NotesThe hybrid system of your
BMW
Your BMW is a hybrid vehicle. In addition to the combustion engine, your vehicle features a high-voltage system that consists of an elec‐
tric motor and a high-voltage battery among
other things.
This combination permits a particularly effi‐
cient fuel utilization.
Using 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 ap‐
pendix 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 in the Owner's
Manual
Indicates precautions that must be followed
precisely in order to avoid the possibility of
personal injury and serious damage to the ve‐
hicle.
◄ 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.
Indicate, on certain parts or assemblies, that
incorrect use of high-voltage equipment or
high-voltage components results in the risk of
fatal injury from electric shock.
Vehicle equipment
This Owner's Manual describes all models and
all standard, country-specific and optional
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Upholstery care 229
USB interface 171
V
Vanity mirror 64
Vehicle battery 219
Vehicle battery, replac‐ ing 219
Vehicle, breaking in 180
Vehicle care 228
Vehicle equipment 6
Vehicle identification number, refer to Identification num‐
ber in the engine compart‐
ment 206
Vehicle jack 218
Vehicle paint 228
Vehicle storage 230
Vehicle wash 227
Ventilation 162
Vertical Dynamic Control, re‐ fer to Dynamic Damping
Control 132
Voice activation system 25
W Warning indicators 86
Warning lamps 86
Warning messages, refer to Check Control 86
Warning triangle 222
Washer fluid 81
Washer fluid reservoir, ca‐ pacity 236
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield 80
Washer system 79
Washing, vehicle 227
Water, hybrid system 226
Water on roads 183
Weights 235
Welcome lamps 100 What to do after an acci‐
dent 226
Wheel base, vehicle 235
Wheel cleaner 229
Wheels, changing 203
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires 199
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 108
Wheels, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 110
Width, vehicle 234
Window defroster, rear 161
Windows, powered 47
Windshield, climate con‐ trol 182
Windshield washer fluid 81
Windshield washer noz‐ zles 80
Windshield washer sys‐ tem 79
Windshield wiper 79
Windshield wipers, fold-out position 80
Winter storage, care 230
Winter tires, suitable tires 204
Winter tires, tread 203
Wiper blades, replacing 214
Wiper fluid 81
Wiper system 79
Wood, care 229
Word match concept, naviga‐ tion 24
Working on the hybrid sys‐ tem 225
Wrench 214
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