
Engine compartmentVehicle 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 tothe 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.
Important features in the engine compartment
1Jump-starting, negative battery terminal2Vehicle identification number3Washer fluid reservoir4Jump-starting, positive battery terminal5Engine compartment fuse box6Oil filler neck7Coolant reservoir for charge air cooling8Coolant reservoir for engine coolingHood
Hints Working in the engine compartment
Never attempt to perform any service or
repair operations on your vehicle without the
necessary professional technical training.If you are unfamiliar with the statutory guide‐
lines, have any work on the vehicle performed
only by a service center.
If work is not carried out properly, there is a
danger of subsequent damage and related
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When the emergency request is received
at the BMW Response Center, the BMW
Response Center contacts you and takes
further steps to help you.
Even if you are unable to respond, the
BMW Response Center can take further
steps to help you under certain circum‐
stances.
For this, data are transmitted to the BMW
Response Center which serve to deter‐
mine the necessary rescue measures. E. g.
the current position of the vehicle, if it can
be established.▷If the LED is flashing green, but the BMW
Response Center can no longer be heard
via the speaker, you can nevertheless still
be heard at the BMW Response Center.
Initiating an Emergency Request
automatically
Under certain conditions, an Emergency Re‐
quest is automatically initiated immediately af‐
ter a severe accident. Automatic Collision Noti‐
fication is not affected by pressing the SOS
button.
Warning triangle
The warning triangle is located on the inside of
the trunk lid.
To remove, loosen the bracket.
First aid kit
Note
Some of the articles have a limited service life.
Check the expiration dates of the contents
regularly and replace any expired items
promptly.
Storage
The first aid kit is located in the trunk in a stor‐
age compartment.
Jump-starting General information
If the battery is discharged, the engine can be
started using the battery of another vehicle
and two jumper cables. Only use jumper ca‐
bles with fully insulated clamp handles.
Hints Do not touch live parts
To avoid the risk of potentially fatal in‐
jury, always avoid all contact with electrical
components while the engine is running.◀
To prevent personal injury or damage to both
vehicles, adhere strictly to the following proce‐
dure.
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PreparationBodywork contact between vehicles
Make sure that there is no contact be‐
tween the bodywork of the two vehicles; other‐
wise, there is a danger of short circuits.◀1.Check whether the battery of the other ve‐
hicle has a voltage of 12 volts. This infor‐
mation can be found on the battery.2.Switch off the engine of the assisting vehi‐
cle.3.Switch off any electronic systems/power
consumers in both vehicles.
Starting aid terminals
Connecting order
Connect the jumper cables in the correct
order to prevent risk of injury from arcing.◀
The so-called starting aid terminal in the en‐
gine compartment acts as the battery's posi‐
tive terminal.
Open the cover of the starting aid terminal.
The body ground or a special nut acts as the
battery negative terminal.
Connecting the cables1.Open the cover of the BMW starting aid
terminal.2.Attach one terminal clamp of the positive
jumper cable to the positive terminal of the
battery, or to the corresponding starting
aid terminal of the vehicle providing assis‐
tance.3.Attach the terminal clamp on the other end
of the cable to the positive terminal of the
battery, or to the corresponding starting
aid terminal of the vehicle to be started.4.Attach one terminal clamp of the negative
jumper cable to the negative terminal of
the battery, or to the corresponding engine
or body ground of assisting vehicle.5.Attach the second terminal clamp to the
negative terminal of the battery, or to the
corresponding engine or body ground of
the vehicle to be started.
Starting the engine
Never use spray fluids to start the engine.
1.Start the engine of the assisting vehicle
and let it run for several minutes at an in‐
creased idle speed.2.Start the engine of the vehicle that is to be
started in the usual way.
If the first starting attempt is not success‐
ful, wait a few minutes before making an‐
other attempt in order to allow the dis‐
charged battery to recharge.3.Let both engines run for several minutes.4.Disconnect the jumper cables in the re‐
verse order.
Check the battery and recharge if needed.
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Screw thread for tow fitting
Press on the mark of the front cover to push it
out.
Press out the rear cover at the recess using
the screw driver from the onboard vehicle tool
kit.
Tow-starting
M double-clutch transmission
Do not tow-start the vehicle.
Tow-starting the engine is not possible due to
the M double-clutch transmission.
Have the cause of the starting problems fixed.
Manual transmission If possible, do not tow-start the vehicle but
start the engine by jump-starting, refer to
page  200. If the vehicle is equipped with a cat‐
alytic converter, only tow-start while the en‐
gine is cold.
1.Switch on the hazard warning system and
comply with local regulations.2.Ignition, refer to page  62, on.3.Engage third gear.4.Have the vehicle tow-started with the
clutch pedal pressed and slowly release
the pedal. After the engine starts, immedi‐
ately press on the clutch pedal again.5.Stop at a suitable location, remove the tow
bar or rope, and switch off the hazard
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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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Cruising range 82 
Cupholders  149 
Current fuel consumption  82 
D
Damage, tires  175 
Damping control  117 
Data, technical  212 
Date  81 
Daytime running lights  94 
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting  136 
Dehumidifying, air  135 
Deleting personal data  25 
Deletion of personal data  25 
Destination distance  87 
Differential lock  117 
Digital clock  81 
Digital compass  141 
Digital speed  81 
Digital tachometer  81 
Dimensions  212 
Dimmable exterior mirrors  56 
Dimmable interior rearview mirror  56 
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals  67 
Display EfficientDynamics  83 
Display, electronic, instru‐ ment cluster  76 
Display in windshield  90 
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting  96 
Displays, cleaning  208 
Disposal, coolant  187 
Disposal, vehicle battery  197 
Distance control, refer to PDC  122 
Distance to destination  87 
Divided screen view, split screen  23 
Door lock  39 
Door lock, refer to Remote control  34 Double-clutch transmis‐
sion  70 
Drivelogic  72 
Drive mode  71 
Drive-off assistant  118 
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC  115 
Driver assistance, refer to In‐ telligent Safety  104 
Driving Assistant, refer to In‐ telligent Safety  104 
Driving Dynamics Control  74 
Driving instructions, break- in  156  
Driving notes, general  157 
Driving on racetracks  155 
Driving program, refer to Drivelogic  72 
Driving stability control sys‐ tems  114 
Driving tips  157 
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol  115  
Dynamic driving systems  83 
Dynamic driving, system states  83 
Dynamic Stability Control DSC  115 
E EfficientDynamics  83 
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster  76 
Electronic oil measure‐ ment  183 
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC  115 
Emergency detection, remote control  35 
Emergency release, fuel filler flap  168 
Emergency Request  199 
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start  35 Emergency unlocking, trunk
lid  41 
Energy Control  82 
Energy recovery  82 
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function  64 
Engine, automatic switch- off  64 
Engine compartment  181 
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in  181 
Engine coolant  186 
Engine oil  183 
Engine oil, adding  184 
Engine oil additives  185 
Engine oil change  185 
Engine oil filler neck  184 
Engine oil temperature  80 
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive  185 
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved  185 
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion  35 
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing  200  
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine  63 
Engine stop  63 
Engine temperature  80 
Entering a car wash  205 
Equipment, interior  139 
Error displays, see Check Control  77 
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC  115 
Exchanging wheels/tires  176 
Exhaust system  157 
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature  56 
Exterior mirrors  55 
External start  200 
External temperature dis‐ play  81 
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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 
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