
are securely fastened again after they were re‐
moved, e.g. for cleaning.◀
Driving in wet conditions
When roads are wet, salted, or in heavy rain,
press brake pedal ever so gently every few
miles.
Ensure that this action does not endanger
other traffic.
The heat generated in this process helps dry
the brake discs and pads.
In this way braking efficiency will be available
when you need it.
Hills WARNING
Light but consistent brake pressure can
lead to high temperatures, brakes wearing out
and possibly even brake failure. There is risk of
an accident. Avoid placing excessive stress on
the brake system.◀
WARNING
In idle or with the engine switched off,
safety-relevant functions are restricted or not
available anymore, e.g. braking effect of the
engine or braking force and steering support.
There is risk of an accident. Do not drive in idle
or with the engine switched off.◀
Drive long or steep downhill gradients in the
gear that requires least braking efforts. Other‐
wise the brakes may overheat and reduce
brake efficiency.
You can increase the engine's braking effect
by shifting down in sequential mode, refer to
page  81.
Brake disc corrosion Corrosion on the brake discs and contamina‐
tion on the brake pads are furthered by the fol‐
lowing circumstances:▷Low mileage.▷Extended periods when the vehicle is not
used at all.▷Infrequent use of the brakes.
Corrosion will built up when the maximum
pressure applied to the brake pads during
braking is not reached - thus discs don't get
cleaned.
Corrosion buildup on the brake discs will cause
a pulsating effect on the brakes in their re‐
sponse - generally that cannot be corrected.
Condensation under the parked
vehicle
When using the automatic climate control,
condensation water develops collecting under‐
neath the vehicle.
These traces of water under the vehicle are
normal.
Ground clearance CAUTION
If ground clearance is insufficient, there
might be contact with the front or rear spoiler
e.g. when driving over curbs or entering into
underground car parking garages. There is risk
of property damage. Ensure that there is suffi‐
cient ground clearance available.◀
Driving on poor roads The vehicle combines all-wheel drive with the
advantages of a normal automobile.
CAUTION
Objects in unpaved areas, e.g. stones or
branches, can damage the vehicle. There is
risk of property damage. Do not drive on un‐
paved terrain.◀
For your own safety, for the safety of passen‐
gers and of the vehicle, heed the following
points:
▷Become familiar with the vehicle before
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CareVehicle 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.
Car washes General information
Regularly remove foreign objects such as
leaves in the area below the windshield when
the hood is raised.
Wash your vehicle frequently, particularly in
winter. Intense soiling and road salt can dam‐
age the vehicle.
Steam blaster and high-pressure
washer
Information CAUTION
When cleaning with high-pressure wash‐
ers, components can be damaged due to the
pressure or temperatures being too high.
There is risk of property damage. Maintain suf‐
ficient distance and do not spray too long con‐
tinuously. Follow the user's manual for the
high-pressure washer.◀
Distances and temperature▷Maximum temperature: 140 ℉/60 ℃.▷Minimum distance from sensors, cameras,
seals: 12 in/30 cm.▷Minimum distance from glass sunroof:
31.5 inches/80 cm.
Automatic car washes
Information Note the following:
▷Give preference to cloth car washes or
those that use soft brushes in order to
avoid paint damage.▷Make sure that the wheels and tires are not
damaged by the transport mechanisms.▷Fold in the exterior mirrors; otherwise, they
may be damaged, depending on the width
of the vehicle.▷Deactivate the rain sensor, refer to
page  78, to avoid unintentional wiper acti‐
vation.▷In some cases, an unintentional alarm can
be triggered by the interior motion sensor
of the alarm system. Follow the instruc‐
tions on avoiding an unintentional alarm,
refer to page  48.
CAUTION
Too high guide rails in car washes can
damage body parts. There is risk of property
damage. Avoid car washes with guide rails
higher than 4 in/10 cm.◀
Different types of tires CAUTION
The vehicle might be too large for the car
wash. There is risk of property damage. Before
driving into the car wash, make sure that the
vehicle is not too large.◀
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem  132 
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control  84 
Accessories and parts  7 
Activated-charcoal filter  158 
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion  127 
Active Protection  130 
Active seat ventilation, front  55 
Adaptive brake lights, see Brake force display  129 
Adaptive Light Control  106 
Additives, oil  215 
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints  53 
After washing vehicle  234 
Airbags  109 
Airbags, indicator/warning light  110 
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode  157 
Air, dehumidifying, see Cool‐ ing function  156 
Air distribution, manual  157 
Air flow, automatic climate control  157 
Air outlets, see ventila‐ tion  158 
Air pressure, tires  200 
Alarm system  47 
Alarm, unintentional  48 
All around the center con‐ sole  16 
All around the roofliner  17 
All around the steering wheel  14 All-season tires, see Winter
tires  205 
All-wheel-drive  136 
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter  163 
Alternative oil types  215 
Ambient light  108 
Animal detection, see Night Vision  122 
Antifreeze, washer fluid  80 
Antilock Brake System, ABS  132 
Anti-slip control, see DSC  134 
Approved axle load  241 
Arrival time  98 
Ashtray  164 
Ashtray, front  164 
Ashtray, rear  165 
Assistance when driving off  132  
Assist system, see Intelligent Safety  116 
Attentiveness assistant  130 
AUTO H button  74 
AUTO H button, refer to Au‐ tomatic Hold  74 
AUTO intensity  156 
Automatic car wash  233 
Automatic climate con‐ trol  155  
Automatic Curb Monitor  61 
Automatic deactivation, Front-seat passenger air‐
bags  111 
Automatic headlight con‐ trol  105  
Automatic Hold  74 
Automatic locking  46 
Automatic recirculated-air control  157 Automatic Soft Closing,
doors  40 
Automatic tailgate  40 
Automatic transmission  80 
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control  156 
AUTO program, intensity  156 
Auto Start/Stop function  71 
Average fuel consumption  97 
Average speed  98 
Axle loads, weights  241 
B Backrest curvature, see Lum‐ bar support  54 
Backrest, seats  53 
Backrest, width  55 
Bad road trips  186 
Band-aids, see First-aid kit  229  
Bar for tow-starting/ towing  231 
Battery replacement, vehicle battery  226 
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control  35 
Battery, vehicle  225 
Belts, safety belts  56 
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder  176 
Blinds, sun protection  50 
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 
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Engine start during malfunc‐tion  35 
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing  229  
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine  70 
Engine stop  70 
Engine temperature  91 
Entering a car wash  233 
Equipment, interior  162 
Error displays, see Check Control  87 
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, see DSC  134 
Exchanging wheels/tires  204 
Exhaust system  185 
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature  62 
Exterior mirrors  61 
External start  229 
External temperature dis‐ play  91 
External temperature warn‐ ing  91 
Eyes for securing cargo  189 
F
Failure message, see Check Control  87 
False alarm, see Unintentional alarm  48 
Fan, see Air flow  157 
Filler neck for engine oil  214 
Fine wood, care  235 
First-aid kit  229 
Fitting for towing, see Tow fit‐ ting  232 
Flat tire, changing wheels  223 
Flat Tire Monitor FTM  115 
Flat tire, repairing  206 
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM  112 
Flat tire, warning lamp  113, 115  Flooding  185 
Floor carpet, care  236 
Floor mats, care  236 
Folding back rear seat back‐ rests  169, 171  
Fold-out position, wiper  79 
Foot brake  185 
Front airbags  109 
Front center armrest  174 
Front cupholder  176 
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion  117 
Front fog lamps, , LED, bulb replacement  223 
Front fog lights  107 
Front lights  222 
Front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation  111 
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp  111 
Front seats  53 
FTM Flat Tire Monitor  115 
Fuel  198 
Fuel consumption, see Aver‐ age fuel consumption  97 
Fuel filler flap  196 
Fuel gauge  91 
Fuel lid  196 
Fuel quality  198 
Fuel recommendation  198 
Fuel, tank capacity  242 
Fuse  226 
G
Garage door opener, see Uni‐ versal Integrated Remote
Control  162 
Gasoline  198 
Gear change  82 
Gear shift indicator  95 
General driving notes  184 
Glare shield  164 
Glasses compartment  175 
Glass sunroof, powered  50 Glass sunroof, refer to Panor‐
amic glass sunroof  50 
Glove compartment  173 
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved  241 
Ground clearance  186 
H
Handbrake, see Parking brake  73 
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code  163 
Hazard warning flashers  228 
HDC Hill Descent Con‐ trol  136  
Head airbags  109 
Headlight control, auto‐ matic  105 
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture  105 
Headlight flasher  77 
Headlight glass  222 
Headlights  222 
Headlights, care  234 
Head restraints  53 
Head restraints, front  58 
Head restraints, rear  59 
Head-up Display  101 
Head-up Display, care  236 
Head-up display, M view  101 
Head-up display, standard view  101 
Heavy cargo, stowing  189 
High-beam Assistant  106 
High beams  77 
High beams/low beams, see High-beam Assistant  106 
Hill Descent Control HDC  136 
Hills  186 
Hill start assistant, see Drive- off assistant  132 
Holder for beverages  176 
Homepage  6 
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