
HintsPersonal responsibility
Even an active system does not relieve
the driver from personal responsibility while
driving.
Technically the system has its limits, it cannot
independently react to all traffic situations.
Monitor your driving, be on the alert, observe
the vehicle surroundings and other traffic and
react when needed - risk of accident.◀
Changes to the parking space
Changes to the parking space after it was
measured are not taken into account by the system.
Therefore, always be alert and ready to inter‐
vene; otherwise, there is the risk of an acci‐
dent.◀
Transporting cargo
Cargo that extends beyond the perimeter
of the vehicle is not taken into account by the
system during the parking procedure.
Therefore, always be alert and ready to inter‐
vene; otherwise, there is the risk of an acci‐
dent.◀
Curbs
The parking assistant may steer the vehi‐
cle over or onto curb if need be.
Therefore, always be alert and ready to inter‐
vene; otherwise, the wheels, tires, or the vehi‐
cle may become damaged.◀
An engine that has been switched off by the
Auto Start Stop function is restarted automati‐
cally when the parking assistant is activated.
Requirements
For measuring parking spaces▷Maximum speed while driving forward ap‐
prox. 22 mph/35 km/h.▷Maximum distance to row of parked vehi‐
cles: 5 ft/1.5 m.
Suitable parking space
▷Gap between two objects with a minimum
length of approx. 5 ft/1.5 m.▷Min. length of gap between two objects:
your vehicle's length plus approx.
4 ft/1.2 m.▷Minimum depth: approx. 5 ft/1.5 m.
Regarding the parking procedure
▷Doors and trunk lid closed.▷Parking brake released.▷When parking in parking spaces on the
driver's side, the corresponding turn signal
must be set where applicable.
Overview
Button in the vehicle
Parking assistant
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Manual transmission:1.Drive into the car wash.2.Shift to neutral.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.
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Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐pholders  163 
Brake assistant  120 
Brake discs, break-in  168 
Brake force display  119 
Brake lights, adaptive  119 
Brake lights, brake force dis‐ play  119 
Brake pads, break-in  168 
Braking, hints  169 
Breakdown assistance  218 
Break-in  168 
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play  91 
Bulb replacement  209 
Bulb replacement, front  210 
Bulb replacement, LED head‐ lights  211 
Bulb replacement, rear  212 
Bulb replacement, xenon headlights  210 
Bulbs and lights  209 
Button, RES  128 
Button, Start/Stop  65 
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting  219 
C
California Proposition 65 Warning  7 
Camera lenses, care  227 
Camera, rearview cam‐ era  136  
Camera, Side View  139 
Camera, Top View  140 
Can holder, refer to Cuphold‐ ers  163  
Car battery  215 
Car care products  225 
Care, displays  227 
Care, vehicle  225 
Cargo  171 
Cargo area  159 
Cargo area, enlarging  159 Cargo area, storage compart‐
ments  163 
Cargo cover  159 
Cargo, securing  172 
Cargo straps, securing cargo  172 
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol  34 
Carpet, care  227 
Car wash  224 
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system  169 
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice  207  
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation 
Center armrest  162 
Center console  16 
Central locking system  40 
Central screen, refer to Con‐ trol Display  18 
Changes, technical, refer to Safety  7 
Changing parts  209 
Changing wheels  215 
Changing wheels/tires  194 
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number  9 
Check Control  79 
Checking the engine oil level electronically  203 
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically  203 
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  226 
Cigarette lighter  157 
Cleaning displays  227 
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  44 
Clothes hooks  163 
Coasting  178 
Coasting with engine decou‐ pled, coasting  178 
Coasting with idling en‐ gine  178 
Cockpit  14 
Combination reel, refer to Turn signals  69 
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system  70 
Comfort Access  42 
COMFORT program, Dy‐ namic Driving Control  123 
Compartments in the doors  162 
Compass  155 
Compressor  196 
Computer, refer to On-board computer  87 
Condensation on win‐ dows  151 
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle  170  
Condition Based Service CBS  207 
Configuring driving pro‐ gram  124 
Confirmation signal  45 
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation 
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Screwdriver, see Onboard ve‐hicle tool kit  209 
Screw thread, see screw thread for tow fitting, screw
thread for tow fitting  223 
Sealant  196 
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  227 
Service and warranty  8 
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service
CBS  207 
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  75 
Side airbags  98 
Side View  138 
Signaling, horn  14 
Signals when unlocking  45 
Sitting safely  51 
Size  230 
Slide/tilt glass roof  49 Smallest turning radius  230 
Snow chains  199 
Socket  157 
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics  208 
SOS button  218 
Spare fuse  216 
Specified engine oil types  205 
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  74 
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  66 Storage compartment in the
rear  163 
Storage compartments  161 
Storage compartments, loca‐ tions  161 
Storage, tires  196 
Storing the vehicle  227 
Suitable engine oils  205 
Summer tires, tread  193 
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  44 
Tailgate, emergency unlock‐ ing  42 
Tailgate, hotel function  42 
Tailgate, opening with no- touch activation  44 
Tailgate via remote con‐ trol  38 
Tail lights  212 
Technical changes, refer to Safety  7 
Technical data  230 
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 
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