Engine oilVehicle 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.
General information The engine oil consumption is dependent on
the driving style and driving conditions. When
a sporty driving style is used, the engine oil
consumption, for example, is clearly higher.
Therefore, regularly check the engine oil level
after refueling.
Checking the oil level
electronically
Status display
The concept The oil level is monitored electronically during
driving and shown on the Control Display.
If the oil level reaches the minimum level, a
check control message is displayed.
Requirements Depending on the previous displays, the status
display is displayed when the engine is running
or after the vehicle has been driven for at least
30 minutes.
Displaying the oil level1."Vehicle Info"2."Vehicle status"3. "Engine oil level"
Oil level display messages
Different messages appear on the display de‐
pending on the oil level. Pay attention to these
messages.
If oil level is too low, immediately add 1 US
quart/liter of oil.
Take care not to add too much engine oil.
Too much engine oil
Have the vehicle checked immediately;
otherwise, surplus oil can lead to engine dam‐
age.◀
Detailed measurement
The concept
In the detailed measurement the oil level is
checked and displayed via a scale.
During the measurement, the idle speed is in‐
creased somewhat.
General information
A detailed measurement is only possible with
certain engines.
Requirements
▷Manual transmission: shift lever in neutral
position, clutch and accelerator pedals not
depressed.▷Automatic transmission: selector lever in
transmission position N or P and accelera‐
tor not depressed.▷Vehicle is on a level road and the engine is
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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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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
chafe in pores and folds, and lead to increased
wear and premature degradation of the leather
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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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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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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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Signaling, horn 12
Signals when unlocking 41
Sitting safely 47
Size 222
Slide/tilt glass roof 45
Smallest turning circle 223
Snow chains 188
Socket 153
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 197
SOS button 210
Spare fuse 208
Specified engine oil types 193
Speed, average 85
Speed limit detection, on‐ board computer 85
Speed limiter, display 82
Speed Limit Information 82
Speed limit in the com‐ puter 85
Split screen 21
SPORT+ - program, Dynamic Driving Control 117
Sport automatic transmis‐ sion 71
Sport displays, torque dis‐ play, performance dis‐
play 86
SPORT program, Dynamic Driving Control 117
Sport program, transmis‐ sion 70
Sport steering, variable 117
Stability control systems 115
Start/stop, automatic func‐ tion 63
Start/Stop button 61
Start function during malfunc‐ tion 33
Starting the engine 62
Status display, tires 97
Status information, iDrive 20
Status of Owner's Manual 6
Steering wheel, adjusting 56
Steering wheel heating 56 Steptronic, automatic trans‐
mission 69
Stopping the engine 62
Storage compartments 157
Storage compartments, loca‐ tions 157
Storage, tires 188
Storing the vehicle 219
Summer tires, tread 186
Supplementary text mes‐ sage 77
Surround View 131
Switch for Dynamic Driv‐ ing 117
Switch-on times, parked-car ventilation 148
Switch, refer to Cockpit 12
Symbols 6
T Tachometer 78
Tailgate 38
Tailgate opening with no- touch activation 40
Tailgate via remote con‐ trol 36
Tail lamps 204
Technical changes, refer to Safety 7
Technical data 222
Telephone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 143, 145
Temperature display, external temperature 79
Temperature, engine oil 78
Tempomat, refer to Active Cruise Control 120
Terminal, starting aid 212
Text message, supplemen‐ tary 77
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 42 Theft protection, refer to
Central locking system 35
Thigh support 49
Through-loading system 155
Tilt alarm sensor 43
Time of arrival 85
Tire damage 186
Tire identification marks 184
Tire inflation pressure 181
Tire inflation pressure moni‐ tor, refer to FTM 100
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 97
Tires, changing 187
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 181
Tires, run-flat tires 188
Tire tread 186
Tone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Tools 198
Top View 135
Total vehicle weight 223
Touchpad 19
Tow fitting 214
Towing 213
Tow-starting 213
Tow truck 213
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 97
Traction control 116
TRACTION program, Dy‐ namic Driving Control 116
Transmission, automatic 69
Transmission, manual 69
Transporting children safely 57
Tread, tires 186
Trip computer 86
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 66
Trip odometer 79
Truck for tow-starting/ towing 213
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