The tow fitting is located in the onboard vehi‐
cle tool kit under the cargo floor panel.
Tow fitting, information on use
▷Use only the tow fitting provided with
the vehicle and screw it all the way in.▷Use the tow fitting for towing on paved
roads only.▷Avoid lateral loading of the tow fitting, e.g.,
do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting.
Otherwise, damage to the tow fitting and the
vehicle can occur.◀
Screw thread for tow fitting
Press on the mark on the edge of the cover to
push it out.
Tow-starting
Steptronic transmission
Do not tow-start the vehicle.
Tow-starting the engine is not possible due to
the Steptronic transmission.
Have the cause of the starting problems fixed.
Manual transmission If possible, do not tow-start the vehicle but
start the engine by jump-starting, refer to
page 203. If the vehicle is equipped with a cat‐
alytic converter, only tow-start while the en‐
gine is cold.1.Switch on the hazard warning system and
comply with local regulations.2.Ignition, refer to page 63, on.3.Engage third gear.4.Have the vehicle tow-started with the
clutch pedal pressed and slowly release
the pedal. After the engine starts, immedi‐
ately press on the clutch pedal again.5.Stop at a suitable location, remove the tow
bar or rope, and switch off the hazard
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Manual transmission:1.Drive into the car wash.2.Shift to neutral.3.Switch the engine off.4.Switch on the ignition.
Steptronic transmission:
1.Drive into the car wash.2.Engage selector lever position N.3.Switch the engine off.
In this way, the ignition remains switched
on, and a Check-Control message is dis‐
played.
Do not turn off the ignition in the car
wash
Do not turn off the ignition in the car wash;
otherwise, selector lever position P is en‐
gaged and damages can result.◀
The vehicle cannot be locked from the outside
when in selector lever position N. A signal
sounds when an attempt is made to lock the
vehicle.
To start the engine with manual transmission:
1.Press on the clutch pedal.2.Press the Start/Stop button.
To start the engine with Steptronic transmis‐
sion:
1.Depress the brake pedal.2.Press the Start/Stop button.
Pressing the Start/Stop button without step‐
ping on the brake turns the ignition off.
Selector lever positionSelector lever position P is engaged automati‐
cally:
▷When the ignition is switched off.▷After approx. 15 minutes.Headlights▷Do not rub dry and do not use abrasive or
acidic cleansers.▷Soak areas that have been dirtied e. g.,
from 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.
Completely remove all residues on the win‐
dows, to minimize loss of visibility due to
smearing and to reduce wiper noises and
wiper blade wear.
Vehicle care
Car care products BMW recommends using care and cleaning
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 elevated air pollution or natural con‐
taminants, such as tree resin or pollen can af‐
fect the vehicle's paintwork. Tailor the fre‐
quency and extent of your car care to these
influences.
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Exterior mirror, automaticdimming feature 57
Exterior mirrors 55
External start 203
External temperature dis‐ play 81
External temperature warn‐ ing 81
Eyes for securing cargo 156
F
Failure message, see Check Control 77
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 45
Fan, refer to Air flow 131, 134
Filler neck for engine oil 188
Fine wood, care 210
First aid kit 203
Fitting for towing, see Tow fit‐ ting 206
Flat tire, changing wheels 199
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 102
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 98
Flat tire, warning lamp 99, 102
Flooding 153
Floor carpet, care 211
Floor mats, care 211
Fogged up windows 131
Fold down the rear seat back‐ rest, see Though-loading
system 143
Fold-out position, wiper 70
Foot brake 153
Front airbags 95
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion 104
Front fog lights 93
Front fog lights, front, bulb re‐ placement 197 Front lights 194
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 97
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 97
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 102
Fuel 170
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 86
Fuel filler flap 168
Fuel gauge 80
Fuel lid 168
Fuel quality 170
Fuel recommendation 170
Fuel, tank capacity 216
Fuse 201
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control 137
Gasoline 170
Gear change, Steptronic transmission 72
Gear shift indicator 83
General driving notes 152
Glare shield 141
Glass sunroof, powered 46
Glove compartment 145
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 214
H
Halogen headlights, bulb re‐ placement 194
Handbrake, refer to parking brake 67
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 138
Hazard warning flashers 202
Head airbags 95
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 91 Headlight courtesy delay fea‐
ture 91
Headlight flasher 68
Headlight flasher, bulb re‐ placement 196
Headlight glass 194
Headlights 194
Headlights, care 209
Headlight washer system 68
Head restraints 48
Head restraints, front 53
Head restraints, rear 54
Heavy cargo, stowing 156
High-beam Assistant 92
High beams 68
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 92
High beams, bulb replace‐ ment 196
Hills 154
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 116
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 147
Homepage 6
Hood 186
Horn 14
Hotel function, trunk lid 41
Hot exhaust system 153
Hydroplaning 153
I Ice warning, see External temperature warning 81
Icy roads, see External tem‐ perature warning 81
Identification marks, tires 176
Identification number, see ve‐ hicle identification num‐
ber 9
iDrive 18
Ignition key, refer to Remote control 34
Ignition off 63
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