
The tow fitting is in the onboard vehicle tool kit
located in a storage compartment on the right
side in the cargo area. Open the cover.
Tow fitting, information on use
▷Use only the tow fitting provided with
the vehicle and screw it all the way in.▷Use the tow fitting for towing on paved
roads only.▷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 for tow fitting
Press on the mark on the edge of the cover to
push it out.
Tow-starting
Steptronic transmission
Do not tow-start the vehicle.
Tow-starting the engine is not possible due to
the Steptronic transmission.
Have the cause of the starting problems fixed.
Manual transmission If possible, do not tow-start the vehicle but
start the engine by jump-starting, refer to
page  213. 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  63, 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 reel off the hazard warning
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3.Switch the engine off.4.Switch on the ignition.
Steptronic transmission:
1.Drive into the car wash.2.Engage selector lever position N.3.Switch the engine off.
In this way, the ignition remains switched
on, and a Check-Control message is dis‐
played.
Do not turn off the ignition in the car
wash
Do not turn off the ignition in the car wash;
otherwise, selector lever position P is en‐
gaged and damages can result.◀
The vehicle cannot be locked from the outside
when in selector lever position N. A signal
sounds when an attempt is made to lock the
vehicle.
To start the engine with manual transmission:
1.Press on the clutch pedal.2.Press the Start/Stop button.
To start the engine with Steptronic transmis‐
sion:
1.Depress the brake pedal.2.Press the Start/Stop button.
Pressing the Start/Stop button without step‐
ping on the brake turns the ignition off.
Selector lever positionSelector lever position P is engaged automati‐
cally:
▷When the ignition is switched off.▷After approx. 15 minutes.
Headlights
▷Do not rub dry and do not use abrasive or
acidic cleansers.▷Soak areas that have been dirtied e. g.,
from insects, with shampoo and wash off
with water.▷Thaw ice with de-icing spray; do not use an
ice scraper.
After washing the vehicle
After washing the vehicle, apply the brakes
briefly to dry them; otherwise, braking action
can be reduced and corrosion of the brake
discs can occur.
Completely remove all residues on the win‐
dows, to minimize loss of visibility due to
smearing and to reduce wiper noises and
wiper blade wear.
Vehicle care
Car care products BMW recommends using care and cleaning
products from BMW, since these have been
tested and approved.
Car care and cleaning products
Follow the instructions on the container.
When cleaning the interior, open the doors or
windows.
Only use products intended for cleaning vehi‐
cles.
Cleansers can contain substances that are
dangerous and harmful to your health.◀
Vehicle paint
Regular care contributes to driving safety and
value retention. Environmental influences in
areas with elevated air pollution or natural con‐
taminants, such as tree resin or pollen can af‐
fect the vehicle's paintwork. Tailor the fre‐
quency and extent of your car care to these
influences.
Aggressive substances such as spilled fuel, oil,
grease or bird droppings, must be removed im‐
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem  118 
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go  123 
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control  74 
Activated-charcoal filter  149 
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion  115 
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC  123 
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display  116 
Adaptive Light Control  92 
Additives, oil  198 
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints  49 
After washing vehicle  219 
Airbags  96 
Airbags, indicator/warning light  97 
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode  145, 148  
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function  145, 147  
Air distribution, manual  145, 148  
Air flow, air conditioner  145 
Air flow, automatic climate control  148 
Air pressure, tires  186 
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion  149 
Alarm system  44 
Alarm, unintentional  45 
All around the center con‐ sole  16 
All around the roofliner  17 All around the steering
wheel  14 
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires  193 
All-wheel-drive  119 
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter  152 
Alternative oil types  199 
Antifreeze, washer fluid  70 
Antilock Brake System, ABS  118 
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC  118 
Approved axle load  224 
Approved engine oils  199 
Arrival time  87 
Ash tray  155 
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance  213 
Assistance when driving off  122  
Assist system information, on Control Display  89 
Attentiveness assistant  116 
AUTO intensity  147 
Automatic car wash  218 
Automatic climate con‐ trol  144  
Automatic climate control with enhanced features  146 
Automatic Cruise Control with Stop & Go  123 
Automatic Curb Monitor  57 
Automatic deactivation, front- seat passenger airbags  98 
Automatic headlight con‐ trol  92 
Automatic locking  43 
Automatic recirculated-air control  148 Automatic transmission, see
Steptronic transmission  71 
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control  147 
AUTO program, climate con‐ trol  145  
AUTO program, intensity  147 
Auto Start/Stop function  65 
Average fuel consumption  86 
Average speed  86 
Axle loads, weights  224 
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support  51 
Backrest, width  51 
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit  213  
Bar for tow-starting/ towing  216 
Battery replacement, vehicle battery  210 
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control  35 
Battery, vehicle  209 
Belt carrier  54 
Belts, safety belts  53 
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder  161 
Blinds, sun protection  46 
BMW Assist, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation 
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem  201 
Bonus range, ECO PRO  174 
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholders  161 
Brake assistant  118 Seite 228ReferenceEverything from A to Z228
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Brake discs, break-in 166 
Brake force display  116 
Brake lights, adaptive  116 
Brake lights, brake force dis‐ play  116 
Brake pads, break-in  166 
Braking, hints  167 
Breakdown assis‐ tance  212, 213  
Break-in  166 
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play  89 
Bulb replacement  203 
Bulb replacement, front  204 
Bulb replacement, LED head‐ lights  205 
Bulb replacement, rear  206 
Bulb replacement, xenon headlights  204 
Bulbs and lights  203 
Button, RES  126 
Button, Start/Stop  63 
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting  213 
C
California Proposition 65 Warning  7 
Camera, care  221 
Camera, rearview cam‐ era  134  
Camera, Side View  137 
Camera, Top View  138 
Can holder, refer to Cuphold‐ ers  161  
Car battery  209 
Car care products  219 
Care, displays  221 
Care, vehicle  219 
Cargo  169 
Cargo area, enlarging  157 
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments  162 
Cargo, securing  170 Cargo straps, securing
cargo  170 
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol  34 
Carpet, care  221 
Car wash  218 
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system  167 
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice  201  
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation 
Center armrest  160 
Center console  16 
Central locking system  39 
Central screen, refer to Con‐ trol Display  18 
Changes, technical, refer to Safety  7 
Changing parts  203 
Changing wheels  209 
Changing wheels/tires  192 
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number  9 
Check Control  77 
Checking the engine oil level electronically  197 
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically  197 
Children, seating position  59 
Children, transporting safely  59 
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem  59 
Child restraint fixing system LATCH  61 
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting  59 
Child seat, mounting  59 
Child seats  59 
Chrome parts, care  220 
Cigarette lighter  155 
Cleaning displays  221 
Climate control  144, 146  Clock  81 
Closing/opening via door lock  39 
Closing/opening with remote control  37 
Clothes hooks  161 
Coasting  176 
Coasting with engine decou‐ pled, coasting  176 
Coasting with idling en‐ gine  176 
Cockpit  14 
Combination reel, refer to Turn signals  67 
Combination reel, refer to Wiper system  68 
Comfort Access  41 
COMFORT program, Dy‐ namic Driving Control  121 
Compartments in the doors  160 
Compass  153 
Computer  85 
Condensation on win‐ dows  148 
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle  168  
Condition Based Service CBS  201 
Configuring driving pro‐ gram  122 
Confirmation signal  43 
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation 
ConnectedDrive Services 
Connecting electrical devi‐ ces  155 
Continued driving with a flat tire  101 , 104  
Control Display  18 
Control Display, settings  88 
Controller  18, 19  
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Convenient opening with theremote control  37 
Coolant  200 
Coolant level  200 
Coolant temperature  81 
Cooling function  145, 147  
Cooling, maximum  147 
Cooling system  200 
Corrosion on brake discs  168 
Cosmetic mirror  155 
Cruise control  129 
Cruise control, active with Stop & Go  123 
Cruising range  81 
Cupholders  161 
Current fuel consumption  82 
D
Damage, tires  191 
Damping control, dy‐ namic  120 
Data, technical  224 
Date  81 
Daytime running lights  92 
Defrosting, refer to defrosting the windows  145 
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting  148 
Defrosting the windows  145 
Dehumidifying, air  145, 147  
Deleting personal data  24 
Deletion of personal data  24 
Destination distance  86 
Digital clock  81 
Digital compass  153 
Dimensions  224 
Dimmable exterior mirrors  58 
Dimmable interior rearview mirror  58 
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals  67 
Display, electronic, instru‐ ment cluster  76 
Display in windshield  89 Display lighting, refer to In‐
strument lighting  94 
Displays, cleaning  221 
Disposal, coolant  200 
Disposal, vehicle battery  210 
Distance control, refer to PDC  131 
Distance to destination  86 
Divided screen view, split screen  23 
Door lock  39 
Door lock, refer to Remote control  34 
Drive-off assistant  122 
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC  118 
Driver assistance, refer to In‐ telligent Safety  104 
Driving Assistant, refer to In‐ telligent Safety  104 
Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol  120  
Driving instructions, break- in  166  
Driving mode  120 
Driving notes, general  166 
Driving stability control sys‐ tems  118 
Driving style analysis  177 
Driving tips  166 
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol  118  
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol  119  
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol  120  
Dynamic Stability Control DSC  118 
Dynamic Traction Control DTC  119 
E ECO PRO  173 
ECO PRO, bonus range  174 
ECO PRO display  173 ECO PRO driving mode  173 
ECO PRO driving style analy‐ sis  177  
ECO PRO mode  173 
ECO PRO Tip - driving in‐ struction  175 
EfficientDynamics  176 
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster  76 
Electronic oil measure‐ ment  197 
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC  118 
Emergency detection, remote control  35 
Emergency release, fuel filler flap  182 
Emergency Request  212 
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance  213 
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start  35 
Emergency unlocking, trans‐ mission lock  74 
Emergency unlocking, trunk lid  41 
Energy Control  82 
Energy recovery  82 
Engine, automatic reel-off  65 
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function  65 
Engine compartment  195 
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in  196 
Engine coolant  200 
Engine idling when driving, coasting  176 
Engine oil  197 
Engine oil, adding  198 
Engine oil additives  198 
Engine oil change  199 
Engine oil filler neck  198 
Engine oil temperature  80 
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Engine oil types, ap‐proved  199 
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion  35 
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing  213  
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine  64 
Engine stop  64 
Engine temperature  80 
Entering a car wash  218 
Equipment, interior  151 
Error displays, see Check Control  77 
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC  118 
Exchanging wheels/tires  192 
Exhaust system  167 
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature  58 
Exterior mirrors  56 
External start  213 
External temperature dis‐ play  81 
External temperature warn‐ ing  81 
Eyes for securing cargo  170 
F
Failure message, see Check Control  77 
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm  45 
Fan, refer to Air flow  145, 148  
Filler neck for engine oil  198 
Fine wood, care  220 
First aid kit  213 
Fitting for towing, see tow fit‐ ting  216 
Flat tire, changing wheels  209 
Flat Tire Monitor FTM  103 
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM  99 Flat tire, warning
lamp  100, 103  
Flooding  167 
Floor carpet, care  221 
Floor mats, care  221 
Fogged up windows  145 
Fold down the rear seat back‐ rest, see Though-loading
system  157 
Fold-out position, wiper  70 
Foot brake  167 
Front airbags  96 
Front-end collision warning with braking function  108 
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion  105 
Front fog lights  94 
Front fog lights, front, bulb re‐ placement  206 
Front lights  204 
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation  98 
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp  98 
FTM Flat Tire Monitor  103 
Fuel  184 
Fuel consumption, current  82 
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion  86 
Fuel filler flap  182 
Fuel gauge  80 
Fuel lid  182 
Fuel quality  184 
Fuel recommendation  184 
Fuel, tank capacity  227 
Fuse  210 
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control  151 
Gasoline  184 Gear change, Steptronic
transmission  72 
Gear shift indicator  83 
General driving notes  166 
Glare shield  155 
Glass sunroof, powered  47 
Glove compartment  159 
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved  224 
H
Handbrake, refer to parking brake  67 
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code  152 
Hazard warning flashers  212 
Head airbags  96 
Headlight control, auto‐ matic  92 
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture  91 
Headlight flasher  68 
Headlight glass  204 
Headlights  204 
Headlights, care  219 
Headlight washer system  68 
Head restraints  49 
Head restraints, front  55 
Head-up Display  89 
Head-up Display, care  221 
Heavy cargo, stowing  170 
Height, vehicle  224 
High-beam Assistant  93 
High beams  68 
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant  93 
Hills  168 
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant  122 
Hints  6 
Holder for beverages  161 
Hood  196 
Horn  14 
Hotel function, trunk lid  40 
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Servotronic 122 
SET button, see Active Cruise Control, ACC  123 
SET button, see Cruise con‐ trol  129  
Settings, locking/unlock‐ ing  43 
Settings on Control Dis‐ play  88 
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ ror  56 
Shift paddles on steering wheel  73 
Side airbags  96 
Side View  136 
Signaling, horn  14 
Signals when unlocking  43 
Sitting safely  49 
Size  224 
Slide/tilt glass roof  47 
Smallest turning radius  224 
Snow chains  194 
Socket  155 
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics  201 
SOS button  212 
Spare fuse  210 
Specified engine oil types  199 
Speed, average  86 
Speed limit detection, com‐ puter  87 
Speed limiter, display  84 
Speed Limit Information  84 
Speed warning  87 
Split screen  23 
SPORT+ - program, Dynamic Driving Control  121 
Sport displays, torque dis‐ play, performance dis‐
play  87 
SPORT program, Dynamic Driving Control  121 
Sport program, transmis‐ sion  73 
Sport steering, variable  120 Stability control systems  118 
Start/stop, automatic func‐ tion  65 
Start/Stop button  63 
Start function during malfunc‐ tion  35 
Starting the engine  64 
Status control display, tires  100 
Status information, iDrive  23 
Status of Owner's Manual  6 
Steering assistance  122 
Steering wheel, adjusting  58 
Steering wheel heating  58 
Steptronic Sport transmis‐ sion  73 
Steptronic transmission  71 
Stopping the engine  64 
Storage compartment in the rear  161 
Storage compartments  159 
Storage compartments, loca‐ tions  159 
Storage, tires  193 
Storing the vehicle  221 
Summer tires, tread  191 
Sun visor  155 
Supplementary text mes‐ sage  80 
Surround View  134 
Switch for Dynamic Driv‐ ing  120  
Switch-on times, parked-car ventilation  150 
Switch, refer to Cockpit  14 
Symbols  6 
Symbols in the status field  23 
T Tachometer  80 
Tail lights  206 
Technical changes, refer to Safety  7 
Technical data  224 Telephone, see user's manual
for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication 
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control  145, 147  
Temperature display for ex‐ ternal temperature  81 
Temperature, engine oil  80 
Tempomat, refer to Active Cruise Control  123 
Terminal, starting aid  214 
Text message, supplemen‐ tary  80 
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system  44 
Thigh support  51 
Through-loading system  157 
Tilt alarm sensor  45 
Time of arrival  87 
Tire damage  191 
Tire identification marks  190 
Tire inflation pressure  186 
Tire inflation pressure moni‐ tor, refer to FTM  103 
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM  99 
Tires, changing  192 
Tires, everything on wheels and tires  186 
Tires, run-flat tires  193 
Tire tread  191 
Tone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication 
Tool  203 
Top View  137 
Total vehicle weight  224 
Touchpad  21 
Tow fitting  216 
Towing  215 
Tow lug, see tow fitting  216 
Tow-starting  215 
Tow truck  215 
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor  99 
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