
Objects within the range of movement
of the pedals
No objects in the area around the pedals
Keep floor mats, carpets, and any other
objects out of the area of motion of the pedals;
otherwise, the function of the pedals could be
impeded while driving and create the risk of an
accident.
Do not place additional floor mats over existing
mats or other objects.
Only use floor mats that have been approved
for the vehicle and can be properly fixed in
place.
Ensure that the floor mats are securely fas‐
tened again after they were removed for clean‐
ing, for example.◀
Driving in wet conditions When roads are wet coated with road salt or
there is heavy rain, briefly exert gentle pres‐
sure on the brake pedal every few miles.
Ensure that this action does not endanger
other road users.
The heat generated in this process helps dry
the brake discs and pads.
In this way braking efficiency will be available
when you need it.
Hills
Drive long or steep downhill gradients in the
gear in which the least braking is required.
Otherwise, the brake system may overheat, re‐
sulting in a reduction in the brake system effi‐
ciency.
You can increase the engine's braking effect
by shifting down, going all the way to first gear,
if necessary.
Avoid load on the brakes
Avoid placing excessive load on the
brake system. Light but consistent brake pres‐
sure can lead to high temperatures, brake wear
and possibly even brake failure.◀Do not drive in neutral
Do not drive in neutral or with the engine
stopped, as doing so disables engine braking.
In addition, steering and brake assist are un‐
available with the engine stopped.◀
Brake disc corrosion The corrosion on the brake discs and the con‐
tamination on the brake pads are furthered by:▷Low mileage.▷Extended periods when the vehicle is not
used at all.▷Infrequent use of the brakes.
Corrosion occurs when the minimum pressure
that must be exerted by the pads during brake
applications to clean the discs is not reached.
Should corrosion form on the brake discs, the
brakes will tend to respond with a pulsating ef‐
fect that generally cannot be corrected.
Condensation under the parked
vehicle
When using the automatic climate control,
condensation water develops that exits under‐
neath the vehicle.
Traces of water under the vehicle like this are
normal.
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Do not touch live parts
To avoid the risk of potentially fatal in‐
jury, always avoid all contact with electrical
components while the engine is running.◀
Preparation1.Check whether the battery of the other ve‐
hicle has a voltage of 12 volts. This infor‐
mation can be found on the battery.2.Switch off the engine of the assisting vehi‐
cle.3.Switch off any electronic systems/power
consumers in both vehicles.
Bodywork contact between vehicles
Make sure that there is no contact be‐
tween the bodywork of the two vehicles; other‐
wise, there is the danger of short circuits.◀
Starting aid terminals Connecting order
Connect the jumper cables in the correct
order; otherwise, there is the danger of injury
from sparking.◀
The so-called starting aid terminal in the en‐
gine compartment acts as the battery's posi‐
tive terminal.
Open the cover of the starting aid terminal.
The body ground or a special nut acts as the
battery negative terminal.
Connecting the cables
1.Open the cover of the BMW starting aid
terminal.2.Attach one terminal clamp of the positive
jumper cable to the positive terminal of the
battery, or to the corresponding starting
aid terminal of the vehicle providing assis‐
tance.3.Attach the terminal clamp on the other end
of the cable to the positive terminal of the
battery, or to the corresponding starting
aid terminal of the vehicle to be started.4.Attach one terminal clamp of the negative
jumper cable to the negative terminal of
the battery, or to the corresponding engine
or body ground of assisting vehicle.5.Attach the second terminal clamp to the
negative terminal of the battery, or to the
corresponding engine or body ground of
the vehicle to be started.
Starting the engine
Never use spray fluids to start the engine.
1.Start the engine of the assisting vehicle
and let it run for several minutes at an in‐
creased idle speed.
If the vehicle being started has a diesel en‐
gine: let the engine of the assisting vehicle
run for approx. 10 minutes.2.Start the engine of the vehicle being
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Engine oil additives 201 
Engine oil change  202 
Engine oil filler neck  201 
Engine oil temperature  80 
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive  202 
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved  202 
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion  35 
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing  218  
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine  64 
Engine stop  65 
Engine temperature  80 
Entering a car wash  223 
Equipment, interior  151 
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC  116 
Exchanging wheels/tires  195 
Exhaust system  167 
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature  57 
Exterior mirrors  56 
External start  218 
External temperature dis‐ play  81 
External temperature warn‐ ing  81 
Eyes for securing cargo  170 
F
Failure message, refer to Check Control  78 
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm  45 
Fan, refer to Air flow  145, 148  
Fault displays, refer to Check Control  78 
Filler neck for engine oil  201 
Fine wood, care  225 
First aid kit  218 Fitting for towing, refer to
Tow fitting  221 
Flat tire, changing wheels  214 
Flat Tire Monitor FTM  102 
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM  99 
Flat tire, warning lamp  100, 103  
Flooding  167 
Floor carpet, care  226 
Floor mats, care  226 
Fogged up windows  145 
Fold down the rear seat back‐ rest, see Though-loading
system  157 
Fold-out position, windshield wipers  70 
Foot brake  167 
Front airbags  96 
Front fog lamps  94 
Front fog lamps, front, bulb replacement  211 
Front lamps  207 
Front passenger airbags, au‐ tomatic deactivation  98 
Front passenger airbags, indi‐ cator lamp  98 
FTM Flat Tire Monitor  102 
Fuel  182 
Fuel cap  180 
Fuel consumption, current  82 
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion  86 
Fuel filler flap  180 
Fuel gauge  80 
Fuel quality  182 
Fuel recommendation  182 
Fuel, tank capacity  233 
Fuse  215 G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal garage door
opener  151 
Gasoline  182 
Gasoline quality  182 
Gear change, automatic transmission  72 
Gear shift indicator  83 
General driving notes  166 
Glass sunroof, powered  47 
Glove compartment  159 
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved  230 
H
Handbrake, refer to parking brake  67 
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code  152 
Hazard warning flashers  217 
Head airbags  96 
Headlamp control, auto‐ matic  92 
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture  91 
Headlamp flasher  68 
Headlamp glass  207 
Headlamps  207 
Headlamps, care  224 
Headlamp washer system  68 
Headliner  17 
Head restraints  49 
Head restraints, front  53 
Head restraints, rear  54 
Head-up Display  89 
Head-up Display, care  226 
Heavy cargo, stowing  170 
High-beam Assistant  93 
High beams  68 
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant  93 
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Low-Sulfur Diesel 183 
Luggage rack, refer to Roof- mounted luggage rack  171 
Lumbar support  51 
M
Maintenance  204 
Maintenance require‐ ments  204 
Maintenance, service require‐ ments  82 
Maintenance system, BMW  204 
Malfunction displays, refer to Check Control  78 
Manual air distribu‐ tion  145, 148  
Manual air flow  145, 148  
Manual mode, transmis‐ sion  73 
Manual operation, door lock  40 
Manual operation, exterior mirrors  57 
Manual operation, fuel filler flap  180 
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC  131 
Manual operation, rearview camera  133 
Manual operation, Side View  136 
Manual operation, Top View  137 
Manual transmission  71 
Marking on approved tires  196 
Marking, run-flat tires  197 
Master key, refer to Remote control  34 
Maximum cooling  147 
Maximum speed, display  83 
Maximum speed, winter tires  196 
Measure, units of  89 Medical kit  218 
Memory, seat, mirror  55 
Menu, EfficientDynamics  175 
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter  85 
Menus, operating, iDrive  18 
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept  20 
Messages, refer to Check Control  78 
Microfilter  146, 149  
Minimum tread, tires  195 
Mirror  56 
Mirror memory  55 
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle  167 
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety  7 
Moisture in headlamp  207 
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play  18 
Mounting of child restraint fix‐ ing systems  59 
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons  14 
N Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication 
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints  53 
Neck restraints, rear, refer to Head restraints  54 
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner  225 
New wheels and tires  195 
No Passing Information  83 
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing  221 
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis  204 OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐
agnosis  204 
Obstacle marking, rearview camera  134 
Octane rating, refer to Gaso‐ line quality  182 
Odometer  81 
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication 
Oil  200  
Oil, adding  201 
Oil additives  201 
Oil change  202 
Oil change interval, service requirements  82 
Oil filler neck  201 
Oil types, alternative  202 
Oil types, approved  202 
Old batteries, disposal  215 
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display  18 
Onboard vehicle tool kit  206 
Opening and closing  34 
Opening and closing, from in‐ side  40 
Opening and closing via door lock  39 
Opening and closing, with re‐ mote control  38 
Opening the trunk lid with no- touch activation  42 
Operating concept, iDrive  18 
Optional equipment, standard equipment  6 
Outside air, refer to Auto‐ matic recirculated-air con‐
trol  148  
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature  81 
P Paint, vehicle  224 
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Park Distance ControlPDC  130 
Parked-car ventilation  149 
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion  168 
Parking aid, refer to PDC  130 
Parking assistant  138 
Parking brake  67 
Parking lamps  91 
Particulate filter  167 
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward  57 
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era  134  
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol  130  
Pedestrian warning with city braking function  110 
Personal Profile  35 
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof  48 
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows  46 
Plastic, care  225 
Power failure  215 
Power sunroof, glass  47 
Power windows  45 
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure  187 
Pressure warning FTM, tires  102 
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file  35 
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive  24 
Protective function, glass sunroof  48 
Protective function, win‐ dows  46 
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller  18, 19  
R Radiator fluid  203 Radio-operated key, refer to
Remote control  34 
Radio ready state  64 
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication 
Rain sensor  69 
Rear lamps  212 
Rear socket  156 
Rearview camera  133 
Rearview mirror  56 
Rear window de‐ froster  145, 148  
Recirculated-air filter  149 
Recirculated-air mode  145, 148  
Recommended tire brands  196 
Refueling  180 
Remaining range  81 
Remote control/key  34 
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion  39 
Remote control, univer‐ sal  151  
Replacement fuse  215 
Replacing parts  206 
Replacing wheels/tires  195 
Reporting safety defects  9 
RES button  124 
Reserve warning, refer to Range  81 
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM  100 
Retaining straps, securing cargo  170 
Retreaded tires  196 
Roadside parking lamps  92 
Roller sunblinds  47 
RON gasoline quality  182 
Roof load capacity  230 
Roof-mounted luggage rack  171 
Rope for tow-starting/ towing  221 RSC Run Flat System Com‐
ponent, refer to Run-flat
tires  197 
Rubber components, care  225 
Run-flat tires  197 
S Safe braking  167 
Safety  7 
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat  53 
Safety belts  52 
Safety belts, care  225 
Safety switch, windows  46 
Safety systems, airbags  96 
Saving fuel  172 
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play  18 
Screwdriver  206 
Screw thread for tow fit‐ ting  222 
Seat and mirror memory  55 
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts  52 
Seat heating, front  52 
Seat heating, rear  52 
Seating position for chil‐ dren  59 
Seats  49 
Selection list in instrument cluster  85 
Selector lever, automatic transmission  72 
Sensors, care  226 
Service and warranty  8 
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service
CBS  204 
Service requirements, dis‐ play  82 
Service, Roadside Assis‐ tance  218 
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