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Things to remember when driving
Driving tips
Hills
To prevent overheating and the resulting
reduced efficiency of the brake system,
drive long or steep downhill gradients in the
gear in which the least braking is required. Even
light but consistent brake pressure can lead to
high temperatures, brake wear and possibly
even brake failure. <
You can increase the engine's braking effect by
shifting down, all the way to first gear if neces-
sary. This strategy helps you avoid placing
excessive loads on the brake system. Down-
shifting in manual mode of the automatic trans-
mission, refer to page 64.
Sport automatic transmission with double
clutch: never drive with the transmission
in neutral or with the engine switched off; other-
wise, there will be no engine braking action and
no power assistance to the brakes and steering.
Manual transmission: never drive with the
clutch held down, with the transmission in neu-
tral or with the engine switched off; otherwise,
there will be no engine braking action and no
power assistance to the brakes and steering.
Never allow floor mats, carpets or any other
objects to protrude into the area around the
pedals; otherwise, pedal function could be
impaired. <
Corrosion on brake rotors
When the vehicle is driven only occasionally,
during extended periods when the vehicle is not
used at all, and in operating conditions where
brake applications are less frequent, there is an
increased tendency for corrosion to form on
rotors, while contaminants accumulate on the
brake pads. This occurs because the minimum
pressure which must be exerted by the pads
during brake applications to clean the rotors is
not reached.
Should corrosion form on the brake rotors, the
brakes will tend to respond with a pulsating
effect that even extended application will fail to
cure.
When the vehicle is parked
Condensation forms while the automatic cli-
mate control is in operation, and then exits
under the vehicle. Traces of condensed water
under the vehicle are therefore normal.
Cargo loading
To avoid loading the tires beyond their
approved carrying capacity, never over-
load the vehicle. Overloading can lead to over-
heating and increases the rate at which damage
develops inside the tires. In some situations,
this can result in sudden loss of tire pressure. <
Make sure that no liquids are spilled or
leak from their containers in the trunk, as
this could result in damage to the vehicle. <
Determining loading limit
1.Locate the following statement on your
vehicle's placard:
The combined weight of occupants
and cargo should never exceed
XXX kg or YYY lbs. Otherwise damage to
the vehicle may occur and unstable driving
conditions 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.
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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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nants such as tree sap or pollen can impact
vehicle paintwork. Therefore, it is important to
adapt the frequency and scope of car care
accordingly.
Immediately remove particularly corrosive sub-
stances such as spilled fuel, oil, grease, brake
fluid, or bird droppings to prevent damage to
the paintwork.
Repairing paintwork damage
Immediately repair scratches or similar
damage, such as that caused by stones
hitting the vehicle, where necessary to prevent
rusting. <
BMW recommends having paintwork damage
repaired by a professional paint repair work-
shop according to BMW specifications using
original BMW paint materials.
Preservation
A preservation treatment is necessary when
water no longer beads off the clean paintwork
surface. Only use products for paintwork pres-
ervation that contain carnauba or synthetic
waxes.
Rubber seals
Treat only with water or rubber care products. Do not use silicon-co ntaining care prod-
ucts on rubber seals; otherwise, noise
and damage could occur. <
Chrome parts
Carefully clean vehicle parts such as the radia-
tor grill, door handles or window frames with
copious quantities of water and a shampoo
additive, especially when roads are treated with
deicing salt. For additional treatment, use a
chrome polish.
Light-alloy wheels
For technical reasons, dust is generated during
braking that is deposited on the light-alloy wheels. Remove the dust regularly using acid-
free rim cleaner.
Do not use aggressive, acidic, strongly
alkaline, or abrasive cleaning agents and
do not use steam jets hotter than of 140 7/
60 6; otherwise, damage may occur. <
Outside sensors/cameras
Keep the sensors and cameras on the
outside of the vehicle, e.g. those for Park
Distance Control, clean and free of ice to ensure
that they remain fully functional.<
Interior care
Upholstery fabrics/cloth trims/
Alcantara fabrics
Vacuum regularly with a vacuum cleaner to
remove superficial dirt.
To remove severe spots such as stains from
beverages, use a soft sponge or lint-free
microfiber cloth and suitable interior cleaners.
Follow the instructions on the packaging.
Clean the upholstery down to the seams
using a sweeping motion. Avoid strong
rubbing. <
Opened Velcro fasteners on pants or
other articles of clothing can damage the
seat covers. Ensure that Velcro fasteners are
closed. <
Leather/leather trim
The leather used by BMW is a high quality
natural product. Slight irregularities in the
leather are a typical characteristic of natural
leather. <
Dust and road grit in the pores and folds of the
leather have an abrasive effect, leading to
increased wear and causing the leather surface
to become brittle prematurely. Therefore, fre-
quently clean the leather of dust using a cloth or
vacuum cleaner.
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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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Car care, refer to Care 262
Care 262
– automatic car washes 262
– care products 262
– carpets 265
– CD/DVD drives 265
– chrome parts 264
– displays 265
– exterior 262
– fine wood parts 265
– headlamps 263
– high-pressure washer 263
– interior 264
– leather 264
– light-alloy wheels 264
– paintwork 263
– plastic parts 265
– retractable hardtop 263
– rubber seals 264
– safety belts 265
– sensors and cameras 265
– upholstery and cloth
trim 264
– washing the car manually 263
– windows 263
Cargo, securing 140
Cargo loading 139
– securing cargo 140
– stowing cargo 140
– vehicle 139
Car jack
– jacking points 270
Car key, refer to Integrated
key/remote control 30
Car phone
– installation location, refer to Center armrest 124
– refer to separate Owner's Manual
Car phone, refer to Telephone 200
Car shampoo 265
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 137
Center armrest 124 Center brake lamp
– replacing bulb
269
Center console, refer to Around the center
console 14
Central locking
– from inside 34
– from outside 31
Central locking system 31
– Comfort Access 38
– hotel function 36
– setting unlocking characteristics 32
Ch an
ges, technical, refer to
For your own safety 5
Changing bulbs, refer to
Lamps and bulbs 266
Changing gears 67
Changing the language on the
Control Display 92
Changing the measurement units on the Control
Display 85
Changing wheels 269
Chassis number, refer to
Engine compartment 255
Check Control 89
Child restraint fixing system
LATCH 57
Child restraint systems 56
Child seats, refer to
Transporting children
safely 56
Chrome parts 265
Chrome polish 265
Cigarette lighter, refer to Lighter 127
Cleaning headlamps 71
– washer fluid 71
Cleaning your BMW, refer to
Care 262
Climate control
– automatic air distribution 115 Clock
80
– 12h/24h mode 88
– setting the time and date 88
– setting time 87
Closing
– from inside 34
– from outside 32
Clothes hooks 125
Cockpit 10
Cold start, refer to Starting the
engine 61
Comfort Access 38
– replacing the battery 39
Comfort access, refer to Comfort Access 38
Comfort area, refer to Around
the center console 14
Compartment for remote control, refer to Ignition
lock 60
Compass 122
Computer 82
– displays on Control Display 82
Computer, refer to iDrive 18
Concierge service 225
Condensation, refer to When the vehicle is parked 139
Condition Based Service CBS 260
Configuring settings, refer to
Personal Profile 30
Confirma tio
n signals for
locking/unlocking the
vehicle 33
ConnectedDrive 224
Connecting vacuum cleaner,
refer to Connecting
electrical appliances 127
Consumption, refer to
Average fuel
consumption 82
Contacts 214
– deleting 216,223
– exporting/importing 223
– new contact 215
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Reference
Control Center, refer to
iDrive 18
Control Display 19
– switching off 19
Control Display, refer to iDrive 18
– adjusting brightness 92
Controller, refer to iDrive 18
Controls and displays 10
Control unit, refer to iDrive 18
Convenient loading in Convertible 33
Convenient opening and
closing
– glass roof 32
– glass roof with Comfort
Access 39
– retractable hardtop 32
– windows 32
– windows with Comfort Access 39
– with Comfort Access 39
Convertible
– bag holder 129
– convenient loading 33
– enlarging trunk 128
– folding down rear backrest 128
– retractable hardtop 42
– rollover protection system 106
– securing cargo 140
– stowing cargo 140
Coolant 259
– checking level 259
Coolant temperature 259
Cooling, maximum 115
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 109
Correct tires 253 Courtesy lamps, refer to
Interior lamps 112
Criteria for route 155
Cross-hairs in navigation 151
Cruise control 72
– active 74
– malfunction 74
Cruise control, refer to Active Cruise Control 74
Cruising range 82
Cupholders 126
Curb weight, refer to Weights 283
Custom er
Relations 227
D
Dashboard, refer to
Cockpit 10
Dashboard, refer to Instrument cluster 12
Dashboard lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting 112
Data, technical
– capacities 284
– dimensions 281
– weights 283
Data memory 261
Data transfer 228
Date
– date format 89
– setting 89
Daytime running lights 109
– replacing bulbs 267
DBC Dynamic Brake Control 95
Deactivating front passenger
airbags 105
Deadlocking, refer to Locking 32
Defect
– door lock 34
– fuel filler flap 232
Defining a home address 215
Destination, entering by town/ city name 147 Destination address
– entering
146,152
Destination entry via BMW Assist 151
Destination for navigation
– entering by voice 152
– entering via map 151
– entry 146
– home address 149
– manual entry 146
Destination guidance 155
– bypassing a route section 156
– changing specified route 155
– continuing 155
– starting 155
– voice instructions 157
– volume of voice
instructions 157
Digital clock 80
Digital compass 122
Dimensions 281
Directional indicators, refer to Turn signals 70
Direction instructions, refer to Voice instructions 157
Directory for navigation, refer
to Address book 148
Display, refer to iDrive controls 18
Displaying contact pictures 21
5
Dis p
lay lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting 112
Displays
– on the Control Display 18
Displays, refer to Instrument cluster 12
Displays and controls 10
Disposal
– coolant 259
– remote control battery 40
– vehicle battery 271
Distance remaining to service, refer to Service
requirements 85
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Reference
False alarm
– avoiding unintentional
alarm 38
– switching off an alarm 37
Fastening safety belts, refer to Safety belts 52
Fastest route for
navigation 155
Fault messages, refer to Check Control 89
Filter
– refer to Microfilter/activated- charcoal filter for automatic
climate control 118
First aid pouch 273
Fixture for remote control,
refer to Ignition lock 60
Flash when locking/ unlocking 33
Flat tire
– run-flat tires 254
– Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 100
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 98
– indicating a flat tire 99
– indicator/warning lamp 99
– initialization 98
– snow chains 98,254
– system limits 98
Flat tires, refer to Tire condition 252
Fluid reservoir, refer to Washer fluid reservoir 71
Fog lamps 112
– indicator lamp 13,112
Folding up the floor panel 130
Footwell lamps, refer to
Interior lamps 112
For your own safety 5
Four-wheel drive, refer to
xDrive 97
Front airbags 104
FTM, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor 98 Fuel
233
– average consumption 82
– gauge 81
– high-quality brands 233
– quality 233
– specifications 233
– tank contents, refer to
Capacities 284
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel gauge 81
Fuel consumption indicator
– average fuel consumption 82
Fuel display, refer to Fuel gauge 81
Fuel filler flap 232
– releasing in the event of electrical malfunction 232
Fus es 27
1
G
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control 120
Gasoline
– refer to Average consumption 82
Gasoline, refer to Required fuel 233
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel
gauge 81
Gas station recommendations 157
Gear indicator, automatic transmission with
Steptronic 63
Gear indicator, refer to Displays in the instrument
cluster 66
Gearshift lever 66
– automatic transmission with Steptronic 63
– manual transmission 63Gearshifts
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic 63
– manual transmission 63
General driving notes 137
Glass roof, electric 41
– Convenient opening and
closing 32
– Convenient opening and closing with Comfort
Access 39
– initializing 42
– opening, closing 41
– pinch protection system 42
– power failure 42
– remote control 32
– tilting 41
Glove compartment 124
GPS navigation, refer to
Navigation system 144
Grills 114
Gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights 283
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking
brake 62
Hands-free system 14,209
Hazard warning flashers 14
HDC Hill Descent Control 97
Head airbags 104
Headlamp control, automatic 108
Headlamp flasher 70
– indicator lamp 11,13
Head Light, refer to Adaptive
Light Control 109
Head restraints 49
– rear, removing 50
– sitting safely 46
Heated
– mirrors 54
– rear window 117
– seats 51
– steering wheel 55
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Heating
– mirrors54
– rear window 117
– seats 51
– steering wheel 55
Heating and ventilation, refer to Climate 114
Heavy loads, refer to Stowing cargo 140
Height, refer to
Dimensions 281
Height adjustment
– seats 47
– steering wheel 55
High-beam Assistant 110
High beams 110
– headlamp flasher 110
– indicator lamp 13
High beams and low beams,
automatic, refer to High-
beam Assistant 110
High-pressure
washer 262,263
High water, refer to Driving through water 138
Highways, refer to Route criteria 155
Hill Descent Control HDC 97
Hills 139
Holders for cups 126
Homepage BMW 4
Hood 256
Hooks for shopping bags 129
Horn 10,11
Hotel function, refer to Locking or unlocking
separately 36
Hot exhaust system 137
Hydraulic brake assist, refer to Dynamic Brake Control 95
Hydroplaning 138
I
Ice warning, refer to Outside
temperature warning 80Identification marks
– run-flat tires
254
– tire coding 251
iDrive 18
– adjusting brightness 92
– changing date and time 88
– changing language 92
– changing settings 92
– changing units of measure and display format 85
– controls 18
– menu guidance 19
– operating principle 18
– overview 18
– start menu 19
– status information 21
Ignition 61
– switched off 61
– switched on 61
Ignition key, refer to Remote control with integrated
key 30
Ignition key position 1, refer to Radio readiness 60
Ignition key position 2, refer to
Ignition on 61
Ignition lock 60
Imprint 2
Incoming call 205
Indicator and warning lamps 13
– Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 101
Inflation pressure, refer to Tire
inflation pressure 235
Inflation pressure monitoring, refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor TPM 100
Initializing
– after power failure 270
– compass, refer to Calibrating 123
– Flat Tire Monitor FTM 98
– glass roof 42
– refer to Setting the time and date 88 Installation location
– telephone
124
Instructions for navigation system, refer to Voice
instructions 157
Instrument cluster 12
Instrument cluster, refer to
Cockpit 10
Instrument combination, refer to Instrument cluster 12
Instrument lighting 112
Integrated key 30
Integrated universal remote
control 12
0
Intera
ctive map 152
Interior lamps 112
– remote control 32
Interior motion sensor 37
Interior rearview mirror 54
– automatic dimming feature 55
– compass 122
Interlock, refer to Disengaging the remote control 63
Intermittent mode of the
wipers 71
Intersection, entering, navigation 147
J
Jacking points 270
Joystick, refer to iDrive 18
Jumpering, refer to Jump-
starting 274
Jump-starting 274
K
Key, refer to Integrated key/
remote control 30
Keyless go, refer to Comfort Access 38
Keyless opening and closing, refer to Comfort Access 38
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