2015 BMW 428I XDRIVE COUPE trunk release

HintsPersonal responsibility
Even an active system does not relieve
the driver from personal responsibility while
driving.
Technically the system has its limits, it cannot
independently react to all traffic situations.
Monitor your driving, be on the alert, observe
the vehicle surroundings and other traffic and
react when needed - risk of accident.◀
Changes to the parking space
Changes to the parking space after it was
measured are not taken into account by the system.
Therefore, always be alert and ready to inter‐
vene; otherwise, there is the risk of an acci‐
dent.◀
Transporting cargo
Cargo that extends beyond the perimeter
of the vehicle is not taken into account by the
system during the parking procedure.
Therefore, always be alert and ready to inter‐
vene; otherwise, there is the risk of an acci‐
dent.◀
Curbs
The parking assistant may steer the vehi‐
cle over or onto curb if need be.
Therefore, always be alert and ready to inter‐
vene; otherwise, the wheels, tires, or the vehi‐
cle may become damaged.◀
An engine that has been switched off by the
Auto Start Stop function is restarted automati‐
cally when the parking assistant is activated.
Requirements
For measuring parking spaces▷Maximum speed while driving forward ap‐
prox. 22 mph/35 km/h.▷Maximum distance to row of parked vehi‐
cles: 5 ft/1.5 m.
Suitable parking space
▷Gap between two objects with a minimum
length of approx. 5 ft/1.5 m.▷Min. length of gap between two objects:
your vehicle's length plus approx.
4 ft/1.2 m.▷Minimum depth: approx. 5 ft/1.5 m.
Regarding the parking procedure
▷Doors and trunk lid closed.▷Parking brake released.▷When parking in parking spaces on the
driver's side, the corresponding turn signal
must be set where applicable.
Overview
Button in the vehicle
Parking assistant
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RefuelingVehicle 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 Observe the fuel recommendation, refer to
page 184, prior to refueling.
Refuel promptly
Refuel no later than at a range of
30 miles/50 km or engine operation might fail
and damage might occur.◀
Fuel lid Opening1.Briefly press the rear edge of the fuel filler
flap.2.Turn the tank lid counterclockwise.3.Place the tank lid in the bracket attached to
the fuel filler flap.
Closing
1.Fit the lid and turn it clockwise until you
clearly hear a click.2.Close the fuel filler flap.
Do not pinch the retaining strap
Do not pinch the retaining strap attached
to the lid; otherwise, the lid cannot be closed
properly and fuel vapors can escape.◀
Manually unlocking fuel filler flap In the event of an electrical malfunction, e.g.
The release is located in the trunk.
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Outer brake lamp: 21-watt bulb, H21WLL.
The tail lights feature LED technology. Contact
your service center in the event of a malfunc‐
tion.
Use caution when replacing the bulb
Use caution and proceed one step at a
time when replacing the bulbs to prevent dam‐
age to the tail lights or the vehicle.◀
Removing the exterior tail lamp1.Open trunk lid.2.Loosen and remove the mounting pin of
the cover, arrow 1, with the screwdriver
from the onboard vehicle tool kit.3.Use the screwdriver from the onboard ve‐
hicle tool kit to press in the latch, arrow 2,
and remove the cover, arrow 3.4.Loosen the two nuts with the screwdriver
handle, arrows.5.Grasp the inner edge of the tail lamp, ar‐
row 1, and carefully pull it backward and
out, arrow 2. Use your free hand to hold it
in place in order to prevent the tail lamp
from coming loose suddenly. Make surethat the foam rubber sealing ring is on the
centering pin.6.Release the catch at the top on the con‐
nector of the connecting line and remove
the connector from the bulb holder.
Replacing the bulbs
1.Loosen the three fasteners, arrows 1, on
the bulb holder and remove the bulb holder
from the tail lamp, arrow 2.2.Press the defective bulb gently into the
socket, turn counterclockwise and remove.3.Proceed in the reverse order to insert the
new bulb and attach the bulb holder. Make
sure that the bulb holder engages in all fas‐
teners.
Installing the tail lamp
1.Connect the connecting line to the tail
lamp and secure the bulb holder in the clip.2.Make sure that the foam rubber sealing
ring is on the centering pin, arrow 2, and is
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3.Position and firmly press the outer part of
the tail lamp onto the rubber mount, ar‐
row 1 and the inner part onto the centering
component, arrow 2. Make sure that the
tail lamp engages in the rubber mount.4.Screw the tail lamp on with the two nuts.5.Insert and secure the cover. Make sure that
the tubular seal is not pinched.
Lights in the trunk lid
General information
Follow general instructions, refer to page 207.
Reversing lights: 16-watt bulb, PW16W.
Inner brake lights: 21-watt bulb, H21W
Accessing the lights
1.If needed, remove warning triangle, refer to
page 217, and bracket with the screw‐
driver from the onboard vehicle tool kit, re‐
fer to page 207.2.Remove the emergency release and the
wire cable from the handle.3.Use the screwdriver from the onboard ve‐
hicle tool kit to loosen and completely re‐
move the screws on the trim.4.Press together hinge trim, see arrow, to re‐
lease the clips.
Grasp the trim, pull the hinge trim down‐
ward and remove it.5.Carefully loosen the trim from the trunk lid,
starting at the edge and working toward
the area around the recessed grips. Make
sure that the trim does not become stuck.6.Carefully swing out the trim.Seite 212MobilityReplacing components212
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The tow fitting is in the onboard vehicle tool kit
located in a storage compartment on the right
side in the trunk. Open the cover.
Tow fitting, information on use
▷Use only the tow fitting provided with
the vehicle and screw it all the way in.▷Use the tow fitting for towing on paved
roads only.▷Avoid lateral loading of the tow fitting, e.g.,
do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting.
Otherwise, damage to the tow fitting and the
vehicle can occur.◀
Screw thread for tow fitting
Press on the mark on the edge of the cover to
push it out.
Tow-starting
Steptronic transmission
Do not tow-start the vehicle.
Tow-starting the engine is not possible due to
the Steptronic transmission.
Have the cause of the starting problems fixed.
Manual transmission If possible, do not tow-start the vehicle but
start the engine by jump-starting, refer to
page 217. If the vehicle is equipped with a cat‐
alytic converter, only tow-start while the en‐
gine is cold.1.Switch on the hazard warning system and
comply with local regulations.2.Ignition, refer to page 63, on.3.Engage third gear.4.Have the vehicle tow-started with the
clutch pedal pressed and slowly release
the pedal. After the engine starts, immedi‐
ately press on the clutch pedal again.5.Stop at a suitable location, remove the tow
bar or rope, and switch off the hazard
warning system.6.Have the vehicle checked.Seite 221Breakdown assistanceMobility221
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Controller 18, 19
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 118
Convenient opening with the remote control 37
Coolant 204
Coolant level 204
Coolant temperature 81
Cooling function 145, 148
Cooling, maximum 147
Cooling system 204
Cornering light 92
Corrosion on brake discs 168
Cosmetic mirror 155
Courtesy lamps during un‐ locking 37
Courtesy lamps with the vehi‐ cle locked 38
Cruise control 129
Cruise control, active with Stop & Go 123
Cruising range 81
Cupholders 161
Current fuel consumption 82
D
Damage, tires 192
Damping control, dy‐ namic 120
Data, technical 228
Date 81
Daytime running lights 92
Defrosting, refer to defrosting the windows 145
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 149
Defrosting the windows 145
Dehumidifying, air 145, 148
Deleting personal data 25
Deletion of personal data 25
Destination distance 86
Digital clock 81
Digital compass 153
Dimensions 228
Dimmable exterior mirrors 57 Dimmable interior rearview
mirror 58
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 67
Display, electronic, instru‐ ment cluster 76
Display in windshield 89
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 94
Displays, cleaning 225
Disposal, coolant 204
Disposal, vehicle battery 214
Distance control, refer to PDC 131
Distance to destination 86
Divided screen view, split screen 23
Door lock 39
Door lock, refer to Remote control 34
Drive-off assistant 122
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 118
Driver assistance, refer to In‐ telligent Safety 105
Driving Assistant, refer to In‐ telligent Safety 105
Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol 120
Driving instructions, break- in 166
Driving mode 120
Driving notes, general 166
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 118
Driving style analysis 177
Driving tips 166
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 118
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 119
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol 120
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 118 Dynamic Traction Control
DTC 119
E ECO PRO 173
ECO PRO, bonus range 174
ECO PRO display 173
ECO PRO driving mode 173
ECO PRO driving style analy‐ sis 177
ECO PRO mode 173
ECO PRO Tip - driving in‐ struction 175
EfficientDynamics 176
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 76
Electronic oil measure‐ ment 201
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 118
Emergency detection, remote control 35
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 182
Emergency Request 216
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 35
Emergency unlocking, trans‐ mission lock 74
Emergency unlocking, trunk lid 41
Energy Control 82
Energy recovery 82
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 65
Engine, automatic switch- off 65
Engine compartment 199
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 200
Engine coolant 204
Engine idling when driving, coasting 176
Engine oil 201
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