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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.
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.
Use valve stem seal caps to protect 
valve stems 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 page220. 

Giving and receiving assistance
220 Select "BMW Assist" if you have applied for this 
information service, refer to Roadside Assis-
tance on page190.
Warning triangle*
The warning triangle is conveniently stored in 
the onboard tool kit mounted on the inside of 
the luggage compartment lid.
First-aid kit*
The first-aid kit is also located in the container 
of the onboard tool kit.
Some of the articles contained in the first-aid kit 
have a limited service life. Check the expiration 
dates of the contents regularly and replace the 
contents concerned in a timely fashion as 
needed.
Jump starting
When your battery is discharged, you can use 
two jumper cables to start your vehicle with 
power from the battery in a second vehicle. You 
can also use the same method to help start 
another vehicle. Use only jumper cables with 
fully-insulated terminal clamps.
To avoid the risk of potentially fatal injury, 
always avoid all contact with electrical 
components while the engine is running. Care-
fully adhere to the following sequence, both to 
prevent damage to one or both vehicles, and to 
guard against possible personal injury.<
Preparing
1.Check whether the battery of the other 
vehicle has a voltage of 12 Volts and 
approximately the same capacitance in Ah. 
This information is listed on the battery.
2.Switch off the engine of the assisting vehi-
cle.
3.Switch off any electrical systems and com-
ponents in both vehicles.
Make sure that there is no contact 
between the bodywork of the two vehi-
cles; otherwise, there is a danger of short cir-
cuits.<
Connecting jumper cables
To avoid personal injury from sparks, fol-
low this sequence when connecting jum-
per cables.<
In your BMW, the so-called jump starting termi-
nal in the engine compartment functions as the 
positive battery terminal. The symbol + is 
embossed on the cover.
1.Remove the cover of the BMW jump start-
ing terminal, refer to arrow1.
2.Attach one terminal clamp of the plus/+ 
jumper cable to the positive terminal of the 
battery or a jump starting terminal of the 
vehicle providing assistance.
3.Attach the second positive/+ clamp of the 
jumper cable to the positive battery terminal 
or to a jump starting terminal on the vehicle 
to be started.
4.Attach one negative/– clamp of the jumper 
cable to the negative battery terminal or to 
an engine or body ground of the assisting 
vehicle.  

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Your BMW has a special nut that serves as a 
body ground or negative terminal, refer to 
arrow2.
5.Attach the second negative/– clamp of the 
jumper cable to the negative battery termi-
nal or to an engine or body ground on the 
vehicle to be started.
Starting engine
1.Start the engine of the assisting vehicle and 
allow it to run for several minutes at a fast 
idle.
2.Start the engine on the other vehicle in the 
usual way. 
If the first start attempt is not successful, 
wait a few minutes before another attempt 
in order to allow the discharged battery to 
recharge.
3.Allow the engines to run for several min-
utes.
4.Disconnect the jumper cables again in the 
reverse sequence.
If need be, have the battery checked and 
recharged.
Never use spray fluids to start the 
engine.<
Towing and tow starting
Observe applicable laws and regulations 
for tow starting and towing.<
Do not transport any passengers other 
than the driver in a vehicle that is being 
towed.<
Using tow fitting
The threaded tow fitting is stored in the 
onboard tool kit and must always remain in the 
vehicle. It can be screwed in at the front or rear 
of the BMW.
Only use the tow fitting that comes with 
the vehicle and screw it in as far as it will 
go. Use the tow fitting for towing only on roads. 
Avoid lateral loading of the tow fitting, e.g. do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting. Otherwise, 
damage to the tow fitting and the vehicle can 
occur.<
Access to screw thread
Press the arrow symbol to push out the cover.
Being towed
Do not tow the vehicle by the rear axle; 
because there is no steering lock, the 
wheels could turn to an extreme angle during 
towing. There is no power assist with the 
engine stopped. This then requires increased 
effort for braking and steering.<
Switch on the hazard warning flashers depend-
ing on the local regulations. If the electrical sys-
tem fails, mark the vehicle to be towed, e.g. with 
a sign or warning triangle in the rear window.
Selector lever in position N. Releasing 
shiftlock manually, refer to page64. To 
avoid damaging the automatic transmission, do 
not exceed a towing speed of 45 mph/70 km/h 
and a towing distance of 95 miles/150 km.<
Towing methods
In some countries, towing with tow bars or 
ropes in public traffic is not permitted. 
Familiarize yourself with the regulations on tow-
ing in the respective country.
With tow bar
The towing vehicle must not be lighter 
than the vehicle to be towed; otherwise, 
it will no longer be possible to control vehicle 
response.< 

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Mobility
Changes, technical, refer to 
For your own safety5
Changing scale, map view in 
navigation145
Changing settings on Control 
Display84
Changing time display84
Changing units of measure on 
Control Display84
Changing wheels215
– run-flat tires205
"Channels", radio160
Check Control80
– "CHECK"81
– CHECK button81
Child's seats, refer to 
Installing child restraint 
systems54
Child restraint fixing system 
LATCH55
Child restraint systems54
Child-safety lock56
Chrome parts, refer to Caring 
for your vehicle brochure
Chrome-plated parts, care, 
refer to Caring for your 
vehicle brochure
Cigarette lighter116
"City / Postal Code", 
navigation133
Cleaning, vehicle, refer to 
Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
Cleaning headlamps, tank 
capacity, refer to Wiper fluid 
filler neck66
Cleaning windshield65
"Climate"
– activating activation time for 
parked car ventilation110
– preselecting activation time 
for parked car 
ventilation109
– rear climate control108
– rear refrigerator117
– switching parked car 
ventilation on and off 
directly109Climate comfort 
windshield126
Clock75
– 12/24-hour mode84
– also refer to Assistance 
window21
– display format84
– setting84
"Clock", settings84
Closing
– from inside34
– from outside32
Clothes hooks114
Cockpit10
Cold start, refer to Starting 
engine57
"Color", DVD changer172
Combined instrument, refer to 
Info Display12
"Comfort", EDC Electronic 
Damper Control
90
Comfort Access38
– before driving into a car 
wash39
– changing battery39
Comfort features14
Comfort program, EDC 
Electronic Damper 
Control90
Comfort seat44
– in rear45
"Communication", phone184
Compact Disc
– refer to CD changer165
– refer to CD player163
Compartments, refer to 
Storage compartments113
Compressed audio files, 
CD changer166
Computer76
– displays on Control 
Display77
– units of measure and display 
format84
"Concierge", BMW Assist192
Condensation, refer to When 
vehicle is parked123Condition Based Service 
CBS211
Connecting car vacuum 
cleaner, refer to Power 
socket116
Consumption, refer to 
Average fuel 
consumption77
Consumption statistics, refer 
to Average fuel 
consumption77
"Continue route guidance?", 
navigation144
"Contrast"
– BMW Night Vision98
– DVD changer172
Control Center, refer to 
iDrive16
Control Display
– rear seat screen21
– refer to iDrive16
– setting brightness85
Controller
– programmable button52
– rear seat screen21
– refer to iDrive16
Controls and displays10,14
Coolant210
– level210
– temperature76
Cooler, refer to Rear 
refrigerator117
Cooling
– maximum106,108
– refer to AUTO program
104
– refer to Rear climate 
control108
– refer to Rear refrigerator117
– refer to Switching cooling 
function on and off 
manually107
Copyright2
Cornering Brake Control 
CBC87
Cradle for mobile phone, refer 
to Using snap-in 
adapter178 

Everything from A to Z
236 Creating voice address 
book141
Cruise control67,69
– refer to Active cruise 
control69
– refer to Programmable 
cruise control67
Cruising range77
Cup holders115
Curb weight, refer to 
Weights228
Current consumption, refer to 
Energy Control77
Currentness of Owner's 
Manual5
Current position
– displaying147
– storing139
Cursor for navigation, refer to 
Selecting destination via 
map135
"Curve mode", BMW Night 
Vision98
Customizing settings, refer to 
Key Memory31
D
Dashboard, refer to 
Cockpit10
Data226
– dimensions227
– engine226
– filling capacities229
– weights228
Date, refer to Assistance 
window20
– display format84
– setting84
"Date", setting84
Daytime running lamps100
"DEACTIV.", BMW Assist193
Deactivating front passenger 
airbags54
Defroster, rear window107
Defrosting windows106Defrosting windows and 
removing condensation106
Dehumidifying air, refer to 
Cooling function, switching 
on and off manually107
"DELETE", navigation140
Deleting address book140
Deleting entire list, refer to 
Deleting entries in lists186
Deleting entries in lists186
Destination for navigation131
– selecting using voice141
– selecting via information135
Destination list in navigation 
system, deleting138
"Dest. input", navigation131
"Dest. list", navigation138
Dialed numbers, refer to 
Redialing185
Diamond button52
Digital clock75
Dimensions227
Directional indicators, refer to 
Turn signals65
Direction announcements, 
refer to Route guidance by 
voice instructions146
Direction instructions, refer to 
Voice instructions146
Directory, refer to
– Address book139
– Phone book186
Displacement, refer to Engine 
specifications226
Display, refer to
– iDrive16
– Info Display12
Display illumination, refer to 
Instrument lighting101
Displaying track information, 
CD changer167
Display lighting, refer to 
Instrument lighting101
Display of malfunctions, refer 
to Check Control80Disposal
– remote control battery39
– vehicle battery218
Distance to destination77
– refer to Remaining 
distance77
– units of measure84
Distance warning, refer to 
PDC Park Distance 
Control86
Door entry lighting, refer to 
Interior lamps101
Door key, refer to Remote 
control/key30
Door lock34
Doors
– unlocking and locking from 
inside34
– unlocking and locking from 
outside32
DOT Quality Grades203
Draft-free ventilation107
Driving lamps, refer to Parking 
lamps/low beams100
Driving notes122
Driving route, refer to 
Displaying route145
Driving stability control87
Driving tips, refer to Driving 
notes122
Dry air, refer to Cooling 
function107
DSC Dynamic Stability 
Control87
– indicator lamp13
"DTC"88
DTC Dynamic Traction 
Control88
– indicator lamp13
"DVD", DVD changer171 

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DVD changer170
– adjusting picture172
– adjusting volume153
– controls152
– country codes171
– DVD controller171
– fast forward172
– freeze frame173
– opening specific menu174
– playing DVD171
– reverse172
– searching for chapter172
– selecting language173
– selecting picture format173
– selecting subtitles173
– starting171
– tone control153
DVD multimedia changer, 
refer to DVD changer170
Dynamic Drive89
Dynamic Stability Control 
DSC87
– indicator lamp13
Dynamic Traction Control 
DTC88
– indicator lamp13
E
"EDC"89
EDC Electronic Damping 
Control89
Eject button, refer to Buttons 
on CD player152
Electrical malfunction
– door lock34
– driver's door34
– fuel filler door198
– glass sunroof, electric42
– luggage compartment lid36
– parking brake60
Electric steering wheel 
adjustment51
Electronic brake-force 
distribution87
Electronic Damping Control 
EDC89Electronic Stability Program 
ESP, refer to DSC Dynamic 
Stability Control87
Electronic toll collection 
device, refer to Entry/pass 
tags126
Emergency actuation, refer to 
Manual operation
– door lock34
– driver's door34
– fuel filler door198
– glass sunroof42
– luggage compartment lid36
– parking brake60
– transmission lock for 
automatic transmission with 
Steptronic64
Emergency call219
Emergency release of luggage 
compartment lid from inside 
the luggage 
compartment37
Emergency services, refer to 
Roadside 
Assistance190,219
Energy-conscious driving, 
refer to Energy Control/
current fuel consumption77
Energy Control77
Engine
– breaking-in122
– data226
– overheated, refer to Coolant 
temperature76
– speed75,226
– starting57
– switching off58
Engine compartment208
Engine coolant210
Engine oil
– additives, refer to Approved 
engine oils209
– approved oils209
– checking oil level208
– electronic oil level check208
– oil types, also refer to 
Approved engine oils209
– possible displays of oil level 
check209"Engine oil level O.K."209
"Engine oil level too high"209
Engine output, refer to Engine 
specifications226
Engine overheating, refer to 
Coolant temperature76
Engine speed226
"Enter", navigation134
Entering activation time of 
parked car ventilation109
– "Time 1"110
– "Time 2"110
Entering destination 
address133
Entering house number or 
intersection, navigation133
Entering intersection, 
navigation133
Entering name, destination in 
navigation132
Entering street, 
navigation133
"Entertainment", tone 
control153
Entertainment sound output 
on/off153
Entry/pass tags126
Entry for current position and 
destination, refer to Entering 
destination manually131
Environmentally friendly 
driving, refer to Energy 
Control77
Erasing entire list, refer to 
Deleting entries in lists186
ESP Electronic Stability 
Program, refer to DSC 
Dynamic Stability 
Control87
Event Data Recorders212
Exhaust system, refer to Hot 
exhaust system122 

Everything from A to Z
238 Exterior mirrors50
– adjusting50
– automatic dimming 
feature51
– automatic heating51
– folding in and out51
– tilting down passenger-side 
mirror51
External audio 
device114,169
"Extra"
– rear air conditioner108
– rear refrigerator117
Eyes for lashing, refer to 
Securing cargo125
F
"Fader", balance and 
fader154
Failure messages, refer to 
Check Control80
Failure of an electrical device, 
refer to Fuses218
False alarm, refer to Avoiding 
unintentional alarms38
Fastening safety belts48
"Fastest route", 
navigation142
Fast forward
– CD changer167
– CD player164
– DVD changer172
Filter, refer to Microfilter/
activated-charcoal filter107
First-aid kit220
Fittings for towing and tow 
starting221
Flashlight, refer to 
Rechargeable flashlight113
Flat tire
– Flat Tire Monitor90
– refer to Changing 
wheels215
– refer to Tire condition204
– run-flat tires91,93,205
– spare tire216
– Tire Pressure Monitor91Flat Tire Monitor90
– initializing system90
– show chains206
– system limits90
– 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
Fluid reservoir for washing 
systems, refer to Wiper fluid 
filler neck66
"FM", radio156
FM, refer to Radio156
Fog lamps, refer to Front fog 
lamps101
Following distance cruise 
control, refer to Active cruise 
control69
Footbrake, refer to Braking 
safely123
Footwell lamps, refer to 
Interior lamps101
For specified oil grades, refer 
to Approved engine oils209
Fresh air vents, refer to 
Ventilation107
Front airbags95
Front fog lamps, indicator 
lamp11
,13
Fuel199
– average fuel 
consumption77
– gauge76
– quality199
– refer to Average fuel 
consumption77
– reserve, refer to Fuel 
gauge76
– tank capacity229Fuel consumption display, 
refer to
– Average fuel 
consumption77
– Displays on Info Display76
– Energy control/current 
consumption77
Fuel filler door198
– manually unlocking198
Fuel level, refer to Fuel 
gauge76
Fuel-saving driving, refer to 
Energy Control77
"Full", rear screen22
"FULL MENU", DVD 
changer173
"Full screen", BMW Night 
Vision98
Fuses218
G
Garage door opener, refer to 
Integrated universal remote 
control111
Gas
– display, refer to Fuel 
gauge76
– fuel quality199
Gear changes, refer to 
Automatic transmission with 
Steptronic62
Gear display, refer to Displays 
on Info Display62
"General destination", 
navigation136
General driving notes122
Glasses compartment115
Glass sunroof, electric41
– convenience operation32
– moving manually42
Glove compartment113
Grilles, refer to Ventilation107
Gross weight, refer to 
Weights228 

Everything from A to Z
242 Mounting for vehicle jack, 
refer to Lifting vehicle216
MP3, refer to Compressed 
audio files166
Multi-function steering wheel, 
refer to Buttons on steering 
wheel11
Multifunction switch
– refer to Turn signals/
headlamp flasher65
– refer to Wiper/washer 
system65
N
"Name", navigation132
"Navigation"130,144
Navigation announcements, 
refer to Switching voice 
instructions on/off146
Navigation destination
– manual entry131
– selecting via map135
Navigation drive, installation 
location130
Navigation system130
– address book139
– adjusting volume25,146
– changing route146
– current position147
– destination input131
– destination list138
– displaying route145
– manually entering 
destination address131
– navigation CD/DVD130
– recent destinations137
– route guidance in assistance 
window130
– route list146
– selecting destination via 
information135
– selecting destination via 
map135
– selecting route criteria141
– starting route guidance144
– terminating/continuing route 
guidance144
– voice instructions146"Navi info", programmable 
buttons52
Neck supports, refer to Head 
restraints46
Nets, refer to Securing 
cargo125
"New dest.", 
navigation131,135
"New information", BMW 
Assist192
New remote control, for 
vehicle30
"New route", 
navigation142,146
"Next", navigation135
Night vision device, refer to 
BMW Night Vision97
"No measurement possible at 
this time", checking engine 
oil level209
"None", rear screen22
Non-smokers' equipment 
package, refer to Power 
socket116
Notepad of voice command 
system25
Nozzles, refer to 
Ventilation107
Number of cylinders, refer to 
Engine specifications226
Nylon rope, refer to Towing 
and tow starting221
O
OBD socket212
Octane numbers, refer to Fuel 
specifications199
Odometer75
Oil
– additives, refer to Approved 
engine oils209
– approved engine oils209
– consumption, refer to 
Engine oil, checking208
– level208
– topping up, refer to Adding 
engine oil209
– viscosity ratings209Oil change interval, refer to 
Service requirements78
Oil consumption, refer to 
Checking engine oil208
"Oil level at minimum! Add 
1 quart engine oil", checking 
engine oil level209
"Oil level under min.! Add 
1 quart engine oil", checking 
engine oil level209
"OK", DVD changer174
"ON / OFF", speed limit82
Onboard computer, refer to 
iDrive16
Onboard tool kit213
"On country", navigation136
"On dest.", navigation136
Online help, refer to Roadside 
Assistance190
"On location", navigation136
"On town/city", 
navigation136
Opening and closing
– from inside34
– from outside32
– via door lock34
– with remote control32
Oral note25
Orientation menu, refer to 
Opening start menu18
Outlet slits, refer to 
Ventilation107
Outside air, refer to Automatic 
recirculated-air control 
AUC/recirculated-air 
mode105
Outside temperature 
display75
– changing units of 
measure84
Overview
– all around the steering 
wheel10
– comfort area14
– iDrive16
– radio control152