
CareVehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not available in a vehicle,
e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐
ment or country variant. This also applies for
safety-related functions and systems.
Car washes
Notes Steam jets or high-pressure washers
When using steam jets or high-pressure
washers, hold them a sufficient distance away
and use a maximum temperature of 140 ℉/
60 ℃.
Holding them too close or using excessively
high pressures or temperatures can cause dam‐
age or preliminary damage that may then lead to
long-term damage.
Follow the operating instructions for the high-
pressure washer.◀
Cleaning sensors/cameras with high-
pressure washers
When using high-pressure washers, do not
spray the exterior sensors and cameras, e.g.,
Park Distance Control, for extended periods of
time and only from a distance of at least 12 in/
30 cm.◀
Wash your vehicle frequently, particularly in win‐
ter.
Intense soiling and road salt can damage the ve‐
hicle.Automatic car washes
Notes
Note the following:▷Give preference to cloth car washes or those
that use soft brushes in order to avoid paint
damage.▷Make sure that the wheels and tires are not
damaged by the transport mechanisms.▷Fold in the exterior mirrors; otherwise, they
may be damaged, depending on the width of
the vehicle.▷Deactivate the rain sensor, refer to page  65,
to avoid unintentional wiper activation.▷In some cases, an unintentional alarm can be
triggered by the interior motion sensor of the
alarm system. Follow the instructions on
avoiding an unintentional alarm, refer to
page  41.
Guide rails in car washes
Avoid car washes with guide rails higher
than 4 in/10 cm; otherwise, the vehicle body
could be damaged.◀
Before driving into a car wash
In order to ensure that the vehicle can roll in a car
wash, take the following steps:
Manual transmission:
1.Release the parking brake.2.Drive into the car wash.3.Shift to neutral.4.Switch the engine off.5.Switch on the ignition.
Automatic transmission:
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Floor mats can be removed from the passenger
compartment for cleaning.
If the floor carpets are very dirty, clean with a
microfiber cloth and water or a textile cleaner. To
prevent matting of the carpet, rub back and forth
in the direction of travel only.
Sensors/cameras
To clean sensors and cameras, use a cloth mois‐
tened with a small amount of glass cleaner.
Displays/screens
Clean the displays with a microfiber cloth.
Cleaning displays
Do not use chemical or household cleans‐
ers.
Keep all fluids and moisture away from the unit.
Otherwise, they could affect or damage surfa‐
ces or electrical components.
Avoid pressing too hard when cleaning and do
not use abrasive materials; otherwise, damage
can result.◀
Special feature on the Control Display
If necessary, a microfiber cloth dampened with
glass cleaner can also be used for cleaning the
Control Display.
Moisten microfiber cloth only slightly
Moisten microfiber cloth only slightly, oth‐
erwise, damage may result.◀
Suitable glass cleaners are available from the
service center.
Long-term vehicle storage
Your service center can advise you on what to
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Ice warning, refer to External temperature warning  76 
Icy roads, refer to External temperature warning  76 
Identification marks, tires  267 
Identification number, refer to Important features in the en‐
gine compartment  272 
iDrive  16 
Ignition key, refer to Remote control  30 
Ignition off  59 
Ignition on  59 
Indication of a flat tire  95, 98  
Individual air distribu‐ tion  135, 138  
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile  31 
Inflation pressure, tires  263 
Inflation pressure warning FTM, tires  97 
Info display, refer to Com‐ puter  81 
Information on the navigation data  183 
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM  98 
Initializing, Tire Pressure Mon‐ itor TPM  95 
Instrument cluster  70 
Instrument cluster, electronic displays  72 
Instrument lighting  89 
Integrated key  30 
Integrated universal remote control  141 
Intensity, AUTO program  137 
Interactive map  173 
Interior equipment  141 
Interior lamps  90 
Interior lamps via remote con‐ trol  35 
Interior motion sensor  41 
Interior rearview mirror  53 Interior rearview mirror, auto‐
matic dimming feature  53 
Interior rearview mirror, com‐ pass  143 
Intermediate destinations  175 
Internet page  6 
Intersection, entering for navi‐ gation  169 
Interval display, service re‐ quirements  77 
iPod/iPhone  210 
J
Jacking points for the vehicle jack  287 
Jack, refer to Vehicle jack  287 
Joystick, automatic transmis‐ sion  67 
K
Key/remote control  30 
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access  38 
Key Memory, refer to Personal Profile  31 
Kickdown, automatic trans‐ mission  67 
Knee airbag  91 
L
Lamp replacement  279 
Lamp replacement, front  280 
Lamp replacement, rear  285 
Lamps  86 
Lamps and bulbs  279 
Lane departure warning  99 
Lane margin, warning  99 
Language on Control Dis‐ play  84 
Lashing eyes, securing cargo  160 
LATCH child restraint fixing system  56 Leather, care  297 
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes  280 
Length, vehicle  303 
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing  22 
Light-alloy wheels, care  298 
Light control  88 
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs  280 
Lighter  145 
Lighting  86 
Lighting via remote control  35 
Light switch  86 
Load  159 
Loading  159 
Lock, door  36 
Locking/unlocking from in‐ side  37 
Locking/unlocking via door lock  36 
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control  34 
Locking, automatic  37 
Locking, central  33 
Lock, power window  42 
Locks, doors, and win‐ dows  58 
Low beams  86 
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant  88 
Lower back support  47 
Luggage rack, refer to Roof- mounted luggage rack  160 
Lumbar support  47 
M
Maintenance  277 
Maintenance require‐ ments  277 
Maintenance, service require‐ ments  77 
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Parking lamps 86 
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward  52 
Pathway lines, backup cam‐ era  124  
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol  121  
Permissible axle load  304 
Personal information  238 
Personal Profile  31 
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof  43 
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows  42 
Plastic, care  298 
PlugIn  255 
Position, storing  170 
Postal code, entering in navi‐ gation  169 
Power failure  288 
Power output, engine  303 
Power sunroof, glass  43 
Power windows  41 
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure  263 
Pressure warning FTM, tires  97 
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file  31 
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive  21 
Protective function, glass sun‐ roof  43 
Protective function, win‐ dows  42 
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller  16, 17  
R
Radiator fluid  276 
Radio  190, 198  
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control  30 
Radio ready state  60 
Radio stations buttons  197 Rain sensor  65 
Random  199 
Random playback  199 
RDS  191 
Reading out loud  245 
Rear lamps  285 
Rear socket  146 
Rearview mirror  52 
Rear window de‐ froster  135, 138  
Recirculated-air filter  139 
Recirculated air filter  136 
Recirculated-air mode  135, 138  
Recommended tire brands  270 
Refueling  260 
Remaining range  76 
Reminders  245 
Remote control/key  30 
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion  36 
Remote control, universal  141 
Replacement fuse  288 
Replacing parts  279 
Replacing wheels/tires  269 
Reporting safety defects  8 
RES button  111 
Reserve warning, refer to Range  76 
Resetting, Tire Pressure Mon‐ itor TPM  95 
Retaining straps, securing cargo  160 
Retreaded tires  270 
Roadside Assistance  251 
Roadside parking lamps  87 
Roller sunblinds  43 
Roof load capacity  304 
Roof-mounted luggage rack  160 
Rope for tow-starting/tow‐ ing  294  
Route  177 
Route criteria, route  176 
Route, displaying  177 Routes, avoiding  176 
Route section, bypassing  177 
RPM, engine  303 
RSC Run Flat System Compo‐ nent, refer to Run-flat
tires  271 
Rubber components, care  298 
Run-flat tires  271 
S
Safe braking  157 
Safety  6 
Safety belt reminder  49 
Safety belts  48 
Safety belts, care  298 
Safety Package, refer to Active Protection  102 
Safety switch, windows  42 
Safety systems, airbags  91 
Satellite radio  192 
Saving fuel  162 
Scale, changing during navi‐ gation  179 
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play  16 
Screwdriver  279 
Screw thread for tow fit‐ ting  294 
Search, refer to BMW Search  252 
Seat and mirror memory  51 
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts  48 
Seat heating, front  47 
Seat heating, rear  48 
Seating position for chil‐ dren  55 
Seats  45 
Selection list in instrument cluster  80 
Selector lever, automatic transmission  67 
Sensors, care  299 
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Service history 78 
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service CBS  277 
Service requirements, dis‐ play  77 
Service, Roadside Assis‐ tance  291 
Settings on Control Dis‐ play  83 
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ ror  51 
Shifting, automatic transmis‐ sion  67 
Shifting, manual transmis‐ sion  67 
Shift paddles on steering wheel  69 
Short commands  306 
Side airbags  91 
Side View  127 
Signaling, horn  12 
Signals when unlocking  35 
Sitting safely  45 
Size  302 
Slide/tilt glass roof  43 
Smallest turning circle  303 
Snap-in adapter, mobile phone  236 
Snow chains  271 
Socket  145 
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics  278 
Software applications, iPhone  255 
Software update  217 
Spare fuse  288 
Special destinations, naviga‐ tion  171 
Specified engine oil types  275 
Speed, average  82 
Speed limit detection  79 
Speed limit detection, com‐ puter  82 
Speed limit, setting  82 Speed Volume, volume equal‐
ization  189 
Split screen  21 
Split screen map settings  180 
Spoken instructions, naviga‐ tion  178 
SPORT+ - program, Dynamic Driving Control  106 
Sport automatic transmis‐ sion  69 
Sport displays, torque display, performance display  83 
SPORT program, Dynamic Driving Control  106 
Sport program, transmis‐ sion  68 
Sport steering, variable  105 
Stability control systems  104 
Start/stop, automatic func‐ tion  61 
Start/Stop button  59 
Start function during malfunc‐ tion  31 
Starting aid  291 
Starting the engine  60 
State/province, selecting for navigation  168 
Stations, stored  197 
Station, storing  190 
Status display, tires  94 
Status information, iDrive  20 
Status of Owner's Manual  6 
Steering wheel, adjusting  53 
Steering wheel heating  53 
Steptronic, automatic trans‐ mission  67 
Stopping the engine  61 
Storage compartment in the rear  150 
Storage compartments  148 
Storage compartments, loca‐ tions  148 
Storage, tires  270 
Storing the vehicle  299 
Street, entering for naviga‐ tion  169 Summer tires, tread  268 
Supplementary text mes‐ sage  75 
Surround View  123 
Switch-on times, parked-car ventilation  140 
Switch, refer to Cockpit  12 
Symbols  6 
T
Tachometer  75 
Tailgate  37 
Tailgate, opening with no- touch activation  39 
Tailgate via remote control  35 
Tail lamps  285 
Tasks  244 
Technical changes, refer to Safety  6 
Technical data  302 
Telephone  220, 228  
TeleService  251 
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control  135, 137  
Temperature display, external temperature  76 
Temperature, engine oil  75 
Tempomat, refer to Active Cruise Control  109 
Terminal, jump-starting  292 
Text messages  241 
Text message, supplemen‐ tary  75 
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system  40 
Theft protection, refer to Cen‐ tral locking system  33 
Thigh support  47 
Through-loading system  146 
Tilt alarm sensor  41 
Time of arrival  82 
Tire damage  269 
Tire identification marks  267 
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