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MobilityWheels and tires
Snow chains
Only certain fine-link sn ow chains have been
tested by BMW, classifi ed 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 DTC temporarily, refer to
page 98.<

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MobilityCare
Care
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.
Washing the vehicle
Notes
When using steam cleaners or high-pres-
sure cleaning jets, ma ke sure to maintain
a sufficient distance and stay below a maximum
temperature of 140 °F/60 6.
Too close a distance, too high a pressure, or too
high a temperature may cause damage or pre-
liminary damage that can then lead to long-term
damage.
Follow the operating instructions for the steam
jet or high-pressure washer. <
When using high-pressure washers, do
not spray the sensors, e.g. of the Park
Distance Control, for an extended period and
maintain a distance of at least 1 ft/30 cm from
them. <
Regularly remove foreign objects, e.g. leaves, in
the vicinity of the windshield when the hood is
open.
Wash the vehicle more frequently, particularly
in winter.
Heavy soiling and road salt can lead to vehicle
damage.
Automatic car washes
Notes
In car washes with high pressures and
nozzle positions, wate r may drip into the
vehicle around the windows. <
Please note the following:
> Give preference to car washes that use
cloth or soft brushes in order to avoid paint
damage.
> Wheels and tires must not be damaged by
transport devices.
> Fold in exterior mirror, refer to page 55; oth-
erwise, they can be damaged due to the
width of the vehicle.
> Deactivate the rain sensor, refer to page 73,
to prevent undesired wiper operation.
> Remove additional add-on parts, e.g. spoil-
ers or phone antennas, if they could be
damaged.
> Unscrew the rod antenna.
> Leave the remote control in the ignition
lock.
Avoid car washes with guide rail heights
over 4 in/10 cm, otherwise there is
danger of damaging chassis parts. <
Convertible: retractable hardtop
Proceed as you would in a normal car wash.
When you open a wet hardtop, water
drops may run into the trunk. If necessary,
remove items from the trunk beforehand to
avoid water stains or soiling. <

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Replacing components
Mobility
Backup lamp
If these lamps malfunctio
n, please contact your
BMW center.
Turn signal, brake, license plate,
parking, and tail lamps
These lamps use LED technology for operation.
If they malfunction, please contact your BMW
center.
Coupe: brake Force Display lamp in the
trunk lid
H21W bulb, 21 watts
1. Pry out the plastic plugs in the trim of the
trunk lid using a screwdriver and remove the
trim.
2. Release the bulb holder, see arrow, and
remove.
3. Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while
turning it to the left for removal and
replacement.
4. Attach the bulb holder.
5. Attach trunk lid trim.
Convertible: brake Force Display lamp
in the trunk lid
H21W bulb, 21 watts
1. Take the warning triangle out of its holder,
refer to page 273. Unscrew the holder using
the screwdriver from the onboard vehicle
tool kit.
2. Pry out the plastic plugs in the trim of the
trunk lid using a screwd river and remove the
trim.
3. Release the bulb holder, see arrow, and
remove.
4. Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while
turning it to the left for removal and
replacement.
5. Attach the bulb holder.
6. Reattach the trim of the trunk lid and the
holder for the warning triangle.
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 Indication of a flat tire on
page 101.
The symbol identifying run- flat tires is a circle
with the letters RSC on the sidewall, refer to
Run-flat tires, page 252.

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MobilityReplacing components
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 252.
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
Only charge the battery in the vehicle via the
terminals in the engine compartment with the
engine off. Connections, refer to Jump starting
on page 274.
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 90.
> Radio
In some cases, statio ns may have to be
stored again, refer to page 170.
> Navigation system
You must wait until the system becomes
functional again.
> Glass roof
It may happen that the roof can only be
tilted. The system must be initialized.
Please contact your BMW center.

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ReferenceEverything from A to Z
Everything from A to Z
Index
A
ABS Antilock Brake
System 97
ACC, refer to Active Cruise Control 76
Acceleration assistant, refer to Launch Control 71
Accessories, refer to Vehicle
equipment 5
Accident, refer to Sending an Emergency Request 272
Activated-charcoal filter for automatic climate
control 119
Active Cruise Control 76
– indicator lamp 79
– malfunction 80
– selecting distance 78
– sensor 80
Active steering 105
Adaptive brake light
– brake force display 106
Adaptive Light Control 111
Additives
– coolant 259
– engine oil 258
Address, entering 146,152
Address for navigation
– entering 146
Adjusting temperature inside the car, refer to Automatic
climate control 116
Adjusting the thigh support 49
Airbags 107
– indicator/warning lamp 108
– sitting safely 48 Air conditioning mode
– automatic climate
control 116
– ventilation 118
Air distribution
– automatic 116
Airing, refer to Ventilation 118
Air pressure, refer to Tire inflation pressure 235
Air recirculation, refer to Recirculated air mode 117
Air supply
– automatic climate control 116
– ventilation 118
Air vents 115
Air volume 117
AKI, refer to Fuel grade 233
Alarm system 38
– avoiding unintentional
alarms 39
– interior motion sensor 39
– switching off an alarm 39
– tilt alarm sensor 39
Albums in music collection 187
ALL program 117
All-season tires, refer to
Wi nt

er tires 253
All-wheel drive, refer to xDrive 99
AM, waveband 169
Ambient air, refer to Recirculated air mode 117
Antifreeze
– coolant 259
– washer fluid 74
Antilock Brake System
ABS 97 Anti-theft alarm system, refer
to Alarm system 38
Appointments, refer to
Calendar 219
Approved axle loads, refer to Weights 281
Approved engine oils 258
Approved gross vehicle weight, refer to Weights 281
Apps 228
Armrest, refer to Center armrest 124
Arrival time, refer to Computer 85
Ashtray 126
Assist systems, refer to Driving stability control 97
AUC Automatic recirculated
air control 117
Audible instructions, refer to
Voice instructions 157
Audio 166
– controls 166
– switching on/off 166
– tone control 167
– volume 166
Audio device, external 125
Automatic
– air distribution 116
– air volume 116
– cruise control 74,76
– headlamp control 110
Automatic car washes 262
Automatic climate control 115
Automatic curb monitor 56
Automatic high beams and low beams, refer to High-
beam Assistant 112

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Everything from A to Z
Reference
Computer
85
– displays on Control
Display 85
Computer, refer to iDrive 20
Concierge service 225
Condensation, refer to When the vehicle is parked 139
Condition Based Service
CBS 260
Configuring settings, refer to Personal Profile 32
Confirmation signals for locking/unlocking the
vehicle 35
ConnectedDrive 224
Connecting a music player,
AUX-In connection 189
Connecting a music player, USB audio interface 190
Connecting an iPod, refer to AUX-In connection 189
Connecting an iPod, refer to
USB audio interface 190
Connecting an MP3 player, refer to AUX-In
connection 189
Connecting an MP3 player, refer to USB audio
interface 190
Connecting vacuum cleaner, refer to Connecting
electrical appliances 127
Consumption, refer to Average fuel
consumption 85
Contacts 214
– deleting 216,223
– exporting/importing 223
– new contact 215
Control Center, refer to
iDrive 20
Control Display 21
– switching off 21
Control Display, refer to iDrive 20
– adjusting brightness 95Controller, refer to iDrive
20
Controls and displays 12
Control unit, refer to iDrive 20
Convenient loading in Convertible 35
Convenient opening and closing
– glass roof 34
– glass roof with Comfort Access 40
– retractable hardtop 34
– windows 34
– windows with Comfort Access 40
– with Comfort Access 40
Convertible
– bag holder 129
– convenient loading 35
– enlarging trunk 128
– folding down rear
backres

t128
– retractable hardtop 44
– rollover protection system 109
– securing cargo 140
– stowing cargo 140
Coolant 259
– checking level 259
Coolant temperature 259
Cooling, maximum 116
Cooling fluid, refer to
Coolant 259
Cooling system, refer to Coolant 259
Copyright 2
Corner-illuminating lamps
– replacing bulbs 267
Cornering light, refer to Adaptive Light Control 111
Correct tires 252
Courtesy lamps, refer to Interior lamps 114
Criteria for route 155
Cross-hairs in navigation151
Cruise control 74
– active 76
– malfunction 76 Cruise control, refer to Active
Cruise Control 76
Cruising range 85
Cupholders 125
Curb weight, refer to
Weights 281
Current playback
– external devices 191
– in music collection 186
Customer Relations 227
D
Dashboard, refer to
Cockpit 12
Dashboard lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting 114
Data, technical
– capacities 282
– dimensions 280
– weights 281
Data memory 7
Data transfer 228
Date
– date format 92
– setting 92
Daytime running lights 111
– replacing bulbs 267
DBC Dynamic Brake Control 97
Deactivating front passenger
airbags 107
Deadlocking, refer to Locking 34
Defect
– door lock 36
– fuel filler flap 232
Defining a home address 215
Deleting the music collection 188
Destination, entering by town/ city name 146
Destination address
– entering 146,152
Destination entry via BMW Assist 151

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Everything from A to Z
Reference
Emergency services, refer to
Roadside Assistance 273
Energy, saving
– saving fuel 136
Engine
– breaking in 136
– overheated, refer to Coolant temperature 259
– starting 63
– starting, Comfort Access 40
– switching off 64
Engine compartment 255
Engine coolant, refer to Coolant 259
Engine oil
– adding 258
– additives, refer to Approved engine oils 258
– alternative oil types 258
– approved engine oils 258
– BMW Maintenance System 260
– capacity 282
– checking level 256
– intervals between changes,
refer to Service
requirements 88
Engine starting, refer to
Starting the engine 63
Entering the postal code for navigation 147
Entry lamps, refer to Interior lamps 114
Entry map for destination 151
Equalizer, tone control 167
ESP Electronic Stability Program, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control DSC 97
Exhaust system, refer to Hot exhaust system 138
Exterior mirrors 55
– adjusting 55
– automatic dimming
feature 56
– automatic heating 55
– folding in and out 55External audio device
125
External devices 189
– random sequence 192
Eyes
– for tow-starting and towing
away 275
– for tying down loads 140
F
Failure messages, refer to
Check Control 92
Failure of an electrical consumer 271
False alarm
– avoiding unintentional alarm 39
– switching off an alarm 39
Fastening safety belts, refer to
Safety belts 54
Fastest route for navigation 155
Fast forward
– CD player 180
Fault messages, refer to
Check Control 92
Filter
– refer to Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic
climate control 119
First aid pouch 273
Fixture for remote control, refer to Ignition lock 62
Flash when locking/
unlocking 35
Flat tire
– run-flat tires 253
– tire pressure monitor TPM 102
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 100
– indicating a flat tire 101
– indicator/warning lamp 101
– initialization 100
– snow chains 100,254
– system limits 100
Flat tires, refer to Tire
condition 251 Fluid reservoir, refer to
Washer fluid reservoir 74
FM, waveband 169
Fog lamps 113
– indicator lamp 15,113
Folding up the floor panel 130
Footwell lamps, refer to Interior lamps 114
For your own safety 5
Four-wheel drive, refer to xDrive 99
Free memory ca pacity, music
collection 188
Front airbags 107
FTM, refer to Flat Tire Monitor 100
Fuel 233
– average consumption 85
– gauge 84
– high-quality brands 233
– quality 233
– specifications 233
– tank contents, refer to Capacities 282
Fuel
clock, refer to Fuel
gauge 84
Fuel consumption indicator
– average fuel
consumption 85
Fuel display, refer to Fuel gauge 84
Fuel filler flap 232
– releasing in the event of electrical malfunction 232
Fuses 271
G
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control 120
Gasoline
– refer to Average
consumption 85
Gasoline, refer to Required fuel 233

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ReferenceEverything from A to Z
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel
gauge 84
Gas station recommendations 157
Gear indicator, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic 65
Gear indicator, refer to
Displays in the instrument
cluster 68
Gearshift lever 68
– automatic transmission with Steptronic 65
– manual transmission 65
Gearshifts
– automatic transmission with Steptronic 65
– manual transmission 65
General driving notes 137
Glass roof, electric 43
– convenient opening and closing 34
– convenient opening and closing with Comfort
Access 40
– initializing 44
– opening, closing 43
– pinch protection system 43
– power failure 44
– remote control 34
– tilting 43
Glove compartment 124
GPS navigation, refer to Navigation system 144
Grills 115
Gross vehicle weight, refer to Weights 281
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking
brake 64
Hands-free system 16,209
Hardtop label 128
Hardtop sticker 128
Hazard warning flashers 16HDC Hill Descent Control
99
HD Radio 171
Head airbags 107
Headlamp control, automatic 110
Headlamp flasher 72
– indicator lamp 13,15
Head Light, refer to Adaptive
Light Control 111
Head restraints 51
– rear, removing 52
– sitting safely 48
Heated
– mirrors 55
– rear window 118
– seats 53
– steering wheel 57
Heating
– mirrors 55
– rear window 118
– seats 53
– steering wheel 57
Heating and ventilation, refer to Climate 115
Heavy loads, refer to Stowing
cargo 140
Height, refer to Dimensions 280
Height adjustment
– seats 49
– steering wheel 56
High-beam Assistant 112
High beams 112
– headlamp flasher 112
– indicator lamp 15
High beams and low beams, automatic, refer to High-
beam Assistant 112
High-pressure washer 262
High water, refer to Driving
through water 138
Highways, refer to Route criteria 155
Hill Descent Control HDC 99
Hills 139
Holders for cups 125Homepage BMW
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Hood 255
Hooks for shopping bags 129
Horn 12,
13
Hotel function, refer to
Locking o

r unlocking
separately 37
Hot exhaust system 138
Hydraulic brake assist, refer to Dynamic Brake Control 97
Hydroplaning 138
I
IBOC, refer to HD radio 171
Ice warning, refer to Outside
temperature warning 83
Identification marks
– run-flat tires 253
– tire coding 250
iDrive 20
– adjusting brightness 95
– changing date and time 91
– changing language 95
– changing settings 95
– changing units of measure and display format 88
– controls 20
– menu guidance 21
– operating principle 20
– overview 20
– start menu 21
– status information 23
iDrive operating principle 20
Ignition 63
– switched off 63
– switched on 63
Ignition key, refer to Remote control with integrated
key 32
Ignition key position 1, refer to Radio readiness 62
Ignition key position 2, refer to
Ignition on 63
Ignition lock 62
Imprint 2

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