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 fastened
again after they were removed for cleaning, for
example.◀
Driving in wet conditions
When roads are wet or there is heavy rain, briefly
exert gentle pressure 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, resulting in a
reduction in the brake system efficiency.
You can increase the engine's braking effect by
shifting down in the manual mode of the auto‐
matic transmission.
Avoid load on the brakes
Avoid placing excessive load on the brake
system. Light but consistent brake pressure can
lead to high temperatures, brake wear and pos‐
sibly 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 unavailable
with the engine stopped.◀
Brake disc corrosion
Corrosion on the brake discs and contamination
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, con‐
densation water develops that exits underneath
the vehicle.
Therefore, traces of condensed water under the
vehicle are normal.
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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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