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Protect valve stems with valve stem 
seal caps against dirt and contamina-
tion. Dirt in valve stems is a frequent source 
of gradual air loss.<
4.Initialize the Flat Tire Monitor, refer to 
page95, or reset the Tire Pressure Monitor, 
refer to page97.
5.Replace the damaged tire as soon as possi-
ble and have the new wheel/tire balanced.
Driving with compact wheel
Drive reservedly and do not exceed a speed of 
50 mph/80 km/h.
The driving characteristics change, for example 
reduced track stability on braking, extended 
braking distance, and altered self-steering 
characteristics in the limit range. In conjunction 
with winter tires, these characteristics are more 
pronounced.
Only one compact wheel may be 
mounted. Restore the wheels and tires to 
their original size as quickly as possible. Failure 
to do so is a safety risk.<
Vehicle battery
Battery care
The battery is 100 % maintenance-free, i.e., 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 battery
Only charge the battery in the vehicle via the 
terminals in the engine compartment with the 
engine switched off. Connections, refer to 
Jump starting on page248.
Disposal
Have old batteries disposed of by your 
BMW center or hand them in to a recy-
cling center. Maintain the battery in an upright 
position for transport and storage. Always 
restrain the battery to prevent it from tipping 
over during transport.<
Power failure
After a temporary power supply interruption, 
some settings are lost. Take the following 
steps:
>Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory 
Store the positions again, refer to page48.
>Time and date
Reset, refer to text starting on page86.
>Radio 
Store stations again, refer to page174.
>Navigation system 
Wait until the system starts, refer to 
page142.
Fuses
Never attempt to repair a blown fuse and 
do not replace a defective fuse with a sub-
stitute of another color or amperage rating, as 
this could lead to a circuit overload, ultimately 
resulting in a fire in the vehicle.<
Sedan
Spare fuses, plastic tweezers and fuse alloca-
tion diagram are located in the compartment for 
the onboard tool kit, refer to page237.
Sports Wagon
Spare fuses and a pair of plastic tweezers are 
contained in the onboard tool kit, refer to 
page237. A fuse allocation diagram is located 
in the cargo bay behind the right-hand side 
panel. 

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First aid, refer to First-aid 
kit248
First-aid kit248
Flashing
– during locking/unlocking, 
refer to Setting confirmation 
signals31
– triple turn signal 
activation67
Flashlight, refer to 
Rechargeable flashlight123
Flat tire
– changing wheels242
– compact wheel244
– Flat Tire Monitor95,96
– refer to Tire condition227
– run-flat tires96,98,227
– TPM Tire Pressure 
Monitor97
– warning lamp96,98
Flat Tire Monitor95
– false alarms95
– initializing system95
– snow chains229
– system limits95
– warning lamp96
Floor mat, 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 fluid69
"FM", reception 
range169,172
FM, waveband172
Fog lamps112
– indicator lamp13,112
Folding rear backrest127
– Sports Wagon128
Fold-over rear backrest127
Footbrake, refer to Braking 
safely136
Footwell lamps, refer to 
Interior lamps112
Forward, fast
– CD changer186
– CD player186For your own safety5
4-wheel drive system, refer to 
xDrive93
Freeway, refer to Route 
criteria154
Front airbags100
Front armrest, refer to Center 
armrest, front123
Front passenger airbags, 
deactivating101
Front seat adjustment46
"FTM"96
FTM, refer to Flat Tire 
Monitor95
Fuel219
– average consumption80
– display79
– high-quality brands219
– quality219
– specifications219
– tank contents, refer to 
Capacities258
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel 
gauge79
Fuel consumption display, 
computer, average fuel 
consumption80
Fuel display, refer to Fuel 
gauge79
Fuel-efficient driving134
– refer to Energy Control79
Fuel filler door218
– releasing in the event of 
electrical malfunction218
Full mobile phone preparation 
package194
Full screen display, refer to 
Switching assistance 
window off21
"Full screen" with BMW Night 
Vision106
Fuses245
G
Garage door opener, refer to 
Integrated universal remote 
control121
Gasoline, refer to Required 
fuel219
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel 
gauge79
Gearshift lever, manual 
transmission63
General driving 
notes134,135
Glass sunroof, electric41
– convenient operation from 
outside32
– convenient operation with 
comfort access39
– moving manually42
– remote control30
Glove compartment123
– lighting123
– rechargeable flashlight123
GPS navigation, refer to 
Navigation system142
Grills, refer to Ventilation118
Gross vehicle weight, refer to 
Weights257
H
Halogen lamps239
Handbrake63
– indicator lamp13,63
Hand lamp, refer to 
Rechargeable flashlight123
Hands-free system, refer to 
Microphone14
Hazard warning flashers15
"HDC"93
HDC Hill Descent Control93
"HDC on"93
"HDC on / off"55
"HD radio"176
HD radio, refer to High 
Definition Radio176
Head airbags100 

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Rear socket127
Rear ventilation118
Rearview mirror53
Rear window
– changing wiper blade237
– heating116
– opening and closing on 
Sports Wagon34
– roller sun blind, refer to Sun 
blinds122
– window wiper on Sports 
Wagon69,137
Rear window safety switch41
"Received calls"202
Reception
– quality175
– radio stations175
– regional station174
Reception level of mobile 
phone, refer to Status 
information20
Rechargeable flashlight123
Recirculated-air mode117
– air recirculation117
– AUC Automatic 
recirculated-air control117
Reclining seat, refer to 
Seats46
Recording times, refer to 
Stopwatch86
"Redial" for mobile phone202
Redialing with mobile 
phone207
Reflectors, refer to Tail 
lamps240
Refueling218
Releasing
– hood230
– locks, refer to Unlocking38
"Relock door if not 
opened"33
Remaining distance, refer to 
Cruising range79
Remaining distance to 
destination, refer to 
Computer80Remote control28
– comfort access38
– garage door opener121
– luggage compartment lid31
– malfunction31,40
– replacing battery40
– tailgate31
Removing condensation on 
the windows116
"Repeat directory" in audio 
mode185
"Repeat" in audio mode185
"Repeat track" in audio 
mode185
Replacement fuses245
Replacement of tires, refer to 
Changing wheels242
Replacement remote control, 
refer to New remote 
controls28
Replacing bulbs, refer to 
Lamps and bulbs238
Replacing tires228
Replacing wheels/tires, refer 
to New wheels and tires227
Reporting safety defects7
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel 
gauge79
"Reset"96,98
– stopwatch86
– tone settings171
Reset, refer to Resetting tone 
settings171
"resetting FTM …"96
Residual heat117
Restraint systems
– for children56
– refer to Safety belts50
Retaining straps, refer to 
Storage area package, 
Sports Wagon130
Retreaded tires228
Reverse, fast
– CD changer186
– CD player186Reverse gear
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic64
– manual transmission63
Road map158
"Roadside 
Assistance"204,210
Roadside Assistance248
Roadside assistance210
Roadside parking lamps110
– replacing bulbs239
Roller blind, refer to Sun 
blinds122
Roll-up cover, Sports 
Wagon128
Roof load capacity257
Roof-mounted luggage 
rack139
Rope, refer to Tow-starting 
and towing249
Rotary/pushbutton, refer to 
iDrive16
Route154
– bypassing sections160
– changing160
– changing criteria154
– displaying157
– displaying arrow display157
– displaying map view158
– displaying streets or towns/
cities159
– selecting154
Route information, refer to 
Destination guidance with 
voice instructions159
Route map, refer to Displaying 
map view158
"Route preference", 
changing154
Route selection154
RSC Runflat System 
Component, refer to Run-
flat tires227
Rubber parts, refer to Caring 
for your vehicle brochure 

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Shifting gears, Automatic 
transmission with 
Steptronic64
Shift paddles on steering 
wheel66
Short commands of voice 
command system259
"Short route" for 
navigation154
Short route in navigation, refer 
to Selecting route154
Shoulder support46
"Show current position"149
"Show destination 
position"149
Shuffled, refer to Random
– CD changer185
– CD player185
Side airbags100
Side marker lamps, replacing 
bulbs240
Side-mounted turn signals, 
replacing bulbs240
Side window blinds, refer to 
Sun blinds122
Signal horn, refer to Horn10
Sitting safely45
– with airbags45
– with head restraint45
– with safety belts45
Ski bag131
Sliding/tilt sunroof
– refer to Glass sunroof, 
electric41
– refer to Panorama glass 
sunroof43
Slope assistant, refer to 
Starting assistant94
Snap-in adapter
– mounting/removing207
– using194
Snow chains229
Socket for Onboard 
Diagnostics interface236
Socket for remote control, 
refer to Ignition lock61Sockets, refer to Connecting 
electrical devices126
Soft closure aid, refer to 
Automatic soft closing33
Song search on CD, refer to 
Sampling tracks184
SOS, refer to Initiating an 
emergency request247
Sound distribution in audio 
mode
– front/rear fader170
– right/left balance170
Spare
– adapter for spare key28
– fuses245
– key28
Spare wheel
– refer to Changing 
wheels242
– refer to Compact wheel
244
Special oils, refer to Approved 
engine oils233
Specified oil grades, refer to 
Approved engine oils233
Speed
– limit85
– with compact wheel245
Speed-dependent 
volume170
Speed limit warning, refer to 
Speed limit85
Speedometer12
"Speed volume", tone 
control170
Speed with winter tires228
Sport automatic 
transmission66
– Dynamic Driving Control66
– kick-down64
– towing250
– with comfort access39
Sport program, Automatic 
transmission with 
Steptronic64Sports Wagon
– automatic roll-up cover128
– automatic tailgate 
operation36
– compartments in cargo 
bay129
– expanding cargo bay128
– opening rear window34
– opening tailgate35
– panorama glass sunroof43
– partition net129
– rear window wiper69
– rear window wiper, changing 
wiper blade237
– releasing fuel filler door in 
event of electrical 
malfunction218
– roll-up cover128
– roll-up cover for cargo 
bay128
– self-leveling suspension95
– socket in cargo bay126
– storage area package130
– tail lamps, replacing 
bulbs241
Stability control, refer to 
Driving stability control 
systems91
"Star button"55
Star button54
Start/Stop button61
– starting the engine62
– switching off the engine62
"Start" for stopwatch86
"Start guidance"147,
156
Starting, refer to Starting 
engine62
Starting assistance, refer to 
Jump starting248
Starting assistant94
Starting difficulties, refer to 
Jump starting248
Starting off on slopes, refer to 
Starting assistant94
Start menu, iDrive17
"Start route guidance"149
"Start service"211