
Engine compartmentVehicle features and optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems.
Important features in the engine compartment
1Vehicle identification number2Jump-starting, negative battery terminal3Washer fluid reservoir4Jump-starting, positive battery terminal5Oil filler neck. 760i/Li: filler neck is located
under a flap.6Coolant reservoir, except 750i/Li and
760i/Li.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 work is not carried out properly, there is a
danger of subsequent damage and related
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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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Do not touch live parts
To avoid the risk of potentially fatal in‐
jury, always avoid all contact with electrical
components while the engine is running.◀
Preparation1.Check whether the battery of the other ve‐
hicle has a voltage of 12 volts. This infor‐
mation can be found on the battery.2.Switch off the engine of the assisting vehi‐
cle.3.Switch off any electronic systems/power
consumers in both vehicles.
Bodywork contact between vehicles
Make sure that there is no contact be‐
tween the bodywork of the two vehicles; other‐
wise, there is a danger of short circuits.◀
Starting aid terminals Connecting order
Connect the jumper cables in the correct
order to prevent risk of injury from arcing.◀
The so-called starting aid terminal in the en‐
gine compartment acts as the battery's posi‐
tive terminal.
The body ground or a special nut acts as the
battery negative terminal.
Connecting the cables
1.Pull off the lid of the BMW starting aid ter‐
minal.2.Attach one terminal clamp of the positive
jumper cable to the positive terminal of the
battery, or to the corresponding starting
aid terminal of the vehicle providing assis‐
tance.3.Attach the terminal clamp on the other end
of the cable to the positive terminal of the
battery, or to the corresponding starting
aid terminal of the vehicle to be started.4.Attach one terminal clamp of the negative
jumper cable to the negative terminal of
the battery, or to the corresponding engine
or body ground of assisting vehicle.5.Attach the second terminal clamp to the
negative terminal of the battery, or to the
corresponding engine or body ground of
the vehicle to be started.
Starting the engine
Never use spray fluids to start the engine.
1.Start the engine of the assisting vehicle
and let it run for several minutes at an in‐
creased idle speed.
If the vehicle to be started has a diesel en‐
gine: let the engine of the assisting vehicle
run for approx. 10 minutes.2.Start the engine of the vehicle that is to be
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If the first starting attempt is not success‐
ful, wait a few minutes before making an‐
other attempt in order to allow the dis‐
charged battery to recharge.3.Let both engines run for several minutes.4.Disconnect the jumper cables in the re‐
verse order.
Check the battery and recharge if needed.
Tow-starting and towing Note Tow-starting and towing
For towing the vehicle turn, switch off the
Intelligent Safety systems; otherwise malfunc‐
tions of the individual braking systems might
lead to accidents.◀
Transporting your vehicle
Note Your vehicle is not permitted to be towed.
Therefore, contact a service center in the
event of a breakdown.
Do not have the vehicle towed
Have your vehicle transported on a load‐
ing platform only; otherwise, damage may oc‐ cur.◀
Tow truck
The vehicle should only be transported on a
loading platform.
Do not lift the vehicle
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or
body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage
may result.◀
Towing other vehicles
Hints Light towing vehicle
The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than the vehicle being towed; otherwise, it will
not be possible to control the vehicle's re‐
sponse.◀
Attaching the tow bar/tow rope correctly
Attach the tow bar or tow rope to the tow
fitting; connecting it to other vehicle parts may
cause damage.◀▷Switch on the hazard warning system, de‐
pending on local regulations.▷If the electrical system has failed, clearly
identify the vehicle being towed by placing
a sign or a warning triangle in the rear win‐
dow.
Tow bar
The tow fittings used should be on the same
side on both vehicles.
Should it prove impossible to avoid mounting
the tow bar at an offset angle, please observe
the following:
▷Maneuvering capability is limited going
around corners.▷The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it
is secured with an offset.
Tow rope
When starting to tow the vehicle, make sure
that the tow rope is taut.
To avoid jerking and the associated stresses
on the vehicle components when towing, al‐
ways use nylon ropes or nylon straps.
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Battery replacement, vehiclebattery  232 
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control  35 
Battery, vehicle  232 
Belts, safety belts  60 
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder  182 
Blinds, sun protection  50 
BMW Advanced Diesel  203 
BMW Assist, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation 
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem  225 
Bonus range, ECO PRO  194 
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder  182 
Brake assistant  136 
Brake assistant, adaptive  136 
Brake discs, break-in  186 
Brake force display  133 
Brake lights, adaptive  133 
Brake lights, brake force dis‐ play  133 
Brake lights, bulb replace‐ ment  230 
Brake pads, break-in  186 
Braking, hints  188 
Breakdown assis‐ tance  234, 235  
Break-in  186 
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play  103 
Bulb replacement, rear  230 
Bulb replacement, see Lamp and bulb replacement  227 
Button, RES  147 
Button, Start/Stop  73 
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting  235 C
California Proposition 65 Warning  7 
Calling up mirror adjust‐ ment  47 
Calling up seat adjust‐ ment  47 
Calling up steering wheel ad‐ justment  47 
Camera, care  242 
Camera, rearview cam‐ era  156  
Camera, Side View  158 
Camera, Top View  160 
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder  182 
Car battery  232 
Car care products  240 
Care, displays  242 
Care, vehicle  240 
Cargo  189 
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments  182 
Cargo, securing  190 
Cargo straps, securing cargo  190 
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol  34 
Carpet, care  242 
Car wash  239 
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system  186 
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice  225  
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation 
Center armrest  181 
Center console  16 
Central locking system  39 
Central screen, refer to Con‐ trol Display  18 
Changes, technical, refer to Safety  7 Changing parts  227 
Changing wheels  231 
Changing wheels/tires  214 
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number  9 
Check Control  90 
Checking the engine oil level electronically  220 
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically  220 
Children, seating position  69 
Children, transporting safely  69 
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem  69 
Child restraint fixing system LATCH  70 
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting  69 
Child safety locks  72 
Child seat, mounting  69 
Child seats  69 
Chrome parts, care  241 
Cigarette lighter  174 
Cleaning displays  242 
Climate control  165 
Climate control laminated tinted safety glass  187 
Climate control on roof‐ liner  171 
Climate control wind‐ shield  187 
Clock  95 
Closing/opening via door lock  39 
Closing/opening with remote control  37 
Closing the trunk lid with no- touch activation  45 
Clothes hooks  182 
Coasting  196 
Coasting with engine decou‐ pled, coasting  196 
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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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