Saving fuelVehicle equipmentThis chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series.Therefore, it also
describes equipment that may not be found in
your vehicle, for instance due to the selected
special equipment or the country version. This
also applies to 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, refer to
page 247, can have an influence on fuel con‐
sumption and on the environmental impact.
Remove unnecessary cargo
Additional weight increases fuel consumption.
Remove attached parts
following use
Remove unneeded auxiliary mirrors, roof or
rear luggage racks after use.
Attached parts on the vehicle impair the aero‐
dynamics and increase the fuel consumption.Closing the windows and
panoramic glass sunroof
Driving with the panoramic glass sunroof and
windows open results in increased air resist‐
ance and raises fuel consumption.
Check the tire inflationpressure regularly
Check and, if necessary, correct the tire infla‐
tion pressure, refer to page 232, 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
Driving at a low engine speed reduces fuel
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Jacking points for the vehicle jack
The jacking points for the vehicle jack are lo‐
cated in the positions shown.
Vehicle battery
Maintenance
The battery is maintenance-free, i.e., the elec‐ trolyte will last for the life of the battery.
Your service center will be glad to advise you
on questions regarding the battery.
Battery replacement Use approved vehicle batteries
Only use vehicle batteries that have been
approved for your vehicle by the manufacturer;
otherwise, the vehicle could be damaged and
systems or functions may not be fully availa‐
ble.◀
After a battery replacement, have the battery
registered on the vehicle by your service cen‐
ter to ensure that all comfort functions are fully
available.
Charging the battery
Note Do not connect the charger to the socket
Do not connect the battery charger to
the socket installed in the vehicle at the factory
as this could damage the battery.◀
General information
Ensure that the battery is sufficiently charged
to achieve the full battery life.
It may be necessary to charge the battery in
the following cases:▷When the vehicle is frequently used to
drive short distances.▷When the vehicle has not been driven for
more than one month.
Starting aid terminals
Only charge using the starting aid terminals,
refer to page 259, in the engine compartment
while the engine is switched off.
Power failure
After a temporary power loss, some equipment
needs to be reinitialized.
Individual settings need to be reprogrammed:
▷Seat and mirror memory: store the posi‐
tions again, refer to page 48.▷Time: update, refer to page 75.▷Date: update, refer to page 76.▷Radio station: save again, refer to
page 166.▷Navigation system: wait for the navigation
system to be operational.▷Panoramic glass sunroof: it may only be
possible to tilt the roof. Have the system
initialized by the service center.▷Digital compass: recalibrate, refer to
page 115.▷xDrive: the system automatically initializes
as you drive. During this time, indicator
lamps light up. If the lamps do not disap‐
pear during the current trip, have the sys‐
tem checked.
Disposing of old batteries
Have old batteries disposed of by your
service center or bring them to a recy‐
cling center.
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Car phone, installation loca‐tion, refer to Center arm‐
rest 124
Car phone, refer to Tele‐ phone 196
Car vacuum cleaner, connect‐ ing, refer to Connecting
electrical devices 117
Car wash 263
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 130
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 247
CD/DVD 174
CD/DVD notes 178
CDs, storing 179
Cell phone 196
Cell phone, installation loca‐ tion, refer to Center arm‐
rest 124
Center armrest, front 124
Center armrest, rear 124
Center brake lamp, bulb re‐ placement 254
Center console, refer to Around the center con‐
sole 16
Central locking– Comfort Access 37– From the inside 35– Setting the unlocking char‐
acteristics 32
Central locking system
– From the outside 31– Principle 31
Central screen, refer to Con‐
trol Display 18
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 6
Changing wheels/tires 239
Check Control 80
Children, transporting 52
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 53
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tems 52
Child restraint fixing systems,
mounting 52
Child safety locks 55
Child seat, mounting 52
Child seats, refer to Trans‐ porting children safely 52
Chrome parts, care 265
Cigarette lighter, connecting electrical devices 117
Cigarette lighter, refer to Lighter 117
Cigarette lighter socket 117
Circulation of air, refer to Re‐ circulated air mode 110
Cleaning, displays 266
Cleaning your BMW, refer to Care 263
Clock 71
Clock– 12h/24h format 76– Setting the time and date 76
Closing
– From the inside 35– From the outside 32
Clothes hooks 125
Cockpit 12
Cold start, refer to Starting the engine 58
Combination instrument, refer to Instrument cluster 14
Combination switch, refer to Turn signal/high beams/
headlamp flasher 62
Combination switch, refer to Washer/wiper system 62
Comfort Access
– Battery replacement 38
Comfort area, refer to Around
the center console 16
Compact wheel, inflation pressure 232
Compartment for remote control, refer to Ignition
lock 57
Compartment in floor 121
Compartments, refer to Stor‐
age compart‐
ments 123, 124
Compass, digital 115
Computer 73
Computer, displaying infor‐ mation 73
Computer, displays on the Control Display 74
Concierge service 221
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 132
Condition Based Service CBS 247
Confirmation signals for lock‐ ing/unlocking the vehicle 33
Connecting, mobile phone, refer to Pairing the mobile
phone 197
Consumption, refer to Aver‐ age fuel consumption 73
Contacts 210, 218
Control Display 18
Control Display, care 266
Control Display, settings 77
Controller 19
Controls and displays 12
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 97
Convenient operation– Glass sunroof 32– Window 32
Coolant 246
Coolant, checking the level 246
Coolant temperature 72
Cooling function, switching on and off 110
Cooling, maximum 109
Cooling system, refer to Cool‐ ant 246
Corrosion on brake discs 132
Courtesy lamps, refer to Inte‐ rior lamps 87
Cradle for telephone or mo‐ bile phone, refer to Snap-in
adapter 207
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Fuel tank capacity, refer toFilling capacities 271
Fuel tank contents, refer to Filling capacities 271
Fuel tank, refer to Filling ca‐ pacities 271
Fuse 256
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Garage Door
Opener 113
Gasoline 230
Gasoline gauge, refer to Fuel gauge 72
Gasoline quality 230
Gas station recommenda‐ tion 155
Gear change– Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 66
Gear change, automatic
transmission with Step‐
tronic 69
Gear change, via shift pad‐ dles 69
Gear display, automatic trans‐ mission with Steptronic 65
General driving notes 130
Glass sunroof, electric
– Convenient operation 32– Remote control 32
Glass sunroof, refer to Panor‐
amic glass sunroof 41
Glove compartment 123
Glove compartment, light‐ ing 123
GPS navigation, refer to Navi‐ gation system 142
Gross vehicle weight, refer to Weights 270
H
Halogen headlamps
– Bulb replacement 251Hand-held transmitter, alter‐
nating code 114
Hands-free microphone 16
Hazard warning sys‐ tem 16, 257
HDC Hill Descent Control 99
HD Radio 167
Head airbags 88
Headlamp control, auto‐ matic 83, 84
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture 84
Headlamp cover, remov‐ ing 251
Headlamp flasher 62, 85
Headlamp flasher, indicator lamp 15
Headlamps 83
Headlamps– Bulb replacement 251
Headlamps, care 264
Headlamps, cleaning 64
Headlamps, cleaning, washer
fluid 65
Headliner 17
Head restraints 47
Head restraints
– Adjusting the height 47– Removing 48
Heating
– Rear window 111– Seats 46
Heating, mirrors 50
Heavy cargo, refer to Stowing cargo 135
Height adjustment
– Seats 44
Height, refer to Dimen‐
sions 270
High-beam Assistant 85
High beams 85
High beams
– Bulb replacement 251
High beams/low beams, auto‐
matic, refer to High-beam
Assistant 85
High beams, indicator
lamp 15
High-pressure washers 263
Hill Descent Control HDC 99
Hill drive-off assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 100
Hills 132
Holder for beverages 125
Holder for remote control, re‐ fer to Ignition lock 57
Homepage 6
Hood 242
Hood, opening 242
Horn 12
Hot exhaust system 130
Hotline 223
House number, entering for navigation 145
Hydraulic brake assistant 97
Hydroplaning 131
I Ice warning, refer to External temperature warning 71
Icy roads, refer to External temperature warning 71
Identification marks, tires 237
Identification number, refer to Engine compartment 242
iDrive 18
iDrive– Changing settings 77– Changing the date and
time 76– Changing the language 77– Changing the units of meas‐
ure and display format 75– Setting the brightness 78
Ignition 58
Ignition key position 1, refer to Radio ready state 57
Ignition key position 2, refer to Ignition on 58
Ignition key, refer to Remote control with integrated
key 30
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Ignition lock 57
Ignition, switched off 58
Ignition, switched on 58
Indication of a flat tire 92, 94
Indicator and warning lamps 15
Inflation pressure monitor, re‐ fer to Flat Tire Monitor 91
Inflation pressure, refer to Tire inflation pressure 232
Information on the navigation data 142
Initialization after power fail‐ ure 255
Initializing– Compass, refer to Calibrat‐
ing 116– Panoramic glass sunroof 43– Refer to Setting the time
and date 76
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor
FTM 91
Initializing, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 94
Inside brake lamps
– Bulb replacement 254
Installation location, tele‐
phone 124
Instrument cluster 14
Instrument lighting 87
Instrument panel, refer to In‐ strument cluster 14
Instruments, refer to Cock‐ pit 12
Integrated key 30
Interactive map 149
Interior equipment 113
Interior lamps 87
Interior lamps
– Remote control 33
Interior mirror 50
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming 50
Interior rearview mirror, com‐ pass 115
Interior temperature, setting– Automatic climate con‐
trol 108
Interlock, refer to Disengag‐
ing the remote control 65
Intermediate destina‐ tions 151
Internet page 6
Intersection, entering for navi‐ gation 145
iPod/iPhone 185
J
Jacking points for the vehicle jack 255
Jack, refer to Vehicle jack 255
Joystick, refer to Selector lever 68
Jump-starting 258
K
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 37
Keyless opening and closing, refer to Comfort Access 37
Key Memory, refer to Per‐ sonal Profile 30
Key, refer to Integrated key/ remote control 30
Kickdown
– Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 66, 68
Knee airbag 88
Knocking control 230
L
Label, run-flat tire 240
Lamp and bulb replacement, lamp replacement 250
Lamps 83
Lamps, automatic headlamp control 83, 84
Lamps, High-beam Assis‐
tant 85
Lamps, parking lamps/low beams 83
Lamps, replacing, refer to Lamp and bulb replace‐
ment 250
Language, changing on the Control Display 77
Lap-and-shoulder belt, refer to Safety belts 46
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 135
LATCH child restraint fixing system 53
Leather, care 264
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 250
Length, refer to Dimen‐ sions 270
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 23
License plate lamp, bulb re‐ placement 254
Light-alloy wheels, care 265
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 250
Lighter 117
Lighting– Instruments 87– Lamp and bulb replace‐
ment 250
Lighting, vehicle, refer to
Lamps 83
Light switch 83
Limit, refer to Speed limit 81
Load 135
Loading 134
Lock buttons, doors, refer to Locking 35
Locking
– From the inside 35– From the outside 32– Setting the confirmation
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Octane rating, refer to Gaso‐line quality 230
Odometer 71
Office 209
Oil additives 245
Oil consumption 243
Oil level 243
Oil, refer to Engine oil 243
Oil types, alternative 245
Oil types, approved 245
Old batteries, disposal 255
Onboard Diagnostics OBD 248
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 249
Opening and closing– Comfort Access 37– From the inside 35– From the outside 32– Using the door lock 34– Using the remote control 32
Operating concept, iDrive 18
Outside-air mode
– Automatic climate con‐
trol 110
Outside air, refer to Recircu‐
lated air mode 110
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 72
P Paint, vehicle 264
Pairing, mobile phone 197
Panic mode 33
Panoramic glass sunroof
– Convenient operation 32– Initializing 43– Opening, closing 42– Pinch protection 42– Power failure 43– Remote control 32– Tilting 42
Park Distance Control
PDC 103
Parked-car ventilation 111
Parked vehicle, condensa‐
tion 132
Parking aid, refer to Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 103
Parking assistant, refer to Park Distance Control
PDC 103
Parking brake, refer to Hand‐ brake 61
Parking lamps 83
Parking lamps/low beams 83
Parking lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 252
Passenger airbags, deactivat‐ ing 89
Passenger side mirror, tilt‐ ing 49
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 103
Performance Control 99
Personal information 209
Personal Profile 30
Pinch protection– Panoramic glass sunroof 42– Windows 41
Plastic, care 265
Pollen
– Refer to Microfilter/acti‐
vated-charcoal filter with
automatic climate con‐
trol 111
Poor road operation 132
Position, storing 146
Postal code, entering in navi‐ gation 145
Power windows
– Safety switch 41
Power windows, opening and
closing 40
Power windows, refer to Win‐ dows 40
Prescribed engine oils, refer to Approved engine oils 245
Pressure, tires 232
Pressure warning, tires 91
Profile depth, refer to Mini‐ mum tread depth 238
Profile, tires 238
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 22
Protection function, refer to
Pinch protection– Panoramic glass sunroof 42
Protective function, refer to
Pinch protection
– Windows 41
Push-and-turn switch, refer to
Controller 19
R Radiator fluid, refer to Cool‐ ant 246
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control with
integrated key 30
Radio ready state 57
Radio ready state, switched off 58
Radio ready state, switched
on 57
Radio setting, refer to Radio ready state 57
Rain sensor 63
Random 175
Random playback 175
Range 73
RDS 167
Reading lamps 87
Reading out loud 216
Rear lamps, refer to Tail lamps 253
Rear seat backrest
– Foldable 118
Rear seats
– Adjusting the backrest
tilt 118– Adjusting the head re‐
straints 48– Folding down 118– Folding down the back‐
rests 118
Rear socket 117
Rearview camera, clean‐
ing 107
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Sensors, care 266
Service and warranty 7
Service data in the remote control 247
Service interval display, refer to Condition Based Service
CBS 247
Service interval display, refer to Service requirements 78
Service requirements 78
Service requirements, CBS Condition Based Serv‐
ice 247
Service, Roadside Assis‐ tance 258
Services, remote 225
Servotronic 100
Settings– Changing on the Control
Display 77– Language 77
Settings and information 74
Settings, configuring, refer to Personal Profile 30
Settings, DVD 177
Setting the clock, 12h/24h format 76
Shifting
– Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 66
Shifting, automatic transmis‐
sion with Steptronic 69
Shift lever
– Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 66
Shift paddles 69
Shift paddles on the steering wheel 67
Short commands, voice acti‐ vation 272
Side airbags 88
Side windows, refer to Win‐ dows 40
Size, refer to Dimensions 270
Ski bag, refer to Ski and snowboard bag 122
Slide/tilt glass roof, refer to
Panoramic glass sunroof 41
Slot for remote control 57
Smokers' package, refer to Ashtray 117
Snap-in adapter, mobile phone 207
Snap-in adapter, refer to Storage compartment of
center armrest 124
Snow chains 241
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nosis 248
Socket, refer to Connecting electrical devices 117
Software applications, iPhone 224
Software part number 196
Software update 191
SOS, refer to Emergency Re‐ quest, initiating 257
Sound output 166, 174
Spare fuse 256
Special destinations, naviga‐ tion 147
Special equipment, series equipment 6
Speed, average 73
Speed limit 81
Speed limit, setting 82
Speedometer 14
Speed, with winter tires 240
Split screen 22
Split screen map set‐ tings 157
Spoken instructions, naviga‐ tion 155
Sport program, automatic transmission with Step‐
tronic 66, 69
Spray nozzles, refer to Clean‐ ing the windshield and head‐
lamps 64
Spray nozzles, refer to Wind‐ shield washer nozzles 64
Stability control systems 97 Start/Stop button 57
Start/Stop button, starting the engine 58
Start/Stop button, switching off the engine 59
Starting the engine 58
Start problems, refer to Jump-starting 258
State/province, selecting for navigation 144
Stations, stored 172
Station, storing 166
Status information, iDrive 21
Status of Owner's Manual 6
Steam jets 263
Steering wheel 51
Steering wheel– Shift paddles 67
Steering wheel, adjusting 51
Steering wheel lock 57
Steptronic, refer to Automatic transmission with Step‐
tronic 65
Steptronic, refer to Sport pro‐ gram and manual mode M/
S 69
Stopping, engine 59
Storage compartment nets 124
Storage compart‐ ments 123, 124
Storage, tires 240
Storing the seat position, re‐ fer to Seat and mirror mem‐
ory 48
Storing the vehicle 266
Street, entering for naviga‐ tion 145
Summer tires, refer to Wheels and tires 232
Summer tires, tread 238
Switches, refer to Cockpit 12
Switching off, engine 59
Switching off, vehicle 59
Switch-on times, parked-car ventilation 112
Symbols 6
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