
Saving fuelVehicle 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.
General information Your vehicle contains advanced technology for
the reduction of fuel consumption and emis‐
sions.
Fuel consumption depends on a number of dif‐
ferent factors.
Carrying out certain measures, such as a mod‐
erate driving style and regular maintenance,
can influence fuel consumption and the envi‐
ronmental impact.
Remove unnecessary cargo
Additional weight increases fuel consumption.
Remove attached parts
following use
Remove auxiliary mirrors, roof or rear luggage
racks which are no longer required following use.
Attached parts on the vehicle impair the aero‐
dynamics and increase the fuel consumption.Close the windows and glass
sunroof
Driving with the glass sunroof and windows
open results in increased air resistance and
thereby reduces the range.
Tires
General information Tires can affect fuel consumption in various
ways, e.g., tire size may influence fuel con‐
sumption.
Check the tire inflation pressure
regularly
Check and, if needed, correct the tire inflation
pressure at least twice a month and before
starting on a long trip.
Low tire inflation pressure increases rolling re‐
sistance and thus raises fuel consumption and
tire wear.
Drive away immediately
Do not wait for the engine to warm-up while
the vehicle remains stationary. Start driving
right away, but at moderate engine speeds.
This is the quickest way of warming the cold
engine up to operating temperature.
Look well ahead when
driving
Avoid unnecessary acceleration and braking.
By maintaining a suitable distance to the vehi‐
cle driving ahead of you.
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Switch all Intelligent Safety systems off prior to
tow-starting/towing.◀
Steptronic transmission: transporting
your vehicle
Information CAUTION
The vehicle can be damaged when tow‐
ing the vehicle with a single lifted axle. There is
risk of property damage. The vehicle should
only be transported on a loading platform.◀
Tow truck
The vehicle should only be transported on a
loading platform.
CAUTION
When lifting the vehicle by the tow fitting
or body and chassis parts; damage can occur
on vehicle parts. There is risk of property dam‐
age. Lift vehicle using suitable means.◀
Use tow fitting located in the front only for po‐
sitioning the vehicle.
Towing other vehicles
Information WARNING
If the approved gross vehicle weight of
the towing vehicle is lighter than the vehicle to be towed, the tow fitting can tear off or it will
not be possible to control the vehicle's re‐
sponse. There is risk of an accident! Make sure
that the gross vehicle weight of the towing ve‐
hicle is heavier than the vehicle to be towed.◀
CAUTION
If the tow bar or tow rope is attached in‐
correctly, damage to other vehicle parts can
occur. There is risk of property damage. Cor‐
rectly attach the tow bar or tow rope to the tow
fitting.◀▷Switch on the hazard warning system, de‐
pending on local regulations.▷If the electrical system has failed, clearly
identify the vehicle being towed by placing
a sign or a warning triangle in the rear win‐
dow.
Tow bar
The tow fittings used should be on the same
side on both vehicles.
Should it prove impossible to avoid mounting
the tow bar at an offset angle, please observe
the following:
▷Maneuvering capability is limited going
around corners.▷The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it
is secured with an offset.
Tow rope
When starting to tow the vehicle, make sure
that the tow rope is taut.
To avoid jerking and the associated stresses
on the vehicle components when towing, al‐
ways use nylon ropes or nylon straps.
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Weights
X4 xDrive28iApproved gross vehicle weightlbs/kg5,060/2,295Loadlbs/kg910/413Approved front axle loadlbs/kg2,370/1,075Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg2,820/1,279Approved roof load capacitylbs/kg220/100Cargo area capacitycu ft17.7–49.4Canada: trunk capacityliters500–1,400
X4 xDrive35iApproved gross vehicle weightlbs/kg5,180/2,350Loadlbs/kg910/413Approved front axle loadlbs/kg2,490/1,129Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg2,820/1,279Approved roof load capacitylbs/kg220/100Cargo area capacitycu ft17.7–49.4Canada: trunk capacityliters500–1,400
Capacities
US gal/litersNotesFuel tank, approx.17.7/67Fuel quality, refer to
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 126
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go 133
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 80
Accessories and parts 7
Activated-charcoal filter 160
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 123
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC 133
Adaptive brake lights, see Brake force display 125
Adaptive Light Control 100
Additives, oil 211
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 52
After washing vehicle 232
Airbags 103
Airbags, indicator/warning light 104
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 159
Air circulation, see Recircu‐ lated-air mode 156
Air, dehumidifying, see Cool‐ ing function 156, 159
Air distribution, manual 157, 160
Air flow, automatic climate control 157, 160
Air pressure, tires 196
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 161
Alarm system 46
Alarm, unintentional 47
All around the center con‐ sole 16 All around the roofliner 17
All around the steering wheel 14
All-season tires, see Winter tires 202
All-wheel-drive 128
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 164
Alternative oil types 211
Ambient light 102
Antifreeze, washer fluid 76
Antilock Brake System, ABS 126
Anti-slip control, see DSC 126
Approved axle load 239
Armrest, refer to Center arm‐ rest 171
Arrival time 93
Ash tray 165
Assistance when driving off 132
Assist system, see Intelligent Safety 112
AUTO H button 72
AUTO H button, refer to Au‐ tomatic Hold 72
AUTO intensity 159
Automatic car wash 231
Automatic climate con‐ trol 155
Automatic Cruise Control with Stop & Go 133
Automatic Curb Monitor 60
Automatic deactivation, Front-seat passenger air‐
bags 105
Automatic headlight con‐ trol 99
Automatic Hold 72
Automatic locking 46 Automatic recirculated-air
control 159
Automatic tailgate 40
Automatic transmission, see Steptronic transmission 77
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 159
AUTO program, climate con‐ trol 156
AUTO program, intensity 159
Auto Start/Stop function 69
Average fuel consumption 92
Average speed 92
Axle loads, weights 239
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 54
Backrest, width 54
Bad road trips 176
Band-aids, see First-aid kit 227
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 229
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 224
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 35
Battery, vehicle 224
Belts, safety belts 55
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 171
BMW Assist, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
BMW Driver’s Guide App 6
BMW Homepage 6
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Engine start, jump-start‐ing 227
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 68
Engine stop 68
Engine temperature 87
Entering a car wash 231
Equipment, interior 163
Error displays, see Check Control 83
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, see DSC 126
Exchanging wheels/tires 201
Exhaust system 177
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 61
Exterior mirrors 59
External start 227
External temperature dis‐ play 87
External temperature warn‐ ing 87
Eyes for securing cargo 181
F
Failure message, see Check Control 83
False alarm, see Unintentional alarm 47
Fan, see Air flow 157, 160
Filler neck for engine oil 210
Fine wood, care 233
First-aid kit 227
Fitting for towing, see Tow fit‐ ting 230
Flat tire, changing wheels 223
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 110
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 106
Flat tire, warning lamp 107, 110
Flooding 177
Floor carpet, care 234
Floor mats, care 234 Folding back rear seat back‐
rests 168
Fold-out position, wiper 76
Foot brake 178
Front airbags 103
Front-end collision warning with braking function 116
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion 113
Front fog lamps, , LED, bulb replacement 221
Front fog lights 101
Front fog lights, front, bulb re‐ placement 220
Front lights 218
Front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 105
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 105
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 110
Fuel 194
Fuel consumption, see Aver‐ age fuel consumption 92
Fuel filler flap 192
Fuel gauge 87
Fuel lid 192
Fuel quality 194
Fuel recommendation 194
Fuel, tank capacity 239
Fuse 225
G
Garage door opener, see Uni‐ versal Integrated Remote
Control 163
Gasoline 194
Gear change, Steptronic transmission 78
Gear shift indicator 89
General driving notes 177
Glare shield 165
Glass sunroof, powered 49
Glove compartment 170 Gross vehicle weight, ap‐
proved 239
H
Halogen headlights, bulb re‐ placement 218
Handbrake, see Parking brake 71
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 164
Hazard warning flashers 226
HDC Hill Descent Con‐ trol 128
Head airbags 103
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 99
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 99
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture via remote control 39
Headlight flasher 74
Headlight flasher, bulb re‐ placement 219
Headlight glass 218
Headlights 218
Headlights, care 232
Head restraints 52
Head restraints, front 57
Head restraints, rear 58
Head-up Display 95
Head-up Display, care 234
Heavy cargo, stowing 181
High-beam Assistant 100
High beams 74
High beams/low beams, see High-beam Assistant 100
High beams, bulb replace‐ ment 219
Hill Descent Control HDC 128
Hills 178
Hill start assistant, see Drive- off assistant 132
Holder for beverages 171
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Time of arrival 93
Tire damage 201
Tire identification marks 199
Tire inflation pressure 196
Tire inflation pressure moni‐ tor, refer to FTM 110
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 106
Tires, changing 201
Tire sealant 203
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 196
Tires, run-flat tires 202
Tire tread 200
Tone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Tool 217
Top View 147
Total vehicle weight 239
Touchpad 21
Tow fitting 230
Towing 228
Tow lug, see Tow fitting 230
Tow-starting 228
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 106
Traction control 127
TRACTION, driving dynam‐ ics 127
Transmission lock, electronic unlocking 80
Transmission, Steptronic transmission 77
Transporting children safely 63
Tread, tires 200
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 74
Trip odometer 87
Trip on-board computer 93
Trip recorder, see Trip odom‐ eter 87
Turning circle lines, rearview camera 146
Turn signals, operation 73 U
Unintentional alarm 47
Units of measurement 95
Universal remote control 163
Unlock button, Steptronic transmission 78
Unlocking/locking via door lock 39
Unlocking/locking with re‐ mote control 37
Unlocking, settings 45
Unpaved roads, cross-coun‐ try trips 176
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 7
Upholstery care 233
USB interface 167
V
Vanity mirror 165
Variable sport steering 129
Vehicle battery 224
Vehicle battery, replac‐ ing 224
Vehicle, break-in 176
Vehicle care 232
Vehicle features and op‐ tions 7
Vehicle identification num‐ ber 10
Vehicle jack 224
Vehicle paint 232
Vehicle storage 234
Vehicle wash 231
Ventilation 161
Ventilation, see Parked-car ventilation 161
VIN, see vehicle identification number 10
Voice activation system 27 W
Warning and indicator lamps, see Check Control 83
Warning displays, see Check Control 83
Warning lamp in the exterior mirror, see Active Blind Spot
Detection 123
Warning messages, see Check Control 83
Warning triangle 227
Warranty 7
Washer fluid 76
Washer fluid reservoir, ca‐ pacity 239
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield 76
Washer system 74
Washing, vehicle 231
Water on roads 177
Weights 239
Welcome lamps during un‐ locking 37
Welcome lights 99
Wheel cleaner 233
Wheels, changing 201
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires 196
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 110
Wheels, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 106
Window defroster, rear 157, 160
Windows, powered 48
Windshield washer fluid 76
Windshield washer noz‐ zles 76
Windshield washer sys‐ tem 74
Windshield washer system, see washer/wiper sys‐
tem 74
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