
Controls
 61Reference
At a glance
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Deactivating intermittent wipe or rain 
sensor
Press the button again, arrow3. 
The LED goes out.
Deactivate the rain sensor before enter-
ing an automatic car wash. Failure to do 
so could result in damage caused by undesired 
wiper activation.<
Cleaning windshield and headlamps*
Pull the lever, arrow 4.
Washer fluid is sprayed onto the windshield and 
the wipers are operated for a short time.
When the vehicle lighting system is switched 
on, the headlamps are cleaned at regular and 
appropriate intervals.
Do not use the washers if there is any 
danger that the fluid will freeze on the 
windshield. If you do, your vision could be 
obscured. Antifreeze should therefore be 
added to the fluid, refer to Washer fluid. 
Do not use the washers when the washer fluid 
reservoir is empty; otherwise, you will damage 
the washer pump.<
Windshield washer nozzles
The windshield washer nozzles are heated 
automatically
* while the engine is running or 
the ignition is switched on.
Washer fluid
Washer fluid antifreeze is flammable. 
Therefore, keep it away from ignition 
sources and only store it in the closed original 
container that is kept out of reach of children; 
otherwise, there is a risk of personal injury. 
Comply with the instructions on the con-
tainer.<
Washer fluid filler neck
Only refill washer fluid when the engine is 
cool to avoid contact with hot engine 
parts. Otherwise, fluid spills constitute a fire 
hazard and a risk to personal safety.
Fill with water and, if required, with a washer 
antifreeze, according to manufacturer's recom-
mendations.
Mix the water and antifreeze before filling 
the washer fluid reservoir to make sure 
the correct concentration is maintained.<
Capacity
Approx. 6.3 US quarts/6 liters.
Cruise control*
The concept
Cruise control is available for use at speeds of 
approx. 20 mph or 30 km/h. The car then stores 
and maintains the speed that you specify using 
the lever on the steering column. In order to 
maintain the specified speed, the system 
brakes the vehicle when the engine braking 
effect is insufficient on downhill gradients.
Do not use cruise control when driving at 
constant speed is prevented by adverse 
conditions, e.g. winding roads, dense traffic or 
poor road conditions due to, e.g., snow, rain, ice 
or loose surfaces. Otherwise, you could lose 
control of the vehicle and cause an accident as a 
result.<
Manual transmission
You can shift gears while cruise control is acti-
vated. The system is deactivated when you 
drive at very low engine speeds for an extended 
period. 

Mobility
 213Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
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. 

Care
220 water penetration. Follow the operating instruc-
tions of the 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: retractable hardtop
Proceed as you would in a normal car wash.
When you open a wet hardtop, water 
drops may run into the cargo area. If nec-
essary, remove items from the cargo area 
beforehand to avoid water stains or soiling.<
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.<
BMW recommends having paintwork damage 
repaired by a professional paint repair work-
shop according to BMW specifications using 
original BMW paint materials.
Preservation
A preservation treatment is necessary when 
water no longer beads off the clean paintwork 
surface. Only use products for paintwork pres-
ervation that contain carnauba or synthetic 
waxes.
Rubber seals
Treat only with water or rubber care products.
Do not use silicon-containing care prod-
ucts on rubber seals; otherwise, noise 
and damage could occur.<
Chrome parts
Carefully clean vehicle parts such as the radia-
tor grill, door handles or window frames with 
copious quantities of water and a shampoo 
additive, especially when roads are treated with 
deicing salt. For additional treatment, use a 
chrome polish. 

Everything from A - Z
248
Everything from A - Z
Index
A
ABS Antilock Brake 
System82
ACC, refer to Active cruise 
control63
Accident, refer to Sending an 
Emergency Request230
Activated-charcoal filter for 
automatic climate 
control101
Active cruise control63
– indicator lamps66
– malfunction67
– selecting distance65
– sensor66
Active steering88
Adaptive brake light
– Brake Force Display89
Adaptive light control94
Additives
– coolant215
Address, entering127,133
Address for navigation
– entering127
Adjusting temperature inside 
the car, refer to Automatic 
climate control99
Adjusting the thigh support43
Airbags90
– indicator/warning lamp91
– sitting safely42
Air conditioning mode
– automatic climate control99
– ventilation101
Air distribution
– automatic99
Airing, refer to Ventilation101
Air pressure, refer to Tire 
inflation pressure200
Air recirculation, refer to 
Recirculated-air mode100Air supply
– automatic climate control99
– ventilation101
Air vents98
Air volume100
AKI, refer to Fuel 
specifications199
Alarm system32
– avoiding unintentional 
alarms33
– interior motion sensor33
– switching off an alarm32
– tilt alarm sensor33
Albums of music 
collection166
ALL program100
All-season tires, refer to 
Winter tires211
All-wheel drive, refer to 
xDrive83
AM, waveband149
Ambient air, refer to 
Recirculated-air mode100
Antenna for mobile phone176
Antifreeze
– coolant215
– washer fluid61
Antilock Brake System 
ABS82
Anti-theft alarm system, refer 
to Alarm system32
Anti-theft system27
Approved axle loads, refer to 
Weights241
Approved gross vehicle 
weight, refer to Weights241
Armrest, refer to Center 
armrest107
Arrival time, refer to 
Computer71
Ashtray109Assistance systems, refer to 
Driving stability control 
systems82
AUC Automatic recirculated-
air control100
Audio146
– controls146
– switching on/off146
– tone control146
– volume146
Audio device, external107
Automatic
– air distribution99
– air volume99
– cruise control61,63
– headlamp control93
Automatic car washes219
Automatic climate control98
– automatic air distribution99
Automatic curb monitor50
Automatic high beams and 
low beams, refer to High-
beam assistant95
Automatic recirculated-air 
control AUC100
Automatic Service 
Request194
Automatic transmission with 
Steptronic57
– interlock57,58
– overriding selector lever 
lock59
– shiftlock, refer to Changing 
selector lever position58
– sport program58
– towing232
– tow-starting232
AUTO program for automatic 
climate control
99
AUX-IN
– port107
AUX-IN port169
Available services194 

Everything from A - Z
250 Care219
– automatic car washes219
– care products219
– carpets221
– CD/DVD drives222
– chrome parts220
– displays221
– exterior219
– fine wood parts221
– headlamps220
– high-pressure washer219
– interior221
– leather221
– light-alloy wheels221
– paintwork220
– plastic parts221
– retractable hardtop220
– rubber seals220
– safety belts221
– sensors and cameras221
– upholstery and cloth 
trim221
– washing the car 
manually220
– windows220
Cargo, securing122
Cargo area
– capacity241
– Comfort Access34
– folding up the floor 
panel112
– lamp, refer to Interior 
lamps97
– opening from inside31
– opening from outside31
Cargo loading120
– securing cargo122
– stowing cargo121
– vehicle120
Car jack
– jacking points228
Car key, refer to Integrated 
key/remote control26
Car phone
– installation location, refer to 
Center armrest107
– refer to separate Owner's 
ManualCar phone, refer to 
Telephone176
Car radio, refer to Radio149
Car shampoo221
Catalytic converter, refer to 
Hot exhaust system119
CD, audio playback157
CD changer157,161
– controls146
– fast forward/reverse159
– filling or emptying the 
magazine162
– random play sequence158
– selecting a track157
– switching on/off146
– tone control146
– volume146
CD player157
– controls146
– fast forward/reverse159
– random play sequence158
– selecting a track157
– switching on/off146
– tone control146
– volume146
Center armrest107
Center brake lamp
– replacing bulb227
Center console, refer to 
Around the center 
console14
Central locking
– from inside30
– from outside27
Central locking system27
– Comfort Access33
– hotel function31
– setting unlocking 
characteristics27
Changes, technical, refer to 
For your own safety5
Changing bulbs, refer to 
Lamps and bulbs223
Changing the language on the 
Control Display79
Changing the measurement 
units on the Control 
Display72
Changing wheels227Chassis number, refer to 
Engine compartment213
Check Control77
Child restraint fixing system 
LATCH53
Child restraint systems52
Child seats, refer to 
Transporting children 
safely52
Chrome parts221
Chrome polish221
Cigarette lighter, refer to 
Lighter109
Cleaning headlamps61
– washer fluid61
Cleaning your BMW, refer to 
Care219
Clock69
– 12h/24h mode76
– setting the time and date
76
– setting time75
Closing
– from inside30
– from outside27
Clothes hooks108
Cockpit10
Cold start, refer to Starting the 
engine56
Combined instrument, refer to 
Instrument cluster12
Comfort Access33
– replacing the battery35
Comfort access, refer to 
Comfort Access33
Comfort area, refer to Around 
the center console14
Compartment for remote 
control, refer to Ignition 
lock55
Compass105
Computer70
– displays on Control 
Display71
Computer, refer to iDrive16
Concierge service191
Condensation, refer to When 
the vehicle is parked120
Condition Based Service 
CBS217 

Reference 253
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
ESP Electronic Stability 
Program, refer to Dynamic 
Stability Control DSC82
Event data recorders218
Exhaust system, refer to Hot 
exhaust system119
Extended connectivity of the 
music player in the mobile 
phone169
Exterior mirrors50
– adjusting50
– automatic dimming 
feature51
– automatic heating50
– folding in and out50
External audio device107
External devices
– random sequence171
Eyes
– for tow-starting and towing 
away233
– for tying down loads122
F
Failure messages, refer to 
Check Control77
Failure of an electrical 
consumer228
False alarm
– avoiding unintentional 
alarm33
– switching off an alarm32
Fastening safety belts, refer to 
Safety belts48
Fastest route for 
navigation136
Fast forward
– CD changer159
– CD player159
Filter
– refer to Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic 
climate control101
First aid pouch230
Fixture for remote control, 
refer to Ignition lock55
Flash when locking/
unlocking29Flat tire
– run-flat tires210
– Tire Pressure Monitor 
TPM86
Flat Tire Monitor FTM84
– indicating a flat tire85
– indicator/warning lamp85
– initializing the system85
– snow chains84,211
– system limits84
Flat tires, refer to Tire 
condition209
Fluid reservoir, refer to 
Washer fluid reservoir61
FM, waveband149
Fog lamps96
– indicator lamp13,96
Folding up the floor panel112
Footbrake, refer to Braking 
safely120
Footwell lamps, refer to 
Interior lamps97
For your own safety5
Four-wheel drive, refer to 
xDrive83
Free memory capacity, music 
collection167
Front airbags90
FTM, refer to Flat Tire 
Monitor84
Fuel199
– average consumption71
– gauge70
– high-quality brands199
– quality199
– specifications199
– tank contents, refer to 
Capacities241
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel 
gauge70
Fuel display, refer to Fuel 
gauge70
Fuel filler flap198
– releasing in the event of 
electrical malfunction198
Fuses228
G
Garage door opener, refer to 
Integrated universal remote 
control103
Gasoline
– refer to Average 
consumption71
Gasoline, refer to Required 
fuel199
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel 
gauge70
Gas station 
recommendations137
Gear indicator, automatic 
transmission with 
Steptronic57
Gearshift lever
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic58
– manual transmission57
Gearshifts
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic58
– manual transmission57
General driving notes119
Glass roof, electric36
– closing after electrical 
malfunction37
– Convenient operation28,30
– initializing37
– opening, closing37
– operation with Comfort 
Access34
– pinch protection system37
– power failure37
– raising36
– remote control28
Glove compartment106
GPS navigation, refer to 
Navigation system126
Grills98
Gross vehicle weight, refer to 
Weights241
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking 
brake56 

Everything from A - Z
262 Voice commands
– overview22
– short commands242
Voice instructions from 
navigation system137
– repeating138
– switching on/off137
– volume138
Voice phone book185
Volume146
– audio sources146
– fuel tank, refer to 
Capacities241
– mobile phone179
– voice instructions138
Volume balance, tone 
setting147
W
Warning and indicator 
lamps13
Warning messages, refer to 
Check Control77
Warning triangle231
Washer fluid61
– content of the reservoir61
Washer fluid reservoir61
Waste tray, refer to 
Ashtray109
Water on roads, refer to 
Driving through water120
Water penetration219,220
Waveband with the radio149
Wear indicators in tires, refer 
to Minimum tread depth209
Weights241
Welcome lamps93
Wheel/tire combination, refer 
to Correct wheels and 
tires210
Wheelbase, refer to 
Dimensions239
Wheels, new210
Wheels and tires200
Width, refer to 
Dimensions239
Wind deflector39Windows35
– Convenient operation28
– Convenient operation with 
Comfort Access34
– opening, closing35
– pinch protection system36
Windows, indicator on Control 
Display16
Windshield
– cleaning61
Windshield wash60
– filling capacity, reservoir241
– nozzles61
– reservoir for washer fluid61
– washer fluid61
Windshield wiper blades, 
changing223
Windshield wipers, refer to 
Wiper system60
Winter tires211
– setting speed limit79
– storage211
Wiper blade replacement223
Wiper system60
Word-matching principle for 
navigation135
Work in the engine 
compartment212
Wrench/screwdriver, refer to 
Onboard vehicle tool kit223
X
xDrive83
Xenon lamps
– replacing bulb224
Y
Your individual vehicle
– settings, refer to Personal 
Profile26