
Clean the windshield, headlights
Pull the wiper lever towards you.
The system sprays washer fluid on the wind‐
shield and activates the wipers briefly.
In addition, the headlights are cleaned at regu‐
lar intervals when the vehicle's lights are acti‐
vated.
Do not use the washer system at freezing
temperatures
Do not use the washers if fluid could freeze
onto the windshield which might impede your
viewing field. Therefore use antifreeze fluid.
Avoid using the washer when the reservoir is
empty; operation might damage pump.◀
Windshield washer nozzles The windshield washer nozzles are automati‐
cally heated while the ignition is switched on.
Fold-out position of the wipers Fold wipers back when you want to change the
blades or with pending low temperatures.
1.Switch the ignition on and off again.2.With icy conditions make sure that blades
are not frozen to the windshield.3.Press the wiper lever up beyond the point
of resistance and hold it for approx. 3 sec‐
onds, until the wiper remains in a nearly
vertical position.
After the wipers are folded back down, the
wiper system must be reactivated.
Folding wipers back down
Before switching the ignition on, fold the
wipers back down to the windshield; other‐
wise, the wipers may become damaged when
they are activated.◀1.Switch on the ignition.2.Push wiper lever down. Wipers move to
their resting position and are ready again
for operation.
Washer fluid
Hints Antifreeze for washer fluid
Antifreeze is flammable and can cause
injury if it is used incorrectly.
Therefore, keep it away from possible sources of ignition.
Only keep it in the closed original container and inaccessible to children.
Follow the notes and instructions on the con‐
tainer.
United States: The washer fluid mixture ratio is
regulated by the U.S. EPA and many individual
states; do not exceed the allowable washer
fluid dilution ratios limits that apply. Follow the
usage instructions on the washer fluid con‐
tainer. Use BMW’s Windshield Washer Con‐
centrate or the equivalent.◀
Adding washer fluid
Only add washer fluid when the engine is
cool, and then close the cover completely to
avoid contact between the washer fluid and
hot engine parts.
Otherwise, there is a danger of fire and a risk to
personal safety if the fluid is spilled.◀
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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  65, 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  65, or when the ignition is switched
off, refer to page  65, 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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Engine compartmentVehicle 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 tothe 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.
Important features in the engine compartment
1Jump-starting, negative battery terminal2Vehicle identification number3Washer fluid reservoir4Jump-starting, positive battery terminal5Engine compartment fuse box6Oil filler neck7Coolant reservoir
The coolant reservoir for 6-cylinder and
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem  120 
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go  125 
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control  76 
Accessories and parts  7 
Activated-charcoal filter  151 
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion  117 
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC  125 
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display  119 
Adaptive Light Control  94 
Additives, oil  204 
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints  51 
After washing vehicle  225 
Airbags  98 
Airbags, indicator/warning light  99 
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode  147, 150  
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function  147, 150  
Air distribution, manual  147, 150  
Air flow, air conditioner  147 
Air flow, automatic climate control  150 
Air pressure, tires  188 
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion  151 
Alarm system  46 
Alarm, unintentional  47 
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  195 
All-wheel-drive  121 
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter  154 
Alternative oil types  205 
Ambient light  97 
Antifreeze, washer fluid  72 
Antilock Brake System, ABS  120 
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC  120 
Approved axle load  230 
Approved engine oils, see Suitable engine oil
types  205 
Arrival time  89 
Ash tray  157 
Assistance when driving off  124  
Assist system information, on Control Display  91 
Attentiveness assistant  119 
AUTO intensity  149 
Automatic car wash  224 
Automatic climate con‐ trol  146  
Automatic climate control with enhanced features  148 
Automatic Cruise Control with Stop & Go  125 
Automatic Curb Monitor  59 
Automatic deactivation, front- seat passenger airbags  100 
Automatic headlight con‐ trol  94 
Automatic locking  45 
Automatic recirculated-air control  150 Automatic tailgate  40 
Automatic transmission, see Steptronic transmission  73 
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control  149 
AUTO program, climate con‐ trol  147  
AUTO program, intensity  149 
Auto Start/Stop function  67 
Average fuel consumption  88 
Average speed  88 
Axle loads, weights  230 
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support  53 
Backrest, width  53 
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit  219  
Bar for tow-starting/ towing  222 
Battery replacement, vehicle battery  215 
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control  35 
Battery, vehicle  215 
Belts, safety belts  54 
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder  163 
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  207 
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Tempomat, refer to ActiveCruise Control  125 
Terminal, starting aid  220 
Text message, supplemen‐ tary  82 
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system  46 
Thigh support  53 
Tilt alarm sensor  47 
Time of arrival  89 
Tire damage  194 
Tire identification marks  192 
Tire inflation pressure  188 
Tire inflation pressure moni‐ tor, refer to FTM  105 
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM  101 
Tires, changing  194 
Tire sealant  196 
Tires, everything on wheels and tires  188 
Tires, run-flat tires  196 
Tire tread  193 
Tone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication 
Tool  209 
Top View  139 
Total vehicle weight  230 
Touchpad  21 
Tow fitting  222 
Towing  221 
Tow lug, see Tow fitting  222 
Tow-starting  221 
Tow truck  221 
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor  101  
Traction control  121 
TRACTION, driving dynam‐ ics  121  
Transmission lock, electronic unlocking  76 
Transmission, manual trans‐ mission  73 
Transmission, Steptronic transmission  73 Transporting children
safely  61 
Tread, tires  193 
Trip computer  89 
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion  70 
Trip odometer  83 
Truck for tow-starting/ towing  221 
Turning circle  230 
Turning circle lines, rearview camera  137 
Turn signals, operation  69 
U Unintentional alarm  47 
Units of measure  91 
Universal remote control  153 
Unlock button, Steptronic transmission  74 
Unlocking/locking via door lock  39 
Unlocking/locking with re‐ mote control  37 
Unlocking, settings  45 
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline  7 
Upholstery care  226 
USB interface  158 
V Vanity mirror  157 
Variable sport steering  122 
Vehicle battery  215 
Vehicle battery, replac‐ ing  215  
Vehicle, break-in  168 
Vehicle care  225 
Vehicle features and op‐ tions  6 
Vehicle identification num‐ ber  9 
Vehicle jack  215 
Vehicle paint  225 Vehicle storage  227 
Vehicle wash  224 
Ventilation  151 
Ventilation, refer to Parked- car ventilation  152 
VIN, see vehicle identification number  9 
Voice activation system  27 
W Warning and indicator lamps, see Check Control  79 
Warning displays, see Check Control  79 
Warning messages, see Check Control  79 
Warning triangle  219 
Warranty  7 
Washer fluid  72 
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield  72 
Washer system  70 
Washing, vehicle  224 
Water on roads  169 
Weights  230 
Welcome lamps during un‐ locking  37 
Welcome lights  93 
Wheel base, vehicle  230 
Wheel cleaner  226 
Wheels, changing  194 
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires  188 
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM  105 
Wheels, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM  101 
Width, vehicle  230 
Window defroster, rear  147, 150  
Windows, powered  47 
Windshield washer fluid  72 
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Windshield washer sys‐tem  70 
Windshield wiper  70 
Winter storage, care  227 
Winter tires, suitable tires  195 
Winter tires, tread  193 
Wiper  70 
Wiper blades, replacing  209 
Wiper fluid  72 
Wiper, fold-out position  72 
Wiper system  70 
Wood, care  226 
Word match concept, naviga‐ tion  25 
Wrench, see Onboard vehicle tool kit  209 
X
xDrive  121 
Xenon headlights, bulb re‐ placement  210 Seite 243Everything from A to ZReference243
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