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corresponding engine or body ground of
the vehicle to be started.
Starting the engine
Never use spray fluids to start the engine.
1.Start the engine of the assisting vehicle
and let it run for several minutes at an in‐
creased idle speed.2.Start the engine of the vehicle that is to be
started in the usual way.
If the first starting attempt is not success‐
ful, wait a few minutes before making an‐
other attempt in order to allow the dis‐
charged battery to recharge.3.Let both engines run for several minutes.4.Disconnect the jumper cables in the re‐
verse order.
Check the battery and recharge if needed.
Tow-starting and towing Information WARNING
Due to system limits, individual functions
can malfunction during tow-starting/towing
with the Intelligent Safety systems activated,
e.g., approach control warning with light brak‐
ing function. There is risk of an accident.
Switch all Intelligent Safety systems off prior to
tow-starting/towing.◀
Manual transmission
Gearshift lever in neutral position.
Towing Follow the following instructions:
▷Make sure that the ignition is switched on;
otherwise, the low beams, tail lamps, turn
signals, and wipers may be unavailable.▷Do not tow the vehicle with the rear axle
tilted, as the front wheels could turn.▷When the engine is stopped, there is no
power assist. Consequently, more force
needs to be applied when braking and
steering.▷Larger steering wheel movements are re‐
quired.▷The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than the vehicle being towed; otherwise,
it will not be possible to control the vehi‐
cle's response.▷Do not exceed a towing speed of
30 mph/50 km/h.▷Do not exceed a towing distance of
30 miles/50 km.
Tow truck
With rear-wheel drive
Your vehicle should be transported with a tow
truck with a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed.
ATTENTION
When lifting the vehicle by the tow fitting
or body and chassis parts; damage can occur
on vehicle parts. There is a risk of damage to
property. Lift vehicle using suitable means.◀
M double-clutch transmission:
transporting the vehicle
Information The vehicle is not permitted to be towed.
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 114
Acceleration Assistant, see Launch Control 78
Accessories and parts 8
Activated-charcoal filter 132
Activation times, parked-car ventilation 133
Active M differential 116
Adaptive brake lights, see Brake force display 112
Adaptive Light Control 95
Additional information, iDrive 23
Additives, oil 181
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 49
After washing vehicle 200
Airbags 98
Airbags, indicator/warning light 99
Air circulation, see Recircu‐ lated-air mode 128, 131
Air, dehumidifying, see Cool‐ ing function 128, 130
Air distribution, man‐ ual 129 , 131
Air flow, air conditioner 128
Air flow, automatic climate control 131
Air pressure, tires 168
Air vents, see Ventilation 132
Alarm system 44
Alarm, unintentional 45
All around the center con‐ sole 16
All around the roofliner 17
All around the steering wheel 14 All-season tires, see Winter
tires 172
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 135
Alternative oil types 181
Ambient light 97
Antifreeze, washer fluid 73
Antilock Brake System, ABS 114
Anti-slip control, see DSC 114
App, BMW Driver’s Guide 6
Approved axle load 207
Arrival time 90
Ashtray 138
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 194
Assistance when driving off 118
Attentiveness assistant 112
AUTO intensity 131
Automatic car wash 199
Automatic climate con‐ trol 127
Automatic climate control with enhanced features 129
Automatic Curb Monitor 58
Automatic deactivation, Front-seat passenger air‐
bags 100
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol 94
Automatic locking 43
Automatic recirculated-air control 131
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 130
AUTO program, climate con‐ trol 128
AUTO program, intensity 131
Auto Start/Stop function 67 AUX-IN port, general informa‐
tion 139
Average fuel consumption 89
Average speed 89
Axle loads, weights 207
B Backrest curvature, see Lum‐ bar support 51
Backrest, width 52
Band-aids, see First-aid kit 194
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 190
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 35
Battery, vehicle 190
Being towed, see Tow-start‐ ing and towing 196
Belts, safety belts 53
Beverage holder, cup holder 145
BMW Assist 6
BMW Driver’s Guide app 6
BMW Homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 184
BMW M technology 150
Bottle holder, see Cup holder 145
Brake assistant 114
Brake discs, break-in 152
Brake force display 112
Brake lights, adaptive 112
Brake lights, brake force dis‐ play 112
Brake pads, break-in 152
Braking, information 153 Seite 210ReferenceEverything from A to Z210
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Breakdown assis‐tance 193, 194
Break-in 152
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 92
Bulb replacement 186
Bulb replacement, front 187
Bulb replacement, rear 189
Bulbs and lights 186
Button, Start/Stop 65
Bypassing, see Jump-start‐ ing 194
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 8
Calling up mirror adjust‐ ment 44
Calling up seat adjust‐ ment 44
Camera lenses, care 202
Camera, rearview cam‐ era 124
Can holder, see Cup holder 145
Car battery 190
Care, displays 202
Care, vehicle 200
Cargo 156
Cargo area, enlarging 141
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 146
Cargo straps, securing cargo 157
Car key, see Remote con‐ trol 34
Carpet, care 202
Car wash 199
Catalytic converter, see Hot exhaust system 153
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 184
Center armrest 144
Center console 16
Central locking system 40 Central screen, see Control
Display 18
Changes, technical, see Own Safety 7
Changing parts 186
Changing wheels 190
Changing wheels/tires 171
Chassis number, see Vehicle identification number 10
Check Control 80
Checking the engine oil level electronically 179
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 179
Children, seating position 61
Children, transporting safely 61
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 63
Child restraint system 61
Child restraint systems, mounting 62
Child seat, mounting 62
Child seats 61
Chrome parts, care 201
Cigarette lighter 138
Cleaning displays 202
Climate control 127, 129
Clock 84
Closing/opening via door lock 39
Closing/opening with remote control 37
Clothes hooks 146
Cockpit 14
Combination switch, see Turn signals 70
Combination switch, see Wiper system 71
Comfort Access 41
COMFORT program, Dy‐ namic Driving Control 118
Compartments in the doors 144
Compass 136
Compound brake 150 Compressor 173
Condensation on win‐ dows 131
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 154
Condition Based Service CBS 184
Confirmation signal 43
ConnectedDrive 6
ConnectedDrive Services 6
Connecting electrical devi‐ ces 138
Container for washer fluid 73
Control Display 18
Control Display, settings 91
Controller 19
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 114
Convenient opening with the remote control 38
Coolant 182
Cooling function 128, 130
Cooling, maximum 130
Cooling system 182
Cornering light 95
Corrosion on brake discs 154
Cosmetic mirror 138
Courtesy lamps during un‐ locking 38
Courtesy lamps with the vehi‐ cle locked 38
Cruise control 119
Cruise control without dis‐ tance control, see cruise
control 119
Cruising range 84
Cup holder 145
Current fuel consumption 84
D
Damage, tires 171
Data, technical 206
Date 84
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Defrosting, see defrosting thewindows 129
Defrosting, see Windows, de‐ frosting 131
Defrosting the windows 129
Dehumidifying, air 128, 130
Deleting personal data 25
Deletion of personal data 25
Destination distance 89
Differential lock 116
Digital clock 84
Digital compass 136
Dimensions 206
Dimmable exterior mirrors 58
Dimmable interior mirror 59
Direction indicator, see Turn signals 70
Display EfficientDynamics 85
Display, electronic, instru‐ ment cluster 79
Display, engine tempera‐ ture 89
Display lighting, see Instru‐ ment lighting 96
Displays, cleaning 202
Disposal, coolant 183
Disposal, vehicle battery 191
Distance control, see PDC 121
Distance to destination 89
Divided screen view, split screen 24
Door lock 39
Door lock, see Remote con‐ trol 34
Double-clutch transmis‐ sion 75
Drivelogic 77
Drive mode 76
Drive-off assistant 118
Drive-off assistant, see DSC 114
Driver assistance, see Intelli‐ gent Safety 105
Driving Assistant, see Intelli‐ gent Safety 105 Driving Dynamics Con‐
trol 116
Driving instructions, break- in 152
Driving mode 116
Driving notes, general 153
Driving on racetracks 150
Driving program, see Drive‐ logic 77
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 114
Driving tips 153
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 114
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 114
E
EfficientDynamics 85
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 79
Electronic oil measure‐ ment 179
Electronic Stability Program ESP, see DSC 114
Emergency detection, remote control 35
Emergency Request 193
Emergency service, see Roadside Assistance 194
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 35
Emergency unlocking, tail‐ gate 41
Energy Control 84
Energy recovery 84
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 67
Engine, automatic switch- off 67
Engine compartment 177
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 177
Engine coolant 182
Engine oil 179 Engine oil, adding 180
Engine oil additives 181
Engine oil change 181
Engine oil filler neck 180
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 181
Engine oil types, suitable 181
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 35
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 194
Engine start, see Starting the engine 66
Engine stop 67
Engine temperature, dis‐ play 89
Entering a car wash 199
Equipment, interior 134
Error displays, see Check Control 80
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, see DSC 114
Exchanging wheels/tires 171
Exhaust system 153
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 58
Exterior mirrors 57
External start 194
External temperature dis‐ play 84
External temperature warn‐ ing 84
Eyes for securing cargo 157
F
Failure message, see Check Control 80
False alarm, see Unintentional alarm 45
Fan, see Air flow 128, 131
Filler neck for engine oil 180
Fine wood, care 201
First-aid kit 194
Flat tire, changing wheels 190 Seite 212ReferenceEverything from A to Z212
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Tailgate opening 40
Tailgate via remote con‐ trol 38
Tail lamps 189
Technical changes, see Own Safety 7
Technical data 206
Technology, BMW M 150
Telephone 6
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 128, 130
Temperature display for ex‐ ternal temperature 84
Temperature, engine 89
Terminal, starting aid 195
Text messages, supplemen‐ tary 82
Theft alarm system, see Alarm system 44
Thigh support 51
Through-loading system 141
Tilt alarm sensor 45
Time of arrival 90
Tire damage 171
Tire identification marks 169
Tire inflation pressure 168
Tire inflation pressure moni‐ tor, see FTM 104
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 101
Tire repair kit, see Mobility System 173
Tires, changing 171
Tire sealant, see Mobility System 173
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 168
Tire tread 171
Tone 6
Tool 186
Total vehicle weight 207
Touchpad 21
Towing 196
Tow-starting 196
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 101 Transmission, manual trans‐
mission 74
Transporting children safely 61
Tread, tires 171
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 70
Trip odometer 83
Trip onboard computer 90
Trip recorder, see Trip odom‐ eter 83
Turning circle lines, rearview camera 125
Turn signals, operation 70
Turn signals, rear, bulb re‐ placement 189
U
Unintentional alarm 45
Units of measurement 92
Universal remote control 134
Unlocking/locking via door lock 39
Unlocking/locking with re‐ mote control 37
Unlocking, settings 43
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 7
Upholstery care 201
USB interface, general infor‐ mation 139
USB port, see USB inter‐ face 139
V
Vanity mirror 138
Vehicle battery 190
Vehicle battery, replac‐ ing 190
Vehicle, break-in 152
Vehicle care 200
Vehicle care products 200
Vehicle features and op‐ tions 7 Vehicle identification num‐
ber 10
Vehicle jack 190
Vehicle paint 200
Vehicle position, GPS loca‐ tion 92
Vehicle storage 202
Vehicle wash 199
Ventilation 132
Ventilation, see Parked-car ventilation 132
VIN, see Vehicle identification number 10
Voice activation system 27
W Warning and indicator lamps, see Check Control 80
Warning displays, see Check Control 80
Warning messages, see Check Control 80
Warning triangle 194
Warranty 7
Washer fluid 73
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield 73
Washer system 71
Washing, vehicle 199
Water on roads 153
Weights 207
Welcome lamps during un‐ locking 38
Welcome lights 94
Wheel cleaner 201
Wheels, changing 171
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires 168
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 104
Wheels, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 101
Window defroster, rear 129, 132
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