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.
For the capacity, refer to technical data.
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.
When the gearshift lever is pressed to the left,
a slight resistance needs to be overcome.
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic
Transmission positions
D Drive, automatic position Position for normal vehicle operation. All for‐
ward 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 62, 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
page 63, or when the ignition is switched
off, refer to page 62, and when position R
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TRACTION program, Dy‐namic Driving Control 118
Transmission, automatic 70
Transmission, manual 70
Transporting children safely 58
Tread, tires 191
Trip computer 87
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 67
Trip odometer 80
Truck for tow-starting/ towing 217
Trunk lid 38
Trunk lid, emergency unlock‐ ing 40
Trunk lid opening with no- touch activation 41
Turning circle 227
Turning circle lines, rearview camera 135
Turn signals, operation 67
Turn signals, rear, bulb re‐ placement 209
U
Unintentional alarm 44
Units of measure 88
Universal remote control 153
Unlock button, automatic transmission 71
Unlocking/locking from in‐ side 38
Unlocking/locking via door lock 37
Unlocking/locking with re‐ mote control 36
Unlocking, settings 42
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 7
Upholstery care 222
USB interface 158 V
Variable sport steering 119
Vehicle battery 211
Vehicle battery, replac‐ ing 211
Vehicle, breaking in 168
Vehicle care 221
Vehicle equipment 6
Vehicle identification number, refer to Identification num‐
ber in the engine compart‐
ment 195
Vehicle jack 211
Vehicle paint 221
Vehicle storage 223
Vehicle wash 220
Ventilation 151
Ventilation, refer to Parked- car ventilation 151
Voice activation system 24
W Warning indicators 77
Warning lamps 77
Warning messages, refer to Check Control 77
Warning triangle 215
Washer fluid 69
Washer fluid reservoir, ca‐ pacity 229
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield 69
Washer system 67
Washing, vehicle 220
Water on roads 169
Weights 227
Welcome lamps 90
Wheel base, vehicle 227
Wheel cleaner 222
Wheels, changing 192
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires 185
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 102 Wheels, Tire Pressure Moni‐
tor TPM 99
Width, vehicle 226
Window defroster, rear 147, 150
Windows, powered 44
Windshield washer fluid 69
Windshield washer noz‐ zles 69
Windshield washer sys‐ tem 67
Windshield wiper 67
Windshield wipers, fold-out position 69
Winter storage, care 223
Winter tires, suitable tires 193
Winter tires, tread 191
Wiper blades, replacing 203
Wiper fluid 69
Wiper system 67
Wood, care 222
Word match concept, naviga‐ tion 23
Wrench 203
X
xDrive 118
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