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THE BMW 5 SERIES
GRAN TURISMO.
OWNER'S MANUAL.
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 909 928 - VI/13
Owner's Manual for
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The Ultimate Driving
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  • Page 1 Contents Owner's Manual for Vehicle The Ultimate Driving Machine THE BMW 5 SERIES GRAN TURISMO. OWNER'S MANUAL. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 909 928 - VI/13...
  • 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‐...
  • Page 4 © 2013 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Munich, Germany Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW AG, Munich. US English VI/13, 07 13 490 Printed on environmentally friendly paper, bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 909 928 - VI/13...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Mobility The fastest way to find information on a partic‐ ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to Refueling page 240. Fuel Wheels and tires Engine compartment Notes Engine oil Coolant At a glance Maintenance Cockpit Replacing components iDrive Breakdown assistance...
  • Page 6 For options and equipment not described in Information on BMW, e.g., on technology, is this Owner's Manual, please refer to the Sup‐ available on the Internet: bmwusa.com. plementary Owner's Manuals.
  • Page 7 BMW. BMW cannot water. test every product made by other manufactur‐ ers to verify if it can be used on a BMW safely Service and warranty and without risk to either the vehicle, its opera‐ We recommend that you read this publication tion, or its occupants.
  • Page 8 — possibly with the assistance ous damage to the vehicle. Such damage is of an expert. not covered by the BMW New Vehicle Limited Additional functions that are contractually Warranty. agreed with the customer, such as vehicle lo‐...
  • Page 9 National Highway Traffic Safety Adminis‐ a road obstacle, data that will assist in under‐ tration NHTSA, in addition to notifying BMW of standing how a vehicle’s systems performed. North America, LLC, P.O. Box 1227, West‐...
  • Page 10 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 909 928 - VI/13...

  • Page 11: At A Glance

    At a glance These overviews of buttons, switches and displays are intended to familiarize you with your vehicle. You will also become quickly acquainted with the available control concepts and options. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 909 928 - VI/13...

  • Page 12: Cockpit

    At a glance Cockpit Cockpit Vehicle equipment ment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional All standard, country-specific and optional equipment or country variant. This also applies equipment that is offered in the model series is for safety-related functions and systems.
  • Page 13 Cockpit At a glance Front fog lamps  100 Decrease distance  138 Parking lamps  97 Increase distance  138 beams  97 Congestion Assistant ON/OFF, Pause  141 Automatic headlamp con‐ Congestion Assistant: setting trol  98 cruise control distance  135 Daytime running lights  98 Cruise control rocker switch   146  137 Adaptive Light Control  98 10 Instrument cluster  81 High-beam Assistant  99...
  • Page 14 At a glance Cockpit Steering wheel heating  60 Open the tailgate  38 Adjust the steering wheel  59 18 Unlocking the hood All around the center console Headliner  15 Parking brake  71 Control Display  16 Glove compartment  177 Auto Hold  73 vent  165 Hazard warning system  225 PDC Park Distance Control  147 View  153 Central locking system  36...
  • Page 15 Cockpit At a glance Dynamic Driving Control  132 12 Transmission selector lever DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol  132 All around the headliner Intelligent Emergency Re‐ Reading lamps  101 quest  225 Panoramic glass sunroof  47 Interior lamps  101 Indicator lamp, front passenger airbag  104 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 909 928 - VI/13...

  • Page 16: Idrive

    At a glance iDrive iDrive Vehicle equipment Control Display All standard, country-specific and optional Hints equipment that is offered in the model series is ▷ To clean the Control Display, follow the described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐ care instructions. ment is also described that is not available in a ▷...
  • Page 17 iDrive At a glance Press. The main menu is displayed. All iDrive functions can be called up via the Move in four directions. main menu. Selecting menu items Menu items shown in white can be selected. Turn the controller until the desired menu item is highlighted.
  • Page 18 At a glance iDrive A new panel is opened on top of the previ‐ This area remains unchanged. ous display. ▷ Control options for the selected main menu, e.g., for "Radio". ▷ If applicable, further operating options for the selected menu, e.g., "Store station". Changing settings Select a field.
  • Page 19 iDrive At a glance Example: setting the clock ▷ "Browser": enter Internet addresses. ▷ "Audio feedback": the entered letters Setting the clock and numbers are announced. Entering letters and numbers Press the button. The main menu is displayed. The entry of the letters requires some practice at the beginning.
  • Page 20 At a glance iDrive Turn the controller to set the hours and Symbol Meaning press the controller. Text message was received. Turn the controller to set the minutes and press the controller. Check the SIM card. SIM card is blocked. Status information SIM card is missing.
  • Page 21 iDrive At a glance "Split screen" The function will run immediately. This means, for example, that the number is dialed when a Selecting the display phone number is selected. Press the button. Displaying the button assignment "Split screen" Use a finger to touch the buttons. Do not wear Move the controller until the split screen is gloves or use objects.
  • Page 22 At a glance iDrive Symbol Function Press the controller: delete the let‐ ter or number. Press the controller for an extended period: delete all letters or numbers. Switching between cases, letters and numbers Depending on the menu, you can switch be‐ tween entering upper and lower case, letters and numbers: Symbol...

  • Page 23: Voice Activation System

    Voice activation system At a glance Voice activation system Vehicle equipment Using voice activation All standard, country-specific and optional Activating the voice activation system equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐ Press the button on the steering ment is also described that is not available in a wheel.
  • Page 24 At a glance Voice activation system Executing functions using short Via short command commands Playback of the CD can also be started via a Functions on the main menu can be performed short command. directly by means of short commands, nearly Switch on the Entertainment sound output irrespective of which menu item is currently if necessary.
  • Page 25 Voice activation system At a glance Notes on Emergency Requests Do not use the voice activation system to ini‐ tiate an Emergency Request. In stressful situa‐ tions, the voice and vocal pitch can change. This can unnecessarily delay the establish‐ ment of a telephone connection.

  • Page 26: Integrated Owner's Manual In The Vehicle

    At a glance Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle Vehicle equipment Select components All standard, country-specific and optional Press the button. equipment that is offered in the model series is Turn the controller: open "Vehicle Info". described in this chapter.
  • Page 27 Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle At a glance Context help - Owner's Manual to the Programmable memory buttons temporarily selected function General information The relevant information can be opened di‐ rectly. The Owner's Manual can be stored on the pro‐ grammable memory buttons and called up di‐...
  • Page 28 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 909 928 - VI/13...

  • Page 29: Controls

    Controls This chapter is intended to provide you with information that will give you complete control of your vehicle. All features and accessories that are useful for driving and your safety, comfort and convenience are described here. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 909 928 - VI/13...

  • Page 30: Opening And Closing

    Controls Opening and closing Opening and closing Vehicle equipment Programming the button assignment for the remote control All standard, country-specific and optional The button assignment on the remote control equipment that is offered in the model series is can be set variously depending on how the ve‐ described in this chapter.
  • Page 31 Opening and closing Controls The storage compartment contains a switch ▷ Interference of radio transmission by mo‐ for separately securing the tailgate, refer to bile devices in close proximity to the re‐ page 40. mote control. ▷ Interference of radio transmission by Replacing the battery charger while charging items such as mo‐...
  • Page 32 Personal Profile function. For more information, contact "Import profile" your service center. BMW Online: "BMW Online" Transmission takes place via: USB interface, refer to page 173: "USB ▷ The USB interface in the center armrest device"...

  • Page 33: Active Blind Spot Detec

    Opening and closing Controls Display profile list during start ▷ Language on the Control Display. The profile list can be displayed during each ▷ Lane departure warning: last setting, on/ start for selecting the desired profile. off. ▷ Active Blind Spot Detection: last setting, "Settings"...
  • Page 34 Controls Opening and closing Operating from the inside Convenient opening The remote control can be used to simultane‐ ously open the windows and the glass sunroof. Press and hold the button on the re‐ mote control. The windows and the glass sunroof open. Releasing the button stops the motion.

  • Page 35: Tion

    Opening and closing Controls The large tailgate opens slightly, regardless of Commission regulations. Operation is gov‐ whether it was previously locked or unlocked. erned by the following: This button can also be used to unlock the FCC ID: doors. The button assignment on the remote ▷...
  • Page 36 Controls Opening and closing Opening and closing: from Remove the key before pulling the door handle the inside Before pulling the outside door handle, remove the key to avoid damaging the paintwork and Locking and unlocking the key.◀ In some country-specific versions, the alarm system is triggered if the vehicle is unlocked via the door lock.
  • Page 37 Opening and closing Controls Tailgate Ensure that adequate clearance is available before opening. Opening Opening the large tailgate Note the opening height of the tailgate The tailgate pivots back and up when it opens. Ensure that there is sufficient clearance when the tailgate opens;...
  • Page 38 Controls Opening and closing Automatic Soft Closing Opening the large tailgate To close the tailgate fully, press down lightly Note the opening height of the tailgate only. The tailgate pivots back and up when it It is closed automatically. opens. Ensure that there is sufficient clearance when the tailgate opens;...
  • Page 39 Opening and closing Controls Opening the large tailgate further Tailgate closes automatically and the vehi‐ cle is locked. Press and hold the button on the inside of the large tailgate, arrow 2, to open the large tail‐ ▷ Press the button on the exterior of the tail‐ gate to the maximum opening height.
  • Page 40 Controls Opening and closing Locking separately Comfort Access supports the following func‐ tions: The tailgate can be locked separately, using the switch in the front center armrest. ▷ Unlocking/locking of the vehicle. ▷ Convenient closing. ▷ The tailgate is locked, ar‐ row 1.
  • Page 41 Opening and closing Controls Locking Do not place the remote control in the cargo area Take the remote control with you and do not leave it in the cargo area; otherwise, the re‐ mote control is locked inside the vehicle when the tailgate is closed.◀...
  • Page 42 Controls Opening and closing Before the opening, the hazard warning sys‐ In this case, open or close the vehicle using the tem flashes. buttons on the remote control or use the integrated key in the door lock. Preventing inadvertent opening If there is a malfunction, open the tailgate with In situations where the tailgate should the remote control button or with the button on...
  • Page 43 Opening and closing Controls "Doors/key" ▷ Changes in the vehicle tilt, e.g., during at‐ tempts to steal a wheel or when towing the Select the desired function: car. ▷ "Lock if no door opened" ▷ Interruptions in battery voltage. The vehicle locks automatically after a The alarm system briefly indicates tampering: short period of time if a door is not opened.
  • Page 44 Controls Opening and closing Note the opening height of the large tail‐ ▷ The indicator lamp flashes after locking: gate The doors, hood or tailgate is not closed The tailgate pivots back and up when it opens. properly, but the rest of the vehicle is se‐ Ensure that there is sufficient clearance when cured.
  • Page 45 Opening and closing Controls Closing The indicator lamp lights up for approx. 2 sec‐ onds and then continues to flash. Keep the closing path clear The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen‐ Monitor the closing process and make sor are switched off until the vehicle is locked sure that the closing path of the window is again.
  • Page 46 Controls Opening and closing For example, if there is an external danger or if erating the roller blinds using the switches in ice on the windows prevents a window from the rear. closing normally, proceed as follows: Press the safety switch in the driver's door. The LED lights up if the safety function is Pull the switch past the resistance point switched on.
  • Page 47 Opening and closing Controls The roller blind can only be extended or re‐ ▷ The opened roof closes until it is in its tracted when the side window is closed. tilted position. The sliding visor stays com‐ pletely open. Raising and lowering the roller blinds together Opening/closing the sliding visor Press the button.
  • Page 48 Controls Opening and closing Pinch protection system During the initialization, the roof closes without pinch protection. If the closing force when closing the glass sun‐ roof exceeds a certain value, the closing move‐ Keep the closing path clear ment is stopped, beginning at approximately Monitor the closing process and make the middle of the opening in the roof, or from sure that the closing path of the glass sunroof...

  • Page 49: Adjusting

    Adjusting Controls Adjusting Vehicle equipment Semi-electrically adjustable seats All standard, country-specific and optional At a glance equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐ ment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e.
  • Page 50 Controls Adjusting Tilt Backrest Move the control in the desired direction until Move the button in the required direction. the desired tilt is set. After releasing the con‐ trol, apply your weight to the seat or lift it off to Electrically adjustable seats make sure the seat engages properly.
  • Page 51 Adjusting Controls Adjustments in detail Thigh support. Forward/back. Lumbar support Height. The curvature of the seat backrest can be ad‐ justed in such a way that it supports the lumbar region of the spine. The lower back and the spine are supported for upright posture. ▷...
  • Page 52 Controls Adjusting Shoulder support Switching on Press the button once for each tem‐ perature level. The maximum temperature is reached when three LEDs are lit. If the drive is continued within approx. 15 mi‐ nutes, the seat heating is activated automati‐ cally with the temperature selected last.
  • Page 53 Adjusting Controls Switching on After releasing the level, move the seat forward or back slightly until it engages. Press the button once for each venti‐ lation level. Backrest tilt The highest level is active when three LEDs are lit. After a short time, the system automatically moves down one level in order to prevent ex‐...
  • Page 54 Controls Adjusting Safety belts Buckling the belt Seats with safety belt The vehicle has four or five seating positions, each of which is equipped with a safety belt. Hints Always make sure that safety belts are being worn by all occupants before driving away. Although airbags enhance safety by providing Make sure you hear the latch plate engage in added protection, they are not a substitute for...
  • Page 55 Do not hang objects, e.g., clothes hangers, on the head restraints. Distance to back of head: manual head ▷ Only attach accessories approved by BMW restraints to the seat or head restraint. Otherwise, the protective function of the active head restraint will be impaired and the per‐...
  • Page 56 Controls Adjusting Distance to back of head: electrical Adjusting the height: manual head head restraints restraints The head restraint is automatically reposi‐ tioned when the shoulder support is adjusted. Adjusting the side extensions ▷ To raise: pull. ▷ To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and push the head restraint down.
  • Page 57 Adjusting Controls Seat, mirror, and steering Switch off the ignition. wheel memory Briefly press the desired button 1 or 2. The corresponding seat position is performed General information automatically. The procedure stops when a switch for adjust‐ Front ing the seat or one of the buttons is pressed. Safety mode Close the driver's door or switch on the ig‐...
  • Page 58 Controls Adjusting General information Engage transmission position R. The mirror on the passenger side is more Deactivating curved than the driver's side mirror. Slide the mirror changeover switch to the pas‐ Estimating distances correctly senger's side mirror position. Objects reflected in the mirror are closer than they appear.
  • Page 59 Adjusting Controls Steering wheel Interior rearview mirror Reducing the blinding effect General information Do not adjust while driving Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving; otherwise, an unexpected movement could result in an accident.◀ Manual steering wheel adjustment Turn the knob to reduce the blinding effect by the interior mirror.
  • Page 60 Controls Adjusting Steering wheel heating Switching on/off Press the button. ▷ On: the LED lights up. ▷ Off: the LED goes out. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 909 928 - VI/13...

  • Page 61: Transporting Children Safely

    Transporting children safely Controls Transporting children safely Vehicle equipment vated. Automatic deactivation of front passen‐ ger side airbags, refer to page 104. All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is Note described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐ Deactivated front passenger airbags ment is also described that is not available in a If a child restraint fixing system is used in...
  • Page 62 Controls Transporting children safely Lock the rear seat backrests in position Backrest width for the child seat Before installing a child restraint system, Before installing a child restraint fixing make sure that the rear seat backrests are system in the front passenger seat, the back‐ locked;...
  • Page 63 Transporting children safely Controls Note Exposing the lower LATCH anchors Manufacturer's information for LATCH child restraint fixing systems To mount and use the LATCH child restraint fixing systems, observe the operating and safety information from the system manufac‐ turer; otherwise, the level of protection may be reduced.◀...
  • Page 64 Controls Transporting children safely Child restraint fixing system with a tether strap Mounting points Direction of travel Head restraint. Hook for upper retaining strap Mounting point/eye Depending on the vehicle equipment, there are Rear window shelf two outer or three mounting points for child re‐ Seat backrest straint fixing systems with a tether strap.
  • Page 65 Transporting children safely Controls Child restraint fixing system with a tether strap Mounting points Direction of travel Head restraint. Hook for upper retaining strap Mounting point/eye Depending on the vehicle equipment, there are Seat backrest two outer or three mounting points for child re‐ Upper retaining strap straint fixing systems with a tether strap.
  • Page 66 Controls Transporting children safely Locking the doors and windows Rear doors Push the locking lever on the rear doors down. The door can now be opened from the outside only. Safety switch for the rear Press the button on the driver's door if children are being transported in the rear.

  • Page 67: Driving

    Driving Controls Driving Vehicle equipment Note If the engine is switched off and the ignition is All standard, country-specific and optional switched on, the system automatically equipment that is offered in the model series is switches to the radio ready state when the described in this chapter.
  • Page 68 Controls Driving Radio ready state Do not wait for the engine to warm-up while the vehicle remains stationary. Start driving at Activate radio ready state: moderate engine speeds. ▷ When the engine is running: press the Start/Stop button. Starting the engine Some electronic systems/power consumers Press on the brake pedal and remain ready for operation.
  • Page 69 Driving Controls Automatic Engine Start/Stop The display indicates that the conditions for an automatic en‐ Function gine stop have not been satis‐ fied. The concept The Auto Start/Stop function helps save fuel. The system switches off the engine during a Note stop, e.g., in a traffic congestion or at traffic The engine is not switched off automatically in...
  • Page 70 Controls Driving Safety mode Activating/deactivating the system manually After the engine switches off automatically, it will not start again automatically if any one of Using the button the following conditions are met. ▷ The driver's safety belt is unbuckled and the driver's door is open.
  • Page 71 Driving Controls Malfunction Pull the switch and hold it. The vehicle brakes hard while the switch is being pulled. The Auto Start/Stop function no longer switches of the engine automatically. A Check The indicator lamp lights up red, a sig‐ Control message is displayed.
  • Page 72 Controls Driving Manual release Take out the floor trim in the cargo area, removing the clips with a screwdriver, ar‐ The parking brake can be released manually in rows. the event of a power failure or electrical fault. Before releasing, secure the vehicle against rolling Before releasing the parking brake manually, and whenever you park the vehicle with the...
  • Page 73 Driving Controls After a power failure Only put the parking brake into operation after a power failure The parking brake should only be put into op‐ eration again if it was manually released due to an interruption in the supply of electrical power.
  • Page 74 Controls Driving The indicator lamp lights up. coasting to a halt. Automatic Hold is deacti‐ vated. Automatic Hold is activated. Lower lamp: indicator lamp in Canadian mod‐ Deactivating Automatic Hold remains activated during the Press the button again. engine stop brought about by the Auto Start/ The LED and the letters AUTO H go Stop function.
  • Page 75 Driving Controls To switch off manually, press the lever to the No wiper operation on dry windshield resistance point. Do not use the windshield wipers if the windshield is dry, as this may damage the Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator lamp wiper blades or cause them to become worn indicates that a turn signal bulb has failed.
  • Page 76 Controls Driving Rain sensor, sensitivity ▷ To switch off normal wipe: press down once. ▷ To switch off fast wipe: press down twice. Rain sensor The concept The rain sensor automatically controls the time between wipes depending on the intensity of the rainfall.
  • Page 77 Driving Controls Fold-out position of the wipers tainer. Use BMW’s Windshield Washer Con‐ centrate or the equivalent.◀ Required when changing the wiper blades or under frosty conditions, for example. Washer fluid reservoir Switch the ignition on and off again. Adding washer fluid...
  • Page 78 Controls Driving Automatic transmission with Engaging the transmission position Steptronic ▷ Transmission position P can only be disen‐ gaged if the engine is running and the brake pedal is pressed. Transmission positions ▷ With the vehicle stationary, press on the D Drive, automatic position brake pedal before shifting out of P or N;...
  • Page 79 Driving Controls Engaging P Once maximum engine speed is attained, M/S manual mode is automatically upshifted as needed. Switching to manual mode ▷ To shift down: press the selector lever for‐ ward. ▷ To shift up: pull the selector lever rear‐ wards.
  • Page 80 Controls Driving Gears will only be shifted at appropriate engine and road speeds, e.g., downshifting is not pos‐ sible if the engine speed is too high. The selected gear is briefly displayed in the in‐ strument cluster, followed by the current gear. Displays in the instrument cluster The transmission position is dis‐...

  • Page 81: Displays

    Displays Controls Displays Vehicle equipment ment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional All standard, country-specific and optional equipment or country variant. This also applies equipment that is offered in the model series is for safety-related functions and systems.
  • Page 82 Controls Displays Electronic displays Overview, instrument cluster Messages, e.g. Check Control  85 Miles/trip miles  88 Time  88 Selection list, e.g., radio  92 Range  88 Current fuel consumption  89 Computer  93 Energy recovery  89 Navigation display, see user's manual for External temperature  88 Navigation, Entertainment and Communi‐ Transmission display  80 cation. Service requirements  89 Multifunctional instrument...
  • Page 83 Displays Controls At a glance Fuel gauge  87 Selection lists  92 Indicator/warning lamps  85 ECO PRO displays  191 Speedometer temperature  87 Variable displays Computer  93 Tachometer  87 Reset miles  88 Switching the change of display on and off With Professional Navigation System: You can set whether the instrument display switching zoom function on/off automatically changes to the ECO PRO or Switching...
  • Page 84 Controls Displays ECO PRO displays Speedometer Transmission display  80 Variable displays: ECO PRO Tips, Deceler‐ ▷ Blue: bonus range ation assistant instructions, Driver assist ▷ Gray: range system displays Efficiency display  191 In ECO PRO driving mode, the instrument dis‐ fuel consumption with more prominent repre‐ play switches to the ECO PRO displays.
  • Page 85 Displays Controls Sport displays Speedometer Shift lights, when appropriately equipped Tachometer Performance display Transmission display  80 Variable displays In the Sport and Sport+ modes, the instrument In addition, an acoustic signal may be output display switches to the sport displays. This and a text message may appear on the Control display supports a sporty driving style with Display.
  • Page 86 Controls Displays Overview: indicator/warning lamps Symbol Function or system Tire Pressure Monitor. Symbol Function or system Flat Tire Monitor. Turn signal. Safety belts. Parking brake. Airbag system. Parking brake in Canadian models. Steering system. Automatic hold. Engine functions. Front fog lamps. Engine functions in Canadian mod‐...
  • Page 87 Displays Controls Displaying stored Check Control The supplementary text of urgent messages is messages automatically displayed on the Control Display. "Vehicle Info" Symbols "Vehicle status" Depending on the Check Control message, the "Check Control" following functions can be selected. Select the text message. ▷...
  • Page 88 Controls Displays Coolant temperature Time If the coolant along with the engine becomes The time is displayed at the bot‐ too hot, a Check Control message is displayed. tom of the instrument cluster. Check the coolant level, refer to page 215. Setting the time and time for‐...
  • Page 89 Displays Controls Range when destination guidance is The current service requirements can be read activated in the navigation system out from the remote control by the service specialist. When destination guidance is With TeleService, data regarding the service activated in the navigation sys‐ status or legally mandated inspections of your tem, the range up to the desti‐...
  • Page 90 Controls Displays Symbols "§ Vehicle inspection" "Date:" Symbols Description Adjust the settings. Green: maintenance was per‐ Confirm. formed on schedule. The entered date is stored. Yellow: maintenance was per‐ Automatic Service Request formed late. Data regarding the service status or legally mandated inspections of the vehicle are auto‐...
  • Page 91 Displays Controls Speed limit detection with At a glance No Passing Information Camera The concept Speed limit detection Speed limit detection uses a symbol in the shape of a traffic sign to display the currently detected speed limit. The camera at the base of the interior rearview mirror detects traffic signs at the edge of the road as well as variable overhead sign posts.
  • Page 92 Controls Displays Selection lists in the Speed limit detection can also be displayed in the Head-up Display. instrument cluster No Passing Information The concept ▷ Start of No Passing zone. ▷ End of No Passing zone. ▷ No Passing Information not available.
  • Page 93 Displays Controls Computer When destination guidance is activated in the navigation system. Indication in the info display When the arrow view in the Head-up Dis‐ play is inactive. The information from the on‐ ▷ ECO PRO bonus range. board computer is shown in the info display in the instrument Adjusting the info display cluster.
  • Page 94 Controls Displays Distance to destination Setting your current speed as the limit The distance remaining to the destination is "Settings" displayed if a destination is entered in the navi‐ "Speed" gation system before the trip is started. "Select current speed" The distance to the destination is adopted au‐...
  • Page 95 Displays Controls Settings on the Control Press the controller. Display Make the necessary settings for the month and year. Time The date is stored. Setting the time zone Setting the date format "Settings" "Settings" "Time/Date" "Time/Date" "Time zone" "Format:" Select the desired time zone. Select the desired format.
  • Page 96 Controls Displays Brightness Setting the brightness To set the brightness of the Control Display: "Settings" "Control display" "Brightness" Turn the controller until the desired bright‐ ness is set. Press the controller. The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use. Depending on the light conditions, the bright‐...

  • Page 97: Lamps

    Lamps Controls Lamps Vehicle equipment If the driver door is opened with the ignition switched off, the exterior lighting is automati‐ All standard, country-specific and optional cally switched off at these switch settings. equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter.
  • Page 98 Controls Lamps Setting the duration "Daytime running lamps" "Settings" The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use. "Lighting" "Pathway lighting:" Roadside parking lamps Set the duration. The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use. Automatic headlamp control Switch position : the low beams are...
  • Page 99 Lamps Controls Activating The turning lamps are automatically switched on depending on the steering angle or the use of turn signals. To avoid blinding oncoming traffic, the Adap‐ tive Light Control does not swivel to the driv‐ er's side when the vehicle is at a standstill. When driving in reverse, only the turning lamp is active.
  • Page 100 Controls Lamps Camera ▷ High beams off/headlamp flasher, arrow 2. The High-beam Assistant can be switched off when manually adjusting the light. To reacti‐ vate the High-beam Assistant, press the but‐ ton on the turn signal lever. System limits Personal responsibility The high-beam assistant cannot serve as a substitute for the driver's personal judgment The camera is located near the base of the...
  • Page 101 Lamps Controls Interior lamps Bang & Olufsen High End Surround Sound System General information Adjusting speaker lighting The interior lamps, footwell lamps, entry lamps Some speakers in the vehicle are illuminated. and courtesy lamps are controlled automati‐ The lighting can be individually set. cally.

  • Page 102: Safety

    Controls Safety Safety Vehicle equipment ment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional All standard, country-specific and optional equipment or country variant. This also applies equipment that is offered in the model series is for safety-related functions and systems.
  • Page 103 Safety Controls Protective action ▷ Never modify either the individual compo‐ nents or the wiring in the airbag system. Airbags are not triggered in every impact situa‐ This also applies to steering wheel covers, tion, e.g., in less severe accidents or rear-end the dashboard, the seats, the roof pillars collisions.
  • Page 104 Controls Safety When there is a malfunction, have the ▷ Do not attach covers, cushions, ball mats airbag system checked immediately or other items to the front passenger seat unless they are specifically recommended When there is a malfunction, have the airbag by the manufacturer of your vehicle.
  • Page 105 Safety Controls FTM Flat Tire Monitor Detected child seats The system generally detects children seated The concept in a child seat, especially in the child seats that were required by NHTSA when the vehicle was The system does not measure the actual infla‐ manufactured.
  • Page 106 Controls Safety Start the initialization with "Perform reset". ▷ When driving on a snowy or slippery road surface. Drive away. ▷ Sporty driving style: slip in the drive The initialization is completed while driving, wheels, high lateral acceleration. which can be interrupted at any time. ▷...
  • Page 107 Safety Controls Hints For a vehicle containing an average load, the possible driving distance is approx. Tire damage due to external factors 50 miles/80 km. Sudden tire damage caused by external When the vehicle is driven with a damaged tire, influences cannot be indicated in advance.◀...
  • Page 108 Controls Safety All wheels are yellow Low tire pressure message A flat tire or major drop in inflation pressure in The yellow warning lamp lights up. A several tires. Check Control message is displayed. ▷ There is a flat tire or a major loss in Wheels, gray tire inflation pressure.
  • Page 109 Safety Controls tronics. In this case, have the electronics Continued driving with a flat tire checked at the next opportunity and have Drive moderately and do not exceed a them replaced if necessary. speed of 50 mph/80 km/h. A loss of tire inflation pressure results in a Run-flat tires change in the handling characteristics, e.g., re‐...
  • Page 110 Controls Safety Control message is displayed. No flat tire or level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low loss of tire pressure can be detected. tire pressure telltale. Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indi‐ Display in the following situations: cator to indicate when the system is not oper‐...
  • Page 111 Safety Controls Collision warning with City Be aware of the traffic situation and the vehi‐ cle's surroundings at all times, otherwise an Braking function accident is still possible despite all warnings.◀ The concept At a glance The system can help to prevent accidents. If an accident cannot be prevented, the system Button in the vehicle helps to reduce the collision speed.
  • Page 112 Controls Safety located within the detection range of the sys‐ Symbol Measure tem. The vehicle lights up red: prewarn‐ ing. At a glance Increase braking and distance. Button in the vehicle The vehicle flashes red and an acoustic signal sounds: acute warn‐ ing.
  • Page 113 Safety Controls Collision warning with Detection range braking function The system's detection capabilities are limited. This may result in the warning not being is‐ The concept sued or being issued late. The system issues a warning if there is immi‐ For example, the following situations may not nent danger of a collision and also includes a be detected:...
  • Page 114 Controls Safety At a glance Keep the windshield in the area behind the in‐ terior rear view mirror clean and clear. Button in the vehicle Switching on/off Switching on automatically The system is automatically active every time the engine is started using the Start/Stop but‐ ton.
  • Page 115 Safety Controls System limits Above approx. 130 mph/210 km/h, the braking intervention occurs as a brief braking pressure. Be alert No automatic delay occurs. Due to system limitations, warnings may Adapting your speed and driving style be not be issued at all, or may be issued late or The warning does not relieve the driver improperly.
  • Page 116 Controls Safety Prewarning sensitivity Detection range Depending on the set prewarning time, this may result in increased false warnings. Pedestrian warning Depending on how the vehicle is equipped, the function warns of an imminent collision with pedestrians during daytime or nighttime. The function is subdivided into the following The warning area in front of the vehicle is div‐...
  • Page 117 Safety Controls Camera Intervene immediately by braking or making an evasive maneuver. Braking intervention The warning prompts the driver himself to in‐ tervene. During the warning, the maximum braking force is used, even with light pressure on the brake pedal. In addition, if there is a risk of collision, the system can assist with a slight braking intervention.
  • Page 118 Controls Safety Heat image ▷ Pedestrians that are not detected as such because of the viewing angle or contour. ▷ Pedestrians outside of the detection range. ▷ Pedestrians below a body size of approx. 32 in/80 cm. Functional limitations The system may not be fully functional or may not be available in the following situations: ▷...
  • Page 119 Safety Controls At a glance In addition, the system also detects animals above a certain minimum size, e.g., deer. Buttons in the vehicle With heat image activated on the Control Dis‐ play: People detected by the system are displayed with a slight yellow hue. Animals detected by the system are displayed in a darker yellow.
  • Page 120 Controls Safety Press the button. Warning area in front of the vehicle The LED goes out. Switching on heat image additionally The heat image from the Night Vision camera can also be displayed on the Control Display. This function has no effect on object detec‐ tion.
  • Page 121 Safety Controls Acute warning ▷ Cyclists on unconventional bicycles (e.g., recumbent bicycles). The red symbol is displayed and a sig‐ ▷ After physical damage to the system, e.g., nal sounds. after an accident. Intervene immediately by braking or making an evasive maneuver. No display on the rear screen With animals no acute warning occurs.
  • Page 122 Controls Safety At a glance ▷ Arrows: at least one lane marking was de‐ tected and warnings can be issued. Button in the vehicle Display in the instrument display ▷ Symbol red: system is activated. ▷ Symbol green: at least one lane marking was detected and warn‐...
  • Page 123 Safety Controls At a glance ▷ When the windshield in front of the interior rearview mirror is fogged over, dirty or cov‐ Button in the vehicle ered with stickers, etc. ▷ During calibration of the camera immedi‐ ately after vehicle shipment. Active Blind Spot Detection The concept Active Blind Spot Detection...
  • Page 124 Controls Safety Display ▷ NBG009014A. Compliance statement: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: ▷ This device may not cause harmful inter‐ ference, and ▷ this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 125 Safety Controls Attentiveness assistant After a break, another recommendation to take a break cannot be displayed until after approxi‐ The concept mately 45 minutes. The system can detect increasing lack of alert‐ System limits ness or fatigue of the driver during long, mo‐ notonous journeys, for example, on highways.
  • Page 126 Controls Safety Note After coming to a halt, the brake is released automatically. Secure the vehicle against roll‐ Personal responsibility ing. The system cannot possibly serve as a substitute for the driver's personal judgment of the traffic situation. The system may not al‐ ways detect critical situations reliably and in a timely manner.

  • Page 127: Driving Stability Control Systems

    Driving stability control systems Controls Driving stability control systems Vehicle equipment Adaptive brake assistant All standard, country-specific and optional In combination with the Active Cruise Control, equipment that is offered in the model series is this system ensures that the brakes respond described in this chapter.
  • Page 128 Controls Driving stability control systems Indicator/warning lamps speed and by applying brakes at individual wheels. When DSC is deactivated, DSC OFF is dis‐ played in the instrument cluster. Adjust your driving style to the situation An appropriate driving style is always the The indicator lamp lights up: DSC is responsibility of the driver.
  • Page 129 Driving stability control systems Controls Deactivating DTC Increasing or decreasing vehicle speed Press the button again. Specify desired speed in the range from ap‐ TRACTION and the DSC OFF indica‐ prox. 4 mph/6 km/h to approx. 15 mph/25 km/h tor lamp go out. using the rocker switch of the cruise control on the steering wheel.
  • Page 130 Controls Driving stability control systems Deactivating HDC Programs The system offers two different programs. Press the button again and the LED goes out. HDC is automatically deactivated The programs can be selected via the Driving above approx. 37 mph/60 km/h. Dynamics Control, refer to page 132.
  • Page 131 Driving stability control systems Controls Integral Active Steering Using snow chains Note The concept When snow chains are in use, refer to Integral Active Steering is a combination of Ac‐ page 209, rear wheel steering is deactivated. tive Steering and rear axle steering. Active Steering varies the steering angle of the Programs wheels in relation to the steering wheel move‐...
  • Page 132 Controls Driving stability control systems DSC OFF The system ensures consistent comfort by keeping spring travel constant in all driving sit‐ Driving stability is limited during acceleration uations. and when driving in bends. Stabilizing interventions by the Integral Active Malfunction Steering system are only performed by the A Check Control message is displayed.
  • Page 133 Driving stability control systems Controls Deactivating TRACTION The program can be configured to individual specifications. Press the button again. The configuration is stored for the remote con‐ TRACTION and the DSC indicator trol currently in use. lamp go out. Activating SPORT Indicator/warning lamps Press the button repeatedly until When TRACTION is activated, TRACTION is...
  • Page 134 Controls Driving stability control systems Activating COMFORT+ Program selection Press the button repeatedly until Pressing the button displays a COMFORT+ appears in the tachome‐ list of the selectable programs. ter. ECO PRO ECO PRO, refer to page 191, provides consis‐ Display on the Control Display tent tuning to minimize fuel consumption for Program changes can be displayed briefly on...

  • Page 135: Driving Comfort

    Increase distance, refer to Even if some time passes before the vehicle page drives away again, the BMW can still be accel‐ Adjust distance, refer to erated automatically and simply. page As soon as the road is clear, it accelerates to the desired speed.
  • Page 136 Controls Driving comfort Camera Press the Function button Rocker switch: Change/maintain speed, refer to page Congestion Assistant ON/OFF, Pause, refer to page The arrangement of the buttons varies accord‐ The camera is located near the base of the ing to the how the vehicle is equipped or coun‐ mirror.
  • Page 137 Driving comfort Controls The displays go out. The stored desired speed When the system is switched on, the current and distance are deleted. speed is maintained and stored as the desired speed. Interrupting It is displayed in the speedometer and briefly displayed in the instrument cluster, Displays in Press the button on the steering the instrument cluster, refer to page 139.
  • Page 138 Controls Driving comfort Calling up the desired speed and If active, the displayed speed is stored and the distance vehicle reaches the stored speed if the road is clear. While driving ▷ Each time the rocker switch is pressed to the point of resistance, the desired speed Press the button with the system increases or decreases by approx.
  • Page 139 Driving comfort Controls Press on the accelerator briefly, or press Distance display the RES button or the rocker switch when Distance 4 the vehicle ahead of you drives away. This value is set after the system is Displays in the instrument cluster switched on.
  • Page 140 Controls Driving comfort Adjusting the Head-up Display, refer to ▷ Oncoming traffic. page 159. Swerving vehicles System limits Speed range Best results are achieved when using the sys‐ tem on well-developed roads and highways. The desired speed can be selected between 20 mph/30 km/h to 110 mph/180 km/h.
  • Page 141 Driving comfort Controls Therefore, drive into a curve at an appropriate ▷ This device may not cause harmful inter‐ speed. ference, and In tight curves, situations may result due to the ▷ this device must accept any interference restricted detection range of the system in received, including interference that may which a vehicle driving ahead of you may not cause undesired operation.
  • Page 142 Controls Driving comfort General information At a glance The congestion assistant determines speed Buttons on the steering wheel and distance from the vehicle in front via a ra‐ dar sensor and the position of the lane marking Press the Function via a camera.
  • Page 143 Driving comfort Controls Camera erwise, there is the danger of an accident oc‐ curring.◀ Press the button. The indicator goes out. Stored desired speed and distance are still kept by the ACC. The system no longer steers independently. Interrupting When active, press the button. The camera is located near the base of the mirror.
  • Page 144 Controls Driving comfort Adjust distance Symbol Description Press the button repeatedly until the Rolling bars: at least one functional desired distance is set. requirement is no longer satisfied. The system soon deactivates the Distance to vehicle ahead of you automatic steering. ACC on standby.
  • Page 145 Driving comfort Controls Switching off ▷ In heavy traffic. ▷ On slippery roads, in fog, snow or rain, or Deactivated or interrupted system on a loose road surface. If the system is deactivated or inter‐ Otherwise, you could lose control of the vehi‐ rupted, actively intervene by braking and, if cle and cause an accident.◀...
  • Page 146 Controls Driving comfort When the system is switched on, the current ▷ Pressing the rocker switch to the resist‐ speed is maintained and stored as the desired ance point and holding it there accelerates speed. or decelerates the vehicle without requiring pressure on the accelerator.
  • Page 147 Driving comfort Controls PDC Park Distance Control At a glance Button in the vehicle The concept PDC supports you when parking. Objects that you are approaching slowly in front of or be‐ hind your vehicle are indicated by: ▷ Signal tones. ▷...
  • Page 148 Controls Driving comfort Display The range of the sensors is represented in the colors red, green and yellow. Signal tones If the rearview camera image was selected last, When approaching an object, an intermittent it again appears on the display. To switch to tone is sounded that indicates the position of PDC: the object.
  • Page 149 Driving comfort Controls ▷ Due to other ultrasound sources, e.g., cated outside the picture area of the backup sweeping machines, high pressure steam camera.◀ cleaners or neon lights. At a glance Malfunction Button in the vehicle A Check Control message is displayed. The range of the sensors is shown as a shaded area on the Control Display.
  • Page 150 Controls Driving comfort Automatic deactivation during forward Pathway lines travel The system switches off when a certain driving distance or speed is exceeded. Switch the system back on if necessary. Switching on/off manually Press the button. ▷ On: the LED lights up. ▷...
  • Page 151 Driving comfort Controls Obstacle marking Turn the steering wheel to the point where the pathway line covers the corresponding General information turning circle line. ▷ Spatially-shaped markings can be shown Display settings in the rearview camera image. Their colored steps match the markings of the Brightness PDC.
  • Page 152 Controls Driving comfort visibility, two cameras in the front of the vehi‐ The image quality may be impaired by dirt. cle record the traffic situation on each side. Clean the lens, refer to page 233. Notes Switching on/off The images from both cameras are shown si‐ multaneously on the Control Display.
  • Page 153 Driving comfort Controls System limits Top View The cameras capture a maximum range of 330 ft/100 m. Cameras Top View The concept Top View assists you in parking and maneu‐ vering. The area around the doors and the road area around the vehicle are shown on the Con‐ trol Display for this purpose.
  • Page 154 Controls Driving comfort Switching on the backup camera via Contrast the iDrive With Top View switched on: With Top View switched on: Select the symbol. "Rear view camera" Turn the controller until the desired setting The backup camera image is displayed. The is reached, and press the controller.
  • Page 155 Driving comfort Controls Parking assistant Transporting loads Loads that extend beyond the perimeter The concept of the vehicle are not taken into account by the system during the parking procedure. Therefore, always be alert and ready to inter‐ vene; otherwise, there is the danger of an acci‐ dent occurring.◀...
  • Page 156 Controls Driving comfort At a glance Switching on with reverse gear Shift into reverse. Button in the vehicle The current status of the parking space search is indicated on the Control Display. Activate: "Parking Assistant" Select the symbol in the Control Display. Switching off The system can be deactivated as follows: ▷...
  • Page 157 Driving comfort Controls The parking procedure is active. ▷ The parking procedure is ac‐ tive. Steering control has Steering control has been been seized. seized. ▷ Parking space search is always active Status of the parking space search whenever the vehicle is moving forwards slow and straight, even if the system is de‐...
  • Page 158 Controls Driving comfort Interrupting automatically ▷ On bumpy road surfaces such as gravel roads. The system is interrupted automatically in the following situations: ▷ On slippery ground. ▷ If the driver grasps the steering wheel or if ▷ On steep uphill or downhill grades. he takes over steering.
  • Page 159 Driving comfort Controls Head-up Display Display Overview The concept ▷ Speed. ▷ Navigation system. ▷ Check Control messages. ▷ Collision warning. ▷ Speed limit detection. ▷ Cruise control. ▷ Distance information. ▷ Congestion Assistant. This system projects important information ▷ Pedestrian warning.
  • Page 160 Controls Driving comfort Adjusting the height Hints "Settings" Personal responsibility "Head-Up Display" The display does not relieve the driver of the responsibility to adapt his or her distance "Height" and driving style to the traffic conditions. Main‐ Turn the controller. tain the prescribed safety distance.◀...
  • Page 161 Driving comfort Controls ▷ Display in the Head-up Display selected. ▷ Distance too short for longer than about 2 seconds. ▷ Speed greater than approx. 40 mph/70 km/h. Malfunction The system cannot be activated if the radar sensor is not aligned correctly. This may be caused by damage incurred during parking, for example.

  • Page 162: Climate Control

    Controls Climate control Climate control Vehicle equipment ment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional All standard, country-specific and optional equipment or country variant. This also applies equipment that is offered in the model series is for safety-related functions and systems.
  • Page 163 Climate control Controls Climate control functions in detail The cooling function, refer to page 164, is switched on automatically with the AUTO pro‐ Manual air distribution gram. At the same time, a condensation sensor con‐ Press the button repeatedly to select trols the program so as to prevent window a program: condensation as much as possible.
  • Page 164 Controls Climate control Maximum cooling Cooling function The passenger compartment can only be Press the button. cooled with the engine running. The system is set to the lowest tem‐ perature, maximum air flow and air circulation Press the button. mode. The air is cooled and dehumidified and –...
  • Page 165 Climate control Controls Switching on This combined filter should be replaced during scheduled maintenance, refer to page 216, of Switch off the ignition. your vehicle. Press the right side of the button on the driver's side. Ventilation The symbol appears on the automatic cli‐ mate Control Display.
  • Page 166 Controls Climate control Rear automatic climate Adjust the vent to direct the air in your di‐ rection, e.g., if the vehicle interior is hot control from the sun. ▷ Draft-free ventilation: At a glance Adjust the vent to let the air flow past you. Ventilation in rear, center Temperature AUTO program...
  • Page 167 Climate control Controls The cooling function is switched on automati‐ Press the left or right side of the but‐ cally with the AUTO program. ton: decrease or increase air volume. The selected air volume is shown on the dis‐ Intensity of the AUTO program play of the automatic climate control.
  • Page 168 Controls Climate control The system can be switched on and off di‐ "Climate" rectly or by using two preset switch-on times. "Activate depart. time 1" or "Activate It remains switched on for 30 minutes. depart. time 2" The system can be switched on and off di‐ The symbol on the automatic climate con‐...

  • Page 169: Interior Equipment

    Interior equipment Controls Interior equipment Vehicle equipment Compatibility If this symbol is printed on the packag‐ All standard, country-specific and optional ing or in the instructions of the system equipment that is offered in the model series is to be controlled, the system is gener‐ described in this chapter.
  • Page 170 Controls Interior equipment erases all programming of the buttons on view mirror longer. If the LED on the interior the interior rearview mirror. rearview mirror starts flashing rapidly and then stays lit constantly for 2 seconds, the system Hold the hand-held transmitter for the sys‐ features an alternating-code system.
  • Page 171 Interior equipment Controls Likewise, press and hold the button of the proximately 20 seconds until the LED flashes desired function on the hand-held trans‐ rapidly. All stored functions are deleted. The mitter. functions cannot be deleted individually. Release both buttons as soon as the inte‐ rior rearview mirror LED flashes more rap‐...
  • Page 172 Controls Interior equipment Sockets Switch off the ignition and take the remote control with you when leaving the vehicle so The lighter socket can be used as a socket for that children cannot use the lighter and burn electrical equipment while the engine is run‐ themselves.◀...
  • Page 173 Interior equipment Controls Rear center console Without Professional navigation system or TV: at a glance Remove the cover. The USB interface is located in the center arm‐ rest. In the cargo area Without Professional navigation system or TV: at a glance To access the socket: fold open the cover.
  • Page 174 Controls Interior equipment Cargo area Fold down the cover until it engages. Cargo cover Note Do not deposit heavy objects Do not deposit heavy or hard objects on the trunk cover. Otherwise, they could endan‐ ger occupants during braking and evasive ma‐ neuvers, for example.◀...
  • Page 175 Interior equipment Controls of injury due to unexpected movement of the Danger of pinching seat backrest.◀ Before closing the trunk partition, make sure that the closing path is clear; otherwise, Folding down the cargo partition injuries may result.◀ Danger of pinching Ensure that the lock is securely engaged Before folding down the trunk partition, Make sure that the lock engages prop‐...
  • Page 176 Controls Interior equipment Follow the installation and operation instruc‐ tions included in the protective jacket. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 909 928 - VI/13...

  • Page 177: Storage Compartments

    Storage compartments Controls Storage compartments Vehicle equipment ▷ Net in the front passenger footwell. All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is Glove compartment described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐ ment is also described that is not available in a Front passenger side vehicle, e.
  • Page 178 Controls Storage compartments Opening Locking the storage compartment Pull the handle. The storage compartment in the armrest can be locked with an integrated key to separately secure the tailgate, refer to page 40, for exam‐ Closing ple. Fold up the cover. After the storage compartment is locked, the remote control can be handed out without the Center armrest...
  • Page 179 Storage compartments Controls Cupholders Folding down Hints Shatter-proof containers and no hot drinks Use light and shatter-proof containers and do not transport hot drinks. Otherwise, there is the increased danger of injury in an accident.◀ Unsuitable containers Pull on the opener and fold the armrest for‐ Do not forcefully push unsuitable con‐...
  • Page 180 Controls Storage compartments Clothes hooks Light and suitable objects only Only hang light bags or suitable objects The clothes hooks are located next to the grab from the holders. Otherwise, there is a danger handles in the rear and on the door pillar in the of objects flying about during braking and eva‐...
  • Page 181 Storage compartments Controls Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 909 928 - VI/13...
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  • Page 183: 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 2 909 928 - VI/13...

  • Page 184: Things To Remember When Driving

    Driving tips Things to remember when driving Things to remember when driving Vehicle equipment Brake system Brakes require an initial break-in period of ap‐ All standard, country-specific and optional prox. 300 miles/500 km to achieve optimized equipment that is offered in the model series is contact and wear patterns between brake described in this chapter.
  • Page 185 Things to remember when driving Driving tips Hydroplaning sition mode, or when parked. Such contact could lead to a fire, and with it the risk of seri‐ On wet or slushy roads, a wedge of water can ous personal injury as well as property dam‐ form between the tires and road surface.
  • Page 186 Driving tips Things to remember when driving Objects in the area around the pedals Do not drive in neutral Do not drive in neutral or with the engine No objects in the area around the pedals stopped, as doing so disables engine braking. Keep floor mats, carpets, and any other In addition, steering and brake assist is un‐...

  • Page 187: Loading

    Loading Driving tips Loading Vehicle equipment vehicle and unstable driving situations may result. All standard, country-specific and optional Determine the combined weight of the equipment that is offered in the model series is driver and passengers that will be riding in described in this chapter.
  • Page 188 Driving tips Loading Stowing cargo Securing cargo Always position and secure the cargo as ▷ Cover sharp edges and corners on the described above; otherwise, it can endanger cargo. the car's occupants if sudden braking or ▷ Heavy cargo: stow as far forward and as swerving becomes necessary.
  • Page 189 Loading Driving tips Therefore, note the following when loading and driving: ▷ Do not exceed the approved roof/axle loads and the approved gross vehicle weight. ▷ Distribute the roof load uniformly. ▷ The roof load should not be too large in area.

  • Page 190: Saving Fuel

    Driving tips Saving fuel Saving fuel Vehicle equipment Close the windows and glass sunroof All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is Driving with the glass sunroof and windows described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐ open results in increased air resistance and ment is also described that is not available in a raises fuel consumption.
  • Page 191 On a downhill gradient, take your foot off the service center. accelerator and let the vehicle roll. Please also note the BMW Maintenance Sys‐ The flow of fuel is interrupted while coasting. tem, refer to page 216. Switch off the engine during...
  • Page 192 Driving tips Saving fuel Via the iDrive Some of the displays may differ from the dis‐ play in the instrument cluster. "Settings" "ECO PRO mode" ECO PRO bonus range An extension of the range can "Settings" be achieved by an adjusted driv‐ ing style.
  • Page 193 Saving fuel Driving tips ECO PRO Tip - driving instruction Indications on the Control Display The arrow indicates that the EfficientDynamics driving style can be adjusted to Information on fuel consumption and technol‐ be more fuel efficient by backing ogy can be displayed during driving. off the accelerator for instance.
  • Page 194 Driving tips Saving fuel Coasting ▷ Accelerator pedal and brake pedal are not operated. The concept ▷ The selector lever is in transmission posi‐ The system helps to conserve fuel. tion D. To do this, under certain conditions the engine ▷...
  • Page 195 Saving fuel Driving tips use the braking effect of the engine when trav‐ eling downhill. The setting is stored for the profile currently in use. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 909 928 - VI/13...
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  • Page 197: 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 2 909 928 - VI/13...

  • Page 198: Refueling

    Mobility Refueling Refueling Vehicle equipment Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise. All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐ ment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e.
  • Page 199 Refueling Mobility Open the cover on the right side trim. Pull the green knob with the fuel pump symbol. This releases the fuel filler flap. Observe the following when refueling The fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle clicks off the first time.

  • Page 200: Fuel

    Mobility Fuel Fuel Vehicle equipment Gasoline quality BMW recommends AKI 91. All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is Minimum fuel grade described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐ BMW recommends AKI 89. ment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e.

  • Page 201: Wheels And Tires

    Wheels and tires Mobility Wheels and tires Vehicle equipment Pressure specifications The tire inflation pressure table, refer to All standard, country-specific and optional page 202, contains all pressure specifications equipment that is offered in the model series is for the specified tire sizes at the ambient tem‐ described in this chapter.
  • Page 202 Mobility Wheels and tires Tire inflation pressure values up to 535i xDrive, 550i xDrive 100 mph/160 km/h Tire size Pressure specifica‐ 535i, 550i tions in bar/PSI Specifications in Tire size Pressure specifica‐ bar/PSI with cold tires tions in bar/PSI Specifications in bar/PSI with cold tires 245/50 R 18 100 V M 2.2 / 32...
  • Page 203 Wheels and tires Mobility Tire inflation pressures at max. Tire size Pressure specifica‐ speeds above 100 mph/160 km/h tions in bar/PSI Speeds above 100 mph/160 km/h Front: 2.9 /42 In order to drive at maximum speeds in 245/35 R 21 96 Y XL 3.2 / 46 excess of 100 mph/160 km/h, please observe, and, if necessary, adjust tire pressures for...
  • Page 204 Mobility Wheels and tires Tire size Pressure specifica‐ Tire size Pressure specifica‐ tions in bar/PSI tions in bar/PSI Front: 2.9 /42 Front: 2.6 / 38 245/35 R 21 96 Y XL 245/40 R 20 99 Y XL 3.3 / 48 2.6 / 38 Rear: Rear:...
  • Page 205 Wheels and tires Mobility xxxx: manufacturer code for the tire brand Tire size Pressure specifica‐ tions in bar/PSI xxx: tire size and tire design 1013: tire age Front: 2.8 / 41 Tires with DOT codes meet the guidelines of 245/40 R 20 99 Y XL 2.8 / 41 the U.S.
  • Page 206 Mobility Wheels and tires Traction The traction grades, from highest to lowest, Winter and all-season tires with better cold are AA, A, B, and C. weather performance than summer tires. Those grades represent the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under Tire tread controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete.
  • Page 207 Wheels and tires Mobility Notes If this work is not carried out properly, there is the danger of subsequent damage and related Driving over rough or damaged road surfaces, safety hazards.◀ as well as debris, curbs and other obstacles can cause serious damage to wheels, tires and Wheel and tire combination suspension parts.
  • Page 208 Mobility Wheels and tires Recommended tire brands Maximum speed of winter tires If the maximum speed of the vehicle is higher than the permissible speed for the winter tires, then display a corresponding sign in the field of vision. You can obtain this sign from the tire specialist or from your service center.
  • Page 209 Wheels and tires Mobility Run-flat tires ▷ 245/50 R 18. ▷ 245/45 R 19. Label Follow the chain manufacturer's instructions. Make sure that the snow chains are always sufficiently tight. Retighten as needed accord‐ ing to the chain manufacturer's instructions. Do not initialize the Flat Tire Monitor after mounting snow chains, as doing so may result in incorrect readings.
  • Page 210 Mobility Wheels and tires Automatic detection If functioning properly: ▷ Snow chains are mounted. The setting is not activated After you drive a short distance, a Check Control message is shown and the state is activated automatically. Confirm the automatic activation. ▷...

  • Page 211: Engine Compartment

    Engine compartment Mobility Engine compartment Vehicle equipment ment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional All standard, country-specific and optional equipment or country variant. This also applies equipment that is offered in the model series is for safety-related functions and systems.
  • Page 212 Mobility Engine compartment Closing the hood Never reach into the engine compart‐ ment Never reach into the intermediate spaces or gaps in the engine compartment. Otherwise, there is risk of injury, e.g., from rotating or hot parts.◀ Pull the lever. Let the hood drop from a height of approx.

  • Page 213: Engine Oil

    Engine oil Mobility Engine oil Vehicle equipment "Engine oil level" All standard, country-specific and optional Oil level display messages equipment that is offered in the model series is Different messages appear on the display de‐ described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐ pending on the oil level.
  • Page 214 Duration: approx. 1 minute. Approved oil types Gasoline engine Adding engine oil BMW High Performance SAE 5W-30. Filler neck BMW Longlife-01. BMW Longlife-01 FE. Additional information about the approved types of oils can be requested from the service center.

  • Page 215: Coolant

    Coolant Mobility Coolant Vehicle equipment cess pressure to dissipate, and then open All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐ ment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e.

  • Page 216: Maintenance

    This also applies changing the engine oil and the microfilter/ for safety-related functions and systems. activated-charcoal filter. BMW Maintenance System Service history The maintenance system directs you to re‐ Perform maintenance work at the service cen‐...
  • Page 217 Maintenance Mobility Socket for OBD Onboard Diagnosis Position There is an OBD socket on the driver's side for checking the primary components in the vehi‐ cle emissions. Emissions ▷ The warning lamp lights up: Emissions are deteriorating. Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible.

  • Page 218: Replacing Components

    Mobility Replacing components Replacing components Vehicle equipment Replacing the wiper blades To change the wiper blades, fold up, refer All standard, country-specific and optional to page 77, the wiper arms. equipment that is offered in the model series is Fold up the wipers. described in this chapter.
  • Page 219 Replacing components Mobility the service center if you are unfamiliar with Do not remove the covers them or they are not described here. Do not remove the covers, and never You can obtain a selection of replacement stare into the unfiltered light for several hours; bulbs at the service center.
  • Page 220 For checking and adjusting headlamp aim, please contact your BMW center. Unscrew the cap and remove it. Parking lamps and roadside parking lamps, turn signal lamp Follow the general instructions on Lamps and bulbs, refer to page 218.
  • Page 221 Replacing components Mobility LED headlamps Tail lamps, bulb replacement At a glance At a glance Corner-illuminating lamps Turn signal Low-beams/high-beams Tail lamp Parking lamp, daytime running lights Inside brake lamp Turn signal Reversing lamp Side marker lamps Outside brake lamp Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) Turn signal, brake, tail, and license plate lamps...
  • Page 222 Mobility Replacing components Pull down the cover with a firm tug. Turn the bulb, pull it out, and replace it. Pull off the connector toward the left. Changing wheels Hints The vehicle equipment does not include a spare tire. When using run-flat tires or tire sealants, a tire does not need to be changed immediately in the event of pressure loss due to a flat tire.
  • Page 223 Replacing components Mobility Power failure Your service center will be glad to advise you on questions regarding the battery. After a temporary power loss, some equipment needs to be reinitialized. Battery replacement Individual settings need to be reprogrammed: Use approved vehicle batteries only ▷...
  • Page 224 Mobility Replacing components In the glove compartment Push the handle up, arrow 1, and open the lid, arrow 2. In the cargo area Open the cover on the right side trim. Information on the fuse types and locations is found on a separate sheet. Online Edition for Part no.

  • Page 225: Breakdown Assistance

    The radio ready state is switched on. When the emergency request is received ▷ The Assist system is functional. at the BMW Response Center, the BMW Response Center contacts you and takes ▷ The SIM card integrated in the vehicle has further steps to help you.
  • Page 226 BMW Response Center. ▷ If the LED is flashing, but the BMW Re‐ sponse Center can no longer be heard via the speaker, you can nevertheless still be heard for the BMW Response Center.
  • Page 227 Switch off any electronic systems/power consumers in both vehicles. Connecting the cables Bodywork contact between vehicles Pull off the cap of the BMW starting aid ter‐ Make sure that there is no contact be‐ minal. tween the bodywork of the two vehicles; other‐...
  • Page 228 Mobility Breakdown assistance Tow truck corresponding engine or body ground of the vehicle to be started. Starting the engine Never use spray fluids to start the engine. Start the engine of the assisting vehicle and let it run for several minutes at an in‐ creased idle speed.
  • Page 229 The screw-in tow fitting should always be car‐ ried in the vehicle. It can be screwed in at the front or rear of the BMW. It is located in the on‐ board vehicle tool kit under the cargo area floor.

  • Page 230: Care

    Mobility Care Care Vehicle equipment Intense soiling and road salt can damage the vehicle. All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is Automatic car washes described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐ ment is also described that is not available in a Hints vehicle, e.
  • Page 231 Do not turn off the ignition in the car wash; otherwise, the transmission position P is BMW recommends using cleaning and care engaged and damages can result.◀ products from BMW, since these have been tested and approved. To start the engine: Car care and cleaning products Depress the brake pedal.
  • Page 232 Mobility Care Use leather care products; otherwise, dirt and When cleaning rubber seals, do not use any grease will gradually break down the protective silicon-containing car care products in order to layer of the leather surface. avoid damage or reduced noise damping. Suitable care products are available from the Fine wood parts service center.
  • Page 233 Care Mobility Carpets and floor mats Long-term vehicle storage Your service center can advise you on what to No objects in the area around the pedals consider when storing the vehicle for longer Keep floor mats, carpets, and any other than three months.
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  • Page 235: 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 2 909 928 - VI/13...

  • Page 236: Technical Data

    Reference Technical data Technical data Vehicle equipment ment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional All standard, country-specific and optional equipment or country variant. This also applies equipment that is offered in the model series is for safety-related functions and systems.
  • Page 237 Technical data Reference Length, wheel base Wheel base: 120.9 inches / 3,070 mm Length: 196.8 inches / 5,006 mm Smallest turning circle Ø: 40 ft/12.2 m xDrive Ø: 41 ft/12.5 m Weights 535i Approved gross vehicle weight lbs/kg 5,700/2,585 Load lbs/kg 995/451 Approved front axle load...
  • Page 238 Reference Technical data 550i Approved gross vehicle weight lbs/kg 5,910/2,681 Load lbs/kg 950/431 Approved front axle load lbs/kg 2,745/1,245 Approved rear axle load lbs/kg 3,305/1,499 Approved roof load capacity lbs/kg 165/75 Cargo area capacity cu ft/l 17.6-60/500-1,700 535i xDrive Approved gross vehicle weight lbs/kg 5,820/2,640 Load...
  • Page 239 Technical data Reference Capacities US gal/liters Notes Fuel tank 18.5/70 Fuel quality, refer to page Windshield and headlamp 1.3 / 5 washer system Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 909 928 - VI/13...

  • Page 240: Everything From A To Z

    Reference Everything from A to Z Everything from A to Z Index Alarm system Automatic headlamp con‐ Alarm, unintentional trol ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ All around the center con‐ Automatic Hold sole Automatic locking ACC, Active Cruise Control All around the headliner Automatic recirculated-air with Stop &...
  • Page 241 Everything from A to Z Reference BMW Assist, see user's Calling up steering wheel ad‐ Changing wheels/tires manual for Navigation, En‐ justment Check Control tertainment and Communi‐ Camera, backup camera Checking the oil level elec‐ cation Camera, care tronically BMW Homepage...
  • Page 242 Reference Everything from A to Z COMFORT+ program, Driving Date Driving tips Dynamics Control Daytime running lights DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ Comfort Access Defrosting, refer to Windows, trol COMFORT program, Driving defrosting DTC driving dynamics Dynamics Control Departure time, parked-car DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐...
  • Page 243 Everything from A to Z Reference Engine, automatic Start/Stop Fuel quality function Fuel recommendation Engine, automatic switch- Failure message, refer to Fuel, tank capacity Check Control Fuse Engine compartment False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ Engine compartment, work‐ tional alarm ing in Fan, refer to Air flow Engine coolant Fault displays, refer to Check...
  • Page 244 Reference Everything from A to Z Head restraints, front Individual settings, refer to Jump-starting Head restraints, rear Personal Profile Head-Up Display Inflation pressure, tires Head-up Display, care Inflation pressure warning Heavy cargo, stowing FTM, tires Key/remote control Height with roof-mounted Info display, refer to Com‐...
  • Page 245 Everything from A to Z Reference Lighting via remote con‐ Manual mode, transmis‐ Modifications, technical, refer trol sion to Safety Light switch Manual operation, backup Moisture in headlamp Load camera Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ Loading Manual operation, door play Loading position lock Mounting of child restraint fix‐...
  • Page 246 Reference Everything from A to Z Oil additives Passenger side mirror, tilting Radio ready state Oil change downward Radio, see user's manual for Oil change interval, service Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ Navigation, Entertainment requirements and Communication Oil filler neck PDC Park Distance Con‐ Rain sensor Oil types, alternative trol...
  • Page 247 Everything from A to Z Reference Roll stabilization, see Dy‐ See lamp and bulb replace‐ SOS button namic Drive ment Spare fuse RON gasoline quality Selection list in instrument Speaker lighting Roof load capacity cluster Specified engine oil Roof-mounted luggage Selector lever, automatic types rack...
  • Page 248 Reference Everything from A to Z Summer tires, tread Theft protection, refer to Trunk lid, emergency unlock‐ Supplementary text mes‐ Central locking system sage Thermal camera, refer to Trunk lid, hotel function Surround View Night Vision Trunk lid opening/closing with Suspension settings Thigh support no-touch activation...
  • Page 249 Everything from A to Z Reference Vehicle identification number, Windshield, climate con‐ refer to Identification num‐ trol ber in the engine compart‐ Windshield washer fluid ment Windshield washer noz‐ Vehicle jack zles Vehicle paint Windshield washer sys‐ Vehicle storage Vehicle wash Windshield wiper Ventilation Windshield wipers, fold-out...
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