Page 1 Vehicle The Ultimate Driving Machine® THE BMW 7 SERIES. OWNER'S MANUAL. I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : Online Edition for Part no. 0140 2 964 330 - VI/15...
Page 2 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 3 The more familiar you are with your vehicle, the better control you will have on the road. We therefore strongly suggest: Read this Owner's Manual before starting off in your new BMW. Also use the Integrated Owner's Manual in your vehicle. It con‐...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
At a glance Maintenance Cockpit Replacing components Idle state, operating and drive readiness Breakdown assistance iDrive Care BMW gesture control Voice activation system Reference BMW Touch Command Technical data General settings Appendix Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle Everything from A to Z...
Page 6: Information
Communication can be retrieved on the Con‐ numbered list. The steps must be carried out trol Display via the Integrated Owner's Manual in the defined order. and in the BMW Driver’s Guide app. First action step. Second action step. Additional sources of...
Page 7: Maintenance And Repairs
The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends that you entrust corresponding procedures to Status of the Owner's a BMW dealer’s service center. If you choose Manual to use another service facility, BMW recom‐ mends use of a facility that performs work, e.g.
Page 8: California Proposition 65 Warning
Service and warranty ous damage to the vehicle. Such damage is not covered by the BMW New Vehicle Limited We recommend that you read this publication Warranty. thoroughly. Your vehicle is covered by the fol‐...
Page 9: Event Data Recorder Edr
Information ▷ Operating mode of system components, fill tions, such as an air bag deployment or hitting levels for instance. a road obstacle, data that will assist in under‐ standing how a vehicle’s systems performed. ▷ Status messages for the vehicle and from The EDR is designed to record data related to its individual components, e.g., wheel rota‐...
Page 10: Vehicle Identification Number
National Highway Traffic Safety Adminis‐ tration NHTSA, in addition to notifying BMW of North America, LLC, P.O. Box 1227, West‐ wood, New Jersey 07675-1227, Telephone 1-800-831-1117.
Page 11 Information I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : Online Edition for Part no. 0140 2 964 330 - VI/15...
Page 12 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : Online Edition for Part no. 0140 2 964 330 - VI/15...
Page 13: At A Glance
At a glance These overviews of buttons, switches and displays are intended to familiarize you with your vehicle. You will also become quickly acquainted with the available control concepts and options. I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : Online Edition for Part no.
Page 14: Cockpit
At a glance Cockpit Cockpit Vehicle features and options the selected options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and This chapter describes all standard, country- systems. The respectively applicable country specific and optional features offered with the provisions must be observed when using the series.
Page 15 Cockpit At a glance Lights off Cruise control on/off 175 Automatic headlight con‐ trol 130 Active Cruise Control on/off 168 Daytime running lights 131 Parking lights 129 Resume speed 175 , 168, Automatic headlight con‐ Pause or continue cruise con‐ trol 130 trol 175 , 168 Adaptive Light Control 131 Increase distance 168...
Page 16 At a glance Cockpit Wiper 103 14 Horn Steering wheel heating 87 Rain sensor 104 Adjust steering wheel 87 Cleaning the windshield and headlights 105 17 Unlock hood 272 Start/stop engine 97 Open/close trunk lid 64 Auto Start/Stop function 98 19 Glove compartment 226 All around the center console Control Display 21 Hazard warning system 286...
Page 17 Cockpit At a glance Glove compartment 225 HDC Hill Descent Control 165 Radio Multimedia suspension 200 Automatic climate control 203 Controller with buttons 22 Driving Dynamics Control 110 Parking brake 100 Automatic Hold 101 PDC Park Distance Control 180 Without Surround View: rearview camera 184 Surround View 187 Cross traffic warning 197 DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐...
Page 18 At a glance Cockpit All around the roofliner Intelligent Emergency Re‐ Open rear sliding visor 74 quest 286 Close rear sliding visor 74 Glass sunroof 73 Interior lights 133 Indicator lamp, front-seat pas‐ senger airbag 138 Reading lights 133 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : Online Edition for Part no.
Page 19: Idle State, Operating And Drive Readiness
Idle state, operating and drive readiness At a glance Idle state, operating and drive readiness Vehicle features and options ▷ Set the parking brake. ▷ On uphill grades or on a slope, turn the This chapter describes all standard, country- front wheels in the direction of the curb.
Page 20 At a glance Idle state, operating and drive readiness Idle state manual Information Establish idle state in the vehicle after trip end: Some functions, such as DSC, can only be used in drive readiness state. Observe further hints regarding drive readiness, refer to page 97.
Page 21: Idrive
iDrive At a glance iDrive Vehicle features and options Control elements This chapter describes all standard, country- Overview 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.
Page 22: General Information
At a glance iDrive "Turn off control display" Buttons on controller Controller Press button Function General information Press once: call up main menu. The buttons can be used to open the menus directly. The controller can be used to select Press twice: open recently menu items and enter the settings.
Page 23 iDrive At a glance ▷ Move the controller to the right. New display is opened. The main menu is displayed. All iDrive functions can be called up via the main menu. White arrows pointing to the left or right indi‐ cate that additional panels can be opened.
Page 24 At a glance iDrive Switching between cases, letters and Turn the controller until the desired setting numbers is displayed. Depending on the menu, you can switch be‐ tween entering upper and lower case, letters and numbers. Symbol Function Enter the letters. Enter the numbers.
Page 25 iDrive At a glance Operating via touchscreen General information The Control Display is equipped with a touch‐ screen. Touch touchscreen with your fingers. Do not use any objects. Opening the main menu The white arrow indicates that additional pan‐ Tap symbol. els can be called up.
Page 26 At a glance iDrive Entering letters and numbers Selecting functions "My Vehicle" General information "System settings" Letters and numbers can be entered using the "Touchpad" controller or the touchscreen. Select desired setting. The keyboard's display changes automatically. ▷ "Speller": enter letters and numbers. Symbol Function ▷...
Page 27 iDrive At a glance ▷ To enter an underscore, swipe to the right Press the controller. in the lower area of the touchpad. Using interactive map and Internet Via touch-pad move the interactive map in the navigation system and Internet sites. Function Controls Move interactive map or...
Page 28 At a glance iDrive Telephone symbols Additional symbols Symbol Meaning Symbol Meaning Incoming or outgoing call. Check Control message. Missed call. Spoken instructions are turned off. Wireless network reception Request of the current vehicle posi‐ strength. tion. Symbol flashes: network search. Wireless network is not available.
Page 29 iDrive At a glance Deleting the button assignments Press buttons 1 and 7 simultaneously for approx. five seconds. "OK" I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : Online Edition for Part no.
Page 30: Bmw Gesture Control
At a glance BMW gesture control BMW gesture control Vehicle features and options The gestures are captured by a camera in the roofliner. This chapter describes all standard, country- Perform gestures underneath the interior mir‐ specific and optional features offered with the ror.
Page 31 BMW gesture control At a glance Possible gestures Gesture Controls Function Move index finger forward and backward in the direction Accept call. of the screen. Confirm Check Con‐ trol message. Swipe with the hand across the width of the Control Dis‐...
Page 32 At a glance BMW gesture control System limits Gesture recognition by the camera can be dis‐ turbed by the following circumstances: ▷ The camera objective is covered. ▷ The camera objective is contaminated. Clean the camera lenses, refer to page 294.
Page 33: Voice Activation System
Voice activation system At a glance Voice activation system Vehicle features and options Using voice activation This chapter describes all standard, country- Activating the voice activation system specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not Press button on the steering necessarily available in your car, e.
Page 34: Adjusting The Volume
At a glance Voice activation system Selecting the input language ▷ Status of the voice recognition. ▷ Status of the encrypted connection. For some languages, the input language can be selected. Help on the voice activation system About iDrive: ▷ To have the available spoken instructions "My Vehicle"...
Page 35 Voice activation system At a glance 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.
Page 36: Bmw Touch Command
▷ Sun protection. ▷ Recharge the battery. ▷ Ambient light. Insert BMW Touch Command into the tray ▷ Ambient light accent. with the screen facing upward to ensure ▷ Bowers & Wilkins loudspeaker lighting. proper locking. To charge the battery, insert BMW Touch Command with the multifunction ▷...
Page 37: Language Setting
The menu language depends on the iDrive set‐ tings. Setting back to factory settings BMW Touch Command can be set back to fac‐ tory settings. All data and personal settings in the device memory is deleted and the connection to the vehicle is interrupted.
Page 38: General Settings
At a glance General settings General settings Vehicle features and options The setting is stored for the drive profile cur‐ rently used. This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with the Setting the time series. It also describes features that are not About iDrive: necessarily available in your car, e.
Page 39: Control Display
General settings At a glance Setting the date format "Displays" "Instrument panel" About iDrive: "Time" "My Vehicle" Select desired setting. "System settings" The setting is stored for the drive profile cur‐ "Date and time" rently used. "Date format:" Select desired setting. Automatic time setting The setting is stored for the drive profile cur‐...
Page 40: The Concept
At a glance General settings Deleting messages The setting is stored for the drive profile cur‐ rently used. All messages, except Check Control mes‐ Depending on the light conditions, the bright‐ sages, can be deleted from the list. Check ness settings may not be clearly visible. Control messages are displayed as long as they are relevant.
Page 41 General settings At a glance Connections General information Depending on the equipment package, the fol‐ The concept lowing data can be deleted: Devices, such as mobile phones or laptops, ▷ Profile settings. can be connected to the vehicle in different ▷...
Page 42: Compatible Devices
At a glance General settings Information Displaying the vehicle identification number and software part number WARNING The vehicle identification number and software Operating the integrated information part number are needed to determine which system and communication devices while driv‐ devices are supported. The software version of ing can distract from traffic.
Page 43 General settings At a glance Activating/deactivating telephone Search for Bluetooth devices in the sur‐ functions roundings of the device. To use all supported functions of the mobile The Bluetooth name of the vehicle appears phone, the following functions must be acti‐ on the device display.
Page 44 At a glance General settings Pairing is also possible while driving. Enter the Bluetooth passkey for the snap- in adapter at the Control Display. Activate the NFC function on the device, "Telephone" see the owner's manual of the device The device is connected and displayed in Hold the device close to the NFC antenna.
Page 45: Wifi Connection
General settings At a glance The device connects to the hotspot via running or the operating readiness is WLAN. switched on. With the first Internet usage via the WLAN hot‐ ▷ The data stored on the SIM card or in the spot, data volume must be purchased from a mobile phone are transferred to the vehicle service provider.
Page 46: Software Update
Software Update Updating software via BMW Teleservices General information Software update via BMW Teleservices is The vehicle supports various external devices country-specific and may not be available. depending on the current software version. With a software update, compatibility with the...
Page 47 General settings At a glance The software can be transferred while driving, "Software update" and if the journey is interrupted it will resume "Restore software" automatically the next time the vehicle is 5. ▷ "Previous version" driven. All other functions remain available dur‐ The previous software version is re‐...
Page 48 At a glance General settings ▷ Is Bluetooth audio activated? Deactivate connect it with the telephone or auxiliary Bluetooth audio. phone function. ▷ Delete all known Bluetooth connections The phone connection quality is poor. from the device list on the mobile phone ▷...
Page 49: Integrated Owner's Manual In The Vehicle
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle At a glance Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle Vehicle features and options Keyword search Search for information and descriptions by en‐ This chapter describes all standard, country- tering terms selected from the index. specific and optional features offered with the series.
Page 50 At a glance Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle Changing between a function and the Owner's Manual To switch from a function, e. g., radio, to the Owner's Manual on the Control Display and to alternate between the two displays: Press button.
Page 51 Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle At a glance I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : Online Edition for Part no. 0140 2 964 330 - VI/15...
Page 52 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : Online Edition for Part no. 0140 2 964 330 - VI/15...
Page 53: Controls
Controls This chapter is intended to provide you with information that will give you complete control of your vehicle. All features and accessories that are useful for driving and your safety, comfort and convenience are described here. I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : Online Edition for Part no.
Page 54: Opening And Closing
Controls Opening and closing Opening and closing Vehicle features and options Overview This 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.
Page 55 Engine readiness can also be activated in the Instead of a standard remote control, the vehi‐ following situations: cle is equipped with the BMW display key with ▷ Interference of radio transmission to re‐ an additional mechanical key. If the BMW dis‐...
Page 56: Display Key Overview
Controls Opening and closing Reception area The BMW display key supports all functions of the standard remote control. Beyond that, the The number of available remote control func‐ following functions are available. tions depends on the distance from the vehi‐...
Page 57 Opening and closing Controls last data transfer from the vehicle took The following overview shows, using which place. main menus the information and functions can be accessed. Controls Menu Information/Function If the information area contains more than one "Security page, then page indicators are shown beneath information"...
Page 58 Software information Active profile To display information stored in the BMW dis‐ play key about the OpenSource software used, After switching on the Control Display, the proceed as follows: name of the active profile is displayed.
Page 59: Profile Management
Opening and closing Controls Guest profile ▷ Instrument cluster. ▷ Programmable memory buttons. The guest profile is for individual settings that are stored in none of the three personal pro‐ ▷ Volumes, tone. files. ▷ Control Display. This can be useful for drivers who are using ▷...
Page 60 Controls Opening and closing Using the remote control Exporting profiles Most settings of the active profile can be ex‐ Information ported. This can be helpful for securing and retrieving WARNING personal settings, before delivering the vehicle People or animals in the vehicle can lock to a workshop, e.g.
Page 61: Panic Mode
Opening and closing Controls Convenient opening If the button is pressed again within 10 sec‐ onds after vehicle was locked, the interior mo‐ Press and hold this button on the re‐ tion sensor and tilt alarm sensor of the anti- mote control after unlocking.
Page 62 Controls Opening and closing Malfunction Any unauthorized modifications or changes to these devices could void the user's authority to Remote control detection by the vehicle can operate this equipment. among others be malfunctioning under the fol‐ lowing circumstances: ▷ The battery of the remote control is dis‐ Without remote control charged.
Page 63: From The Inside
Opening and closing Controls From the inside Guide one finger of the other hand from the back under the lid, push the palpable re‐ Unlocking and locking lease outward and remove the lid. Unlock or lock the door lock using the Via the buttons for the central locking system.
Page 64: Trunk Lid
Controls Opening and closing Trunk lid Information To avoid locking it into the vehicle, do not place the remote control in the cargo area. Opening During opening, the trunk lid pivots back and up. Ensure that adequate clearance is available ▷...
Page 65 Opening and closing Controls Comfort Access Manual operation In the event of an electrical malfunction, man‐ Information ually operate the unlocked trunk lid slowly and smoothly. To avoid locking it into the vehicle, do not place the remote control in the cargo area. WARNING Body parts can be jammed when operat‐...
Page 66 Controls Opening and closing Unlocking Touch the grooved surface on the handle of a closed vehicle door, arrow, with your finger and Grasp the handle of a vehicle door completely, hold it there without grasping the door handle. arrow. This corresponds to pressing and holding This corresponds to pressing the remote the remote control button.
Page 67 Opening and closing Controls If the remote control is in the sensor area, the The closing of the trunk lid has no effect on the tailgate can be closed or opened inadvertently locking of the vehicle. To avoid locking it into by an unconscious or alleged recognized foot the vehicle, do not place the remote control in movement.
Page 68: Automatic Locking
Controls Opening and closing "Doors/Key" ▷ "Acoustic signal for lock/unlock" "Driver's door" Automatic locking About iDrive: "All doors" "My Vehicle" Select desired setting: "Vehicle settings" ▷ "Driver's door" "Doors/Key" Only the driver's door and the fuel filler flap are unlocked. Pressing again un‐ Select desired setting: locks the entire vehicle.
Page 69 Opening and closing Controls Trunk lid and armed alarm system About iDrive: The trunk lid can be opened even when the "My Vehicle" alarm system is armed. "Driver profiles" After the trunk lid is closed, it is locked and Select profile. monitored again when the doors are locked.
Page 70: Power Windows
Controls Opening and closing ▷ The indicator lamp flashes after unlocking ▷ With Comfort Access: if you are carrying until drive readiness is switched on, but no the remote control on your person, grasp longer than approx. 5 minutes: the driver side or front passenger side door handle completely.
Page 71: System Information
Opening and closing Controls Closing that the area of movement of the windows is clear during opening and closing.◀ WARNING In case of danger from the outside or if ice When operating the windows, body parts might prevent normal closing, proceed as fol‐ and objects can be jammed.
Page 72: Roller Sunblinds
BMW Touch Command The roller sunblinds can also be operated us‐ ing BMW Touch Command. Information If you are no longer able to move the roller sun‐ blinds after having activated them consecu‐...
Page 73 Opening and closing Controls Roller sunblinds in the side windows WARNING Unattended children or animals can Overview move the vehicle and endanger themselves and traffic, e.g. with the following actions: ▷ Pressing the Start/Stop button. ▷ Releasing the parking brake. ▷...
Page 74 BMW Touch Command front sliding visor together The rear sliding visor can also be operated us‐ Briefly press the switch twice in ing BMW Touch Command. succession in the desired direc‐ tion past the resistance point. Actions during unlocking/locking The glass sunroof and sliding vi‐...
Page 75 Opening and closing Controls Pinch protection system Initializing the system If the closing force when closing the glass sun‐ The system can be initialized when the vehicle roof exceeds a certain value, the closing move‐ is stationary and the engine is running. ment is stopped, beginning at approximately During the initialization, the glass sunroof the middle of the opening in the roof, or from...
Page 76: Adjusting
Controls Adjusting Adjusting Vehicle features and options backrest in an as upright position as possible and do not adjust again while driving.◀ This chapter describes all standard, country- WARNING specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not There is risk of jamming when moving necessarily available in your car, e.
Page 77: Lumbar Support
Adjusting Controls ▷ Height. Lumbar support The curvature of the seat backrest can be ad‐ justed in a way that it supports the lumbar re‐ gion of the spine. The lower back and the spine are supported for upright posture. ▷...
Page 78: Rear Seats
The seats in the rear can be used using the The concept seat adjustment switch in the center armrest or via BMW Touch Command. The front passenger seat can be adjusted with the switches of the driver's seat, e.g. to in‐...
Page 79 Adjusting Controls Shoulder support ▷ Seat tilt. Also supports the back in the shoulder area: ▷ Results in a relaxed seating position. ▷ Reduces strain on the shoulder muscles. Folding the footrest out/in Press the upper/lower section of the switch: The footrest on the backrest of ▷...
Page 80: Safety Belts
Controls Adjusting Adjusting General information Always make sure that safety belts are being worn by all occupants before driving off. For the occupants' safety the belt locking mechanism triggers early. Slowly guide the belt out of the holder when applying it. Although airbags enhance safety by providing added protection, they are not a substitute for safety belts.
Page 81: Safety Mode
Adjusting Controls Correct use of safety belts Safety belt reminder for driver's seat and front passenger seat ▷ Wear the belt twist-free and as tight to your body as possible over your lap and The indicator lamp lights up and a sig‐ shoulders.
Page 82: Front Head Restraints
Controls Adjusting Front head restraints Active head restraint In the event of a rear-end collision with a cer‐ Information tain severity, the active head restraint automat‐ ically reduces the distance from the head. WARNING Wear and tear after accidents or when dam‐ A missing protective effect due to re‐...
Page 83: Rear Head Restraints
Adjusting Controls Adjusting the side extensions Correctly adjusted head restraint General information A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the risk of injury to cervical vertebrae in the event of an accident. Height Adjust the head restraint so that its center is approximately at ear level.
Page 84 Controls Adjusting Adjusting the height Adjusting the side extensions Manual head restraints Fold the side extensions on the head restraint forward for increased lateral support in the The height of the outer head restraints can be resting position. adjusted. ▷ To raise: push.
Page 85: Exterior Mirrors
Adjusting Controls Overview lower tab and the pushbutton on the bot‐ tom of the head restraint. Adjusting 85 Left/right, Automatic Curb Monitor Removing Fold in and out 86 The head restraints cannot be removed. Selecting a mirror Mirrors To change over to the other mirror: Slide the switch.
Page 86: Rear Vanity Mirror
Controls Adjusting Interior rearview mirror, automatic Activating dimming feature Slide the switch to the driver's side Overview mirror position. Engage selector lever position R. Deactivating Slide the switch to the passenger side mirror position. Fold in and out CAUTION Depending on the vehicle width, the ve‐ Photocells are used for control: hicle can be damaged in car washes.
Page 87: Steering Wheel
Adjusting Controls Steering wheel Switching on/off Press button. Information ▷ On: the LED lights up. WARNING ▷ Off: the LED goes out. Steering wheel adjustments while driving If the trip is resumed within approx. 15 min, can lead to unexpected steering wheel move‐ steering wheel heating is automatically acti‐...
Page 88: Massage Function
While driving, a profile can be called up on the driver's seat: Press and hold the desired button 1 or 2 until the adjustment procedure is completed. BMW Touch Command The memory function can also be operated on Rear the front passenger seat and in the rear via BMW Touch Command.
Page 89 Select desired setting. Via the iDrive "My Vehicle" BMW Touch Command "Vehicle settings" Operation of the massage function is also pos‐ "Seat comfort" sible via BMW Touch Command. Select desired seat. "Seat massage" Captain’s chair "Level" Select intensity 1–3. The concept The Captain’s chair offers maximum legroom...
Page 90 Controls Adjusting General information Resetting to standard position The following settings are applied to the seat automatically on system activation: ▷ The front passenger's seat moves forward and adjusts the height if necessary. ▷ Backrest and head restraint of the front passenger seat are inclined forward.
Page 91 BMW Touch Command Press button once for each tempera‐ The vitality program can also be operated us‐ ture level. ing BMW Touch Command. Highest level if three bars are shown on the cli‐ mate control display. Seat and armrest heating If the trip is continued within approx.
Page 92: Active Seat Ventilation
Controls Adjusting Rear Select desired seat. Pres the controller and turn to set the tem‐ perature distribution. Switching armrest heating on/off About iDrive: "My Vehicle" "Vehicle settings" "Climate functions" "Seat and armrest heating" Active seat ventilation Select desired seat. "Heat up armrest together with seat" Switching on Press button once for each ventilation Active seat ventilation...
Page 93: Transporting Children Safely
Transporting children safely Controls Transporting children safely Vehicle features and options the selected options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and This chapter describes all standard, country- systems. The respectively applicable country specific and optional features offered with the provisions must be observed when using the series.
Page 94: Child Seat Security
Controls Transporting children safely Installing child restraint offer optimal protection in the event of an acci‐ dent. systems If the upper anchorage of the safety belt is lo‐ cated in front of the belt guide of the child seat, Information move the passenger seat carefully forward un‐...
Page 95: Restraint Systems
Transporting children safely Controls LATCH child restraint system Before installing LATCH child LATCH: Lower Anchors and Tether for Chil‐ restraint systems dren. Pull the belt away from the area of the child re‐ Information straint system. Pay attention to the operating and safety infor‐ Without comfort seats in the rear: mation of the child restraint system manufac‐...
Page 96 Controls Transporting children safely Information Guide it over the head restraint of the mid‐ dle seat. CAUTION Attach the hook of the retaining strap to The mounting points for the upper re‐ the anchor. taining straps of child restraint systems are Tighten the retaining strap by pulling it only provided for these retaining straps.
Page 97: Driving
Driving Controls Driving Vehicle features and options WARNING An unsecured vehicle can put itself into This chapter describes all standard, country- motion and roll away. There is risk of an acci‐ specific and optional features offered with the dent. Before exiting, secure the vehicle against series.
Page 98: Functional Limitations
Controls Driving Displays in the instrument cluster Set the parking brake. The display in the tachometer Before driving into a car wash indicates that the Auto Start/ So that the vehicle can roll into a car wash ob‐ Stop function is ready for an Au‐ serve instructions for going into an automatic tomatic engine start.
Page 99 Driving Controls Activating/deactivating the system ▷ By releasing the brake pedal. manually ▷ When Automatic Hold is activated: press the accelerator pedal. Using the button After the engine starts, accelerate as usual. Safety mode After the engine switches off automatically, it will not start again automatically if any one of the following conditions are met: ▷...
Page 100: Automatic Deactivation
Controls Driving Automatic deactivation There is risk of accidents or injuries. Do not leave children or animals unattended in the ve‐ In certain situations, Auto Start/Stop function hicle. Carry remote control along when exiting is deactivated automatically for safety reasons and lock the vehicle.◀...
Page 101 Driving Controls Information Press the switch while stepping on the brake pedal or selector lever position P is WARNING set. An unsecured vehicle can put itself into The LED and indicator lamp go out. motion and roll away. There is risk of an acci‐ dent.
Page 102 Controls Driving Overview The indicator lamp changes from green to red. The parking brake is not set if the drive-ready state is deactivated while the vehicle is coast‐ ing to a halt. Automatic Hold is deactivated. Automatic Hold remains active during the en‐ gine stop brought about by the Auto Start/ Stop function.
Page 103: Headlight Flasher
Driving Controls Turn signal, high beams, Signaling briefly headlight flasher Press the lever to the resistance point and hold it there for as long as you want the turn signal to flash. Turn signal High beams, headlight flasher Turn signal in exterior mirror When driving and during operation of the turn signals or hazard warning system, do not fold in the exterior mirrors, so that the signal lights...
Page 104 Controls Driving Switching on The rain sensor automatically controls the time between wipes depending on the intensity of the rainfall. The sensor is located on the wind‐ shield, directly behind the interior rearview mir‐ ror. Activating/deactivating The lever automatically returns to its initial po‐ sition when released.
Page 105: Windshield Washer Nozzles
Driving Controls Setting the interval time or sensitivity CAUTION of the rain sensor When the wiper water container is empty, the wash pump cannot work as in‐ tended. There is risk of property damage. Do not use the washer system when the wash wa‐ ter container is empty.◀...
Page 106: Washer Fluid Reservoir
Follow the the windshield washer nozzles. usage instructions on the washer fluid con‐ tainer. Recommended minimum fill quantity: Use of BMW’s Windshield Washer Concen‐ 0.2 US gal/1 liter. trate or the equivalent is recommended.◀ WARNING Steptronic transmission...
Page 107: Selector Lever Positions
Driving Controls Kickdown ▷ On uphill grades or on a slope, also secure the vehicle, e.g. with a wheel chock.◀ Kickdown is used to achieve maximum driving performance. Step on the accelerator pedal Selector lever positions beyond the resistance point at the full throttle position.
Page 108 Controls Driving Canceling the lock Activating the M/S manual mode Press the selector lever to the left out of selector lever position D. Push the selector lever forward or pull it backward. Manual mode becomes active and the gear is changed.
Page 109: Launch Control
Driving Controls Ending the sport program/manual been no acceleration or shifting of the shift mode paddles within a certain amount of time, the transmission switches back to automatic Push the selector lever to the right. mode. D is displayed in the instrument cluster. Displays in the instrument cluster Shift paddles The selector lever position is...
Page 110: Drive Modes
Controls Driving Driving Dynamics Control General information The use of Launch Control causes premature The concept component wear since this function represents a very heavy load for the vehicle. The Driving Dynamics Control influences the driving dynamics properties of the vehicle. The Do not use Launch Control during the break-in, vehicle can be adjusted depending on the sit‐...
Page 111 Driving Controls Selecting a driving mode Driving modes in detail Press button for the desired driving mode COMFORT once. The concept Activating configuration of the driving mode Balanced tuning between dynamic and con‐ sumption-optimized driving. Press button for the desired driving mode sev‐ eral times.
Page 112 Controls Driving Configuration "Reset to ECO PRO STANDARD". About iDrive: ADAPTIVE "My Vehicle" The concept "Vehicle settings" Comfort-oriented drive mode, whose tuning is "Driving Experience Control" automatically adjusted to the driving situation "Configure SPORT INDIVIDUAL" and driving style. Select desired setting. If the navigation system is active, upcoming The setting is stored for the drive profile cur‐...
Page 113: Displays
Displays Controls Displays Vehicle features and options the selected options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and This chapter describes all standard, country- systems. The respectively applicable country specific and optional features offered with the provisions must be observed when using the series.
Page 114 Controls Displays Selection lists 121 On-board computer 122 ECO PRO displays 241 Driver assistance system displays Navigation display Speed limit detection 120 Messages, e.g., Check Control Reset miles 123 Engine temperature 118 Transmission display 106 Status, Driving Dynamics Control 110 Adjusting the view ▷ "Speed limit exceeded": if the speed rec‐ ognized by speed limit detection is ex‐...
Page 115 Displays Controls Red lights DSC Dynamic Stability Control Flashing: DSC controls the drive and Safety belt reminder braking forces. The vehicle is stabi‐ Flashing or illuminated: safety belt on lized. Reduce speed and adapt driving the driver or passenger side is not style to the driving circumstances.
Page 116 Controls Displays ▷ Interference through systems or devices Parking lights, headlight control with the same radio frequency: After leav‐ Parking lights or headlights are acti‐ ing the area of the interference, the system vated. automatically becomes active again. For additional information, refer to ▷...
Page 117: Text Messages
Select the text message. other qualified service center or repair shop. Messages after trip completion ▷ "BMW Roadside Assistance" Special messages displayed while driving are displayed again after the drive readiness is Contact Roadside Assistance. switched off. I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 118: Instrument Cluster
Controls Displays Fuel gauge Further information, see Idle state, operating and drive readiness, refer to page 19. Instrument cluster Vehicle tilt position may cause Engine temperature the display to vary. ▷ Cold engine: the pointer is at An arrow beside the fuel pump the low temperature end.
Page 119: Service Requirements
Displays Controls Service requirements Symbols Sym‐ Description The concept bols After switching on the drive-ready state, the in‐ strument cluster briefly displays available driv‐ No service is currently required. ing distance or time to the next scheduled maintenance. The deadline for scheduled mainte‐ A service advisor can read out the current nance or a legally mandated inspec‐...
Page 120 Controls Displays Gear shift indicator the navigation system and also displays speed limits present on routes without signs. The concept Information The system recommends the most fuel effi‐ WARNING cient gear for the current driving situation. The system does not relieve from the General information personal responsibility to correctly assess visi‐...
Page 121 Displays Controls Display ▷ During calibration of the camera immedi‐ ately after vehicle delivery. The following is displayed in the instrument cluster: Selection lists in the Speed limit detection instrument cluster Current speed limit. The concept Depending on your vehicle's equipment, the following can be displayed or operated using the buttons and the thumbwheel on the steer‐...
Page 122 Controls Displays Activating a list and adjusting the Information at a glance setting Repeatedly pressing the button on the turn signal lever calls up the following information in the instrument cluster: ▷ Miles and trip miles. ▷ Bar display for energy recovery and current fuel consumption.
Page 123 Displays Controls Information in detail Display Odometer and trip odometer Display ▷ Energy recovery, arrow 1. ▷ Current fuel consumption, arrow 2. ▷ Average consumption, arrow 3. ▷ Odometer, arrow 1. Energy recovery ▷ Trip odometer, arrow 2. The kinetic energy of the vehicle is converted into electric energy during coasting (overrun) Display/reset miles mode.
Page 124 Controls Displays ▷ Total range, arrow 2. Resetting average values With a low remaining range, a Check Control message is briefly displayed. With a dynamic driving style, e.g. taking curves aggressively, the engine function is not always ensured. The Check Control message appears continu‐ ously below a range of approx.
Page 125 Displays Controls Onboard computer on the Sport displays Control Display The concept General information On the Control Display, the current values for performance and torque can be displayed if Two types of onboard computers are available the vehicle is appropriately equipped. on the Control Display: ▷...
Page 126 Controls Displays Activating/deactivating the speed ▷ "Engine oil level"Electronic engine warning oil level check, refer to page 273. About iDrive: ▷ "Check Control": Display of stored Check Control messages, refer to "My Vehicle" page 117. "Vehicle settings" ▷ "Service required"Display of service "Speed warning"...
Page 127 Displays Controls If the image is distorted, have the basic set‐ About iDrive: tings checked by a dealer’s service center or "My Vehicle" another qualified service center or repair shop. "System settings" Switching on/off "Displays" About iDrive: "Head-Up Display" Select desired setting. "My Vehicle"...
Page 128 Controls Displays Adjusting the height About iDrive: "My Vehicle" "System settings" "Displays" "Head-Up Display" "Height" Turn the controller until the desired height is reached. Press the controller. The setting is stored for the drive profile cur‐ rently used. Setting the rotation The screen of the Head-up Display can be ro‐...
Page 129: Lights
Lights Controls Lights Vehicle features and options Symbol Function This chapter describes all standard, country- Automatic headlight control specific and optional features offered with the Adaptive Light Control series. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to Low beams the selected options or country versions.
Page 130 Controls Lights Headlight courtesy delay feature The low beams light up when the drive-ready state is switched on. General information Roadside parking lights The low beams stay lit for a particular time if When the vehicle is parked, a one-sided road‐ the high beams are switched on after opera‐...
Page 131: Daytime Running Lights
Lights Controls E. g. the sensors are unable to detect fog or To avoid blinding oncoming traffic, the Adap‐ hazy weather. To avoid safety risks under tive Light Control does not swivel to the driv‐ these conditions, you should always switch on er's side when the vehicle is at a standstill.
Page 132: Front Fog Lights
Controls Lights High-beam Assistant The blue indicator lamp in the instru‐ ment cluster lights up when the system switches on the high beams. The concept The high-beam Assistant detects other traffic Deactivating participants early on and automatically switches the high beams on or off depending The High-beam Assistant can be switched off on the traffic situation.
Page 133: Ambient Light
Lights Controls Switching on/off Reading lights Press button. The green indicator lamp lights up. Switching the interior lights on and off If the automatic headlight control, refer to Press button. page 130, is activated, the low beams will come on automatically when you switch on the To switch off permanently: press the button front fog lights.
Page 134 BMW Touch Command "Vehicle settings" The operation of the Bowers & Wilkins high- end surround sound system is also possible "Lighting" with BMW Touch Command. "Interior lighting" "Dimmed while driving" Ambient light accent The interior lighting is dimmed for some lights while driving.
Page 135 BMW Touch Command The ambient highlight can also be operated using BMW Touch Command. I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : Online Edition for Part no. 0140 2 964 330 - VI/15...
Page 136: Safety
Controls Safety Safety Vehicle features and options the selected options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and This chapter describes all standard, country- systems. The respectively applicable country specific and optional features offered with the provisions must be observed when using the series.
Page 137: Knee Airbag
Safety Controls Ejection Mitigation ▷ Dashboard and windshield on the front passenger side must stay clear - do not at‐ The head airbag system is designed as an tach adhesive labels or coverings and do ejection mitigation countermeasure to reduce not attach brackets or cables, e.
Page 138: Deactivation System
Controls Safety Malfunction of the automatic spective accident severity. There is risk of deactivation system injuries or danger to life. Have the airbag sys‐ tem checked, repaired, dismantled and scrap‐ When transporting older children and adults, ped by a dealer’s service center or another the front-seat passenger airbags may be deac‐...
Page 139 Safety Controls ▷ The indicator lamp does not light up when, The calibration procedure is completed when e.g., a correctly seated person of sufficient the message on the Control Display disap‐ size is detected on the seat. The airbags pears. on the front passenger side are activated.
Page 140 Controls Safety WARNING Press button: Due to system limits, individual functions The menu for the intelligent safety can malfunction during tow-starting/towing system is displayed. with the Intelligent Safety systems activated, If all Intelligent Safety systems were switched e.g. approach control warning with light brak‐ off, all systems are now switched on.
Page 141 Safety Controls front-end collision warning is additionally con‐ WARNING trolled via the cruise control radar sensor. Due to system limits, individual functions Active Protection: if a collision seems to be un‐ can malfunction during tow-starting/towing avoidable, PreCrash functions are triggered. with the Intelligent Safety systems activated, e.g.
Page 142 Controls Safety With Active Cruise Control: radar "INDIVIDUAL": the Intelligent Safety systems sensor are switched on according to the individual settings. Some Intelligent Safety systems cannot be in‐ dividually switched off. Press and hold this button: All Intelligent Safety systems are turned off.
Page 143 Safety Controls The braking intervention takes place up to ap‐ Symbol Measure prox. 50 mph/80 km/h. Symbol lights up red: prewarning. The braking intervention is executed only if Brake and increase distance. DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on. The braking intervention can be interrupted by Symbol flashes red and an acoustic stepping on the accelerator pedal or by ac‐...
Page 144 Controls Safety ▷ Slow moving vehicles when you approach lision with pedestrians and includes a braking them at high speed. function. ▷ Vehicles that suddenly swerve in front of The camera in the area of the rearview mirror you, or sharply decelerating vehicles. controls the system.
Page 145 Safety Controls Information Camera WARNING Indicators and warnings do not relieve from the personal responsibility. Due to sys‐ tem limits, warnings or reactions of the system may not be output or they may be output too late or incorrectly. There is risk of an accident. Adjust the driving style to the traffic condi‐...
Page 146 Controls Safety Some Intelligent Safety systems cannot be in‐ The braking intervention is executed only if dividually switched off. DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on. The braking intervention can be interrupted by Press and hold this button: stepping on the accelerator pedal or by ac‐ All Intelligent Safety systems are tively moving the steering wheel.
Page 147 Safety Controls ▷ If there are constant blinding effects be‐ ent light, the image is only displayed when the cause of oncoming light, e. g., from the sun low beams are activated. low in the sky. A still image is displayed at regular intervals for ▷...
Page 148 Controls Safety Information Camera WARNING The system does not relieve from the personal responsibility to correctly assess visi‐ bility and traffic situation. There is risk of an ac‐ cident. Adjust the driving style to the traffic conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively interfere in the respective situations.◀...
Page 149 Safety Controls Display Symbols Warning of people or animals in Symbol Meaning danger Pedestrian warning If a collision with a person or an animal de‐ tected in this way is imminent, a warning sym‐ bol appears on the instrument cluster and in Animal warning the Head-up Display.
Page 150: Lane Departure Warning
Controls Safety Lane departure warning Display in the Head-up Display The warning is displayed simultaneously in the The concept Head-up Display and on the instrument clus‐ ter. This system alerts at speeds be‐ tween 45 mph/70 km/h and 130 mph/210 km/h System limits when the vehicle on roads with lane markings is about to leave the lane.
Page 151 Safety Controls Intelligent Safety "ALL ON" All Intelligent Safety systems are switched on. Basic settings are activated for the subfunctions. Camera "INDIVIDUAL": the Intelligent Safety systems are switched on according to the individual settings. Some Intelligent Safety systems cannot be in‐ dividually switched off.
Page 152 Controls Safety The selected setting is stored for the drive pro‐ brief active steering intervention and helps to file currently used. maintain the vehicle in the lane. The steering intervention can be noticed on the steering Set force of the steering wheel wheel and can be manually overridden at any vibration time.
Page 153: Radar Sensors
Safety Controls Warning sensitivity Information The more sensitive the warning settings are, WARNING the more warnings are displayed. However, The system does not relieve from the there may also be an excess of undesired personal responsibility to correctly assess visi‐ warnings.
Page 154 Controls Safety Switching on/off Press Status button Switching on automatically Button lights up green: all Intelli‐ The Active Blind Spot Detection is automati‐ gent Safety systems are cally activated after departure, if the function switched on. was switched on the last time the engine was stopped.
Page 155 Safety Controls Vehicles with side collision warning: noticed on the steering wheel and can be man‐ switching steering intervention on/off ually overridden at any time. The steering intervention can be switched on The warning stops when the turn signal is and off separately for Active Blind Spot Detec‐...
Page 156 Controls Safety Side collision warning A Check Control message is displayed when the system is not fully functional. The concept Displaying warnings Depending on the selected warning settings, e.g. warning time, more warnings can be dis‐ played. However, there may also be an excess of premature warnings of critical vehicles.
Page 157 Safety Controls Overview Camera Button in the vehicle The camera is installed near the interior rear‐ view mirror. Intelligent Safety Keep the windshield in the area behind the in‐ terior rearview mirror clean and clear. Radar sensors Switching on/off The radar sensors are located in the bumpers. Switching on automatically The side collision warning is automatically acti‐...
Page 158 Controls Safety "INDIVIDUAL": the Intelligent Safety systems steering wheel and can be manually overridden are switched on according to the individual at any time. settings. System limits Some Intelligent Safety systems cannot be in‐ dividually switched off. The system may not be fully functional in the following situations: Press and hold this button: ▷...
Page 159 Safety Controls Information This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following WARNING two conditions: The system does not relieve from the ▷ This device may not cause harmful inter‐ personal responsibility to correctly assess visi‐ ference, and bility and traffic situation.
Page 160: Brake Force Display
Controls Safety General information ▷ NBG009014A. Compliance statement: Active Protection consists of various PreCrash functions, which can vary depending on the This device complies with part 15 of the FCC equipment. Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: The system is used to detect certain critical driving situations that might lead to an acci‐...
Page 161 Safety Controls ▷ Automatic closing of the glass sunroof, in‐ ▷ By pressing the brake pedal. cluding sliding visor. ▷ By pressing the accelerator pedal. ▷ For vehicles equipped with Comfort seats in the front: automatic positioning of the Attentiveness assistant backrest for the front passenger seat.
Page 162 Controls Safety Break recommendation ▷ When the vehicle speed is mainly below about 43 mph/70 km/h. Switching on/off, adjusting ▷ With a sporty driving style, such as during The Attentiveness Assistant is active automat‐ rapid acceleration or when cornering fast. ically with each switching on of drive readiness ▷...
Page 163: Driving Stability Control Systems
Driving stability control systems Controls Driving stability control systems Vehicle features and options Drive-off assistant This chapter describes all standard, country- This system supports driving off on inclines. specific and optional features offered with the The parking brake is not required. series.
Page 164 Controls Driving stability control systems Deactivating DSC WARNING When driving with roof load, e.g. with Hold the button down until the DSC roof-mounted luggage rack, driving safety may OFF indicator lamp is displayed in the not be ensured in driving-critical situations due instrument cluster and DSC OFF is displayed.
Page 165: Hdc Hill Descent Control
Driving stability control systems Controls xDrive ▷ When freeing vehicle from deep snow or driving off from loose grounds. xDrive is the all-wheel-drive system of the ve‐ ▷ When driving with snow chains. hicle. Concerted action by the xDrive and DSC further optimize traction and driving dynamics.
Page 166 Controls Driving stability control systems Deactivating HDC Press button again and the LED goes out. HDC is automatically deactivated above approx. 37 mph/60 km/h. Display in the instrument cluster Status display ▷ Press the rocker switch up to the point of A symbol and the selected de‐...
Page 167: Using Snow Chains
Driving stability control systems Controls With strong steering movements and low speeds, e.g. when parking, the wheel angle is magnified, that is, the steering is more direct. The rear axle steering acts to increase maneu‐ verability by turning the rear wheels slightly in a direction opposite to the front wheels.
Page 168: Driver Assistance Systems
Controls Driver assistance systems Driver assistance systems Vehicle features and options As soon as the road is clear, the vehicle accel‐ erates to the desired speed. This chapter describes all standard, country- Vehicles driving ahead are captured by a radar specific and optional features offered with the sensor and a camera.
Page 169: Radar Sensor
Driver assistance systems Controls Overview Radar sensor Buttons on the steering wheel Press Function button Cruise control on/off, refer to page 169. Store/maintain speed, refer to page 170. The radar sensor is located in the front Pause cruise control, refer to bumper.
Page 170 Controls Driver assistance systems Switch off traffic conditions. Watch traffic closely and ac‐ tively interfere in the respective situations.◀ To switch off the system while standing, step on brake pedal at the same time. WARNING Press button on the steering wheel. Risk of accident due to too high speed differences to other vehicles, e.g.
Page 171 Driver assistance systems Controls Changing the speed With steering and lane guidance assistant: adjusting distance Press the rocker switch up or down repeatedly until the desired speed is set. Press button repeatedly until the de‐ sired distance is set. If active, the displayed speed is stored and the vehicle reaches the stored speed when the road is clear.
Page 172 Controls Driver assistance systems Symbol Description ▷ Press button. Distance 3 ▷ Press button ▷ Press the rocker switch. Displays in the instrument cluster Distance 4 Desired speed This value is set automatically Display in the speedometer: after the system is switched ▷...
Page 173 Driver assistance systems Controls Indicator/warning lights ▷ Distance too short. ▷ Speed greater than approx. Symbol Description 40 mph/70 km/h. Green symbols: System limits A vehicle has been detected ahead of you. The system Speed range maintains the set distance to The system is best used on well-constructed the vehicle in front.
Page 174 Controls Driver assistance systems Swerving vehicles Cornering A vehicle driving in front of you is not detected If the desired speed is too high for a curve, the until it is completely within the same lane as speed is reduced slightly, although curves can‐ your vehicle.
Page 175: Cruise Control
Driver assistance systems Controls Weather ▷ During calibration of the camera immedi‐ ately after vehicle delivery. In the event of unfavorable weather and light conditions, e. g. if there is rain, snowfall, slush, ▷ If the camera is malfunctioning or dirty. A fog or glare, this may result in poorer recogni‐...
Page 176 Controls Driver assistance systems Overview Press button on the steering wheel. Buttons on the steering wheel The displays go out. The stored desired speed is deleted. Press but‐ Function Interrupting Cruise control on/off, refer to When active, press the button. page 176.
Page 177: Indicator Lamp
Driver assistance systems Controls When the system is switched on, the current ▷ Green marking: system is speed is maintained and stored as the desired active. speed. ▷ Marking is orange/white: the This is displayed, refer to page 177, in the system has been paused.
Page 178 Controls Driver assistance systems General information The system determines the position of the lane markings and the vehicle driving ahead using five radar sensors and a camera. Sensors on the steering wheel detect whether the steering wheel is being touched. In order to be able to use the system, place your hands around the steering wheel.
Page 179 Driver assistance systems Controls Camera Steering wheel symbol lights up green. The system is active. With the system switched on, pedestrian warn‐ ing and side collision warning are active. Set‐ tings on the Control Display remain un‐ changed. Switch off Press button on the steering wheel.
Page 180 Controls Driver assistance systems Displays in the instrument cluster ▷ In rescue lanes. ▷ Within city limits. Symbol Description Weather Steering wheel symbol gray: In the event of unfavorable weather and light the system is on standby. conditions, e. g. if there is rain, snowfall, slush, fog or glare, this may result in poorer recogni‐...
Page 181 Driver assistance systems Controls Functional requirements ▷ With parking assistant: by the side sensors at approx. 24 in/60 cm. To ensure full functionality: ▷ When a collision is imminent. ▷ Do not cover sensors, e.g., with stickers, bicycle racks. Information ▷...
Page 182 Controls Driver assistance systems Switching on/off manually "PDC" Set the desired value. Press button. The setting is stored for the drive profile cur‐ rently used. ▷ On: the LED lights up. ▷ Off: the LED goes out. Visual warning The rearview camera image is displayed when the reverse gear is engaged by pressing the button.
Page 183 Driver assistance systems Controls With parking assistant: side sion cannot be prevented under all circum‐ protection stances. The function is available from walking speed The concept while backing up or rolling backward. Obstacles on the side of the vehicle are de‐ A press of the gas pedal interrupts the braking tected by the sensors of the system.
Page 184: Rearview Camera
Controls Driver assistance systems ▷ For persons with certain clothing, e.g. ▷ In automatic car washes. coats. ▷ Through heavy pollution. ▷ With external interference of the ultra‐ ▷ Due to other ultrasound sources, e.g., sound, e.g. from passing vehicles or loud sweeping machines, high pressure steam machines.
Page 185 Driver assistance systems Controls Overview Switching on/off manually Press button. Button in the vehicle ▷ On: the LED lights up. ▷ Off: the LED goes out. The PDC is shown on the Control Display. The rearview camera image is displayed when the reverse gear is engaged by pressing the button.
Page 186 Controls Driver assistance systems Parking aid lines Parking using pathway and turning radius lines Pathway lines Position the vehicle so that the red turning radius line leads to within the limits of the parking space. Turn the steering wheel to the point where the green pathway line covers the corre‐...
Page 187 Driver assistance systems Controls Detection of objects ▷ Top view onto the vehicle, Top View, refer to page 188. Very low obstacles as well as high, protruding objects such as ledges may not be detected by ▷ Right-hand and left-hand side view for rep‐ the system.
Page 188 Controls Driver assistance systems Cameras The camera perspective suitable for the re‐ spective driving situation is displayed. Switching on/off manually Press button. ▷ On: the LED lights up. ▷ Off: the LED goes out. The rearview camera cannot be switched off if the reverse gear is engaged.
Page 189 With BMW Gesture Control: an additional cam‐ ▷ Rim protection, refer to page 191. era symbols appears on the circuit. This cam‐ era symbol is freely movable via BMW Gesture ▷ Door opening angle, refer to page 191. Control, refer to page 30.
Page 190 Controls Driver assistance systems Parking aid lines Parking using pathway and turning radius lines Pathway lines Position the vehicle so that the red turning radius line leads to within the limits of the parking space. Turn the steering wheel to the point where the green pathway line covers the corre‐...
Page 191: Side Protection
Driver assistance systems Controls Side protection Rim protection The concept Obstacles on the side of the vehicle are de‐ tected by the sensors of the system. The sys‐ tem warns against these obstacles. Display An imminent collision of the wheel with the curb is displayed.
Page 192 Controls Driver assistance systems relatively late from the driver's seat. The cam‐ Activation points are, if possible, stored with eras in the front and rear capture the sideways town/city and street address or with the GPS traffic area to improve the view. coordinates.
Page 193 Driver assistance systems Controls Parking assistant Gray hatched areas with symbol, e.g. open door, in the camera image mark areas that are currently not displayed. The concept Gray hatched areas without symbol, e.g. in front of the vehicle, mark areas that are not visible to the cameras.
Page 194 Controls Driver assistance systems Ultrasound sensors 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.
Page 195: System Status
Driver assistance systems Controls ▷ Width of gap between two objects: your "Parking Assistant" vehicle's width plus approx. 2.3 ft/0.7 m up "Sound if parking space detected" to maximum 16 ft/5 m. Settings are stored. ▷ Minimum depth: your vehicle's length. Display on the Control Display The depth of diagonal parking spaces must be estimated by the driver.
Page 196 Controls Driver assistance systems Interrupting automatically ▷ The parking procedure is ac‐ tive. Steering control has The system is interrupted automatically in the been taken over by system. following situations: ▷ If the driver grasps the steering wheel or if he takes over steering.
Page 197 Driver assistance systems Controls Functional limitations Cargo that extends beyond the perimeter of the vehicle is not taken into account by the The system may not be fully functional in the system. following situations: It can happen that parking spaces are detected ▷...
Page 198 Controls Driver assistance systems Information WARNING The system does not relieve from the personal responsibility to correctly assess visi‐ bility and traffic situation. There is risk of an ac‐ cident. Adjust the driving style to the traffic conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively interfere in the respective situations.◀...
Page 199 Driver assistance systems Controls Display Yellow lines, arrow 2, mark the front or rear edge of the own vehicle. Lamp in the exterior mirror Acoustic warning In addition to the optical indicator, a warning signal sounds if the own vehicle moves into the respective direction.
Page 200: Driving Comfort
Controls Driving comfort Driving comfort Vehicle features and options Overview This chapter describes all standard, country- Button in the vehicle 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.
Page 201 Driving comfort Controls Tuning Press button and hold for approx. 7 sec‐ onds, then release. The LED flashes fast. Drive mode Damper tuning Activate system: COMFORT PLUS comfortable The system is activated again automatically when you drive away. SPORT firm COMFORT/ECO PRO balanced out Malfunction...
Page 202 Controls Driving comfort Overview Malfunction A Check Control message is displayed when Camera there is a camera malfunction. Visit the nearest dealer’s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop. Active roll stabilization The concept The system reduces the lateral inclination of the vehicle that occurs during rapid driving in curves or during quick evasive maneuvers.
Page 203: Climate Control
Climate control Controls Climate control Vehicle features and options Press but‐ Function This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with the Recirculated-air mode, refer to series. It also describes features that are not page 205. necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to Air flow, manual, refer to the selected options or country versions.
Page 204: Maximum Cooling
Controls Climate control Maximum cooling Press and hold the left button on the driver's side until the control Press button. clicks off. The system is set to the lowest tem‐ ▷ On the front passenger side: perature, optimum air flow and air circulation Press and hold the left button on mode.
Page 205 Climate control Controls Automatic recirculated-air control Operating via button Press button repeatedly to select an operating mode: The concept ▷ LED off: outside air flows in continuously. The automatic recirculated air control AUC au‐ ▷ LED on: the supply of outside air is perma‐ tomatically recognizes odors or pollutants in nently shut off.
Page 206 Controls Climate control If there is window condensation, press This combined filter should be replaced during the button on the driver's side to uti‐ scheduled maintenance, refer to page 279, of lize the condensation sensor. your vehicle. SYNC program Ventilation Press button.
Page 207 Climate control Controls Lateral ventilation The set interior temperature for the driver and passenger are not changed. Adjusting the ventilation ▷ Ventilation for cooling: Direct vent in your direction when vehicle's interior is too hot. ▷ Draft-free ventilation: Adjust the vent to let the air flow past the occupants.
Page 208 ▷ Left side of Air volume button. set temperature. ▷ Seat heating. The temperature can also be operated using BMW Touch Command. ▷ Seat ventilation. Information Switch off Symbol is displayed permanently on the Press and hold the left button.
Page 209 Climate control Controls Ventilation The selected air flow is shown on the display of the automatic climate control. The air flow can also be operated using BMW Touch Command. Maximum cooling Press button. The system is set to the lowest tem‐...
Page 210 Via BMW display key Parked-car ventilation and parked-car heating Functional requirements can be switched on or off via the BMW display ▷ The vehicle is in the idle or operating readi‐ key. ness state.
Page 211 The departure time is pres-set in two steps: Via BMW display key ▷ Set departure times. Switch on the display of the BMW display key. ▷ Activate departure times. "Climate control setting"...
Page 212 An indicator in the climate control display sig‐ "Climate functions" nals that the ionization is switched on. "Air quality" Ionization can also be operated using BMW "Fragrance" Touch Command. Select desired setting. The setting is stored for the drive profile cur‐...
Page 213 Climate control Controls Thus additional settings can be made if de‐ The cartridge holder slides down. sired. About iDrive: "My Vehicle" "Vehicle settings" "Climate functions" "Air quality" "Fragrance" "Show fragrance setting" Remove cover of the fragrance cartridge to The menu is shown on the Control Display. be inserted.
Page 214 Controls Climate control Make sure that no objects press against Fragrance cartridge, arrow 2: corresponds the cartridge holder from below, otherwise to the second fragrance indicated on the the function of the ambient air package Control Display. could be impacted. Close the glove compartment.
Page 215: Interior Equipment
Interior equipment Controls Interior equipment Vehicle features and options Compatibility If this symbol is printed on the packag‐ This chapter describes all standard, country- ing or in the instructions of the system specific and optional features offered with the to be controlled, the system is gener‐ series.
Page 216 Controls Interior equipment gramming of the buttons on the interior Read the system's operating manual, or press rearview mirror. the programmed button on the interior rear‐ view mirror longer. If the LED on the interior Press the interior mirror button to be pro‐ rearview mirror starts flashing rapidly and then grammed.
Page 217: Sun Visor
Interior equipment Controls Deleting stored functions Likewise, press and hold the button of the desired function on the hand-held trans‐ Press and hold the left and right button on the mitter. interior mirror simultaneously for approxi‐ Release both buttons as soon as the inte‐ mately 10 seconds until the LED flashes rap‐...
Page 218 Controls Interior equipment Rear ward again until it engages behind the stor‐ age compartment. Opening Fold the cover upward. Press on the cover, arrow. Emptying Emptying Grasp the insert on the side, arrows, and re‐ move it. Lighter Information WARNING Grasp the insert on the side and pull it out.
Page 219: Front Center Console
Interior equipment Controls With rear console CAUTION If metal objects fall into the socket, they can cause a short circuit. There is risk of prop‐ erty damage. Replace the cigarette lighter or socket cover again after using the socket.◀ Front center console Slide the cover rearward.
Page 220 Controls Interior equipment Sockets General information The lighter socket can be used as a socket for electrical equipment when operation and the drive-ready state are switched on. Information The total load of all sockets must not exceed Open the cover. Remove the cover or cigarette 140 watts at 12 volts.
Page 221: Usb Interface
Interior equipment Controls Rear center armrest Common file systems are supported. FAT32 and exFAT are the recommended formats. Information about compatible USB devices can be found at www.bmwusa.com/bluetooth. The following applications are possible: ▷ Exporting and importing profiles, refer to page 58.
Page 222 Controls Interior equipment Opening through-loading without ▷ USB hard drives. comfort seats ▷ USB hubs. Fold down the center armrest. ▷ USB memory card readers with multiple in‐ serts. Remove flap. ▷ HFS-formatted USB devices. ▷ MTP devices. ▷ Devices such as fans or lights. In the center armrest Pull handle down, arrow 1, and fold panel forward, arrow 2.
Page 223 Interior equipment Controls Pull on the loop. Fold the folding table down. The folding table can be rotated by 90° or 180° to the left and can be enlarged. Folding table in the rear Proceed in reverse order to fold in the folding table.
Page 224 Controls Interior equipment Switching on Pull on the rear handle and push the cooler into the guide rails. The cooler can be operated at two levels. Turn on operations. Press button once for each cooling level. The highest cooling power is active when two LEDs are lit.
Page 225: Storage Compartments
Storage compartments Controls Storage compartments Vehicle features and options ▷ Storage compartment in the rear, refer to page 227. This chapter describes all standard, country- ▷ Storage compartment in the rear center specific and optional features offered with the console, refer to page 226. series.
Page 226 Controls Storage compartments Locking risk of injuries. Do not stow any breakable ob‐ jects in the car's interior.◀ The glove compartment can be locked with an integrated key. This prevents access to the glove compartment. Storage compartment on the After the glove compartment is locked, the re‐ center console mote control can be handed over, such as at a hotel, without the integrated key.
Page 227: Center Armrest
Storage compartments Controls Storage compartment in the Closing rear Press cover down until it engages. Rear Opening Overview A storage compartment is located in the center armrest between the seats. Opening Depending on the equipment, one of the fol‐ lowing variants is installed: Push the cover up until it engages.
Page 228 Controls Storage compartments Two cupholders are located in the center console. Press button. Closing Rear Press cover down until it engages. Information Cupholders CAUTION With an open cup holder, the center arm‐ Information rest cannot be folded back up. There is risk of property damage.
Page 229 Storage compartments Controls Storage compartments in the trunk Multi-function hook Information WARNING Improper use of the multifunction hooks can lead to a danger of objects flying about Slide cover rearward to open. during braking and evasive maneuvers. There To close: slide the cover backward. The cover is risk of injuries and risk of property damage.
Page 230 Controls Storage compartments Left side storage compartment Pull the handle. Lashing eyes in the cargo area To secure the cargo, refer to page 238, there are lashing eyes in the cargo area. Storage compartment below cargo floor panel There is a storage compartment under the cargo floor panel.
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Page 233: Driving Tips
Driving tips This chapter provides you with information useful in dealing with specific driving and operating modes. I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : Online Edition for Part no. 0140 2 964 330 - VI/15...
Page 234: Things To Remember When Driving
Driving tips Things to remember when driving Things to remember when driving Vehicle features and options they achieve their full traction potential after a break-in time. This chapter describes all standard, country- Drive conservatively for the first specific and optional features offered with the 200 miles/300 km.
Page 235: Driving Through Water
Things to remember when driving Driving tips Hot exhaust system transmission. There is risk of property damage. When driving through water, do not exceed the WARNING maximum indicated water level and the maxi‐ During driving operation, high tempera‐ mum speed for driving through water.◀ tures can occur underneath the body, e.g.
Page 236: Driving In Wet Conditions
Driving tips Things to remember when driving Driving in wet conditions Corrosion will built up when the maximum pressure applied to the brake pads during When roads are wet, salted, or in heavy rain, braking is not reached - thus discs don't get press brake pedal ever so gently every few cleaned.
Page 237: Loading
Loading Driving tips Loading Vehicle features and options or YYY lbs. Otherwise, damage to the vehicle and unstable driving situations This chapter describes all standard, country- may result. specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car, e.
Page 238: Stowing Cargo
Driving tips Loading Load Securing cargo WARNING Improperly stowed objects can shift and be thrown into the car's interior, e.g. in the event of an accident or during braking and eva‐ sive maneuvers. Vehicle occupants can be hit and injured. There is risk of injuries. Stow and secure objects and cargo properly.◀...
Page 239 Loading Driving tips Fold the cover outward. Mounting Be sure that adequate clearance is maintained for tilting and opening the glass sunroof. Magnetic roof-mounted luggage rack Because of the aluminum roof, magnetic roof- mounted luggage racks cannot be used. Loading Because roof racks raise the vehicle's center of gravity when loaded, they have a major ef‐...
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Driving tips Saving fuel Saving fuel Vehicle features and options Close the windows and glass sunroof This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with the Driving with the glass sunroof and windows series. It also describes features that are not open results in increased air resistance and necessarily available in your car, e.
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The flow of fuel is interrupted while coasting. BMW recommends that maintenance work be performed by a BMW dealer’s service center. For information on the BMW Maintenance Switch off the engine during System, refer to page 279.
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Driving tips Saving fuel ▷ ECO PRO tips driving instruction, refer to ▷ "ECO PRO seat climate control" page 243. ▷ "ECO PRO climate control" ▷ ECO PRO climate control, refer to ▷ "ECO PRO sight" page 242. ▷ "Route-ahead assistant" ▷...
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Saving fuel Driving tips Blue bar segments symbolize the gained bo‐ Mark in the area of arrow 2: display when ac‐ nus range in stages. celerating. ECO PRO bonus range ECO PRO tip, driving tip As soon as one of the conditions for efficient An adjusted driving style helps driving is no longer fulfilled, respective driving you extend your driving range.
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Driving tips Saving fuel Displaying fuel consumption history Depending on the situation, the system also uses the engine brake automatically with a The average consumption on the route pausing of the coast, refer to page 245, func‐ coasted as well as the duration for which the tion.
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Saving fuel Driving tips Indications on the Control Display To do this, under certain conditions the engine is automatically decoupled from the transmis‐ sion when selector lever position D is set. The vehicle continues traveling with the engine idling to reduce fuel consumption. Selector lever position D remains engaged.
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Driving tips Saving fuel ▷ Engine and transmission are at operating temperature. The driving status Coast can be influenced with the shift paddles. Activate coasting via the shift paddles: Using the shift paddles + shift to the high‐ est gear. Shift paddles + press again to enter coast‐...
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Saving fuel Driving tips Functional requirement This function is available in ECO PRO mode. Calling up ECO PRO driving style analysis "My Vehicle" "Technology in action" "Driving style analysis" Display on the Control Display The display of the ECO PRO driving style anal‐ ysis consists of a symbolized route and a lookup table.
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Mobility In order to always ensure your mobility, you will find important information on operating fluids, wheels and tires, maintenance and Roadside Assistance in the following. I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : Online Edition for Part no.
Page 250: Refueling
Mobility Refueling Refueling Vehicle features and options Turn the tank lid counterclockwise. This 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.
Page 251 Refueling Mobility The release is located in the trunk. Remove the cover on the right side trim. Pull the green knob with the fuel pump symbol. This releases the fuel filler flap. Observe the following when refueling CAUTION Fuels are toxic and aggressive. Overfill‐ ing of the fuel tank can damage the fuel sys‐...
Page 252: Fuel
M5 to M100.◀ octane rating.◀ Recommended fuel grade Gasoline BMW recommends AKI 91. For the best fuel efficiency, the gasoline should be sulfur-free or very low in sulfur con‐ Minimum fuel grade tent.
Page 253 Fuel Mobility erty damage. Do not fill with fuel that does not comply with the minimum quality.◀ If you use gasoline with this minimum AKI Rat‐ ing, the engine may produce knocking sounds when starting at high outside temperatures. This has no effect on the engine life. CAUTION The use of poor-quality fuels may result in harmful engine deposits or damage.
Page 254: Wheels And Tires
Mobility Wheels and tires Wheels and tires Vehicle features and options Only check the tire inflation pressure when the tires are cold. This means after driving no more This chapter describes all standard, country- than 1.25 miles/2 km or when the vehicle has specific and optional features offered with the been parked for at least 2 hours.
Page 255 Wheels and tires Mobility Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI Front: 245/35 R 21 3.0 / 44 96 Y XL RSC 3.0 / 44 Rear: 275/30 R 21 98 Y XL RSC Emergency wheel: Speed up to a max. of 50 mph / 80 km/h T 135/80 R 18 104 These pressure values can also be found on...
Page 256: Tire Identification Marks
Mobility Wheels and tires Tire size Pressure specifications Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI in bar/PSI Front: 245/45 R 19 2.5 / 36 Front: 3.0 / 44 98 Y RSC 245/40 R 20 99 Y 2.5 / 36 3.0 / 44 XL RSC Rear: 275/40 R 19 101 Y RSC...
Page 257: Tire Identification Number
Wheels and tires Mobility Tire Identification Number ing habits, service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate. DOT code: DOT xxxx xxx 0115 xxxx: manufacturer code for the tire brand Traction xxx: tire size and tire design The traction grades, from highest to lowest, 0115: tire age are AA, A, B, and C.
Page 258: Tire Tread
Mobility Wheels and tires Information Winter and all-season tires with better cold Driving over rough or damaged road surfaces, weather performance than summer tires. as well as debris, curbs and other obstacles can cause serious damage to wheels, tires and suspension parts.
Page 259: Wheel And Tire Combination
Wheels and tires Mobility Wheel and tire combination New tires You can ask the dealer’s service center or an‐ Tire traction is not optimal due to manufactur‐ other qualified service center or repair shop ing circumstances when tires are brand-new; about the right wheel/tire combination and they achieve their full traction potential after a wheel rim versions for the vehicle.
Page 260: Repairing A Flat Tire
Mobility Wheels and tires Rotating wheels between axles Changing run-flat tires Different wear patterns can occur on the front For your own safety, only use run-flat tires. No and rear axles depending on individual driving spare tire is available in the case of a flat tire. A conditions.
Page 261 Wheels and tires Mobility Compressor ▷ Use of the Mobility System may be ineffec‐ tive if the tire puncture measures approx. 1/8 in/4 mm or more. ▷ Contact a dealer’s service center or an‐ other qualified service center or repair shop if the tire cannot be made drivable.
Page 262 Mobility Wheels and tires Pull filling hose completely out of the cover With the compressor switched off, insert of the sealant container. Do not kink the the plug into the power socket inside the hose. vehicle. Slide the sealing container into the holder With operating readiness switched on or on the compressor housing, ensuring that the engine running, switch on the com‐...
Page 263: Distributing The Sealant
Wheels and tires Mobility To correct the tire inflation pressure While the tire is being filled with sealant, the tire inflation pressure may sporadically reach Stop at a suitable location. approx. 5 bar. Do not switch off the compres‐ Screw the connection hose of the com‐ sor at this point.
Page 264: Snow Chains
Mobility Wheels and tires Snow chains are mounted. For this, it is possible to confirm via iDrive that snow chains are mounted. Fine-link snow chains Information The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends WARNING use of fine-link snow chains. Certain types of fine-link snow chains have been tested by the When rear wheel steering is switched on manufacturer of the vehicle and recommended...
Page 265 Wheels and tires Mobility Functional requirements Status information The system must have been reset with the The status control display additionally shows correct tire inflation pressure; otherwise, relia‐ the current tire inflation pressures and, de‐ ble signaling of tire inflation pressure loss is pending on the model, tire temperatures.
Page 266 Mobility Wheels and tires ▷ The system has detected a wheel change, A symbol with the affected tires will be dis‐ but no reset was done. played in the Check Control message. ▷ No reset was performed for the system. ▷...
Page 267 Wheels and tires Mobility If identification of flat tire damage is not neuvers or driving over obstacles, e.g., curbs, possible, please contact a dealer’s service potholes, etc. center or another qualified service center Because the possible driving distance de‐ or repair shop. pends on how the vehicle is used during the Fixing a flat tire, where applicable with the trip, the actual distance may be shorter or lon‐...
Page 268 Mobility Wheels and tires checked by a dealer’s service center or an‐ cator to indicate when the system is not oper‐ other qualified service center or repair ating properly. The TPMS malfunction indica‐ shop as needed. tor is combined with the low tire pressure telltale.
Page 269 Wheels and tires Mobility Status display Run-flat tires, refer to page 260, are la‐ beled with a circular symbol containing the The current status of the flat tire monitor can letters RSC marked on the tire's sidewall. be displayed, e.g., whether the RPA is active. WARNING About iDrive: A damaged regular tire with low or miss‐...
Page 270 Mobility Wheels and tires have been initialized. In this case, initialize ger depending on the driving speed, road con‐ the system. ditions, external temperature, cargo load, etc. If identification of flat tire damage is not WARNING possible, please contact a dealer’s service Your vehicle handles differently when a center or another qualified service center run-flat tire is damaged and has low or missing...
Page 271: Engine Compartment
Engine compartment Mobility Engine compartment Vehicle features and options the selected options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and This chapter describes all standard, country- systems. The respectively applicable country specific and optional features offered with the provisions must be observed when using the series.
Page 272 Mobility Engine compartment Hood Opening the hood Pull lever, arrow 1. Information Hood is unlocked. WARNING Improperly executed work in the engine compartment can damage components and lead to a safety risk. There is risk of accidents or risk of property damage.◀ WARNING The engine compartment accommo‐...
Page 273: Engine Oil
Engine oil Mobility Engine oil Vehicle features and options Electronic oil measurement This chapter describes all standard, country- Status display specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not The concept necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to The engine oil level is monitored electronically the selected options or country versions.
Page 274: Adding Engine Oil
Mobility Engine oil Adding engine oil Take care not to add too much engine oil. CAUTION Information Too much engine oil can damage the en‐ CAUTION gine or the catalytic converter. There is risk of property damage. Do not add too much engine A too low engine oil level causes engine oil.
Page 275: Engine Oil Change
BMW Longlife-01. BMW Longlife-01 FE. BMW Longlife-14 FE+. The oil rating BMW Longlife-14 FE+ is only suitable for particular gasoline motors. More information about suitable engine oil rat‐ ings and viscosities of engine oils can be re‐ quested from a dealer’s service center or an‐...
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Page 277: Coolant
Coolant Mobility Coolant Vehicle features and options els of both coolant reservoirs and refill as needed. This chapter describes all standard, country- The coolant level is indicted using minimum specific and optional features offered with the and maximum markings. Depending on the series.
Page 278 Mobility Coolant If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant up to the specified level; do not overfill. Turn the lid until there is an audible click. The arrows on the coolant reservoir and the lid must point towards one another. Have the cause of the coolant loss elimi‐...
Page 279: Maintenance
Storage periods Storage periods during which the vehicle bat‐ BMW maintenance system tery was disconnected are not taken into ac‐ count. The maintenance system indicates required If this occurs, have a dealer's service center or...
Page 280 Mobility Maintenance Socket for OBD Onboard trol components, in particular the catalytic converter. Diagnosis Information CAUTION Improper use of the socket for Onboard Diagnosis can lead to vehicle malfunctions. There is risk of property damage. The manu‐ facturer of your vehicle strongly recommends access to the socket for Onboard Diagnosis be limited to a dealer's service center, another qualified service center or repair shop or other...
Page 281: Replacing Components
Replacing components Mobility Replacing components Vehicle features and options CAUTION Folded-away wipers can be jammed This chapter describes all standard, country- when the hood is opened. There is risk of specific and optional features offered with the property damage. Make sure that the wipers series.
Page 282: Lights And Bulbs
Mobility Replacing components Lights and bulbs densation evaporates after a short time. The headlight glass does not need to be changed. General information If despite driving with the lights switched on, increasing humidity forms, e. g. water droplets Lights and bulbs make an essential contribu‐ in the lamp, the manufacturer of your vehicle tion to vehicle safety.
Page 283: Jacking Up The Vehicle
Replacing components Mobility ▷ Have all vehicle occupants get out of the vehicle and ensure that they remain out‐ side the immediate area in a safe place, such as behind a guardrail. ▷ If necessary, set up a warning triangle or portable hazard warning lamp at an appro‐...
Page 284: Vehicle Battery
The battery is maintenance-free. and screw in at least two bolts. The added amount of acid is sufficient for the If original BMW light alloy wheels are not service life of the battery. mounted, any accompanying lug bolts also have to be used.
Page 285: Charging The Battery
Replacing components Mobility Disposing of old batteries Check Control messages of these comfort fea‐ tures are no longer displayed. Have old batteries disposed of by a dealer’s service center or another Charging the battery qualified service center or repair shop or take them to a collection point.
Page 286: Breakdown Assistance
Only press the SOS button in an emergency. ▷ The LED flashes green when a connection For technical reasons, the Emergency Request to the BMW Response Center has been cannot be guaranteed under unfavorable con‐ established. ditions. When the emergency request is received...
Page 287: Warning Triangle
▷ If the LED is flashing green, but the BMW Response Center can no longer be heard via the speaker, you can nevertheless still be heard at the BMW Response Center.
Page 288 Mobility Breakdown assistance Preparation CAUTION In the case of body contact between the two vehicles, a short circuit can occur during jump-starting. There is risk of property dam‐ age. Make sure that no body contact occurs.◀ Check whether the battery of the other ve‐ hicle has a voltage of 12 volts.
Page 289: Tow Truck
Breakdown assistance Mobility Tow truck If the first starting attempt is not success‐ ful, wait a few minutes before making an‐ other attempt in order to allow the dis‐ charged battery to recharge. Let both engines run for several minutes. Disconnect the jumper cables in the re‐...
Page 290 Have the cause of the starting problems fixed. The tow fitting can be screwed in at the front or rear of the BMW. The tow fitting is found in the onboard vehicle tool kit, refer to page 281.
Page 291: Care
Care Mobility Care Vehicle features and options ▷ Minimum distance from glass sunroof: 31.5 inches/80 cm. This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with the Automatic car washes series. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car, e.
Page 292: Vehicle Care
The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends when in selector lever position N. A signal using car care and cleaning products from sounds when an attempt is made to lock the BMW. vehicle. WARNING For activation of drive readiness: Cleansers can contain substances that Depress the brake pedal.
Page 293 BMW care products. Suitable care products are available from a Treat especially worn rubber parts with rubber dealer’s service center or another qualified care agents at regular intervals.
Page 294 Mobility Care Displays/screens/protective glass of WARNING the Head-up Display Chemical cleansers can destroy the safety belt webbing. Missing protective effect CAUTION of the safety belts. There is risk of injuries or Chemical cleansers, moisture or fluids of danger to life. Use only a mild soapy solution any kind can damage the surface of displays for cleaning the safety belts.◀...
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Page 297: Reference
Reference This chapter contains the technical data and an index that will quickly take you to the information you need. I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : Online Edition for Part no.
Page 298: Technical Data
The specified heights do not take into account attached parts, for example, a roof antenna, BMW 7 Series Sedan Width with mirrors inches/mm 85.4/2,169 Width without mirrors inches/mm 74.9/1,902...
Page 299 Technical data Reference Weights Canada only: 750i xDrive Approved gross vehicle weight lbs/kg 5,705/2,588 Load lbs/kg 960/435 Approved front axle load lbs/kg 2,840/1,288 Approved rear axle load lbs/kg 3,060/1,388 Approved roof load capacity lbs/kg 220/100 Cargo area capacity cu ft 18.2 Canada: trunk capacity cu ft/l...
Page 300 Reference Technical data Capacities US gal/liters Notes Fuel tank, approx. 20.6/78 Fuel quality, refer to page I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : Online Edition for Part no. 0140 2 964 330 - VI/15...
Page 301: Appendix
Appendix Reference Appendix Any updates to the Owner's Manual of the ve‐ hicle are listed here. I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : Online Edition for Part no. 0140 2 964 330 - VI/15...
Page 302: Everything From A To Z
Reference Everything from A to Z Everything from A to Z Index Air circulation, see Recircu‐ Attentiveness assistant lated-air mode AUC Automatic Recirculating ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ Air, dehumidifying, see Cool‐ Air Control ing function Audio ACC, Active Cruise Control Air distribution, manual AUTO H button with Stop &...
Page 303 Calling up steering wheel ad‐ electronically BMW Assist justment Checking the oil level elec‐ BMW display key Camera-based damping ad‐ tronically BMW Driver’s Guide App justment Children, seating position BMW gesture control Camera lenses, care Children, transporting BMW Homepage Camera, rearview camera,...
Page 304 Reference Everything from A to Z Closing via door lock ConnectedDrive Defrosting, see Windows, de‐ Closing without remote con‐ ConnectedDrive Services frosting trol Connecting device Dehumidifying, air Clothes hooks Connecting electrical devi‐ Deleting personal data Coasting Deletion of personal data Coasting with engine decou‐...
Page 305 Everything from A to Z Reference Driving instructions, break- Emergency detection, remote ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ control gram, see DSC Driving notes, general Emergency release, fuel filler Exchanging wheels/tires Driving stability control sys‐ flap Executive Drive Pro tems Emergency Request Exhaustion warner Driving style analysis Emergency start function, en‐...
Page 306 Reference Everything from A to Z Fragrance, see Ambient air Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ Hot exhaust system package proved HUD Head-up Display Fragrancing, see Ambient air Hydroplaning package Front airbags Front center armrest Handbrake, see Parking Front cupholder brake iBrake — Post Crash Front fog lights Hand-held transmitter, alter‐...
Page 307 Everything from A to Z Reference Intensity, AUTO pro‐ Lamp replacement, rear Maintenance system, gram Lane departure warning Interior equipment Lane margin, warning Make-up mirror Interior lights Language, on the Control Malfunction displays, see Interior lights during unlock‐ Display Check Control Lashing eyes, securing Manual air distribution Interior lights with the vehicle...
Page 308 Reference Everything from A to Z Moisture in headlight Oil types, alternative Parked vehicle, condensa‐ Monitor, see Control Dis‐ Oil types, suitable tion play Old batteries, disposal Parking aid, see PDC Mounting of child restraint Onboard computer, Control Parking assistant systems Display Parking brake...
Page 309 Everything from A to Z Reference Replace front lamps Safety belt reminder for driv‐ Replace headlamps er's seat and front passen‐ Queuing Assistant, see Replace key lights ger seat Steering and lane guidance Replace LED front fog Safety belts assistant including Traffic lamps Safety belts, care Jam Assist...
Page 310 Reference Everything from A to Z SET button, see Active SPORT INDIVIDUAL, see Supplementary text mes‐ Cruise Control, ACC Driving Dynamics Con‐ sage SET button, see Cruise con‐ trol Surround View trol Sport program, Steptronic Suspension settings Settings, locking/unlock‐ transmission Switch for Dynamic Driving SPORT, see Driving Dynam‐...
Page 311 Everything from A to Z Reference Tire sealant Trunk lid, hotel function Vent, see ventilation Tires, everything on wheels Trunk lid, opening with no- Video and tires touch activation VIN, see vehicle identification Tires, run-flat tires Trunk lid via remote con‐ number Tire tread trol...
Page 312 Reference Everything from A to Z Wheels, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM WiFi WiFi connection Window defroster, rear Windows, powered Windshield washer fluid Windshield washer noz‐ zles Windshield washer sys‐ Windshield washer system, see washer/wiper sys‐ Windshield wiper, see wiper system Winter storage, care Winter tires, suitable...
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