Giving and receiving assistance
222 Rear: press the arrow symbol on the cover while
prying out the cover upward by hand.
Being towed
Make sure that the ignition is switched on,
refer to page58; otherwise, the low-beam
headlamps, tail lights, turn signals and wind-
shield wipers would not be available. Do not tow
the vehicle with the rear axle raised, as other-
wise the steering can turn to the left or right.
When the engine is stopped, there is no power
assist. 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.
Manual transmission
Gearshift lever in neutral position.
Sequential Manual Transmission with
Drivelogic
Make sure that selector lever position N is
engaged with the ignition switched on, as
otherwise the engine can be damaged during
towing.<
Towing methods
Do not lift vehicle by tow fitting or body
and chassis parts; otherwise, damage
may result.<
In some countries, towing with tow bars or
ropes in public traffic is not permitted. Familiar-
ize yourself with the regulations on towing in the
respective country.
With tow bar
The towing vehicle may not be lighter
than the vehicle to be towed; otherwise, it
will not be possible to reliably control vehicle
response.<
The tow fittings used should be on the same
side on both vehicles. Should it prove impossi-
ble to avoid mounting the tow bar at an offset
angle, please note the following:
>Clearance and maneuvering capability will
be strictly limited during cornering.
>When mounted at an angle, the tow bar will
exert lateral forces, tending to push the
vehicle sideways.
Attach the tow bar to the tow fittings only,
as attachment to other vehicle parts can
lead to damage.<
With tow rope
When starting off in the towing vehicle, make
sure that the tow rope is taut.
To avoid jerking and the associated
stresses on vehicle components when
towing, always use nylon ropes or nylon straps.
Attach tow ropes to the tow fittings only, as
attachment to other vehicle parts can lead to
damage.<
With tow truck
Do not tow the vehicle with only the front
or rear axle raised, as otherwise the
engine may be damaged or the steering can
turn to the left or right.<
Have the vehicle transported on a flatbed sur-
face only.
Reference 241
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
General driving notes114
Glove compartment106
– rechargeable flashlight106
GPS navigation, refer to
Navigation system122
Grills, refer to Ventilation102
Gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights228
Ground clearance116
H
Handbrake60
– indicator lamp13,60
Hands-free system, refer to
Microphone14
Hazard warning flashers15
"HD radio"156
HD radio, refer to High
Definition Radio156
Head airbags89
Headlamp control,
automatic95
Headlamp flasher64
Headlamps
– care, refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
– cleaning, refer to Wiper
system65
– cleaning tank, refer to
Capacities228
– filler neck for washer
fluid203
– replacing bulbs209
Head Light, refer to Adaptive
Head Light96
Head restraints
– front49
– removing49
– sitting safely46
"Head-Up Display"54,92
Head-Up Display91
– default view92
– shift lights63
Heated
– mirrors52
– rear window101
– seats51Heater100
Heating
– exterior mirrors52
– interior99
– rear window101
– residual heat utilization102
– seats51
Heating with engine switched
off, refer to Residual
heat102
Heavy cargo, refer to Securing
cargo118
Height, refer to
Dimensions226
Height adjustment
– seats47
– steering wheel53
High beams97
– headlamp flasher97
– indicator lamp13
– replacing bulbs210
High Definition Radio156
High water, refer to Driving
through water115
Hills116
Holder for cups108
"Home address" for
navigation system134
Homepage of BMW4
Hood202
Horn10
Hotel function33
– unlocking manually34
Hot exhaust system115
"Hour memo"77
"House number" for
destination entry127
Hydraulic brake assistant,
refer to Brake assistant82
Hydroplaning115
– also refer to Minimum tread
depth199
I
IBOC, refer to High Definition
Radio156
Ice, refer to Outside
temperature warning69
ID3-Tag, refer to Information
about track162
Identification mark
– recommended tire
brands200
– tire coding198
Idle61
iDrive16
– adjusting brightness78
– assistance window20
– changing date and time77
– changing language79
– changing menu page19
– changing settings76
– changing units of measure
and display form78
– controller16
– controls16
– displays, menus17
– operating principle17
– selecting menu item19
– selecting or confirming
entry19
– start menu17
– status information20
– symbols18
Ignition58
– switched off59
– switched on58
Ignition key, refer to Keys/
remote control28
Ignition key position 1, refer to
Radio readiness58
Ignition key position 2, refer to
Ignition on58
Ignition lock58
– starting engine with comfort
access38
i menu17
Imprint2
Everything from A to Z
248 Settings
– changing on Control
Display76
– clock, 12h/24h mode77
– configuring, refer to
MDrive54
– configuring, refer to
Personal Profile29
– date78
– language79
– units of measure78
Settings menu, refer to
imenu17
Setting time, refer to
Preselecting activation
time103
Shifting62
Shift lights63
Shiftlock61
Shift paddles on steering
wheel62
Shock absorber control, refer
to EDC Electronic Damping
Control84
Short commands of voice
command system229
"Short route" for
navigation134
Short route in navigation, refer
to Selecting route134
"Show current position"129
"Show destination
position"129
Side airbags89
Side marker lamps, replacing
bulbs211
Side turn signals, replacing
bulbs211
Signal horn, refer to Horn10
Signaling a turn, triple turn
signal activation64
Sill panel lighting, refer to
Interior lamps97
Sitting safely46
– with airbags46
– with head restraints46
– with safety belts46
Ski bag109Slope assistant, refer to
Starting off on slopes115
SMG, refer to Sequential
Manual Transmission with
Drivelogic61
"SMG Drivelogic"54,63
Snap-in adapter
– mounting/removing183
– using170
Snow chains201
Socket, refer to Connecting
electrical devices109
Socket for Onboard
Diagnostics interface
208
Socket for remote control,
refer to Ignition lock58
Soft closure aid, refer to
Automatic soft closing34
Song search with CD, refer to
Sampling tracks, scan163
SOS, refer to Initiating an
emergency call219
Spare
– adapter for spare key28
– fuses218
– key28
– wheel, driving with spare
wheel217
– wheel, refer to Changing
wheels215
Special oils, refer to Approved
engine oils205
Speed-dependent
volume150
Speed limit warning, refer to
Speed limit75
Speedometer12
"Speed volume", refer to Tone
control150
Speed with winter tires200
"Sport" with EDC84
Stability control, refer to
Driving stability control
systems81
Start/Stop button58
– starting the engine59
– switching off the engine59
"Start" for stopwatch76
"Start guidance"127,136Starting assistant, refer to
Starting off on slopes115
Starting difficulties, jump
starting220
Starting engine59
Starting off
– on a slippery surface115
– on slopes115
Start menu, iDrive17
"Start route guidance"129
"Start service"186
"Start Service" for BMW
Assist188
"State / Province" for
destination entry125
"State inspection"73
Station, refer to Radio152
"Status"72
Status information on Control
Display20
Status of this Owner's Manual
at time of printing5
Steering wheel
– adjustment53
– automatic adjustment, refer
to Easy entry/exit53
– automatic adjustment, refer
to Steering wheel
memory48
– buttons on steering
wheel11
– lock, refer to Ignition lock58
– MDrive button54
– memory48
– programmable button53
– shift paddles62
"Steering wheel button"53
Steering-wheel shift buttons,
refer to Shift paddles62
"Stop" for stopwatch76
"Stopwatch"76
Stopwatch76
Storage compartments107
"Store in address book" for
navigation system132
"Store" on the radio154,159
Storing current position132
Storing radio stations154
Everything from A to Z
250 Towing221
– methods222
– tow fittings221
– with manual
transmission222
"Town / City" for destination
entry125
Tow rope222
Tow-starting221
"TPM"87
TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor86
– resetting system87
– system limits86
– warning lamp87
Tracks
– finding163
– random play sequence164
– sampling on CD163
– selecting with CD162
Track width, refer to
Dimensions226
Traction control, refer to DSC
Dynamic Stability
Control82
Traffic congestion
– displaying traffic
information140
– refer to Bypassing route
sections140
Traffic information for
navigation
– depiction in route map142
– displaying141
– during destination
guidance143
– symbols143
Traffic information with
navigation140
"Traffic Info settings"141Transmission
– breaking-in114
– Drivelogic62
– Drive mode62
– idle61
– kick-down, refer to Drive
mode62
– manual transmission60
– reverse gear61
– Sequential Manual
Transmission with
Drivelogic61
– Sequential mode61
– shift lights63
– starting assistant, refer to
Starting off on slopes115
– towing222
– tow-starting223
Transporting children
safely56
Transport securing device,
refer to Securing cargo
118
Tread depth, refer to Minimum
tread depth199
Treble, refer to Tone
control149
"Treble", tone control149
"Trip computer"71
Trip computer71
Trip-distance counter, refer to
Trip odometer68
"Triple turn signal"65
Trip odometer68
Trunk, refer to Luggage
compartment35
Trunk lid, refer to Luggage
compartment lid34
Turning circle, refer to
Dimensions226
Turn signals64
– replacing bulbs210
U
"Unchanged", with MDrive55
Undercarriage protection,
refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Uniform Tire Quality Grading/
UTQR198
"Units"78
Units
– average fuel
consumption78
– temperature78
Universal garage-door
opener, refer to Integrated
universal remote
control105
Universal remote control, refer
to Integrated universal
remote control105
"Unlock button"30
Unlocking
– from inside33
– from outside30
– without key, refer to Comfort
access37
Unlocking without key, refer to
Comfort access37
"Update services"189
Upshift display, refer to Shift
lights63
"USB" in audio mode167
"Use current location as
address"132,134
Used batteries
– refer to Disposal217
– refer to Replacing battery38
Using turn signals64