NotesUsing this Owner's Manual
The fastest way to find information on a partic‐
ular topic is by using the index.
An initial overview of the vehicle is provided in
the first chapter.
Updates made after the editorial
deadline
Any updates made after the editorial deadline for
the Owner's Manuals are located in the appen‐
dix of the printed quick reference for the vehicle.
User's manual for Navigation,
Entertainment, Communication
The topics of Navigation, Entertainment, Com‐
munication and the short commands of the
voice activation system are described in a sep‐
arate user's manual, which is also included with
the onboard literature.
Additional sources of information
Should you have any questions, your service
center will be glad to advise you at any time.
Information on BMW, e.g., on technology, is
available on the Internet: bmwusa.com.
Symbols
  Indicates precautions that must be followed
precisely in order to avoid the possibility of per‐
sonal injury and serious damage to the vehicle.
◄ Marks the end of a specific item of informa‐
tion.
"..." Identifies Control Display texts used to se‐
lect individual functions.
›...‹ Verbal instructions to use with the voice ac‐
tivation system.
››...‹‹ Identifies the answers generated by the
voice activation system.
  Refers to measures that can be taken to help
protect the environment.
Symbols on vehicle components
  Indicates that you should consult the rele‐
vant section of this Owner's Manual for infor‐
mation on a particular part or assembly.
Vehicle equipment
This Owner's Manual describes all models and
all standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series.
Therefore, in this Owner's Manual, equipment is
also described and illustrated that is not availa‐
ble in your vehicle, e.g. because of the selected
optional equipment or the country-specific var‐
iants.
This also applies for safety-related functions
and systems.
For options and equipment not described in this
Owner's Manual, please refer to the Supple‐
mentary Owner's Manuals.
On right-hand drive vehicles, some controls are
arranged differently than shown in the illustra‐
tions.
Status of the Owner's Manual
The manufacturer of your vehicle pursues a pol‐
icy of constant development that is conceived
to ensure that our vehicles continue to embody
the highest quality and safety standards. In rare
cases, therefore, the features described in this
Owner's Manual may differ from those in your
vehicle.
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Power failure
After a temporary power loss, some equipment
needs to be reinitialized.
Individual settings need to be reprogrammed:▷Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory:
store the positions again.▷Time: update.▷Date: update.▷Radio station: save again.▷Navigation system: wait for the operability of
the navigation.
Disposing of old batteries
Have old batteries disposed of by your
service center or bring them to a recy‐
cling center.
Maintain the battery in an upright position for
transport and storage. Secure the battery so
that it does not tip over during transport.
Fuses
Notes Replacing fuses
Never attempt to repair a blown fuse and
do not replace a defective fuse with a substitute
of another color or amperage rating; this could
lead to a circuit overload, ultimately resulting in
a fire in the vehicle.◀
Plastic tweezers and information on the fuse
types and locations are stored in the fuse box in
the cargo area.
In the glove compartment
Push the handle up, arrow 1, and open the lid,
arrow 2.
In the cargo area
Open the cover on the right side trim.
Information on the fuse types and locations is
found on a separate sheet.
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Tail lamps, bulb replace‐ment  213 
Technical changes, refer to Safety  7 
Technical data  228 
Telephone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication 
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control  155 
Temperature display, external temperature  86 
Temperature, engine oil  86 
Tempomat, refer to Active Cruise Control  131 
Terminal, jump-starting  219 
Text message, supplemen‐ tary  85 
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system  42 
Theft protection, lug bolts  215 
Theft protection, refer to Cen‐ tral locking system  33 
Thermal camera, refer to Night Vision  114 
Tilt alarm sensor  43 
Time of arrival  91 
Tire damage  198 
Tire identification marks  196 
Tire inflation pressure  191 
Tire inflation pressure monitor, refer to FTM  104 
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM  106 
Tires, changing  198 
Tires, everything on wheels and tires  191 
Tires, run-flat tires  200 
Tire tread  198 
Tone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication 
Tools  210 
Top View  145 
Total vehicle weight  229 Tow fitting  221 
Towing  220 
Tow-starting  220 
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor  106  
Traction control  124 
TRACTION program, Dynamic Driving Control  128 
Transmission, automatic  76 
Transporting children safely  62 
Tread, tires  198 
Trip computer  92 
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion  73 
Trip odometer  86 
Trunk lid  37 
Trunk lid, automatic  38 
Trunk lid, emergency unlock‐ ing  40 
Trunk lid, hotel function  40 
Trunk lid, manual opera‐ tion  38 
Trunk lid opening with no- touch activation  41 
Trunk lid via remote con‐ trol  35 
Turning circle  229 
Turning circle lines, backup camera  143 
Turn signals, operation  73 
Turn signals, rear, bulb re‐ placement  213 
U
Unintentional alarm  43 
Units of measure  94 
Universal remote control  161 
Unlock button, automatic transmission  77 
Unlocking/locking from in‐ side  37 
Unlocking/locking via door lock  36 Unlocking/locking with remote
control  34 
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline  7 
Upholstery care  224 
USB interface  165 
V
Vanity mirror  60 
Variable steering, Integral Ac‐ tive Steering  126 
Vehicle battery  215 
Vehicle battery, replacing  215 
Vehicle, breaking in  174 
Vehicle care  223 
Vehicle equipment  6 
Vehicle identification number, refer to Identification number
in the engine compart‐
ment  202 
Vehicle jack  215 
Vehicle paint  223 
Vehicle storage  225 
Vehicle wash  222 
Ventilation  157 
Ventilation, refer to Parked-car ventilation  160 
Voice activation system  22 
W
Warning messages, refer to Check Control  83 
Warning triangle  218 
Washer fluid  76 
Washer fluid reservoir, ca‐ pacity  231 
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield  75 
Washer system  74 
Washing, vehicle  222 
Water on roads  175 
Weights  229 
Welcome lamps  95 
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