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At a glance
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
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, headlamps and
BMW Night Vision camera*
Pull the lever, arrow4:
The system sprays washer fluid against the
windshield and activates the wipers for a brief
period.
With the vehicle lighting switched on, the head-
lamps and the BMW Night Vision camera are
also cleaned simultaneously at suitable inter-
vals.
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.
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 road conditions
such as snow, rain, ice, and loose road surface.
Otherwise, you could lose control of the vehicle
and cause an accident.<
Mobility
209Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Engine compartment
1Filler neck for engine oil, refer to Adding
engine oil
2Jump-starting terminal, refer to page2203Washer fluid reservoir of the headlamp and
windshield cleaning systems, refer to
page67
4Expansion tank for coolant, refer to
page211
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 explanation of principle, refer to
page16.1.Press the button.
This opens the start menu.
2.Press the controller to open the menu.
3.Turn the controller until "Info sources" is
selected and press the controller.
4.Turn the controller until "Service" is
selected and press the controller.
Everything from A to Z
234
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
System88
– indicator/warning lamp90
ACC, refer to Active cruise
control68
Acceleration assistant with
SMG65
Accepted calls182
Accessories6
Accident, refer to Emergency
call219
Activated-charcoal filter for
automatic climate
control111
Activating hour signal84
"Activation time" for parked
car ventilation111
Active cruise control68
– indicator lamp71
– radar sensor72
– selecting distance70
– warning lamps71
Active steering95
– warning lamp95
Adapter for spare key28
Adaptive brake lamps, refer to
Brake force display95
Adaptive Head Light104
"Add digits" for mobile
phone183
Additives
– coolant211
– engine oil, refer to Approved
engine oils210"Address book" for
navigation136
Address for navigation
– deleting138
– entering129,132
– selecting137
– storing137
– storing current position137
"Add to address book"136
"Add to destination
list"132,134
Adjusting interior
temperature108
Adjusting the thigh support49
Adjusting tone in audio mode,
refer to Tone control155
"After opening door"51
"After unlocking"51
Airbags95
– deactivating, refer to
Exception for front
passenger seat57
– indicator/warning lamp97
– indicator lamp for front
passenger airbags97
– sitting safely48
Air distribution
– automatic108
– manual109
Airing, refer to Ventilation110
Air outlets, refer to
Ventilation110
Air recirculation, refer to AUC
Automatic recirculated-air
control110
"Air recirculation on / off"56
Air supply, automatic climate
control107
Air volume109
AKI, refer to Fuel
specifications201Alarm system36
– avoiding unintentional
alarms37
– interior motion sensor36
– switching off alarm36
– switching off tilt alarm
sensor and interior motion
sensor37
– tilt alarm sensor36
"All channels"164
"All doors"31
All-season tires, refer to
Winter tires207
"All stations" on the radio,
selecting158,161
Alterations, technical, refer to
For your own safety6
Alternate route, refer to
Bypassing traffic
congestion148
"AM", reception
range155,158
Antenna, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
Antenna for mobile phone176
Antifreeze
– coolant211
– washer fluid67
Antilock Brake System
ABS88
– indicator/warning lamp90
Anti-theft alarm system, refer
to Alarm system36
Anti-theft system, refer to
Central locking system30
Approved axle loads, refer to
Weights229
Approved engine oils210
Approved gross vehicle
weight, refer to Weights229
Armrest, refer to Center
armrest115
Everything from A to Z
240 Engine
– breaking-in122
– data226
– overheated, refer to Coolant
temperature75
– speed226
– starting60
– starting, comfort access37
– starting difficulties60
– switching off61
– switching off when equipped
with Automatic
transmission, with comfort
access38
Engine compartment209
Engine coolant211
Engine oil
– adding210
– additives, refer to Approved
engine oils210
– approved oils210
– electronic oil level check209
– interval between changes,
refer to Service
requirements78
– oil change210
– oil grades, refer to Approved
engine oils210
– recommended oils210
– temperature76
– temperature gauge76
"Engine oil level"210
Engine output, refer to Engine
data226
Engine overheating, refer to
Coolant temperature75
Engine speed, refer to Engine
data226
Engine starting, refer to
Starting engine60
"Enter address"130,137
Entering address129,132
Entering destination via town/
city name130
Entering intersection,
navigation131
Entering rear52Entering town/city for
navigation130
Entering zip code for
navigation131
"Entertainment"154
Entertainment sound output
on/off155
Entry map for destination134
Equalizer, refer to Tone
control157
"Equalizer", tone control157
"ESN"
164
ESP Electronic Stability
Program, refer to DSC
Dynamic Stability
Control89
Event data recorders213
Exhaust system, refer to Hot
exhaust system122
Exterior mirrors54
– adjusting54
– automatic dimming
feature54
– automatic heating54
– folding in and out54
– tilting down passenger-side
mirror54
External audio
device115,173
Eye for tow-starting and
towing, refer to Tow
fitting221
Eyes for lashing, refer to
Securing cargo125
F
"Fader", refer to Tone
control156
Fader, refer to Tone
control156
Failure messages, refer to
Check Control80
False alarm
– refer to Avoiding
unintentional alarms37
– refer to Switching off
alarm36Fastening safety belts, refer to
Safety belts53
Fastest route for
navigation139
Fast forward
– CD changer171
– CD player171
"Fast route" for
navigation139
"Favorites" calling up with
radio161
Filter, refer to Microfilter/
activated-charcoal filter111
Fine wood, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
First aid, refer to First-aid
kit220
First-aid kit220
Flashing
– when locking and unlocking,
refer to Setting confirmation
signals31
Flashlight, refer to
Rechargeable flashlight114
Flat tire
– Flat Tire Monitor90
– run-flat tires91,93,206
– Tire Pressure Monitor92
– warning lamp91,93
Flat tire, refer to Run-flat
tires206
Flat Tire Monitor90
– false alarms91
– initializing system91
– limits of system91
– show chains207
– warning lamp91
Floor mats, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
Floor mats/carpets, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Fluid reservoir, refer to
Washer fluid reservoir67
"FM", reception
range155,158
FM, waveband158
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Mobility
Fog lamps105
– indicator lamp13,105
Folding into raised position
convertible top
compartment floor,
Convertible35
Footbrake, refer to Braking
safely123
Footwell lighting, refer to
Interior lamps105
For specified oil grades, refer
to Approved engine oils210
For your own safety6
Freeway, refer to Route
criteria139
Front airbags95
Front passenger airbags
– deactivating96
FTM, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor90
Fuel
– average consumption76
– display76
– fuel specifications201
– high-quality brands201
– quality201
– specifications201
– tank contents, refer to
Capacities229
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gauge76
Fuel filler door200
– releasing in the event of
electrical malfunction200
Fuel gauge76
Full mobile phone preparation
package176
Full screen display, refer to
Switching assistance
window off20
"Full screen" with BMW Night
Vision102
Fuses218G
Garage-door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control113
Gasoline
– refer to Average fuel
consumption76
Gasoline, refer to Fuel
specifications201
Gasoline, refer to Required
fuel201
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel
gauge76
Gear changes
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic63
– SMG Sequential Manual
Transmission63
Gear display
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic63
– SMG Sequential Manual
Transmission62
Gearshift lever
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic63
– manual transmission61
– SMG Sequential Manual
Transmission62
General driving notes122
Glass sunroof, electric with
raise function41
– comfort operation32
– comfort operation with
comfort access38
– moving manually42
– remote control31
Glove compartment114
– rechargeable flashlight114
GPS navigation, refer to
Navigation system128
Grills, refer to Ventilation110
Gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights229
H
Handbrake61
– indicator lamp13,61
Hands-free system, refer to
Microphone14
Hazard warning flashers15
"HD radio"162
HD radio, refer to High
Definition Radio162
Head airbags95
Headlamp
– cleaning tank, refer to
Capacities229
Headlamp control,
automatic103
Headlamp flasher65
Headlamps
– care, refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
– cleaning, refer to Wiper
system66
– replacing bulbs214
– reservoir for washer
fluid209
Head Light, refer to Adaptive
Head Light104
Head restraints
– front51
– removing51
– sitting safely48
"Head-Up Display"99
Head-Up Display98
Heated
– mirrors54
– rear window109
– seats53
– steering wheel55
Heater108
Heating
– exterior mirrors54
– interior107
– rear window109
– residual heat utilization110
– seats53
– steering wheel55
Everything from A to Z
252 Volume154
– audio sources154
– fuel tank, refer to
Capacities229
– luggage compartment229
– mobile phone180
– setting speed-
dependent156
– voice instructions145
– windshield cleaning system,
refer to Capacities229
Volume adjustment in audio
mode
– front-to-rear156
– right/left156
W
Warning lamps, refer to
Indicator and warning
lamps13
Warning messages, refer to
Check Control80
Warning triangle219
Warranty and Service Guide
Booklet for Canadian
models212
Washer fluid
– capacity of the reservoir67
– wiper system67
Washer fluid reservoir67
Water on roads, refer to
Driving through water123
Waveband for radio158
"WB"155,162
Wear indicators in tires, refer
to Minimum tread depth205
Weather news flashes161
Website BMW4
Weights229
Wheel/tire combination, refer
to New wheels and tires206
Wheel/tire damage205
Wheel/tire replacement, refer
to New wheels and tires206
Wheelbase, refer to
Dimensions227
Wheels and tires202Width, refer to
Dimensions227
Wind deflector46
Windows39
– comfort closing with comfort
access38
– comfort operation31,32
– opening and closing,
Convertible39
– opening and closing,
Coupe39
– rear window, Convertible40
Windshield
– cleaning, refer to Wiper
system66
– defrosting, refer to
Defrosting windows109
– displays, refer to Head-Up
Display98
Windshield wash
– automatic, refer to Rain
sensor66
– capacities, reservoir229
– nozzles67
– reservoir for washer
fluid209
– washer fluid67
– wiper system66
Windshield wipers, refer to
Washer system
– replacing wiper blades214
Windshield wipers, refer to
Wiper system
66
– care, refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Winter tires207
– setting speed limit82
– storage207
Wiper blades
– care, refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
– replacing214
Wiper system66
– rain sensor66
– washer fluid67
– windshield washer
nozzles67"With highways" for
navigation139
Wood decoration, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Word matching principle for
navigation140
Working in the engine
compartment208
Wrenches/screwdrivers, refer
to Onboard tool kit214
X
Xenon lamps214
– replacing bulbs214
Y
Your individual vehicle
– programmable buttons on
steering wheel55
– settings, refer to Personal
Profile29
Z
"Zoom" with BMW Night
Vision102