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Important parts of the engine compartment
1Expansion tank for coolant, refer to 
page215
2Washer fluid filler neck for headlamp clean-
ing system and window washer system, 
refer to page613Jump-starting connection, refer to 
page231
4Filler neck for engine oil, refer to Adding 
engine oil
Engine oil
The engine oil consumption is dependent on 
driving style and driving conditions.
Checking oil level
Your car is equipped with an electronic oil-level 
monitor.
For a precise measurement and display of the 
oil level, it is necessary that the engine be at 
operating temperature, i.e. after uninterrupted 
driving for at least approx. 6.5 miles/10 km. You 
can have the oil level displayed while you are 
driving, or while the vehicle is at a standstill on a 
level surface and the engine is running.
Display in the instrument cluster
1.Push button 1 in the turn indicator lever up 
or down repeatedly until the appropriate 
symbol is shown in the display, accompa-
nied by the word "OIL".
2.Press button 2 in the turn indicator lever. 
The oil level is checked and the reading dis-
played. 

Replacing components
228
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.
Replacing the battery
Only use vehicle batteries that have been 
approved for your vehicle by the manu-
facturer; otherwise, the vehicle could be dam-
aged and systems or functions may not be fully 
available.<
After a battery replacement, have the battery 
registered on the vehicle by your service center 
to ensure that all comfort functions are fully 
available.
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 page231.
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 
page75.
>Radio 
In some cases, stations may have to be 
stored again, refer to page149.
>Navigation system 
Operability must be waited for, refer to 
page126.
>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 
page47.
>Inside rearview mirror with digital compass
The system must be calibrated, refer to 
page105.
>Active steering
The system automatically initializes itself 
briefly during a trip. The system is deacti-
vated during this time, refer to page88.
>xDrive
The system automatically initializes itself 
during a trip. Indicator lamps light up during 
this time. If the lamps do not go out during 
the current trip, have the system checked.
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.< 

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ularly and replace any items in good time, if nec-
essary.
Coupe
The first aid pouch is located on the right-hand 
side of the cargo area in a storage area.
Convertible
The first aid pouch is located in a compartment 
under the front passenger seat.
To open: press the button and fold the cover 
down.
To close: fold the cover back up and press it into 
the catch.
Warning triangle*
Coupe
The warning triangle is located on the left-hand 
side of the cargo area. Press the tab to take it 
out.
Convertible
The warning triangle is located in a holder in the 
trunk lid. Press the tabs to take it out.
Jump-starting
If the car's own battery is flat, your BMW's 
engine can be started by connecting two 
jumper cables to another vehicle's battery. You 
can also use the same method to help start 
another vehicle. Only use jumper cables with 
fully-insulated clamp handles.
Do not touch any electrically live parts 
when the engine is running, or a fatal acci-
dent may occur. Carefully adhere to the follow-
ing sequence, both to prevent damage to one or 
both vehicles, and to guard against possible 
personal injuries.< 

Giving and receiving assistance
232
Preparation
1.Check whether the battery of the other 
vehicle has a voltage of 12 volts and 
approximately the same capacitance in Ah. 
This information can be found on the bat-
tery.
2.Switch off the engine of the assisting vehi-
cle.
3.Switch off any consumers in both vehicles.
There must not be any contact between 
the bodies of the two vehicles; otherwise, 
there is a danger of shorting.<
Connecting jumper cables
Connect the jumper cables in the correct 
order, so that no sparks which could 
cause injury occur.<
Your BMW has a jump-starting connection in 
the engine compartment which acts as the bat-
tery's positive terminal, refer also to the Engine 
compartment overview on page213. The cap is 
marked with +.
1.Pull the cap of the BMW jump-starting con-
nection up to remove.
2.Attach one terminal clamp of the plus/+ 
jumper cable to the positive terminal of the 
battery or a starting-aid terminal of the vehi-
cle providing assistance.
3.Attach the second terminal clamp of the 
plus/+ jumper cable to the positive terminal 
of the battery or a starting-aid terminal of 
the vehicle to be started.
4.Attach one terminal clamp of the minus/– 
jumper cable to the negative terminal of the 
battery or to an engine or body ground of 
the assisting vehicle. Your BMW has a special nut as body ground 
or negative pole.
5.Attach the second terminal clamp of the 
minus/– jumper cable to the negative termi-
nal of the battery or to the engine or body 
ground of the vehicle to be started.
Starting the engine
1.Start the engine of the donor vehicle and 
allow it to run for a few minutes at slightly 
increased idle speed.
2.Start the engine on the other vehicle in the 
usual way. 
If the first start attempt is not successful, 
wait a few minutes before another attempt 
in order to allow the discharged battery to 
recharge.
3.Let the engines run for a few minutes.
4.Disconnect the jumper cables by reversing 
the above connecting sequence.
If necessary, have the battery checked and 
recharged.
Never use spray fluids to start the 
engine.<
Tow-starting, towing away
Observe the applicable laws and regula-
tions for tow-starting and towing vehi-
cles.<
Do not transport any passengers other 
than the driver in a vehicle that is being 
towed.< 

Giving and receiving assistance
234 To avoid jerking and the associated 
stresses on vehicle components when 
towing, always use nylon ropes or nylon straps. 
Attach the tow rope to the tow fittings only, as 
attaching it to other parts of the vehicle could 
result in damage.<
With a tow truck: vehicle without xDrive
Manual and automatic transmission:
Have the BMW transported with a tow truck 
with a so-called lift bar, or on a flatbed.
Do not tow the vehicle with just the rear axle 
raised as this may cause the steering to turn.
With a tow truck: vehicle with xDrive
Do not tow a BMW with xDrive with just 
the front or rear axle raised; otherwise, the 
wheels could lock up and the transfer case 
could be damaged.<
Have the BMW transported on a flatbed surface 
only.
Tow-starting
Avoid tow-starting the vehicle whenever possi-
ble; instead, jump-start the engine, refer to 
page231. Vehicles with a catalytic converter 
should only be tow-started when the engine is cold, vehicles with an automatic transmission 
cannot be tow-started at all.
1.Switch on hazard warning flashers, comply 
with local regulations.
2.Switch on the ignition, refer to page55.
3.Shift into 3rd gear.
4.Have the vehicle tow-started with the clutch 
depressed and slowly release the clutch. 
After the engine starts, immediately 
depress the clutch completely again.
5.Stop at a suitable location, remove the tow 
bar or rope and switch off the hazard warn-
ing flashers.
6.Have the vehicle checked.
With xDrive: do not activate Hill Descent 
Control HDC when the vehicle is being 
tow-started, page83.< 

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Average fuel consumption71
– setting the units72
Average speed71
Avoid highways in 
navigation136
Avoiding unintentional 
alarms33
Axle loads, refer to 
Weights241
B
Backrest contour, refer to 
Lumbar support44
Backrests, refer to Seat 
adjustment43
Backrest width adjustment44
Back seats
– refer to Rear seats46
Backup lamps
– replacing bulb225,226,227
Bag holder111
Band-aids, refer to First aid 
pouch230
Bar, refer to Towing 
methods233
Base plate for telephone or 
mobile phone
– refer to Snap-in adapter186
– refer to Snap-in adapter in 
the center armrest storage 
compartment107
Bass, tone setting146
Battery228
– charging228
– disposal35,228
– jump-starting231
– remote control26
– replacing228
– temporary power failure228
Battery for mobile phone187
Battery renewal
– remote control35
– remote control for vehicle35
Being towed233
Belt hand-over49
– pinch protection system49
Belts, refer to Safety belts48Belt tensioner, refer to Safety 
belts48
Beverage holders, refer to 
Cupholders108
Blinds, refer to Roller sun 
blinds106
Blower, refer to Air 
volume100
Bluetooth, activating/
deactivating178
BMW
– car shampoo221
BMW Assist190
BMW Assist, 
activating192,194
BMW Homepage4
BMW Maintenance 
System217
BMW Search192
BMW webpage4
Bottle holders, refer to 
Cupholders
108
Brake Assist, refer to Dynamic 
Brake Control DBC82
Brake fluid, refer to Service 
requirements73
Brake Force Display89
Brake lamps
– Brake Force Display89
– replacing bulb225,226,227
Brake pads118
– breaking in118
Brake rotors120
– brakes118
– breaking in118
Brakes
– ABS82
– BMW Maintenance 
System217
– Brake Force Display89
– breaking in118
– parking brake56
– service requirements73
Brakes, refer to Braking 
safely120Brake system118
– BMW Maintenance 
System217
– breaking in118
– disc brakes120
Breakdown services, refer to 
Roadside Assistance230
Breaking in the clutch118
Breaking in the differential, 
refer to Engine and 
differential118
Break-in period118
Brightness of the Control 
Display80
Bulb changing, refer to Lamps 
and bulbs223
Button for starting the engine, 
refer to Start/stop button55
Buttons on the steering 
wheel11C
California Proposition 65 
warning5
Call
– accepting179
– ending180
– rejecting180
Calling, refer to Phone 
numbers, dialing180
Can holders, refer to 
Cupholders108
Capacities241
Capacity of the cargo area241
Car battery, refer to Vehicle 
battery228
Car care, refer to Care219 

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J
Jacking points228
Joystick, refer to iDrive16
Jumpering, refer to Jump-
starting231
Jump-starting231
K
Key, refer to Integrated key/
remote control26
Keyless go, refer to Comfort 
Access33
Keyless opening and closing, 
refer to Comfort Access33
Key Memory, refer to Personal 
Profile26
Kickdown58
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic58
Knock control199
L
Lamps
– automatic headlamp 
control93
– parking lamps/low beams93
Lamps and bulbs, replacing 
bulbs223
Lap-and-shoulder belt, refer 
to Safety belts48
Lashing eyes, refer to 
Securing cargo122
Last destinations130
LATCH child restraint fixing 
system53
Leather care221
LED Light-emitting 
diodes223
Length, refer to 
Dimensions239
License plate lamp, replacing 
bulb227
Light
– high-beam assistant95
Light-alloy wheels221Light-emitting diodes 
LED223
Lighter109
– connecting electrical 
appliances109
Lighting
– instruments96
– lamps and bulbs223
– vehicle, refer to Lamps93
Light switch93
Limit, refer to Speed limit79
Load121
Load securing equipment, 
refer to Securing cargo122
Lock buttons, doors, refer to 
Locking30
Locking
– adjusting confirmation 
signal29
– from inside30
– from outside28
– without remote control, refer 
to Comfort Access33
Locking and unlocking doors
– confirmation signals29
– from inside30
– from outside27
Low beam control, refer to 
High-beam assistant95
Low-beam headlamps93
– automatic93
Lower back support, refer to 
Lumbar support44
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack122
Lumbar support44
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter 
tires211
Maintenance, refer to Service 
Booklet
Maintenance system217
Malfunction
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic59
– tires85Malfunction warnings, refer to 
Check Control77
Manual car wash220
Manual mode, automatic 
transmission with 
Steptronic58
Manual operation
– door lock30
– driver's door30
– fuel filler flap198
– glass roof37
– transmission lock, automatic 
transmission59
Manual transmission57
Map for navigation
– changing scale139
– entering destination132
Map view138
Master key, refer to Remote 
control with integrated 
key26
Maximum cooling99
Maximum speed
– with winter tires211
Measurements, refer to 
Dimensions239
Memory, refer to Seat and 
mirror memory47
MENU button16
Menus, refer to iDrive16
Messages182
Messages from the concierge 
service183
Microfilter
– BMW Maintenance 
System217
– for automatic climate 
control101
Microfilter/activated-charcoal 
filter
– BMW Maintenance 
System217
Microphone
– telephone14
– voice commands14
Mirror dimming feature51 

Everything from A - Z
258 Releasing
– hood212
Remaining distance, refer to 
Cruising range70
Remote control26
– battery renewal35
– Comfort Access33
– garage door opener103
– malfunction29,34
– removing from the ignition 
lock55
– service data217
– trunk lid28
Replacement fuses, refer to 
Fuses228
Replacement remote 
control26
Replacing bulbs, refer to 
Lamps and bulbs223
Replacing tires210
Replacing tires, refer to New 
wheels and tires210
Reporting safety defects6
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel 
gauge70
Reset, refer to Resetting tone 
settings148
Restraint systems
– for children52
– refer to Safety belts48
Retractable hardtop38
– care, refer to Caring for your 
vehicle brochure
– Convenient operation28
– opening and closing39
– remote control28
Reverse
– CD changer159
– CD player159
Reverse gear
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic58
– manual transmission57
Road map138
Roadside 
Assistance191,230
Roadside parking lamps95
– replacing bulbs224Roadworthiness test, refer to 
Service requirements73
Roller sun blinds106
Rollover protection system, 
Convertible92
– resetting92
Roof load capacity241
Roof-mounted luggage 
rack122
Rope, refer to Tow-starting, 
towing away233
Rotary/pushbutton, refer to 
iDrive16
Route136,137
– bypassing sections137
– changing136,137
– changing criteria136
– displaying streets or towns/
cities137
– map view138
– selecting136
Route instructions, refer to 
Destination guidance 
through voice 
instructions137
Route map, refer to Map 
view138
Route section, changing137
Route selection136
RSC Runflat System 
Component, refer to Run-
flat tires210
Runflat System Component 
RSC, refer to Run-flat 
tires210
Run-flat tires210
– continuing driving with a 
damaged tire85
– flat tire85
– Flat Tire Monitor85
– new tires210
– replacing210
– tire inflation pressure200
– winter tires211
S
Safety-belt height 
adjustment49Safety belts48
– belt hand-over49
– damage49
– indicator/warning lamp49
– reminder49
– sitting safely42
Safety systems
– airbags90
– Antilock Brake System 
ABS82
– brake system82
– driving stability control 
systems82
– Dynamic Stability Control 
DSC82
– rollover protection system, 
Convertible92
– safety belts48
Safety tires, refer to Run-flat 
tires210
Satellite radio152
– enabling or unsubscribing 
from a channel152
– favorites154
– selecting channel153
– storing channel153
– timeshift154
– Traffic Jump155
Saving fuel118
Screen, refer to iDrive 
controls16
Screw thread for tow 
fitting233
SDARS, refer to Satellite 
radio152
Seat adjustment
– electric43
– mechanical43
Seat and mirror memory47
Seat belt reminder, refer to 
"Fasten safety belts" 
reminder49
Seat heating47