
Addendum
work on your vehicle in accordance with  
BMW specifications. The manufacturer of 
your vehicle recommends that you maintain 
records of all maintenance and repair work 
performed on your vehicle. 
19. At page 208, where it reads: “Do not per- 
form work/bulb replacement on xenon 
headlights,” that text should be disregarded 
and in lieu thereof the following text should 
be read: “Xenon headlight work or replace-
ment can cause serious and fatal injuries.” 
In the text that follows, where it reads: 
“[h]ave any work on the xenon lighting 
system … ,” the following words should be 
read as preceding that passage: “It is 
strongly suggested that you …” 
20. At page 213, under the “Battery replace- 
ment” section, the text should be disre-
garded and in lieu thereof the following text 
should be read:  
Use of recommended vehicle batteries
The manufacturer of your vehicle recom- 
mends that you use vehicle batteries that it 
has tested and recommends for use in your 
vehicle; otherwise the vehicle could be 
damaged and systems or functions may not 
be fully available. 
After a battery replacement, the manufac- 
turer of your vehicle recommends that you 
have the battery registered on your vehicle 
by a service center to ensure that all com-
fort functions are fully available, and that 
any “check control” messages of these 
comfort functions are no longer displayed. 
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Releasing
Raise lever slightly, press the button and guide
the lever down.
Hints Use while driving
On rare occasions if it is necessary to use
the parking brake while driving, do not use ex‐
cessive force when applying it. When using it,
keep the button on the lever depressed.
Otherwise, using excessive force when apply‐
ing the parking brake may cause the rear
wheels to lock, resulting in fishtailing.◀
To prevent corrosion and one-sided brake ac‐
tion, lightly apply the parking brake periodically
while coasting, if traffic conditions permit.
The brake lights will not light up if the parking
brake is set.
Turn signal, high beams,
headlight flasher
Turn signal
Hints Do not adjust the exterior mirrors
Do not adjust the exterior mirror while
driving and when turn signals/hazard warning
flashers are on, or else the additional turn sig‐
nal lights in the exterior mirror are out of posi‐
tion and can't be seen.◀
Using turn signals
Press the lever beyond the resistance point.
To switch off manually, press the lever to the
resistance point.
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator lamp
indicates that a turn signal bulb has failed.
Triple turn signal activation Press the lever to the resistance point.
The turn signal flashes three times.
The function can be activated or deactivated.
On the Control Display:
1."Settings"2."Lighting"3."Triple turn signal"
Settings are stored for the profile currently in
use.
Signaling briefly
Press the lever to the resistance point and hold
it there for as long as you want the turn signal
to flash.
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For more information, see Tire Pressure Moni‐
tor, refer to page  100.
Steering system Steering system in some cases defec‐
tive.
Have the steering system checked by
the service center.
Engine functions Have the vehicle checked by the serv‐ice center.
For additional information, refer to On-
board Diagnostics socket, refer to page  206.
Lane departure warning System is switched on and under cer‐
tain circumstances warns if a detected
lane is left without flashing beforehand.
For additional information, refer to Lane depar‐
ture warning, refer to page  114.
Green lights Turn signal Turn signal on.
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator
lamp indicates that a turn signal bulb
has failed.
For additional information, refer to Turn signal,
refer to page  68.
Parking lights, headlight control Parking lights or headlights are acti‐
vated.
For additional information, refer to
Parking lights/low beams, headlight control, re‐
fer to page  91.Front fog lights
Front fog lights are activated.
For additional information, refer to
Front fog lights, refer to page  94.
High-beam Assistant High-beam Assistant is switched on.
High beams are activated and off auto‐
matically as a function of the traffic sit‐
uation.
For additional information, refer to High-beam
Assistant, refer to page  93.
Cruise control The system is switched on. It maintains
the speed that was set using the con‐
trol elements on the steering wheel.
Blue lights
High beams High beams are activated.
For additional information, refer to High
beams, refer to page  69.
General lamps
Check Control At least one Check Control message is
displayed or is stored. The symbol is
shown in the display of the instrument
cluster.
Text messagesText messages in combination with a symbol
in the instrument cluster explain a Check Con‐ trol message and the meaning of the indicator
and warning lights.Seite 79DisplaysControls79
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Danger of burns
Only change bulbs when they are cool;
otherwise, there is a danger of getting
burned.◀
Working on the lighting system
When working on the lighting system,
you should always reel off the lights affected to
prevent short circuits.
To avoid possible injury or equipment damage
when replacing bulbs, observe any instructions
provided by the bulb manufacturer.◀
Do not perform work/bulb replacement
on xenon headlights
Have any work on the xenon lighting system,
including bulb replacement, performed only by
a service center. Due to the high voltage
present in the system, there is a danger of fatal
injuries if work is carried out improperly.◀
Do not touch the bulbs
Do not touch the glass of new bulbs with
your bare hands, as even minute amounts of
contamination will burn into the bulb's surface
and reduce its service life.
Use a clean tissue, cloth or something similar,
or hold the bulb by its base.◀
Light-emitting diodes (LEDs)
Some items of equipment use light-emitting
diodes installed behind a cover as a light
source.
These light-emitting diodes, which are related
to conventional lasers, are officially designated as Class 1 light-emitting diodes.
Do not remove the covers
Do not remove the covers, and never
stare into the unfiltered light for several hours;
otherwise, irritation of the retina could result.◀Headlight glass
Condensation can form on the inside of the ex‐
ternal lights in cool or humid weather. When
driving with the light switched on, the conden‐
sation evaporates after a short time. The head‐
light glass does not need to be changed.
If the headlights do not dim despite driving
with the light switched on, increasing humidity
forms, e. g. water droplets in the light, have the service center check this.
Headlight setting The headlight adjustments can be affected by
changing lights and bulbs. Have the head‐
lights' settings checked and corrected by serv‐
ice after a replacement.
Front lights, bulb replacement
Xenon headlights
Xenon headlights
Because of the long life of these bulbs, the
likelihood of failure is very low. Switching the
lights on and off frequently shortens their life.
If a bulb fails, reel on the front fog lights and
continue the trip with great care. Comply with local regulations.
Do not perform work/bulb replacement
on xenon headlights
Have any work on the xenon lighting system,
including bulb replacement, performed only by
a service center. Due to the high voltage present in the system, there is a danger of fatal
injuries if work is carried out improperly.◀
For checking and adjusting headlamp aim,
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Headlights1Parking lights / daytime running lights2Low beams/high beams/headlight flasher3Turn signal
Low beams and high beams are designed with
xenon technology.
The parking lights and daylight running lights
are made using LED technology.
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
Turn signal
Follow general instructions, refer to page  207.
21-watt bulb, PY21W1.In the wheel house, loosen the two brack‐
ets and remove the cover.2.If necessary, pull the inside trim of the
wheel house slightly inward. Turn the bulb
socket counterclockwise and remove.3.Press the bulb gently into the socket, turn
counterclockwise and remove.4.Install the new bulb and bulb holder in re‐
verse order of removal.5.Attach the cover to the wheel house.
LED headlights
Light-emitting diodes (LEDs)
With LED headlights, all front lights and side
indicators are designed with LED technology.
If an LED fails, switch on the front fog lights
and continue the trip with great care. Comply
with local regulations.
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
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Headlights1Cornering light2Low beams/headlight flasher3High beams/headlight flasher4Parking lights / daytime running lights5Turn signal6Side marker lights
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
Front fog lights
Follow general instructions, refer to page  207.
35-watt bulb, H8.
1.Use the handle of the screwdriver from the
onboard vehicle tool kit to remove the
three wheel house panel screws, arrow 1.
Carefully pull back the wheel house panel,
arrow 2.2.Pull off the bulb connector, arrow 1.
Turn the bulb, arrow 2.
Left side of vehicle: turn clockwise.
Right side of vehicle: turn counterclock‐
wise.Remove the bulb.3.Insert the new bulb, connect the connector
and screw on the wheel house panel.
Turn signal in exterior mirror
Follow general instructions, refer to page  207.
The turn signals in the exterior mirrors feature
LED technology. Contact your service center
in the event of a malfunction.
Tail lights, bulb replacement
At a glance
1Turn signal2Reversing lamp3Inside brake lamp4Tail lights5Outside brake lamp
Bulb replacement, exterior tail lights General information
Follow general instructions, refer to page  207.
Turn signal: 21-watt bulb, P21WLL.
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Bonus range, ECO PRO 175 
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholders  165 
Brake assistant  119 
Brake discs, break-in  168 
Brake force display  118 
Brake lights, adaptive  118 
Brake lights, brake force dis‐ play  118 
Brake pads, break-in  168 
Braking, hints  169 
Breakdown assistance  216 
Break-in  168 
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play  89 
Bulb replacement  207 
Bulb replacement, front  208 
Bulb replacement, LED head‐ lights  209 
Bulb replacement, rear  210 
Bulb replacement, xenon headlights  208 
Bulbs and lights  207 
Button, RES  127 
Button, Start/Stop  64 
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting  217 
C
California Proposition 65 Warning  7 
Camera lenses, care  224 
Camera, rearview cam‐ era  135  
Camera, Side View  138 
Camera, Top View  139 
Can holder, refer to Cuphold‐ ers  165  
Car battery  213 
Car care products  222 
Care, displays  224 
Care, vehicle  222 
Cargo  171 
Cargo area, enlarging  161 
Cargo area partition  49 Cargo area, storage compart‐
ments  165 
Cargo, securing  172 
Cargo straps, securing cargo  172 
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol  34 
Carpet, care  224 
Car wash  221 
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system  168 
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice  205  
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation 
Center armrest  164 
Center console  16 
Central locking system  40 
Central screen, refer to Con‐ trol Display  18 
Changes, technical, refer to Safety  7 
Changing parts  207 
Changing wheels  213 
Changing wheels/tires  192 
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number  9 
Check Control  77 
Checking the engine oil level electronically  201 
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically  201 
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 seat, mounting  61 
Child seats  61 
Chrome parts, care  223 Cigarette lighter  157 
Cleaning displays  224 
Climate control  145, 148  
Clock  81 
Closing/opening via door lock  39 
Closing/opening with remote control  37 
Coasting  177 
Coasting with engine decou‐ pled, coasting  177 
Coasting with idling en‐ gine  177 
Cockpit  14 
Combination reel, refer to Turn signals  68 
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system  69 
Comfort Access  41 
COMFORT program, Dy‐ namic Driving Control  122 
Compartments in the doors  164 
Compass  155 
Compressor  194 
Computer, refer to On-board computer  85 
Condensation on win‐ dows  150 
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle  170  
Condition Based Service CBS  205 
Configuring driving pro‐ gram  123 
Confirmation signal  43 
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation 
ConnectedDrive Services 
Connecting electrical devi‐ ces  157 
Continued driving with a flat tire  102 , 105  
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Engine compartment 199 
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in  200 
Engine coolant  204 
Engine idling when driving, coasting  177 
Engine oil  201 
Engine oil, adding  202 
Engine oil additives  202 
Engine oil change  203 
Engine oil filler neck  202 
Engine oil temperature  80 
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive  203 
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved  203 
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion  35 
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing  217  
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine  65 
Engine stop  65 
Engine temperature  80 
Entering a car wash  221 
Equipment, interior  153 
Error displays, see Check Control  77 
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC  119 
Exchanging wheels/tires  192 
Exhaust system  168 
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature  59 
Exterior mirrors  58 
External start  217 
External temperature dis‐ play  81 
External temperature warn‐ ing  81 
Eyes for securing cargo  172 
F
Failure message, see Check Control  77 False alarm, refer to Uninten‐
tional alarm  45 
Fan, refer to Air flow  146, 150  
Filler neck for engine oil  202 
Fine wood, care  223 
First aid kit  217 
Fitting for towing, see Tow fit‐ ting  219 
Flat tire, changing wheels  213 
Flat Tire Monitor FTM  104 
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM  100 
Flat tire, warning lamp  101, 104  
Flooding  169 
Floor carpet, care  224 
Floor mats, care  224 
Fogged up windows  146 
Fold down the rear seat back‐ rest, see Though-loading
system  161 
Fold-out position, wiper  70 
Foot brake  169 
Front airbags  96 
Front-end collision warning with braking function  109 
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion  107 
Front fog lights  94 
Front fog lights, front, bulb re‐ placement  210 
Front lights  208 
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation  98 
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp  98 
FTM Flat Tire Monitor  104 
Fuel  184 
Fuel consumption, current  82 
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion  86 
Fuel filler flap  182 Fuel gauge  80 
Fuel lid  182 
Fuel quality  184 
Fuel recommendation  184 
Fuel, tank capacity  230 
Fuse  214 
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control  153 
Gasoline  184 
Gear change, Steptronic transmission  72 
Gear shift indicator  83 
General driving notes  168 
Glare shield  157 
Glove compartment  163 
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved  229 
H
Handbrake, refer to parking brake  67 
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code  154 
Hardtop  46 
Hardtop, rollover protection system  99 
Hardtop, trunk partition  49 
Hazard warning flashers  216 
Headlight control, auto‐ matic  92 
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture  92 
Headlight flasher  69 
Headlight glass  208 
Headlights  208 
Headlights, care  222 
Headlight washer system  69 
Head restraints  52 
Head restraints, front  56 
Head-up Display  89 
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