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other attempt in order to allow the dis‐
charged battery to recharge.3.Let both engines run for several minutes.4.Disconnect the jumper cables in the re‐
verse order.
Check the battery and recharge if needed.
Tow-starting and towing Note 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.◀
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.◀
Towing other vehicles
Hints Light towing vehicle
The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than the vehicle being towed; otherwise, it will
not be possible to control the vehicle's re‐
sponse.◀
Attaching the tow bar/tow rope correctly
Attach the tow bar or tow rope to the tow
fitting; connecting it to other vehicle parts may
cause damage.◀▷Switch on the hazard warning system, de‐
pending on local regulations.▷If the electrical system has failed, clearly
identify the vehicle being towed by placing
a sign or a warning triangle in the rear win‐
dow.
Tow bar
The tow fittings used should be on the same
side on both vehicles.
Should it prove impossible to avoid mounting
the tow bar at an offset angle, please observe
the following:
▷Maneuvering capability is limited going
around corners.▷The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it
is secured with an offset.
Tow rope
When starting to tow the vehicle, make sure
that the tow rope is taut.
To avoid jerking and the associated stresses
on the vehicle components when towing, al‐
ways use nylon ropes or nylon straps.
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3.Deactivating Automatic Hold, refer to
page 82.4.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.
For activation of drive readiness:
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.
Suitable care products for matte finishes are
available from the service center.
Leather care
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Otherwise, particles of dust and road grime
chafe in pores and folds, and lead to increased
wear and premature degradation of the leather
surface.
To guard against discoloration, such as from
clothing, provide leather care roughly every
two months.
Clean light-colored leather more frequently be‐
cause soiling on such surfaces is substantially
more visible.
Use leather care products; otherwise, dirt and
grease will gradually break down the protective
layer of the leather surface.
Suitable care products are available from the
service center.
Upholstery material care Vacuum regularly with a vacuum cleaner.
If upholstery is very dirty, e.g., with beverage
stains, use a soft sponge or microfiber cloth
with a suitable interior cleaner.
Clean the upholstery down to the seams using
large sweeping motions. Avoid rubbing the
material vigorously.
Damage from Velcro® fasteners
Open Velcro® fasteners on pants or
other articles of clothing can damage the seat
covers. Ensure that any Velcro® fasteners are
closed.◀
Caring for special components
Light-alloy wheels When cleaning the vehicle, use only neutral
wheel cleaners having a pH value from 5 to 9.
Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or steam
jets above 140 ℉/60 ℃. Follow the manufac‐
turer's instructions.
Aggressive, acidic or alkaline cleaning agents
can destroy the protective layer of adjacent
components, such as the brake disk.Chrome surfaces
Carefully clean components such as the radia‐
tor grille or door handles with an ample supply
of water, possibly with shampoo added, partic‐
ularly when they have been exposed to road
salt.
Rubber components
Aside from water, treat only with rubber
cleansers.
When cleaning rubber seals, do not use any
silicon-containing car care products in order to
avoid damage or noises.
Fine wood partsClean fine wood facing and fine wood compo‐
nents only with a moist rag. Then dry with a
soft cloth.
Plastic components
These include:▷Imitation leather surfaces.▷Roofliner.▷Lamp lenses.▷Instrument cluster cover.▷Matt black spray-coated components.▷Painted parts in the interior.
Clean with a microfiber cloth.
Dampen cloth lightly with water.
Do not soak the roofliner.
No cleansers that contain alcohol or sol‐
vents
Do not use cleansers that contain alcohol or
solvents, such as lacquer thinners, heavy-duty
grease removers, fuel, or such; this could lead
to surface damage.◀
Safety belts
Dirty belt straps impede the reeling action and
thus have a negative impact on safety.
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 140
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go 146
Accessories and parts 7
Activated-charcoal filter 170
Activate drive readiness 77
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 135
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC 146
ActiveHybrid, system 31
Active Protection 137
Active seat, front 59
Active seat ventilation, front 60
Active seat ventilation, rear 63
Adapting to the course of the road, hybrid system 94
Adaptive brake assistant 140
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 137
Adaptive Light Control 109
Adaptive Light Control, bulb replacement 227
Additives, oil 219
Adjusting, steering wheel 70
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 57
After washing vehicle 238
Airbags 113
Airbags, indicator/warning light 114
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 169
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 169
Air distribution, manual 168 Air flow, automatic climate
control 168
Air outlets, see ventila‐ tion 170
Air pressure, tires 206
Alarm system 51
Alarm, unintentional 52
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 211
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 176
Alternative oil types 220
Ambient light 112
Animal detection, see Night Vision 131
Antifreeze, washer fluid 87
Antilock Brake System, ABS 140
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 140
Approved axle load 245
Approved engine oils, see Suitable engine oil
types 220
Armrest, refer to Center arm‐ rest 182
Arrival time 103
Ashtray 177
Assistance for the combus‐ tion engine, ASSIST 80
Assistance for the combus‐ tion engine, eBOOST 80
Assistance when driving off 140
ASSIST, assistance for the combustion engine 80 Attentiveness assistant 137
AUTO H button 81
AUTO H button, refer to Au‐ tomatic Hold 81
AUTO intensity 168
Automatic car wash 237
Automatic climate con‐ trol 167
Automatic Cruise Control with Stop & Go 146
Automatic Curb Monitor 69
Automatic deactivation, front- seat passenger airbags 115
Automatic deactivation of the hybrid system 34
Automatic headlight con‐ trol 109
Automatic Hold 81
Automatic locking 50
Automatic recirculated-air control 169
Automatic Soft Closing, doors 44
Automatic Soft Closing, trunk lid 45
Automatic transmission, see Steptronic transmission 88
Automatic trunk lid 45
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 168
AUTO program, intensity 168
Auto Start/Stop function 78
Auxiliary air conditioning 174
Average fuel consump‐ tion 103
Average speed 103
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BBackrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 58
Backrest, seats 57
Backrest, width 59
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 233
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 235
Basic position, rear seats 62
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 230
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 39
Battery, vehicle 230
Belts, safety belts 63
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 183
Blinds, sun protection 54
BMW ActiveHybrid 31
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 223
Bonus range, ECO PRO 198
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 183
Brake assistant 140
Brake assistant, adaptive 140
Brake discs, break-in 188
Brake force display 137
Brake lights, adaptive 137
Brake lights, brake force dis‐ play 137
Brake lights, bulb replace‐ ment 228
Brake pads, break-in 188
Braking, hints 191
Breakdown assistance 232
Break-in 188 Brightness of Control Dis‐
play 106
Bulb replacement, rear 228
Bulb replacement, see Lamp and bulb replacement 225
Button, RES 149
Button, Start/Stop 76
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 233
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 8
Calling up mirror adjust‐ ment 51
Calling up seat adjust‐ ment 51
Calling up steering wheel ad‐ justment 51
Camera lenses, care 240
Camera, rearview cam‐ era 158
Camera, Side View 160
Camera, Top View 162
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 183
Car battery 230
Car care products 238
Care, displays 240
Care, vehicle 238
Cargo 193
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 183
Cargo, securing 194
Cargo straps, securing cargo 194
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 38
Carpet, care 240
Car wash 237
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 190
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 223 CD/Multimedia, see user's
manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
Center armrest 182
Center console 16
Central locking system 44
Central screen, refer to Con‐ trol Display 18
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing parts 225
Changing wheels 229
Changing wheels/tires 211
CHARGE, energy recov‐ ery 80
Charge indicator, high-volt‐ age battery 92
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number 9
Check Control 94
Checking the engine oil level electronically 218
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 218
Children, seating position 72
Children, transporting safely 72
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 72
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 74
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 72
Child safety locks 75
Child seat, mounting 72
Child seats 72
Chrome parts, care 239
Cigarette lighter 177
Cleaning displays 240
Climate control 167
Climate control laminated tinted safety glass 190
Climate control wind‐ shield 190
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Closing/opening via doorlock 43
Closing/opening with remote control 41
Closing the trunk lid with no- touch activation 49
Clothes hooks 183
Coasting 79
Combination reel, refer to Turn signals 84
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system 85
Combustion engine, start‐ ing 78
COMFORT+ program, Driving Dynamics Control 144
Comfort Access 47
COMFORT program, Driving Dynamics Control 144
Compressor 212
Computer, refer to On-board computer 102
Condensation on win‐ dows 168
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 192
Condition Based Service CBS 223
Confirmation signal 50
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
ConnectedDrive Services
Contact with water, hybrid system 34
Continued driving with a flat tire 117 , 120
Control Display 18
Control Display, settings 105
Controller 18
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 140
Convenient opening with the remote control 41
Coolant 221 Coolant level 221
Coolant temperature 98
Cooling function 169
Cooling, maximum 169
Cooling system 221
Cornering light 109
Corrosion on brake discs 192
Cosmetic mirror 177
Courtesy lamps during un‐ locking 41
Courtesy lamps with the vehi‐ cle locked 42
Cruise control 153
Cruise control, active with Stop & Go 146
Cruise Control, refer to Active Cruise Control 146
Cruising range 99
Cupholder 183
Curb weight 245
D
Damage, tires 210
Damping control, dy‐ namic 142
Data, technical 244
Date 99
Daytime running lights 109
Deactivating drive readi‐ ness 78
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 168
Dehumidifying, air 169
Deleting personal data 24
Deletion of personal data 24
Destination distance 103
Digital clock 99
Dimensions 244
Dimmable exterior mirrors 69
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 70
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 84
Display, electronic, instru‐ ment cluster 91 Display in windshield 106
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 111
Displays, cleaning 240
Displays, hybrid system 92
Disposal, coolant 222
Disposal, vehicle battery 231
Distance control, refer to PDC 155
Distance to destination 103
Divided screen view, split screen 23
Door lock 43
Door lock, refer to Remote control 38
Doors, Automatic Soft Clos‐ ing 44
DRIVE, driving with combus‐ tion engine 80
Drive-off assistant 140
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 140
Driver assistance, refer to In‐ telligent Safety 121
Drive readiness in detail 77
Drive readiness states 76
Drive readuness, deacti‐ vate 78
Driving Assistant, refer to In‐ telligent Safety 121
Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol 142
Driving instructions, break- in 188
Driving instructions, hybrid system 188
Driving mode 142
Driving notes, general 190
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 140
Driving tips 190
Driving with combustion en‐ gine, DRIVE 80
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DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐trol 141
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol 142
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 140
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 141
E
eBOOST, assistance for the combustion engine 80
ECO PRO 197
ECO PRO, bonus range 198
ECO PRO display 197
ECO PRO driving mode 197
ECO PRO mode 197
ECO PRO Tip - driving in‐ struction 199
eDRIVE, electric driving 79
Electric drive readiness, Si‐ lent Start 77
Electric driving, eDRIVE 79
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 91
Electronic oil measure‐ ment 218
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 140
Emergency detection, remote control 39
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 203
Emergency release, parking brake 83
Emergency Request 232
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 39
Emergency unlocking, trans‐ mission lock 90
Emergency unlocking, trunk lid 47
Energy recovery, CHARGE 80
Engine, automatic stop 78 Engine compartment 216
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 216
Engine coolant 221
Engine oil 218
Engine oil, adding 219
Engine oil additives 219
Engine oil change 220
Engine oil filler neck 219
Engine oil temperature 98
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 220
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 220
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 39
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 233
Engine temperature 98
Entering/exiting vehicle, as‐ sistance, steering wheel 71
Entering a car wash 237
Equipment, interior 175
Error displays, see Check Control 94
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 140
Exchanging wheels/tires 211
Exhaust system 190
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 69
Exterior mirrors 68
External start 233
External temperature dis‐ play 98
External temperature warn‐ ing 98
Eyes for securing cargo 194
F
Failure message, see Check Control 94
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 52
Fan, refer to Air flow 168 Filler neck for engine oil 219
Fine wood, care 239
First aid kit 233
Fitting for towing, see Tow fit‐ ting 236
Flat tire, changing wheels 229
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 116
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 118
Flat tire, warning lamp 117, 119
Flooding 191
Floor carpet, care 240
Floor mats, care 240
Fold-out position, wiper 87
Foot brake 191
Front airbags 113
Front-end collision warning with braking function 125
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion 123
Front fog lights 111
Front fog lights, bulb replace‐ ment 228
Front passenger seat, adjust‐ ing 59
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 115
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 115
Front seats 57
Front turn signals, refer to Light-emitting diodes,
LEDs 227
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 116
Fuel 204
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 103
Fuel filler flap 202
Fuel gauge 98
Fuel lid 202
Fuel quality 204
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Fuel, tank capacity 245
Functions, hybrid system 31
Fuse 231
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control 175
Gasoline 204
Gear change, Steptronic transmission 88
Gear shift indicator 100
General driving notes 190
Gentleman function 59
Glare shield 177
Glass sunroof, powered 55
Glove compartment 181
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 245
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking brake 80
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 176
Hazard warning flashers 232
Head airbags 113
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 109
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 109
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture, remote control 51
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture via remote control 42
Headlight flasher 85
Headlight glass 226
Headlights, care 238
Headlight washer system 85
Head restraints 57
Head restraints, front 64
Head restraints, rear 65
Head-up Display 106
Head-up Display, care 240 Heavy cargo, stowing 194
Height, vehicle 244
High-beam Assistant 110
High beams 85
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 110
High-voltage battery, charge indicator 92
High-voltage battery, dis‐ charge 189
High-voltage system, safety 34
Hills 192
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 140
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 183
Homepage 6
Hood 216
Horn 14
Hotel function, trunk lid 47
Hot exhaust system 190
HUD Head-up Display 106
Hybrid system, adapting to the course of the road 94
Hybrid system, at a glance 31
Hybrid system, automatic de‐ activation 34
Hybrid system, contact with water 34
Hybrid system, displays 92
Hydroplaning 191
I Ice warning, see External temperature warning 98
Icy roads, see External tem‐ perature warning 98
Identification marks, tires 208
Identification number, see ve‐ hicle identification num‐
ber 9
iDrive 18
Ignition key, refer to Remote control 38 Ignition off 76
Ignition on 76
Indication of a flat tire 117 , 119
Indicator and alarm lamps, see Check Control 94
Indicator lamp, see Check Control 94
Individual air distribution 168
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile 39
Inflation pressure, tires 206
Inflation pressure warning FTM, tires 116
Info display, refer to On- Board computer 102
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 119
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 116
Instrument cluster 91
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 91
Instrument lighting 111
Integrated key 38
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle 29
Intelligent Emergency Re‐ quest 232
Intelligent Safety 121
Intensity, AUTO pro‐ gram 168
Interior equipment 175
Interior lights 111
Interior lights during unlock‐ ing 41
Interior lights with the vehicle locked 42
Interior motion sensor 52
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 70
Interior rearview mirror, man‐ ually dimmable 70
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