
Starting Roadside Assistance without
TeleService1."BMW Assist" or "ConnectedDrive"2."Roadside Assistance"
The Roadside Assistance number is dis‐
played. If the mobile phone is paired, a
connection is established to Roadside As‐
sistance.
Starting Roadside Assistance with
TeleService
General information
In vehicles equipped with TeleService, support
is first offered by TeleService Diagnosis and
then, if necessary, by TeleService Help.
1."BMW Assist" or "ConnectedDrive"2."Roadside Assistance"3."Start service"
TeleService Diagnosis
TeleService Diagnosis enables the wireless
transmission of detailed vehicle data that are
important for vehicle diagnosis. These data are
transmitted automatically.
After the data are transmitted, the voice con‐
nection to Roadside Assistance is re-estab‐
lished.
BMW Online
At a glance
A business search can be opened via BMW
Online.
License conditions
This product contains NetFront Browser soft‐
ware of ACCESS Co., Ltd. Copyright © 2007
ACCESS Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.
NetFront is a trademark or registered trade‐
mark of ACCESS CO., LTD., in Japan and
other countries.
This software is based in part on the work of
the Independent JPEG Group.
Requirements▷Subscription to the optional Convenience
Plan.▷The date setting on the Control Display is
current.▷The vehicle is located within wireless net‐
work coverage.
Starting BMW Online
1."BMW Assist" or "ConnectedDrive"2."BMW Online"3.If necessary, "OK"
The BMW Online home page is displayed.
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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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Tow fitting, information on use▷Use only the tow fitting provided with
the vehicle and screw it all the way in.▷Use the tow fitting for towing on paved
roads only.▷Avoid lateral loading of the tow fitting, e.g.,
do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting.
Otherwise, damage to the tow fitting and the
vehicle can occur.◀
Screw thread
Press on the lower part of the cover. The cover
is pushed out at the top edge and can be
pulled out.
Tow-starting
Note Do not tow-start your vehicle.
Due to the automatic transmission, the engine
cannot be started by tow-starting.
Have the cause of the starting difficulties rem‐
edied.
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Automatic transmission1.Release the parking brake, refer to
page 63.2.Drive into the car wash.3.Depress the brake pedal if necessary.4.Engage the selector lever or transmission
position N.5.Switch the engine off.6.Leave the remote control in the ignition
lock so that the vehicle can roll.
In 8-gear automatic transmissions, transmis‐
sion position P is engaged automatically:
▷Automatically after approx. 30 minutes.▷When the remote control is removed from
the ignition lock.
Headlights
▷Do not rub dry and do not use abrasive or
caustic cleansers.▷Soak areas that have been soiled e.g. due
to 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.
Fully remove any residue from the windows to
prevent obstruction of view from streaking,
wiping noises, and wiper wear.
Vehicle careCar care productsBMW recommends using cleaning and care
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 high air pollution or natural contami‐
nants, such as tree resin or pollen, can have an
impact on the vehicle paint. Tailor the fre‐
quency and extent of your car care to these in‐
fluences.
Immediately remove aggressive substances,
such as spilled fuel, oil, grease, or bird drop‐
pings, to prevent damage to or discoloration of
the paintwork.
Leather care
Remove dust from the leather often, using a
cloth or vacuum cleaner.
Otherwise, particles of dust and road grime
chafe in pores and folds, and lead to increased
wear and premature degradation of the leather
surface.
To guard against discoloration, such as from
clothing, provide leather care roughly every
two months.
Clean light-colored leather more frequently as
dust and dirt are more noticeable.
Use leather care products; otherwise, dirt and
grease will gradually break down the protective
layer of the leather surface.
Suitable care products are available from the
service center.
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 99
Accident, refer to Emergency Request, initiating 257
Acoustic signal, refer to Check Control 82
Activated charcoal filter with automatic climate con‐
trol 113
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 98
Adaptive Light Control 86
Additional telephone 198
Additives, coolant 246
Additives, engine oil 245
After washing vehicle 264
Airbags 90
Airbags, indicator/warning light 93
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated air mode 112
Air conditioning mode, auto‐ matic climate control 110
Air conditioning mode, venti‐ lation 113
Air distribution, auto‐ matic 111
Air distribution, manual 111
Air drying, refer to Cooling function 112
Air flow rate 112
Airing, refer to Ventila‐ tion 113
Air pressure, refer to Tire in‐ flation pressure 232
Air supply, automatic climate control 110
Air supply, ventilation 113 Air vents, refer to Ventila‐
tion 113
Alarm system 41
Alarm system, avoiding unin‐ tentional alarms 42
Alarm system, ending an alarm 41
Alarm system, interior motion sensor 42
Alarm system, tilt alarm sen‐ sor 42
All around the headliner 19
ALL program 112
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 240
All-wheel drive, refer to xDrive 101
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 116
AM/FM station 168
Announcement, navigation, see Spoken instruc‐
tions 157
Antifreeze, coolant 246
Antifreeze, washer fluid 67
Antilock Brake System, ABS 99
Anti-slip control, refer to Dy‐ namic Stability Control
DSC 99
Anti-theft protection 34
Appointments 214
Approved axle loads, refer to Weights 270
Approved engine oils 245
Approved gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights 270
Armrest, refer to Center arm‐ rest 126 Arrival time, refer to Com‐
puter 76
Ashtray 119
Assistance with driving off, refer to Drive-off assis‐
tant 102
Assistance with starting en‐ gine, refer to Jump-start‐
ing 258
Audio device, external 126
Audio playback 177
Audio playback, Blue‐ tooth 189
Automatic, air distribu‐ tion 111
Automatic, air flow rate 111
Automatic car wash 263
Automatic climate con‐ trol 110
Automatic climate control, automatic air distribu‐
tion 111
Automatic, cruise control 103
Automatic Curb Monitor 51
Automatic headlight con‐ trol 86
Automatic recirculated air control 112
Automatic Start/Stop func‐ tion 61
Automatic transmission with Steptronic 67, 70
Automatic transmission with Steptronic, interlock 67
Automatic transmission with Steptronic, kickdown 68, 70
Automatic transmission with Steptronic, overriding selec‐
tor lever lock 69
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Fuel consumption display,average fuel consump‐
tion 75
Fuel consumption display, current fuel consump‐
tion 74
Fuel-efficient driving, refer to Current fuel consump‐
tion 74
Fuel filler flap 228
Fuel filler flap, closing 228
Fuel filler flap, opening 228
Fuel filler flap, unlocking in case of an electrical mal‐
function 229
Fuel gauge 74
Fuel, refer to Average fuel consumption 75
Fuel, saving 139
Fuel tank capacity, refer to Filling capacities 271
Fuel tank contents, refer to Filling capacities 271
Fuel tank, refer to Filling ca‐ pacities 271
Fuse 256
G
Garage door opener, refer to Integrated universal remote
control 115
Gasoline 230
Gasoline gauge, refer to Fuel gauge 74
Gas station recommenda‐ tion 157
Gear change, automatic transmission with Step‐
tronic 68, 71
Gear change, via shift pad‐ dles 71
Gear display, automatic trans‐ mission with Steptronic 67
General driving notes 132
Glare protection 119 Glass sunroof, electric, opera‐
tion 34
Glass sunroof, refer to Panor‐ amic glass sunroof 44
Glove compartment 125
Glove compartment, light‐ ing 125
GPS navigation, refer to Navi‐ gation system 144
Gross vehicle weight, refer to Weights 270
H
Halogen headlamps, bulb re‐ placement 251
Handbrake, refer to Parking brake 63
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 116
Hands-free microphone 18
Hazard warning system 257
HDC Hill Descent Con‐ trol 101
HD Radio 169
Head airbags 90
Headlamp control, refer to Parking lamps/low
beams 85
Headlamp flasher 64
Headlamps, bulb replace‐ ment 251
Headlamps, care 264
Headlamps, cleaning 66
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 86
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 86
Headlight cover, remov‐ ing 251
Headlight flasher, indicator lamp 17
Headlights 85
Headlights, cleaning, washer fluid 67
Headliner 19 Head restraints 49
Head restraints, adjusting the height 49
Head restraints, removing 50
Heatable mirrors 52
Heatable rear window 113
Heatable seats 48
Heating, mirrors 52
Heating, seats 48
Heavy cargo, refer to Stowing cargo 137
Height adjustment, seats 46
Height, refer to Dimen‐ sions 270
High-beam Assistant 87
High-beams 87
High beams/low beams, auto‐ matic, refer to High-beam
Assistant 87
High beams, bulb replace‐ ment 251
High-beams, indicator lamp 17
High-pressure washers 263
Hill Descent Control HDC 101
Hill drive-off assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 102
Hills 134
Holder for beverages 127
Holder for remote control, re‐ fer to Ignition lock 59
Homepage 6
Hood 243
Hood, opening 243
Horn 14
Hot exhaust system 133
Hotline 223
House number, entering for navigation 147
Hydraulic brake assistant 99
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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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Profile depth, refer to Mini‐mum tread depth 239
Profile, tires 238
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 24
Protection function, refer to Pinch protection, panoramic
glass sunroof 45
Protective function, refer to Pinch protection system,
windows 43
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller 21
R Radiator fluid, refer to Cool‐ ant 246
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control with
integrated key 32
Radio ready state 59
Radio ready state, switched off 60
Radio ready state, switched on 59
Radio setting, refer to Radio ready state 59
Rain sensor 65
Random 177
Random playback 177
Range 75
RDS 169
Reading lights 89
Reading out loud 216
Rear lights, refer to Tail lights 253
Rear luggage rack 138
Rear seat backrest, folda‐ ble 121
Rear seats, adjusting the backrest tilt 121
Rear seats, adjusting the head restraints 50
Rear seats, folding down 121 Rear seats, folding down the
backrests 121
Rear socket 120
Rearview camera, clean‐ ing 109
Rearview mirror, refer to Mir‐ rors 51
Rear window defroster 113
Rear window, washing 66
Rear window wiper 66
Recirculated air mode 112
Recommended fuel grade 230
Recommended tire brands 240
Redialing 205
Refueling 228
Remaining distance to desti‐ nation, refer to Com‐
puter 76
Remaining range for service, refer to Service require‐
ments 80
Remaining range, refer to Range 75
Reminders 216
Remote app 225
Remote control 32
Remote control, battery re‐ placement 41
Remote control, Comfort Ac‐ cess 39
Remote control, garage door opener 115
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 36
Remote control, removing from the ignition lock 59
Remote control, service data 247
Remote control, tailgate 35
Remote control, univer‐ sal 115
Remote inquiry 204
Remote Services 225
Replacement fuse 256 Replacement remote con‐
trol 32
Replacing wheels/tires 239
Reporting safety defects 9
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel gauge 74
Reservoir for washer fluid, re‐ fer to Washer fluid reser‐
voir 67
Resetting, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 96
Restraining systems, refer to Safety belts 48
Restraint systems for chil‐ dren 54
Retaining straps, securing cargo 137
Retreaded tires 240
Reverse gear, automatic transmission with Step‐
tronic 68
Rim cleaner, care 265
Road, avoiding 155
Road detour 155
Roadside Assistance 221
Roadside parking lamp, bulb replacement 253
Roadside parking lights 87
RON recommended fuel grade 230
RON, refer to Fuel qual‐ ity 230
Roof load capacity 270
Roof-mounted luggage rack 138
Rope, refer to Towing 261
Route 156
Route criteria, route 155
Route, displaying 156
Route section, bypass‐ ing 156
RSC Runflat System Compo‐ nent, refer to Run-flat
tires 241
Rubber components, care 265 Seite 289Everything from A to ZReference289
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