NotesUsing this Owner's Manual
Orientation
The fastest way to find information on a partic‐
ular topic is by using the index.
An initial overview of the vehicle is provided in
the first chapter.
Updates made after the editorial
deadline
Any updates made after the editorial deadline
for the Owner's Manuals are found in the ap‐
pendix of the printed Quick Reference for the
vehicle.
User's manual for Navigation,
Entertainment, Communication
The topics of Navigation, Entertainment, Com‐
munication and the short commands of the
voice activation system are described in a sep‐
arate user's manual, which is also included
with the onboard literature.
Additional sources of
information
The service center will be happy to answer any
other questions you may have.
Information on BMW, e.g., on technology, is
available on the Internet: www.bmwusa.com.
BMW Driver’s Guide App
The Owner's Manual is available in many coun‐
tries as an app. Additional information on the
Internet:
www.bmw.com/bmw_drivers_guide
Symbols
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precisely in order to avoid the possibility of
personal injury and serious damage to the
vehicle.
◄ Marks the end of a specific item of
information.
  Refers to measures that can be taken to
help protect the environment.
"..." Identifies display texts in vehicle used to
select individual functions.
›...‹ Verbal instructions to use with the voice
activation system.
››...‹‹ Identifies the answers generated by the
voice activation system.
Symbols on vehicle components
  Indicates that you should consult the
relevant section of this Owner's Manual for
information on a particular part or assembly.
Vehicle features and options
This Owner's Manual describes all models and
all standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series.
Therefore, in this Owner's Manual, we also de‐
scribe and illustrate features that are not avail‐
able in your vehicle, e.g., because of the se‐
lected optional features or the country-specific
version.
This also applies to safety-related functions
and systems.
The respectively applicable country provisions
must be observed when using the respective
features and systems.
For any options and equipment not described
in this Owner's Handbook, refer to the Supple‐
mentary Owner's Handbooks.
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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 
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM  105 Seite 248ReferenceEverything from A to Z248
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