
Washer fluid
Hints Antifreeze for washer fluid
Antifreeze is flammable and can cause
injury if it is used incorrectly.
Therefore, keep it away from possible sources of ignition.
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.◀
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 a danger of fire and a risk to
personal safety if the fluid is spilled.◀
Washer fluid reservoir
All washer nozzles are supplied from one res‐
ervoir.
Fill with a mixture of windshield washer con‐
centrate and tap water and – if required – with a
washer antifreeze, according to the manufac‐
turer's recommendations.
Mix the washer fluid before adding to find the
right mixture.
Do not add windshield washer concentrate and
antifreeze undiluted and do not fill with pure
water; this could damage the wiper system.
Do not mix window washer concentrates of dif‐
ferent manufacturers because they can clog
the windshield washer nozzles.
Recommended minimum fill quantity:
0.2 US gal/1 liter.
Manual transmission
Shifting Shifting into 5th or 6th gear
When shifting into 5th or 6th gear, push
the gearshift lever to the right; otherwise, inad‐
vertent shifting into 3rd or 4th gear could lead
to engine damage.◀
Reverse gear Select only when the vehicle is stationary.
To overcome the resistance push the selector
lever dynamically to the left and engage the re‐
verse gear.
Steptronic transmission Selector lever positions
D Drive
Selector lever position for normal vehicle oper‐
ation. All gears for forward travel are activated
automatically.
R is Reverse
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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 
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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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