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BMW Touch CommandVehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
BMW Touch Command The concept
Important functions of the vehicle can be used
via BMW Touch Command.▷Seat adjustments for front passenger seat
and seats in the rear.▷Climate control in the rear.▷Sun protection.▷Ambient light.▷Ambient light accent.▷Bowers & Wilkins loudspeaker lighting.▷Audio sources front.▷Rear entertainment.▷Some functions of the telephone in the
rear.
General information
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, BMW
Touch Command is located in the rear console
or in the center armrest in the rear.
Control elements at a glance
Control elements1BMW Touch Command2Switching on/off3Removing
Tray
The tray in the center armrest in the rear has
the following functions:
▷Storage and locking.▷Recharge the battery.
Insert BMW Touch Command into the tray
with the screen facing upward to ensure
proper locking. To charge the battery, insert
BMW Touch Command with the multifunction
socket to the left.
Buttons on the BMW Touch Command
Press but‐
tonFunctionDisplay list of last used applica‐
tions.Display BMW application, press
button twice as needed.Back.Seite 36At a glanceBMW Touch Command36
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LightsVehicle features and optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
Overview Switches in the vehicle
The light switch elements is located next to the
steering wheel.
Light functions
SymbolFunctionFront fog lightsLights off
Daytime running lightsParking lightsSymbolFunctionAutomatic headlight control
Adaptive Light ControlLow beamsInstrument lightingRight roadside parking lampLeft roadside parking lamp
Parking lights, cornering
lights and roadside parking
lights
General information Position of switch:
, ,
If the driver's door is opened when the drive-
ready state is switched off, the exterior lighting
is automatically switched off at these switch
settings.
Parking lights
Position of switch:

The vehicle is illuminated on all sides.
Do not use the parking lights for extended pe‐
riods; otherwise, they might drain the battery
and disable drive readiness.
When parking, switch on the one-sided road‐
side parking lamp, refer to page 130.
Low beams Position of switch:

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CAUTION
If metal objects fall into the socket, they
can cause a short circuit. There is risk of prop‐
erty damage. Replace the cigarette lighter or
socket cover again after using the socket.◀
Front center console
The cigarette lighter is located between the
cup holders.
Rear center console
Without rear console
Open the cover. The cigarette lighter is on the
right side.
To close the cover, tap it again.
With rear console
Slide the cover rearward. The cigarette lighter
is located between the cup holders.
Controls Push in the lighter.
The lighter can be removed as
soon as it pops back out.
Connecting electrical devices
Information CAUTION
Battery chargers for the vehicle battery
can work with high voltages and currents,
which means that the 12V on-board network
can be overloaded or damaged. There is risk of
property damage. Only connect battery charg‐
ers for the vehicle battery to the starting aid
terminals in the engine compartment.◀
CAUTION
If metal objects fall into the socket, they
can cause a short circuit. There is risk of prop‐
erty damage. Replace the cigarette lighter or
socket cover again after using the socket.◀
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BBackrest curvature, see Lum‐ bar support 77
Backrest, seats 76
Backrest, width 77
Band-aids, see First-aid kit 287
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 289
Basic position, rear seats 80
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 284
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 55
Battery, vehicle 284
Being towed, see tow-start‐ ing/towing 289
Belts, safety belts 80
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 228
Blinds, sun protection 72
Bluetooth connection 42
BMW Assist 6
BMW display key 55
BMW Driver’s Guide App 6
BMW gesture control 30
BMW Homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 279
BMW Touch Command 36
Bonus range, ECO PRO 243
Bottle holder, see Cu‐ pholder 228
Brake assistant 163
Brake assistant, adaptive 163
Brake discs, break-in 234
Brake force display 160
Brake lights, adaptive 160
Brake lights, brake force dis‐ play 160
Brake pads, break-in 234
Braking, hints 235
Breakdown assistance 286
Break-in 234 Brightness of Control Dis‐
play 39
Bulb replacement 282
Bulb replacement, front 282
Bulb replacement, front lamps 282
Bulb replacement, rear 282
Bulb replacement, tail lamps 282
Bulbs and lights 282
Button, Start/Stop 97
Bypassing, see Jump-start‐ ing 287
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 8
Calling up mirror adjust‐ ment 68
Calling up seat adjust‐ ment 68
Calling up steering wheel ad‐ justment 68
Camera-based damping ad‐ justment 201
Camera lenses, care 294
Camera, rearview camera, without Surround View 184
Camera, see Surround View 187
Can holder, see Cu‐ pholder 228
Captain’s chair 89
Car battery 284
Car care products 292
Care, displays 294
Care, vehicle 292
Cargo 237
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 229
Cargo, securing 238
Cargo straps, securing cargo 238
Car key, see Remote con‐ trol 54 Carpet, care 294
Cartridge replacement, see Ambient air package 211
Car wash 291
Catalytic converter, see Hot exhaust system 235
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 279
Center armrest 227
Center console 16
Central locking system 63
Central screen, see Control Display 21
Changes, technical, see Own Safety 7
Changing parts 281
Changing wheels 282
Changing wheels/tires 258
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number 10
Check Control 114
Checking the engine oil level electronically 273
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 273
Children, seating position 93
Children, transporting safely 93
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 93
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 95
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 94
Child safety locks 96
Child seat, mounting 94
Child seats 93
Chrome parts, care 293
Cigarette lighter 218
Cleaning displays 294
Climate control 203
Climate control on roof‐ liner 209
Clock 118
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