Turn signal, high beams,
headlight flasher
Turn signal
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.◀
Switching on
Push wiper lever up.
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▷Malfunction: have the system checked by
your service center.
For more information, see Tire Pressure Moni‐
tor, refer to page 103.
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 185.
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 116.
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 69.
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 95.
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 97.
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 69.
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
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.
Light-emitting diodes (LEDs)
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With Xenon-headlights, the following lights are
designed with LED technology:▷Parking lights and roadside parking lights.▷Turn signals, incl. side indicators▷Daytime running lights
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
Turning lamp on the Xenon headlight
Follow general instructions, refer to page 187.
The illustration shows the left side of the en‐
gine compartment.
55-watt bulb, H3.
1.Turn the lid and remove it.2.Detach the wire bracket.3.Disconnect the cable at the plug-in con‐
nection and remove the bulb.4.Insert the new bulb. Ensure that the bulb
has the correct orientation. Because of its
shape, the bulb can only be inserted in one
direction.5.Secure the bulb with the wire bracket.6.Connect the bulb.7.Mount the lid.
LED headlights
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.
Tail lights, bulb replacement
At a glance
1Turn signal/brake lamp2Reversing lamp3Inside brake lamp4Rear lamp5Outside brake lamp6Rear reflector
Turn signal, outer brake, tail, and
license plate lights
Follow general instructions, refer to page 187.
These lights feature LED technology.
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
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IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 122
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 75
Activated-charcoal filter 140
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 117
Active M differential 124
Active Protection 119
Active seat, front 50
Active seat ventilation, front 50
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 119
Adaptive Light Control 96
Additives, oil 182
Adjusting, steering wheel 57
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 48
After washing vehicle 200
Airbags 100
Airbags, indicator/warning light 101
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 139
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 139
Air distribution, manual 138
Air flow, automatic climate control 139
Air outlets, see ventila‐ tion 141
Air pressure, tires 170
Alarm system 43
Alarm, unintentional 44
All around the center con‐ sole 16
All around the interior rear‐ view mirror 17 All around the steering
wheel 14
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 175
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 143
Alternative oil types 183
Ambient light 98
Animal detection, see Night Vision 113
Antifreeze, washer fluid 71
Antilock Brake System, ABS 122
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 122
Approved axle load 206
Approved engine oils 183
Armrest, refer to Front center armrest 149
Arrival time 90
Ashtray 144
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 194
Assistance when driving off 122
Attentiveness assistant 119
AUTO intensity 138
Automatic car wash 199
Automatic Curb Monitor 55
Automatic deactivation, front- seat passenger airbags 102
Automatic headlight con‐ trol 96
Automatic locking 43
Automatic recirculated-air control 139
Automatic Soft Closing, doors 39
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 138
AUTO program, intensity 138 Auto Start/Stop function 65
Average fuel consumption 89
Average speed 89
Axle loads, weights 206
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 49
Backrest, seats 48
Backrest, width 49
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 194
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 197
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 191
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 34
Battery, vehicle 191
Belts, safety belts 51
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 150
Blinds, sun protection 46
BMW Assist, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 185
BMW M technology 154
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 150
Brake assistant 122
Brake discs, break-in 156
Brake force display 119
Brake lights, adaptive 119
Brake lights, brake force dis‐ play 119
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Ignition key, refer to Remotecontrol 34
Ignition off 63
Ignition on 63
Indication of a flat tire 104 , 106
Indicator and alarm lamps, see Check Control 79
Indicator lamp, see Check Control 79
Individual air distribution 138
Individual settings, refer to M Drive 57
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile 35
Inflation pressure, tires 170
Inflation pressure warning FTM, tires 106
Info display, refer to Com‐ puter 89
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 104
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 106
Instrument cluster 78
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 78
Instrument lighting 98
Integrated key 34
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle 29
Intelligent Emergency Re‐ quest 193
Intelligent Safety 107
Intensity, AUTO pro‐ gram 138
Interior equipment 142
Interior lights 98
Interior lights via remote con‐ trol 38
Interior motion sensor 44
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 56
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 86 J
Jacking points for the vehicle jack 190
Jump-starting 195
K
Key/remote control 34
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 41
Key Memory, refer to Per‐ sonal Profile 35
Knee airbag 100
L Lamp replacement, front 187
Lamp replacement, rear 189
Lane departure warning 116
Lane margin, warning 116
Language on Control Dis‐ play 92
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 161
LATCH child restraint sys‐ tem 60
Launch Control 75
Leather, care 201
LED headlights, Bulb replace‐ ment 189
LED light 189
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 188
Length, vehicle 206
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 24
License plate lamp, bulb re‐ placement 189
Light alloy wheels, care 201
Light control 96
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 188
Lighting 95
Lighting, speaker 98 Lighting via remote con‐
trol 38
Light reel 95
Lights 95
Lights and bulbs 187
Load 161
Loading 160
Lock, door 39
Locking/unlocking via door lock 39
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 37
Locking, automatic 43
Locking, settings 42
Locking via trunk lid 40
Low beams 95
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 97
Lower back support 49
Low Speed Assistant 73
Lumbar support 49
M
Maintenance 185
Maintenance require‐ ments 185
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 86
Maintenance system, BMW 185
Make-up mirror 144
Malfunction displays, see Check Control 79
Manual air distribution 138
Manual air flow 139
Manual brake, refer to Parking brake 67
Manual operation, door lock 39
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 55
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 166
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Trip odometer 83
Truck for tow-starting/ towing 196
Trunk lid closing 40
Trunk lid, emergency unlock‐ ing 41
Trunk lid, hotel function 40
Trunk lid opening 40
Trunk lid via remote con‐ trol 38
Turning circle 206
Turning circle lines, rearview camera 133
Turn signals, operation 69
Turn signals, rear, bulb re‐ placement 189
U
Unintentional alarm 44
Units of measure 92
Universal remote control 142
Unlocking/locking via door lock 39
Unlocking/locking with re‐ mote control 37
Unlocking, settings 42
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 6
Upholstery care 201
USB interface 148
V
V8 high-performance engine, High-performance engine
V8 154
Vanity mirror 144
Vehicle battery 191
Vehicle battery, replac‐ ing 191
Vehicle, break-in 156
Vehicle care 200
Vehicle features and op‐ tions 6 Vehicle identification num‐
ber 9
Vehicle jack 190
Vehicle paint 200
Vehicle storage 202
Vehicle wash 199
Ventilation 141
Ventilation, refer to Parked- car ventilation 141
Venting, see ventilation 141
Vent, see ventilation 141
VIN, see vehicle identification number 9
Voice activation system 26
W Warning and indicator lamps, see Check Control 79
Warning displays, see Check Control 79
Warning messages, see Check Control 79
Warning triangle 194
Washer fluid 71
Washer fluid reservoir, ca‐ pacity 207
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield 71
Washer system 69
Washing, vehicle 199
Water on roads 158
Weights 206
Welcome lights 95
Wheel base, vehicle 206
Wheel cleaner 201
Wheels, changing 174
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires 170
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 106
Wheels, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 103
Width, vehicle 206
Window defroster, rear 140
Windows, powered 45 Windshield, climate con‐
trol 157
Windshield washer fluid 71
Windshield washer noz‐ zles 71
Windshield washer sys‐ tem 69
Windshield wiper 69
Winter storage, care 202
Winter tires, suitable tires 175
Winter tires, tread 173
Wiper 69
Wiper blades, replacing 187
Wiper fluid 71
Wiper, fold-out position 71
Wiper system 69
Wood, care 201
Word match concept, naviga‐ tion 24
Wrench, see Onboard vehicle tool kit 187
X
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