
▷The external temperature is high and auto‐
matic climate control is running.▷The passenger compartment has not yet
been heated or cooled to the required
level.▷The engine is not yet at operating temper‐
ature.▷The wheels are at a sharp angle or the
steering wheel is being turned.▷After driving in reverse.▷Fogging of the windows when the auto‐
matic climate control is switched on.▷Vehicle battery is heavily discharged.▷The engine compartment lid is unlocked.▷The parking assistant is activated.▷Stop-and-go traffic.▷The selector lever is in position N or M/S.▷Use of fuel with high ethanol content.
Starting the engine
The engine starts automatically under the fol‐
lowing conditions:
▷Automatic transmission:
By releasing the brake pedal.▷Manual transmission:
The clutch pedal is pressed.
After the engine starts, accelerate as usual.
Safety mode
After the engine switches off automatically, it
will not start again automatically if any one of
the following conditions are met.
▷The driver's safety belt is unbuckled and
the driver's door is open.▷The hood was unlocked.
Some indicator lamps light up for varying
lengths of time.
The engine can only be started via the Start/
Stop button.
Note
Even if driving away was not intended, the de‐
activated engine starts up automatically in the
following situations:▷Excessive warming of the passenger com‐
partment when the cooling function is
switched on.▷The steering wheel is turned.▷Automatic transmission: change from se‐
lector lever position D to N, R or M/S.▷Automatic transmission: change from se‐
lector lever position P to N, D, R or M/S.▷The vehicle begins rolling.▷Fogging of the windows when the auto‐
matic climate control is switched on.▷Vehicle battery is heavily discharged.▷Excessive cooling of the passenger com‐
partment when the heating is switched on.▷Low brake vacuum pressure; this can oc‐
cur, for example, if the brake pedal is de‐
pressed a number of times in succession.
Activating/deactivating the system
manually
Using the button
Press the button.
▷LED comes on: Auto Start Stop function is
deactivated.
The engine is started during an automatic
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temperature falls again. This behavior may
cause a warning to be issued if temperatures
fall very sharply.
Malfunction The yellow warning lamp flashes and
then lights up continuously. A Check
Control message is displayed. No flat
tire or loss of tire pressure can be detected.
Display in the following situations:▷A wheel without TPM electronics is fitted:
have the service center check it if neces‐
sary.▷Malfunction: have the system checked by
your service center.▷TPM was unable to complete the reset.
Reset the system again.▷Disturbance by systems or devices with
the same radio frequency: after leaving the
area of the disturbance, the system auto‐
matically becomes active again.
Declaration according to NHTSA/
FMVSS 138 Tire Pressure Monitoring
System
Each tire, including the spare (if provided)
should be checked monthly when cold and in‐
flated to the inflation pressure recommended
by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle
placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your
vehicle has tires of a different size than the size
indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation
pressure label, you should determine the
proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has
been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pres‐
sure telltale when one or more of your tires is
significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when
the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you
should stop and check your tires as soon as
possible, and inflate them to the proper pres‐
sure. Driving on a significantly under-inflated
tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to
tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel ef‐
ficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the
vehicle's handling and stopping ability. Please
note that the TPMS is not a substitute for
proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver's
responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure,
even if under-inflation has not reached the
level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low
tire pressure telltale. Your vehicle has also
been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indi‐
cator to indicate when the system is not oper‐
ating properly. The TPMS malfunction indica‐
tor is combined with the low tire pressure
telltale. When the system detects a malfunc‐
tion, the telltale will flash for approximately one
minute and then remain continuously illumi‐
nated. This sequence will continue upon sub‐
sequent vehicle start-ups as long as the mal‐
function exists. When the malfunction indicator
is illuminated, the system may not be able to
detect or signal low tire pressure as intended.
TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of
reasons, including the installation of replace‐
ment or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle
that prevent the TPMS from functioning prop‐
erly. Always check the TPMS malfunction tell‐
tale after replacing one or more tires or wheels
on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement
or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS
to continue to function properly.
FTM Flat Tire Monitor The conceptThe system detects a pressure loss on the ba‐sis of speed differences between the individual
wheels while driving.
In the event of a pressure loss, the diameter
and therefore the rotational speed of the corre‐
sponding wheel change. This is detected and
reported as a flat tire.
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Saving fuelVehicle 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.
General information Your vehicle contains advanced technology for
the reduction of fuel consumption and emis‐
sions.
Fuel consumption depends on a number of dif‐
ferent factors.
The implementation of certain measures, driv‐
ing style and regular maintenance can have an
influence on fuel consumption and on the envi‐
ronmental impact.
Remove unnecessary cargoAdditional weight increases fuel consumption.
Remove attached parts
following use
Remove auxiliary mirrors, roof or rear luggage
racks which are no longer required following
use.
Attached parts on the vehicle impair the aero‐
dynamics and increase the fuel consumption.Close the windows and glass
sunroof
Driving with the glass sunroof and windows
open results in increased air resistance and
thereby reduces the range.
Tires
General information Tires can affect fuel consumption values in
various ways, for instance fuel consumption
can be influenced by the size of the tires.
Check the tire inflation pressure
regularly
Check and, if necessary, correct the tire infla‐
tion pressure at least twice a month and before
starting on a long trip.
Low tire inflation pressure increases rolling re‐
sistance and thus raises fuel consumption and
tire wear.
Drive away immediately
Do not wait for the engine to warm-up while
the vehicle remains stationary. Start driving
right away, but at moderate engine speeds.
This is the fastest way for the cold engine to
reach its operating temperature.
Look well ahead when
driving
Avoid unnecessary acceleration and braking.
By maintaining a suitable distance to the vehi‐
cle driving ahead of you.
Driving smoothly and looking ahead reduces
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Rotating wheels between axlesDifferent wear patterns can occur on the frontand rear axles depending on individual driving
conditions. The tires can be rotated between
the axles to achieve even wear. Your service
center will be glad to advise you. After rotating,
check the tire pressure and correct if neces‐
sary.
Rotating the tires is not permissible on vehi‐
cles with different tire sizes on the front and
rear axles, i.e. when using different types of
tires.
Storage
Store wheels and tires in a cool, dry place with
as little exposure to light as possible.
Always protect tires against all contact with oil,
grease and fuels.
Do not exceed the maximum tire inflation pres‐
sure indicated on the side wall of the tire.
Run-flat tires
Label
RSC label on the tire sidewall.
The wheels are composed of special rims and
tires that are self-supporting, to a limited de‐
gree.
The support of the sidewall allows the tire to
remain drivable to a restricted degree in the
event of a pressure loss.
FTM: continued driving with a damaged tire,
refer to page  102.
TPM: continued driving with a damaged tire,
refer to page  99.
Changing run-flat tires
For your own safety, only use run-flat tires. No
spare tire is available in the case of a flat tire.
Your service center will be glad to advise you.
Snow chains
Fine-link snow chains
Only certain types of fine-link snow chains
have been tested by the manufacturer of the
vehicle, classified as road-safe and approved.
Information about the approved snow chains
are available from the service center.
Use
Use only in pairs on the rear wheels, equipped
with the tires of the following size:▷205/60 R 16.▷225/55 R 16.▷225/50 R 17.▷225/45 R 18.
Follow the chain manufacturer's instructions.
Make sure that the snow chains are always
sufficiently tight. Retighten as needed accord‐
ing to the chain manufacturer's instructions.
Do not initialize the Flat Tire Monitor after
mounting snow chains, as doing so may result
in incorrect readings.
Do not initialize the Tire Pressure Monitor after
mounting snow chains, as doing so may result
in incorrect readings.
When driving with snow chains, briefly activate
Dynamic Traction Control if necessary.
Maximum speed with snow chains Do not exceed a speed of 30 mph/50 km/h
when using snow chains.
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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 
Brake assistant  114 Seite 232ReferenceEverything from A to Z232
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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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PDC Park Distance Con‐trol  128  
Pedestrian warning with city braking function  108 
Personal Profile  33 
Personal Profile, exporting profiles  34 
Personal Profile, importing profiles  35 
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof  45 
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows  44 
Plastic, care  223 
Power failure  213 
Power sunroof, glass  45 
Power windows  43 
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure  185 
Pressure warning FTM, tires  100 
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file  33 
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive  22 
Protective function, glass sunroof  45 
Protective function, win‐ dows  44 
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller  16, 17  
R Radiator fluid  201 
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control  32 
Radio ready state  62 
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication 
Rain sensor  67 
Rear socket  153 
Rear turn signal, bulb replace‐ ment  210 
Rearview camera  130 Rearview mirror  54 
Rear window de‐ froster  142, 146  
Recirculated-air filter  146 
Recirculated-air mode  142, 145  
Recommended fuel grade  180 
Recommended tire brands  194 
Refueling  178 
Remaining range  79 
Remote control/key  32 
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion  36 
Remote control, univer‐ sal  148  
Replacement fuse  213 
Replacing parts  204 
Replacing wheels/tires  193 
Reporting safety defects  9 
RES button  122 
Reserve warning, refer to Range  79 
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM  98 
Retaining straps, securing cargo  166 
Retreaded tires  194 
Roadside parking lamps  90 
Roller sunblinds  44 
RON recommended fuel grade  180 
Roof load capacity  228 
Roof-mounted luggage rack  167 
Rope for tow-starting/ towing  219 
RSC Run Flat System Com‐ ponent, refer to Run-flat
tires  195 
Rubber components, care  223 
Run-flat tires  195 S
Safe braking  163 
Safety  7 
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat  51 
Safety belts  50 
Safety belts, care  223 
Safety switch, windows  44 
Safety systems, airbags  94 
Saving fuel  168 
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play  16 
Screwdriver, see Onboard ve‐ hicle tool kit  204 
Screw thread for tow fit‐ ting  220 
Seat and mirror memory  53 
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts  50 
Seat heating, front  50 
Seat heating, rear  50 
Seating position for chil‐ dren  57 
Seats  47 
Selection list in instrument cluster  83 
Selector lever, automatic transmission  70 
Sensors, care  224 
Service and warranty  8 
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service
CBS  202 
Service requirements, dis‐ play  80 
Service, Roadside Assis‐ tance  216 
Services, ConnectedDrive 
Settings, locking/unlock‐ ing  41 
Settings on Control Dis‐ play  86 
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ ror  53 Seite 238ReferenceEverything from A to Z238
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