Page 1 Vehicle The Ultimate Driving Machine® THE BMW 5 SERIES SEDAN. OWNER'S MANUAL. I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 954 312 - II/15...
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Page 3 The more familiar you are with your vehicle, the better control you will have on the road. We therefore strongly suggest: Read this Owner's Manual before starting off in your new BMW. Also use the Integrated Owner's Manual in your vehicle. It con‐...
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Page 5 “may not be able to lodge warranty Owner's Manual, we wanted to clarify that claims for your vehicle there.” the terms refer to a BMW dealer's service At page 7, under the “Parts and accesso- center or another service center or repair ries”...
Page 6 At page 223, under the heading: “Mount- and in lieu thereof should be read as follows: ing,” the paragraph beginning, “Have BMW recommends that you have the oil mounting and balancing …” should be dis- changed at your BMW dealer's service cen-...
Page 7 Addendum injuries.” In the text that follows, where it reads: “[h]ave any work on the xenon light- ing system … ,” the following words should be read as preceding that passage: “It is strongly suggested that you …” At page 243, under the “Battery replace- ment”...
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Page 9: Table Of Contents
Contents Mobility The fastest way to find information on a partic‐ ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to Refueling page 262. Fuel Wheels and tires Engine compartment Notes Engine oil Coolant At a glance Maintenance Cockpit Replacing components iDrive Breakdown assistance...
Page 10: Notes
Therefore, in this Owner's Manual, we also de‐ other questions you may have. scribe and illustrate features that are not avail‐ Information on BMW, e.g., on technology, is able in your vehicle, e.g., because of the se‐ available on the Internet: www.bmwusa.com.
Page 11: Parts And Accessories
BMW for this purpose. policy of constant development that is con‐ ceived to ensure that our vehicles continue to Your BMW center is the right contact for genu‐ embody the highest quality and safety stan‐ ine BMW parts and accessories, other prod‐...
Page 12: Service And Warranty
Service and warranty ous damage to the vehicle. Such damage is not covered by the BMW New Vehicle Limited We recommend that you read this publication Warranty. thoroughly. Your vehicle is covered by the fol‐...
Page 13: Vehicle Identification Number
EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a the National Highway Traffic Safety Adminis‐ nontrivial crash situation occurs; no data are tration NHTSA, in addition to notifying BMW of recorded by the EDR under normal driving North America, LLC, P.O. Box 1227, West‐...
Page 14 However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or BMW of North America, LLC. To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http:// www.safercar.gov;...
Page 15 Notes I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 954 312 - II/15...
Page 16 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 954 312 - II/15...
Page 17: At A Glance
At a glance These overviews of buttons, switches and displays are intended to familiarize you with your vehicle. You will also become quickly acquainted with the available control concepts and options. I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : Online Edition for Part no.
Page 18: Cockpit
At a glance Cockpit Cockpit Vehicle features and options the selected options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and This chapter describes all standard, country- systems. The respectively applicable country specific and optional features offered with the provisions must be observed when using the series.
Page 19 Cockpit At a glance Lights Cruise control on/off, interrupt‐ ing 150 Front fog lights 106 Reduce distance 146 Parking lights 103 Increase distance 146 beams 103 Cruise control rocker switch 151, 145 Automatic headlight con‐ 11 Instrument cluster 84 trol 104 12 Steering wheel buttons, right Daytime running lights 104 Entertainment source Adaptive Light Control 104 High-beam...
Page 20 At a glance Cockpit Adjust the steering wheel 64 19 Unlocking the hood Open the trunk lid 40 All around the center console Control Display 18 Parking brake 73 Glove compartment 181 Ventilation 168 Auto Hold 74 Hazard warning system 245 PDC Park Distance Control 152 Central locking system 40 View 158 Rearview camera 154...
Page 21 Cockpit At a glance Driving Dynamics Control 139 11 Transmission selector lever DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 135 All around the roofliner Intelligent Emergency Re‐ Reading lights 107 quest 245 Glass sunroof, powered 50 Interior lights 106 Indicator lamp, front-seat pas‐ senger airbag 110 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : Online Edition for Part no.
Page 22: Idrive
At a glance iDrive iDrive Vehicle features and options Control Display This chapter describes all standard, country- Hints specific and optional features offered with the ▷ To clean the Control Display, follow the series. It also describes features that are not care instructions.
Page 23 iDrive At a glance Turn. Press button Function BACK Displays the previous panel. OPTION Opens the Options menu. Operating concept Opening the main menu Press button. Press. Move in four directions. The main menu is displayed. All iDrive functions can be called up via the main menu.
Page 24: Options Menu
At a glance iDrive Menu items in the Owner's Manual In the Owner's Manual, menu items that can be selected are set in quotation marks, e.g., "Settings". Changing between panels After a menu item is selected, e.g., "Radio", a new panel is displayed. Panels can overlap. ▷...
Page 25: Setting The Clock
iDrive At a glance Function is deactivated. ▷ To enter an underscore, swipe to the right in the lower area of the touchpad. Touchpad Using interactive map and Internet Via touch-pad move the interactive map in the Some iDrive functions can be operated using navigation system and Internet sites.
Page 26 At a glance iDrive Radio symbols Turn the controller until "Time/Date" is highlighted, and then press the controller. Symbol Meaning HD Radio station is being received. Satellite radio is switched on. Telephone symbols Symbol Meaning Incoming or outgoing call. Turn the controller until "Time:" is high‐ lighted, and then press the controller.
Page 27 iDrive At a glance Programmable memory Additional symbols buttons Symbol Meaning General information Spoken instructions are turned off. The iDrive functions can be stored on the pro‐ grammable memory buttons and called up di‐ rectly, e.g., radio stations, navigation destina‐ Split screen tions, phone numbers and menu entries.
Page 28 At a glance iDrive Deleting personal in the Entering letters and numbers vehicle General information The concept On the Control Display: Depending on the usage, the vehicle saves Turn the controller: select letters or num‐ personal data, such as stored radio stations. bers.
Page 29 iDrive At a glance ▷ Target search: names of locations may be entered in languages available through Control Display. I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : Online Edition for Part no.
Page 30: Voice Activation System
At a glance Voice activation system Voice activation system Vehicle features and options Using voice activation This chapter describes all standard, country- Activating the voice activation system specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not Press button on the steering necessarily available in your car, e.
Page 31: Adjusting The Volume
Voice activation system At a glance Executing functions using short Press button on the steering commands wheel. Execute functions on the main menu via short ›Tone‹ commands. It almost doesn't matter which menu item is selected, e.g., ›Vehicle status‹. List of short commands for the voice activation Setting the voice dialog system, see Navigation, Entertainment, Com‐...
Page 32 At a glance Voice activation system This can unnecessarily delay the establish‐ ment of a phone connection. Instead, use the SOS button, refer to page 245, close to the interior mirror. Environmental conditions ▷ Say the commands, numbers, and letters smoothly and with normal volume, empha‐...
Page 33: Integrated Owner's Manual In The Vehicle
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle At a glance Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle Vehicle features and options Select components This chapter describes all standard, country- Press button. specific and optional features offered with the Turn the controller: open "Vehicle info". series.
Page 34 At a glance Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle Context help - Owner's Manual to the Programmable memory buttons temporarily selected function General information You may open the relevant information di‐ rectly. The Owner's Manual can be stored on the pro‐ grammable memory buttons and called up di‐...
Page 35 Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle At a glance I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 954 312 - II/15...
Page 36 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 954 312 - II/15...
Page 37 Controls This chapter is intended to provide you with information that will give you complete control of your vehicle. All features and accessories that are useful for driving and your safety, comfort and convenience are described here. I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : Online Edition for Part no.
Page 38 Controls Opening and closing Opening and closing Vehicle features and options Overview This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions.
Page 39: Replacing The Battery
Opening and closing Controls Replacing the battery ▷ Interference of radio transmission by charger while charging items such as mo‐ bile devices in the vehicle. A Check Control message is displayed if an at‐ tempt is made to switch on the ignition or start the engine.
Page 40: Profile Management
Controls Opening and closing Profile management vated. All settings stored in the profile are au‐ tomatically applied. Opening profiles If several drivers use their own remote control, the vehicle will adjust the personal settings Regardless of the remote control in use a dif‐ during unlocking.
Page 41: Using The Remote Control
Importing profiles side. Always take the remote control with you when leaving the vehicle so that the vehicle Profiles exported via BMW Online can also be can then be opened from the outside.◀ imported via BMW Online. Profiles stored on a USB device can be im‐...
Page 42: Opening The Trunk Lid
Controls Opening and closing Opening the trunk lid The windows and the glass sunroof are opened, as long as the button on the remote Press button on the remote control for control is pressed. approx. 1 second. Locking The trunk lid opens, regardless of whether the vehicle was previously locked or unlocked.
Page 43 Opening and closing Controls Do not transport the remote control together Remove the key before pulling the door with metal objects or electronic devices. handle In the case of interference, the vehicle can also Before pulling the outside door handle, remove be unlocked and locked from the outside with‐...
Page 44: From The Inside
Controls Opening and closing Doors From the inside Unlocking and locking Automatic Soft Closing To close the doors, push lightly. It is closed automatically. Danger of jamming Make sure that the closing path of the doors is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀ Trunk lid Pressing the central locking system button locks or unlocks the vehicle with the front...
Page 45 Opening and closing Controls Locking and closing Automatic tailgate operation Hints Opening During opening, the trunk lid pivots back and Keep the closing path clear up. Ensure that adequate clearance is available Make sure that the closing path of the before opening.
Page 46: Manual Operation
Controls Opening and closing ▷ Press button on the inside of the trunk lid. ▷ Press button on the exterior of the trunk lid. The trunk lid closes automatically. Pressing the button again stops the mo‐ Pressing the button again stops the mo‐ tion.
Page 47: Emergency Unlocking
Opening and closing Controls arm rest is locked, the trunk lid cannot be ▷ Open the trunk lid individually. opened. ▷ Open trunk lid with no-touch activation. ▷ Trunk lid secured, arrow 1. ▷ Open/close trunk lid with no-touch activa‐ tion.
Page 48: Separately Unlocking The Trunk Lid
Controls Opening and closing Locking Separately unlocking the trunk lid Press button on the exterior of the trunk lid. This corresponds to pressing the re‐ mote control button. The situation of the doors does not change. Do not place the remote control in the cargo area Take the remote control with you and do not leave it in the cargo area;...
Page 49 Opening and closing Controls leg must pass through the ranges of both Another foot movement can interrupt the clos‐ sensors. ing operation. Avoiding unintentional closing In situations in which the opened trunk lid should not to be closed with no-touch acti‐ vation, ensure that the remote control is lo‐...
Page 50: Automatic Locking
Controls Opening and closing control or using the integrated key, refer to "Doors/key" page 39. Deactivate or activate the desired confir‐ mation signals. ▷ "Acoustic sig. lock/unlock" Adjusting ▷ "Flash when lock/unlock" Unlocking Automatic locking The settings are saved in the active profile, re‐ The settings are saved in the active profile, re‐...
Page 51 Opening and closing Controls Activating the setting Panic mode "Settings" You can trigger the alarm system if you find yourself in a dangerous situation. "Doors/key" Press button on the remote control for "Last seat position autom." at least 3 seconds. To switch off the alarm: press any button.
Page 52: Power Windows
Controls Opening and closing Power windows The alarm system responds in situations such as attempts to steal a wheel or when the car is towed. Hint Take the remote control with you Interior motion sensor Take the remote control with you when The windows and glass sunroof must be leaving the vehicle so that children, e.g., can‐...
Page 53: Roller Sunblinds
Opening and closing Controls Safety switch ▷ Pull the switch beyond the resistance point. General information The window closes automatically. Pulling The safety switch in the driver's door can be again stops the motion. used to prevent children, e.g., from opening and closing the rear windows using the See also: closing by means of Comfort Access, switches in the rear.
Page 54 Controls Opening and closing Roller sunblind for rear window Press button. Roller sunblinds for the rear side windows Pull out the roller sunblind at the loop and hook it onto the bracket. Do not open the window while the roller Tilting the glass sunroof sunblind is tilted Do not open the window while the roller sun‐...
Page 55 Opening and closing Controls Closing from the open position tilted position, the sliding visor closes au‐ without pinch protection tomatically. Pressing the reel upward stops the motion. E. g. if there is an external danger, proceed as follows: Opening/closing the glass sunroof and Press the reel forward beyond the resist‐...
Page 56 Controls Opening and closing ▷ The glass sunroof closes without jam pro‐ tection. I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 954 312 - II/15...
Page 57 Adjusting Controls Adjusting Vehicle features and options Keep the movement area unobstructed When changing the seat position, keep This chapter describes all standard, country- the seat's area of movement unobstructed; specific and optional features offered with the otherwise, people might get injured or objects series.
Page 58 Controls Adjusting Forward/backward Electrically adjustable seats Overview Pull the lever and slide the seat in the desired direction. Thigh support After releasing the control, move the seat for‐ ward or back slightly making sure it engages Forward/back, height, tilt properly. Shoulder support Backrest width Height...
Page 59: Lumbar Support
Adjusting Controls Thigh support Height. Multifunctional seat Seat tilt. Adjust the position using the lever. Lumbar support The curvature of the seat backrest can be ad‐ justed in a way that it supports the lumbar re‐ gion of the spine. The lower back and the spine are supported for upright posture.
Page 60: Active Seat
Controls Adjusting Shoulder support Switching on Press button once for each tempera‐ ture level. The maximum temperature is reached when three LEDs are lit. If the journey is continued within approx. 15 minutes, the seat heating is activated automat‐ ically with the temperature selected last. When ECO PRO, refer to page 196, is acti‐...
Page 61 Adjusting Controls Safety belts The maximum temperature is reached when three LEDs are lit. Seats with safety belt If the journey is continued within approx. 15 minutes, the seat heating is activated automat‐ The vehicle has five seats, each of which is ically with the temperature selected last.
Page 62 Controls Adjusting Safety mode What reduces the restraining effect Avoid wearing bulky clothing, and pull In critical situations, e.g., during full brake ap‐ the shoulder belt periodically to readjust the plication, the front safety belts tighten auto‐ tension. Make sure that the belt is not jammed; matically.
Page 63 ▷ Do not hang objects, e.g., clothes hangers, on the head restraints. ▷ Only attach accessories approved by BMW to the seat or head restraint. Adjusting electrically. Otherwise, the protective function of the active head restraint will be impaired and the per‐...
Page 64 Controls Adjusting Adjusting the side extensions Adjusting the height Fold forward for increased lateral support in ▷ To raise: push. the resting position. ▷ To lower: press button, arrow 1, and push headrest down. Removing Folding forward The head restraints cannot be removed. Rear head restraints Correctly adjusted head restraint A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the...
Page 65 Adjusting Controls Storing Press button, arrow 1, and pull the head re‐ straint out completely. Switch on the ignition. Before transporting passengers Set the desired position. Reinstall the head restraint before trans‐ Press button. The LED in the but‐ porting anyone in the seat; otherwise, the pro‐ ton lights up.
Page 66: Exterior Mirrors
Controls Adjusting Mirrors Adjusting electrically The setting corresponds to the direc‐ Exterior mirrors tion in which the button is pressed. General information Saving positions The mirror on the passenger side is more Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory, refer curved than the driver's side mirror. to page 61.
Page 67: Automatic Dimming Feature
Adjusting Controls Interior rearview mirror, automatic Mirrors that were folded in are folded out auto‐ dimming feature matically at a speed of approx. 25 mph/40 km/h. The concept Fold in the mirror in a car wash Before washing the car in an automatic car wash, fold in the exterior mirrors by hand or with the button;...
Page 68 Controls Adjusting Manual steering wheel adjustment Press button. ▷ On: the LED lights up. ▷ Off: the LED goes out. If the trip is resumed within approx. 15 min, steering wheel heating is automatically acti‐ vated again. Fold the lever down. Move the steering wheel to the preferred height and angle to suit your seating posi‐...
Page 69 Transporting children safely Controls Transporting children safely Vehicle features and options the selected options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and This chapter describes all standard, country- systems. The respectively applicable country specific and optional features offered with the provisions must be observed when using the series.
Page 70: Child Seat Security
Controls Transporting children safely Child seat security of unexpected movement of the seat back‐ rest.◀ On the front passenger seat Deactivating airbags Deactivating the front-seat passenger airbags If a child restraint system is used in the front passenger seat, deactivate the front-seat pas‐ The rear safety belts and the front passenger senger airbags;...
Page 71: Restraint Systems
Transporting children safely Controls Child restraint fixing system with a erwise, the level of protection may be re‐ tether strap duced.◀ Mounting points Mounts for the lower LATCH anchors The respective symbol shows the an‐ The lower anchors may be used to attach the chor for the upper retaining strap.
Page 72: Rear Doors
Controls Transporting children safely Attaching the upper retaining strap to the mounting point Remove the mounting point cover. Raise the head restraint. Do not change the middle head restraint. Guide the upper retaining strap between the supports of the head restraint. Guide it over the head restraint of the mid‐...
Page 73 Driving Controls Driving Vehicle features and options Ignition off Steptronic transmission: Press the Start/Stop This chapter describes all standard, country- button again without stepping on the brake. specific and optional features offered with the Manual transmission: Press the Start/Stop but‐ series.
Page 74: Diesel Engine
Controls Driving The radio-ready state switches off automati‐ Repeated starting in quick succession cally: Avoid trying to start the vehicle repeat‐ ▷ After approx. 8 minutes. edly and in quick succession. Otherwise, the fuel is not burned or is inadequately burned, ▷...
Page 75: Automatic Mode
Driving Controls Engine stop Auto Start/Stop function Hints The concept The Auto Start/Stop function helps save fuel. Take the remote control with you The system switches off the engine during a Take the remote control with you when stop, e.g., in traffic congestion or at traffic leaving the vehicle so that children, e.g., can‐...
Page 76 Controls Driving The display indicates that the After the engine starts, accelerate as usual. conditions for an automatic en‐ Safety mode gine stop have not been met. After the engine switches off automatically, it will not start again automatically if any one of the following conditions are met.
Page 77: Parking Brake
Driving Controls Activating/deactivating the system Malfunction manually The Auto Start/Stop function no longer switches off the engine automatically. A Check Using the button Control message is displayed. It is possible to continue driving. Have the system checked. Parking brake The concept The parking brake is used to prevent the vehi‐...
Page 78 Controls Driving The indicator lamp lights up red. The ▷ Engine on. parking brake is set. ▷ Drive mode engaged. ▷ Driver buckled in and doors closed. While driving Automatic release in cars with manual Use as emergency brake while driving: transmission Pull the reel and hold it.
Page 79: Safety Information
Driving Controls Automatic Hold When the parking brake is set manually, Auto‐ matic Hold is deactivated automatically. Safety information Driving Automatic Hold is activated: the vehicle is au‐ Secure the vehicle against rolling tomatically secured against rolling after brak‐ Before leaving the vehicle with the en‐ ing to a standstill.
Page 80: Headlight Flasher
Controls Driving After a power failure To switch off manually, press the lever to the resistance point. Putting the parking brake into Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator lamp operation indicates that a turn signal bulb has failed. Switch on the ignition. Triple turn signal activation Press the reel while stepping on the Press the lever to the resistance point.
Page 81 Driving Controls Washer/wiper system Switch off and brief wipe Switching the wipers on/off and brief wipe Hints Do not activate wipers if frozen to wind‐ shield Do not switch on the wipers if they are frozen to the windshield; otherwise, the wiper blades Push wiper lever down.
Page 82: Windshield Washer Nozzles
Controls Driving During trip interruption with the rain sensor Do not use the washer system at freezing switched on: if the trip is resumed within ap‐ temperatures prox. 15 minutes, the rain sensor is automati‐ Do not use the washers if fluid could freeze cally activated again.
Page 83: Washer Fluid Reservoir
Follow the usage instructions on the washer fluid con‐ Shifting into 5th or 6th gear tainer. Use BMW’s Windshield Washer Con‐ When shifting into 5th or 6th gear, push centrate or the equivalent.◀ the gearshift lever to the right; otherwise, inad‐...
Page 84 Controls Driving P Park Engaging D, R and N Select only when the vehicle is stationary. The drive wheels are blocked. P is engaged automatically: ▷ After the engine is switched off when the vehicle is in radio-ready state, refer to page 69, or when the ignition is switched off, refer to page 69, and when selector lever position R or D is set.
Page 85 Driving Controls Sport program and manual mode The selected gear is briefly displayed in the in‐ strument cluster, followed by the currently se‐ Activating the sport program lected gear. Not M550d xDrive: Steptronic Sport transmission: prevent automatic upshifting in M/S manual mode The Steptronic Sport transmission does not automatically upshift in M/S manual mode once the maximum speed is reached, if one of...
Page 86 Controls Driving Engaging selector lever position N ▷ With the respective transmission version, the lowest possible gear can be selected Depress the brake pedal. by pulling and holding the left shift paddle. Press the Start/Stop button. The starter Gears will only be shifted at appropriate engine must audibly start.
Page 87 Driving Controls To start with Launch Control do not steer the steering wheel. Start with launch control While the engine is running: Press button or select Sport+ with the Driving Dynamics Control. TRACTION is displayed in the instrument cluster and the indicator lamp for DSC OFF lights up.
Page 88: Displays
Controls Displays Displays Vehicle features and options the selected options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and This chapter describes all standard, country- systems. The respectively applicable country specific and optional features offered with the provisions must be observed when using the series.
Page 89 Displays Controls ▷ Messages, e.g. Check Control, refer to ▷ Range, refer to page 93. page 88. ▷ Status, Driving Dynamics Control, refer to ▷ Current fuel consumption, refer to page 139. page 93. ▷ Service requirements, refer to page 94. ▷...
Page 90 Controls Displays Computer 97 Reset miles 92 Switching the change of display on and off You can set whether the instrument display On the Control Display: automatically changes to the ECO PRO or "Settings" SPORT in the display when you switch driving "Instrument cluster"...
Page 91 Displays Controls Efficiency display 196 ▷ Blue: bonus range Transmission display ▷ Gray: range In the ECO PRO program the instrument dis‐ fuel consumption with more prominent repre‐ play switches to the ECO PRO displays. These sentation of the efficiency display and various displays support a driving style that saves on ECO PRO tips.
Page 92: Check Control
Controls Displays Check Control General information Steptronic Sport transmission: shift lights are The concept shown, when the SPORT+ driving program is activated. The Check Control system monitors functions in the vehicle and notifies you of malfunctions Manual transmission: shift lights are shown, in the monitored systems.
Page 93 Displays Controls Orange lights Parking brake The parking brake is set. Active Cruise Control The number bars shows the selected For additional information, refer to Release distance from the vehicle driving parking brake, refer to page 74. ahead. For additional information, refer to Active Brake system Cruise Control with Stop &...
Page 94 Controls Displays DSC Dynamic Stability Control is Steering system deactivated or DTC Dynamic Traction Steering system in some cases defec‐ Control is activated tive. Dynamic Stability Control DSC is Have the steering system checked by switched off or Dynamic Traction Con‐ the service center.
Page 95: Text Messages
Displays Controls Text messages For additional information, refer to Front fog lights, refer to page 106. Text messages in combination with a symbol in the instrument cluster explain a Check Con‐ trol message and the meaning of the indicator High-beam Assistant and warning lights.
Page 96: Engine Oil Temperature
Controls Displays Engine oil temperature These messages can be faded for approx. 8 seconds. After this time, they are dis‐ ▷ Cold engine: the pointer is at played again automatically. the low temperature end. ▷ Other Check Control messages are faded Drive at moderate engine automatically after approx.
Page 97: Current Fuel Consumption
Displays Controls External temperature ▷ With a dynamic driving style - e.g., taking curves aggressively - engine operation If the indicator drops to might vary. +37 ℉/+3 ℃ or lower, a signal The Check Control message appears continu‐ sounds. ously below a range of approx. 30 miles/50 km. A Check Control message is displayed.
Page 98: Service Requirements
Controls Displays "Instrument cluster" Required maintenance procedures and le‐ gally mandated inspections are displayed. "Additional indicators" Select an entry to call up detailed informa‐ The bar display for the current fuel consump‐ tion. tion is displayed in the instrument cluster. Symbols Energy recovery Sym‐...
Page 99: Gear Shift Indicator
Displays Controls Steptronic transmission: displays On the Control Display: "Vehicle info" Example Description "Vehicle status" Fuel efficient gear is set. Open "Options". "Last Service Request" Shift into fuel efficient gear. Gear shift indicator The concept Speed limit detection The system recommends the most fuel effi‐ cient gear for the current driving situation.
Page 100: Instrument Cluster
Controls Displays At a glance Speed limit detection can also be displayed in the Head-up Display. Camera System limits The system may not be fully functional and may provide incorrect information in the fol‐ lowing situations: ▷ In heavy fog, rain or snowfall. ▷...
Page 101 Displays Controls Calling up information on the info ▷ Turn on voice activation system. display Display Press the onboard computer button on the Depending on your vehicle's optional features, turn signal lever. the list in the instrument cluster can differ from Information is displayed in the info display of the illustration shown.
Page 102: Trip Computer
Controls Displays Adjusting the info display The distance to the destination is adopted au‐ tomatically. Depending on the vehicle equipment version, you can select what information from the com‐ Time of arrival puter is to be displayed on the info display of the instrument cluster.
Page 103 Displays Controls Resetting the fuel consumption or Activating/deactivating the speed speed warning On the Control Display: On the Control Display: "Vehicle info" "Settings" "Onboard info" "Speed" "Consumpt." or "Speed" "Warning" "Yes" Press the controller. Setting your current speed as the Sport displays speed warning On the Control Display:...
Page 104 Controls Displays Language Turn the controller until the desired mi‐ nutes are displayed. Setting the language Press the controller. To set the language on the Control Display: The time is stored. "Settings" Setting the time format "Language/Units" "Settings" "Language:" "Time/Date" Select the desired language.
Page 105 Displays Controls Switching on/off Depending on the light conditions, the bright‐ ness settings may not be clearly visible. Head-up Display The concept Press button. Display Overview This system projects important information ▷ Speed. into the driver's field of vision, e.g., the speed. ▷...
Page 106 Controls Displays On the Control Display: "Settings" "Head-Up Display" "Brightness" Turn the controller. When the low beams are activated, the bright‐ ness of the Head-up Display can be addition‐ ally influenced using the instrument lighting. Settings are stored for the profile currently in use.
Page 107: Lights
Lights Controls Lights Vehicle features and options Parking lights/low beams, headlight control This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with the General information series. It also describes features that are not Position of switch: necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions.
Page 108: Adaptive Light Control
Controls Lights Headlight courtesy delay feature Activating/deactivating The low beams stay lit for a short while after In some countries, daytime running lights are the radio-ready state is switched off if the mandatory, so it may not be possible to deacti‐ lights are turned off and the headlight flasher is vate the daytime running lights.
Page 109 Lights Controls In tight curves, e.g., on mountainous roads or any time and switch the high beams non and when turning, an additional, corner-illuminating off as usual. lamp is switched on that lights up the inside of Note the curve when the vehicle is moving below a certain speed.
Page 110: Fog Lights
Controls Lights Fog lights Switching the high beams on and off manually Front fog lights The parking lights or low beams must be switched on. Press button. The green indicator lamp lights up. If the automatic headlight control, refer to page 104, is activated, the low beams will come on automatically when you switch on the front fog lights.
Page 111: Ambient Light
Lights Controls Overview Ambient light Depending on the equipment, the lighting can be individually adjusted in the interior for some lights. Selecting color scheme "Settings" "Lighting" "Ambient:" Select desired setting. Interior lights With a color scheme selected and welcome Reading lamp lights activated they illuminate in the line's color when vehicle is unlocked.
Page 112: Safety
Controls Safety Safety Vehicle features and options the selected options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and This chapter describes all standard, country- systems. The respectively applicable country specific and optional features offered with the provisions must be observed when using the series.
Page 113: Knee Airbag
Safety Controls Knee airbag ▷ Do not apply adhesive materials to the air‐ bag cover panels, do not cover them or The knee airbag supports the legs in a frontal modify them in any way. impact. ▷ Never modify either the individual compo‐ Protective action nents or the wiring in the airbag system.
Page 114: Deactivation System
Controls Safety In case of a malfunction have airbag sys‐ ▷ Do not attach covers, cushions, ball mats tem checked immediately. or other items to the front passenger seat unless they are specifically recommended In case of a malfunction have airbag system by your vehicle's manufacturer.
Page 115: Tire Pressure Monitor Tpm
Safety Controls Tire Pressure Monitor TPM factured. After installing a child seat, make sure that the indicator lamp for the front-seat passenger airbags lights up. This indicates The concept that the child seat has been detected and the The system monitors tire inflation pressure in front-seat passenger airbags are not activated.
Page 116 Controls Safety Status control display Reset tire inflation pressure:"Perform reset". Tire and system status are indicated by the color of the wheels and a text message on the Drive away. Control Display. The tires are shown in gray and the status is displayed.
Page 117 Safety Controls Actions in the event of a flat tire The possible driving distance after a loss of tire inflation pressure depends on cargo load, driv‐ Normal tires ing style and road conditions. Identify the damaged tire. A vehicle with an average load has a possible driving range of approx.
Page 118 Controls Safety Declaration according to NHTSA/ ▷ The tire inflation pressure has fallen below FMVSS 138 Tire Pressure Monitoring the level of the last confirmation. System In this case: Each tire, including the spare (if provided) ▷ Check the tire pressure and correct as should be checked monthly when cold and in‐...
Page 119 Safety Controls that prevent the TPMS from functioning prop‐ detect a flat tire. Initialization is started by con‐ erly. Always check the TPMS malfunction tell‐ firming the tire inflation pressures. tale after replacing one or more tires or wheels Do not initialize the system when driving with on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement snow chains.
Page 120 Controls Safety System limits Continued driving with a flat tire If continuing to drive with a damaged tire: Sudden tire damage Sudden serious tire damage caused by Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐ external circumstances cannot be recognized vers. in advance.◀ Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
Page 121 Safety Controls Final tire failure ready to intervene; otherwise, there is the risk of an accident.◀ Vibrations or loud noises while driving can indicate the final failure of a tire. Reduce Tow-starting and towing speed and stop; otherwise, pieces of the tire For tow-starting or towing, switch off the could come loose and cause an accident.
Page 122 Controls Safety Press button: the systems are turned Appropriate braking kicks in at speeds of up to off. The LED goes out. 35 mph/60 km/h. Press button: the systems are turned on. The Detection range LED lights up. Settings can be made on the Control Display. Front-end collision warning Depending on the equipment, the collision warning system consists of one of the two sys‐...
Page 123 Safety Controls At a glance Setting the warning time The warning time can be set via iDrive. Button in the vehicle "Settings" "Frontal Coll. Warning" Activate the desired time on the Control Display. The selected time is stored for the profile cur‐ rently in use.
Page 124 Controls Safety Functional limitations Acute warnings can also be triggered without previous prewarning. The system may not be fully functional in the following situations: Braking intervention ▷ In heavy fog, rain, sprayed water or snow‐ The warning prompts the driver himself/herself fall.
Page 125 Safety Controls warning is controlled via the cruise control ra‐ Be alert dar sensor in conjunction with a camera. Due to system limitations, warnings may The front-end collision warning is available be not issued at all, or may be issued late or even if cruise control has been deactivated.
Page 126 Controls Safety Camera Warning with braking function Display If a collision with a recognized vehicle is immi‐ nent a warning symbol appears in the instru‐ ment cluster and in the Head-Up Display. Symbol Measure The vehicle lights up red: prewarn‐ ing.
Page 127 Safety Controls a collision. The intervention can bring the vehi‐ ▷ If, depending on the vehicle equipment cle to a complete stop. version, the field of view of the camera in the mirror or the radar sensor is dirty or ob‐ Manual transmission: During a braking inter‐...
Page 128 Controls Safety General information Adapting your speed and driving style In daylight the system warns of possible colli‐ The displays and warnings of the system sions with pedestrians at speeds from about do not relieve the driver of the responsibility to 6 mph/10 km/h to about 35 mph/60 km/h adapt his or her driving speed and style to the shortly before a collision the system supports...
Page 129 Safety Controls Camera Braking intervention The warning prompts the driver himself/herself to react. During a warning, the maximum brak‐ ing force is used. Premise for the brake boos‐ ter is sufficiently quick and hard stepping on the brake pedal. The system can assist with some braking intervention if there is risk of a collision.
Page 130 Controls Safety ▷ In heavy fog, rain, sprayed water or snow‐ Warm objects have a light appearance and fall. cold objects, a dark appearance. ▷ In tight curves. The ability to detect an object depends on the temperature difference between the object ▷...
Page 131 Safety Controls Camera ▷ Pedestrian detection: up to approx. 330 ft/100 m ▷ Detection of large animals: up to approx. 490 ft/150 m ▷ Detection of medium animals: up to ap‐ prox. 230 ft/70 m Environmental influences can limit the availa‐ bility of object detection.
Page 132 Controls Safety Adjustments via the iDrive with the vehicle speed. As the vehicle speed increases, the area becomes longer and wider, With heat image switched on: e.g. Press the controller. Select brightness or contrast. Prewarning ▷ Select the symbol. The yellow symbol is displayed when a ▷...
Page 133: Lane Departure Warning
Safety Controls Lane departure warning Display in the Head-up Display The warning is displayed simultane‐ The concept ously in the Head-up Display and on the instrument cluster. The displayed Starting at a specific speed, this system alerts symbol can vary with the people detected. you when the vehicle on streets with lane markings is about to leave the lane.
Page 134 Controls Safety Camera If the turn signal is set before changing the lane, a warning is not issued. End of warning The warning ends: ▷ Automatically after approx. 3 seconds. ▷ When returning to your own lane. ▷ When braking hard. ▷...
Page 135: Radar Sensors
Safety Controls Active Blind Spot Detection At a glance Button in the vehicle The concept Active Blind Spot Detection Two radar sensors below the rear bumper monitor the area behind and next to the vehicle at speeds above approx. 30 mph/50 km/h. Radar sensors The system indicates whether there are vehi‐...
Page 136: Brake Force Display
Controls Safety Display Commission regulations. Operation is gov‐ erned by the following: Lamp in the exterior mirror housing FCC ID: ▷ NBG009014A. Compliance statement: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: ▷...
Page 137 Safety Controls ▷ PreCrash A recommendation to take a break is displayed only once during an uninterrupted trip. ▷ PostCrash After a break, another recommendation to take Attentiveness assistant a break cannot be displayed until after approxi‐ mately 45 minutes. The concept System limits The system can detect increasing lack of alert‐...
Page 138 Controls Safety Note After coming to a halt, the brake is released automatically. Secure the vehicle against roll‐ Personal responsibility ing. The system cannot possibly serve as a substitute for the driver's personal judgment of the traffic situation. The system may not al‐ ways detect critical situations reliably and in a timely manner.
Page 139: Driving Stability Control Systems
Driving stability control systems Controls Driving stability control systems Vehicle features and options Drive-off assistant This chapter describes all standard, country- This system supports driving off on inclines. specific and optional features offered with the The parking brake is not required. series.
Page 140 Controls Driving stability control systems Deactivating DSC Therefore, do not reduce the additional safety margin by driving in a risky manner.◀ Press and hold this button but not lon‐ ger than approx. 10 seconds, until the Do not deactivate DSC when driving with indicator lamp for DSC OFF lights up in the in‐...
Page 141: Hdc Hill Descent Control
Driving stability control systems Controls ▷ When freeing vehicle from deep snow or brakes, the vehicle moves at slightly more than driving off from loose grounds. walking speed. ▷ When driving with snow chains. Hill Descent Control can be activated at speeds below approx.
Page 142: Dynamic Drive
Controls Driving stability control systems Dynamic Drive Activating HDC The concept The system reduces the lateral inclination of the vehicle that occurs during rapid driving in curves or during quick evasive maneuvers. Driving stability and driving comfort are in‐ creased under all driving conditions. The sys‐ tem utilizes active stabilizer bars on the front and rear axles that react immediately to all driv‐...
Page 143: Using Snow Chains
Driving stability control systems Controls COMFORT/ECO PRO Have the system checked if the warning lamp does not go out after moving the Balanced tuning. steering wheel approx. 6 times or if the steering wheel is at an angle. COMFORT+ Comfort-oriented tuning of the shock absorb‐ Using snow chains ers for optimal traveling comfort.
Page 144 Controls Driving stability control systems Overview TRACTION When TRACTION is active, the vehicle has Button in the vehicle maximum traction on loose road surfaces. DTC Dynamic Traction Control, refer to page 137, is activated. Driving stability is limited during ac‐ celeration and when driving in curves.
Page 145 Driving stability control systems Controls Activating SPORT ECO PRO ECO PRO, refer to page 196, provides consis‐ Press button repeatedly until SPORT tent tuning to minimize fuel consumption for is displayed in the instrument cluster. maximum range with maximum driving stabili‐ zation.
Page 146 Controls Driving stability control systems Display on the Control Display Program changes can be displayed briefly on the Control Display. To do so, make the following settings: "Settings" "Driving mode" "Driving mode info" I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : Online Edition for Part no.
Page 147: Driving Comfort
Driving comfort Controls Driving comfort Vehicle features and options As soon as the road is clear, the vehicle accel‐ erates to the desired speed. This chapter describes all standard, country- The speed is also maintained downhill, but specific and optional features offered with the may not be maintained uphill if engine power is series.
Page 148 Controls Driving comfort Before leaving the vehicle, secure it against moving on its own. Before leaving the vehicle with the engine run‐ ning: set the parking brake and ensure that the Steptronic transmission is in position P. Other‐ wise, the vehicle may begin to move.◀ At a glance A dirty or covered sensor may prevent the de‐...
Page 149 Driving comfort Controls The indicator lights in the instrument cluster very little traffic without curb or shoulder light up and the mark in the speedometer is set markings. to the current speed. ▷ If the detection range of the radar is dis‐ Cruise control can be used.
Page 150 Controls Driving comfort This is displayed in the speedometer and Instrument cluster will display selected dis‐ briefly in the instrument cluster. Displays in the tance, refer to page 147. instrument cluster, refer to page 147. Calling up the desired speed and When cruise control is maintained or stored, distance DSC Dynamic Stability Control will be turned...
Page 151 Driving comfort Controls Displays in the instrument cluster Distance display The system has been interrupted or Desired speed distance control is temporarily sup‐ ▷ The marking lights up green: pressed because the accelerator the system is active. pedal is being pressed; a vehicle ▷...
Page 152 Controls Driving comfort Displays in the Head-up Display Limited detection potential Some system information can also be dis‐ Because of the limited possible detec‐ played in the Head-up Display. tion, you should be alert at all times so that you can intervene if needed;...
Page 153 Driving comfort Controls Cornering Radar sensor For US owners only The transmitter and receiver units comply with part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communication Commission regulations. Operation is gov‐ erned by the following: FCC ID: ▷ OAYARS3-A Compliance statement: If the desired speed is too high for a curve, the This device complies with part 15 of the FCC speed is reduced slightly, although curves can‐...
Page 154: Cruise Control
Controls Driving comfort Cruise control Buttons are arranged according to vehicle's series, optional features and country specifica‐ tions. The concept The system maintains a preset speed via the Switching on buttons on the steering wheel. The system Press button on the steering wheel. brakes on downhill gradients if engine braking is insufficient.
Page 155: Indicator Lamp
Driving comfort Controls Maintaining, storing, and changing the increases or decreases by approx. 1 mph/ speed ▷ Each time the rocker switch is pressed Hints past the point of resistance, the desired speed increases or decreases by a maxi‐ Adjusting the desired speed mum of 5 mph/10 km/h.
Page 156: Pdc Park Distance Control
Controls Driving comfort Brief status display Hints Selected desired speed. Personal responsibility Even an active system does not relieve the driver from personal responsibility while If --- appears briefly on the display for Check driving. Control messages, it is possible that the sys‐ Technically the system has its limits, it cannot tem requirements are currently not ready for independently react to all traffic situations.
Page 157 Driving comfort Controls Automatic deactivation during forward Volume travel The volume of the PDC signal tone can be ad‐ The system switches off when a certain driving justed similar to the sound and volume set‐ distance or speed is exceeded. tings of the radio.
Page 158: Rearview Camera
Controls Driving comfort ▷ With elevated, protruding objects such as ▷ When using high-pressure washers, do not ledges or cargo. spray the sensors for long periods and maintain a distance of at least 12 in/30 cm. ▷ With objects with corners and sharp edges. ▷...
Page 159 Driving comfort Controls At a glance Switching on/off manually Press button. Button in the vehicle ▷ On: the LED lights up. ▷ Off: the LED goes out. The PDC is shown on the Control Display. The rearview camera image is displayed when the reverse gear is engaged by pressing the button.
Page 160 Controls Driving comfort Pathway lines Obstacle marking ▷ Pathway lines can be superimposed on the Obstacle markings can be faded into the image image of the rearview camera. of the rearview camera. Their colored margins match the markings of ▷ They help you to estimate how much the PDC.
Page 161: Display Settings
Driving comfort Controls Display settings Hints The images from both cameras are shown si‐ Brightness multaneously on the Control Display. With the rearview camera switched on: Check the traffic situation as well Select the symbol. Check the traffic situation around the ve‐ hicle on blind driveways and intersections with Turn the controller until the desired setting your own eyes.
Page 162: Top View
Controls Driving comfort Switching on/off System limits The cameras lidture a maximum range of Switching on/off manually 330 ft/100 m. Press button. Top View Automatic deactivation during forward travel The concept The system switches off when a certain driving Top View provides assistance in parking and distance or speed is exceeded.
Page 163 Driving comfort Controls Cameras Display Visual warning The approach of the vehicle to an object can be shown on the Control Display. When the distance to an object is small, a red bar is shown in front of the vehicle, as it is in the PDC display.
Page 164: Parking Assistant
Controls Driving comfort ▷ The variable, green pathway line assists The parking assistant calculates the best pos‐ you in assessing the amount of space ac‐ sible parking line and during the parking proce‐ tually needed to the side of the vehicle. dure takes control of steering, the acceleration and braking and if needed changes the gears.
Page 165 Driving comfort Controls Overview Curbs The parking assistant may steer the vehi‐ Button in the vehicle cle over or onto curb if need be. Therefore, always be alert and ready to inter‐ vene; otherwise, the wheels, tires, or the vehi‐ cle may become damaged.◀...
Page 166: System Status
Controls Driving comfort Parking assistant is activated automatically. is active, suitable parking spaces are high‐ lighted. Switching on with the reverse gear ▷ The parking procedure is ac‐ Shift into reverse. tive. Steering control has been taken over by system. The current status of the parking space search is indicated on the Control Display.
Page 167 Driving comfort Controls ▷ Press button. Follow the instructions on the Control Display to do this. Interrupting automatically System limits The system is interrupted automatically in the No parking assistance following situations: The parking assistant does not offer assis‐ ▷ If the driver grasps the steering wheel or if tance in the following situations: he takes over steering.
Page 168 Controls Driving comfort ▷ With objects with a fine surface structure such as fences. ▷ For objects with porous surfaces. Low objects already displayed, e.g., curbs, can move into the blind area of the sensors before or after a continuous tone sounds. The parking assistant may identify parking spaces that are not suitable for parking.
Page 169: Climate Control
Climate control Controls Climate control Vehicle features and options the selected options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and This chapter describes all standard, country- systems. The respectively applicable country specific and optional features offered with the provisions must be observed when using the series.
Page 170 Controls Climate control Hints AUTO program Sufficient ventilation Press button. When remaining in the vehicle for an ex‐ Air flow, air distribution and tempera‐ tended period of time, ensure sufficient exter‐ ture are controlled automatically. nal ventilation. Do not continuously use recir‐ Depending on the selected temperature, culated-air mode;...
Page 171 Climate control Controls Ice and condensation are quickly removed button on the driver's side to utilize the con‐ from the windshield and the front side win‐ densation sensor. Make sure that air can flow dows. to the windshield. For this purpose, point the side vents onto the Sufficient ventilation side windows as needed.
Page 172: Residual Heat
Controls Climate control Residual heat Switching on The heat stored in the engine is used to heat Press any button except: the interior. ▷ Rear window defroster. ▷ Left side of Air volume button. Functional requirement ▷ Seat heating. ▷ Up to 15 minutes after switching off the ▷...
Page 173 Climate control Controls Ventilation levels Ventilation, side ▷ Draft-free ventilation: Thumbwheel, arrow 3, in level : the air current is fanned out. ▷ Maximum air flow: Thumbwheel, arrow 3, in level : the air is partially fanned out and partially bundled. This maximizes the air supply.
Page 174 Controls Climate control Manual air distribution "Rear climate" The rear automatic climate control is not op‐ The air distribution can be adjusted to individ‐ erational if the automatic climate control is ual needs. switched off or if the function for defrosting or Press button repeatedly to select a defogging the windows is active.
Page 175 Climate control Controls Parked-car ventilation The symbol on the automatic climate con‐ trol flashes when the system has been switched on. The concept The system will only be switched on within the The parked-car ventilation ventilates the vehi‐ next 24 hours. After that, it needs to be reacti‐ cle interior and lowers its temperature, if vated.
Page 176: Interior Equipment
Controls Interior equipment Interior equipment Vehicle features and options Compatibility If this symbol is printed on the packag‐ This chapter describes all standard, country- ing or in the instructions of the system specific and optional features offered with the to be controlled, the system is gener‐ series.
Page 177 Interior equipment Controls erases all programming of the buttons on rearview mirror starts flashing rapidly and then the interior rearview mirror. stays lit constantly for 2 seconds, the system features an alternating-code system. Flashing Hold the hand-held transmitter for the sys‐ and continuous illumination of the LED will re‐...
Page 178: Sun Visor
Controls Interior equipment Likewise, press and hold the button of the proximately 20 seconds until the LED flashes desired function on the hand-held trans‐ rapidly. All stored functions are deleted. The mitter. functions cannot be deleted individually. Release both buttons as soon as the inte‐ rior rearview mirror LED flashes more rap‐...
Page 179 Interior equipment Controls Danger of burns Push in the lighter. Only hold the hot lighter by its knob; oth‐ The lighter can be removed as erwise, there is a danger of getting burned. soon as it pops back out. Switch off the ignition and take the remote control with you when leaving the vehicle so Danger of burns that children cannot use the lighter and burn...
Page 180 Controls Interior equipment Lighter Sockets General information The lighter socket can be used as a socket for electrical equipment while the engine is run‐ ning or when the ignition is switched on. Note The total load of all sockets must not exceed 140 watts at 12 volts.
Page 181 Interior equipment Controls USB interface for data Center armrest transfer The concept Connection for importing and exporting data on USB devices, e.g.: ▷ Personal Profile settings, refer to page 35. ▷ Music collection, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment and Communi‐ cation.
Page 182 Controls Interior equipment The rear seat backrest is divided into two parts and are in an upright position. Otherwise, the at a ratio of 60 to 40. head restraint and screen could be damaged.◀ The sides can be folded down separately or to‐ Unlock the belt lock of the center safety gether.
Page 183: Ski Bag
Interior equipment Controls Closing Load the ski bag. If necessary, wrap the sharp edges of the skis. Return the rear seat backrest to the upright seating position and engage it. Insert the tongue plate into the belt buckle. Ensure that the lock is securely en‐ gaged Make sure that the lock engages properly when folding back, otherwise transported...
Page 184 Controls Interior equipment Pull the handle forward and lift the ski bag out. Close the cover in the cargo area. More information on the various inserts availa‐ ble can be obtained from your service center. I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : Online Edition for Part no.
Page 185: Storage Compartments
Storage compartments Controls Storage compartments Vehicle features and options ▷ Compartments in the doors. ▷ Pockets on the backrests of the front This chapter describes all standard, country- seats. specific and optional features offered with the ▷ Net in the front passenger footwell. series.
Page 186 Controls Storage compartments Driver's side Locking the storage compartment Note Close the glove compartment again im‐ mediately Close the glove compartment immediately af‐ ter use while driving; otherwise, injury may oc‐ cur during accidents.◀ Opening The storage compartment in the armrest can be locked with an integrated key to separately secure the trunk lid, refer to page 42, e.g.
Page 187: Folding Down
Storage compartments Controls Folding down Manual transmission: Front On the center console Pull on the opener and fold the armrest for‐ ward. To open: press the button. The insert folds out. Opening To use as a storage compartment, fold the in‐ sert back in.
Page 188: Remote Control Storage
Controls Storage compartments To open: press the button. Do not obstruct view To reduce in size: fold closed to the desired When suspending clothing from the position. hooks, ensure that it will not obstruct the driv‐ er's view.◀ To close: fold all the way closed. The cu‐ pholder must be closed before it can be No heavy objects opened fully.
Page 189 Storage compartments Controls Storage under the cargo floor panel Fold up the cargo floor panel. Storage compartment on the side A storage compartment is located at the side of the trunk. Lashing eyes To secure the cargo, refer to page 193, there are lashing eyes in the trunk.
Page 190 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 954 312 - II/15...
Page 191: Driving Tips
Driving tips This chapter provides you with information useful in dealing with specific driving and operating modes. I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 954 312 - II/15...
Page 192: Things To Remember When Driving
Driving tips Things to remember when driving Things to remember when driving Vehicle features and options Tires Tire traction is not optimal due to manufactur‐ This chapter describes all standard, country- ing circumstances when tires are brand-new; specific and optional features offered with the they achieve their full traction potential after a series.
Page 193: Diesel Particulate Filter
Things to remember when driving Driving tips Climate control windshield ▷ Close all windows and the glass sunroof. ▷ Greatly increase the air flow from the vents. ▷ Drive moderately. Hot exhaust system Hot exhaust system High temperatures are generated in the exhaust system.
Page 194: Driving Through Water
Driving tips Things to remember when driving This phenomenon is referred to as hydroplan‐ Only use floor mats that have been approved ing. It is characterized by a partial or complete for the vehicle and can be properly attached to loss of contact between the tires and the road floor.
Page 195 Things to remember when driving Driving tips ▷ Extended periods when the vehicle is not used at all. ▷ Infrequent use of the brakes. Corrosion will built up when the maximum pressure applied to the brake pads during braking is not reached - thus discs don't get cleaned.
Page 196: Loading
Driving tips Loading Loading Vehicle features and options vehicle and unstable driving situations may result. This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions.
Page 197 Loading Driving tips Load Securing cargo Lashing eyes in the trunk The maximum load is the sum of the weight of the occupants and the cargo. To secure the cargo there are four lashing The greater the weight of the occupants, the eyes in the cargo area.
Page 198 Driving tips Loading Roof drip rail with flaps The anchorage points are located in the roof drip rail above the doors. Fold the cover outward. Loading Be sure that adequate clearance is maintained for tilting and opening the glass sunroof. Because roof racks raise the vehicle's center of gravity when loaded, they have a major ef‐...
Page 199: Saving Fuel
Saving fuel Driving tips Saving fuel Vehicle features and options Close the windows and glass sunroof This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with the Driving with the glass sunroof and windows series. It also describes features that are not open results in increased air resistance and necessarily available in your car, e.
Page 200: Online Edition For Part No. 01 40 2 954 312 - Ii/15
The maintenance should be carried out by The flow of fuel is interrupted while coasting. your service center. Also note the BMW Maintenance System, refer Switch off the engine during to page 236. longer stops ECO PRO Switch off the engine during longer stops, e.g.,...
Page 201: Online Edition For Part No. 01 40 2 954 312 - Ii/15
Saving fuel Driving tips The achieved extended range is displayed in The output is reduced once the set ECO the instrument cluster as bonus range. PRO speed is reached. Overview Coasting The system includes the following Fuel-efficiency can be optimized by disengag‐ EfficientDynamics functions and displays: ing the engine and Coasting, refer to page 199, with the engine idling.
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Driving tips Saving fuel ECO PRO tip, driving tip The bonus range is shown in the range display. The bonus range is automatically reset every The arrow indicates that the driving time the vehicle is refueled. style can be adjusted to be more fuel efficient by backing off the accelerator for instance.
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Saving fuel Driving tips Indications on the Control Display Coasting EfficientDynamics The concept Information on fuel consumption and technol‐ The system helps to conserve fuel. ogy can be displayed while driving. To do this, under certain conditions the engine is automatically decoupled from the transmis‐ "Vehicle info"...
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Driving tips Saving fuel prox. 50 km/h to 100 mph, approx. 160 km/h, if the following conditions are met: ▷ Accelerator pedal and brake pedal are not operated. ▷ The selector lever is in selector lever posi‐ tion D. ▷ Engine and transmission are at operating temperature.
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Page 207: Mobility
Mobility In order to always ensure your mobility, you will find important information on operating fluids, wheels and tires, maintenance and Roadside Assistance in the following. I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : Online Edition for Part no.
Page 208: Refueling
Mobility Refueling Refueling Vehicle features and options Turn the tank lid counterclockwise. This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions.
Page 209 Refueling Mobility Pull the green knob with the fuel pump symbol. This releases the fuel filler flap. Observe the following when refueling The fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle clicks off the first time. Do not overfill the fuel tank Do not overfill the fuel tank;...
Page 210: Fuel
Fuel recommendation system.◀ Note Recommended fuel grade General fuel quality BMW recommends AKI 91. Even fuels that conform to the specifica‐ tions can be of low quality. This may cause en‐ Minimum fuel grade gine problems, for instance poor engine start- BMW recommends AKI 89.
Page 211: Winter Diesel
Diesel The concept Low-Sulfur Diesel BMW Advanced Diesel reduces nitrogen ox‐ The engine of your BMW is designed for diesel ides in the diesel emissions by injecting diesel with low sulfur content: exhaust fluid reducing agent into the exhaust system. A chemical reaction takes place inside Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel ASTM D 975-xx.
Page 212 Suitable Diesel exhaust fluid ▷ Preferred: BMW Diesel Exhaust Fluid. With this bottle and its special adapter, Diesel I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 213 Fuel Mobility exhaust fluid can be replenished simply The vehicle tank will be filled. and safely. The tank is full when the fill level in the bot‐ ▷ Alternative: NOx reduction agent AUS 32 tle no longer changes. It is not possible to overfill.
Page 214 Mobility Fuel Do not dispose of empty bottles with house‐ hold waste unless this is permitted by local regulations. Reserve indication The Reserve display will still ap‐ pear along with the remaining range after refilling. Engine can be started. After several minutes of driving, the Reserve indication goes out.
Page 215: Wheels And Tires
Wheels and tires Mobility Wheels and tires Vehicle features and options Only check the tire inflation pressure when the tires are cold. This means after driving no more This chapter describes all standard, country- than 1.25 miles/2 km or when the vehicle has specific and optional features offered with the been parked for at least 2 hours.
Page 216 Mobility Wheels and tires Tire size Pressure specifica‐ tions in bar/PSI Front: 245/45 R 18 2.4 / 35 96 Y RSC 2.4 / 35 Rear: 275/40 R 18 99 Y Front: 245/40 R 19 2.4 / 35 These pressure values can also be found on 94 Y RSC 2.6 / 38 the tire inflation pressure label on the driver's...
Page 217 Wheels and tires Mobility Tire size Pressure specifications Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI in bar/PSI Front: 245/45 R 18 2.4 / 35 Front: 245/40 R 19 2.5 / 36 96 Y RSC 94 Y RSC 2.4 / 35 2.6 / 38 Rear: 275/40 R 18 Rear: 275/35 R 19 99 Y RSC...
Page 218 Mobility Wheels and tires Tire size Pressure specifications Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI in bar/PSI Front: 245/35 R 20 2.5 / 36 Front: 245/35 R 20 2.5 / 36 95 Y XL RSC 95 Y XL RSC 3.0 / 44 3.0 / 44 Rear: 275/30 R 20 Rear: 275/30 R 20...
Page 219 Wheels and tires Mobility Tire inflation pressures at max. Tire size Pressure specifications speeds above 100 mph/160 km/h in bar/PSI Speeds above 100 mph/160 km/h Front: 245/40 R 19 2.4 / 35 In order to drive at maximum speeds in 94 Y RSC 2.6 / 38 excess of 100 mph/160 km/h, please observe,...
Page 220 Mobility Wheels and tires Tire size Pressure specifications Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI in bar/PSI Front: 245/40 R 19 2.7 / 39 Front: 245/40 R 19 2.4 / 35 94 Y RSC 94 Y RSC 3.0 / 44 2.6 / 38 Rear: 275/35 R 19 Rear: 275/35 R 19 96 Y RSC...
Page 221 Wheels and tires Mobility Tire size Pressure specifications Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI in bar/PSI Front: 245/40 R 19 2.7 / 39 Front: 245/40 R 19 2.5 / 36 94 Y RSC 94 Y RSC 3.0 / 44 2.6 / 38 Rear: 275/35 R 19 Rear: 275/35 R 19 96 Y RSC...
Page 222 Mobility Wheels and tires 528i xDrive Tire size Pressure specifications Without high-speed tuning feature in bar/PSI Tire size Pressure specifications Specifications in in bar/PSI bar/PSI with cold tires Specifications in bar/PSI with cold tires 225/55 R 17 97 V M 2.8 / 41 3.3 / 48 +S A/S RSC...
Page 223 Wheels and tires Mobility Tire size Pressure specifica‐ Tire size Pressure specifica‐ tions in bar/PSI tions in bar/PSI Specifications in Specifications in bar/PSI with cold bar/PSI with cold tires tires 245/45 R 18 100 V 2.5 / 36 2.9 /42 245/45 R 18 100 V 2.8 / 41 3.3 / 48...
Page 224: Tire Identification Marks
Mobility Wheels and tires Tire size Pressure specifications Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI in bar/PSI Specifications in Specifications in bar/PSI with cold bar/PSI with cold tires tires 245/45 R 18 100 V 2.6 / 38 3.0 / 44 245/45 R 18 100 V 3.0 / 44 3.4 / 49 M+S XL A/S RSC...
Page 225: Tire Identification Number
Wheels and tires Mobility Speed letter Treadwear Q = up to 100 mph, 160 km/h The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested R = up to 106 mph, 170 km/h under controlled conditions on a specified gov‐...
Page 226: Tire Damage
Mobility Wheels and tires Minimum tread depth Temperature grade for this tire The temperature grade for this tire is es‐ tablished for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinfla‐ tion, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
Page 227: Changing Wheels And Tires
Wheels and tires Mobility In case of tire damage Approved wheels and tires If there are indications of tire damage, re‐ You should only use wheels and tires duce your speed immediately and have the that have been approved by the vehicle manu‐ rims and tires checked right away;...
Page 228 Mobility Wheels and tires Storage Retreaded tires Possibly substantial variations in the de‐ Store wheels and tires in a cool, dry place with sign and age of the tire casing structures can as little exposure to light as possible. limit service life and have a negative impact on Always protect tires against all contact with oil, road safety.◀...
Page 229 Wheels and tires Mobility Sealing container into the tires, which seals the damage from the inside. The compressor can be used to check the tire inflation pressure. Hints ▷ Follow the instructions on using the Mobi‐ lity System found on the compressor and sealant container.
Page 230 Mobility Wheels and tires Filling the tire with sealant Insert the sealant container on the com‐ pressor housing in an upright position. Shake the sealing container. Screw the filling hose of the sealant con‐ Pull the connection hose fully out of the tainer onto the tire valve of the defective compressor housing.
Page 231: Distributing The Sealant
Wheels and tires Mobility With the ignition turned on or the engine This prevents leftover sealant from escap‐ running, reel on the compressor. ing from the container. Wrap the empty sealant container in suita‐ ble material to avoid dirtying the cargo area.
Page 232: Snow Chains
Mobility Wheels and tires Snow chains When snow chains are in use, the rear axle steering of the Integral Active Steering is deac‐ tivated automatically. Fine-link snow chains At speeds above the maximum permitted Only certain types of fine-link snow chains speed with snow chains of 30 mph/50 km/h, have been tested by the manufacturer of the the rear axle steering is activated again auto‐...
Page 233: Engine Compartment
Engine compartment Mobility Engine compartment Vehicle features and options the selected options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and This chapter describes all standard, country- systems. The respectively applicable country specific and optional features offered with the provisions must be observed when using the series.
Page 234: Closing The Hood
Mobility Engine compartment Closing the hood Never reach into the engine compart‐ ment Hood open when driving Never reach into spaces or gaps in the engine If you see any signs that the hood is not compartment; otherwise, there is a risk of in‐ completely closed while driving, pull over im‐...
Page 235: Engine Oil
Engine oil Mobility Engine oil Vehicle features and options Electronic oil measurement This chapter describes all standard, country- Status display specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not The concept necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to The engine oil level is monitored electronically the selected options or country versions.
Page 236: Adding Engine Oil
Mobility Engine oil Too much engine oil "Measure engine oil level" Have the vehicle checked immediately; "Start measurement" otherwise, surplus engine oil can lead to en‐ The engine oil level is checked and displayed gine damage.◀ via a scale. Time: approx. 1 minute. Detailed measurement The concept Adding engine oil...
Page 237: Engine Oil Change
Suitable engine oil types You can add engine oils that meet the follow‐ ing oil rating standards: Gasoline engine BMW Longlife-01. BMW Longlife-01 FE. Diesel engine BMW Longlife-04. Further information regarding the oil specifica‐ tions and viscosities of engine oils can be in‐...
Page 238: Coolant
Mobility Coolant Coolant Vehicle features and options Checking Let the engine cool. This chapter describes all standard, country- Turn the lid of the coolant reservoir slightly specific and optional features offered with the counterclockwise to allow any excess series. It also describes features that are not pressure to dissipate, then open it.
Page 239 Coolant Mobility Adding Let the engine cool. Turn the lid of the coolant reservoir slightly counterclockwise to allow any excess pressure to dissipate, then open it. If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant up to the specified level; do not overfill. Turn the lid until there is an audible click.
Page 240: Maintenance
Storage periods Storage periods during which the vehicle bat‐ BMW maintenance system tery was disconnected are not taken into ac‐ count. The maintenance system indicates required If this occurs, have a service center update the...
Page 241 Maintenance Mobility Socket for OBD Onboard Diagnosis Note Socket for Onboard Diagnosis The socket for onboard diagnostics may only be used by the service center or a work‐ shop that operates in accordance with the specifications of the vehicle manufacturer with correspondingly trained personnel and other authorized persons.
Page 242: Replacing Components
Mobility Replacing components Replacing components Vehicle features and options Replacing the wiper blades To change the wiper blades, fold up, refer This chapter describes all standard, country- to page 78, the wiper arms. specific and optional features offered with the Fold up the wipers.
Page 243: Xenon Headlights
Replacing components Mobility the service center if you are unfamiliar those or Do not remove the covers if they have not been described here. Do not remove the covers, and never You can obtain a selection of replacement stare into the unfiltered light for several hours; bulbs at the service center.
Page 244 The illustration shows the left side of the en‐ For checking and adjusting headlamp aim, gine compartment. please contact your BMW center. 55-watt bulb, H7. Parking lights and roadside parking lamp Fold open the cover in the engine compart‐...
Page 245: License Plate Lights
Replacing components Mobility LED front fog lights Unscrew the bulb holder counterclockwise. These front fog lights are made using LED technology. Contact your service center in the event of a malfunction. Turn signal in exterior mirror The turn signals in the exterior mirrors feature LED technology.
Page 246 Mobility Replacing components Lights in the trunk lid Access to the lights Remove the three screws using the screw driver from the onboard vehicle tool kit. Squeeze the clips together and remove the bulb holder. Press the bulb into the bulb holder, turn coun‐ terclockwise and remove.
Page 247: Changing Wheels
Replacing components Mobility Changing wheels to ensure that all comfort features are fully available and that any Check Control mes‐ sages of these comfort features are no longer Hints displayed. When using run-flat tires or sealants, a tire does not need to be changed immediately in Charging the battery the event of pressure loss due to a flat tire.
Page 248 Mobility Replacing components Disposing of old batteries In the trunk Have old batteries disposed of by your service center or bring them to a recy‐ cling center. Maintain the battery in an upright position for transport and storage. Secure the battery so that it does not tip over during transport.
Page 249: Breakdown Assistance
▷ The LED flashes green when a connection to the BMW Response Center has been established. I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 954 312 - II/15...
Page 250: First Aid Kit
▷ If the LED is flashing green, but the BMW Response Center can no longer be heard via the speaker, you can nevertheless still be heard at the BMW Response Center.
Page 251 Breakdown assistance Mobility Preparation Connecting the cables Pull off the lid of the BMW starting aid ter‐ Bodywork contact between vehicles minal. Make sure that there is no contact be‐ Attach one terminal clamp of the positive tween the bodywork of the two vehicles; other‐...
Page 252: Tow Truck
Mobility Breakdown assistance Tow-starting and towing Manual transmission Observe before towing your vehicle Note Gearshift lever in neutral position. Tow-starting and towing For tow-starting or towing, switch off the Towing Intelligent Safety systems; otherwise malfunc‐ When the parking brake is blocked tions of the individual braking systems might lead to accidents.◀...
Page 253: Tow Bar
The screw-in tow fitting should always be car‐ ried in the vehicle. Towing other vehicles The tow fitting can be screwed in at the front or rear of the BMW. Hints Light towing vehicle The towing vehicle must not be lighter than the vehicle being towed;...
Page 254 Mobility Breakdown assistance Screw thread for tow fitting Push out the cover by pressing on the top edge. Tow-starting Steptronic transmission Do not tow-start the vehicle. Tow-starting the engine is not possible due to the transmission. Have the cause of the starting problems fixed. Manual transmission If possible, do not tow-start the vehicle but start the engine by jump-starting, refer to...
Page 255: Care
Care Mobility Care Vehicle features and options Cleaning sensors/camera lenses with high-pressure washers This chapter describes all standard, country- When using high-pressure washers, do not specific and optional features offered with the spray the sensors and camera lenses on the series.
Page 256: Vehicle Care
Car care products vehicle. BMW recommends using care and cleaning To start the engine with manual transmission: products from BMW, since these have been Press on the clutch pedal. tested and approved. Press the Start/Stop button. Car care and cleaning products To start the engine with Steptronic transmis‐...
Page 257 Care Mobility Caring for special components Aggressive substances such as spilled fuel, oil, grease or bird droppings, must be removed im‐ Light-alloy wheels mediately to prevent the finish from being al‐ tered or discolored. When cleaning the vehicle, use only neutral Only use respectively approved cleaning and wheel cleaners having a pH value from 5 to 9.
Page 258 Mobility Care Sensor/camera lenses No cleansers that contain alcohol or sol‐ vents To clean sensors and camera lenses, use a Do not use cleansers that contain alcohol or cloth moistened with a small amount of glass solvents, such as lacquer thinners, heavy-duty detergent.
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Page 261: Reference
Reference This chapter contains the technical data and an index that will quickly take you to the information you need. I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : Online Edition for Part no.
Page 262: Technical Data
The specified heights do not take into account attached parts, for example, a roof antenna, BMW 5 Series Sedan Width with mirrors inches/mm 82.8/2,102 Width without mirrors inches/mm 73.2/1,860...
Page 263 Technical data Reference Weights 528i Approved gross vehicle weight lbs/kg 4,971/2,255 Load lbs/kg 948/430 Approved front axle load lbs/kg 2,359/1,070 Approved rear axle load lbs/kg 2,844/1,290 Approved roof load capacity lbs/kg 220/100 Trunk capacity cu ft/liters 18.4/520 535i Approved gross vehicle weight lbs/kg 5,181/2,350 Load...
Page 264 Reference Technical data 535d Approved front axle load lbs/kg 2,550/1,157 Approved rear axle load lbs/kg 2,910/1,320 Approved roof load capacity lbs/kg 220/100 Cargo area capacity cu ft/liters 18.4/520 528i xDrive Approved gross vehicle weight lbs/kg 5,170/2,345 Load lbs/kg 948/430 Approved front axle load lbs/kg 2,447/1,110 Approved rear axle load...
Page 265 Technical data Reference 535d xDrive Approved gross vehicle weight lbs/kg 5,390/2,445 Load lbs/kg 950/431 Approved front axle load lbs/kg 2,700/1,225 Approved rear axle load lbs/kg 2,910/1,320 Approved roof load capacity lbs/kg 220/100 Cargo area capacity cu ft/liters 18.4/520 Capacities US gal/liters Notes Fuel tank, approx.
Page 266: Everything From A To Z
Reference Everything from A to Z Everything from A to Z Index Alarm system Automatic Cruise Control Alarm, unintentional with Stop & Go ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ All around the center con‐ Automatic Curb Monitor sole Automatic deactivation, front- ACC, Active Cruise Control All around the roofliner seat passenger airbags with Stop &...
Page 267 Blinds, sun protection Calling up steering wheel ad‐ Checking the engine oil level BMW Advanced Diesel justment electronically BMW Assist, see user's Camera lenses, care Checking the oil level elec‐ manual for Navigation, En‐ Camera, rearview cam‐ tronically tertainment and Communi‐...
Page 268 Reference Everything from A to Z COMFORT program, Driving Cupholder Divided screen view, split Dynamics Control Current fuel consumption screen Compressor Door lock Computer, refer to On-board Door lock, refer to Remote computer control Condensation on win‐ Damage, tires Doors, Automatic Soft Clos‐ dows Damping control, dy‐...
Page 269 Everything from A to Z Reference EfficientDynamics Engine stop Foot brake Electronic displays, instru‐ Engine temperature Front airbags ment cluster Entering a car wash Front-end collision warning Electronic oil measure‐ Equipment, interior with braking function ment Error displays, see Check Front-end collision warning Electronic Stability Program Control...
Page 270 Reference Everything from A to Z Intelligent Emergency Re‐ quest Handbrake, refer to Parking Ice warning, see External Intelligent Safety brake temperature warning Intensity, AUTO pro‐ Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ Icy roads, see External tem‐ gram nating code perature warning Interior equipment Hazard warning flashers Identification marks, tires Interior lights...
Page 271 Everything from A to Z Reference Lane margin, warning Low beams, automatic, refer Master key, refer to Remote Language on Control Dis‐ to High-beam Assistant control play Lower back support Maximum cooling Lashing eyes, securing Low-Sulfur Diesel Maximum speed, display cargo Luggage rack, see Roof- Maximum speed, winter...
Page 272 Reference Everything from A to Z Neutral cleaner, see wheel Opening the trunk lid with no- Power failure cleaner touch activation Power sunroof, glass New wheels and tires Operating concept, iDrive Power windows Night Vision Optional equipment, standard Pressure, tire air pres‐ Night Vision device, see Night equipment sure...
Page 273 Everything from A to Z Reference Remote control, univer‐ Safety Settings, locking/unlock‐ Safety belt reminder for driv‐ Replacement fuse er's seat and front passen‐ Settings on Control Dis‐ Replacing parts ger seat play Replacing wheels/tires Safety belts Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ Reporting safety defects Safety belts, care rors, steering wheel...
Page 274 Reference Everything from A to Z Stability control systems Top View Start/stop, automatic func‐ Total vehicle weight tion Tachometer Touchpad Start/Stop button Tail and brake lights Tow fitting Start function during malfunc‐ Tail lights Towing tion Tail lights, bulb replace‐ Tow lug, see Tow fitting Starting the engine ment...
Page 275 Everything from A to Z Reference Wiper blades, replacing Wiper fluid Unintentional alarm Warning and indicator lamps, Wiper, fold-out position Units of measure see Check Control Wiper system Universal remote control Warning displays, see Check Wood, care Unlock button, Steptronic Control Word match concept, naviga‐...
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