
CockpitVehicle features and options
This 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 tothe 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.
All around the steering wheel
1Roller sunblind   472Safety switch for the windows and the
roller sunblind in the rear   463Power windows  454Exterior mirror operation   575Driver assistance systemsActive Blind Spot Detec‐
tion   118Intelligent Safety   108Lane departure warning   117Night Vision  114Head-up Display   936LightsSeite 14At a glanceCockpit14
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For more information, see Tire Pressure Moni‐
tor, refer to page  104.
Steering system Steering system in some cases defec‐
tive.
Have the steering system checked by
the service center.
Engine functions Have the vehicle checked by the serv‐ice center.
For additional information, refer to On-
board Diagnostics socket, refer to page  192.
Lane departure warning System is switched on and under cer‐
tain circumstances warns if a detected
lane is left without flashing beforehand.
For additional information, refer to Lane depar‐
ture warning, refer to page  117.
Green lights Turn signal Turn signal on.
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator
lamp indicates that a turn signal bulb
has failed.
For additional information, refer to Turn signal,
refer to page  70.
Parking lights, headlight control Parking lights or headlights are acti‐
vated.
For additional information, refer to
Parking lights/low beams, headlight control, re‐
fer to page  96.High-beam Assistant
High-beam Assistant is switched on.
High beams are activated and off auto‐
matically as a function of the traffic sit‐
uation.
For additional information, refer to High-beam
Assistant, refer to page  98.
Cruise control The system is switched on. It maintains
the speed that was set using the con‐
trol elements on the steering wheel.
Blue lights
High beams High beams are activated.
For additional information, refer to High
beams, refer to page  70.
General lamps
Check Control At least one Check Control message is
displayed or is stored. The symbol is
shown in the display of the instrument
cluster.
M Drive M Drive 1 is activated.
M Drive 2 is activated.
Text messages Text messages in combination with a symbol
in the instrument cluster explain a Check Con‐
trol message and the meaning of the indicator
and warning lights.Seite 82ControlsDisplays82
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HintsCheck 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.◀
At a glance
Button in the vehicle
Rearview camera
Camera
The camera lens is located under the BMW
emblem of the tail gate. The image quality may
be impaired by dirt. The camera calibrates it‐
self regularly after the system has been
switched off. This is why the emblem on the
tailgate remains open after the system has
been deactivated and while driving. The em‐
blem closes automatically as soon as calibra‐
tion is complete.
Clean the camera lens, refer to page  207.
Switching on/off
Switching on automatically With the engine running, engage lever in posi‐
tion P R.
The rearview camera image is displayed if the
system was switched on via the 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.
The PDC is shown on the Control Display.
Switching the view via iDrive With PDC activated or Top View switched on:
  "Rear view camera"
The rearview camera image is displayed.
Display on the Control Display
Functional requirement
▷The rearview camera is switched on.▷The trunk lid is fully closed.
Activating assistance functions
More than one assistance function can be ac‐
tive at the same time.
▷Parking aid lines
  "Parking aid lines"
Lanes and turning radius are indicated.
▷Obstacle marking
  "Obstacle marking"
Spatially-shaped markings are displayed.
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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  207.
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.
The lane line depends on the engaged
gear and the current steering angle. TheSeite 138ControlsDriving comfort138
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IIce warning, see External temperature warning  84 
Icy roads, see External tem‐ perature warning  84 
Identification marks, tires  177 
Identification number, see ve‐ hicle identification num‐
ber  9 
iDrive  18 
Ignition key, refer to Remote control  34 
Ignition off  64 
Ignition on  64 
Indication of a flat tire  105 , 107  
Indicator and alarm lamps, see Check Control  80 
Indicator lamp, see Check Control  80 
Individual air distribution  141 
Individual settings, refer to M Drive  123 
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile  35 
Inflation pressure, tires  176 
Inflation pressure warning FTM, tires  107 
Info display, refer to On- Board computer  89 
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM  105 
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM  107 
Instrument cluster  79 
Instrument cluster, electronic displays  79 
Instrument lighting  99 
Integrated key  34 
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle  29 
Intelligent Emergency Re‐ quest  198 
Intelligent Safety  108 Intensity, AUTO pro‐
gram  141 
Interior equipment  147 
Interior lights  99 
Interior lights during unlock‐ ing  37 
Interior lights with the vehicle locked  38 
Interior motion sensor  45 
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature  58 
Internet page  6 
Interval display, service re‐ quirements  86 
Interval mode  71 
J
Jacking points for the vehicle jack  196 
Jump-starting  199 
K
Key/remote control  34 
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access  41 
Key Memory, refer to Per‐ sonal Profile  35 
Knee airbag  102 
L Lamp replacement, front  193 
Lamp replacement, rear  195 
Lane departure warning  117 
Lane margin, warning  117 
Language on Control Dis‐ play  93 
Lashing eyes, securing cargo  167 
LATCH child restraint sys‐ tem  62 
Launch Control  76 
Leather, care  206 LED headlights, bulb replace‐
ment  194 
LED light  194 
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes  194 
Length, vehicle  210 
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing  24 
License plate lamp, bulb re‐ placement  195 
Light alloy wheels, care  206 
Light control  97 
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs  194 
Lighting  96 
Lighting, speaker  100 
Lights  96 
Lights and bulbs  193 
Light switch  96 
Load  167 
Loading  166 
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  41 
Lock, power window  46 
Locks, doors, and win‐ dows  63 
Low beams  96 
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant  98 
Lower back support  51 
Low Speed Assistant  74 
Lumbar support  51 
M
Maintenance  191 
Maintenance require‐ ments  191 
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