
Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Mobility
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Inserting compact wheel
The compact wheel is reinserted in the reverse 
sequence of its removal.
When attaching the retaining strap to the 
compact wheel, make sure the belt is 
threaded through 2 rim openings, with one 
unoccupied hole between them; otherwise, the 
compact wheel could come loose in an acci-
dent.<
Preparing wheel change
1.Observe the safety precautions on 
page116.
2.Secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling: 
Place the wheel chock behind the front 
wheel on the side of the vehicle opposite 
the side being raised. If the vehicle is parked 
on a downward slope, place the wheel 
chock securely in front of this wheel. If the 
road surface is steeply inclined, take addi-
tional preventive steps to stop the vehicle 
from rolling.
3.Loosen the wheel lugs by a half turn.
Jacking up vehicle
1.Position the vehicle jack at the jacking point 
closest to the wheel so that the entire sur-
face of the jack base perpendicularly con-
tacts the ground under the jacking point.
The vehicle jack is designed for 
changing wheels only. Do not attempt 
to raise another vehicle model with it or to 
raise any load of any kind. To do so could 
cause accidents and personal injury.<2.Guide the jack head into the rectangular 
recess of the jacking point when cranking 
up, refer to drawing inset.
3.Jack the vehicle up until the wheel you are 
changing is raised from the ground.
Mounting a wheel
1.Unscrew the lug bolts and remove the 
wheel.
2.Remove accumulations of mud or dirt from 
the mounting surfaces of the wheel and 
hub. Clean the lug bolts.
3.Position the new wheel or compact wheel. 
Secure the wheel by screwing at least two 
lug bolts into opposite bolt holes. When you 
mount wheels other than Genuine BMW 
light-alloy wheels, different lug bolts may 
also be required.
4.Screw in the remaining lug bolts. Tighten all 
the bolts securely in a diagonal pattern.
5.Lower the jack and remove it from beneath 
the vehicle.
After mounting
1.Tighten the lug bolts in a diagonal pattern.
To ensure safety, always have the lug 
bolts checked with a calibrated 
torque wrench as soon as possible to 
ensure that they are tightened to the speci-
fied torque. The tightening torque is 
101 lb ft/140 Nm.<
2.Stow the defective wheel in the cargo area.
3.Check and correct the tire inflation pressure 
at the earliest opportunity. 

Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Mobility
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Initializing, refer to Power 
failure23,24
INSPECTION47
Instrument cluster11
– refer to Cockpit10
Instrument lighting61
Instrument panel, refer to 
Cockpit10
Integrated universal remote 
control69
Interior lamps61
– remote control20
Interior motion sensor26
– switching off20,26
Interior rearview mirror33
– automatic dimming 
feature34
– compass70
Interlock38
Intermittent mode of the 
wipers42
Interval indicator, Service47
J
Jacking points, vehicle 
jack117
Jump starting121
K
Key Memory18
Keys18
– key-specific settings, refer 
to Vehicle Memory, Key 
Memory18
Kick-down41
L
Labeling, tires97
Lamps and bulbs111
Lashing eyes, refer to 
Securing load86
LATCH child-restraint 
system36
Leather care110LEDs light-emitting 
diodes112
Length, refer to 
Dimensions127
License plate lamp, replacing 
bulbs115
Liftgate22
– closing22
– emergency operation22
– manually opening22
– opening from outside22
– remote control20
Liftgate lamp, replacing 
bulbs115
Lifting handle, compact 
wheel116
Light-alloy wheels109
Light-emitting diodes 
LEDs112
Lighter74
Lighter socket74
Lighting, door handles59
Lighting of instruments61
Lights, refer to Parking lamps/
low beams59
Light switch59
Load86
– determining load limit85
– refer to Cargo loading85
Lock buttons, doors, refer to 
Locking21
Locking
– from inside21
– with the remote control19
Low beams59
– automatic60
– indicator lamp, defective 
bulb59
– replacing bulbs112
Lower back support, refer to 
Lumbar support29
Lug bolts117
– torque117Luggage compartment22
– capacity128
– cover, refer to Cargo area 
cover77
– floor cover78
– increasing volume76
– opening/closing, refer to 
Liftgate22
– opening from outside22
– opening with remote 
control20
– refer to Cargo area76
Luggage compartment lid
– emergency operation, refer 
to Opening manually22
– opening with remote control, 
refer to Unlocking liftgate20
– refer to Liftgate22
Luggage compartment net, 
refer to Partition net78
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack87
Lug wrench116
Lumbar support29
M
Maintenance106
– refer to Service Interval 
Display47
Maintenance system106
Malfunctions
– automatic transmission41
– door lock21
– fuel filler door92
– liftgate22
– panorama glass sunroof25
Manual air distribution64,67
Manual operation
– door lock21
– driver's door21
– fuel filler door92
– liftgate22
– panorama glass sunroof25
Manual transmission40
Master key18
– with remote control18 

Everything from A to Z
138 Signal horn, refer to Horn10
Sitting safely27
– with airbags27
– with head restraint27
– with safety belt27
Ski bag75
Smokers' package, refer to 
Ashtray74
Snow chains100
SOS, refer to Initiating an 
emergency request120
Spare fuses119
Spare key18
Spare wheel, refer to Compact 
wheel116
Speed
– with compact wheel118
– with winter tires99
Speedometer, refer to 
Instrument cluster11
Split rear backrest, refer to 
Enlarging cargo area76
Sport program, automatic 
transmission with 
Steptronic41
Sports seat29
Stability control, refer to 
Driving stability control 
systems51
Starting, refer to Starting 
engine38
Starting difficulties
– at very low temperatures39
– jump starting121
Starting engine38
Starting off uphill, refer to 
Acceleration assistant53
Status of passenger 
airbags58
Status of this Owner's Manual 
at time of printing5
Steam cleaners108
Steering lock38
Steering wheel10,13
– adjustment34
– buttons on steering 
wheel13
– heater34
– lock38Steptronic40
Storage compartments73
Storage package73
Storage package nets73
Storage space, refer to Cargo 
area76
Storing desired speed, refer to 
Cruise control44
Storing seat position, refer to 
Seat and mirror memory31
Storing tires99
Storing your vehicle110
Straps, refer to Cargo 
loading85
Sunroof, refer to Panorama 
glass sunroof23
Switches, refer to Cockpit10
Switching cooling function on/
off64,67
Switching off engine39
Symbols4
T
Tachometer46
Tail lamps114
– indicator lamp, defective 
bulb59
– replacing bulbs114
Tank, washing systems, refer 
to Washer fluid43
Tank capacity129
Technical data126
Technical modifications5
Telephone, refer to separate 
operating instructions
Temperature
– air conditioner64
– automatic climate control67
– tires98
Temperature display
– outside temperature48
– outside temperature 
warning48
– setting units48
Temperature gauge47
Temperature of coolant, refer 
to Coolant thermometer47
Temperature warning48Tempomat, refer to Cruise 
control44
Thigh support adjustment29
Three point safety belts32
Tightening torque of lug bolts, 
refer to After mounting117
Tilt alarm sensor
– remote control20
– switching off20,26
Tilt function, passenger-side 
mirror33
Tire inflation pressures94
– monitoring, refer to Tire 
Pressure Monitor55
– restoring94
Tire Pressure Monitor55
– malfunction warnings55
– resetting system55
– system limitations55
– warning lamp55
Tire replacement98
Tires
– age97
– breaking-in82
– changing98
– changing, also refer to Wheel 
changes115
– coding97
– condition98
– damage98
– DOT Quality Grades97
– flat115
– inflation pressure94
– inflation pressure table96
– size, refer to Correct wheels 
and tires99
– storage99
– temperature98
– traction97
– tread98
– tread wear97
– Uniform Tire Quality 
Grading97
– wear indicators, refer to 
Minimum tread depth98
– winter tires99
Tools, refer to Onboard tool 
kit111 

Reference
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Controls
Driving tips
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Torque
– engine126
– lug bolts117
Touch signaling42
Tow bar123
Tow fitting122
Towing eye122
Towing the vehicle122
– with automatic 
transmission122
Tow rope123
Tow sockets for tow 
fitting122
Tow starting122
TPM Tire Pressure 
Monitor55
Track width, refer to 
Dimensions127
Traction97
Traction control, refer to DSC 
Dynamic Stability 
Control51
Transmission
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic40
– manual transmission40
Transmission locking 
mechanism, refer to 
PPark41
Transmission malfunction, 
refer to Malfunction41
Transporting children 
safely35
Transport securing device, 
refer to Securing cargo86
Traveling on poor roads87
Tread depth, refer to Minimum 
tread depth98
Tread wear97
Tread wear indicator in tires, 
refer to Minimum tread 
depth98
Trip-distance counter, refer to 
Trip odometer46
Trip odometer46
Trunk lid, refer to Liftgate22
Turning circle, refer to 
Dimensions127Turning lamp60
Turn signals41
– indicator lamp12
– replacing bulbs113
– side, replacing bulbs114
U
Units48
– outside temperature48
Universal garage-door 
opener, refer to Integrated 
universal remote control69
Universal remote control69
Unlocking
– from inside21
– hood101
– with the remote control19
Unlocking and locking doors 
with the remote control19
V
Valve screw caps, refer to 
After mounting117
Vehicle
– battery118
– breaking-in82
– cargo loading85
– dimensions127
– locking from inside21
– parking39
– storage110
– weights128
Vehicle care, refer to Care and 
maintenance108
Vehicle jack116
– jacking points117
Vehicle Memory18
Vehicle storage110
Ventilation65,68
– draft-free65,68
Viscosity104
Voice control, refer to 
separate Owner's Manual
W
Warning and indicator lamps, 
overview12
Warning triangle120
Warranty, refer to Service and 
Warranty Information 
Booklet for US models, 
Warranty and Service Guide 
Booklet for Canadian 
models106
Warranty and service6
Washer fluid43
Washer fluid reservoir
– capacity, refer to Filling 
capacities129
– refer to Filler neck for washer 
fluid43
Waste tray, refer to Ashtray74
Water penetration108
Weights128
Welcome lamps59
Wheel/tire combination99
Wheelbase, refer to 
Dimensions127
Wheel bolt, wrench116
Wheel changes, compact 
wheel116
Wheel chock116
Wheels and tires99
Width, refer to 
Dimensions127
Windows22
– convenience operation21
– safety switch23
Windshield
– cleaning43
– defrosting, refer to 
Defrosting windows64,67
Windshield washer reservoir
– capacity, refer to Filling 
capacities129
– refer to Washer fluid43
Windshield washer system
– washer/wiper system42
– washer fluid43
Windshield wiper blade 
replacement111