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9Buttons on steering wheel
10Instrument cluster12
13Ignition lock58
14Horn, entire surface
17Releasing hood20218Opening luggage compartment lid34
Mobile phone
*171
>Press: accepting and ending
call, starting dialing
* for
selected phone number and
redialing if no phone number is
selected
>Press and hold: redialing
Volume
Activating/deactivating voice
command system
* 22
Changing radio station152
Selecting music track162
Scrolling in phone book and in lists
with stored phone numbers
MDrive, call up individual
settings54
Individually programmable53
11
Windshield wipers65
Rain sensor65
12Starting/stopping engine and
switching ignition on/off 58
15
Steering wheel adjustment53
16
Cruise control66
19
Head-Up Display*91
20
Parking lamps95
Low beams95
Daytime running lamps
*96
Automatic headlamp control95
Daytime running lamps
*96
Adaptive Head Light
*96
21
Instrument lighting97
Controls
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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.
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.
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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