
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 front passenger
side, refer to page 156.▷Storage compartment on the center con‐
sole: manual transmission.▷Storage compartment in the center arm‐
rest, refer to page 157.▷Compartments in the doors.▷Pockets on the backrests of the front
seats.▷Net in the front passenger footwell.Glove compartment
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.
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:
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▷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.
Front center armrest Opening
A storage compartment is located in the center
armrest between the front seats.
Press buttons next to the lock.
Locking the storage compartment
The storage compartment in the armrest can
be locked with an integrated key to separately
secure the trunk lid, refer to page 41, e.g.
After the storage compartment is locked, the
remote control can be handed out without the
integrated key, refer to page 34, for instance at
a hotel.
This prevents access to the storage compart‐
ment and to the cargo area.
Connection for an external audio
device
An external audio device, e.g.,
an MP3 player, can be con‐
nected via the AUX-IN port or
the USB audio interface in the center armrest.
Clothes hooks Do not obstruct view
When suspending clothing from the
hooks, ensure that it will not obstruct the driv‐
er's view.◀
No heavy objects
Do not hang heavy objects from the
hooks; otherwise, they may present a danger
to passengers during braking and evasive ma‐
neuvers.◀
The clothes hooks are located in the grab han‐
dles in the rear.
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 128
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 81
Accessories and parts 7
Activated-charcoal filter 148
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 124
Active M differential 132
Active Protection 126
Active seat, front 58
Active seat ventilation, front 58
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 126
Adaptive Light Control 102
Additives, oil 190
Adjusting, steering wheel 65
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 56
After washing vehicle 207
Airbags 106
Airbags, indicator/warning light 107
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 147
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 147
Air distribution, manual 146
Air flow, automatic climate control 146
Air outlets, see ventila‐ tion 149
Air pressure, tires 178
Alarm system 44
Alarm, unintentional 45
All around the center con‐ sole 16 All around the interior rear‐
view mirror 17
All around the steering wheel 14
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 183
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 151
Alternative oil types 191
Animal detection, see Night Vision 120
Antifreeze, washer fluid 77
Antilock Brake System, ABS 128
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 130
Approved axle load 214
Approved engine oils, see Suitable engine oil
types 191
Armrest, refer to Front center armrest 157
Arrival time 96
Ashtray 152
Assistance when driving off 128
Attentiveness assistant 126
AUTO intensity 146
Automatic car wash 206
Automatic Curb Monitor 63
Automatic deactivation, front- seat passenger airbags 108
Automatic headlight con‐ trol 102
Automatic locking 44
Automatic recirculated-air control 147
Automatic Soft Closing, doors 41
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 146 AUTO program, intensity 146
Auto Start/Stop function 71
Average fuel consumption 95
Average speed 95
Axle loads, weights 214
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 57
Backrest, seats 56
Backrest, width 57
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 201
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 204
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 198
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 35
Battery, vehicle 198
Belts, safety belts 59
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 158
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 193
BMW M technology 162
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 158
Brake assistant 128
Brake discs, break-in 164
Brake force display 126
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Brake lights, brake force dis‐play 126
Brake lights, bulb replace‐ ment 197
Brake pads, break-in 164
Braking, hints 166
Breakdown assistance 200
Break-in 164
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 98
Bulb replacement, front 195
Bulb replacement, rear 197
Button, Start/Stop 69
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 202
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 210
Camera, rearview cam‐ era 139
Camera, Side View 141
Camera, Top View 143
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 158
Car battery 198
Carbon ceramic brake M 162
Car care products 207
Care, displays 210
Care, vehicle 207
Cargo 168
Cargo area partition 50
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 158
Cargo, securing 169
Cargo straps, securing cargo 169 Car key, refer to Remote con‐
trol 34
Carpet, care 209
Car wash 206
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 165
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 193
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
Ceramic brake 162
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing parts 195
Changing wheels 197
Changing wheels/tires 182
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number 9
Check Control 85
Checking the engine oil level electronically 189
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 189
Children, seating position 66
Children, transporting safely 66
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 66
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 68
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 66
Child seat, mounting 66
Child seats 66
Chrome parts, care 209
Cigarette lighter 152
Cleaning displays 210
Climate control 145
Climate control wind‐ shield 165 Clock 89
Closing/opening via door lock 40
Closing/opening with remote control 37
Clothes hooks 157
Combination reel, refer to Turn signals 75
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system 75
Comfort Access 42
Compound brake 162
Compressor 183
Computer, refer to On-board computer 94
Condensation on win‐ dows 147
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 167
Condition Based Service CBS 193
Confirmation signal 44
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
ConnectedDrive Services
Control Display 18
Control Display, settings 97
Controller 18
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 128
Convenient closing with the remote control 38
Convenient opening with the remote control 37
Convertible, convertible top 48
Convertible mode, automatic climate control 146
Convertible program, auto‐ matic climate control 146
Convertible top 48
Convertible top, care 208
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Malfunction displays, seeCheck Control 85
Manual air distribution 146
Manual air flow 146
Manual brake, refer to Parking brake 73
Manual operation, door lock 40
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 63
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 174
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 137
Manual operation, rearview camera 139
Manual operation, Side View 142
Manual operation, Top View 143
Manual transmission 83
Marking on approved tires 182
Massage seat, front 58
Master key, refer to Remote control 34
Maximum cooling 147
Maximum speed, display 93
Maximum speed, winter tires 183
M carbon ceramic brake 162
M Compound brake 162
M differential, active 132
MDM, M Dynamic Mode 130
M double-clutch transmis‐ sion 78
M Drive 128
M Driver's Package, driving instructions 167
M Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol 82
M Dynamic Mode MDM 130
Measure, units of 98
Medical kit 201
Memory for seat, mirrors, steering wheel 62 Menu EfficientDynamics 91
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 94
Menus, operating, iDrive 18
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 19
Messages, see Check Con‐ trol 85
Microfilter 148
Minimum tread, tires 181
Mirror 63
Mirror memory 62
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 165
Mobility System 183
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 196
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Mounting of child restraint systems 66
M technology 162
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 14
M view, Head-up display 99
N
Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 60
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner 209
New wheels and tires 182
Night Vision 120
Night Vision device, see Night Vision 120
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 204
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 194 OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐
agnosis 194
Object detection, see Night Vision 120
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 140
Octane rating, refer to Rec‐ ommended fuel grade 176
Odometer 89
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Oil 189
Oil, adding 190
Oil additives 190
Oil change 191
Oil change interval, service requirements 91
Oil filler neck 190
Oil types, alternative 191
Oil types, approved 191
Old batteries, disposal 198
On-board computer 94
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 195
Opening/closing via door lock 40
Opening and closing 34
Opening and closing, without remote control 40
Opening and closing, with re‐ mote control 37
Operating concept, iDrive 18
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Auto‐ matic recirculated-air con‐
trol 147
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 89
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Park Distance ControlPDC 136
Parked-car ventilation 149
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 167
Parking aid, refer to PDC 136
Parking brake 73
Parking lights 101
Parts and accessories 7
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 63
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 140
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 136
Pedestrian detection, see Night Vision 120
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 117
Personal Profile 35
Personal Profile, exporting profiles 36
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 47
Plastic, care 209
Power failure 198
Power windows 46
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 178
Pressure warning FTM, tires 112
Preventing Auto Start Stop 72
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 35
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 23
Protective function, win‐ dows 47
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller 18
R Radiator fluid 192 Radio-operated key, refer to
Remote control 34
Radio ready state 69
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 76
Rear lights 197
Rearview camera 138
Rearview mirror 63
Rear window defroster 147
Recirculated-air mode 147
Recommended fuel grade 176
Recommended tire brands 182
Refueling 174
Remaining range 90
Remote control/key 34
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 39
Remote control, univer‐ sal 150
Replacement fuse 199
Replacing bulbs, see Lamp replacement 195
Replacing parts 195
Replacing wheels/tires 182
Reporting safety defects 9
RES button, see Cruise con‐ trol 134
Reserve warning, refer to Range 90
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 111
Residual heat, automatic cli‐ mate control 148
Retaining straps, securing cargo 169
Retreaded tires 182
Reversing lamp, bulb replace‐ ment 197
Roadside parking lights 102
Rollover protection sys‐ tem 109 RON recommended fuel
grade 176
Rope for tow-starting/ towing 204
Rubber components, care 209
S
Safe braking 166
Safety 7
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat 60
Safety belts 59
Safety belts, care 209
Safety Package, refer to Ac‐ tive Protection 126
Safety systems, airbags 106
Saving fuel 170
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Screwdriver, see Onboard ve‐ hicle tool kit 195
Screw thread, refer to Screw thread for tow fitting, screw
thread for tow fitting 205
Sealant 183
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 59
Seat heating, front 58
Seating position for chil‐ dren 66
Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory 62
Seats 56
Seat ventilation, front 58
Selection list in instrument cluster 94
Selector lever 78
Selector lever position 78
Sensors, care 210
Sequential mode 79
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Service requirements, Condi‐tion Based Service
CBS 193
Service requirements, dis‐ play 91
Services, ConnectedDrive
Servotronic 132
SET button, see Cruise con‐ trol 134
Settings, locking/unlock‐ ing 43
Settings, M Drive 128
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 97
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ rors, steering wheel 62
Shift point indicator 100
Shoulder support 58
Side airbags 106
Side View 141
Signaling, horn 14
Signals when unlocking 44
Sitting safely 56
Size 214
Ski bag 154
Smallest turning radius 214
Smoker's package 152
Snow chains 186
Socket 153
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 194
SOS button 200
Spare fuse 199
Speaker lighting 105
Specified engine oil types 191
Speed, average 95
Speed limit detection, on- board computer 96
Speed limiter, display 93
Speed Limit Information 93
Speed warning 96
Split screen 23
Sport displays, torque dis‐ play, performance dis‐
play 96 Stability control systems 128
Standard view, head-up dis‐ play 99
Start/stop, automatic func‐ tion 71
Start/Stop button 69
Start function during malfunc‐ tion 35
Starting the engine 70
Status control display, tires 110
Status information, iDrive 22
Status of Owner's Manual 7
Steering assistance 132
Steering wheel, adjusting 64
Steering wheel heating 65
Steering wheel memory 62
Stopping the engine 70
Storage compartments 156
Storage compartments, loca‐ tions 156
Storage, tires 183
Storing the vehicle 210
Suitable engine oils 191
Summer tires, tread 181
Sun visor 152
Supplementary text mes‐ sage 88
Surround View 138
Switch-on times, parked-car ventilation 149
Switch, refer to Cockpit 14
Symbols 6
Symbols in the status field 22
SYNC program, automatic cli‐ mate control 148
System states of dynamic driving 91
T
Tachometer 88
Tail and brake lights 197
Tail lights 197
Tail lights, bulb replace‐ ment 197 Technical changes, refer to
Safety 7
Technical data 214
Technology, BMW M 162
Telephone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 146
Temperature display for ex‐ ternal temperature 89
Temperature, engine oil 88
Terminal, starting aid 202
Text message, supplemen‐ tary 88
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 44
Thermal camera, see Night Vision 120
Thigh support 57
Tilt alarm sensor 45
Tilt, seats 56
Time of arrival 96
Tire damage 181
Tire identification marks 179
Tire inflation pressure 178
Tire inflation pressure moni‐ tor, refer to FTM 112
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 110
Tires, changing 182
Tire sealant 183
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 178
Tire tread 181
Tone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Tool 195
Top View 142
Total vehicle weight 214
Touchpad 21
Tow fitting 204
Towing 203
Tow lug, see Tow fitting 204
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