CareVehicle 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.
Car washes
Notes Steam jets or high-pressure washers
When using steam jets or high-pressure
washers, hold them a sufficient distance away
and use a maximum temperature of
140 ℉/60 ℃.
Holding them too close or using excessively
high pressures or temperatures can cause dam‐
age or preliminary damage that may then lead to
long-term damage.
Follow the operating instructions for the high-
pressure washer.◀
Cleaning sensors/cameras with high-
pressure washers
When using high-pressure washers, do not
spray the exterior sensors and cameras, e.g.,
Park Distance Control, for extended periods of
time and only from a distance of at least
12 in/30 cm.◀
Wash your vehicle frequently, particularly in win‐
ter.
Intense soiling and road salt can damage the ve‐
hicle.Automatic car washes
Notes Do not use high pressure washing sys‐
tems
With washing systems operating at high pres‐
sures and nozzle positions close to the windows,
drops of water can penetrate.◀
Note the following:▷Give preference to cloth car washes or those
that use soft brushes in order to avoid paint
damage.▷Make sure that the wheels and tires are not
damaged by the transport mechanisms.▷Fold in the exterior mirrors; otherwise, they
may be damaged, depending on the width of
the vehicle.▷Deactivate the rain sensor, refer to
page 71,to avoid unintentional wiper activa‐
tion.▷Do not treat the convertible top with wax.
Ensure that a cycle without wax or a special
cycle for convertibles is available.▷In some cases, an unintentional alarm can be
triggered by the interior motion sensor of the
alarm system. Follow the instructions on
avoiding an unintentional alarm, refer to
page 42.
Guide rails in car washes
Avoid car washes with guide rails higher
than 4 in/10 cm; otherwise, the vehicle body
could be damaged.◀
Before driving into a car wash
In order to ensure that the vehicle can roll in a car
wash, take the following steps:
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Manual transmission:1.Release the parking brake.2.Drive into the car wash.3.Shift to neutral.4.Switch the engine off.5.Switch on the ignition.
Automatic transmission:
1.Release parking brake, refer to page 67, and
deactivate Automatic Hold, refer to
page 68.2.Drive into the car wash.3.Depress the brake pedal as needed.4.Engage transmission position N.5.Switch the engine off. In this way, the igni‐
tion remains switched on, and a Check-Con‐
trol message is displayed.
Transmission position P with the igni‐
tion off
When the ignition is switched off, position P
is engaged automatically. When in an auto‐
matic car wash, for example, ensure that the
ignition is not switched off accidentally.◀
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.
Remove all residue completely from the wind‐
shields, otherwise streaking may cause loss of
visibility and wiper noise when the windshield
wipers are operated.
Vehicle care
Car care products
BMW 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 dan‐
gerous 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 affect
the vehicle's paintwork. Tailor the frequency
and extent of your car care to these influences.
Aggressive substances such as spilled fuel, oil,
grease or bird droppings must be removed im‐
mediately to prevent the finish from being al‐
tered or discolored.
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Convertible top tool 46
Coolant 194
Coolant temperature 83
Cooling function 150
Cooling, maximum 150
Cooling system 194
Corrosion on brake discs 166
Cruise control 132
Cruise control, active with Stop & Go 126
Cruising range 84
Cupholder 159
Current fuel consumption 84
D
Damage, tires 185
Damping control, dy‐ namic 121
Data, technical 218
Date 83
Daytime running lights 94
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 149
Dehumidifying, air 150
Destination distance 88
Digital clock 83
Dimensions 218
Dimmable exterior mirrors 58
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 58
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 69
Display in windshield 146
Display lighting, refer to Instru‐ ment lighting 96
Displays 76, 77
Displays, cleaning 214
Disposal, vehicle battery 202
Distance control, refer to PDC 134
Distance, selecting for ACC 128
Distance to destination 88
Divided screen view, split screen 20 Door lock, refer to Remote
control 30
Doors, Automatic Soft Clos‐ ing 38
Downhill control 120
Drive-off assistant 118
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 118
Driving Experience Switch 122
Driving instructions, breaking in 164
Driving mode 122
Driving notes, general 164
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 118
Driving tips 164
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 118
DTC driving dynamics 119
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 119
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol 121
Dynamic Drive 121
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 118
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 119
E
ECO PRO 170
ECO PRO display 170
ECO PRO mode 170
EfficientDynamics 172
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 77
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 118
Emergency detection, remote control 31
Emergency operation, convertible top 46
Emergency release, door lock 37 Emergency release, fuel filler
flap 176
Emergency Request 204
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance 205
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 31
Emergency unlocking, trunk lid 39
Energy Control 84
Energy recovery 84
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 65
Engine, automatic switch- off 65
Engine compartment 189
Engine compartment, working in 189
Engine coolant 194
Engine oil 191
Engine oil, adding 192
Engine oil additives 192
Engine oil change 192
Engine oil filler neck 192
Engine oil temperature 83
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 192
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 192
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 31
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 206
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 64
Engine stop 64
Engine temperature 83
Entering/exiting vehicle, assis‐ tance, steering wheel 59
Entering a car wash 210
Equipment, interior 153
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 118
Exchanging wheels/tires 186
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Manual operation, SideView 141
Manual operation, Top View 140
Manual transmission 72
Marking on approved tires 186
Marking, run-flat tires 187
Massage seat, front 53
Master key, refer to Remote control 30
Maximum cooling 150
Maximum speed, display 85
Maximum speed, winter tires 187
Measure, units of 91
Medical kit 205
Memory for seat, mirrors, steering wheel 56
Menu, EfficientDynamics 172
Menu in instrument cluster 87
Menus, operating, iDrive 16
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 17
Messages, refer to Check Control 80
Microfilter 151
Minimum tread, tires 185
Mirror 57
Mirror memory 56
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 165
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlamp 199
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 16
Mounting of child restraint fix‐ ing systems 60
Multifunctional instrument display 77
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 12 N
Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 55
New wheels and tires 186
Night Vision with pedestrian detection 111
No Passing Information 85
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 208
O
OBD Onboard Diagnos‐ tics 196
Obstacle marking, backup camera 138
Octane rating, refer to Gaso‐ line quality 178
Odometer 83
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Oil 191
Oil, adding 192
Oil additives 192
Oil change 192
Oil change interval, service re‐ quirements 84
Oil filler neck 192
Oil types, alternative 192
Oil types, approved 192
Old batteries, disposal 202
Onboard Diagnostics OBD 196
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 16
Onboard vehicle tool kit 198
Opening/closing from in‐ side 37
Opening/closing via door lock 37 Opening/closing with remote
control 34
Operating concept, iDrive 16
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Automatic recirculated-air control 150
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 83
Overtaking prohibitions 85
P
Paint, vehicle 211
Panic mode 35
Parallel parking assistant 142
Park Distance Control PDC 134
Parked-car ventilation 152
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 166
Parking aid, refer to PDC 134
Parking assistant 142
Parking brake 67
Parking lamps 93
Parking lamps and roadside parking lamps, refer to Light-
emitting diodes, LEDs 199
Parking with Auto Hold 68
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 58
Pathway lines, backup cam‐ era 138
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 134
Pedestrian detection, refer to Night Vision 111
People detection, refer to Night Vision 111
Personal Profile 31
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 43
Plastic, care 213
Power failure 202
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Pressure, tire air pres‐sure 179
Pressure warning FTM, tires 105
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 31
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 20
Protective function, win‐ dows 43
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller 16
R
Radiator fluid 194
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 30
Radio ready state 64
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 71
Rear axle steering 121
Rear lamps 200
Rearview mirror 57
Rear window defroster 150
Recirculated-air mode 150
Recommended tire brands 186
Refueling 176
Remaining range 84
Remote control/key 30
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 36
Remote control, universal 153
Replacement fuse 203
Replacing parts 198
Replacing wheels/tires 186
Reporting safety defects 8
RES button 128
Reserve warning, refer to Range 84
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 103 Residual heat, automatic cli‐
mate control 151
Retaining straps, securing cargo 168
Retreaded tires 186
Reversing lamp, bulb replace‐ ment 201
Roadside parking lamps 94
Rollover protection sys‐ tem 101
Roll stabilization, refer to Adaptive Drive 121
Roll stabilization, refer to Dy‐ namic Drive 121
RON gasoline quality 178
Rope for tow-starting/tow‐ ing 208
RSC Run Flat System Compo‐ nent, refer to Run-flat
tires 187
Rubber components, care 213
Run-flat tires 187
S
Safe braking 165
Safety 7
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passenger
seat 55
Safety belts 54
Safety belts, care 213
Safety systems, airbags 98
Saving fuel 0
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 16
Screwdriver 198
Screw thread for tow fit‐ ting 209
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 54
Seat heating, front 53
Seating position for chil‐ dren 60 Seat, mirror, and steering
wheel memory 56
Seats 51
Seat ventilation, front 53
Selection list in instrument cluster 87
Selector lever, automatic transmission 73
Sensors, care 214
Service and warranty 7
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service CBS 195
Service requirements, dis‐ play 84
Service, Roadside Assis‐ tance 205
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 90
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ rors, steering wheel 56
Shifting, automatic transmis‐ sion 73
Shifting, manual transmis‐ sion 72
Shift paddles on steering wheel 74
Short commands 221
Shoulder support 53
Side airbags 98
Side View 141
Signaling, horn 12
Signals when unlocking 36
Sitting safely 51
Size 218
Ski bag 156
Smallest turning circle 219
Smoker's package 155
Snow chains 187
Socket 156
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 196
SOS button 204
Spare fuse 203
Speaker lighting 97
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Turn signals, rear, bulb re‐placement 200
U
Unintentional alarm 42
Units of measure 91
Universal remote control 153
Unlock button, automatic transmission 73
Unlocking/locking from in‐ side 37
Unlocking/locking via door lock 37
Unlocking/locking with remote control 34
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 6
Upholstery care 212
USB interface 158
V
Variable steering, Integral Ac‐ tive Steering 121
Vehicle battery 202
Vehicle battery, replacing 202
Vehicle, breaking in 164
Vehicle care 211
Vehicle equipment 6
Vehicle identification number, refer to Identification number
in the engine compart‐
ment 189
Vehicle jack 201
Vehicle paint 211
Vehicle storage 214
Vehicle wash 210
Ventilation 151
Ventilation, refer to Parked-car ventilation 152
Voice activation, short com‐ mands 221
Voice activation system 22 W
Warning messages, refer to Check Control 80
Warning triangle 205
Washer fluid 72
Washer fluid reservoir, ca‐ pacity 220
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield 72
Washer system 70
Washing, vehicle 210
Water on roads 165
Weights 219
Welcome lamps 93
Wheel base, vehicle 219
Wheels, changing 186
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires 179
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 105
Wheels, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 102
Width, vehicle 218
Wind deflector 49
Window defroster, rear 150
Windows, powered 42
Windshield, climate con‐ trol 165
Windshield washer fluid 72
Windshield washer noz‐ zles 72
Windshield washer system 70
Windshield wiper 70
Windshield wipers, fold-out position 72
Winter storage, care 214
Winter tires, suitable tires 187
Winter tires, tread 185
Wiper blades, replacing 198
Wiper fluid 72
Wiper system 70
Wood, care 213
Word match concept, naviga‐ tion 21
Wrench 198 X
xDrive 120
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