
The tow fitting is located in the onboard vehi‐
cle tool kit which is stored in a storage com‐
partment on the left side in the trunk. Open the
cover.
Tow fitting, information on use
▷Use only the tow fitting provided with
the vehicle and screw it all the way in.▷Use the tow fitting for towing on paved
roads only.▷Avoid lateral loading of the tow fitting, e.g.,
do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting.
Otherwise, damage to the tow fitting and the
vehicle can occur.◀
Screw thread for tow fitting
Press on the mark on the edge of the cover to
push it out.
Tow-starting
Steptronic transmission
Do not tow-start the vehicle.
Tow-starting the engine is not possible due to
the Steptronic transmission.
Have the cause of the starting problems fixed.
Manual transmission If possible, do not tow-start the vehicle but
start the engine by jump-starting, refer to
page  219. If the vehicle is equipped with a cat‐
alytic converter, only tow-start while the en‐
gine is cold.1.Switch on the hazard warning system and
comply with local regulations.2.Ignition, refer to page  65, on.3.Engage third gear.4.Have the vehicle tow-started with the
clutch pedal pressed and slowly release
the pedal. After the engine starts, immedi‐
ately press on the clutch pedal again.5.Stop at a suitable location, remove the tow
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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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Engine compartment, work‐ing in  202 
Engine coolant  206 
Engine idling when driving, coasting  178 
Engine oil  203 
Engine oil, adding  204 
Engine oil additives  204 
Engine oil change  205 
Engine oil filler neck  204 
Engine oil temperature  82 
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive  205 
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved  205 
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion  35 
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing  219  
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine  66 
Engine stop  66 
Engine temperature  82 
Entering a car wash  224 
Equipment, interior  153 
Error displays, see Check Control  79 
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC  120 
Exchanging wheels/tires  194 
Exhaust system  169 
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature  59 
Exterior mirrors  58 
External start  219 
External temperature dis‐ play  83 
External temperature warn‐ ing  83 
Eyes for securing cargo  172 
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  204 
Fine wood, care  226 
First aid kit  219 
Fitting for towing, see Tow fit‐ ting  222 
Flat tire, changing wheels  215 
Flat Tire Monitor FTM  105 
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM  101 
Flat tire, warning lamp  102, 105  
Flooding  169 
Floor carpet, care  227 
Floor mats, care  227 
Fogged up windows  147 
Folding back rear seat back‐ rests  159 
Fold-out position, wiper  72 
Foot brake  169 
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  212 
Front lights  210 
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation  100 
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp  100 
FTM Flat Tire Monitor  105 
Fuel  186 
Fuel consumption, current  84 
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion  88 
Fuel filler flap  184 
Fuel gauge  82 Fuel lid  184 
Fuel quality  186 
Fuel recommendation  186 
Fuel, tank capacity  233 
Fuse  216 
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control  153 
Gasoline  186 
Gear change, Steptronic transmission  74 
Gear shift indicator  85 
General driving notes  168 
Glare shield  157 
Glass sunroof, powered  49 
Glove compartment  161 
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved  230 
H
Handbrake, refer to parking brake  69 
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code  154 
Hazard warning flashers  218 
Head airbags  98 
Headlight control, auto‐ matic  94 
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture  94 
Headlight flasher  70 
Headlight glass  210 
Headlights  210 
Headlights, care  225 
Headlight washer system  70 
Head restraints  51 
Head restraints, front  55 
Head restraints, rear  56 
Head-up Display  91 
Head-up Display, care  227 
Heavy cargo, stowing  172 
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