Page 1 Contents Owner's Manual for Vehicle The Ultimate Driving Machine THE BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 3. OWNER'S MANUAL. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 956 725 - X/14...
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 “service” are used in the Owner’s Where the Owner’s Manual makes Manual, we wanted to clarify that reference to parts and accessories the terms refer to a BMW dealer’s having been approved by BMW, service center or another service those references are intended to...
Page 6 “BMW recommends having “BMW recommends that you have this work performed by a service mounting and balancing performed center as it is important that this by your service center or a tire safety feature functions properly.”...
Page 7 Addendum manufacturer of your vehicle and BMW recommends that you have are determined by the manufacturer the oil changed at your BMW of your vehicle to be road safe and dealer’s service center or at another are recommended by the service center that has trained manufacturer of your vehicle.
Page 8 Addendum words should be read as preceding that passage: “It is strongly suggested that you ..” At page 215, under the “Battery replacement” section, the text should be disregarded and in lieu thereof the following text should be read: Use of recommended vehicle batteries...
Page 9: Table Of Contents
At a glance Maintenance Cockpit Replacing components iDrive Breakdown assistance Voice activation system Care Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle BMW ActiveHybrid Reference Technical data Controls Everything from A to Z Opening and closing Adjusting Transporting children safely Driving Displays...
Page 10: Notes
High-voltage system "..." Identifies display texts in vehicle used to Your BMW is a hybrid vehicle. In addition to the select individual functions. combustion engine, your vehicle features a high-voltage system that consists of an elec‐...
Page 11: Maintenance And Repairs
The manufacturer of your vehicle pursues a ries approved by BMW for this purpose. policy of constant development that is con‐ Your BMW center is the right contact for genu‐ ceived to ensure that our vehicles continue to ine BMW parts and accessories, other prod‐...
Page 12: California Proposition 65 Warning
▷ Federal Emissions System Defect War‐ ous damage to the vehicle. Such damage is ranty. not covered by the BMW New Vehicle Limited ▷ Federal Emissions Performance Warranty. Warranty. ▷ California Emission Control System Lim‐...
Page 13: Event Data Recorder Edr
Notes ▷ Status messages for the vehicle and from vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a its individual components, e.g., wheel rota‐ short period of time, typically 30 seconds or tion speed/vehicle speed, deceleration, less. transverse acceleration. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record ▷...
Page 14: Vehicle Identification Number
National Highway Traffic Safety Adminis‐ tration NHTSA, in addition to notifying BMW of North America, LLC, P.O. Box 1227, West‐ wood, New Jersey 07675-1227, Telephone 1-800-831-1117.
Page 15 Notes Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 956 725 - X/14...
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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. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 956 725 - X/14...
Page 18: Cockpit
At a glance Cockpit Cockpit Vehicle features and options necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. This This chapter describes all standard, country- also applies to safety-related functions and specific and optional features offered with the systems.
Page 19 Cockpit At a glance beams 97 Increase distance 132 Automatic headlight con‐ Cruise control rocker reel 137, 131 trol 98 Instrument cluster 80 Daytime running lights 98 10 Steering wheel buttons, right Adaptive Light Control 98 Entertainment source High-beam Assistant 99 Instrument lighting 100 Volume Steering column stalk, left Voice activation 26 Turn signal 72...
Page 20 At a glance Cockpit All around the center console Control Display 18 PDC Park Distance Control 137 Ventilation 153 Rearview camera 140 Hazard warning system 217 Parking assistant 145 Surround View 140 Central locking system 41 Side View 142 Glove compartment 164 Driving Dynamics Control 126 Radio/CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment and Commu‐ nication DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐...
Page 21 Cockpit At a glance All around the roofliner Intelligent Emergency Re‐ Reading lights 100 quest 217 Glass sunroof, powered 49 Interior lights 100 Indicator lamp, front-seat pas‐ senger airbag 104 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 956 725 - X/14...
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. Controller without navigation system The buttons can be used to open the menus directly. The controller can be used to select menu items and enter the settings. Turn.
Page 24 At a glance iDrive Buttons on controller Selecting menu items Highlighted menu items can be selected. Press button Function Turn the controller until the desired menu MENU Open the main menu. item is highlighted. Audio Open audio menu last listened to, reel between audio menus.
Page 25: Options Menu
iDrive At a glance White arrows pointing to the left or right indi‐ Turn the controller until the desired setting cate that additional panels can be opened. is displayed. Display of an opened menu When selecting a menu, it generally opens with the panel that was last selected in that menu.
Page 26: Setting The Clock
At a glance iDrive Example: setting the clock ▷ For the input of upper/lower case letters and numbers, it may be necessary to reel via the controller to the corresponding In‐ Setting the clock put mode, refer to page 25, e.g. when the On the Control Display: spelling of upper and lower case letters is identical.
Page 27: Split Screen
iDrive At a glance Turn the controller to set the hours and Symbol Meaning press the controller. Text message was received. Turn the controller to set the minutes and press the controller. Check the SIM card. SIM card is blocked. Status information SIM card is missing.
Page 28 At a glance iDrive Selecting the display Running a function Press button. Press button. The function will work immediately. "Split screen" This means, e.g., that the number is dialed Move the controller until the split screen is when a phone number is selected. selected.
Page 29 iDrive At a glance ▷ Travel and computer information. Symbol Function ▷ Music collection. Press the controller: delete the let‐ ▷ Navigation, e.g. stored destinations. ter or number. ▷ Phone book. Press the controller for an extended ▷ Online data, e.g. Favorites, cookies. period: delete all letters or numbers.
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 217, 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: Bmw Activehybrid
BMW ActiveHybrid At a glance BMW ActiveHybrid Vehicle features and options converts the vehicle's kinetic energy into elec‐ tricity. The current is stored in the high-voltage This chapter describes all standard, country- battery and is used to drive the electric motor.
Page 36: Safety Information
At a glance BMW ActiveHybrid Energy recovery: CHARGE ▷ Auxiliary air conditioning, refer to page The high-voltage battery of the hybrid system is charged through energy recovery while driv‐ Adapting to the course of the road ing. When the navigation system destination guid‐...
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Page 39: Controls
Controls This chapter is intended to provide you with information that will give you complete control of your vehicle. All features and accessories that are useful for driving and your safety, comfort and convenience are described here. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 956 725 - X/14...
Page 40: Opening And Closing
Controls Opening and closing Opening and closing Vehicle features and options Opening the trunk lid Auxiliary air conditioning This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with the Panic mode in alarm system series. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car, e.
Page 41: 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 reel on the ignition or start the engine or activate engine readiness.
Page 42: Profile Management
USB interface: "USB device" "Settings" Importing profiles "Profiles" Profiles exported via BMW Online can also be Select a profile. imported via BMW Online. The activated profile is assigned to the cur‐ Profiles stored on a USB device can be im‐...
Page 43: Using The Remote Control
▷ Interior lamps and courtesy lamps are acti‐ "Import profile" vated. This function is not available, if the BMW Online: "BMW Online" interior lamps were switched off manually. USB interface: "USB device" ▷ The welcome lamps are switched on, if this function was activated.
Page 44 Controls Opening and closing If the button is pressed again within 10 sec‐ ▷ Shielding of the remote control due to onds after vehicle was locked, the interior mo‐ metal objects. tion sensor and tilt alarm sensor of the anti- ▷...
Page 45: Unlocking And Opening
Opening and closing Controls Without remote control From the inside Unlocking and locking From the outside Locking from the outside Do not lock the vehicle from the outside with people inside the car, as the vehicle can‐ not be unlocked from inside without special knowledge.◀...
Page 46 Controls Opening and closing Trunk lid Do not place the remote control in the cargo area Opening Take the remote control with you and do not leave it in the cargo area; otherwise, the re‐ During opening, the trunk lid pivots back and mote control is locked inside the vehicle when the trunk lid is closed.◀...
Page 47: Emergency Unlocking
Opening and closing Controls Emergency unlocking Unlocking Pull the handle inside the cargo area. Grasp the door handle on the driver's or front passenger door completely, arrow. The trunk lid unlocks. This corresponds with pressing the button on the remote control. Comfort Access Locking The concept...
Page 48: Separately Unlocking The Trunk Lid
Controls Opening and closing Foot movement to be carried out Do not touch vehicle With the foot motion, make sure there is steady stance and do not touch the vehicle; otherwise, there is a danger of injury, e. g. from hot exhaust system parts.◀...
Page 49: Trunk Lid
Opening and closing Controls Malfunction Trunk lid Remote control detection by the vehicle can Depending on optional features and country among others be malfunctioning under the fol‐ version, this setting is not offered in some lowing circumstances: cases. ▷ Interference of the radio connection from "Settings"...
Page 50 Controls Opening and closing Alarm system Headlamp courtesy delay feature/ standing climate control The concept The settings are saved in the active profile, re‐ fer to page 37. When the vehicle is locked, the vehicle alarm system responds to: "Settings" ▷...
Page 51 Opening and closing Controls Interior motion sensor To reel off the alarm: press any button. The windows and glass sunroof must be Indicator lamp on the interior rearview closed for the system to function properly. mirror Avoiding unintentional alarms The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen‐ sor can be switched off together, such as in the following situations: ▷...
Page 52 Controls Opening and closing Power windows The window closes automatically. Pulling again stops the motion. General information See also: closing by means of Comfort Access, refer to page 43. Take the remote control with you Take the remote control with you when Pinch protection system leaving the vehicle so that children, e.g., can‐...
Page 53: Roller Sunblinds
Opening and closing Controls Safety reel Do not open the window while the roller sunblind is tilted General information Do not open the window while the roller sun‐ The safety reel in the driver's door can be used blind is tilted; otherwise, there is a risk of dam‐ to prevent children, e.g., from opening and age at high speeds that may result in personal closing the rear windows using the switches in...
Page 54 Controls Opening and closing Opening/closing the glass sunroof and Danger of jamming even with pinch pro‐ sliding visor together tection Despite the pinch protection system, check ▷ Press the reel in the desired that the glass sunroof's closing path is clear; direction to the resistance otherwise, the closing action may not be inter‐...
Page 55 Opening and closing Controls Keep the closing path clear Monitor closing and make sure that the closing path of the glass sunroof is clear; oth‐ erwise, injuries may result.◀ Press the reel up and hold it until the initialization is complete: ▷...
Page 56: Adjusting
Controls Adjusting 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 57 Adjusting Controls After releasing the lever, move the seat for‐ to the seat or lift it off to make sure the seat ward or back slightly making sure it engages engages properly. properly. Electrically adjustable seats Height At a glance Pull the lever and apply your weight to the seat or lift it off, as necessary.
Page 58: Lumbar Support
Controls Adjusting Thigh support Height. Pull the lever at the front of the seat and adjust Seat tilt. the thigh support. 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.
Page 59 Adjusting Controls Front seat heating 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 179, is acti‐ vated, the heater output is reduced. Switch off Press button longer.
Page 60: Front Headrests
Controls Adjusting Hints Safety belt reminder for driver's and passenger's seat One person per safety belt The indicator lamp lights up and a sig‐ Never allow more than one person to nal sounds. Make sure that the safety wear a single safety belt. Never allow infants or belts are positioned correctly.
Page 61 Adjusting Controls Adjusting the height Raise the head restraint up against the re‐ sistance. ▷ To raise: push. Press button, arrow 1, and pull the head re‐ ▷ To lower: press button, arrow 1, and push straint out completely. headrest down. Before transporting passengers Reinstall the head restraint before trans‐...
Page 62: Seat And Mirror Memory
Controls Adjusting Adjusting the height Raise the head restraint up against the re‐ sistance. ▷ To raise: push. Press button, arrow 1, and pull the head re‐ ▷ To lower: press button, arrow 1, and push straint out completely. headrest down. Before transporting passengers The center head restraint cannot be adjusted Reinstall the head restraint before trans‐...
Page 63 Adjusting Controls At a glance Calling up of a seat position deactivated After a brief period, calling up stored seat posi‐ tions is deactivated to save battery power. To reactivate calling up of a seat position: ▷ Open and close the door or trunk lid. ▷...
Page 64 Controls Adjusting At a glance Engage selector lever position R. Deactivating Slide the switch to the passenger side mirror position. Fold in and out Press button. Possible at speeds up to approx. Adjusting 60 15 mph/20 km/h. Left/right, Automatic Curb Monitor E.
Page 65: Steering Wheel
Adjusting Controls Steering wheel Interior rearview mirror, manually dimmable Note Turn knob Do not adjust while driving Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving; otherwise, an unexpected movement could result in an accident.◀ Adjusting Turn the knob to reduce the blinding effect by the interior mirror.
Page 66: Transporting Children Safely
Controls Transporting children safely Transporting children safely Vehicle features and options necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. This This chapter describes all standard, country- also applies to safety-related functions and specific and optional features offered with the systems.
Page 67 Transporting children safely Controls of unexpected movement of the rear seat the adjustment after this; otherwise, the stabil‐ backrest.◀ ity of the child seat will be reduced.◀ Adjustable backrest width: before installing a On the front passenger seat child restraint system in the front passenger seat, open the backrest width completely.
Page 68 Controls Transporting children safely LATCH child restraint system Position LATCH: Lower Anchors and Tether for Chil‐ dren. Note Follow manufacturer's information for LATCH child restraint systems To mount and use the LATCH child restraint systems, observe the operating and safety in‐ formation from the system manufacturer;...
Page 69 Transporting children safely Controls Child restraint fixing system with a tether strap Mounting points Direction of travel Head restraint Hook for upper retaining strap Mounting point/eye Depending on the vehicle equipment, there are Rear window shelf two outer or three mounting points for child re‐ Seat backrest straint systems with a tether strap.
Page 70 Controls Transporting children safely Locking the doors and windows Rear doors Push the locking lever on the rear doors down. The door can now be opened from the outside only. Safety reel for the rear Press button on the driver's door if children are being transported in the rear.
Page 71: Driving
Driving Controls Driving Vehicle features and options ▷ Shortly before the battery is discharged completely, so that the engine can still be This chapter describes all standard, country- started. specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not Ignition on necessarily available in your car, e.
Page 72 Controls Driving Hints ▷ When locking the vehicle, and when the low beams are activated. Do not leave the vehicle unattended ▷ Shortly before the battery is discharged Do not leave the vehicle unattended with completely, so that the engine can still be drive readiness active;...
Page 73 Driving Controls Hints Unattended vehicle Do not leave the vehicle unattended with Take the remote control with you the engine running; doing so poses a risk of Take the remote control with you when danger. leaving the vehicle so that children, e.g., can‐ Before leaving the vehicle with the engine run‐...
Page 74 Controls Driving ▷ The transmission selector lever is in posi‐ cally in the event of a malfunction. A message tion M/S. is displayed. It is possible to continue driving. Have the system checked. ▷ High-voltage battery is heavily discharged or vehicle electrical system is heavily bur‐ dened.
Page 75: Parking Brake
Driving Controls Assistance for the 60 km/h or when braking at speeds above 50 mph, approx. 80 km/h. combustion engine ▷ In ECO PRO: mode, when coasting, with‐ The combustion engine provides the primary out operating the brake, at speeds below performance to move the vehicle.
Page 76 Controls Driving Turn signal, high beams, The indicator lamp lights up red. The parking brake is set. headlight flasher Lower lamp: indicator lamp in Canadian models Turn signal Hints Releasing Do not adjust the exterior mirrors Do not adjust the exterior mirror while driving and when blinker/hazards are on, or else the additional blinker lights in the exterior mirror are out of position and can't be seen.◀...
Page 77 Driving Controls Signaling briefly Switching on Press the lever to the resistance point and hold it there for as long as you want the turn signal to flash. High beams, headlight flasher Push wiper lever up. The lever automatically returns to its initial po‐ sition when released.
Page 78: Windshield Washer Nozzles
Controls Driving Intermittent operation or rain sensor Setting the frequency or sensitivity of the rain sensor The concept Without the rain sensor, the frequency of the wiper operation is preset. The rain sensor automatically controls the time between wipes depending on the intensity of the rainfall.
Page 79 Driving Controls Fold-out position of the wipers tainer. Use BMW’s Windshield Washer Con‐ centrate or the equivalent.◀ Fold wipers back when you want to change the blades or with pending low temperatures. Washer fluid reservoir Switch the ignition on and off again.
Page 80: Selector Lever Positions
Controls Driving Steptronic transmission Engaging selector lever positions Press on the brake pedal until you start Selector lever positions driving To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you D Drive select a gear, maintain pressure on the brake Selector lever position for normal vehicle oper‐ pedal until you are ready to start.◀...
Page 81 Driving Controls Engaging P The engaged gear is displayed in the instru‐ ment cluster, e.g., M1. Once maximum engine speed is attained, M/S manual mode is automatically upshifted as needed. Switching to manual mode ▷ To shift down: press the selector lever for‐ ward.
Page 82 Controls Driving Shift paddles Displays in the instrument cluster The selector lever position is dis‐ played, e.g.: P. Electronic unlocking of the transmission lock General information The shift paddles on the steering wheel allow Electronically unlock the transmission lock to you to shift gears quickly while keeping both maneuver vehicle from the danger area.
Page 83 Driving Controls Hints Launch Control adjusts to the surrounding conditions, e.g., wet pavement, when used Component wear again. Do not use Launch Control too often; otherwise, this may result in premature wear of components due to the high stress placed on the vehicle.◀...
Page 84: Displays
Controls Displays Displays Vehicle features and options necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. This This chapter describes all standard, country- also applies to safety-related functions and specific and optional features offered with the systems.
Page 85 Displays Controls High-voltage battery charge indicator ▷ Messages, e.g. Check Control, refer to page 83. ▷ Current fuel consumption, refer to page 88. ▷ Navigation display, see User's manual for Navigation, Entertainment and Communi‐ cation. ▷ Range, refer to page 88. ▷...
Page 86 Controls Displays Acceleration boost: eBOOST Hybrid system utilization When the electric motor is delivering maximum Gray bars indicate the fuel consumption of the output, eBOOST is displayed. combustion engine, arrow 1. Blue bars indicate the percentage utilization of the functions of the hybrid system, arrow 2.
Page 87: Check Control
Displays Controls ▷ eDRIVE. In addition, an acoustic signal may sound and a text message may appear on the Control Dis‐ ▷ DRIVE. play. ▷ eBOOST. ▷ CHARGE. Indicator/warning lights ▷ System requirements of the hybrid system, General information e.g., drive system not yet warmed up to operating temperature.
Page 88 Controls Displays Yellow lights ger of a collision or the distance to the vehicle ahead is too small. Antilock Brake System ABS Increase distance. It reduces the braking distance to a Flashing: acute warning of the imminent dan‐ minimum during emergency stops. ger of a collision when the vehicle approaches another vehicle at a relatively high differential Illuminated: avoid abrupt braking if pos‐...
Page 89 Displays Controls Green lights Tire Pressure Monitor TPM Illuminated: the Tire Pressure Monitor Turn signal signals a loss of tire inflation pressure in a tire. Turn signal on. Reduce your speed and stop cautiously. Avoid Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator sudden braking and steering maneuvers.
Page 90 Controls Displays Blue lights Hiding Check Control messages High beams High beams are activated. For additional information, refer to High beams, refer to page 73. General lamps Check Control Press the onboard computer button on the At least one Check Control message is turn signal lever.
Page 91: Fuel Gauge
Displays Controls Fuel gauge Odometer and trip odometer Vehicle tilt position may cause Display the display to vary. ▷ Odometer, arrow 1. Depending on the equipment ▷ Trip odometer, arrow 2. version, the arrow beside the fuel pump symbol shows which side of the vehicle the fuel filler flap is on.
Page 92: Current Fuel Consumption
Controls Displays Date Current fuel consumption The date is displayed in the Instrument cluster computer. Displays the current fuel con‐ Setting the date and date for‐ sumption. Check whether you mat, refer to page 94. are currently driving in an effi‐ cient and environmentally- friendly manner.
Page 93 Displays Controls Required maintenance procedures and le‐ On the Control Display: gally mandated inspections are displayed. "Vehicle info" Select an entry to call up detailed informa‐ "Vehicle status" tion. Open "Options". Symbols "Last Service Request" Sym‐ Description Gear shift indicator bols No service is currently required.
Page 94 Controls Displays Display tected and compared with the vehicle's onboard data, such as for the rain sensor, and The following is displayed in the instrument will be displayed depending on the situation. cluster: The system takes into account the information stored in the navigation system and also dis‐...
Page 95 Displays Controls Activating a list and adjusting the ▷ During calibration of the camera immedi‐ setting ately after vehicle shipment. Selection lists in the instrument cluster The concept Depending on your vehicle's optional features, the following can be displayed or operated us‐ ing the buttons and the thumbwheel on the steering wheel as well as the displays in the in‐...
Page 96: Information At A Glance
Controls Displays Information at a glance Average fuel consumption Repeatedly pressing the button on the turn The average fuel consumption is calculated for signal lever calls up the following information in the period while the engine is running. the info display: The average fuel consumption is calculated for ▷...
Page 97: Control Display
Displays Controls Speed warning Resetting the trip computer On the Control Display: The concept "Vehicle info" Displays a speed, when reached, should cause "Trip computer" a warning to be issued. "Reset": all values are reset. The warning is repeated if the vehicle speed "Automatically reset": all values are reset drops below the set speed once by at least approx.
Page 98 Controls Displays Settings on the Control Date Display Setting the date "Settings" Time "Time/Date" Setting the time zone "Date:" "Settings" Turn the controller until the desired day is "Time/Date" displayed. "Time zone:" Press the controller. Select the desired time zone. Make the necessary settings for the month and year.
Page 99 Displays Controls Head-up Display Units of measure Setting the units of measure The concept To set the units for fuel consumption, route/ distance and temperature: "Settings" "Language/Units" Select the desired menu item. Select the desired unit. Settings are stored for the profile currently in use.
Page 100 Controls Displays Setting the rotation ▷ Driver assistance systems. Some of this information is only displayed On the Control Display: briefly as needed. "Settings" "Head-Up Display" Selecting displays in the Head-up Display "Rotation" On the Control Display: Turn the controller. Settings are stored for the profile currently in "Settings"...
Page 101: Lights
Lights Controls Lights Vehicle features and options If the driver door is opened with the ignition switched off, the exterior lighting is automati‐ This chapter describes all standard, country- cally switched off at these reel settings. specific and optional features offered with the series.
Page 102: Adaptive Light Control
Controls Lights Setting the duration On the Control Display: On the Control Display: "Settings" "Settings" "Lighting" "Lighting" "Daytime running lamps" "Pathway lighting:" Settings are stored for the profile currently in use. Set length of time. Settings are stored for the profile currently in Roadside parking lights use.
Page 103 Lights Controls Activating Activating Position of switch with the ignition switched on. To avoid blinding oncoming traffic, the Adap‐ tive Light Control does not swivel to the driv‐ er's side when the vehicle is at a standstill. The turning lights are automatically switched on depending on the steering angle or the use of turn signals.
Page 104: Instrument Lighting
Controls Lights ▷ High beams off/headlight flasher, arrow 2. on automatically when you reel on the front fog lights. The High-beam Assistant can be switched off When the high beams or headlight flasher are when manually adjusting the light. To reacti‐ activated, the front fog lights are not switched vate the High-beam Assistant, press the but‐...
Page 105: Reading Lights
Lights Controls Switch back on: press button. Reading lights Press button. Reading lights are located at the front and rear next to the interior lights. Ambient light Depending on your optional features lighting can be adjusted for some lights in the interior. Selecting color scheme On the Control Display: "Settings"...
Page 106: Safety
Controls Safety Safety Vehicle features and options necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. This This chapter describes all standard, country- also applies to safety-related functions and specific and optional features offered with the systems.
Page 107: Knee Airbag
Safety Controls through side windows during rollovers or side ▷ Do not remove the airbag system. impact events. ▷ Do not remove the steering wheel. ▷ Do not apply adhesive materials to the air‐ Knee airbag bag cover panels, do not cover them or The knee airbag supports the legs in a frontal modify them in any way.
Page 108: Deactivation System
Controls Safety Airbag system malfunctioning If it is not possible to activate the airbags, have the person sit in the rear. ▷ Warning lamp does not come on when the ignition is turned on. To enable correct recognition of the occupied seat cushion ▷...
Page 109: Tire Pressure Monitor Tpm
Safety Controls Tire Pressure Monitor TPM Detected child seats The system generally detects children seated The concept in a child seat, particularly in child seats re‐ quired by NHTSA when the vehicle was manu‐ The system monitors tire inflation pressure in factured.
Page 110 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 111 Safety Controls Actions in the event of a flat tire self-steering properties. Adjust your driving style accordingly. Avoid abrupt steering ma‐ Normal tires neuvers or driving over obstacles, e.g., curbs, potholes, etc. Identify the damaged tire. Because the possible driving distance de‐ Do this by checking the air pressure in all pends on how the vehicle is used during the four tires.
Page 112 Controls Safety System limits proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.) As an added safety feature, your vehicle has The system does not function properly if a re‐ been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring set has not been carried out, e.g., a flat tire is system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pres‐...
Page 113 Safety Controls FTM Flat Tire Monitor "Perform reset" Start the engine - do not drive off. The concept Start the initialization with "Perform reset". The system detects tire inflation pressure loss Drive away. on the basis of rotation speed differences be‐ The initialization is completed while driving, tween the individual wheels while driving.
Page 114 Controls Safety ▷ When the system has not been initialized. The possible driving distance after a loss of tire inflation pressure depends on cargo load, driv‐ ▷ When driving on a snowy or slippery road ing style and road conditions. surface.
Page 115 Safety Controls every time the engine is started using the Keep the windshield in the area behind the in‐ Start/Stop button: terior rearview mirror clean and clear. ▷ Front-end collision warning, refer to page 111. Switching on/off ▷ Pedestrian warning, refer to page 117. The Intelligent Safety systems are automati‐...
Page 116 Controls Safety At a glance With the vehicle approaching another vehicle intentionally the collision warning is delayed Button in the vehicle avoiding false alarm. Note Personal responsibility The system does not serve as a substi‐ tute for the driver's personal judgment of the traffic situation.
Page 117 Safety Controls Setting the warning time Acute warning with braking function The warning time can be set via iDrive. Warning of the imminent danger of a collision when the vehicle approaches another object at "Settings" a relatively high differential speed. "Frontal Coll.
Page 118 Controls Safety Front-end collision warning ready to intervene; otherwise, there is the risk of an accident.◀ with braking function Detection range The concept The system's detection potential is limited. The ystem can help prevent accidents. If an accident cannot be prevented, the system will Thus a warning might not be issued or be is‐...
Page 119 Safety Controls At a glance Switch off Press button: the system is switched Button in the vehicle off. The LED goes out. Re-press button: the system is switched on. The LED lights up. Setting the warning time The warning time can be set via iDrive. "Settings"...
Page 120 Controls Safety Prewarning Tow-starting and towing This warning is issued, e.g., when there is the For towing the vehicle turn, switch off the impending danger of a collision or the distance Intelligent Safety systems; otherwise malfunc‐ to the vehicle ahead is too small. tions of the individual braking systems might lead to accidents.◀...
Page 121 Safety Controls Warning sensitivity Detection range The more sensitive the warning settings are, the more warnings are displayed. However, there may also be an excess of false warnings. Pedestrian warning with city braking function The concept The detection area in front of the vehicle is div‐ The ystem can help prevent accidents with pe‐...
Page 122 Controls Safety Camera Intervene immediately by braking or make an evasive maneuver. 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.
Page 123: Lane Departure Warning
Safety Controls E. g. the following situations may not be de‐ The steering wheel begins vibrating gently in tected: the event of warnings. The time of the warning may vary depending on the current driving sit‐ ▷ Partially covered pedestrians. uation.
Page 124 Controls Safety Keep the windshield in the area behind the in‐ ▷ In tight curves or on narrow lanes. terior rearview mirror clean and clear. ▷ When the lane markings are covered by objects. Switching on/off ▷ When driving very close to the vehicle in front of you.
Page 125 Safety Controls Hints The system can issue warnings at speeds above approx. 30 mph/50 km/h. Personal responsibility Settings are stored for the profile currently in The system does not serve as a substi‐ use. tute for the driver's personal judgment of the traffic situation.
Page 126: Brake Force Display
Controls Safety Attentiveness assistant For US owners only The transmitter and receiver units comply with The concept part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communication Commission regulations. Operation is gov‐ The system can detect increasing lack of alert‐ erned by the following: ness or fatigue of the driver during long, mo‐...
Page 127 Safety Controls After a break, another recommendation to take a break cannot be displayed until after approxi‐ mately 45 minutes. System limits The function may be limited in the following situations, for instance, and will either output an incorrect warning or no warning at all: ▷...
Page 128: Driving Stability Control Systems
Controls Driving stability control systems Driving stability control systems Vehicle features and options the physical limits DSC helps to keep the vehi‐ cle on a steady course by reducing engine This chapter describes all standard, country- speed and by applying brakes to the individual specific and optional features offered with the wheels.
Page 129 Driving stability control systems Controls Indicator/warning lights The system ensures maximum headway on special road conditions or loose road surfaces, The indicator lamp flashes: DSC con‐ e.g., unplowed snowy roads, but with some‐ trols the drive and braking forces. what limited driving stability. The indicator lamp lights up: DSC has Activating the Dynamic Traction Control DTC failed.
Page 130 Controls Driving stability control systems Programs At a glance The system offers several different programs. Button in the vehicle Select the programs via the Driving Dynamics Control, refer to page 126. SPORT Consistently sporty control of the shock ab‐ sorbers for greater driving agility. SPORT+ Consistently sporty control of the shock ab‐...
Page 131 Driving stability control systems Controls Configuring SPORT activated. Driving stability is limited during ac‐ celeration and when driving in curves. When the display is activated on the Control Display, refer to page 128, the SPORT driving SPORT+ mode can be set to individual specifications. Sporty driving with optimized suspension and ▷...
Page 132 Controls Driving stability control systems Activating ECO PRO Release the foot brake and drive off with‐ out delay. Press button repeatedly until ECO After the foot brake is released, the vehicle is PRO is displayed in the instrument held in place for approx. 2 seconds. cluster.
Page 133: Driving Comfort
Driving comfort Controls Driving comfort Vehicle features and options The speed is also maintained downhill, but may not be maintained uphill if engine power is This chapter describes all standard, country- insufficient. specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not General information necessarily available in your car, e.
Page 134 Controls Driving comfort Steptronic transmission is in position P. Other‐ wise, the vehicle may begin to move.◀ At a glance Buttons on the steering wheel Press but‐ Function A dirty or covered sensor may prevent the de‐ System on/off, interrupt, refer tection of vehicles.
Page 135 Driving comfort Controls Interrupting Maintaining/storing the speed When active, press the button. Press button. If interrupting the system while stationary, press on the brake pedal at the same time. The system is automatically interrupted in the following situations: ▷ When the brakes are applied. ▷...
Page 136: While Driving
Controls Driving comfort Distance To accelerate to the desired speed auto‐ matically, press the accelerator or press Select a distance the RES or SET button. Adjust the distance according to the traf‐ Rolling bars in the distance display indicate fic and weather conditions; otherwise, there is that the the vehicle detected by the radar sen‐...
Page 137 Driving comfort Controls The conditions are not adequate for the sys‐ Distance display tem to work. Distance 1 The system was deactivated but applies the brakes until you actively resume control by pressing on the brake pedal or accelerator Distance 2 pedal.
Page 138 Controls Driving comfort Limited detection potential tance. This also applies to major speed differ‐ ences to vehicles driving ahead of you, e.g., Because of the limited possible detec‐ when rapidly approaching a truck. When a ve‐ tion, you should be alert at all times so that you hicle driving ahead of you is reliably detected, can intervene if needed;...
Page 139: Cruise Control
Driving comfort Controls Any unauthorized modifications or changes to these devices could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. Malfunction The system cannot be activated if the radar sensor is not aligned correctly. This may be caused by damage incurred during parking, e.g.
Page 140 Controls Driving comfort At a glance ▷ The clutch pedal is depressed for a few seconds or released while a gear is not en‐ Buttons on the steering wheel gaged. ▷ The gear engaged is too high for the cur‐ Press button Function rent speed.
Page 141: Pdc Park Distance Control
Driving comfort Controls Desired speed When cruise control is maintained or stored, DSC Dynamic Stability Control will be turned ▷ The marking lights up green: on if needed. the system is active. ▷ The marking lights up or‐ Changing the speed ange: the system has been Press the rocker reel up or down repeatedly interrupted.
Page 142 Controls Driving comfort Switching on/off ▷ By the rear middle sensors at approx. 5 ft/1.50 m. Switching on automatically To ensure full functionality: With the engine running, engage lever in posi‐ ▷ Do not cover sensors, e.g., with stickers, tion P R. bicycle racks and the like.
Page 143 Driving comfort Controls Volume ▷ With elevated, protruding objects such as ledges or cargo. The volume of the PDC signal tone can be ad‐ justed similar to the sound and volume set‐ ▷ With objects with corners and sharp edges. tings of the radio.
Page 144: Rearview Camera
Controls Driving comfort At a glance ▷ Keep the sensors clean and free of ice. ▷ dimmedDo not put any stickers on sen‐ Button in the vehicle sors. ▷ When using high-pressure washers, do not spray the sensors for long periods and maintain a distance of at least 12 in/30 cm.
Page 145 Driving comfort Controls Switching on/off manually ▷ They help you to estimate how much space is needed when parking and maneu‐ Press button. vering on level pavement. ▷ They are dependent on the current steer‐ ▷ On: the LED lights up. ing angle and are continuously adjusted to ▷...
Page 146: Side View
Controls Driving comfort Parking using pathway and turning System limits radius lines Detection of objects Position the vehicle so that the turning ra‐ dius lines lead to within the limits of the Very low obstacles as well as high, protruding parking space.
Page 147: Top View
Driving comfort Controls At a glance Switch the system back on if needed. Button in the vehicle Display The traffic area to the left and right is displayed on the Control Display. Side View Guidelines at the bottom of the image show Cameras the position of the front of the vehicle.
Page 148 Controls Driving comfort General information Cameras The image is lidtured by two cameras integrated in the exterior mirrors and by the rearview camera. The range is at least 7 ft/2 m to the side and rear. In this way, obstacles up to the height of the exterior mirrors are detected early.
Page 149 Driving comfort Controls When the distance to an object is small, a red track line is continuously adjusted for the bar is shown in front of the vehicle, as it is in steering wheel movement. the PDC display. "Parking aid lines" Turning circle and pathway lines are displayed.
Page 150 Controls Driving comfort Hints ▷ Maximum distance to row of parked vehi‐ cles: 5 ft/1.5 m. Personal responsibility Even an active system does not relieve Suitable parking space the driver from personal responsibility while ▷ Gap between two objects with a minimum driving.
Page 151: System Status
Driving comfort Controls Ultrasound sensors Display on the Control Display System activated/deactivated Symbol Meaning Gray: the system is not available. White: the system is available but not activated. The system is activated. The ultrasound sensors for measuring parking spaces are located on the side of the vehicle. System status To ensure full functionality: ▷...
Page 152: System Limits
Controls Driving comfort Parking using the parking assistant ▷ Possible on snow-covered or slippery road surfaces. Check the traffic situation as well ▷ When there are obstacles that are hard to Louds noises outside and inside the ve‐ overcome, such as curbs. hicle can drown out the parking assistant's and ▷...
Page 153 Driving comfort Controls ▷ For small children and animals. ▷ For persons with certain clothing, e.g. coats. ▷ With external interference of the ultra‐ sound, e.g. from passing vehicles or loud machines. ▷ When sensors are dirty, iced over, dam‐ aged or out of position.
Page 154: Climate Control
Controls Climate control Climate control Vehicle features and options necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. This This chapter describes all standard, country- also applies to safety-related functions and specific and optional features offered with the systems.
Page 155 Climate control Controls Hints Intensity of the AUTO program With the AUTO program activated, the auto‐ Sufficient ventilation matic intensity control can be changed. When remaining in the vehicle for an ex‐ tended period of time, ensure sufficient exter‐ Press the left or right side of the but‐ nal ventilation.
Page 156: Rear Window Defroster
Controls Climate control Automatic recirculated-air control/ If the windows are fogged over, press the recirculated-air mode AUTO button to utilize the condensation sen‐ sor. You may respond to unpleasant odors or pollu‐ tants in the immediate environment by tempo‐ Air flow, manual rarily suspending the supply of outside air.
Page 157 Climate control Controls Switching on ▷ Draft-free ventilation: Press any button except Adjust the vent to let the air flow past you. ▷ Rear window defroster. Ventilation in the rear ▷ Seat heating. Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter In external and recirculated air mode the mi‐ crofilter/activated charcoal filter filters dust, pollen, and gaseous pollutants out of the air.
Page 158 Controls Climate control Switching on The symbol on the automatic climate con‐ trol flashes if the system is switched on. Switch off the ignition. Preselecting the reel-on time Press the right side of the button On the Control Display: on the driver's side. The symbol appears on the automatic cli‐...
Page 159: Remote Control
Climate control Controls Remote control At a glance Unlocking Locking Opening the trunk lid Panic mode, auxiliary air conditioning Remote control range The average range is the range when the vehi‐ cle is locked/unlocked. Switching on Press button on the remote control for approx.
Page 160: Interior Equipment
Controls Interior equipment Interior equipment Vehicle features and options ally compatible with the universal garage door opener. This chapter describes all standard, country- If you have any questions, please contact: specific and optional features offered with the ▷ Your service center. series.
Page 161 Interior equipment Controls rearview mirror. The required distance de‐ For systems with an alternating-code system, pends on the manual transmitter. the universal garage door opener and the sys‐ tem also have to be synchronized. Simultaneously press and hold the button of the desired function on the hand-held Please read the operating manual to find out transmitter and the button to be program‐...
Page 162: Digital Compass
Controls Interior equipment Digital compass then be controlled by the button on the in‐ terior rearview mirror. At a glance If the LED does not flash faster after at least 60 seconds, change the distance and repeat the step. Several more attempts at different distances may be necessary.
Page 163: Setting The Language
Interior equipment Controls World map with magnetic zones Procedure Procedure Press and hold the control button for ap‐ Make sure that there are no large metallic prox. 3 to 4 seconds. The number of the objects or overhead power lines near the set compass zone appears in the mirror.
Page 164: Sun Visor
Controls Interior equipment Settings are stored automatically after approxi‐ Replace the cover after use mately 10 seconds. Reinsert the lighter or socket cover after use, otherwise objects may get into the lighter socket or fixture and cause a short circuit.◀ Sun visor Glare shield Fold the sun visor down or up.
Page 165 Interior equipment Controls Note Rear center console The total load of all sockets must not exceed 140 watts at 12 volts. Do not damage the socket by using unsuitable connectors. Front center console Remove the cover. In the cargo area Raise the lid and remove the cover or cigarette lighter.
Page 166 Controls Interior equipment ▷ Do not connect devices such as fans or If equipped with through-loading system: the lights to the USB interface. rear seat backrest is divided in the ratio 40–20– ▷ Do not connect USB hard drives. The sides can be folded down separately or to‐ ▷...
Page 167 Interior equipment Controls Opening Closing Unlock the belt lock of the center safety Return the rear seat backrest to the upright belt in the rear using the latch plate of an‐ seating position and engage it. other safety belt. Ensure that the lock is securely en‐ Insert the latch plate at the end of the belt gaged into the specially designated fixture on the...
Page 168: Storage Compartments
Controls Storage compartments Storage compartments Vehicle features and options Glove compartment This chapter describes all standard, country- Front passenger side specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not Note necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to Close the glove compartment again im‐...
Page 169: Center Armrest
Storage compartments Controls Compartments in the doors Driver's side Do not stow any breakable objects Note Do not store any breakable objects, e. g. Close the glove compartment again im‐ glass bottles, in the compartments, or there is mediately an increased risk of injury in the event of an ac‐ Close the glove compartment immediately af‐...
Page 170: Clothes Hooks
Controls Storage compartments Cupholders Pushing back the covers Push back the covers before folding up Hints the center armrest; otherwise, the cupholder could become damaged.◀ Shatter-proof containers and no hot drinks Use light and shatter-proof containers and do Clothes hooks not transport hot drinks.
Page 171 Storage compartments Controls Hooks/multi-function hook A multi-function hook is located on each side of the cargo area. The multi-function hooks can be loaded up to a max. of 8.8 lbs/4 kg. Light and suitable objects only Only hang light bags or suitable objects from the holders.
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Page 173: Driving Tips
Driving tips This chapter provides you with information useful in dealing with specific driving and operating modes. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 956 725 - X/14...
Page 174: Things To Remember When Driving
Driving tips Things to remember when driving Things to remember when driving Vehicle features and options Drive conservatively for the first 200 miles/300 km. This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with the Brake system series. It also describes features that are not Brakes require an initial break-in period of ap‐...
Page 175 Things to remember when driving Driving tips Optimum energy recovery As soon as the display shows the maximum energy recovery, only press the brake pedal harder if required by the situation. Exemplary traffic situations for fuel efficiency In many driving situations, the hybrid system allows for a particularly efficient energy man‐...
Page 176: General Driving Notes
Driving tips Things to remember when driving Hot exhaust system Coasting to a standstill and braking phases are used more often to recover energy. Hot exhaust system eDRIVE electric driving and the Auto Start High temperatures are generated in the Stop function will also be deactivated.
Page 177: Driving Through Water
Things to remember when driving Driving tips Driving through water Driving in wet conditions When roads are wet, salted, or in heavy rain, Observe water level and speed press brake pedal ever so gently every few Do not exceed the maximum water level miles.
Page 178 Driving tips Things to remember when driving Corrosion buildup on the brake discs will cause a pulsating effect on the brakes in their re‐ sponse - generally that cannot be corrected. Condensation under the parked vehicle When using the automatic climate control, condensation water develops collecting under‐...
Page 179: Loading
Loading Driving tips 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 180: Stowing Cargo
Driving tips Loading Load Securing cargo Lashing eyes in the cargo area 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 181 Loading Driving tips Securing cargo ▷ Distribute the roof load uniformly. Stow and secure the cargo as described ▷ The roof load should not extend past the above; otherwise it may present a danger to loading area. the occupants, e.g., during braking and evasive ▷...
Page 182: Saving Fuel
Driving tips Saving fuel Saving fuel Vehicle features and options Close the windows and glass sunroof This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with the Driving with the glass sunroof and windows series. It also describes features that are not open results in increased air resistance and necessarily available in your car, e.
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When you reach the desired speed, shift into the highest applicable gear and drive with the Also note the BMW Maintenance System, refer engine speed as low as possible and at a con‐ to page 204. stant speed.
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Driving tips Saving fuel ECO PRO potential ▷ ECO PRO driving style analysis, refer to page 181. Shows potential savings with the current set‐ tings in percentages. Activate ECO PRO Display in the instrument cluster Press button repeatedly until ECO PRO is displayed in the instrument ECO PRO bonus range cluster.
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Saving fuel Driving tips Mark in the area of arrow 1: display of the en‐ Symbol Measure ergy recovered by coasting or when braking. For efficient driving back off the ac‐ Mark in the area of arrow 2: display when ac‐ celerator or delay accelerating to al‐...
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Driving tips Saving fuel Functional requirement The function is only available in ECO PRO mode. Calling up ECO PRO driving style analysis Activate ECO PRO. "EfficientDynamics" Select the symbol. Display on the Control Display The display of the ECO PRO driving style anal‐ ysis consists of a symbolized route and a lookup table.
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Page 189: 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. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 956 725 - X/14...
Page 190: 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 191 Refueling Mobility Open the cover on the right side trim. To do this, reach behind the top part of the trim and pull. 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.
Page 192: Fuel
Fuel recommendation Recommended fuel grade Note BMW recommends AKI 91. General fuel quality Minimum fuel grade Even fuels that conform to the specifica‐ tions can be of low quality. This may cause en‐...
Page 193 Fuel Mobility Failure to comply with these recommendations may result in the need for unscheduled main‐ tenance.◀ Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 956 725 - X/14...
Page 194: Wheels And Tires
Mobility Wheels and tires Wheels and tires Vehicle features and options than 1.25 miles/2 km or when the vehicle has been parked for at least 2 hours. This chapter describes all standard, country- The displays of inflation devices may under- specific and optional features offered with the read by up to 1.45 psi/0.1 bar.
Page 195 Wheels and tires Mobility Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI Front: 225/40 R 19 2.4 / 35 89 Y RSC 2.6 / 38 Rear: 255/35 R 19 92 Y RSC Front: 225/35 R 20 2.6 / 38 90 Y XL RSC 3.0 / 44 These pressure values can also be found on Rear: 255/30 R 20...
Page 196: 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 225/45 R 18 91 V 2.7 / 39 3.2 / 46 225/45 R 18 91 Y 2.7 / 39 3.2 / 46 M+S A/S RSC...
Page 197: Tire Identification Number
Wheels and tires Mobility Y: speed rating, before the R on ZR tires All passenger car tires must conform to Fed‐ eral Safety Requirements in addition to these Speed letter grades. Q = up to 100 mph, 160 km/h Treadwear R = up to 106 mph, 170 km/h The treadwear grade is a comparative rating S = up to 112 mph, 180 km/h...
Page 198: Tire Damage
Mobility Wheels and tires Minimum tread depth the laboratory test wheel than the minimum re‐ quired by law. Temperature grade for this tire The temperature grade for this tire is es‐ tablished for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Page 199: 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 200 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 201 Wheels and tires Mobility Information about the approved snow chains are available from the service center. Use only in pairs on the rear wheels, equipped with the tires of the following size: ▷ 225/55 R 16. ▷ 225/50 R 17. ▷...
Page 202: Engine Compartment
Mobility Engine compartment Engine compartment Vehicle features and options necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. This This chapter describes all standard, country- also applies to safety-related functions and specific and optional features offered with the systems.
Page 203 Engine compartment Mobility Hood Indicator/warning lights When the hood is opened, a Check Control Hints message is displayed. Working in the engine compartment Closing the hood Never attempt to perform any service or Hood open when driving repair operations on your vehicle without the necessary professional technical training.
Page 204: Engine Oil
Mobility Engine oil Engine oil Vehicle features and options If the engine oil level reaches the minimum level, a check control message is displayed. This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with the Requirements series. It also describes features that are not A current measured value is available after ap‐...
Page 205: Adding Engine Oil
Engine oil Mobility Detailed measurement Oil filler neck The concept In the detailed measurement the engine oil level is checked and displayed via a scale. During the measurement, the idle speed is in‐ creased somewhat. General information A detailed measurement is only possible with certain engines.
Page 206: Engine Oil Change
Approved engine oil types You can add engine oils with the following specifications: Gasoline engine BMW Longlife-01. BMW Longlife-01 FE. Additional information about the approved types of engine oils can be obtained from the service center. Alternative engine oil types If the approved engine oils are not available, up to 1 US quart/liter of an engine oil with the fol‐...
Page 207: Coolant
Coolant Mobility Coolant Vehicle features and options The marks are on the side of the coolant reservoir. This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with the Symbol Meaning series. It also describes features that are not Maximum necessarily available in your car, e.
Page 208: Maintenance
BMW maintenance system Service and Warranty The maintenance system indicates required Information Booklet for US maintenance measures, and thereby provides models and Warranty and support in maintaining road safety and the op‐...
Page 209 Maintenance Mobility correspondingly trained personnel and other authorized persons. Otherwise, use may result in operating problems for the vehicle.◀ Position There is an OBD socket on the driver's side for checking the primary components in the vehi‐ cle's emissions. Emissions ▷...
Page 210: Replacing Components
Mobility Replacing components Replacing components Vehicle features and options Squeeze the retainer spring, arrow 1, and fold up the wiper blade, arrow 2. 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.
Page 211 Replacing components Mobility Headlight glass Danger of burns Only change bulbs when they are cool; Condensation can form on the inside of the ex‐ otherwise, there is a danger of getting ternal lights in cool or humid weather. When burned.◀ driving with the light switched on, the conden‐...
Page 212 Mobility Replacing components Low beams 55-watt bulb, H7. Turn the lid counterclockwise and remove. In the wheel house, loosen the two brackets and remove the cover. Turn signal Tilt the bulb down and then up to loosen it 21-watt bulb, PY21W from the holder and remove.
Page 213 Replacing components Mobility Accessing the daytime running lights, high High beams/headlight flasher beams/headlight flasher and parking lights 55-watt bulb, H7. Follow general instructions, refer to page 206. Tilt the bulb down and then up to loosen it Open the hood, refer to page 199. from the holder and remove.
Page 214: Xenon Headlights
For checking and adjusting headlamp aim, please contact your BMW center. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 956 725 - X/14...
Page 215 Replacing components Mobility 21-watt bulb, PY21W Carefully pull back the wheel house panel, arrow 2. In the wheel house, loosen the two brack‐ ets and remove the cover. Pull off the bulb connector, arrow 1. Turn the bulb, arrow 2. If necessary, pull the inside trim of the wheel house slightly inward.
Page 216 Mobility Replacing components Tail lights, bulb replacement Removing the exterior tail lamp Open trunk lid. At a glance Use the screwdriver from the onboard ve‐ hicle tool kit to loosen the screw, arrow 1, and remove the cover, arrow 2. Turn signal Reversing lamp Inside brake lamp...
Page 217 Replacing components Mobility Remove the connecting line from the clip component, arrow 2. Make sure that the on the bulb holder. tail lamp engages in the rubber mount. Press and hold the catch at the top on the connector of the connecting line and re‐ move the connector from the bulb holder.
Page 218: Central Brake Lamp
Mobility Replacing components Rear lamp, license plate lamp and the area around the recessed grips. Make central brake lamp sure that the trim does not become stuck. Carefully swing out the trim. Follow general instructions, refer to page 206. These lights are made using LED technology. Replacing the reversing lamp and inner Contact your service center in the event of a brake lamp...
Page 219: Vehicle Battery
Replacing components Mobility Vehicle battery ▷ If the vehicle is not used for prolonged pe‐ riods, longer than a month. Maintenance Starting aid terminals The battery is maintenance-free. In the vehicle, only charge the battery via the The added amount of acid is sufficient for the starting aid terminals, refer to page 219, in the service life of the battery.
Page 220 Mobility Replacing components In the engine compartment In the cargo area Use the onboard vehicle tool kit to loosen the three cover screws, arrow 1. Fold up the cargo floor panel. Pull up the holder, arrow 2. Remove the cover from one side, arrow 3. Press the four fasteners and remove the cover.
Page 221: Breakdown Assistance
▷ The LED flashes green when a connection General information to the BMW Response Center has been Only press the SOS button in an emergency. established. When the emergency request is received Hints...
Page 222 ▷ 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 223 Before you begin, reel off all unnecessary elec‐ tronic systems/power consumers, such as the radio, on the assisting and receiving vehicles. Open the cover of the BMW starting aid terminal. Attach one terminal clamp of the positive jumper cable to the positive terminal of the battery, or to the corresponding starting aid terminal of the vehicle providing assis‐...
Page 224: Tow Truck
Mobility Breakdown assistance Tow truck corresponding engine or body ground of the vehicle to be started. Starting the engine Never use spray fluids to start the engine. Start the engine of the assisting vehicle and let it run for several minutes at an in‐ creased idle speed.
Page 225 Tow fitting, information on use cording to BMW specifications with appropri‐ ▷ Use only the tow fitting provided with ately trained personnel.
Page 226 Mobility Breakdown assistance Hybrid system: contact with water ▷ Immediately notify rescue forces, police, or firefighters of the fact that your vehicle is The hybrid system is typically safe even in the equipped with a high-voltage system. following example situations: ▷...
Page 227: Care
Care Mobility Care Vehicle features and options time and only from a distance of at least 12 in/30 cm.◀ This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with the Automatic car washes series. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car, e.
Page 228: Vehicle Care
P is en‐ BMW recommends using care and cleaning gaged and damages can result.◀ products from BMW, since these have been tested and approved. The vehicle cannot be locked from the outside when in selector lever position N. A signal...
Page 229: Safety Belts
Care Mobility Use leather care products; otherwise, dirt and When cleaning rubber seals, do not use any grease will gradually break down the protective silicon-containing car care products in order to layer of the leather surface. avoid damage or noises. Suitable care products are available from the Fine wood parts service center.
Page 230 Mobility Care Carpets and floor mats Long-term For idle phases that last several weeks, park No objects in the area around the pedals the vehicle with a fully charged battery if possi‐ Keep floor mats, carpets, and any other ble. Your service center can advise you on objects out of the pedal area;...
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Page 233: Reference
Reference This chapter contains the technical data and an index that will quickly take you to the information you need. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 956 725 - X/14...
Page 234: Technical Data
The specified heights do not take into account attached parts, for example, a roof antenna, BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Width with mirrors inches/mm 79.9/2,031 Width without mirrors inches/mm 71.3/1,811...
Page 235 Technical data Reference Weights ActiveHybrid 3 Approved gross vehicle weight lbs/kg 4,815/2,184 Load lbs/kg 900/408 Approved front axle load lbs/kg 2,250/1,021 Approved rear axle load lbs/kg 2,710/1,229 Approved roof load capacity lbs/kg 165.4/75 Cargo area capacity cu ft/l 13.8/390 Capacities US gal/liters Notes Fuel tank, approx.
Page 236: Everything From A To Z
Automatic Cruise Control Blinds, sun protection Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ with Stop & Go BMW ActiveHybrid tion Automatic Curb Monitor BMW Assist, see user's Alarm system Automatic deactivation, front- manual for Navigation, En‐ Alarm, unintentional seat passenger airbags tertainment and Communi‐...
Page 237 Everything from A to Z Reference BMW maintenance sys‐ Cargo Child restraint fixing system Cargo area, enlarging LATCH Bonus range, ECO PRO Cargo area, storage compart‐ Child restraint fixing systems, Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ ments mounting pholders Cargo, securing...
Page 238 Reference Everything from A to Z Contact with water, hybrid Dimmable interior rearview DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ system mirror trol Continued driving with a flat Direction indicator, refer to DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ tire 107, Turn signals trol Control Display Display, electronic, instru‐...
Page 239 Everything from A to Z Reference Emergency unlocking, trunk False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ Fuel recommendation tional alarm Fuel, tank capacity Energy recovery, Fan, refer to Air flow Functions, hybrid system CHARGE Filler neck for engine oil Fuse Engine, automatic off Fine wood, care Engine compartment First aid kit...
Page 240 Reference Everything from A to Z Height, vehicle Indication of a flat High-beam Assistant tire 106, High beams Indicator and alarm lamps, Jacking points for the vehicle High beams/low beams, refer see Check Control jack to High-beam Assistant Indicator lamp, see Check Joystick, Steptronic transmis‐...
Page 241 Everything from A to Z Reference Lighting via remote con‐ Manual operation, fuel filler trol flap Light reel Manual operation, Park Dis‐ Navigation, see user's manual Lights tance Control PDC for Navigation, Entertain‐ Lights and bulbs Manual operation, rearview ment and Communication Load camera Neck restraints, front, refer to...
Page 242 Reference Everything from A to Z Opening and closing, without Power failure Remote control, malfunc‐ remote control Power sunroof, glass tion Opening and closing, with re‐ Power windows Remote control, univer‐ mote control Pressure, tire air pres‐ Opening the trunk lid with no- sure Replacement fuse touch activation...
Page 243 Everything from A to Z Reference Safety belts, care Shift paddles on steering Status control display, Safety of the hybrid sys‐ wheel tires Side airbags Status information, iDrive Safety reel, windows Side View Status of Owner's Manual Safety systems, airbags Signaling, horn Steering assistance Saving fuel...
Page 244 Reference Everything from A to Z Text message, supplemen‐ Trip odometer Vehicle paint tary Trunk lid closing Vehicle storage Theft alarm system, refer to Trunk lid, emergency unlock‐ Vehicle wash Alarm system Ventilation Thigh support Trunk lid, hotel function Ventilation, refer to Parked- Through-loading system Trunk lid opening car ventilation...
Page 245 Everything from A to Z Reference Windshield washer sys‐ Windshield wiper Winter storage, care Winter tires, suitable tires Winter tires, tread Wiper Wiper blades, replacing Wiper fluid Wiper, fold-out position Wiper system Wood, care Word match concept, naviga‐ tion Working on the hybrid sys‐ Wrench, see Onboard vehicle tool kit Xenon headlights, bulb re‐...
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