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Under the hood
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Under the hood
Never attempt to perform any service or
repair operations on your vehicle without
the required professional technical training. If
you are unfamiliar with the specifications to be
observed, only have work carried out on your
vehicle by a BMW center or a repair shop that
works in accordance with BMW guidelines and
uses appropriately trained personnel. Other-
wise, there is a danger of damage and associ-
ated safety risks if this work is performed
improperly.<
Hood
Releasing
Pull lever.
Opening
Press the release handle and open the hood.
You cannot start off with the hood open.<
Closing
Close the hood from a height of approx. 16 in/
40 cm with momentum. It must be clearly heard
to engage.
Make sure that the closing path of the
hood is clear; otherwise, injuries may
result.
If you see any signs that the hood is not com-
pletely closed while you are driving your vehicle,
you should stop at once and close it securely.<

Under the hood
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Engine oil
Engine oil consumption depends on driving
style and driving conditions.
Checking engine oil level
Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic oil
level check.
The oil level can be displayed when the engine
is at operating temperature. Constant short-
distance driving or a very sporty driving style
can make it impossible for a measurement to be
taken.
Displays in instrument cluster
You can display the current oil level in the
instrument cluster.
1Oil level
2Maximum marking
3Minimum marking
4BC button
Press the button4 in the turn signal lever
repeatedly until the display for the oil level
appears in the instrument cluster.
Manual transmission: the fluid level will be
shown in the lower display.<
The oil level must be between the two marks.
A new measurement is automatically taken
after each engine start.
Possible displays
1Oil level OK
2Oil level is being determined.
This process can take approx. 1 minute
when stopped on a level surface and
approx. 5 minutes while driving.
If the engine oil has been topped off, the
measurement of the oil level can take up to
30 minutes.
3Oil level at minimum:
Add a maximum of 1 US quart/1 liter of
engine oil at the next opportunity, refer to
Adding engine oil below Add at least
0.5 US quart/0.5 liter. Otherwise the oil
level control may not display the new value
correctly.
If the oil level displayed is below minimum,
add engine oil immediately. Failure to do so
may lead to engine damage.
4Oil level is too high
Have the vehicle checked immedi-
ately; otherwise, engine damage may
result if too much oil has been added.<
5No value can be determined at this time.
Engine is not yet at operating temperature.

Mobility
211Reference
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Entertainment
Fast measurement
In addition to the automatic measurement, you
can also determine the current oil level manu-
ally, e.g. after adding engine oil, but with a lower
degree of measuring accuracy.
1.With the engine at operating temperature,
i.e. after at least 6 miles/10 km of uninter-
rupted driving, park the vehicle in a horizon-
tal position.
2.Allow the engine to run at idle.
3.Press the BC button in the turn signal lever
repeatedly until the oil level display is
shown in the instrument cluster.
4.Press the BC button for at least 2 seconds.
The oil level is determined. A clock symbol
is displayed during the measurement.
5.After approx. 1 minute the current oil level is
displayed.
Displaying via iDrive
iDrive, for operating principle refer to page16.
1.Press the button.
This opens the start menu.
2.Press the controller to open the menu.
3.Turn the controller until "Info sources" is
selected and press the controller.
4.Turn the controller until "Service" is
selected and press the controller.5.Change to upper field if necessary. Turn the
controller until "Service requirements" is
selected and press the controller.
6.Change to the second field from the top if
necessary. Turn the controller until "Engine
oil level" is selected and press the control-
ler. The oil level is displayed.
Possible messages
>"Engine oil level O.K."
>"No measurement available: Updating
engine oil level measurement...":
Engine oil level is being measured. This
process can take approx. 1 minute when
stopped on a level surface with the engine
running and approx. 5 minutes while driv-
ing.
If the engine oil has been topped off, the
measurement of the oil level can take up to
30 minutes.
>"Oil level at the minimum! Refill with 1 quart
of engine oil.":
Add a maximum of 1 US quart/1 liter of
engine oil at the next opportunity, refer to
Adding engine oil below. Add at least
0.5 US quart/0.5 liter. Otherwise the oil
level control may not display the new value
correctly.
If the oil level displayed is below minimum,
add engine oil immediately. Failure to do so
may lead to engine damage.
>"Engine oil level too high":
Have the vehicle checked immedi-
ately; otherwise, engine damage may
result if too much oil has been added.<

Mobility
227Reference
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Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Only use the tow fitting that comes with
the vehicle and screw it in as far as possi-
ble. Use the tow fitting for towing only on roads.
Avoid lateral loading of the tow fitting, e.g. do
not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting. Otherwise,
the tow fitting and vehicle can be damaged.<
Access to screw thread
Front: press the arrow symbol on the cover in
the bumper.
Rear: press the arrow symbol on the cover while
prying out the cover upward by hand.
Being towed
Make sure that the ignition is switched on,
refer to page59; otherwise, the low-beam
headlamps, tail lights, turn signals and wind-
shield wipers would not be available. Do not tow
the vehicle with the rear axle raised, as other-
wise the steering can turn to the left or right.
When the engine is stopped, there is no power
assist. This then requires increased effort for
braking and steering.<
Switch on the hazard warning flashers depend-
ing on the local regulations. If the electrical sys-
tem fails, mark the vehicle to be towed, e.g. with
a sign or warning triangle in the rear window.
Manual transmission
Gearshift lever in neutral position.
Sequential Manual Transmission with
Drivelogic
Make sure that selector lever position N is
engaged with the ignition switched on, as
otherwise the engine can be damaged during
towing.<
Towing methods
Do not lift vehicle by tow fitting or body
and chassis parts; otherwise, damage
may result.<
In some countries, towing with tow bars or
ropes in public traffic is not permitted. Familiar-
ize yourself with the regulations on towing in the
respective country.
With tow bar
The towing vehicle may not be lighter
than the vehicle to be towed; otherwise, it
will not be possible to reliably control vehicle
response.<
The tow fittings used should be on the same
side on both vehicles. Should it prove impossi-
ble to avoid mounting the tow bar at an offset
angle, please note the following:
>Clearance and maneuvering capability will
be strictly limited during cornering.
>When mounted at an angle, the tow bar will
exert lateral forces, tending to push the
vehicle sideways.
Attach the tow bar to the tow fittings only,
as attachment to other vehicle parts can
lead to damage.<
With tow rope
When starting off in the towing vehicle, make
sure that the tow rope is taut.
To avoid jerking and the associated
stresses on vehicle components when
towing, always use nylon ropes or nylon straps.
Attach tow ropes to the tow fittings only, as
attachment to other vehicle parts can lead to
damage.<

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With tow truck
Do not tow the vehicle with only the front
or rear axle raised, as otherwise the
engine may be damaged or the steering can
turn to the left or right.<
Have the vehicle transported on a flatbed sur-
face only.
Tow-starting
Do not tow-start the vehicle if possible, but
instead start the engine by means of jump start-
ing, refer to page225. Vehicles equipped with a
catalytic converter should only be tow-started
when the engine is cold.
Manual transmission
1.Switch on the hazard warning flashers,
comply with country-specific regulations.
2.Switch on the ignition, refer to page59.
3.Shift into 3rd gear.
4.Tow-start with the clutch completely
depressed and slowly release the clutch.
After the engine starts, immediately
depress the clutch again completely.
5.Stop at a suitable location, remove the tow
bar or rope and switch off the hazard warn-
ing flashers.
6.Have the vehicle checked.
Sequential Manual Transmission with
Drivelogic
1.Switch on the hazard warning flashers,
comply with country-specific regulations.
2.Switch on the ignition, refer to page59.
3.Tow-start in selector lever position N.4.Move the selector lever into the drive posi-
tion and pull toward + within 2 seconds.
The correct gear will be selected and
engaged automatically.
5.Stop at a suitable location, remove the tow
bar or rope and switch off the hazard warn-
ing flashers.
6.Have the vehicle checked.

Reference 237
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Navigation
Onboard info
FunctionCommand
To open navigation124{Navigation}
To open "Enter address"{Enter address}
To open "New destination"{New destination}
To display "Input map"{Input map}
To display destination list{Destination list}
To display the address book{Address book}
To display the route criteria{Route preference}
To start destination guidance{Start guidance}
To end destination guidance{Stop guidance}
To display arrow display{Arrow display}
To display map view{Map}, {Map facing north},
{Map direction of travel} or
{Perspective}
To change scale{Scale ... miles} or
{Scale ... feet}
To display streets and towns/cities of the route{Route list}
To switch on voice instructions{Navigation info on}
To switch off voice instructions{Navigation info off}
To repeat voice instructions{Repeat navigation info}
To open route{Route menu}
To display current position{Current position}
FunctionCommand
To open "Car Data"71{Car data}
To display the computer71{Onboard info}
To display the trip computer72{Trip computer}
To start the stopwatch77{Stopwatch}
To set the speed limit76{Limit}
To activate speed limit77{Limit on}
To deactivate speed limit77{Limit off}

Everything from A to Z
242 Brakes
– ABS Antilock Brake
System82
– brake force display90
– breaking-in116
– CBC Cornering Brake
Control82
– electronic brake-force
distribution83
– handbrake61
– refer to Braking safely117
Brake system116
– brake pads116
– brake rotors118
– breaking-in116
– warning lamp13,84
Braking safely117
Breakdown, M Mobility
System218
Breakdown services, refer to
Roadside Assistance225
Breaking-in116
Breaking-in brake pads116
Breaking-in the clutch116
Breaking-in the differential,
refer to Engine and
differential116
"Brightness"79,94
Brightness of Control
Display79
Button for starting engine,
refer to Start/Stop button59
Buttons on steering wheel11
Bypassing route sections142
C
California Proposition 65
Warning6
"Call"184,195
Call
– accepting182
– displaying accepted185
– ending183
– in absence185
– rejecting183
– starting183Calling
– by entering phone
number183
– from phone book184
– from Top 8 list185
– redialing185
Can holder, refer to Cup
holders111
Capacities235
Car battery, refer to Vehicle
battery222
Car care, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
Car-care products, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
"Car Data"71
Care215
– refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Cargo loading
– securing cargo119
– stowing cargo119
– vehicle118
Caring for artificial leather,
refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Caring for leather, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Caring for light-alloy wheels,
refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Caring for plastic, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Caring for the carpet, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Caring for the vehicle finish,
refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Car key, refer to Keys/remote
control28Car phone176
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest110
– refer to Mobile phone176
– refer to separate operating
instructions
Car radio, refer to Radio154
Car wash118
– refer to Before driving into a
car wash118
– refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Catalytic converter, refer to
Hot exhaust system117
"Categories"162
CBC Cornering Brake
Control82
CBS Condition Based
Service214
"CD"150
,164
CD changer164
– controls150
– fast forward/reverse168
– installation location168
– random sequence167
– repeating a track167
– sampling a track166
– selecting a CD165
– selecting a track165
– switching on/off150
– tone control151
– volume151
CD player164
– controls150
– fast forward/reverse168
– random sequence167
– repeating a track167
– sampling a track166
– selecting a track165
– switching on/off150
– tone control151
– volume151
Center armrest, adjusting
height110
Center console14
"Central locking"30
Central locking
– from inside32
– from outside30

Everything from A to Z
252 "Random all" in audio
mode168
"Random directory" in audio
mode167
Random play sequence
– CD changer167
– CD player167
"RDS"157
Reading lamps100
Rear lamps, refer to Tail
lamps217
Rearview mirrors, refer to
Mirrors51
Rear window
– heating103
– opening and closing39
"Received calls"184
Reception
– quality157
– radio stations157
– regional station156
Reception quality of mobile
phone, refer to Status
information20
Rechargeable flashlight110
Recirculated-air mode, refer
to AUC Automatic
recirculated-air control104
Recirculation of air, refer to
AUC Automatic
recirculated-air control104
Reclining seat, refer to
Seats46
Recording times, refer to
Stopwatch77
"Redial" for mobile phone184
Redialing with mobile
phone189
Reflectors, refer to Tail
lamps217
Refueling200
Releasing, hood208
Releasing the locks, refer to
Unlocking37
"Relock door if not
opened"33
Remaining distance, refer to
Cruising range71Remaining distance to
destination, refer to
Computer71
Remote control28
– battery replacement38
– comfort access36
– garage-door opener108
– luggage compartment lid31
– malfunction31,38
Removing condensation from
windows103
"Repeat directory" in audio
mode167
"Repeat" in audio mode167
"Repeat track" in audio
mode
167
Replacement fuses223
Replacement remote control,
refer to New remote
controls28
Replacing bulbs, refer to
Lamps and bulbs216
Replacing tires, changing a
wheel220
Reporting safety defects7
Required fuel201
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel
gauge70
"Reset"87,88
– stopwatch77
– tone settings153
Reset, refer to Resetting tone
settings153
"Reset to default" with
MDrive54
Residual heat105
Restraint systems
– for children56
– refer to Safety belts50
Retreaded tires206
Reverse, fast
– CD changer168
– CD player168
Reverse gear62
– manual transmission61
Road map140
"Roadside
Assistance"186,192Roadside Assistance225
Roadside assistance192
Roadside parking lamps98
– replacing bulbs, refer to
Parking lamps217
Rollover protection system on
Convertible92
– lowering92
Rope, refer to Tow-starting
and towing226
Rotary/pushbutton, refer to
iDrive16
Route136
– bypassing sections142
– changing142
– changing criteria136
– display139
– displaying arrow display139
– displaying map view140
– displaying streets or towns/
cities141
– selecting136
Route information, refer to
Destination guidance with
voice instructions141
Route map, refer to Displaying
map view140
"Route preference",
changing136
Route selection136
Rubber parts, refer to Caring
for your vehicle brochure
Run-flat tires
– continuing driving with a
damaged tire88
– flat tire88
S
Safety belts50
– damage51
– indicator lamp50
– refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
– reminder50
– sitting safely45
Safety belt tensioners, refer to
Safety belts50

Everything from A to Z
254 Signal horn, refer to Horn10
Signaling a turn, triple turn
signal activation65
Sill panel lighting, refer to
Interior lamps100
Sitting safely45
– with airbags45
– with head restraints45
– with safety belts45
Ski bag112
Slope assistant, refer to
Starting off on slopes117
SMG, refer to Sequential
Manual Transmission with
Drivelogic62
"SMG Drivelogic"54,64
Snap-in adapter
– mounting/removing189
– using176
Snow chains207
Socket, refer to Connecting
electrical devices112
Socket for Onboard
Diagnostics interface215
Socket for remote control,
refer to Ignition lock59
Soft closure aid, refer to
Automatic soft closing34
Song search with CD, refer to
Sampling tracks, scan166
SOS, refer to Initiating an
emergency request224
Spare
– adapter for spare key28
– fuses223
– key28
– wheel, driving with spare
wheel222
– wheel, refer to Changing
wheels220
Special oils, refer to Approved
engine oils212
Speed-dependent
volume152
Speed limit warning, refer to
Speed limit76
Speedometer12"Speed volume", refer to Tone
control152
Speed with winter tires206
"Sport" with EDC85
Stability control, refer to
Driving stability control
systems82
Start/Stop button59
– starting the engine60
– switching off the engine60
"Start" for stopwatch77
"Start guidance"129,138
Starting assistant, refer to
Starting off on slopes117
Starting difficulties, refer to
Jump starting225
Starting engine60
Starting off
– on a slippery surface117
– on slopes117
Start menu, iDrive17
"Start route guidance"131
"Start service"193
"Start Service" for
BMW Assist194
"State / Province" for
destination entry127
"State inspection"74
Station, refer to Radio154
"Status"73
Status information on Control
Display20
Status of this Owner's Manual
at time of printing5
Steering wheel
– adjustment52
– automatic adjustment, refer
to Easy entry/exit52
– automatic adjustment, refer
to Steering wheel
memory47
– buttons on steering
wheel11
– heating52
– lock, refer to Ignition lock59
– MDrive button53
– memory47
– programmable button53
– shift paddles63"Steering wheel button"53
Steering-wheel shift buttons,
refer to Shift paddles63
"Stop" for stopwatch77
"Stopwatch"77
Stopwatch77
Storage compartments110
"Store in address book" for
navigation system134
"Store" on the radio156,163
Storing current position134
Storing sitting position, refer
to Seat, mirror and steering
wheel memory47
Storing tires207
"Street" for destination
entry128
Summer tires, refer to Wheels
and tires202
"Surround Settings", refer to
Tone control152
SW, waveband154
Switches, refer to Cockpit10
Switching automatically
between high beams and
low beams, refer to High-
beam assistant98
Switching on
– audio150
– CD changer150
– CD player150
– radio150
Swiveling headlamps, refer to
Adaptive Head Light98
Symbols4
– indicator and warning
lamps13
– navigation system144
– status information20
– traffic information with
navigation system142