
Instrument cluster1Speedometer2Indicator lamps for turn signals3Indicator/warning lamps  174Tachometer  745Engine oil temperature   746Display for▷Clock  73▷External temperature   73▷Indicator/warning lamps   17▷Cruise control  1057Display for▷Gear display, 8-gear Sport automatic
transmission   68▷Gear display for 7-gear Sport auto‐
matic transmission with dual
clutch   69▷Computer   75▷Date of next scheduled service, and re‐
maining distance to be driven   80▷Odometer and trip odometer  73▷Programs for Dynamic Driving Con‐
trol   102▷High-beam Assistant   89▷Resetting Tire Pressure Monitor   97▷Checking engine oil level  238▷Settings and information  77▷  Check Control message
present   848Fuel gauge   749Resetting the trip odometer   73Seite 16At a glanceCockpit16
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or SAE 5W-30, or malfunctions or engine dam‐
age may occur.◀
The engine oil quality is critical for the life of
the engine.
Some oil types are not available in all coun‐
tries.
Approved oil typesSpecificationBMW High Performance SAE 5W-30BMW Longlife-01BMW Longlife-01 FE
Further information on approved oil types can
be obtained from the service center.
Alternative oil types If the approved engine oils are not available, up
to 1 US quart/liter of an oil with the following
specification can be used:
SpecificationAPI SM or a higher quality standard
Oil change
The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends
having the engine oil changed by a service
center.
Coolant
General information Danger of burns from hot engine
Do not open the cooling system while
the engine is hot; otherwise, escaping coolant
may cause burns.◀
Suitable additives
Only use suitable additives; otherwise,
engine damage may occur. The additives are
harmful to your health.◀
Coolant consists of water and additives.
Not all commercially available additives are
suitable for your vehicle. Ask your service cen‐
ter for suitable additives.
Checking the coolant level1.Let the engine cool.2.Turn the expansion tank cap counterclock‐
wise slightly to allow any accumulated
pressure to escape, then continue turning
to open.3.The filling level indicator 1 in the filler neck
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CareVehicle 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.
Car washes Notes Steam jets or high-pressure washers
When using steam jets or high-pressure
washers, hold them a sufficient distance away
and use a maximum temperature of
140 ℉/60 ℃.
Holding them too close or using excessively
high pressures or temperatures can cause
damage or preliminary damage that may then
lead to long-term damage.
Follow the operating instructions for the high-
pressure washer.◀
Cleaning sensors/cameras with high-
pressure washers
When using high-pressure washers, do not
spray the seals of the retractable hardtop and
the exterior sensors and cameras, for Park Dis‐
tance Control, for instance, for extended peri‐
ods of time and only from a distance of at least
12 in/30 cm.◀
Regularly remove foreign bodies, such as
leaves, from the area below the windshield
when the hood is open.Wash your vehicle frequently, particularly in
winter.
Intense soiling and road salt can damage the
vehicle.
Washing in automatic car washes Give preference to cloth car washes or those
that use soft brushes in order to avoid paint damage.
Notes Note the following:▷Make sure that the wheels and tires are not
damaged by the transport mechanisms.▷Fold in the exterior mirrors; otherwise, they
may be damaged, depending on the width
of the vehicle.▷Deactivate the rain sensor, refer to
page  64, to avoid unintentional wiper acti‐
vation.▷Unscrew the road antenna.
Guide rails in car washes
Avoid car washes with guide rails higher
than 4 in/10 cm; otherwise, the vehicle body
could be damaged.◀
Before driving into a car wash The vehicle is able to roll if the following steps
are taken.
Manual transmission
1.Shift to neutral.2.Release the parking brake, refer to
page  61.3.Switch the engine off.4.Leave the remote control in the ignition
lock.Seite 257CareMobility257
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem  101 
Acceleration assistant, Launch Control  71 
Accident, refer to Initiating an Emergency Request  251 
Activated charcoal filter with automatic climate con‐
trol  114  
Adaptive brake lights, see Brake force display  100 
Adaptive Light Control  88 
Additional telephone  194 
Additives, coolant  241 
Additives, oil  240 
After washing vehicle  258 
Airbags  92 
Airbags, indicator/warning light  94 
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated air mode  110, 113  
Air conditioner  110 
Air conditioning mode, air conditioner  110 
Air conditioning mode, auto‐ matic climate control  112 
Air conditioning mode, venti‐ lation  111, 115  
Air distribution, auto‐ matic  113 
Air distribution, individ‐ ual  111  
Air distribution, manual  111 
Air flow rate  111, 114  
Airing, refer to Ventila‐ tion  111, 115  
Air outlets, refer to Air vents  109 Air pressure, refer to Tire in‐
flation pressure  228 
Air supply, air condi‐ tioner  110 
Air supply, automatic climate control  112 
Air supply, ventila‐ tion  111, 115  
Air vents  109 
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion  111, 115  
Alarm system  41 
Alarm system, avoiding unin‐ tentional alarms  42 
Alarm system, ending an alarm  41 
Alarm system, interior motion sensor  42 
Alarm system, tilt alarm sen‐ sor  42 
All around the headliner  19 
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires  235 
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter  117 
Alternative oil types  240 
AM/FM station  164 
Announcement, navigation, see Spoken instruc‐
tions  153 
Antifreeze, coolant  241 
Antifreeze, washer fluid  65 
Antilock Brake System, ABS  101 
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC  101 
Anti-theft protection  34 
Anti-theft protection, lug bolts  249 
Appointments  210 Approved axle loads, refer to
Weights  264 
Approved engine oils  240 
Approved gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights  264 
Armrest, refer to Center arm‐ rest  124 
Arrival time, refer to Com‐ puter  75 
Ashtray  120 
Assistance systems, refer to Driving stability control sys‐
tems  101 
Assistance when driving off  104  
Audio device, external  125 
Audio playback  173 
Audio playback, Blue‐ tooth  185 
Automatic air distribu‐ tion  113 
Automatic air flow  113 
Automatic car wash  257 
Automatic climate con‐ trol  112  
Automatic climate control, automatic air distribu‐
tion  113 
Automatic cruise control  105 
Automatic Curb Monitor  52 
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol  88 
Automatic recirculated air control  113 
Automatic Start/Stop func‐ tion  59 
Automatic transmission, 7- gear with dual clutch  68 
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Mirrors– Automatic Curb Monitor 52
Mirrors, exterior mirrors 52 
Mirrors, folding in, before driving into a car wash  53 
Mirrors, heating  53 
Mirrors, interior mirror  53 
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle  131 
Mobile phone, installation lo‐ cation, refer to Center arm‐
rest  124 
Mobile phone, refer to Tele‐ phone  194 
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety  7 
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play  20 
MP3 player  182 
Multimedia  172 
Music collection  177 
Music search  179 
Music, storing  177 
N
Navigation  140 
Navigation data  140 
Navigation data, updat‐ ing  140  
Navigation system, destina‐ tion entry by voice  148 
Nets, refer to Storage com‐ partments  125 
Neutral cleaner, care  259 
New wheels and tires  234 
Notes  6, 211  
Nozzles, refer to Air vents  109 
Nozzles, refer to Ventila‐ tion  111, 115  
O OBD Onboard Diagnos‐ tics  244 
Odometer  73 
Office  205 
Oil additives  240 
Oil change interval, service requirements  80 
Oil consumption  238 
Oil level  238 
Oil, refer to Engine oil  238 
Oil types, alternative  240 
Oil types, approved  240 
Old batteries, disposal  250 
Onboard computer, refer to Computer  75 
Onboard Diagnostics OBD  244 
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display  20 
Onboard vehicle tool kit  245 
Opening and closing, Comfort Access  39 
Opening and closing from the inside  37 
Opening and closing from the outside  34 
Opening and closing using the door lock  37 
Opening and closing, using the remote control  34 
Operating principle, iDrive  20 
Outside-air mode, automatic climate control  113 
Outside air, refer to Recircu‐ lated air mode  110, 113  
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature  74 
P Paint, vehicle  258 
Pairing, mobile phone  195 
Park Distance Control PDC  107 
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion  132 
Parking aid, refer to PDC  107 
Parking brake  61 
Parking lamps  87 Passenger side mirror, tilt‐
ing  52 
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol  107  
Personal information  205 
Personal Profile  32 
Pinch protection, win‐ dows  43 
Plastic, care  259 
Pollen, refer to Microfilter/ activated-charcoal filter with
automatic climate con‐
trol  114  
Pollen, refer to Microfilter for air conditioner  111 
Position, storing  144 
Postal code, entering in navi‐ gation  143 
Power failure  249 
Power windows, opening and closing  43 
Power windows, refer to Win‐ dows  42 
Pressure, tires  228 
Pressure warning, tires  94 
Pressure warning, tires, Flat Tire Monitor  94 
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive  24 
Protective function, refer to Pinch protection system,
windows  43 
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller  21 
R Radiator fluid, refer to Cool‐ ant  241  
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control with
integrated key  32 
Radio ready state  58 
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Telephone, installation loca‐tion, refer to Center arm‐
rest  124 
TeleService  217 
Temperature, air condi‐ tioner  110 
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control  112 
Temperature, changing the unit of measure  78 
Temperature, coolant  74 
Temperature display, external temperature  73 
Temperature display, external temperature warning  73 
Temperature display, setting the units  78 
Temperature, engine oil  74 
Text messages  208 
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system  41 
Thigh support adjustment  49 
Third brake light, refer to Center brake light  248 
Through-loading opening with integrated transport
bag  121 
Tilt alarm sensor  42 
Tilting the passenger side mirror  52 
Time, setting the time  78 
Tire age  232 
Tire damage  233 
Tire identification marks  231 
Tire inflation pressure  228 
Tire inflation pressure, pres‐ sure loss  97 
Tire pressure monitoring, re‐ fer to FTM  94 
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM  96 
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM, system reset  97 
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM, warning lamp  98 
Tire Quality Grading  232 Tires, changing  234 
Tires, flat tire  249 
Tire size  231 
Tires, run-flat tires  234 
Tires, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM  96 
Tire tread  233 
Toll roads, route  151 
Tone  162 
Tool kit, refer to Onboard ve‐ hicle tool kit  245 
Tools, refer to Onboard vehi‐ cle tool kit  245 
Towing  253 
Town/city, navigation  143 
Tow-starting  253 
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor  96 
Traction control  102 
TRACTION program, Dy‐ namic Driving Control  103 
Traffic bulletins, naviga‐ tion  155 
Transmission, 7-gear auto‐ matic transmission with dual
clutch  68 
Transmission, 8-gear auto‐ matic transmission  66 
Transmission lock, unlocking manually  71 
Transmission lock, unlocking manually, with 7-gear auto‐
matic transmission  71 
Transmission, manual trans‐ mission  65 
Transmission positions, 7- gear automatic transmis‐
sion  68 
Transmission positions, 8- gear automatic transmis‐
sion  66 
Transmission, unlocking transmission lock manually,
for 7-gear automatic trans‐
mission  71 Transporting children
safely  55 
Tread depth, tires  233 
Tread, tires  233 
Treble, tone  162 
Trip-distance counter, refer to Trip odometer  73 
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion  62 
Trip odometer  73 
Trips, planning  149 
Trunk lid  38 
Trunk lid, Comfort Access  40 
Trunk lid, emergency unlock‐ ing  39 
Trunk lid, opening from the inside  38 
Trunk lid, opening from the outside  38 
Turning circle, refer to Dimen‐ sions  264 
Turn signal, indicator/warning lamp  16 
Turn signals  62 
Turn signals, bulb replace‐ ment, front  247 
Turn signals, triple turn signal activation  62 
U Uniform Tire Quality Grading/ UTQG  232 
Unintentional alarms  42 
Units, average fuel consump‐ tion  78 
Units of measure, changing on the Control Display  78 
Units, temperature  78 
Universal remote control  116 
Unlocking, from the inside  38 
Unlocking, from the out‐ side  34 
Unlocking, hood  238 
Unlocking, setting the unlock‐ ing characteristics  34 Seite 284ReferenceEverything from A to Z284
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