HintsPersonal responsibility
Even an active system does not relieve
the driver from personal responsibility for the
driving process.
Because of technical system limits, the system
cannot independently react appropriately in all
traffic situations.
Continuously and attentively monitor the driv‐
ing process, the area surrounding the vehicle
and the traffic situation, and actively intervene
when required, otherwise, there is a risk of an
accident.◀
Avoid driving quickly with PDC
Avoid approaching an object quickly.
Avoid driving away quickly while PDC is not yet
active.
For technical reasons, the system may other‐
wise be too late in issuing a warning.◀
At a glance
Button in the vehicle
PDC Park Distance Control
Switching on/off
Switching on automatically PDC switches on automatically in the following
situations:
▷If the engine is running, select transmis‐
sion position R.▷If, with the appropriate equipment, obsta‐
cles are detected behind or in front of the
vehicle by PDC and the speed is slower
than approx. 2 mph/3 km/h.
Automatic activation when obstacles are de‐
tected can be switched off:
1."Settings"2."Parking"3.Select the setting.
The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Automatic deactivation during forward
travel
The system switches off when a certain driving
distance or speed is exceeded.
Switch the system back on if necessary.
Switching on/off manually Press the button.
▷On: the LED lights up.▷Off: the LED goes out.
In addition to the PDC Park Distance Control,
the rearview camera, refer to page 153, can be
switched on.
Switching on the rearview camera viathe iDrive
With PDC activated or Top View switched on:
"Rear view camera"
The rearview camera image is displayed. The
setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
Display
Signal tones When approaching an object, an intermittent
tone is sounded that indicates the position of
the object. For example, if an object is de‐
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correspondingly trained personnel and other
authorized persons. Otherwise, use may result
in operating problems for the vehicle.◀
Position
There is an OBD socket on the driver's side for
checking the primary components in the vehi‐
cle emissions.
Emissions
▷The warning lamp lights up:
Emissions are deteriorating. Have
the vehicle checked as soon as
possible.
Canadian model: warning light indi‐
cates the engine symbol.▷The warning lamp flashes under certain
circumstances:
This indicates that there is excessive mis‐
firing in the engine.
Reduce the vehicle speed and have the
system checked immediately; otherwise,
serious engine misfiring within a brief pe‐
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Breakdown assistanceVehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐
ment is also described that is not available in a
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
Hazard warning flashers
The button is located in the center console.
Intelligent Emergency
Request
Requirements
▷The radio ready state is switched on.▷The Assist system is functional.▷The SIM card integrated in the vehicle has
been activated.
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.◀
Initiating an Emergency Request1.Press the cover briefly to open it.2.Press the SOS button until the LED in the
button lights up.▷The LED lights up: an Emergency Request
was initiated.
If the situation allows, wait in your vehicle
until the voice connection has been estab‐
lished.▷The LED flashes when a connection to the
BMW Response Center has been estab‐
lished.
When the emergency request is received
at the BMW Response Center, the BMW
Response Center contacts you and takes
further steps to help you.
Even if you are unable to respond, the
BMW Response Center can take further
steps to help you under certain circum‐
stances.
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 131
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go 138
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 80
Activated-charcoal filter 168
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 126
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC 138
Active Protection 128
Active roll stabilization 135
Active seat ventilation, front 53
Active Steering 134
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 128
Adaptive Light Control 100
Additives, oil 225
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 50
After washing vehicle 245
Airbags 104
Airbags, indicator/warning light 105
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 167
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 167
Air distribution, manual 166
Air flow, automatic climate control 166
Air pressure, tires 211
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 168
Alarm system 45
Alarm, unintentional 46 All around the center con‐
sole 16
All around the headliner 17
All around the steering wheel 14
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 219
All-wheel-drive 133
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 176
Alternative oil types 226
Antifreeze, washer fluid 77
Antilock Brake System, ABS 131
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 132
Approved axle load 250
Approved engine oils 225
Arrival time 94
Ashtray 177
Ashtray, front 177
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 240
Assistance when driving off 131
Assist system, refer to Intelli‐ gent Safety 112
Attentiveness assistant 128
AUTO H button, refer to Au‐ tomatic Hold 72
AUTO intensity 166
Automatic car wash 244
Automatic climate con‐ trol 165
Automatic Cruise Control with Stop & Go 138
Automatic Curb Monitor 60
Automatic deactivation, front passenger airbags 106
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol 100 Automatic Hold 72
Automatic locking 44
Automatic recirculated-air control 167
Automatic Soft Closing, doors 40
Automatic tailgate 40
Automatic transmission with Steptronic 78
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 166
AUTO program, intensity 166
Auto Start/Stop function 69
Average fuel consumption 94
Average speed 94
Axle loads, weights 250
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 52
Backrest, width 53
Backup camera 153
Bad road trips 193
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 240
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 243
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 237
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 34
Battery, vehicle 237
Belts, safety belts 55
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 185
Blinds, sun protection 48
BMW Advanced Diesel 207
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tertainment and Communi‐
cation
BMW Homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 229
Bonus range, ECO PRO 199
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 185
Brake assistant 131
Brake discs, breaking in 190
Brake force display 128
Brake lamps, brake force dis‐ play 128
Brake lights, adaptive 128
Brake pads, breaking in 190
Braking, hints 192
Breakdown assis‐ tance 239, 240
Breaking in 190
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 96
Bulb replacement 232
Bulb replacement, front 233
Bulb replacement, rear 235
Bulbs and lamps 232
Button, RES 141
Button, Start/Stop 67
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 241
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Calling up mirror adjust‐ ment 45
Calling up seat adjust‐ ment 45
Calling up steering wheel ad‐ justment 45
Camera, care 247
Camera, Panorama View 158
Camera, rearview cam‐ era 153
Camera, Top View 156 Can holder, refer to Cu‐
pholder 185
Car battery 237
Car care products 245
Care, displays 247
Care, vehicle 245
Cargo 194
Cargo area 180
Cargo area, enlarging 180
Cargo area lid 40
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 186
Cargo cover 180
Cargo, securing 195
Cargo straps, securing cargo 195
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 34
Carpet, care 247
Car wash 244
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 190
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 229
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
Center armrest 183
Center console 16
Center-Lock, see button for central locking 37
Central locking system 37
Central screen, refer to Con‐ trol Display 18
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing parts 231
Changing wheels 235
Changing wheels/tires 218
Check Control 86
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 224
Children, seating position 63
Children, transporting safely 63 Child restraint fixing sys‐
tem 63
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 65
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 63
Child safety locks 66
Child seat, mounting 63
Child seats 63
Chrome parts, care 246
Cigarette lighter 177
Cleaning, displays 247
Climate control 165
Climate control wind‐ shield 191
Clock 89
Closing/opening from in‐ side 40
Closing/opening via door lock 39
Closing/opening with remote control 38
Clothes hooks 186
Coasting 200
Coasting with engine decou‐ pled, coasting 200
Coasting with idling en‐ gine 200
Cockpit 14
Cold starting, refer to Starting the engine 68
Collision warning with braking function 116
Collision warning with City Braking function 113
Combination switch, refer to Turn signals 74
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system 75
Comfort Access 43
COMFORT program, Driving Dynamics Control 137
Compact wheel 235
Compartments in the doors 183
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