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4.While the vehicle is stationary, press the
selector lever forward and hold it.
A flag symbol is displayed in the instru‐
ment cluster.5.Fully depress the accelerator pedal.
The starting engine speed adjusts.6.If necessary, change the starting engine
speed by 500 rpm via cruise control.7.Release brake. When the selector lever is
released, the vehicle accelerates. Continue
to depress the accelerator pedal.
Upshifting occurs automatically as long as
the accelerator pedal is fully depressed.
Launch Control is available again only after a
certain distance has been driven.
System limits
This transmission has an overheating protec‐
tion mechanism, which protects the clutch
from extreme stress.
▷Indicator lamp lights up yellow:
transmission too hot.
Avoid high engine stress and fre‐
quent starts.▷Indicator lamp lights up red: transmission
is overheating.
Further driving at a moderate pace is pos‐
sible. At the next opportunity, stop the car,
shut off the engine and allow the transmis‐
sion to cool down.
Avoid fast starts, and on inclines did not accel‐
erate lightly while letting the clutch slip; other‐
wise, the transmission may overheat.
During traffic jams or at very low speeds, use
the Low Speed Assistant, refer to page 74.
M Driving Dynamics Control
The concept The M Driving Dynamics Control affects the
response of the vehicle to accelerator pedal movements.
Programs Response behavior options:▷"Efficient": efficient, comfortable. Minimal
fuel consumption.
Ideal e. g. in city traffic or on snow.▷"Sport": sporty, dynamic.▷"Sport Plus": spontaneous, direct. Maxi‐
mum dynamics.
Selecting a channel
Via M Drive On the Control Display:
1."Settings"2."M Drive 1" or "M Drive 2"3. Select the symbol.4.Select the desired channel.
When M Drive is active, setting is immedi‐
ately applied.
To activate M Drive with the selected settings,
press the corresponding button on the steer‐
ing wheel:
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Calling up information on the info
display
Press the onboard computer button on the
turn signal lever.
Information is displayed in the info display of
the instrument cluster.
Information at a glance
Repeatedly pressing the button on the turn
signal lever calls up the following information in
the info display:
▷Range.▷Average consumption, fuel.▷Average consumption, fuel.▷Average speed.▷Date.▷Speed limit detection.
Not for a multi-functional instrument dis‐
play.▷Time of arrival.
When destination guidance is activated in
the navigation system.▷Distance to destination.
When destination guidance is activated in
the navigation system.
Adjusting the info display
Depending on the vehicle equipment version,
you can select what information from the com‐
puter is to be displayed on the info display of
the instrument cluster.
On the Control Display:1."Settings"2."Instrument cluster"3.Select the desired displays.
Information in detail
Range
Displays the estimated cruising range available
with the remaining fuel.
It is calculated based on your driving style over
the last 20 miles/30 km.
If there is only enough fuel left for less than
45 miles/80 km, the color of the display
changes.
Average fuel consumption
The average fuel consumption is calculated for
the period while the engine is running.
The average fuel consumption is calculated for
the distance traveled since the last reset by the
on-board comupter.
Average speed
Periods in which the vehicle is parked with the
engine manually stopped are not included in
the calculation of the average speed.
Resetting average values
Press and hold the onboard computer button
on the turn signal lever.
Distance to destination
The distance remaining to the destination is
displayed if a destination is entered in the navi‐
gation system before the trip is started.
The distance to the destination is adopted au‐
tomatically.
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A natural, even tire inflation pressure loss in all
four tires will not be recognized. Therefore,
check the tire inflation pressure regularly.
The system could be delayed or malfunction in
the following situations:▷When the system has not been initialized.▷When driving on a snowy or slippery road
surface.▷Sporty driving style: spinning traction
wheels, high lateral acceleration (drifting).▷When driving with snow chains.
Intelligent Safety
The concept
Intelligent Safety enables central operation of
the driver assistance system.
Depending on how the vehicle is equipped, In‐
telligent Safety consists of one or more sys‐
tems that can help prevent a imminent colli‐
sion. These systems are active automatically
every time the engine is started using the
Start/Stop button:
▷Front-end collision warning with City Brak‐
ing function, refer to page 109.▷Pedestrian warning, refer to page 111.
Hints
Personal responsibility
The system does not serve as a substi‐
tute for the driver's personal judgment of the
traffic situation.
Be aware of the traffic situation and the vehi‐
cle's surroundings at all times, otherwise acci‐
dents are still possible despite all warnings.◀
Adapting your speed and driving style
The displays and warnings of the system
do not relieve the driver of the responsibility to
adapt his or her driving speed and style to the
traffic conditions.◀
Be alert
Due to system limitations, warnings may
be not issued at all, or may be issued late or
improperly. Therefore, always be alert and
ready to intervene; otherwise, there is the risk
of an accident.◀
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.◀
At a glance
Button in the vehicle
Intelligent Safety button
Camera
The camera is found near the interior rearview
mirror.
Keep the windshield in the area behind the in‐
terior rearview mirror clean and clear.
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Environmental influences can limit the availa‐
bility of object detection.
If the vehicle systems detect that the vehicle is
located in a residential area, the animal detec‐
tion is temporarily switched off.
Hints Personal responsibility
Night Vision cannot replace the driver's
personal judgment of the visibility conditions
and the traffic situation. The view ahead and
the actual visibility conditions must always be
the basis on which the vehicle speed is ad‐
justed; otherwise, there is a risk to road
safety.◀
Overview
Buttons in the vehicle
Intelligent Safety button
Switch on/switch off heat image
Camera
The camera is automatically heated when the
external temperatures are low.
The camera lens is automatically cleaned to‐
gether with the headlights.
Switching on/off
Switching on automatically When it is dark outside, the system is automat‐
ically active after every driving-off.
Switch off
The system is only switched off until the next
time the engine is started with the Start/Stop
button.
Press button.
The LED goes out. Switching on heat image additionally
The heat image from the Night Vision camera
can also be displayed on the Control Display.
This function has no effect on object detec‐
tion.
Press button.
The image from the camera is displayed on the
Control Display.
Adjustments via the iDrive
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Before driving into a car wash
In order to ensure that the vehicle can roll in a
car wash, take the following steps:
Manual transmission:1.Drive into the car wash.2.Shift to neutral.3.Switch the engine off.4.Switch on the ignition.
M double-clutch transmission:
1.Drive into the car wash.2.Engage selector lever position N.3.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, the transmission position P is
engaged 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 with manual transmission:
1.Press on the clutch pedal.2.Press the Start/Stop button.
To start the engine with a M double clutch
transmission:
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.
Transmission position
Transmission 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‐
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Brake assistant 123
Brake discs, break-in 162
Brake force display 120
Brake lights, adaptive 120
Brake lights, brake force dis‐ play 120
Brake lights, bulb replace‐ ment 195
Brake pads, break-in 162
Braking, hints 164
Breakdown assistance 198
Break-in 162
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 93
Bulb replacement, front 193
Bulb replacement, rear 195
Button, Start/Stop 64
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 199
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 207
Camera, rearview cam‐ era 134
Camera, Side View 136
Camera, Top View 138
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 156
Car battery 196
Carbon ceramic brake M 160
Car care products 205
Care, displays 207
Care, vehicle 205
Cargo 166
Cargo area, enlarging 151
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 157 Cargo, securing 167
Cargo straps, securing cargo 167
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 34
Carpet, care 207
Car wash 204
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 163
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 191
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 160
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing parts 193
Changing wheels 195
Changing wheels/tires 180
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number 9
Check Control 80
Checking the engine oil level electronically 187
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 187
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 206
Cigarette lighter 149 Cleaning displays 207
Climate control 140
Climate control laminated tinted safety glass 163
Climate control wind‐ shield 163
Clock 84
Closing/opening via door lock 39
Closing/opening with remote control 37
Clothes hooks 156
Combination reel, refer to Turn signals 70
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system 70
Comfort Access 41
Compound brake 160
Compressor 181
Computer, refer to On-board computer 89
Condensation on win‐ dows 141
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 165
Condition Based Service CBS 191
Confirmation signal 43
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
ConnectedDrive Services
Control Display 18
Control Display, settings 92
Controller 18
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 123
Convenient opening with the remote control 37
Coolant 190
Coolant level 190
Coolant temperature 84
Cooling function 142
Cooling, maximum 142
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PPaint, vehicle 205
Park Distance Control PDC 131
Parked-car ventilation 145
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 165
Parking aid, refer to PDC 131
Parking brake 68
Parking lights 96
Parts and accessories 7
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 57
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 135
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 131
Pedestrian detection, see Night Vision 114
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 111
Personal Profile 35
Personal Profile, exporting profiles 36
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 48
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 46
Plastic, care 206
Power failure 196
Power sunroof, glass 48
Power windows 45
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 176
Pressure warning FTM, tires 107
Preventing Auto Start Stop 67
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 35
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 23
Protective function, glass sunroof 48 Protective function, win‐
dows 46
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller 18
R Radiator fluid 190
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 34
Radio ready state 64
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 71
Rear automatic climate con‐ trol 143
Rear center armrest 155
Rear lights 195
Rearview camera 133
Rearview mirror 57
Rear window defroster 142
Recirculated-air mode 142
Recommended fuel grade 174
Recommended tire brands 180
Refueling 172
Remaining range 85
Remote control/key 34
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 38
Remote control, univer‐ sal 147
Replacement fuse 197
Replacing bulbs, see Lamp replacement 193
Replacing parts 193
Replacing wheels/tires 180
Reporting safety defects 9
RES button, see Cruise con‐ trol 129
Reserve warning, refer to Range 85
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 105 Residual heat, automatic cli‐
mate control 143
Retaining straps, securing cargo 167
Retreaded tires 180
Reversing lamp, bulb replace‐ ment 195
Roadside parking lights 97
Roller sunblinds 47
RON recommended fuel grade 174
Rope for tow-starting/ towing 202
Rubber components, care 206
S
Safe braking 164
Safety 7
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat 54
Safety belts 53
Safety belts, care 207
Safety Package, refer to Ac‐ tive Protection 120
Safety switch, windows 46
Safety systems, airbags 101
Saving fuel 168
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Screwdriver, see Onboard ve‐ hicle tool kit 193
Screw thread, refer to Screw thread for tow fitting, screw
thread for tow fitting 203
Sealant 181
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 53
Seat heating, front 52
Seat heating, rear 53
Seating position for chil‐ dren 60
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Seats 50
Seat ventilation, front 53
Selection list in instrument cluster 89
Selector lever 73
Selector lever position 73
Sensors, care 207
Sequential mode 74
Service and warranty 8
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service
CBS 191
Service requirements, dis‐ play 86
Services, ConnectedDrive
Servotronic 127
SET button, see Cruise con‐ trol 129
Settings, locking/unlock‐ ing 43
Settings, M Drive 123
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 92
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ rors, steering wheel 56
Shift point indicator 95
Shoulder support 52
Side airbags 101
Side View 136
Signaling, horn 14
Signals when unlocking 43
Sitting safely 50
Size 210
Ski bag 152
Smallest turning radius 210
Smoker's package 149
Snow chains 184
Socket 150
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 192
SOS button 198
Spare fuse 197
Speaker lighting 100
Specified engine oil types 189
Speed, average 90 Speed limit detection, on-
board computer 91
Speed limiter, display 88
Speed Limit Information 88
Speed warning 91
Split screen 23
Sport displays, torque dis‐ play, performance dis‐
play 91
Stability control systems 123
Standard view, head-up dis‐ play 94
Start/stop, automatic func‐ tion 66
Start/Stop button 64
Start function during malfunc‐ tion 35
Starting the engine 65
Status control display, tires 105
Status information, iDrive 22
Status of Owner's Manual 7
Steering assistance 127
Steering wheel, adjusting 58
Steering wheel heating 59
Steering wheel memory 56
Stopping the engine 65
Storage compartments 154
Storage compartments, loca‐ tions 154
Storage, tires 181
Storing the vehicle 207
Suitable engine oils 189
Summer tires, tread 179
Sun visor 149
Supplementary text mes‐ sage 83
Surround View 133
Switch-on times, parked-car ventilation 146
Switch, refer to Cockpit 14
Symbols 6
Symbols in the status field 22
SYNC program, automatic cli‐ mate control 142 System states of dynamic
driving 86
T
Tachometer 83
Tail and brake lights 195
Tail lights 195
Tail lights, bulb replace‐ ment 195
Technical changes, refer to Safety 7
Technical data 210
Technology, BMW M 160
Telephone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 141
Temperature display for ex‐ ternal temperature 84
Temperature, engine oil 83
Terminal, starting aid 200
Text message, supplemen‐ tary 83
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 44
Thermal camera, see Night Vision 114
Thigh support 51
Through-loading system 151
Tilt alarm sensor 45
Tilt glass roof 48
Tilt, seats 50
Time of arrival 91
Tire damage 179
Tire identification marks 177
Tire inflation pressure 176
Tire inflation pressure moni‐ tor, refer to FTM 107
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 104
Tires, changing 180
Tire sealant 181
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