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press the turn signal lever in the high-beam
direction.
>When the low beams are on, use the head-
lamp flasher as usual.
System limits
The High-beam Assistant is designed to
maximize the amount of time that high
beams can be safely used and to quickly switch
back to low beams when traffic approaches.
The system cannot completely replace driver
intervention when unusual conditions are
encountered. For this reason, switch to low
beams when circumstances so dictate. Failure
to do so can pose a safety risk.<
Below are a few examples of situations in which
the system may not react or may only function
to a limited degree, requiring personal interven-
tion:
>in extremely unfavorable weather condi-
tions such as fog or heavy precipitation
>in sensing road users with poor inherent
illumination such as pedestrians, cyclists,
equestrians, horse-drawn vehicles, railroad
or shipping traffic close to the road, and at
deer crossings
>in tight curves, on steep crests or dips, with
cross-traffic, or with partially hidden
oncoming traffic on divided highways
>in poorly illuminated areas and in the pres-
ence of highly reflective signs
>in the low speed range
>when the windshield is fogged up, dirty or
covered with stickers, decals, etc., in the
area of the inside rearview mirror
>when the sensor is dirty. Clean the sensor
on the front side of the inside rearview mir-
ror with a cloth slightly moistened with glass
cleaner
Moreover, no system can operate without limi-
tations. High-beam Assistant operation is sub-
ject to conditions that may reduce the system's
ability to recognize the difference between
actual vehicle head lamps or tail lamps and, for
example, highly reflective signs, markers, and
streetlights. To be on the safe side, the system may periodically interpret these situations as
conditions that require low beams. Below are
some of the situations in which premature
switching to low beams can occur:
>approaching large and/or highly reflective
signs
>approaching certain lights, such as drive-
way lighting and porch lights
>approaching certain traffic signals
>approaching large reflective markers
In these situations, the system may interpret
the above conditions as a vehicle ahead requir-
ing a switch to low beams. When the conditions
return to normal, the system will reactivate the
high beams.
The High-beam Assistant cannot replace the
driver's responsibility for complying with state
laws on high-beam switching or for adapting to
visibility and traffic conditions.
Switching off via iDrive
iDrive, for operating principle refer to page16.
1."Settings"
2."Lighting"
3."High beam assistant"
High beam assistant is activated and is
stored for the remote control currently in use.
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Care
Car-care products
Regular cleaning and care make a significant
contribution to retaining your BMW's value.
For the cleaning and care of your vehicle, BMW
recommends using only products that BMW
has approved for this purpose.
Your BMW center will be glad to advise you
about products and services for the cleaning
and care of your BMW.
Genuine BMW Care Products are materi-
als tested, laboratory tested, and tested in
actual use. They offer optimum care and pro-
tection for your vehicle.<
Do not use cleaners that contain alcohol
or solvents; they can damage your vehi-
cle.<
Cleaning agents can contain substances
that are dangerous or pose health risks.
You should therefore heed the warnings and
hazard indications on the packaging. Open the
doors or windows on your vehicle whenever
cleaning the interior. Make sure there is suffi-
cient ventilation in enclosed spaces. Use only
products that are formulated for vehicle clean-
ing.<
Exterior care
Washing your vehicle
In the winter months, it is especially
important to ensure that the vehicle is
washed on a regular basis. Otherwise, signifi-
cant soiling and road salt can cause damage to
the vehicle.<
After washing the vehicle, apply the
brakes briefly to dry them. Failure to do so
may lead to a reduction in braking efficiency and
also to corrosion of the brake rotors.<
Car washes
Give preference to cloth car washes.Before driving into the car wash, make sure that
it is suitable for your BMW. Pay attention to the
following points:
>Dimensions of your vehicle, refer to
page239.
>If necessary, fold in the outside rearview
mirrors, refer to page51.
>Maximum permissible tire width.
Avoid car washes with rail heights over
4in/10cm, otherwise there is danger of
damaging chassis parts.<
Preparations for driving into the car wash:
>Deactivate rain sensor to prevent unwanted
wiper activation.
>Deactivate rear window wiper
* and protect
it from damage. Take appropriate protec-
tive measures; inquiring with the car wash
operator as needed.
>Remove additional add-on parts, e.g., spoil-
ers or phone antennas, if they could be
damaged.
Automatic transmission
Before driving into the car wash, make sure the
vehicle is able to roll by making sure to:
1.Insert the remote control into the ignition
lock, even with Comfort Access.
2.Shift into 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.
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 distance or excessive pressure or
temperature can damage parts of the vehicle or
can result in water penetration. Follow the oper-
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3.Check and correct the tire inflation pressure
at the earliest opportunity.
Protect valve stems with valve stem
seal caps against dirt and contamina-
tion. Dirt in valve stems is a frequent source
of gradual air loss.<
4.Initialize the Flat Tire Monitor, refer to
page89, or reset the Tire Pressure Monitor,
refer to page90.
5.Replace the damaged tire as soon as possi-
ble and have the new wheel/tire balanced.
Driving with compact wheel
Drive reservedly and do not exceed a speed of
50 mph/80 km/h.
The driving characteristics change, for example
reduced track stability on braking, extended
braking distance, and altered self-steering
characteristics in the limit range. In conjunction
with winter tires, these characteristics are more
pronounced.
Only one compact wheel may be
mounted. Restore the wheels and tires to
their original size as quickly as possible. Failure
to do so is a safety risk.<
Vehicle battery
Battery care
The battery is 100 % maintenance-free, i.e., the
electrolyte will last for the life of the battery
when the vehicle is operated in a temperate cli-
mate. Your BMW center will be glad to advise in
all matters concerning the battery.
Charging battery
Only charge the battery in the vehicle via the
terminals in the engine compartment with the
engine switched off. Connections, refer to
Jump starting on page232.
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 restrain
the battery to prevent it from tipping over during
transport.<
Power failure
Following a temporary power failure, e.g., due to
a discharged battery, the use of some equip-
ment will be restricted, requiring its reinitializa-
tion. In the same way, individual settings are lost
and must be updated again:
>Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory
The positions must be stored again, refer to
page46.
>Time and date
Must be updated again, refer to page78.
>Radio
In some cases, radio stations may have to
be stored again, refer to page156.
>Navigation system
You must wait until the system becomes
functional again, refer to page132.
>Glass roof, electric
It may only be possible to raise the glass
roof. The system must be initialized, refer to
page40.
>Panorama glass roof
It may only be possible to raise the glass
roof. The system must be reinitialized, refer
to page41.
>Active steering
The system automatically initializes itself
briefly during a trip. The system is deacti-
vated during this time, refer to page92.
>xDrive
The system automatically initializes itself
during a trip. Indicator lamps light up during
this time. If the lamps do not disappear dur-
ing the current trip, have the system
checked.
>Power windows
The pinch prevention system for the power
windows must be reinitialized, refer to
page38.
Talk to your BMW center before placing
the stored vehicle back in service.<
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Glove compartment112
– lighting112
GPS navigation, refer to
Navigation system132
Grills, refer to Ventilation108
Gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights241
H
Halogen lamps222
Hands-free system, refer to
Microphone14
Hand washing218
Hazard warning flashers15
HDC Hill Descent Control86
HD Radio156
Head airbags93
Headlamp
– cleaning tank, refer to
Capacities242
Headlamp control,
automatic100
Headlamp flasher63
Headlamps100
– cleaning, refer to Wiper
system63
– filler neck for washer
fluid212
– replacing bulbs222
Head Light, refer to Adaptive
Light Control101
Head restraints46
– active front head
restraints47
– removing47
– sitting safely43
Head-up Display95
Heated
– mirrors51
– rear window106
– seats49
– steering wheel52Heating105
– exterior mirrors51
– interior105
– rear window106
– residual heat107
– seats49
– steering wheel52
Heating with engine switched
off, refer to Residual
heat107
Heavy cargo, refer to Securing
cargo128
Height, refer to
Dimensions239
Height adjustment
– seats44
– steering wheel52
High-beam Assistant102
High beams102
– headlamp flasher102
– indicator lamp13
– replacing bulbs223
High-pressure cleaning
jets217,218
High water, refer to Driving
through water126
Hill Descent Control HDC86
Hills126
Holder for cups114
Homepage of BMW4
Hood211
Hooks for shopping bags,
Sports Wagon119
Horn10
Hotel function, refer to
Locking separately31
Hot exhaust system125
Hydraulic brake assistant,
refer to Brake assistant85
Hydroplaning125
I
IBOC, refer to HD Radio156
Ice, refer to Outside
temperature warning74Identification mark
– recommended tire
brands209
– tire coding206
iDrive16
– automatic climate
control108
– automatic climate control
with expanded scope106
– changing language82
– changing settings82
– changing units of measure
and display type76
– controller16
– controls16
– menu guidance17
– setting brightness83
– setting the date and time79
– start menu17
– status information19
Ignition57
– switched off58
– switched on57
Ignition key, refer to Keys/
remote control26
Ignition key position 1, refer to
Radio readiness57
Ignition key position 2, refer to
Ignition on57
Ignition lock57
– starting engine with Comfort
Access37
Impressum2
Imprint2
Indicator/warning lamps
– ABS Antilock Brake
System87
– active steering93
– airbags95
– brake system87
– DSC13,86
– DTC13,86
– Flat Tire Monitor89
– safety belt warning48
– TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor91
Indicator and warning
lamps13
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Luggage compartment roller
cover, Sports Wagon117
Luggage net, refer to Partition
net118
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack128
Lumbar support45
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter
tires209
Maintenance215
– refer to Service and
Warranty Information
Booklet for US models215
– refer to Service
requirements77
– refer to Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models215
Maintenance system215
Malfunction warnings, refer to
Check Control79
Managing music170
Manual air distribution107
Manual operation
– door lock30
– driver's door30
– fuel filler flap200
– glass sunroof40
– luggage compartment lid32
– panorama glass sunroof41
– transmission lock, automatic
transmission61
Manual transmission59
Map for navigation
– changing scale145
– destination entry138
Map view144
Map view facing north144
Master key, refer to Keys/
remote control26
Maximum cooling107
Maximum speed
– with compact wheel229
Maximum speed with winter
tires209Measurements, refer to
Dimensions239
Memory, refer to Seat, mirror
and steering wheel
memory45
Menus, refer to iDrive16
Messages184
Messages from the Concierge
service185
Microfilter108
Microphone
– for telephone14
– for voice activation
system14
Mirror dimming feature52
Mirrors50
– automatic curb monitor51
– folding in and out51
– heating51
– memory, refer to Seat, mirror
and steering wheel
memory45
Mobile phone
– adjusting volume181
– connecting, refer to Mobile
phone, pairing
178
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest112
– operation via iDrive181
– pairing178
– refer to separate operating
instructions
Mobile phone, refer to
Telephone178
Mobile phone battery189
Monitor, refer to iDrive16
Monitoring pressure of tires,
refer to Flat Tire Monitor88
MP3 player, connecting, refer
to AUX-IN port172
MP3 player, connecting, refer
to USB audio interface172
Multi-channel playback153
Multifunction switch
– refer to Turn signals/
headlamp flasher63
– refer to Wiper system63
Music, playing168Music collection167
– backup171
– deleting171
– random sequence170
– restoring171
Music player, connecting,
refer to AUX-IN port172
Music player, connecting,
refer to USB audio
interface172
Music search168
MW, waveband155
My Info185
N
Navigation
– starting destination
guidance after entering a
destination135
– storing current position135
– voice activation139
Navigation data132
Navigation destination
– entering manually133
– home address136
Navigation instructions, refer
to Switching voice
instructions on/off143
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Protective function, refer to
Pinch protection system
– glass sunroof, electric39
– panorama glass sunroof41
– windows38
R
Radio
– controls152
– HD Radio156
– satellite radio158
– selecting waveband155
– storing stations156
– switching on/off152
– tone control152
– volume152
– Weather Band, refer to
Weather news flashes157
Radio key, refer to Keys/
remote control26
Radio position, refer to Radio
readiness57
Radio readiness57
– switched off58
– switched on57
– with Comfort Access37
Rain sensor64
Random sequence
– external devices174
– music collection170
Reading lamps104
Rear armrest, refer to Center
armrest, rear116
Rear fog lamps
– indicator lamp13
Rear lamps, refer to Tail
lamps224
– replacing bulbs224
Rear seats
– adjusting head restraints47
– folding over backrest116
– heating50
– removing head restraints47
Rear socket116
Rear ventilation108
Rearview mirror50Rear window
– changing wiper blade221
– heating106
– opening and closing on
Sports Wagon32
– roller sun blinds, refer to Sun
blinds111
– wiper on Sports Wagon64
Rear window safety switch39
Reception
– quality156
– radio stations156
Recirculated-air mode107
– air recirculation107
– AUC Automatic
recirculated-air control107
Reclining seat, refer to
Seats44
Reflectors, refer to Tail
lamps224
Refueling
200
Releasing
– hood211
Releasing the locks, refer to
Unlocking36
Remaining distance, refer to
Cruising range75
Remaining distance to
destination, refer to
Computer76
Remote control26
– Comfort Access36
– garage door opener110
– luggage compartment lid29
– malfunction29,37
– replacing battery38
– tailgate29
Removing condensation on
the windows106
Replacement fuses230
Replacement of tires
– refer to Changing
wheels226
Replacement remote control,
refer to New remote
controls26
Replacing bulbs, refer to
Lamps and bulbs221
Replacing tires209Replacing wheels/tires, refer
to New wheels and tires208
Reporting safety defects7
Reserve
– warning, refer to Fuel
gauge75
Reset, refer to Resetting tone
settings154
Residual heat107
Restraint systems
– for children53
– refer to Safety belts48
Retaining straps, refer to
Storage area loading
options, Sports Wagon119
Retreaded tires209
Reverse
– CD changer162
– CD player162
Reverse gear
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic60
– manual transmission59
Road map144
Roadside
Assistance193,232
Roadside parking lamps102
– replacing bulbs223
Roller blind
– refer to Sun blinds111
Roller cover
– refer to Luggage
compartment roller cover,
Sports Wagon117
Roof load capacity241
Roof-mounted luggage
rack
128
Rope, refer to Tow-starting
and towing233
Rotary/pushbutton, refer to
iDrive16
Route142,143
– bypassing sections143
– changing142,143
– changing criteria142
– displaying map view144
– displaying streets or towns/
cities143
– selecting142
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262 Route information, refer to
Destination guidance with
voice instructions143
Route map, refer to Displaying
map view144
Route selection142
Run-flat tires
– continuing driving with
damaged tire89,91
– flat tire89,91
– Flat Tire Monitor88
– inflation pressure89
– tire inflation pressure202
– Tire Pressure Monitor90
S
Safety5
Safety belts48
– damage48
– sitting safely43
– warning lamp48
Safety belt tensioners
– refer to Airbags93
– refer to Safety belts48
Safety systems
– ABS Antilock Brake
System85
– airbags93
– driving stability control
systems85
– safety belts48
Satellite radio158
– enabling or disabling
channel158
– selecting channel159
– storing channel159
Screen, refer to iDrive16
Screw thread for tow
fitting234
SDARS, refer to Satellite
radio158Seats44
– active backrest width
adjustment45
– adjusting the seats44
– comfort seat44
– easy entry/exit45
– heating49
– lumbar support45
– memory, refer to Seat, mirror
and steering wheel
memory45
– shoulder support44
– sitting safely43
– storing the setting45
– thigh support44
– ventilation, refer to Active
seat ventilation50
Securing load
– refer to Securing cargo128
– with ski bag, refer to
Securing cargo120
Selecting a detour147
Selecting distance with active
cruise control68
Selecting route142
Selection options with
navigation system142
Selector lever
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic59,60
Selector lever lock, refer to
Selecting transmission
positions60
Self-leveling suspension88
Sequential Manual
Transmission with
Drivelogic
– towing234
Service, refer to Roadside
Assistance232
Service and Warranty
Information Booklet for
US models215
Service Interval Display
– refer to CBS Condition
Based Service215
– refer to Service
requirements77
Service Request195Service requirements77
– refer to CBS Condition
Based Service215
Services status196
Setting button, refer to
Controls, controller16
Settings
– BMW Night Vision98
– changing on Control
Display82
– clock, 12h/24h mode79
– configuring, refer to
Personal Profile26
– DVD163
– language82
Settings for the map view145
Setting time, refer to
Preselecting activation
times109
Shifting gears, Automatic
transmission with
Steptronic61
Shift paddles on steering
wheel62
Short commands for the voice
activation system243
Short route in navigation, refer
to Selecting route142
Shoulder support44
Shuffled, refer to Random
– CD changer161
– CD player161
Side airbags93
Side marker lamps, replacing
bulbs224
Side-mounted turn signals,
replacing bulbs224
Side window blinds, refer to
Sun blinds111
Signal horn, refer to Horn10
Sitting safely43
– with airbags43
– with head restraint43
– with safety belts43
Ski bag119
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