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Te l e p h o n e
Communications
Deleting an entry from the voice phone
book
You can delete any entry from the voice phone
book.
Deleting all entries from the voice
phone book
Adjusting volume
Turn the knob on the le
ft during the announce-
ment.
> The volume remains the same, even if the
volume of other audio sources is changed.
> The volume is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
BMW phone numbers
It is possible to store phone numbers for several
BMW services without having BMW Assist acti-
vated. As soon as BMW Assist is activated, the
services of BMW Assist are available, refer to
page 167. >
"Road Assist": BMW Group Mobile Service,
if you require assistance in the event of a
breakdown.
> "Service": your BMW center, for example
when you wish to schedule a service
appointment.
> "Customer Relations": Customer Relations,
for information about your vehicle.
Displaying phone numbers
1.Switch on radio readiness or ignition.
2. Press the button.
3. Press the button.
4. Turn the knob on the right until the desired
phone number is displayed.
Snap-in adapter
General information
Detailed information on snap-in adapters that
compatibly support mobile phone functions can
be found at your BMW center.
Notes
At high temperatures, the charging function of
the mobile phone may be limited and some
functions may no longer be carried out.
When using the mobile phone via the vehicle,
follow the instructions given in the owner's
manual for the mobile phone.
1.
{Delete name }.
2. Say the name when prompted by the
system.
3. Confirm request: {Yes }
1. {Delete phonebook }.
The dialog for deleting phone book is
opened.
2. Confirm request: {Yes }
3. Confirm request again: {Yes }
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CommunicationsConnectedDrive
>In addition, the optional Convenience Plan
offers Concierge service and information on
route planning, the traffic situation and
weather. Using Critical Calling, a limited
number of calls can be made via the BMW
Assist Response Center, for example if the
mobile phone is not available or discharged.
Press the SOS butto n to contact the
BMW Assist Response Center.
BMW TeleServices
General information
TeleServices supports communication with
your BMW center.
> Data on the vehicle's service requirements
can be sent directly to the BMW center. In
this way, the BMW center can plan its work
in advance. This shortens the duration of
the service appointment.
> In the event of a breakdown, data on the
vehicle's condition can be sent directly to
Roadside Assistance. It may be possible to
correct some malfunctions immediately.
> The service varies by country.
> Connection may incur charges.
> Services may be restricted abroad.
Requirements
>Vehicle is equipped with the preparation for
mobile phone Business.
> BMW Assist is activated.
If BMW Assist is not activated, then a
mobile phone that is recommended by
BMW for TeleServices an d is configured for
mobile data communication must be con-
nected to the vehicle.
> SIM card is enabled for toll-free service
phone numbers.
> Wireless receptio n is available.
> Ignition switched on.
Using BMW TeleServices
BMW TeleService is gene rally activated in the
vehicle.
If TeleService is not activated, it is still possible
to establish a voice contact to the BMW Group
Mobile Service.
For additional uses or to deactivate the ser-
vices, consult your BMW center or contact Cus-
tomer Relations.
Activating or updating BMW
TeleService or BMW Assist
BMW TeleService or BMW Assist must be acti-
vated before their se rvices can be used.
1. Switch on radio readiness or ignition.
2. Press the button.
3.
Press the button.
4.
Press the button.
5.
Press the button.
6.
Press the button.
BMW TeleService and where appropriate
BMW Assist are activated and the data
exchange with BMW Service begins. The
activation process take s a few minutes. The
respective status appears on the display.
Concierge service
The Concierge service of BMW Assist will
inform you, for example, about upcoming
events, filling station, or hotels and supplies you
with their phone numbers and addresses. Many
hotels can be booked di rectly through the BMW
Assist Concierge service. Use of the Concierge
service requires an additi onal activation by the
BMW Assist Response Center.
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CommunicationsConnectedDrive
My Info
With this service, text messages associated
with phone numbers can be sent via the BMW
Assist Internet portal and displayed in the vehi-
cle.
1. Switch on radio read iness or ignition.
2. Press the button.
3.
Press the button.
4. Press the button.
The messages sent are automatically dis-
played.
5. To display an existing message:
Select message and press the knob.
It is possible to display a maximum of ten mes-
sages. If additional messages are received,
existing messages are automatically deleted.
Reading message
The message has not been read yet.
Dialing transmi tted phone number
If you have received a message with a phone
number, you can forward it to your phone and
dial the phone number.
1.Select message and press the knob.
2. Press the button.
Deleting message
1.Select message and press the knob.
2.
Press the button.
Service status
Displaying services
1.Switch on radio readiness or ignition.
2. Press the button.
3.
Press the button.
4.
Press the button.
5.
Press the button.
6. Turn the knob on the right to display the
activated services.
Displaying vehicle data
With BMW TeleService or BMW Assist acti-
vated, you can have the vehicle identification
number of your vehicle displayed.
1. Switch on radio readiness or ignition.
2. Press the button.
3.
Press the button.
4.
Press the button.
5.
Press the button.
The BMW Assist profile of the vehicle is dis-
played.
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MobilityRefueling
Refueling
Vehicle equipment
In this chapter, all pr oduction, country, and
optional equipment that is offered in the model
range is described. For this reason, descrip-
tions will be given of some equipment that may
not be available in a vehi cle, for example due to
the special options or national-market version
selected. This also app lies to safety related
functions and systems.
General information
Always switch off the engine before refu-
eling; otherwise, fuel cannot be added to
the tank and a message will be displayed. <
Take all precautionary measures and
observe all applicable regulations when
handling fuel. Do not carry any spare fuel con-
tainers in your vehicle. They can develop a leak
and cause an explosion or cause a fire in the
event of an accident. <
Fuel filler flap
Opening
1.Open the fuel filler flap. To do so, lightly
press the rear edge. 2.
Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise.
3. Place the fuel cap in th e bracket attached to
the fuel filler flap.
Closing
Fit the cap and turn it cl ockwise until you clearly
hear a click.
Do not pinch the band attached to the
cap; otherwise, the cap cannot be closed
properly and fuel vapors can escape. <
Manually releasing the fuel filler flap
In the event of a malfunction, you can release
the fuel filler flap manually:
Coupe
1.Remove the cover from the right-hand side-
wall of the cargo area.
2. Pull the knob with the fuel pump symbol.
The fuel filler flap is released.
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MobilityWheels and tires
When properly used, these tires meet the high-
est standards in terms of safety and handling
characteristics.
Special characteristics of winter tires
BMW recommends winter tires for driving on
winter roads or at temperatures below +45 7/
+7 6. Although all-season M+S tires provide
better winter traction th an summer tires, they
generally fail to provide th e same levels of cold-
weather performance as winter tires.
Pay attention to speed
Always comply with the speed limit for the
winter tires mounted on your car; failure
to do so could result in tire damage and acci-
dents. <
If the car is capable of speeds higher than that
permitted for the winter tires, a label stating the
maximum permitted speed for the mounted
tires must be displayed in your field of view.
Specialist tire dealers and your BMW center
can supply these labels.
Storage
Always store wheels and tires in a cool, dry
place with as little exposure to light as possible.
Always protect tires agains t all contact with oil,
grease and fuels. Do not exceed the maximum
tire inflation pressure indicated on the sidewall
of the tire.
Swapping wheels between axles
BMW advises against swapping wheels
between the front and rear axles, even if all tires
have the same size, as this could impair driving
characteristics. If the tires are of mixed sizes,
swapping wheels betwee n the axles is not per-
missible.
Run-flat tires
The symbol identifying run- flat tires is a circle
with the letters RSC on the sidewall.
Run-flat tires comprise a conditionally self-sup-
porting tire and a spec ial rim. The reinforce-
ment in the sidewalls en sures that the tire can
continue to be used su bject to certain restric-
tions, even if depressurized.
For information on continuing to drive with a flat
tire, refer to In dication of a flat tire, page 94.
Snow chains
Only certain fine-link snow chains have been
tested by BMW, classified as safe for use and
recommended. Consult your BMW center for
more information.
Snow chains must be mounted in pairs and on
the rear wheels only. Observe the manufac-
turer's instructions when mounting snow
chains. Do not exceed a speed of 30 mph or
50 km/h.
Do not initialize the Fl at Tire Monitor if
snow chains are mounted; otherwise, the
instrument might issue an incorrect reading.
When driving with snow chains, you may find it
helpful to activate DT C temporarily, refer to
page 91.<
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MobilityEngine compartment
Hood
Do not work on the car unless you pos-
sess the necessary technical knowledge.
If you are not familiar with the regulations to be
followed, have the necessary work on the vehi-
cle carried out only by your BMW center; if this
work is not carried out properly, there is a dan-
ger of subsequent dama ge and related safety
hazards. <
Releasing
Pull the lever.
Opening
In order to avoid damage, make sure that
the wiper arms are against the windshield
before you open the hood. Do not open the
engine hood before the engine has cooled
down; otherwise, injuries may result. <
Press the release handle and open the hood.
Closing
Let the hood drop from a height of approx. 10 in/
25 cm. It must be clearly heard to engage. Make sure that the closing path of the
hood is clear; othe rwise, injuries may
result.
If you see any signs while driving your vehicle
that the hood is not comp letely closed, stop at
once and close it securely. <
Engine oil
The engine oil consumption is dependent on
driving style and driving conditions.
Checking oil level
Your car is equipped with an electronic oil-level
monitor.
For a precise measurement and display of the
oil level, it is necessar y that the engine be at
operating temperature, i.e. after uninterrupted
driving for at least approx. 6.2 miles/10 km. You
can have the oil level displayed while you are
driving, or while the vehicle is at a standstill on a
level surface and the engine is running.
You can have the oil leve l reading displayed in
the instrument cluster.
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Engine compartment
Mobility
1.
Push button 1 in the turn signal/high beam
lever up or down repe atedly until the appro-
priate symbol is shown in the display,
accompanied by the word "OIL".
2. Press button 2 in the turn signal/high beam
lever.
The oil level is checked and the reading dis-
played.
Possible displays
1 Oil level OK
2 Oil level is being checked.
This can take about 3 min utes if the car is at
a standstill on a level surface, or about
5 minutes while the car is on the move. 3
Oil level down to minimum:
Add engine oil as soon as possible, but no
more than 1 US quart/1 liter, refer also to
Adding engine oil on page 199.
4 Oil level is too high.
Too much oil will harm the engine.
Have the vehicle checked without
delay. <
5 The oil level sens or is defective.
Do not add engine oil. You can continue
your journey. Note the newly calculated dis-
tance remaining to the next oil service, refer
to page 84. Have the system checked as
soon as possible.
Adding engine oil
Do not add 1 US quart/1 liter of engine oil until
the following warning lamp lights up in the
instrument cluster, or un til the oil level monitor
shows "+1qt" or "+1l".
Add oil within the next 125 miles/200 km;
otherwise, the engine could be dam-
aged. <
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MobilityMaintenance
Maintenance
Vehicle equipment
In this chapter, all pr oduction, country, and
optional equipment that is offered in the model
range is described. For this reason, descrip-
tions will be given of some equipment that may
not be available in a vehi cle, for example due to
the special options or national-market version
selected. This also app lies to safety related
functions and systems.
BMW Maintenance System
The BMW maintenance system advises you of
necessary maintenance measures and helps
you maintain the traffic and operating safety of
the vehicle.
Condition Based Service CBS
Sensors and special algo rithms take the differ-
ent driving conditions of your BMW into
account. Condition Based Service uses this to
determine the current and future service
requirements. By letting you define a service
and maintenance regimen that reflects your
own individual requirem ents, the system builds
the basis for trouble-free driving.
In the instrument cluster, you can have the
remaining times or distances for selected main-
tenance tasks and any le gally prescribed dates
displayed, refer to page 84: >
Engine oil
> Brake pads: separately for front and rear
> Brake fluid
> Vehicle check
> Legally mandated in spections depending
on local regulations
Service data in the remote control
Your vehicle continuously stores service-
requirement information in the remote control
while you are driving. Your dealership Service
Advisor can read out this data from the remote
control unit, and propose an optimized mainte-
nance approach. Whenever you take your car in
for servicing you should therefore give your
dealership Service Advisor the remote control
unit that you last used.
Make sure that the date in the instrument
cluster is always se t correctly, refer to
page 86; otherwise, the effectiveness of Condi-
tion Based Service CBS is not assured. <
Service and Warranty Information
Booklet for US models and Warranty
and Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models
Please consult your Service and Warranty Infor-
mation Booklet for US models and Warranty
and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models
for additional information on service require-
ments.
BMW recommends that you have service
and repair operations performed at your
BMW center.
Take the time to ensure that these service pro-
cedures are confirmed by entries in your vehi-
cle's Service and Warranty Information Booklet
for US models and Warranty and Service Guide
Booklet for Canadian models. These entries
verify that your vehicle has received the speci-
fied regular maintenance. <
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