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
move to their resting position and are
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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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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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