
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, i.e., the elec‐
trolyte will last for the 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.◀
After a battery replacement, have the battery
registered on the vehicle by your service cen‐
ter to ensure that all comfort functions are fully
available and that any Check Control mes‐
sages of these comfort functions are no longer
displayed.
Charging the battery
Note Do not plug chargers into the socketDo not connect battery chargers to the
factory-installed sockets in the vehicle as this
may damage the battery.◀
General information Make sure that the battery is always suffi‐
ciently charged to guarantee that the battery
remains usable for its full service life.
The battery may need to be charged in the fol‐
lowing cases:▷When making frequent short-distance
drives.▷If the vehicle is not used for prolonged pe‐
riods, longer than a month.
Starting aid terminals
In the vehicle, only charge the battery via the
starting aid terminals, refer to page  212, in the
engine compartment with the engine off.
Power failure After a temporary power loss, some equipment
needs to be reinitialized.
Individual settings need to be reprogrammed:
▷Seat and mirror memory: store the posi‐
tions again.▷Time: update.▷Date: update.▷Radio station: saving new, see user's
manual for Navigation, Entertainment and
Communication.▷Navigation system: wait for the operability
of the navigation.
Disposing of old batteries
Have old batteries disposed of by your
service center or bring them to a recy‐
cling center.
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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
Note the following:▷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:
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Technical dataVehicle equipment
All 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.Dimensions
Width, height
1Vehicle height: 54.2 inches/1,377 mm2Vehicle width without exterior mirrors:
71.8 inches/1,825 mm
3Vehicle width with exterior mirrors: 79.4 in‐
ches/2,017 mm
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Connecting electrical devi‐ces  153 
Control Display  16 
Control Display, settings  86 
Controller  16, 17  
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility  115 
Convenient opening  36 
Coolant  195 
Coolant temperature  79 
Cooling function  143, 145  
Cooling, maximum  145 
Cooling system  195 
Corrosion on brake discs  166 
Cruise control  126 
Cruise control, active with Stop & Go  120 
Cruising range  79 
Cupholder  159 
Current fuel consumption  80 
D
Damage, tires  186 
Damping control, dy‐ namic  116 
Data, technical  222 
Date  79 
Daytime running lights  90 
Defrosting, refer to defrosting the windows  143 
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting  146 
Defrosting the windows  143 
Dehumidifying, air  143 
Destination distance  85 
Digital clock  79 
Digital compass  151 
Dimensions  222 
Dimmable exterior mirrors  55 
Dimmable interior rearview mirror  55 
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals  66 
Display, electronic, instru‐ ment cluster  75 Display in windshield  140 
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting  92 
Displays  73 
Displays, cleaning  219 
Disposal, coolant  195 
Disposal, vehicle battery  207 
Distance control, refer to PDC  128 
Distance to destination  85 
Divided screen view, split screen  21 
Door lock, refer to Remote control  32 
Drive-off assistant  119 
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC  115 
Driver assistance, see Intelli‐ gent Safety  102 
Driving Assistant, see Intelli‐ gent Safety  102 
Driving experience switch  117 
Driving instructions, breaking in  164  
Driving mode  117 
Driving notes, general  164 
Driving stability control sys‐ tems  115 
Driving tips  164 
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol  115  
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol  116  
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol  116  
Dynamic Stability Control DSC  115 
Dynamic Traction Control DTC  116 
E
ECO PRO  171 
ECO PRO Analyser  175 
ECO PRO, bonus range  172 ECO PRO display  171 
ECO PRO driving mode  171 
ECO PRO mode  171 
ECO PRO Tip - driving in‐ struction  173 
EfficientDynamics  173 
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster  75 
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC  115 
Emergency detection, remote control  33 
Emergency release, door lock  37 
Emergency release, fuel filler flap  178 
Emergency Request  210 
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance  211 
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start  33 
Emergency unlocking, trunk lid  39 
Energy Control  80 
Energy recovery  80 
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function  63 
Engine, automatic switch- off  63 
Engine compartment  190 
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in  191 
Engine coolant  195 
Engine idling when driving, coasting  174 
Engine oil  192 
Engine oil, adding  193 
Engine oil additives  193 
Engine oil change  193 
Engine oil filler neck  193 
Engine oil temperature  78 
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive  193 
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Engine start during malfunc‐tion  33 
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing  211  
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine  62 
Engine stop  62 
Engine temperature  78 
Entering a car wash  216 
Equipment, interior  149 
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC  115 
Exchanging wheels/tires  187 
Exhaust system  165 
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature  55 
Exterior mirrors  54 
External start  211 
External temperature dis‐ play  79 
External temperature warn‐ ing  79 
Eyes for securing cargo  168 
F
Failure message, refer to Check Control  76 
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm  43 
Fan, refer to Air flow  143, 146  
Fault displays, refer to Check Control  76 
Filler neck for engine oil  193 
Fine wood, care  218 
First aid kit  211 
Fitting for towing, refer to Tow fitting  214 
Flat tire, changing wheels  206 
Flat Tire Monitor FTM  100 
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM  97 
Flat tire, warning lamp  98, 101  Flooding  165 
Floor carpet, care  219 
Floor mats, care  219 
Fogged up windows  143 
Fold down the rear seat back‐ rest, see Though-loading
system  155 
Fold-out position, windshield wipers  68 
Foot brake  165 
Front airbags  94 
Front fog lamps  92 
Front fog lamps, front, bulb replacement  203 
Front lamps  199 
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  85 
Fuel filler flap  178 
Fuel gauge  78 
Fuel quality  180 
Fuel recommendation  180 
Fuel, tank capacity  225 
Fuse  208 
G
Garage door opener, refer to Integrated universal remote
control  149 
Gasoline  180 
Gasoline quality  180 
Gear change, automatic transmission  70 
Gear shift indicator  81 
General driving notes  164 
Glass sunroof, powered  45 
Glove compartment  157 Gross vehicle weight, ap‐
proved  223 
Gross weight, permissible for trailer towing  223 
H
Handbrake, refer to parking brake  65 
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code  150 
Hazard warning flashers  210 
Head airbags  94 
Headlamp control, auto‐ matic  90 
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture  89 
Headlamp flasher  66 
Headlamp glass  199 
Headlamps  199 
Headlamps, care  217 
Headlamp washer system  66 
Headliner  15 
Head restraints  47 
Head restraints, front  52 
Head-up Display  140 
Head-up Display, care  219 
Heavy cargo, stowing  168 
Height, vehicle  222 
High-beam Assistant  91 
High beams  66 
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant  91 
Hills  166 
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant  119 
Hints  6 
Holder for beverages  159 
Homepage  6 
Hood  191 
Horn  12 
Hotel function, trunk lid  39 
Hot exhaust system  165 
HUD Head-up Display  140 
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IIce warning, refer to External temperature warning  79 
Icy roads, refer to External temperature warning  79 
Identification marks, tires  184 
Identification number, refer to Important features in the en‐
gine compartment  190 
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  143, 146  
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile  33 
Inflation pressure, tires  181 
Inflation pressure warning FTM, tires  100 
Info display, refer to Com‐ puter  84 
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 universal remote control  149 
Intelligent Emergency Re‐ quest  210 
Intelligent Safety  102 
Intensity, AUTO pro‐ gram  145 
Interior equipment  149 
Interior lamps  92 Interior lamps via remote con‐
trol  36 
Interior motion sensor  43 
Interior rearview mirror  55 
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature  55 
Interior rearview mirror, com‐ pass  151 
Internet page  6 
Interval display, service re‐ quirements  80 
J Jacking points for the vehicle jack  207 
Joystick, automatic transmis‐ sion  70 
Jump-starting  211 
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  198 
Lamp replacement, front  199 
Lamp replacement, rear  204 
Lamps  89 
Lamps and bulbs  198 
Lane departure warning  109 
Lane margin, warning  109 
Language on Control Dis‐ play  87 
Lashing eyes, securing cargo  168 
LATCH child restraint fixing system  58 Launch Control  71 
Leather, care  217 
LED light, bulb replace‐ ment  203 
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes  199 
Length, vehicle  223 
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing  22 
Light alloy wheels, care  218 
Light control  90 
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs  199 
Lighter  153 
Lighting  89 
Lighting via remote con‐ trol  36 
Light switch  89 
Load  167 
Loading  167 
Lock, door  37 
Locking/unlocking from in‐ side  38 
Locking/unlocking via door lock  37 
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control  36 
Locking, automatic  41 
Locking, central  35 
Locking, settings  41 
Low beams  89 
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant  91 
Lower back support  49 
Luggage rack, refer to Roof- mounted luggage rack  168 
Lumbar support  49 
M
Maintenance  196 
Maintenance require‐ ments  196 
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Maintenance system,BMW  196 
Malfunction displays, refer to Check Control  76 
Manual air distribu‐ tion  143, 146  
Manual air flow  143, 146  
Manual mode, transmis‐ sion  70 
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  132 
Manual operation, Side View  134 
Manual operation, Top View  135 
Manual transmission  69 
Marking on approved tires  187 
Marking, run-flat tires  188 
Master key, refer to Remote control  32 
Maximum cooling  145 
Maximum speed, display  82 
Maximum speed, winter tires  188 
Measure, units of  87 
Medical kit  211 
Memory, seat, mirror  53 
Menu, EfficientDynamics  173 
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter  84 
Menus, operating, iDrive  16 
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept  18 
Messages, refer to Check Control  76 
Microfilter  144, 147  
Minimum tread, tires  186 Mirror  54 
Mirror memory  53 
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle  165 
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety  7 
Moisture in headlamp  199 
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  52 
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner  218 
New wheels and tires  187 
No Passing Information  82 
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing  214 
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis  197 
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis  197 
Obstacle marking, rearview camera  133 
Octane rating, refer to Gaso‐ line quality  180 
Odometer  79 
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication 
Oil  192  
Oil, adding  193 
Oil additives  193 
Oil change  193 Oil change interval, service
requirements  80 
Oil filler neck  193 
Oil types, alternative  193 
Oil types, approved  193 
Old batteries, disposal  207 
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display  16 
Onboard vehicle tool kit  198 
Opening and closing  32 
Opening and closing, from in‐ side  38 
Opening and closing via door lock  37 
Opening and closing, with re‐ mote control  36 
Opening the trunk lid with no- touch activation  40 
Operating concept, iDrive  16 
Optional equipment, standard equipment  6 
Outside air, refer to Auto‐ matic recirculated-air con‐
trol  146  
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature  79 
Overtaking prohibitions  82 
P Paint, vehicle  217 
Parallel parking assistant  137 
Park Distance Control PDC  128 
Parked-car ventilation  147 
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion  166 
Parking aid, refer to PDC  128 
Parking assistant  137 
Parking brake  65 
Parking lamps  89 
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward  55 
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PDC Park Distance Con‐trol  128  
Pedestrian warning with city braking function  107 
Permissible axle load  223 
Personal Profile  33 
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof  45 
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows  44 
Plastic, care  218 
Power failure  207 
Power sunroof, glass  45 
Power windows  43 
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure  181 
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  195 
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 lamps  204 
Rear socket  154 
Rearview mirror  54 
Rear window de‐ froster  143, 146  
Recirculated-air filter  147 Recirculated-air
mode  143, 146  
Recommended tire brands  187 
Refueling  178 
Remaining range  79 
Remote control/key  32 
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion  36 
Remote control, univer‐ sal  149  
Replacement fuse  208 
Replacing parts  198 
Replacing wheels/tires  187 
Reporting safety defects  9 
RES button  123 
Reserve warning, refer to Range  79 
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM  98 
Retaining straps, securing cargo  168 
Retreaded tires  187 
Roadside parking lamps  90 
Roller sunblinds  44 
RON gasoline quality  180 
Roof load capacity  223 
Roof-mounted luggage rack  168 
Rope for tow-starting/ towing  214 
RSC Run Flat System Com‐ ponent, refer to Run-flat
tires  188 
Rubber components, care  218 
Run-flat tires  188 
S Safe braking  165 
Safety  7 
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat  51 
Safety belts  51 Safety belts, care  218 
Safety Package, refer to Ac‐ tive Protection  112 
Safety systems, airbags  94 
Saving fuel  170 
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play  16 
Screwdriver  198 
Screw thread for tow fit‐ ting  215 
Seat and mirror memory  53 
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts  51 
Seat heating, front  50 
Seating position for chil‐ dren  57 
Seats  47 
Selection list in instrument cluster  84 
Selector lever, automatic transmission  70 
Sensors, care  219 
Service and warranty  7 
Service history  81 
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service
CBS  196 
Service requirements, dis‐ play  80 
Service, Roadside Assis‐ tance  211 
Services, ConnectedDrive 
Settings, locking/unlock‐ ing  41 
Settings on Control Dis‐ play  86 
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ ror  53 
Shifting, automatic transmis‐ sion  69 
Shifting, manual transmis‐ sion  69 
Shift paddles on steering wheel  71 
Side airbags  94 
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