NotesUsing this Owner's Manual
Orientation
The fastest way to find information on a partic‐
ular topic is by using the index.
An initial overview of the vehicle is provided in
the first chapter.
Updates made after the editorial
deadline
Any updates made after the editorial deadline
for the Owner's Manuals are found in the ap‐
pendix of the printed Quick Reference for the
vehicle.
User's manual for Navigation,
Entertainment, Communication
The topics of Navigation, Entertainment, Com‐
munication and the short commands of the
voice activation system are described in a sep‐
arate user's manual, which is also included
with the onboard literature.
Additional sources of
information
The service center will be happy to answer any
other questions you may have.
Information on BMW, e.g., on technology, is
available on the Internet: www.bmwusa.com.
BMW Driver’s Guide App
The Owner's Manual is available in many coun‐
tries as an app. Additional information on the
Internet:
www.bmw.com/bmw_drivers_guide
Symbols
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precisely in order to avoid the possibility of
personal injury and serious damage to the
vehicle.
◄ Marks the end of a specific item of
information.
  Refers to measures that can be taken to
help protect the environment.
"..." Identifies display texts in vehicle used to
select individual functions.
›...‹ Verbal instructions to use with the voice
activation system.
››...‹‹ Identifies the answers generated by the
voice activation system.
Symbols on vehicle components
  Indicates that you should consult the
relevant section of this Owner's Manual for
information on a particular part or assembly.
Vehicle features and options
This Owner's Manual describes all models and
all standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series.
Therefore, in this Owner's Manual, we also de‐
scribe and illustrate features that are not avail‐
able in your vehicle, e.g., because of the se‐
lected optional features or the country-specific
version.
This also applies to safety-related functions
and systems.
The respectively applicable country provisions
must be observed when using the respective
features and systems.
For any options and equipment not described
in this Owner's Handbook, refer to the Supple‐
mentary Owner's Handbooks.
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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 
Wheel cleaner  231 Seite 250ReferenceEverything from A to Z250
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