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Practical interior accessories
Controls
You can fold down the rear seat backrest to 
transport light objects in
 the rear without dam-
aging the seats. Depending on the vehicle 
equipment, the mounting points for the cargo 
area net are found on the rear panel of the back-
rest. To unlock the rear seat backrest: press the 
button on the driver's or the opposite side.
Closing
Return the rear seat backrest to the upright 
seating position and engage it.
When returning the backrest to its seating 
position, make sure th at the seat's lock-
ing mechanism engages properly. Otherwise, 
cargo could be thrown around in the event of 
sharp braking or swerving and endanger the 
occupants. <
Bag holder
W h e n  t h e  r e a r  s e a t  b a c k r e s t  i s  f o l d e d  d o w n ,  y o u  
will find two bag holders  on the cargo area wall:
1. Fold open the holder by pressing the but-
ton.
2. Press the handles of the bag onto the 
holder from above.
Only hang light shopping bags or other 
suitable objects from the holders; other-
wise, braking maneuvers and swerving, for 
example, may lead to a  safety hazard due to 
objects flying about  the passenger compart-
ment. Only transport heavy luggage in the 
cargo area if it has been appropriately 
secured. <
For more information on loading the vehicle, 
refer to page 141.
Storage compartment  behind the rear 
seat backrest
A storage compartment is  located behind the 
rear seat backrest. To access the storage com-
partment: remove the insert or fold down the 
rear seat backrest.
When the rear seat backrest is folded 
down or the insert has been removed, 
only transport small light objects in the storage 
compartment; otherwise, braking maneuvers 
and swerving, for example, may lead to a safety 
hazard due to objects flying about the passen-
ger compartment. Only  transport heavy lug-
gage in the cargo area if  it has been appropri-
ately secured. <
Storage compartments inside 
the cargo area
Coupe
Depending on your vehicle's equipment, the 
following storage spaces can be found in the 
cargo area:
>Left storage compartment, e.g. for storing a 
box of cleaning tissues or up to 12 CD jack-
ets, depending on vehicle equipment ver-
sion
> Net for securing smaller objects, to be 
attached to the mounts  on the floor panel
> Hooks for hanging up, e.g., shopping bags 
or tote bags
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MobilityReplacing components
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 replacem ent, have the battery 
registered on the vehicle by your service center 
to ensure that all comfort functions are fully 
available.
Charging the battery
Note
Do not connect battery chargers to the 
sockets built into the vehicle at the plant; 
doing so may damage the vehicle. <
Jump-starting terminals
Only charge the battery in the vehicle via the 
terminals in the engine compartment with the 
engine off. Connections, refer to Jump-starting 
on page278.
Power failure
After a temporary power lo ss, the functioning of 
some equipment may be limited and require 
reinitialization. Individual settings may likewise 
have been lost and will  have to be programmed:
> Time and date 
These values must be updated, refer to 
page 90.
> Radio 
In some cases, statio ns may have to be 
stored again, refer to page 174.
> Navigation system 
Operability must be waited for, refer to 
page 148.
> Glass roof
It may happen that the roof can only be 
tilted. The system must be initialized. 
Please contact your BMW center.
> Seat and mirror memory
The positions must be stored again, refer to 
page 53.
> Inside rearview mirror  with digital compass
The system must be calibrated, refer to 
page 125.
> Active steering
The system automatically  initializes itself 
briefly during a trip. The system is deacti-
vated during this time, refer to page 105.
> xDrive
The system automatically  initializes itself 
during a trip. Indicator lamps light up during 
this time. If the lamps  do not go out during 
the current trip, have the system checked.
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ReferenceEverything from A to Z
Car care, refer to Care 266
Care 266
– automatic car washes 266
– care products 266
– carpets 269
– CD/DVD drives 269
– chrome parts 268
– displays 269
– exterior 266
– fine wood parts 269
– headlamps 267
– high-pressure washer 267
– interior 268
– leather 268
– light-alloy wheels 268
– paintwork 267
– plastic parts 269
– retractable hardtop 267
– rubber seals 268
– safety belts 269
– sensors and cameras 269
– upholstery and cloth 
trim 268
– washing the car  manually 267
– windows 267
Cargo, securing 143
Cargo area
– capacity 287
– Comfort Access 39
– folding up the floor 
panel 132
– lamp, refer to Interior  lamps 114
– opening from inside 35
– opening from outside 36
Cargo loading 141
– securing cargo 143
– stowing cargo 142
– vehicle 141
Car jack
– jacking points 274
Car key, refer to Integrated 
key/remote control 30Car phone
– installation location, refer to 
Center armrest 126
– refer to separate Owner's  Manual
Car phone, refer to  Telephone 204
Car shampoo 269
Catalytic converter, refer to  Hot exhaust system 140
Center armrest 126
Center brake lamp
– replacing bulb 273
Center console, refer to 
Around the center 
co
 nsole 14
Central locking
– from inside 35
– from outside 31
Central locking system 31
– Comfort Access 38
– hotel function 36
– setting unlocking  characteristics 32
Changes, technical, refer to 
For your own safety 5
Changing bulbs, refer to  Lamps and bulbs 270
Changing gears 68
Changing the language on the  Control Display 94
Changing the measurement  units on the Control 
Display 87
Changing wheels 273
Chassis number, refer to  Engine compartment 259
Check Control 92
Child restraint fixing system  LATCH 58
Child restraint systems 57
Child seats, refer to  Transporting children 
safely 57
Chrome parts 269
Chrome polish 269 Cigarette lighter, refer to 
Lighter 129
Cleaning headlamps 72
– washer fluid 72
Cleaning your BMW, refer to 
Care 266
Climate control
– automatic air 
distribution 118
Clock 82
– 12h/24h mode 91
– setting the time and date 90
– setting time 90
Closing
– from inside 35
– from outside 32
Clothes hooks 127
Cockpit 10
Cold start, refer to Starting the 
engine 62
Comfort Access 38
– replacing the battery 40
Comfort access, refer to  Comfort Access 38
Comfort area, refer to Around 
the center console 14
Compartment for remote  control, refer to Ignition 
lock 61
Compass 124
Computer 84
– displays on Control  Displa
 y84
Computer, refer to iDrive 18
Concierge service 229
Condensation, refer to When  the vehicle is parked 141
Condition Based Service  CBS 264
Configuring settings, refer to 
Personal Profile 30
Confirmation signal for vehicle  locking/unlocking 33
ConnectedDrive 228
Connecting vacuum cleaner,  refer to Connecting 
electrical appliances 129
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Everything from A to Z
Reference
Interior rearview mirror
56
– automatic dimming 
feature 56
– compass 124
Interlock, refer to Disengaging 
the remote control 64
Intermittent mode of the  wipers 71
Intersection, entering,  navigation 151
J
Jacking points 274
Joystick, refer to iDrive 18
Jumpering, refer to Jump-
starting 278
Jump-starting 278
K
Key, refer to Integrated key/
remote control 30
Keyless go, refer to Comfort  Access 38
Keyless opening and closing,  refer to Comfort Access 38
Key Memory, refer to Personal 
Profile 30
Keypad dialing 212
Kickdown 65
– automatic transmission with  Steptronic 65
Knock control 237
L
Lamps
– automatic headlamp 
control 110
– parking lamps/low  beams 110
Lamps and bulbs, replacing 
bulbs 270
Lap-and-shoulder belt, refer  to Safety belts 53 Lashing eyes, refer to 
Securing cargo 143
Last destinations 153
LATCH child restraint fixing  system 58
Launch Control 70
Leather care 268
LED Light-emitting 
diodes 271
Length, refer to  Dimensions 285
License plate lamp, replacing  bulb 273
Light
– high-beam assistant 113
Light-alloy wheels 268
Light-emitting diodes  LED 271
Lighter 129
– connecting electrical  appliances 129
Lighting
– instruments 114
– lamps and bulbs 270
– vehicle, refer to Lamps 110
Light switch 110
Limit, refer to Speed limit 93
Load 142
Load securing equipment,  refer to Securing cargo 143
Lock buttons, doors, refer to 
Locking 35
Locking
– adjusting confirmation 
signal 33
– from inside 35
– from outside 32
– without remote control, refer  to Comfort Access 38
Locking and unlocking doors
– confirmation signals 33
– from inside 35
– from outside 32
Low beam control, refer to  High-beam Assistant 113Low-beam headlamps
110
– automatic 110
Lower back support, refer to  Lumbar support 49
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack 143
Lumbar support 49
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter 
tires 258
Maintenance, refer to Service  and Warranty Information 
Booklet for US models or in 
the Warranty and Service 
Guide Booklet for Canadian 
models
Maintenance system 264
Malfunction
– automatic transmission with  Steptronic 66
– tires 101
Malfunction warnings, refer to  Check Control 92
Manual car wash 267
Manually unlocking parking  lock 69
Manual mode, automatic  transmission with 
Steptronic 65
Manual operation
– door lock 34
– driver's door 34
– fuel filler flap 236
– glass roof 42
– parking lock 69
– parking lock, automatic  transmission 66
Manual transmission 64
Map for navigation
– changing scale 163
– entering destination 155
Map view 162
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