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and drive alertly; otherwise, a risk to safety may
result.◀
Function
After the safety belt is buckled, the front belts
are automatically pretensioned once after the
vehicle is driven is away.
In critical driving situations, the following indi‐
vidual functions become active as needed:▷The front belts are automatically preten‐
sioned.▷Automatic closing of the windows.▷Automatic closing of the glass sunroof.▷For vehicles equipped with Comfort Seats:
automatic positioning of the backrest for
the front passenger seat.
After a critical driving situation without an acci‐
dent, the front belts are loosened again. All
other systems can be restored to the desired
setting.
If the belt tension does not loosen automati‐
cally, stop the vehicle and unbuckle the belt
using the red button in the buckle. Fasten the
belt before continuing on your trip.
PostCrash
In the event of an accident, the system can
bring the car to a halt automatically without in‐
tervention by the driver in certain situations.
This can reduce the risk of a further collision
and the consequences thereof.
Depressing the brake pedal can cause the ve‐
hicle to brake harder. This interrupts automatic
braking. Depressing the accelerator pedal also
interrupts automatic braking.
After coming to a halt, the brake is released
automatically. Secure the vehicle against roll‐
ing.
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Connection for an external audio
device
.
Description, see user's manual
for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication.
Clothes hooks
Two folding clothes hooks are provided in the
rear of the vehicle. To unfold them, press on
the top edge of the clothes hooks.
Do not obstruct view
When suspending clothing from the
hooks, ensure that it will not obstruct the driv‐
er's vision.◀
No heavy objects
Do not hang heavy objects from the
hooks; otherwise, they may present a danger
to passengers during braking and evasive ma‐
neuvers.◀
Cupholders Notes Shatter-proof containers and no hot
drinks
Use light and shatter-proof containers and do
not transport hot drinks. Otherwise, there is
the increased danger of injury in an accident.◀
Unsuitable containers
Do not forcefully push unsuitable con‐
tainers into the cupholders. This may result in
damage.◀Manual transmission: center console
A cupholder is located on the center console.
Manual transmission: center armrest
A cupholder is located in the center armrest
compartment.
To open: press the buttons next to the lock.
Center console
To open: press on the cover.
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General driving notes
Closing the trunk lid Drive with the trunk lid closed
Only drive with the tailgate closed; other‐
wise, in the event of an accident or braking and
evasive maneuvers, passengers and other road
users may be injured, and the vehicle may be
damaged. In addition, exhaust fumes may en‐
ter the passenger compartment.◀
If driving with the tailgate open cannot be avoided:▷Close all windows and the glass sunroof.▷Greatly increase the blower speed.▷Drive moderately.
Hot exhaust system
Hot exhaust system
High temperatures are generated in the
exhaust system.
Do not remove the heat shields installed and
never apply undercoating to them. Make sure
that flammable materials, e. g. hay, leaves,
grass, etc. do not come in contact with the hot
exhaust system during driving, while in idle po‐
sition mode, or when parked. Such contact
could lead to a fire, and with it the risk of seri‐
ous personal injury as well as property dam‐
age.
Do not touch hot exhaust pipes; otherwise,
there is the danger of getting burned.◀
Climate control windshield
The marked area is not covered with heat re‐
flective coating.
Use this area for garage door openers, devices
for electronic toll collection, etc.
Climate control laminated tinted
safety glass
The vehicle glass provides full protection
against the harmful effects of UV radiation on
the skin.
Mobile communication devices in thevehicle
Mobile communication devices in the ve‐
hicle
It is advised that you do not use mobile com‐
munication devices, e.g., mobile phones, in‐
side the vehicle without connecting them di‐
rectly to the external antenna. Otherwise, the
vehicle electronics and mobile communication
devices can interfere with each other. In addi‐
tion, there is no assurance that the radiation
generated during transmission will be dis‐
charged from the vehicle interior.◀
Hydroplaning
On wet or slushy roads, a wedge of water can
form between the tires and road surface.
This phenomenon is referred to as hydroplan‐
ing. It is characterized by a partial or complete
loss of contact between the tires and the road
surface, ultimately undermining your ability to
steer and brake the vehicle.
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Saving fuelVehicle equipmentAll standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐
ment is also described that is not available in a
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
General information Your vehicle contains advanced technology for
the reduction of fuel consumption and emis‐
sions.
Fuel consumption depends on a number of dif‐
ferent factors.
The implementation of certain measures, driv‐
ing style and regular maintenance can have an
influence on fuel consumption and on the envi‐
ronmental impact.
Remove unnecessary cargoAdditional weight increases fuel consumption.
Remove attached parts
following use
Attached parts on the vehicle impair the aero‐
dynamics and increase the fuel consumption.
Close the windows and glass
sunroof
Driving with the glass sunroof and windows
open results in increased air resistance and
raises fuel consumption.Tires
General information
Tires can affect fuel consumption values in
various ways, for instance fuel consumption
can be influenced by the size of the tires.
Check the tire inflation pressure
regularly
Check and, if necessary, correct the tire infla‐
tion pressure at least twice a month and before
starting on a long trip.
Low tire inflation pressure increases rolling re‐
sistance and thus raises fuel consumption and
tire wear.
Drive away without delay
Do not wait for the engine to warm-up while
the vehicle remains stationary. Start driving
right away, but at moderate engine speeds.
This is the fastest way for the cold engine to
reach its operating temperature.
Look well ahead when
driving
Avoid unnecessary acceleration and braking.
By maintaining a suitable distance to the vehi‐
cle driving ahead of you.
Driving smoothly and looking ahead reduces
fuel consumption.
Avoid high engine speeds Use 1st gear to get the vehicle in motion. Be‐
ginning with 2nd gear, accelerate rapidly.
When accelerating, shift up before reaching
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MaintenanceVehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐
ment is also described that is not available in a
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
BMW Maintenance System The maintenance system directs you to re‐
quired maintenance measures and thereby
supports you in maintaining road safety and
the operational reliability of the vehicle.
Condition Based Service
CBS
Sensors and special algorithms take into ac‐
count the driving conditions of your vehicle.
Based on this, Condition Based Service deter‐
mines the maintenance requirements.
The system makes it possible to adapt the
amount of maintenance you need to your user
profile.
Details on the service requirements, refer to
page 80, can be displayed on the Control Dis‐
play.
Service data in the remote control
Information on the required maintenance is
continuously stored in the remote control.
Your service center will read out this data and
suggest the right array of service procedures
for your vehicle.
Therefore, hand your service specialist the re‐
mote control with which the vehicle was driven
most recently.Storage periods
Storage periods during which the vehicle bat‐
tery was disconnected are not taken into ac‐
count.
If this occurs, have a service center update the
time-dependent maintenance procedures,
such as checking brake fluid and, if necessary,
changing the engine oil and the microfilter/
activated-charcoal filter.
Service booklet Perform maintenance work at the service cen‐
ter, and record the work in the service booklet.
The entries are proof of regular maintenance.
Service and Warranty
Information Booklet for US
models and Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models
Please consult your Service and Warranty In‐
formation Booklet for US models and Warranty
and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian mod‐
els for additional information on service re‐
quirements.
Maintenance and repair should be performed
by your service center. Make sure to have reg‐
ular maintenance procedures recorded in the
vehicle's Service and Warranty Information
Booklet for US models, and in the Warranty
and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian mod‐
els. These entries are proof of regular mainte‐
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CareVehicle equipmentAll standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐
ment is also described that is not available in a
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
Car washes Hints Steam jets or high-pressure washers
When using steam jets or high-pressure
washers, hold them a sufficient distance away and use a maximum temperature of
140 ℉/60 ℃.
If the vehicle has a glass sunroof, ensure that a distance of at least 31.5 inches/80 cm is main‐
tained. Holding them too close or using exces‐
sively high pressures or temperatures can
cause damage or preliminary damage that may
then lead to long-term damage.
Follow the user's manual for the high-pressure
washer.◀
Cleaning sensors/cameras with high-
pressure washers
When using high-pressure washers, do not
spray the exterior sensors and cameras, e.g., Park Distance Control, for extended periods of
time and only from a distance of at least
12 in/30 cm.◀
Regularly remove foreign items such as leaves
in the area below the windshield when the
hood is raised.
Wash your vehicle frequently, particularly in
winter.Intense soiling and road salt can damage the
vehicle.
Automatic car washes
Hints
Note the following:▷Give preference to cloth car washes or
those that use soft brushes in order to
avoid paint damage.▷Make sure that the wheels and tires are not
damaged by the transport mechanisms.▷Fold in the exterior mirrors; otherwise, they
may be damaged, depending on the width
of the vehicle.▷Deactivate the rain sensor, refer to
page 72, to avoid unintentional wiper acti‐
vation.▷In some cases, an unintentional alarm can
be triggered by the interior motion sensor
of the alarm system. Follow the instruc‐
tions on avoiding an unintentional alarm,
refer to page 41.
Guide rails in car washes
Avoid car washes with guide rails higher
than 4 in/10 cm; otherwise, the vehicle body
could be damaged.◀
Before driving into a car wash In order to ensure that the vehicle can roll in a
car wash, take the following steps:
Manual transmission:
1.Drive into the car wash.2.Shift to neutral.3.Switch the engine off.4.Switch on the ignition.
Automatic transmission:
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External temperature warn‐ing 78
Eyes for securing cargo 153
F
Failure message, refer to Check Control 75
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 41
Fan, refer to Air flow 131
Fault displays, refer to Check Control 75
Filler neck for engine oil 173
Fine wood, care 192
First aid kit 185
Fitting for towing, refer to Tow fitting 188
Flat tire, changing wheels 181
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 98
Flat tire, repairing 166
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 96
Flat tire, warning lamp 97, 99
Flooding 150
Floor carpet, care 193
Floor mats, care 193
Fold-out position, windshield wipers 72
Foot brake 150
For the headliner, refer to All around the interior rearview
mirror 15
Front airbags 93
Front center armrest 141
Front lamps 178
Front passenger airbags, au‐ tomatic deactivation 95
Front passenger airbags, indi‐ cator lamp 95
Front seats 45
Front turn signals, refer to Light-emitting diodes,
LEDs 179
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 98 Fuel 160
Fuel cap 158
Fuel consumption, current 79
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 84
Fuel filler flap 158
Fuel gauge 77
Fuel quality 160
Fuel recommendation 160
Fuel, tank capacity 198
Fuse 182
G
Garage door opener, refer to Integrated universal remote
control 135
Gasoline 160
Gasoline quality 160
Gear change 66
Gear shift indicator 81
General driving notes 149
Glass sunroof, powered with tilt function 42
Glove compartment 140
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 197
Gross weight, permissible for trailer towing 197
Ground clearance 151
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking brake 63
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 136
Hazard warning flashers 184
Head airbags 93
Headlamp control, auto‐ matic 89
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture 88
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture via remote control 34 Headlamp flasher 71
Headlamp glass 179
Headlamps 178
Headlamps, care 191
Headlamp washer system 71
Head restraints 45
Head restraints, front 49
Head-Up Display 127
Head-up Display, care 193
Head-up display, M view 128
Head-up display, standard view 128
Heavy cargo, stowing 153
Height, seats 45
Height, vehicle 196
High-beam Assistant 90
High beams 71
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 90
Higher speed range 151
Hills 150
Hill Start Assistant 115
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 113
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 142
Homepage 6
Hood 170
Horn 12
Hotel function, trunk lid 37
Hot exhaust system 149
HUD Head-Up Display 127
Hydroplaning 149
I Ice warning, refer to External temperature warning 78
Icy roads, refer to External temperature warning 78
Identification marks, tires 163
Identification number, refer to Important features in the en‐
gine compartment 170
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PDC Park Distance Con‐trol 119
Pedestrian detection, refer to Night Vision 104
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 102
People detection, refer to Night Vision 104
Permissible axle load 197
Personal Profile 31
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 43
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 42
Plastic, care 192
Power failure 182
Power sunroof, glass 42
Power windows 41
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 161
Pressure warning FTM, tires 98
Preventing Auto Start Stop 62
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 31
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 20
Protective function, glass sunroof 43
Protective function, win‐ dows 42
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller 16
R Radiator fluid 175
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 30
Radio ready state 60
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 71
Rear lamps 180 Rearview mirror 51
Rear window defroster 132
Recirculated-air mode 132
Recommended tire brands 165
Refueling 158
Remaining range 79
Remote control/key 30
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 35
Remote control, univer‐ sal 135
Replacement fuse 182
Replacing bulbs, see Lamp replacement 178
Replacing parts 178
Replacing wheels/tires 165
Reporting safety defects 9
Reserve warning, refer to Range 79
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 97
Residual heat, automatic cli‐ mate control 132
Retaining straps, securing cargo 153
Retreaded tires 166
Reversing lamp, bulb replace‐ ment 181
Roadside parking lamps 89
Roller sunblinds 42
RON gasoline quality 160
Rope for tow-starting/ towing 188
Rubber components, care 192
S Safe braking 150
Safety 7
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat 48
Safety belts 48
Safety belts, care 192 Safety Package, refer to Ac‐
tive Protection 110
Safety systems, airbags 93
Saving fuel 154
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 16
Screwdriver 178
Screw thread for tow fit‐ ting 189
Sealant 166
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 48
Seat heating, front 47
Seating position for chil‐ dren 55
Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory 50
Seats 45
Seat ventilation, front 47
Selection list in instrument cluster 83
Selector lever 65
Sensors, care 193
Sequential mode 66
Service and warranty 7
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service
CBS 176
Service requirements, dis‐ play 80
Service, Roadside Assis‐ tance 185
Services, ConnectedDrive
Servotronic 116
Settings, locking/unlock‐ ing 39
Settings, M Drive 53
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 86
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ rors, steering wheel 50
Shift Lights 68
Shoulder support 47
Side airbags 93
Side View 126
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