Engine compartmentVehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipmentis 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.
Important features in the engine compartment
1Vehicle identification number2Jump-starting, negative terminal3Washer fluid reservoir4Jump-starting, positive terminal5Oil filler neck.6Coolant reservoitr, except 650i.Hood
Opening the hood Working in the engine compartment
Never attempt to perform any service or
repair operations on your vehicle without the
necessary professional technical training.If you are unfamiliar with the statutory guide‐
lines, have any work on the vehicle performed
only by a service center.
If this work is not carried out properly, there is
the danger of subsequent damage and related
safety hazards.◀Seite 189Engine compartmentMobility189
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Roadside Assistance
The Roadside Assistance phone number can be
viewed on the iDrive or a connection to Roadside
Assistance can be established directly. Phone,
see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication.
Jump-starting
Notes
If the battery is discharged, an engine can be
started using the battery of another vehicle and
two jumper cables. Only use jumper cables with
fully insulated clamp handles.
To prevent personal injury or damage to both
vehicles, adhere strictly to the following proce‐
dure.
Do not touch live parts
To avoid the risk of potentially fatal injury,
always avoid all contact with electrical compo‐
nents while the engine is running.◀
Preparation1.Check whether the battery of the other ve‐
hicle has a voltage of 12 volts. This informa‐
tion can be found on the battery.2.Switch off the engine of the assisting vehi‐
cle.3.Switch off any electronic systems/power
consumers in both vehicles.
Bodywork contact between vehicles
Make sure that there is no contact be‐
tween the bodywork of the two vehicles; other‐
wise, there is the danger of short circuits.◀
Starting aid terminals Connecting order
Connect the jumper cables in the correct
order; otherwise, there is the danger of injury
from sparking.◀
The so-called starting aid terminal in the engine
compartment acts as the battery's positive ter‐
minal.
The body ground or a special nut acts as the
battery negative terminal.
Connecting the cables
1.Pull off the cap of the BMW starting aid ter‐
minal.2.Attach one terminal clamp of the positive
jumper cable to the positive terminal of the
battery, or to the corresponding starting aid
terminal of the vehicle providing assistance.3.Attach the terminal clamp on the other end
of the cable to the positive terminal of the
battery, or to the corresponding starting aid
terminal of the vehicle to be started.4.Attach one terminal clamp of the negative
jumper cable to the negative terminal of the
battery, or to the corresponding engine or
body ground of assisting vehicle.5.Attach the second terminal clamp to the
negative terminal of the battery, or to the
corresponding engine or body ground of of
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Starting the engine
Never use spray fluids to start the engine.1.Start the engine of the assisting vehicle and
let it run for several minutes at an increased
idle speed.2.Start the engine of the vehicle being started
in the usual way.
If the first starting attempt is not successful,
wait a few minutes before making another
attempt in order to allow the discharged bat‐
tery to recharge.3.Let both engines run for several minutes.4.Disconnect the jumper cables in the reverse
order.
Check the battery and recharge if necessary.
Tow-starting and towing
Manual transmission
Observe before towing your vehicle
Gearshift lever in neutral position.
Towing When the parking brake is blocked
The parking brake cannot be released
manually.
Do not tow the vehicle with the parking brake
blocked, or the vehicle can be damaged.
Contact your service center.◀
Follow the towing instructions
Follow all towing instructions; otherwise,
vehicle damage or accidents may occur.◀
▷Make sure that the ignition is switched on;
otherwise, the low beams, tail lamps, turn
signals, and windshield wipers may be un‐
available.▷Do not tow the vehicle with the rear axle
tilted, as the front wheels could turn.▷When the engine is stopped, there is no
power assist. Consequently, more force
needs to be applied when braking and steer‐
ing.▷Larger steering wheel movements are re‐
quired.▷The towing vehicle must not be lighter than
the vehicle being towed; otherwise, it will not
be possible to control the vehicle response.
Tow truck
Have your vehicle transported with a tow truck
with a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed.
Do not lift the vehicle
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or
body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage may
result.◀
Automatic transmission: transporting
your vehicle
Note
Your vehicle is not permitted to be towed.
Therefore, contact a service center in the event
of a breakdown.
Do not have the vehicle towed
Have your vehicle transported on a loading
platform only; otherwise, damage may occur.◀
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▷Avoid lateral loading of the tow fitting, e.g.,
do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting.
Otherwise, damage to the tow fitting and the ve‐
hicle can occur.◀
Screw thread
Push out the cover by pressing on the top edge.
Tow-starting
Automatic transmission
Do not tow-start the vehicle.
Due to the automatic transmission, the engine
cannot be started by tow-starting.
Have the cause of the starting difficulties rem‐
edied.
Manual transmission
If possible, do not tow-start the vehicle but start
the engine by jump-starting, refer to page 206.
If the vehicle is equipped with a catalytic con‐
verter, only tow-start while the engine is cold.
1.Switch on the hazard warning system and
comply with local regulations.2.Ignition, refer to page 63, on.3.Engage third gear.4.Have the vehicle tow-started with the clutch
pedal pressed and slowly release the pedal.
After the engine starts, immediately press
on the clutch pedal again.5.Stop at a suitable location, remove the tow
bar or rope, and switch off the hazard warn‐
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Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐pholder 159
Brake assistant 118
Brake assistant, adaptive 118
Brake discs, breaking in 164
Brake force display 117
Brake lamps, brake force dis‐ play 117
Brake lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 200
Brake lights, adaptive 117
Brake pads, breaking in 164
Braking, notes 165
Breakdown assis‐ tance 204, 205
Breaking in 164
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 91
Bulb replacement 198
Bulb replacement, front 0
Bulb replacement, rear 200
Bulbs and lamps 198
Button, RES 128
Button, Start/Stop 63
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 206
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Camera, backup camera 137
Camera, care 214
Camera, Side View 141
Camera, Top View 139
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 159
Car battery 202
Car care products 211
Care, displays 214
Care, vehicle 211
Cargo 167
Cargo area lid 38
Cargo area partition 46
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 160 Cargo straps, securing
cargo 168
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 30
Carpet, care 213
Car wash 210
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 165
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 195
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, Enter‐
tainment and Communica‐
tion
Center console 14
Central locking system 33
Central screen, refer to Control Display 16
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing parts 198
Changing wheels 201
Changing wheels/tires 186
Check Control 80
Children, seating position 60
Children, transporting safely 60
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 60
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 61
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 60
Child seat, mounting 60
Child seats 60
Chrome parts, care 213
Cigarette lighter 155
Cleaning, displays 214
Climate control 148
Climate control wind‐ shield 165
Clock 83
Closing/opening from in‐ side 37
Closing/opening via door lock 37 Closing/opening with remote
control 34
Collision warning 107, 109
Combination switch, refer to Turn signals 69
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system 70
COMFORT+ program, Driving Experience Switch 124
Comfort Access 39
COMFORT program, Driving Experience Switch 124
Computer 87
Condensation on win‐ dows 149
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 166
Condition Based Service CBS 195
Configure driving mode 124
Confirmation signal 36
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, Enter‐
tainment and Communica‐
tion
Control Display 16
Control Display, settings 90
Controller 16
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 118
Convenient closing 35
Convenient opening 35
Convertible, convertible top 43
Convertible mode, automatic climate control 149
Convertible program, auto‐ matic climate control 149
Convertible top 43
Convertible top, care 212
Convertible top, cargo area partition 46
Convertible top, emergency operation 46
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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
Exhaust system 165 Seite 232ReferenceEverything from A to Z232
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Individual settings, refer toPersonal Profile 31
Inflation pressure, tires 179
Inflation pressure warning FTM, tires 105
Info display, refer to Com‐ puter 87
Initialization, Integral Active Steering 122
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 103
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 106
Instrument cluster 76
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 77
Instrument display, multifunc‐ tional 77
Instrument lighting 96
Integral Active Steering 121
Integrated key 30
Integrated universal remote control 153
Intensity, AUTO program 149
Interior equipment 153
Interior lamps 97
Interior lamps via remote con‐ trol 35
Interior motion sensor 41
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 58
Internet page 6
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 84
J
Jacking points for the vehicle jack 201
Jack, refer to Vehicle jack 201
Joystick, automatic transmis‐ sion 73
Jump-starting 206 K
Key/remote control 30
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 39
Key Memory, refer to Personal Profile 31
Kickdown, automatic trans‐ mission 73
Knee airbag 98
L
Lamp replacement 198
Lamp replacement, front 0
Lamp replacement, rear 200
Lamps 93
Lamps and bulbs 198
Lane departure warning 114
Lane margin, warning 114
Language on Control Dis‐ play 91
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 168
LATCH child restraint fixing system 61
Leather, care 212
LED headlamps, Bulb replace‐ ment 200
LED light 200
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 199
Length, vehicle 219
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 21
License plate lamp, bulb re‐ placement 200
Light-alloy wheels, care 213
Light control 95
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 199
Lighting 93
Lighting, speaker 97
Lighting via remote control 35
Light switch 93
Load 167 Loading 167
Lock, door 37
Locking/unlocking from in‐ side 37
Locking/unlocking via door lock 37
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 34
Locking, automatic 38
Locking, central 33
Locking via trunk lid 39
Low beams 93
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 95
Lower back support 52
Lug bolt lock 202
Lumbar support 52
M
Maintenance 195
Maintenance require‐ ments 195
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 84
Maintenance system, BMW 195
Malfunction displays, refer to Check Control 80
Manual air distribution 149
Manual air flow 149
Manual brake, refer to Parking brake 67
Manual mode, transmis‐ sion 74
Manual operation, backup camera 137
Manual operation, door lock 37
Manual operation, exterior mir‐ rors 58
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 176
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Speed, average 88
Speed limit detection, on‐ board computer 89
Speed limiter, display 85
Speed Limit Information 85
Speed limit in the com‐ puter 89
Split screen 20
SPORT+ program, Dynamic Driving Control 123
Sport automatic transmis‐ sion 74
SPORT program, Dynamic Driving Control 123
Sport program, transmis‐ sion 74
Stability control systems 118
Start/stop, automatic func‐ tion 65
Start/Stop button 63
Start function during malfunc‐ tion 31
Starting the engine 64
Status display, tires 102
Status information, iDrive 19
Status of Owner's Manual 6
Steering, Integral Active Steering 121
Steering wheel, adjusting 59
Steering wheel heating 59
Steering wheel memory 56
Steptronic, automatic trans‐ mission 73
Stopping the engine 64
Storage compartments 158
Storage compartments, loca‐ tions 158
Storage, tires 187
Storing the vehicle 214
Summer tires, tread 185
Supplementary text mes‐ sage 82
Surround View 136
Suspension settings 122
Switch for Dynamic Driving Control 122 Switch-on times, parked-car
ventilation 152
Switch, refer to Cockpit 12
Symbols 6
T
Tachometer 83
Tail and brake lamps 200
Tailgate 38
Tailgate via remote control 35
Tail lamps 200
Tail lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 200
Technical changes, refer to Safety 7
Technical data 218
Telephone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 149
Temperature display, external temperature 83
Temperature, engine oil 83
Tempomat, refer to Active Cruise Control 126
Terminal, jump-starting 206
Text message, supplemen‐ tary 82
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 40
Theft protection, lug bolts 202
Theft protection, refer to Cen‐ tral locking system 33
Thermal camera, refer to Night Vision 111
Thigh support 52
Tilt alarm sensor 41
Tilt, seats 51
Time of arrival 89
Tire damage 185
Tire identification marks 184
Tire inflation pressure 179 Tire inflation pressure monitor,
refer to FTM 105
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 102
Tires, changing 186
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 179
Tires, run-flat tires 187
Tire tread 185
Tone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Tools 198
Top View 139
Total vehicle weight 219
Tow fitting 208
Towing 207
Tow-starting 207
Tow truck 207
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 102
Traction control 119
TRACTION program, Dynamic Driving Control 123
Transmission, automatic 73
Transmission, manual 72
Transporting children safely 60
Tread, tires 185
Trip computer 89
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 70
Trip odometer 83
Truck for tow-starting/tow‐ ing 207
Trunk, cargo area partition 46
Trunk lid 38
Trunk lid, emergency unlock‐ ing 39
Trunk lid, hotel function 39
Trunk lid via remote con‐ trol 35
Turning circle 219
Turning circle lines, backup camera 138
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