
Mobility
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Replacing components
Onboard tool kit
The onboard tool kit is located in the luggage 
compartment under the floor mat.
Replacing wiper blades
1.Fold the wiper arm out and grasp it firmly.
2.Press the locking tabs together while slid-
ing the wiper blade toward the front to dis-
engage it.
3.Insert the new wiper blade and slide it in 
until it audibly clicks into place.
Lamps and bulbs
Lamps and bulbs make an essential contribu-
tion to driving safety. You must be duly diligent 
in replacing them. If you are not familiar with the 
specified procedures, have the corresponding 
work carried out at your BMW center.
Never touch the glass on new bulbs with 
your bare fingers, as even minute 
amounts of contamination will burn into the 
bulb's surface and reduce its service life. Use a 
clean cloth, napkin, etc., or hold the bulb by its 
metal socket.<
A selection of replacement bulbs is available at 
your BMW center.
Whenever you perform any work on the 
electrical system, turn off the electrical 
devices involved to prevent short circuits from 
occurring. To avoid possible injury or equip-
ment damage when replacing bulbs, follow any 
instructions provided by the bulb manufac-
turer.<
When performing maintenance on the head-
lamps, follow the instructions in the separate 
Caring for your vehicle brochure.
For bulbs for which changing is not 
described, and for checking and adjusting 
headlamp aim, please contact your BMW cen-
ter.<
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.< 

Replacing components
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Xenon lamps
The service life of these lamps 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 lighting system 
performed only by your BMW center or a 
workshop that works according to BMW repair 
procedures with correspondingly trained per-
sonnel. Due to the high voltage involved, there 
is a danger to life and limb when work is carried 
out improperly.<
Parking lamps, roadside parking 
lamps, daytime running lamps
The illustration shows the front left side of the 
engine compartment.
35-watt bulb, H 8
1.Remove the cover cap1 by pressing the tab 
and removing the cover cap upward.
2.Turn the bulb holder to the left and remove.
3.Remove and replace the bulb.
Always wear gloves and eye protection – 
the atmosphere inside the H8 bulb is 
pressurized. Otherwise, there is a danger of 
injuries if the bulb is accidentally damaged dur-
ing replacement.<
Side-mounted turn signals
5-watt bulb, WY5W
1.Press against the front edge of the lamp 
with the tip of your finger, then push it to the 
rear, release the snap connection at the 
front and take it off the trim strip.
2.Turn the bulb holder to the left by 905 and 
remove.
3.Remove and replace the bulb.
Tail lamps
The parking lamps, tail lamps, brake 
lamps, and turn signals use LED technol-
ogy. The backup lamps are equipped with long-
life bulbs. Please contact a BMW center in case 
of a malfunction.<
1Turn signals
2Roadside parking, tail and brake lamp
3Reflector
4Backup lamp 

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License plate lamps
5-watt bulb, W5W
1.Push a screwdriver from the left under the 
lamp and pry out the lamp toward the right.
2.Turn the bulb holder to the left by 905 and 
remove.
3.Remove and replace the bulb.
Changing wheels
Your BMW is equipped with run-flat tires as a 
standard feature. An immediate wheel change 
in the event of a flat tire is therefore no longer 
required.
To continue driving with a damaged tire:
>With Flat Tire Monitor, refer to Indication of 
a flat tire, page90
>With Tire Pressure Monitor, refer to Mes-
sage with low tire inflation pressure, 
page92
You will recognize run-flat tires by a circular 
symbol containing the letters RSC on the side 
of the tire, refer to Run-flat tires on page214.
If you have new tires mounted or switch from 
summer to winter tires, or vice versa, use run-
flat tires because no spare tire is provided in 
case of a flat. Your BMW center will be glad to 
advise you.
Also refer to New wheels and tires, page214.
The suitable tools for changing tires are 
available as accessories from your BMW 
center.<
Car jacking points
The jacking points for the car jack are located in 
the positions shown.
Vehicle battery
Maintenance
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. For the connections, refer 
to Jump starting on page228.
Disposal
After replacement, have old batteries dis-
posed of by your BMW center or deposit 
them at a recycling center. Maintain the battery 
in an upright position for transport and storage. 
Always secure the battery to prevent it from tip-
ping over during transport.< 

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Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Arrival time
– refer to Computer76
– refer to Starting destination 
guidance146
"Arrow display" for navigation 
system147
"Arrow display pop-up 
instructions"133
Ashtray118
Assist, refer to 
BMW Assist199
Assistance systems, refer to 
Driving stability control 
systems86
Assistance window20
"Assist. window off"21
AUC Automatic recirculated-
air control111
"Audio"159,161,166
Audio158
– controls158
– switching on/off158
– tone control159
– volume159
Audio device, external117
Automatic
– air distribution109
– air volume109
– cruise control65,66
– headlamp control102
– recirculated-air control 
AUC111
– service notification201
– steering wheel 
adjustment49
– storing stations164
Automatic car washes127
– also refer to Caring for your 
vehicle brochure
– also refer to Comfort 
access38
Automatic climate control108
– automatic air 
distribution109
– convertible program109
– switching on and off112
– ventilation with vehicle 
parked112Automatic closing of doors, 
refer to Automatic soft 
closing34
Automatic curb monitor54
Automatic lighting
– refer to Automatic headlamp 
control102
– refer to Daytime running 
lamps103
– refer to High-beam 
assistant104
– refer to Interior lamps106
– refer to Pathway lighting103
– refer to Welcome lamps102
"Automatic programs"109
Automatic soft closing34
Automatic station search163
"Automatic ventilation"113
AUTO program with 
automatic climate 
control109
"Autostore" on the 
radio162,164
"AUX"158,178,180
– in audio mode178
AUX-In connection117,178
Average fuel consumption75
– setting units84
Average speed75
"Avoid ferries" for navigation 
system145
"Avoid highways" for 
navigation system144
Avoiding freeways for 
navigation144
Avoiding unintentional 
alarms36
"Avoid tollroads" for 
navigation system145
Axle loads, refer to 
Weights237
"A - Z"192
B
Backrest contour, refer to 
Lumbar support48
Backrests, refer to Seats48
Backup lamps, replacing 
bulbs, refer to Tail 
lamps224
"Balance", refer to Tone 
control160
Band-aids, refer to First-aid 
kit228
Bass, refer to Tone 
control159
"Bass", tone control159
Battery
– jump starting228
– refer to Vehicle battery225
Battery replacement, remote 
control for comfort 
access38
BC button, refer to 
Computer75
Being towed230
Belts, refer to Safety belts52
Beverage holder, refer to Cup 
holders118
Blower, refer to Air 
volume110
"Bluetooth"185
"BMW Assist"200
BMW Assist199
– activating204
– concierge service202
– contacting BMW Customer 
Relations202
– displaying vehicle data205
– offered services199
– roadside assistance200
– TeleService201
– updating203
"BMW Contact"194
"BMW Contact 
Numbers"194
BMW homepage4
BMW Maintenance 
System221 

Everything from A to Z
244 BMW Night Vision98
– activating99
– cleaning camera100
– cleaning camera, refer to 
Wiper system65
– deactivating100
– making settings100
"BMW Service settings"203
BMW website4
Bottle holder, refer to Cup 
holders118
Bracket for telephone or 
mobile phone, refer to Snap-
in adapter197
Brake assistant87
– adaptive87
Brake force display93
Brake lamps
– replacing bulbs, refer to Tail 
lamps224
– two-stage93
Brake rotors
– breaking-in124
– refer to Braking safely126
Brakes
– ABS Antilock Brake 
System86
– brake force display93
– breaking-in124
– CBC Cornering Brake 
Control86
– electronic brake-force 
distribution87
– handbrake60
– refer to Braking safely126
Brake system124
– brake pads124
– brake rotors126
– breaking-in124
– warning lamp13,88
Braking safely126
Breakdown services, refer to 
Roadside Assistance228
Breaking-in124
Breaking-in brake pads124
Breaking-in the clutch124Breaking-in the differential, 
refer to Engine and 
differential124
"Brightness"84,98
– with BMW Night Vision100
Brightness of Control 
Display83
Button for starting engine, 
refer to Start/Stop button58
Buttons on steering wheel11
Bypassing route sections
150
C
California Proposition 65 
Warning6
"Call"192,203
Call
– accepting190
– displaying accepted193
– ending191
– in absence193
– rejecting191
– starting191
Calling
– by entering phone 
number191
– from phone book192
– from Top 8 list193
– redialing193
Can holder, refer to Cup 
holders118
Capacities237
Car battery, refer to Vehicle 
battery225
Car care, refer to Caring for 
your vehicle brochure
Car-care products, refer to 
Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
"Car Data"76
Care222
– refer to Caring for your 
vehicle brochure
Cargo loading
– securing cargo128
– stowing cargo128
– vehicle127Caring for artificial leather, 
refer to Caring for your 
vehicle brochure
Caring for leather, refer to 
Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
Caring for light-alloy wheels, 
refer to Caring for your 
vehicle brochure
Caring for plastic, refer to 
Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
Caring for the carpet, refer to 
Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
Caring for the vehicle finish, 
refer to Caring for your 
vehicle brochure
Car key, refer to Keys/remote 
control28
Car phone184
– installation location, refer to 
Center armrest117
– refer to Mobile phone184
– refer to separate operating 
instructions
Car radio, refer to Radio162
Car wash59,127
– refer to Before driving into a 
car wash127
– refer to Caring for your 
vehicle brochure
– with comfort access38
Catalytic converter, refer to 
Hot exhaust system125
"Categories"170
CBC Cornering Brake 
Control86
CBS Condition Based 
Service221
"CD"158,172 

Everything from A to Z
246 Convertible top
– care, refer to Caring for your 
vehicle brochure
– closing manually43
– convenient operation32
– emergency closing43
– opening and closing43
Coolant219
– checking level220
– temperature74
Cooling, maximum111
Cooling function, automatic 
climate control111
Cooling system, refer to 
Coolant219
Copyright2
Cornering Brake Control 
CBC86
Country of destination for 
navigation135
Courtesy lamps, refer to 
Interior lamps106
Cradle for telephone or mobile 
phone117
Cruise control65
– active cruise control66
Cruising range75
Cup holders15,118
Curb weight, refer to 
Weights237
"Current position"153
Current position
– displaying153
– entering142
– storing142
"Curve mode" with 
BMW Night Vision100
"Customer 
Relations"194,202
Cylinders, refer to Engine 
data234
D
Dashboard, refer to 
Cockpit10
Data, technical234
– capacities237
– dimensions235
– engine234
– measurements235
– weights237
"Date"83
Date74
– date format83
– setting83
"Date format"83
"Daytime running 
lamps"103,106
Daytime running lamps103
– replacing bulbs224
DBC Dynamic Brake Control
– warning lamp88
"Deactivated"50
Decommissioning the vehicle, 
refer to Caring for your 
vehicle brochure
Defect, tires
– refer to Flat Tire Monitor89
– refer to Tire Pressure 
Monitor90
Defrosting windows110
Defrosting windows and 
removing condensation110
Defrosting windshield, refer to 
Defrosting windows110
Defrost position, refer to 
Defrosting windows110
"Delete address book" for 
navigation system143
"Delete all numbers" for 
mobile phone193
"Delete data" for navigation 
system143
"Delete" for mobile 
phone193
Destination address
– deleting143
– entering134,137Destination for navigation
– destination list141
– entering via voice137
– entry134
– home address144
– selecting from address 
book142
– selecting using 
information140
– storing142
Destination guidance146
– bypassing route 
sections150
– canceling voice 
instructions55
– changing specified 
route144
– displaying route147
– distance and arrival146
– interrupting146
– starting146
– terminating/continuing146
– voice instructions149
– volume of voice 
instructions150
Destination list for 
navigation141
Destinations recently driven 
to141
"Details" in audio 
mode174,180
"Dial" for mobile phone191
"Dial number"191
"Diamond button"55
Digital clock74
Digital radio, refer to High 
Definition Radio166
Dimensions
– Convertible236
– Coupe235
Directional indicators, refer to 
Turn signals63
Direction instructions, refer to 
Voice instructions149
Directory, refer to Phone 
book192
Directory for navigation, refer 
to Address book142 

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Mobility
Fuel
– average consumption75
– display75
– fuel specifications209
– high-quality brands209
– quality209
– specifications209
– tank contents, refer to 
Capacities237
Fuel display, refer to Fuel 
gauge75
Fuel-efficient driving124
Fuel filler door208
– releasing in the event of 
electrical malfunction208
Fuel gauge75
Full mobile phone preparation 
package184
Full screen display, refer to 
Switching assistance 
window off20
"Full screen" with BMW Night 
Vision100
Fuses226
G
Garage-door opener, refer to 
Integrated universal remote 
control115
Gasoline
– refer to Average fuel 
consumption75
– refer to Fuel 
specifications209
– refer to Required fuel209
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel 
gauge75
Gearshift lever, manual 
transmission60
General driving 
notes124,125
Glass sunroof, electric with 
raise function40
– convenient operation32
– convenient operation with 
comfort access37
– moving manually41
– remote control31Glove compartment116
– rechargeable flashlight117
GPS navigation, refer to 
Navigation system132
Grills, refer to Ventilation112
Gross vehicle weight, refer to 
Weights237
H
Handbrake60
– indicator lamp13,60
Hands-free system, refer to 
Microphone14
Hazard warning flashers15
"HD radio"166
HD radio, refer to High 
Definition Radio166
Head airbags94
Headlamp control, 
automatic102
Headlamp flasher63
Headlamps
– care, refer to Caring for your 
vehicle brochure
– cleaning, refer to Wiper 
system64
– cleaning tank, refer to 
Capacities237
– filler neck for washer 
fluid217
– replacing bulbs223
Head Light, refer to Adaptive 
Head Light104
Head restraints
– active front head 
restraints50
– front50
– sitting safely47
"Head-Up Display"97
Head-Up Display96
Heated
– mirrors53
– rear window110
– seats53
– steering wheel54
Heater109Heating
– exterior mirrors53
– interior108
– rear window110
– residual heat utilization112
– seats53
– steering wheel54
Heating with engine switched 
off, refer to Residual 
heat112
Heavy cargo, refer to Securing 
cargo128
Height, refer to 
Dimensions235
Height adjustment
– seats48
– steering wheel54
High-beam assistant104
High beams104
– headlamp flasher104
– indicator lamp13
High Definition Radio166
High water, refer to Driving 
through water
126
Hills126
Holder for cups118
"Home address" for 
navigation system144
Homepage of BMW4
Hood216
Horn10
Hotel function33
– unlocking manually33
Hot exhaust system125
"Hour memo"83
"House number" for 
destination entry137
Hydraulic brake assistant, 
refer to Brake assistant87
Hydroplaning125
– also refer to Minimum tread 
depth213 

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Mobility
Knee airbags94
Knock control209
L
Lamps
– refer to High-beam 
assistant104
– refer to Parking lamps/low 
beams102
Lamps and bulbs223
Lane limit lines, refer to 
Leaving lane warning101
"Language / Units"84
– for navigation 
system133,149
"Languages"84
– for navigation 
system133,149
Lashing eyes, refer to 
Securing cargo128
Last destinations, refer to 
Destination list141
"Last seat pos."50
LATCH child restraint fixing 
system56
Leaving lane warning101
LEDs light-emitting 
diodes223
Length, refer to 
Dimensions235
License plate lamps, replacing 
bulbs225
Light-emitting diodes 
LEDs223
Lighter119
"Lighting"64,103
Lighting
– instruments106
– lamps and bulbs223
– of the vehicle, refer to 
Lamps102
Light switch102
"Limit"81
Loading, refer to Cargo 
loading127
Load securing equipment, 
refer to Securing cargo128"Lock after driving"33
Lock buttons in the doors, 
refer to Locking33
Locking31
– confirmation signals31
– from inside33
– from outside31
– without key, refer to Comfort 
access36
Locking and unlocking doors
– confirmation signals31
– from inside32
– from outside30
Low beams102
– automatic102
– replacing bulbs224
Lower back support, refer to 
Lumbar support48
Luggage compartment
– capacity237
– emergency release35
– hotel function33
– increasing capacity, 
Convertible35
– opening/closing, refer to 
Luggage compartment 
lid34
– opening from inside34
– opening from outside34
– opening with remote 
control31
Luggage compartment lid34
– comfort access37
– emergency operation34
– emergency release35
– opening from inside34
– opening from outside34
– opening with remote 
control31,34
– unlocking manually34
Lumbar support48
LW, waveband162
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter 
tires215
Maintenance221
– refer to Service and 
Warranty Information 
Booklet for US models221
– refer to Service 
requirements77
– refer to Warranty and 
Service Guide Booklet for 
Canadian models221
Maintenance system221
Malfunction
– convertible top43
– door lock32
– driver's door32
– fuel filler door208
– glass sunroof41
– hotel function33
– luggage compartment lid34
Malfunction warnings, refer to 
Check Control79
Manual air distribution110
"Manual" on the radio163
Manual operation
– convertible top43
– door lock32
– driver's door32
– fuel filler door208
– glass sunroof41
– hotel function33
– luggage compartment lid34
– transmission lock, sport 
automatic transmission62
Manual transmission60
"Map direction of travel"148
"Map facing north"148
Map for navigation
– changing scale148
– destination entry139
Map view148
Map view facing north148
Master key, refer to Keys/
remote control28
Maximum cooling111