
Using turn signals
Press the lever beyond the resistance point.
To switch off manually, press the lever to the
resistance point.
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator lamp
indicates that a turn signal bulb has failed.
Triple turn signal activation Press the lever to the resistance point.
The turn signal flashes three times.
The function can be activated or deactivated:
1."Settings"2."Lighting"3."Triple turn signal"
The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Signaling briefly
Press the lever to the resistance point and hold
it there for as long as you want the turn signal
to flash.
High beams, headlamp flasher▷High beams, arrow 1.▷Headlamp flasher, arrow 2.
Washer/wiper system
Switching the wipers on/off and brief
wipe
Do not switch on the wipers if frozen
Do not switch on the wipers if they are
frozen onto the windshield; otherwise, the wiper blades and the windshield wiper motor
may be damaged.◀
No wiper operation on dry windshield
Do not use the windshield wipers if the
windshield is dry, as this may damage the
wiper blades or cause them to become worn
more quickly.◀
No wiper operation with wipers folded
away
Do not switch on the wipers if they are folded
away, otherwise the hood or the wipers may be
damaged.◀
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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.
Switching on the rear window wiper
Press the wiper lever forward: intermittent
wipe. When reverse gear is engaged, the sys‐
tem switches to continuous operation.
To clean the rear window, press the wiper lever
further forward.
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
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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‐
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
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CareVehicle 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.
Car washes Hints 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 ℃.
If the vehicle has a glass sunroof, ensure that a distance of at least 31.5 inches/80 cm is main‐
tained. Holding them too close or using exces‐
sively high pressures or temperatures can
cause damage or preliminary damage that may
then lead to long-term damage.
Follow the user's manual 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, e.g., Park Distance Control, for extended periods of
time and only from a distance of at least
12 in/30 cm.◀▷Regularly remove foreign items such as
leaves in the area below the windshield
when the hood is raised.▷Wash your vehicle frequently, particularly
in winter.Intense soiling and road salt can damage
the vehicle.
Automatic car washes
Hints
▷Give preference to cloth car washes or
those that use soft brushes in order to
avoid paint damage.▷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 the rain sensor, refer to
page 68, to avoid unintentional wiper acti‐
vation.▷In some cases, an unintentional alarm can
be triggered by the interior motion sensor
of the alarm system. Follow the instruc‐
tions on avoiding an unintentional alarm,
refer to page 43.
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 In order to ensure that the vehicle can roll in a
car wash, take the following steps:
Manual transmission:
1.Drive into the car wash.2.Shift to neutral.3.Switch the engine off.4.Switch on the ignition.
Automatic transmission:
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Engine oil filler neck 202
Engine oil temperature 79
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 203
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 203
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 33
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 220
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 63
Engine stop 63
Engine temperature 79
Entering a car wash 225
Equipment, interior 149
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 115
Exchanging wheels/tires 196
Exhaust system 169
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 56
Exterior mirrors 55
External start 220
External temperature dis‐ play 80
External temperature warn‐ ing 80
Eyes for securing cargo 172
F
Failure message, refer to Check Control 77
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 43
Fan, refer to Air flow 143, 147
Fault displays, refer to Check Control 77
Filler neck for engine oil 202
Fine wood, care 227
First aid kit 220
Fitting for towing, refer to Tow fitting 223 Flat tire, changing
wheels 216
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 101
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 98
Flat tire, warning lamp 99, 102
Flooding 169
Floor carpet, care 228
Floor mats, care 228
Fogged up windows 143
Fold-out position, windshield wipers 69
Foot brake 169
Front airbags 95
Front fog lamps 93
Front fog lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 212
Front lamps 209
Front passenger airbags, au‐ tomatic deactivation 97
Front passenger airbags, indi‐ cator lamp 97
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 101
Fuel 186
Fuel cap 184
Fuel consumption, current 81
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 85
Fuel filler flap 184
Fuel gauge 79
Fuel quality 186
Fuel recommendation 186
Fuel, tank capacity 233
Fuse 217
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal garage door
opener 149
Gasoline 186
Gear change, automatic transmission 71
Gear shift indicator 82 General driving notes 168
Glass sunroof, refer to Panor‐ amic glass sunroof 45
Glove compartment 159
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 232
H
Handbrake, refer to parking brake 66
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 150
Hazard warning flashers 219
Head airbags 95
Headlamp control, auto‐ matic 91
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture 90
Headlamp flasher 67
Headlamp glass 208
Headlamps 209
Headlamps, care 226
Headlamp washer system 67
Headliner 15
Head restraints 48
Head restraints, front 52
Head restraints, rear 53
Head-up Display 88
Head-up Display, care 228
Heavy cargo, stowing 172
Height, vehicle 232
High-beam Assistant 92
High beams 67
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 92
Hills 170
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 119
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 161
Homepage 6
Hood 200
Horn 12
Hot exhaust system 169
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Traction control 116
TRACTION program, Dy‐ namic Driving Control 116
Transmission, automatic 70
Transmission, manual 70
Transporting children safely 58
Tread, tires 195
Trip computer 86
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 67
Trip odometer 80
Truck for tow-starting/ towing 222
Turning circle 232
Turning circle lines, rearview camera 133
Turn signals, operation 66
U Unintentional alarm 43
Units of measure 88
Universal remote control 149
Unlock button, automatic transmission 71
Unlocking/locking via door lock 36
Unlocking/locking with re‐ mote control 35
Unlocking, settings 41
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 6
Upholstery care 227
USB interface 154
V Variable sport steering 117
Vehicle battery 216
Vehicle battery, replac‐ ing 216
Vehicle, breaking in 168
Vehicle care 226
Vehicle equipment 6 Vehicle identification number,
refer to Identification num‐
ber in the engine compart‐
ment 199
Vehicle jack 216
Vehicle paint 226
Vehicle storage 228
Vehicle wash 225
Ventilation 147
Ventilation, refer to Parked- car ventilation 148
Voice activation system 24
W Warning indicators 77
Warning lamps 77
Warning messages, refer to Check Control 77
Warning triangle 220
Washer fluid 70
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield 69
Washer system 67
Washing, vehicle 225
Water on roads 169
Weights 232
Welcome lamps 90
Wheel base, vehicle 232
Wheel cleaner 227
Wheels, changing 196
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires 191
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 101
Wheels, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 98
Width, vehicle 232
Window defroster, rear 143, 147
Windows, powered 44
Windshield washer fluid 70
Windshield washer noz‐ zles 69
Windshield washer sys‐ tem 67 Windshield wiper 67
Windshield wipers, fold-out position 69
Winter diesel 187
Winter storage, care 228
Winter tires, suitable tires 197
Winter tires, tread 195
Wiper blades, replacing 207
Wiper fluid 70
Wiper system 67
Wood, care 227
Word match concept, naviga‐ tion 23
Wrench, see Onboard vehicle tool kit 207
X
xDrive 116
Xenon headlamps, bulb re‐ placement 211 Seite 242ReferenceEverything from A to Z242
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