
The radio-ready state switches off automati‐
cally:▷After approx. 8 minutes.▷When the vehicle is locked using the cen‐
tral locking system.▷Shortly before the battery is discharged
completely, so that the engine can still be
started.
The radio-ready state remains active if, e.g.,
the ignition is automatically switched off for the
following reasons:
▷Opening or closing the driver's door.▷Unfastening of the driver's safety belt.▷When automatically switching from low
beams to parking lights.
If the engine is switched off and the ignition is
switched on, the system automatically
switches to the radio-ready state if the lights
are turned off or, if correspondingly equipped,
the daytime running lights are activated.
Starting the engine
Hints Enclosed areas
Do not let the engine run in enclosed
areas, since breathing in exhaust fumes may
lead to loss of consciousness and death. The
exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an
odorless and colorless but highly toxic gas.◀
Unattended vehicle
Do not leave the vehicle unattended with
the engine running; doing so poses a risk of
danger.
Before leaving the vehicle with the engine run‐
ning, set the parking brake and place the trans‐
mission in selector lever position P or N to pre‐
vent the vehicle from moving.◀
Repeated starting in quick succession
Avoid trying to start the vehicle repeat‐
edly and in quick succession. Otherwise, the
fuel is not burned or is inadequately burned,
posing a risk of overheating and damage to the
catalytic converter.◀
Do not wait for the engine to warm-up while
the vehicle remains stationary. Start driving at
moderate engine speeds.
Steptronic transmission
Starting the engine1.Depress the brake pedal.2.Press the Start/Stop button.
The ignition is activated automatically for a
certain time and is stopped as soon as the en‐
gine starts.
Manual transmission
Starting the engine
1.Depress the brake pedal.2.Press on the clutch pedal and shift to neu‐
tral.3.Press the Start/Stop button.
The ignition is activated automatically for a
certain time and is stopped as soon as the en‐
gine starts.
Engine stop
Hints Take the remote control with you
Take the remote control with you when
leaving the vehicle so that children, e.g., can‐
not start the engine.◀
Apply parking brake and further secure
the vehicle if needed.
Set the parking brake firmly when parking; oth‐
erwise, the vehicle could roll. On steep upward
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LoadingVehicle 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.
Hints Overloading the vehicle
To avoid exceeding the approved ca‐
pacity of the tires, never overload the vehicle.
Overloading can lead to overheating and in‐
creases the rate at which damage develops in‐
side the tires. This could result in a sudden
loss of tire inflation pressure.◀
No fluids in the cargo area
Make sure that fluids do not leak into the
cargo area; otherwise, the vehicle may be dam‐
aged.◀
Heavy and hard objects
Do not stow any heavy and hard objects
in the car's interior without securing them; oth‐
erwise, they may present a danger to occu‐
pants, e.g., during braking and evasive maneu‐
vers.◀
Determining the load limit1.Locate the following statement on your ve‐
hicle’s placard:▷The combined weight of occupants
and cargo should never exceed XXX kg
or YYY lbs. Otherwise, damage to thevehicle and unstable driving situations
may result.2.Determine the combined weight of the
driver and passengers that will be riding in
your vehicle.3.Subtract the combined weight of the driver
and passengers from XXX kilograms or
YYY pounds.4.The resulting figure equals the available
amount of cargo and luggage load ca‐
pacity.
For example, if the YYY amount equals
1,000 lbs and there will be four 150 lbs
passengers in your vehicle, the amount of
available cargo and luggage load capacity
is 400 lbs: 1,000 lbs minus 600 lbs =
400 lbs.5.Determine the combined weight of lug‐
gage and cargo being loaded on the vehi‐
cle. That weight may not safely exceed the
available cargo and luggage load capacity
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Lower back support 51 
Luggage rack, see Roof- mounted luggage rack  171 
Lumbar support  51 
M
Maintenance  205 
Maintenance require‐ ments  205 
Maintenance, service require‐ ments  82 
Maintenance system, BMW  205 
Make-up mirror  155 
Malfunction displays, see Check Control  77 
Manual air distribu‐ tion  145, 148  
Manual air flow  145, 148  
Manual mode, Steptronic transmission  72 
Manual operation, door lock  39 
Manual operation, exterior mirrors  57 
Manual operation, fuel filler flap  182 
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC  132 
Manual operation, rearview camera  135 
Manual operation, Side View  137 
Manual operation, Top View  138 
Manual transmission  71 
Marking on approved tires  193 
Marking, run-flat tires  194 
Master key, refer to Remote control  34 
Maximum cooling  147 
Maximum speed, display  84 
Maximum speed, winter tires  193 Measure, units of  89 
Medical kit  217 
Memory, seat, mirror  55 
Menu, EfficientDynamics  176 
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter  85 
Menus, operating, iDrive  18 
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept  20 
Messages, see Check Con‐ trol  77 
Microfilter  146, 149  
Minimum tread, tires  192 
Mirror  56 
Mirror memory  55 
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle  167 
Mobility System  194 
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety  7 
Moisture in headlight  208 
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play  18 
Mounting of child restraint systems  59 
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons  14 
N Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication 
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints  54 
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner  224 
New wheels and tires  192 
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing  220 
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis  206 
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis  206 Obstacle marking, rearview
camera  135 
Octane rating, refer to Rec‐ ommended fuel grade  184 
Odometer  81 
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication 
Oil  201  
Oil, adding  202 
Oil additives  202 
Oil change  203 
Oil change interval, service requirements  82 
Oil filler neck  202 
Oil types, alternative  203 
Oil types, approved  203 
Old batteries, disposal  214 
On-board computer  85 
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display  18 
Onboard vehicle tool kit  207 
Opening/closing via door lock  39 
Opening and closing  34 
Opening and closing, without remote control  39 
Opening and closing, with re‐ mote control  37 
Opening the trunk lid with no- touch activation  42 
Operating concept, iDrive  18 
Optional equipment, standard equipment  6 
Outside air, refer to Auto‐ matic recirculated-air con‐
trol  148  
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature  81 
P Paint, vehicle  223 
Parallel parking assistant  139 
Park Distance Control PDC  131 Seite 237Everything from A to ZReference237
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