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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 contains important information on vehicle operation that will help you make full use of the technical features available in your BMW.
Page 4: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS NOTES Information ......................... QUICK REFERENCE Your BMW at a glance ....................AT A GLANCE Cockpit ..........................Idle state, standby state, and drive-ready state ............. iDrive ..........................BMW Gesture Control ....................Voice activation system ....................General settings ......................
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Page 8: Notes Information
70. the first chapter. BMW Driver’s Guide App Updates made after the editorial The BMW Driver's Guide app specifically de‐ deadline scribes features and functions found in the vehi‐ Due to updates after the editorial deadline, differ‐...
Page 9 ››...‹‹ Responses generated by the voice Owner's Manuals. activation system. Your BMW dealer’s service center is happy to answer any questions that you may have about Action steps the features and options applicable to your vehi‐ Action steps to be carried out are presented as cle.
Page 10 BMW parts and accessories have been tested by operating conditions and registration require‐ BMW for their safety and suitability in BMW vehi‐ ments. If your vehicle does not comply with the cles.
Page 11 Such damage is not cov‐ We recommend that you read this publication ered by the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty. thoroughly. Your vehicle is covered by the follow‐ ing warranties: Data memory ▷...
Page 12 Information NOTES provide assistance during driving, for instance ▷ Malfunctions and faults in important system driver assistance systems. Furthermore, control components, for instance lights and brakes. devices facilitate comfort or infotainment func‐ ▷ Responses by the vehicle to special situa‐ tions.
Page 13 Information NOTES Data entry and data transfer into ferred to the mobile device at the same time. De‐ pending on the type of incorporation, this in‐ the vehicle cludes, for instance position data and other general vehicle information. This optimizes the General information way in which selected apps, for instance naviga‐...
Page 14 Information NOTES It is also possible to activate or deactivate the tions and no personal data, for instance name, data connection as a whole. That is, with the ex‐ gender, age, and crash location, are recorded. ception of functions and services required by law However, other parties, such as law enforce‐...
Page 15 If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the Na‐ tional Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA, in addition to notifying BMW of North Online Edition for Part no. 01402722630 - VI/18...
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Page 17: Quick Reference
QUICK REFERENCE Your BMW at a glance ................18 Online Edition for Part no. 01402722630 - VI/18...
Page 18: Your Bmw At A Glance
Your BMW at a glance QUICK REFERENCE Your BMW at a glance Opening and closing All vehicle access points are locked. Buttons for the central locking Buttons on the remote control system Overview 1 Unlocking 2 Locking 3 Open tailgate Buttons for the central locking system.
Page 19 Your BMW at a glance QUICK REFERENCE Comfort Access Opening and closing the tailgate with no-touch activation Concept Concept The vehicle can be accessed without activating The tailgate can be opened and closed with no- the remote control. touch activation using the remote control you are All you need to do is to have the remote control carrying.
Page 20 Your BMW at a glance QUICK REFERENCE Press button on the remote control for 4 Backrest width approx. 1 second. 5 Lumbar support Depending on the setting, the doors may be un‐ 6 Backrest tilt, head restraint locked. Adjusting the head restraint...
Page 21 Your BMW at a glance QUICK REFERENCE Side extensions Adjusting the steering wheel Electrical steering wheel adjustment Fold the side extensions forward to increase lat‐ eral support. Move the steering wheel to the preferred height and angle to suit your seating position by press‐...
Page 22 Your BMW at a glance QUICK REFERENCE Displays and control Driver's door elements In the vicinity of the steering wheel 1 Exterior mirrors 2 Power windows 3 Safety switch 4 Seats, comfort features 5 Central locking system 1 Light switch element...
Page 23 Your BMW at a glance QUICK REFERENCE Controller The symbol on the Control Display indi‐ cates that voice activation system is ac‐ tive. General information The buttons can be used to open the menus di‐ If no other commands are possible, operate the rectly.
Page 24 Your BMW at a glance QUICK REFERENCE Switching off drive-ready state Steptronic transmission Steptronic transmission: Engaging selector lever position D, Engage selector lever position P with the ve‐ N, R hicle stopped. Press the Start/Stop button. The engine is switched off.
Page 25 Your BMW at a glance QUICK REFERENCE Engaging P High beams, headlight flasher, turn signal Engage selector lever position P only when the vehicle is stationary. High beams, headlight flasher Press button P. Push the lever forward or pull it backward.
Page 26 Your BMW at a glance QUICK REFERENCE Lights and lighting Washer/wiper system Light functions Switching the wipers on/off and brief wipe Symbol Function Switching on Front fog lights. Night vision. Lights off. Daytime running lights. Parking lights. Press the lever up until the desired position is reached.
Page 27 Your BMW at a glance QUICK REFERENCE Climate control Rain sensor Activating/deactivating Automatic climate control Button Function Temperature. Climate control operation. To activate: press the lever up once from its standard position, arrow 1. Maximum cooling. To deactivate: press the lever back into the standard position.
Page 28 Your BMW at a glance QUICK REFERENCE Infotainment Select the symbol. Select a town/city from the list. If necessary, enter the street. Radio Select the street as you would the town/city. If necessary, enter a house number. Select the symbol.
Page 29 Your BMW at a glance QUICK REFERENCE The Bluetooth name of the vehicle appears "Call via" on the mobile phone display. Select the Blue‐ Apple CarPlay preparation tooth name of the vehicle. Depending on the mobile device, a control Concept number is displayed or the control number must be entered.
Page 30 Cleaning the wheels The friction during hard braking may produce brake dust and make the rims dirty. Brake dust can be removed by cleaning the rims. BMW rec‐ ommends using vehicle care and cleaning prod‐ ucts from BMW. Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise.
Page 31 The BMW Assist Concierge service offers infor‐ mation on events, gas stations or hotels, and provides phone numbers and addresses. Many hotels can be booked directly by the BMW Con‐ cierge service. The Concierge service is part of the optional BMW Assist Response Center.
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Page 33 AT A GLANCE Cockpit ......................34 Idle state, standby state, and drive-ready state ........39 iDrive ......................42 BMW Gesture Control ................51 Voice activation system ................54 General settings ..................57 Owner's Manual media ................70 Online Edition for Part no. 01402722630 - VI/18...
Page 34: At A Glance Cockpit
Cockpit AT A GLANCE Cockpit Vehicle features and It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due to the selected options options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and systems. When us‐ This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐...
Page 35 Cockpit AT A GLANCE Light switch 156 Cruise control on/off 199 Lights off Active Cruise Control on/off 201 Daytime running lights 158 Parking lights 156 Steering and lane control assistant on/off 208 Automatic headlight control 157 Cruise control: store speed Adaptive light functions 158 High-beam Assistant 158 Pause or continue cruise control beams 157 Active Cruise Control: increase dis‐...
Page 36 Cockpit AT A GLANCE Wipers 128 Heated steering wheel 110 Rain sensor 128 Adjust the steering wheel 110 Clean the windshield and head‐ Unlock hood 329 lights 129 Switch drive-ready state on/ Open/close tailgate 88 off 120 Auto Start/Stop function 121 19 Glove compartment 261 Horn, entire surface In the vicinity of the center console 1 Control Display 44 Ventilation 244...
Page 37 Cockpit AT A GLANCE Hazard warning system 346 Driving Dynamics Control 136 SPORT driving mode Intelligent Safety 167 COMFORT driving mode ECO PRO driving mode 4 Glove compartment 260 5 Radio/multimedia, see Owner's Manual for Navigation, Entertainment, and Communica‐ ADAPTIVE driving mode tion 8 6 Automatic climate control 240 DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐...
Page 38 Cockpit AT A GLANCE In the vicinity of the roofliner Emergency Request, SOS 348 Reading lights 161 Glass sunroof 97 Interior lights 160 Indicator light, front-seat passenger airbag 166 Online Edition for Part no. 01402722630 - VI/18...
Page 39: Idle State, Standby State, And Drive-Ready State
Idle state, standby state, and drive-ready state AT A GLANCE Idle state, standby state, and drive-ready state Vehicle features and Safety information options WARNING This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and cific and optional features offered with the series. possibly roll away.
Page 40 Idle state, standby state, and drive-ready state AT A GLANCE Standby state ▷ After several minutes, if no operation takes place on the vehicle. ▷ If the charge state of the vehicle battery is Concept low. When standby state is switched on, most func‐ ▷...
Page 41 Idle state, standby state, and drive-ready state AT A GLANCE Display in the instrument cluster When drive-ready state is switched on, the tach‐ ometer shows the current engine speed. Switching off drive-ready state Press the Start/Stop button to switch off drive- ready state.
Page 42: Idrive
iDrive AT A GLANCE iDrive Vehicle features and Input and display options Letters and numbers This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ Letters and numbers can be entered using the cific and optional features offered with the series. Controller or the touchscreen. The keyboard's It also describes features that are not necessarily display changes automatically.
Page 43 iDrive AT A GLANCE Status information Entertainment Symbol Meaning General information The status field can be found in the upper area of CD/DVD player. the Control Display. Status information is dis‐ Music collection. played in the form of symbols. Bluetooth audio. Status field symbols USB audio interface.
Page 44 iDrive AT A GLANCE Selecting the display In the case of very high temperatures on the Control Display, for instance due to intense solar The display can be selected in menus, where the radiation, the brightness may be reduced down split screen is supported.
Page 45 iDrive AT A GLANCE Operation Button Function ▷ Turn. Open destination input menu for navi‐ gation. Open navigation map. Press once: open the previous dis‐ play. Press and hold: open the menus used last. Open the Options menu. ▷ Press. Controller without navigation system General information...
Page 46 iDrive AT A GLANCE ▷ Move in two directions. The main menu is displayed. All iDrive functions can be called up via the main Buttons on the Controller menu. Adapting the main menu Button Function Press once: call up main menu. Press the button twice.
Page 47 iDrive AT A GLANCE Entering letters and numbers Closes the current display and shows the previous display. Input ▷ Press the button. Turn the Controller: select letters or numbers. The previous display opens. : confirm entry. ▷ Move the Controller to the right. Deleting New display is opened.
Page 48 iDrive AT A GLANCE "Contents of main menu" Changing between displays After a menu item is selected, a new display opens. An arrow indicates that additional displays can be opened. ▷ Swipe to the left. ▷ Tap arrow. The main menu is displayed. All iDrive functions can be called up via the main New display is opened.
Page 49 iDrive AT A GLANCE Deleting ▷ The system distinguishes between upper and lower-case letters and numbers. To make entries, it may be necessary to change Symbol Function between upper and lower-case letters, num‐ Tapping the symbol: delete the letter bers and characters, refer to page 47. or number.
Page 50 iDrive AT A GLANCE Programmable memory buttons General information The iDrive functions can be stored on the pro‐ grammable memory buttons and called up di‐ rectly, for instance radio stations, navigation des‐ tinations, phone numbers and menu entries or pages in the Integrated Owner's Manual. Settings are stored for the driver profile currently used.
Page 51: Bmw Gesture Control
"Gestures" "Gesture control" Concept Settings Several iDrive functions can be operated by hand motion only using BMW Gesture Control. "My Vehicle" "iDrive settings" Overview "Gestures" Select desired setting: ▷...
Page 52 BMW Gesture Control AT A GLANCE Possible gestures Gesture Operation Function Move index finger forward and backward in the Accept call. direction of the screen. Select a highlighted entry in a list during voice activation. Confirm the "Resume guidance" pop-up.
Page 53 BMW Gesture Control AT A GLANCE "Function assignment" Select the desired setting. System limits Gesture recognition by the camera can be distur‐ bed by the following circumstances: ▷ The camera lens is covered. ▷ Objects are located on the interior mirror.
Page 54: Voice Activation System
Voice activation system AT A GLANCE Voice activation system Vehicle features and Functional requirements options To enable voice command recognition, a lan‐ guage must be set via iDrive that is supported by This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ the voice activation system. cific and optional features offered with the series.
Page 55 Voice activation system AT A GLANCE Activate voice command response on the smart‐ ▷ To have information on the operating princi‐ phone for this purpose. ple of the voice activation system read out loud: ›General information on voice control‹. ▷ To have help for the current menu read out Press and hold the button on the...
Page 56 Voice activation system AT A GLANCE transmitted to a service provider via an encrypted ▷ The volume is stored for the driver profile connection and stored locally there. currently used. Via iDrive: Information for Emergency "My Vehicle" Requests "iDrive settings" "Language"...
Page 57: General Settings
General settings AT A GLANCE General settings Vehicle features and "Time zone:" Select the desired setting. options The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐ rently used. This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ cific and optional features offered with the series. Setting the time It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.
Page 58 Concept displayed. If vehicle location has been activated, the current Press the Controller. vehicle position can be displayed in the BMW Make the settings for the month and year. Connected app or in the ConnectedDrive cus‐ tomer portal. Online Edition for Part no. 01402722630 - VI/18...
Page 59 General settings AT A GLANCE Activating/deactivating Depending on the light conditions, the bright‐ ness settings may not be clearly visible. Via iDrive: Selecting the contents of the "My Vehicle" main menu "Vehicle settings" "Vehicle tracking" For some menu items of the main menu, the dis‐ played contents can be selected.
Page 60 Online data, for instance Favorites, cookies. The vehicle offers different functions, whose use ▷ Office data, for instance voice notes. requires a data transfer to BMW or a service pro‐ ▷ Login accounts. vider. The data transfer can be deactivated for some functions.
Page 61 General settings AT A GLANCE Deleting data Function Connec‐ tion type Heed and follow the instructions on the Control Display. Making calls via the hands-free Bluetooth. Via iDrive: system. Using phone functions via iDrive. Switch on standby state. Using the smartphone Office "My Vehicle"...
Page 62 Operating the integrated information systems Bluetooth interface. and communication devices while driving can ▷ The remote control or BMW display key is in distract from traffic. It is possible to lose control the vehicle. of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
Page 63 General settings AT A GLANCE Activate function to show the contact pic‐ that, the mobile device does not function as ex‐ tures. pected. Move the Controller to the left. In this case, the following explanations can help: Why could the mobile phone not be paired or Pairing the mobile device with the connected? vehicle...
Page 64 General settings AT A GLANCE ▷ The number of phone book entries to be The following applications are possible: stored is too high. ▷ Exporting and importing driver profiles, refer ▷ Data volume of the contact too large, for in‐ to page 90.
Page 65 General settings AT A GLANCE Connecting device with Internet ▷ Devices such as fans or lamps. hotspot Functional requirement Via iDrive: Compatible device, refer to page 62, with USB "My Vehicle" interface. "iDrive settings" Connecting the device "Mobile devices" Connect the USB storage device using a suitable "Connect new device"...
Page 66 General settings AT A GLANCE Operation ▷ "Hide hotspot" Activate or deactivate the function. For more information, refer to the Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle or the printed Confirm the entry of the hotspot code or net‐ Owner's Manual for navigation, entertainment, work name: communication.
Page 67 General settings AT A GLANCE Switching on WiFi Displaying the device list Via iDrive: All devices paired with or connected to the vehi‐ cle are displayed in the device list. "My Vehicle" Via iDrive: "iDrive settings" "My Vehicle" "Mobile devices" "iDrive settings"...
Page 68 "My Vehicle" dates. "iDrive settings" Updates and current information is available at "Mobile devices" www.bmw.com/update. Select device. Displaying the installed software "Connect device" version The functions that were assigned to the device before disconnecting are assigned to the device The software version installed in the vehicle is when it is reconnected.
Page 69 General settings AT A GLANCE "USB" "Install software" "OK" Wait for the update to complete. "Shut down system" If necessary, switch off the engine first. Restoring the software version The software version before the last software update and the version before the first software update can be restored.
Page 70: Owner's Manual Media
Owner's Manual media AT A GLANCE Owner's Manual media Vehicle features and Integrated Owner's Manual options in the vehicle This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ Concept cific and optional features offered with the series. The Integrated Owner's Manual specifically de‐ It also describes features that are not necessarily scribes features and functions found in the vehi‐...
Page 71 Owner's Manual media AT A GLANCE Opening when a Check Control Press desired programmable mem‐ message is displayed ory button and hold for more than 2 seconds. Directly from the Check Control message on the Control Display: Executing "Owner's Manual" Press the corresponding button.
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Page 73 CONTROLS Opening and closing ................. 74 Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel ............101 Transporting children safely ..............115 Driving ....................... 120 Displays ..................... 139 Lights ......................156 Safety ......................163 Driving stability control systems ............195 Driver assistance systems ..............199 Driving comfort ..................
Page 74: Opening And Closing
Do not lock is delivered with two remote controls or one re‐ the vehicle from the outside when there are mote control and the BMW display key. people in it. Each remote control contains a replaceable bat‐...
Page 75 Opening and closing CONTROLS Overview ▷ Depending on the settings, the welcome light and headlight courtesy delay feature, refer to page 157, are switched on. ▷ Automatically folded in exterior mirrors are folded open. This function must be activated in the settings, refer to page 92. ▷...
Page 76 Opening and closing CONTROLS Tailgate If the drive-ready state is still switched on when you lock the vehicle, the vehicle horn honks twice. In this case, the drive-ready state must be General information switched off by means of the Start/Stop button. To avoid locking it in the vehicle, do not place the remote control in the cargo area.
Page 77 Opening and closing CONTROLS Switching on the headlight Additional remote controls courtesy delay feature Additional remote controls are available from a dealer’s service center or another qualified serv‐ Press the button on the remote control. ice center or repair shop. Set the duration, refer to page 157.
Page 78 General information The BMW display key is supplied with an addi‐ tional mechanical key. If the display key is used, the mechanical key should be carried with you, for instance in the wallet. The mechanical key is used like the integrated key, refer to page 82.
Page 79 Opening and closing CONTROLS Persons who spend a lengthy time in the vehi‐ 7 Back cle while being exposed to extreme tempera‐ 8 Switch the display on/off tures are at risk of injury or death. Do not lock 9 Micro-USB charging socket the vehicle from the outside when there are people in it.
Page 80 Opening and closing CONTROLS If the information area contains more than one Press the button on the left side of the display page, then page indicators are shown beneath key. the information. Operating concept The indicator for the current page has been filled in.
Page 81 General information tray. A Check Control message is displayed. BMW display key detection by the vehicle may Safety information malfunction under the following circumstances: ▷ The battery of the display key is discharged.
Page 82 Safety information Switching on drive-ready state via emergency detection of the BMW display key WARNING For some country versions, unlocking from the inside is only possible with special knowledge.
Page 83 Opening and closing CONTROLS Locking/unlocking via the door The alarm system is triggered when the door is opened, if the vehicle has been unlocked via the lock door lock. Pull and hold the door handle outward with In order to stop the alarm, unlock the vehicle with one hand.
Page 84 Opening and closing CONTROLS Opening Unlocking ▷ Press the button to unlock all the doors. Pull the door opener above the armrest. ▷ Front doors: pull the door handle on the door to open the door. The other doors remain locked.
Page 85 Opening and closing CONTROLS Closing Opening Touch the grooved surface on the handle of a Press button on the exterior of the tailgate. closed vehicle door with your finger and hold it This corresponds with pressing the button there without grasping the door handle. on the remote control.
Page 86 Opening and closing CONTROLS Safety information Opening Perform the foot movement described earlier. WARNING Before the trunk lid opens, the hazard warning system flashes. During no-touch activation, vehicle parts may be touched, such as the hot exhaust gas sys‐ Moving your foot again will stop the opening mo‐ tem.
Page 87 Opening and closing CONTROLS Tailgate Without automatic tailgate operation General information Opening from the outside To avoid locking it in the vehicle, do not place the remote control in the cargo area. Depending on the vehicle equipment and coun‐ try version, it is also possible to have the doors unlocked.
Page 88 Opening and closing CONTROLS Closing Interruption of the opening procedure The opening operation is interrupted: ▷ When the vehicle starts moving. ▷ By pressing the button on the outside of the tailgate. Pressing again closes the trunk lid. ▷ By pressing the button on the inside of the tailgate.
Page 89 Opening and closing CONTROLS Locking separately General information The switch in the glove compartment decouples the tailgate from the central locking system, so it can no longer be opened. If the glove compartment is locked with the integrated key, the remote control can be handed over without the integrated key, for in‐...
Page 90 Opening and closing CONTROLS Automatic Soft Closing The new driver profile is assigned to the remote control currently used. There is an additional guest profile available that Safety information is not assigned to any remote control. It can be used to apply settings in the vehicle without changing the personal driver profiles.
Page 91 Opening and closing CONTROLS Guest profile ▷ Volumes, tone. ▷ Control Display. The guest profile is for individual settings that are stored in none of the three personal driver pro‐ ▷ Navigation. files. ▷ Via iDrive: ▷ PDC Park Distance Control. "My Vehicle"...
Page 92 Select USB storage device, as needed, refer to page 64. ▷ Online General information Via the BMW ConnectedDrive customer Depending on the package and country version, portal. various settings are available for the remote con‐ trol functions. Importing driver profiles...
Page 93 Opening and closing CONTROLS Confirmation signals from the ▷ "All doors" vehicle The entire vehicle is unlocked. Via iDrive: Tailgate "My Vehicle" Depending on the vehicle equipment and coun‐ "Vehicle settings" try version, this setting may not be offered. "Doors/Key" Via iDrive: Deactivate or activate the desired confirma‐...
Page 94 Opening and closing CONTROLS After drive-ready state is switched off by Diagnosis. Socket for the OBD Onboard Di‐ pressing the Start/Stop button, the locked ve‐ agnosis, refer to page 338. hicle is automatically unlocked. The alarm system signals these changes visually and acoustically: Folding mirrors automatically ▷...
Page 95 Opening and closing CONTROLS Indicator light on the interior Avoiding unintentional alarms mirror General information The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor can trigger an alarm, although no unauthorized action occurred. Possible situations for an unwanted alarm: ▷ In automatic vehicle washes. ▷...
Page 96 Opening and closing CONTROLS Power windows The window opens automatically. Pressing the switch again stops the motion. Convenient opening via the remote control, refer Safety information to page 75. Closing WARNING When operating the windows, body parts and ▷ Pull the switch to the resistance point. objects can be jammed.
Page 97 Opening and closing CONTROLS Operation The window closes with limited jam protec‐ tion. If the closing force exceeds a specific Press the button to open the closed threshold, closing is interrupted. roller sunblind or to close the open roller sunblind. Pull the switch past the resistance point If the button is pressed again during the move‐...
Page 98 Opening and closing CONTROLS The glass sunroof can be operated when the position. The sun protection standby state is switched on. does not move. ▷ The tilted glass sunroof closes. Safety information Opening/closing the glass WARNING sunroof and sun protection Body parts can be jammed when operating the separately glass sunroof.
Page 99 Opening and closing CONTROLS Closing from the raised position Convenient opening via the remote control, refer to page 75. without jam protection Closing via Comfort Access, refer to page 84. If there is an external danger, proceed as follows: Comfort position In some models, the wind noises in the car's in‐...
Page 100 Opening and closing CONTROLS Initialization is complete once the glass sunroof and sun protection have opened then closed again. Online Edition for Part no. 01402722630 - VI/18...
Page 101: Seats, Mirrors, And Steering Wheel
Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel CONTROLS Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel Vehicle features and WARNING options With a backrest inclined too far to the rear, the efficacy of the safety belt can no longer be en‐ This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ sured.
Page 102 Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel CONTROLS Overview Seat tilt 1 Thigh support Move switch up or down. 2 Forward/backward, height, seat tilt Backrest tilt 3 Upper backrest 4 Backrest width 5 Lumbar support 6 Backrest tilt, head restraint Forward/backward Move switch forward or backward. Thigh support Multifunctional seat Push switch forward or backward.
Page 103 Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel CONTROLS Sport seat To make it easier to enter and exit the vehicle, the backrest width temporarily opens fully. Settings ▷ Press the front section of the button: The backrest width de‐ creases. ▷ Press the rear section of the button: Pull the lever at the front of the seat and push The backrest width increases.
Page 104 Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel CONTROLS Safety belts stance in the event of an accident or during braking and evasive maneuvers. There is a risk of injuries or danger to life. Make sure that all Number of safety belts and occupants are wearing safety belts correctly.
Page 105 Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel CONTROLS Display in the instrument cluster Insert the tongue plate into the safety belt buckle. The safety belt buckle must engage The indicator light in the instrument cluster illu‐ audibly. minates after the engine is started. Symbol Description Green: the safety belt is buckled on the corresponding rear seat.
Page 106 Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel CONTROLS Adjusting the height: power head ▷ Adjust the distance so that the head re‐ straint is as close as possible to the back restraints of the head. Adjust the distance via the backrest tilt as needed. WARNING Body parts can be jammed when moving the head restraint.
Page 107 Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel CONTROLS Adjusting the side extensions WARNING Body parts can be jammed when moving the head restraint. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that the area of movement is clear when moving the head restraint. WARNING Objects on the head restraint reduce the pro‐...
Page 108 Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel CONTROLS Adjusting the height Installing Proceed in the reverse order to install the head restraint. Mirrors Exterior mirrors General information The height of the outer head restraints can be The mirror on the front passenger side is more adjusted.
Page 109 Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel CONTROLS Overview Folding the mirrors in and out is helpful in the fol‐ lowing situations: ▷ In vehicle washes. ▷ On narrow roads. Mirrors that were folded in are folded out auto‐ matically at a speed of approx. 25 mph/40 km/h. Automatic heating Both exterior mirrors are automatically heated whenever drive-ready state is switched on.
Page 110 Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel CONTROLS ▷ In the mirror glass. The current steering wheel position can be stored using the memory function, refer to ▷ On the back of the mirror. page 111. Overview Settings Functional requirements Move the steering wheel to the preferred height and angle to suit your seating position by press‐...
Page 111 Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel CONTROLS Overview If the trip is resumed within approx. 15 minutes after an intermediate stop, the heated steering wheel activates automatically if the function was switched on at the end of the last trip. Memory function Concept The following settings can be stored and, if nec‐...
Page 112 Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel CONTROLS ▷ Pelvis activation. "Seat massage" ▷ Upper body activation. Select the desired setting. ▷ Full body activation. Seat heating ▷ Back massage. ▷ Shoulder massage. ▷ Lumbar massage. Overview ▷ Upper body training. Front ▷...
Page 113 Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel CONTROLS Overview When ECO PRO is activated, refer to page 280, the heater output is reduced. Switching off Press button and hold until bar display on the climate control display goes out. Seat heating distribution The heating action in the seat cushion and the seat backrest can be distributed in different Active seat ventilation...
Page 114 Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel CONTROLS been switched on. A new alignment is carried out after the settings have been changed. Depending on the equipment package, the fol‐ lowing functions can be automatically activated: ▷ Seat heating. ▷ Heated steering wheel. ▷...
Page 115: Transporting Children Safely
Transporting children safely CONTROLS Transporting children safely Vehicle features and Transport children younger than 13 years of age or shorter than 5 ft/150 cm only in the rear seat options in suitable child restraint systems designed for the age, weight and size of the child. Children This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐...
Page 116 Transporting children safely CONTROLS Safety information sure that the child restraint system fits securely against the backrest. If possible, adjust the backrest tilt for all affected backrests and cor‐ WARNING rectly adjust the seats. Make sure that seats Active front-seat passenger airbags can injure a and backrests are securely engaged or locked.
Page 117 Transporting children safely CONTROLS Mounts for the lower LATCH change the backrest width again and do not call up a memory position. anchors Child seat security General information The lower anchors may be used to attach the CRS to the vehicle seat up to a combined child and CRS weight of 65 lb/30 kg when the child is restrained by the internal harnesses.
Page 118 Transporting children safely CONTROLS Before installing LATCH child child restraint systems to the upper retaining straps. restraint fixing systems Pull the safety belt away from the area of the child restraint system. Anchors The respective symbol shows the anchor Assembly of LATCH child for the upper retaining strap.
Page 119 Transporting children safely CONTROLS Tighten the retaining strap by pulling it down. Lower and lock head restraints as needed. Locking the doors and windows in the rear General information In certain situations it may be advisable to secure the rear doors and windows, for instance when transporting children.
Page 120: Driving
Driving CONTROLS Driving Vehicle features and life. Keep the exhaust pipe free and ensure suf‐ ficient ventilation. options This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ WARNING cific and optional features offered with the series. An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and It also describes features that are not necessarily possibly roll away.
Page 121 Driving CONTROLS Diesel engine Depending on the selected driving mode, refer to page 136, the system is automatically activated If the engine is cold and temperatures are below or deactivated. approx. 32 ℉/0 ℃, the start process may be de‐ layed somewhat due to automatic preheating.
Page 122 Driving CONTROLS The display indicates that the ▷ After driving in reverse. conditions for an automatic en‐ ▷ Use of fuel with high ethanol content. gine stop have not been met. Starting the engine Functional requirements Total time with switched-off engine ECO PRO, refer to page 280, Steptronic transmission driving mode: depending on the...
Page 123 Driving CONTROLS Using the button ▷ Steptronic transmission: Change from selector lever position D to N or ▷ Steptronic transmission: Change from selector lever position P to N, D, or R. ▷ Vehicle battery is heavily discharged. ▷ Start of an oil level measurement. Intelligent Auto Start/Stop Press button.
Page 124 Driving CONTROLS ▷ Selector lever position P is engaged auto‐ matically. WARNING Set the parking brake. Unattended children or animals can cause the vehicle to move and endanger themselves and Automatic deactivation traffic, for instance due to the following actions: ▷...
Page 125 Driving CONTROLS Pull the switch and hold it. The vehicle brakes ▷ The driver's door is opened while the vehicle hard while the switch is being pulled. is stationary. ▷ The moving vehicle is brought to a standstill The indicator light in the instrument clus‐ using the parking brake.
Page 126 Driving CONTROLS There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not After stepping on the brake pedal, for instance leave children or animals unattended in the ve‐ when stopping at a traffic light, the vehicle is au‐ hicle. Take the remote control with you when tomatically secured against rolling.
Page 127 Driving CONTROLS Triple turn signal activation Secure the vehicle against rolling away, for in‐ stance with a wheel chock, after existing the ve‐ Lightly tap the lever up or down. hicle. The triple turn signal duration can be adjusted. Via iDrive: After a power failure To reestablish parking brake functionality after a "My Vehicle"...
Page 128 Driving CONTROLS Washer/wiper system ▷ Fast wiper speed, position 3. When travel is interrupted with the wiper system switched on: when travel continues, the wipers General information resume at their previous speed. Do not use the wipers if the windshield is dry, as this may damage the wiper blades or cause them Switching off and brief wipe to become worn more quickly.
Page 129 Driving CONTROLS Activating Windshield washer system Safety information WARNING The washer fluid can freeze onto the window at low temperatures and obstruct the view. There is a risk of an accident. Only use the washer systems, if the washer fluid cannot freeze. Use washer fluid with antifreeze, if needed.
Page 130 Driving CONTROLS Fold-away position of the wipers Press and hold the wiper level down, until the wipers stop in a close to vertical position. Concept The fold-out position enables the wipers to be folded away from the windshield. General information Important, for instance when changing the wiper blades or when folding out under frosty condi‐...
Page 131 Follow the usage instructions on the washer fluid container. Use of BMW’s Windshield Washer Concentrate or the equivalent is recommended. The washer fluid reservoir is located in the en‐...
Page 132 Driving CONTROLS Safety information ▷ After the drive-ready state is switched off and selector lever position R, D or M/S is en‐ gaged. WARNING ▷ If the driver's safety belt is unbuckled, the An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and driver's door is opened, and the brake pedal possibly roll away.
Page 133 Driving CONTROLS Engaging selector lever position N Press and hold the button to release the se‐ lector lever lock. Switch on drive-ready state while pressing on the brake pedal. If necessary, release the parking brake. If necessary, switch off Automatic Hold, refer to page 125.
Page 134 M/S manual mode once the maximum speed is reached. Push the selector lever to the right. Depending on the BMW M drive configuration, D is displayed in the instrument cluster. this function is active independently of the driv‐...
Page 135 Driving CONTROLS General information ▷ The lowest possible gear can be selected by pulling and holding the left shift paddle. Shifting The selected gear is briefly displayed in the in‐ strument cluster, followed by the current gear. The vehicle only shifts at suitable engine and road speeds.
Page 136 Driving CONTROLS A Check Control message is displayed. TRACTION is displayed in the instrument cluster and the indicator light for DSC OFF lights up. Engage selector lever position S. With the left foot, forcefully press down on the brake. Press and hold down the accelerator pedal beyond the resistance point at the full throttle position, kickdown.
Page 137 Driving CONTROLS Driving modes ▷ Adaptive chassis. ▷ Adaptive Drive. Button Driving Configuration ▷ Active roll stabilization. mode ▷ Adaptive M chassis. SPORT INDIVIDUAL ▷ M Dynamic Professional SPORT ▷ Integral Active Steering. PLUS ▷ Display in the instrument cluster. COMFORT ▷...
Page 138 Driving CONTROLS Configuration Configuration Via iDrive: Via iDrive: "My Vehicle" "My Vehicle" "Vehicle settings" "Vehicle settings" If necessary, "Driving Experience Control" If necessary, "Driving Experience Control" "Configure SPORT INDIVIDUAL" "Configure ECO PRO INDIVIDUAL" Select the desired setting. Select the desired setting. The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐...
Page 139: Displays
Displays CONTROLS Displays Vehicle features and Variable displays options Service requirements 146 4 Instrument cluster with enhanced features: tachometer 144 This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ cific and optional features offered with the series. Instrument cluster with enhanced features: It also describes features that are not necessarily ECO PRO displays 280 available in your vehicle, e.
Page 140 Displays CONTROLS General information ▷ "STANDARD": all displays on the instru‐ ment cluster are active. A Check Control message is displayed as a com‐ ▷ "REDUCED" all displays on the instru‐ bination of indicator or warning lights and SMS ment cluster are reduced to the essential. text messages in the instrument cluster and, if applicable, in the Head-up Display.
Page 141 Displays CONTROLS Airbag system DSC Dynamic Stability Control is deactivated or DTC Dynamic Traction Airbag system and belt tensioner are not Control is activated working. DSC is deactivated or DTC is activated. Have the vehicle checked immediately by a dealer’s service center or another qualified DSC, refer to page 195, and DTC, refer service center or repair shop.
Page 142 Displays CONTROLS Steering system Parking light/low beams, automatic headlight control, refer to page 156. Steering system may not be working. Have the system checked by a dealer’s Lane departure warning service center or another qualified serv‐ ice center or repair shop. The indicator light lights up: the system is activated.
Page 143 Select the desired text message. messages Select desired setting: Via iDrive: ▷ "Call BMW Accident Assistance" "My Vehicle" Contact BMW Group Accident Assis‐ "Vehicle status" tance. Move the Controller to the left. ▷ "Service request" "Check Control" Contact a dealer’s service center or an‐...
Page 144 Displays CONTROLS Tachometer Display additional information about the Check Control message in the Integrated Owner's Manual. Always avoid engine speeds in the red warning field. In this range, the fuel supply is reduced to Messages after trip completion protect the engine. Special messages displayed while driving are displayed again after drive-ready state is Shift point indicator...
Page 145 Displays CONTROLS Indicator light In the instrument ▷ Arrow 3: the field lights up red. Do not wait any further to shift. cluster When the maximum possible speed is reached, A red indicator light is displayed. the entire display flashes. The fuel supply is re‐ duced to protect the engine.
Page 146 The Check Control message appears continu‐ Some information on service requirements can ously below a range of approx. 30 miles/50 km. also be shown on the BMW display key. Safety information Display Detailed information on service...
Page 147 Displays CONTROLS Via iDrive: On vehicles without a gear shift indicator, the en‐ gaged gear is displayed. "My Vehicle" Example Description "Vehicle status" Move the Controller to the left. Fuel efficient gear is set. "Service required" "Vehicle inspection" Shift into fuel efficient gear. "Date:"...
Page 148 Displays CONTROLS Overview "Instrument panel" "Road signs" Camera Display General information Speed Limit Info is displayed in the instrument cluster and, if applicable, in the Head-up Display. Speed Limit Info Current speed limit. The camera is installed near the interior mirror. Keep the windshield in front of the interior mirror clean and clear.
Page 149 Displays CONTROLS Activating a list and adjusting ▷ If the speed limits vary with the time of day and the day of the week. the setting ▷ In areas not covered by the navigation sys‐ tem. ▷ When roads differ from the navigation, such as due to changes in road routing.
Page 150 Displays CONTROLS Calling up information Information in detail Odometer and trip odometer Displaying/resetting miles ▷ Press the knob to display the trip miles. When the drive-ready state is switched off, miles and trip miles are displayed. Press and hold button on signal lever. ▷...
Page 151 Displays CONTROLS Display ▷ Current fuel consumption, arrow 3. Average speed and average fuel consumption General information Average speed and average fuel consumption are calculated for the distance traveled since the last reset in the Onboard Computer. Periods in which the vehicle is parked with the ▷...
Page 152 Displays CONTROLS Onboard Computer on the "Trip computer" Move the Controller to the left, if needed. Control Display ▷ "Reset": all values are reset. ▷ "Automatic reset": all values are reset Concept approx. 4 hours after the vehicle has The Onboard Computer displays different vehi‐ come to a standstill.
Page 153 "Engine oil level": Electronic engine oil level check, refer to page 331. Turn the Controller until the desired speed is displayed. ▷ "Diesel exhaust fluid": BMW Advanced Diesel, refer to page 292. Press the Controller. ▷ "Check Control": Check Control mes‐...
Page 154 Displays CONTROLS Selecting displays in the Head-up "Displays" Display "Head-Up Display" Via iDrive: "Head-Up Display" "My Vehicle" Display "iDrive settings" "Displays" Overview "Head-Up Display" The following information is displayed on the Head-up Display: "INDIVIDUAL" ▷ Speed. Select the desired setting. ▷...
Page 155 Displays CONTROLS Turn the Controller until the desired height is For this reason, it is strongly suggested to have reached. the special windshield replaced by a dealer’s service center or another qualified service center Press the Controller. or repair shop, if necessary. The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐...
Page 156: Lights
Lights CONTROLS Lights Vehicle features and Symbol Function options Parking lights. This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ Automatic headlight control. cific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not necessarily Adaptive light functions. available in your vehicle, e. g., due to the selected Low beams.
Page 157 Lights CONTROLS Low beams Headlight courtesy delay feature Position of switch: General information The low beams illuminate when drive-ready state The low beams stay lit for a particular time if the is switched on. high beams are switched on after standby state is switched on.
Page 158 Lights CONTROLS Activating For example, the sensors are unable to detect fog or hazy weather. In these situations, switch Position of switch: the light on manually. The adaptive light functions are active when the drive-ready state is switched on. Daytime running lights Adaptive Light Control Depending on the steering angle and other pa‐...
Page 159 Lights CONTROLS General information Sensitivity of the high-beam Assistant The high-beam Assistant ensures that the high beams are switched on, whenever the traffic sit‐ General information uation allows. In the low speed range, the high beams are not switched on by the system. The sensitivity of the high-beam Assistant can The system responds to light from oncoming be adjusted.
Page 160 Lights CONTROLS Settings wagons; when driving close to train or ship traffic; or at animal crossings. Adjust the brightness with the ▷ In tight curves, on hilltops or in depressions, thumbwheel. in cross traffic or half-obscured oncoming traffic on highways. ▷...
Page 161 Lights CONTROLS Switching the reading lights Setting the brightness on/off Via iDrive: Press button. "My Vehicle" "Vehicle settings" Depending on the vehicle equipment, the read‐ "Lighting" ing lights are located next to the interior lights in "Interior lighting" the front and rear. "Brightness"...
Page 162 Lights CONTROLS "Interior lighting" "Bowers & Wilkins" The selected setting is stored for the driver pro‐ file currently used. Setting the brightness Via iDrive: "My Vehicle" "Vehicle settings" "Lighting" "Interior lighting" "Brightness" Select the desired setting. Online Edition for Part no. 01402722630 - VI/18...
Page 163: Safety
Safety CONTROLS Safety Vehicle features and It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due to the selected options options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and systems. When us‐ This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ ing these functions and systems, the applicable cific and optional features offered with the series.
Page 164 Vehicle modifications for a person with disabili‐ ▷ Always grasp the steering wheel on the ties may affect the air bag system; contact BMW steering wheel rim. Hold your hands at the Customer Relations for further information. 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions, to keep the...
Page 165 Safety CONTROLS Functional readiness of the Automatic deactivation of the airbag system front-seat passenger airbags Safety information Concept The system reads if the front passenger seat is occupied by measuring the human body's resist‐ WARNING ance. Individual components can be hot after trigger‐ Front, knee, and side airbag on the front pas‐...
Page 166 Safety CONTROLS ▷ Do not attach covers, cushions, ball mats or restraint system has been detected and the other items to the front passenger seat un‐ front-seat passenger airbags are not activated. less they are specifically determined to be Strength of the driver's and safe for use on the front passenger seat.
Page 167 Safety CONTROLS Intelligent Safety conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively in‐ tervene where appropriate. Concept Intelligent Safety enables central operation of the WARNING driver assistance system. Due to system limits, individual functions can malfunction during tow-starting/towing with the General information Intelligent Safety systems activated.
Page 168 Safety CONTROLS Press the button: If the vehicle is equipped with a radar sensor, the approach control warning is additionally control‐ The menu for the intelligent safety sys‐ led via the cruise control radar sensor. tem is displayed. Intersection warning when equipped with a radar If all Intelligent Safety systems were switched off, sensor: in addition, a warning is issued at inter‐...
Page 169 Safety CONTROLS Camera Watch traffic closely and actively intervene where appropriate. WARNING Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a sub‐ stitute for the driver’s personal judgment. Due to its limits, the system might not output warn‐ ings or reactions or these might be output late, incorrectly, or without justification.
Page 170 Safety CONTROLS If all Intelligent Safety systems were switched off, The selected time is stored for the driver profile all systems are now switched on. currently used. "Configure INDIVIDUAL": depending on the Warning with braking function equipment version, the Intelligent Safety sys‐ tems can be individually configured.
Page 171 Safety CONTROLS Acute warnings can also be triggered without At speeds above approx. 130 mph/210 km/h, the previous forewarning. braking intervention occurs as a brief braking pressure. No automatic delay occurs. Brake intervention, City light The driver may cancel the braking intervention braking function by stepping on the accelerator pedal or by ac‐...
Page 172 Safety CONTROLS Evasion assistance ▷ Vehicles that suddenly swerve in front of you, or sharply decelerating vehicles. ▷ Vehicles with an unusual rear appearance. Concept ▷ Two-wheeled vehicles ahead of you. The system supports the driver in making eva‐ ▷ Intersection warning: crossing vehicles if their sive maneuvers in certain situations, such as speed is higher than your own speed.
Page 173 Safety CONTROLS WARNING Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a sub‐ stitute for the driver’s personal judgment. Due to its limits, the system might not output warn‐ ings or reactions or these might be output late, incorrectly, or without justification. There is a risk of an accident.
Page 174 Safety CONTROLS Warning with evasion support Thus, a system reaction might not come or might come late. Display in the instrument cluster E.g., the following situations may not be de‐ tected: A warning symbol appears in the instrument cluster and in the Head-up Display if a collision ▷...
Page 175 Safety CONTROLS When driving at city speeds, the system will is‐ Watch traffic closely and actively intervene sue a warning if there is imminent risk of a colli‐ where appropriate. sion with pedestrians, and support with a braking function. WARNING General information Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a sub‐...
Page 176 Safety CONTROLS Camera Some Intelligent Safety systems cannot be indi‐ vidually switched off. Press and hold this button. All Intelligent Safety systems are switched off. Button Status Button lights up green: all Intelligent Safety systems are switched on. The camera is installed near the interior mirror. Button lights up orange: some Intelli‐...
Page 177 Safety CONTROLS The braking intervention occurs only if vehicle ▷ If the driving stability control systems are de‐ stability has not been restricted, for instance by activated, for instance DSC OFF. deactivating the DSC Dynamic Stability Control. ▷ If the field of view of the camera or the wind‐ The driver may cancel the braking intervention shield is dirty or covered in the area of the in‐...
Page 178 Safety CONTROLS General information In addition, the system also detects animals above a certain minimum size, for instance deer. Thermal image Display on the Control Display with thermal im‐ age activated: ▷ People detected by the system: in light yel‐ low.
Page 179 Safety CONTROLS conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively in‐ When the vehicle lighting is switched on, the tervene where appropriate. camera objective is cleaned at regular intervals when the windshield washer system, refer to page 129, is activated. Overview Switching on Buttons in the vehicle Switching on automatically When it is dark outside, the system is automati‐...
Page 180 Safety CONTROLS With animal warnings, no distinction is made be‐ Symbol Meaning tween the central or expanded area. Symbol lights up Prewarning. The entire area moves along with the vehicle in red. the direction of the steering angle and changes with the vehicle speed.
Page 181 Safety CONTROLS Limits of pedestrian and animal Vehicles with side collision warning: if in the speed range up to 130 mph/210 km/h a lane detection marking is crossed, the system intervenes with a In some situations, it may occur that pedestrians brief active steering intervention in addition to vi‐...
Page 182 Safety CONTROLS Overview "Configure INDIVIDUAL": depending on the equipment version, the Intelligent Safety sys‐ tems can be individually configured. The individ‐ Button in the vehicle ual settings are activated and stored for the driver profile currently used. As soon as a setting is changed on the menu, all settings of the menu are activated.
Page 183 Safety CONTROLS Display in the instrument cluster ▷ "Always": the system issues a warning whenever a hazardous situation is de‐ The system illuminates green: at least tected. one lane marking was detected and ▷ "Reduced": some warnings are sup‐ warnings can be issued. pressed depending on the situation, for instance during passing without a turn Warning function...
Page 184 Safety CONTROLS Active Blind Spot Detection System limits Safety information Concept Active Blind Spot Detection detects vehicles in WARNING the blind spot or vehicles approaching from be‐ The system can react not at all, too late, incor‐ hind in the adjacent lane. A warning is issued in rectly, or without justification due to the system various gradations in these situations.
Page 185 Safety CONTROLS Safety information Radar sensors WARNING The system cannot serve as a substitute for the driver’s personal judgment in assessing visibility and traffic situation. There is a risk of an acci‐ dent. Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively intervene where appropriate.
Page 186 Safety CONTROLS Vehicles with side collision warning: "INDIVIDUAL": the Intelligent Safety systems are switched on according to the individual settings. switching steering intervention on/off Some Intelligent Safety systems cannot be indi‐ vidually switched off. The steering intervention can be switched on and off separately for Active Blind Spot Detec‐...
Page 187 Safety CONTROLS With side collision warning ▷ If the bumper is dirty, iced up, or covered, for instance by stickers. If at speeds between 45 mph/70 km/h and ▷ If cargo protrudes. 130 mph/210 km/h the vibrating steering wheel is ignored and the lane marking crossed, the sys‐ For vehicles with side collision warning, the tem intervenes with a brief active steering inter‐...
Page 188 Safety CONTROLS Side collision warning WARNING Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a sub‐ Concept stitute for the driver’s personal judgment. Due The system helps to avoid imminent side colli‐ to its limits, the system might not output warn‐ sions. ings or reactions or these might be output late, incorrectly, or without justification.
Page 189 Safety CONTROLS Switching on/off Switching on automatically The side collision warning activates automatically after departure if the function was switched on at the end of the last trip. Switching on/off manually Press the button. Front bumper. The menu for the intelligent safety sys‐ tem is displayed.
Page 190 Safety CONTROLS garding the system limits and actively intervene Button Status if needed. Button lights up green: all Intelligent Safety systems are switched on. Functional limitations Button lights up orange: some Intelli‐ The system may not be fully functional in the fol‐ gent Safety systems are switched off lowing situations: or currently unavailable.
Page 191 Safety CONTROLS Rear collision prevention conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively in‐ tervene where appropriate. Concept Overview The system reacts to vehicles approaching from behind. Radar sensors General information The radar sensors are located in the rear bumper. Two radar sensors in the rear bumper monitor Always keep the bumper in the area of the radar the area behind the vehicle.
Page 192 Safety CONTROLS ▷ If the bumper is dirty, iced up, or covered, traffic closely and actively intervene where ap‐ for instance by stickers. propriate. ▷ If cargo protrudes. Function Active Protection When the safety belt is fastened, the driver's and passenger's belt straps are automatically tight‐...
Page 193 Safety CONTROLS Harder vehicle braking After travel has begun, the system monitors cer‐ tain aspects of the driver's behavior, so that de‐ It can be necessary to bring the vehicle in certain creasing alertness or fatigue can be detected. situations to a halt quicker. This procedure takes the following criteria into To do this, for a short time the braking pressure account:...
Page 194 Safety CONTROLS The break recommendation is repeated after 20 minutes. After a break, another recommendation to take a break cannot be displayed until after approxi‐ mately 45 minutes. System limits The function may be limited in the following sit‐ uations, for instance and will either output an in‐ correct warning or no warning at all: ▷...
Page 195: Driving Stability Control Systems
Driving stability control systems CONTROLS Driving stability control systems Vehicle features and Adaptive brake assistant options In combination with Active Cruise Control, this system ensures that the brakes respond even This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ more rapidly when braking in critical situations. cific and optional features offered with the series.
Page 196 Driving stability control systems CONTROLS Safety information Deactivating/activating DSC General information WARNING When DSC is deactivated, driving stability is re‐ The system cannot serve as a substitute for the duced during acceleration and when driving in driver’s personal judgment in assessing the curves.
Page 197 Driving stability control systems CONTROLS DTC Dynamic Traction Activating/deactivating DTC Control Activating DTC Press button. Concept TRACTION is displayed in the instru‐ DTC is a version of the DSC Dynamic Stability ment cluster and the indicator light for DSC OFF Control where forward momentum is optimized.
Page 198 Driving stability control systems CONTROLS Using snow chains driving forces to the front and rear axles as de‐ manded by the driving situation and road surface. In order to guarantee free running of the wheels when operating with snow chains, rear axle steering of the integral active steering must be Integral Active Steering switched off when snow chains are mounted.
Page 199: Driver Assistance Systems
Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Driver assistance systems Vehicle features and WARNING options The use of the system can lead to an increased risk of accidents in the following situations, This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ for instance: cific and optional features offered with the series. ▷...
Page 200 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Switching cruise control on/off Setting the speed Switching on Maintaining and storing the speed Press button on the steering wheel. The indicator lights in the instrument cluster light up and the mark in the speedometer is set to the current speed.
Page 201 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS ▷ Each time the rocker switch is pressed to the ▷ Orange/white marking: system is interrupted, resistance point, the desired speed increases the marking indicates the stored speed. or decreases by 1 mph/1 km/h. ▷ No marking: system is switched off. ▷...
Page 202 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS The system maintains the desired speed on In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured clear roads. For this purpose, the vehicle acceler‐ against rolling away, follow the following: ates or brakes automatically. ▷ Set the parking brake. If a vehicle is driving ahead of you, the system ▷...
Page 203 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Camera Button Function Pause cruise control, refer to page 204. Continue cruise control with the last setting, refer to page 205. Without steering and lane control as‐ sistant: Increase distance, refer to page 205. Without steering and lane control as‐ The camera is installed near the interior mirror.
Page 204 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Setting the speed Press the button on the steering wheel. Maintaining and storing the speed The displays go out. The stored desired speed is deleted. Interrupting manually When active, press the button on the steering wheel. If interrupting the system while stationary, press on the brake pedal at the same time.
Page 205 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS With steering and lane control ▷ Each time the rocker switch is pressed to the resistance point, the desired speed increases assistant: adjusting distance or decreases by 1 mph/1 km/h. Press button repeatedly until the de‐ ▷...
Page 206 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Distance to vehicle ahead of you Detected vehicle Selected distance to the vehicle ahead of you is Symbol Description shown. Green symbol: Symbol Description A vehicle has been detected Distance 1 ahead of you. The system main‐ tains the set distance to the ve‐...
Page 207 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Distance information Swerving vehicles The symbol is displayed when the dis‐ tance from the vehicle traveling ahead is too short. The distance information is active in the follow‐ ing situations: ▷ Active Cruise Control switched off. ▷...
Page 208 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Engine power The desired speed is also maintained downhill. The speed may not be maintained on uphill grades if the engine power is insufficient. In ECO PRO driving mode, the vehicle may in‐ tentionally exceed or drop below the set desired speed in some situations, for instance on down‐...
Page 209 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Depending on the speed, the system orients it‐ self according to the lane markings or vehicles in front. Sensors on the steering wheel detect whether the steering wheel is being touched. Safety information WARNING Front side bumper. The system cannot serve as a substitute for the driver’s personal judgment in assessing the traffic situation.
Page 210 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS ▷ Above approx. 43 mph, 70 km/h: lane mark‐ ▷ At a speed above 130 mph/210 km/h. ing on both sides is detected. ▷ When the steering wheel is released. ▷ Below approx. 43 mph, 70 km/h: lane marking ▷...
Page 211 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS ▷ Active Blind Spot Detection and steering in‐ Symbol Description tervention are switched on, refer to page 184. Green steering wheel symbol, ▷ Speed between approx. 43 mph, 70 km/h gray lane marking symbol: and approx. 110 mph, 180 km/h. No lane marking detected, the vehicle follows the vehicle Changing lanes...
Page 212 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS PDC Park Distance Control garding the system limits and actively intervene if needed. Concept Hands on the steering wheel PDC is a support when parking. Objects that you The sensors cannot detect hand-steering wheel are approaching slowly in front of or behind the contact in the following situations: vehicle are indicated by signal tones and a dis‐...
Page 213 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Switching on/off WARNING Switching on automatically Due to high speeds when PDC Park Distance Control is activated, the warning can be de‐ The system switches on automatically in the fol‐ layed due to physical circumstances. There is a lowing situations: risk of injury or risk of damage to property.
Page 214 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS WARNING Visual warning Signal tones General information When approaching an object, an intermittent sound indicates the position of the object. E.g., if an object is detected to the left rear of the vehi‐ cle, a signal tone sounds from the left rear speaker.
Page 215 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS With parking assistant: side The function is available from walking speed while backing up or rolling backward. protection A press of the accelerator pedal interrupts the braking intervention. Concept After emergency braking to a stop, further creep‐ The system warns of obstacles on the side of ing toward an obstacle is possible.
Page 216 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS System limits ▷ With obstacles and persons at the edge of the lane. Safety information ▷ With soft obstacles or obstacles covered in foam material. ▷ With plants and bushes. WARNING ▷ Low objects already displayed, for instance The system can react not at all, too late, incor‐...
Page 217 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Camera PDC has failed. Have the system checked by a dealer’s service center or another qualified serv‐ ice center or repair shop. Without Surround View: rearview camera Concept The rearview camera provides assistance in The camera lens is located in the handle of the parking and maneuvering backwards.
Page 218 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Switching the view via iDrive Parking aid lines If the rearview camera view is not displayed, Pathway lines change the view via iDrive: Move the Controller to the left, if needed. "Rear view camera" The rearview camera image is displayed. Functional requirements ▷...
Page 219 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Turn the steering wheel to the point where Depending on the vehicle equipment, some as‐ the green pathway line covers the corre‐ sistance functions also consider data from the sponding turning radius line. PDC Park Distance Control. Follow the notes in the PDC Park Distance Con‐...
Page 220 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Safety information WARNING The system cannot serve as a substitute for the driver’s personal judgment in assessing the traffic situation. There is a risk of an accident. Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic and vehicle surroundings closely and ac‐ tively intervene where appropriate.
Page 221 With BMW Gesture Control: the movable camera perspective can be moved around the circle us‐ Selection window ing BMW Gesture Control, refer to page 51. The individual camera perspectives can be se‐ To leave the circle, move the Controller sideways lected in the selection window via iDrive.
Page 222 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS ▷ "Brightness", refer to page 225. Turning radius lines ▷ "Contrast", refer to page 225. ▷ "Parking aid lines", refer to page 222. ▷ "Obstacle marking", refer to page 222. ▷ "Car wash", refer to page 223. ▷...
Page 223 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS The colored thresholds of the obstacle markings Limits of side protection match the markings of the PDC Park Distance The system only displays stationary obstacles Control. that were previously detected by sensors while passing them. Vehicle wash view The system does not detect whether an obstacle moves later on.
Page 224 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Panorama View With navigation system: activation points Concept Concept Positions at which Panorama View is to switch on automatically can be stored as activation points as soon as a GPS signal is received. General information Up to ten activation points can be stored. Activation points can be used when driving for‐...
Page 225 Set the desired value. Concept Functional limitations Using the BMW Connected App and the camera images from Surround View, the vehicle sur‐ The system can be used only to a limited extent roundings can be displayed on a mobile device, in the following situations: for instance a smartphone.
Page 226 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS "Data privacy" with the middle of the parking space during diagonal parking. "Remote 3D View" General information Functional limitations The system may not be fully functional or may Handling not be available in the following situations: Parking assistant handling is divided into three ▷...
Page 227 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Functional requirements closely and actively intervene where appropri‐ ate. Ultrasound sensors Ensure full functionality: NOTICE ▷ Do not cover sensors, for instance with stick‐ The parking assistant can steer the vehicle over ers. or onto curbs. There is a risk of damage to ▷...
Page 228 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Switching on and activating ▷ Control Display shows suitable parking spaces at the edge of the road next to the ve‐ hicle symbol. When the parking assistant is Switching on with the button active, suitable parking spaces are high‐ Press park assistance button.
Page 229 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS The system takes over the steering. ▷ If the tailgate is open. Follow the instructions on the Control Dis‐ ▷ If doors are open. play. ▷ When setting the parking brake. Steptronic transmission: ▷ During acceleration. Press and hold the park assistance button for ▷...
Page 230 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS System limits ▷ With external interference of the ultrasound, for instance from passing vehicles or loud machines. Safety information ▷ When sensors are dirty, iced over, damaged or out of position. WARNING ▷ Under certain weather conditions such as The system can react not at all, too late, incor‐...
Page 231 BMW display cles. key without anybody in the vehicle. There is a Using the BMW display key, the vehicle can be risk of an accident. Protect the BMW display moved by approx. 1.5 times the vehicle length.
Page 232 ▷ Distance to parking space, max. 6.5 ft/2 m, ar‐ row 2. Rearview camera. ▷ The driver with the BMW display key is out‐ side the vehicle during Remote Control Park‐ ing. Maximum distance to the vehicle: ▷ Behind the vehicle, approx. 10–13 ft/3–...
Page 233 BMW display At the end of the reversing out procedure, re‐ key. The vehicle stops. lease the button on the side of the BMW dis‐ "ENGINE STOP": tap the button. The engine play key. The vehicle stops.
Page 234 Messages on the BMW display In the case of radio interference, function restric‐ tions may occur, refer to page 81, during Remote Control Parking with the BMW display key. The symbol identifies system messages. Limits of ultrasonic measurement Ultrasonic measurements might not function in...
Page 235 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Safety information ▷ With soft obstacles or obstacles covered in foam material. ▷ With plants and bushes. WARNING ▷ Low objects already displayed, for instance The system cannot serve as a substitute for the curbs, can move into the blind area of the driver’s personal judgment in assessing visibility sensors before or after a continuous tone and traffic situation.
Page 236 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS ▷ With the steering and lane control assistant active: when a certain driving distance is ex‐ ceeded. ▷ With an active parking operation of the park‐ ing assistant. WARNING General information Depending on the vehicle equipment, two addi‐ The respective display is called up on the Con‐...
Page 237 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Display in the camera view The respective boundary area, arrow 1, in the camera view flashes red, if vehicles are detected by the sensors. Yellow lines, arrow 2, mark the bumper of your own vehicle. Acoustic warning In addition to the optical indicator, a warning sig‐...
Page 238: Driving Comfort
Driving comfort CONTROLS Driving comfort Vehicle features and Adaptive Drive options Concept This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ Adaptive Drive is an actively controlled chassis/ cific and optional features offered with the series. suspension. The system increases driving com‐ It also describes features that are not necessarily fort and minimizes the lateral tilt when driving available in your vehicle, e.
Page 239 Driving comfort CONTROLS M Dynamic Professional Tuning The system offers several different tunings. Concept The tunings are assigned to the different driving modes of the Driving Dynamics Control, refer to M Dynamic Professional is an actively controlled page 136. sport chassis/suspension. The system increases driving comfort and minimizes the lateral tilt Driving mode Tuning...
Page 240: Climate Control
Climate control CONTROLS Climate control Vehicle features and Automatic climate control options Overview This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ Buttons in the vehicle cific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions.
Page 241 Climate control CONTROLS Press and hold the left button on the Button Function driver's side until the system Defrost and defog window, refer switches off. to page 244. ▷ On the front passenger side: Rear window defroster, refer to Press and hold the left button on the page 244.
Page 242 Climate control CONTROLS Switching on/off Depending on the weather, the windshield and side windows may fog up briefly when drive- Press button. ready state is switched on. The LED is illuminated with the AUTO The air conditioning is switched on automatically program switched on.
Page 243 Climate control CONTROLS Controlling the air flow manually With constant recirculated-air mode, the air qual‐ ity in the car's interior deteriorates and the fog‐ ging of the windows increases. Concept The air flow for climate control can be adjusted Switching on/off manually.
Page 244 Climate control CONTROLS SYNC program Rear window defroster Press the button. The LED lights up. Concept Depending on the equipment, the following set‐ The function is available with the engine running. tings of the driver's side can be transferred to the The rear window defroster switches off automat‐...
Page 245 Climate control CONTROLS Front ventilation Ventilation in rear, center Overview ▷ Lever for changing the air flow direction, ar‐ row 1. ▷ Lever for changing the air flow direction, ar‐ ▷ Thumbwheel for variable opening and closing row 1. of the vents, arrow 2. ▷...
Page 246 Climate control CONTROLS Rear automatic climate "Climate functions" "Rear climate" control The rear automatic climate control is not ready for operation if the automatic climate control is Overview switched off or if the function for defrosting the windows and removing condensation is active. Buttons in the vehicle Using the button: switching on Press any button except for the following:...
Page 247 Climate control CONTROLS General information General information The function is available with external tempera‐ To manually adjust air flow switch off AUTO pro‐ tures above approx. 32 ℉/0 ℃ and with the gram first. drive-ready state switched on. Operation Switching on/off Press the left or right side of the button: Press button.
Page 248 Thus, limit the maximum activation time to save the ve‐ Switching on hicle battery. The system will be available Switch on the display of the BMW display again after the engine is started or after a key. short trip.
Page 249 The departure time is preselected in two steps: Activate the desired departure time. ▷ Set departure times. Via BMW display key ▷ Activate departure times. Switch on the display of the BMW display Setting the departure time key. "Precondit. setting" Via iDrive Tap the symbol or the symbol.
Page 250 Climate control CONTROLS BMW recommends the use of genuine BMW The fragrance cartridges are located in the glove fragrance cartridges. compartment. The genuine BMW fragrance cartridges are not To ensure a pleasant fragrance inside of the ve‐ suitable for refilling. When a cartridge is empty, hicle when starting the trip, fragrancing can occur replace it with a new fragrance cartridge.
Page 251 Climate control CONTROLS Display Remove the cover of the fragrance cartridge. Hold the cover on the top to slide it from the The illustrations on the Control Display show the fragrance cartridge. actual filling level of the fragrance cartridges. Via iDrive: "My Vehicle"...
Page 252 Climate control CONTROLS Insert the fragrance cartridge without pres‐ Fragrance cartridge, arrow 2: second fra‐ sure into the cartridge holder. The cartridge grance indicated on the Control Display. snaps lightly into place. Pull desired fragrance cartridge from the Push the cartridge holder up, until it engages. holder.
Page 253: Interior Equipment
Interior equipment CONTROLS Interior equipment Vehicle features and Safety information options WARNING This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ Body parts can be jammed when operating re‐ cific and optional features offered with the series. mote-controlled systems, such as the garage It also describes features that are not necessarily door, using the integrated Universal Remote available in your vehicle, e.
Page 254 Interior equipment CONTROLS Control elements on the interior If the LED does not flash faster after at least 60 seconds, change the distance between mirror the interior mirror and the hand-held trans‐ mitter and repeat the step. Several more at‐ tempts at different distances may be neces‐...
Page 255 Interior equipment CONTROLS Synchronizing the universal remote control with Canada: if programming with the hand-held the system: transmitter was interrupted, hold down the in‐ terior mirror button and repeatedly press and Park the vehicle within range of the remote- release the hand-held transmitter button for controlled system.
Page 256 Interior equipment CONTROLS Glare shield from the side Emptying Folding out Fold the sun visor down. Unhook it from the holder and swing it to the side. Folding up Proceed in the reverse order to close the sun vi‐ sor. Pull the ashtray with the closed cover out of the cup holder.
Page 257 Interior equipment CONTROLS Sockets Front center console Concept The lighter socket can be used as a socket for electrical equipment when standby and drive- ready state are switched on. General information The total load of all sockets must not exceed 140 watts at 12 volts.
Page 258 Interior equipment CONTROLS Front center armrest Rear center console The center armrest contains a socket. The center console contains one or two sockets. Pull off the respective cover. Front center console In the cargo area Push the cover forward until it engages. A socket is located on the right side in the cargo area.
Page 259 Interior equipment CONTROLS In the center armrest A USB interface is located in the center console. A USB interface is located in the center armrest. Steptronic transmission: in the center console NOTICE Objects in the storage compartment, e.g., large USB connectors, may block or damage the cover when it is being opened or closed.
Page 260: Storage Compartments
Storage compartments CONTROLS Storage compartments Vehicle features and ▷ Glove compartment on the driver's side, refer to page 261. options ▷ Compartments in the doors, refer to page 261. This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ ▷ Steptronic transmission: storage compart‐ cific and optional features offered with the series.
Page 261 Storage compartments CONTROLS Opening Opening Pull the handle. Pull the handle. The light in the glove compartment switches on. Closing Closing Fold cover closed. Fold cover closed. Compartments in the doors Locking The glove compartment can be locked with an General information integrated key.
Page 262 Storage compartments CONTROLS Steptronic transmission: Opening storage compartment in the center console Opening Press button. Closing Press cover down until it engages. Push the cover forward until it engages. Cup holders Closing Safety information Touch the cover on the handle bar. The cover closes.
Page 263 Storage compartments CONTROLS Front Opening and closing General information Opening The cup holder can be adjusted for three differ‐ ent container sizes. Opening Push the cover forward until it engages. Fold the center armrest forward. Press the button and fold out the cup holder fully.
Page 264 Storage compartments CONTROLS Clothes hooks Safety information WARNING Clothing articles on the clothes hooks can ob‐ struct the view while driving. There is a risk of an accident. When suspending clothing articles from the clothes hooks, ensure that they will not obstruct the driver's view.
Page 265: Cargo Area
Cargo area CONTROLS Cargo area Vehicle features and WARNING options Improperly stowed objects can shift and be thrown into the car's interior, for instance in the This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ event of an accident or during braking and eva‐ cific and optional features offered with the series.
Page 266 Cargo area CONTROLS Lashing eyes in the cargo cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4. area If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to your ve‐ General information hicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage Attach load securing aids, such as lashing straps, load capacity of your vehicle.
Page 267 Cargo area CONTROLS Opening hooks. Only transport heavy luggage in the cargo area if it has been appropriately secured. Folding down Pull the handle. With an emergency wheel: storage compartment under the Press on the multi-function hook and turn until it engages.
Page 268 Cargo area CONTROLS Safety information Folding down the rear seat backrest from the cargo area Unlock the belt lock of the center safety belt WARNING in the rear using the latch plate of another Danger of jamming with folding down the back‐ safety belt.
Page 269 Cargo area CONTROLS Fold back the backrest Removing the emergency wheel and the storage compartments Return the rear seat backrest to the upright seating position and engage it. Remove the cargo floor panel. To do this, pull the cargo floor panel upward directly behind Release the belt tongue from the fixture on the rear backrests.
Page 270 Cargo area CONTROLS Remove the storage well Insert the cargo floor panel. Inserting the emergency wheel and the storage compartments Proceed in reverse order to insert the emergency wheel and the storage compartments. Ski and snowboard bag The ski and snowboard bag is contained in a protective jacket in the cargo area.
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Page 273: Driving Tips
DRIVING TIPS Things to remember when driving ............274 Saving fuel ....................279 Online Edition for Part no. 01402722630 - VI/18...
Page 274: Things To Remember When Driving
Things to remember when driving DRIVING TIPS Things to remember when driving Vehicle features and Engine, transmission, and axle drive options Up to 1,200 miles/2,000 km This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ Do not exceed the maximum engine and road cific and optional features offered with the series.
Page 275 Things to remember when driving DRIVING TIPS General driving notes Exhaust gas particulate filter Concept Closing the tailgate The exhaust gas particulate filter collects soot particles. The soot particles are burned at high Safety information temperatures to clean the exhaust gas particu‐ late filter as necessary.
Page 276 Things to remember when driving DRIVING TIPS This phenomenon is referred to as hydroplaning. tional noises have no effect on the performance It is characterized by a partial or complete loss of and operational reliability of the brake. contact between the tires and the road surface, Objects in the area around the ultimately undermining your ability to steer and brake the vehicle.
Page 277 Things to remember when driving DRIVING TIPS Roof-mounted luggage Safety information rack WARNING Light but consistent brake pressure can lead to General information high temperatures, brakes wearing out and Roof racks are available as special accessories. possibly even brake failure. There is a risk of an accident.
Page 278 Things to remember when driving DRIVING TIPS ▷ Be sure that adequate clearance is main‐ tained for tilting and opening the glass sun‐ roof. ▷ Distribute the roof load uniformly. ▷ The roof load should not extend past the loading area. ▷...
Page 279: Saving Fuel
Saving fuel DRIVING TIPS Saving fuel Vehicle features and Close the windows and glass sunroof options Driving with the glass sunroof and windows open results in increased air resistance and raises fuel This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ consumption. cific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not necessarily Tires available in your vehicle, e.
Page 280 If necessary, observe the vehicle's gear shift indi‐ cator, refer to page 147. Have the vehicle maintained regularly to achieve optimal vehicle efficiency and service life. BMW Use coasting conditions recommends that maintenance work be per‐ When approaching a red light, take your foot off formed by a BMW dealer’s service center.
Page 281 Saving fuel DRIVING TIPS Overview ▷ "ECO PRO seat climate control" ▷ "ECO PRO climate control" ▷ "ECO PRO sight" Settings are stored for the driver profile currently used. ECO PRO limit ▷ Activate the ECO PRO limit: "ECO PRO speed warning" An ECO PRO tip is displayed if the speed of Button the set ECO PRO limit is exceeded.
Page 282 Saving fuel DRIVING TIPS Resetting the settings Instrument cluster with enhanced features Reset ECO PRO INDIVIDUAL to the standard settings: "Reset to ECO PRO STANDARD" Display in the instrument cluster General information When ECO PRO driving mode is activated, the display switches to a special configuration.
Page 283 Saving fuel DRIVING TIPS Coasting Via iDrive: "My Vehicle" Concept "Technology in action" "EfficientDynamics" Under certain conditions the engine is automati‐ cally decoupled from the transmission in the D Select the symbol. selector lever position. The vehicle continues The following functions are displayed: traveling with the engine idling to reduce con‐...
Page 284 Saving fuel DRIVING TIPS Activating/deactivating coasting via shift paddles Shift to the highest gear by pulling the right shift paddle. To activate coasting mode, actuate the right shift paddle again. To deactivate, actuate the left shift paddle. Display Color code blue: coasting mode. Instrument cluster without Display EfficientDynamics enhanced features...
Page 285 Saving fuel DRIVING TIPS General information If, on the other hand, the driving style is ineffi‐ cient, a more wavy road and a reduced number The current trip is assessed. of stars are displayed. To assist with an efficient driving style, ECO PRO tips are displayed during driving.
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Page 287: Mobility
MOBILITY Refueling ....................288 Fuel ......................290 Wheels and tires ..................296 Engine compartment ................328 Engine oil ....................331 Coolant ...................... 335 Maintenance ..................... 337 Replacing components ................339 Breakdown assistance ................346 Care ......................353 Online Edition for Part no. 01402722630 - VI/18...
Page 288: Refueling
Refueling MOBILITY Refueling Vehicle features and Fuel cap options Opening This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ Briefly press the rear edge of the fuel filler cific and optional features offered with the series. flap. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.
Page 289 Refueling MOBILITY Closing Safety information WARNING NOTICE The retaining strap of the fuel cap can be jam‐ Fuels are toxic and aggressive. Overfilling of the med and crushed during closing. The cap can‐ fuel tank can damage the fuel system. Painted not be correctly closed.
Page 290: Fuel
Fuel MOBILITY Fuel Vehicle features and Safety information options CAUTION This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ The use of poor-quality fuels may result in cific and optional features offered with the series. harmful engine deposits or damage. Addition‐ It also describes features that are not necessarily ally, problems relating to drivability, starting and stalling, especially under certain environmental available in your vehicle, e.
Page 291 M100. repair shop. Low-Sulfur Diesel NOTICE The engine of your BMW is designed for diesel Fuel that does not comply with the minimum with low sulfur content: quality can compromise engine function or cause engine damage. There is a risk of dam‐...
Page 292 BMW recommends that diesel exhaust fluid be At low temperatures, add diesel exhaust fluid added by the dealer’s service center within the only immediately before driving off.
Page 293 Suitable diesel exhaust fluid Follow safety regulations posted at the gas sta‐ ▷ Recommended: BMW Diesel Exhaust Fluid. tion. With this bottle and its special adapter, diesel Online Edition for Part no. 01402722630 - VI/18...
Page 294 Fuel MOBILITY Adding diesel exhaust fluid using a Adding diesel exhaust fluid bottle Open the fuel filler flap, refer to page 288. Open the fuel filler flap, refer to page 288. Turn the fuel cap of the diesel exhaust fluid tank counterclockwise and remove.
Page 295 Fuel MOBILITY Pull back the bottle and unscrew it. Diesel exhaust fluid on minimum After filling, the indicator is still displayed. The drive-ready state can only be established after the indicator goes out. Press the Start/Stop button three times. The indicator goes out after approx. 1 minute. Press the Start/Stop button and establish the Replace the fuel cap and turn it clockwise.
Page 296: Wheels And Tires
Wheels and tires MOBILITY Wheels and tires Vehicle features and Tire inflation pressure specifications options In the tire inflation pressure table This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ The tire inflation pressure table, refer to cific and optional features offered with the series. page 298, contains all tire inflation pressure It also describes features that are not necessarily specifications for the specified tire sizes at the...
Page 297 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Checking using tire inflation After correcting the tire inflation pressure specifications in the tire pressure inflation pressure table For run-flat tires: reinitialize run-flat tires. The tire inflation pressure specifications in the For the Tire Pressure Monitor TPM: in the case tire inflation pressure table only relate to cold of tires that are not included in the tire inflation tires or tires at the same temperature as the am‐...
Page 298 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Tire inflation pressure values up Tire size Pressure specifica‐ to 100 mph/160 km/h tions in bar/PSI Front: 245/40 R 19 2.4 / 35 530i, 530i xDrive 98 V M+S XL RSC Rear: 275/35 R 19 2.6 / 38 Tire size Pressure specifica‐...
Page 299 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Tire size Pressure specifica‐ Tire size Pressure specifica‐ tions in bar/PSI tions in bar/PSI Front: 245/45 R 18 2.2 / 32 245/40 R 19 98 H 2.4 / 35 2.8 / 41 100 Y XL RSC M+S XL A/S RSC 245/40 R 19 98 V Rear: 275/40 R 18...
Page 300 Wheels and tires MOBILITY table on the following pages. Otherwise, tire Tire size Pressure specifica‐ damage and accidents could occur. tions in bar/PSI Rear: 275/40 R 18 2.7 / 39 For speeds over 100 mph/160 km/h and for opti‐ 99 Y RSC mum driving comfort, note the pressure values in the tire inflation pressure table, refer to Front: 245/40 R 19...
Page 301 Wheels and tires MOBILITY 540i xDrive, 540d xDrive Tire size Pressure specifica‐ tions in bar/PSI Tire size Pressure specifica‐ 245/40 R 19 98 H 2.6 / 38 3.1 / 45 tions in bar/PSI M+S XL A/S RSC Specifications in 245/45 R 18 100 V bar/PSI with cold M+S XL RSC tires...
Page 302 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Tire size Pressure specifica‐ Tire size Pressure specifica‐ tions in bar/PSI tions in bar/PSI Rear: 275/30 R 20 3.4 / 49 Rear: 275/35 R 19 3.1 / 45 97 Y XL Std/RSC 100 V M+S XL Emergency wheel: Speed up to a max.
Page 303 Wheels and tires MOBILITY S = up to 112 mph/180 km/h All passenger vehicle tires must conform to Fed‐ eral Safety Requirements in addition to these T = up to 118 mph/190 km/h grades. H = up to 131 mph/210 km/h V = up to 150 mph/240 km/h Treadwear W = up to 167 mph/270 km/h...
Page 304 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Minimum tread depth of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law. WARNING The temperature grade for this tire is estab‐ lished for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in com‐...
Page 305 Wheels and tires MOBILITY ▷ Tire inflation pressure too low. about the correct wheel/tire combination and wheel rim versions for the vehicle. ▷ Vehicle overloading. ▷ Incorrect tire storage. Safety information Safety information WARNING Wheels and tires which are not suitable for your WARNING vehicle can damage parts of the vehicle, for in‐...
Page 306 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Recommended tire brands usually do not provide the same level of perform‐ ance as winter tires. Maximum speed of winter tires If the maximum speed of the vehicle is higher than the permissible speed for the winter tires, then attach a label showing the permissible maxi‐...
Page 307 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Label Always protect tires against all contact with oil, grease, and solvents. Do not leave tires in plastic bags. Remove dirt from wheels or tires. Run-flat tires Concept Run-flat tires permit continued driving under re‐ The tires are marked on the tire sidewall with stricted conditions even in the event of a com‐...
Page 308 Wheels and tires MOBILITY General information Sealant container ▷ Follow the instructions on using the Mobility System found on the compressor and sealant container. ▷ Use of the Mobility System may be ineffec‐ tive if the tire puncture measures approx. 1/8 inches/4 mm or more.
Page 309 Wheels and tires MOBILITY ▷ Turn the steering wheel until the front wheels Pull filling hose completely out of the cover of are in the straight-ahead position and engage the sealant container. Do not kink the hose. the steering wheel lock. ▷...
Page 310 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Removing and stowing the sealant With the compressor switched off, insert the plug into the power socket inside the vehicle. container Unscrew the filling hose of the sealant con‐ tainer from the tire valve. Press the red unlocking device. Remove the sealant container from the com‐...
Page 311 Wheels and tires MOBILITY center or another qualified service center or Insert the connector into the power socket in‐ repair shop. side the vehicle. If a tire inflation pressure of at least 2 bar is reached, see Minimum tire inflation pressure is reached.
Page 312 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Snow chains Do not initialize the run-flat tires after mounting snow chains, as doing so may result in incorrect readings. Safety information Do not reset the Tire Pressure Monitor TPM af‐ ter mounting snow chains, as doing so may re‐ sult in incorrect readings.
Page 313 Wheels and tires MOBILITY "Tire chains" that the tire sizes of the mounted tires are en‐ tered correctly and match the details on the "Tire chains installed" tires and on the vehicle. Starting with the permissible maximum speed with snow chains of 30 mph/50 km/h the rear axle steering will be switched on again automati‐...
Page 314 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Changing settings The current tire temperatures may change while driving or due to the external temperature. Via iDrive: "Tire settings" Target pressure Selecting tires: The target pressure for the tires on the front and rear axles is displayed. ▷...
Page 315 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Gray wheels Safety information It may not be possible to identify tire inflation pressure losses. WARNING Possible causes: A damaged regular tire with low or missing tire ▷ Malfunction. inflation pressure impacts handling, such as steering and braking response. Run-flat tires ▷...
Page 316 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Messages: for tires with special Symbol Possible cause approval There is a tire inflation pressure loss. General information A low tire inflation pressure may cause the DSC Measure Dynamic Stability Control to be switched on. Reduce the vehicle speed. Do not exceed a Safety information speed of 80 mph/130 km/h.
Page 317 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Measure Symbol Possible cause Check the tire pressure and correct as There is a flat tire or a major loss in needed. tire inflation pressure. Perform a system reset. No reset was performed for the sys‐ tem.
Page 318 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Run-flat tires Vehicle handling with damaged tires Vehicles driven with a damaged tire will handle Safety information differently, potentially leading to conditions such as the following: ▷ Greater likelihood of swerving off course. WARNING ▷ Longer braking distances. Your vehicle handles differently with a run-flat with no or low inflation pressure;...
Page 319 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Failure to perform a reset ingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illumi‐ nates, you should stop and check your tires as Tires with special approval: the system will not soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper function correctly if a reset was not performed, pressure.
Page 320 Wheels and tires MOBILITY the corresponding wheel changes. The differ‐ Via iDrive: ence will be detected and reported as a flat tire. "My Vehicle" The system does not measure the actual infla‐ "Vehicle status" tion pressure in the tires. "Flat Tire Monitor" Functional requirements Switch on drive-ready state and do not drive off.
Page 321 Wheels and tires MOBILITY ing properties will change. There is a risk of an Symbol Possible cause accident. Drive moderately and do not exceed a There is a flat tire or a major loss in speed of 50 mph/80 km/h. tire inflation pressure.
Page 322 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Safety information Modify your driving style. Avoid abrupt steering maneuvers or driving over obstacles, for instance curbs or potholes. DANGER Final tire failure The vehicle jack is only provided for short-term lifting of the vehicle for wheel changes. Even if Vibrations or loud noises while driving can indi‐...
Page 323 Wheels and tires MOBILITY On a level surface WARNING The vehicle jack is optimized for lifting the vehi‐ cle and for the jacking points on the vehicle only. There is a risk of injury. Do not lift any other vehicle or cargo using the vehicle jack. WARNING If the vehicle jack is not inserted into the jacking Place wheel chocks or other suitable objects in...
Page 324 Wheels and tires MOBILITY ▷ Depending on the vehicle equipment, get wheel change tools and, if necessary, the emergency wheel from the vehicle. ▷ If necessary, set up a warning triangle or port‐ able hazard warning light at an appropriate distance.
Page 325 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Jacking up the vehicle Extend the vehicle jack by turning the vehicle jack crank or lever clockwise. WARNING Hands and fingers can be jammed when using the vehicle jack. There is a risk of injury. Com‐ ply with the described hand position and do not change this position while using the vehicle jack.
Page 326 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Mounting a wheel tive tire. The emergency wheel is only intended for temporary use until the defective tire/wheel Mount one emergency wheel only, as required. has been replaced. Unscrew the lug bolts. General information Remove the wheel. Mount one emergency wheel only.
Page 327 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Removing the emergency wheel Remove the cargo floor panel. To do this, pull the cargo floor panel upward directly behind the rear backrests. Open the ratchet strap. Remove the tool holder. Remove the emergency wheel from the stor‐ age well.
Page 328: Engine Compartment
Engine compartment MOBILITY Engine compartment Vehicle features and It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due to the selected options options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and systems. When us‐ This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐...
Page 329 Engine compartment MOBILITY Hood WARNING Body parts can be jammed when opening and Safety information closing the hood. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that the area of movement of the hood is clear during opening and closing. WARNING Improperly executed work in the engine com‐...
Page 330 Engine compartment MOBILITY Closing Let the hood drop from a height of approx. 16 in‐ ches/40 cm and push down on it to lock it fully. The hood must engage on both sides. Online Edition for Part no. 01402722630 - VI/18...
Page 331: Engine Oil
Engine oil MOBILITY Engine oil Vehicle features and NOTICE options Too much engine oil can damage the engine or the catalytic converter. There is a risk of dam‐ This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ age to property. Do not add too much engine cific and optional features offered with the series.
Page 332 Engine oil MOBILITY Displaying the engine oil level "Measure engine oil level" "Start measurement" Via iDrive: The engine oil level is checked and displayed via "My Vehicle" a scale. "Vehicle status" "Engine oil level" Adding engine oil The engine oil level is displayed. System limits General information When making frequent short-distance trips or...
Page 333 Open the hood, refer to page 329. Suitable engine oil types Open the lid counterclockwise. Add engine oils that meet the following oil rating standards: Gasoline engine BMW Longlife-01 FE. BMW Longlife-14 FE+. Diesel engine BMW Longlife-12 FE. Add engine oil. Close the cap.
Page 334 Engine oil MOBILITY Viscosity grades Viscosity grades SAE 0W-20. SAE 0W-30. More information about suitable engine oil rat‐ ings and viscosities of engine oils can be re‐ quested from a dealer’s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop. Engine oil change NOTICE Engine oil that is not changed in timely fashion...
Page 335: Coolant
Coolant MOBILITY Coolant Vehicle features and Coolant level options General information This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ Vehicles with gasoline engine feature two cool‐ cific and optional features offered with the series. ing circuits. Always check the coolant levels of It also describes features that are not necessarily both coolant reservoirs and refill as needed.
Page 336 Coolant MOBILITY Open the coolant reservoir lid. The coolant level is correct if it lies between the minimum and maximum marks in the filler neck. Adding Let the engine cool. Turn the lid of the coolant reservoir slightly counterclockwise to allow any excess pres‐ sure to dissipate, then open it.
Page 337: Maintenance
Therefore, hand the service advisor the remote control with which the vehicle was driven most BMW maintenance system recently. The maintenance system indicates required Storage periods maintenance measures, and thereby provides Storage periods during which the vehicle battery support in maintaining road safety and the opera‐...
Page 338 Maintenance MOBILITY Position ice center or repair shop. Records of regular maintenance and repair work should be retained. Socket for OBD Onboard Diagnosis General information Devices connected to the OBD socket trigger the alarm system when the vehicle is locked. Re‐ There is an OBD socket on the driver's side for move any devices connected at the OBD socket checking the primary components in the vehi‐...
Page 339: Replacing Components
Replacing components MOBILITY Replacing components Vehicle features and NOTICE options Folded-away wipers can be jammed when the hood is opened. There is a risk of damage to This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ property. Make sure that the wipers with the cific and optional features offered with the series.
Page 340 Replacing components MOBILITY Lights and bulbs WARNING Work on switched-on lighting systems can General information cause short circuits. There is a risk of injury or risk of damage to property. When working on Lights and bulbs the lighting system, switch off the lights in Lights and bulbs make an essential contribution question.
Page 341 Replacing components MOBILITY Tail lights Turn signal, bulb replacement Follow the safety information, refer to page 340. General information 21-watt bulb, PY21W Follow the safety information, refer to page 340. In the wheel house, press the two retainer All tail lights are designed with LED technology, tabs and fold down the cover.
Page 342 Replacing components MOBILITY the onboard vehicle tool kit and remove the Carefully lift off the hinge cover from the holder of the warning triangle, arrow 2. hinge arm, arrow 1, until the holding pin, ar‐ row 2, behind the trim panel is released. Removing the hinge covers Pull the hinge cover downward and remove.
Page 343 Replacing components MOBILITY Proceed accordingly on the other side. Installing the interior trim Carefully release the interior trim from the Connect the cable to the switch unit, if nec‐ tailgate, arrow 1, and, if necessary, pull the essary. Make sure that the plug engages. cable with the plug from the switch unit, ar‐...
Page 344 Replacing components MOBILITY Safety information so that the holding pin engages in the tail‐ gate, arrow 2. NOTICE Vehicle batteries that are not compatible can damage vehicle systems and impair vehicle functions. There is a risk of personal and prop‐ erty damage.
Page 345 Replacing components MOBILITY Starting aid terminals Accessing the fuses In the vehicle, only charge the battery via the starting aid terminals, refer to page 349, in the engine compartment with the engine off. Power failure After a power loss, some equipment needs to be newly initialized or individual settings updated, for example: ▷...
Page 346: Breakdown Assistance
The first-aid kit is located in the net on the left side of the cargo area. BMW Roadside Assistance Concept Contact the BMW Group Roadside Assistance if assistance is needed in the event of a break‐ down. Online Edition for Part no. 01402722630 - VI/18...
Page 347 Control Display. Select to dial the telephone number on a connected mobile phone. When BMW Accident Assistance is activated, data on the vehicle's condition is sent to BMW. Teleservice Diagnosis Requirements Teleservice Diagnosis enables the wireless transmission of detailed vehicle data that is im‐...
Page 348 Assistance tions. If an accident is detected Overview automatically A text message relating to BMW Accident Assis‐ tance appears on the Control Display. The connection can be established directly: "BMW Accident Assist." The Check Control message for BMW Accident Assistance can also be called up from the stored Check Control messages, refer to page 143, for a certain length of time.
Page 349 Even if you can no longer hear the BMW Re‐ Switch off the engine of the assisting vehicle. sponse Center through the loudspeakers, the BMW Response Center may still be able to Switch off any electronic systems/power con‐...
Page 350 Breakdown assistance MOBILITY If the vehicle to be started has a diesel en‐ gine: let the engine of the assisting vehicle run for approx. 10 minutes. Start the engine of the vehicle that is to be started in the usual way. If the first starting attempt is not successful, wait a few minutes before making another at‐...
Page 351 Breakdown assistance MOBILITY Safety information NOTICE The vehicle can become damaged when lifting WARNING and securing it. If the approved gross vehicle weight of the tow‐ There is a risk of damage to property. ing vehicle is lighter than the vehicle to be ▷...
Page 352 Breakdown assistance MOBILITY Tow fitting Screw thread for tow fitting General information Press on the mark on the edge of the cover to push it out. The screw-in tow fitting should always be carried in the vehicle. Tow-starting The tow fitting can be screwed in at the front or Do not tow-start the vehicle.
Page 353: Care
Care MOBILITY Care Vehicle features and Distances and temperature ▷ Maximum temperature: 140 ℉/60 ℃. options ▷ Minimum distance from sensors, cameras, seals: 12 in/30 cm. This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ cific and optional features offered with the series. ▷...
Page 354 There is a risk of damage to property. Do not General information switch standby state off in vehicle washes. BMW recommends using vehicle care and cleaning products from BMW. Suitable care General information products are available from a dealer’s service center or another qualified service center or re‐...
Page 355 Care MOBILITY Safety information Clean the upholstery down to the seams using large sweeping motions. Avoid rubbing the ma‐ terial vigorously. WARNING Improperly performed work on the vehicle paint Safety information can lead to a failure or malfunction of the radar sensors and thereby result in a safety risk.
Page 356 Care MOBILITY Fine wood parts Use only a mild soapy solution for cleaning the installed belt straps. Clean fine wood facing and fine wood compo‐ Safety belts should only be allowed to retract if nents only with a moist rag. Then dry with a soft they are dry.
Page 357 Care MOBILITY NOTICE The surface of displays can be damaged with improper cleaning. There is a risk of damage to property. Avoid pressure that is too high and do not use any scratching materials. Clean with a clean, antistatic microfiber cloth. Clean the protective glass of the Head-up Dis‐...
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Page 360: Technical Data
The specified heights do not take into account attached parts, for instance a roof antenna, roof BMW 5 Series Sedan Width with mirrors inches/mm 83.7/2,126 Width without mirrors inches/mm 73.5/1,868...
Page 361 Technical data REFERENCE Weights 530i Approved gross vehicle weight lbs/kg 4,850/2,200 Load lbs/kg 838/380 Approved front axle load lbs/kg 2,315/1,050 Approved rear axle load lbs/kg 2,745/1,245 Approved roof load capacity lbs/kg 220/100 540i Approved gross vehicle weight lbs/kg 5,060/2,295 Load lbs/kg 838/380 Approved front axle load...
Page 362 Technical data REFERENCE M550i xDrive powered by BMW M Approved gross vehicle weight lbs/kg 5,430/2,463 Load lbs/kg 893/405 Approved front axle load lbs/kg 2,756/1,250 Approved rear axle load lbs/kg 2,811/1,275 Approved roof load capacity lbs/kg 220/100 540d xDrive Approved gross vehicle weight...
Page 363: Appendix
Appendix REFERENCE Appendix Any updates to the Owner's Manual of the vehi‐ cle are listed here. Updates made after the editorial deadline These chapters of the printed Owner's Manual contain updates made after the editorial dead‐ line. ▷ Information: Data storage, refer to page 11. ▷...
Page 364: Everything From A To Z
Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Everything from A to Z Index Air flow, automatic climate control Air outlets, see Ventilation Air pressure, tires ABS, Antilock Brake System Alarm system Acceleration Assistant, see Launch Control Alarm, unintentional Accessories and parts Alertness assistant Accident Assistance All-season tires, see Winter tires...
Page 365 Blu-ray, see Owner's Handbook for Navigation, Can holder, see Cup holders Entertainment, Communication Care, Head-up Display BMW Advanced Diesel Care of displays, screens BMW Assist, see Owner's Manual for Navigation, Care, see Washing the vehicle Entertainment and Communication Care, vehicle BMW display key Cargo area...
Page 366 Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Cargo area, loading, see Stowing and securing Cigarette lighter, front cargo Cigarette lighter, rear Cargo area, storage compartments Cleaning displays, screens Cargo, stowing and securing Cleaning, Head-up Display Cargo straps, see Lashing eyes in the cargo Climate control area Clothes hooks...
Page 367 Diesel exhaust fluid at low temperatures Coolant Diesel exhaust fluid, having refilled Coolant level Diesel exhaust fluid on minimum Coolant temperature Diesel exhaust fluid, see BMW Advanced Die‐ Cooling, maximum Cooling system Diesel fuel Cornering light Diesel particulate filter, see Exhaust gas particu‐...
Page 368 Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Driving mode, ECO PRO Engine idling when driving, see Coasting Driving mode, see Driving Dynamics Con‐ Engine oil trol Engine oil, adding Driving notes, general Engine oil change Driving on racetracks Engine oil filler neck Driving stability control systems Engine oil temperature Driving style analysis, ECO PRO...
Page 369 Flat tire, see Tire Pressure Monitor TPM General settings Flat tire warning light, FTM Gesture Control Flat tire warning light, TPM Gestures, see BMW Gesture Control Flooding Glare shield, see Sun visor Floor carpet, care Glass sunroof, electric Floor mats, care...
Page 370 Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Head-up Display Inductive charging of a smartphone, see Wireless Head-up Display, care charging tray, see Owner's Manual for Naviga‐ Head-up Display, see Memory function tion, Entertainment, Communication Head-up Display, standard view Inflation pressure monitor, see Tire Pressure Heated steering wheel Monitor TPM Heated steering wheel, individual activation...
Page 371 Locking, settings Keyless Go, see Comfort Access Locking using the remote control Key, mechanical Lock, lug bolts Key, see BMW display key Locks, child safety Key, see Remote control Low beams Kickdown, Steptronic transmission Low beams, automatic, see High-beam Assis‐...
Page 372 Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Memory function No-touch opening and closing of the tailgate Menu, instrument cluster, see Selection Nylon rope for tow-starting/towing lists Menus, operating, see iDrive Messages Messages, see Check Control OBD Onboard Diagnosis Microfilter Object detection, see Night Vision Minimum tread depth, tires Obstacle marking, rearview camera 219, Mirror...
Page 373 Remote Control Parking Push-and-turn reel, see Controller 44, Remote control, universal Remote control with display, malfunction Remote control with display, see BMW display Queuing Assistant, see Steering and lane control assistant Online Edition for Part no. 01402722630 - VI/18...
Page 374 Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Remote services, app, see Owner's Handbook Safety package, see Active Protection for Navigation, Entertainment, Communica‐ Safety switch, windows tion Safety systems, see Airbags Replacing parts Safety systems, see Intelligent Safety Replacing wheels/tires Saving fuel Reporting safety malfunctions Screen Mirroring, connection RES CNCL button, see Active Cruise Control...
Page 375 Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Sizes, see Dimensions Standby state, idle state and drive-ready Ski and snowboard bag state Slide/tilt glass roof, see Glass sunroof Start/stop, automatic function Smallest turning radius Start/Stop button Smartphone, see Owner's Manual for Navigation, Starting aid terminals Entertainment and Communication Starting, see Drive-ready state...
Page 376 Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Tires, run-flat Tire tread Tone, see Owner's Manual for Navigation, Enter‐ Tachometer tainment and Communication Tailgate Tool Tailgate, emergency unlocking Torque display, see Sport displays Tailgate, hotel function, see Locking sepa‐ Touchpad rately Touchscreen Tailgate, opening and closing with no-touch acti‐...
Page 377 Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Unlock button, Steptronic transmission Unlocking, automatic Unlocking, settings Warning against cross traffic Unlocking with the remote control Warning and indicator lights, see Check Con‐ Updates made after the editorial deadline trol Update, software Warning light in the exterior mirror, see Active Upholstery material care Blind Spot Detection Upper backrest, front...
Page 378 Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Wiper, see Washer/wiper system Wiper system Wireless charging of a smartphone, see Wireless charging tray, see Owner's Manual for Naviga‐ tion, Entertainment, Communication Wireless charging tray, see Owner's Manual for Navigation, Entertainment, Communication Wood parts, care Wordmatch principle, see Entry comparison Wrench, see Onboard vehicle tool kit xDrive...
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