Removing the headlamp cover
The high beam bulbs can be replaced via the
engine compartment, and the low beam and turn
signal bulbs can be replaced via a folding cover
in the wheel arch.1High beam cover2Low beam cover3Turn signal bulb socket
To remove the covers:
▷High beams: fold out the bracket, arrow 4,
and take the cover out of the guide.▷Low beams: unscrew the cover, arrow 5.
Attach the covers carefully
When attaching the covers, proceed care‐
fully; otherwise, leaks may occur, causing dam‐
age to the headlamp system.◀
Proceed in reverse order when attaching the
covers.
Access via the wheel arch
For low beams and turn signals only:
1.Turn the wheel inward.2.Open the folding cover in the wheel arch. To
open the locks, turn them counterclockwise
all the way using a coin, for example.
Halogen headlamps
Low beams and high beams Wear protective goggles and gloves
Halogen bulbs are pressurized. Therefore,
wear protective goggles and gloves. Otherwise,
there is a danger of injuries if the bulb is acci‐
dentally damaged during replacement.◀
The low beams and high beams have separate
covers.
H7 bulb, 55 watt
1.Switch off the lamps and take the remote
control out of the ignition lock.2.Low beam: open the folding cover in the
wheel arch, refer to page 247.3.Remove the corresponding cover, refer to
page 247.4.Unplug the connector from the bulb.5.Slide the wire bracket sideways out of the
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▷The LED lights up: an Emergency Request
was initiated.
If the circumstances allow this, remain in the
vehicle until the connection has been estab‐
lished.▷The LED flashes if the connection to the
BMW Assist Response Center has been es‐
tablished.
Once the BMW Assist Response Center has
received your Emergency Request, the
BMW Assist Response Center contacts you
and takes further steps to help you.
Even if you are unable to respond, the BMW
Assist Response Center can take further
steps to help you under certain circumstan‐
ces.
For this purpose, data that are used to de‐
termine the necessary rescue measures,
such as the current position of the vehicle if
it can be established, are transmitted to the
BMW Assist Response Center.▷If the LED is flashing but the BMW Assist
Response Center cannot be heard on the
hands-free system, the hands-free system
may be malfunctioning. However, the BMW
Assist Response Center may still be able to
hear you.
Initiating an Emergency Request
automatically
Under certain conditions, an Emergency Re‐
quest is automatically initiated immediately after
a severe accident. Automatic Collision Notifica‐
tion is not affected by pressing the SOS button.
Roadside Assistance
Service availability
Roadside Assistance can be reached around the
clock in many countries. You can obtain assis‐
tance there in the event of a vehicle breakdown.
Roadside Assistance
The Roadside Assistance, refer to page 216,
phone number can be viewed on the iDrive or a
connection to Roadside Assistance can be es‐
tablished directly.
Warning triangle
On the inside of the tailgate. To remove, press
on the tab, arrow.
First aid kit
The first aid kit is located in a storage compart‐
ment on the right side in the cargo area.
Some of the articles contained in the first aid
pouch have a limited service life.
Check the expiration dates of the contents reg‐
ularly and replace any items promptly.
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Carpet, care 261
Car phone, installation loca‐ tion, refer to Center arm‐
rest 120
Car phone, refer to Tele‐ phone 192
Car vacuum cleaner, connect‐ ing, refer to Connecting elec‐
trical devices 114
Car wash 259
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 126
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 243
CD/DVD 170
CD/DVD notes 175
CD changer 174
CDs, storing 176
Cell phone 192
Cell phone, installation loca‐ tion, refer to Center arm‐
rest 120
Center armrest, front 120
Center armrest, rear 121
Center brake lamp, bulb re‐ placement 250
Center console, refer to Around the center con‐
sole 16
Central locking– Comfort Access 36– From the inside 34– Setting the unlocking char‐
acteristics 32
Central locking system
– From the outside 31– Principle 31
Central screen, refer to Control
Display 18
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 6
Changing wheels/tires 235
Check Control 77
Children, transporting 50
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 51
Child restraint fixing sys‐
tems 50
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 50
Child safety locks 53
Child seat, mounting 50
Child seats, refer to Transport‐ ing children safely 50
Chrome parts, care 261
Cigarette lighter, connecting electrical devices 114
Cigarette lighter, refer to Lighter 114
Cigarette lighter socket 114
Circulation of air, refer to Re‐ circulated air mode 107
Cleaning, displays 262
Cleaning your BMW, refer to Care 259
Clock 68
Clock– 12h/24h format 73– Setting the time and date 73
Closing
– From the inside 34– From the outside 32
Clothes hooks 122
Cockpit 12
Cold start, refer to Starting the engine 55
Combination instrument, refer to Instrument cluster 14
Combination switch, refer to Turn signal/high beams/
headlamp flasher 59
Combination switch, refer to Washer/wiper system 59
Comfort Access
– Battery replacement 38
Comfort area, refer to Around
the center console 16
Compact wheel, inflation pres‐ sure 228
Compartment for remote con‐ trol, refer to Ignition lock 54
Compartment in floor 118
Compartments, refer to Stor‐
age compartments 120, 121
Compass, digital 112
Computer 70
Computer, displaying informa‐ tion 70
Computer, displays on the Control Display 70
Concierge service 216
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 128
Condition Based Service CBS 243
Confirmation signals for lock‐ ing/unlocking the vehicle 33
ConnectedDrive 215
Connecting, mobile phone, re‐ fer to Pairing the mobile
phone 193
Consumption, refer to Aver‐ age fuel consumption 70
Contacts 205, 213
Control Display 18
Control Display, care 262
Control Display, settings 74
Controller 19
Controls and displays 12
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 94
Convenient operation– Glass sunroof 32– Window 32
Coolant 242
Coolant, checking the level 242
Coolant temperature 69
Cooling function, switching on and off 107
Cooling, maximum 106
Cooling system, refer to Cool‐ ant 242
Corrosion on brake discs 128
Courtesy lamps, refer to Inte‐ rior lamps 84
Cradle for telephone or mobile phone, refer to Snap-in
adapter 202
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Cruise control 98
Cruise control– Malfunction 99
Cupholder 122
Curb weight, refer to Weights 267
Current fuel consumption 69
Current location, storing 142
Curve lights, refer to Adaptive light control 81
D
Dashboard lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 83
Dashboard, refer to Cock‐ pit 12
Data, technical 266
Date
– Date format 74– Setting 73
Daytime running lights 81
Daytime running lights, bulb replacement 248
Defroster
– Rear window 107
Destination entry via the ad‐
dress book 142
Destination guidance 149
Destination guidance with in‐ termediate destinations 147
Destination input, naviga‐ tion 140
Digital clock 68
Digital compass 112
Digital radio 163
Dimming mirrors 49
Directional indicators, refer to Turn signals 59
Display lighting, refer to Instru‐ ment lighting 83
Displays and controls 12
Displays, care 262
Displays, cleaning 262
Displays, refer to Instrument cluster 14
Disposal, coolant 242
Disposal, vehicle battery 251
Distance warning, refer to Park Distance Control PDC 100
Divided rear seat backrest, re‐ fer to Enlarging the cargo
area 115
Divided screen view, split screen 22
Door key, refer to Remote con‐ trol with integrated key 30
Door lock 34
Doors, manual operation 34
Doors, unlocking and locking– Confirmation signals 33– From the inside 34– From the outside 32
DOT Quality Grades 233
Downhill control 96
Draft-free ventilation 108
Drive-off assistant 97
Driving away on inclines, refer to Drive-off assistant 97
Driving notes, breaking in 126
Driving notes, general 126
Driving on poor roads 128
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 94
Driving through water 127
Driving tips, refer to Driving notes 126
Dry air, refer to Cooling func‐ tion 107
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 94
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 95
DTMF suffix dialing 198
DVD/CD 170
DVDs, storing 176
DVD, video 172
Dynamic destination guid‐ ance 156
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 94
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 95
E
ECO PRO 134
ECO PRO display 134
ECO PRO driving mode 134
ECO PRO mode 134
EfficientDynamics, refer to Saving fuel 133
Electrical malfunction– Door lock 34– Driver's door 34– Fuel filler flap 225– Tailgate 36
Electric seat adjustment 44
Electronic brake-force distri‐ bution 94
Electronic engine oil level check 239
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to Dynamic Stabil‐
ity Control DSC 94
Emergency activation
– Automatic transmission, re‐
fer to Overriding selector
lever lock 64
Emergency operation
– Door lock, refer to Manual
operation 34
Emergency operation, fuel
filler flap, unlocking man‐
ually 225
Emergency Request 253
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance 254
Energy-conscious driving, re‐ fer to Current fuel consump‐
tion 69
Energy, saving
– Automatic Engine Start/Stop
Function 56
Energy, saving, refer to Saving
fuel 133
Engine, breaking in 126
Engine compartment 238
Engine coolant, refer to Cool‐ ant 242
Engine oil, adding 241
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Settings– Changing on the Control Dis‐
play 74– Language 74
Settings and information 71
Settings, configuring, refer to Personal Profile 30
Settings, DVD 173
Setting the clock, 12h/24h for‐ mat 73
Shifting
– Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 63
Shifting, automatic transmis‐
sion with Steptronic 66
Shift lever
– Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 62
Shift paddles 66
Shift paddles on the steering wheel 64
Short commands, voice acti‐ vation 268
Side airbags 85
Side windows, refer to Win‐ dows 40
Size, refer to Dimensions 266
Ski bag, refer to Ski and snow‐ board bag 119
Slide/tilt glass roof, refer to Panoramic glass sunroof 41
Slot for remote control 54
Smokers' package, refer to Ashtray 114
Snap-in adapter, mobile phone 202
Snap-in adapter, refer to Stor‐ age compartment of center
armrest 120
Snow chains 237
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nosis 244
Socket, refer to Connecting electrical devices 114
Software applications, iPhone 219
Software part number 192
Software update 188
SOS, refer to Emergency Re‐ quest, initiating 253
Sound output 162, 170
Spare fuse 252
Special destinations, naviga‐ tion 143
Special equipment, series equipment 6
Speed, average 70
Speed limit 78
Speed limit, setting 79
Speedometer 14
Speed, with winter tires 236
Split screen 22
Split screen map settings 153
Spoken instructions, naviga‐ tion 151
Sport program, automatic transmission with Step‐
tronic 63, 66
Spray nozzles, refer to Clean‐ ing the windshield and head‐
lamps 60
Spray nozzles, refer to Wind‐ shield washer nozzles 61
Stability control systems 94
Start/Stop button 54
Start/Stop button, starting the engine 55
Start/Stop button, switching off the engine 55
Starting the engine 55
Start problems, refer to Jump- starting 255
State/province, selecting for navigation 140
Stations, stored 168
Station, storing 162
Status information, iDrive 22
Status of Owner's Manual 6
Steam jets 259
Steering wheel 49
Steering wheel– Shift paddles 64
Steering wheel, adjusting 49
Steering wheel lock 54
Steptronic, refer to Automatic
transmission with Step‐
tronic 62
Steptronic, refer to Sport pro‐ gram and manual mode M/
S 66
Stopping, engine 55
Storage compartment nets 121
Storage compart‐ ments 120, 121
Storage, tires 236
Storing the seat position, refer to Seat and mirror mem‐
ory 47
Storing the vehicle 262
Street, entering for naviga‐ tion 141
Summer tires, refer to Wheels and tires 228
Summer tires, tread 234
Switches, refer to Cockpit 12
Switching off, engine 55
Switching off, vehicle 55
Switch-on times, parked-car ventilation 109
Symbols 6
T
Tachometer 69
Tailgate– Comfort Access 37– Emergency operation, refer
to Opening manually 36– Opening from the inside 35– Opening from the out‐
side 36– Opening manually 36– Remote control 33
Tail lamp, bulb replace‐
ment 250
Tail lamps 249
Tail lamps
– Bulb replacement 249, 250
Tank gauge, refer to Fuel
gauge 69
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