
Mobility
 219Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
eras, e.g. of the Park Distance Control or Rear 
View Camera, for an extended period and main-
tain a distance of at least 12 in/30 cm.<
Manual car wash
When washing the vehicle by hand, use large 
quantities of water and car shampoo if neces-
sary. Clean the vehicle with a sponge or wash-
ing brush, applying light pressure only.
Before cleaning the windshield, deacti-
vate the rain sensor or switch off the igni-
tion to prevent unintent ional activation of the 
wipers. <
Observe local regulations pertaining to 
washing vehicles by hand. <
Headlamps
Do not rub them dry and do not use abrasive or 
corrosive cleaning agents.
Remove contamination, such as insects, by 
soaking with shampoo or insect remover and 
then rinsing with plenty of water.
Thaw ice with a windshield de-icer and do not 
use an ice scraper.
Windows
Clean the inside and outside surfaces of the 
windows and the mirrors with window cleaner.
Do not clean the mirrors with cleaners 
containing quartz. <
Wiper blades
Clean with soapy water and replace regularly to 
avoid streaking.
Wax and preservative residue and con-
tamination on the wi ndow can lead to 
streaking when operating the windshield wip-
ers, leading to premature wear of the wiper 
blades and causing the ra in sensor to malfunc-
tion. <
Paintwork care
Regular care contributes  to value retention and 
protects the paintwork against the long-term 
effects of damaging substances. Region-specific environmental influences can 
damage the vehicle paintwork. Therefore, it is 
important to adapt the frequency and scope of 
car care accordingly.
Immediately remove ve
ry aggressive sub-
stances, e.g. spilled fuel,  oil, grease, tree resin 
or bird droppings, to prevent damage to the 
paintwork.
Repairing paintwork damage
Immediately repair scratches or similar 
damage, such as that caused by stones 
hitting the vehicle, wher e necessary to prevent 
rusting. <
BMW recommends having paintwork damage 
repaired by a profession al paint repair work-
shop according to BMW specifications using 
original BMW paint materials.
Preservation
A preservation treatmen t is necessary when 
water no longer beads off of the clean paintwork 
surface. Only use products for paintwork pres-
ervation that contain  carnauba or synthetic 
waxes.
Rubber seals
Treat only with water or  rubber care products.
Do not use silicon-containing care prod-
ucts on rubber seals, otherwise noise and 
damage could occur. <
Chrome parts
Carefully clean vehicle parts, such as the radia-
tor grill, door handles or window frames, with 
copious quantities of water and a shampoo 
additive. For additional treatment, use a chrome 
polish.
Light-alloy wheels
For technical reasons, du st is generated during 
braking that is deposi ted on the light-alloy 
wheels. Remove the dust  regularly using acid-
free rim cleaner.
Do not use aggressive, acidic, strongly 
alkaline and abrasive cleaning agents or 
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Replacing components
222
Replacing components
Onboard tool kit
Sedan
The onboard tool kit is stored in a compartment 
on the right-hand side of the cargo bay. 
Remove the cover.
Sports Wagon
The onboard tool kit is stored in a compartment 
on the left-hand side underneath the cargo bay 
floor panel.
Wiper blades
1. Fold up the wiper arm.
2. Remove the cover. To do so, press the hook 
on the bottom, see arrow.
3. Fold the wiper blade upwards.
4. Remove the wiper blade in the direction of 
the windshield, see arrow.
To avoid damage, make sure that the 
wiper arms are against the windshield 
before you open the engine compartment.<
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252
Care
218
– automatic car washes 218
– care products 218
– carpets 220
– CD/DVD drives 221
– chrome parts 219
– displays 220
– exterior 218
– fine wood parts 220
– headlamps 219
– high-pressure washer 218
– interior 220
– leather 220
– light-alloy wheels 219
– paintwork 219
– plastic parts 220
– rubber seals 219
– safety belts 220
– sensors and cameras 220
– upholstery and cloth  trim 220
– washing the car 
manually 219
– windows 219
– wiper blades 219
Cargo, securing 118
Cargo bay 107
– capacity 241
– convenient access 35
– folding up the floor  panel 109
– lamp, refer to Interior  lamps 93
– opening from inside 30
– opening from outside 31
– partition net 107
– roll-up cover 107
Cargo bay lid, refer to  Luggage compartment lid/
tailgate 30
Cargo bay net, refer to  Partition net 107
Cargo loading 117
– securing cargo 118
– stowing cargo 118
– vehicle 117
Car jack
– jacking points 228 Car key, refer to Integrated 
key/remote control 26
Car phone
– installation location, refer to  Center armrest 103
– refer to separate Owner's  Manual
Car phone, refer to 
Telephone 168
Car radio, refer to Radio 145
Car s
hampoo 220
Car wash 117
Catalytic converter, refer to 
Hot exhaust system 115
CBS Condition Based  Service 216
CD, audio playback 150
CD changer 150
– controls 142
– fast forward/reverse 152
– installation location 154
– random play sequence 151
– selecting a track 150
– switching on/off 142
– tone control 142
– volume 142
CD player 150
– controls 142
– fast forward/reverse 152
– random play sequence 151
– selecting a track 150
– switching on/off 142
– tone control 142
– volume 142
Center armrest 103
Center brake lamp
– replacing bulb 228
Center console, refer to  Around the center 
console 14
Central locking
– from inside 30
– from outside 27
Central locking system 27
– convenient access 34
– hotel function 32
– setting unlocking  characteristics 27 Changes, technical, refer to 
For your own safety 5
Changing bulbs, refer to  Lamps and bulbs 223
Changing the measurement 
units on the Control 
Display 71
Changing wheels 228
Chassis number, refer to  Engine compartment 212
Check Control 75
Check Gas Cap 190
Child-restraint fixing system 
LATCH 50
Child-restraint systems 49
Child-safety lock 52
Child seats, refer to  Transporting children 
safely 49
Chrome parts 220
Chrome polish 220
Cigarette lighter, refer to 
Ligh
 ter104
Cleaning headlamps 58
– washer fluid 59
Cleaning your BMW, refer to  Care 218
Clock 67
– 12h/24h mode 74
– setting the time and date 74
– setting time 73
Closing
– from inside 30
– from outside 27
Clothes hooks 103
Cockpit 10
Cold start, refer to Starting the 
engine 53
Combined instrument, refer to  Instrument cluster 12
Comfort access, refer to  Convenient access 34
Comfort area, refer to Around 
the center console 14
Compartment for remote  control, refer to Ignition 
lock 53
Compass 101
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Vehicle
– battery
228
– breaking in 114
– cargo loading 117
– Identification Number, refer 
to Engine compartment 212
– measurements, refer to  Dimensions 239
– parking 54
– weight 241
Vehicle jack 228
Vehicle position, refer to  Displaying current 
position 139
Vehicle storage 221
Ventilation 97
– draft-free 97
– in the rear 97
Ventilation, refer to Climate 94
Ventilation while at a  standstill 97
Vents, refer to Ventilation 97
Video menu 152
Video playback 152
Voice, refer to Destination 
guidance through voice 
instructions 134
Voice commands
– overview 22
– short commands 243
Voice instructions from 
navigation system 134
– repeating 135
– switching on/off 134
– volume 135
Volume 142
– audio sources 142
– fuel tank, refer to  Capacities 242
– mobile phone 171
– TV 142
– voice instructions 135
Volume balance, tone 
setting 143
W
Warm
– steering wheel 48 Warning and indicator 
lamps 13
Warning messages, refer to  Check Control 75
Warning triangle 231
Washer fluid 59
– content of the reservoir 59
Washer fluid reservoir 59
Waste tray, refer to  Ashtray 104
Water on roads, refer to 
Driving through water 116
Water penetration 218,219
Waveband on the radio 145
Wear indicators in tires, refer  to Minimum tread depth 208
Weather information 148
Weights 241
Welcome lamps 90
Wheel/tire combination, refer  to Correct wheels and 
tires 209
Wheelbase, refer to  Dimensions 239
Wheels, new 209
Wheels and tires 195
Width, refer to  Dimensions 239
Windows 36
– convenient operation 28
– opening, closing 36
– pinch protection system 36
– rear window 32
– safety switch 36
Windows, indicator on Control  Display 16
Windshield
– cleaning 58
Windshield wash 58
– filling capacity, reservoir 242
– nozzles 59
– rear window 59
– reservoir for washer fluid 59
– washer fluid 59
Windshield wiper blades,  changing 222
Windshield wipers, refer to  Wiper system 58
Winter diesel 192 Winter tires
210
– setting speed limit 77
– storage 210
Wiper blade replacement 222
Wiper system 58
Word-matching principle for  navigation 133
Wo
rk in the engine 
compartment 211
Wrench/screwdriver, refer to  Onboard tool kit 222
X
xDrive82
Xenon lamps
– replacing bulbs 223
Y
Your individual vehicle
– settings, refer to Personal 
Profile 26
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