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Mobility
5.Change to upper field if necessary. Turn the 
controller until "Lighting" is selected and 
press the controller.
6.Select "Triple turn signal" and press the 
controller.
 Triple turn signal is activated.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
Wiper system
1Switching on wipers
2Switching off wipers or brief wipe
3Activating/deactivating rain sensor
4Cleaning windshield and headlamps
5Adjusting rain sensor sensitivity level
Switching on wipers
Pull the lever upward, arrow1.
The lever automatically returns to its initial posi-
tion when released.
Normal wiper speed
Press once. 
The system reverts to operation in the intermit-
tent mode whenever the vehicle is stationary.
Fast wiper speed
Briefly press twice or press beyond the resis-
tance point. 
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. 

Driving
66 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.<
Filler neck for washer fluid
All washer nozzles are supplied from one reser-
voir.
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 roa d co nditions 
such as snow, rain, ice, and loose road surface. 
Otherwise, you could lose control of the vehicle 
and cause an accident.<
One lever for all functions
1Maintaining speed, storing speed, and 
accelerating
2Maintaining speed, storing speed, and 
decelerating
3Interrupting cruise control
4Resuming stored speed
Maintaining speed, storing speed, and 
accelerating
Press lever to resistance point, arrow 1:
The system maintains and stores the current 
vehicle speed. The display1 in the speedome-
ter, see below, indicates this regulated speed. 
Every time you press the lever, the vehicle's 
speed increases by roughly 1 mph/1 km/h.
Press the lever to the resistance point and 
hold it: 
The vehicle accelerates without pressure on 
the accelerator pedal. The system maintains  

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Engine compartment
1Filler neck for engine oil, refer to Adding 
engine oil
2Expansion tank for coolant, refer to 
page205
3Jump-starting terminal, refer to page2204Body ground/negative terminal
5Filler neck for washer fluid of the headlamp 
and windshield cleaning systems, refer to 
page66
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 
value indicates the current oil level in liters 
above Minimum. 

Everything from A to Z
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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 
System81
– indicator/warning lamp83
Accepted calls178
Accessories6
Accident, refer to Emergency 
call219
Activated-charcoal filter for 
automatic climate 
control103
Activating hour signal77
"Activation time" for parked-
car ventilation103
Adapter for spare key28
Adaptive brake lamps, refer to 
Brake force display88
Adaptive Head Light96
"Add digits" for mobile 
phone178
Additives
– coolant205
– engine oil, refer to Approved 
engine oils205
"Address book" for navigation 
system132
Address for navigation
– deleting133
– entering124,127
– selecting132
– storing132
– storing current position132
"Add to address book"131
"Add to destination 
list"127,129Adjusting interior 
temperature100
Adjusting thigh support47
Adjusting tone in audio mode, 
refer to Tone control149
"After door opened"49
"After unlocking"49
Airbags89
– deactivating, refer to 
Exception for front 
passenger seat56
– indicator/warning lamp90
– indicator lamp for front 
passenger airbags90
– sitting safely46
Air distribution
– automatic100
– manual101
Airing, refer to Ventilation102
Air outlets, refer to 
Ventilation102
Air recirculation, refer to AUC 
Automatic recirculated-air 
control102
"Air recirculation on / off"53
Air supply, automatic climate 
control99
Air volume
101
AKI, refer to Fuel 
specifications195
Alarm system35
– avoiding unintentional 
alarms36
– interior motion sensor36
– switching off alarm36
– switching off tilt alarm 
sensor and interior motion 
sensor36
– tilt alarm sensor36
"All channels"158
"All doors"30
All-season tires, refer to 
Winter tires200"All stations", calling up with 
radio152,155
Alterations, technical, refer to 
For your own safety6
"AM", reception 
range148,152
Antenna, refer to Caring for 
your vehicle brochure
Antenna for mobile phone170
Antifreeze
– coolant205
– washer fluid66
Antilock Brake System 
ABS81
– indicator/warning lamp83
Anti-theft alarm system, refer 
to Alarm system35
Anti-theft system, refer to 
Central locking system30
Approved axle loads, refer to 
Weights228
Approved engine oils205
Approved gross vehicle 
weight, refer to Weights228
Armrest, refer to Center 
armrest107
Around the center console14
Around the steering wheel10
Arrival time
– refer to Computer70
– refer to Starting destination 
guidance136
"Arrow display" for navigation 
system137
Artificial leather, refer to 
Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
Ashtray108
Assist, refer to 
BMW Assist185
Assistance systems, refer to 
Driving stability control 
systems81 

Everything from A to Z
240 Exhaust system, refer to Hot 
exhaust system115
Exterior mirrors52
– adjusting52
– automatic dimming 
feature52
– automatic heating52
– folding in and out52
– tilting down passenger-side 
mirror52
External audio device107
Eye for tow-starting and 
towing, refer to Tow 
fitting221
Eyes for lashing, refer to 
Securing cargo118
F
"Fader", refer to Tone 
control150
Fader, refer to Tone 
control150
Failure messages, refer to 
Check Control73
False alarm
– refer to Avoiding 
unintentional alarms36
– refer to Switching off 
alarm36
Fastening safety belts, refer to 
Safety belts51
Fastest route for 
navigation134
Fast forward
– CD changer164
– CD player164
"Fast route" for 
navigation134
"Favorites", calling up with 
radio155
Filler neck for washer fluid66
Filling bottle, refer to 
M Mobility System212
Filter, refer to Microfilter/
activated-charcoal filter103Fine 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 flashlight106
Flat tire
– Flat Tire Monitor84
– M Mobility System212
– run-flat tires87
– spare wheel215
– Tire Pressure Monitor86
– warning lamp86,87
Flat Tire Monitor84
– false alarms85
– initializing system85
– limits of system85
– snow chains201
– warning lamp86
Floor mats, refer to Caring for 
your vehicle brochure
Floor mats/carpets, refer to 
Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
Fluid reservoir, refer to Filler 
neck for washer fluid66
"FM", reception 
range148,152
FM, waveband152
Folding into raised position 
convertible top 
compartment floor, 
Convertible35
Footbrake, refer to Braking 
safely116
Footwell lighting, refer to 
Interior lamps97
For specified oil grades, refer 
to Approved engine oils205
For your own safety6
Freeway, refer to Route 
criteria134
Front airbags89Front passenger airbags
– deactivating89
– deactivating, refer to 
Exception for front 
passenger seat56
"FTM"85
FTM, refer to Flat Tire 
Monitor84
Fuel
– average consumption70
– display69
– fuel specifications195
– high-quality brands195
– quality195
– specifications195
– tank contents, refer to 
Capacities228
Fuel display, refer to Fuel 
gauge69
Fuel filler door194
– releasing in the event of 
electrical malfunction194
Fuel gauge69
Full mobile phone preparation 
package170
Full screen display, refer to 
Switching assistance 
window off20
Fuses218
G
Garage-door opener, refer to 
Integrated universal remote 
control105
Gasoline
– refer to Average fuel 
consumption70
– refer to Fuel 
specifications195
– refer to Required fuel195
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel 
gauge69
Gear changes62
Gear display, refer to Displays 
in instrument cluster62
Gearshift lever, manual 
transmission60 

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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 

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V
Valve screw caps, refer to 
After mounting216
Vehicle
– battery217
– breaking-in114
– care, refer to Caring for your 
vehicle brochure
– cargo loading117
– measurements, refer to 
Dimensions226
– parking59
– washing, refer to Caring for 
your vehicle brochure
– weights228
"Vehicle / Tires" for 
unlocking30
Vehicle jack215
– jacking points216
Vehicle position, refer to 
Displaying current 
position144
Ventilation102
– draft-free103
– for cooling103
– parked car ventilation103
Vent outlets of automatic 
climate control99
"Vent settings"101
Viscosity205
Voice, refer to Destination 
guidance with voice 
instructions139
Voice command system
– overview22
– short commands229
Voice instructions for 
navigation system139
– muting54
– repeating54,140
– switching on/off54,139
– volume140
Voice phone book182Volume148
– audio sources148
– fuel tank, refer to 
Capacities228
– luggage compartment228
– mobile phone176
– setting speed-
dependent150
– voice instructions140
– windshield cleaning system, 
refer to Capacities228
Volume adjustment in audio 
mode
– front-to-rear150
– right/left150
W
Warning lamps, refer to 
Indicator and warning 
lamps13
Warning messages, refer to 
Check Control73
Warning triangle219
Warranty and Service Guide 
Booklet for Canadian 
models207
Washer fluid
– capacity of the reservoir66
– wiper system66
Water on roads, refer to 
Driving through water115
Waveband for radio152
"WB"148,156
Wear indicators in tires, refer 
to Minimum tread depth199
Weather news flashes155
Website BMW4
Weights228
Wheel/tire combination, refer 
to New wheels and tires200
Wheel/tire damage199
Wheel/tire replacement, refer 
to New wheels and tires200
Wheelbase, refer to 
Dimensions226
Wheels and tires196Width, refer to 
Dimensions226
Wind deflector44
Windows38
– comfort closing with comfort 
access37
– comfort operation31,32
– opening and closing, 
Convertible39
– opening and closing, 
Coupe38
– rear window, Convertible39
Windshield
– cleaning, refer to Wiper 
system65
– defrosting, refer to 
Defrosting windows101
– displays, refer to Head-Up 
Display91
Windshield wash
– automatic, refer to Rain 
sensor65
– capacities, reservoir228
– filler neck for washer 
fluid203
– nozzles66
– washer fluid66
– wiper system65
Windshield wipers, refer to 
Wiper system65
– care, refer to Caring for your 
vehicle brochure
– replacing wiper blades209
Winter tires
200
– setting speed limit75
– storage201
Wiper blades
– care, refer to Caring for your 
vehicle brochure
– replacing209
Wiper system65
– rain sensor65
– washer fluid66
– windshield washer 
nozzles66
"With highways" for 
navigation system134