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Retreaded tires
Possibly substantial variations in the de‐
sign and age of the tire casing structures can
limit service life and have a negative impact on
road safety.◀
Winter tires
The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends
winter tires for winter roads or at temperatures
below +45 ℉/+7 ℃.
Although so-called all-season M+S tires do pro‐
vide better winter traction than summer tires,
they do not provide the same level of perform‐
ance as winter tires.
Maximum speed of winter tires
If the maximum speed of the vehicle is higher
than the permissible speed for the winter tires,
then display a corresponding sign in the field of
vision. You can obtain this sign from the tire spe‐
cialist or from your service center.
Maximum speed for winter tires
Do not exceed the maximum speed for the
winter tires; otherwise, tire damage and acci‐
dents can occur.◀
Run-flat tires
For your own safety, only use run-flat tires. No
spare tire is available in the case of a flat tire. Your
service center will be glad to advise you.
Rotating wheels between axles
The manufacturer of your vehicle advises
against swapping wheels between the front and
rear axles.
This can impair the handling characteristics.
Storage
Store wheels and tires in a cool, dry place with
as little exposure to light as possible.
Always protect tires against all contact with oil,
grease and fuels.
Do not exceed the maximum tire inflation pres‐
sure indicated on the side wall of the tire.Run-flat tires*
Label
RSC label on the tire sidewall.
The wheels are composed of special rims and
tires that are self-supporting, to a limited de‐
gree.
The support of the sidewall allows the tire to re‐
main drivable to a restricted degree in the event
of a pressure loss.
Continued driving with a damaged tire., refer to
page 84
Changing run-flat tires
For your own safety, only use run-flat tires. No
spare tire is available in the case of a flat tire. Your
service center will be glad to advise you.
Snow chains
Fine-link snow chains
Only certain types of fine-link snow chains have
been tested by the manufacturer of your vehicle,
classified as road-safe and recommended.
Consult your service center for more informa‐
tion.
Use
Use only in pairs on the rear wheels, equipped
with the tires of the following size:
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Tow truck
Do not lift the vehicle
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or
body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage may
result.◀
Use the tow fitting screwed in at the front for
maneuvering the vehicle only.
Towing other vehicles
General information Light towing vehicle
Your vehicle must not be lighter than the
vehicle being towed; otherwise, it will not be
possible to control vehicle response.◀
Attaching the tow bar/tow rope correctly
Attach the tow bar or tow rope to the tow
fitting; connecting it to other vehicle parts may
cause damage.◀
▷Switch on the hazard warning system, de‐
pending on local regulations.▷If the electrical system has failed, clearly
identify the vehicle being towed by placing
a sign or a warning triangle in the rear win‐
dow.
Tow bar
The tow fittings used should be on the same
side on both vehicles.
Should it prove impossible to avoid mounting
the tow bar at an offset angle, please observe
the following:
▷Maneuvering capability is limited during cor‐
nering.▷The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it
is secured with an offset.
Tow rope
When starting to tow the vehicle, make sure that
the tow rope is taut.
To avoid jerking and the associated stresses on
the vehicle components when towing, always
use nylon ropes or nylon straps.
Attaching the tow rope correctly
Only secure the tow rope on the tow fit‐
ting; otherwise, damage can occur when it is se‐
cured on other parts of the vehicle.◀
Tow fitting
The screw-in tow fitting should always be car‐
ried in the vehicle. It can be screwed in at the
front or rear of the BMW. It is stored in the tool
kit behind the left folding cover in the cargo area.
Tow fitting, information on use
▷Use only the tow fitting provided with
the vehicle and screw it all the way in.▷Use the tow fitting for towing on paved roads
only.▷Avoid lateral loading of the tow fitting, e.g.,
do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting.
Otherwise, damage to the tow fitting and the ve‐
hicle can occur.◀
Screw thread
Push out the cover by pressing on the arrow
symbol.
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Brake force display 85
Brake lamps, brake force dis‐ play 85
Brake lights, adaptive 85
Brake pads, breaking in 120
Braking, notes 121
Breakdown assis‐ tance 228, 229
Breaking in 120
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 73
Bulb replacement 221
Bulb replacement, front 222
Bulb replacement, rear 225
Bulbs and lamps 221
Button, Start/Stop 58
C
Calendar 189
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Camera, backup camera 97
Camera, care 235
Camera, Top View 99
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 115
Car battery 227
Car care products 234
Care, displays 235
Care, vehicle 234
Cargo 122
Cargo area 110
Cargo area, enlarg‐ ing 110 , 111
Cargo area lid 39
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 116
Cargo straps, securing cargo 123
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 32
Carpet, care 235
Car wash 233
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 120
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 219 CD/DVD 155
CDs, storing 162
Cell phone 176
Center armrest 114
Center console 17
Central locking system 35
Central screen, refer to Control Display 19
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 6
Changing parts 221
Changing wheels/tires 212
Check Control 74
Children, seating position 55
Children, transporting safely 55
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 55
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 56
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 55
Child-safety locks 57
Child seat, mounting 55
Child seats 55
Chrome parts, care 234
Cigarette lighter 108
Cleaning, displays 235
Climate control 101, 103
Clock 69
Closing/opening from in‐ side 38
Closing/opening via door lock 38
Closing/opening with remote control 36
Clothes hooks 115
Combination instrument 13
Combination instrument, elec‐ tronic displays 15
Combination switch, refer to Turn signals 61
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system 62
Comfort Access 41
Computer 70
Concierge service 196 Condensation on win‐
dows 102, 105
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 122
Condition Based Service CBS 219
Confirmation signal 37
Contacts 185
Control Display 19
Control Display, settings 72
Controller 19
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 86
Convenient opening 36
Coolant 218
Cooling function 102, 105
Cooling, maximum 104
Cooling system 218
Corrosion on brake discs 122
Cruise control 91
Cruising range 67
Cupholder 115
Current fuel consumption 68
Current location, storing 130
Customer Relations 200
D
Damage, tires 211
Damping control, dynamic 88
Data, technical 238
Date 69
Daytime running lights 77
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 102, 105
Destination distance 70
Destination guidance 135
Destination guidance with in‐ termediate destinations 134
Destination input, naviga‐ tion 128
Digital clock 69
Digital radio 149
Dimensions 238
Dimmable mirrors 54
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 61
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Fuel filler flap 204
Fuel gauge 67
Fuel quality 206
Fuel, tank capacity 242
Fuse 227
G
Garage door opener, refer to Integrated universal remote
control 107
Gas station recommenda‐ tion 137
Gear change, automatic trans‐ mission 65
General driving notes 120
Glass sunroof, refer to Panor‐ amic glass sunroof 45
Glove compartment 114
GPS navigation, refer to Navi‐ gation system 128
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 241
Gross weight, permissible for trailer towing 241
H
Hand brake, refer to Parking brake 59
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 108
Hazard warning flashers 228
HDC Hill Descent Control 87
HD Radio 149
Head airbags 80
Headlamp control, auto‐ matic 77
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture 76
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture via remote control 36
Headlamp flasher 62
Headlamp flasher, bulb re‐ placement 223
Headlamp glass 222
Headlamps 222
Headlamps, care 234 Headlamp washer system 62
Headliner 18
Head restraints 47
Head restraints, front 51
Head restraints, rear 51
Head-up Display 99
Head-up Display, care 235
Heavy cargo, stowing 123
Height, seats 47
Height, vehicle 238
High-beam Assistant 78
High beams 62
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 78
High beams, bulb replace‐ ment 223
Hill Descent Control HDC 87
Hills 121
Holder for beverages 115
Homepage 6
Hood 215
Horn 12
Hot exhaust system 120
House number, entering for navigation 129
Hydroplaning 121
I
Ice warning, refer to External temperature warning 69
Icy roads, refer to External temperature warning 69
Identification marks, tires 210
Identification number, refer to Engine compartment 215
iDrive 19
Ignition key, refer to Remote control 32
Ignition off 58
Ignition on 58
Indication of a flat tire 83
Indicator and warning mes‐ sages 14
Indicator lamps 14
Individual air distribu‐ tion 101, 103 Individual settings, refer to
Personal Profile 33
Inflation pressure, tires 207
Info display, refer to Com‐ puter 70
Information on the navigation data 142
Initializing, Tire Pressure Mon‐ itor TPM 83
Instrument cluster 13, 67
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 15
Instrument lighting 79
Integrated key 32
Integrated universal remote control 107
Intensity, AUTO program 104
Interactive map 132
Interior equipment 107
Interior lamps 79
Interior lamps via remote con‐ trol 36
Interior motion sensor 43
Interior rearview and exterior mirrors, automatic dimming
feature 54
Interior rearview mirror 54
Intermediate destinations 134
Internet 198
Internet page 6
Intersection, entering for navi‐ gation 129
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 73
iPod/iPhone 167
J
Jacking points for the vehicle jack 226
Jack, refer to Vehicle jack 226
Joystick, automatic transmis‐ sion 65
Jump starting 229
K
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Keyless Go, refer to ComfortAccess 41
Key Memory, refer to Personal Profile 33
Kickdown, automatic trans‐ mission 65
Knee airbag 80
L
Lamp replacement 221
Lamp replacement, front 222
Lamp replacement, rear 225
Lamps 76
Lamps and bulbs 221
Language on Control Dis‐ play 73
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 123
LATCH child restraint fixing system 56
Leather, care 234
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 222
Length, vehicle 240
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 24
Light-alloy wheels, care 234
Light control 77
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 222
Lighting 76
Lighting via remote control 36
Light switch 76
Load 123
Loading 122
Lock, door 38
Locking/unlocking from in‐ side 38
Locking/unlocking via door lock 38
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 36
Locking, automatic 38
Locking, central 35
Locking via tailgate 39
Lock, power window 44 Locks, doors, and win‐
dows 57
Low beams 76
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 78
Lower back support 49
Lug bolt lock 226
Luggage compartment roller cover 110
Luggage rack, refer to Roof- mounted luggage rack 124
Lumbar support 49
M
Maintenance 219
Maintenance require‐ ments 219
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 73
Maintenance system, BMW 219
Malfunction displays, refer to Check Control 74
Manual air distribu‐ tion 101, 103
Manual air volume 101, 104
Manual brake, refer to Parking brake 59
Manual mode, transmis‐ sion 65
Manual operation, backup camera 95
Manual operation, door lock 38
Manual operation, exterior mir‐ rors 53
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 204
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 94
Manual operation, Top View 98
Map, destination entry 132
Map in split screen 139
Map view 138
Marking on approved tires 212 Marking, run-flat tires 213
Master key, refer to Remote control 32
Maximum cooling 104
Maximum speed, winter tires 213
Measure, units of 73
Medical kit 229
Memory, seat, mirror 52
Menu in instrument cluster 69
Menus, operating, iDrive 19
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 20
Message list, traffic bulle‐ tins 139
Messages 187
Microfilter 103, 105
Minimum tread, tires 211
Mirror 53
Mirror memory 52
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 121
Mobile phone 176
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 6
Moisture in headlamp 222
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 19
Mounting of child restraint fix‐ ing systems 55
MP3 player 166
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 12
Multimedia 155
Music collection 162
Music search 163
Music, storing 162
N
Navigation 128
Navigation data 142
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 51
Neck restraints, rear, refer to Head restraints 51
New wheels and tires 212 Seite 256256
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