
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 windshield washer con‐
centrate and tap water and – if required – with a
washer antifreeze, according to the manufac‐
turer's recommendations.
Mix the washer fluid before adding to maintain
the correct mixing ratio.
Do not add windshield washer concentrate and
antifreeze undiluted and do not fill with pure
water; this could damage the wiper system.
Do not mix window washer concentrates of dif‐
ferent manufacturers, because otherwise it can
result in clogging of the windshield washer
nozzles.
Recommended minimum fill quantity: 0.2 US
gal/1 liter.
Manual transmission
Shifting Shifting into 5th or 6th gear
When shifting into 5th or 6th gear, push
the gearshift lever to the right; otherwise inad‐
vertent shifting into the 3rd or 4th gear could
lead to engine damage.◀
Reverse gear
Select only when the vehicle is stationary.
To overcome the resistance move the selector
lever in a dynamic movement to the left and
engage the reverse gear.
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic
Selector lever positions
D Drive, automatic position
Gear position for normal vehicle operation. All
forward gears are available.
R is Reverse
Select only when the vehicle is stationary.
N is Neutral Use in automatic car washes, for example. The
vehicle can roll.
When the ignition is switched off, refer to
page  61, selector lever position P is engaged
automatically.
P Park Select only when the vehicle is stationary. The
drive wheels are blocked.
P is engaged automatically:▷After the engine is switched off when the
vehicle is in radio ready state, refer to
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may result in the need for unscheduled main‐
tenance.◀
Diesel
Low-Sulfur Diesel
The engine of your BMW is designed for diesel
with low sulfur content:
Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel ASTM D 975-xx.
xx: comply with the current standard in each
case.
Use only Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel.
The fraction of biodiesel in the fuel must
not exceed 5 %, referred to as B5. Do not use
gasoline. If you do fill the tank with the wrong
fuel, e.g., gasoline, do not start the engine as
this may damage the engine.◀
After adding the wrong fuel, contact your serv‐
ice center or roadside assistance.
If the fuel pump nozzle does not fit in the filler
pipe of your BMW, please check to ensure that you are refueling at a diesel fuel pump that is
equipped with a diesel fuel pump nozzle.
In the event the Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel fuel
cannot be fully inserted into the fuel filler neck,
please contact BMW Roadside Assistance for
instructions on how to add fuel. For more infor‐
mation on BMW Roadside Assistance, refer to
page  216.
Winter diesel To ensure that the diesel engine remains op‐
erational in the winter, use winter diesel.
It is available at gas stations during winter
months.
The fuel filter heating system, included as a
standard feature, prevents disruption of the
fuel supply while driving.
Do not add any diesel additives
Do not add additives, including gasoline;
otherwise, engine damage may occur.◀
BMW Advanced Diesel
The concept BMW Advanced Diesel reduces nitrogen ox‐
ides in the diesel emissions by injecting diesel
exhaust fluid reducing agent into the exhaust
system. A chemical reaction takes place inside
the catalytic converter that minimizes nitrogen
oxides.
The vehicle has a tank that can be refilled.
To be able to start the engine as usual, there
must be an adequate reducing agent.
Reducing agent is added by the service center.
Warming up the systemIn order to warm the engine up to its operating
temperature after a cold start, the automatic
transmission may subsequently shift up to the
next higher gear.
Displays in the instrument cluster
Reserve display
This display in the instrument cluster provides
information about the distance that can still be
driven with the current reserve level.
The reserve display is shown
starting at a remaining range of
approx. 1,000 miles/1,600 km.
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IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem  114 
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go  119 
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control  72 
Accessories and parts  7 
Activated-charcoal filter  146 
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion  111 
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC  119 
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display  113 
Adaptive Light Control  90 
Additives, oil  199 
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints  47 
After washing vehicle  222 
Airbags  94 
Airbags, indicator/warning light  95 
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode  142, 145  
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function  142, 145  
Air distribution, manual  142, 146  
Air flow, air conditioner  142 
Air flow, automatic climate control  146 
Air pressure, tires  185 
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion  146 
Alarm system  41 
Alarm, unintentional  43 
All around the center con‐ sole  14 
All around the headliner  15 All around the steering
wheel  12 
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires  194 
All-wheel-drive  115 
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter  149 
Alternative oil types  200 
Antifreeze, washer fluid  68 
Antilock Brake System, ABS  114 
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC  114 
Approved axle load  228 
Approved engine oils  200 
Arrival time  85 
Ash tray  152 
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance  216 
Assistance when driving off  118  
Assist system information, on Control Display  87 
AUTO intensity  145 
Automatic car wash  221 
Automatic climate con‐ trol  141  
Automatic climate control with enhanced features  144 
Automatic Cruise Control with Stop & Go  119 
Automatic Curb Monitor  55 
Automatic deactivation, front passenger airbags  96 
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol  90 
Automatic locking  41 
Automatic recirculated-air control  145 
Automatic transmission with Steptronic  69 AUTO program, automatic cli‐
mate control  144 
AUTO program, climate con‐ trol  142  
AUTO program, intensity  145 
Auto Start/Stop function  63 
Average fuel consumption  84 
Average speed  84 
Axle loads, weights  228 
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support  49 
Backrest, width  49 
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit  216  
Bar for tow-starting/ towing  219 
Battery replacement, vehicle battery  212 
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control  33 
Battery, vehicle  212 
Belts, safety belts  50 
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder  158 
Blinds, sun protection  44 
BMW Advanced Diesel  181 
BMW Assist, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation 
BMW Homepage  6 
BMW Internet page  6 
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem  202 
Bonus range, ECO PRO  170 
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder  158 
Brake assistant  114 Seite 232ReferenceEverything from A to Z232
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PDC Park Distance Con‐trol  128  
Pedestrian warning with city braking function  108 
Personal Profile  33 
Personal Profile, exporting profiles  34 
Personal Profile, importing profiles  35 
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof  45 
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows  44 
Plastic, care  223 
Power failure  213 
Power sunroof, glass  45 
Power windows  43 
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure  185 
Pressure warning FTM, tires  100 
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file  33 
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive  22 
Protective function, glass sunroof  45 
Protective function, win‐ dows  44 
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller  16, 17  
R Radiator fluid  201 
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control  32 
Radio ready state  62 
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication 
Rain sensor  67 
Rear socket  153 
Rear turn signal, bulb replace‐ ment  210 
Rearview camera  130 Rearview mirror  54 
Rear window de‐ froster  142, 146  
Recirculated-air filter  146 
Recirculated-air mode  142, 145  
Recommended fuel grade  180 
Recommended tire brands  194 
Refueling  178 
Remaining range  79 
Remote control/key  32 
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion  36 
Remote control, univer‐ sal  148  
Replacement fuse  213 
Replacing parts  204 
Replacing wheels/tires  193 
Reporting safety defects  9 
RES button  122 
Reserve warning, refer to Range  79 
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM  98 
Retaining straps, securing cargo  166 
Retreaded tires  194 
Roadside parking lamps  90 
Roller sunblinds  44 
RON recommended fuel grade  180 
Roof load capacity  228 
Roof-mounted luggage rack  167 
Rope for tow-starting/ towing  219 
RSC Run Flat System Com‐ ponent, refer to Run-flat
tires  195 
Rubber components, care  223 
Run-flat tires  195 S
Safe braking  163 
Safety  7 
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat  51 
Safety belts  50 
Safety belts, care  223 
Safety switch, windows  44 
Safety systems, airbags  94 
Saving fuel  168 
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play  16 
Screwdriver, see Onboard ve‐ hicle tool kit  204 
Screw thread for tow fit‐ ting  220 
Seat and mirror memory  53 
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts  50 
Seat heating, front  50 
Seat heating, rear  50 
Seating position for chil‐ dren  57 
Seats  47 
Selection list in instrument cluster  83 
Selector lever, automatic transmission  70 
Sensors, care  224 
Service and warranty  8 
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service
CBS  202 
Service requirements, dis‐ play  80 
Service, Roadside Assis‐ tance  216 
Services, ConnectedDrive 
Settings, locking/unlock‐ ing  41 
Settings on Control Dis‐ play  86 
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Triple turn signal activa‐tion  66 
Trip odometer  79 
Truck for tow-starting/ towing  218 
Trunk lid closing  38 
Trunk lid, emergency unlock‐ ing  38 
Trunk lid, hotel function  38 
Trunk lid opening  38 
Trunk lid via remote con‐ trol  36 
Turning circle  228 
Turning circle lines, rearview camera  132 
Turn signals, operation  65 
U Unintentional alarm  43 
Units of measure  87 
Universal remote control  148 
Unlock button, automatic transmission  70 
Unlocking/locking via door lock  37 
Unlocking/locking with re‐ mote control  35 
Unlocking, settings  41 
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline  6 
Upholstery care  223 
USB interface  153 
V Variable sport steering  116 
Vehicle battery  212 
Vehicle battery, replac‐ ing  212  
Vehicle, breaking in  162 
Vehicle care  222 
Vehicle equipment  6 
Vehicle identification number, refer to Identification num‐ber in the engine compart‐
ment  196 
Vehicle jack  212 
Vehicle paint  222 
Vehicle storage  224 
Vehicle wash  221 
Ventilation  146 
Ventilation, refer to Parked- car ventilation  147 
Voice activation system  24 
W Warning indicators  76 
Warning lamps  76 
Warning messages, refer to Check Control  76 
Warning triangle  216 
Washer fluid  68 
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield  68 
Washer system  66 
Washing, vehicle  221 
Water on roads  163 
Weights  228 
Welcome lamps  89 
Wheel base, vehicle  228 
Wheel cleaner  223 
Wheels, changing  193 
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires  185 
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM  100 
Wheels, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM  97 
Width, vehicle  228 
Window defroster, rear  142, 146  
Windows, powered  43 
Windshield washer fluid  68 
Windshield washer noz‐ zles  68 
Windshield washer sys‐ tem  66 
Windshield wiper  66 Windshield wipers, fold-out
position  68 
Winter diesel  181 
Winter storage, care  224 
Winter tires, suitable tires  194 
Winter tires, tread  193 
Wiper blades, replacing  204 
Wiper fluid  68 
Wiper system  66 
Wood, care  223 
Word match concept, naviga‐ tion  23 
Wrench, see Onboard vehicle tool kit  204 
X
xDrive  115 
Xenon headlamps, bulb re‐ placement  208 Seite 240ReferenceEverything from A to Z240
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