
▷Each time the rocker switch is pressed
past the point of resistance, the desired
speed increases or decreases by a maxi‐
mum of 5 mph/10 km/h.
Hold the rocker switch in position to repeat the
action.
Distance WARNING
The system does not relieve from the
personal responsibility. Due to the system lim‐
its, braking can be late. There is risk of acci‐
dents or risk of property damage. Be aware to
the traffic situation at all times. Adjust the dis‐
tance to the traffic and weather conditions and
maintain the prescribed safety distance, possi‐
bly by braking.◀
Reduce distance Press button repeatedly until the de‐
sired distance is set.
Instrument cluster will display selected dis‐
tance, refer to page 149.
Increase distance Press button repeatedly until the de‐
sired distance is set.
Instrument cluster will display selected dis‐
tance, refer to page 149.
Calling up the desired speed and distance
While driving Press button with the system
switched on.
In the following cases, the stored speed value
is deleted and cannot be called up again:
▷When the system is switched off.▷When the ignition is switched off.While standing
The system brought the vehicle to a complete
standstill:▷Green marking in the speedometer:
Your vehicle accelerates automatically as
soon as the vehicle in the range of the ra‐
dar sensor moves off.▷Speedometer markings turn orange: no au‐
tomatic driving off.
To accelerate to the desired speed auto‐
matically, press the accelerator or press
the RES or SET button.
Rolling bars in the distance display indicate
that the vehicle detected by the radar sensor
has driven off.
The system was paused or your vehicle was
brought to a halt actively through stepping on
the brake pedal and it is standing behind an‐
other vehicle:
1. Press button to call up a stored
desired speed.2.Release the brake pedal.3.Step on the accelerator briefly, or press the
RES rocker switch when the vehicle ahead
of you drives away.
Displays in the instrument cluster
Desired speed
▷The marking lights up green:
the system is active.▷The marking lights up or‐
ange: the system has been
interrupted.▷The marking does not light up: the system
is switched off.
With instrument display: the symbol is
displayed in the speedometer similarly
to the mark for the desired speed.
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Parking using the parking assistantWARNING
The system does not relieve from the
personal responsibility to correctly assess the
traffic situation. There is risk of an accident.
Adjust the driving style to the traffic condi‐
tions. Watch traffic and vehicle surroundings
closely and actively interfere in the respective
situations.◀1.Switch on the parking assistant and acti‐
vate it if needed.
The status of the parking space search is
indicated on the Control Display.2.Follow the instructions on the Control Dis‐
play.
The end of the parking procedure is indi‐
cated on the Control Display.3.Adjust the parking position yourself if
needed.
Interrupting manually
The parking assistant can be interrupted at any
time:
▷ "Parking Assistant" Select the symbol
on the Control Display.▷Press button.
Interrupting automatically
The system is interrupted automatically in the
following situations:
▷If the driver grasps the steering wheel or if
he takes over steering.▷Possible on snow-covered or slippery road
surfaces.▷When there are obstacles that are hard to
overcome, such as curbs.▷When there are obstacles that suddenly
arise.▷If the Park Distance Control PDC displays
clearances that are too small.▷If a maximum number of parking attempts
or the time taken for parking is exceeded.▷When switching to another function on the
Control Display.▷When the button is released.▷If the tailgate is open.▷If doors are open.▷When setting the parking brake.▷During acceleration.▷When braking.▷When unfastening the driver's safety belt.
A Check Control message is displayed.
Resume An interrupted parking procedure can be con‐
tinued if needed.
Follow the instructions on the Control Display
to do this.
System limits
No parking assistance
The parking assistant does not offer assis‐
tance in the following situations:
▷In tight curves.
Functional limitations
The system may not be fully functional in the
following situations:
▷On bumpy road surfaces such as gravel
roads.▷On slippery ground.▷On steep uphill or downhill grades.▷With accumulations of leaves/snow in the
parking space.
Limits of ultrasonic measurement
Ultrasonic measuring might not function under
the following circumstances:
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4.Likewise, press and hold the button of the
desired function on the hand-held trans‐
mitter.5.Release both buttons as soon as the inte‐
rior rearview mirror LED flashes more rap‐
idly. The LED flashing faster indicates that
the button on the interior rearview mirror
has been programmed. The system can
then be controlled by the button on the in‐
terior rearview mirror.
If the LED does not flash faster after at
least 60 seconds, change the distance and
repeat the step. Several more attempts at
different distances may be necessary. Wait
at least 15 seconds between attempts.
Canada: if programming with the hand-
held transmitter was interrupted, hold
down the interior rearview mirror button
and repeatedly press and release the
hand-held transmitter button for 2 sec‐
onds.
Controls
WARNING
Body parts can be jammed when operat‐
ing remote-controlled systems, e.g. the garage
door, using the universal garage door opener. There is risk of injuries or risk of property dam‐
age. Make sure that the area of movement of
the respective system is clear during program‐
ming and operation. Also follow the safety in‐
structions of the hand-held transmitter.◀
The system, such as the garage door, can be
operated using the button on the interior rear‐
view mirror while the engine is running or when
the ignition is started. To do this, hold down
the button within receiving range of the system
until the function is activated. The interior rear‐
view mirror LED stays lit while the wireless sig‐
nal is being transmitted.
Deleting stored functions Press and hold the left and right button on the
interior rearview mirror simultaneously for ap‐
proximately 20 seconds until the LED flashes
rapidly. All stored functions are deleted. The
functions cannot be deleted individually.
Sun visor Glare shieldFold the sun visor down or up.
Glare shield from the side
Folding out1.Fold the sun visor down.2.Unhook it from the holder and swing it to
the side.3.Move it back to the desired position.
Folding up
Proceed in the reverse order to close the sun
visor.
Vanity mirror A vanity mirror is located in the sun visor be‐
hind a cover. When the cover is opened, the
mirror lighting switches on.
Ashtray
Front
Opening
Slide the cover forward.
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Before driving into a car wash
In order to ensure that the vehicle can roll in a
car wash, take the following steps:1.Drive into the car wash.2.Engage selector lever position N.3.Deactivating Automatic Hold, refer to
page 75.4.Release the parking brake.5.Switch the engine off.
In this way, the ignition remains switched
on, and a Check-Control message is dis‐
played.
CAUTION
Selector lever position P is automati‐
cally engaged when the ignition is
switched off. There is risk of property dam‐
age. Do not switch ignition off in car
washes.◀
The vehicle cannot be locked from the outside
when in selector lever position N. A signal
sounds when an attempt is made to lock the
vehicle.
To start the engine:
1.Depress the brake pedal.2.Press the Start/Stop button.
Pressing the Start/Stop button without step‐
ping on the brake turns the ignition off.
Selector lever positionSelector lever position P is engaged automati‐
cally:
▷When the ignition is switched off.▷After approx. 15 minutes.
Headlights
▷Do not rub dry and do not use abrasive or
acidic cleansers.▷Soak areas that have been dirtied e. g.,
from 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.
Completely remove all residues on the win‐
dows, to minimize loss of visibility due to
smearing and to reduce wiper noises and
wiper blade wear.
Vehicle care
Car care products The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends
using car care and cleaning products from
BMW.
WARNING
Cleansers can contain substances that
are dangerous and harmful to your health.
There is risk of injuries. When cleaning the in‐
terior, open the doors or windows. Only use
products intended for cleaning vehicles. Fol‐
low the instructions on the container.◀
Vehicle paint
Regular care contributes to driving safety and
value retention. Environmental influences in
areas with elevated air pollution or natural con‐
taminants, such as tree resin or pollen can af‐
fect the vehicle's paintwork. Tailor the fre‐
quency and extent of your car care to these
influences.
Aggressive substances such as spilled fuel, oil,
grease or bird droppings, must be removed im‐
mediately to prevent the finish from being al‐
tered or discolored.
Leather care
Remove dust from the leather often, using a
cloth or vacuum cleaner.
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ECO PRO Tip - driving in‐struction 202
EfficientDynamics 202
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 85
Electronic oil measure‐ ment 232
Electronic Stability Program ESP, see DSC 138
Emergency detection, remote control 35
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 209
Emergency release, parking brake 75
Emergency Request 248
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 35
Emergency unlocking, trans‐ mission lock 83
Emergency wheel 244
Energy Control 94
Energy recovery 95
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 71
Engine, automatic switch- off 71
Engine compartment 229
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 230
Engine coolant 236
Engine idling when driving, coasting 203
Engine oil 232
Engine oil, adding 233
Engine oil additives 234
Engine oil change 234
Engine oil filler neck 233
Engine oil temperature 93
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 234
Engine oil types, suitable 234
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 35
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 249 Engine start, refer to Starting
the engine 70
Engine stop 70
Engine temperature 93
Entering a car wash 254
Equipment, interior 174
Error displays, see Check Control 89
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, see DSC 138
Exchanging wheels/tires 223
Exhaust system 193
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 62
Exterior mirrors 61
External start 249
External temperature dis‐ play 93
External temperature warn‐ ing 93
Eyes for securing cargo 197
F
Failure message, see Check Control 89
False alarm, see Unintentional alarm 47
Fan, see Air flow 169
Filler neck for engine oil 233
Fine wood, care 256
First-aid kit 249
Fitting for towing, see Tow fit‐ ting 252
Flat tire, changing wheels 244
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 116
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 112
Flat tire, warning lamp 113, 117
Flooding 193
Floor carpet, care 257
Floor mats, care 257
Folding back rear seat back‐ rests 181 Fold-out position, wiper 79
Foot brake 193
Front airbags 109
Front center armrest 185
Front cupholder 186
Front-end collision warning with braking function 122
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion 119
Front fog lamps, , LED, bulb replacement 244
Front fog lights 107
Front fog lights/cornering lights, bulb replace‐
ment 243
Front lights 242
Front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 111
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 111
Front seats 52
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 116
Fuel 210
Fuel consumption, see Aver‐ age fuel consumption 98
Fuel filler flap 208
Fuel gauge 93
Fuel lid 208
Fuel quality 210
Fuel recommendation 210
Fuel, tank capacity 262
Fuse 247
G
Garage door opener, see Uni‐ versal Integrated Remote
Control 174
Gasoline 210
Gear change, Steptronic transmission 81
Gear shift indicator 96
General driving notes 192
Glare shield 176
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