
Setting the frequency or sensitivity of
the rain sensor
Turn the thumbwheel.
Clean the windshield, headlamps
Pull the wiper lever.
The system sprays washer fluid on the wind‐
shield and activates the wipers briefly.
In addition, the headlamps are cleaned at regu‐
lar intervals when the vehicle lights are
switched on.
Do not use the washer system at freezing
temperatures
Do not use the washers if there is any danger
that the fluid will freeze on the windshield; oth‐
erwise, your vision could be obscured. For this
reason, use antifreeze.
Avoid using the washer when the reservoir is
empty; otherwise, you could damage the
pump.◀
Windshield washer nozzles
The windshield washer nozzles are automati‐
cally heated while the ignition is switched on.
Fold-out position of the wipers
Required when changing the wiper blades or
under frosty conditions, for example.1.Switch the ignition on and off again.2.Under frosty conditions, ensure that the
wiper blades are not frozen onto the wind‐
shield.3.Press the wiper lever up beyond the point
of resistance and hold it for approx. 3 sec‐
onds, until the wiper remains in a nearly
vertical position.
After the wipers are folded back down, the
wiper system must be reactivated.
Fold the wipers back down
Before switching the ignition on, fold the
wipers back down to the windshield; other‐
wise, the wipers may become damaged when
they are switched on.◀
1.Switch on the ignition.2.Press the wiper levers down. The wipers
move to their resting position and are
ready for operation.
Washer fluid
General information Antifreeze for washer fluid
Antifreeze is flammable and can cause
injury if it is used incorrectly.
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‐
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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
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exhaust fluid can be replenished simply
and safely.▷Alternative: NOx reduction agent AUS 32
Diesel exhaust fluid can be purchased at your
Service Center.
Refill quantity
When the Reserve display starts, add at least 2
bottles of reducing agent.
This corresponds to approx. 1 gallon.
Tank for reducing agent
The tank for the reducing agent is located next
to the fuel tank.
Adding the reducing agent Add the reducing agent when the ignition is
switched on.
1.Open the fuel filler flap, refer to page  178.2.Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise and re‐
move.3.Place the bottle on it and turn it as far as it
will go, see arrow.4.Press the bottle down, see arrow.The vehicle tank will be filled.
The tank is full when the fill level in the bot‐
tle no longer changes. It is not possible to
overfill.5.Pull back the bottle, see arrow, and un‐
screw it.6.Replace the fuel cap and turn it clockwise.7.Close the fuel filler flap.
After adding Diesel exhaust fluid
Note Incorrect fluids
After filling with incorrect fluids, such as
antifreeze for washer water, do not start the
engine, otherwise there is risk of fire.◀
Contact your service center.
Disposing of bottles You take your empty Diesel exhaust
fluid bottles to your Service Center for
disposal.
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Engine compartmentVehicle equipmentAll standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐ment is also described that is not available in a
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
Important features in the engine compartment
1Jump-starting, negative terminal2Vehicle identification number3Washer fluid reservoir4Jump-starting, positive terminal5Engine compartment fuse box6Oil filler neck7Coolant reservoir
The coolant reservoir for 6-cylinder and
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Everything from A to Z
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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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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