
4.Loosen the two nuts with the screwdriver,
arrows.5.Grasp the inner edge of the tail lamp, ar‐
row 1, and carefully pull it backward and
out, arrow 2. Use your free hand to hold it
in place in order to prevent the tail lamp
from coming loose suddenly. Make sure
that the foam rubber sealing ring is on the
centering pin.6.Release the catch at the top on the con‐
nector of the connecting line and remove
the connector from the bulb holder.
Replacing the bulbs
1.Loosen the three fasteners, arrows 1, on
the bulb holder and remove the bulb holder
from the tail lamp, arrow 2.2.Press the defective bulb gently into the
socket, turn counterclockwise and remove.3.Proceed in the reverse order to insert the
new bulb and attach the bulb holder. Make
sure that the bulb holder engages in all fas‐
teners.
Installing the tail lamp
1.Connect the connecting line to the tail
lamp and secure the bulb holder in the clip.2.Make sure that the foam rubber sealing
ring is on the centering pin, arrow 2, and is
not damaged.3.Position and firmly press the outer part of
the tail lamp onto the rubber mount, ar‐
row 1 and the inner part onto the centering
component, arrow 2. Make sure that the
tail lamp engages in the rubber mount.4.Screw the tail lamp on with the two nuts.5.Fit the cover in place and screw onto the
fastener. Make sure that the tubular seal is
not pinched.
Lamps in the trunk lid
General information
Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page  198.
Reversing lamps: 21-watt bulb, P21W.
Inner brake lamps: 21-watt bulb, H21W
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Accessing the lamps1.Use the screwdriver from the onboard ve‐
hicle tool kit to loosen and completely re‐
move the four screws on the trim.2.Carefully loosen the trim from the trunk lid,
starting at the edge and working toward
the area around the recessed grips. Make
sure that the trim does not become stuck.3.Carefully swing out the trim.
Replacing the reversing lamp and inner
brake lamp
1.Loosen the bottom fastener and hold the
lamp holder on the guide rail, arrow 1.2.Loosen the top fastener, arrow 2, and re‐
move the lamp holder, arrow 3.3.Press the defective bulb gently into the
socket, turn counterclockwise and remove.4.Insert the new bulb.Installing the bulb holder1.Slide the bulb holder onto the two guide
pins, arrow 1. Insert the two contacts, ar‐
row 2, into the connections, arrow 3.2.Press on the bulb holder. Make sure that
the two exterior fasteners latch into place.3.Swing the trim back onto the trunk lid and
secure.
Tail lamp, license plate lamp and
central brake lamp
Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page  198.
These lamps are made using LED technology.
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
Changing wheels
Hints The vehicle equipment does not include a
spare tire.
When using run-flat tires or tire sealants, a tire
does not need to be changed immediately in
the event of pressure loss due to a flat tire.
The tools for changing wheels are available as
accessories from your service center.
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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.
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.
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.◀
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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 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.◀
Tow truck
Do not lift the vehicle
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or
body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage
may result.◀
Use the tow fitting screwed in at the front for
maneuvering the vehicle only.
Manual transmission
Gearshift lever in neutral position.
Towing
When the parking brake is blocked
The parking brake cannot be released
manually.
Do not tow the vehicle with the parking brake
blocked, or the vehicle can be damaged.
Contact your service center.◀
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
Have your vehicle transported with a tow truck
with a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed.
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Automatic transmission:1.Drive into the car wash.2.Engage transmission 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, the transmission position P is
engaged and damages can result.◀
To start the engine:
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.
The vehicle cannot be locked from the outside
when in transmission position N. A signal is
sounded when an attempt is made to lock the
vehicle.
Transmission position
Transmission position P is engaged automati‐
cally:
▷When the ignition is switched off.▷After approx. 15 minutes.
Headlamps
▷Do not rub dry and do not use abrasive or
caustic cleansers.▷Soak areas that have been soiled e.g. due
to insects, with shampoo and wash off with
water.▷Thaw ice with deicing 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 cleaning and care
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
immediately to prevent the finish from being
altered or discolored.
Leather care
Remove dust from the leather often, using a
cloth or vacuum cleaner.
Otherwise, particles of dust and road grime
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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  71 
Activated-charcoal filter  147 
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion  111 
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC  120 
Active Protection  112 
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display  112 
Adaptive Light Control  90 
Additives, oil  193 
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints  47 
After washing vehicle  217 
Airbags  94 
Airbags, indicator/warning light  95 
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode  143, 146  
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function  143 
Air distribution, manual  143, 146  
Air drying, refer to Cooling function  145 
Air flow, air conditioner  143 
Air flow, automatic climate control  146 
Air pressure, tires  181 
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  187 
All-wheel-drive  116 
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter  150 
Alternative oil types  193 
Antifreeze, washer fluid  68 
Antilock Brake System, ABS  115 
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC  115 
Approved engine oils  193 
Arrival time  85 
Ash tray  153 
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance  211 
Assistance when driving off  119  
Assist system information, on Control Display  88 
Attentiveness assistant  113 
AUTO intensity  145 
Automatic car wash  216 
Automatic climate con‐ trol  142  
Automatic climate control with enhanced features  144 
Automatic Cruise Control with Stop & Go  120 
Automatic Curb Monitor  55 
Automatic deactivation, front passenger airbags  96 
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol  90 
Automatic locking  41 Automatic recirculated-air
control  146 
Automatic transmission with Steptronic  69 
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control  145 
AUTO program, climate con‐ trol  143  
AUTO program, intensity  145 
Auto Start/Stop function  63 
Average fuel consumption  85 
Average speed  85 
Axle loads, weights  223 
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support  49 
Backrest, width  49 
Backup camera  131 
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit  211  
Bar for tow-starting/ towing  214 
Battery replacement, vehicle battery  207 
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control  32 
Battery, vehicle  207 
Belt carrier  52 
Belts, safety belts  51 
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder  159 
Blinds, sun protection  44 
BMW Assist, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation 
BMW Homepage  6 
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BMW maintenance sys‐tem  196 
Bonus range, ECO PRO  172 
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder  159 
Brake assistant  115 
Brake discs, breaking in  164 
Brake force display  112 
Brake lamps, brake force dis‐ play  112 
Brake lights, adaptive  112 
Brake pads, breaking in  164 
Braking, hints  165 
Breakdown assis‐ tance  210, 211  
Breaking in  164 
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play  87 
Bulb replacement  198 
Bulb replacement, front  199 
Bulb replacement, halogen headlamps  199 
Bulb replacement, LED head‐ lamps  203 
Bulb replacement, rear  204 
Bulb replacement, xenon headlamps  202 
Bulbs and lamps  198 
Button, RES  123 
Button, Start/Stop  61 
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting  211 
C
California Proposition 65 Warning  7 
Camera, care  219 
Camera, rearview cam‐ era  131  
Camera, Side View  134 
Camera, Top View  135 
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder  159 
Car battery  207 
Car care products  217 Care, displays  219 
Care, vehicle  217 
Cargo  167 
Cargo area, enlarging  155 
Cargo area lid  38 
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments  160 
Cargo, securing  168 
Cargo straps, securing cargo  168 
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol  32 
Carpet, care  219 
Car wash  216 
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system  165 
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice  196  
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation 
Center armrest  158 
Center console  14 
Center-Lock, see button for central locking  35 
Central locking system  35 
Central screen, refer to Con‐ trol Display  16 
Changes, technical, refer to Safety  7 
Changing parts  198 
Changing wheels  206 
Changing wheels/tires  187 
Check Control  76 
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically  192 
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 seat, mounting  57 
Child seats  57 
Chrome parts, care  218 
Cigarette lighter  153 
Cleaning, displays  219 
Climate control  142, 144  
Clock  79 
Closing/opening from in‐ side  38 
Closing/opening via door lock  37 
Closing/opening with remote control  36 
Clothes hooks  160 
Coasting  174 
Coasting with engine decou‐ pled, coasting  174 
Coasting with idling en‐ gine  174 
Cockpit  12 
Collision warning with City Braking function  103 
Combination switch, refer to Turn signals  66 
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system  66 
Comfort Access  39 
COMFORT program, Dy‐ namic Driving Control  118 
Compartments in the doors  158 
Compass  151 
Computer  84 
Condensation on win‐ dows  146 
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle  166  
Condition Based Service CBS  196 
Configure driving mode  118 
Confirmation signal  41 
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation 
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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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