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When you reach the desired speed, shift into
the highest applicable gear and drive with the
engine speed as low as possible and at a con‐
stant speed.
As a rule: driving at low engine speeds lowers
fuel consumption and reduces wear.
The gear shift indicator of your vehicle indi‐
cates the most fuel efficient gear.
Use coasting conditions
When approaching a red light, take your foot
off the accelerator and let the vehicle coast to
a halt.
On a downhill gradient, take your foot off the
accelerator and let the vehicle roll.
The flow of fuel is interrupted while coasting.
Switch off the engine during
longer stops
Switch off the engine during longer stops, e.g.,
at traffic lights, railroad crossings or in traffic
congestion.
Automatic Engine Start/Stop Function The Auto Start/Stop function of your vehicle
automatically switches off the engine during a
stop.
If the engine is switched off and then restarted
rather than leaving the engine running con‐
stantly, fuel consumption and emissions are
reduced. Savings can begin within a few sec‐
onds of switching off the engine.
Using this system can cause certain compo‐
nents of the vehicle to become worn prema‐
turely.
In addition, fuel consumption is also deter‐
mined by other factors, such as driving style,
road conditions, maintenance or environmental
factors.Switch off any functions that
are not currently needed
Functions such as seat heating and the rear
window defroster require a lot of energy and
consume additional fuel, especially in city and
stop-and-go traffic.
Therefore, switch off these functions if they
are not actually needed.
Have maintenance carried
out
Have vehicles maintained regularly to achieve
optimal vehicle economy and operating life.
Have the maintenance carried out by your
service center.
Please also note the BMW Maintenance Sys‐
tem, refer to page 182.Seite 161Saving fuelDriving tips161
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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 being
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 necessary.
Tow-starting and towing Manual transmission
Observe before towing your vehicle
Gearshift lever in neutral position.
Towing When the parking brake is blocked
The parking brake cannot be released
manually.
Do not tow the vehicle with the parking brake
blocked, or the vehicle can be damaged.
Contact your service center.◀
Follow the towing instructions
Follow all towing instructions; otherwise,
vehicle damage or accidents may occur.◀
▷Make sure that the ignition is switched on;
otherwise, the low beams, tail lamps, turn
signals, and windshield wipers may be un‐
available.▷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 vehicle
response.
Tow truck
Have your vehicle transported with a tow truck
with a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed.
Do not lift the vehicle
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or
body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage
may result.◀
Automatic transmission: transporting
your vehicle
Note Your vehicle is not permitted to be towed.
Therefore, contact a service center in the
event of a breakdown.
Do not have the vehicle towed
Have your vehicle transported on a load‐
ing platform only; otherwise, damage may oc‐
cur.◀
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▷Avoid lateral loading of the tow fitting, e.g.,
do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting.
Otherwise, damage to the tow fitting and the
vehicle can occur.◀
Screw thread
Push out the cover by pressing on the top
edge.
Tow-starting
Double-clutch transmission Do not tow-start the vehicle.
Due to the double-clutch transmission, the en‐
gine cannot be started by tow-starting.
Have the cause of the starting difficulties rem‐
edied.
Manual transmission
If possible, do not tow-start the vehicle but
start the engine by jump-starting, refer to
page 192. If the vehicle is equipped with a cat‐
alytic converter, only tow-start while the en‐
gine is cold.
1.Switch on the hazard warning system and
comply with local regulations.2.Ignition, refer to page 64, on.3.Engage third gear.4.Have the vehicle tow-started with the
clutch pressed and slowly release the
clutch. After the engine starts, immediately
press on the clutch again.5.Stop at a suitable location, remove the tow
bar or rope, and switch off the hazard
warning system.6.Have the vehicle checked.Seite 195Breakdown assistanceMobility195
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Manual transmission:1.Drive into the car wash.2.Shift to neutral.3.Switch the engine off.4.Switch on the ignition.
Automatic transmission:
Double-clutch transmission:
1.Drive into the car wash.2.Engage transmission position N.3.Switch the engine off.
In this way, the ignition remains switched
on, and a Check-Control message is dis‐
played.
Do not turn off the ignition in the car
wash
Do not turn off the ignition in the car wash;
otherwise, the transmission position P is
engaged and damages can result.◀
To start the engine:
1.Depress the brake pedal.2.Press the Start/Stop button.
Pressing the Start/Stop button without step‐
ping on the brake turns the ignition off.
The vehicle cannot be locked from the outside
when in transmission position N. A signal is
sounded when an attempt is made to lock the
vehicle.
Transmission position
Transmission position P is engaged automati‐
cally:
▷When the ignition is switched off.▷After approx. 15 minutes.
Headlamps
▷Do not rub dry and do not use abrasive or
caustic cleansers.▷Soak areas that have been soiled e.g. due
to insects, with shampoo and wash off with
water.▷Thaw ice with deicing spray; do not use an
ice scraper.
After washing the vehicle
After washing the vehicle, apply the brakes
briefly to dry them; otherwise, braking action
can be reduced and corrosion of the brake
discs can occur.
Completely remove all residues on the win‐
dows, to minimize loss of visibility due to
smearing and to reduce wiper noises and
wiper blade wear.
Vehicle care
Car care products BMW recommends using cleaning and care
products from BMW, since these have been
tested and approved.
Car care and cleaning products
Follow the instructions on the container.
When cleaning the interior, open the doors or
windows.
Only use products intended for cleaning vehi‐
cles.
Cleansers can contain substances that are
dangerous and harmful to your health.◀
Vehicle paint
Regular care contributes to driving safety and
value retention. Environmental influences in
areas with elevated air pollution or natural con‐
taminants, such as tree resin or pollen can af‐
fect the vehicle's paintwork. Tailor the fre‐
quency and extent of your car care to these
influences.
Aggressive substances, such as spilled fuel,
oil, grease or bird droppings, must be removed
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 119
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 73
Activated-charcoal filter 139
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 115
Active M differential 121
Active Protection 116
Active seat, front 53
Active seat ventilation, front 53
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 116
Adaptive light control 94
Additives, oil 179
Adjusting, steering wheel 59
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 51
After washing vehicle 197
Airbags 98
Airbags, indicator/warning light 99
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 138
Air distribution, manual 137
Air drying, refer to Cooling function 138
Air flow, automatic climate control 137
Air pressure, tires 167
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 139
Alarm system 40
Alarm, unintentional 41
All around the center con‐ sole 14
All around the interior rear‐ view mirror 15 All around the steering
wheel 12
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 172
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 142
Alternative oil types 179
Ambient light 96
Antifreeze, washer fluid 78
Antilock Brake System, ABS 119
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 119
Approved engine oils 179
Armrest, refer to Front center armrest 147
Arrival time 90
Ashtray 143
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 191
Assistance when driving off 119
Attentiveness assistant 117
AUTO intensity 137
Automatic car wash 196
Automatic Curb Monitor 58
Automatic deactivation, front passenger airbags 100
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol 94
Automatic locking 39
Automatic recirculated-air control 138
Automatic Soft Closing, doors 37
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 137
AUTO program, intensity 137
Auto Start/Stop function 66
Average fuel consumption 89
Average speed 89 Axle loads, weights 205
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 52
Backrest, seats 51
Backrest, width 52
Backup camera 127
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 191
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 194
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 188
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 30
Battery, vehicle 188
Belts, safety belts 54
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 148
BMW Assist, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
BMW Homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 182
BMW M technology 152
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 148
Brake assistant 119
Brake discs, breaking in 154
Brake force display 116
Brake lamps, brake force dis‐ play 116
Brake lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 186
Brake lights, adaptive 116
Brake pads, breaking in 154 Seite 208ReferenceEverything from A to Z208
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Braking, hints 156
Breakdown assis‐ tance 190, 191
Breaking in 154
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 92
Bulb replacement, front 184
Bulb replacement, rear 186
Button, Start/Stop 64
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 192
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Calling up mirror adjust‐ ment 40
Calling up seat adjust‐ ment 40
Calling up steering wheel ad‐ justment 40
Camera, backup camera 128
Camera, care 200
Camera, Side View 132
Camera, Top View 131
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 148
Car battery 188
Carbon ceramic brake M 152
Car care products 197
Care, displays 200
Care, vehicle 197
Cargo 158
Cargo area lid 37
Cargo area partition 45
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 148
Cargo, securing 159
Cargo straps, securing cargo 159
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 30
Carpet, care 199
Car wash 196 Catalytic converter, refer to
Hot exhaust system 155
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 182
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
Center console 14
Center-Lock, see button for central locking 33
Central locking system 33
Central screen, refer to Con‐ trol Display 16
Ceramic brake 152
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing parts 184
Changing wheels 187
Changing wheels/tires 171
Check Control 80
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 178
Children, seating position 61
Children, transporting safely 61
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 61
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 62
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 61
Child seat, mounting 61
Child seats 61
Chrome parts, care 199
Cigarette lighter 143
Cleaning, displays 200
Climate control 136
Climate control wind‐ shield 155
Clock 83
Closing/opening from in‐ side 36
Closing/opening via door lock 36 Closing/opening with remote
control 34
Collision warning with City Braking function 106
Combination switch, refer to Turn signals 75
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system 76
Comfort Access 38
Compound brake 152
Compressor 172
Computer 89
Condensation on win‐ dows 138
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 157
Condition Based Service CBS 182
Confirmation signal 39
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
ConnectedDrive Services
Control Display 16
Control Display, settings 91
Controller 16
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 119
Convenient closing 34
Convenient opening 34
Convertible, convertible top 43
Convertible mode, automatic climate control 137
Convertible program, auto‐ matic climate control 137
Convertible top 43
Convertible top, care 198
Convertible top, cargo area partition 45
Convertible top, emergency operation 46
Convertible top, rollover pro‐ tection system 101
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Coolant 181
Coolant temperature 83
Cooling function 138
Cooling, maximum 138
Cooling system 181
Corrosion on brake discs 156
Cruise control 123
Cruising range 84
Cupholder 148
Current fuel consumption 84
D
Damage, tires 170
Damper control 121
Damper Control, Elec‐ tronic 121
Data, technical 204
Date 83
Daytime running lights 94
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 138
Departure time, parked-car ventilation 140
Destination distance 89
Differential lock 121
Digital clock 83
Digital speed 83
Digital tachometer 83
Dimensions 204
Dimmable exterior mirrors 58
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 58
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 75
Display in windshield 133
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 96
Displays 79
Displays, cleaning 200
Disposal, coolant 181
Disposal, vehicle battery 188
Distance control, refer to PDC 125
Distance to destination 89 Divided screen view, split
screen 20
Door lock, refer to Remote control 30
Doors, Automatic Soft Clos‐ ing 37
Double-clutch transmis‐ sion 70
Drivelogic 72
Drive mode 71
Drive-off assistant 119
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 119
Driver assistance, see Intelli‐ gent Safety 105
Driving Assistant, see Intelli‐ gent Safety 105
Driving Dynamics Control 74
Driving Dynamics System 85
Driving dynamics, system states 85
Driving instructions, breaking in 154
Driving notes, general 155
Driving on racetracks 153
Driving program, refer to Drivelogic 72
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 119
Driving tips 155
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 119
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 119
E EDC, Electronic Damper Con‐ trol 121
EfficientDynamics 85
EfficientDynamics display 85
EfficientDynamics menu 85
Electronic Damper Control EDC 121
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 80 Electronic Stability Program
ESP, refer to DSC 119
Emergency detection, remote control 31
Emergency operation, convertible top 46
Emergency release, door lock 36
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 164
Emergency Request 190
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance 191
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 31
Emergency unlocking, trunk lid 38
Energy Control 84
Energy recovery 84
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 66
Engine, automatic switch- off 66
Engine compartment 176
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 176
Engine coolant 181
Engine oil 178
Engine oil, adding 179
Engine oil additives 179
Engine oil change 180
Engine oil filler neck 179
Engine oil temperature 82
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 179
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 179
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 31
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 192
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 65
Engine stop 66
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Parking lamps 93
Parking lamps and roadside parking lamps, refer to
Light-emitting diodes,
LEDs 185
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 58
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 129
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 125
Pedestrian detection, refer to Night Vision 110
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 108
People detection, refer to Night Vision 110
Permissible axle load 205
Personal Profile 31
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 43
Plastic, care 199
Power failure 188
Power windows 41
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 167
Pressure warning FTM, tires 104
Preventing Auto Start Stop 67
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 31
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 20
Protective function, win‐ dows 43
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller 16
R Radiator fluid 181
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 30
Radio ready state 65 Radio, see user's manual for
Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 76
Rear lamps 186
Rearview mirror 57
Rear window defroster 138
Recirculated-air mode 138
Recommended tire brands 171
Refueling 164
Remaining range 84
Remote control/key 30
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 35
Remote control, univer‐ sal 141
Replacement fuse 188
Replacing bulbs, see Lamp replacement 184
Replacing parts 184
Replacing wheels/tires 171
Reporting safety defects 9
Reserve warning, refer to Range 84
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 103
Residual heat, automatic cli‐ mate control 139
Retaining straps, securing cargo 159
Retreaded tires 172
Reversing lamp, bulb replace‐ ment 187
Roadside parking lamps 94
Rollover protection sys‐ tem 101
RON gasoline quality 166
Rope for tow-starting/ towing 194
Rubber components, care 199
S
Safe braking 156 Safety 7
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat 54
Safety belts 54
Safety belts, care 199
Safety Package, refer to Ac‐ tive Protection 116
Safety systems, airbags 98
Saving fuel 160
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 16
Screwdriver 184
Screw thread for tow fit‐ ting 195
Sealant 172
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 54
Seat heating, front 53
Seating position for chil‐ dren 61
Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory 56
Seats 51
Seat ventilation, front 53
Selection list in instrument cluster 88
Selector lever 70
Sensors, care 200
Sequential mode 71
Service and warranty 7
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service
CBS 182
Service requirements, dis‐ play 85
Service, Roadside Assis‐ tance 191
Services, ConnectedDrive
Servotronic 122
Settings, locking/unlock‐ ing 39
Settings, M Drive 59
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Settings, storing for seat, mir‐rors, steering wheel 56
Shift Lights 73
Shoulder support 53
Side airbags 98
Side View 132
Signaling, horn 12
Signals when unlocking 39
Sitting safely 51
Size 204
Ski bag 145
Smallest turning circle 205
Smoker's package 143
Snow chains 175
Socket 144
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 183
SOS button 190
Spare fuse 188
Speaker lighting 97
Specified engine oil types 179
Speed, average 89
Speed limit detection, on‐ board computer 90
Speed limiter, display 87
Speed Limit Information 87
Speed limit in the com‐ puter 90
Split screen 20
Stability control systems 119
Standard view, head-up dis‐ play 134
Start/stop, automatic func‐ tion 66
Start/Stop button 64
Start function during malfunc‐ tion 31
Starting the engine 65
Status display, tires 102
Status information, iDrive 19
Status of Owner's Manual 6
Steering assistance 122
Steering wheel, adjusting 59
Steering wheel heating 59
Steering wheel memory 56 Stopping the engine 66
Storage compartments 146
Storage compartments, loca‐ tions 146
Storage, tires 172
Storing the vehicle 200
Summer tires, tread 170
Supplementary text mes‐ sage 81
Surround View 127
Switch, refer to Cockpit 12
Symbols 6
SYNC program, automatic cli‐ mate control 138
System states of the driving dynamics 85
T
Tachometer 82
Tail and brake lamps 186
Tailgate 37
Tailgate via remote con‐ trol 35
Tail lamps 186
Tail lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 186
Technical changes, refer to Safety 7
Technical data 204
Technology, BMW M 152
Telephone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 137
Temperature display, external temperature 83
Temperature, engine oil 82
Terminal, starting aid 192
Text message, supplemen‐ tary 81
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 40
Theft protection, refer to Central locking system 33 Thermal camera, refer to
Night Vision 110
Thigh support 52
Tilt alarm sensor 41
Tilt, seats 51
Time of arrival 90
Tire damage 170
Tire identification marks 169
Tire inflation pressure 167
Tire inflation pressure moni‐ tor, refer to FTM 104
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 102
Tires, changing 171
Tire sealant 172
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 167
Tire tread 170
Tone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Tools 184
Top View 130
Total vehicle weight 205
Tow fitting 194
Towing 193
Tow-starting 193
Tow truck 193
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 102
Transmission positions 70
Transporting children safely 61
Tread, tires 170
Trip computer 90
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 75
Trip odometer 83
Truck for tow-starting/ towing 193
Trunk, cargo area partition 45
Trunk lid 37
Trunk lid, emergency unlock‐ ing 38
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