To prevent corrosion and uneven brake action,
lightly apply the parking brake from time to
time when coasting, traffic conditions permit‐
ting.
The brake lights do not light up when the park‐
ing brake is pulled.
Turn signal, high beams,
headlamp flasher
Turn signal Do not fold in the exterior mirrors
While driving and when using the turn
signal/hazard warning flashers, do not fold in
the exterior mirrors; otherwise, the additional
turn signal lamps in the exterior mirrors will not
be in the appropriate position and will be diffi‐ cult to detect.◀
Press the lever beyond the resistance point.
To switch off manually, press the lever to the
resistance point.
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator lamp
indicates that a turn signal bulb has failed.
When towing a trailer, the indicator lamp may
also signal the failure of a turn signal bulb on
the trailer.
Signaling a turn briefly
Press the lever to the resistance point and hold
it there for as long as you want the turn signal
to flash.
Triple turn signal activation
Press the lever to the resistance point.
The turn signal flashes three times.
This function can be activated or deactivated:1."Settings"2."Lighting"3."Triple turn signal"
The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
High-beams, headlamp flasher
1High-beams2Headlamp flasher
Washer/wiper system Notes Do not switch on the wipers if frozen
Do not switch on the wipers if they are
frozen onto the windshield; otherwise, the
wiper blades and the windshield wiper motor
may be damaged.◀
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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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H7 bulb, 55 watt1.Switch off the lights and take the remote
control out of the ignition lock.2.Low beam: open the folding cover in the
wheel arch, refer to page 251.3.Remove the corresponding cover, refer to
page 251.4.Unplug the connector from the bulb.5.Slide the wire bracket sideways out of the
anchor, arrow 1, and fold down, arrow 2.6.Remove the bulb.7.Insert the new bulb.8.Fold up the wire bracket and lock it.9.Mount the connector.10.Reattach the cover.11.Low beam: attach the folding cover in the
wheel arch.
Parking and roadside parking lights
5-watt bulb, W5W
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.Pull out the bulb socket, see arrow.4.Pull off the bulb and replace it.5.Insert the bulb socket.6.Reattach the cover.
Xenon headlights
Xenon headlights
At a glance
1Parking lights / daytime running lights2Low beams/high-beams/headlight flasher3Turn signal
Because of the long life of these bulbs, the
likelihood of failure is very low. Switching the
lights on and off frequently shortens their life.
Do not perform work/bulb replacement
on xenon headlamps
Have any work on the xenon lighting system,
including bulb replacement, performed only by
a service center.
Due to the high voltage present in the system,
there is the danger of fatal injuries if work is
carried out improperly.◀
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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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Contact your service center in the event of a
faulty roadside parking lamp/tail lamp.
Lamps in the fender All bulbs are integrated in a central bulb holder.
1.Switch off the lights and take the remote
control out of the ignition lock.2.Press the cover out of the cargo area side
panel at the rear and remove it.3.Disengage the bulb holder by pressing
down the upper clip, arrow 1.On the right side, take the button with the
fuel pump symbol out of the holder toward
the front if necessary.4.Squeeze the lower clips, arrows 2, and take
out the bulb holder.5.Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while
turning it to the left for removal and re‐
placement.6.Re-engage the bulb holder so that it audi‐
bly clicks into place.7.Replace the cover.
Inside brake lights in the tailgate
1.Switch off the lights and take the remote
control out of the ignition lock.2.Take the warning triangle out of the
bracket, refer to page 258.3.Release the screws of the tailgate panel,
arrows.4.Unclip the tailgate panel by pulling it down‐
ward.5.Push out the handle for opening manually
in the event of an electrical malfunction, re‐
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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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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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