
Washer fluid reservoir
All washer nozzles are supplied from one res‐
ervoir.
Fill with a mixture of windshield washer con‐
centrate and tap water and – if required – with a
washer antifreeze, according to the manufac‐
turer's recommendations.
Mix the washer fluid before adding to find the
right mixture.
Do not add windshield washer concentrate and
antifreeze undiluted and do not fill with pure
water; this could damage the wiper system.
Do not mix window washer concentrates of dif‐
ferent manufacturers because they can clog
the windshield washer nozzles.
Recommended minimum fill quantity:
0.2 US gal/1 liter.
Manual transmission
Shifting Shifting into 5th or 6th gear
When shifting into 5th or 6th gear, push
the gearshift lever to the right; otherwise, inad‐
vertent shifting into 3rd or 4th gear could lead
to engine damage.◀
Reverse gear Select only when the vehicle is stationary.
To overcome the resistance push the selector
lever dynamically to the left and engage the re‐
verse gear.
Steptronic transmission
Selector lever positions
D Drive Selector lever position for normal vehicle oper‐
ation. All gears for forward travel are activated
automatically.
R is Reverse
Select only when the vehicle is stationary.
N Neutral: The vehicle may roll. Use in automatic car
washes, e.g.
When the ignition is switched off, refer to
page  63, selector lever position P is engaged
automatically.
P Park Select only when the vehicle is stationary. The
drive wheels are blocked.
P is engaged automatically:▷After the engine is switched off when the
vehicle is in radio-ready state, refer to
page  63, or when the ignition is switched
off, refer to page  63, and when selector
lever position R or D is set.▷With the ignition off, if selector lever posi‐
tion N is set.▷If the driver's safety belt is released, the
driver's door is opened, and the brake
pedal is not pressed while the vehicle is
stationary and selector lever position D or
R is set.
Before exiting the vehicle, make sure that se‐
lector lever position P is set. Otherwise, the ve‐
hicle may begin to move.
Kickdown Kickdown is used to achieve maximum driving
performance. Step on the accelerator pedal
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MaintenanceVehicle 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.
BMW maintenance system The maintenance system indicates required
maintenance measures, and thereby provides
support in maintaining road safety and the op‐
erational reliability of the vehicle.
In some cases scopes and intervals may vary
according to the country-specific version. Re‐
placement work, spare parts, fuels and lubri‐
cants and wear materials are calculated sepa‐
rately. Additional information is available from
the service center.
Condition Based Service
CBS
Sensors and special algorithms take into ac‐
count the driving conditions of your vehicle.
Based on this, Condition Based Service recog‐
nizes the maintenance requirements.
The system makes it possible to adapt the
amount of maintenance corresponding to your
user profile.
Detailed information on service requirements,
refer to page  82, can be displayed on the Con‐
trol Display.Service data in the remote control
Information on the required maintenance is
continuously stored in the remote control. Your service center will read out this data and
suggest the right array of service procedures for your vehicle.
Therefore, hand your service specialist the re‐
mote control with which the vehicle was driven
most recently.
Storage periods Storage periods during which the vehicle bat‐
tery was disconnected are not taken into ac‐
count.
If this occurs, have a service center update the
time-dependent maintenance procedures,
such as checking brake fluid and, if needed,
changing the engine oil and the microfilter/
activated-charcoal filter.
Service and Warranty
Information Booklet for US
models and Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models
Please consult your Service and Warranty In‐
formation Booklet for US models and Warranty
and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian mod‐
els for additional information on service re‐
quirements.
Maintenance and repair should be performed
by your service center. Make sure to have reg‐
ular maintenance procedures recorded in the
vehicle's Service and Warranty Information
Booklet for US models, and in the Warranty
and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian mod‐
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem  118 
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go  123 
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control  74 
Accessories and parts  7 
Activated-charcoal filter  149 
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion  115 
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC  123 
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display  117 
Adaptive Light Control  92 
Additives, oil  202 
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints  49 
After washing vehicle  223 
Airbags  96 
Airbags, indicator/warning light  97 
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode  145, 148  
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function  145, 148  
Air distribution, manual  145, 148  
Air flow, air conditioner  145 
Air flow, automatic climate control  148 
Air pressure, tires  186 
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion  149 
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  193 
All-wheel-drive  119 
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter  152 
Alternative oil types  203 
Ambient light  95 
Antifreeze, washer fluid  70 
Antilock Brake System, ABS  118 
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC  118 
Approved axle load  228 
Approved engine oils, see Suitable engine oil
types  203 
Arrival time  87 
Ash tray  155 
Assistance when driving off  122  
Assist system information, on Control Display  89 
Attentiveness assistant  117 
AUTO intensity  147 
Automatic car wash  222 
Automatic climate con‐ trol  144  
Automatic climate control with enhanced features  146 
Automatic Cruise Control with Stop & Go  123 
Automatic Curb Monitor  57 
Automatic deactivation, front- seat passenger airbags  98 
Automatic headlight con‐ trol  92 
Automatic locking  44 
Automatic recirculated-air control  148 Automatic transmission, see
Steptronic transmission  71 
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control  147 
AUTO program, climate con‐ trol  145  
AUTO program, intensity  147 
Auto Start/Stop function  65 
Average fuel consumption  86 
Average speed  86 
Axle loads, weights  228 
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support  51 
Backrest, width  51 
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit  217  
Bar for tow-starting/ towing  220 
Battery replacement, vehicle battery  214 
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control  35 
Battery, vehicle  213 
Belt carrier  54 
Belts, safety belts  53 
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder  161 
Blinds, sun protection  47 
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  205 
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Parked-car ventilation 150 
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion  168 
Parking aid, refer to PDC  131 
Parking assistant  139 
Parking brake  67 
Parking lights  91 
Parts and accessories  7 
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward  57 
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era  135  
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol  131  
Pedestrian warning with city braking function  111 
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  224 
Power failure  214 
Power sunroof, glass  47 
Power windows  46 
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure  186 
Pressure warning FTM, tires  103 
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  204 
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control  34 
Radio ready state  63 
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication 
Rain sensor  69 
Rear lights  213 
Rear socket  156 
Rear turn signal, bulb replace‐ ment  210 
Rearview camera  134 
Rearview mirror  56 
Rear window de‐ froster  145, 148  
Recirculated-air filter  149 
Recirculated-air mode  145, 148  
Recommended fuel grade  184 
Recommended tire brands  193 
Refueling  182 
Remaining range  81 
Remote control/key  34 
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion  38 
Remote control, univer‐ sal  151  
Replacement fuse  214 
Replacing parts  207 
Replacing wheels/tires  192 
Reporting safety defects  9 
RES button  126 
RES button, see Active Cruise Control, ACC  123 
RES button, see Cruise con‐ trol  129  
Reserve warning, refer to Range  81 
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM  100 Retaining straps, securing
cargo  170 
Retreaded tires  193 
Roadside parking lights  92 
Roller sunblinds  47 
RON recommended fuel grade  184 
Roofliner  17 
Roof load lidacity  228 
Roof-mounted luggage rack  171 
Rope for tow-starting/ towing  220 
RSC Run Flat System Com‐ ponent, refer to Run-flat
tires  194 
Rubber components, care  224 
Run-flat tires  194 
S Safe braking  167 
Safety  7 
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat  54 
Safety belts  53 
Safety belts, care  225 
Safety systems, airbags  96 
Saving fuel  172 
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play  18 
Screwdriver, see Onboard ve‐ hicle tool kit  207 
Screw thread, see screw thread for tow fitting, screw
thread for tow fitting  221 
Sealant  194 
Seat and mirror memory  55 
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts  53 
Seat heating, front  52 
Seating position for chil‐ dren  59 
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