
Only keep it in the closed original container
and inaccessible to children.
Follow the notes and instructions on the con‐
tainer.
United States: The washer fluid mixture ratio is
regulated by the U.S. EPA and many individual
states; do not exceed the allowable washer
fluid dilution ratios limits that apply. Follow the
usage instructions on the washer fluid con‐
tainer. Use BMW’s Windshield Washer Con‐
centrate or the equivalent.◀
Washer fluid reservoir Adding washer fluid
Only add washer fluid when the engine is
cool, and then close the cover completely to
avoid contact between the washer fluid and
hot engine parts.
Otherwise, there is the danger of fire and a risk
to personal safety if the fluid is spilled.◀
All washer nozzles are supplied from one res‐
ervoir.
Fill with a mixture of windshield washer con‐
centrate and tap water and – if required – with a
washer antifreeze, according to the manufac‐
turer's recommendations.
Mix the washer fluid before adding to maintain
the correct mixing ratio.
Do not add windshield washer concentrate and
antifreeze undiluted and do not fill with pure
water; this could damage the wiper system.
Do not mix window washer concentrates of dif‐
ferent manufacturers, because otherwise it can
result in clogging of the windshield washer
nozzles.
For the capacity, refer to technical data.
Manual transmissionShifting Shifting into 5th or 6th gear
When shifting into 5th or 6th gear, push
the gearshift lever to the right; otherwise inad‐
vertent shifting into the 3rd or 4th gear could
lead to engine damage.◀
Reverse gear
Select only when the vehicle is stationary.
When the gearshift lever is pressed to the left,
a slight resistance needs to be overcome.
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic
Transmission positions
D Drive, automatic position Position for normal vehicle operation. All for‐
ward gears are available.
R is Reverse
Select only when the vehicle is stationary.
N is Neutral Use in automatic car washes, for example. The
vehicle can roll.
When the ignition is switched off, refer to
page  63, position P is engaged automatically.
P Park Select only when the vehicle is stationary. The
drive wheels are blocked.
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Use only Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel.
The fraction of biodiesel in the fuel must
not exceed 5 %, referred to as B5. Do not use
gasoline. If you do fill the tank with the wrong
fuel, e.g., gasoline, do not start the engine as
this may damage the engine.◀
After adding the wrong fuel, contact your serv‐
ice center or roadside assistance.
If the fuel pump nozzle does not fit in the filler
pipe of your BMW, please check to ensure that
you are refueling at a diesel fuel pump that is
equipped with a diesel fuel pump nozzle.
In the event the Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel fuel
cannot be fully inserted into the fuel filler neck,
please contact BMW Roadside Assistance for
instructions on how to add fuel. For more infor‐
mation on BMW Roadside Assistance, refer to
page  241.
Winter diesel To ensure that the diesel engine remains op‐
erational in the winter, use winter diesel.
It is available at gas stations during winter
months.
The fuel filter heating system, included as a
standard feature, prevents disruption of the
fuel supply while driving.
Do not add any diesel additives
Do not add additives, including gasoline;
otherwise, engine damage may occur.◀BMW Advanced Diesel
The concept BMW Advanced Diesel reduces nitrogen ox‐
ides in the diesel emissions by injecting diesel
exhaust fluid reducing agent into the exhaust
system. A chemical reaction takes place inside
the catalytic converter that minimizes nitrogen
oxides.
To be able to start the engine as usual, there
must be an adequate reducing agent.
Warming up the system
In order to warm the engine up to its operating
temperature after a cold start, the automatic
transmission may subsequently shift up to the
next higher gear.
Displays: in the Control Display
Range and refilling quantity The range until the latest refueling time is dis‐
played in the Control Display.
Reducing agent can be refilled at any time. The
quantity to be added appears in the Control
Display.1."Vehicle Info"2."Vehicle status"3."Diesel Exhaust Fluid"
Displays in the instrument cluster
Reserve display
This display in the instrument cluster provides
information about the distance that can still be
driven with the current reserve level.
The reserve indication is dis‐
played starting at approx.
1,000 miles/1,600 km remaining
range.
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem  126 
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go  133 
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control  76 
Activated-charcoal filter  163 
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion  122 
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC  133 
Active Protection  123 
Active roll stabilization, see Dynamic Drive  129 
Active seat, front  50 
Active seat ventilation, front  51 
Active Steering, integral  130 
Adaptive brake assistant  126 
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display  123 
Adaptive drive  129 
Adaptive light control  97 
Additives, oil  227 
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints  48 
After washing vehicle  247 
Airbags  101 
Airbags, indicator/warning light  102 
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode  162 
Air distribution, manual  161 
Air drying, refer to Cooling function  162 
Air flow, automatic climate control  161 
Air pressure, tires  207 Air vents, refer to Ventila‐
tion  163 
Alarm system  42 
Alarm, unintentional  43 
All around the center con‐ sole  14 
All around the headliner  15 
All around the steering wheel  12 
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires  221 
All-wheel-drive  128 
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter  168 
Alternative oil types  227 
Ambient light  100 
Antifreeze, washer fluid  72 
Antilock Brake System, ABS  126 
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC  126 
Approved engine oils  227 
Armrest, refer to Center arm‐ rest  177 
Arrival time  93 
Ashtray  169 
Ashtray, front  169, 170  
Ashtray, rear  170 
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance  241 
Assistance when driving off  126  
Attentiveness assistant  124 
AUTO H button, refer to Au‐ tomatic Hold  68 
AUTO intensity  161 
Automatic car wash  246 
Automatic climate con‐ trol  160  
Automatic Cruise Control with Stop & Go  133 Automatic Curb Monitor  57 
Automatic deactivation, front passenger airbags  103 
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol  97 
Automatic Hold  68 
Automatic locking  41 
Automatic recirculated-air control  162 
Automatic Soft Closing, doors  36 
Automatic tailgate  37 
Automatic transmission with Steptronic  73 
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control  161 
AUTO program, intensity  161 
Auto Start/Stop function  65 
Average fuel consumption  92 
Average speed  92 
Axle loads, weights  253 
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support  50 
Backrest, width  50 
Backup camera  147 
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit  241  
Bar for tow-starting/ towing  244 
Battery replacement, vehicle battery  238 
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control  30 
Battery, vehicle  238 
Belts, safety belts  52 
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder  178 
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