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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 154.▷Storage compartment in the front center
armrest, refer to page 155.▷Storage compartment in the rear center
armrest, refer to page 155.▷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.
Rear center armrest The center armrest contains a storage com‐
partment.
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 123
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 76
Accessories and parts 7
Activated-charcoal filter 143
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 118
Active M differential 127
Active Protection 120
Active seat, front 52
Active seat ventilation, front 53
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 120
Adaptive Light Control 97
Additives, oil 188
Adjusting, steering wheel 59
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 50
After washing vehicle 205
Airbags 101
Airbags, indicator/warning light 102
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 142
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 142
Air distribution, manual 141
Air flow, automatic climate control 141
Air outlets, see ventila‐ tion 145
Air pressure, tires 176
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 181
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 148
Alternative oil types 189
Animal detection, see Night Vision 114
Antifreeze, washer fluid 72
Antilock Brake System, ABS 123
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 125
Approved axle load 210
Approved engine oils, see Suitable engine oil
types 189
Armrest, refer to Front center armrest 155
Armrest, refer to Rear center armrest 155
Arrival time 91
Ashtray 149
Ashtray, rear 150
Assistance when driving off 123
Attentiveness assistant 120
AUTO intensity 141
Automatic car wash 204
Automatic Curb Monitor 57
Automatic deactivation, front- seat passenger airbags 103
Automatic headlight con‐ trol 97
Automatic locking 44
Automatic recirculated-air control 142 Automatic Soft Closing,
doors 40
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 141
AUTO program, intensity 141
Auto Start/Stop function 66
Average fuel consumption 90
Average speed 90
Axle loads, weights 210
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 51
Backrest, seats 50
Backrest, width 52
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 199
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 202
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 196
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 35
Battery, vehicle 196
Belts, safety belts 53
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 156
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 191
BMW M technology 160
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 156 Seite 212ReferenceEverything from A to Z212
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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
Cooling system 190 Seite 213Everything from A to ZReference213
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Maintenance system,BMW 191
Make-up mirror 149
Malfunction displays, see Check Control 80
Manual air distribution 141
Manual air flow 141
Manual brake, refer to Parking brake 68
Manual operation, door lock 39
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 57
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 172
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 132
Manual operation, rearview camera 134
Manual operation, Side View 137
Manual operation, Top View 138
Manual transmission 78
Marking on approved tires 180
Massage seat, front 52
Master key, refer to Remote control 34
Maximum cooling 142
Maximum speed, display 88
Maximum speed, winter tires 181
M carbon ceramic brake 160
M Compound brake 160
M differential, active 127
MDM, M Dynamic Mode 125
M double-clutch transmis‐ sion 73
M Drive 123
M Driver's Package, driving instructions 165
M Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol 77
M Dynamic Mode MDM 125
Measure, units of 93 Medical kit 199
Memory for seat, mirrors, steering wheel 56
Menu EfficientDynamics 86
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 89
Menus, operating, iDrive 18
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 19
Messages, see Check Con‐ trol 80
Microfilter 143
Minimum tread, tires 179
Mirror 57
Mirror memory 56
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 163
Mobility System 181
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 194
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Mounting of child restraint systems 60
M technology 160
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 14
M view, Head-up display 94
N
Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 55
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner 206
New wheels and tires 180
Night Vision 114
Night Vision device, see Night Vision 114
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 202 O
OBD Onboard Diagnosis 192
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 192
Object detection, see Night Vision 114
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 135
Octane rating, refer to Rec‐ ommended fuel grade 174
Odometer 84
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Oil 187
Oil, adding 188
Oil additives 188
Oil change 189
Oil change interval, service requirements 86
Oil filler neck 188
Oil types, alternative 189
Oil types, approved 189
Old batteries, disposal 196
On-board computer 89
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 193
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
Operating concept, iDrive 18
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Auto‐ matic recirculated-air con‐
trol 142
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 84 Seite 217Everything from A to ZReference217
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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
Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory 56 Seite 218ReferenceEverything from A to Z218
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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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Tire tread 179
Tone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Tool 193
Top View 137
Total vehicle weight 210
Touchpad 21
Tow fitting 202
Towing 201
Tow lug, see Tow fitting 202
Tow-starting 201
Tow truck 201
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 104
Transmission, manual trans‐ mission 78
Transporting children safely 60
Tread, tires 179
Trip computer 91
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 70
Trip odometer 84
Truck for tow-starting/ towing 201
Trunk lid closing 41
Trunk lid, emergency unlock‐ ing 41
Trunk lid, hotel function 41
Trunk lid opening 40
Trunk lid via remote con‐ trol 38
Turning circle 210
Turning circle lines, rearview camera 135
Turn signals, operation 70
Turn signals, rear, bulb re‐ placement 195
U
Unintentional alarm 45
Units of measure 93
Universal remote control 147 Unlocking/locking via door
lock 39
Unlocking/locking with re‐ mote control 37
Unlocking, settings 43
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 7
Upholstery care 206
USB interface 154
V
V8 high-performance engine, High-performance engine
V8 160
Vanity mirror 149
Vehicle battery 196
Vehicle battery, replac‐ ing 196
Vehicle, break-in 162
Vehicle care 205
Vehicle features and op‐ tions 6
Vehicle identification num‐ ber 9
Vehicle jack 196
Vehicle paint 205
Vehicle storage 207
Vehicle wash 204
Ventilation 145
Ventilation, refer to Parked- car ventilation 145
Venting, see ventilation 145
Vent, see ventilation 145
VIN, see vehicle identification number 9
Voice activation system 26
W Warning and indicator lamps, see Check Control 80
Warning displays, see Check Control 80
Warning messages, see Check Control 80 Warning triangle 199
Warranty 7
Washer fluid 72
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield 72
Washer system 70
Washing, vehicle 204
Water on roads 164
Weights 210
Welcome lamps during un‐ locking 37
Welcome lights 96
Wheel base, vehicle 210
Wheel cleaner 206
Wheels, changing 180
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires 176
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 107
Wheels, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 104
Width, vehicle 210
Window defroster, rear 142
Windows, powered 45
Windshield, climate con‐ trol 163
Windshield washer fluid 72
Windshield washer noz‐ zles 72
Windshield washer sys‐ tem 70
Windshield wiper 70
Winter storage, care 207
Winter tires, suitable tires 181
Winter tires, tread 179
Wiper 70
Wiper blades, replacing 193
Wiper fluid 72
Wiper, fold-out position 72
Wiper system 70
Wood, care 206
Word match concept, naviga‐ tion 24
Wrench, see Onboard vehicle tool kit 193 Seite 220ReferenceEverything from A to Z220
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