
Before driving into a car wash
In order to ensure that the vehicle can roll in a
car wash, take the following steps:1.Drive into the car wash.2.Engage selector lever position N.3.Deactivating Automatic Hold, refer to
page  69.4.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:
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.
Aggressive substances such as spilled fuel, oil,
grease or bird droppings, must be removed im‐
mediately to prevent the finish from being al‐
tered or discolored.
Only use respectively approved cleaning and
care products for vehicles with matte finish.
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Belts, safety belts 53 
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder  174 
Blinds, sun protection  47 
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  217 
Bonus range, ECO PRO  185 
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder  174 
Brake assistant  128 
Brake assistant, adaptive  128 
Brake discs, break-in  178 
Brake force display  125 
Brake lights, adaptive  125 
Brake lights, brake force dis‐ play  125 
Brake lights, bulb replace‐ ment  221 
Brake pads, break-in  178 
Braking, hints  179 
Breakdown assistance  224 
Break-in  178 
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play  93 
Bulb replacement, front  219 
Bulb replacement, rear  221 
Button, RES  139 
Button, Start/Stop  64 
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting  225 
C
California Proposition 65 Warning  7 
Calling up mirror adjust‐ ment  44 
Calling up seat adjust‐ ment  44 Calling up steering wheel ad‐
justment  44 
Camera lenses, care  232 
Camera, rearview cam‐ era  148  
Camera, Side View  150 
Camera, Top View  152 
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder  174 
Car battery  222 
Car care products  230 
Care, displays  232 
Care, vehicle  230 
Cargo  181 
Cargo area, enlarging  169 
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments  175 
Cargo, securing  182 
Cargo straps, securing cargo  182 
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol  34 
Carpet, care  232 
Car wash  229 
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system  178 
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice  217  
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation 
Center console  16 
Central locking system  40 
Central screen, refer to Con‐ trol Display  18 
Changes, technical, refer to Safety  7 
Changing parts  219 
Changing wheels  222 
Changing wheels/tires  204 
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number  9 
Check Control  81 
Checking the engine oil level electronically  212 Checking the oil level elec‐
tronically  212 
Children, seating position  60 
Children, transporting safely  60 
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem  60 
Child restraint fixing system LATCH  62 
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting  60 
Child safety locks  63 
Child seat, mounting  60 
Child seats  60 
Chrome parts, care  231 
Cigarette lighter  167 
Cleaning displays  232 
Climate control  157 
Climate control laminated tinted safety glass  179 
Climate control wind‐ shield  179 
Clock  86 
Closing/opening via door lock  39 
Closing/opening with remote control  37 
Clothes hooks  174 
Coasting  187 
Coasting with engine decou‐ pled, coasting  187 
Coasting with idling en‐ gine  187 
Combination reel, refer to Turn signals  70 
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system  71 
COMFORT+ program, Driving Dynamics Control  134 
Comfort Access  41 
COMFORT program, Driving Dynamics Control  134 
Compressor  206 
Computer, refer to On-board computer  90 Seite 241Everything from A to ZReference241
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Emergency start function, en‐gine start  35 
Emergency unlocking, trans‐ mission lock  76 
Emergency unlocking, trunk lid  41 
Energy Control  86 
Energy recovery  87 
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function  66 
Engine, automatic switch- off  66 
Engine compartment  210 
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in  210 
Engine coolant  215 
Engine idling when driving, coasting  187 
Engine oil  212 
Engine oil, adding  213 
Engine oil additives  213 
Engine oil change  214 
Engine oil filler neck  213 
Engine oil temperature  85 
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive  214 
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved  214 
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion  35 
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing  225  
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine  65 
Engine stop  65 
Engine temperature  85 
Entering/exiting vehicle, as‐ sistance, steering wheel  59 
Entering a car wash  229 
Equipment, interior  165 
Error displays, see Check Control  81 
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC  128 
Exchanging wheels/tires  204 
Exhaust system  178 Exterior mirror, automatic
dimming feature  58 
Exterior mirrors  57 
External start  225 
External temperature dis‐ play  85 
External temperature warn‐ ing  85 
Eyes for securing cargo  182 
F
Failure message, see Check Control  81 
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm  45 
Fan, refer to Air flow  158 
Filler neck for engine oil  213 
Fine wood, care  231 
First aid kit  225 
Fitting for towing, see Tow fit‐ ting  227 
Flat tire, changing wheels  222 
Flat Tire Monitor FTM  108 
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM  104 
Flat tire, warning lamp  105, 108  
Flooding  179 
Floor carpet, care  232 
Floor mats, care  232 
Fold down the rear seat back‐ rest, see Though-loading
system  169 
Fold-out position, wiper  72 
Foot brake  179 
For the roofliner, refer to All around the interior rearview
mirror  17 
Front airbags  101 
Front center armrest  173 
Front-end collision warning with braking function  111 Front-end collision warning
with City Braking func‐
tion  114 
Front fog lights  99 
Front fog lights, bulb replace‐ ment  221 
Front lights  219 
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation  103 
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp  103 
Front seats  50 
FTM Flat Tire Monitor  108 
Fuel  194 
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion  90 
Fuel filler flap  192 
Fuel gauge  85 
Fuel lid  192 
Fuel quality  194 
Fuel recommendation  194 
Fuel, tank capacity  238 
Fuse  223 
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control  165 
Gasoline  194 
Gear change, Steptronic transmission  74 
Gear shift indicator  88 
General driving notes  178 
Glare shield  167 
Glass sunroof, powered with tilt function  48 
Glove compartment  172 
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved  237 
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking brake  67 Seite 243Everything from A to ZReference243
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