
Everything from A to Z
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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 

Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Mobility
 155
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 

Everything from A to Z
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