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Adapter for spare key
You will need the adapter to activate the ignition 
and to start the vehicle with the spare key.
Take the adapter from the onboard tool kit, refer 
to page207. 
Press lock button1, slide the cover open and 
insert the spare key2 into the adapter. Close 
the cover and insert the adapter in the ignition 
lock.
Key Memory
The concept
You can set a number of functions of your BMW 
individually according to your preferences. Key 
Memory ensures that most of these settings are 
stored for the remote control currently in use 
without you having to do anything. When the 
vehicle is unlocked, the corresponding remote 
control is detected and the settings stored for it 
are called up and carried out.
This means that your BMW will return to your 
personal settings even if it has in the meantime 
been driven by another person with his/her own 
remote control and settings. The individual set-
tings are stored for a maximum of four remote 
controls.
Key Memory
>Personal settings for driver's seat, outside 
rearview mirrors, and steering wheel posi-
tion, refer to page46.
>Personal temperature distribution for seat 
heating
*, refer to page49.
>Personal setting for the programmable but-
ton on the steering wheel, refer to page52.
>Personal setting of PDC Park Distance 
Control
*, refer to page86.
>Air distribution, temperature, and intensity 
of the Automatic climate control, refer to 
page105.
>Settings for the displays on the Control Dis-
play:
>Units of measure for fuel consumption, 
distance traveled, distances to go, tem-
perature, and pressure, refer to page84.
>Language on Control Display, refer to 
page84.
>Display format of date and time, refer to 
page84.
>Brightness of Control Display, refer to 
page85.
>Personal settings for volume and tone of 
the Entertainment sound output, refer to 
page153.
>Personal settings for the stored stations of 
the radio, refer to page158.
>Personal setting for the volume of the 
hands-free telephone operation, refer to 
page177. 

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Low tire pressure message
The warning lamp lights up yellow. A 
message appears on the Control Dis-
play. In addition, a signal sounds. A flat 
tire or a major air loss has occurred.
1.Reduce speed and stop the vehicle care-
fully. Avoid sudden braking and steering 
maneuvers.
2.Check whether your vehicle is equipped 
with standard tires or run-flat tires.
You will recognize run-flat tires by a 
circular symbol containing the letters 
RSC on the side of the tire, refer to 
page199.<
Standard tires
1.If all four wheels are shown in yellow, iden-
tify the damaged tire on the vehicle.
2.Replace the damaged wheel or wheels, 
refer to Changing wheels on page209.
The spare wheel is equipped with the neces-
sary TPM electronics and when mounted, will 
also be monitored once the system has been 
reset.
Have the tire replaced by a BMW center or a 
workshop that is familiar with handling TPM and 
works according to BMW repair procedures 
with correspondingly trained personnel.
Run-flat tires*
1.Cautiously reduce speed to below 50 mph/
80 km/h. Avoid sudden braking and steer-
ing maneuvers. Do not exceed a speed of 
50 mph/80 km/h.
If the vehicle is not equipped with run-
flat tires, refer to page199, do not 
continue to drive. Continued driving after a 
flat tire can result in serious accidents.<
2.In the event of complete tire pressure loss, 
0 psi/0 kPa, you can estimate the possible 
distance for continued driving on the basis 
of the following guide values:
>With a light load:
1 to 2 persons without luggage:
approx. 155 miles/250 km>With a medium load:
2 persons, luggage compartment full, or 
4 persons without luggage:
approx. 95 miles/150 km
>With a full load:
More than 4 persons, luggage compart-
ment full:
approx. 30 miles/50 km
Drive reservedly and do not exceed a 
speed of 50 mph/80 km/h. In the event of 
pressure loss, vehicle handling changes. This 
includes reduced tracking stability in braking, 
extended braking distance and altered natural 
steering characteristics.
If unusual vibrations occur while the vehicle is 
being driven, this can indicate final failure of the 
damaged tire. Reduce speed and stop as soon 
as possible; otherwise, pieces of the tire could 
come loose and cause an accident. Do not con-
tinue driving, but instead contact your BMW 
center.<
Malfunction
The yellow warning light flashes and 
then lights up continuously. The tires 
are shown in gray on the Control Dis-
play and a message is displayed. No flat tire can 
be detected. Have system checked.
A message like this is displayed in the following 
situations:
>When a malfunction is occurring. 
Have the system checked.
>If a wheel without TPM electronics is 
mounted.
>If TPM is temporarily interfered with by 
other systems or devices which use the 
same radio frequency. 

Wheels and tires
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Wheels and tires
Tire inflation pressure
Information for your safety
The condition of the tires and the maintenance 
of the specified tire pressure are crucial not only 
to the tire's service life, but also to driving com-
fort and most importantly, driving safety.
Checking pressure
Only check tire inflation pressure when the tires 
are cold. This means after a maximum of 
1,25 miles/2 km driving or when the vehicle has 
been parked for at least 2 hours. When tires are 
warm, the tire inflation pressure increases.
Check the tire inflation pressure regularly 
and correct it as needed, including the 
spare wheel: at least twice a month and before 
starting long trips. If you fail to observe this pre-
caution, you may be driving on tires with incor-
rect tire pressures, a condition that can not only 
compromise your vehicle's driving stability, but 
also lead to tire damage and the risk of an acci-
dent. Do not drive with deflated, i.e. flat tires, 
except run-flat tires. A flat tire will seriously 
impair your vehicle's handling and braking 
response. Attempts to drive on a flat tire can 
lead to loss of control over the vehicle.<
After correcting the tire inflation pressure, 
reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor, refer to 
page90, or reset the Tire Pressure Monitor, 
refer to page92.<
Pressure specifications
The tables below provide all the correct inflation 
pressures for the specified tire sizes at ambient 
temperature.
The inflation pressures apply to the tire 
sizes and tire brands respectively 
approved and recommended by BMW; a list of 
these is available from your BMW center.
>Tire sizes for your vehicle
>Load conditions
>Maximum allowable driving speed
Tire inflation pressures for driving 
up to 100 mph/160 km/h
For normal driving up to 100 mph/160 km/h 
adjust pressures to the respective tire inflation 
pressures listed on the following pages in the 
column for traveling speeds up to a max. of 
100 mph/160 km/h to achieve optimum driving 
comfort.
These pressure specifications can be found on 
the door post when you open the driver's door.
The permissible top speed for these tire 
inflation pressures is 100 mph/160 km/h. 
Do not exceed this speed; otherwise, tire dam-
age and accidents may result.<
Tire inflation pressures for driving 
above 100 mph/160 km/h
In order to drive at maximum speeds in 
excess of 100 mph/160 km/h, please 
observe, and, if necessary, adjust tire pressures 
for speeds exceeding 100 mph/160 km/h from 
the relevant table on the following pages. 
Otherwise, tire damage and accidents could 
occur.<
Observe all national and local maximum speed 
limits; otherwise, violations of the law could 
occur. 

Wheels and tires
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Recommended tire sizes and brands
BMW recommends particular tire brands for 
each tire size. You will recognize them by the 
clearly visible BMW identification on the tire 
sidewall.
With proper use, these tires meet the highest 
standards for safety and handling characteris-
tics.
Run-flat tires
When installing new tires or when changing 
from summer tires to winter tires or vice versa, 
for your own safety, use run-flat tires. No spare 
wheel is provided in the event of a flat. Your 
BMW center will be glad to advise you.
For safety reasons, BMW recommends 
that you not have damaged run-flat tires 
repaired; they should be replaced.<
Special characteristics of winter tires
BMW recommends winter tires for use in cold 
winter driving conditions. Although so-called 
all-season M+S tires provide better winter trac-
tion than summer tires, they generally fail to 
provide the same levels of cold-weather perfor-
mance as winter tires.
Observing speed ratings
Never exceed the maximum speed for 
which the winter tires are rated.<
Storage
Always store wheels and tires in a cool, dry 
place with as little exposure to light as possible. 
Always protect tires against all contact with oil, 
grease and fuels.
Do not exceed the maximum tire inflation pres-
sure indicated on the side wall of the tire.
Snow chains*
Only certain fine-link snow chains are tested, 
classified as road-safe, and recommended by 
BMW. Consult your BMW center for more infor-
mation. Use on winter tires is only permissible in 
pairs on the rear wheels. Follow the manufac-
turer's instructions when installing snow 
chains. Do not exceed a vehicle speed of 
30 mph/50 km/h with the chains mounted.
Do not initialize the Flat Tire Monitor after 
mounting snow chains. When you are 
driving with snow chains, it can be beneficial to 
activate DTC briefly, refer to page88.<  

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Lamps in luggage compartment lid
1Backup lamps
The illustration shows the left luggage com-
partment lid cutout.
Remove the trim panel from the luggage com-
partment lid.
Backup lamp
Backup lamp: 
Bulb 16 watts, W 16 W
1.Pull the bulb holder out.
2.Extract the bulb for replacement.
Changing wheels 
Safety precautions to observe in the 
event of a flat and during all tire changes: 
Park the vehicle as far as possible from passing 
traffic. Park on a firm, flat, surface. Switch on the 
hazard warning flashers.
Engage the parking brake and shift the trans-
mission selector lever into P. 
Have all vehicle occupants get out of the vehicle 
and ensure that they remain outside the imme-
diate area in a safe place, such as behind a 
guardrail. 
If a warning triangle or portable hazard warning 
lamp is required, set it up on the roadside at an 
appropriate distance from the rear of the vehi-
cle. Comply with all safety guidelines and regu-
lations.
Change the wheel only on a level, firm surface 
which is not slippery. The vehicle or the jack 
could slip to the side if you attempt to raise the 
vehicle on a soft or slippery surface such as 
snow, ice, tile, etc. 
Position the jack on a firm support surface. Do not use a wooden block or similar object as a 
support base for the jack, as this would prevent 
it from extending to its full support height and 
reduce its load-carrying capacity.
To avoid serious or fatal injury, never lie under 
the vehicle and never start the engine while it is 
supported by the jack.<
What you will need
To avoid rattling noises, note the positions of 
the tools before removing them, then return 
them to their initial positions after completing 
work.
>Lug wrench
Located beside the spare wheel.
>Wheel chock
Located next to the spare wheel, or behind 
the trim panel on the left side of the luggage 
compartment on vehicles equipped with a 
trailer coupling. 
Remove the floor mat and the cover above 
the spare tire. 
Unscrew the wingnut and remove the wheel 
chock. 

Replacing components
210 >Vehicle jack
Located in the luggage compartment 
behind the right-hand side panel. 
Grasp the handle in the upper panel and fold 
it down. 
Loosen the wingnut and remove the jack. 
After use, screw the jack all the way back 
down and snap the handle back into place.
Spare tire
1.Loosen the wing nut 1.
2.Remove the washer 2 from the side.
3.Completely unscrew the threaded rod 3.
4.Remove the spare tire.
Preparing for a wheel change
1.Read carefully and comply with the safety 
precautions on page209.
2.Secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling: 
Place the wheel chock against the rear sur-
face of the front tire on the side opposite the 
side being raised. If the vehicle is parked on 
a downward slope, place the wheel chock 
securely in front of the tire. On a steep 
grade, also secure the vehicle against roll-
ing.
3.Loosen the lug bolts a half turn.
Lifting vehicle
1.Position the jack at the jacking point closest 
to the wheel so that the entire jack base 
makes contact vertically under the jacking 
point.
The vehicle jack is designed for 
changing wheels only. Do not attempt 
to raise another vehicle model with it or to 
raise any load of any kind. To do so could 
cause accidents and personal injury.<
2.Guide the jack head into the rectangular 
recess of the jacking point when cranking 
up the jack, refer to section of illustration.
3.Jack the vehicle up until the wheel you are 
changing is raised from the ground.
Mounting a wheel
1.Unscrew the lug bolts and remove the 
wheel.
2.Remove accumulations of mud or dirt from 
the mounting surfaces of the wheel and 
hub. Clean the lug bolts.
3.Position the new wheel or spare tire on the 
hub and screw in at least two bolts diago-
nally. 
When you mount wheels other than Genu-
ine BMW light-alloy wheels, different lug 
bolts may also be required.
4.Screw in the remaining lug bolts. Tighten all 
the bolts securely in a diagonal pattern.
5.Lower the vehicle and remove the jack from 
beneath the vehicle. 

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After mounting
1.Tighten the lug bolts in a diagonal pattern.
To ensure safety, always have the 
lug bolts checked with a calibrated 
torque wrench as soon as possible to 
ensure that they are tightened to the speci-
fied torque. The tightening torque is 
100lbft/140Nm.<
2.Reverse the removal sequence when stor-
ing the wheel and tools in the vehicle.
3.Check and correct the tire inflation pressure 
at the earliest opportunity.
Protect valve stems and valve stem 
seal caps from dirt and contamina-
tion. Dirt in valve stems is a frequent source 
of gradual air loss.<
4.Reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor, refer to 
page90, or reset the Tire Pressure Monitor, 
refer to page92.
5.Replace the damaged tire as soon as possi-
ble and have the new wheel/tire balanced.
Driving with spare tire
On certain wheel-tire combinations, the 
size of the spare tire differs from that of 
the rest of the tires. The spare tire is fully capa-
ble of running in all load and speed ranges. 
However, to recreate the original conditions, 
the tire should be replaced as soon as possi-
ble.<
Vehicle battery
Maintenance
The battery is 100 % maintenance-free, i.e., the 
electrolyte will last for the life of the battery 
when the vehicle is operated in a temperate cli-
mate. Your BMW center will be happy to advise 
you on all questions concerning the battery.
Charging battery
Charge the battery in the vehicle only via the 
terminals in the engine compartment and with 
the engine off. Connections, refer to Jump 
starting on page213.
Battery switch
Before storing the vehicle for an extended 
period of several weeks or more, slide the bat-
tery switch located behind the trim panel on the 
right side of the luggage compartment to OFF. 
This reduces the current flow from the battery 
for the period during which the vehicle remains 
parked. A message is shown on the Info Dis-
play. Please take note of the supplementary 
information provided on the Control Display.
Disposal
Have old batteries disposed of following 
replacement at your BMW center or bring 
them to a collection point. Maintain the battery 
in an upright position for transport and storage. 
Always secure the battery to prevent it from tip-
ping over during transport.<
Power failure
After a temporary interruption in electrical 
power, the functioning of some equipment may 
be limited and must be reinitialized. Individual 
settings are also lost and must be updated 
again:
>Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory 
The positions must be stored again, refer to 
page46.
>Time and date 
These must be reset, refer to page84.
>Radio 
Stations must be stored again, refer to 
page158.
>Navigation system 
You must wait until it becomes operational 
again, refer to Inserting navigation CDs/
DVDs on page130. 

Everything from A to Z
230 Exterior mirrors50
– adjusting50
– automatic dimming 
feature123
– automatic heating51
– folding in and out51
– tilting down passenger-side 
mirror51
"Extra"
– rear air conditioning108
– rear refrigerator117
Eyes for lashing, refer to 
Securing cargo125
F
Fader154
"Fader", tone control154
Failure messages, refer to 
Check Control80
Failure of an electrical device, 
refer to Fuses212
False alarm, refer to Avoiding 
unintentional alarms38
Fastening safety belts48
"Fastest route", 
navigation142
Fast forward
– CD changer166
– CD player163
– DVD changer169
Filter, refer to Microfilter/
activated-charcoal filter107
First aid, refer to First-aid 
kit213
First-aid kit213
Fittings for towing and tow 
starting214
Flashlight, refer to 
Rechargeable flashlight113
Flat tire
– Flat Tire Monitor90
– refer to Changing 
wheels209
– refer to Tire condition198
– run-flat tires91,93,199
– spare tire210
– Tire Pressure Monitor91Flat Tire Monitor90
– initializing system90
– limits of system90
– show chains200
– warning lamp91
Flooding, refer to Driving 
through water123
Floor coverings, carpet, refer 
to Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
Floor mat, refer to Caring for 
your vehicle brochure
"FM", radio155
FM waveband155
– High Definition Radio161
Fog lamps101
Footbrake, refer to Braking 
safely123
Footwell lamps, refer to 
Interior lamps102
For specified oil grades, refer 
to Approved engine oils203
Fresh air nozzles, refer to 
Ventilation107
Front airbags94
Front fog lamps, indicator 
lamp11,13
"FTM", Flat Tire Monitor90
Fuel193
– average fuel 
consumption77
– gauge76
– quality193
– refer to Average fuel 
consumption77
– tank capacity221
Fuel filler door192
– releasing in the event of 
electrical malfunction192
Fuel level, refer to Fuel 
gauge76
Fuel-saving driving, refer to 
Energy Control77
"Full", rear seat screen22
"FULL MENU", DVD 
changer171
"Full screen", BMW Night 
Vision98
Fuses212
G
Garage door opener, refer to 
Integrated universal remote 
control111
Gasoline, refer to Fuel 
specifications193
Gear changes, refer to 
Automatic transmission with 
Steptronic62
Gear display, refer to Displays 
on Info Display62
"General destination", 
navigation135
General driving notes122
Glasses compartment115
Glass sunroof, electric41
– convenience 
operation32,34
– moving manually42
Glove compartment113
Grilles, refer to Ventilation107
Gross weight, refer to 
Weights220
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking 
brake58
– Automatic Hold59
– manual operation59
Hands-free microphone, refer 
to Hands-free system177
Hands-free system177
Hazard warning flashers15
"HD", High Definition 
Radio161
Head airbags94
Headlamp control, 
automatic99
Headlamp cover, care, refer to 
Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
Headlamp flasher65
– indicator lamp13
Headlamps99
– care, refer to Caring for your 
vehicle brochure