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2.Release the foot brake and drive away
without delay.
Depending on the vehicle load, the vehicle may
roll back slightly.
Driving off without delay
After releasing the foot brake, start driv‐
ing without delay, since the drive-off assistant
will not hold the vehicle in place for more than
approx. 2 seconds and the vehicle will begin
rolling back.◀
Self-leveling suspension The concept The self-leveling suspension on the rear axle
assures a continuous ground clearance.
To do so, the height of the vehicle is measured
by sensors at both rear wheels.
If the actual height deviates from the defined
height, such as due to cargo in the vehicle, this
difference is compensated very quickly. In ad‐
dition, spring motions resulting from cornering
or irregularities in the road surface are reduced
to a minimum.
The system works automatically.
Malfunctions Malfunctions are displayed via Check Control,
refer to page 76.
Active steering The concept
The active steering actively varies the steering
angle of the front wheels in relation to the
steering wheel movements. In addition, it also
varies the steering force required for steering
depending on the vehicle's speed.
When you are driving in the low speed range,
for instance in a town or when parking, the
steering angle increases, i.e., steering be‐
comes very direct. In the higher speed range,
on the other hand, the steering angle is re‐
duced more and more. This improves the han‐
dling of your vehicle over the entire speed
range.
In critical situations, the system can make tar‐
geted corrections to the steering angle pro‐
vided by the driver and thus stabilize the vehi‐
cle before the driver intervenes.
Malfunction The warning lamp lights up yellow
and a message is shown on the Con‐
trol Display. The active steering is de‐
fective or has been temporarily deac‐
tivated. At low speeds, greater steering wheel
movements are required, whereas at higher
speeds, the vehicle reacts more sensitively to
steering wheel movements. The stability-pro‐
moting intervention can also be deactivated.
Proceed cautiously and drive defensively.
Deactivation
Active steering deactivates in order to carry
out an initialization. This deactivation is dis‐
played by means of a message. The initializa‐ tion can take several minutes.
If the message does not disappear during the
current trip, have the system checked.
Defect In the event of a defect, a corresponding text
message is displayed. Have the system
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Professional navigation system
If the vehicle is equipped with a Professional
navigation system, the system adapts the ac‐
celeration and deceleration behavior of the ve‐
hicle to the road on which you are currently
driving.
To ensure that the system has the latest infor‐
mation on the course of the road, use the most
recent version of the navigation data.
If the vehicle position is unknown, e.g., if you
have left the region covered by the map, the
navigation system ceases to influence vehicle
behavior.
Applications Please try the system first during sparse traffic
and clear road conditions so that you can get
used to the system. After you have experience
and understand the system, only then use it
during normal traffic.
As with conventional cruise control systems,
active cruise control in no way reduces or sub‐
stitutes for the driver's own personal experi‐
ence, responsibility, alertness and awareness
in adjusting speed, braking or otherwise con‐
trolling the vehicle. The driver should decide
when to use the system on the basis of road,
traffic, visibility, and weather conditions. Active
cruise control is intended for use on highway-
type roadways where traffic is moving rela‐
tively smoothly as well as in slow-moving traf‐
fic congestion. Do not use the system in city
driving; in complex driving situations; heavy
traffic such as during rush hour; on curvy,
winding roads, slippery roads or roads with
sharp curves such as highway off-ramps; dur‐
ing inclement weather such as snow, strong
rain or fog; or when entering interchanges,
service/parking areas or toll booths. It is also
important to regulate your vehicle's speed and
distance setting within applicable legal limits.
Always be ready to take action or apply the
brakes if necessary, especially when the sys‐
tem is actively following a vehicle in front of
you. Otherwise, driving conditions can resultwhich lead to a violation of the law or elevated
risk of an accident.
The minimum initial activation speed is
20 mph/ 30 km/h, and the maximum speed is
110 mph/ 180 km/h. The system can also be
activated while the vehicle is stationary, refer
to page 105.
One lever for all functions1Storing and increasing the desired
speed   1032Storing and reducing the desired
speed   1033Interrupting   105 or deactivating   105 the
system4Retrieving the stored desired speed and
distance   105 or driving away   1055Selecting the distance to the vehicle
ahead   104
Storing the current speed
Push the lever, arrow 1, or pull it briefly, ar‐
row 2.
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Interrupting the system
Press the lever up or down and additionally de‐
press the brake if the vehicle is stationary. The
mark in the speedometer changes color and
the distance indicator goes out.
In addition, the system is interrupted:
▷When the brakes are applied.▷When the transmission position D is disen‐
gaged.▷When DTC is activated or DSC is deacti‐
vated.▷When DSC is activated▷When the safety belt and the driver's door
are opened while the vehicle is stationary.▷When the system has not detected objects
for an extended period, e.g., on a road with
very little traffic without road edge line
markings.▷The radar sensor is dirty.
Active intervention if the system is inter‐
rupted
If the system is interrupted, actively intervene
by braking and, if necessary, with evasive ma‐
neuvers; otherwise, there is the danger of an
accident occurring.◀
Calling up the stored desired speed
and distance
While driving
Press button 4, refer to page 103. All of the
displays in the instrument panel lights up.
While standing
Before leaving the vehicle
Before leaving the vehicle with the en‐
gine running, engage position P of the auto‐
matic transmission and apply the parking
brake. Otherwise, the vehicle may begin to
roll.◀
If a vehicle detected ahead of you slows to a
halt and your vehicle is also brought to a halt
by the system:▷If the vehicle ahead of you drives away,
your vehicle accelerates automatically as
long as mark 1 for the desired speed in the
speedometer is green.▷If the vehicle ahead of you drives away
when mark 1 is orange, depress the accel‐
erator briefly or press button 4.Rolling bars
in the distance indicator 3 mean that the
vehicle ahead of you has driven away.
If you are standing behind a vehicle with your
brake pedal depressed and the system is de‐
activated or interrupted:
1.Select the desired speed using the lever,
arrow 1 or arrow 2, or press button 4 to re‐
trieve a stored speed.2.Release the brake pedal.3.When the vehicle ahead of you drives
away, press on the accelerator briefly or
press button 4.
Deactivating the system
▷When driving, press the lever up or down
twice.▷When stationary, do the same while de‐
pressing the brake pedal.▷Switch off the ignition.
The displays go out, and the stored desired
speed and distance are deleted.
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Displays in instrument cluster1Stored desired speed▷Green: the system is active.▷Orange: the system is interrupted.2Lights up yellow: vehicle detected ahead
Display also used for warnings, please read
all information on warnings.3Selected distance to vehicle ahead The in‐
dicator lights up as soon as the system is
activated.
The indicator lights up as soon as the sys‐
tem is activated.
The bars roll: the vehicle in front of you has
driven off4Brief display of stored desired speed
If the display --- mph/---km/h appears briefly,
the conditions necessary for operation may
currently not be met.
Warning lamps Display 2 flashes red and a signal
sounds.
The system requests that the you
intervene by braking and carrying
out evasive maneuvers, if necessary. The sys‐
tem cannot independently restore the distance
to the vehicle ahead.
This display does not relieve the driver of the
responsibility to adapt his or her desired driv‐
ing speed and style to the traffic conditions.
Display 2 flashes yellow.
The conditions necessary for op‐
eration of the system are no lon‐
ger met, e.g., due to ABS or DSC
intervention. The system applies the brakes
until you actively assume control.
Radar sensor
Position
The radar sensor is integrated in the bumper.
Dirty or covered sensor
A dirty or covered sensor may hinder the de‐
tection of vehicles.
▷If necessary, clean the radar sensor. Re‐
move layers of snow and ice carefully.▷Do not cover the view field of the radar
sensor.
Malfunction
The system cannot be activated if the radar
sensor is not aligned correctly. Misalignment
may be caused by damage incurred during
parking, for example.
For US owners only
The transmitter and receiver units comply with
part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communication
Commission regulations. Operation is gov‐
erned by the following:
FCC ID:
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4.Open "Options".5."Random"
CDs/DVDs with compressed audio files: all
tracks within the selected directory are played
in random order.
Random mode is switched off when the audio
source is changed and the ignition is switched
off.
Fast forward/reverse Press and hold the button.
Video playback
Country codes
Only DVDs with the code of the home region
can be played back; also refer to the informa‐
tion on the DVD.
CodeRegion1USA, Canada2Japan, Europe, Middle East, South Af‐
rica3Southeast Asia4Australia, Central and South America,
New Zealand5Northwest Asia, North Africa6China0All regionsPlayback
The video image is displayed on the Control
Display up to a speed of approx. 2 mph/3 km/h;
in some countries, it is only displayed while the
parking brake is set or the automatic transmis‐
sion is in position P.
DVD video1."CD/Multimedia"2."CD/DVD"3.Select a DVD with video content.4. "DVD menu"5.Start the DVD via the DVD menu.
Video menu
To open the video menu: turn the controller
during playback.
Press the controller when "Back" is displayed.
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Jacking points for the vehicle jack
The jacking points for the vehicle jack are lo‐
cated in the positions shown.
Compact wheel Safety precautions in the event of a flat
tire or wheel change
Park the vehicle as far as possible from pass‐
ing traffic and on solid ground. Switch on the
hazard warning system.
Set the parking brake and engage transmis‐
sion position P.
Have all vehicle occupants get out of the vehi‐
cle and ensure that they remain outside the
immediate area in a safe place, such as behind
a guardrail.
If a warning triangle or portable hazard warning
lamp is required, set it up on the roadside at an
appropriate distance from the rear of the vehi‐
cle. Comply with all safety guidelines and regu‐
lations.
Change the wheel only on a level, firm surface
which is not slippery. The vehicle or the jack
could slip to the side if you attempt to raise the
vehicle on a soft or slippery surface such as
snow, ice, tiles, etc.
Position the jack on a firm support surface.
Do not use a wooden block or similar object as a support base for the jack, as this would pre‐
vent it from extending to its full support height
and reduce its load-carrying capacity.
To avoid serious or fatal injury: never lie under
the vehicle, and never start the engine while it
is supported by the jack.◀
What you will need
To avoid rattling noises later on, note the posi‐
tions of the tools before removing them, then
return them to their initial positions after com‐
pleting work.
The tools are located in the mount under the
cargo floor cover.1Vehicle jack2Vehicle jack crank3Lug bolts wrench
Removing compact wheel
The compact wheel is located in the cargo area
under the cargo floor panel.
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CareVehicle 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.
Car washes
Notes Steam jets or high-pressure washers
When using steam jets or high-pressure
washers, hold them a sufficient distance away
and use a maximum temperature of
140 ℉/60 ℃.
Holding them too close or using excessively
high pressures or temperatures can cause
damage or preliminary damage that may then lead to long-term damage.
Follow the operating instructions for the high-
pressure washer.◀
Cleaning sensors/cameras with high-
pressure washers
When using high-pressure washers, do not
spray the exterior sensors and cameras, for
Park Distance Control or the backup camera,
for instance, for extended periods of time and
only from a distance of at least 12 in/30 cm.◀
Regularly remove foreign bodies, such as
leaves, from the area below the windshield
when the hood is open.
Wash your vehicle frequently, particularly in
winter.
Intense soiling and road salt can damage the
vehicle.Washing in automatic car washes
Give preference to cloth car washes or those
that use soft brushes in order to avoid paint
damage.
Notes
Note the following:▷Make sure that the wheels and tires are not
damaged by the transport mechanisms.▷Fold in the exterior mirrors; otherwise, they
may be damaged, depending on the width
of the vehicle.▷Deactivate rain sensor, refer to page 66, to
prevent unintentional wiper action.▷Remove additional attachments, for in‐
stance a spoiler or telephone antenna, if
there is a risk that these may be damaged.
Guide rails in car washes
Avoid car washes with guide rails higher
than 4 in/10 cm; otherwise, the vehicle body
could be damaged.◀
Before driving into a car wash The vehicle is able to roll if the following steps
are taken.
1.Insert the remote control into the ignition
lock, even with Comfort Access.2.Engage transmission position N.3.Release the parking brake.4.Deactivating Automatic Hold, refer to
page 62.5.Switch the engine off.6.Leave the remote control in the ignition
lock so that the vehicle can roll.
Transmission position P will be engaged:
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Automatic climate control inrear, air supply 127
Automatic climate control in rear, deactivating on Control
Display 126
Automatic climate control in rear, switching off 127
Automatic climate control, switching off 125, 127
Automatic climate control, ventilation in rear 126
Automatic climate control, with 2-zone control 122
Automatic climate control, with 4-zone control 126
Automatic, cruise control 109
Automatic Cruise Con‐ trol 102
Automatic Curb Monitor 52
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol 81, 82
Automatic Hold 62
Automatic Hold, activating 62
Automatic Hold, deactivat‐ ing 62
Automatic Hold, parking 63
Automatic recirculated air control 124
Automatic Soft Closing, doors 35
Automatic tailgate opera‐ tion 36
Automatic transmission with Steptronic 67
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic– Kickdown 67
AUTO program with auto‐
matic climate con‐
trol 122 , 127
AUX-IN port 138, 202
Average fuel consumption 73
Average fuel consumption, setting the units 79
Average speed 72
Average speed, refer to Com‐ puter 72
Axle loads, refer to
Weights 298
B
Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 45
Backrest width 45
Back seats, adjusting the head restraints 50
Backup camera 113
Backup camera, obstacle marking 115
Backup camera, pathway lines 114
Backup camera, turning lines 114
Balance 180
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 287
Bass 180
Battery– Remote control 30
Battery change, remote con‐
trol for rear DVD sys‐
tem 212
Battery disposal 284
Battery, refer to Vehicle bat‐ tery 283
Battery replacement, remote control for vehicle 39
Before entering the car wash 291
Belts, refer to Safety belts 47
Belt tensioners, refer to Safety belts 47
Beverage holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 139
Black and white map dis‐ play 174
Blower, refer to Air flow rate 123
Bluetooth audio 205
Bluetooth connection, acti‐ vating/deactivating 227
BMW Apps 255
BMW EfficientDynamics, re‐
fer to Saving fuel 153
BMW Homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 274
BMW Online 252
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 139
Brake assistant 96
Brake discs, breaking in 146
Brake fluid, refer to Service requirements 74
Brake force display 95
Brake force distribution, elec‐ tronic 96
Brake lamps, brake force dis‐ play 95
Brake lights, adaptive 95
Brake pads, breaking in 146
Brakes, BMW maintenance system 274
Brakes, parking brake 61
Brakes, service require‐ ments 74
Brake system, BMW mainte‐ nance system 274
Braking, notes 147
Breakdown assistance 287
Breakdown, transporting the vehicle 289
Breaking in 146
Brightness, on the Control Display 79
Bulb replacement, refer to Lamp and bulb replace‐
ment 276
Button for starting the engine, refer to Start/Stop but‐
ton 59
C
Calendar 244
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