
The supplementary text of urgent messages is
automatically displayed on the Control Display.
Symbols
Depending on the Check Control message, the
following functions can be selected.▷  "Owner's Manual"
Display additional information about the
Check Control message in the Integrated
Owner's Manual.▷  "Service request"
Contact the service partner.▷  "Roadside Assistance"
Contact Roadside Assistance.
Hiding Check Control messages
Press the computer button on the turn signal
lever.
▷Some Check Control messages are dis‐
played continuously and are not cleared
until the malfunction is eliminated. If sev‐
eral malfunctions occur at once, the mes‐
sages are displayed consecutively.
These messages can be hidden for approx.
8 seconds. After this time, they are dis‐
played again automatically.▷Other Check Control messages are hidden
automatically after approx. 20 seconds.
They are stored and can be displayed
again later.Displaying stored Check Control
messages1."Vehicle Info"2."Vehicle status"3.  "Check Control"4.Select the text message.
Messages after trip completion
Special messages that are displayed during
driving are displayed again after the ignition is
switched off.
Fuel gauge The vehicle inclination may
cause the display to vary.
US models: the arrow beside the
fuel pump symbol shows which
side of the vehicle the fuel filler
flap is on.
Hints on refueling, refer to page  188.
Tachometer
Always avoid engine speeds in the red warning
field. In this range, the fuel supply is inter‐
rupted to protect the engine.
Engine oil temperature
▷Cold engine: the pointer is at
the low temperature end.
Drive at moderate engine
and vehicle speeds.▷Normal operating tempera‐
ture: the pointer is in the
middle or in the left half of
the temperature display.▷Hot engine: the pointer is at the high tem‐
perature end. A Check Control message is
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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
▷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
running at operating temperature.
Performing a detailed measurement
In order to perform a detailed measurement of
the engine oil level:
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3.  "Measure engine oil level"4."Start measurement"
The oil level is checked and displayed via a
scale.
Duration: approx. 1 minute.
Adding engine oil Filler neck
When the indicator lights up in the instrument
cluster, add 1 US quart/liter of engine oil within
the next 125 miles/200 km.
Protect children
Keep oil, grease, etc., out of reach of chil‐
dren and heed the warnings on the containers
to prevent health risks.◀
Oil types for refilling
Hints No oil additives
Oil additives may lead to engine dam‐
age.◀
Viscosity grades for engine oils
When selecting an engine oil, ensure that
the engine oil belongs to one of the viscosity
grades SAE 0W-40, SAE 0W-30, SAE 5W-40,
and SAE 5W-30 or malfunctions or engine
damage may occur.◀
The engine oil quality is critical for the life of
the engine.
Some types of oils in some cases are not avail‐
able in all countries.
Approved oil typesGasoline engineBMW High Performance SAE 5W-30.BMW Longlife-01.BMW Longlife-01 FE.
Additional information about the approved
types of oils can be requested from the service
center.
Alternative oil types If the approved engine oils are not available, up
to 1 US quart/liter of an oil with the following
specification can be added:
Gasoline engineAPI SM or superior grade specification.
Oil change
An oil change should be carried out by your
service center only.
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MaintenanceVehicle 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.
BMW Maintenance System The maintenance system directs you to re‐
quired maintenance measures and thereby
supports you in maintaining road safety and
the operational reliability of the vehicle.
Condition Based Service
CBS
Sensors and special algorithms take into ac‐
count the driving conditions of your vehicle.
Based on this, Condition Based Service deter‐
mines the maintenance requirements.
The system makes it possible to adapt the
amount of maintenance you need to your user
profile.
Details on the service requirements, refer to
page  80, can be displayed on the Control Dis‐
play.
Service data in the remote control
Information on the required maintenance is
continuously stored in the remote control.
Your service center will read out this data and
suggest the right array of service procedures
for your vehicle.
Therefore, hand your service specialist the re‐
mote control with which the vehicle was driven
most recently.Storage periods
Storage periods during which the vehicle bat‐
tery was disconnected are not taken into ac‐
count.
If this occurs, have a service center update the
time-dependent maintenance procedures,
such as checking brake fluid and, if necessary,
changing the engine oil and the microfilter/
activated-charcoal filter.
Service booklet Perform maintenance work at the service cen‐
ter, and record the work in the service booklet.
The entries are proof of regular maintenance.
Service and Warranty
Information Booklet for US
models and Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models
Please consult your Service and Warranty In‐
formation Booklet for US models and Warranty
and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian mod‐
els for additional information on service re‐
quirements.
Maintenance and repair should be performed
by your service center. Make sure to have reg‐
ular maintenance procedures recorded in the
vehicle's Service and Warranty Information
Booklet for US models, and in the Warranty
and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian mod‐
els. These entries are proof of regular mainte‐
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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  66, 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  41.
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:
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‐
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Beverage holder, cu‐pholder  169 
Blinds, sun protection  42 
BMW Assist, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation 
BMW Homepage  6 
BMW Internet page  6 
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem  208 
Bonus range, ECO PRO  181 
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder  169 
Brake assistant  117 
Brake assistant, adaptive  117 
Brake discs, breaking in  174 
Brake force display  114 
Brake lamps, brake force dis‐ play  114 
Brake lamps, bulb replace‐ ment  212 
Brake lights, adaptive  114 
Brake pads, breaking in  174 
Braking, hints  175 
Breakdown assis‐ tance  216, 217  
Breaking in  174 
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play  86 
Bulb replacement, front  210 
Bulb replacement, rear  212 
Button, RES  128 
Button, Start/Stop  58 
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting  217 
C
California Proposition 65 Warning  7 
Calling up mirror adjust‐ ment  39 
Calling up seat adjust‐ ment  39 Calling up steering wheel ad‐
justment  39 
Camera, backup camera  139 
Camera, care  224 
Camera, Side View  144 
Camera, Top View  142 
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder  169 
Car battery  214 
Car care products  222 
Care, displays  224 
Care, vehicle  222 
Cargo  177 
Cargo area, enlarging  164 
Cargo area lid  36 
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments  170 
Cargo, securing  178 
Cargo straps, securing cargo  178 
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol  30 
Carpet, care  224 
Car wash  221 
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system  174 
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice  208  
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation 
Center console  14 
Center-Lock, see button for central locking  33 
Central locking system  33 
Central screen, refer to Con‐ trol Display  16 
Changes, technical, refer to Safety  7 
Changing parts  210 
Changing wheels  213 
Changing wheels/tires  199 
Check Control  76 
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically  205 Children, seating position  54 
Children, transporting safely  54 
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem  54 
Child restraint fixing system LATCH  55 
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting  54 
Child safety locks  57 
Child seat, mounting  54 
Child seats  54 
Chrome parts, care  223 
Cigarette lighter  162 
Cleaning, displays  224 
Climate control  152 
Climate control laminated tinted safety glass  175 
Climate control wind‐ shield  175 
Clock  79 
Closing/opening from in‐ side  36 
Closing/opening via door lock  35 
Closing/opening with remote control  34 
Clothes hooks  169 
Coasting  183 
Coasting with engine decou‐ pled, coasting  183 
Coasting with idling en‐ gine  183 
Collision warning with braking function  101 
Collision warning with City Braking function  104 
Combination switch, refer to Turn signals  65 
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system  65 
COMFORT+ program, Driving Dynamics Control  123 
Comfort Access  37 
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Engine, automatic switch-off  60 
Engine compartment  203 
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in  203 
Engine coolant  207 
Engine idling when driving, coasting  183 
Engine oil  205 
Engine oil, adding  206 
Engine oil additives  206 
Engine oil change  206 
Engine oil filler neck  206 
Engine oil temperature  78 
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive  206 
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved  206 
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion  31 
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing  217  
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine  59 
Engine stop  59 
Engine temperature  78 
Entering/exiting vehicle, as‐ sistance, steering wheel  53 
Entering a car wash  221 
Equipment, interior  160 
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC  117 
Exchanging wheels/tires  199 
Exhaust system  174 
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature  52 
Exterior mirrors  51 
External start  217 
External temperature dis‐ play  79 
External temperature warn‐ ing  79 
Eyes for securing cargo  178 F
Failure message, refer to Check Control  76 
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm  41 
Fan, refer to Air flow  153 
Fault displays, refer to Check Control  76 
Filler neck for engine oil  206 
Fine wood, care  223 
First aid kit  217 
Fitting for towing, refer to Tow fitting  220 
Flat tire, changing wheels  213 
Flat Tire Monitor FTM  98 
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM  95 
Flat tire, warning lamp  96, 99  
Flooding  175 
Floor carpet, care  224 
Floor mats, care  224 
Fold down the rear seat back‐ rest, see Though-loading
system  164 
Fold-out position, windshield wipers  67 
Foot brake  175 
For the headliner, refer to All around the interior rearview
mirror  15 
Front airbags  92 
Front center armrest  168 
Front fog lamps  90 
Front lamps  210 
Front passenger airbags, au‐ tomatic deactivation  94 
Front passenger airbags, indi‐ cator lamp  94 
Front seats  45 
FTM Flat Tire Monitor  98 
Fuel  190 
Fuel cap  188 
Fuel consumption, current  80 Fuel consumption, refer to
Average fuel consump‐
tion  84 
Fuel filler flap  188 
Fuel gauge  78 
Fuel quality  190 
Fuel recommendation  190 
Fuel, tank capacity  230 
Fuse  214 
G Garage door opener, refer to Integrated universal remote
control  160 
Gasoline  190 
Gasoline quality  190 
Gear change, automatic transmission  68 
Gear shift indicator  81 
General driving notes  174 
Glass sunroof, powered with tilt function  43 
Glove compartment  167 
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved  229 
Gross weight, permissible for trailer towing  229 
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking brake  62 
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code  161 
Hazard warning flashers  216 
HDC Hill Descent Con‐ trol  119  
Head airbags  92 
Headlamp control, auto‐ matic  88 
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture  87 
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture via remote control  34 
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Light-emitting diodes,LEDs  211 
Lighting  87 
Lighting, speaker  91 
Lighting via remote con‐ trol  34 
Light switch  87 
Load  177 
Loading  177 
Lock, door  35 
Locking/unlocking from in‐ side  36 
Locking/unlocking via door lock  35 
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control  34 
Locking, automatic  39 
Locking, central  33 
Locking, settings  39 
Locking via trunk lid  37 
Lock, power window  42 
Locks, doors, and win‐ dows  57 
Low beams  87 
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant  89 
Lower back support  46 
Lumbar support  46 
M
Maintenance  208 
Maintenance require‐ ments  208 
Maintenance, service require‐ ments  80 
Maintenance system, BMW  208 
Malfunction displays, refer to Check Control  76 
Manual air distribution  153 
Manual air flow  153 
Manual brake, refer to Parking brake  62 
Manual mode, transmis‐ sion  69 Manual operation, backup
camera  140 
Manual operation, door lock  36 
Manual operation, exterior mirrors  52 
Manual operation, fuel filler flap  188 
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC  137 
Manual operation, parking brake  64 
Manual operation, Side View  144 
Manual operation, Top View  142 
Marking on approved tires  200 
Marking, run-flat tires  201 
Massage seat, front  47 
Master key, refer to Remote control  30 
Maximum cooling  154 
Maximum speed, display  81 
Maximum speed, winter tires  200 
Measure, units of  86 
Medical kit  217 
Memory for seat, mirrors, steering wheel  51 
Menu, EfficientDynamics  182 
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter  83 
Menus, operating, iDrive  16 
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept  17 
Messages, refer to Check Control  76 
Microfilter  155 
Minimum tread, tires  199 
Mirror  51 
Mirror memory  51 
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle  175 
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety  7 Moisture in headlamp  211 
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play  16 
Mounting of child restraint fix‐ ing systems  54 
Multifunctional instrument display  73 
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons  12 
N Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication 
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints  49 
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner  223 
New wheels and tires  199 
Night Vision with pedestrian detection  108 
No Passing Information  81 
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing  219 
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis  209 
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis  209 
Obstacle marking, rearview camera  141 
Octane rating, refer to Gaso‐ line quality  190 
Odometer  79 
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication 
Oil  205  
Oil, adding  206 
Oil additives  206 
Oil change  206 
Oil change interval, service requirements  80 
Oil filler neck  206 Seite 237Everything from A to ZReference237
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