
Socket for OBD Onboard
Diagnosis
Position
There is an OBD socket on the driver's side for
checking the primary components in the vehi‐
cle emissions.
Emissions
▷The warning lamp lights up:
Emissions are deteriorating. Have
the vehicle checked as soon as
possible.
Canadian model: warning light indi‐
cates the engine symbol.▷The warning lamp flashes under certain
circumstances:
This indicates that there is excessive mis‐
firing in the engine.
Reduce the vehicle speed and have the
system checked immediately; otherwise,
serious engine misfiring within a brief pe‐
riod can seriously damage emission con‐
trol components, in particular the catalytic
converter.
Fuel cap
The indicator lamp lights up.
If the fuel cap is not properly tightened,
the OBD system may conclude that
fuel vapor is escaping. If the cap is then tight‐
ened, the display should go out in a short time.
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Breakdown assistanceVehicle 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.
Hazard warning flashers
The button is located in the center console.
Intelligent Emergency
Request
Requirements
▷The radio ready state is switched on.▷The Assist system is functional.▷The SIM card integrated in the vehicle has
been activated.▷A ConnectedDrive contract is available.
General information
Only press the SOS button in an emergency.
Hints
Emergency Request not guaranteed
For technical reasons, the Emergency
Request cannot be guaranteed under unfavor‐
able conditions.◀
Initiating an Emergency Request1.Press the cover briefly to open it.2.Press the SOS button until the LED in the
button lights up.▷The LED lights up: an Emergency Request
was initiated.
If the situation allows, wait in your vehicle
until the voice connection has been estab‐
lished.▷The LED flashes when a connection to the
BMW Response Center has been estab‐
lished.
When the emergency request is received
at the BMW Response Center, the BMW
Response Center contacts you and takes
further steps to help you.
Even if you are unable to respond, the
BMW Response Center can take further
steps to help you under certain circum‐
stances.
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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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Do not lift the vehicle
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or
body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage
may result.◀
Towing other vehicles
General information Light towing vehicle
The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than the vehicle being towed; otherwise, it will
not be possible to control the vehicle re‐
sponse.◀
Attaching the tow bar/tow rope correctly
Attach the tow bar or tow rope to the tow
fitting; connecting it to other vehicle parts may
cause damage.◀▷Switch on the hazard warning system, de‐
pending on local regulations.▷If the electrical system has failed, clearly
identify the vehicle being towed by placing
a sign or a warning triangle in the rear win‐
dow.
Tow bar
The tow fittings used should be on the same
side on both vehicles.
Should it prove impossible to avoid mounting
the tow bar at an offset angle, please observe
the following:
▷Maneuvering capability is limited during
cornering.▷The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it
is secured with an offset.
Tow rope
When starting to tow the vehicle, make sure
that the tow rope is taut.
To avoid jerking and the associated stresses
on the vehicle components when towing, al‐
ways use nylon ropes or nylon straps.
Attaching the tow rope correctly
Only secure the tow rope on the tow fit‐
ting; otherwise, damage can occur when it is
secured on other parts of the vehicle.◀
Tow fitting
The screw-in tow fitting should always be car‐
ried in the vehicle. It can be screwed in at the
front or rear of the BMW. It is in the onboard
vehicle tool kit located in a storage compart‐
ment 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.◀
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Screw thread
Push out the cover by pressing on the top
edge.
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  211. 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
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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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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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