Page 1 Content OWNER'S HANDBOOK. BMW iX. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A7AFB2 - II/23 OwnersManuals2.com...
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Page 3 BMW's technical features. It also contains information to help keep your BMW operating safely on the road and maintain its full resale value. When the vehicle leaves the factory, the printed Owner's Handbook is the most up-to-date version.
Page 4: Table Of Contents
CONTROLS Vehicle cockpit ....................Sensors in the vehicle ..................Vehicle operating condition ................BMW iDrive ......................BMW Remote Software Upgrade ..............Personal settings ....................Opening and closing ..................Seats, mirrors and steering wheel ..............Carrying children safely ................... Driving .........................
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Page 6: Notes Notes
NOTES Notes Notes About this Owner's Media overview Handbook General Orientation Content from the Owner's Handbook can be accessed through various media. The Owner's The quickest way to find information on a par- Handbook is available in the following media: ticular topic or feature is to consult the alpha- ▷...
Page 7 The list of steps must be Internet carried out in the specified sequence. Vehicle information and general information on First action. BMW – on technology, for example – are avail- Second action. able on the Internet: www.bmw.com. Lists BMW Driver's Guide App...
Page 8 NOTES Notes ▷ First option. Before starting a journey, check whether a piece of equipment or a function that is de- ▷ Second option. scribed is available in the vehicle. Information about whether a function is currently available Icon on components and in the vehicle or whether and when the func- assemblies tion can be installed in the vehicle can be ob-...
Page 9 Owner's Handbook for the Note: in addition to the warranty required by vehicle. law, the selling Authorised BMW Retailers or the selling BMW AG subsidiaries in Germany grant additional benefits with the purchase of new BMW vehicles within the framework of Online Edition for Part no.
Page 10 Vehicle data and data ried out by an authorised Service Partner, e.g. a dealership or a BMW service partner. If you protection choose to use a different specialist workshop, BMW recommends using one that performs...
Page 11 ▷ To fulfill contractual obligations regarding the provision of digital vehicle services, for Credit rating example BMW ConnectedDrive. ▷ Information about transactions. ▷ Information about fraud or criminal offen- ces. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A7AFB2 - II/23...
Page 12 NOTES Notes Interests ▷ When the customer makes direct contact with the manufacturer of the vehicle, for ex- Information provided by the customer regard- ample via the web page. ing areas of interest, for example product pref- erences, hobbies, and other personal preferen- ▷...
Page 13 Ambient conditions, for example tempera- ence. The personal settings for these functions ture, rain sensor signals. can be saved in a BMW ID or in a driver profile within the vehicle and retrieved as required, The data is processed within the vehicle and for example if the settings have been changed is usually transient.
Page 14 NOTES Notes ▷ Multimedia data, such as music or photos, best possible service is provided. Within the for playback in an integrated multimedia scope of legal requirements, this documenta- system. tion may be made available to authorised third parties, for example specialist workshops. ▷...
Page 15 If the vehicle has a wireless network connec- processes. tion, data can be exchanged between the vehi- cle and other systems, for example with BMW Legal requirements regarding data ConnectedDrive. disclosure Services from the vehicle manufacturer...
Page 16 CarData at any time. The archive provides in- formation on the data that has been transmit- Services from other providers ted and saved in the context of BMW Connect- edDrive. BMW CarData can only be accessed When using online services from other provid-...
Page 17 Notes NOTES ▷ Emergency call, see page 392. ▷ Control information, which tells rescue serv- ices whether the emergency call was trig- ▷ Malfunction, see page 393. gered automatically or manually, for exam- ple. Information on data processing ▷ A time stamp for determining the time of The eCall statutory emergency call system the accident in order to optimise the de- processes personal data in accordance with...
Page 18 NOTES Notes Rights of individuals affected by data Legal basis processing The intelligent emergency call system pro- cesses personal data in accordance with the The individual affected by data processing, for following regulations: example the registered keeper, has the right to access the data and can request that their ▷...
Page 19 Notes NOTES Improving quality pointed by the vehicle manufacturer and, where applicable, to the public rescue coordi- The vehicle manufacturer also uses the data nation centre: sent as part of an emergency call to improve ▷ Accident data, for example the direction of product and service quality.
Page 20 NOTES Notes Safety information The legal emergency call system is always on standby in addition to the intelligent emer- gency call system. The legal emergency call WARNING system takes over the emergency call function if the intelligent emergency call system is not If the bonnet is not correctly locked, it can come open during the journey and impair vis- operational for technical reasons, for example...
Page 21 Notes NOTES To unlock the bonnet There are two holes in each of the bonnet hinges. Open the bonnet until the holes of Remove the wire loop from the opening in the inner and outer hinge parts are aligned. the instrument panel. Lock the hinges on both sides of the vehi- cle using suitable tools.
Page 22 NOTES Notes Type plate on right-hand side iDrive It is also possible to display the vehicle identifi- cation number via iDrive. Apps menu "All apps" "Mobile devices" "Settings" "Vehicle ID (VIN):" The vehicle identification number is on the type plate on the right-hand side of vehicle. Type plate on left-hand side The vehicle identification number is on the type plate on the left-hand side of vehicle.
Page 23: Safety Of The High-Voltage System
Service Partner or An unusually high temperature in the high- another qualified Service Partner or a specialist voltage battery is indicated. workshop that operates to BMW specifications with suitably trained personnel. Safety information Safety information...
Page 24 NOTES Safety of the high-voltage system Actions in the event of a message While driving Stop immediately. Park the vehicle safely. Exit the vehicle. Establish and keep a sufficient distance to the vehicle. Alert emergency personnel. During and shortly after charging If necessary, exit the vehicle.
Page 25 Safety of the high-voltage system NOTES Online Edition for Part no. 01405A7AFB2 - II/23 OwnersManuals2.com...
Page 26: Quick Reference
QUICK REFERENCE Getting in Getting in Opening and closing The vehicle is operational after one of the front doors is opened. Vehicle key Locking with the vehicle key Close the driver's door. Press the button on the vehicle key. All vehicle access points are locked. Central locking buttons Overview Buttons on the vehicle key.
Page 27 Getting in QUICK REFERENCE Displays, operating To open the door elements Press the key. Around the steering wheel The door is unlocked and opened slightly. Press door outwards. Access to the luggage compartment Opening the luggage compartment Light switch 2 Turn indicator, high-beam headlight 3 Instrument cluster 4 Windscreen wipers ▷...
Page 28 ▷ ›Cancel‹ Principle ▷ Slide the Controller to the right or left. BMW iDrive is the vehicle’s display and oper- ▷ Press the Controller. ating concept and includes a wide range of functions. Buttons on the Controller Button Function To go to the main menu.
Page 29: Adjustment And Operation
Adjustment and operation QUICK REFERENCE Adjustment and operation Seats, mirrors and steering Icon Meaning wheel Select left exterior mirror. To adjust the seat Select right exterior mirror. Adjusting the steering wheel position Seat settings menu 2 Backrest angle 3 Height/longitudinal direction 4 Seat angle Press the switch to adjust the steering wheel Adjusting the exterior mirrors...
Page 30 QUICK REFERENCE Adjustment and operation Overview Select the desired entry. "Start route guidance" Entertainment Depending on the national-market version and equipment, the following buttons are installed in the centre console. Button Function Turning the knurled wheel: ad- justs the volume. The memory buttons are on the front doors.
Page 31 Adjustment and operation QUICK REFERENCE in the display of the mobile phone and con- firm that they match. If necessary, select the connection mode: "Use Bluetooth" The device is connected and displayed in the device list. Accepting a call Depending on the equipment, incoming calls can be accepted in different ways.
Page 32: On The Move
QUICK REFERENCE On the move On the move Driving Drive-ready state in detail Operating requirements Drive-ready state Driving is possible if the following conditions are met: General ▷ The high-voltage battery is sufficiently An active drive-ready state is the same as the charged.
Page 33 On the move QUICK REFERENCE Light and vision In selector lever position B, the vehicle will de- celerate more than in selector lever position D when coasting. Turn indicator, high-beam headlight, headlight flasher Engaging selector lever position P Turn indicators Press the key.
Page 34 QUICK REFERENCE On the move Lights and lighting Wiper system Buttons in the vehicle Switching on the wiper system Icon Function Exterior lights menu. Automatic driving lights control. Low-beam headlight. Exterior lights off. Rear fog light. Press the lever upwards to the desired posi- tion.
Page 35 On the move QUICK REFERENCE Activating/deactivating the rain sensor Rear wiper Switching on rear wiper To activate: press the lever upwards once from position 0, arrow 1. Turn the outer switch upwards. To deactivate: press the lever back to position ▷...
Page 36 QUICK REFERENCE On the move Buttons, integrated automatic Icon Function heating/air conditioning system Air conditioning function. Maximum cooling. Air recirculation function. Automatic air recirculation con- trol. Icon Function Defrost function. Fresh air. Rear window heating. Amount of air. Air distribution. Buttons, automatic rear air- conditioning system SYNC programme.
Page 37 On the move QUICK REFERENCE Wheels and tyres Icon Function Amount of air. Tyre inflation pressure information Air distribution. Seat and panel heating. Pit stop The tyre inflation pressure information can be found on the tyre pressure label on the body Charging the vehicle pillar of the driver's door.
Page 38 On the move How to get assistance Hazard warning lights Hazard warning lights button ConnectedDrive BMW Assistance Contact BMW Assistance for information and support on all aspects of your vehicle. Apps menu "All apps" "BMW Assistance" Select the desired service.
Page 39 On the move QUICK REFERENCE Online Edition for Part no. 01405A7AFB2 - II/23 OwnersManuals2.com...
Page 40: Vehicle Cockpit
CONTROLS Vehicle cockpit Vehicle cockpit Vehicle equipment if they are not included in the vehicle in ques- tion. For further information: This chapter describes equipment, systems and functions which are offered or may be of- Vehicle equipment, see page 8. fered in future on a model-specific basis, even Around the steering wheel Safety switch...
Page 41 Navigation, Entertainment, High-beam Assistant Communication Automatic lights Audio, see Owner's Handbook for Low-beam headlight Navigation, Entertainment, Com- munication Adaptive lighting functions Voice control, BMW Intelligent Rear fog light Personal Assistant Online Edition for Part no. 01405A7AFB2 - II/23 OwnersManuals2.com...
Page 42 CONTROLS Vehicle cockpit Emergency release for door Opening and closing luggage compartment Around the centre console Control display Adjusting the volume Hazard warning lights Station/track forward Climate control Defrost function Station/track back Rear window heating My Modes 3 Ventilation 4 Button for glove compartment 5 Controller with buttons 6 Operating elements for entertainment sys- tem, see Owner's Handbook for Navigation,...
Page 43 Vehicle cockpit CONTROLS Parking assistance systems 10 Selector lever Switching drive-ready state on/off Drive settings menu Two-axle ride level control 287. Automatic Hold Parking brake Around the headliner Emergency call, SOS Glass sunroof 2 Camera Reading lights Gesture control Interior camera Online Edition for Part no.
Page 44 CONTROLS Vehicle cockpit Interior lights Interior lighting menu Depending on the national-mar- ket version: Front passenger airbag indicator light Online Edition for Part no. 01405A7AFB2 - II/23 OwnersManuals2.com...
Page 45: Sensors In The Vehicle
Sensors in the vehicle CONTROLS Sensors in the vehicle Vehicle equipment Cameras This chapter describes equipment, systems Front camera and functions which are offered or may be of- fered in future on a model-specific basis, even if they are not included in the vehicle in ques- tion.
Page 46 CONTROLS Sensors in the vehicle Exterior mirror cameras ▷ When the camera field of view is covered, for example by a fogged up windscreen or stickers. ▷ If the camera lens is dirty or damaged. ▷ With the exterior mirrors folded in. ▷...
Page 47 Sensors in the vehicle CONTROLS Front radar sensor Functional requirement of the radar sensors The areas of the radar sensors are clean and clear. For further information: ▷ Washing the vehicle, see page 399. ▷ Vehicle care, see page 401. System limits of the radar sensors The function of the radar sensors can be re- The front radar sensor is located in the radiator...
Page 48 CONTROLS Sensors in the vehicle Ultrasonic sensors Functional requirement of the ultrasonic sensors Ultrasonic sensors, front The areas of the ultrasonic sensors are clean and clear. For further information: ▷ Washing the vehicle, see page 399. ▷ Vehicle care, see page 401. System limits of the ultrasonic sensors The physical limits of ultrasound measurement...
Page 49 Sensors in the vehicle CONTROLS ▷ For objects with fine surfaces or structures, e.g. wire mesh fences. ▷ Objects with porous surfaces. ▷ Small and low objects such as boxes. ▷ Low objects already displayed, for exam- ple, kerbs, can be outside of the detection ranges of the sensors.
Page 50: Vehicle Operating Condition
CONTROLS Vehicle operating condition Vehicle operating condition Vehicle equipment Observe the following to ensure that the vehi- cle is secured against rolling away: ▷ Apply the parking brake. This chapter describes equipment, systems and functions which are offered or may be of- ▷...
Page 51 Vehicle operating condition CONTROLS Manually establishing standby state In some situations, for example during a tele- phone call or when the low-beam headlight is switched on, the vehicle will not switch auto- General matically to rest state. The standby state can be switched on again after the rest state has been automatically es- Establishing rest state on opening tablished.
Page 52 CONTROLS Vehicle operating condition If the drive-ready state is turned on, the vehicle ▷ Opening and closing doors or windows. ready to drive and READY is displayed in the ▷ Engaging selector lever position N. instrument cluster. ▷ Operating vehicle equipment. All systems are operational.
Page 53 Vehicle operating condition CONTROLS Drive-ready state is automatically switched off if the driver's door is opened whilst the driver's seat belt is unfastened. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A7AFB2 - II/23 OwnersManuals2.com...
Page 54: Bmw Idrive
Display and operating still. concept Main menu Principle General BMW iDrive is the vehicle’s display and oper- ating concept and includes a wide range of The main menu is divided into different areas: functions. Overview General Depending on the equipment, the functions can be operated as follows: ▷...
Page 55 BMW iDrive CONTROLS is stored. If necessary, change the filter to see as buttons and allow jumping to the relevant the apps you want. menu. ▷ "All apps": all apps and functions are dis- Status information played. ▷ "Infotainment apps": only infotainment General apps are displayed.
Page 56 Selecting the menu item enables or disables the function. Sound output deactivated. Icon Meaning Activation word active. Function is activated. BMW ID or driver profile. Function is deactivated. Route guidance active. Call up quicklist. Activating/deactivating audio confirmation Wireless charging active.
Page 57 Button Function "Add to shortcuts" Call up the Driving settings menu. Shortcuts can only be created with an active BMW ID or a driver profile. Call up the Exterior lighting menu. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A7AFB2 - II/23 OwnersManuals2.com...
Page 58 There is a danger of injury or material dam- The BMW Curved Display is the one-piece dis- age. Do not place objects in front of the con- play in the vehicle that is curved towards the trol display.
Page 59 BMW iDrive CONTROLS Switching the control display on/off Overview manually Swipe from top to bottom on the control display. "Screen off" Tap the control display to turn it on again. Adjusting the brightness Apps menu "Vehicle apps" Controller "Displays" Buttons on the Controller "Control display"...
Page 60 CONTROLS BMW iDrive Selecting menu items Turn the Controller until the desired menu item is highlighted. Press the Controller. Selecting widgets In the main menu, slide the Controller to the right. ▷ Press to select a menu item, for example.
Page 61 BMW iDrive CONTROLS Using alphabetical lists Entering special characters For alphabetical lists with more than 30 en- Function Operation tries, the letters for which entries exist can be displayed in a letter field. Delete a charac- Swipe to the left on the ter.
Page 62 CONTROLS BMW iDrive It is possible to tap on menu items and widg- The menu consists of various areas, such as: ets. Touch the control display with your fingers. ▷ "General help": call up the Integrated Own- Do not use any objects.
Page 63 Assistant ▷ Receive suggestions, see page 66. Principle Activating voice input The BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant is a personal assistant that enables natural voice General control of various vehicle functions. The Per- Voice input can be activated in various ways:...
Page 64 In addition to the preset activation word, a personal activation word can be set up with ▷ Press the button on the steering an active BMW ID or a driver profile. The per- wheel again. sonal activation word can also be changed or ▷...
Page 65 "Vehicle apps" "Example commands" "System settings" Sample commands for the current context are "Language" displayed in the widget of the BMW Intelligent Select the desired setting. Personal Assistant. For further information: Setting the response length Adapting widgets, see page 61.
Page 66 "Vehicle apps" available depending on the national-market version. Online speech processing is not avail- "System settings" able in all languages. "Voice control" Apps menu "Personal Assistant (BMW)" "Vehicle apps" "Speaking during voice output" "System settings" Suggestions "Voice control" "Personal Assistant (BMW)"...
Page 67 ▷ Noises from the front passenger or other Amazon Alexa Car Integration is activated in passengers can impair the system. Avoid the vehicle and, if applicable, in the My BMW background noise in the vehicle while you App. are speaking.
Page 68 Search. Apps menu BMW gesture control "Vehicle apps" "System settings" Principle "Gesture control" "Gesture control" BMW gesture control enables some iDrive functions to be operated simply by moving Settings your hands. Apps menu Overview "Vehicle apps" "System settings" "Gesture control"...
Page 69 BMW iDrive CONTROLS Gesture Operation Function Move extended index finger slowly in a To increase the volume. clockwise circle. Gesture is detected after approximately one circular movement. Move the extended index finger slowly To reduce the volume. counter-clockwise in a circle.
Page 70 Control display on/off. Connecting mobile devices Gesture shortcuts can only be created with an to the vehicle active BMW ID or a driver profile. Setting a gesture shortcut Principle The desired function can be selected directly in The vehicle offers various types of connections any menu and set as a shortcut.
Page 71 BMW iDrive CONTROLS Overview do so. Stop if necessary and operate the sys- tems or devices with the vehicle at a stand- The following list shows possible functions still. and the appropriate connection types for them. The range of functions depends on the vehicle equipment and the mobile device.
Page 72: Bmw Remote Software Upgrade
Operating requirements General The standby state must be turned on to search for a Remote Software Upgrade. BMW recommends carrying out the Remote Software Upgrade as soon as it becomes Automatic search available. The vehicle regularly searches for updates in the background.
Page 73 Follow the instructions on the control dis- with limited mobile network availability. play. Download the upgrade in the BMW app to Display in the ConnectedDrive customer portal the smartphone. on the Internet: Follow the instructions in the BMW app.
Page 74 CONTROLS BMW Remote Software Upgrade ▷ The vehicle cannot be used during installa- ▷ Switch off the exterior lights. tion. ▷ Remove the devices connected to the ▷ You may leave the vehicle during installa- socket for on-board diagnosis. tion.
Page 75 Malfunction In the event of a malfunction, follow the in- structions on the control display or in the BMW app. If the malfunction cannot be rectified, contact an authorised Service Partner or another quali- fied Service Partner or a specialist workshop.
Page 76: Personal Settings
▷ Navigation, for example saved destina- Principle tions. The vehicle offers various services which re- ▷ Phone book. quire data to be transferred to BMW or a serv- ▷ Online data, for example favourites, cook- ice provider. ies. General ▷...
Page 77 Personal settings CONTROLS Resetting vehicle data Many of the settings that are stored for a BMW ID in the vehicle can be synchronised with the BMW Cloud. This makes these settings avail- All individual settings can be reset to the...
Page 78 CONTROLS Personal settings 4. ▷ add a new BMW ID or create a new driver Scan the QR code shown in the display. profile. The BMW ID is copied from the BMW app. ▷ A BMW ID or a driver profile has not been assigned to the vehicle key or the digital ▷...
Page 79 Personal settings CONTROLS Creating a driver profile The PIN can be used to activate the BMW ID or the driver profile, even if the assigned Tap the icon or personal picture in the vehicle key or the assigned digital key is not status bar.
Page 80 "Change BMW ID" file of the last key detected is activated. ▷ "Change driver profile" If no BMW ID and no driver profile are as- Select the BMW ID or driver profile. signed to this key, the guest profile is acti- vated.
Page 81 Personal settings CONTROLS The guest profile is selected in the welcome be made in the settings of the BMW ID or the window or via iDrive: driver profile. The BMW Digital Key provides the option to Tap the icon or personal picture in the transfer a digital key to permit other persons status bar.
Page 82 When the vehicle was unlocked from the BMW app. The use of personal settings that are stored for a BMW ID in other vehicles is subject to technical limitations. For example, there may be stored settings for a system that is not available in other vehicles, or only in an incom- patible version.
Page 83: Opening And Closing
Unlock. market version, various settings are possible for the button functions. Lock. A BMW ID or a driver profile with personal set- tings can be assigned to a vehicle key. Show charging display, see page 164. To provide information on maintenance re-...
Page 84 Service Partner or an- other qualified Service Partner or a specialist workshop. If a BMW ID or driver profile has been assigned to the lost vehicle key, the connection to this vehicle key must be deleted. A new vehicle key can then be assigned to the BMW ID or driver profile.
Page 85 Opening and closing CONTROLS Removing the integrated key Insert the battery housing into the vehicle key. Press and hold the button, arrow 1, and push the cover, arrow 2, forward and re- move it from the side. Insert the cover into the vehicle key. Dispose of old batteries with an author- Slide out the integrated key at the open ised Service Partner, another qualified...
Page 86 CONTROLS Opening and closing Locking via the side door lock Unlock the door lock with the integrated key. Side door lock in the driver's door. Remove the integrated key from the door Slightly open the driver's door. lock. Lock the side door lock with the integrated Press the cover cap in to close it.
Page 87 Opening and closing CONTROLS Emergency detection of the vehicle ▷ Disruption of the radio link by mobile phones or other electronic devices in the immediate vicinity of the vehicle key. Do not transport the vehicle key together with electronic devices. ▷...
Page 88 The following functions are also carried out: Start/Stop button. ▷ If a BMW ID or driver profile was assigned For further information: to the vehicle key, this BMW ID or driver For settings, see page 102.
Page 89 Unlocking the vehicle For further information: BMW Digital Key, see page 97. Press the button on the vehicle key. Operating requirements If only the driver's door and the charging ▷...
Page 90 ▷ The charging socket flap remains unlocked. For further information: Malfunction BMW Digital Key, see page 97. Wet or snowy conditions may disrupt the lock- ing request detection on the outside door han- Actions during unlocking dles. If the settings specify that only the driver's...
Page 91 Opening and closing CONTROLS For settings, see page 102. BMW Digital Key, see page 97. With the Key Card Locking/unlocking the vehicle Principle The Key Card is a chip card on which a digital key is installed. The key card can be used to unlock and lock the vehicle.
Page 92 CONTROLS Opening and closing Access to the luggage ▷ Unlocking the luggage compartment with the vehicle key also unlocks the doors. compartment ▷ The vehicle must be unlocked before un- locking the luggage compartment with the General vehicle key. The luggage compartment will be opened to Operating requirements the configured opening height.
Page 93 Closing the luggage compartment without the For further information: button: BMW Digital Key, see page 97. Pull the tailgate down slightly. The tailgate is closed automatically. Functional prerequisites ▷ Carry the vehicle key with you, for example, In the interior in your trouser pocket.
Page 94 For further information: ▷ By pressing the button on the outside of the luggage compartment. Pressing it again BMW Digital Key, see page 97. opens the luggage compartment again. Safety information ▷ By pressing the button on the inside of the luggage compartment.
Page 95 Opening and closing CONTROLS Operating requirements Closing the luggage compartment ▷ To enable the touchless opening of the lug- Perform the foot movement for opening the gage compartment, the trailer socket must luggage compartment. not be occupied. The hazard warning lights flash and an acous- ▷...
Page 96 Opening and closing Activating/deactivating the Key Card in the vehicle General If BMW Digital Key is enabled for the vehicle, a digital key can be used instead of the vehicle key. A deactivated Key Card will remain in the list of registered digital keys.
Page 97 CONTROLS For further information: by the smartphone manufacturer. It is possi- ble to check in the My BMW App whether the Access to the vehicle interior, see page 87. smartphone and the vehicle are compatible and which functions are supported.
Page 98 Resetting the function displayed for your attention on the smartphone or control display. To reset BMW Digital Key function, there must be an authorised vehicle key in the vehicle. Deleting digital keys All digital keys, including the main key, are de-...
Page 99 Press the Start/Stop button to turn on the The main digital key must be enabled again in drive-ready state. order to be able to use BMW Digital Key again. In the interior Apps menu With Comfort Access, it is sufficient, depending "Vehicle apps"...
Page 100 CONTROLS Opening and closing Malfunction Locking the vehicle It may be difficult for the vehicle to detect the Press the button with the front doors digital key in some circumstances, including closed. the following: Locking does not activate the vehicle's anti- ▷...
Page 101 ▷ Changes to the vehicle settings via iDrive are not possible. Principle ▷ Settings stored in a BMW ID or a guest pro- file cannot be changed. The soft-close function reduces the effort and ▷ Personal data cannot be displayed.
Page 102 "Activate valet parking mode" Touchless unlocking/locking Deactivating valet parking mode Apps menu Select the desired BMW ID on the lock "Vehicle apps" screen. "Doors and windows" 2. ▷ Enter the assigned PIN for the BMW ID.
Page 103 Opening and closing CONTROLS ▷ "Flash when unlocking" Operation of the luggage compartment with the vehicle key is disabled. Unlocking is confirmed by two flashes. ▷ "Flash when locking" Adjusting the opening height Locking is confirmed by flashing once. It is possible to specify how far the tailgate ▷...
Page 104 If the vehicle is locked remotely from a dis- tance with the My BMW App, the alarm system ▷ The indicator light flashes even though all is not switched on.
Page 105 If a window is often opened in the same lo- cation, this task can be carried out by the General BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant. Useful, for The tilt alarm sensor and the interior move- example, if the same multi-storey car park is ment detector may trigger an alarm even frequently used.
Page 106 Depending on the national-market version, the windows can also be closed at the outside door handle with compatible smartphones with digital key. For further information: BMW Digital Key, see page 97. Window lifters Functional prerequisites ▷ Carry the vehicle key with you, for example, Operating requirements in your trouser pocket.
Page 107 Opening and closing CONTROLS Closing with no anti-trap mechanism The window is opened automatically. Pressing the switch again stops the move- If an external hazard or ice prevents normal ment. closure, proceed as follows: Close windows Pull the switch past the resistance ▷...
Page 108 CONTROLS Opening and closing Overview Overview Button in the vehicle Safety switch Glass sunroof Turning the safety functions on/off Press the key. Operating requirements The LED is illuminated when the safety The glass sunroof can be operated under the function is switched on. following conditions.
Page 109: Seats, Mirrors And Steering Wheel
Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Seats, mirrors and steering wheel Vehicle equipment WARNING If the backrest is angled too far back, the pro- This chapter describes equipment, systems tective effect of the seat belt will no longer and functions which are offered or may be of- be guaranteed.
Page 110 The seat setting for the driver's seat is stored Adjusting the height in the active BMW ID or in the active driver profile. If the BMW ID or the driver profile is reactivated at a later time, the stored position is loaded automatically.
Page 111 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Adjusting the lumbar support Turning the seat massage on/off Apps menu Apps menu "Vehicle apps" "Vehicle apps" "Seat comfort" "Seat comfort" Select the desired seat. Select the desired seat. Select the desired function. "Massage" Select the desired setting: "Seat massage"...
Page 112 CONTROLS Seats, mirrors and steering wheel If the message is not hidden after repeated The two outer seat belt buckles on the rear calibration, have the system checked by an au- seats are intended for those sitting on the left thorised Service Partner or another qualified and right.
Page 113 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Seat belts should be adjusted as firmly as ▷ If the seat belts or seat belt buckles are possible, consistent with comfort, to provide damaged, dirty or have been modified in the protection for which they have been de- another way.
Page 114 CONTROLS Seats, mirrors and steering wheel Display in the instrument cluster ▷ The length of the diagonal shoulder strap adjusts itself automatically to allow free- The indicator light in the instrument cluster illu- dom of movement. minates after turning on the drive-ready state ▷...
Page 115 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS ▷ Before a journey, re-install any removed head restraints on all occupied seats. WARNING ▷ Adjust the head restraint so that its cen- Objects on the head restraint impair the pro- tre supports the back of the head at eye tective effect of the head restraint in the head level where possible.
Page 116 Folding down the head restraint General The exterior mirror adjustment is stored in the active BMW ID or in the active driver profile. If the BMW ID or the driver profile is reactivated at a later time, the stored position is loaded automatically.
Page 117 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Folding the exterior mirrors in and out is help- Icon Meaning ful in the following situations: Select left exterior mirror, automatic ▷ In car washes. parking function. ▷ In narrow streets. Mirrors which are folded in automatically fold Select right exterior mirror.
Page 118 General The steering wheel adjustment is stored in the The interior mirror is dimmed automatically. active BMW ID or in the active driver profile. If The function is controlled by photocells: the BMW ID or the driver profile is reactivated at a later time, the stored position is called up ▷...
Page 119 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Safety information Go to Settings Press the desired Memory button 1 or 2. The saved position is retrieved. WARNING The operation is halted when a seat set- Using the memory function while driving may ting switch or one of the memory buttons is cause the seat or steering wheel to move pressed again.
Page 120: Carrying Children Safely
CONTROLS Carrying children safely Carrying children safely Vehicle equipment WARNING Child restraint systems and their parts can This chapter describes equipment, systems get very hot when exposed to direct sun- and functions which are offered or may be of- light. Contact with hot parts can cause burns. fered in future on a model-specific basis, even There is a danger of injury.
Page 121 Carrying children safely CONTROLS Safety information than 150 cm, 5 ft must be secured in suitable child restraint systems. WARNING Not for Australia:Children on the If child restraint systems and their attach- front passenger seat ment systems have been damaged or sub- jected to stresses in an accident, their pro- General tective effect may be restricted or may fail...
Page 122 CONTROLS Carrying children safely It is not recommended to use rear- front passenger airbag is deactivated and the ward-facing child restraint systems on PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator light is the front passenger seat. illuminated. Extreme hazard Do not use rearward-facing child restraint systems on a seat protected by an airbag in front of it.
Page 123 Carrying children safely CONTROLS ISOFIX or i-Size child safety ISOFIX child restraint systems seat fasteners General ISOFIX is a legal regulation for child restraint General systems which is used for the approval of child restraint systems. Please comply with the operating and safety instructions provided by the, child restraint sys- ISOFIX child restraint systems can be attached tem manufacturer when selecting, attaching...
Page 124 CONTROLS Carrying children safely Safety information WARNING If the child restraint system lower anchors are not engaged correctly, the protective effect of the child restraint system will be restricted. There is a danger of injury or danger to life. Make sure the lower anchor points have en- gaged correctly and the child restraint system The fixtures for the lower anchors are located rests firmly against the backrest.
Page 125 Carrying children safely CONTROLS Child restraint systems with Attachment points for upper retaining strap upper restraint strap Icon Meaning General The corresponding icon shows When attaching child restraint systems to the the top tether eyelet. upper attachment points, observe the informa- tion, operating and safety instructions of the child restraint system manufacturer.
Page 126 CONTROLS Carrying children safely Attaching the upper retaining strap For detailed information about using child re- straint systems: to the attachment point Seats for child restraint systems, see Guide the upper retaining strap over the page 410. head restraint to the attachment point. Guide the retaining strap between the seat Seats and child restraint systems backrest and the luggage compartment...
Page 127 Carrying children safely CONTROLS Seat Airbag, front Mounting passenger 4, 6 – b) 5 – c) a) Move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go and adjust it to the highest position. Then adjust the angle of the backrest to achieve the best possible belt routing. b) When using child restraint systems on the rear seats, adjust the longitudinal direction of the front seat if necessary and, if possible and necessary, adjust or remove the head restraint of the rear seat.
Page 128 CONTROLS Carrying children safely Seat Airbag, front Mounting passenger 4, 6 – b) 5 – c) a) Move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go and adjust it to the highest position. Then adjust the angle of the backrest to achieve the best possible belt routing. b) When using child restraint systems on the rear seats, adjust the longitudinal direction of the front seat if necessary and, if possible and necessary, adjust or remove the head restraint of the rear seat.
Page 129 Carrying children safely CONTROLS Attachment points The anchoring hooks which belong to the up- per restraining strap of the child restraint sys- tem - AS 1754, can be applied immediately to Icon Meaning the relevant mount. The corresponding icon shows Please refer strictly to the installation instruc- the top tether eyelet.
Page 130 CONTROLS Carrying children safely Attaching the upper retaining strap The rear windows and doors are locked and cannot be operated in the rear. to the attachment point The respective door can now only be opened Outer seats: guide the upper retaining strap from the outside.
Page 131: Driving
For further information: Vehicle equipment, see page 8. BMW eDRIVE Principle BMW eDRIVE refers to the electric drive tech- nology. The vehicle is equipped with a high- voltage system that consists of two electric High-voltage cables, orange motors and a high-voltage battery among 2 High-voltage charging socket other things.
Page 132 CONTROLS Driving Energy recuperation: CHARGE Pre-conditioning, see page 299. When driving, the high-voltage battery is Journey planning and special functions charged by energy recuperation. of the navigation system The electric motors act as alternators and con- The navigation system offers special functions vert the kinetic energy of the vehicle into elec- which take the electric range into account trical energy.
Page 133 Pressing the Start/Stop button again switches drive-ready state off again and standby state BMW app is switched on. The BMW app provides mobility-based serv- Drive-ready state cannot be switched on when ices and applications. the charging cable is connected. For further information: Safety of the high-voltage system ▷...
Page 134 CONTROLS Driving Drive-ready state in detail ▷ The high-voltage battery is sufficiently charged. ▷ The driver's door is closed. Safety information ▷ Charging cable is disconnected. Driving WARNING An unsecured vehicle can start moving and Press the brake. roll away. There is a risk of accident. Before Switch on drive-ready state.
Page 135 Driving CONTROLS Engaging selector lever positions P Park Selector lever position once the vehicle is General parked. In selector lever position P, the drive- train is blocked and the parking brake is en- Apply the brake until ready to drive off, other- gaged.
Page 136 CONTROLS Driving Engaging selector lever position P Engaging selector lever position N NOTICE The selector lever position P is automatically engaged when standby state is switched off. The wheels are locked. There is a risk of material damage. Do not switch off standby state if the vehicle is to roll, e.g.
Page 137 Driving CONTROLS Press the selector lever to position N. WARNING A corresponding Check Control message is shown. During electric driving, pedestrians and other road users might not become aware of the Position N is displayed on the selector vehicle as they normally would due to the lever.
Page 138 CONTROLS Driving Deceleration and energy ▷ The vehicle is moving. recuperation ▷ Selector lever position B, D or R is en- gaged. Deceleration ▷ The accelerator pedal not depressed or only slightly depressed. The intensity of the deceleration depends on the selector lever position, energy recuperation Energy recuperation is shown in the instru- setting and the driving situation.
Page 139 Driving CONTROLS For driving in selector lever position D, the A message is also shown when drive-ready strength of energy recovery can be adjusted state is available again. via iDrive. While driving ▷ Depending on the equipment, adaptive en- ergy recovery: energy recovery and decel- If the high-voltage battery overheats during the eration are automatically adapted to the re- journey, the drive power is reduced in steps to...
Page 140 CONTROLS Driving Overview "Switch mode" Select drive mode: "SPORT". Button in the vehicle Press the brake firmly with the left foot. Depress the accelerator pedal all the way down and hold it. A destination flag is shown in the instru- ment cluster.
Page 141 Driving CONTROLS ▷ Dynamic Stability Control, see page 222. The set start mode is active when drive-ready state is switched on. ▷ Setting for increased driving dynamics, see page 223. Press the button. Efficient mode Select mode. Drive mode for setting with optimised power "Settings"...
Page 142 CONTROLS Driving The parking brake is applied and transmission lock is engaged. WARNING Unsupervised children or pets in the vehicle While driving can set the vehicle in motion and endanger themselves or other road users, for example The parking brake can be used as an emer- by the following actions: gency braking function while driving: ▷...
Page 143 Driving CONTROLS Release the parking brake After an open circuit To restore the operability of the parking brake Releasing the parking brake manually after a power failure, an initialisation may be required. Switch on drive-ready state. Switch on standby state. Press the button while pressing on the brake pedal.
Page 144 CONTROLS Driving Safety information Overview Button in the vehicle WARNING An unsecured vehicle can start moving and roll away. There is a risk of accident. Before leaving the vehicle, secure the vehicle against rolling away. Observe the following to ensure that the vehi- cle is secured against rolling away: ▷...
Page 145 Driving CONTROLS Automatic parking brake application Indicating The parking brake is applied automatically if drive-ready state is switched off or the vehicle is exited while Automatic Hold is holding the vehicle. The indicator light changes from green to red. The parking brake is not applied automatically if drive-ready state was switched off while the vehicle was rolling to a stop.
Page 146 CONTROLS Driving rial damage. Do not use the wipers when the glass is dry. NOTICE If the wipers are frozen to the windscreen, switching them on may cause the wiper blades to tear off and the wiper motor to overheat. There is a risk of material damage. ▷...
Page 147 Driving CONTROLS Switching off the wiper system and Activating the rain sensor flick wiping Press the lever upwards once from position 0, arrow 1. Press the lever downwards or forwards. Wiping is started. ▷ To switch off: press lever downwards, ar- row 1, until position 0 is reached.
Page 148 CONTROLS Driving Window washer system Rear wiper Safety information Switching on rear wiper WARNING At low temperatures, the washer fluid can freeze onto the windscreen and restrict visi- bility. There is a risk of accident. Only use the washer systems if there is no possibility of the washer fluid freezing.
Page 149 Driving CONTROLS Safety information Folding out the windscreen wipers Switch on standby state. Press the wiper lever down and hold until WARNING the windscreen wipers stop in an approxi- If the windscreen wipers start moving when mately vertical position. they are folded away from the windscreen, parts of the body may become trapped or the vehicle may be damaged.
Page 150: Displays
CONTROLS Displays Displays Vehicle equipment Service Partner or another qualified Service Partner or a specialist workshop. This chapter describes equipment, systems and functions which are offered or may be of- Overview fered in future on a model-specific basis, even if they are not included in the vehicle in ques- tion.
Page 151 Displays CONTROLS Select the menu by tilting the knurled wheel Outside temperature on the steering wheel as necessary. 8 Charging display Select the required setting using the Central display area knurled wheel on the steering wheel. 9 My Modes drive mode Settings 10 Speed Limit Info Speed Limit Assist...
Page 152 A menu bar is displayed in the instrument cluster. Select the desired setting. "HEAD-UP" Select the menu by tilting the knurled wheel BMW Head-up display on the steering wheel as necessary. Select the required setting using the Principle knurled wheel on the steering wheel.
Page 153 Displays CONTROLS Indicator and warning lights Visibility of the display The visibility of the information shown on the Head-up display can be affected by the Principle following: The indicator and warning lights in the instru- ▷ Seat position. ment cluster display the status of some func- ▷...
Page 154 CONTROLS Displays Brake system Warning light flashes and a signal sounds: col- lision with a vehicle is imminent. Intervene im- Brake pads are worn or there is a fault mediately yourself according to the situation. in the brake system. For further information: The braking force assistance may be Warning function in the rear-end collision sit- faulty.
Page 155 Displays CONTROLS Brake system Distance control, see page 236. The brake linings are worn or there is a Assisted Driving Mode fault in the brake system. Have the system checked by an au- The warning light flashes and a signal thorised Service Partner or another qualified sounds: Service Partner or a specialist workshop.
Page 156 CONTROLS Displays Dynamic Stability Control Tyre Pressure Monitor Warning light pulsates: Dynamic Stabil- The warning light is illuminated: the ity Control is regulating the drive and Tyre Pressure Monitor reports a flat brake forces. The vehicle is being sta- tyre or a tyre pressure loss. Note the bilised.
Page 157 Displays CONTROLS Charging capacity restricted driving. Where applicable, observe the infor- mation from Check Control messages. For further information: Warning light flashes: a warning is issued ac- Charging the vehicle, see page 342. tively. The system does not carry out any steering interventions.
Page 158 CONTROLS Displays Lane Departure Warning Manual Speed Limiter Depending on equipment and national- Indicator light illuminates: the system is market version: switched on. Indicator light illuminates: the system is Indicator light flashes: set speed limit is switched on. A lane marking has been detec- exceeded.
Page 159 Displays CONTROLS Grey lights Lane Change Assistant: lane change in progress Manual Speed Limiter Green arrow symbol for lane-chang- ing: the system is carrying out a lane The system is interrupted. change. For further information: For further information: Manual Speed Limiter, see page 231. Lane Change Assistant, see page 246.
Page 160 CONTROLS Displays Check Control Warning light flashes: a warning is issued ac- tively. The system does not carry out any steering interventions. Principle For further information: Check Control monitors vehicle functions and Lane Departure Warning, see page 200. alerts you to any faults in the monitored sys- tems.
Page 161 Displays CONTROLS Displaying saved Check Control Messages displayed at the end of the journey messages Certain messages displayed when driving are Apps menu displayed again when drive-ready state is "Vehicle apps" switched off. "Vehicle status" "Check Control" Selection lists Select the required text message. Display Principle The instrument cluster or the Head-up display...
Page 162 CONTROLS Displays Display Needle in the area of arrow 2: drive power as a percentage. Recuperation display Icon Meaning Low energy recuperation. Selector lever position D is en- gaged. An example: Medium energy recuperation. After opening the entertainment source, tilt Selector lever position D is en- knurled wheel to the left or right to change the gaged.
Page 163 Restriction of drive power set Always ensure that the range is sufficient for by BMW Digital Key. the planned trip. The range is dynamic and may change abruptly. Heavily discharged high-volt- age battery.
Page 164 CONTROLS Displays Display A Check Control message is shown. There is an increased risk of black ice. The range is continuously dis- played in the instrument cluster. Safety information WARNING Even at temperatures above +3 ℃, 37 ℉ Range with active route guidance there may be an increased risk of black ice, The icon is displayed next to the range for example on bridges or on shaded sec-...
Page 165 Displays CONTROLS Overview Grey lines indicate the recommended mini- mum distance to the vehicle in front when Cruise Control is deactivated. ▷ Android Auto©. Depending on the equipment and national- market version, selected functions of a compatible smartphone can also be dis- played, for example, map views.
Page 166 CONTROLS Displays General The trip data can be shown on the control dis- play and in the instrument cluster. Depending on the setting in the Live Vehicle menu, the trip data is shown dynamically or continuously on the control display. The values can be displayed and reset de- pending on different intervals.
Page 167 Displays CONTROLS Safety information ▷ "Since factory": the values since leaving the factory are displayed. ▷ "Since Individual ( )": the values since WARNING the last manual reset are displayed. The The system does not relieve you of your per- values can be reset at any time.
Page 168 CONTROLS Displays For further information: "Date and time" ▷ Cameras, see page 45. Select the desired settings. ▷ Radar sensors, see page 46. Charging status display G-Meter Safety information General The G-Meter shows the longitudinal and lat- WARNING eral forces acting on the vehicle occupants Even when the display shows that the high- during a journey.
Page 169 Displays CONTROLS style. The range trend is based on the average Icon Description power consumption that is calculated for the The expected battery charge directly travelled route section. state when the destination is For further information: reached is displayed next to ▷...
Page 170 CONTROLS Displays Displaying the vehicle status Operating requirements Apps menu ▷ Personal Mode or Efficient Mode is selec- ted as the drive mode. "Vehicle apps" ▷ The following setting is selected for Live "Vehicle status" Vehicle: "Adaptive content" Overview Display Icon Description "Flat Tyre Monitor": Status of...
Page 171 Displays CONTROLS ▷ Electric motor rotational speed. "Date:" ▷ Electric motor temperature. Select the desired setting. Service history Service requirements Principle Principle Completed maintenance work can be dis- played on the control display. The function shows the current service require- ments and related maintenance jobs.
Page 172: Lights
CONTROLS Lights Lights Vehicle equipment Functions via iDrive Icon Function This chapter describes equipment, systems and functions which are offered or may be of- Automatic driving lights control. fered in future on a model-specific basis, even if they are not included in the vehicle in ques- tion.
Page 173 Lights CONTROLS Side lights tomatically, for example in a tunnel, at twilight and in rain or snow. General General The side lights can only be switched on in the The headlights may also be switched on when low speed range. the sun is low against a blue sky.
Page 174 CONTROLS Lights To switch on the low-beam headlight as soon If necessary, "Additional settings" as the standby state is switched on, press the Depending on the equipment, select the button again. desired setting: ▷ "Welcome and goodbye" Switching off the low-beam headlight When unlocking the vehicle, individual Depending on the national-market version, the lighting functions are turned on.
Page 175 Lights CONTROLS Switching on the home lights Activating/deactivating daytime driving lights ▷ After switching off drive-ready state, press the turn indicator lever forwards briefly. In some countries, daytime driving lights are compulsory, in which case the daytime driving lights cannot be deactivated at the front. ▷...
Page 176 CONTROLS Lights General General The adaptive lighting functions consist of one The light distribution is adjusted automatically system or multiple systems, depending on the depending on speed and navigation data, if equipment: necessary. ▷ Adaptive Headlights. Urban lights ▷ Variable light distribution. The light beam from the low-beam headlight is ▷...
Page 177 Lights CONTROLS cornering light is switched off again on both Left-hand/right-hand traffic, see page 179. sides. Operating requirements Adaptive headlight range ▷ Automatic driving lights control is activated. ▷ The low-beam headlight is switched on. control Activating High-beam Assistant Adaptive headlight range control compensates Apps menu for acceleration and braking manoeuvres and vehicle load conditions to prevent oncoming...
Page 178 CONTROLS Lights Laser high-beam headlight Deactivating High-beam Assistant Principle The headlight range of the high-beam head- light is increased and provides better illumina- tion of the road. General The high-beam laser light is integrated into the headlight and is emitted there. Press the turn indicator lever forwards, arrow 1, When the high-beam headlight is switched or pull the turn indicator lever backwards if the...
Page 179 Lights CONTROLS Switching the rear fog light on/off "Right/left-hand traffic" Select the desired setting. Press the key. Depending on the national-market version, the parking brake must be applied. The yellow indicator light in the instru- System limits ment cluster illuminates when the rear fog light is switched on.
Page 180 CONTROLS Lights Overview Depending on the equipment, there are read- ing lights located at the front and in the rear beside the interior lights. Via iDrive: Apps menu "Vehicle apps" "Interior lighting" "Reading light" Tap the desired seat. The brightness can be adjusted when the Interior lighting menu reading lights are active.
Page 181 Lights CONTROLS General "Colour" Select the desired setting. When the loudspeakers are muted, the loud- speaker lighting turns off. When the ambient Adjusting the brightness lighting effects are activated, the loudspeakers light up white. Apps menu "Vehicle apps" Turning loudspeaker lighting on/off "Interior lighting"...
Page 182: Safety
CONTROLS Safety Safety Vehicle equipment if they are not included in the vehicle in ques- tion. For further information: This chapter describes equipment, systems and functions which are offered or may be of- Vehicle equipment, see page 8. fered in future on a model-specific basis, even Airbags Front airbag, driver 4 Side airbag...
Page 183 Safety CONTROLS the outer rear seats in the side chest and pelvic as far away from the steering wheel as area. possible. ▷ Make sure that the front passenger is sit- Head airbag ting correctly, i.e. with their feet and legs in the footwell, not resting on the dashboard.
Page 184 CONTROLS Safety Operational readiness of the airbag Adjusting the front seat position system To maintain the accuracy of the seat position, calibrate the electric front seats as soon as Safety information a corresponding message is displayed on the control display. For further information: WARNING Seats, see page 109.
Page 185 Safety CONTROLS Deactivating the front passenger Insert the key and press inwards where airbag necessary. With the key pressed inwards, turn the switch to the ON position as far as it will go. Once the stop position has been reached, remove the key.
Page 186 CONTROLS Safety front passenger airbag can be deactivated via The front passenger airbag is reactivated and iDrive. deploys in appropriate situations. General Front passenger airbag indicator light The availability of the function depends on the vehicle equipment and country. The indicator light for the front passenger air- bag in the headliner shows the operating sta- The front passenger airbag can be deactiva- tus of the front passenger airbag.
Page 187 Safety CONTROLS The system’s gas pressure springs are only approved for a certain period of time. Check WARNING the gas pressure springs during maintenance If the system has been triggered or is dam- and replace them as necessary. aged, its functionality will be restricted or it may no longer work at all.
Page 188 CONTROLS Safety Immediately drive at moderate speed to an au- thorised Service Partner or another qualified WARNING Service Partner or a specialist workshop to Displays and warnings do not relieve you have the system checked and repaired. of your personal responsibility. System limits can mean that warnings or system respon- ses are not issued or are issued too late, in- Collision warning systems...
Page 189 Safety CONTROLS System limits General Depending on the equipment version, the Safety information front-collision warning system includes the following functions: ▷ Warning function in rear-end collision situa- WARNING tions, see page 192. Due to system limitations, the system may ▷ Warning function for oncoming traffic, see not respond at all, or may respond too late, page 193.
Page 190 CONTROLS Safety Switching the system off manually WARNING Depending on the national-market version, the setting can only be made at a vehicle standstill Individual functions may malfunction when or in the very low speed range. tow-starting or towing away with activa- ted front-collision warning or Cruise Control If necessary, the switch-off must be confirmed switched on.
Page 191 Safety CONTROLS A hazardous situation has been detected. Icon Meaning Increased awareness is required. Depending on equipment and na- ▷ A red warning light flashes: tional-market version: There is a risk of collision. Intervene your- Functional limitation detected, for ex- self immediately.
Page 192 CONTROLS Safety Warning function in rear-end System limits collision situations Safety information Principle WARNING The warning function in rear-end collision sit- Due to system limitations, the system may uations warns of a possible risk of collision and not respond at all, or may respond too late, may brake independently.
Page 193 Safety CONTROLS General Icon Meaning Collision Warning with a detected ve- hicle. General risk of collision. Warning function The warning prompts the driver to intervene Sensors detect the traffic situation in their de- personally. tection range. For further information: Front-collision warning, see page 189. The system issues a warning of a possible risk of collision with vehicles at speeds above ap- System limits...
Page 194 CONTROLS Safety System limits Safety information Follow the Safety Information in Chapter General “Front-collision warning”. Follow the limits of the system in the chapter Display in the instrument cluster “Front-collision warning”. If there is a risk of collision with a detected Detection range vehicle, a warning light is displayed.
Page 195 Safety CONTROLS Warning function for Safety information pedestrians Follow the Safety Information in Chapter “Front-collision warning”. Principle Display in the instrument cluster The warning function for pedestrians warns If there is a risk of collision with a detected of the risk of collision with pedestrians and cy- person, a warning light is displayed.
Page 196 CONTROLS Safety ▷ Area in front of the vehicle, arrow 1. Vehicles that cross the vehicle's direction of travel can be detected by the system as soon ▷ With side radar sensors in front: side areas, as these vehicles enter the detection range of arrows 2.
Page 197 Safety CONTROLS Detection range manoeuvre carried out by the driver with auto- matic steering movements. For example the following might not be detec- ted: Safety information ▷ Crossing vehicles concealed by buildings, for example. Follow the Safety Information in Chapter ▷...
Page 198 CONTROLS Safety System limits Depending on the equipment, the area in front of the vehicle is also monitored. For this pur- pose, two further radar sensors are located in General the front bumper. Follow the limits of the system in the chapter “Front-collision warning”.
Page 199 Safety CONTROLS "Driving settings" Depending on the equipment, the ambient lighting also flashes. "Driver assistance" An object was detected in the opening range. "Safety and warnings" Increased awareness is required. "Exit warning" Select the desired setting. Acute warning In the event of an acute warning, the warning Switching the warning signal on/off light in the exterior mirror flashes and, depend- Apps menu...
Page 200 CONTROLS Safety Lane Departure Warning not move the steering wheel unnecessarily abruptly. with active return Principle WARNING The Lane Departure Warning issues a warning Displays and warnings do not relieve you if the vehicle leaves the road or its driving lane. of your personal responsibility.
Page 201 Safety CONTROLS Setting the warning time, see page 201. lane marking, a warning is issued and a steering intervention is performed. Switching the system off manually Adjusting the strength of the steering Depending on the equipment and national- wheel vibration market version, the switch-off must be con- firmed successively on the control display.
Page 202 CONTROLS Safety Warning function Icon Meaning The indicator light is illuminated When leaving the driving lane green: the system is switched on. A If the vehicle leaves the driving lane and a lane marking has been detected on lane boundary is detected, the steering wheel at least one side of the vehicle.
Page 203 Safety CONTROLS Warning signal ▷ With manual steering intervention. ▷ Possibly when another driver assistance Depending on the national-market version: in system is activated. the event of multiple active steering interven- tions by the system within 3 minutes with- ▷ No lane boundary detected.
Page 204 CONTROLS Safety Lane Change Warning with Safety information active return Follow the safety information in the Chapter “Collision warning systems”. Principle Sensors Lane Change Warning detects vehicles in the The system is controlled using the following blind spot, or if vehicles are approaching from sensors: behind in the adjacent lane.
Page 205 Safety CONTROLS Adjusting the strength of the steering Icon Meaning wheel vibration The warning light is illuminated yel- Apps menu low: functional limitation detected, for "Vehicle apps" example, due to dirty radar sensors or system failure. It is possible to "Driving settings"...
Page 206 CONTROLS Safety Acute warning Upper speed limit In the event of an acute warning, the steering The system is temporarily disabled at speeds wheel vibrates briefly. The warning light in the over approx. 250 km/h, 155 mph. exterior mirror flashes brightly. The system is activated again at speeds under An acute warning is issued if the following con- approx.
Page 207 Safety CONTROLS Operating requirements national-market version, a yellow warning light is also illuminated. The camera behind the windscreen detects the The system may be restricted or inactive when position of the lane boundaries. the trailer socket is occupied or when the trailer The lane boundaries must be detected by the operation is activated, for example, when oper- camera in order for the side collision warning...
Page 208 CONTROLS Safety Functional limitations tem in Assisted View is displayed on the in- strument cluster. The system may have restricted functionality For further information: in situations such as the following: Assisted View, see page 167. ▷ In tight corners or on narrow roads. ▷...
Page 209 Safety CONTROLS General System limits General Follow the limits of the system in the chapter “Collision warning systems”. Functional limitations The function may be restricted if the speed of the approaching vehicle is much higher or sim- ilar to the own speed. Radar sensors monitor the area behind the ve- hicle.
Page 210 CONTROLS Safety "Driver assistance" Signs Meaning "Safety and warnings" Give way signs: "Give way warning" An advance warning is issued for Select the desired setting. these road signs. The selected setting is saved and adopted for Stop signs. the next journey. An advance warning and an acute warning are issued for these road Warning function...
Page 211 Safety CONTROLS and one of the following icons appears in the ▷ If road signs or light signal systems are dif- instrument cluster: ficult to read or rotated. ▷ If road signs or light signal systems are too Icon Meaning small or too large.
Page 212 CONTROLS Safety Operating requirements ▷ If the road signs are poorly visible or twis- ted. The road layout ahead must be unambigu- ▷ If the road signs are too small or too large. ously indicated by road signs. ▷ With road signs that do not correspond to Sensors the standard.
Page 213 ▷ When changing the selector lever position, For further information: if the vehicle was already at a standstill. BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, see page 63. When the vehicle is at a standstill An immediate emergency call can be triggered As soon as the vehicle is at a standstill, the on the control display.
Page 214 CONTROLS Safety Safety information The Emergency Stop Assistant may have re- stricted functionality in situations such as the following: WARNING ▷ If the Driver Attention Camera is covered by The system does not relieve you of your per- the steering wheel. sonal responsibility to assess the traffic situa- ▷...
Page 215 Safety CONTROLS Visual warning sition is engaged, the system is automatically switched on. Warning light in the exterior mirror The system is switched on at the rear when reverse gear is engaged. Depending on the equipment, the front system is turned on when a drive position is engaged. Depending on the national-market version, the system is automatically active when the vehi- cle is started.
Page 216 BMW Drive Recorder Functional limitations The function can be restricted, for example, in Principle the following situations: The BMW Drive Recorder saves short video ▷ In tight bends. recordings of the vehicle surroundings in order ▷ Crossing objects are moving at a very slow to document the traffic situation, for example.
Page 217 Data Protection menu or in the Drive Re- recording may occur. corder menu. ▷ Data transfer is activated. ▷ My BMW App is installed on the mobile de- vice. ▷ My BMW App is linked with the Connected- Drive account. ▷...
Page 218 ▷ Privacy Policy has been accepted. video recording is only shown with the parking ▷ BMW Drive Recorder is activated. brake applied or with the selector lever in posi- To transfer recordings to a mobile device: tion P. ▷...
Page 219 Theft notification and video download may be storage device is connected. restricted or unavailable if the Internet connec- tion is weak or missing. ▷ My BMW App is installed on the mobile de- vice. Active Protection ▷ My BMW App is linked with the Connected- Drive account.
Page 220 CONTROLS Safety conditions. Observe the traffic situation and ▷ By depressing the brake pedal. intervene actively if the situation warrants it. ▷ By depressing the accelerator pedal. Attentiveness Assistant Function In a critical accident situation, the windows are closed automatically, as required, except for a Principle gap.
Page 221 Safety CONTROLS The system is active from approx. 65 km/h, ▷ In poor road condition. 40 mph and can also display a recommenda- ▷ In strong crosswinds. tion to take a break. Driver Attention Camera Break recommendation Setting break recommendations Principle Break recommendation can also be switched A camera in the instrument cluster monitors...
Page 222: Driving Stability Control Systems
CONTROLS Driving stability control systems Driving stability control systems Vehicle equipment Brake Assist This chapter describes equipment, systems When the brake pedal is pressed quickly, and functions which are offered or may be of- Brake Assist automatically provides the max- fered in future on a model-specific basis, even imum possible braking force assistance.
Page 223 Driving stability control systems CONTROLS Setting for increased driving any time, and actively intervene if the situa- tion warrants it. dynamics Principle WARNING For a more dynamic driving experience, the ve- When driving with a roof load, for example hicle can be adjusted to a setting for increased with roof bars, the higher centre of gravity driving dynamics via My Modes.
Page 224 BMW xDrive Automatic programme change Principle The increased driving dynamics will be de- BMW xDrive is the vehicle's all-wheel drive activated automatically, for example in the system. The interaction of BMW xDrive and following situations: other suspension control systems, for exam- ▷...
Page 225 Driving stability control systems CONTROLS direct steering response possible. Driving sta- The steering system may be faulty. The Inte- bility is also increased at high speeds. gral Active Steering support may no longer be provided. General ▷ Larger steering movements are required at The Integral Active Steering is a combination low speeds.
Page 226: Driver Assistance Systems
CONTROLS Driver assistance systems Driver assistance systems Vehicle equipment "Safety and warnings" "Speed warning" This chapter describes equipment, systems "Warning above:" and functions which are offered or may be of- Select the desired setting. fered in future on a model-specific basis, even if they are not included in the vehicle in ques- Setting the current speed as the tion.
Page 227 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS ment cluster and the Head-up display, if appli- ▷ In countries where overtaking restrictions cable, or ignored, depending on the situation. are primarily shown by road markings. Some supplementary signs are taken into ac- ▷ On routes without road signs. count in the speed limit evaluation, but are not ▷...
Page 228 CONTROLS Driver assistance systems "Driving settings" "Speed Limit Assistant" "Driver assistance" "Warning when speeding" "Driving" No-overtaking indicator "Speed Limit Assistant" "Speed limits" Icon Description "Show current limit" No overtaking. Display End of overtaking restriction. General Depending on the national-market version, supplementary signs and no-overtaking indi- Supplementary signs cators are displayed together with Speed Limit...
Page 229 ▷ Road signs are fully or partially concealed For further information: by objects, stickers or paint. BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, see ▷ Road signs do not correspond to the stand- page 63. ard. ▷ In areas that are not included in the map data of the navigation system.
Page 230 CONTROLS Driver assistance systems Safety information Turning on/selecting Cruise Control Systems WARNING Turn on: press the button. The system does not relieve you of your per- sonal responsibility to assess the traffic situa- tion correctly. Due to system limits, it cannot Select: when the system active, respond independently and appropriately in press the button repeatedly until the de-...
Page 231 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS ▷ When exiting selector lever position D to P, ▷ Press the corresponding button up to the N or R. resistance point to increase or decrease the set speed by 1 km/h/1 mph. ▷ When Dynamic Stability Control is regulat- ing the driving stability.
Page 232 CONTROLS Driver assistance systems General When the speed limit is switched on, the drive mode may be changed or Dynamic Stability The system allows speeds of 30 km/h/20 mph Control activated. and above to be set as a speed limit. Below the set speed limit, the vehicle can be driven Turning the Cruise Control System without restriction.
Page 233 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Cruise Control Acoustic warning ▷ A warning sounds if you inadvertently ex- ceed the set speed limit. Principle ▷ If the speed limit is reduced to below the Cruise Control allows a set speed to be speci- current speed during the journey, the signal fied using the buttons on the steering wheel.
Page 234 CONTROLS Driver assistance systems There is a risk of accident or material dam- In vehicles without distance control: turn on the age. Only use the system if it is possible to Cruise Control with the buttons on the steering drive at a constant speed. wheel.
Page 235 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Changing the speed Speed Limit Assist: at the suggested speed Press the corresponding button until the set speed is set. When a speed is suggested, press the button to accept the Cruise Control at If the system is active, the displayed the suggested speed.
Page 236 CONTROLS Driver assistance systems Distance control WARNING An unsecured vehicle can start moving and Principle roll away. There is a risk of accident. Before With the distance control, a distance to a vehi- leaving the vehicle, secure the vehicle against cle driving ahead can be set in addition to the rolling away.
Page 237 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Overview Turning on Cruise Control with distance control Buttons on the steering wheel If necessary, press the button. Button Function Switch last active Cruise Control If necessary, press the button re- System on/off. peatedly until distance control is selected. Interrupt and continue Cruise Con- Cruise Control with distance control is active.
Page 238 CONTROLS Driver assistance systems ▷ The system has not detected any objects weather conditions and comply with the pre- for an extended period, for example, on a scribed safe distance by braking if necessary. road with very little traffic without curb or shoulder markings.
Page 239 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Switching the Cruise Control mode Indicator lights and warning lights Turning Cruise Control without distance control Icon Description on or off: White indicator light: Apps menu No display of distance control be- "Vehicle apps" cause the accelerator pedal is being "Driving settings"...
Page 240 CONTROLS Driver assistance systems Displays in the Head-up display "Driving settings" "Driver assistance" Set speed "Driving" Depending on the equipment, some system "Distance control" information can also be displayed in the Head- Depending on the national-market version: up display. ▷ "Avoid overtaking on the left"...
Page 241 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS ▷ For crossing traffic. ▷ For oncoming vehicles. Vehicles cutting in When your vehicle is approaching a bend, the curvature may cause the system to respond temporarily to vehicles in the other lane. If the system responds by decelerating the vehicle, you may compensate for this by accelerating If another vehicle suddenly cuts in front of you, briefly.
Page 242 CONTROLS Driver assistance systems Overview Depending on the drive mode, it is possible that the vehicle will drive faster or slower than the set speed setting in some situations; for Buttons on the steering wheel example, on downhill or uphill gradients. Button Function Assisted Driving Mode Switch last active Cruise Control...
Page 243 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Interrupting Assisted Driving Mode ▷ Driving in the centre of the driving lane. automatically ▷ Turn indicators are switched off. ▷ The sensor system calibration process is The system interrupts the supporting steering complete. movements automatically, for example in the following situations: ▷...
Page 244 CONTROLS Driver assistance systems Displays on the steering wheel Icon Description The warning light flashes yellow and the steering wheel vibrates: A lane boundary has been crossed. The warning light is illuminated yel- low and a signal sounds: A system interruption is imminent. Warning light flashes red and an acoustic signal sounds: The two LEDs above the keypads illuminate...
Page 245 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS System limits Pay attention when driving and respond to the prevailing traffic situation. If necessary, inter- vene actively, for example by braking, steering General or taking avoidance manoeuvre. The system cannot be activated or used use- fully in certain situations.
Page 246 CONTROLS Driver assistance systems Operating requirements General ▷ Assisted Driving Mode is activated. The system uses the Assisted Driving Mode sensors. Assisted Driving Mode, see page 242. ▷ Traffic queue is detected. Safety information ▷ Driving on a motorway or a similar road. ▷...
Page 247 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Turning on/turning off Lane Change Displays in the instrument cluster Assistant Icon Description Apps menu Steering wheel symbol and arrow "Vehicle apps" symbol for lane change green: "Driving settings" The system carries out a lane "Driver assistance" change.
Page 248 CONTROLS Driver assistance systems Safety information ▷ The camera behind the windscreen. ▷ The front radar sensor. ▷ The radar sensors on the side, front. WARNING ▷ The radar sensors on the side, rear. The system does not relieve you of your per- sonal responsibility to assess the traffic situa- ▷...
Page 249 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS "Assisted Driving" Grab the steering wheel with your hands. "Assisted Driving Plus" ▷ Red: the system is deactivated. Assisted Driving Mode Plus is automatically Grab the steering wheel immediately with offered when Assisted Driving is active and your hands.
Page 250 CONTROLS Driver assistance systems Switching Speed Limit Assist on/off ▷ Assisted Driving Mode. ▷ Assisted Driving Mode Plus. Apps menu The speed value is proposed as a new set "Vehicle apps" speed for adopting. The relevant system must "Driving settings" be activated for the speed value to be adopted.
Page 251 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS The additional speed adaptation for speed lim- Icon Function its up to 60 km/h/40 mph can be activated or Detected change in speed limit de- deactivated. tected with immediate effect. Setting the speed adjustment Remaining distance display shown alongside the icon indicates there Apps menu might be a change in the speed limit...
Page 252 CONTROLS Driver assistance systems ▷ System limits of Speed Limit Info, see ▷ Cruise Control, see page 233. page 229. ▷ Distance control, see page 236. ▷ System limits of the sensors, see page 45. ▷ Assisted Driving Mode, see page 242. ▷...
Page 253 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Lane change with active "Driver assistance" "Driving" route guidance "Route and junction assistant" "Cornering speed" Principle Select the desired setting. Lane change with active route guidance as- sists the driver when a lane change is needed Displays in the instrument cluster in order to reach a destination.
Page 254 CONTROLS Driver assistance systems Changing driving lane ▷ The system detects a sufficiently large gap in traffic in the adjacent lane. If lane changes are necessary to reach a nav- ▷ A lane boundary that can be driven over igation destination, a corresponding message is detected on the side of the desired lane is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Page 255 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS in the Assisted View in the central display area ready to take over steering and braking at of the instrument cluster. any time, and actively intervene if the situa- tion warrants it. For further information: Assisted View, see page 167. Overview System limits Button on the steering wheel...
Page 256 CONTROLS Driver assistance systems Activating/deactivating drive off ▷ When traffic lights are hidden, for example, by other vehicles. reminder ▷ At a road junction with multiple lanes where With activated drive off reminder, there will be there are several sets of traffic lights. visual and acoustic information as soon as For further information: driving can continue at a green traffic light.
Page 257: Parking
Parking CONTROLS Parking Vehicle equipment ▷ Park Assist, see page 274. ▷ Manoeuvre Assistant, see page 279. This chapter describes equipment, systems ▷ Remote Control Parking, see page 282. and functions which are offered or may be of- ▷ Reversing Assistant, see page 284. fered in future on a model-specific basis, even ▷...
Page 258 CONTROLS Parking ▷ Ultrasonic sensors in the front/rear bump- Depending on the view, the vehicle surround- ers. ings or a partial area are displayed. ▷ Side ultrasonic sensors. Depending on the national-market version, ei- ther the automatic or the semi-automatic cam- ▷...
Page 259 Parking CONTROLS Parking view Status of parking assistance systems 2 Assisted View Toolbar, left 3 Selection menu 2 Camera image 3 Selection window Display on the control display 4 Automatic camera perspective 5 Semi-automatic camera perspective General 6 Flank view The display on the control display will vary de- 7 Toolbar, right pending on the equipment and the activated...
Page 260 CONTROLS Parking The display of your own lane can be Icon Meaning turned on for easier driving into the car The icon indicates the following wash. meanings: ▷ "Camera cleaning" No search for parking assistance If necessary, cleaning of the front cam- system services.
Page 261 Parking CONTROLS Parking assistance lines Using parking assistance lines Position the vehicle so that the red turning Driving lane lines circle line is within the boundaries of the parking space. Turn the steering wheel so that the green driving lane line covers the corresponding turning circle line.
Page 262 CONTROLS Parking Reversing Assist Camera System limits Safety information Principle The Reversing Assist Camera assists in re- WARNING verse parking and manoeuvring. It does this Due to system limitations, the system may by showing an image of the area behind the not respond at all, or may respond too late, vehicle on the control display.
Page 263 Parking CONTROLS Automatic camera Depending on the equipment: the icon in the selection window is automatically se- perspective lected. To exit the camera view of the Reversing Principle Assist Camera, select another camera view in the selection window or press the button The automatic camera perspective displays again.
Page 264 CONTROLS Parking Switching the camera view on/off The system does not detect whether an ob- stacle subsequently moves. Consequently, the manually markings will no longer be shown on the dis- play after the vehicle has been stationary for a Press the button. while.
Page 265 Parking CONTROLS General Display The current perspective is identified by a cam- era icon. Follow the information in the Chapter “Parking assistance systems”. Turning the 3D view on/off Press the button. "More" Two static circular segments help to estimate the distance of the trailer to the trailer tow "3D view"...
Page 266 CONTROLS Parking Display Sensors The system is controlled by the following cam- eras: ▷ Reversing Assist Camera. ▷ Depending on the equipment: front camera. Switching the panorama view on/off Press the button. Your own lane is displayed for easier driving "Panorama view"...
Page 267 "Panorama view" ▷ A GPS signal must be received. "Manage points" ▷ A BMW ID or a driver profile must be acti- vated. A list of all saved activation points is shown. ▷ The direction of travel, selector lever posi- Select the desired setting.
Page 268 "Vehicle apps" "System settings" Principle "Data privacy" The My BMW App and the camera views in the Select the desired setting. parking view, for example automatic camera After the activation, Remote 3D View can perspective, enable the display of the vehicle be accessed in the My BMW App.
Page 269 Parking CONTROLS Park Distance Control age. Avoid approaching an object at speed. Avoid driving off at speed while Park Dis- tance Control is not yet activated. Principle Park Distance Control assists with parking. Ob- Sensors stacles in front of or behind the vehicle are signalled by acoustic and visual warnings.
Page 270 CONTROLS Parking Switching the system on/off manually Adjusting the volume The volume of the acoustic warning can be Press the key. adjusted. ▷ On: the LED is illuminated. Apps menu ▷ Off: the LED is extinguished. "Vehicle apps" If the system is manually switched on when "Driving settings"...
Page 271 Parking CONTROLS System limits If equipped with the Crossing-traffic Warning: depending on the equipment, the display also warns of vehicles approaching from the sides General at the front and rear. The function to protect the vehicle sides only Obstacle markings are displayed at the sides shows stationary obstacles that were previ- of the vehicle to protect the vehicle's flanks.
Page 272 CONTROLS Parking Malfunction Safety information An icon is displayed on the control dis- play. WARNING Depending on the equipment, the de- The system does not relieve you of your per- tection range of the sensors is not displayed sonal responsibility to assess the traffic situa- on the control display.
Page 273 Parking CONTROLS Settings duced. If necessary, this permits timely manual braking. It is possible to set which areas of the vehicle When obstacles are detected behind the vehi- are protected by the system. cle, the system will brake. Apps menu Follow the information in the Chapter “Parking "Vehicle apps"...
Page 274 CONTROLS Parking Operating requirements System limits ▷ Selector lever position D, B or R is engaged General when the vehicle is stationary. Observe the limits of the system in the Chapter ▷ Obstacles at close range are detected in “Park assistance systems”. front of or behind the vehicle.
Page 275 Parking CONTROLS The Park Assist Professional increases the the assistance system in trailer operation or comfort and range of uses of the Park As- when using the trailer tow hitch, for example sist. In addition to the parking methods of the with a bicycle carrier.
Page 276 CONTROLS Parking ▷ Front camera. ▷ Exterior mirror camera. ▷ Reversing Assist Camera. Operating requirements Measurement of parking spaces ▷ Driving forwards in a straight line up to a maximum speed of approximately 35 km/h, Leaving parallel parking spaces. 22 mph. ▷...
Page 277 Parking CONTROLS Leaving parking space "Driver assistance" "Parking" ▷ The vehicle was parked using the Park As- sist and an object is detected in the area "Show assistance info" around the vehicle. Switching the acoustic signal on/off ▷ The vehicle was parked manually in reverse and objects in the immediate vicinity of the The acoustic signal for suitable parking spaces vehicle are detected.
Page 278 CONTROLS Parking Cancelling Park Assist manually The speed can be reduced with the brake. Other interventions will cancel the system. Park Assist can be cancelled manually at any Depending on the national-market version, time, for example: an intermittent tone or a continuous tone of ▷...
Page 279 Parking CONTROLS ▷ With insufficient distances, which are indi- ▷ On uneven road surfaces, for example cated by the Park Distance Control. gravel roads. ▷ When a maximum number of parking ▷ On slippery surfaces. moves or the parking time is exceeded. ▷...
Page 280 CONTROLS Parking General WARNING A recurring manoeuvre is driven manually and thereby recorded. The system can steer the vehicle over or onto kerbs. There is a danger of injury or material When the vehicle reaches the activation range damage. Observe the traffic situation and in- on the distance covered by the stored ma- tervene actively if the situation warrants it noeuvre, the manoeuvre can be activated on...
Page 281 Parking CONTROLS ▷ Exterior mirror cameras. With a stationary vehicle: "Save recording" ▷ Reversing Assist Camera. "Name:" If necessary, enter the desired name for the Recording manoeuvre recorded manoeuvre. "Save recording" General Do not move the vehicle until the recording Up to ten manoeuvres can be recorded at dif- has been stored.
Page 282 CONTROLS Parking Cancelling the Manoeuvre Assistant "Driving settings" automatically "Driver assistance" "Parking" The system automatically cancels in situations such as the following: "Recorded paths" ▷ If the driver grips the steering wheel or Select the desired setting. steers the vehicle. System limits ▷...
Page 283 Parking CONTROLS The manoeuvre is performed independently ▷ The My BMW App must be connected to a outside the vehicle using a smartphone. This ConnectedDrive account. makes it easy to get in and out. ▷ Bluetooth must be activated on the smart- In suitable parking spaces, for example, a ga- phone.
Page 284 CONTROLS Parking Reversing Assistant any time, and actively intervene if the situa- tion warrants it. Principle The Reversing Assistant assists when driving WARNING in reverse, for example when driving out of When the trailer tow hitch is in use, the as- tight or confusing parking or street situations.
Page 285 Parking CONTROLS The length of the distance covered is dis- ▷ During activation or intervention by driver played on the control display and in the in- assistance systems. strument cluster. ▷ After an extended period of time when the If applicable, follow the instructions on the vehicle is stationary.
Page 286 CONTROLS Parking ple, different tyres or changed environmen- tal factors like the weather. ▷ Reversing Assistant Professional: when light conditions change. Also observe the limits of the system in the chapter “Parking assistance systems”. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A7AFB2 - II/23 OwnersManuals2.com...
Page 287: Driving Comfort
Driving comfort CONTROLS Driving comfort Vehicle equipment vehicle level, make sure that the movement ranges around the vehicle and the wheel arches are kept clear. This chapter describes equipment, systems and functions which are offered or may be of- fered in future on a model-specific basis, even Overview if they are not included in the vehicle in ques- tion.
Page 288 Depending on the equipment and national- market version, the drive sound of the vehicle It may take several minutes to raise to normal can be adjusted with BMW IconicSounds. level, depending on the vehicle condition. Apps menu "Vehicle apps"...
Page 289 Driving comfort CONTROLS "IconicSounds" Select the desired setting. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A7AFB2 - II/23 OwnersManuals2.com...
Page 290: Air Conditioning
CONTROLS Air conditioning Air conditioning Vehicle equipment Icon Function Amount of air. This chapter describes equipment, systems and functions which are offered or may be of- fered in future on a model-specific basis, even Air distribution. if they are not included in the vehicle in ques- tion.
Page 291 Air conditioning CONTROLS Display in the control display Buttons, automatic rear air- conditioning system Toolbar Icon Function 2 Air conditioning functions, driver's side 3 Air conditioning functions, passenger's side Automatic programme. 4 Air conditioning bar Temperature. Go to air conditioning functions Via air conditioning bar: Air conditioning function.
Page 292 CONTROLS Air conditioning Automatic programme Turning automatic rear air- conditioning system on/off Principle Operating requirements The automatic programme ensures a comfort- ▷ Automatic air conditioning is turned on. able climate, which can be modified with the ▷ Defrost function is deactivated. set temperature and individual settings.
Page 293 Air conditioning CONTROLS Switching the automatic rear air- Functional example conditioning system programme When the automatic programme is turned on, on/off the intensity of seat heating can be adjusted: "CLIMATE MENU" tap in the centre of the Via iDrive air conditioning bar. "CLIMATE MENU"...
Page 294 CONTROLS Air conditioning Adjusting the temperature Footwell temperature General The air temperature in the footwell can be ad- justed. The set interior temperature for driver and front passenger is not changed by this. Adjusting the footwell temperature "CLIMATE MENU" The desired temperature can be set individu- "Settings"...
Page 295 Air conditioning CONTROLS Maximum cooling When the air recirculation function is turned off, outside air is directed into the interior. In the automatic recirculated-air control, out- Principle side air is drawn in or the interior air is circula- The function enables quick and intense cooling ted, depending on the outside air quality.
Page 296 CONTROLS Air conditioning SYNC programme Adjusting the amount of air of the automatic rear air-conditioning system Principle If the SYNC programme is activated, settings Via iDrive on the driver's side are transferred to the pas- "CLIMATE MENU" senger's side and to the rear. "Settings"...
Page 297 Air conditioning CONTROLS General When the defrost function is switched on, the automatic rear air-conditioning system is de- Seat heating can also be used without panel activated to provide maximum power. heating. Deactivate the panel heating if neces- sary. Turning the defrost function on/off If a drive is resumed within about 15 minutes Press the key.
Page 298 CONTROLS Air conditioning Switching the active seat ventilation The set desired temperature heats the surfa- ces more or less. on/off "CLIMATE MENU" tap in the centre of the Switching the panel heating on/off air conditioning bar. In addition to the seat heating, the panel heat- Seat ventilation.
Page 299 Air conditioning CONTROLS Air quality Ventilation at front General The air quality in the interior is improved by the following components: ▷ Emissions-tested interior. ▷ Interior filter. ▷ Climate control system for regulating tem- perature, amount of air and air recirculation function.
Page 300 CONTROLS Air conditioning Turning on via vehicle key Depending on the equipment, the following air conditioning functions are controlled automati- Press the button on the vehicle key for cally: approximately 1 second. ▷ Panel heating. Activate the pre-conditioning function for the ▷...
Page 301 "Settings" "Pre-conditioning" "Pre-conditioning for depart." Activating with the My BMW App Depending on the equipment, the My BMW App with remote function can be used to switch on the pre-conditioning via a preselec- ted departure time or directly. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A7AFB2 - II/23...
Page 302: Interior Equipment
CONTROLS Interior equipment Interior equipment Vehicle equipment or material damage. During programming and operation, make sure that the movement range of the system concerned is kept clear. This chapter describes equipment, systems Also follow the safety notes supplied with the and functions which are offered or may be of- hand-held transmitter.
Page 303 Interior equipment CONTROLS Programming the integrated with the special features for alternating- code radio systems. universal remote control ▷ LED does not illuminate green after 60 seconds: programming not comple- Operating requirements ted. The battery in the hand-held transmitter must Repeat steps 3 to 5.
Page 304 CONTROLS Interior equipment Deleting a button assignment Do not damage the socket by using unsuitable connectors. The button assignment cannot be deleted indi- vidually. Safety information Press and hold the two outer buttons on the interior mirror simultaneously for approxi- mately 10 seconds until the LED flashes green WARNING rapidly.
Page 305 ▷ For charging mobile devices and transfer- ring data. ▷ Charge current: max. 3 A. BMW Travel & Comfort System General There is a socket on the right side of the lug- USB connections and mounts for mounting gage compartment. Open the cover.
Page 306 CONTROLS Interior equipment Overview charging tray together with the device to be charged. The charging process is indicated by the charge indicator on the control display. Safety information WARNING When charging a Qi-compatible device in the wireless charging tray, any metal objects that The fixtures are located behind the marked are in the tray together with the device can covers.
Page 307 Interior equipment CONTROLS System limits ▷ The mobile phone cannot exceed a maxi- mum size of approx. 170 x 85 x 18 mm, The charging current may be reduced or 6.69 x 3.34 x 0.7 in. charging may be temporarily interrupted in the ▷...
Page 308 Data transfer and data storage ▷ Privacy Policy has been accepted. Data transfer and data storage of the media ▷ My BMW App is installed on the mobile de- recordings depends on the recording function. vice. Interior camera: ▷ My BMW App is linked with the Connected- ▷...
Page 309 Interior equipment CONTROLS Overview Recording Function mode "Self-timer After the timer has elapsed, a (3 sec.)" photo will be taken. "Burst Shortly after triggering, a ser- mode" ies of pictures will be taken. Take picture Apps menu The interior camera is located on the head- "All apps"...
Page 310 Remote Inside View Media recordings of the vehicle interior can be displayed on a mobile device with the My BMW App in order to check the vehicle interior, for example, for forgotten objects. Anti-theft recorder If the alarm system is triggered, the vehicle in- terior is automatically recorded.
Page 311: Storage Compartments
Storage compartments CONTROLS Storage compartments Vehicle equipment Glove compartment This chapter describes equipment, systems Safety information and functions which are offered or may be of- fered in future on a model-specific basis, even if they are not included in the vehicle in ques- WARNING tion.
Page 312 CONTROLS Storage compartments Cup holder front Safety information Safety information WARNING Breakable objects, for example glass bottles or glasses, may get broken in the event of an WARNING accident or when braking or taking avoidance Unsuitable containers placed in the cup hold- manoeuvre.
Page 313 Storage compartments CONTROLS Coat hooks ance manoeuvre. Spilt liquids can distract the driver from the traffic situation and lead to an accident. Hot beverages may damage the General cup holders or cause scalding. There is a danger of injury or material damage. Do not There are two collapsible coat hooks on the force objects into the cup holder.
Page 314: Luggage Compartment
CONTROLS Luggage compartment Luggage compartment Vehicle equipment WARNING Devices connected to the vehicle with a ca- This chapter describes equipment, systems ble, e.g. mobile phones, or loose objects can and functions which are offered or may be of- be thrown around the interior while driving, fered in future on a model-specific basis, even e.g.
Page 315 Luggage compartment CONTROLS Multifunction hook ▷ Use the luggage compartment partition net to protect the vehicle passengers depend- ing on the equipment. Make sure that ob- General jects cannot penetrate the luggage com- partment partition net. There is a multifunction hook on the right-hand side in the luggage compartment.
Page 316 CONTROLS Luggage compartment Luggage compartment floor Front storage compartment Safety information General There are storage compartments underneath WARNING the luggage compartment floor. Incorrect use of the luggage compartment Payload floor can present a danger, for example, if objects are thrown around in the event of For the storage under the luggage compart- braking and avoidance manoeuvres.
Page 317 Luggage compartment CONTROLS Enlarging the luggage Closing the storage compartment compartment Principle The luggage compartment can be enlarged by folding down the rear seat backrests. General The rear seat backrest is split 40–20–40. The Press the luggage compartment floor down- rear seat backrests on each side and the cen- wards.
Page 318 CONTROLS Luggage compartment From the luggage compartment restraint system rests firmly against the seat backrest. Wherever possible, adapt the back- rest angle of all relevant seat backrests and adjust the seats correctly. Make sure that the seats and their backrests are correctly engaged or locked.
Page 319 Luggage compartment CONTROLS Luggage compartment Cover in the luggage compartment cover Press the back edge of the luggage com- partment cover up and out of the side brackets, arrow 1. Safety information WARNING Devices connected to the vehicle with a ca- ble, e.g.
Page 320 CONTROLS Luggage compartment Cover in the luggage compartment: justers of the bottom hooks point to the front. Put on cover on the left and right. Lift the rear cover slightly and push it for- wards. Push down the cover on the rear edge until it engages on both side brackets.
Page 321 Luggage compartment CONTROLS holders as far as they will go, arrow 1, and slide forwards. Hook the two lower hooks of the luggage compartment partition net into the two eyes on the rear seat backrest, arrows 2. Tighten the luggage compartment partition net with the two belt adjusters.
Page 322: Driving Hints
DRIVING HINTS Driving precautions Driving precautions Vehicle equipment Drive moderately for the first 300 km, 200 miles. This chapter describes equipment, systems Brake system and functions which are offered or may be of- fered in future on a model-specific basis, even Brake discs and brake pads must be run in to avoid effects that can lead to brake noise.
Page 323 Driving precautions DRIVING HINTS Driving with the tailgate open ▷ Familiarise yourself with the vehicle before starting a journey. If the vehicle still needs to be driven with the ▷ Do not take any risks when driving. tailgate open: ▷ Adjust speed to the road conditions.
Page 324 DRIVING HINTS Driving precautions Driving through water In addition, the climate comfort laminated glass reduces heat radiation and ensures less heating of the interior. General Please comply with the following when driving Radio signals through water: ▷ Only drive through still water. WARNING ▷...
Page 325 Driving precautions DRIVING HINTS Objects in the movement range of the Safety information pedals WARNING WARNING Even slight but continuous pressure on the brake pedal can cause overheating, brake Objects in the driver's footwell can restrict the wear or even brake system failure. There is pedal travel or block a pedal that has been a risk of accident.
Page 326 DRIVING HINTS Driving precautions Roof bars Therefore when loading and driving, bear the following in mind: ▷ Do not exceed the permitted roof and axle General load or the permitted total weight. Roof racks are available as optional accesso- ▷ Distribute the roof load evenly.
Page 327: Trailers And Load Carriers
General support the installation and use of a Weight Distribution Hitch or Load Levelling Device on any BMW Group vehicle. The use of such devi- The permitted trailer loads, axle loads, trailer ces may affect the vehicle's warranty status. nose weights and permitted total weight rating We recommend you consult your Authorised are specified in the technical data.
Page 328 DRIVING HINTS Trailers and load carriers Not Australia/New Zealand:Trailer tre of trailer gravity makes the car/trailer com- bination much more stable and safe to drive. rear lights The permitted total weight of the trailer and The power output of the trailer's rear lights the permitted trailer load of the vehicle must must not exceed the following values: not be exceeded.
Page 329 Trailers and load carriers DRIVING HINTS The ball head swivels out. The LED flashes green. NOTICE Wait until the ball head has reached the The trailer tow hitch is intended to be used end position. with a trailer. If the ball head of the trailer tow hitch has been swivelled out, it may become The LED in the button illuminates green jammed if the vehicle is subsequently driven...
Page 330 DRIVING HINTS Trailers and load carriers Towing a trailer If necessary, repeat the swivel movement with the button pressed and drive-ready state switched on. General The LED in the button illuminates green when When driving with a trailer or rear luggage rack, the ball head has reached an end position.
Page 331 Trailers and load carriers DRIVING HINTS Setting the maximum speed selection menu, specify whether the vehicle is to be driven with a trailer or rear luggage rack. Apps menu When driving with a trailer or load carrier, e.g. "Vehicle apps" rear luggage rack, and if the trailer socket is "Driving settings"...
Page 332 Parking assistance systems, see page 257. ▷ Vehicles with removable trailer tow hitch: use suitable accessories approved by BMW. Adjusting the trailer towbar length Apps menu "Vehicle apps" Online Edition for Part no. 01405A7AFB2 - II/23 OwnersManuals2.com...
Page 333 Operating tips can be displayed for easier op- Engage selector lever position P at the end eration of the Trailer Assistant. of the manoeuvring process. Select the BMW ID or driver profile. Cancelling Trailer Assistant Apps menu manually "Vehicle apps"...
Page 334 DRIVING HINTS Trailers and load carriers Turning trailer protection brake The system detects snaking movements and promptly brakes the vehicle so that the vehicle on/off speed falls to below the critical speed range After each cancellation of the Trailer Assistant, and the outfit is stabilised.
Page 335 Trailers and load carriers DRIVING HINTS Bicycle carrier systems for up to three bicycles To prevent functional limitations and malfunc- can be used. tions affecting driver assistance systems, acti- vate trailer operation accordingly. Fitting For further information: Follow the installation instructions for the rear ▷...
Page 336: Increasing Range
DRIVING HINTS Increasing range Increasing range Vehicle equipment Adaptive recuperation This chapter describes equipment, systems Principle and functions which are offered or may be of- Adaptive recuperation supports an anticipatory fered in future on a model-specific basis, even and comfort-oriented driving style. if they are not included in the vehicle in ques- Map data and various sensors analyse the cur- tion.
Page 337 Increasing range DRIVING HINTS Activating adaptive recuperation Operating requirements Apps menu ▷ Selector lever position D is engaged. "Vehicle apps" ▷ Brake is not depressed. "Driving settings" ▷ Accelerator pedal is not operated. "Drivetrain and chassis" System limits "Adaptive recuperation" ▷...
Page 338 DRIVING HINTS Increasing range Selecting the drive mode Operating requirements ▷ Selector lever position D or B is engaged. ▷ Efficient mode is activated. Press the button. "Switch mode" Display Select the drive mode. Power display Configuring Efficient Mode When the Efficient Mode is activated, the dis- play changes to a special configuration.
Page 339 Increasing range DRIVING HINTS The display turns blue as soon as all the con- reduced efficient range in the power display is ditions for consumption-optimised driving are displayed until the efficient range is reached. met. Display in the instrument cluster The intervals for resetting the bonus range de- pend on the trip data settings.
Page 340 DRIVING HINTS Increasing range ▷ With temporary and variable speed limits, for example, at road works. ▷ In the case of navigation data that is inva- lid, outdated or not available. ▷ If there are country-dependent restrictions on map-based route sections. Efficiency evaluation General The efficiency of the driving style is evaluated...
Page 341 Increasing range DRIVING HINTS Online Edition for Part no. 01405A7AFB2 - II/23 OwnersManuals2.com...
Page 342: Mobility
MOBILITY Charging the vehicle Charging the vehicle Vehicle equipment Before charging for the first time, have a qualified electrician check the following com- ponents of your own charging equipment at This chapter describes equipment, systems the charging point: and functions which are offered or may be of- ▷...
Page 343 BMW Wallbox. permitted charge current level, for example by The power grid and charging station should consulting a qualified electrician.
Page 344 MOBILITY Charging the vehicle When charging at domestic socket outlets with a different power supply, the set charge cur- rent level may have to be rechecked. Deter- mine the approved charge current level before using a domestic socket outlet for charging, for example by a qualified electrician.
Page 345 Charging the vehicle MOBILITY The interchangeable power plugs of the Flexi- ble Fast Charger allow flexible charging at do- WARNING mestic or industrial socket outlets with protec- Incorrect use of the charging cable can pre- tive conductors. vent the charging process and lead to dam- age, for example a cable fire.
Page 346 MOBILITY Charging the vehicle Connecting a charging cable If the charging cable is stowed in a bag, secure the bag to an unused lashing eye in the lug- When charging at a charging station, follow gage compartment. the instructions at the charging station if nec- If necessary, store the charging cable with at- essary.
Page 347 Charging the vehicle MOBILITY Unlocking the charging cable via iDrive AC charging: the charging process ends when the vehicle is unlocked or the charg- Apps menu ing cable is unlocked via iDrive. "Vehicle apps" DC charging: the charging process ends "Charging"...
Page 348 MOBILITY Charging the vehicle If the mode 2 charging cable is exposed to high ▷ Activated route guidance with BMW Navi- temperatures and direct sunlight, this may in- gation. terrupt the charging process. Charging process ▷ Sufficient remaining range. resumes automatically.
Page 349 Indicator light on the high-voltage be locked. charging socket Additional messages about the charging sta- tus can be displayed in the instrument cluster or via the BMW app on an end device. Setting the charging mode Apps menu "Vehicle apps" "Charging"...
Page 350 MOBILITY Charging the vehicle Charging in the time window Setting the target charge Apps menu General "Vehicle apps" A time window can be set for charging, for ex- "Charging" ample to charge with a cheap electricity rate. "Charging target" The vehicle can also start the charging process Select the desired setting.
Page 351 Charging the vehicle MOBILITY power failure, the charging process will con- Display Meaning tinue automatically after the interruption. Current charging power. When the vehicle is charged at a public charg- icon indicates when the maxi- ing station, the charging process may not con- mum charging power of the vehicle tinue automatically after an interruption.
Page 352 MOBILITY Charging the vehicle Setting the departure time Apps menu "Vehicle apps" "Charging" "Departure plan" Select the required departure time. Set the time and day of the week. The hatched area indicates a limited charging Activating the departure time capacity that can occur, for example, due to Apps menu the connected charging infrastructure.
Page 353 Charging the vehicle MOBILITY Deleting location-based charging In order to simplify charging at known charging locations, some of the changed settings can be settings saved by location, e.g. charging mode. Apps menu General "Vehicle apps" "Charging" When the function is activated, some of the settings are automatically saved as soon as "Location-based charging settings"...
Page 354 Service Partner or outside temperatures, for example in a ga- another qualified Service Partner or a spe- rage. cialist workshop. For more information, see www.bmw.com. Extended stationary periods To optimize the life of the high-voltage battery, observe the following: ▷...
Page 355: Wheels And Tyres
Wheels and tyres MOBILITY Wheels and tyres Vehicle equipment Tyre inflation pressure information On the body pillar This chapter describes equipment, systems and functions which are offered or may be of- fered in future on a model-specific basis, even if they are not included in the vehicle in ques- tion.
Page 356 MOBILITY Wheels and tyres but not explicitly mentioned on the label may The tyre inflation pressure information on the be different. Please obtain adequate inflation tyre pressure label on the body pillar only re- pressures in accordance with the tyre manu- lates to cold tyres or tyres at the same temper- facturer's specifications from your tyre dealer.
Page 357 Wheels and tyres MOBILITY Speed code letter in, which serve as an indicator of tyre tread wear. Designation Maximum speed The positions of the wear indicators are identi- fied on the tyre sidewall by TWI, Tread Wear up to 160 km/h, 100 mph Indicator.
Page 358 MOBILITY Wheels and tyres Permissible wheels and tyres or another qualified Service Partner or a spe- cialist workshop. If necessary, have the vehi- cle towed or transported there. Do not repair General damaged tyres. Have them replaced. Depending on the vehicle and equipment, only certain wheel/tyre combinations are suitable.
Page 359 Wheels and tyres MOBILITY New tyres accident. The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends only using wheels and tyres Due to the manufacturing process, new tyres that have been approved as suitable for the do not achieve their full road grip immediately. vehicle type concerned.
Page 360 MOBILITY Wheels and tyres tyres, a sign stating the speed limit for the ▷ Engage the steering wheel lock with the tyres fitted must be displayed in the driver's wheels in the straight-ahead position. field of view. The sign is available from an au- ▷...
Page 361 Wheels and tyres MOBILITY Safety measures ▷ In the luggage compartment under the lug- gage compartment floor. ▷ Park the vehicle on a firm surface and as ▷ In the luggage compartment on the left or far away from moving traffic as possible. right side.
Page 362 MOBILITY Wheels and tyres Preparing the tyre repair kit Unscrew the valve cap from the wheel and screw the connecting piece of the filler hose Insert the tyre sealant bottle into the mount onto the valve. on the housing of the compressor. With the compressor switched off, insert the Turn the tyre sealant bottle clockwise by plug into the socket inside the vehicle inte-...
Page 363 Wheels and tyres MOBILITY prox. 6 bar. Do not turn off the compressor Do not exceed the permitted maximum in this phase. speed of 80 km/h, approx. 50 mph. If possible, do not drive slower than 20 km/h/12 mph. Tyre sealant may spray from the damaged area during the initial wheel rotations.
Page 364 MOBILITY Wheels and tyres other qualified Service Partner or a special- With Tyre Pressure Monitor: using sealant can ist workshop. damage the air pressure sensor. In this case, have the electronics replaced at the next op- Correct the tyre pressure to 2.5 bar. portunity.
Page 365 Wheels and tyres MOBILITY The setting for fitted snow chains is possible Tyre size Wheel size Rim offset (IS) only below 50 km/h, approx. 30 mph. 235/60 R20 8.5J x 20 Safety information 255/50 R21 9J x 21 The information on wheel size and rim offset is WARNING located on the inside of the wheel.
Page 366 MOBILITY Wheels and tyres The current tyre inflation pressures are then ▷ For tyres with special approval: accepted as the nominal pressures. ▷ After every tyre or wheel change, the When operating the system, please also com- system must be reset once the tyre in- ply with the information and notes in the chap- flation pressure is correct.
Page 367 Wheels and tyres MOBILITY After selecting the tyre size, select the load The displayed nominal pressure may vary and status of the vehicle. differ from the value stated in the tyre inflation pressure information on the body pillar of the "Save tyre settings"...
Page 368 Make sure that the tyre settings are correct. An icon with service information is shown on Tyre settings, see page 366. the control display and, if necessary, in the My BMW App. Switch on drive-ready state but do not drive off. Icon Possible cause Reset the tyre inflation pressure: "Perform...
Page 369 Wheels and tyres MOBILITY Messages: for tyres with special In addition, an icon with a Check Control mes- sage is shown on the control display. approval Icon Possible cause General There has been a tyre pressure loss. When a low tyre pressure is indicated, the Dy- namic Stability Control may be turned on.
Page 370 MOBILITY Wheels and tyres If the tyre inflation pressure is too low Measure Reduce your speed and carefully stop the Message vehicle. Avoid heavy braking and sudden steering manoeuvres. A yellow warning light is illuminated in the instrument cluster. Follow the description of what to do when the vehicle gets a flat tyre.
Page 371 Wheels and tyres MOBILITY Flat tyre monitor gered when significant temperature drops oc- cur. After a temperature-related warning, the nom- Principle inal pressures are displayed again on the con- The flat tyre monitor detects a tyre pressure trol display after driving a short distance. loss while driving and issues a warning if the tyre pressure has dropped.
Page 372 MOBILITY Wheels and tyres Initialisation required driving. Repair the flat tyre or replace the wheel. An initialisation must be performed in the following situations: ▷ After adjusting the tyre inflation pressure. Flat tyre message ▷ After tyre/wheel change. A yellow warning light is illuminated in the instrument cluster.
Page 373 Wheels and tyres MOBILITY ▷ A natural, even tyre pressure loss in all four tyres that occurs over time will not be WARNING detected. Therefore check the tyre inflation Supports such as wooden blocks under the pressure at regular intervals. jack can prevent it from achieving its load ca- ▷...
Page 374 The jack of your BMW is maintenance-free. WARNING Please observe the information marked on the jack.
Page 375 Wheels and tyres MOBILITY On a level surface ▷ Locking wheel bolt, arrow 1. ▷ Adapter, arrow 2. Place chocks or other suitable objects in front of and behind the wheel diagonally opposite to the one being changed. Unscrewing Place the adapter on the locking wheel bolt. On a slight downhill gradient Unscrew the locking wheel bolt.
Page 376 MOBILITY Wheels and tyres ▷ If necessary, set up the hazard triangle or Hold the jack with one hand, arrow 1, and hazard warning lamp at an appropriate dis- grasp the jack crank handle or lever with tance. your other hand, arrow 2. ▷...
Page 377 Wheels and tyres MOBILITY Make sure that the jack base is extended No more than one emergency spare wheel vertically and at right angles underneath may be fitted. the jacking point. Unscrew the wheel bolts. Remove the wheel. Put on the new wheel or emergency spare wheel and tighten at least two wheel bolts crosswise until finger-tight.
Page 378 MOBILITY Wheels and tyres Inserting the emergency spare intended for short-term use until the defective wheel has been replaced. wheel Stow the emergency wheel and the wheel General change set in the bag. Only fit one emergency spare wheel at most. Place the bag in the luggage compartment.
Page 379: Bonnet
Bonnet MOBILITY Bonnet Vehicle equipment This chapter describes equipment, systems and functions which are offered or may be of- fered in future on a model-specific basis, even if they are not included in the vehicle in ques- tion. For further information: Vehicle equipment, see page 8.
Page 380: Operating Fluids
MOBILITY Operating fluids Operating fluids Vehicle equipment Safety information This chapter describes equipment, systems WARNING and functions which are offered or may be of- Some antifreeze additives can contain toxic fered in future on a model-specific basis, even substances, and are flammable. There is a if they are not included in the vehicle in ques- risk of fire and danger of injury.
Page 381 Operating fluids MOBILITY Topping up washer fluid To open the container, press on the lower edge of the emblem on the bonnet. The lid will open if the vehicle is unlocked. Malfunction Using undiluted screenwash concentrate or antifreeze additive based on alcohol may re- sult in false readings at low temperatures be- low -15 ℃, +5 ℉.
Page 382: Maintenance
Condition Based Service determines the main- Vehicle equipment, see page 8. tenance requirement using sensors and spe- cial algorithms which monitor the conditions in BMW Maintenance System which the vehicle is used. The maintenance requirement is determined, taking into account the individual usage profile Principle of the vehicle.
Page 383 Remove devices connected to the on-board di- is saved both in the vehicle and in the central agnostic socket before locking the vehicle. IT systems of BMW AG, Munich. Safety information After a change of registered keeper, the new owner will be able to view the data entered in the electronic service history.
Page 384 MOBILITY Maintenance Position There is an on-board diagnostic socket on the driver’s side for reading out vehicle data. Recycling vehicle The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends returning the vehicle to a collection point nom- inated by the manufacturer at the end of its life cycle.
Page 385: Replacing Parts
Replacing parts MOBILITY Replacing parts Vehicle equipment NOTICE Windscreen wipers which are folded away This chapter describes equipment, systems from the windscreen can become trapped if and functions which are offered or may be of- the bonnet is opened. There is a risk of ma- fered in future on a model-specific basis, even terial damage.
Page 386 MOBILITY Replacing parts Safety information The wiper arm has connections for window wiper fluid and heating. Insert the connec- tions correctly into the new wiper blade WARNING Insert the new wiper blade and press it Concentrated laserlight can cause irritation into the holder until it audibly engages or lasting damage to the retina of the eye.
Page 387 Replacing parts MOBILITY Hazard icons another qualified Service Partner or a specialist workshop. The following hazard icons can be found on the vehicle battery: Safety information Icon Meaning No smoking, no naked flames, DANGER no sparks. Touching live components can result in an electric shock.
Page 388 MOBILITY Replacing parts Notes on removal ▷ Parking brake, see page 143. ▷ With memory function: save positions Observe the following notes on removing the again. vehicle battery: ▷ Time: update. ▷ Park the vehicle and switch off consumers. ▷ Date: update.
Page 389 The fuses are located at different positions in the vehicle. Information on fuse assignment, as well as the positions of the fuse boxes, is available on the Internet: fusecard.bmw.com. Safety information WARNING Incorrect or repaired fuses can overload elec- trical cables and components. There is a risk of fire.
Page 390: Help In Case Of A Breakdown
The first-aid kit is housed in the luggage com- partment. BMW Emergency Service Principle BMW Group Roadside Assistance can be con- tacted if assistance is needed in the event of a breakdown. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A7AFB2 - II/23...
Page 391 Con- In the event of a breakdown, data on the vehi- trol Display. cle's condition is sent to BMW Roadside Assis- tance. It is possible that malfunctions can be Teleservice Assistance remedied directly.
Page 392 Starting BMW Accident Assistance the system. If an accident is detected automatically General A BMW Accident Assistance text message is Depending on the equipment and the national- shown on the control display. market version, the vehicle may have an emer- gency call system.
Page 393 The LED flashes green when the connec- call centre. tion to the emergency call has been estab- Even if no emergency call through BMW is lished. possible, in some cases an emergency call When an emergency call is made, data is...
Page 394 Help in case of a breakdown Overview When an emergency call is made through BMW, data such as the vehicle's current position, if this can be determined, is sent to the emergency call centre in order to de- cide what rescue measures are required.
Page 395 Help in case of a breakdown MOBILITY Safety information Using the fire extinguisher To use the fire extinguisher, follow the manu- facturer's instructions on the fire extinguisher WARNING and the information supplied with it. Incorrect use of the fire extinguisher can cause injury.
Page 396 MOBILITY Help in case of a breakdown Safety information Safety information DANGER WARNING Touching live components can result in an Individual functions may malfunction when electric shock. There is a danger of injury or tow-starting or towing away with activa- danger to life.
Page 397 Help in case of a breakdown MOBILITY For rolling or pushing the vehicle, see page 136. WARNING Different levels of braking may occur during Recovery vehicle tow-starting/towing away with adaptive recu- peration. There is a risk of accident. Deacti- vate adaptive recuperation before tow-start- ing/towing away.
Page 398 MOBILITY Help in case of a breakdown Towing eye Safety information General NOTICE If the towing eye is not used as intended, the vehicle or towing eye may be damaged. There is a risk of material damage. Observe the notes on using the towing eye. Thread for towing eye Always keep the screw-on towing eye in the vehicle.
Page 399: Care
Care MOBILITY Care Vehicle equipment NOTICE The charging socket outlet may be damaged This chapter describes equipment, systems when the charging socket flap is open while and functions which are offered or may be of- washing. There is a risk of material damage. fered in future on a model-specific basis, even Close the charging socket flap before wash- if they are not included in the vehicle in ques-...
Page 400 MOBILITY Care Automatic car washes Entering a car wash Safety information NOTICE The selector lever position P is automatically NOTICE engaged when standby state is switched off. The wheels are locked. There is a risk of If high-pressure washers are used, water material damage.
Page 401 General surface to become prematurely brittle. BMW recommends using care and cleaning To protect against discolouration, for example products from BMW. Suitable care products from clothing, clean and care for the leather are available from an authorised Service Part- approximately every two months.
Page 402 MOBILITY Care Immediately remove aggressive substances, ▷ Avoid applying excessive pressure and such as sunscreen, to prevent the fabric from do not use abrasive materials. being altered or discoloured. ▷ Use a dry, clean antistatic microfibre cloth for cleaning displays. Safety information ▷...
Page 403 Care MOBILITY Wiper blades Carpets and floor mats The wiper blades are cleaned by using the window washer system. WARNING Avoid additional manual cleaning of the wiper Objects in the driver's footwell can restrict the blades to prevent a reduction in wipe quality. pedal travel or block a pedal that has been pressed.
Page 404 MOBILITY Care "Camera cleaning" Select the desired setting. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A7AFB2 - II/23 OwnersManuals2.com...
Page 405 Care MOBILITY Online Edition for Part no. 01405A7AFB2 - II/23 OwnersManuals2.com...
Page 406: Reference
Dimensions can vary depending on the model In addition, the height of the vehicle may vary, version, equipment or country-specific meas- for example, due to tyres and load. urement method. BMW iX Width with mirrors mm (in) 2230 (87.8) Width without mirrors mm (in) 1967 (77.4)
Page 407 Rear axle load limit kg (lb) 1780 (3924) Permitted roof load kg (lb) 75 (165) iX M60 powered by BMW M Vehicle kerb weight ready for use, with 75 kg load, no kg (lb) 2670 (5886) optional equipment Permitted total weight...
Page 408 REFERENCE Technical data iX M60 powered by BMW M Payload kg (lb) 565 (1246) Front axle load limit kg (lb) 1530 (3373) Rear axle load limit kg (lb) 1794 (3955) Permitted roof load kg (lb) 75 (165) Trailer operation iX xDrive40 Trailer loads according to EU operating permit.
Page 409 Permitted total weight, towing vehicle kg (lb) 3245 (7154) iX M60 powered by BMW M Trailer loads according to EU operating permit. Consult an authorised Service Partner or another qualified Service Partner or a specialist workshop about options for increasing the loads.
Page 410: Seats For Child Restraint Systems
REFERENCE Seats for child restraint systems Seats for child restraint systems Vehicle equipment Information for manufacturers of child seats This chapter describes equipment, systems and functions which are offered or may be of- General fered in future on a model-specific basis, even if they are not included in the vehicle in ques- Information about which child restraint sys- tion.
Page 411 Seats for child restraint systems REFERENCE Seat number Position in the vehicle Third-row seating centre Third-row seating right Right-hand drive vehicles: suitability of child restraint systems for each vehicle seat Seat position 1 – Airbag ON 1 – Airbag OFF 3 Seat position suitable for universal fasten- No Yes Yes Yes ing with a belt.
Page 412: Appendix
REFERENCE Appendix Appendix General Brunei Basis Central Platform Here is where any updates to the Owner's Handbook for the vehicle are listed. Updates after going to press After the Integrated Owner's Handbook in the vehicle went to press, the following chap- ters were updated in the printed Owner's Handbook: ▷...
Page 413 Appendix REFERENCE Mexico HeadUnit El número de certificado de homologación del Instituto Federal de Comunicaciones es RLVBMMG22-2522. Serbia Basis Central Platform И005 21 Basis Central Platform Dealer ID = DA0089862/12. TA RTTE = ER94289/21 Model: BCP-01 Type: Basic Central Platform Online Edition for Part no.
Page 414: Everything From A To Z
Access aid, Exit aid Air distribution, manual Accessories and parts Air pressure, tyres AC charging station, see Vehicle charging Air quality Accident Assistance, see BMW Accident Assis- Air recirculation function tance Air suspension, see Two-axle ride level con- Accident, conduct trol...
Page 415 BMW iDrive Automatic time setting BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant Automatic unlocking BMW Live Cockpit Plus, see BMW Curved Dis- Automating habits, BMW Intelligent Personal play Assistant BMW Live Cockpit Professional, see BMW AUTO programme, automatic air condition-...
Page 416 BMW Services, see Owner's Handbook for Cameras, see Sensors in the vehicle Navigation, Entertainment, Communication Can holder, front, see Cup holder, front BMW SIM Reader, see Owner’s Handbook for Can holder, rear, see Cup holder, rear Navigation, Entertainment, Communication Care BMW Theatre Screen, see Owner’s Manual for...
Page 417 Control display, brightness Climate comfort laminated glass Control display, pop-ups Climate comfort windscreen Controller Climate control Control systems, driving stability Closing with a smartphone, see BMW Digital Conveyor car wash Coolant Closing with the Key Card Cooling, maximum Coasting Cooling system...
Page 418 Navigation, Entertainment, Communication Drinks holder, rear, see Cup holder, rear Detecting traffic lights Drive-off Assistant, see Dynamic Stability Con- Diagnostic connection trol Digital Key, see BMW Digital Key Drive off monitoring Digit input, iDrive Drive-off support Dimensions Drive position B...
Page 419 Driver profiles, welcome display Electronic Stability Programme ESP, see Dy- Drive sound, see BMW IconicSounds namic Stability Control Driving Emergency assistance, see BMW Accident As- Driving Assistant, refer to Collision warning sistance systems Emergency assistance, see BMW Roadside Driving comfort...
Page 420 Filling pressure, tyres General driving notes Filter, see Interior filter Gesture control Finding charging stations, see Owner's Gestures, see BMW gesture control Handbook for Navigation, Entertainment, Glare protection, see Sun visor Communication Glass sunroof Fine wood parts, care...
Page 421 Help in case of a breakdown Indicator lights High-beam Assistant Individual air distribution High-beam headlight Individual settings, see BMW ID High-voltage battery, alarm signal Inductive charging, smartphone, see Wireless High-voltage battery, charging status dis- charging tray play...
Page 422 Lights and bulbs Lights, care Light switch Kenaf, care List, instrument cluster, see Selection lists Key Card Live Cockpit Plus, see BMW Curved Display Keyless Go, see Comfort Access Live Cockpit Professional, see BMW Curved Key, mechanical Display Key, see Vehicle key...
Page 423 Malfunction, vehicle key Multifunction steering wheel, buttons Manoeuvre Assistant Music track, gesture control Manually unlock doors, see Integrated key My BMW app, see Owner’s Handbook for Nav- Manual operation, air distribution igation, Entertainment, Communication Manual operation, amount of air My Modes...
Page 424 REFERENCE Everything from A to Z Opening with a smartphone, see BMW Digital Particulate filter, see Interior filter Partition net Opening with the Key Card Part replacement Operating condition of the vehicle Parts and accessories Operating menus, see BMW iDrive...
Page 425 Restraint systems for children, see Carrying Rear fog light, replacing, see Lights and children safely bulbs Restricted Driving, see BMW Digital Key Rear light, replacing, see Lights and bulbs Rest state, see Operating condition of the vehi- Rear luggage rack...
Page 426 Service, see BMW Roadside Assistance Safe Exit, see Exit warning Service, see Service requirements Safe seating position Servotronic Safe Share function, see BMW Digital Key SET button, see Cruise Control Systems Safety and warning, refer to Collision warning Set clock systems...
Page 427 Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Smartphone, see Owner's Handbook for Navi- Status indicator, tyres gation, Entertainment, Communication Status information, iDrive Snaking movement of the trailer, see Trailer Status of the Owner's Handbook Stability Control Status, vehicle Snapshot camera, see Interior camera Steering assistance, see Servotronic Snow chains Steering column adjustment...
Page 428 REFERENCE Everything from A to Z Tensioning strap, see Lashing eyes in the lug- Trailer tow hitch view gage compartment Travel & Comfort System Tensioning straps, luggage compartment Tread, tyres Tilt alarm sensor Trip data Tilting down, front passenger's mirror, see Au- Trip odometer, see Trip data tomatic parking function Trips on poor road surfaces...
Page 429 Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Updates after going to press Voice input, see BMW Intelligent Personal As- Upgrade, see Remote Software Upgrade sistant Upper retaining strap, top tether Volume, gesture control Urban Cruise Control, see Traffic light detec- Volume, see Owner's Handbook for Naviga-...
Page 430 REFERENCE Everything from A to Z Wheels and tyres, exchange Widgets, iDrive Widgets, instrument cluster, see Central indica- tion range Width, vehicle Window glass, defrosting Window lifters Windscreen, air conditioning function Windscreen, defrosting Windscreen washer jets Windscreen washing system, see Wiper sys- Windscreen wiper, fold-out position Windscreen wipers Windscreen wipers, see Wiper system...
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Page 436 BMW DRIVER'S GUIDE APP. YOUR DIGITAL VEHICLE INFORMATION. The BMW Driver's Guide app tells you all about your vehicle's equipment and offers additional content and functions: Everything you need to know about navigation, entertainment and communication Photo-realistic animated content demonstrating various vehicle functions Keyword search 360°...

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