correspondingly trained personnel and other
authorized persons. Otherwise, use may result
in operating problems for the vehicle.◀
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
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        Hints
Because of the long life of these bulbs, the
likelihood of failure is very low. Switching the
lamps on and off frequently shortens their life.
If a bulb fails, switch on the front fog lamps and
continue the trip with great care. Comply with
local regulations.
Do not perform work/bulb replacement
on xenon headlamps
Have any work on the xenon lighting system,
including bulb replacement, performed only by
a service center. Due to the high voltage
present in the system, there is the danger of
fatal injuries if work is carried out improperly.◀
For checking and adjusting headlamp aim,
please contact your BMW center.
Parking lamps and roadside parking lamps,
turn signal lamp
Follow general instructions, refer to page  233.
These lights feature LED technology.
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
Accessing the bulbs
Remove the screws and fold down the cap.
Turn signal
Follow general instructions, refer to page  233.
The illustration shows the left side of the en‐
gine compartment.
24-watt bulb, PY
Unscrew the cap, remove it, and change the
bulb.
Corner-illuminating lamps
Follow general instructions, refer to page  233.
The illustration shows the left side of the en‐
gine compartment.
55-watt bulb, H7
1.Fold open the cover in the engine compart‐
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        If the first starting attempt is not success‐
ful, wait a few minutes before making an‐
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
The vehicle should only be transported on a
loading platform.
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
Observe before towing your vehicle 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
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        Beverage holder, cu‐pholder  181 
Blinds, sun protection  44 
BMW Advanced Diesel  205 
BMW Assist, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation 
BMW Homepage  6 
BMW Internet page  6 
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem  231 
Bonus range, ECO PRO  196 
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder  181 
Brake assistant  129 
Brake assistant, adaptive  129 
Brake discs, breaking in  186 
Brake force display  126 
Brake lamps, brake force dis‐ play  126 
Brake lamps, bulb replace‐ ment  236 
Brake lights, adaptive  126 
Brake pads, breaking in  186 
Braking, hints  188 
Breakdown assis‐ tance  240, 241  
Breaking in  186 
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play  95 
Bulb replacement  233 
Bulb replacement, front  234 
Bulb replacement, rear  236 
Bulbs and lamps  233 
Button, RES  139 
Button, Start/Stop  63 
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting  241 
C
California Proposition 65 Warning  7 
Calling up mirror adjust‐ ment  41 Calling up seat adjust‐
ment  41 
Calling up steering wheel ad‐ justment  41 
Camera, care  249 
Camera, rearview cam‐ era  151  
Camera, Side View  154 
Camera, Top View  155 
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder  181 
Car battery  238 
Car care products  247 
Care, displays  249 
Care, vehicle  247 
Cargo  190 
Cargo area, enlarging  175 
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments  182 
Cargo, securing  191 
Cargo straps, securing cargo  191 
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol  30 
Carpet, care  249 
Car wash  246 
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system  187 
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice  231  
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation 
Center armrest  180 
Center console  14 
Central locking system  35 
Central screen, refer to Con‐ trol Display  16 
Changes, technical, refer to Safety  7 
Changing parts  233 
Changing wheels  238 
Changing wheels/tires  221 
Check Control  85 Checking the oil level elec‐
tronically  226 
Children, seating position  59 
Children, transporting safely  59 
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem  59 
Child restraint fixing system LATCH  60 
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting  59 
Child safety locks  62 
Child seat, mounting  59 
Child seats  59 
Chrome parts, care  248 
Cigarette lighter  172 
Cleaning, displays  249 
Climate control  163 
Climate control laminated tinted safety glass  187 
Climate control wind‐ shield  187 
Clock  88 
Closing/opening via door lock  35 
Closing/opening with remote control  33 
Clothes hooks  182 
Coasting  197 
Coasting with engine decou‐ pled, coasting  197 
Coasting with idling en‐ gine  197 
Cold starting, refer to Starting the engine  64 
Collision warning with braking function  115 
Collision warning with City Braking function  112 
Combination switch, refer to Turn signals  70 
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system  71 
COMFORT+ program, Driving Dynamics Control  135 
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