
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 184MobilityEngine compartment184
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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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