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Engine compartment
Mobility
Alternative oil types
If approved oils are not available, you can add
quantities of up to 1 US quart/1 liter of another
oil with the following specifications:
Oil change
Oil changes should only be performed by a
BMW center.
Coolant
Coolant consists of half water and half additive.
Not all commercially available additives are suit-
able for your BMW. Ask your BMW center about
suitable additives.
Only use suitable additives; otherwise,
engine damage may result. Because
additives are harmful to your health, it is impor-
tant to follow the instructions on the contain-
ers. <
Comply with the appropriate environ-
mental protection regulations when dis-
posing of coolant additives.<
Coolant temperature
If the coolant and therefore the engine over-
heats, a warning lamp lights up. A message
appears on the Control Display.
Checking coolant level
Do not add coolant to the cooling system
when the engine is hot. Escaping coolant
can cause burns. <
1. Do not open the engine hood before the
engine has cooled down.
2. Turn the cap of the expansion tank a little
counterclockwise to allow any accumulated
pressure to escape, then continue turning
to open.
3. The coolant level is correct if it is between
the maximum and minimum marks in the
filler neck, refer also to the diagram next to
the filler neck.
4. If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant up to
the specified level; do not overfill.
5. Turn the cap until there is an audible click.
6. Have the reason for the coolant loss elimi-
nated as soon as possible.
Gasoline engine
API SM or higher
Diesel engine
API ILSAC GF-5

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MobilityMaintenance
Maintenance
Vehicle equipment
In this chapter, all production, 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 vehicle, for example due to
the special options or national-market version
selected. This also applies 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 algorithms 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 requirements, the system builds
the basis for trouble-free driving.
On the Control Display, you can have the
remaining times or distances for selected main-
tenance tasks and any legally prescribed dates
displayed, refer to page 85:
> Engine oil >
Brake pads: separately for front and rear
> Brake fluid
> Vehicle check
> Legally mandated inspections 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 is always set cor-
rectly, refer to page 88; otherwise, the
effectiveness of Condition 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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Care
Mobility
Automatic transmission
Before driving into an automatic car wash, per-
form the following steps to ensure that the vehi-
cle can roll:
1.
Insert the remote control into the ignition
lock, even with Comfort Access.
2. Move the selector lever to position N.
3. Release the parking brake.
4. Switch off the engine.
5. Leave the remote control in the ignition lock
so that the vehicle can roll.
Sport automatic transmission with
double clutch
Before driving into an automatic car wash, per-
form the following steps to ensure that the vehi-
cle can roll:
1.Insert the remote control into the ignition
lock, even with Comfort Access.
2. Engage transmission position N.
3. Release the parking brake.
4. Switch off the engine.
5. Leave the remote control in the ignition lock
so that the vehicle can roll.
The transmission is switched into position P:
> automatically after approx. 30 minutes
> if you remove the infrared remote control
from the ignition lock
Steam jets/high-pressure washers
When using steam jets or high-pressure
washers, make sure to maintain sufficient
distance from the vehicle and do not exceed a
temperature of 140 7/60 6.
Insufficient clearance or excessive pressure or
temperature can lead to component damage or
water penetration. Follow the operating instruc-
tions of the 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.
<
Manual car wash
When washing the vehicle by hand, use large
quantities of water and car shampoo if neces-
sary. Clean the vehicle with a sponge or wash-
ing brush, applying light pressure only.
Before cleaning the windshield, deacti-
vate the rain sensor or switch off the igni-
tion to prevent unintentional activation of the
wipers. <
Observe local regulations pertaining to
washing vehicles by hand. <
Headlamps
Do not rub them dry and do not use abrasive or
corrosive cleaning agents.
Loosen dirt, e.g. insects, with shampoo or
insect remover and wash away with copious
quantities of water.
Thaw ice with a windshield deicer and do not
use an ice scraper.
Windows
Clean the inside and outside surfaces of the
windows and the mirrors with window cleaner.
Do not clean the mirrors with cleaners
containing quartz. <
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. <
Paintwork care
Regular care contributes to value retention and
protects the paintwork against the long-term
effects of damaging substances.
Environmental influences in regions with ele-
vated levels of air pollution or natural contami-

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Referen ceEverything from A to Z
Everything from A to Z
Index
A
ABS Antilock Brake
System 95
ACC, refer to Active Cruise
Control 74
Acceleration assistant, refer to Launch Control 69
Accessories, refer to Vehicle equipment 5
Accident, refer to Sending an
Emergency Request 272
Activated-charcoal filter for automatic climate
control 118
Active Cruise Control 74
– indicator lamp 77
– malfunction 78
– selecting distance 75
– sensor 77
Active steering 103
Adaptive brake lamp
– Brake Force Display 104
Adaptive Light Control 109
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 115
Adjusting the thigh support 48
Airbags 104
– indicator/warning lamp 106
– sitting safely 46
Air conditioning mode
– automatic climate
control 115
– ventilation 117 Air distribution
– automatic
115
Airing, refer to Ventilation 117
Air pressure, refer to Tire inflation pressure 235
Air recirculation, refer to Recirculated air mode 116
Air supply
– automatic climate
control 115
– ventilation 117
Air vents 114
Air volume 116
AKI, refer to Fuel grade 233
Alarm system 36
– avoiding unintentional alarms 38
– interior motion sensor 37
– switching off an alarm 37
– tilt alarm sensor 37
ALL program 116
All -se

ason tires, refer to
Winter tires 254
All-wheel drive, refer to xDrive 97
Ambient air, refer to
Recirculated air mode 116
Antifreeze
– coolant 259
– washer fluid 71
Antilock Brake System ABS 95
Anti-theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 36
Appointments, refer to
Calendar 219
Approved axle loads, refer to Weights 283
Approved engine oils 258
Approved gross vehicle weight, refer to Weights 283Apps
228
Armrest, refer to Center
armrest 124
Arrival time, refer to Computer 82
Ashtray 126
Assist systems, refer to Driving stability control 95
AUC Automatic recirculated air control 116
Audible instructions, refer to
Voice instructions 157
Audio device, external 125
Automatic
– air distribution 115
– air volume 115
– cruise control 72,74
– headlamp control 108
Automatic car washes 262
Automatic climate control 114
Automatic curb monitor 54
Automatic high beams and low beams, refer to High-
beam Assistant 110
Automatic recirculated air control AUC 116
Automatic Service Request 227
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 63
– interlock 63
– overriding selector lever
lock 65
– shiftlock, refer to Changing selector lever position 63
– sport program 64
– towing 275
– tow-starting 275
AUTO program for automatic climate control 115

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Referen ceEverything from A to Z
Distance warning, refer to
Park Distance Control
PDC 94
Door key, refer to Remote
control with integrated
key 30
Door lock 34
Doors, emergency operation 34
DOT Quality Grades 251
Draft-free ventilation 117
Drinks holders, refer to Cupholders 126
Drive mode 67
Drive-off assistance, refer to Dynamic Stability Control
DSC 95
Drive-off assistant 98
Driving dynamics control 68
Driving lamps, refer to Parking lamps/low beams 108
Driving notes 136
Driving off on hills, refer to Drive-off assistant 98
Driving stability control
systems 95
Driving through water 138
Driving tips, refer to Driving
notes 136
Dry air, refer to Cooling function 117
DSC Dynamic Stability Control 95
DTC Dynamic Traction
Control 96
– indicator/warning lamp 96
Dynamic Brake Control
DBC 95
Dynamic destination guidance 162
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 95
– indicator/warning lamp 96
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 96
– indicator/warning lamp 96E
EBV Electronic brake-force
distribution 95
Electrical defect
– 7-gear Sport automatic transmission with double
clutch 68
Electrical malfunction
– door lock 34
– driver's door 34
– fuel filler flap 232
Electric seat adjustment 48
Electric steering wheel lock
– with Comfort Access 38
Electronic brake-force
distribution EBV 95
Electronic oil level check 256
Electronic Stability Program
ESP, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control DSC 95
E-mail 218
Emergency actuation, automatic transmission,
refer to Overriding selector
lever lock 65
Emergency operation
– fuel filler flap, manual release 232
Emergency operation, refer to Manual operation
– door lock 34
Emergency release
– trunk lid from inside 36
Emergency Request 272
Emergency services, refer to Roadside Assistance 273
Energy, saving
– saving fuel 136
Engine
– breaking in 136
– overheated, refer to Coolant temperature 259
– starting 61
– starting, Comfort Access 38
– switching off 62
Engine compartment 255Engine coolant, refer to
Coolant 259
Engine oil
– adding 258
– additives, refer to Approved engine oils 258
– alternative oil types 259
– approved engine oils 258
– BMW Maintenance System 260
– capacity 284
– checking level 256
– intervals between changes,
refer to Service
requirements 85
Engine starting, refer to
Starting the engine 61
Entering the postal code for navigation 147
Entry lamps, refer to Interior lamps 112
Entry map for destination 151
ESP Electronic Stability Program, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control DSC 95
Ex haust sy

stem, refer to Hot
exhaust system 137
Exterior mirrors 53
– adjusting 53
– automatic dimming feature 55
– automatic heating 54
– folding in and out 54
External audio device 125
Eyes
– for tow-starting and towing away 275
– for tying down loads 140
F
Failure messages, refer to
Check Control 89
Failure of an electrical consumer 271

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Mirrors53
– automatic curb monitor 54
– exterior mirrors 53
– heating 54
– interior rearview mirror 54
– memory, refer to Seat and mirror memory 52
Mirrors, folding in before entering a car wash 54
Mobile phone
– adjusting volume 205
– connecting, refer to Mobile phone, pairing 201
– installation location, refer to Center armrest 124
– operation 205
– pairing 201
– refer to separate Owner's Manual
– suitable mobile phones 200
– unpairing 203
– What to do if…. 204
Mobile phone, installation location, refer to Center
armrest 124
Mobile phone, refer to Telephone 200
Mobile phone, refer to the
separate Owner's Manual
Modifications, technical, refer to For your own safety 5
Monitor, refer to iDrive controls 18
Monitoring system for tire
pressures, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor 98
Multifunctional steering
wheel, refer to Buttons on
the steering wheel 11
Multifunction switch
– refer to Turn signals/
headlamp flasher 70
– refer to Wiper system 70
Multimedia screen, refer to iDrive 18
My Info 217N
Navigation
– starting destination
guidance after entering a
destination 148
– storing current position 149
– voice activation 152
Navigation announcements, refer to Switching voice
instructions on/off 157
Navigation data 144
Navigation system 144
– address book 148
– bypassing a route section 156
– continuing destination guidance 155
– destination entry 146
– dynamic destination guidance 162
– entering a destination by
voice 152
– entering a destination manually 146
– frequently asked questions 163
– gas station
recommendations 157
– planning a trip 153
– route list 156
– selecting destination via map 151
– selecting route criteria 155
– special destinations 150
– starting destination guidance 155
– terminating destination guidance 155
– traffic bulletins 159
– voice instructions 157
– volume adjustment 157
Neck support, refer to Head
restraints 49
Nets, refer to Storage compartments 125
Neutral 66 New tires
253
Next Service indicator, refer to Condition Based Service
CBS 260
North-facing map 157
Notes 220
Nozzles 114
Nylon rope, refer to Tow rope 276
O
OBD socket, refer to Socket
for Onboard Diagnosis 261
Octane ratings, refer to Fuel specifications 233
Odometer 80
Office 213
– current office 213
– What to do if…. 221
Oil, refer to Engine oil 256
Oil consumption 256
Oil level 256
Old batteries, refer to Disposal 271
Onboard vehicle tool kit 266
Opening and closing
– Comfort Access 38
– from inside 34
– from outside 32
– retractable hardtop 43
– using the door lock 34
– using the remote control 32
Options, selecting for
navigation 155
Orientation menu, refer to Start menu 19
Outlets
– refer to Ventilation 117
Outside-air mode
– automatic climate
control 116
Outside temperature
display 80
– changing unit of measure 85
– in computer 85

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Everything from A to Z
Reference
Setting times, refer to
Preselecting switch-on
times 118
Shifting 67
– 7-gear Sport automatic transmission with double
clutch 67
Shifting gears
– automatic transmission with Steptronic 64
– manual transmission 63
Shift into a drive position, refer to selector lever
positions 66
Shiftlock
– automatic transmission, refer to Changing selector
lever positions 63
Shift paddles on the steering
wheel 67
Short commands for the voice activation system 285
Short route in navigation, refer to Selecting route 155
Side airbags 104
Side windows, refer to Windows 40
Signal horn, refer to
Horn 10,11
Sitting safely 46
– with airbags 46
– with head restraint 46
– with safety belts 46
Ski bag 130
Ski bag for Convertible, refer to Through-loading opening
with integrated transport
bag 131
Sliding/tilt sunroof, refer to Glass roof, electric 41
Slot for remote control 60
Smokers' package, refer to Ashtray 127
Snap-in adapter 200
– inserting/removing 211Snap-in adapter, refer to
Center armrest storage
compartment 124
Socket, Onboard Diagnosis
OBD 261
Socket, refer to Connecting electrical appliances 127
SOS, refer to Sending an Emergency Request 272
Spare fuses 271
Special destinations 150
Special destinations, displaying 151
Special oils, refer to Approved engine oils 258
Specified engine oils, refer to
Approved engine oils 258
Speed
– run-flat tires 99
– with winter tires 254
Speed limit 91
Speed limit warning, refer to
Speed limit 91
Spee do,

refer to
Speedometer 12
Speedometer 12
Split screen content, refer to Selecting the display for the
split screen content 22
Sport automatic transmission with double clutch 65
– driving dynamics control 68
– kickdown 67
– Launch Control 69
– manually unlocking parking lock 68
– neutral 66
– reverse gear 66
Sport program with 7-gear Sport automatic
transmission with double
clutch 67
Spray nozzles, refer to
Cleaning windshield and
headlamps 71 Stability control, refer to
Driving stability control
systems 95
Start/Stop button 60
– starting the engine 61
– switching off the engine 62
Starting, refer to Starting the
engine 61
Starting assistance, refer to Jump-starting 274
Starting difficulties
– jump-starting 274
Starting the engine
– Start/Stop button 60
Start menu 19
State/province, for
navigation 146
Status information on the Control Display 21
Status of this Owner's Manual at time of printing 5
Steam jet 262,263
Steering wheel 55
– adjustment 55
– buttons on steering
wheel 11
– heating 55
– lock 60
– locking with Comfort Access 38
– shift paddles 67
Steering wheel buttons, refer to Shift paddles 67
Steering with variable ratio,
refer to Active steering 103
Steptronic, refer to Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 63
Storage 265
Storage compartments 125
Storage nets 129
Stored trip, calling up 154
St or

ing a destination in the
address book 148
Storing seat positions, refer to Seat and mirror memory 52

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