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MobilityReplacing components
Changing wheels
Your BMW is equipped with run-flat tires as 
standard. This eliminates the need to change a 
wheel immediately in the event of a puncture.
For information on continuing to drive with a 
damaged tire, refer to Indica tion of a flat tire on 
page 92.
The symbol identifying run- flat tires is a circle 
with the letters RSC on  the sidewall, refer to 
New wheels and tires, page 230.
When mounting new tires or changing over 
from summer to winter tires and vice versa, 
mount run-flat tires for  your own safety. In the 
event of a flat, no spare wheel is available. Your 
BMW center will be glad  to advise you. Refer 
also to New wheels and tires, page 230.
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 
climate. Your BMW center  will be glad to advise 
in all matters conc erning 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 installed in the vehicle at the 
factory; otherwise you may cause damage to 
the battery. <
General information
To guarantee the full serv ice life of the battery, 
ensure that the battery  is always properly 
charged.
It may be necessary to ch arge the battery in the 
following situations:
> If frequent short trips are taken;
> If the vehicle is frequently parked for more 
than a month.
Jump-starting terminals
Charge the battery via  the connections in the 
engine compartment only when the engine is 
off. Connections, refer to Jump starting on 
page 251.
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 82.
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ReferenceEverything from A to Z
Care239
– automatic car washes 239
– care products 240
– carpets 242
– chrome parts 241
– convertible top 242
– displays 242
– fine wood parts 241
– headlamps 240
– leather 240
– light-alloy wheels 241
– paintwork 240
– plastic parts 241
– rubber seals 241
– safety belts 241
– sensors and cameras 242
– upholstery and cloth  trim 241
Cargo, securing 128
Cargo area, refer to Trunk
Cargo area lid, refer to Trunk  lid 37
Cargo loading 127
– securing cargo 128
– stowing cargo 128
– vehicle 127
Car jack
– jacking points 248
Car key, refer to Integrated  key/remote control 32
Car phone
– installation location, refer to  Center armrest 115
Car phone, refer to 
Telephone 188
Car radio, refer to Radio 157
Car wash 239
Catalytic converter, refer to  Hot exhaust system 126
CD, audio playback 166CD player
166
– controls 154
– fast forward/reverse 168
– random sequence 167
– selecting a track 166
– switching on/off 154
– tone control 155
– volume 155
Center armrest 115
Center brake lamp, replacing  bulb 247
Center console, refer to  Around the center 
console 16
Central key, refer to Integrated  key/remote control 32
Central locking
– from inside 37
– from outside 33
Central lo cking 
system33
– comfort access 40
Changes, technical, refer to 
For your own safety 5
Changing bulbs 243
Changing gears 68
Changing the language on the  Control Display 87
Changing wheels 248
Chassis number, refer to  Engine compartment 232
Check Control 84
Child restraint fixing system  LATCH 59
Child restraint systems 58
Child seats 58
Chrome parts 241
Chrome polish 241
Cigarette lighter 117
Cleaning headlamps 72
– washer fluid 73
Cleaning your BMW, refer to  Care 239 Climate control
– automatic air 
distribution 107
Clock 75
– 12h/24h mode 83
– setting the time and date 83
– setting time 82
Closing
– from inside 37
– from outside 34
Clothes hooks 116
Cold start, refer to Starting the  engine 62
Comfort Access 40
– replacing the battery 41
Comfort area, refer to Around 
the center console 16
Compartment for remote  control, refer to Ignition 
lock 61
Compass 113
Computer 77
– displays on Control  Display 78
Computer, refer to iDrive 20
Concierge service 213
Condensation, refer to When  the vehicle is parked 127
Condition Based Service  CBS 237
Configuring settings, refer to 
Personal Profile 32
Confirmation signals for  locking/unlocking the 
vehicle 35
ConnectedDrive 212
Con n
ecting a music player, 
AUX-In connection 177
Connecting a music player,  USB audio interface 178
Connecting an iPod, refer to  AUX-In connection 177
Connecting an iPod, refer to 
USB audio interface 178
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ReferenceEverything from A to Z
Headlamp control, 
automatic 100
Headlamp cover 244
Headlamp flasher 71
– indicator lamp 15
Headlamps
– replacing bulbs 244
Head Light, refer to Adaptive 
Light Control 101
Head restraints 52
Heated
– seats 54
– steering wheel 57
Heated mirrors 56
Heating
– mirrors 56
– seats 54
– steering wheel 57
Heating, rear window 109
Heating and ventilation 106
Heavy loads, refer to Stowing  cargo 128
Height, refer to  Dimensions 258
Height adjustment
– steering wheel 57
High-beam Assistant 102
High beams 102
– indicator lamp 15
– replacing bulbs 244
High beams and low beams, 
automatic, refer to High-
beam Assistant 102
High-pressure washer 239
High water, refer to Driving  through water 126
Highways, refer to Route 
criteria 143
Hills 127
Holders for cups 116
Hood 232
Hot exhaust system 126
Hydraulic brake assist, refer to 
Dynamic Brake Control 89
Hydroplaning 126I
IBOC, refer to HD radio 159
Ice warning, refer to Outside  temperature warning 75
Identification marks
– tire coding 228
iDrive 20
– adjusting brightness 87
– changing date and time 83
– changing language 87
– menu guidance 21
– operating principle 20
– status information 23
Ignition 62
– switched off 62
– switched on 62
Ignition key, refer to  Integrated key/remote 
control 32
Ignition key position 1, refer to  Radio readiness 61
Ignition key position 2, refer to  Ignition on 62
Ignition lock 61
Incoming call 193
Indicator and warning  lamps 15
– tire pressure monitor  TPM 94
Individual settings, refer to 
Personal Profile 32
Inflation pressure monitoring,  refer to Tire Pressure 
Monitor TPM 92
Initializing
– compass, refer to 
Calibrating 114
– radio, refer to Storing  stations 158
– refer to Setting the time and  date 83
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor 
FTM 91 Instructions for navigation 
system, refer to Voice 
instructions 145
Instrument cluster 14
Instrument combination, refer 
to Instrument cluster 14
Instrument lighting 104
Integrated key 32
Integrated universal remote  control 111
Interactive map 139
Interior lamps 104
– remote control 35
Interior motion sensor 39
Interior rearview mirror 56
– automatic dimming 
feature 56
– compass 113
Intermittent mode of the 
wipers 72
Intersection, entering, 
navigation 135
J
Jacking points
248
Jets, refer to Air vents 106
Jets, refer to  Window washer 
nozzles 72
Joystick, refer to iDrive 20
Jumpering, refer to Jump 
starting 251
Jump starting 251
K
Key, refer to Integrated key/
remote control 32
Keyless go, refer to Comfort  Access 40
Keyless opening and closing,  refer to Comfort Access 40
Key Memory, refer to Personal 
Profile 32
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