Bodywork contact between vehicles
There must not be any contact between
the bodies of the two vehicles, otherwise there
is a danger of shorting.◀
Starting aid terminals Connecting order
Connect the jumper cables in the correct
order; otherwise, there is the danger of injury
from sparking.◀
The so-called starting aid terminal in the en‐
gine compartment acts as the battery's posi‐
tive terminal. Fold open the cover. To do so,
pull the tab.
The body ground or a special nut acts as the
negative terminal.
Connecting jumper cables
1.Fold open the cover of the BMW starting-
aid terminal. To do so, pull the tab.2.Attach one terminal clamp of the positive
jumper cable to the positive terminal of the
battery, or to the corresponding startingaid terminal of the vehicle providing assis‐
tance.3.Attach the other end of the cable to the
positive terminal of the battery, or to the
corresponding starting aid terminal of the
vehicle to be started.4.Attach one terminal clamp of the negative
jumper cable to the negative terminal of
the battery, or to the corresponding engine
or body ground of the vehicle providing as‐
sistance.5.Attach the other end of the cable to the
negative terminal of the battery, or to the
corresponding engine or body ground of
the vehicle to be started.
Starting the engine
Never use spray fluids to start the engine.
1.Start the engine of the assisting vehicle
and let it run for several minutes at an in‐
creased idle speed.
If the vehicle being started has a diesel en‐
gine: let the engine of the assisting vehicle
run for approx. 10 minutes.2.Start the engine of the vehicle being
started in the usual way.
If the first starting attempt is not success‐
ful, wait a few minutes before making an‐
other attempt in order to allow the dis‐
charged battery to recharge.3.Let both engines run for several minutes.4.Disconnect the jumper cables in the re‐
verse order.
Check the battery and recharge if necessary.
Tow-starting and towing Observe applicable laws and regulations
Observe applicable laws and regulations
for tow-starting and towing.◀
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No additional passengers
Do not transport any passengers other
than the driver in a vehicle that is being
towed.◀
Transporting your vehicle
Note Your vehicle is not permitted to be towed.
Therefore, contact a service center in the
event of a breakdown.
Do not have the vehicle towed
Have your vehicle transported on a load‐
ing platform only; otherwise, damage may oc‐
cur.◀
Tow truck
Do not lift the vehicle
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or
body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage
may result.◀
Use the tow fitting screwed in at the front for
maneuvering the vehicle only.
Towing other vehicles
General information Light towing vehicle
Your vehicle must not be lighter than the
vehicle being towed; otherwise, it will not be
possible to control vehicle response.◀
Attaching the tow bar/tow rope correctly
Attach the tow bar or tow rope to the tow
fitting; connecting it to other vehicle parts may
cause damage.◀▷Switch on the hazard warning system, de‐
pending on local regulations.▷If the electrical system has failed, clearly
identify the vehicle being towed by placing
a sign or a warning triangle in the rear win‐
dow.
Towing methods when towing other
vehicles
Tow bar The tow fittings used should be on the same
side on both vehicles.
Should it prove impossible to avoid mounting
the tow bar at an offset angle, please observe
the following:
▷Clearance and maneuvering capability will
be sharply limited during cornering.▷The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it
is attached offset.
Tow rope
When starting to tow the vehicle, make sure
that the tow rope is taut.
To avoid jerking and the associated stresses
on the vehicle components when towing, al‐
ways use nylon ropes or nylon straps.
Attaching the tow rope correctly
Only secure the tow rope on the tow fit‐
ting; otherwise, damage can occur when it is
secured on other parts of the vehicle.◀
Tow fitting
The screw-in tow fitting should always be car‐
ried in the vehicle. It can be screwed in at the
front or rear of the BMW.
It is stored with the tool kit under the cargo
floor cover in the cargo area, refer to page 295.
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Divided screen view, splitscreen 22
Door key, refer to Remote control with integrated
key 30
Door lock 34
Doors, manual operation 34
Doors, unlocking and locking– Confirmation signals 33– From the inside 35– From the outside 32
DOT Quality Grades 283
Downhill control 108
Draft-free ventilation 134
Drive-off assistant 109
Driver's seat, calibrating 55
Driving away on inclines, refer to Drive-off assistant 109
Driving notes, breaking in 156
Driving notes, general 156
Driving on poor roads 158
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 105
Driving through water 157
Driving tips, refer to Driving notes 156
Dry air, refer to Cooling func‐ tion 133
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 105
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 106
DTMF suffix dialing 242
DVD/CD 200
DVDs, storing 207
DVD system in rear 220
DVD, video 202
Dynamic destination guid‐ ance 186
Dynamic Performance Con‐ trol 107
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 105
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 106
E
Easy entry/exit 60
EfficientDynamics, refer to Saving fuel 164
Electrical malfunction– Door lock 34– Driver's door 34– Fuel filler flap 268
Electrical malfunction of up‐
per tailgate 36
Electrical malfunction, park‐ ing brake 71
Electric seat adjustment 50
Electric steering wheel ad‐ justment 60
Electronic brake-force distri‐ bution 105
Electronic engine oil level check 290
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to Dynamic Sta‐
bility Control DSC 105
Emergency operation
– Door lock, refer to Manual
operation 34
Emergency operation, fuel
filler flap, unlocking man‐
ually 268
Emergency Request 307
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance 308
Energy-conscious driving, re‐ fer to Current fuel consump‐
tion 80
Energy, saving, refer to Sav‐ ing fuel 164
Engine, breaking in 156
Engine compartment 288
Engine coolant, refer to Cool‐ ant 292
Engine oil, adding 291
Engine oil, additives, refer to Approved engine oils 291
Engine oil, alternative oil types 292
Engine oil, BMW maintenance
system 293
Engine oil change intervals, refer to Service require‐
ments 83
Engine oil, checking the level 290
Engine oil, filling ca‐ pacity 321
Engine oil temperature 80
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 291
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 291
Engine, overheating, refer to Coolant temperature 80
Engine start, assistance 308
Engine, starting 68
Engine, starting– Comfort Access 40
Engine, starting, Start/Stop
button 67
Engine, stopping, Start/Stop
button 67
Engine, switching off 69
Environmentally friendly driv‐ ing, refer to Current fuel
consumption 80
Equalizer 190
Equipment, interior 139
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to Dynamic Sta‐
bility Control DSC 105
Exchanging wheels/tires 285
Exhaust system 157
Exterior mirrors 58
Exterior mirrors, adjusting 58
Exterior mirrors, automatic dimming 59
Exterior mirrors, automatic heating 59
Exterior mirrors, folding in and out 59
External audio device 148
External devices 212
External temperature dis‐ play 79
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