if it can be established, are transmitted to
the BMW Response Center.▷If the LED is flashing, but the BMW Re‐
sponse Center can no longer be heard via
the speaker, you can nevertheless still be
heard for the BMW Response Center.
Initiating an Emergency Request
automatically
Under certain conditions, an Emergency Re‐
quest is automatically initiated immediately af‐
ter a severe accident. Automatic Collision Noti‐
fication is not affected by pressing the SOS
button.
Warning triangle
The warning triangle is located behind the left-
hand cover in the cargo area.
To remove, loosen the bracket.
First aid kit NoteSome of the articles have a limited service life.
Check the expiration dates of the contents
regularly and replace any expired items
promptly.
Storage
The first aid kit is located behind the left-hand
cover in the cargo area.
Roadside Assistance Service availability
Roadside Assistance can be reached around
the clock in many countries. You can obtain as‐
sistance there in the event of a vehicle break‐
down.
Roadside Assistance The Roadside Assistance phone number can
be viewed on the iDrive or a connection to
Roadside Assistance can be established di‐
rectly.
Jump-starting
Notes If the battery is discharged, an engine can be
started using the battery of another vehicle
and two jumper cables. Only use jumper ca‐
bles with fully insulated clamp handles.
To prevent personal injury or damage to both
vehicles, adhere strictly to the following proce‐
dure.
Do not touch live parts
To avoid the risk of potentially fatal in‐
jury, always avoid all contact with electrical
components while the engine is running.◀
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Preparation1.Check whether the battery of the other ve‐
hicle has a voltage of 12 volts. This infor‐
mation can be found on the battery.2.Switch off the engine of the assisting vehi‐
cle.3.Switch off any electronic systems/power
consumers in both vehicles.
Bodywork contact between vehicles
Make sure that there is no contact be‐
tween the bodywork of the two vehicles; other‐
wise, there is the danger of short circuits.◀
Starting aid terminals Connecting order
Connect the jumper cables in the correct
order; otherwise, there is the danger of injury
from sparking.◀
The so-called starting aid terminal in the en‐
gine compartment acts as the battery's posi‐
tive terminal.
The body ground or a special nut acts as the
battery negative terminal.
Connecting the cables1.Pull off the cap of the BMW starting aid ter‐
minal.2.Attach one terminal clamp of the positive
jumper cable to the positive terminal of the
battery, or to the corresponding starting
aid terminal of the vehicle providing assis‐
tance.3.Attach the terminal clamp on the other end
of the cable to the positive terminal of the
battery, or to the corresponding starting
aid terminal of the vehicle to be started.4.Attach one terminal clamp of the negative
jumper cable to the negative terminal of
the battery, or to the corresponding engine
or body ground of assisting vehicle.5.Attach the second terminal clamp to the
negative terminal of the battery, or to the
corresponding engine or body ground of
the vehicle to be started.
Starting the engine
Never use spray fluids to start the engine.
1.Start the engine of the assisting vehicle
and let it run for several minutes at an in‐
creased idle speed.2.Start the engine of the vehicle being
started in the usual way.
If the first starting attempt is not success‐
ful, wait a few minutes before making an‐
other attempt in order to allow the dis‐
charged battery to recharge.3.Let both engines run for several minutes.4.Disconnect the jumper cables in the re‐
verse order.
Check the battery and recharge if necessary.
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Data, technical 194
Date 81
Daytime running lights 90
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 125, 128
Dehumidifying, air 125
Destination distance 86
Digital clock 81
Dimensions 194
Dimmable exterior mirrors 55
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 56
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 67
Display, electronic, instru‐ ment cluster 76
Display in windshield 122
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 92
Displays 74
Displays, cleaning 190
Disposal, coolant 171
Disposal, vehicle battery 181
Distance control, refer to PDC 115
Distance to destination 86
Divided screen view, split screen 21
Door lock, refer to Remote control 32
Downhill control 108
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 107
Driving experience switch 110
Driving instructions, breaking in 144
Driving mode 110
Driving notes, general 144
Driving on bad roads 146
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 107
Driving tips 144
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 107 DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐
trol 108
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol 109
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 107
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 108
E
ECO PRO 151
ECO PRO, bonus range 152
ECO PRO display 151
ECO PRO driving mode 151
ECO PRO mode 151
ECO PRO Tip - driving in‐ struction 152
EfficientDynamics 153
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 76
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 107
Emergency detection, remote control 33
Emergency release, door lock 37
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 156
Emergency Request 182
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance 183
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 33
Energy Control 81
Energy recovery 82
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 63
Engine, automatic switch- off 63
Engine compartment 167
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 167
Engine coolant 171
Engine oil 169
Engine oil, adding 170 Engine oil additives 170
Engine oil change 170
Engine oil filler neck 170
Engine oil temperature 80
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 170
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 170
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 33
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 183
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 62
Engine stop 62
Engine temperature 80
Entering a car wash 187
Equipment, interior 131
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 107
Exchanging wheels/tires 164
Exhaust system 144
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 55
Exterior mirrors 54
External start 183
External temperature dis‐ play 81
External temperature warn‐ ing 81
Eyes for securing cargo 148
F
Failure message, refer to Check Control 78
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 44
Fan, refer to Air flow 125, 128
Fault displays, refer to Check Control 78
Filler neck for engine oil 170
Fine wood, care 189
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