
5.Remove the connecting line from the clip
on the bulb holder.6.Press and hold the catch at the top on the
connector of the connecting line and re‐
move the connector from the bulb holder.
Replacing the bulbs
1.Loosen the four fasteners, arrow 1, on the
bulb holder and remove the bulb holder
from the tail lamp, arrow 2.2.Press the defective bulb gently into the
socket, turn counterclockwise and remove.3.Proceed in the reverse order to insert the
new bulb and attach the bulb holder. Make
sure that the bulb holder engages in all fas‐
teners.
Installing the tail lamp
1.Connect the connecting line to the tail
lamp and secure the bulb holder in the clip.2.Make sure that the foam rubber sealing
ring is on the centering pin, arrow 2, and is
not damaged.3.Position and firmly press the outer part of
the tail lamp onto the rubber mount, ar‐
row 1 and the inner part onto the centeringcomponent, arrow 2. Make sure that the
tail lamp engages in the rubber mount.4.Screw the tail lamp on with the two nuts.5.Insert and secure the cover. Make sure that
the tubular seal is not pinched.
Lights in the trunk lid
General information
Follow general instructions, refer to page  212.
Reversing lights: 16-watt bulb, PW16W.
Inner brake lights: 21-watt bulb, H21W
Accessing the lights
1.If needed, remove warning triangle, refer to
page  224, and bracket with the screw‐
driver from the onboard vehicle tool kit, re‐
fer to page  212.2.Use the screwdriver from the onboard ve‐
hicle tool kit to loosen and completely re‐
move the screws on the trim.3.Carefully loosen the trim from the trunk lid,
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Breakdown assistanceVehicle features and options
This 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.
Hazard warning flashers
The button is located in the center console.
Intelligent Emergency
Request
The concept In case of an emergency, an Emergency Re‐
quest can be made through this system.
General information
Only press the SOS button in an emergency.
Hints
Emergency Request not guaranteed
For technical reasons, the Emergency
Request cannot be guaranteed under unfavor‐
able conditions.◀
Overview
SOS button in the roofliner
Requirements
▷The SIM card integrated in the vehicle has
been activated.▷The radio-ready state is switched on.▷The Assist system is functional.
Initiating an Emergency Request
1.Press the cover briefly to open it.2.Press the SOS button until the LED at the
button lights up green.▷The LED lights up green: an Emergency
Request was initiated.
If a cancel prompt appears on the display,
the Emergency Request can be aborted.
If the situation allows, wait in your vehicle
until the voice connection has been estab‐
lished.▷The LED flashes green when a connection
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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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Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐pholders  162 
Brake assistant  119 
Brake discs, break-in  166 
Brake force display  118 
Brake lights, adaptive  118 
Brake lights, brake force dis‐ play  118 
Brake pads, break-in  166 
Braking, hints  167 
Breakdown assistance  223 
Break-in  166 
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play  90 
Bulb replacement  212 
Bulb replacement, front  213 
Bulb replacement, halogen headlights  213 
Bulb replacement, rear  218 
Bulb replacement, xenon headlights  216 
Bulbs and lights  212 
Button, RES  127 
Button, Start/Stop  64 
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting  224 
C
California Proposition 65 Warning  7 
Camera lenses, care  232 
Camera, rearview cam‐ era  135  
Camera, Side View  138 
Camera, Top View  139 
Can holder, refer to Cuphold‐ ers  162  
Car battery  220 
Car care products  230 
Care, displays  232 
Care, vehicle  230 
Cargo  169 
Cargo area, enlarging  158 
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments  162 Cargo, securing  170 
Cargo straps, securing cargo  170 
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol  34 
Carpet, care  232 
Car wash  229 
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system  167 
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice  210  
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation 
Center armrest  161 
Center console  16 
Central locking system  39 
Central screen, refer to Con‐ trol Display  18 
Changes, technical, refer to Safety  7 
Changing parts  212 
Changing wheels  220 
Changing wheels/tires  197 
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number  9 
Check Control  78 
Checking the engine oil level electronically  206 
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically  206 
Children, seating position  60 
Children, transporting safely  60 
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem  60 
Child restraint fixing system LATCH  62 
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting  60 
Child safety locks  63 
Child seat, mounting  60 
Child seats  60 
Chrome parts, care  231 
Cigarette lighter  156 Cleaning displays  232 
Climate control  145, 147  
Clock  82 
Closing/opening via door lock  39 
Closing/opening with remote control  37 
Clothes hooks  162 
Coasting  176 
Coasting with engine decou‐ pled, coasting  176 
Coasting with idling en‐ gine  176 
Cockpit  14 
Cold starting, refer to Starting the engine  65 
Combination reel, refer to Turn signals  69 
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system  69 
Comfort Access  41 
COMFORT program, Dy‐ namic Driving Control  122 
Compartments in the doors  161 
Compass  154 
Compressor  199 
Computer, refer to On-board computer  86 
Condensation on win‐ dows  150 
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle  168  
Condition Based Service CBS  210 
Configuring driving pro‐ gram  123 
Confirmation signal  44 
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation 
ConnectedDrive Services 
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Engine, automatic Start/Stopfunction  66 
Engine, automatic switch- off  66 
Engine compartment  204 
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in  205 
Engine coolant  209 
Engine idling when driving, coasting  176 
Engine oil  206 
Engine oil, adding  207 
Engine oil additives  208 
Engine oil change  208 
Engine oil filler neck  207 
Engine oil temperature  81 
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive  208 
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved  208 
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion  35 
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing  224  
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine  65 
Engine stop  66 
Engine temperature  81 
Entering a car wash  229 
Equipment, interior  152 
Error displays, see Check Control  78 
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC  119 
Exchanging wheels/tires  197 
Exhaust system  167 
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature  58 
Exterior mirrors  57 
External start  224 
External temperature dis‐ play  82 
External temperature warn‐ ing  82 
Eyes for securing cargo  170 F
Failure message, see Check Control  78 
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm  45 
Fan, refer to Air flow  146, 149  
Filler neck for engine oil  207 
Fine wood, care  231 
First aid kit  224 
Fitting for towing, see Tow fit‐ ting  227 
Flat tire, changing wheels  220 
Flat Tire Monitor FTM  104 
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM  100 
Flat tire, warning lamp  101, 104  
Flooding  167 
Floor carpet, care  232 
Floor mats, care  232 
Fogged up windows  146 
Fold down the rear seat back‐ rest, see Though-loading
system  158 
Fold-out position, wiper  71 
Foot brake  167 
Front airbags  97 
Front-end collision warning with braking function  109 
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion  107 
Front fog lights  95 
Front fog lights, front, bulb re‐ placement  217 
Front lights  213 
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation  99 
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp  99 
FTM Flat Tire Monitor  104 
Fuel  184 
Fuel consumption, current  83 Fuel consumption, refer to
Average fuel consump‐
tion  87 
Fuel filler flap  182 
Fuel gauge  81 
Fuel lid  182 
Fuel quality  184 
Fuel recommendation  184 
Fuel, tank capacity  241 
Fuse  221 
G Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control  152 
Gasoline  184 
Gear change, Steptronic transmission  73 
Gear shift indicator  84 
General driving notes  166 
Glare shield  156 
Glass sunroof, powered  47 
Glove compartment  160 
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved  236 
H Handbrake, refer to parking brake  68 
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code  153 
Hazard warning flashers  223 
Head airbags  97 
Headlight control, auto‐ matic  93 
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture  93 
Headlight flasher  69 
Headlight glass  213 
Headlights  213 
Headlights, care  230 
Headlight washer system  69 
Head restraints  50 
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Head restraints, rear 55 
Head-up Display  90 
Head-up Display, care  232 
Heavy cargo, stowing  170 
Height, vehicle  236 
High-beam Assistant  94 
High beams  69 
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant  94 
Hills  168 
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant  123 
Hints  6 
Holder for beverages  162 
Homepage  6 
Hood  205 
Horn  14 
Hotel function, trunk lid  41 
Hot exhaust system  167 
HUD Head-up Display  90 
Hydroplaning  167 
I Ice warning, see External temperature warning  82 
Icy roads, see External tem‐ perature warning  82 
Identification marks, tires  195 
Identification number, see ve‐ hicle identification num‐
ber  9 
iDrive  18 
Ignition key, refer to Remote control  34 
Ignition off  64 
Ignition on  64 
Indication of a flat tire  101 , 104  
Indicator and alarm lamps, see Check Control  78 
Indicator lamp, see Check Control  78 
Individual air distribu‐ tion  146, 149  Individual settings, refer to
Personal Profile  35 
Inflation pressure, tires  189 
Inflation pressure warning FTM, tires  104 
Info display, refer to On- Board computer  86 
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM  101 
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM  104 
Instrument cluster  77 
Instrument cluster, electronic displays  77 
Instrument lighting  95 
Integrated key  34 
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle  30 
Intelligent Emergency Re‐ quest  223 
Intelligent Safety  106 
Intensity, AUTO pro‐ gram  148 
Interior equipment  152 
Interior lights  95 
Interior lights during unlock‐ ing  37 
Interior lights with the vehicle locked  38 
Interior motion sensor  45 
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature  59 
Interior rearview mirror, com‐ pass  154 
Interior rearview mirror, man‐ ually dimmable  59 
Internet page  6 
Interval display, service re‐ quirements  83 
Interval mode  70 
J
Jacking points for the vehicle jack  220 Joystick, Steptronic transmis‐
sion  73 
Jump-starting  224 
K
Key/remote control  34 
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access  41 
Key Memory, refer to Per‐ sonal Profile  35 
Kickdown, Steptronic trans‐ mission  73 
Knee airbag  98 
L
Lamp replacement  212 
Lamp replacement, front  213 
Lamp replacement, rear  218 
Lane departure warning  114 
Lane margin, warning  114 
Language on Control Dis‐ play  90 
Lashing eyes, securing cargo  170 
LATCH child restraint sys‐ tem  62 
Launch Control  75 
Leather, care  231 
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes  213 
Length, vehicle  236 
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing  25 
Light alloy wheels, care  231 
Light control  93 
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs  213 
Lighter  156 
Lighting  92 
Lights  92 
Lights and bulbs  212 
Light switch  92 
Load  170 
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Opening and closing, withoutremote control  39 
Opening and closing, with re‐ mote control  37 
Opening the trunk lid with no- touch activation  42 
Operating concept, iDrive  18 
Optional equipment, standard equipment  6 
Outside air, refer to Auto‐ matic recirculated-air con‐
trol  149  
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature  82 
P Paint, vehicle  230 
Parallel parking assistant  140 
Park Distance Control PDC  132 
Parked-car ventilation  151 
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion  168 
Parking aid, refer to PDC  132 
Parking assistant  140 
Parking brake  68 
Parking lights  92 
Particulate filter  167 
Parts and accessories  7 
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward  58 
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era  136  
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol  132  
Pedestrian warning with city braking function  112 
Personal Profile  35 
Personal Profile, exporting profiles  36 
Personal Profile, importing profiles  37 
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof  48 Pinch protection system, win‐
dows  46 
Plastic, care  231 
Power failure  221 
Power sunroof, glass  47 
Power windows  46 
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure  189 
Pressure warning FTM, tires  104 
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file  35 
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive  24 
Protective function, glass sunroof  48 
Protective function, win‐ dows  46 
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller  18, 19  
R Radiator fluid  209 
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control  34 
Radio ready state  64 
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication 
Rain sensor  70 
Rear lights  220 
Rear socket  157 
Rear turn signal, bulb replace‐ ment  218 
Rearview camera  135 
Rearview mirror  57 
Rear window de‐ froster  146, 149  
Recirculated-air filter  150 
Recirculated-air mode  146, 149  
Recommended fuel grade  184 
Recommended tire brands  198 Refueling  182 
Remaining range  82 
Remote control/key  34 
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion  38 
Remote control, univer‐ sal  152  
Replacement fuse  221 
Replacing parts  212 
Replacing wheels/tires  197 
Reporting safety defects  9 
RES button  127 
RES button, see Active Cruise Control, ACC  124 
RES button, see Cruise con‐ trol  130  
Reserve warning, refer to Range  82 
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM  101 
Retaining straps, securing cargo  170 
Retreaded tires  198 
Roadside parking lights  93 
Roller sunblinds  47 
RON recommended fuel grade  184 
Roofliner  17 
Roof load lidacity  236 
Roof-mounted luggage rack  171 
Rope for tow-starting/ towing  227 
RSC Run Flat System Com‐ ponent, refer to Run-flat
tires  199 
Rubber components, care  231 
Run-flat tires  199 
S Safe braking  167 
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Safety belt reminder for driv‐er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat  54 
Safety belts  53 
Safety belts, care  232 
Safety switch, windows  47 
Safety systems, airbags  97 
Saving fuel  172 
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  228 
Sealant  199 
Seat and mirror memory  56 
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts  53 
Seat heating, front  53 
Seat heating, rear  53 
Seating position for chil‐ dren  60 
Seats  50 
Selection list in instrument cluster  86 
Selector lever, Steptronic transmission  73 
Sensors, care  232 
Service and warranty  8 
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service
CBS  210 
Service requirements, dis‐ play  83 
Services, ConnectedDrive 
Servotronic  123 
SET button, see Active Cruise Control, ACC  124 
SET button, see Cruise con‐ trol  130  
Settings, locking/unlock‐ ing  43 
Settings on Control Dis‐ play  89 Settings, storing for seat, mir‐
ror  56 
Shift paddles on the steering wheel  74 
Side airbags  97 
Side View  137 
Signaling, horn  14 
Signals when unlocking  44 
Sitting safely  50 
Size  236 
Slide/tilt glass roof  47 
Smallest turning radius  236 
Snow chains  202 
Socket  156 
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics  211 
Soot particulate filter  167 
SOS button  223 
Spare fuse  221 
Specified engine oil types  208 
Speed, average  87 
Speed limit detection, on- board computer  88 
Speed limiter, display  85 
Speed Limit Information  85 
Speed warning  88 
Split screen  23 
SPORT+ - program, Dynamic Driving Control  122 
Sport displays, torque dis‐ play, performance dis‐
play  88 
SPORT program, Dynamic Driving Control  122 
Sport program, transmis‐ sion  74 
Sport steering, variable  121 
Stability control systems  119 
Start/stop, automatic func‐ tion  66 
Start/Stop button  64 
Start function during malfunc‐ tion  35 
Starting the engine  65 Status control display,
tires  101 
Status information, iDrive  23 
Status of Owner's Manual  7 
Steering assistance  123 
Steering wheel, adjusting  59 
Steering wheel heating  59 
Steptronic Sport transmis‐ sion, refer to Steptronic
transmission  72 
Steptronic transmission  72 
Stopping the engine  66 
Storage compartment in the rear  162 
Storage compartments  160 
Storage compartments, loca‐ tions  160 
Storage, tires  199 
Storing the vehicle  232 
Suitable engine oils  208 
Summer tires, tread  197 
Sun visor  156 
Supplementary text mes‐ sage  81 
Surround View  135 
Switch for Dynamic Driv‐ ing  121  
Switch-on times, parked-car ventilation  151 
Switch, refer to Cockpit  14 
Symbols  6 
Symbols in the status field  23 
T Tachometer  81 
Tail lights  218 
Technical changes, refer to Safety  7 
Technical data  236 
Telephone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication 
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