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.
Manual transmission
Shifting Shifting into 5th or 6th gear
When shifting into 5th or 6th gear, push
the gearshift lever to the right; otherwise, inad‐
vertent shifting into 3rd or 4th gear could lead
to engine damage.◀
Reverse gear
Select only when the vehicle is stationary.
To overcome the resistance push the selector
lever dynamically to the left and engage the re‐
verse gear.
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.
When the ignition is switched off, refer to
page  64, selector lever position P is engaged
automatically.
P Park Select only when the vehicle is stationary. The
drive wheels are blocked.
P is engaged automatically:▷After the engine is switched off when the
vehicle is in radio-ready state, refer to
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IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem  119 
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go  124 
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control  75 
Accessories and parts  7 
Activated-charcoal filter  150 
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion  116 
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC  124 
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display  118 
Adaptive Light Control  93 
Additives, oil  208 
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints  50 
After washing vehicle  230 
Airbags  97 
Airbags, indicator/warning light  98 
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode  146, 149  
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function  146, 149  
Air distribution, manual  146, 149  
Air flow, air conditioner  146 
Air flow, automatic climate control  149 
Air pressure, tires  189 
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion  150 
Alarm system  44 
Alarm, unintentional  45 
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  198 
All-wheel-drive  120 
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter  153 
Alternative oil types  208 
Ambient light  96 
Antifreeze, washer fluid  71 
Antilock Brake System, ABS  119 
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC  119 
Approved axle load  236 
Approved engine oils, see Suitable engine oil
types  208 
Arrival time  88 
Ash tray  156 
Assistance when driving off  123  
Assist system information, on Control Display  90 
Attentiveness assistant  118 
AUTO intensity  148 
Automatic car wash  229 
Automatic climate con‐ trol  145  
Automatic climate control with enhanced features  147 
Automatic Cruise Control with Stop & Go  124 
Automatic Curb Monitor  58 
Automatic deactivation, front- seat passenger airbags  99 
Automatic headlight con‐ trol  93 
Automatic locking  44 
Automatic recirculated-air control  149 Automatic transmission, see
Steptronic transmission  72 
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control  148 
AUTO program, climate con‐ trol  146  
AUTO program, intensity  148 
Auto Start/Stop function  66 
Average fuel consumption  87 
Average speed  87 
Axle loads, weights  236 
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support  52 
Backrest, width  52 
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit  224  
Bar for tow-starting/ towing  227 
Battery replacement, vehicle battery  221 
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control  35 
Battery, vehicle  220 
Belts, safety belts  53 
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder  162 
Blinds, sun protection  47 
BMW Advanced Diesel  185 
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 
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem  210 
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