
CareVehicle equipmentThis chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series. Therefore, it also
describes equipment that may not be found in
your vehicle, for instance due to the selected
special equipment or the country version. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems.
When using the features and systems descri‐
bed here, adhere to local regulations.
Car washes Notes Steam jets or high-pressure washers
When using steam jets or high-pressure
washers, hold them a sufficient distance away
and use a maximum temperature of
140 ℉/60 ℃.
Holding them too close or using excessively
high pressures or temperatures can cause
damage or preliminary damage that may then
lead to long-term damage.
Follow the operating instructions for the high-
pressure washer.◀
Do not direct steam or high-pressure washers
toward the decorative labels applied by the
manufacturer; otherwise, damage may result.
Cleaning sensors/cameras with high-
pressure washers
When using high-pressure washers, do not
spray the exterior sensors and cameras, for
Park Distance Control or the backup camera,
for instance, for extended periods of time and
only from a distance of at least 12 in/30 cm.◀Regularly remove foreign bodies, such as
leaves, from the area below the windshield
when the hood is open.
Wash your vehicle frequently, particularly in
winter.
Intense soiling and road salt can damage the
vehicle.
Washing in automatic car washes Give preference to cloth car washes or those
that use soft brushes in order to avoid paint damage.
Notes Note the following:▷Make sure that the wheels and tires are not
damaged by the transport mechanisms.▷Fold in the exterior mirrors; otherwise, they
may be damaged, depending on the width
of the vehicle.▷Deactivate the rain sensor, refer to
page 63, to avoid unintentional wiper acti‐
vation.▷Move the rear window wiper to its resting
position, deactivate it, and protect it
against damage. Ask the car wash operator
about any necessary protective measures.▷Remove additional attachments, for in‐
stance a spoiler or telephone antenna, if
there is a risk that these may be damaged.
Guide rails in car washes
Avoid car washes with guide rails higher
than 4 in/10 cm; otherwise, the vehicle body
could be damaged.◀
Before driving into a car wash The vehicle is able to roll if the following steps
are taken.
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Automatic transmission1.Release the parking brake, refer to
page 61.2.Drive into the car wash.3.Depress the brake pedal if necessary.4.Engage the selector lever or transmission
position N.5.Switch the engine off.6.Leave the remote control in the ignition
lock so that the vehicle can roll.
In 8-gear automatic transmissions, transmis‐
sion position P is engaged automatically:
▷Automatically after approx. 30 minutes.▷When the remote control is removed from
the ignition lock.
Headlights
▷Do not rub dry and do not use abrasive or
caustic cleansers.▷Soak areas that have been soiled e.g. due
to insects, with shampoo and wash off with
water.▷Thaw ice with de-icing spray; do not use an
ice scraper.
After washing the vehicle
After washing the vehicle, apply the brakes
briefly to dry them; otherwise, braking action
can be reduced and corrosion of the brake
discs can occur.
Fully remove any residue from the windows to
prevent obstruction of view from streaking,
wiping noises, and wiper wear.
Vehicle careCar care productsBMW recommends using cleaning and care
products from BMW, since these have been
tested and approved.
Car care and cleaning products
Follow the instructions on the container.
When cleaning the interior, open the doors or
windows.
Only use products intended for cleaning vehi‐
cles.
Cleansers can contain substances that are
dangerous and harmful to your health.◀
Vehicle paint Regular care contributes to driving safety and
value retention. Environmental influences in
areas with high air pollution or natural contami‐
nants, such as tree resin or pollen, can have an
impact on the vehicle paint. Tailor the fre‐
quency and extent of your car care to these in‐
fluences.
Immediately remove aggressive substances,
such as spilled fuel, oil, grease, or bird drop‐
pings, to prevent damage to or discoloration of
the paintwork.
Leather care
Remove dust from the leather often, using a
cloth or vacuum cleaner.
Otherwise, particles of dust and road grime
chafe in pores and folds, and lead to increased
wear and premature degradation of the leather
surface.
To guard against discoloration, such as from
clothing, provide leather care roughly every
two months.
Clean light-colored leather more frequently as
dust and dirt are more noticeable.
Use leather care products; otherwise, dirt and
grease will gradually break down the protective
layer of the leather surface.
Suitable care products are available from the
service center.
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Cruise control 101
Cruise control– Malfunction 103
Cupholder 125
Curb weight, refer to Weights 268
Current fuel consumption 72
Current location, storing 146
Curve lights, refer to Adaptive Light Control 84
D
Dashboard lighting, refer to Instrument lighting 87
Dashboard, refer to Cock‐ pit 12
Data, technical 268
Date
– Date format 77– Setting 76
Daytime running lights 84
Daytime running lights, bulb replacement 251
Defroster
– Rear window 111
Destination entry via the ad‐
dress book 146
Destination guidance 153
Destination guidance with in‐ termediate destinations 151
Destination input, naviga‐ tion 144
Digital clock 71
Digital compass 115
Digital radio 167
Dimming mirrors 50
Directional indicators, refer to Turn signals 62
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 87
Displays and controls 12
Displays, care 264
Displays, cleaning 264
Displays, refer to Instrument cluster 14
Disposal, coolant 244
Disposal, vehicle battery 254
Distance warning, refer to Park Distance Control
PDC 103
Divided rear seat backrest, re‐ fer to Enlarging the cargo
area 119
Divided screen view, split screen 22
Door key, refer to Remote control with integrated
key 30
Door lock 34
Doors, manual operation 35
Doors, unlocking and locking– Confirmation signals 33– From the inside 35– From the outside 32
DOT Quality Grades 236
Downhill control 99
Draft-free ventilation 111
Drive-off assistant 100
Driving away on inclines, refer to Drive-off assistant 100
Driving notes, breaking in 130
Driving notes, general 130
Driving on poor roads 132
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 97
Driving through water 131
Driving tips, refer to Driving notes 130
Dry air, refer to Cooling func‐ tion 110
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 97
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 98
DTMF suffix dialing 202
DVD/CD 174
DVDs, storing 179
DVD, video 176
Dynamic destination guid‐ ance 160
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 97
Dynamic Traction Control
DTC 98
E
ECO PRO 138
ECO PRO display 138
ECO PRO driving mode 138
ECO PRO mode 138
EfficientDynamics, refer to Saving fuel 137
Electrical malfunction– Door lock 35– Driver's door 35– Fuel filler flap 227– Tailgate 36
Electric seat adjustment 45
Electronic brake-force distri‐ bution 97
Electronic engine oil level check 241
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to Dynamic Sta‐
bility Control DSC 97
Emergency activation
– Automatic transmission, re‐
fer to Overriding selector
lever lock 67
Emergency operation
– Door lock, refer to Manual
operation 35
Emergency operation, fuel
filler flap, unlocking man‐
ually 227
Emergency Request 255
Energy-conscious driving, re‐ fer to Current fuel consump‐
tion 72
Energy, saving
– Automatic Engine Start/
Stop Function 59
Energy, saving, refer to Sav‐
ing fuel 137
Engine, breaking in 130
Engine compartment 240
Engine coolant, refer to Cool‐ ant 244
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Fuel tank capacity, refer toFilling capacities 269
Fuel tank contents, refer to Filling capacities 269
Fuel tank, refer to Filling ca‐ pacities 269
Fuse 254
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal garage door
opener 113
Gasoline 228
Gasoline gauge, refer to Fuel gauge 72
Gas station recommenda‐ tion 155
Gear change– Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 66
Gear change, automatic
transmission with Step‐
tronic 69
Gear change, via shift pad‐ dles 69
Gear display, automatic trans‐ mission with Steptronic 65
General driving notes 130
Glare protection 117
Glass sunroof, electric
– Convenient operation 32– Remote control 32
Glass sunroof, refer to Panor‐
amic glass sunroof 41
Glove compartment 123
Glove compartment, light‐ ing 123
GPS navigation, refer to Navi‐ gation system 142
Gross vehicle weight, refer to Weights 268
H
Halogen headlamps
– Bulb replacement 249Hand-held transmitter, alter‐
nating code 114
Hands-free microphone 16
Hazard warning sys‐ tem 16, 255
HDC Hill Descent Control 99
HD Radio 167
Head airbags 88
Headlamp control, auto‐ matic 83, 84
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture 84
Headlamp cover, remov‐ ing 249
Headlamp flasher 62, 85
Headlamps 83
Headlamps– Bulb replacement 249
Headlamps, care 262
Headlamps, cleaning 64
Headlight flasher, indicator lamp 15
Headlights, cleaning, washer
fluid 65
Headliner 17
Head restraints 47
Head restraints
– Adjusting the height 47– Removing 48
Heating
– Rear window 111– Seats 46
Heating, mirrors 50
Heavy cargo, refer to Stowing cargo 135
Height adjustment
– Seats 44
Height, refer to Dimen‐
sions 268
High-beam Assistant 85
High beams 85
High beams
– Bulb replacement 249
High beams/low beams, auto‐
matic, refer to High-beam
Assistant 85
High-beams, indicator
lamp 15
High-pressure washers 261
Hill Descent Control HDC 99
Hill drive-off assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 100
Hills 132
Holder for beverages 125
Holder for remote control, re‐ fer to Ignition lock 57
Homepage 6
Hood 241
Hood, opening 241
Horn 12
Hot exhaust system 131
Hotline 221
House number, entering for navigation 145
Hydraulic brake assistant 97
Hydroplaning 131
I Ice warning, refer to External temperature warning 71
Icy roads, refer to External temperature warning 71
Identification marks, tires 235
Identification number, refer to Engine compartment 240
iDrive 18
iDrive– Changing settings 77– Changing the date and
time 76– Changing the language 77– Changing the units of meas‐
ure and display format 75– Setting the brightness 78
Ignition 58
Ignition key position 1, refer to Radio ready state 57
Ignition key position 2, refer to Ignition on 58
Ignition key, refer to Remote control with integrated
key 30
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Rear seats– Adjusting the backrest
tilt 119– Adjusting the head re‐
straints 48– Folding down 119– Folding down the back‐
rests 119
Rear socket 118
Rearview camera, clean‐ ing 107
Rearview mirror, refer to Mir‐ rors 49
Rear window defroster 111
Rear window, washing 64
Rear window wiper 64
Recirculated air mode 110
Recommended fuel grade 228
Recommended tire brands 238
Redialing 203
Refueling 226
Remaining distance to desti‐ nation, refer to Com‐
puter 74
Remaining range for service, refer to Service require‐
ments 78
Remaining range, refer to Range 73
Reminders 214
Remote app 223
Remote control 30
Remote control
– Battery replacement 38– Comfort Access 37– Malfunction 34, 38– Tailgate 33
Remote control, removing
from the ignition lock 57
Remote control, service data 245
Remote control, univer‐ sal 113
Remote inquiry 202
Remote Services 223
Replacement fuse 254
Replacement remote con‐ trol 30
Replacing wheels/tires 237
Reporting safety defects 9
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel gauge 72
Reservoir for washer fluid, re‐ fer to Washer fluid reser‐
voir 65
Resetting, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 94
Restraining systems– Refer to Safety belts 46
Restraint systems for chil‐
dren 52
Retaining straps, securing cargo 135
Retreaded tires 238
Reverse gear
– Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 66
Rim cleaner, care 263
Road, avoiding 153
Road detour 153
Roadside Assistance 219
Roadside parking lamp
– Bulb replacement 250, 251
Roadside parking lamps 85
RON recommended fuel grade 228
RON, refer to Fuel qual‐ ity 228
Roof load capacity 268
Roof-mounted luggage rack 136
Rope, refer to Towing 259
Route 154
Route criteria, route 153
Route, displaying 154
Route section, bypass‐ ing 154
RSC Runflat System Compo‐ nent, refer to Run-flat
tires 239
Rubber components, care 263
Run-flat tires 239
Run-flat tires, tire inflation pressure 230
Running lights, refer to Park‐ ing lamps/low beams 83
S Safe braking 131
Safety 6
Safety belts 46
Safety belts– Damage 47
Safety belts, care 263
Safety belts, indicator/warn‐ ing lamp 47
Safety belts, reminder 47
Safety switch for rear win‐ dows 41
Safety systems
– Safety belts 46
Safety systems, airbags 88
Safety tires, refer to Run-flat tires 239
Satellite radio 168
Saving fuel 137
Scale, changing during navi‐ gation 156
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Search, refer to BMW On‐ line 220
Seat adjustment
– Manual 44
Seat adjustment, electric 45
Seat and mirror memory 48
Seat belts
– Refer to Safety belts 46
Seat heating 46
Seats 44
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