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
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Assist Response Center contacts you and
takes further steps to help you.
Even if you are unable to respond, the BMW
Assist Response Center can take further
steps to help you under certain circumstan‐
ces.
For this purpose, data that are used to de‐
termine the necessary rescue measures,
such as the current position of the vehicle if
it can be established, are transmitted to the
BMW Assist Response Center.▷If the LED is flashing but the BMW Assist
Response Center cannot be heard on the
hands-free system, the hands-free system
may be malfunctioning. However, the BMW
Assist Response Center may still be able to
hear you.
Initiating an Emergency Request
automatically
Under certain conditions, an Emergency Re‐
quest is automatically initiated immediately after
a severe accident. Automatic Collision Notifica‐
tion is not affected by pressing the SOS button.
Warning triangle
The warning triangle is located on the inside of
the trunk lid.
To remove, loosen the bracket.
First aid kit
The first aid kit is located in a compartment on
the right side in the cargo area. Raise the cover
to remove it.
Some of the articles have a limited service life.
Check the expiration dates of the contents reg‐
ularly and replace any expired items promptly.
Roadside Assistance
Service availability
Roadside Assistance can be reached around the
clock in many countries. You can obtain assis‐
tance there in the event of a vehicle breakdown.
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.
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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
the vehicle to be started.
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
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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
Transportieren 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.◀
Tow truck
Do not lift the vehicle
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or
body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage may
result.◀
Use the tow fitting screwed in at the front for
maneuvering the vehicle only.
Towing other vehicles
General information Light towing vehicle
The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than the vehicle being towed; otherwise, it will
not be possible to control the vehicle re‐
sponse.◀
Attaching the tow bar/tow rope correctly
Attach the tow bar or tow rope to the tow
fitting; connecting it to other vehicle parts may
cause damage.◀▷Switch on the hazard warning system, de‐
pending on local regulations.▷If the electrical system has failed, clearly
identify the vehicle being towed by placing
a sign or a warning triangle in the rear win‐
dow.
Tow bar
The tow fittings used should be on the same
side on both vehicles.
Should it prove impossible to avoid mounting
the tow bar at an offset angle, please observe
the following:
▷Maneuvering capability is limited during cor‐
nering.▷The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it
is secured with an offset.
Tow rope
When starting to tow the vehicle, make sure that
the tow rope is taut.
To avoid jerking and the associated stresses on
the vehicle components when towing, always
use nylon ropes or nylon straps.
Attaching the tow rope correctly
Only secure the tow rope on the tow fit‐
ting; otherwise, damage can occur when it is se‐
cured on other parts of the vehicle.◀
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tainment and Communica‐
tion
BMW Homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW Maintenance Sys‐ tem 189
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 153
Brake assistant 110
Brake assistant, adaptive 110
Brake discs, breaking in 158
Brake force display 109
Brake lamps, brake force dis‐ play 109
Brake lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 194
Brake lights, adaptive 109
Brake pads, breaking in 158
Braking, notes 159
Breakdown assis‐ tance 198, 199
Breaking in 158
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 85
Bulb replacement 192
Bulb replacement, front 0
Bulb replacement, rear 194
Bulbs and lamps 192
Button, RES 120
Button, Start/Stop 58
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 199
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Camera, backup camera 129
Camera, care 206
Camera, Side View 133
Camera, Top View 131
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 153
Car battery 196
Car care products 204
Care, displays 206 Care, vehicle 204
Cargo 161
Cargo area, enlarging 148
Cargo area lid 37
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 154
Cargo straps, securing cargo 162
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 30
Carpet, care 205
Car wash 203
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 158
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 189
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 192
Changing wheels 195
Changing wheels/tires 180
Check Control 74
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 205
Cigarette lighter 147
Cleaning, displays 206
Climate control 140 Climate control wind‐
shield 159
Clock 77
Closing/opening from in‐ side 37
Closing/opening via door lock 36
Closing/opening with remote control 34
Clothes hooks 153
Collision warning 99, 101
Combination switch, refer to Turn signals 64
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system 65
Comfort Access 38
COMFORT program, Driving Experience Switch 116
Computer 81
Condensation on win‐ dows 141
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 160
Condition Based Service CBS 189
Configure driving mode 116
Confirmation signal 35
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, Enter‐
tainment and Communica‐
tion
Control Display 16
Control Display, settings 83
Controller 16
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 110
Convenient opening 34
Coolant 188
Coolant temperature 77
Cooling function 142
Cooling, maximum 141
Cooling system 188
Corrosion on brake discs 160
Cruise control 124
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Cruising range 78
Cupholder 153
Current fuel consumption 78
D
Damage, tires 179
Damping control, dy‐ namic 113
Data, technical 210
Date 77
Daytime running lights 87
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 141
Dehumidifying, air 142
Destination distance 82
Digital clock 77
Dimensions 210
Dimmable exterior mirrors 52
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 53
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 64
Display in windshield 138
Display lighting, refer to Instru‐ ment lighting 89
Displays 70, 71
Displays, cleaning 206
Disposal, vehicle battery 196
Distance control, refer to PDC 126
Distance, selecting for ACC 120
Distance to destination 82
Divided screen view, split screen 20
Door lock, refer to Remote control 30
Doors, Automatic Soft Clos‐ ing 37
Downhill control 112
Drive-off assistant 110
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 110
Driving Experience Switch 114 Driving instructions, breaking
in 158
Driving mode 114
Driving notes, general 158
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 110
Driving tips 158
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 110
DTC driving dynamics 111
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 111
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol 113
Dynamic Drive 113
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 110
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 111
E
ECO PRO 164
ECO PRO display 164
ECO PRO mode 164
EfficientDynamics 165
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 71
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 110
Emergency detection, remote control 31
Emergency release, door lock 36
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 170
Emergency Request 198
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance 199
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 31
Emergency unlocking, trunk lid 38
Energy Control 78
Energy recovery 78 Engine, automatic Start/Stop
function 60
Engine, automatic switch- off 60
Engine compartment 184
Engine compartment, working in 184
Engine coolant 188
Engine oil 186
Engine oil, adding 187
Engine oil additives 187
Engine oil change 187
Engine oil filler neck 187
Engine oil temperature 77
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 187
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 187
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 31
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 199
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 59
Engine stop 59
Engine temperature 77
Entering/exiting vehicle, assis‐ tance, steering wheel 53
Entering a car wash 203
Equipment, interior 145
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 110
Exchanging wheels/tires 180
Exhaust system 158
Exterior mirror, automatic dim‐ ming feature 52
Exterior mirrors 51
External start 199
External temperature dis‐ play 77
External temperature warn‐ ing 77
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Initialization, Integral ActiveSteering 114
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 95
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 98
Instrument cluster 70
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 71
Instrument display, multifunc‐ tional 71
Instrument lighting 89
Integral Active Steering 113
Integrated key 30
Integrated universal remote control 145
Intensity, AUTO program 141
Interior equipment 145
Interior lamps 90
Interior lamps via remote con‐ trol 35
Interior motion sensor 41
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 53
Internet page 6
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 78
J
Jacking points for the vehicle jack 195
Jack, refer to Vehicle jack 195
Joystick, automatic transmis‐ sion 68
Jump-starting 199
K
Key/remote control 30
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 38
Key Memory, refer to Personal Profile 31
Kickdown, automatic trans‐ mission 68 Knee airbag 92
L
Lamp replacement 192
Lamp replacement, front 0
Lamp replacement, rear 194
Lamps 86
Lamps and bulbs 192
Lane departure warning 106
Lane margin, warning 106
Language on Control Dis‐ play 84
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 162
LATCH child restraint fixing system 55
Leather, care 204
LED headlamps, Bulb replace‐ ment 194
LED light 194
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 193
Length, vehicle 211
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 21
License plate lamp, bulb re‐ placement 194
Light-alloy wheels, care 205
Light control 88
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 193
Lighting 86
Lighting, speaker 90
Lighting via remote control 35
Light switch 86
Load 161
Loading 161
Lock, door 36
Locking/unlocking from in‐ side 37
Locking/unlocking via door lock 36
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 34
Locking, automatic 37 Locking, central 33
Locking via trunk lid 38
Lock, power window 42
Locks, doors, and win‐ dows 57
Low beams 86
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 88
Lower back support 46
Lug bolt lock 196
Lumbar support 46
M
Maintenance 189
Maintenance require‐ ments 189
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 78
Maintenance system, BMW 189
Malfunction displays, refer to Check Control 74
Manual air distribution 141
Manual air flow 141
Manual brake, refer to Parking brake 62
Manual mode, transmis‐ sion 68
Manual operation, backup camera 129
Manual operation, door lock 36
Manual operation, exterior mir‐ rors 52
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 170
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 127
Manual operation, Side View 133
Manual operation, Top View 132
Marking on approved tires 180
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Speed limit in the com‐puter 82
Split screen 20
SPORT+ program, Dynamic Driving Control 115
Sport automatic transmis‐ sion 69
SPORT program, Dynamic Driving Control 115
Sport program, transmis‐ sion 68
Stability control systems 110
Start/stop, automatic func‐ tion 60
Start/Stop button 58
Start function during malfunc‐ tion 31
Starting the engine 59
Status display, tires 94
Status information, iDrive 19
Status of Owner's Manual 6
Steering, Integral Active Steering 113
Steering wheel, adjusting 53
Steering wheel heating 53
Steering wheel memory 51
Steptronic, automatic trans‐ mission 67
Stopping the engine 59
Storage compartments 151
Storage compartments, loca‐ tions 151
Storage, tires 181
Storing the vehicle 206
Summer tires, tread 179
Supplementary text mes‐ sage 76
Surround View 128
Suspension settings 114
Switch for Dynamic Driving Control 114
Switch-on times, parked-car ventilation 144
Switch, refer to Cockpit 12
Symbols 6 T
Tachometer 77
Tail and brake lamps 194
Tailgate 37
Tailgate via remote control 35
Tail lamps 194
Tail lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 194
Technical changes, refer to Safety 7
Technical data 210
Telephone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 141
Temperature display, external temperature 77
Temperature, engine oil 77
Tempomat, refer to Active Cruise Control 118
Terminal, jump-starting 200
Text message, supplemen‐ tary 76
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 40
Theft protection, lug bolts 196
Theft protection, refer to Cen‐ tral locking system 33
Thermal camera, refer to Night Vision 103
Thigh support 46
Through-loading system 148
Tilt alarm sensor 41
Tilt glass roof 43
Tilt, seats 45
Time of arrival 82
Tire damage 179
Tire identification marks 178
Tire inflation pressure 173
Tire inflation pressure monitor, refer to FTM 97
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 94 Tires, changing 180
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 173
Tires, run-flat tires 181
Tire tread 179
Tone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Tools 192
Top View 131
Total vehicle weight 211
Tow fitting 202
Towing 201
Tow-starting 201
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 94
Traction control 111
TRACTION program, Dynamic Driving Control 115
Transmission, automatic 67
Transporting children safely 54
Tread, tires 179
Trip computer 83
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 64
Trip odometer 77
Trunk lid 37
Trunk lid, emergency unlock‐ ing 38
Trunk lid, hotel function 38
Trunk lid via remote con‐ trol 35
Turning circle 211
Turning circle lines, backup camera 130
Turn signals, operation 64
Turn signals, rear, bulb re‐ placement 194
U
Unintentional alarm 41
Units of measure 85
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