NotesATTENTION
If the towing eye is not used as intended,
the vehicle or towing eye is damaged. Danger
of damage to property. Observe the notes on
using the towing eye.◀
Using the towing eye:▷Use only the towing eye supplied with the
vehicle, and make sure that it is screwed in
fully and is tight.▷Only use the towing eye for towing on nor‐
mal roads (in other words not off-road).▷Use the towing eye screwed into the
socket at the front of the vehicle for ma‐
noeuvring only.▷Avoid lateral loads on the towing eye, for
example do not raise the vehicle at the
towing eye.
Thread for towing eye
Press the marking on the front cover to press it
out.
Use the screwdriver from the on-board toolkit
to press out the rear cover at the opening.
Tow-starting
M double clutch transmission Do not attempt to tow-start or push-start the
vehicle.
Due to the M double clutch transmission it is
not possible to start the engine by towing.
Have the cause of the starting difficulties recti‐
fied.
Manual gearbox If possible, do not tow-start the vehicle but
start the engine using starting assistance, see
page 203. Only tow-start when the engine is
cold if your vehicle has a catalytic converter.1.Switching on hazard warning lights, please
observe country-specific regulations.2.Ignition, see page 65, on.3.Insert 3rd gear.4.Tow-start with the clutch depressed and
release the clutch slowly. Depress the
clutch again immediately after the engine
starts.5.Stop in a suitable location, remove the tow
bar or towing rope and switch off the haz‐
ard warning lights.6.Have the vehicle checked.Seite 207Help in the event of a breakdownMobility207
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Manual gearbox:1.Drive into the car wash.2.Engage idle position.3.Stop the engine.4.Switch on ignition.
M double clutch transmission:
1.Drive into the car wash.2.Engage selector lever position N.3.Stop the engine.
In this way the ignition remains switched
on and a Check Control message is dis‐
played.
It is not possible to lock the vehicle from the
outside in selector lever position N. If an at‐
tempt is made to lock the vehicle, a signal
sounds.
When starting engine with manual gearbox:
1.Press clutch pedal.2.Press the start/stop button.
When starting engine with M double clutch
transmission:
1.Press the brake.2.Press the start/stop button.
Pressing the start/stop button or depressing
the brake switches off the ignition.
Transmission position
Transmission position P is automatically en‐
gaged:
▷With the ignition switched off.▷After approximately 15 minutes.
Headlights
▷Do not rub them when dry or use abrasive
or corrosive cleaning agents.▷Soak impurities such as insects with sham‐
poo and wash off with water.▷Remove ice with a de-icer spray; do not
use an ice scraper.After washing the car
After washing the car, drive it briefly and apply
the brakes to dry them out; this is necessary to
prevent reduced braking action, and also to
avoid corrosion of the brake discs.
Completely remove residues on the wind‐
screens to avoid affecting visibility due to
smearing, and to reduce wiping noise and
wiper blade wear.
Car care Care products The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends
the use of BMW care and cleaning products,
as they are tested by BMW and categorised as
suitable for the use on the vehicle.
WARNING
Cleaning agents can contain hazardous
substances or constitute a health risk. Danger
of injury. When cleaning the interior, open the
doors or windows. Use only products that are
intended for cleaning the vehicle's interior. Ob‐
serve the notes on the pack.◀
Vehicle paintwork Regular care promotes driving safety and pre‐
serves your vehicle's value. Environmental ef‐
fects in areas with higher air pollution or natu‐
ral contaminations, for example tree resin or
leaf dust, may have an effect on the vehicle
paintwork. Base the frequency and extent of
vehicle care on such factors.
Remove corrosive substances, such as run-off
fuel, oil, grease or bird droppings immediately
to avoid changes to the paint or discoloura‐
tions.
Only use suitable cleaning and care products
for matt paintwork. Suitable matt paintwork
care products are available from a Service
Partner or a qualified specialist workshop.Seite 209General careMobility209
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Front passenger airbags,light 106
Fuel 174
Fuel consumption, see Aver‐ age fuel consumption 91
Fuel filler flap 172
Fuel gauge 84
Fuel quality 174
Fuel recommendation 174
Fuel tank cap 172
Fuel, tank capacity 215
Fuse 200
G
Gearbox, manual gearbox 73
Gear change 76
Gearshift, manual gearbox 73
General driving informa‐ tion 163
Glare protection 149
Glass Roof, electric 45
Glove box 153
Ground clearance 165
H
Handbrake, see Parking brake 69
Hazard warning and indicator lights, see Check control 80
Hazard warning lights 202
Head airbags 104
Headlight cleaning system, see Wiper system 71
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 99
Headlight flasher 70
Headlight lens 194
Headlights 194
Headlights, care 209
Headlining 15
Head restraints 48
Head-Up Display 94
Head-Up Display, care 211
Head-Up Display, M View 95 Head-Up Display, standard
view 95
Heated rear window 146
Heavy transported load, stow‐ ing transported load 166
Height, vehicle 214
Help in driving off 127
High-beam assistance 100
High-beam headlights 70
High performance en‐ gine 160
Hill Start Assist, see Drive-off assistant 127
Homepage 6
Horn 12
Hot exhaust system 163
HUD Head-Up Display 94
I IBA Integrated Owner's Handbook in vehicle 28
Ice warning, see Outside tem‐ perature warning 84
Identification number, see Ve‐ hicle identification num‐
ber 9
iDrive 16
Ignition key, see Remote con‐ trol 32
Ignition off 65
Ignition on 65
Important considerations 58
Important information regard‐ ing the engine compart‐
ment 182
Independent ventilation 147
Indicator and hazard warning lights, see Check control 80
Indicator lights, see Check control 80
Indicators, see Turn indica‐ tors 70
Individual air distribution 146
Individual settings, see M Drive 123 Individual settings, see Per‐
sonal Profile 33
Inflation pressure, tyres 175
Inflation pressure warning RPA, tyres 109
Info Display, see on-board computer 90
Information on no passing 88
Information on speed limit 88
Initialise, Tyre Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 107
Initialising, runflat indicator, RPA 109
Instrument cluster 79
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 79
Instrument cluster switch, see Turn indicators 70
Instrument cluster switch, see Wiper system 71
Instrument lighting 102
Integrated key 32
Integrated Owner's Handbook in vehicle 28
Intelligent emergency call 202
Intelligent Safety 110
Intensity, AUTO Automatic program 145
Interior light 102
Interior light when unlock‐ ing 35
Interior light with the vehicle locked 36
Interior movement detec‐ tor 43
Intermittent mode 71
Internet site 6
Interval display, service re‐ quirement 87
ISOFIX child seat mount‐ ings 61
J
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