Avoid high engine speeds
As a rule: driving at low engine speeds lowers
fuel consumption and reduces wear.
Use 1st gear to get the vehicle moving. Start‐
ing with the 2nd gear, accelerate rapidly. When
accelerating, shift up before reaching high en‐
gine speeds.
When you reach the desired speed, shift into
the highest applicable gear and drive with the
engine speed as low as possible and at a con‐
stant speed.
If necessary, observe the gear shift indicator of
the vehicle, refer to page 88.
Use coasting
When approaching a red light, take your foot
off the accelerator and let the vehicle coast to
a halt.
For going downhill take your foot off the accel‐
erator and let the vehicle roll.
The flow of fuel is interrupted while coasting.
Switch off the engine during longer stops
Switch off the engine during longer stops, e.g.,
at traffic lights, railroad crossings or in traffic
congestion.
Auto Start/Stop function The Auto Start/Stop function of your vehicle
automatically switches off the engine during a
stop.
If the engine is switched off and then restarted
rather than leaving the engine running con‐
stantly, fuel consumption and emissions are
reduced. Savings can begin within a few sec‐
onds of switching off the engine.
In addition, fuel consumption is also deter‐
mined by other factors, such as driving style,road conditions, maintenance or environmental
factors.
Switch off any functions that
are not currently needed
Functions such as seat heating and the rear
window defroster require a lot of energy and
reduce the range, especially in city and stop-
and-go traffic.
Switch off these functions if they are not needed.
The ECO PRO driving program supports the
energy conserving use of comfort features.
These functions are automatically deactivated
partially or completely.
Have maintenance carriedout
Have vehicles maintained regularly to achieve
optimal vehicle efficiency and service life.
BMW recommends that maintenance work be
performed by a BMW dealer’s service center.
For information on the BMW Maintenance
System, refer to page 204.
ECO PRO
The concept ECO PRO supports a driving style that saves
on fuel consumption. For this purpose, the en‐
gine control and comfort features, e. g. the cli‐
mate control output, are adjusted.
The achieved extended range is displayed in
the instrument cluster as bonus range.
Activate ECO PRO Press button repeatedly until ECO
PRO is displayed in the instrument
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Tire treadSummer tires
Do not drive with a tire tread depth of less than
0.12 in/3 mm.
There is an increased danger of hydroplaning if
the tire tread depth is less than 0.12 in/3 mm.
Winter tires
Do not drive with a tire tread depth of less than
0.16 in/4 mm.
Below a tread depth of 0.16 in/4 mm, tires are
less suitable for winter operation.
Minimum tread depth
Wear indicators are distributed around the
tire's circumference and have the legally re‐
quired minimum height of 0.063 in/1.6 mm.
They are marked on the side of the tire with
TWI, Tread Wear Indicator.
Tire damage
General information
Inspect your tires often for damage, foreign
objects lodged in the tread, and tread wear.
Information Driving over rough or damaged road surfaces,
as well as debris, curbs and other obstacles
can cause serious damage to wheels, tires and
suspension parts. This is more likely to occur
with low-profile tires, which provide less cush‐
ioning between the wheel and the road. Be
careful to avoid road hazards and reduce your
speed, especially if your vehicle is equipped
with low-profile tires.
Indications of tire damage or other vehicle mal‐
functions:▷Unusual vibrations while driving.▷Unusual handling such as a strong ten‐
dency to pull to the left or right.
Damage can, e. g., be caused by driving over
curbs, road damage, or similar things.
WARNING
Damaged tires can lose tire inflation
pressure, which can lead to loss of vehicle
control. There is risk of an accident. If tire dam‐
age is suspected while driving, immediately re‐
duce speed and stop. Have wheels and tires
checked. For this purpose, drive carefully to
the nearest dealer’s service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop. Have
vehicle towed or transported as needed.◀
WARNING
Damaged tires can lose tire inflation
pressure, which can lead to loss of vehicle
control. There is risk of an accident. Do not re‐
pair damaged tires, but have them replaced.◀
Changing wheels and tires
Mounting Have mounting and wheel balancing carriedout by a dealer’s service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop.
Wheel and tire combination
You can ask the dealer’s service center or an‐
other qualified service center or repair shop
about the right wheel/tire combination and
wheel rim versions for the vehicle.
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Ignition off 68
Ignition on 68
Indication of a flat tire 106 , 109
Indicator and alarm lamps, see Check Control 82
Indicator lamp, see Check Control 82
Individual air distribu‐ tion 145, 148
Individual settings, see Per‐ sonal Profile 35
Inflation pressure, tires 186
Inflation pressure warning, tires 109
Info display, refer to On- Board computer 90
Information 6
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 106
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 109
Instrument cluster 81
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 81
Instrument lighting 100
Integrated key 34
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle 29
Intelligent Emergency Re‐ quest 217
Intelligent Safety 111
Intensity, AUTO pro‐ gram 147
Interior equipment 151
Interior lights 100
Interior lights during unlock‐ ing 37
Interior lights with the vehicle locked 38
Interior motion sensor 47
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 62
Interior rearview mirror, com‐ pass 153 Interior rearview mirror, man‐
ually dimmable 62
Internet page 6
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 87
Interval mode 75
J Jacking points for the vehicle jack 213
Joystick, Steptronic transmis‐ sion 77
Jump-starting 218
K
Key/remote control 34
Keyless Go, see Comfort Ac‐ cess 43
Key Memory, see Personal Profile 35
Kickdown, Steptronic trans‐ mission 77
Knee airbag 103
L Label on recommended tires 191
Lamp replacement 206
Lamp replacement, front 207
Lamp replacement, rear 211
Lane departure warning 117
Lane margin, warning 117
Language on Control Dis‐ play 94
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 173
LATCH child restraint sys‐ tem 66
Launch Control 80
Leather, care 223
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 207 Letters and numbers, enter‐
ing 25
Light 97
Light alloy wheels, care 224
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 207
Lighting 97
Lights and bulbs 206
Light switch 97
Load 173
Loading 172
Loading position 158
Lock, door 39
Locking/unlocking via door lock 39
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 37
Locking, automatic 46
Locking, settings 45
Locking via tailgate 41
Lock, power window 49
Locks, doors, and win‐ dows 67
Low beams 97
Low beams, automatic, see High-beam Assistant 99
Low beams, bulb replace‐ ment 208
Lower back support 54
Luggage rack, see Roof- mounted luggage rack 173
Lumbar support 54
M
Maintenance 204
Maintenance require‐ ments 204
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 87
Maintenance system, BMW 204
Make-up mirror 155
Malfunction displays, see Check Control 82 Seite 236ReferenceEverything from A to Z236
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