ContentsThe fastest way to find information on a partic‐
ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to
page 276.6Notes
At a glance
12Cockpit18iDrive25Voice activation system
Controls
30Opening and closing43Adjusting50Transporting children safely54Driving68Displays80Lamps85Safety94Driving stability control systems98Driving comfort105Climate110Interior equipment120Storage compartments
Driving tips
126Things to remember when driving130Loading133Saving fuel
Navigation
138Navigation system140Destination entry149Destination guidance157What to do if...Entertainment160Tone162Radio170CD/multimedia
Communication
192Telephone204Office213Contacts215ConnectedDrive
Mobility
224Refueling226Fuel228Wheels and tires238Engine compartment243Maintenance245Replacing components253Breakdown assistance259Care
Reference
266Technical data268Short commands for voice activation
system276Everything from A to Z
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ing to BMW repair procedures with appropri‐
ately trained personnel.
If this work is not carried out properly, there is
the danger of subsequent damage and related
safety hazards.
Parts and accessories
For your own safety, use genuine parts and ac‐
cessories approved by BMW. When you pur‐
chase accessories tested and approved by
BMW and Genuine BMW Parts, you simultane‐
ously acquire the assurance that they have been
thoroughly tested by BMW to ensure optimum
performance when installed on your vehicle.
BMW warrants these parts to be free from de‐
fects in material and workmanship. BMW will not
accept any liability for damage resulting from in‐
stallation of parts and accessories not approved
by BMW. BMW cannot test every product made
by other manufacturers to verify if it can be used
on a BMW safely and without risk to either the
vehicle, its operation, or its occupants. Genuine
BMW Parts, BMW Accessories and other prod‐
ucts approved by BMW, together with profes‐
sional advice on using these items, are available
from all BMW centers. Installation and operation
of non-BMW approved accessories such as
alarms, radios, amplifiers, radar detectors,
wheels, suspension components, brake dust
shields, telephones, including operation of any
mobile phone from within the vehicle without
using an externally mounted antenna, or trans‐
ceiver equipment, for instance, CBs, walkie-
talkies, ham radios or similar accessories, may
cause extensive damage to the vehicle, com‐
promise its safety, interfere with the vehicle's
electrical system or affect the validity of the
BMW Limited Warranty. See your BMW center
for additional information. Maintenance, re‐
placement, or repair of the emission control de‐
vices and systems may be performed by any au‐
tomotive repair establishment or individual
using any certified automotive part.California Proposition 65 Warning
California laws require us to state the following
warning:
Engine exhaust and a wide variety of automobile
components and parts, including components
found in the interior furnishings in a vehicle, con‐
tain or emit chemicals known to the State of Cal‐
ifornia to cause cancer and birth defects and re‐
productive harm. In addition, certain fluids
contained in vehicles and certain products of
component wear contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer
and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds. Wash your
hands after handling. Used engine oil contains
chemicals that have caused cancer in laboratory
animals. Always protect your skin by washing
thoroughly with soap and water.
Service and warranty
We recommend that you read this publication
thoroughly. Your vehicle is covered by the fol‐
lowing warranties:▷New Vehicle Limited Warranty▷Rust Perforation Limited Warranty▷Federal Emissions System Defect Warranty▷Federal Emissions Performance Warranty▷California Emission Control System Limited
Warranty
Detailed information about these warranties is
listed in the Service and Warranty Information
Booklet for US models or in the Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models.
Your vehicle has been specifically adapted and
designed to meet the particular operating con‐
ditions and homologation requirements in your
country and continental region in order to deliver
the full driving pleasure while the vehicle is op‐
erated under those conditions. If you wish to op‐
erate your vehicle in another country or region,
you may be required to adapt your vehicle to
meet different prevailing operating conditions
and homologation requirements. You should
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High-beam Assistant 82Roadside parking lamps 82Computer 70Settings and information about
the vehicle 71Instrument lighting 836Steering wheel buttons, leftTelephone 192VolumeActivate/deactivate the voice acti‐
vation system 257Shift paddles 648Instrument cluster 149Steering wheel buttons, rightChange the radio station
Stopping a traffic announcement
Select a music track
Scroll through the redial listNext entertainment sourceRecirculated air mode 10710Start/stop the engine and switch
the ignition on/off 5411Steering column stalk, rightWindshield wipers 59Rain sensor 60Rear window wiper 6112Ignition lock 5413Steering wheel heating 4914Horn, the entire surface15Adjust the steering wheel 4916Cruise control 9817Opening tailgate 3518Releasing the hood 238Seite 13CockpitAt a glance13
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Instrument cluster1Speedometer2Indicator/warning lamps 153Tachometer 694Current fuel consumption 69
Engine oil temperature 695Display for▷Clock 68▷External temperature 68▷Indicator/warning lamps 15▷Cruise control 986Display for▷Automatic transmission position 62▷Hill Descent Control 96▷Computer 70▷Date of next scheduled service, and re‐
maining distance to be driven 75▷Odometer and trip odometer 68▷Checking engine oil level 239▷Settings and information 71▷ Check Control message
present 777Fuel gauge 698Resetting the trip odometer 68Seite 14At a glanceCockpit14
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Indicator/warning lamps
The concept
The indicator and warning lamps can light up in
a variety of combinations and colors.
Several of the lamps are checked for proper
functioning when the engine is started or the ig‐
nition is switched on, and light up briefly.
Text messages
Text messages at the upper edge of the Control
Display explain the meaning of the displayed in‐
dicator and warning lamps.
Supplementary text messages
You can call up more information, e.g., on the
cause of a malfunction and on how to respond,
via Check Control, refer to page 77.
In urgent cases, this information will be shown
as soon as the corresponding lamp comes on.
Indicator lamps without text messages
The following indicator lamps notify you that
certain functions are active:
SymbolFunction or systemTurn signals, refer to page 59High beams/headlamp flasher, refer
to page 82SymbolFunction or systemFront fog lamps, refer to page 83Lamp flashes:
DSC or DTC is regulating the propul‐
sive forces in order to maintain driv‐
ing stability, refer to page 94The handbrake is set, refer to
page 58Canada: the parking brake is set, re‐
fer to page 58.Engine malfunction with adverse ef‐
fect on emissions, refer to
page 244Canada: engine malfunction with ad‐
verse effect on exhaust emissions,
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All around the center console1Headliner 172Control Display 183Air vent 1084Hazard warning system 253Central locking system 345Automatic climate control 1056Glove compartment 1207Radio and CD/DVD drive 162
Programmable memory buttons 238PDC Park Distance Control 100
Backup camera 102HDC Hill Descent Control 96Deactivate the Automatic Engine
Start/Stop Function 56DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐
trol 94
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐
trol 95ECO PRO 1349Selector lever with automatic transmis‐
sion 6210Controller with buttons 18Seite 16At a glanceCockpit16
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Opening from the outside▷Press the button next to the tailgate.▷ Press the remote control button for ap‐
prox. 1 second and then release.
The tailgate opens slightly. It can be swung up‐
ward.
Opening manually
In case of an electrical malfunction:
1.Fold down the rear seat backrest, enlarge
the cargo area, refer to page 115.2.From the cargo area, press out the handle in
the tailgate, see arrow, and pull out as far as
possible. The tailgate is unlocked.3.Open the tailgate from the outside and press
in the handle.
The tailgate is locked again as soon as it is
closed.
Closing
Recessed grips on the inside trim of the tailgate
can be used to conveniently pull down the tail‐
gate.
Before closing the tailgate, ensure that the
cargo floor panel is not raised, refer to
page 118.
Keep the closing area clear
Make sure that the closing area of the tail‐
gate is clear; otherwise, injuries or damage may
result.◀
Comfort Access
The concept
The vehicle can be accessed without activating
the remote control.
All you need to do is to have the remote control
with you, e.g., in your jacket pocket.
The vehicle automatically detects the remote
control when it is nearby or in the passenger
compartment.
Comfort Access supports the following func‐
tions:
▷Unlocking/locking of the vehicle.▷Unlocking of the tailgate separately.▷Starting the engine.▷Convenient closing.Seite 36ControlsOpening and closing36
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Functional requirement▷To lock the vehicle, the remote control must
be located outside of the vehicle.▷The next unlocking and locking cycle is not
possible until after approx. 2 seconds.▷The engine can only be started if the remote
control is inside the vehicle.
Comparison with ordinary remote
control
The functions can be controlled by pressing the
buttons or via Comfort Access.
Unlocking
Grasp the handle on the driver's or front pas‐
senger door completely, arrow 1.
This corresponds to pressing the
button.
Locking
Touch the area on the door handle, arrow 2, with
your finger for approx. 1 second.
This corresponds to pressing the
but‐
ton.
To save battery power, ensure that the ignition
and all electronic systems and/or power con‐
sumers are switched off before locking the ve‐
hicle.
If a remote control is detected within the vehicle,
the vehicle does not lock or is unlocked again.
Convenient closing
Press the area, arrow 2, with your finger and
hold.
In addition, the windows and the panoramic
glass sunroof close.
Monitor the closing process
Watch during the closing process to be
sure that no one is injured. Removing the hand
from the door handle immediately stops the
closing process.◀
Unlocking the tailgate separately
Press the button on the exterior of the tailgate.
This corresponds to pressing the
button.
If a remote control accidentally left in the cargo
area is detected in the locked vehicle, the tail‐
gate opens again.
Ignition on
Pressing the Start/Stop button switches the ig‐
nition on.
When doing so, do not depress the brake pedal,
otherwise the engine will start.
Starting the engine
The engine can be started or the ignition can be
switched on when a remote control is inside the
vehicle. It is not necessary to insert a remote
control into the ignition lock, refer to page 54.
Switching off the engine in cars with
automatic transmission
The engine can only be switched off with trans‐
mission position P engaged, refer to page 56.
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