
3.Switch the engine off.4.Switch on the ignition.
Steptronic transmission:
1.Drive into the car wash.2.Engage selector lever position N.3.Switch the engine off.
In this way, the ignition remains switched
on, and a Check-Control message is dis‐
played.
Do not turn off the ignition in the car
wash
Do not turn off the ignition in the car wash;
otherwise, selector lever position P is en‐
gaged and damages can result.◀
The vehicle cannot be locked from the outside
when in selector lever position N. A signal
sounds when an attempt is made to lock the
vehicle.
To start the engine with manual transmission:
1.Press on the clutch pedal.2.Press the Start/Stop button.
To start the engine with Steptronic transmis‐
sion:
1.Depress the brake pedal.2.Press the Start/Stop button.
Pressing the Start/Stop button without step‐
ping on the brake turns the ignition off.
Selector lever positionSelector lever position P is engaged automati‐
cally:
▷When the ignition is switched off.▷After approx. 15 minutes.
Headlights
▷Do not rub dry and do not use abrasive or
acidic cleansers.▷Soak areas that have been dirtied e. g.,
from insects, with shampoo and wash off
with water.▷Thaw ice with de-icing spray; do not use an
ice scraper.
After washing the vehicle
After washing the vehicle, apply the brakes
briefly to dry them; otherwise, braking action
can be reduced and corrosion of the brake
discs can occur.
Completely remove all residues on the win‐
dows, to minimize loss of visibility due to
smearing and to reduce wiper noises and
wiper blade wear.
Vehicle care
Car care products BMW recommends using care and cleaning
products from BMW, since these have been
tested and approved.
Car care and cleaning products
Follow the instructions on the container.
When cleaning the interior, open the doors or
windows.
Only use products intended for cleaning vehi‐
cles.
Cleansers can contain substances that are
dangerous and harmful to your health.◀
Vehicle paint
Regular care contributes to driving safety and
value retention. Environmental influences in
areas with elevated air pollution or natural con‐
taminants, such as tree resin or pollen can af‐
fect the vehicle's paintwork. Tailor the fre‐
quency and extent of your car care to these
influences.
Aggressive substances such as spilled fuel, oil,
grease or bird droppings, must be removed im‐
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem  120 
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go  125 
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control  76 
Accessories and parts  7 
Activated-charcoal filter  151 
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion  117 
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC  125 
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display  118 
Adaptive Light Control  94 
Additives, oil  208 
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints  51 
After washing vehicle  231 
Airbags  98 
Airbags, indicator/warning light  99 
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode  147, 150  
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function  147, 150  
Air distribution, manual  147, 150  
Air flow, air conditioner  147 
Air flow, automatic climate control  150 
Air pressure, tires  193 
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion  151 
Alarm system  46 
Alarm, unintentional  47 
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  199 
All-wheel-drive  121 
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter  154 
Alternative oil types  208 
Ambient light  97 
Antifreeze, washer fluid  73 
Antilock Brake System, ABS  120 
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC  120 
Approved axle load  237 
Approved engine oils, see Suitable engine oil
types  208 
Arrival time  89 
Ash tray  157 
Assistance when driving off  124  
Assist system information, on Control Display  91 
Attentiveness assistant  119 
AUTO intensity  149 
Automatic car wash  230 
Automatic climate con‐ trol  146  
Automatic climate control with enhanced features  148 
Automatic Cruise Control with Stop & Go  125 
Automatic Curb Monitor  59 
Automatic deactivation, front- seat passenger airbags  100 
Automatic headlight con‐ trol  94 
Automatic locking  45 
Automatic recirculated-air control  150 Automatic tailgate  40 
Automatic transmission, see Steptronic transmission  73 
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control  149 
AUTO program, climate con‐ trol  147  
AUTO program, intensity  149 
Auto Start/Stop function  67 
Average fuel consumption  88 
Average speed  88 
Axle loads, weights  237 
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support  53 
Backrest, width  53 
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit  225  
Bar for tow-starting/ towing  228 
Battery replacement, vehicle battery  221 
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control  35 
Battery, vehicle  221 
Belts, safety belts  54 
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder  165 
Blinds, sun protection  48 
BMW Advanced Diesel  189 
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 Seite 240ReferenceEverything from A to Z240
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Bonus range, ECO PRO 178 
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholders  165 
Brake assistant  120 
Brake discs, break-in  170 
Brake force display  118 
Brake lights, adaptive  118 
Brake lights, brake force dis‐ play  118 
Brake pads, break-in  170 
Braking, hints  171 
Breakdown assistance  224 
Break-in  170 
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play  91 
Bulb replacement  213 
Bulb replacement, front  214 
Bulb replacement, halogen headlights  214 
Bulb replacement, rear  218 
Bulb replacement, xenon headlights  216 
Bulbs and lights  213 
Button, RES  128 
Button, Start/Stop  65 
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting  225 
C
California Proposition 65 Warning  7 
Camera lenses, care  233 
Camera, rearview cam‐ era  136  
Camera, Side View  139 
Camera, Top View  140 
Can holder, refer to Cuphold‐ ers  165  
Car battery  221 
Car care products  231 
Care, displays  233 
Care, vehicle  231 
Cargo  173 
Cargo area  159 
Cargo area, enlarging  160 Cargo area partition net  161 
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments  165 
Cargo cover  159 
Cargo, securing  174 
Cargo straps, securing cargo  174 
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol  34 
Carpet, care  233 
Car wash  230 
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system  171 
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice  210  
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation 
Center armrest  164 
Center console  16 
Central locking system  40 
Central screen, refer to Con‐ trol Display  18 
Changes, technical, refer to Safety  7 
Changing parts  212 
Changing wheels  221 
Changing wheels/tires  198 
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number  9 
Check Control  79 
Checking the engine oil level electronically  206 
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically  206 
Children, seating position  61 
Children, transporting safely  61 
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem  61 
Child restraint fixing system LATCH  63 
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting  61 
Child safety locks  64 Child seat, mounting  61 
Child seats  61 
Chrome parts, care  232 
Cigarette lighter  157 
Cleaning displays  233 
Climate control  146, 148  
Clock  83 
Closing/opening via door lock  39 
Closing/opening with remote control  37 
Closing the tailgate with no- touch activation  43 
Clothes hooks  165 
Coasting  180 
Coasting with engine decou‐ pled, coasting  180 
Coasting with idling en‐ gine  180 
Cockpit  14 
Cold starting, refer to Starting the engine  66 
Combination reel, refer to Turn signals  70 
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system  70 
Comfort Access  42 
COMFORT program, Dy‐ namic Driving Control  123 
Compartments in the doors  164 
Compass  155 
Compressor  199 
Computer, refer to On-board computer  87 
Condensation on win‐ dows  151 
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle  172  
Condition Based Service CBS  210 
Configuring driving pro‐ gram  124 
Confirmation signal  45 
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Emergency unlocking, trans‐mission lock  76 
Energy Control  84 
Energy recovery  84 
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function  67 
Engine, automatic switch- off  67 
Engine compartment  204 
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in  205 
Engine coolant  209 
Engine idling when driving, coasting  180 
Engine oil  206 
Engine oil, adding  207 
Engine oil additives  208 
Engine oil change  208 
Engine oil filler neck  207 
Engine oil temperature  82 
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive  208 
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved  208 
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion  35 
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing  225  
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine  66 
Engine stop  67 
Engine temperature  82 
Entering a car wash  230 
Equipment, interior  153 
Error displays, see Check Control  79 
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC  120 
Exchanging wheels/tires  198 
Exhaust system  171 
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature  59 
Exterior mirrors  58 
External start  225 
External temperature dis‐ play  83 External temperature warn‐
ing  83 
Eyes for securing cargo  174 
F
Failure message, see Check Control  79 
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm  47 
Fan, refer to Air flow  147, 150  
Filler neck for engine oil  207 
Fine wood, care  232 
First aid kit  225 
Fitting for towing, see Tow fit‐ ting  228 
Flat tire, changing wheels  221 
Flat Tire Monitor FTM  105 
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM  101 
Flat tire, warning lamp  102, 105  
Flooding  171 
Floor carpet, care  233 
Floor mats, care  233 
Fogged up windows  147 
Folding back rear seat back‐ rests  160 
Fold-out position, wiper  72 
Foot brake  171 
Front airbags  98 
Front-end collision warning with braking function  110 
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion  108 
Front fog lights  96 
Front fog lights, front, bulb re‐ placement  217 
Front lights  214 
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation  100 
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp  100 FTM Flat Tire Monitor  105 
Fuel  188 
Fuel consumption, current  84 
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion  88 
Fuel filler flap  186 
Fuel gauge  82 
Fuel lid  186 
Fuel quality  188 
Fuel recommendation  188 
Fuel, tank capacity  238 
Fuse  222 
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control  153 
Gasoline  188 
Gear change, Steptronic transmission  74 
Gear shift indicator  85 
General driving notes  170 
Glare shield  157 
Glass sunroof, refer to Panor‐ amic glass sunroof  48 
Glove compartment  163 
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved  237 
H
Handbrake, refer to parking brake  69 
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code  154 
Hazard warning flashers  224 
Head airbags  98 
Headlight control, auto‐ matic  94 
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture  94 
Headlight flasher  70 
Headlight glass  213 
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Opening and closing, withoutremote control  39 
Opening and closing, with re‐ mote control  37 
Opening the tailgate with no- touch activation  43 
Operating concept, iDrive  18 
Optional equipment, standard equipment  6 
Outside air, refer to Auto‐ matic recirculated-air con‐
trol  150  
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature  83 
P Paint, vehicle  231 
Panoramic glass sunroof  48 
Parallel parking assistant  141 
Park Distance Control PDC  133 
Parked-car ventilation  152 
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion  172 
Parking aid, refer to PDC  133 
Parking assistant  141 
Parking brake  69 
Parking lights  93 
Particulate filter  171 
Parts and accessories  7 
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward  59 
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era  137  
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol  133  
Pedestrian warning with city braking function  113 
Personal Profile  35 
Personal Profile, exporting profiles  36 
Personal Profile, importing profiles  37 
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof  49 Pinch protection system, win‐
dows  48 
Plastic, care  232 
Power failure  221 
Power windows  47 
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure  193 
Pressure warning FTM, tires  105 
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file  35 
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive  24 
Protective function, glass sunroof  49 
Protective function, win‐ dows  48 
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller  18, 19  
R Radiator fluid  209 
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control  34 
Radio ready state  65 
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication 
Rain sensor  71 
Rear lights  220 
Rear socket  158 
Rear turn signal, bulb replace‐ ment  218 
Rearview camera  136 
Rearview mirror  58 
Rear window  42 
Rear window de‐ froster  147, 150  
Recirculated-air filter  151 
Recirculated-air mode  147, 150  
Recommended fuel grade  188 
Recommended tire brands  198 Refueling  186 
Remaining range  83 
Remote control/key  34 
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion  38 
Remote control, univer‐ sal  153  
Replacement fuse  222 
Replacing parts  212 
Replacing wheels/tires  198 
Reporting safety defects  9 
RES button  128 
RES button, see Active Cruise Control, ACC  125 
RES button, see Cruise con‐ trol  131  
Reserve warning, refer to Range  83 
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM  102 
Retaining straps, securing cargo  174 
Retreaded tires  198 
Roadside parking lights  94 
Roller sunblinds  48 
RON recommended fuel grade  188 
Roofliner  17 
Roof load lidacity  237 
Roof-mounted luggage rack  175 
Rope for tow-starting/ towing  228 
RSC Run Flat System Com‐ ponent, refer to Run-flat
tires  199 
Rubber components, care  232 
Run-flat tires  199 
S Safe braking  171 
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Safety belt reminder for driv‐er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat  55 
Safety belts  54 
Safety belts, care  233 
Safety switch, windows  48 
Safety systems, airbags  98 
Saving fuel  176 
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play  18 
Screwdriver, see Onboard ve‐ hicle tool kit  212 
Screw thread, see screw thread for tow fitting, screw
thread for tow fitting  229 
Sealant  199 
Seat and mirror memory  57 
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts  54 
Seat heating, front  54 
Seat heating, rear  54 
Seating position for chil‐ dren  61 
Seats  51 
Selection list in instrument cluster  87 
Selector lever, Steptronic transmission  74 
Sensors, care  233 
Service and warranty  8 
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service
CBS  210 
Service requirements, dis‐ play  84 
Services, ConnectedDrive 
Servotronic  124 
SET button, see Active Cruise Control, ACC  125 
SET button, see Cruise con‐ trol  131  
Settings, locking/unlock‐ ing  45 
Settings on Control Dis‐ play  90 Settings, storing for seat, mir‐
ror  57 
Shift paddles on the steering wheel  76 
Side airbags  98 
Side View  138 
Signaling, horn  14 
Signals when unlocking  45 
Sitting safely  51 
Size  236 
Slide/tilt glass roof  48 
Smallest turning radius  236 
Snow chains  203 
Socket  157 
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics  211 
Soot particulate filter  171 
SOS button  224 
Spare fuse  222 
Specified engine oil types  208 
Speed, average  88 
Speed limit detection, on- board computer  89 
Speed limiter, display  86 
Speed Limit Information  86 
Speed warning  89 
Split screen  23 
SPORT+ - program, Dynamic Driving Control  123 
Sport displays, torque dis‐ play, performance dis‐
play  89 
SPORT program, Dynamic Driving Control  123 
Sport program, transmis‐ sion  75 
Sport steering, variable  122 
Stability control systems  120 
Start/stop, automatic func‐ tion  67 
Start/Stop button  65 
Start function during malfunc‐ tion  35 
Starting the engine  66 Status control display,
tires  102 
Status information, iDrive  23 
Status of Owner's Manual  7 
Steering assistance  124 
Steering wheel, adjusting  60 
Steering wheel heating  60 
Steptronic Sport transmis‐ sion, refer to Steptronic
transmission  73 
Steptronic transmission  73 
Stopping the engine  67 
Storage compartment in the rear  165 
Storage compartments  163 
Storage compartments, loca‐ tions  163 
Storage, tires  199 
Storing the vehicle  233 
Suitable engine oils  208 
Summer tires, tread  197 
Sun visor  157 
Supplementary text mes‐ sage  82 
Surround View  136 
Switch for Dynamic Driv‐ ing  122  
Switch-on times, parked-car ventilation  152 
Switch, refer to Cockpit  14 
Symbols  6 
Symbols in the status field  23 
T Tachometer  82 
Tailgate, automatic  40 
Tailgate, closing with no- touch activation  43 
Tailgate, opening with no- touch activation  43 
Tailgate via remote con‐ trol  38 
Tail lights  218 
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Technical data 236 
Telephone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication 
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control  147, 149  
Temperature display for ex‐ ternal temperature  83 
Temperature, engine oil  82 
Tempomat, refer to Active Cruise Control  125 
Terminal, starting aid  226 
Text message, supplemen‐ tary  82 
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system  46 
Thigh support  53 
Tilt alarm sensor  46 
Time of arrival  89 
Tire damage  197 
Tire identification marks  195 
Tire inflation pressure  193 
Tire inflation pressure moni‐ tor, refer to FTM  105 
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM  101 
Tires, changing  198 
Tire sealant  199 
Tires, everything on wheels and tires  193 
Tires, run-flat tires  199 
Tire tread  197 
Tone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication 
Tool  212 
Top View  139 
Total vehicle weight  237 
Touchpad  21 
Tow fitting  228 
Towing  227 
Tow lug, see Tow fitting  228 
Tow-starting  227 
Tow truck  227 
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor  101  Traction control  121 
TRACTION, driving dynam‐ ics  121  
Transmission lock, electronic unlocking  76 
Transmission, manual trans‐ mission  73 
Transmission, Steptronic transmission  73 
Transporting children safely  61 
Tread, tires  197 
Trip computer  89 
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion  70 
Trip odometer  83 
Truck for tow-starting/ towing  227 
Turning circle  236 
Turning circle lines, rearview camera  137 
Turn signals, operation  70 
U Unintentional alarm  47 
Units of measure  91 
Universal remote control  153 
Unlock button, Steptronic transmission  74 
Unlocking/locking via door lock  39 
Unlocking/locking with re‐ mote control  37 
Unlocking, settings  45 
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline  7 
Upholstery care  232 
USB interface  158 
V Vanity mirror  157 
Variable sport steering  122 
Vehicle battery  221 Vehicle battery, replac‐
ing  221  
Vehicle, break-in  170 
Vehicle care  231 
Vehicle features and op‐ tions  6 
Vehicle identification num‐ ber  9 
Vehicle jack  221 
Vehicle paint  231 
Vehicle storage  233 
Vehicle wash  230 
Ventilation  151 
Ventilation, refer to Parked- car ventilation  152 
VIN, see vehicle identification number  9 
Voice activation system  27 
W Warning and indicator lamps, see Check Control  79 
Warning displays, see Check Control  79 
Warning messages, see Check Control  79 
Warning triangle  225 
Warranty  7 
Washer fluid  73 
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield  72 
Washer system  70 
Washing, vehicle  230 
Water on roads  171 
Weights  237 
Welcome lamps during un‐ locking  37 
Welcome lights  93 
Wheel base, vehicle  236 
Wheel cleaner  232 
Wheels, changing  198 
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires  193 
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