
Switching on/off
Switching on/off manually Press button.
Automatic deactivation during forward
travel
The system switches off when a certain driving
distance or speed is exceeded.
Switch the system back on if needed.
Display
The traffic area to the left and right is displayed
on the Control Display.
Guidelines at the bottom of the image show
the position of the front of the vehicle.
Brightness With the Side View switched on:
1.  "Brightness"2.Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached, and press the controller.
Contrast
With the Side View switched on:
1.  "Contrast"2.Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached, and press the controller.System limits
The cameras lidture a maximum range of
330 ft/100 m.
Top View
The concept Top View provides assistance in parking and
maneuvering. The area around the doors and
the road area around the vehicle are shown on
the Control Display for this purpose.
General information
The image is lidtured by two cameras
integrated in the exterior mirrors and by the
rearview camera.
The range is at least 7 ft/2 m to the side and
rear.
In this way, obstacles up to the height of the
exterior mirrors are detected early.
Hints Check the traffic situation as well
Check the traffic situation around the ve‐
hicle with your own eyes. Otherwise, an acci‐
dent could result from road users or objects
that are not lidtured by the camera.◀
Overview
Button in the vehicle
Top View
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Cameras
The lenses of the Top View camera are located
at the bottom in the mirror housings. The im‐
age quality may be impaired by dirt.
Clean the camera lenses, refer to page  208.
Switching on/off
Switching on automatically With the engine running, engage lever in posi‐
tion P R.
The Top View and PDC images are displayed if
the system is switched on via iDrive.
Automatic deactivation during forward
travel
The system switches off when a certain driving
distance or speed is exceeded.
Switch the system back on if needed.
Switching on/off manually Press button.
▷On: the LED lights up.▷Off: the LED goes out.
Top View is displayed.
Display
Visual warning
The approach of the vehicle to an object can
be shown on the Control Display.
When the distance to an object is small, a red
bar is shown in front of the vehicle, as it is in
the PDC display.
The display appears as soon as Top View is
activated.
When the image of the rearview camera is dis‐
played, it is possible to reel to top view:
  "Rear view camera"
Brightness
With Top View switched on:
1.  Select the symbol.2.Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached, and press the controller.
Contrast
With Top View switched on:
1.  Select the symbol.2.Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached, and press the controller.
Displaying the turning radius and
pathway lines
▷The static, red turning radius line shows
the space needed to the side of the vehicle
when the steering wheel is turned all the
way.▷The variable, green pathway line assists
you in assessing the amount of space ac‐
tually needed to the side of the vehicle.
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track line is continuously adjusted for the
steering wheel movement.
  "Parking aid lines"
Turning circle and pathway lines are displayed.
System limits
Top View cannot be used in the following sit‐
uations:
▷With a door open.▷With the trunk lid open.▷With an exterior mirror folded in.▷In poor light.
A Check Control message is displayed in some
of these situations.
Parking assistant The concept
This system assists the driver in parking paral‐
lel to the road.
Ultrasound sensors measure parking spaces
on both sides of the vehicle.
The parking assistant calculates the best pos‐
sible parking line and takes control of steering
during the parking procedure.
When parking, also take note of the visual and
acoustic information and instructions issued
by the PDC, the parking assistant and the rear‐
view camera and react accordingly.
A component of the parking assistant is the
PDC Park Distance Control, refer to page  122.
Hints
Personal responsibility
Even an active system does not relieve
the driver from personal responsibility while
driving.
Technically the system has its limits, it cannot
independently react to all traffic situations.
Monitor your driving, be on the alert, observe
the vehicle surroundings and other traffic and
react when needed - risk of accident.◀
Changes to the parking space
Changes to the parking space after it was
measured are not taken into account by the system.
Therefore, always be alert and ready to inter‐
vene; otherwise, there is the risk of an acci‐
dent.◀
Transporting cargo
Cargo that extends beyond the perimeter
of the vehicle is not taken into account by the
system during the parking procedure.
Therefore, always be alert and ready to inter‐
vene; otherwise, there is the risk of an acci‐
dent.◀
Curbs
The parking assistant may steer the vehi‐
cle over or onto curb if need be.
Therefore, always be alert and ready to inter‐
vene; otherwise, the wheels, tires, or the vehi‐
cle may become damaged.◀
An engine that has been switched off by the
Auto Start Stop function is restarted automati‐
cally when the parking assistant is activated.
Requirements
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Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
Turn signal in exterior mirrorFollow general instructions, refer to page  190.
The turn signals in the exterior mirrors feature
LED technology. Contact your service center in the event of a malfunction.
Tail lights, bulb replacement
At a glance1Turn signal2Reversing lamp3Inside brake lamp4Tail lights5Outside brake lamp
Bulb replacement, exterior tail lights General information
Follow general instructions, refer to page  190.
Turn signal: 21-watt bulb, P21WLL.
Outer brake lamp: 21-watt bulb, H21WLL.
The tail lights feature LED technology. Contact
your service center in the event of a malfunc‐
tion.
Use caution when replacing the bulb
Use caution and proceed one step at a
time when replacing the bulbs to prevent dam‐
age to the tail lights or the vehicle.◀
Removing the exterior tail lamp1.Open trunk lid.2.Loosen and remove the mounting pin of
the cover, arrow 1, with the screwdriver
from the onboard vehicle tool kit.3.Use the screwdriver from the onboard ve‐
hicle tool kit to press in the latch, arrow 2,
and remove the cover, arrow 3.4.Loosen the two nuts with the screwdriver
handle, arrows.5.Grasp the inner edge of the tail lamp, ar‐
row 1, and carefully pull it backward and
out, arrow 2. Use your free hand to hold it
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CareVehicle 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.
Car washes General information
Regularly remove foreign objects such as
leaves in the area below the windshield when
the hood is raised.
Wash your vehicle frequently, particularly in
winter. Intense soiling and road salt can dam‐
age the vehicle.
Hints Steam jets or high-pressure washers
When using steam jets or high-pressure
washers, hold them a sufficient distance away
and use a maximum temperature of
140 ℉/60 ℃.
If the vehicle has a glass sunroof, ensure that a
distance of at least 31.5 inches/80 cm is main‐
tained. Holding them too close or using exces‐
sively high pressures or temperatures can
cause damage or preliminary damage that may
then lead to long-term damage.
Follow the user's manual for the high-pressure
washer.◀Cleaning sensors/camera lenses with
high-pressure washers
When using high-pressure washers, do not
spray the sensors and camera lenses on the
outside of the vehicle for long periods and
maintain a distance of at least 12 in/30 cm.◀
Automatic car washes
Hints Do not use high pressure washing sys‐
tems
With washing systems operating at high pres‐
sures and nozzle positions close to the win‐
dows, drops of water can penetrate.◀▷Give preference to cloth car washes or
those that use soft brushes in order to
avoid paint damage.▷Make sure that the wheels and tires are not
damaged by the transport mechanisms.▷Fold in the exterior mirrors; otherwise, they
may be damaged, depending on the width
of the vehicle.▷Deactivate the rain sensor, refer to
page  68, to avoid unintentional wiper acti‐
vation.▷In some cases, an unintentional alarm can
be triggered by the interior motion sensor
of the alarm system. Follow the instruc‐
tions on avoiding an unintentional alarm,
refer to page  45.
Guide rails in car washes
Avoid car washes with guide rails higher
than 4 in/10 cm; otherwise, the vehicle body
could be damaged.◀
Before driving into a car wash In order to ensure that the vehicle can roll in a
car wash, take the following steps:
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Brightness of Control Dis‐play  90 
Bulb replacement  190 
Bulb replacement, front  191 
Bulb replacement, LED head‐ lights  192 
Bulb replacement, rear  193 
Bulb replacement, xenon headlights  191 
Bulbs and lights  190 
Button, Start/Stop  62 
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting  200 
C
California Proposition 65 Warning  7 
Camera lenses, care  208 
Camera, rearview cam‐ era  125  
Camera, Side View  127 
Camera, Top View  129 
Can holder, refer to Cuphold‐ ers  149  
Car battery  196 
Carbon ceramic brake M  154 
Car care products  206 
Care, displays  208 
Care, vehicle  206 
Cargo  160 
Cargo area, enlarging  145 
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments  149 
Cargo, securing  161 
Cargo straps, securing cargo  161 
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol  34 
Carpet, care  208 
Car wash  205 
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system  157 
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice  188  CD/Multimedia, see user's
manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation 
Center armrest  148 
Center console  16 
Central locking system  39 
Central screen, refer to Con‐ trol Display  18 
Ceramic brake  154 
Changes, technical, refer to Safety  7 
Changing parts  190 
Changing wheels  195 
Changing wheels/tires  176 
Chassis, electronic  117 
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number  9 
Check Control  77 
Checking the engine oil level electronically  183 
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically  183 
Children, seating position  58 
Children, transporting safely  58 
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem  58 
Child restraint fixing system LATCH  60 
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting  58 
Child seat, mounting  58 
Child seats  58 
Chrome parts, care  207 
Cigarette lighter  143 
Cleaning displays  208 
Climate control  134 
Clock  81 
Closing/opening via door lock  39 
Closing/opening with remote control  37 
Clothes hooks  149 
Cockpit  14 Combination reel, refer to
Turn signals  67 
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system  67 
Comfort Access  41 
Compartments in the doors  148 
Compass  141 
Compound brake  154 
Compressor  177 
Computer, refer to On-board computer  86 
Condensation on win‐ dows  136 
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle  158  
Condition Based Service CBS  188 
Confirmation signal  44 
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation 
ConnectedDrive Services 
Connecting electrical devi‐ ces  143 
Control Display  18 
Control Display, settings  89 
Controller  18, 19  
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility  114 
Convenient opening with the remote control  37 
Coolant  186 
Coolant temperature  81 
Cooling function  135 
Cooling, maximum  135 
Cooling system  186 
Cornering light  94 
Corrosion on brake discs  158 
Cosmetic mirror  143 
Courtesy lamps during un‐ locking  37 
Courtesy lamps with the vehi‐ cle locked  38 
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Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐tor TPM  102 
Instrument cluster  76 
Instrument cluster, electronic displays  76 
Instrument lighting  96 
Integrated key  34 
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle  30 
Intelligent Emergency Re‐ quest  199 
Intelligent Safety  104 
Intensity, AUTO pro‐ gram  135 
Interior equipment  139 
Interior lights  96 
Interior lights during unlock‐ ing  37 
Interior lights with the vehicle locked  38 
Interior motion sensor  45 
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature  56 
Interior rearview mirror, com‐ pass  141 
Internet page  6 
Interval display, service re‐ quirements  83 
Interval mode  68 
J Jacking points for the vehicle jack  196 
Jump-starting  200 
K
Key/remote control  34 
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access  41 
Key Memory, refer to Per‐ sonal Profile  35 
Knee airbag  99 L
Lamp replacement  190 
Lamp replacement, front  191 
Lamp replacement, rear  193 
Lane departure warning  110 
Lane margin, warning  110 
Language on Control Dis‐ play  89 
Lashing eyes, securing cargo  161 
LATCH child restraint sys‐ tem  60 
Launch Control  73 
Leather, care  207 
LED light, bulb replace‐ ment  192 
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes  191 
Length, vehicle  212 
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing  25 
Light alloy wheels, care  207 
Light control  94 
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs  191 
Lighter  143 
Lighting  93 
Lights  93 
Lights and bulbs  190 
Light switch  93 
Load  161 
Loading  160 
Lock, door  39 
Locking/unlocking via door lock  39 
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control  37 
Locking, automatic  44 
Locking, settings  43 
Locking via trunk lid  40 
Low beams  93 
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant  95 
Lower back support  51 
Low Speed Assistant  71 Luggage rack, see Roof-
mounted luggage rack  162 
Lumbar support  51 
M
Maintenance  188 
Maintenance require‐ ments  188 
Maintenance, service require‐ ments  83 
Maintenance system, BMW  188 
Make-up mirror  143 
Malfunction displays, see Check Control  77 
Manual air distribution  136 
Manual air flow  136 
Manual operation, door lock  39 
Manual operation, exterior mirrors  55 
Manual operation, fuel filler flap  168 
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC  123 
Manual operation, rearview camera  125 
Manual operation, Side View  128 
Manual operation, Top View  129 
Manual transmission  70 
Marking on approved tires  176 
Master key, refer to Remote control  34 
Maximum cooling  135 
Maximum speed, display  85 
Maximum speed, winter tires  177 
M carbon ceramic brake  154 
M Compound brake  154 
M differential, active  117 
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M double-clutch transmis‐sion  70 
M Drive  114 
M Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol  74 
M Dynamic Mode MDM  116 
Measure, units of  90 
Medical kit  200 
Memory, seat, mirror  54 
Menu EfficientDynamics  83 
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter  86 
Menus, operating, iDrive  18 
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept  20 
Messages, see Check Con‐ trol  77 
Microfilter  137 
Minimum tread, tires  175 
Mirror  55 
Mirror memory  54 
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle  157 
Mobility System  177 
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety  7 
Moisture in headlight  191 
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play  18 
Mounting of child restraint systems  58 
M technology  154 
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons  14 
M view, Head-up display  91 
N
Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication 
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints  54 
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner  207 
New wheels and tires  176 Nylon rope for tow-starting/
towing  203 
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis  189 
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis  189 
Obstacle marking, rearview camera  126 
Octane rating, refer to Rec‐ ommended fuel grade  170 
Odometer  81 
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication 
Oil  183  
Oil, adding  184 
Oil additives  185 
Oil change  185 
Oil change interval, service requirements  83 
Oil filler neck  184 
Oil types, alternative  185 
Oil types, approved  185 
Old batteries, disposal  197 
On-board computer  86 
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display  18 
Onboard vehicle tool kit  190 
Opening/closing via door lock  39 
Opening and closing  34 
Opening and closing, without remote control  39 
Opening and closing, with re‐ mote control  37 
Opening the trunk lid with no- touch activation  42 
Operating concept, iDrive  18 
Optional equipment, standard equipment  6 
Outside air, refer to Auto‐ matic recirculated-air con‐
trol  136  Overheating of engine, refer
to Coolant temperature  81 
P Paint, vehicle  206 
Parallel parking assistant  130 
Park Distance Control PDC  122 
Parked-car ventilation  137 
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion  158 
Parking aid, refer to PDC  122 
Parking assistant  130 
Parking brake  66 
Parking lights  93 
Parts and accessories  7 
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward  55 
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era  126  
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol  122  
Pedestrian warning with city braking function  107 
Personal Profile  35 
Personal Profile, exporting profiles  36 
Personal Profile, importing profiles  37 
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof  48 
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows  46 
Plastic, care  207 
Power failure  196 
Power sunroof, glass  47 
Power windows  46 
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure  172 
Preventing Auto Start Stop  65 
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file  35 
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