
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.
7-gear Sport automatic transmission
Vehicles with a 7-gear Sport automatic trans‐
mission with a dual clutch can be towed for
short distances if the following instructions are
adhered to.
Manually release the transmission lock, refer to
page  71.
Manually release the transmission lock
Manually release the transmission lock,
even if there is no malfunction involving the
transmission. Otherwise, there is the danger
that the transmission lock will be engaged au‐
tomatically during towing.◀
Adhere to the towing speed and distance
Do not exceed a towing speed of
30 mph/50 km/h and a towing distance of
30 miles/50 km or damage to the transmission
can occur.◀
Blocked parking brake
The parking brake cannot be released
manually.
When the parking brake is blocked, do not tow
the vehicle or else it may be damaged.
Contact your service center.◀
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.▷The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than the vehicle being towed; otherwise,
it will not be possible to control the vehicle
response.
Secure the vehicle against rolling off
Apply the parking brake after towing and
secure the vehicle against rolling off if neces‐
sary.
Have the operability of transmission position P
checked by the service center.◀
Manual transmission
Observe before towing your vehicle Gearshift lever in neutral position.
Being towed Blocked parking brake
The parking brake cannot be released
manually.
When the parking brake is blocked, do not tow
the vehicle or else it may be damaged.
Contact your service center.◀
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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.▷The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than the vehicle being towed; otherwise,
it will not be possible to control the vehicle
response.
Tow truck
Have your vehicle transported with a tow truck
with a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed.
Do not lift the vehicle
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or
body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage
may result.◀
Towing other vehicles
General information Light towing vehicle
The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than the vehicle being towed; otherwise, it will
not be possible to control the vehicle re‐
sponse.◀
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.◀▷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 bar
The tow fittings used should be on the same
side on both vehicles.
Should it prove impossible to avoid mounting
the tow bar at an offset angle, please observe
the following:
▷Maneuvering capability is limited during
cornering.▷The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it
is secured with an offset.
Tow rope
When starting to tow the vehicle, make sure
that the tow rope is taut.
To avoid jerking and the associated stresses
on the vehicle components when towing, al‐
ways use nylon ropes or nylon straps.
Attaching the tow rope correctly
Only secure the tow rope on the tow fit‐
ting; otherwise, damage can occur when it is
secured on other parts of the vehicle.◀
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Do not allow the reels to retract the safety
belts until they are dry.
Carpets and floor mats No objects in the area around the pedals
Keep floor mats, carpets, and any other
objects out of the area of motion of the pedals;
otherwise, the function of the pedals could be
impeded while driving
Do not place additional floor mats over existing
mats or other objects.
Only use floor mats that have been approved
for the vehicle and can be properly fixed in
place.
Ensure that the floor mats are securely fas‐
tened again when they are returned after being
removed, such as for cleaning.◀
Floor mats can be removed from the passen‐
ger compartment for cleaning.
When returning the floor mats, secure them
again to prevent slipping.
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.
Cleaning the interior
When cleaning the interior, do not move
both seats all the way forward while moving
them to their uppermost position and leaning
the backrests forward. Otherwise, the seats
could hit and damage the seal on the wind‐
shield and the sun visor.◀
Sensors/cameras
To clean the sensors or cameras of equipment
such as the High-beam Assistant or Park Dis‐
tance Control PDC, use a cloth moistened with
a small amount of glass cleaner.
Displays/screens
Clean the displays with an anti-static micro‐
fiber cloth.Cleaning displays
Do not use chemical or household
cleansers.
Keep all fluids and moisture away from the
unit.
Otherwise, they could affect or damage surfa‐
ces or electrical components.
Avoid pressing too hard when cleaning and do
not use abrasive materials; otherwise, damage
can result.◀
Long-term vehicle storage
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Headlamp control, auto‐matic  88 
Headlamps, care  258 
Headlamps, cleaning  64 
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture  88 
Headlight flasher  62 
Headlight flasher, indicator lamp  17 
Headliner  19 
Heatable mirrors  53 
Heatable rear win‐ dow  111, 114  
Heating  109 
Heating, mirrors  53 
Heating, seats  50 
Heavy cargo, stowing  133 
Height adjustment, seats  48 
Height adjustment, steering wheel  54 
Height, refer to Dimen‐ sions  264 
High-beam Assistant  89 
High-beams  62 
High-beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant  89 
High beams, headlight flasher  89 
High-beams, indicator lamp  17 
High-pressure washers  257 
Hills  132 
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant  104 
Holder for beverages  126 
Holder for remote control, re‐ fer to Ignition lock  57 
Homepage  6 
Hood  238 
Horn  14 
Hot exhaust system  131 
Hotline  219 
House number, entering for navigation  143 
Hydroplaning  131 I
Ice warning, refer to External temperature warning  73 
Icy roads, refer to External temperature warning  73 
Identification marks, tires  231 
iDrive  20 
iDrive, changing the date and time  78 
iDrive, changing the units of measure and display for‐
mat  78 
Ignition  58 
Ignition key position 1, refer to Radio ready state  58 
Ignition key position 2, refer to Ignition on  58 
Ignition key, refer to Remote control with integrated
key  32 
Ignition lock  57 
Ignition, switched off  58 
Ignition, switched on  58 
Indication of a flat tire  95 
Indicator and warning lamps, Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM  98 
Indicator and warning lights  17 
Individual air distribution  111 
Inflation pressure, refer to Tire inflation pressure  228 
Inflation pressure warning, tires  94 
Information on the navigation data  140 
Initializing, compass, refer to Calibrating  119 
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM  95 
Installation location, tele‐ phone  124 
Instrument cluster  16 
Instrument lighting  90 Instrument panel, refer to In‐
strument cluster  16 
Instruments, refer to Cock‐ pit  14 
Integrated key  32 
Integrated universal remote control  116 
Interactive map  147 
Interior equipment  116 
Interior lights  91 
Interior lights, remote con‐ trol  35 
Interior mirror  53 
Interior motion sensor  42 
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming  53 
Interior rearview mirror, com‐ pass  118 
Interior temperature, setting, refer to Air conditioner  110 
Interior temperature, setting, refer to Automatic climate
control  112 
Intermediate destina‐ tions  149 
Intermittent wipe  63 
Internet page  6 
Intersection, entering for navi‐ gation  143 
Interval display, service re‐ quirements  80 
J Jacking points  249 
Joystick, refer to iDrive  20 
K
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access  39 
Keyless opening and closing, refer to Comfort Access  39 
Key Memory, refer to Per‐ sonal Profile  32 Seite 279Everything from A to ZReference279
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Key, refer to Integrated key/remote control  32 
Kickdown, 7-gear automatic transmission  70 
Kickdown, 8-gear automatic transmission  66 
Knee airbag  92 
L
Lamps and bulbs, bulb re‐ placement  245 
Lamps, replacing, refer to Lamps and bulbs  245 
Language on Control Dis‐ play  80 
Lap-and-shoulder belt, refer to Safety belts  50 
Lashing eyes, securing cargo  134 
Launch Control, acceleration assistant  71 
Leather, care  258 
LED, light-emitting di‐ odes  246 
Length, refer to Dimen‐ sions  264 
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing  25 
License plate light, bulb re‐ placement  248 
Light  87 
Light-alloy wheels, care  259 
Light control  88 
Light-emitting diodes LED  246 
Lighter  120 
Lighter, connecting electrical devices  120 
Lighting, instruments  90 
Lighting, lamps and bulbs  245 
Light switch  87 
Limit, refer to Speed limit  85 
Load  133 
Loading  132 Lockable lug bolts, refer to
Lug bolt lock  249 
Lock buttons, doors, refer to Locking  38 
Locking from the inside  38 
Locking from the outside  35 
Locking, setting the confirma‐ tion signals  36 
Locking the vehicle from the inside  37 
Locking the vehicle from the outside  34 
Locking without remote con‐ trol, refer to Comfort Ac‐
cess  39 
Low beams  87 
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant  89 
Lower back support, refer to Lumbar support  49 
Lug bolt lock  249 
Lumbar support  49 
M
M/S, automatic transmission, 7-gear  70 
M/S, automatic transmission, 8-gear  67 
Maintenance  243 
Maintenance require‐ ments  243 
Maintenance, service require‐ ments  80 
Maintenance system, BMW  243 
Malfunction, door lock  37 
Malfunction, fuel filler flap  224 
Malfunction, parking brake  62 
Malfunction warnings, refer to Check Control  84 
Manual air distribution  111 
Manual mode, 7-gear auto‐ matic transmission  70 Manual mode, 8-gear auto‐
matic transmission  67 
Manual operation, door lock  37 
Manual operation, driver's door  37 
Manual operation, fuel filler flap  224 
Manual operation, transmis‐ sion lock  71 
Manual transmission  65 
Map, destination entry  147 
Map display in black and white  156 
Map in split screen  155 
Map view  153 
Marking on approved tires  235 
Marking, run-flat tires  234 
Master key, refer to Remote control with integrated
key  32 
Maximum cooling  113 
Maximum speed, winter tires  235 
Medical kit, refer to First aid kit  252  
Memory, refer to Seat and mirror memory  51 
Menus, of iDrive, operat‐ ing  20 
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept  21 
Message list, traffic bulle‐ tins  155 
Messages  208 
Microfilter for air condi‐ tioner  111 
Microfilter, with automatic cli‐ mate control  114 
Minimum tread depth, tires  233 
Mirror, mirror memory, refer to Seat and mirror mem‐
ory  51 
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Radio ready state, switchedon  58 
Radio setting, refer to Radio ready state  58 
Rain sensor  63 
Random  173 
Random playback  173 
Range  75 
RDS  165 
Reading lights  91 
Reading out loud  212 
Rear lamp, refer to Tail lamp, bulb replacement  248 
Rear lights, refer to Tail lights  247 
Rearview mirror, refer to Mir‐ rors  52 
Rear window de‐ froster  111, 114  
Recirculated air mode  110, 113  
Reclining seat, refer to Back‐ rest  48 
Recommended tire brands  235 
Redialing  201 
Refueling  224 
Remaining range, refer to Range  75 
Reminders  212 
Remote app  221 
Remote control  32 
Remote control, battery re‐ placement  41 
Remote control, Comfort Ac‐ cess  39 
Remote control, garage door opener  116 
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion  36 
Remote control, removing from the ignition lock  57 
Remote control, tailgate  35 
Remote control, univer‐ sal  116  
Remote inquiry  200 Remote Services  221 
Replacement fuses, refer to Spare fuses  250 
Replacement remote con‐ trol  32 
Replacing wheels/tires  234 
Reporting safety defects  9 
Reservoir for washer fluid  65 
Restraining systems, refer to Safety belts  50 
Restraint system for chil‐ dren  55 
Retaining straps, securing cargo  134 
Retractable hardtop, conven‐ ient opening and closing  35 
Retractable hardtop, opening and closing  44 
Retractable hardtop, remote control  35 
Retreaded tires  235 
Reverse gear, 7-gear auto‐ matic transmission  69 
Reverse gear, 8-gear auto‐ matic transmission  66 
Reverse gear, manual trans‐ mission  65 
Rim cleaner, care  259 
Road, avoiding  151 
Road detour  151 
Roadside Assistance  217 
Roadside parking lights  89 
Roadworthiness test  80 
Roof, refer to Retractable hardtop  44 
Route  152 
Route criteria, route  151 
Route, displaying  152 
Route section, bypass‐ ing  152  
RSC Runflat System Compo‐ nent, refer to Run-flat
tires  234 
Rubber components, care  259 
Run-flat tires  234 Run-flat tires, tire inflation
pressure  228 
Running lights, refer to Park‐ ing lamps/low beams  87 
S Safe braking  131 
Safety  7 
Safety-belt height adjust‐ ment  51 
Safety belts, care  259 
Safety belts, damage  51 
Safety belts, indicator/warn‐ ing lamp  51 
Safety belts, reminder  51 
Safety systems, airbags  92 
Safety systems, safety belts  50 
Safety tires  234 
Satellite radio  166 
Saving fuel  134 
Scale, changing during navi‐ gation  154 
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play  20 
Search, refer to BMW On‐ line  218 
Seat adjustment, electric  49 
Seat adjustment, mechani‐ cal  48 
Seat and mirror memory  51 
Seat and mirror memory, re‐ trieving automatically  36 
Seat Belt Reminder, refer to Safety belt reminder  51 
Seat belts  50 
Seat heating  50 
Seats  48 
Seats, adjusting  48 
Seats, adjusting electri‐ cally  49 
Seats, heating  50 
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