Setting the frequency or sensitivity of
the rain sensor
Turn the thumbwheel.
Clean the windshield, headlamps
Pull the lever.
The system sprays washer fluid on the wind‐
shield and activates the wipers briefly.
In addition, the headlamps are cleaned at regular
intervals when the vehicle lights are switched
on.
Do not use the washer system at freezing
temperatures
Do not use the washers if there is any danger
that the fluid will freeze on the windshield; oth‐
erwise, your vision could be obscured. For this
reason, use antifreeze.
Avoid using the washer when the reservoir is
empty; otherwise, you could damage the
pump.◀
Windshield washer nozzles
The washer jets are automatically heated when‐
ever the ignition is switched on.
Fold-out position of the wipers
Required when changing the wiper blades or
under frosty conditions, for example.1.Switch off the ignition.2.Under frosty conditions, ensure that the
wiper blades are not frozen onto the wind‐
shield.3.Press the wiper lever up beyond the point of
resistance and hold it for approx. 3 seconds,
until the wiper remains in a nearly vertical
position.
After the wipers are folded back down, the wiper
system must be reactivated.
Fold the wipers back down
Before switching the ignition on, fold the
wipers back down to the windshield; otherwise,
the wipers may become damaged when they are
switched on.◀
1.Switch on the ignition.2.Press the wiper levers down. The wipers
move to their resting position and are ready
for operation.
Washer fluid
General information Antifreeze for washer fluid
Antifreeze is flammable. Therefore, keep
it away from sources of ignition.
Only keep it in the closed original container and
inaccessible to children.
Follow the instructions on the container.◀
Washer fluid reservoir Adding washer fluid
Only add washer fluid when the engine is
cool, and then close the cover completely to
avoid contact between the washer fluid and hot
engine parts.
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Capacities
NotesFuel tankUS gal/litersapprox. 15.8/60Fuel quality,
refer to
page 262Windshield and headlamp
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA
ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 104
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go 109
Activated-charcoal filter 139
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 101
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC 109
Active Protection 102
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 102
Adaptive light control 88
Additional telephone 228
Additives, oil 275
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 45
After washing vehicle 297
Airbags 91
Airbags, indicator/warning light 92
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 135, 138
Air distribution, manual 135, 138
Air drying, refer to Cooling function 135, 137
Air flow, air conditioner 135
Air pressure, tires 263
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 139
Air volume, automatic climate control 138
Alarm system 40
Alarm, unintentional 41
All around the center con‐ sole 14
All around the headliner 15 All around the steering
wheel 12
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 270
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 142
Alternative oil types 275
AM/FM station 190
Announcement, navigation, refer to Spoken instruc‐
tions 178
Antifreeze, washer fluid 66
Antilock Brake System, ABS 104
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 104
Applications 255
Appointments 243
Approved engine oils 275
Apps 255
Apps, video playback 213
Arrival time 82
Ash tray 145
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 291
Assistance when driving off 108
Assist, BMW 250
Assist system information, on Control Display 85
Audio playback 199
Audio playback, Blue‐ tooth 213
AUTO intensity 137
Automatic car wash 296
Automatic climate con‐ trol 134
Automatic climate control with enhanced features 136
Automatic Cruise Control with Stop & Go 109 Automatic Curb Monitor 52
Automatic deactivation, front passenger airbags 93
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol 87
Automatic locking 37
Automatic recirculated-air control 138
Automatic transmission with Steptronic 67
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 137
AUTO program, climate con‐ trol 135
AUTO program, intensity 137
Auto Start/Stop function 61
AUX-IN port 210
Average fuel consumption 82
Average speed 82
Axle loads, weights 304
B
Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 47
Backrest, width 47
Backup camera 123
Balance 188
Band-Aids, refer to First aid kit 291
Bar for tow-starting/tow‐ ing 294
Bass 188
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 287
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 30
Battery, vehicle 287
Belts, safety belts 48
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 150 Seite 314ReferenceEverything from A to Z314
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Engine stop 61
Engine temperature 75
Entering a car wash 296
Equalizer 188
Equipment, interior 141
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 104
Exchanging wheels/tires 269
Exhaust system 156
Exterior mirror, automatic dim‐ ming feature 53
Exterior mirrors 52
External devices 210
External start 291
External temperature dis‐ play 76
External temperature warn‐ ing 76
Eyes for securing cargo 160
F
Fader 188
Failure message, refer to Check Control 73
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 41
Fan, refer to Air flow 135
Fan, refer to Air volume 138
Fault displays, refer to Check Control 73
Filler neck for engine oil 274
Fine wood, care 298
First aid kit 291
Fitting for towing, refer to Tow fitting 294
Flat tire, changing wheels 287
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 97
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 94
Flat tire, warning lamp 95, 98
Flooding 157
Floor carpet, care 298
Floor mats, care 298
FM/AM station 190
Fogged up windows 135 Fold-out position, windshield
wipers 66
Foot brake 157
Front airbags 91
Front fog lamps 89
Front fog lamps, front, bulb re‐ placement 284
Front lamps 280
Front passenger airbags, au‐ tomatic deactivation 93
Front passenger airbags, indi‐ cator lamp 93
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 97
Fuel cap 260
Fuel consumption, current 77
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 82
Fuel filler flap 260
Fuel gauge 75
Fuel quality 262
Fuel, tank capacity 305
Fuse 288
G
Garage door opener, refer to Integrated universal remote
control 141
Gas station recommenda‐ tion 178
Gear change, automatic trans‐ mission 67
Gear shift indicator 78
General driving notes 156
Glass sunroof, powered 43
Glove compartment 148
Gong, volume equaliza‐ tion 189
GPS navigation 168
Gray display of the map 181
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 304
Gross weight, permissible for trailer towing 304 H
Handbrake, refer to parking brake 63
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 142
Hazard warning flashers 290
HD Radio 191
Head airbags 91
Headlamp control, auto‐ matic 87
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture 87
Headlamp flasher 64
Headlamp glass 280
Headlamps 280
Headlamps, care 297
Headlamp washer system 65
Headliner 15
Head restraints 45
Head restraints, front 49
Head restraints, rear 50
Head-up Display 128
Head-up Display, care 299
Heavy cargo, stowing 160
Height, vehicle 302
High-beam Assistant 88
High beams 64
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 88
Hills 158
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 108
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 150
Homepage 6
Hood 273
Horn 12
Hotel function, trunk lid 38
Hot exhaust system 156
House number, entering for navigation 169
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