Mobility
 233Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Sports Wagon
1.Use a screwdriver to press out the cover at 
the clips, see arrows, and fold it downward.
2.Fold away the foam insulating material.
3.Release the bulb holder at the clip, see 
arrow, and remove.
4.Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while 
turning it to the left for removal and replace-
ment.
5.Re-engage the bulb holder so that it audibly 
clicks into place.
6.Reattach the trim of the tailgate.
License plate lamp and center brake 
lamp
These lamps use LED technology for operation. 
In the event of a malfunction, please contact 
your BMW center or a workshop that works 
according to BMW repair procedures with cor-
respondingly trained personnel.
Changing wheels
Your BMW is equipped with Run-Flat Tires as 
standard. This removes the need to change a 
wheel immediately in the event of a puncture.For information on continuing to drive with a 
damaged tire, refer to Indication of a flat tire on 
page90.
The symbol identifying Run-Flat Tires is a circle 
with the letters RSC on the sidewall, refer to 
Run-Flat Tires, page219.
When mounting new tires or changing over 
from summer to winter tires and vice versa, 
mount Run-Flat Tires for your own safety. In the 
event of a flat, no spare wheel is available. Your 
BMW center will be glad to advise you. Refer 
also to New wheels and tires, page219.
The tools for changing wheels are avail-
able as optional accessories from your 
BMW center.<
Jack mounting points
The jacking points are at the positions shown in 
the illustration.
Vehicle battery
Battery care
The battery is 100 % maintenance-free, 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 glad to advise in 
all matters concerning the battery.
Charging the battery
Only charge the battery in the vehicle via the 
terminals in the engine compartment with the 
engine off. Connections, refer to Jump starting 
on page236. 
Reference 253
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Automatic
– air distribution102
– air flow rate102
– cruise control63,64
– headlamp control96
– service notification199
– storing of stations161
Automatic climate control100
– automatic air 
distribution102
– settings via iDrive101
Automatic curb monitor49
"Automatic programs" with 
automatic climate 
control102
Automatic recirculated-air 
control AUC102
Automatic station search161
Automatic transmission with 
Steptronic58
– interlock58,59
– overriding selector lever 
lock60
– shiftlock, refer to Changing 
selector lever position59
– sport program59
– towing237
– tow-starting237
"Automatic ventilation"104
AUTO program for automatic 
climate control102
"Auto Request"199
"Autostore"
– on the radio162
"AUX"156,175,177
– AUX-In port175
– USB-audio interface176
AUX-IN
– port110
AUX-In port175
Average fuel consumption73
– setting the units76
Average speed73
"Avoid ferries" in 
navigation141
"Avoid highways" in 
navigation141
Avoid highways in 
navigation141Avoiding unintentional 
alarms36
"Avoid tollroads" in 
navigation141
Axle loads, refer to 
Weights245
"A - Z"189
,190
B
Backrest contour, refer to 
Lumbar support45
Backrests, refer to Seat 
adjustment44
Backrest width adjustment45
Back seats
– refer to Rear seats46
Backup lamps
– replacing bulb232
Backup lamps, refer to Tail 
lamps231
Balance, tone control157
Band-aids, refer to First-aid 
pouch236
Bar, refer to Towing 
methods238
Base plate for telephone or 
mobile phone
– refer to Snap-in adapter in 
the center armrest storage 
compartment110
Bass, tone control157
Bass sounds, refer to Treble 
and bass157
Battery233
– charging233
– disposal38,234
– jump starting236
– remote control28
– temporary power failure234
Battery renewal
– remote control38
– remote control for vehicle38
Being towed238
Belts, refer to Safety belts48
Belt tensioner, refer to Safety 
belts48
Beverage holders, refer to 
Cup holders111Blower, refer to Air flow 
rate102
Bluetooth, refer to separate 
Owner's Manual
"BMW Assist"198,199,200
BMW Assist
– activating202
– Concierge service200
– contacting BMW Customer 
Relations200
– Roadside Assistance198
– services offered197
– TeleService199
"BMW Contact"192
"BMW Contact 
Numbers"192
BMW Homepage4
BMW Maintenance 
System226
"BMW Service settings"203
BMW webpage4
Bottle holders, refer to Cup 
holders111
Brake assist, refer to Dynamic 
Brake Control DBC86
Brake fluid, refer to Service 
requirements76
Brake Force Display93
Brake lamps
– replacing bulb232
– two-stage93
Brake pads120
– breaking in120
Brake rotors122
– brakes120
– breaking in120
Brakes
– ABS86
– BMW Maintenance 
System226
– breaking in120
– parking brake57
– service requirements76
Brakes, refer to Braking 
safely122