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3.Wrap the empty sealant container and con‐
nection hose in suitable material to avoid
dirtying the cargo area.4.Stow the Mobility System back in the vehi‐
cle.
Distributing the sealant
Immediately drive approx. 5 miles/10 km to en‐
sure that the sealant is evenly distributed in the
tire.
Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
If possible, do not drive at speeds less than
12 mph/20 km/h.
To correct the tire inflation pressure
1.Stop at a suitable location.2.Screw the connection hose onto the tire
valve stem.3.Attach the connection hose directly to the
compressor.4.Insert the connector into a power socket
inside the vehicle.5.Correct the tire inflation pressure to
2.5 bar.▷Increase pressure: with the ignition
turned on or the engine running, reel
on the compressor.▷To reduce the pressure: press the but‐
ton on the compressor.
Continuing the trip
Do not exceed the maximum permissible
speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
Reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor.
Reinitialize the Tire Pressure Monitor.
Replace the defective tire and the sealant con‐
tainer of the Mobility System as soon as possi‐
ble.
Snow chains Fine-link snow chains
Only certain types of fine-link snow chains
have been tested by the manufacturer of the
vehicle, classified as road-safe and approved.
Information about the approved snow chains
are available from the service center.
Use
Use only in pairs on the rear wheels, equipped
with the tires of the following size:
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the area around the recessed grips. Make
sure that the trim does not become stuck.4.Carefully swing out the trim.
Replacing the reversing lamp and inner
brake lamp
1.Loosen the two holders, arrow 1 and pull
down on the lamp holder to remove, ar‐
row 2.2.Unscrew the defective bulb of the revers‐
ing or brake lamp from its socket counter‐
clockwise.3.Insert the new bulb.
Installing the bulb holder
1.Slide the bulb holder onto the two guide
pins, arrow 1. Insert the two contacts, ar‐
row 2, into the connections, arrow 3.2.Press on the bulb holder. Make sure that
the two exterior holders latch into place.3.Swing the trim back onto the trunk lid and
secure.Rear lamp, license plate lamp and
central brake lamp
Follow general instructions, refer to page 212.
These lights are made using LED technology.
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
Changing wheels
Hints When using run-flat tires or sealants, a tire
does not need to be changed immediately in
the event of pressure loss due to a flat tire.
Which is why no spare tire is available.
The tools for changing wheels are available as
accessories from your service center.
Jacking points for the vehicle jack
The jacking points for the vehicle jack are lo‐
cated at the positions shown.
Vehicle battery Maintenance
The battery is maintenance-free.
The added amount of acid is sufficient for the
service life of the battery.
Further information about the battery can be
obtained from your service center.
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Continued driving with a flattire 102 , 105
Control Display 18
Control Display, settings 89
Controller 18, 19
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 119
Convenient opening with the remote control 37
Coolant 209
Coolant level 209
Coolant temperature 82
Cooling function 146, 149
Cooling, maximum 148
Cooling system 209
Cornering light 93
Corrosion on brake discs 168
Cosmetic mirror 156
Courtesy lamps during un‐ locking 37
Courtesy lamps with the vehi‐ cle locked 38
Cruise control 130
Cruise control, active with Stop & Go 124
Cruising range 82
Cupholders 162
Current fuel consumption 83
D
Damage, tires 197
Damping control, dy‐ namic 121
Data, technical 236
Date 82
Daytime running lights 93
Defrosting, refer to defrosting the windows 146
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 150
Defrosting the windows 146
Dehumidifying, air 146, 149
Deleting personal data 25
Deletion of personal data 25
Destination distance 87 Diesel exhaust fluid, at low
temperatures 186
Diesel exhaust fluid, having refilled 186
Diesel exhaust fluid, on mini‐ mum 186
Diesel exhaust fluid, replen‐ ishing yourself 186
Diesel particulate filter 167
Digital clock 82
Digital compass 154
Dimensions 236
Dimmable exterior mirrors 58
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 59
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 69
Display, electronic, instru‐ ment cluster 77
Display in windshield 90
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 95
Displays, cleaning 232
Disposal, coolant 209
Disposal, vehicle battery 221
Distance control, refer to PDC 132
Distance to destination 87
Divided screen view, split screen 23
Door lock 39
Door lock, refer to Remote control 34
Drive-off assistant 123
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 119
Driver assistance, refer to In‐ telligent Safety 106
Driving Assistant, refer to In‐ telligent Safety 106
Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol 121
Driving instructions, break- in 166
Driving mode 121
Driving notes, general 166 Driving stability control sys‐
tems 119
Driving style analysis 177
Driving tips 166
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 119
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 120
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol 121
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 119
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 120
E ECO PRO 173
ECO PRO, bonus range 174
ECO PRO display 173
ECO PRO driving mode 173
ECO PRO driving style analy‐ sis 177
ECO PRO mode 173
ECO PRO Tip - driving in‐ struction 175
EfficientDynamics 176
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 77
Electronic oil measure‐ ment 206
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 119
Emergency detection, remote control 35
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 182
Emergency Request 223
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 35
Emergency unlocking, trans‐ mission lock 75
Emergency unlocking, trunk lid 41
Energy Control 83
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Head restraints, rear 55
Head-up Display 90
Head-up Display, care 232
Heavy cargo, stowing 170
Height, vehicle 236
High-beam Assistant 94
High beams 69
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 94
Hills 168
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 123
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 162
Homepage 6
Hood 205
Horn 14
Hotel function, trunk lid 41
Hot exhaust system 167
HUD Head-up Display 90
Hydroplaning 167
I Ice warning, see External temperature warning 82
Icy roads, see External tem‐ perature warning 82
Identification marks, tires 195
Identification number, see ve‐ hicle identification num‐
ber 9
iDrive 18
Ignition key, refer to Remote control 34
Ignition off 64
Ignition on 64
Indication of a flat tire 101 , 104
Indicator and alarm lamps, see Check Control 78
Indicator lamp, see Check Control 78
Individual air distribu‐ tion 146, 149 Individual settings, refer to
Personal Profile 35
Inflation pressure, tires 189
Inflation pressure warning FTM, tires 104
Info display, refer to On- Board computer 86
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 101
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 104
Instrument cluster 77
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 77
Instrument lighting 95
Integrated key 34
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle 30
Intelligent Emergency Re‐ quest 223
Intelligent Safety 106
Intensity, AUTO pro‐ gram 148
Interior equipment 152
Interior lights 95
Interior lights during unlock‐ ing 37
Interior lights with the vehicle locked 38
Interior motion sensor 45
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 59
Interior rearview mirror, com‐ pass 154
Interior rearview mirror, man‐ ually dimmable 59
Internet page 6
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 83
Interval mode 70
J
Jacking points for the vehicle jack 220 Joystick, Steptronic transmis‐
sion 73
Jump-starting 224
K
Key/remote control 34
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 41
Key Memory, refer to Per‐ sonal Profile 35
Kickdown, Steptronic trans‐ mission 73
Knee airbag 98
L
Lamp replacement 212
Lamp replacement, front 213
Lamp replacement, rear 218
Lane departure warning 114
Lane margin, warning 114
Language on Control Dis‐ play 90
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 170
LATCH child restraint sys‐ tem 62
Launch Control 75
Leather, care 231
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 213
Length, vehicle 236
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 25
Light alloy wheels, care 231
Light control 93
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 213
Lighter 156
Lighting 92
Lights 92
Lights and bulbs 212
Light switch 92
Load 170
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Lock, door 39
Locking/unlocking via door lock 39
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 37
Locking, automatic 44
Locking, settings 43
Locking via trunk lid 40
Lock, power window 47
Locks, doors, and win‐ dows 63
Low beams 92
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 94
Lower back support 52
Low-Sulfur Diesel 185
Luggage rack, see Roof- mounted luggage rack 171
Lumbar support 52
M
Maintenance 210
Maintenance require‐ ments 210
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 83
Maintenance system, BMW 210
Make-up mirror 156
Malfunction displays, see Check Control 78
Manual air distribu‐ tion 146, 149
Manual air flow 146, 149
Manual mode, Steptronic transmission 74
Manual operation, door lock 39
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 58
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 182
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 133 Manual operation, rearview
camera 136
Manual operation, Side View 138
Manual operation, Top View 139
Manual transmission 72
Marking on approved tires 198
Marking, run-flat tires 199
Master key, refer to Remote control 34
Maximum cooling 148
Maximum speed, display 85
Maximum speed, winter tires 198
Measure, units of 90
Medical kit 224
Memory, seat, mirror 56
Menu, EfficientDynamics 176
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 86
Menus, operating, iDrive 18
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 20
Messages, see Check Con‐ trol 78
Microfilter 147, 150
Minimum tread, tires 197
Mirror 57
Mirror memory 56
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 167
Mobility System 199
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 213
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Mounting of child restraint systems 60
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 14 N
Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 54
Neck restraints, rear, refer to Head restraints 55
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner 231
New wheels and tires 197
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 227
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 211
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 211
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 136
Octane rating, refer to Rec‐ ommended fuel grade 184
Odometer 82
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Oil 206
Oil, adding 207
Oil additives 208
Oil change 208
Oil change interval, service requirements 83
Oil filler neck 207
Oil types, alternative 208
Oil types, approved 208
Old batteries, disposal 221
On-board computer 86
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 212
Opening/closing via door lock 39
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Opening and closing, withoutremote control 39
Opening and closing, with re‐ mote control 37
Opening the trunk lid with no- touch activation 42
Operating concept, iDrive 18
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Auto‐ matic recirculated-air con‐
trol 149
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 82
P Paint, vehicle 230
Parallel parking assistant 140
Park Distance Control PDC 132
Parked-car ventilation 151
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 168
Parking aid, refer to PDC 132
Parking assistant 140
Parking brake 68
Parking lights 92
Particulate filter 167
Parts and accessories 7
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 58
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 136
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 132
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 112
Personal Profile 35
Personal Profile, exporting profiles 36
Personal Profile, importing profiles 37
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 48 Pinch protection system, win‐
dows 46
Plastic, care 231
Power failure 221
Power sunroof, glass 47
Power windows 46
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 189
Pressure warning FTM, tires 104
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 35
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 24
Protective function, glass sunroof 48
Protective function, win‐ dows 46
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller 18, 19
R Radiator fluid 209
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 34
Radio ready state 64
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 70
Rear lights 220
Rear socket 157
Rear turn signal, bulb replace‐ ment 218
Rearview camera 135
Rearview mirror 57
Rear window de‐ froster 146, 149
Recirculated-air filter 150
Recirculated-air mode 146, 149
Recommended fuel grade 184
Recommended tire brands 198 Refueling 182
Remaining range 82
Remote control/key 34
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 38
Remote control, univer‐ sal 152
Replacement fuse 221
Replacing parts 212
Replacing wheels/tires 197
Reporting safety defects 9
RES button 127
RES button, see Active Cruise Control, ACC 124
RES button, see Cruise con‐ trol 130
Reserve warning, refer to Range 82
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 101
Retaining straps, securing cargo 170
Retreaded tires 198
Roadside parking lights 93
Roller sunblinds 47
RON recommended fuel grade 184
Roofliner 17
Roof load lidacity 236
Roof-mounted luggage rack 171
Rope for tow-starting/ towing 227
RSC Run Flat System Com‐ ponent, refer to Run-flat
tires 199
Rubber components, care 231
Run-flat tires 199
S Safe braking 167
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Temperature display for ex‐ternal temperature 82
Temperature, engine oil 81
Tempomat, refer to Active Cruise Control 124
Terminal, starting aid 225
Text message, supplemen‐ tary 81
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 44
Thigh support 52
Through-loading system 158
Tilt alarm sensor 45
Time of arrival 88
Tire damage 197
Tire identification marks 195
Tire inflation pressure 189
Tire inflation pressure moni‐ tor, refer to FTM 104
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 100
Tires, changing 197
Tire sealant 199
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 189
Tires, run-flat tires 199
Tire tread 197
Tone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Tool 212
Top View 138
Total vehicle weight 236
Touchpad 21
Tow fitting 227
Towing 226
Tow lug, see Tow fitting 227
Tow-starting 226
Tow truck 226
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 100
Traction control 120
TRACTION, driving dynam‐ ics 120
Transmission lock, electronic unlocking 75 Transmission, manual trans‐
mission 72
Transmission, Steptronic transmission 72
Transporting children safely 60
Tread, tires 197
Trip computer 88
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 69
Trip odometer 82
Truck for tow-starting/ towing 226
Trunk lid closing 40
Trunk lid, emergency unlock‐ ing 41
Trunk lid, hotel function 41
Trunk lid opening 40
Trunk lid, opening with no- touch activation 42
Trunk lid via remote con‐ trol 38
Turning circle 236
Turning circle lines, rearview camera 136
Turn signals, operation 69
U Unintentional alarm 45
Units of measure 90
Universal remote control 152
Unlock button, Steptronic transmission 73
Unlocking/locking via door lock 39
Unlocking/locking with re‐ mote control 37
Unlocking, settings 43
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 7
Upholstery care 231
USB interface 157 V
Vanity mirror 156
Variable sport steering 121
Vehicle battery 220
Vehicle battery, replac‐ ing 221
Vehicle, break-in 166
Vehicle care 230
Vehicle features and op‐ tions 6
Vehicle identification num‐ ber 9
Vehicle jack 220
Vehicle paint 230
Vehicle storage 232
Vehicle wash 229
Ventilation 150
Ventilation, refer to Parked- car ventilation 151
VIN, see vehicle identification number 9
Voice activation system 27
W Warning and indicator lamps, see Check Control 78
Warning displays, see Check Control 78
Warning messages, see Check Control 78
Warning triangle 224
Warranty 7
Washer fluid 71
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield 71
Washer system 69
Washing, vehicle 229
Water on roads 167
Weights 236
Welcome lamps during un‐ locking 37
Welcome lights 92
Wheel base, vehicle 236
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