
ContentsThe fastest way to find information on a partic‐
ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to
page  232.6Notes
At a glance
12Cockpit16iDrive22Voice activation system25Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle
Controls
30Opening and closing51Adjusting60Transporting children safely63Driving76Displays91Lamps96Safety122Driving stability control systems130Driving comfort157Climate control164Interior equipment169Storage compartments
Driving tips
174Things to remember when driving177Loading179Saving fuelMobility188Refueling190Fuel191Wheels and tires203Engine compartment205Engine oil207Coolant208Maintenance210Replacing components216Breakdown assistance221Care
Reference
228Technical data232Everything from A to Z
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 910 721 - VI/13 

Coolant temperatureIf the coolant along with the engine becomes
too hot, a Check Control message is displayed.
Check the coolant level, refer to page  207.
Odometer and trip odometer▷Odometer, arrow 1.▷Trip odometer, arrow 2.
Display/reset miles Press the knob.
▷When the ignition is
switched off, the time, the
external temperature and
the odometer are displayed.▷When the ignition is switched on, the trip
odometer is reset.
External temperature
External temperature warning If the indicator drops to
+37 ℉/+3 ℃ or lower, a signal
sounds.
A Check Control message is displayed.
There is the increased danger of ice.
Ice on roads
Even at temperatures above
+37 ℉/+3 ℃, there can be a risk of ice on
roads.
Therefore, drive carefully on bridges and
shaded roads, for example, to avoid the in‐
creased risk of an accident.◀
Time
The time is displayed at the bot‐
tom of the instrument cluster.
Setting the time and time for‐
mat, refer to page  89.
Date The date is displayed in the
computer.
Setting the date and date for‐
mat, refer to page  90.
Range After the reserve range isreached:▷A Check Control message is
displayed briefly.▷The remaining range is
shown on the computer.▷When a dynamic driving style is used, such
as when cornering quickly, operation of the
engine is not always ensured.
The Check Control message appears continu‐
ously below a range of approx. 30 miles/50 km.
Refuel promptly
Refuel no later than at a range of
30 miles/50 km, or operation of the engine is
not ensured and damage may occur.◀
Displaying the cruising range
1."Settings"2."Info display"3."Additional indicators"
The range is displayed in the instrument clus‐
ter.
Seite 83DisplaysControls83
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 910 721 - VI/13 

Engine compartmentVehicle 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.
Important features in the engine compartment
1Vehicle identification number2Jump-starting, negative terminal3Washer fluid reservoir4Jump-starting, positive terminal5Oil filler neck.6Coolant reservoir, except 650i.Hood
Opening the hood Working in the engine compartment
Never attempt to perform any service or
repair operations on your vehicle without the necessary professional technical training.If you are unfamiliar with the statutory guide‐
lines, have any work on the vehicle performed
only by a service center.
If this work is not carried out properly, there is
the danger of subsequent damage and related
safety hazards.◀Seite 203Engine compartmentMobility203
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 910 721 - VI/13 

CoolantVehicle 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.
General information Danger of burns from hot engine
Do not open the cooling system while
the engine is hot; otherwise, escaping coolant may cause burns.◀
Suitable additives
Only use suitable additives; otherwise,
engine damage may occur. The additives are
harmful to your health.◀
Coolant consists of water and additives.
Not all commercially available additives are
suitable for your vehicle. Ask your service cen‐
ter for suitable additives.
Coolant level
Checking1.Let the engine cool.2.Turn the cap of the coolant reservoir
slightly counterclockwise to allow any ex‐cess pressure to dissipate, and then open
it.3.The coolant level is correct if it lies be‐
tween the minimum and maximum marks
in the filler neck.4.If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant up
to the specified level; do not overfill.5.Turn the cap until there is an audible click.
The arrows on the coolant reservoir and
the cap must point towards one another.6.Have the cause of the coolant loss elimi‐
nated as soon as possible.
Disposal
Comply with the relevant environmen‐
tal protection regulations when dispos‐
ing of coolant and coolant additives.
Seite 207CoolantMobility207
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 910 721 - VI/13 

Emergency unlocking, trunklid  38 
Energy Control  84 
Energy recovery  84 
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function  65 
Engine, automatic switch- off  65 
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  82 
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive  206 
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved  206 
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion  31 
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing  218  
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine  64 
Engine stop  64 
Engine temperature  82 
Entering/exiting vehicle, as‐ sistance, steering wheel  59 
Entering a car wash  221 
Equipment, interior  164 
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC  122 
Exchanging wheels/tires  199 
Exhaust system  174 
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature  58 
Exterior mirrors  57 
External start  218 
External temperature dis‐ play  83 External temperature warn‐
ing  83 
Eyes for securing cargo  178 
F
Failure message, refer to Check Control  80 
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm  41 
Fan, refer to Air flow  158 
Fault displays, refer to Check Control  80 
Filler neck for engine oil  206 
Fine wood, care  224 
First aid kit  217 
Fitting for towing, refer to Tow fitting  220 
Flat tire, changing wheels  213 
Flat Tire Monitor FTM  103 
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM  100 
Flat tire, warning lamp  101, 104  
Flooding  175 
Floor carpet, care  224 
Floor mats, care  224 
Fold-out position, windshield wipers  71 
Foot brake  175 
Front airbags  96 
Front center armrest  170 
Front fog lamps  94 
Front lamps  210 
Front passenger airbags, au‐ tomatic deactivation  98 
Front passenger airbags, indi‐ cator lamp  98 
Front seats  51 
Front turn signals, refer to Light-emitting diodes,
LEDs  212 
FTM Flat Tire Monitor  103 
Fuel  190 
Fuel cap  188 Fuel consumption, current  84 
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion  88 
Fuel filler flap  188 
Fuel gauge  82 
Fuel quality  190 
Fuel recommendation  190 
Fuel, tank capacity  231 
Fuse  214 
G
Garage door opener, refer to Integrated universal remote
control  164 
Gasoline  190 
Gasoline quality  190 
Gear change, automatic transmission  73 
Gear shift indicator  85 
General driving notes  174 
Glove compartment  169 
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved  229 
Gross weight, permissible for trailer towing  229 
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking brake  67 
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code  165 
Hazard warning flashers  216 
HDC Hill Descent Con‐ trol  124  
Headlamp control, auto‐ matic  92 
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture  91 
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture via remote control  35 
Headlamp flasher  70 
Headlamp glass  211 
Headlamps  210 Seite 235Everything from A to ZReference235
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 910 721 - VI/13 

Onboard monitor, refer toControl Display  16 
Onboard vehicle tool kit  210 
Opening and closing  30 
Opening and closing, from in‐ side  36 
Opening and closing via door lock  35 
Opening and closing, with re‐ mote control  34 
Operating concept, iDrive  16 
Optional equipment, standard equipment  6 
Outside air, refer to Auto‐ matic recirculated-air con‐
trol  159  
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature  83 
Overtaking prohibitions  85 
P Paint, vehicle  222 
Parallel parking assistant  150 
Park Distance Control PDC  142 
Parked-car heating  161 
Parked-car ventilation  161 
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion  176 
Parking aid, refer to PDC  142 
Parking assistant  150 
Parking brake  67 
Parking lamps  91 
Parking lamps and roadside parking lamps, refer to
Light-emitting diodes,
LEDs  212 
Parking with Auto Hold  68 
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward  58 
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era  145  
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol  142  Pedestrian detection, refer to
Night Vision  112 
Pedestrian warning with city braking function  110 
People detection, refer to Night Vision  112 
Permissible axle load  229 
Personal Profile  31 
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows  42 
Plastic, care  224 
Power failure  214 
Power windows  41 
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure  191 
Pressure warning FTM, tires  103 
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file  31 
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive  20 
Protective function, win‐ dows  42 
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller  16 
Q Queuing Assistant, see Con‐ gestion Assistant  136 
R Radiator fluid  207 
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control  30 
Radio ready state  64 
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication 
Rain sensor  71 
Rear axle steering  125 
Rear lamps  212 
Rearview mirror  57 
Rear window defroster  159 
Recirculated-air mode  159 Recommended tire
brands  200 
Refueling  188 
Remaining range  83 
Remote control/key  30 
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion  35 
Remote control, parked-car heating/ventilation  162 
Remote control, univer‐ sal  164  
Replacement fuse  214 
Replacing bulbs, see Lamp replacement  210 
Replacing parts  210 
Replacing wheels/tires  199 
Reporting safety defects  9 
RES button  133 
Reserve warning, refer to Range  83 
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM  101 
Residual heat, automatic cli‐ mate control  160 
Retaining straps, securing cargo  178 
Retreaded tires  200 
Reversing lamp, bulb replace‐ ment  213 
Roadside parking lamps  92 
Rollover protection sys‐ tem  99 
Roll stabilization, refer to Adaptive Drive  125 
Roll stabilization, see Dy‐ namic Drive  125 
RON gasoline quality  190 
Rope for tow-starting/ towing  220 
RSC Run Flat System Com‐ ponent, refer to Run-flat
tires  201 
Rubber components, care  224 
Run-flat tires  201 Seite 238ReferenceEverything from A to Z238
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 910 721 - VI/13