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.
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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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