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BMW 1 Series 2020 Owner's Handbook Manual

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  • Page 1 LINK: CONTENT & A-Z The Ultimate Driving Machine OWNER'S HANDBOOK. THE BMW 1 SERIES. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A1E893 - X/20...
  • Page 2 Online Edition for Part no. 01405A1E893 - X/20...
  • Page 3 The better you are acquainted with your vehicle, the easier you will find it is to operate. We would therefore like to offer you the following advice: Please read the Owner's Handbook before setting out in your new BMW. Also use the integrated Owner's Handbook in your vehicle. It contains impor‐...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Navigation, entertainment and communication can be accessed via the integrated Owner's Handbook in the vehicle. NOTES Notes ............................ QUICK REFERENCE Getting in .......................... Adjustment and operation ................... On the move ........................OVERVIEW Driving area ........................Rest state, standby state and drive-ready state ............ iDrive ..........................
  • Page 5 © 2020 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Munich, Germany Not to be reproduced, wholly or in part, without written permission from BMW AG, Munich. English ID5 X/20, 11 20 490 Printed on environmentally friendly paper, bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling.

  • Page 6: Integrated Owner's Handbook In The Vehicle

    Notes About this Owner's Internet Handbook Vehicle information and general information on BMW – on technology, for example – are avail‐ able on the Internet: www.bmw.com. Orientation Integrated Owner's Handbook in The quickest way to find information on a partic‐...
  • Page 7 Notes NOTES Symbols and displays ment available for the model series. As a result, this Owner's Handbook may also contain de‐ scriptions and illustrations of equipment and Symbols in the Owner's functions which are not installed in your vehicle, Handbook for example on account of the special equipment selected or the country specification.
  • Page 8 Handbook in the vehicle. recommends having corresponding work carried You will find notes on any updates in the appen‐ out by a BMW Service Partner. If another BMW dix of the printed Owner's Handbook for the ve‐ authorised workshop is chosen, BMW recom‐...
  • Page 9 You are recommended to consult a BMW Serv‐ Data protection laws ice Partner for advice on genuine BMW parts and accessories, other BMW approved products and In accordance with current data protection law, expert advice on all related matters.
  • Page 10 ▷ Fulfilling contractual obligations for the provi‐ sion of digital services relating to the vehicle, ▷ Information about transactions. for example BMW ConnectedDrive. ▷ Information about fraud or criminal offences. ▷ Ensuring product quality, research and devel‐ opment for new products, as well as optimis‐...
  • Page 11 Notes NOTES Data in the vehicle Vehicle-related sensor data and usage data General Data which is generated and/or processed in the vehicle. A number of electronic control devices are instal‐ ▷ Driver assistance systems: processing sensor led in your vehicle. Electronic control units proc‐ data which is used to evaluate the vehicle ess data that they receive from vehicle sensors, surroundings or the driver's behaviour.
  • Page 12 Notes NOTES tenance requirements, events or errors can be ted data can be processed within the vehicle, for stored temporarily or permanently. example to play the user's favourite music. This information generally documents the condi‐ Depending on the vehicle equipment, this data tion of a component, a module, a system or the includes: vehicle surroundings, including:...
  • Page 13 Data analysis also provides the basis for Techni‐ vehicle and used to control vehicle functions, for cal Campaigns and statutory recalls. example BMW Connected, Apple CarPlay. Furthermore, the manufacturer has product Sound and images from the mobile device may monitoring obligations to meet in line with prod‐...
  • Page 14 Data transfer can be deactivated ties, for example for insurance companies. on request. An archive from BMW CarData can also be re‐ The wireless network connection enables online quested at any time. The archive provides infor‐ functions to be used. These include online serv‐...
  • Page 15 Notes NOTES Statutory emergency call system standardised European emergency call number 112. Principle SIM card The eCall emergency call system required by law The eCall statutory emergency call system oper‐ enables manual or automatic emergency calls to ates via mobile communications through the SIM be issued in the event of accidents, for example.
  • Page 16 Notes NOTES Data processing configuration For matters relating to access rights, please con‐ tact a Service Partner of the manufacturer or an‐ The eCall statutory emergency call system en‐ other qualified Service Partner or a specialist sures that the data contained in the system workshop.
  • Page 17 Notes NOTES The relevant ordinances and directives govern when and where an emergency call was placed, the protection of individuals in terms of process‐ for example in the event of an accident. ing personal data. In exceptional cases, the log data can be read out The intelligent emergency call system processes from the vehicle memory.
  • Page 18 Notes NOTES Vehicle identification Audio recordings of the customer are saved for 24 hours, in case details of the emergency call number need to be analysed. After that, the audio record‐ ings are deleted. Audio recordings of the emer‐ gency call centre employee are saved for General 24 hours for quality assurance purposes.
  • Page 19 Notes NOTES Type plate on left-hand side The vehicle identification number is on the type plate, on the left-hand side of the vehicle. Windscreen The vehicle identification number is additionally located behind the windscreen. iDrive It is also possible to display the vehicle identifica‐ tion number via iDrive, see page 60.

  • Page 20: Quick Reference

    Getting in QUICK REFERENCE Getting in Opening and closing All vehicle entrances are locked. Keep the button on the vehicle key pressed after locking. Buttons on the vehicle key The windows and the glass sunroof are closed for as long as the button on the vehicle key is pressed.
  • Page 21 Getting in QUICK REFERENCE The vehicle automatically recognises the vehicle Kick your foot underneath the vehicle and im‐ key when it is in the immediate vicinity or inside mediately pull it back. Your leg must move the vehicle. across the ranges of both sensors. Unlocking the vehicle Tailgate Fully grip the handle of a vehicle door.
  • Page 22 Getting in QUICK REFERENCE Displays and controls 4 Exterior mirror 5 To open the tailgate Around the steering wheel Switch cluster 1 Light switch element 2 Turn indicator, high-beam headlights 1 Selector lever/gearshift lever 3 Instrument cluster 2 Controller 4 Wipers 3 Parking brake, Automatic Hold 4 Driving Experience Control Indicator and warning lamps...
  • Page 23 Getting in QUICK REFERENCE Button Function To call up the previous screen. To call up the Options menu. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A1E893 - X/20...

  • Page 24: Adjustment And Operation

    Adjustment and operation QUICK REFERENCE Adjustment and operation Seats, mirrors and steering 6 Height wheel 7 Backrest angle Electrically adjustable seats Manually adjustable seats 1 Forward/back, height, seat angle 1 Forward/back 2 Backrest angle 2 Thigh support 3 Backrest width 3 Seat angle 4 Lumbar support 4 Lumbar support...
  • Page 25 Adjustment and operation QUICK REFERENCE To adjust the exterior mirrors Saving Set the desired position. Press the button on the door. The lettering in the button is illuminated. Press the desired button 1 or 2 at the door while the lettering is illuminated. A signal sounds.
  • Page 26 Adjustment and operation QUICK REFERENCE The Bluetooth name of the vehicle is shown on the display of the mobile telephone. Se‐ lect the vehicle's Bluetooth name. Depending on the mobile device, either a control number is displayed, or you will have to enter the control number yourself.
  • Page 27 Adjustment and operation QUICK REFERENCE Apple CarPlay preparation Principle CarPlay makes it possible to operate certain functions of a compatible Apple iPhone by Siri voice operation and using iDrive. Operating requirements ▷ Compatible iPhone. iPhone 5 or later with iOS 7.1 or later. ▷...

  • Page 28: On The Move

    On the move QUICK REFERENCE On the move Driving Steptronic transmission: ▷ By releasing the brake pedal. ▷ With Automatic Hold activated: press the ac‐ Drive-ready state celerator pedal. Switching on drive-ready state Parking brake Engaging Pull the switch. The LED on the switch and the indicator Press the brake.
  • Page 29 On the move QUICK REFERENCE Reverse gear Cancelling the selector lever lock Engage this position only when the vehicle is sta‐ tionary. To overcome the resistance, move the shift lever firmly to the left towards the left and engage the reverse gear with a gear shift movement for‐...
  • Page 30 On the move QUICK REFERENCE High-beam headlights, headlight Manual operation: flasher ▷ To shift down: press the selector lever for‐ wards. ▷ To shift up: pull the selector lever backwards. Deactivate sport programme/manual operation: Press the selector lever to the right. Turn indicators, high-beam headlights, headlight flasher Turn indicator...
  • Page 31 On the move QUICK REFERENCE Switching off and flick-wiping Symbol Function Manual headlight beam throw adjust‐ ment. Instrument lighting. Parking light, right. Parking light, left. Press the lever down. ▷ To switch off: press the lever downwards to the home position. ▷...
  • Page 32 On the move QUICK REFERENCE To adjust the sensitivity To clean the rear window Turn the outer switch in the desired direction. ▷ In rest position: turn the switch downwards, arrow 3. The switch returns to the rest posi‐ tion when released. ▷...
  • Page 33 On the move QUICK REFERENCE Refuelling stop Automatic air conditioning with extended functionality Refuelling Button Function Fuel tank cap Temperature. To open the fuel tank filler flap, push on the upper edge, arrow. The fuel tank filler flap Recirculated-air mode. opens.
  • Page 34 On the move QUICK REFERENCE Wheels and tyres Displaying the engine oil level Via iDrive: Tyre inflation pressure information "My Vehicle" "Vehicle status" "Engine oil level" Different messages are shown on the control display, depending on the engine oil level. Pay attention to these messages.
  • Page 35 Help in case of a breakdown BMW Roadside Assistance Via iDrive: "ConnectedDrive" "BMW Assistance" "BMW Roadside Assistance" A voice connection to BMW Roadside Assis‐ tance is established. ConnectedDrive Teleservices Teleservices are services that help to keep the vehicle mobile. Depending on equipment, Teleservices includes the following services: ▷...

  • Page 36: Overview

    Driving area OVERVIEW Driving area Vehicle equipment your vehicle, for example on account of the spe‐ cial equipment selected or the country specifica‐ tion. This also applies to safety-relevant func‐ This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ tions and systems. Please comply with the cific and optional equipment available for the relevant laws and regulations when using the model series.
  • Page 37 Driving area OVERVIEW Front fog lights  165 9 Buttons on steering wheel, left Manual Speed Limiter  194 Rear fog light  165 Cruise Control on/off  195 Light switch  160 Active Cruise Control on/off  198 Lights off Daytime running lights  162 Cruise Control: to store a speed Speed Limit Assist: accept the sug‐ Side lights  161 gested...
  • Page 38 Driving area OVERVIEW Wipers  131 Steering wheel heating  106 Rain sensor  131 15 To adjust the steering wheel  106 To release the bonnet  311 Cleaning windscreen and head‐ lights  132 To open/close the tailgate  86 Rear wiper  133 18 Glove compartment  243 To clean the rear window  133 Horn, entire area Around the centre console 1 Control Display  45...
  • Page 39 Driving area OVERVIEW Hazard warning lights  332 ECO PRO drive mode Intelligent Safety  172 Dynamic Stability Control, DSC  190 Ventilation  233 To switch drive-ready state on/ off  122 4 Glove compartment  242 5 Automatic air conditioning  229 Auto Start Stop function  123 6 Radio/multimedia, see Owner's Handbook for Navigation, Entertainment, Communica‐...
  • Page 40 Driving area OVERVIEW Around the headliner Glass sunroof  93 Interior light  166 Front passenger airbag indicator Emergency call, SOS  334 lamp  171 Reading lights  167 Online Edition for Part no. 01405A1E893 - X/20...

  • Page 41: Rest State, Standby State And Drive-Ready State

    Rest state, standby state and drive-ready state OVERVIEW Rest state, standby state and drive-ready state Vehicle equipment Safety notes This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ WARNING cific and optional equipment available for the An unsecured vehicle can start moving and roll‐ model series.
  • Page 42 Rest state, standby state and drive-ready state OVERVIEW Standby state ▷ After a few minutes, if no operation is per‐ formed on the vehicle. ▷ When the battery state of charge is low. Principle ▷ Depending on the iDrive setting: if one or When standby state is activated, most functions both of the front doors is opened when exit‐...
  • Page 43 Rest state, standby state and drive-ready state OVERVIEW Press the start/stop button. Display in the instrument cluster When drive-ready state is switched on, the revo‐ lution counter shows the current engine speed. Switching off drive-ready state To switch off drive-ready state, press the start/ stop button.

  • Page 44: Idrive

    iDrive OVERVIEW iDrive Vehicle equipment Entry and display This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ Letters and numbers cific and optional equipment available for the model series. It may therefore describe equip‐ Symbol Function ment and functions which are not installed in your vehicle, for example on account of the spe‐...
  • Page 45 iDrive OVERVIEW Symbols in the status field Other symbols Symbol Meaning Telephone Check Control message. Symbol Meaning Audio output switched off. Incoming or outgoing call. Current vehicle position. Missed call. Traffic information. Reception level of mobile telephone network. Controls Searching for network. No mobile telephone network avail‐...
  • Page 46 iDrive OVERVIEW Safety note NOTE Objects located in front of the Control Display may slip and damage the Control Display. There is a risk of material damage. Do not place objects in front of the Control Display. ▷ Press to select a menu item, for example. Switching on/off automatically The control display is switched on automatically when the vehicle is unlocked or as soon as the...
  • Page 47 iDrive OVERVIEW Button Function To call up the Communication menu. Press once: to call up the previous screen. Press and hold: to call up the recently used menus. To call up the Options menu. Buttons on the Controller Controller without navigation Button Function system Press once: to call up the main menu.
  • Page 48 iDrive OVERVIEW Via iDrive: Select menu. "Personalise menu" Select the menu content you wish to display. Dynamic content Dynamic content can be displayed within the menu items. The content in the menu items up‐ The main menu is displayed. dates automatically, for example active route All iDrive functions can be called up via the main guidance in the navigation.
  • Page 49 iDrive OVERVIEW Calling up the main menu ▷ "Media/Radio": operating options for the se‐ lected main menu. Tap the symbol. ▷ "Save station": if applicable, other operating options for the selected menu. Entering letters and numbers Entry Turn the Controller: to select a letter or num‐ ber.
  • Page 50 iDrive OVERVIEW "Contents of main menu" Owner's Handbook, can be saved to functional bookmarks and called up directly. Switching between screens The settings are saved for the current driver pro‐ file. After a menu item has been selected, a new screen is displayed.

  • Page 51: General Settings

    General settings OVERVIEW General settings Vehicle equipment Setting the time Via iDrive: This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ "My Vehicle" cific and optional equipment available for the "iDrive settings" model series. It may therefore describe equip‐ ment and functions which are not installed in "Date and time"...
  • Page 52 Via iDrive: Principle "My Vehicle" "iDrive settings" If vehicle tracking is activated, the current vehicle position can be displayed in the BMW Connec‐ "Date and time" ted app or in the ConnectedDrive customer por‐ "Date:" tal. Turn the Controller until the desired day is displayed.
  • Page 53 General settings OVERVIEW Control display ▷ Messages from the Concierge Service or the BMW Connected app, for example. ▷ Check Control messages. Brightness ▷ Service requirement messages. Via iDrive: ▷ Messages from the vehicle manufacturer. "My Vehicle" Notifications are additionally displayed in the sta‐...
  • Page 54 General settings OVERVIEW Via iDrive: "My Vehicle" "iDrive settings" "Notifications" Select the desired setting. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A1E893 - X/20...

  • Page 55: Personal Settings

    Navigation, for example saved destinations. Principle ▷ Phone book. The vehicle offers various functions whose use requires data to be transferred to BMW or a serv‐ ▷ Online data, for example Favourites, cookies. ice provider. The transfer of data can be deacti‐ ▷...
  • Page 56 Personal settings OVERVIEW Operating requirements "OK" Exit and lock the vehicle. To ensure that the correct driver profile is ap‐ plied, the system must be able to match the de‐ It takes 15 minutes to complete the deletion tected vehicle key unambiguously to the driver. process.
  • Page 57 Personal settings OVERVIEW Renaming the driver profile ▷ Seat position, exterior mirror position, steer‐ ing wheel position. To avoid mixing up driver profiles, it is possible to The positions set via the seat memory and assign a personal name to the current driver pro‐ the last position set are saved.
  • Page 58 If necessary, select the USB storage me‐ dium, see page 62. ▷ Online Via the BMW ConnectedDrive customer portal. Importing a driver profile The existing settings of the current driver profile are overwritten with the settings of the imported driver profile.

  • Page 59: Connections

    Connections OVERVIEW Connections Vehicle equipment Function Connec‐ tion type This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ Operating compatible apps via Bluetooth or cific and optional equipment available for the iDrive. USB. model series. It may therefore describe equip‐ USB storage medium: USB.
  • Page 60 Switching on Bluetooth Compatible devices Via iDrive: General "My Vehicle" "iDrive settings" Information about mobile devices compatible with the vehicle is available at www.bmw.com/ "Mobile devices" bluetooth. "Settings" Malfunctions may occur when using unlisted de‐ "Bluetooth" vices or different software versions.
  • Page 61 Connections OVERVIEW "Mobile devices" In the vehicle, delete Bluetooth connections with other devices. "Connect new device" Delete all known Bluetooth connections from Select functions: the device list on the mobile telephone and ▷ "Telephone" start a new device search. ▷ "Bluetooth audio"...
  • Page 62 Connections OVERVIEW Reduce the data volume of the contact. ▷ Playback of video films via USB video. ▷ A mobile telephone can only be connected as ▷ Installing of software updates, see page 66. an audio source or as a telephone. When connecting, bear the following in mind: Configure the mobile telephone and connect ▷...
  • Page 63 Connections OVERVIEW Wi-Fi hotspot The device is displayed in the device list, see page 64. Registration will be required and a data volume General may need to be purchased from a service pro‐ Up to 8 devices can be connected at the same vider when you first connect to the Internet via time using the vehicle hotspot.
  • Page 64 Connections OVERVIEW Operating requirements be instances where the mobile device does not function as expected. ▷ Compatible iPhone, see page 60. In such cases, the following explanations may iPhone 5 or later with iOS 7.1 or later. provide assistance: ▷ Corresponding mobile radio contract.
  • Page 65 Connections OVERVIEW A symbol indicates which function a device is Via iDrive: used for. "My Vehicle" Symbol Function "iDrive settings" "Mobile devices" "Telephone" Select a device. "Additional telephone" "Connect device" "Bluetooth audio" Functions assigned to the device before discon‐ "Apps" nection are reassigned to the device upon recon‐...
  • Page 66 Updates and relevant up-to-date information are available on the Internet: www.bmw.com/update. Do not attempt to restore the software unless the vehicle is at a standstill. Displaying the version of the...

  • Page 67: Owner's Handbook Media

    Owner's Handbook media OVERVIEW Owner's Handbook media Vehicle equipment Integrated Owner's Handbook in the vehicle This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ cific and optional equipment available for the Principle model series. It may therefore describe equip‐ ment and functions which are not installed in The integrated Owner's Handbook describes the your vehicle, for example on account of the spe‐...
  • Page 68 Owner's Handbook media OVERVIEW Calling up when a Check Control Press and hold the required func‐ message is displayed tional bookmark for more than 2 seconds. Directly from the Check Control message on the Control Display: Calling up "Owner's Handbook" Press the appropriate button.
  • Page 69 Owner's Handbook media OVERVIEW Online Edition for Part no. 01405A1E893 - X/20...

  • Page 70: Opening And Closing

    Opening and closing CONTROLS Opening and closing Vehicle equipment injury. Carry the vehicle key with you so that you can open the vehicle from the outside. This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ cific and optional equipment available for the WARNING model series.
  • Page 71 Opening and closing CONTROLS Overview The following functions are also carried out: ▷ The settings saved in the driver profile, see page 56, are applied. ▷ The interior light is switched on unless it was switched off manually. ▷ Folded-in exterior mirrors are folded out. If the exterior mirrors were folded in using the button in the interior, they are not folded out when the vehicle is unlocked.
  • Page 72 Opening and closing CONTROLS Switching on the interior light Press the button on the vehicle key. and exterior lights The following functions are carried out: With the vehicle locked, press the button ▷ All the doors, the tailgate and fuel tank filler on the vehicle key.
  • Page 73 Opening and closing CONTROLS with a lever motion of the integrated key, ar‐ row 2. NOTE Sharp or angular objects can strike the win‐ dows and the heating conductors during the journey. There is a risk of material damage. Cover the edges and make sure that sharp ob‐ jects cannot strike the windows.
  • Page 74 The vehicle key is located in the immediate been locked inside the vehicle? vicinity of the wireless charging dock. ▷ The Remote Services of the BMW Connec‐ Place the vehicle key somewhere else. ted app can be used to lock and unlock a ve‐ hicle.
  • Page 75 There is a risk of injury. Carry the vehicle key with you so that If BMW Digital Key is activated for the vehicle, a you can open the vehicle from the outside. digital key can be used instead of the vehicle key.
  • Page 76 CONTROLS BMW Digital Key Unlocking and locking the vehicle Principle BMW Digital Key allows you to use a compatible smartphone, see page 60, to lock, unlock and start the vehicle. General BMW Digital Key is available with Comfort Ac‐ cess. Depending on the national-market version, BMW Digital Key may not be available.
  • Page 77 WARNING Acquiring digital keys Unsupervised children or pets in the vehicle An initial digital key is provided in the BMW Con‐ can set the vehicle in motion and endanger nected app when the vehicle is purchased. themselves or other road users, for example by...
  • Page 78 Via iDrive: BMW Connected app. If a digital key has been removed via the BMW "My Vehicle" Connected app, it can only be used to unlock "Vehicle settings"...
  • Page 79 The vehicle owner must provide the Service If a vehicle is sold, BMW Digital Key should be Partner with evidence of his/her authorisation for reset in the vehicle. The new vehicle owner...
  • Page 80 Opening and closing CONTROLS Unlocking/locking using the door There is a risk of injury or danger to life if per‐ sons remain in the vehicle for extended periods lock and are exposed to extreme temperatures as a Pull the door handle outwards with one hand result.
  • Page 81 ▷ Comfort closing. ▷ Contactless vehicle unlocking and locking. ▷ Unlocking and locking the vehicle using the BMW Digital Key. Central locking buttons. ▷ Open the tailgate. ▷ Open and close the tailgate contactlessly. Locking Press the button with the front doors Operating requirements closed.
  • Page 82 Opening and closing CONTROLS ▷ Whether the unlocking of the vehicle is ac‐ hazard warning lights are switched on, the ex‐ knowledged with a light signal or an acoustic terior mirrors are not folded in. signal. ▷ Whether the home lights are activated when ▷...
  • Page 83 Opening and closing CONTROLS Closing NOTE Sharp or angular objects can strike the win‐ dows and the heating conductors during the journey. There is a risk of material damage. Cover the edges and make sure that sharp ob‐ jects cannot strike the windows. Opening With your finger, touch the knurled area on the handle of a closed vehicle door and keep your...
  • Page 84 Opening and closing CONTROLS If the tailgate is opened with a contactless "Tailgate" method, locked doors are not unlocked. Select the desired setting: Contactless opening and closing of the tailgate ▷ "Open by foot movement" must be activated in the settings. Contactless opening of the tailgate is switched on or off.
  • Page 85 Opening and closing CONTROLS Moving your foot again will stop the closing oper‐ locked when the driver approaches the vehi‐ ation, and moving it one more time after that will cle on the driver's side. open the boot lid again. All vehicle access points: the vehicle is un‐...
  • Page 86 Opening and closing CONTROLS ▷ Disruption of the radio link by mobile tele‐ phones or other electronic devices in the im‐ NOTE mediate vicinity of the vehicle key. Sharp or angular objects can strike the win‐ Do not transport the vehicle key together with dows and the heating conductors during the electronic devices.
  • Page 87 Opening and closing CONTROLS Closing From outside ▷ Unlock the vehicle, then press the button on Pull the tailgate down using the handle recess. the outside of the tailgate. ▷ With Comfort Access: have the vehicle key With automatic tailgate about your person and press the button on operation the outside of the tailgate.
  • Page 88 Opening and closing CONTROLS Malfunction ▷ By pressing or pulling the button in the driv‐ er's door. Pressing again resumes the open‐ ing operation. Safety note Closing WARNING A jammed tailgate may move unexpectedly From outside when being operated manually to release it. There is a risk of injury or material damage.
  • Page 89 Opening and closing CONTROLS Only the driver's door and fuel tank filler ▷ "Relock automatically" flap are unlocked. Pressing again unlocks The vehicle is automatically locked again the entire vehicle. after a short while if no doors are opened ▷ "All doors"...
  • Page 90 Opening and closing CONTROLS Establishing rest state after Switching on/off opening the front doors The alarm system is switched off or on as soon as the vehicle is unlocked or locked with the ve‐ Via iDrive: hicle key or using Comfort Access. "My Vehicle"...
  • Page 91 Opening and closing CONTROLS Switching off the tilt alarm sensor Once the remaining open access points have been closed, the interior movement detector and interior movement detector and tilt alarm sensor are switched on. Within 10 seconds of locking the vehicle, ▷...
  • Page 92 Opening and closing CONTROLS Overview The window closes automatically if the door is closed. Pulling the switch again stops the movement. Anti-trap mechanism Principle The anti-trap mechanism prevents objects or parts of the body from becoming trapped be‐ tween the door frame and window while a win‐ dow is being closed.
  • Page 93 Opening and closing CONTROLS Overview The window is closed with no anti-trap func‐ tion. Safety switch Principle The safety switch can be used to prevent chil‐ dren from opening and closing the rear windows by means of the switches in the rear, for exam‐ ple.
  • Page 94 Opening and closing CONTROLS Opening/closing the glass Pressing the switch again stops the movement. sunroof and sun guard ▷ Slide the switch forwards twice in quick suc‐ separately cession beyond the resistance point. ▷ Slide the switch backwards as The glass sunroof and the sun guard close far as the resistance point and together.
  • Page 95 Opening and closing CONTROLS ▷ The vehicle does not move until initialisation is complete. ▷ In drive-ready state. ▷ The outside temperature is above 5 ℃/41 ℉. During initialisation, the glass sunroof closes with Close all doors. no anti-trap mechanism. Slide the switch forwards beyond the resist‐...

  • Page 96: Seats, Mirrors And Steering Wheel

    Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Seats, mirrors and steering wheel Vehicle equipment WARNING If the backrest is angled back too far, the pro‐ This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ tective function of the seat belt will no longer cific and optional equipment available for the be guaranteed.
  • Page 97 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Seat angle If the vehicle is equipped with M sport seats: 1 Thigh support Pull the lever up or press the lever down repeat‐ edly until the seat reaches the desired angle. 2 Seat angle 3 Forward/back Height 4 Lumbar support...
  • Page 98 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Forward/back Pull the lever and add or remove pressure on the backrest as required. Press the switch forwards or backwards. Electrically adjustable seats Height General The driver's seat setting is saved for the current profile.
  • Page 99 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Backrest angle The curvature is shifted up‐ wards/downwards. Backrest width Principle To adjust the backrest width can improve lateral support when taking corners. General Tilt the switch forwards or backwards. The backrest width is changed by adjusting the side sections of the backrest.
  • Page 100 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Safety notes ted or damaged. Seat belts should not be worn with straps twisted. Each seat belt assembly must only be used by one occupant; it is forbid‐ WARNING den to put a belt around a child being carried If a seat belt is used by more than one person on the occupant's lap.
  • Page 101 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS ner of the manufacturer or another qualified Insert the seat belt tongue in the belt buckle. Service Partner or a specialist workshop. The seat belt buckle must be heard to en‐ gage. Correct seat belt use ▷...
  • Page 102 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Display in the instrument cluster WARNING The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster is il‐ luminated after the engine starts. Objects on the head restraint impair the protec‐ tive function of the head restraint in the head Symbol Description and neck area.
  • Page 103 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Removing WARNING Only remove the head restraint if no-one is in‐ Parts of the body can become trapped when tending to sit in the seat in question. the head restraints are moved. There is a risk of injury.
  • Page 104 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Mirrors Adjusting the height Exterior mirror General The mirror setting is saved for the current driver profile. When the vehicle is unlocked with the ve‐ hicle key, this setting is called up automatically if the function for this has been activated, see page 89.
  • Page 105 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Automatic parking function, The selected mirror moves in response to the button movement. exterior mirror Principle Selecting a mirror When reverse gear is engaged, the passenger- To switch to the other mirror: side mirror glass is tilted downwards. This pro‐ Push the switch.
  • Page 106 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Overview Move the steering wheel to the preferred height and angle to suit your seated position. Swing the lever back up. Steering wheel heating Overview Operating requirements ▷ Keep the photocells clean. ▷ Do not obstruct the zone between the rear- view mirror and the windscreen.
  • Page 107 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Memory function Overview Principle The memory function enables the following set‐ tings to be stored and retrieved when required: ▷ Seat position. ▷ Exterior mirror position. ▷ Height of the Head-Up Display. General The memory buttons are on the driver's door. For each driver profile, see page 56, two memory Saving slots can be assigned with different settings.
  • Page 108 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Seat heating Overview Front Seat heating Switching on Press the button once for each temper‐ ature level. The highest level is selected if the three LEDs are illuminated. If a journey is resumed within about 15 minutes after a temporary stop, seat heating is automati‐...

  • Page 109: Carrying Children Safely

    Carrying children safely CONTROLS Carrying children safely Vehicle equipment WARNING Hot vehicles can have fatal consequences, in This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ particular for children or pets. There is a risk of cific and optional equipment available for the injury or even death.
  • Page 110 Carrying children safely CONTROLS Fitting child restraints Safety note WARNING General Children shorter than 150 cm, 5 ft cannot wear Please comply with the operating and safety in‐ the seat belt correctly without using additional structions provided by the child restraint system child restraint systems.
  • Page 111 Carrying children safely CONTROLS For Australia/New Zealand: Rearward-facing child restraint systems installation of child restraints Please note the following warning because your vehicle has been equipped with a front airbag for DANGER the front passenger's seat that cannot be deacti‐ If triggered, active front passenger airbags can vated: fatally injure a child in a rearward facing child re‐...
  • Page 112 Carrying children safely CONTROLS Rear seat: Position change the backrest width from this point on and do not call up a memory position. Symbol Meaning ISOFIX child safety seat The corresponding symbol shows the fixtures for the lower fasteners ISOFIX anchors. General Please comply with the operating and safety in‐...
  • Page 113 Carrying children safely CONTROLS Fitting ISOFIX child restraint WARNING systems If the rear backrest is not locked, the protective Install the child restraint system, see the effect of the child restraint system is limited or manufacturer's instructions. non-existing. The rear backrest can fold for‐ Make sure that both ISOFIX anchors are en‐...
  • Page 114 Carrying children safely CONTROLS Routing the retaining strap Attaching the upper retaining strap to the mounting point Rear seat Rear seat Raise head restraint if necessary. Guide the upper retaining strap between or along both sides of the head restraint mounts to the mounting point.
  • Page 115 Carrying children safely CONTROLS Suitable seats for child restraint systems General Overview The legal provisions determining which child seat Information about which child restraint systems is permitted for which age and body size may can be used on the seats in question in accord‐ vary from country to country.
  • Page 116 Carrying children safely CONTROLS Seat Airbag, Fastening front pas‐ senger 5 - c, d) a) Adapt the fore/aft position of the front passenger seat and, if necessary, move it to the highest position to achieve the best possible belt fit. b) When using child seats on the rear seats, adjust the front/back position of the front seat if neces‐...
  • Page 117 Carrying children safely CONTROLS Seat Airbag, Fastening front pas‐ senger 5 - c, d) a) Adapt the fore/aft position of the front passenger seat and, if necessary, move it to the highest position to achieve the best possible belt fit. b) When using child seats on the rear seats, adjust the front/back position of the front seat if neces‐...
  • Page 118 Carrying children safely CONTROLS Group Weight of Approximate age Front pas‐ Front pas‐ Rear seats, Rear seat, child senger senger outer middle – seat, air‐ seat, air‐ b, c) bag ON bag OFF– 15 – 25 kg Up to 7 years U, L U, L U, L...
  • Page 119 Carrying children safely CONTROLS Group Weight of Approximate Class/ Front Front Rear Rear child category passen‐ passen‐ seats, seat, ger seat, ger seat, outer – b) middle airbag airbag OFF -a, 9 - 18 kg Up to approxi‐ D - ISO/R2 mately 4 years C - ISO/R3 B - ISO/F2...
  • Page 120 Carrying children safely CONTROLS ▷ Römer KIDFIX XP. WARNING If the upper retaining strap is used incorrectly For Australia/New Zealand: on the child restraint system, the protective ef‐ Child restraints fect will be reduced. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that the upper retaining strap is not twisted and is not routed to the upper mount‐...
  • Page 121 Carrying children safely CONTROLS Doors 4 Mounting point 5 Seat backrest 6 Upper retaining strap Attaching the upper retaining strap to the mounting point Raise head restraint if necessary. Guide the upper retaining strap between the head restraint mounts. Unlock or lock the safety switches on the rear On the middle seat, guide the strap over the doors with the integrated key.

  • Page 122: Driving

    Driving CONTROLS Driving Vehicle equipment Drive-ready state This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ Safety notes cific and optional equipment available for the model series. It may therefore describe equip‐ DANGER ment and functions which are not installed in your vehicle, for example on account of the spe‐ A blocked exhaust pipe or inadequate ventila‐...
  • Page 123 Driving CONTROLS Switching on drive-ready state Switching off drive-ready state Steptronic transmission Steptronic transmission Depress the brake pedal. With the vehicle at a standstill, engage selec‐ tor lever position P. Press the start/stop button. Press the start/stop button. The starting process is activated automatically for a short time and stops as soon as the engine The engine is switched off.
  • Page 124 Driving CONTROLS Stopping the engine Displays in the instrument cluster General Operating requirements The READY display in the revolu‐ Steptronic transmission tion counter indicates that the Au‐ The engine is automatically shut down when sta‐ tomatic Start/Stop function is tionary under the following conditions: ready for automatic engine start‐...
  • Page 125 Driving CONTROLS System limits ▷ At high altitudes. ▷ Bonnet is unlocked. Even if you do not want to drive off, the engine restarts automatically in the following situations: ▷ Park Assistant is activated. ▷ Very high temperature in the interior when ▷...
  • Page 126 Driving CONTROLS Deactivating/activating the Parking the vehicle during system manually automatic engine stop Principle General The engine is not switched off automatically. With automatic engine stop, the vehicle can be parked safely, for example in order to leave it. During an automatic engine stop, the engine is started.
  • Page 127 Driving CONTROLS Parking brake Overview Principle The parking brake is used to prevent the vehicle from rolling when it is parked. Safety notes WARNING An unsecured vehicle can start moving and roll‐ Parking brake ing away. There is a risk of accident. Before leaving the vehicle, secure it to prevent it from Engaging rolling away.
  • Page 128 Driving CONTROLS If the vehicle is braked to approximately 3 km/h, ▷ If the vehicle is brought to a standstill with the 2 mph, the parking brake is engaged. parking brake during a journey. Releasing Safety notes Releasing manually WARNING Switch on drive-ready state.
  • Page 129 Driving CONTROLS Driving off NOTE To drive off, press the accelerator pedal. Automatic Hold applies the parking brake when The brake is released automatically and the indi‐ the vehicle is stationary and prevents the vehi‐ cator lamp for the parking brake is no longer illu‐ cle from rolling in car washes.
  • Page 130 Driving CONTROLS After a power failure The duration of the triple turn signal can be set. Via iDrive: To restore parking brake functionality after a power failure: "My Vehicle" Switch on standby state. "Vehicle settings" "Lights" Pull the switch with the brakes applied "Exterior lighting"...
  • Page 131 Driving CONTROLS Wiper system When the vehicle is at a standstill, the wipers switch to intermittent operation. ▷ Fast wiper speed, position 3. General When the vehicle is at a standstill, the wipers Do not use the wipers on a dry windscreen, oth‐ switch to normal speed.
  • Page 132 Driving CONTROLS Safety note Downwards: low sensitivity of the rain sensor. Windscreen washer NOTE In car washes, the wipers may inadvertently Safety notes start moving if the rain sensor is activated. There is a risk of material damage. Deactivate the rain sensor in car washes. WARNING At low temperatures, the washer fluid can freeze onto the windscreen and restrict visibil‐...
  • Page 133 Driving CONTROLS Rear wiper Safety notes Overview WARNING If the wipers start moving when they are folded away from the windscreen, parts of the body may become trapped or the vehicle may be damaged. There is a risk of injury or material damage.
  • Page 134 Driving CONTROLS Lift the wipers completely away from the ucts into other bottles. Keep service products windscreen. out of the reach of children. WARNING Washer fluid can ignite on contact with hot parts of the engine and catch fire. There is a risk of injury or material damage.
  • Page 135 Driving CONTROLS Malfunction Schematic diagram Using undiluted screenwash concentrate or anti‐ freeze based on alcohol may result in false read‐ ings at low temperatures below -15 ℃/+5 ℉. Manual transmission Safety notes ▷ 1 – 6: forward gears. WARNING ▷ R: reverse.
  • Page 136 Driving CONTROLS Steptronic transmission P Park Selector lever position for parking the vehicle, for example. In selector lever position P, the trans‐ Principle mission blocks the individual wheels. The Steptronic transmission combines the func‐ Only engage selector lever position P when the tions of an automatic transmission with the vehicle is stationary.
  • Page 137 Driving CONTROLS Rolling or pushing the vehicle ▷ Inadvertent change from selector lever posi‐ tion P to another selector lever position. General Fasten the driver's seat belt. Press and hold the button to cancel the se‐ In some situations, the vehicle may need to be lector lever lock.
  • Page 138 Driving CONTROLS Sport programme M/S Activating manual operation Press the selector lever from selector lever Principle position D to the left, arrow 1. In the sport programme, the gear shift points and gear shift times are configured for more sporty driving.
  • Page 139 Driving CONTROLS 128ti/M135i: if certain engine speed limits are Permanent manual mode reached, automatic upshifting does not take In selector lever position S, operating a shift pad‐ place as needed in manual mode M/S. dle causes the system to switch permanently to In the corresponding gearbox version, operating manual mode.
  • Page 140 Driving CONTROLS Unlocking the transmission Launch Control lockout electronically Principle General When the ambient conditions are dry, Launch Control permits optimised acceleration on a road Unlock the transmission lockout electronically to surface that offers plenty of grip. manoeuvre the vehicle out of danger. Before releasing the transmission lockout, apply General the parking brake to prevent the vehicle from roll‐...
  • Page 141 Driving CONTROLS The starting engine speed is adjusted. Wait ▷ Cruise Control. briefly until the engine speed is constant. Overview Keep the accelerator pedal in this position. Release the brake within 3 seconds of the flag symbol illuminating. The vehicle accelerates. Upshifts are automatic as long as the flag symbol is displayed and the accelerator pedal is not released.
  • Page 142 Driving CONTROLS SPORT Switching on Press the button until ECO PRO is dis‐ Principle played in the instrument cluster. Dynamic configuration for greater agility with an optimised suspension. ECO PRO INDIVIDUAL Switching on Principle Press the button until SPORT is dis‐ Individual settings can be made in ECO PRO IN‐...

  • Page 143: Displays

    Displays CONTROLS Displays Vehicle equipment Shift Lights  147 Range  148 This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ 4 Revolution counter  147 cific and optional equipment available for the 5 Engine temperature  148 model series. It may therefore describe equip‐ 6 Outside temperature  148 ment and functions which are not installed in your vehicle, for example on account of the spe‐...
  • Page 144 Displays CONTROLS Indicator and warning lamps Release the parking brake, see page 128. Principle Brake system Indicator and warning lamps in the instrument Brake system malfunctioning. Continue cluster show the status of some functions in the driving at moderate speed. vehicle and indicate any malfunctions in moni‐...
  • Page 145 Displays CONTROLS Runflat indicator RPA Engine warning light RPA reports a loss of tyre inflation pres‐ Engine malfunction. sure in a tyre. Have the vehicle checked by a Service Reduce your speed and carefully stop Partner of the manufacturer or another the vehicle.
  • Page 146 Displays CONTROLS Continuous display has been detected and warnings can be issued on at least one side of the vehicle. Some Check Control messages are displayed Lane Departure Warning, see page 180. permanently and remain until the fault has been repaired.
  • Page 147 Displays CONTROLS Revolution counter If the message is urgent, the supplementary text is shown in the Control Display automatically. It is possible to select additional assistance de‐ It is vital to avoid engine speeds in the red warn‐ pending on the Check Control message. ing zone.
  • Page 148 Displays CONTROLS Standby state and drive- Safety note ready state WARNING OFF in the revolution counter in‐ Even at temperatures above +3 ℃/+37 ℉ dicates that the drive-ready state there may be an increased risk of black ice, for is switched off and the standby example on bridges or on shaded sections of state is switched on.
  • Page 149 Displays CONTROLS Safety note Tilt the Controller to the left. "Service requirements" Maintenance routines and any statutory in‐ NOTE spections required are displayed. If the range drops below 50 km, 30 miles, the Select an entry to display more detailed infor‐ engine may no longer be supplied with suffi‐...
  • Page 150 Displays CONTROLS Symbols Via iDrive: "My Vehicle" Sym‐ Description "Vehicle status" bols Tilt the Controller to the left. Green: maintenance has been carried "Teleservice Call" out on time. Service history Yellow: maintenance has been car‐ ried out later than scheduled. Principle Maintenance has not been carried Maintenance that has been performed can be...
  • Page 151 Displays CONTROLS Steptronic transmission: with speed limits are detected and displayed. Speed limits when driving into and leaving built- displays up areas and motorway signs, for example, are Information on up or down shifting are displayed not displayed. Speed limits with textual supple‐ in the instrument cluster.
  • Page 152 Displays CONTROLS Safety note Display General WARNING Depending on the national equipment, additional The system does not relieve you of your per‐ signs and overtaking restrictions are displayed sonal responsibility to assess the visibility con‐ together with Speed Limit Info. ditions and traffic situation correctly.
  • Page 153 Displays CONTROLS Additional signs ▷ In thick fog, wet conditions or snow. ▷ If road signs are fully or partially obscured by Symbols Description objects, stickers or paint. ▷ If the vehicle is too close to the vehicle ahead. Speed limit with time limit. ▷...
  • Page 154 Displays CONTROLS Displaying and using the list Calling up information Button Function Open the current entertainment source. Press the button again to close the list currently displayed. Display the last calls list. Turn the knurled wheel: to se‐ Press the button on the turn indicator lever. lect an entertainment source or Information is displayed in the instrument cluster.
  • Page 155 Displays CONTROLS The setting is saved for the current driver profile. General The energy recuperation and current consump‐ Information in detail tion can be displayed on the on-board computer in the form of a bar display. Odometer and trip distance recorder Display To reset the trip distance recorder ▷...
  • Page 156 Displays CONTROLS Resetting the on-board Display computer Via iDrive: "My Vehicle" "Driving information" "On-board computer" "Consumption" or "Speed" "OK" ▷ Average speed, arrow 1. Resetting the trip computer ▷ Average consumption, arrow 2. Via iDrive: "My Vehicle" On-board computer on the "Driving information"...
  • Page 157 Tyre Pressure Monitor TPM, see page 294. Press the Controller. "Engine oil level": electronic oil Activating/deactivating level check, see page 313. Via iDrive: "AdBlue": BMW Diesel with BluePerformance, see "My Vehicle" page 279. "Vehicle settings" "Speed warning" "Check Control": to display saved Check Control messages, "Speed warning"...
  • Page 158 Displays CONTROLS Head-Up Display ▷ Driver Assistance Systems. Some of this information is only shown briefly when needed. Principle The system projects important information, for Adjusting the brightness example the speed, into the driver's field of vi‐ The brightness is automatically adapted to the sion.
  • Page 159 Displays CONTROLS Via iDrive: "My Vehicle" "iDrive settings" "Displays" "Head-up display" "Rotation" Turn the Controller until the desired setting is reached. Press the Controller. Visibility of the display The visibility of the information shown on the Head-Up Display can be affected by the following: ▷...

  • Page 160: Lights

    Lights CONTROLS Lights Vehicle equipment Symbol Function Side lights. This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ cific and optional equipment available for the model series. It may therefore describe equip‐ Automatic driving lights control. ment and functions which are not installed in Adaptive light functions.
  • Page 161 Lights CONTROLS Activating Do not leave the side lights on for extended peri‐ ods of time, since the vehicle battery could dis‐ Press the button on the light switch ele‐ charge and it may no longer be possible to ment. switch on drive-ready state.
  • Page 162 Lights CONTROLS Switch off parking lights: "Exterior lighting" "Home lights" Press the button on the light switch ele‐ ment or switch on the drive-ready state. Select the desired setting. Daytime running lights Welcome lights and home lights General The daytime running lights illuminate when Welcome lights drive-ready state is switched on.
  • Page 163 Lights CONTROLS Adaptive light functions General The light distribution is automatically adapted to the speed. Principle Adaptive light functions makes it possible to illu‐ City light minate the road responsively. The light beam from the low-beam headlights is extended at the sides. General The adaptive light functions consist of one sys‐...
  • Page 164 Lights CONTROLS Adaptive headlight beam The LED in the button illuminates. Press the button on the turn indicator lever. throw adjustment Adaptive headlight beam throw adjustment com‐ pensates for acceleration and braking manoeu‐ vres and vehicle load conditions to prevent on‐ coming vehicles from being dazzled.
  • Page 165 Lights CONTROLS System limits Switching on/off High-beam assistance cannot replace the driv‐ Press the button. er's own judgement as to when to use the high- The green indicator lamp illuminates if beam headlights. Therefore activate the dipped the fog lights are switched on. headlights manually if the situation requires it.
  • Page 166 Lights CONTROLS Left-hand/right-hand traffic Adjusting The brightness can be adjusted General using the knurled wheel. When driving in countries where vehicles drive on the opposite side of the road to your vehicle's country of registration, you will need to prevent your headlights from dazzling oncoming vehicles.
  • Page 167 Lights CONTROLS Switching the reading lights Adjusting the brightness on/off Via iDrive: Press the button. "My Vehicle" "Vehicle settings" Depending on the equipment version, there are "Lights" reading lights located at the front and in the rear "Interior lighting" beside the interior light. "Brightness"...

  • Page 168: Safety

    Safety CONTROLS Safety Vehicle equipment your vehicle, for example on account of the spe‐ cial equipment selected or the country specifica‐ tion. This also applies to safety-relevant func‐ This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ tions and systems. Please comply with the cific and optional equipment available for the relevant laws and regulations when using the model series.
  • Page 169 Safety CONTROLS Protective function ▷ Do not glue the airbag covers and do not cover or modify them in any way. General ▷ Do not use the front airbag cover on the front passenger's side as a tray. Airbags are not activated in every collision, for ex‐ ample, in minor accidents.
  • Page 170 Safety CONTROLS Overview ner of the manufacturer or another qualified Service Partner or a specialist workshop. Display in the instrument cluster When drive-ready state is switched on, the warning lamp in the instrument clus‐ ter illuminates briefly to indicate that the entire airbag system and the belt tensioners are operational.
  • Page 171 Safety CONTROLS Active pedestrian Activating the front passenger airbags protection Principle The active pedestrian protection system raises the bonnet if the vehicle's front end collides with a pedestrian. Sensors underneath the bumper are used for detection. General Insert the key and press inwards where nec‐ When triggered, the pedestrian protection sys‐...
  • Page 172 Safety CONTROLS Malfunction system tested, repaired or removed and dis‐ posed of by a Service Partner of the manufac‐ A Check Control message is shown. turer or another qualified Service Partner or a The system has been triggered or is specialist workshop.
  • Page 173 Safety CONTROLS Button Status WARNING Button illuminates green: all Intelligent Displays and warnings do not relieve you of Safety Systems are switched on. your personal responsibility. System limitations can mean that warnings or system responses Button illuminates orange: some Intel‐ are not issued or are issued too late, incorrectly ligent Safety Systems are switched or without justification.
  • Page 174 Safety CONTROLS Collision warning with WARNING braking function Displays and warnings do not relieve you of your personal responsibility. System limitations Principle can mean that warnings or system responses are not issued or are issued too late, incorrectly The system can help avoid accidents. If an acci‐ or without justification.
  • Page 175 Safety CONTROLS Camera configured individually. The individual settings are activated and saved for the current driver profile. As soon as a setting is changed in the menu, all settings in the menu are activated. Press the button repeatedly. The setting switches between the following: "ALL ON": all Intelligent Safety Systems are switched on.
  • Page 176 Safety CONTROLS The selected time is saved for the current driver An acute warning can be triggered even without profile. a previous advance warning. Warning with braking function Brake intervention The warning prompts the driver to take action. Display When the brake is operated during a warning, the maximum necessary brake force is applied.
  • Page 177 Safety CONTROLS Upper speed limit ▷ If the camera has overheated due to exces‐ sively high temperatures and has been tem‐ The system is temporarily disabled at speeds porarily deactivated. over approx. 250 km/h, 155 mph. Once the ▷ Up to 10 seconds after starting the engine speed drops back below this threshold, the sys‐...
  • Page 178 Safety CONTROLS Overview Pedestrians and cyclists are taken into account if they are located within the detection range of the system. Button in the vehicle The system is controlled using the following sen‐ sors, depending on the equipment: ▷ Camera in the area of the rear-view mirror. ▷...
  • Page 179 Safety CONTROLS Detection range The setting switches between the following: "ALL ON": all Intelligent Safety Systems are switched on. Basic settings are activated for the sub-functions. "INDIVIDUAL": the Intelligent Safety Systems are switched on according to the individual settings. Some Intelligent Safety Systems cannot be switched off individually.
  • Page 180 Safety CONTROLS braking force will be applied. Braking force assis‐ ▷ Pedestrians who are not detected as such tance requires that the brake pedal is depressed due to the viewing angle or outline. sufficiently quickly and firmly beforehand. ▷ Pedestrians outside the detection range. In addition, the system can assist with a brake in‐...
  • Page 181 Safety CONTROLS General Operating requirements This camera-based system warns once a mini‐ The lane marking must be detected by the cam‐ mum speed has been reached. era in order for the Lane Departure Warning to be active. The minimum speed is country-specific and is displayed in the menu for the Intelligent Safety Overview Systems.
  • Page 182 Safety CONTROLS Setting the warning time Depending on the national-market version, the system is automatically activated at the start of Via iDrive: each journey. The basic setting is activated. "My Vehicle" Switching on/off manually "Vehicle settings" "Intelligent Safety" Press the button. "Lane departure warning"...
  • Page 183 Safety CONTROLS When towing a trailer The selected setting is saved for the current driver profile. There is no steering intervention when the trailer socket is in use, for example when operating with Display in the instrument cluster a trailer or bicycle carrier. The symbol is illuminated green: a lane Cancellation of the warning marking has been detected on at least...
  • Page 184 Safety CONTROLS ▷ If there is sustained glare due to oncoming The light in the exterior mirror illuminates at a light, for example if the sun is low in the sky. dimmed level. ▷ If the field of view of the camera or the wind‐ Before changing lanes with the turn indicator screen in front of the rear-view mirror is soiled switched on, the system issues a warning in the...
  • Page 185 Safety CONTROLS Intelligent Safety "ALL ON": all Intelligent Safety Systems are switched on. Basic settings are activated for the sub-functions. Radar sensors "INDIVIDUAL": the Intelligent Safety Systems are switched on according to the individual settings. Some Intelligent Safety Systems cannot be switched off individually.
  • Page 186 Safety CONTROLS System limits "Steering wheel vibration" Select the desired setting. Safety note The setting is accepted for all Intelligent Safety Systems and saved for the current driver profile. WARNING Warning function The system may not respond at all, or may re‐ spond too late, incorrectly or without justifica‐...
  • Page 187 Safety CONTROLS Warning displays WARNING Depending on the selected setting for warnings, for example the warning time, it is possible that Displays and warnings do not relieve you of more or fewer warnings will be displayed. As a your personal responsibility. System limitations result, there may also be an increased number of can mean that warnings or system responses premature warnings about critical situations.
  • Page 188 Safety CONTROLS PostCrash – iBrake ▷ If the speed of the approaching vehicle is sig‐ nificantly higher than the driver's own speed. ▷ If the approaching vehicle is travelling slowly. Principle ▷ In thick fog, wet conditions or snow. The system can automatically bring the vehicle ▷...
  • Page 189 Safety CONTROLS Safety note ▷ "Standard": the break recommendation is given with a defined value. ▷ "Sensitive": the break recommendation is WARNING given earlier. The system does not relieve you of your per‐ sonal responsibility to assess your physical Display condition correctly.

  • Page 190: Driving Stability Control Systems

    Driving Stability Control Systems CONTROLS Driving Stability Control Systems Vehicle equipment even more quickly when braking in critical situa‐ tions. This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ cific and optional equipment available for the Drive-off assistant model series. It may therefore describe equip‐ ment and functions which are not installed in Principle your vehicle, for example on account of the spe‐...
  • Page 191 Driving Stability Control Systems CONTROLS Safety notes To assist driving stability, re-activate DSC as soon as possible. WARNING Deactivating DSC The system does not relieve you of your per‐ Hold the button down until DSC OFF is sonal responsibility to assess the traffic situa‐ displayed in the instrument cluster and tion correctly.
  • Page 192 Driving Stability Control Systems CONTROLS General Display Activating DTC provides maximum traction. Driv‐ Display in the instrument cluster ing stability assistance during acceleration and cornering is limited. When DTC is activated, TRACTION is displayed in the instrument cluster. Activating DTC briefly may be useful in the following situations: Indicator and warning lamps ▷...
  • Page 193 Driving Stability Control Systems CONTROLS M sports steering M sports steering creates a direct driving style by using smaller steering angles. M sports steering features variable steering force support that takes speed and transverse acceleration into ac‐ count. The system enhances agility and im‐ proves handling while maintaining a sporty driv‐...

  • Page 194: Driver Assistance Systems

    Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS Driver Assistance Systems Vehicle equipment Operation Switching on This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ cific and optional equipment available for the Press the button on the steering wheel. model series. It may therefore describe equip‐ ment and functions which are not installed in The current speed is adopted as the speed limit.
  • Page 195 Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS Change speed limit Warning when the speed limit is exceeded Visual warning If the speed limit is exceeded: the indica‐ tor lamp in the instrument cluster flashes for as long as you exceed the set speed limit.
  • Page 196 Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS does this by automatically accelerating and brak‐ ing the vehicle as necessary. WARNING The desired speed may be set incorrectly by General mistake or called up accidentally. There is a risk of accident. Adjust the desired speed to the The system can be activated from traffic conditions.
  • Page 197 Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS Switching off While the system is interrupted, press the rocker switch up or down once. Press the button on the steering wheel. When the system is switched on, the current speed is maintained and stored as the desired The displays turn off.
  • Page 198 Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS cle accelerates or decelerates without the The symbol is displayed when the set need to press the accelerator pedal. desired speed has been reached. When the rocker switch is released, the vehi‐ cle maintains the final speed. Pressing be‐ System limits yond the resistance point accelerates the ve‐...
  • Page 199 Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS If the vehicle ahead brakes to a standstill and sets off again shortly afterwards, the system is WARNING able to recognise this as far as the given condi‐ There is a risk of accident if the difference in tions allow.
  • Page 200 Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS Radar sensor Switching Cruise Control on/off and interrupting Switching on Press the button on the steering wheel. The indicator lamps are illuminated in the instru‐ ment cluster and the marker in the speedometer is positioned at the current speed. Cruise Control is active.
  • Page 201 Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS Changing the speed ▷ If the vehicle is stationary and the seat belt is unfastened and the driver's door is opened. ▷ If the system has not detected any objects for an extended period of time, for example on roads with little traffic and without defined boundaries.
  • Page 202 Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS Switching between Cruise weather conditions and comply with the pre‐ scribed safe distance by braking if necessary. Control with/without distance control Reduce the distance Safety note Press the button repeatedly until the desired distance is set. WARNING The selected distance, see page 202, is dis‐...
  • Page 203 Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS When the distance to the detected vehicle in‐ Symbol Description creases, the vehicle symbol in the distance dis‐ Distance 1. play moves away. If necessary, drive off yourself, for example by pressing the accelerator pedal or rocker switch. Indicator and warning lamps Distance 2.
  • Page 204 Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS System limits Symbol Description Grey symbol: Detection range System interrupted. Symbol flashes grey: The requirements for system operation are no longer being met. The system has been deactiva‐ ted but will continue to brake until you actively take over by depressing the brake or acceler‐...
  • Page 205 Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS clearly detected in front of you, the system ▷ On steep upward gradients. prompts you to intervene by braking, and if nec‐ ▷ Before bumps or rises in the road. essary by taking evasive action. ▷ When towing a heavy trailer.
  • Page 206 Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS A Check Control message is displayed if the sys‐ Observe the traffic situation and intervene ac‐ tem has failed. tively if the situation warrants it. Have the system checked by a Service Partner of the manufacturer or another qualified Service Partner or a specialist workshop.
  • Page 207 Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS System limits Symbol Function Speed Limit Assist is based on the Speed Limit The indicator lamp is illumina‐ Info system, meaning that the system limits of ted green, together with the Speed Limit Info, see page 153, must also be symbol for the speed control considered.
  • Page 208 Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS Safety notes Ultrasonic sensors Ultrasonic sensors of the PDC, for example in the bumpers. WARNING The system does not relieve you of your per‐ sonal responsibility to assess the traffic situa‐ tion correctly. Due to system limitations, it can‐ not respond independently and appropriately in Operating requirements all traffic conditions.
  • Page 209 Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS Switch the system back on if necessary. Via iDrive: "My Vehicle" Switching on/off manually "iDrive settings" Press the Park Assistant button. "Sound" "Volume settings" ▷ On: the LED is illuminated. "PDC" ▷ Off: the LED is extinguished. Set the desired value.
  • Page 210 Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS With Parking Assistant and It may be possible to set which areas of the vehi‐ cle are protected by the system. Steptronic transmission: Via iDrive: emergency braking function, Active PDC "My Vehicle" "Vehicle settings" Principle "Parking" The emergency brake function of PDC initiates "Active PDC emergency intervention"...
  • Page 211 Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS Limits of the ultrasound ▷ Coloured markings: warning that obstacles have been detected. measurement ▷ Grey markings, hatched surface: no obstacles Certain conditions and objects may push ultra‐ have been detected. sound measurement to its physical limits, includ‐ ing the following: ▷...
  • Page 212 Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS Safety note ▷ In heavy rain. ▷ If the sensors are heavily soiled or covered with ice. WARNING ▷ If the sensors are covered with snow. The system does not relieve you of your per‐ ▷ On rough road surfaces.
  • Page 213 Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS Switching on/off Via iDrive: ▷ "Parking guidance lines". Automatic activation Driving path lines and turning circle lines are The system automatically switches on when se‐ shown, see page 213. lector lever position R is engaged while the en‐ ▷...
  • Page 214 Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS Turning circle lines The colour grading of the obstacle markings is the same as the Park Distance Control PDC markings. Zoom to trailer tow hitch To assist with connecting up a trailer, it is possi‐ ble to zoom in on the area around the trailer tow hitch.
  • Page 215 Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS Detection of objects General Very low obstacles and higher, protruding ob‐ Operation jects such as ledges cannot be detected by the system. Operation of Park Assistant is divided into three steps: Depending on the equipment, some assistance functions also take account of Park Distance ▷...
  • Page 216 Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS Ultrasonic sensors WARNING When the trailer tow hitch is in use, the driver assistance system could cause damage if its sensors are obstructed. There is a risk of acci‐ dent or material damage. Do not use the driver assistance system during trailer operation or when using the trailer tow hitch, for example with a bicycle carrier.
  • Page 217 Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS Display on the control display ▷ Minimum length of gap: own vehicle width plus approximately 0.7 m, 2.3 ft. System is activated/deactivated ▷ Minimum depth: own vehicle length. Drivers must estimate the depth of perpen‐ Sym‐ Meaning dicular parking spaces themselves.
  • Page 218 Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS ▷ Symbol on the vehicle image: parking The status of the parking space search and operation active. The system takes possible parking spaces are shown on the control of the steering. control display, see page 217. ▷...
  • Page 219 Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS General ▷ When a maximum number of parking at‐ tempts or the parking time is exceeded. Manual transmission ▷ If other functions are selected on the Control Display. Park Assist calculates the optimum line to take when driving out of the space and takes over the Manual transmission: steering during the manoeuvre until the driver...
  • Page 220 Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS Tilt the Controller to the right as applicable ▷ In angled parking spaces. and activate the Park Assistant on the Control Functional limitations Display: "Park Assist" To confirm the suggested parking space for The system may have limited functionality in the the parking operation: switch on the turn indi‐...
  • Page 221 Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS ▷ Objects with fine surfaces or structures, for trol PDC, see page 207, and Park Assist, see example fences. page 215. ▷ Objects with porous surfaces. Safety notes ▷ Small and low objects such as boxes. ▷...
  • Page 222 Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS Reversing with automated System limits steering ▷ When you reach normal road traffic or if you suddenly encounter an obstacle, stop imme‐ When the vehicle is stationary and the drive- diately and take over control of the vehicle. ready state is switched on, engage reverse gear or press the Park Assistant button.
  • Page 223 Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS Safety note Switching on/off Activating/deactivating the system WARNING The system does not relieve you of your per‐ Press the Park Assistant button. sonal responsibility to assess the visibility con‐ Tilt the Controller to the left. ditions and traffic situation correctly. There is a "Settings"...
  • Page 224 Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS Light in the exterior mirror ▷ If the bumper is dirty, iced up or covered, for example by stickers. ▷ If the sensors' field of view is obscured, for example due to garage walls, hedges or mounds of snow.

  • Page 225: Driving Comfort

    Driving comfort CONTROLS Driving comfort Vehicle equipment Performance Control This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ Performance Control increases the agility of the cific and optional equipment available for the vehicle. model series. It may therefore describe equip‐ Individual wheels are braked to increase agility ment and functions which are not installed in for a sporty driving style.

  • Page 226: Air Conditioning

    Air conditioning CONTROLS Air conditioning Vehicle equipment Automatic air conditioning This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ Overview cific and optional equipment available for the model series. It may therefore describe equip‐ Buttons in the vehicle ment and functions which are not installed in your vehicle, for example on account of the spe‐...
  • Page 227 Air conditioning CONTROLS Cooling function Button Function Rear window heating, see Principle page 229. Interior air is cooled and dried and then heated Seat heating, see page 108. again depending on the temperature setting. The interior can only be cooled when drive-ready Air flow, manual, see page 228.
  • Page 228 Air conditioning CONTROLS AUTO programme Continuous use of recirculated-air mode wor‐ sens air quality inside the vehicle and increases condensation on the windows. Principle If there is condensation, shut down recirculated- The AUTO program cools, ventilates or heats air mode or remove the condensation, see the interior automatically.
  • Page 229 Air conditioning CONTROLS Microfilter ▷ Windows. ▷ Windows and upper body. The microfilter traps dust and pollen in the in‐ coming air. ▷ Upper body area. Have this filter replaced during maintenance, see The selected air distribution is shown on the dis‐ page 319, of the vehicle.
  • Page 230 Air conditioning CONTROLS ▷ Lower side of air flow button. Button Function ▷ Seat heating. Air distribution, manual, see page 232. Switching off Defrost the windscreen and re‐ Press the button. move condensation, see page 233. Temperature Rear window heating, see page 233.
  • Page 231 Air conditioning CONTROLS Switching on/off Depending on the weather conditions, the wind‐ screen and the side windows may mist over for a Press the button. short time when the drive-ready state has been The LED is illuminated when the AUTO switched on.
  • Page 232 Air conditioning CONTROLS Adjusting the air flow manually When the system is deactivated, outside air flows into the interior continuously. Principle Continuous use of recirculated-air mode wor‐ sens air quality inside the vehicle and increases The air flow for air conditioning can be set man‐ condensation on the windows.
  • Page 233 Air conditioning CONTROLS SYNC program The function is available when the engine is run‐ ning. Principle The rear window heating is switched off auto‐ matically after a while. The following setting on the driver's side can be transferred to the front passenger's side: Press and hold the button for more than 3 sec‐...
  • Page 234 Air conditioning CONTROLS Independent ventilation Indirect ventilation Do not align the air flow directly onto the vehicle occupants. The vehicle interior is cooled or Principle heated indirectly depending on the set tempera‐ The independent ventilation allows the tempera‐ ture. ture of the interior to be adjusted before the jour‐ ney starts.
  • Page 235 Air conditioning CONTROLS Using the button The system is switched on in good time be‐ fore the set departure time on the required days of the week. General Preselection of departure time is done in two If the vehicle is in standby state, the independent stages: ventilation can be switched on or off via the but‐...

  • Page 236: Interior Equipment

    Interior equipment CONTROLS Interior equipment Vehicle equipment Ashtrays This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ Front centre console cific and optional equipment available for the model series. It may therefore describe equip‐ Opening ment and functions which are not installed in your vehicle, for example on account of the spe‐...
  • Page 237 Interior equipment CONTROLS Lighter Sockets Safety notes Principle The cigarette lighter attachment can be used as a socket for electrical devices when standby WARNING state or drive-ready state is switched on. Contact with the hot heating element or the hot socket of the lighter can cause burns.
  • Page 238 Interior equipment CONTROLS Front centre console In the centre armrest The socket is located between the cupholders. There is a USB port in the centre armrest. Pull off the cover. Properties: ▷ USB port type C. Inside the luggage compartment ▷...
  • Page 239 Interior equipment CONTROLS In the rear centre console rupted. Observe the relevant information in the operating instructions for the mobile telephone. If the vehicle is equipped with a charge indi‐ cator, the Control Display shows whether a Qi- compatible mobile telephone is being charged. Safety notes WARNING When charging a Qi-compatible device in the...
  • Page 240 Interior equipment CONTROLS Removing: pull the mobile telephone out behind the holding clip. Removing the holding clip The holding clip can be removed, for example to clean or to take out objects placed in the dock by mistake. 1 Holding clip 2 Storage area Operating requirements ▷...
  • Page 241 Interior equipment CONTROLS might be restricted and functions might no lon‐ ger work. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A1E893 - X/20...

  • Page 242: Storage Compartments

    Storage compartments CONTROLS Storage compartments Vehicle equipment ▷ Glove compartment on the driver's side, see page 243. ▷ Pockets in the doors, see page 243. This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ cific and optional equipment available for the ▷ Storage compartment under the centre arm‐ model series.
  • Page 243 Storage compartments CONTROLS Closing Safety note Shut the lid. WARNING Driver's side Breakable objects, for example glass bottles or glasses, may get broken in the event of an acci‐ Safety note dent or when braking or taking evasive action. Shards may scatter throughout the interior. There is a risk of injury or material damage.
  • Page 244 Storage compartments CONTROLS Opening Front Press the button. There are two cup holders in the centre console. Closing Rear Push the cover down until it engages. Safety note Cup holders NOTE If the cup holder is open, the centre armrest Safety note cannot be folded back.
  • Page 245 Storage compartments CONTROLS Coat hooks General The coat hooks are located on the grab handles in the rear. Safety notes WARNING Items of clothing on the coat hooks can impair visibility when driving. There is a risk of acci‐ dent. Hang items of clothing from the coat hooks so that they do not obstruct visibility when driving.

  • Page 246: Luggage Compartment

    Luggage compartment CONTROLS Luggage compartment Vehicle equipment WARNING Loose objects or devices connected by a cable This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ to the vehicle, for example mobile telephones, cific and optional equipment available for the may be thrown around the interior during the model series.
  • Page 247 Luggage compartment CONTROLS Storage compartments in the back seat, insert both outer seat belts into the respective opposite buckles. the luggage compartment ▷ Fully fold down the rear backrests if a large load is to be stowed. Bag holders ▷ Do not stack load items above the upper edge of the backrests.
  • Page 248 Luggage compartment CONTROLS Side storage compartment, left Safety notes General WARNING There is a storage compartment on the left side Risk of entrapment when folding down the rear of the luggage compartment. backrest. There is a risk of injury or material damage.
  • Page 249 Luggage compartment CONTROLS Press the button and pull the middle part for‐ wards. NOTE Vehicle parts can be damaged when folding down the rear backrest. There is a risk of mate‐ rial damage. When folding down, make sure that the area of movement of the rear backrest including head restraint is kept clear.
  • Page 250 Luggage compartment CONTROLS Luggage compartment Slightly lift the cover, arrow 1, and pull back‐ ward from the holders, arrows 2. cover Safety notes WARNING Loose objects or devices connected by a cable to the vehicle, for example mobile telephones, may be thrown around the interior during the journey, for example in the event of an accident or when braking or carrying out an evasive ma‐...
  • Page 251 Luggage compartment CONTROLS Variable luggage Fold up luggage compartment floor. The maximum boot height is achieved. compartment floor Principle The variable luggage compartment floor enables the luggage compartment to be configured to suit transport requirements. General Read the notes on securing loads, see page 246. Removing luggage compartment Safety note floor...
  • Page 252 Luggage compartment CONTROLS Push the luggage compartment floor for‐ Insert both upper fastening pins of the lug‐ wards until it audibly and detectably engages. gage net into the holders as far as they will go, arrow 1, and push forwards. Attach the luggage net with the two lower Luggage net hooks into the respective upper lashing eyes...
  • Page 253 Luggage compartment CONTROLS holders as far as they will go, arrow 1, and push forwards. Attach the luggage compartment separating net with the two lower hooks into the rear eyes on the folded rear seat backrest, ar‐ rows 2, raise the rear seat backrests a little to do this if necessary.

  • Page 254: Driving Hints

    Driving precautions DRIVING HINTS Driving precautions Vehicle equipment Engine, gearbox and differential Up to 2000 km, 1200 miles This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ cific and optional equipment available for the Do not exceed the maximum engine revs and model series. It may therefore describe equip‐ speed: ment and functions which are not installed in ▷...
  • Page 255 Driving precautions DRIVING HINTS General driving information parking, no flammable materials can come into contact with hot vehicle parts. Closing the tailgate Exhaust gas particle filter Safety note Principle The exhaust gas particle filter collects soot parti‐ WARNING cles. The soot particles are burned at high tem‐ When open, the tailgate protrudes above the peratures to clean the exhaust gas particle filter vehicle and in the event of an accident, or when...
  • Page 256 Driving precautions DRIVING HINTS Peak power This situation, known as aquaplaning, means that the tyre can actually lose contact completely with Temporary peak power is delivered in relation to the road surface and the vehicle can neither be environmental factors. It may reach around 10 % steered, nor the brakes properly applied.
  • Page 257 Driving precautions DRIVING HINTS tional noises have no effect on the efficiency and Safety notes operational safety of the brakes. WARNING Objects in the movement range of Even slight but continuous pressure on the the pedals brake pedal can cause overheating, brake pad wear or even brake system failure.
  • Page 258 Driving precautions DRIVING HINTS Safety note ▷ Distribute the roof load evenly. ▷ The roof load must not be spread over a large area. WARNING ▷ Place heavy items of luggage at the bottom. When driving with a roof load, for example with ▷...
  • Page 259 Driving precautions DRIVING HINTS Loads ▷ Do not exceed the permitted axle load or the permitted gross weight. ▷ Drive smoothly and avoid sudden accelera‐ tion and braking or fast cornering. Driving on a racing track WARNING The vehicle is not designed for use in motor‐ The permitted gross weight of the rear luggage sport competitions or similar.

  • Page 260: Towing A Trailer

    A low centre of trailer FOR TOWING ONLY. The trailer tow hitch sup‐ gravity makes the car/trailer combination much plied with your BMW vehicle should only be used more stable and safe to drive. for towing purposes, the trailer tow hitch assem‐...
  • Page 261 Towing a trailer DRIVING HINTS Not Australia/New Zealand: Trailer exceeded. The lower value is the limit which should be adhered to. rear lights The power output of the trailer's rear lights must Tyre inflation pressure not exceed the following values: Check the vehicle's and the trailer's tyre inflation ▷...
  • Page 262 Towing a trailer DRIVING HINTS High loads and high outside WARNING temperature The tyre inflation pressure must be adapted because of the increased axle load when tow‐ NOTE ing a trailer. Driving with inadequate tyre infla‐ On long journeys with high trailer loads, a high tion pressure can damage the tyres.
  • Page 263 Towing a trailer DRIVING HINTS ▷ If a trailer with a high centre of gravity tips over before snaking is detected. WARNING ▷ If Dynamic Stability Control DSC is deactiva‐ If the ball linkage is not locked, unstable driving ted or has malfunctioned. conditions or accidents can result.
  • Page 264 Towing a trailer DRIVING HINTS Indicator on the ball linkage The lock is open if the handwheel can be pressed, arrow 1. The colour of the indicator on the ball linkage shows the locking status. Pre-tensioning the handwheel Colour Locking status If the indicator is orange, pre-tension the hand‐...
  • Page 265 Towing a trailer DRIVING HINTS Removing ball linkage Insert the ball linkage from underneath into the bracket and push upwards, arrow 1. Fold up the lock cover. Insert key and unlock the lock in the hand‐ wheel. Remove the key. Hold ball linkage firmly.
  • Page 266 Towing a trailer DRIVING HINTS Operating rear luggage WARNING racks The socket for the trailer or rear luggage rack is located near to protruding parts of the vehicle The ball linkage of the trailer tow hitch can be body. There is a risk of injury. Do not touch any used as a mount for rear luggage racks;...

  • Page 267: Saving Fuel

    Saving fuel DRIVING HINTS Saving fuel Vehicle equipment Close windows and the glass sunroof This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ An open glass sunroof or open window increase cific and optional equipment available for the drag and consequently fuel consumption. model series.
  • Page 268 BMW Service Partner. roll. Please also see the BMW Maintenance System, On downward stretches, take your foot off the see page 319. accelerator and allow the vehicle to roll.
  • Page 269 Saving fuel DRIVING HINTS Overview ▷ "ECO PRO climate control" ▷ "ECO PRO light and sight" ▷ "Route-ahead assistant" The settings are saved for the current driver pro‐ file. ECO PRO Limit ▷ "ECO PRO limit": activate ECO PRO limit. An ECO PRO tip is shown when the speed of the set ECO PRO limit is exceeded.
  • Page 270 Saving fuel DRIVING HINTS Route-ahead assistant Consumption display The route-ahead assistant detects upcoming Instrument cluster without extended route stages and alerts the driver. functionality Resetting settings Reset ECO PRO INDIVIDUAL to the default set‐ ting: "Reset to ECO PRO STANDARD" Display in the instrument cluster ECO PRO bonus range An extension of range can be...
  • Page 271 Saving fuel DRIVING HINTS Display on the Control Display Resetting consumption history Via iDrive: Displaying EfficientDynamics information Press the button. The current operating method of the ECO PRO "Reset consumption history" functions can be shown on the Control Display. Via iDrive: Route-ahead assistant "My Vehicle"...
  • Page 272 Saving fuel DRIVING HINTS Display "Technology in action" "Driving style analysis" Display in the instrument cluster Using route-ahead assistant An alert regarding a section of the route ahead is given as a recommendation to A section of the route ahead is shown: allow the vehicle to roll.
  • Page 273 Saving fuel DRIVING HINTS Display A precautionary driving style helps to use the function frequently and supports the consump‐ tion-reducing effect of coasting. Instrument cluster without extended functionality Operating requirements The marking in the consumption The function is available in the speed range from display on the on-board computer approx.
  • Page 274 Saving fuel DRIVING HINTS Display on the Control Display ▷ If Cruise Control is activated. ▷ Driving in the handling limit range or on up‐ ward or downward gradients. ▷ Battery charge state temporally too low or too high power requirement in the on-board net‐ work.
  • Page 275 Saving fuel DRIVING HINTS Online Edition for Part no. 01405A1E893 - X/20...

  • Page 276: Mobility

    Refuelling MOBILITY Refuelling Vehicle equipment Fuel tank cap This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ Opening cific and optional equipment available for the To open the fuel tank filler flap, push on the model series. It may therefore describe equip‐ upper edge, arrow. The fuel tank filler flap ment and functions which are not installed in opens.
  • Page 277 Refuelling MOBILITY Closing Safety note WARNING NOTE The retaining strap of the fuel tank cap may be‐ Fuels are poisonous and aggressive substan‐ come trapped and crushed when turning the ces. Overfilling the fuel tank can damage the cap to close it. It will then not be possible to fuel system.

  • Page 278: Fuel

    Fuel MOBILITY Fuel Vehicle equipment The engine has knock control. This means that different petrol grades can be used. This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ Safety notes cific and optional equipment available for the model series. It may therefore describe equip‐ ment and functions which are not installed in NOTE your vehicle, for example on account of the spe‐...
  • Page 279 Start/Stop button. Contact a Service Part‐ Principle ner of the manufacturer or another qualified BMW Diesel with BluePerformance reduces ni‐ Service Partner or a specialist workshop. trous oxides in the diesel exhaust by injecting the reduction agent AdBlue into the exhaust stream.
  • Page 280 AdBlue topping up Via iDrive: BMW recommends having the reduction agent "My Vehicle" replenished by a Service Partner as part of a reg‐ ular maintenance schedule. "Vehicle status"...
  • Page 281 Fuel MOBILITY Topping up AdBlue yourself Preferably use the special bottle recommended by BMW. With this bottle and its special adapter, reduction agent can be topped up conveniently. Safety notes Top up quantity WARNING When the reserve level indicator starts, top up at When the reduction agent container is opened, least 5 litres, approx.
  • Page 282 Fuel MOBILITY Depending on the filler nozzle, the tank for the Put fuel tank cap back on and turn clockwise. reducing agent may not be filled completely. Press on the fuel tank filler flap until it en‐ Please comply with the safety regulations dis‐ gages.
  • Page 283 Fuel MOBILITY The tank in the vehicle is filled when the level Safety note in the bottle does not change any more. It is not possible to overfill. WARNING After filling with an incorrect liquid, the system may heat up and catch fire. There is a risk of fire and injury.

  • Page 284: Wheels And Tyres

    Wheels and tyres MOBILITY Wheels and tyres Vehicle equipment Tyre inflation pressure information This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ On the door pillar cific and optional equipment available for the model series. It may therefore describe equip‐ ment and functions which are not installed in your vehicle, for example on account of the spe‐...
  • Page 285 Wheels and tyres MOBILITY For Australia/New Zealand Checking using tyre inflation pressure inscriptions on the door pillar WARNING The tyre inflation pressure inscriptions on the The inflation pressures on the tyre label are ap‐ tyre inflation pressure sign on the door pillar only plicable only for tyres explicitly mentioned on relate to cold tyres or tyres at the same tempera‐...
  • Page 286 Wheels and tyres MOBILITY Minimum tread depth Reinitialise runflat indicator. For Tyre Pressure Monitor TPM: The corrected tyre inflation pressures are applied automatically. Make sure that the correct tyre settings have been made. For tyres that cannot be found in the tyre infla‐ tion pressure information on the Control Display, reset the Tyre Pressure Monitor TPM.
  • Page 287 Wheels and tyres MOBILITY Replacement of wheels and Safety notes tyres WARNING If the tyres are damaged, the tyre inflation pres‐ Fitting and balancing sure may be reduced, which in turn could Have the wheel fitted and balanced by a Service cause you to lose control of the vehicle.
  • Page 288 Wheels and tyres MOBILITY aged, refit the same wheel/tyre combination as summer tyres, they do not normally match the the original. performance of winter tyres. Maximum speed of winter tyres Recommended makes of tyre If the vehicle is capable of maximum speeds higher than the speed permitted for the winter tyres, an information label stating the maximum permitted speed for the tyres fitted must be dis‐...
  • Page 289 Wheels and tyres MOBILITY ▷ Protect the tyres against contamination from sary steering corrections as carefully as possi‐ oil, grease and solvents. ble. ▷ Do not leave tyres in plastic bags. ▷ Remove dirt from the wheels or tyres. Label Run-flat tyres Principle In the event of a complete loss of tyre inflation...
  • Page 290 Wheels and tyres MOBILITY the tyres which encloses the damage from the ▷ In the storage compartment under the lug‐ inside when it hardens. gage compartment floor. General ▷ Please observe the notes on the application of the Mobility System which are on the com‐ pressor and the sealant container.
  • Page 291 Wheels and tyres MOBILITY Filling 6 Compressor Shake the sealant container. 7 Plug/cable for socket 8 Connecting hose Safety measures ▷ Park the vehicle on a firm surface and as far away from moving traffic as possible. ▷ Switch on the hazard warning lights. ▷...
  • Page 292 Wheels and tyres MOBILITY Checking and adjusting the tyre Screw the filler hose of the sealant container onto the tyre valve of the faulty wheel. inflation pressure Checking Switch off compressor. Read off the tyre inflation pressure as shown on the tyre pressure indicator. To be able to continue the journey, a tyre infla‐...
  • Page 293 Wheels and tyres MOBILITY Adjusting Insert the plug into the socket in the vehicle interior. Stop in a suitable area. Screw the connecting hose of the compres‐ sor directly onto the tyre valve. Switch on the compressor with standby state switched on or the engine running.
  • Page 294 Wheels and tyres MOBILITY Reset the Tyre Pressure Monitor TPM, see page 294. Snow chains may only be used in pairs on the Have the punctured tyre and the sealant con‐ front wheels with tyres of the following sizes: tainer of the Mobility System replaced as soon as ▷...
  • Page 295 Wheels and tyres MOBILITY If the vehicle is fitted with tyres which are not lis‐ ▷ After changing the tyre setting. ted in the tyre inflation pressure information on ▷ In the case of tyres with special approval: the vehicle, for example tyres with special appro‐ ▷...
  • Page 296 Wheels and tyres MOBILITY See the Performing a reset section for specified pressure is always displayed irrespec‐ how to proceed. tive of the weather conditions, tyre temperatures and length of journey. Select the load status of the vehicle once tyre size has been selected.
  • Page 297 Wheels and tyres MOBILITY Tyres with special approval: Safety note performing a reset Via iDrive: WARNING A damaged standard tyre with too little or no "My Vehicle" tyre inflation pressure impairs driving character‐ "Vehicle status" istics, for example steering and braking. Tyres "Tyre Pressure Monitor"...
  • Page 298 Wheels and tyres MOBILITY Messages: for tyres with special Symbol Possible cause approval There has been a loss of tyre infla‐ tion pressure. General Dynamic Stability Control DSC will be activated if Action necessary as soon as a message for low tyre in‐ flation pressure appears.
  • Page 299 Wheels and tyres MOBILITY Action Symbol Possible cause Check the tyre inflation pressure and adjust There is a flat tyre or substantial loss as necessary. of tyre inflation pressure. Perform a reset of the system. No reset has been performed on the system.
  • Page 300 Wheels and tyres MOBILITY Run-flat tyres Possible driving distance with a deflated tyre Safety notes The possible driving distance varies depending on the load and stresses the vehicle is subjected to, for example speed, the nature of the road sur‐ WARNING face, outside temperature.
  • Page 301 Wheels and tyres MOBILITY Runflat indicator RPA The pressure decreases when the tyre tempera‐ ture drops. Due to the system's inherent warning thresholds, Principle therefore, this behaviour may cause a warning to The system identifies a loss of tyre inflation pres‐ be triggered when significant temperature drops sure by comparing the rotational speeds of the occur.
  • Page 302 Wheels and tyres MOBILITY Initialising Flat tyre message Initialisation saves the set tyre inflation pressures A yellow warning lamp is illuminated in as reference values for subsequent detection of the instrument cluster. a flat tyre. Initialisation is started by confirming In addition, a symbol with a Check Control mes‐...
  • Page 303 Wheels and tyres MOBILITY Run-flat tyres Possible driving distance with a deflated tyre Safety notes The possible driving distance varies depending on the load and stresses the vehicle is subjected to, for example speed, the nature of the road sur‐ WARNING face, outside temperature.
  • Page 304 Wheels and tyres MOBILITY ▷ No warning can be given in the event of sud‐ injury or even death. Do not place supports un‐ den tyre failure caused by external factors. der the vehicle jack. ▷ If the system has not been initialised. ▷...
  • Page 305 Vehicle jack: Australian/New Zealand standard AS/NZS 2693 2007 – "Vehicle jacks" contains the following warning note, which BMW hereby adopts: "... no person should place any portion of their body under a vehicle that is supported by a Place chocks or other suitable objects in front of jack".
  • Page 306 Wheels and tyres MOBILITY Locking wheel bolts ▷ Switch on the hazard warning lights. ▷ Apply the parking brake. Principle ▷ Engage a gear or select selector lever posi‐ The wheel locking bolts have a special coding. tion P. The blots can only be released with the adapter ▷...
  • Page 307 Wheels and tyres MOBILITY Raising vehicle Remove your hand from the jack as soon as the jack is under load and continue to turn the jack crank or lever with one hand. WARNING Make sure that the base of the vehicle jack is Your hands or fingers could get trapped when extended perpendicular to and at right angles using the jack.
  • Page 308 Wheels and tyres MOBILITY studs belonging to the wheels may also have Additionally, regularly check the tyre inflation to be used. pressure of the spare wheel in the luggage com‐ partment and correct the pressure if necessary. Tighten the remaining wheel studs until fin‐ ger-tight and then tighten all the wheel studs Safety note crosswise.
  • Page 309 Wheels and tyres MOBILITY Inserting the spare wheel Insert the spare wheel on the left and slide it to the right. Where applicable, mount the bracket and the trailer tow hitch. Attach the retaining plate or the cover. Screw on and tighten the wing nut. Insert and secure the vehicle jack and tool holder on the left next to the spare wheel.

  • Page 310: Engine Compartment

    Engine compartment MOBILITY Engine compartment Vehicle equipment your vehicle, for example on account of the spe‐ cial equipment selected or the country specifica‐ tion. This also applies to safety-relevant func‐ This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ tions and systems. Please comply with the cific and optional equipment available for the relevant laws and regulations when using the model series.
  • Page 311 Engine compartment MOBILITY Bonnet WARNING Parts of the body can become trapped when Safety notes opening and closing the bonnet. There is a risk of injury. When opening and closing, make sure that the area of movement of the bonnet is WARNING kept clear.
  • Page 312 Engine compartment MOBILITY Closing Allow the bonnet to drop from a height of ap‐ proximately 50 cm, 20 in. The bonnet must engage on both sides. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A1E893 - X/20...

  • Page 313: Engine Oil

    Engine oil MOBILITY Engine oil Vehicle equipment NOTE Too much engine oil can damage the engine or This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ the catalytic converter. There is a risk of mate‐ cific and optional equipment available for the rial damage. Do not add too much engine oil. If model series.
  • Page 314 Engine oil MOBILITY Displaying the engine oil level Carrying out a detailed measurement Via iDrive: Via iDrive: "My Vehicle" "My Vehicle" "Vehicle status" "Vehicle status" "Engine oil level" "Engine oil level" The engine oil level is displayed. "Measure engine oil level" System limits "Start measurement"...
  • Page 315 Suitable engine oil grades Engine oils with the following oil specifications can be used. Petrol engine BMW Longlife-04. Add engine oil. BMW Longlife-12 FE. Tighten cap. BMW Longlife-17 FE+. Diesel engine BMW Longlife-04. BMW Longlife-12 FE. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A1E893 - X/20...
  • Page 316 Engine oil MOBILITY Oil change Alternative engine oil grades If suitable engine oils are not available, up to 1 li‐ tre, 2 pints, of an engine oil with the following oil specification can be used for topping up: NOTE If the engine oil is not changed at the correct Petrol engine time, engine wear may increase which could ACEA C2.

  • Page 317: Coolant

    Coolant MOBILITY Coolant Vehicle equipment WARNING Additives are harmful to health and using the This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ wrong additives can damage the engine. There cific and optional equipment available for the is a risk of injury and material damage. Do not model series.
  • Page 318 Coolant MOBILITY The coolant level is correct if it is between the Min. and Max. marks in the filler neck. Tighten cap. Replenishing the coolant Allow the engine to cool down. Open the bonnet, see page 311. Turn cap on coolant tank slightly anticlock‐ wise, then allow the pressure to escape.

  • Page 319: Maintenance

    BMW Maintenance System Periods out of use Periods when the vehicle is out of use with its The maintenance system indicates what mainte‐...
  • Page 320 Maintenance MOBILITY Safety note both in the vehicle and in the central IT systems of BMW AG, Munich. After a change of vehicle ownership, the new ve‐ NOTE hicle owner will be able to view the data entered Incorrect use of the OBD on-board diagnosis in the electronic service history.
  • Page 321 Maintenance MOBILITY Vehicle recycling The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends returning the vehicle to a collection point nomi‐ nated by the manufacturer at the end of its life cycle. The regulations concerning the returning of end-of-life vehicles may vary from country to country.

  • Page 322: Replacing Parts

    Replacing parts MOBILITY Replacing parts Vehicle equipment Wiper blades This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ Safety notes cific and optional equipment available for the model series. It may therefore describe equip‐ NOTE ment and functions which are not installed in your vehicle, for example on account of the spe‐...
  • Page 323 Replacing parts MOBILITY Insert the new wiper blade in the opposite se‐ A box of spare bulbs is available from a Service quence ensuring that it clips into place. Partner of the manufacturer or another qualified Service Partner or a specialist workshop. Fold in the wipers.
  • Page 324 Replacing parts MOBILITY Turn indicator NOTE Bulb type PY21W, 21 watt. Dirty bulbs have a reduced lifetime. There is a Turn the bulb holder anticlockwise and re‐ risk of material damage. Do not touch the glass move. of new bulbs with your bare hands. Use a clean tissue or similar, or hold the bulb by its base.
  • Page 325 Replacing parts MOBILITY Press down the clamp, slide to the right, ar‐ High-beam headlights row 1, and fold down, arrow 2. Bulb type 55 watt, H7LL. Turn the cover anticlockwise and remove. Pull out the bulb. Pull off connectors. Install the new bulb. When doing this, position the lug of the bulb Press down the clamp, slide to the left, ar‐...
  • Page 326 Replacing parts MOBILITY Rear lights Pull out the bulb. General Comply with the safety notes, see page 323. In the case of halogen headlights, the reversing light and the rear fog light use LED technology. In the case of LED headlights, all the rear lights use LED technology.
  • Page 327 Replacing parts MOBILITY Removing the outer rear light Remove bulb holder from rear light, arrow 2. Open the tailgate. Use the screwdriver from the on-board tool kit, see page 322, to loosen the attachment, arrow 1. Remove the cover, arrow 2. Press the faulty bulb gently into the fitting, turn anticlockwise and remove.
  • Page 328 Replacing parts MOBILITY Lights in the tailgate Changing bulbs Remove the bulb holder, arrows, from the General light. Comply with the safety notes, see page 323. 5-watt bulb, W5W Access to the light Open the tailgate. Pull out cover on handle recess, see arrow. Pull the defective bulb out of the socket.
  • Page 329 Replacing parts MOBILITY Symbol Meaning WARNING No direct sunlight, no frost. Vehicle batteries that are classified as unsuita‐ ble may damage systems or result in functions no longer being carried out. There is a risk of Follow the user manual. injury or material damage.
  • Page 330 Replacing parts MOBILITY Charging the battery ▷ Use the connections, connectors and covers provided. Only charge the battery via the jump-starting ▷ Connect a hose to the gas outlet opening if connections, see page 337, in the engine com‐ necessary. partment and with the engine switched off.
  • Page 331 2. Information on the fuse assignments, as well as the positions of any other fuse boxes, is available on the Internet: www.bmw.com/fusecard. Where applicable, information on the fuse types and locations is also found on a separate sheet in the fuse box.

  • Page 332: Help In Case Of A Breakdown

    Fold up luggage compartment floor. Warning triangle BMW Roadside Assistance Principle BMW Group Roadside Assistance can be con‐ tacted if you require help in the event of a break‐ down. General In the event of a breakdown, data on the vehicle condition is transferred to the manufacturer of The warning triangle is located inside the tail‐...
  • Page 333 If this is not possible, further measures will be ini‐ Requirements tiated, for example Mobile Service will be in‐ ▷ Activated ConnectedDrive contract, equip‐ formed. ment with intelligent emergency call or BMW ConnectedDrive services. BMW Accident Assistance ▷ Mobile reception. ▷...
  • Page 334 The emergency call is placed using the SIM card A text message prompting the driver to call integrated in the vehicle and cannot be switched BMW Accident Assistance is shown on the Con‐ off. trol Display. For technical reasons, it might not be possible to The connection can be established directly: make an emergency call in highly adverse condi‐...
  • Page 335 If a cancellation request is displayed on the call centre. Control Display, the emergency call can be Even if no emergency call through BMW is pos‐ cancelled. sible, in some cases an emergency call may still If the situation permits, wait in the vehicle un‐...
  • Page 336 Pro‐ lished. longed contact with the extinguishing When an emergency call is made via BMW, agent can cause the skin to dry out. data, for example the vehicle's position if this ▷ Do not allow the extinguishing agent to can be determined, is sent to the public come into contact with the eyes.
  • Page 337 Help in case of a breakdown MOBILITY Preparations other qualified Service Partner or a specialist workshop. Check whether the battery in the other vehi‐ Make a note of the next maintenance date for cle shows 12 volts. Information about the the fire extinguisher.
  • Page 338 Help in case of a breakdown MOBILITY Starting the engine ▷ Raise the vehicle with suitable equipment. ▷ Do not raise or secure the vehicle by its Never use spray products to start the engine. towing eye, body parts or chassis parts. Start the engine of the other vehicle and al‐...
  • Page 339 Help in case of a breakdown MOBILITY Steptronic transmission without ▷ Do not raise or secure the vehicle by its towing eye, body parts or chassis parts. xDrive: transporting the vehicle General Steptronic transmission with The vehicle must not be towed if the front xDrive: transporting the vehicle wheels are in contact with the ground.
  • Page 340 Help in case of a breakdown MOBILITY If the electrical system of the vehicle being ▷ Do not exceed a towing speed of 50 km/h, towed has failed, the vehicle must be made iden‐ 30 mph. tifiable to other road users, for instance by plac‐ ▷...
  • Page 341 Help in case of a breakdown MOBILITY Safety note NOTE If the towing eye is not used as intended, the vehicle or towing eye may be damaged. There is a risk of material damage. Observe the notes on using the towing eye. Thread for towing eye Press the marking on the edge of the cover to push it out.

  • Page 342: General Care

    General care MOBILITY General care Vehicle equipment Distances and temperature ▷ Maximum temperature: 60 ℃/140 ℉. This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ ▷ Minimum distance to sensors, cameras, cific and optional equipment available for the seals: 30 cm, 12 in. model series.
  • Page 343 There is a risk of material damage. Do not General switch off standby state in car washes. BMW recommends using care and cleaning products from BMW. Suitable care products are General available from a Service Partner of the manufac‐ turer or another qualified Service Partner or a The vehicle must be able to roll freely whilst in specialist workshop.
  • Page 344 General care MOBILITY Leather care 60 ℃/140 ℉. Observe the manufacturer's in‐ structions. Remove dust from the leather at regular intervals Corrosive, acidic or alkaline cleaners may destroy with a cloth or vacuum cleaner. the protective coatings of adjacent parts, for ex‐ Dust and road dirt will otherwise become worked ample brake discs.
  • Page 345 General care MOBILITY cloth. Lightly moisten the cloth with water if In the event of heavy soiling, clean floor carpets necessary. using a microfibre cloth and water or textile cleaner. Rub back and forth in the direction of travel to prevent matting. Clean with a microfibre cloth.
  • Page 346 General care MOBILITY Laying up the vehicle Special measures need to be taken if putting the vehicle out of use for longer than three months. Additional information is available from a Service Partner of the manufacturer or another qualified Service Partner or a specialist workshop. Online Edition for Part no.
  • Page 347 General care MOBILITY Online Edition for Part no. 01405A1E893 - X/20...

  • Page 348: Reference

    The heights specified do not take into account add-on parts such as a roof aerial, roof railing or BMW 1 Series Width with mirrors mm (in) 2081 (81.9) Width without mirrors mm (in) 1799 (70.8)
  • Page 349 Technical data REFERENCE Weights 116i Kerb weight ready for road, with 75 kg, 165 lb, load, tank 90 % full, no optional extras Manual transmission kg (lb) 1395 (3075) Steptronic transmission kg (lb) 1415 (3120) Permitted gross weight Manual transmission kg (lb) 1850 (4079) Steptronic transmission...
  • Page 350 Technical data REFERENCE 118i Manual transmission kg (lb) 555 (1224) Steptronic transmission kg (lb) 550 (1213) Front axle load limit Manual transmission kg (lb) 980 (2161) Steptronic transmission kg (lb) 1005 (2216) Rear axle load limit Manual transmission kg (lb) 940 (2072) Steptronic transmission kg (lb)
  • Page 351 The information is only valid for type code 7L51 or 7L52. The type code can be found in the vehicle identification number, in the fourth to seventh characters from the left. M135i xDrive powered by BMW M Kerb weight ready for road, with 75 kg, 165 lb, load, kg (lb)
  • Page 352 Technical data REFERENCE 116d Steptronic transmission kg (lb) 555 (1224) Front axle load limit Manual transmission kg (lb) 1025 (2260) Steptronic transmission kg (lb) 1040 (2293) Rear axle load limit Manual transmission kg (lb) 980 (2161) Steptronic transmission kg (lb) 980 (2161) Roof load kg (lb)
  • Page 353 Technical data REFERENCE 120d Kerb weight ready for road, with 75 kg, 165 lb, load, kg (lb) 1525 (3362) tank 90 % full, no optional extras Permitted gross weight kg (lb) 2000 (4409) Payload kg (lb) 550 (1213) Front axle load limit kg (lb) 1085 (2392) Rear axle load limit...
  • Page 354 Technical data REFERENCE 116i Rear axle load limit, towing vehicle Manual transmission kg (lb) 1050 (2315) Steptronic transmission kg (lb) 1050 (2315) Total weight, towing vehicle Manual transmission kg (lb) 1925 (4244) Steptronic transmission kg (lb) 1945 (4288) 118i Towing loads according to EU operating permit. Consult a Service Partner of the manufacturer or another qualified Service Partner or a specialist workshop about options for increasing the loads.
  • Page 355 Technical data REFERENCE 120i Trailer load with brake on upward gradient up to 8 % kg (lb) 1300 (2866) Maximum trailer nose weight kg (lb) 75 (165) Minimum trailer nose weight kg (lb) 25 (55) Rear axle load limit, towing vehicle kg (lb) 1065 (2348) Total weight, towing vehicle...
  • Page 356 Technical data REFERENCE 118d Trailer load with brake on upward gradient up to 12 % kg (lb) 1300 (2866) Trailer load with brake on upward gradient up to 8 % kg (lb) 1300 (2866) Maximum trailer nose weight kg (lb) 75 (165) Minimum trailer nose weight kg (lb)
  • Page 357 Rear axle load limit, towing vehicle kg (lb) 1130 (2491) Total weight, towing vehicle kg (lb) 2140 (4718) Filling capacities BMW 1 Series Fuel tank, approximately. Litres (gal) 42.0 (9.2) Larger-capacity fuel tank, approximately Litres (gal) 50.0 (11.0) Observe the additional information on fuel qual‐...

  • Page 358: Seats For Child Restraint Systems

    Seats for child restraint systems REFERENCE Seats for child restraint systems Vehicle equipment relevant laws and regulations when using the corresponding functions and systems. This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ cific and optional equipment available for the General model series. It may therefore describe equip‐ ment and functions which are not installed in Information about which child restraint systems your vehicle, for example on account of the spe‐...
  • Page 359 Seats for child restraint systems REFERENCE Seat number Position in the vehicle 3rd seat row left 3rd seat row centre 3rd seat row right Right-hand drive vehicles: suitability of child restraint systems for each vehicle seat Seat position 1 - Airbag ON 1 -a) Airbag OFF Seat position suitable for universal fastening No Yes Yes Yes...

  • Page 360: Appendix

    Appendix REFERENCE Appendix Here is where any updates to the Owner's Handbook for the vehicle are listed. Updates after going to press After the copy deadline for the integrated Own‐ er's Handbook in the vehicle, the following chap‐ ters were updated in the printed Owner's Handbook: ▷...
  • Page 361 Appendix REFERENCE Online Edition for Part no. 01405A1E893 - X/20...

  • Page 362: Everything From A To Z

    AUC automatic air recirculation control AUC AdBlue at minimum Audio, see Owner's Handbook for Navigation, AdBlue, replenishing Entertainment, Communication AdBlue, see BMW diesel with BluePerform‐ Automatic air conditioning 226, ance Automatic air recirculation control AUC Additives, engine oil grades Automatic car wash Adjustable speed limit, see Manual Speed Lim‐...
  • Page 363 BMW Digital Key Care products BMW Maintenance System Care, vehicle BMW Roadside Assistance Cargo position, rear backrests BMW Services, see Owner's Handbook for Navi‐ Caring for displays, monitors gation, Entertainment, Communication Carpet, care Bonnet CarPlay, connection to vehicle Bonus range, ECO PRO...
  • Page 364 Cigarette lighter Coolant level Cleaning displays, monitors Coolant temperature, see Engine tempera‐ Cleaning, Head-Up Display ture Closing with a smartphone, see BMW Digital Cooling effect, maximum 227, Cooling system Closing with the Key Card Cornering light Coasting Corrosion of brake discs...
  • Page 365 Diesel particulate filter, see Exhaust gas particle DSC Dynamic Stability Control filter DTC, Dynamic Traction Control Digital clock DVD, video, see Owner's Handbook for Naviga‐ Digital Key, see BMW Digital Key tion, Entertainment, Communication Dimensions Dynamic brake lights Dimming exterior mirror Dynamic damping, see Adaptive suspen‐...
  • Page 366 Exterior mirror, automatically dimming E-mail, see Owner's Handbook for Navigation, Exterior mirror, automatic parking function Entertainment, Communication Exterior mirror internal Emergency assistance, see BMW Accident As‐ Exterior mirrors, malfunction sistance External start, see Starting aid Emergency assistance, see BMW Roadside As‐...
  • Page 367 Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Front collision warning, see Collision warn‐ Front collision warning, see Intelligent Halogen headlights Safety Handbrake, see Parking brake Front collision warning, see Pedestrian warn‐ Hands-free system, see Owner's Handbook for Navigation, Entertainment, Communication Front-end collision warning with City braking Hazard warning lights function Head airbags...
  • Page 368 Keyless Go, see Comfort Access Individual air distribution 228, Key, mechanical Individual settings, see Driver profiles Key, see BMW Digital Key Inductive charging of a smartphone, see Wireless Key, see Vehicle key charging dock Key switch for front passenger airbags...
  • Page 369 Mobile devices, managing Low-beam headlights Mobile phone, see Owner's Handbook for Navi‐ Luggage compartment gation, Entertainment, Communication Luggage compartment cover Mobile Service, see BMW Accident Assis‐ Luggage compartment, storage compart‐ tance ments Mobile Service, see BMW Roadside Assis‐ Luggage net...
  • Page 370 Plasters, see First-aid kit On-board tool kit Plastic parts, care Opening and closing Pockets, doors Opening with a smartphone, see BMW Digital Positioning, vehicle position PostCrash – iBrake Opening with the Key Card Power display, see Sport displays Operating menus, iDrive...
  • Page 371 228, Roller cover Recommended makes of tyre Rolling away in idle, see Coasting Recycling RON, petrol grade Reduction agent, see BMW diesel with BluePer‐ Roof load, permitted formance Roof rack Refuelling Rope for tow-starting/towing Remote control for audio, see Owner's Route-ahead assistant Handbook for Navigation, Entertainment, Com‐...
  • Page 372 Shift Lights, revolution counter Shift paddles on the steering wheel Side airbag Safe seating position Side lights Safe Share function, see BMW Digital Key Side nozzles, see Ventilation Safety switch, windows Side protection without Surround View, see Lat‐ Safety systems, see Airbags...
  • Page 373 Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Sport program, Steptronic transmission Supplementary handbook SPORT, see Driving Experience Control Supplementary text message Sports steering Suspension settings, see Driving Experience Stability control systems Control Standard equipment, see Vehicle equipment Swinging of the trailer, see Trailer Stability Con‐ Standby state, rest state and drive-ready trol state...
  • Page 374 Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Total weight, trailer operation Tyre pressure correction, see Tyre Pressure Touchscreen Monitor TPM Touchscreen, see Operation by touchscreen Tyre pressure monitoring, see RPA Tourist function, see Right-hand/left-hand traf‐ Tyre Pressure Monitor TPM Tyre pressure test, see Tyre Pressure Monitor Tow bar Tow fitting, see Towing eye Tyre repair kit, see Mobility System...
  • Page 375 Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Vehicle key, opening/closing Window, defrosting 229, Vehicle paintwork, care Windscreen, defrosting 229, Vehicle position, vehicle tracking Windscreen washer jets Vehicle, running in Windscreen washing system, see Wiper sys‐ Vehicle status Vehicle wash Windscreen wipers, see Wiper system Ventilation Winter storage, see Laying up the vehicle Ventilation, see Independent ventilation...
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  • Page 378 The Ultimate Driving Machine BMW DRIVER'S GUIDE APP. Your customised vehicle information in an app. Optimised for smartphones & tablets. Can be used offline. *BL5A1E89300U* 01405A1E893 en Online Edition for Part no. 01405A1E893 - X/20...

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