
Steptronic transmission:1.Drive into the car wash.2.Engage selector lever position N.3.Deactivating Automatic Hold, refer to
page  73.4.Release the parking brake.5.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, selector lever position P is en‐
gaged and damages can result.◀
The vehicle cannot be locked from the outside
when in selector lever position N. A signal
sounds when an attempt is made to lock the
vehicle.
To start the engine with Steptronic transmis‐
sion:
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.
Selector lever positionSelector lever position P is engaged automati‐
cally:
▷When the ignition is switched off.▷After approx. 15 minutes.
Headlights
▷Do not rub dry and do not use abrasive or
acidic cleansers.▷Soak areas that have been dirtied e. g.,
from insects, with shampoo and wash off
with water.▷Thaw ice with de-icing 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 care and cleaning
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 im‐
mediately to prevent the finish from being al‐
tered or discolored.
Only use respectively approved cleaning and
care products for vehicles with matte finish.
Suitable care products for matte finishes are
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Caring for the convertible topThe appearance and life of the convertible top
depend on correct care and operation.
Note the following instructions:▷To prevent water stains, mildew spots, and
chafe marks, do not enclose the
convertible top in the convertible top well
for a long period and do not fold and stow
the convertible top in the convertible top
well while the top is wet or frozen.▷Remove water stains that may neverthe‐
less have appeared on the roofliner using a
microfiber cloth and an interior cleaner.▷When the vehicle is parked in enclosed
areas for lengthy periods, ensure that the
area is well ventilated.▷If possible, park the vehicle in the shade to
protect it from intensive solar radiation so
that color, rubber and fabric are not af‐
fected.▷Remove bird droppings immediately as
their corrosive effect will otherwise attack
the convertible top and damage the rubber
seals.▷Hard to remove tree sap or bird droppings
can be removed from the convertible top
with special tree sap remover and a soft
brush.
Do not use spot remover
Do not use spot remover, paint thinner,
solvent, gasoline, or similar products to re‐
move spots on the convertible top. These
products may destroy the rubber coating. In‐
correct care and cleaning may cause the
convertible top and its seams to become
leaky.◀
To remove heavy soiling, especially for light
colored convertible tops, use a special
convertible top cleaner.
Proceed as follows:
1.Spray the convertible top with the
convertible top cleaner.2.Make the convertible top cleaner foam up
using a well saturated sponge, moving it in
circular motions.3.Finish washing the vehicle in the car wash
or rinse with ample amounts of water.
Otherwise, follow the instructions for use from
the manufacturer.
Treat the convertible top with an impregnating
agent after it has been washed three to five
times.
Suitable cleaners and car products can be ob‐
tained from the service department.
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
surface.
To guard against discoloration, such as from
clothing, provide leather care roughly every
two months.
Clean light-colored leather more frequently be‐
cause soiling on such surfaces is substantially
more visible.
Use leather care products; otherwise, dirt and
grease will gradually break down the protective
layer of the leather surface.
Suitable care products are available from the
service center.
Upholstery material care Vacuum regularly with a vacuum cleaner.
If upholstery is very dirty, e.g., with beverage
stains, use a soft sponge or microfiber cloth with a suitable interior cleaner.
Clean the upholstery down to the seams using
large sweeping motions. Avoid rubbing the
material vigorously.
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Damage from Velcro® fasteners
Open Velcro® fasteners on pants or
other articles of clothing can damage the seat
covers. Ensure that any Velcro® fasteners are
closed.◀
Caring for special components
Light-alloy wheels When cleaning the vehicle, use only neutral
wheel cleaners having a pH value from 5 to 9.
Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or steam
jets above 140 ℉/60 ℃. Follow the manufac‐
turer's instructions.
Aggressive, acidic or alkaline cleaning agents
can destroy the protective layer of adjacent
components, such as the brake disk.
Chrome surfaces Carefully clean components such as the radia‐
tor grille or door handles with an ample supply of water, possibly with shampoo added, partic‐
ularly when they have been exposed to road
salt.
Rubber components Aside from water, treat only with rubber
cleansers.
When cleaning rubber seals, do not use any
silicon-containing car care products in order to
avoid damage or noises.
Fine wood parts
Clean fine wood facing and fine wood compo‐
nents only with a moist rag. Then dry with a
soft cloth.
Plastic components These include:▷Imitation leather surfaces.▷Roofliner.▷Lamp lenses.▷Instrument cluster cover.▷Matt black spray-coated components.▷Painted parts in the interior.
Clean with a microfiber cloth.
Dampen cloth lightly with water.
Do not soak the roofliner.
No cleansers that contain alcohol or sol‐
vents
Do not use cleansers that contain alcohol or
solvents, such as lacquer thinners, heavy-duty
grease removers, fuel, or such; this could lead
to surface damage.◀
Safety belts
Dirty belt straps impede the reeling action and
thus have a negative impact on safety.
Chemical cleaning
Do not clean chemically; this can destroy
the webbing.◀
Use only a mild soapy solution, with the safety
belts clipped into their buckles.
Do not allow the reels to retract the safety
belts until they are dry.
Carpets and floor mats No objects in the area around the pedals
Keep floor mats, carpets, and any other
objects out of the pedal area; otherwise, the
function of the pedals could be impeded while
driving and create the risk of an accident.
Do not place additional floor mats over existing
mats or other objects.
Only use floor mats that have been approved
for the vehicle and can be properly attached to
floor.
Ensure that the floor mats are securely fas‐
tened again after they were removed for clean‐
ing, e.g.◀
Floor mats can be removed from the car's inte‐
rior for cleaning.
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem  133 
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go  141 
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control  80 
Activated-charcoal filter  164 
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion  129 
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC  141 
Active Protection  131 
Active seat, front  57 
Active seat ventilation, front  57 
Active Steering, integral  137 
Adaptive brake assistant  133 
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display  130 
Adaptive drive  136 
Adaptive Light Control  102 
Additives, oil  211 
Adjusting, steering wheel  64 
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints  55 
After washing vehicle  229 
Airbags  106 
Airbags, indicator/warning light  107 
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode  163 
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function  163 
Air distribution, manual  162 
Air flow, automatic climate control  163 
Air outlets, see ventila‐ tion  165 
Air pressure, tires  196 Alarm system  44 
Alarm, unintentional  45 
All around the center con‐ sole  16 
All around the interior rear‐ view mirror  17 
All around the steering wheel  14 
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires  205 
All-wheel-drive  135 
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter  169 
Alternative oil types  212 
Ambient light  104 
Animal detection, see Night Vision  124 
Antifreeze, washer fluid  76 
Antilock Brake System, ABS  133 
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC  133 
Approved axle load  237 
Approved engine oils  212 
Armrest, refer to Front center armrest  174 
Arrival time  96 
Ashtray  170 
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance  224 
Assistance when driving off  133  
Attentiveness assistant  131 
AUTO H button  72 
AUTO H button, refer to Au‐ tomatic Hold  72 
AUTO intensity  162 
Automatic car wash  228 
Automatic Cruise Control with Stop & Go  141 
Automatic Curb Monitor  62 Automatic deactivation, front-
seat passenger airbags  108 
Automatic headlight con‐ trol  102  
Automatic Hold  72 
Automatic locking  43 
Automatic recirculated-air control  163 
Automatic Soft Closing, doors  40 
Automatic transmission, see Steptronic transmission  77 
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control  162 
AUTO program, intensity  162 
Auto Start/Stop function  70 
Average fuel consumption  95 
Average speed  95 
Axle loads, weights  237 
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support  56 
Backrest, seats  55 
Backrest, width  56 
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit  224  
Bar for tow-starting/ towing  226 
Battery replacement, remote control for parked-car heat‐
ing/ventilation  167 
Battery replacement, vehicle battery  221 
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control  34 
Battery, vehicle  221 
Belts, safety belts  58 
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder  175 Seite 240ReferenceEverything from A to Z240
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BMW Assist, see user'smanual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation 
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem  215 
Bonus range, ECO PRO  185 
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder  175 
Brake assistant  133 
Brake assistant, adaptive  133 
Brake discs, break-in  178 
Brake force display  130 
Brake lights, adaptive  130 
Brake lights, brake force dis‐ play  130 
Brake lights, bulb replace‐ ment  219 
Brake pads, break-in  178 
Braking, hints  179 
Breakdown assis‐ tance  223, 224  
Break-in  178 
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play  98 
Bulb replacement, front  217 
Bulb replacement, rear  219 
Button, RES  144 
Button, Start/Stop  68 
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting  225 
C
California Proposition 65 Warning  7 
Calling up mirror adjust‐ ment  43 
Calling up seat adjust‐ ment  43 
Calling up steering wheel ad‐ justment  43 
Camera, care  232 
Camera, rearview cam‐ era  153  
Camera, Side View  155 Camera, Top View  157 
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder  175 
Car battery  221 
Car care products  229 
Care, displays  232 
Care, vehicle  229 
Cargo  181 
Cargo area partition  50 
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments  175 
Cargo, securing  182 
Cargo straps, securing cargo  182 
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol  34 
Carpet, care  231 
Car wash  228 
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system  178 
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice  215  
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation 
Center console  16 
Central locking system  40 
Central screen, refer to Con‐ trol Display  18 
Changes, technical, refer to Safety  7 
Changing parts  217 
Changing wheels  220 
Changing wheels/tires  204 
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number  9 
Check Control  86 
Checking the engine oil level electronically  210 
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically  210 
Children, seating position  65 
Children, transporting safely  65 Child restraint fixing sys‐
tem  65 
Child restraint fixing system LATCH  66 
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting  65 
Child seat, mounting  65 
Child seats  65 
Chrome parts, care  231 
Cigarette lighter  170 
Cleaning displays  232 
Climate control  162 
Climate control wind‐ shield  179 
Clock  91 
Closing/opening via door lock  39 
Closing/opening with remote control  37 
Clothes hooks  174 
Coasting  187 
Coasting with engine decou‐ pled, coasting  187 
Coasting with idling en‐ gine  187 
Combination reel, refer to Turn signals  74 
Combination reel, refer to Wiper system  75 
COMFORT+ program, Driving Dynamics Control  139 
Comfort Access  41 
COMFORT program, Driving Dynamics Control  139 
Computer  95 
Condensation on win‐ dows  163 
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle  180  
Condition Based Service CBS  215 
Configure driving mode  140 
Confirmation signal  43 
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐Seite 241Everything from A to ZReference241
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tertainment and Communi‐
cation 
ConnectedDrive Services 
Continued driving with a flat tire  112 , 115  
Control Display  18 
Control Display, settings  97 
Controller  18 
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility  133 
Convenient closing with the remote control  38 
Convenient opening with the remote control  37 
Convertible, convertible top  47 
Convertible mode, automatic climate control  163 
Convertible program, auto‐ matic climate control  163 
Convertible top  47 
Convertible top, care  230 
Convertible top, cargo area partition  50 
Convertible top, emergency operation  50 
Convertible top, rollover pro‐ tection system  109 
Convertible top tool  50 
Coolant  213 
Coolant level  213 
Coolant temperature  90 
Cooling function  163 
Cooling, maximum  163 
Cooling system  213 
Corrosion on brake discs  180 
Cosmetic mirror  170 
Cruise control  148 
Cruise control, active with Stop & Go  141 
Cruise Control, refer to Active Cruise Control  141 
Cruising range  91 
Cupholder  175 
Current fuel consumption  91 D
Damage, tires  204 
Damping control, dy‐ namic  136 
Data, technical  236 
Date  91 
Daytime running lights  102 
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting  163 
Dehumidifying, air  163 
Deleting personal data  24 
Deletion of personal data  24 
Destination distance  96 
Digital clock  91 
Dimensions  236 
Dimmable exterior mirrors  63 
Dimmable interior rearview mirror  63 
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals  74 
Display, electronic, instru‐ ment cluster  82 
Display in windshield  98 
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting  104 
Displays  83 
Displays, cleaning  232 
Disposal, coolant  214 
Disposal, vehicle battery  221 
Distance control, refer to PDC  150 
Distance to destination  96 
Divided screen view, split screen  23 
Door lock  39 
Door lock, refer to Remote control  34 
Doors, Automatic Soft Clos‐ ing  40 
Downhill control  135 
Drive-off assistant  133 
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC  133 
Driver assistance, refer to In‐ telligent Safety  115 Driving Assistant, refer to In‐
telligent Safety  115 
Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol  137  
Driving instructions, break- in  178  
Driving mode  137 
Driving notes, general  178 
Driving stability control sys‐ tems  133 
Driving tips  178 
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol  133  
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol  134  
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol  136  
Dynamic Drive  136 
Dynamic Stability Control DSC  133 
Dynamic Traction Control DTC  134 
E
ECO PRO  184 
ECO PRO, bonus range  185 
ECO PRO display  184 
ECO PRO displays  84 
ECO PRO driving mode  184 
ECO PRO mode  184 
ECO PRO Tip - driving in‐ struction  186 
EfficientDynamics  186 
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster  82 
Electronic oil measure‐ ment  210 
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC  133 
Emergency detection, remote control  35 
Emergency operation, convertible top  50 
Emergency release, fuel filler flap  192 Seite 242ReferenceEverything from A to Z242
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Emergency Request 223 
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance  224 
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start  35 
Emergency unlocking, trans‐ mission lock  80 
Emergency unlocking, trunk lid  41 
Energy Control  91 
Energy recovery  92 
Engine, automatic reel-off  70 
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function  70 
Engine compartment  208 
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in  208 
Engine coolant  213 
Engine idling when driving, coasting  187 
Engine oil  210 
Engine oil, adding  211 
Engine oil additives  211 
Engine oil change  212 
Engine oil filler neck  211 
Engine oil temperature  90 
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive  212 
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved  212 
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion  35 
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing  225  
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine  69 
Engine stop  69 
Engine temperature  90 
Entering/exiting vehicle, as‐ sistance, steering wheel  64 
Entering a car wash  228 
Equipment, interior  168 
Error displays, see Check Control  86 
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC  133 Exchanging wheels/tires  204 
Exhaust system  178 
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature  63 
Exterior mirrors  62 
External start  225 
External temperature dis‐ play  90 
External temperature warn‐ ing  90 
Eyes for securing cargo  182 
F
Failure message, see Check Control  86 
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm  45 
Fan, refer to Air flow  163 
Filler neck for engine oil  211 
Fine wood, care  231 
First aid kit  224 
Fitting for towing, see tow fit‐ ting  227 
Flat tire, changing wheels  220 
Flat Tire Monitor FTM  113 
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM  110 
Flat tire, warning lamp  111, 114  
Flooding  179 
Floor carpet, care  231 
Floor mats, care  231 
Fold-out position, wiper  76 
Foot brake  179 
Front airbags  106 
Front center armrest  174 
Front-end collision warning with braking function  116 
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion  119 
Front fog lights  104 
Front lights  217 front-seat passenger airbags,
automatic deactivation  108 
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp  108 
Front seats  55 
Front turn signals, refer to Light-emitting diodes,
LEDs  219 
FTM Flat Tire Monitor  113 
Fuel  194 
Fuel consumption, current  91 
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion  95 
Fuel filler flap  192 
Fuel gauge  90 
Fuel lid  192 
Fuel quality  194 
Fuel recommendation  194 
Fuel, tank capacity  238 
Fuse  221 
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control  168 
Gasoline  194 
Gear change, Steptronic transmission  78 
Gear shift indicator  93 
General driving notes  178 
Glare shield  170 
Glove compartment  173 
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved  237 
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking brake  71 
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code  169 
Hazard warning flashers  223 
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Headlight control, auto‐matic  102 
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture  101 
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture via remote control  38 
Headlight flasher  74 
Headlight glass  218 
Headlights  217 
Headlights, care  229 
Headlight washer system  75 
Head restraints  55 
Head restraints, front  59 
Head-up Display  98 
Head-up Display, care  232 
Heating, refer to Parked-car heating  165 
Heavy cargo, stowing  182 
Height, seats  55 
Height, vehicle  236 
High-beam Assistant  103 
High beams  74 
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant  103 
Hill Descent Control HDC  135 
Hills  180 
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant  133 
Hints  6 
Holder for beverages  175 
Hood  208 
Horn  14 
Hotel function, trunk lid  41 
Hot exhaust system  178 
HUD Head-up Display  98 
Hydroplaning  179 
I Ice warning, see External temperature warning  90 
Icy roads, see External tem‐ perature warning  90 
Identification marks, tires  202 Identification number, see ve‐
hicle identification num‐
ber  9 
iDrive  18 
Ignition key, refer to Remote control  34 
Ignition off  68 
Ignition on  68 
Indication of a flat tire  111 , 114  
Indicator and alarm lamps, see Check Control  86 
Indicator lamp, see Check Control  86 
Individual air distribution  162 
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile  35 
Inflation pressure, tires  196 
Inflation pressure warning FTM, tires  113 
Info display, refer to Com‐ puter  95 
Initialization, Integral Active Steering  137 
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM  111 
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM  114 
Instrument cluster  82 
Instrument cluster, electronic displays  82 
Instrument display, multifunc‐ tional  83 
Instrument lighting  104 
Integral Active Steering  137 
Integrated key  34 
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle  29 
Intelligent Emergency Re‐ quest  223 
Intelligent Safety  115 
Intensity, AUTO pro‐ gram  162 
Interior equipment  168 
Interior lights  104 Interior lights via remote con‐
trol  38 
Interior motion sensor  45 
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature  63 
Interval display, service re‐ quirements  92 
J Jacking points for the vehicle jack  220 
Joystick, Steptronic transmis‐ sion  78 
Jump-starting  225 
K
Key/remote control  34 
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access  41 
Key Memory, refer to Per‐ sonal Profile  35 
Kickdown, Steptronic trans‐ mission  78 
Knee airbag  106 
L Lamp replacement, front  217 
Lamp replacement, rear  219 
Lane departure warning  127 
Lane margin, warning  127 
Language on Control Dis‐ play  98 
Lashing eyes, securing cargo  182 
LATCH child restraint sys‐ tem  66 
Launch Control  80 
Leather, care  230 
LED headlights, Bulb replace‐ ment  219 
LED light  219 
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