Driving
62 3.Insert the releasing tool, contained in the
onboard tool kit under the floor panel, refer
to page228, into the opening, arrow1.
4.Turn the releasing tool as far as possible,
arrow2, and then press downward. The
transmission lock is released.
Lock the transmission lock after parking
the vehicle at its destination. Otherwise
there is a danger of the vehicle rolling.<
Locking
1.Pull out the releasing tool.
The transmission lock is locked again.
2.Close the cover in the bottom of the cup
holder and lay in the mat again.
3.Close the cover of the cup holder and stow
the releasing tool.
The display in the instrument cluster
must change from N to P after locking the
transmission lock. Otherwise there is a danger
of the vehicle rolling.<
Information on jump starting and towing from
page237.
Turn signals/headlamp
flasher/high beams
1High beams
2Headlamp flasher
3Turn signals
Using turn signals
Press the lever beyond the resistance point.
To switch off manually, press the lever up to the
resistance point.
Atypically rapid flashing of the indicator
lamp indicates that a turn signal bulb
needs to be replaced.<
Signaling briefly
Press lever to resistance point and hold for as
long as you wish to signal.
Triple turn signal activation
Press the lever up to the resistance point; the
turn signal flashes once.
You can switch over this function so that the
turn signal flashes three times. The setting is
stored for the remote control currently in use.
iDrive, for explanation of concept, refer to
page16.
1.Press the button.
This opens the start menu.
2.Press the controller to open the menu.
3.Select "Settings" and press the controller.
4.Select "Vehicle / Tires" and press the con-
troller.
Mobility
229Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
For care and maintenance of the headlamps,
please follow the instructions in the separate
Caring for your vehicle brochure.
For bulbs for which replacement is not
described and for checking and adjusting
headlamp aim, please contact your BMW
Sports Activity Vehicle Center.<
Light-emitting diodes LEDs
Light-emitting diodes installed behind translu-
cent lenses serve as the light source for many of
the controls and displays in your vehicle. These
light-emitting diodes, which operate using a
concept similar to that applied in conventional
lasers, are officially designated as Class 1 light-
emitting diodes.
Do not remove the covers, and never
stare into the unfiltered light for several
hours, as irritation of the retina could result.<
Xenon bulbs
The service life of these bulbs is very long and
the probability of a failure is very low, provided
that they are not switched on and off an unusual
number of times. If one of these bulbs should
nevertheless fail, it is possible to continue driv-
ing with great caution using the fog lamps, pro-
vided traffic laws in your area do not prohibit
this.
Have work on the xenon light unit includ-
ing changing the bulb carried out only by
your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center or a
workshop that works according to BMW repair
procedures with correspondingly trained per-
sonnel. Due to the high voltage present in the
system, there is a danger of fatal injuries when
work is carried out improperly.<
Halogen bulbs:
Parking lamps and low beams
H8 bulb, 35 watts
The bulb is pressurized. Therefore, wear
safety glasses and protective gloves.
Otherwise there is a danger of injuries if the
bulb is accidentally damaged during replace-
ment.<
1.Turn the cover to the left and remove.
2.Turn the bulbs to the left, pull off the con-
nector and replace.
3.Install in the reverse order.
Turn signals, front
24-watt bulb, PSY24W
1.Unscrew bulb holder with bulb to the left,
refer to arrow, and replace.
2.Install in the reverse order.
Side marker lamps, rear
To replace, please go to a BMW Sports Activity
Vehicle Center or a workshop that works
according to BMW repair procedures with cor-
respondingly trained personnel.
Replacing components
230
Tail lamps
>Turn signals, brake lamps: 21-watt bulb,
P21W
>Backup lamps and brake force display:
16-watt bulb, W16W
>Rear lamp: LED technology.
In case of a defect, please go to a BMW
Sports Activity Vehicle Center or a work-
shop that works according to BMW repair
procedures with correspondingly trained
personnel.
Position of lamps
1Rear lamp
2Brake force display
3Turn signal
4Brake lamp/rear lamp
5Backup lamp
6Brake lamp
Brake lamp
1.Open the side panel in the cargo bay.
2.Remove the first-aid kit
* and warning trian-
gle
* if necessary. Fold up the insulation.
3.Turn the bulb socket concerned to the left
and remove.4.Remove the upper bulb for replacement.
Apply gentle pressure to the lower bulb
while turning it to the left for removal and
replacement.
5.Remount the side panel.
Turn signal
1.Open the side panel in the cargo bay.
2.Remove the first-aid kit
* and warning trian-
gle
* if necessary. Fold up the insulation.
3.Turn the bulb socket to the left and remove.
4.Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while
turning it to the left for removal and replace-
ment.
5.Remount the side panel.
Backup lamp
1.Open the side panel in the cargo bay.
2.Remove the first-aid kit
* and warning trian-
gle
* if necessary. Fold up the insulation.
3.Turn the bulb socket to the left and remove.
4.Remove the bulb for replacement.
5.Remount the side panel.
Everything from A to Z
266 Treble, refer to Tone
control155
"Treble / Bass" for DVD
system in rear177
"Trip computer"70
Trip computer70
Trip-distance counter, refer to
Trip odometer67
"Triple turn signal"63
Trip odometer67
Turning circle, refer to
Dimensions243
Turn signals62
– indicator lamp12
– replacing bulbs229
U
Underbody protection, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Uniform Tire Quality Grading/
UTQR218
"Units"79
Units
– average fuel
consumption79
– temperature79
Universal garage-door
opener, refer to Integrated
universal remote
control110
Universal remote control110
"Unlock button"30
Unlocking
– from inside32
– from outside30
– without key, refer to Comfort
access35
Unlocking without key, refer to
Comfort access35
"Unlock rear menu" for DVD
system in rear172
"Update services"206
Used batteries
– refer to Disposal234
– refer to Replacing battery37
V
Valve screw caps, refer to
After mounting233
Vehicle
– battery234
– breaking-in122
– care227
– care, refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
– decommissioning, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
– loading124
– measurements, refer to
Dimensions243
– parking57
– washing, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
– weights244
"Vehicle / Tires" for
unlocking30
Vehicle jack232
– jacking points233
Vehicle position, refer to
Displaying current
position150
Ventilation105
– draft-free106
– in the rear106
– rear automatic climate
control108
– 3rd row seats106
– while stationary108
Vent outlets of automatic
climate control101
Vents, refer to Ventilation105
"Vent settings"104
"Video settings" for DVD
system in rear176
Voice, refer to Voice
instructions for navigation
system146
Voice command system23
– short commands245Voice instructions for
navigation system146
– muting51,146
– repeating51,146
– switching on/off51,146
– volume146
Voice phone book199
Volume
– mobile phone192
– setting speed-
dependent156
– voice instructions146
Volume distribution in audio
mode
– front/rear156
– right/left156
Volume of warning tones79
W
Warning lamps, refer to
Indicator and warning
lamps13
Warning messages, refer to
Check Control74
Warning tone, volume79
Warning triangle236
Warranty and Service Guide
Booklet for Canadian
models226
Washer/wiper system63
– rain sensor63
– washer fluid64
– windshield washer
nozzles64
Washer fluid64
– capacity of the reservoir64
Washer fluid reservoir64
Washing the vehicle, also refer
to Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Water on roads, refer to
Driving through water123
Waveband for radio158
"WB"155,161
Wear indicators in tires, refer
to Minimum tread depth219
Weather Band161
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