▷While the driver's seat belt is unbuckled, if
the driver's door is open and the low beams
are switched off.
When the ignition is switched off, by opening or
closing the driver's door or unbuckling the driv‐
er's seat belt, the radio ready state remains ac‐
tive.
Radio ready state
Activate radio ready state:
▷When the ignition is switched off: press ON/
OFF button on the radio.▷When the engine is running: press the Start/
Stop button.
Some electronic systems/power consumers re‐
main ready for operation.
Radio ready state switches off automatically:
▷After approx. 8 minutes.▷When the vehicle is locked using the central
locking system.▷Shortly before the battery is discharged
completely, so that the engine can still be
started.
Starting the engine
General information Enclosed areas
Do not let the engine run in enclosed
areas; otherwise, breathing of exhaust fumes
may lead to loss of consciousness and death.
The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an
odorless and colorless but highly toxic gas.◀
Unattended vehicle
Do not leave the vehicle unattended with
the engine running; doing so poses a risk of dan‐
ger.
Before leaving the vehicle with the engine run‐
ning, set the parking brake and place the trans‐
mission in position P or neutral to prevent the
vehicle from moving.◀
Repeated starting in quick succession
Avoid repeated unsuccessful attempts to
start the vehicle or starting the vehicle several
times in quick succession. Otherwise, the fuel is
not burned or is inadequately burned, posing a
risk of overheating and damage to the catalytic
converter.◀
Do not wait for the engine to warm up while the
vehicle remains stationary. Start driving at mod‐
erate engine speeds.
Manual transmission
Starting the engine1.Depress the brake pedal.2.Press on the clutch pedal and shift to neu‐
tral.3.Press the Start/Stop button.
The ignition is activated automatically for a cer‐
tain time and is stopped as soon as the engine
starts.
Automatic transmission
Starting the engine
1.Depress the brake pedal.2.Press the Start/Stop button.
The ignition is activated automatically for a cer‐
tain time and is stopped as soon as the engine
starts.
Engine stop
General information Take the remote control with you
Take the remote control with you when
leaving the vehicle so that children, for example,
cannot start the engine.◀
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Socket for OBD Onboard
Diagnosis
Position
There is an OBD socket on the driver's side for
checking the primary components in the vehicle
emissions.
Emissions
▷The warning lamp lights up:
Emissions are deteriorating. Have
the vehicle checked as soon as pos‐
sible.
Canadian model: warning light indi‐
cates the engine symbol.▷The warning lamp flashes under certain cir‐
cumstances:
This indicates that there is excessive misfir‐
ing in the engine.
Reduce the vehicle speed and have the sys‐
tem checked immediately; otherwise, seri‐
ous engine misfiring within a brief period can
seriously damage emission control compo‐
nents, in particular the catalytic converter.
Fuel cap
The indicator lamp lights up.
If the fuel cap is not properly tightened,
the OBD system may conclude that fuel
vapor is escaping. If the cap is then tightened,
the display should go out in a short time.
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tainment and Communica‐
tion 
BMW Homepage  6 
BMW Internet page  6 
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem  210 
Bonus range, ECO PRO  180 
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder  166 
Brake assistant  119 
Brake assistant, adaptive  119 
Brake discs, breaking in  172 
Brake force display  117 
Brake lamps, brake force dis‐ play  117 
Brake lamps, bulb replace‐ ment  217 
Brake lights, adaptive  117 
Brake pads, breaking in  172 
Braking, notes  173 
Breakdown assis‐ tance  220, 221  
Breaking in  172 
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play  92 
Bulb replacement  212 
Bulb replacement, front  213 
Bulb replacement, rear  216 
Bulbs and lamps  212 
Button, RES  128 
Button, Start/Stop  62 
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting  221 
C
California Proposition 65 Warning  7 
Camera, backup camera  137 
Camera, care  229 
Camera, Side View  141 
Camera, Top View  139 
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder  166 
Car battery  218 
Car care products  227 Care, displays  229 
Care, vehicle  227 
Cargo  175 
Cargo area, enlarging  160 
Cargo area lid  37 
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments  167 
Cargo straps, securing cargo  176 
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol  30 
Carpet, care  228 
Car wash  226 
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system  173 
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice  210  
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, Enter‐
tainment and Communica‐
tion 
Center armrest  165 
Center console  14 
Central locking system  33 
Central screen, refer to Control Display  16 
Changes, technical, refer to Safety  7 
Changing parts  212 
Changing wheels  218 
Changing wheels/tires  201 
Check Control  81 
Children, seating position  58 
Children, transporting safely  58 
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem  58 
Child restraint fixing system LATCH  59 
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting  58 
Child safety locks  61 
Child seat, mounting  58 
Child seats  58 
Chrome parts, care  228 
Cigarette lighter  157 Cleaning, displays  229 
Climate control  148 
Climate control wind‐ shield  173 
Clock  84 
Closing/opening from in‐ side  37 
Closing/opening via door lock  36 
Closing/opening with remote control  34 
Clothes hooks  167 
Collision warning  107, 109  
Combination switch, refer to Turn signals  69 
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system  69 
COMFORT+ program, Driving Dynamics Control  124 
Comfort Access  40 
COMFORT program, Driving Dynamics Control  124 
Computer  88 
Condensation on win‐ dows  149 
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle  174  
Condition Based Service CBS  210 
Configure driving mode  125 
Confirmation signal  35 
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, Enter‐
tainment and Communica‐
tion 
Control Display  16 
Control Display, settings  91 
Controller  16 
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility  119 
Convenient opening  34 
Coolant  209 
Coolant temperature  84 
Cooling function  150 
Cooling, maximum  149 
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