
Replacing the reversing lamp and inner
brake lamp1.Loosen the two holders, arrow 1 and pull
down on the lamp holder to remove, ar‐
row 2.2.Unscrew the defective bulb of the revers‐
ing or brake lamp from its socket counter‐
clockwise.3.Insert the new bulb.
Installing the bulb holder
1.Slide the bulb holder onto the two guide
pins, arrow 1. Insert the two contacts, ar‐
row 2, into the connections, arrow 3.2.Press on the bulb holder. Make sure that
the two exterior holders latch into place.3.Swing the trim back onto the trunk lid and
secure.
Tail lamp, license plate lamp and
central brake lamp
Follow general instructions, refer to page  204.
These lamps are made using LED technology.
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
Changing wheels
Hints
The vehicle equipment does not include a
spare tire.
When using run-flat tires or tire sealants, a tire
does not need to be changed immediately in
the event of pressure loss due to a flat tire.
The tools for changing wheels are available as
accessories from your service center.
Jacking points for the vehicle jack
The jacking points for the vehicle jack are lo‐
cated at the positions shown.
Vehicle battery Maintenance
The battery is maintenance-free.
The added amount of acid is sufficient for the
service life of the battery.
Your service center will be glad to advise you
on questions regarding the battery.
Battery replacement Use approved vehicle batteries only
Only use vehicle batteries that have been
approved for your vehicle by the manufacturer;
otherwise, the vehicle could be damaged and
systems or functions may not be fully availa‐
ble.◀
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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  67, 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.
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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 
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Brake discs, breaking in 162 
Brake force display  113 
Brake lamps, brake force dis‐ play  113 
Brake lights, adaptive  113 
Brake pads, breaking in  162 
Braking, hints  163 
Breakdown assis‐ tance  215, 216  
Breaking in  162 
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play  87 
Bulb replacement  204 
Bulb replacement, front  205 
Bulb replacement, halogen headlamps  205 
Bulb replacement, rear  210 
Bulb replacement, xenon headlamps  208 
Bulbs and lamps  204 
Button, RES  122 
Button, Start/Stop  61 
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting  216 
C
California Proposition 65 Warning  7 
Camera, care  224 
Camera, rearview cam‐ era  131  
Camera, Side View  133 
Camera, Top View  135 
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder  158 
Car battery  212 
Car care products  222 
Care, displays  224 
Care, vehicle  222 
Cargo  165 
Cargo area, enlarging  154 
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments  159 
Cargo, securing  166 Cargo straps, securing
cargo  166 
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol  32 
Carpet, care  224 
Car wash  221 
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system  163 
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice  202  
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation 
Center armrest  157 
Center console  14 
Central locking system  37 
Central screen, refer to Con‐ trol Display  16 
Changes, technical, refer to Safety  7 
Changing parts  204 
Changing wheels  212 
Changing wheels/tires  193 
Check Control  76 
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically  198 
Children, seating position  57 
Children, transporting safely  57 
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem  57 
Child restraint fixing system LATCH  58 
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting  57 
Child safety locks  60 
Child seat, mounting  57 
Child seats  57 
Chrome parts, care  223 
Cigarette lighter  152 
Cleaning, displays  224 
Climate control  141, 144  
Clock  79 
Closing/opening via door lock  37 Closing/opening with remote
control  35 
Clothes hooks  158 
Coasting  172 
Coasting with engine decou‐ pled, coasting  172 
Coasting with idling en‐ gine  172 
Cockpit  12 
Cold starting, refer to Starting the engine  62 
Collision warning with braking function  106 
Collision warning with City Braking function  103 
Combination switch, refer to Turn signals  65 
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system  66 
Comfort Access  39 
COMFORT program, Dy‐ namic Driving Control  117 
Compartments in the doors  157 
Compass  150 
Computer  83 
Condensation on win‐ dows  146 
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle  164  
Condition Based Service CBS  202 
Configuring drive pro‐ gram  117 
Confirmation signal  41 
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation 
ConnectedDrive Services 
Connecting electrical devi‐ ces  152 
Control Display  16 
Control Display, settings  86 
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Control systems, driving sta‐bility  114 
Convenient opening  35 
Coolant  201 
Coolant temperature  78 
Cooling function  142, 145  
Cooling, maximum  145 
Cooling system  201 
Corrosion on brake discs  164 
Cruise control  125 
Cruise control, active with Stop & Go  119 
Cruising range  79 
Cupholder  158 
Current fuel consumption  80 
D
Damage, tires  193 
Damping control, dy‐ namic  115 
Data, technical  228 
Date  79 
Daytime running lights  90 
Defrosting, refer to defrosting the windows  142 
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting  146 
Defrosting the windows  142 
Dehumidifying, air  142, 145  
Destination distance  84 
Diesel exhaust fluid, at low temperatures  182 
Diesel exhaust fluid, having refilled  182 
Diesel exhaust fluid, on mini‐ mum  182 
Diesel exhaust fluid, replen‐ ishing yourself  182 
Diesel particulate filter  163 
Digital clock  79 
Digital compass  150 
Dimensions  228 
Dimmable exterior mirrors  55 
Dimmable interior rearview mirror  56 Direction indicator, refer to
Turn signals  65 
Display, electronic, instru‐ ment cluster  75 
Display in windshield  87 
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting  92 
Displays  73 
Displays, cleaning  224 
Disposal, coolant  201 
Disposal, vehicle battery  213 
Distance control, refer to PDC  128 
Distance to destination  84 
Divided screen view, split screen  22 
Door lock  37 
Door lock, refer to Remote control  32 
Drive-off assistant  118 
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC  114 
Driver assistance, refer to In‐ telligent Safety  102 
Driving Assistant, refer to In‐ telligent Safety  102 
Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol  116  
Driving instructions, breaking in  162  
Driving mode  116 
Driving notes, general  162 
Driving stability control sys‐ tems  114 
Driving style analysis  173 
Driving tips  162 
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol  114  
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol  115  
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol  115  
Dynamic Stability Control DSC  114 
Dynamic Traction Control DTC  115 E
ECO PRO  169 
ECO PRO, bonus range  170 
ECO PRO display  169 
ECO PRO driving mode  169 
ECO PRO driving style analy‐ sis  173  
ECO PRO mode  169 
ECO PRO Tip - driving in‐ struction  171 
EfficientDynamics  171 
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster  75 
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC  114 
Emergency detection, remote control  33 
Emergency release, fuel filler flap  178 
Emergency Request  215 
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance  216 
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start  33 
Emergency unlocking, trunk lid  38 
Energy Control  80 
Energy recovery  80 
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function  63 
Engine, automatic switch- off  63 
Engine compartment  196 
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in  197 
Engine coolant  201 
Engine idling when driving, coasting  172 
Engine oil  198 
Engine oil, adding  199 
Engine oil additives  199 
Engine oil change  200 
Engine oil filler neck  199 
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Engine oil types, alterna‐tive  200 
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved  200 
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion  33 
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing  216  
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine  62 
Engine stop  62 
Engine temperature  78 
Entering a car wash  221 
Equipment, interior  148 
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC  114 
Exchanging wheels/tires  193 
Exhaust system  163 
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature  55 
Exterior mirrors  54 
External start  216 
External temperature dis‐ play  79 
External temperature warn‐ ing  79 
Eyes for securing cargo  166 
F
Failure message, refer to Check Control  76 
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm  43 
Fan, refer to Air flow  142, 146  
Fault displays, refer to Check Control  76 
Filler neck for engine oil  199 
Fine wood, care  223 
First aid kit  216 
Fitting for towing, refer to Tow fitting  219 
Flat tire, changing wheels  212 
Flat Tire Monitor FTM  100 Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐
tor TPM  97 
Flat tire, warning lamp  98, 101  
Flooding  163 
Floor carpet, care  224 
Floor mats, care  224 
Fogged up windows  142 
Fold down the rear seat back‐ rest, see Though-loading
system  154 
Fold-out position, windshield wipers  68 
Foot brake  163 
Front airbags  94 
Front fog lamps  92 
Front fog lamps, bulb replace‐ ment  209 
Front lamps  205 
Front passenger airbags, au‐ tomatic deactivation  96 
Front passenger airbags, indi‐ cator lamp  96 
FTM Flat Tire Monitor  100 
Fuel  180 
Fuel cap  178 
Fuel consumption, current  80 
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion  84 
Fuel filler flap  178 
Fuel gauge  78 
Fuel quality  180 
Fuel recommendation  180 
Fuel, tank capacity  231 
Fuse  213 
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal garage door
opener  148 
Gasoline  180 
Gear change, automatic transmission  70 
Gear shift indicator  81 General driving notes  162 
Glass sunroof, powered  45 
Glove compartment  156 
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved  228 
H
Handbrake, refer to parking brake  65 
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code  149 
Hazard warning flashers  215 
Head airbags  94 
Headlamp control, auto‐ matic  90 
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture  89 
Headlamp flasher  66 
Headlamp glass  205 
Headlamps  205 
Headlamps, care  222 
Headlamp washer system  66 
Headliner  15 
Head restraints  47 
Head restraints, front  51 
Head restraints, rear  52 
Head-up Display  87 
Head-up Display, care  224 
Heavy cargo, stowing  166 
Height, vehicle  228 
High-beam Assistant  91 
High beams  66 
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant  91 
Hills  164 
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant  118 
Hints  6 
Holder for beverages  158 
Homepage  6 
Hood  197 
Horn  12 
Hotel function, trunk lid  38 
Hot exhaust system  163 
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Hydroplaning 163 
I Ice warning, see External temperature warning  79 
Icy roads, see External tem‐ perature warning  79 
Identification marks, tires  191 
Identification number, refer to Important features in the en‐
gine compartment  196 
iDrive  16 
Ignition key, refer to Remote control  32 
Ignition off  61 
Ignition on  61 
Indication of a flat tire  98, 101  
Indicator and warning lamps  76 
Individual air distribu‐ tion  142, 146  
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile  33 
Inflation pressure, tires  185 
Inflation pressure warning FTM, tires  100 
Info display, refer to Com‐ puter  83 
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM  98 
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM  101 
Instrument cluster  73 
Instrument cluster, electronic displays  75 
Instrument lighting  92 
Integrated key  32 
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle  27 
Intelligent Emergency Re‐ quest  215 
Intelligent Safety  102 
Intensity, AUTO pro‐ gram  145 
Interior equipment  148 Interior lamps  92 
Interior lamps via remote con‐ trol  36 
Interior motion sensor  43 
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature  56 
Interior rearview mirror, com‐ pass  150 
Interior rearview mirror, man‐ ually dimmable  56 
Internet page  6 
Interval display, service re‐ quirements  80 
J Jacking points for the vehicle jack  212 
Joystick, automatic transmis‐ sion  70 
Jump-starting  216 
K
Key/remote control  32 
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access  39 
Key Memory, refer to Per‐ sonal Profile  33 
Kickdown, automatic trans‐ mission  70 
Knee airbag  94 
L
Lamp replacement  204 
Lamp replacement, front  205 
Lamp replacement, rear  210 
Lamps  89 
Lamps and bulbs  204 
Lane departure warning  110 
Lane margin, warning  110 
Language on Control Dis‐ play  86 
Lashing eyes, securing cargo  166 LATCH child restraint fixing
system  58 
Launch Control  72 
Leather, care  222 
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes  205 
Length, vehicle  228 
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing  23 
Light alloy wheels, care  223 
Light control  90 
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs  205 
Lighter  152 
Lighting  89 
Lighting via remote con‐ trol  36 
Light switch  89 
Load  166 
Loading  165 
Lock, door  37 
Locking/unlocking via door lock  37 
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control  35 
Locking, automatic  41 
Locking, settings  41 
Lock, power window  44 
Locks, doors, and win‐ dows  60 
Low beams  89 
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant  91 
Lower back support  49 
Low-Sulfur Diesel  181 
Luggage rack, refer to Roof- mounted luggage rack  167 
Lumbar support  49 
M
Maintenance  202 
Maintenance require‐ ments  202 
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Maintenance system,BMW  202 
Malfunction displays, refer to Check Control  76 
Manual air distribu‐ tion  142, 146  
Manual air flow  142, 146  
Manual mode, transmis‐ sion  71 
Manual operation, door lock  37 
Manual operation, exterior mirrors  55 
Manual operation, fuel filler flap  178 
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC  129 
Manual operation, rearview camera  131 
Manual operation, Side View  133 
Manual operation, Top View  135 
Manual transmission  69 
Marking on approved tires  194 
Marking, run-flat tires  195 
Master key, refer to Remote control  32 
Maximum cooling  145 
Maximum speed, display  81 
Maximum speed, winter tires  194 
Measure, units of  87 
Medical kit  216 
Memory, seat, mirror  53 
Menu, EfficientDynamics  171 
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter  83 
Menus, operating, iDrive  16 
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept  18 
Messages, refer to Check Control  76 
Microfilter  143, 146  
Minimum tread, tires  193 Mirror  54 
Mirror memory  53 
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle  163 
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety  7 
Moisture in headlamp  205 
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play  16 
Mounting of child restraint fix‐ ing systems  57 
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons  12 
N Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication 
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints  51 
Neck restraints, rear, refer to Head restraints  52 
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner  223 
New wheels and tires  193 
No Passing Information  81 
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing  219 
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis  202 
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis  202 
Obstacle marking, rearview camera  132 
Octane rating, refer to Rec‐ ommended fuel grade  180 
Odometer  79 
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication 
Oil  198  
Oil, adding  199 
Oil additives  199 Oil change  200 
Oil change interval, service requirements  80 
Oil filler neck  199 
Oil types, alternative  200 
Oil types, approved  200 
Old batteries, disposal  213 
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display  16 
Onboard vehicle tool kit  204 
Opening/closing via door lock  37 
Opening and closing  32 
Opening and closing, without remote control  37 
Opening and closing, with re‐ mote control  35 
Operating concept, iDrive  16 
Optional equipment, standard equipment  6 
Outside air, refer to Auto‐ matic recirculated-air con‐
trol  145  
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature  78 
P Paint, vehicle  222 
Parallel parking assistant  136 
Park Distance Control PDC  128 
Parked-car ventilation  147 
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion  164 
Parking aid, refer to PDC  128 
Parking assistant  136 
Parking brake  65 
Parking lamps  89 
Particulate filter  163 
Parts and accessories  7 
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward  55 
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