
Activating intermittent wipe or rain
sensor
Press button, arrow. The LED in the button
lights up.
Setting speed for intermittent wipe or
sensitivity of the rain sensor
Turn the thumbwheel.
Do not use the washer system at freezing
temperatures
Do not use the washers if there is any danger
that the fluid will freeze on the windshield; oth‐
erwise, your vision could be obscured. For this
reason, use antifreeze.
Avoid using the washer when the reservoir is
empty; otherwise, you could damage the
pump.◀
Deactivating intermittent wipe or rain
sensor
Press the button again, arrow. The LED in the
button goes out.
Deactivate the rain sensor in car washes
Deactivate the rain sensor when passing
through an automatic car wash; otherwise,
damage could be caused by undesired wiper
activation.◀
Cleaning the windshield and
headlights
Pull the lever, arrow.
The system sprays washer fluid on the wind‐
shield and activates the wipers briefly.
When the vehicle lighting system is switched
on, the headlights are cleaned at regular and
appropriate intervals.
Windshield washer nozzles
The windshield washer nozzles are heated au‐
tomatically while the engine is running or the
ignition is switched on.
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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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Engine compartmentVehicle 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 selectedspecial 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.
Important features in the engine compartment
1Coolant expansion tank   2412Starting aid terminal, negative termi‐
nal   2523Vehicle identification number4Filler neck for washer fluid for the head‐
lamp and window washer system   655Engine oil filler neck  2406Starting aid terminal, positive termi‐
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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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Unlocking, trunk lid 40 
Unlocking without remote control, refer to Comfort Ac‐
cess  39 
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline  6 
Update, software  189 
Upholstery care  259 
USB audio interface  183 
USB interface  124 
V
Vacuum cleaner, connecting, refer to Connecting electri‐
cal devices  120 
Vehicle– Identification number, refer
to Engine compartment  237
Vehicle battery 249 
Vehicle, battery replace‐ ment  249 
Vehicle, break-in  130 
Vehicle care  258 
Vehicle care, refer to Care  257 
Vehicle, cargo  264 
Vehicle dimensions, refer to Dimensions  264 
Vehicle equipment  6 
Vehicle identification num‐ ber  194  
Vehicle jack  249 
Vehicle paint  258 
Vehicle storage  260 
Vehicle, switching off  59 
Vehicle wash  257 
Vehicle, weight  264 
Ventilation  111, 115  
Ventilation, draft- free  111, 115  
Ventilation, refer to Climate control  109 
Vents, refer to Air vents  109 
Version of the navigation data  140 
Video playback  174 
Voice activation, naviga‐
tion  148 
Voice activation, short com‐ mands  266 
Voice activation system  27 
Volume, setting  162 
W Warning and indicator lamps  17 
Warning messages, refer to Check Control  84 
Warning signal volumes  163 
Warning triangle  252 
Washer/wiper system  63 
Washer fluid  65 
Washing, vehicle  257 
Waste tray, refer to Ash‐ tray  120 
Water on roads  131 
Wear indicator in tire  233 
Weights  264 
Welcome lights  87 
Wheelbase, refer to Dimen‐ sions  264 
Wheel change  248 
Wheels and tires  228 
Wheels, changing  234 
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM  94 
Wheels, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM  96 
Width, refer to Dimen‐ sions  264 
Wind deflector  46 
Window, convenient opera‐ tion  35 
Windows  42 
Windows, defrosting and de‐ fogging, automatic climate
control  114 
Windows, defrosting and re‐ moving condensation, air
conditioner  111 Windows, pinch protec‐
tion  43 
Windshield, cleaning  64 
Windshield, defrosting and defogging, air condi‐
tioner  111 
Windshield, defrosting and defogging, automatic cli‐
mate control  114 
Windshield, defrosting, refer to Defrosting windows  111 
Windshield wash  63 
Windshield washer fluid  65 
Windshield wash, nozzles  64 
Windshield wash, washer fluid  65 
Windshield wiper blades, changing  245 
Windshield wiper, refer to Washer/wiper system  63 
Winter storage, care  260 
Winter tires, suitable tires  235 
Winter tires, tread  233 
Wiper blades, changing  245 
Wiper fluid  65 
Wood, care  259 
Wordmatch principle, naviga‐ tion  25 
Working in the engine com‐ partment  238 
Wrench/screwdriver, refer to Onboard vehicle tool kit  245 
X
Xenon headlights, bulb re‐ placement  246 
Y Your individual vehicle, set‐ tings, refer to Personal Pro‐
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