
Tow-starting and towingNote Tow-starting and towing
For tow-starting or towing, switch off the
Intelligent Safety systems; otherwise malfunc‐
tions of the individual braking systems might
lead to accidents.◀
Steptronic transmission: transporting
your vehicle
Note Your vehicle is not permitted to be towed.
Therefore, contact a service center in the
event of a breakdown.
Do not have the vehicle towed
Have your vehicle transported on a load‐
ing platform only; otherwise, damage may oc‐
cur.◀
Tow truck
The vehicle should only be transported on a
loading platform.
Do not lift the vehicle
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or
body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage
may result.◀
Use tow fitting located in the front only for po‐
sitioning the vehicle.
Manual transmission
Observe before towing your vehicle Gearshift lever in neutral position.
Towing When the parking brake is blocked
The parking brake cannot be released
manually.
Do not tow the vehicle with the parking brake
blocked, or the vehicle can be damaged.
Contact your service center.◀
Follow the towing instructions
Follow all towing instructions; otherwise,
vehicle damage or accidents may occur.◀▷Make sure that the ignition is switched on;
otherwise, the low beams, tail lights, turn
signals, and wipers may be unavailable.▷Do not tow the vehicle with the rear axle
tilted, as the front wheels could turn.▷When the engine is stopped, there is no
power assist. Consequently, more force
needs to be applied when braking and
steering.▷Larger steering wheel movements are re‐
quired.▷The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than the vehicle being towed; otherwise,
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3.Switch the engine off.4.Switch on the ignition.
Steptronic transmission:
1.Drive into the car wash.2.Engage selector lever position N.3.Deactivating Automatic Hold, refer to
page  75.4.Release the parking brake.5.Switch the engine off.
In this way, the ignition remains switched
on, and a Check-Control message is dis‐
played.
Do not turn off the ignition in the car
wash
Do not turn off the ignition in the car wash;
otherwise, selector lever position P is en‐
gaged and damages can result.◀
The vehicle cannot be locked from the outside
when in selector lever position N. A signal
sounds when an attempt is made to lock the
vehicle.
To start the engine with manual transmission:
1.Press on the clutch pedal.2.Press the Start/Stop button.
To start the engine with Steptronic transmis‐
sion:
1.Depress the brake pedal.2.Press the Start/Stop button.
Pressing the Start/Stop button without step‐
ping on the brake turns the ignition off.
Selector lever positionSelector lever position P is engaged automati‐
cally:
▷When the ignition is switched off.▷After approx. 15 minutes.Headlights▷Do not rub dry and do not use abrasive or
acidic cleansers.▷Soak areas that have been dirtied e. g.,
from insects, with shampoo and wash off
with water.▷Thaw ice with de-icing spray; do not use an
ice scraper.
After washing the vehicle
After washing the vehicle, apply the brakes
briefly to dry them; otherwise, braking action
can be reduced and corrosion of the brake
discs can occur.
Completely remove all residues on the win‐
dows, to minimize loss of visibility due to
smearing and to reduce wiper noises and
wiper blade wear.
Vehicle care
Car care products BMW recommends using care and cleaning
products from BMW, since these have been
tested and approved.
Car care and cleaning products
Follow the instructions on the container.
When cleaning the interior, open the doors or
windows.
Only use products intended for cleaning vehi‐
cles.
Cleansers can contain substances that are
dangerous and harmful to your health.◀
Vehicle paint
Regular care contributes to driving safety and
value retention. Environmental influences in
areas with elevated air pollution or natural con‐
taminants, such as tree resin or pollen can af‐
fect the vehicle's paintwork. Tailor the fre‐
quency and extent of your car care to these
influences.
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem  135 
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go  143 
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control  82 
Accessories and parts  7 
Activated-charcoal filter  168 
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion  131 
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC  143 
Active Protection  132 
Active seat, front  56 
Active seat ventilation, front  57 
Active Steering, integral  139 
Adaptive brake assistant  135 
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display  132 
Adaptive drive  138 
Adaptive Light Control  104 
Additives, oil  233 
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints  53 
After washing vehicle  252 
Airbags  108 
Airbags, indicator/warning light  109 
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode  167 
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function  167 
Air distribution, manual  166 
Air flow, automatic climate control  166 
Air outlets, see ventila‐ tion  168 
Air pressure, tires  211 Alarm system  47 
Alarm, unintentional  48 
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  224 
All-wheel-drive  137 
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter  173 
Alternative oil types  233 
Ambient light  107 
Animal detection, see Night Vision  126 
Antifreeze, washer fluid  78 
Antilock Brake System, ABS  135 
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC  135 
Approved axle load  259 
Approved engine oils, see Suitable engine oil
types  233 
Armrest, refer to Center arm‐ rest  182 
Arrival time  98 
Ashtray  174 
Ashtray, front  174, 175  
Ashtray, rear  175 
Assistance when driving off  135  
Attentiveness assistant  133 
AUTO H button  74 
AUTO H button, refer to Au‐ tomatic Hold  74 
AUTO intensity  166 
Automatic car wash  251 
Automatic climate con‐ trol  165  Automatic Cruise Control
with Stop & Go  143 
Automatic Curb Monitor  62 
Automatic deactivation, front- seat passenger airbags  110 
Automatic headlight con‐ trol  104  
Automatic Hold  74 
Automatic locking  46 
Automatic recirculated-air control  167 
Automatic Soft Closing, doors  40 
Automatic transmission, see Steptronic transmission  79 
Automatic trunk lid  41 
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control  166 
AUTO program, intensity  166 
Auto Start/Stop function  71 
Average fuel consumption  98 
Average speed  98 
Axle loads, weights  259 
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support  55 
Backrest, width  55 
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit  246  
Bar for tow-starting/ towing  249 
Battery replacement, vehicle battery  243 
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control  35 
Battery, vehicle  243 
Belts, safety belts  57 
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder  183 Seite 262ReferenceEverything from A to Z262
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Blinds, sun protection 49 
BMW Advanced Diesel  207 
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  236 
Bonus range, ECO PRO  197 
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder  183 
Brake assistant  135 
Brake assistant, adaptive  135 
Brake discs, break-in  188 
Brake force display  132 
Brake lights, adaptive  132 
Brake lights, brake force dis‐ play  132 
Brake lights, bulb replace‐ ment  241 
Brake pads, break-in  188 
Braking, hints  190 
Breakdown assistance  245 
Break-in  188 
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play  100 
Bulb replacement  238 
Bulb replacement, front  239 
Bulb replacement, rear  241 
Bulbs and lights  238 
Button, RES  146 
Button, Start/Stop  69 
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting  246 
C
California Proposition 65 Warning  7 
Calling up mirror adjust‐ ment  46 
Calling up seat adjust‐ ment  46 Calling up steering wheel ad‐
justment  46 
Camera lenses, care  254 
Camera, rearview cam‐ era  155  
Camera, Side View  157 
Camera, Top View  159 
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder  183 
Car battery  243 
Car care products  252 
Care, displays  254 
Care, vehicle  252 
Cargo  192 
Cargo area, enlarging  177 
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments  184 
Cargo, securing  193 
Cargo straps, securing cargo  193 
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol  34 
Carpet, care  254 
Car wash  251 
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system  189 
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice  236  
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation 
Center armrest  182 
Center console  16 
Central locking system  40 
Central screen, refer to Con‐ trol Display  18 
Changes, technical, refer to Safety  7 
Changing parts  238 
Changing wheels  243 
Changing wheels/tires  223 
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number  9 
Check Control  88 Checking the engine oil level
electronically  231 
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically  231 
Children, seating position  65 
Children, transporting safely  65 
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem  65 
Child restraint fixing system LATCH  66 
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting  65 
Child safety locks  68 
Child seat, mounting  65 
Child seats  65 
Chrome parts, care  253 
Cigarette lighter  174 
Cleaning displays  254 
Climate control  165 
Climate control laminated tinted safety glass  189 
Climate control wind‐ shield  189 
Clock  93 
Closing/opening via door lock  39 
Closing/opening with remote control  37 
Closing the trunk lid with no- touch activation  44 
Clothes hooks  184 
Coasting  199 
Coasting with engine decou‐ pled, coasting  199 
Coasting with idling en‐ gine  199 
Cold starting, refer to Starting the engine  70 
Combination reel, refer to Turn signals  76 
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system  77 
COMFORT+ program, Driving Dynamics Control  141 
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COMFORT program, DrivingDynamics Control  141 
Compressor  224 
Computer, refer to On-board computer  97 
Condensation on win‐ dows  166 
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle  191  
Condition Based Service CBS  236 
Configure driving mode  141 
Confirmation signal  46 
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation 
ConnectedDrive Services 
Continued driving with a flat tire  113 , 116  
Control Display  18 
Control Display, settings  99 
Controller  18 
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility  135 
Convenient opening with the remote control  37 
Coolant  234 
Coolant level  234 
Coolant temperature  92 
Cooling function  167 
Cooling, maximum  167 
Cooling system  234 
Cornering light  104 
Corrosion on brake discs  190 
Cosmetic mirror  174 
Courtesy lamps during un‐ locking  37 
Courtesy lamps with the vehi‐ cle locked  38 
Cruise control  150 
Cruise control, active with Stop & Go  143 
Cruise Control, refer to Active Cruise Control  143 
Cruising range  93 Cupholder  183 
Current fuel consumption  93 
D
Damage, tires  222 
Damping control, dy‐ namic  138 
Data, technical  258 
Date  93 
Daytime running lights  104 
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting  166 
Dehumidifying, air  167 
Deleting personal data  24 
Deletion of personal data  24 
Destination distance  98 
Diesel exhaust fluid, at low temperatures  208 
Diesel exhaust fluid, having refilled  208 
Diesel exhaust fluid, on mini‐ mum  208 
Diesel exhaust fluid, replen‐ ishing yourself  208 
Diesel particulate filter  189 
Digital clock  93 
Dimensions  258 
Dimmable exterior mirrors  63 
Dimmable interior rearview mirror  63 
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals  76 
Display, electronic, instru‐ ment cluster  84 
Display in windshield  101 
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting  106 
Displays  85 
Displays, cleaning  254 
Disposal, coolant  235 
Disposal, vehicle battery  244 
Distance control, refer to PDC  152 
Distance to destination  98 Divided screen view, split
screen  23 
Door lock  39 
Door lock, refer to Remote control  34 
Doors, Automatic Soft Clos‐ ing  40 
Downhill control  137 
Drive-off assistant  135 
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC  135 
Driver assistance, refer to In‐ telligent Safety  117 
Driving Assistant, refer to In‐ telligent Safety  117 
Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol  139  
Driving instructions, break- in  188  
Driving mode  139 
Driving notes, general  188 
Driving stability control sys‐ tems  135 
Driving tips  188 
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol  135  
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol  136  
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol  138  
Dynamic Drive  138 
Dynamic Stability Control DSC  135 
Dynamic Traction Control DTC  136 
E ECO PRO  196 
ECO PRO, bonus range  197 
ECO PRO display  196 
ECO PRO displays  86 
ECO PRO driving mode  196 
ECO PRO mode  196 
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EfficientDynamics 199 
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster  84 
Electronic oil measure‐ ment  231 
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC  135 
Emergency detection, remote control  35 
Emergency release, fuel filler flap  204 
Emergency Request  245 
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start  35 
Emergency unlocking, trans‐ mission lock  82 
Emergency unlocking, trunk lid  43 
Energy Control  93 
Energy recovery  94 
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function  71 
Engine, automatic switch- off  71 
Engine compartment  229 
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in  229 
Engine coolant  234 
Engine idling when driving, coasting  199 
Engine oil  231 
Engine oil, adding  232 
Engine oil additives  233 
Engine oil change  233 
Engine oil filler neck  232 
Engine oil temperature  92 
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive  233 
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved  233 
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion  35 
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing  246  
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine  70 Engine stop  71 
Engine temperature  92 
Entering a car wash  251 
Equipment, interior  172 
Error displays, see Check Control  88 
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC  135 
Exchanging wheels/tires  223 
Exhaust system  189 
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature  63 
Exterior mirrors  62 
External start  246 
External temperature dis‐ play  93 
External temperature warn‐ ing  93 
Eyes for securing cargo  193 
F
Failure message, see Check Control  88 
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm  48 
Fan, refer to Air flow  166 
Filler neck for engine oil  232 
Fine wood, care  253 
First aid kit  246 
Fitting for towing, see Tow fit‐ ting  249 
Flat tire, changing wheels  243 
Flat Tire Monitor FTM  115 
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM  111 
Flat tire, warning lamp  112, 115  
Flooding  190 
Floor carpet, care  254 
Floor mats, care  254 
Fold down the rear seat back‐ rest, see Though-loading
system  177 
Fold-out position, wiper  78 Foot brake  190 
Front airbags  108 
Front-end collision warning with braking function  120 
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion  118 
Front fog lights  106 
Front fog lights, bulb replace‐ ment  241 
Front lights  239 
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation  110 
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp  110 
FTM Flat Tire Monitor  115 
Fuel  206 
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion  98 
Fuel filler flap  204 
Fuel gauge  92 
Fuel lid  204 
Fuel quality  206 
Fuel recommendation  206 
Fuel, tank capacity  261 
Fuse  244 
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control  172 
Gasoline  206 
Gear change, Steptronic transmission  80 
Gear shift indicator  95 
General driving notes  188 
Glare shield  174 
Glass sunroof, powered  50 
Glove compartment  181 
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Handbrake, refer to Parking brake  73 
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code  173 
Hazard warning flashers  245 
HDC Hill Descent Con‐ trol  137  
Head airbags  108 
Headlight control, auto‐ matic  104 
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture  104 
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture via remote control  38 
Headlight flasher  76 
Headlight glass  239 
Headlights  239 
Headlights, care  252 
Headlight washer system  77 
Head restraints  53 
Head restraints, front  58 
Head restraints, rear  60 
Head-up Display  101 
Head-up Display, care  254 
Heavy cargo, stowing  193 
Height, vehicle  258 
High-beam Assistant  105 
High beams  76 
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant  105 
Hill Descent Control HDC  137 
Hills  190 
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant  135 
Hints  6 
Holder for beverages  183 
Homepage  6 
Hood  229 
Horn  14 
Hotel function, trunk lid  42 
Hot exhaust system  189 
HUD Head-up Display  101 
Hydroplaning  189 I
Ice warning, see External temperature warning  93 
Icy roads, see External tem‐ perature warning  93 
Identification marks, tires  220 
Identification number, see ve‐ hicle identification num‐
ber  9 
iDrive  18 
Ignition key, refer to Remote control  34 
Ignition off  69 
Ignition on  69 
Indication of a flat tire  112 , 115  
Indicator and alarm lamps, see Check Control  88 
Indicator lamp, see Check Control  88 
Individual air distribution  166 
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile  35 
Inflation pressure, tires  211 
Inflation pressure warning FTM, tires  115 
Info display, refer to On- Board computer  97 
Initialization, Integral Active Steering  139 
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM  112 
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM  115 
Instrument cluster  84 
Instrument cluster, electronic displays  84 
Instrument display, multifunc‐ tional  85 
Instrument lighting  106 
Integral Active Steering  139 
Integrated key  34 
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle  29 Intelligent Emergency Re‐
quest  245 
Intelligent Safety  117 
Intensity, AUTO pro‐ gram  166 
Interior equipment  172 
Interior lights  106 
Interior lights during unlock‐ ing  37 
Interior lights with the vehicle locked  38 
Interior motion sensor  48 
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature  63 
Interior rearview mirror, man‐ ually dimmable  63 
Internet page  6 
Interval display, service re‐ quirements  94 
Interval mode  77 
J
Jacking points for the vehicle jack  243 
Joystick, Steptronic transmis‐ sion  80 
Jump-starting  246 
K
Key/remote control  34 
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access  43 
Key Memory, refer to Per‐ sonal Profile  35 
Kickdown, Steptronic trans‐ mission  80 
Knee airbag  109 
L Lamp replacement  238 
Lamp replacement, front  239 
Lamp replacement, rear  241 
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Lane margin, warning 129 
Language on Control Dis‐ play  100 
Lashing eyes, securing cargo  193 
LATCH child restraint sys‐ tem  66 
Launch Control  82 
Leather, care  253 
LED front fog lights, bulb re‐ placement  241 
LED headlights, bulb replace‐ ment  241 
LED light  241 
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes  239 
Length, vehicle  258 
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing  24 
License plate lamp, bulb re‐ placement  241 
Light alloy wheels, care  253 
Light control  104 
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs  239 
Lighter, front  174, 175  
Lighter, rear  176 
Lighting  103 
Lighting, speaker  107 
Lights  103 
Lights and bulbs  238 
Light switch  103 
Load  193 
Loading  192 
Lock, door  39 
Locking/unlocking via door lock  39 
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control  37 
Locking, automatic  46 
Locking, settings  46 
Locking via trunk lid  41 
Lock, power window  49 
Locks, doors, and win‐ dows  68 
Low beams  103 Low beams, automatic, refer
to High-beam Assistant  105 
Lower back support  55 
Low-Sulfur Diesel  207 
Luggage rack, see Roof- mounted luggage rack  193 
Lumbar support  55 
M
Maintenance  236 
Maintenance require‐ ments  236 
Maintenance, service require‐ ments  94 
Maintenance system, BMW  236 
Make-up mirror  174 
Malfunction displays, see Check Control  88 
Manual air distribution  166 
Manual air flow  166 
Manual brake, refer to Parking brake  73 
Manual mode, Steptronic transmission  81 
Manual operation, door lock  39 
Manual operation, exterior mirrors  62 
Manual operation, fuel filler flap  204 
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC  153 
Manual operation, rearview camera  155 
Manual operation, Side View  158 
Manual operation, Top View  159 
Manual transmission  79 
Marking on approved tires  223 
Marking, run-flat tires  224 
Massage seat, front  56 Master key, refer to Remote
control  34 
Maximum cooling  167 
Maximum speed, display  95 
Maximum speed, winter tires  224 
Measure, units of  100 
Medical kit  246 
Memory for seat, mirrors, steering wheel  61 
Menu, EfficientDynamics  199 
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter  96 
Menus, operating, iDrive  18 
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept  19 
Messages, see Check Con‐ trol  88 
Microfilter  168 
Minimum tread, tires  222 
Mirror  62 
Mirror memory  61 
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle  189 
Mobility System  224 
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety  7 
Moisture in headlight  239 
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play  18 
Mounting of child restraint systems  65 
Multifunctional instrument display  85 
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons  14 
N
Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication 
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints  58 
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