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Page 3 The more familiar you are with the vehicle, the better control you will have on the road. We therefore strongly suggest the following: Read this Owner's Manual before starting off in your new BMW. Also use the Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle. It contains important notes on vehicle operation that will help you make full use of the technical features available in your BMW.
Page 4: Table Of Contents
On the road ......................CONTROLS Dashboard ......................Sensors of the vehicle ..................Operating condition of the vehicle ..............iDrive ........................BMW Remote Software Upgrade ..............General settings ....................Personal settings ....................Connections ....................... Opening and closing ..................Seats, mirrors and steering wheel ..............
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Page 6: Notes Information
NOTES Information Information Using this Owner's Manual Media at a glance Orientation General information The fastest way to find information on a partic- The contents of the Owner's Manual are avail- ular topic is by using the index. able in various media formats. The following Owner's Manual media formats are available: For an overview of the vehicle, we recommend reading the Quick Reference Guide in the Own-...
Page 7 Integrated BMW Driver’s Guide Web Owner's Manual will be displayed. The BMW Driver’s Guide Web shows the most suitable information for the selected vehicle. Opening via iDrive If possible, only equipment and functions that...
Page 8 NOTES Information Bulletpoint lists ity and safety standards. In rare cases, there- fore, the features described in this Owner's Items or actions without strict order or alterna- Manual may deviate from those in the vehicle. tive options are shown as a bulletpoint list. ▷...
Page 9 Operating, servicing and maintaining a pas- BMW parts and accessories have been tested senger vehicle or off-highway motor vehicle by BMW for their safety and suitability in BMW can expose you to chemicals including en- vehicles. gine exhaust, carbon monoxide, phthalates,...
Page 10 NOTES Information or other reproductive harm. To minimize ex- ▷ BMW maintenance system. posure, avoid breathing exhaust, do not idle Maintenance, refer to page 311. the engine except as necessary, service the ▷ Maintenance Booklet, available online and vehicle in a well-ventilated area and wear...
Page 11 Information NOTES vehicle to the driver or vehicle owner such as In some circumstances the vehicle may store via the ConnectedDrive account that is used. some data for an additional but limited period of time. Operating data in the vehicle When servicing, for instance during repairs, service processes, warranty cases, and quality Control units process data to operate the vehi-...
Page 12 NOTES Information Services ▷ Multimedia data such as music, films or photos for playback in an integrated multi- media system. General information ▷ Address book data for use in conjunction If the vehicle has a wireless network connec- with an integrated hands-free system or an tion, it will enable data to be exchanged be- integrated navigation system.
Page 13 Information NOTES Vehicle identification the scope of such data, and its purpose, can be obtained from the relevant service provider. number Event Data Recorder (EDR) General information Depending on the national-market equipment, This vehicle is equipped with an event data the vehicle identification number is located in recorder (EDR).
Page 14 National Highway Traffic Safety Adminis- tration (NHTSA), in addition to notifying BMW of North America, LLC, P.O. Box 1227, West- wood, New Jersey 07675-1227, Telephone 1-800-831-1117.
Page 15 Information NOTES Online Edition for Part no. 01405A89334 - VI/23 OwnersManuals2.com...
Page 16: Quick Reference
QUICK REFERENCE Getting in Getting in Opening and closing Buttons for the central locking system Buttons on the vehicle key Overview Unlocking Buttons for the central locking system. 2 Locking 3 Opening the trunk lid Locking 4 Panic mode, pathway lighting Press the button with the front doors closed.
Page 17 Getting in QUICK REFERENCE Comfort Access Opening the trunk lid with no-touch activation Principle Principle The vehicle can be accessed without operating The trunk lid can be opened with no-touch ac- the vehicle key. tivation using the vehicle key you are carrying. Carrying the vehicle key with you, e.g., in your pants pocket, is sufficient.
Page 18 QUICK REFERENCE Getting in Driver's door Depending on the setting, the doors may also be unlocked. Closing Close the trunk lid manually. Displays, control elements In the vicinity of the steering wheel Power windows, safety switch 2 Central locking system 3 Seats, comfort features 4 Exterior mirrors 5 opening the trunk lid...
Page 19 Getting in QUICK REFERENCE Buttons on the Controller Button Function Call up the main menu. Go to Apps menu. Call up the Media/Radio menu. Call up the Communication menu. Call up the navigation map. Call up the destination input menu for navigation.
Page 20: Set-Up And Use
QUICK REFERENCE Set-up and use Set-up and use Seats, mirrors and steering The height of the head restraints cannot be set. wheel Adjusting the distance: M Sport seat Electrically adjustable seats The distance to the back of the head is ad- justed via the backrest inclination.
Page 21 Set-up and use QUICK REFERENCE Memory function Button Function Press once: changes the sta- Principle tion/track. The following settings can be stored and, if Press and hold: fast for- necessary, retrieved using the memory func- ward/rewind the track. tion: ▷ Seat position.
Page 22 QUICK REFERENCE Set-up and use Using the mobile phone "Dial number:" Enter the numbers. General information Select the icon. The connection is es- After the mobile phone is connected once to tablished via the mobile phone to which this the vehicle, the mobile phone can be operated function has been assigned.
Page 23 Set-up and use QUICK REFERENCE on the display of the mobile device, and confirm that the two match. "Use Apple CarPlay" The iPhone is connected to the vehicle and displayed in the device list. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A89334 - VI/23 OwnersManuals2.com...
Page 24: On The Road
QUICK REFERENCE On the road On the road Driving Releasing With drive-ready state switched on: Drive-ready state Steptronic transmission: press the switch while the brake is depressed or selector lever Turning on the drive-ready state position P is set. The LED and the indicator light go out. The parking brake is released.
Page 25 On the road QUICK REFERENCE Light and view Releasing the selector lever lock Turn signal, high beams, headlight flasher Turn signal Press and hold the button to release the selec- tor lever lock. Engaging selector lever position P Engage selector lever position P only when the vehicle is stationary.
Page 26 QUICK REFERENCE On the road Lights and lighting ▷ Resting position of the wipers, position 0. ▷ Rain sensor, position 1. Lighting functions ▷ Normal wiper speed, position 2. ▷ Fast wiper speed, position 3. Icon Function Front fog lights. Turning off the window wiper system and flick wipe Lights off.
Page 27 On the road QUICK REFERENCE Adjusting the rain sensor sensitivity Button Function Air flow, manual. Air distribution, manual. Air recirculation mode. Air conditioning. Turn the thumbwheel on the wiper lever. Maximum cooling. Cleaning the windshield Seat heating. Automatic climate control with enhanced features Button Function...
Page 28 QUICK REFERENCE On the road Wheels and tires Button Function Seat heating. Tire pressure specifications The tire inflation pressure specifications can be Air conditioning. found in the tire inflation pressure table in the printed Owner's Manual. Open Climate menu such as for the following settings: up- After correcting the tire pressure per body temperature adjust-...
Page 29 Adding engine oil ConnectedDrive General information BMW Assistance Safely park the vehicle and switch off drive- Contact BMW Assistance for information and ready state before adding engine oil. support for all aspects of the vehicle. "APPS" Adding engine oil "Installed apps"...
Page 30: Dashboard
CONTROLS Dashboard Dashboard Vehicle features and options vehicle, e.g., due to the selected options or country versions. This also applies to safety functions and systems. When using these This chapter describes all standard, country- functions and systems, the applicable laws specific, and optional equipment offered with and regulations must be observed.
Page 31 Dashboard CONTROLS Front fog lights Manual Speed Limiter Light switch Depending on the equipment: Cruise Control on/off Lights off Daytime driving lights Parking lights Depending on the equipment: Active Cruise Control on/off Automatic headlight control Cruise Control: store the speed Adaptive lighting functions Speed Limit Assistant: accept Automatic High Beam Assistant...
Page 32 CONTROLS Dashboard Telephone, see Owner's Manual Wipers for Navigation, Entertainment and Communication Rain sensor Thumbwheel for selection lists 12 Wiper lever Cleaning the windshield and headlights Horn, entire surface Steering wheel heating 15 Adjusting the steering wheel Unlocking the hood Opening the trunk lid Online Edition for Part no.
Page 33 Dashboard CONTROLS In the vicinity of the center console Control display Driving Experience Control Hazard warning system SPORT drive mode COMFORT drive mode Intelligent Safety ECO PRO drive mode 3 Ventilation 4 Glove compartment Turning the drive-ready state on/off 5 Automatic climate control 6 Radio/multimedia, see Owner's Manual for Auto Start/Stop function Navigation, Entertainment, and Communi-...
Page 34 CONTROLS Dashboard In the vicinity of the headliner Operating the electric glass sun- Interior lighting roof Indicator light, front passenger Emergency Call, SOS airbag Reading lights Online Edition for Part no. 01405A89334 - VI/23 OwnersManuals2.com...
Page 35: Sensors Of The Vehicle
Sensors of the vehicle CONTROLS Sensors of the vehicle Vehicle features and options Cameras This chapter describes all standard, country- Cameras behind the windshield specific, and optional equipment offered with the series. It also describes features and func- tions that are not necessarily available in the vehicle, e.g., due to the selected options or country versions.
Page 36 CONTROLS Sensors of the vehicle Radar sensors, side, rear ▷ If the camera lens is dirty or damaged. ▷ When driving toward bright lights or strong reflections, e.g., because of a setting sun. ▷ When it is dark outside. ▷ Camera behind the windshield: if the cam- era has overheated and been temporarily switched off due to excessively high tem-...
Page 37 Sensors of the vehicle CONTROLS Ultrasonic sensors hicles, loud machines or other ultrasonic sources. ▷ Under certain weather conditions, e.g., high Ultrasound sensors in the front/rear moisture, wet conditions, snowfall, cold, ex- bumpers treme heat, or strong wind. The ultrasonic sensors for Park ▷...
Page 38: Operating Condition Of The Vehicle
CONTROLS Operating condition of the vehicle Operating condition of the vehicle Vehicle features and options In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured against rolling away, follow the following: ▷ Set the parking brake. This chapter describes all standard, country- specific, and optional equipment offered with ▷...
Page 39 Operating condition of the vehicle CONTROLS Via button on the radio In some situations, the idle state is not set au- tomatically, for instance during a phone call or Press the button on the radio. when the low beams are switched on. The control display and the in- strument cluster illuminate.
Page 40 CONTROLS Operating condition of the vehicle Steptronic transmission danger to life. Keep the exhaust pipe free and ensure sufficient ventilation. Depress the brake pedal. Press the Start/Stop button. The ignition is activated automatically for a Warning brief time and is stopped as soon as the en- An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and gine starts.
Page 41: Idrive
All functions of the entertainment system, e.g., radio stations or connection with external ▷ Via the touchpad. devices. ▷ Via the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant. Communication Safety information Phone and message functions, e-mail and calendar, and also the connection and Warning management of mobile devices such as smart- phones.
Page 42 Management of apps, access to apps and entered in all languages that are available vehicle functions. Additional apps and vehicle in iDrive. functions can be purchased from the BMW Store. Activating/deactivating the functions Several menu items are preceded by a check- Widgets box.
Page 43 iDrive CONTROLS Programmable memory buttons Icon Meaning SMS text message received. General information Message received. The iDrive functions can be stored on the pro- grammable memory buttons and called up di- Reminder. rectly, for instance radio stations, navigation Sending not possible. destinations, phone numbers and menu en- tries.
Page 44 CONTROLS iDrive The assignment of the buttons is displayed in cure loose objects or devices that are con- the upper area of the control display. nected to the vehicle via a cable. Deleting all button assignments All button assignments can be deleted. Warning Objects in the area in the front of the control Press and hold buttons 1 and 8 at the same...
Page 45 iDrive CONTROLS Controller Buttons on the Controller General information Button Function The buttons can be used to open the menus Call up the main menu. directly. The Controller can be used to select menu items and enter the settings. Go to Apps menu. Operation Call up the Media/Radio menu.
Page 46 CONTROLS iDrive Selecting a menu Adjusting contents Depending on vehicle equipment, the contents Selecting menu items of the menus "MEDIA" and "COM" can be ad- justed, for instance to remove the entries of Turn the Controller until the desired menu unused functions from the menu item is highlighted.
Page 47 iDrive CONTROLS Entering letters and numbers Deleting ▷ Enter characters as they are displayed on Icon Function the control display. Press the Controller: delete letters or ▷ Always enter associated characters such as number. accents or periods so that the letter can be clearly recognized.
Page 48 CONTROLS iDrive Using alphabetical lists ▷ Tap icon and select desired widget: add new widget. Alphabetical lists with more than 30 entries The requested widget will be inserted permit a direct jump to letters for which an en- in the relevant position. A maximum of try exists.
Page 49 Depending on vehicle equipment, either tap Principle icon on the control display, or a keyboard is displayed on the control display The BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant is a when approached. personal assistant that enables natural voice operation of various vehicle functions. The Enter desired letters and numbers.
Page 50 Press the button on the steering In addition to a preset activation word ›Hello wheel. BMW‹, a personal activation word can be set The microphone on the driver's side is ac- up in the active driver profile. The personal ac- tive.
Page 51 iDrive CONTROLS the activation word from connected third-party Communication providers can be used. For example, when a mobile phone is con- nected, calls can be started or SMS can be "CAR" sent. "Settings" ▷ ›Call John Doe on cell phone.‹ "General settings"...
Page 52 CONTROLS iDrive Menu items canceled, for instance due to background noise or conversations in the vehicle. The commands of the menu items are spoken just as they are selected via the Controller. "CAR" Activate the voice control system. "Settings" ›MEDIA‹ "General settings"...
Page 53 By selecting a program, the interior lighting, Amazon Alexa Car Integration is activated in climate control and music selection will be ad- the My BMW app and in the vehicle. justed. A program takes 3 minutes. Follow the instructions from the Amazon Alexa app to set it up in the vehicle.
Page 54 CONTROLS iDrive System limits ▷ The Personal Assistant provides informa- tion about vehicle functions that may not be installed in the vehicle. This also applies to safety functions and systems. ▷ Certain noises can be detected and may lead to problems. Keep the doors, windows, and glass sunroof closed.
Page 55: Bmw Remote Software Upgrade
Functional requirement General information Standby must be turned on to search for a software upgrade. BMW recommends performing the Remote Software Upgrade as soon as it becomes Automatic search available. The vehicle regularly searches for updates in Safety information the background.
Page 56 Installing the upgrade download of the data, for instance in areas with limited mobile network availability. General information Download the upgrade in the BMW app to ▷ The installation of the upgrade may result the smartphone. in a deletion of software changes, e.g., increases in performance that have been Follow the instructions in the BMW app.
Page 57 BMW Remote Software Upgrade CONTROLS Prerequisites for the installation Starting installation ▷ The battery is sufficiently charged. The upgrade can be installed when all prereq- uisites have been met. ▷ The outside temperature is above 14 ℉/-10 ℃. "CAR" ▷...
Page 58 CONTROLS BMW Remote Software Upgrade Malfunction In the event of a malfunction, follow the in- structions on the control display or in the BMW app. If the malfunction cannot be corrected, contact an authorized service center or another quali- fied service center or repair shop.
Page 59: General Settings
General settings CONTROLS General settings Vehicle features and options Setting the time format "CAR" This chapter describes all standard, country- "Settings" specific, and optional equipment offered with "General settings" the series. It also describes features and func- "Date and time" tions that are not necessarily available in the vehicle, e.g., due to the selected options or "Time format:"...
Page 60 CONTROLS General settings Setting the date format Resetting trip data "CAR" "CAR" "Settings" "Settings" "General settings" "General settings" "Date and time" "Reset trip data" "Date format:" Select the desired setting. Select the desired setting. Speed warning Language Principle Setting the system language The speed warning can be used to set a speed limit.
Page 61 Communication messages, for example e- "Control display" mails, SMS text messages or reminders. "Brightness at night" ▷ Messages, for instance from the BMW app. Press the Controller. ▷ Messages from the manufacturer of the ve- Turn the Controller until the desired bright- hicle, for instance technical information or important customer information.
Page 62 Tilt the Controller to the right. "Settings" Select the desired setting. Display, notifications General information The BMW Intelligent Personal Assistants al- lows the configuration of the range of mes- sages that will be displayed. Depending on the situation, the desired condition can be acti- vated.
Page 63: Personal Settings
Trip computer and on-board computer in- formation. Principle ▷ Navigation, for instance stored destina- The vehicle offers different services, whose tions. use requires a data transfer to BMW or a serv- ▷ Phone book. ice provider. ▷ Online data, for instance Favorites, cookies. ▷...
Page 64 If the set-up assistant was opened in the in the driver's profile can be synchronized with guest profile: create driver profile. the personal BMW ConnectedDrive account. ▷ Pairing mobile devices with the vehicle. It is thereby possible to use these settings in ▷...
Page 65 Scanning the displayed QR code will ac- ▷ No driver profile has been assigned to the cept the access data for the Connected- vehicle key that was used to unlock the ve- Drive account from the BMW app. hicle. ▷ "Log in" ▷...
Page 66 CONTROLS Personal settings The digital key that is recognized in the If no driver profile is assigned to this key, vehicle interior is assigned to the driver the guest profile is activated. profile. If multiple digital keys are de- Setting up a PIN tected, the unintended digital keys must be removed from the vehicle interior.
Page 67 Con- nectedDrive account. This enables the use of ConnectedDrive countries: these personal settings in other BMW vehicles The name of the driver profile is transferred with ConnectedDrive access, provided that this from the ConnectedDrive account. Changes for function is supported.
Page 68 ConnectedDrive countries: version, in other vehicles. The profile image is transferred from the Con- nectedDrive customer portal or the BMW app. Deleting the driver profile "CAR" "Driver profiles" Tilt the Controller to the right.
Page 69: Connections
Connections CONTROLS Connections Vehicle features and options vehicle, e.g., due to the selected options or country versions. This also applies to safety functions and systems. When using these This chapter describes all standard, country- functions and systems, the applicable laws specific, and optional equipment offered with and regulations must be observed.
Page 70 Information on compatible mobile devices is detected, the data is transmitted to the ve- available as follows: hicle and can be used via iDrive. ▷ On the BMW homepage. ▷ For some devices, certain settings are nec- essary, for instance authorization; see the ▷...
Page 71 Icon Meaning vices such as audio devices or mobile phones via Bluetooth®. Telephone. ▷ "Apps" Bluetooth audio. With the installed BMW app, apps from WLAN in the vehicle, Wi-Fi hotspot. the smartphone can be displayed in the vehicle. Apps. ▷ "Wi-Fi®"...
Page 72 CONTROLS Connections Bluetooth connection Frequently Asked Questions All prerequisites are met and all required steps were completed in the specified order. Despite Functional requirements that, the mobile device does not function as ▷ Compatible device with Bluetooth interface. expected. Compatible devices, refer to page 70. In this case, the following explanations can ▷...
Page 73 Connections CONTROLS WLAN connection ▷ Transmission of the telephone book entries is not yet complete. ▷ It is possible that only the telephone book General information entries of the mobile phone or the SIM card For certain applications such as apps, the data are transmitted.
Page 74 CONTROLS Connections Connecting a device to the Internet Deactivating Internet usage via the via the Wi-Fi hotspot Wi-Fi hotspot Using the Internet for the first time via the Wi- Internet usage may be deactivated if the data Fi hotspot requires registration and possibly a volume is used up, for instance.
Page 75 Connections CONTROLS Android Auto© On the mobile device, search for nearby Bluetooth devices and select the vehicle. A control number is displayed. Principle Compare the control number displayed on Android Auto allows select functions of a com- the control display with the control number patible smartphone to be operated via Goo- on the display of the mobile device, and gle Assistant voice control and via iDrive.
Page 76 CONTROLS Connections Compare the control number displayed on ▷ Mobile phones. the control display with the control number ▷ Audio devices such as MP3 players. on the display of the mobile device, and ▷ USB storage devices. confirm that the two match. Common file systems are supported.
Page 77 Connections CONTROLS ▷ USB hard drives. ▷ USB hubs. ▷ USB memory card readers with multiple slots. ▷ HFS-formatted USB devices. ▷ Devices such as fans or bulbs. Functional requirement Compatible device with USB port. Additional information: Compatible devices, refer to page 70. Connecting the device Connect the USB device using a suitable adapter cable to a USB port.
Page 78: Opening And Closing
CONTROLS Opening and closing Opening and closing Vehicle features and options burns or chemical burns. There is a risk of injury or danger to life. Keep the vehicle key and batteries out of reach of children. Imme- This chapter describes all standard, country- diately seek medical help if there is any sus- specific, and optional equipment offered with picion that a battery or button cell battery has...
Page 79 Opening and closing CONTROLS Unlocking the vehicle ▷ Opening and closing the doors or win- dows. Press the button on the vehicle key. ▷ Engaging selector lever position N. ▷ Using vehicle equipment. If only the driver's door and fuel filler flap have There is a risk of accidents or injuries.
Page 80 CONTROLS Opening and closing exterior mirrors are not folded in when the rors are not folded in when the hazard warning hazard warning flashers are switched on. flashers are switched on. ▷ If pathway lighting is activated during lock- Switching on the interior and ing.
Page 81 Opening and closing CONTROLS lift the lid with a lever movement of the integrated key, arrow 2. Warning While opening, the trunk lid pivots back and up. There is a risk of injury and risk of dam- age to property. Make sure that the travel path of the trunk lid is clear while opening and closing.
Page 82 ▷ The options provided by the Remote Serv- Place the vehicle key in a different location. ices of the BMW app include the ability to lock and unlock a vehicle. In the case of interference, the vehicle can also be unlocked and locked from the outside with This requires an active BMW Connected- the integrated key.
Page 83 For some national-market versions, unlock- deactivate the Key Card. ing from the inside is only possible with par- When the BMW Digital Key is activated for the ticular knowledge. vehicle, a digital key can be used instead of the If persons or animals spend a lengthy time vehicle key.
Page 84 Hold activated Key Card directly on the center of the external door handle of the driver's door. BMW Digital Key allows the vehicle to be un- locked and locked, as well as started, with a If the Key Card is not detected, slightly change compatible smartphone.
Page 85 Do not lock the vehicle from version. the outside when there are people or animals BMW Digital Key can be used with a compat- in it. Do not leave babies, toddlers or animals ible smartphone or other compatible mobile alone in the vehicle.
Page 86 The proof of authorization can be started via cation. Follow the corresponding instructions the BMW app or the activation code in the on the smartphone or the control display. corresponding smartphone function, e.g., the Wallet app.
Page 87 After the reset, the vehicle can no longer be unlocked, locked or started with a digital key. The main digital key must be enabled again to be able to use BMW Digital Key again. "CAR" "Settings" Place the smartphone centered into the "Doors/ vehicle access"...
Page 88 CONTROLS Opening and closing Removing ▷ The smartphone is shielded from the sen- sors in the vehicle by a smartphone cover that is not suitable. ▷ Objects such as a chip card or the Key Card are located between the smartphone and the smartphone cover.
Page 89 Opening and closing CONTROLS Overview Remove the cover cap. Unlock or lock the door lock using the integrated key. Buttons for the central locking system. The other doors must be unlocked or locked Locking from the inside. Press the button with the front doors Alarm system closed.
Page 90 If a driver profile was assigned to the vehi- ▷ Unlocking and locking the vehicle using the cle key, this driver profile will be activated BMW Digital Key. and the settings that are stored in it will be applied. ▷...
Page 91 Opening and closing CONTROLS Locking the vehicle Closing Close the driver's door. Touch the grooved surface on the handle of a closed vehicle door with your finger and hold it Touch the grooved surface on the handle of a there without grasping the door handle. closed vehicle door with your finger for approx.
Page 92 CONTROLS Opening and closing Safety information Warning While opening, the trunk lid pivots back and Warning up. There is a risk of injury and risk of dam- During no-touch activation, vehicle parts may age to property. Make sure that the travel be touched such as the hot exhaust system.
Page 93 Opening and closing CONTROLS Performing the foot movement When the driver walks away from the unlocked vehicle with the vehicle key, the vehicle will be Stand in the middle behind the vehicle at locked. approx. one arm's length away from the rear end.
Page 94 CONTROLS Opening and closing ▷ If the unlocking and locking of the vehicle Do not carry the vehicle key in close prox- is confirmed with a light signal or a sound imity to other electronic devices. signal. Wet or snowy conditions may disrupt the lock- ▷...
Page 95 Opening and closing CONTROLS Closing Warning While opening, the trunk lid pivots back and up. There is a risk of injury and risk of dam- age to property. Make sure that the travel path of the trunk lid is clear while opening and closing.
Page 96 CONTROLS Opening and closing Activating the valet parking mode Additionally, the following actions are carried out: General information ▷ The volume of the audio system is limited. ▷ The integrated Universal Remote Control is Before activating the valet parking mode, a deactivated.
Page 97 Opening and closing CONTROLS This PIN can be used once to deactivate If the PIN has been forgotten, the valet park- the valet parking mode for the active guest ing mode must be deactivated via a personal profile. driver profile. Deactivating valet parking mode Settings General information...
Page 98 CONTROLS Opening and closing Unlocking is confirmed with two sound Depending on the vehicle equipment and signals, locking is confirmed with one country version, this setting may not be of- sound signal. fered. "CAR" Folding mirrors in automatically "Settings" "CAR" "Key button settings"...
Page 99 Opening and closing CONTROLS Establishing idle state after opening Turning on/off the front doors The alarm system is turned on or off as soon as the vehicle is locked or unlocked with the "CAR" vehicle key or via Comfort Access. "Settings"...
Page 100 When a window is frequently opened to the ▷ In car washes. same position, this task can be performed by ▷ In duplex garages. the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant. For in- Online Edition for Part no. 01405A89334 - VI/23 OwnersManuals2.com...
Page 101 ▷ Vehicle key, refer to page 78. The window opens while the switch is be- ing held. ▷ BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, refer to page 49. ▷ Press the switch beyond the resist- ance point. Safety information The window opens automatically. Pressing the switch again stops the motion.
Page 102 CONTROLS Opening and closing Closing without the jam protection With Comfort Access: The glass sunroof can be closed from the outside via Comfort Access. system In case of danger from the outside or if icing Safety information might prevent normal closing, proceed as fol- lows: Warning Pull the switch past the resistance...
Page 103 Opening and closing CONTROLS Opening/closing the glass sunroof ▷ The closed glass sunroof tilts and the sun protection opens slightly. and sun protection together ▷ The opened glass sunroof closes until it ▷ Briefly press out the switch is in the tilted position. The sun protection twice in succession toward does not move.
Page 104 CONTROLS Opening and closing Closing from the open position without The system can be initialized under the follow- ing conditions: jam protection ▷ The vehicle is parked in a horizontal posi- In case of danger from the outside or if icing tion.
Page 105: Seats, Mirrors And Steering Wheel
Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Seats, mirrors and steering wheel Vehicle features and options Warning With a backrest inclined too far to the rear, This chapter describes all standard, country- the protective effect of the seat belt can no specific, and optional equipment offered with longer be ensured.
Page 106 CONTROLS Seats, mirrors and steering wheel Backrest tilt 3 Backrest width 4 Lumbar support Longitudinal direction Tilt switch forward or backward. Calibrating the front seats Press switch forward or backward. General information As soon as the electric seat setting no longer Height functions precisely, a Check Control message is displayed on the control display.
Page 107 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Backrest width If this message is still shown after repeated calibration, have the vehicle checked by an authorized service center or another qualified Principle service center or repair shop. Adjusting the backrest width may improve side support when cornering.
Page 108 CONTROLS Seats, mirrors and steering wheel The center seat belt buckle of the rear seats is ▷ The seat belts or seat belt buckles are intended for the person sitting in the middle. damaged, soiled, or changed in any other way. Safety information ▷...
Page 109 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Buckling the seat belt The seat belt buckles must engage audibly. Guide the seat belt slowly over shoulder Unbuckling the seat belt and hip to put it on. Hold down the seat belt firmly. Insert the buckle tongue into the seat belt Press the red button in the belt buckle.
Page 110 CONTROLS Seats, mirrors and steering wheel Seat belt reminder for rear seats ▷ Before driving, install the removed head restraints on the occupied seats. General information ▷ Adjust the head restraint so its center supports the back of the head at as The seat belt reminder is automatically acti- close to eye level as possible.
Page 111 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Adjusting the height Raise the head restraint up against the re- sistance. Press the button, arrow 1, and pull the head restraint out completely. Removing: M Sport seat The head restraints cannot be removed. Installing Proceed in the reverse order to install the head ▷...
Page 112 CONTROLS Seats, mirrors and steering wheel Adjusting the height Warning Objects on the head restraint reduce the pro- tective effect in the head and neck area. There is a risk of injury. ▷ Do not use seat or head restraint covers. ▷...
Page 113 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Installing Overview For mounting, insert the head restraints in the mounts and slide down until you feel the re- sistance. After the installation, make sure that the head restraint engages correctly. Exterior mirrors General information Adjusting 2 Selecting a mirror, Automatic Curb Monitor The front passenger's side exterior mirror is...
Page 114 CONTROLS Seats, mirrors and steering wheel Interior mirror, manually Folding the mirrors in and out is helpful in the following situations: dimmable ▷ In car washes. ▷ On narrow roads. Mirrors that were folded in are folded out automatically at a speed of approx. 25 mph/40 km/h.
Page 115 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Steering wheel Turning on/off Press the button. Safety information A Check Control message is displayed. If the trip is resumed within approx. 15 minutes Warning after an intermediate stop, the steering wheel heating turns on automatically if the function Steering wheel adjustments while driving was turned on at the completion of the last trip.
Page 116 CONTROLS Seats, mirrors and steering wheel Seat heating Warning There is a danger of jamming when moving Overview the seats. There is a risk of injury or risk of damage to property. Make sure that the travel path of the seat is clear prior to any adjustment.
Page 117 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS ically activated depending on the outside tem- perature. General information The outside temperature at which the func- tions are to be automatically activated can be set via iDrive. Activation is performed if the outside temper- ature exceeds or falls below the set tempera- ture in the first few minutes after drive-ready state has been switched on.
Page 118: Transporting Children Safely
CONTROLS Transporting children safely Transporting children safely Vehicle features and options Warning A hot vehicle may result in death to persons, This chapter describes all standard, country- especially children, or animals. There is a specific, and optional equipment offered with risk of injury or danger to life.
Page 119 Transporting children safely CONTROLS Installing child restraint Safety information systems Warning The seat belt cannot be fastened correctly General information on children shorter than 5 ft/150 cm without Pay attention to the specifications and the op- suitable additional child restraint systems. erating and safety information of the child re- The protective effect of safety gear, including straint system manufacturer when selecting,...
Page 120 CONTROLS Transporting children safely On the front passenger seat Child seat security Deactivating the airbags Warning Active front passenger airbags can injure a child in a child restraint system when the air- bags are deployed. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that the front passenger airbags are deactivated and that the PASSENGER The seat belts in the rear and the front pas-...
Page 121 Transporting children safely CONTROLS Mounts for the lower LATCH Position anchors Icon Meaning General information The corresponding icon shows The lower anchors may be used to attach the the mounts for the lower LATCH anchors. CRS to the vehicle seat up to a combined child and CRS weight of 65 lbs/30 kg when the child Seats equipped with lower is restrained by the internal harnesses.
Page 122 CONTROLS Transporting children safely Safety information Attachment points Icon Meaning Warning The respective icon shows the If the upper retaining strap is incorrectly used attachment point for the upper for the child restraint system, the protective retaining strap. Seats with an effect is reduced.
Page 123 Transporting children safely CONTROLS For the middle seat in the second row of Icon Meaning seats, guide it over or along both sides of Child safety lock is locked. the head restraint to the anchor where ap- plicable. Attach the hook of the retaining strap to the Lock the child safety lock.
Page 124: Driving
CONTROLS Driving Driving Vehicle features and options Auto Start/Stop function This chapter describes all standard, country- Principle specific, and optional equipment offered with The Auto Start/Stop function helps save fuel. the series. It also describes features and func- The system switches off the engine during a tions that are not necessarily available in the stop, for instance in traffic jam or at traffic vehicle, e.g., due to the selected options or...
Page 125 Driving CONTROLS Steptronic transmission: manual Total time with switched-off engine engine stop ECO PRO driving mode: de- If the engine was not switched off automati- pending on the vehicle equip- cally when the vehicle stopped, the engine can ment, the total time that the be switched off manually: engine has been switched off using the Auto Start/Stop func-...
Page 126 CONTROLS Driving Starting the engine When changing from selector lever position D to N or R. Functional requirements ▷ Steptronic transmission: When changing from selector lever position Steptronic transmission P to N, D, or R. The engine starts automatically under the fol- ▷...
Page 127 Driving CONTROLS Via button ▷ Drive-ready state is switched off. ▷ Standby state is switched on. ▷ Selector lever position P is engaged au- tomatically. Set the parking brake. Automatic deactivation General information In certain situations, the Auto Start/Stop func- Press the button.
Page 128 CONTROLS Driving Overview Driving modes in detail COMFORT Principle The COMFORT driving mode is a balanced setting between sporty and consumption-opti- mized driving. Turning on Press the button repeatedly until Displays in the instrument cluster COMFORT is displayed in the instru- ment cluster.
Page 129 Driving CONTROLS Parking brake ECO PRO Principle Principle In ECO PRO driving mode, consumption is op- The parking brake is used to prevent the vehi- timized. cle from rolling away when it is parked. Turning on Safety information Press the button repeatedly until ECO PRO is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Page 130 CONTROLS Driving Overview The indicator light in the instrument cluster illuminates red, a signal sounds, and the brake lights illuminate. A Check Control message is displayed. The parking brake is engaged when the vehi- cle is stationary. Releasing the parking brake Releasing the parking brake manually Parking brake Turn on drive-ready state.
Page 131 Driving CONTROLS ▷ Drive-ready state is switched off. NOTICE ▷ The driver's door is opened while the vehi- cle is stationary. If the vehicle is stationary, Automatic Hold engages the parking brake and prevents the ▷ The moving vehicle is brought to a stand- vehicle from rolling in a car wash.
Page 132 CONTROLS Driving After a power interruption Driving off Press the accelerator pedal to drive off. To reestablish parking brake functionality after a power interruption: The brake is released automatically and the indicator light of the parking brake is no longer Turn on standby state.
Page 133 Driving CONTROLS Window wiper system The one-touch signaling duration can be ad- justed. "CAR" Safety information "Settings" "Exterior lighting" Warning "One-touch turn signal" If the wipers start moving in the folded away Select the desired setting. state, body parts can be jammed or damage may occur to parts of the vehicle.
Page 134 CONTROLS Driving Safety information Press the lever up until the desired position is reached. ▷ Resting position of the wipers, position 0. NOTICE ▷ Rain sensor, position 1. If the rain sensor is activated, the wipers ▷ Normal wiper speed, position 2. can accidentally start moving in car washes.
Page 135 Driving CONTROLS Fold-out position of the wipers ▷ Upward: high rain sensor sensitivity. ▷ Downward: low rain sensor sensitivity. Principle In the fold-out position, the wipers can be Windshield washer system folded out from the windshield, which is impor- tant, for instance, when changing the wiper Safety information blades or for folding away under frosty condi- tions.
Page 136 CONTROLS Driving Safety information Folding out the wipers Turn on standby state. Press and hold the wiper lever down until Warning the wipers stop in a nearly vertical position. An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident. Before leaving your vehicle, secure it against rolling away, e.g., by applying the parking brake.
Page 137 Driving CONTROLS ▷ After the drive-ready state is switched off Fasten driver's seat belt. and selector lever position R, D or M/S is Press and hold the button to release the engaged. selector lever lock. ▷ After the standby state has been turned off when selector lever position N is engaged.
Page 138 CONTROLS Driving Rolling or pushing the vehicle Kickdown Kickdown is used to achieve maximum driving General information performance. In some situations, the vehicle is supposed to Step on the accelerator pedal beyond the re- roll without its own power for a short distance, sistance point at the full throttle position.
Page 139 Driving CONTROLS Activating manual mode M235i: once a particular engine speed is at- tained, M/S manual mode does not upshift au- Press the selector lever to the left from se- tomatically. lector lever position D, arrow 1. With the appropriate transmission version, the lowest possible gear can be selected by simul- taneously activating kickdown and operating the left shift paddles.
Page 140 CONTROLS Driving Electronic unlocking of the Continuous manual mode transmission lock In selector lever position S, actuating a shift paddle switches into manual mode perma- nently. General information Unlock the transmission lock electroni- Steptronic Sport transmission cally, e.g., to maneuver the vehicle out of a With the appropriate transmission version, the hazardous area in the event of a malfunction.
Page 141 Driving CONTROLS With some transmission versions, the proce- 30 miles/50 km in order to reach the operating dure for unlocking is as follows: temperature needed for Launch Control. Quickly press the Start/Stop button three Starting with launch control times in a row. Turn on drive-ready state.
Page 142: Displays
CONTROLS Displays Displays Vehicle features and options Instrument cluster with enhanced features:Overview This chapter describes all standard, country- specific, and optional equipment offered with the series. It also describes features and func- tions that are not necessarily available in the vehicle, e.g., due to the selected options or country versions.
Page 143 Displays CONTROLS Instrument cluster with Central display range extended features: widgets Depending on the equipment and configura- tion, the following is displayed in the central display range of the instrument cluster: Principle ▷ Navigation displays such as the map view Displays for specific functions can be displayed or, if destination guidance is active, a route in the instrument cluster.
Page 144 CONTROLS Displays G-Meter partially charged and fuel consumption can be reduced. The G-Meter indicates the forces that are ap- plied in longitudinal and transverse direction ECO PRO bonus range on the vehicle occupants while driving. In the ECO PRO driving mode, the yielded ex- Efficiency display tension of the range as a result of fuel-efficient driving is displayed as ECO PRO bonus range.
Page 145 Displays CONTROLS The messages can be hidden for approx. Select the desired text message. 8 seconds. After this time, they are displayed Select the desired setting. again automatically. Messages after trip completion Temporary display Certain messages displayed while driving are Some Check Control messages are hidden displayed again after drive-ready state is automatically after approx.
Page 146 CONTROLS Displays Rear seat belt reminder: seat detection Additional information: ▷ Daytime Pedestrian Collision Mitigation, re- The seat belt is not buckled on the cor- fer to page 175. responding rear seat. Forward Collision Warning with Airbag system braking function Warning light illuminates briefly: Indi- Warning light illuminates: risk of colli- cates that the entire airbag system and...
Page 147 Displays CONTROLS Flat tire monitor The system may not be operational. The Antilock Braking System is not Warning light illuminates: Flat tire or available. tire pressure loss has been detected. The ability to steer may be restricted during full Reduce your speed and stop cau- braking.
Page 148 CONTROLS Displays Turn signal Have the vehicle checked by an authorized service center or another qualified service cen- Turn signal is on. ter or repair shop. Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator light indicates that a turn signal bulb Emissions has failed.
Page 149 Displays CONTROLS Automatic High Beam Assistant Depending on the equipment: Cruise Control Automatic High Beam Assistant is switched on. The system is active. High beams are switched on and off Additional information: automatically depending on the traffic situa- Driver assistance systems, Cruise Con- tion.
Page 150 CONTROLS Displays Fuel gauge Speed Limit Assistant: apply speed limit Principle The detected speed limit can be ap- plied with the SET button. As soon as The current fill level of the fuel tank is dis- the speed limit has been applied, a played.
Page 151 Displays CONTROLS Instrument cluster with enhanced When the setting for the driving mode view is activated, the activated power gauge is only features:Activating/deactivating shown in the COMFORT driving mode. "CAR" "Settings" Display "Displays" "Instrument panel" "Engine display" "Tachometer" When the setting for the driving mode view is activated, the activated tachometer is only shown in the COMFORT or SPORT driving mode.
Page 152 CONTROLS Displays Shift lights Information about the driving style ▷ The current RPM is displayed in the tach- ometer. Principle ▷ Arrow 1: successive yellow illuminated fields Shift lights on the instrument cluster indicate indicate an increase in the RPM. the time to upshift in order to achieve the best ▷...
Page 153 Displays CONTROLS Range ▷ Cold engine: the needle is at the low temperature value. Drive at moderate RPM and Principle vehicle speeds. The range indicates the distance that can still ▷ Normal operating tempera- be covered with the current full tank of fuel. ture: the needle is in the mid- dle or in the lower half of the General information...
Page 154 CONTROLS Displays Service notification Entering appointment dates Enter the dates for the mandatory vehicle in- spections. Principle Make sure that the vehicle's date and time are The service requirement notifications indicate set correctly. necessary maintenance work. "CAR" General information "Vehicle status" After turning on the drive-ready state, the next "Required services"...
Page 155 Displays CONTROLS Selection lists Button Function Change the entertainment Principle source. Pressing the button again will Lists can be displayed and, if necessary, used close the currently displayed for certain functions in the instrument cluster or list. the Head-up display. ▷...
Page 156 CONTROLS Displays ▷ Average speed. "Trip data" ▷ Total time for shut off engine through the "Values since" Auto Start/Stop function. Select the desired setting: ▷ Distance traveled in Coasting mode. ▷ "Start of trip ( )": the values are auto- ▷...
Page 157 154. Instrument cluster with enhanced features:Display in the instrument cluster BMW Head-up display The Sport displays can be displayed in form of widgets in the instrument cluster. Principle The following widgets can be selected: The Head-up display projects important infor- ▷...
Page 158 CONTROLS Displays General information Selecting displays in the Head-up display Follow instructions for cleaning the Head-up display in the Vehicle Care chapter. "CAR" "Settings" Overview "Displays" "Head-up display" Select the desired setting. Setting the brightness The brightness is automatically adjusted to the ambient brightness.
Page 159 Displays CONTROLS Setting the rotation ▷ Dust or dirt on the protective glass of the Head-up display. The Head-up display view can be rotated. ▷ Windshield dirty on inside or outside. "CAR" ▷ Sunglasses with certain polarization filters. "Settings" ▷ Wet road.
Page 160: Lights
CONTROLS Lights Lights Vehicle features and options Icon Function Automatic headlight control. This chapter describes all standard, country- Adaptive lighting functions. specific, and optional equipment offered with the series. It also describes features and func- Low beams. tions that are not necessarily available in the vehicle, e.g., due to the selected options or country versions.
Page 161 Lights CONTROLS System limits Low beams The automatic headlight control cannot re- Turning on place your personal judgment of lighting condi- tions. Press the button on the light switch. For example, the sensors are unable to detect fog or hazy weather. In these situations, turn The low beams illuminate when drive-ready the lights on manually.
Page 162 CONTROLS Lights Daytime driving lights General information Depending on the equipment, the exterior lighting of the vehicle can be set individually. General information The daytime driving lights illuminate when Activating/deactivating welcome drive-ready state is switched on. light Activating/deactivating daytime "CAR" driving lights "Settings"...
Page 163 Lights CONTROLS Adaptive Light Control Automatic High Beam Assistant General information Principle Depending on the steering-wheel angle and other parameters, the light from the headlight The Automatic High Beam Assistant detects follows the course of the road. other road users early on and automatically To avoid blinding oncoming traffic, the Adap- switches the high beams on or off depending tive Light Control does not swivel to the oppo-...
Page 164 CONTROLS Lights Safety information The headlights are automatically changed be- tween low beams and high beams. The blue indicator light in the instru- Warning ment cluster illuminates when the sys- If adjustments have been made or the sen- tem switches on the high beams. sitivity has been modified, oncoming traffic may be momentarily blinded.
Page 165 Lights CONTROLS Instrument lighting ▷ In very unfavorable weather conditions such as fog or heavy precipitation. ▷ When detecting poorly-lit road users such Functional requirement as pedestrians, cyclists, horseback riders The parking lights or low beams must be and wagons; when driving close to train or switched on to set the brightness.
Page 166 CONTROLS Lights Turning interior lights on/off Selecting the color "CAR" Press the button. "Settings" To switch off permanently: press the button "Interior lighting" and hold for approx. 3 seconds. "Color" The interior lights in the rear of the vehicle Select the desired setting. can be switched on and off independently.
Page 167: Safety
Safety CONTROLS Safety Vehicle features and options vehicle, e.g., due to the selected options or country versions. This also applies to safety functions and systems. When using these This chapter describes all standard, country- functions and systems, the applicable laws specific, and optional equipment offered with and regulations must be observed.
Page 168 CONTROLS Safety In the event of a side collision, the side airbag ▷ Always grasp the steering wheel on the in the rear protects the chest and lap area on steering wheel rim. Hold your hands at the the side of the bodies of the occupants in the 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions to keep the outer rear seats.
Page 169 ▷ The warning light illuminates con- BMW Customer Relations for further informa- tinuously. tion. The airbag system or the seat belt tension- Warnings and information on the airbags are ers may be not operational.
Page 170 CONTROLS Safety General information Indicator light for the front passenger airbags Before transporting a child on the front pas- senger seat, refer to the safety information and The indicator light for the front-seat passenger instructions for children on the front passenger airbag in the headliner indicates the operating seat, see Children.
Page 171 Safety CONTROLS General information Warning Depending on how the vehicle is equipped, Intelligent Safety consists of one or more sys- When towing with Intelligent Safety systems tems that can help prevent the risk of imminent enabled or Cruise Control switched on, in- collision.
Page 172 CONTROLS Safety Forward Collision Warning Display with braking function Button Status Button illuminates green: all Intelli- Principle gent Safety systems are switched The Forward Collision Warning warns of a pos- sible risk of collision and may brake independ- Button illuminates orange: some ently.
Page 173 Safety CONTROLS sued late or in a manner that is not consis- "Driver Assistance" tent with their normal use. There is a risk of "Safety and Warnings" accident. Adjust driving style to traffic condi- "Forward Collision Mitigation" tions. Watch surrounding traffic closely and Select the desired setting: actively intervene where appropriate.
Page 174 CONTROLS Safety warning may be accompanied by a brief acti- erty. Actively intervene as warranted. Refer vation of the braking system. to the information in this Owner’s Manual re- garding the scope of the system’s operation With the warning time setting "Late" the brief and limitations.
Page 175 Safety CONTROLS Safety information Functional limitations The system may be limited in the following situations: Warning ▷ In tight curves. The system cannot serve as a substitute for ▷ If the driving stability control systems are the driver’s personal judgment in assessing limited or deactivated, for instance DSC the traffic situation.
Page 176 CONTROLS Safety Detection range Warning with brake function Display If there is a risk of collision with a detected pedestrian or cyclist, a warning light is shown on the instrument cluster and Head-up display as applicable. Icon Meaning Warning light illuminates red and acoustic signal sounds: Risk of immi- The detection range in front of the vehicle is nent collision detected.
Page 177 Safety CONTROLS Lane departure warning to the information in this Owner’s Manual re- garding the scope of the system’s operation and limitations. Principle The lane departure warning alerts when the Upper speed limit vehicle is about to run off the road or exit the The system responds to pedestrians and cy- lane.
Page 178 CONTROLS Safety Setting Lane Departure Warning Warning Setting the warning time Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a substitute for the driver’s personal judgment. "CAR" Due to its limits, the system may not issue "Settings" warnings or responses, or these may be is- "Driver Assistance"...
Page 179 Safety CONTROLS Depending on the national-market version, the For instance, the steering intervention will be steering intervention is automatically active af- suppressed in the following situations: ter every driving off. ▷ With hard accelerating or braking. ▷ When flashing. Display in the instrument cluster ▷...
Page 180 CONTROLS Safety ▷ Immediately following a steering interven- A Check Control message may be displayed tion by the vehicle systems. when the system is limited. ▷ With manual steering intervention. Active Blind Spot Detection ▷ When another driver assistance system is activated, if applicable.
Page 181 Safety CONTROLS Safety information Intelligent Safety, refer to page 170. Adjusting the Active Blind Spot Warning Detection The system cannot serve as a substitute for the driver’s personal judgment in assessing Setting the warning time the traffic situation. Based on the limits of the system, it cannot independently react "CAR"...
Page 182 CONTROLS Safety Prewarning System limits of the sensors The dimmed warning light in the exterior mirror Additional information: indicates when vehicles are in your blind spot ▷ Radar sensors, refer to page 36. or approaching from the rear. Functional limitations Acute warning The system may be limited in the following If the turn signal is activated while a vehicle...
Page 183 Safety CONTROLS General information tions. Watch surrounding traffic closely and actively intervene where appropriate. Sensors The system is controlled by radar sensors on the sides at the rear. Additional information: Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 35. Turning rear-end collision Radar sensors monitor the area behind the ve- preparation on/off hicle.
Page 184 CONTROLS Safety Harder vehicle deceleration Function In certain situations, it may be necessary to The system is switched on each time drive- bring the vehicle to a halt more quickly than ready state is switched on. automatic braking allows. After starting the trip, the system is trained to To do this, quickly apply extra force to the the driver, so that decreasing alertness or fati- brake.
Page 185 Safety CONTROLS issued or an unwarranted warning may be is- sued. The system function may be limited in the following situations, e.g.: ▷ If the time is set incorrectly. ▷ At a predominantly driven speed below ap- prox. 43 mph/70 km/h. ▷...
Page 186: Driving Stability Control Systems
CONTROLS Driving stability control systems Driving stability control systems Vehicle features and options Brake assistant This chapter describes all standard, country- The brake assistant automatically applies specific, and optional equipment offered with maximum braking assistance when the brake the series. It also describes features and func- pedal is depressed quickly.
Page 187 Driving stability control systems CONTROLS Dynamic Stability Control Overview Button in the vehicle Principle The Dynamic Stability Control helps to keep the vehicle on a steady course by reducing drive power and by brake intervention on indi- vidual wheels. General information The Dynamic Stability Control will detect, e.g., the following unstable driving conditions: ▷...
Page 188 CONTROLS Driving stability control systems Display Overview In the instrument cluster Button in the vehicle If the Dynamic Stability Control is deactivated, DSC OFF is displayed in the instrument clus- ter. Indicator lights and warning lights Indicator light illuminates: Dynamic Stability Control is deactivated.
Page 189 ▷ The vehicle has a flat tire. BMW xDrive Principle BMW xDrive is the all-wheel-drive system of the vehicle. BMW xDrive and other suspension control systems, e.g., Dynamic Stability Con- trol, work together to further optimize traction and driving dynamics.
Page 190: Driver Assistance Systems
CONTROLS Driver assistance systems Driver assistance systems Vehicle features and options For information on the current map version and map updates, see Map update in the Nav- igation system chapter. This chapter describes all standard, country- Without a navigation system, the system is specific, and optional equipment offered with subject to limitations imposed by technology.
Page 191 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Displaying Speed Limit Info Display General information Speed Limit Info Depending on the vehicle equipment, Speed Icon Description Limit Info is displayed permanently in the in- strument cluster or via iDrive. Current speed limit. Depending on the na- Activating tional-market version, it "CAR"...
Page 192 CONTROLS Driver assistance systems Manual Speed Limiter If necessary, "Driving" "Speed Limit Assistance" Select the desired setting. Principle The warning that is issued when a speed limit The system can be used to set a speed limit, is exceeded may depend on the Speed Limit for instance to prevent the vehicle from ex- Assistant settings.
Page 193 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Turning off Press the button on the steering wheel. Press the button on the steering wheel. Exceeding the speed limit The system switches off automatically in the When the vehicle speed exceeds the set speed following situations, for example: limit, a warning is issued.
Page 194 CONTROLS Driver assistance systems Safety information ▷ Green marking: system is ac- tive. ▷ Gray marking: system is in- Warning terrupted. The system cannot serve as a substitute for ▷ No marking: system is the driver’s personal judgment in assessing switched off.
Page 195 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Turning off telligent Safety systems and Cruise Control before towing. Depending on the equipment version, press the relevant button on the steer- ing wheel. Overview The displays turn off. The stored set speed is Buttons on the steering wheel deleted.
Page 196 CONTROLS Driver assistance systems Continuing cruise control The stored speed is displayed on the speed- ometer. If necessary, the Dynamic Stability Control will Warning be turned on. The set speed can be incorrectly adjusted The speed can also be stored by pressing a or called up by mistake.
Page 197 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Indicator light If a vehicle is driving ahead of you, the system adjusts the speed of the vehicle so that the set distance to the vehicle ahead is maintained. Icon Description The speed is adjusted as far as the given sit- No indicator light: system is switched uation allows.
Page 198 CONTROLS Driver assistance systems Overview ▷ Set the parking brake. ▷ On uphill grades or on downhill slopes, Buttons on the steering wheel turn the front wheels in the direction of the curb. Button Function ▷ On uphill grades or on downhill slopes, also secure the vehicle, for instance with Cruise control on/off.
Page 199 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS The system can also be activated when sta- ▷ While Dynamic Traction Control is enabled tionary. or Dynamic Stability Control is disabled. ▷ While Dynamic Stability Control regulates Turning on/off and interrupting driving stability. cruise control ▷...
Page 200 CONTROLS Driver assistance systems Reducing the distance Press the button. Press the button repeatedly until the desired distance is set. Changing the speed Instrument cluster will display selected dis- tance. Increasing the distance Press the button repeatedly until the desired distance is set. Instrument cluster will display selected dis- tance.
Page 201 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Changing between Cruise Control ▷ Green marking: system is ac- tive, the marking indicates with/without Distance Control the desired speed. ▷ Gray marking: system is in- Safety information terrupted, the marking indi- cates the stored speed. Warning ▷...
Page 202 CONTROLS Driver assistance systems Displays in the Head-up display Detected vehicle Set speed Icon Description Some system information can also be dis- Green icon: played in the Head-up display. Vehicle has been detected ahead of you. The icon is displayed when the set speed is reached.
Page 203 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Cornering For instance, two-wheeled vehicles may not be detected. Deceleration The system does not decelerate in the follow- ing situations: ▷ For pedestrians or similarly slow-moving road users. ▷ Depending on the vehicle equipment and national availability, for red traffic lights. When the set speed is too high for a curve, ▷...
Page 204 CONTROLS Driver assistance systems Safety information Weather The following restrictions can occur under un- favorable weather or light conditions: Warning ▷ Poorer vehicle detection. The system cannot serve as a substitute for ▷ Short-term interruptions for vehicles that the driver’s personal judgment in assessing are already recognized.
Page 205 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Manual adoption "Speed limits" Select the desired setting: A detected speed limit can be applied man- ually for the active driver assistance system. ▷ "Adjust manually": detected speed limits can be applied manually. When the SET icon illuminates, press ▷...
Page 206 CONTROLS Driver assistance systems General information Upcoming speed limits can only be accepted for the Active Cruise Control. The range of the system, depending on obsta- Additional information: cles and environmental conditions, is approx. 6 ft/2 m. ▷ System limits of Speed Limit Information, refer to page 192.
Page 207 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Overview "Driver Assistance" "Parking and Maneuvering" Button in the vehicle If necessary, "Automatic PDC Activation" "Automatic PDC Activation" Depending on equipment, an additional cam- era view is also switched on. Automatic deactivation during forward travel The system switches off when a certain dis- tance travelled or speed is exceeded.
Page 208 CONTROLS Driver assistance systems smaller than approx. 8 in/20 cm, an alternating Pathway lines are faded in for better estima- continuous tone will sound. tion of the space required. Steptronic transmission: the intermittent tone When the image of the rearview camera is dis- and continuous tone are switched off if the se- played, you can switch to the Park Distance lector lever position P is engaged.
Page 209 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS sensors before or after a continuous tone If the accelerator pedal is depressed longer, sounds. the vehicle drives off. Manual braking is possi- ble at any time. Unwarranted warnings The system uses the ultrasonic sensors of Park Distance Control and the Automatic Park- Reaching the system limits can cause unwar- ing Assistant.
Page 210 CONTROLS Driver assistance systems "Driver Assistance" ▷ Park Distance Control, refer to page 206. "Parking and Maneuvering" ▷ Automatic Parking Assistant, refer to page 213. "Active PDC with braking interv." Select the desired setting. Display System limits The limits of the systems of the Park Distance Control and the Automatic Parking Assistant apply.
Page 211 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Rearview camera Sensors The system is controlled by the following sen- sors: Principle ▷ Rearview camera. The rearview camera helps when reverse Additional information: parking and maneuvering. The area behind the vehicle is shown on the control display. Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 35.
Page 212 CONTROLS Driver assistance systems luggage rack or trailer can limit the detec- Pathway lines tion range of the camera. Display on the control display Toolbars The assistance functions can be activated manually via the toolbars on the sides of the control display.
Page 213 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS System limits Parking using lanes and turning circle lines Position the vehicle so that the red turning System limits of the sensors circle line leads to within the limits of the parking space. Additional information: Turn the steering wheel to the point where ▷...
Page 214 CONTROLS Driver assistance systems ▷ When parking parallel to the road, parallel Control display shows suitable parking spaces parking. at the edge of the road next to the vehicle icon. When Automatic Parking Assistant is active, ▷ When reverse parking perpendicular to the suitable parking spaces are highlighted and an road, perpendicular parking.
Page 215 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Functional requirements Warning For the measurement of parking The system can steer the vehicle over or spaces onto curbs. There is a risk of injury or risk of damage to property. Watch surrounding ▷ Maximum speed while driving forward ap- traffic closely and actively intervene where prox.
Page 216 CONTROLS Driver assistance systems The current status of the parking space search "Driver Assistance" is indicated on the control display. "Parking and Maneuvering" Automatic Parking Assistant is activated "Automatic Parking" automatically. "Alert if parking space detected" Switching on with reverse gear Acoustic signals of the Park Shift into reverse.
Page 217 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Canceling Automatic Parking Continuing the parking operation Assistant manually An interrupted parking operation can be con- tinued, if needed. The Automatic Parking Assistant can be inter- rupted at any time: Reactivate the Automatic Parking Assistant and follow the instructions on the control dis- ▷...
Page 218 CONTROLS Driver assistance systems ▷ On steep uphill or downhill grades. The vehicle maneuvers automatically until the vehicle reaches a position in which the driver ▷ With accumulations of leaves/snow in the can drive out of the parking space without fur- parking space.
Page 219 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS General information Press the park assistance button or shift into reverse gear when the vehicle is sta- The system takes control of the steering when tionary to switch on the Automatic Parking driving in reverse along the stored route. Assistant.
Page 220 CONTROLS Driver assistance systems Driving in reverse with automated ▷ When the driver grasps the steering wheel or takes over steering. steering ▷ When engaging a forward gear. Press the park assistance button or shift ▷ During activation or intervention by driving into reverse gear when the vehicle is control systems or assist systems.
Page 221 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Cross traffic warning Overview Button in the vehicle Principle At blind driveway exits or when driving out of perpendicular parking spaces, road users ap- proaching from the side are detected sooner by the cross traffic warning than is possible from the driver's seat.
Page 222 CONTROLS Driver assistance systems Turning on automatically Display in the Park Distance Control view If the system was activated on the control dis- play, it will automatically be turned on as soon as the Park Distance Control is active and a gear is engaged.
Page 223: Driving Comfort
Driving comfort CONTROLS Driving comfort Vehicle features and options Engine sound This chapter describes all standard, country- Depending on the equipment and national- specific, and optional equipment offered with market version, you can configure the sound the series. It also describes features and func- of the engine.
Page 224: Climate Control
CONTROLS Climate control Climate control Vehicle features and options The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends having the interior filter changed during vehicle maintenance. This chapter describes all standard, country- specific, and optional equipment offered with Automatic climate control the series. It also describes features and func- tions that are not necessarily available in the vehicle, e.g., due to the selected options or Overview...
Page 225 Climate control CONTROLS Setting the temperature Button Function Using the button: Air recirculation mode. Press the upper or lower button side to set the desired temperature. Air conditioning. Via iDrive: Maximum cooling. "CAR" "Settings" Seat heating, refer to page 116. "Climate control"...
Page 226 CONTROLS Climate control Maximum cooling "Heating/ventilation" "Automatic" Principle Depending on the selected temperature and The system is set to the lowest temperature, outside influences, the air is directed to the optimum air flow and recirculated-air mode windshield, side windows, upper body, and with the drive-ready state switched on.
Page 227 Climate control CONTROLS Defrost function tain amount of time, depending on the envi- ronmental conditions. Principle With constant air recirculation mode, the air quality in the interior deteriorates and window Ice and condensation are quickly removed fogging increases. from the windshield and the front side win- If there is window condensation, switch off re- dows.
Page 228 CONTROLS Climate control Automatic climate control Button Function with enhanced features Seat heating, refer to page 116. Overview Air conditioning. Open Climate menu such as Buttons in the vehicle for the following settings: up- per body temperature adjust- ment, pre-ventilation, air condi- tioning.
Page 229 Climate control CONTROLS Functional requirement ▷ Air distribution, manual. ▷ Defrosting the windshield The interior can only be cooled with the drive- ready state switched on. Turning off Switch air conditioning on/off Complete system: Using the button: Press the button. Press the button.
Page 230 CONTROLS Climate control Adjusting the intensity of the air flow The air flow can be adjusted with the program active. With the AUTO program switched on, the in- tensity can be adjusted. This changes the au- AUTO program tomatic control for the air mass. Using the button: Principle Press the lower or upper side of the...
Page 231 Climate control CONTROLS Switching automatic recirculated-air If there is window condensation, switch off re- circulated-air mode or defog the windows. control on/off "CAR" Air flow, manual "Settings" "Climate control" Principle "Air quality" The air flow for climate control can be adjusted "Automatic"...
Page 232 CONTROLS Climate control SYNC program Rear window defroster Principle Principle The Sync program can be used to apply the Ice and condensation are removed from the settings on the driver's side to the passenger’s rear window quickly. side. Functional requirement Switching the SYNC program on/off The function is operational when the drive- "CAR"...
Page 233 Climate control CONTROLS Indirect ventilation pending on set temperature and ambient tem- perature, the car's interior is ventilated or pos- The air flow is not directed towards the pas- sibly heated using the residual engine heat. sengers. The vehicle interior is warmed or cooled indirectly, depending on the set tem- General information perature.
Page 234 CONTROLS Climate control Turning on ▷ One-time departure time: the time can be set. Press one of the following buttons: The system is switched on once. ▷ Temperature. ▷ Departure time with weekday: time and day ▷ Air conditioning. of the week can be set. ▷...
Page 235 Climate control CONTROLS "Pre-ventilation" Warning "Departure plan" When stationary climate control is in opera- Activate the desired departure time. tion, high temperatures can occur underneath the body, for instance caused by the exhaust Display system. If combustible materials such as Icon on the climate control display leaves or grass come in contact with hot signals an activated departure time.
Page 236 CONTROLS Climate control Switching on via departure time "Remote Engine Start" "Starting engine for clim. control" General information Confirm the disclaimer. Scheduled departure times can be set up in Switching on/off directly the system to ensure a comfortable interior temperature in the vehicle at the time of depar- ture.
Page 237 Climate control CONTROLS Set the departure time. Select day of the week, if needed. Activating the departure time via iDrive "CAR" "Settings" "Climate control" "Preconditioning/ventilation" "Departure plan" Activate the desired departure time. Display In the instrument cluster: The engine runs for the purpose of operating the pre-condition- ing.
Page 238: Interior Equipment
CONTROLS Interior equipment Interior equipment Vehicle features and options Safety information This chapter describes all standard, country- Warning specific, and optional equipment offered with The operation of remote-controlled systems the series. It also describes features and func- with the integrated universal remote control tions that are not necessarily available in the such as the garage door may result in injury, vehicle, e.g., due to the selected options or...
Page 239 Interior equipment CONTROLS Control elements on the interior Canada: if programming with the hand-held transmitter was interrupted, hold down the mirror interior mirror button and repeatedly press and release the hand-held transmitter but- ton for 2 seconds. 6. ▷ The LED illuminates green: program- ming completed.
Page 240 CONTROLS Interior equipment Synchronizing the universal remote control Release the button. with the system: ▷ The LED flashes fast: the hand-held transmitter was detected but program- Park the vehicle within range of the remote- ming is not complete. controlled system. Press the button on the interior mirror Program the relevant button on the interior for 2 seconds and release.
Page 241 Interior equipment CONTROLS Ashtray Deleting stored functions All stored functions will be deleted. The func- tions cannot be deleted individually. Front center console Press and hold the two outer buttons on the interior mirror simultaneously for approxi- Opening mately 10 seconds until the LED on the interior mirror flashes green fast.
Page 242 CONTROLS Interior equipment General information Take hold of the cigarette lighter by its han- dle. Make sure that children do not use the The total load of all sockets must not exceed cigarette lighter. 140 watts at 12 volts. Do not damage the socket by using unsuitable connectors.
Page 243 Interior equipment CONTROLS Front center console In the center armrest A socket is located between the cup holders. A USB port is located in the center armrest. Detach the cover. Properties: ▷ USB port Type C. In the cargo area ▷...
Page 244 CONTROLS Interior equipment NOTE ▷ USB port Type A. ▷ For charging mobile devices and for data This device has been tested for human expo- transfer. sure limits and found compliant at a minimum distance of 2 in/5 cm during operation. ▷...
Page 245 Interior equipment CONTROLS Hold down the release buttons behind the Car mount holding clasp, arrows 1, at the same time and 2 Storage area pull off the holding clasp, arrow 2. Functional requirements Forgotten warning ▷ The device to be charged must be certified according to the Qi standard.
Page 246 CONTROLS Interior equipment ▷ Due to protective sleeves and covers that exceed a thickness of 0.07 in/2 mm ▷ Due to protective sleeves and covers made of unsuitable material, e.g., with magnetic parts. ▷ Due to add-on parts for mobile phone, e.g., holders.
Page 247: Storage Compartments
Storage compartments CONTROLS Storage compartments Vehicle features and options the event of an accident or when braking or making an evasive maneuver. There is a risk of injury. Always close storage compartments This chapter describes all standard, country- immediately after use. specific, and optional equipment offered with the series.
Page 248 CONTROLS Storage compartments Storage compartments in Opening the storage compartment the doors General information There are storage compartments in the doors. Safety information Warning Press the button. Breakable objects such as glass bottles or glasses can break in the event of an acci- Closing the storage compartment dent, braking or an evasive maneuver.
Page 249 Storage compartments CONTROLS Overview Opening and closing the cup holder Opening the cup holder Pull the center armrest forward at the loop. Press the button to open the cup holder. Two cup holders are located in the center con- sole. Rear cup holder Closing the cup holder Safety information...
Page 250 CONTROLS Storage compartments lightweight objects, for instance clothing arti- cles, from the coat hooks. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A89334 - VI/23 OwnersManuals2.com...
Page 251: Cargo Area
Cargo area CONTROLS Cargo area Vehicle features and options Warning Improperly stowed objects can slip and be This chapter describes all standard, country- thrown into the car's interior, for instance in specific, and optional equipment offered with the event of an accident, braking or an eva- the series.
Page 252 CONTROLS Cargo area available cargo and luggage load capacity ▷ Small and light cargo: secure with luggage calculated in Step 4. straps or, depending on the equipment, with a cargo net or draw straps. If the vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to the ▷...
Page 253 Cargo area CONTROLS Multifunction hook Opening the storage compartment General information Pull the cover. A multifunction hook is located on the right Through-loading system side in the cargo area. Principle Safety information The cargo area can be enlarged by folding down the rear seat backrests.
Page 254 CONTROLS Cargo area is a risk of injury. Make sure that the rear seat unlocked rear seat backrest moves forward backrest is locked after folding it back. slightly. Warning The stability of the child restraint system is limited or compromised with incorrect seat setting or improper installation of the child seat.
Page 255 Cargo area CONTROLS Folding down the center section Opening the cargo floor panel Fold down the center head restraint. To open the cargo floor panel, grasp the handle and lift it slightly. Pull lever and fold the center section for- ward.
Page 256 CONTROLS Cargo area ▷ Fold down the cargo area floor before driving off. ▷ Always secure cargo against slipping, using straps, belts and lashing eyes, for instance. Fold up the cargo floor panel Fold up the cargo floor panel and push it be- hind the locks, arrow.
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Page 258: Driving Tips
DRIVING TIPS Things to remember when driving Things to remember when driving Vehicle features and options Engine, transmission, and axle drive Up to 1,200 miles/2,000 km This chapter describes all standard, country- specific, and optional equipment offered with Do not exceed the maximum engine and road the series.
Page 259 Things to remember when driving DRIVING TIPS General driving notes Hot exhaust system Closing the trunk lid Warning High temperatures can occur underneath the Safety information body, for instance caused by the exhaust system, while driving. Contact with the ex- haust system can cause burns.
Page 260 DRIVING TIPS Things to remember when driving This phenomenon is referred to as aquaplan- The pulsation of the brake pedal and sounds ing. It is characterized by a partial or complete from the hydraulic circuits indicate that the An- loss of contact between the tires and the road tilock Braking System is in its active mode.
Page 261 Things to remember when driving DRIVING TIPS Condensation water under the wise, the brake system may overheat and re- duce braking effect. parked vehicle You can increase the engine braking effect by When using the automatic climate control, con- downshifting, going all the way to first gear, if densation water develops and collects under- needed.
Page 262 DRIVING TIPS Things to remember when driving Be sure that adequate clearance is maintained ranty” Booklet for further information on war- for tilting and opening the glass sunroof. ranty matters. Loading Because roof-mounted luggage racks raise the vehicle's center of gravity when loaded, they have a major effect on vehicle handling and steering response.
Page 263: Saving Fuel
Saving fuel DRIVING TIPS Saving fuel Vehicle features and options Close the windows and glass sunroof This chapter describes all standard, country- Driving with the glass sunroof and windows specific, and optional equipment offered with open results in increased drag and raises fuel the series.
Page 264 Have the vehicle maintained regularly to ach- ieve optimal vehicle efficiency and service life. When approaching a red traffic light, take your BMW recommends that maintenance work be foot off the accelerator and let the vehicle performed by an authorized service center.
Page 265 Saving fuel DRIVING TIPS ▷ Coasting mode. Set the desired speed for the ECO PRO speed. ▷ Driving style analysis. Activating/deactivating ECO PRO Overview functions The following ECO PRO functions can be acti- vated/deactivated: ▷ "ECO PRO seat heating" ▷ "ECO PRO climate control"...
Page 266 DRIVING TIPS Saving fuel ECO PRO bonus range ▷ The current consumption in relation to the average consumption is displayed. A modified driving style helps ▷ Needle in the area of arrow 1: display of you extend your driving range. the energy recovered by coasting or when The range extension can be dis- braking.
Page 267 Saving fuel DRIVING TIPS Activating/deactivating coasting via the D selector lever position. The vehicle con- tinues traveling in Neutral to reduce consump- shift paddles tion. Selector lever position D remains en- Shift to the highest gear by pulling the right gaged.
Page 268 DRIVING TIPS Saving fuel ▷ DSC OFF or TRACTION activated. The more efficient the driving style, the more bars are displayed in color and the faster the ▷ Driving in the dynamic limit range and on bonus range increases. steep uphill or downhill grades. In contrast, a reduced number of bars will be ▷...
Page 269 Saving fuel DRIVING TIPS Online Edition for Part no. 01405A89334 - VI/23 OwnersManuals2.com...
Page 270: Mobility
MOBILITY Refueling Refueling Vehicle features and options Safety information This chapter describes all standard, country- NOTICE specific, and optional equipment offered with With a range below 30 miles/50 km, the the series. It also describes features and func- engine may no longer have sufficient fuel. tions that are not necessarily available in the Engine functions are not ensured anymore.
Page 271 Refueling MOBILITY Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise. Have the fuel filler flap unlocked by an author- ized service center or another qualified service center or repair shop. Place the fuel cap in the bracket attached to the fuel filler flap. Closing Warning The retaining strap of the fuel cap can be...
Page 272: Wheels And Tires
MOBILITY Wheels and tires Wheels and tires Vehicle features and options Tire pressure specifications In the tire inflation pressure table This chapter describes all standard, country- specific, and optional equipment offered with The tire inflation pressure table contains all tire the series.
Page 273 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Checking using tire inflation pressure After correcting the tire pressure specifications in the tire inflation For the flat tire monitor: pressure table Reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor. Determine the intended tire inflation pres- With Tire Pressure Monitor: sure levels for the mounted tires.
Page 274 MOBILITY Wheels and tires Tire pressure values up to M235i xDrive 100 mph/160 km/h Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI 228i, 228i xDrive Specifications in Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI with bar/PSI cold tires Specifications in bar/PSI with 225/40 R 18 92 2.7 / 39 2.7 / 39 cold tires...
Page 275 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Tire size Pressure specifications in Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI bar/PSI Specifications in Specifications bar/PSI with in bar/PSI with cold tires cold tires 225/45 R 17 91 2.7 / 39 2.7 / 39 225/45 R 17 94 2.8 / 41 2.8 / 41 H A/S...
Page 276 MOBILITY Wheels and tires ZR tires: reinforced radial tire for speeds ex- Tire size Pressure specifications in ceeding 150 mph/240 km/h bar/PSI 225/40 R 18 92 3.0 / 44 3.0 / 44 Maximum tire load H XL A/S Maximum tire load is the maximum permissi- 225/40 R 18 92 ble weight for which the tire is approved.
Page 277 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Tire age Traction The traction grades, from highest to lowest, Recommendation are AA, A, B, and C. Regardless of the tire tread depth, replace tires Those grades represent the tire's ability to at least every 6 years. stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government Manufacture date...
Page 278 MOBILITY Wheels and tires Tire damage Winter tires, as well as all-season tires with better winter performance than summer tires, General information can be identified by the M+S marking on the Check your tires regularly for damage, foreign tire side wall. bodies lodged in the tread, and tread wear.
Page 279 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Safety information Warning Driving over curbs, road damage or other ob- Warning stacles can damage wheels, tires and chassis Wheels and tires that are not suitable for components. Larger wheels have a smaller the vehicle can damage parts of the vehi- tire cross-section.
Page 280 MOBILITY Wheels and tires Winter tires wheels and tires, the vehicle manufacturer rec- ommends using star-marked tires again. The vehicle manufacturer recommends that you General information use tires of the same make and tread design. New tires Tire traction is not optimal due to manufactur- ing circumstances when tires are brand new.
Page 281 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Storing tires a risk of accident. Drive moderately and do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h. Tire pressure Do not exceed the maximum tire inflation pres- Identification sure indicated on the tire sidewall. Storage ▷...
Page 282 MOBILITY Wheels and tires Tire repair set Sealant bottle and filler hose Principle With the tire repair set, minor tire damage can be sealed temporarily to enable continued driving. General information ▷ The filled in tire sealant closes the damage from the inside when it hardens.
Page 283 Wheels and tires MOBILITY ▷ Turn the steering wheel until the front Connect the filler hose to the outlet of the wheels are in the straight-ahead position sealant bottle and turn clockwise by 90° to and engage the steering wheel lock. the stop.
Page 284 MOBILITY Wheels and tires an authorized service center or another quali- fied service center or repair shop. NOTICE The compressor can overheat during ex- Minimum tire inflation pressure is tended operation. There is a risk of damage reached to property. Do not run the compressor for more than 10 minutes.
Page 285 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Unscrew the valve cap from the wheel and Do not exceed a maximum distance travelled screw the connecting piece of the hose of 125 miles/200 km. onto the valve. Re-initialize the flat tire monitor or reset the Tire Pressure Monitor.
Page 286 MOBILITY Wheels and tires Tire pressure monitor Fine-link snow chains The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends the use of fine-link snow chains. Certain types Principle of fine-link snow chains have been tested by The Tire Pressure Monitor monitors the tire the manufacturer of the vehicle and recom- pressure and issues a warning if the tire pres- mended as road-safe and suitable.
Page 287 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Functional requirements Changing settings "CAR" The following prerequisites must be met for the system; otherwise, reliable notification of a "Vehicle status" tire pressure loss is not assured: "Tire Pressure Monitor" ▷ After each tire or wheel change, the system "Tire settings"...
Page 288 MOBILITY Wheels and tires Current tire temperature One to four yellow wheels Depending on the model, the current tire tem- A flat tire or major tire pressure loss has occur- peratures are displayed. red in the indicated tires. The current tire temperatures may change Gray wheels while driving or due to the outside tempera- ture.
Page 289 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Messages: for tires without special In addition, an icon with a Check Control mes- sage appears on the control display. approval Icon Possible cause General information There is a tire pressure loss. When a flat tire is indicated, the Dynamic Sta- bility Control may be turned on.
Page 290 MOBILITY Wheels and tires Actions in the event of a flat tire, refer to Measure page 291. Check the tire pressure and correct as needed. Messages: for tires with special Perform a system reset. approval If the tire inflation pressure is too low General information Message When a flat tire is indicated, the Dynamic Sta-...
Page 291 Wheels and tires MOBILITY electronics. Have the electronics replaced at Icon Possible cause the next opportunity. There is a flat tire or a major tire pressure loss. Runflat tires No reset was performed for the sys- Safety information tem. The system issues a warning based on the tire inflation pressures stored during the last reset.
Page 292 MOBILITY Wheels and tires Failure performing a reset Vehicle handling with damaged tires Vehicles driven with a damaged tire will han- Tires with special approval: the system will not dle differently, potentially leading to conditions function correctly if a reset was not performed, such as the following: for example a flat tire may be indicated al- though the tire inflation pressures are correct.
Page 293 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Flat tire monitor cle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more Principle of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Ac- cordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale The flat tire monitor detects a tire pressure illuminates, you should stop and check your loss while driving and issues a warning if the...
Page 294 MOBILITY Wheels and tires Indication of a flat tire ▷ After the tire inflation pressure has been adjusted. A yellow warning light is illuminated in ▷ After a tire or wheel change. the instrument cluster. Performing initialization In addition, an icon with a Check Control mes- sage appears on the control display.
Page 295 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Runflat tires the possible distance traveled may be up to 50 miles/80 km. Safety information Vehicle handling with damaged tires Vehicles driven with a damaged tire will han- Warning dle differently, potentially leading to conditions The vehicle handles differently when a runflat such as the following: tire has insufficient or no tire pressure;...
Page 296 MOBILITY Wheels and tires Changing wheels/tires and risk of damage to property. Only use the jack to change an emergency or spare wheel in the event of a breakdown. General information When using runflat tires or a tire repair set, the wheel does not always need to be changed Warning immediately in the event of a breakdown when...
Page 297 Wheels and tires MOBILITY able objects, for instance rocks, under the proper side of the wheels of both the front and NOTICE rear axles to block the car from rolling downhill. Using an impact wrench to loosen or tighten the wheel lock bolt can damage the wheel Lug bolt lock lock bolt.
Page 298 MOBILITY Wheels and tires Preparing the vehicle Jacking up the vehicle ▷ Park the vehicle on solid and non-slip ground at a safe distance from road traffic. Warning ▷ Turn on the hazard warning system. Hands and fingers can be jammed when us- ▷...
Page 299 Wheels and tires MOBILITY After the wheel change Take your hand away from the jack as soon as the jack is under load and continue turn- Tighten the lug bolts crosswise. The tight- ing the jack crank handle or lever with one ening torque is 101 lbs ft/140 Nm.
Page 300 MOBILITY Wheels and tires moderately and do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h. Overview The emergency wheel and the wheel change tools are located in the cargo area under the cargo floor panel. Removing the emergency wheel Pull up and remove the cargo area floor. Unscrew the wing screw.
Page 301: Engine Compartment
Engine compartment MOBILITY Engine compartment Vehicle features and options vehicle, e.g., due to the selected options or country versions. This also applies to safety functions and systems. When using these This chapter describes all standard, country- functions and systems, the applicable laws specific, and optional equipment offered with and regulations must be observed.
Page 302 MOBILITY Engine compartment Hood Warning Body parts can be jammed when opening Safety information and closing the hood. There is a risk of in- jury. Make sure that the area of movement of hood is clear while opening and closing. Warning Improperly executed work in the engine com- partment can damage vehicle components...
Page 303 Engine compartment MOBILITY Closing the hood Energetically close the hood from approx. 20 in/50 cm. The hood must engage on both sides. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A89334 - VI/23 OwnersManuals2.com...
Page 304: Operating Materials
MOBILITY Operating materials Operating materials Vehicle features and options Safety information This chapter describes all standard, country- Caution specific, and optional equipment offered with The use of poor-quality fuels may result in the series. It also describes features and func- harmful engine deposits or damage.
Page 305 Different Check Control messages appear on Recommended gas quality the control display depending on the engine oil level. BMW recommends AKI 91. The vehicle manufacturer recommends having M Performance model: the engine oil changed by an authorized serv- BMW recommends AKI 93.
Page 306 MOBILITY Operating materials System limits NOTICE When making frequent short-distance trips or using a sporty driving style, it may not be pos- Engine oil that is not changed in timely fash- sible to calculate a measured value. In this ion can cause increased engine wear and case, the measured value for the last, suffi- thus engine damage.
Page 307 Operating materials MOBILITY Adding engine oil Overview The oil filler neck is located in the engine com- General information partment. Only add engine oil when the message is dis- Additional information: played in the instrument cluster. The top-up For an overview, refer to page 301. quantity is indicated in the message shown on the control display.
Page 308 The vehicle manufacturer recommends using coolant with If an engine oil suitable for continuous use the BMW LC-18 specification. Do not mix cool- is not available, up to 1 US quart/liter of an ant additives of different colors. Use a 50:50 engine oil with the following oil rating can be mixing ratio of water to coolant additive.
Page 309 Operating materials MOBILITY The coolant level is correct if it lies between the minimum and maximum marks in the NOTICE filler neck. Too much water reduces the cooling and an- tifreeze properties of the coolant. There is a risk of damage to property. Use a 50:50 mix- ing ratio of water to coolant additive.
Page 310 Follow the usage instructions on the washer fluid container. The washer fluid reservoir is located in the en- Use of BMW’s Windshield Washer Concen- gine compartment. trate or the equivalent is recommended. Malfunction...
Page 311: Maintenance
Therefore, hand the service advisor the vehicle BMW maintenance system key with which the vehicle was driven most recently. The maintenance system provides service no-...
Page 312 MOBILITY Maintenance Diagnostic socket Position General information Devices connected to the diagnostic socket will trigger the alarm system after locking the vehi- cle. Remove devices connected to the diagnostic socket before locking the vehicle. Additional information: Indicator/warning lights, refer to page 145. There is a diagnostic socket on the driver’s side for reading out vehicle data.
Page 313: Replacing Components
Replacing components MOBILITY Replacing components Vehicle features and options Wiper blades This chapter describes all standard, country- Safety information specific, and optional equipment offered with the series. It also describes features and func- tions that are not necessarily available in the NOTICE vehicle, e.g., due to the selected options or The window may sustain damage if the wiper...
Page 314 MOBILITY Replacing components Vehicle battery Pull out wiper blade to the front, arrow 3. Insert the new wiper blade in reverse order of removal until it locks in place. General information Fold in the wipers. The battery is maintenance-free. More information on the battery can be re- Lights and bulbs quested from an authorized service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
Page 315 Replacing components MOBILITY Charging the battery ▷ Date: update. ▷ Glass sunroof: initialize the system. General information Disposing of old batteries Make sure that the battery is always suffi- ciently charged to guarantee that the battery Have old batteries disposed of by an remains usable for its full service life.
Page 316 Push the holder down, arrow 1, and remove the cover, arrow 2. Information on the fuse layout as well as the positions of other fuse boxes is available on the Internet: fusecard.bmw.com. Replacing fuses The vehicle manufacturer recommends having the fuses replaced by an authorized service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
Page 317: Breakdown Assistance
Breakdown Assistance MOBILITY Breakdown Assistance Vehicle features and options Warning triangle This chapter describes all standard, country- specific, and optional equipment offered with the series. It also describes features and func- tions that are not necessarily available in the vehicle, e.g., due to the selected options or country versions.
Page 318 Via the BMW app. In the event of a breakdown, accident or if you have any questions about the vehicle, BMW Functional requirements Assist can be used to contact BMW Group's customer support. ▷ Active ConnectedDrive contract, equipment with intelligent emergency call or BMW General information ConnectedDrive services.
Page 319 In addition, a text mes- sage appears on the control display. Intelligent emergency call When BMW Accident Assistance is triggered, data on the vehicle's condition is sent to BMW. Principle In case of an emergency, an emergency call Functional requirements can be triggered automatically by the system ▷...
Page 320 ▷ The LED flashes green when a connection to the BMW Response Center has been es- tablished. The BMW Response Center then makes contact with the occupants of the vehicle and initiates further steps to help.
Page 321 Breakdown Assistance MOBILITY Jump-starting Jump-start terminals The jump-start terminal in the engine compart- ment acts as the positive battery terminal. General information A special connection on the body in the engine If the battery is discharged, the engine can compartment acts as the negative battery ter- be started using the battery of another vehicle minal.
Page 322 MOBILITY Breakdown Assistance Pushing the vehicle If the first attempt to start the engine is not successful, wait a few minutes before mak- To remove a broken-down vehicle from the ing another attempt in order to allow the hazardous area, push it for a short distance at discharged battery to recharge.
Page 323 Breakdown Assistance MOBILITY For rolling or pushing the vehicle, refer to a risk of accident. Make sure that the gross page 138. vehicle weight of the towing vehicle is heavier than the vehicle to be towed. Tow truck NOTICE If the tow bar or tow rope is attached incor- rectly, damage to other vehicle parts can oc- cur.
Page 324 MOBILITY Breakdown Assistance Tow fitting Safety information General information NOTICE If the tow fitting is not used as intended, there may be damage to the vehicle or to the tow fitting. There is a risk of damage to property. Follow the notes on using the tow fitting. Screw thread for tow fitting The screw-in tow fitting should always be car- ried in the vehicle.
Page 325: Vehicle Care
Vehicle Care MOBILITY Vehicle Care Vehicle features and options Steam cleaner and high pressure cleaner This chapter describes all standard, country- Safety information specific, and optional equipment offered with the series. It also describes features and func- tions that are not necessarily available in the NOTICE vehicle, e.g., due to the selected options or When cleaning with high pressure cleaners,...
Page 326 In a car wash, the vehicle must be able to roll General information freely. Some car washes do not permit persons in the BMW recommends using vehicle care and vehicle. The vehicle cannot be locked from the cleaning agents from BMW. Suitable vehicle care products are available from an authorized outside when in selector lever position N.
Page 327 Vehicle Care MOBILITY Safety information Use leather care products; otherwise, dirt and grease will gradually break down the protective coating of the leather surface. Warning Synthetic leather care Cleaning agents can contain substances that are dangerous and harmful to your health. Clean synthetic leather regularly with a damp There is a risk of injury.
Page 328 MOBILITY Vehicle Care Textile care Fine wood parts Use a microfiber cloth for cleaning minor con- Clean the fine wood veneer and fine wood tamination. components solely with a moist rag. Then dry with a soft cloth. Dampen the cloth with water. Kenaf Caring for special components Only treat parts made of Kenaf fibers using...
Page 329 Vehicle Care MOBILITY Carpets and floor mats ▷ Avoid pressure that is too high and do not use any scratching materials. ▷ Use a dry, clean antistatic microfiber Warning cloth for cleaning displays. Objects in the driver's footwell can limit the ▷...
Page 330: Reference
The dimensions can vary depending on the The height of the vehicle can also differ, e.g., model version, equipment version or country- due to tires and vehicle load. specific measurement procedure. BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe Width with mirrors in/mm 81.9/2,081 Width without mirrors in/mm 70.9/1,800...
Page 331 4,564/2,070 Payload lbs/kg 952/432 Approved front axle weight lbs/kg 2,447/1,110 Approved rear axle weight lbs/kg 2,304/1,045 M235i xDrive powered by BMW M Permissible gross weight lbs/kg 4,630/2,100 Payload lbs/kg 1,001/454 Approved front axle weight lbs/kg 2,513/1,140 Approved rear axle weight...
Page 332: Appendix
REFERENCE Appendix Appendix General information Any updates to the Owner's Manual of the ve- hicle are listed here. Updates made after the editorial deadline The following chapters were updated in the printed version of the Owner's Manual after the editorial deadline for the Integrated Own- er's Manual in the vehicle had closed: ▷...
Page 333 Appendix REFERENCE Online Edition for Part no. 01405A89334 - VI/23 OwnersManuals2.com...
Page 334: Everything From A To Z
Antifreeze, see Washer fluid Acceleration sensor, see G-Meter Antilock Braking System Accessories and parts Anti-theft protection, lug bolt lock Accident Assistance, see BMW Accident Assis- Apple CarPlay, connection to vehicle tance Apple CarPlay, smartphone integration ACC, see Cruise Control with Distance Con-...
Page 335 Care, displays, screens Entertainment, Communication Care, Head-up display BMW Accident Assistance Care, light-alloy wheels BMW Assist Care, vehicle BMW Assist, see Owner's Manual for Naviga- Cargo tion, Entertainment and Communication Cargo area BMW Digital Key Cargo area, enlarging BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant...
Page 336 Catalytic converter, see Hot exhaust gas sys- Climate control rules Closing with the Key Card CBS, see Condition Based Service Closing with the smartphone, see BMW Digital Cell phone, see Owner's Manual for Naviga- tion, Entertainment and Communication Clothes hooks...
Page 337 Coolant temperature, see Engine tempera- Diagnostic connection ture Diagnostic socket Cooling, maximum 226, Digital Key Cooling system Digital Key, see BMW Digital Key Cornering light Dimensions Corrosion, brake disks Dimmable interior mirror Cosmetic mirror Dimming exterior mirror Cross Traffic Warning...
Page 338 Exterior lighting, locked vehicle Control Exterior mirror ECO PRO, see Driving Experience Control Exterior mirror, Automatic Curb Monitor Efficient4x4, see BMW xDrive Exterior mirror cameras, see Vehicle sen- Electronic oil measurement sors Electronic Stability Program ESP, see Dynamic External start, see Jump-starting...
Page 339 Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Fastening seat belts, see Seat belts Front lights, replacing, see Lights and Fatigue Alert bulbs Fatigue warner, see Fatigue Alert Front passenger's side exterior mirror, tilting Fault indicators, see Check Control down, see Automatic Curb Monitor Filler neck for engine oil Front passenger airbags, automatic deactiva- Filter, see Interior filter...
Page 340 REFERENCE Everything from A to Z Hands-free system ID transmitter, see Vehicle key Hazard warning system Ignition key, see Vehicle key Head airbag Inclination Headlight control, automatic Indicator light, front-seat passenger airbag Headlight flasher Indicator lights Headlight glass Individual air distribution 227, Headlights, care Individual settings, see Driver profiles Headlights, replacing, see Lights and bulbs...
Page 341 Maintenance recommendation, see Condition Language, setting Based Service Lashing eyes in the cargo area Maintenance, see Service notification LATCH child seat mountings Maintenance system, BMW Launch Control Make-up mirror Leather care Malfunction, vehicle key LED front fog lights, replacing, see Lights and...
Page 342 Opening and closing Moisture in headlight, see Headlight glass Opening with the Key Card Monitor, see Control display Opening with the smartphone, see BMW Digi- Mounting of child restraint systems tal Key MP3 player, see Owner's Manual for Naviga- Operating concept, iDrive...
Page 343 Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Parking Assistant Plus, see Parking assistance Prevention of rear-end collision, see Rear-end systems collision preparation Parking Assistant, see Automatic Parking As- Profiles, see Driver profiles sistant Programmable memory buttons, iDrive Parking Assistant, see Park Distance Con- Protective function, glass sunroof, see Jam trol protection system...
Page 344 Signaling, horn Signals when unlocking, see Confirmation sig- nals Safe braking Sitting safely Safe Share function, see BMW Digital Key Sleep mode, see Operating condition of the Safety locks, doors, and windows vehicle Safety switch, windows Slide/tilt glass roof, see Glass sunroof Safety systems, see Airbags Online Edition for Part no.
Page 345 Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Sliding roof, see Glass sunroof Starting the engine, see Drive-ready state Slipperiness, see Outside temperature Starting the engine with the Key Card Slippery road, see Outside temperature Stationary climate control via Remote Engine Smallest turning circle, vehicle Start Smartphone, connecting Stations, AM/FM, see Owner's Manual for...
Page 346 REFERENCE Everything from A to Z SYNC program, automatic climate control Tire pressure warning, see Flat tire moni- System language, setting, see Language, set- ting Tire repair set System settings, see General settings Tires and wheels Tire sealant, see Tire repair set Tire settings Tires, run-flat Tire tread...
Page 347 VIN, see Vehicle identification number Units of measurement, setting Voice activation system Units, see Units of measurement, setting Voice control Universal remote control Voice control, see BMW Intelligent Personal Unlock button, Steptronic transmission Assistant Unlocking, see Opening and Closing Voice recognition Unlocking, settings...
Page 348 REFERENCE Everything from A to Z WiFi connection, see WLAN connection Wi-Fi hotspot Wi-Fi hotspot, see Wi-Fi hotspot WiFi, see Wi-Fi Window, defrosting 227, Window fogging 227, Windows, powered Windshield cleaning system, see Wiper sys- Windshield, defrosting 227, Windshield, removing condensation 227, Windshield washer fluid, see Washer fluid Windshield washer nozzles Windshield wipers, see Wiper system...
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Page 351 California Proposition 65 Warning For vehicles sold in California: Online Edition for Part no. 01405A89334 - VI/23 OwnersManuals2.com...
Page 352 BMW DRIVER'S GUIDE APP. YOUR DIGITAL VEHICLE INFORMATION. The BMW Driver's Guide app explains the equipment of your vehicle and offers further scopes and functions: All information surrounding navigation, entertainment and communication Photorealistic animations for various vehicle functions Keyword search 360°...

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