Page 1 LINK: CONTENT & A-Z The Ultimate Driving Machine® OWNER'S MANUAL. BMW 2 SERIES GRAN COUPE. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A37F24 - VI/21...
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Page 3 The more familiar you are with your vehicle, the better control you will have on the road. We therefore strongly suggest: Read this Owner's Manual before starting off in your new BMW. Also use the Integrated Owner's Manual in your vehicle. It contains important notes on ve‐...
Page 4: Table Of Contents
On the road ........................CONTROLS Dashboard ........................Sensors of the vehicle ....................Operating state of the vehicle ..................iDrive ..........................BMW Remote Software Upgrade ................General settings ......................Personal settings ......................Connections ........................Opening and closing ..................... Seats, mirrors and steering wheel ................
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Page 6: Notes Information
Internet Validity of the Owner's Manual Vehicle information and general information on BMW, for instance, on technology, are available Production of the vehicle on the Internet: www.bmwusa.com. At the time of production at the plant, the printed Owner's Manual is the most current resource.
Page 7 ››...‹‹ Responses generated by the voice Owner's Manuals. activation system. Your BMW service center is happy to answer any Action steps questions that you may have about the features and options applicable to your vehicle. Action steps to be carried out are presented as a numbered list.
Page 8 The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends of the printed Owner's Manual for the vehicle. that you entrust corresponding procedures to a BMW center. If you choose to use another serv‐ After a software update in the ice facility, BMW recommends use of a facility that performs work, e.g., maintenance and repair,...
Page 9 State of California to Specifications for maintenance measures: cause cancer and birth defects or other repro‐ ▷ BMW Maintenance system. ductive harm. To minimize exposure, avoid ▷ Maintenance Booklet, available online and ac‐ breathing exhaust, do not idle the engine ex‐...
Page 10 Information NOTES Refer to section on engine oil change regarding nical information. Information about the vehicle recommended service intervals for oil changes. condition, component usage, maintenance rec‐ ommendations, events or faults can be stored temporarily or permanently. Data memory This information generally documents the state of a component, a module, a system, or the sur‐...
Page 11 Information NOTES qualified service center or repair shop performs The sound and picture from the mobile device repair or servicing work. can be played back and displayed through the multimedia system. Certain information is trans‐ Data entry and data transmission ferred to the mobile device at the same time.
Page 12 Information NOTES Any collection, processing, and use of personal This data can help provide a better understand‐ data above and beyond that needed to provide ing of the circumstances in which crashes and the services must always be based on a legal injuries occur.
Page 13 Na‐ tional Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA, in addition to notifying BMW of North America, LLC, P.O. Box 1227, Westwood, New Jersey 07675-1227, Telephone 1-800-831-1117.
Page 14: Owner's Manual Media
Owner's Manual media NOTES Owner's Manual media Vehicle features and Manual for the vehicle will contain the latest in‐ formation. options Printed Owner's Manual This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ cific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features and functions that are Concept not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due The printed Owner's Manual describes all stand‐...
Page 15 Owner's Manual media NOTES Scrolling through the Owner's Manual Turn the Controller, until the next or previous contents are displayed. Context help General information The Integrated Owner's Manual can be ac‐ cessed from any menu. Depending on the se‐ lected function, either the associated description or the main menu of the Integrated Owner's Manual will be displayed.
Page 16: Quick Reference Entering
Entering QUICK REFERENCE Entering Opening and closing Buttons for the central locking system Buttons on the vehicle key Overview 1 Unlocking Buttons for the central locking system. 2 Locking 3 Opening the trunk lid Locking 4 Panic mode, pathway lighting Press the button with the front doors closed.
Page 17 Entering QUICK REFERENCE Comfort Access Opening the trunk lid with no-touch activation Principle Principle The vehicle can be accessed without operating The trunk lid can be opened with no-touch acti‐ the vehicle key. vation using the vehicle key you are carrying. Carrying the vehicle key with you, e.g., in your pants pocket, is sufficient.
Page 18 Entering QUICK REFERENCE Driver's door Depending on the setting, the doors may also be unlocked. Closing Close the trunk lid manually. Displays, control elements In the vicinity of the steering wheel 1 Power windows, safety switch 2 Central locking system 3 Seats, comfort features 4 Exterior mirrors 5 opening the trunk lid...
Page 19 Entering QUICK REFERENCE Buttons on the Controller Button Function Go to the main menu. Go to Apps menu. Go to the Media/Radio menu. Go to the Communication menu. Go to navigation map. Go to destination input menu for navi‐ gation. Go to the previous display.
Page 20: Set-Up And Use
Set-up and use QUICK REFERENCE Set-up and use Seats, mirrors and steering Adjusting the distance: M Sport seat The distance to the back of the head is adjusted wheel via the backrest tilt. Electrically adjustable seats Adjusting the exterior mirrors 1 Forward/backward, height, seat tilt 1 Adjusting 2 Backrest tilt...
Page 21 Set-up and use QUICK REFERENCE Memory function Button Function Press once: changes the sta‐ Principle tion/track. The following settings can be stored and, if nec‐ Press and hold: fast forward/ essary, retrieved using the memory function: rewind the track. ▷ Seat position.
Page 22 Set-up and use QUICK REFERENCE Connecting a mobile phone Dialing a number "COM" General information If necessary, "Telephone" After the mobile phone is connected once to the "Dial number:" vehicle, the mobile phone can be operated using Enter the numbers. iDrive and the steering wheel buttons.
Page 23 Set-up and use QUICK REFERENCE A control number is displayed. Compare the control number displayed on the Control Display with the control number on the display of the mobile device, and con‐ firm that the two match. "Use Apple CarPlay" The iPhone is connected to the vehicle and dis‐...
Page 24: On The Road
On the road QUICK REFERENCE On the road Driving Releasing With drive-ready state switched on: Drive readiness Steptronic transmission: press the switch while the brake is pressed or selector lever posi‐ tion P is set. Turning on drive readiness The LED and indicator light turn off. The parking brake is released.
Page 25 On the road QUICK REFERENCE Steptronic transmission, Sport A selector lever lock prevents the inadvertent shifting to selector lever position R or the inad‐ program and manual mode vertent shifting from selector lever position P. Engage selector lever position R only when the vehicle is stationary.
Page 26 On the road QUICK REFERENCE High beams, headlight flasher Icon Function Right roadside parking light. Left roadside parking light. Window wiper system Turn on window wiper system Press the lever forward or pull it backward. ▷ High beams on, arrow 1. The high beams light up when the low beams are switched on.
Page 27 On the road QUICK REFERENCE Cleaning the windshield ▷ Turn off: press the lever down until it reaches the 0 position. ▷ Flick wipe: press the lever down from the 0 position. Activate/deactivate rain sensor Pull the lever. Climate control Automatic climate control Activate: press the lever up once from its 0 posi‐...
Page 28 On the road QUICK REFERENCE Intermediate stop Automatic climate control with enhanced features Refueling Button Function Fuel cap Temperature. To open the fuel filler flap, press on the rear edge, arrow. The fuel filler flap opens. Air recirculation mode. Maximum cooling. AUTO program.
Page 29 The friction during hard braking may produce brake dust and make the rims dirty. Brake dust Observe the quantity to be added in the mes‐ can be removed by cleaning the rims. BMW rec‐ sage. ommends using vehicle care and cleaning prod‐...
Page 30 The BMW Assist Concierge service offers infor‐ mation on events, filling stations or hotels, and provides phone numbers and addresses. Many hotels can be booked directly by the BMW Con‐ cierge service. The Concierge service is part of the optional BMW Assist Response Center.
Page 31 On the road QUICK REFERENCE Online Edition for Part no. 01405A37F24 - VI/21...
Page 32: Dashboard
Dashboard CONTROLS Dashboard Vehicle features and not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected options or country versions. This options also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐ tems. When using these functions and systems, This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ the applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐...
Page 33 Dashboard CONTROLS Front fog lights 168 Manual Speed Limiter 194 Light switch 163 Depending on the equipment: Cruise control on/off 196 Lights off Daytime driving lights 165 Parking lights 164 Depending on the equipment: Active Cruise Control on/off 198 Automatic headlight control 163 Cruise control: to store the speed Adaptive light functions 165 Speed Limit Assistant: accept sug‐...
Page 34 Dashboard CONTROLS 12 Steering column stalk, right Steering wheel heating 115 Wipers 133 15 Adjusting the steering wheel 115 Rain sensor 133 Unlocking the hood 300 Cleaning the windshield and head‐ Opening the trunk lid 96 lights 134 Horn, entire surface 18 Glove compartment 247 In the vicinity of the center console 1 Control Display 46 5 Automatic climate...
Page 35 Dashboard CONTROLS Parking brake 129 Turning drive readiness state on/ off 124 Automatic Hold 129 Auto Start/Stop function 124 Driving Dynamics Control 127 Parking assistance systems 206 SPORT driving mode COMFORT driving mode DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 190 ECO PRO driving mode 12 Steptronic transmission: selector lever 135 In the vicinity of the headliner Operating the electric glass sun‐...
Page 36 Dashboard CONTROLS Emergency Call, SOS 317 Online Edition for Part no. 01405A37F24 - VI/21...
Page 37: Sensors Of The Vehicle
Sensors of the vehicle CONTROLS Sensors of the vehicle Vehicle features and Cameras options Cameras behind the windshield This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ cific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features and functions that are not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected options or country versions.
Page 38 Sensors of the vehicle CONTROLS System limits of the radar ▷ If the camera lens is dirty or damaged. sensors ▷ When driving toward bright lights or strong reflections, e.g., because of a setting sun. The radar sensors may not be fully functional or ▷...
Page 39 Sensors of the vehicle CONTROLS Ultrasonic sensors, side ▷ With objects with corners, edges, and smooth surfaces. ▷ With objects with a fine surface structure such as fences. ▷ For objects with porous surfaces. ▷ With small and low objects, for instance boxes.
Page 40: Operating State Of The Vehicle
Operating state of the vehicle CONTROLS Operating state of the vehicle Vehicle features and Safety information options Warning This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and cific and optional features offered with the series. possibly roll away.
Page 41 Operating state of the vehicle CONTROLS Display in the instrument cluster ▷ After several minutes, if no operation takes place on the vehicle. OFF is displayed in the instru‐ ▷ If the charge state of the vehicle battery is ment cluster. The drivetrain is low.
Page 42 Operating state of the vehicle CONTROLS ▷ Set the parking brake. Additional information: ▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope, Instrument cluster with enhanced features: turn the front wheels in the direction of the Power gauge, refer to page 151. curb.
Page 43: Idrive
Via the Controller. All functions of the entertainment system, ▷ Via the touchscreen. e.g., radio stations or connection with external ▷ Via the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant. devices. ▷ Depending on the equipment: with the ges‐ ture control. Communication Phone and message functions, e-mail and Safety information calendar, and also the connection and manage‐...
Page 44 Management of apps, access to apps and ve‐ hicle functions. Additional apps and vehicle func‐ Several menu items are preceded by a check‐ tions can be purchased from the BMW Store. box. The checkbox indicates whether the func‐ tion is activated or deactivated. Selecting the Widgets menu item activates or deactivates the function.
Page 45 iDrive CONTROLS Icon Meaning Icon Meaning Roaming is active. Stop. Locating is active. Data protection. SMS text message received. Destination guidance active. Message received. Passengers on board. Reminder. Do not disturb. Sending not possible. Programmable memory buttons Entertainment symbols General information The iDrive functions can be stored on the pro‐...
Page 46 iDrive CONTROLS Executing a function Control Display Press the button. Safety information The function will work immediately. This means, for instance that the number is dialed when a NOTICE phone number is selected. Objects in the area in the front of the Control Display can shift and damage the Control Dis‐...
Page 47 iDrive CONTROLS Controller Buttons on the Controller Button Function General information The buttons can be used to open the menus di‐ Go to the main menu. rectly. The Controller can be used to select menu items and enter the settings. Go to Apps menu.
Page 48 iDrive CONTROLS Selecting a menu Adjusting contents Depending on the equipment, the contents of Selecting menu items menus "MEDIA", "COM" and "NAV" can be ad‐ justed, for instance to remove the entries of Turn the Controller until the desired menu functions that are not used from the menu.
Page 49 iDrive CONTROLS Deleting Entering special characters Icon Function Input Operation Press the Controller: delete letter or Delete a charac‐ Swipe to the left on the number. ter. touchpad. Hold the Controller down: delete all let‐ Enter a blank Swipe to the right in the ters or numbers.
Page 50 iDrive CONTROLS Opening the main menu ▷ To show the display bar, pull down the dis‐ play bar at the top edge of the screen. Tap on the icon. ▷ To hide the display bar, pull up the display bar at the top edge of the screen.
Page 51 The microphone on the driver's side is active. ▷ BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant is availa‐ ▷ Say the wake word ›Hello BMW‹ or a personal ble depending on the national-market ver‐ wake word. sion. The microphones on the driver's or front pas‐...
Page 52 General information tivation word from connected third-party provid‐ ers can be used. Speaking the wake word ›Hello BMW‹ or the per‐ sonal wake word will start the system. "CAR" "Settings" Preset wake word "General settings"...
Page 53 iDrive CONTROLS Function examples The voice control system and the feedback it provides does not replace the printed or Integrated Owner's Manual. The speech recog‐ Vehicle status and vehicle information nition and quality of the feedback may vary. ▷ ›Is my tire pressure still OK?‹ ›How can the passenger airbag be deactivated‹...
Page 54 iDrive CONTROLS "Response length" The device must be connected via Apple Car‐ Play or Android Auto. Select the desired setting. Speaking during voice output Press and hold the button on the steering wheel for approx. 3 seconds. It is possible to answer during inquiries of the The voice activation of the smartphone is ac‐...
Page 55 ▷ Execute gestures clearly. ▷ The gestures can also be executed from the BMW Gesture Control front-passenger side. Principle Several iDrive functions can be operated by hand motion using BMW Gesture Control. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A37F24 - VI/21...
Page 56 iDrive CONTROLS Possible gestures Gesture Operation Function Move index finger forward and backward in the direc‐ Accept call. tion of the screen. Select a highlighted entry in a list during voice control. Confirm pop-up. Move hand across the width of the Control Display in Reject call.
Page 57 iDrive CONTROLS Gesture Operation Function Move fist with thumb extended to right left back and Forward Skip function. forth. The next title is played. Stretch out five fingers, form a fist and stretch five fin‐ Individually assignable ges‐ gers out again. ture.
Page 58: Bmw Remote Software Upgrade
Standby must be turned on to search for a soft‐ or quality improvements available. ware upgrade. General information Automatic search BMW recommends performing the Remote The vehicle regularly searches for updates in the Software Upgrade as soon as it becomes availa‐ background. ble.
Page 59 Display in the vehicle: Via BMW app "CAR" If an upgrade is available, information about the "Settings" new software version is displayed in the BMW "General settings" app. "Remote Software Upgrade" The data for the upgrade can then be down‐...
Page 60: Validity Of The Owner's Manual
Remove connected devices from the OBD socket. In the event of a malfunction, follow the instruc‐ tions on the control display or in the BMW app. Starting installation If the malfunction cannot be remedied, contact a The upgrade can be installed when all prerequi‐...
Page 61: After A Software Update In The Vehicle
BMW Remote Software Upgrade CONTROLS After a software update in the vehicle After a vehicle software update, such as via Re‐ mote Software Upgrade, the Integrated Owner's Manual for the vehicle will contain the latest in‐ formation. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A37F24 - VI/21...
Page 62: General Settings
General settings CONTROLS General settings Vehicle features and Setting the time format options "CAR" "Settings" This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ "General settings" cific and optional features offered with the series. "Date and time" It also describes features and functions that are "Time format:"...
Page 63: General Information
General settings CONTROLS Setting the date format Resetting trip data "CAR" "CAR" "Settings" "Settings" "General settings" "General settings" "Date and time" "Reset trip data" "Date format:" Select the desired setting. Select the desired setting. Speed warning Language Principle Setting the system language The speed warning can be used to set a speed limit.
Page 64 Communication messages, for example e- "Displays" mails, SMS text messages or reminders. "Control display" ▷ Messages, for instance from the BMW app. "Brightness at night" ▷ Messages from the manufacturer of the vehi‐ Press the Controller. cle, for instance technical information or im‐...
Page 65 "Settings" Select the desired setting. Display, notifications General information The BMW Intelligent Personal Assistants allows the configuration of the range of messages that will be displayed. Depending on the situation, the desired condition can be activated. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A37F24 - VI/21...
Page 66: Personal Settings
Phone book. The vehicle offers different services, whose use ▷ Online data, for instance Favorites, cookies. requires a data transfer to BMW or a service pro‐ ▷ Office data, for instance voice memos. vider. The data transmission can be deactivated ▷...
Page 67 If the set-up assistant was opened in the in the driver's profile can be synchronized with guest profile: create driver profile. the personal BMW ConnectedDrive account. It is ▷ Pairing mobile devices with the vehicle. thereby possible to use these settings in other ▷...
Page 68 In the following cases the guest profile is auto‐ Scanning the displayed QR code will accept matically active: the access data for the ConnectedDrive ac‐ count from the BMW app. ▷ A driver profile has not been created yet. ▷...
Page 69 ConnectedDrive account. This means that it is possible to use the "CAR" personal settings in other BMW vehicles with "Driver profiles" ConnectedDrive access as well, if this function is Tilt the Controller to the right.
Page 70 "Avatar" Select the desired profile picture. ConnectedDrive countries: The profile image is transferred from the Con‐ nectedDrive customer portal or the BMW app. Deleting the driver profile "CAR" "Driver profiles" Tilt the Controller to the right.
Page 71: Connections
Connections CONTROLS Connections Vehicle features and not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected options or country versions. This options also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐ tems. When using these functions and systems, This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ the applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐...
Page 72 Connections CONTROLS Function Connection type Symbol in the device list Apple CarPlay: Bluetooth and WLAN. Using apps via iDrive and via voice op‐ eration. Android Auto: Bluetooth and WLAN. Using apps via iDrive and via voice op‐ eration. Displaying the vehicle identification The following connection types require one-time pairing with the vehicle: number and software part number...
Page 73 Bluetooth audio. phones via Bluetooth®. WLAN in the vehicle, Wi-Fi hotspot. ▷ "Apps" Apps. With the installed BMW app, apps from the smartphone can be displayed in the Screen Mirroring. vehicle. Apple CarPlay. ▷ "Wi-Fi®"...
Page 74 Connections CONTROLS Bluetooth connection Frequently Asked Questions All requirements are met and all required steps were completed in the specified order. Despite Functional requirements that, the mobile device does not function as ex‐ ▷ Compatible device with Bluetooth interface. pected. Compatible devices, refer to page 72.
Page 75 Connections CONTROLS WLAN connection ▷ Transmission of the telephone book entries is not yet complete. ▷ It is possible that only the telephone book en‐ General information tries of the mobile phone or the SIM card are For certain applications, such as apps, the data transmitted.
Page 76 Connections CONTROLS Connecting a device to the Tilt the Controller to the right. Internet via the Wi-Fi hotspot "Settings" "Internet connection" Using the Internet for the first time via the Wi- Fi hotspot requires registration and possibly a Select the desired setting. data volume purchase from a service provider.
Page 77 Connections CONTROLS Apple CarPlay© Operation preparation For more information, refer to the Integrated Owner's Manual or the Owner's Manual for Navi‐ gation, Entertainment, Communication. Principle Frequently Asked Questions CarPlay allows certain functions of a compatible Apple iPhone to be used via Siri voice control All requirements are met and all required steps and iDrive.
Page 78 Connections CONTROLS Frequently Asked Questions Android smartphone with Android 11, regard‐ less of the manufacturer. All requirements are met and all required steps ▷ Compatible devices, refer to page 72. were completed in the specified order. Despite that, the mobile device does not function as ex‐ ▷...
Page 79 Connections CONTROLS ▷ Do not use force when plugging the connec‐ Additional information: tor into the USB port. USB port, refer to page 243. ▷ Use a flexible adapter cable. ▷ Protect the USB device against mechanical damage. ▷ Due to the large number of USB devices available on the market, it cannot be guaran‐...
Page 80: Opening And Closing
Opening and closing CONTROLS Opening and closing Vehicle features and burns. There is an injury hazard or danger to life. Keep the vehicle key and batteries out of options reach for children. Immediately seek medical help if there is any suspicion that a battery or This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐...
Page 81 Opening and closing CONTROLS There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not If, due to the settings, only the driver's door and leave children or animals unattended in the ve‐ fuel filler flap were unlocked, press the button on hicle.
Page 82 Opening and closing CONTROLS Locking the vehicle Switching on the interior and exterior lighting Close the driver's door. Press the button on the vehicle key with Press the button on the vehicle key. the vehicle locked. The following functions are executed: The function is not available for the first 10 sec‐...
Page 83 Opening and closing CONTROLS cover with a lever movement of the integrated key, arrow 2. NOTICE During opening, the trunk lid pivots back and up. There is a risk of damage to property, among other potential damage. Make sure that the area of movement of the trunk lid is clear during opening and closing.
Page 84 Place the vehicle key in a different location. ▷ The options provided by the Remote Serv‐ ices of the BMW app include the ability to In the case of interference, the vehicle can also lock and unlock a vehicle. be unlocked and locked from the outside with the integrated key.
Page 85: In The Vehicle
A vehicle key must be located in the vehicle to deactivate the Key Card. Warning When BMW Digital Key is activated for the vehi‐ For some country versions, unlocking from the cle, a digital key can be used instead of the vehi‐...
Page 86 BMW Digital Key paired digital keys. Unlocking and locking the Principle vehicle BMW Digital Key allows the vehicle to be un‐ locked and locked, as well as started, with a compatible smartphone. General information The availability of the BMW Digital Key depends on the equipment and national-market version.
Page 87 The proof of authorization can be started via the BMW app or via the activation code in the corre‐ sponding smartphone function, for instance the Warning Wallet app. Both vehicle keys must be located in Unattended children or animals in the vehicle the vehicle to be enabled.
Page 88 For more information, refer to the Con‐ nectedDrive portal and the BMW app. Reset the function To reset the BMW Digital Key function, an au‐ Authentication thorized vehicle key must be located in the vehi‐ Depending on the recipient’s smartphone model, cle.
Page 89 CONTROLS The digital remote control key must be enabled Place the smartphone centered into the tray again to be able to use BMW Digital Key again. and slide down behind the holding clasp. "CAR" Press the Start/Stop button to start the en‐...
Page 90 Opening and closing CONTROLS Safety information Locking/unlocking via the door lock Pull and hold the door handle outward with Warning one hand. For some country versions, unlocking from the inside is only possible with special knowledge. Persons who spend a lengthy time in the vehi‐ cle while being exposed to extreme tempera‐...
Page 91 ▷ The fuel filler flap remains unlocked. ▷ Unlocking and locking the vehicle using the ▷ The vehicle is not secured against theft when BMW Digital Key. locking. ▷ Opening trunk lid. ▷ Open trunk lid with no-touch activation. Unlocking Press the button.
Page 92 Opening and closing CONTROLS Functional requirements Locking ▷ To lock the vehicle, the vehicle key must be General information outside of the vehicle near the doors. The behavior of the vehicle during locking via the ▷ The next unlocking and locking cycle is not Comfort Access depends on the following set‐...
Page 93 Opening and closing CONTROLS Convenient closing Safety information Safety information Warning Body parts can be jammed when operating the Warning trunk lid. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that the area of movement of the trunk lid is clear With convenient closing, body parts can be during opening and closing.
Page 94 Opening and closing CONTROLS Settings With automatic transmission: selector lever posi‐ tion P must be engaged for touchless opening of "CAR" the trunk lid. "Settings" If the vehicle key is in the sensor area, the trunk "Doors/ vehicle access" lid may open inadvertently if you unintentionally "Tailgate"...
Page 95 Opening and closing CONTROLS closing of the cargo area in such cases, keep the locked when the driver approaches the vehi‐ vehicle key at a sufficient distance from the rear cle on the driver's side. of the vehicle. All vehicle entry points: the vehicle will be un‐ locked regardless of the side on which the Touchless unlocking and locking driver approaches the vehicle.
Page 96 Opening and closing CONTROLS Do not transport the vehicle key together with metal objects. NOTICE ▷ Fault of the radio link from mobile phones or During opening, the trunk lid pivots back and other electronic devices in direct proximity to up.
Page 97 Opening and closing CONTROLS Closing ▷ The volume of the audio system is limited. ▷ The integrated Universal Remote Control is deactivated. ▷ DSC cannot be switched off. ▷ Depending on the vehicle, the trunk lid can be locked and disconnected from the central locking system.
Page 98 Opening and closing CONTROLS The procedure for entering the PIN varies de‐ The deactivation of the valet parking mode de‐ pending on the active driver profile. pends on which driver profile is selected on the lock screen. Driver profile with PIN Driver profile with PIN A PIN has been stored for the active driver pro‐...
Page 99 Opening and closing CONTROLS Automatic unlocking These settings are stored for the driver profile currently used. "CAR" "Settings" Unlocking and locking "Doors/ vehicle access" Doors Select the desired setting: 5. ▷ "Unlock doors when in Park" "CAR" ▷ "Unlock at end of trip" "Settings"...
Page 100 Opening and closing CONTROLS Depending on the equipment, the trunk ▷ Disconnected battery voltage. lid will be unlocked or opened and the ▷ Improper use of the socket for OBD Onboard doors are unlocked. Diagnosis. ▷ "Tailgate opens only when vehicle is ▷...
Page 101 Opening and closing CONTROLS Interior motion sensor ▷ Press the button on the vehicle key and hold for at least 3 seconds. The windows and the glass sunroof must be ▷ Briefly press the button on the vehicle key closed for the system to function properly. three times in succession.
Page 102 When a window is often opened in the same po‐ ▷ Press the switch to the resistance sition, this task can be performed by the BMW point. Intelligent Personal Assistant. For instance when The window opens while the switch is being the same parking garage is frequently used.
Page 103 Opening and closing CONTROLS Glass sunroof Safety information Warning General information Accessories on the windows such as antennas The glass sunroof and the sun protection are op‐ can impact jam protection. There is a risk of in‐ erated using the same switch. jury.
Page 104 Opening and closing CONTROLS The vehicle key must be in the car's interior. Pressing the switch again stops the motion. Lifting/closing glass sunroof Opening/closing the glass sunroof and sun protection Push switch briefly upward. together ▷ The closed glass sunroof tilts and the sun protection opens ▷...
Page 105 Opening and closing CONTROLS Initializing after a power interrupted once the roof reaches the half-open position, or it is stopped when closing from the interruption tilted position. General information Closing from the open position After a power interruption during the opening or without jam protection closing process, the glass sunroof can only be In case of danger from the outside or if icing...
Page 106: Seats, Mirrors And Steering Wheel
Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Seats, mirrors and steering wheel Vehicle features and Seats options Safety information This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ cific and optional features offered with the series. Warning It also describes features and functions that are Seat setting while driving can lead to unex‐...
Page 107 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Seat tilt The current seat position can be stored using the memory function. Overview Tilt switch up or down. Backrest tilt 1 Forward/backward, height, seat tilt 2 Backrest tilt 3 Backrest width 4 Lumbar support Longitudinal direction Tilt switch forward or backward.
Page 108 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Safety belts Lumbar support Principle General information The curvature of the seat backrest can be ad‐ The vehicle is fitted with five safety belts to en‐ justed in a way that it supports the lumbar region sure occupant safety.
Page 109 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS braking or evasive maneuvers. There is a risk of ▷ Avoid thick clothing. injury or danger to life. Make sure that all occu‐ ▷ Re-tighten the safety belt frequently upward pants are wearing safety belts correctly. around your upper body.
Page 110 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Safety belt reminder for rear Insert the lower buckle tongue in the belt lock, arrow 1. seats Insert the upper buckle tongue in the seat belt buckle, arrow 2. General information The seat belt buckles must engage audibly. The safety belt reminder is automatically acti‐...
Page 111 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Adjusting the height ▷ Before driving, install the removed head restraints on the occupied seats. ▷ Adjust the head restraint so its center sup‐ ports the back of the head at as close to eye level as possible.
Page 112 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Raise the head restraint up against the resist‐ Warning ance. Objects on the head restraint reduce the pro‐ Press the button, arrow 1, and pull the head tective effect in the head and neck area. There restraint out completely.
Page 113 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Adjusting the height After the installation, make sure that the head re‐ straint engages correctly. Exterior mirrors General information The mirror on the front passenger side is more curved than the driver's side mirror. The mirror setting is stored for the driver profile The height of the outer head restraints can be currently in use.
Page 114 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Adjusting electrically Automatic dimming feature The exterior mirror on the driver's side is auto‐ Press the button. matically dimmed. Photocells in the interior mir‐ The selected mirror moves along with the ror are used to control this. button movement.
Page 115 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Interior mirror, automatic Manual steering wheel adjustment dimming feature General information The interior mirror is dimmed automatically. Photocells are used for control: ▷ In the mirror glass. ▷ On the rear of the mirror. Overview Fold the lever down.
Page 116 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Memory function Overview Principle The following settings can be stored and, if nec‐ essary, retrieved using the memory function: ▷ Seat position. ▷ Exterior mirror position. ▷ Height of the Head-up Display. General information The memory buttons are located on the front doors.
Page 117 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Seat heating General information The outside temperature at which the functions are to be automatically activated can be set via Overview iDrive. Activation is performed if the outside tempera‐ ture exceeds or falls below the set temperature in the first few minutes after drive-ready state has been switched on.
Page 118: Transporting Children Safely
Transporting children safely CONTROLS Transporting children safely Vehicle features and Warning options A heated vehicle may result in death to per‐ sons, especially children, or animals. There is a This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ risk of injury or danger to life. Do not leave per‐ cific and optional features offered with the series.
Page 119 Transporting children safely CONTROLS Installing child restraint Safety information systems Warning The safety belt cannot be fastened correctly on General information children shorter than 5 ft, 150 cm without suita‐ Pay attention to the specifications and the oper‐ ble additional child restraint systems. The pro‐ ating and safety information of the child restraint tective effect of safety gear, including safety system manufacturer when selecting, installing,...
Page 120 Transporting children safely CONTROLS On the front passenger seat Child seat security Deactivating airbags Warning Active front passenger airbags can injure a child in a child restraint system when the airbags are activated. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that the front passenger airbags are deacti‐...
Page 121 Transporting children safely CONTROLS Mounts for the lower LATCH Position anchors Icon Meaning General information The corresponding icon shows the mounts for the lower The lower anchors may be used to attach the LATCH anchors. CRS to the vehicle seat up to a combined child and CRS weight of 65 lbs/30 kg when the child is Seats equipped with lower restrained by the internal harnesses.
Page 122 Transporting children safely CONTROLS Child restraint systems Attachment points with tether strap Icon Meaning The respective icon shows the Safety information attachment point for the upper retaining strap. Seats with an upper top tether are marked Warning with this icon. It is located on the If the upper retaining strap is incorrectly used rear seat backrest, the rear shelf for the child restraint system, the protective ef‐...
Page 123 Transporting children safely CONTROLS Safety switch for the rear For the middle seat in the second row of seats, guide it over or along both sides of the Press the button on the driver's door. head restraint to the anchor where applicable. Attach the hook of the retaining strap to the This disables various functions so that they can‐...
Page 124: Driving
Driving CONTROLS Driving Vehicle features and Auto Start/Stop function options Principle This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ The Auto Start/Stop function helps save fuel. cific and optional features offered with the series. The system switches off the engine during a It also describes features and functions that are stop, for instance in traffic jam or at traffic lights.
Page 125 Driving CONTROLS Functional limitations ▷ Depress the brake pedal forcefully again from the current pedal position. The engine is not switched off automatically in ▷ Engage selector lever position P. the following situations: When all functional preconditions are fulfilled, the ▷...
Page 126 Driving CONTROLS Safety mode adapt to various traffic situations in a proactive manner. After the engine switches off automatically, it will For instance, this applies to the following situa‐ not start again automatically if any one of the fol‐ tions: lowing conditions are met: ▷...
Page 127 Driving CONTROLS Driving Dynamics Control Via the Driving Dynamics Control The Auto Start/Stop function is also deactivated in SPORT driving mode of the Driving Dynamics Principle Control. The Driving Dynamics Control influences the driving dynamics properties of the vehicle. Display The vehicle can be adjusted depending on the ▷...
Page 128 Driving CONTROLS Driving modes SPORT INDIVIDUAL Buttons in the vehicle Principle In the SPORT INDIVIDUAL driving mode, individ‐ ual settings can be adjusted to support driving dynamics properties. Button Driving Configura‐ Configuration mode tion "CAR" SPORT SPORT INDIVIDUAL "Settings" "Driving mode" COMFORT COMFORT "SPORT INDIVIDUAL"...
Page 129 Driving CONTROLS "ECO PRO INDIVIDUAL" Warning Select the desired setting. Unattended children or animals in the vehicle Reset ECO PRO INDIVIDUAL to the standard can cause the vehicle to move and endanger settings: themselves and traffic, for instance due to the "Reset to ECO PRO STANDARD".
Page 130 Driving CONTROLS Steptronic transmission: Steptronic transmission: in some parking situa‐ tions, the parking brake is automatically engaged, Automatic Hold when selector lever position P is engaged. In these cases, the parking brake is released auto‐ Principle matically when you leave the selector lever posi‐ Automatic Hold assists the driver by automati‐...
Page 131 Driving CONTROLS Establishing operational readiness of Automatic Hold Warning Unattended children or animals in the vehicle Turn on drive readiness. can cause the vehicle to move and endanger themselves and traffic, for instance due to the Press the button. following actions: The LED lights up.
Page 132 Driving CONTROLS Blinking The LED goes out. The indicator light goes out. Automatic Hold is switched off. If the vehicle is being held by Automatic Hold, press additionally on the brake pedal, when switching off. Malfunction Press the lever past the resistance point. If the parking brake fails or in case of a fault, se‐...
Page 133 Driving CONTROLS The high beams light up when the low beams Press the lever up until the desired position is are switched on. reached. ▷ High beams off/headlight flasher, arrow 2. ▷ Resting position of the wipers, position 0. ▷ Rain sensor, position 1.
Page 134 Driving CONTROLS Safety information Upward: high rain sensor sensitivity. Downward: low rain sensor sensitivity. NOTICE Windshield washer system If the rain sensor is activated, the wipers can accidentally start moving in vehicle washes. Safety information There is a risk of damage to property, among other potential damage.
Page 135 Driving CONTROLS Fold-away position of the wipers Folding out the wipers Turn on standby state. Principle Press and hold the wiper lever down, until the In the fold-out position, the wipers can be folded wipers stop in a close to vertical position. out from the windshield, which is important, for instance, when changing the wiper blades or for folding away under frosty conditions.
Page 136 Driving CONTROLS Safety information ▷ After the drive-ready state is switched off and selector lever position R, D or M/S is en‐ gaged. Warning ▷ After the standby state has been turned off An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and when selector lever position N is engaged.
Page 137 Driving CONTROLS Rolling or pushing the vehicle Fasten driver's safety belt. Press and hold the button to release the se‐ General information lector lever lock. In some situations, the vehicle is to roll without its own power for a short distance, for instance in a car wash, or be pushed.
Page 138 Driving CONTROLS Sport program M/S Activating manual mode Press the selector lever to the left from selec‐ Principle tor lever position D, arrow 1. The shifting points and shifting times in the Sport program are designed for sportier han‐ dling. The transmission, for instance shifts up later and the shifting times are shorter.
Page 139 Driving CONTROLS M235i: once a particular engine speed is at‐ Continuous manual mode tained, M/S manual mode does not upshift auto‐ In selector lever position S, actuating a shift pad‐ matically. dle switches into manual mode permanently. With the appropriate transmission version, the lowest possible gear can be selected by simulta‐...
Page 140 Driving CONTROLS Before unlocking the transmission lock, set the Release the selector lever. parking brake to prevent the vehicle from rolling Release the brake. away. Maneuver the vehicle from the hazardous area and secure it against rolling away. Engage selector lever position N Additional information: Unlocking is possible, if the starter can crank the Tow-starting/towing, refer to page 319.
Page 141 Driving CONTROLS With the left foot, forcefully press down on the brake. Press and hold down the accelerator pedal beyond the resistance point at the full throttle position, kickdown. A destination flag is displayed in the instru‐ ment cluster. The starting engine speed adjusts. Wait briefly until the engine speed is constant.
Page 142: Displays
Displays CONTROLS Displays Vehicle features and Navigation display options 4 Depending on the equipment: Driver Atten‐ tion Camera Tachometer 151 This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ cific and optional features offered with the series. Selection lists 157 It also describes features and functions that are Widgets 143 not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due Trip odometer, see Trip...
Page 143 Displays CONTROLS Settings Shift lights 152 Individual displays in the instrument cluster can Range 154 be configured individually. Tachometer 151 "CAR" 5 Engine temperature 153 "Settings" 6 Outside temperature 154 "Displays" Transmission display "Instrument panel" Status, Driving Dynamics Control 127 Select the desired setting. Time 62 7 Speed Limit Info 155 Instrument cluster with Central display area...
Page 144 Displays CONTROLS Display Current consumption The current consumption displays the current consumption of fuel. Check whether you are cur‐ rently driving in an efficient and environmentally- friendly manner. Energy recovery During energy recovery, the kinetic energy of the vehicle is converted into electric energy in coast‐ ing overrun mode.
Page 145 Displays CONTROLS Selecting General information Energy recovery and current consumption can be displayed as bar displays. Display Continue to press the button on the turn signal lever until the desired widget is selected. Configuring widgets ▷ Energy recovery, arrow 1. Some widgets can be configured individually.
Page 146 Displays CONTROLS Display In addition, an acoustic signal may sound and a text message may appear on the Control Display. Hiding Check Control messages ▷ Time of arrival, arrow 1. ▷ Distance to destination, arrow 2. Press the button on the turn signal lever. Compass Continuous display General information...
Page 147 Displays CONTROLS Display General information The indicator/warning lights can light up in a vari‐ Check Control ety of combinations and colors. At least one Check Control message is Several of the lights are checked for proper func‐ displayed or stored. tioning and light up temporarily when drive-ready state is switched on.
Page 148 Displays CONTROLS Brake system Yellow lights Brake system impaired. Continue to drive Antilock Braking System ABS moderately. The Brake Assistant function may not Have the vehicle checked immediately activate. Avoid abrupt braking. Take the by a dealer's service center or another longer braking distance into account.
Page 149 Displays CONTROLS Run-flat tires, refer to page 291. This indicates that there is excessive misfiring in the engine. Reduce the vehicle speed and have the sys‐ Tire pressure monitor tem checked immediately; otherwise, serious The indicator light illuminates: the Tire engine misfiring within a brief period can seri‐...
Page 150 Displays CONTROLS Lane departure warning Cruise control The indicator light lights up: the system Indicator light is illuminated: the system is activated. Warnings can be issued. is active. Additional information: Additional information: Lane departure warning, refer to page 181. Cruise control, refer to page 196. Front fog lights Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go function...
Page 151 Displays CONTROLS Instrument cluster with Power gauge, refer to page 151. enhanced features: Activating/ deactivating Fuel gauge "CAR" "Settings" Principle "Displays" The current fill level of the fuel tank is displayed. "Instrument panel" "Engine display" General information "Tachometer" Vehicle inclination may cause the display to vary. When the setting for the driving mode view is ac‐...
Page 152 Displays CONTROLS Display General information Depending on the equipment and national-mar‐ ket version, the Shift lights are active in the M manual mode of the Steptronic Sport transmis‐ sion and with manual transmission. Functional requirement ▷ Depending on the equipment, either driving program SPORT or SPORT PLUS is acti‐...
Page 153 Displays CONTROLS The letters OFF in the tachome‐ ter indicate that drive-ready state is switched off and standby state is switched on. The letters READY in the instru‐ ment cluster indicate that the drive readiness is turned on and the Auto Start/Stop function is ready to start the engine automatically.
Page 154 Displays CONTROLS Indicator light in the instrument Safety information cluster NOTICE A red indicator light is displayed. With a driving distance of less than 30 miles/50 km the engine may no longer have sufficient fuel. Engine functions are not en‐ Outside temperature sured anymore.
Page 155 Displays CONTROLS Gear shift indicator Display Detailed information on service Principle notifications The gear shift indicator recommends the most More information on the type of service required efficient gear for the current driving situation. may be displayed on the Control Display. General information "CAR"...
Page 156 Displays CONTROLS Activating The traffic sign will then be either displayed or ig‐ nored depending on the situation in the instru‐ "CAR" ment cluster and the Head-up Display. "Settings" With the navigation system, the system takes "Driver Assistance" into account the information stored in the naviga‐ If necessary, "Driving"...
Page 157: On The Control Display
Displays CONTROLS Selection lists where applicable, the Head-up Display when the currently valid speed limit is ex‐ ceeded. The warning that is issued when Concept a speed limit is exceeded may depend on the Speed Limit Assistant settings. Lists can be displayed and, if necessary, used for certain functions in the instrument cluster or the ▷...
Page 158 Displays CONTROLS ▷ Total time for shut off engine through the Button Function Auto Start/Stop function. Change the entertainment ▷ Distance traveled in Coasting mode. source. ▷ Consumption history in form of a chart. Pressing the button again will close the currently displayed Displays list.
Page 159 Displays CONTROLS Adjusting the display of the trip With the button on the turn signal lever: data Continue to press the button on the turn sig‐ nal lever until the widget for the trip data is The intervals for the display of the trip data in the selected.
Page 160 Displays CONTROLS ▷ Torque. Symbols Description ▷ Power. "Engine oil level": electronic oil measurement, refer to Displays page 304. "CAR" "Check Control messages": dis‐ "Driving information" playing stored Check Control "Sport displays" messages, refer to page 146. "Required services": displaying Instrument cluster with service notifications, refer to enhanced features: Display in the...
Page 161 Displays CONTROLS "Head-up display" When the low beams are switched on, the brightness of the Head-up Display can be ad‐ "Head-up display" justed using the instrument lighting. Display Adjusting the height "CAR" Overview "Settings" The following information is displayed on the Head-up Display: "Displays"...
Page 162 Displays CONTROLS ▷ "Speed Limit Assistance": access the set‐ tings for the speed assistant. ▷ "Display infotainment lists in": set up if the selection lists are displayed in the instru‐ ment cluster or the Head-up Display. ▷ "Sport displays": display tachometer and shift Lights in the Head-up Display.
Page 163: Lights
Lights CONTROLS Lights Vehicle features and Icon Function options Automatic headlight control. Adaptive light functions. This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ Low beams. cific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features and functions that are not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due Instrument lighting.
Page 164: Press The Button
Lights CONTROLS The indicator light in the instrument clus‐ After the drive-ready state is switched on, the ter is illuminated when the low beams are automatic headlight control will be activated. switched on. Low beams System limits Switching on The automatic headlight control cannot replace Press the button on the light switch ele‐...
Page 165: Car
Lights CONTROLS Welcome lights Setting the duration "CAR" Principle "Settings" "Exterior lighting" The exterior lighting is switched on automatically when approaching or unlocking the vehicle. "Pathway lighting" Select the desired setting. General information "OK" Depending on the equipment, the exterior light‐ ing of the vehicle can be set individually.
Page 166 Lights CONTROLS Activating well as the vehicle load conditions in order to avoid blinding oncoming traffic. Press the button on the light switch ele‐ ment. Automatic High Beam The LED in the button lights up. Assistant The adaptive light functions are active when the drive-ready state is switched on.
Page 167 Lights CONTROLS Safety information The indicator light in the instrument clus‐ ter is illuminated when the low beams are switched on. Warning The headlights are automatically switched be‐ If adjustments have been made or the sensitiv‐ tween low beams and high beams. ity has been modified, oncoming traffic may be momentarily blinded.
Page 168 Lights CONTROLS Setting the brightness wagons; when driving close to train or ship traffic; or at animal crossings. Adjust the brightness with the ▷ In tight curves, on hilltops or in depressions, thumbwheel. in crossing traffic or half-obscured oncoming traffic on highways. ▷...
Page 169 Lights CONTROLS Turning reading lights on/off "Interior lighting" "Brightness" Press the button. Select the desired setting. Depending on the vehicle equipment, the read‐ Dimmed while driving ing lights are located next to the interior lights in the front and rear. Some lights of the interior lighting are dimmed when the vehicle is driven in the dark.
Page 170: Safety
Safety CONTROLS Safety Vehicle features and not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected options or country versions. This options also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐ tems. When using these functions and systems, This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ the applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐...
Page 171 Safety CONTROLS In the event of a side collision, the side airbag in risk of injury to your hands or arms as low as the rear protects the chest and lap area on the possible when the airbag is triggered. side of the bodies of the occupants in the outer ▷...
Page 172 Vehicle modifications for a person with disabili‐ ▷ The warning light lights up continu‐ ties may affect the air bag system; contact BMW ously. Customer Relations for further information. Have the system checked. Warnings and information on the airbags are also found on the sun visors.
Page 173 Safety CONTROLS If the message does not disappear after a repeat If it is not possible to activate the airbags, have calibration, have the system checked as soon as the person sit in the rear. possible. To enable accurate recognition of the occupied seat cushion: Automatic deactivation of ▷...
Page 174 Safety CONTROLS in time when the vehicle was manufactured. Af‐ style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic closely ter installing a child restraint system, make sure and actively intervene where appropriate. that the indicator light for the front passenger air‐ bags lights up. This indicates that the child re‐ straint system has been detected and the front Warning passenger airbags are not activated.
Page 175 Safety CONTROLS Press the button. above approx. 3 mph/5 km/h. The timing of warn‐ ings may vary with the current driving situation. The menu for the Intelligent Safety sys‐ tem is displayed. When the vehicle is driven so that it is intention‐ ally approaching another vehicle, the Forward If all Intelligent Safety systems were switched off, Collision Warning and brake intervention are de‐...
Page 176 Safety CONTROLS Overview Press the button repeatedly. The following settings are switched be‐ Button in the vehicle tween: "ALL ON": all Intelligent Safety systems are switched on. Basic settings are activated for the subfunctions. "INDIVIDUAL": the Intelligent Safety systems are switched on according to the individual settings.
Page 177 Safety CONTROLS Warning with braking function Brake intervention The warning prompts the driver to intervene. If a Display warning is active, the maximum braking force is used when the brake is applied. The brake pedal A warning symbol appears in the instrument must be applied sufficiently quickly and force‐...
Page 178 Safety CONTROLS Detection range ▷ In tight curves. ▷ If the driving stability control systems are lim‐ ited or deactivated, for instance DSC OFF. ▷ Up to 10 seconds after the start of the engine via the Start/Stop button. Warning sensitivity The more sensitive the warning settings are, for example the warning time, the more warnings are displayed.
Page 179 Safety CONTROLS Detection range Warning Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a sub‐ stitute for the driver’s personal judgment. Due to its limits, the system may not issue warnings or reactions, or these may be issued late or in a manner that is not consistent with their normal use.
Page 180 Safety CONTROLS Brake intervention Press the button repeatedly. The following settings are switched be‐ The warning prompts the driver to intervene. tween: While a warning is active, the maximum braking force is used when the brake is applied. In order "ALL ON": all Intelligent Safety systems are to activate the Brake Assistant function, the switched on.
Page 181 Safety CONTROLS Thus, a warning might not be issued or be is‐ The system does not provide a warning if the sued late. turn signal is set in the respective direction be‐ fore leaving the lane. The following situations may not be detected, for instance: Depending on the equipment version, if in the speed range up to 130 mph/210 km/h a lane...
Page 182 Safety CONTROLS Overview a setting is changed on the menu, all settings of the menu are activated. Button in the vehicle Press the button repeatedly. The following settings are switched be‐ tween: "ALL ON": all Intelligent Safety systems are switched on. Basic settings are activated for the subfunctions.
Page 183 Safety CONTROLS lane markings in curves or with dynamic cordance with the steering wheel vibration set‐ passing without blinker. ting. ▷ "Off": no warnings are issued. When the turn signal is switched on in the corre‐ sponding direction before changing the lane, a Setting the intensity of the steering warning is not issued.
Page 184 Safety CONTROLS Active Blind Spot System limits Detection Safety information Principle Warning Active Blind Spot Detection detects vehicles in The system is designed to operate in certain the blind spot or vehicles approaching from be‐ conditions and circumstances. Due to condi‐ hind in the adjacent lane.
Page 185 Safety CONTROLS Safety information Turning on/off Turning on automatically Warning Active Blind Spot Detection is automatically acti‐ The system cannot serve as a substitute for the vated after departure if the function was driver’s personal judgment in assessing visibility switched on at the completion of the last trip. and traffic situation.
Page 186 Safety CONTROLS Warning function Button Status Button lights up green: all Intelligent Light in the exterior mirror Safety systems are switched on. Button lights up orange: some Intelli‐ gent Safety systems are switched off or currently unavailable. Button does not light up: all Intelligent Safety systems are switched off.
Page 187 Safety CONTROLS General information er’s Manual regarding the scope of the sys‐ tem’s operation and limitations. Upper speed limit If the vehicle speed exceeds approx. 155 mph/250 km/h, the system is deactivated temporarily. If the vehicle speed falls below approx. 155 mph/250 km/h, the system once again re‐...
Page 188 Safety CONTROLS Overview At standstill After coming to a halt, the brake is released auto‐ Sensors matically. The system is controlled by the following sen‐ Harder vehicle deceleration sors: ▷ Radar sensors, side, rear. In certain situations, it can be necessary to bring the vehicle to a halt more quickly than the Brake Additional information: Assistant allows.
Page 189 Safety CONTROLS Function System limits The system is switched on each time drive-ready The function may be limited in the following sit‐ state is switched on. uations and may issue an incorrect warning or no warning at all: After travel has begun, the system monitors cer‐ tain aspects of the driver's behavior, so that de‐...
Page 190: Driving Stability Control Systems
Driving stability control systems CONTROLS Driving stability control systems Vehicle features and Adaptive brake assistant options In combination with Active Cruise Control ACC, this system ensures that the brakes respond This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ even more rapidly when braking in critical situa‐ cific and optional features offered with the series.
Page 191 Driving stability control systems CONTROLS Deactivating/activating DSC ▷ Skidding, which can lead to oversteering. ▷ Loss of adhesion of the front wheels, which General information can lead to understeering. When DSC is deactivated, driving stability is re‐ Safety information duced during acceleration and when driving in curves.
Page 192 Driving stability control systems CONTROLS DTC Dynamic Traction Activating/deactivating DTC Control Activating DTC Press the button. Principle TRACTION is displayed in the instru‐ Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) is a version of ment cluster and the indicator light for DSC OFF the Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) where drive lights up.
Page 193 Driving stability control systems CONTROLS namic Stability Control (DSC), further optimizes traction and driving dynamics. General information xDrive variably distributes the driving power to the front and rear axles as demanded by the driv‐ ing situation and road condition. The Driving Dynamics Control is used to change the all-wheel distribution from traction oriented to sport oriented.
Page 194: Driver Assistance Systems
Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Driver assistance systems Vehicle features and Operation options Turning on Press the button on the steering wheel. This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ cific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features and functions that are The current speed is accepted as the speed not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due limit.
Page 195 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Changing the speed limit Warning when the speed limit is exceeded Visual warning If the speed limit is exceeded: the indica‐ tor light in the instrument cluster flashes while the vehicle speed is greater than the set speed limit. Acoustic warning Press the rocker switch up or down repeatedly ▷...
Page 196 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Cruise control Warning The set speed can be incorrectly adjusted or Principle called up by mistake. There is a risk of accident. With the Cruise Control, a set speed can be ad‐ Adjust the set speed to the traffic conditions. justed using the buttons on the steering wheel.
Page 197 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on, if When the system is switched on, the current necessary. speed is maintained and stored as the set speed. The stored speed is displayed on the speedom‐ Turning off eter.
Page 198 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Continuing cruise control The icon is displayed when the set speed is reached. An interrupted cruise control can be continued by calling up the stored speed. System limits Make sure that the difference between current speed and stored speed is not too large before The set speed is also maintained downhill.
Page 199 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Safety information ▷ When fast approaching a slowly moving vehicle. ▷ Vehicle suddenly swerving into own lane. Warning ▷ When fast approaching standing vehicles. The system cannot serve as a substitute for the There is a risk of injury or danger to life. Watch driver’s personal judgment in assessing the traffic closely and actively intervene where ap‐...
Page 200 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Application range Interrupting automatically The system is automatically interrupted in the The system is best used on well-constructed following situations: roads. ▷ When the driver applies the brakes. The minimum speed that can be set is 20 mph/30 km/h.
Page 201 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on, if ditions and maintain the prescribed safety dis‐ necessary. tance, possibly by braking. The speed can also be stored by pressing a but‐ ton. Reduce distance Press the button. Press the button repeatedly until the desired distance is set.
Page 202 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Changing between cruise control ▷ Green marking: system is ac‐ tive, the marking indicates the with/without distance control desired speed. ▷ Grey marking: system is inter‐ Safety information rupted, the marking indicates the stored speed. Warning ▷...
Page 203 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Detected vehicle Displays in the Head-up Display Icon Description Set speed Some system information can also be displayed Green icon: in the Head-up Display. A vehicle has been detected ahead of you. The icon is displayed when the set speed is reached.
Page 204 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Cornering Two-wheeled vehicles for instance might not be detected. Deceleration The system does not decelerate in the following situations: ▷ For pedestrians or similarly slow-moving road users. ▷ Depending on the equipment, with red traffic lights. When the set speed is too high for a curve, the ▷...
Page 205 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Weather Safety information The following restrictions can occur under unfav‐ orable weather or light conditions: Warning ▷ Poorer vehicle detection. The system cannot serve as a substitute for the ▷ Short-term interruptions for vehicles that are driver’s personal judgment in assessing the already recognized.
Page 206 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS System limits ▷ "Adjust manually": detected speed limits can be applied manually. Speed Limit Assistant is based on the Speed ▷ "Show anticipation": current and upcom‐ Limit Info system. ing speed limits are displayed in the in‐ Consider the system limits of Speed Limit Info.
Page 207 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS PDC Park Distance Control Overview Button in the vehicle Principle Park Distance Control (PDC) helps with parking. Acoustic and visual warnings signal obstacles in front of or behind the vehicle. Depending on the equipment version: obstacles that are detected by the side ultrasonic sensors may also be reported by the side protection.
Page 208 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS "Parking and Maneuvering" Steptronic transmission: the intermittent tone and constant tone are switched off if the selector If necessary, "Automatic PDC Activation" lever position P is engaged. "Automatic PDC Activation" The intermittent tone is switched off after a short Depending on equipment, an additional camera time when the vehicle is stationary.
Page 209 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Cross traffic warning: depending on the equip‐ obstacle detection, for instance in automatic car ment, it is warned in the PDC display against ve‐ washes. hicles approaching in the front or rear from the Malfunction side. Additional information: A Check Control message is displayed.
Page 210 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Safety information If required, deactivate the system via iDrive where applicable. Warning With Parking Assistant: The system cannot serve as a substitute for the side parking aid driver’s personal judgment in assessing the traffic situation. Based on the limits of the sys‐ tem, it cannot independently react to all traffic Principle situations.
Page 211 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Display Additionally, assistance functions can be shown in the display, e.g., help lines. Safety information Warning The system cannot serve as a substitute for the driver’s personal judgment in assessing the traffic situation. Based on the limits of the sys‐ tem, it cannot independently react to all traffic To protect the sides of the vehicle, obstacle situations.
Page 212 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Turning on/off Display on the Control Display Turning on automatically Toolbars The system is switched on automatically if selec‐ The assistance functions can be activated man‐ tor lever position R is engaged when the engine ually via the toolbars on the sides of the Control is running.
Page 213 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Turning circle lines The colored thresholds of the obstacle markings match the markings of the PDC Park Distance Control. Setting brightness and contrast With the rearview camera switched on: Move the Controller to the right, if needed. "Camera image"...
Page 214 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS With Parking Assistant: the following functions during the parking opera‐ tion: Parking Assistant ▷ Steering. ▷ Accelerating and braking. Principle ▷ Changing gears. The parking operation is automatic. Safety information Warning The system cannot serve as a substitute for the driver’s personal judgment in assessing the traffic situation.
Page 215 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Overview ▷ Min. length of gap between two objects: own vehicle length plus approx. 2.6 ft/0.8 m. Button in the vehicle ▷ Minimum depth: approx. 5 ft/1.5 m. Perpendicular parking: ▷ Minimum width of the gap: own vehicle width plus approx.
Page 216 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Display on the Control Display ▷ The parking operation is active. The sys‐ tem takes over the steering. System activated/deactivated ▷ Parking space search is always active when‐ ever the vehicle is moving forward slow and straight, even if the system is deactivated.
Page 217 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS The status of the parking space search and ▷ When a maximum number of parking at‐ possible parking spaces are displayed on the tempts or the time taken for parking is ex‐ Control Display. ceeded. Confirm the suggested parking space for the ▷...
Page 218 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Depending on the No parking assistance The Automatic Parking Assistant does not offer equipment version: driving assistance in the following situations: out of a parking space ▷ In tight curves. using the parking assistant ▷ For diagonal parking spaces. System limits of the sensors Principle Additional information:...
Page 219 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS System limits ▷ PDC Park Distance Control, refer to page 207. The limits of the systems of the Park Distance ▷ Automatic Parking Assistant, refer to Control PDC and the Parking Assistant apply. page 214. With Parking Assistant: Functional requirements Reversing Assistant ▷...
Page 220 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Additionally, the safety information for the PDC with the instruction to take control of the ve‐ Park Distance Control and the Automatic Parking hicle. Assistant apply. Terminating the system Additional information: The system automatically cancels in situations ▷...
Page 221 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Overview ▷ Steering movements when the vehicle is sta‐ tionary while storing the distance covered. Button in the vehicle ▷ The speed is not adapted to the distance traveled. ▷ Road characteristics, such as gradients or in‐ clines.
Page 222 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Turning on automatically Display in the PDC Park Distance Control view If the system was activated on the Control Dis‐ play, it is automatically switched on as soon as PDC Park Distance Control is active and a gear is engaged.
Page 223: Driving Comfort
Driving comfort CONTROLS Driving comfort Vehicle features and Performance Control options Performance Control enhances the agility of the vehicle. This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ To increase maneuverability, wheels are braked cific and optional features offered with the series. individually when a sporty driving style is used. It also describes features and functions that are not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected options or country versions.
Page 224: Climate Control
Climate control CONTROLS Climate control Vehicle features and Automatic climate control options Overview This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ Buttons in the vehicle cific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features and functions that are not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected options or country versions.
Page 225 Climate control CONTROLS Via iDrive: Button Function "CAR" Maximum cooling. "Settings" "Climate control" Seat heating, refer to page 117. "Heating/ventilation" "Driver" Some of the functions can also be used via "Temperature:" voice, e.g., temperature. Set the desired temperature. Switching climate control Do not rapidly switch between different tempera‐...
Page 226 Climate control CONTROLS Maximum cooling "Heating/ventilation" "Automatic" Principle Depending on the selected temperature and out‐ The system is set to the lowest temperature, op‐ side influences, the air is directed to the wind‐ timum air flow and recirculated-air mode with the shield, side windows, upper body, and into the drive-ready state switched on.
Page 227 Climate control CONTROLS Defrost function With constant air recirculation mode, the air qual‐ ity in the car's interior deteriorates and window fogging increases. Principle If there is window condensation, switch off recir‐ Ice and condensation are quickly removed from culated-air mode or defog the windows. the windshield and the front side windows.
Page 228 Climate control CONTROLS Microfilter Button Function The microfilter removes dust and pollen from the Defrost function. incoming air. Have this filter changed during vehicle mainte‐ Rear window defroster. nance. Seat heating, refer to page 117. Automatic climate control with enhanced features Air conditioning.
Page 229 Climate control CONTROLS Air conditioning ▷ Air recirculation mode. ▷ Upper side of the air flow, manual button. Principle ▷ Air distribution, manual. The air in the car's interior will be cooled and de‐ ▷ Defrosting the windshield humidified and, depending on the temperature setting, warmed again.
Page 230 Climate control CONTROLS Switching maximum cooling on/off At the same time, a condensation sensor con‐ trols the program so as to prevent window con‐ Press the button. densation as much as possible. The LED is illuminated when maximum The AUTO program is switched off automati‐ cooling is switched on.
Page 231 Climate control CONTROLS With constant air recirculation mode, the air qual‐ amount of time, depending on the environmental ity in the car's interior deteriorates and window conditions. fogging increases. With constant air recirculation mode, the air qual‐ If there is window condensation, switch off recir‐ ity in the car's interior deteriorates and window culated-air mode or defog the windows.
Page 232 Climate control CONTROLS Rear window defroster ▷ Windows. ▷ Windows and upper body region. Principle ▷ Upper body region. Ice and condensation are removed from the rear The selected air distribution is shown on the cli‐ window quickly. mate control display. Functional requirement SYNC program The function is operational when the drive-ready...
Page 233 Climate control CONTROLS Setting the ventilation Ventilation in rear, center General information Open the air vents and position them to ensure effective climate control. Direct ventilation The air flow is directed towards the passengers. The air flow heats or cools noticeably, depending on the adjusted temperature.
Page 234 Climate control CONTROLS Via iDrive ▷ Make sure that the vehicle's date and time are set correctly. Turning on ▷ Open the air vents to allow air to flow out. "CAR" Switching on/off directly "Settings" "Climate control" General information "Pre-ventilation" There are different ways to switch the system on "Start now"...
Page 235 Climate control CONTROLS Setting the departure time depending on the interior, external, and set tem‐ perature. Snow and ice may be removed more easily. Via iDrive The system starts the engine automatically and "CAR" allows it to run for a limited period of time. "Settings"...
Page 236 Climate control CONTROLS Switching on/off via vehicle key ready state is activated and deactivated again. The system can be switched on and off using ▷ The fuel tank capacity is sufficient. the vehicle key. ▷ Hood is closed. Press the button on the vehicle key three ▷...
Page 237 Climate control CONTROLS Confirmation signals from the For reasons of safety, the system can only be switched on once. The system will be available vehicle again as soon as the drive-ready state is acti‐ The activation of the system is confirmed by vated and deactivated again.
Page 238: Interior Equipment
Interior equipment CONTROLS Interior equipment Vehicle features and Safety information options Warning This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ The operation of remote-controlled systems cific and optional features offered with the series. with the integrated universal remote control, It also describes features and functions that are such as the garage door, may result in injury, not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due for example, body parts becoming jammed in a...
Page 239 Interior equipment CONTROLS Control elements on the interior Canada: if programming with the hand-held transmitter was interrupted, hold down the in‐ mirror terior mirror button and repeatedly press and release the hand-held transmitter button for 2 seconds. 6. ▷ The LED lights up green: programming completed.
Page 240 Interior equipment CONTROLS Synchronizing the universal remote control with Release the button. the system: ▷ The LED flashes fast: the hand-held transmitter was detected but program‐ Park the vehicle within range of the remote- ming is not complete. controlled system. Press the button on the interior mirror for Program the relevant button on the interior 2 seconds and release.
Page 241 Interior equipment CONTROLS Ashtray Deleting stored functions All stored functions will be deleted. The func‐ tions cannot be deleted individually. Front center console Press and hold the two outer buttons on the in‐ terior mirror simultaneously for approximately Opening 10 seconds until the LED on the interior mirror flashes green fast.
Page 242 Interior equipment CONTROLS rette lighter by its handle. Make sure that chil‐ Do not damage the socket by using non-com‐ dren do not use the cigarette lighter. patible connectors. Safety information NOTICE If metal objects fall into the socket, they can Warning cause a short circuit.
Page 243 Interior equipment CONTROLS Front center console In the center armrest A socket is located between the cup holders. Pull A USB port is located in the center armrest. off the cover. Properties: ▷ USB port Type C. In the cargo area ▷...
Page 244 Interior equipment CONTROLS NOTE This device has been tested for human exposure limits and found compliant at a minimum dis‐ tance of 2 in/5 cm during operation. Therefore, a distance of 4 in/10 cm must be maintained in every direction when operating the device.
Page 245 Interior equipment CONTROLS Removing the holding clasp The holding clasp can be removed, e.g., for cleaning or to remove accidentally misplaced ob‐ jects. Hold down the release buttons behind the hold‐ ing clasp, arrows 1, at the same time and pull off the holding clasp, arrow 2.
Page 246: Storage Compartments
Storage compartments CONTROLS Storage compartments Vehicle features and Front passenger side glove options compartment This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ Safety information cific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features and functions that are Warning not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected options or country versions.
Page 247 Storage compartments CONTROLS Safety information integrated key, for instance when the vehicle is parked by valet parking. Additional information: Warning Integrated key, refer to page 89. Breakable objects, such as glass bottles or glasses, can break in the event of an accident Driver's side glove or a braking or evasive maneuver.
Page 248 Storage compartments CONTROLS Opening the storage Overview compartment Two cup holders are located in the center con‐ sole. Press the button. Closing the storage Rear cup holder compartment Press cover down until it engages. Safety information Front cup holder Warning Unsuitable containers in the cup holders may Safety information damage the cup holders or be thrown about...
Page 249 Storage compartments CONTROLS Opening and closing the cup Warning holder Improper use of the clothes hooks can lead to a Opening the cup holder risk of objects flying about during braking and evasive maneuvers. There is a risk of injury and Pull the center armrest forward at the loop.
Page 250: Cargo Area
Cargo area CONTROLS Cargo area Vehicle features and Warning options Improperly stowed objects can shift and be thrown into the car's interior, for instance in the This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ event of an accident or during braking and eva‐ cific and optional features offered with the series.
Page 251 Cargo area CONTROLS Lashing eyes in the cargo cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4. area If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to your ve‐ General information hicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage Attach load securing aids, such as lashing straps, load capacity of your vehicle.
Page 252 Cargo area CONTROLS Through-loading system Safety information Principle Warning Improper use of the multifunction hooks can The cargo area can be enlarged by folding down lead to a risk of objects flying about during the rear seat backrests. braking and evasive maneuvers, for example. There is a risk of injury and risk of damage to General information property.
Page 253 Cargo area CONTROLS locked rear seat backrest moves forward slightly. NOTICE Vehicle parts can be damaged when folding down the rear backrest. There is a risk of dam‐ age to property, among other potential dam‐ age. Make sure that the area of movement of the rear backrest including head restraint is clear when folding down.
Page 254 Cargo area CONTROLS Cargo floor panel Folded up position Safety information General information Follow the information on securing the cargo. Warning The cargo floor panel can be removed to stow Improper use of the cargo area floor can lead to unwieldy luggage.
Page 255 Cargo area CONTROLS Inserting the cargo floor panel Place the folded cargo floor panel flat into the cargo area. Push the cargo floor panel forward until it en‐ gages. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A37F24 - VI/21...
Page 256: Driving Tips
Things to remember when driving DRIVING TIPS Things to remember when driving Vehicle features and Engine, transmission, and axle drive options Up to 1,200 miles/2,000 km This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ Do not exceed the maximum engine and road cific and optional features offered with the series.
Page 257 Things to remember when driving DRIVING TIPS General driving notes Hot exhaust gas system Closing the trunk lid Warning High temperatures can occur underneath the Safety information body, for instance caused by the exhaust gas system, while driving. Contact with the exhaust gas system can cause burns.
Page 258 Things to remember when driving DRIVING TIPS contact between the tires and the road surface, tional noises have no effect on the performance ultimately undermining your ability to steer and and operational reliability of the brake. brake the vehicle. Objects in the area around the Driving through water pedals General information...
Page 259 Things to remember when driving DRIVING TIPS Roof-mounted luggage Safety information rack Warning Light but consistent pressure on the brake General information pedal can lead to high temperatures, brakes Roof racks are available as special accessories. wearing out and possibly even brake system failure.
Page 260 Things to remember when driving DRIVING TIPS have a major effect on vehicle handling and steering response. Therefore, note the following when loading and driving: ▷ Do not exceed the approved roof/axle weights and the approved gross vehicle weight. ▷ Be sure that adequate clearance is main‐...
Page 261: Saving Fuel
Saving fuel DRIVING TIPS Saving fuel Vehicle features and Close the windows and glass sunroof options Driving with the glass sunroof and windows open results in increased drag and raises fuel con‐ This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ sumption. cific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features and functions that are Tires not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due...
Page 262 Driving at low engine speeds lowers fuel con‐ Have the vehicle maintained regularly to achieve sumption and reduces wear. optimal vehicle efficiency and service life. BMW recommends that maintenance work be per‐ If necessary, observe the vehicle's gear shift indi‐...
Page 263 Saving fuel DRIVING TIPS Overview Activating/deactivating ECO PRO functions The following ECO PRO functions can be acti‐ vated/deactivated: ▷ "ECO PRO seat heating" ▷ "ECO PRO climate control" ▷ "ECO PRO light and sight" Coasting Efficiency can be optimized by disengaging the Button engine and coasting with the engine idling.
Page 264 Saving fuel DRIVING TIPS ECO PRO bonus range ▷ The current consumption in relation to the average consumption is displayed. A modified driving style helps you ▷ Pointer in the area of arrow 1: display of the extend your driving distance. energy recovered by coasting or when brak‐...
Page 265 Saving fuel DRIVING TIPS Coasting Operation via shift paddles Principle Principle The coasting driving condition can be influenced Under certain conditions the engine is automati‐ with the shift paddles. cally decoupled from the transmission in the D selector lever position. The vehicle continues Activating/deactivating coasting via traveling with the engine idling to reduce con‐...
Page 266 Saving fuel DRIVING TIPS System limits Display on the Control Display The function is not available under one of the fol‐ The display of the Driving style analysis shows lowing conditions. the efficiency of the Driving style. ▷ DSC OFF or TRACTION activated. The more efficient the driving style, the more bars are displayed in color and the faster the bo‐...
Page 267 Saving fuel DRIVING TIPS Online Edition for Part no. 01405A37F24 - VI/21...
Page 268: Mobility
Refueling MOBILITY Refueling Vehicle features and Safety information options NOTICE This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ With a driving distance of less than cific and optional features offered with the series. 30 miles/50 km the engine may no longer have It also describes features and functions that are sufficient fuel.
Page 269 Refueling MOBILITY Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise. Have fuel filler flap unlocked by a dealer’s service center or another qualified service center or re‐ pair shop. Place the fuel cap in the bracket attached to the fuel filler flap. Closing Warning The retaining strap of the fuel cap can be jam‐...
Page 270: Wheels And Tires
Wheels and tires MOBILITY Wheels and tires Vehicle features and Tire pressure specifications options In the tire inflation pressure table The tire inflation pressure table, refer to This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ page 270, contains all tire inflation pressure cific and optional features offered with the series.
Page 271 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Checking using tire inflation Reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor. pressure specifications in the tire With Tire Pressure Monitor: inflation pressure table The corrected tire inflation pressures are applied Determine the intended tire inflation pressure automatically. Make sure that the correct tire set‐ levels for the mounted tires.
Page 272 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Tire pressure values up to M235i xDrive 100 mph/160 km/h Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI 228i, 228i xDrive Specifications in Tire size Pressure specifications bar/PSI with cold in bar/PSI tires Specifications in bar/PSI with cold 225/40 R 18 92 2.7 / 39 2.7 / 39...
Page 273 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Tire size Pressure specifications Tire size Pressure specifications in in bar/PSI bar/PSI Specifications in Specifications in bar/PSI with cold bar/PSI with tires cold tires 225/45 R 17 91 2.7 / 39 2.7 / 39 225/45 R 17 94 2.8 / 41 2.8 / 41 H A/S...
Page 274 Wheels and tires MOBILITY ZR tires: reinforced radial tire for speeds exceed‐ Tire size Pressure specifications ing 150 mph/240 km/h in bar/PSI 225/40 R 18 92 3.0 / 44 3.0 / 44 Maximum tire load H XL A/S Maximum tire load is the maximum permissible 225/40 R 18 92 weight for which the tire is approved.
Page 275 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Tire age Traction The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are Recommendation AA, A, B, and C. Regardless of the tire tread depth, replace tires Those grades represent the tire's ability to stop at least every 6 years. on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfa‐...
Page 276 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Driving over rough or damaged road surfaces, as well as debris, curbs and other obstacles can Winter and all-season tires with better cold cause serious damage to wheels, tires and sus‐ weather performance than summer tires. pension parts.
Page 277 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Safety information Warning Tires can become damaged by driving over ob‐ Warning stacles, e.g., curbs or road damage, at high Wheels and tires which are not suitable for your speed. Larger wheels have a smaller tire cross- vehicle can damage parts of the vehicle, for in‐...
Page 278 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Changing runflat tires brands can be identified by a star on the tire sidewall. When changing from run-flat tires to standard tires, it must be ensured that the vehicle contains New tires a compact spare tire ("donut") or tire mobility kit. Further information is available from a dealer's Tire traction is not optimal due to production-re‐...
Page 279 Wheels and tires MOBILITY General information ▷ Secure the vehicle against rolling away by setting the parking brake. The wheels consist of tires that are self-support‐ ▷ Turn the steering wheel until the front wheels ing, to a limited degree, and possibly special are in the straight-ahead position and engage rims.
Page 280 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Overview 3 Tire pressure display 4 Reduce tire inflation pressure button Storage 5 On/off switch 6 Compressor 7 Connector/cable for socket 8 Connection hose Safety measures ▷ Park the vehicle as far away as possible from passing traffic and on solid ground.
Page 281 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Screw the filler hose of the sealant bottle onto the tire valve of the nonworking wheel. NOTICE The compressor can overheat during extended operation. There is a risk of damage to prop‐ erty, among other potential damage. Do not run the compressor for more than 10 minutes.
Page 282 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Checking and adjusting the tire Insert the connector into the power socket in the vehicle interior. inflation pressure Checking Switch off the compressor. Read the tire pressure on the tire pressure display. To continue the trip, a tire inflation pressure of at least 2 bar must be reached.
Page 283 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Adjustment Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor again. Replace the faulty tire and the sealant bottle of Stop at a suitable location. the tire repair set promptly. Screw the connection hose of the compres‐ Additional information: sor directly onto the tire valve stem. ▷...
Page 284 Wheels and tires MOBILITY take over the actual tire inflation pressures as the target pressures. Use only in pairs on the front wheels, equipped When operating the system, also note the infor‐ with the tires of the following size: mation found in the Tire inflation pressure chap‐ ▷...
Page 285 Wheels and tires MOBILITY ▷ After a tire or wheel replacement, a reset Select the maximum road speed that will be was performed with the correct tire infla‐ used with the tires. tion pressure. "Save tire settings" ▷ After the tire inflation pressure was ad‐ The measurement of the current tire inflation justed to a new value, a reset was per‐...
Page 286 Wheels and tires MOBILITY on the door pillar of the driver's door. The tire in‐ "Tire Pressure Monitor" flation pressure can thus be corrected to the Make sure that correct tire settings have value of the displayed target pressures. been made. The target pressure is immediately adjusted if Tire settings, refer to page 285.
Page 287 Wheels and tires MOBILITY If a tire inflation pressure check is If there is a significant tire pressure required loss Message Message An icon with a Check Control message appears A yellow warning light is illuminated in on the Control Display. the instrument cluster.
Page 288 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Safety information If the tire inflation pressure is too Warning Message A damaged regular tire with low or missing tire A yellow warning light is illuminated in inflation pressure impacts handling, such as the instrument cluster. steering and braking response.
Page 289 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Runflat tires Measure Reduce your speed and stop cautiously. Safety information Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐ vers. Check whether the vehicle is fitted with nor‐ Warning mal tires or run-flat tires. The vehicle handles differently when a run-flat Run-flat tires are labeled with a circular icon tire has insufficient or no tire pressure;...
Page 290 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Failure performing a reset Vehicle handling with damaged tires Vehicles driven with a damaged tire will handle Tires with special approval: the system will not differently, potentially leading to conditions such function correctly if a reset was not performed, as the following: for example a flat tire may be indicated although the tire inflation pressures are correct.
Page 291 Wheels and tires MOBILITY General information sure monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of The system detects tire pressure loss on the ba‐ your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accord‐ sis of rotation speed differences between the in‐ ingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illumi‐...
Page 292 Wheels and tires MOBILITY tire. Initialization is started by confirming the tire Icon Possible cause inflation pressures. There is a flat tire or a major tire pres‐ Do not initialize the system when driving with tire sure loss. chains. "CAR" Measure "Vehicle status"...
Page 293 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Runflat tires Vehicle handling with damaged tires Vehicles driven with a damaged tire will handle Safety information differently, potentially leading to conditions such as the following: ▷ Greater likelihood of skidding of the vehicle. Warning ▷ Longer braking distances.
Page 294 Wheels and tires MOBILITY ately when there is a tire pressure loss due to a flat tire. Warning If needed, the tools for changing wheels are On soft, uneven or slippery ground, for example available as accessories from a dealer’s service snow, ice, tiles, etc., the vehicle jack can slip center or another qualified service center or re‐...
Page 295 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Securing the vehicle against Lug bolt lock rolling Principle General information The wheel lug bolts have a special coding. The lug bolts can only be released with the adapter The vehicle manufacturer recommends to addi‐ which matches the coding. tionally secure the vehicle against rolling away when changing a wheel.
Page 296 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Preparing the vehicle Jacking up the vehicle ▷ Park the vehicle on solid and non-slip ground at a safe distance from traffic. Warning ▷ Turn on the hazard warning system. Hands and fingers can be jammed when using ▷...
Page 297 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Mounting a wheel Extend the vehicle jack by turning the vehicle jack crank or lever clockwise. Mount one emergency wheel only, as required. Unscrew the lug bolts. Remove the wheel. Put the new wheel or emergency wheel on and screw in at least two lug bolts in a cross‐...
Page 298 Wheels and tires MOBILITY for temporary use until the defective tire/wheel Remove the jacking point and the tool holder has been replaced. on the left next to the emergency wheel. Slide the emergency wheel to the left and re‐ General information move it.
Page 299: Engine Compartment
Engine compartment MOBILITY Engine compartment Vehicle features and not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected options or country versions. This options also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐ tems. When using these functions and systems, This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ the applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐...
Page 300 Engine compartment MOBILITY Hood Warning Body parts can be jammed when opening and Safety information closing the hood. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that the area of movement of hood is clear during opening and closing. Warning Improperly executed work in the engine com‐...
Page 301 Engine compartment MOBILITY Closing the hood Energetically close the hood from approx. 20 in/50 cm. The hood must engage on both sides. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A37F24 - VI/21...
Page 302: Operating Materials
Operating materials MOBILITY Operating materials Vehicle features and Safety information options CAUTION This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ The use of poor-quality fuels may result in cific and optional features offered with the series. harmful engine deposits or damage. Addition‐ It also describes features and functions that are ally, problems relating to drivability, starting and stalling, especially under certain environmental...
Page 303 Different Check Control messages appear on the Control Display depending on the engine oil level. Recommended gas quality Safety information BMW recommends AKI 91. M Performance model: BMW recommends AKI 93. NOTICE Refuel with this gasoline to achieve the rated An engine oil level that is too low causes en‐...
Page 304 Operating materials MOBILITY Electronic oil measurement Detailed measurement Principle General information The engine oil level is checked when the vehicle The electronic oil measurement has two measur‐ is stationary and displayed via a scale. ing principles: If the engine oil level is outside its permissible ▷...
Page 305 Operating materials MOBILITY Safely park the vehicle and switch off drive-ready Opening, refer to page 300. state before adding engine oil. Open the lid counterclockwise. Take care not to add too much engine oil. Safety information Warning Operating materials, for instance oils, greases, coolants, fuels, can contain harmful ingredients.
Page 306 MOBILITY fied service center or repair shop change the en‐ Gasoline engine gine oil. BMW Longlife-14 FE+. BMW Longlife-17 FE+. Alternative engine oil types If an engine oil suitable for continuous use is not available, up to 1 US quart/liter of an engine oil...
Page 307 Operating materials MOBILITY Coolant level Opening, refer to page 300. Turn the lid of the coolant reservoir slightly General information counterclockwise to allow any excess pres‐ sure to dissipate, then open it. Depending on the motorization, there are up to two coolant reservoirs in the engine compart‐...
Page 308 Follow the usage instructions on the washer fluid container. Use of BMW’s Windshield Washer Concentrate or the equivalent is recommended. Warning Washer fluid can ignite and catch fire on con‐...
Page 309: Maintenance
Therefore, hand the service advisor the vehicle key with which the vehicle was driven most re‐ BMW maintenance system cently. Storage periods The maintenance system provides service notifi‐ cations and thereby provides support in main‐...
Page 310 Maintenance MOBILITY Socket for OBD Onboard Emissions Diagnosis ▷ The warning light lights up: Emissions are deteriorating. Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible. General information ▷ The warning light flashes under certain cir‐ Devices connected to the OBD socket trigger cumstances: the alarm system when the vehicle is locked.
Page 311: Replacing Components
Replacing components MOBILITY Replacing components Vehicle features and Wiper blades options Safety information This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ cific and optional features offered with the series. NOTICE It also describes features and functions that are The window may sustain damage if the wiper not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due falls onto it without the wiper blade installed.
Page 312 Replacing components MOBILITY Headlight glass Press the button, arrow 1, and turn the wiper blade, arrow 2. The inside of the headlight glass can fog up in cool or humid weather. When driving with the lights switched on, the condensation evaporates after a short time.
Page 313 Replacing components MOBILITY Register the battery to the Charging the battery vehicle Charge the battery only when the engine is off and via the starting aid terminals in the engine The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends compartment. that you have a service center or another quali‐ fied service center or repair shop register the ve‐...
Page 314 2. Information on the fuse layout, as well as the po‐ sitions of any other fuse boxes, is available on the Internet: www.bmw.com/fusecard. Replacing fuses The vehicle manufacturer recommends that you have a dealer's service center or another quali‐...
Page 315: Breakdown Assistance
Breakdown Assistance MOBILITY Breakdown Assistance Vehicle features and Warning triangle options This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ cific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features and functions that are not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected options or country versions.
Page 316 Control Display. If the vehicle is equipped with Teleservices, sup‐ port is offered through Teleservice Diagnosis. When BMW Accident Assistance is activated, data on the vehicle's condition is sent to BMW. "APPS" "Installed apps" Functional requirements "BMW Assist"...
Page 317 Assistance Overview If an accident is detected automatically A text message relating to BMW Accident Assis‐ tance appears on the Control Display. The connection can be established directly: "Contact accident assistance" The Check Control message for BMW Accident...
Page 318 Do not touch any components that are contact with the occupants of the vehicle and under voltage. initiates further steps to help. Even if you are unable to respond, the BMW Response Center can take further steps to Warning help you under certain circumstances.
Page 319 Breakdown Assistance MOBILITY Tow-starting and towing Connecting the cables Before you begin, switch off all unnecessary electronic systems/components, such as the Safety information radio, on the assisting and receiving vehicles. Open the cover of the starting aid terminal. Warning Attach one terminal clamp of the positive Due to system limits, individual functions can jumper cable to the positive battery terminal, malfunction during tow-starting/towing with the...
Page 320 Breakdown Assistance MOBILITY Tow truck Tow truck Your vehicle should be transported with a tow The vehicle should only be transported on a truck with a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed. loading platform. NOTICE NOTICE The vehicle can become damaged when lifting The vehicle can become damaged when lifting and securing it.
Page 321 Breakdown Assistance MOBILITY Tow fitting weight of the towing vehicle is heavier than the vehicle to be towed. General information NOTICE If the tow bar or tow rope is attached incor‐ rectly, damage to other vehicle parts can occur. There is a risk of damage to property, among other potential damage.
Page 322 Breakdown Assistance MOBILITY Safety information NOTICE If the tow fitting is not used as intended, there may be damage to the vehicle or to the tow fit‐ ting. There is a risk of damage to property, among other potential damage. Follow the notes on using the tow fitting.
Page 323: Vehicle Care
Vehicle Care MOBILITY Vehicle Care Vehicle features and Distances and temperature ▷ Maximum temperature: 140 ℉/60 ℃. options ▷ Minimum distance from sensors, cameras, seals: 12 inches/30 cm. This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ cific and optional features offered with the series. ▷...
Page 324 Do not switch standby Vehicle care products state off in car washes. General information BMW recommends using vehicle care and General information cleaning products from BMW. Suitable vehicle In a car wash, the vehicle must be able to roll care products are available from a dealer’s serv‐...
Page 325 Vehicle Care MOBILITY Safety information the vehicle paintwork. Tailor the frequency and extent of your vehicle care to these influences. Corrosive substances such as spilled fuel, oil, NOTICE grease or bird droppings, must be removed im‐ Open hook and loop fasteners on articles of mediately to prevent the finish from being altered clothing can damage the seat covers and other or discolored.
Page 326 Vehicle Care MOBILITY Fine wood parts Carpets and floor mats Clean fine wood facing and fine wood compo‐ nents only with a moist rag. Then dry with a soft Warning cloth. Objects in the driver's floor area can limit the pedal distance or block a depressed pedal.
Page 327 Vehicle Care MOBILITY NOTICE The surface of displays can be damaged with improper cleaning. There is a risk of damage to property, among other potential damage. Avoid pressure that is too high and do not use any scratching materials. Use a dry, clean antistatic microfiber cloth. Clean the protective glass of the Head-up Dis‐...
Page 328: Reference
The dimensions can vary depending on the The height of the vehicle can also differ, e.g. due model version, equipment version or country- to tires and vehicle load. specific measurement procedure. BMW 2er Gran Coupé Width with mirrors in/mm 81.9/2,081 Width without mirrors in/mm 70.9/1,800...
Page 329 4,564/2,070 Payload lbs/kg 955/433 Approved front axle weight lbs/kg 2,447/1,110 Approved rear axle weight lbs/kg 2,304/1,045 M235i xDrive powered by BMW M Approved gross vehicle weight lbs/kg 4,630/2,100 Payload lbs/kg 1,003/455 Approved front axle weight lbs/kg 2,513/1,140 Approved rear axle weight...
Page 330: Appendix
The following chapters were updated in the printed version of the Owner's Manual after the editorial deadline for the Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle had closed: ▷ Opening and closing: BMW Digital Key: gen‐ eral. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A37F24 - VI/21...
Page 331 Appendix REFERENCE Online Edition for Part no. 01405A37F24 - VI/21...
Page 332: Everything From A To Z
Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Everything from A to Z Index Android Auto preparation, connection to the ve‐ hicle Android Auto preparation, smartphone integra‐ ABS Antilock Braking System tion Acceleration Assistant, see Launch Control Antifreeze, see Washer fluid Accessories and parts Antilock Braking System ABS ACC, see Active Cruise Control Anti-slip control, see DSC...
Page 333 Blu-ray, see Owner's Handbook for Navigation, Care, Head-up Display Entertainment, Communication Care, light-alloy wheels BMW Accident Assistance Care of displays, screens BMW Assist, see Owner's Manual for Navigation, Care, vehicle Entertainment and Communication Cargo BMW Digital Key Cargo area BMW Gesture Control...
Page 334 Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Catalytic converter, see Hot exhaust gas sys‐ Closing with the smartphone, see BMW Digital CBS Condition Based Service Clothes hooks Cell phone, see Owner's Manual for Navigation, Coasting Entertainment and Communication Coasting with engine decoupled, see Coast‐...
Page 335 Destination input Coolant Device list Coolant level Diagnosis connection Coolant temperature, see Engine tempera‐ Digital Key ture Digital Key, see BMW Digital Key Cooling, maximum 226, Dimensions Cooling system Dimmable exterior mirrors Cornering light Dimmable interior mirror Corrosion on brake discs...
Page 336 Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature Emergency braking, see PostCrash - iBrake Exterior mirrors Emergency call Exterior mirrors, malfunction Emergency service, see BMW Accident Assis‐ External start, see Jump-starting tance Eyelet for towing Emergency service, see BMW Roadside Assis‐ Eyes, see Lashing eyes in the cargo area...
Page 337 Flat tire, see Tire Pressure Monitor General settings Flat tire warning light, FTM Gesture Control Flat tire warning light, see Tire Pressure Moni‐ Gestures, see BMW Gesture Control Glare shield, see Sun visor Flooding, driving through Glass sunroof, electric Floor carpet, care...
Page 338 Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Headlights, replacing, see Lights and bulbs Inductive charging, smartphone, see Wireless Head restraints and seats charging tray Head restraints, front Inflation pressure, tires Head restraints, rear Inflation pressure warning TPM, tires Head-up Display Information Head-up Display, care Initialization, Flat Tire Monitor FTM Head-up Display, store position, see Memory...
Page 339 LED front fog lights, replacing, see Lights and Maintenance recommendations, see Condition bulbs Based Service CBS LED headlights, replacing, see Lights and Maintenance, see Service notifications bulbs Maintenance system, BMW Length, vehicle Make-up mirror Letters and numbers, entering Malfunction, vehicle key Light-alloy wheels, care Managing devices...
Page 340 Safety tion Monitor, see Control Display Opening with the Key Card Mounting of child restraint systems Opening with the smartphone, see BMW Digital MP3 player, see Owner's Manual for Navigation, Entertainment, Communication Operating concept, iDrive M sports steering Operating condition of the vehicle...
Page 341 Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Parking Assistant, driving out of parking Push-and-turn reel, see Controller space Parking Assistant for driving out of parking space Parking Assistant, see Automatic Parking Assis‐ Racing track tant Radar sensors, see Sensors of the vehicle Parking, Automatic Hold, see Parking brake Radiator fluid Parking brake...
Page 342 Set system language, see Language Set time, see Time Setting, Control Display Safe braking Settings, general Safe Share function, see BMW Digital Key Settings, locking/unlocking Safety belt reminder for driver's seat and front Settings, seats and head restraints passenger seat...
Page 343 Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Slipperiness, see Outside temperature Starting the engine, see Drive-ready state Slippery road, see Outside temperature Starting the engine with the Key Card Smallest turning circle, vehicle Stationary climate control via Remote Engine Smartphone, connecting Start Smartphone Integration, Android Auto prepara‐...
Page 344 Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Switch for driving dynamics, see Driving Dynam‐ Tire pressure ics Control Tire Pressure Monitor Symbols and displays Tire Pressure Monitor, reset SYNC program, automatic climate control Tire repair set System settings, see General settings Tires and wheels Tire sealant, see Tire repair set Tire settings...
Page 345 Voice command response Unlocking, see Opening and Closing Voice control Unlocking, settings Voice control, gesture control Unlocking, vehicle key Voice control, see BMW Intelligent Personal As‐ Unwarranted alarm, see Avoiding unintentional sistant alarms Voice control system Updates made after the editorial deadline...
Page 346 Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Welcome screen, driver profiles Wheel base, vehicle Wheels and tires Wheels and tires, exchange Widgets, iDrive Widgets, instrument cluster 143, Width, vehicle Wi-Fi connection WiFi connection, see WLAN connection Wi-Fi hotspot Window, defrosting 227, Windows, powered Windshield, defrosting 227, Windshield washer fluid, see Washer fluid...
Page 347 *BL5A37F2400A* 01405A37F24 ue Online Edition for Part no. 01405A37F24 - VI/21...
Page 351 California Proposition 65 Warning For vehicles sold in California: Online Edition for Part no. 01405A37F24 - VI/21...
Page 352 The Ultimate Driving Machine® BMW DRIVER'S GUIDE APP. Your customized information about the vehicle in an app. Optimized for smartphones & tablets. Can be used offline. *BL5A37F2400A* 01405A37F24 ue Online Edition for Part no. 01405A37F24 - VI/21...

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