2014 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 7 jump start

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.6Coolant reservoirHood
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 Be careful not to swap over the positive
and negative connector terminals
Do not swap over the positive and negative
terminals of the connectors, otherwise there is
a danger that components of the hybrid sys‐
tem or the vehicle's electronics may be irrepar‐
ably damaged.
Take note of the label next to the positive ter‐
minal.◀
Before you begin, reel off all unnecessary elec‐
tronic systems/power consumers, such as the
radio, on the assisting and receiving vehicles.
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
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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.2.Start the engine of the vehicle that is to be
started in the usual way.
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.
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Backrest, seats 56
Backrest, width 58
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 229
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 231
Basic position, rear seats 61
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 226
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 37
Battery, vehicle 226
Belts, safety belts 62
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 181
Blinds, sun protection 52
BMW ActiveHybrid 31
BMW Assist, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 219
Bonus range, ECO PRO 196
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 181
Brake assistant 138
Brake discs, break-in 186
Brake force display 135
Brake lights, adaptive 135
Brake lights, brake force dis‐ play 135
Brake lights, bulb replace‐ ment 224
Brake pads, break-in 186
Braking, hints 189
Breakdown assis‐ tance 228, 229
Break-in 186
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 105
Bulb replacement, rear 224
Bulb replacement, see Lamp and bulb replacement 221
Button, RES 147
Button, Start/Stop 75 Bypassing, refer to Jump-
starting 229
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 8
Calling up mirror adjust‐ ment 49
Calling up seat adjust‐ ment 49
Calling up steering wheel ad‐ justment 49
Camera, care 237
Camera, rearview cam‐ era 156
Camera, Side View 158
Camera, Top View 160
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 181
Car battery 226
Car care products 235
Care, displays 237
Care, vehicle 235
Cargo 191
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 181
Cargo, securing 192
Cargo straps, securing cargo 192
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 36
Carpet, care 237
Car wash 234
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 188
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 219
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
Center armrest 180
Center console 16
Central locking system 41 Central screen, refer to Con‐
trol Display 18
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing parts 221
Changing wheels 225
Changing wheels/tires 209
CHARGE, energy recov‐ ery 79
Charge indicator, high-volt‐ age battery 91
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number 10
Check Control 93
Checking the engine oil level electronically 214
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 214
Children, seating position 71
Children, transporting safely 71
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 71
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 72
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 71
Child safety locks 74
Child seat, mounting 71
Child seats 71
Chrome parts, care 236
Cigarette lighter 175
Cleaning displays 237
Climate control 165
Climate control laminated tinted safety glass 188
Climate control wind‐ shield 188
Clock 98
Closing/opening via door lock 41
Closing/opening with remote control 39
Closing the trunk lid with no- touch activation 47
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ECO PRO 195
ECO PRO, bonus range 196
ECO PRO display 195
ECO PRO driving mode 195
ECO PRO mode 195
ECO PRO Tip - driving in‐ struction 197
eDRIVE, electric driving 78
Electric drive readiness, Si‐ lent Start 76
Electric driving, eDRIVE 78
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 90
Electronic oil measure‐ ment 214
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 138
Emergency detection, remote control 37
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 200
Emergency release, parking brake 82
Emergency Request 228
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance 229
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 37
Emergency unlocking, trans‐ mission lock 89
Emergency unlocking, trunk lid 45
Energy recovery, CHARGE 79
Engine, automatic off 77
Engine compartment 212
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 212
Engine coolant 217
Engine oil 214
Engine oil, adding 215
Engine oil additives 215
Engine oil change 216
Engine oil filler neck 215
Engine oil temperature 97 Engine oil types, alterna‐
tive 216
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 216
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 37
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 229
Engine temperature 97
Entering/exiting vehicle, as‐ sistance, steering wheel 70
Entering a car wash 234
Equipment, interior 173
Error displays, see Check Control 93
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 138
Exchanging wheels/tires 209
Exhaust system 188
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 68
Exterior mirrors 67
External start 229
External temperature dis‐ play 97
External temperature warn‐ ing 97
Eyes for securing cargo 192
F
Failure message, see Check Control 93
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 51
Fan, refer to Air flow 166
Filler neck for engine oil 215
Fine wood, care 236
First aid kit 229
Fitting for towing, see tow fit‐ ting 232
Flat tire, changing wheels 225
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 115
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 117 Flat tire, warning
lamp 116, 118
Flooding 189
Floor carpet, care 237
Floor mats, care 237
Fold-out position, wiper 86
Foot brake 189
Front airbags 112
Front-end collision warning with braking function 124
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion 121
Front fog lights 110
Front fog lights, bulb replace‐ ment 224
Front passenger seat, adjust‐ ing 58
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 114
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 114
Front seats 56
Front turn signals, refer to Light-emitting diodes,
LEDs 223
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 115
Fuel 202
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 102
Fuel filler flap 200
Fuel gauge 97
Fuel lid 200
Fuel quality 202
Fuel recommendation 202
Fuel, tank capacity 241
Functions, hybrid system 31
Fuse 227
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control 173
Gasoline 202 Seite 245Everything from A to ZReference245
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Gear change, Steptronictransmission 87
Gear shift indicator 99
General driving notes 188
Gentleman function 58
Glare shield 175
Glass sunroof, powered 53
Glove compartment 179
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 241
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking brake 79
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 174
Hazard warning flashers 228
Head airbags 112
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 108
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 107
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture, remote control 49
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture via remote control 40
Headlight flasher 84
Headlight glass 222
Headlights, care 235
Headlight washer system 84
Head restraints 56
Head restraints, front 63
Head restraints, rear 64
Head-up Display 105
Head-up Display, care 237
Heavy cargo, stowing 192
Height, vehicle 240
High-beam Assistant 109
High beams 84
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 109
High-voltage battery, charge indicator 91
High-voltage battery, dis‐ charge 187 Hills 189
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 138
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 181
Hood 212
Horn 14
Hotel function, trunk lid 45
Hot exhaust system 188
HUD Head-up Display 105
Hybrid system, adapting to the course of the road 93
Hybrid system, at a glance 31
Hybrid system, automatic de‐ activation 233
Hybrid system, contact with water 233
Hybrid system, displays 91
Hybrid system, safety 232
Hydroplaning 189
I Ice warning, see External temperature warning 97
Icy roads, see External tem‐ perature warning 97
Identification marks, tires 206
Identification number, see ve‐ hicle identification num‐
ber 10
iDrive 18
Ignition key, refer to Remote control 36
Ignition off 75
Ignition on 75
Indication of a flat tire 116 , 118
Indicator and alarm lamps, see Check Control 93
Indicator lamp, see Check Control 93
Individual air distribution 166
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile 37
Inflation pressure, tires 204 Inflation pressure warning
FTM, tires 115
Info display, refer to Com‐ puter 101
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 118
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 115
Instrument cluster 90
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 90
Instrument lighting 110
Integrated key 36
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle 29
Intelligent Emergency Re‐ quest 228
Intelligent Safety 120
Intensity, AUTO pro‐ gram 166
Interior equipment 173
Interior lights 110
Interior lights via remote con‐ trol 40
Interior motion sensor 50
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 69
Interior rearview mirror, man‐ ually dimmable 69
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 98
J Jacking points for the vehicle jack 225
Joystick, Steptronic transmis‐ sion 87
Jump-starting 229
K
Key/remote control 36
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 45 Seite 246ReferenceEverything from A to Z246
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