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  • Page 1 LINK: CONTENT & A-Z The Ultimate Driving Machine® OWNER'S MANUAL. BMW X4. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A37CC6 - VI/21...
  • Page 2 Online Edition for Part no. 01405A37CC6 - VI/21...
  • Page 3 The more familiar you are with your vehicle, the better control you will have on the road. We therefore strongly suggest: Read this Owner's Manual before starting off in your new BMW. Also use the Integrated Owner's Manual in your vehicle. It contains important notes on ve‐...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    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 ................
  • Page 5 © 2021 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Munich, Germany Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW AG, Munich. US English ID7 VI/21, - Printed on environmentally friendly paper, bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A37CC6 - VI/21...

  • Page 6: Notes Information

    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.
  • Page 7 ››...‹‹ 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.
  • Page 8 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,...
  • Page 9 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‐...
  • Page 10 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‐...
  • Page 11 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.
  • Page 12 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.
  • Page 13 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.

  • Page 14: Owner's Manual Media

    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‐...
  • Page 15 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.

  • Page 16: Quick Reference Entering

    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 To open the tailgate Locking 4 Panic mode, pathway lighting Press the button with the front doors closed.
  • Page 17 Entering QUICK REFERENCE Comfort Access Opening and closing the tailgate with no-touch activation Principle Principle The vehicle can be accessed without operating The tailgate can be opened and closed with no- the vehicle key. touch activation using the vehicle key you are Carrying the vehicle key with you, e.g., in your carrying.
  • Page 18 Entering QUICK REFERENCE Driver's door Depending on the setting, the doors may be unlocked. Selector lever position P must be engaged to open the tailgate with the vehicle key. Closing Press the button on the inside of the upper tailgate. 1 Safety switch Displays, control elements 2 Power windows...
  • Page 19 Entering QUICK REFERENCE Buttons on the Controller Button Function Go to the main menu. Go to Apps menu. Go to the Media/Radio menu. Go to the Communication menu. Go to navigation map. Go to destination input menu for navi‐ gation. Go to the previous display.

  • Page 20: Set-Up And Use

    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.
  • Page 21 Set-up and use QUICK REFERENCE Infotainment Adjusting the steering wheel Manual steering wheel adjustment Radio Buttons and functions Depending on the country and equipment ver‐ sion, the radio has the following buttons. Button Function Press: turns sound output on/ off. Turn: adjusts the volume.
  • Page 22 Set-up and use QUICK REFERENCE Using the telephone Select point of interest categories from the points of interest menu as needed. Accepting a call The search term may be completed automat‐ ically in orange lettering. Depending on the equipment, incoming calls can Move the Controller up to accept the sug‐...
  • Page 23 Set-up and use QUICK REFERENCE Functional requirements ▷ Compatible iPhone, iPhone 5 or later with iOS 7.1 or later. ▷ Corresponding mobile contract. ▷ If necessary, the setting for mobile data must be activated on the iPhone. ▷ Bluetooth, WLAN, and Siri voice control are activated on the iPhone.

  • Page 24: On The Road

    On the road QUICK REFERENCE On the road Driving Releasing With drive-ready state switched on: Drive readiness Press the switch while stepping on the brake pedal or selector lever position P is set. Turning on drive readiness The LED and indicator light turn off. The parking brake is released.
  • Page 25 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.
  • Page 26 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.
  • Page 27 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.
  • Page 28 Cleaning the wheels The friction during hard braking may produce brake dust and make the rims dirty. Brake dust can be removed by cleaning the rims. BMW rec‐ ommends using vehicle care and cleaning prod‐ ucts from BMW. Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise.
  • Page 29 The BMW Assist Concierge service offers infor‐ mation on events, filling stations or hotels, and provides phone numbers and addresses. Many hotels can be booked directly by the BMW Con‐ cierge service. The Concierge service is part of the optional BMW Assist Response Center.

  • Page 30: Dashboard

    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‐...
  • Page 31 Dashboard CONTROLS Automatic headlight control  171 Manual Speed Limiter  217 Adaptive light functions  173 Automatic High Beam Assis‐ Depending on the equipment: tant  174 Cruise control on/off  219 beams  172 Instrument lighting  176 Depending on the equipment: Active Cruise Control on/off  221 Right roadside parking light  172 With steering and traffic jam assis‐ tant  231: Left roadside parking light  172...
  • Page 32 Dashboard CONTROLS 12 Steering column stalk, right Steering wheel heating  121 Wipers  140 15 Adjusting the steering wheel  121 Rain sensor  141 Unlocking the hood  350 Cleaning the windshield  141 17 Driver's side glove compartment  294 Horn, entire surface In the vicinity of the center console 1 Control Display  45 5 Automatic climate control  268...
  • Page 33 Dashboard CONTROLS Automatic Hold  137 Auto Start/Stop function  131 Parking assistance systems  240 Driving Dynamics Control  134 SPORT driving mode Panorama View  260 COMFORT driving mode DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ ECO PRO driving mode trol  211 HDC Hill Descent Control  214 13 Steptronic transmission selector lever  143 Turning drive readiness state on/ off  131 In the vicinity of the headliner Emergency Call,...
  • Page 34 Dashboard CONTROLS Indicator light, front passenger air‐ Interior lights  176 bag  181 Reading lights  176 Online Edition for Part no. 01405A37CC6 - VI/21...

  • Page 35: Sensors Of The Vehicle

    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.
  • Page 36 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.
  • Page 37 Sensors of the vehicle CONTROLS Ultrasound sensors Radar sensors, side, rear Ultrasound sensors in the front/ rear bumpers The ultrasound sensors of the Park Distance Control PDC are lo‐ cated in the bumpers. The radar sensors are located in the bumper. Ultrasonic sensors, side System limits of the radar sensors...
  • Page 38 Sensors of the vehicle CONTROLS ▷ Under certain weather conditions, e.g., high relative atmospheric humidity, wet conditions, snowfall, cold, extreme heat, or strong wind. ▷ With tow bars and trailer couplings of other vehicles. ▷ With thin or wedge-shaped objects. ▷...

  • Page 39: Operating State Of The Vehicle

    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.
  • Page 40 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.
  • Page 41 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 160. curb.

  • Page 42: Idrive

    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‐...
  • Page 43 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.
  • Page 44 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‐...
  • Page 45 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‐...
  • Page 46 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.
  • Page 47 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.
  • Page 48 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.
  • Page 49 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.
  • Page 50 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‐...
  • Page 51 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"...
  • Page 52 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‹...
  • Page 53 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‐...
  • Page 54 ▷ Execute gestures clearly. ▷ The gestures can also be executed from the BMW Gesture Control front-passenger side. Principle Several iDrive functions can be operated by hand motion using BMW Gesture Control. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A37CC6 - VI/21...
  • Page 55 iDrive CONTROLS Possible gestures Gesture Operation Function Move index finger forward and backward in the di‐ Accept call. rection of the screen. Select a highlighted entry in a list during voice control. Confirm pop-up. Move hand across the width of the Control Display Reject call.
  • Page 56 iDrive CONTROLS Gesture Operation Function Move fist with thumb extended to right left back Forward Skip function. and forth. The next title is played. Stretch out five fingers, form a fist and stretch five Individually assignable gesture. fingers out again. Assigning gesture individually ▷...

  • Page 57: Bmw Remote Software Upgrade

    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.
  • Page 58 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‐...

  • Page 59: Validity Of The Owner's Manual

    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‐...

  • Page 60: After A Software Update In The Vehicle

    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. 01405A37CC6 - VI/21...

  • Page 61: General Settings

    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:"...
  • Page 62 General settings CONTROLS Setting the date format data to analyze the attention of the driver. This system supports various vehicle assistance sys‐ "CAR" tems, e.g.: "Settings" ▷ Fatigue alert. "General settings" ▷ Steering and traffic jam assistant with Ex‐ "Date and time" tended Traffic Jam Assistant.

  • Page 63: General Information

    General settings CONTROLS Speed warning Activating/deactivating pop-ups Principle For some functions, pop-ups are displayed auto‐ The speed warning can be used to set a speed matically on the Control Display. Some of these limit. A warning will be issued when this speed pop-ups can be activated or deactivated.
  • Page 64 Communication messages, for example e- mails, SMS text messages or reminders. General information ▷ Messages, for instance from the BMW app. The BMW Intelligent Personal Assistants allows ▷ Messages from the manufacturer of the vehi‐ the configuration of the range of messages that cle, for instance technical information or im‐...
  • Page 65 General settings CONTROLS "Notification display" Select the desired setting. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A37CC6 - VI/21...

  • Page 66: Personal Settings

    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 ▷...
  • Page 67 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 ▷...
  • Page 68 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. ▷...
  • Page 69 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.
  • Page 70 "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.

  • Page 71: Connections

    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‐...
  • Page 72 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...
  • Page 73 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®"...
  • Page 74 Compatible device with Bluetooth interface. pected. Compatible devices, refer to page 72. In this case, the following explanations can help: ▷ The vehicle key or BMW display key is in the Why could the mobile phone not be paired or vehicle. connected? ▷...
  • Page 75 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.
  • Page 76 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.
  • Page 77 Connections CONTROLS Apple CarPlay© Operation preparation For more information, refer to the Integrated Owner's Manual or the Owner's Manual for Navi‐ gation, Entertainment, Communication. Principle Frequently Asked Questions CarPlay allows certain functions of a compatible Apple iPhone to be used via Siri voice control All requirements are met and all required steps and iDrive.
  • Page 78 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 72. were completed in the specified order. Despite that, the mobile device does not function as ex‐ ▷...
  • Page 79 Connections CONTROLS ▷ Do not use force when plugging the connec‐ Additional information: tor into the USB port. USB port, refer to page 288. ▷ 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‐...

  • Page 80: Opening And Closing

    There is a risk of injury. Take the cle key and the BMW display key. vehicle key with you so that the vehicle can be Each vehicle key contains a replaceable battery.
  • Page 81 Opening and closing CONTROLS ▷ Pressing the Start/Stop button. ▷ If only the driver's door and the fuel filler flap or all access to the vehicle will be unlocked ▷ Releasing the parking brake. when the button is pressed for the first time. ▷...
  • Page 82 Opening and closing CONTROLS Locking With Comfort Access: convenient closing General information Safety information The behavior of the vehicle during locking using the vehicle key depends on the following set‐ tings: Warning ▷ If the locking of the vehicle is confirmed with With convenient closing, body parts can be a light signal or a sound signal.
  • Page 83 Opening and closing CONTROLS Tailgate Switching pathway lighting on Press and hold the button on the vehi‐ General information cle key for approx. 1 second. To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehicle, It is possible to adjust the duration of the path‐ do not place the vehicle key in the cargo area.
  • Page 84 Opening and closing CONTROLS Push battery in arrow direction using a ▷ The battery of the vehicle key is discharged. pointed object and lift it out. ▷ Fault of the radio link from transmission tow‐ ers or other equipment with high transmitting power.
  • Page 85 ▷ The options provided by the Remote Serv‐ doors from the inside and lock themselves in. In ices of the BMW app include the ability to this case, the vehicle cannot be opened from lock and unlock a vehicle. the outside. There is a risk of injury. Take the This requires an active BMW Connected‐...
  • Page 86 Opening and closing CONTROLS ▷ Engaging selector lever position N. Without parked-car heating: the pre-ventila‐ tion can be operated. ▷ Using vehicle equipment. ▷ Outside of the reception range of the vehicle, There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not you can display the last transmitted status in‐...
  • Page 87 Opening and closing CONTROLS ▷ "Connected": the display key is within recep‐ Main menu Information/Function tion range. "Security ▷ "Updated": the display key is not within re‐ information" Door status. ception range. It indicates when the last data transfer from the vehicle took place. Alarm system status.
  • Page 88 General information Charging A Check Control message is displayed. Via USB BMW display key detection by the vehicle may malfunction under the following circumstances: Connect the display key via the micro-USB charging interface to a USB port. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A37CC6 - VI/21...
  • Page 89 Opening and closing CONTROLS Resetting the BMW display key ▷ The battery of the display key is discharged. ▷ Fault of the radio link from transmission tow‐ If the charged display key cannot be turned on ers or other equipment with high transmitting anymore or if the display does not respond to power.

  • Page 90: In The Vehicle

    Opening and closing CONTROLS When BMW Digital Key is activated for the vehi‐ cle, a digital key can be used instead of the vehi‐ Warning cle key. For some country versions, unlocking from the A deactivated Key Card remains in the list of inside is only possible with special knowledge.

  • Page 91: Principle

    Warning Principle For some country versions, unlocking from the BMW Digital Key allows the vehicle to be un‐ inside is only possible with special knowledge. locked and locked, as well as started, with a Persons who spend a lengthy time in the vehi‐...
  • Page 92 The proof of authorization can be started via the and safety reasons. BMW app or via the activation code in the corre‐ sponding smartphone function, for instance the An authorized vehicle key, the digital remote Wallet app.
  • Page 93 Sale of the smartphone The digital remote control key must be enabled Delete all digital keys on the smartphone prior to again to be able to use BMW Digital Key again. selling the smartphone. This ensures that that "CAR" the smartphone can no longer be used for the "Settings"...
  • Page 94 Opening and closing CONTROLS When the vehicle is removed from the Connec‐ the integrated key before pulling the external tedDrive account, all digital keys for the vehicle door handle. will be deleted. Removing Malfunction Digital key recognition by the vehicle may mal‐ function under the following circumstances: ▷...
  • Page 95 Opening and closing CONTROLS Locking Remove the cover. Unlock or lock the door lock using the Press the button with the front doors integrated key. closed. ▷ The fuel filler flap remains unlocked. ▷ The vehicle is not secured against theft when locking.
  • Page 96 ▷ Folded in exterior mirrors are folded out. ▷ Unlocking and locking the vehicle using the BMW Digital Key. If the exterior mirrors were folded in via the button in the car's interior, they will not be ▷ Open the tailgate.
  • Page 97 Opening and closing CONTROLS Opening the tailgate The following functions are executed: ▷ All doors, the tailgate, and the fuel filler flap General information are locked. ▷ With anti-theft protection: Anti-theft protec‐ If the tailgate is opened via Comfort Access, tion is switched on.
  • Page 98 Opening and closing CONTROLS Opening Safety information Warning During no-touch activation, vehicle parts may be touched, such as the hot exhaust gas sys‐ tem. There is a risk of injury. When moving your foot, make sure you have a firm stance and do not touch the vehicle.
  • Page 99 Opening and closing CONTROLS Performing the foot movement own when cleaning the vehicle or with heavy rainfall. To prevent such unintended opening or Stand in the middle behind the vehicle at ap‐ closing of the cargo area in such cases, keep the prox.
  • Page 100 Opening and closing CONTROLS Only driver's door and fuel filler flap: the driv‐ Do not transport the vehicle key together with er's door and fuel filler flap will only be un‐ metal objects. locked when the driver approaches the vehi‐ ▷...
  • Page 101 Opening and closing CONTROLS From the inside Warning Press the button in the driver's door down‐ The tailgate pivots out when it opens. There is ward. a risk of injury or risk of damage to property. If the vehicle is locked, selector lever position P Make sure that the area of movement of the must be engaged first.
  • Page 102 Opening and closing CONTROLS Valet parking mode The vehicle key must be located in the car’s inte‐ rior for this function. An acoustic signal sounds before the tailgate is Principle closed. In the valet parking mode, the Control Display is disabled.
  • Page 103 Opening and closing CONTROLS Via the vehicle settings Deactivating valet parking mode "CAR" General information "Settings" The lock screen of the valet parking mode is dis‐ "General settings" played on the Control Display. "Valet parking mode" The deactivation of the valet parking mode de‐ pends on which driver profile is selected on the Activating the valet parking lock screen.
  • Page 104 Opening and closing CONTROLS Settings Folding mirrors in automatically "CAR" General information "Settings" "Doors/ vehicle access" Depending on the vehicle equipment and coun‐ try version, various settings for opening and clos‐ "Fold mirrors in when locked" ing are possible. Automatic unlocking These settings are stored for the driver profile currently used.
  • Page 105 Opening and closing CONTROLS Establishing idle state after Depending on your vehicle's optional fea‐ tures, the tailgate is either unlocked or opening the front doors opened. "CAR" ▷ "Tailgate opens only when vehicle is "Settings" unlocked." "Doors/ vehicle access" The vehicle must be unlocked before the "Turn off vehicle after opening door"...
  • Page 106 Opening and closing CONTROLS Opening the doors with the alarm not correctly closed. Correctly closed access points are secured. system switched on When the still open access points are closed, The alarm system is triggered when a door is the interior motion sensor and tilt alarm sen‐ opened if the door was unlocked using the sor will be switched on.
  • Page 107 Drive readiness is switched on. When a window is often opened in the same po‐ The vehicle key must be in the car's interior. sition, this task can be performed by the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant. For instance when Opening the same parking garage is frequently used.
  • Page 108 Opening and closing CONTROLS Closing The window closes with limited jam protec‐ tion. If the closing force exceeds a specific ▷ Pull the switch to the resistance threshold, closing is interrupted. point. The window closes while the switch is being Pull the switch past the resistance held.
  • Page 109 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.
  • Page 110 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...
  • Page 111 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. ▷...

  • Page 112: Seats, Mirrors And Steering Wheel

    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‐...
  • Page 113 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Seat tilt The current seat position can be stored using the memory function. Overview Tilt switch up or down. Backrest tilt 1 Backrest width 2 Forward/backward, height, seat tilt 3 Backrest tilt, head restraint 4 Lumbar support Longitudinal direction Tilt switch forward or backward.
  • Page 114 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Lumbar support Functional limitations It may not be possible to adjust the backrest Principle width at very high and very low temperatures. The curvature of the seat backrest can be ad‐ justed in a way that it supports the lumbar region Safety belts of the spine.
  • Page 115 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Correct use of safety belts Warning ▷ Wear the safety belt twist-free and tight to The protective effect of safety gear, including your body over your lap and shoulders. safety belts, can be limited or lost when safety ▷...
  • Page 116 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Safety belt reminder for driver's Icon Description seat and front passenger seat Green: the safety belt is buckled on the corresponding rear seat. General information The safety belt reminder is issued when the driv‐ er's safety belt is not buckled.
  • Page 117 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Adjusting the height ▷ Before driving, install the removed head restraints on the occupied seats. ▷ Adjust the head restraint so its center sup‐ ports the back of the head at as close to eye level as possible.
  • Page 118 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Warning Body parts can be jammed when moving the head restraint. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that the area of movement is clear when moving the head restraint. Warning Raise the head restraint up against the resist‐ Objects on the head restraint reduce the pro‐...
  • Page 119 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Adjusting the height Safety information The height of the head restraints cannot be set. Warning Removing Objects reflected in the mirror are closer than Only remove the head restraint if no one will be they appear.
  • Page 120 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Folding in and out Activating slide the switch to the driver's side NOTICE mirror position. Depending on the vehicle width, the vehicle Engage selector lever position R. can be damaged in car washes. There is a risk of damage to property, among other potential Deactivating damage.
  • Page 121 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Overview Fold the lever down. Move the steering wheel to the preferred height and angle to suit your seat position. Fold the lever back up. Steering wheel heating Overview Functional requirements ▷ Keep the photocells clean. ▷...
  • Page 122 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‐...
  • Page 123 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Turning on Overview Press the button once for each temper‐ ature level. The maximum temperature is reached when three LEDs are lit. When ECO PRO is activated, the heating output is reduced. Additional information: ECO PRO, refer to page 310.
  • Page 124 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS in the first few minutes after drive-ready state has been switched on. A new alignment is car‐ ried out after the settings have been changed. Depending on the equipment package, the fol‐ lowing functions can be automatically activated: ▷...

  • Page 125: Transporting Children Safely

    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.
  • Page 126 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,...
  • Page 127 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‐...
  • Page 128 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.
  • Page 129 Transporting children safely CONTROLS Before installing LATCH child be damaged. There is a risk of injury or risk of damage to property. Attach only child restraint restraint fixing systems systems at the corresponding attachment Pull the safety belt away from the area of the points.
  • Page 130 Transporting children safely CONTROLS For the middle seat, guide it over or along both sides of the head restraint to the attach‐ ment point where applicable. If there is a retaining strap, run it between the backrest and the cargo cover. Hook the hook of the retaining strap to the at‐...

  • Page 131: Driving

    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.
  • Page 132 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 ▷...
  • Page 133 Driving CONTROLS Driving off Auto Start/Stop function uses this information to adapt to various traffic situations in a proactive After the engine starts, accelerate as usual. manner. For instance, this applies to the following situa‐ Safety mode tions: After the engine switches off automatically, it will ▷...
  • Page 134 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. Without Mild-Hybrid technology: display The vehicle can be adjusted depending on the situation using various driving modes.
  • Page 135 Driving CONTROLS Driving modes SPORT INDIVIDUAL Principle Button Driving Configuration mode In the SPORT INDIVIDUAL driving mode, individ‐ ual settings can be adjusted to support driving SPORT INDIVIDUAL dynamics properties. SPORT PLUS Configuration COMFORT "CAR" "Settings" ECO PRO INDIVIDUAL "Driving mode" When drive-ready state is switched on, the "SPORT INDIVIDUAL"...
  • Page 136 Driving CONTROLS ECO PRO INDIVIDUAL Safety information Principle Warning In the ECO PRO INDIVIDUAL driving mode, indi‐ An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and vidual settings can be adjusted to support an possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident. economical driving style.
  • Page 137 Driving CONTROLS Overview Additional information: Emergency Stop Assistant, refer to page 205. Releasing Releasing manually Turn on drive readiness. Steptronic transmission: press the switch while the brake is pressed or selector lever position P is set. Parking brake The LED and indicator light turn off. The parking brake is released.
  • Page 138 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.
  • Page 139 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‐...
  • Page 140 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‐...
  • Page 141 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.
  • Page 142 Driving CONTROLS Cleaning the windshield NOTICE If the wipers are frozen to the windshield, the wiper blades can be torn off and the wiper mo‐ tor can overheat when switching on. There is a risk of damage to property, among other poten‐ tial damage.
  • Page 143 Driving CONTROLS Steptronic transmission P is engaged automatically Selector lever position P is engaged automati‐ cally in situations such as the following: Principle ▷ After the drive-ready state is switched off and The Steptronic transmission combines the func‐ selector lever position R, D or M/S is en‐ tions of an automatic transmission with the pos‐...
  • Page 144 Driving CONTROLS Rolling or pushing the vehicle ▷ Unintentional shifting into selector lever posi‐ tion R. General information ▷ Unintentional shifting from selector lever po‐ sition P into another selector lever position. In some situations, the vehicle is to roll without Fasten driver's safety belt.
  • Page 145 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.
  • Page 146 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.
  • Page 147 Driving CONTROLS Without Mild-Hybrid technology: A Check Control message is displayed. engage selector lever position N Unlocking is possible, if the starter can crank the engine. Press and hold down brake pedal. Press the Start/Stop button. The starter must audibly start. Hold the Start/Stop button pressed.
  • Page 148 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.

  • Page 149: Displays

    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.
  • Page 150 Displays CONTROLS Instrument cluster without Some displays in the central display area can be configured individually. enhanced features: Overview The displays may vary depending on the equip‐ ment version and country variant. 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‐...
  • Page 151 Displays CONTROLS rily with active driving assistance in the instru‐ Example: the indicator/warning lights for the Ac‐ ment cluster. tive Cruise Control with Stop & Go function ACC and the Lane Change Assistant indicate a lane Safety information change to the next lane. At the same time, the lane change to the next lane is shown with ani‐...
  • Page 152 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‐...
  • Page 153 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 ▷...
  • Page 154 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...
  • Page 155 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.
  • Page 156 Displays CONTROLS Brake system Intervene immediately by braking or make an evasive maneuver. Brake system impaired. Continue to drive Additional information: moderately. Pedestrian Warning with City Collision Mitigation, Have the vehicle checked immediately refer to page 192. by a dealer's service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
  • Page 157 Displays CONTROLS Antilock Braking System ABS Tire pressure monitor The Brake Assistant function may not The indicator light illuminates: the Tire activate. Avoid abrupt braking. Take the Pressure Monitor reports a low tire pres‐ longer braking distance into account. sure or a flat tire. Follow the information in the Check Control message.
  • Page 158 Displays CONTROLS engine misfiring within a brief period can seri‐ Additional information: ously damage emission control components, Lane departure warning, refer to page 194. in particular the catalytic converter. Additional information: Automatic High Beam Assistant Socket for OBD Onboard Diagnosis, refer to Automatic High Beam Assistant is page 360.
  • Page 159 Displays CONTROLS The indicator light lights up: the system Lane change assistant, refer to page 237. is switched on. Additional information: Extended Traffic Jam Assistant Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go function, re‐ Indicator light is illuminated: the system fer to page 221. is active.
  • Page 160 Displays CONTROLS Steering and Lane Control Assistant, refer to An arrow next to the fuel pump page 231. symbol indicates the vehicle side on which the fuel filler flap is lo‐ cated. Extended Traffic Jam Assistant Indicator light is illuminated: the system Indicator light in the instrument is interrupted.
  • Page 161 Displays CONTROLS Activate/deactivate Example Description symbol "CAR" "Settings" Reduced drive power due to a cold drivetrain. "Displays" "Instrument panel" Reduced drive power due to an "Engine display" overheated drivetrain. "Power meter" When the setting for the driving mode view is ac‐ Standby state and drive- tivated, the activated power gauge is only shown in the COMFORT driving mode.
  • Page 162 Displays CONTROLS Engine oil temperature Outside temperature Display General information Instrument cluster with enhanced features: If the indicator drops to +37 ℉/+3 ℃ or lower, a signal sounds. ▷ Cold engine: the pointer is at A Check Control message is displayed. the low temperature end.
  • Page 163 A service advisor can read out the current serv‐ "Date:" ice notifications from your vehicle key. Select the desired setting. Some information on service notifications can also be shown on the BMW display key. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A37CC6 - VI/21...
  • Page 164 Displays CONTROLS Gear shift indicator nored depending on the situation in the instru‐ ment cluster and the Head-up Display. With the navigation system, the system takes Principle into account the information stored in the naviga‐ The gear shift indicator recommends the most tion data and also displays speed limits present efficient gear for the current driving situation.
  • Page 165 Displays CONTROLS Activating where applicable, the Head-up Display when the currently valid speed limit is ex‐ "CAR" ceeded. The warning that is issued when "Settings" a speed limit is exceeded may depend on "Driver Assistance" the Speed Limit Assistant settings. If necessary, "Driving"...

  • Page 166: On The Control Display

    Displays CONTROLS Selection lists Button Function Change the entertainment Concept source. Pressing the button again will Lists can be displayed and, if necessary, used for close the currently displayed certain functions in the instrument cluster or the list. Head-up Display. ▷...

  • Page 167: Car

    Displays CONTROLS Adjusting the display of the trip ▷ Total time for shut off engine through the Auto Start/Stop function. data ▷ Distance traveled in Coasting mode. The intervals for the display of the trip data in the ▷ Consumption history in form of a chart. instrument cluster and on the Control Display are adjustable.
  • Page 168 Displays CONTROLS With the button on the turn signal lever: ▷ Torque. ▷ Power. Continue to press the button on the turn sig‐ nal lever until the widget for the trip data is Displays selected. "CAR" "Driving information" "Sport displays" Instrument cluster with enhanced features: Display in the instrument cluster...
  • Page 169 Displays CONTROLS "Head-up display" Symbols Description "Head-up display" "Engine oil level": electronic oil measurement, refer to Display page 354. "Check Control messages": dis‐ Overview playing stored Check Control The following information is displayed on the messages, refer to page 154. Head-up Display: "Required services": displaying ▷...
  • Page 170 Displays CONTROLS When the low beams are switched on, the ▷ "Sport displays": display tachometer and brightness of the Head-up Display can be ad‐ shift Lights in the Head-up Display. justed using the instrument lighting. ▷ "Off": the Sport displays are not dis‐ played in the Head-up Display.

  • Page 171: Lights

    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.
  • Page 172 Lights CONTROLS Parking lights, low beams Welcome lights and roadside parking lights Principle General information The exterior lighting is switched on automatically when approaching or unlocking the vehicle. Position of switch: If the driver's door is opened when the drive- General information ready state is switched off, the exterior lighting is Depending on the equipment, the exterior light‐...
  • Page 173 Lights CONTROLS Activate/deactivate daytime Keep the light source clean and unobstructed. driving lights In some countries, daytime driving lights are Pathway lighting mandatory, so it may not be possible to deacti‐ vate the daytime driving lights in front. Principle "CAR" For the illumination of the vehicle’s surroundings "Settings"...
  • Page 174 Lights CONTROLS Cornering light The system responds to light from oncoming traffic and traffic driving ahead of you, and to am‐ bient lighting, for instance in towns and cities. Principle The high beams can be switched on and off In tight curves, for instance on mountainous manually at any time.
  • Page 175 Lights CONTROLS Deactivate Automatic High Beam Resetting the sensitivity Assistant Push the turn signal lever to the front again for approx. 10 seconds or switch off the drive-ready state. The sensitivity of the Automatic High Beam As‐ sistant is reset to the factory settings. System limits The Automatic High Beam Assistant cannot re‐...
  • Page 176 Lights CONTROLS Overview Depending on the country variant, further infor‐ mation can be obtained from the laser label on the headlight. Buttons in the vehicle Safety information Interior lights The label is in the headlight and is visible from Reading lights the outside.
  • Page 177 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‐...

  • Page 178: Safety

    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‐...
  • Page 179 Adjust seat and steering wheel so that hands Vehicle modifications for a person with disabili‐ can be crossed over the steering wheel. Se‐ ties may affect the air bag system; contact BMW lect the settings so that the shoulder rests Customer Relations for further information.
  • Page 180 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.
  • Page 181 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 ▷...
  • Page 182 Safety CONTROLS straint system has been detected and the front style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic closely passenger airbags are not activated. and actively intervene where appropriate. Intelligent Safety Warning Due to system limits, individual functions can Principle malfunction during tow-starting/towing with the Intelligent Safety systems activated.
  • Page 183 Safety CONTROLS Press the button. above approx. 3 mph/5 km/h. The timing of warn‐ ings may vary with the current driving situation. The menu for the Intelligent Safety sys‐ tem is displayed. When the vehicle is driven so that it is intention‐ ally approaching another vehicle, the Forward If all Intelligent Safety systems were switched off, Collision Warning and brake intervention are de‐...
  • Page 184 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.
  • Page 185 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‐...
  • Page 186 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.
  • Page 187 Safety CONTROLS Warning with evasion support Warning Display in the instrument cluster Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a sub‐ stitute for the driver’s personal judgment. Due If a collision with a detected vehicle or a detected to its limits, the system may not issue warnings person is imminent, a warning symbol appears or reactions, or these may be issued late or in a on the instrument cluster and in the Head-up...
  • Page 188 Safety CONTROLS of damage to property. Actively intervene as ▷ In tight curves. warranted. Refer to the information in this Own‐ ▷ If the driving stability control systems are lim‐ er’s Manual regarding the scope of the sys‐ ited or deactivated, for instance DSC OFF. tem’s operation and limitations.
  • Page 189 Safety CONTROLS Safety information Intelligent Safety Warning Sensors The system cannot serve as a substitute for the The system is controlled by the following sen‐ driver’s personal judgment in assessing visibility sors: and traffic situation. There is a risk of accident. ▷...
  • Page 190 Safety CONTROLS Manual switching off Icon Meaning Press and hold this button. Danger of collision with vehicle cross‐ All Intelligent Safety systems are ing from the right. switched off. Danger of collision with vehicle cross‐ Button Status ing from the left. Button lights up green: all Intelligent Danger of collision with vehicle for Safety systems are switched on.
  • Page 191 Safety CONTROLS Brake intervention Detection range The warning prompts the driver to intervene. The system may also assist in braking if there is a risk of collision. The vehicle can be decelerated to a standstill. The brake intervention can be interrupted by stepping on the accelerator pedal or by actively moving the steering wheel.
  • Page 192 Safety CONTROLS cess of premature or unjustified warnings and re‐ style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic closely actions. and actively intervene where appropriate. Pedestrian Warning with Warning City Collision Mitigation Due to system limits, individual functions can malfunction during tow-starting/towing with the Intelligent Safety systems activated.
  • Page 193 Safety CONTROLS Detection range 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. "INDIVIDUAL": the Intelligent Safety systems are switched on according to the individual settings. Some Intelligent Safety systems cannot be indi‐...
  • Page 194 Safety CONTROLS Brake intervention Thus, a warning might not be issued or be is‐ sued late. The warning prompts the driver to intervene. The following situations may not be detected, for While a warning is active, the maximum braking instance: force is used when the brake is applied.
  • Page 195 Safety CONTROLS Overview The system does not provide a warning if the turn signal is set in the respective direction be‐ fore leaving the lane. Button in the vehicle Depending on the equipment version, if in the speed range up to 130 mph/210 km/h a lane marking is crossed, the system may intervene with a brief active steering intervention in addi‐...
  • Page 196 Safety CONTROLS a setting is changed on the menu, all settings of lane markings in curves or with dynamic the menu are activated. passing without blinker. ▷ "Off": no warnings are issued. Press the button repeatedly. The following settings are switched be‐ Setting the intensity of the steering tween: wheel vibration...
  • Page 197 Safety CONTROLS System limits cordance with the steering wheel vibration set‐ ting. Safety information When the turn signal is switched on in the corre‐ sponding direction before changing the lane, a warning is not issued. Warning The system is designed to operate in certain Steering intervention conditions and circumstances.
  • Page 198 Safety CONTROLS Active Blind Spot displayed on the Control Display in the menu for the steering intervention. Detection Safety information Principle Active Blind Spot Detection detects vehicles in Warning the blind spot or vehicles approaching from be‐ The system cannot serve as a substitute for the hind in the adjacent lane.
  • Page 199 Safety CONTROLS Sensors All Intelligent Safety systems are switched off. The system is controlled by the following sen‐ Button Status sors: Button lights up green: all Intelligent ▷ Radar sensors, side, rear. Safety systems are switched on. Additional information: Button lights up orange: some Intelli‐ Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 35.
  • Page 200 Safety CONTROLS Flashing of the light "Safety and Warnings" "Active Blind Spot Detection" A flashing of the light during vehicle unlocking serves as system self-test. "Steering intervention" System limits Warning function Safety information Light in the exterior mirror Warning The system is designed to operate in certain conditions and circumstances.
  • Page 201 Safety CONTROLS General information For vehicles with side collision mitigation, the steering intervention can be limited, for instance in the following situation: ▷ In the event of missing, worn, poorly visible, merging, diverging, or multiple lane markings such as in construction areas. ▷...
  • Page 202 Safety CONTROLS Switching on manually use. There is a risk of accident. Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic closely Press the button. and actively intervene where appropriate. The menu for the Intelligent Safety sys‐ tem is displayed. Functional requirement If all Intelligent Safety systems were switched off, all systems are now switched on.
  • Page 203 Safety CONTROLS Setting the intensity of the steering System limits wheel vibration Safety information "CAR" "Settings" Warning "Driver Assistance" The system is designed to operate in certain "Steering Wheel Feedback" conditions and circumstances. Due to condi‐ "Vibration intensity" tions or other factors, the system may not re‐ Select the desired setting.
  • Page 204 Safety CONTROLS Rear-end collision Warning preparation Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a sub‐ stitute for the driver’s personal judgment. Due Principle to its limits, the system may not issue warnings or reactions, or these may be issued late or in a Depending on the equipment and national-mar‐...
  • Page 205 Safety CONTROLS If equipped with Equipment Functional requirements Stop Assistant ▷ The function can be activated at speeds of approx. 6 mph/10 km/h up to approx. 155 mph/250 km/h. Principle ▷ With lane change function: lane changes are If the driver is no longer fit to drive, the Emer‐ executed when the traffic situation allows.
  • Page 206 ▷ The central locking system is unlocked. BMW Drive Recorder Displays in the instrument cluster Principle The BMW Drive Recorder stores brief video re‐ Icon Status cordings of the vehicle surroundings, e.g., to Emergency Stop function active. document surrounding traffic.
  • Page 207 The BMW Drive Recorder must be activated be‐ selector lever position P. fore the first use of the recording function.
  • Page 208 Safety CONTROLS Recording time Certain functions of several systems can, within the system limits, lead to Active Protection trig‐ "Apps" gering: "Drive Recorder" ▷ Forward Collision Warning: automatic brake "Settings" intervention. Select the desired setting. ▷ Front collision mitigation: Brake Assistant ▷...
  • Page 209 Safety CONTROLS Fatigue alert All other systems can be restored to the desired setting. Principle PostCrash – iBrake The Fatigue Alert can detect decreasing alert‐ ness or fatigue of the driver during long, monoto‐ nous trips, for instance on highways. The system Principle recommends a break.
  • Page 210 Safety CONTROLS Break recommendation Adjusting The fatigue alert is active automatically with each switching on of drive-ready state and can thus display a break recommendation. The break recommendation can also be switched on or off and adjusted via iDrive. "CAR" "Settings"...

  • Page 211: Driving Stability Control Systems

    Driving stability control systems CONTROLS Driving stability control systems Vehicle features and Adaptive brake assistant options In combination with Active Cruise Control 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.
  • Page 212 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.
  • Page 213 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.
  • Page 214 Driving stability control systems CONTROLS namic Stability Control (DSC), further optimizes face, for example. The system detects when a traction and driving dynamics. wheel begins to spin and automatically brakes this wheel. General information The driving force is diverted to the wheel with better traction.
  • Page 215 Driving stability control systems CONTROLS Overview Increasing or decreasing vehicle speed Button in the vehicle Using the cruise control rocker switch The set speed can be changed using the cruise control rocker switch on the steering wheel. Activating HDC ▷ Press the rocker switch up: the speed in‐...
  • Page 216 Driving stability control systems CONTROLS Variable sport steering The variable sport steering facilitates direct and agile handling with little steering effort. The varia‐ ble sports steering works independently of the current speed, varying the steering ratio in line with the steering angle. Online Edition for Part no.

  • Page 217: Driver Assistance Systems

    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.
  • Page 218 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 ▷...
  • Page 219 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.
  • Page 220 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.
  • Page 221 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.
  • Page 222 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‐...
  • Page 223 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Set function Button Function When the system is active, press the Reduce distance. button repeatedly until the desired func‐ Switch distance control on/off. tion is selected in the toolbar. The toolbar for As‐ sisted Driving mode is displayed at the bottom of Rocker switch: the instrument cluster.
  • Page 224 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Setting the speed With steering and traffic jam assistant. Maintaining and storing the speed Without steering and traffic jam assis‐ tant. The displays turn off. The stored set speed is deleted. Interrupting manually When active, press the button on the steering wheel: With steering and traffic jam assistant.
  • Page 225 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS ▷ Each time the rocker switch is tapped to the according to the traffic situation or the ambient resistance point, the set speed increases or conditions, for instance poor visibility. decreases by 1 mph/1 km/h. "CAR" ▷...
  • Page 226 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Changing between cruise control Display in the speedometer with/without distance control Depending on the equipment, a mark in the speedometer displays the status of the system. Safety information ▷ Green marking: system is ac‐ tive, the marking indicates the desired speed.
  • Page 227 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Detected vehicle Icon Description Symbol flashes gray: Icon Description The conditions are not adequate Green icon: for the system to work. A vehicle has been detected The system was deactivated but ahead of you. applies the brakes until you ac‐ tively resume control by press‐...
  • Page 228 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Displays in the Head-up Display Two-wheeled vehicles for instance might not be detected. Set speed Deceleration Some system information can also be displayed in the Head-up Display. The system does not decelerate in the following situations: The icon is displayed when the set speed is reached.
  • Page 229 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Cornering Weather The following restrictions can occur under unfav‐ orable weather or light conditions: ▷ Poorer vehicle detection. ▷ Short-term interruptions for vehicles that are already recognized. Drive attentively, and react to the current traffic situation. If necessary, intervene actively, for in‐ stance by braking, steering or evading.
  • Page 230 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Safety information ▷ "Adjust manually": detected speed limits can be applied manually. ▷ "Show anticipation": current and upcom‐ Warning ing speed limits are displayed in the in‐ The system cannot serve as a substitute for the strument cluster without being applied.
  • Page 231 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Steering Assistant Adapt to route Principle Principle The system can be configured so that the vehi‐ The Steering Assistant helps keep the vehicle in cle adapts the speed automatically to the route. the lane. For this purpose, the system executes For instance, the speed will be reduced in the supporting steering movements, for instance following situations, if necessary:...
  • Page 232 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS ▷ Cameras behind the windshield. Set function ▷ Front radar sensor. When the system is active, press the button repeatedly until the desired func‐ ▷ Radar sensors, side, front. tion is selected in the toolbar. The toolbar for As‐ ▷...
  • Page 233 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS The system does not perform supportive steer‐ Icon Description ing wheel movements. Yellow flashing steering wheel symbol: Interrupting automatically Lane marking driven over. The system interrupts the supporting steering The steering wheel vibrates movements automatically, for example in the fol‐ where applicable.
  • Page 234 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Displays on the steering wheel Icon Description Depending on equipment, yel‐ low flashing steering wheel sym‐ bol: Lane marking driven over. The steering wheel vibrates where applicable. Yellow steering wheel symbol and a signal sounds, if applica‐ ble: The two LED lights above the buttons illuminate analogously to the displays in the instrument...
  • Page 235 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Extended Traffic Jam warranted. Refer to the information in this Own‐ er’s Manual regarding the scope of the sys‐ Assistant tem’s operation and limitations. Principle System limits of the sensors Extended Traffic Jam Assistant supports the Additional information: driver with vehicle control in traffic jam situations.
  • Page 236 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Displays in the instrument ▷ The function is only available on certain street types, e.g. freeways. cluster ▷ Driving on a road without pedestrians or cy‐ clists. Icon Description ▷ Sufficient lane width. Indicator light green: system is ▷...
  • Page 237 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS System limits Safety information General information Warning The limits of the Steering and Lane Control As‐ The system cannot serve as a substitute for the sistant system apply. driver’s personal judgment in assessing the Additional information: traffic situation.
  • Page 238 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Changing lanes Displays in the instrument cluster Ensure that the traffic situation permits changing lanes. Icon Description Press the turn signal lever in the required di‐ rection to the pressure point for signaling Green steering wheel symbol. briefly.
  • Page 239 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Depending on the Icon Description equipment version: lane Green steering wheel symbol. change with active Gray line for lane marking on the appropriate side. guidance Green arrow symbol for lane- changing. Principle The system carries out a lane The system assists the driver when lane change.
  • Page 240 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Turn on adaptation to the course ▷ Adaptation to the course of the route is acti‐ vated. of the route ▷ The function must be available in the country "CAR" in which the vehicle is driven. "Settings"...
  • Page 241 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS ▷ Surround View with rearview camera, refer to page 255. Warning ▷ Panorama View, refer to page 260. Due to high speeds when PDC Park Distance Control is activated, the warning can be de‐ ▷ Remote 3D View, refer to page 262. layed due to physical circumstances.
  • Page 242 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Warning ▷ If selector lever position R is engaged when the engine is running. Signal tones ▷ Depending on the equipment version: while approaching detected obstacles at a speed slower than approx. 2.5 mph/4 km/h. The ac‐ General information tivation distance depends on the situation in An intermittent tone indicates when the vehicle...
  • Page 243 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Visual warning of damage to property. Actively intervene as warranted. Refer to the information in this Own‐ er’s Manual regarding the scope of the sys‐ tem’s operation and limitations. System limits of the sensors Additional information: ▷...
  • Page 244 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Depending on equipment Additionally, the safety information for the PDC Park Distance Control and the Automatic Parking version: emergency brake Assistant apply. function, Active PDC Additional information: ▷ PDC Park Distance Control, refer to page 241. Principle ▷...
  • Page 245 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS With Parking Assistant: Display side parking aid Principle The side protection warns of obstacles on the side of the vehicle. General information The system uses the ultrasonic sensors of the To protect the sides of the vehicle, obstacle Park Distance Control PDC and the Parking As‐...
  • Page 246 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Turning on/off Additionally, assistance functions can be shown in the display, e.g., help lines. Turning on automatically Safety information The system is switched on automatically if selec‐ tor lever position R is engaged when the engine is running.
  • Page 247 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Display on the Control Display Turning circle lines Toolbars The assistance functions can be activated man‐ ually via the toolbars on the sides of the Control Display. Move the Controller to the right, if needed. With corresponding equipment: "Camera image"...
  • Page 248 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS With Parking Assistant: The colored thresholds of the obstacle markings match the markings of the PDC Park Distance Parking Assistant Control. Principle Setting brightness and contrast With the rearview camera switched on: Move the Controller to the right, if needed. "Camera image"...
  • Page 249 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Overview the following functions during the parking opera‐ tion: Button in the vehicle ▷ Steering. ▷ Accelerating and braking. ▷ 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 Park assistance button traffic situation.
  • Page 250 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Display on the Control Display ▷ Min. length of gap between two objects: own vehicle length plus approx. 2.6 ft/0.8 m. System activated/deactivated ▷ Minimum depth: approx. 5 ft/1.5 m. Perpendicular parking: Icon Meaning ▷ Minimum width of the gap: own vehicle width plus approx.
  • Page 251 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS ▷ The parking operation is active. The sys‐ The status of the parking space search and tem takes over the steering. possible parking spaces are displayed on the Control Display. ▷ Parking space search is always active when‐ ever the vehicle is moving forward slow and Confirm the suggested parking space for the straight, even if the system is deactivated.
  • Page 252 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS No parking assistance ▷ When a maximum number of parking at‐ tempts or the time taken for parking is ex‐ The Automatic Parking Assistant does not offer ceeded. assistance in the following situations: ▷ When changing over to another function on ▷...
  • Page 253 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Depending on the ▷ PDC Park Distance Control, refer to page 241. equipment version: driving ▷ Automatic Parking Assistant, refer to out of a parking space page 248. using the parking assistant ▷ Tailgate, refer to page 100. Functional requirements Principle ▷...
  • Page 254 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS System limits Additionally, the safety information for the Park Distance Control PDC, the Automatic Parking The limits of the systems of the Park Distance Assistant and for opening the tailgate apply. Control PDC and the Parking Assistant apply. Additional information: ▷...
  • Page 255 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS with the instruction to take control of the ve‐ ▷ Steering movements when the vehicle is sta‐ hicle. tionary while storing the distance covered. ▷ The speed is not adapted to the distance Terminating the system traveled.
  • Page 256 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS The following assistance functions are automati‐ Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 35. cally displayed: Turning on/off ▷ Side parking aid. ▷ Door opening angle. Turning on automatically Safety information The system is switched on automatically if selec‐ tor lever position R is engaged when the engine is running.
  • Page 257 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Display on the Control Display Automatic camera perspective The automatic camera perspective shows a Overview steering-dependent view in the respective driv‐ ing direction. This perspective adapts to the respective driving situation. As soon as obstacles are detected, the view changes to a fixed display of the area in front or at the rear behind the bumper or, if necessary, changes to a side view.
  • Page 258 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS ▷ "Parking aid lines". Turning circle lines show the course of the small‐ est possible turning radius on a level road. ▷ "Obstacle mark.". Only one turning circle line is displayed after the ▷ "Settings": apply settings, for instance to steering wheel is turned past a certain angle.
  • Page 259 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Car wash view The system does not detect whether an obstacle moves later on. For this reason, at standstill, the markings are not shown anymore in the display after a certain time. The area next to the vehicle must be newly captured.
  • Page 260 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Setting brightness and contrast Additional information: PDC Park Distance Control, refer to page 241. Brightness and contrast can be adjusted with Surround View or Panorama View switched on. Malfunction Move the Controller to the right, if needed. A camera malfunction is displayed on the Control "Camera image"...
  • Page 261 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Display on the Control Display Depending on the equipment version, the func‐ tion can only be used when driving forward. Press the button when the engine is run‐ Additional information: ning. Surround View, refer to page 255. Depending on the driving direction, the image of the respective camera is displayed: Safety information...
  • Page 262 Plus: Remote 3D View and off. Principle Press the button. The BMW app and the pictures of the Surround Tilt the Controller to the right. View cameras in combination with the corre‐ "Settings" sponding equipment enable the display of the "Panorama View, GPS-based"...
  • Page 263 "General settings" ing from the side are detected sooner by the cross traffic warning than is possible from the "Data privacy" driver's seat. "Select services individually" "My BMW app & customer portal" General information "Remote 3D View" Turning on/off "CAR" "Settings"...
  • Page 264 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Overview "Cross Traffic Warning" "Cross traffic warning" Button in the vehicle Turning on automatically 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.
  • Page 265 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Display in the PDC Park Distance System limits Control view 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: ▷...

  • Page 266: Driving Comfort

    Driving comfort CONTROLS Driving comfort Vehicle features and depending on the equipment, the selected driv‐ ing mode. options Additional information: Driving Dynamics Control, refer to page 134. This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ cific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features and functions that are Adaptive M chassis not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due...
  • Page 267 Driving comfort CONTROLS Engine sound Depending on the equipment and national-mar‐ ket version, you may be able to configure the sound of the engine. "CAR" "Settings" "General settings" "Engine sound" Select the desired setting. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A37CC6 - VI/21...

  • Page 268: Climate Control

    Climate control CONTROLS Climate control Vehicle features and Automatic climate control options Overview This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ Buttons in the vehicle cific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features and functions that are not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected options or country versions.
  • Page 269 Climate control CONTROLS ▷ Air distribution, manual. Button Function ▷ Defrosting the windshield Seat heating, refer to page 122. Turning off Air conditioning. Complete system: Open Climate menu, such as for Press and hold the button until the the following settings: upper integrated automatic climate control body temperature adjustment, switches off.
  • Page 270 Climate control CONTROLS The air flow of the ventilation in the upper body Depending on the weather, the windshield and region heats or cools noticeably, depending on the side windows may fog up briefly when drive- the adjusted temperature. ready state is switched on. This does not change the set interior tempera‐...
  • Page 271 Climate control CONTROLS Press the button. "Level" The LED of the button is illuminated Set the desired intensity. with the AUTO program switched on. The selected intensity is shown on the climate control display. Via iDrive: Automatic recirculated-air "CAR" control "Settings"...
  • Page 272 Climate control CONTROLS Switch air recirculation on/off The air flow may be reduced automatically to save battery power. Using the button: Press the button. Manual air distribution The LED of the button is illuminated when the air-recirculation mode is switched on. Principle The air distribution for climate control can be ad‐...
  • Page 273 Climate control CONTROLS Microfilter/activated-charcoal ▷ Air distribution. filter ▷ AUTO program. The program is switched off automatically if the The microfilter removes dust and pollen from the settings on the front passenger side are incoming air. changed. The activated-charcoal filter also removes gas‐ eous pollutants from the outside air that enters Defrost function the vehicle.
  • Page 274 Climate control CONTROLS Rear automatic climate Front ventilation control Overview Buttons in the vehicle ▷ Lever for changing the air flow direction, ar‐ row 1. ▷ Thumbwheel for variable opening and closing of the air vents, arrow 2. Ventilation in rear, center Climate control functions Button Function...
  • Page 275 Climate control CONTROLS Switching on/off using iDrive The selected temperature is shown on the cli‐ mate control display. "CAR" Do not rapidly switch between different tempera‐ "Settings" ture settings. Otherwise, the automatic climate "Climate control" control will not have sufficient time to adjust the "Heating/ventilation"...
  • Page 276 Climate control CONTROLS ▷ Upper body region. maximum activation time to save the vehicle battery. The system will be available again af‐ ▷ Upper body region and floor area. ter the engine is started or after a short trip. ▷ Floor area.
  • Page 277 A minimum of 10 minutes should pass between Turning on setting/activating the departure time and the Switch on the display of the BMW display planned departure time to allow a sufficient pe‐ key. riod of time for the climate control.
  • Page 278 Activate the desired departure time. sufficient ventilation, e.g. in enclosed garages. Via BMW display key Switch on the display of the BMW display Warning key. When stationary climate control is in operation, "Preconditioning setting"...
  • Page 279 Otherwise, the engine cannot switch on automatically to climatize the Switching on via BMW display key car's interior. Switch on the display of the BMW display Via iDrive: key. "Preconditioning setting" "CAR" Tap on the icon.
  • Page 280 Activating the departure time via again as soon as the drive-ready state is acti‐ BMW display key vated and deactivated again. Switch on the display of the BMW display Observe the information about the intended use key. of the vehicle.
  • Page 281 ▷ Physical condition of the vehicle occupants, for instance fatigue. General information BMW recommends the use of genuine BMW Fragrancing is done at intervals in order to avoid fragrance cartridges. a habituation effect. The genuine BMW fragrance cartridges are not Two fragrance cartridges in the vehicle allow suitable for refilling.
  • Page 282 Climate control CONTROLS Two different fragrances can be selected in the The cartridge holder slides down. vehicle. "CAR" "Settings" "Climate control" "Fragrance" Select the desired fragrance. Switching fragrancing on/off, adjusting intensity Remove the cover of the fragrance cartridge. Hold the cover on the top to slide it from the "CAR"...
  • Page 283 Climate control CONTROLS Position fragrance cartridge such that the The cartridge holder slides down. chip faces away from the cartridge holder. Pull desired fragrance cartridge from the Insert the fragrance cartridge without pres‐ holder. sure into the cartridge holder. The cartridge Fragrance cartridge, arrow 1: first fragrance snaps lightly into place.

  • Page 284: Interior Equipment

    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...
  • Page 285 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.
  • Page 286 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.
  • Page 287 Interior equipment CONTROLS Deleting stored functions Do not damage the socket by using non-com‐ patible connectors. All stored functions will be deleted. The func‐ tions cannot be deleted individually. Safety information Press and hold the two outer buttons on the in‐ terior mirror simultaneously for approximately 10 seconds until the LED on the interior mirror Warning...
  • Page 288 Interior equipment CONTROLS USB port Front center console 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 78. In the center armrest Slide the cover forward.
  • Page 289 Qi capability and of other mo‐ bile devices, which support the Qi standard. ▷ Charging the BMW Display key. General information When inserting the mobile phone, make sure there are no objects between it and the wireless A USB port is located in the center console.
  • Page 290 Interior equipment CONTROLS Functional requirements ▷ The mobile phone must compatibly support the required Qi standard. If the mobile phone does not support the Qi standard, the mobile phone can be charged using a special Qi-compatible charging case. ▷ Standby state is switched on. ▷...
  • Page 291 Interior equipment CONTROLS LED displays LTE-Compensator - Information and User Manual Color Meaning Your car is equipped with a wireless charging tray (WCA) to charge your mobile phone and Blue The mobile phone is charging. connect it to the mobile network. To ensure the The blue LED stays illuminated once best possible connection a signal booster (LTE- the inserted mobile phone with Qi ca‐...
  • Page 292 BMW dealer. You must not remove the booster from the car nor use it with any other than the preinstalled coupling device or antenna.

  • Page 293: Storage Compartments

    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.
  • Page 294 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 94. 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.
  • Page 295 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 Slide the cover forward. Press the button. Closing the storage Two cup holders are located in the center con‐ compartment sole.
  • Page 296 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.

  • Page 297: Cargo Area

    Cargo area CONTROLS Cargo area Vehicle features and Warning options Improperly stowed objects can shift and be thrown into the car's interior, for instance in the This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ event of an accident or during braking and eva‐ cific and optional features offered with the series.
  • Page 298 Cargo area CONTROLS Lashing eyes in the cargo cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4. area If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to your ve‐ General information hicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage Attach load securing aids, such as lashing straps, load capacity of your vehicle.
  • Page 299 Cargo area CONTROLS Folding out the multifunction hook To slide the lashing eyes, press the button, ar‐ row 1. Make sure that the lashing eyes latch at the new position. Press on the multifunction hook and turn until it engages. Multifunction hook Retaining function for the cargo floor panel...
  • Page 300 Cargo area CONTROLS Storage compartment on Fold out the multifunction hook. Lower the cargo area floor, arrow 1, until it is the right side resting on the multifunction hook, arrow 2. General information Depending on the vehicle equipment, a storage compartment is located on the right side.
  • Page 301 Cargo area CONTROLS Storage compartment Depending on the vehicle equipment, the rear seat backrests can be folded down from the rear under the cargo floor panel or from the cargo area. Safety information General information There is a storage compartment under the cargo floor panel.
  • Page 302 Cargo area CONTROLS Folding down the center section to the protruding locking bracket and keep this area unobstructed. Fold down the center head restraint. Pull lever and fold the center section forward. NOTICE Vehicle parts can be damaged when folding down the rear backrest.
  • Page 303 Cargo area CONTROLS Cargo cover Cargo cover in the cargo area Push the rear edge of the cargo cover up and out of the side brackets, arrow 1. Safety information Warning Loose objects or devices with a cable connec‐ tion to the vehicle, for instance mobile phones, can be thrown about the car's interior while driving, for instance in the event of an accident, braking or evasive maneuver.

  • Page 304: Driving Tips

    Things to remember when driving DRIVING TIPS Things to remember when driving Vehicle features and Engine, transmission, and axle drive options Up to 1,200 miles/2,000 km This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ Do not exceed the maximum engine and road cific and optional features offered with the series.
  • Page 305 Things to remember when driving DRIVING TIPS General driving notes All-wheel drive can help improve drive power. Safety information Closing the tailgate NOTICE Safety information Objects in unpaved areas, for instance stones or branches, can damage the vehicle. There is Warning a risk of damage to property, among other po‐...
  • Page 306 Things to remember when driving DRIVING TIPS Safety information hot vehicle parts while driving, at idle or during parking. NOTICE Mobile communication devices When driving too quickly through too deep wa‐ ter, water can enter into the engine compart‐ in the vehicle ment, the electrical system or the transmission.
  • Page 307 Things to remember when driving DRIVING TIPS the pedals. Ensure that the floor mats are se‐ accident. Do not attempt to drive in idle state or curely fastened again after they were removed, with the engine switched off. for instance for cleaning. Brake disc corrosion Driving in wet conditions Corrosion on the brake discs and contamination...
  • Page 308 Things to remember when driving DRIVING TIPS Driving on racetracks damage to property. Driving with roof load only with activated Dynamic Stability Control. Warning Mounting The vehicle is not designed for use in M Sport Follow the installation instructions of the roof or motor sport type competition.

  • Page 309: Saving Fuel

    Saving fuel DRIVING TIPS Saving fuel Vehicle features and Close the windows and glass sunroof options Driving with the glass sunroof and windows open results in increased 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...
  • Page 310 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‐...
  • Page 311 Saving fuel DRIVING TIPS Overview ECO PRO limit speed ▷ "ECO PRO speed": activate ECO PRO speed. An ECO PRO tip is displayed if the speed of the set ECO PRO limit is exceeded. ▷ "Notification at:" Set the desired speed for the ECO PRO speed.
  • Page 312 Saving fuel DRIVING TIPS Displays in the instrument A pointer in the consumption display informs about the current driving style: cluster ▷ The current consumption in relation to the average consumption is displayed. General information ▷ Pointer in the area of arrow 1: display of the When ECO PRO driving mode is activated, the energy recovered by coasting or when brak‐...
  • Page 313 Saving fuel DRIVING TIPS Engine-Off / Coasting ▷ The selector lever is in selector lever position ▷ Engine and transmission are at operating Principle temperature. Under certain conditions the engine is automati‐ ▷ Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go function, cally decoupled from the transmission in the D ACC, not activated.
  • Page 314 Saving fuel DRIVING TIPS Displaying energy flow information Calling up the Driving style analysis "CAR" "Driving information" "CAR" "Energy flow" "Driving information" "Driving style analysis" System limits Display on the Control Display The function is not available under one of the fol‐ lowing conditions.
  • Page 315 Saving fuel DRIVING TIPS Online Edition for Part no. 01405A37CC6 - VI/21...

  • Page 316: Mobility

    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.
  • Page 317 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‐...

  • Page 318: Wheels And Tires

    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 318, contains all tire inflation pressure cific and optional features offered with the series.
  • Page 319 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Checking using tire inflation Reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor. pressure specifications in the tire With Tire Pressure Monitor: inflation pressure table The corrected tire inflation pressures are applied Determine the intended tire inflation pressure automatically. Make sure that the correct tire set‐ levels for the mounted tires.
  • Page 320 Tire pressure values up to Tire size Pressure specifications 100 mph/160 km/h in bar/PSI Rear: 275/40 R 2.4 / 35 X4 xDrive30i 20 106 V XL M Tire size Pressure specifications Emergency Speed up to a max. of in bar/PSI...
  • Page 321 Tire pressure values over 21 103 Y XL 100 mph/160 km/h Front: 245/45 R 2.5 / 36 20 103 V XL M X4 xDrive30i Without high-speed tuning feature Rear: 275/40 R 2.7 / 39 20 106 V XL M Emergency Speed up to a max.
  • Page 322 50 mph / 80 km/h T 135/80 R 18 4.2 / 60 104 M T 135/80 R 18 4.2 / 60 104 M With high-speed tuning feature X4 M40i Without high-speed tuning feature Online Edition for Part no. 01405A37CC6 - VI/21...
  • Page 323 Wheels and tires MOBILITY 245: nominal width in mm Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI 45: aspect ratio in % R: radial tire code Specifications in 18: rim diameter in inches bar/PSI with cold tires 96: load bearing capacity Y: speed code letter ZR tires: reinforced radial tire for speeds exceed‐...
  • Page 324 Wheels and tires MOBILITY 1921: tire age variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate. Tires with DOT codes meet the guidelines of the U.S. Department of Transportation. Traction Tire age The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C.
  • Page 325 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Tire damage RSC – Run-flat tires Run-flat tires, refer to page 328, are labeled with a circular icon containing the letters RSC marked General information on the sidewall. Inspect your tires regularly for damage, foreign objects lodged in the tread, and tread wear. Driving over rough or damaged road surfaces, as Winter and all-season tires with better cold well as debris, curbs and other obstacles can...
  • Page 326 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Safety information ported as needed. Do not repair damaged tires, but have them replaced. Warning Wheels and tires which are not suitable for your Warning vehicle can damage parts of the vehicle, for in‐ Tires can become damaged by driving over ob‐ stance due to contact with the body due to tol‐...
  • Page 327 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Recommended tire brands Safety information Warning If the vehicle is equipped with an M Sport dif‐ ferential and all-weather tires on 19 inch rims, this can alter handling, for instance the vehicle may skid. There may be a risk of accident or risk of damage to property.
  • Page 328 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Safety information tween the axles to achieve even wear. Further in‐ formation is available from a dealer's service cen‐ ter or another qualified service center or repair Warning shop. After rotating, check the tire pressure and correct, if needed.
  • Page 329 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Overview hazardous area in a safe place, such as be‐ hind a guardrail. Storage ▷ If necessary, set up a warning triangle at an appropriate distance. Tire repair set Principle With the tire repair set, minor tire damage can be sealed temporarily to enable continued driving.
  • Page 330 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Compressor Filling the tire with sealing compound Safety information DANGER If the exhaust pipe is blocked or ventilation is in‐ sufficient, harmful exhaust gases can enter into the vehicle. The exhaust gases contain pollu‐ tants which are colorless and odorless. In en‐ 1 Sealant bottle unlocking closed areas, exhaust gases can also accumu‐...
  • Page 331 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Pull filler hose completely out of the cover of With the compressor switched off, insert the the sealant bottle. Do not kink the hose. connector into the power socket in the vehi‐ cle interior. Slide the sealant bottle into the holder on the compressor housing, ensuring that it en‐...
  • Page 332 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Removing and stowing the sealant When the tire pressure does not reach at least 2 bar, contact a manufacturer service bottle center or another qualified service center or Unscrew the filler hose of the sealant bottle repair shop.
  • Page 333 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Tire chains Insert the connector into the power socket in the vehicle interior. Safety information Warning With the mounting of tire chains on unsuitable tires, the tire chains can come into contact with vehicle parts. There may be a risk of accident or risk of damage to property.
  • Page 334 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Remove hubcaps before using tire chains. If tires are being used that are not specified on the tire inflation pressure details on the vehicle, For mounting, align the hubcap with the groove such as tires with special approval, the system to the tire valve and press on all the way around needs to be actively reset.
  • Page 335 Wheels and tires MOBILITY ▷ After a tire or wheel replacement, a reset The measurement of the current tire inflation was performed with the correct tire infla‐ pressure is started. The measurement progress tion pressure. is displayed. ▷ After the tire inflation pressure was ad‐ Status display justed to a new value, a reset was per‐...
  • Page 336 Wheels and tires MOBILITY The target pressure is immediately adjusted if Tire settings, refer to page 335. the vehicle load status is changed in the tire set‐ Turn on drive-ready state and do not drive tings. off. Reset tire pressure: "Perform reset". Tire conditions Drive away.
  • Page 337 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Icon Possible cause Icon Possible cause Inflation was not carried out according There is a flat tire or a major tire pres‐ to specifications, for instance when the sure loss. tire has not been sufficiently inflated or in the case of a natural steady tire pres‐...
  • Page 338 Wheels and tires MOBILITY If a tire inflation pressure check is Measure required Reduce the vehicle speed. Do not exceed a speed of 80 mph/130 km/h. Message At the next opportunity, for instance at a filling An icon with a Check Control message appears station, check the tire inflation pressure in all on the Control Display.
  • Page 339 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Actions in the event of a flat tire Continued driving with a flat tire Follow the following when continuing to drive Normal tires with a damaged tire: Identify the damaged tire. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐ Check the tire pressure in all four tires, for in‐...
  • Page 340 Wheels and tires MOBILITY System limits ▷ Fault caused by systems or devices with the same radio frequency: after leaving the area of the interference, the system automatically Temperature becomes active again. The tire inflation pressure depends on the tire's ▷...
  • Page 341 Wheels and tires MOBILITY tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a ▷ After a tire or wheel replacement, an initializa‐ malfunction, the telltale will flash for approxi‐ tion was performed with the correct tire infla‐ mately one minute and then remain continuously tion pressure.
  • Page 342 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Messages Actions in the event of a flat tire General information Normal tires When a flat tire is indicated, DSC Dynamic Sta‐ Identify the damaged tire. bility Control is switched on, if needed. To do this, check the tire pressure in all four tires, for instance using the tire pressure dis‐...
  • Page 343 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Continued driving with a flat tire Do not continue driving. Contact a dealer’s serv‐ ice center or another qualified service center or Follow the following when continuing to drive repair shop. with a damaged tire: Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐ System limits vers.
  • Page 344 Wheels and tires MOBILITY jack, do not lie under the vehicle and do not switch on the drive-ready state. Warning When the vehicle jack is not inserted into the jacking point provided for this purpose, the ve‐ Warning hicle may be damaged or the vehicle jack may slip when it is being cranked up.
  • Page 345 Wheels and tires MOBILITY On a slight downhill gradient Unscrewing Attach the adapter to the lug lock bolt. Unscrew the lug lock bolt. Remove the adapter after unscrewing the lug bolt. Screwing on Attach the adapter to the lug lock bolt. If nec‐ essary, turn the adapter until it fits on the lug lock bolt.
  • Page 346 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Jacking points for the vehicle Hold the vehicle jack with one hand, arrow 1, jack and grasp the vehicle jack crank or lever with your other hand, arrow 2. The jacking points for the vehicle jack are lo‐ Insert the vehicle jack into the rectangular re‐...
  • Page 347 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Make sure that the vehicle jack foot stands Hand-tighten the remaining lug bolts and vertically and at a right angle beneath the tighten all lug bolts well in a crosswise pat‐ jacking point. tern. Turn the vehicle jack crank counterclockwise to retract the vehicle jack and lower the vehi‐...
  • Page 348 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Safety information Open the ratchet strap at the clasp, arrow 1. Warning The emergency wheel has particular dimen‐ sions. When driving with an emergency wheel, changed driving properties may occur, for in‐ stance reduced lane stability when braking, lon‐ ger braking distance, and changed self-steering properties in the limit area.

  • Page 349: Engine Compartment

    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‐...
  • Page 350 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‐...
  • Page 351 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. 01405A37CC6 - VI/21...

  • Page 352: Operating Materials

    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...
  • Page 353 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‐...
  • Page 354 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 ▷...
  • Page 355 Operating materials MOBILITY Take care not to add too much engine oil. Opening, refer to page 350. 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.
  • Page 356 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...
  • Page 357 Operating materials MOBILITY Coolant level Adding coolant Let the engine cool down. General information Opening the hood. Depending on the motorization, there are up to Opening, refer to page 350. two coolant reservoirs in the engine compart‐ Turn the lid of the coolant reservoir slightly ment.
  • Page 358 Follow the usage instructions on the washer fluid container. Use of BMW’s Windshield Washer Concentrate or the equivalent is recommended. The washer fluid reservoir is located in the en‐...

  • Page 359: Maintenance

    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‐...
  • Page 360 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.

  • Page 361: Replacing Components

    Replacing components MOBILITY Replacing components Vehicle features and switch on the wiper without a wiper blade in‐ stalled. options This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ NOTICE cific and optional features offered with the series. Folded-away wipers can be jammed when the It also describes features and functions that are hood is opened.
  • Page 362 Replacing components MOBILITY Headlight glass Insert the new wiper blade and press it on un‐ til it you hear it snap into the holder. The inside of the headlight glass can fog up in Fold down the wipers. cool or humid weather. When driving with the lights switched on, the condensation evaporates after a short time.
  • Page 363 Replacing components MOBILITY Register the battery to the Charging the battery vehicle Charge the battery only when the engine is off and via the starting aid terminals in the engine The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends compartment. that you have a service center or another quali‐ fied service center or repair shop register the ve‐...
  • Page 364 Replacing components MOBILITY Fuses Overview General information The fuses are located at different places in the vehicle. Safety information Warning The battery for the Mild-Hybrid technology is lo‐ Incorrect and repaired fuses can overload elec‐ cated under a cover in the engine compartment trical lines and components.
  • Page 365 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.

  • Page 366: Breakdown Assistance

    Breakdown Assistance MOBILITY Breakdown Assistance Vehicle features and Warning triangle options The warning triangle is located in the left storage compartment of the cargo area. This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ cific and optional features offered with the series. Open the cover on the left side trim. It also describes features and functions that are not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected options or country versions.
  • Page 367 BMW Roadside Assistance. In the event of a breakdown, data on the vehi‐ Park the vehicle in a safe place. cle's condition is transmitted to the BMW Road‐ side Assistance. Set the parking brake. There are various ways of contacting BMW Control Display is switched on.
  • Page 368 In addition, a text mes‐ sage appears on the Control Display. When BMW Accident Assistance is activated, Intelligent emergency call data on the vehicle's condition is sent to BMW. Principle Functional requirements In case of an emergency, an emergency call can ▷...
  • Page 369 Do not touch any components that are contact with the occupants of the vehicle and under voltage. initiates further steps to help. Even if you are unable to respond, the BMW Response Center can take further steps to Warning help you under certain circumstances.
  • Page 370 Breakdown Assistance MOBILITY Starting aid terminals If the first starting attempt is not successful, wait a few minutes before making another at‐ The starting aid terminal in the engine compart‐ tempt in order to allow the discharged battery ment acts as the positive battery terminal. to recharge.
  • Page 371 Breakdown Assistance MOBILITY Safety information There is a risk of damage to property, among other potential damage. ▷ Lift the vehicle using suitable means. Warning ▷ Do not lift or secure the vehicle by its tow If the approved gross vehicle weight of the tow‐ fitting, body parts, or suspension parts.
  • Page 372 Breakdown Assistance MOBILITY Safety information ▷ Do not exceed a towing distance of 3 miles/5 km. ▷ When starting to tow the vehicle, make sure NOTICE that the tow rope is taut. If the tow fitting is not used as intended, there may be damage to the vehicle or to the tow fit‐...

  • Page 373: Vehicle Care

    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. ▷...
  • Page 374 Vehicle care products state off in car washes. General information General information BMW recommends using vehicle care and In a car wash, the vehicle must be able to roll cleaning products from BMW. Suitable vehicle freely. care products are available from a dealer’s serv‐...
  • Page 375 Vehicle Care MOBILITY Matte paintwork Caring for special components Only use cleaning and care products suitable for Light-alloy wheels vehicles with matte paintwork. When cleaning the vehicle, use only neutral rim Leather care cleaners having a pH value from 5 to 9. Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or steam cleaners Remove dust from the leather regularly, using a above 140 ℉/60 ℃.
  • Page 376 Vehicle Care MOBILITY Plastic components Make sure that there is sufficient clearance for the pedals. Ensure that the floor mats are se‐ curely fastened again after they were removed, NOTICE for instance for cleaning. Cleaning agents that contain alcohol or sol‐ vents, such as lacquer thinners, heavy-duty The floor mats can be removed from the car's in‐...
  • Page 377 Vehicle Care MOBILITY Further information is available from a dealer's service center or another qualified service center or repair shop. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A37CC6 - VI/21...

  • Page 378: Reference

    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 X4 Width with mirrors in/mm 84.2/2,138 Width without mirrors in/mm 76.3/1,938...
  • Page 379 5,379/2,440 Payload lbs/kg 1,010/458 Approved front axle weight lbs/kg 2,579/1,170 Approved rear axle weight lbs/kg 3,109/1,410 X4 M40i powered by BMW M Approved gross vehicle weight lbs/kg 5,512/2,500 Payload lbs/kg 957/434 Approved front axle weight lbs/kg 2,668/1,210 Approved rear axle weight...

  • Page 380: Appendix

    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. 01405A37CC6 - VI/21...
  • Page 381 Appendix REFERENCE Online Edition for Part no. 01405A37CC6 - VI/21...

  • Page 382: Everything From A To Z

    Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Everything from A to Z Index Air drying, see air conditioning Air flow, automatic climate control Air outlets, see Ventilation 3D View, see Surround View Air pressure, tires 48V technology, see Mild Hybrid technol‐ Air quality Alarm system Alarm, unintentional...
  • Page 383 Blu-ray, see Owner's Handbook for Navigation, tertainment and Communication Entertainment, Communication AUTO H button, see Parking brake BMW Accident Assistance Automatic activation, see Climate control BMW Assist, see Owner's Manual for Navigation, rules Entertainment and Communication Automatic car wash BMW Digital Key Automatic climate control...
  • Page 384 Climate control Climate control rules Car wash Closing with the Key Card Car wash, automatic Closing with the smartphone, see BMW Digital Catalytic converter, see Hot exhaust gas sys‐ Clothes hooks CBS Condition Based Service Coasting Cell phone, see Owner's Manual for Navigation, Coasting with engine decoupled, see Coast‐...
  • Page 385 Device list Cooling, maximum Diagnosis connection Cooling system Digital Key Cornering light Digital Key, see BMW Digital Key Corrosion on brake discs Dimensions Cosmetic mirror Dimmable exterior mirrors Cross traffic warning Dimmable interior mirror Online Edition for Part no. 01405A37CC6 - VI/21...
  • Page 386 Driving mode, see Driving Dynamics Con‐ Display key trol Display key, malfunction Driving notes, general Display key, see BMW display key Driving on bad roads Display lighting, see Instrument lighting Driving out of parking space Display, notifications, BMW Intelligent Personal...
  • Page 387 Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Emergency service, see BMW Accident Assis‐ Exterior mirrors tance Exterior mirrors, malfunction Emergency service, see BMW Roadside Assis‐ External start, see Jump-starting tance Eyelet for towing Emergency stop assistant Eyes, see Lashing eyes in the cargo area...
  • Page 388 General driving notes Hills General settings Hill start assistant, see Drive-off assistant Gesture Control Holder for beverages, front Gestures, see BMW Gesture Control Holder for beverages, rear Glare shield, see Sun visor HomeLink, see Integrated Universal Remote Glass sunroof, electric Control...
  • Page 389 Individual air distribution Keyless Go, see Comfort Access Individual settings, see Driver profiles Key, mechanical Inductive charging, smartphone, see Wireless Key, see BMW display key charging tray Key, see Vehicle key Inflation pressure, tires Kickdown, Steptronic transmission Inflation pressure warning TPM, tires...
  • Page 390 Mobile devices, managing rack Mobile phone, connecting Lumbar support Mobile phone, see Owner's Manual for Naviga‐ tion, Entertainment and Communication Mobile Service, see BMW Accident Assis‐ tance Mobile Service, see BMW Roadside Assis‐ Maintenance tance Maintenance recommendations Mobility System, see Tire repair set...
  • Page 391 Overwintering, see Long-term vehicle stor‐ Navigation, see Owner's Manual for Navigation, Entertainment and Communication Owner's Manual, printed Neck restraints, front, see Head restraints Owner's Manual via voice operation, BMW Intelli‐ front gent Personal Assistant Neck restraints, rear, see Head restraints rear...
  • Page 392 Communication Reset, vehicle data Rain sensor Reset, vehicle settings Rear automatic climate control Restricted Driving, see BMW Digital Key Rear automatic climate control, lock control ele‐ RESUME button, Active Cruise Control ments Online Edition for Part no. 01405A37CC6 - VI/21...
  • Page 393 Stop&Go function Set system language, see Language Set time, see Time Safe braking Setting, Control Display Safe Share function, see BMW Digital Key Settings, general Safety belt reminder for driver's seat and front Settings, locking/unlocking passenger seat Settings, seats and head restraints...
  • Page 394 Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Smartphone Integration, Android Auto prepara‐ Starting the engine with the Key Card tion Stationary climate control via Remote Engine Smartphone Integration, Apple CarPlay prepara‐ Start tion Stations, AM/FM, see Owner's Handbook for Smartphone, see Owner's Manual for Navigation, Navigation, Entertainment, Communication Entertainment and Communication Status control display, tires...
  • Page 395 Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Switch for driving dynamics, see Driving Dynam‐ Tire inflation pressure monitoring, see TPM ics Control Tire inflation pressure monitor TPM Symbols and displays Tire marking SYNC program, automatic climate control Tire pressure System settings, see General settings Tire Pressure Monitor Tire Pressure Monitor, reset Tire repair set...
  • Page 396 Vehicle key, malfunction Turn signals, high beams, headlight flasher Vehicle key, replacing the battery Vehicle key with display, malfunction Vehicle key with display, see BMW display Vehicle paint, care Ultrasonic sensors, see Sensors of the vehi‐ Vehicle status Vehicle storage...
  • Page 397 Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Washer system Washing the vehicle Washing, vehicle xDrive Wash view, Surround View Water on roads Water, see Condensation water under the parked vehicle Website, see Internet Weights Welcome light during unlocking Welcome lights Welcome screen, driver profiles Wheel base, vehicle Wheels and tires Wheels and tires, exchange...
  • Page 398 *BL5A37CC600H* 01405A37CC6 ue Online Edition for Part no. 01405A37CC6 - VI/21...
  • Page 399 California Proposition 65 Warning For vehicles sold in California: Online Edition for Part no. 01405A37CC6 - VI/21...
  • Page 400 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. *BL5A37CC600H* 01405A37CC6 ue Online Edition for Part no. 01405A37CC6 - VI/21...

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