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Controls
57Reference
At a glance
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
The system reverts to operation at normal
speed whenever the vehicle is stationary.
Rain sensor
Wiper operation is controlled automatically as a
function of the rain intensity. The rain sensor is
located on the windshield, directly in front of the
interior rearview mirror.
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
Pull the lever, arrow4:
The system sprays washer fluid against the
windshield and activates the wipers for a brief
period.
When the vehicle lighting is switched on, the
headlamps are simultaneously washed at
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
All washer jets are supplied from one reservoir.
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.<
Capacity
Capacity approx. 5.3 US quarts/5 liters.
Cruise control
The concept
The cruise control is available for use at speeds
of approx. 20 mph/30 km/h and higher. The
vehicle stores and maintains the speed that you
set using the lever mounted on the steering col-
umn.
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Under the hood
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Engine compartment
1Filler neck for engine oil, refer to Adding
engine oil
2Expansion tank for coolant, refer to
page178
3Brake fluid reservoir, located beneath the
microfilter cover, refer to page1794Jump-starting terminal, refer to page192
5Body ground/negative terminal
6Washer fluid reservoir of the headlamp and
windshield cleaning systems, refer to
page57
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. You can display the oil level in the
instrument cluster.
1Oil level
2Maximum marking
3Minimum marking
Press the BC button in the turn signal lever
repeatedly until the oil level display is shown in
the instrument cluster. The displayed numeric
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Everything from A to Z
206
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
System71
Accessories6
Activated-charcoal filter87
Activating hour signal68
"Activation time" for parked
car ventilation88
Adapter for spare key28
Adaptive brake lamps, refer to
Brake force display75
Adaptive Head Light81
"Add digits" for mobile
phone154
"Address book" for
navigation114
Address for navigation
– deleting115
– entering107,110
– selecting115
– storing114
– storing current position114
"Add to address book"114
"Add to destination list"110
Adjusting confirmation signals
for locking and unlocking31
Adjusting the thigh support40
Adjusting tone in audio mode,
refer to Tone control127
"After door opened"41
"After unlocking"41Airbags75
– deactivating, refer to
Exception for front
passenger seat48
– sitting safely39
– warning lamp77
Air distribution
– automatic85
– manual86
Airing, refer to Ventilation87
Air recirculation, refer to AUC
Automatic recirculated-air
control87
"Air recirculation on / off"45
Air vents, refer to
Ventilation87
Air volume86
AKI, refer to Fuel
specifications169
Alarm system35
– avoiding unintentional
alarms35
– interior motion sensor35
– switching off alarm35
– switching off tilt alarm
sensor and interior motion
sensor36
– tilt alarm sensor35
"All channels"136
"All doors"30
All-season tires, refer to
Winter tires174
"All stations" on the radio,
selecting130,133
Alterations, technical, refer to
For your own safety6
"AM", reception
range126,130
Antenna for mobile phone148
Antifreeze
– coolant178
– washer fluid57Antilock Brake System
ABS71
Anti-theft alarm system, refer
to Alarm system35
Anti-theft system, refer to
Central locking system29
Approved axle loads, refer to
Weights200
Approved engine oils178
Approved gross vehicle
weight, refer to Weights200
Armrest, refer to Center
armrest92
Around the center console14
Around the steering wheel10
Arrival time
– refer to Computer61
– refer to Starting destination
guidance118
"Arrow display" during
Navigation119
Ashtray93
Assist, refer to
BMW Assist161
Assistance systems, refer to
Driving stability control
systems71
Assistance window20
"Assist. window off"21
AUC Automatic recirculated-
air control87
Audio126
– controls126
– switching on/off126
– tone control127
– volume127
"Audio", refer to Tone
control127
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Reference 221
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
W
Warning lamps, refer to
Indicator and warning
lamps13
Warning messages, refer to
Check Control64
Warning triangle191
Warranty and Service Guide
Booklet for Canadian
models180
Washer fluid
– capacity of the reservoir57
– wiper system57
Washer fluid reservoir57
Water on roads, refer to
Driving through water99
Waveband for radio130
"WB"126,134
Wear indicators in tires, refer
to Minimum tread depth173
Weather news flashes133
Website4
Weights200
Wheel/tire combination, refer
to New wheels and tires173
Wheel/tire damage173
Wheel/tire replacement, refer
to New wheels and tires173
Wheelbase, refer to
Dimensions199
Wheels and tires170
Width, refer to
Dimensions199
Windows37
– comfort closing with comfort
access37
– convenience
operation31,32
– opening, closing37
Windshield
– cleaning, refer to Wiper
system57
– defrosting, refer to
Defrosting windows86
– displays, refer to Head-Up
Display77
Windshield washer nozzles57Windshield washer system,
refer to Washer/wiper
system56
Windshield wiper blade
replacement182
Windshield wipers, refer to
Wiper/washer system56
Winter tires174
– setting speed limit66
– storage174
Wiper blade replacement182
Wiper system56
– rain sensor57
– washer fluid57
– windshield washer
nozzles57
"With highways" for
navigation117
Word matching principle for
navigation117
Working in the engine
compartment175
Wrenches/screwdrivers, refer
to Onboard tool kit182
X
Xenon lamps182
– replacing bulbs182