
Unfavorable conditions
Do not use the system if unfavorable
conditions make it impossible to drive at a con‐
stant speed, for instance:▷On curvy roads.▷In heavy traffic.▷On slippery roads, in fog, snow or rain, or
on a loose road surface.
Otherwise, you could lose control of the vehi‐
cle and cause an accident.◀
General information
Depending on the set driving program, the
characteristics of the cruise control can
change in certain areas.
At a glance
Buttons on the steering wheel
Press the buttonFunctionSystem on/off, interruptStore speedResume speedRocker switch: change,
hold, store speed
Controls
Switching on Press the button on the steering
wheel.
The marking in the speedometer is set to the
current speed.
Cruise control can be used.
Switching off
Deactivated or interrupted system
If the system is deactivated or inter‐
rupted, actively intervene by braking and, if
necessary, with evasive maneuvers; otherwise,
there is the danger of an accident occurring.◀
Press the button.▷If active: press twice.▷If interrupted: press once.
The displays go out. The stored desired speed
is deleted.
Interrupting When active, press the button.
The system is automatically interrupted if:
▷The brakes are applied.▷The clutch pedal is depressed for a few
seconds or released while a gear is not en‐
gaged.▷The gear engaged is too high for the cur‐
rent speed.▷Selector lever position D is disengaged.▷DTC Dynamic Traction Control is activated
or DSC is deactivated.▷DSC is actively controlling stability.▷When SPORT+ is activated with Driving
Dynamics Control.
Maintaining/storing the current speed
Press the button.
Or
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Camera
The camera lens is located in the handle of the
tailgate. The image quality may be impaired by
dirt.
Clean the lens, refer to page  228.
Switching on/off
Switching on automatically With the engine running, engage selector lever
position R.
The rearview camera image is displayed if the
system was switched on via the iDrive.
Automatic deactivation during forward
travel
The system switches off when a certain driving
distance or speed is exceeded.
Switch the system back on if necessary.
Switching on/off manually Press the button.
▷On: the LED lights up.▷Off: the LED goes out.
The PDC is shown on the Control Display.
Switching on the rearview camera via
the iDrive
With PDC activated or Top View switched on:
  "Rear view camera"
The rearview camera image is displayed.
Display on the Control Display
Functional requirement▷The rearview camera is switched on.▷The tailgate is fully closed.
Activating the assistance functions
More than one assistance function can be ac‐
tive at the same time.
▷Parking aid lines
  "Parking aid lines"
Pathway and turning circle lines are dis‐
played.
▷Obstacle marking
  "Obstacle marking"
Spatially-shaped markings are displayed.
Pathway lines
▷Can be shown in the rearview camera im‐
age when in selector lever position R.▷Help you to estimate the space required
when parking and maneuvering on level
roads.▷Are dependent on the current steering an‐
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Turning circle lines▷Can be shown in the rearview camera im‐
age.▷Show the course of the smallest possible
turning circle on a level road.▷Only one turning circle line is displayed af‐
ter the steering wheel is turned past a cer‐
tain angle.
Obstacle marking
General information
Marks for detected obstacles can be shown in
the rearview camera image.
Their colored steps match the markings of the
PDC. This simplifies estimation of the distance
to the object shown.
Parking using pathway and turning
circle lines1.Position the vehicle so that the turning cir‐
cle lines lead to within the limits of the
parking space.2.Turn the steering wheel to the point where
the pathway line covers the corresponding
turning circle line.
Display settings
Brightness
With the rearview camera switched on:
1.  Select the symbol.2.Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached, and press the controller.
Contrast
With the rearview camera switched on:
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Cameras
The lenses of the Top View cameras are lo‐
cated at the bottom of the exterior mirror hous‐
ings. The image quality may be impaired by
dirt.
Clean the lens, refer to page  228.
Switching on/off
Switching on automatically With the engine running, engage selector lever
position R.
The Top View and PDC images are displayed if
the system is switched on via iDrive.
Automatic deactivation during forward
travel
The system switches off when a certain driving
distance or speed is exceeded.
Switch the system back on if necessary.
Switching on/off manually Press the button.
▷On: the LED lights up.▷Off: the LED goes out.
Top View is displayed.
Display
Visual warning
The approach of the vehicle to an object can
be shown on the Control Display.
When the distance to an object is small, a red
bar is shown in front of the vehicle, as it is in
the PDC display.
The display appears as soon as Top View is
activated.
When the image of the rearview camera is dis‐
played, it is possible to switch to top view:
  "Rear view camera"
Brightness With Top View switched on:
1.  Select the symbol.2.Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached, and press the controller.
Contrast
With Top View switched on:
1.  Select the symbol.2.Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached, and press the controller.
Displaying the turning circle and
pathway lines
▷The static, red turning circle line shows the
space needed to the side of the vehicle
when the steering wheel is turned all the
way.▷The variable, green pathway line assists
you in assessing the amount of space ac‐
tually needed to the side of the vehicle.
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track line is continuously adjusted for the
steering wheel movement.
  "Parking aid lines"
Turning circle and pathway lines are displayed.
System limits
Top View cannot be used in the following sit‐
uations:
▷With a door open.▷With the tailgate open.▷With an exterior mirror folded in.▷In poor light.
A Check Control message is displayed in some
of these situations.
Parking assistant The concept
This system assists the driver in parking paral‐
lel to the road.
Ultrasound sensors measure parking spaces
on both sides of the vehicle.
The parking assistant calculates the best pos‐
sible parking line and takes control of steering
during the parking procedure.
When parking, also take note of the visual and
acoustic information and instructions issued
by the PDC, the parking assistant and the rear‐
view camera and react accordingly.
A component of the parking assistant is the
PDC Park Distance Control, refer to page  129.
Hints
Personal responsibility
Even an active system does not relieve
the driver from personal responsibility for the
driving process.
Because of technical system limits, the system
cannot independently react appropriately in all
traffic situations.
Continuously and attentively monitor the driv‐
ing process, the area surrounding the vehicle
and the traffic situation, and actively intervene
when required, otherwise, there is a risk of an
accident.◀
Changes to the parking space
Changes to the parking space after it was
measured are not taken into account by the system.
Therefore, always be alert and ready to inter‐
vene; otherwise, there is the danger of an acci‐
dent occurring.◀
Transporting loads
Loads that extend beyond the perimeter
of the vehicle are not taken into account by the
system during the parking procedure.
Therefore, always be alert and ready to inter‐
vene; otherwise, there is the danger of an acci‐
dent occurring.◀
Curbs
The parking assistant may steer the vehi‐
cle over or onto curbs.
Therefore, always be alert and ready to inter‐
vene; otherwise, the wheels, tires, or the vehi‐
cle may become damaged.◀
An engine that has been switched off by the
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activated. When the system is deactivated,
the displays on the Control Display are
shown in gray.
Parking using the parking assistant
Check the traffic situation as well
Loud sounds outside and within the vehi‐
cle can drown out the signal tones of the park‐
ing assistant and PDC.
Check the traffic situation around the vehicle
with your own eyes; otherwise, there is the
danger of an accident.◀
1.Switch on the parking assistant and acti‐
vate it if necessary.
The status of the parking space search is
indicated on the Control Display.2.Follow the instructions on the Control Dis‐
play.
To achieve the best possible parking posi‐
tion, wait for the automatic steering wheel
movement after the gear change when the
vehicle is stationary.
The end of the parking procedure is indi‐
cated on the Control Display.3.Adjust the parking position yourself if nec‐
essary.
Interrupting manually
The parking assistant can be interrupted at any
time:
▷  "Parking Assistant"▷Press the button.
Interrupting automatically
The system is interrupted automatically in the
following situations:
▷If the driver grasps the steering wheel or if
he takes over steering.▷If a gear is selected that does not match
the instruction on the Control Display.▷If the vehicle speed exceeds approx.
6 mph/10 km/h.▷On snow-covered or slippery road surfaces
if necessary.▷If the Park Distance Control PDC displays
clearances that are too small.▷If a maximum number of parking attempts
or the time taken for parking is exceeded.▷When switching to another function on the
Control Display.
A Check Control message is displayed.
Resume An interrupted parking procedure can be con‐
tinued if necessary.
Follow the instructions on the Control Display
to do this.
System limits
No parking assistance
The parking assistant does not offer assis‐
tance in the following situations:
▷In tight curves.
Functional limitations
The system may not be fully functional in the
following situations:
▷On bumpy road surfaces such as gravel
roads.▷On slippery ground.▷When leaves or snow has collected in the
parking space.
Limits of ultrasonic measurement
The detection of objects can reach the physi‐
cal limits of ultrasonic measurement, e.g., in
the following circumstances:
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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  103.
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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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem  115 
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go  120 
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control  73 
Accessories and parts  7 
Activated-charcoal filter  147 
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion  112 
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC  120 
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display  114 
Adaptive Light Control  91 
Additives, oil  202 
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints  48 
After washing vehicle  226 
Airbags  95 
Airbags, indicator/warning light  96 
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode  143, 146  
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function  143, 146  
Air distribution, manual  143, 147  
Air flow, air conditioner  143 
Air flow, automatic climate control  147 
Air pressure, tires  191 
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion  147 
Alarm system  42 
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  197 
All-wheel-drive  116 
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter  150 
Alternative oil types  203 
Antifreeze, washer fluid  70 
Antilock Brake System, ABS  115 
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC  115 
Approved axle load  232 
Approved engine oils  203 
Arrival time  86 
Ash tray  153 
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance  220 
Assistance when driving off  119  
Assist system information, on Control Display  88 
AUTO intensity  146 
Automatic car wash  225 
Automatic climate con‐ trol  142  
Automatic climate control with enhanced features  145 
Automatic Cruise Control with Stop & Go  120 
Automatic Curb Monitor  56 
Automatic deactivation, front passenger airbags  97 
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol  91 
Automatic locking  42 
Automatic recirculated-air control  146 
Automatic tailgate  37 Automatic transmission with
Steptronic  70 
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control  145 
AUTO program, climate con‐ trol  143  
AUTO program, intensity  146 
Auto Start/Stop function  64 
Average fuel consumption  85 
Average speed  85 
Axle loads, weights  232 
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support  50 
Backrest, width  50 
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit  220  
Bar for tow-starting/ towing  223 
Battery replacement, vehicle battery  216 
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control  32 
Battery, vehicle  216 
Belts, safety belts  51 
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder  161 
Blinds, sun protection  45 
BMW Advanced Diesel  187 
BMW Assist, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation 
BMW Homepage  6 
BMW Internet page  6 
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem  205 
Bonus range, ECO PRO  176 Seite 234ReferenceEverything from A to Z234
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