
17Adjust the steering wheel  6418Open the trunk lid  4019Unlocking the hood
All around the center console
1Control Display  182Glove compartment   1813Ventilation  1684Hazard warning system   245Central locking system  405Radio/CD/Multimedia, see user's manual
for Navigation, Entertainment and Commu‐
nication6Automatic climate control   1657Controller with buttons  188Parking brake  73Auto Hold  749PDC Park Distance Control   152
Top View   158
Rearview camera   154
Parking assistant   160Side View  157HDC Hill Descent Control   137Seite 16At a glanceCockpit16
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Lighter
Push in the lighter.
The lighter can be removed as soon as it pops
back out.
Danger of burns
Only hold the hot lighter by its knob; oth‐
erwise, there is a danger of getting burned.
Take the remote control with you when leaving
the vehicle so that children cannot use the
lighter and burn themselves.◀
Replace the cover after use
Reinsert the lighter or socket cover after
use, otherwise objects may get into the lighter
socket or fixture and cause a short circuit.◀
Connecting electrical
devices
Hints Do not connect charging devices to the
12 volt socket in the vehicle
Do not connect battery chargers to the fac‐
tory-installed 12 volt sockets in the vehicle as
this may damage the vehicle battery due to an
increased power consumption.◀
Replace the cover after use
Reinsert the lighter or socket cover after
use, otherwise objects may get into the lighter
socket or fixture and cause a short circuit.◀
Sockets
General information
The lighter socket can be used as a socket for
electrical equipment while the engine is run‐
ning or when the ignition is switched on.
NoteThe total load of all sockets must not exceed
140 watts at 12 volts.
Do not damage the socket by using unsuitable
connectors.
Front center console: manual
transmission
Press on the cover.
Remove the cover or cigarette lighter.
Front center console: Steptronic
transmission
Press on the cover.
Remove the cover or cigarette lighter.
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Center armrest
Remove the cover.
Rear center console
Remove the cover or cigarette lighter.
In the front passenger footwell
Socket is located below the glove compart‐
ment.
To access the socket: fold open the cover.
In the cargo area The socket is located in the cover of the load‐
ing lip.
To access the socket: fold open the cover.
USB interface for data
transfer
The concept Connection for importing and exporting data
on USB devices, e.g.:▷Personal Profile settings, refer to page  35.▷Music collection, see user's manual for
Navigation, Entertainment and Communi‐
cation.
Hints
Observe the following when connecting:
▷Do not use force when plugging the con‐
nector into the USB interface.▷Do not connect devices such as fans or
lights to the USB interface.▷Do not connect USB hard drives.▷Do not use the USB interface for recharg‐
ing external devices.
With navigation system Professional
or TV: at a glance
The USB interface is located in the center arm‐
rest.
Through-loading system The concept The cargo area can be enlarged by folding
down the rear seat backrest.
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Storage compartmentsVehicle 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 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 No loose objects in the car's interior
Do not stow any objects in the car's inte‐
rior without securing them; otherwise, they
may present a danger to occupants e.g., during
braking and evasive maneuvers.◀
Do not place anti-slip mats on the dash‐
board
Do not place anti-slip mats on the dashboard.
The mat materials could damage the dash‐
board.◀
Storage compartments The following storage compartments are avail‐
able in the vehicle interior:▷Glove compartment on the driver's and
front passenger side, refer to page  181.▷Storage compartment on the center con‐
sole: manual transmission.▷Storage compartment, refer to page  184,
in the center console for remote control:
Steptronic transmission.▷Storage compartment in the center arm‐
rest, refer to page  182, in the front and
rear.▷Compartments in the doors.▷Pockets on the backrests of the front
seats.▷Net in the front passenger footwell.
Glove compartment
Front passenger side
Note Close the glove compartment again im‐
mediately
Close the glove compartment immediately af‐
ter use while driving; otherwise, injury may oc‐
cur during accidents.◀
Opening
Pull the handle.
The light in the glove compartment switches
on.
ClosingFold cover closed.
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Folding down
Pull on the opener and fold the armrest for‐
ward.
Opening
Pull on the handle and fold open the cover.
Cupholders Hints Shatter-proof containers and no hot
drinks
Use light and shatter-proof containers and do
not transport hot drinks. Otherwise, there is
the increased danger of injury in an accident.◀
Unsuitable containers
Do not forcefully push unsuitable con‐
tainers into the cupholders. This may result in
damage.◀
Manual transmission: Front
On the center console
To open: press the button.
The insert folds out.
To use as a storage compartment, fold the in‐
sert back in.
Steptronic transmission: Front
To open: press on the cover.Rear In the front center armrest.
The cupholder can be adjusted for three differ‐
ent container sizes.
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Breakdown assistanceVehicle 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.
Hazard warning flashers
The button is located in the center console.
Intelligent Emergency
Request
The concept In case of an emergency, an Emergency Re‐
quest can be made through this system.
General information
Only press the SOS button in an emergency.
Hints
Emergency Request not guaranteed
For technical reasons, the Emergency
Request cannot be guaranteed under unfavor‐
able conditions.◀
Overview
SOS button in the roofliner
Requirements
▷The SIM card integrated in the vehicle has
been activated.▷The radio-ready state is switched on.▷The Assist system is functional.
Initiating an Emergency Request
1.Press the cover briefly to open it.2.Press the SOS button until the LED at the
button lights up green.▷The LED lights up green: an Emergency
Request was initiated.
If a cancel prompt appears on the display,
the Emergency Request can be aborted.
If the situation allows, wait in your vehicle
until the voice connection has been estab‐
lished.▷The LED flashes green when a connection
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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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