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  • Page 1 LINK: CONTENT & A-Z The Ultimate Driving Machine® OWNER'S MANUAL. BMW 4 SERIES CONVERTIBLE. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A39689 - VI/21...
  • Page 2 Online Edition for Part no. 01405A39689 - VI/21...
  • Page 3 The more familiar you are with your vehicle, the better control you will have on the road. We therefore strongly suggest: Read this Owner's Manual before starting off in your new BMW. Also use the Integrated Owner's Manual in your vehicle. It contains important notes on ve‐...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    On the road ........................CONTROLS Dashboard ........................Sensors of the vehicle ....................Operating state of the vehicle ..................iDrive ..........................BMW Remote Software Upgrade ................General settings ......................Personal settings ......................Connections ........................Opening and closing ..................... Seats, mirrors and steering wheel ................
  • Page 5 © 2021 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Munich, Germany Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW AG, Munich. US English ID7 VI/21, - Printed on environmentally friendly paper, bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A39689 - VI/21...
  • Page 6: Notes Information

    Internet Validity of the Owner's Manual Vehicle information and general information on BMW, for instance, on technology, are available Production of the vehicle on the Internet: www.bmwusa.com. At the time of production at the plant, the printed Owner's Manual is the most current resource.
  • Page 7 ››...‹‹ Responses generated by the voice Owner's Manuals. activation system. Your BMW service center is happy to answer any Action steps questions that you may have about the features and options applicable to your vehicle. Action steps to be carried out are presented as a numbered list.
  • Page 8 The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends of the printed Owner's Manual for the vehicle. that you entrust corresponding procedures to a BMW center. If you choose to use another serv‐ After a software update in the ice facility, BMW recommends use of a facility that performs work, e.g., maintenance and repair,...
  • Page 9 State of California to Specifications for maintenance measures: cause cancer and birth defects or other repro‐ ▷ BMW Maintenance system. ductive harm. To minimize exposure, avoid ▷ Maintenance Booklet, available online and ac‐ breathing exhaust, do not idle the engine ex‐...
  • Page 10 Information NOTES Refer to section on engine oil change regarding nical information. Information about the vehicle recommended service intervals for oil changes. condition, component usage, maintenance rec‐ ommendations, events or faults can be stored temporarily or permanently. Data memory This information generally documents the state of a component, a module, a system, or the sur‐...
  • Page 11 Information NOTES qualified service center or repair shop performs The sound and picture from the mobile device repair or servicing work. can be played back and displayed through the multimedia system. Certain information is trans‐ Data entry and data transmission ferred to the mobile device at the same time.
  • Page 12 Information NOTES Any collection, processing, and use of personal This data can help provide a better understand‐ data above and beyond that needed to provide ing of the circumstances in which crashes and the services must always be based on a legal injuries occur.
  • Page 13 Na‐ tional Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA, in addition to notifying BMW of North America, LLC, P.O. Box 1227, Westwood, New Jersey 07675-1227, Telephone 1-800-831-1117.
  • Page 14: Owner's Manual Media

    Owner's Manual media NOTES Owner's Manual media Vehicle features and Manual for the vehicle will contain the latest in‐ formation. options Printed Owner's Manual This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ cific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features and functions that are Concept not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due The printed Owner's Manual describes all stand‐...
  • Page 15 Owner's Manual media NOTES Scrolling through the Owner's Manual Turn the Controller, until the next or previous contents are displayed. Context help General information The Integrated Owner's Manual can be ac‐ cessed from any menu. Depending on the se‐ lected function, either the associated description or the main menu of the Integrated Owner's Manual will be displayed.
  • Page 16: Quick Reference Entering

    Entering QUICK REFERENCE Entering Opening and closing Buttons for the central locking system Buttons on the vehicle key Overview 1 Unlocking Buttons for the central locking system. 2 Locking 3 Opening the trunk lid Locking 4 Panic mode, pathway lighting Press the button with the front doors closed.
  • Page 17 Entering QUICK REFERENCE Comfort Access Opening the trunk lid with no-touch activation Principle Principle The vehicle can be accessed without operating The trunk lid can be opened with no-touch acti‐ the vehicle key. vation using the vehicle key you are carrying. Carrying the vehicle key with you, e.g., in your pants pocket, is sufficient.
  • Page 18 Entering QUICK REFERENCE Displays, control elements Depending on the setting, the doors may also be unlocked. In the vicinity of the steering Closing wheel Close the trunk lid manually. Convertible top Overview 1 Light switch element 2 Turn signal indicator, high beams 3 Instrument cluster 4 Wipers Convertible top switch...
  • Page 19 Entering QUICK REFERENCE Switch console Button Function Go to the previous display. Go to the Options menu. Voice control Activating the voice control system Press the button on the steering wheel. 1 Selector lever 2 Controller Say the command. 3 Convertible top, air collar 4 Parking brake, Automatic Hold Ending voice control 5 Driving Dynamics Control...
  • Page 20: Set-Up And Use

    Set-up and use QUICK REFERENCE Set-up and use Seats, mirrors and steering Adjusting distance wheel Electrically adjustable seats ▷ Back: press the button and push the head re‐ straint toward the rear. ▷ Forward: pull the head restraint toward the front.
  • Page 21 Set-up and use QUICK REFERENCE Adjusting the steering wheel Entering the rear Manual steering wheel adjustment Fold the seat backrest forward Pull the lever. Fold the lever down. Move the steering wheel to the preferred Fold the seat backrest forward. height and angle to suit your seat position.
  • Page 22 Set-up and use QUICK REFERENCE Connecting a mobile phone Button Function Press once: changes the sta‐ General information tion/track. After the mobile phone is connected once to the Press and hold: fast forward/ vehicle, the mobile phone can be operated using rewind the track.
  • Page 23 Set-up and use QUICK REFERENCE Dialing a number A control number is displayed. Compare the control number displayed on "COM" the Control Display with the control number If necessary, "Telephone" on the display of the mobile device, and con‐ "Dial number:" firm that the two match.
  • Page 24: On The Road

    On the road QUICK REFERENCE On the road Driving Releasing With drive-ready state switched on: Drive readiness Steptronic transmission: press the switch while the brake is pressed or selector lever posi‐ tion P is set. Turning on drive readiness The LED and indicator light turn off. The parking brake is released.
  • Page 25 On the road QUICK REFERENCE Steptronic transmission, Sport A selector lever lock prevents the inadvertent shifting to selector lever position R or the inad‐ program and manual mode vertent shifting from selector lever position P. Engage selector lever position R only when the vehicle is stationary.
  • Page 26 On the road QUICK REFERENCE High beams, headlight flasher Icon Function Right roadside parking light. Left roadside parking light. Window wiper system Turn on window wiper system Press the lever forward or pull it backward. ▷ High beams on, arrow 1. The high beams light up when the low beams are switched on.
  • Page 27 On the road QUICK REFERENCE Cleaning the windshield ▷ Turn off: press the lever down until it reaches the 0 position. ▷ Flick wipe: press the lever down from the 0 position. Activate/deactivate rain sensor Pull the lever. Climate control Automatic climate control Activate: press the lever up once from its 0 posi‐...
  • Page 28 On the road QUICK REFERENCE Intermediate stop Automatic climate control with enhanced features Refueling Button Function Fuel cap Temperature. To open the fuel filler flap, press on the rear edge, arrow. The fuel filler flap opens. Air recirculation mode. Maximum cooling. AUTO program.
  • Page 29 The friction during hard braking may produce brake dust and make the rims dirty. Brake dust Observe the quantity to be added in the mes‐ can be removed by cleaning the rims. BMW rec‐ sage. ommends using vehicle care and cleaning prod‐...
  • Page 30 The BMW Assist Concierge service offers infor‐ mation on events, filling stations or hotels, and provides phone numbers and addresses. Many hotels can be booked directly by the BMW Con‐ cierge service. The Concierge service is part of the optional BMW Assist Response Center.
  • Page 31 On the road QUICK REFERENCE Online Edition for Part no. 01405A39689 - VI/21...
  • Page 32: Dashboard

    Dashboard CONTROLS Dashboard Vehicle features and not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected options or country versions. This options also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐ tems. When using these functions and systems, This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ the applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐...
  • Page 33 Dashboard CONTROLS Lights off Manual Speed Limiter  218 Daytime driving lights  174 Parking lights  173 Depending on the equipment: Cruise control on/off  220 Automatic headlight control  172 Adaptive light functions  175 Automatic High Beam Assis‐ Depending on the equipment: tant  175 Active Cruise Control on/off  222 beams  173 With steering and traffic jam assis‐ tant  232: Instrument lighting  178...
  • Page 34 Dashboard CONTROLS Changing the station/track, see Wipers  139 Owner's Manual for Navigation, En‐ tertainment, Communication  6 Rain sensor  140 Telephone, see Owner's Manual for Navigation, Entertainment and Communication  6 Cleaning the windshield  141 Thumbwheel for selection lists  166 12 Steering column stalk, right Horn, entire surface Steering wheel heating  120 15 Adjusting the steering...
  • Page 35 Dashboard CONTROLS In the vicinity of the center console 1 Control Display  48 Parking brake  135 Hazard warning system  360 Automatic Hold  136 Intelligent Safety  184 Driving Dynamics Control  133 Ventilation  277 SPORT driving mode 4 Glove compartment  294 COMFORT driving mode 5 Automatic climate control  268 Automatic climate control with enhanced fea‐ ECO PRO driving mode tures  272 6 Radio/multimedia, see Owner's Manual for...
  • Page 36 Dashboard CONTROLS Panorama View  261 13 Steptronic transmission: selector lever  142 DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol  214 In the vicinity of the headliner Emergency Call, SOS  362 Reading lights  178 Indicator light, front passenger air‐ Interior lights  178 bag  183 Online Edition for Part no. 01405A39689 - VI/21...
  • Page 37: Sensors Of The Vehicle

    Sensors of the vehicle CONTROLS Sensors of the vehicle Vehicle features and Cameras options Front camera This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ cific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features and functions that are not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected options or country versions.
  • Page 38 Sensors of the vehicle CONTROLS Top view cameras ▷ Camera behind the windshield: if the camera has overheated and been temporarily switched off due to excessively high temper‐ atures. ▷ Camera behind the windshield: during cali‐ bration of the camera immediately after vehi‐ cle delivery.
  • Page 39 Sensors of the vehicle CONTROLS Ultrasound sensors Radar sensors, side, rear Ultrasound sensors in the front/ rear bumpers The ultrasound sensors of the Park Distance Control PDC are lo‐ cated in the bumpers. The radar sensors are located in the bumper. Ultrasonic sensors, side System limits of the radar sensors...
  • Page 40 Sensors of the vehicle CONTROLS ▷ Under certain weather conditions, e.g., high relative atmospheric humidity, wet conditions, snowfall, cold, extreme heat, or strong wind. ▷ With tow bars and trailer couplings of other vehicles. ▷ With thin or wedge-shaped objects. ▷...
  • Page 41: Operating State Of The Vehicle

    Operating state of the vehicle CONTROLS Operating state of the vehicle Vehicle features and Safety information options Warning This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and cific and optional features offered with the series. possibly roll away.
  • Page 42 Operating state of the vehicle CONTROLS Display in the instrument cluster ▷ After several minutes, if no operation takes place on the vehicle. OFF is displayed in the instru‐ ▷ If the charge state of the vehicle battery is ment cluster. The drivetrain is low.
  • Page 43 Operating state of the vehicle CONTROLS ▷ Set the parking brake. Additional information: ▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope, Instrument cluster with enhanced features: turn the front wheels in the direction of the Power gauge, refer to page 161. curb.
  • Page 44: Idrive

    Via the Controller. All functions of the entertainment system, ▷ Via the touchscreen. e.g., radio stations or connection with external ▷ Via the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant. devices. ▷ Depending on the equipment: with the ges‐ ture control. Communication Phone and message functions, e-mail and Safety information calendar, and also the connection and manage‐...
  • Page 45 Management of apps, access to apps and ve‐ hicle functions. Additional apps and vehicle func‐ Several menu items are preceded by a check‐ tions can be purchased from the BMW Store. box. The checkbox indicates whether the func‐ tion is activated or deactivated. Selecting the Widgets menu item activates or deactivates the function.
  • Page 46 iDrive CONTROLS Icon Meaning Icon Meaning Roaming is active. Stop. Locating is active. Data protection. SMS text message received. Destination guidance active. Message received. Passengers on board. Reminder. Do not disturb. Sending not possible. Programmable memory buttons Entertainment symbols General information The iDrive functions can be stored on the pro‐...
  • Page 47 iDrive CONTROLS Executing a function Control Display Press the button. Safety information The function will work immediately. This means, for instance that the number is dialed when a NOTICE phone number is selected. Objects in the area in the front of the Control Display can shift and damage the Control Dis‐...
  • Page 48 iDrive CONTROLS Controller Buttons on the Controller Button Function General information The buttons can be used to open the menus di‐ Go to the main menu. rectly. The Controller can be used to select menu items and enter the settings. Go to Apps menu.
  • Page 49 iDrive CONTROLS Selecting a menu Adjusting contents Depending on the equipment, the contents of Selecting menu items menus "MEDIA", "COM" and "NAV" can be ad‐ justed, for instance to remove the entries of Turn the Controller until the desired menu functions that are not used from the menu.
  • Page 50 iDrive CONTROLS Deleting Entering special characters Icon Function Input Operation Press the Controller: delete letter or Delete a charac‐ Swipe to the left on the number. ter. touchpad. Hold the Controller down: delete all let‐ Enter a blank Swipe to the right in the ters or numbers.
  • Page 51 iDrive CONTROLS Opening the main menu ▷ To show the display bar, pull down the dis‐ play bar at the top edge of the screen. Tap on the icon. ▷ To hide the display bar, pull up the display bar at the top edge of the screen.
  • Page 52 The microphone on the driver's side is active. ▷ BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant is availa‐ ▷ Say the wake word ›Hello BMW‹ or a personal ble depending on the national-market ver‐ wake word. sion. The microphones on the driver's or front pas‐...
  • Page 53 General information tivation word from connected third-party provid‐ ers can be used. Speaking the wake word ›Hello BMW‹ or the per‐ sonal wake word will start the system. "CAR" "Settings" Preset wake word "General settings"...
  • Page 54 iDrive CONTROLS Function examples The voice control system and the feedback it provides does not replace the printed or Integrated Owner's Manual. The speech recog‐ Vehicle status and vehicle information nition and quality of the feedback may vary. ▷ ›Is my tire pressure still OK?‹ ›How can the passenger airbag be deactivated‹...
  • Page 55 iDrive CONTROLS "Response length" The device must be connected via Apple Car‐ Play or Android Auto. Select the desired setting. Speaking during voice output Press and hold the button on the steering wheel for approx. 3 seconds. It is possible to answer during inquiries of the The voice activation of the smartphone is ac‐...
  • Page 56 iDrive CONTROLS Activate/deactivate "CAR" "Caring Car" Select the desired program. The program can be stopped prematurely: "End program" Adjusting a program "CAR" "Caring Car" Select the desired program. "Music settings" Select the desired setting. System limits ▷ The Personal Assistant provides information about vehicle functions that may not be in‐...
  • Page 57: Bmw Remote Software Upgrade

    Standby must be turned on to search for a soft‐ or quality improvements available. ware upgrade. General information Automatic search BMW recommends performing the Remote The vehicle regularly searches for updates in the Software Upgrade as soon as it becomes availa‐ background. ble.
  • Page 58 Display in the vehicle: Via BMW app "CAR" If an upgrade is available, information about the "Settings" new software version is displayed in the BMW "General settings" app. "Remote Software Upgrade" The data for the upgrade can then be down‐...
  • Page 59: Validity Of The Owner's Manual

    Remove connected devices from the OBD In the event of a malfunction, follow the instruc‐ socket. tions on the control display or in the BMW app. If the malfunction cannot be remedied, contact a Starting installation dealer’s service center or another qualified serv‐...
  • Page 60: After A Software Update In The Vehicle

    BMW Remote Software Upgrade CONTROLS After a software update in the vehicle After a vehicle software update, such as via Re‐ mote Software Upgrade, the Integrated Owner's Manual for the vehicle will contain the latest in‐ formation. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A39689 - VI/21...
  • Page 61: General Settings

    General settings CONTROLS General settings Vehicle features and Setting the time format options "CAR" "Settings" This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ "General settings" cific and optional features offered with the series. "Date and time" It also describes features and functions that are "Time format:"...
  • Page 62 General settings CONTROLS Setting the date format data to analyze the attention of the driver. This system supports various vehicle assistance sys‐ "CAR" tems, e.g.: "Settings" ▷ Fatigue alert. "General settings" ▷ Steering and traffic jam assistant with Ex‐ "Date and time" tended Traffic Jam Assistant.
  • Page 63: General Information

    General settings CONTROLS Speed warning Activating/deactivating pop-ups Principle For some functions, pop-ups are displayed auto‐ The speed warning can be used to set a speed matically on the Control Display. Some of these limit. A warning will be issued when this speed pop-ups can be activated or deactivated.
  • Page 64 Communication messages, for example e- mails, SMS text messages or reminders. General information ▷ Messages, for instance from the BMW app. The BMW Intelligent Personal Assistants allows ▷ Messages from the manufacturer of the vehi‐ the configuration of the range of messages that cle, for instance technical information or im‐...
  • Page 65 General settings CONTROLS "Notification display" Select the desired setting. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A39689 - VI/21...
  • Page 66: Personal Settings

    Phone book. The vehicle offers different services, whose use ▷ Online data, for instance Favorites, cookies. requires a data transfer to BMW or a service pro‐ ▷ Office data, for instance voice memos. vider. The data transmission can be deactivated ▷...
  • Page 67 If the set-up assistant was opened in the in the driver's profile can be synchronized with guest profile: create driver profile. the personal BMW ConnectedDrive account. It is ▷ Pairing mobile devices with the vehicle. thereby possible to use these settings in other ▷...
  • Page 68 In the following cases the guest profile is auto‐ Scanning the displayed QR code will accept matically active: the access data for the ConnectedDrive ac‐ count from the BMW app. ▷ A driver profile has not been created yet. ▷...
  • Page 69 ConnectedDrive account. This means that it is possible to use the "CAR" personal settings in other BMW vehicles with "Driver profiles" ConnectedDrive access as well, if this function is Tilt the Controller to the right.
  • Page 70 "Avatar" Select the desired profile picture. ConnectedDrive countries: The profile image is transferred from the Con‐ nectedDrive customer portal or the BMW app. Deleting the driver profile "CAR" "Driver profiles" Tilt the Controller to the right.
  • Page 71: Connections

    Connections CONTROLS Connections Vehicle features and not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected options or country versions. This options also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐ tems. When using these functions and systems, This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ the applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐...
  • Page 72 Connections CONTROLS Function Connection type Symbol in the device list Apple CarPlay: Bluetooth and WLAN. Using apps via iDrive and via voice op‐ eration. Android Auto: Bluetooth and WLAN. Using apps via iDrive and via voice op‐ eration. Displaying the vehicle identification The following connection types require one-time pairing with the vehicle: number and software part number...
  • Page 73 Bluetooth audio. phones via Bluetooth®. WLAN in the vehicle, Wi-Fi hotspot. ▷ "Apps" Apps. With the installed BMW app, apps from the smartphone can be displayed in the Screen Mirroring. vehicle. Apple CarPlay. ▷ "Wi-Fi®"...
  • Page 74 Connections CONTROLS Bluetooth connection Frequently Asked Questions All requirements are met and all required steps were completed in the specified order. Despite Functional requirements that, the mobile device does not function as ex‐ ▷ Compatible device with Bluetooth interface. pected. Compatible devices, refer to page 72.
  • Page 75 Connections CONTROLS WLAN connection ▷ Transmission of the telephone book entries is not yet complete. ▷ It is possible that only the telephone book en‐ General information tries of the mobile phone or the SIM card are For certain applications, such as apps, the data transmitted.
  • Page 76 Connections CONTROLS Connecting a device to the Tilt the Controller to the right. Internet via the Wi-Fi hotspot "Settings" "Internet connection" Using the Internet for the first time via the Wi- Fi hotspot requires registration and possibly a Select the desired setting. data volume purchase from a service provider.
  • Page 77 Connections CONTROLS Apple CarPlay© Operation preparation For more information, refer to the Integrated Owner's Manual or the Owner's Manual for Navi‐ gation, Entertainment, Communication. Principle Frequently Asked Questions CarPlay allows certain functions of a compatible Apple iPhone to be used via Siri voice control All requirements are met and all required steps and iDrive.
  • Page 78 Connections CONTROLS Frequently Asked Questions Android smartphone with Android 11, regard‐ less of the manufacturer. All requirements are met and all required steps ▷ Compatible devices, refer to page 72. were completed in the specified order. Despite that, the mobile device does not function as ex‐ ▷...
  • Page 79 Connections CONTROLS ▷ Do not use force when plugging the connec‐ Additional information: tor into the USB port. USB port, refer to page 290. ▷ Use a flexible adapter cable. ▷ Protect the USB device against mechanical damage. ▷ Due to the large number of USB devices available on the market, it cannot be guaran‐...
  • Page 80: Opening And Closing

    Opening and closing CONTROLS Opening and closing Vehicle features and burns. There is an injury hazard or danger to life. Keep the vehicle key and batteries out of options reach for children. Immediately seek medical help if there is any suspicion that a battery or This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐...
  • Page 81 Opening and closing CONTROLS There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not If, due to the settings, only the driver's door and leave children or animals unattended in the ve‐ fuel filler flap were unlocked, press the button on hicle.
  • Page 82 Opening and closing CONTROLS With Comfort Access: Press and hold the button on the vehi‐ cle key until the convertible top is fully convenient closing opened and the convertible top well storage cover is fully closed. Leaving the vicinity of the Safety information vehicle stops the motion.
  • Page 83 Opening and closing CONTROLS Trunk lid Replacing the battery General information NOTICE To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehicle, Improper batteries in the vehicle key can dam‐ do not place the vehicle key in the cargo area. age the vehicle key. There is a risk of damage Depending on the vehicle equipment and coun‐...
  • Page 84 Opening and closing CONTROLS Have old batteries disposed of by a deal‐ ▷ Fault of radio transmission by a charging er’s service center or another qualified process of mobile devices, for instance service center or repair shop or take charging of a mobile phone. them to a collection point.
  • Page 85: In The Vehicle

    Opening and closing CONTROLS ▷ The options provided by the Remote Serv‐ ices of the BMW app include the ability to Warning lock and unlock a vehicle. For some country versions, unlocking from the This requires an active BMW Connected‐...
  • Page 86 Opening and closing CONTROLS Unlocking and locking the When BMW Digital Key is activated for the vehi‐ cle, a digital key can be used instead of the vehi‐ vehicle cle key. A deactivated Key Card remains in the list of paired digital keys.
  • Page 87 Principle BMW Digital Key allows the vehicle to be un‐ Warning locked and locked, as well as started, with a For some country versions, unlocking from the compatible smartphone.
  • Page 88 The proof of authorization can be started via the An authorized vehicle key, the digital remote BMW app or via the activation code in the corre‐ control key or another method may be used for sponding smartphone function, for instance the authentication.
  • Page 89 The digital remote control key must be enabled Ensure that the display is facing up. again to be able to use BMW Digital Key again. Close the cover of the smartphone tray. "CAR" Press the Start/Stop button to start the en‐...
  • Page 90 Opening and closing CONTROLS Removing ▷ The smartphone is shielded from the sensors in the vehicle by a smartphone cover that is not suitable. ▷ Objects such as a chip card or the Key Card are located between the smartphone and the smartphone cover.
  • Page 91 Opening and closing CONTROLS Locking Remove the cover. Unlock or lock the door lock using the Press the button with the front doors integrated key. closed. ▷ The fuel filler flap remains unlocked. ▷ The vehicle is not secured against theft when locking.
  • Page 92 ▷ The interior lights are switched on, unless they were manually switched off. ▷ Steptronic transmission: unlocking and lock‐ ing the vehicle using the BMW Digital Key. ▷ Folded in exterior mirrors are folded out. ▷ Opening trunk lid. If the exterior mirrors were folded in via the button in the car's interior, they will not be ▷...
  • Page 93 Opening and closing CONTROLS Opening the trunk lid with no- ▷ All doors, the trunk lid, and the fuel filler flap are locked. touch activation ▷ With alarm system: The alarm system will be switched on. Principle The trunk lid can be opened with no-touch acti‐ Opening the trunk lid vation using the vehicle key you are carrying.
  • Page 94 Opening and closing CONTROLS Opening Warning Perform the foot movement described earlier. Body parts can be jammed when operating the Before the trunk lid opens, the hazard warning trunk lid. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that system flashes. the area of movement of the trunk lid is clear during opening and closing.
  • Page 95 Opening and closing CONTROLS If a passenger is detected in the front passenger not possible until after the vehicle has been seat during locking and the safety belt of the driven. front passenger is engaged in the safety belt Malfunction buckle during locking: ▷...
  • Page 96 Opening and closing CONTROLS Opening and Closing It may not be possible to open the trunk lid when the vehicle is in valet parking mode. Opening from the outside The trunk lid can normally not be opened if the convertible top is not fully opened or closed. If the trunk lid can be opened, make sure it does not collide with the convertible top well storage cover.
  • Page 97 Opening and closing CONTROLS Trunk emergency unlocking Functional requirements ▷ At least one driver profile has been created. ▷ A driver profile or the guest profile is active. ▷ At least one driver profile has an assigned ConnectedDrive account. Accessing the menu for the valet parking mode Via the switch-off screen Pull the handle inside the cargo area.
  • Page 98 Opening and closing CONTROLS The trunk lid will be locked and disconnected If you forgot the PIN, the valet parking mode from the central locking system. must be deactivated by entering the assigned ConnectedDrive access data. "Activate now" Driver profile without PIN Driver profile without PIN The valet parking mode was activated by another A PIN must be assigned to the driver profile.
  • Page 99 Opening and closing CONTROLS Select the icon. After drive-ready state is switched off by pressing the Start/Stop button, the locked Select the desired setting: vehicle is automatically unlocked. ▷ "Driver's door only" Only the driver's door and the fuel filler Automatic locking flap are unlocked.
  • Page 100 Opening and closing CONTROLS The operation of the trunk lid via the vehi‐ ▷ Acoustic alarm: cle key is disabled. Depending on local regulations, the acoustic alarm may be suppressed. Comfort Access ▷ Visual alarm: By flashing of the hazard warning system and Touchless locking and unlocking headlights, where required.
  • Page 101 Opening and closing CONTROLS Indicator light on the interior the convertible top is open. Falling objects such as leaves can trigger the alarm unintentionally. mirror Avoiding unintentional alarms General information The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor can trigger an alarm, although no unauthorized action occurred.
  • Page 102 The vehicle key must be in the car's interior. When a window is often opened in the same po‐ Opening sition, this task can be performed by the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant. For instance when ▷ Press the switch to the resistance the same parking garage is frequently used.
  • Page 103 Opening and closing CONTROLS Safety information the engine is started using the Start/Stop button or using the Auto Start/Stop function, the convertible top movement is briefly inter‐ Warning rupted. Accessories on the windows such as antennas ▷ Opening a door interrupts closure of the can impact jam protection.
  • Page 104 Opening and closing CONTROLS ▷ Do not open the convertible top, if it is wet, covered in snow, iced up, or dirty. Warning ▷ Do not place objects on the convertible A convertible top that is not completely open or top.
  • Page 105 Opening and closing CONTROLS Preventing an interruption ▷ The trunk lid is closed. ▷ The cargo cover is folded down. If the convertible top does not open or close au‐ tomatically, push or pull the switch until the If one of these requirements is not met, a check convertible top is completely closed or open.
  • Page 106 Opening and closing CONTROLS Convertible top tool Fold down cargo area partition in the front in or‐ der to enlarge the cargo area capacity when the convertible top is closed. Overview Manually closing the convertible General information If there is a malfunction, the convertible top can be manually closed.
  • Page 107 Opening and closing CONTROLS ing Bowden cables out to the stop in succes‐ top compartment cover and the trunk lid to sion. make the gap larger. When the convertible top well storage cover Grab both sides of the convertible top well is unlocked, the trunk lid can no longer be storage cover on the side in the rear and opened.
  • Page 108 Opening and closing CONTROLS Insert a blocking tool at the red mark on both make sure that the convertible top ends do sides of the vehicle. Press the blocking tool not push against other parts. into the two bores from the outside in. Place the convertible top onto the windshield Slowly guide the covers against the inserted frame and close the convertible top well stor‐...
  • Page 109 Opening and closing CONTROLS convertible frame is locked with the front other potential damage. Do not drive in the rain windshield frame. or on a wet road surface with the convertible top locked only in the front. NOTICE Driving faster than 50 mph/80 km/h with the convertible locked only in the front may dam‐...
  • Page 110 Opening and closing CONTROLS Installing Warning The wind deflector is located in a protective Objects placed on the installed wind deflector pocket behind the rear seat backrest in the rear. can be thrown into the car's interior or endan‐ Unlock the rear seat backrest from the trunk, ger other road users, for instance in case of an refer to page 301.
  • Page 111 Opening and closing CONTROLS Insert wind deflector from one side of the ve‐ Press the wind deflector downward in the hicle with the pins in the corresponding fixing middle, until the handle engages, arrows 1. points on the opposite side of the vehicle. Grasp the inner framework of the wind de‐...
  • Page 112: Seats, Mirrors And Steering Wheel

    Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Seats, mirrors and steering wheel Vehicle features and Seats options Safety information This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ cific and optional features offered with the series. Warning It also describes features and functions that are Seat setting while driving can lead to unex‐...
  • Page 113 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Seat tilt The current seat position can be stored using the memory function. Depending on the equipment: Overview Tilt switch up or down. 1 Backrest width Backrest tilt 2 Forward/backward, height, seat tilt 3 Backrest tilt 4 Lumbar support Longitudinal direction Tilt switch forward or backward.
  • Page 114 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS The curvature is shifted up/ down. Warning Unexpected movements of the rear seat back‐ rest while driving may occur if the rear seat Functional limitations backrest is unlocked. Vehicle control could be It may not be possible to adjust the lumbar sup‐ lost.
  • Page 115 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Always make sure that safety belts are being ▷ The safety belts or safety belt buckles are worn by the occupants before driving off. The damaged, soiled, or changed in any other airbags supplement the safety belts as an addi‐ way.
  • Page 116 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS General information To reactivate the seat-belt extender, eliminate the resistance and open and close the respective door. Buckling the safety belt Guide the safety belt slowly over shoulder and hip to put it on. Insert the tongue plate into the safety belt buckle.
  • Page 117 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Display in the instrument cluster If the belt tension does not loosen automatically, stop the vehicle and unbuckle the safety belt us‐ The indicator light lights up and a signal ing the red button in the safety belt buckle. Fas‐ sounds.
  • Page 118 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Exterior mirrors ▷ Only use accessories that have been de‐ termined to be safe for attachment to a head restraint. General information ▷ Do not use any accessories, for instance The mirror on the front passenger side is more pillows, while driving.
  • Page 119 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Selecting a mirror Automatic Curb Monitor To change over to the other mirror: Principle Slide the switch. If reverse gear is engaged, the mirror glass on the front passenger side is tilted downward. This Malfunction improves your view of the curb and other low-ly‐...
  • Page 120 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS ▷ In the mirror glass. Fold the lever down. ▷ On the rear of the mirror. Move the steering wheel to the preferred height and angle to suit your seat position. Overview Fold the lever back up. Steering wheel heating Overview Functional requirements...
  • Page 121 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Calling up settings The following settings are not stored: ▷ Backrest width. Press the desired button 1 or 2. ▷ Lumbar support. The stored position is called up. The procedure stops when a switch for setting Safety information the seat is pressed or one of the memory but‐...
  • Page 122 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Turning off Overview Press and hold the button, until the LEDs turn off. Air collar Principle The air collar ensures just the right temperature for the neck area via supply of warm air. Air collar General information Turning on When the convertible top is open, the air feed...
  • Page 123 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Overview When both systems are active, a push of the but‐ ton reduces the intensity of both functions by one level each. The last active function or function that is config‐ ured with higher intensity will be activated di‐ rectly when the system is switched on again.
  • Page 124 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS General information The outside temperature at which the functions are to be automatically activated can be set via iDrive. Activation is performed if the outside tempera‐ ture exceeds or falls below the set temperature in the first few minutes after drive-ready state has been switched on.
  • Page 125: Transporting Children Safely

    Transporting children safely CONTROLS Transporting children safely Vehicle features and Warning options A heated vehicle may result in death to per‐ sons, especially children, or animals. There is a This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ risk of injury or danger to life. Do not leave per‐ cific and optional features offered with the series.
  • Page 126 Transporting children safely CONTROLS Installing child restraint Safety information systems Warning The safety belt cannot be fastened correctly on General information children shorter than 5 ft, 150 cm without suita‐ Pay attention to the specifications and the oper‐ ble additional child restraint systems. The pro‐ ating and safety information of the child restraint tective effect of safety gear, including safety system manufacturer when selecting, installing,...
  • Page 127 Transporting children safely CONTROLS On the front passenger seat Child seat security Deactivating airbags Warning Active front passenger airbags can injure a child in a child restraint system when the airbags are activated. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that the front passenger airbags are deacti‐...
  • Page 128 Transporting children safely CONTROLS Mounts for the lower LATCH Position anchors Icon Meaning General information The corresponding icon shows the mounts for the lower The lower anchors may be used to attach the LATCH anchors. CRS to the vehicle seat up to a combined child and CRS weight of 65 lbs/30 kg when the child is Seats equipped with lower restrained by the internal harnesses.
  • Page 129 Transporting children safely CONTROLS Child restraint systems Attachment points with tether strap Icon Meaning The respective icon shows the Safety information attachment point for the upper retaining strap. Seats with an upper top tether are marked Warning with this icon. It is located on the If the upper retaining strap is incorrectly used rear seat backrest, the rear shelf for the child restraint system, the protective ef‐...
  • Page 130: Driving

    Driving CONTROLS Driving Vehicle features and Auto Start/Stop function options Principle This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ The Auto Start/Stop function helps save fuel. cific and optional features offered with the series. The system switches off the engine during a It also describes features and functions that are stop, for instance in traffic jam or at traffic lights.
  • Page 131 Driving CONTROLS Functional limitations ▷ Depress the brake pedal forcefully again from the current pedal position. The engine is not switched off automatically in ▷ Engage selector lever position P. the following situations: When all functional preconditions are fulfilled, the ▷...
  • Page 132 Driving CONTROLS Safety mode adapt to various traffic situations in a proactive manner. After the engine switches off automatically, it will For instance, this applies to the following situa‐ not start again automatically if any one of the fol‐ tions: lowing conditions are met: ▷...
  • Page 133 Driving CONTROLS Driving Dynamics Control Via the Driving Dynamics Control The Auto Start/Stop function is also deactivated in SPORT driving mode of the Driving Dynamics Principle Control. The Driving Dynamics Control influences the driving dynamics properties of the vehicle. Without Mild-Hybrid technology: display The vehicle can be adjusted depending on the situation using various driving modes.
  • Page 134 Driving CONTROLS Driving modes Turning on Press the button repeatedly until Buttons in the vehicle SPORT is displayed in the instrument cluster. SPORT INDIVIDUAL Button Driving Configura‐ Principle mode tion In the SPORT INDIVIDUAL driving mode, individ‐ SPORT SPORT INDIVIDUAL ual settings can be adjusted to support driving SPORT SPORT...
  • Page 135 Driving CONTROLS INDIVIDUAL configuration Turning on Press the button repeatedly until ECO General information PRO is displayed in the instrument clus‐ ter. The last individual configuration is activated di‐ rectly when the driving mode is called up again. ECO PRO INDIVIDUAL Activating configuration of the drive mode Principle...
  • Page 136 Driving CONTROLS ▷ Pressing the Start/Stop button. Pull the switch and hold it. The vehicle brakes hard while the switch is being ▷ Releasing the parking brake. pulled. ▷ Opening and closing the doors or win‐ dows. The indicator light in the instrument clus‐ ▷...
  • Page 137 Driving CONTROLS The vehicle is automatically held in place when it ▷ Engaging selector lever position N. is stationary. ▷ Using vehicle equipment. On uphill grades the system prevents the vehicle There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not from rolling back when driving off.
  • Page 138 Driving CONTROLS Automatic Hold holding the vehicle A Check Control message is displayed. Secure the vehicle against rolling away, for in‐ Operational readiness is established and the stance with a wheel chock, after exiting the vehi‐ driver's door is closed. cle.
  • Page 139 Driving CONTROLS Triple turn signal activation Safety information Lightly tap the lever up or down. The triple turn signal duration can be adjusted. Warning If the wipers start moving in the folded away "CAR" state, body parts can be jammed or damage "Settings"...
  • Page 140 Driving CONTROLS Turn off the window wiper Activate rain sensor system and flick wipe Press the lever up once from its 0 position, ar‐ row 1. Press the lever down. Wiping operation is started. ▷ Turn off: press the lever down until it reaches The LED in the wiper lever is illuminated.
  • Page 141 Driving CONTROLS Windshield washer system Safety information Safety information Warning If the wipers start moving in the folded away Warning state, body parts can be jammed or damage may occur to parts of the vehicle. There is a risk The washer fluid can freeze onto the window at of injury or risk of damage to property.
  • Page 142 Driving CONTROLS Folding out the wipers Safety information Turn on standby state. Press and hold the wiper lever down, until the Warning wipers stop in a close to vertical position. An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident. Before exiting, secure the vehicle against roll‐...
  • Page 143 Driving CONTROLS ▷ After the drive-ready state is switched off and Fasten driver's safety belt. selector lever position R, D or M/S is en‐ Press and hold the button to release the se‐ gaged. lector lever lock. ▷ After the standby state has been turned off when selector lever position N is engaged.
  • Page 144 Driving CONTROLS Rolling or pushing the vehicle Sport program M/S General information Principle In some situations, the vehicle is to roll without The shifting points and shifting times in the its own power for a short distance, for instance in Sport program are designed for sportier han‐...
  • Page 145 Driving CONTROLS Activating manual mode D is displayed in the instrument cluster. Press the selector lever to the left from selec‐ Shift paddles tor lever position D, arrow 1. Principle The shift paddles on the steering wheel allow you to shift gears quickly while keeping both hands on the steering wheel.
  • Page 146 Driving CONTROLS left shift paddles. This is not possible in short- Automatic deactivation term manual mode. The Sprint function is ended automatically when driving moderately for a defined period of time. Shifting Manual deactivation ▷ Keep the right shift paddle pulled until SPRINT is no longer displayed in the instru‐...
  • Page 147 Driving CONTROLS Without Mild-Hybrid technology: A Check Control message is displayed. engage selector lever position N Unlocking is possible, if the starter can crank the engine. Press and hold down brake pedal. Press the Start/Stop button. The starter must audibly start. Hold the Start/Stop button pressed.
  • Page 148 Driving CONTROLS Start with launch control Turn on drive readiness. Press the button. TRACTION is displayed in the instrument cluster and the indicator light for DSC OFF lights up. Engage selector lever position S. With the left foot, forcefully press down on the brake.
  • Page 149: Displays

    Displays CONTROLS Displays Vehicle features and Navigation display options 4 Depending on the equipment: Driver Atten‐ tion Camera Tachometer  160 This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ cific and optional features offered with the series. Selection lists  166 It also describes features and functions that are Widgets  151 not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due Trip odometer, see Trip...
  • Page 150 Displays CONTROLS "Displays" Shift lights  161 "Driving mode view" Range  163 Tachometer  160 Settings Power gauge  161 Individual displays in the instrument cluster can 5 Engine temperature  162 be configured individually. 6 Outside temperature  163 "CAR" Transmission display "Settings" Status, Driving Dynamics Control  133 "Displays" Time  61 "Instrument panel" 7 Speed Limit Info  165 Select the desired setting.
  • Page 151 Displays CONTROLS Settings ▷ Cameras, refer to page 37. ▷ Radar sensors, refer to page 38. Permanent display "CAR" Instrument cluster with "Settings" extended features: Widgets "Displays" "Instrument panel" Principle "Central display area" Displays for specific functions can be displayed "Assisted Driving View"...
  • Page 152 Displays CONTROLS G-meter ECO PRO bonus range In the ECO PRO driving mode, the yielded exten‐ The G-meter indicates the forces that are ap‐ sion of the range as a result of fuel-efficient driv‐ plied in longitudinal and transverse direction on ing is displayed as ECO PRO bonus range.
  • Page 153 Displays CONTROLS Configuring widgets Display Some widgets can be configured individually. "CAR" "Settings" "Displays" "Instrument panel" "Configure widgets" Select the desired setting. ▷ Energy recovery, arrow 1. Information in detail ▷ Current consumption, arrow 2. ▷ Average consumption, arrow 3. Distance traveled The widget for the distance traveled shows the Current fuel consumption and...
  • Page 154 Displays CONTROLS Compass Hiding Check Control messages General information The compass shows the current driving direc‐ tion. Display Press the button on the turn signal lever. Continuous display Some Check Control messages are displayed continuously and are not cleared until the fault is eliminated.
  • Page 155 Displays CONTROLS Text messages Red lights Text messages in combination with an icon in Safety belt reminder the instrument cluster explain a Check Control message and the meaning of the indicator/warn‐ Indicator light flashes or is illuminated: ing lights. safety belt on the driver or passenger side is not buckled.
  • Page 156 Displays CONTROLS Approach control warning with light Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go braking function function The indicator light is illuminated: pre‐ Indicator light flashes and an acoustic warning. Brake and increase distance. signal sounds: braking and evading. Indicator light flashes and an acoustic Additional information: signal sounds: acute warning.
  • Page 157 Displays CONTROLS Tire pressure monitor The Brake Assistant function may not activate. Avoid abrupt braking. Take the The indicator light illuminates: the Tire longer braking distance into account. Pressure Monitor reports a low tire pres‐ Have the system immediately checked by a deal‐ sure or a flat tire.
  • Page 158 Displays CONTROLS engine misfiring within a brief period can seri‐ Additional information: ously damage emission control components, Lane departure warning, refer to page 197. in particular the catalytic converter. Additional information: Front fog lights Socket for OBD Onboard Diagnosis, refer to Front fog lights are switched on.
  • Page 159 Displays CONTROLS Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go Arrow symbol for lane change gray: lane change not possible; functional require‐ function ments not met. The indicator light lights up: the system Additional information: is switched on. Lane change assistant, refer to page 238. Additional information: Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go Extended Traffic Jam Assistant...
  • Page 160 Displays CONTROLS Steering Assistant The current range is displayed as numerical value. Indicator light is illuminated: the system is ready. Instrument cluster without enhanced features: Additional information: An arrow next to the fuel pump Steering and Lane Control Assistant, refer to symbol indicates the vehicle side page 232.
  • Page 161 Displays CONTROLS Instrument cluster with If needed, icons in the power gauge indicate a reduction of the drive power. extended features: Power Example Description gauge symbol Reduced drive power due to a Principle cold drivetrain. The display indicates the drive power available as a percentage of its total power.
  • Page 162 Displays CONTROLS Display The lettering OFF in the instru‐ ment cluster indicates that drive- ready state is switched off and standby state is switched on. The letters READY in the instru‐ ment cluster indicate that the drive readiness is turned on and the Auto Start/Stop function is ready to start the engine automat‐...
  • Page 163 Displays CONTROLS Range ▷ Cold engine: the LEDs of the indicator show a low tempera‐ ture value. Drive at moderate Principle RPM and vehicle speeds. The range indicates the distance that can still be ▷ Normal operating tempera‐ covered with the current full tank of fuel. ture: the LEDs of the indicator show an average temperature General information...
  • Page 164 Displays CONTROLS Service notifications Entering appointment dates Enter the dates for the mandatory vehicle in‐ spections. Principle Make sure that the vehicle's date and time are The function displays the service notifications set correctly. and the corresponding maintenance scopes. "CAR" General information "Vehicle status"...
  • Page 165 Displays CONTROLS Speed Limit Info Overview Sensors Speed Limit Info The system is controlled by the following sen‐ sors: Principle ▷ Cameras behind the windshield. Speed Limit Info shows the currently valid speed Additional information: limit in the instrument cluster and, if necessary, the Head-up Display.
  • Page 166: On The Control Display

    Displays CONTROLS Depending on the equipment, ▷ In the case of navigation data that is invalid, Speed Limit Info not available. outdated or not available. ▷ In areas not covered by the navigation sys‐ tem. ▷ When roads differ from the navigation, such If the detected speed limit has been exceeded, as due to changes in road layout.
  • Page 167 Displays CONTROLS Display General information The trip data can be displayed on the Control Display and in the instrument cluster. The values can be displayed and reset depend‐ ing on various intervals, such as after refueling. Display on the Control Display Overview The following information is displayed depending Depending on the equipment version, the list in...
  • Page 168 Displays CONTROLS ▷ Distance traveled depending on the config‐ With the button on the turn signal lever: ured interval. Continue to press the button on the turn sig‐ ▷ Average speed. nal lever until the widget for the trip data is Selecting and setting widgets in the instrument selected.
  • Page 169 Displays CONTROLS ▷ Torque. Symbols Description ▷ Power. "Engine oil level": electronic oil measurement, refer to Displays page 348. "CAR" "Check Control messages": dis‐ "Driving information" playing stored Check Control "Sport displays" messages, refer to page 154. "Required services": displaying Instrument cluster with service notifications, refer to enhanced features: Display in the...
  • Page 170 Displays CONTROLS "Head-up display" When the low beams are switched on, the brightness of the Head-up Display can be ad‐ "Head-up display" justed using the instrument lighting. Display Adjusting the height "CAR" Overview "Settings" The following information is displayed on the Head-up Display: "Displays"...
  • Page 171 Displays CONTROLS ▷ "Sport displays": display tachometer and shift Lights in the Head-up Display. ▷ "Off": the Sport displays are not dis‐ played in the Head-up Display. ▷ "In SPORT mode": the Sport displays are only displayed in SPORT driving mode.
  • Page 172: Lights

    Lights CONTROLS Lights Vehicle features and Icon Function options Automatic headlight control. Adaptive light functions. This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ Low beams. cific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features and functions that are not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due Instrument lighting.
  • Page 173 Lights CONTROLS The indicator light in the instrument clus‐ After the drive-ready state is switched on, the ter is illuminated when the low beams are automatic headlight control will be activated. switched on. Low beams System limits Switching on The automatic headlight control cannot replace Press the button on the light switch ele‐...
  • Page 174: Car

    Lights CONTROLS Welcome lights Keep the light source clean and unobstructed. Principle Pathway lighting The exterior lighting is switched on automatically when approaching or unlocking the vehicle. Principle General information For the illumination of the vehicle’s surroundings after exiting the vehicle, the exterior lighting can Depending on the equipment, the exterior light‐...
  • Page 175 Lights CONTROLS Adaptive light functions General information The cornering light is automatically switched on depending on the steering angle or, where appli‐ Principle cable, the use of turn signals. Adaptive light functions enable dynamic illumina‐ When driving in reverse, the cornering lights may tion of the road.
  • Page 176 Lights CONTROLS Activate Automatic High Beam Deactivate Automatic High Beam Assistant Assistant Press the button on the light switch element. The LED in the button lights up. Press the button on the turn signal lever. Press the button on the turn signal lever. Sensitivity of the Automatic High Beam Assistant The indicator light in the instrument clus‐...
  • Page 177 Lights CONTROLS Resetting the sensitivity Depending on the country variant, further infor‐ mation can be obtained from the laser label on Push the turn signal lever to the front again for the headlight. approx. 10 seconds or switch off the drive-ready state.
  • Page 178 Lights CONTROLS Instrument lighting To switch off permanently: press the button and hold for approx. 3 seconds. Functional requirement Turning reading lights on/off The parking lights or low beams must be Press the button. switched on to set the brightness. Setting the brightness Ambient light Adjust the brightness with the...
  • Page 179 Lights CONTROLS "Interior lighting" "Brightness" Select the desired setting. Dynamic light Individual actions, for example incoming calls or opened doors, are indicated by light effects. "CAR" "Settings" "Interior lighting" "Dynamic light" Select the desired setting. Dimmed while driving Some lights of the interior lighting are dimmed when the vehicle is driven in the dark.
  • Page 180: Safety

    Safety CONTROLS Safety Vehicle features and not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected options or country versions. This options also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐ tems. When using these functions and systems, This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ the applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐...
  • Page 181 Adjust seat and steering wheel so that hands Vehicle modifications for a person with disabili‐ can be crossed over the steering wheel. Se‐ ties may affect the air bag system; contact BMW lect the settings so that the shoulder rests Customer Relations for further information.
  • Page 182 Safety CONTROLS Operational readiness of the Strength of the driver's and front airbag system passenger airbag Safety information General information The power that triggers the driver's/front passen‐ ger airbags depends on the position of the driv‐ Warning er's/front passenger seat. Individual components can be hot after trigger‐...
  • Page 183 Safety CONTROLS Automatic deactivation of ▷ Do not attach covers, cushions, ball mats or other items to the front passenger seat un‐ the front passenger airbags less they are specifically determined to be safe for use on the front passenger seat. Principle ▷...
  • Page 184 Safety CONTROLS straint system has been detected and the front passenger airbags are not activated. Warning After triggering or damage, system functionality is limited or not available anymore. There is a Rollover protection system risk of injury or danger to life. Have the system checked and replaced by a Principle dealer’s service center or another qualified...
  • Page 185 Safety CONTROLS Overview ▷ Approach control warning with light braking function. Button in the vehicle ▷ Evasion Assistant. ▷ Intersection collision warning. ▷ Daytime Pedestrian Collision Mitigation. ▷ Lane departure warning. ▷ Active Blind Spot Detection. ▷ Side collision mitigation. Safety information Intelligent Safety Warning...
  • Page 186 Safety CONTROLS Safety information Press the button repeatedly. The follow‐ ing settings are switched between: "ALL ON": all Intelligent Safety systems are Warning switched on. Basic settings are activated for the The system cannot serve as a substitute for the sub-functions, for instance setting for warning driver’s personal judgment in assessing visibility time.
  • Page 187 Safety CONTROLS Manual switching off Intelligent Safety Press and hold this button. All Intelligent Safety systems are Sensors switched off. The system is controlled by the following sen‐ sors: Button Status ▷ Cameras behind the windshield. Button lights up green: all Intelligent ▷...
  • Page 188 Safety CONTROLS The system may also assist in braking if there is Icon Measure a risk of collision. Icon lights up red: prewarning. When the vehicle is traveling at a low speed, the Brake and increase distance. vehicle may come to a complete stop. City brake function: the brake intervention occurs Symbol flashes red and an acoustic to up to approx.
  • Page 189 Safety CONTROLS Detection range ▷ In tight curves. ▷ If the driving stability control systems are lim‐ ited or deactivated, for instance DSC OFF. ▷ Up to 10 seconds after the start of the engine via the Start/Stop button. Warning sensitivity The more sensitive the warning settings are, for example the warning time, the more warnings are displayed.
  • Page 190 Safety CONTROLS Warning with evasion support Warning Display in the instrument cluster Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a sub‐ stitute for the driver’s personal judgment. Due If a collision with a detected vehicle or a detected to its limits, the system may not issue warnings person is imminent, a warning symbol appears or reactions, or these may be issued late or in a on the instrument cluster and in the Head-up...
  • Page 191 Safety CONTROLS of damage to property. Actively intervene as ▷ In tight curves. warranted. Refer to the information in this Own‐ ▷ If the driving stability control systems are lim‐ er’s Manual regarding the scope of the sys‐ ited or deactivated, for instance DSC OFF. tem’s operation and limitations.
  • Page 192 Safety CONTROLS Safety information Intelligent Safety Warning Sensors The system cannot serve as a substitute for the The system is controlled by the following sen‐ driver’s personal judgment in assessing visibility sors: and traffic situation. There is a risk of accident. ▷...
  • Page 193 Safety CONTROLS Manual switching off Icon Meaning Press and hold this button. Danger of collision with vehicle cross‐ All Intelligent Safety systems are ing from the right. switched off. Danger of collision with vehicle cross‐ Button Status ing from the left. Button lights up green: all Intelligent Danger of collision with vehicle for Safety systems are switched on.
  • Page 194 Safety CONTROLS Brake intervention Detection range The warning prompts the driver to intervene. The system may also assist in braking if there is a risk of collision. The vehicle can be decelerated to a standstill. The brake intervention can be interrupted by stepping on the accelerator pedal or by actively moving the steering wheel.
  • Page 195 Safety CONTROLS cess of premature or unjustified warnings and re‐ style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic closely actions. and actively intervene where appropriate. Pedestrian Warning with Warning City Collision Mitigation Due to system limits, individual functions can malfunction during tow-starting/towing with the Intelligent Safety systems activated.
  • Page 196 Safety CONTROLS Detection range Press the button repeatedly. The following settings are switched be‐ tween: "ALL ON": all Intelligent Safety systems are switched on. Basic settings are activated for the subfunctions. "INDIVIDUAL": the Intelligent Safety systems are switched on according to the individual settings. Some Intelligent Safety systems cannot be indi‐...
  • Page 197 Safety CONTROLS Brake intervention Thus, a warning might not be issued or be is‐ sued late. The warning prompts the driver to intervene. The following situations may not be detected, for While a warning is active, the maximum braking instance: force is used when the brake is applied.
  • Page 198 Safety CONTROLS Overview The system does not provide a warning if the turn signal is set in the respective direction be‐ fore leaving the lane. Button in the vehicle Depending on the equipment version, if in the speed range up to 130 mph/210 km/h a lane marking is crossed, the system may intervene with a brief active steering intervention in addi‐...
  • Page 199 Safety CONTROLS a setting is changed on the menu, all settings of lane markings in curves or with dynamic the menu are activated. passing without blinker. ▷ "Off": no warnings are issued. Press the button repeatedly. The following settings are switched be‐ Setting the intensity of the steering tween: wheel vibration...
  • Page 200 Safety CONTROLS System limits cordance with the steering wheel vibration set‐ ting. Safety information When the turn signal is switched on in the corre‐ sponding direction before changing the lane, a warning is not issued. Warning The system is designed to operate in certain Steering intervention conditions and circumstances.
  • Page 201 Safety CONTROLS Active Blind Spot displayed on the Control Display in the menu for the steering intervention. Detection Safety information Principle Active Blind Spot Detection detects vehicles in Warning the blind spot or vehicles approaching from be‐ The system cannot serve as a substitute for the hind in the adjacent lane.
  • Page 202 Safety CONTROLS Sensors All Intelligent Safety systems are switched off. The system is controlled by the following sen‐ Button Status sors: Button lights up green: all Intelligent ▷ Radar sensors, side, rear. Safety systems are switched on. Additional information: Button lights up orange: some Intelli‐ Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 37.
  • Page 203 Safety CONTROLS Flashing of the light "Safety and Warnings" "Active Blind Spot Detection" A flashing of the light during vehicle unlocking serves as system self-test. "Steering intervention" System limits Warning function Safety information Light in the exterior mirror Warning The system is designed to operate in certain conditions and circumstances.
  • Page 204 Safety CONTROLS General information For vehicles with side collision mitigation, the steering intervention can be limited, for instance in the following situation: ▷ In the event of missing, worn, poorly visible, merging, diverging, or multiple lane markings such as in construction areas. ▷...
  • Page 205 Safety CONTROLS Switching on manually use. There is a risk of accident. Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic closely Press the button. and actively intervene where appropriate. The menu for the Intelligent Safety sys‐ tem is displayed. Functional requirement If all Intelligent Safety systems were switched off, all systems are now switched on.
  • Page 206 Safety CONTROLS Setting the intensity of the steering System limits wheel vibration Safety information "CAR" "Settings" Warning "Driver Assistance" The system is designed to operate in certain "Steering Wheel Feedback" conditions and circumstances. Due to condi‐ "Vibration intensity" tions or other factors, the system may not re‐ Select the desired setting.
  • Page 207 Safety CONTROLS Rear-end collision Warning preparation Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a sub‐ stitute for the driver’s personal judgment. Due Principle to its limits, the system may not issue warnings or reactions, or these may be issued late or in a Depending on the equipment and national-mar‐...
  • Page 208 Safety CONTROLS If equipped with Equipment Functional requirements Stop Assistant ▷ The function can be activated at speeds of approx. 6 mph/10 km/h up to approx. 155 mph/250 km/h. Principle ▷ With lane change function: lane changes are If the driver is no longer fit to drive, the Emer‐ executed when the traffic situation allows.
  • Page 209 ▷ The central locking system is unlocked. BMW Drive Recorder Displays in the instrument cluster Principle The BMW Drive Recorder stores brief video re‐ Icon Status cordings of the vehicle surroundings, e.g., to Emergency Stop function active. document surrounding traffic.
  • Page 210 The BMW Drive Recorder must be activated be‐ selector lever position P. fore the first use of the recording function.
  • Page 211 Safety CONTROLS Recording time Certain functions of several systems can, within the system limits, lead to Active Protection trig‐ "Apps" gering: "Drive Recorder" ▷ Forward Collision Warning: automatic brake "Settings" intervention. Select the desired setting. ▷ Front collision mitigation: Brake Assistant ▷...
  • Page 212 Safety CONTROLS PostCrash – iBrake Safety information Principle Warning The system cannot serve as a substitute for the In the event of an accident, PostCrash can bring driver’s personal judgment in assessing one's the vehicle to a halt automatically without inter‐ physical state.
  • Page 213 Safety CONTROLS "General settings" "Fatigue and Focus Alert" Select the desired setting. Display If the driver becomes less alert or fatigued, a message is displayed in the Control Display with the recommendation to take a break. During the display, various settings can be se‐ lected.
  • Page 214: Driving Stability Control Systems

    Driving stability control systems CONTROLS Driving stability control systems Vehicle features and Adaptive brake assistant options In combination with Active Cruise Control ACC, this system ensures that the brakes respond This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ even more rapidly when braking in critical situa‐ cific and optional features offered with the series.
  • Page 215 Driving stability control systems CONTROLS Deactivating/activating DSC ▷ Skidding, which can lead to oversteering. ▷ Loss of adhesion of the front wheels, which General information can lead to understeering. When DSC is deactivated, driving stability is re‐ Safety information duced during acceleration and when driving in curves.
  • Page 216 Driving stability control systems CONTROLS DTC Dynamic Traction Activating/deactivating DTC Control Activating DTC Press the button. Principle TRACTION is displayed in the instru‐ Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) is a version of ment cluster and the indicator light for DSC OFF the Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) where drive lights up.
  • Page 217 Driving stability control systems CONTROLS namic Stability Control (DSC), further optimizes traction and driving dynamics. General information xDrive variably distributes the driving power to the front and rear axles as demanded by the driv‐ ing situation and road condition. The Driving Dynamics Control is used to change the all-wheel distribution from traction oriented to sport oriented.
  • Page 218: Driver Assistance Systems

    Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Driver assistance systems Vehicle features and Operation options Turning on Press the button on the steering wheel. This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ cific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features and functions that are The current speed is accepted as the speed not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due limit.
  • Page 219 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Changing the speed limit Warning when the speed limit is exceeded Visual warning If the speed limit is exceeded: the indica‐ tor light in the instrument cluster flashes while the vehicle speed is greater than the set speed limit. Acoustic warning Press the rocker switch up or down repeatedly ▷...
  • Page 220 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Cruise control Warning The set speed can be incorrectly adjusted or Principle called up by mistake. There is a risk of accident. With the Cruise Control, a set speed can be ad‐ Adjust the set speed to the traffic conditions. justed using the buttons on the steering wheel.
  • Page 221 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on, if When the system is switched on, the current necessary. speed is maintained and stored as the set speed. The stored speed is displayed on the speedom‐ Turning off eter.
  • Page 222 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Continuing cruise control The icon is displayed when the set speed is reached. An interrupted cruise control can be continued by calling up the stored speed. System limits Make sure that the difference between current speed and stored speed is not too large before The set speed is also maintained downhill.
  • Page 223 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Safety information ▷ When fast approaching a slowly moving vehicle. ▷ Vehicle suddenly swerving into own lane. Warning ▷ When fast approaching standing vehicles. The system cannot serve as a substitute for the There is a risk of injury or danger to life. Watch driver’s personal judgment in assessing the traffic closely and actively intervene where ap‐...
  • Page 224 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Set function Button Function When the system is active, press the Reduce distance. button repeatedly until the desired func‐ Switch distance control on/off. tion is selected in the toolbar. The toolbar for As‐ sisted Driving mode is displayed at the bottom of Rocker switch: the instrument cluster.
  • Page 225 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Setting the speed With steering and traffic jam assistant. Maintaining and storing the speed Without steering and traffic jam assis‐ tant. The displays turn off. The stored set speed is deleted. Interrupting manually When active, press the button on the steering wheel: With steering and traffic jam assistant.
  • Page 226 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS ▷ Each time the rocker switch is tapped to the according to the traffic situation or the ambient resistance point, the set speed increases or conditions, for instance poor visibility. decreases by 1 mph/1 km/h. "CAR" ▷...
  • Page 227 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Changing between cruise control Display in the speedometer with/without distance control Depending on the equipment, a mark in the speedometer displays the status of the system. Safety information ▷ Green marking: system is ac‐ tive, the marking indicates the desired speed.
  • Page 228 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Detected vehicle Icon Description Symbol flashes gray: Icon Description The conditions are not adequate Green icon: for the system to work. A vehicle has been detected The system was deactivated but ahead of you. applies the brakes until you ac‐ tively resume control by press‐...
  • Page 229 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Displays in the Head-up Display Two-wheeled vehicles for instance might not be detected. Set speed Deceleration Some system information can also be displayed in the Head-up Display. The system does not decelerate in the following situations: The icon is displayed when the set speed is reached.
  • Page 230 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Cornering Weather The following restrictions can occur under unfav‐ orable weather or light conditions: ▷ Poorer vehicle detection. ▷ Short-term interruptions for vehicles that are already recognized. Drive attentively, and react to the current traffic situation. If necessary, intervene actively, for in‐ stance by braking, steering or evading.
  • Page 231 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Safety information ▷ "Adjust manually": detected speed limits can be applied manually. ▷ "Show anticipation": current and upcom‐ Warning ing speed limits are displayed in the in‐ The system cannot serve as a substitute for the strument cluster without being applied.
  • Page 232 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Steering Assistant Adapt to route Principle Principle The system can be configured so that the vehi‐ The Steering Assistant helps keep the vehicle in cle adapts the speed automatically to the route. the lane. For this purpose, the system executes For instance, the speed will be reduced in the supporting steering movements, for instance following situations, if necessary:...
  • Page 233 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS ▷ Cameras behind the windshield. Set function ▷ Front radar sensor. When the system is active, press the button repeatedly until the desired func‐ ▷ Radar sensors, side, front. tion is selected in the toolbar. The toolbar for As‐ ▷...
  • Page 234 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS The system does not perform supportive steer‐ Icon Description ing wheel movements. Yellow flashing steering wheel symbol: Interrupting automatically Lane marking driven over. The system interrupts the supporting steering The steering wheel vibrates movements automatically, for example in the fol‐ where applicable.
  • Page 235 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Displays on the steering wheel Icon Description Depending on equipment, yel‐ low flashing steering wheel sym‐ bol: Lane marking driven over. The steering wheel vibrates where applicable. Yellow steering wheel symbol and a signal sounds, if applica‐ ble: The two LED lights above the buttons illuminate analogously to the displays in the instrument...
  • Page 236 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Extended Traffic Jam warranted. Refer to the information in this Own‐ er’s Manual regarding the scope of the sys‐ Assistant tem’s operation and limitations. Principle System limits of the sensors Extended Traffic Jam Assistant supports the Additional information: driver with vehicle control in traffic jam situations.
  • Page 237 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Displays in the instrument ▷ The function is only available on certain street types, e.g. freeways. cluster ▷ Driving on a road without pedestrians or cy‐ clists. Icon Description ▷ Sufficient lane width. Indicator light green: system is ▷...
  • Page 238 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS System limits Safety information General information Warning The limits of the Steering and Lane Control As‐ The system cannot serve as a substitute for the sistant system apply. driver’s personal judgment in assessing the Additional information: traffic situation.
  • Page 239 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Changing lanes Displays in the instrument cluster Ensure that the traffic situation permits changing lanes. Icon Description Press the turn signal lever in the required di‐ rection to the pressure point for signaling Green steering wheel symbol. briefly.
  • Page 240 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Depending on the Icon Description equipment version: lane Green steering wheel symbol. change with active Gray line for lane marking on the appropriate side. guidance Green arrow symbol for lane- changing. Principle The system carries out a lane The system assists the driver when lane change.
  • Page 241 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Turn on adaptation to the course ▷ Adaptation to the course of the route is acti‐ vated. of the route ▷ The function must be available in the country "CAR" in which the vehicle is driven. "Settings"...
  • Page 242 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS ▷ Surround View with rearview camera, refer to page 256. Warning ▷ Panorama View, refer to page 261. Due to high speeds when PDC Park Distance Control is activated, the warning can be de‐ ▷ Remote 3D View, refer to page 263. layed due to physical circumstances.
  • Page 243 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Warning ▷ If selector lever position R is engaged when the engine is running. Signal tones ▷ Depending on the equipment version: while approaching detected obstacles at a speed slower than approx. 2.5 mph/4 km/h. The ac‐ General information tivation distance depends on the situation in An intermittent tone indicates when the vehicle...
  • Page 244 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Visual warning of damage to property. Actively intervene as warranted. Refer to the information in this Own‐ er’s Manual regarding the scope of the sys‐ tem’s operation and limitations. System limits of the sensors Additional information: ▷...
  • Page 245 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Depending on equipment Additionally, the safety information for the PDC Park Distance Control and the Automatic Parking version: emergency brake Assistant apply. function, Active PDC Additional information: ▷ PDC Park Distance Control, refer to page 242. Principle ▷...
  • Page 246 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS General information ▷ Color markings: warning against detected ob‐ stacles. The system uses the ultrasonic sensors of the ▷ Gray markings, hatched area: no obstacles Park Distance Control PDC and the Parking As‐ were detected. sistant. ▷...
  • Page 247 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Depending on the vehicle and vehicle surroundings closely and actively intervene where appropriate. equipment: switching on/off manually Overview Press the park assistance button. Depending on the vehicle ▷ On: the LED lights up. equipment: button in the vehicle ▷...
  • Page 248 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS More than one assistance function can be active Parking using lanes and turning circle lines at the same time. Position the vehicle so that the red turning circle line leads to within the limits of the Parking aid lines parking space.
  • Page 249 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS System limits ▷ When parking parallel to the road, parallel parking. System limits of the sensors ▷ When parking in reverse perpendicular to the road, perpendicular parking. The system ori‐ Additional information: ents itself with the middle of the parking ▷...
  • Page 250 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Functional requirements closely and actively intervene where appropri‐ ate. For the measurement od parking spaces NOTICE ▷ Maximum speed while driving forward approx. The system can steer the vehicle over or onto 22 mph/35 km/h. curbs. There is a risk of damage to property, ▷...
  • Page 251 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Switching on with reverse gear ▷ Parking assistant is activated and parking space search is active. Shift into reverse. ▷ Control Display shows suitable parking The current status of the parking space spaces at the edge of the road next to the ve‐ search is indicated on the Control Display.
  • Page 252 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Parking using the Automatic ▷ When the driver grasps the steering wheel or takes over steering. Parking Assistant ▷ Possibly on snow-covered or slippery road. Parking ▷ When there are obstacles that are hard to overcome, such as curbs. Switching on and activating the parking assis‐...
  • Page 253 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS System limits Malfunction A Check Control message is displayed. Safety information The Automatic Parking Assistant has malfunc‐ tioned. Have the system checked by a dealer's service center or another qualified service center Warning or repair shop. The system is designed to operate in certain conditions and circumstances.
  • Page 254 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS closely and actively intervene where appropri‐ The system takes control of the maneuver. A ate. message will be displayed at the end of the maneuver. Additionally, the safety information for the PDC Make sure that the traffic situation permits Park Distance Control and the Automatic Parking driving out of the parking space and drive off Assistant apply.
  • Page 255 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Safety information Take your hands off the steering wheel and carefully drive off with the accelerator pedal and the brake. Warning When driving in reverse, pay attention to the The system cannot serve as a substitute for the vehicle's surroundings, and if you encounter driver’s personal judgment in assessing the an obstacle, stop immediately and take over...
  • Page 256 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS ▷ After driving a stored distance with major Depending on the view, the vehicle's surround‐ steering-wheel angles, the function of the ings or a part of it is depicted. system will be limited for the return trip. Additionally, assistance functions are shown in ▷...
  • Page 257 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Sensors Display on the Control Display The system is controlled by the following sen‐ Overview sors: ▷ Front camera. ▷ Top view cameras. ▷ Rearview camera. Additional information: Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 37. Turning on/off Turning on automatically 1 Toolbar, left...
  • Page 258 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Automatic camera perspective ▷ "Parking aid lines". ▷ "Obstacle mark.". The automatic camera perspective shows a steering-dependent view in the respective driv‐ ▷ "Settings": apply settings, for instance to ing direction. use the activation points for Panorama View. This perspective adapts to the respective driving Rearview camera situation.
  • Page 259 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Car wash view Turning circle lines show the course of the small‐ est possible turning radius on a level road. Only one turning circle line is displayed after the steering wheel is turned past a certain angle. Parking using lanes and turning circle lines Position the vehicle so that the red turning circle line leads to within the limits of the...
  • Page 260 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Setting brightness and contrast The system does not detect whether an obstacle moves later on. For this reason, at standstill, the Brightness and contrast can be adjusted with markings are not shown anymore in the display Surround View or Panorama View switched on.
  • Page 261 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Additional information: Depending on the equipment version, the func‐ tion can only be used when driving forward. PDC Park Distance Control, refer to page 242. Additional information: Malfunction Surround View, refer to page 256. A camera malfunction is displayed on the Control Safety information Display.
  • Page 262 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Display on the Control Display Using activation points The use of activation points can be switched on Press the button when the engine is run‐ and off. ning. Depending on the driving direction, the image of Press the button.
  • Page 263 Switching on/off individually Plus: Remote 3D View Pre-adjustment "CAR" Principle "Settings" The BMW app and the pictures of the Surround "General settings" View cameras in combination with the corre‐ "Data privacy" sponding equipment enable the display of the "Select services individually"...
  • Page 264 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Cross traffic warning Overview Button in the vehicle Principle At blind driveway exits or when driving out of per‐ pendicular parking spaces, road users approach‐ ing from the side are detected sooner by the cross traffic warning than is possible from the driver's seat.
  • Page 265 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Display in the PDC Park Distance "Cross Traffic Warning" Control view "Cross traffic warning" Turning on automatically If the system was activated on the Control Dis‐ play, it is automatically switched on as soon as PDC Park Distance Control or Panorama View is active and a gear is engaged.
  • Page 266 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS System limits System limits of the sensors Additional information: ▷ Radar sensors, refer to page 38. Functional limitations The system may be limited in the following situa‐ tions: ▷ In tight curves. ▷ When crossing objects move at a very slow or a very fast speed.
  • Page 267: Driving Comfort

    Driving comfort CONTROLS Driving comfort Vehicle features and The shock absorbers are adjusted depending on the selected driving mode as well as the road options condition and driving style. Additional information: This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ Driving Dynamics Control, refer to page 133. cific and optional features offered with the series.
  • Page 268: Climate Control

    Climate control CONTROLS Climate control Vehicle features and Automatic climate control options Overview This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ Buttons in the vehicle cific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features and functions that are not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected options or country versions.
  • Page 269 Climate control CONTROLS Via iDrive: Button Function "CAR" Maximum cooling. "Settings" "Climate control" Seat heating, refer to page 121. "Heating/ventilation" "Driver" Some of the functions can also be used via "Temperature:" voice, e.g., temperature. Set the desired temperature. Switching climate control Do not rapidly switch between different tempera‐...
  • Page 270 Climate control CONTROLS Maximum cooling "Heating/ventilation" "Automatic" Principle Depending on the selected temperature and out‐ The system is set to the lowest temperature, op‐ side influences, the air is directed to the wind‐ timum air flow and recirculated-air mode with the shield, side windows, upper body, and into the drive-ready state switched on.
  • Page 271 Climate control CONTROLS Defrost function With constant air recirculation mode, the air qual‐ ity in the car's interior deteriorates and window fogging increases. Principle If there is window condensation, switch off recir‐ Ice and condensation are quickly removed from culated-air mode or defog the windows. the windshield and the front side windows.
  • Page 272 Climate control CONTROLS Automatic climate control Button Function with enhanced features Active seat ventilation, refer to Overview page 122. Air conditioning. Buttons in the vehicle Open Climate menu, such as for the following settings: upper body temperature adjustment, pre-ventilation, air conditioning. Some of the functions can also be used via voice, e.g., temperature.
  • Page 273 Climate control CONTROLS ▷ Air distribution, manual. The air flow of the ventilation in the upper body region heats or cools noticeably, depending on ▷ Defrosting the windshield the adjusted temperature. Turning off This does not change the set interior tempera‐ ture for the driver and front passenger.
  • Page 274 Climate control CONTROLS Depending on the weather, the windshield and Press the button. the side windows may fog up briefly when drive- The LED of the button is illuminated ready state is switched on. with the AUTO program switched on. Air conditioning is switched on automatically with Via iDrive: the AUTO program.
  • Page 275 Climate control CONTROLS Air recirculation mode "Level" Set the desired intensity. Principle The selected intensity is shown on the climate control display. You may react to unpleasant odors or pollutants in the immediate environment by temporarily Convertible program suspending the supply of outside air. The system then recirculates the interior air.
  • Page 276 Climate control CONTROLS General information Switching the SYNC program on/off To adjust the air flow manually switch off AUTO "CAR" program first. "Settings" "Climate control" Adjusting the air flow manually "Synchronize" Press the lower or upper side of the The following settings of the driver's side can be button: decrease or increase air flow.
  • Page 277 Climate control CONTROLS Functional requirement Indirect ventilation The function is operational when the drive-ready The air flow is not directed towards the passen‐ state is switched on. gers. The vehicle interior is warmed or cooled in‐ directly, depending on the set temperature. Switching rear window defroster Front ventilation on/off...
  • Page 278 Climate control CONTROLS Rear automatic climate "Heating/ventilation" "Second row of seats" control "Activate heating/cooling" Overview Switching on using the button Press one of the following buttons: Buttons in the vehicle ▷ Temperature. ▷ AUTO program. ▷ Air distribution, manual. Switching off using the button Press the button.
  • Page 279 Climate control CONTROLS AUTO program Locking the control elements Principle Principle The air flow, air distribution and the temperature The control elements of the rear automatic cli‐ are controlled automatically. mate control can be disabled. Switching the AUTO program on/off Activate/deactivate Using the button: "CAR"...
  • Page 280 Climate control CONTROLS Via iDrive ▷ Make sure that the vehicle's date and time are set correctly. Turning on ▷ Open the air vents to allow air to flow out. "CAR" Switching on/off directly "Settings" "Climate control" General information "Pre-ventilation" There are different ways to switch the system on "Start now"...
  • Page 281 Climate control CONTROLS Setting the departure time depending on the interior, external, and set tem‐ perature. Snow and ice may be removed more easily. Via iDrive The system starts the engine automatically and "CAR" allows it to run for a limited period of time. "Settings"...
  • Page 282 Climate control CONTROLS Switching on/off via vehicle key ready state is activated and deactivated again. The system can be switched on and off using ▷ The fuel tank capacity is sufficient. the vehicle key. ▷ Hood is closed. Press the button on the vehicle key three ▷...
  • Page 283 Climate control CONTROLS Confirmation signals from the For reasons of safety, the system can only be switched on once. The system will be available vehicle again as soon as the drive-ready state is acti‐ The activation of the system is confirmed by vated and deactivated again.
  • Page 284: Interior Equipment

    Interior equipment CONTROLS Interior equipment Vehicle features and Safety information options Warning This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ The operation of remote-controlled systems cific and optional features offered with the series. with the integrated universal remote control, It also describes features and functions that are such as the garage door, may result in injury, not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due for example, body parts becoming jammed in a...
  • Page 285 Interior equipment CONTROLS Control elements on the interior Canada: if programming with the hand-held transmitter was interrupted, hold down the in‐ mirror terior mirror button and repeatedly press and release the hand-held transmitter button for 2 seconds. 6. ▷ The LED lights up green: programming completed.
  • Page 286 Interior equipment CONTROLS Synchronizing the universal remote control with Release the button. the system: ▷ The LED flashes fast: the hand-held transmitter was detected but program‐ Park the vehicle within range of the remote- ming is not complete. controlled system. Press the button on the interior mirror for Program the relevant button on the interior 2 seconds and release.
  • Page 287 Interior equipment CONTROLS Ashtray Deleting stored functions All stored functions will be deleted. The func‐ tions cannot be deleted individually. Front center console Press and hold the two outer buttons on the in‐ terior mirror simultaneously for approximately Opening 10 seconds until the LED on the interior mirror Press onto the cover.
  • Page 288 Interior equipment CONTROLS Cigarette lighter Safety information Warning Contact with the hot heating element or the hot socket of the cigarette lighter can cause burns. Flammable materials can ignite if the cigarette The cigarette lighter is located between the cup lighter falls down or is held against the objects.
  • Page 289 Interior equipment CONTROLS Front center console devices and cables are not in the airbag's area of unfolding. Press onto the cover. NOTICE Battery chargers that charge the vehicle battery via sockets or cigarette lighters in the vehicle may overload or damage the 12 V electrical system.
  • Page 290 Interior equipment CONTROLS USB port General information Follow the information regarding the connection of mobile devices to the USB port in the section on USB connections. Additional information: USB connections, refer to page 78. Press onto the cover. In the center armrest A USB port is located in the center console.
  • Page 291 Interior equipment CONTROLS ▷ USB port Type C. ▷ For charging of mobile devices. ▷ Charge current: maximum 3 A per port. Wireless charging tray Principle Mounting position of the product. The wireless charging tray enables the following wireless functions: Safety information ▷...
  • Page 292 Interior equipment CONTROLS Functional requirements LED displays ▷ The mobile phone must compatibly support Color Meaning the required Qi standard. If the mobile phone does not support the Qi Blue The mobile phone is charging. standard, the mobile phone can be charged The blue LED stays illuminated once using a special Qi-compatible charging case.
  • Page 293 To ensure the more unless the booster is permanently deacti‐ best possible connection a signal booster (LTE- vated by your local BMW dealer. Compensator) is used in conjunction with the You must not remove the booster from the car WCA.
  • Page 294: Storage Compartments

    Storage compartments CONTROLS Storage compartments Vehicle features and Front passenger side glove options compartment This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ Safety information cific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features and functions that are Warning not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected options or country versions.
  • Page 295 Storage compartments CONTROLS Safety information integrated key, for instance when the vehicle is parked by valet parking. Additional information: Warning Integrated key, refer to page 90. Breakable objects, such as glass bottles or glasses, can break in the event of an accident Driver's side glove or a braking or evasive maneuver.
  • Page 296 Storage compartments CONTROLS Center armrest, front Opening the cup holder General information A storage compartment is located in the center armrest between the seats. Opening the storage compartment Press onto the cover. Press the button. Closing the storage Two cup holders are located in the center con‐ compartment sole.
  • Page 297 Storage compartments CONTROLS the cup holder or lead to scalding. There is a risk of injury or risk of damage to property. Do not force objects into the cup holder. Use light‐ weight, shatterproof, and sealable containers. Do not transport hot beverages. Online Edition for Part no.
  • Page 298: Cargo Area

    Cargo area CONTROLS Cargo area Vehicle features and Warning options Improperly stowed objects can shift and be thrown into the car's interior, for instance in the This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ event of an accident or during braking and eva‐ cific and optional features offered with the series.
  • Page 299 Cargo area CONTROLS Lashing eyes in the cargo cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4. area If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to your ve‐ General information hicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage Attach load securing aids, such as lashing straps, load capacity of your vehicle.
  • Page 300 Cargo area CONTROLS Locking/unlocking the through- General information loading system The rear seat backrest can be folded down from the cargo area. Unlock the rear seat backrest from the cargo area and fold down, refer to page 301. Safety information The through-loading system can be locked and unlocked with a rotary handle.
  • Page 301 Cargo area CONTROLS the rear backrest including head restraint is clear when folding down. Reclining the backrest From the cargo area Pull the lever in the cargo area to release the rear seat backrest. Folding back the backrest Return the rear seat backrest to the seat position and engage it.
  • Page 302: Driving Tips

    Things to remember when driving DRIVING TIPS Things to remember when driving Vehicle features and Engine, transmission, and axle drive options Up to 1,200 miles/2,000 km This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ Do not exceed the maximum engine and road cific and optional features offered with the series.
  • Page 303 Things to remember when driving DRIVING TIPS General driving notes Hot exhaust gas system Closing the trunk lid Warning High temperatures can occur underneath the Safety information body, for instance caused by the exhaust gas system, while driving. Contact with the exhaust gas system can cause burns.
  • Page 304 Things to remember when driving DRIVING TIPS contact between the tires and the road surface, tional noises have no effect on the performance ultimately undermining your ability to steer and and operational reliability of the brake. brake the vehicle. Objects in the area around the Driving through water pedals General information...
  • Page 305 Things to remember when driving DRIVING TIPS Driving on racetracks Safety information Warning Warning Light but consistent pressure on the brake pedal can lead to high temperatures, brakes The vehicle is not designed for use in M Sport wearing out and possibly even brake system or motor sport type competition.
  • Page 306: Saving Fuel

    Saving fuel DRIVING TIPS Saving fuel Vehicle features and Close the windows options Open windows increase drag and therefore lead to greater fuel consumption. This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ Tires cific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features and functions that are General information not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected options or country versions.
  • Page 307 Driving at low engine speeds lowers fuel con‐ Have the vehicle maintained regularly to achieve sumption and reduces wear. optimal vehicle efficiency and service life. BMW recommends that maintenance work be per‐ If necessary, observe the vehicle's gear shift indi‐...
  • Page 308 Saving fuel DRIVING TIPS Overview Activating/deactivating ECO PRO functions The following ECO PRO functions can be acti‐ vated/deactivated: ▷ "ECO PRO seat heating" ▷ "ECO PRO climate control" ▷ "ECO PRO light and sight" Coasting Efficiency can be optimized by disengaging or Button switching off the engine and coasting with the engine idling.
  • Page 309 Saving fuel DRIVING TIPS ECO PRO bonus range ▷ The current consumption in relation to the average consumption is displayed. A modified driving style helps you ▷ Pointer in the area of arrow 1: display of the extend your driving distance. energy recovered by coasting or when brak‐...
  • Page 310 Saving fuel DRIVING TIPS Engine-Off / Coasting ▷ The selector lever is in selector lever position ▷ Engine and transmission are at operating Principle temperature. Under certain conditions the engine is automati‐ ▷ Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go function, cally decoupled from the transmission in the D ACC, not activated.
  • Page 311 Saving fuel DRIVING TIPS Displaying energy flow information Calling up the Driving style analysis "CAR" "Driving information" "CAR" "Energy flow" "Driving information" "Driving style analysis" System limits Display on the Control Display The function is not available under one of the fol‐ lowing conditions.
  • Page 312: Mobility

    Refueling MOBILITY Refueling Vehicle features and Safety information options NOTICE This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ With a driving distance of less than cific and optional features offered with the series. 30 miles/50 km the engine may no longer have It also describes features and functions that are sufficient fuel.
  • Page 313 Refueling MOBILITY Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise. Have fuel filler flap unlocked by a dealer’s service center or another qualified service center or re‐ pair shop. Place the fuel cap in the bracket attached to the fuel filler flap. Closing Warning The retaining strap of the fuel cap can be jam‐...
  • Page 314: Wheels And Tires

    Wheels and tires MOBILITY Wheels and tires Vehicle features and Tire pressure specifications options In the tire inflation pressure table The tire inflation pressure table, refer to This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ page 314, contains all tire inflation pressure cific and optional features offered with the series.
  • Page 315 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Checking using tire inflation The corrected tire inflation pressures are applied automatically. Make sure that the correct tire set‐ pressure specifications in the tire tings have been made. inflation pressure table With tires that cannot be found in the tire pres‐ Determine the intended tire inflation pressure sure values on the Control Display, reset the Tire levels for the mounted tires.
  • Page 316 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Tire size Pressure specifications Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI in bar/PSI 225/40 R 19 93 H 2.5 / 36 2.9 / 42 Rear: 255/40 R 2.5 / 36 XL A/S 18 99 Y XL Front: 225/45 R 2.3 / 33 Front: 225/40 R 2.7 / 39...
  • Page 317 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Tire size Pressure specifications Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI in bar/PSI Specifications in Specifications in bar/PSI with cold bar/PSI with cold tires tires 225/45 R 18 95 H 2.6 / 38 3.0 / 44 225/45 R 18 95 2.6 / 38 3.0 / 44 XL A/S...
  • Page 318 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Tire size Pressure specifications Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI in bar/PSI 225/40 R 19 93 H 3.0 / 44 3.4 / 49 Rear: 255/35 R 3.1 / 45 XL A/S 19 96 Y XL Front: 225/45 R 2.5 / 36 Front: 225/45 R 3.1 / 45...
  • Page 319 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Speed letter Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on Designation Maximum speed the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. up to 100 mph/160 km/h E.g.: Treadwear 200; Traction AA; Temperature up to 106 mph/170 km/h up to 112 mph/180 km/h DOT Quality Grades...
  • Page 320 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Temperature Winter tires The temperature grades are A, the highest, B, Do not drive with a tire tread of less than and C, representing the tire's resistance to the 0.16 in/4 mm, as such tires are less suitable for generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat winter operation.
  • Page 321 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Changing wheels and tires ▷ Unusual vibrations. ▷ Unusual tire or running noises. ▷ Unusual handling such as a strong tendency Mounting and wheel balancing to pull to the left or right. Have mounting and wheel balancing carried out Damage can be caused by the following situa‐...
  • Page 322 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Drive conservatively for the first 200 miles/300 km. Warning Mounted steel wheels can cause technical Retreaded tires problems, for instance unexpected loosening of the lug bolts and damage to the brake discs. There is a risk of accident. Do not mount steel Warning wheels.
  • Page 323 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Rotating wheels between axles General information The wheels consist of tires that are self-support‐ ing, to a limited degree, and possibly special Warning rims. Rotating tires between the axles on vehicles The reinforcement of the sidewall allows the tire with different tire sizes or rim sizes on the front to remain drivable to a restricted degree in the and rear axles can cause damage to the tires...
  • Page 324 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Overview ▷ Secure the vehicle against rolling away by setting the parking brake. Storage ▷ Turn the steering wheel until the front wheels are in the straight-ahead position and engage the steering wheel lock. ▷ Have all vehicle occupants get out of the ve‐ hicle and ensure that they remain outside the hazardous area in a safe place, such as be‐...
  • Page 325 Wheels and tires MOBILITY 3 Tire pressure display NOTICE 4 Reduce tire inflation pressure button The compressor can overheat during extended 5 On/off switch operation. There is a risk of damage to prop‐ 6 Compressor erty, among other potential damage. Do not run 7 Connector/cable for socket the compressor for more than 10 minutes.
  • Page 326 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Checking and adjusting the tire Screw the filler hose of the sealant bottle onto the tire valve of the nonworking wheel. inflation pressure Checking Switch off the compressor. Read the tire pressure on the tire pressure display.
  • Page 327 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Adjustment Insert the connector into the power socket in the vehicle interior. Stop at a suitable location. Screw the connection hose of the compres‐ sor directly onto the tire valve stem. With standby or drive readiness turned on, turn on the compressor and let it run for a maximum of 10 minutes.
  • Page 328 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor again. Replace the faulty tire and the sealant bottle of Use only in pairs on the rear wheels, equipped the tire repair set promptly. with the tires of the following size: Additional information: ▷...
  • Page 329 Wheels and tires MOBILITY take over the actual tire inflation pressures as the ▷ After a tire or wheel replacement, a reset target pressures. was performed with the correct tire infla‐ tion pressure. When operating the system, also note the infor‐ mation found in the Tire inflation pressure chap‐...
  • Page 330 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Select the maximum road speed that will be on the door pillar of the driver's door. The tire in‐ used with the tires. flation pressure can thus be corrected to the value of the displayed target pressures. "Save tire settings"...
  • Page 331 Wheels and tires MOBILITY If a tire inflation pressure check is "Tire Pressure Monitor" required Make sure that correct tire settings have been made. Message Tire settings, refer to page 329. An icon with a Check Control message appears Turn on drive-ready state and do not drive on the Control Display.
  • Page 332 Wheels and tires MOBILITY If there is a significant tire pressure Safety information loss Warning Message A damaged regular tire with low or missing tire A yellow warning light is illuminated in inflation pressure impacts handling, such as the instrument cluster. steering and braking response.
  • Page 333 Wheels and tires MOBILITY If the tire inflation pressure is too Measure Reduce your speed and stop cautiously. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐ Message vers. Check whether the vehicle is fitted with nor‐ A yellow warning light is illuminated in mal tires or run-flat tires.
  • Page 334 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Runflat tires Vehicle handling with damaged tires Vehicles driven with a damaged tire will handle Safety information differently, potentially leading to conditions such as the following: ▷ Greater likelihood of skidding of the vehicle. Warning ▷ Longer braking distances.
  • Page 335 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Failure performing a reset sure monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of Tires with special approval: the system will not your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accord‐ function correctly if a reset was not performed, ingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illumi‐...
  • Page 336 Wheels and tires MOBILITY General information tire. Initialization is started by confirming the tire inflation pressures. The system detects tire pressure loss on the ba‐ Do not initialize the system when driving with tire sis of rotation speed differences between the in‐ chains.
  • Page 337 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Runflat tires Icon Possible cause There is a flat tire or a major tire pres‐ Safety information sure loss. Warning Measure The vehicle handles differently when a run-flat Reduce your speed and stop cautiously. tire has insufficient or no tire pressure; for in‐ Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐...
  • Page 338 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Vehicle handling with damaged tires ately when there is a tire pressure loss due to a flat tire. Vehicles driven with a damaged tire will handle differently, potentially leading to conditions such If needed, the tools for changing wheels are as the following: available as accessories from a dealer’s service center or another qualified service center or re‐...
  • Page 339 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Securing the vehicle against Warning rolling On soft, uneven or slippery ground, for example General information snow, ice, tiles, etc., the vehicle jack can slip away. There is a risk of injury. If possible, The vehicle manufacturer recommends to addi‐ change the wheel on a flat, solid, and slip-re‐...
  • Page 340 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Lug bolt lock Preparing the vehicle ▷ Park the vehicle on solid and non-slip ground Principle at a safe distance from traffic. The wheel lug bolts have a special coding. The ▷ Turn on the hazard warning system. lug bolts can only be released with the adapter ▷...
  • Page 341 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Jacking up the vehicle Extend the vehicle jack by turning the vehicle jack crank or lever clockwise. Warning Hands and fingers can be jammed when using the vehicle jack. There is a risk of injury. Com‐ ply with the described hand position and do not change this position while using the vehicle jack.
  • Page 342 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Mounting a wheel Mount one emergency wheel only, as required. Unscrew the lug bolts. Remove the wheel. Put the new wheel or emergency wheel on and screw in at least two lug bolts in a cross‐ wise pattern until hand-tight.
  • Page 343: Engine Compartment

    Engine compartment MOBILITY Engine compartment Vehicle features and not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected options or country versions. This options also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐ tems. When using these functions and systems, This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ the applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐...
  • Page 344 Engine compartment MOBILITY Hood Warning Body parts can be jammed when opening and Safety information closing the hood. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that the area of movement of hood is clear during opening and closing. Warning Improperly executed work in the engine com‐...
  • Page 345 Engine compartment MOBILITY Closing the hood Energetically close the hood from approx. 20 in/50 cm. The hood must engage on both sides. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A39689 - VI/21...
  • Page 346: Operating Materials

    Operating materials MOBILITY Operating materials Vehicle features and Safety information options CAUTION This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ The use of poor-quality fuels may result in cific and optional features offered with the series. harmful engine deposits or damage. Addition‐ It also describes features and functions that are ally, problems relating to drivability, starting and stalling, especially under certain environmental...
  • Page 347 Different Check Control messages appear on the Control Display depending on the engine oil level. Recommended gas quality Safety information BMW recommends AKI 91. M Performance model: BMW recommends AKI 93. NOTICE Refuel with this gasoline to achieve the rated An engine oil level that is too low causes en‐...
  • Page 348 Operating materials MOBILITY Electronic oil measurement Detailed measurement Principle General information The engine oil level is checked when the vehicle The electronic oil measurement has two measur‐ is stationary and displayed via a scale. ing principles: If the engine oil level is outside its permissible ▷...
  • Page 349 Operating materials MOBILITY Take care not to add too much engine oil. Opening, refer to page 344. Open the lid counterclockwise. Safety information Warning Operating materials, for instance oils, greases, coolants, fuels, can contain harmful ingredients. There is a risk of injury or danger to life. Follow the instructions on the containers.
  • Page 350 Operating materials MOBILITY The vehicle manufacturer recommends that you Gasoline engine have a dealer's service center or another quali‐ BMW Longlife-01 FE. fied service center or repair shop change the en‐ gine oil. BMW Longlife-14 FE+. BMW Longlife-17 FE+. Alternative engine oil types...
  • Page 351 Operating materials MOBILITY Coolant level Turn the lid of the coolant reservoir slightly counterclockwise to allow any excess pres‐ sure to dissipate, then open it. General information Open the coolant reservoir lid. Depending on the motorization, there are up to two coolant reservoirs in the engine compart‐...
  • Page 352 Follow the usage instructions on the washer fluid container. Use of BMW’s Windshield Washer Concentrate or the equivalent is recommended. Warning Washer fluid can ignite and catch fire on con‐...
  • Page 353: Maintenance

    Therefore, hand the service advisor the vehicle key with which the vehicle was driven most re‐ BMW maintenance system cently. Storage periods The maintenance system provides service notifi‐ cations and thereby provides support in main‐...
  • Page 354 Maintenance MOBILITY Socket for OBD Onboard Emissions Diagnosis ▷ The warning light lights up: Emissions are deteriorating. Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible. General information ▷ The warning light flashes under certain cir‐ Devices connected to the OBD socket trigger cumstances: the alarm system when the vehicle is locked.
  • Page 355: Replacing Components

    Replacing components MOBILITY Replacing components Vehicle features and switch on the wiper without a wiper blade in‐ stalled. options This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ NOTICE cific and optional features offered with the series. Folded-away wipers can be jammed when the It also describes features and functions that are hood is opened.
  • Page 356 Replacing components MOBILITY Lights and bulbs If despite driving with the headlights switched on, increasing humidity forms, for instance water droplets in the light, have the headlights General information checked. Lights and bulbs make an essential contribution to driving safety. Vehicle battery All headlights and lights are made using LED or laser technology.
  • Page 357 Replacing components MOBILITY Power interruption sages displayed which relate to comfort features will disappear. After a power interruption, some equipment needs to be newly initialized or individual settings Charging the battery updated, for example: ▷ With Memory function: store the positions General information again.
  • Page 358 Replacing components MOBILITY Fuses Overview General information The fuses are located at different places in the vehicle. Safety information Warning The battery for the Mild-Hybrid technology is lo‐ Incorrect and repaired fuses can overload elec‐ cated under a cover in the engine compartment trical lines and components.
  • Page 359 Information on the fuse layout, as well as the po‐ sitions of any other fuse boxes, is available on the Internet: www.bmw.com/fusecard. Additional fuse boxes Additional fuse boxes are located in the vehicle. In the case of a malfunction, contact a dealer's service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
  • Page 360: Breakdown Assistance

    General information In the event of a breakdown, data on the vehi‐ cle's condition is transmitted to the BMW Road‐ side Assistance. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A39689 - VI/21...
  • Page 361 Control Display. If the vehicle is equipped with Teleservices, sup‐ When BMW Accident Assistance is activated, port is offered through Teleservice Diagnosis. data on the vehicle's condition is sent to BMW. "APPS" Functional requirements "Installed apps"...
  • Page 362 Overview initiates further steps to help. Even if you are unable to respond, the BMW Response Center can take further steps to help you under certain circumstances. For this purpose, data that serves to deter‐...
  • Page 363 Breakdown Assistance MOBILITY The BMW Response Center ends the emer‐ gency call. NOTICE In the case of body contact between the two Malfunction vehicles, a short circuit can occur during jump- The function of the Emergency Request may be starting. There is a risk of damage to property, impaired.
  • Page 364 Breakdown Assistance MOBILITY Steptronic transmission: Attach one terminal clamp of the negative jumper cable to the negative battery terminal, transporting the vehicle or to the corresponding engine or body ground of assisting vehicle. General information Attach the second terminal clamp to the neg‐ The vehicle is not permitted to be towed.
  • Page 365 Breakdown Assistance MOBILITY Tow truck Tow bar The tow fittings used should be on the same side on both vehicles. Should it prove impossible to avoid mounting the tow bar at an inclination, please follow the follow‐ ing: ▷ Free movement is limited going around cor‐ ners.
  • Page 366 Breakdown Assistance MOBILITY Screw thread for tow fitting The tow fitting can be screwed in at the front or rear of the vehicle. The tow fitting is found in the onboard vehicle tool kit. Observe the following notes when using the tow fitting: ▷...
  • Page 367: Vehicle Care

    Vehicle Care MOBILITY Vehicle Care Vehicle features and Distances and temperature ▷ Maximum temperature: 140 ℉/60 ℃. options ▷ Minimum distance from sensors, cameras, seals: 12 inches/30 cm. This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ cific and optional features offered with the series. Automatic washing systems or It also describes features and functions that are car washes...
  • Page 368 Vehicle care products state off in car washes. General information General information BMW recommends using vehicle care and In a car wash, the vehicle must be able to roll cleaning products from BMW. Suitable vehicle freely. care products are available from a dealer’s serv‐...
  • Page 369 Vehicle Care MOBILITY Matte paintwork remove spots on the convertible top, use only suitable cleaning agents, for instance special Only use cleaning and care products suitable for convertible top cleaning agent. vehicles with matte paintwork. Caring for the convertible top Cleaning the convertible top To remove heavy contamination, especially for General information...
  • Page 370 Vehicle Care MOBILITY Upholstery material care Rubber components Environmental influences can cause surface con‐ General information tamination of rubber parts and a loss of gloss. Use only water and suitable cleaning agents for Vacuum the upholstery regularly with a vacuum cleaning.
  • Page 371 Vehicle Care MOBILITY Safety belts Displays, screens, and protective glass of the Head-up Display Warning NOTICE Chemical cleansers can destroy the safety belt webbing. Missing protective effect of the safety Chemical cleaning agents, moisture or fluids of belts. There is a risk of injury or danger to life. any kind can damage the surface of displays Use only a mild soapy solution for cleaning the and screens.
  • Page 372: Reference

    The dimensions can vary depending on the The height of the vehicle can also differ, e.g. due model version, equipment version or country- to tires and vehicle load. specific measurement procedure. BMW 4 Series Convertible Width with mirrors in/mm 81.9/2,081 Width without mirrors in/mm 72.9/1,852...
  • Page 373 4,938/2,240 Payload lbs/kg 772/350 Approved front axle weight lbs/kg 2,359/1,070 Approved rear axle weight lbs/kg 2,712/1,230 M440i xDrive powered by BMW M Approved gross vehicle weight lbs/kg 5,192/2,355 Payload lbs/kg 858/389 Approved front axle weight lbs/kg 2,513/1,140 Approved rear axle weight...
  • Page 374 Technical data REFERENCE Filling capacities BMW 4 Series Convertible Fuel tank, approx. US gal/liters 15.6/59.0 Observe further information on fuel quality, refer to page 346. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A39689 - VI/21...
  • Page 375: Appendix

    Owner's Manual after the editorial deadline for the Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle had closed: ▷ Opening and closing: BMW Digital Key: gen‐ eral. Antenna and Amplifier This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 376: Everything From A To Z

    Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Everything from A to Z Index Air collar air conditioning, climate Air distribution, manual 271, 3D View, see Surround View Air drying, see air conditioning 48V technology, see Mild Hybrid technol‐ Air flow, automatic climate control 271, Air outlets, see Ventilation Air pressure, tires Air quality...
  • Page 377 Audio, see Owner's Manual for Navigation, En‐ Entertainment, Communication tertainment and Communication BMW Accident Assistance AUTO H button, see Parking brake BMW Assist, see Owner's Manual for Navigation, Automatic activation, see Climate control Entertainment and Communication rules BMW Digital Key...
  • Page 378 Car wash, automatic Climate control rules Catalytic converter, see Hot exhaust gas sys‐ Closing with the Key Card Closing with the smartphone, see BMW Digital CBS Condition Based Service Cell phone, see Owner's Manual for Navigation, Coasting Entertainment and Communication Coasting with engine decoupled, see Coast‐...
  • Page 379 Control display, pop-ups Dashboard Controller Dashboard, see Instrument cluster Control systems, driving stability Dashcam, see BMW Drive Recorder Convenient closing, vehicle key Data memory Convenient opening, vehicle key Data protection, settings Convertible, convertible top Data, see Deleting personal data Convertible mode, automatic climate con‐...
  • Page 380 Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Digital Key, see BMW Digital Key Driving Assistant, see Intelligent Safety Dimensions Driving comfort Dimmable exterior mirrors Driving Dynamics Control Dimmable interior mirror Driving instructions, breaking in Direct dial buttons, see Programmable memory Driving mode, ECO PRO buttons Driving mode, see Driving Dynamics Con‐...
  • Page 381 Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Emergency service, see BMW Roadside Assis‐ External start, see Jump-starting tance Eyelet for towing Emergency stop assistant Eyes, see Lashing eyes in the cargo area Emergency unlocking, fuel filler flap Emergency unlocking, transmission lock...
  • Page 382 Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Front fog lights, replacing, see Lights and Headlights, care bulbs Headlights, replacing, see Lights and bulbs Front lights, replacing, see Lights and bulbs Head restraints and seats Front passenger airbags Head restraints, front Front passenger airbags, automatic deactiva‐ Head-up Display tion Head-up Display, care...
  • Page 383 Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Individual settings, see Driver profiles Key, see Vehicle key Inductive charging, smartphone, see Wireless Kickdown, Steptronic transmission charging tray Knee airbag Inflation pressure, tires Inflation pressure warning TPM, tires Information Initialization, Flat Tire Monitor FTM Label on recommended tires Input, iDrive Lane change assistant...
  • Page 384 Mobile devices, managing Lug bolt lock Mobile phone, connecting Lumbar support Mobile phone, see Owner's Manual for Naviga‐ tion, Entertainment and Communication Mobile Service, see BMW Accident Assis‐ tance Mobile Service, see BMW Roadside Assis‐ Maintenance tance Maintenance recommendations Mobility System, see Tire repair set...
  • Page 385 Pathway lines, rearview camera tion Payload, technical data Opening with the Key Card PDC Park Distance Control Opening with the smartphone, see BMW Digital Pedestrian Warning with braking function Performance Control Operating concept, iDrive Personal Assistant Operating condition of the vehicle...
  • Page 386 Run-flat tire Refueling Remote 3D View Remote control for audio, see Owner's Hand‐ book for Navigation, Entertainment, Communi‐ Safe braking cation Safe Share function, see BMW Digital Key Remote control, see Vehicle key Online Edition for Part no. 01405A39689 - VI/21...
  • Page 387 Smartphone, connecting Sensors of the vehicle Smartphone Integration, Android Auto prepara‐ Service and warranty tion Service Center, see BMW Accident Assis‐ Smartphone Integration, Apple CarPlay prepara‐ tance tion Service Center, see BMW Roadside Assis‐ Smartphone, see Owner's Manual for Navigation,...
  • Page 388 Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Speed Limit Assistant Stopping the engine, see Drive-ready state Speed Limit Device, Speed Limiter Storage compartment, center console Speed limit display, see Speed Limit Info Storage compartments Speed Limit Info Storage compartments, locations Speed warning Storage, tires Sport chassis/suspension, see Adaptive M chas‐...
  • Page 389 Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Temperature display, see outside tempera‐ TRACTION, driving dynamics ture Traffic bulletins, see Owner's Handbook for Navi‐ Temperature, engine oil gation, Entertainment, Communication Theft alarm system, see Alarm system Traffic Jam Assistant, see Assisted Driving Through-loading system Plus Tilt alarm sensor...
  • Page 390 Windshield, defrosting 271, Voice command response Windshield washer fluid, see Washer fluid Voice control Windshield wiper, see Wiper system Voice control, see BMW Intelligent Personal As‐ Winter storage, see Long-term vehicle stor‐ sistant Online Edition for Part no. 01405A39689 - VI/21...
  • Page 391 Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Winter tires Winter tires, tread Wiper blades, replacing Wiper fluid, see Washer fluid Wiper, fold-away position Wiper, see Washer/wiper system Wiper system Wireless charging, smartphone, see Wireless charging tray Wireless charging tray for smartphones WLAN connection Wood parts, care Wordmatch principle, see Entry comparison...
  • Page 392 *BL5A39689006* 01405A39689 ue Online Edition for Part no. 01405A39689 - VI/21...
  • Page 395 California Proposition 65 Warning For vehicles sold in California: Online Edition for Part no. 01405A39689 - VI/21...
  • Page 396 The Ultimate Driving Machine® BMW DRIVER'S GUIDE APP. Your customized information about the vehicle in an app. Optimized for smartphones & tablets. Can be used offline. *BL5A39689006* 01405A39689 ue Online Edition for Part no. 01405A39689 - VI/21...

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