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▷Active steering: the system automatically
initializes for a short time as you drive. Dur‐
ing this time, the system is deactivated, re‐
fer to page 101.▷xDrive: the system automatically initializes
as you drive. During this time, indicator
lamps light up. If the lamps do not disap‐
pear during the current trip, have the sys‐
tem checked.
Disposing of old batteries
Have old batteries disposed of by your
service center or bring them to a recy‐
cling center.
Maintain the battery in an upright position for
transport and storage. Secure the battery so
that it does not tip over during transport.
Fuses Replacing fuses
Never attempt to repair a blown fuse and
do not replace a defective fuse with a substi‐
tute of another color or amperage rating; this
could lead to a circuit overload, ultimately re‐
sulting in a fire in the vehicle.◀
In interior
The fuses are located in the front passenger
footwell on the underside of the instrument
cluster.1.Unscrew screws, refer to arrows, of foot‐
well trim panel.2.Lay the trim panel in the footwell.3.Release the screw, arrow 1, and fold the
fuse carrier down, arrow 2.4.Replace the fuse concerned.5.Installation is carried out in the reverse or‐
der of removal. Ensure correct and secure
attachment of the footwell trim panel in the
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Breakdown assistanceVehicle equipment
This 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.
Hazard warning flashers
The button for the hazard warning system is
located on the center console.
Emergency RequestRequirements
▷Equipment version with full preparation
package mobile phone.
An Emergency Request can be made, even
if no mobile phones are paired with the ve‐
hicle.▷BMW Assist is activated.▷Radio readiness is switched on.▷The BMW Assist system is logged in to a
wireless communications network sup‐
ported by BMW Assist.▷The Assist system is operable.Only press the SOS button in an emergency.
Emergency Request not guaranteed
For technical reasons, the Emergency
Request cannot be guaranteed under unfavor‐
able conditions.◀
Service contract▷After your contract with BMW Assist has
expired, the BMW Assist system can be
deactivated by the service center without
you having to visit a workshop.
After deactivation, an Emergency Request
is no longer possible.▷Under certain circumstances, the system
can be reactivated by a service center after
you sign a new contract.
Initiating an Emergency Request
1.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 circumstances allow this, remain in
the vehicle until the connection has been
established.▷The LED flashes if the connection to the
BMW Assist Response Center has been
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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.
Tow-starting and towing Observe applicable laws and regulations
Observe applicable laws and regulations
for tow-starting and towing.◀
No additional passengers
Do not transport any passengers other
than the driver in a vehicle that is being
towed.◀
Transporting your vehicle
Note Your vehicle is not permitted to be towed.
Therefore, contact a service center in the
event of a breakdown.
Do not have the vehicle towed
Have your vehicle transported on a load‐
ing platform only; otherwise, damage may oc‐
cur.◀
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 the tow fitting screwed in at the front for
maneuvering the vehicle only.
Towing other vehicles
General information Light towing vehicle
Your vehicle must not be lighter than the
vehicle being towed; otherwise, it will not be
possible to control vehicle response.◀
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.
Towing methods when towing other
vehicles
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:
▷Clearance and maneuvering capability will
be sharply limited during cornering.▷The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it
is attached offset.
Tow rope
When starting to tow the vehicle, make sure
that the tow rope is taut.
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▷When the remote control is removed from
the ignition lock.
Mixed tires
Note the vehicle width
Before driving into a car wash, make sure
that the vehicle width is not too large for the
car wash, as otherwise the vehicle and the car
wash could be damaged.◀
Headlamps
▷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.
Upholstery material care Vacuum regularly with a vacuum cleaner.
If they are very dirty, e.g., beverage stains, use
a soft sponge or microfiber cloth with a suita‐
ble interior cleaner.
Clean the upholstery down to the seams using
large sweeping motions. Avoid rubbing the
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Damage from Velcro® fasteners
Open Velcro® fasteners on pants or
other articles of clothing can damage the seat
covers. Ensure that any Velcro® fasteners are
closed.◀
Caring for special components
Light-alloy wheels When cleaning the wheels on the vehicle, only
use a neutral wheel rim cleaner with a pH value
of 5 to 9. Do not use abrasive cleaners or a
steam jet hotter than 140 ℉/60 ℃; otherwise,
damage may result. Adhere to the manufac‐
turer instructions.
Aggressive, acidic, or alkaline cleaners may
destroy the protective coating of neighboring
components such as the brake disc.
Chrome surfaces
Carefully clean components such as the radia‐
tor grille or door handles with an ample supply
of water, possibly with shampoo added, partic‐
ularly when they have been exposed to road
salt.
Aluminum running boards
A rust film on the aluminum running boards
can be removed with a special cleaning agent.
Rubber components
Aside from water, treat only with rubber
cleansers.
When cleaning rubber seals, do not use any
silicon-containing car care products in order to
avoid damage or reduced noise damping.
Fine wood parts Clean fine wood facing and fine wood compo‐
nents only with a moist rag. Then dry with a
soft cloth.
Plastic components These include:▷Imitation leather surfaces.▷Headliner.▷Lamp lenses.▷Instrument cluster cover.▷Matte black spray-coated components.▷Painted parts in the interior.
Clean with a microfiber cloth.
Moisten the cloth lightly with water if neces‐
sary.
Do not soak the headliner.
Do not use cleansers that contain alcohol
or solvents
Do not use cleansers that contain alcohol or
solvents, such as lacquer thinners, heavy-duty
grease removers, fuel, or such; this could lead
to surface damage.◀
Safety belts
Dirty belt straps impede the reeling action and
thus have a negative impact on safety.
No chemical cleaning
Do not clean chemically; this can destroy
the webbing.◀
Use only a mild soapy solution, with the safety
belts clipped into their buckles.
Do not allow the reels to retract the safety
belts until they are dry.
Carpets and floor mats No objects in the area around the pedals
Keep floor mats, carpets, and any other
objects out of the area of motion of the pedals;
otherwise, the function of the pedals could be
impeded while driving
Do not place additional floor mats over existing
mats or other objects.
Only use floor mats that have been approved
for the vehicle and can be properly fixed in
place.
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Short commands for voice activationsystemVehicle equipment
This 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.
General information
Instructions for voice activation system, refer
to page 25.To have the available spoken instructions read
out loud: ›Voice commands‹
The following short commands apply to vehi‐
cles equipped with a voice activation system.
They have no function in vehicles in which only
the mobile phone is operated using the voice.
Adjusting
Vehicle
FunctionCommandOpens the main menu.›Main menu‹Open the options.›Options‹Open the settings.›Settings‹Settings on the Control Display.›Control display‹Open the time and date.›Time and date‹Open the language and units.›Language and units‹Open the speed limit.›Speed‹Open the light.›Lighting‹Open the door lock.›Door locks‹Seite 300ReferenceShort commands for voice activation system300
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Split screen settings FunctionCommandSplit screen.›Switch on splitscreen‹Switch off the split screen.›Turn off split screen‹Adjust the split screen.›Split screen content‹Split screen, map facing north.›Split screen map facing north‹Split screen, current position.›Split screen current position‹Split screen, facing the direction of travel.›Split screen map in direction of
travel‹Split screen, perspective.›Split screen perspective‹Split screen, expanded intersection zoom.›Splitscreen Exit ramp view‹Split screen scale...feet.›Split screen scale ... feet‹ e.g., split
screen scale 100 feetSplit screen scale...meters.›Split screen scale ... meters‹ e.g.,
split screen scale 100 metersSplit screen scale...kilometers.›Split screen scale ... kilometers‹ e.g.,
split screen scale 5 kilometersSplit screen scale...miles.›Split screen scale ... miles‹ e.g., split
screen scale 5 milesSplit screen, highlight the traffic situation.›Split screen, Traffic conditions‹Split screen, computer.›Split screen on board info‹Split screen, trip computer.›Splitscreen trip computer‹Split screen, scale automatically.›Split screen automatic scaling‹
Destination guidance with intermediate destinations

FunctionCommandEnter a new destination.›Enter address‹Trip list.›Stored trips‹Seite 303Short commands for voice activation systemReference303
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 96
ACC Active Cruise Con‐ trol 102
Accident, refer to Emergency Request, initiating 286
Acoustic signal, refer to Check Control 76
Activated-charcoal filter 126
Active Cruise Control ACC 102
Active cruise control, indica‐ tor lamp 106
Active Cruise Control, radar sensor 106
Active Cruise Control, select‐ ing the distance 104
Active Cruise Control, warn‐ ing lamps 106
Active seat 47
Active seat ventilation 46
Active steering 101
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 95
Adaptive Drive 100
Adaptive fixing system 140
Adaptive Light Control 82
Additional telephone 226
Additives, coolant 273
Additives, engine oil 272
After washing vehicle 292
Airbags 86
Airbags, indicator/warning light 88
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated air mode 124
Air distribution, auto‐ matic 122, 127
Air distribution, manual 124 Air drying, refer to Cooling
function 124
Air flow rate 123
Air flow rate, blower, refer to Air volume 127
Airing, refer to Ventila‐ tion 125
Air pressure, refer to Tire in‐ flation pressure 262
Air vents 121
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 125
Alarm system 39
Alarm system– Avoiding unintentional
alarms 40– Ending an alarm 40– Interior motion sensor 40– Tilt alarm sensor 40
All around the headliner 17
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 268
All-wheel drive, refer to
xDrive 98
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 130
AM/FM station 182
Announcement, navigation, refer to Spoken instruc‐
tions 171
Antifreeze, coolant 273
Antifreeze, washer fluid 66
Antilock Brake System, ABS 96
Anti-slip control, refer to Dy‐ namic Stability Control
DSC 96
Anti-theft protection 32
Appointments 244
Approved axle loads, refer to Weights 298
Approved engine oils 272
Approved gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights 298
Armrest, refer to Center arm‐ rest 138
Arrival time, refer to Com‐ puter 73
Ashtray 133
Ashtray, front 133
Ashtray, rear 133
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 287
Assistance with driving off, refer to Drive-off assis‐
tant 100
Assistance with starting en‐ gine, refer to Jump-start‐
ing 287
Audio CD with rear DVD sys‐ tem 216
Audio device, external 138
Audio playback 191
Audio playback, Blue‐ tooth 205
Automatic, air distribu‐ tion 122, 127
Automatic air distribu‐ tion 127
Automatic, air flow rate 122
Automatic car wash 291
Automatic climate con‐ trol 121
Automatic climate control, automatic air distribu‐
tion 122, 127
Automatic climate control, in rear 126
Automatic climate control in rear, activating on Control
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