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.
Manual transmission
Shifting Shifting into 5th or 6th gear
When shifting into 5th or 6th gear, push
the gearshift lever to the right; otherwise, inad‐
vertent shifting into 3rd or 4th gear could lead
to engine damage.◀
Reverse gear Select only when the vehicle is stationary.
To overcome the resistance push the selector
lever dynamically to the left and engage the re‐
verse gear.
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.
When the ignition is switched off, refer to
page  69, selector lever position P is engaged
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IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem  135 
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go  143 
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control  82 
Accessories and parts  7 
Activated-charcoal filter  168 
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion  131 
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC  143 
Active Protection  132 
Active seat, front  56 
Active seat ventilation, front  57 
Active Steering, integral  139 
Adaptive brake assistant  135 
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display  132 
Adaptive drive  138 
Adaptive Light Control  104 
Additives, oil  233 
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints  53 
After washing vehicle  252 
Airbags  108 
Airbags, indicator/warning light  109 
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode  167 
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function  167 
Air distribution, manual  166 
Air flow, automatic climate control  166 
Air outlets, see ventila‐ tion  168 
Air pressure, tires  211 Alarm system  47 
Alarm, unintentional  48 
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  224 
All-wheel-drive  137 
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter  173 
Alternative oil types  233 
Ambient light  107 
Animal detection, see Night Vision  126 
Antifreeze, washer fluid  78 
Antilock Brake System, ABS  135 
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC  135 
Approved axle load  259 
Approved engine oils, see Suitable engine oil
types  233 
Armrest, refer to Center arm‐ rest  182 
Arrival time  98 
Ashtray  174 
Ashtray, front  174, 175  
Ashtray, rear  175 
Assistance when driving off  135  
Attentiveness assistant  133 
AUTO H button  74 
AUTO H button, refer to Au‐ tomatic Hold  74 
AUTO intensity  166 
Automatic car wash  251 
Automatic climate con‐ trol  165  Automatic Cruise Control
with Stop & Go  143 
Automatic Curb Monitor  62 
Automatic deactivation, front- seat passenger airbags  110 
Automatic headlight con‐ trol  104  
Automatic Hold  74 
Automatic locking  46 
Automatic recirculated-air control  167 
Automatic Soft Closing, doors  40 
Automatic transmission, see Steptronic transmission  79 
Automatic trunk lid  41 
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control  166 
AUTO program, intensity  166 
Auto Start/Stop function  71 
Average fuel consumption  98 
Average speed  98 
Axle loads, weights  259 
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support  55 
Backrest, width  55 
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit  246  
Bar for tow-starting/ towing  249 
Battery replacement, vehicle battery  243 
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control  35 
Battery, vehicle  243 
Belts, safety belts  57 
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder  183 Seite 262ReferenceEverything from A to Z262
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