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Therefore, drive into a curve at an appropriate
speed.
In tight curves, situations may result due to the
restricted detection range of the system in
which a vehicle driving ahead of you may not
be detected at all, or not until after a consider‐
able delay.
When approaching a curve, the system may
react briefly to the vehicles in the next lane due
to the bend of the curve. Any deceleration of
the vehicle by the system can be compensated
for by briefly accelerating. After the accelerator
pedal is released, the system becomes active
again and independently controls the speed.
Driving away In some situations, the vehicle cannot drive
away automatically, e.g., on steep inclines or
behind bumps in the road.
Radar sensor
For US owners only
The transmitter and receiver units comply with
part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communication
Commission regulations. Operation is gov‐
erned by the following:
FCC ID:
▷OAYARS3-A
Compliance statement:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
▷This device may not cause harmful inter‐
ference, and▷this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modifications or changes to
these devices could void the user's authority to
operate this equipment.
Malfunction
The system cannot be activated if the radar sensor is not aligned correctly. This may be
caused by damage incurred during parking, for
example.
A Check Control message is displayed if the
system fails.
The function for detecting and responding
when approaching stationary vehicles may be limited in the following situation:
▷During calibration of the camera immedi‐
ately after vehicle shipment.▷If the camera is malfunctioning or dirty. A
Check Control message is displayed.
Congestion Assistant
The concept In congestion situations, the system controls
the speed, steers independently and keeps the
vehicle in the lane.
To the extent possible, the system automati‐
cally adjusts the speed to a slower vehicle
ahead of you. The distance that the vehicle
maintains to the vehicle ahead of you can be
varied. For safety reasons, it depends on the
speed. To maintain a certain distance, the sys‐
tem automatically decelerates, applies the
brakes lightly, or accelerates again if the vehi‐
cle ahead begins moving faster.
When lane markings are detected, the system
keeps the vehicle in the lane. For this purpose,
the system steers independently as needed,
for example, during cornering.
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When the system is switched on, the current
speed is maintained and stored as the desired
speed.
It is displayed in the speedometer and briefly
displayed in the instrument cluster, Displays in
the speedometer, refer to page 136.
When cruise control is maintained or stored,
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on,
if necessary.
Changing/maintaining speed The rocker switch can be pressed while the
system is interrupted in order to maintain and
store the current speed.
Adapting the desired speed
Adapt the desired speed to the road con‐
ditions and be ready to brake at all times; oth‐
erwise, there is the danger of an accident oc‐
curring.◀
Press the rocker switch up or down repeatedly
until the desired speed is set.
If active, the displayed speed is stored and the
vehicle reaches the stored speed if the road is
clear.
▷Each time the rocker switch is pressed to
the point of resistance, the desired speed
increases or decreases by approx.
1 mph/1 km/h.▷Each time the rocker switch is pressed
past the point of resistance, the desired
speed increases or decreases by a maxi‐
mum of 5 mph/10 km/h.
Max. adjustable speed: 140 mph/230 km/h.▷Pressing the rocker switch to the resist‐
ance point and holding it there accelerates
or decelerates the vehicle without requiring
pressure on the accelerator. After the
rocker switch is released, the vehicle main‐
tains its final speed. Pressing the switch
beyond the resistance point causes the ve‐
hicle to accelerate more rapidly.
Resuming the desired speed
Press the button.
The stored speed is reached and maintained. Displays in the instrument cluster
Indicator lamp Depending on how the vehicle is equip‐
ped, the indicator lamp in the instru‐
ment cluster indicates whether the sys‐
tem is switched on.
Desired speed
▷The marking lights up green:
the system is active.▷The marking lights up or‐
ange: the system has been
interrupted.▷The marking does not light up: the system
is switched off.
With instrument display: the symbol is
displayed in the speedometer similarly
to the mark for the desired speed.
Brief status display Selected desired speed.
If --- appears briefly on the display for Check
Control messages, it is possible that the sys‐
tem requirements for operation are currently
not met.
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Objects in the area around the pedalsNo objects in the area around the pedals
Keep floor mats, carpets, and any other
objects out of the area of motion of the pedals;
otherwise, the function of the pedals could be
impeded while driving
Do not place additional floor mats over existing
mats or other objects.
Only use floor mats that have been approved
for the vehicle and can be properly fixed in
place.
Ensure that the floor mats are securely fas‐
tened again after they were removed for clean‐
ing, for example.◀
Driving in wet conditions When roads are wet coated with road salt or
there is heavy rain, briefly exert gentle pres‐
sure on the brake pedal every few miles.
Ensure that this action does not endanger
other road users.
The heat generated in this process helps dry
the brake discs and pads.
In this way braking efficiency will be available
when you need it.
Hills
Drive long or steep downhill gradients in the
gear in which the least braking is required.
Otherwise, the brake system may overheat, re‐
sulting in a reduction in the brake system effi‐ ciency.
You can increase the engine's braking effect
by shifting down, going all the way to first gear,
if necessary.
Avoid load on the brakes
Avoid placing excessive load on the
brake system. Light but consistent brake pres‐
sure can lead to high temperatures, brake wear
and possibly even brake failure.◀Do not drive in neutral
Do not drive in neutral or with the engine
stopped, as doing so disables engine braking.
In addition, steering and brake assist is un‐
available with the engine stopped.◀
Brake disc corrosion The corrosion on the brake discs and the con‐
tamination on the brake pads are furthered by:▷Low mileage.▷Extended periods when the vehicle is not
used at all.▷Infrequent use of the brakes.
Corrosion occurs when the minimum pressure
that must be exerted by the pads during brake
applications to clean the discs is not reached.
Should corrosion form on the brake discs, the
brakes will tend to respond with a pulsating ef‐
fect that generally cannot be corrected.
Condensation under the parked
vehicle
When using the automatic climate control,
condensation water develops that exits under‐
neath the vehicle.
Traces of water under the vehicle like this are
normal.
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Turning lamp on the Xenon headlampFollow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 210.
The illustration shows the left side of the en‐
gine compartment.
55-watt bulb, H31.Turn the cap and remove it.2.Detach the wire bracket.3.Disconnect the cable at the plug-in con‐
nection and remove the bulb.4.Insert the new bulb. Ensure that the bulb
has the correct orientation. Because of its
shape, the bulb can only be inserted in one
direction.5.Secure the bulb with the wire bracket.6.Connect the bulb.7.Mount the cap.
LED headlamps
Light-emitting diodes (LEDs)
Follow the general instructions on Lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 210.
With LED headlamps, all front lamps and side
indicators are designed with LED technology.
If an LED fails, switch on the front fog lamps
and continue the trip with great care. Comply
with local regulations.
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
Tail lamps, bulb replacement
At a glance1Turn signal/brake lamp2Reversing lamp3Inside brake lamp4Tail lamp5Outside brake lamp6Rear reflector
Turn signal, outer brake, tail, and
license plate lamps
Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 210.
These lights feature LED technology.
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
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Do not turn off the ignition in the car
wash
Do not turn off the ignition in the car wash;
otherwise, the transmission position P is
engaged and damages can result.◀
To start the engine:
1.Depress the brake pedal.2.Press the Start/Stop button.
Pressing the Start/Stop button without step‐
ping on the brake turns the ignition off.
The vehicle cannot be locked from the outside
when in transmission position N. A signal is
sounded when an attempt is made to lock the
vehicle.
Transmission position
Transmission position P is engaged automati‐
cally:
▷When the ignition is switched off.▷After approx. 15 minutes.
Headlamps
▷Do not rub dry and do not use abrasive or
caustic cleansers.▷Soak areas that have been soiled e.g. due
to insects, with shampoo and wash off with
water.▷Thaw ice with deicing spray; do not use an
ice scraper.
After washing the vehicle
After washing the vehicle, apply the brakes
briefly to dry them; otherwise, braking action
can be reduced and corrosion of the brake
discs can occur.
Completely remove all residues on the win‐
dows, to minimize loss of visibility due to
smearing and to reduce wiper noises and
wiper blade wear.
Vehicle care
Car care productsBMW recommends using cleaning and care
products from BMW, since these have been
tested and approved.
Car care and cleaning products
Follow the instructions on the container.
When cleaning the interior, open the doors or
windows.
Only use products intended for cleaning vehi‐ cles.
Cleansers can contain substances that are
dangerous and harmful to your health.◀
Vehicle paint Regular care contributes to driving safety and
value retention. Environmental influences in
areas with elevated air pollution or natural con‐
taminants, such as tree resin or pollen can af‐
fect the vehicle's paintwork. Tailor the fre‐
quency and extent of your car care to these
influences.
Aggressive substances, such as spilled fuel,
oil, grease or bird droppings, must be removed
immediately to prevent the finish from being
altered or discolored.
Leather care
Remove dust from the leather often, using a
cloth or vacuum cleaner.
Otherwise, particles of dust and road grime
chafe in pores and folds, and lead to increased
wear and premature degradation of the leather
surface.
To guard against discoloration, such as from
clothing, provide leather care roughly every
two months.
Clean light-colored leather more frequently be‐
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Use leather care products; otherwise, dirt and
grease will gradually break down the protective
layer of the leather surface.
Suitable care products are available from the
service center.
Upholstery material care Vacuum regularly with a vacuum cleaner.
If they are very dirty, e.g., beverage stains, use
a soft sponge or microfiber cloth with a suita‐
ble interior cleaner.
Clean the upholstery down to the seams using
large sweeping motions. Avoid rubbing the
material vigorously.
Damage from Velcro® fasteners
Open Velcro® fasteners on pants or
other articles of clothing can damage the seat
covers. Ensure that any Velcro® fasteners are
closed.◀
Caring for special components
Light-alloy wheels When cleaning the vehicle, use only neutral
wheel cleaners having a pH value from 5 to 9.
Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or steam
jets above 140 ℉/60 ℃. Follow the manufac‐
turer's instructions.
Aggressive, acidic or alkaline cleaning agents
can destroy the protective layer of adjacent
components, such as the brake disk.
Chrome surfaces Carefully clean components such as the radia‐
tor grille or door handles with an ample supply of water, possibly with shampoo added, partic‐
ularly when they have been exposed to road
salt.
Rubber components Aside from water, treat only with rubber
cleansers.When cleaning rubber seals, do not use any
silicon-containing car care products in order to
avoid damage or reduced noise damping.
Fine wood parts Clean fine wood facing and fine wood compo‐
nents only with a moist rag. Then dry with a
soft cloth.
Plastic components
These include:▷Imitation leather surfaces.▷Headliner.▷Lamp lenses.▷Instrument cluster cover.▷Matte black spray-coated components.▷Painted parts in the interior.
Clean with a microfiber cloth.
Lightly dampen the cloth with water.
Do not soak the headliner.
Do not use cleansers that contain alcohol
or solvents
Do not use cleansers that contain alcohol or
solvents, such as lacquer thinners, heavy-duty
grease removers, fuel, or such; this could lead
to surface damage.◀
Safety belts
Dirty belt straps impede the reeling action and
thus have a negative impact on safety.
Chemical cleaning
Do not clean chemically; this can destroy
the webbing.◀
Use only a mild soapy solution, with the safety
belts clipped into their buckles.
Do not allow the reels to retract the safety
belts until they are dry.
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 117
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go 125
Activated-charcoal filter 155
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 113
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC 125
Active Protection 114
Active roll stabilization, see Dynamic Drive 120
Active seat, front 47
Active seat ventilation, front 48
Active Steering, integral 120
Adaptive brake assistant 117
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 114
Adaptive drive 120
Adaptive light control 88
Additives, oil 206
Adjusting, steering wheel 53
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 45
After washing vehicle 222
Airbags 92
Airbags, indicator/warning light 93
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 154
Air distribution, manual 153
Air drying, refer to Cooling function 154
Air flow, automatic climate control 153
Air pressure, tires 191
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 157 Alarm system 40
Alarm, unintentional 41
All around the center con‐ sole 14
All around the interior rear‐ view mirror 15
All around the steering wheel 12
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 200
All-wheel-drive 119
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 161
Alternative oil types 206
Ambient light 90
Antifreeze, washer fluid 67
Antilock Brake System, ABS 117
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 117
Approved engine oils 206
Armrest, refer to Front center armrest 168
Armrest, refer to Rear center armrest 169
Arrival time 84
Ashtray 162
Ashtray, rear 163
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 217
Assistance when driving off 117
Attentiveness assistant 115
AUTO H button, refer to Au‐ tomatic Hold 63
AUTO intensity 153
Automatic car wash 221
Automatic Cruise Control with Stop & Go 125
Automatic Curb Monitor 52 Automatic deactivation, front
passenger airbags 94
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol 88
Automatic Hold 63
Automatic locking 39
Automatic recirculated-air control 154
Automatic Soft Closing, doors 36
Automatic transmission with Steptronic 68
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 153
AUTO program, intensity 153
Auto Start/Stop function 60
Average fuel consumption 84
Average speed 84
Axle loads, weights 229
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 46
Backrest, seats 45
Backrest, width 46
Backup camera 139
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 217
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 219
Battery replacement, remote control for parked-car heat‐
ing/ventilation 159
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 214
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 30
Battery, vehicle 214
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Beverage holder, cu‐pholder 169
Blinds, sun protection 42
BMW Assist, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
BMW Homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 208
Bonus range, ECO PRO 181
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 169
Brake assistant 117
Brake assistant, adaptive 117
Brake discs, breaking in 174
Brake force display 114
Brake lamps, brake force dis‐ play 114
Brake lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 212
Brake lights, adaptive 114
Brake pads, breaking in 174
Braking, hints 175
Breakdown assis‐ tance 216, 217
Breaking in 174
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 86
Bulb replacement, front 210
Bulb replacement, rear 212
Button, RES 128
Button, Start/Stop 58
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 217
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Calling up mirror adjust‐ ment 39
Calling up seat adjust‐ ment 39 Calling up steering wheel ad‐
justment 39
Camera, backup camera 139
Camera, care 224
Camera, Side View 144
Camera, Top View 142
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 169
Car battery 214
Car care products 222
Care, displays 224
Care, vehicle 222
Cargo 177
Cargo area, enlarging 164
Cargo area lid 36
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 170
Cargo, securing 178
Cargo straps, securing cargo 178
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 30
Carpet, care 224
Car wash 221
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 174
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 208
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
Center console 14
Center-Lock, see button for central locking 33
Central locking system 33
Central screen, refer to Con‐ trol Display 16
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing parts 210
Changing wheels 213
Changing wheels/tires 199
Check Control 76
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 205 Children, seating position 54
Children, transporting safely 54
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 54
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 55
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 54
Child safety locks 57
Child seat, mounting 54
Child seats 54
Chrome parts, care 223
Cigarette lighter 162
Cleaning, displays 224
Climate control 152
Climate control laminated tinted safety glass 175
Climate control wind‐ shield 175
Clock 79
Closing/opening from in‐ side 36
Closing/opening via door lock 35
Closing/opening with remote control 34
Clothes hooks 169
Coasting 183
Coasting with engine decou‐ pled, coasting 183
Coasting with idling en‐ gine 183
Collision warning with braking function 101
Collision warning with City Braking function 104
Combination switch, refer to Turn signals 65
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system 65
COMFORT+ program, Driving Dynamics Control 123
Comfort Access 37
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