Washer fluid
General information Antifreeze for washer fluid
Antifreeze is flammable and can cause
injuries if used improperly.
Therefore, keep it away from sources of igni‐
tion.
Only keep it in the closed original container
and inaccessible to children.
Follow the notes and instructions on the con‐
tainer.
United States: The washer fluid mixture ratio is
regulated by the U.S. EPA and many individual
states; do not exceed the allowable washer
fluid dilution ratios limits that apply. Follow the
usage instructions on the washer fluid con‐
tainer. Use BMW's Windshield Washer Con‐
centrate or the equivalent.◀
Washer fluid reservoir Adding washer fluid
Only add washer fluid when the engine is
cool, and then close the cover completely to
avoid contact between the washer fluid and
hot engine parts.
Otherwise, there is the danger of fire and a risk
to personal safety if the fluid is spilled.◀
All washer nozzles are supplied from one res‐
ervoir.
The recommended minimum filling quantity is
0.2 US gal/1 liter.
Fill with a mixture of window washing concen‐
trate and tap water; if needed, add antifreeze
according to the manufacturer instructions.
Mix the washer fluid before adding to maintain
the correct mixing ratio.
Do not fill in undiluted window washing con‐
centrate and antifreeze and do not fill in pure
water; this could damage the washer system.
Do not mix window washing concentrate from
different manufacturers; this could cause the
washer nozzles to clog.
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic, 6-gear
In addition to the fully automatic mode, gears
can also be shifted manually using Steptronic,
refer to page 68.
Parking the vehicle Secure the vehicle
Before leaving the vehicle with the en‐
gine running, move the selector lever to posi‐
tion P and set the handbrake; otherwise, the
vehicle will begin moving.◀
Disengaging the remote control To remove the remote control from the ignition
lock, first move the selector lever to position P
and switch off the engine: interlock. Remove
the remote control from the ignition lock, refer
to page 59.
Selector lever positions
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Enlarging the cargo area
General information
The cargo area can be enlarged by folding
down the rear seat backrests.
The rear seat backrest is divided at a ratio of
40-20-40.
The backrests can be adjusted to 10 different
positions between the comfort and transport
positions and they can be folded down.
In the comfort position, the backrests are tilted
back to the greatest possible angle and in the
transport position they are nearly vertical.
Before mounting a child restraint fixing system,
note the instructions, refer to page 54.
Danger of pinching
Before folding down the rear seat back‐
rests, ensure that path of movement of the
backrests is clear. Especially when the middle
section is folded down, ensure that no one is
located in or reaches into the path of move‐
ment of the rear seat backrests. Otherwise, in‐
juries or damage may result.◀
Observe the instructions concerning the
safety belt
Observe the instructions concerning the safety
belt, refer to page 48. Otherwise, personal pro‐
tection may be compromised.◀
Adjusting the outer backrests1.Reach into the recess and pull the lever to‐
ward the front.2.Engage the backrest in the desired posi‐
tion or fold it down.
On the left side, the outer and center backrests
are adjusted jointly toward the front if both
backrests are engaged in the same lock-in po‐
sition.
The backrests can be adjusted separately to‐
ward the rear. Note that the center backrest
cannot be tilted farther down than the left
backrest.
Adjusting only the center backrest
1.Pull the loop, arrow.2.Engage the backrest in the desired posi‐
tion or fold it down.
Folding the backrests back up
When the backrests are folded back up, they
engage in the transport position.
To set the desired backrest tilt or comfort po‐
sition, pull the lever of the left/right backrest or
the loop of the center backrest forward.
Locking the backrest
Before letting passengers ride in the rear,
engage the seat backrests, locking them in
place. Otherwise, there is the danger of an ac‐
cident due to unexpected seat movement.◀
Partition net Firmly attach the partition net
Make sure that the partition net is firmly
attached; otherwise, injuries may result.◀
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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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LATCH child restraint fixingsystem 55
Leather, care 264
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 250
Length, refer to Dimen‐ sions 270
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 25
License plate lamp, bulb re‐ placement 255
Light-alloy wheels, care 265
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 250
Lighter 119
Lighting– Instruments 89
Lighting, light and bulb re‐
placement 250
Lighting, vehicle, refer to Lamps 85
Lights, parking lamps/low beams 85
Light switch 85
Limit, refer to Speed limit 83
Load 137
Loading 136
Lock buttons, doors, refer to Locking 37
Locking from the inside 37
Locking from the outside 34
Locking, setting the confirma‐ tion signals 35
Locking the vehicle from the inside 37
Locking without remote con‐ trol, refer to Comfort Ac‐
cess 39
Locks, doors, and win‐ dows 57
Longlife oils, alternative oil types 245
Longlife oils, refer to Ap‐ proved engine oils 245
Low beams 85
Low beams, automatic 86
Low beams, automatic, refer
to High-beam Assistant 87
Low beams, bulb replace‐ ment 251
Lower back support, refer to Lumbar support 47
Luggage rack, rear luggage rack 138
Luggage rack, refer to Roof- mounted luggage rack 138
Lumbar support 47
M
Main inspection, refer to Service requirements 80
Maintenance 247
Maintenance, refer to Service booklet
Maintenance, refer to Service requirements 80
Maintenance require‐ ments 247
Maintenance system BMW 247
Makeup mirror 119
Malfunction, automatic trans‐ mission with Steptronic 69
Malfunction, door lock 37
Malfunction, fuel filler flap 229
Malfunction, tailgate 38
Malfunction warnings, refer to Check Control 82
Manual air distribution 111
Manual mode, automatic transmission with Step‐
tronic 68, 71
Manual operation, door lock 37
Manual operation, driver's door 37
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 229 Manual operation, selector
lever lock, automatic trans‐
mission 69
Manual seat adjustment 46
Map, destination entry 151
Map display in black and white 160
Map in split screen 159
Map view 157
Marking on approved tires 240
Master key, refer to Remote control with integrated
key 32
Maximum cooling 111
Maximum speed, winter tires 240
Medical kit, refer to First aid kit 258
Memory, refer to Seat and mirror memory 50
Menus, operating, iDrive 20
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 21
Message list, traffic bulle‐ tins 159
Messages 212
Microfilter, with automatic cli‐ mate control 113
Minimum tread, tires 239
Mirror, memory, refer to Seat and mirror memory 50
Mirrors 51
Mirrors– Automatic Curb Monitor 51
Mirrors, folding in and out 52
Mirrors, heating 52
Mirrors, interior mirror 52
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 133
Mobile phone, installation lo‐ cation, refer to Center arm‐
rest 126
Mobile phone, refer to Tele‐ phone 198
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
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Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐play 20
Mounting of child restraint fix‐ ing systems 54
MP3 player 186
Multimedia 176
Music collection 181
Music search 183
Music, storing 181
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Navigation 144
Navigation data 144
Navigation data, updat‐ ing 144
Navigation system, destina‐ tion entry by voice 152
Neck restraints, refer to Head restraints 49
Nets, refer to Storage com‐ partments 127
Neutral cleaner, care 265
New wheels and tires 239
Notes 6, 215
Nozzles, refer to Ventila‐ tion 113
O OBD Onboard Diagnos‐ tics 248
OBD socket, refer to Socket for OBD Onboard Diagno‐
sis 248
Octane number, refer to Fuel quality 230
Octane rating, refer to Rec‐ ommended fuel grade 230
Odometer 73
Office 209
Oil additives 245
Oil consumption 243
Oil, refer to Engine oil 243
Oil types, alternative 245
Oil types, approved 245 Old batteries, disposal 256
Onboard Diagnostics OBD 248
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 20
Onboard vehicle tool kit 249
Opening and closing, Comfort Access 39
Opening and closing from the inside 37
Opening and closing from the outside 34
Opening and closing using the door lock 36
Opening and closing using the remote control 34
Operating concept, iDrive 20
Outside-air mode, automatic climate control 112
Outside air, refer to Recircu‐ lated air mode 112
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 74
P Paint, vehicle 264
Pairing, mobile phone 199
Panic mode 35
Panoramic glass sunroof 44
Panoramic glass sunroof, convenient operation 34
Panoramic glass sunroof, ini‐ tializing 45
Panoramic glass sunroof, opening/closing 44
Panoramic glass sunroof, pinch protection 45
Panoramic glass sunroof, power failure 45
Panoramic glass sunroof, re‐ mote control 34
Panoramic glass sunroof, tilt‐ ing 44
Park Distance Control PDC 105 Parked-car ventilation 113
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 134
Parking aid, refer to Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 105
Parking assistant, refer to Park Distance Control
PDC 105
Parking brake 63
Parking lamps 85
Parking lamps/low beams 85
Parking lights, bulb replace‐ ment 252
Partition net 121
Passenger side mirror, tilt‐ ing 51
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 105
Performance Control 101
Personal information 209
Personal Profile 32
Pinch protection, panoramic glass sunroof 45
Pinch protection, win‐ dows 43
Plastic, care 265
Pollen, refer to Microfilter/ activated-charcoal filter with
automatic climate con‐
trol 113
Poor road operation 134
Position, storing 148
Postal code, entering in navi‐ gation 147
Power failure 256
Power windows, opening and closing 43
Power windows, refer to Win‐ dows 42
Power windows, safety switch 43
Prescribed engine oils, refer to Approved engine oils 245
Pressure, tires 232
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TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐tor 95
Traction control 100
Traffic bulletins, naviga‐ tion 159
Transmission, automatic transmission with Step‐
tronic 67, 70
Transmission lock, refer to Changing the selector lever
positions 68
Transmission lock, refer to P Park 68
Transmission, overriding se‐ lector lever lock in case of
automatic transmission with
Steptronic 69
Transmission positions, auto‐ matic transmission with
Steptronic 70
Transporting children safely 54
Treble, tone 166
Trip computer, refer to Dis‐ plays on the Control Dis‐
play 76
Trip-distance counter, refer to Trip odometer 73
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 64
Trip odometer 73
Trips, planning 153
Trunk, refer to Cargo area 120
Turning circle, refer to Dimen‐ sions 270
Turning lamps, refer to Adap‐ tive Light Control 86
Turn signal, bulb replace‐ ment 253
Turn signal, indicator/warning lamp 16
Turn signals 64
Turn signals, bulb replace‐ ment, front 253 Turn signals, triple turn signal
activation 64
U Uniform Tire Quality Grading/ UTQG 238
Unintentional alarms 42
Units, average fuel consump‐ tion 77
Units of measure, changing on the Control Display 77
Units, temperature 77
Universal remote control 115
Unlocking, from the inside 37
Unlocking, from the out‐ side 34
Unlocking, hood 243
Unlocking, setting the unlock‐ ing characteristics 34
Unlocking the tailgate 40
Unlocking without remote control, refer to Comfort Ac‐
cess 39
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 6
Update, software 193
Upholstery care 264
USB audio interface 187
USB interface 125
V Vacuum cleaner, connecting, refer to Connecting electri‐
cal devices 119
Vanity mirror 119
Vehicle battery, chang‐ ing 255
Vehicle, breaking in 132
Vehicle care 264
Vehicle care, refer to Care 263
Vehicle equipment 6
Vehicle identification num‐ ber 198 Vehicle identification number,
refer to Identification num‐
ber in the engine compart‐
ment 242
Vehicle jack 255
Vehicle paint 264
Vehicle storage 266
Vehicle, switching off 61
Vehicle wash 263
Ventilation 113
Ventilation, draft-free 113
Ventilation, refer to Parked- car ventilation 113
Version of the navigation data 144
Video playback 178
Voice activation, naviga‐ tion 152
Voice activation, short com‐ mands 272
Voice activation system 27
Volume, setting 166
W
Warning and indicator lamps 17
Warning messages, refer to Check Control 82
Warning signal volumes 167
Warning triangle 258
Washer/wiper system 64
Washer/wiper system, rain sensor 65
Washer/wiper system, washer fluid 67
Washer/wiper system, wind‐ shield washer nozzles 66
Washer fluid 67
Washer fluid reservoir 67
Washing, vehicle 263
Waste tray, refer to Ash‐ tray 119
Water on roads, refer to Driv‐ ing through water 133
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