
Setting the frequency or sensitivity of
the rain sensor
Turn the thumbwheel.
Clean the windshield, headlights
Pull the wiper lever towards you.
The system sprays washer fluid on the wind‐
shield and activates the wipers briefly.
In addition, the headlights are cleaned at regu‐
lar intervals when the vehicle's lights are acti‐
vated.
Do not use the washer system at freezing
temperatures
Do not use the washers if fluid could freeze
onto the windshield which might impede your
viewing field. Therefore use antifreeze fluid.
Avoid using the washer when the reservoir is
empty; operation might damage pump.◀
Windshield washer nozzles The windshield washer nozzles are automati‐
cally heated while the ignition is switched on.
Fold-out position of the wipers
Fold wipers back when you want to change the
blades or with pending low temperatures.1.Switch the ignition on and off again.2.With icy conditions make sure that blades
are not frozen to the windshield.3.Press the wiper lever up beyond the point
of resistance and hold it for approx. 3 sec‐
onds, until the wiper remains in a nearly
vertical position.
After the wipers are folded back down, the
wiper system must be reactivated.
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‐
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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.
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vehicle is in radio-ready state, refer to
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exhaust fluid can be replenished simply
and safely.▷Alternative: NOx reduction agent AUS 32
Diesel exhaust fluid can be purchased at your
service center.
Refill quantity
When the Reserve display starts, add at least
3 bottles of reducing agent.
This corresponds to approx. 1.5 US gal/6 liters.
Tank for reducing agent
The tank for the reducing agent is located next
to the fuel tank.
Adding the reducing agent Add the reducing agent when the ignition is
switched on.
1.Open the fuel filler flap, refer to page  182.2.Turn the tank lid counterclockwise and re‐
move.3.Place the bottle on it and turn it as far as it
will go, see arrow.4.Press the bottle down, see arrow.The vehicle tank will be filled.
The tank is full when the fill level in the bot‐
tle no longer changes. It is not possible to
overfill.5.Pull back the bottle, see arrow, and un‐
screw it.6.Replace the tank lid and turn it clockwise.7.Close the fuel filler flap.
After adding Diesel exhaust fluid
Note Incorrect fluids
After filling with incorrect fluids, such as
antifreeze for washer fluid, do not start the en‐
gine, otherwise there is risk of fire.◀
Contact your service center.
Disposing of bottles You take your empty Diesel exhaust
fluid bottles to your service center for
disposal.
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Engine compartmentVehicle 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 tothe 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.
Important features in the engine compartment
1Jump-starting, negative battery terminal2Vehicle identification number3Washer fluid reservoir4Jump-starting, positive battery terminal5Engine compartment fuse box6Oil filler neck7Coolant reservoir
The coolant reservoir for 6-cylinder and
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Everything from A to Z
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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Temperature display for ex‐ternal temperature  82 
Temperature, engine oil  81 
Tempomat, refer to Active Cruise Control  124 
Terminal, starting aid  225 
Text message, supplemen‐ tary  81 
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system  44 
Thigh support  52 
Through-loading system  158 
Tilt alarm sensor  45 
Time of arrival  88 
Tire damage  197 
Tire identification marks  195 
Tire inflation pressure  189 
Tire inflation pressure moni‐ tor, refer to FTM  104 
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM  100 
Tires, changing  197 
Tire sealant  199 
Tires, everything on wheels and tires  189 
Tires, run-flat tires  199 
Tire tread  197 
Tone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication 
Tool  212 
Top View  138 
Total vehicle weight  236 
Touchpad  21 
Tow fitting  227 
Towing  226 
Tow lug, see Tow fitting  227 
Tow-starting  226 
Tow truck  226 
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor  100  
Traction control  120 
TRACTION, driving dynam‐ ics  120  
Transmission lock, electronic unlocking  75 Transmission, manual trans‐
mission  72 
Transmission, Steptronic transmission  72 
Transporting children safely  60 
Tread, tires  197 
Trip computer  88 
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion  69 
Trip odometer  82 
Truck for tow-starting/ towing  226 
Trunk lid closing  40 
Trunk lid, emergency unlock‐ ing  41 
Trunk lid, hotel function  41 
Trunk lid opening  40 
Trunk lid, opening with no- touch activation  42 
Trunk lid via remote con‐ trol  38 
Turning circle  236 
Turning circle lines, rearview camera  136 
Turn signals, operation  69 
U Unintentional alarm  45 
Units of measure  90 
Universal remote control  152 
Unlock button, Steptronic transmission  73 
Unlocking/locking via door lock  39 
Unlocking/locking with re‐ mote control  37 
Unlocking, settings  43 
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline  7 
Upholstery care  231 
USB interface  157 V
Vanity mirror  156 
Variable sport steering  121 
Vehicle battery  220 
Vehicle battery, replac‐ ing  221  
Vehicle, break-in  166 
Vehicle care  230 
Vehicle features and op‐ tions  6 
Vehicle identification num‐ ber  9 
Vehicle jack  220 
Vehicle paint  230 
Vehicle storage  232 
Vehicle wash  229 
Ventilation  150 
Ventilation, refer to Parked- car ventilation  151 
VIN, see vehicle identification number  9 
Voice activation system  27 
W Warning and indicator lamps, see Check Control  78 
Warning displays, see Check Control  78 
Warning messages, see Check Control  78 
Warning triangle  224 
Warranty  7 
Washer fluid  71 
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield  71 
Washer system  69 
Washing, vehicle  229 
Water on roads  167 
Weights  236 
Welcome lamps during un‐ locking  37 
Welcome lights  92 
Wheel base, vehicle  236 
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Wheels, changing 197 
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires  189 
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM  104 
Wheels, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM  100 
Width, vehicle  236 
Window defroster, rear  146, 149  
Windows, powered  46 
Windshield washer fluid  71 
Windshield washer noz‐ zles  71 
Windshield washer sys‐ tem  69 
Windshield wiper  69 
Winter diesel  185 
Winter storage, care  232 
Winter tires, suitable tires  198 
Winter tires, tread  197 
Wiper  69 
Wiper blades, replacing  212 
Wiper fluid  71 
Wiper, fold-out position  71 
Wiper system  69 
Wood, care  231 
Word match concept, naviga‐ tion  25 
Wrench, see Onboard vehicle tool kit  212 
X
xDrive  120 
Xenon headlights, bulb re‐ placement  216 Seite 251Everything from A to ZReference251
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