Page 1 Contents Owner's Manual for Vehicle The Ultimate Driving Machine® THE BMW 5 SERIES SEDAN. OWNER'S MANUAL. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 976 346 - X/16...
Page 3 The more familiar you are with your vehicle, the better control you will have on the road. We therefore strongly suggest: Read this Owner's Manual before starting off in your new BMW. Also use the Integrated Owner's Manual in your vehicle. It con‐...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
At a glance Maintenance Cockpit Replacing components Idle state, standby state, and drive-ready Breakdown assistance state Care iDrive BMW Gesture Control Reference Voice activation system Technical data General settings Appendix Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle Everything from A to Z Controls...
Page 6 Updates made after the editorial The Owner's Manual and general information deadline on BMW, for example on technology, are avail‐ able on the Internet: www.bmwusa.com. Due to updates after the editorial deadline, dif‐ ferences may exist between the printed Own‐...
Page 7 Owner's Manual, refer to the Supple‐ mentary Owner's Manuals. ▷ Vehicle documents and statutory docu‐ ments. Your BMW dealer’s service center is happy to answer any questions that you may have about Warranty the features and options applicable to your ve‐ hicle.
Page 8 ▷ California Emission Control System Lim‐ BMW parts and accessories have been tested ited Warranty. by BMW for their safety and suitability in BMW Detailed information about these warranties is vehicles. listed in the Service and Warranty Information BMW warrants genuine BMW parts and acces‐...
Page 9 Such damage is with individuals if combined with other infor‐ not covered by the BMW New Vehicle Limited mation, e.g., an accident report, damage to the Warranty. vehicle, eye witness accounts — possibly with the assistance of an expert.
Page 10 National Highway Traffic Safety Adminis‐ cle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the ve‐ tration NHTSA, in addition to notifying BMW of hicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law North America, LLC, P.O. Box 1227, West‐...
Page 11 Information formation about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov. For Canadian customers Canadian customers who wish to report a safety-related defect to Transport Canada, De‐ fect Investigations and Recalls, may call the toll-free hotline 1-800-333-0510. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety.
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Page 13: At A Glance
At a glance This chapter shows the arrangement of the buttons, switches and displays. Moreover, you will become familiar with the available control concepts and options quickly. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 976 346 - X/16...
Page 14: Cockpit
At a glance Cockpit Cockpit Vehicle features and options to the selected options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions This chapter describes all standard, country- and systems. When using these functions and specific and optional features offered with the systems, the applicable laws and regulations series.
Page 15 Cockpit At a glance Light switch 131 Cruise control on/off 171 Lights off Active Cruise Control on/off 173 Daytime running lights 133 Parking lights 131 Steering and lane control assis‐ tant on/off 180 Automatic headlight control 132 Cruise control: store speed Adaptive Light Control 133 High-beam Assistant 133 Pause or continue cruise control beams 131 Active Cruise Control: increase distance...
Page 16 At a glance Cockpit Wipers 104 Steering wheel heating 89 Rain sensor 105 Adjust steering wheel 88 Clean the windshield and head‐ Unlock hood 287 lights 106 Switch drive-ready state on/ Open/close tailgate 66 off 97 Auto Start/Stop function 98 19 Glove compartment 231 Horn, entire surface In the vicinity of the center console Control Display 21 Ventilation 214...
Page 17 Cockpit At a glance Hazard warning system 303 Driving Dynamics Control 112 SPORT driving mode Intelligent Safety 140 COMFORT driving mode antenna 42 ECO PRO driving mode ADAPTIVE driving mode Glove compartment 230 Radio DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ Multimedia trol 167 Automatic climate control 210 Controller with buttons 22 11 Steptronic transmission selector Parking...
Page 18 At a glance Cockpit In the vicinity of the roofliner Emergency Request, SOS 303 Reading lights 135 Glass sunroof 76 Interior lights 135 Indicator light, front-seat passen‐ airbag 140 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 976 346 - X/16...
Page 19: Idle State, Standby State, And Drive-Ready
Idle state, standby state, and drive-ready state At a glance Idle state, standby state, and drive-ready state Vehicle features and options In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured against rolling away, observe the following: This chapter describes all standard, country- ▷...
Page 20: State
At a glance Idle state, standby state, and drive-ready state Establishing idle state when opening Display in the instrument cluster the front doors OFF is displayed in the instru‐ Via iDrive: ment cluster. The drivetrain is switched off and standby state "My Vehicle"...
Page 21: Idrive
iDrive At a glance iDrive Vehicle features and options Operation This chapter describes all standard, country- Overview specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions.
Page 22 At a glance iDrive Switching off Press button. "Turn off control display" ▷ Move in four directions. Controller General information The buttons can be used to open the menus directly. The controller can be used to select menu items and enter the settings. Buttons on the controller Some iDrive functions can be operated using the touchpad on the controller, refer to...
Page 23 iDrive At a glance Operating with the controller Menu items in the Owner's Manual In the Owner's Manual, menu items that can be Opening the main menu selected are set in quotation marks, e.g., "iDrive settings". Press button. Changing between panels After a menu item is selected, for instance "iDrive settings", a new panel is displayed.
Page 24 At a glance iDrive Entering letters and numbers General information Letters and numbers can be entered using the controller or the touchscreen. The keyboard's display changes automatically. Input Turn the controller: select letters or num‐ The Options menu consists of various areas: bers.
Page 25 iDrive At a glance ▷ Destination search: place names can be All menu items of the main menu are dis‐ entered in all languages that are available played. in iDrive. Select a menu item. Touch the menu and drag it to the right or Using alphabetical lists left to the desired position.
Page 26 At a glance iDrive Changing settings Switching between upper/lower case, numbers and characters Settings such as volumes can be changed via the touchscreen. Symbol Function ▷ Slide in the selected field to the right or left, until the desired setting is displayed. Enter the letters.
Page 27 iDrive At a glance Entering letters and numbers Function Operation Entering letters requires some practice at the Move map or Internet Swipe in the appro‐ beginning. When entering, pay attention to the pages. priate direction. following: Enlarge/shrink map or Drag in or out on ▷...
Page 28 At a glance iDrive Select the desired setting. Symbol Meaning SMS text message received. Specifying the number of displays It is possible to specify the number of displays. Message received. Move the controller to the right until the Reminder. split screen is selected. Sending not possible.
Page 29 iDrive At a glance Programmable memory "OK" buttons General information The iDrive functions can be stored on the pro‐ grammable memory buttons and called up di‐ rectly, e.g., radio stations, navigation destina‐ tions, phone numbers and menu entries or pages in the Integrated Owner's Manual. Settings are stored for the driver profile cur‐...
Page 30: Bmw Gesture Control
"Gestures" "Gesture control" Concept Several iDrive functions can be operated by Settings hand motion only using BMW Gesture Control. ▷ "Display tips": the possible gesture is shown on the Control Display. Overview ▷ "Audio feedback": an acoustic signal is emitted once the gesture is recognized.
Page 31 BMW Gesture Control At a glance Possible gestures Gesture Operation Function Move index finger forward and backward in the di‐ Accept call. rection of the screen. Confirm Check Control mes‐ sage. Select a highlighted entry in a list during voice activation.
Page 32 At a glance BMW Gesture Control "Function assignment" Select the desired setting. System limits Gesture recognition by the camera can be dis‐ turbed by the following circumstances: ▷ The camera lens is covered. ▷ Objects are located on the rear-view mir‐...
Page 33: Voice Activation System
Voice activation system At a glance Voice activation system Vehicle features and options Using the voice activation system This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with the Activating the voice activation system series. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.
Page 34 At a glance Voice activation system Selecting the input language ▷ Status of the voice recognition. ▷ Encrypted connection is not available. For some languages, the input language can be selected. Help on the voice activation system Via iDrive: ▷ To have the available spoken instructions "My Vehicle"...
Page 35 Voice activation system At a glance ▷ The volume remains constant even if the volume of other audio sources is changed. ▷ The volume is stored for the driver profile currently used. Information for Emergency Requests Do not use the voice activation system to ini‐ tiate an Emergency Request.
Page 36: General Settings
At a glance General settings General settings Vehicle features and options The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐ rently used. This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with the Setting the time series. It also describes features that are not Using iDrive: necessarily available in your vehicle, e.
Page 37 General settings At a glance Setting the date format "Displays" "Instrument panel" Via iDrive: "Time" "My Vehicle" Select the desired setting. "iDrive settings" The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐ "Date and time" rently used. "Date format:" Select the desired setting. Automatic time setting The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐...
Page 38 At a glance General settings Activating/deactivating "Displays" information windows "Control display" "Screensaver" Information windows are automatically shown Select the desired setting. on the Control Display for some functions. Some of these information windows can be ac‐ The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐ tivated or deactivated.
Page 39 Login accounts. The vehicle offers different functions, whose Altogether, the deletion of the data can take up use requires a data transfer to BMW or a serv‐ to 15 minutes. ice provider. The data transfer can be deacti‐ vated for some functions.
Page 40 At a glance General settings Deleting data Connection type Function Heed and follow the instructions on the Con‐ Mobile phone via Making calls. trol Display. Bluetooth. Office functions. Via iDrive: Audio player/ Playing music. Turn on standby state. smartphone via "My Vehicle"...
Page 41 General settings At a glance accident. Only use the systems or devices Displaying the vehicle identification when the traffic situation allows. If necessary, number and software part number stop and use the systems and devices while The vehicle identification number and software the vehicle is stationary.◀...
Page 42 At a glance General settings Using iDrive: Select the Bluetooth name of the vehicle. Depending on the mobile device, a control "My Vehicle" number is displayed or the control number "iDrive settings" must be entered. "Mobile devices" ▷ Compare the control number displayed "Settings"...
Page 43 General settings At a glance ▷ Bluetooth pre-settings may be required on Information about compatible USB media can the device, for instance visibility, refer to be found at www.bmwusa.com/bluetooth. the owner's manual of the device. The following applications are possible: ▷...
Page 44 At a glance General settings Connecting device with Internet ▷ USB hard drives. hotspot ▷ USB hubs. Using iDrive: ▷ USB memory card readers with multiple in‐ serts. "My Vehicle" ▷ HFS-formatted USB media. "iDrive settings" ▷ Devices such as fans or lights. "Mobile devices"...
Page 45 General settings At a glance Activate or deactivate the function. The WiFi name of the vehicle appears on the device display. Select the WiFi name of Confirm the entry of the hotspot code or the vehicle. network name: Confirm the connection via iDrive. Select the symbol.
Page 46 The vehicle is Disconnecting the device maintained up-to-date via regular vehicle soft‐ Using iDrive: ware updates. "My Vehicle" Updates and related current information is available at www.bmw.com/update. "iDrive settings" "Mobile devices" Displaying the installed software Select device. version "Disconnect device"...
Page 47 Updating software via BMW ware update can be restored. Teleservices The software may only be restored when the Updating software via BMW Teleservices is vehicle is stationary. country-specific and may not be available. Using iDrive: The software is first transferred into the vehicle and can then be installed.
Page 48 At a glance General settings Activate WiFi in the vehicle. ▷ It is possible that only the phone book en‐ tries of the mobile phone or the SIM card ▷ Check that Screen Mirroring is activated are transmitted. on the mobile phone. ▷...
Page 49: Integrated Owner's Manual In The Vehicle
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle At a glance Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle Vehicle features and options Keyword search Search for information and descriptions by en‐ This chapter describes all standard, country- tering terms selected from the index. specific and optional features offered with the series.
Page 50 At a glance Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle Changing between a function and the operating instructions To switch from a function, e.g., radio, to the Owner's Manual on the Control Display and to alternate between the two displays: Press button. "Owner's Manual"...
Page 51 Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle At a glance Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 976 346 - X/16...
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Page 53: Controls
Controls The information in this chapter helps you in confidently operating your vehicle. All features and accessories that are useful for driving and your safety, comfort and convenience are described here. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 976 346 - X/16...
Page 54: Opening And Closing
Controls Opening and closing Opening and closing Vehicle features and options WARNING For some country-specific variants, un‐ This chapter describes all standard, country- locking from the inside is only possible with specific and optional features offered with the special knowledge. series.
Page 55 Opening and closing Controls The windows and the glass sunroof are Open tailgate opened, as long as the button on the remote Press and hold: panic mode control is pressed. Press briefly: headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture Locking Close the driver's door. Unlocking Press button on the remote control.
Page 56 Controls Opening and closing Switching on the headlight courtesy turned off. After locking, wait 10 seconds be‐ delay feature fore pressing the button again. Press button on the remote control. Tailgate Set the duration, refer to page 132. General information To avoid locking it in the vehicle, do not place Replacing the battery the remote control in the cargo area.
Page 57 General information ▷ Shielding of the remote control due to The BMW display key is supplied with a me‐ metal objects. chanical key. If the display key is used, the me‐ Do not transport the remote control to‐...
Page 58 Controls Opening and closing Overview ▷ Remote Control Parking. Safety information WARNING People or animals in the vehicle can lock the doors from the inside and lock themselves in. In this case, the vehicle cannot be opened from the outside. There is a risk of injury. Take the remote control with you so that the vehicle can be opened from the outside.◀...
Page 59 Opening and closing Controls Display Switching on/off The display will go out automatically after a General information brief period to conserve battery power. The display is divided into the upper status To hide the display manually: line, the information area, and the lower status Press the button on the left side of the display line.
Page 60 A Check Control message is displayed. ▷ Charge the battery for at least three hours BMW display key detection by the vehicle may before using the display key for the first malfunction under the following circumstan‐ time or if the key has not been used for an ces: extended period.
Page 61 WARNING For some country-specific variants, un‐ Switching on drive-ready state via locking from the inside is only possible with emergency detection of the BMW special knowledge. display key Persons who spend a lengthy time in the vehi‐ cle while being exposed to extreme tempera‐...
Page 62 Controls Opening and closing Unlocking/locking via the door lock The alarm system is triggered when the door is opened, if the vehicle has been unlocked via Pull the door handle outward with the left the door lock. hand and hold it. In order to stop the alarm, unlock the vehicle with the remote control, if necessary through emergency detection of the remote control, re‐...
Page 63 Opening and closing Controls Opening Unlocking ▷ Press button to unlock the doors together, and then pull the door handle above the armrest. ▷ Front doors: pull the door handle on the door to open the door. The other doors re‐ main locked.
Page 64 Controls Opening and closing Closing Opening Touch the grooved surface on the handle of a Press button on the exterior of the tailgate. closed vehicle door with your finger and hold it there without grasping the door handle. Opening and closing the tailgate with This corresponds to pressing and holding the no-touch activation button...
Page 65 Opening and closing Controls foot, make sure you have a firm stance and do Perform the foot movement described earlier. not touch the vehicle.◀ Before closing, the hazard warning system flashes and an acoustic signal sounds. WARNING You can interrupt the closing operation by Body parts can be jammed when operat‐...
Page 66 Controls Opening and closing Safety information Locking WARNING Body parts can be jammed when operat‐ ing the tailgate. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that the area of movement of the tailgate is clear during opening and closing.◀ NOTE During opening, the tailgate pivots back and up.
Page 67 Opening and closing Controls Press button on the exterior of the tailgate. ▷ Press and hold button on the re‐ mote control for approx. 1 second. Depending on the setting, the doors may also be unlocked. Opening with the remote control, refer to page 56.
Page 68 Controls Opening and closing Trunk emergency unlocking General information There are three driver profiles with which per‐ sonal vehicle settings can be stored. Every re‐ mote control has one of these driver profiles assigned. If the vehicle is unlocked using a remote con‐ trol, the assigned personal driver profile will be activated.
Page 69 Opening and closing Controls As soon as the engine is started or any key is Using iDrive: pressed, the last selected display is shown. "My Vehicle" To exit the welcome screen via iDrive: "Driver profiles" "OK" Select driver profile. "OK" Settings ▷...
Page 70 Controls Opening and closing Enter profile name. Using iDrive: Select the symbol. "My Vehicle" "Driver profiles" Resetting a driver profile Select the driver profile to be overwritten. The settings of the active driver profile are re‐ The driver profile marked with this sym‐ set to their factory settings.
Page 71 Opening and closing Controls Unlocking "Doors/Key" Deactivate or activate the desired confir‐ Doors mation signals. Using iDrive: ▷ "Flash for lock/unlock" "My Vehicle" Unlocking is signaled by two flashes, locking by one. "Vehicle settings" ▷ With alarm system: "Doors/Key" "Acoustic signal for lock/unlock" "Driver's door"...
Page 72 Controls Opening and closing Alarm system Adjusting the last seat, mirror, and steering wheel position General information Using iDrive: When the vehicle is locked, the vehicle alarm "My Vehicle" system reacts to the following changes: "Driver profiles" ▷ Opening a door, the hood or the tailgate. Select driver profile.
Page 73 Opening and closing Controls Panic mode The alarm system responds in situations such as attempts to steal a wheel or when the vehi‐ You can trigger the alarm system if you find cle is towed. yourself in a dangerous situation. Press button on the remote control Interior motion sensor and hold for at least 3 seconds.
Page 74 Controls Opening and closing Power windows Opening ▷ Press the button to the resistance Safety information point. The window opens while the switch is be‐ WARNING ing held. When operating the windows, body parts ▷ Press the switch beyond the resist‐ and objects can be jammed.
Page 75 Opening and closing Controls Closing without the jam protection Switching on and off system Press button. In case of danger from the outside or if ice The LED lights up if the safety func‐ might prevent normal closing, proceed as fol‐ tion is switched on.
Page 76 Controls Opening and closing Roller sunblinds for the rear There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not leave children or animals unattended in the ve‐ side windows hicle. Take the remote control with you when WARNING exiting and lock the vehicle.◀ With closed roller sunblinds and open Overview windows, the roller sunblinds can be loaded...
Page 77 Opening and closing Controls Jam protection system The glass sunroof closes while the switch is being General information held. If the glass sunroof is already closed or in the tilted If the closing force when closing the glass sun‐ position, the sliding visor roof exceeds a certain value, the closing move‐...
Page 78 Controls Opening and closing Initializing after a power interruption General information After a power failure during the opening or closing process, the glass sunroof can only be operated to a limited extent. The system can be initialized under the follow‐ ing conditions.
Page 79: Settings
Settings Controls Settings Vehicle features and options sliding under the safety belt in an accident. There is a risk of injuries or danger to life. Ad‐ This chapter describes all standard, country- just the seat prior to starting the trip. Adjust specific and optional features offered with the the backrest so that it is in the most upright series.
Page 80 Controls Settings Seat tilt Backrest tilt Move switch up or down. Move switch forward or backward. Forward/backward Thigh support Pull the lever and slide the seat in the desired Pull the lever at the front of the seat and push direction.
Page 81 Settings Controls Seat tilt Lumbar support Backrest tilt, head restraint General information The seat adjustment for the driver's seat is stored for the driver profile currently used. When the vehicle is unlocked via the remote control, the position is automatically retrieved if the function, refer to page 72, is activated for this purpose.
Page 82 Controls Settings Settings gion of the spine. The lower back and the spine are supported for upright posture. Settings ▷ Press the front/rear section of the switch: The curvature is increased/ decreased. ▷ Press the upper/lower sec‐ tion of the switch: Press the button on the respective side.
Page 83 Settings Controls belt. Infants and children are not allowed on an ▷ Avoid thick clothing. occupant's lap, but must be transported and ▷ Re-tighten the safety belt frequently up‐ secured in designated child restraint sys‐ ward around your upper body. tems.◀...
Page 84 Controls Settings Safety mode straint supports the back of the head approxi‐ mately at eye level.◀ In critical situations, for instance during an emergency stop, the front safety belts tighten WARNING automatically. Body parts can be jammed when moving If the situation passes without an accident oc‐ the head restraint.
Page 85 Settings Controls Adjusting the side extensions ▷ To raise: push the head restraint up. Adjusting the height: power head restraints Fold the side extensions on the head restraint forward for increased lateral support in the resting position. Push switch up or down. Removing The head restraints cannot be removed.
Page 86 Controls Settings Adjusting the height straint supports the back of the head approxi‐ mately at eye level.◀ WARNING Body parts can be jammed when moving the head restraint. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that the area of movement is clear when moving the head restraint.◀...
Page 87 Settings Controls Adjusting manually locked via the remote control, the position is automatically retrieved if the function, refer to In case of an electrical malfunction, adjust the page 72, is activated for this purpose. mirror by pressing the edges of the mirror The current exterior mirror position can be glass.
Page 88 Controls Settings Activating Manual steering wheel adjustment Slide the switch to the driver's side mirror position. Engage selector lever position R. Deactivating Slide the switch to the passenger's side mirror position. Interior mirror, automatic dimming Fold the lever down. feature Move the steering wheel to the preferred height and angle to suit your seating posi‐...
Page 89 Settings Controls Assistance getting in and out General information The steering wheel temporarily moves into the Two memory locations with different settings highest position to make it easier to enter and can be set for each driver profile, refer to exit the vehicle.
Page 90 Controls Settings Overview Press desired button 1 or 2 while the LED is lit. A signal sounds. Calling up settings The stored position is called up automatically. Press selected button 1 or 2. The procedure stops when a switch for setting the seat is pressed or one of the memory but‐...
Page 91 Settings Controls Seat heating Switching off Press button and hold until bar display Overview on the climate control display goes out. Front Seat heating distribution The heating action in the seat cushion and backrest can be distributed in different ways. Using iDrive: "My Vehicle"...
Page 92: Activating/Deactivating
Controls Settings Switching on Activating/deactivating Using iDrive: Press button once for each ventilation level. "My Vehicle" Highest level if three bars are shown on the cli‐ "Vehicle settings" mate control display. "Climate functions" The ventilation switches back by one level af‐ "Seat and surface heating"...
Page 93: Transporting Children Safely
Transporting children safely Controls Transporting children safely Vehicle features and options to the selected options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions This chapter describes all standard, country- and systems. When using these functions and specific and optional features offered with the systems, the applicable laws and regulations series.
Page 94 Controls Transporting children safely Safety information After installing a child restraint system in the front passenger seat, make sure that the front, WARNING knee and side airbags on the front passenger Active front-seat passenger airbags can side are deactivated. injure a child in a child restraint system when Deactivate the front-seat passenger airbags the airbags are activated.
Page 95 Transporting children safely Controls Unlocking the safety belt Secure the child restraint system with the safety belt. Unbuckle the belt buckle. Allow the belt strap to be pulled in and pull Remove the child restraint system. it tight against the child restraint system. Allow the belt strap to be pulled in com‐...
Page 96 Controls Transporting children safely Locking the doors and Mounting points windows in the rear The respective symbol shows the an‐ chor for the upper retaining strap. General information Seats with an upper top tether are marked with this symbol. It can be found on In certain situations, it may be useful to secure the rear seat backrest or the rear window shelf.
Page 97: Driving
Driving Controls Driving Vehicle features and options WARNING An unsecured vehicle can begin to move This chapter describes all standard, country- and possibly roll away. There is a risk of an ac‐ specific and optional features offered with the cident. Before exiting, secure the vehicle series.
Page 98 Controls Driving Display in the instrument cluster Engine stop When the drive-ready state is Functional requirements switched on, READY is dis‐ played in the instrument cluster. Steptronic transmission The engine is switched off automatically dur‐ ing a stop under the following conditions: Switching off drive-ready state ▷...
Page 99 Driving Controls Starting the engine The display indicates that the conditions for an automatic en‐ Functional requirements gine stop have not been met. Steptronic transmission The engine starts automatically under the fol‐ Total time with switched-off engine lowing preconditions: If the vehicle is equipped for this ▷...
Page 100 Controls Driving Switching off the vehicle during an ▷ Start of an oil level measurement. automatic engine stop Activating/deactivating the system manually General information During an automatic engine stop, the vehicle Concept can be switched off permanently, for instance The engine is not automatically switched off. when leaving it.
Page 101 Driving Controls Safety information Parking brake WARNING An unsecured vehicle can begin to move Setting and possibly roll away. There is a risk of an ac‐ cident. Before exiting, secure the vehicle With a stationary vehicle against rolling. Pull the switch. In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured The LED lights up.
Page 102 Controls Driving Automatic Hold WARNING Unattended children or animals can Concept cause the vehicle to move and endanger them‐ This system assists the driver by automatically selves and traffic, e.g., due to the following ac‐ setting and releasing the brake, such as when tions: moving in stop-and-go traffic.
Page 103 Driving Controls The indicator lamp lights up green. If the vehicle is being held by Automatic Hold, press additionally on the brake pedal, when Automatic Hold is functional. switching off. After every new vehicle start, the last selected setting is active. Malfunction In the event of a failure or malfunction of the Automatic Hold holding the vehicle...
Page 104 Controls Driving Using turn signals ▷ High beams on, arrow 1. ▷ High beams off/headlight flasher, arrow 2. Press the lever past the resistance point. Triple turn signal activation Washer/wiper system Lightly tap the lever up or down. The triple turn signal duration can be adjusted. General information Using iDrive: Do not use the wipers if the windshield is dry,...
Page 105 Driving Controls Switching on Rain sensor Concept The rain sensor automatically controls the time between wipes depending on the intensity of the rainfall. General information The sensor is located on the windshield, di‐ rectly in front of the interior mirror. Press the lever up until the desired position is Safety information reached.
Page 106 Controls Driving Adjusting the rain sensor sensitivity The system sprays washer fluid on the wind‐ shield and activates the wipers briefly. Windshield washer nozzles The windshield washer nozzles are automati‐ cally heated while standby state is switched Fold-away position of the wipers Concept Turn the thumbwheel to adjust the sensitivity of the rain sensor.
Page 107 Follow the usage instructions on the washer fluid con‐ tainer. Use of BMW’s Windshield Washer Concen‐ trate or the equivalent is recommended.◀ WARNING Folding down the wipers Washer fluid can ignite and catch fire on contact with hot engine parts.
Page 108 Controls Driving serve the information and mixing ratios pro‐ ▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope, vided on the containers.◀ also secure the vehicle, e.g., with a wheel chock.◀ Overview Selector lever positions Drive mode D Selector lever position for normal vehicle oper‐ ation.
Page 109 Driving Controls Functional requirements Engaging selector lever position P Only when the drive-ready state is switched on and the brake pedal is depressed is it possible to change from selector lever position P to an‐ other selector lever position. Engaging selector lever position D, N, A selector lever lock prevents the following faulty operation: ▷...
Page 110 Controls Driving Ending the Sport program In addition, there is no downshifting for kick‐ down. Push the selector lever to the right. D is displayed in the instrument cluster. Ending the manual mode Push the selector lever to the right. Manual mode M/S D is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Page 111 Driving Controls Engaging selector lever position N Steptronic Sport transmission With the respective transmission version, the Press and hold down brake pedal. lowest possible gear can be selected by simul‐ Press the Start/Stop button. The starter taneously operating the kickdown and the left must audibly start.
Page 112 Controls Driving Driving Dynamics Control Do not steer the steering wheel when driving off with Launch Control. Concept Functional requirements The Driving Dynamics Control influences the Launch Control is available when the engine is driving dynamics properties of the vehicle. The warmed up, that is, after uninterrupted driving vehicle can be adjusted depending on the sit‐...
Page 113 Driving Controls Driving modes Configuration Using iDrive: Button Driving Configuration "My Vehicle" mode "Vehicle settings" SPORT INDIVIDUAL If necessary, "Driving Experience Control" SPORT "Configure SPORT INDIVIDUAL" PLUS Select the desired setting. COMFORT The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐ ECO PRO INDIVIDUAL rently used.
Page 114 Controls Driving Configuration Using iDrive: "My Vehicle" "Vehicle settings" If necessary, "Driving Experience Control" "Configure ECO PRO INDIVIDUAL" Select the desired setting. The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐ rently used. Reset ECO PRO INDIVIDUAL to the standard settings: "Reset to ECO PRO STANDARD".
Page 115: Displays
Displays Controls Displays Vehicle features and options Instrument cluster with enhanced features: Tachometer 120 This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with the Instrument cluster with enhanced features: series. It also describes features that are not ECO PRO displays 247 necessarily available in your vehicle, e.
Page 116 Controls Displays General information ▷ "INDIVIDUAL": all displays on the in‐ strument cluster are active. Individual The indicator and warning lights can light up in displays can be individually configured. a variety of combinations and colors. Several of the lamps are checked for proper Configuring INDIVIDUAL functioning and light up temporarily when ▷...
Page 117 Displays Controls Yellow lights Tire Pressure Monitor TPM The indicator light illuminates. Anti-lock Braking System ABS The Tire Pressure Monitor reports a Braking force boost may not be work‐ low tire inflation pressure or a flat tire. ing. Avoid abrupt braking. Take the lon‐ Observe the information in the Check Control ger braking distance into account.
Page 118 Controls Displays Reduce the vehicle speed and have the High-beam Assistant, refer to page 133. system checked immediately; otherwise, serious engine misfiring within a brief pe‐ Automatic Hold riod can seriously damage emission con‐ Automatic Hold is activated. The vehi‐ trol components, in particular the catalytic cle is automatically held in place when converter.
Page 119 Contact a dealer’s service center or an‐ Using iDrive: other qualified service center or repair shop. "My Vehicle" ▷ "BMW Roadside Assistance" "Vehicle status" Contact Roadside Assistance. "Check Control" Select the SMS text message. Messages after trip completion Special messages displayed while driving are...
Page 120 Controls Displays Tachometer ▷ Arrow 1: successive yellow illuminated fields indicate an increase in the speed. General information ▷ Arrow 2: successive orange illuminated fields indicate the upcoming shift moment. Always avoid engine speeds in the red warning field. In this range, the fuel supply is reduced to ▷...
Page 121 Displays Controls Safety information A red indicator lamp is displayed. NOTE With a range of less than 30 miles/50 km Check the coolant level, refer to page 292. it is possible that the engine will no longer have sufficient fuel. Engine functions are not en‐ External temperature sured anymore.
Page 122: Select The Desired Setting
Controls Displays Some information regarding the service re‐ Via iDrive: quirements can also be shown on the remote "My Vehicle" control with display. "Vehicle status" Display "Service required" "Vehicle inspection" Detailed information on service "Date:" requirements Select the desired setting. More information on the scope of service re‐...
Page 123 Displays Controls Overview Example Description Fuel efficient gear is set. Camera Shift into fuel efficient gear. Speed Limit Info Speed Limit Info The camera is installed near the interior mirror. Concept Keep the windshield in front of the interior mir‐ ror clean and clear.
Page 124 Controls Displays Speed Limit Info not available. ▷ In the presence of country-specific signs and road configurations. Selection lists System limits General information In the following situations, the system may not Depending on your vehicle's equipment, the be fully functional and may provide incorrect following can be displayed or operated using information or, depending on the vehicle the buttons and the thumbwheel on the steer‐...
Page 125: My Vehicle" 2. "Idrive Settings
Displays Controls Display ▷ Average fuel consumption and average speed. ▷ Time of arrival and distance to destination. When destination guidance is activated in the navigation system. Adjusting information for onboard computer For some information of the onboard com‐ puter, it is possible to set whether it can be Depending on your vehicle's optional features, called up in the instrument cluster.
Page 126 Controls Displays Display ▷ Average fuel consumption, arrow 3. ▷ Odometer for electric driving, arrow 4. Average speed and average fuel consumption General information Average speed and average fuel consumption are calculated for the distance traveled since the last reset in the onboard computer. ▷...
Page 127: Displays
Displays Controls Time of arrival and distance to Calling up the onboard computer or destination trip computer Via iDrive: General information "My Vehicle" The estimated time of arrival and the distance "Driving information" remaining to the destination are displayed if a destination is entered in the navigation system "Onboard info"...
Page 128 Controls Displays Speed warning Vehicle status Concept General information A speed limit can be set that when reached will The status can be displayed and actions per‐ cause a warning to be issued. formed for several systems. General information Opening the vehicle status The warning is repeated if the vehicle speed Via iDrive: drops below the set speed limit once by at...
Page 129: Turn The Controller Until The Desired Bright- Ness Is Set
Displays Controls Overview The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐ rently used. View Three different views are available for the Head-up Display: Via iDrive: "My Vehicle" "iDrive settings" "Displays" Switching on/off "Head-Up Display" Via iDrive: Select the desired setting. "My Vehicle"...
Page 130 Controls Displays Adjusting the height If the image is distorted, have the basic set‐ tings checked by a dealer’s service center or Using iDrive: another qualified service center or repair shop. "My Vehicle" Special windshield "iDrive settings" The windshield is part of the system. "Displays"...
Page 131: Lights
Lights Controls Lights Vehicle features and options Symbol Function This chapter describes all standard, country- Low beams specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due Instrument lighting to the selected options or country versions.
Page 132 Controls Lights Roadside parking lights Setting the duration When the vehicle is parked, a one-sided road‐ Using iDrive: side parking light can be switched on. "My Vehicle" Button Function "Vehicle settings" "Lighting" Right roadside parking light on/off "Exterior lighting" Left roadside parking light on/off "Pathway lighting"...
Page 133 Lights Controls Daytime running lights Activating Position of switch: General information The Adaptive Light Control is active, when the In some countries, daytime running lights are drive-ready state is switched on. mandatory, so it may not be possible to switch the daytime running lights off.
Page 134 Controls Lights The high beams can be switched on and off at and wagons; when driving close to train or any time as usual. ship traffic; or at animal crossings. ▷ In tight curves, on hilltops or in depres‐ Activating/deactivating sions, in cross traffic or half-obscured on‐...
Page 135 Lights Controls Settings Switching the reading lights on/off Adjust the brightness with the Press button. thumbwheel. Depending on the vehicle equipment, the reading lights are located next to the interior lights in the front and rear. Ambient light Interior lights General information General information Depending on the equipment version, lighting...
Page 136: Using Idrive
Controls Lights Setting the brightness "Interior lighting" Using iDrive: "Bowers & Wilkins" The selected setting is stored for the driver "My Vehicle" profile currently used. "Vehicle settings" "Lighting" Setting the brightness "Interior lighting" Using iDrive: "Brightness" "My Vehicle" Select the desired setting. "Vehicle settings"...
Page 137: Safety
Safety Controls Safety Vehicle features and options to the selected options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions This chapter describes all standard, country- and systems. When using these functions and specific and optional features offered with the systems, the applicable laws and regulations series.
Page 138 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions, to keep ties may affect the air bag system; therefore, the risk of injury to your hands or arms as contact BMW Customer Relations or your au‐ low as possible when the airbag is trig‐ thorized BMW service center.
Page 139 Safety Controls Functional readiness of the airbag Front, knee and side airbag on the front pas‐ system senger's side are either activated or deacti‐ vated. Safety information General information WARNING Before transporting a child on the front pas‐ Individual components can be hot after senger seat, refer to the safety notes and in‐...
Page 140 Controls Safety ▷ Do not place objects under the seat that on the positions of the driver's/front passeng‐ could press against the seat from below. er's seat. ▷ No moisture in or on the seat. To maintain the accuracy of this function over the long term, calibrate the front seats as soon Indicator lamp for the front-seat as a respective message appears on the Con‐...
Page 141 Safety Controls Overview ▷ Approach control warning with light brak‐ ing function, refer to page 142. Button in the vehicle ▷ Evasion assistance, refer to page 146. ▷ Person warning with City light braking function, refer to page 148. ▷ Night Vision with pedestrian and animal detection, refer to page 151.
Page 142 Controls Safety ting is changed on the menu, all settings of the With the vehicle approaching another vehicle menu are activated. intentionally, the approach control warning and braking are delayed in order to avoid false sys‐ Press button repeatedly. The follow‐ tem reactions.
Page 143 Safety Controls With Active Cruise Control: radar Switch all Intelligent Safety systems off prior to sensor tow-starting/towing.◀ Overview Button in the vehicle The radar sensor is located in the lower area of the front bumper. Always keep radar sensor clean and unob‐ structed.
Page 144 Controls Safety "INDIVIDUAL": the Intelligent Safety systems Symbol Measure are switched on according to the individual Symbol lights up red: prewarning. settings. Brake and increase distance. Some Intelligent Safety systems cannot be in‐ dividually switched off. Symbol flashes red and an acoustic signal sounds: acute warning.
Page 145 Safety Controls ing force is used when the brake is actuated. Cross-traffic warning: brake intervention is not Prerequisite is sufficiently quick and hard step‐ performed in the event of cross traffic. ping on the brake pedal. Object detection can be restricted. Observe The system can additionally assist possibly the limitations of the detection range and func‐...
Page 146 Controls Safety Functional limitations ports an evasive maneuver begun by the driver by safely providing targeted steering support. The system may not be fully functional in the following situations: Detection range ▷ In heavy fog, rain, sprayed water or snow‐ fall.
Page 147 Safety Controls ▷ Sensors detect sufficient clearance around the vehicle. Switching on/off The system is automatically active after every driving off. Warning with evasion support Display in the instrument cluster Front side bumper. A warning symbol appears in the instrument cluster and in the Head-up Display if a collision with a detected vehicle is imminent.
Page 148 Controls Safety Person warning with City the information regarding the system limits and actively intervene, if needed.◀ light braking function Detection range Concept The system's detection potential is limited. The system can help prevent accidents with pedestrians. Thus, a system reaction might not come or might come late.
Page 149 Safety Controls Safety information Camera WARNING Indicators and warnings do not relieve the driver from personal responsibility. Due to system limits, warnings or reactions of the sys‐ tem may not be output or they may be output too late or incorrectly. There is a risk of an ac‐ cident.
Page 150 Controls Safety Some Intelligent Safety systems cannot be in‐ At low speeds the vehicle can be decelerated dividually switched off. to a complete stop. The braking intervention is executed only if ve‐ Press and hold this button. hicle stability has not been restricted, for in‐ All Intelligent Safety systems are stance by deactivating the DSC Dynamic Sta‐...
Page 151 Safety Controls General information ▷ In tight curves. ▷ If the driving stability control systems are Thermal image deactivated, for instance DSC OFF. ▷ If the field of view of the camera or the windshield is dirty or covered in the area of the interior mirror.
Page 152 Controls Safety Overview Objects whose form is similar to people with sufficient heat radiation are detected. Buttons in the vehicle In addition, the system also detects animals above a certain minimum size, e.g., deer. Display on the Control Display with thermal im‐ age activated: ▷...
Page 153 Safety Controls Switching on/off Symbol Meaning Symbol flashes Acute warning. Switching on automatically red and a signal When it is dark outside, the system is automat‐ sounds. ically active after every driving off. If the vehicle is equipped Switching on the thermal image accordingly, a red warning triangle alternatively lights The thermal image from the Night Vision cam‐...
Page 154 Controls Safety Limits of pedestrian and animal The entire area moves along with the vehicle in detection the direction of the steering angle and changes with the vehicle speed. As the vehicle speed In some situations, it may occur that pedes‐ increases, the area becomes, for instance lon‐...
Page 155 Safety Controls Camera a brief active steering intervention in addition to vibrating and helps to keep the vehicle in the lane. Safety information WARNING The system does not release the driver from the personal responsibility to correctly assess route and traffic situation. There is a risk of an accident.
Page 156 Controls Safety Setting the force of the steering wheel "INDIVIDUAL": the Intelligent Safety systems vibration are switched on according to the individual settings. Via iDrive: Some Intelligent Safety systems cannot be in‐ "My Vehicle" dividually switched off. "Vehicle settings" Press and hold this button. "Steering wheel vibration"...
Page 157 Safety Controls venes with a brief active steering intervention ▷ If there are constant blinding effects be‐ in addition to vibrating and helps to keep the cause of oncoming light, for instance from vehicle in the lane. The steering intervention the sun low in the sky.
Page 158 Controls Safety Radar sensors The system indicates whether there are vehi‐ cles in the blind spot, arrow 1, or approaching from behind in the adjacent lane, arrow 2. The lamp in the exterior mirror lights up dim‐ med. Before you change lanes after setting the turn signal, the system issues a warning in the sit‐...
Page 159 Safety Controls "INDIVIDUAL": the Intelligent Safety systems The setting is applied to all Intelligent Safety are switched on according to the individual systems and stored for the driver profile cur‐ settings. rently used. Some Intelligent Safety systems cannot be in‐ Vehicles with side collision warning: dividually switched off.
Page 160 Controls Safety With side collision warning For vehicles with side collision warning, the steering intervention can be limited, for in‐ If at speeds between 45 mph/70 km/h and stance in the following situation: 130 mph/210 km/h, the vibrating steering wheel is ignored and the lane marking crossed, ▷...
Page 161 Safety Controls General information Overview Button in the vehicle Four radar sensors in the bumpers monitor the area next to the vehicle in the speed range from approx. 45 mph/70 km/h to ap‐ Intelligent Safety prox. 130 mph/210 km/h. The front camera determines the lane marking Radar sensors positions.
Page 162 Controls Safety Camera "INDIVIDUAL": the Intelligent Safety systems are switched on according to the individual settings. Some Intelligent Safety systems cannot be in‐ dividually switched off. Press and hold this button. All Intelligent Safety systems are switched off. Button Status The camera is installed near the interior mirror.
Page 163 Safety Controls Rear collision prevention System limits Safety information Concept WARNING The system reacts to vehicles approaching from behind. The system can react incorrectly or not at all due to the system limits. There is a risk of General information accidents or risk of property damage.
Page 164 Controls Safety Overview General information Radar sensors ▷ During normal brake application, the outer brake lights light up. The radar sensors are located in the rear ▷ During heavy brake application, the inner bumper. brake lights additionally light up. Always keep the bumper in the area of the ra‐ dar sensors clean and unobstructed.
Page 165 Safety Controls ▷ Rear collision prevention: detection of im‐ intervention by the driver in certain situations. minent rear collisions. This can reduce the risk of a further collision and the consequences thereof. Safety information At standstill WARNING After coming to a halt, the brake is released The system does not release from the automatically.
Page 166 Controls Safety Function Display The system is switched on each time drive- If the driver becomes less alert or fatigued, a ready state is switched on. message is displayed in the Control Display with the recommendation to take a break. After travel has begun, the system monitors certain aspects of the driver's behavior, so that During the display, the following settings can...
Page 167: Driving Stability Control Systems
Driving stability control systems Controls Driving stability control systems Vehicle features and options Drive-off assistant This chapter describes all standard, country- Concept specific and optional features offered with the This system supports driving off on inclines. series. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.
Page 168 Controls Driving stability control systems Deactivating DSC tem, it cannot independently react to all traffic situations. There is a risk of an accident. Adjust Hold the button down until DSC OFF the driving style to the traffic conditions. Watch is displayed in the instrument cluster traffic closely and actively intervene in the re‐...
Page 169 Driving stability control systems Controls Indicator/warning lights You may find it useful to briefly activate DTC in the following situations: The indicator lamp lights up: DTC is ▷ When driving in slush or on uncleared, activated. snow-covered roads. ▷ When freeing vehicle from deep snow or driving off from loose ground.
Page 170 Controls Driving stability control systems Driving mode Integral Active Steering COMFORT/ECO comfortable, for optimal travel comfort SPORT dynamic, for greater agility The different tunings are assigned to the dif‐ ferent driving modes of the Driving Dynamics Control, refer to page 112. Using snow chains When snow chains are in use, refer to page 273, rear wheel steering is deactivated.
Page 171: Driver Assistance Systems
Driver assistance systems Controls Driver assistance systems Vehicle features and options WARNING The use of the system can lead to an in‐ This chapter describes all standard, country- creased risk of accidents in the following situa‐ specific and optional features offered with the tions: series.
Page 172 Controls Driver assistance systems Switching cruise control on/off Press button. Switching on Changing the speed Press button on the steering wheel. The indicator lights in the instrument cluster light up and the mark in the speedometer is set to the current speed. Cruise control is active.
Page 173 Driver assistance systems Controls Interrupting automatically Indicator lamp The system is automatically interrupted in the ▷ Indicator lamp green: system is ac‐ following situations, for example: tive. ▷ When the driver applies the brakes. ▷ Gray indicator lamp: the system has been interrupted.
Page 174 Controls Driver assistance systems General information WARNING A radar sensor is located in the front bumper The desired speed can be incorrectly ad‐ and a camera on the interior mirror to detect justed or called up by mistake. There is a risk vehicles driving ahead of you.
Page 175 Driver assistance systems Controls Area of application Button Function The system is best used on well-constructed With steering and lane control assis‐ roads. tant: The minimum speed that can be set is Adjust, refer to page 176, distance. 20 mph/30 km/h. Rocker switch: The maximum speed that can be set is 115 mph/180 km/h.
Page 176 Controls Driver assistance systems ▷ When selector lever position D is disen‐ Press button. gaged. ▷ When DTC is activated or DSC is deacti‐ Changing the speed vated. ▷ When DSC is actively controlling stability. ▷ If the safety belt is unbuckled and the driv‐ er's door is opened while the vehicle is standing still.
Page 177 Driver assistance systems Controls Without steering and lane control Displays in the instrument cluster assistant: reducing distance Display in the speedometer Press button repeatedly until the de‐ sired distance is set. ▷ Green marking: system is active, the marking indicates Instrument cluster will display selected dis‐...
Page 178 Controls Driver assistance systems Indicator/warning lights Symbol Description System interrupted. Symbol Description Vehicle symbol flashes: The conditions are not ade‐ quate for the system to work. The system was deactivated No distance control display, as but applies the brakes until you the accelerator pedal is being actively resume control by pressed.
Page 179 Driver assistance systems Controls System limits tance. This also applies to major speed differ‐ ences to vehicles driving ahead of you, e.g., Detection range when rapidly approaching a truck. When a ve‐ hicle driving ahead of you is reliably detected, the system requests that the driver intervene by braking and carrying out evasive maneu‐...
Page 180 Controls Driver assistance systems Driving away ▷ If the camera is malfunctioning or dirty. A Check Control message is displayed. In some situations, the vehicle cannot drive off automatically; for example: ▷ On steep inclines. Steering and lane control ▷ From bumps in the road.
Page 181 Driver assistance systems Controls Radar sensors Camera The radar sensors are located in the bumpers. The camera is installed near the interior mirror. Front center bumper. Keep the windshield in front of the interior mir‐ ror clean and clear. Functional requirements ▷...
Page 182 Controls Driver assistance systems Displays in the instrument cluster Steering wheel symbol lights up green. The system is active. Symbol Description With the system switched on, the person Gray steering wheel symbol: warning with City light braking and the side The system is on standby.
Page 183 Driver assistance systems Controls System limits Drive attentively, and react to the current traffic situation. If necessary, intervene actively, e.g., General information by braking, steering or evading. The system cannot be activated or meaning‐ fully used in certain situations. PDC Park Distance Control Safety information Concept WARNING...
Page 184 Controls Driver assistance systems WARNING ▷ While approaching detected obstacles if the speed is slower than approx. Due to high speeds when PDC is acti‐ 2.5 mph/4 km/h. The activation distance vated, the warning can be delayed due to depends on the situation in question. physical circumstances.
Page 185: Idrive Settings
Driver assistance systems Controls Visual warning vehicle, a signal tone sounds from the left rear speaker. The shorter the distance to the object, the shorter the intervals. If the distance to a detected object is less than approx. 10 inches/25 cm, a continuous tone is sounded.
Page 186 Controls Driver assistance systems General information The function is available from walking speed while backing up or rolling backward. The system uses the ultrasound sensors of A press of the accelerator pedal interrupts the PDC and parking assistant. braking intervention. Display After emergency braking to a stop, further creeping toward an obstacle is possible.
Page 187 Driver assistance systems Controls False warnings the information regarding the system limits and actively intervene, if needed.◀ The system may issue a warning under the fol‐ lowing conditions even though there is no ob‐ Limits of ultrasonic measurement stacle within the detection range: Ultrasonic measurements might not function in ▷...
Page 188 Controls Driver assistance systems Switching on/off behind the vehicle is shown on the Control Display. Switching on automatically Safety information The system is switched on automatically if se‐ lector lever position R is engaged when the en‐ WARNING gine is running. The system does not relieve from the personal responsibility to correctly assess the Automatic deactivation during forward...
Page 189 Driver assistance systems Controls The assistance functions can be manually acti‐ Turning radius lines show the course of the vated. smallest possible turning radius on a level road. ▷ "Parking aid lines" Only one turning radius line is displayed after Pathway lines and turning radius lines are the steering wheel is turned past a certain an‐...
Page 190 Controls Driver assistance systems System limits ▷ Right-hand and left-hand side view, refer to page 194: for representing the areas on Deactivated camera the sides of the vehicle. If the camera is deactivated, e.g., if the tailgate ▷ Camera perspective movable via iDrive, re‐ is open, the camera image is displayed fer to page 191.
Page 191 Driver assistance systems Controls Cameras The camera perspective suitable for the re‐ spective driving situation is displayed. Switching on/off manually Press park assistance button. ▷ On: the LED lights up. ▷ Off: the LED goes out. The rearview camera cannot be switched off if the reverse gear is engaged.
Page 192 The current perspective is marked with a cam‐ ▷ Door opening angle, refer to page 194. era symbol. With BMW Gesture Control: an additional cam‐ era symbol appears on the circle. This camera symbol is freely movable via BMW Gesture Control, refer to page 30.
Page 193 Driver assistance systems Controls Parking aid lines Parking using pathway and turning radius lines Pathway lines Position the vehicle so that the red turning radius line leads to within the limits of the parking space. Turn the steering wheel to the point where the green pathway line covers the corre‐...
Page 194 Controls Driver assistance systems Side protection Limits of the display The vehicle surroundings are displayed with Concept distorted image for technical reasons. To protect the sides of the vehicle, obstacle Even if the symbols for the door opening an‐ markings are displayed on the vehicle at the gles do not cross other objects on the Control sides.
Page 195 Driver assistance systems Controls Depending on the driving direction, the image "Panorama view, GPS-based" of the respective camera is displayed: "Panorama view, GPS-based" ▷ "front": front camera image. Displaying activation points ▷ "rear": rear camera image. If the vehicle is appropriately equipped, the Press button.
Page 196 For reasons of data protection, the func‐ Concept tion can only be used three times within two hours. Using the BMW Connected App and the cam‐ era images from Surround View, the vehicle surroundings can be displayed on a mobile de‐ vice, e.g., a smartphone.
Page 197 Driver assistance systems Controls Parking assistant Remote Control Parking The vehicle can be remotely parked and driven Concept out, refer to page 201, in reverse if suitable forward-parking spaces are available. Safety information WARNING The system does not release from the personal responsibility to correctly assess the traffic situation.
Page 198 Controls Driver assistance systems Ultrasound sensors ▷ Minimum width of the gap: own vehicle's width plus approx. 2.3 ft/0.7 m. ▷ Minimum depth: your vehicle's length. The depth of diagonal parking spaces must be estimated by the driver. Due to techni‐ cal limitations, the system is only able to approximate the depth of diagonal parking spaces.
Page 199 Driver assistance systems Controls Parking space search and system Parking using the parking assistant status Parking Press the park assistance button or shift into reverse gear to switch the parking assistant on, refer to page 198. Activate the parking assistant, if needed. Parking assistant is activated.
Page 200 Controls Driver assistance systems Switching signal tone for suitable ▷ Possibly on snow-covered or slippery road parking spaces on/off surfaces. ▷ When there are obstacles that are hard to Using iDrive: overcome, such as curbs. "My Vehicle" ▷ When there are obstacles that suddenly "Vehicle settings"...
Page 201 Button on the BMW display key: the button ▷ With soft obstacles or obstacles covered in on the side of the BMW display key must be foam material. pressed and held for the duration of the park‐ ing procedure so that the vehicle can move.
Page 202 Front camera. WARNING Unauthorized persons, e.g., children, can move the vehicle using the BMW display key without anybody in the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident. Protect the BMW display key against unauthorized use.◀...
Page 203 Width of the parking space: vehicle's own Press and hold the button on the side of width without exterior mirrors, plus approx. the BMW display key for the duration of the 1.3 ft/0.4 m on each side, arrow 1. parking procedure.
Page 204 Observe Press and hold the button on the side of the information regarding the system limits the BMW display key for the duration of the and actively intervene, if needed.◀ parking procedure. Wait, until function readiness is indicated No parking assistance on the display.
Page 205 60, during the system. Remote Control Parking with the BMW display Parking spaces that are not suitable may be key. detected or suitable parking spaces may not be detected at all.
Page 206 Controls Driver assistance systems Safety information WARNING The system does not release from the personal responsibility to correctly assess visi‐ bility and traffic situation. There is a risk of an accident. Adjust the driving style to the traffic conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively intervene in the respective situations.◀...
Page 207 Driver assistance systems Controls Display in the camera view ▷ With the steering and lane control assistant active: when a certain driving distance is exceeded. ▷ With an active parking operation of the parking assistant. WARNING Light in the exterior mirror The respective boundary area, arrow 1, in the camera view flashes red, if vehicles are de‐...
Page 208: Driving Comfort
Controls Driving comfort Driving comfort Vehicle features and options Adaptive Drive This chapter describes all standard, country- Concept specific and optional features offered with the Adaptive Drive is an actively controlled chas‐ series. It also describes features that are not sis/suspension.
Page 209 Driving comfort Controls Driving mode Tuning COMFORT comfortable SPORT firm SPORT PLUS Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 976 346 - X/16...
Page 210: Climate Control
Controls Climate control Climate control Vehicle features and options Button Function This chapter describes all standard, country- AUTO program, refer to specific and optional features offered with the page 211. series. It also describes features that are not Recirculated-air mode, refer to necessarily available in your vehicle, e.
Page 211 Climate control Controls Switching off Switching on/off When equipped with automatic climate control Press button. with enhanced features: The LED is illuminated with air condi‐ ▷ Complete system: tioning switched on. Press and hold the left button on Air conditioning is switched on with the engine the driver's side until the system running.
Page 212 Controls Climate control side windows, upper body, and into the floor With constant recirculated-air mode, the air area. quality in the vehicle's interior deteriorates and the fogging of the windows increases. Switching on/off Switching on/off Press button. Press button. The LED is illuminated with the AUTO program switched on.
Page 213 Climate control Controls lize the condensation sensor. Make sure that The selected air distribution is shown on the air can flow to the windshield. display of the automatic climate control. If there is window condensation, press Controlling the air flow manually the button on the driver's side to uti‐...
Page 214 Controls Climate control If there is window condensation, press cooled indirectly, depending on the set tem‐ the button on the driver's side or perature. switch on air conditioning to utilize the con‐ Front ventilation densation sensor. Overview Rear window defroster Press button.
Page 215 Climate control Controls Rear automatic climate Ventilation in rear, center control Overview ▷ Lever for changing the air flow direction, arrow 1. ▷ Thumbwheel for variable opening and closing of the vents, arrow 2. Temperature ▷ Thumbwheel for varying the temperature, AUTO program arrow 3.
Page 216 Controls Climate control Using the button: switching off Air flows out of the vents to the upper body re‐ gion. The vents need to be open for this. Press and hold the left side of the but‐ ton. AUTO program Temperature Concept Depending on the selected temperature, the...
Page 217 The vehicle is in idle state or standby state and not in drive-ready state. Switching on ▷ Battery is sufficiently charged. Switch on the display of the BMW display key. If parked-vehicle ventilation is switched on, the vehicle battery will be discharged. "Precondit. setting"...
Page 218 Select the desired departure time. "Start" Set the departure time. Select day of the week, if needed. Switching off Switch on the display of the BMW display Via BMW display key key. Switch on the display of the BMW display "Precondit. setting"...
Page 219 Time of day and season. glove compartment. ▷ Physical condition of the vehicle occu‐ pants, for instance fatigue. Functional requirements BMW recommends the use of genuine BMW ▷ Fragrance cartridges are sufficiently filled. fragrance cartridges. ▷ Interior temperature between 41 ℉/+5 ℃...
Page 220 Controls Climate control The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐ The fill level of the current fragrance is dis‐ rently used. played. Select the desired setting. Switching fragrancing on/off, When an empty fragrance cartridge is indi‐ adjusting intensity cated, the cartridge still contains a fluid carry‐...
Page 221 Climate control Controls Removing the fragrance cartridge Insert the removed cover on the back side of the fragrance cartridge. The fragrance cartridges are located in the glove compartment. Open the glove compartment, refer to page 230. Press on the bottom of the cartridge holder.
Page 222 Controls Climate control Fragrance cartridge, arrow 2: second fra‐ grance indicated on the Control Display. Pull desired fragrance cartridge from the holder. Recycling Empty fragrance cartridges can be taken to a dealer’s service center or an‐ other qualified service center or repair shop for recycling.
Page 223: Interior Equipment
Interior equipment Controls Interior equipment Vehicle features and options during programming and operation. Also follow the safety instructions of the hand-held trans‐ This chapter describes all standard, country- mitter.◀ specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not Compatibility necessarily available in your vehicle, e.
Page 224 Controls Interior equipment Press and hold the two outer buttons on system to be controlled features a rolling code the interior mirror simultaneously for ap‐ radio system. proximately 10 seconds until the LED Read the system's owner's manual, or press flashes green rapidly.
Page 225 Interior equipment Controls Deleting stored functions distance depends on the hand-held trans‐ mitter. Press and hold the two outer buttons on the Likewise, press and hold the button of the interior mirror simultaneously for approxi‐ desired function on the hand-held trans‐ mately 10 seconds until the LED on the interior mitter.
Page 226 Controls Interior equipment The ashtray is located in a cup holder. Fold NOTE the ashtray cover upward. If metal objects fall into the socket, they can cause a short circuit. There is a risk of property damage. Replace the cigarette lighter or socket cover again after using the socket.◀...
Page 227 Interior equipment Controls Operation Front center armrest Push in the lighter. The lighter can be removed as soon as it pops back out. Sockets Concept The center armrest contains a socket. The lighter socket can be used as a socket for electrical equipment when standby and drive- Front center console ready state are switched on.
Page 228 Controls Interior equipment Rear center console In the center armrest The center console contains one or two sock‐ A USB interface is located in the center arm‐ ets. rest. Pull off the respective cover. Steptronic transmission: in the center console In the cargo area NOTE Objects in the storage compartment,...
Page 229 Interior equipment Controls A USB interface is located in the center con‐ sole. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 976 346 - X/16...
Page 230: Storage Compartments
Controls Storage compartments Storage compartments Vehicle features and options ▷ Steptronic transmission: storage compart‐ ment in the center console, refer to This chapter describes all standard, country- page 231. specific and optional features offered with the ▷ Center armrest, refer to page 232. series.
Page 231 Storage compartments Controls Compartments in the doors Closing Fold cover closed. WARNING Breakable objects, e.g., glass bottles, can Locking break in the event of an accident. Broken glass The glove compartment can be locked with an can be scattered in the vehicle's interior. There integrated key.
Page 232 Controls Storage compartments Center armrest Front Opening Front General information A storage compartment is located in the center armrest between the seats. Opening Push the cover forward until it engages. Press button. Closing Press cover down until it engages. Two cup holders are located in the center con‐ sole.
Page 233 Storage compartments Controls Opening and closing Opening Fold the center armrest forward. Press the button and fold open the cup holder. Closing Fold back the cup holder until it engages. Clothes hooks Safety information WARNING Clothing articles on the clothes hooks can obstruct the view while driving.
Page 234: Cargo Area
Controls Cargo area Cargo area Vehicle features and options and injured. There is a risk of injury. Stow and secure objects and cargo properly.◀ This chapter describes all standard, country- NOTE specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not Fluids in the cargo area can cause dam‐...
Page 235 Cargo area Controls Lashing eyes in the cargo Load area The maximum load is the sum of the weight of the occupants and the cargo. To secure the cargo there are lashing eyes in The greater the weight of the occupants, the the cargo area.
Page 236 Controls Cargo area Folding down With an emergency wheel: storage compartment under the cargo area floor There is a storage compartment under the cargo floor panel. Press on the multi-function hook and turn until it engages. Fold up the cargo floor panel. Small objects can be stowed in the net on the left side.
Page 237 Cargo area Controls that the backrest engages into the locking af‐ Pull the corresponding lever in the cargo ter folding it back.◀ area to release the rear seat backrest. WARNING The stability of the child restraint system is limited or compromised with incorrect seat adjustment or improper installation of the child seat.
Page 238 Controls Cargo area Reach into the recess and pull the center Remove the tool holder. section forward. Remove the emergency wheel from the storage well. Loosen the ratchet strap from the lashing With an emergency wheel: eyes. Enlarging the cargo area Remove the storage compartment.
Page 239 Cargo area Controls Ski and snowboard bag The ski and snowboard bag is contained in a protective jacket in the cargo area. Follow the installation and owner's manual in‐ cluded in the protective jacket. If equipped with emergency wheel: remove the emergency wheel from the vehicle to mount the ski and snowboard bag.
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Page 241: Driving Tips
Driving tips This chapter provides you with information useful in dealing with specific driving and operating modes. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 976 346 - X/16...
Page 242: Things To Remember When Driving
Driving tips Things to remember when driving Things to remember when driving Vehicle features and options Avoid full load or kickdown under all circum‐ stances. This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with the From 1,200 miles/2,000 km series.
Page 243 Things to remember when driving Driving tips Driving through water ▷ Greatly increase the air flow from the vents. ▷ Drive moderately. NOTE When driving too quickly through too Hot exhaust system deep water, water can enter into the engine WARNING compartment, the electrical system or the transmission.
Page 244 Driving tips Things to remember when driving Brake disc corrosion cannot enter into the driver's floor area. Use floor mats that are suitable for the vehicle and Corrosion on the brake discs and contamina‐ can be safely attached to the floor. Do not use tion on the brake pads are increased by the fol‐...
Page 245 Things to remember when driving Driving tips Mounting vehicle is not designed for use in motor sports competition. Follow the installation instructions of the roof rack. Be sure that adequate clearance is maintained for tilting and opening the glass sunroof. Magnetic roof-mounted luggage racks Because of the aluminum roof, magnetic roof- mounted luggage racks cannot be used.
Page 246: Saving Fuel
Driving tips Saving fuel Saving fuel Vehicle features and options Close the windows and glass sunroof This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with the Driving with the glass sunroof and windows series. It also describes features that are not open results in increased air resistance and necessarily available in your vehicle, e.
Page 247 The flow of fuel is interrupted while coasting. ieve optimal vehicle efficiency and service life. BMW recommends that maintenance work be performed by a BMW dealer’s service center. Switch off the engine during For information on the BMW Maintenance longer stops System, refer to page 294.
Page 248 Driving tips Saving fuel Opening via iDrive In addition, context-sensitive information, ECO PRO tips, are displayed to assist with an opti‐ "My Vehicle" mized fuel consumption driving style. "Vehicle settings" The achieved extended range is displayed in "Driving Experience Control" the instrument cluster as bonus range.
Page 249 Saving fuel Driving tips ECO PRO seat climate control If the bonus range appears in gray, the current driving style is inefficient. The output of seat heating and, where applica‐ ble, seat ventilation is reduced when ECO PRO The display switches to blue as soon as all is activated.
Page 250 Driving tips Saving fuel If the acceleration is inefficient, the area be‐ "EfficientDynamics" tween the average fuel consumption and the Select the symbol. current fuel consumption is colored red. Vertical bars show consumption for the se‐ In addition, the following information is dis‐ lected route.
Page 251 Saving fuel Driving tips Functional requirements The distance traveled is indicated in coasting mode. In ECO PRO mode, this function is available in a speed range from approximately Indications on the Control Display 30 mph/50 km/h bis 100 mph/160 km/h, if the following conditions are met: The coasting mode is displayed in EfficientDy‐...
Page 252 Driving tips Saving fuel For this purpose, the driving style is analyzed. the smoother the depicted route becomes, ar‐ The assessment is done in various categories row 1. and is displayed on the Control Display. The table of values contains stars. The more Using this indication, the individual driving efficient the driving style, the more stars are in‐...
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Page 255: Mobility
Mobility In order to always ensure your mobility, you will find important information on operating fluids, wheels and tires, maintenance and Roadside Assistance in the following. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 976 346 - X/16...
Page 256: Refueling
Mobility Refueling Refueling Vehicle features and options Fuel cap This chapter describes all standard, country- Opening specific and optional features offered with the Briefly press the rear edge of the fuel filler series. It also describes features that are not flap.
Page 257 Refueling Mobility Closing WARNING The retaining strap of the fuel cap can be jammed and crushed during closing. The cap cannot be correctly closed. Fuel or fuel vapors can escape. There is a risk of injury or risk of property damage. Pay attention that the retain‐ ing strap is not jammed or crushed when clos‐...
Page 258: Fuel
Mobility Fuel Fuel Vehicle features and options Safety information CAUTION This chapter describes all standard, country- The use of poor-quality fuels may result specific and optional features offered with the in harmful engine deposits or damage. Addi‐ series. It also describes features that are not tionally, problems relating to drivability, start‐...
Page 259 There is a risk of property damage. Do not fill with fuel that does not comply with the minimum quality.◀ Recommended fuel grade BMW recommends AKI 91. Minimum fuel grade BMW recommends AKI 89. If you use gasoline with this minimum AKI Rat‐...
Page 260: Wheels And Tires
Mobility Wheels and tires Wheels and tires Vehicle features and options The displays of inflation devices may under- read by up to 0.1 bar/2 psi. This chapter describes all standard, country- Tires have a natural, consistent loss of tire in‐ specific and optional features offered with the flation pressure.
Page 261 Wheels and tires Mobility Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI 245/40 R 19 98 H 2.4 / 35 2.8 / 41 M+S XL A/S RSC 245/40 R 19 98 V M+S XL RSC Front: 245/45 R 18 2.2 / 32 100 Y XL RSC These pressure values can also be found on the tire inflation pressure label on the driver's...
Page 262 Mobility Wheels and tires For speeds over 100 mph/160 km/h and for Tire size Pressure specifications optimum driving comfort, note the pressure in bar/PSI values in the tire inflation pressure table, refer 245/45 R 18 100 H 2.2 / 32 2.6 / 38 to page 262, and adjust as necessary.
Page 263 Wheels and tires Mobility Tire size Pressure specifications Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI in bar/PSI Rear: 275/35 R 19 2.9 / 42 Front: 245/40 R 19 2.6 / 38 100 Y XL RSC 98 Y XL RSC Rear: 275/35 R 19 2.9 / 42 F: 245/35 R 20 95 2.9 / 42...
Page 264 Mobility Wheels and tires Speed letter Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI Q = up to 100 mph, 160 km/h R = up to 106 mph, 170 km/h Rear: 275/40 R 18 2.7 / 39 S = up to 112 mph, 180 km/h 99 Y RSC T = up to 118 mph, 190 km/h Front: 245/40 R 19...
Page 265 Wheels and tires Mobility Treadwear WARNING The treadwear grade is a comparative rating The temperature grade for this tire is es‐ based on the wear rate of the tire when tested tablished for a tire that is properly inflated and under controlled conditions on a specified gov‐...
Page 266 Mobility Wheels and tires Minimum tread depth Safety information WARNING Damaged tires can lose tire inflation pressure, which can lead to loss of vehicle control. There is a risk of an accident. If tire damage is suspected while driving, immedi‐ ately reduce speed and stop.
Page 267 With mounted winter tires, observe and adhere to the permissible maximum speed. For each tire size, BMW recommends certain tire brands. These can be identified by a star Run-flat tires on the tire sidewall.
Page 268 Mobility Wheels and tires Label mation is available from a dealer’s service cen‐ ter or another qualified service center or repair shop. After rotating, check the tire pressure and correct, if needed. Rotating the tires is not permissible on vehi‐ cles with different tire sizes or rim sizes on the front and rear axles.
Page 269 Wheels and tires Mobility Mobility System Overview Storage Concept With the Mobility System, minor tire damage can be sealed temporarily to enable continued travel. To accomplish this, sealant is pumped into the tires, which seals the damage from the inside. The compressor can be used to check the tire inflation pressure.
Page 270 Mobility Wheels and tires Pull filling hose completely out of the cover Reduce inflation pressure of the sealant container. Do not kink the On/off switch hose. Compressor Connector/cable for socket Connection hose Filling the tire with sealant Safety information DANGER If the exhaust pipe is blocked or ventila‐...
Page 271 Wheels and tires Mobility Removing and stowing the sealant With the compressor switched off, insert container the plug into the power socket inside the vehicle. Unscrew the filling hose of the sealant con‐ tainer from the wheel. Press the red release button. Remove the sealant container from the compressor.
Page 272 Mobility Wheels and tires If a tire inflation pressure of at least 2 bar Insert the connector into the power socket cannot be reached, contact your dealer’s inside the vehicle. service center or another qualified service center or repair shop. If a tire inflation pressure of at least 2 bar is reached, see Minimum tire inflation pres‐...
Page 273 Wheels and tires Mobility Rear wheel steering during operation Information regarding suitable snow chains is with snow chains available from a dealer’s service center or an‐ other qualified service center or repair shop. General information In order to guarantee free running of the wheels when operating with snow chains, rear WARNING axle steering of the integral active steering...
Page 274 Mobility Wheels and tires General information ▷ After a tire or wheel replacement, a re‐ set was performed with the correct tire Sensors in the tire valves measure the tire in‐ inflation pressure. flation pressure and tire temperature. ▷ After the tire inflation pressure was ad‐ Using the tire settings in iDrive, the system can justed to a new value, a reset was per‐...
Page 275 Wheels and tires Mobility Select the maximum road speed that will The target pressure is immediately adjusted if be used with the tires. the vehicle load is changed in the tire settings. "Confirm settings" Tire conditions The measurement of the current tire inflation pressure is started.
Page 276 Mobility Wheels and tires ▷ After the tire inflation pressure has been ▷ For tires with special approval: adjusted. ▷ The system has detected a wheel ▷ After a tire or wheel replacement. change, but no reset was done. ▷ The tire inflation pressure has fallen Reset below the level of the last reset.
Page 277 Wheels and tires Mobility Message in case of sharp tire inflation For tires with special approval: if the tire in‐ pressure loss flation pressure in all four tires is correct, the TPM may not have been reset. In this The yellow warning light lights up. case, perform the reset.
Page 278 Mobility Wheels and tires Sudden tire pressure loss the Tire Pressure Monitor may not have been reset. In this case, perform the reset. The system cannot indicate sudden serious tire damage caused by external circumstances. Possible driving range with a depressurized tire Failure to perform a reset The possible driving range varies depending...
Page 279 Wheels and tires Mobility sure telltale when one or more of your tires is In the event of a tire inflation pressure loss, the significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when diameter and therefore the rotational speed of the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you the corresponding wheel changes.
Page 280 Mobility Wheels and tires The initialization automatically continues when ▷ Sporty driving style: spinning traction driving resumes. wheels, high lateral acceleration (drifting). ▷ When driving with snow chains. Indication of a flat tire Actions in the event of a flat tire The yellow warning lamp lights up.
Page 281 Wheels and tires Mobility Changing wheels/tires Continued driving with a flat tire Observe the following when continuing to drive General information with a damaged tire: When using run-flat tires or tire sealants, a tire Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐ does not always need to be changed immedi‐...
Page 282 Mobility Wheels and tires On a level surface WARNING The vehicle jack is optimized for lifting the vehicle and for the jacking points on the vehicle only. There is a risk of injury. Do not lift any other vehicle or cargo using the vehicle jack.◀...
Page 283 Wheels and tires Mobility ▷ Depending on the equipment version, get do not change this position while using the ve‐ tools and the emergency wheel from the hicle jack.◀ vehicle. Hold the vehicle jack with one hand, ar‐ ▷ If necessary, set up a warning triangle or row 1, and grasp the crank with your other portable hazard warning lamp at an appro‐...
Page 284 Mobility Wheels and tires Make sure that the vehicle jack foot is ex‐ Turn the crank on the vehicle jack counter‐ tended vertically. clockwise to retract the jack and lower the vehicle. Remove the vehicle jack. After the wheel change Tighten the lug bolts crosswise.
Page 285 Wheels and tires Mobility erately and do not exceed a speed of After the wheel change, insert the tool holder 50 mph/80 km/h.◀ into the storage well and secure it with the ratchet straps. Overview The emergency wheel and the tools are lo‐ cated in the cargo area under the cargo floor panel.
Page 286: Engine Compartment
Mobility Engine compartment Engine compartment Vehicle features and options to the selected options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions This chapter describes all standard, country- and systems. When using these functions and specific and optional features offered with the systems, the applicable laws and regulations series.
Page 287 Engine compartment Mobility WARNING Hood is unlocked. The engine compartment accommo‐ dates moving components. Certain compo‐ nents in the engine compartment can also move with the vehicle switched off, e.g., the ra‐ diator fan. There is a risk of injury. Do not reach into the area of moving parts.
Page 288: Engine Oil
Mobility Engine oil Engine oil Vehicle features and options Electronic oil measurement This chapter describes all standard, country- Status display specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not Concept necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due The engine oil level is monitored electronically to the selected options or country versions.
Page 289 Engine oil Mobility Display on the Control Display center or another qualified service center or re‐ pair shop.◀ In the detailed measurement the engine oil level is checked when the vehicle is stationary, Different messages appear on the Control Dis‐ and displayed via a scale.
Page 290 BMW Longlife-14 FE+. Open the hood, refer to page 287. Turn the lid counterclockwise. The oil rating BMW Longlife-14 FE+ is only suitable for particular gasoline engines. More information about suitable engine oil rat‐ ings and viscosities of engine oils can be re‐...
Page 291 Engine oil Mobility More information about suitable engine oil rat‐ ings and viscosities of engine oils can be re‐ quested from a dealer’s service center or an‐ other qualified service center or repair shop. Engine oil change NOTE Engine oil that is not changed in timely fashion can cause increased engine wear and thus engine damage.
Page 292: Coolant
Mobility Coolant Coolant Vehicle features and options Coolant level This chapter describes all standard, country- General information specific and optional features offered with the Vehicles with gasoline engine feature two series. It also describes features that are not cooling circuits. Always check the coolant lev‐ necessarily available in your vehicle, e.
Page 293 Coolant Mobility Adding Let the engine cool. Turn the lid of the coolant reservoir slightly counterclockwise to allow any excess pressure to dissipate, then open it. Open the coolant reservoir lid. If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant up to the specified level;...
Page 294: Maintenance
Therefore, hand the service advisor the remote BMW maintenance system control with which the vehicle was driven most recently. The maintenance system indicates required maintenance measures, and thereby provides Storage periods support in maintaining road safety and the op‐...
Page 295 Maintenance Mobility Emissions service center or repair shop. Records of regu‐ lar maintenance and repair work should be re‐ ▷ The warning lamp lights up: tained. Emissions are deteriorating. Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible. Socket for OBD Onboard Diagnosis ▷...
Page 296: Replacing Components
Mobility Replacing components Replacing components Vehicle features and options NOTE Folded-away wipers can be jammed This chapter describes all standard, country- when the hood is opened. There is a risk of specific and optional features offered with the property damage. Make sure that the wipers series.
Page 297 Replacing components Mobility Lights and bulbs on the lighting system, switch off the lamps in question. If necessary, heed the bulb manufac‐ turer's instructions.◀ General information NOTE Lights and bulbs Dirty bulbs have a reduced service life. Lights and bulbs make an essential contribu‐ There is a risk of property damage.
Page 298 Mobility Replacing components Tail lights 21-watt bulb, PY21W General information Replacing a bulb In the wheel house, press the two retainer Observe the safety information, refer to tabs and fold down the cover. page 297. All tail lights are designed with LED technol‐ ogy, with the exception of the two reversing lights in the tailgate.
Page 299 Replacing components Mobility move the holder of the warning triangle, ar‐ Carefully lift off the hinge cover from the row 2. hinge arm, arrow 1, until the holding pin, arrow 2, behind the trim panel is released. Removing the hinge covers Pull the hinge cover downward and re‐...
Page 300 Mobility Replacing components holding pins, arrows 2, behind the interior Installing the interior trim trim are released. Connect the cable to the switch unit, if necessary. Make sure that the plug en‐ gages. Position the interior trim on the tailgate and secure it with two expanding rivets.
Page 301 Replacing components Mobility Fasten the hinge cover using the expand‐ property damage. Only vehicle batteries that ing rivet, arrow 1, and press onto the hinge are compatible with your vehicle type should cover so that the holding pin engages in be installed in your vehicle.
Page 302 Mobility Replacing components ▷ Memory function: store the positions again. ▷ Time: update. ▷ Date: update. ▷ Glass sunroof: initialize the system. Disposing of old batteries Have old batteries disposed of by a dealer’s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop or take them to a collection point.
Page 303: Breakdown Assistance
Breakdown assistance Mobility Breakdown assistance Vehicle features and options Overview This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and systems.
Page 304 General information ▷ If the LED is flashing green, but the BMW Some of the articles have a limited service life. Response Center can no longer be heard via the speaker, you can nevertheless still Check the expiration dates of the first-aid kit be heard at the BMW Response Center.
Page 305 Breakdown assistance Mobility Jump-starting Positive battery terminal General information If the battery is discharged, the engine can be started using the battery of another vehicle and two jumper cables. Only use jumper ca‐ bles with fully insulated clamp handles. Safety information DANGER The starting aid terminal in the engine com‐...
Page 306 Mobility Breakdown assistance Steptronic transmission: transporting battery, or to the corresponding starting the vehicle aid terminal of the vehicle to be started. Attach one terminal clamp of the negative General information jumper cable to the negative terminal of the battery, or to the corresponding engine The vehicle is not permitted to be towed.
Page 307 Breakdown assistance Mobility In order to ensure that the vehicle can roll, pro‐ Should it prove impossible to avoid mounting ceed as follows: the tow bar at an offset angle, please observe the following: Switch on drive-ready state, refer to ▷...
Page 308 Mobility Breakdown assistance Safety information NOTE If the tow fitting is not used as intended, there can be damage to the vehicle or to the tow fitting. There is a risk of property damage. Observe the notes on using the tow fitting.◀ Screw thread for tow fitting Press on the mark on the edge of the cover to push it out.
Page 309: Care
Care Mobility Care Vehicle features and options ▷ Minimum distance from glass sunroof: 31.5 in/80 cm. This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with the Automatic vehicle washes series. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.
Page 310 Vehicle care products Driving out of a vehicle wash General information To switch on the drive-ready state, follow BMW recommends using vehicle care and these steps: cleaning products from BMW. Suitable care products are available from a dealer’s service Steptronic transmission center or another qualified service center or re‐...
Page 311 Care Mobility Caring for special components mediately to prevent the finish from being al‐ tered or discolored. Light-alloy wheels Matte finish When cleaning the vehicle, use only neutral Only use cleaning and care products suitable wheel cleaners having a pH value from 5 to 9. for vehicles with matte finish.
Page 312 Mobility Care Plastic components can be safely attached to the floor. Do not use loose floor mats and do not layer several floor NOTE mats. Make sure that there is sufficient clear‐ Cleansers that contain alcohol or sol‐ ance for the pedals. Ensure that the floor mats vents, such as lacquer thinners, heavy-duty are securely fastened again after they were re‐...
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Page 315: Reference
Reference This chapter contains the technical data and an index that will quickly take you to the information you need. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 976 346 - X/16...
Page 316: Technical Data
The specified heights do not take into account attached parts, e.g., a roof antenna, roof racks BMW 5 Series Sedan Width with mirrors inches/mm 83.7/2,126 Width without mirrors inches/mm 73.5/1,868...
Page 317 Technical data Reference Weights 530i Approved gross vehicle weight lbs/kg 4,850/2,200 Load lbs/kg 860/390 Approved front axle load lbs/kg 2,299/1,043 Approved rear axle load lbs/kg 2,745/1,245 Approved roof load capacity lbs/kg 220/100 Cargo area capacity cu ft 18.7 Canada: cargo area capacity cu ft/l 18.7/530 540i...
Page 318 Reference Technical data 540i xDrive Approved gross vehicle weight lbs/kg 5,165/2,343 Load lbs/kg 838/380 Approved front axle load lbs/kg 2,579/1,170 Approved rear axle load lbs/kg 2,740/1,243 Approved roof load capacity lbs/kg 220/100 Cargo area capacity cu ft 18.7 Canada: cargo area capacity cu ft/l 18.7/530 Capacities...
Page 319: Appendix
Appendix Reference Appendix Any updates to the Owner's Manual of the ve‐ This device complies with RF exposure guide‐ hicle are listed here. lines of the FCC rules and with Industry Can‐ ada license-exempt RSS standard(s) at a dis‐ tance of 2 in/5 cm under normal use case Updates made after the conditions.
Page 320 Reference Appendix compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full Čeština text of the EU declaration of conformity is Tímto [jméno výrobce] prohlašuje, že typ rádi‐ available at the following internet address: ového zařízení [označení typu rádiového http://www.novero.com/declara‐ zařízení] je v souladu se směrnicí 2014/53/EU. tion_of_conformity Úplné...
Page 321 Appendix Reference ignación del tipo de equipo radioeléctrico] es Latviešu conforme con la Directiva 2014/53/UE. El texto Ar šo [ražotāja nosaukums] deklarē, ka radioie‐ completo de la declaración UE de conformidad kārta [radioiekārtas tipa apzīmējums] atbilst está disponible en la dirección Internet si‐ Direktīvai 2014/53/ES.
Page 322 Reference Appendix Polski Svenska Nazwa producenta] niniejszym oświadcza, że Härmed försäkrar [tillverkarens namn] att typ urządzenia radiowego [określenie typu ur‐ denna typ av radioutrustning [ange typ av radi‐ ządzenia radiowego] jest zgodny z dyrektywą outr stning] överensstämmer med direktiv 2014/53/UE. Pełny tekst deklaracji zgodności 2014/53/EU.
Page 323 Appendix Reference South Korea NOTE: This device has been tested for human exposure limits and found compliant at a mini‐ mum distance of 4 in/10 cm during operation. Wireless charging tray MSIP-CMM-N7V-WCH-184 인증 받은 자의 상호 Novero Dabendorf GmbH 제조자/제조국가 Germany 기자재의...
Page 324: Everything From A To Z
Adaptive Drive Approved axle load Steptronic transmis‐ Adaptive Light Control Approved total weight sion ADAPTIVE, see Driving Dy‐ App, see BMW Driver’s Guide Automatic unlocking namics Control Automatic vehicle wash Additives, engine oil Arrival time AUTO program, automatic cli‐ types...
Page 325 Blocking, power window, see Bypassing, see Jump-start‐ Car seats, see Transporting Safety switch children safely Bluetooth connection Cartridge replacement, see BMW Assist, see Owner's Ambient air package Manual for Navigation, En‐ Car wash tertainment and Communi‐ Cable for tow-starting/ Car washing...
Page 326 Reference Everything from A to Z Changing wheels Communication, see Owner's Control systems, driving sta‐ Changing wheels/tires Manual for Navigation, En‐ bility Chassis number, see Vehicle tertainment and Communi‐ Convenient opening with the identification number cation remote control Check Control Compact wheel, see Emer‐...
Page 327 Display in the windshield, see tems Engine, automatic Start/Stop Head-up Display Driving style analysis, ECO function Display key, malfunction Engine compartment Display key, see BMW display Driving tips Engine compartment, work‐ DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ ing in Display lighting, see Instru‐ trol Engine coolant ment lighting DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐...
Page 328 Fragrance cartridge, see Am‐ tion locking bient air package Gesture Control Exterior lighting with the vehi‐ Fragrance, see Ambient air Gestures, see BMW Gesture cle locked package Control Exterior mirror, Automatic Fragrancing, see Ambient air Glare shield, see Sun vi‐...
Page 329 Hotel function, tailgate, see Integral Active Steering cess Locking separately Integrated key Key, mechanical Hot exhaust system Integrated Owner's Manual in Key, see BMW display key Humidity in the headlight, see the vehicle Kickdown, Steptronic trans‐ Headlight glass Intelligent emergency mission Hydroplaning...
Page 330 Mobile communication devi‐ Lighter, cigarettes ces in the vehicle Lighter, front Make-up mirror Mobile phone, see Owner's Lighter, rear Malfunction, BMW display Manual for Navigation, En‐ Lighting tertainment and Communi‐ Lighting, speakers Malfunction displays, see cation Light in the exterior mirror,...
Page 331 Everything from A to Z Reference Night Vision device, see Night Pressure, tire air pres‐ Vision sure Night Vision with pedestrian Paint, vehicle Pressure warning FTM, and animal detection Pairing, mobile devices, see tires No-touch opening and clos‐ Connections Profiles, see driver profiles ing of the tailgate Panic mode Programmable memory but‐...
Page 332 Remote control with display, Safety belts malfunction Safety belts, care Service, Roadside Assis‐ Remote control with display, Safety locks, doors and win‐ tance see BMW display key dows Services, ConnectedDrive, Replacing parts Safety package, see Active see Owner's Manual for Replacing wheels/tires Protection Navigation, Entertainment Reporting safety malfunc‐...
Page 333 Everything from A to Z Reference Side collision warning Sport program, Steptronic Storage compartments, loca‐ Signaling, horn transmission tions Signals when unlocking, see SPORT, see Driving Dynam‐ Storage, tires Confirmation signals from ics Control Storing the vehicle the vehicle Stability control systems Stowing and securing Sitting safely Standard equipment, see Ve‐...
Page 334 Reference Everything from A to Z Telephone, see Owner's Tone, see Owner's Manual for Turn signals, high beams, Manual for Navigation, En‐ Navigation, Entertainment headlight flasher tertainment and Communi‐ and Communication cation Tool Temperature, automatic cli‐ Torque display, see Sport mate control displays Unintentional alarm, avoid‐...
Page 335 Everything from A to Z Reference Vehicle key, see Remote con‐ Website Wrench, see Onboard vehicle trol Weights tool kit Vehicle paint Welcome Light Carpet, see Vehicle position, GPS geolo‐ welcome lights cation Welcome light during unlock‐ Vehicle status xDrive Vehicle storage Welcome lights Vehicle wash...
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