
Clean the windshield, headlights
Pull the wiper lever towards you.
The system sprays washer fluid on the wind‐
shield and activates the wipers briefly.
In addition, the headlights are cleaned at regu‐
lar intervals when the vehicle's lights are acti‐
vated.
Do not use the washer system at freezing
temperatures
Do not use the washers if fluid could freeze
onto the windshield which might impede your
viewing field. Therefore use antifreeze fluid.
Avoid using the washer when the reservoir is
empty; operation might damage pump.◀
Windshield washer nozzles The windshield washer nozzles are automati‐
cally heated while the ignition is switched on.
Fold-out position of the wipers Fold wipers back when you want to change the
blades or with pending low temperatures.
1.Switch the ignition on and off again.2.With icy conditions make sure that blades
are not frozen to the windshield.3.Press the wiper lever up beyond the point
of resistance and hold it for approx. 3 sec‐
onds, until the wiper remains in a nearly
vertical position.
After the wipers are folded back down, the
wiper system must be reactivated.
Folding wipers back down
Before switching the ignition on, fold the
wipers back down to the windshield; other‐
wise, the wipers may become damaged when
they are activated.◀1.Switch on the ignition.2.Push wiper lever down. Wipers move to
their resting position and are ready again
for operation.
Washer fluid
General information Antifreeze for washer fluid
Antifreeze is flammable and can cause
injury if it is used incorrectly.
Therefore, keep it away from possible sources
of ignition.
Only keep it in the closed original container
and inaccessible to children.
Follow the notes and instructions on the con‐
tainer.
United States: The washer fluid mixture ratio is
regulated by the U.S. EPA and many individual
states; do not exceed the allowable washer
fluid dilution ratios limits that apply. Follow the
usage instructions on the washer fluid con‐
tainer. Use BMW’s Windshield Washer Con‐
centrate or the equivalent.◀
Washer fluid reservoir Adding washer fluid
Only add washer fluid when the engine is
cool, and then close the cover completely to
avoid contact between the washer fluid and
hot engine parts.
Otherwise, there is a danger of fire and a risk to
personal safety if the fluid is spilled.◀
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All washer nozzles are supplied from one res‐
ervoir.
Fill with a mixture of windshield washer con‐
centrate and tap water and – if required – with a
washer antifreeze, according to the manufac‐
turer's recommendations.
Mix the washer fluid before adding to find the
right mixture.
Do not add windshield washer concentrate and
antifreeze undiluted and do not fill with pure
water; this could damage the wiper system.
Do not mix window washer concentrates of dif‐
ferent manufacturers because they can clog
the windshield washer nozzles.
Recommended minimum fill quantity:
0.2 US gal/1 liter.
M double-clutch
transmission with Drivelogic
General information The M double-clutch transmission with Drive‐
logic is an automatic shift transmission with
two clutches and partial transmissions in which
the gears can be changed without interrupting
the tractive force.
The operation is via the selector lever or two
shift paddles on the steering wheel.
Functions
▷Drive mode or Sequential mode.▷Various drive programs, Drivelogic.▷Upshifting display, Shift Lights, refer to
page  95.▷Automatic downshifting and protection
from misshifting even in sequential mode.▷Launch Control.▷Low Speed Assistant.
Selector lever, selector lever positions
At a glance
▷R: reverse gear.▷N: neutral.▷  Center position, forward position.▷+: manual upshifting.▷-: manual downshifting.▷D/S: reel between drive mode and sequen‐
tial mode.
Engaging a selector lever position
Press on the brake pedal and pull or push the
selector lever in the corresponding direction.
As soon as the selector lever is released, it re‐
verts to the center position. In position R, the
selector lever locks.
The engaged selector lever position is dis‐
played in the instrument cluster and on the se‐
lector lever.
If a selector lever position is engaged, the vehi‐
cle may start rolling, after the brake is released,
e.g. on downhill slopes. Thus, drive off immedi‐
ately after releasing the brake.
Use the Slow Speed Assistant for maneuver‐
ing and during stop-and-go traffic.
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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 terminal5Coolant reservoir for charge air cooling6Oil filler neck.7Coolant reservoir for engine coolingHood
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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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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Tow fitting 201 
Towing  200 
Tow lug, see tow fitting  201 
Tow-starting  200 
Tow truck  200 
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor  104  
Transmission, manual trans‐ mission  78 
Transporting children safely  60 
Tread, tires  177 
Trip computer  91 
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion  70 
Trip odometer  84 
Truck for tow-starting/ towing  200 
Trunk lid closing  40 
Trunk lid, emergency unlock‐ ing  41 
Trunk lid, hotel function  41 
Trunk lid opening  40 
Trunk lid via remote con‐ trol  38 
Turning circle  210 
Turning circle lines, rearview camera  134 
Turn signals, operation  70 
Turn signals, rear, bulb re‐ placement  193 
U
Unintentional alarm  45 
Units of measure  93 
Universal remote control  145 
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  205 
USB interface  152 V
V8 high-performance engine, High-performance engine
V8  158  
Vanity mirror  147 
Vehicle battery  195 
Vehicle battery, replac‐ ing  195  
Vehicle, break-in  160 
Vehicle care  204 
Vehicle features and op‐ tions  6 
Vehicle identification num‐ ber  9 
Vehicle jack  194 
Vehicle paint  204 
Vehicle storage  206 
Vehicle wash  203 
Ventilation  143 
Ventilation, refer to Parked- car ventilation  144 
Venting, see ventilation  143 
Vent, see ventilation  143 
VIN, see vehicle identification number  9 
Voice activation system  26 
W Warning and indicator lamps, see Check Control  80 
Warning displays, see Check Control  80 
Warning messages, see Check Control  80 
Warning triangle  198 
Washer fluid  72 
Washer fluid reservoir, ca‐ pacity  211 
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield  72 
Washer system  70 
Washing, vehicle  203 
Water on roads  162 
Weights  210 Welcome lights  96 
Wheel base, vehicle  210 
Wheel cleaner  205 
Wheels, changing  178 
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires  174 
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM  107 
Wheels, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM  104 
Width, vehicle  210 
Window defroster, rear  141 
Windows, powered  45 
Windshield, climate con‐ trol  161  
Windshield washer fluid  72 
Windshield washer noz‐ zles  72 
Windshield washer sys‐ tem  70 
Windshield wiper  70 
Winter storage, care  206 
Winter tires, suitable tires  179 
Winter tires, tread  177 
Wiper  70 
Wiper blades, replacing  191 
Wiper fluid  72 
Wiper, fold-out position  72 
Wiper system  70 
Wood, care  205 
Word match concept, naviga‐ tion  24 
Wrench, see Onboard vehicle tool kit  191 
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