Starting the combustion engineEnclosed areas
Do not let the engine run in enclosed
areas; otherwise, breathing of exhaust fumes
may lead to loss of consciousness and death.
The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an
odorless and colorless but highly toxic gas.◀
Unattended vehicle
Do not leave the vehicle unattended with
the engine running; doing so poses a risk of dan‐
ger.
Before leaving the vehicle with the engine run‐
ning, set the parking brake and place the trans‐
mission in position P or neutral to prevent the
vehicle from moving.◀
Repeated starting in quick succession
Avoid repeated unsuccessful attempts to
start the vehicle or starting the vehicle several
times in quick succession. Otherwise, the fuel is
not burned or is inadequately burned, posing a
risk of overheating and damage to the catalytic
converter.◀
The combustion engine is started with Activate
drive, refer to page  67, readiness under the fol‐
lowing conditions:▷The drive system is not at operating tem‐
perature.▷The temperature of the hybrid system is too
high.▷The high-voltage battery has an insufficient
charge.
Driving away
1.Activate drive readiness.2.Select transmission position D, M/S or R.3.Release the parking brake.4.Drive away.Deactivating drive readiness
After parking the vehicle, you may hear noises
due to operation of the hybrid system, such as
for cooling of the high-voltage battery.
After stopping the vehicle:1.Select transmission position P.2.Press the Start/Stop button.3.Set the parking brake.
Before driving into a car wash
In order for the vehicle to be able to roll into a car
wash, heed the information regarding Washing
in automatic car washes, refer to page  204.
Auto Start/Stop function
The concept
The Auto Start/Stop function helps save fuel.
The system switches off the combustion engine
when conditions for electric driving, refer to
page  69, have been met. The ignition remains
switched on.
The tachometer registers 0 rpm. If necessary,
the combustion engine starts automatically.
The combustion engine is also stopped during
the trip when braking or coasting. This driving
condition, in which the vehicle is traveling with‐
out power and energy recovery is not active, is
referred to as coasting, refer to page  69.
Note
The combustion engine is not switched off au‐
tomatically in the following situations:
▷The combustion engine is not yet at oper‐
ating temperature.▷The transmission selector lever is in position
M/S.▷The high-voltage battery charge is very low
or there is a high load on the vehicle electri‐
cal system, for instance due to a high load
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Socket for OBD Onboard
Diagnosis
Position
There is an OBD socket on the driver's side for
checking the primary components in the vehicle
emissions.
Emissions
▷The warning lamp lights up:
Emissions are deteriorating. Have
the vehicle checked as soon as pos‐
sible.
Canadian model: warning light indi‐
cates the engine symbol.▷The warning lamp flashes under certain cir‐
cumstances:
This indicates that there is excessive misfir‐
ing in the engine.
Reduce the vehicle speed and have the sys‐
tem checked immediately; otherwise, seri‐
ous engine misfiring within a brief period can
seriously damage emission control compo‐
nents, in particular the catalytic converter.
Fuel cap
The indicator lamp lights up.
If the fuel cap is not properly tightened,
the OBD system may conclude that fuel
vapor is escaping. If the cap is then tightened,
the display should go out in a short time.
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tainment and Communica‐
tion 
BMW Homepage  6 
BMW Internet page  6 
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem  188 
Bonus range, ECO PRO  168 
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder  154 
Brake assistant  117 
Brake discs, breaking in  158 
Brake force display  115 
Brake lamps, brake force dis‐ play  115 
Brake lamps, bulb replace‐ ment  195 
Brake lights, adaptive  115 
Brake pads, breaking in  158 
Braking, notes  161 
Breakdown assis‐ tance  198, 199  
Breaking in  158 
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play  92 
Bulb replacement  190 
Bulb replacement, front  191 
Bulb replacement, rear  194 
Bulbs and lamps  190 
Button assignment for remote control  34 
Button, Start/Stop  66 
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting  199 
C
California Proposition 65 Warning  7 
Camera, backup camera  127 
Camera, care  207 
Camera, Side View  131 
Camera, Top View  129 
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder  154 
Car battery  196 
Car care products  205 Care, displays  207 
Care, vehicle  205 
Cargo  163 
Cargo area lid  41 
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments  155 
Cargo straps, securing cargo  164 
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol  34 
Carpet, care  206 
Car wash  204 
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system  160 
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice  188  
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, Enter‐
tainment and Communica‐
tion 
Center armrest  153 
Center console  16 
Central locking system  38 
Central screen, refer to Control Display  18 
Changes, technical, refer to Safety  7 
Changing parts  190 
Changing wheels  196 
Changing wheels/tires  179 
CHARGE, energy recovery  70 
Charge indicator, high-voltage battery  84 
Check Control  80 
Children, seating position  62 
Children, transporting safely  62 
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem  62 
Child restraint fixing system LATCH  63 
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting  62 
Child safety locks  65 
Child seat, mounting  62 
Child seats  62 Chrome parts, care  206 
Cigarette lighter  148 
Cleaning, displays  207 
Climate control  138 
Climate control wind‐ shield  160 
Clock  83 
Closing/opening from in‐ side  41 
Closing/opening via door lock  40 
Closing/opening with remote control  38 
Clothes hooks  154 
Coasting  69 
Collision warning  107 
Combination switch, refer to Turn signals  72 
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system  73 
Combustion engine, start‐ ing  68 
COMFORT+ program, Driving Dynamics Control  120 
Comfort Access  44 
COMFORT program, Driving Dynamics Control  120 
Computer  89 
Condensation on win‐ dows  139 
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle  162  
Condition Based Service CBS  188 
Confirmation signal  39 
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, Enter‐
tainment and Communica‐
tion 
Contact with water, hybrid system  203 
Control Display  18 
Control Display, settings  91 
Controller  18 
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility  117 Seite 215Everything from A to ZReference215
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