
Driving
66
Activating rain sensor
Press the button, arrow3. The LED in the but-
ton lights up.
Adjusting rain sensor sensitivity level
Turn the knurled wheel5. 
Deactivating rain sensor
Press the button again, arrow3. The LED goes 
out.
Deactivate the rain sensor when passing 
through an automatic car wash. Failure to 
do so could result in damage caused by undes-
ired wiper activation.<
Cleaning windshield and headlamps
The system sprays washer fluid against the 
windshield and activates the wipers for a brief 
period.
When the vehicle lighting system is switched 
on, the headlamps are also cleaned at regular 
and appropriate intervals.
Do not use the washers if there is any 
danger that the fluid will freeze on the 
windshield. If you do so, your vision could be 
obscured. To avoid freezing, use a washer fluid 
antifreeze, refer to Washer fluid. Do not use 
washers when the washer fluid reservoir is 
empty, as this will damage the washer pump.<
Windshield washer nozzles
Both windshield washer nozzles are automati-
cally heated with the engine running or the igni-
tion switched on.
Washer fluid
Washer fluid antifreeze is flammable. 
Always keep it well away from sparks and 
open flames, and store it in tightly closed con-
tainers well out of the reach of children. Always 
follow the instructions for use provided on the 
containers.<
Washer fluid reservoir
Capacity approx. 5.3 US quarts/5 liters.
Fill with water and – if required – with a washer 
antifreeze, according to manufacturer's recom-
mendations.
In order to maintain the mixture ratio, mix 
the washer fluid before filling.<
Cruise control
The concept
Cruise control is available for use at speeds of 
approx. 20 mph/30 km/h and higher. The vehi-
cle stores and maintains the speed that you set 
using the lever mounted on the steering col-
umn.
Do not use the cruise control under driv-
ing conditions that do not permit a con-
stant speed, e.g. when driving on winding 
roads , in heavy traffic or in poor roa d co nditions 
such as snow, rain, ice, and loose road surface. 
Otherwise, you could lose control of the vehicle 
and cause an accident.< 

Mobility
 191Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Engine compartment
1Filler neck for engine oil, refer to Topping off 
engine oil
2Brake fluid reservoir, located beneath the 
microfilter cover, refer to page193
3Jump-starting terminal, refer to page2034Washer fluid reservoir of the headlamp and 
windshield cleaning systems, refer to 
page66
5Expansion tank for coolant, refer to 
page193
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 condition for the most accurate indication 
of the oil level possible is measurement with the 
engine at operating temperature, i.e. following 
an uninterrupted drive of at least 6 miles/10 km. 
You can display the oil level on the Control Dis-
play while driving or when stopped on a level 
surface with the engine running.
iDrive, for principle details, refer to page16.1.Press the   button.
This opens the start menu.
2.Press the controller to open the   menu.
3.Select "Service" and press the controller. 

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At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Everything from A to Z
Index
"..." Identifies Control Display 
texts used to select 
individual functions, and 
indicates where to find them 
in the text.
A
ABS Antilock Brake 
System86
ACC, refer to Active cruise 
control67
Acceleration assistant with 
SMG64
Accessories6
Activated-charcoal filter104
Activating hour signal83
"Activation time" for parked 
car ventilation104
Active cruise control67
– Indicator lamp70
– radar sensor71
– selecting distance69
– warning lamps71
Active steering90
– warning lamp90
Adapter for spare key28
Adaptive brake lamps, refer to 
Brake force display90
Adaptive Head Light97
"Add digits" for mobile 
phone168
"Address book" for 
navigation128
Address for navigation
– deleting129
– entering121,124
– selecting129
– storing128
– storing current position128
"Add to address book"128"Add to destination 
list"124,125
Adjusting confirmation signals 
for locking and unlocking31
Adjusting the thigh support48
Adjusting tone in audio mode, 
refer to Tone control141
"After opening door"50
"After unlocking"50
Airbags90
– deactivating, refer to 
Exception for front 
passenger's seat56
– sitting safely47
– warning lamp92
Air distribution
– automatic101
– manual102
Airing, refer to Ventilation103
Air recirculation, refer to AUC 
Automatic recirculated-air 
control103
"Air recirculation on / off"54
Air vents, refer to 
Ventilation103
Air volume102
AKI, refer to Fuel 
specifications183
Alarm system35
– avoiding unintentional 
alarms36
– interior motion sensor36
– switching off alarm35
– switching off tilt alarm 
sensor and interior motion 
sensor36
– tilt alarm sensor36
All around the center 
console14
All around the steering 
wheel10
"All channels"150"All doors"30
All-season tires, refer to 
Winter tires189
"All stations" on the radio, 
selecting144,147
Alterations, technical, refer to 
For your own safety6
"AM", reception 
range140,144
Antenna for mobile phone162
Antifreeze
– coolant193
– washer fluid66
Antilock Brake System 
ABS86
Anti-theft alarm system, refer 
to Alarm system35
Anti-theft system, refer to 
Central locking system29
Anti-trapping mechanism
– glass sunroof40
– power windows39
Approved axle loads, refer to 
Weights210
Approved engine oils192
Approved gross vehicle 
weight, refer to Weights210
Armrest, refer to Center 
armrest108
Arrival time
– refer to Computer76
– refer to Starting destination 
guidance132
"Arrow display" during 
Navigation133
Ashtray109
Assist, refer to 
BMW Assist174
Assistance systems, refer to 
Driving stability control 
systems86
Assistance window20 

Reference 233
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
W
Warning lamps, refer to 
Indicator/warning lamps13
Warning messages, refer to 
Check Control79
Warning triangle202
Warranty and Service Guide 
Booklet for Canadian 
models195
Washer fluid
– capacity of the reservoir66
– wiper system66
Washer fluid reservoir66
Water on roads, refer to 
Driving through water115
Waveband for radio144
"WB"140,148
Wear indicators in tires, refer 
to Minimum tread depth187
Weather news flashes147
Website4
Weights210
Wheel/tire combination, refer 
to New wheels and tires188
Wheel/tire damage187
Wheel/tire replacement, refer 
to New wheels and tires188
Wheelbase, refer to 
Dimensions211
Wheels and tires184
Width, refer to 
Dimensions211
Wind deflector45
Windows38
– comfort operation with 
comfort access37
– convenience 
operation30,32
– opening and closing, 
Convertible38
– opening and closing, 
Coupe38
– rear window, Convertible39Windshield
– cleaning, refer to Wiper 
system66
– defrosting, refer to 
Defrosting windows102
– displays, refer to Head-Up 
Display93
Windshield washer nozzles66
Windshield washer system, 
refer to Washer/wiper 
system65
Windshield wiper blade 
replacement197
Windshield wipers, refer to 
Wiper/washer system65
Winter tires189
– setting speed limit81
– storage189
Wiper blade replacement
197
Wiper system65
– rain sensor65
– washer fluid66
– windshield washer 
nozzles66
"With highways" for 
navigation131
Word matching principle for 
navigation131
Working in the engine 
compartment190
Wrenches/screwdrivers, refer 
to Onboard tool kit197
X
Xenon lamps197
– replacing bulbs197