Folding wipers back down
Before switching the ignition on, fold the
wipers back down to the windshield; other‐
wise, the wipers may become damaged when
they are activated.◀1.Switch on the ignition.2.Push wiper lever down. Wipers move to
their resting position and are ready again
for operation.
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.
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
Select only when the vehicle is stationary.
N Neutral: The vehicle may roll. Use in automatic car
washes, e.g.
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IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem  119 
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go  124 
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control  74 
Accessories and parts  7 
Activated-charcoal filter  150 
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion  116 
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC  124 
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display  118 
Adaptive Light Control  92 
Additives, oil  202 
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints  52 
After washing vehicle  222 
Airbags  96 
Airbags, indicator/warning light  97 
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode  147, 149  
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function  146, 149  
Air distribution, manual  146, 150  
Air flow, air conditioner  146 
Air flow, automatic climate control  150 
Air pressure, tires  186 
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion  151 
Alarm system  44 
Alarm, unintentional  45 
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  193 
All-wheel-drive  120 
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter  154 
Alternative oil types  203 
Ambient light  95 
Antifreeze, washer fluid  71 
Antilock Brake System, ABS  119 
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC  119 
Anti-theft protection, see through-loading sys‐
tem  161 
Approved axle load  229 
Approved engine oils, see Suitable engine oil
types  203 
Arrival time  86 
Ash tray  157 
Assistance when driving off  123  
Assist system information, on Control Display  89 
Attentiveness assistant  118 
AUTO intensity  149 
Automatic car wash  221 
Automatic climate con‐ trol  145  
Automatic climate control with enhanced features  148 
Automatic Cruise Control with Stop & Go  124 
Automatic Curb Monitor  58 
Automatic deactivation, front- seat passenger airbags  98 
Automatic headlight con‐ trol  92 Automatic locking  43 
Automatic recirculated-air control  149 
Automatic transmission, see Steptronic transmission  71 
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control  149 
AUTO program, climate con‐ trol  146  
AUTO program, intensity  149 
Auto Start/Stop function  66 
Average fuel consumption  86 
Average speed  86 
Axle loads, weights  229 
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support  53 
Backrest, width  53 
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit  217  
Bar for tow-starting/ towing  219 
Battery replacement, vehicle battery  213 
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control  35 
Battery, vehicle  213 
Belts, safety belts  55 
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder  165 
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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