
Replacing components
244
Changing wheels
Your BMW is equipped with run-flat tires as 
standard. This eliminates the need to change a 
wheel immediately in the event of a puncture.
For information on continuing to drive with a 
damaged tire, refer to Indication of a flat tire on 
page89.
The symbol identifying run-flat tires is a circle 
with the letters RSC on the sidewall, refer to 
Run-flat tires, page223.
When mounting new tires or changing over 
from summer to winter tires and vice versa, 
mount run-flat tires for your own safety. In the 
event of a flat, no spare wheel is available. Your 
BMW center will be glad to advise you. Refer 
also to New wheels and tires, page223.
The tools for changing wheels are avail-
able as optional accessories from your 
BMW center.<
Jack mounting points
The jacking points are at the positions shown in 
the illustration.
Vehicle battery
Battery care
The battery is 100 % maintenance-free, 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.
Battery replacing
Only use vehicle batteries that have been 
approved for your vehicle by the manu-
facturer; otherwise, the vehicle could be dam-
aged and systems or functions may not be fully 
available.<
After a battery replacement, have the battery 
registered on the vehicle by your service center 
to ensure that all comfort functions are fully 
available.
Charging the battery
Only charge the battery in the vehicle via the 
terminals in the engine compartment with the 
engine off. Connections, refer to Jump-starting 
on page247.
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 secure 
the battery against tipping over during trans-
port.< 

Everything from A to Z
268 Care233
– automatic car washes233
– care products233
– carpets235
– CD/DVD drives236
– chrome parts234
– displays236
– exterior233
– fine wood parts235
– headlamps234
– high-pressure washer234
– interior235
– leather235
– light-alloy wheels235
– paintwork234
– plastic parts235
– rubber seals234
– safety belts235
– sensors and cameras235
– upholstery and cloth 
trim235
– washing the car 
manually234
– windows234
Cargo, securing126
Cargo area115
– capacity257
– Comfort Access35
– folding up the floor 
panel117
– lamp, refer to Interior 
lamps101
– opening from inside31
– opening from outside31
– partition net116
– roller cover115
Cargo area lid, refer to Trunk 
lid/tailgate31
Cargo area net, refer to 
Partition net116
Cargo loading125
– securing cargo126
– stowing cargo126
– vehicle125
Car jack
– jacking points244
Car key, refer to Integrated 
key/remote control26Car phone
– installation location, refer to 
Center armrest111
– refer to separate Owner's 
Manual
Car phone, refer to 
Telephone180
Car radio, refer to Radio153
Car shampoo235
Catalytic converter, refer to 
Hot exhaust system123
CD, audio playback162
CD changer161,166
– controls150
– fast forward/reverse163
– filling or emptying the 
magazine166
– random play sequence162
– selecting a track162
– switching on/off150
– tone control150
– volume150
CD player161
– controls150
– fast forward/reverse163
– random play sequence162
– selecting a track162
– switching on/off150
– tone control150
– volume150
Center armrest111
Center brake lamp
– replacing bulb243
Center console, refer to 
Around the center 
console14
Central locking
– from inside30
– from outside27
Central locking system27
– Comfort Access34
– hotel function32
– setting unlocking 
characteristics28
Changes, technical, refer to 
For your own safety5
Changing bulbs, refer to 
Lamps and bulbs238Changing the language on the 
Control Display83
Changing the measurement 
units on the Control 
Display76
Changing wheels244
Chassis number, refer to 
Engine compartment226
Check Control80
Check Gas Cap202
Child restraint fixing system 
LATCH52
Child restraint systems51
Child safety locks54
Child seats, refer to 
Transporting children 
safely51
Chrome parts235
Chrome polish235
Cigarette lighter, refer to 
Lighter113
Cleaning headlamps61
– washer fluid62
Cleaning your BMW, refer to 
Care233
Climate control
– automatic air 
distribution103
Clock71
– 12h/24h mode79
– setting the time and date79
– setting time79
Closing
– from inside30
– from outside27
Clothes hooks112
Cockpit10
Cold start, refer to Starting the 
engine56
Comfort Access34
– replacing the battery36
Comfort access, refer to 
Comfort Access34
Comfort area, refer to Around 
the center console14
Compartment for remote 
control, refer to Ignition 
lock55
Compass109 

Reference 273
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Instructions for navigation 
system, refer to Voice 
instructions142
Instrument cluster12
Instrument combination, refer 
to Instrument cluster12
Instrument lighting101
Instrument panel, refer to 
Cockpit10
Integrated key26
Integrated universal remote 
control107
Interactive map137
Interior lamps101
– remote control28
Interior motion sensor34
Interior rearview mirror49
– automatic dimming 
feature49
– compass109
Interlock, refer to Disengaging 
the remote control58
Intermittent mode of the 
wipers61
Intersection, entering, 
navigation132
iPod, connecting, refer to 
AUX-IN port173
iPod, connecting, refer to USB 
audio interface174
J
Jacking points244
Joystick, refer to iDrive16
Jumpering, refer to Jump-
starting247
Jump-starting247
K
Key, refer to Integrated key/
remote control26
Keyless go, refer to Comfort 
Access34
Keyless opening and closing, 
refer to Comfort Access34Key Memory, refer to Personal 
Profile26
Kickdown58
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic58
Knock control203
L
Lamps
– automatic headlamp 
control97
– parking lamps/low beams97
Lamps and bulbs, replacing 
bulbs238
Lap-and-shoulder belt, refer 
to Safety belts47
Lashing eyes, refer to 
Securing cargo126
Last destinations134
LATCH child restraint fixing 
system52
Leather care235
LED Light-emitting 
diodes238
Length, refer to 
Dimensions255
License plate lamp, replacing 
bulb243
Light
– high-beam assistant99
Light-alloy wheels235
Light-emitting diodes 
LED238
Lighter113
– connecting electrical 
appliances113
Lighting
– instruments101
– lamps and bulbs238
– vehicle, refer to Lamps97
Light switch97
Limit, refer to Speed limit82
Load126
Load securing equipment, 
refer to Securing cargo126
Lock buttons, doors, refer to 
Locking30Locking
– adjusting confirmation 
signal28
– from inside30
– from outside28
– without remote control, refer 
to Comfort Access34
Locking and unlocking doors
– confirmation signals28
– from inside30
– from outside27
Low beam control, refer to 
High-beam assistant99
Low-beam headlamps97
– automatic97
– replacing bulbs239
Lower back support, refer to 
Lumbar support44
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack127
Lumbar support44
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter 
tires224
Maintenance, refer to Service 
Booklet
Maintenance system231
Malfunction
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic60
– tires89
– trunk lid32
Malfunction warnings, refer to 
Check Control80
Manual car wash234
Manual mode, automatic 
transmission with 
Steptronic59
Manual operation
– door lock30
– driver's door30
– fuel filler flap202
– glass roof38
– panorama glass roof40
– parking lock, automatic 
transmission60
– trunk lid32