
Replacing components
208 Do not exceed a speed of 35 mph/
60 km/h. If possible, do not fall below a 
speed of 12 mph/20 km/h.<
Producing the tire inflation pressure
1.After driving approx. 2 miles/3 km, stop at a 
suitable location.
2.Connect connection hose9 of the com-
pressor directly to the tire valve.
3.Insert connector 3 into the cigarette lighter 
socket/power socket in the interior of the 
vehicle.
4.Adjust the tire inflation pressure to 29 psi/
200 kPa. With the ignition switched on, pro-
ceed as follows:
>To increase the inflation pressure: 
Switch on the compressor, position I. To 
check the current inflation pressure set-
ting, briefly switch off the compressor.
Do not let the compressor run for 
more than 10 minutes, otherwise the 
device will overheat and may be dam-
aged.<
>To reduce the inflation pressure: turn 
screw 8 on the pressure gauge.
If the inflation pressure is not maintained, 
drive the vehicle a second time, refer to 
Distributing the sealant. Then repeat steps 1 to 
4.
Use of the M Mobility System may be ineffec-
tual for tire damage larger than approx. 0.16 in/
4 mm. Please contact the nearest BMW center, 
refer to page210, or a workshop that works 
according to BMW repair procedures with cor-
respondingly trained personnel if the tire can-
not be made roadworthy with the M Mobility 
System.<
The tire inflation pressure must be at least 
29 psi/200 kPa. If it is not, do not continue 
driving.<
Continuing your trip
Do not exceed the maximum allowable 
speed of 50 mph/80 km/h to avoid the risk 
of an accident.
Have the faulty tire and the sealant bottle of the 
M Mobility System replaced as soon as possi-
ble.<
Changing wheels
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 page211.
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 
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230 Cargo bay
– capacity220
– convenient access33
– folding up the floor 
panel101
– lamp, refer to Interior 
lamps87
– opening from inside30
– opening from outside30
Cargo loading
– securing cargo109
– stowing cargo109
– vehicle108
Car jack
– jacking points208
Car key, refer to Remote 
control26
Car phone
– installation location, refer to 
Center armrest98
– refer to separate Owner's 
Manual
Car phone, refer to 
Telephone162
Car radio, refer to Radio139
Car shampoo201
Car wash
– before entering51
Catalytic converter, refer to 
Hot exhaust system106
CBS Condition Based 
Service197
CD, audio playback144
CD changer144
– controls136
– fast forward/reverse146
– installation location148
– random play sequence145
– selecting a track144
– switching on/off136
– tone control136
– volume136CD player144
– controls136
– fast forward/reverse146
– random play sequence145
– selecting a track144
– switching on/off136
– tone control136
– volume136
Center armrest98
Center brake lamp, replacing 
bulb206
Center console, refer to 
Around the center 
console14
Central locking
– from inside29
– from outside27
Central locking system27
– convenient access32
– hotel function31
Changes, technical, refer to 
For your own safety5
Changing bulbs, refer to 
Lamps and bulbs203
Changing gears54
Changing the language on the 
Control Display73
Changing the measurement 
units on the Control 
Display65
Changing wheels208
Chassis number, refer to 
Engine compartment193
Check Control70
Check Gas Cap184
Child-restraint fixing system 
LATCH47
Child-restraint systems46
Child-safety lock48
Child seats, refer to 
Transporting children 
safely46
Chrome parts201
Chrome polish201
Cigarette lighter, refer to 
Lighter99
Cleaning headlamps59
– washer fluid60Cleaning your BMW, refer to 
Care199
Clock62
– 12h/24h mode69
– setting the time and date69
– setting time68
Closing
– from inside29
– from outside27
Clothes hooks98
Cockpit10
Cold start, refer to Starting the 
engine50
Combined instrument, refer to 
Instrument cluster12
Comfort access, refer to 
Convenient access32
Comfort area, refer to Around 
the center console14
Compartment for remote 
control, refer to Ignition 
lock49
Compass96
Computer63
– displays on Control 
Display64
Computer, refer to iDrive16
Concierge service175
Condensation, refer to When 
the vehicle is parked108
Condition Based Service 
CBS197
Configuring settings, refer to 
Personal Profile
26
Confirmation signals for 
locking/unlocking the 
vehicle28
Congestion
– refer to Route, bypassing 
sections128
Connecting vacuum cleaner, 
refer to Connecting 
electrical appliances100
Consumption, refer to 
Average consumption64
Consumption indicator, refer 
to Average consumption64
Control Center, refer to 
iDrive16
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234
I
IBOC, refer to High Definition 
Radio140
Ice warning, refer to Outside 
temperature warning62
ID3 tag, refer to Information 
about the track145
ID3 tags, refer to Album 
information153
Identification marks, tire 
coding188
iDrive16
– adjusting brightness73
– changing language73
– changing units of measure 
and display format65
– controls16
– menu guidance17
– operating principle16
– overview16
– setting the date and time69
– start menu17
– status information19
iDrive operating principle16
Ignition49
– switched off50
– switched on49
Ignition key, refer to Remote 
control26
Ignition key position 1, refer to 
Radio readiness49
Ignition key position 2, refer to 
Ignition on49
Ignition lock49
Imprint2
Indicator and warning 
lamps13
– MDrive45
– M Dynamic Mode77
– Tire Pressure Monitor 
TPM80
Inflation pressure, refer to Tire 
inflation pressure186
Inflation pressure monitoring, 
refer to Tire Pressure 
Monitor TPM79Initializing
– after power failure209
– compass, refer to Digital 
compass, calibrating96
– Flat Tire Monitor FTM78
– glass roof36
– radio, refer to Station, 
storing139
– refer to Setting the time and 
date69
Installation location
– CD changer148
– navigation DVD drive116
– telephone98
Instructions for navigation 
system, refer to Voice 
instructions128
Instrument cluster12
Instrument lighting87
Instrument panel, refer to 
Cockpit10
Integrated key26
Integrated universal remote 
control94
Interior lamps87
– remote control28
Interior motion sensor32
Interior rearview mirror43
– automatic dimming 
feature43
– compass96
Intermittent mode of the 
wipers59
Intersection, entering, 
navigation118
iPod, connecting, refer to 
AUX-IN port155
iPod, connecting, refer to 
USB-audio interface156
J
Jacking points208
Joystick, refer to iDrive16
Jumpering, refer to Jump 
starting211
Jump starting211
K
Key, refer to Remote 
control26
Keyless go, refer to 
Convenient access32
Keyless opening and closing, 
refer to Convenient 
access32
Key Memory, refer to Personal 
Profile26
Knock control184
L
Lamps
– automatic headlamp 
control85
– parking lamps/low beams85
Lamps and bulbs, replacing 
bulbs203
Lap-and-shoulder belt, refer 
to Safety belts41
Lashing eyes, refer to 
Securing cargo109
Last destinations120
LATCH child-restraint fixing 
system47
Launch Control57
Leather care201
LED light-emitting diodes203
Length, refer to 
Dimensions219
License plate lamp, replacing 
bulb206
Light-alloy wheels200
Light-emitting diodes 
LED203
Lighter99
– connecting electrical 
appliances100
Lighting
– instruments87
– lamps and bulbs203
– vehicle, refer to Lamps85
Light switch85
Limit, refer to Speed limit72
Load securing equipment, 
refer to Securing cargo109
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