
Engine compartmentVehicle 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.
Important features in the engine compartment
1Jump-starting, negative terminal2Vehicle identification number3Washer fluid reservoir4Jump-starting, positive terminal5Engine compartment fuse box6Oil filler neck7Coolant reservoir
The coolant reservoir for 6-cylinder and
diesel engines is located on the opposite
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if it can be established, are transmitted to
the BMW Response Center.▷If the LED is flashing, but the BMW Re‐
sponse Center can no longer be heard via
the speaker, you can nevertheless still be
heard for the BMW Response Center.
Initiating an Emergency Request
automatically
Under certain conditions, an Emergency Re‐
quest is automatically initiated immediately af‐
ter a severe accident. Automatic Collision Noti‐
fication is not affected by pressing the SOS
button.
Warning triangle
The warning triangle is located on the inside of
the trunk lid.
To remove, loosen the bracket.
First aid kit NoteSome of the articles have a limited service life.
Check the expiration dates of the contents
regularly and replace any expired items
promptly.
Storage
The first aid kit is located in the cargo area in a
storage compartment.
Roadside Assistance
Service availability
Roadside Assistance can be reached around
the clock in many countries. You can obtain as‐
sistance there in the event of a vehicle break‐
down.
Roadside Assistance The Roadside Assistance phone number can
be viewed on the iDrive or a connection to
Roadside Assistance can be established di‐
rectly.
For additional information, see user's manual
for Navigation, Entertainment and Communi‐
cation.
Jump-starting
Notes
If the battery is discharged, an engine can be
started using the battery of another vehicle
and two jumper cables. Only use jumper ca‐
bles with fully insulated clamp handles.
To prevent personal injury or damage to both
vehicles, adhere strictly to the following proce‐
dure.
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Do not touch live parts
To avoid the risk of potentially fatal in‐
jury, always avoid all contact with electrical
components while the engine is running.◀
Preparation1.Check whether the battery of the other ve‐
hicle has a voltage of 12 volts. This infor‐
mation can be found on the battery.2.Switch off the engine of the assisting vehi‐
cle.3.Switch off any electronic systems/power
consumers in both vehicles.
Bodywork contact between vehicles
Make sure that there is no contact be‐
tween the bodywork of the two vehicles; other‐
wise, there is the danger of short circuits.◀
Starting aid terminals Connecting order
Connect the jumper cables in the correct
order; otherwise, there is the danger of injury
from sparking.◀
The so-called starting aid terminal in the en‐
gine compartment acts as the battery's posi‐
tive terminal.
Open the cover of the starting aid terminal.
The body ground or a special nut acts as the
battery negative terminal.
Connecting the cables
1.Open the cover of the BMW starting aid
terminal.2.Attach one terminal clamp of the positive
jumper cable to the positive terminal of the
battery, or to the corresponding starting
aid terminal of the vehicle providing assis‐
tance.3.Attach the terminal clamp on the other end
of the cable to the positive terminal of the
battery, or to the corresponding starting
aid terminal of the vehicle to be started.4.Attach one terminal clamp of the negative
jumper cable to the negative terminal of
the battery, or to the corresponding engine
or body ground of assisting vehicle.5.Attach the second terminal clamp to the
negative terminal of the battery, or to the
corresponding engine or body ground of
the vehicle to be started.
Starting the engine
Never use spray fluids to start the engine.
1.Start the engine of the assisting vehicle
and let it run for several minutes at an in‐
creased idle speed.
If the vehicle being started has a diesel en‐
gine: let the engine of the assisting vehicle
run for approx. 10 minutes.2.Start the engine of the vehicle being
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If the first starting attempt is not success‐
ful, wait a few minutes before making an‐
other attempt in order to allow the dis‐
charged battery to recharge.3.Let both engines run for several minutes.4.Disconnect the jumper cables in the re‐
verse order.
Check the battery and recharge if necessary.
Tow-starting and towing Note Tow-starting and towing
When tow-starting and towing the vehi‐
cle, switch off the Intelligent Safety systems;
otherwise, improper behavior of the braking
function of individual systems could result in
an accident.◀
Switching off Intelligent Safety systems, refer
to page  102.
Manual transmission Gearshift lever in neutral position.
Towing Follow the towing instructions
Follow all towing instructions; otherwise,
vehicle damage or accidents may occur.◀
▷Make sure that the ignition is switched on;
otherwise, the low beams, tail lamps, turn
signals, and windshield wipers may be un‐
available.▷Do not tow the vehicle with the rear axle
tilted, as the front wheels could turn.▷When the engine is stopped, there is no
power assist. Consequently, more force
needs to be applied when braking and
steering.▷Larger steering wheel movements are re‐
quired.▷The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than the vehicle being towed; otherwise,
it will not be possible to control the vehicle
response.
Tow truck
Your vehicle should be transported with a tow
truck with a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed.
Do not lift the vehicle
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or
body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage
may result.◀
Automatic transmission: transporting
your vehicle
Note Your vehicle is not permitted to be towed.
Therefore, contact a service center in the
event of a breakdown.
Do not have the vehicle towed
Have your vehicle transported on a load‐
ing platform only; otherwise, damage may oc‐
cur.◀
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▷Avoid lateral loading of the tow fitting, e.g.,
do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting.
Otherwise, damage to the tow fitting and the
vehicle can occur.◀
Screw thread
Press on the mark on the edge of the cover to
push it out.
Tow-starting
Automatic transmission
Do not tow-start the vehicle.
Due to the automatic transmission, the engine
cannot be started by tow-starting.
Have the cause of the starting difficulties rem‐
edied.
Manual transmission
If possible, do not tow-start the vehicle but
start the engine by jump-starting, refer to
page  216. If the vehicle is equipped with a cat‐
alytic converter, only tow-start while the en‐
gine is cold.
1.Switch on the hazard warning system and
comply with local regulations.2.Ignition, refer to page  61, on.3.Engage third gear.4.Have the vehicle tow-started with the
clutch pedal pressed and slowly release
the pedal. After the engine starts, immedi‐
ately press on the clutch pedal again.5.Stop at a suitable location, remove the tow
bar or rope, and switch off the hazard
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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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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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