
Operational readiness of airbag
system
When the ignition is switched on, refer
to page  60, the warning lamp comes on
briefly to indicate that the entire airbag
system and the belt tensioners are operational.
Airbag system malfunction
▷The warning lamp does not light up after
the ignition is switched on.▷Warning light remains permanently on.
Have the airbag system checked without
delay if there is a malfunction
In the event of a malfunction in the airbag sys‐
tem, have it checked without delay; otherwise,
there is the risk that the system will not func‐
tion as intended even if a sufficiently severe
accident occurs.◀
FTM Flat Tire Monitor The conceptThe system does not measure the actual infla‐
tion pressure in the tires.
It detects a pressure loss in a tire by comparing
the rotational speeds of the individual wheels
while moving.
In the event of a pressure loss, the diameter
and therefore the rotational speed of the corre‐
sponding wheel change. This is detected and
reported as a flat tire.
Functional requirements
The system must have been initialized when
the tire inflation pressure was correct; other‐
wise, reliable signaling of a flat tire is not en‐
sured. Initialize the system after each correc‐
tion of the tire inflation pressure and after
every tire or wheel change.
System limits Sudden tire damage
Sudden serious tire damage caused by
external influences cannot be indicated in ad‐
vance.◀
A natural, even pressure loss in all four tires
cannot be detected. Therefore, check the tire
inflation pressure regularly.
The system could be delayed or malfunction in
the following situations:▷When the system has not been initialized.▷When driving on a snowy or slippery road
surface.▷Sporty driving style: slip in the drive
wheels, high lateral acceleration.▷When driving with snow chains.
Status display
The current status of the Flat Tire Monitor can
be displayed on the Control Display, e.g.,
whether or not the FTM is active.
1."Vehicle Info"2."Vehicle status"3.  "Flat Tire Monitor"
The status is displayed.
Initialization
The initialization process adopts the set infla‐
tion tire pressures as reference values for the
detection of a flat tire. Initialization is started by
confirming the inflation pressures.
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Resetting the systemReset the system after adjusting the tire infla‐
tion pressure and every time a tire or wheel is
changed.1."Vehicle Info"2."Vehicle status"3."Reset"4.Start the engine, but do not start driving.5.Start the system reset with "Reset".6.Drive away.
The tires are shown in gray and "Resetting
TPM..." is displayed.
After a short trip at over 30 km/h, the set tire
inflation pressures are adopted as target val‐
ues. The system reset is completed as you
drive, and can be interrupted at any time.
When driving resumes, the reset is continued
automatically. On the Control Display, the tires
are shown in green and "TPM active" is dis‐
played again.
The trip can be interrupted at any time. When
driving resumes, the reset is continued auto‐
matically.
If a flat tire is detected while the system is re‐
setting, all tires on the Control Display are dis‐
played in yellow. The message "Low tire!" is
shown.
Low tire pressure message The small warning light lights up yel‐
low and the large warning light lights
up red. A message appears on the
Control Display. In addition, a signal
sounds.
▷There is a flat tire or a major loss in tire in‐
flation pressure.▷The system was not reset. The system
therefore issues warnings in case of devia‐
tions from the tire inflation pressures
stored last.Reduce your speed and stop cautiously. Avoid
sudden braking and steering maneuvers.
Do not continue driving without run-flat
tires
Do not continue driving if the vehicle is not
equipped with run-flat tires; continued driving
may result in serious accidents.◀
When a flat tire is indicated, DSC Dynamic Sta‐
bility Control is switched on if necessary.
Actions in the event of a flat tire
Run-flat tires Maximum speed
You can continue driving with a damaged tire
at speeds up to 50 mph/80 km/h.
Continued driving with a flat tire
If continuing to drive with a damaged tire:1.Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐
vers.2.Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.3.Check the air pressure in all four tires at
the next opportunity.
If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires
is correct, the Tire Pressure Monitor may
not have been reset. Reset the system.
Possible driving distance with complete loss of
tire inflation pressure:
The possible driving distance after a loss of tire
inflation pressure depends on the cargo load
and the driving style and conditions.
For a vehicle containing an average load, the
possible driving distance is ap‐
prox. 50 miles/80 km.
When the vehicle is driven with a damaged tire,
its handling characteristics change, e.g., re‐
duced lane stability during braking, a longer
braking distance, and altered self-steering
properties. Adjust your driving style accord‐
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TelephoneVehicle equipmentThis chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series. Therefore, it also
describes equipment that may not be found in
your vehicle, for instance due to the selected
special equipment or the country version. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems.
When using the features and systems descri‐
bed here, adhere to local regulations.
At a glance The conceptMobile phones or other external devices such
as audio players can be connected to the vehi‐
cle via Bluetooth.
Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Blue‐
tooth® SIG, Inc.
After these devices are paired once, they are
recognized automatically when the ignition is
switched on as soon as they are in the vehicle
and can then be operated via iDrive, the but‐
tons on the steering wheel, and via voice acti‐
vation.
Depending on their functionality, external devi‐
ces can be used via the vehicle as a telephone
or as an audio source. The telephone functions
are described in the following. Operating the
audio functions, refer to page  189.
Up to four external devices can be paired.
Certain functions may need to be enabled by
the mobile phone provider or service provider.
Using the mobile phone while driving
Make entries only when traffic and road
conditions allow. Do not hold the mobile phone
in your hand while you are driving; use the
hands-free system instead. If you do not ob‐serve this precaution, you can endanger the
vehicle occupants and other road users.◀
Snap-in adapter The snap-in adapter is used to:▷Hold the mobile phone.▷Recharge the battery.▷Connect the mobile phone to an outside
antenna of the vehicle.
This provides for better network reception
and consistent sound quality.
Approved mobile phones
Details on which mobile phones and external
devices with a Bluetooth interface are sup‐
ported by the mobile phone preparation pack‐
age can be obtained at www.bmwusa.com/
bluetooth.
Displaying the vehicle identification
number and software part number
The vehicle identification number and software part number are needed to determine which
mobile phones are supported by the mobile
phone preparation package. The software ver‐
sion of the mobile phone may also be required.
1."Telephone"2.Open "Options".3."Bluetooth® info"4."Display system information"
These approved mobile phones with a certain
software version, support the vehicle functions
described below.
Malfunctions may occur with other mobile
phones or software versions.
Do not operate a mobile phone that is con‐
nected to the vehicle on the mobile phone key‐
pad, as this may lead to a malfunction.
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Emergency operation, doorlock, refer to Manual opera‐
tion  37 
Emergency operation, fuel filler flap, unlocking man‐
ually  229 
Emergency Request  257 
Energy-conscious driving, re‐ fer to Current fuel consump‐
tion  74 
Energy, saving, Automatic Start/Stop function  61 
Energy, saving, refer to Sav‐ ing fuel  139 
Engine, breaking in  132 
Engine compartment  242 
Engine coolant, refer to Cool‐ ant  246  
Engine oil, adding  245 
Engine oil, additives, refer to Approved engine oils  245 
Engine oil, alternative oil types  245 
Engine oil, BMW maintenance system  247 
Engine oil change intervals, refer to Service require‐
ments  80 
Engine oil, checking the level  243 
Engine oil, filling ca‐ pacity  271 
Engine oil temperature  74 
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive  245 
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved  245 
Engine, overheating, refer to Coolant temperature  74 
Engine start, assistance  258 
Engine, starting  60 
Engine, starting, Comfort Ac‐ cess  39 
Engine, starting, Start/Stop button  59 Engine, stopping, Start/Stop
button  59 
Engine, switching off  61 
Environmentally friendly driv‐ ing, refer to Current fuel
consumption  74 
Equalizer  166 
Equipment, interior  115 
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to Dynamic Sta‐
bility Control DSC  99 
Exchanging wheels/tires  239 
Exhaust system  133 
Exterior mirrors  51 
Exterior mirrors, adjusting  51 
Exterior mirrors, automatic dimming  52 
Exterior mirrors, automatic heating  52 
Exterior mirrors, folding in and out  52 
External audio device  126 
External devices  186 
External temperature dis‐ play  73 
External temperature display, changing the unit of meas‐
ure  77 
External temperature display, on computer  77 
External temperature warn‐ ing  73 
Eyes for securing cargo  137 
F
Fader  166 
Failure messages, refer to Check Control  82 
False alarm, avoiding uninten‐ tional alarms  42 
False alarm, ending an alarm  41 
Fastening safety belts, refer to Safety belts  48 Fault messages, refer to
Check Control  82 
Filling capacities  271 
Filter, refer to Microfilter/acti‐ vated-charcoal filter with au‐
tomatic climate control  113 
Fine wood, care  265 
First aid kit  258 
Fitting for towing  261 
Flashing when locking/ unlocking  35 
Flat Tire Monitor FTM  93 
Flat Tire Monitor FTM, snow chains  241 
Flat tire, run-flat tires  241 
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM  95 
Flat tire, warning light  94, 96  
Flat tire, wheel change  255 
Flooding, refer to Driving through water  133 
Floor carpet, care  265 
Floor mats, care  265 
FM/AM station  168 
Fog lamps, indicator lamp  88 
Fog lights  88 
Foldable rear seat back‐ rest  121 
Folding sun visor  119 
Foot brake  133 
Footwell lights, refer to Inte‐ rior lights  89 
For your own safety  7 
Four-wheel drive, refer to xDrive  101 
Front airbags  90 
Front fog lights  88 
Front passenger airbags, de‐ activating  91 
FTM Flat Tire Monitor  93 
Fuel  230 
Fuel, additives  230 
Fuel, average consump‐ tion  75 
Fuel cap  228 
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