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Washer fluid reservoir
Fill with water and, if required, with a washer 
antifreeze, according to manufacturer's recom-
mendations.
All washer nozzles are supplied with washer 
fluid by the same reservoir.
Mix the water and antifreeze before filling 
the washer fluid reservoir to make sure 
the correct concentration is maintained.<
Capacity
Approx. 6.3USquarts/6liters.
Cruise control*
The concept
Cruise control is available for use at speeds of 
approx. 20 mph or 30 km/h. The car then stores 
and maintains the speed that you specify using 
the lever on the steering column. In order to 
maintain the specified speed, the system 
brakes the vehicle when the engine braking 
effect is insufficient on downhill gradients.
Do not use cruise control when driving at 
constant speed is prevented by adverse 
conditions, e.g. winding roads, dense traffic or 
poor road conditions due to, e.g., snow, rain, ice 
or loose surfaces. Otherwise you could lose 
control of the vehicle and cause an accident as a 
result.<
Manual transmission
You can shift gears while cruise control is acti-
vated. An indicator lamp notifies you that you 
should shift gears when you drive for an extended period at very high or very low engine 
speeds, or the system is deactivated.
One lever for all functions
1Storing and maintaining speed or accelerat-
ing
2Storing and maintaining speed or deceler-
ating
3Deactivating cruise control
4Resuming a speed stored beforehand
Maintaining current speed
Tap the lever, arrow 1, or pull it briefly, arrow 2.
The car's current speed is stored and main-
tained. It is displayed in the speedometer and 
briefly in the instrument cluster.
On uphill gradients, it may prove impossible to 
maintain the set speed if current engine power 
output is insufficient. If the engine braking 
effect is insufficient on downhill slopes, the sys-
tem will brake the vehicle slightly.
Increasing desired speed
Repeatedly press the lever to the resistance 
point or beyond, arrow1, until the desired 
speed is reached.
>Each time the lever is pressed to the resis-
tance point, the desired speed is increased 
by approx. 1 mph or 1 km/h.
>Each time the lever is pressed beyond the 
resistance point, the desired speed is 
increased by up to 5 mph or 10 km/h.
The system stores and maintains the speed.
Accelerating using the lever
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At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Audio156
– controls156
– switching on/off156
– tone control157
– volume157
"Audio", refer to Tone 
control157
Audio device, external111
"Auto. headlamps"98
Automatic
– air distribution103
– air flow rate103
– cruise control64,66
– headlamp control97
– service notification192
– storing of stations161
Automatic climate control101
– automatic air 
distribution103
– settings via iDrive102
Automatic curb monitor50
"Automatic programs" with 
automatic climate 
control103
Automatic recirculated-air 
control AUC103
Automatic station search161
Automatic transmission with 
Steptronic59
– interlock59,60
– overriding selector lever 
lock61
– shiftlock, refer to Changing 
selector lever position60
– sport program60
– towing231
– tow-starting231
"Automatic ventilation"105
AUTO program for automatic 
climate control103
"Autostore"
– on the radio162
"AUX"156,173
"AUX" for external audio 
device173
AUX-IN
– port111
AUX-In, refer to External audio 
device173Average fuel consumption74
– setting the units77
Average speed74
"Avoid ferries" in 
navigation142
"Avoid highways" in 
navigation141
Avoid highways in 
navigation141
Avoiding unintentional 
alarms36
"Avoid tollroads" in 
navigation142
Axle loads, refer to 
Weights239
"A - Z"182
B
Backrest contour, refer to 
Lumbar support46
Backrests, refer to Seat 
adjustment45
Backrest width adjustment46
Back seats
– refer to Rear seats47
Backup lamps
– replacing bulbs225,226
Backup lamps, refer to Tail 
lamps224
Balance, tone control157
Band-aids, refer to First-aid 
pouch229
Bar, refer to Towing 
methods232
Bass, tone control157
Bass sounds, refer to Tone 
control157
Bass sounds, refer to Treble 
and bass157
Battery227
– charging227
– disposal38,227
– jump starting230
– remote control28
– temporary power failure227
Battery renewal
– remote control38
– remote control for vehicle38Being towed232
Belts, refer to Safety belts49
Belt tensioner, refer to Safety 
belts49
Beverage holders, refer to 
Cup holders111
Blower, refer to Air flow 
rate103
Bluetooth, refer to separate 
Owner's Manual
"BMW Assist"191,192,193
BMW Assist
– activating195
– Concierge service193
– contacting BMW Customer 
Relations193
– Roadside Assistance191
– services offered190
– TeleService192
"BMW Contact"184
"BMW Contact 
Numbers"184
BMW Homepage4
BMW Maintenance 
System219
"BMW 
Services"194
,195,196
BMW webpage4
Bottle holders, refer to Cup 
holders111
Bracket for telephone or 
mobile phone
– refer to Snap-in adapter in 
the center armrest storage 
compartment110
Brake assist, refer to Dynamic 
Brake Control DBC87
Brake fluid, refer to Service 
requirements77
Brake Force Display94
Brake lamps
– replacing bulbs225,226
– two-stage94
Brake pads122
– breaking in122
Brake rotors123
– brakes122
– breaking in122
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Everything from A - Z
252 Entering the intersection133
"Entertainment"156
Entry lamps, refer to Interior 
lamps100
Environmentally friendly 
driving, refer to Energy 
Control73
"Equalizer", refer to Tone 
control158
Equalizer, refer to Tone 
control158
Error messages, refer to 
Check Control82
"ESN"164
ESP Electronic Stability 
Program, refer to DSC 
Dynamic Stability 
Control87
Event data recorders220
Exhaust system, refer to Hot 
exhaust system122
Expanding the cargo bay115
Exterior mirrors50
– adjusting50
– automatic dimming 
feature51
– automatic heating50
– folding in and out50
External audio 
device111,173
Eyes
– for tow-starting and towing 
away231
– for tying down loads125
F
Fader, tone control157
Failure messages, refer to 
Check Control82
Failure of an electrical 
consumer227
False alarm
– avoiding unintentional 
alarm36
– switching off an alarm36
Fastening safety belts, refer to 
Safety belts49Fastest route for 
navigation141
Fast forward
– CD changer170
– CD player170
"Fast route" in navigation141
Filter
– refer to Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic 
climate control105
Fine wood, refer to Caring for 
your vehicle brochure
First aid pouch229
Fixture for remote control, 
refer to Ignition lock57
Flashlight, refer to 
Rechargeable flashlight110
Flash when locking/
unlocking30
Flat
– Run-Flat Tires212
– Tire Pressure Monitor 
TPM91
Flat tire
– Tire Pressure Monitor91
Flat Tire Monitor FTM90
– indicating a flat tire91
– indicator/warning lamp91
– initializing the system90
– malfunction91
– snow chains90,213
– system limits90
Flat tires, refer to Tire 
condition211
Floor mats, carpets, refer to 
Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
Fluid reservoir, refer to 
Washer fluid reservoir64
"FM", waveband156,160
FM, waveband160
Fog lamps99
– indicator lamp13,99
Folding in the mirrors, before 
driving into a car wash50
Folding rear seat backrest115
Folding up the floor panel117
Footbrake, refer to Braking 
safely123Footwell lamps, refer to 
Interior lamps100
For your own safety5
Four-wheel drive, refer to 
xDrive88
Front airbags95
FTM, refer to Flat Tire 
Monitor90
Fuel201
– average consumption74
– display73
– high-quality brands201
– quality201
– specifications201
– tank contents, refer to 
Capacities241
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel 
gauge73
Fuel display, refer to Fuel 
gauge73
Fuel-efficient driving, refer to 
Energy Control73
Fuel filler door200
– releasing in the event of 
electrical malfunction200
Fuses227
G
Garage door opener, refer to 
Integrated universal remote 
control107
Gasoline, refer to Required 
fuel201
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel 
gauge73
Gasoline engine, checking oil 
level215
Gear indicator
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic59
Gearshift lever
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic60
– manual transmission59
Gearshifts
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic60
– manual transmission59
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