
Addendum
thereof:  “BMW recommends that you have  
the maintenance carried out by your service 
center.” 
10. At page 189, under the heading “Tire infla- 
tion specifications,” the sentence begin-
ning, “Tire inflation pressure specifications 
apply to approved tire sizes …” should be 
disregarded. 
11. At page 197, under the heading: “Mount- 
ing,” the paragraph beginning, “Have 
mounting and balancing …” should be dis-
regarded and the following text should be 
read in lieu thereof: “BMW recommends 
that you have mounting and balancing per-
formed by your service center or a tire 
mounting specialist.” 
12. At page 198, under the heading: “Approved  
wheels and tires,” the term “Approved” 
should be disregarded and in lieu thereof, 
the term “Recommended” should be read 
in its place. In addition, the text of that sec-
tion should be disregarded and the follow-
ing text should be read in lieu thereof:  
The manufacturer of your vehicle strongly  
suggests that you use wheels and tires that 
have been recommended by the vehicle 
manufacturer for your vehicle type; other-
wise, for example, despite having the same 
official size ratings, variations can lead to 
body contact and with it, the risk of severe 
accidents.  
The manufacturer of your vehicle does not  
evaluate non-recommended wheels and 
tires to determine if they are suitable for use 
on your vehicle. 
13. At page 202, under the heading: “Snow  
Chains,” the text should be disregarded and 
the following text should be read in lieu 
thereof:  
Only certain types of fine-link snow chains  
have been tested by the manufacturer of 
your vehicle and are determined by the 
manufacturer of your vehicle to be road safe 
and are recommended by the manufacturer 
of your vehicle.  
Information about recommended snow  
chains is available from a service center. 
14. At page 205, under the heading “Hood,” the  
sentence beginning, “If you are unfamiliar” 
should be disregarded. 
15. At page 208, under the heading: “Engine oil  
change,” the text should be disregarded 
and in lieu thereof should be read as follows: 
BMW recommends that you have the oil  
changed at your BMW dealer's service cen-
ter or at another service center that has 
trained personnel that can perform the work 
in accordance with BMW specifications. 
16. At page 210, under the heading: “Service  
and Warranty Information Booklet for US 
models and Warranty and Service Guide 
Booklet for Canadian models,” the second 
paragraph should be disregarded and the 
following text read in lieu thereof:  
The manufacturer of your vehicle recom- 
mends that you have maintenance and 
repair performed by your BMW dealer's ser-
vice center or another service center or 
repair shop that employs trained personnel 
that can perform maintenance and repair 
work on your vehicle in accordance with 
BMW specifications. The manufacturer of 
your vehicle recommends that you maintain 
records of all maintenance and repair work 
performed on your vehicle. 
17. At page 213 and page 216, where it reads:  
“Do not perform work/bulb replacement on 
xenon headlights,” that text should be dis-
regarded and in lieu thereof the following 
text should be read: “Xenon headlight work 
or replacement can cause serious and fatal 
injuries.” In the text that follows, where it 
reads: “[h]ave any work on the xenon light-
ing system … ,” the following words should 
be read as preceding that passage: “It is 
strongly suggested that you …” 
18. At page 221, under the “Battery replace- 
ment” section, the text should be disre-
garded and in lieu thereof the following text 
should be read:  
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Rotating wheels between axlesDifferent wear patterns can occur on the frontand rear axles depending on individual driving
conditions. The tires can be rotated between
the axles to achieve even wear. Your service
center will be glad to advise you. After rotating,
check the tire pressure and correct if needed.
Rotating the tires is not permissible on vehi‐
cles with different tire sizes or rim sizes on the
front and rear axles.
Storage
Store wheels and tires in a cool, dry place with
as little exposure to light as possible.
Always protect tires against all contact with oil,
grease and fuels.
Do not exceed the maximum tire inflation pres‐
sure indicated on the side wall of the tire.
Run-flat tires
Label
RSC label on the tire sidewall.
The wheels consist of tires that are self-sup‐
porting, to a limited degree, and possibly spe‐
cial rims.
The support of the sidewall allows the tire to
remain drivable to a restricted degree in the
event of a tire inflation pressure loss.
Follow the instructions for continued driving
with a flat tire.
Changing run-flat tires
For your own safety, only use run-flat tires. No
spare tire is available in the case of a flat tire.
Your service center will be glad to advise you.
Mobility System
The concept With the Mobility System, minor tire damagecan be sealed quickly to enable continued
travel. To accomplish this, sealant is pumped
into the tires, which seals the damage from the
inside.
The compressor can be used to check the tire
inflation pressure.
Hints▷Follow the instructions on using the Mobi‐
lity System found on the compressor and
sealant container.▷Use of the Mobility System may be ineffec‐
tive if the tire puncture measures approx.
1/8 in/4 mm or more.▷Contact the nearest service center if the
tire cannot be made drivable.▷If possible, do not remove foreign bodies
that have penetrated the tire.▷Pull the speed limit sticker off the sealant
container and apply it to the steering
wheel.▷The use of a sealant can damage the TPM
wheel electronics. In this case, have the
electronics checked at the next opportu‐
nity and have them replaced if needed.
Enclosed areas
Do not let the engine run in enclosed
areas, since breathing in exhaust fumes may
lead to loss of consciousness and death. The
exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an
odorless and colorless but highly toxic gas.◀
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CareVehicle features and optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
Car washes General information
Regularly remove foreign objects such as
leaves in the area below the windshield when
the hood is raised.
Wash your vehicle frequently, particularly in
winter. Intense soiling and road salt can dam‐
age the vehicle.
Hints 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 ℃.
If the vehicle has a glass sunroof, ensure that a
distance of at least 31.5 inches/80 cm is main‐
tained. Holding them too close or using exces‐
sively high pressures or temperatures can
cause damage or preliminary damage that may
then lead to long-term damage.
Follow the user's manual for the high-pressure
washer.◀Cleaning sensors/camera lenses with
high-pressure washers
When using high-pressure washers, do not
spray the sensors and camera lenses on the
outside of the vehicle for long periods and
maintain a distance of at least 12 in/30 cm.◀
Automatic car washes
Hints▷Give preference to cloth car washes or
those that use soft brushes in order to
avoid paint damage.▷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  70, to avoid unintentional wiper acti‐
vation.▷In some cases, an unintentional alarm can
be triggered by the interior motion sensor
of the alarm system. Follow the instruc‐
tions on avoiding an unintentional alarm,
refer to page  45.
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 In order to ensure that the vehicle can roll in a
car wash, take the following steps:
Manual transmission:
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem  119 
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go  124 
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control  75 
Accessories and parts  7 
Activated-charcoal filter  150 
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion  116 
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC  124 
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display  118 
Adaptive Light Control  93 
Additives, oil  208 
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints  50 
After washing vehicle  230 
Airbags  97 
Airbags, indicator/warning light  98 
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode  146, 149  
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function  146, 149  
Air distribution, manual  146, 149  
Air flow, air conditioner  146 
Air flow, automatic climate control  149 
Air pressure, tires  189 
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion  150 
Alarm system  44 
Alarm, unintentional  45 
All around the center con‐ sole  16 
All around the roofliner  17 All around the steering
wheel  14 
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires  198 
All-wheel-drive  120 
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter  153 
Alternative oil types  208 
Ambient light  96 
Antifreeze, washer fluid  71 
Antilock Brake System, ABS  119 
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC  119 
Approved axle load  236 
Approved engine oils, see Suitable engine oil
types  208 
Arrival time  88 
Ash tray  156 
Assistance when driving off  123  
Assist system information, on Control Display  90 
Attentiveness assistant  118 
AUTO intensity  148 
Automatic car wash  229 
Automatic climate con‐ trol  145  
Automatic climate control with enhanced features  147 
Automatic Cruise Control with Stop & Go  124 
Automatic Curb Monitor  58 
Automatic deactivation, front- seat passenger airbags  99 
Automatic headlight con‐ trol  93 
Automatic locking  44 
Automatic recirculated-air control  149 Automatic transmission, see
Steptronic transmission  72 
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control  148 
AUTO program, climate con‐ trol  146  
AUTO program, intensity  148 
Auto Start/Stop function  66 
Average fuel consumption  87 
Average speed  87 
Axle loads, weights  236 
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support  52 
Backrest, width  52 
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit  224  
Bar for tow-starting/ towing  227 
Battery replacement, vehicle battery  221 
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control  35 
Battery, vehicle  220 
Belts, safety belts  53 
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder  162 
Blinds, sun protection  47 
BMW Advanced Diesel  185 
BMW Assist, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation 
BMW Driver’s Guide App  6 
BMW Homepage  6 
BMW Internet page  6 
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem  210 
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Engine, automatic Start/Stopfunction  66 
Engine, automatic switch- off  66 
Engine compartment  204 
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in  205 
Engine coolant  209 
Engine idling when driving, coasting  176 
Engine oil  206 
Engine oil, adding  207 
Engine oil additives  208 
Engine oil change  208 
Engine oil filler neck  207 
Engine oil temperature  81 
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive  208 
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved  208 
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion  35 
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing  224  
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine  65 
Engine stop  66 
Engine temperature  81 
Entering a car wash  229 
Equipment, interior  152 
Error displays, see Check Control  78 
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC  119 
Exchanging wheels/tires  197 
Exhaust system  167 
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature  58 
Exterior mirrors  57 
External start  224 
External temperature dis‐ play  82 
External temperature warn‐ ing  82 
Eyes for securing cargo  170 F
Failure message, see Check Control  78 
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm  45 
Fan, refer to Air flow  146, 149  
Filler neck for engine oil  207 
Fine wood, care  231 
First aid kit  224 
Fitting for towing, see Tow fit‐ ting  227 
Flat tire, changing wheels  220 
Flat Tire Monitor FTM  104 
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM  100 
Flat tire, warning lamp  101, 104  
Flooding  167 
Floor carpet, care  232 
Floor mats, care  232 
Fogged up windows  146 
Fold down the rear seat back‐ rest, see Though-loading
system  158 
Fold-out position, wiper  71 
Foot brake  167 
Front airbags  97 
Front-end collision warning with braking function  109 
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion  107 
Front fog lights  95 
Front fog lights, front, bulb re‐ placement  217 
Front lights  213 
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation  99 
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp  99 
FTM Flat Tire Monitor  104 
Fuel  184 
Fuel consumption, current  83 Fuel consumption, refer to
Average fuel consump‐
tion  87 
Fuel filler flap  182 
Fuel gauge  81 
Fuel lid  182 
Fuel quality  184 
Fuel recommendation  184 
Fuel, tank capacity  241 
Fuse  221 
G Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control  152 
Gasoline  184 
Gear change, Steptronic transmission  73 
Gear shift indicator  84 
General driving notes  166 
Glare shield  156 
Glass sunroof, powered  47 
Glove compartment  160 
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved  236 
H Handbrake, refer to parking brake  68 
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code  153 
Hazard warning flashers  223 
Head airbags  97 
Headlight control, auto‐ matic  93 
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture  93 
Headlight flasher  69 
Headlight glass  213 
Headlights  213 
Headlights, care  230 
Headlight washer system  69 
Head restraints  50 
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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 
Wheel cleaner  231 Seite 250ReferenceEverything from A to Z250
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