All around the center console1Control Display  182Ventilation  1503Hazard warning system   223Central locking system  394Glove compartment  1605Radio/CD/Multimedia, see user's manual
for Navigation, Entertainment and Commu‐
nication6Climate control   1457Controller with buttons   188Parking brake  689PDC Park Distance Control   132
Rearview camera   135
Parking assistant   140
Surround View   135Side View  13710Driving Dynamics Control   121DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐
trol   11911Steptronic transmission selector
lever   72
Manual transmission selector lever   72Seite 16At a glanceCockpit16
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NoteThe total load of all sockets must not exceed
140 watts at 12 volts.
Do not damage the socket by using unsuitable
connectors.
Front center console
Raise the lid and remove the cover or cigarette
lighter.
Rear center console
Remove the cover.
In the trunk
The socket is located on the left side in the
trunk.
USB interface for data
transfer
The concept
Connection for importing and exporting data
on USB devices, e.g.:
▷Personal Profile settings, refer to page  35.▷Music collection.▷Importing Trips.
Hints
Observe the following when connecting:
▷Do not use force when plugging the con‐
nector into the USB interface.▷Do not connect devices such as fans or
lights to the USB interface.▷Do not connect USB hard drives.▷Do not use the USB interface for recharg‐
ing external devices.Seite 157Interior equipmentControls157
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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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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
to the BMW Response Center has been
established.Seite 223Breakdown assistanceMobility223
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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 
Connecting electrical devi‐ ces  156 Seite 243Everything from A to ZReference243
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