
When the ignition is switched off, by opening
or closing the driver's door or unbuckling the
driver's seat belt, the radio ready state remains
active.
Radio ready state
Activate radio ready state:▷When the engine is running: press the
Start/Stop button.
Some electronic systems/power consumers
remain ready for operation.
The radio ready state switches off automati‐
cally:
▷After approx. 8 minutes.▷When the vehicle is locked using the cen‐
tral locking system.▷Shortly before the battery is discharged
completely, so that the engine can still be
started.
Starting the engine
Hints Enclosed areas
Do not let the engine run in enclosed
areas, since breathing in exhaust fumes may
lead to loss of consciousness and death. The
exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an
odorless and colorless, but highly toxic gas.◀
Unattended vehicle
Do not leave the vehicle unattended with
the engine running; doing so poses a risk of
danger.
Before leaving the vehicle with the engine run‐
ning, set the parking brake and place the trans‐
mission in selector lever position P or neutral
to prevent the vehicle from moving.◀
Repeated starting in quick succession
Avoid repeated unsuccessful attempts to
start the vehicle or starting the vehicle several
times in quick succession. Otherwise, the fuel
is not burned or is inadequately burned, posing
a risk of overheating and damage to the cata‐
lytic converter.◀
Do not wait for the engine to warm-up while
the vehicle remains stationary. Start driving at
moderate engine speeds.
Diesel engine
If the engine is cold and temperatures are be‐
low approx. 32 ℉/0 ℃, the start process may
be delayed somewhat due to automatic pre‐
heating.
A Check Control message is displayed.
Automatic transmission
Starting the engine1.Depress the brake pedal.2.Press the Start/Stop button.
The ignition is activated automatically for a
certain time and is stopped as soon as the en‐
gine starts.
Manual transmission
Starting the engine
1.Depress the brake pedal.2.Press on the clutch pedal and shift to neu‐
tral.3.Press the Start/Stop button.
The ignition is activated automatically for a
certain time and is stopped as soon as the en‐
gine starts.
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LoadingVehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐
ment is also described that is not available in a
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
Hints Overloading the vehicle
To avoid exceeding the approved carry‐
ing capacity of the tires, never overload the ve‐
hicle. Overloading can lead to overheating and
increases the rate at which damage develops
inside the tires. This could result in a sudden
loss of tire inflation pressure.◀
No fluids in the trunk
Make sure that fluids do not leak into the
trunk; otherwise, the vehicle may be dam‐
aged.◀
Securing cargo
Always position and secure the cargo as
described above; otherwise, it can endanger
the car's occupants if sudden braking or
swerving becomes necessary.
Heavy or hard objects should not be carried
loose inside the car; otherwise, they could be
thrown around as a result of hard braking, sud‐
den swerves, etc., and endanger the occu‐
pants.◀
Determining the load limit1.Locate the following statement on your ve‐
hicle’s placard:▷The combined weight of occupants
and cargo should never exceed XXX kg
or YYY lbs. Otherwise, damage to the
vehicle and unstable driving situations
may result.2.Determine the combined weight of the
driver and passengers that will be riding in
your vehicle.3.Subtract the combined weight of the driver
and passengers from XXX kilograms or
YYY pounds.4.The resulting figure equals the available
amount of cargo and luggage load ca‐
pacity.
For example, if the YYY amount equals
1,000 lbs and there will be four 150 lbs
passengers in your vehicle, the amount of
available cargo and luggage load capacity
is 400 lbs: 1,000 lbs minus 600 lbs =
400 lbs.5.Determine the combined weight of lug‐
gage and cargo being loaded on the vehi‐
cle. That weight may not safely exceed the
available cargo and luggage load capacity
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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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