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When properly used, these tires meet the high-
est standards in terms of safety and handling 
characteristics.
Special characteristics of winter tires
BMW recommends winter tires for winter roads 
or at temperatures below +457/+76. 
Although all-season M+S tires provide better 
winter traction than summer tires, they gener-
ally fail to provide the same levels of cold-
weather performance as winter tires.
Pay attention to speed
Always comply with the speed limit for the 
winter tires mounted on your car; failure 
to do so could result in tire damage and acci-
dents.<
If the car is capable of speeds higher than that 
permitted for the winter tires, a label stating the 
maximum permitted speed for the mounted 
tires must be displayed in your field of view. 
Specialist tire dealers and your BMW center 
can supply these labels.
Storage
Store wheels and tires in a cool, dry place with 
as little exposure to light as possible. Always 
protect tires against all contact with oil, grease 
and fuels.
Do not exceed the maximum tire inflation pres-
sure indicated on the sidewall of the tire.
Swapping wheels between axles
BMW advises against swapping wheels 
between the front and rear axles, even if all tires 
have the same size, as this could impair driving 
characteristics. If the tires are of mixed sizes, 
swapping wheels between the axles is not per-
missible.
Snow chains*
Only certain fine-link snow chains have been 
tested by BMW, classified as safe for use and 
recommended. Consult your BMW center for 
more information. Snow chains must be mounted in pairs and on the rear wheels only. 
Observe the manufacturer's instructions when 
mounting snow chains. Do not exceed a speed 
of 30 mph/50 km/h with chains.
Do not initialize the Flat Tire Monitor if 
snow chains are mounted; otherwise, the 
instrument might issue an incorrect reading.
When driving with snow chains, you may find it 
helpful to activate DTC temporarily, refer to 
page65.< 

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3Lateral reflector
4Roadside parking lamp and tail lamp LED
5Reflector
6Turn signal
7Backup lamp
8Brake Force Display lamp
Replacing tail lamps
Outer brake lamp
The outer brake lamp can be accessed through 
a single socket.
The figure shows the right side of the vehicle.
1.Remove the cover from the panel of the 
cargo area.
2.Turn the bulb holder to the left, see arrow, 
and remove it.
3.Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while 
turning it to the left for removal and replace-
ment.
4.Attach the bulb holder and turn it all the way 
in the opposite direction.
5.Reattach the cover.
The roadside parking lamp/tail lamp uses 
LED design. After replacing the bulb, 
ensure that the bulb holder is properly seated; 
otherwise, the roadside parking lamp/tail lamp 
may not work.<
Inner brake lamp, turn signal, backup 
lamp and Brake Force Display lamp
The bulbs are integrated in a single bulb holder.
1.Remove the cover from the panel of the 
cargo area.
2.Detach the bulb holder by pressing 
together the clips, see arrows, and remove 
it.
3.Brake lamps and turn signal: apply gentle 
pressure to the bulb while turning it to the 
left for removal and replacement.
4.Backup lamp: pull the bulb out of the socket 
and replace it.
5.Attach the bulb holder and let it snap into 
place.
6.Reattach the cover.
License plate lamps 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 
page67.
The symbol identifying run-flat tires is a circle 
with the letters RSC on the sidewall, refer to 
Run-flat tires, page112. 

Replacing components
128 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, page112.
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-
ma te. Your BM W 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 page131.
Disposal
Have old batteries disposed of by your 
BMW center or bring them to a recycling 
center. Maintain the battery in an upright posi-
tion for transport and storage. Always secure 
the battery against tipping over during trans-
port.<
Power failure
After a temporary power loss, the functioning of 
some equipment may be limited and require 
reinitialization. Individual settings may likewise 
have been lost and will have to be programmed:
>Time and date 
These values must be updated, refer to 
page62.
>Radio 
Stations must be stored again, refer to the 
separate Owner's Manual for Radio.
>Glass roof
It may happen that the roof can only be 
raised. The system must be initialized. 
Please contact your BMW center.
>Seat and mirror memory
*
The positions must be stored again, refer to 
page40.
>Inside rearview mirror with digital compass
The system must be calibrated, refer to 
page87.
>Active steering
The system automatically initializes itself 
briefly during a trip. The system is deacti-
vated during this time, refer to page70.
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; oth-
erwise, this could lead to a circuit overload, ulti-
mately resulting in a fire in the vehicle.<
In the glove compartment
Accessing the fuse box: 

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Everything from A to Z
Index
A
ABS Antilock Brake 
System64
Accessories, refer to The 
individual vehicle5
Accident, reporting, refer to 
Emergency Request130
Activated-charcoal filter84
Active steering70
Adaptive light control76
Additives
– coolant117
– engine oil116
Airbags71
– sitting safely35
– warning lamp72
Air conditioner79
Air distribution
– automatic83
– individual80
Airing, refer to 
Ventilation81,84
Air outlets, refer to Air 
vents79
Air pressure, checking, refer 
to Tire inflation 
pressure106
Air recirculation, refer to 
Recirculated-air 
mode80,83
Air vents79
Air volume80,83
AKI, refer to Fuel 
specifications104
Alarm system24
– avoiding unintentional 
alarms25
– interior motion sensor25
– switching off an alarm25
– tilt alarm sensor25
ALL program83All-season tires, refer to 
Winter tires113
Ambient air, refer to 
Recirculated-air 
mode80,83
Antifreeze
– coolant117
– washer fluid53
Antilock Brake System 
ABS64
Anti-theft alarm system, refer 
to Alarm system24
Anti-theft system19
Approved axle loads, refer to 
Weights149
Approved gross vehicle 
weight, refer to Weights149
Armrest, refer to Center 
armrest
88
Ashtray90
Assistance systems, refer to 
Dynamic Stability Control 
DSC65
AUC Automatic recirculated-
air control83
Automatic
– air distribution83
– air volume83
– cruise control54
– headlamp control74
Automatic car washes120
Automatic climate control79
– automatic air distribution83
Automatic curb monitor42
Automatic high beams and 
low beams, refer to High-
beam assistant76
Automatic lamps
– refer to Welcome lamps74
Automatic recirculated-air 
control AUC83Automatic transmission with 
Steptronic49
– selector lever lock50
– shiftlock50
– towing132
– tow-starting132
AUTO program for automatic 
climate control83
Average fuel consumption58
– setting the units60
Average speed58
Avoiding unintentional 
alarms25
Axle loads, refer to 
Weights149
B
Backrests, refer to Seats36
Backrest width adjustment37
Back seats, refer to Rear seats
– adjusting head restraints38
Backup lamp, replacing 
bulb127
Bag for skis, refer to Ski 
bag92
Band-aids, refer to First-aid 
pouch130
Bar, refer to Tow-starting, 
towing away133
Battery128
– charging128
– disposal27,128
– jump-starting131
– temporary power failure128
Battery renewal
– remote control for vehicle27
Being towed132
Belts, refer to Safety belts41
Belt tensioner, refer to Safety 
belts41
Beverage holders, refer to 
Cupholders89 

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Door lock, confirmation 
signals20
Doors, emergency 
operation22
DOT Quality Grades110
Draft-free ventilation81,84
Drinks holders, refer to 
Cupholders89
Drive-off assistance, refer to 
DSC65
Drive-off assistant66
Driving lamps, refer to Parking 
lamps/low beams74
Driving notes96
Driving off on hills, refer to 
Drive-off assistant66
Driving stability control 
systems64
Driving through water98
Driving tips, refer to Driving 
notes96
Dry air, refer to Cooling 
function84
DSC Dynamic Stability 
Control65
DTC Dynamic Traction 
Control65
– indicator lamps65
Dynamic Brake Control 
DBC65
Dynamic Stability Control 
DSC65
Dynamic Traction Control 
DTC
– indicator lamps66
E
EBV Electronic brake-force 
distribution65
Electrical malfunction
– door lock22
– fuel filler flap104
– glass roof30
Electronic brake-force 
distribution EBV65
Electronic oil level check115Electronic Stability Program 
ESP, refer to Dynamic 
Stability Control DSC65
Emergency operation, refer to 
Manual operation
– door lock22
– fuel filler flap104
– glass roof30
– transmission lock, automatic 
transmission51
Emergency release, trunk 
lid24
Emergency Request130
Emergency services, refer to 
Roadside Assistance130
Energy, saving
– saving fuel96
Engine
– breaking in96
– data146
– speed146
– starting48
– starting, Comfort Access26
– switching off48
Engine compartment115
Engine coolant, refer to 
Coolant117
Engine oil
– adding116
– additives116
– BMW Maintenance 
System118
– checking level115
– intervals between changes, 
refer to Service 
requirements61
– specified engine oils116
Engine output, refer to Engine 
data146
Engine speed, refer to Engine 
data146
Engine starting, refer to 
Starting the engine48
ESP Electronic Stability 
Program, refer to Dynamic 
Stability Control DSC65
Event data recorders119
Exhaust system, refer to Hot 
exhaust system97Exterior mirrors41
– adjusting41
– automatic dimming 
feature43
– automatic heating42
– folding in and out42
Eyes
– for tow-starting and towing 
away132
– for tying down loads100
F
Failure messages, refer to 
Check Control62
Failure of an electrical 
consumer128
False alarm, refer to Avoiding 
unintentional alarms25
Fastening safety belts, refer to 
Safety belts41
Filter of automatic climate 
control, refer to Microfilter/
activated charcoal filter84
Filter of heating or air 
conditioner, refer to 
Microfilter81
First aid pouch130
Fixture for remote control, 
refer to Ignition lock47
Flash when locking/
unlocking20
Flat tire
– run-flat tires112
– Tire Pressure Monitor 
TPM67
Flat Tire Monitor FTM66
– indicating a flat tire67
– initializing the system66
– system limits66
Flat tires, refer to Tire 
condition111
Fog lamps77
– indicator lamp77,134
Footbrake, refer to Braking 
safely98
Footwell lamps78
For your own safety5
Front airbags71 

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156 Front seat setting35
Frost, removing from 
windows, refer to Defrosting 
windows81,84
FTM, refer to Flat Tire 
Monitor66
Fuel104
– gauge57
– high-quality brands104
– quality104
– specifications104
– tank contents, refer to 
Capacities150
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel 
gauge57
Fuel consumption display, 
refer to Average fuel 
consumption58
Fuel consumption statistics, 
refer to Average fuel 
consumption58
Fuel display, refer to Fuel 
gauge57
Fuel filler flap104
– releasing in the event of 
electrical malfunction104
Fuses128
G
Garage door opener, refer to 
Integrated universal remote 
control85
Gasoline, refer to Required 
fuel104
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel 
gauge57
Gear change
– with automatic 
transmission50
– with manual transmission49
Gear display, with automatic 
transmission49
Gearshift lever
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic50
– manual transmission49
General driving notes97Glass roof, electric29
– closing after electrical 
malfunction30
– Convenient operation22
– opening, closing29
– operation with Comfort 
Access26
– pinch protection system29
– raising29
– remote control20
Glove compartment88
Grills, refer to Air vents79
Gross vehicle weight, refer to 
Weights149
H
Halogen lamps
– replacing bulbs125
Handbrake, refer to Parking 
brake49
Hands-free system14
Hazard warning flashers14
Head airbags71
Headlamp control, 
automatic74
Headlamp cover125
Headlamp flasher51
Headlamps
– replacing bulbs125
Head restraints37
Heated
– seats39
– steering wheel43
Heated mirrors42
Heating79
– mirrors42
– seats39
– steering wheel43
Heating, rear window81,84
Heating and ventilation79
Heavy loads, refer to Stowing 
cargo99
Height, refer to 
Dimensions147
Height adjustment
– steering wheel43
High-beam assistant76High beams76
– indicator lamp134
– replacing bulbs125
High beams and low beams, 
automatic, refer to High-
beam assistant76
High-pressure 
washer120,121
High water, refer to Driving 
through water98
Hills98
Holders for cups89
Hood114
Hot exhaust system97
Hydraulic brake assist, refer to 
Dynamic Brake Control65
Hydroplaning97
I
Ice warning, refer to Outside 
temperature
warning56
Identification marks
– tire coding110
Ignition47
– switched off47
– switched on47
Ignition key, refer to 
Integrated key/remote 
control18
Ignition key position 1, refer to 
Radio readiness47
Ignition key position 2, refer to 
Ignition on47
Ignition lock47
Imprint2
Indicator and warning 
lamps13,134
– Tire Pressure Monitor 
TPM68
Indicator lighting, refer to 
Instrument lighting78
Individual air distribution80
Individual settings, refer to 
Personal Profile18
Inflation pressure, tires106 

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Inflation pressure monitoring, 
refer to Tire Pressure 
Monitor TPM67
Initializing
– compass, refer to 
Calibrating87
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor 
FTM66
Instrument cluster12
Instrument lighting78
Integrated key18
Integrated universal remote 
control85
Interior lamps78
– remote control20
Interior motion sensor25
Interior rearview mirror42
– automatic dimming 
feature43
– compass87
Intermittent mode of the 
wipers52
J
Jacking points128
Jumpering, refer to Jump-
starting131
Jump-starting131
K
Key, refer to Integrated key/
remote control18
Keyless go, refer to Comfort 
Access26
Keyless opening and closing, 
refer to Comfort Access26
Key Memory, refer to Personal 
Profile18
Kickdown50
Knock control104
L
Lamps
– adaptive light control76
– instrument lighting78
– interior lighting78Lamps, refer to Parking lamps/
low beams74
Lamps and bulbs, replacing 
bulbs124
Lashing eyes, refer to 
Securing cargo100
LATCH child restraint fixing 
system45
Leather care122
LED Light-emitting 
diodes124
Length, refer to 
Dimensions147
License plate lamp, replacing 
bulb127
Light
– refer to High-beam 
assistant76
Light-alloy wheels122
Light control
– refer to High-beam 
assistant76
Light-emitting diodes 
LED124
Lighter90
– socket90
Lighting
– lamps and bulbs124
– of instruments78
– of vehicle, refer to Lamps74
Light switch74
Limit, refer to Speed limit
– indicator lamp143
Load99
Load securing equipment, 
refer to Securing cargo100
Lock buttons of doors, refer to 
Locking23
Locking
– adjusting confirmation 
signal20
– from inside23
– from outside20
– without remote control, refer 
to Comfort Access26
Locking and unlocking doors
– from inside22
– from outside19Low beam control, refer to 
High-beam assistant76
Low-beam headlamps74
– automatic74
– replacing bulbs125
Lower back support, refer to 
Lumbar support37
Luggage compartment, refer 
to Cargo area
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack100
Lumbar support37
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter 
tires113
Maintenance, refer to
– BMW Maintenance 
System118
– Service booklet
Maintenance system118
Malfunction warnings, refer to 
Check Control62
Manual car wash121
Manual operation
– door lock22
– fuel filler flap104
– glass roof30
– transmission lock, automatic 
transmission51
Manual operation with 
automatic transmission50
Manual transmission49
Maximum cooling82
Maximum speed
– for winter tires113
Microfilter/activated-charcoal 
filter for automatic climate 
control84
Microfilter for heating or air 
conditioner81
Microphone for telephone14
Mirror dimming feature43
Mirrors41
– automatic curb monitor42
– exterior mirrors41
– heating42
– interior rearview mirror42 

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158 Mobile phone, installation 
location, refer to Center 
armrest88
Mobile phone, refer to the 
separate Owner's Manual
Modifications, technical, refer 
to For your own safety5
Monitoring system for tire 
pressures, refer to Flat Tire 
Monitor66
Multifunctional steering 
wheel, refer to Buttons on 
the steering wheel11
Multifunction switch
– refer to Turn signals/
headlamp flasher51
– refer to Wiper system52
N
Neck support, refer to Head 
restraints37
Nets, refer to Storage 
compartments89
New tires112
Number of cylinders, refer to 
Engine data146
O
OBD socket, refer to Socket 
for Onboard Diagnosis119
Octane ratings, refer to Fuel 
specifications104
Odometer56
Oil, refer to Engine oil115
Oil consumption115
Oil level115
Old batteries, refer to 
Disposal128
Onboard vehicle tool kit124
Opening and closing
– Comfort Access26
– from inside22
– from outside19
– using the door lock22
– via the remote control19
Outlets, refer to 
Ventilation81,84Output, refer to Engine 
data146
Outside temperature 
display56
– changing unit of measure60
– on computer60
Outside temperature 
warning56
Overriding selector lever 
lock51
P
Paintwork care121
Park assistant, refer to Park 
Distance Control64
Park Distance Control PDC64
Parking
– vehicle48
Parking aid, refer to Park 
Distance Control PDC64
Parking brake49
– indicator lamp49
– manual activation49
Parking lamps/low beams74
– replacing bulbs125
Parts and accessories, refer to 
The individual vehicle5
Passenger-side mirror tilt 
function42
Pathway lighting74
Personal Profile18
Pinch protection system
– glass roof, electric29
– windows28
Placing a call, refer to 
telephone owner's manual
Polish123
Pollen, refer to Microfilter81
Pollen, refer to Microfilter/
activated-charcoal filter84
Power windows27
Power windows, refer to 
Windows27
Pressure, tires106
Pressure monitoring of tires, 
refer to Flat Tire Monitor66Pressure monitoring of tires, 
refer to Tire Pressure 
Monitor TPM67
Programmable buttons on the 
steering wheel11
Protection function, refer to 
Pinch protection system
– glass roof, electric29
– windows28
Providing medical assistance, 
refer to First add pouch130
Puncture
– Flat Tire Monitor66
R
Radio position, refer to Radio 
readiness47
Radio readiness47
– switched off47
– switched on47
Rain sensor53
Reading lamps78
Rear lamps, refer to Tail 
lamps126
Rear luggage rack100
Rear seats
– adjusting head restraints38
– folding down backrests91
Rearview mirror, refer to 
Mirrors41
Rear window defroster81,84
Recirculated-air mode80,83
Recirculation of air, refer to 
Recirculated-air 
mode80,83
Reflectors, refer to Tail 
lamps126
Refueling104
Releasing
– hood114
Remaining distance, refer to 
Cruising range58