
Buckling the belt
Make sure you hear the latch plate engage in the
belt buckle.
Tensioning the safety belt
automatically
After the belt is buckled and the door is closed,
the belt is tightened once automatically.
Unbuckling the belt
1.Hold the belt firmly.2.Press the red button in the belt buckle.3.Guide the belt back into its reel.
Safety belt reminder for driver's seat
and front passenger seat
The indicator lamp flashes or lights up
and a signal sounds. Make sure that the
safety belts are positioned correctly.
The safety belt reminder is active at speeds
above approx. 5 mph/8 km/h. It can also be ac‐
tivated if objects are placed on the front pas‐
senger seat.
Safety mode
In critical situations, e.g., during full brake appli‐
cation, the front safety belts tighten automati‐
cally.
If the situation passes without an accident oc‐
curring, the belt tension relaxes.
If the belt tension does not loosen automatically,
stop the vehicle and unbuckle the belt using the
red button in the buckle. Fasten the belt before
continuing on your trip.
Damage to safety belts
In the case of strain caused by accidents or
damage:
Have the safety belts, including the safety belt
tensioners, replaced and have the belt anchors
checked.
Checking and replacing safety belts
Have the work performed only by your
service center; otherwise, it cannot be ensured
that this safety feature will function properly.◀
Front head restraints
Correctly adjusted head restraint
A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the
risk of injury to cervical vertebrae in the event of
an accident.
Adjusting the head restraint
Correctly adjust the head restraints of all
occupied seats; otherwise, there is an increased
risk of injury in an accident.◀
Height
Adjust the head restraint so that its center is ap‐
proximately at ear level.
Distance
Adjust the distance so that the head restraint is
as close as possible to the back of the head.
Active head restraint
In the event of a rear-end collision with a certain
severity, the active head restraint automatically
reduces the distance from the head.
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SymbolFunction or systemABS Antilock Brake System in Cana‐
dian modelsAt least one Check Control message
is displayed or is stored
Text messages
Text messages in combination with a symbol in
the instrument cluster explain a Check Control
message and the meaning of the indicator and
warning lamps.
Supplementary text messages
Addition information, such as on the cause of a
fault or the required action, can be called up via
Check Control.
The supplementary text of urgent messages is
displayed on the Control Display automatically.
Symbols
Depending on the Check Control message, the
following functions can be selected.
▷  "Owner's Manual"
Display additional information about the
Check Control message in the integrated
owner's manual.▷  "Service request"
Contact the service partner.▷  "Roadside Assistance"
Contact Roadside Assistance.Hiding Check Control messages
Press the computer button on the turn signal
lever.
▷Some Check Control messages are dis‐
played continuously and are not cleared un‐
til the malfunction is eliminated. If several
malfunctions occur at once, the messages
are displayed consecutively.
These messages can be hidden for approx.
8 seconds. After this time, they are dis‐
played again automatically.▷Other Check Control messages are hidden
automatically after approx. 20 seconds.
They are stored and can be displayed again
later.
Displaying stored Check Control
messages
1."Vehicle Info"2."Vehicle status"3.  "Check Control"4.Select the text message.
Messages after trip completion
Special messages that are displayed during
driving are displayed again after the ignition is
switched off.
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DateThe date is displayed in the in‐
strument cluster.
Setting the date and date format,
refer to page  93.
Range After the reserve range is
reached:▷A Check Control message is
displayed briefly.▷The remaining range is
shown on the onboard com‐
puter.▷When a dynamic driving style is used, such
as when cornering quickly, operation of the
engine is not always ensured.
The Check Control message appears continu‐
ously below a range of approx. 30 miles/50 km.
Refuel promptly
Refuel no later than at a range of
30 miles/50 km, or operation of the engine is not
ensured and damage may occur.◀
Displaying the cruising range
1."Settings"2."Info display"3."Additional indicators"
The range is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Range when destination guidance is
activated in the navigation system
When destination guidance is ac‐
tivated in the navigation system,
the range up to the destination is
displayed.
Current fuel consumption
Displays the current fuel con‐
sumption. You can check
whether you are currently driving
in an efficient and environmen‐
tally-friendly manner.
Displaying the current fuel
consumption1."Settings"2."Info display"3."Additional indicators"
The bar display for the current fuel consumption
is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Energy recovery The kinetic energy of the vehicle
is converted to electrical energy
while coasting. The vehicle bat‐
tery is partially charged and fuel
consumption can be reduced.
Service requirements
Display The driving distance or the time
to the next scheduled mainte‐
nance is displayed briefly after
the ignition is switched on.
The current service require‐
ments can be read out from the remote control
by the service specialist.
With TeleService, data regarding the service
status or legally mandated inspections of your
vehicle are automatically transmitted to your
service center before the service due date.
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MalfunctionThe yellow warning lamp flashes and
then lights up continuously. A Check
Control message is displayed. No flat
tire can be detected.
Display in the following situations:▷A wheel without TPM electronics is fitted:
have the service center check it if necessary.▷Malfunction: have the system checked by
your service center.▷TPM could not be fully reset. Reset the sys‐
tem again.▷Disturbance by systems or devices with the
same radio frequency: after leaving the area
of the disturbance, the system automatically
becomes active again.
Declaration according to NHTSA/
FMVSS 138 Tire Pressure Monitoring
System
Each tire, including the spare (if provided)
should be checked monthly when cold and in‐
flated to the inflation pressure recommended by
the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard
or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has
tires of a different size than the size indicated on
the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure la‐
bel, you should determine the proper tire infla‐
tion pressure for those tires.) As an added safety
feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a
tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that il‐
luminates a low tire pressure telltale when one
or more of your tires is significantly under-in‐
flated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure
telltale illuminates, you should stop and check
your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them
to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly
under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat
and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also
reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and
may affect the vehicle's handling and stopping
ability. Please note that the TPMS is not a sub‐
stitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the
driver's responsibility to maintain correct tire
pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached
the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low
tire pressure telltale. Your vehicle has also been
equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to
indicate when the system is not operating prop‐
erly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is com‐
bined with the low tire pressure telltale. When
the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will
flash for approximately one minute and then re‐
main continuously illuminated. This sequence
will continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups
as long as the malfunction exists. When the mal‐
function indicator is illuminated, the system may
not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure
as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for
a variety of reasons, including the installation of
replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the
vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning
properly. Always check the TPMS malfunction
telltale after replacing one or more tires or
wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the re‐
placement or alternate tires and wheels allow
the TPMS to continue to function properly.
Intelligent Safety
The concept
Depending on how the vehicle is equipped, In‐
telligent Safety consists of one or more of the
following systems, which can help to avoid an
imminent collision. These systems are switched
on automatically every time the engine is started
using the Start/Stop button:▷Collision warning with braking function, re‐
fer to page  112▷Night Vision with pedestrian detection, refer
to page  114.
Note
Personal responsibility
The system does not serve as a substitute
for the driver's personal judgment of the traffic
situation.
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Tire tread
Summer tires
Do not drive with a tire tread depth of less than
0.12 in/3 mm.
There is an increased danger of hydroplaning if
the tread depth is less than 0.12 in/3 mm.
Winter tires
Do not drive with a tire tread depth of less than
0.16 in/4 mm.
Below a tread depth of 0.16 in/4 mm, tires are
less suitable for winter operation.
Minimum tread depth
Wear indicators are distributed around the tire's
circumference and have the legally required
minimum height of 0.063 in/1.6 mm.
They are marked on the side of the tire with TWI,
Tread Wear Indicator.
Tire damage
General information
Inspect your tires often for damage, foreign ob‐
jects lodged in the tread, and tread wear.
Notes
Driving over rough or damaged road surfaces, as
well as debris, curbs and other obstacles can
cause serious damage to wheels, tires and sus‐
pension parts. This is more likely to occur with
low-profile tires, which provide less cushioning
between the wheel and the road. Be careful to
avoid road hazards and reduce your speed, es‐
pecially if your vehicle is equipped with low-pro‐
file tires.
Indications of tire damage or other vehicle de‐
fects:▷Unusual vibrations during driving.▷Unusual handling such as a strong tendency
to pull to the left or right.
Damage can, e. g., be caused by driving over
curbs, road damage, or similar things.
In case of tire damage
If there are indications of tire damage, re‐
duce your speed immediately and have the
wheels and tires checked right away; otherwise,
there is the increased risk of an accident.
Drive carefully to the next service center or tire
shop.
If necessary, have the vehicle towed.
Otherwise, tire damage can be life-threatening
for vehicle occupants and other traffic partici‐
pants.◀
Repair of tire damage
For safety reasons, the manufacturer of
your vehicle recommends that you do not have
damaged tires repaired; they should be re‐
placed. Otherwise, damage can occur as a re‐
sult.◀
Changing wheels and tires
Mounting Information on mounting tires
Have mounting and balancing performed
only by a service center or tire specialist.
If this work is not carried out properly, there is
the danger of subsequent damage and related
safety hazards.◀
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3.  "Measure engine oil level"4."Start measurement"
The oil level is checked and displayed via a scale.
Duration: approx. 1 minute.
Adding engine oil
760i/Li: open/close flap
When the flap is closed, it must latch
Filler neck
When the indicator lights up in the instrument
cluster, add 1 US quart/liter of engine oil within
the next 125 miles/200 km.
Protect children
Keep oil, grease, etc., out of reach of chil‐
dren and heed the warnings on the containers
to prevent health risks.◀
Oil types for refilling
Notes No oil additives
Oil additives may lead to engine damage. ◀
Viscosity grades for engine oils
When selecting an engine oil, ensure that
the engine oil belongs to one of the viscosity
grades SAE 0W-40, SAE 0W-30, SAE 5W-40,
and SAE 5W-30 or malfunctions or engine dam‐
age may occur.◀
The engine oil quality is critical for the life of the
engine.
Some types of oils in some cases are not avail‐
able in all countries.
Approved oil typesGasoline engineBMW High Performance SAE 5W-30BMW Longlife-01BMW Longlife-01 FE
Additional information about the approved
types of oils can be requested from the service
center.
Alternative oil types
If the approved engine oils are not available, up
to 1 US quart/liter of an oil with the following
specification can be added:
Gasoline engineAPI SM or superior grade specification
Oil change
An oil change should be carried out by your
service center only.
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For checking and adjusting headlamp aim,
please contact your BMW center.
Light-emitting diodes (LEDs)
Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page  210.
With Xenon-headlamps, the following lamps are
designed with LED technology:▷Parking lamps and roadside parking lamps▷Turn signals, incl. side indicators▷Daytime running lights
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
Turning lamp with the Xenon headlamp
Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page  210.
The illustration shows the left side of the engine
compartment.
55-watt bulb, H7.
1.Open the folding cover in the engine com‐
partment.2.Turn the cap and remove it.3.Pull the connector off the bulb.4.Squeeze the wire bracket together and de‐
tach.5.Remove the bulb and replace it.6.Insert the new bulb and attach the cover in
the reverse order.
LED headlamps
At a glance
1Corner-illuminating lamps2High beams3Parking lamp, daytime running lights
Low beams4Turn signal5Side marker lamps
Light-emitting diodes (LEDs)
Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page  210.
With LED headlamps, all front lamps and side
indicators are designed with LED technology.
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Condensation under the vehi‐cle  176  
Condition Based Service CBS  208 
Configure driving mode  129 
Confirmation signal  35 
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, Enter‐
tainment and Communica‐
tion 
Control Display  16 
Control Display, settings  93 
Controller  16 
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility  123 
Convenient opening  34 
Coolant  207 
Coolant temperature  86 
Cooler  165 
Cooling function  156 
Cooling, maximum  155 
Cooling system  207 
Corrosion on brake discs  176 
Cruise control  137 
Cruise control, active with Stop & Go  131 
Cruising range  87 
Cupholder  170 
Curb weight  229 
Current fuel consumption  87 
D
Damage, tires  198 
Damping control, dy‐ namic  126 
Data, technical  228 
Date  87 
Daytime running lights  96 
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting  155 
Dehumidifying, air  156 
Destination distance  91 
Digital clock  86 
Dimensions  228 
Dimmable exterior mirrors  60 Dimmable interior rearview
mirror  60 
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals  73 
Display in windshield  151 
Display lighting, refer to Instru‐ ment lighting  98 
Displays  79, 80  
Displays, cleaning  225 
Disposal, vehicle battery  216 
Distance control, refer to PDC  139 
Distance information  152 
Distance, selecting for ACC  133 
Distance to destination  91 
Divided screen view, split screen  20 
Door lock, refer to Remote control  30 
Doors, Automatic Soft Clos‐ ing  37 
Downhill control  125 
Drive-off assistant  123 
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC  123 
Driving Dynamics Control  127 
Driving instructions, breaking in  174  
Driving mode  127 
Driving notes, general  174 
Driving stability control sys‐ tems  123 
Driving tips  174 
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol  123  
DTC driving dynamics  124 
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol  124  
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol  126  
Dynamic Drive  126 
Dynamic Light Spot  213 
Dynamic Light Spot, refer to Night Vision  114 Dynamic Stability Control
DSC  123 
Dynamic Traction Control DTC  124 
E
ECO PRO  181 
ECO PRO, bonus range  182 
ECO PRO display  181 
ECO PRO driving mode  181 
ECO PRO mode  181 
ECO PRO Tip - driving instruc‐ tion  183 
EfficientDynamics  183 
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster  80 
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC  123 
Emergency detection, remote control  31 
Emergency release, door lock  36 
Emergency release, fuel filler flap  188 
Emergency release, parking brake  70 
Emergency Request  217 
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance  218 
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start  31 
Emergency unlocking, trunk lid  40 
Energy Control  87 
Energy recovery  87 
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function  68 
Engine, automatic switch- off  68 
Engine compartment  202 
Engine compartment, working in  202  
Engine coolant  207 
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