
Tire sizePressure specifications
in bar/PSIFront: 245/35 R 21
96 Y XL RSC
Rear: 275/30 R 21
98 Y XL RSC2.8 / 41
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3.0 / 44Emergency wheel:
T 135/80 R 18 104
MSpeed up to a max. of
50 mph / 80 km/h
4.2 / 60
With high-speed tuning feature
Tire sizePressure specifications
in bar/PSISpecifications in
bar/PSI with cold
tires245/50 R 18 100 V
M+S A/S RSC
245/50 R 18 100 H
M+S RSC2.6 / 382.9 /42245/45 R 19 102 V
M+S XL A/S RSC
245/45 R 19 102 V
M+S XL RSC2.8 / 413.2 / 46Front: 245/45 R 19
98 Y RSC
Rear: 275/40 R 19
101 Y RSC2.4 / 35
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2.5 / 36Front: 245/40 R 20
99 Y XL RSC
Rear: 275/35 R 20
102 Y XL RSC2.7 / 39
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2.7 / 39Tire sizePressure specifications
in bar/PSIFront: 245/35 R 21
96 Y XL RSC
Rear: 275/30 R 21
98 Y XL RSC3.0 / 44
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3.2 / 46Emergency wheel:
T 135/80 R 18 104
MSpeed up to a max. of
50 mph / 80 km/h
4.2 / 60
Tire identification marks
Tire size 245/45 R 18 96 Y
245: nominal width in mm
45: aspect ratio in %
R: radial tire code
18: rim diameter in inches
96: load rating, not for ZR tires
Y: speed rating, before the R on ZR tires
Speed letter
Q = up to 100 mph, 160 km/h
R = up to 106 mph, 170 km/h
S = up to 112 mph, 180 km/h
T = up to 118 mph, 190 km/h
H = up to 131 mph, 210 km/h
V = up to 150 mph, 240 km/h
W = up to 167 mph, 270 km/h
Y = up to 186 mph, 300 km/h
Tire Identification Number
DOT code: DOT xxxx xxx 4314
xxxx: manufacturer code for the tire brand
xxx: tire size and tire design
4314: tire age
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Breakdown assistanceVehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems.
Hazard warning flashers
The button is located in the center console.
Intelligent Emergency
Request
The concept In case of an emergency, an Emergency Re‐
quest can be made through this system.
General information
Only press the SOS button in an emergency.
Hints Emergency Request not guaranteed
For technical reasons, the Emergency
Request cannot be guaranteed under unfavor‐
able conditions.◀
At a glance
SOS button in the roofliner
Requirements
▷The SIM card integrated in the vehicle has
been activated.▷The radio-ready state is switched on.▷The Assist system is functional.
Initiating an Emergency Request
1.Press the cover briefly to open it.2.Press the SOS button until the LED at the
button lights up green.▷The LED lights up green: an Emergency
Request was initiated.
If a cancel prompt appears on the display,
the Emergency Request can be aborted.
If the situation allows, wait in your vehicle
until the voice connection has been estab‐
lished.▷The LED flashes green when a connection
to the BMW Response Center has been
established.
When the emergency request is received
at the BMW Response Center, the BMW
Response Center contacts you and takes
further steps to help you.
Even if you are unable to respond, the
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steps to help you under certain circum‐
stances.
For this, data are transmitted to the BMW
Response Center which serve to deter‐
mine the necessary rescue measures. E. g.
the current position of the vehicle, if it can
be established.▷If the LED is flashing green, but the BMW
Response Center can no longer be heard
via the speaker, you can nevertheless still
be heard at the BMW Response Center.
Initiating an Emergency Request
automatically
Under certain conditions, an Emergency Re‐
quest is automatically initiated immediately af‐
ter a severe accident. Automatic Collision Noti‐
fication is not affected by pressing the SOS
button.
Warning triangle
The warning triangle is located in the container
on the inside of the trunk lid.
Unscrew the wing nut to open.
First aid kit
Note Some of the articles have a limited service life.
Check the expiration dates of the contents
regularly and replace any expired items
promptly.
Storage
The first aid kit is located in the container on
the inside of the trunk lid.
Unscrew the wing nut to open.
Roadside Assistance
Service availability
Roadside Assistance can be reached around
the clock in many countries. You can obtain as‐
sistance there in the event of a vehicle break‐
down.
Roadside Assistance The Roadside Assistance phone number can
be viewed on the iDrive or a connection to
Roadside Assistance can be established di‐
rectly.
Jump-starting
Hints If the battery is discharged, an engine can be
started using the battery of another vehicle
and two jumper cables. Only use jumper ca‐
bles with fully insulated clamp handles.
To prevent personal injury or damage to both
vehicles, adhere strictly to the following proce‐
dure.
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ECO PRO mode 193
ECO PRO Tip - driving in‐ struction 195
EfficientDynamics 195
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 87
Electronic oil measure‐ ment 220
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 136
Emergency detection, remote control 35
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 200
Emergency release, parking brake 79
Emergency Request 234
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance 235
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 35
Emergency unlocking, trans‐ mission lock 86
Emergency unlocking, trunk lid 43
Energy Control 96
Energy recovery 96
Engine, automatic reel-off 75
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 75
Engine compartment 218
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 218
Engine coolant 223
Engine idling when driving, coasting 196
Engine oil 220
Engine oil, adding 221
Engine oil additives 222
Engine oil change 222
Engine oil filler neck 221
Engine oil temperature 94
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 222
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 222 Engine start during malfunc‐
tion 35
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 235
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 74
Engine stop 74
Engine temperature 94
Entering/exiting vehicle, as‐ sistance, steering wheel 68
Entering a car wash 239
Equipment, interior 172
Error displays, see Check Control 90
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 136
Exchanging wheels/tires 214
Exhaust system 186
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 66
Exterior mirrors 65
External start 235
External temperature dis‐ play 95
External temperature warn‐ ing 95
Eyes for securing cargo 190
F
Failure message, see Check Control 90
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 48
Fan, refer to Air flow 166
Filler neck for engine oil 221
Fine wood, care 241
First aid kit 235
Fitting for towing, see tow fit‐ ting 238
Flat tire, changing wheels 231
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 113
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 115 Flat tire, warning
lamp 114, 116
Flooding 187
Floor carpet, care 242
Floor mats, care 242
Fold-out position, wiper 83
Foot brake 188
Front airbags 110
Front-end collision warning with braking function 122
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion 119
Front fog lights 108
Front fog lights, bulb replace‐ ment 230
Front passenger seat, adjust‐ ing 56
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 112
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 112
Front seats 54
Front turn signals, refer to Light-emitting diodes,
LEDs 229
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 113
Fuel 202
Fuel consumption, current 96
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 100
Fuel filler flap 200
Fuel gauge 94
Fuel lid 200
Fuel quality 202
Fuel recommendation 202
Fuel, tank capacity 248
Fuse 233
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control 172
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Gear change, Steptronictransmission 84
Gear shift indicator 97
General driving notes 186
Gentleman function 56
Glare shield 174
Glass sunroof, powered 51
Glove compartment 180
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 247
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking brake 76
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 173
Hazard warning flashers 234
HDC Hill Descent Con‐ trol 138
Head airbags 110
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 106
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 105
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture via remote control 38
Headlight flasher 81
Headlight glass 228
Headlights, care 240
Headlight washer system 81
Head restraints 54
Head restraints, front 61
Head restraints, rear 62
Head-up Display 103
Head-up Display, care 242
Heavy cargo, stowing 190
Height, vehicle 246
High-beam Assistant 107
High beams 81
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 107
Hill Descent Control HDC 138
Hills 188 Hill start assistant, refer to
Drive-off assistant 136
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 182
Hood 218
Horn 14
Hotel function, trunk lid 43
Hot exhaust system 186
HUD Head-up Display 103
Hydroplaning 187
I Ice warning, see External temperature warning 95
Icy roads, see External tem‐ perature warning 95
Identification marks, tires 212
Identification number, see ve‐ hicle identification num‐
ber 9
iDrive 18
Ignition key, refer to Remote control 34
Ignition off 73
Ignition on 73
Indication of a flat tire 114 , 116
Indicator and alarm lamps, see Check Control 90
Indicator lamp, see Check Control 90
Individual air distribution 166
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile 35
Inflation pressure, tires 207
Inflation pressure warning FTM, tires 113
Info display, refer to Com‐ puter 99
Initialization, Integral Active Steering 140
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 116
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 113 Instrument cluster 87
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 87
Instrument display, multifunc‐ tional 88
Instrument lighting 108
Integral Active Steering 140
Integrated key 34
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle 29
Intelligent Emergency Re‐ quest 234
Intelligent Safety 118
Intensity, AUTO pro‐ gram 166
Interior equipment 172
Interior lights 108
Interior lights via remote con‐ trol 38
Interior motion sensor 48
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 67
Interior rearview mirror, man‐ ually dimmable 67
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 96
J Jacking points for the vehicle jack 231
Joystick, Steptronic transmis‐ sion 84
Jump-starting 235
K
Key/remote control 34
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 43
Key Memory, refer to Per‐ sonal Profile 35
Kickdown, Steptronic trans‐ mission 84
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Trunk lid, automatic 41
Trunk lid closing 41
Trunk lid, closing with no- touch activation 45
Trunk lid, emergency unlock‐ ing 43
Trunk lid, hotel function 43
Trunk lid, manual opera‐ tion 40
Trunk lid opening 40
Trunk lid, opening with no- touch activation 44, 45
Trunk lid via remote con‐ trol 38
Turning circle 246
Turning circle lines, rearview camera 157
Turn signals, operation 80
Turn signals, rear, bulb re‐ placement 230
U
Unintentional alarm 48
Units of measure 102
Universal remote control 172
Unlock button, Steptronic transmission 84
Unlocking/locking via door lock 39
Unlocking/locking with re‐ mote control 37
Unlocking, settings 46
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 6
Upholstery care 241
USB interface 176
V
Vanity mirror 174
Variable steering, Integral Ac‐ tive Steering 140
Vehicle battery 232
Vehicle battery, replac‐ ing 232 Vehicle, break-in 186
Vehicle care 240
Vehicle features and op‐ tions 6
Vehicle identification num‐ ber 9
Vehicle jack 231
Vehicle paint 240
Vehicle storage 242
Vehicle wash 239
Ventilation 168
Ventilation, refer to Parked- car ventilation 171
Venting, see ventilation 168
Vent, see ventilation 168
VIN, see vehicle identification number 9
Voice activation system 26
W Warning and indicator lamps, see Check Control 90
Warning displays, see Check Control 90
Warning messages, see Check Control 90
Warning triangle 235
Washer fluid 83
Washer fluid reservoir, ca‐ pacity 248
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield 82
Washer system 81
Washing, vehicle 239
Water on roads 187
Weights 247
Welcome lights 105
Wheel base, vehicle 246
Wheel cleaner 241
Wheels, changing 214
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires 207
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 113 Wheels, Tire Pressure Moni‐
tor TPM 115
Width, vehicle 246
Window defroster, rear 167
Windows, powered 49
Windshield, climate con‐ trol 187
Windshield washer fluid 83
Windshield washer noz‐ zles 82
Windshield washer sys‐ tem 81
Windshield wiper 81
Winter diesel 203
Winter storage, care 242
Winter tires, suitable tires 215
Winter tires, tread 214
Wiper 81
Wiper blades, replacing 227
Wiper fluid 83
Wiper, fold-out position 83
Wiper system 81
Wood, care 241
Word match concept, naviga‐ tion 24
Wrench, see Onboard vehicle tool kit 227
X
xDrive 138
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