
factured. After installing a child seat, make
sure that the indicator lamp for the front-seat
passenger airbags lights up. This indicates
that the child seat has been detected and the
front-seat passenger airbags are not activated.
Strength of the driver's and front-seat
passenger airbag
The explosive power that activates driver's/
front passenger's airbags very much depends
on the positions of the driver's/front passeng‐
er's seat.
With a respective message appearing on Con‐
trol Display calibrate the front seats to keep
the accuracy of this function over the long-
term.
Calibrating the front seats A corresponding message appears on the
Control Display.1.Press the reel and move the respective
seat all the way forward.2.Press the reel forward again. The seat still
moves forward slightly.3.Readjust the seat to the desired position.
The calibration procedure is completed when
the message on the Control Display disap‐
pears.
If the message continues to be displayed, re‐
peat the calibration.
If the message does not disappear after a re‐
peat calibration, have the system checked as
soon as possible.
Unobstructed area of movement
Ensure that the area of movement of the
seats is unobstructed to avoid personal injury
or damage to objects.◀
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM
The concept The system monitors tire inflation pressure in
the four mounted tires. The system warns you
if there is a significant loss of pressure in one
or more tires. For this purpose, sensors in the
tire valves measure the tire inflation pressure
and tire temperature.
Hints Tire damage due to external factors
Sudden tire damage caused by external
circumstances cannot be recognized in ad‐
vance.◀
With use of the system observe further infor‐
mation found under Tire inflation pressure, re‐
fer to page 170.
Functional requirements
The system must have been reset with the
correct tire inflation pressure; otherwise, relia‐
ble signaling of tire inflation pressure loss is
not assured.
Reset the system after each adjustment of the
tire inflation pressure and after every tire or
wheel change.
Always use wheels with TPM electronics to
ensure that the system will operate properly.
Status display The current status of the Tire Pressure Moni‐
tor TPM can be displayed on the Control Dis‐
play, e.g., whether or not the TPM is active.1."Vehicle info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)"
The status is displayed.
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Storage compartmentsVehicle features and optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems.
Hints No loose objects in the car's interior
Do not stow any objects in the car's inte‐
rior without securing them; otherwise, they
may present a danger to occupants e.g., during
braking and evasive maneuvers.◀
Do not place anti-slip mats on the dash‐
board
Do not place anti-slip mats on the dashboard.
The mat materials could damage the dash‐
board.◀
Storage compartments The following storage compartments are avail‐
able in the vehicle interior:▷Glove compartment on the front passenger
side, refer to page 143.▷Glove compartment on the driver's side,
refer to page 144.▷Compartments in the doors, refer to
page 144.▷Without Smoker's package: Front storage
compartment, in front of the cupholders,
refer to page 144.▷Storage compartment in the front center
armrest, refer to page 144.▷Nets on the backrests of the front seats.▷Storage compartment in the rear center
console, refer to page 145.▷Storage compartment between the rear
seats, refer to page 145.
Glove compartment
Front passenger side
Note Close the glove compartment again im‐
mediately
Close the glove compartment immediately af‐
ter use while driving; otherwise, injury may oc‐
cur during accidents.◀
Opening
Pull the handle.
The light in the glove compartment switches
on.
ClosingFold cover closed.
Locking
The glove compartment can be locked with an
integrated key to separately secure the trunk
lid, refer to page 40, e.g.
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This prevents access to the glove compart‐
ment and to the cargo area.
After the glove compartment is locked, the re‐
mote control can be handed over, such as at a
hotel, without the integrated key.
Driver's side
Note Close the glove compartment again im‐
mediately
Close the glove compartment immediately af‐
ter use while driving; otherwise, injury may oc‐
cur during accidents.◀
Opening
Pull the handle.
ClosingFold cover closed.
Compartments in the doors Do not stow any breakable objects
Do not store any breakable objects, e. g.
glass bottles, in the compartments, or there is
an increased risk of injury in the event of an ac‐
cident.◀
Front storage compartment
A storage compartment is located in the center
armrest in front of the cup holders.
Center armrest
Front A storage compartment is located in the center
armrest between the front seats.
Opening
Fold the center armrest up.
Repositioning
Center armrest can be pushed forwards or
backwards. It engages in the end positions.
Connection for an external audio
device
An external audio device, e.g.,
an MP3 player, can be con‐
nected via the AUX-IN port or
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the USB audio interface in the center armrest.Storage compartment in the
rear
A storage compartment is located in the center
armrest.
Storage compartment
between the rear seats
There is a storage compartment between the
rear seats.
Cupholders
Hints Shatter-proof containers and no hot
drinks
Use light and shatter-proof containers and do
not transport hot drinks. Otherwise, there is
the increased danger of injury in an accident.◀
Unsuitable containers
Do not forcefully push unsuitable con‐
tainers into the cupholders. This may result in
damage.◀
Front
Rear
In the center armrest.
Pull the center armrest forward at the strap.
To open: press the button.
To close: push both covers back in, one after
the other.
Pushing back the covers
Push back the covers before folding up
the center armrest; otherwise, the cupholder
could become damaged.◀
Clothes hooks Do not obstruct view
When suspending clothing from the
hooks, ensure that it will not obstruct the driv‐
er's view.◀
No heavy objects
Do not hang heavy objects from the
hooks; otherwise, they may present a danger
to passengers during braking and evasive ma‐
neuvers.◀
The clothes hooks are located in the rear.
Storage compartments in the
cargo area
Storage compartment A storage compartment is located on the left
side.
Located on the right side is a storage compart‐
ment for the first aid kit, refer to page 198.
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 111
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 74
Activated-charcoal filter 133
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 110
Adaptive Light Control 90
Additives, oil 182
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 48
After washing vehicle 204
Airbags 94
Airbags, indicator/warning light 95
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 129, 132
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 129, 131
Air distribution, manual 129, 132
Air flow, air conditioner 129
Air flow, automatic climate control 132
Air pressure, tires 170
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 133
Alarm system 43
Alarm, unintentional 44
All around the center con‐ sole 16
All around the roofliner 17
All around the steering wheel 14
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 177
All-wheel-drive 112
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 136 Alternative oil types 183
Antifreeze, washer fluid 70
Antilock Brake System, ABS 111
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 111
Approved axle load 211
Approved engine oils 183
Arrival time 86
Ash tray 139
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 198
Assistance when driving off 115
Attentiveness assistant 110
AUTO intensity 131
Automatic car wash 203
Automatic climate con‐ trol 128
Automatic climate control with enhanced features 130
Automatic Curb Monitor 56
Automatic deactivation, front- seat passenger airbags 96
Automatic headlight con‐ trol 90
Automatic locking 43
Automatic recirculated-air control 132
Automatic transmission, see Steptronic transmission 71
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 131
AUTO program, climate con‐ trol 129
AUTO program, intensity 131
Auto Start/Stop function 65
Average fuel consumption 86
Average speed 86
Axle loads, weights 211 B
Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 50
Backrest, width 50
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 198
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 201
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 194
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 34
Battery, vehicle 194
Belts, safety belts 52
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 145
BMW Assist, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 185
Bonus range, ECO PRO 158
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 145
Brake assistant 111
Brake discs, break-in 150
Brake force display 110
Brake lights, adaptive 110
Brake lights, brake force dis‐ play 110
Brake pads, break-in 150
Braking, hints 151
Breakdown assis‐ tance 197, 198
Break-in 150
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 88
Bulb replacement 187
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Bulb replacement, rear 192
Bulbs and lights 187
Button, Start/Stop 63
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 198
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Camera, care 206
Camera, rearview cam‐ era 122
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 145
Car battery 194
Car care products 204
Care, displays 206
Care, vehicle 204
Cargo 153
Cargo area, enlarging 141
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 145
Cargo, securing 154
Cargo straps, securing cargo 154
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 34
Carpet, care 206
Car wash 203
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 151
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 185
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
Center armrest 144
Center console 16
Central locking system 39
Central screen, refer to Con‐ trol Display 18
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing parts 187 Changing wheels 193
Changing wheels/tires 176
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number 9
Check Control 77
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 181
Children, seating position 59
Children, transporting safely 59
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 59
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 60
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 59
Child seat, mounting 59
Child seats 59
Chrome parts, care 205
Cigarette lighter 139
Cleaning displays 206
Climate control 128, 130
Clock 81
Closing/opening via door lock 38
Closing/opening with remote control 37
Clothes hooks 145
Coasting 160
Coasting with engine decou‐ pled, coasting 160
Coasting with idling en‐ gine 160
Cockpit 14
Combination reel, refer to Turn signals 67
Combination reel, refer to Wiper system 68
Comfort Access 41
COMFORT program, Dy‐ namic Driving Control 115
Compartments in the doors 144
Compass 137
Computer 85 Condensation on win‐
dows 132
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 152
Condition Based Service CBS 185
Configuring driving pro‐ gram 115
Confirmation signal 43
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
ConnectedDrive Services
Connecting electrical devi‐ ces 139
Continued driving with a flat tire 99, 102
Control Display 18
Control Display, settings 87
Controller 18, 19
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 111
Convenient opening with the remote control 37
Coolant 184
Coolant level 184
Coolant temperature 80
Cooling function 129, 131
Cooling, maximum 131
Cooling system 184
Corrosion on brake discs 152
Cosmetic mirror 139
Cruise control 117
Cruising range 81
Cupholder 145
Current fuel consumption 81
D
Damage, tires 176
Damping control, dy‐ namic 113
Data, technical 210
Date 81
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RRadiator fluid 184
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 34
Radio ready state 64
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 69
Rear lights 192
Rear socket 140
Rearview camera 121
Rearview mirror 55
Rear window de‐ froster 129, 132
Recirculated-air filter 133
Recirculated-air mode 129, 132
Recommended fuel grade 168
Recommended tire brands 177
Refueling 166
Remaining range 81
Remote control/key 34
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 38
Remote control, univer‐ sal 135
Replacement fuse 195
Replacing parts 187
Replacing wheels/tires 176
Reporting safety defects 9
RES button, see Cruise con‐ trol 117
Reserve warning, refer to Range 81
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 98
Retaining straps, securing cargo 154
Retreaded tires 177
Roadside parking lights 90
RON recommended fuel grade 168 Roofliner 17
Roof load capacity 211
Roof-mounted luggage rack 155
Rope for tow-starting/ towing 201
RSC Run Flat System Com‐ ponent, refer to Run-flat
tires 178
Rubber components, care 205
Run-flat tires 178
S Safe braking 151
Safety 7
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat 53
Safety belts 52
Safety belts, care 206
Safety systems, airbags 94
Saving fuel 156
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Screwdriver, see Onboard ve‐ hicle tool kit 187
Screw thread, see screw thread for tow fitting, screw
thread for tow fitting 202
Seat and mirror memory 55
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 52
Seat heating, front 51
Seating position for chil‐ dren 59
Seats 48
Selection list in instrument cluster 84
Selector lever, Steptronic transmission 72
Sensors, care 206
Service and warranty 8 Service requirements, Condi‐
tion Based Service
CBS 185
Service requirements, dis‐ play 81
Service, Roadside Assis‐ tance 198
Services, ConnectedDrive
Servotronic 113
SET button, see Cruise con‐ trol 117
Settings, locking/unlock‐ ing 42
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 87
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ ror 55
Shift paddles on steering wheel 73
Side airbags 94
Signaling, horn 14
Signals when unlocking 43
Sitting safely 48
Size 210
Slide/tilt glass roof 46
Snow chains 178
Socket 139
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 185
SOS button 197
Spare fuse 195
Specified engine oil types 183
Speed, average 86
Speed limit detection, com‐ puter 86
Speed limiter, display 83
Speed Limit Information 83
Speed warning 87
Split screen 23
SPORT+ - program, Dynamic Driving Control 114
Sport displays, torque dis‐ play, performance dis‐
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