Activating/deactivating the system
manually
Using the button
Press button.
▷LED comes on: Auto Start/Stop function is
deactivated.
The engine is started during an automatic
engine stop.
The engine can only be stopped or started
via the Start/Stop button.▷LED goes out: Auto Start/Stop function is
activated.
Switching off the vehicle during an
automatic engine stop
During an automatic engine stop, the vehicle
can be switched off permanently, e.g., when
leaving it.
1.Press the Start/Stop button. The ignition is
switched off. The Auto Start/Stop function
is deactivated.
P is engaged automatically.2.Set the parking brake.
Engine start as usual via Start/Stop button.
Automatic deactivation
In certain situations, Auto Start/Stop function
is deactivated automatically for safety reasons
as if the driver were absent.
Malfunction
The Auto Start/Stop function no longer
switches off the engine automatically. A Check Control message is displayed. It is possible to
continue driving. Have the system checked.
Parking brake The conceptThe parking brake is used to prevent the vehi‐
cle from rolling when it is parked.
At a glance
Setting Apply parking brake and further secure
the vehicle if needed.
Set the parking brake firmly when parking; oth‐
erwise, the vehicle could roll. On steep upward
and downward inclines, further secure the ve‐
hicle, e.g., by turning the steering wheel in the
direction of the curb.◀
Take the remote control with you
Take the remote control with you when
leaving the vehicle so that children, e.g., can‐
not release the parking brake.◀
Pull the reel.
The LED lights up.
The indicator lamp lights up red. The
parking brake is set.
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then be controlled by the button on the in‐
terior rearview mirror.
If the LED does not flash faster after at
least 60 seconds, change the distance and
repeat the step. Several more attempts at
different distances may be necessary. Wait
at least 15 seconds between attempts.
Canada: if programming with the hand-
held transmitter was interrupted, hold
down the interior rearview mirror button
and repeatedly press and release the
hand-held transmitter button for 2 sec‐
onds.
Controls
Before operation
Before operating a system using the uni‐
versal garage door opener, ensure that there are no people, animals, or objects within the
range of movement of the remote-controlled
system; otherwise, there is a risk of injury or
damage.
Also follow the safety instructions of the hand-
held transmitter.◀
The system, such as the garage door, can be
operated using the button on the interior rear‐
view mirror while the engine is running or when
the ignition is started. To do this, hold down
the button within receiving range of the system
until the function is activated. The interior rear‐ view mirror LED stays lit while the wireless sig‐
nal is being transmitted.
Deleting stored functions Press and hold the left and right button on the
interior rearview mirror simultaneously for ap‐
proximately 20 seconds until the LED flashes
rapidly. All stored functions are deleted. The
functions cannot be deleted individually.
Sun visor
Glare shieldFold the sun visor down or up.
Vanity mirror A vanity mirror is located in the sun visor be‐
hind a cover. When the cover is opened, the
mirror lighting switches on.
Ashtray/cigarette lighter
Manual transmission: Front
Opening
Press on the cover.
Emptying Take out the insert.
Lighter Push in the lighter.
The lighter can be removed as
soon as it pops back out.
Danger of burns
Only hold the hot lighter by its knob; oth‐
erwise, there is a danger of getting burned.
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IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 127
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 80
Activated-charcoal filter 146
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 122
Active M differential 129
Active Protection 124
Active seat, front 54
Active seat ventilation, front 55
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 124
Adaptive Light Control 101
Additives, oil 196
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 52
After washing vehicle 215
Airbags 105
Airbags, indicator/warning light 106
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 145
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 145
Air distribution, manual 144
Air flow, automatic climate control 144
Air outlets, see ventila‐ tion 146
Air pressure, tires 184
Alarm system 46
Alarm, unintentional 47
All around the center con‐ sole 16
All around the roofliner 17
All around the steering wheel 14 All-season tires, refer to Win‐
ter tires 189
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 151
Alternative oil types 197
Ambient light 103
Animal detection, see Night Vision 118
Antifreeze, washer fluid 76
Antilock Brake System, ABS 127
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 127
Approved axle load 220
Approved engine oils 197
Armrest, refer to Center arm‐ rest 160
Arrival time 95
Ashtray 152
Ashtray, front 152, 153
Ashtray, rear 153
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 209
Assistance when driving off 127
Attentiveness assistant 124
AUTO intensity 144
Automatic car wash 214
Automatic climate con‐ trol 143
Automatic Curb Monitor 60
Automatic deactivation, front- seat passenger airbags 107
Automatic headlight con‐ trol 101
Automatic locking 46
Automatic recirculated-air control 145
Automatic Soft Closing, doors 40
Automatic trunk lid 41 AUTO program, automatic cli‐
mate control 144
AUTO program, intensity 144
Auto Start/Stop function 70
Average fuel consumption 94
Average speed 94
Axle loads, weights 220
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 53
Backrest, width 53
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 209
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 212
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 206
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 34
Battery, vehicle 206
Belts, safety belts 55
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 161
Blinds, sun protection 49
BMW Assist, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 199
BMW M technology 166
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 161
Brake assistant 127
Brake discs, break-in 168
Brake force display 124
Brake lights, adaptive 124
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Brake lights, bulb replace‐ment 204
Brake pads, break-in 168
Braking, hints 170
Breakdown assis‐ tance 208, 209
Break-in 168
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 97
Bulb replacement 201
Bulb replacement, front 202
Bulb replacement, rear 204
Bulbs and lights 201
Button, Start/Stop 68
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 209
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Calling up mirror adjust‐ ment 46
Calling up seat adjust‐ ment 46
Calling up steering wheel ad‐ justment 46
Camera, care 217
Camera, rearview cam‐ era 137
Camera, Side View 139
Camera, Top View 141
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 161
Car battery 206
Carbon ceramic brake M 166
Car care products 215
Care, displays 217
Care, vehicle 215
Cargo 172
Cargo area, enlarging 155
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 162
Cargo, securing 173
Cargo straps, securing cargo 173 Car key, refer to Remote con‐
trol 34
Carpet, care 217
Car wash 214
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 169
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 199
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
Center armrest 160
Center console 16
Central locking system 39
Central screen, refer to Con‐ trol Display 18
Ceramic brake 166
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing parts 201
Changing wheels 205
Changing wheels/tires 188
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number 9
Check Control 84
Checking the engine oil level electronically 195
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 195
Children, seating position 64
Children, transporting safely 64
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 64
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 65
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 64
Child safety locks 67
Child seat, mounting 64
Child seats 64
Chrome parts, care 216
Cigarette lighter 152
Cleaning displays 217
Climate control 143 Climate control laminated
tinted safety glass 169
Climate control wind‐ shield 169
Clock 88
Closing/opening via door lock 39
Closing/opening with remote control 37
Closing the trunk lid with no- touch activation 44
Clothes hooks 162
Combination reel, refer to Turn signals 74
Combination reel, refer to Wiper system 74
Comfort Access 42
Compound brake 166
Compressor 189
Computer 94
Condensation on win‐ dows 144
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 171
Condition Based Service CBS 199
Confirmation signal 45
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
ConnectedDrive Services
Control Display 18
Control Display, settings 96
Controller 18
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 127
Convenient opening with the remote control 37
Coolant 198
Coolant level 198
Coolant temperature 88
Cooling function 145
Cooling, maximum 145
Cooling system 198
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Cosmetic mirror 152
Cruise control 132
Cruising range 89
Cupholder 161
Current fuel consumption 89
D
Damage, tires 187
Damping control 129
Damping control, dy‐ namic 129
Data, technical 220
Date 88
Daytime running lights 101
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 144
Dehumidifying, air 145
Deleting personal data 24
Deletion of personal data 24
Destination distance 95
Differential lock 129
Digital clock 88
Digital speed 88
Digital tachometer 88
Dimensions 220
Dimmable exterior mirrors 60
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 61
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 74
Display, electronic, instru‐ ment cluster 83
Display in windshield 97
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 103
Displays, cleaning 217
Disposal, coolant 198
Disposal, vehicle battery 206
Distance control, refer to PDC 134
Distance to destination 95
Divided screen view, split screen 23
Door lock 39 Door lock, refer to Remote
control 34
Doors, Automatic Soft Clos‐ ing 40
Double-clutch transmis‐ sion 77
Drivelogic 79
Drive mode 78
Drive-off assistant 127
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 127
Driver assistance, refer to In‐ telligent Safety 112
Driving Assistant, refer to In‐ telligent Safety 112
Driving Dynamics Control 81
Driving instructions, break- in 168
Driving notes, general 169
Driving on racetracks 167
Driving program, refer to Drivelogic 79
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 127
Driving tips 169
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 127
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol 129
Dynamic driving systems 90
Dynamic driving, system states 90
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 127
E EfficientDynamics 90
EfficientDynamics display 90
EfficientDynamics menu 90
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 83
Electronic oil measure‐ ment 195
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 127 Emergency detection, remote
control 35
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 180
Emergency Request 208
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance 209
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 35
Emergency unlocking, trunk lid 42
Energy Control 89
Energy recovery 90
Engine, automatic reel-off 70
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 70
Engine compartment 193
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 193
Engine coolant 198
Engine oil 195
Engine oil, adding 196
Engine oil additives 196
Engine oil change 197
Engine oil filler neck 196
Engine oil temperature 88
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 197
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 197
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 35
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 209
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 69
Engine stop 69
Engine temperature 88
Entering a car wash 214
Equipment, interior 150
Error displays, see Check Control 84
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 127
Exchanging wheels/tires 188
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Exterior mirror, automaticdimming feature 60
Exterior mirrors 59
External start 209
External temperature dis‐ play 88
External temperature warn‐ ing 88
Eyes for securing cargo 173
F
Failure message, see Check Control 84
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 47
Fan, refer to Air flow 144
Filler neck for engine oil 196
Fine wood, care 216
First aid kit 209
Fitting for towing, see tow fit‐ ting 212
Flat tire, changing wheels 205
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 111
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 108
Flat tire, warning lamp 109, 111
Flooding 170
Floor carpet, care 217
Floor mats, care 217
Fold down the rear seat back‐ rest, see Though-loading
system 155
Fold-out position, wiper 76
Foot brake 170
Front airbags 105
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion 113
Front lights 202
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 107
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 107 FTM Flat Tire Monitor 111
Fuel 182
Fuel consumption, current 89
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 94
Fuel filler flap 180
Fuel gauge 87
Fuel lid 180
Fuel quality 182
Fuel recommendation 182
Fuel, tank capacity 221
Fuse 207
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control 150
Gasoline 182
Gear change 79
Gear shift indicator 92
General driving notes 169
Glare shield 152
Glass sunroof, powered 49
Glove compartment 159
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 220
Ground clearance 171
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking brake 72
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 151
Hazard warning flashers 208
Head airbags 105
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 101
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 100
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture via remote control 38
Headlight flasher 74
Headlight glass 202 Headlights 202
Headlights, care 215
Headlight washer system 74
Head restraints 52
Head restraints, front 56
Head restraints, rear 57
Head-up Display 97
Head-up Display, care 217
Head-up display, M view 98
Head-up display, standard view 98
Heavy cargo, stowing 173
Height, vehicle 220
High-beam Assistant 102
High beams 74
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 102
Higher speed range 171
Hills 170
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 127
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 161
Hood 193
Horn 14
Hotel function, trunk lid 42
Hot exhaust system 169
HUD Head-up Display 97
Hydroplaning 169
I Ice warning, see External temperature warning 88
Icy roads, see External tem‐ perature warning 88
Identification marks, tires 185
Identification number, see ve‐ hicle identification num‐
ber 9
iDrive 18
Ignition key, refer to Remote control 34
Ignition off 68
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Indication of a flattire 109 , 111
Indicator and alarm lamps, see Check Control 84
Indicator lamp, see Check Control 84
Individual air distribution 144
Individual settings, refer to M Drive 62
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile 35
Inflation pressure, tires 184
Inflation pressure warning FTM, tires 111
Info display, refer to Com‐ puter 94
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 109
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 111
Instrument cluster 83
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 83
Instrument lighting 103
Integrated key 34
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle 29
Intelligent Emergency Re‐ quest 208
Intelligent Safety 112
Intensity, AUTO pro‐ gram 144
Interior equipment 150
Interior lights 103
Interior lights via remote con‐ trol 38
Interior motion sensor 47
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 61
Interior rearview mirror, man‐ ually dimmable 61
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 91 J
Jacking points for the vehicle jack 206
Jump-starting 209
K
Key/remote control 34
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 42
Key Memory, refer to Per‐ sonal Profile 35
Knee airbag 105
L Lamp replacement 201
Lamp replacement, front 202
Lamp replacement, rear 204
Lane departure warning 121
Lane margin, warning 121
Language on Control Dis‐ play 97
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 173
LATCH child restraint sys‐ tem 65
Launch Control 80
Leather, care 216
LED headlights, Bulb replace‐ ment 204
LED light 204
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 202
Length, vehicle 220
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 24
License plate lamp, bulb re‐ placement 204
Light alloy wheels, care 216
Light control 101
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 202
Lighter, front 152, 153
Lighter, rear 153 Lighting 100
Lighting, speaker 103
Lighting via remote con‐ trol 38
Light reel 100
Lights 100
Lights and bulbs 201
Load 173
Loading 172
Lock, door 39
Locking/unlocking via door lock 39
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 37
Locking, automatic 46
Locking, settings 45
Locking via trunk lid 40
Lock, power window 48
Locks, doors, and win‐ dows 67
Low beams 100
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 102
Lower back support 53
Low Speed Assistant 78
Luggage rack, see Roof- mounted luggage rack 173
Lumbar support 53
M
Maintenance 199
Maintenance require‐ ments 199
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 91
Maintenance system, BMW 199
Make-up mirror 152
Malfunction displays, see Check Control 84
Manual air distribution 144
Manual air flow 144
Manual brake, refer to Parking brake 72 Seite 226ReferenceEverything from A to Z226
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Manual operation, doorlock 39
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 60
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 180
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 135
Manual operation, rearview camera 137
Manual operation, Side View 140
Manual operation, Top View 141
Manual transmission 82
Marking on approved tires 188
Massage seat, front 54
Master key, refer to Remote control 34
Maximum cooling 145
Maximum speed, display 92
Maximum speed, winter tires 189
M carbon ceramic brake 166
M Compound brake 166
M differential, active 129
MDM, M Dynamic Mode 128
M double-clutch transmis‐ sion 77
M Drive 62
M Driver's Package, driving instructions 171
M Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol 81
M Dynamic Mode MDM 128
Measure, units of 97
Medical kit 209
Memory for seat, mirrors, steering wheel 58
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 93
Menus, operating, iDrive 18
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 19 Messages, see Check Con‐
trol 84
Microfilter 146
Minimum tread, tires 187
Mirror 59
Mirror memory 58
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 169
Mobility System 189
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 202
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Mounting of child restraint systems 64
M technology 166
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 14
M view, head-up display 98
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 216
New wheels and tires 188
Night Vision 118
Night Vision device, see Night Vision 118
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 212
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 199
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 199
Object detection, see Night Vision 118 Obstacle marking, rearview
camera 138
Octane rating, refer to Rec‐ ommended fuel grade 182
Odometer 88
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Oil 195
Oil, adding 196
Oil additives 196
Oil change 197
Oil change interval, service requirements 91
Oil filler neck 196
Oil types, alternative 197
Oil types, approved 197
Old batteries, disposal 206
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 201
Opening/closing via door lock 39
Opening and closing 34
Opening and closing, without remote control 39
Opening and closing, with re‐ mote control 37
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 145
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 88
P Paint, vehicle 215
Park Distance Control PDC 134
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