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ContentsThe fastest way to find information on a partic‐
ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to
page 264.6Information
At a glance
14Cockpit18iDrive26Voice activation system29Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle
Controls
34Opening and closing52Adjusting64Transporting children safely69Driving85Displays104Lights109Safety137Driving stability control systems145Driving comfort167Climate control174Interior equipment183Storage compartments
Driving tips
192Things to remember when driving196Loading199Saving fuelMobility208Refueling210Fuel215Wheels and tires229Engine compartment232Engine oil236Coolant238Maintenance240Replacing components248Breakdown assistance254Care
Reference
260Technical data263Appendix264Everything from A to Z
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This can unnecessarily delay the establish‐
ment of a phone connection.
Instead, use the SOS button, refer to
page 248, close to the interior mirror.
Environmental conditions▷Say the commands, numbers, and letters
smoothly and with normal volume, empha‐
sis, and speed.▷Always say commands in the language of
the voice activation system.▷Keep the doors, windows, and glass sun‐
roof closed to prevent noise interference.▷Avoid making other noise in the vehicle
while speaking.Seite 28At a glanceVoice activation system28
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Biodiesel 211
Blinds, sun protection 48
BMW Advanced Diesel 211
BMW Assist, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
BMW Driver’s Guide App 6
BMW Homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 238
Bonus range, ECO PRO 201
Bottle holder, see Cu‐ pholder 186
Brake assistant 137
Brake assistant, adaptive 137
Brake discs, break-in 192
Brake force display 135
Brake lights, adaptive 135
Brake lights, brake force dis‐ play 135
Brake pads, break-in 192
Braking, hints 193
Breakdown assistance 248
Break-in 192
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 101
Bulb replacement 241
Bulb replacement, front 242
Bulb replacement, rear 244
Bulbs and lights 241
Button, RES 148
Button, Start/Stop 69
Bypassing, see Jump-start‐ ing 249
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 8
Calling up mirror adjust‐ ment 45
Calling up seat adjust‐ ment 45 Calling up steering wheel ad‐
justment 45
Camera lenses, care 257
Camera, rearview cam‐ era 157
Camera, Side View 161
Camera, Top View 160
Can holder, see Cu‐ pholder 186
Car battery 246
Car care products 255
Care, displays 257
Care, vehicle 255
Cargo 196
Cargo area 181
Cargo area, enlarging 181
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 187
Cargo cover 181
Cargo, securing 197
Cargo straps, securing cargo 197
Car key, see Remote con‐ trol 34
Carpet, care 257
Car wash 254
Catalytic converter, see Hot exhaust system 193
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 238
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
Center armrest 185
Center console 16
Central locking system 40
Central screen, see Control Display 18
Changes, technical, see Own Safety 7
Changing parts 240
Changing wheels 244
Changing wheels/tires 223
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number 10 Check Control 89
Checking the engine oil level electronically 232
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 232
Children, seating position 64
Children, transporting safely 64
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 64
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 66
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 65
Child safety locks 68
Child seat, mounting 65
Child seats 64
Chrome parts, care 256
Cigarette lighter 177
Cleaning displays 257
Climate control 167
Climate control wind‐ shield 193
Clock 94
Closing/opening via door lock 39
Closing/opening with remote control 37
Clothes hooks 187
Coasting 203
Coasting with engine decou‐ pled, coasting 203
Coasting with idling en‐ gine 203
Cockpit 14
Cold starting, refer to Starting the engine 70
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system 77
Combination switch, see Turn signals 76
Comfort Access 43
COMFORT program, Driving Dynamics Control 143
Compact wheel, see Emer‐ gency wheel 244 Seite 265Everything from A to ZReference265
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Glass sunroof, refer to Panor‐amic glass sunroof 49
Glove compartment 183
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 261
H
Handbrake, see Parking brake 73
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 175
Hazard warning flashers 248
HDC Hill Descent Con‐ trol 140
Head airbags 109
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 105
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 105
Headlight flasher 77
Headlight glass 242
Headlights 242
Headlights, care 255
Head restraints 52
Head restraints, front 58
Head restraints, rear 59
Head-up Display 101
Head-up Display, care 257
Heavy cargo, stowing 197
High-beam Assistant 106
High beams 77
High beams/low beams, see High-beam Assistant 106
Hill Descent Control HDC 140
Hills 194
Hill start assistant, see Drive- off assistant 137
Holder for beverages 186
Homepage 6
Hood 230
Horn 14
Hot exhaust system 193
HUD Head-up Display 101
Hydroplaning 193 I
Ice warning, see External temperature warning 93
Icy roads, see External tem‐ perature warning 93
Identification marks, tires 221
Identification number, see ve‐ hicle identification num‐
ber 10
iDrive 18
Ignition key, see Remote con‐ trol 34
Ignition off 69
Ignition on 69
Indication of a flat tire 113 , 117
Indicator and alarm lamps, see Check Control 89
Indicator lamp, see Check Control 89
Individual air distribution 169
Individual settings, see Per‐ sonal Profile 35
Inflation pressure, tires 215
Inflation pressure warning FTM, tires 116
Info display, refer to On- Board computer 98
Information 6
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 113
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 116
Instrument cluster 85
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 85
Instrument display, multifunc‐ tional 86
Instrument lighting 108
Integrated key 34
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle 29
Intelligent Emergency Re‐ quest 248
Intelligent Safety 118 Intensity, AUTO pro‐
gram 169
Interior equipment 174
Interior lights 108
Interior lights during unlock‐ ing 37
Interior lights with the vehicle locked 38
Interior motion sensor 46
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 63
Internet page 6
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 95
Interval mode 78
J
Jacking points for the vehicle jack 244
Joystick, Steptronic transmis‐ sion 81
Jump-starting 249
K
Key/remote control 34
Keyless Go, see Comfort Ac‐ cess 43
Key Memory, see Personal Profile 35
Kickdown, Steptronic trans‐ mission 81
Knee airbag 110
L Label on recommended tires 224
Lamp in the exterior mirror, see Active Blind Spot De‐
tection 133
Lamp replacement 241
Lamp replacement, front 242
Lamp replacement, rear 244
Lane departure warning 131 Seite 268ReferenceEverything from A to Z268
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