BMW's technical features. It also contains information to help keep your BMW operating safely on the road and maintain its full resale value. When the vehicle leaves the factory, the printed Owner's Handbook is the most up-to-date version.
NOTES Notes Notes About this Owner's Media overview Handbook General Orientation Content from the Owner's Handbook can be accessed through various media. The Owner's The quickest way to find information on a par- Handbook is available in the following media: ticular topic or feature is to consult the alpha- ▷...
Internet Context-sensitive help Vehicle information and general information on General BMW – on technology, for example – are avail- The Integrated Owner's Handbook can be ac- able on the Internet: www.bmw.com. cessed from any menu. Depending on the selected function, the associated description...
NOTES Notes Actions scribed is available in the vehicle. Information about whether a function is currently available Actions that need to be carried out are shown in the vehicle or whether and when the func- as a numbered list. The list of steps must be tion can be installed in the vehicle can be ob- carried out in the specified sequence.
48V battery and the high-voltage please contact your Service Partner or a quali- battery is documented on the Internet: fied specialist workshop, who will be pleased www.bmw.com. to advise you. Validity of Owner's Handbook Warranty The vehicle is technically designed for the...
BMW recommends using parts and accesso- the vehicle identification number and the num- ries that are approved by BMW and are there- ber plate. There are also other ways of tracing fore suitable for this purpose.
To fulfill contractual obligations regarding nies that process personal data from the vehi- the provision of digital vehicle services, for cle. These rights include, among others, a free example BMW ConnectedDrive. and comprehensive right to information. ▷ To safeguard product quality and the re-...
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NOTES Notes Use of apps and services of the vehicle control units are necessary for safe operation manufacturer of the vehicle, or provide assistance while driv- ing, for example driver assistance systems. Information on the use of apps on mobile de- There are also control units which manage vices and online services, as well as on the comfort or infotainment functions.
The personal settings for these functions can quality assurance measures, this technical in- be saved in a BMW ID or in a driver profile formation can be read out from the vehicle to- within the vehicle and retrieved as required, gether with the vehicle identification number.
NOTES Notes repair work, data is read out by the socket read out and transferred to the vehicle manu- for on-board diagnosis using special diagnosis facturer to resolve the claims promptly. systems and sent to the vehicle manufacturer. Fault and event memories in the vehicle can The customer is entitled to withhold consent to be reset when an authorised Service Partner or the data being read out and forwarded.
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If the vehicle has a wireless network connec- line services and apps supplied by the vehicle tion, data can be exchanged between the vehi- manufacturer or by other providers. cle and other systems, for example with BMW ConnectedDrive. Services from other providers Services from the vehicle manufacturer...
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BMW CarData provides transparency in han- by on-board sensors as standard practice. It dling vehicle data with the use of BMW Con- is also triggered automatically if the vehicle nectedDrive. BMW CarData enables users to...
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Notes NOTES Data types and their recipients The legal emergency call system ensures that the data in the internal system memory is de- The legal emergency call system may only col- leted automatically and continuously. lect and process the following data: The vehicle's location data is continuously ▷...
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SIM The emergency calls are answered by an card installed in the vehicle for BMW Connect- emergency call centre appointed by the vehicle edDrive. The SIM card is permanently logged manufacturer.
Notes NOTES Event data recorder EDR Sent information If an emergency call is made by the intelligent emergency call system, the same information This vehicle is equipped with an event data is sent to the appointed emergency call centre recorder (EDR). The main function of this EDR as is normally sent to the public rescue coordi- is to record data in the event of crash or near- nation centre by the legal emergency call sys-...
NOTES Notes Type plate on left-hand side tion if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR. Vehicle identification number General Depending on the national-market equipment, the vehicle identification number is located at The vehicle identification number is on the type different positions in the vehicle.
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QUICK REFERENCE Getting in Getting in Opening and closing Locking with the vehicle key Close the driver's door. Vehicle key Press the button on the vehicle key. All vehicle access points are locked. Central locking system buttons Overview Buttons on the vehicle key. Icon Meaning Unlock.
Getting in QUICK REFERENCE Access to the luggage compartment Closing the luggage compartment automatically Opening the luggage compartment Depending on the equipment: ▷ Unlock the vehicle and then press the but- ▷ Press the button on the luggage ton on the luggage compartment. compartment.
When switching on drive-ready state, the func- tionality of some lights is checked and they illuminate briefly. Principle BMW iDrive is the vehicle’s display and oper- Driver's door ating concept and includes a wide range of functions. Buttons on the Controller Button Function Go to the main menu.
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Getting in QUICK REFERENCE Cancelling voice input ▷ Press the button on the steering wheel again. ▷ ›Cancel‹ ▷ Slide the Controller to the right or left. ▷ Press the Controller. Online Edition for Part no. 01405B465C4 - VI/24...
Adjustment and operation QUICK REFERENCE Adjusting the height: electrical head Icon Meaning restraints Fold the exterior mirrors in and out. Adjust the exterior mirrors. Select exterior mirror, automatic parking function. Adjusting the steering wheel Press the switch up or down. position Adjusting the distance Fold the lever down fully.
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QUICK REFERENCE Adjustment and operation Overview Select the desired entry. "Start route guidance" Entertainment Depending on the model variant, the following operating elements are installed either in the centre console or instrument panel: Operating ele- Function ment Turn the volume control The memory buttons are on the front doors.
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Adjustment and operation QUICK REFERENCE Mobile phones in range are displayed on the control display. Select the required mobile phone. Compare the control number displayed on the control display with the control number in the display of the mobile phone and con- firm that they match.
QUICK REFERENCE On the move On the move Driving Steptronic transmission Engaging selector lever positions D, N, Drive-ready state R, S Switching on drive-ready state Press the brake. Press the Start/Stop button. Switching off drive-ready state With the vehicle stationary, depress the brake and engage selector lever position P.
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On the move QUICK REFERENCE Light and vision Parking brake Applying the parking brake Turn indicator, high-beam Pull the switch. headlight, headlight flasher The LED on the switch and the indica- tor light in the instrument cluster are Turn indicators illuminated.
QUICK REFERENCE On the move Lights and lighting ▷ Rest position of the windscreen wipers, po- sition 0. Buttons in the vehicle ▷ Rain sensor mode, position 1. ▷ Normal wiper speed, position 2. Icon Function ▷ Fast wiper speed, position 3. Rear fog light.
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On the move QUICK REFERENCE Adjusting the sensitivity of the rain Icon Function sensor Air conditioning function. Maximum cooling. Air recirculation function. Automatic air recirculation con- Turn the knurled wheel on the wiper lever. trol. Fresh air. Cleaning the windscreen Amount of air.
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QUICK REFERENCE On the move Pit stop Icon Function Defrost function. Refuelling Fuel filler cap Rear window heating. To open the fuel filler flap, press on the rear edge, arrow. The fuel filler flap opens. Buttons, automatic rear air conditioning system Turn the fuel filler cap anticlockwise.
On the move QUICK REFERENCE Wheels and tyres "Vehicle status" "Engine oil level" Tyre inflation pressure information The engine oil level is displayed. Topping up engine oil General Stop the vehicle safely and switch off drive- ready state before topping up with engine oil. Topping up engine oil Open the bonnet.
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QUICK REFERENCE On the move ConnectedDrive BMW Assistance BMW Assistance includes various services re- lating to the vehicle, such as Customer Sup- port. Apps menu "All apps" "BMW Assistance" If necessary, select the desired service. A voice contact to the selected service is established.
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On the move QUICK REFERENCE Online Edition for Part no. 01405B465C4 - VI/24...
CONTROLS Vehicle cockpit Vehicle cockpit Vehicle equipment if they are not included in the vehicle in ques- tion. For further information: This chapter describes equipment, systems and functions which are offered or may be of- Vehicle equipment, see page 8. fered in future on a model-specific basis, even Around the steering wheel Safety switch...
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Vehicle cockpit CONTROLS Rear fog light Manual Speed Limiter Light switch Depending on the equipment: Cruise Control on/off Exterior lights off Daytime driving lights Side lights Depending on the equipment: Active Cruise Control on/off Automatic driving lights control With Steering and Lane Control Assistant 242: Adaptive lighting functions Cruise Control, Distance Control...
CONTROLS Vehicle cockpit Selecting the menu contents in Windscreen wipers the instrument cluster To change the station/music Rain sensor track, see the Owner's Handbook for Navigation, Entertainment, Communication To clean the windscreen Telephone, see Owner's Handbook for Navigation, Enter- tainment, Communication Horn, entire area Knurled wheel for selecting con- figuration menus for instrument...
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Vehicle cockpit CONTROLS Hazard warning lights Driving Experience Control SPORT drive mode Climate control COMFORT drive mode Defrost function ECO PRO drive mode Rear window heating Switching drive-ready state on/off Radio/multimedia, see Owner's Handbook for Navigation, Entertainment, Communica- tion Automatic Start/Stop function Adjusting the volume Parking assistance systems Station/track forward...
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CONTROLS Vehicle cockpit Around the headliner Emergency call, SOS Reading lights To operate the electric glass sun- Interior lights roof Depending on the national-mar- ket version: Front passenger airbag indicator light Online Edition for Part no. 01405B465C4 - VI/24...
Sensors in the vehicle CONTROLS Sensors in the vehicle Vehicle equipment Cameras This chapter describes equipment, systems Front camera and functions which are offered or may be of- fered in future on a model-specific basis, even if they are not included in the vehicle in ques- tion.
CONTROLS Sensors in the vehicle Exterior mirror cameras ▷ When the camera field of view is covered, for example by a fogged up windscreen or stickers. ▷ If the camera lens is dirty or damaged. ▷ With the exterior mirrors folded in. ▷...
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Sensors in the vehicle CONTROLS Front radar sensor Functional requirement of the radar sensors The areas of the radar sensors are clean and clear. For further information: ▷ Washing the vehicle, see page 385. ▷ Vehicle care, see page 386. System limits of the radar sensors The function of the radar sensors can be re- The front radar sensor is located in the front...
CONTROLS Sensors in the vehicle Ultrasonic sensors Functional requirement of the ultrasonic sensors Ultrasonic sensors, front The areas of the ultrasonic sensors are clean and clear. For further information: ▷ Washing the vehicle, see page 385. ▷ Vehicle care, see page 386. System limits of the ultrasonic sensors The physical limits of ultrasound measurement...
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Sensors in the vehicle CONTROLS ▷ Objects with fine surfaces or fine structures, for example wire mesh fences. ▷ Objects with porous surfaces. ▷ Small and low objects such as boxes. ▷ Low objects already displayed, for exam- ple, kerbs, can be outside of the detection ranges of the sensors.
CONTROLS Vehicle operating condition Vehicle operating condition Vehicle equipment Observe the following to ensure that the vehi- cle is secured against rolling away: ▷ Apply the parking brake. This chapter describes equipment, systems and functions which are offered or may be of- ▷...
Vehicle operating condition CONTROLS General ▷ After a few minutes, if no operation is per- formed on the vehicle. Special measures need to be taken if the ve- ▷ When the vehicle battery state of charge is hicle is laid up for longer than three months. low.
CONTROLS Vehicle operating condition General Safety information The vehicle is in standby state after the front doors are opened from the outside. DANGER A blocked exhaust pipe or inadequate ven- Manually establishing standby state tilation can allow harmful exhaust fumes to enter the vehicle.
Vehicle operating condition CONTROLS Switching on drive-ready state Display in the instrument cluster The activated drive-ready state is indicated General in the instrument cluster, depending on the equipment, by the display of information re- Drive-ready state is switched on quired for driving or the READY display. using the Start/Stop button.
Principle Main menu BMW iDrive is the vehicle’s display and oper- General ating concept and includes a wide range of functions. The main menu is divided into different areas.
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Selecting the menu item enables or disables Sound output deactivated. the function. Activation word active. Icon Meaning BMW ID or driver profile. Function is activated. Route guidance active. Function is deactivated. Call up quicklist. Online Edition for Part no. 01405B465C4 - VI/24...
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BMW Curved Display pop-ups can be activated or deactivated. Apps menu Principle "Vehicle" The BMW Curved Display is the single-part "System settings" display on the instrument panel which is "Pop-ups" curved towards the driver. The BMW Curved Display comprises the instrument cluster on Select the desired setting.
CONTROLS BMW iDrive For further information: Control display. Care of special parts, see page 388. Switching the control display on/off automatically Overview The control display is switched on automati- cally when the vehicle is unlocked or as soon as the control display is required for operation.
BMW iDrive CONTROLS Controller Operation ▷ Turn the Controller to switch between menu items, for example. Principle The Controller is used to select menu items and perform settings. The buttons are used to go to menus directly. Overview ▷ Press the Controller to select a menu item, for example.
CONTROLS BMW iDrive Operation using the ▷ "Add widget below" Controller A new widget can be added below the selected widget. ▷ "Delete widget page" Going to the main menu The widget is deleted. Press the button. ▷ "Sort widgets"...
BMW iDrive CONTROLS Digit input "Touchpad" Select the desired setting. Turn the Controller: to select letters or num- bers. Entering letters and numbers : to confirm your digit input. ▷ Enter characters as they are displayed on For further information: the control display.
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CONTROLS BMW iDrive Using alphabetical lists Adapting widgets Alphabetical lists with more than 30 entries You can adapt the widgets in the main menu. permit a direct jump to letters for which an en- It is only possible to make adaptations with the try exists.
Digit input If necessary, tap the icon or control Principle display. The BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant is a Enter the required letters and numbers. personal assistant that enables natural voice control of various vehicle functions. The Per- Delete the input...
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In addition to the preset activation word, a General personal activation word can be set up with an active BMW ID or a driver profile. The per- Voice input can be activated in various ways: sonal activation word can also be changed or deleted.
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"Help" Possible commands "Example commands" Sample commands for the current context are General displayed in the widget of the BMW Intelligent Commands can be used to give instructions Personal Assistant. or ask questions where the Personal Assistant For further information: provides support.
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"Vehicle" "Vehicle" "System settings" "System settings" "Voice control" "Language" "Personal Assistant (BMW)" Select the desired setting. "Receive suggestions" Setting the response length Adapting suggestions You can set the Personal Assistant to use the The suggestions can be adapted, e.g. for standard dialogue or a short version.
BMW iDrive CONTROLS "Personal Assistant (BMW)" The device must be connected via Apple Car- Play or Android Auto. "Online speech processing" Adjusting the visualisation Press and hold the button on the The visualisation of the Personal Assistant can steering wheel for approx. 3 seconds.
CONTROLS BMW iDrive background noise in the vehicle while you The following information sources can also be are speaking. used: ▷ Strong dialects may prevent speech recog- ▷ Driver’s Guide app. nition from working properly. ▷ Driver’s Guide Web. ▷...
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BMW iDrive CONTROLS Function Connection mode Icon on the con- trol display Exchanging data between mobile de- Wi-Fi. vice and vehicle. Keyword: vehicle Wi-Fi. Accessing Internet via the personal Wi-Fi via personal hotspot. hotspot. Keyword: personal hotspot. Operate Apple CarPlay via iDrive and Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.
Search for an upgrade ments or quality improvements available. Operating requirement General The standby state must be turned on to search BMW recommends carrying out the Remote for a Remote Software Upgrade. Software Upgrade as soon as it becomes available. Automatic search...
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"Installed version:" load the data to a mobile device. ▷ Display new available version: Download the upgrade in the My BMW app "Info on version" to the smartphone. Follow the instructions on the control dis- Follow the instructions in the My BMW app.
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▷ Closing the luggage compartment. ▷ Remove devices that consume energy, for Install via the My BMW app example mobile phone. Once all the preparations have been comple- ▷ Disconnect the trailer or load carrier. ted and all the requirements have been met,...
BMW Remote Software Upgrade CONTROLS Validity of Owner's Handbook installation of the upgrade can also be started with a parked vehicle via the My BMW app. Installation of the upgrade can be started and Vehicle production carried out remotely. When the vehicle leaves the factory, the con- Follow the instructions in the My BMW app.
▷ Navigation, for example saved destina- Principle tions. The vehicle offers various services which re- ▷ Phone book. quire data to be transferred to BMW or a serv- ▷ Online data, for example, favourites, cook- ice provider. ies. General ▷...
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For this, a vehicle key or a digital key must be linked to the BMW ID or the driver Apps menu profile. After unlocking, the BMW ID or driver "Vehicle"...
▷ If there is no BMW ID available yet, a If a BMW ID has been added to a vehicle, new BMW ID can be registered. the vehicle is automatically added to the My BMW App. In the My BMW app, it is possible...
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The main user has access to the following set- file of the last key detected is activated. tings, for example: If no BMW ID and no driver profile are as- ▷ Removing BMW IDs stored in the vehicle. signed to this key, the guest profile is acti- ▷...
Transfer of the vehicle key ▷ It is not possible to assign a PIN to the A vehicle key that is assigned to a BMW ID or guest profile. a driver profile can be used to view or change ▷...
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The profile picture. The use of personal settings that are stored ▷ The synchronisation with the BMW Cloud. for a BMW ID in other vehicles is subject to technical limitations. For example, there may ▷ The personal salutation. be stored settings for a system that is not...
Unlock. market version, various settings are possible for the button functions. Lock. A BMW ID or a driver profile with personal set- tings can be assigned to a vehicle key. Pre-conditioning, see page 287. To provide information on maintenance re-...
Service Partner or an- other qualified Service Partner or a specialist workshop. If a BMW ID or driver profile has been assigned to the lost vehicle key, the connection to this vehicle key must be deleted. A new vehicle key can then be assigned to the BMW ID or driver profile.
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CONTROLS Opening and closing Safety information Support the cover cap with your thumb to stop it falling out of the door handle. WARNING With some national-market versions, unlock- ing from the inside requires specific knowl- edge. There is a risk of severe or fatal injury if per- sons or animals remain in the vehicle for ex- tended periods of time, which exposes them to extreme temperatures.
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Opening and closing CONTROLS Emergency detection of the vehicle Overview Locking button for manually locking the driv- er’s door. Drive-ready state cannot be switched on if the vehicle key is not detected. Locking the vehicle If this happens, proceed as follows: Close all doors.
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WARNING The following functions are also carried out: With some national-market versions, unlock- ▷ If a BMW ID or driver profile was assigned ing from the inside requires specific knowl- to the vehicle key, this BMW ID or driver edge.
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▷ Welcome light, see page 173. unlock the other vehicle access points. ▷ BMW ID/driver profiles, see page 73. The lighting functions may depend on the am- bient brightness. Actions during locking Locking the vehicle...
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CONTROLS Opening and closing Unlocking the vehicle If the driver moves away from the unlocked ve- hicle with the vehicle key, the vehicle is locked. General The function is available with Comfort Access. The vehicle is unlocked when an authorised vehicle key is detected in the unlocking zone.
For further information: For further information: Settings, see page 95. BMW Digital Key, see page 91. With the Key Card Locking/unlocking the vehicle Principle The Key Card is a chip card on which a digital key is installed.
CONTROLS Opening and closing This requires an active BMW Connected- Depending on the equipment and national- Drive contract and the app must be instal- market version, the following settings are pos- led on a smartphone. sible: ▷ Unlocking of the vehicle can be requested ▷...
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Opening and closing CONTROLS Closing the luggage compartment The key is automatically detected near the ve- hicle. automatically Functional prerequisite Carry the vehicle key with you, for example, in your trouser pocket. Opening the luggage compartment ▷ Press the button on the luggage compartment.
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CONTROLS Opening and closing Cancelling the opening procedure Opening and closing the luggage compartment contactlessly The opening procedure is interrupted in the following situations: Principle ▷ If the vehicle begins to move. Contactless opening of the luggage compart- ▷ By pressing the button on the outside of ment is possible when carrying the vehicle key the luggage compartment.
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Opening and closing CONTROLS Operating requirements The hazard warning lights flash and an acous- tic signal sounds. ▷ The vehicle must be equipped with the au- Moving the foot again will stop the closing op- tomatic tailgate in order to close the lug- eration.
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Only apply light pressure to the boot lid to If BMW Digital Key is enabled for the vehicle, a fully close it. The closing operation is then per- digital key can be used instead of the vehicle formed automatically.
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Access to the vehicle interior, see page 82. by the smartphone manufacturer. It is possi- ble to check in the My BMW App whether the Switching on drive-ready state smartphone and the vehicle are compatible and which functions are supported.
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Proof of authorisation can be initiated via the authentication. Corresponding information is My BMW app or the activation code in the cor- displayed for your attention on the smartphone responding smartphone function, for example, or control display.
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Press the Start/Stop button to switch on digital key. the drive-ready state. The main digital key must be enabled again in order to be able to use BMW Digital Key again. Selling the smartphone Apps menu Delete all digital keys from the smartphone before selling it.
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CONTROLS Opening and closing Overview are deleted. The digital key of the Key Card is retained and deactivated. System limits With a digital key, it is not possible to switch off the interior movement sensor and the tilt alarm sensor of the alarm system. For further information: Alarm system, see page 97.
Opening and closing CONTROLS Valet parking mode If necessary, "PIN" If the active BMW ID does not have an as- signed PIN, create a PIN. The PIN is nee- Principle ded to deactivate the valet parking mode. The control display is disabled in valet parking If necessary, enter the PIN.
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CONTROLS Opening and closing Touchless unlocking/locking "Sound on lock/unlock" Unlocking is acknowledged by two Apps menu acoustic signals, locking by one acoustic "Vehicle" signal. "Doors and windows" "Comfort access" Automatic folding of the mirrors Select the desired setting. Apps menu "Vehicle"...
Opening and closing CONTROLS Opening/closing the luggage The alarm system indicates these changes vis- ually and audibly: compartment contactlessly ▷ Acoustic alarm: Apps menu Depending on local regulations, the acous- "Vehicle" tic alarm may be suppressed. "Doors and windows" ▷ Optical alarm: "Tailgate"...
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CONTROLS Opening and closing Indicator light on the interior mirror Interior movement detector The vehicle interior is monitored. The alarm system responds when movement is detected in the vehicle interior. To ensure perfect functioning, the windows and glass sunroof must be closed. Avoiding false warnings General ▷...
The vehicle key is automatically detected near BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant. Useful, for the vehicle. example, if the same multi-storey car park is frequently used.
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CONTROLS Opening and closing In the vehicle interior The window closes for as long as the switch is held. Overview ▷ Pull the switch past the resistance point. The window closes automatically. Pulling the switch again stops the move- ment. Anti-trap mechanism Principle The anti-trap mechanism prevents objects or...
Opening and closing CONTROLS Glass sunroof exceeds a certain level, the closing opera- tion is interrupted. Safety information Pull the switch past the resistance point again within approximately 4 seconds WARNING and hold it in this position. Parts of the body may become trapped when The window is closed without an anti-trap the glass sunroof is operated.
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CONTROLS Opening and closing Functional prerequisite Overview Carry the vehicle key with you, for example, in Button in the vehicle your trouser pocket. Closing the glass sunroof To open/close the glass sun- roof/sun protection. Touch the grooved surface on the outside door handle of a closed door with your finger and hold it there without gripping the door handle.
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Opening and closing CONTROLS The glass sunroof closes for as long as function initially only opens the glass sunroof the switch is held. If the glass sunroof is as far as this comfort position. already closed or is in the raised position, Pressing the switch again in the vehicle interior the sun protection is closed.
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CONTROLS Opening and closing Anti-trap mechanism Closing with no anti-trap mechanism from a raised position Principle If an external hazard or ice prevents normal closure, proceed as follows: The anti-trap mechanism prevents objects or parts of the body from becoming trapped be- tween the roof frame and glass sunroof while the glass sunroof is being closed.
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Opening and closing CONTROLS ▷ If the glass sunroof is closed, it opens, then closes again. ▷ If the glass sunroof is open, it first closes, then opens and closes again. ▷ In the closed position, the sun protection is initialized.
CONTROLS Seats, mirrors and steering wheel Seats, mirrors and steering wheel Vehicle equipment WARNING If the backrest is angled too far back, the pro- This chapter describes equipment, systems tective effect of the seat belt will no longer and functions which are offered or may be of- be guaranteed.
Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Adjusting the forward/back position Adjusting the height WARNING If the seat is not locked, it could move un- expectedly during a journey. You could lose control of the vehicle. There is a risk of acci- dent, danger of injury and danger of material damage.
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General The seat setting for the driver's seat is stored in the active BMW ID or in the active driver profile. If the BMW ID or the driver profile is reactivated at a later time, the stored position is loaded automatically.
Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Thigh support Adjusting the backrest width ▷ Press the button at the front: Sport seat Backrest width is reduced. ▷ Press the button at the rear: Backrest width is increased. Calibrating the front seats General As soon as the electric seat adjustment no lon- ger functions precisely, a Check Control mes-...
CONTROLS Seats, mirrors and steering wheel Seat belts WARNING The protective effect of the seat belts may be General restricted or may even fail completely if the For the safety of the vehicle occupants, the ve- seat belts are worn incorrectly. If a seat belt is hicle is equipped with five seat belts.
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Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Correct seat belt use WARNING ▷ Place the seat belt tightly over the pelvis No modifications or additions should be and shoulder, close to the body and without made by the user that will either prevent the twisting.
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CONTROLS Seats, mirrors and steering wheel Fastening the seat belt The seat belt buckles must be heard to en- gage. When fastening the seat belt, guide it slowly over the shoulder and pelvis. Unfastening the seat belt Insert the seat belt tongue in the seat belt Hold the seat belt firmly.
Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Front head restraints The displays may vary depending on the equipment and national-market version. Icon Meaning Safety information Seat belt is not buckled. WARNING If the head restraints are removed or incor- Seat belt is only buckled on the rectly adjusted, they cannot provide a protec- corresponding seat.
CONTROLS Seats, mirrors and steering wheel Adjusting the distance ▷ Only use accessories that have been classified as safe for attaching to the head restraint. ▷ Do not use any accessories, for example cushions, during the journey. Adjusting the height ▷...
Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Installing head restraints ▷ Do not fit any covers on the seats or head restraints. Proceed in the reverse order to install the head ▷ Do not hang objects such as coat hang- restraint. ers directly on the head restraint.
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CONTROLS Seats, mirrors and steering wheel Adjusting the height Integrated key, see page 78. Press and hold the integrated key and the ▷ Down: press the button, arrow 1, and slide button simultaneously, arrows 1, and pull the head restraint downwards. the head restraint fully out.
Exterior mirrors General The exterior mirror adjustment is stored in the active BMW ID or in the active driver profile. If the BMW ID or the driver profile is reactivated Icon Meaning at a later time, the stored position is loaded Fold the exterior mirrors in and out.
CONTROLS Seats, mirrors and steering wheel Folding in/folding out the exterior Activating the automatic parking function mirror Push the switch to the driver's mir- NOTICE ror position. Because of its width, the vehicle could sus- Engage selector lever position R. tain damage in car washes.
Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Overview Fold the lever down fully. Grip the steering wheel with both hands and adjust it in the longitudinal direction and height of the seat position. Fold the lever back up. Memory function Principle The memory function enables the following Operating requirements settings to be stored and retrieved when re-...
CONTROLS Seats, mirrors and steering wheel Seat climate control WARNING There is a pinch hazard when the seats are Various air conditioning functions are available moved. There is a danger of injury and mate- for the seats. rial damage. Before making any adjustment, For further information: make sure that the movement range of the Air conditioning control, see page 275.
Carrying children safely CONTROLS Carrying children safely Vehicle equipment WARNING Hot vehicle can have fatal consequences, This chapter describes equipment, systems in particular for children or pets. There is a and functions which are offered or may be of- danger of injury or danger to life. Do not fered in future on a model-specific basis, even leave anyone unsupervised in the vehicle, es- if they are not included in the vehicle in ques-...
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CONTROLS Carrying children safely Fitting child restraint Safety information systems WARNING Children shorter than 150 cm, 5 ft cannot General wear the seat belt correctly without using ad- Please comply with the operating and safety ditional child restraint systems. The protec- instructions provided by the child restraint sys- tive effect of the seat belts may be restricted tem manufacturer when selecting, attaching...
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Carrying children safely CONTROLS sary, adjust the height of the head restraints Key switch for front passenger airbag, see or remove them. page 184. Rearward-facing child restraint For Australia: installation of child systems restraint systems Please note the following warning because DANGER your vehicle has been equipped with a front If triggered, an active front passenger airbag...
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CONTROLS Carrying children safely fully move the front passenger seat forwards Icon Meaning until the best possible seat belt guide is ach- If this icon is seen in the ve- ieved. hicle, the vehicle has been approved in accordance with Backrest width the ISOFIX standard.
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Carrying children safely CONTROLS Fixtures for lower anchors General Note the following when fitting child restraint systems with integrated safety belt to the mounts for the lower anchors: The total weight of the child and child restraint system must not exceed 33 kg, 73 lb. The fixtures for the lower anchors are located Safety information behind the marked covers.
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CONTROLS Carrying children safely Safety information WARNING If the upper retaining strap is used incorrectly on the child restraint system, the protective effect will be reduced. There is a danger of injury. Make sure that the upper retaining strap is not twisted and is not routed to the upper attachment point over sharp edges.
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Carrying children safely CONTROLS Attach the hook of the retaining strap to the Seats for child restraint systems, see attachment point. page 410. Pull the retaining strap taut. Seats and child restraint systems The following section provides information on Suitable seats for child which child restraint system is suitable for restraint systems which seat in the vehicle.
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CONTROLS Carrying children safely Seat Airbag, front Mounting passenger – 5 – c, d) a) Move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go and adjust it to the highest position. Then adjust the angle of the backrest to achieve the best possible belt routing. b) When using child restraint systems on the rear seats, adjust the longitudinal direction of the front seat if necessary and, if possible and necessary, adjust or remove the head restraint of the rear seat.
Carrying children safely CONTROLS Seat Airbag, front Mounting passenger – 4, 6 – b) 5 – c, d) a) Move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go and adjust it to the highest position. Then adjust the angle of the backrest to achieve the best possible belt routing. b) When using child restraint systems on the rear seats, adjust the longitudinal direction of the front seat if necessary and, if possible and necessary, adjust or remove the head restraint of the rear seat.
CONTROLS Carrying children safely For Australia: Child restraint WARNING systems If the upper retaining strap is used incorrectly on the child restraint system, the protective General effect will be reduced. There is a danger of injury. Make sure that the upper retaining In accordance with ADR 34/03, provisions strap is not twisted and is not routed to the have been made to allow installation of a child...
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Carrying children safely CONTROLS Routing the retaining strap Doors Unlock or lock the safety switches on the rear Direction of travel doors with the integrated key. 2 Head restraint 3 Hook of the upper retaining strap Icon Function 4 Attachment point Child locks are unlocked.
CONTROLS Driving Driving Vehicle equipment Start/Stop button This chapter describes equipment, systems and functions which are offered or may be of- Driving off fered in future on a model-specific basis, even Press the brake pedal. if they are not included in the vehicle in ques- Press the Start/Stop button.
Driving CONTROLS General Functional limitations The engine is not switched off automatically in The Automatic Start/Stop function is in the following situations, for example: standby state each time the engine is started via the Start/Stop button. ▷ On a steep downhill gradient. The function is activated at low speeds.
CONTROLS Driving Safety function Depending on the equipment: via button After an automatic shut down, the engine will not restart automatically if one of the following conditions is met: ▷ Driver's seat belt unfastened and driver's door open. ▷ Bonnet has been unlocked. Several indicator lights illuminate for various lengths of time.
Driving CONTROLS N Neutral reasons, for example if the absence of the driver is detected. In selector lever position N, the vehicle can be pushed or can roll without drive power, for ex- Malfunction ample in car washes. The Automatic Start/Stop function no longer P Park shuts down the engine automatically.
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CONTROLS Driving Rolling or pushing the vehicle Operating requirements The selector lever will only move from posi- General tion P to another selector lever position if drive- ready state is switched on and the brake is In some situations, the vehicle may need to pressed.
Driving CONTROLS Kickdown Displays in the instrument cluster Kickdown is used to achieve maximum per- The selector lever position is formance. displayed, for example P. Press the accelerator pedal down beyond the regular full-throttle position; some resistance will be felt. Unlocking the parking lock Sport programme S electronically...
CONTROLS Driving Shifting gears Even in manual mode, the transmission switches automatically in certain situa- tions, e.g. when speed limits are reached. Temporary manual mode In selector lever position D, pulling a shift pad- dle causes the system to switch to manual mode temporarily.
Driving CONTROLS Launch Control constant. Keep the accelerator pedal in this position. Release the brake within a few seconds of Principle the destination flag illuminating. When the ambient conditions are dry, Launch The vehicle accelerates. Control permits optimised acceleration on a Upshifts are performed automatically as road surface that offers plenty of grip.
CONTROLS Driving Activating ▷ Display in the instrument cluster. ▷ Cruise Control. Pull and hold the left shift paddle until SPRINT is shown in the instrument cluster. Overview ▷ The transmission changes down to the lowest possible gear and switches to Buttons in the vehicle manual mode M.
Driving CONTROLS Drive modes in detail Activating INDIVIDUAL Press the button of the desired drive mode COMFORT several times. The COMFORT drive mode is a balanced setting between sporty and consumption-opti- Drive-off assistant mised driving. SPORT Principle The SPORT drive mode is a dynamic setting The drive-off assistant provides support when for greater agility with an optimised suspen- driving off on upward gradients.
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CONTROLS Driving Safety information Overview WARNING An unsecured vehicle can start moving and roll away. There is a risk of accident, danger of injury and danger of material damage. Be- fore leaving the vehicle, secure it in order to prevent it from rolling away. Observe the following to ensure that the vehi- cle is secured against rolling away: Parking brake...
Driving CONTROLS For further information: The indicator light goes out as soon as the parking brake is operational again. Emergency Stop Assistant, see page 208. Releasing the parking brake Automatic Hold Releasing the parking brake manually Principle Switch on drive-ready state. Automatic Hold provides assistance by auto- matically applying and releasing the brake, for Press the switch with the brake ap-...
CONTROLS Driving Activate Automatic Hold WARNING Switch on drive-ready state. Unsupervised children or pets in the vehicle can set the vehicle in motion and endanger Press the button. themselves and other road users, for exam- The LED is illuminated. ple, by the following actions: ▷...
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Driving CONTROLS To prevent the vehicle from rolling back when driving off, use the auto hold brake if neces- sary. Deactivate Automatic Hold Press the button. The LED goes out. The indicator light extinguishes. Automatic Hold is deactivated. If the vehicle is being held by Automatic Hold, also depress the brake when deactivating.
CONTROLS Displays Displays Vehicle equipment not be rectified, have the system checked by an authorised Service Partner or another qualified Service Partner or a specialist work- This chapter describes equipment, systems shop. and functions which are offered or may be of- fered in future on a model-specific basis, even if they are not included in the vehicle in ques- Overview...
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Displays CONTROLS A menu bar is displayed in the instrument Revolution counter cluster. 6 Engine temperature "LAYOUT" 7 Outside temperature Select the menu using the arrow buttons on 8 Central display area the steering wheel as necessary. Shift Lights Select the required setting using the 9 Drive mode knurled wheel on the steering wheel.
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Select the desired setting. onto the windscreen by a protective glass. The protective glass is located between the steer- ing wheel and the windscreen. BMW head-up display Displayable information Principle The following information is displayed in the The head-up display projects important infor-...
Displays CONTROLS Select the menu using the arrow buttons on or another qualified Service Partner or a spe- the steering wheel as necessary. cialist workshop. Select the required setting using the Special windscreen knurled wheel on the steering wheel. The windscreen is an integral part of the sys- Turning the head-up display on/off tem.
CONTROLS Displays Indicator lights and warning To hide Check Control messages, press the left arrow button on the steering lights wheel. Principle Displaying saved Check Control messages The indicator lights and warning lights on the instrument cluster show the status of some ve- Additional information, for example the cause hicle functions.
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Displays CONTROLS Parking brake Warning light flashes and signal sounds: risk of impending collision with a vehicle has been de- The parking brake is engaged. tected. Immediately start braking or an avoid- For further information: ance manoeuvre. Parking brake, see page 141. For further information: Collision Warning with braking function, see Brake system...
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CONTROLS Displays been detected. Increased awareness is re- Steering and Lane Control Assistant, see quired. page 242. Warning light flashes and signal sounds: risk of impending collision with a vehicle has been de- Yellow lights tected. Immediately start braking or an avoid- ance manoeuvre.
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Displays CONTROLS Dynamic Stability Control deactivated Grab the steering wheel with your hands. or Dynamic Traction Control activated For further information: Steering and Lane Control Assistant, see Dynamic Stability Control is deactivated page 242. or Dynamic Traction Control is activa- ted.
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CONTROLS Displays Rear fog light qualified Service Partner or a specialist workshop. Rear fog light is switched on. For further information: For further information: Tyre Pressure Monitor, see page 337. Rear fog light, see page 176. Steering system Acoustic pedestrian protection The steering system may be faulty.
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Displays CONTROLS High-beam Assistant Manual Speed Limiter, see page 225. Low-beam headlight is switched on Cruise Control and the High-beam Assistant is activa- ted. The system is active. The high-beam headlight is switched on and For further information: off automatically according to traffic situation. Cruise Control, see page 227.
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CONTROLS Displays Steering and Lane Control Assistant Assisted Driving Mode Plus, see page 246. The system is activated and assists in Blue lights keeping the vehicle in the driving lane. For further information: High-beam headlight Steering and Lane Control Assistant, see page 242.
Displays CONTROLS Steering and Lane Control Assistant Assisted Driving Mode Plus System is on standby and does not The system can be activated. make any steering wheel movement. For further information: The system activates automatically Assisted Driving Mode Plus, see when all operating requirements are met.
CONTROLS Displays Optimum shift indicator Display Principle The optimum shift indicator recommends the gear that best suits the current driving situa- tion. The use of the optimal gear supports an efficient driving style. General Depending on the equipment and the national- The selection lists, for example, entertainment market version, the optimum shift indicator is sources, are displayed in the instrument clus-...
Display ing uphill. Depending on equipment and national-market version: Restriction of drive power set by BMW Digital Key. System-related functional limi- tation. A Check Control message will be shown as necessary. Needle in the arrow 1 area: display of the en-...
CONTROLS Displays Standby state and drive- Outside temperature ready state General OFF is shown in the instrument If the display drops to +3 ℃, 37 ℉ or lower, a cluster. The drive-ready state is signal sounds. switched off and standby state A Check Control message is shown.
CONTROLS Displays Journey data is shown on the control display depending on the settings in the Live Vehicle menu. The values can be displayed and reset de- pending on different intervals. Display on the control display General ▷ Current consumption, arrow 1. The following trip data is shown on the control ▷...
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Displays CONTROLS The trip data is displayed. The trip data is displayed. Press the key repeatedly until the desired Press and hold the button until the values setting is displayed. are reset. Via iDrive: Via iDrive: Apps menu Apps menu "Vehicle"...
CONTROLS Displays Safety information The system may indicate something wrong. For further information: ▷ Cameras, see page 43. WARNING ▷ Radar sensors, see page 44. The system does not relieve you of your per- sonal responsibility to assess the traffic situa- tion correctly.
Displays CONTROLS "Date and time" If the range drops below approximately 50 km, 30 miles the Check Control message is dis- Select the desired settings. played continuously. Fuel level indicator Safety information Principle NOTICE The current filling level of the fuel tank is dis- If the range drops below 50 km, approx.
Tyre Pressure Mon- Display itor, see page 337. "Engine oil level": Electronic oil measurement, see page 361. "AdBlue": BMW Diesel with BluePerformance, see page 357. "Check Control": to display saved Check Control mes- sages, see page 149.
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Displays CONTROLS Display Ensure that the date and time are set correctly in the vehicle. The sport displays are displayed in the Live Vehicle menu on the control display. Apps menu The following information is displayed: "Vehicle" ▷ Torque. "Vehicle status" ▷...
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CONTROLS Displays Icons Icon Description Maintenance has been carried out on time. Maintenance has been carried out later than scheduled. Maintenance has not been car- ried out. Online Edition for Part no. 01405B465C4 - VI/24...
Light and vision CONTROLS Light and vision Vehicle equipment "Exterior lighting" If necessary, "Additional settings" This chapter describes equipment, systems "One-touch indicator" and functions which are offered or may be of- Select the desired setting. fered in future on a model-specific basis, even if they are not included in the vehicle in ques- Indicating a turn briefly tion.
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CONTROLS Light and vision High-beam Assistant Activating High-beam Assistant Principle High-beam Assistant detects other road users in good time and activates or deactivates the high-beam according to the traffic situation. General High-beam Assistant ensures that the high- beam headlight is switched on when the traffic Press the button on the turn indicator lever.
Light and vision CONTROLS System limits Icon Function High-beam Assistant cannot replace the driv- Rear fog light. er's own judgement as to when to use the high-beam headlight. Therefore activate the dipped headlights manually if the situation re- Exterior lights off. quires it.
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CONTROLS Light and vision General The indicator light in the instrument cluster is illuminated. The headlights may also be switched on when the sun is low against a blue sky. The vehicle is illuminated all round. If the low-beam headlight is switched on man- Do not leave the side lights on for extended ually, the automatic driving lights are deactiva- periods of time, as this could drain the vehicle...
▷ Press the button on the light switch. ▷ "BMW Iconic Glow" Parking light The radiator grille lighting settings are only available while at a standstill and When parking the vehicle, it is possible to with the drive-ready state switched off.
CONTROLS Light and vision Home lights The indicator light in the instrument cluster is illuminated when the rear daytime driving lights are switched on. Principle With the home lights, the exterior lights are Activating/deactivating daytime automatically turned on for a limited time after driving lights leaving the vehicle in order to illuminate the In some countries, daytime driving lights are...
Light and vision CONTROLS Adaptive lighting functions Motorway beam pattern The range of the low-beam headlight is in- creased. Principle Adaptive lighting functions makes it possible to Cornering light illuminate the road responsively. General Principle The adaptive lighting functions consist of one When turning off or on tight bends, for example system or multiple systems, depending on the hairpin bends, up to a certain speed, a corner-...
CONTROLS Light and vision Fog light Converting the headlights Apps menu Rear fog light "Vehicle" "Exterior lighting" Operating requirement If necessary, "Additional settings" The low-beam headlight must be switched on "Right/left-hand traffic" before the rear fog light can be activated. Select the desired setting.
Light and vision CONTROLS Overview Activating/deactivating ambient lighting Apps menu "Vehicle" "Interior lighting" If necessary, "Ambience" "Ambient lighting" Turning ambient lighting on/off The ambient lighting is switched on when the Reading lights vehicle is unlocked and switched off when the vehicle is locked.
CONTROLS Light and vision "Interior lighting" NOTICE If necessary, "Ambience" If the wipers are frozen to the windscreen, "Dynamic light" switching them on may cause the wiper Select the desired setting. blades to tear off and the wiper motor to overheat.
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Light and vision CONTROLS Switching off the wiper system and Activating the rain sensor flick wiping Press the lever upwards once from position 0, arrow 1. Press the lever down. Wiping is started. ▷ To switch off: press lever downwards until position 0 is reached.
CONTROLS Light and vision Window washer system sary for example when replacing the wiper blades or to keep them away from the wind- screen when there is frost. Safety information Safety information WARNING At low temperatures, the washer fluid can WARNING freeze onto the windscreen and restrict visi- If the windscreen wipers start moving when...
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Light and vision CONTROLS Folding out the windscreen wipers Switch on standby state. Press the wiper lever down and hold until the windscreen wipers stop in an approxi- mately vertical position. Lift the windscreen wipers completely away from the windscreen. Folding down the windscreen wipers Fold the windscreen wipers fully down onto the windscreen.
CONTROLS Safety Safety Vehicle equipment if they are not included in the vehicle in ques- tion. For further information: This chapter describes equipment, systems and functions which are offered or may be of- Vehicle equipment, see page 8. fered in future on a model-specific basis, even Airbags Front airbag, driver 4 Side airbag...
Safety CONTROLS Knee airbag ▷ Make sure that vehicle occupants keep their heads away from the side airbag. The availability of the knee airbag depends on ▷ Do not place any other persons, pets or ob- the national-market version. jects between the airbags and occupants. The knee airbag protects the legs in the event ▷...
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CONTROLS Safety Operational readiness of the airbag another qualified Service Partner or a specialist workshop. system Safety information Adjusting the front seat position To maintain the accuracy of the seat position, calibrate the electric front seats as soon as WARNING a corresponding message is displayed on the Individual components of the airbag system control display.
Safety CONTROLS Overview Activating the front passenger airbag The key switch for front passenger airbag is located on the outside of the dashboard. Insert the key and press inwards where necessary. Deactivating the front passenger With the key pressed inwards, turn the switch to the ON position as far as it will go.
CONTROLS Safety Check the status of the indicator light in the headliner before and also while driving when WARNING the front passenger seat is occupied. Work carried out incorrectly can lead to a failure, malfunction or accidental triggering of Active pedestrian protection the system.
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Safety CONTROLS Service Partner or a specialist workshop to ▷ Side collision warning, see page 202. have the system checked and repaired. ▷ Rear collision warning, see page 204. ▷ Road Priority Warning, see page 205. System limits ▷ Wrong-way Warning, see page 207. The active pedestrian protection is triggered ▷...
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CONTROLS Safety ▷ Side radar sensors, front. Observe the information on the system limits and intervene actively if necessary. ▷ Side radar sensors, rear. For further information: Detection capability Sensors in the vehicle, see page 43. The detection capability of the system is limi- Turning on/turning off collision ted.
Safety CONTROLS Speed range ▷ Crossroads Warning with city braking func- tion, see page 193. The system issues a warning of a possible risk ▷ Evasion Assistant, see page 195. of collision at speeds above approx. 5 km/h, 3 mph. Safety information The system is temporarily disabled at speeds over approx.
CONTROLS Safety Setting the warning time Icon Meaning Apps menu Risk of collision with a person, for ex- "Vehicle" ample, a pedestrian. "Driving settings" Risk of collision, for example, with a "Driver assistance" vehicle driving in front. "Safety and warnings" "Front collision warning"...
Safety CONTROLS Detection capability Depending on the equipment and situation in case of an imminent danger of collision, The detection capability of the system is limi- the system can also intervene with an auto- ted. matic brake intervention and automatically The system only takes into account objects decelerate the vehicle, if necessary, to a within the detection range of the installed sen-...
CONTROLS Safety General System limits General Follow the limits of the system in the chapter “Front collision warning”. Detection range The following situations may not be detected, or only detected with a delay, for instance: ▷ Slow driving vehicle in front being ap- Sensors detect the traffic situation in their de- proached at high speed.
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Safety CONTROLS General Detection range The detection range in front of the vehicle con- Sensors detect the traffic situation in their de- sists of two parts: tection range. ▷ Central zone, arrow 1, directly in front of the At vehicle speeds greater than approx. 5 km/h, vehicle.
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CONTROLS Safety prevent accidents with crossing traffic at cross- Icon Meaning roads and junctions. The system warns of the Risk of collision with crossing vehicle risk of collision at speeds that are common in from right. towns and cities and brakes automatically if necessary.
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Safety CONTROLS Evasion Assistant Display in the instrument cluster A warning light is displayed if there is a risk of collision with a detected vehicle or person, e.g. Principle pedestrian. The Evasion Assistant can support the driver Icon Meaning in making evasive manoeuvres in certain situa- tions, for example, when obstacles or persons Warning when a vehicle is detected.
CONTROLS Safety Safety information ▷ Pedestrians that are not detected as such because of their contour or posture. ▷ Persons who are not tall enough for detec- WARNING tion by the sensors. The system does not relieve you of your per- sonal responsibility to assess the layout of Function limitation the road and the traffic situation.
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Safety CONTROLS Turning the Lane Departure Some warnings are suppressed de- pending on the situation, for instance Warning on/off when intentionally driving over driving lane lines in bends or with dynamic Switching on the system automatically overtaking without use of a turn indica- Depending on the national-market version, the tor.
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CONTROLS Safety ▷ Steering intervention. Icon Meaning ▷ Acoustic warning. The indicator light flashes green: the system actively issues a warning. If Steering wheel vibration necessary, the system performs a If the vehicle leaves the driving lane and a steering intervention. lane boundary is detected, the steering wheel The warning light is illuminated yel- vibrates depending on the steering wheel vi-...
Safety CONTROLS Cancellation of the warning eration with a trailer, no steering intervention takes place. For example, the warning or an active steering For further information: intervention is cancelled in the following situa- tions: Driving with a trailer or rear carrier, see page 314.
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CONTROLS Safety Operating requirement The warning light in the exterior mirror warns in different stages. The areas of the sensors must be clean and clear. General Turning the Lane Change Warning on/off Apps menu "Vehicle" "Driving settings" "Driver assistance" "Safety and warnings" "Lane change warning"...
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Safety CONTROLS Depending on the national-market Acute warning version: switch steering intervention In the event of an acute warning, the steering on/off wheel vibrates briefly. The warning light in the exterior mirror flashes brightly. Apps menu An acute warning is issued if the following con- "Vehicle"...
CONTROLS Safety Upper speed limit The system is inactive when the trailer socket is occupied or when the trailer operation is The system is temporarily disabled at speeds activated, for example, when operating with a over approx. 250 km/h, approx. 155 mph. trailer or rear bicycle carrier.
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Safety CONTROLS Operating requirement tem in Assisted View is displayed on the in- strument cluster. The camera behind the windscreen detects the For further information: position of the lane boundaries. Assisted View, see page 163. The lane boundaries must be detected by the camera in order for the side collision warning Warning function with steering intervention to be active.
CONTROLS Safety General Functional limitations The system may have restricted functionality in situations such as the following: ▷ The speed of the approaching vehicle is much faster than your own speed. ▷ In tight corners or on narrow roads. ▷ When there are missing, worn, poorly visi- ble, merging/separating or ambiguous lane boundaries, for example, in areas where...
Safety CONTROLS System limits Signs Meaning Give way signs: General An advance warning is issued for Follow the limits of the system in the chapter these road signs. “Collision warning systems”. Stop signs: Functional limitations An advance warning and an acute The function may be restricted if the speed of warning are issued for these road the approaching vehicle is much higher or sim-...
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CONTROLS Safety "Driver assistance" and one of the following icons appears in the instrument cluster: "Safety and warnings" "Road Priority Warning" Icon Meaning Select the desired setting. Stop. The selected setting is saved and adopted for the next journey. Red traffic light. Warning function General When an acute warning is issued, immediately...
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Safety CONTROLS Operating requirement ▷ If road signs or light signal systems are too small or too large. The road layout ahead must be unambigu- ▷ If road signs do not correspond to the ously indicated by road signs. standard. Sensors ▷...
CONTROLS Safety Overview ▷ If the road signs are ambiguous. ▷ If the road signs are fully or partially cov- ered or soiled. ▷ If the road signs are poorly visible or twis- ted. ▷ If the road signs are too small or too large. ▷...
Safety CONTROLS The system is cancelled by the following ac- Icon Status tions, for example: The warning light is illuminated red ▷ By depressing the accelerator pedal. and an acoustic signal sounds: hands ▷ By operating the turn indicator. are not holding the steering wheel. ▷...
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CONTROLS Safety Turning on the Crossing-traffic Follow the information in the chapter “Parking assistance systems”. Warning automatically The system must be activated on the control Safety information display. As soon as Park Distance Control or a camera view is active and a drive position is engaged, the system is automatically switched WARNING The system does not relieve you of your per-...
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Safety CONTROLS Visual warning Depending on the equipment: display in the camera image Warning light in the exterior mirror Depending on the direction of travel, the view to the front or rear is displayed in the camera The warning light in the exterior mirror flashes image.
Principle that apply in each case. The BMW Drive Recorder saves short video Before using the system for the first time, the recordings of the vehicle surroundings in order vehicle manufacturer recommends checking to document the traffic situation, for example.
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Recording duration was selected. Via iDrive Start the recording: Activating/deactivating the BMW Apps menu Drive Recorder "All apps" The BMW Drive Recorder must be activated "Drive Recorder" before using the recording function for the first time. "Recording" "Start recording" Apps menu The system saves recordings up to 20 sec- "All apps"...
CONTROLS Safety "Recordings" to the vehicle is too extensive or the power supply was interrupted. Select the desired recording. In the case of USB drives that have been over- If the cameras switched during the recording, written multiple times, there may be limitations it is possible to select different sections of the when exporting recordings.
Safety CONTROLS Safety information Decelerating the vehicle harder In certain situations, it may be necessary to bring the vehicle to a standstill more quickly WARNING than is possible with automatic braking of The system does not relieve you of your per- PostCrash –...
CONTROLS Safety and alert. Adapt your driving style to the traf- The following settings can be selected during fic conditions. the display. The system is reset approximately 45 minutes after the vehicle is stopped. A break recom- Break recommendation mendation can only be displayed again after this time has elapsed.
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Safety CONTROLS The steering wheel and driver’s seat height must be adjusted so that the entire instrument cluster can be seen. The entire face can then be captured by the Driver Attention Camera. Overview Depending on the equipment, there are some infrared light sources in the instrument cluster.
CONTROLS Driving stability control systems Driving stability control systems Vehicle equipment Brake Assist This chapter describes equipment, systems When the brake pedal is pressed quickly, and functions which are offered or may be of- Brake Assist automatically provides the max- fered in future on a model-specific basis, even imum possible braking force assistance.
Driving stability control systems CONTROLS Deactivating/activating the system conditions. Observe the traffic situation, be ready to take over steering and braking at any time, and actively intervene if the situa- Press the button to open the menu. tion warrants it. "DSC OFF"...
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Front collision warning with brake intervention, see page 188. BMW xDrive Dynamic Stability Control Principle BMW xDrive is the vehicle's all-wheel drive system. The interaction of BMW xDrive and Activating/deactivating Dynamic other suspension control systems, for exam- Traction Control ple, Dynamic Stability Control, further optimi- ses traction and driving dynamics.
General small steering wheel movements already result in a larger wheel angle. As a result, BMW xDrive distributes the driving power var- the variable sport steering increases steer- iably to the front and rear axles according to ing comfort due to the reduced steering ef- the driving situation and road condition.
CONTROLS Driver assistance systems Driver assistance systems Vehicle equipment "Safety and warnings" "Speed warning" This chapter describes equipment, systems "Warning above:" and functions which are offered or may be of- Select the desired setting. fered in future on a model-specific basis, even if they are not included in the vehicle in ques- Setting the current speed as the tion.
Driver assistance systems CONTROLS ment cluster and the head-up display, if appli- It will not display anything in the following sit- cable, or ignored, depending on the situation. uations: Some supplementary signs are taken into ac- ▷ In countries where overtaking restrictions count in the speed limit evaluation, but are not are primarily shown by road markings.
CONTROLS Driver assistance systems Speed Limit Info Speed Limit Info with Anticipatory Indicator Icon Description Depending on the equipment and national- market version, an additional icon with re- Present speed limit. maining distance display may indicate that a change in speed limit is ahead. Predictive driv- ing must be activated for Speed Limit Assist.
Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Manual Speed Limiter "Driving settings" "Driver assistance" "Driving" Principle "Speed Assistant" The Manual Speed Limiter can be used to set Select the desired setting. a speed limit, for instance to prevent the vehi- cle from exceeding speed limits. System limits General System limits of the sensors...
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CONTROLS Driver assistance systems When switching on the speed limit, Dynamic If the set speed limit is reached or unintention- Stability Control may be switched on and the ally exceeded, for example when driving down- drive mode switched to COMFORT. hill, there is no active brake intervention.
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Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Displays in the instrument cluster tain areas, for example acceleration in ECO PRO drive mode is less pronounced. Display in the speedometer Safety information Depending on the equipment, a mark in the speedometer displays the status of the sys- tem.
CONTROLS Driver assistance systems Overview Switching the system off Depending on the equipment, press Buttons on the steering wheel the corresponding button on the steer- ing wheel. Button Function Cruise Control on/off. The displays goes out. The stored set speed is deleted.
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Driver assistance systems CONTROLS When the system is switched on, the current beyond the resistance point accelerates the speed is maintained and stored as the set vehicle more rapidly. speed. Resuming Cruise Control The stored speed is displayed on the speed- ometer.
CONTROLS Driver assistance systems General Indicator light When the road ahead is clear, the system Icon Description maintains the set speed. The vehicle acceler- ates or brakes automatically. No indicator light: the system is switched off. If there is a vehicle driving in front, the sys- tem adapts the speed of your vehicle in order Green indicator light: the system is to maintain the set distance from the vehicle...
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Driver assistance systems CONTROLS There is a danger of injury or danger to life. Observe the traffic situation and intervene WARNING actively if the situation warrants it. An unsecured vehicle can start moving and roll away. There is a risk of accident, danger of injury and danger of material damage.
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CONTROLS Driver assistance systems The button is used to set the primary Button Function function. To reduce the distance. To switch Distance Control on/off. Setting the function Rocker switch: When the system is active, press the button repeatedly until the desired To set the speed.
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Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Switching the system off ▷ The detection range of the radar is im- paired, for example, by contamination or When switching off with the vehicle at a stand- heavy precipitation. still, depress the brake at the same time. ▷...
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CONTROLS Driver assistance systems Changing the speed Reducing the distance Press the button repeatedly until the desired distance is set. The selected distance is displayed in the in- strument cluster. Increasing the distance Press the button repeatedly until the desired distance is set. Press the rocker switch repeatedly up or down The selected distance is displayed in the in- until the set speed is set.
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Driver assistance systems CONTROLS ference between the current speed and saved Press the button. speed should be as small as possible. With the system interrupted, press the button Without Steering and Lane Control Assistant: on the steering wheel: to switch on Distance Control: With Steering and Lane Control Assis- tant.
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CONTROLS Driver assistance systems The icon is displayed when the selec- Icon Description ted set speed has been reached. White indicator light: No Distance Control because the ac- Distance information celerator pedal is being pressed. The icon is shown if your vehicle is too The indicator light is illuminated close to the vehicle ahead.
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Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Vehicles cutting in "Driver assistance" "Driving" "Speed Assistant" 7. ▷ "Avoid overtaking on the left" ▷ "Avoid overtaking on the right" System limits System limits of the sensors For further information: If another vehicle suddenly cuts in front of you, ▷...
CONTROLS Driver assistance systems In ECO PRO drive mode, it is possible that the vehicle will drive faster or slower than the set speed setting in some situations, for example on downhill or uphill gradients. Speed Limit Assist Principle When your vehicle is approaching a bend, the Speed Limit Assist helps the driver to observe curvature may cause the system to respond speed limits.
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Driver assistance systems CONTROLS any time, and actively intervene if the situa- With traffic light detection: detected traf- tion warrants it. fic lights are accepted automatically if possible. ▷ "Adjust manually": detected speed limits can be applied manually. WARNING With traffic light detection: detected traf- The set speed may be set incorrectly by mis- fic lights can be accepted manually.
CONTROLS Driver assistance systems When the SET icon is illuminated, press Icon Function the button. Depending on the equipment, the indicator light illuminates green, to- Speed adjustment gether with the icon for a Cruise Con- trol System: Principle Speed Limit Assist is active and de- tected speed limits can be adopted It is possible to set whether the speed limit will manually for the displayed system.
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Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Overview For example, the speed is reduced in the following situations if necessary: Sensors ▷ Before turning off. The system is controlled using the following ▷ Before a roundabout. sensors: ▷ Before a bend. ▷ Cameras behind the windscreen. Adapt speed automatically to route For further information: Apps menu...
CONTROLS Driver assistance systems Displays in the instrument cluster ▷ Traffic lights are obscured, for example by other vehicles. Icon Meaning ▷ At a road junction with multiple lanes where there are several sets of traffic lights. Red traffic light detected. For further information: As soon as a green tick is displayed ▷...
Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Overview ▷ Pedestrian Warning with city braking func- tion active. Buttons on the steering wheel ▷ Side collision warning active. Switching the Steering and Lane Button Function Control Assistant on/off Steering and Lane Control Assistant with traffic jam assistant on/off. Assisted Driving Mode To set the function.
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CONTROLS Driver assistance systems The indicator light is illuminated grey. The indicator light is illuminated grey. System is on standby and does not System is on standby and does not make any steering wheel movement. make any steering wheel movement. The system activates automatically when all The system activates automatically when all operating requirements are met.
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Driver assistance systems CONTROLS The steering wheel displays can be switched Icon Description on/off if required. The warning light is illuminated yel- Apps menu low: "Vehicle" Hands are not holding the steering "Driving settings" wheel. System remains active. "Driver assistance" The warning light is illuminated red, a "Feedback via steering wheel"...
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CONTROLS Driver assistance systems Safety information ▷ Driving when wearing gloves. ▷ Covers on the steering wheel. WARNING Narrow driving lanes The system does not relieve you of your per- The system cannot be activated or used use- sonal responsibility to assess the traffic situa- fully when driving in narrow driving lanes, for tion correctly.
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Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Switching on Assisted Driving Mode Displays in the instrument cluster Plus Icon Description As soon as all of the operating require- ments have been met, Assisted Driving Green indicator light: the system is Mode Plus is displayed as an additional active.
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CONTROLS Driver assistance systems For further information: oncoming vehicles, for example crash barri- ers. Driver Attention Camera, see page 216. ▷ Lane boundaries that can be driven over are detected. Lane Change Assistant ▷ Maximum speed 180 km/h, approx. 110 mph. Principle ▷...
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Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Lane change with active Cancelling a lane change route guidance The lane change can be cancelled by steering in the opposite direction. Principle Displays in the instrument cluster Lane change with active route guidance as- sists the driver when a lane change is needed Icon Description in order to reach a destination.
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CONTROLS Driver assistance systems Display in the instrument cluster ▷ The system detects a sufficiently large gap in traffic in the adjacent lane. Icon Function ▷ A lane boundary is detected on the side of the desired lane change. The suggested lane change is dis- ▷...
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Driver assistance systems CONTROLS the current driving lane in order to form an "Driving settings" emergency lane. "Driver assistance" "Driving" General "Assisted Driving" The system uses the sensors of the Steering "Emergency Corridor Assistant" and Lane Control Assistant. Displays in the instrument cluster Safety information Depending on vehicle equipment and national- market version, the information from the sys-...
CONTROLS Parking Parking Vehicle equipment Safety information This chapter describes equipment, systems WARNING and functions which are offered or may be of- The system does not relieve you of your per- fered in future on a model-specific basis, even sonal responsibility to assess the traffic situa- if they are not included in the vehicle in ques- tion correctly.
, parking with Park Assist. General For further information: When driving forwards, the parking assistance BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, see systems display turns off automatically when a page 61. certain distance or speed is exceeded. Go to Park menu...
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CONTROLS Parking Without Parking Assistant Plus The Park Distance Control view is dis- played. ▷ "Parking" The view from different camera perspec- tives is displayed. ▷ "3D view" A three-dimensional view of the vehicle is displayed. ▷ "Tow hitch" The zoom for the trailer tow hitch is dis- Toolbar, left played.
Parking CONTROLS Parking assistance lines Icon Meaning No search for Park Assist services. Driving lane lines Park Assist has failed. Search for Park Assist services is active. Park Assist: when the icon is green, Park Assist is active. The system takes control of the vehicle.
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CONTROLS Parking System limits Using parking assistance lines Position the vehicle so that the red turning Safety information circle line is within the boundaries of the parking space. Turn the steering wheel so that the green WARNING driving lane line covers the corresponding Due to system limits, the system may either turning circle line.
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Parking CONTROLS Reversing Assist Camera Switching the camera view on/off manually Principle Without Parking Assistant Plus The Reversing Assist Camera assists in re- verse parking and manoeuvring. It does this Press the button. by showing an image of the area behind the "Rear view camera"...
CONTROLS Parking Display of or behind the bumper or, if necessary, to the side Park Distance Control (PDC). When reverse gear is engaged, the automatic camera perspective is exited if necessary and the view of the Reversing Assist Camera is dis- played.
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Parking CONTROLS Switching the side view on/off General Side view can be selected for the right or left When zooming in, remember that the view side of vehicle in the selection window. might no longer show certain obstacles. Follow the information in the chapter “Parking assistance systems”.
CONTROLS Parking General General Follow the information in the chapter “Parking Road users hidden by obstacles at the side assistance systems”. may not be seen from the driver's seat until very late. The front camera and the Reversing Turning the car wash view on/off Assist Camera capture the area around the side of the vehicle to improve visibility.
A GPS signal must be received. Press the button. ▷ Depending on the national-market version: "Manage points" a BMW ID or a driver profile must be activa- ted. A list of all activation points is shown. ▷ The Reversing Assist Camera and front Select an activation point if necessary.
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"System settings" "Data privacy" Principle Select the desired setting. The My BMW App and the camera views in the After the activation, Remote 3D View can parking view, for example automatic camera be accessed in the My BMW App. perspective, enable the display of the vehicle surroundings on a mobile end device.
Parking CONTROLS ▷ With a door or the luggage compartment all traffic situations. There is a risk of acci- open. Areas that the system is not able to dent, danger of injury and danger of material record are shown dark on the display. damage.
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CONTROLS Parking The automatic activation in the event of detec- same time and at a distance of less than ap- ted obstacles can be activated or deactivated. proximately 20 cm, 8 in. The intermittent tones and the continuous tone Apps menu are turned off when selector lever position P is "Vehicle"...
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Parking CONTROLS System limits If equipped with the Crossing-traffic Warning: the display also warns of vehicles approaching from the sides at the front and rear. General Obstacle markings are displayed at the sides The function to protect the vehicle sides only of the vehicle to protect the vehicle's flanks.
CONTROLS Parking Malfunction Safety informationSafety information An icon is displayed on the control dis- play. Depending on the equipment, the de- WARNING tection range of the sensors is not displayed The system does not relieve you of your per- on the control display. sonal responsibility to assess the traffic situa- tion correctly.
Parking CONTROLS Park Assist If the journey is continued in these environ- mental conditions, no further emergency braking is performed. Principle The function is automatically reactivated when Park Assist provides support when parallel and the Park Distance Control is switched on again. bay parking.
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CONTROLS Parking Safety information WARNING The system does not relieve you of your per- sonal responsibility to assess the traffic situa- tion correctly. Due to system limits, it cannot respond independently and appropriately in all traffic situations. There is a risk of acci- dent, danger of injury and danger of material Parallel parking: reverse parking parallel to the damage.
Parking CONTROLS Operating requirements vehicle are detected. The distance to a de- tected kerb is at least 15 cm, approx. 6 in. Measurement of parking spaces ▷ The parking space is at least 0.8 m, 2.6 ft longer than the vehicle. ▷...
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CONTROLS Parking Cancelling Park Assist manually Select the suggested parking method. Green: the system takes control of the Park Assist can be cancelled manually at any parking manoeuvre. time, for example: Follow the instructions on the control dis- ▷ Press the button. play.
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Parking CONTROLS Continuing the parking manoeuvre ▷ If an already measured parking space changes. If parking or leaving a parking space has been ▷ If there are ditches or sudden drops, for ex- interrupted, the operation can be continued, if ample at a quayside.
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CONTROLS Parking dent, danger of injury and danger of material Follow the instructions on the control dis- damage. Adapt your driving style to the traffic play as applicable. conditions. Observe the traffic situation, be Take your hands off the steering wheel and ready to take over steering and braking at carefully drive in reverse with the accelera- any time, and actively intervene if the situa-...
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Parking CONTROLS ▷ After an extended period of time when the ple, different tyres or changed environmen- vehicle is stationary. tal factors like the weather. ▷ When exiting the stored lane when revers- Also observe the limits of the system in the ing, for example with a maximum steering chapter “Parking assistance systems”.
Air conditioning CONTROLS Air conditioning Vehicle equipment Icon Function Fresh air. This chapter describes equipment, systems and functions which are offered or may be of- fered in future on a model-specific basis, even Amount of air. if they are not included in the vehicle in ques- tion.
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CONTROLS Air conditioning Turning the air conditioning system Buttons, automatic rear air conditioning system on/off The air conditioning system can be switched on or off using iDrive. Tap the icon for the Climate menu in the menu bar. Tap the button for switching on and off.
Air conditioning CONTROLS "Second row of seats" settings for air conditioning functions depend- ing on the outside temperature, interior tem- "Rear climate control" perature, sunlight, seat occupancy, and the de- Select the desired setting. sired temperature setting: The automatic rear air conditioning system can ▷...
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CONTROLS Air conditioning Switching the automatic ically set up again, for example, after the vehi- cle is started again. programme on/off The automatic programme can be switched on Display or off using iDrive. The indicator in the menu bar provides infor- mation about the temperature differential be- tween the set desired temperature and current Tap the icon for the Climate menu in...
Air conditioning CONTROLS Adjusting the temperature Adjusting the upper body temperature Tap the icon for the Climate menu in the menu bar. "Individual settings" "Temperature adjustment upper body" Increase or decrease the temperature. Amount of air The desired temperature can be set individu- ally in the menu bar for the driver and front Principle passenger.
CONTROLS Air conditioning Air distribution The selected air distribution setting is shown on the automatic rear air conditioning system display. Principle In manual mode, the air distribution can be Air conditioning function adjusted as required. Adjusting the air distribution Principle The air distribution can be set using iDrive.
Air conditioning CONTROLS Maximum cooling When the air recirculation function is turned off, outside air is directed into the interior. Principle General The maximum cooling enables quick and in- If there is condensation, switch off the air recir- tense cooling of the interior. culation function.
CONTROLS Air conditioning If the SYNC programme is deactivated, the The amount of air and air temperature are following settings are applied automatically automatically optimised for the removal of ice with the automatic programme for improved and condensation. comfort, depending on seat occupancy: The air distribution is directed towards the ▷...
Air conditioning CONTROLS Seat heating Steering wheel heating Principle Principle The system heats the seats if necessary. The system heats the steering wheel if neces- sary. General Adjusting the steering wheel If a drive is resumed within about 15 minutes heating after a temporary stop, the functions are auto- matically switched on at the last temperature...
CONTROLS Air conditioning Ventilation Ventilation in rear passenger compartment Principle The ventilation system provides individual ad- justment options for direct or indirect ventila- tion to optimise the movement of air inside the vehicle. General Open the air vents and position them in a way that ensures effective climate control.
Air conditioning CONTROLS Safety information ▷ Dust and pollen are filtered out from the inflowing outside air. ▷ Nano-particle emissions are reduced. DANGER ▷ Gaseous pollutants are filtered. A blocked exhaust pipe or inadequate ven- ▷ Microbial particles, viruses, and allergens tilation can allow harmful exhaust fumes to are filtered.
Set the desired departure time. "General settings" Select the day of the week if necessary. "Pre-heating/cooling" Via BMW display key: Select the desired setting. Switch on the display of the BMW Display key. Departure time "Preconditioning setting" Tap the icon or the icon.
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Activating with the My BMW App these materials may ignite. There is a dan- Depending on the equipment, the My BMW ger of fire, danger of injury and danger of app with remote function can be used to material damage.
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CONTROLS Air conditioning Climate control for departure time "Start engine for climate control" Confirm the disclaimer. General Turning on/turning off the pre- To ensure a pleasant interior temperature in conditioning the vehicle at the start of the journey, it is pos- sible to set scheduled departure times in the system.
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Select the day of the week if necessary. Icon on instrument panel. Via BMW display key: Icon is illuminated: a de- Switch on the display of the BMW Display parture time is activated. key. Icon flashes: the pre-condi- "Preconditioning setting"...
CONTROLS Interior equipment Interior equipment Vehicle equipment General The total load of all sockets must not exceed This chapter describes equipment, systems 140 watts at 12V. and functions which are offered or may be of- Do not damage the socket by using unsuitable fered in future on a model-specific basis, even connectors.
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Interior equipment CONTROLS Front centre console injury and material damage. Ensure that no metal objects fall into or are inserted into Press the cover. electronic interfaces. After using the socket, re-fit the cigarette lighter or socket cover. In the centre armrest The socket is located between the cup holders.
CONTROLS Interior equipment General When inserting the smartphone to be charged, make sure that there are no objects in the wireless charging tray together with the smart- phone to be charged. The charging process is indicated by the charge indicator on the control display. Safety information There is a USB port in the centre console.
Interior equipment CONTROLS Operating requirements Forgotten phone warning ▷ The smartphone to be charged must have General been certified according to the Qi standard. A warning can be issued if a smartphone with ▷ Standby state is switched on. Qi certification has been left in the wireless ▷...
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CONTROLS Interior equipment instructions for the smartphone, if applica- ble. Online Edition for Part no. 01405B465C4 - VI/24...
Storage compartments CONTROLS Storage compartments Vehicle equipment WARNING Anti-slip mats can damage the instrument This chapter describes equipment, systems panel. Attached objects can become de- and functions which are offered or may be of- tached. There is a danger of injury and mate- fered in future on a model-specific basis, even rial damage.
CONTROLS Storage compartments Fold-down compartment Storage compartments in the centre console Opening the fold-down compartment Opening the storage compartment Press the button and open the cover. Press the cover. Closing the storage compartment Storage compartments in Pull back the cover by the handle strip. the doors Front centre armrest General...
Storage compartments CONTROLS Cup holder front Safety information WARNING Unsuitable containers placed in the cup hold- ers may damage the cup holders or be flung into the interior, for example in the event of There are two cup holders in the centre con- an accident or when braking or taking an sole.
CONTROLS Storage compartments Safety information NOTICE If the cup holder is open, the centre armrest WARNING cannot be folded back. There is a risk of ma- Items of clothing on the coat hooks can im- terial damage. Press back the covers before pair visibility when driving.
Luggage compartment CONTROLS Luggage compartment Vehicle equipment WARNING Devices connected to the vehicle with a ca- This chapter describes equipment, systems ble, for example, mobile phones, or loose ob- and functions which are offered or may be of- jects can be thrown around the vehicle inte- fered in future on a model-specific basis, even rior while driving, for example, in the event of if they are not included in the vehicle in ques-...
CONTROLS Luggage compartment Multifunction hook ▷ Small and lightweight load: secure with ten- sioning straps or retaining straps or with a luggage compartment net. General ▷ Large and heavy loads: secure with lashing straps. ▷ Heavy loads: stow as far forward as possi- ble, low down and directly behind the rear seat backrests.
Luggage compartment CONTROLS Side storage compartment, backrests, or fold down the rear seat back- rest, see page 302, if necessary. left There is a storage compartment on the left side of the luggage compartment. Luggage compartment floor General There is a storage compartment under the lug- Remove the wheel change set and emer- gage compartment floor.
CONTROLS Luggage compartment Through-loading system WARNING If the seat is not set properly or the child Principle seat has been installed incorrectly, the child The luggage compartment can be enlarged by restraint system may have restricted or no folding down the rear seat backrests. stability at all.
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Luggage compartment CONTROLS Folding down the centre section backrest. The unlocked rear seat backrest moves slightly to the front. Fold down the middle head restraint. Pull the lever and fold the centre section forwards. Fold the rear seat backrest forward. Folding back the rear seat backrest Fold back the rear seat backrest into the seat position and engage.
DRIVING HINTS Driving precautions Driving precautions Vehicle equipment ▷ With petrol engines,4500 rpm and 160 km/h, 100 mph. ▷ With diesel engine,3500 rpm and 150 km/h, This chapter describes equipment, systems 93 mph. and functions which are offered or may be of- fered in future on a model-specific basis, even Generally avoid kickdown and driving under full if they are not included in the vehicle in ques-...
Driving precautions DRIVING HINTS General driving notes Driving at high speeds Closing the boot lid WARNING At high speeds, damage to vehicle parts can Safety information adversely affect vehicle handling characteris- tics. Such parts include the tyres, underbody and parts for improving aerodynamics. There WARNING is a risk of accident, danger of injury and When open, the boot lid protrudes above the...
DRIVING HINTS Driving precautions temperatures to clean the exhaust gas particu- the next time you drive outside of built-up late filter as when required. areas for around 30 minutes. ▷ Engage selector lever position S. General ▷ Deactivate the Cruise Control System. The cleaning process takes a few minutes, ▷...
Driving precautions DRIVING HINTS We recommend you consult your Service ▷ The combustion engine is also not Partner should you experience any difficul- switched off in selector lever position R. ties. ▷ Only drive through still water. ▷ Only drive through water up to a max. depth of 25 cm, 9.8 in.
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DRIVING HINTS Driving precautions Objects in the movement range of the ing is required. Otherwise the brake system can overheat and the braking effect is reduced. pedals Engine braking effect can be additionally in- creased by manually shifting down, even into WARNING first gear where required.
Driving precautions DRIVING HINTS Condensation when vehicle is Safety information parked When the automatic air conditioning is oper- WARNING ating, condensation develops and exits under- When driving with a roof load, for example neath the vehicle. with roof bars, the higher centre of gravity can mean that driving safety is no longer Driving on a racing track guaranteed in critical driving situations.
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DRIVING HINTS Driving precautions ▷ Do not exceed the permitted roof and axle load or the permitted total weight. ▷ Distribute the roof load evenly. ▷ The roof load must not be spread over an area that is too large. ▷...
Trailer and rear carrier DRIVING HINTS Trailer and rear carrier Vehicle equipment Loading Distribute the load as evenly as possible over This chapter describes equipment, systems the loading area. and functions which are offered or may be of- Stow the load as low down as possible and as fered in future on a model-specific basis, even close as possible to the trailer axle.
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DRIVING HINTS Trailer and rear carrier Power consumption Safety information General WARNING Before the start of a journey, check the func- If the ball head is not locked, unstable driving tion of the trailer rear lights. conditions or accidents can result. There is a When towing a caravan, only operate power risk of accident and material damage.
Trailer and rear carrier DRIVING HINTS The LED in the button illuminates green if the temperatures, or if mechanical resistance is system is operational. encountered. LED illuminates red. Swivelling out the ball head Repeating the swivel operation Switch on drive-ready state. Open the luggage compartment.
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DRIVING HINTS Trailer and rear carrier Driving with a trailer or rear Eye for trailer securing cable carrier General General When driving with a trailer or rear carrier, some driver assistance systems are unavailable or only available to a limited extent. A Check Con- trol message is shown where applicable.
Trailer and rear carrier DRIVING HINTS To prevent the vehicle from rolling back when driving off, use the parking brake. WARNING The tyre inflation pressure must be adapted because of the increased axle load in trailer Pull and release the switch shortly operation.
DRIVING HINTS Trailer and rear carrier General For Australia: only use rear carriers that are mounted directly on the mount for the trailer The system can also activate in extreme driv- tow hitch. ing situations when the trailer socket is occu- pied without a trailer attached, for example Fitting when using a rear bike carrier with lighting.
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Trailer and rear carrier DRIVING HINTS To prevent functional limitations and malfunc- tions affecting driver assistance systems, acti- vate trailer operation accordingly. For further information: ▷ Power consumption, see page 312. ▷ Activating trailer operation, see page 314. Driving with a rear carrier Loaded rear carriers change the driving and steering behaviour of the vehicle by shifting the centre of gravity.
DRIVING HINTS Saving fuel Saving fuel Vehicle equipment ECO PRO This chapter describes equipment, systems Principle and functions which are offered or may be of- ECO PRO supports an efficient driving style. fered in future on a model-specific basis, even To achieve this, the engine control and comfort if they are not included in the vehicle in ques- functions, for example the air conditioning out-...
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Saving fuel DRIVING HINTS Overview To achieve this, the set temperature is adjus- ted slightly and the interior is heated or cooled more slowly to reduce consumption. Button in the vehicle ECO PRO light The power output of the exterior mirror heating and the rear window heating is reduced.
DRIVING HINTS Saving fuel Display inefficient driving style Icon Section of the road in front When driving above the efficient range, Turning. an arrow will be displayed. For example, the display occurs in the following situations: Speed limit or town entrance. ▷...
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Saving fuel DRIVING HINTS This gain in range is shown as a bonus range Adaptive recuperation is available depending on the instrument cluster and control display. on vehicle equipment and national-market ver- sion. Operating requirement Operating requirements The function is available in ECO PRO drive mode.
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DRIVING HINTS Saving fuel Operating requirements ▷ With a temporary and variable speed limit, such as at road works. ▷ Selector lever position D is engaged. ▷ When Cruise Control is active. ▷ The brake is not pressed. ▷ If the sensors of the driver assistance sys- ▷...
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MOBILITY Refuelling Refuelling Vehicle equipment Safety information This chapter describes equipment, systems NOTICE and functions which are offered or may be of- If the range drops below 50 km, approx. fered in future on a model-specific basis, even 30 miles, the engine may no longer be sup- if they are not included in the vehicle in ques- plied with sufficient fuel.
Refuelling MOBILITY Opening Emergency release To open the fuel filler flap, press on the rear In certain situations, it may be necessary to edge, arrow. The fuel filler flap opens. unlock the fuel filler flap manually, for example if there is an electrical fault. In this case, have the fuel filler flap unlocked by an authorised Service Partner or another quali- fied Service Partner or a specialist workshop.
MOBILITY Wheels and tyres Wheels and tyres Vehicle equipment Tyre inflation pressure information On the body pillar This chapter describes equipment, systems and functions which are offered or may be of- fered in future on a model-specific basis, even if they are not included in the vehicle in ques- tion.
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Wheels and tyres MOBILITY explicitly mentioned which, however, meet Correct the tyre inflation pressure if the cur- specifications listed on the label in terms of rent tyre inflation pressure deviates from size, speed category and load rating/load in- the specified tyre inflation pressure. dex.
MOBILITY Wheels and tyres Tyre damages correct. For tyres that are not listed in the tyre inflation pressure information on the control display, reset the Tyre Pressure Monitor. General If equipped with a flat tyre monitor, reinitialize Inspect tyres regularly for damage, the pres- the flat tyre monitor.
Wheels and tyres MOBILITY The wheel/tyre combinations are determined by the manufacturer of the vehicle on the basis WARNING of the following criteria: Driving over kerbs, potholes, or other obsta- ▷ Tyre size; for example, tyre width, aspect cles can damage the wheels, tyres, and sus- ratio.
MOBILITY Wheels and tyres Retreaded tyres vehicle recommends using wheels and tyres that have been rated as suitable for the ve- hicle type concerned. After a tyre has been WARNING damaged, refit the same wheel and tyre com- bination as the original. Retreaded tyres may have different tyre car- casses.
Wheels and tyres MOBILITY Wheel change between axles Designation Maximum speed up to 300 km/h, 186 mph WARNING above 300 km/h, 186 mph Wheel change between axles on vehicles with different tyre sizes or rims on the front Maximum speed of winter tyres and rear may cause tyre damage and dam- If the maximum speed of the vehicle is higher age to the vehicle.
MOBILITY Wheels and tyres General Service Partner or another qualified Service Partner or a specialist workshop. The wheels are fitted with tyres which are self- supporting to a limited degree. The wheels may also have special rims. Label The reinforced sidewall means that the tyre keeps the vehicle mobile to a degree, even if tyre inflation pressure has been lost.
Wheels and tyres MOBILITY General 4 Tyre sealant bottle connection ▷ The filled in tyre sealant encloses the dam- 5 Wheel valve connection age from the inside when it hardens. ▷ Please observe the notes on using the tyre Compressor repair kit which are on the compressor and the tyre sealant bottle.
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MOBILITY Wheels and tyres Preparing the tyre repair kit Screw the filler hose connecting piece clockwise onto the valve. Insert the tyre sealant bottle into the mount on the housing of the compressor. With the compressor switched off, insert the plug into the socket inside the vehicle inte- Turn the tyre sealant bottle clockwise by rior.
Wheels and tyres MOBILITY Let the compressor run for max. 10 minutes Tyre sealant may spray from the damaged to fill in the tyre sealant and reach a tyre area during the initial wheel rotations. inflation pressure of 2.5 bar. Adjusting the tyre pressure While the tyre is being filled with tyre seal- ant, the tyre pressure can briefly reach ap-...
MOBILITY Wheels and tyres Snow chains Removing and stowing the tyre repair kit Safety information Switch off compressor. Pull the connector out of the socket in the vehicle interior. WARNING Disconnect the filler hose from the com- If snow chains are fitted to unsuitable tyres, pressor and the valve on the wheel.
Wheels and tyres MOBILITY General Tyre size Wheel size Rim offset (IS) Sensors in the tyre valves measure the tyre 205/60 R16 6.5J x 16 inflation pressure and tyre air temperature. 225/50 R17 7.5J x 17 Depending on the tyres detected or entered, the system displays the specified nominal 225/45 R18 7.5J x 18...
MOBILITY Wheels and tyres the relevant information and, after a short "Tyre settings" journey, shown it on the control display. "Tyre selection" If the system does not detect the tyres au- "Manual" tomatically, enter the specifications for the "Tyre type" fitted tyres in the tyre settings.
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Wheels and tyres MOBILITY Wheels grey The current tyre air temperatures can change as a result of driving the vehicle or the outside Tyre pressure losses might not be detected. temperature. Possible causes: Nominal pressure ▷ Malfunction. ▷ The tyre inflation pressure is being meas- The nominal pressure for the tyres on the front ured, after confirmation of the tyre settings.
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MOBILITY Wheels and tyres Safety information Icon Possible cause There has been a tyre pressure WARNING loss. A damaged standard tyre with too little or no tyre inflation pressure impairs driving charac- Measure teristics, for example steering and braking Reduce speed. Do not exceed a speed of performance.
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Wheels and tyres MOBILITY Messages: for tyres with special Icon Possible cause approval The tyre was not inflated properly, for example insufficient air was General added. When a low tyre pressure is indicated, the Dy- The system has detected a wheel namic Stability Control may be turned on.
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MOBILITY Wheels and tyres sure in all four tyres and correct if neces- Check the tyre inflation pressure in all four sary. tyres, for example using the tyre pressure indicator of a flat tyre kit. Perform a system reset. For tyres with special approval: if all four If there is a significant tyre pressure tyres are inflated to the correct tyre inflation loss...
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Wheels and tyres MOBILITY ▷ The vehicle losing traction more quickly. WARNING ▷ Longer stopping distances. Vibration or loud noises during the journey ▷ Different self-steering properties. may be an indication that the tyre has fi- Adapt your driving style. Avoid abrupt steering nally failed.
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MOBILITY Wheels and tyres Control message is shown. Tyre pressure los- ▷ After a tyre or wheel change, an initialisa- ses may not be detected. tion was carried out at the correct tyre infla- tion pressure. ▷ The system must be initialised after the Measure tyre inflation pressure is adjusted to a new ▷...
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Wheels and tyres MOBILITY Initialisation resumes automatically when you The icon identifying run-flat tyres is a circle continue driving. with the letters RSC on the tyre sidewall. Run-flat tyres, see page 331. Messages Follow the description of what to do when the vehicle gets a flat tyre.
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MOBILITY Wheels and tyres Possible driving distance in the event of a flat tyre WARNING The possible driving distance varies depending Continuing to drive with a flat tyre can cause on the load and stresses the vehicle is subjec- heavy trailers to start snaking. There is a ted to, for example, speed, road condition and risk of accident and material damage.
Wheels and tyres MOBILITY Wheel change med or damaged. There is a danger of in- jury and material damage. Only use the jack to change an emergency spare wheel or a General spare wheel in case of a breakdown. For run-flat tyres or when using a tyre repair kit, it is not always necessary to change a wheel immediately in the case of tyre pressure WARNING...
Jack: the Australian/New Zealand standard AS/NZS 2693 2007 – "Jack" includes the following warning which BMW herewith adopts: "... no person should place any portion of their body under a vehicle that is supported only by a jack". The jack supplied with your car should not...
Wheels and tyres MOBILITY ▷ In the luggage compartment under the lug- ▷ Engage a gear or select selector lever posi- gage compartment floor. tion P. ▷ In the luggage compartment on the left or ▷ As soon as the traffic flow permits, have right side.
MOBILITY Wheels and tyres Make sure that the jack base is extended Hold the jack with one hand, arrow 1, and vertically and at right angles underneath grasp the jack crank handle or lever with the jacking point. your other hand, arrow 2. Raise by cranking until the surface of the Guide the jack into the rectangular recess jack stands fully on the ground and the...
Wheels and tyres MOBILITY Overview Check tyre inflation pressure at the next op- portunity and correct as necessary. The emergency spare wheel and wheel Re-initialise the flat tyre monitor or reset change set for changing wheels are located in the Tyre Pressure Monitor. the luggage compartment under the luggage compartment floor.
MOBILITY Engine compartment Engine compartment Vehicle equipment if they are not included in the vehicle in ques- tion. For further information: This chapter describes equipment, systems and functions which are offered or may be of- Vehicle equipment, see page 8. fered in future on a model-specific basis, even Overview Jump start, positive battery terminal...
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Engine compartment MOBILITY Bonnet WARNING Parts of the body can become trapped when Safety information opening and closing the bonnet. There is a danger of injury. When opening and closing, make sure that the movement range of the WARNING bonnet is kept clear. Incorrectly performed work in the engine compartment can damage components and poses a safety risk.
MOBILITY Engine compartment An acoustic signal and a message on the instrument cluster indicate that the bonnet is open. Release the lever and pull it again, arrow 2. The bonnet can be opened. Watch out for any protruding parts on the bonnet.
Operating fluids MOBILITY Operating fluids Vehicle equipment This chapter describes equipment, systems and functions which are offered or may be of- fered in future on a model-specific basis, even if they are not included in the vehicle in ques- tion. For further information: Vehicle equipment, see page 8.
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MOBILITY Operating fluids NOTICE Fuel below the specified minimum grade can adversely affect the engine function or lead to engine damage. There is a risk of material damage. Do not refuel with fuel below the specified minimum grade. NOTICE Safety information Incorrect fuels can damage the fuel system and engine.
Principle If the filling level is too low, a Check Control message is displayed. BMW Diesel with BluePerformance reduces ni- trogen oxides in the diesel exhaust by injecting Displays in the instrument cluster the reducing agent AdBlue into the exhaust pipe system.
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Preferably use the special bottle recommen- WARNING ded by BMW. With this bottle and its special When the reducing agent container is adapter, reducing agent can be topped up con- opened, small quantities of ammonia va- veniently.
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Operating fluids MOBILITY Displaying the top-up quantity Adding reducing agent Open the fuel filler flap. The top-up quantity is shown on control dis- play. Fuel filler cap, see page 324. Turn the reducing agent cap anticlockwise Apps menu and remove. "Vehicle"...
MOBILITY Operating fluids Filling with an incorrect fluid The display extinguishes after approxi- mately 1 minute. General Press the Start/Stop button and switch on drive-ready state. A Check Control message is displayed if the tank has been filled with the wrong fluid. If the wrong type of liquid has been added, Engine oil contact an authorised Service Partner or an-...
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Operating fluids MOBILITY Operating requirements NOTICE A current reading is available after approxi- mately 30 minutes of normal driving. Too much engine oil can damage the engine or the catalytic converter. There is a risk Displaying the engine oil level of material damage.
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MOBILITY Operating fluids "Vehicle status" NOTICE "Engine oil level" Too much engine oil can damage the engine "Oil level measurement" or the catalytic converter. There is a risk "Start measurement" of material damage. Do not add too much The engine oil level is checked and shown on a engine oil.
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Further information on suitable engine oil ommends using an engine oil with the oil spec- specifications and viscosity classes can be ob- ification BMW Longlife-01 FE instead of engine tained from an authorised Service Partner or oil with the oil specification BMW Longlife-12 another qualified Service Partner or a specialist workshop.
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When the vehicle is delivered from the factory manufacturer recommends using coolant with or after maintenance measures, the coolant the BMW LC-18 specification. Do not mix cool- may be overfilled in the coolant tank. The ant additives of different colours. Comply with...
Operating fluids MOBILITY Topping up the coolant into other bottles. Keep operating fluids out of the reach of children. Allow the engine to cool down. Switch off the air conditioning system. Air conditioning control, see page 275. WARNING Open the bonnet. Washer fluid can ignite on contact with hot Opening, see page 353.
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MOBILITY Operating fluids Malfunction Using undiluted screenwash concentrate or antifreeze additive based on alcohol may re- sult in false readings at low temperatures be- low -15 ℃, +5 ℉. Online Edition for Part no. 01405B465C4 - VI/24...
Maintenance MOBILITY Maintenance Vehicle equipment General Service notifications can be displayed on the This chapter describes equipment, systems control display. and functions which are offered or may be of- For further information: fered in future on a model-specific basis, even Service notifications, see page 167.
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IT systems of Remove devices connected to the on-board di- BMW AG, Munich. agnostic socket before locking the vehicle. For further information: After a change of registered keeper, the new owner will be able to view the data entered Indicator and warning lights, see page 150.
Maintenance MOBILITY Exhaust emissions ▷ When the warning light flashes: There is an engine fault which could damage the catalytic converter. Have the vehicle checked immedi- ately. ▷ When warning light illuminates: deterioration of the exhaust gas quality. Have the vehicle checked as soon as possi- ble.
MOBILITY Replacing parts Replacing parts Vehicle equipment NOTICE Windscreen wipers which are folded away This chapter describes equipment, systems from the windscreen can become trapped if and functions which are offered or may be of- the bonnet is opened. There is a risk of ma- fered in future on a model-specific basis, even terial damage.
Replacing parts MOBILITY Lights and bulbs Partner or another qualified Service Partner or a specialist workshop. General Safety information Lights and bulbs are an important aspect of driving safety. DANGER All headlights and other lights use at least LED Touching live components can result in an technology.
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MOBILITY Replacing parts ▷ Park the vehicle and switch off electrical Icon Meaning loads. No smoking, no naked flames, ▷ First disconnect the power at the negative no sparks. terminal. Then disconnect the power at the positive terminal. Wear protective goggles. Notes on installation Observe the following notes on installing the Keep away from children.
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Replacing parts MOBILITY Deep sleep mode ▷ Frequently driving short distances. ▷ If the vehicle is not used for a period of one Use deep sleep mode for long stationary peri- month or longer. ods. For further information: Safety information Deep sleep mode, see page 49.
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Information on fuse assignment, as well as the Turn the cap to the open padlock icon positions of the fuse boxes, is available on the arrow 1. Internet: fusecard.bmw.com. Safety information WARNING Incorrect or repaired fuses can overload elec- trical cables and components. There is a danger of fire, danger of injury and danger of material damage.
Help in case of a breakdown MOBILITY Help in case of a breakdown Vehicle equipment Warning triangle This chapter describes equipment, systems and functions which are offered or may be of- fered in future on a model-specific basis, even if they are not included in the vehicle in ques- tion.
In the event of a breakdown or accident, or for ▷ Via the My BMW App. questions about the vehicle, BMW Assistance can be used to contact the BMW Group cus- Depending on the national-market version and tomer support. vehicle type, a different roadside assistance...
If necessary, a voice connection is estab- Depending on the national-market version and lished. vehicle type, a different accident assistance provider may be assigned on the BMW web- Teleservice Diagnosis site. To do this, log in to the personal area with the BMW ID.
BMW emergency A voice contact is established. call centre. If no emergency call is possible through BMW, Emergency call an emergency call will be made to a public emergency call number. This depends on fac-...
Help in case of a breakdown MOBILITY Manual triggering emergency call. If the intelligent emergency call cannot be triggered, the legal emergency To trigger an emergency call manually, pro- call is triggered. ceed as follows: Press the SOS button in the headliner only in Tap the cover flap.
MOBILITY Help in case of a breakdown General Overview Depending on the equipment and the national- The fire extinguisher is located in the interior, market version, the vehicle may have a fire ex- for example under the seat or in the glove tinguisher.
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Help in case of a breakdown MOBILITY Safety information Connecting the jump leads Before starting, switch off all unnecessary power consumers, for example the radio, on DANGER both vehicles. Touching live components can result in an Open the cover of the jump start terminal. electric shock.
MOBILITY Help in case of a breakdown Tow-starting/towing away the rear wheels and make sure that no wheel is touching the ground. Safety information WARNING WARNING The vehicle may be damaged when raising and securing it. There is a danger of injury When tow-starting or towing away with ac- and material damage.
Help in case of a breakdown MOBILITY If the electrical system of the vehicle being ▷ Check the towing eye and towing rope fas- towed has failed, the vehicle must be made tening regularly. identifiable to other road users, for example by ▷...
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MOBILITY Help in case of a breakdown Storage Press the marking on the edge of the cover to press it out. Depending on the equipment, storage for the For covers which have an opening instead of a towing eye, where applicable in a bag, is provi- marking, pull the cover out by the opening.
Care MOBILITY Care Vehicle equipment High-pressure cleaners Safety information This chapter describes equipment, systems and functions which are offered or may be of- fered in future on a model-specific basis, even NOTICE if they are not included in the vehicle in ques- When cleaning with high-pressure cleaners, tion.
The vehicle must be able to roll freely while in The manufacturer recommends using care and the conveyor car wash. cleaning products from BMW. Suitable care Some conveyor car washes require you to products are available from an authorised leave the vehicle. It is not possible to lock the...
Care MOBILITY Vehicle paintwork Synthetic leather care Clean the synthetic leather regularly with a General damp microfibre cloth or vacuum cleaner. Regular care promotes driving safety and pre- Dust and road dirt will otherwise become serves your vehicle's value. Environmental ef- worked into pores and folds, resulting in con- fects in areas with high air pollution or natural siderable abrasion and causing the surface to...
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MOBILITY Care Chrome-like surfaces Dampen the cloth with water. Carefully clean chrome-like surfaces with Alcantara plenty of water and a shampoo additive if nec- Use a microfibre cloth moistened with water essary, for example, after exposure to road for cleaning minor contamination. Avoid rub- salt.
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Care MOBILITY Carbon parts curely reattached after removal, for example for cleaning. For easy cleaning of carbon parts, remove ev- eryday soiling with a microfibre cloth, water Floor mats can be removed from the vehicle and silicone-free cleaner. to enable the interior to be cleaned more thor- Harsh, acidic or alkaline cleaning agents can oughly.
REFERENCE Technical data Technical data Vehicle equipment Kerb weight This chapter describes equipment, systems The kerb weight refers to a ready-to-drive ve- and functions which are offered or may be of- hicle with a load of 75 kg, approx. 165 lbs, fered in future on a model-specific basis, even a fuel tank that is 90 % full and no optional if they are not included in the vehicle in ques-...
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Technical data REFERENCE Technical data in detail BMW 3 Series Saloon Dimensions Width with mirrors 81.4 2068 Width without mirrors 71.9 1827 Height 56.9 1445 Length 185.6 4714 Wheelbase 112.2 2851 Turning radius Ø 39.4 12.0 Fuel tank, approx. 13.0 litres Larger fuel tank, approx.
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REFERENCE Technical data BMW 318d Saloon Weights Maximum permissible rear axle load 2690 1220 Maximum permissible roof load BMW 318d Saloon Trailer operation Maximum permissible trailer load without brakes 1653 Maximum permissible trailer load, braked, 12 % gradient 3527 1600...
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Technical data REFERENCE BMW 318i Saloon Weights Maximum permissible gross weight 4530 2055 Maximum permissible front axle load 2127 Maximum permissible rear axle load 2579 1170 Maximum permissible roof load BMW 318i Saloon Trailer operation Maximum permissible trailer load without brakes...
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REFERENCE Technical data BMW 320d Saloon Weights Kerb weight 3682 1670 Maximum permissible payload 1257 Maximum permissible gross weight 4718 2140 Maximum permissible front axle load 2161 Maximum permissible rear axle load 2690 1220 Maximum permissible roof load BMW 320d Saloon...
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Technical data REFERENCE BMW 320d Saloon Trailer operation Maximum permissible gross weight, towing vehicle 4883 2215 BMW 320d xDrive Saloon Weights Kerb weight 3825 1735 Maximum permissible payload 1257 Maximum permissible gross weight 4850 2200 Maximum permissible front axle load...
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REFERENCE Technical data BMW 320d xDrive Saloon Trailer operation Minimum permissible trailer nose weight Maximum permissible rear axle load, towing vehicle 2965 1345 Maximum permissible gross weight, towing vehicle 5016 2275 BMW 320i Saloon Valid for model code: 30FV, 5X11, 5Z90, 71FS.
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Technical data REFERENCE BMW 320i Saloon Valid for model code: 51FS, 58FS, 5F51. Weights Maximum permissible payload 1224 Maximum permissible gross weight 4564 2070 Maximum permissible front axle load 2127 Maximum permissible rear axle load 2579 1170 Maximum permissible roof load...
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REFERENCE Technical data BMW 320i Saloon Valid for model code: 30FV, 5X11, 5Z90, 71FS. Trailer operation Maximum permissible trailer load without brakes 1653 Maximum permissible trailer load, braked, 12 % gradient 3527 1600 Maximum permissible trailer load, braked, 8 % gradient...
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Technical data REFERENCE BMW 320i Saloon Valid for model code: 51FS, 58FS, 5F51. Trailer operation Maximum permissible rear axle load, towing vehicle 2833 1285 Maximum permissible gross weight, towing vehicle 4729 2145 BMW 320i Saloon Valid for model code: 18BV, 24FF, 35FV, 36FV, 38FV, 48FV, 50FF, 51FF, 52FF, 58FF, 5F30, 5F31, 5F32, 5F38, 5Y54, 5Z10, 5Z15, 5Z16, 5Z18.
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REFERENCE Technical data BMW 320i xDrive Saloon Weights Kerb weight 3649 1655 Maximum permissible payload 1224 Maximum permissible gross weight 4707 2135 Maximum permissible front axle load 2282 1035 Maximum permissible rear axle load 2612 1185 Maximum permissible roof load...
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Technical data REFERENCE BMW 320i xDrive Saloon Trailer operation Maximum permissible gross weight, towing vehicle 4872 2210 BMW 330d Saloon Weights Kerb weight 3935 1785 Maximum permissible payload 1224 Maximum permissible gross weight 4993 2265 Maximum permissible front axle load...
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Trailer operation Minimum permissible trailer nose weight Maximum permissible rear axle load, towing vehicle 2998 1360 Maximum permissible gross weight, towing vehicle 5159 2340 BMW 330d xDrive Saloon Weights Kerb weight 4045 1835 Maximum permissible payload 1224 Maximum permissible gross weight...
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Technical data REFERENCE BMW 330d xDrive Saloon Trailer operation Maximum permissible trailer load, braked, 8 % gradient 3968 1800 Maximum permissible trailer nose weight Minimum permissible trailer nose weight Maximum permissible rear axle load, towing vehicle 3009 1365 Maximum permissible gross weight, towing vehicle...
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Maximum permissible trailer nose weight Minimum permissible trailer nose weight Maximum permissible rear axle load, towing vehicle 2833 1285 Maximum permissible gross weight, towing vehicle 4751 2155 BMW 330i xDrive Saloon Weights Kerb weight 3682 1670 Maximum permissible payload 1224 Maximum permissible gross weight...
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Technical data REFERENCE BMW 330i xDrive Saloon Weights Maximum permissible roof load BMW 330i xDrive Saloon Trailer operation Maximum permissible trailer load without brakes 1653 Maximum permissible trailer load, braked, 12 % gradient 3968 1800 Maximum permissible trailer load, braked, 8 % gradient...
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REFERENCE Technical data BMW M340d xDrive Saloon Weights Maximum permissible front axle load 2546 1155 Maximum permissible rear axle load 2778 1260 Maximum permissible roof load BMW M340d xDrive Saloon Trailer operation Maximum permissible trailer load without brakes 1653 Maximum permissible trailer load, braked, 12 % gradient...
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Technical data REFERENCE BMW M340i xDrive Saloon Weights Maximum permissible payload 1179 Maximum permissible gross weight 4949 2245 Maximum permissible front axle load 2458 1115 Maximum permissible rear axle load 2712 1230 Maximum permissible roof load BMW M340i xDrive Saloon...
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REFERENCE Technical data BMW 3 Series Saloon Attachment points of the trailer tow hitch Distance from zero point, longitudinal direction Mounting 1 143.0 3633 Mounting 2 143.0 3633 Mounting 3 143.0 3633 Mounting 4 143.0 3633 Maximum permissible overhang of rear coupling point 44.7...
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Technical data REFERENCE BMW 3 Series Saloon Attachment points of the trailer tow hitch Distance from zero point, height Mounting 2 Mounting 3 Mounting 4 Online Edition for Part no. 01405B465C4 - VI/24...
REFERENCE Seats for child restraint systems Seats for child restraint systems Vehicle equipment Information for manufacturers of child seats This chapter describes equipment, systems and functions which are offered or may be of- General fered in future on a model-specific basis, even if they are not included in the vehicle in ques- Information about which child restraint sys- tion.
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Seats for child restraint systems REFERENCE Seat number Position in the vehicle Seat number Position in the vehicle Second-row seating centre Third-row seating centre Second-row seating right Third-row seating right Third-row seating left Right-hand drive vehicles: suitability of child restraint systems for each vehicle seat Seat position 1 –...
REFERENCE Appendix Appendix General Here is where any updates to the Owner's Handbook for the vehicle are listed. Updates after going to press After the Integrated Owner's Handbook in Approved by PTA the vehicle went to press, the following chap- ters were updated in the printed Owner's TAC NO : 9.1147/2023 Handbook:...
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Appendix REFERENCE Online Edition for Part no. 01405B465C4 - VI/24...
Airbag switch, see Key switch for front pass- Acceleration sensor, see G-Meter enger airbag Accessories and parts Air conditioning function, climate control Accident Assistance, see BMW Accident Assis- Air distribution, manual tance Air flow, automatic air conditioning Accident prevention, see Active Protection...
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BMW ID tioning BMW iDrive Automatic rear air conditioning system BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant Automatic Start/Stop function BMW Live Cockpit Plus, see BMW Curved Dis- Automatic time setting play Automatic transmission, see Steptronic trans- BMW Live Cockpit Professional, see BMW mission...
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REFERENCE Everything from A to Z BMW SIM Reader, see Owner’s Handbook for Can holder, rear, see Cup holder, rear Navigation, Entertainment, Communication Care BMW Theatre Screen, see Owner’s Manual for Care, displays, screens Navigation, Entertainment, Communication Care, head-up display...
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Climate comfort windscreen, see Location of Control systems, driving stability wireless systems Conveyor car wash Climate control Coolant Closing with a smartphone, see BMW Digital Coolant level Coolant temperature, see Engine tempera- Closing with the Key Card ture Coasting Cooling, maximum...
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Diesel particulate filter, see Exhaust gas partic- Drive sound, see BMW IconicSounds ulate filter Driving Differential lock Driving Assistant, refer to Collision warning Digital Key, see BMW Digital Key systems Digit input, iDrive Driving comfort Dimming exterior mirror Driving condition, display...
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Entertainment, Communication Electronic Stability Programme, see Dynamic ESP, see Dynamic Stability Control Stability Control Evasion Assistant, see Front collision warn- Emergency assistance, see BMW Accident As- sistance Event data recorder Emergency assistance, see BMW Roadside Exchange, wheels and tyres...
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Handbook for Navigation, Entertainment, Flat tyre, see Flat tyre monitor Communication Flat tyre, see Tyre Pressure Monitor Guest profile, see BMW ID Flat tyre warning light, see Flat tyre moni- Flat tyre warning light, see Tyre Pressure Mon- itor Handbrake, see Auto hold brake...
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Indicator light, front passenger airbag Key, mechanical Indicator lights Key switch for front passenger airbag Individual air distribution Kickdown, Steptronic transmission Individual settings, see BMW ID Knee airbag Inductive charging, smartphone, see Wireless charging tray Initialisation, see Flat tyre monitor Input comparison...
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LIM button, see Manual Speed Limiter Entertainment, Communication List, instrument cluster, see Selection lists Map update, see Owner's Handbook for Navi- Live Cockpit Plus, see BMW Curved Display gation, Entertainment, Communication Live Cockpit Professional, see BMW Curved Matt paintwork, care...
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Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Multifunction steering wheel, buttons Operating condition of the vehicle My BMW app, see Owner’s Handbook for Nav- Operating fluids igation, Entertainment, Communication Operating menus, see BMW iDrive Operating principle, see BMW iDrive Operating System, see BMW iDrive...
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Entertainment, Communication Radio stations, see Owner’s Handbook for Personal hotspot, see Owner’s Handbook for Navigation, Entertainment, Communication Navigation, Entertainment, Communication Rain sensor Personal profile, see BMW ID Rain sensor mode Personal settings Range Petrol Rapeseed methyl ester RME, see Diesel...
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Replacing rear light, see Lights and bulbs Replacing rear lights, see Lights and bulbs Safe seating position Replacing the wiper blades Safe Share function, see BMW Digital Key RES CNCL button, Active Cruise Control Safety and warning, refer to Collision warning RES CNCL button, Cruise Control...
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Sensors, care SOS button, see Intelligent emergency call Sensors in the vehicle SOS button, see Legal emergency call Service Sound of the engine, see BMW Iconic- Service history Sounds Service notification Sound settings, see Owner's Handbook for Service products, see Operating fluids...
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Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Status information, iDrive Tensioning strap, see Lashing eyes in the lug- Status of the Owner's Handbook gage compartment Status, vehicle Terminal, jump start Steering and Lane Control Assistant Thigh support Steering assistance, see Servotronic Through-loading system Steering column adjustment Tilt alarm sensor...
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UCC, see Traffic light detection Voice control Ultrasonic sensors, see Sensors in the vehi- Voice control system Voice input, see BMW Intelligent Personal As- Units, see Set units of measurement sistant Unlocking, see Opening and closing Volume, see Owner's Handbook for Naviga-...
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Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Warning light in the exterior mirror, see Lane WLAN connection, see Owner’s Handbook for Change Warning Navigation, Entertainment, Communication Warning lights Wood parts, care Warning messages, see Check Control Wordmatch principle, see Input comparison Warning systems for collision risk Wrong-way Warning Warning triangle...
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BMW DRIVER'S GUIDE APP. YOUR DIGITAL VEHICLE INFORMATION. The BMW Driver's Guide app tells you all about your vehicle's equipment and offers additional content and functions: Everything you need to know about navigation, entertainment and communication Photo-realistic animated content demonstrating various vehicle functions Keyword search 360°...
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