Turn signal, high beams,
headlight flasher
Turn signal
Hints Do not adjust the exterior mirrors
Do not adjust the exterior mirror while
driving and when blinker/hazards are on, or
else the additional blinker lights in the exterior
mirror are out of position and can't be seen.◀
Using turn signals
Press the lever beyond the resistance point.
To reel off manually, press the lever to the re‐
sistance point.
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator lamp
indicates that a turn signal bulb has failed.
Triple turn signal activation Press the lever to the resistance point.
The turn signal flashes three times.
The function can be activated or deactivated.
On the Control Display:
1."Settings"2."Lighting"3."Triple turn signal"
Settings are stored for the profile currently in
use.
Signaling briefly
Press the lever to the resistance point and hold
it there for as long as you want the turn signal
to flash.
High beams, headlight flasher▷High beams, arrow 1.▷Headlight flasher, arrow 2.
Washer/wiper system Switching the wipers on/off and brief
wipe
Hints Do not activate wipers if frozen to wind‐
shield
Do not reel on the wipers if they are frozen to
the windshield; otherwise, the wiper blades
and the wiper motor may be damaged.◀
Do not activate wipers on dry windshield
Do not use the wipers if the windshield is
dry, as this may damage the wiper blades or
cause them to become worn more quickly.◀
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▷Malfunction: have the system checked by
your service center.
For more information, see Tire Pressure Moni‐
tor, refer to page 108.
Steering system Steering system in some cases defec‐
tive.
Have the steering system checked by
the service center.
Engine functions Have the vehicle checked by the serv‐ice center.
For additional information, refer to On-
board Diagnostics socket, refer to page 199.
Lane departure warning System is switched on and under cer‐
tain circumstances warns if a detected
lane is left without flashing beforehand.
For additional information, refer to Lane depar‐
ture warning, refer to page 121.
Green lights Turn signal Turn signal on.
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator
lamp indicates that a turn signal bulb
has failed.
For additional information, refer to Turn signal,
refer to page 74.
Parking lights, headlight control Parking lights or headlights are acti‐
vated.
For additional information, refer to Parking
lights/low beams, headlight control, refer to
page 100.
High-beam Assistant High-beam Assistant is switched on.
High beams are activated and off auto‐
matically as a function of the traffic sit‐
uation.
For additional information, refer to High-beam
Assistant, refer to page 102.
Cruise control The system is switched on. It maintains
the speed that was set using the con‐
trol elements on the steering wheel.
Blue lights
High beams High beams are activated.
For additional information, refer to High
beams, refer to page 74.
General lamps
Check Control At least one Check Control message is
displayed or is stored (symbol in dis‐
play).
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the service center if you are unfamiliar those or
if they have not been described here.
You can obtain a selection of replacement
bulbs at the service center.
Danger of burns
Only change bulbs when they are cool;
otherwise, there is a danger of getting
burned.◀
Working on the lighting system
When working on the lighting system,
you should always reel off the lights affected to
prevent short circuits.
To avoid possible injury or equipment damage
when replacing bulbs, observe any instructions
provided by the bulb manufacturer.◀
Do not perform work/bulb replacement
on xenon headlights
Have any work on the xenon lighting system,
including bulb replacement, performed only by
a service center. Due to the high voltage
present in the system, there is a danger of fatal
injuries if work is carried out improperly.◀
Do not touch the bulbs
Do not touch the glass of new bulbs with
your bare hands, as even minute amounts of
contamination will burn into the bulb's surface
and reduce its service life.
Use a clean tissue, cloth or something similar,
or hold the bulb by its base.◀
Light-emitting diodes (LEDs)
Some items of equipment use light-emitting
diodes installed behind a cover as a light
source.
These light-emitting diodes, which are related
to conventional lasers, are officially designated as Class 1 light-emitting diodes.Do not remove the covers
Do not remove the covers, and never
stare into the unfiltered light for several hours;
otherwise, irritation of the retina could result.◀
Headlight glass
Condensation can form on the inside of the ex‐
ternal lights in cool or humid weather. When
driving with the light switched on, the conden‐
sation evaporates after a short time. The head‐
light glass does not need to be changed.
If the headlights do not dim despite driving
with the light switched on, increasing humidity
forms, e. g. water droplets in the light, have the service center check this.
Headlight setting The headlight adjustments can be affected by
changing lights and bulbs. Have the head‐
lights' settings checked and corrected by serv‐
ice after a replacement.
Front lights, bulb replacement
Xenon headlights
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Hints
Because of the long life of these bulbs, the
likelihood of failure is very low. Switching the
lights on and off frequently shortens their life.
Do not perform work/bulb replacement
on xenon headlights
Have any work on the xenon lighting system,
including bulb replacement, performed only by
a service center. Due to the high voltage
present in the system, there is a danger of fatal
injuries if work is carried out improperly.◀
For checking and adjusting headlamp aim,
please contact your BMW center.
Parking lights and roadside parking lamp
Follow general instructions, refer to page 201.
These lights feature LED technology.
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
Accessing the bulbs
Remove the screws and fold down the lid.
Turn signal
Follow general instructions, refer to page 201.
The illustration shows the left side of the en‐
gine compartment.
24-watt bulb, PY.
Unscrew the lid, remove it, and change the
bulb.
Corner-illuminating lights
Follow general instructions, refer to page 201.
The illustration shows the left side of the en‐
gine compartment.
55-watt bulb, H7.
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3.Unscrew the bulb holder counterclockwise.4.Remove the bulb and replace it.5.Insert the new bulb and attach the cover in
the reverse order.
LED headlights
At a glance
1Corner-illuminating lights2Low beams/high beams3Parking lamp, daytime running lights4Turn signal5Side marker lights
Light-emitting diodes (LEDs)
With LED headlights, all front lights and side
indicators are designed with LED technology.
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
Turn signal in exterior mirrorThe turn signals in the exterior mirrors feature
LED technology. Contact your service center
in the event of a malfunction.
Tail lights, bulb replacement
At a glance1Turn signal2Reversing lamp3Inside brake lamp4Rear lamp5Outside brake lamp6Rear reflector
Turn signal, outer brake, tail, and
license plate lights
Follow general instructions, refer to page 201.
These lights feature LED technology.
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
Lights in the trunk lid
Access to the lights
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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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Selector lever position 77
Sensors, care 217
Sequential mode 78
Service and warranty 8
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service
CBS 199
Service requirements, dis‐ play 91
Service, Roadside Assis‐ tance 209
Services, ConnectedDrive
Servotronic 130
SET button, see Cruise con‐ trol 132
Settings, locking/unlock‐ ing 45
Settings, M Drive 62
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 96
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ rors, steering wheel 58
Shift Lights 99
Shoulder support 54
Side airbags 105
Side View 139
Signaling, horn 14
Signals when unlocking 45
Sitting safely 52
Size 220
Ski bag 157
Slide/tilt glass roof 49
Smallest turning radius 220
Smoker's package 152
Snow chains 192
Socket 154
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 199
SOS button 208
Spare fuse 207
Speaker lighting 103
Specified engine oil types 197
Speed, average 94
Speed limit detection, com‐ puter 95 Speed limiter, display 92
Speed Limit Information 92
Speed warning 95
Split screen 23
Sport displays, torque dis‐ play, performance dis‐
play 95
Stability control systems 127
Standard view, head-up dis‐ play 98
Start/stop, automatic func‐ tion 70
Start/Stop button 68
Start function during malfunc‐ tion 35
Starting the engine 69
Status control display, tires 109
Status information, iDrive 22
Status of Owner's Manual 6
Steering assistance 130
Steering wheel, adjusting 61
Steering wheel heating 62
Steering wheel memory 58
Stopping the engine 69
Storage compartment, re‐ mote control 162
Storage compartments 159
Storage compartments, loca‐ tions 159
Storage, tires 189
Storing the vehicle 217
Summer tires, tread 187
Sun visor 152
Supplementary text mes‐ sage 87
Surround View 136
Switch-on times, parked-car ventilation 149
Switch, refer to Cockpit 14
Symbols 6
Symbols in the status field 22
SYNC program, automatic cli‐ mate control 145
System states of dynamic driving 90 T
Tachometer 87
Tail and brake lights 204
Tail lights 204
Tail lights, bulb replace‐ ment 204
Technical changes, refer to Safety 7
Technical data 220
Technology, BMW M 166
Telephone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 144
Temperature display for ex‐ ternal temperature 88
Temperature, engine oil 88
Terminal, starting aid 210
Text message, supplemen‐ tary 87
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 46
Thermal camera, see Night Vision 118
Through-loading system 155
Tilt alarm sensor 47
Time of arrival 95
Tire damage 187
Tire identification marks 185
Tire inflation pressure 184
Tire inflation pressure moni‐ tor, refer to FTM 111
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 108
Tires, changing 188
Tire sealant 189
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 184
Tire tread 187
Tone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Tool 201
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Total vehicle weight 220
Touchpad 21
Tow fitting 212
Towing 211
Tow lug, see tow fitting 212
Tow-starting 211
Tow truck 211
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 108
Transmission, manual trans‐ mission 82
Transporting children safely 64
Tread, tires 187
Trip computer 95
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 74
Trip odometer 88
Truck for tow-starting/ towing 211
Trunk lid, automatic 41
Trunk lid closing 40
Trunk lid, closing with no- touch activation 44
Trunk lid, emergency unlock‐ ing 42
Trunk lid, hotel function 42
Trunk lid opening 40
Trunk lid, opening with no- touch activation 44
Trunk lid via remote con‐ trol 38
Turning circle 220
Turning circle lines, rearview camera 138
Turn signals, operation 74
Turn signals, rear, bulb re‐ placement 204
U
Unintentional alarm 47
Units of measure 97
Universal remote control 150
Unlocking/locking via door lock 39 Unlocking/locking with re‐
mote control 37
Unlocking, settings 45
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 6
Upholstery care 216
USB interface 155
V
V8 high-performance engine, High-performance engine
V8 166
Vanity mirror 152
Vehicle battery 206
Vehicle battery, replac‐ ing 206
Vehicle, break-in 168
Vehicle care 215
Vehicle features and op‐ tions 6
Vehicle identification num‐ ber 9
Vehicle jack 206
Vehicle paint 215
Vehicle storage 217
Vehicle wash 214
Ventilation 146
Ventilation, refer to Parked- car ventilation 149
Venting, see ventilation 146
Vent, see ventilation 146
VIN, see vehicle identification number 9
Voice activation system 26
W Warning and indicator lamps, see Check Control 84
Warning displays, see Check Control 84
Warning messages, see Check Control 84
Warning triangle 209
Washer fluid 76 Washer fluid reservoir, ca‐
pacity 221
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield 76
Washer system 74
Washing, vehicle 214
Water on roads 170
Weights 220
Welcome lights 100
Wheel base, vehicle 220
Wheel cleaner 216
Wheels, changing 188
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires 184
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 111
Wheels, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 108
Width, vehicle 220
Window defroster, rear 145
Windows, powered 47
Windshield, climate con‐ trol 169
Windshield washer fluid 76
Windshield washer noz‐ zles 76
Windshield washer sys‐ tem 74
Windshield wiper 74
Winter storage, care 217
Winter tires, suitable tires 189
Winter tires, tread 187
Wiper 74
Wiper blades, replacing 201
Wiper fluid 76
Wiper, fold-out position 76
Wiper system 74
Wood, care 216
Word match concept, naviga‐ tion 24
Wrench, see Onboard vehicle tool kit 201 Seite 230ReferenceEverything from A to Z230
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