Breakdown assistanceVehicle features and options
This 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.
Hazard warning flashers
The button is located in the center console.
Intelligent Emergency
Request
The concept In case of an emergency, an Emergency Re‐
quest can be made through this system.
General information
Only press the SOS button in an emergency.
Hints Emergency Request not guaranteed
For technical reasons, the Emergency
Request cannot be guaranteed under unfavor‐
able conditions.◀
At a glance
SOS button in the roofliner
Requirements
▷The SIM card integrated in the vehicle has
been activated.▷The radio-ready state is switched on.▷The Assist system is functional.
Initiating an Emergency Request
1.Press the cover briefly to open it.2.Press the SOS button until the LED at the
button lights up green.▷The LED lights up green: an Emergency
Request was initiated.
If a cancel prompt appears on the display,
the Emergency Request can be aborted.
If the situation allows, wait in your vehicle
until the voice connection has been estab‐
lished.▷The LED flashes green when a connection
to the BMW Response Center has been
established.
When the emergency request is received
at the BMW Response Center, the BMW
Response Center contacts you and takes
further steps to help you.
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Tow truck
Do not lift the vehicle
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or
body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage
may result.◀
Use tow fitting located in the front only for po‐
sitioning the vehicle.
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.
Should it prove impossible to avoid mounting
the tow bar at an offset angle, please observe
the following:▷Maneuvering capability is limited going
around corners.▷The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it
is secured with an offset.
Tow rope
When starting to tow the vehicle, make sure
that the tow rope is taut.
To avoid jerking and the associated stresses
on the vehicle components when towing, al‐
ways use nylon ropes or nylon straps.
Tow fitting
The screw-in tow fitting should always be car‐
ried in the vehicle.
The tow fitting can be screwed in at the front
or rear of the BMW.
The tow fitting is located in the onboard vehi‐
cle tool kit under the cargo floor panel.
Tow fitting, information on use
▷Use only the tow fitting provided with
the vehicle and screw it all the way in.▷Use the tow fitting for towing on paved
roads only.▷Avoid lateral loading of the tow fitting, e.g.,
do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting.
Otherwise, damage to the tow fitting and the
vehicle can occur.◀
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 123
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 76
Activated-charcoal filter 141
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 118
Active M differential 125
Active Protection 120
Active seat, front 51
Active seat ventilation, front 52
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 120
Adaptive Light Control 97
Additives, oil 186
Adjusting, steering wheel 58
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 49
After washing vehicle 204
Airbags 101
Airbags, indicator/warning light 102
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 140
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 140
Air distribution, manual 139
Air flow, automatic climate control 140
Air outlets, see ventila‐ tion 143
Air pressure, tires 174
Alarm system 43
Alarm, unintentional 45
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 179
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 146
Alternative oil types 187
Ambient light 99
Animal detection, see Night Vision 114
Antifreeze, washer fluid 72
Antilock Brake System, ABS 123
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 123
Approved axle load 210
Approved engine oils 187
Armrest, refer to Front center armrest 153
Armrest, refer to Rear center armrest 153
Arrival time 91
Ashtray 147
Ashtray, rear 148
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 198
Assistance when driving off 123
Attentiveness assistant 120
AUTO intensity 139
Automatic car wash 203
Automatic Curb Monitor 56
Automatic deactivation, front- seat passenger airbags 103
Automatic headlight con‐ trol 97
Automatic locking 43
Automatic recirculated-air control 140
Automatic Soft Closing, doors 40 AUTO program, automatic cli‐
mate control 139
AUTO program, intensity 139
Auto Start/Stop function 66
Average fuel consumption 90
Average speed 90
Axle loads, weights 210
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 50
Backrest, seats 49
Backrest, width 51
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 198
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 201
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 195
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 34
Battery, vehicle 195
Belts, safety belts 52
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 154
Blinds, sun protection 46
BMW Assist, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 189
BMW M technology 158
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 154
Brake assistant 123
Brake discs, break-in 160
Brake force display 120
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Brake lights, brake force dis‐play 120
Brake lights, bulb replace‐ ment 193
Brake pads, break-in 160
Braking, hints 162
Breakdown assis‐ tance 197, 198
Break-in 160
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 93
Bulb replacement, front 191
Bulb replacement, rear 193
Button, Start/Stop 64
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 198
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Calling up mirror adjust‐ ment 43
Calling up seat adjust‐ ment 43
Calling up steering wheel ad‐ justment 43
Camera, care 206
Camera, rearview cam‐ era 133
Camera, Side View 135
Camera, Top View 137
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 154
Car battery 195
Carbon ceramic brake M 158
Car care products 204
Care, displays 206
Care, vehicle 204
Cargo 164
Cargo area, enlarging 149
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 155
Cargo, securing 165
Cargo straps, securing cargo 165 Car key, refer to Remote con‐
trol 34
Carpet, care 206
Car wash 203
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 161
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 189
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
Center console 16
Central locking system 39
Central screen, refer to Con‐ trol Display 18
Ceramic brake 158
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing parts 191
Changing wheels 194
Changing wheels/tires 178
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number 9
Check Control 80
Checking the engine oil level electronically 185
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 185
Children, seating position 60
Children, transporting safely 60
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 60
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 61
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 60
Child safety locks 63
Child seat, mounting 60
Child seats 60
Chrome parts, care 205
Cigarette lighter 147
Cleaning displays 206
Climate control 139 Climate control laminated
tinted safety glass 161
Climate control wind‐ shield 161
Clock 84
Closing/opening via door lock 39
Closing/opening with remote control 37
Clothes hooks 154
Combination reel, refer to Turn signals 70
Combination reel, refer to Wiper system 70
Comfort Access 41
Compound brake 158
Compressor 179
Computer 90
Condensation on win‐ dows 140
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 163
Condition Based Service CBS 189
Confirmation signal 43
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
ConnectedDrive Services
Control Display 18
Control Display, settings 92
Controller 18
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 123
Convenient opening with the remote control 37
Coolant 188
Coolant level 188
Coolant temperature 84
Cooling function 140
Cooling, maximum 140
Cooling system 188
Corrosion on brake discs 163
Cosmetic mirror 147
Cruise control 128 Seite 213Everything from A to ZReference213
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Exterior mirror, automaticdimming feature 57
Exterior mirrors 56
External start 198
External temperature dis‐ play 84
External temperature warn‐ ing 84
Eyes for securing cargo 165
F
Failure message, see Check Control 80
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 45
Fan, refer to Air flow 140
Filler neck for engine oil 186
Fine wood, care 205
First aid kit 198
Fitting for towing, see tow fit‐ ting 201
Flat tire, changing wheels 194
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 107
Flat tire, repairing 179
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 104
Flat tire, warning lamp 105, 107
Flooding 162
Floor carpet, care 206
Floor mats, care 206
Fold down the rear seat back‐ rest, see Though-loading
system 149
Fold-out position, wiper 72
Foot brake 162
For the roofliner, refer to All around the interior rearview
mirror 17
Front airbags 101
Front center armrest 153
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion 109 Front lights 191
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 103
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 103
Front seats 49
Front turn signals, refer to Light-emitting diodes,
LEDs 192
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 107
Fuel 172
Fuel consumption, current 85
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 90
Fuel filler flap 170
Fuel gauge 83
Fuel lid 170
Fuel quality 172
Fuel recommendation 172
Fuel, tank capacity 211
Fuse 195
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control 145
Gasoline 172
Gear change 75
Gear shift indicator 88
General driving notes 161
Glare shield 147
Glass sunroof, powered with tilt function 47
Glove compartment 152
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 210
Ground clearance 163
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking brake 68
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 146 Hazard warning flashers 197
Head airbags 101
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 97
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 96
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture via remote control 38
Headlight flasher 70
Headlight glass 192
Headlights 191
Headlights, care 204
Headlight washer system 70
Head restraints 49
Head restraints, front 54
Head-up Display 93
Head-up Display, care 206
Head-up display, M view 94
Head-up display, standard view 94
Heavy cargo, stowing 165
Height, seats 49
Height, vehicle 210
High-beam Assistant 98
High beams 70
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 98
Higher speed range 163
Hills 162
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 123
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 154
Hood 183
Horn 14
Hotel function, trunk lid 41
Hot exhaust system 161
HUD Head-up Display 93
Hydroplaning 161
I Ice warning, see External temperature warning 84
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Identification marks, tires 175
Identification number, see ve‐ hicle identification num‐
ber 9
iDrive 18
Ignition key, refer to Remote control 34
Ignition off 64
Ignition on 64
Indication of a flat tire 105 , 107
Indicator and alarm lamps, see Check Control 80
Indicator lamp, see Check Control 80
Individual air distribution 139
Individual settings, refer to M Drive 58
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile 35
Inflation pressure, tires 174
Inflation pressure warning FTM, tires 107
Info display, refer to Com‐ puter 90
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 105
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 107
Instrument cluster 79
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 79
Instrument lighting 99
Integrated key 34
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle 29
Intelligent Emergency Re‐ quest 197
Intelligent Safety 108
Intensity, AUTO pro‐ gram 139
Interior equipment 145
Interior lights 99
Interior lights via remote con‐ trol 38
Interior motion sensor 44 Interior rearview mirror, auto‐
matic dimming feature 57
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 87
J Jacking points for the vehicle jack 194
Jump-starting 198
K
Key/remote control 34
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 41
Key Memory, refer to Per‐ sonal Profile 35
Knee airbag 101
L Lamp replacement, front 191
Lamp replacement, rear 193
Lane departure warning 117
Lane margin, warning 117
Language on Control Dis‐ play 93
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 165
LATCH child restraint sys‐ tem 61
Launch Control 76
Leather, care 205
LED headlights, Bulb replace‐ ment 193
LED light 193
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 192
Length, vehicle 210
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 24
License plate lamp, bulb re‐ placement 193
Light alloy wheels, care 205
Light control 97 Light-emitting diodes,
LEDs 192
Lighting 96
Lighting, speaker 100
Lighting via remote con‐ trol 38
Light reel 96
Lights 96
Lights and bulbs 191
Load 165
Loading 164
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
Lock, power window 46
Locks, doors, and win‐ dows 63
Low beams 96
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 98
Lower back support 50
Low Speed Assistant 74
Lumbar support 50
M
Maintenance 189
Maintenance require‐ ments 189
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 87
Maintenance system, BMW 189
Make-up mirror 147
Malfunction displays, see Check Control 80
Manual air distribution 139
Manual air flow 140
Manual brake, refer to Parking brake 68 Seite 216ReferenceEverything from A to Z216
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Parking lights and roadsideparking lights, refer to Light-
emitting diodes, LEDs 192
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 56
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 134
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 130
Pedestrian detection, see Night Vision 114
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 111
Personal Profile 35
Personal Profile, exporting profiles 36
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 48
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 46
Plastic, care 205
Power failure 195
Power sunroof, glass 47
Power windows 45
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 174
Pressure warning FTM, tires 107
Preventing Auto Start Stop 67
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 35
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 23
Protective function, glass sunroof 48
Protective function, win‐ dows 46
Push-and-turn reel, refer to Controller 18
R Radiator fluid 188
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 34 Radio ready state 65
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 71
Rear automatic climate con‐ trol 142
Rear center armrest 153
Rear lights 193
Rearview camera 132
Rearview mirror 56
Rear window defroster 141
Recirculated-air mode 140
Recommended fuel grade 172
Recommended tire brands 178
Refueling 170
Remaining range 85
Remote control/key 34
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 38
Remote control, univer‐ sal 145
Replacement fuse 195
Replacing bulbs, see Lamp replacement 191
Replacing parts 191
Replacing wheels/tires 178
Reporting safety defects 9
RES button, see Cruise con‐ trol 128
Reserve warning, refer to Range 85
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 105
Residual heat, automatic cli‐ mate control 141
Retaining straps, securing cargo 165
Retreaded tires 178
Reversing lamp, bulb replace‐ ment 194
Roadside parking lights 97
Roller sunblinds 46 RON recommended fuel
grade 172
Rope for tow-starting/ towing 201
Rubber components, care 205
S Safe braking 162
Safety 7
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat 53
Safety belts 52
Safety belts, care 206
Safety Package, refer to Ac‐ tive Protection 120
Safety reel, windows 46
Safety systems, airbags 101
Saving fuel 166
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Screwdriver, see Onboard ve‐ hicle tool kit 191
Screw thread, see screw thread for tow fitting, screw
thread for tow fitting 202
Sealant 179
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 52
Seat heating, front 51
Seat heating, rear 52
Seating position for chil‐ dren 60
Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory 55
Seats 49
Seat ventilation, front 52
Selection list in instrument cluster 89
Selector lever 73
Selector lever position 73
Sensors, care 206
Sequential mode 74
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Service requirements, Condi‐tion Based Service
CBS 189
Service requirements, dis‐ play 87
Service, Roadside Assis‐ tance 198
Services, ConnectedDrive
Servotronic 126
SET button, see Cruise con‐ trol 128
Settings, locking/unlock‐ ing 42
Settings, M Drive 58
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 92
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ rors, steering wheel 55
Shift Lights 95
Shoulder support 51
Side airbags 101
Side View 135
Signaling, horn 14
Signals when unlocking 43
Sitting safely 49
Size 210
Ski bag 150
Smallest turning radius 210
Smoker's package 147
Snow chains 182
Socket 148
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 189
SOS button 197
Spare fuse 195
Speaker lighting 100
Specified engine oil types 187
Speed, average 90
Speed limit detection, com‐ puter 91
Speed limiter, display 88
Speed Limit Information 88
Speed warning 91
Split screen 23 Sport displays, torque dis‐
play, performance dis‐
play 91
Stability control systems 123
Standard view, head-up dis‐ play 94
Start/stop, automatic func‐ tion 66
Start/Stop button 64
Start function during malfunc‐ tion 35
Starting the engine 65
Status control display, tires 105
Status information, iDrive 22
Status of Owner's Manual 6
Steering assistance 126
Steering wheel, adjusting 57
Steering wheel heating 58
Steering wheel memory 55
Stopping the engine 65
Storage compartments 152
Storage compartments, loca‐ tions 152
Storage, tires 179
Storing the vehicle 206
Summer tires, tread 177
Sun visor 147
Supplementary text mes‐ sage 83
Surround View 132
Switch-on times, parked-car ventilation 144
Switch, refer to Cockpit 14
Symbols 6
Symbols in the status field 22
SYNC program, automatic cli‐ mate control 141
System states of dynamic driving 86
T
Tachometer 83
Tail and brake lights 193
Tail lights 193 Tail lights, bulb replace‐
ment 193
Technical changes, refer to Safety 7
Technical data 210
Technology, BMW M 158
Telephone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 139
Temperature display for ex‐ ternal temperature 84
Temperature, engine oil 84
Terminal, starting aid 199
Text message, supplemen‐ tary 83
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 43
Thermal camera, see Night Vision 114
Thigh support 50
Through-loading system 149
Tilt alarm sensor 44
Tilt glass roof 47
Tilt, seats 49
Time of arrival 91
Tire damage 177
Tire identification marks 175
Tire inflation pressure 174
Tire inflation pressure moni‐ tor, refer to FTM 107
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 104
Tires, changing 178
Tire sealant 179
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 174
Tire tread 177
Tone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Tool 191
Top View 136
Total vehicle weight 210
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