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NotesThe hybrid system of your
BMW
Your BMW is a hybrid vehicle. In addition to the
combustion engine, your vehicle features a
high-voltage system that consists of an electric
motor and a high-voltage battery among other
things.
This combination permits a particularly efficient
fuel utilization.
Using this Owner's Manual
The fastest way to find information on a partic‐
ular topic is by using the index.
An initial overview of the vehicle is provided in
the first chapter.
Updates made after the editorial
deadline
Any updates made after the editorial deadline for
the Owner's Manuals are located in the appen‐
dix of the printed quick reference for the vehicle.
User's manual for Navigation,
Entertainment, Communication
The topics of Navigation, Entertainment, Com‐
munication and the short commands of the
voice activation system are described in a sep‐
arate user's manual, which is also included with
the onboard literature.
Additional sources of information
Should you have any questions, your service
center will be glad to advise you at any time.
Information on BMW, e.g., on technology, is
available on the Internet: bmwusa.com.Symbols
Indicates precautions that must be followed
precisely in order to avoid the possibility of per‐
sonal injury and serious damage to the vehicle.
◄ Marks the end of a specific item of informa‐
tion.
"..." Identifies Control Display texts used to se‐
lect individual functions.
›...‹ Verbal instructions to use with the voice ac‐
tivation system.
››...‹‹ Identifies the answers generated by the
voice activation system.
Refers to measures that can be taken to help
protect the environment.
Symbols on vehicle components
Indicates that you should consult the rele‐
vant section of this Owner's Manual for infor‐
mation on a particular part or assembly.
Indicate, on certain parts or assemblies, that in‐
correct use of high-voltage equipment or high-
voltage components results in the risk of fatal
injury from electric shock.
Vehicle equipment
This Owner's Manual describes all models and
all standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series.
Therefore, in this Owner's Manual, equipment is
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Trunk lid opening with no-touch activation 45
Trunk lid via remote con‐ trol 39
Turning circle 211
Turning circle lines, backup camera 128
Turn signals, operation 72
Turn signals, rear, bulb re‐ placement 195
U
Unintentional alarm 47
Units of measure 92
Universal remote control 146
Unlock button, automatic transmission 76
Unlocking/locking from in‐ side 41
Unlocking/locking via door lock 40
Unlocking/locking with remote control 38
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 7
Upholstery care 206
USB interface 150
V
Variable button assignment for remote control 34
Vehicle battery 196
Vehicle battery, replacing 196
Vehicle, breaking in 158
Vehicle care 205
Vehicle equipment 6
Vehicle identification number, refer to Identification number
in the engine compart‐
ment 182
Vehicle jack 196
Vehicle paint 205
Vehicle storage 207
Vehicle wash 204 Ventilation 141
Voice activation system 24
W
Warning messages, refer to Check Control 80
Warning triangle 199
Washer fluid 75
Washer fluid reservoir, ca‐ pacity 212
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield 75
Washer system 73
Washing, vehicle 204
Water, hybrid system 203
Water on roads 161
Weights 211
Welcome lamps 94
What to do after an acci‐ dent 203
Wheel base, vehicle 211
Wheels, changing 179
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires 175
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 105
Wheels, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 102
Width, vehicle 210
Window defroster, rear 140
Windows, powered 47
Windshield, climate con‐ trol 160
Windshield washer fluid 75
Windshield washer noz‐ zles 75
Windshield washer system 73
Windshield wiper 73
Windshield wipers, fold-out position 75
Winter storage, care 207
Winter tires, suitable tires 180
Winter tires, tread 179
Wiper blades, replacing 190
Wiper fluid 75 Wiper system 73
Wood, care 206
Word match concept, naviga‐ tion 23
Working on the hybrid sys‐ tem 202
Wrench 190
X
Xenon headlamps, bulb re‐ placement 193 Seite 222ReferenceEverything from A to Z222
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