
Storage compartmentsVehicle 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.
Hints No loose objects in the car's interior
Do not stow any objects in the car's inte‐
rior without securing them; otherwise, they
may present a danger to occupants e.g., during
braking and evasive maneuvers.◀
Do not place anti-slip mats on the dash‐
board
Do not place anti-slip mats on the dashboard.
The mat materials could damage the dash‐
board.◀
Storage compartments The following storage compartments are avail‐
able in the vehicle interior:▷Glove compartment on the front passenger
side, refer to page  160.▷Glove compartment on the driver's side,
refer to page  161.▷Without Smoker's package: Front storage
compartment, in front of the cupholders,
refer to page  161.▷Storage compartment in the front center
armrest, refer to page  161.▷Compartments in the doors, refer to
page  161.▷Nets on the backrests of the front seats.▷Storage compartment in the rear center
console, refer to page  162.
Glove compartment
Front passenger side
Note Close the glove compartment again im‐
mediately
Close the glove compartment immediately af‐
ter use while driving; otherwise, injury may oc‐
cur during accidents.◀
Opening
Pull the handle.
The light in the glove compartment switches
on.
ClosingFold cover closed.
Locking
The glove compartment can be locked with an
integrated key to separately secure the trunk
lid, refer to page  41, e.g.
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This prevents access to the glove compart‐
ment and to the trunk.
After the glove compartment is locked, the re‐
mote control can be handed over, such as at a
hotel, without the integrated key.
Driver's side
Note Close the glove compartment again im‐
mediately
Close the glove compartment immediately af‐
ter use while driving; otherwise, injury may oc‐
cur during accidents.◀
Opening
Pull the handle.
ClosingFold cover closed.
Front storage compartment
Raise the lid to open it.
Compartments in the doors Do not stow any breakable objects
Do not store any breakable objects, e. g.
glass bottles, in the compartments, or there is
an increased risk of injury in the event of an ac‐
cident.◀
Center armrest
Front
A storage compartment is located in the center
armrest between the front seats.
Opening
Fold the center armrest up.
Repositioning
Center armrest can be pushed forwards or
backwards. It engages in the end positions.
Connection for an external audio
device
An external audio device, e.g.,
an MP3 player, can be con‐
nected via the AUX-IN port or
the USB audio interface in the
center armrest.
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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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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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