Addendum
thereof: “BMW recommends that you have
the maintenance carried out by your service
center.”
10. At page 190, under the heading “Tire infla-
tion specifications,” the sentence begin-
ning, “Tire inflation pressure specifications
apply to approved tire sizes …” should be
disregarded.
11. At page 196, under the heading: “Mount-
ing,” the paragraph beginning, “Have
mounting and balancing …” should be dis-
regarded and the following text should be
read in lieu thereof: “BMW recommends
that you have mounting and balancing per-
formed by your service center or a tire
mounting specialist.”
12. At page 196, under the heading: “Approved
wheels and tires,” the term “Approved”
should be disregarded and in lieu thereof,
the term “Recommended” should be read
in its place. In addition, the text of that sec-
tion should be disregarded and the follow-
ing text should be read in lieu thereof:
The manufacturer of your vehicle strongly
suggests that you use wheels and tires that
have been recommended by the vehicle
manufacturer for your vehicle type; other-
wise, for example, despite having the same
official size ratings, variations can lead to
body contact and with it, the risk of severe
accidents.
The manufacturer of your vehicle does not
evaluate non-recommended wheels and
tires to determine if they are suitable for use
on your vehicle.
13. At page 201, under the heading: “Snow
Chains,” the text should be disregarded and
the following text should be read in lieu
thereof:
Only certain types of fine-link snow chains
have been tested by the manufacturer of
your vehicle and are determined by the
manufacturer of your vehicle to be road safe
and are recommended by the manufacturer
of your vehicle.
Information about recommended snow
chains is available from a service center.
14. At page 203, under the heading “Hood,” the
sentence beginning, “If you are unfamiliar”
should be disregarded.
15. At page 206, under the heading: “Engine oil
change,” the text should be disregarded
and in lieu thereof should be read as follows:
BMW recommends that you have the oil
changed at your BMW dealer's service cen-
ter or at another service center that has
trained personnel that can perform the work
in accordance with BMW specifications.
16. At page 208, under the heading: “Service
and Warranty Information Booklet for US
models and Warranty and Service Guide
Booklet for Canadian models,” the second
paragraph should be disregarded and the
following text read in lieu thereof:
The manufacturer of your vehicle recom-
mends that you have maintenance and
repair performed by your BMW dealer's ser-
vice center or another service center or
repair shop that employs trained personnel
that can perform maintenance and repair
work on your vehicle in accordance with
BMW specifications. The manufacturer of
your vehicle recommends that you maintain
records of all maintenance and repair work
performed on your vehicle.
17. At page 211 and page 214, where it reads:
“Do not perform work/bulb replacement on
xenon headlights,” that text should be dis-
regarded and in lieu thereof the following
text should be read: “Xenon headlight work
or replacement can cause serious and fatal
injuries.” In the text that follows, where it
reads: “[h]ave any work on the xenon light-
ing system … ,” the following words should
be read as preceding that passage: “It is
strongly suggested that you …”
18. At page 218, under the “Battery replace-
ment” section, the text should be disre-
garded and in lieu thereof the following text
should be read:
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Retreaded tires
Possibly substantial variations in the de‐
sign and age of the tire casing structures can
limit service life and have a negative impact on
road safety.◀
Winter tires
Winter tires are recommended for operating on
winter roads.
Although so-called all-season M+S tires pro‐
vide better winter traction than summer tires, they do not provide the same level of perform‐
ance as winter tires.
Maximum speed of winter tires If the maximum speed of the vehicle is higher
than the permissible speed for the winter tires,
then a respective symbol is displayed in your
field of vision. You can obtain this sign from the
tire specialist or from your service center.
Maximum speed for winter tires
Do not exceed the maximum speed for
the respective winter tires; otherwise, tire dam‐
age and accidents can occur.◀
Run-flat tires If you are already using run-flat tires, for your
own safety you should replace them only with
the same kind. No spare tire is available in the
case of a flat tire. Your service center will be
glad to advise you.
Rotating wheels between axlesDifferent wear patterns can occur on the frontand rear axles depending on individual driving
conditions. The tires can be rotated between
the axles to achieve even wear. Your service
center will be glad to advise you. After rotating,
check the tire pressure and correct if needed.
Rotating the tires is not permissible on vehi‐
cles with different tire sizes or rim sizes on the
front and rear axles.Storage
Store wheels and tires in a cool, dry place with
as little exposure to light as possible.
Always protect tires against all contact with oil,
grease and fuels.
Do not exceed the maximum tire inflation pres‐
sure indicated on the side wall of the tire.
Run-flat tires Label
RSC label on the tire sidewall.
The wheels consist of tires that are self-sup‐
porting, to a limited degree, and possibly spe‐
cial rims.
The support of the sidewall allows the tire to
remain drivable to a restricted degree in the
event of a tire inflation pressure loss.
Follow the instructions for continued driving
with a flat tire.
Changing run-flat tires
For your own safety, only use run-flat tires. No
spare tire is available in the case of a flat tire.
Your service center will be glad to advise you.
Mobility System
The concept With the Mobility System, minor tire damagecan be sealed quickly to enable continued
travel. To accomplish this, sealant is pumped
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CareVehicle 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.
Car washes General information
Regularly remove foreign objects such as
leaves in the area below the windshield when
the hood is raised.
Wash your vehicle frequently, particularly in
winter. Intense soiling and road salt can dam‐
age the vehicle.
Hints Steam jets or high-pressure washers
When using steam jets or high-pressure
washers, hold them a sufficient distance away
and use a maximum temperature of
140 ℉/60 ℃.
If the vehicle has a glass sunroof, ensure that a
distance of at least 31.5 inches/80 cm is main‐
tained. Holding them too close or using exces‐
sively high pressures or temperatures can
cause damage or preliminary damage that may
then lead to long-term damage.
Follow the user's manual for the high-pressure
washer.◀Cleaning sensors/camera lenses with
high-pressure washers
When using high-pressure washers, do not
spray the sensors and camera lenses on the
outside of the vehicle for long periods and
maintain a distance of at least 12 in/30 cm.◀
Automatic car washes
Hints Do not use high pressure washing sys‐
tems
With washing systems operating at high pres‐
sures and nozzle positions close to the win‐
dows, drops of water can penetrate.◀▷Give preference to cloth car washes or
those that use soft brushes in order to
avoid paint damage.▷Make sure that the wheels and tires are not
damaged by the transport mechanisms.▷Fold in the exterior mirrors; otherwise, they
may be damaged, depending on the width
of the vehicle.▷Retract the rear spoiler.▷Deactivate the rain sensor, refer to
page 71, to avoid unintentional wiper acti‐
vation.▷In some cases, an unintentional alarm can
be triggered by the interior motion sensor
of the alarm system. Follow the instruc‐
tions on avoiding an unintentional alarm,
refer to page 47.
Guide rails in car washes
Avoid car washes with guide rails higher
than 4 in/10 cm; otherwise, the vehicle body
could be damaged.◀
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Everything from A to Z
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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Engine compartment 202
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 203
Engine coolant 207
Engine idling when driving, coasting 180
Engine oil 204
Engine oil, adding 205
Engine oil additives 205
Engine oil change 206
Engine oil filler neck 205
Engine oil temperature 81
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 206
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 206
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 35
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 222
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 66
Engine stop 66
Engine temperature 81
Entering a car wash 226
Equipment, interior 154
Error displays, see Check Control 78
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 119
Exchanging wheels/tires 196
Exhaust system 170
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 59
Exterior mirrors 58
External start 222
External temperature dis‐ play 82
External temperature warn‐ ing 82
Eyes for securing cargo 174
F
Failure message, see Check Control 78 False alarm, refer to Uninten‐
tional alarm 47
Fan, refer to Air flow 148, 151
Filler neck for engine oil 205
Fine wood, care 228
First aid kit 222
Fitting for towing, see Tow fit‐ ting 224
Flat tire, changing wheels 218
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 104
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 100
Flat tire, warning lamp 101, 104
Flooding 171
Floor carpet, care 229
Floor mats, care 229
Fogged up windows 148
Folding back rear seat back‐ rests 161
Fold-out position, wiper 71
Foot brake 171
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 215
Front lights 211
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 99
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 99
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 104
Fuel 188
Fuel consumption, current 83
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 87
Fuel filler flap 186
Fuel gauge 81 Fuel lid 186
Fuel quality 188
Fuel recommendation 188
Fuel, tank capacity 234
Fuse 219
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control 154
Gasoline 188
Gear change, Steptronic transmission 73
Gear shift indicator 84
General driving notes 170
Glare shield 158
Glass sunroof, refer to Panor‐ amic glass sunroof 49
Glove compartment 163
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 233
H
Handbrake, refer to parking brake 68
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 155
Hazard warning flashers 221
Head airbags 97
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 93
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 93
Headlight flasher 70
Headlight glass 211
Headlights 211
Headlights, care 227
Headlight washer system 70
Head restraints 51
Head restraints, front 55
Head restraints, rear 56
Head-up Display 90
Head-up Display, care 229
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