
Different messages appear on the display de‐
pending on the engine oil level. Pay attention
to these messages.
If the engine oil level is too low, within the next
125 miles/200 km Add engine oil, refer to
page  210.
Detailed measurement
The concept In the detailed measurement the engine oil
level is checked and displayed via a scale.
Gasoline engine:
If the engine oil level reaches the minimum
level, a check control message is displayed.
During the measurement, the idle speed is in‐
creased somewhat.
General information A detailed measurement is only possible with
certain engines.
Requirements▷Vehicle is on level road.▷Steptronic transmission: selector lever in
selector lever position N or P and accelera‐
tor pedal not depressed.▷Engine is running and is at operating tem‐
perature.
Performing a detailed measurement
In order to perform a detailed measurement of
the engine oil level:
1."Vehicle info"2."Vehicle status"3.  "Measure engine oil level"4."Start measurement"
The engine oil level is checked and displayed
via a scale.
Time: approx. 1 minute.
Adding engine oil
Information CAUTION
A too low engine oil level causes engine
damage. There is risk of property damage.
Add engine oil within the next
125 miles/200 km.◀
CAUTION
Too much engine oil can damage the en‐
gine or the catalytic converter. There is risk of
property damage. Do not add too much engine
oil. Have too much engine oil siphoned off by a
dealer’s service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.◀
WARNING
Operating materials, e.g. oils, greases,
coolants, fuels, can contain harmful ingredi‐
ents. There is risk of injuries or danger to life.
Observe the instructions on the containers.
Avoid the contact of articles of clothing, skin or
eyes with operating materials. Do not refill op‐
erating materials into different bottles. Store
operating materials out of reach of children.◀
General information
Only add engine oil when the message is dis‐
played in the instrument cluster. The quantity
to be added is indicated in the message dis‐
played in the instrument cluster.
Switch off the ignition and safely park the vehi‐
cle before engine oil is added.
Overview
The oil filler neck is located in the engine com‐
partment, refer to page  207.
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MaintenanceVehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
BMW maintenance system The maintenance system indicates required
maintenance measures, and thereby provides
support in maintaining road safety and the op‐
erational reliability of the vehicle.
In some cases scopes and intervals may vary
according to the country-specific version. Re‐
placement work, spare parts, fuels and lubri‐
cants and wear materials are calculated sepa‐
rately. Further information is available from a
dealer’s service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
Condition Based ServiceCBS
Sensors and special algorithms take into ac‐
count the driving conditions of your vehicle.
Based on this, Condition Based Service recog‐
nizes the maintenance requirements.
The system makes it possible to adapt the
amount of maintenance corresponding to your
user profile.
Detailed information on service requirements,
refer to page  89, can be displayed on the Con‐
trol Display.Service data in the remote control
Information on the required maintenance is
continuously stored in the remote control. The dealer’s service center can read this data out
and suggest an optimized maintenance scope
for your vehicle.
Therefore, hand the service advisor the remote
control with which the vehicle was driven most
recently.
Storage periods Storage periods during which the vehicle bat‐
tery was disconnected are not taken into ac‐
count.
If this occurs, have a dealer's service center or
another qualified service center or repair shop
update the time-dependent maintenance pro‐
cedures, such as checking brake fluid and, if
necessary, changing the engine oil and the mi‐
crofilter/activated-charcoal filter.
Service and WarrantyInformation Booklet for US
models and Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models
Please consult your Service and Warranty In‐
formation Booklet for US models and Warranty
and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian mod‐
els for additional information on service re‐
quirements.
The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends
that maintenance and repair be performed by a
dealer’s service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop. Records of regu‐
lar maintenance and repair work should be re‐
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Jacking points for the vehicle jack
The jacking points for the vehicle jack are lo‐
cated at the positions shown.
Vehicle battery Maintenance
The battery is maintenance-free.
The added amount of acid is sufficient for the
service life of the battery.
More information about the battery can be re‐
quested from a dealer’s service center or an‐
other qualified service center or repair shop.
Battery replacement CAUTION
Vehicle batteries that are not compatible
can damage vehicle systems and impair vehi‐
cle functions.There is risk of property damage.
Information on the compatible vehicle batteries
is available at your dealer's service center.◀
After a battery replacement, the manufacturer
of your vehicle recommends that the vehicle
battery be registered on the vehicle by a
dealer’s service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop to ensure that all
comfort features are fully available and that any
Check Control messages of these comfort fea‐
tures are no longer displayed.
Charging the battery
General information
Make sure that the battery is always suffi‐
ciently charged to guarantee that the battery
remains usable for its full service life.
The battery may need to be charged in the fol‐
lowing cases:▷When making frequent short-distance
drives.▷If the vehicle is not used for prolonged pe‐
riods, longer than a month.
Information
CAUTION
Battery chargers for the vehicle battery
can work with high voltages and currents,
which means that the 12V on-board network
can be overloaded or damaged. There is risk of
property damage. Only connect battery charg‐
ers for the vehicle battery to the starting aid
terminals in the engine compartment.◀
Starting aid terminals
In the vehicle, only charge the battery via the
starting aid terminals, refer to page  228, in the
engine compartment with the engine off.
Power failure
After a temporary power loss, some equipment
needs to be newly initialized or individual set‐
tings updated, e. g.:
▷Seat and mirror memory: store the posi‐
tions again.▷Time: update.▷Date: update.▷Glass sunroof and sliding visor: initialize
the system, refer to page  51.Seite 224MobilityReplacing components224
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Breakdown assistanceVehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
Hazard warning flashers
The button is located in the center console.
Intelligent Emergency
Request
The concept In case of an emergency, an Emergency Re‐
quest can be made through this system.
General information
Only press the SOS button in an emergency.
For technical reasons, the Emergency Request
cannot be guaranteed under unfavorable con‐
ditions.
Overview
SOS button in the roofliner
Requirements
▷The SIM card integrated in the vehicle has
been activated.▷The radio-ready state is switched on.▷The Assist system is functional.
Initiating an Emergency Request
1.Press the cover briefly to open it.2.Press the SOS button until the LED at the
button lights up green.▷The LED lights up green: an Emergency
Request was initiated.
If a cancel prompt appears on the display,
the Emergency Request can be aborted.
If the situation allows, wait in your vehicle
until the voice connection has been estab‐
lished.▷The LED flashes green when a connection
to the BMW Response Center has been
established.
When the emergency request is received
at the BMW Response Center, the BMW
Response Center contacts you and takes
further steps to help you.
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WARNING
Chemical cleansers can destroy the
safety belt webbing. Missing protective effect
of the safety belts. There is risk of injuries or
danger to life. Use only a mild soapy solution
for cleaning the safety belts.◀
Use only a mild soapy solution, with the safety
belts clipped into their buckles.
Do not allow the switchs to retract the safety
belts until they are dry.
Carpets and floor mats WARNING
Objects in the driver's floor area can limit
the pedal distance or block a depressed pedal.
There is risk of an accident. Stow objects in
the vehicle such that they are secured and
cannot enter into the driver's floor area. Use
floor mats that are suitable for the vehicle and
can be safely attached to the floor. Do not use
loose floor mats and do not layer several floor
mats. Make sure that there is sufficient clear‐
ance for the pedals. Ensure that the floor mats
are securely fastened again after they were re‐
moved, e.g. for cleaning.◀
Floor mats can be removed from the car's inte‐
rior for cleaning.
If the floor carpets are very dirty, clean with a
microfiber cloth and water or a textile cleaner.
To prevent matting of the carpet, rub back and
forth in the direction of travel only.
Sensor/camera lenses
To clean sensors and camera lenses, use a
cloth moistened with a small amount of glass
detergent.Displays/Screens/protective glass of
the Head-up Display
CAUTION
Chemical cleansers, moisture or fluids of
any kind can damage the surface of displays
and screens. There is risk of property damage.
Clean with a clean, antistatic microfiber cloth.◀
CAUTION
The surface of displays can be damaged
with improper cleaning. There is risk of prop‐
erty damage. Avoid pressure that is too high
and do not use any scratching materials.◀
Clean with a clean, antistatic microfiber cloth.
Clean the protective glass of the Head-up Dis‐
play using a microfiber cloth and commercially
available dish-washing soap.
Long-term
When the vehicle is shut down for longer than
three months, special measures must be
taken. Further information is available from a
dealer’s service center or another qualified
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem  126 
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go  133 
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control  80 
Accessories and parts  7 
Activated-charcoal filter  160 
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion  123 
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC  133 
Adaptive brake lights, see Brake force display  125 
Adaptive Light Control  100 
Additives, oil  211 
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints  52 
After washing vehicle  232 
Airbags  103 
Airbags, indicator/warning light  104 
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode  159 
Air circulation, see Recircu‐ lated-air mode  156 
Air, dehumidifying, see Cool‐ ing function  156, 159  
Air distribution, manual  157, 160  
Air flow, automatic climate control  157, 160  
Air pressure, tires  196 
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion  161 
Alarm system  46 
Alarm, unintentional  47 
All around the center con‐ sole  16 All around the roofliner  17 
All around the steering wheel  14 
All-season tires, see Winter tires  202 
All-wheel-drive  128 
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter  164 
Alternative oil types  211 
Ambient light  102 
Antifreeze, washer fluid  76 
Antilock Brake System, ABS  126 
Anti-slip control, see DSC  126 
Approved axle load  239 
Armrest, refer to Center arm‐ rest  171 
Arrival time  93 
Ash tray  165 
Assistance when driving off  132  
Assist system, see Intelligent Safety  112 
AUTO H button  72 
AUTO H button, refer to Au‐ tomatic Hold  72 
AUTO intensity  159 
Automatic car wash  231 
Automatic climate con‐ trol  155  
Automatic Cruise Control with Stop & Go  133 
Automatic Curb Monitor  60 
Automatic deactivation, Front-seat passenger air‐
bags  105 
Automatic headlight con‐ trol  99 
Automatic Hold  72 
Automatic locking  46 Automatic recirculated-air
control  159 
Automatic tailgate  40 
Automatic transmission, see Steptronic transmission  77 
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control  159 
AUTO program, climate con‐ trol  156  
AUTO program, intensity  159 
Auto Start/Stop function  69 
Average fuel consumption  92 
Average speed  92 
Axle loads, weights  239 
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support  54 
Backrest, width  54 
Bad road trips  176 
Band-aids, see First-aid kit  227  
Bar for tow-starting/ towing  229 
Battery replacement, vehicle battery  224 
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control  35 
Battery, vehicle  224 
Belts, safety belts  55 
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder  171 
BMW Assist, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation 
BMW Driver’s Guide App  6 
BMW Homepage  6 
BMW Internet page  6 Seite 242ReferenceEverything from A to Z242
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BMW maintenance sys‐tem  215 
Bonus range, ECO PRO  185 
Bottle holder, see Cu‐ pholder  171 
Brake assistant  126 
Brake discs, break-in  176 
Brake force display  125 
Brake lights, adaptive  125 
Brake lights, brake force dis‐ play  125 
Brake pads, break-in  176 
Braking, hints  178 
Breakdown assistance  226 
Break-in  176 
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play  95 
Bulb replacement  217 
Bulb replacement, front  218 
Bulb replacement, rear  221 
Bulbs and lights  217 
Button, RES  136 
Button, Start/Stop  67 
Bypassing, see Jump-start‐ ing  227  
C
California Proposition 65 Warning  8 
Camera lenses, care  234 
Camera, rearview cam‐ era  145  
Camera, Side View  149 
Camera, Top View  148 
Can holder, see Cu‐ pholder  171 
Car battery  224 
Car care products  232 
Care, displays  234 
Care, vehicle  232 
Cargo  180 
Cargo area  168 
Cargo area, enlarging  168 
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments  172 Cargo cover  168 
Cargo, securing  181 
Cargo straps, securing cargo  181 
Car key, see Remote con‐ trol  34 
Carpet, care  234 
Car wash  231 
Catalytic converter, see Hot exhaust system  177 
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice  215  
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation 
Center armrest  171 
Center console  16 
Central locking system  40 
Central screen, see Control Display  18 
Changes, technical, see Own Safety  7 
Changing parts  217 
Changing wheels  223 
Changing wheels/tires  201 
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number  10 
Check Control  83 
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically  209 
Children, seating position  63 
Children, transporting safely  63 
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem  63 
Child restraint fixing system LATCH  65 
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting  64 
Child safety locks  66 
Child seat, mounting  64 
Child seats  63 
Chrome parts, care  233 
Cigarette lighter  165 
Cleaning displays  234 Climate control  155, 158  
Clock  87 
Closing/opening via door lock  39 
Closing/opening with remote control  37 
Closing the tailgate with no- touch activation  44 
Clothes hooks  172 
Coasting  187 
Coasting with engine decou‐ pled, coasting  187 
Coasting with idling en‐ gine  187 
Cockpit  14 
Combination switch, see Turn signals  73 
Combination switch, see Wiper system  74 
Comfort Access  42 
COMFORT program, Dy‐ namic Driving Control  131 
Compartments in the doors  171 
Compass  93 
Compressor  203 
Condensation on win‐ dows  157, 160  
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle  179  
Condition Based Service CBS  215 
Confirmation signal  45 
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation 
ConnectedDrive Services 
Connecting electrical devi‐ ces  166 
Continued driving with a flat tire  108 , 111  
Control Display  18 
Control Display, settings  94 
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Control systems, driving sta‐bility  126 
Convenient opening with the remote control  38 
Coolant  213 
Coolant temperature  87 
Cooling function  156, 159  
Cooling, maximum  159 
Cooling system  213 
Cornering light  100 
Corrosion on brake discs  178 
Cosmetic mirror  165 
Courtesy lamps during un‐ locking  37 
Courtesy lamps with the vehi‐ cle locked  38 
Cruise control  139 
Cruise control, active with Stop & Go  133 
Cruising range  88 
Cupholder  171 
Current fuel consumption  88 
D
Damage, tires  201 
Damping control, dy‐ namic  129 
Data, technical  238 
Date  88 
Daytime running lights  100 
Daytime running lights, bulb replacement  219 
Defrosting, see Windows, de‐ frosting  157, 160  
Dehumidifying, air  156, 159  
Deleting personal data  25 
Deletion of personal data  25 
Destination distance  93 
Digital clock  87 
Dimensions  238 
Dimmable exterior mirrors  61 
Dimmable interior rearview mirror  61 
Direction indicator, see Turn signals  73 Display, electronic, instru‐
ment cluster  82 
Display in windshield  95 
Display lighting, see Instru‐ ment lighting  102 
Displays, cleaning  234 
Disposal, coolant  214 
Disposal, vehicle battery  225 
Distance control, see PDC  142 
Distance to destination  93 
Divided screen view, split screen  23 
Door lock  39 
Door lock, see Remote con‐ trol  34 
Downhill control  128 
Drive-off assistant  132 
Drive-off assistant, see DSC  126 
Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol  130  
Driving instructions, break- in  176  
Driving mode  130 
Driving notes, general  177 
Driving on bad roads  176 
Driving stability control sys‐ tems  126 
Driving tips  177 
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol  126  
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol  127  
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol  129  
Dynamic Stability Control DSC  126 
Dynamic Traction Control DTC  127 
E ECO PRO  184 
ECO PRO, bonus range  185 
ECO PRO display  184 ECO PRO driving mode  184 
ECO PRO mode  184 
ECO PRO Tip - driving in‐ struction  186 
EfficientDynamics  186 
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster  82 
Electronic oil measure‐ ment  209 
Electronic Stability Program ESP, see DSC  126 
Emergency detection, remote control  35 
Emergency release, fuel filler flap  192 
Emergency Request  226 
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start  35 
Emergency unlocking, tail‐ gate  42 
Emergency unlocking, trans‐ mission lock  80 
Energy Control  88 
Energy recovery  88 
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function  69 
Engine, automatic switch- off  69 
Engine compartment  207 
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in  207 
Engine coolant  213 
Engine idling when driving, coasting  187 
Engine oil  209 
Engine oil, adding  210 
Engine oil additives  211 
Engine oil change  211 
Engine oil filler neck  210 
Engine oil temperature  87 
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive  211 
Engine oil types, suitable  211 
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