CareVehicle 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.
Car washes General information
Regularly remove foreign objects such as
leaves in the area below the windshield when
the hood is raised.
Wash your vehicle frequently, particularly in
winter. Intense soiling and road salt can dam‐
age the vehicle.
Steam blaster and high-pressure
washer
Information ATTENTION
When cleaning with high-pressure wash‐
ers, components can be damaged due to the
pressure or temperatures being too high.
There is a risk of damage to property. Maintain
sufficient distance and do not spray too long
continuously. Follow the operating instructions
for the high-pressure washer.◀
Distances and temperature▷Maximum temperature: 140 ℉/60 ℃.▷Minimum distance from sensors, cameras,
seals: 12 inches/30 cm.▷Minimum distance from glass sunroof:
31.5 in/80 cm.
Automatic car washes
Information CAUTION
Water can penetrate in the windshield
area due to high-pressure washers. There is a
risk of property damage. Avoid high-pressure
washers.◀
ATTENTION
Improper use of automatic vehicle
washes can cause damage to the vehicle.
There is a risk of damage to property. Informa‐
tion the following instructions:
▷Give preference to cloth vehicle washes or
those that use soft brushes in order to
avoid paint damage.▷Avoid vehicle washes with guide rails
higher than 4 in/10 cm to avoid damage to
the chassis.▷Observe the tire width of the guide rail to
avoid damage to tires and rims.▷Fold in exterior mirrors to avoid damage to
the exterior mirrors.▷Deactivate rain sensor, if necessary, to
avoid damage to the wiper system.◀
In some cases, an unintentional alarm can be
triggered by the interior motion sensor of the
alarm system. Follow the instructions on
avoiding an unintentional alarm, refer to
page 45.
Before driving into a car wash In order to ensure that the vehicle can roll in a
car wash, take the following steps:
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IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 114
Acceleration Assistant, see Launch Control 78
Accessories and parts 8
Activated-charcoal filter 132
Activation times, parked-car ventilation 133
Active M differential 116
Adaptive brake lights, see Brake force display 112
Adaptive Light Control 95
Additional information, iDrive 23
Additives, oil 181
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 49
After washing vehicle 200
Airbags 98
Airbags, indicator/warning light 99
Air circulation, see Recircu‐ lated-air mode 128, 131
Air, dehumidifying, see Cool‐ ing function 128, 130
Air distribution, man‐ ual 129 , 131
Air flow, air conditioner 128
Air flow, automatic climate control 131
Air pressure, tires 168
Air vents, see Ventilation 132
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, see Winter
tires 172
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 135
Alternative oil types 181
Ambient light 97
Antifreeze, washer fluid 73
Antilock Brake System, ABS 114
Anti-slip control, see DSC 114
App, BMW Driver’s Guide 6
Approved axle load 207
Arrival time 90
Ashtray 138
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 194
Assistance when driving off 118
Attentiveness assistant 112
AUTO intensity 131
Automatic car wash 199
Automatic climate con‐ trol 127
Automatic climate control with enhanced features 129
Automatic Curb Monitor 58
Automatic deactivation, Front-seat passenger air‐
bags 100
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol 94
Automatic locking 43
Automatic recirculated-air control 131
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 130
AUTO program, climate con‐ trol 128
AUTO program, intensity 131
Auto Start/Stop function 67 AUX-IN port, general informa‐
tion 139
Average fuel consumption 89
Average speed 89
Axle loads, weights 207
B Backrest curvature, see Lum‐ bar support 51
Backrest, width 52
Band-aids, see First-aid kit 194
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 190
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 35
Battery, vehicle 190
Being towed, see Tow-start‐ ing and towing 196
Belts, safety belts 53
Beverage holder, cup holder 145
BMW Assist 6
BMW Driver’s Guide app 6
BMW Homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 184
BMW M technology 150
Bottle holder, see Cup holder 145
Brake assistant 114
Brake discs, break-in 152
Brake force display 112
Brake lights, adaptive 112
Brake lights, brake force dis‐ play 112
Brake pads, break-in 152
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