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Care products
Regular cleaning and care contributes signifi-
cantly to the value retention of your BMW.
BMW recommends cleaning and caring for your 
vehicle with products that are approved by 
BMW for this purpose.
Your BMW center will be happy to advise you on 
the products and services available for cleaning 
and caring for your BMW.
Original BMW CareProducts have been 
material tested, laboratory checked and 
proven in the field, and offer optimal care and 
protection for your vehicle.<
Do not use cleaners that contain alcohol 
or solvents as these may result in dam-
age.<
Cleaning agents can contain substances 
that are dangerous or hazardous to your 
health. Therefore, follow the warning and safety 
instructions on the packaging. When cleaning 
inside the vehicle, always open the doors or 
windows of the vehicle. In enclosed areas, pro-
vide for sufficient ventilation. Only use products 
designed for cleaning vehicles.<
Exterior care
Washing the vehicle
Especially during the winter months, 
ensure that the vehicle is washed more 
frequently. Heavy soiling and road salt can lead 
to vehicle damage.<
After washing the vehicle, apply the 
brakes briefly to dry them; otherwise, 
water can reduce braking efficiency over the 
short term and brake discs can corrode.<
Automatic car washes
Preference should be given to cloth car washes.Do not use high-pressure car washes; 
otherwise, water may drip into the vehicle 
around the windows.<
Before driving into a car wash, ensure that it is 
suitable for your BMW. Check the following:
>Dimensions of your vehicle, refer to 
page223.
>If necessary, fold in the outside rearview 
mirrors, refer to page50.
>Maximum permissible tire width.
Avoid car washes with guide rail heights 
over 4 in/10 cm; otherwise, there is the 
danger of damaging chassis parts.<
>In Convertibles, do not treat the convertible 
top with wax. Ensure that a program is avail-
able that does not apply wax or is designed 
specifically for convertibles.
Preparations before driving into an automatic 
car wash:
>Unscrew the rod antenna
*.
>Deactivate the rain sensor
* to prevent unin-
tentional wiping.
>Remove additional attachments, e.g. spoil-
ers or telephone antennas, if there is a pos-
sibility that they could be damaged.
Automatic transmission
Before driving into an automatic car wash, per-
form the following steps to ensure that the vehi-
cle can roll:
1.Insert the remote control into the ignition 
lock, even with Comfort Access.
2.Engage transmission position N.
3.Release the parking brake.
4.Switch off the engine.
5.Leave the remote control in the ignition lock 
so that the vehicle can roll. 

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Steam jets/high-pressure washers
When using steam jets or high-pressure 
washers, ensure that you maintain suffi-
cient clearance to the vehicle and do not exceed 
a temperature of 1407/606. 
Insufficient clearance or excessive pressure or 
temperature can lead to component damage or 
water penetration. Follow the operating instruc-
tions for the steam jet or high-pressure 
washer.<
When using high-pressure washers, do 
not spray against the sensors and cam-
eras, e.g. of the Park Distance Control or Rear 
View Camera, for an extended period and main-
tain a distance of at least 1 ft/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 unintentional 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.
Loosen dirt, e.g. insects, with shampoo or 
insect remover and wash away with copious 
quantities of water.
Thaw ice with a windshield deicer 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.<
Convertible top care
The appearance and life of the convertible top 
depend on proper care and operation.Follow these instructions:
>Do not fold the convertible top into the con-
vertible top box when the top is wet or fro-
zen, as this may cause water spots, mold 
stains or chafed areas.
>If water spots occur on the inside headliner 
despite precautions, remove them using a 
microfiber cloth and interior cleaner.
>If the vehicle is parked in enclosed areas for 
extended periods, ensure that there is suffi-
cient ventilation.
>Remove bird droppings immediately, as 
their corrosive ingredients attack the con-
vertible top and damage the rubber seals.
To remove stains from the convertible 
top, do not use stain removers, paint thin-
ners, solvents, benzine or similar substances. 
These substances may damage the rubber 
parts. Improper care and cleaning may cause 
the convertible top and convertible top seams 
to become leaky.<
To remove heavy soiling, use a special convert-
ible top cleaner. 
Follow the manufacturer's instructions for use.
After washing the convertible top three to five 
times, treat it with an impregnating agent.
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 aggressive materials such 
as spilled fuel, oil, grease, brake fluid, tree sap or 
bird droppings to prevent damage to the paint-
work.
Repairing paintwork damage
Immediately repair scratches or similar 
damage, such as that caused by stones 
hitting the vehicle, where necessary to prevent 
rusting.< 

Everything from A - Z
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Everything from A - Z
Index
A
ABS Antilock Brake 
System76
Accessories, refer to The 
individual vehicle5
Accident, reporting, refer to 
Emergency Request215
Activated-charcoal filter94
Active steering81
Adaptive light control87
Additives
– coolant201
– engine oil201
Address, entering117,123
Address for navigation
– entering117
Airbags83
– sitting safely43
– warning lamp84
Air conditioner91
Air distribution
– automatic92
Airing, refer to Ventilation94
Air outlets, refer to Air 
vents91
Air pressure, checking, refer 
to Tire inflation 
pressure190
Air recirculation, refer to 
Recirculated-air mode93
Air vents91
Air volume93
AKI, refer to Fuel 
specifications188
Alarm system32
– avoiding unintentional 
alarms33
– interior motion sensor32
– switching off an alarm32
– tilt alarm sensor32
Albums of music 
collection156ALL program93
All-season tires, refer to 
Winter tires197
AM, waveband139
Ambient air, refer to 
Recirculated-air mode93
Antenna for mobile phone166
Antifreeze
– coolant201
– washer fluid61
Antilock Brake System 
ABS76
Anti-theft alarm system, refer 
to Alarm system32
Anti-theft system27
Approved axle loads, refer to 
Weights225
Approved gross vehicle 
weight, refer to Weights225
Armrest, refer to Center 
armrest
100
Arrival time
– computer65
Ashtray101
Assistance systems, refer to 
Dynamic Stability Control 
DSC76
AUC Automatic recirculated-
air control93
Audio136
– controls136
– switching on/off136
– tone control136
– volume136
Automatic
– air distribution92
– air volume92
– cruise control61
– headlamp control86
Automatic car washes205
Automatic climate control91
– automatic air distribution92
Automatic curb monitor50Automatic high beams and 
low beams, refer to High-
beam assistant88
Automatic lamps
– refer to Welcome lamps86
Automatic recirculated-air 
control AUC93
Automatic Service 
Request184
Automatic transmission with 
Steptronic57
– selector lever lock58
– shiftlock58
– towing217
– tow-starting217
AUTO program for automatic 
climate control92
AUX-IN port159
Available services184
Average fuel consumption65
– setting the units67
Average speed65
Avoid highways in 
navigation126
Avoiding unintentional 
alarms33
Axle loads, refer to 
Weights225
B
Backrests, refer to Seats44
Backrest width adjustment45
Back seats, refer to Rear seats
– adjusting head restraints46
Backup lamp, replacing 
bulb212
Bag for skis, refer to Ski 
bag103
Band-aids, refer to First aid 
pouch215
Bar, refer to Tow-starting, 
towing away218 

Everything from A - Z
236 DTC Dynamic Traction 
Control76
– indicator lamps76
DVD
– country codes149
– settings150
– video playback149
DVD menu150
DVD player, refer to CD 
player147
DVD video149
Dynamic Brake Control 
DBC76
Dynamic destination 
guidance127
Dynamic Stability Control 
DSC76
Dynamic Traction Control 
DTC
– indicator lamps77
E
EBV Electronic brake-force 
distribution76
Eject button, refer to Buttons 
on the CD / DVD player136
Electrical malfunction
– door lock30
– fuel filler flap188
– glass roof37
Electronic brake-force 
distribution EBV76
Electronic oil level check199
Electronic Stability Program 
ESP, refer to Dynamic 
Stability Control DSC76
Emergency operation, refer to 
Manual operation
– door lock30
– fuel filler flap188
– glass roof37
– transmission lock, automatic 
transmission59
Emergency release, trunk 
lid31
Emergency Request215
Emergency services, refer to 
Roadside Assistance215Energy, saving
– saving fuel108
Engine
– breaking in108
– data222
– speed222
– starting56
– starting, Comfort Access33
– switching off56
Engine compartment199
Engine coolant, refer to 
Coolant201
Engine oil
– adding201
– additives201
– BMW Maintenance 
System203
– checking level199
– intervals between changes, 
refer to Service 
requirements67
– specified engine oils201
Engine output, refer to Engine 
data222
Engine speed, refer to Engine 
data222
Engine starting, refer to 
Starting the engine56
Entry map for destination122
Equalizer, tone setting137
ESP Electronic Stability 
Program, refer to Dynamic 
Stability Control DSC76
Event data recorders204
Exhaust system, refer to Hot 
exhaust system109
Extended connectivity of the 
music player in the mobile 
phone159
Exterior mirrors49
– adjusting49
– automatic dimming 
feature51
– automatic heating50
– folding in and out50
External devices
– random sequence161Eyes
– for tow-starting and towing 
away217
– for tying down loads112
F
Failure messages, refer to 
Check Control71
Failure of an electrical 
consumer213
False alarm, refer to Avoiding 
unintentional alarms33
Fastening safety belts, refer to 
Safety belts49
Fastest route for 
navigation126
Fast forward
– CD changer149
– CD player149
Filter of automatic climate 
control, refer to Microfilter/
activated charcoal filter94
First aid pouch215
Fixture for remote control, 
refer to Ignition lock55
Flash when locking/
unlocking28
Flat tire
– run-flat tires196
– Tire Pressure Monitor 
TPM79
Flat Tire Monitor FTM77
– indicating a flat tire78
– initializing the system77
– system limits77
Flat tires, refer to Tire 
condition195
FM, waveband139
Fog lamps89
– indicator lamp13,89
Footbrake, refer to Braking 
safely110
Footwell lamps90
For your own safety5
Free memory capacity, music 
collection157
Front airbags83
Front seat setting43 

Reference 239
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Maintenance system203
Malfunction warnings, refer to 
Check Control71
Manual car wash206
Manual operation
– door lock30
– fuel filler flap188
– glass roof37
– transmission lock, automatic 
transmission59
Manual operation with 
automatic transmission58
Manual transmission57
Map for navigation
– changing scale129
– entering destination122
Map view128
Maximum cooling92
Maximum speed
– for winter tires197
Menus, refer to iDrive16
Messages172
Messages from the concierge 
service173
Microfilter/activated-charcoal 
filter for automatic climate 
control94
Microphone for telephone14
Mirror dimming feature51
Mirrors49
– automatic curb monitor50
– exterior mirrors49
– heating50
– interior rearview mirror50
Mobile phone
– adjusting volume169
– connecting, refer to Mobile 
phone, pairing166
– operation via iDrive169
– pairing166
Mobile phone, installation 
location, refer to Center 
armrest100
Mobile phone, refer to 
Telephone166
Mobile phone, refer to the 
separate Owner's Manual
Modifications, technical, refer 
to For your own safety5Monitor, refer to iDrive16
Monitoring system for tire 
pressures, refer to Flat Tire 
Monitor77
MP3 player, connecting, refer 
to AUX-IN port159
MP3 player, connecting, refer 
to USB audio interface159
Multi-channel playback137
Multifunctional steering 
wheel, refer to Buttons on 
the steering wheel11
Multifunction switch
– refer to Turn signals/
headlamp flasher59
– refer to Wiper system60
Music, managing
157
Music collection154
– backup158
– deleting158
– random sequence157
– restoring158
Music player, connecting, 
refer to AUX-IN port159
Music player, connecting, 
refer to USB audio 
interface159
Music search155
My Info173
N
Navigation
– starting destination 
guidance after entering a 
destination119
– storing a destination119
– storing current position119
– voice activation123
Navigation announcements, 
refer to Switching voice 
instructions on/off127
Navigation data116Navigation system116
– address book119
– bypassing a route 
section127
– continuing destination 
guidance126
– destination entry117
– dynamic destination 
guidance127
– entering a destination by 
voice123
– entering a destination 
manually117
– frequently asked 
questions133
– gas station 
recommendations127
– planning a trip124
– route list127
– selecting destination via 
map122
– selecting route criteria126
– special destinations120
– starting destination 
guidance126
– terminating destination 
guidance126
– traffic bulletins129
– voice instructions127
– volume adjustment128
Neck support, refer to Head 
restraints45
Nets, refer to Storage 
compartments100
New tires196
North-facing map128
Number of cylinders, refer to 
Engine data222
O
OBD socket, refer to Socket 
for Onboard Diagnosis204
Octane ratings, refer to Fuel 
specifications188
Odometer63
Oil, refer to Engine oil199
Oil consumption199
Oil level199