
CockpitVehicle 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.
All around the steering wheel
1Roller sunblind   422Safety switch for the windows and the
roller sunblind in the rear   423Power windows  414Exterior mirror operation   515Driver assistance systemsActive Blind Spot Detec‐
tion   113Intelligent Safety   100Lane departure warning   111Night Vision with pedestrian de‐
tection   108Head-up Display   1496LampsFront fog lamps  90Parking lamps  87Low beams  87Seite 12At a glanceCockpit12
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Malfunction
Comfort Access may not function properly if it
experiences interference from external sour‐
ces such as mobile phones, metal objects,
overhead power lines, transmission towers,
etc.
In this case, open or close the vehicle using the
buttons on the remote control or use the
integrated key in the door lock.
Adjusting
Unlocking The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.1."Settings"2."Doors/key"3.  Select symbol or "Unlock button:"4.Select the desired function:▷"Driver's door only"
Only the driver's door and the fuel filler
flap are unlocked. Pressing again un‐
locks the entire vehicle.▷"All doors"
The entire vehicle is unlocked.
Depending on how the vehicle is equipped or
the country-specific variant, you can set
whether the doors are also unlocked with the 
  button on the remote control.
Confirmation signals from the vehicle
1."Settings"2."Doors/key"3.Deactivate or activate the desired confir‐
mation signals.▷"Acoustic sig. lock/unlock"▷"Flash when lock/unlock"Automatic locking
The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.1."Settings"2."Doors/key"3.Select the desired function:▷"Lock if no door opened"
The vehicle locks automatically after a
short period of time if a door is not
opened.▷"Lock after start driving"
The vehicle locks automatically after
you drive away.
Retrieving the seat, mirror, and
steering wheel settings
The driver's seat, exterior mirror, and steering
wheel positions selected last are stored for the
currently used remote control.
When the vehicle is unlocked, these positions
are automatically retrieved if this function was
activated.
Pinch hazard when moving back the seat
If this function is used, first make sure
that the footwell behind the driver's seat is
empty. Otherwise, people can be injured or ob‐
jects damaged when the seat is moved back.◀
The adjustment procedure is interrupted:
▷When a seat position switch is pressed.▷When a button of the seat, mirror, and
steering wheel memory is pressed briefly.
Activating the setting
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Seat, mirror, and steering
wheel memory
General information
Two different driver's seat, exterior mirror, and
steering wheel positions can be stored and re‐
trieved for each remote control. The adjust‐
ment of the lumbar support is not stored.
Storing
1.Switch on the ignition.2.Set the desired position.3.  Press the button. The LED in the
button lights up.4.Press the desired button 1 or 2. The LED
goes out.
If the M button is pressed accidentally:
Press the button again.
The LED goes out.
Calling up settings Do not retrieve the memory while driving
Do not retrieve the memory setting while
driving, as an unexpected movement of the
seat or steering wheel could result in an acci‐
dent.◀
Comfort function
1.Open the driver's door.2.Switch off the ignition.3.Briefly press the desired button 1 or 2.The corresponding seat position is performed
automatically.
The procedure stops when a switch for adjust‐
ing the seat or one of the buttons is pressed.
Safety mode1.Close the driver's door or switch on the ig‐
nition.2.Press and hold the desired button 1 or 2
until the adjustment procedure is com‐
pleted.
Calling up of a seat position
deactivated
After a brief period, the calling up of stored
seat positions is deactivated to save battery
power.
To reactivate calling up of a seat position:
▷Open or close the door or trunk lid.▷Press a button on the remote control.▷Press the Start/Stop button.
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors
At a glance
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Radio ready stateActivate radio ready state:▷When the engine is running: press the
Start/Stop button.
Some electronic systems/power consumers
remain ready for operation.
The radio ready state switches off automati‐
cally:
▷After approx. 8 minutes.▷When the vehicle is locked using the cen‐
tral locking system.▷Shortly before the battery is discharged
completely, so that the engine can still be
started.
Starting the engine
Hints Enclosed areas
Do not let the engine run in enclosed
areas; otherwise, breathing of exhaust fumes may lead to loss of consciousness and death.
The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide,
an odorless and colorless but highly toxic
gas.◀
Unattended vehicle
Do not leave the vehicle unattended with
the engine running; doing so poses a risk of
danger.
Before leaving the vehicle with the engine run‐
ning, set the parking brake and place the trans‐
mission in position P or neutral to prevent the
vehicle from moving.◀
Repeated starting in quick succession
Avoid repeated unsuccessful attempts to
start the vehicle or starting the vehicle several
times in quick succession. Otherwise, the fuel
is not burned or is inadequately burned, posing
a risk of overheating and damage to the cata‐
lytic converter.◀
Do not wait for the engine to warm-up while
the vehicle remains stationary. Start driving at
moderate engine speeds.
Automatic transmission
Starting the engine1.Depress the brake pedal.2.Press the Start/Stop button.
The ignition is activated automatically for a
certain time and is stopped as soon as the en‐
gine starts.
Engine stop
Hints Take the remote control with you
Take the remote control with you when
leaving the vehicle so that children, for exam‐
ple, cannot start the engine.◀
Set the parking brake and further secure
the vehicle as required
Set the parking brake firmly when parking; oth‐
erwise, the vehicle could roll. On steep upward
and downward inclines, further secure the ve‐
hicle, for example, by turning the steering
wheel in the direction of the curb. ◀
Before driving into a car wash In order for the vehicle to be able to roll into a
car wash, heed the information regarding
Washing in automatic car washes, refer to
page  221.
Automatic transmission
Switching off the engine
1.Engage transmission position P with the
vehicle stopped.2.Press the Start/Stop button.
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Driving comfortVehicle 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.
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go function, ACC
The conceptThis system can be used to select a desired
speed that the vehicle will maintain automati‐
cally on clear roads.
To the extent possible, the system automati‐
cally adjusts the speed to a slower vehicle
ahead of you.
The distance that the vehicle maintains to the
vehicle ahead of you can be varied.
For safety reasons, it depends on the speed.
To maintain a certain distance, the system au‐
tomatically decelerates, applies the brakes
lightly, or accelerates again if the vehicle ahead
begins moving faster.
If the vehicle ahead of you brakes to a halt, the
system is able to detect this within the given
system limits. If the vehicle ahead of your
drives away again from a halt, your vehicle is
able to accelerate if operated accordingly.
Even if some time passes before the vehicle
drives away again, the BMW can still be accel‐
erated automatically and simply.
As soon as the road is clear, it accelerates to
the desired speed.
The speed is also maintained on downhill gra‐
dients, but may not be maintained on uphill
slopes if engine power is insufficient.General information
When ECO PRO is activated, cruise control is
also set to a driving style that saves on fuel
consumption.
Notes Personal responsibility
The system does not relieve the driver of
the responsibility to adapt his or her speed,
distance and driving style to the traffic condi‐
tions. Drive attentively, and react to the current
traffic events. Intervene actively when neces‐
sary, e.g., by braking, steering or making an
evasive maneuver, otherwise, there is danger
of an accident.◀
At a glance
Buttons on the steering wheelPress the
buttonFunctionCruise control on/off, interrupt‐
ing, refer to page  126Store/maintain speed, refer to
page  127Resume speed, refer to
page  128Reduce distance, refer to
page  128Increase distance, refer to
page  128Adjust distance, refer to
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Vehicle batteryMaintenance
The battery is maintenance-free, i.e., the elec‐ trolyte will last for the life of the battery.
Your service center will be glad to advise you
on questions regarding the battery.
Battery replacement Use approved vehicle batteries only
Only use vehicle batteries that have been
approved for your vehicle by the manufacturer; otherwise, the vehicle could be damaged and
systems or functions may not be fully availa‐
ble.◀
After a battery replacement, have the battery registered on the vehicle by your service cen‐
ter to ensure that all comfort functions are fully
available and that any Check Control mes‐
sages of these comfort functions are no longer
displayed.
Charging the battery
Note Do not plug chargers into the socket
Do not connect battery chargers to the
factory-installed sockets in the vehicle as this
may damage the battery.◀
General information
Make sure that the battery is always suffi‐
ciently charged to guarantee that the battery
remains usable for its full service life.
The battery may need to be charged in the fol‐
lowing cases:▷When making frequent short-distance
drives.▷If the vehicle is not used for prolonged pe‐
riods, longer than a month.Starting aid terminals
In the vehicle, only charge the battery via the
starting aid terminals, refer to page  218, in the
engine compartment with the engine off.
Power failure After a temporary power loss, some equipment
needs to be reinitialized.
Individual settings need to be reprogrammed:▷Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory:
store the positions again.▷Time: update.▷Date: update.▷Radio station: saving new, see user's
manual for Navigation, Entertainment and
Communication.▷Navigation system: wait for the operability
of the navigation.
Disposing of old batteries
Have old batteries disposed of by your
service center or bring them to a recy‐
cling center.
Maintain the battery in an upright position for
transport and storage. Secure the battery so
that it does not tip over during transport.
Fuses Notes Replacing fuses
Never attempt to repair a blown fuse and
do not replace a defective fuse with a substi‐
tute of another color or amperage rating; this could lead to a circuit overload, ultimately re‐
sulting in a fire in the vehicle.◀
Plastic tweezers and information on the fuse
types and locations are stored in the fuse box
in the cargo area.
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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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