to ensure that all comfort functions are fully
available and that any Check Control messages
are no longer displayed.
Charging the battery
Note Do not plug chargers into the socket
Do not connect battery chargers to the
factory-installed sockets in the vehicle as this
may damage the battery.◀
General information
Make sure that the battery is always sufficiently
charged to guarantee that the battery remains
usable for its full service life.
The battery may need to be charged in the fol‐
lowing cases:▷When making frequent short-distance
drives.▷If the vehicle is not used for prolonged peri‐
ods, longer than a month.
Starting aid terminals
In the vehicle, only charge the battery via the
starting aid terminals, refer to page 215, in the
engine compartment with the engine off.
Power failure
After a temporary power loss, some equipment
needs to be reinitialized.
Individual settings need to be reprogrammed:
▷Seat and mirror memory: store the positions
again.▷Time: update.▷Date: update.▷Radio station: save again.▷Navigation system: wait for the operability of
the navigation.Disposing of old batteries
Have old batteries disposed of by your
service center or bring them to a recy‐
cling center.
Maintain the battery in an upright position for
transport and storage. Secure the battery so
that it does not tip over during transport.
Fuses
Notes Replacing fuses
Never attempt to repair a blown fuse and
do not replace a defective fuse with a substitute
of another color or amperage rating; this could
lead to a circuit overload, ultimately resulting in
a fire in the vehicle.◀
Plastic tweezers and information on the fuse
types and locations are stored in the fuse box in
the cargo area.
In the engine compartment1.Use the onboard vehicle tool kit to loosen
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Breakdown assistanceVehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not available in a vehicle,
e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐
ment or country variant. This also applies for
safety-related functions and systems.
Hazard warning flashers
The button is located in the center console.
Emergency Request
Requirements
▷Equipment version with full preparation
package mobile phone.
An Emergency Request can be made, even
if no mobile phones are paired with the ve‐
hicle.▷BMW Assist is activated.▷The radio ready state is switched on.▷The BMW Assist system is logged into a
wireless communications network sup‐
ported by BMW Assist.▷The Assist system is functional.▷A ConnectedDrive contract is available.General information
Only press the SOS button in an emergency.
Hints Emergency Request not guaranteed
For technical reasons, the Emergency Re‐
quest cannot be guaranteed under unfavorable
conditions.◀
Service contract▷After your contract with BMW Assist has ex‐
pired, the BMW Assist system can be deac‐
tivated by the service center without you
having to visit a workshop.
After deactivation, an Emergency Request
is no longer possible.▷Under certain circumstances, the system
can be reactivated by a service center after
you sign a new contract.
Initiating an Emergency Request
1.Press the cover briefly to open it.2.Press the SOS button until the LED in the
button lights up.▷The LED lights up: an Emergency Request
was initiated.
If the situation allows, wait in your vehicle
until the voice connection has been estab‐
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Radiator fluid 199
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 30
Radio ready state 60
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 65
Rear lamps 208
Rear socket 149
Rearview mirror 52
Rear window de‐ froster 138, 141
Recirculated-air filter 142
Recirculated-air mode 138, 141
Recommended tire brands 191
Refueling 172
Remaining range 77
Remote control/key 30
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 35
Remote control, universal 144
Replacement fuse 211
Replacing parts 202
Replacing wheels/tires 191
Reporting safety defects 9
RES button 117
Reserve warning, refer to Range 77
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 96
Retaining straps, securing cargo 162
Retreaded tires 192
Roadside parking lamps 88
Roller sunblinds 43
RON gasoline quality 174
Roof load capacity 227
Roof-mounted luggage rack 162
Rope for tow-starting/tow‐ ing 217 RSC Run Flat System Compo‐
nent, refer to Run-flat
tires 192
Rubber components, care 221
Run-flat tires 192
S
Safe braking 159
Safety 7
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passenger
seat 49
Safety belts 48
Safety belts, care 221
Safety Package, refer to Active Protection 107
Safety switch, windows 42
Safety systems, airbags 92
Saving fuel 164
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 16
Screwdriver 202
Screw thread for tow fit‐ ting 218
Seat and mirror memory 51
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 48
Seat heating, front 48
Seat heating, rear 48
Seating position for chil‐ dren 55
Seats 45
Selection list in instrument cluster 81
Selector lever, automatic transmission 68
Sensors, care 222
Service and warranty 7
Service history 78
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service CBS 200
Service requirements, dis‐ play 77 Service, Roadside Assis‐
tance 214
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 84
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ ror 51
Shifting, automatic transmis‐ sion 67
Shifting, manual transmis‐ sion 67
Shift paddles on steering wheel 69
Side airbags 92
Side View 130
Signaling, horn 12
Signals when unlocking 35
Sitting safely 45
Size 226
Slide/tilt glass roof 43
Smallest turning circle 227
Snow chains 193
Socket 148
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 201
Soot particulate filter 159
SOS button 213
Spare fuse 211
Specified engine oil types 197
Speed, average 82
Speed limit detection, on‐ board computer 82
Speed limiter, display 79
Speed Limit Information 79
Speed limit in the com‐ puter 82
Split screen 20
SPORT+ - program, Dynamic Driving Control 112
Sport automatic transmis‐ sion 69
Sport displays, torque display, performance display 84
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