
Washer fluid
General information Antifreeze for washer fluid
Antifreeze is flammable and can cause
injuries if used improperly.
Therefore, keep it away from sources of igni‐
tion.
Only keep it in the closed original container
and inaccessible to children.
Follow the notes and instructions on the con‐
tainer.
United States: The washer fluid mixture ratio is
regulated by the U.S. EPA and many individual
states; do not exceed the allowable washer
fluid dilution ratios limits that apply. Follow the
usage instructions on the washer fluid con‐
tainer. Use BMW's Windshield Washer Con‐
centrate or the equivalent.◀
Washer fluid reservoir Adding washer fluid
Only add washer fluid when the engine is
cool, and then close the cover completely to
avoid contact between the washer fluid and
hot engine parts.
Otherwise, there is the danger of fire and a risk
to personal safety if the fluid is spilled.◀
All washer nozzles are supplied from one res‐
ervoir.
The recommended minimum filling quantity is
0.2 US gal/1 liter.
Fill with a mixture of window washing concen‐
trate and tap water; if needed, add antifreeze
according to the manufacturer instructions.
Mix the washer fluid before adding to maintain
the correct mixing ratio.
Do not fill in undiluted window washing con‐
centrate and antifreeze and do not fill in pure
water; this could damage the washer system.
Do not mix window washing concentrate from
different manufacturers; this could cause the
washer nozzles to clog.
Manual transmission
Pay attention to the shift plane
When shifting into 5th or 6th gear, push
the gearshift lever to the right; otherwise inad‐
vertent shifting into the 3rd or 4th gear could
lead to engine damage.◀
Reverse gear Select only when the vehicle is stationary.
When the gearshift lever is pressed to the left,
a slight resistance needs to be overcome.
Malfunction The warning lamp lights up yellow. A
message appears on the Control Dis‐
play.In addition, a signal sounds.
The clutch temperature is too high.
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The so-called starting aid terminal in the en‐
gine compartment acts as the battery's posi‐
tive terminal.
The body ground or a special nut acts as the
negative terminal.
Connecting jumper cables
1.Pull off the cap of the BMW starting aid ter‐
minal.2.Attach one terminal clamp of the positive
jumper cable to the positive terminal of the
battery, or to the corresponding starting
aid terminal of the vehicle providing assis‐
tance.3.Attach the other end of the cable to the
positive terminal of the battery, or to the
corresponding starting aid terminal of the
vehicle to be started.4.Attach one terminal clamp of the negative
jumper cable to the negative terminal of
the battery, or to the corresponding engine
or body ground of the vehicle providing as‐
sistance.5.Attach the other end of the cable to the
negative terminal of the battery, or to thecorresponding engine or body ground of
the vehicle to be started.
Starting the engine
Never use spray fluids to start the engine.
1.Start the engine of the assisting vehicle
and let it run for several minutes at an in‐
creased idle speed.
If the vehicle to be started has a diesel en‐
gine: let the engine of the assisting vehicle
run for approx. 10 minutes.2.Start the engine of the vehicle being
started in the usual way.
If the first starting attempt is not success‐
ful, wait a few minutes before making an‐
other attempt in order to allow the dis‐
charged battery to recharge.3.Let both engines run for several minutes.4.Disconnect the jumper cables in the re‐
verse order.
Check the battery and recharge if necessary.
Tow-starting and towing Sport automatic transmission:
transporting your vehicle
Note
Your vehicle is not permitted to be towed.
Therefore, contact a service center in the
event of a breakdown.
Observe in the event of a breakdown
Have the vehicle transported on a load‐
ing platform only, or damage may occur.◀
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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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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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