Setting the frequency or sensitivity of
the rain sensor
Turn the thumbwheel.
Clean the windshield, headlamps
Pull the wiper lever.
The system sprays washer fluid on the wind‐
shield and activates the wipers briefly.
In addition, the headlamps are cleaned at regu‐
lar intervals when the vehicle lights are
switched on.
Do not use the washer system at freezing
temperatures
Do not use the washers if there is any danger
that the fluid will freeze on the windshield; oth‐
erwise, your vision could be obscured. For this
reason, use antifreeze.
Avoid using the washer when the reservoir is
empty; otherwise, you could damage the
pump.◀
Windshield washer nozzles
The windshield washer nozzles are automati‐
cally heated while the ignition is switched on.
Fold-out position of the wipers
Required when changing the wiper blades or
under frosty conditions, for example.1.Switch the ignition on and off again.2.Under frosty conditions, ensure that the
wiper blades are not frozen onto the wind‐
shield.3.Press the wiper lever up beyond the point
of resistance and hold it for approx. 3 sec‐
onds, until the wiper remains in a nearly
vertical position.
After the wipers are folded back down, the
wiper system must be reactivated.
Fold the wipers back down
Before switching the ignition on, fold the
wipers back down to the windshield; other‐
wise, the wipers may become damaged when
they are switched on.◀
1.Switch on the ignition.2.Press the wiper levers down. The wipers
move to their resting position and are
ready for operation.
Washer fluid
General information Antifreeze for washer fluid
Antifreeze is flammable and can cause
injury if it is used incorrectly.
Therefore, keep it away from sources of igni‐
tion.
Only keep it in the closed original container
and inaccessible to children.
Follow the notes and instructions on the con‐
tainer.
United States: The washer fluid mixture ratio is
regulated by the U.S. EPA and many individual
states; do not exceed the allowable washer
fluid dilution ratios limits that apply. Follow the
usage instructions on the washer fluid con‐
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tainer. Use BMW’s Windshield Washer Con‐
centrate or the equivalent.◀
Washer fluid reservoir Adding washer fluid
Only add washer fluid when the engine is
cool, and then close the cover completely to
avoid contact between the washer fluid and
hot engine parts.
Otherwise, there is the danger of fire and a risk
to personal safety if the fluid is spilled.◀
All washer nozzles are supplied from one res‐
ervoir.
Fill with a mixture of windshield washer con‐
centrate and tap water and – if required – with a
washer antifreeze, according to the manufac‐
turer's recommendations.
Mix the washer fluid before adding to maintain
the correct mixing ratio.
Do not add windshield washer concentrate and
antifreeze undiluted and do not fill with pure
water; this could damage the wiper system.
Do not mix window washer concentrates of dif‐
ferent manufacturers, because otherwise it can
result in clogging of the windshield washer
nozzles.
For the capacity, refer to technical data.
Manual transmission
Shifting Shifting into 5th or 6th gear
When shifting into 5th or 6th gear, push
the gearshift lever to the right; otherwise inad‐
vertent shifting into the 3rd or 4th gear could
lead to engine damage.◀
Reverse gear
Select only when the vehicle is stationary.
When the gearshift lever is pressed to the left,
a slight resistance needs to be overcome.
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic
Transmission positions
D Drive, automatic position Position for normal vehicle operation. All for‐
ward gears are available.
R is Reverse
Select only when the vehicle is stationary.
N is Neutral Use in automatic car washes, for example. The
vehicle can roll.
When the ignition is switched off, refer to
page 61, position P is engaged automatically.
P Park Select only when the vehicle is stationary. The
drive wheels are blocked.
P is engaged automatically:▷After the engine is switched off when the
vehicle is in radio ready state, refer to
page 62, or when the ignition is switched
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Trunk lid, emergency unlock‐ing 39
Trunk lid, hotel function 39
Trunk lid opening with no- touch activation 40
Trunk lid via remote con‐ trol 36
Turning circle 223
Turning circle lines, rearview camera 132
Turn signals, operation 66
Turn signals, rear, bulb re‐ placement 204
U
Unintentional alarm 43
Units of measure 87
Universal remote control 149
Unlock button, automatic transmission 70
Unlocking/locking from in‐ side 38
Unlocking/locking via door lock 37
Unlocking/locking with re‐ mote control 36
Unlocking, settings 41
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 7
Upholstery care 218
USB interface 154
V
Variable sport steering 117
Vehicle battery 207
Vehicle battery, replac‐ ing 207
Vehicle, breaking in 164
Vehicle care 217
Vehicle equipment 6
Vehicle identification number, refer to Identification num‐
ber in the engine compart‐
ment 190 Vehicle jack 207
Vehicle paint 217
Vehicle storage 219
Vehicle wash 216
Ventilation 147
Ventilation, refer to Parked- car ventilation 147
Voice activation system 24
W Warning indicators 76
Warning lamps 76
Warning messages, refer to Check Control 76
Warning triangle 211
Washer fluid 68
Washer fluid reservoir, ca‐ pacity 225
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield 68
Washer system 66
Washing, vehicle 216
Water on roads 165
Weights 223
Welcome lamps 89
Wheel base, vehicle 223
Wheel cleaner 218
Wheels, changing 187
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires 181
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 100
Wheels, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 97
Width, vehicle 222
Window defroster, rear 143, 146
Windows, powered 43
Windshield washer fluid 68
Windshield washer noz‐ zles 68
Windshield washer sys‐ tem 66
Windshield wiper 66 Windshield wipers, fold-out
position 68
Winter storage, care 219
Winter tires, suitable tires 187
Winter tires, tread 186
Wiper blades, replacing 198
Wiper fluid 68
Wiper system 66
Wood, care 218
Word match concept, naviga‐ tion 23
Wrench 198
X
xDrive 116
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