
Driving tips
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Mobility
Drive defensively
Avoid unnecessary acceleration and braking 
maneuvers. To do so, keep an adequate dis-
tance between you and the vehicle in front of 
you. A defensive and smooth driving style 
keeps fuel consumption down.
Avoid high engine speeds
Only use first gear when setting off. In second 
and higher gears, accelerate without hesitation 
or pauses. When accelerating, shift up before 
reaching high engine speeds.
When you reach the desired speed, shift into 
the highest applicable gear and drive with the 
engine speed as low as possible and at a con-
stant speed.
As a rule: driving at low engine speeds lowers 
fuel consumption and reduces wear.
Coasting
When approaching a red light, take your foot off 
the accelerator and coast to a stop in the high-
est applicable gear.
O n  a  d o w n h il l s lo p e ,  t a k e  y o u r  f o o t  o f f  t h e  a c c el -
erator and coast in a suitable gear.
The fuel supply is interrupted when coasting.
Switch off the engine during lengthy 
stops
Switch off the engine when stopping for lengthy 
periods, e.g. at traffic lights, railroad crossings 
or in traffic congestions. You achieve fuel sav-
ings even if standing time is as short as approx. 
4 seconds.
Switch off functions you do not need at 
the moment
Functions such as the air conditioner, seat 
heating or rear window defroster draw large 
amounts of power and consume additional fuel. 
Especially in city traffic and in stop and go driv-
ing they have a considerable impact. Therefore, 
switch these functions off when they are not 
really needed.
Have the vehicle serviced
Have the vehicle serviced regularly to achieve 
good economy and a long vehicle life. BMW 
recommends having the vehicle serviced at a 
BMW center. Also note the BMW service sys-
tem, refer to page223.
General driving notes
Close the trunk lid/tailgate
Operate the vehicle only when the trunk 
lid/tailgate and rear window are closed. 
Otherwise, exhaust fumes could enter the inte-
rior of the vehicle.<
If the vehicle must be driven with the trunk lid/
tailgate open:
1.Close all windows and the glass roof.
2.Greatly increase the air volume of the auto-
matic climate control system, refer to 
page98.
Hot exhaust system
In all vehicles, extremely high tempera-
tures are generated in the exhaust sys-
tem. Do not remove the heat shields installed 
adjacent to various sections of the exhaust sys-
tem, and never apply undercoating to them. 
When driving, standing at idle and while park-
ing, take care to avoid possible contact 
between the hot exhaust system and any highly 
flammable materials such as hay, leaves, grass, 
etc. Such contact could lead to a fire, with the 
risk of serious personal injuries and property 
damage. Do not touch hot exhaust tail pipes. 
Otherwise, there is a risk of burns.<
Diesel particulate filter*
The diesel particulate filter collects soot parti-
cles and burns them periodically at high tem-
peratures. This cleaning process takes several 
minutes. During cleaning, you may notice that 
the engine temporarily runs less smoothly and 
that a somewhat higher engine speed is neces-
sary to achieve the accustomed performance. 
Also, noises may be heard and a slight amount 
of smoke may emerge from the exhaust, even  

Refueling
198 If you have refueled with the wrong fuel, contact 
your BMW center.
The filler neck is designed for refueling at 
diesel fuel pumps.
If the filler nozzle cannot be inserted into your 
BMW's filler pipe, please ensure that you are 
refueling at a diesel fuel pump and that it is 
equipped with a diesel filler nozzle.<
In the event the Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel 
fuel cannot be fully inserted into the fuel 
filler neck, please contact BMW Roadside 
Assistance for instructions on how to add fuel. 
For more information on BMW Roadside Assis-
tance, refer to page237.<
Winter diesel
To ensure that the diesel engine remains oper-
ational in the winter, please use winter diesel, 
which is available at gas stations during winter 
months. The fuel filter heating system, included 
a s  a  s t a n d a r d  f e a t u r e ,  p r e v e n t s  d i s r u p t i o n  o f  t h e  
fuel supply while driving.
Do not add additives, including gasoline; 
otherwise, engine damage may occur.<
BMW Advanced Diesel
The concept
BMW Advanced Diesel reduces nitrogen oxide 
in the diesel emissions of your vehicle by means 
of a mechanism that injects diesel exhaust fluid, 
a reduction agent, into the exhaust tract. A 
chemical reaction occurs in the catalytic con-
verter that minimizes the nitrogen oxide con-
tent.
To be able to start the engine as usual, a suffi-
cient amount of diesel exhaust fluid must be 
present in a separate reservoir.
Warming the system
To warm the system to its operating tempera-
ture after starting with a cold engine, the auto-
matic transmission delays shifting to the next 
higher gear, if necessary.
Reserve display
A display in the instrument cluster informs you 
about the remaining distance you can drive with 
the fluid remaining in the reservoir.
-
The reserve display appears beginning at 
approx. 1,000 miles/1,600 km before the sup-
ply is used up.
When this reserve display appears in the 
instrument cluster, have diesel exhaust 
fluid refilled to avoid not being able to start the 
engine.<
Diesel exhaust fluid at the minimum 
level
Even if the display indicates -- mls, the engine 
continues running if it is not switched off and if 
all other requirements continue to be met, e.g. a 
sufficient supply of fuel.
Do not drive to the end of the indicated 
distance. Otherwise, it will not be possible 
to start the engine again after switching it off.< 

Everything from A - Z
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Everything from A - Z
Index
A
ABS Antilock Brake 
System82
ACC, refer to Active cruise 
control62
Accident, refer to Sending an 
Emergency Request237
Activated-charcoal filter for 
automatic climate 
control100
Active cruise control62
– indicator lamps65
– malfunction66
– selecting distance64
– sensor66
Active steering88
Adaptive brake light
– Brake Force Display89
Adaptive light control93
Additives
– coolant222
Address, entering125,131
Address for navigation
– entering125
Adjusting temperature inside 
the car, refer to Automatic 
climate control98
Adjusting the thigh support42
Airbags90
– indicator/warning lamp91
– sitting safely41
Air conditioning mode
– automatic climate control98
– ventilation100
Air distribution
– automatic98
Airing, refer to Ventilation100
Air pressure, refer to Tire 
inflation pressure201
Air recirculation, refer to 
Recirculated-air mode99Air supply
– automatic climate control98
– ventilation100
Air vents97
Air volume98
AKI, refer to Fuel 
specifications197
Alarm system33
– avoiding unintentional 
alarms34
– interior motion sensor33
– switching off an alarm33
– tilt alarm sensor33
Albums of music 
collection164
ALL program99
All-season tires, refer to 
Winter tires217
All-wheel drive, refer to 
xDrive83
AM, waveband147
Ambient air, refer to 
Recirculated-air mode99
Antenna for mobile phone174
Antifreeze
– coolant222
– washer fluid60
Antilock Brake System 
ABS82
Anti-theft alarm system, refer 
to Alarm system33
Anti-theft system27
Approved axle loads, refer to 
Weights247
Approved gross vehicle 
weight, refer to Weights247
Armrest, refer to Center 
armrest106
Arrival time, refer to 
Computer71
Ashtray107Assistance systems, refer to 
Driving stability control 
systems82
AUC Automatic recirculated-
air control99
Audio144
– controls144
– switching on/off144
– tone control144
– volume144
Audio device, external106
Automatic
– air distribution98
– air volume98
– cruise control61,62
– headlamp control92
Automatic car washes225
Automatic climate control97
– automatic air distribution98
Automatic curb monitor48
Automatic high beams and 
low beams, refer to High-
beam assistant94
Automatic recirculated-air 
control AUC99
Automatic Service 
Request192
Automatic transmission with 
Steptronic56
– interlock56,57
– overriding selector lever 
lock58
– shiftlock, refer to Changing 
selector lever position57
– sport program57
– towing239
– tow-starting239
AUTO program for automatic 
climate control
98
AUX-IN
– port106
AUX-IN port167
Available services192 

Reference 257
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Computer71
– displays on Control 
Display71
Computer, refer to iDrive16
Concierge service189
Condensation, refer to When 
the vehicle is parked119
Condition Based Service 
CBS223
Configuring settings, refer to 
Personal Profile26
Confirmation signals for 
locking/unlocking the 
vehicle28
Congestion
– refer to Route, bypassing 
sections135
Connecting vacuum cleaner, 
refer to Connecting 
electrical appliances108
Consumption, refer to 
Average consumption71
Consumption display
– average consumption71
– Energy Control70
Contacts
– creating186
Control Center, refer to 
iDrive16
Control Display, refer to 
iDrive16
– adjusting brightness80
– switching on/off19
Controller, refer to iDrive16
Controls and displays10
Control unit, refer to iDrive16
Convenient operation
– glass roof28
– windows28
Coolant222
– checking level222
Coolant temperature70
Cooling, maximum98
Cooling fluid, refer to 
Coolant222
Cooling system, refer to 
Coolant222
Copyright2Corner-illuminating lamps
– replacing bulbs231
Corner-illuminating lamps, 
refer to Adaptive light 
control93
Cornering lamps, refer to 
Adaptive light control93
Correct tires216
Country codes DVD157
Courtesy lamps, refer to 
Interior lamps96
Criteria for route134
Cross-hairs in navigation130
Cruise control61
– active62
– malfunction62
Cruising range71
Cupholders107
Curb weight, refer to 
Weights247
Current fuel consumption, 
refer to Energy Control70
Current playback
– external devices169
– of music collection164
Customer Relations191
D
Dashboard, refer to 
Cockpit10
Dashboard, refer to 
Instrument cluster12
Dashboard lighting, refer to 
Instrument lighting95
Data, technical244
– capacities248
– dimensions245
– engine244
– weights247
Data transfer192
Date
– date format77
– setting76
Daytime running lights93
– replacing bulbs230
DBC Dynamic Brake 
Control82Deactivating front passenger 
airbags90
Deadlocking, refer to 
Locking28
Defect
– door lock29
– fuel filler flap196
– glass roof37
– panorama glass roof39
Destination, entering by town/
city name125
Destination address
– entering125,131
Destination entry via BMW 
Assist129
Destination for navigation
– entering by voice131
– entering via map130
– entry125
– home address128
– manual entry125
Destination guidance134
– bypassing a route 
section135
– changing specified 
route134
– continuing134
– starting134
– voice instructions135
– volume of voice 
instructions136
Diesel exhaust fluid199
Diesel fuel197
Diesel particulate filter117
Digital clock69
Digital compass104
Digital radio, refer to HD 
Radio148
Dimensions245
Dipstick, engine oil219
Directional indicators, refer to 
Turn signals58
Direction instructions, refer to 
Voice instructions135
Directory for navigation, refer 
to Address book127
Displacement, refer to Engine 
data244 

Reference 259
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Entry lamps, refer to Interior 
lamps96
Entry map for destination130
Environmentally friendly 
driving, refer to Energy 
Control70
Equalizer, tone setting145
Error messages, refer to 
Check Control77
ESP Electronic Stability 
Program, refer to Dynamic 
Stability Control DSC82
Event data recorders224
Exhaust system, refer to Hot 
exhaust system117
Expanding the cargo area110
Extended connectivity of the 
music player in the mobile 
phone167
Exterior mirrors47
– adjusting47
– automatic dimming 
feature48
– automatic heating47
– folding in and out47
External audio device106
External devices
– random sequence169
Eyes
– for tow-starting and towing 
away239
– for tying down loads120
F
Failure messages, refer to 
Check Control77
Failure of an electrical 
consumer236
False alarm
– avoiding unintentional 
alarm34
– switching off an alarm33
Fastening safety belts, refer to 
Safety belts46
Fastest route for 
navigation134Fast forward
– CD changer157
– CD player157
Filter
– refer to Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic 
climate control100
First aid pouch237
Fixture for remote control, 
refer to Ignition lock54
Flash when locking/
unlocking28
Flat tire
– run-flat tires216
– Tire Pressure Monitor 
TPM86
Flat Tire Monitor FTM84
– indicating a flat tire85
– indicator/warning lamp85
– initializing the system85
– snow chains84,217
– system limits84
Flat tires, refer to Tire 
condition215
Fluid reservoir, refer to 
Washer fluid reservoir60
FM, waveband147
Fog lamps95
– indicator lamp13,95
Folding rear seat backrest110
Folding up the floor panel112
Footbrake, refer to Braking 
safely118
Footwell lamps, refer to 
Interior lamps96
For your own safety5
Four-wheel drive, refer to 
xDrive83
Free memory capacity, music 
collection165
Front airbags90
FTM, refer to Flat Tire 
Monitor84Fuel197
– additives198
– average consumption71
– gauge70
– high-quality brands197
– quality197
– specifications197
– tank contents, refer to 
Capacities248
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel 
gauge70
Fuel display, refer to Fuel 
gauge70
Fuel-efficient driving, refer to 
Energy Control70
Fuel filler flap196
– releasing in the event of 
electrical malfunction196
Fuses236
G
Garage door opener, refer to 
Integrated universal remote 
control102
Gasoline
– refer to Average 
consumption71
Gasoline, refer to Required 
fuel197
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel 
gauge70
Gas station 
recommendations135
Gear indicator, automatic 
transmission with 
Steptronic57
Gearshift lever
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic57
– manual transmission56
Gearshifts
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic57
– manual transmission56
General driving notes117 

Reference 263
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
New tires216
North-facing map136
Nozzles97
Number of cylinders, refer to 
Engine data244
Nylon rope, refer to Tow 
rope240
O
OBD socket, refer to Socket 
for Onboard Diagnosis224
Octane ratings, refer to Fuel 
specifications197
Odometer69
Oil, refer to Engine oil219
Oil consumption219
Oil level219
Old batteries, refer to 
Disposal236
Onboard vehicle tool kit229
Opening and closing
– Comfort Access34
– from inside30
– from outside27
– using the door lock29
– via the remote control27
Options, selecting for 
navigation134
Orientation menu, refer to 
Start menu17
Outlets
– refer to Ventilation100
Output, refer to Engine 
data244
Outside-air mode
– automatic climate control99
Outside temperature 
display69
– changing units of 
measure73
– in computer73
Outside temperature 
warning69
Overheated engine, refer to 
Coolant temperature70
Overriding selector lever 
lock58Overview
– radio control144
P
Paintwork care226
Panorama glass roof38
– closing after electrical 
malfunction39
– comfort position39
– Convenient operation28
– initializing39
– opening, closing38
– pinch protection system39
– power failure39
– raising38
– remote control28
Park assistant, refer to Park 
Distance Control81
Park Distance Control PDC81
Parked car ventilation100
– preselecting switch-on 
times101
– switching on and off 
directly101
Parking
– vehicle55
Parking aid, refer to Park 
Distance Control PDC81
Parking brake56
– indicator lamp56
Parking lamps92
– replacing bulbs230,232
Parking lamps/low beams92
Particulate filter, refer to 
Diesel particulate filter117
Partition net111
Passenger side mirror tilt 
function48
Pathway lighting93
Personal Profile26
Phone book177
Phone numbers
– dialing178
Pinch protection system
– glass roof, electric37
– panorama glass roof39
– windows36Placing a call, refer to 
telephone owner's manual
Playing music163
Polish227
Pollen
– refer to Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic 
climate control100
Postal code, entering for 
navigation126
Power failure236
Power windows36
– safety switch36
Power windows, refer to 
Windows36
Preheating, refer to Diesel 
engine
55
Pressure, tires201
Pressure monitoring, tires84
– Flat Tire Monitor84
Pressure monitoring of tires, 
refer to Tire Pressure 
Monitor TPM86
Programmable buttons on the 
steering wheel11
Protection function, refer to 
Pinch protection system
– glass roof, electric37
– panorama glass roof39
– windows36
Providing medical assistance, 
refer to First aid pouch237
Puncture
– Flat Tire Monitor84
R
Radio
– controls144
– HD Radio148
– satellite radio150
– selecting a waveband147
– storing stations147
– switching on/off144
– tone control144
– volume144
Radio position, refer to Radio 
readiness54 

Reference 265
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Safety systems
– airbags90
– Antilock Brake System 
ABS82
– brake system82
– driving stability control 
systems82
– Dynamic Stability Control 
DSC82
– safety belts46
Safety tires, refer to Run-flat 
tires216
Satellite radio150
– enabling or unsubscribing 
from a channel150
– favorites152
– selecting channel151
– storing channel151
– timeshift152
– Traffic Jump153
Saving fuel116
Screen, refer to iDrive 
controls16
Screw thread for tow 
fitting240
SDARS, refer to Satellite 
radio150
Seat adjustment
– electric42
– mechanical42
Seat and mirror memory45
Seat belt reminder, refer to 
"Fasten safety belts" 
reminder46
Seat heating45
Seats42
– adjusting electrically42
– adjusting the seats42
– heating45
– memory, refer to Seat and 
mirror memory45
– saving a setting, refer to Seat 
and mirror memory45
– sitting safely41
Securing cargo113
Securing the vehicle
– from inside30
– from outside27
Selecting a detour139Selecting distance for active 
cruise control64
Selecting new scale for 
navigation137
Selector lever
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic57
Selector lever lock, refer to 
Changing selector lever 
positions, shiftlock57
Selector lever positions
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic57
Service, refer to Roadside 
Assistance
237
Service car, refer to Roadside 
Assistance237
Service data in the remote 
control223
Service Interval Display, refer 
to Condition Based Service 
CBS223
Service Request191
Service requirement display, 
refer to Condition Based 
Service CBS223
Service requirements73
Service status192
Settings
– changing on Control 
Display79
– clock, 12h/24h format76
– DVD158
– language79
Settings and information72
Settings for the map view137
Setting times, refer to 
Preselecting switch-on 
times101
Shifting gears
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic57
– manual transmission56
Shiftlock
– automatic transmission, 
refer to Changing selector 
lever positions57
Short commands for the voice 
activation system249Short route in navigation, refer 
to Selecting route134
Shuffled, refer to Random
– CD changer156
– CD player156
Side airbags90
Side window blind, refer to 
Roller sun blinds105
Side windows, refer to 
Windows36
Signal horn, refer to 
Horn10,11
Sitting safely41
– with airbags41
– with head restraint41
– with safety belts41
Ski bag112
Sliding/tilt sunroof
– refer to Panorama glass 
roof38
Sliding/tilt sunroof, refer to 
Glass roof, electric37
Slot for remote control54
Smokers' package, refer to 
Ashtray108
Snap-in adapter
– inserting/removing184
– use174
Snap-in adapter, refer to 
Center armrest storage 
compartment106
Socket, Onboard Diagnosis 
OBD224
Socket, refer to Connecting 
electrical appliances108
Soot particulate filter, refer to 
Diesel particulate filter117
SOS, refer to Sending an 
Emergency Request237
Sound, adjusting during audio 
playback, refer to Tone 
control144
Sound output for 
entertainment on/off144
Spare fuses236
Special destinations128
Special destinations, 
displaying130