
Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Mobility
 47
Coolant temperature gauge
Blue
The engine is still cold. Drive at moderate 
engine and vehicle speeds.
Between blue and red fields
Normal operating range. It is permissible for the 
dial to drift up to the red field.
Red
Comes on while driving: 
The engine is overheated. Switch off the engine 
immediately and allow it to cool down.
Checking coolant level, refer to page105.
When you switch on the ignition, the warning 
lamp1 comes on briefly to confirm that the sys-
tem is operational.
Service Interval Display
Remaining distance until next service 
due
The displays shown in the illustration appear for 
a few seconds once the ignition key is in posi-
tion 1 or after starting the engine.Together with the message OIL SERVICE or 
INSPECTION, the next scheduled service and 
remaining distance to this service are dis-
played.
The remaining distance is determined on the 
basis of the past driving style.
A flashing display and a – sign before the 
numerical value mean that the service interval 
has been passed by the displayed number of 
miles/kilometers. Please make an appointment 
with your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center.
Clock
If you wish to have a continuous clock display, 
you can also set the car radio display to show 
the time, refer to Owner's Manual for Radio.
You can set the clock or the time that appears in 
the car radio display as follows.
Setting time
With the ignition key in position 1 or higher:
Hours
1.Hold button2 pressed for a few seconds 
until the hours are displayed and the colon 
flashes.
2.Press button1 repeatedly until the desired 
hour is set.
Minutes
3.Press button2 to change to the minutes 
display.
4.Press button1 repeatedly until the desired 
minutes are set.
5.Press button2 to confirm the time. 

Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Mobility
 131
Blower, refer to
– Air volume64
– Air volume, adjusting 
manually67
BMW homepage4
BMW maintenance 
system106
Bottle holder, refer to Cup 
holders72
Brake assistant51
– warning lamp53
Brake fluid105
– level105
– warning lamp105
Brake force display56
Brake lamps114
– brake force display56
– indicator lamp, defective 
bulb12,59
– replacing bulbs114
Brake pads85
– breaking-in82
– warning lamp85
Brake pedal, refer to Safe 
braking84
Brake rotors
– brake system82
– breaking-in82
Brakes84,105
– ABS51,84
– brake fluid105
– brake pads85
– breaking-in82
– handbrake39
– indicator/warning lamp12
Brake system105
– brake fluid105
– brake pads85
– breaking-in82
– disk brakes85
– warning lamp105
Brake wear warning
– refer to Brake pads85
– warning lamp105
Breakdown service, refer to 
Receiving assistance120
Breaking-in82Bulb replacement, refer to 
Lamps and bulbs111
Buttons on steering wheel13
C
California law
– Event Data Recorders107
– Proposition 65 Warning5
Calling, refer to telephone 
operation instructions
Can holder, refer to Cup 
holders72
Capacities129
Capacity, cargo area128
Care
– exterior108
– interior110
Care and maintenance
– car-care products108
– carpets110
– car washes108
– CD/DVD players110
– chrome sections109
– displays110
– fine wood components110
– finish109
– hand washes108
– headlamps109
– high pressure cleaning 
jets108
– leather110
– light-alloy wheels109
– plastic components110
– rubber seals109
– running boards109
– safety belts110
– sensors109
– upholstery materials/cloth 
coverings110
– windows109
– wiper blades109
Cargo, securing86Cargo area22,76
– capacity128
– cover77
– emergency release, refer to 
Opening manually22
– enlarging76
– floor cover78
– foldable rear backrest76
– hatch, refer to Liftgate22
– lashing eyes78
– opening from outside22
– opening with remote 
control20
– power socket74
Cargo loading85
– load86
– securing cargo86
– stowing cargo
86
– vehicle85
Caring for vehicle finish109
Caring for your vehicle108
Car keys, refer to Key set18
Car phone, refer to separate 
Owner's Manual
Car phone preparation75
Car radio, refer to Owner's 
Manual for Radio/Onboard 
Computer
Car washes84,108
Cassette operation, refer to 
Owner's Manual for Radio/
Onboard Computer
CD operation, refer to Owner's 
Manual for Radio/Onboard 
Computer
Central locking system19
– interior21
Changes, technical, refer to 
For your own safety5
Changing gears
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic41
– manual transmission40
Changing wheels98,115
Charge-current indicator 
lamp12,118
Check Gas Cap, warning 
lamp12,92 

Everything from A to Z
132 Child's seat, refer to Child 
restraint devices35
Child restraint devices35
– installing35
– with tether strap36
Child-restraint system 
LATCH36
Child-safety locks37
Child seat security35
Cigarette lighter74
Circulation of air, refer to 
Recirculated-air 
mode64,68
Cleaning rear window43
Cleaning your BMW, refer to 
Care and maintenance108
Clock47,48
– 12 or 24 hour mode48
– setting, also refer to Owner's 
Manual for Radio/Onboard 
Computer
– setting time47
Closing
– from inside21
– with the remote control19
Clothes hooks74
Clutch82
– breaking-in82
Cockpit10
Cold start, refer to Starting 
engine38
Combination of wheel/tire99
Compact wheel, wheel 
changes116
Compartments, refer to 
Storage compartments73
Compartments in cargo area, 
refer to Behind side trim 
panel78
Compass, digital70
Computer48
– also refer to Owner's Manual 
for Onboard Computer
– functions48
Condensation, refer to When 
the vehicle is parked84
Confirmation signal for 
locking/unlocking 
vehicle19,21Connecting car vacuum 
cleaner, refer to Connecting 
electrical devices74
Connecting electrical 
devices74
Consumption, refer to 
Average fuel 
consumption49
Consumption indicator, refer 
to Fuel gauge46
Controls, refer to Cockpit10
Convenience operation
– from outside21
– panorama glass sunroof21
– windows21
Coolant105
– level105
– temperature gauge47
– warning lamp105
Cooling, refer to 
Temperature64,67
Copyright2
Correct wheels and tires99
Courtesy lamps61
Cruise control44
– buttons on steering 
wheel13
– indicator lamp44
Cruising range49
Cup holders72
Curb weight, refer to 
Weights128
Cylinders, refer to Engine 
data126
D
Dashboard lighting, refer to 
Instrument lighting61
Dashboard system, refer to 
Cockpit10
Data, technical126
– dimensions127
– engine126
– filling capacities129
– weights128
Daytime driving lamps59
Deactivating front passenger 
airbags35,57Defective lamp59
Defects7
Defrosting windows64,67
– air conditioner64
– automatic climate control67
Defrosting windows and 
removing condensation
– air conditioner64
– automatic climate control67
Defrost position, refer to 
Defrosting windows64,67
Digital clock47
Digital compass70
Dimensions127
Dimming mirror34
Directional indicators, refer to 
Turn signals41
Disk brakes85
Displacement, refer to Engine 
data126
Display illumination, refer to 
Instrument lighting61
Display lighting, refer to 
Instrument lighting61
Displays, refer to Instrument 
cluster11
Disposal, vehicle battery118
Distance warning, refer to 
PDC Park Distance 
Control50
Door exit lighting61
Door handle lighting59
Door keys18
Door lock21
Doors
– locking and unlocking from 
inside21
– manual operation21
– unlocking and locking, 
confirmation signals19,21
DOT Quality Grades97
Draft-free ventilation65,
68
Driving lamps, refer to Parking 
lamps/low beams59
Driving notes84
Driving on poor roads87
Driving stability control 
systems51
Driving through water87 

Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Mobility
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R
Radiator, refer to Coolant105
Radio, refer to Owner's 
Manual for Radio/Onboard 
Computer
Radio-control key, refer to 
Master key with remote 
control18
Radio navigation, refer to 
separate Owner's Manual
Rain sensor42
Range, setting units48
Reading lamps
– front61
– rear62
Rear armrest, refer to Armrest, 
rear73
Rear backrests, folding76
Rear lamps
– refer to Tail lamps114
– replacing bulbs114
Rear lamps and reflector, refer 
to Tail lamps114
Rear seat back, folding76
Rearview mirrors, exterior33
Rear window defroster
– air conditioner64
– automatic climate control68
Rear window safety switch23
Rear window wiper43
– wiper blade 
replacement111
Recirculated-air mode
– air conditioner64
– automatic climate control68
Refueling92
Remaining distance, refer to 
Cruising range49
Remaining distance until 
service47
Remote control19
– garage-door opener69
– liftgate20
– malfunction20
Removing condensation, 
windows
– air conditioner64
– automatic climate control67Replacement fuses119
Replacing bulbs, refer to 
Lamps and bulbs111
Replacing tires
– new wheels and tires98
– wheel changes115
Replacing windshield 
wipers111
Reporting an accident, refer to 
Initiating an emergency 
request120
Reporting safety defects7
Required oil grades, refer to 
Approved engine oils104
Reserve indicator lamp, refer 
to Fuel gauge46
Restraint systems
– for children35
– refer to Safety belts32
Reverse gear
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic41
– manual transmission40
Roadside Assistance, refer to 
Receiving assistance120
Roadside parking lamps60
Roller cover for cargo area, 
refer to Cargo area cover77
Roll-up cover, refer to Cargo 
area cover77
Roof load capacity, refer to 
Weights128
Roof-mounted luggage 
rack87
Rope, refer to Tow starting 
and towing122
Rotating coin holder, refer to 
Storage compartments73
Run-flat indicator, refer to Flat 
Tire Monitor54
S
Safety belts32
– safe sitting position27
– warning lamp32
Safety belt tensioners, refer to 
Safety belts32
Safety defects7Safety feature, window23
Safety systems, refer to
– ABS Antilock Brake 
System51
– Airbags57
– DSC Dynamic Stability 
Control51
– xDrive52
Screw thread for tow 
fitting122
Seat heating31
Seat memory, refer to Seat 
and mirror memory31
Seats
– adjusting electrically28
– adjusting sports seat29
– heating31
– memory, refer to Seat and 
mirror memory31
– sitting safely27
– storing the setting31
Securing, vehicle, with the 
remote control19
Securing cargo, refer to Cargo 
loading85
Selector lever
– automatic transmission40
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic40
Selector lever interlock, refer 
to Shiftlock40
Selector-lever positions, 
automatic transmission40
Service, refer to Receiving 
assistance120
Service and warranty6
Service Engine Soon38,107
Service Interval 
Display47,106
Setting interior 
temperature64,67
Shifting gears in automatic 
transmission with 
Steptronic41
Shiftlock40
Side airbags57
Side tilt, permissible87
Side turn signals, bulb 
replacement114