
or more of your tires is significantly under-in‐
flated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure
telltale illuminates, you should stop and check
your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them
to 
the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly
under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat
and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also
reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and
may affect the vehicle's handling and stopping
ability. Please note that the TPMS is not a sub‐
stitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the
driver's responsibility to maintain correct tire
pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached
the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low
tire pressure telltale. Your vehicle has also been
equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to
indicate when the system is not operating prop‐
erly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is com‐
bined with the low tire pressure telltale. When
the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will
flash for approximately one minute and then re‐
main continuously illuminated. This sequence
will continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups
as long as the malfunction exists. When the mal‐
function indicator is illuminated, the system may
not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure
as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for
a variety of reasons, including the installation of
replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the
vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning
properly. Always check the TPMS malfunction
telltale after replacing one or more tires or
wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the re‐
placement or alternate tires and wheels allow
the TPMS to continue to function properly.
Lane departure warning*
The concept
This system issues a warning at speeds above
approx. 40 mph/65 km/h if the vehicle is about
to leave the lane on roads with lane markings.
The steering wheel begins vibrating gently.
The system does not provide a warning if the
turn signal is set before leaving the lane. Switching on/off
Press the button.
▷ On: the LED lights up.
▷ Off: the LED goes out.
The system can issue warnings at speeds above
approx. 40 mph/65 km/h.
The state is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
Display ▷
Lines, arrow 1: the system is activated.
▷ Arrows, arrow 2: at least one lane marking
was detected and warnings can be issued.
Issued warning
If you leave the lane and if a lane marking has
been detected, the steering wheel begins vi‐
brating.
If 
the turn signal is set before changing the lane,
a warning is not issued.
End of warning
The warning ends:
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Attached parts on the vehicle impair the aero‐
dynamics and increase the fuel consumption.
Close the windows and glass sunroof
*
Driving with the glass sunroof and windows
open results in increased air resistance and
raises fuel consumption.
Check the tire inflation pressure
regularly
Check and, if necessary, correct the tire inflation
pressure at least twice a month and before start‐
ing on a long trip.
Low tire inflation pressure increases rolling re‐
sistance and thus raises fuel consumption and
tire wear.
Drive away without delay
Do not wait for the engine to warm up while the
vehicle remains stationary. Start driving right
away, but at moderate engine speeds.
This is the fastest way for the cold engine to
reach its operating temperature.
Look well ahead when driving
Avoid unnecessary acceleration and braking.
By maintaining a suitable distance to the vehicle
driving ahead of you.
Driving smoothly and looking ahead reduces
fuel consumption.
Use coasting conditions
When approaching a red light, take your foot off
the accelerator and let the vehicle coast to a halt.
On a downhill gradient, take your foot off the ac‐
celerator and let the vehicle roll.
The flow of fuel is interrupted while coasting.
Switch off the engine during longer
stops
Switch off the engine during longer stops, e.g.,
at traffic lights, railroad crossings or in traffic
congestion.
Fuel savings are achieved after the vehicle is
switched off for only approx. 4 seconds. Switch off any functions that are not
currently needed
Functions 
such as seat heating and the rear win‐
dow defroster require a lot of energy and con‐
sume additional fuel, especially in city and stop-
and-go traffic.
Therefore, switch off these functions if they are
not actually needed.
Have maintenance carried out
Have vehicles maintained regularly to achieve
optimal vehicle economy and operating life.
Have the maintenance carried out by your serv‐
ice center.
Please also note the BMW Maintenance Sys‐
tem.
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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  93
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:
▷ 245/50 R 18.
▷ 245/45 R 19.
Follow the chain manufacturer's instructions.
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Everything from A to Z
Index
A
ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐
tem 98 
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go  105 
Activated-charcoal filter  128 
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 95 
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC  105 
Active seat, front  50 
Active seat ventilation, front 51 
Active seat ventilation, rear 53 
Active Steering, integral  101 
Adaptive brake assistant  98 
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display  97 
Adaptive drive  100 
Adaptive light control  85 
Adaptive 
light control, bulb re‐
placement 261 
Additional telephone  212 
Additives, oil  256 
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 48 
Airbags  88 
Airbags, indicator/warning light  89 
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode  126 
Air distribution, manual  125 
Air drying, refer to Cooling function 127 
Air pressure, tires 244 
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 128 
Air volume, automatic climate control 126 
Alarm system 43 
Alarm, unintentional  44 All around the center con‐
sole 17 
All around the headliner  18 
All around the steering wheel 12 
ALL program, automatic cli‐ mate control 127 
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 251 
All-wheel-drive 99 
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 133 
Alternative oil types  256 
AM/FM station  172 
Announcement, navigation, refer to Spoken instruc‐
tions 161 
Antifreeze, washer fluid 72 
Antilock Brake System, ABS 98 
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 98 
Appointments  228 
Approved engine oils  256 
Apps  238 
Armrest, refer to Center arm‐ rest 139 
Arrival time  79 
Ashtray 134 
Assist 234 
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 267 
Assistance when driving off 98 
Audio playback  179 
Audio playback, Blue‐ tooth 194 
Audio remote control  198 
AUTO intensity 126 
Automatic car wash 271 
Automatic climate con‐ trol 125  Automatic Cruise Control with
Stop & Go  105 
Automatic Curb Monitor  59 
Automatic deactivation, front passenger airbags  89 
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol 85 
Automatic Hold  68 
Automatic locking  39 
Automatic recirculated-air control 126 
Automatic Soft Closing, doors 39 
Automatic Soft Closing, trunk lid  40 
Automatic transmission with Steptronic 72 
Automatic trunk lid  40 
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 126 
AUTO program, intensity  126 
AUX-IN port  190 
Average fuel consumption 78 
Average speed  78 
Axle loads, weights  278 
B
Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 49 
Backrest, seats 48 
Backrest, width 49 
Back seats, adjusting  51 
Backup camera 116 
Backup lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 263 
Balance 170 
Band-Aids, refer to First aid kit 267 
Bar for tow-starting/tow‐ ing 269 
Basic position, rear seats 52 
Bass 170 
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Engine start, refer to Starting
the engine 65 
Engine start, Starting aid  267 
Engine stop  66 
Engine temperature  76 
Entering/exiting 
vehicle, assis‐
tance, steering wheel 60 
Equalizer 170 
Equipment, interior  132 
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC  98 
Exchanging wheels/tires 250 
Exhaust system 144 
Exterior mirror, automatic dim‐ ming feature, dimmable exte‐
rior mirrors 59 
Exterior mirrors 58 
External devices 190 
External start 267 
External temperature dis‐ play  76 
External temperature warn‐ ing 76 
Eyes for securing cargo 147 
F
Fader 170 
Failure message, refer to Check Control 82 
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm  44 
Fan, refer to Air volume  126 
Fault displays, refer to Check Control 82 
Filler neck for engine oil  255 
Fine wood, care 273 
First aid kit  267 
Fitting for towing, refer to Tow fitting  269 
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 91 
Flat tire, warning lamp  92 
Flat tire, wheel change  264 
Flooding  145 
Floor carpet, care 273 
Floor mats, care 273 
FM/AM station  172  Folding table in the rear 
136 
Fold-out position, windshield wipers 72 
Foot brake  145 
Front airbags  88 
Front fog lamps  87 
Front 
fog lamps, front, bulb re‐
placement 262 
Front lamps 261 
Front passenger airbags, au‐ tomatic deactivation  89 
Front passenger airbags, indi‐ cator lamp  90 
Front passenger seat, adjust‐ ing 50 
Front seats, adjusting  48 
Fuel cap 242 
Fuel consumption, current 76 
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 78 
Fuel filler flap  242 
Fuel gauge  75 
Fuel quality  243 
Fuel, tank capacity  279 
Fuse 265 
G
Garage door opener, refer to Integrated universal remote
control 132 
Gas station recommenda‐ tion 161 
Gear change, automatic trans‐ mission 73 
General driving notes 144 
Gentleman function 50 
Glass sunroof, powered 46 
Glove compartment 138 
GPS navigation, refer to Navi‐ gation system  152 
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 278 
Gross weight, permissible for trailer towing  278  H
Hand brake, refer to Parking
brake 66 
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code  133 
Hazard warning flashers 266 
HDC Hill Descent Control  99 
HD Radio  173 
Head airbags  88 
Headlamp control, auto‐ matic 85 
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture 84 
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture via remote control 37 
Headlamp flasher  70 
Headlamp glass  261 
Headlamps  261 
Headlamps, care  272 
Headlamp washer system 70 
Headliner 18 
Headphones, rear entertain‐ ment 202, 207 
Head restraints 48 
Head restraints, front 54 
Head restraints, rear 55 
Head-up Display  123 
Head-up Display, care  273 
Heavy cargo, stowing 147 
Height, seats  48 
Height 
with roof-mounted aer‐
ial, vehicle 276 
High-beam Assistant  86 
High beams  70 
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant  86 
Hill Descent Control HDC  99 
Hills 146 
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 98 
Hints 6 
Holder for beverages 140 
Homepage  6 
Hood 253 
Horn 12 
Hotel function, trunk lid  41 
Hot exhaust system 144 
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Parking lamps, bulb replace‐
ment 262 
Parking with Auto Hold  68 
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 59 
Pathway lines, backup cam‐ era 116 
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 113 
Pedestrian detection, refer to Night Vision  120 
People detection, refer to Night Vision  120 
Permissible axle load  278 
Personal information 223 
Personal Profile 33 
Phone 212 
Pinch 
protection system, glass
sunroof  47 
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 45 
Plastic, care 273 
PlugIn 239 
Position, storing 154 
Postal code, entering in navi‐ gation  152 
Power failure 265 
Power sunroof, glass 46 
Power windows  44 
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 244 
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 33 
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 23 
Protective function, glass sun‐ roof 47 
Protective function, win‐ dows 45 
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller 19 
R
Radiator fluid  256 
Radio 172 
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 32  Radio ready state 
65 
Rain sensor 71 
Random 180 
Random playback  180 
RDS 173 
Reading out loud  230 
Rear automatic climate con‐ trol 129 
Rear axle steering 101 
Rear cooler 135 
Rear entertainment 199, 204 
Rear lamps 263 
Rear seats, adjusting  51 
Rear seats, basic position  52 
Rear sockets 135 
Rear source, selecting for rear entertainment 201, 206 
Rearview mirror  58 
Rear window defroster 127 
Recirculated-air mode 126 
Recommended tire brands 250 
Refueling 242 
Remaining range  75 
Reminders 229 
Remote control/key 32 
Remote control, audio 198 
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 37 
Remote control, rear enter‐ tainment 200 
Remote 
control, universal  132 
Replacement fuse 265 
Replacing parts  260 
Replacing wheels/tires 250 
Reporting safety defects  8 
RES button 107 
Reserve warning, refer to Range 75 
Resetting, Tire Pressure Mon‐ itor TPM 92 
Residual heat, automatic cli‐ mate control 127 
Retaining straps, securing cargo 147 
Retreaded tires  250 
Roadside Assistance 235 
Roadside parking lamps  85 Roller sunblinds 45 
Roll stabilization, refer to
Adaptive Drive  100 
Roll stabilization, refer to Dy‐ namic Drive 100 
Roof load capacity  278 
Roof-mounted luggage rack 148 
Rope for tow-starting/tow‐ ing 269 
Route 160 
Route criteria, route 159 
Route, displaying  160 
Routes, avoiding  160 
Route 
section, bypassing  161 
RSC Runflat System Compo‐ nent, refer to Run-flat
tires 251 
Rubber components, care 272 
Run-flat tires 251 
S
Safe braking  145 
Safety 7 
Safety belt reminder  54 
Safety belts  53 
Safety belts, care  273 
Safety switch, windows 45 
Safety systems, airbags  88 
Satellite radio  174 
Saving fuel 148 
Scale, changing during navi‐ gation  162 
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play  19 
Screwdriver  260 
Screw thread for tow fit‐ ting  270 
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 53 
Seat heating, front  50 
Seat heating, rear  53 
Seating position for chil‐ dren 61 
Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory 57 
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