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Saving fuelVehicle features and optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
General information Your vehicle contains advanced technology for
the reduction of fuel consumption and emis‐
sions.
Fuel consumption depends on a number of dif‐
ferent factors.
Carrying out certain measures, such as a mod‐
erate driving style and regular maintenance,
can influence fuel consumption and the envi‐
ronmental impact.
Remove unnecessary cargo
Additional weight increases fuel consumption.
Remove attached parts
following use
Remove auxiliary mirrors, roof or rear luggage
racks which are no longer required following use.
Attached parts on the vehicle impair the aero‐
dynamics and increase the fuel consumption.Close the windows and glass
sunroof
Driving with the glass sunroof and windows
open results in increased air resistance and
thereby reduces the range.
Tires
General information Tires can affect fuel consumption in various
ways, e.g., tire size may influence fuel con‐
sumption.
Check the tire inflation pressure
regularly
Check and, if needed, correct the tire inflation
pressure at least twice a month and before
starting on a long trip.
Low tire inflation pressure increases rolling re‐
sistance and thus raises fuel consumption and
tire wear.
Drive away immediately
Do not wait for the engine to warm-up while
the vehicle remains stationary. Start driving
right away, but at moderate engine speeds.
This is the quickest way of warming the cold
engine up to operating temperature.
Look well ahead when
driving
Avoid unnecessary acceleration and braking.
By maintaining a suitable distance to the vehi‐
cle driving ahead of you.
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Avoid high engine speeds
As a rule: driving at low engine speeds lowers
fuel consumption and reduces wear.
Use 1st gear to get the vehicle moving. Start‐
ing with the 2nd gear, accelerate rapidly. When
accelerating, shift up before reaching high en‐
gine speeds.
When you reach the desired speed, shift into
the highest applicable gear and drive with the
engine speed as low as possible and at a con‐
stant speed.
If necessary, observe the gear shift indicator of
the vehicle, refer to page 85.
Use coasting
When approaching a red light, take your foot
off the accelerator and let the vehicle coast to
a halt.
For going downhill take your foot off the accel‐
erator and let the vehicle roll.
The flow of fuel is interrupted while coasting.
Switch off the engine during longer stops
Switch off the engine during longer stops, e.g.,
at traffic lights, railroad crossings or in traffic
congestion.
Auto Start/Stop function The Auto Start/Stop function of your vehicle
automatically switches off the engine during a
stop.
If the engine is switched off and then restarted
rather than leaving the engine running con‐
stantly, fuel consumption and emissions are
reduced. Savings can begin within a few sec‐
onds of switching off the engine.
In addition, fuel consumption is also deter‐
mined by other factors, such as driving style,road conditions, maintenance or environmental
factors.
Switch off any functions that
are not currently needed
Functions such as seat heating and the rear
window defroster require a lot of energy and
reduce the range, especially in city and stop-
and-go traffic.
Reel off these functions if they are not needed. The ECO PRO driving program supports the
energy conserving use of comfort features.
These functions are automatically deactivated
partially or completely.
Have maintenance carriedout
Have vehicles maintained regularly to achieve
optimal vehicle efficiency and operating life.
The maintenance should be carried out by
your service center.
Also note the BMW Maintenance System, refer
to page 210.
ECO PRO
The concept ECO PRO supports a driving style that saves
on fuel consumption. For this purpose, the en‐
gine control and comfort features, e. g. the cli‐
mate control output, are adjusted.
Under certain conditions the engine is auto‐
matically decoupled from the transmission in
the D selector lever position. The vehicle con‐
tinues traveling with the engine idling to re‐
duce fuel consumption. Selector lever position
D remains engaged.
In addition, context-sensitive instructions are
displayed to assist with an optimized fuel con‐
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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.
Aggressive substances such as spilled fuel, oil,
grease or bird droppings, must be removed im‐
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tertainment and Communi‐
cation
ConnectedDrive Services
Connecting electrical devi‐ ces 157
Continued driving with a flat tire 103 , 106
Control Display 18
Control Display, settings 90
Controller 18, 19
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 120
Convenient opening with the remote control 37
Coolant 209
Coolant level 209
Coolant temperature 83
Cooling function 147, 150
Cooling, maximum 149
Cooling system 209
Cornering light 94
Corrosion on brake discs 172
Cosmetic mirror 157
Courtesy lamps during un‐ locking 37
Courtesy lamps with the vehi‐ cle locked 38
Cruise control 131
Cruise control, active with Stop & Go 125
Cruising range 83
Cupholders 165
Current fuel consumption 84
D
Damage, tires 197
Damping control, dy‐ namic 122
Data, technical 236
Date 83
Daytime running lights 94
Defrosting, refer to defrosting the windows 147
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 151 Defrosting the windows 147
Dehumidifying, air 147, 150
Deleting personal data 25
Deletion of personal data 25
Destination distance 88
Diesel exhaust fluid, at low temperatures 190
Diesel exhaust fluid, having refilled 190
Diesel exhaust fluid, on mini‐ mum 190
Diesel exhaust fluid, replen‐ ishing yourself 190
Diesel particulate filter 171
Digital clock 83
Digital compass 155
Dimensions 236
Dimmable exterior mirrors 59
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 60
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 70
Display, electronic, instru‐ ment cluster 78
Display in windshield 91
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 96
Displays, cleaning 233
Disposal, coolant 209
Disposal, vehicle battery 222
Distance control, refer to PDC 133
Distance to destination 88
Divided screen view, split screen 23
Door lock 39
Door lock, refer to Remote control 34
Drive-off assistant 124
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 120
Driver assistance, refer to In‐ telligent Safety 107
Driving Assistant, refer to In‐ telligent Safety 107 Driving Dynamics Con‐
trol 122
Driving instructions, break- in 170
Driving mode 122
Driving notes, general 170
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 120
Driving style analysis 181
Driving tips 170
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 120
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 121
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol 122
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 120
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 121
E
ECO PRO 177
ECO PRO, bonus range 178
ECO PRO display 177
ECO PRO driving mode 177
ECO PRO driving style analy‐ sis 181
ECO PRO mode 177
ECO PRO Tip - driving in‐ struction 179
EfficientDynamics 180
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 78
Electronic oil measure‐ ment 206
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 120
Emergency detection, remote control 35
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 186
Emergency Request 224
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Emergency unlocking, trans‐mission lock 76
Energy Control 84
Energy recovery 84
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 67
Engine, automatic switch- off 67
Engine compartment 204
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 205
Engine coolant 209
Engine idling when driving, coasting 180
Engine oil 206
Engine oil, adding 207
Engine oil additives 208
Engine oil change 208
Engine oil filler neck 207
Engine oil temperature 82
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 208
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 208
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 35
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 225
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 66
Engine stop 67
Engine temperature 82
Entering a car wash 230
Equipment, interior 153
Error displays, see Check Control 79
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 120
Exchanging wheels/tires 198
Exhaust system 171
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 59
Exterior mirrors 58
External start 225
External temperature dis‐ play 83 External temperature warn‐
ing 83
Eyes for securing cargo 174
F
Failure message, see Check Control 79
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 47
Fan, refer to Air flow 147, 150
Filler neck for engine oil 207
Fine wood, care 232
First aid kit 225
Fitting for towing, see Tow fit‐ ting 228
Flat tire, changing wheels 221
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 105
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 101
Flat tire, warning lamp 102, 105
Flooding 171
Floor carpet, care 233
Floor mats, care 233
Fogged up windows 147
Folding back rear seat back‐ rests 160
Fold-out position, wiper 72
Foot brake 171
Front airbags 98
Front-end collision warning with braking function 110
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion 108
Front fog lights 96
Front fog lights, front, bulb re‐ placement 217
Front lights 214
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 100
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 100 FTM Flat Tire Monitor 105
Fuel 188
Fuel consumption, current 84
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 88
Fuel filler flap 186
Fuel gauge 82
Fuel lid 186
Fuel quality 188
Fuel recommendation 188
Fuel, tank capacity 238
Fuse 222
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control 153
Gasoline 188
Gear change, Steptronic transmission 74
Gear shift indicator 85
General driving notes 170
Glare shield 157
Glass sunroof, refer to Panor‐ amic glass sunroof 48
Glove compartment 163
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 237
H
Handbrake, refer to parking brake 69
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 154
Hazard warning flashers 224
Head airbags 98
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 94
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 94
Headlight flasher 70
Headlight glass 213
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Lights and bulbs 213
Light switch 93
Load 174
Loading 173
Lock, door 39
Locking/unlocking via door lock 39
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 37
Locking, automatic 45
Locking, settings 45
Lock, power window 48
Locks, doors, and win‐ dows 64
Low beams 93
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 95
Lower back support 53
Low-Sulfur Diesel 189
Luggage rack, see Roof- mounted luggage rack 175
Lumbar support 53
M
Maintenance 210
Maintenance require‐ ments 210
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 84
Maintenance system, BMW 210
Make-up mirror 157
Malfunction displays, see Check Control 79
Manual air distribu‐ tion 147, 150
Manual air flow 147, 150
Manual mode, Steptronic transmission 75
Manual operation, door lock 39
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 59
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 186 Manual operation, Park Dis‐
tance Control PDC 134
Manual operation, rearview camera 137
Manual operation, Side View 139
Manual operation, Top View 140
Manual transmission 73
Marking on approved tires 198
Marking, run-flat tires 199
Master key, refer to Remote control 34
Maximum cooling 149
Maximum speed, display 86
Maximum speed, winter tires 199
Measure, units of 91
Medical kit 225
Memory, seat, mirror 57
Menu, EfficientDynamics 180
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 87
Menus, operating, iDrive 18
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 20
Messages, see Check Con‐ trol 79
Microfilter 148, 151
Minimum tread, tires 197
Mirror 58
Mirror memory 57
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 171
Mobility System 199
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 213
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Mounting of child restraint systems 61
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 14 N
Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 55
Neck restraints, rear, refer to Head restraints 56
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner 232
New wheels and tires 198
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 228
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 211
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 211
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 137
Octane rating, refer to Rec‐ ommended fuel grade 188
Odometer 83
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Oil 206
Oil, adding 207
Oil additives 208
Oil change 208
Oil change interval, service requirements 84
Oil filler neck 207
Oil types, alternative 208
Oil types, approved 208
Old batteries, disposal 222
On-board computer 87
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 212
Opening/closing via door lock 39
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Opening and closing, withoutremote control 39
Opening and closing, with re‐ mote control 37
Opening the tailgate with no- touch activation 43
Operating concept, iDrive 18
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Auto‐ matic recirculated-air con‐
trol 150
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 83
P Paint, vehicle 231
Panoramic glass sunroof 48
Parallel parking assistant 141
Park Distance Control PDC 133
Parked-car ventilation 152
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 172
Parking aid, refer to PDC 133
Parking assistant 141
Parking brake 69
Parking lights 93
Particulate filter 171
Parts and accessories 7
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 59
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 137
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 133
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 113
Personal Profile 35
Personal Profile, exporting profiles 36
Personal Profile, importing profiles 37
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 49 Pinch protection system, win‐
dows 48
Plastic, care 232
Power failure 221
Power windows 47
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 193
Pressure warning FTM, tires 105
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 35
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 24
Protective function, glass sunroof 49
Protective function, win‐ dows 48
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller 18, 19
R Radiator fluid 209
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 34
Radio ready state 65
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 71
Rear lights 220
Rear socket 158
Rear turn signal, bulb replace‐ ment 218
Rearview camera 136
Rearview mirror 58
Rear window 42
Rear window de‐ froster 147, 150
Recirculated-air filter 151
Recirculated-air mode 147, 150
Recommended fuel grade 188
Recommended tire brands 198 Refueling 186
Remaining range 83
Remote control/key 34
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 38
Remote control, univer‐ sal 153
Replacement fuse 222
Replacing parts 212
Replacing wheels/tires 198
Reporting safety defects 9
RES button 128
RES button, see Active Cruise Control, ACC 125
RES button, see Cruise con‐ trol 131
Reserve warning, refer to Range 83
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 102
Retaining straps, securing cargo 174
Retreaded tires 198
Roadside parking lights 94
Roller sunblinds 48
RON recommended fuel grade 188
Roofliner 17
Roof load lidacity 237
Roof-mounted luggage rack 175
Rope for tow-starting/ towing 228
RSC Run Flat System Com‐ ponent, refer to Run-flat
tires 199
Rubber components, care 232
Run-flat tires 199
S Safe braking 171
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Safety belt reminder for driv‐er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat 55
Safety belts 54
Safety belts, care 233
Safety switch, windows 48
Safety systems, airbags 98
Saving fuel 176
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Screwdriver, see Onboard ve‐ hicle tool kit 212
Screw thread, see screw thread for tow fitting, screw
thread for tow fitting 229
Sealant 199
Seat and mirror memory 57
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 54
Seat heating, front 54
Seat heating, rear 54
Seating position for chil‐ dren 61
Seats 51
Selection list in instrument cluster 87
Selector lever, Steptronic transmission 74
Sensors, care 233
Service and warranty 8
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service
CBS 210
Service requirements, dis‐ play 84
Services, ConnectedDrive
Servotronic 124
SET button, see Active Cruise Control, ACC 125
SET button, see Cruise con‐ trol 131
Settings, locking/unlock‐ ing 45
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 90 Settings, storing for seat, mir‐
ror 57
Shift paddles on the steering wheel 76
Side airbags 98
Side View 138
Signaling, horn 14
Signals when unlocking 45
Sitting safely 51
Size 236
Slide/tilt glass roof 48
Smallest turning radius 236
Snow chains 203
Socket 157
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 211
Soot particulate filter 171
SOS button 224
Spare fuse 222
Specified engine oil types 208
Speed, average 88
Speed limit detection, on- board computer 89
Speed limiter, display 86
Speed Limit Information 86
Speed warning 89
Split screen 23
SPORT+ - program, Dynamic Driving Control 123
Sport displays, torque dis‐ play, performance dis‐
play 89
SPORT program, Dynamic Driving Control 123
Sport program, transmis‐ sion 75
Sport steering, variable 122
Stability control systems 120
Start/stop, automatic func‐ tion 67
Start/Stop button 65
Start function during malfunc‐ tion 35
Starting the engine 66 Status control display,
tires 102
Status information, iDrive 23
Status of Owner's Manual 7
Steering assistance 124
Steering wheel, adjusting 60
Steering wheel heating 60
Steptronic Sport transmis‐ sion, refer to Steptronic
transmission 73
Steptronic transmission 73
Stopping the engine 67
Storage compartment in the rear 165
Storage compartments 163
Storage compartments, loca‐ tions 163
Storage, tires 199
Storing the vehicle 233
Suitable engine oils 208
Summer tires, tread 197
Sun visor 157
Supplementary text mes‐ sage 82
Surround View 136
Switch for Dynamic Driv‐ ing 122
Switch-on times, parked-car ventilation 152
Switch, refer to Cockpit 14
Symbols 6
Symbols in the status field 23
T Tachometer 82
Tailgate, automatic 40
Tailgate, closing with no- touch activation 43
Tailgate, opening with no- touch activation 43
Tailgate via remote con‐ trol 38
Tail lights 218
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