Folding wipers back down
Before switching the ignition on, fold the
wipers back down to the windshield; other‐
wise, the wipers may become damaged when
they are activated.◀1.Switch on the ignition.2.Push wiper lever down. Wipers move to
their resting position and are ready again
for operation.
Washer fluid
Hints Antifreeze for washer fluid
Antifreeze is flammable and can cause
injury if it is used incorrectly.
Therefore, keep it away from possible sources of ignition.
Only keep it in the closed original container and inaccessible to children.
Follow the notes and instructions on the con‐
tainer.
United States: The washer fluid mixture ratio is
regulated by the U.S. EPA and many individual
states; do not exceed the allowable washer
fluid dilution ratios limits that apply. Follow the
usage instructions on the washer fluid con‐
tainer. Use BMW’s Windshield Washer Con‐
centrate or the equivalent.◀
Adding washer fluid
Only add washer fluid when the engine is
cool, and then close the cover completely to
avoid contact between the washer fluid and
hot engine parts.
Otherwise, there is a danger of fire and a risk to
personal safety if the fluid is spilled.◀
Washer fluid reservoir
All washer nozzles are supplied from one res‐
ervoir.
Fill with a mixture of windshield washer con‐
centrate and tap water and – if required – with a
washer antifreeze, according to the manufac‐
turer's recommendations.
Mix the washer fluid before adding to find the
right mixture.
Do not add windshield washer concentrate and
antifreeze undiluted and do not fill with pure
water; this could damage the wiper system.
Do not mix window washer concentrates of dif‐
ferent manufacturers because they can clog
the windshield washer nozzles.
Recommended minimum fill quantity:
0.2 US gal/1 liter.
Steptronic transmission
Selector lever positions
D Drive
Selector lever position for normal vehicle oper‐
ation. All gears for forward travel are activated
automatically.
R is Reverse
Select only when the vehicle is stationary.
N Neutral: The vehicle may roll. Use in automatic car
washes, e.g.
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IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem  119 
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go  126 
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control  75 
Accessories and parts  7 
Activated-charcoal filter  152 
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion  116 
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC  126 
Active rear spoiler  121 
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display  118 
Adaptive Light Control  93 
Additives, oil  205 
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints  51 
After washing vehicle  227 
Airbags  97 
Airbags, indicator/warning light  98 
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode  148, 151  
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function  148, 151  
Air distribution, manual  148, 151  
Air flow, air conditioner  148 
Air flow, automatic climate control  151 
Air pressure, tires  190 
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion  152 
Alarm system  46 
Alarm, unintentional  47 
All around the center con‐ sole  16 All around the roofliner  17 
All around the steering wheel  14 
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires  197 
All-wheel-drive  120 
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter  155 
Alternative oil types  206 
Ambient light  96 
Antifreeze, washer fluid  72 
Antilock Brake System, ABS  119 
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC  119 
Approved axle load  233 
Approved engine oils, see Suitable engine oil
types  206 
Arrival time  87 
Ash tray  158 
Assistance when driving off  124  
Assist system information, on Control Display  90 
Attentiveness assistant  118 
AUTO intensity  150 
Automatic car wash  226 
Automatic climate con‐ trol  147  
Automatic climate control with enhanced features  149 
Automatic Cruise Control with Stop & Go  126 
Automatic Curb Monitor  58 
Automatic deactivation, front- seat passenger airbags  99 
Automatic headlight con‐ trol  93 
Automatic locking  45 Automatic recirculated-air
control  151 
Automatic tailgate  40 
Automatic transmission, see Steptronic transmission  72 
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control  150 
AUTO program, climate con‐ trol  148  
AUTO program, intensity  150 
Auto Start/Stop function  67 
Average fuel consumption  87 
Average speed  87 
Axle loads, weights  233 
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support  53 
Backrest, width  53 
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit  222  
Bar for tow-starting/ towing  224 
Battery replacement, vehicle battery  218 
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control  35 
Battery, vehicle  218 
Belts, safety belts  54 
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder  165 
BMW Assist, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation 
BMW Driver’s Guide App  6 
BMW Homepage  6 
BMW Internet page  6 
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