
Telephone  236VolumeActivate/deactivate the voice acti‐
vation system   2517Releasing the hood   289
Instrument cluster
1Turn signal indicator lamp2Speedometer3Indicator/warning lamps   154Active Cruise Control  1115Tachometer  806BMW X5: current fuel consumption   80
BMW X6: engine oil temperature   80 or
current fuel consumption   807Display for▷Clock  79▷External temperature   79▷Indicator/warning lamps   15▷Cruise control  118▷Active Cruise Control   111▷BMW X5: reserve display for diesel ex‐
haust fluid   2718Display for▷Automatic transmission position   75▷HDC Hill Descent Control  108▷Computer  81▷Date of next scheduled service, and re‐
maining distance to be driven   83Seite 14At a glanceCockpit14
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Washer fluid
General information Antifreeze for washer fluid
Antifreeze is flammable and can cause
injuries if used improperly.
Therefore, keep it away from sources of igni‐
tion.
Only keep it in the closed original container
and inaccessible to children.
Follow the notes and instructions on the con‐
tainer.
United States: The washer fluid mixture ratio is
regulated by the U.S. EPA and many individual
states; do not exceed the allowable washer
fluid dilution ratios limits that apply. Follow the
usage instructions on the washer fluid con‐
tainer. Use BMW's Windshield Washer Con‐
centrate or the equivalent.◀
Washer fluid reservoir Adding washer fluid
Only add washer fluid when the engine is
cool, and then close the cover completely to
avoid contact between the washer fluid and
hot engine parts.
Otherwise, there is the danger of fire and a risk
to personal safety if the fluid is spilled.◀
All washer nozzles are supplied from one res‐
ervoir.
Fill with a mixture of window washing concen‐
trate and tap water; if needed, add antifreeze
according to the manufacturer instructions.
Mix the washer fluid before adding to maintain
the correct mixing ratio.
Do not fill in undiluted window washing con‐
centrate and antifreeze and do not fill in pure
water; this could damage the washer system.
Do not mix window washing concentrate from
different manufacturers; this could cause the
washer nozzles to clog.
Capacity Approx. 6.3 US quarts/6 liters.
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic
Transmission positions
D Drive, automatic position Position for normal vehicle operation. All for‐
ward gears are available.
Under normal operating conditions, fuel con‐
sumption is lowest when you are driving in po‐
sition D.
Kickdown
Kickdown is used to achieve maximum driving
performance. Press on the accelerator beyond
the resistance point at the full throttle position.
R is Reverse
Select only when the vehicle is stationary.
N is Neutral The vehicle can roll.
N remains engaged after the engine is
switched off if the remote control remains in
the ignition lock. This function can be used in
an automatic car wash, refer to page  312, for
example. P is automatically engaged after ap‐
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Automatic climate control,automatic air distribu‐
tion  131, 136  
Automatic climate control, in rear  135 
Automatic climate control in rear, activating on Control
Display  136 
Automatic climate control in rear, air supply  136 
Automatic climate control in rear, deactivating on Control
Display  136 
Automatic climate control in rear, switching off  136 
Automatic climate control, switching off  134, 136  
Automatic climate control, ventilation in rear  135 
Automatic climate control, with 2-zone control  131 
Automatic climate control, with 4-zone control  135 
Automatic, cruise control  118 
Automatic Cruise Con‐ trol  111  
Automatic Curb Monitor  58 
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol  90, 91  
Automatic Hold  70 
Automatic Hold, activating  70 
Automatic Hold, deactivat‐ ing  70 
Automatic Hold, parking  71 
Automatic recirculated air control  133 
Automatic Soft Closing, doors  35 
Automatic Soft Closing, tail‐ gate  36 
Automatic tailgate opera‐ tion  37, 38  
Automatic transmission with Steptronic  75 
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic– Kickdown  75AUTO program with auto‐
matic climate con‐
trol  131 , 136  
AUX-IN port  148, 212  
Average fuel consumption  82 
Average fuel consumption, setting the units  88 
Average speed  81 
Average speed, refer to Com‐ puter  81 
Axle loads, refer to Weights  320 
B
Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support  50 
Backrest width  50 
Back seats, adjusting the head restraints  57 
Backup camera  122 
Backup camera, cleaning  124 
Backup camera, obstacle marking  124 
Backup camera, pathway lines  123 
Backup camera, turning lines  123 
Balance  190 
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit  308  
Bass  190 
Battery– Remote control  30
Battery change, remote con‐
trol for rear DVD sys‐
tem  222 
Battery disposal  305 
Battery, refer to Vehicle bat‐ tery  304 
Battery replacement, remote control for vehicle  42 
Before entering the car wash  312 
Belts, refer to Safety belts  54 
Belt tensioners, refer to Safety belts  54 
Beverage holder, refer to Cu‐
pholder  149 
Black and white map dis‐ play  184 
Blower, refer to Air flow rate  132 
Bluetooth audio  215 
Bluetooth connection, acti‐ vating/deactivating  237 
BMW Advanced Diesel  271 
BMW Apps  265 
BMW EfficientDynamics, re‐ fer to Saving fuel  164 
BMW Homepage  6 
BMW Internet page  6 
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem  293 
BMW Online  262 
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder  149 
Brake assistant  105 
Brake discs, breaking in  156 
Brake fluid, refer to Service requirements  83 
Brake force display  104 
Brake force distribution, elec‐ tronic  105 
Brake lamps, brake force dis‐ play  104 
Brake lights, adaptive  104 
Brake pads, breaking in  156 
Brakes, BMW maintenance system  293 
Brakes, parking brake  69 
Brakes, service require‐ ments  83 
Brake system, BMW mainte‐ nance system  293 
Braking, notes  157 
Breakdown assistance  308 
Breakdown, transporting the vehicle  310 
Breaking in  156 
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Remote control– Battery replacement 42– Comfort Access 40– Garage door opener  139– Malfunction 34, 41– Tailgate  33– Universal  139
Remote control, rear DVD
system  221 
Remote control, removing from the ignition lock  67 
Remote control, service data  293 
Remote inquiry  242 
Replacement fuse  305 
Replacement remote con‐ trol  30 
Replacing wheels/tires  285 
Reporting safety defects  8 
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel gauge  81 
Reservoir for washer fluid, re‐ fer to Washer fluid reser‐
voir  75 
Resetting, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM  100 
Residual heat  134 
Restraining systems
– Refer to Safety belts  54
Restraint systems for chil‐
dren  61 
Retaining straps, securing cargo  162 
Retreaded tires  286 
Rim cleaner, care  314 
Road, avoiding  179 
Road detour  179 
Roadside Assistance  262 
Roadside parking lamps  92 
Roller sunblinds  45 
RON gasoline quality  270 
RON, refer to Fuel qual‐ ity  270  
Roof load capacity  320 
Roof-mounted luggage rack  162 
Rope, refer to Towing  310 
Route  180 
Route criteria, route  179 
Route, displaying  180 
Route section, bypass‐ ing  180  
RSC Runflat System Compo‐ nent, refer to Run-flat
tires  286 
Rubber components, care  314 
Run-flat tires  286 
Run-flat tires, tire inflation pressure  275 
Running lights, refer to Park‐ ing lamps/low beams  90 
S Safe braking  157 
Safety  6 
Safety belts  54 
Safety belts– Damage  55
Safety belts, care  314 
Safety belts, indicator/warn‐ ing lamp  55 
Safety belts, reminder  55 
Safety switch for rear win‐ dows  44 
Safety systems
– Safety belts  54
Safety systems, airbags  95 
Safety tires, refer to Run-flat tires  286 
Satellite radio  194 
Saving fuel  164 
Scale, changing during navi‐ gation  182 
Screen, folding open/closed, rear DVD system  220 
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play  19 
Search, refer to BMW On‐ line  262 
Seat adjustment, electric  50 
Seat adjustment, manual  49 
Seat and mirror memory  57 
Seat belts– Refer to Safety belts  54
Seat heating 52, 53  
Seat heating, rear  52 
Seats
– Adjusting electrically  50– Heating 52– Memory, refer to Seat and
mirror memory  57– Sitting safely 49– Storing the setting, refer to
Seat and mirror memory  57– Ventilation, refer to Active
seat ventilation and seat
heating  53
Seats, adjusting  49 
Seats, backrest width  50 
Seats in the rear  51 
Seats, shoulder support  50 
2nd row seats   51 
Selector lever, automatic transmission with Step‐
tronic  76 
Selector lever lock, releas‐ ing  76 
Self-leveling suspension  110 
Sensors, care  315 
Service and warranty  7 
Service data in the remote control  293 
Service interval display, refer to Condition Based Service
CBS  293 
Service interval display, refer to Service requirements  83 
Service requirements  83 
Service requirements, CBS Condition Based Serv‐
ice  293  
Service, Roadside Assis‐ tance  308 
Settings, clock, 12h/24h mode  87 
Settings, configuring, refer to Personal Profile  30 
Settings, DVD  203 
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