
ContrastWith the Side View switched on:1.  Select the symbol.2.Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached, and press the controller.
Warning of crossing traffic
The concept When an object approaching from the side is
detected by the front or rear camera, this is de‐
picted by a symbol in the Side View display.
Requirements
▷Side View switched on.▷Your vehicle moves no faster than walking
speed.▷To detect approaching objects, sufficient
brightness, e.g., daylight is necessary.
Display
The yellow symbol is displayed if anapproaching vehicle is detected by the
camera.
A gray symbol is displayed if crossing
traffic cannot be detected.
System limits
In the following situations, the warning about
crossing traffic may be limited:
▷In poor lighting or visibility conditions.▷If the camera is soiled or covered.
System limits
The objects displayed on the Control Display
under certain circumstances are closer than
they appear. Therefore, do not estimate the
distance from the objects on the display.
The viewing angle is approx. 180°.
Parking assistant
The concept
This system assists the driver in parking paral‐
lel to the road.
Ultrasound sensors measure parking spaces
on both sides of the vehicle.
The parking assistant calculates the best pos‐
sible parking line and during the parking proce‐
dure takes control of steering, the acceleration
and braking and if needed changes the gears.
Hold down the parking assistant button for the
duration of the parking procedure. At the end
of the parking procedure, transmission posi‐
tion P is engaged.
When parking, also take note of the visual and
acoustic information and instructions issued
by the PDC, the parking assistant and the rear‐
view camera and react accordingly.
A component of the parking assistant is the
PDC Park Distance Control, refer to page  142.
Information WARNING
The system does not relieve from the
personal responsibility to correctly assess the
traffic situation. Based on the limits of the sys‐
tem, it cannot independently react to all traffic
situations. There is risk of an accident. Adjust
the driving style to the traffic conditions. Watch
traffic closely and actively interfere in the re‐
spective situations.◀
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Before driving into a car wash
In order to ensure that the vehicle can roll in a
car wash, take the following steps:1.Drive into the car wash.2.Engage selector lever position N.3.Deactivating Automatic Hold, refer to
page  75.4.Release the parking brake.5.Switch the engine off.
In this way, the ignition remains switched
on, and a Check-Control message is dis‐
played.
CAUTION
Selector lever position P is automati‐
cally engaged when the ignition is
switched off. There is risk of property dam‐
age. Do not switch ignition off in car
washes.◀
The vehicle cannot be locked from the outside
when in selector lever position N. A signal
sounds when an attempt is made to lock the
vehicle.
To start the engine:
1.Depress the brake pedal.2.Press the Start/Stop button.
Pressing the Start/Stop button without step‐
ping on the brake turns the ignition off.
Transmission position
Transmission position P is engaged automati‐
cally:
▷When the ignition is switched off.▷After approx. 15 minutes.
Headlights
▷Do not rub dry and do not use abrasive or
acidic cleansers.▷Soak areas that have been dirtied e. g.,
from insects, with shampoo and wash off
with water.▷Thaw ice with de-icing spray; do not use an
ice scraper.
After washing the vehicle
After washing the vehicle, apply the brakes
briefly to dry them; otherwise, braking action
can be reduced and corrosion of the brake
discs can occur.
Completely remove all residues on the win‐
dows, to minimize loss of visibility due to
smearing and to reduce wiper noises and
wiper blade wear.
Vehicle care
Car care products The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends
using car care and cleaning products from
BMW.
WARNING
Cleansers can contain substances that
are dangerous and harmful to your health.
There is risk of injuries. When cleaning the in‐
terior, open the doors or windows. Only use
products intended for cleaning vehicles. Fol‐
low the instructions on the container.◀
Vehicle paint
Regular care contributes to driving safety and
value retention. Environmental influences in
areas with elevated air pollution or natural con‐
taminants, such as tree resin or pollen can af‐
fect the vehicle's paintwork. Tailor the fre‐
quency and extent of your car care to these
influences.
Aggressive substances such as spilled fuel, oil,
grease or bird droppings, must be removed im‐
mediately to prevent the finish from being al‐
tered or discolored.
Leather care
Remove dust from the leather often, using a
cloth or vacuum cleaner.
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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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Temperature, automatic cli‐mate control  156 
Temperature display for ex‐ ternal temperature  91 
Temperature, engine oil  91 
Terminal, starting aid  230 
Text message, supplemen‐ tary  90 
Theft alarm system, see Alarm system  47 
Thermal camera, see Night Vision  122 
Thigh support  54 
Tilt alarm sensor  48 
Time of arrival  98 
Tire damage  204 
Tire identification marks  202 
Tire inflation pressure  200 
Tire inflation pressure moni‐ tor, see FTM  115 
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM  112 
Tires, changing  204 
Tire sealant  206 
Tires, everything on wheels and tires  200 
Tire tread  204 
Tone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication 
Tool  220 
Top View  148 
Total vehicle weight  241 
Touchpad  21 
Tow fitting  232 
Towing  231 
Tow lug, see Tow fitting  232 
Tow-starting  231 
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor  112  
Transmission  80 
Transmission lock, electronic unlocking  84 
Transporting children safely  64 
Tread, tires  204 Triple turn signal activa‐
tion  77 
Trip odometer  91 
Trip on-board computer  98 
Trip recorder, see Trip odom‐ eter  91 
Turning circle lines, rearview camera  146 
Turn signals, operation  76 
U Unintentional alarm  48 
Units of measurement  100 
Universal remote control  162 
Unlocking/locking via door lock  39 
Unlocking/locking with re‐ mote control  37 
Unlocking, settings  46 
Unpaved roads, cross-coun‐ try trips  186 
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline  7 
Upholstery care  235 
USB interface  167 
V V8 high-performance engine, High-performance engine
V8  182  
Vanity mirror  164 
Vehicle battery  225 
Vehicle battery, replac‐ ing  226  
Vehicle, break-in  184 
Vehicle care  234 
Vehicle features and op‐ tions  7 
Vehicle identification num‐ ber  10 
Vehicle jack  224 
Vehicle paint  234 
Vehicle storage  236 
Vehicle wash  233 Ventilation  158 
Ventilation, see Parked-car ventilation  160 
Venting, see ventilation  158 
Vent, see ventilation  158 
Vertical Dynamic Control  137 
VIN, see vehicle identification number  10 
Voice activation system  26 
W Warning and indicator lamps, see Check Control  87 
Warning displays, see Check Control  87 
Warning lamp in the exterior mirror, see Active Blind Spot
Detection  127 
Warning messages, see Check Control  87 
Warning triangle  229 
Warranty  7 
Washer fluid  80 
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield  79 
Washer system  77 
Washing, vehicle  233 
Water on roads  185 
Weights  241 
Welcome lamps during un‐ locking  37 
Welcome lights  105 
Wheel cleaner  235 
Wheels, changing  204 
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires  200 
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM  115 
Wheels, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM  112 
Window defroster, rear  158 
Windows, powered  48 
Windshield washer fluid  80 
Windshield washer noz‐ zles  79 Seite 252ReferenceEverything from A to Z252
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