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2.Place the cover on the three fixing points,
arrows, and push in. Make sure that the tail
lamp engages in the fasteners.3.Screw the two nuts tight and mount the
cover.
Lights in the tailgate
General information
Follow general instructions, refer to page 217.
Reversing lights: 21-watt bulb, P21W
Inner brake lamp: 21-watt bulb, H21W.
Accessing the lights
1.Open the tailgate.2.Pull out the cover at the recessed grip, ar‐
row.3.Detach the connector.
Replacing the reversing lamp and inner
brake lamp
1.Detach the bulb holder from the tail lamp.
The reversing lamp is the upper bulb and
the inner brake lamp is the lower bulb on
the bulb holder.2.To replace the reversing lamp, pull off the
bulb carefully.
To replace the inner brake lamp, push the
bulb down and turn it to the left.
Installing the bulb holder
1.Attach the connector to the tail lamp.2.Proceed in the reverse order to insert the
new bulb and attach the bulb holder.
Ensure that the bulb holder is firmly at‐
tached.
Rear lights and license plate lights
Follow general instructions, refer to page 217.
These lights are made using LED technology.
Contact a dealer’s service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop in the
event of a malfunction.
Changing wheels
Information When using run-flat tires or sealants, a tire
does not need to be changed immediately in
the event of pressure loss due to a flat tire.
Which is why no spare tire is available.
The tools for changing wheels are available as
accessories from your dealer’s service center
or another qualified service center or repair
shop.
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Jacking points for the vehicle jack
The jacking points for the vehicle jack are lo‐
cated at the positions shown.
Vehicle battery Maintenance
The battery is maintenance-free.
The added amount of acid is sufficient for the
service life of the battery.
More information about the battery can be re‐
quested from a dealer’s service center or an‐
other qualified service center or repair shop.
Battery replacement CAUTION
Vehicle batteries that are not compatible
can damage vehicle systems and impair vehi‐
cle functions.There is risk of property damage.
Information on the compatible vehicle batteries
is available at your dealer's service center.◀
After a battery replacement, the manufacturer
of your vehicle recommends that the vehicle
battery be registered on the vehicle by a
dealer’s service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop to ensure that all
comfort features are fully available and that any
Check Control messages of these comfort fea‐
tures are no longer displayed.
Charging the battery
General information
Make sure that the battery is always suffi‐
ciently charged to guarantee that the battery
remains usable for its full service life.
The battery may need to be charged in the fol‐
lowing cases:▷When making frequent short-distance
drives.▷If the vehicle is not used for prolonged pe‐
riods, longer than a month.
Information
CAUTION
Battery chargers for the vehicle battery
can work with high voltages and currents,
which means that the 12V on-board network
can be overloaded or damaged. There is risk of
property damage. Only connect battery charg‐
ers for the vehicle battery to the starting aid
terminals in the engine compartment.◀
Starting aid terminals
In the vehicle, only charge the battery via the
starting aid terminals, refer to page 228, in the
engine compartment with the engine off.
Power failure
After a temporary power loss, some equipment
needs to be newly initialized or individual set‐
tings updated, e. g.:
▷Seat and mirror memory: store the posi‐
tions again.▷Time: update.▷Date: update.▷Glass sunroof and sliding visor: initialize
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Disposing of old batteriesHave old batteries disposed of by a
dealer’s service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop
or take them to a collection point.
Maintain the battery in an upright position for
transport and storage. Secure the battery so
that it does not tip over during transport.
Fuses Information WARNING
Incorrect and repaired fuses can overload
electrical lines and components. There is risk
of fire. Never attempt to repair a blown fuse
and do not replace a nonworking fuse with a
substitute of another color or amperage rat‐
ing.◀
Plastic tweezers and information on the fuse
types and locations are stored in the fuse box
in the trunk.
In the glove compartment
Swing the cover down, arrow.
In the trunk
Open the cover on the right side trim, arrow,
and remove the sound insulation.
Information on the fuse types and locations is
found on a separate sheet.
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steps to help you under certain circum‐
stances.
For this, data are transmitted to the BMW
Response Center which serve to deter‐
mine the necessary rescue measures. E. g.
the current position of the vehicle, if it can
be established.▷If the LED is flashing green, but the BMW
Response Center can no longer be heard
via the speaker, you can nevertheless still
be heard at the BMW Response Center.
Initiating an Emergency Request
automatically
Under certain conditions, an Emergency Re‐
quest is automatically initiated immediately af‐
ter a severe accident. Automatic Collision Noti‐
fication is not affected by pressing the SOS
button.
Warning triangle
The warning triangle is located behind the left-
hand cover in the trunk.
To remove, loosen the bracket.
First-aid kit InformationSome of the articles have a limited service life.
Check the expiration dates of the contents
regularly and replace any expired items
promptly.
Storage
The first-aid kit is located behind the left-hand
cover in the trunk.
Jump-starting
General information If the battery is discharged, the engine can be
started using the battery of another vehicle and two jumper cables. Only use jumper ca‐
bles with fully insulated clamp handles.
Information DANGER
Contact with live components can lead to
an electric shock. There is risk of injuries or
danger to life. Do not touch any components
that are under voltage.◀
To prevent personal injury or damage to both
vehicles, adhere strictly to the following proce‐
dure.
Preparation CAUTION
In the case of body contact between the
two vehicles, a short circuit can occur during jump-starting. There is risk of property dam‐
age. Make sure that no body contact occurs.◀
1.Check whether the battery of the other ve‐
hicle has a voltage of 12 volts. This infor‐
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 126
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go 133
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 80
Accessories and parts 7
Activated-charcoal filter 160
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 123
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC 133
Adaptive brake lights, see Brake force display 125
Adaptive Light Control 100
Additives, oil 211
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 52
After washing vehicle 232
Airbags 103
Airbags, indicator/warning light 104
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 159
Air circulation, see Recircu‐ lated-air mode 156
Air, dehumidifying, see Cool‐ ing function 156, 159
Air distribution, manual 157, 160
Air flow, automatic climate control 157, 160
Air pressure, tires 196
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 161
Alarm system 46
Alarm, unintentional 47
All around the center con‐ sole 16 All around the roofliner 17
All around the steering wheel 14
All-season tires, see Winter tires 202
All-wheel-drive 128
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 164
Alternative oil types 211
Ambient light 102
Antifreeze, washer fluid 76
Antilock Brake System, ABS 126
Anti-slip control, see DSC 126
Approved axle load 239
Armrest, refer to Center arm‐ rest 171
Arrival time 93
Ash tray 165
Assistance when driving off 132
Assist system, see Intelligent Safety 112
AUTO H button 72
AUTO H button, refer to Au‐ tomatic Hold 72
AUTO intensity 159
Automatic car wash 231
Automatic climate con‐ trol 155
Automatic Cruise Control with Stop & Go 133
Automatic Curb Monitor 60
Automatic deactivation, Front-seat passenger air‐
bags 105
Automatic headlight con‐ trol 99
Automatic Hold 72
Automatic locking 46 Automatic recirculated-air
control 159
Automatic tailgate 40
Automatic transmission, see Steptronic transmission 77
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 159
AUTO program, climate con‐ trol 156
AUTO program, intensity 159
Auto Start/Stop function 69
Average fuel consumption 92
Average speed 92
Axle loads, weights 239
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 54
Backrest, width 54
Bad road trips 176
Band-aids, see First-aid kit 227
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 229
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 224
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 35
Battery, vehicle 224
Belts, safety belts 55
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 171
BMW Assist, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
BMW Driver’s Guide App 6
BMW Homepage 6
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BMW maintenance sys‐tem 215
Bonus range, ECO PRO 185
Bottle holder, see Cu‐ pholder 171
Brake assistant 126
Brake discs, break-in 176
Brake force display 125
Brake lights, adaptive 125
Brake lights, brake force dis‐ play 125
Brake pads, break-in 176
Braking, hints 178
Breakdown assistance 226
Break-in 176
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 95
Bulb replacement 217
Bulb replacement, front 218
Bulb replacement, rear 221
Bulbs and lights 217
Button, RES 136
Button, Start/Stop 67
Bypassing, see Jump-start‐ ing 227
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 8
Camera lenses, care 234
Camera, rearview cam‐ era 145
Camera, Side View 149
Camera, Top View 148
Can holder, see Cu‐ pholder 171
Car battery 224
Car care products 232
Care, displays 234
Care, vehicle 232
Cargo 180
Cargo area 168
Cargo area, enlarging 168
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 172 Cargo cover 168
Cargo, securing 181
Cargo straps, securing cargo 181
Car key, see Remote con‐ trol 34
Carpet, care 234
Car wash 231
Catalytic converter, see Hot exhaust system 177
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 215
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
Center armrest 171
Center console 16
Central locking system 40
Central screen, see Control Display 18
Changes, technical, see Own Safety 7
Changing parts 217
Changing wheels 223
Changing wheels/tires 201
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number 10
Check Control 83
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 209
Children, seating position 63
Children, transporting safely 63
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 63
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 65
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 64
Child safety locks 66
Child seat, mounting 64
Child seats 63
Chrome parts, care 233
Cigarette lighter 165
Cleaning displays 234 Climate control 155, 158
Clock 87
Closing/opening via door lock 39
Closing/opening with remote control 37
Closing the tailgate with no- touch activation 44
Clothes hooks 172
Coasting 187
Coasting with engine decou‐ pled, coasting 187
Coasting with idling en‐ gine 187
Cockpit 14
Combination switch, see Turn signals 73
Combination switch, see Wiper system 74
Comfort Access 42
COMFORT program, Dy‐ namic Driving Control 131
Compartments in the doors 171
Compass 93
Compressor 203
Condensation on win‐ dows 157, 160
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 179
Condition Based Service CBS 215
Confirmation signal 45
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
ConnectedDrive Services
Connecting electrical devi‐ ces 166
Continued driving with a flat tire 108 , 111
Control Display 18
Control Display, settings 94
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Control systems, driving sta‐bility 126
Convenient opening with the remote control 38
Coolant 213
Coolant temperature 87
Cooling function 156, 159
Cooling, maximum 159
Cooling system 213
Cornering light 100
Corrosion on brake discs 178
Cosmetic mirror 165
Courtesy lamps during un‐ locking 37
Courtesy lamps with the vehi‐ cle locked 38
Cruise control 139
Cruise control, active with Stop & Go 133
Cruising range 88
Cupholder 171
Current fuel consumption 88
D
Damage, tires 201
Damping control, dy‐ namic 129
Data, technical 238
Date 88
Daytime running lights 100
Daytime running lights, bulb replacement 219
Defrosting, see Windows, de‐ frosting 157, 160
Dehumidifying, air 156, 159
Deleting personal data 25
Deletion of personal data 25
Destination distance 93
Digital clock 87
Dimensions 238
Dimmable exterior mirrors 61
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 61
Direction indicator, see Turn signals 73 Display, electronic, instru‐
ment cluster 82
Display in windshield 95
Display lighting, see Instru‐ ment lighting 102
Displays, cleaning 234
Disposal, coolant 214
Disposal, vehicle battery 225
Distance control, see PDC 142
Distance to destination 93
Divided screen view, split screen 23
Door lock 39
Door lock, see Remote con‐ trol 34
Downhill control 128
Drive-off assistant 132
Drive-off assistant, see DSC 126
Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol 130
Driving instructions, break- in 176
Driving mode 130
Driving notes, general 177
Driving on bad roads 176
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 126
Driving tips 177
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 126
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 127
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol 129
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 126
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 127
E ECO PRO 184
ECO PRO, bonus range 185
ECO PRO display 184 ECO PRO driving mode 184
ECO PRO mode 184
ECO PRO Tip - driving in‐ struction 186
EfficientDynamics 186
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 82
Electronic oil measure‐ ment 209
Electronic Stability Program ESP, see DSC 126
Emergency detection, remote control 35
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 192
Emergency Request 226
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 35
Emergency unlocking, tail‐ gate 42
Emergency unlocking, trans‐ mission lock 80
Energy Control 88
Energy recovery 88
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 69
Engine, automatic switch- off 69
Engine compartment 207
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 207
Engine coolant 213
Engine idling when driving, coasting 187
Engine oil 209
Engine oil, adding 210
Engine oil additives 211
Engine oil change 211
Engine oil filler neck 210
Engine oil temperature 87
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 211
Engine oil types, suitable 211
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Engine start, jump-start‐ing 227
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 68
Engine stop 68
Engine temperature 87
Entering a car wash 231
Equipment, interior 163
Error displays, see Check Control 83
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, see DSC 126
Exchanging wheels/tires 201
Exhaust system 177
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 61
Exterior mirrors 59
External start 227
External temperature dis‐ play 87
External temperature warn‐ ing 87
Eyes for securing cargo 181
F
Failure message, see Check Control 83
False alarm, see Unintentional alarm 47
Fan, see Air flow 157, 160
Filler neck for engine oil 210
Fine wood, care 233
First-aid kit 227
Fitting for towing, see Tow fit‐ ting 230
Flat tire, changing wheels 223
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 110
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 106
Flat tire, warning lamp 107, 110
Flooding 177
Floor carpet, care 234
Floor mats, care 234 Folding back rear seat back‐
rests 168
Fold-out position, wiper 76
Foot brake 178
Front airbags 103
Front-end collision warning with braking function 116
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion 113
Front fog lamps, , LED, bulb replacement 221
Front fog lights 101
Front fog lights, front, bulb re‐ placement 220
Front lights 218
Front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 105
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 105
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 110
Fuel 194
Fuel consumption, see Aver‐ age fuel consumption 92
Fuel filler flap 192
Fuel gauge 87
Fuel lid 192
Fuel quality 194
Fuel recommendation 194
Fuel, tank capacity 239
Fuse 225
G
Garage door opener, see Uni‐ versal Integrated Remote
Control 163
Gasoline 194
Gear change, Steptronic transmission 78
Gear shift indicator 89
General driving notes 177
Glare shield 165
Glass sunroof, powered 49
Glove compartment 170 Gross vehicle weight, ap‐
proved 239
H
Halogen headlights, bulb re‐ placement 218
Handbrake, see Parking brake 71
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 164
Hazard warning flashers 226
HDC Hill Descent Con‐ trol 128
Head airbags 103
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 99
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 99
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture via remote control 39
Headlight flasher 74
Headlight flasher, bulb re‐ placement 219
Headlight glass 218
Headlights 218
Headlights, care 232
Head restraints 52
Head restraints, front 57
Head restraints, rear 58
Head-up Display 95
Head-up Display, care 234
Heavy cargo, stowing 181
High-beam Assistant 100
High beams 74
High beams/low beams, see High-beam Assistant 100
High beams, bulb replace‐ ment 219
Hill Descent Control HDC 128
Hills 178
Hill start assistant, see Drive- off assistant 132
Holder for beverages 171
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Hood 207
Horn 14
Hot exhaust system 177
HUD Head-up Display 95
Hydroplaning 177
I Ice warning, see External temperature warning 87
Icy roads, see External tem‐ perature warning 87
Identification marks, tires 199
Identification number, see ve‐ hicle identification num‐
ber 10
iDrive 18
Ignition key, see Remote con‐ trol 34
Ignition off 67
Ignition on 67
Indication of a flat tire 107 , 110
Indicator and alarm lamps, see Check Control 83
Indicator lamp, see Check Control 83
Individual air distribu‐ tion 157, 160
Individual settings, see Per‐ sonal Profile 35
Inflation pressure, tires 196
Inflation pressure warning, tires 110
Info display, refer to On- Board computer 92
Information 6
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 107
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 110
Instrument cluster 82
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 82
Instrument lighting 102
Integrated key 34 Integrated Owner's Manual in
the vehicle 30
Intelligent Emergency Re‐ quest 226
Intelligent Safety 112
Intensity, AUTO pro‐ gram 159
Interior equipment 163
Interior lights 102
Interior lights during unlock‐ ing 37
Interior lights with the vehicle locked 38
Interior motion sensor 47
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 61
Interior rearview mirror, man‐ ually dimmable 61
Internet page 6
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 89
Interval mode 75
J
Jacking points for the vehicle jack 224
Joystick, Steptronic transmis‐ sion 78
Jump-starting 227
K
Key/remote control 34
Keyless Go, see Comfort Ac‐ cess 42
Key Memory, see Personal Profile 35
Kickdown, Steptronic trans‐ mission 77
Knee airbag 104
L Label on recommended tires 201 Lamp in the exterior mirror,
see Active Blind Spot De‐
tection 123
Lamp replacement 217
Lamp replacement, front 218
Lamp replacement, rear 221
Lane departure warning 121
Lane margin, warning 121
Language on Control Dis‐ play 95
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 181
LATCH child restraint sys‐ tem 65
Launch Control 80
Leather, care 232
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 218
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 25
Light 98
Light alloy wheels, care 233
Light control 100
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 218
Lighter 165
Lighting 98
Lights and bulbs 217
Light switch 98
Load 181
Loading 180
Lock, door 39
Locking/unlocking via door lock 39
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 37
Locking, automatic 46
Locking, settings 45
Lock, power window 49
Locks, doors, and win‐ dows 66
Low beams 98
Low beams, automatic, see High-beam Assistant 100
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PPaint, vehicle 232
Parallel parking assistant 151
Park Distance Control PDC 142
Parked-car ventilation 161
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 179
Parking aid, see PDC 142
Parking assistant 151
Parking brake 71
Parking lights 98
Parking lights, bulb replace‐ ment 219
Parking with Automatic Hold 72
Parts and accessories 7
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 60
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 146
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 142
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 119
Performance Control 128
Personal Profile 35
Personal Profile, exporting profiles 36
Personal Profile, importing profiles 37
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 50
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 48
Plastic, care 233
Power failure 224
Power sunroof, glass 49
Power windows 48
Prescribed engine oil types 211
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 196
Pressure warning, tires 110 Profile, see Personal Pro‐
file 35
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 24
Protective function, glass sunroof 50
Protective function, win‐ dows 48
Push-and-turn switch, see Controller 19
R Radiator fluid 213
Radio-operated key, see Re‐ mote control 34
Radio ready state 67
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 75
Rear lights 221
Rear socket 167
Rearview camera 144
Rearview mirror 59
Rear window de‐ froster 157, 160
Recirculated-air filter 160
Recirculated-air mode 156, 159
Recommended fuel grade 194
Recommended tire brands 201
Refueling 192
Remaining range 88
Remote control/key 34
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 39
Remote control, univer‐ sal 163
Replacement fuse 225
Replacing parts 217
Replacing wheels/tires 201
Reporting safety malfunc‐ tions 10 RES button 136
RES button, see Active Cruise Control, ACC 133
RES button, see Cruise con‐ trol 139
Reserve warning, see Range 88
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 107
Retaining straps, securing cargo 181
Retreaded tires 202
Roadside parking lights 99
RON recommended fuel grade 194
Roofliner 17
Roof load capacity 239
Roof-mounted luggage rack 182
Rope for tow-starting/ towing 229
RSC Run Flat System Com‐ ponent, see Run-flat
tires 202
Rubber components, care 233
Run-flat tires 202
S Safe braking 178
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat 56
Safety belts 55
Safety belts, care 233
Safety switch, windows 49
Safety systems, airbags 103
Saving fuel 183
Screen, see Control Dis‐ play 18
Screwdriver, see Onboard ve‐ hicle tool kit 217
Screw thread, refer to Screw thread for tow fitting, screw
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