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LINK: CONTENT & A-Z The Ultimate Driving Machine® OWNER'S MANUAL. BMW 2 SERIES COUPE. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A38726 - VI/21...
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Online Edition for Part no. 01405A38726 - VI/21...
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The more familiar you are with your vehicle, the better control you will have on the road. We therefore strongly suggest: Read this Owner's Manual before starting off in your new BMW. Also use the Integrated Owner's Manual in your vehicle. It contains important notes on ve‐...
On the road ........................CONTROLS Dashboard ........................Sensors of the vehicle ....................Operating state of the vehicle ..................iDrive ..........................BMW Remote Software Upgrade ................General settings ......................Personal settings ......................Connections ........................Opening and closing ..................... Seats, mirrors and steering wheel ................
Internet Validity of the Owner's Manual Vehicle information and general information on BMW, for instance, on technology, are available Production of the vehicle on the Internet: www.bmwusa.com. At the time of production at the plant, the printed Owner's Manual is the most current resource.
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››...‹‹ Responses generated by the voice Owner's Manuals. activation system. Your BMW service center is happy to answer any Action steps questions that you may have about the features and options applicable to your vehicle. Action steps to be carried out are presented as a numbered list.
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The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends of the printed Owner's Manual for the vehicle. that you entrust corresponding procedures to a BMW center. If you choose to use another serv‐ After a software update in the ice facility, BMW recommends use of a facility that performs work, e.g., maintenance and repair,...
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State of California to Specifications for maintenance measures: cause cancer and birth defects or other repro‐ ▷ BMW Maintenance system. ductive harm. To minimize exposure, avoid ▷ Maintenance Booklet, available online and ac‐ breathing exhaust, do not idle the engine ex‐...
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Information NOTES Refer to section on engine oil change regarding nical information. Information about the vehicle recommended service intervals for oil changes. condition, component usage, maintenance rec‐ ommendations, events or faults can be stored temporarily or permanently. Data memory This information generally documents the state of a component, a module, a system, or the sur‐...
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Information NOTES qualified service center or repair shop performs The sound and picture from the mobile device repair or servicing work. can be played back and displayed through the multimedia system. Certain information is trans‐ Data entry and data transmission ferred to the mobile device at the same time.
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Information NOTES Any collection, processing, and use of personal This data can help provide a better understand‐ data above and beyond that needed to provide ing of the circumstances in which crashes and the services must always be based on a legal injuries occur.
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Na‐ tional Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA, in addition to notifying BMW of North America, LLC, P.O. Box 1227, Westwood, New Jersey 07675-1227, Telephone 1-800-831-1117.
Owner's Manual media NOTES Owner's Manual media Vehicle features and Manual for the vehicle will contain the latest in‐ formation. options Printed Owner's Manual This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ cific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features and functions that are Concept not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due The printed Owner's Manual describes all stand‐...
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Owner's Manual media NOTES Scrolling through the Owner's Manual Turn the Controller, until the next or previous contents are displayed. Context help General information The Integrated Owner's Manual can be ac‐ cessed from any menu. Depending on the se‐ lected function, either the associated description or the main menu of the Integrated Owner's Manual will be displayed.
Entering QUICK REFERENCE Entering Opening and closing Buttons for the central locking system Buttons on the vehicle key Overview 1 Unlocking Buttons for the central locking system. 2 Locking 3 Unlocking the trunk lid Locking 4 Panic mode, pathway lighting Press the button with the front doors closed.
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Entering QUICK REFERENCE Comfort Access Trunk lid Principle Opening The vehicle can be accessed without operating the vehicle key. Carrying the vehicle key with you, e.g., in your pants pocket, is sufficient. The vehicle automatically detects the vehicle key when it is in close proximity or in the car's inte‐ rior.
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Entering QUICK REFERENCE Indicator/warning lights iDrive The indicator/warning lights can light up in a vari‐ Principle ety of combinations and colors. iDrive is the operating concept of the infotain‐ Several of the lights are checked for proper func‐ ment system and includes a large number of tioning and light up temporarily when drive-ready functions.
Set-up and use QUICK REFERENCE Set-up and use Seats, mirrors and steering Adjusting distance wheel Electrically adjustable seats ▷ Back: press the button and push the head re‐ straint toward the rear. ▷ Forward: pull the head restraint toward the front.
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Set-up and use QUICK REFERENCE Adjusting the steering wheel Entering the rear Manual steering wheel adjustment Electric forward/backward adjustment Fold the seat backrest forward Pull lever up to the stop. Fold the lever down. Move the steering wheel to the preferred height and angle to suit your seat position.
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Set-up and use QUICK REFERENCE "Show results" Button Function Select the desired entry. Press: turns sound output on/ If necessary, "Start guidance" off. Turn: adjusts the volume. Connecting a mobile phone General information Change the entertainment After the mobile phone is connected once to the source.
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Set-up and use QUICK REFERENCE Use the thumbwheel on the steering wheel to The vehicle's Bluetooth name is displayed on select: "Accept" the Control Display. ▷ Via touchscreen: tap on the corresponding On the mobile device, search for Bluetooth entry on the Control Display. devices in the vicinity and select the vehicle.
On the road QUICK REFERENCE On the road Driving Releasing With drive-ready state switched on: Drive readiness Steptronic transmission: press the switch while the brake is pressed or selector lever posi‐ tion P is set. Turning on drive readiness The LED and indicator light turn off. The parking brake is released.
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On the road QUICK REFERENCE Steptronic transmission, Sport A selector lever lock prevents the inadvertent shifting to selector lever position R or the inad‐ program and manual mode vertent shifting from selector lever position P. Engage selector lever position R only when the vehicle is stationary.
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On the road QUICK REFERENCE High beams, headlight flasher Window wiper system Turn on window wiper system Press the lever forward or pull it backward. ▷ High beams on, arrow 1. Press the lever up until the desired position is The high beams light up when the low beams reached.
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On the road QUICK REFERENCE Climate control Activate/deactivate rain sensor Automatic climate control Button Function Temperature. Air recirculation mode. Activate: press the lever up once from its 0 posi‐ Maximum cooling. tion, arrow 1. Deactivate: press the lever back into the 0 posi‐ AUTO program.
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Cleaning the wheels The friction during hard braking may produce brake dust and make the rims dirty. Brake dust can be removed by cleaning the rims. BMW rec‐ ommends using vehicle care and cleaning prod‐ ucts from BMW. Electronic oil measurement Functional requirements Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise.
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Take care not to add too much engine oil. provides phone numbers and addresses. Many Observe recommended engine oil types. hotels can be booked directly by the BMW Con‐ cierge service. The Concierge service is part of the optional BMW Assist Response Center.
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On the road QUICK REFERENCE Teleservices Teleservices are services that help to maintain vehicle mobility. Teleservices can comprise the following serv‐ ices: ▷ BMW Roadside Assistance. ▷ BMW Accident Assistance. ▷ Teleservice Call. ▷ Teleservice Report. ▷ Teleservice Battery Guard.
Dashboard CONTROLS Dashboard Vehicle features and not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected options or country versions. This options also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐ tems. When using these functions and systems, This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ the applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐...
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Instrument cluster without en‐ Volume, see Owner's Manual for hanced features: Navigation, Entertainment and Widgets 140 Communication 6 Trip data 154 Voice control, BMW Intelligent Per‐ sonal Assistant 50 7 Shift paddles 131 8 Steering wheel buttons, left Changing the station/track, see Owner's Manual for Navigation, En‐...
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Dashboard CONTROLS 11 Steering column stalk, right Steering wheel heating 112 Wipers 129 14 Adjusting the steering wheel 112 Rain sensor 130 Unlocking the hood 310 Cleaning the windshield 130 Opening and closing the trunk lid 92 Horn, entire surface 17 Glove compartment 258 In the vicinity of the center console 1 Control Display 45 5 Automatic climate...
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Dashboard CONTROLS Parking brake 125 ECO PRO driving mode Automatic Hold 126 ADAPTIVE driving mode Driving Dynamics Control 123 Turning drive readiness state on/ off 120 SPORT driving mode COMFORT driving mode Auto Start/Stop function 120 Parking assistance systems 204 Panorama View 224 DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 188 12 Steptronic transmission: selector lever 131...
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Dashboard CONTROLS In the vicinity of the headliner Emergency Call, SOS 327 Reading lights 164 Operating the electric glass sun‐ Interior lights 164 roof 99 Indicator light, front passenger air‐ bag 169 Online Edition for Part no. 01405A38726 - VI/21...
Sensors of the vehicle CONTROLS Sensors of the vehicle Vehicle features and Cameras options Front camera This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ cific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features and functions that are not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected options or country versions.
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Sensors of the vehicle CONTROLS Top view cameras ▷ Camera behind the windshield: if the camera has overheated and been temporarily switched off due to excessively high temper‐ atures. ▷ Camera behind the windshield: during cali‐ bration of the camera immediately after vehi‐ cle delivery.
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Sensors of the vehicle CONTROLS System limits of the ultrasonic ▷ If sensors are dirty, such as due to icing. sensors ▷ If sensors are covered, such as by labels, films or a number plate baseplate. The detection of objects with ultrasonic meas‐ ▷...
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Sensors of the vehicle CONTROLS ▷ Due to heavy exhaust. ▷ Cargo that extends beyond the perimeter of the vehicle is not taken into account by the ultrasonic sensors. If applicable, a Check Control message will be displayed when the system limits are reached. Online Edition for Part no.
Operating state of the vehicle CONTROLS Operating state of the vehicle Vehicle features and Safety information options Warning This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and cific and optional features offered with the series. possibly roll away.
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Operating state of the vehicle CONTROLS Display in the instrument cluster ▷ After several minutes, if no operation takes place on the vehicle. OFF is displayed in the instru‐ ▷ If the charge state of the vehicle battery is ment cluster. The drivetrain is low.
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Operating state of the vehicle CONTROLS ▷ Set the parking brake. Additional information: ▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope, Instrument cluster with enhanced features: turn the front wheels in the direction of the Power gauge, refer to page 147. curb.
Via the Controller. All functions of the entertainment system, ▷ Via the touchscreen. e.g., radio stations or connection with external ▷ Via the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant. devices. ▷ Depending on the equipment: with the ges‐ ture control. Communication Phone and message functions, e-mail and Safety information calendar, and also the connection and manage‐...
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Management of apps, access to apps and ve‐ hicle functions. Additional apps and vehicle func‐ Several menu items are preceded by a check‐ tions can be purchased from the BMW Store. box. The checkbox indicates whether the func‐ tion is activated or deactivated. Selecting the Widgets menu item activates or deactivates the function.
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iDrive CONTROLS Icon Meaning Icon Meaning Roaming is active. Stop. Locating is active. Data protection. SMS text message received. Destination guidance active. Message received. Passengers on board. Reminder. Do not disturb. Sending not possible. Programmable memory buttons Entertainment symbols General information The iDrive functions can be stored on the pro‐...
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iDrive CONTROLS Executing a function Control Display Press the button. Safety information The function will work immediately. This means, for instance that the number is dialed when a NOTICE phone number is selected. Objects in the area in the front of the Control Display can shift and damage the Control Dis‐...
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iDrive CONTROLS Controller Buttons on the Controller Button Function General information The buttons can be used to open the menus di‐ Go to the main menu. rectly. The Controller can be used to select menu items and enter the settings. Go to Apps menu.
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iDrive CONTROLS Selecting a menu Adjusting contents Depending on the equipment, the contents of Selecting menu items menus "MEDIA", "COM" and "NAV" can be ad‐ justed, for instance to remove the entries of Turn the Controller until the desired menu functions that are not used from the menu.
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iDrive CONTROLS Deleting Entering special characters Icon Function Input Operation Press the Controller: delete letter or Delete a charac‐ Swipe to the left on the number. ter. touchpad. Hold the Controller down: delete all let‐ Enter a blank Swipe to the right in the ters or numbers.
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iDrive CONTROLS Opening the main menu ▷ To show the display bar, pull down the dis‐ play bar at the top edge of the screen. Tap on the icon. ▷ To hide the display bar, pull up the display bar at the top edge of the screen.
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The microphone on the driver's side is active. ▷ BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant is availa‐ ▷ Say the wake word ›Hello BMW‹ or a personal ble depending on the national-market ver‐ wake word. sion. The microphones on the driver's or front pas‐...
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General information tivation word from connected third-party provid‐ ers can be used. Speaking the wake word ›Hello BMW‹ or the per‐ sonal wake word will start the system. "CAR" "Settings" Preset wake word "General settings"...
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iDrive CONTROLS Function examples The voice control system and the feedback it provides does not replace the printed or Integrated Owner's Manual. The speech recog‐ Vehicle status and vehicle information nition and quality of the feedback may vary. ▷ ›Is my tire pressure still OK?‹ ›How can the passenger airbag be deactivated‹...
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iDrive CONTROLS "Response length" The device must be connected via Apple Car‐ Play or Android Auto. Select the desired setting. Speaking during voice output Press and hold the button on the steering wheel for approx. 3 seconds. It is possible to answer during inquiries of the The voice activation of the smartphone is ac‐...
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iDrive CONTROLS Activate/deactivate "CAR" "Caring Car" Select the desired program. The program can be stopped prematurely: "End program" Adjusting a program "CAR" "Caring Car" Select the desired program. "Music settings" Select the desired setting. System limits ▷ The Personal Assistant provides information about vehicle functions that may not be in‐...
Standby must be turned on to search for a soft‐ or quality improvements available. ware upgrade. General information Automatic search BMW recommends performing the Remote The vehicle regularly searches for updates in the Software Upgrade as soon as it becomes availa‐ background. ble.
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Display in the vehicle: Via BMW app "CAR" If an upgrade is available, information about the "Settings" new software version is displayed in the BMW "General settings" app. "Remote Software Upgrade" The data for the upgrade can then be down‐...
Remove connected devices from the OBD socket. In the event of a malfunction, follow the instruc‐ tions on the control display or in the BMW app. Starting installation If the malfunction cannot be remedied, contact a The upgrade can be installed when all prerequi‐...
BMW Remote Software Upgrade CONTROLS After a software update in the vehicle After a vehicle software update, such as via Re‐ mote Software Upgrade, the Integrated Owner's Manual for the vehicle will contain the latest in‐ formation. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A38726 - VI/21...
General settings CONTROLS General settings Vehicle features and Setting the time format options "CAR" "Settings" This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ "General settings" cific and optional features offered with the series. "Date and time" It also describes features and functions that are "Time format:"...
General settings CONTROLS Setting the date format Resetting trip data "CAR" "CAR" "Settings" "Settings" "General settings" "General settings" "Date and time" "Reset trip data" "Date format:" Select the desired setting. Select the desired setting. Speed warning Language Principle Setting the system language The speed warning can be used to set a speed limit.
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Communication messages, for example e- "Displays" mails, SMS text messages or reminders. "Control display" ▷ Messages, for instance from the BMW app. "Brightness at night" ▷ Messages from the manufacturer of the vehi‐ Press the Controller. cle, for instance technical information or im‐...
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"Settings" Select the desired setting. Display, notifications General information The BMW Intelligent Personal Assistants allows the configuration of the range of messages that will be displayed. Depending on the situation, the desired condition can be activated. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A38726 - VI/21...
Phone book. The vehicle offers different services, whose use ▷ Online data, for instance Favorites, cookies. requires a data transfer to BMW or a service pro‐ ▷ Office data, for instance voice memos. vider. The data transmission can be deactivated ▷...
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If the set-up assistant was opened in the in the driver's profile can be synchronized with guest profile: create driver profile. the personal BMW ConnectedDrive account. It is ▷ Pairing mobile devices with the vehicle. thereby possible to use these settings in other ▷...
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In the following cases the guest profile is auto‐ Scanning the displayed QR code will accept matically active: the access data for the ConnectedDrive ac‐ count from the BMW app. ▷ A driver profile has not been created yet. ▷...
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ConnectedDrive account. This means that it is possible to use the "CAR" personal settings in other BMW vehicles with "Driver profiles" ConnectedDrive access as well, if this function is Tilt the Controller to the right.
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"Avatar" Select the desired profile picture. ConnectedDrive countries: The profile image is transferred from the Con‐ nectedDrive customer portal or the BMW app. Deleting the driver profile "CAR" "Driver profiles" Tilt the Controller to the right.
Connections CONTROLS Connections Vehicle features and not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected options or country versions. This options also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐ tems. When using these functions and systems, This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ the applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐...
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Connections CONTROLS Function Connection type Symbol in the device list Apple CarPlay: Bluetooth and WLAN. Using apps via iDrive and via voice op‐ eration. Android Auto: Bluetooth and WLAN. Using apps via iDrive and via voice op‐ eration. Displaying the vehicle identification The following connection types require one-time pairing with the vehicle: number and software part number...
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Bluetooth audio. phones via Bluetooth®. WLAN in the vehicle, Wi-Fi hotspot. ▷ "Apps" Apps. With the installed BMW app, apps from the smartphone can be displayed in the Screen Mirroring. vehicle. Apple CarPlay. ▷ "Wi-Fi®"...
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Connections CONTROLS Bluetooth connection Frequently Asked Questions All requirements are met and all required steps were completed in the specified order. Despite Functional requirements that, the mobile device does not function as ex‐ ▷ Compatible device with Bluetooth interface. pected. Compatible devices, refer to page 69.
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Connections CONTROLS WLAN connection ▷ Transmission of the telephone book entries is not yet complete. ▷ It is possible that only the telephone book en‐ General information tries of the mobile phone or the SIM card are For certain applications, such as apps, the data transmitted.
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Connections CONTROLS Connecting a device to the Tilt the Controller to the right. Internet via the Wi-Fi hotspot "Settings" "Internet connection" Using the Internet for the first time via the Wi- Fi hotspot requires registration and possibly a Select the desired setting. data volume purchase from a service provider.
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Connections CONTROLS Frequently Asked Questions Android smartphone with Android 11, regard‐ less of the manufacturer. All requirements are met and all required steps ▷ Compatible devices, refer to page 69. were completed in the specified order. Despite that, the mobile device does not function as ex‐ ▷...
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Connections CONTROLS ▷ Do not use force when plugging the connec‐ Additional information: tor into the USB port. USB port, refer to page 253. ▷ Use a flexible adapter cable. ▷ Protect the USB device against mechanical damage. ▷ Due to the large number of USB devices available on the market, it cannot be guaran‐...
Opening and closing CONTROLS Opening and closing Vehicle features and burns. There is an injury hazard or danger to life. Keep the vehicle key and batteries out of options reach for children. Immediately seek medical help if there is any suspicion that a battery or This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐...
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Opening and closing CONTROLS There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not If, due to the settings, only the driver's door and leave children or animals unattended in the ve‐ fuel filler flap were unlocked, press the button on hicle.
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Opening and closing CONTROLS Locking the vehicle Switching on the interior and exterior lighting Close the driver's door. Press the button on the vehicle key with Press the button on the vehicle key. the vehicle locked. The following functions are executed: The function is not available for the first 10 sec‐...
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Opening and closing CONTROLS cover with a lever movement of the integrated key, arrow 2. NOTICE During opening, the trunk lid pivots back and up. There is a risk of damage to property, among other potential damage. Make sure that the area of movement of the trunk lid is clear during opening and closing.
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Place the vehicle key in a different location. ▷ The options provided by the Remote Serv‐ ices of the BMW app include the ability to In the case of interference, the vehicle can also lock and unlock a vehicle. be unlocked and locked from the outside with the integrated key.
A vehicle key must be located in the vehicle to deactivate the Key Card. Warning When BMW Digital Key is activated for the vehi‐ For some country versions, unlocking from the cle, a digital key can be used instead of the vehi‐...
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Key Card, for instance a wallet. vehicle BMW Digital Key Principle BMW Digital Key allows the vehicle to be un‐ locked and locked, as well as started, with a compatible smartphone. General information Hold activated Key Card directly on the external The availability of the BMW Digital Key depends door handle of the driver's door.
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Do not lock The proof of authorization can be started via the the vehicle from the outside when there are BMW app or via the activation code in the corre‐ people in it. sponding smartphone function, for instance the...
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Reset the function cluded. For more information, refer to the Con‐ nectedDrive portal and the BMW app. To reset the BMW Digital Key function, an au‐ thorized vehicle key must be located in the vehi‐ Authentication cle.
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CONTROLS The digital remote control key must be enabled Ensure that the display is facing up. again to be able to use BMW Digital Key again. Close the cover of the smartphone tray. "CAR" Press the Start/Stop button to start the en‐...
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Opening and closing CONTROLS Safety information Removing Press the button, arrow 1, and pull out the integrated key, arrow 2. Warning For some country versions, unlocking from the inside is only possible with special knowledge. Persons who spend a lengthy time in the vehi‐ cle while being exposed to extreme tempera‐...
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Opening and closing CONTROLS Unlocking via the door lock Overview Pull and hold the door handle outward with one hand. Door pin for manual locking of the driver's door. Unlock the door lock with the integrated key. Locking the vehicle Close the driver's door.
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Touchless unlocking and locking of the vehi‐ cle. Press the button with the front doors ▷ Unlocking and locking the vehicle using the closed. BMW Digital Key. ▷ The fuel filler flap remains unlocked. ▷ Unlocking the trunk lid. ▷...
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Opening and closing CONTROLS Unlocking the vehicle Touch the grooved surface on the handle of a closed vehicle door with your finger for approx. Reach into the recessed grip of a vehicle door. 1 second without reaching into the recessed grip.
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Opening and closing CONTROLS Unlocking In addition to locking, the windows and glass sunroof with sun protection will be closed. The exterior mirrors are folded in unless they were folded in during locking. The exterior mir‐ rors are not folded in when the hazard warning flashers are switched on.
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Opening and closing CONTROLS The behavior of the vehicle during touchless un‐ For replacing the battery, refer to page 80. locking/locking depends on the following set‐ ▷ Fault of the radio link from transmission tow‐ tings: ers or other equipment with high transmitting ▷...
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Opening and closing CONTROLS Safety information Closing Warning Body parts can be jammed when operating the trunk lid. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that the area of movement of the trunk lid is clear during opening and closing. NOTICE Grasp the recess grips and pull the trunk lid During opening, the trunk lid pivots back and...
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Opening and closing CONTROLS ▷ The volume of the audio system is limited. The procedure for entering the PIN varies de‐ pending on the active driver profile. ▷ The integrated Universal Remote Control is deactivated. Driver profile with PIN ▷ DSC cannot be switched off.
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Opening and closing CONTROLS The deactivation of the valet parking mode de‐ These settings are stored for the driver profile pends on which driver profile is selected on the currently used. lock screen. Unlocking and locking Driver profile with PIN Doors Regardless of which driver activated the valet parking mode, a driver can deactivate the valet...
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Opening and closing CONTROLS Automatic unlocking Depending on the equipment, the trunk lid will be unlocked or opened and the "CAR" doors are unlocked. "Settings" ▷ "Tailgate opens only when vehicle is "Doors/ vehicle access" unlocked." Select the desired setting: The vehicle must be unlocked before the 5.
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Opening and closing CONTROLS ▷ Disconnected battery voltage. ▷ Press the button on the vehicle key and hold for at least 3 seconds. ▷ Improper use of the socket for OBD Onboard Diagnosis. ▷ Briefly press the button on the vehicle key three times in succession.
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When a window is often opened in the same po‐ action occurred. sition, this task can be performed by the BMW Possible situations for an unwanted alarm: Intelligent Personal Assistant. For instance when ▷...
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Opening and closing CONTROLS Functional requirements Safety information The windows can be operated under the follow‐ ing conditions. Warning ▷ Standby state is switched on. Accessories on the windows such as antennas can impact jam protection. There is a risk of in‐ ▷...
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Opening and closing CONTROLS Safety information position. The sun protection does not move. ▷ The tilted glass sunroof closes. Warning Body parts can be jammed when operating the Opening/closing the glass glass sunroof. There is a risk of injury. Make sunroof and sun protection sure that the area of movement of the glass sunroof is clear during opening and closing.
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Opening and closing CONTROLS Opening/closing the glass Closing from the open position without jam protection sunroof and sun protection together In case of danger from the outside or if icing might prevent normal closing, proceed as fol‐ ▷ Briefly press out the switch lows: twice in succession toward the rear past the resistance...
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Opening and closing CONTROLS The system can be initialized under the following conditions: ▷ The vehicle is parked in a horizontal position. ▷ The vehicle will not be moved until the initiali‐ zation is completed. ▷ The drive-ready state is established. ▷...
Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Seats, mirrors and steering wheel Vehicle features and Seats options Safety information This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ cific and optional features offered with the series. Warning It also describes features and functions that are Seat setting while driving can lead to unex‐...
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Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Seat tilt The current seat position can be stored using the memory function. Depending on the equipment: Overview Tilt switch up or down. 1 Backrest width Backrest tilt 2 Forward/backward, height, seat tilt 3 Backrest tilt, head restraint 4 Lumbar support Longitudinal direction Tilt switch forward or backward.
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Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS The curvature is shifted up/ down. Warning Unexpected movements of the rear seat back‐ rest while driving may occur if the rear seat Functional limitations backrest is unlocked. Vehicle control could be It may not be possible to adjust the lumbar sup‐ lost.
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Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS unfold their protective effect when adjusted cor‐ ▷ The safety belts or safety belt buckles are rectly. damaged, soiled, or changed in any other way. Always make sure that safety belts are being worn by the occupants before driving off. The ▷...
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Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Unbuckling the safety belt Icon Description Hold the safety belt firmly. Green: the safety belt is buckled Press the red button in the safety belt buckle. on the corresponding rear seat. Guide the safety belt back into its roll-up mechanism.
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Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Adjusting distance Warning Objects on the head restraint reduce the pro‐ tective effect in the head and neck area. There is a risk of injury. ▷ Do not use seat or head restraint covers. ▷...
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Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Rear head restraints Folding down the head restraints To improve the view to the rear, the head re‐ straints can be folded back. Only fold the head Safety information restraint back if no one will be sitting in the corre‐ sponding seat.
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Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Exterior mirrors Removing Only remove the head restraint if no one will be sitting in the seat in question. General information Fold down the rear seat backrest in question. The mirror on the front passenger side is more curved than the driver's side mirror.
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Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Selecting a mirror Automatic Curb Monitor To change over to the other mirror: Principle Slide the switch. If reverse gear is engaged, the mirror glass on the front passenger side is tilted downward. This Malfunction improves your view of the curb and other low-ly‐...
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Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS ▷ In the mirror glass. Fold the lever down. ▷ On the rear of the mirror. Move the steering wheel to the preferred height and angle to suit your seat position. Overview Fold the lever back up. Steering wheel heating Overview Functional requirements...
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Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Calling up settings The following settings are not stored: ▷ Backrest width. Press the desired button 1 or 2. ▷ Lumbar support. The stored position is called up. The procedure stops when a switch for setting Safety information the seat is pressed or one of the memory but‐...
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Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Turning off Press and hold the button, until the LEDs turn off. Climate control rules Principle Depending on the equipment, heating functions can be automatically activated depending on the outside temperature. General information The outside temperature at which the functions are to be automatically activated can be set via iDrive.
Transporting children safely CONTROLS Transporting children safely Vehicle features and Warning options A heated vehicle may result in death to per‐ sons, especially children, or animals. There is a This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ risk of injury or danger to life. Do not leave per‐ cific and optional features offered with the series.
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Transporting children safely CONTROLS Installing child restraint Safety information systems Warning The safety belt cannot be fastened correctly on General information children shorter than 5 ft, 150 cm without suita‐ Pay attention to the specifications and the oper‐ ble additional child restraint systems. The pro‐ ating and safety information of the child restraint tective effect of safety gear, including safety system manufacturer when selecting, installing,...
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Transporting children safely CONTROLS On the front passenger seat Child seat security Deactivating airbags Warning Active front passenger airbags can injure a child in a child restraint system when the airbags are activated. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that the front passenger airbags are deacti‐...
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Transporting children safely CONTROLS Mounts for the lower LATCH Position anchors Icon Meaning General information The corresponding icon shows the mounts for the lower The lower anchors may be used to attach the LATCH anchors. CRS to the vehicle seat up to a combined child and CRS weight of 65 lbs/30 kg when the child is Seats equipped with lower restrained by the internal harnesses.
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Transporting children safely CONTROLS Child restraint systems Attachment points with tether strap Icon Meaning The respective icon shows the Safety information attachment point for the upper retaining strap. Seats with an upper top tether are marked Warning with this icon. It is located on the If the upper retaining strap is incorrectly used rear seat backrest, the rear shelf for the child restraint system, the protective ef‐...
Driving CONTROLS Driving Vehicle features and Auto Start/Stop function options Principle This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ The Auto Start/Stop function helps save fuel. cific and optional features offered with the series. The system switches off the engine during a It also describes features and functions that are stop, for instance in traffic jam or at traffic lights.
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Driving CONTROLS Functional limitations ▷ Depress the brake pedal forcefully again from the current pedal position. The engine is not switched off automatically in ▷ Engage selector lever position P. the following situations: When all functional preconditions are fulfilled, the ▷...
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Driving CONTROLS Safety mode adapt to various traffic situations in a proactive manner. After the engine switches off automatically, it will For instance, this applies to the following situa‐ not start again automatically if any one of the fol‐ tions: lowing conditions are met: ▷...
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Driving CONTROLS Driving Dynamics Control Via the Driving Dynamics Control The Auto Start/Stop function is also deactivated in SPORT driving mode of the Driving Dynamics Principle Control. The Driving Dynamics Control influences the driving dynamics properties of the vehicle. Display The vehicle can be adjusted depending on the ▷...
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Driving CONTROLS Driving modes Turning on Press the button repeatedly until Buttons in the vehicle SPORT is displayed in the instrument cluster. SPORT INDIVIDUAL Button Driving Configura‐ Principle mode tion In the SPORT INDIVIDUAL driving mode, individ‐ SPORT SPORT INDIVIDUAL ual settings can be adjusted to support driving COMFORT COMFORT...
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Driving CONTROLS Safety information Configuration "CAR" "Settings" Warning "Driving mode" An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident. "ECO PRO INDIVIDUAL" Before exiting, secure the vehicle against roll‐ Select the desired setting. ing.
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Driving CONTROLS Overview Releasing Releasing manually Turn on drive readiness. Steptronic transmission: press the switch while the brake is pressed or selector lever position P is set. The LED and indicator light turn off. The parking brake is released. Parking brake Automatic release The parking brake is released automatically Setting...
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Driving CONTROLS Safety information damage. Deactivate Automatic Hold prior to entering the car wash. Warning Overview An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident. Before exiting, secure the vehicle against roll‐ ing.
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Driving CONTROLS Activating the parking brake This process may take a few seconds. Some mechanical sounds associated with this process automatically are normal. The parking brake is automatically set if drive- ready state is switched off while the vehicle is The indicator light is no longer illumi‐...
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Driving CONTROLS High beams, NOTICE headlight flasher If the wipers are frozen to the windshield, the wiper blades can be torn off and the wiper mo‐ Press the lever forward or pull it backward. tor can overheat when switching on. There is a risk of damage to property, among other poten‐...
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Driving CONTROLS ▷ Turn off: press the lever down until it reaches In frosty conditions, wiping operation may not the 0 position. start. ▷ Flick wipe: press the lever down from the 0 position. Deactivate rain sensor The lever automatically returns to its 0 posi‐ Press the lever back into the 0 position.
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Driving CONTROLS Cleaning the windshield Folding out the wipers Turn on standby state. Press and hold the wiper lever down, until the wipers stop in a close to vertical position. Pull the lever. The washer fluid is sprayed onto the windshield directly in front of the wiper blade when the wiper moves upward.
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Driving CONTROLS Safety information ▷ After the drive-ready state is switched off and selector lever position R, D or M/S is en‐ gaged. Warning ▷ After the standby state has been turned off An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and when selector lever position N is engaged.
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Driving CONTROLS Rolling or pushing the vehicle Fasten driver's safety belt. Press and hold the button to release the se‐ General information lector lever lock. In some situations, the vehicle is to roll without its own power for a short distance, for instance in a car wash, or be pushed.
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Driving CONTROLS Sport program M/S Activating manual mode Press the selector lever to the left from selec‐ Principle tor lever position D, arrow 1. The shifting points and shifting times in the Sport program are designed for sportier han‐ dling. The transmission, for instance shifts up later and the shifting times are shorter.
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Driving CONTROLS D is displayed in the instrument cluster. left shift paddles. This is not possible in short- term manual mode. Shift paddles Shifting Principle The shift paddles on the steering wheel allow you to shift gears quickly while keeping both hands on the steering wheel.
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Driving CONTROLS Automatic deactivation arrow N, until selector lever position N is dis‐ played in the instrument cluster. The Sprint function is ended automatically when driving moderately for a defined period of time. A Check Control message is displayed. Manual deactivation ▷...
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Driving CONTROLS Start with launch control Turn on drive readiness. Press the button. TRACTION is displayed in the instrument cluster and the indicator light for DSC OFF lights up. Engage selector lever position S. With the left foot, forcefully press down on the brake.
Displays CONTROLS Displays Vehicle features and Instrument cluster with enhanced features: Overview options This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ cific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features and functions that are not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected options or country versions.
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Displays CONTROLS Instrument cluster without The displays may vary depending on the equip‐ ment version and country variant. enhanced features: Overview Driving mode view Principle Depending on the equipment, if the driving mode view is activated, the displays in the instrument cluster will adapt to the respective driving mode when a program is changed via the Driving Dy‐...
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Displays CONTROLS Selecting Driving Display mode COMFORT Average consumption. SPORT Current consumption. Energy recovery. ECO PRO ECO PRO bonus range. Distance traveled in Coasting mode. Current consumption. Continue to press the button on the turn signal lever until the desired widget is selected. Average fuel consumption The average consumption indicates the fuel con‐...
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Displays CONTROLS Consumption display ▷ Distance traveled. ▷ Consumption display. Principle ▷ Current fuel consumption and average fuel During energy recovery, the kinetic energy of the consumption. vehicle is converted into electric energy in coast‐ ▷ Digital speed. ing overrun mode. The vehicle battery is partially ▷...
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Displays CONTROLS Display In addition, an acoustic signal may sound and a text message may appear on the Control Display. Hiding Check Control messages ▷ Time of arrival, arrow 1. ▷ Distance to destination, arrow 2. Press the button on the turn signal lever. Compass Continuous display General information...
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Displays CONTROLS Display General information The indicator/warning lights can light up in a vari‐ Check Control ety of combinations and colors. At least one Check Control message is Several of the lights are checked for proper func‐ displayed or stored. tioning and light up temporarily when drive-ready state is switched on.
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Displays CONTROLS Brake system Yellow lights Brake system impaired. Continue to drive Antilock Braking System ABS moderately. The Brake Assistant function may not Have the vehicle checked immediately activate. Avoid abrupt braking. Take the by a dealer's service center or another longer braking distance into account.
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Displays CONTROLS Run-flat tires, refer to page 302. This indicates that there is excessive misfiring in the engine. Reduce the vehicle speed and have the sys‐ Tire pressure monitor tem checked immediately; otherwise, serious The indicator light illuminates: the Tire engine misfiring within a brief period can seri‐...
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Displays CONTROLS Lane departure warning Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go function The indicator light lights up: the system is activated. Warnings can be issued. The indicator light lights up: the system is switched on. Additional information: Additional information: Lane departure warning, refer to page 177. Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go function, refer to page 196.
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Displays CONTROLS Fuel gauge Instrument cluster with enhanced features: Activating/ deactivating Principle "CAR" The current fill level of the fuel tank is displayed. "Settings" General information "Displays" Vehicle inclination may cause the display to vary. "Instrument panel" Additional information: "Engine display" Refueling, refer to page 278.
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Displays CONTROLS Display General information Depending on the equipment and national-mar‐ ket version, the Shift lights are active in the M manual mode of the Steptronic Sport transmis‐ sion. Functional requirement ▷ SPORT driving program is activated. ▷ Head-up display is switched off or the display of the Shift lights in the Head-up display is Pointer in the area of arrow 1: display of the en‐...
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Displays CONTROLS Engine oil temperature Information about the driving style ▷ Current engine speed is displayed in the Display tachometer. Instrument cluster with enhanced features: ▷ Arrow 1: successive yellow illuminated fields ▷ Cold engine: the pointer is at indicate an increase in the speed. the low temperature end.
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Displays CONTROLS Outside temperature Safety information General information NOTICE With a driving distance of less than If the indicator drops to +37 ℉/+3 ℃ or lower, a 30 miles/50 km the engine may no longer have signal sounds. sufficient fuel. Engine functions are not en‐ A Check Control message is displayed.
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Displays CONTROLS Gear shift indicator Display Detailed information on service Principle notifications The gear shift indicator recommends the most More information on the type of service required efficient gear for the current driving situation. may be displayed on the Control Display. General information "CAR"...
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Displays CONTROLS Activating The traffic sign will then be either displayed or ig‐ nored depending on the situation in the instru‐ "CAR" ment cluster and the Head-up Display. "Settings" With the navigation system, the system takes "Driver Assistance" into account the information stored in the naviga‐ If necessary, "Driving"...
Displays CONTROLS Selection lists where applicable, the Head-up Display when the currently valid speed limit is ex‐ ceeded. The warning that is issued when Concept a speed limit is exceeded may depend on the Speed Limit Assistant settings. Lists can be displayed and, if necessary, used for certain functions in the instrument cluster or the ▷...
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Displays CONTROLS ▷ Total time for shut off engine through the Button Function Auto Start/Stop function. Change the entertainment ▷ Distance traveled in Coasting mode. source. ▷ Consumption history in form of a chart. Pressing the button again will close the currently displayed Displays list.
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Displays CONTROLS Adjusting the display of the trip With the button on the turn signal lever: data Continue to press the button on the turn sig‐ nal lever until the widget for the trip data is The intervals for the display of the trip data in the selected.
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Displays CONTROLS ▷ Torque. Symbols Description ▷ Power. "Engine oil level": electronic oil measurement, refer to Displays page 314. "CAR" "Check Control messages": dis‐ "Driving information" playing stored Check Control "Sport displays" messages, refer to page 142. "Required services": displaying Instrument cluster with service notifications, refer to enhanced features: Display in the...
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Displays CONTROLS "Head-up display" When the low beams are switched on, the brightness of the Head-up Display can be ad‐ "Head-up display" justed using the instrument lighting. Display Adjusting the height "CAR" Overview "Settings" The following information is displayed on the Head-up Display: "Displays"...
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Displays CONTROLS ▷ "Sport displays": display tachometer and shift Lights in the Head-up Display. ▷ "Off": the Sport displays are not dis‐ played in the Head-up Display. ▷ "In SPORT mode": the Sport displays are only displayed in SPORT driving mode.
Lights CONTROLS Lights Vehicle features and Icon Function options Low beams. This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ Instrument lighting. cific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features and functions that are not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due Right roadside parking light.
Lights CONTROLS System limits Low beams The automatic headlight control cannot replace Switching on your personal judgment of lighting conditions. For example, the sensors are unable to detect Press the button on the light switch ele‐ fog or hazy weather. In these situations, turn the ment.
Lights CONTROLS Daytime driving lights General information Depending on the equipment, the exterior light‐ ing of the vehicle can be set individually. General information The daytime driving lights light up when drive- Activating/deactivating welcome ready state is switched on. light "CAR"...
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Lights CONTROLS Adaptive Light Control Automatic High Beam Assistant General information Principle Depending on the steering angle and other pa‐ rameters, the light from the headlight follows the The Automatic High Beam Assistant detects course of the road. other road users early on and automatically To avoid blinding oncoming traffic, the Adaptive switches the high beams on or off depending on Light Control does not swivel to the opposite...
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Lights CONTROLS Safety information The headlights are automatically switched be‐ tween low beams and high beams. The blue indicator light in the instrument Warning cluster lights up when the system If adjustments have been made or the sensitiv‐ switches on the high beams. ity has been modified, oncoming traffic may be momentarily blinded.
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Lights CONTROLS Overview wagons; when driving close to train or ship traffic; or at animal crossings. Buttons in the vehicle ▷ In tight curves, on hilltops or in depressions, in crossing traffic or half-obscured oncoming traffic on highways. ▷ In poorly-lit towns and cities or in the pres‐ ence of highly reflective signs.
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Lights CONTROLS Activating/deactivating ambient Dimmed while driving light Some lights of the interior lighting are dimmed when the vehicle is driven in the dark. "CAR" "Settings" "CAR" "Interior lighting" "Settings" "Ambient lighting" "Interior lighting" "Dimmed for night driving" Turning ambient light on/off The ambient light is switched on when the vehi‐...
Safety CONTROLS Safety Vehicle features and not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected options or country versions. This options also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐ tems. When using these functions and systems, This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ the applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐...
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Vehicle modifications for a person with disabili‐ ▷ Adjust seat and steering wheel so that hands ties may affect the air bag system; contact BMW can be crossed over the steering wheel. Se‐ Customer Relations for further information. lect the settings so that the shoulder rests...
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Safety CONTROLS Strength of the driver's and front Warnings and information on the airbags are also found on the sun visors. passenger airbag Operational readiness of the General information airbag system The power that triggers the driver's/front passen‐ ger airbags depends on the position of the driv‐ Safety information er's/front passenger seat.
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Safety CONTROLS Automatic deactivation of ▷ Do not attach covers, cushions, ball mats or other items to the front passenger seat un‐ the front passenger airbags less they are specifically determined to be safe for use on the front passenger seat. Principle ▷...
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Safety CONTROLS straint system has been detected and the front passenger airbags are not activated. Warning Due to system limits, individual functions can malfunction during tow-starting/towing with the Intelligent Safety Intelligent Safety systems activated. There is a risk of accident. Switch all Intelligent Safety Principle systems off prior to tow-starting/towing.
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Safety CONTROLS If all Intelligent Safety systems were switched off, Collision Warning and brake intervention are de‐ all systems are now switched on. layed in order to avoid false system reactions. "Configure INDIVIDUAL": depending on the Safety information equipment version, the Intelligent Safety sys‐ tems can be individually configured.
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Safety CONTROLS Overview Press the button repeatedly. The following settings are switched be‐ Button in the vehicle tween: "ALL ON": all Intelligent Safety systems are switched on. Basic settings are activated for the subfunctions. "INDIVIDUAL": the Intelligent Safety systems are switched on according to the individual settings.
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Safety CONTROLS Warning with braking function Brake intervention The warning prompts the driver to intervene. If a Display warning is active, the maximum braking force is used when the brake is applied. The brake pedal A warning symbol appears in the instrument must be applied sufficiently quickly and force‐...
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Safety CONTROLS Detection range ▷ In tight curves. ▷ If the driving stability control systems are lim‐ ited or deactivated, for instance DSC OFF. ▷ Up to 10 seconds after the start of the engine via the Start/Stop button. Warning sensitivity The more sensitive the warning settings are, for example the warning time, the more warnings are displayed.
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Safety CONTROLS Detection range Warning Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a sub‐ stitute for the driver’s personal judgment. Due to its limits, the system may not issue warnings or reactions, or these may be issued late or in a manner that is not consistent with their normal use.
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Safety CONTROLS Brake intervention Press the button repeatedly. The following settings are switched be‐ The warning prompts the driver to intervene. tween: While a warning is active, the maximum braking force is used when the brake is applied. In order "ALL ON": all Intelligent Safety systems are to activate the Brake Assistant function, the switched on.
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Safety CONTROLS Thus, a warning might not be issued or be is‐ The system does not provide a warning if the sued late. turn signal is set in the respective direction be‐ fore leaving the lane. The following situations may not be detected, for instance: Depending on the equipment version, if in the speed range up to 130 mph/210 km/h a lane...
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Safety CONTROLS Overview a setting is changed on the menu, all settings of the menu are activated. Button in the vehicle Press the button repeatedly. The following settings are switched be‐ tween: "ALL ON": all Intelligent Safety systems are switched on. Basic settings are activated for the subfunctions.
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Safety CONTROLS lane markings in curves or with dynamic cordance with the steering wheel vibration set‐ passing without blinker. ting. ▷ "Off": no warnings are issued. When the turn signal is switched on in the corre‐ sponding direction before changing the lane, a Setting the intensity of the steering warning is not issued.
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Safety CONTROLS Active Blind Spot System limits Detection Safety information Principle Warning Active Blind Spot Detection detects vehicles in The system is designed to operate in certain the blind spot or vehicles approaching from be‐ conditions and circumstances. Due to condi‐ hind in the adjacent lane.
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Safety CONTROLS Safety information Turning on/off Turning on automatically Warning Active Blind Spot Detection is automatically acti‐ The system cannot serve as a substitute for the vated after departure if the function was driver’s personal judgment in assessing visibility switched on at the completion of the last trip. and traffic situation.
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Safety CONTROLS Warning function Button Status Button lights up green: all Intelligent Light in the exterior mirror Safety systems are switched on. Button lights up orange: some Intelli‐ gent Safety systems are switched off or currently unavailable. Button does not light up: all Intelligent Safety systems are switched off.
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Safety CONTROLS General information er’s Manual regarding the scope of the sys‐ tem’s operation and limitations. Upper speed limit If the vehicle speed exceeds approx. 155 mph/250 km/h, the system is deactivated temporarily. If the vehicle speed falls below approx. 155 mph/250 km/h, the system once again re‐...
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Other drivers of the vehicle must be informed about the system. In addition, information about the system is required when handing off the ve‐ Principle hicle. The BMW Drive Recorder stores brief video re‐ Functional requirements cordings of the vehicle surroundings, e.g., to document surrounding traffic. ▷...
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Activating/deactivating the BMW ing brake is engaged or if the selector lever is in selector lever position P. Drive Recorder "Apps" The BMW Drive Recorder must be activated be‐ fore the first use of the recording function. "Drive Recorder" "Saved recordings" "Apps"...
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Safety CONTROLS Fatigue alert System limits In the event of serious accidents, it may not be possible to store recordings if the damage on the Principle vehicle is too great or the power supply was in‐ The Fatigue Alert can detect decreasing alert‐ terrupted.
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Safety CONTROLS The break recommendation can also be switched on or off and adjusted via iDrive. "CAR" "Settings" "General settings" "Fatigue and Focus Alert" Select the desired setting. Display If the driver becomes less alert or fatigued, a message is displayed in the Control Display with the recommendation to take a break.
Driving stability control systems CONTROLS Driving stability control systems Vehicle features and Adaptive brake assistant options In combination with Active Cruise Control ACC, this system ensures that the brakes respond This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ even more rapidly when braking in critical situa‐ cific and optional features offered with the series.
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Driving stability control systems CONTROLS Deactivating/activating DSC ▷ Skidding, which can lead to oversteering. ▷ Loss of adhesion of the front wheels, which General information can lead to understeering. When DSC is deactivated, driving stability is re‐ Safety information duced during acceleration and when driving in curves.
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Driving stability control systems CONTROLS DTC Dynamic Traction Activating/deactivating DTC Control Activating DTC Press the button. Principle TRACTION is displayed in the instru‐ Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) is a version of ment cluster and the indicator light for DSC OFF the Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) where drive lights up.
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Driving stability control systems CONTROLS namic Stability Control (DSC), further optimizes traction and driving dynamics. General information xDrive variably distributes the driving power to the front and rear axles as demanded by the driv‐ ing situation and road condition. The Driving Dynamics Control is used to change the all-wheel distribution from traction oriented to sport oriented.
Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Driver assistance systems Vehicle features and Operation options Turning on Press the button on the steering wheel. This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ cific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features and functions that are The current speed is accepted as the speed not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due limit.
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Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Changing the speed limit Warning when the speed limit is exceeded Visual warning If the speed limit is exceeded: the indica‐ tor light in the instrument cluster flashes while the vehicle speed is greater than the set speed limit. Acoustic warning Press the rocker switch up or down repeatedly ▷...
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Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Cruise control Warning The set speed can be incorrectly adjusted or Principle called up by mistake. There is a risk of accident. With the Cruise Control, a set speed can be ad‐ Adjust the set speed to the traffic conditions. justed using the buttons on the steering wheel.
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Driver assistance systems CONTROLS DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on, if When the system is switched on, the current necessary. speed is maintained and stored as the set speed. The stored speed is displayed on the speedom‐ Turning off eter.
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Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Continuing cruise control The icon is displayed when the set speed is reached. An interrupted cruise control can be continued by calling up the stored speed. System limits Make sure that the difference between current speed and stored speed is not too large before The set speed is also maintained downhill.
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Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Safety information ▷ When fast approaching a slowly moving vehicle. ▷ Vehicle suddenly swerving into own lane. Warning ▷ When fast approaching standing vehicles. The system cannot serve as a substitute for the There is a risk of injury or danger to life. Watch driver’s personal judgment in assessing the traffic closely and actively intervene where ap‐...
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Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Application range Interrupting automatically The system is automatically interrupted in the The system is best used on well-constructed following situations: roads. ▷ When the driver applies the brakes. The minimum speed that can be set is 20 mph/30 km/h.
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Driver assistance systems CONTROLS DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on, if ditions and maintain the prescribed safety dis‐ necessary. tance, possibly by braking. The speed can also be stored by pressing a but‐ ton. Reduce distance Press the button. Press the button repeatedly until the desired distance is set.
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Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Changing between cruise control ▷ Green marking: system is ac‐ tive, the marking indicates the with/without distance control desired speed. ▷ Grey marking: system is inter‐ Safety information rupted, the marking indicates the stored speed. Warning ▷...
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Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Detected vehicle Displays in the Head-up Display Icon Description Set speed Some system information can also be displayed Green icon: in the Head-up Display. A vehicle has been detected ahead of you. The icon is displayed when the set speed is reached.
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Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Cornering Two-wheeled vehicles for instance might not be detected. Deceleration The system does not decelerate in the following situations: ▷ For pedestrians or similarly slow-moving road users. ▷ Depending on the equipment, with red traffic lights. When the set speed is too high for a curve, the ▷...
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Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Weather Safety information The following restrictions can occur under unfav‐ orable weather or light conditions: Warning ▷ Poorer vehicle detection. The system cannot serve as a substitute for the ▷ Short-term interruptions for vehicles that are driver’s personal judgment in assessing the already recognized.
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Driver assistance systems CONTROLS System limits ▷ "Adjust manually": detected speed limits can be applied manually. Speed Limit Assistant is based on the Speed ▷ "Show anticipation": current and upcom‐ Limit Info system. ing speed limits are displayed in the in‐ Consider the system limits of Speed Limit Info.
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Driver assistance systems CONTROLS ▷ Remote 3D View, refer to page 226. Avoid approaching an object too fast. Avoid driving off fast while PDC Park Distance Control ▷ Cross traffic warning, refer to page 227. is not yet active. PDC Park Distance Control Overview Principle Button in the vehicle...
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Driver assistance systems CONTROLS You may switch automatic activation when ob‐ When the distance to a detected object is less stacles are detected on and off. than approx. 8 in/20 cm, a continuous tone is sounded. "CAR" When there are objects in front of and behind the "Settings"...
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Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Lanes are faded in for better estimation of the re‐ sensors before or after a continuous tone quired space. sounds. When the image of the rearview camera is dis‐ Unwarranted warnings played, the switch can be made to PDC or to a different view with obstacle markings as needed: Reaching the system limits can cause unwar‐...
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Driver assistance systems CONTROLS If the accelerator pedal is depressed longer, the "Parking and Maneuvering" vehicle drives off. Manual braking is possible at "Active PDC with braking interv." any time. Select the desired setting. The system uses the ultrasonic sensors of the Park Distance Control PDC and the Parking As‐...
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Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Without Surround View: ▷ PDC Park Distance Control, refer to page 205. rearview camera ▷ Automatic Parking Assistant, refer to page 212. Principle Display The rearview camera provides assistance in parking and maneuvering backwards. The area behind the vehicle is shown on the Control Dis‐...
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Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Sensors Functional requirements The system is controlled by the following sen‐ ▷ The trunk lid is fully closed. sors: ▷ Keep the recording range of the camera ▷ Rearview camera. open. Protruding cargo, roof rack systems or trailers can limit the detection range of the Additional information: camera.
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Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Lanes depend on the steering angle and are Obstacle markings can be faded into the image continuously adjusted to the steering wheel of the rearview camera. movements. The colored thresholds of the obstacle markings match the markings of the PDC Park Distance Control.
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Driver assistance systems CONTROLS With Parking Assistant: the following functions during the parking opera‐ tion: Parking Assistant ▷ Steering. ▷ Accelerating and braking. Principle ▷ Changing gears. The parking operation is automatic. Safety information Warning The system cannot serve as a substitute for the driver’s personal judgment in assessing the traffic situation.
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Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Overview ▷ Min. length of gap between two objects: own vehicle length plus approx. 2.6 ft/0.8 m. Button in the vehicle ▷ Minimum depth: approx. 5 ft/1.5 m. Perpendicular parking: ▷ Minimum width of the gap: own vehicle width plus approx.
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Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Display on the Control Display ▷ The parking operation is active. The sys‐ tem takes over the steering. System activated/deactivated ▷ Parking space search is always active when‐ ever the vehicle is moving forward slow and straight, even if the system is deactivated.
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Driver assistance systems CONTROLS The status of the parking space search and ▷ When a maximum number of parking at‐ possible parking spaces are displayed on the tempts or the time taken for parking is ex‐ Control Display. ceeded. Confirm the suggested parking space for the ▷...
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Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Depending on the No parking assistance The Automatic Parking Assistant does not offer equipment version: driving assistance in the following situations: out of a parking space ▷ In tight curves. using the parking assistant ▷ For diagonal parking spaces. System limits of the sensors Principle Additional information:...
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Driver assistance systems CONTROLS System limits ▷ PDC Park Distance Control, refer to page 205. The limits of the systems of the Park Distance ▷ Automatic Parking Assistant, refer to Control PDC and the Parking Assistant apply. page 212. With Parking Assistant: Functional requirements Reversing Assistant ▷...
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Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Additionally, the safety information for the PDC with the instruction to take control of the ve‐ Park Distance Control and the Automatic Parking hicle. Assistant apply. Terminating the system Additional information: The system automatically cancels in situations ▷...
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Driver assistance systems CONTROLS ▷ Steering movements when the vehicle is sta‐ The following assistance functions are automati‐ tionary while storing the distance covered. cally displayed: ▷ The speed is not adapted to the distance ▷ Side parking aid. traveled. ▷...
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Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Display on the Control Display Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 35. Turning on/off Overview Turning on automatically The system is switched on automatically if selec‐ tor lever position R is engaged when the engine is running.
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Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Automatic camera perspective ▷ "Parking aid lines". ▷ "Obstacle mark.". The automatic camera perspective shows a steering-dependent view in the respective driv‐ ▷ "Settings": apply settings, for instance to ing direction. use the activation points for Panorama View. This perspective adapts to the respective driving Rearview camera situation.
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Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Car wash view Turning circle lines show the course of the small‐ est possible turning radius on a level road. Only one turning circle line is displayed after the steering wheel is turned past a certain angle. Parking using lanes and turning circle lines Position the vehicle so that the red turning circle line leads to within the limits of the...
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Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Setting brightness and contrast The system does not detect whether an obstacle moves later on. For this reason, at standstill, the Brightness and contrast can be adjusted with markings are not shown anymore in the display Surround View or Panorama View switched on.
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Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Additional information: Depending on the equipment version, the func‐ tion can only be used when driving forward. PDC Park Distance Control, refer to page 205. Additional information: Malfunction Surround View, refer to page 219. A camera malfunction is displayed on the Control Safety information Display.
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Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Display on the Control Display Using activation points The use of activation points can be switched on Press the button when the engine is run‐ and off. ning. Depending on the driving direction, the image of Press the button.
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Switching on/off individually Plus: Remote 3D View Pre-adjustment "CAR" Principle "Settings" The BMW app and the pictures of the Surround "General settings" View cameras in combination with the corre‐ "Data privacy" sponding equipment enable the display of the "Select services individually"...
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Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Cross traffic warning Overview Button in the vehicle Principle At blind driveway exits or when driving out of per‐ pendicular parking spaces, road users approach‐ ing from the side are detected sooner by the cross traffic warning than is possible from the driver's seat.
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Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Turning on automatically Display in the PDC Park Distance Control view If the system was activated on the Control Dis‐ play, it is automatically switched on as soon as PDC Park Distance Control or Panorama View is active and a gear is engaged.
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Driver assistance systems CONTROLS System limits System limits of the sensors Additional information: ▷ Radar sensors, refer to page 36. Functional limitations The system may be limited in the following situa‐ tions: ▷ In tight curves. ▷ When crossing objects move at a very slow or a very fast speed.
Driving comfort CONTROLS Driving comfort Vehicle features and The shock absorbers are adjusted depending on the selected driving mode as well as the road options condition and driving style. Additional information: This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ Driving Dynamics Control, refer to page 123. cific and optional features offered with the series.
Climate control CONTROLS Climate control Vehicle features and Automatic climate control options Overview This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ Buttons in the vehicle cific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features and functions that are not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected options or country versions.
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Climate control CONTROLS Via iDrive: Button Function "CAR" Maximum cooling. "Settings" "Climate control" Seat heating, refer to page 113. "Heating/ventilation" "Driver" Some of the functions can also be used via "Temperature:" voice, e.g., temperature. Set the desired temperature. Switching climate control Do not rapidly switch between different tempera‐...
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Climate control CONTROLS Maximum cooling "Heating/ventilation" "Automatic" Principle Depending on the selected temperature and out‐ The system is set to the lowest temperature, op‐ side influences, the air is directed to the wind‐ timum air flow and recirculated-air mode with the shield, side windows, upper body, and into the drive-ready state switched on.
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Climate control CONTROLS Defrost function With constant air recirculation mode, the air qual‐ ity in the car's interior deteriorates and window fogging increases. Principle If there is window condensation, switch off recir‐ Ice and condensation are quickly removed from culated-air mode or defog the windows. the windshield and the front side windows.
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Climate control CONTROLS Automatic climate control Button Function with enhanced features Seat heating, refer to page 113. Overview Air conditioning. Open Climate menu, such as for Buttons in the vehicle the following settings: upper body temperature adjustment, pre-ventilation, air conditioning. Some of the functions can also be used via voice, e.g., temperature.
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Climate control CONTROLS Turning off This does not change the set interior tempera‐ ture for the driver and front passenger. Complete system: Press and hold the button until the Adjust temperature of the integrated automatic climate control ventilation switches off. "CAR"...
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Climate control CONTROLS Air conditioning is switched on automatically with Via iDrive: the AUTO program. "CAR" When using the cooling mode, condensation that "Settings" will exit below the vehicle. "Climate control" Maximum cooling "Heating/ventilation" "Driver" Principle "Automatic" The system is set to the lowest temperature, op‐ Depending on the selected settings and outside timum air flow and recirculated-air mode with the influences, the air is directed to the windshield,...
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Climate control CONTROLS Automatic recirculated-air Press the button. control The LED of the button is illuminated when the air-recirculation mode is switched on. Principle Via iDrive: The automatic recirculated-air control recognizes "CAR" pollutants in the outside air. The outside air sup‐ ply is shut off and the interior air is recirculated.
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Climate control CONTROLS Manual air distribution The program is switched off automatically if the settings on the front passenger side are changed. Principle The air distribution for climate control can be ad‐ Defrost function justed manually. Principle Adjusting the air distribution Ice and condensation are quickly removed from manually the windshield and the front side windows.
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Climate control CONTROLS Microfilter/activated-charcoal Front ventilation filter The microfilter removes dust and pollen from the incoming air. The activated-charcoal filter also removes gas‐ eous pollutants from the outside air that enters the vehicle. Have this combined filter changed during vehicle maintenance.
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Climate control CONTROLS Rear automatic climate "Heating/ventilation" "Second row of seats" control "Activate heating/cooling" Overview Switching on using the button Press one of the following buttons: Buttons in the vehicle ▷ Temperature. ▷ AUTO program. ▷ Air distribution, manual. Switching off using the button Press the button.
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Climate control CONTROLS AUTO program Locking the control elements Principle Principle The air flow, air distribution and the temperature The control elements of the rear automatic cli‐ are controlled automatically. mate control can be disabled. Switching the AUTO program on/off Activate/deactivate Using the button: "CAR"...
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Climate control CONTROLS ▷ Make sure that the vehicle's date and time "Climate control" are set correctly. "Pre-ventilation" ▷ Open the air vents to allow air to flow out. "Start now" Switching on/off directly Display General information Icon Description There are different ways to switch the system on Symbol on the climate con‐...
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Climate control CONTROLS Safety information "Departure plan" Select the desired departure time. Set the departure time. DANGER Select day of the week, if needed. If the exhaust pipe is blocked or ventilation is in‐ sufficient, harmful exhaust gases can pollute "OK"...
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Climate control CONTROLS ▷ Make sure that the vehicle's date and time Press the button on the vehicle key three are set correctly. times within 1 second. ▷ Air vents are opened. After operating the vehicle key, it will take ap‐ proximately 3 seconds until the engine is Enabling the automatic engine switched on.
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Climate control CONTROLS Observe the information about the intended use The parking lights are switched on as long as the of the vehicle. system is switched on. Additional information: For Your Own Safety, refer to page 8. Adjusting the departure time via iDrive "CAR"...
Interior equipment CONTROLS Interior equipment Vehicle features and Safety information options Warning This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ The operation of remote-controlled systems cific and optional features offered with the series. with the integrated universal remote control, It also describes features and functions that are such as the garage door, may result in injury, not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due for example, body parts becoming jammed in a...
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Interior equipment CONTROLS Control elements on the interior Canada: if programming with the hand-held transmitter was interrupted, hold down the in‐ mirror terior mirror button and repeatedly press and release the hand-held transmitter button for 2 seconds. 6. ▷ The LED lights up green: programming completed.
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Interior equipment CONTROLS Synchronizing the universal remote control with Release the button. the system: ▷ The LED flashes fast: the hand-held transmitter was detected but program‐ Park the vehicle within range of the remote- ming is not complete. controlled system. Press the button on the interior mirror for Program the relevant button on the interior 2 seconds and release.
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Interior equipment CONTROLS Ashtray Deleting stored functions All stored functions will be deleted. The func‐ tions cannot be deleted individually. Front center console Press and hold the two outer buttons on the in‐ terior mirror simultaneously for approximately Opening 10 seconds until the LED on the interior mirror Press onto the cover.
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Interior equipment CONTROLS Cigarette lighter Safety information Warning Contact with the hot heating element or the hot socket of the cigarette lighter can cause burns. Flammable materials can ignite if the cigarette The cigarette lighter is located between the cup lighter falls down or is held against the objects.
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Interior equipment CONTROLS Front center console devices and cables are not in the airbag's area of unfolding. Press onto the cover. NOTICE Battery chargers that charge the vehicle battery via sockets or cigarette lighters in the vehicle may overload or damage the 12 V electrical system.
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Interior equipment CONTROLS USB port General information Follow the information regarding the connection of mobile devices to the USB port in the section on USB connections. Additional information: USB connections, refer to page 75. Press onto the cover. In the center armrest A USB port is located in the center console.
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Interior equipment CONTROLS ▷ USB port Type C. ▷ For charging of mobile devices. ▷ Charge current: maximum 3 A per port. Wireless charging tray Principle Mounting position of the product. The wireless charging tray enables the following wireless functions: Safety information ▷...
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Interior equipment CONTROLS Functional requirements LED displays ▷ The mobile phone must compatibly support Color Meaning the required Qi standard. If the mobile phone does not support the Qi Blue The mobile phone is charging. standard, the mobile phone can be charged The blue LED stays illuminated once using a special Qi-compatible charging case.
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To ensure the more unless the booster is permanently deacti‐ best possible connection a signal booster (LTE- vated by your local BMW dealer. Compensator) is used in conjunction with the You must not remove the booster from the car WCA.
Storage compartments CONTROLS Storage compartments Vehicle features and Front passenger side glove options compartment This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ Safety information cific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features and functions that are Warning not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected options or country versions.
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Storage compartments CONTROLS Safety information integrated key, for instance when the vehicle is parked by valet parking. Additional information: Warning Integrated key, refer to page 86. Breakable objects, such as glass bottles or glasses, can break in the event of an accident Driver's side glove or a braking or evasive maneuver.
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Storage compartments CONTROLS Center armrest, front Opening the cup holder General information A storage compartment is located in the center armrest between the seats. Opening the storage compartment Press onto the cover. Press the button. Closing the storage Two cup holders are located in the center con‐ compartment sole.
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Storage compartments CONTROLS Safety information weight, shatterproof, and sealable containers. Do not transport hot beverages. Warning Clothing articles on the clothes hooks can ob‐ NOTICE struct the view while driving. There is a risk of With an open cup holder, the center armrest accident.
Cargo area CONTROLS Cargo area Vehicle features and Warning options Improperly stowed objects can shift and be thrown into the car's interior, for instance in the This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ event of an accident or during braking and eva‐ cific and optional features offered with the series.
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Cargo area CONTROLS Lashing eyes in the cargo cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4. area If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to your ve‐ General information hicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage Attach load securing aids, such as lashing straps, load capacity of your vehicle.
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Cargo area CONTROLS Warning The stability of the child restraint system is lim‐ Depending on the equipment, smaller objects ited or compromised with incorrect seat setting can be stowed in the net on the left or right side. or improper installation of the child seat. There To transport larger objects, slide the net down.
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Cargo area CONTROLS Folding back the backrest Return the rear seat backrest to the seat position and engage it. Folding down the center section Pull lever and fold the center section forward. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A38726 - VI/21...
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Things to remember when driving DRIVING TIPS Things to remember when driving Vehicle features and Engine, transmission, and axle drive options Up to 1,200 miles/2,000 km This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ Do not exceed the maximum engine and road cific and optional features offered with the series.
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Things to remember when driving DRIVING TIPS General driving notes Hot exhaust gas system Closing the trunk lid Warning High temperatures can occur underneath the Safety information body, for instance caused by the exhaust gas system, while driving. Contact with the exhaust gas system can cause burns.
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Things to remember when driving DRIVING TIPS contact between the tires and the road surface, tional noises have no effect on the performance ultimately undermining your ability to steer and and operational reliability of the brake. brake the vehicle. Objects in the area around the Driving through water pedals General information...
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Things to remember when driving DRIVING TIPS Roof-mounted luggage Safety information rack Warning Light but consistent pressure on the brake General information pedal can lead to high temperatures, brakes Roof racks are available as special accessories. wearing out and possibly even brake system failure.
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Things to remember when driving DRIVING TIPS have a major effect on vehicle handling and steering response. Therefore, note the following when loading and driving: ▷ Do not exceed the approved roof/axle weights and the approved gross vehicle weight. ▷ Be sure that adequate clearance is main‐...
Saving fuel DRIVING TIPS Saving fuel Vehicle features and Close the windows and glass sunroof options Driving with the glass sunroof and windows open results in increased drag and raises fuel con‐ This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ sumption. cific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features and functions that are Tires not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due...
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Driving at low engine speeds lowers fuel con‐ Have the vehicle maintained regularly to achieve sumption and reduces wear. optimal vehicle efficiency and service life. BMW recommends that maintenance work be per‐ If necessary, observe the vehicle's gear shift indi‐...
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Saving fuel DRIVING TIPS Overview Activating/deactivating ECO PRO functions The following ECO PRO functions can be acti‐ vated/deactivated: ▷ "ECO PRO seat heating" ▷ "ECO PRO climate control" ▷ "ECO PRO light and sight" Coasting Efficiency can be optimized by disengaging the Button engine and coasting with the engine idling.
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Saving fuel DRIVING TIPS ECO PRO bonus range ▷ The current consumption in relation to the average consumption is displayed. A modified driving style helps you ▷ Pointer in the area of arrow 1: display of the extend your driving distance. energy recovered by coasting or when brak‐...
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Saving fuel DRIVING TIPS Coasting Operation via shift paddles Principle Principle The coasting driving condition can be influenced Under certain conditions the engine is automati‐ with the shift paddles. cally decoupled from the transmission in the D selector lever position. The vehicle continues Activating/deactivating coasting via traveling with the engine idling to reduce con‐...
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Saving fuel DRIVING TIPS System limits Display on the Control Display The function is not available under one of the fol‐ The display of the Driving style analysis shows lowing conditions. the efficiency of the Driving style. ▷ DSC OFF or TRACTION activated. The more efficient the driving style, the more bars are displayed in color and the faster the bo‐...
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Refueling MOBILITY Refueling Vehicle features and Safety information options NOTICE This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ With a driving distance of less than cific and optional features offered with the series. 30 miles/50 km the engine may no longer have It also describes features and functions that are sufficient fuel.
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Refueling MOBILITY Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise. Have fuel filler flap unlocked by a dealer’s service center or another qualified service center or re‐ pair shop. Place the fuel cap in the bracket attached to the fuel filler flap. Closing Warning The retaining strap of the fuel cap can be jam‐...
Wheels and tires MOBILITY Wheels and tires Vehicle features and Tire pressure specifications options In the tire inflation pressure table The tire inflation pressure table, refer to This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ page 280, contains all tire inflation pressure cific and optional features offered with the series.
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Wheels and tires MOBILITY Checking using tire inflation The corrected tire inflation pressures are applied automatically. Make sure that the correct tire set‐ pressure specifications in the tire tings have been made. inflation pressure table With tires that cannot be found in the tire pres‐ Determine the intended tire inflation pressure sure values on the Control Display, reset the Tire levels for the mounted tires.
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Wheels and tires MOBILITY Tire size Pressure specifications Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI in bar/PSI 225/40 R 19 93 H 2.4 / 35 2.7 / 39 Front: 225/40 R 2.6 / 38 XL A/S 19 93 Y XL Rear: 255/35 R 2.6 / 38 Front: 225/45 R 2.2 / 32...
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Wheels and tires MOBILITY Tire pressure values over With high-speed tuning feature 100 mph/160 km/h Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI 230i Specifications in Without high-speed tuning feature bar/PSI with cold tires Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI Specifications in 225/45 R 18 95 2.4 / 35 2.8 / 41...
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Wheels and tires MOBILITY 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 95 2.6 / 38 3.0 / 44 225/45 R 18 95 2.6 / 38 2.9 / 44 H XL M+S...
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Wheels and tires MOBILITY Tire age 18: rim diameter in inches 96: load bearing capacity Recommendation Y: speed code letter Regardless of the tire tread depth, replace tires ZR tires: reinforced radial tire for speeds exceed‐ at least every 6 years. ing 150 mph/240 km/h Manufacture date Maximum tire load...
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Wheels and tires MOBILITY Traction The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are Winter and all-season tires with better cold AA, A, B, and C. weather performance than summer tires. Those grades represent the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled Tire tread conditions on specified government test surfa‐...
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Wheels and tires MOBILITY Driving over rough or damaged road surfaces, as well as debris, curbs and other obstacles can Warning cause serious damage to wheels, tires and sus‐ Tires can become damaged by driving over ob‐ pension parts. This is more likely to occur with stacles, e.g., curbs or road damage, at high low-profile tires, which provide less cushioning speed.
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Wheels and tires MOBILITY Safety information Recommended tire brands Warning Wheels and tires which are not suitable for your vehicle can damage parts of the vehicle, for in‐ stance due to contact with the body due to tol‐ erances despite the same official size rating. There is a risk of an accident.
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Wheels and tires MOBILITY Maximum speed of winter tires Storage If the maximum speed of the vehicle is higher ▷ Store wheels and tires in a cool, dry and dark than the permissible speed for the winter tires, place. then attach a label showing the permissible maxi‐ ▷...
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Wheels and tires MOBILITY Identification General information ▷ To enable continued driving, liquid sealant is pumped into the tire, which hardens and seals the damage from the inside. ▷ Follow the instructions on using the tire repair set found on the compressor and sealant bottle.
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Wheels and tires MOBILITY Sealant bottle ▷ Turn the steering wheel until the front wheels are in the straight-ahead position and engage the steering wheel lock. ▷ Have all vehicle occupants get out of the ve‐ hicle and ensure that they remain outside the hazardous area in a safe place, such as be‐...
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Wheels and tires MOBILITY Filling Screw the filler hose of the sealant bottle onto the tire valve of the nonworking wheel. Shake the sealant bottle. With the compressor switched off, insert the Pull filler hose completely out of the cover of connector into the power socket in the vehi‐...
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Wheels and tires MOBILITY Checking and adjusting the tire Insert the connector into the power socket in the vehicle interior. inflation pressure Checking Switch off the compressor. Read the tire pressure on the tire pressure display. To continue the trip, a tire inflation pressure of at least 2 bar must be reached.
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Wheels and tires MOBILITY Adjustment Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor again. Replace the faulty tire and the sealant bottle of Stop at a suitable location. the tire repair set promptly. Screw the connection hose of the compres‐ Additional information: sor directly onto the tire valve stem. ▷...
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Wheels and tires MOBILITY such as tires with special approval, the system needs to be actively reset. The system will then Use only in pairs on the rear wheels, equipped take over the actual tire inflation pressures as the with the tires of the following wheel/tire sizes: target pressures.
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Wheels and tires MOBILITY ▷ After a tire or wheel replacement. For tires with special approval: ▷ After a reset, for tires with special appro‐ "Other tires". val. Observe further proceeding in the perform a ▷ After changing the tire setting. reset section.
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Wheels and tires MOBILITY For tires with special approval: pressure is always displayed, independent of the weather situation, tire temperatures and travel perform a reset times. "CAR" The displayed target pressure may change and "Vehicle status" may differ from the tire inflation pressure details "Tire Pressure Monitor"...
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Wheels and tires MOBILITY If there is a significant tire pressure mation on run-flat tires and continued driving with these tires. loss Message If a tire inflation pressure check is A yellow warning light is illuminated in required the instrument cluster. Message In addition, an icon with the affected tire appears An icon with a Check Control message appears...
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Wheels and tires MOBILITY Safety information If the tire inflation pressure is too Warning Message A damaged regular tire with low or missing tire A yellow warning light is illuminated in inflation pressure impacts handling, such as the instrument cluster. steering and braking response.
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Wheels and tires MOBILITY Runflat tires Measure Reduce your speed and stop cautiously. Safety information Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐ vers. Check whether the vehicle is fitted with nor‐ Warning mal tires or run-flat tires. The vehicle handles differently when a run-flat Run-flat tires are labeled with a circular icon tire has insufficient or no tire pressure;...
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Wheels and tires MOBILITY Failure performing a reset Vehicle handling with damaged tires Vehicles driven with a damaged tire will handle Tires with special approval: the system will not differently, potentially leading to conditions such function correctly if a reset was not performed, as the following: for example a flat tire may be indicated although the tire inflation pressures are correct.
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Wheels and tires MOBILITY General information sure monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of The system detects tire pressure loss on the ba‐ your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accord‐ sis of rotation speed differences between the in‐ ingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illumi‐...
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Wheels and tires MOBILITY tire. Initialization is started by confirming the tire Icon Possible cause inflation pressures. There is a flat tire or a major tire pres‐ Do not initialize the system when driving with tire sure loss. chains. "CAR" Measure "Vehicle status"...
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Wheels and tires MOBILITY Runflat tires Vehicle handling with damaged tires Vehicles driven with a damaged tire will handle Safety information differently, potentially leading to conditions such as the following: ▷ Greater likelihood of skidding of the vehicle. Warning ▷ Longer braking distances.
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Wheels and tires MOBILITY ately when there is a tire pressure loss due to a flat tire. Warning If needed, the tools for changing wheels are On soft, uneven or slippery ground, for example available as accessories from a dealer’s service snow, ice, tiles, etc., the vehicle jack can slip center or another qualified service center or re‐...
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Wheels and tires MOBILITY Securing the vehicle against Lug bolt lock rolling Principle General information The wheel lug bolts have a special coding. The lug bolts can only be released with the adapter The vehicle manufacturer recommends to addi‐ which matches the coding. tionally secure the vehicle against rolling away when changing a wheel.
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Wheels and tires MOBILITY Preparing the vehicle Jacking up the vehicle ▷ Park the vehicle on solid and non-slip ground at a safe distance from traffic. Warning ▷ Turn on the hazard warning system. Hands and fingers can be jammed when using ▷...
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Wheels and tires MOBILITY Mounting a wheel Extend the vehicle jack by turning the vehicle jack crank or lever clockwise. Mount one emergency wheel only, as required. Unscrew the lug bolts. Remove the wheel. Put the new wheel or emergency wheel on and screw in at least two lug bolts in a cross‐...
Engine compartment MOBILITY Engine compartment Vehicle features and not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected options or country versions. This options also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐ tems. When using these functions and systems, This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ the applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐...
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Engine compartment MOBILITY Hood Warning Body parts can be jammed when opening and Safety information closing the hood. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that the area of movement of hood is clear during opening and closing. Warning Improperly executed work in the engine com‐...
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Engine compartment MOBILITY Closing the hood Energetically close the hood from approx. 20 in/50 cm. The hood must engage on both sides. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A38726 - VI/21...
Operating materials MOBILITY Operating materials Vehicle features and Safety information options CAUTION This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ The use of poor-quality fuels may result in cific and optional features offered with the series. harmful engine deposits or damage. Addition‐ It also describes features and functions that are ally, problems relating to drivability, starting and stalling, especially under certain environmental...
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Different Check Control messages appear on the Control Display depending on the engine oil level. Recommended gas quality Safety information BMW recommends AKI 91. M Performance model: BMW recommends AKI 93. NOTICE Refuel with this gasoline to achieve the rated An engine oil level that is too low causes en‐...
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Operating materials MOBILITY Electronic oil measurement Detailed measurement Principle General information The engine oil level is checked when the vehicle The electronic oil measurement has two measur‐ is stationary and displayed via a scale. ing principles: If the engine oil level is outside its permissible ▷...
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Operating materials MOBILITY Take care not to add too much engine oil. Opening, refer to page 310. Open the lid counterclockwise. Safety information Warning Operating materials, for instance oils, greases, coolants, fuels, can contain harmful ingredients. There is a risk of injury or danger to life. Follow the instructions on the containers.
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MOBILITY fied service center or repair shop change the en‐ Gasoline engine gine oil. BMW Longlife-14 FE+. BMW Longlife-17 FE+. Alternative engine oil types If an engine oil suitable for continuous use is not available, up to 1 US quart/liter of an engine oil...
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Turn the lid of the coolant reservoir slightly instructions on the washer fluid container. counterclockwise to allow any excess pres‐ Use of BMW’s Windshield Washer Concentrate sure to dissipate, then open it. or the equivalent is recommended. Open the coolant reservoir lid.
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Operating materials MOBILITY Malfunction Warning The use of undiluted windshield washer concen‐ Washer fluid can ignite and catch fire on con‐ trate or alcohol-based antifreeze can lead to in‐ tact with hot engine parts. There is a risk of in‐ correct readings at temperatures below jury or risk of damage to property.
Therefore, hand the service advisor the vehicle key with which the vehicle was driven most re‐ BMW maintenance system cently. Storage periods The maintenance system provides service notifi‐ cations and thereby provides support in main‐...
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Maintenance MOBILITY Socket for OBD Onboard Emissions Diagnosis ▷ The warning light lights up: Emissions are deteriorating. Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible. General information ▷ The warning light flashes under certain cir‐ Devices connected to the OBD socket trigger cumstances: the alarm system when the vehicle is locked.
Replacing components MOBILITY Replacing components Vehicle features and mounted are folded down onto the windshield before opening the hood. options Replacing the wiper blades This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ cific and optional features offered with the series. To change the wiper blades, fold up the wiper It also describes features and functions that are arms.
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Replacing components MOBILITY ventional lasers and are officially designated as More information about the battery can be re‐ Class 1 light-emitting diodes. quested from a dealer's service center or another qualified service center or repair shop. The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends that you let a dealer's service center or another Safety information qualified service center or repair shop perform...
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Replacing components MOBILITY Disposing of old batteries A discharged battery is indicated by a red indicator light. Have old batteries disposed of by a deal‐ er’s service center or another qualified Charge the battery when acceleration is insuffi‐ service center or repair shop or take cient.
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MOBILITY Information on the fuse layout, as well as the po‐ sitions of any other fuse boxes, is available on the Internet: www.bmw.com/fusecard. Additional fuse boxes Additional fuse boxes are located in the vehicle. In the case of a malfunction, contact a dealer's service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
Storage for the first-aid kit is provided in the right ard warning flashers are activated. side of the cargo area. BMW Roadside Assistance Principle Contact the BMW Group Roadside Assistance if assistance is needed in the event of a break‐ down. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A38726 - VI/21...
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Control Display. If the vehicle is equipped with Teleservices, sup‐ When BMW Accident Assistance is activated, port is offered through Teleservice Diagnosis. data on the vehicle's condition is sent to BMW. "APPS" Functional requirements "Installed apps"...
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Breakdown Assistance MOBILITY Overview The Check Control message for BMW Accident Assistance can also be called up from the stored Check Control messages for a certain length of time. Additional information: Check Control, refer to page 142. Starting manually BMW Accident Assistance can also be con‐...
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DANGER Even if you are unable to respond, the BMW Contact with live components can lead to an Response Center can take further steps to electric shock. There is a risk of injury or danger help you under certain circumstances.
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Breakdown Assistance MOBILITY Tow-starting and towing Connecting the cables Before you begin, switch off all unnecessary electronic systems/components, such as the Safety information radio, on the assisting and receiving vehicles. Open the cover of the starting aid terminal. Warning Attach one terminal clamp of the positive Due to system limits, individual functions can jumper cable to the positive battery terminal, malfunction during tow-starting/towing with the...
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Breakdown Assistance MOBILITY Additional information: NOTICE Rolling or pushing the vehicle, refer to page 133. If the tow bar or tow rope is attached incor‐ Tow truck rectly, damage to other vehicle parts can occur. There is a risk of damage to property, among other potential damage.
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Breakdown Assistance MOBILITY Tow fitting Safety information General information NOTICE If the tow fitting is not used as intended, there may be damage to the vehicle or to the tow fit‐ ting. There is a risk of damage to property, among other potential damage.
Vehicle Care MOBILITY Vehicle Care Vehicle features and Distances and temperature ▷ Maximum temperature: 140 ℉/60 ℃. options ▷ Minimum distance from sensors, cameras, seals: 12 inches/30 cm. This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ cific and optional features offered with the series. ▷...
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Do not switch standby Vehicle care products state off in car washes. General information BMW recommends using vehicle care and General information cleaning products from BMW. Suitable vehicle In a car wash, the vehicle must be able to roll care products are available from a dealer’s serv‐...
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Vehicle Care MOBILITY Safety information the vehicle paintwork. Tailor the frequency and extent of your vehicle care to these influences. Corrosive substances such as spilled fuel, oil, NOTICE grease or bird droppings, must be removed im‐ Open hook and loop fasteners on articles of mediately to prevent the finish from being altered clothing can damage the seat covers and other or discolored.
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Vehicle Care MOBILITY Fine wood parts Carpets and floor mats Clean fine wood facing and fine wood compo‐ nents only with a moist rag. Then dry with a soft Warning cloth. Objects in the driver's floor area can limit the pedal distance or block a depressed pedal.
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Vehicle Care MOBILITY NOTICE The surface of displays can be damaged with improper cleaning. There is a risk of damage to property, among other potential damage. Avoid pressure that is too high and do not use any scratching materials. Use a dry, clean antistatic microfiber cloth. Clean the protective glass of the Head-up Dis‐...
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Vehicle Care MOBILITY Online Edition for Part no. 01405A38726 - VI/21...
The dimensions can vary depending on the The height of the vehicle can also differ, e.g. due model version, equipment version or country- to tires and vehicle load. specific measurement procedure. BMW 2er Coupé Width with mirrors in/mm 81.4/2,068 Width without mirrors in/mm 72.4/1,838...
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4,398/1,995 Payload lbs/kg 754/342 Approved front axle weight lbs/kg 2,183/990 Approved rear axle weight lbs/kg 2,425/1,100 M240i xDrive powered by BMW M Approved gross vehicle weight lbs/kg 4,773/2,165 Payload lbs/kg 840/381 Approved front axle weight lbs/kg 2,403/1,090 Approved rear axle weight...
The following chapters were updated in the printed version of the Owner's Manual after the editorial deadline for the Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle had closed: ▷ Opening and closing: BMW Digital Key: gen‐ eral. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A38726 - VI/21...
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Appendix REFERENCE Online Edition for Part no. 01405A38726 - VI/21...
Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Everything from A to Z Index Air pressure, tires Air quality Alarm system 3D View, see Surround View Alarm, unintentional All-season tires, see Winter tires All-wheel-drive, see xDrive Ambient light ABS Antilock Braking System Android Auto, connection to the vehicle Acceleration Assistant, see Launch Control Android Auto preparation, connection to the ve‐...
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Can holder, front, see Cup holder, front Entertainment, Communication Can holder, rear, see Cup holder, rear BMW Accident Assistance Care BMW Assist, see Owner's Manual for Navigation, Care, Head-up Display Entertainment and Communication Care, light-alloy wheels BMW Digital Key Care of displays, screens...
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Car wash Climate control rules Car wash, automatic Closing with the Key Card Catalytic converter, see Hot exhaust gas sys‐ Closing with the smartphone, see BMW Digital CBS Condition Based Service Clothes hooks Cell phone, see Owner's Manual for Navigation, Coasting Entertainment and Communication Coasting with engine decoupled, see Coast‐...
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Cooling, maximum 233, Diagnosis connection Cooling system Differential lock Cornering light Digital Key Corrosion on brake discs Digital Key, see BMW Digital Key Cosmetic mirror Dimensions Cross traffic warning Dimmable exterior mirrors Cruise control Dimmable interior mirror Cruise control, active with Stop&Go func‐...
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Drive readiness, see Operating condition of the Emergency braking, see PostCrash - iBrake vehicle Emergency call Drive-ready state, engine start Emergency service, see BMW Accident Assis‐ Driver profiles tance Driver profile, setup Emergency service, see BMW Roadside Assis‐ Driver profiles, welcome screen...
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Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Error indicators, see Check Control Forward collision mitigation, see Intelligent ESP Electronic Stability Program, see DSC Safety Exchange, wheels and tires For Your Own Safety Exhaust gas system Front airbags Exhaustion warner Front collision mitigation Exhaust, see Exhaust gas system Front collision mitigation, see Forward Collision Exterior lighting during unlocking...
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Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Ice, see Outside temperature Ice warning, see Outside temperature Identification marks, tires Handbrake, see Parking brake Identification number, see Vehicle identification Hand-held transmitter, alternating code number Hands-free device, see Owner's Handbook for iDrive Navigation, Entertainment, Communication ID transmitter, see Vehicle key Hazard warning system Ignition key, see Vehicle key...
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Launch Control Maintenance recommendations, see Condition Leather care Based Service CBS LED headlights, replacing, see Lights and Maintenance, see Service notifications bulbs Maintenance system, BMW Length, vehicle Make-up mirror Letters and numbers, entering Malfunction, vehicle key Light-alloy wheels, care Managing devices...
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Monitor, see Control Display Opening and closing Mounting of child restraint systems Opening with the Key Card MP3 player, see Owner's Manual for Navigation, Opening with the smartphone, see BMW Digital Entertainment, Communication M Sport differential, active Operating concept, iDrive Multifunction hook...
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Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Pre-conditioning Pressure test tire, see Tire Pressure Moni‐ Paint, car care Pressure, tires Pair device Pre-ventilation Pairing, mobile devices, see Connections Printed onboard literature Panic alarm, see Panic mode Profiles, see Driver profiles Panic mode Programmable memory buttons, iDrive Panorama View Protective function, glass sunroof, see Jam pro‐...
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Run-flat tire Set system language, see Language Set time, see Time Setting, Control Display Settings, general Settings, locking/unlocking Safe braking Settings, seats and head restraints Safe Share function, see BMW Digital Key Online Edition for Part no. 01405A38726 - VI/21...
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Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Setup Wizard Speed limit display, see Speed Limit Info Shift lights Speed Limit Info Shift paddles on the steering wheel Speed warning Shift point indicator, tachometer Sport chassis/suspension, see Adaptive M chas‐ Side airbag sis/suspension Side parking aid, Surround View Sport displays...
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Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Store steering wheel position, see Memory func‐ Tilt down, passenger's side exterior mirror, see tion Automatic Curb Monitor Storing the vehicle Time Stowing, cargo Time of arrival, trip computer Straps for cargo, see Lashing eyes in the cargo Time of day, see Time area Time setting, automatic...
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VIN, see Vehicle identification number Unlocking, settings Voice command response Unlocking, vehicle key Voice control Unwarranted alarm, see Avoiding unintentional Voice control, see BMW Intelligent Personal As‐ alarms sistant Updates made after the editorial deadline Voice control system Upgrade, see Remote Software Upgrade...
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Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Warning messages, see Check Control Wrench, see Onboard vehicle tool kit Warning triangle Warranty Warranty Booklet Washer fluid xDrive Washer system Washing the vehicle Washing, vehicle Wash view, Surround View Water on roads Water, see Condensation water under the parked vehicle Website, see Internet Weights...
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*BL5A3872600T* 01405A38726 ue Online Edition for Part no. 01405A38726 - VI/21...
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California Proposition 65 Warning For vehicles sold in California: Online Edition for Part no. 01405A38726 - VI/21...
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The Ultimate Driving Machine® BMW DRIVER'S GUIDE APP. Your customized information about the vehicle in an app. Optimized for smartphones & tablets. Can be used offline. *BL5A3872600T* 01405A38726 ue Online Edition for Part no. 01405A38726 - VI/21...