
This prevents access to the glove compart‐
ment and to the trunk.
After the glove compartment is locked, the re‐
mote control can be handed over, such as at a
hotel, without the integrated key.
Driver's side
Note Close the glove compartment again im‐
mediately
Close the glove compartment immediately af‐
ter use while driving; otherwise, injury may oc‐
cur during accidents.◀
Opening
Pull the handle.
ClosingFold cover closed.
Front storage compartment
Raise the lid to open it.
Compartments in the doors Do not stow any breakable objects
Do not store any breakable objects, e. g.
glass bottles, in the compartments, or there is
an increased risk of injury in the event of an ac‐
cident.◀
Center armrest
Front
A storage compartment is located in the center
armrest between the front seats.
Opening
Fold the center armrest up.
Repositioning
Center armrest can be pushed forwards or
backwards. It engages in the end positions.
Connection for an external audio
device
An external audio device, e.g.,
an MP3 player, can be con‐
nected via the AUX-IN port or
the USB audio interface in the
center armrest.
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Brightness of Control Dis‐play  90 
Bulb replacement  190 
Bulb replacement, front  191 
Bulb replacement, LED head‐ lights  192 
Bulb replacement, rear  193 
Bulb replacement, xenon headlights  191 
Bulbs and lights  190 
Button, Start/Stop  62 
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting  200 
C
California Proposition 65 Warning  7 
Camera lenses, care  208 
Camera, rearview cam‐ era  125  
Camera, Side View  127 
Camera, Top View  129 
Can holder, refer to Cuphold‐ ers  149  
Car battery  196 
Carbon ceramic brake M  154 
Car care products  206 
Care, displays  208 
Care, vehicle  206 
Cargo  160 
Cargo area, enlarging  145 
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments  149 
Cargo, securing  161 
Cargo straps, securing cargo  161 
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol  34 
Carpet, care  208 
Car wash  205 
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system  157 
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice  188  CD/Multimedia, see user's
manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation 
Center armrest  148 
Center console  16 
Central locking system  39 
Central screen, refer to Con‐ trol Display  18 
Ceramic brake  154 
Changes, technical, refer to Safety  7 
Changing parts  190 
Changing wheels  195 
Changing wheels/tires  176 
Chassis, electronic  117 
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number  9 
Check Control  77 
Checking the engine oil level electronically  183 
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically  183 
Children, seating position  58 
Children, transporting safely  58 
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem  58 
Child restraint fixing system LATCH  60 
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting  58 
Child seat, mounting  58 
Child seats  58 
Chrome parts, care  207 
Cigarette lighter  143 
Cleaning displays  208 
Climate control  134 
Clock  81 
Closing/opening via door lock  39 
Closing/opening with remote control  37 
Clothes hooks  149 
Cockpit  14 Combination reel, refer to
Turn signals  67 
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system  67 
Comfort Access  41 
Compartments in the doors  148 
Compass  141 
Compound brake  154 
Compressor  177 
Computer, refer to On-board computer  86 
Condensation on win‐ dows  136 
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle  158  
Condition Based Service CBS  188 
Confirmation signal  44 
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation 
ConnectedDrive Services 
Connecting electrical devi‐ ces  143 
Control Display  18 
Control Display, settings  89 
Controller  18, 19  
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility  114 
Convenient opening with the remote control  37 
Coolant  186 
Coolant temperature  81 
Cooling function  135 
Cooling, maximum  135 
Cooling system  186 
Cornering light  94 
Corrosion on brake discs  158 
Cosmetic mirror  143 
Courtesy lamps during un‐ locking  37 
Courtesy lamps with the vehi‐ cle locked  38 
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Eyes for securing cargo 161 
F
Failure message, see Check Control  77 
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm  45 
Fan, refer to Air flow  136 
Filler neck for engine oil  184 
Fine wood, care  207 
First aid kit  200 
Fitting for towing, see Tow fit‐ ting  203 
Flat tire, changing wheels  195 
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM  101 
Flat tire, warning lamp  102 
Flooding  157 
Floor carpet, care  208 
Floor mats, care  208 
Fold down the rear seat back‐ rest, see Though-loading
system  145 
Fold-out position, wiper  69 
Foot brake  157 
Front airbags  98 
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion  105 
Front lights  191 
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation  100 
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp  100 
Fuel  170 
Fuel consumption, current  82 
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion  87 
Fuel filler flap  168 
Fuel gauge  80 
Fuel lid  168 
Fuel quality  170 
Fuel recommendation  170 Fuel, tank capacity  213 
Fuse  197 
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control  139 
Gasoline  170 
Gear change  72 
Gear shift indicator  84 
General driving notes  157 
Glare shield  143 
Glass sunroof, powered  47 
Glove compartment  147 
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved  212 
Ground clearance  158 
H
Handbrake, refer to parking brake  66 
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code  140 
Hazard warning flashers  199 
Head airbags  98 
Headlight control, auto‐ matic  94 
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture  93 
Headlight flasher  67 
Headlight glass  191 
Headlights  191 
Headlights, care  206 
Headlight washer system  67 
Head restraints  49 
Head restraints, front  54 
Head-up Display  90 
Head-up Display, care  208 
Head-up display, M view  91 
Head-up display, standard view  90 
Heavy cargo, stowing  161 
Height, vehicle  212 
High-beam Assistant  95 High beams  67 
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant  95 
High-performance en‐ gine  154 
Hills  158 
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant  118 
Hints  6 
Holder for beverages  149 
Homepage  6 
Hood  181 
Horn  14 
Hotel function, trunk lid  41 
Hot exhaust system  157 
HUD Head-up Display  90 
Hydroplaning  157 
I Ice warning, see External temperature warning  81 
Icy roads, see External tem‐ perature warning  81 
Identification marks, tires  173 
Identification number, see ve‐ hicle identification num‐
ber  9 
iDrive  18 
Ignition key, refer to Remote control  34 
Ignition off  62 
Ignition on  62 
Indication of a flat tire  102 
Indicator and alarm lamps, see Check Control  77 
Indicator lamp, see Check Control  77 
Individual air distribution  136 
Individual settings, refer to M Drive  114 
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile  35 
Inflation pressure, tires  172 
Info display, refer to On- Board computer  86 Seite 217Everything from A to ZReference217
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Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐tor TPM  102 
Instrument cluster  76 
Instrument cluster, electronic displays  76 
Instrument lighting  96 
Integrated key  34 
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle  30 
Intelligent Emergency Re‐ quest  199 
Intelligent Safety  104 
Intensity, AUTO pro‐ gram  135 
Interior equipment  139 
Interior lights  96 
Interior lights during unlock‐ ing  37 
Interior lights with the vehicle locked  38 
Interior motion sensor  45 
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature  56 
Interior rearview mirror, com‐ pass  141 
Internet page  6 
Interval display, service re‐ quirements  83 
Interval mode  68 
J Jacking points for the vehicle jack  196 
Jump-starting  200 
K
Key/remote control  34 
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access  41 
Key Memory, refer to Per‐ sonal Profile  35 
Knee airbag  99 L
Lamp replacement  190 
Lamp replacement, front  191 
Lamp replacement, rear  193 
Lane departure warning  110 
Lane margin, warning  110 
Language on Control Dis‐ play  89 
Lashing eyes, securing cargo  161 
LATCH child restraint sys‐ tem  60 
Launch Control  73 
Leather, care  207 
LED light, bulb replace‐ ment  192 
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes  191 
Length, vehicle  212 
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing  25 
Light alloy wheels, care  207 
Light control  94 
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs  191 
Lighter  143 
Lighting  93 
Lights  93 
Lights and bulbs  190 
Light switch  93 
Load  161 
Loading  160 
Lock, door  39 
Locking/unlocking via door lock  39 
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control  37 
Locking, automatic  44 
Locking, settings  43 
Locking via trunk lid  40 
Low beams  93 
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant  95 
Lower back support  51 
Low Speed Assistant  71 Luggage rack, see Roof-
mounted luggage rack  162 
Lumbar support  51 
M
Maintenance  188 
Maintenance require‐ ments  188 
Maintenance, service require‐ ments  83 
Maintenance system, BMW  188 
Make-up mirror  143 
Malfunction displays, see Check Control  77 
Manual air distribution  136 
Manual air flow  136 
Manual operation, door lock  39 
Manual operation, exterior mirrors  55 
Manual operation, fuel filler flap  168 
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC  123 
Manual operation, rearview camera  125 
Manual operation, Side View  128 
Manual operation, Top View  129 
Manual transmission  70 
Marking on approved tires  176 
Master key, refer to Remote control  34 
Maximum cooling  135 
Maximum speed, display  85 
Maximum speed, winter tires  177 
M carbon ceramic brake  154 
M Compound brake  154 
M differential, active  117 
MDM, M Dynamic Mode  116 Seite 218ReferenceEverything from A to Z218
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Protective function, glasssunroof  48 
Protective function, win‐ dows  46 
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller  18, 19  
R Radiator fluid  186 
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control  34 
Radio ready state  62 
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication 
Rain sensor  68 
Rear lights  195 
Rear socket  144 
Rear turn signal, bulb replace‐ ment  193 
Rearview camera  124 
Rearview mirror  55 
Rear window defroster  136 
Recirculated-air filter  137 
Recirculated-air mode  136 
Recommended fuel grade  170 
Recommended tire brands  176 
Refueling  168 
Remaining range  82 
Remote control/key  34 
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion  38 
Remote control, univer‐ sal  139  
Replacement fuse  197 
Replacing parts  190 
Replacing wheels/tires  176 
Reporting safety defects  9 
RES button, see Cruise con‐ trol  120  
Reserve warning, refer to Range  82 Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM  102 
Retaining straps, securing cargo  161 
Retreaded tires  176 
Roadside parking lights  94 
Roller sunblinds  47 
RON recommended fuel grade  170 
Roofliner  17 
Roof load capacity  212 
Roof-mounted luggage rack  162 
Rope for tow-starting/ towing  203 
Rubber components, care  207 
S
Safe braking  157 
Safety  7 
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat  53 
Safety belts  53 
Safety belts, care  208 
Safety systems, airbags  98 
Saving fuel  163 
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play  18 
Screwdriver, see Onboard ve‐ hicle tool kit  190 
Screw thread, see screw thread for tow fitting, screw
thread for tow fitting  204 
Sealant  177 
Seat and mirror memory  54 
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts  53 
Seat heating, front  51 
Seating position for chil‐ dren  58 
Seats  49 
Selection list in instrument cluster  86 Selector lever  71 
Selector lever position  71 
Sensors, care  208 
Sequential mode  71 
Service and warranty  8 
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service
CBS  188 
Service requirements, dis‐ play  83 
Services, ConnectedDrive 
Servotronic  118 
SET button, see Cruise con‐ trol  120  
Settings, locking/unlock‐ ing  43 
Settings, M Drive  114 
Settings on Control Dis‐ play  89 
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ ror  54 
Shift point indicator  92 
Side airbags  98 
Side View  127 
Signaling, horn  14 
Signals when unlocking  44 
Sitting safely  49 
Size  212 
Slide/tilt glass roof  47 
Smallest turning radius  212 
Snow chains  180 
Socket  143 
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics  189 
SOS button  199 
Spare fuse  197 
Specified engine oil types  185 
Speed, average  87 
Speed limit detection, on- board computer  88 
Speed limiter, display  85 
Speed Limit Information  85 
Speed warning  88 
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