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Coasting to a standstill and braking phases are
used more often to recover energy.
eDRIVE electric driving and the Auto Start
Stop function will also be deactivated.
Fast charging
In exceptional cases it can be charged in place,
such as before extended idle phases in order
to prevent damage to the high-voltage battery.1.Start the engine.2.Engage transmission position P and set
parking brake.3.Press and hold down brake pedal.4.Use the accelerator pedal to maintain an
engine speed of approx. 2,000 rpm.
After a few minutes, the high-voltage battery is
fully charged again.
The battery charge indicator in the instrument
cluster, refer to page 81, is used to check the
status.
General driving notes
Closing the trunk lid Drive with the trunk lid closed
Only drive with the tailgate closed; other‐
wise, in the event of an accident or braking and
evasive maneuvers, passengers and other traf‐
fic may be injured, and the vehicle may be
damaged. In addition, exhaust fumes may en‐
ter the vehicle interior.◀
If driving with the tailgate open cannot be
avoided:
▷Close all windows and the glass sunroof.▷Greatly increase the air flow from the vents.▷Drive moderately.Hot exhaust system
Hot exhaust system
High temperatures are generated in the
exhaust system.
Do not remove the heat shields installed and
never apply undercoating to them. Make sure
that flammable materials, e. g. hay, leaves,
grass, etc. do not come in contact with the hot
exhaust system while driving, while in idle po‐
sition mode, or when parked. Such contact
could lead to a fire, resulting in an increased
risk of serious personal injury as well as prop‐
erty damage.
Do not touch hot exhaust pipes; otherwise,
there is a danger of getting burned.◀
Mobile communication devices in the
vehicle
Mobile communication devices in the ve‐
hicle
It is not recommended to use mobile phones,
such as mobile phones, in the vehicle interior
without a direct connection to an external aer‐
ial. Otherwise, the vehicle's electronics and
mobile communication devices can interfere
with each other. In addition, there is no assur‐
ance that the radiation generated during trans‐
mission will be conducted away from the vehi‐
cle interior.◀
Hydroplaning Hydroplaning
When driving on wet or slushy roads, re‐
duce your speed to prevent hydroplaning.◀
On wet or slushy roads, a wedge of water can
form between the tires and road surface.
This phenomenon is referred to as hydroplan‐
ing. It is characterized by a partial or complete
loss of contact between the tires and the road
surface, ultimately undermining your ability to
steer and brake the vehicle.Seite 172Driving tipsThings to remember when driving172
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Saving fuelVehicle features and optionsThis 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.
General information
Your vehicle contains advanced technology for
the reduction of fuel consumption and emis‐
sions.
Fuel consumption depends on a number of dif‐
ferent factors.
Carrying out certain measures, such as a mod‐
erate driving style and regular maintenance,
can influence fuel consumption and the envi‐
ronmental impact.
Remove unnecessary cargoAdditional weight increases fuel consumption.
Remove attached parts
following use
Remove auxiliary mirrors, roof or rear luggage
racks which are no longer required following
use.
Attached parts on the vehicle impair the aero‐
dynamics and increase the fuel consumption.Close the windows and glass
sunroof
Driving with the glass sunroof and windows
open results in increased air resistance and
thereby reduces the range.
Tires
General information Tires can affect fuel consumption in various
ways, e.g., tire size may influence fuel con‐
sumption.
Check the tire inflation pressure
regularly
Check and, if needed, correct the tire inflation
pressure at least twice a month and before
starting on a long trip.
Low tire inflation pressure increases rolling re‐
sistance and thus raises fuel consumption and
tire wear.
Drive away immediately
Do not wait for the engine to warm-up while
the vehicle remains stationary. Start driving
right away, but at moderate engine speeds.
This is the quickest way of warming the cold
engine up to operating temperature.
Look well ahead when
driving
Avoid unnecessary acceleration and braking.
By maintaining a suitable distance to the vehi‐
cle driving ahead of you.
Driving smoothly and proactively reduces fuel
consumption.Seite 178Driving tipsSaving fuel178
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Longer braking procedures result in more effi‐
cient charging of the high-voltage battery via
energy recovery from braking.
Avoid high engine speeds
As a rule: driving at low engine speeds lowers
fuel consumption and reduces wear.
Use 1st gear to get the vehicle moving. Start‐
ing with the 2nd gear, accelerate rapidly. When
accelerating, shift up before reaching high en‐
gine speeds.
When you reach the desired speed, shift into
the highest applicable gear and drive with the
engine speed as low as possible and at a con‐
stant speed.
If necessary, observe the gear shift indicator of
the vehicle, refer to page 89.
Use coasting
When approaching a red light, take your foot
off the accelerator and let the vehicle coast to
a halt.
For going downhill take your foot off the accel‐
erator and let the vehicle roll.
The flow of fuel is interrupted while coasting.
Switch off the engine during
longer stops
Switch off the engine during longer stops, e.g.,
at traffic lights, railroad crossings or in traffic
congestion.
Switch off any functions that
are not currently needed
Functions such as seat heating and the rear
window defroster require a lot of energy and
reduce the range, especially in city and stop-
and-go traffic.Reel off these functions if they are not needed.
The ECO PRO driving program supports the
energy conserving use of comfort features.
These functions are automatically deactivated partially or completely.
Have maintenance carried
out
Have vehicles maintained regularly to achieve
optimal vehicle efficiency and operating life.
The maintenance should be carried out by
your service center.
Also note the BMW Maintenance System, refer
to page 204.
ECO PRO
The concept
ECO PRO supports a driving style that saves
on fuel consumption. For this purpose, the en‐
gine control and comfort features, e. g. the cli‐
mate control output, are adjusted.
eDRIVE electric driving, refer to page 70, and
the Coasting, refer to page 70, driving status
are becoming increasingly possible.
In addition, context-sensitive instructions are
displayed to assist with an optimized fuel con‐
sumption driving style.
The achieved extended range is displayed in
the instrument cluster as bonus range.
At a glance
The system includes the following
EfficientDynamics functions and displays:▷ECO PRO bonus range, refer to page 180.▷ECO PRO tips driving instruction, refer to
page 181▷ECO PRO climate control, refer to
page 180.Seite 179Saving fuelDriving tips179
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Do not turn off the ignition in the car
wash
Do not turn off the ignition in the car wash;
otherwise, selector lever position P is en‐
gaged and damages can result.◀
The vehicle cannot be locked from the outside
when in selector lever position N. A signal
sounds when an attempt is made to lock the
vehicle.
To activate drive readiness:
1.Depress the brake pedal.2.Press the Start/Stop button.
Pressing the Start/Stop button without step‐
ping on the brake turns the ignition off.
Selector lever positionSelector lever position P is engaged automati‐
cally:
▷When the ignition is switched off.▷After approx. 15 minutes.
Headlights
▷Do not rub dry and do not use abrasive or
acidic cleansers.▷Soak areas that have been dirtied e. g.,
from insects, with shampoo and wash off
with water.▷Thaw ice with de-icing spray; do not use an
ice scraper.
After washing the vehicle
After washing the vehicle, apply the brakes
briefly to dry them; otherwise, braking action
can be reduced and corrosion of the brake
discs can occur.
Completely remove all residues on the win‐
dows, to minimize loss of visibility due to
smearing and to reduce wiper noises and
wiper blade wear.
Vehicle care
Car care productsBMW recommends using care and cleaning
products from BMW, since these have been
tested and approved.
Car care and cleaning products
Follow the instructions on the container.
When cleaning the interior, open the doors or
windows.
Only use products intended for cleaning vehi‐ cles.
Cleansers can contain substances that are
dangerous and harmful to your health.◀
Vehicle paint Regular care contributes to driving safety and
value retention. Environmental influences in
areas with elevated air pollution or natural con‐
taminants, such as tree resin or pollen can af‐
fect the vehicle's paintwork. Tailor the fre‐
quency and extent of your car care to these
influences.
Aggressive substances such as spilled fuel, oil,
grease or bird droppings, must be removed im‐
mediately to prevent the finish from being al‐
tered or discolored.
Leather care
Remove dust from the leather often, using a
cloth or vacuum cleaner.
Otherwise, particles of dust and road grime
chafe in pores and folds, and lead to increased
wear and premature degradation of the leather
surface.
To guard against discoloration, such as from
clothing, provide leather care roughly every
two months.
Clean light-colored leather more frequently be‐
cause soiling on such surfaces is substantially
more visible.Seite 224MobilityCare224
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Contact with water, hybridsystem 222
Continued driving with a flat tire 107 , 110
Control Display 18
Control Display, settings 94
Controller 18, 19
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 124
Convenient opening with the remote control 39
Coolant 203
Coolant level 203
Coolant temperature 87
Cooling function 151
Cooling, maximum 151
Cooling system 203
Corrosion on brake discs 173
Cosmetic mirror 160
Cruise control 135
Cruise control, active with Stop & Go 129
Cruising range 88
Cupholders 166
Current fuel consumption 88
D
Damage, tires 194
Damping control, dy‐ namic 125
Data, technical 230
Date 88
Daytime running lights 98
Deactivating drive readi‐ ness 69
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 152
Dehumidifying, air 151
Deleting personal data 24
Deletion of personal data 24
Destination distance 92
Digital clock 87
Digital compass 158
Dimensions 230
Dimmable exterior mirrors 60 Dimmable interior rearview
mirror 61
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 72
Display, electronic, instru‐ ment cluster 80
Display in windshield 95
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 100
Displays, cleaning 226
Displays, hybrid system 81
Disposal, coolant 203
Disposal, vehicle battery 215
Distance control, refer to PDC 137
Distance to destination 92
Divided screen view, split screen 23
Door lock 41
Door lock, refer to Remote control 36
DRIVE, Driving with combus‐ tion engine 71
Drive-off assistant 128
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 124
Driver assistance, refer to In‐ telligent Safety 110
Drive readiness in detail 68
Drive readiness states 67
Driving Assistant, refer to In‐ telligent Safety 110
Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol 126
Driving instructions, break- in 170
Driving instructions, hybrid system 170
Driving mode 126
Driving notes, general 172
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 124
Driving style analysis 181
Driving tips 172
Driving with combustion en‐ gine, DRIVE 71 DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐
trol 124
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 125
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol 125
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 124
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 125
E eBOOST, assistance for the combustion engine 71
ECO PRO 179
ECO PRO, bonus range 180
ECO PRO display 179
ECO PRO driving mode 179
ECO PRO driving style analy‐ sis 181
ECO PRO mode 179
ECO PRO Tip - driving in‐ struction 181
eDRIVE, electric driving 70
Electric drive readiness, Si‐ lent Start 68
Electric driving, eDRIVE 70
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 80
Electronic oil measure‐ ment 200
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 124
Emergency detection, remote control 37
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 186
Emergency Request 217
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance 218
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 37
Emergency unlocking, trans‐ mission lock 78 Seite 234ReferenceEverything from A to Z234
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Lighting via remote con‐trol 39
Light reel 97
Lights 97
Lights and bulbs 206
Load 176
Loading 175
Lock, door 41
Locking/unlocking via door lock 41
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 39
Locking, automatic 45
Locking, settings 45
Locking via trunk lid 42
Lock, power window 49
Locks, doors, and win‐ dows 66
Low beams 97
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 99
Lower back support 54
Luggage rack, see Roof- mounted luggage rack 177
Lumbar support 54
M
Maintenance 204
Maintenance require‐ ments 204
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 88
Maintenance system, BMW 204
Make-up mirror 160
Malfunction displays, see Check Control 83
Manual air distribution 152
Manual air flow 152
Manual mode, Steptronic transmission 77
Manual operation, door lock 41
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 60 Manual operation, fuel filler
flap 186
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 138
Manual operation, rearview camera 141
Manual operation, Side View 143
Manual operation, Top View 144
Marking on approved tires 195
Marking, run-flat tires 196
Master key, refer to Remote control 36
Maximum cooling 151
Maximum speed, display 89
Maximum speed, winter tires 196
Measure, units of 95
Medical kit 218
Memory, seat, mirror 58
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 91
Menus, operating, iDrive 18
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 20
Messages, see Check Con‐ trol 83
Microfilter 153
Minimum tread, tires 194
Mirror 59
Mirror memory 58
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 172
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 207
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Mounting of child restraint systems 62
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 14 N
Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 56
Neck restraints, rear, refer to Head restraints 57
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner 225
New wheels and tires 195
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 220
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 204
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 204
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 141
Octane rating, refer to Rec‐ ommended fuel grade 188
Odometer 87
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Officially use hybrid sys‐ tem 170
Oil 200
Oil, adding 201
Oil additives 201
Oil change 202
Oil change interval, service requirements 88
Oil filler neck 201
Oil types, alternative 202
Oil types, approved 202
Old batteries, disposal 215
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 206
Opening/closing via door lock 41
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Opening and closing, withoutremote control 41
Opening and closing, with re‐ mote control 39
Opening the trunk lid with no- touch activation 44
Operating concept, iDrive 18
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Auto‐ matic recirculated-air con‐
trol 152
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 87
P Paint, vehicle 224
Parallel parking assistant 145
Park Distance Control PDC 137
Parked-car ventilation 153
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 174
Parking aid, refer to PDC 137
Parking assistant 145
Parking brake 71
Parking lights 97
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 60
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 141
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 137
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 117
Personal Profile 37
Personal Profile, exporting profiles 38
Personal Profile, importing profiles 38
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 50
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 48
Plastic, care 225 Power failure 215
Power sunroof, glass 49
Power windows 48
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 190
Pressure warning FTM, tires 109
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 37
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 24
Protective function, glass sunroof 50
Protective function, win‐ dows 48
Push-and-turn reel, refer to Controller 18, 19
R Radiator fluid 203
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 36
Radio ready state 67
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 74
Rear lights 214
Rear socket 161
Rear turn signal, bulb replace‐ ment 212
Rearview camera 140
Rearview mirror 59
Rear window defroster 152
Recirculated-air filter 153
Recirculated-air mode 152
Recommended fuel grade 188
Recommended tire brands 195
Refueling 186
Remaining range 88
Remote control/key 36
Remote control, auxiliary air conditioning, key 155 Remote control, malfunc‐
tion 40
Remote control, univer‐ sal 156
Replacement fuse 215
Replacing parts 206
Replacing wheels/tires 195
Reporting safety defects 10
RES button 132
RES button, see Active Cruise Control, ACC 129
RES button, see Cruise con‐ trol 135
Reserve warning, refer to Range 88
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 106
Residual cooling 154
Retaining straps, securing cargo 176
Retreaded tires 195
Roadside parking lights 98
Roller sunblinds 49
RON recommended fuel grade 188
Roofliner 17
Roof load lidacity 231
Roof-mounted luggage rack 177
Rope for tow-starting/ towing 220
RSC Run Flat System Com‐ ponent, refer to Run-flat
tires 196
Rubber components, care 225
Run-flat tires 196
S Safe braking 173
Safety 7
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat 56
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Safety belts, care 225
Safety of the hybrid sys‐ tem 221
Safety reel, windows 49
Safety systems, airbags 102
Saving fuel 178
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Screwdriver, see Onboard ve‐ hicle tool kit 206
Screw thread, see screw thread for tow fitting, screw
thread for tow fitting 221
Seat and mirror memory 58
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 55
Seat heating, front 55
Seat heating, rear 55
Seating position for chil‐ dren 62
Seats 52
Selection list in instrument cluster 91
Selector lever, Steptronic transmission 76
Sensors, care 226
Service and warranty 8
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service
CBS 204
Service requirements, dis‐ play 88
Service, Roadside Assis‐ tance 218
Services, ConnectedDrive
Servotronic 128
SET button, see Active Cruise Control, ACC 129
SET button, see Cruise con‐ trol 135
Settings, locking/unlock‐ ing 45
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 94
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ ror 58 Shift paddles on steering
wheel 78
Side airbags 102
Side View 142
Signaling, horn 14
Signals when unlocking 45
Silent Start, electric drive readiness 68
Sitting safely 52
Size 230
Slide/tilt glass roof 49
Smallest turning radius 230
Snow chains 196
Socket 160
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 204
SOS button 217
Spare fuse 215
Specified engine oil types 202
Speed, average 92
Speed limit detection, com‐ puter 92
Speed limiter, display 89
Speed Limit Information 89
Speed warning 93
Split screen 23
SPORT+ - program, Dynamic Driving Control 127
Sport displays, torque dis‐ play, performance dis‐
play 93
SPORT program, Dynamic Driving Control 127
Sport program, transmis‐ sion 77
Sport steering, variable 126
Stability control systems 124
Standing air conditioning, re‐ mote control 46
Start/Stop button 67
Start function during malfunc‐ tion 37
Starting the combustion en‐ gine 68 Status control display,
tires 106
Status information, iDrive 23
Status of Owner's Manual 7
Steering assistance 128
Steering wheel, adjusting 61
Steering wheel heating 61
Steptronic Sport transmis‐ sion 78
Steptronic transmission 76
Storage compartments 164
Storage compartments, loca‐ tions 164
Storage, tires 196
Storing the vehicle 226
Summer tires, tread 194
Sun visor 160
Supplementary text mes‐ sage 86
Surround View 140
Switch for Dynamic Driv‐ ing 126
Switch-on times, parked-car ventilation 154
Switch, refer to Cockpit 14
Symbols 6
Symbols in the status field 23
T Tachometer 87
Tail lights 212
Technical changes, refer to Safety 7
Technical data 230
Telephone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 151
Temperature display for ex‐ ternal temperature 87
Temperature, engine oil 87
Tempomat, refer to Active Cruise Control 129
Terminal, starting aid 219 Seite 239Everything from A to ZReference239
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