
Indicator/warning lightsThe concept
The indicator and warning lights can light up in
a variety of combinations and colors.
Several of the lights are checked for proper
functioning when the engine is started or the
ignition is switched on, and light up briefly.
Text messages Text messages at the upper edge of the Con‐
trol Display explain the meaning of the dis‐
played indicator and warning lights.
Supplementary text messages
You can call up additional information, e.g., on
the cause of a malfunction and on how to re‐
spond, via Check Control, refer to page  82.
In urgent cases, this information will be shown
as soon as the corresponding light comes on.
Indicator lights without text messages The following indicator lamps notify you that
certain functions are active:
SymbolFunction or systemTurn signals, refer to page  64High-beams/headlamp flasher, refer
to page  87SymbolFunction or systemFront fog lamps, refer to page  88Lamp flashes:
DSC or DTC is regulating the pro‐
pulsive forces in order to maintain
driving stability, refer to page  99The parking brake is set, refer to
page  63Canada: the parking brake is set, re‐
fer to page  63Engine malfunction with adverse ef‐
fect on emissions, refer to
page  248Canada: engine malfunction with
adverse effect on exhaust emis‐
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front fog lamps is switched on as a turning
lamp. This provides improved illumination of
the area inside the curve.
Controls
Activating Switch position  
  with the ignition switched
on.
The turning lamps are automatically switched
on depending on the steering angle or the use
of turn signals.
To avoid blinding oncoming traffic, the Adap‐
tive Light Control does not swivel to the driv‐
er's side when the vehicle is at a standstill.
When driving in reverse, both turning lamps
are active.
Malfunction The warning lamp lights up.A mes‐
sage appears on the Control Display.
Adaptive Light Control is malfunc‐
tioning or has failed. Have the system checked
as soon as possible.
High-beams/roadside
parking lights
1High-beams2Headlamp flasher3Roadside parking lampsLeft and right roadside parking lamps
The vehicle can be illuminated on one side.
Switching on After parking the vehicle, press the lever up or
down beyond the resistance point for ap‐
prox. 2 seconds, arrow 3.
The roadside parking lights drain the battery.
Therefore, do not leave them on for unduly
long periods of time; otherwise, the battery might not have enough power to start the en‐
gine.
Switching off
Briefly press the lever in the opposite direction
to the pressure point, arrow 3.
High-beam Assistant
The concept When the lights are switched on, this system
automatically switches the high beams on and
off. The procedure is controlled by a sensor on
the front of the interior rearview mirror. The as‐
sistant ensures that the high beams are
switched on whenever the traffic situation al‐
lows. The driver can intervene at any time and
switch the high beams on and off as usual.
Activating the High-beam Assistant1.Turn the light switch to    .2.With the low beams switched on, briefly
push the turn indicator lever in the direc‐
tion of the high beam.
The indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up. The high beams are
switched on and off automatically.
The system responds to light from oncoming
traffic and traffic driving ahead of you, and to
adequate illumination, e.g., in towns and cities.
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3.Highlight the desired station.4.Press the controller for an extended period.5.Select the desired memory location.
The stations are stored for the remote control
currently in use.
The stations can also be stored on the pro‐
grammable memory buttons, refer to page  24.
Selecting a station manually
Station selection via the frequency.
1."Radio"2."FM" or "AM"3."Manual"4.To select the frequency: turn the control‐
ler.
To store the station: press the controller for an
extended period.
Renaming a station An FM station with changing station names
can be renamed.
1."Radio"2."FM"3.Select the desired station.4.Open "Options".5."Rename to:"
If necessary, wait for the desired name to
be displayed.
The selected station name is added to the list
of current stations and stored stations.
RDSRDS broadcasts additional information, such
as the station name, in the FM wave band.
Switching the RDS on/off
1."Radio"2."FM"3.Open "Options".4."RDS"
The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
HD Radio™ reception
Many stations broadcast both analog and digi‐
tal signals.
License conditions
HD Radio Technology manufactured under li‐
cense from iBiquity Digital Corporation. U.S.
and Foreign Patents. HD Radio™ and the HD,
HD Radio, and Arc logos are proprietary trade‐
marks of iBiquity Digital Corp.
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Headlight setting
Changing the bulbs and lights may influence
the headlight settings. Have the headlight set‐
ting checked by a service center and corrected
if necessary after changing bulbs or lights.
Removing the headlight cover
The high-beam bulbs can be replaced via the
engine compartment, and the low beam and
turn signal bulbs can be replaced via a folding
cover in the wheel arch.1High-beam cover2Low beam cover3Turn signal bulb socket
To remove the covers:
▷High-beams: fold out the bracket, arrow 4,
and take the cover out of the guide.▷Low beams: unscrew the cover, arrow 5.
Attach the covers carefully
When attaching the covers, proceed
carefully; otherwise, leaks may occur, causing
damage to the headlamp system.◀
Proceed in reverse order when attaching the
covers.
Access via the wheel arch For low beams and turn signals only:
1.Turn the wheel inward.2.Open the folding cover in the wheel arch.
To open the locks, turn them counter‐clockwise all the way using a coin, for ex‐
ample.
Halogen headlights
At a glance
1High-beams/headlight flasher2Parking lights3Low beams4Turn signal
Low beams and high-beams Wear protective goggles and gloves
Halogen bulbs are pressurized. There‐
fore, wear protective goggles and gloves. Oth‐
erwise, there is a danger of injuries if the bulb
is accidentally damaged during replacement.◀
The low beams and high-beams have separate
covers.
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Adhere to the general instructions, refer to
page  250.
With Xenon headlights, the following lights are
designed with LED technology:▷Parking and roadside parking lights.▷Daytime running lights.
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
Parking lights and roadside parking
lights, daytime running lights
H8 bulb, 35 watt
1.Switch off the lights and take the remote
control out of the ignition lock.2.Remove the high-beam cover, refer to
page  251.3.Turn the bulb by approx. 90˚, see arrow,
and pull it out.4.Disconnect the plug, change the bulb and
reconnect the plug.5.Insert the bulb and turn it until it stops.6.Reattach the cover.Turn signals, front
21-watt bulb, PY21W1.Switch off the lights and take the remote
control out of the ignition lock.2.Open the folding cover in the wheel arch,
refer to page  251.3.Turn the turn signal bulb socket 1 to the
left and remove it.4.Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while
turning it to the left for removal and re‐
placement.5.Insert the turn signal bulb socket 1 and
turn it all the way to the right.6.Attach the folding cover in the wheel arch.
Turn signal in exterior mirror
Follow the general instructions on lights and
bulbs, refer to page  250.
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
Tail lights
The tail lights consist of two parts. One part is
in the tailgate and the other is in the fender.
P21W bulbs, 21 watt
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Automatic transmission, 8-gear:
transporting your vehicle
Note Your vehicle is not permitted to be towed.
Therefore, contact a service center in the
event of a breakdown.
Do not have the vehicle towed
Have your vehicle transported on a load‐
ing platform only; otherwise, damage may oc‐
cur.◀
Tow truck
Do not lift the vehicle
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or
body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage
may result.◀
Use the tow fitting screwed in at the front for
maneuvering the vehicle only.
Towing your vehicle
Observe before towing your vehicle Light towing vehicle
The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than your vehicle, or it will not be possible to
control vehicle response.◀
Attaching the tow bar/tow rope correctly
Attach the tow bar or tow rope to the tow
fitting; connecting it to other vehicle parts may
cause damage.◀
Automatic transmission, 6-gear
Selector lever in position N.
Adhere to the towing speed and distance
Do not exceed a towing speed of
40 mph/70 km/h and a towing distance of
90 miles/150 km or damage to the transmis‐
sion can occur.◀
Being towed Follow the towing instructions
Follow all towing instructions, or vehicle
damage or accidents may occur.◀▷Make sure that the ignition is switched on;
otherwise, the low beams, tail lights, turn
signals, and windshield wipers may be un‐
available.▷Do not tow the vehicle with the rear axle
tilted, as the front wheels could turn.▷When the engine is stopped, there is no
power assist. Consequently, more force
needs to be applied when braking and
steering.▷Larger steering wheel movements are re‐
quired.▷Switch on the hazard warning system, de‐
pending on local regulations.▷If the electrical system has failed, clearly
identify the vehicle being towed by placing
a sign or a warning triangle in the rear win‐
dow.
Tow truck
sDrive
Vehicles with automatic transmission, 6-gear.
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Cargo floor panel, foldingup  123  
Cargo floor panel, raising  123 
Cargo net, refer to Partition net  121  
Cargo straps, securing cargo  137 
Car key, refer to Integrated key/remote control  32 
Carpet, care  265 
Car phone, installation loca‐ tion, refer to Center arm‐
rest  126 
Car phone, refer to Tele‐ phone  198 
Car vacuum cleaner, connect‐ ing, refer to Connecting
electrical devices  119 
Car wash  263 
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system  133 
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice  247  
CD/DVD  176 
CD notes  180 
CDs, storing  181 
Cell phone, installation loca‐ tion, refer to Center arm‐
rest  126 
Center armrest, front  126 
Center armrest, rear  126 
Center brake lamp, bulb re‐ placement  255 
Center console, refer to Around the center con‐
sole  18 
Central locking, Comfort Ac‐ cess  39 
Central locking from the in‐ side  37 
Central locking from the out‐ side  33 
Central locking, setting the unlocking characteristics  34 
Central screen, refer to Con‐ trol Display  20 Changes, technical, refer to
Safety  7 
Changing wheels/tires  239 
Check Control  82 
Children, transporting  54 
Child restraint fixing system LATCH  55 
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tems  54 
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting  54 
Child safety locks  57 
Child seat, mounting  54 
Child seats, refer to Trans‐ porting children safely  54 
Chrome parts, care  265 
Cigarette lighter, connecting electrical devices  119 
Cigarette lighter, refer to Lighter  119 
Cigarette lighter socket  119 
Circulation of air, refer to Re‐ circulated air mode  112 
Cleaning, displays  266 
Cleaning your BMW, refer to Care  263 
Clock  73 
Clock, 12h/24h format  78 
Clock, setting the time and date  78 
Clock, setting the time zone  78 
Closing from the inside  37 
Closing from the outside  34 
Clothes hooks  127 
Cockpit  14 
Cold start, refer to Starting the engine  60 
Combination instrument, refer to Instrument cluster  16 
Combination switch, refer to Turn signal/high beams/
headlamp flasher  64 
Combination switch, refer to Washer/wiper system  64 
Comfort Access  39 Comfort Access, battery re‐
placement  41 
Comfort area, refer to Around the center console  18 
Compact wheel, inflation pressure  232 
Compartment for remote control, refer to Ignition
lock  59 
Compartment in floor  123 
Compartments, refer to Stor‐ age compartments  125 
Compass, digital  117 
Computer  75 
Computer, displaying infor‐ mation  75 
Computer, displays on the Control Display  76 
Concierge service  221 
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle  134  
Condition Based Service CBS  247 
Confirmation signals  35 
Connecting, mobile phone, refer to Pairing the mobile
phone  199 
Consumption, refer to Aver‐ age fuel consumption  75 
Contacts  210 
Control Display  20 
Control Display, care  266 
Control Display, settings  79 
Controller  21 
Controls and displays  14 
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility  99 
Convenient operation, glass sunroof  34 
Convenient operation, win‐ dow  34 
Coolant  246 
Coolant, checking the level  246 
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Cooling function, switchingon and off  112 
Cooling, maximum  111 
Cooling system, refer to Cool‐ ant  246  
Corrosion on brake discs  134 
Courtesy lights, refer to Inte‐ rior lights  89 
Cradle for telephone or mo‐ bile phone, refer to Snap-in
adapter  207 
Cruise control  103 
Cruise control, malfunc‐ tion  105 
Cupholder  127 
Curb weight, refer to Weights  270 
Current fuel consumption  74 
Current location, storing  148 
Curve lights, refer to Adaptive Light Control  86 
D
Dashboard lighting, refer to Instrument lighting  89 
Dashboard, refer to Cock‐ pit  14 
Data, technical  270 
Date, date format  79 
Date, setting  78 
Daytime running lights  86 
Daytime running lights, bulb replacement  253 
Defroster, rear window  113 
Destination entry via the ad‐ dress book  148 
Destination guidance  155 
Destination guidance with in‐ termediate destinations  153 
Destination input, naviga‐ tion  146 
Digital clock  73 
Digital compass  117 
Digital radio  169 
Dimming mirrors  52 Directional indicators, refer to
Turn signals  64 
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting  89 
Displays and controls  14 
Displays, care  266 
Displays, cleaning  266 
Displays, refer to Instrument cluster  16 
Disposal, coolant  246 
Disposal, vehicle battery  256 
Distance warning, refer to Park Distance Control
PDC  105 
Divided rear seat backrest, re‐ fer to Cargo area, enlarg‐
ing  121  
Divided screen view, split screen  24 
Door key, refer to Remote control with integrated
key  32 
Door lock  36 
Doors, manual operation  37 
Doors, unlocking and locking, confirmation signals  35 
Doors, unlocking and locking from the inside  37 
Doors, unlocking and locking from the outside  34 
DOT Quality Grades  238 
Downhill control  101 
Draft-free ventilation  113 
Drive-off assistant  102 
Driving away on inclines, refer to Drive-off assistant  102 
Driving notes, breaking in  132  
Driving notes, general  132 
Driving on poor roads  134 
Driving stability control sys‐ tems  99 
Driving through water  133 
Driving tips, refer to Driving notes  132 Dry air, refer to Cooling func‐
tion  112 
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol  99 
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol  100  
DTMF suffix dialing  204 
DVD/CD  176 
DVDs, storing  181 
DVD, video  178 
Dynamic destination guid‐ ance  162 
Dynamic Stability Control DSC  99 
Dynamic Traction Control DTC  100 
E ECO PRO  140 
ECO PRO display  140 
ECO PRO driving mode  140 
ECO PRO mode  140 
EfficientDynamics, refer to Saving fuel  139 
Electrical malfunction, door lock  37 
Electrical malfunction, driver's door  37 
Electrical malfunction, fuel filler flap  229 
Electrical malfunction, tail‐ gate  38 
Electric seat adjustment  47 
Electronic brake-force distri‐ bution  99 
Electronic engine oil level check  243 
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to Dynamic Sta‐
bility Control DSC  99 
Emergency operation, auto‐ matic transmission, refer to
Overriding selector lever
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