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Content OWNER'S MANUAL. BMW i4 GRAN COUPE. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A546C7 - II/22...
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The more familiar you are with your vehicle, the better control you will have on the road. We therefore strongly suggest: Read this Owner's Manual before starting off in your new BMW i. Also use the Integrated Owner's Manual in your vehicle. It contains important notes on vehicle operation that will help you make full use of the technical fea- tures available in your BMW i.
CONTROLS Dashboard ......................Sensors of the vehicle ..................Operating condition of the vehicle ..............BMW iDrive ......................BMW Remote Software Upgrade ..............Personal settings ....................Opening and closing ..................Seats, mirrors and steering wheel ..............Transporting children safely ................Driving .........................
After a software update in the vehicle BMW Driver’s Guide app After a vehicle software update, such as via The BMW Driver's Guide app shows all serial, Remote Software Upgrade, the Integrated national-market and optional equipment that Owner's Manual for the vehicle will contain the is currently available, and will be available in latest information.
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Information NOTES Symbols and displays Symbols in the Owner's Manual Icon Meaning Precautions that must be followed in order to avoid the possibility of injury to yourself and to others as well as The symbols on parts of the vehicle indicate serious damage to the vehicle.
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Owner's Manual, refer to the Supple- ▷ Information on the vehicle. Do not remove mentary Owner's Manuals. stickers. Your BMW service center is happy to answer ▷ Technical vehicle data. any questions that you may have about the ▷...
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Operating, servicing and maintaining a pas- BMW parts and accessories have been tested senger vehicle or off-highway motor vehicle by BMW for their safety and suitability in BMW can expose you to chemicals including en- vehicles. gine exhaust, carbon monoxide, phthalates,...
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Specifications for maintenance measures: identification number. Depending on the coun- try, the vehicle owner can be identified with the ▷ BMW maintenance system. vehicle identification number, license plate and Maintenance, refer to page 327. corresponding authorities. In addition, there ▷...
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Information NOTES vehicle condition, component usage, mainte- other qualified service center or repair shop nance recommendations, events or faults can performs repair or servicing work. be stored temporarily or permanently. Data entry and data transfer into This information generally documents the the vehicle state of a component, a module, a system, or the surrounding area, for instance:...
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NOTES Information The sound and picture from the mobile devices Any collection, processing, and use of personal can be played back and displayed through the data above and beyond that needed to provide multimedia system. Certain information is the services must always be based on a legal transferred to the mobile devices at the same permission, contractual arrangement or con- time.
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Information NOTES Right nameplate This data can help provide a better under- standing of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. EDR data is recorded by your vehicle only if a nontrivial crash situation occurs; no data is re- corded by the EDR under normal driving condi- tions and no personal data, for instance name, gender, age, and crash location, are recorded.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Adminis- tration NHTSA, in addition to notifying BMW of North America, LLC, P.O. Box 1227, Westwood, New Jersey 07675-1227, Telephone 1-800-831-1117.
Have work on the vehicle, in particular main- tenance and repair, performed by an author- While driving ized BMW i dealer’s service center or another A Check Control message is displayed. qualified service center or repair shop. During and shortly after the charging...
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NOTES Safety of the high-voltage system Actions in the event of a message While driving Stop immediately. Park the vehicle in a safe place. Exit the vehicle. Establish and keep a sufficient distance to the vehicle. Alert emergency personnel. During and shortly after the charging process If necessary, exit the vehicle.
Owner's Manual media NOTES Owner's Manual media Vehicle equipment and Printed Owner's Manual options Principle This chapter describes model-specific equip- The printed Owner's Manual shows all serial, ment, systems and functions that are available national-market and optional equipment that now and will be available in the future, even if is currently available, and will be available in they are not available in the owned vehicle.
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NOTES Owner's Manual media Scrolling through the Owner's Manual Swipe up or down 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 descrip- tion or the main menu of the Integrated Owner's Manual will be displayed.
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Owner's Manual media NOTES Online Edition for Part no. 01405A546C7 - II/22...
QUICK REFERENCE Getting in Getting in Opening and closing Locking with the vehicle key Close the driver's door. Vehicle key Press the button on the vehicle key. All vehicle access points are locked. Buttons for the central locking system Overview Buttons on the vehicle key.
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Getting in QUICK REFERENCE Displays, control elements To switch off the alarm: press any button. Access to the cargo area In the vicinity of the steering wheel Opening the cargo area Light switch element 2 Turn signal indicator, high beams ▷...
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Canceling voice control Press the button on the steering wheel BMW iDrive or ›Cancel‹. Principle BMW iDrive is the vehicle’s display and operat- ing concept and includes a wide range of func- tions. Buttons on the Controller Button Function Call up the main menu.
Set-up and use QUICK REFERENCE Set-up and use Seats, mirrors and steering Adjusting the head restraint wheel Adjusting the height: manual head restraints Manually adjustable seats ▷ To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and Longitudinal direction push the head restraint down. 2 Thigh support ▷...
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QUICK REFERENCE Set-up and use Adjusting the steering wheel Adjusting the distance ▷ Back: press the button and push the head Fold the lever down completely. restraint toward the rear. Grip the steering wheel with both hands ▷ Forward: pull the head restraint toward the and move the steering wheel to the prefer- front.
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Set-up and use QUICK REFERENCE Storing settings To enter a new destination or start guid- ance, tap on the search box or select entry Set the desired position. from the search history. Enter at least two characters. Press the button. The LED lights up. If necessary, start search for point of inter- Press the desired button 1 or 2 while the est categories from the points of interest...
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QUICK REFERENCE Set-up and use ▷ Via iDrive: "Accept" ▷ Press the button on the steering wheel. ▷ Use the thumbwheel on the steering wheel to select from the list in the instrument clus- ter: "Accept" Dialing a number "TEL" "More"...
On the road QUICK REFERENCE On the road Driving Drive-ready state in detail Functional requirements Drive-ready state Driving is possible when the following prereq- uisites are met: General information ▷ The state of high-voltage battery charge is Activated drive-ready state is the equivalent of sufficient.
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QUICK REFERENCE On the road Parking brake Releasing the selector lever lock Setting the parking brake Pull the switch. The LED on the switch and the indica- tor light in the instrument cluster are il- luminated. Releasing the parking brake Press the button.
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On the road QUICK REFERENCE Light and view Lights and lighting Buttons in the vehicle Turn signal, high beams, headlight flasher Icon Function Lights off. Turn signal Daytime driving lights. Parking lights. Automatic headlight control. Adaptive lighting functions. Low beams. ▷...
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QUICK REFERENCE On the road Adjusting the rain sensor sensitivity ▷ Normal wiper speed: position 2. ▷ Fast wiper speed: position 3. Turn off the window wiper system and flick wipe Turn the thumbwheel on the wiper lever. Cleaning the windshield Press the lever down.
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On the road QUICK REFERENCE Icon Function Icon Function Air recirculation mode. Defrost function. Automatic recirculated-air con- Rear window defroster. trol. Fresh air. Buttons, rear automatic climate control Air flow. Air distribution. SYNC program. Icon Function Seat heating. Automatic program. Active seat ventilation.
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"All apps" The friction during hard braking may produce brake dust and make the rims dirty. Brake dust "BMW Assistance" can be removed by cleaning the rims. BMW Select the desired service. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A546C7 - II/22...
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QUICK REFERENCE Teleservices Teleservices are services that help to maintain vehicle mobility. Teleservices can comprise the following serv- ices: ▷ BMW Roadside Assistance. ▷ BMW Accident Assistance. ▷ Teleservice Call. ▷ Your dealer’s service center. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A546C7 - II/22...
CONTROLS Dashboard Dashboard Vehicle equipment and now and will be available in the future, even if they are not available in the owned vehicle. options Additional information: Vehicle equipment, refer to page 7. This chapter describes model-specific equip- ment, systems and functions that are available In the vicinity of the steering wheel Safety switch Unlocking...
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Dashboard CONTROLS Parking lights With Steering Assistant 214: Cruise control, distance control and lane guidance on/off Automatic headlight control Adaptive lighting functions Automatic High Beam Assis- Cruise control: to store the speed tant Speed Limit Assistant: accept Low beams suggested speed Interrupt or continue cruise control Instrument lighting Active Cruise Control: increase...
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CONTROLS Dashboard Telephone, see Owner's Manual Wipers for Navigation, Entertainment and Communication Rain sensor Thumbwheel for selecting config- uration menus for instrument cluster and Head-up display Cleaning the windshield Using infotainment selection lists in the instrument cluster Horn, entire surface 11 Pitman arm, right Steering wheel heating 14 Adjusting the steering wheel...
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Dashboard CONTROLS In the vicinity of the center console Control Display 4 Button for glove compartment 2 Ventilation 5 Controller with buttons Hazard warning system Automatic Hold Climate control Parking brake Defrost function Driving Dynamics Control Rear window defroster SPORT drive mode COMFORT drive mode Radio/multimedia, see Owner's Manual for Navigation, Entertainment, and Communi-...
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CONTROLS Dashboard Parking assistance systems 10 Selector lever Panorama view Dynamic Stability Control In the vicinity of the headliner Emergency Call, SOS Reading lights Operating the electric glass sun- Interior lights roof Indicator light, front passenger airbag Online Edition for Part no. 01405A546C7 - II/22...
Sensors of the vehicle CONTROLS Sensors of the vehicle Vehicle equipment and Cameras options Front camera This chapter describes model-specific equip- ment, systems and functions that are available now and will be available in the future, even if they are not available in the owned vehicle. Additional information: Vehicle equipment, refer to page 7.
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CONTROLS Sensors of the vehicle Rearview camera ▷ The camera has overheated due to exces- sive temperatures and temporarily turned off. ▷ During calibration of the camera immedi- ately after vehicle delivery. If applicable, a Check Control message will be displayed when the system limits are reached.
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Sensors of the vehicle CONTROLS Radar sensors, side, rear If applicable, a Check Control message will be displayed when the system limits are reached. Ultrasound sensors Ultrasonic sensors, front The radar sensors are located in the areas shown. Functional requirement of the radar sensors The areas of the radar sensors are clean and The ultrasonic sensors of the parking assis-...
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CONTROLS Sensors of the vehicle Ultrasonic sensors, side ▷ In case of external interference of the ultra- sound, for instance from passing vehicles, loud machines or other ultrasonic sources. ▷ Under certain weather conditions, e.g., high moisture, wet conditions, snowfall, cold, ex- treme heat, or strong wind.
Operating condition of the vehicle CONTROLS Operating condition of the vehicle Vehicle equipment and In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured against rolling away, follow the following: options ▷ Set the parking brake. ▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope, This chapter describes model-specific equip- turn the front wheels in the direction of ment, systems and functions that are available...
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CONTROLS Operating condition of the vehicle Standby, manual In some situations, the idle state is not set au- tomatically, for instance during a phone call or when the low beams are switched on. General information Standby can be switched back on after the ve- Establishing idle state when hicle is automatically set to idle state.
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Operating condition of the vehicle CONTROLS If the drive-ready state is turned ▷ Pressing the Start/Stop button. on, the vehicle ready to drive ▷ Releasing the parking brake. and READY is displayed in the ▷ Opening and closing the doors or win- instrument cluster.
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CONTROLS Operating condition of the vehicle The drive-ready state is switched off automati- cally if the driver's seat belt is not buckled when the driver's door is opened. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A546C7 - II/22...
Additional information: Vehicle equipment, refer to page 7. Display and operating concept Principle BMW iDrive is the vehicle’s display and operat- ing concept and includes a wide range of func- tions. Menu Access to apps and vehicle functions. A fil- General information ter for "All apps"...
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Icon Meaning Telephone status information Sound output active. Sound output deactivated. Icon Meaning Activation word active. Active call. BMW ID or driver profile. Signal strength. Destination guidance active. SIM card missing. Quick link. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A546C7 - II/22...
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Selecting the menu item activates or deacti- "Add to shortcuts" vates the function. Shortcuts can only be created with an active Icon Meaning BMW ID or a driver profile. Function is activated. Function is deactivated. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A546C7 - II/22...
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CONTROLS BMW iDrive Executing a function Control Display Swipe from top to bottom on the control Automatic on/off display. The Control Display is turned on automatically Tap the desired shortcut. when the vehicle is unlocked or as soon as the The function will work immediately.
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BMW iDrive CONTROLS Controller Button Function Go to previous display range. General information The buttons can be used to open the menus Call up the Options menu. directly. The Controller can be used to select menu items and enter the settings.
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CONTROLS BMW iDrive Operating via the Controller Deleting Icon Function Opening the main menu Press Controller: delete a letter or num- Press the button. ber. Hold the Controller down: delete all let- The main menu is displayed. ters or numbers.
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BMW iDrive CONTROLS Entering letters and numbers Using alphabetical lists ▷ Enter characters as they are displayed on Alphabetical lists with more than 30 entries the Control Display. permit a direct jump to letters for which an en- try exists.
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▷ "Add to shortcuts": define menu item as shortcut. Principle Entering letters and numbers The BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant is a personal assistant that enables natural voice Input operation of various vehicle functions. The Tap the icon or touchscreen as neces- Personal Assistant simplifies the operation of sary.
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In addition to the preset activation word, a per- voice control feature: sonal activation word can be set up with an ac- tive BMW ID or a driver profile. The personal activation word can also be changed or de- ▷...
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CONTROLS BMW iDrive Communication Supported voice assistants can be used with a connected smartphone in the vehicle. In addi- For example, when a mobile phone is con- tion to the preset or personal activation word, nected, calls can be started or SMS can be the activation word from connected third-party sent.
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To use the functions, rent context are displayed in the widget of data is transmitted to a service provider via an the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant. encrypted connection and stored locally there. An active ConnectedDrive contract is required Settings for online voice processing.
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CONTROLS BMW iDrive Using the voice activation of the This also applies to safety-related functions and systems. smartphone ▷ Certain noises can be detected and may Depending on the device, a smartphone con- lead to problems. Keep the doors and win- nected to the vehicle can be used via voice dows closed.
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BMW iDrive CONTROLS accident. Only use the systems or devices when the traffic situation allows. As war- ranted, stop and use the systems and devi- ces while the vehicle is stationary. Overview The following overview shows possible func- them. The range of functions depends on the tions and the suitable connection types for vehicle equipment and the mobile device.
Standby must be turned on to search for a ments or quality improvements available. software upgrade. General information Automatic search BMW recommends performing the Remote The vehicle regularly searches for updates in Software Upgrade as soon as it becomes the background. available.
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"Remote Software Upgrade" with limited mobile network availability. 5. ▷ Display currently installed version: Download the upgrade in the BMW app to "Installed version:" the smartphone. ▷ Display new available version: Follow the instructions in the BMW app.
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CONTROLS BMW Remote Software Upgrade ▷ The installation may take around 20 mi- ▷ Close the windows. nutes. ▷ Close the glass sunroof. ▷ The installation cannot be terminated. ▷ Close the trunk. ▷ The vehicle cannot be used during the in- ▷...
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Malfunction In the event of a malfunction, follow the in- structions on the control display or in the BMW app. If the malfunction cannot be remedied, contact a dealer's service center or another qualified service center or a repair shop.
Principle tions. The vehicle offers different services, whose ▷ Phone book. use requires a data transfer to BMW or a serv- ▷ Online data, for instance Favorites, cookies. ice provider. The data transfer can be deacti- ▷ Office data, for instance voice memos.
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The vehicle key must be in the If there is no login via the BMW ID and no vehicle. driver profile is activated, the vehicle is in the guest profile.
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The PIN can be used to activate the 3. ▷ "Log in with My BMW App" BMW ID or the driver profile, even if the as- Scan the displayed QR code to accept signed vehicle key or the assigned digital the BMW ID from the BMW app.
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BMW ID or driver profile is done according to ▷ A BMW ID has not yet been added or a the following priority: driver profile has not yet been created. ▷...
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Selecting a profile picture Transfer of the vehicle key The profile picture can be selected from the A vehicle key that is assigned to a BMW ID or a predefined profile pictures. driver profile can be used to view or change The personal profile picture from the BMW the stored personal settings.
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When the vehicle was unlocked from the BMW app. The use of personal settings that are stored for a BMW ID in other vehicles is subject to techni- cal limitations. For example, settings may be stored for a system that is not available, or available in a non-compatible version, in other vehicles.
Meaning market version, various settings are possible Unlock. for the button functions. A BMW ID or a driver profile with personal set- tings can be assigned to a vehicle key. Lock. To provide information on maintenance rec- Remote Engine Start.
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If the lost vehicle key has an assigned BMW ID or driver profile, the connection to this vehicle key must be deleted. A new vehicle key can then be assigned to the BMW ID or driver pro- file.
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CONTROLS Opening and closing Removing the integrated key Unlocking via the door lock Press the button, arrow 1, and pull out the Pull and hold the door handle outward with integrated key, arrow 2. one hand. Pull off frame from integrated key. Unlock the door lock with the integrated key by turning it counterclockwise.
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Opening and closing CONTROLS Emergency detection of the vehicle Overview Door pin for manual locking of the driver's door. It is not possible to switch on the drive-ready state if the vehicle key has not been detected. Locking the vehicle Proceed as follows in this case: Close the driver's door.
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In addition, the following functions are exe- cuted: Warning ▷ If a BMW ID or a driver profile was assigned For some national-market versions, unlock- to the vehicle key, this BMW ID or driver ing from the inside is only possible with par- profile will be activated.
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After opening one of the front doors, the vehi- ▷ Welcome lights, refer to page 159. cle is ready for operation. ▷ BMW ID/driver profiles, refer to page 65. The lighting functions may depend on the am- bient brightness. Actions during locking Locking the vehicle...
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CONTROLS Opening and closing Unlock vehicle When the driver walks away from the unlocked vehicle with the vehicle key, the vehicle will be locked. General information The function is available with Comfort Access. The vehicle will be unlocked when an author- ized vehicle key is detected in the unlocking zone.
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It can be used to unlock and and lock the vehicle. lock the vehicle. Additional information: Additional information: BMW Digital Key, refer to page 82. Key Card, refer to page 81. Locking/unlocking the vehicle General information The Key Card is available with Comfort Access.
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▷ The Remote Services of the BMW app in- There is a risk of damage to property, among clude the option to lock and unlock a vehi- other potential damage. Cover the edges and cle.
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Opening and closing CONTROLS In the interior Carrying the vehicle key with you, e.g., in your pants pocket, is sufficient. Opening the cargo area The key is automatically detected near the ve- hicle. Press the button in the storage com- partment of the driver's door.
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CONTROLS Opening and closing ▷ If the vehicle drives off with a jerky move- ment. Warning ▷ By pressing the button on the outside of The tailgate swings back and up when it the cargo area. Pressing it again opens the opens.
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Opening and closing CONTROLS Trunk emergency unlocking Before the cargo area opens, the hazard warn- ing system flashes. Moving a foot again will stop the opening proc- cedure. The subsequent foot movement will close the cargo area again. Closing the cargo area Perform the foot movement for opening the cargo area.
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Key Card. A vehicle key must be located in the vehicle to deactivate the Key Card. When the BMW Digital Key is activated for the vehicle, a digital key can be used instead of the vehicle key.
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General information A BMW ID or a driver profile with individual set- Digital key allows the sharing of digital keys tings can be assigned to a digital key. with other people. This option is available via...
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The digital remote control key must be ena- Deleted digital keys cannot be restored. bled again to be able to use BMW Digital Key again. Deleting the digital master key "MENU"...
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Opening and closing CONTROLS Sale of the smartphone Overview Delete all digital keys on the smartphone prior to selling the smartphone. This ensures that the smartphone can no longer be used for the vehicle. Sale of the vehicle Prior to selling a vehicle, reset the Digital Key function or remove the vehicle from the Con- nectedDrive account of the current vehicle owner.
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In the valet parking mode, it is not possible to an assigned PIN: enter the access data change vehicle settings via iDrive. Settings for the BMW ID. stored in a BMW ID or a guest profile cannot be changed. Personal data cannot be dis- played. Settings...
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Opening and closing CONTROLS Touchless unlocking/locking ▷ "Flash on lock/unlock" Unlocking is signaled by blinking twice, "MENU" locking by blinking once. "Vehicle apps" ▷ With alarm system: "Doors and windows" "Sound on lock/unlock" "Comfort access" Unlocking is confirmed with two sound Select the desired setting: signals, locking is confirmed with one ▷...
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CONTROLS Opening and closing Operating the cargo area with the vehi- ▷ Opening a door, the hood, or the cargo cle key is disabled. area. ▷ Movements in the interior. Adjusting the opening height ▷ Changes in the vehicle inclination, for in- You can set how far the tailgate can be stance, during attempts at stealing a wheel opened.
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Opening and closing CONTROLS Panic mode Tilt alarm sensor You can trigger the alarm system if you find The inclination of the vehicle is monitored. yourself in a dangerous situation. The alarm system responds in situations such as attempts to steal a wheel or when the vehi- ▷...
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When a window is frequently opened to the same position, this task can be performed by On the external door handle the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant. For in- stance when the same parking garage is fre- Principle quently used.
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Opening and closing CONTROLS Close the windows In addition to locking, the windows and glass sunroof with sun protection will be closed. ▷ Pull the switch to the resistance Depending on the vehicle equipment, exterior point. mirrors are folded in unless they were folded in The window closes while the switch while locking.
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CONTROLS Opening and closing Glass sunroof The window closes with limited jam protec- tion. If the closing force exceeds a specific threshold, closing is interrupted. Safety information Pull the switch past the resistance Warning point again within approx. 4 seconds and hold it there.
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Opening and closing CONTROLS Overview The vehicle key is automatically detected near the vehicle. Button in the vehicle General information The function is available with Comfort Access. Functional prerequisite Carry the vehicle key with you, for instance in your pants pocket. Closing glass sunroof Opening/closing the glass sun- roof/sun protection.
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CONTROLS Opening and closing Opening/closing the glass sunroof and Pressing the switch again stops the motion. sun protection separately ▷ Briefly press out the switch twice in succes- ▷ Slide switch back to the re- sion toward the front past the resistance sistance point and hold.
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Opening and closing CONTROLS During initialization, the glass sunroof closes Close all doors. without jam protection. Push the switch forward past the resistance Make sure that the closing path is clear. point and hold. The glass sunroof closes with limited jam Initializing the system protection.
CONTROLS Seats, mirrors and steering wheel Seats, mirrors and steering wheel Vehicle equipment and Warning options With a backrest inclined too far to the rear, the protective effect of the seat belt can no This chapter describes model-specific equip- longer be ensured. There is a risk of sliding ment, systems and functions that are available under the seat belt in an accident.
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Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Setting the longitudinal direction Adjusting the height Warning Unexpected movements of the seat while driving may occur if the seat is unlocked. Ve- hicle control could be lost. There is a risk of accident. After adjusting, move the seat for- ward or back slightly, making sure the seat engages properly.
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General information The seat setting for the driver's seat is stored in the active BMW ID or in the active driver pro- file. If the BMW ID or the driver profile is reacti- vated at a later time, the saved position will be called up automatically.
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Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Thigh support Adjusting the backrest width ▷ Press the front section of the but- Sport seat ton: The backrest width decreases. ▷ Press the rear section of the button: The backrest width increases. Calibrating the front seats General information As soon as the electric seat setting no longer Pull the lever at the front of the seat and push...
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CONTROLS Seats, mirrors and steering wheel Seat belts ries, for instance in the event of an accident, braking or evasive maneuvers. There is a risk of injury or danger to life. Make sure that all General information occupants are wearing seat belts correctly. The vehicle is fitted with five seat belts to en- sure occupant safety.
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Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS ▷ Avoid thick clothing. ▷ When the seat belt on the driver's side or on the passenger's side is not fastened. ▷ Re-tighten the seat belt frequently upward around your upper body area. ▷ When the seat belt is unfastened while driv- ing.
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CONTROLS Seats, mirrors and steering wheel Front head restraints Adjusting the height Safety information Warning Removal or incorrect adjustment of head re- straints can cause injuries in the head and neck area. There is a risk of injury. ▷ Before driving, install the removed head restraints on the occupied seats.
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Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Adjusting the distance Installing head restraints Proceed in the reverse order to install the head restraint. Rear head restraints Safety information Warning ▷ Back: press the button and push the head Removal or incorrect adjustment of head re- restraint toward the rear.
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CONTROLS Seats, mirrors and steering wheel ▷ Only use accessories that have been de- Integrated key, refer to page 70. termined to be safe for attachment to a head restraint. ▷ Do not use any accessories, for instance pillows, while driving. Folding down the head restraints General information To improve the view to the rear, the head re-...
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The exterior mirror adjustment is stored in the along with the button movement. active BMW ID or in the active driver profile. If the BMW ID or the driver profile is reactivated at a later time, the stored position is called up Selecting the exterior mirror automatically.
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CONTROLS Seats, mirrors and steering wheel Interior mirror, manually Folding the exterior mirrors in and out is help- ful in the following situations: dimmable ▷ In car washes. ▷ On narrow roads. Exterior mirrors that were folded in are folded out automatically at a speed of approx.
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Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Steering wheel Turning the steering wheel heating on/off Press the button. Safety information A Check Control message is displayed. If the trip is resumed within approx. 15 minutes Warning after an intermediate stop, the steering wheel Steering wheel adjustments while driving can heating turns on automatically if the function lead to unexpected steering wheel move-...
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CONTROLS Seats, mirrors and steering wheel Seat heating Warning There is a risk of jamming when moving the General information seats. There is a risk of injury or risk of dam- If the trip is continued within approx. 15 mi- age to property.
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Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Rear automatic climate control Overview Turning on the seat heating Press the button once for each temper- ature level. The maximum temperature is reached when three LEDs are lit. Turning off the seat heating Press and hold the button, until the LEDs turn off.
CONTROLS Transporting children safely Transporting children safely Vehicle equipment and Warning options A heated vehicle may result in death to per- sons, especially children, or animals. There is This chapter describes model-specific equip- a risk of injury or danger to life. Do not leave ment, systems and functions that are available persons, especially children, or animals unat- now and will be available in the future, even if...
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Transporting children safely CONTROLS Installing child restraint Safety information systems Warning The seat belt cannot be fastened correctly on General information children shorter than 5 ft/150 cm without suit- Pay attention to the specifications and the op- able additional child restraint systems. The erating and safety information of the child re- protective effect of safety gear, including seat straint system manufacturer when selecting,...
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CONTROLS Transporting children safely 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 air- bags are deployed. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that the front passenger airbags are deactivated and that the PASSENGER The seat belts in the rear and the front pas-...
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Transporting children safely CONTROLS Mounts for lower anchors Position General information Icon Meaning The lower anchors may be used to attach the The corresponding icon shows CRS to the vehicle seat up to a combined child the mounts for the lower and CRS weight of 65 lbs/30 kg when the child LATCH anchors.
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CONTROLS Transporting children safely Child restraint systems with Attachment points for upper retaining strap tether strap Icon Meaning Safety information The respective icon shows the attachment point for the upper Warning retaining strap. Seats with an upper top tether are marked If the upper retaining strap is incorrectly used with this icon.
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Transporting children safely CONTROLS Safety switch for rear Attach the hook of the retaining strap to the mounting eye. Tighten the retaining strap by pulling it down. Locking the doors and windows in the rear General information Press the button on the driver's door. In certain situations it may be advisable to se- cure the rear doors and windows, for instance Various functions are locked and can-...
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 7. BMW eDRIVE Principle BMW eDRIVE is the designation for the electric drive technology. The vehicle features a high- voltage system that consists of an electric mo- tor on the rear axle and a high-voltage battery, among other things.
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Driving CONTROLS Energy-saving driving and Acoustic pedestrian protection maximizing the range Depending on the national-market version, the acoustic pedestrian protection generates a General information continuous driving noise. ▷ With a stationary vehicle and turned on Energy-saving driving is the basic prerequisite drive readiness as soon as the selector for as large a range as possible.
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Stop button. BMW app Pressing the Start/Stop button again switches the drive-ready state back off and standby The BMW app provides mobility-based serv- state is switched back on. ices and applications. Drive-ready state cannot be switched on, as Safety of the high-voltage system long as the charging cable is connected.
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Driving CONTROLS Drive-ready state in detail ▷ The state of high-voltage battery charge is sufficient. ▷ The driver's door is closed. Safety information ▷ Charging cable is detached. Driving Warning An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and Turn on drive-ready state. possibly roll away.
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CONTROLS Driving Engaging selector lever positions Parking position P Selector lever position for parking the vehicle. General information In selector lever position P, the drive is blocked. To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you Engage selector lever position P only when the select a gear position, maintain pressure on vehicle is stationary.
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Driving CONTROLS Engage selector lever position B Fasten driver's seat belt. Press and hold the button to release the selector lever lock. Press the selector lever to the left from selector lever position D. Push the selector lever in the desired direc- When stopping the vehicle tion, past a resistance point, if needed.
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CONTROLS Driving Engaging selector lever position N Engaging selector lever position N Press the Start/Stop button three times without stepping on the brake. NOTICE Depress the brake pedal. Selector lever position P is automatically en- Press the button on the selector lever, ar- gaged when standby state is switched off.
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Driving CONTROLS Driving in detail: eDRIVE Accelerator pedal positions, displays Safety information DANGER The braking effect of the electric motor can be stronger than for a vehicle with combus- tion engine. Abrupt braking and slow-down may confuse other road users. There is a risk of accident.
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CONTROLS Driving In the event of danger, such as with locked ▷ Decelerating downhill. wheels, energy recovery, and thereby the de- ▷ Deceleration before a red traffic light. celeration, is reduced in order to prevent un- Avoid late or strong braking. Instead, deceler- stable driving situations.
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Driving CONTROLS Heated high-voltage battery Start with launch control Turn on drive-ready state. With a stationary vehicle Activate SPORT, SPORT BOOST or In isolated cases, when the vehicle is station- SPORT INDIVIDUAL with the Driving Dy- ary, it is possible for the high-voltage battery to namics Control.
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CONTROLS Driving Overview Activating/deactivating drive modes Press the button for the desired drive mode re- Buttons in the vehicle peatedly until the desired drive mode is dis- played in the instrument cluster. When changing the drive mode, the current drive mode is deactivated. Driving modes in detail COMFORT The COMFORT driving mode is a balanced...
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Driving CONTROLS Configuring and resetting Warning e.g., ECO PRO INDIVIDUAL drive mode: Unattended children or animals in the vehicle "MENU" can cause the vehicle to move and endanger "Vehicle apps" themselves and traffic, for instance due to the "Driving settings" following actions: "Drivetrain and chassis"...
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CONTROLS Driving Malfunction The parking brake is set. If the parking brake fails or in case of a fault, While driving secure the vehicle against rolling away before exiting. Using while driving serves as an emergency A Check Control message is displayed. braking function.
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Driving CONTROLS ▷ Drive-ready state is switched off. NOTICE ▷ The driver's door is opened while the vehi- cle is stationary. If the vehicle is stationary, Automatic Hold engages the parking brake and prevents the ▷ The moving vehicle is brought to a stand- vehicle from rolling in a car wash.
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CONTROLS Driving Turn signal After stopping, the vehicle is automati- cally secured against rolling away as soon as the indicator light illuminates Turn signal in exterior mirror green. When driving and during operation of the turn signals or hazard warning system, do not fold Driving off in the exterior mirrors, so that the turn signal Press the accelerator pedal to drive off.
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Driving CONTROLS NOTICE If the wipers are frozen to the windshield, the wiper blades can be torn off and the wiper motor can overheat when switching on. There is a risk of damage to property, among other potential damage. Defrost the wind- shield prior to switching the wipers on.
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CONTROLS Driving Turn off the window wiper system Activate rain sensor and flick wipe Press the lever up once from its 0 position, ar- row 1. Press the lever down. Wiping operation is started. ▷ Turn off: press the lever down until it reaches the 0 position.
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Driving CONTROLS Windshield washer system tant, for instance, when changing the wiper blades or for folding away under frosty condi- tions. Safety information Safety information Warning The washer fluid can freeze onto the window Warning at low temperatures and obstruct the view. If the wipers start moving in the folded away There is a risk of accident.
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CONTROLS Driving Folding out the wipers Turn on standby state. Press and hold the wiper lever down, until the wipers stop in a close to vertical posi- tion. Fold the wipers all the way out from the windshield. Folding in the wipers Fold the wipers back in onto the windshield.
Displays CONTROLS Displays Vehicle equipment and Using eDRIVE efficiently options 5 Power gauge 6 Range This chapter describes model-specific equip- 7 Selector lever position ment, systems and functions that are available Outside temperature now and will be available in the future, even if 8 Charging screen they are not available in the owned vehicle.
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CONTROLS Displays Configuring the layout In the Live Vehicle menu, you can choose be- tween an adaptive display with changing con- In COMFORT drive mode, the layout in the in- tent and static content. strument cluster can be individually configured and displayed.
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Displays CONTROLS Display The Head-up display projects important infor- mation in the driver's field of view, for instance the speed. Turning the Head-up display on/off "MENU" General information "Vehicle apps" Follow instructions for cleaning the Head-up "Displays" display in the Vehicle Care chapter. "Head-up display"...
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CONTROLS Displays plays in the Head-up display can be set up Seat belt reminder, refer to page 101. separately such as for Driver Assistance. Airbag system "MENU" "Vehicle apps" Indicator light comes on briefly: indi- cates that the entire airbag system and "Displays"...
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Displays CONTROLS Additional information: Pedestrian Warning with City Collision Mitiga- tion, refer to page 174. Forward Collision Mitigation, refer to page 170. Cruise Control with distance control Forward Collision Warning with light braking function Indicator light flashes and an acoustic signal sounds: braking and evading.
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CONTROLS Displays Forward Collision Mitigation is limited ▷ Dynamic Stability Control, refer to page 195. or has malfunctioned ▷ Dynamic Traction Control, refer to Depending on national-market version: page 197. the system is restricted or has failed. Additional information: Flat Tire Monitor Forward Collision Mitigation, refer to page 170.
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Displays CONTROLS Steering system Low beams Steering system may be faulty. Low beams are switched on. Have the system checked by a dealer's Additional information: service center or another qualified serv- Parking lights, low beams, and road- ice center or repair shop. side parking lights, refer to page 158.
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CONTROLS Displays Automatic Hold, refer to page 128. Automatic Lane Change Assistant, refer to page 219. Cruise control Automatic Lane Change Assistant: The system is active. lane change not possible Additional information: Gray line for lane boundary on the ap- Cruise control, refer to page 201.
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Displays CONTROLS Gray lights White lights Seat belt reminder Cruise Control with distance control Seat belt on the passenger seat or an- No distance control displayed since the other seat in the vehicle is not buckled. accelerator pedal is being pressed. Additional information: Additional information: Seat belts, refer to page 100.
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CONTROLS Displays is eliminated. If several faults occur at once, Depending on the Check Control message, fur- the messages are displayed consecutively. ther help can be selected. The messages can be hidden for approx. "MENU" 8 seconds. After this time, they are displayed "Vehicle apps"...
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Displays CONTROLS Power gauge Control el- Function ements Principle Display entertainment list: turn the thumbwheel. The power gauge indicates the currently Select up or down in the list: drawn drive power as a percentage of the turn the thumbwheel. overall power. Confirm selection: press Display thumbwheel.
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Depending on vehicle equip- and standby state is switched ment and national-market ver- sion: Drive power limitation defined READY indicates the drive- via the BMW Digital Key. ready state. Heavily discharged high-volt- age battery. System-related functional limi- Additional information: tation.
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Displays CONTROLS Range Range with active guidance The icon is displayed next to the range when guidance was started in the navigation General information system. Information from the navigation sys- The expected range for the energy stored in tem is taken into account for the calculation of the high-voltage battery is continuously dis- the current range.
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CONTROLS Displays Safety information General information Some of the displays in the instrument cluster may differ from the illustrations in the Owner's Warning Manual. Even at temperatures above +37 ℉/+3 ℃ Additional information: there can be a risk of icy roads, for instance Charge vehicle, refer to page 282.
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Displays CONTROLS 6 Range when reaching the charging desti- 7 Set or maximum current limit nation Central display range Trip data General information Principle The following settings can be selected: Values for the trip, such as the average con- sumption or trip mileage, are displayed. ▷...
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CONTROLS Displays Display in the instrument cluster The trip data is displayed. Information on consumption and distance cov- ered can be displayed in the instrument clus- ter. Press button repeatedly until the desired setting is displayed. Via iDrive: ▷ Current consumption, arrow 1. "MENU"...
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Displays CONTROLS The trip data is displayed. closely, be ready to take over steering and braking at any time, and actively intervene where appropriate. Displaying Assisted View The Assisted View display can be configured in the central display area. Additional information: Central display area, refer to page Press and hold button to reset the average Display...
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CONTROLS Displays Speed Limit Info Displaying Speed Limit Info General information Speed Limit Info The Speed Limit Info can be shown or hidden via iDrive in the instrument cluster. Depending Principle on the national-market version, Speed Limit Speed Limit Info shows the currently valid Info is continuously displayed in the instrument speed limit in the instrument cluster and, if cluster.
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Displays CONTROLS "Driver Assistance" ▷ In case of electronic traffic signs. "Driving" ▷ When traffic signs that are valid for a paral- lel road are detected. "Speed Limit Assistance" ▷ In the presence of country-specific road Select the desired setting: signs or road layouts.
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CONTROLS Displays Display "Live Vehicle" "Content" When standby and drive readi- "Vehicle status" ness are turned on, the available battery charge state of the high- Overview voltage battery is continuously displayed in percent in the in- strument cluster. Icon Description In case of temperature fluctuations, the battery "Flat Tire Monitor": Status of charge state may change.
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Displays CONTROLS Functional requirements ▷ Speed, electric motor; ▷ Temperature, electric motor. ▷ COMFORT or ECO PRO drive mode must be selected. Service notifications ▷ With Live Vehicle, the following settings must be selected: "Adaptive content" Principle Display The function displays the service notifications and the corresponding maintenance scopes.
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CONTROLS Displays "Live Vehicle" "Content" "Vehicle status" "Required services" "Vehicle inspection" "Date:" Select the desired setting. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A546C7 - II/22...
Lights CONTROLS Lights Vehicle equipment and Icon Function options Instrument lighting. This chapter describes model-specific equip- Right roadside parking light. ment, systems and functions that are available now and will be available in the future, even if they are not available in the owned vehicle. Left roadside parking light.
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CONTROLS Lights Turn off parking lights The LED in the button lights up. The following options are available to turn off The indicator light in the instrument the parking lights: cluster is illuminated when the low beams are switched on. ▷...
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Lights CONTROLS Turning on the welcome light Button Function ▷ Automatically on approach. Right roadside parking light on. ▷ During unlocking. Left roadside parking light off. ▷ Press the button on the vehicle key with the vehicle locked. Depending on the settings, the interior Switching off the roadside parking light: lighting and parts of the exterior lighting will be turned on.
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CONTROLS Lights Setting the duration ▷ Adaptive Light Control. ▷ Cornering light. "MENU" "Vehicle apps" Activating the adaptive lighting "Exterior lighting" functions If necessary, "Additional settings" Press the button on the light switch el- "Pathway lighting" ement. Select the desired setting. The LED in the button lights up.
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Lights CONTROLS Adaptive headlight range Activate Automatic High Beam Assistant control The adaptive headlight range control feature balances out acceleration and braking proc- esses as well as the vehicle load conditions in order to avoid blinding oncoming traffic. Automatic High Beam Assistant Press the button on the turn signal lever.
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CONTROLS Lights Deactivate Automatic High Beam A Check Control message is displayed. The system responds more sensitively. Assistant Resetting the sensitivity 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 Assistant is reset to the factory settings.
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Lights CONTROLS Instrument lighting General information The laser high beams are integrated into the headlights and emit from there. Functional requirement When the high beams are turned on, starting The brightness can only be adjusted when the with a speed of approx. 37 mph/60 km/h, the parking lights or low beams are turned on.
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CONTROLS Lights Turning interior lights on/off Selecting the color "MENU" Press the button. "Vehicle apps" "Interior lighting" To switch off permanently: press the button If necessary, "Ambience" and hold for approx. 3 seconds. "Color" The interior lights in the rear of the vehicle can be switched on and off independently.
Safety CONTROLS Safety Vehicle equipment and now and will be available in the future, even if they are not available in the owned vehicle. options Additional information: Vehicle equipment, refer to page 7. This chapter describes model-specific equip- ment, systems and functions that are available Airbags Front airbag, driver 4 Side airbag...
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CONTROLS Safety Head airbag ▷ Adjust seat and steering wheel so that hands can be crossed over the steering In the event of a side collision, the head airbag wheel. Select the settings so that the protects the head. shoulder rests against the backrest when crossing the hands and the upper body is Ejection Mitigation as far back as possible while still maintain-...
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Vehicle modifications for a person with disabili- ▷ The warning light lights up continu- ties may affect the air bag system; contact ously. BMW Customer Relations for further informa- Have the system checked. tion. Warnings and information on the airbags are Setting the front seat positions also found on the sun visors.
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CONTROLS Safety Safety information passenger's side are not ac- tivated. ▷ The indicator light does not light up when, Warning for instance a correctly seated person of To ensure the front passenger airbag func- sufficient size is detected on the seat. The tion, the system must be able to detect airbags on the passenger's side are acti- whether a person is sitting in the front pas-...
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Safety CONTROLS ▷ Active Blind Spot Detection, refer to The following functions are adjustable. page 180. "MENU" ▷ Side collision mitigation, refer to page 182. "Vehicle apps" ▷ Rear-end collision preparation, refer to "Driving settings" page 184. "Driver Assistance" ▷ Emergency Stop Assistant, refer to "Safety and warnings"...
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CONTROLS Safety Depending on the vehicle equipment, the area Watch the surrounding traffic situation is monitored by cameras or radar sensors. closely, be ready to take over steering and braking at any time, and actively intervene Thus, a system response might not come or where appropriate.
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Safety CONTROLS As soon as the speed drops below these val- ▷ "Early" ues again, the system will respond again ac- ▷ "Medium" cording to its settings. ▷ "Late": only acute warnings are dis- played. Turning the Forward Collision The more sensitive the warning time is ad- Mitigation on/off justed, the more warnings will be displayed.
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CONTROLS Safety Warning function At speeds above approx. 130 mph/210 km/h, only a brief brake intervention will occur. The Forward Collision Mitigation warns on dif- ferent warning levels, depending on the re- System limits spective hazardous situation. In the event of a system warning, the driver Safety information must intervene immediately and in accordance with the situation.
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Safety CONTROLS Approach control warning Icon Meaning with light braking function Forward Collision Warning with a de- tected vehicle. Principle General risk of collision. The Approach control warning with light brak- ing function warns of a possible risk of collision and may brake independently.
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CONTROLS Safety Daytime Pedestrian Icon Meaning Collision Mitigation Risk of collision with a pedestrian. Principle General risk of collision. In the city speed range, the Daytime Pedes- trian Collision Mitigation function warns of a possible risk of collision with pedestrians and cyclists and may brake independently.
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Safety CONTROLS ▷ Partially covered pedestrians or bikes. The system warns of a possible risk of collision with vehicles at speeds above approx. ▷ Pedestrians that are not detected as such 6 mph/10 km/h. because of their contour or posture. The timing of warnings may vary with the cur- ▷...
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CONTROLS Safety Safety information ▷ Vehicles in highly dynamic driving situa- tions. Follow the safety information in Chapter “For- ▷ Vehicles that suddenly swerve in front of ward Collision Mitigation”. you, or strongly decelerating vehicles. Functional requirements ▷ Crossing bicycles. ▷...
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Safety CONTROLS Detection range The system does not provide a warning if the turn signal is set in the respective direction be- The following situations may not be detected, fore exiting the lane. for instance: ▷ Slow moving vehicles when you approach Safety information them at high speed.
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CONTROLS Safety Turning the Lane Departure lines in curves or with dynamic passing without a turn signal. Warning on/off Setting the intensity of the steering Turning on the system automatically wheel vibration Depending on the national-market version, the "MENU" system is automatically active after every driv- ing off.
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Safety CONTROLS Assisted View, refer to page 151. during the steering intervention itself, an acoustic warning will sound. A short warning Warning function signal will sound at the second steering inter- vention. Beginning with the third steering inter- vention, a continuous warning will sound. If you leave the lane In addition, a Check Control message is dis- If you leave the lane and if a lane boundary...
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CONTROLS Safety ▷ In the event of missing, worn, poorly visible, The minimum speed is country-specific and merging, diverging, or multiple lane boun- displayed in the Active Blind Spot Detection daries such as in construction areas. menu. ▷ With lane boundaries that are covered in The system indicates whether there are vehi- snow, ice, dirt or water.
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Safety CONTROLS Adjusting the Active Blind Spot displayed in the Assisted View of the instru- ment cluster. Detection Additional information: Setting the warning time Assisted View, refer to page 151. "MENU" Warning function "Vehicle apps" "Driving settings" Light in the exterior mirror "Driver Assistance"...
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CONTROLS Safety Steering intervention ▷ When a vehicle is approaching at a speed much faster than your own. Depending on the national-market version: ▷ In tight curves or on narrow roads. when there is no response to the vibration of the steering wheel at speeds of up to ▷...
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Safety CONTROLS General information Turning the side collision warning on/off "MENU" "Vehicle apps" "Driving settings" "Driver Assistance" "Safety and warnings" "Side collision warning" Select the desired setting. Radar sensors monitor the space next to the vehicle when traveling faster than a minimum Setting the intensity of the steering speed and up to approx.
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CONTROLS Safety Warning function ▷ When a vehicle is approaching at a speed much faster than your own. Light in the exterior mirror ▷ In tight curves or on narrow roads. ▷ In the event of missing, worn, poorly visible, merging, diverging, or multiple lane boun- daries such as in construction areas.
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Safety CONTROLS Emergency Stop Assistant ▷ Where applicable, the hazard warning flashers will be switched on. ▷ Where applicable, the PreCrash functions Principle are triggered. If the driver is no longer fit to drive, the Emer- gency Stop Assistant helps to safely bring the Safety information vehicle to a standstill.
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CONTROLS Safety Functional requirements At standstill ▷ The function can be activated at speeds of As soon as the vehicle is stationary, the sys- approx. 6 mph/10 km/h up to approx. tem will carry out the following settings: 155 mph/250 km/h. ▷...
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Safety CONTROLS The system indicates approaching road users. Icon Status Follow the information in the "Parking assis- Red steering wheel symbol, an tance systems" chapter. acoustic signal sounds: The hands are not grasping the Safety information steering wheel. Interruption of lane guidance is imminent.
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CONTROLS Safety the Park Distance Control or a camera view is Display in the Park Distance Control view active and a selector lever position is engaged. If reverse gear is engaged, the rear system is switched on. Depending on the equipment, the front system is turned on when a gear position is engaged.
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BMW Drive Recorder the vehicle. Functional requirements Principle ▷ BMW Drive Recorder is activated. The BMW Drive Recorder stores brief video re- cordings of the vehicle surroundings, e.g., to ▷ Privacy Policy was accepted. document surrounding traffic. ▷ Recording type was selected.
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CONTROLS Safety Recording functions For your own safety, the video recording is only displayed on the Control Display up to ap- prox. 2 mph/3 km/h. In some national-market Automatic recording versions, the video recording is only displayed Recordings are saved automatically when the if the parking brake is engaged or if the selec- vehicle sensors detect an accident.
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Safety CONTROLS "Drive Recorder" ▷ Forward Collision Warning with light brak- ing function: automatic brake intervention. "Settings" ▷ Front collision mitigation: Brake Assistant "Camera selection" ▷ Rear-end collision preparation: detection of Select desired camera. impending rear-end collisions. In case of an accident, the system switches automatically to "All"...
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CONTROLS Safety Fatigue alert the belt tension does not loosen automatically, stop the vehicle and unbuckle the seat belt us- ing the red button in the buckle. Fasten the Principle seat belt before continuing to drive. All other systems can be restored to the desired setting. The Fatigue Alert can detect decreasing alert- ness or fatigue of the driver during long, mo- notonous trips, for instance on highways.
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Safety CONTROLS Break recommendation The system is reset approx. 45 minutes after parking the vehicle, for instance in the case of a break during longer trips on highways. Setting break recommendation The fatigue alert is active automatically with Driver Attention Camera each switching on of drive-ready state and can thus display a break recommendation.
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CONTROLS Safety ▷ When the Driver Attention Camera is cov- ered by the steering wheel. ▷ With sunglasses with high protection from infrared light. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A546C7 - II/22...
Driving stability control systems CONTROLS Driving stability control systems Vehicle equipment and brakes respond even more rapidly with brake actuation in critical situations. options Dynamic Stability Control This chapter describes model-specific equip- ment, systems and functions that are available now and will be available in the future, even if Principle they are not available in the owned vehicle.
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CONTROLS Driving stability control systems Activating the system situations. There may be a risk of accident or risk of damage to property. Driving with roof load only with activated Dynamic Stability Press the button. Control. "DSC ON" Overview Press the button to close the selec- tion.
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Driving stability control systems CONTROLS Dynamic Traction Control Activating/deactivating the Dynamic Traction Control Principle Activating the system The Dynamic Traction Control is a variant of the Dynamic Stability Control where the drive Press the button to open the selec- power is optimized. tion.
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CONTROLS Driving stability control systems Variable sport steering ▷ Active Cruise Control with distance control is activated. ▷ In case of a brake intervention by Front Col- The variable sport steering facilitates direct lision Mitigation. and agile handling with little steering effort. The variable sports steering works independ- ▷...
Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Driver assistance systems Vehicle equipment and "Safety and warnings" "Speed warning" options "Warning at:" Select the desired setting. This chapter describes model-specific equip- ment, systems and functions that are available Accept current speed as the speed now and will be available in the future, even if they are not available in the owned vehicle.
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CONTROLS Driver assistance systems Overview The displays turn off. Stopping the speed limiter Buttons on the steering wheel If the reverse gear is engaged or in Neutral, the Button Function system is interrupted when rolling backwards. System on/off. Changing the speed limit Store current speed.
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Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Indicator light When the vehicle speed drops below the set speed limit, the limit is automatically reacti- ▷ The indicator light lights up: the sys- vated. tem is switched on. ▷ The indicator light flashes: the set Warning when the speed limit is speed limit has been exceeded.
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CONTROLS Driver assistance systems Button Function Warning Store current speed. The use of the system can lead to an in- Speed Limit Assistant: accept sug- creased risk of accidents in the following sit- gested speed manually. uations, for instance: Rocker switch: ▷...
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Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Stopping the system automatically Changing the speed The system is automatically interrupted in the following situations, for example: ▷ When braking manually. ▷ Selector lever position D is disengaged. ▷ The Dynamic Traction Control is activated or the Dynamic Stability Control is deacti- vated.
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CONTROLS Driver assistance systems Cruise control is continued with the stored val- some situations, for instance on downhill or ues. uphill grades. In the following cases, the stored speed value is deleted and cannot be called up again: Active Cruise Control with ▷...
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Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Safety information Warning Risk of accident due to too high speed differ- Warning ences to other vehicles, for instance in the The system cannot serve as a substitute for following situations: the driver’s personal judgment in assessing ▷...
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CONTROLS Driver assistance systems Turning Cruise Control on/off or Button Function stopping it Without Steering Assistant: Interrupt cruise control. With Steering Assistant: Assisted Driving Mode Increase the distance. Switch distance control on/off. General information Reduce distance. This button is used to switch the con- figured function on and off.
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Driver assistance systems CONTROLS The indicator lights in the instrument cluster ▷ When the vehicle is stationary, the seat belt light up and the mark on the speedometer is is unbuckled and the driver's door are set to the current speed. opened.
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CONTROLS Driver assistance systems Changing the speed Reduce distance Press the button repeatedly until the desired distance is set. Instrument cluster will display selected dis- tance. Increase the distance Press the button repeatedly until the desired distance is set. Press the rocker switch up or down repeatedly Instrument cluster will display selected dis- until the desired speed is set.
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Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Without Steering Assistant. ▷ Press the button. Cruise control is continued with the stored val- ues. ▷ Press the button. In the following cases, the stored speed value After changing, a Check Control message is is deleted and cannot be called up again: displayed.
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CONTROLS Driver assistance systems ▷ Active Cruise Control with distance control Icon Description switched off. Gray icon: ▷ Display in the Head-up Display selected. System interrupted. Head-Up Display, refer to page 136. ▷ Distance too short. Symbol flashes gray: ▷ Speed greater than approx.
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Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Merging vehicles When you approach a curve the system may briefly report vehicles in the next lane due to If a vehicle driving ahead of you suddenly the bend of the curve. If the system deceler- merges into your lane, the system may not be ates you may compensate it by briefly acceler- able to automatically restore the selected dis-...
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CONTROLS Driver assistance systems Speed Limit Assistant Overview Buttons on the steering wheel Principle Speed Limit Assistant supports driving at the Button Function speed limit. A suggested speed can be ap- Accept suggested speed manually. plied. General information Rocker switch: When the systems in the vehicle, e.g., Speed Set speed, refer to Cruise Control.
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Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Setting the speed adjustment Icon Function "MENU" Depending on the equipment version, "Vehicle apps" the indicator light illuminates green, together with the icon for a speed "Driving settings" control system: "Driver Assistance" Speed Limit Assistant is active and "Driving"...
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CONTROLS Driver assistance systems System limits Watch the surrounding traffic situation closely, be ready to take over steering and Speed Limit Assistant is based on the Speed braking at any time, and actively intervene Limit Info system. where appropriate. Consider the system limits of Speed Limit Info. Upcoming speed limits can only be applied to Overview Active Cruise Control with distance control.
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Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Turning on the system ▷ The sensor system calibration process is complete. ▷ Cruise control with distance control active. Press the button on the steering ▷ Seat belt on the driver's side fastened. wheel. ▷ Forward Collision Warning active. ▷...
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CONTROLS Driver assistance systems ▷ If a lane boundary is not detected for a cer- Icon Description tain period of time and no vehicle is driving Yellow steering wheel symbol: ahead. The hands are not grasping the ▷ Active Cruise Control with distance control steering wheel.
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Driver assistance systems CONTROLS The steering wheel displays can be switched ▷ Driving with gloves. on/off if required. ▷ Protective covers on the steering wheel. "MENU" Narrow lanes "Vehicle apps" When driving within narrow lanes, the system "Driving settings" cannot be activated or effectively used, for in- "Driver Assistance"...
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CONTROLS Driver assistance systems Safety information Turning Assisted Driving Plus on As soon as all functional requirements are met, Assisted Driving Plus will be Warning displayed as an additional icon in the The system cannot serve as a substitute for toolbar.
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Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Displays on the steering wheel General information The system uses the sensors of the Steering Assistant. Safety information Warning The system cannot serve as a substitute for the driver’s personal judgment in assessing the traffic situation. Based on the limits of the The two LED lights above the buttons illumi- system, it cannot independently react to all nate analogously to the displays in the instru-...
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CONTROLS Driver assistance systems Displays in the instrument cluster "Driving" "Assisted Driving" Icon Description "Automatic Lane Change" Green steering wheel symbol. Changing lanes Green arrow symbol for lane-chang- Ensure that the traffic situation permits ing. changing lanes. The system carries out a lane Press the turn signal lever in the required change.
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Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Icon Description Green steering wheel symbol. Gray line for lane marking on the appropriate side. Green arrow symbol for lane- changing. The system carries out a lane change. Green steering wheel symbol. Gray line for lane marking on the appropriate side.
CONTROLS Parking Parking Vehicle equipment and Safety information options Warning This chapter describes model-specific equip- The system cannot serve as a substitute for ment, systems and functions that are available the driver’s personal judgment in assessing now and will be available in the future, even if the traffic situation.
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Parking CONTROLS General information ▷ Radar sensors, side, front. ▷ Radar sensors, side, rear. Depending on the equipment, one or more cameras capture the area from different se- ▷ Front camera. lectable perspectives. ▷ Top view cameras. Depending on the view, the vehicle's surround- ▷...
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CONTROLS Parking Without Parking Assistant Plus The Park Distance Control view is dis- played. ▷ "Parking" The view of different camera perspectives is displayed. ▷ "3D view" A three-dimensional visualization is dis- played. ▷ "Car wash" The display of your own lane can be turned Toolbar, left on for easier driving into the car wash.
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Parking CONTROLS "Parking and maneuvering" Icon Meaning Select the desired setting. No search for Automatic Parking Assistant offers. Parking aid lines Automatic Parking Assistant has failed. Search for Automatic Parking As- sistant offers is active. Automatic Parking Assistant: if the icon is green, the Automatic Parking Assistant is active.
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CONTROLS Parking System limits Using parking aid lines Position the vehicle so that the red turning Safety information circle line leads to within the limits of the parking space. Turn the steering wheel to the point where Warning the green pathway line covers the corre- The system is designed to operate in certain sponding turning circle line.
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Parking CONTROLS Rearview camera necessary, select the automatic camera per- spective when reverse gear is engaged. The automatic camera perspective will then be Principle maintained for the current parking operation. The rearview camera helps when reverse Follow the information in the "Parking assis- parking and maneuvering.
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CONTROLS Parking Car wash view display after a certain time. The area next to the vehicle must be newly captured. Principle Side view The car wash view helps when driving into a car wash. Principle General information The side view helps when positioning the vehi- Follow the information in the "Parking assis- cle at the curb or when other obstacles are on tance systems"...
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Parking CONTROLS Activation points area around the side of the vehicle to improve the view. Principle The camera image shows different levels of distortion in some areas and is thus not suita- Positions at which panorama view should ble for distance estimations. switch on automatically can be saved as acti- Depending on vehicle equipment, the function vation points.
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The system does not provide a warning of ap- proaching road users. Principle The BMW app and the camera pictures in the General information parking view, such as automatic camera per- Follow the information in the "Parking assis- spective, enable the display of the vehicle’s...
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Acoustic and visual warnings signal obstacles in front of or behind the vehicle. ▷ The BMW app must be installed on the mo- Obstacles that are detected by the side ultra- bile end device. sonic sensors can also be reported.
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CONTROLS Parking Turning off the system automatically Warning When driving forward, the system turns off au- tomatically as needed when a certain distance Due to high speeds when the Park Distance or speed is exceeded. Control is activated, the warning can be de- layed due to physical circumstances.
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Parking CONTROLS Adjusting the volume View behind vehicle The volume of the acoustic warning can be ad- justed. "MENU" "Vehicle apps" "Driving settings" "Driver Assistance" "Parking and maneuvering" "PDC signal volume" Set the desired value. View next to vehicle Visual warning General information The approach to an object is displayed on the control display as soon as the system is acti-...
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CONTROLS Parking Unwarranted warnings Follow the information in the "Parking assis- tance systems" chapter. Reaching the system limits can cause unwar- ranted warnings. Safety information To prevent unwarranted warnings, for instance in car washes, turn off automatic Park Dis- tance Control activation on obstacle detection. Warning The system cannot serve as a substitute for Malfunction...
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Parking CONTROLS Settings Additional information: Vehicle equipment, refer to page 7. It is possible to set which areas on the vehicle will be protected by the system. General information "MENU" Follow the information in the "Parking assis- "Vehicle apps" tance systems" chapter. "Driving settings"...
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CONTROLS Parking Operation closely, be ready to take over steering and braking at any time, and actively intervene The operating principle and operation of the where appropriate. system is divided into the following steps: ▷ Parking space search. ▷ Turning on. NOTICE ▷...
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Parking CONTROLS Turning the signal tone on/off ▷ Minimum width of the gap: own vehicle width plus approx. 2.3 ft/0.7 m. The signal tone for suitable parking spaces ▷ Minimum depth: own vehicle length. can be turned on and off. The depth of perpendicular parking spaces "MENU"...
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CONTROLS Parking Parking using the Automatic The speed can be reduced with the brake. Other interventions will cancel the system. Parking Assistant A message will be displayed at the end of the maneuver. Press the button or engage reverse Make sure that the traffic situation permits gear.
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Parking CONTROLS ▷ During activation or intervention by driver ▷ For parking spaces that are only marked assistance systems. with lines on the ground. The system ori- ents itself according to objects. ▷ When changing over to another function on the Control Display.
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CONTROLS Parking Vehicle equipment and options NOTICE This system may not be available in the owned vehicle, such as due to the selected optional The system can steer the vehicle over or onto equipment, the national-market version or the curbs. There is a risk of damage to property, option for later enabling and software update.
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Parking CONTROLS Stop no later than when normal road traffic ered. For example, this includes the following is reached and take control of the vehicle, factors: such as by shifting to a forward gear. ▷ Steering movements when the vehicle is stationary while storing the distance cov- Canceling the Back-up Assistant ered.
CONTROLS Driving comfort Driving comfort Vehicle equipment and Long stationary periods options During long stationary periods, the vehicle may lower itself. This is not a malfunction. When the drive-ready state is switched on with This chapter describes model-specific equip- the doors closed, the vehicle is raised to the ment, systems and functions that are available normal level automatically.
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Driving comfort CONTROLS To increase maneuverability, wheels are braked individually when a sporty driving style is used. Electric motor sound Depending on vehicle equipment and national- market version, the electric motor sound can be adjusted. "MENU" "Vehicle apps" "Driving settings" "Drivetrain and chassis"...
CONTROLS Climate control Climate control Vehicle equipment and Icon Function options Air distribution. This chapter describes model-specific equip- SYNC program. ment, systems and functions that are available now and will be available in the future, even if they are not available in the owned vehicle. Seat heating, refer to Additional information: page 108.
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Climate control CONTROLS Locking the rear automatic climate Buttons, rear automatic climate control control operating elements "CLIMATE MENU" "Settings" "Rear climate control" "Lock rear climate control" Climate control menu Icon Function General information Automatic program. In the Climate control menu, climate control functions can be set individually.
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CONTROLS Climate control Turning the air conditioning Turning off the system with the button system on/off Press the button. Turning the air conditioning system on/off Automatic program "CLIMATE MENU" "All climate functions" Principle Select the desired setting. The automatic program ensures a comfortable The complete air conditioning system is turned climate, which can be modified with the de- on/off with the last settings.
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Climate control CONTROLS Rear automatic climate control: Active climate control functions such as seat heating are displayed as icons in the climate Press the button. control bar. The LED of the button is illuminated Active climate control functions are highlighted when the automatic program is turned in color in the climate control menu.
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CONTROLS Climate control Air recirculation mode Setting the upper body temperature General information Principle The air temperature in the upper body area You may react to unpleasant odors or pollu- can be adjusted. tants in the immediate environment by tempo- This does not change the set interior tempera- rarily suspending the supply of outside air.
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Climate control CONTROLS Adjusting the air flow Turning the SYNC program on/off "CLIMATE MENU" "CLIMATE MENU" Air flow. "SYNC" Select the desired setting. The program is switched off automatically if the settings on the front passenger side or in The level of the selected air flow is displayed. the rear are changed.
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CONTROLS Climate control Functional requirement Ventilation in the rear The drive-ready or standby state is turned on. Turning the rear window defroster on/off Press the button. The LED is illuminated with rear win- dow defroster switched on. The rear window defroster switches off auto- ▷...
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Climate control CONTROLS Functional requirements ▷ Dust and pollen is filtered out from the in- flowing air. ▷ The vehicle is in idle state or standby state. ▷ Nano-particle emissions are reduced. ▷ The high-voltage battery is sufficiently ▷ Gaseous pollutants are filtered. charged or a charging cable is connected.
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▷ Set departure times. ▷ Activate departure times. An appropriate BMW app with remote function can be used to turn on the pre-conditioning di- A minimum of 10 minutes should pass be- rectly or via a preset departure time. tween setting/activating the departure time and the planned departure time to allow a suf- ficient period of time for the climate control.
Interior equipment CONTROLS Interior equipment Vehicle equipment and Safety information options Warning This chapter describes model-specific equip- The operation of remote-controlled systems ment, systems and functions that are available with the integrated universal remote control, now and will be available in the future, even if such as the garage door, may result in injury, they are not available in the owned vehicle.
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CONTROLS Interior equipment Control elements on the interior The required distance depends on the hand-held transmitter. mirror Press and hold the button on the hand-held transmitter. Canada: if programming with the hand-held transmitter was interrupted, hold down the interior mirror button and repeatedly press and release the hand-held transmitter but- ton for 2 seconds.
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Interior equipment CONTROLS Glare shield from the side You have approx. 30 seconds for the next step. Folding the sun visor out Synchronizing is easier with the aid of a second person. Fold the sun visor down. Press and hold the programmed button on Detach it from the holder and swing it to- the interior mirror for approx.
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CONTROLS Interior equipment Ashtray Cigarette lighter Front center console Safety information Opening Warning Press onto the cover. Contact with the hot heating element or the hot socket of the cigarette lighter can cause burns. Flammable materials can ignite if the cigarette lighter falls down or is held against the objects.
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Interior equipment CONTROLS that devices and cables are not in the air- bag's area of unfolding. NOTICE Battery chargers that charge the vehicle bat- tery via sockets or cigarette lighters in the ve- hicle may overload or damage the 12 V elec- trical system.
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CONTROLS Interior equipment USB port Front center console Press onto the cover. General information Follow the information regarding the connec- tion of mobile devices to the USB port in the section on USB connections. Additional information: USB connections, see Owner’s Manual for Navigation, Entertainment, Communication.
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Interior equipment CONTROLS ▷ USB port Type C. ▷ For charging of mobile devices. ▷ Charge current: maximum 3 A per port. Wireless charging tray Principle Press onto the cover. The wireless charging tray allows wireless charging of mobile phones and other mobile devices certified according to the Qi standard.
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CONTROLS Interior equipment LED displays Color Meaning Blue The mobile phone is charging. The blue LED stays illuminated once the inserted mobile phone with Qi capability is fully charged. The mobile phone is not charging. ange Temperature on the mobile phone 2 Storage area possibly too high or foreign object in charging tray.
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Interior equipment CONTROLS ▷ Due to excessive temperatures on the sur- face of the tray and mobile phone. ▷ If there are objects between the mobile phone and the wireless charging tray. ▷ By settings on the mobile phone, for in- stance for charging.
CONTROLS Storage compartments Storage compartments Vehicle equipment and Glove compartment options Safety information This chapter describes model-specific equip- ment, systems and functions that are available Warning now and will be available in the future, even if Folded open, the glove compartment pro- they are not available in the owned vehicle.
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Storage compartments CONTROLS Safety information integrated key, for instance when the vehicle is parked by valet parking. Additional information: Warning Integrated key, refer to page 70. Breakable objects, such as glass bottles or glasses, can break in the event of an accident Fold-out compartment or a braking or evasive maneuver.
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CONTROLS Storage compartments Opening the center armrest Opening the cup holder Press the button. Press onto the cover. Closing the center armrest Press lid down until it engages. Front cup holder Safety information Two cup holders are located in the center con- Warning sole.
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Storage compartments CONTROLS Coat hooks shatterproof, and sealable containers. Do not transport hot beverages. General information The coat hooks are located in the grab handles NOTICE in the rear. With an open cup holder, the center armrest cannot be folded back up. There is a risk of Safety information damage to property, among other potential damage.
CONTROLS Cargo area Cargo area Vehicle equipment and Warning options Improperly stowed objects can slip and be thrown into the car's interior, for instance in This chapter describes model-specific equip- the event of an accident or during braking ment, systems and functions that are available and evasive maneuver.
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Cargo area CONTROLS available cargo and luggage load capacity ▷ Small and light cargo: secure with luggage calculated in Step 4. straps or, depending on the equipment, with a cargo net or draw straps. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to your ▷...
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CONTROLS Cargo area Through-loading system luggage in the cargo area if it has been ap- propriately secured. Principle Folding out the multifunction hook The cargo area can be enlarged by folding down the rear seat backrests. General information The rear seat backrest is divided at a ratio of 40–20–40.
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Cargo area CONTROLS Folding down middle securely against the backrest. If possible, ad- just the backrest tilt for all affected backrests sectionOpening the through-loading and correctly adjust the seats. Make sure that system seats and backrests are securely engaged or Fold down the center head restraint.
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CONTROLS Cargo area Remove cargo covers The cover can be removed to load bulky lug- gage. Cover in the trunk Push the rear edge of the cargo cover up and out of the side brackets, arrow 1. Pull out cargo cover, arrows 2. Cover in the tailgate Open lid at the rear edge, arrow 1, and slightly fold the cargo cover open.
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DRIVING TIPS Things to remember when driving Things to remember when driving Vehicle equipment and Tires options Tire traction is not optimal due to manufactur- ing circumstances when tires are brand-new; they achieve their full traction potential after a This chapter describes model-specific equip- break-in time.
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Things to remember when driving DRIVING TIPS Driving through water ▷ Close all windows and the glass sunroof. ▷ Greatly increase the blower output. General information ▷ Drive moderately. When driving through water, follow the follow- Ice on window glass ing: ▷...
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DRIVING TIPS Things to remember when driving Objects in the travel path of the pedals Safety information Warning Warning Light but consistent pressure on the brake Objects in the driver's footwell can limit the pedal can lead to high temperatures, brake pedal travel or block a depressed pedal.
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Things to remember when driving DRIVING TIPS Roof-mounted luggage rack ▷ Always place the heaviest pieces on the bottom. ▷ Secure the roof luggage firmly, for instance General information using luggage straps. Roof-mounted luggage racks are available as ▷ Do not let objects project into the swiveling optional accessories.
DRIVING TIPS Increasing range Increasing range Vehicle equipment and Tires options General information Tires can have different effects on energy con- This chapter describes model-specific equip- sumption, energy consumption can be influ- ment, systems and functions that are available enced by the tire size, for example. now and will be available in the future, even if they are not available in the owned vehicle.
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Press the button. ECO PRO is dis- ieve optimal vehicle efficiency and service life. played in the instrument cluster. BMW recommends that maintenance work be performed by a dealer's service center. Configuring ECO PRO INDIVIDUAL Also refer to BMW Maintenance System.
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DRIVING TIPS Increasing range Optimizing driving style ▷ ECO PRO seat heating. ▷ ECO PRO climate control. Power gauge ▷ ECO PRO view. When ECO PRO driving mode is activated, the ECO PRO seat climate control display switches to a special configuration. The activation of ECO PRO will reduce the out- put of the seat heating.
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Increasing range DRIVING TIPS General information For this purpose, the driving style is analyzed. The assessment is done in various categories Adaptive recuperation is available depending and is displayed on the Control Display. on the equipment and national-market version. This display will help you adjust your driving The system decides based on the situation if style and save some energy.
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DRIVING TIPS Increasing range General information A proactive driving style helps the driver to use the function often and supports the efficient ef- fect of coasting. Coasting is automatically adapted to the re- spective driving situation. The Coasting mode is displayed in the Live Ve- hicle menu as efficient coasting.
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MOBILITY Charging the vehicle Charging the vehicle Vehicle equipment and The manufacturer of your vehicle recom- mends that, prior to your first use of a charg- options ing location, you have the compatibility of the following components confirmed: This chapter describes model-specific equip- ▷...
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BMW Wallbox, is recommended. The power grid and charging station should Current limit enable a charging capacity of at least 11 kW.
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MOBILITY Charging the vehicle The set current limit is activated or deacti- vated. Warning Improper use of the charging cable can pre- Set current limit vent charging and lead to damage, for in- "MENU" stance cable fire. There is a risk of fire. Use the charging cable only for charging the vehi- "Vehicle apps"...
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Charging the vehicle MOBILITY The interchangeable mains plugs of the Flexi- If the charging cable is stowed in a bag, fasten ble Fast Charger allow you to charge flexibly the bag at an open lashing eye in the luggage using domestic socket outlets or industrial compartment.
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MOBILITY Charging the vehicle The charging socket cover opens. Charging cable is unlocked. Press the release button on the handle, ar- row 1, and grasp the charging cable at the gripping areas. Open the charging socket cover. Remove the cover of the charging cable connector, if needed.
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Charging the vehicle MOBILITY "Unlock charging cable now" and shortens the charging time. Preheating/ precooling considers factors such as remaining "Stop and unlock charging cable" range or outside temperatures. Additional settings If the Mode 2 charging cable is exposed to high temperatures and direct sunlight, this may in- "MENU"...
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BMW app on the mobile device. Charging status display Setting the charging mode Indicator light at the charging socket "MENU"...
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Charging the vehicle MOBILITY Stopping the charging process "Charging mode" "Charging in time slot" The charging process can be stopped at any time by removing the charging cable and con- Select the desired setting. tinued at a later time by connecting the charg- Charge target ing cable.
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MOBILITY Charging the vehicle on. When all bars are filled, the high-voltage Display Meaning battery is fully charged. Blinking: heating active. Even if no bars are filled, the high-voltage sys- tem is still under high voltage. Information regarding the charging process is Yellow icon: charging capacity of shown on the charging screen.
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Charging the vehicle MOBILITY Discharged high-voltage Climate control for departure time and vehicle battery "MENU" "Vehicle apps" "Charging" General information "Departure plan" In addition to the high-voltage battery, the ve- "Pre-conditioning for departure" hicle has a 12 volt vehicle battery, which is re- quired for operation of the onboard electronics.
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MOBILITY Charging the vehicle Before and while driving To optimize the service life of the high-voltage battery, note the following: ▷ Bring the high-voltage battery to operating temperature before driving. To do this, pre- heat/precool the vehicle. Setting the departure time, refer to page 290.
Wheels and tires MOBILITY Wheels and tires Vehicle equipment and Tire pressure specifications options In the tire inflation pressure table The tire inflation pressure table, refer to This chapter describes model-specific equip- page 293, contains all tire inflation pressure ment, systems and functions that are available specifications for the specified tire sizes at the now and will be available in the future, even if ambient temperature.
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MOBILITY Wheels and tires Checking using tire inflation pressure The display of the current tire pressure may be limited when the vehicle is stationary. After a specifications in the tire inflation short drive, the tire pressure is updated. pressure table Determine the intended tire inflation pres- After correcting the tire pressure sure levels for the mounted tires.
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Wheels and tires MOBILITY Tire pressure values up to 100 mph/ i4 M50 160 km/h Tire size Pressure specifica- tions in bar/PSI i4 eDrive40 Specifications in Tire size Pressure specifica- bar/PSI with cold tions in bar/PSI tires Specifications in bar/PSI with cold 245/45 R 18 100 H 2.7 / 39 3.0 / 44...
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MOBILITY Wheels and tires Tire size Pressure specifica- Tire size Pressure specifica- tions in bar/PSI tions in bar/PSI Front 245/40 R 19 2.7 / 39 Front: 245/40 R 19 2.8 / 41 98 W XL M+S 98 H XL A/S Rear: 255/40 R 19 3.0 / 44 Rear: 255/40 R 19...
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Wheels and tires MOBILITY Tire size Pressure specifica- Tire size Pressure specifica- tions in bar/PSI tions in bar/PSI Front: 2.8 / 41 Rear: 255/40 R 19 3.0 / 44 245/35 R 20 95 100 Y XL Y XL Front: 255/35 R 20 2.7 / 39 Rear: HL 255/35 R 3.0 / 44...
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MOBILITY Wheels and tires Speed letter Tire size Pressure specifica- tions in bar/PSI Designation Maximum speed Front: 285/30 R 20 3.1 / 45 up to 100 mph/160 km/h 99 Y XL up to 106 mph/170 km/h Front: 2.9 / 42 245/35 R 20 95 up to 112 mph/180 km/h Y XL...
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Wheels and tires MOBILITY Uniform Tire Quality Grading Temperature Quality grades can be found where applicable The temperature grades are A, the highest, B, on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and C, representing the tire's resistance to the and maximum section width. generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions E.g.: Treadwear 200;...
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MOBILITY Wheels and tires Winter tires ▷ Unusual vibrations. ▷ Unusual tire or running noises. Do not drive with a tire tread depth of less than 0.16 in/4 mm, as such tires are less suitable for ▷ Unusual handling such as a strong ten- winter driving conditions.
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Wheels and tires MOBILITY Exchanging wheels and Warning tires Mounted steel wheels can cause technical problems, for instance unexpected loosening Mounting and wheel balancing of the lug bolts and damage to the brake disks. There is a risk of accident. Do not Have mounting and wheel balancing carried mount steel wheels.
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MOBILITY Wheels and tires New tires Maximum speed of winter tires If the maximum speed of the vehicle is higher Tire traction is not optimal due to manufactur- than the permissible speed for the winter tires, ing circumstances when tires are brand-new; then attach a sign showing the permissible they achieve their full traction potential after a maximum speed in the field of vision.
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Wheels and tires MOBILITY Identification Storage ▷ Store wheels and tires in a cool, dry and dark place. ▷ Always protect tires against all contact with oil, grease, and solvents. ▷ Do not leave tires in plastic bags. ▷ Remove dirt from wheels or tires. Runflat tires Runflat tires are labeled with a circular icon containing the letters RSC marked on the tire...
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MOBILITY Wheels and tires General information Sealant bottle ▷ To enable continued driving, liquid sealant is pumped into the tire, which hardens and seals the damage from the inside. ▷ Follow the instructions on using the tire re- pair set found on the compressor and seal- ant bottle.
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Wheels and tires MOBILITY Filling ▷ Turn the steering wheel until the front wheels are in the straight-ahead position Shake the sealant bottle. and engage the steering wheel lock. ▷ Have all vehicle occupants get out and make sure that they remain outside the hazardous area such as behind a guardrail.
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MOBILITY Wheels and tires Checking and adjusting the tire Screw the filler hose of the sealant bottle onto the tire valve of the faulty wheel. inflation pressure Checking Switch off the compressor. Read the tire pressure on the tire pressure display.
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Wheels and tires MOBILITY Adjustment Insert the connector into the power socket in the vehicle interior. Stop at a suitable location. Screw the connection hose of the compres- sor directly onto the tire valve stem. With standby or drive readiness turned on, turn on the compressor and let it run for a maximum of 10 minutes.
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MOBILITY Wheels and tires Re-initialize the flat tire monitor or reset the Tire Pressure Monitor. Use only in pairs on the rear wheels, equipped Replace the faulty tire and the sealant bottle of with the tires of the following wheel/tire sizes: the tire repair set promptly.
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Wheels and tires MOBILITY General information Enter the information about the mounted tires in the tire settings when the system Sensors in the tire valves measure the tire in- does not automatically detect the tires. flation pressure and tire temperature. ▷...
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MOBILITY Wheels and tires Current tire temperature "Tire settings" "Tire selection" Depending on the model, the current tire tem- peratures are displayed. "Manual" The current tire temperatures may change "Tire type" while driving or due to the outside tempera- Select the tire type that is mounted on the ture.
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Wheels and tires MOBILITY One to four yellow wheels You may interrupt this trip at any time. When you continue driving the reset resumes auto- A flat tire or major tire pressure loss has occur- matically. red in the indicated tires. Messages: for tires without special Gray wheels approval...
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MOBILITY Wheels and tires If the tire inflation pressure is too low Runflat tires are labeled with a circular icon containing the letters RSC marked on the tire sidewall. Message Runflat tires, refer to page 303. A yellow warning light is illuminated in the instrument cluster.
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Wheels and tires MOBILITY If there is a significant tire pressure Icon Possible cause loss Inflation was not carried out accord- ing to specifications, e.g., the tire Message has not been sufficiently inflated. A yellow warning light is illuminated in The system has detected a wheel the instrument cluster.
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MOBILITY Wheels and tires For tires with special approval: when the Possible distance travelled with a tire pressure in all four tires is correct, the depressurized tire Tire Pressure Monitor may not have been The distance travelled for which it may be pos- reset.
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Wheels and tires MOBILITY Declaration according to NHTSA/ The tire inflation pressure is reduced when the tire temperature falls again. FMVSS 138 Tire Pressure Monitoring System These circumstances may cause a warning when temperatures fall very sharply. Each tire, including the spare (if provided) Following a temperature-related warning, the should be checked monthly when cold and in- target pressures are displayed on the Control...
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MOBILITY Wheels and tires that prevent the TPMS from functioning prop- "Content" erly. Always check the TPMS malfunction tell- "Vehicle status" tale after replacing one or more tires or wheels "Flat Tire Monitor" on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement The status is displayed.
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Wheels and tires MOBILITY Safety information To do this, check the tire pressure in all four tires, for instance using the tire pressure display from a tire repair set. Warning When the tire inflation pressure in all four A damaged regular tire with low or missing tires is correct, the Flat Tire Monitor may tire inflation pressure impacts handling, such not have been initialized.
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MOBILITY Wheels and tires not have been initialized. In this case, initi- ▷ A natural, even tire pressure loss in all four alize the system. tires will not be recognized. Therefore, check the tire inflation pressure regularly. Possible distance travelled with a ▷...
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Wheels and tires MOBILITY Warning Warning Supports such as wooden blocks under the When the jack is not inserted into the jacking jack reduce the load-carrying capacity of the point provided for this purpose, the vehicle jack to bear weight. The load-carrying ca- may be damaged or the jack may slip when it pacity of the wooden blocks may be ex- is being cranked up.
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MOBILITY Wheels and tires On a level surface ▷ Lug lock bolt, arrow 1. ▷ Adapter, arrow 2. Place wheel chocks or other suitable objects in front and behind the wheel that is diagonal to the wheel to be changed. Unscrewing Attach the adapter to the lug lock bolt.
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Wheels and tires MOBILITY ▷ If necessary, set up a warning triangle or Hold the vehicle jack with one hand, ar- portable hazard warning light at an appro- row 1, and grasp the jack crank handle or priate distance. lever with your other hand, arrow 2. ▷...
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MOBILITY Wheels and tires Make sure that the car jack foot stands ver- Hand-tighten the remaining lug bolts and tically and at a right angle beneath the jack- tighten all lug bolts well in a crosswise pat- ing point. tern. Turn the jack crank handle counterclock- wise to retract the jack and lower the vehi- cle.
Under the hood MOBILITY Under the hood Overview Filler neck for washer fluid 4 Vehicle identification number 2 Jump-starting, positive battery terminal 5 Jump-starting, negative battery terminal 3 Coolant Hood Warning Body parts can be jammed when opening Safety information and closing the hood.
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MOBILITY Under the hood the hood be performed only by an authorized Hood is unlocked. BMW i dealer's service center or another qualified service center or repair shop. Warning There are protruding parts, for instance lock- ing hooks, on the inside of the hood. There is a risk of injury.
Follow the usage instructions on the washer The cooling system is maintenance-free. fluid container. Have coolant topped up by a dealer's service Use of BMW’s Windshield Washer Concen- center or another qualified service center or re- trate or the equivalent is recommended. pair shop.
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MOBILITY Operating materials Overview The washer fluid reservoir is located under the hood. Malfunction The use of undiluted windshield washer fluid concentrate or alcohol-based antifreeze can lead to incorrect readings at temperatures be- low +5 ℉/-15 ℃. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A546C7 - II/22...
BMW i dealer’s service center or another microfilter/activated-charcoal filter. qualified service center or repair shop. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A546C7 - II/22...
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MOBILITY Maintenance Maintenance Booklet for US Position Models Please consult your Maintenance Booklet for additional information on the performance of service and maintenance work. The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends that maintenance and repair be performed by a service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
Replacing components MOBILITY Replacing components Vehicle equipment and in or switch on the wiper without a wiper blade installed. options This chapter describes model-specific equip- NOTICE ment, systems and functions that are available Folded-away wipers can be jammed when now and will be available in the future, even if the hood is opened.
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MOBILITY Replacing components Lights and bulbs rates after a short time. The headlight glass does not need to be changed. If despite driving with the headlights switched General information on, increasing moisture forms, for instance wa- Lights and bulbs make an essential contribu- ter droplets in the light, have the headlights tion to driving safety.
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In- the battery has been changed. Once the bat- ternet: fusecard.bmw.com. tery has been registered again, all comfort fea- Safety information tures will be available without limitation and any Check Control messages displayed which relate to comfort features will disappear.
MOBILITY Breakdown Assistance Breakdown Assistance Vehicle equipment and Warning triangle options Turn the screw cap in the tailgate by 90°, arrow 1, and fold down the trim panel, ar- This chapter describes model-specific equip- row 2. ment, systems and functions that are available now and will be available in the future, even if they are not available in the owned vehicle.
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In addition, a text "MENU" message appears on the Control Display. "All apps" When BMW Accident Assistance is triggered, data on the vehicle's condition is sent to BMW. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A546C7 - II/22...
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Starting BMW Accident Assistance or manually. If an accident is detected automatically General information A text message relating to BMW Accident As- Depending on the vehicle equipment and na- sistance appears on the Control Display. tional-market version, the vehicle is equipped with an Assist system.
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Secure the crash site. ▷ The LED flashes green when a connection ▷ Lock the vehicle after exiting. to the BMW Response Center has been es- ▷ Immediately notify rescue forces, police, or tablished. firefighters of the fact that your vehicle is The BMW Response Center then makes equipped with a high-voltage system.
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MOBILITY Breakdown Assistance Safety information Warning Fluids in the high-voltage battery are corro- NOTICE sive. There is a risk of injury. Do not touch flu- The vehicle can be damaged when towing ids escaping from the high-voltage battery. the vehicle with a single lifted axle. There is a risk of damage to property, among other po- tential damage.
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Breakdown Assistance MOBILITY Towing other vehicles ▷ Use nylon ropes or straps, which will enable the vehicle to be towed without jerking. General information ▷ Make sure the tow rope is not twisted when fastening. Switch on the hazard warning system, de- pending on local regulations.
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MOBILITY Breakdown Assistance ▷ Avoid lateral loading of the tow fitting, for instance do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting. ▷ Check the attachment of the tow fitting in regular intervals. Additional information: Onboard vehicle tool kit, refer to page 329. Safety information NOTICE If the tow fitting is not used as intended, there...
Vehicle Care MOBILITY Vehicle Care Vehicle equipment and NOTICE options When washing with an open charging socket cover, the charging socket can be damaged. This chapter describes model-specific equip- There is a risk of damage to property, among ment, systems and functions that are available other potential damage.
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MOBILITY Vehicle Care Automatic car washes or car Driving into a car wash washes Safety information Safety information NOTICE Selector lever position P is automatically en- NOTICE gaged when standby state is switched off. Using a car wash with high pressure washers There is a risk of damage to property, among may result in water penetration of window other potential damage.
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General information To guard against discoloration, such as from clothing, clean leather and provide leather care BMW recommends using vehicle care and roughly every two months. cleaning agents from BMW. Suitable vehicle care products are available from a dealer’s...
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MOBILITY Vehicle Care Fabric care After cleaning, apply the brakes shortly to dry them. The heat generated during braking dries brake disks and brake pads and protects them General information against corrosion. In case of major contaminations, such as bev- erage stains, use a moist soft sponge or micro- Chrome surfaces fiber cloth with a suitable interior cleaners.
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Vehicle Care MOBILITY among other potential damage. Clean with a If the floor carpets are very contaminated, microfiber cloth. Dampen the cloth lightly with clean with a microfiber cloth and water or a water, if needed. textile cleaner. To prevent matting of the car- pet, rub back and forth in the driving direction only.
The dimensions can vary depending on the The height of the vehicle can also differ, e.g., model version, equipment version or country- due to tires and vehicle load. specific measurement procedure. BMW i4 Gran Coupé Width with mirrors in/mm 81.6/2,073 Width without mirrors in/mm 74.3/1,886...
REFERENCE Appendix Appendix General information FCC ID: QWY-ATM2-T-11 Canada Any updates to the Owner's Manual of the ve- Model: ATM-01 R2-US-4G, ATM-01 T2-US-4G hicle are listed here. Contains IC: 6588A-V11401011 Model: ATM-01 R2-US-4GW Updates made after the IC: 6588A-ATMR622 editorial deadline Model: ATM-01 T2-US-4GW IC: 6588A-ATMT622 The following chapters were updated in the...
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Appendix REFERENCE Online Edition for Part no. 01405A546C7 - II/22...
ACC, see Cruise Control with Distance Con- Antilock Braking System trol Anti-theft protection, lug bolt lock Accumulator, charging, see Vehicle, charg- Anzeige- und Bedienkonzept, siehe BMW iDrive Acoustic pedestrian protection Apps, see Owner's Manual for Navigation, En- AC quick charging cable, see Mode 3 charging...
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Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Automatic deactivation, high-voltage sys- BMW Assist, see Owner's Manual for Naviga- tion, Entertainment and Communication Automatic dimming, see Automatic High Beam BMW Digital Key Assistant BMW Drive Recorder Automatic headlight control BMW eDrive Automatic High Beam Assistant...
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Changes, technical, see For Your Own Clearance, water Safety Climate control Change, wheels and tires Closing with the Key Card Changing parts Closing with the smartphone, see BMW Digital Changing wheels CHARGE, energy recovery Clothes hooks Charge state indicator, high-voltage bat- Coasting tery...
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Destination input Control display, pop-ups Diagnostic connection Control systems, driving stability Diagnostic socket Coolant Digital Key Cooling, maximum Digital Key, see BMW Digital Key Cooling system Dimensions Cornering light Dimmable exterior mirrors Corrosion, brake disks Dimmable interior mirror Cosmetic mirror...
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ECO PRO, see Driving Dynamics Control Drive power, reduced eDRIVE drivetrain, driving instructions Driver activity, see Driver Attention Cam- eDRIVE, electric drive, see BMW eDRIVE Efficient4x4, see xDrive Driver assistance, parking, see Parking assis- Efficient rolling, see Current driving condi-...
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Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Engine coolant Flat tire, changing wheels Engine idling when driving, see Coasting Flat tire, continued driving, see Flat tire moni- Engine noise, artificial, see Acoustic pedestrian protection Flat tire, continued driving, see Tire Pressure Engine start, see Jump-starting Monitor Entering a destination, see Owner's Manual for...
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GPS, navigation, see Owner's Manual for Navi- High-voltage system, work gation, Entertainment, Communication Hills Gross vehicle weight, approved Holder for beverages, front Guest profile, see BMW ID Holder for beverages, rear HomeLink, see Integrated Universal Remote Control Homepage, see Internet Hood...
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Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Installation of child restraing systems Lane control assistant with active side collision Instrument cluster mitigation Instrument lighting Lane control assistant with active side collision Instrument panel, see Instrument cluster protection, see Side collision mitigation Integrated key Lane departure warning Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle...
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Entertainment and Communication Loop Mobile radio in the vehicle Low beams, operation Mobile Service, see BMW Accident Assis- Lower back support, see Lumbar support tance Lug bolt lock Mobile Service, see BMW Roadside Assis- Luggage rack, see Roof-mounted luggage...
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Payload Opening and closing Payload, technical data Opening with the Key Card PDC, see Park Distance Control Opening with the smartphone, see BMW Digi- Pedestrian protection, acoustic tal Key Pedestrian Warning, see Forward Collision Mit- Operating condition of the vehicle...
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Resetting, Tire Pressure Monitor tertainment and Communication Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor Rain sensor Reset, vehicle settings Range Restricted Driving, see BMW Digital Key Range, increasing RESUME button, Active Cruise Control READY display, instrument cluster, see RESUME button, cruise control Standby and drive readiness...
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Servotronic SET button, Active Cruise Control SET button, cruise control Safe braking Set clock Safe Share function, see BMW Digital Key Set day, see Date Safety locks, doors, and windows Set time, see Time Safety of the high-voltage system Setting, Control Display...
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REFERENCE Everything from A to Z Speech recognition Storing the vehicle Speed Limit Assist Stowing, cargo Speed Limit Assistant Straps for cargo, see Lashing eyes in the cargo Speed Limit Device, Speed Limiter area Speed limit, display, see Speed Limit Info Summer tires, tread Speed Limit Info Sun visor...
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Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Time zone Trip data Tire brands, recommended Triple turn signal activation Tire chains Trip odometer, see Trip data Tire change Trunk emergency unlocking Tire damage Trunk, see Cargo area Tire identification marks Turning circle lines, rearview camera Tire inflation pressure Turning circle, vehicle Tire marking...
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Wheels and tires Version Software, see Remote Software Up- Wheels and tires, exchange grade Widgets, iDrive Video recording, see BMW Drive Recorder Widgets, instrument cluster, see Central dis- Video, see Owner's Manual for Navigation, En- play area tertainment and Communication...
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Everything from A to Z REFERENCE xDrive Online Edition for Part no. 01405A546C7 - II/22...
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California Proposition 65 Warning For vehicles sold in California: Online Edition for Part no. 01405A546C7 - II/22...
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BMW DRIVER'S GUIDE APP. YOUR DIGITAL VEHICLE INFORMATION. The BMW Driver's Guide app explains the equipment of your vehicle and offers further scopes and functions: All information surrounding navigation, entertainment and communication Photorealistic animations for various vehicle functions Keyword search 360°...
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