NotesUsing this Owner's Manual
The fastest way to find information on a partic‐
ular topic is by using the index.
An initial overview of the vehicle is provided in
the first chapter.
Updates made after the editorial
deadline
Any updates made after the editorial deadline for
the Owner's Manuals are located in the appen‐
dix of the printed quick reference for the vehicle.
User's manual for Navigation,
Entertainment, Communication
The topics of Navigation, Entertainment, Com‐
munication and the short commands of the
voice activation system are described in a sep‐
arate user's manual, which is also included with
the onboard literature.
Additional sources of information
Should you have any questions, your service
center will be glad to advise you at any time.
Information on BMW, e.g., on technology, is
available on the Internet: bmwusa.com.
Symbols
Indicates precautions that must be followed
precisely in order to avoid the possibility of per‐
sonal injury and serious damage to the vehicle.
◄ Marks the end of a specific item of informa‐
tion.
"..." Identifies Control Display texts used to se‐
lect individual functions.
›...‹ Verbal instructions to use with the voice ac‐
tivation system.
››...‹‹ Identifies the answers generated by the
voice activation system.
Refers to measures that can be taken to help
protect the environment.
Symbols on vehicle components
Indicates that you should consult the rele‐
vant section of this Owner's Manual for infor‐
mation on a particular part or assembly.
Vehicle equipment
This Owner's Manual describes all models and
all standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series.
Therefore, in this Owner's Manual, equipment is
also described and illustrated that is not availa‐
ble in your vehicle, e.g. because of the selected
optional equipment or the country-specific var‐
iants.
This also applies for safety-related functions
and systems.
For options and equipment not described in this
Owner's Manual, please refer to the Supple‐
mentary Owner's Manuals.
On right-hand drive vehicles, some controls are
arranged differently than shown in the illustra‐
tions.
Status of the Owner's Manual
The manufacturer of your vehicle pursues a pol‐
icy of constant development that is conceived
to ensure that our vehicles continue to embody
the highest quality and safety standards. In rare
cases, therefore, the features described in this
Owner's Manual may differ from those in your
vehicle.
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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
the three cover screws, arrow 1.2.Pull up the holder, arrow 2.Seite 211Replacing componentsMobility211
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Sport program, transmis‐sion 68
Sport steering, variable 112
Stability control systems 110
Start/stop, automatic func‐ tion 61
Start/Stop button 59
Start function during malfunc‐ tion 31
Starting the engine 60
Status display, tires 95
Status information, iDrive 20
Status of Owner's Manual 6
Steering wheel, adjusting 54
Steering wheel heating 54
Steptronic, automatic trans‐ mission 67
Stopping the engine 61
Storage compartment in the rear 154
Storage compartments 152
Storage compartments, loca‐ tions 152
Storage, tires 192
Storing the vehicle 222
Summer tires, tread 190
Supplementary text mes‐ sage 75
Surround View 125
Switch for Dynamic Driv‐ ing 112
Switch-on times, parked-car ventilation 143
Switch, refer to Cockpit 12
Symbols 6
T
Tachometer 76
Tailgate 37
Tailgate opening with no- touch activation 39
Tailgate via remote control 35
Tail lamps 208
Technical changes, refer to Safety 7 Technical data 226
Telephone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 138, 140
Temperature display, external temperature 76
Temperature, engine oil 76
Tempomat, refer to Active Cruise Control 115
Terminal, jump-starting 215
Text message, supplemen‐ tary 75
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 40
Theft protection, refer to Cen‐ tral locking system 33
Thigh support 47
Through-loading system 150
Tilt alarm sensor 41
Time of arrival 82
Tire damage 190
Tire identification marks 189
Tire inflation pressure 178
Tire inflation pressure monitor, refer to FTM 98
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 95
Tires, changing 191
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 178
Tires, run-flat tires 192
Tire tread 190
Tone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Tools 202
Top View 128
Total vehicle weight 227
Tow fitting 217
Towing 216
Tow-starting 216
Tow truck 216
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 95 Traction control 111
TRACTION program, Dynamic Driving Control 111
Transmission, automatic 67
Transmission, manual 67
Transporting children safely 55
Tread, tires 190
Trip computer 83
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 64
Trip odometer 76
Truck for tow-starting/tow‐ ing 216
Trunk lid 37
Trunk lid, emergency unlock‐ ing 38
Trunk lid, hotel function 37
Trunk lid opening with no- touch activation 39
Trunk lid via remote con‐ trol 35
Turning circle 227
Turning circle lines, backup camera 127
Turn signals, operation 64
Turn signals, rear, bulb re‐ placement 208
U
Unintentional alarm 41
Units of measure 85
Universal remote control 144
Unlock button, automatic transmission 68
Unlocking/locking from in‐ side 36
Unlocking/locking via door lock 36
Unlocking/locking with remote control 34
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 7
Upholstery care 221
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