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Page 1 LINK: CONTENT & A-Z The Ultimate Driving Machine OWNER'S HANDBOOK. THE BMW 5 SERIES SALOON. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A11308 - VI/20...
Page 2 Online Edition for Part no. 01405A11308 - VI/20...
Page 3: Welcome To Bmw
The better you are acquainted with your vehicle, the easier you will find it is to operate. We would therefore like to offer you the following advice: Please read the Owner's Handbook before setting out in your new BMW. Also use the integrated Owner's Handbook in your vehicle. It contains impor‐...
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Adjustment and operation ................... On the move ........................CONTROLS Driving area ........................Vehicle operating state ....................iDrive ..........................BMW Remote Software Upgrade ................General settings ......................Personal settings ......................Connections ........................Opening and closing ..................... Seats, mirrors and steering wheel ................
Page 5 © 2020 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Munich, Germany Not to be reproduced, wholly or in part, without written permission from BMW AG, Munich. English ID7 VI/20, 07 20 490 Printed on environmentally friendly paper, bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling.
Page 6: Notes Notes
We recommend that you read through the first chapter to obtain an initial overview of the vehi‐ Vehicle information and general information on cle. BMW – on technology, for example – are avail‐ able on the Internet: www.bmw.com. Validity of Owner's Handbook Integrated Owner's Handbook in...
Page 7: Symbols And Displays
Notes NOTES Symbols and displays Vehicle equipment This Owner's Handbook describes all models Symbols in the Owner's and all the standard, national and optional equip‐ Handbook ment available for the model series. As a result, this Owner's Handbook may also contain de‐ Symbol Meaning scriptions and illustrations of equipment and functions which are not installed in your vehicle,...
Page 8: Your Own Safety
Notes NOTES After a software update in the may mean that the features described in this handbook will vary from those in your vehicle. vehicle After a vehicle software update – for example, a For Australia/New Zealand: Remote Software Upgrade – the integrated general Owner's Handbook for the vehicle will contain updated information.
Page 9: Parts And Accessories
Consequently, the manufacturer of the vehicle recommends having corresponding work carried Vehicle data and data out by a BMW Service Partner. If another BMW protection authorised workshop is chosen, BMW recom‐ mends choosing one that performs work, for ex‐...
Page 10: Data Collection
Fulfilling contractual obligations for the provi‐ Interests sion of digital services relating to the vehicle, Information provided by the customer regarding for example BMW ConnectedDrive. areas of interest, for example product preferen‐ ▷ Ensuring product quality, research and devel‐ ces, hobbies and other personal preferences.
Page 11 Notes NOTES Transaction and interaction data ▷ When responding to the customer regarding direct marketing activities, for example when Information regarding product and service pur‐ personal data is provided. chases, interactions with customer support and participation in market research studies. ▷...
Page 12 Notes NOTES Personal settings ▷ Status reports relating to the vehicle and its individual components, for example wheel Convenience functions, such as seat, climate or speed, wheel circumferential velocity, decel‐ light settings, make every journey even more eration, lateral acceleration, fastened seat pleasant.
Page 13: Service Data
Notes NOTES Service data components and systems may be read out, for example lights, brakes, power windows, displays. This data helps the vehicle manufacturer to opti‐ General mise the design of components and systems. When service work is required, for example re‐ Data analysis also provides the basis for Techni‐...
Page 14: Mobile Devices
Notes NOTES Mobile devices BMW ConnectedDrive BMW ConnectedDrive networks the vehicle with Depending on the equipment, mobile devices a whole host of digital services. When used, only such as smartphones can be connected to the the data saved in the vehicle that is required to...
Page 15: Vehicle Identification Number
Right-hand side of type plate An archive from BMW CarData can also be re‐ quested at any time. The archive provides infor‐ mation regarding the data that has been trans‐...
Page 16 Notes NOTES Windscreen The vehicle identification number is additionally located behind the windscreen. iDrive It is also possible to display the vehicle identifica‐ tion number via iDrive. For further information: Viewing the vehicle identification number and software part number, see page 75. Online Edition for Part no.
Page 17: Owner's Handbook Media
Owner's Handbook media NOTES Owner's Handbook media Vehicle equipment Owner's Handbook for the vehicle will contain updated information. This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ cific and optional equipment available for the Printed Owner's Handbook model series. It may therefore describe equip‐ ment and functions which are not installed in Principle your vehicle, for example on account of the op‐...
Page 18: Quick Reference
Owner's Handbook media NOTES "Owner's Handbook" ▷ "Operating tips" Select the required method of accessing the ▷ "Quick reference" contents. ▷ "Chapters" ▷ "Quicklist" Scrolling within the Owner's Handbook Press and hold the desired button until the bar shown on the Control Display Turn the Controller until the next or previous has fully loaded.
Page 19 Owner's Handbook media NOTES Online Edition for Part no. 01405A11308 - VI/20...
Page 20: Getting In
Getting in QUICK REFERENCE Getting in Opening and closing Press the button on the vehicle key. All vehicle entrances are locked. Buttons on the vehicle key Keep the button on the vehicle key pressed after locking. The windows and the Glass Roof are closed for as long as the button on the vehicle key is pressed.
Page 21 Getting in QUICK REFERENCE Simply having the vehicle key with you, for exam‐ Correct foot movement ple in your trouser pocket, is sufficient. Stand in the centre behind the vehicle, ap‐ The vehicle automatically recognises the vehicle proximately an arm's length away from the key when it is in the immediate vicinity or inside rear of the vehicle.
Page 22: Driver's Door
Getting in QUICK REFERENCE With automatic tailgate operation: Driver's door closing ▷ Press and hold the button on the ve‐ hicle key until the boot lid has closed. ▷ Press the button on the inside of the boot lid. Displays, control functions 1 Exterior mirror Around the steering wheel 2 Power window switches...
Page 23 Getting in QUICK REFERENCE Buttons on the Controller Button Function To call up the main menu. To call up the Media/Radio menu. To call up the Communication menu. To call up the navigation map. To call up the destination entry menu of the navigation system.
Page 24: Adjustment And Operation
Adjustment and operation QUICK REFERENCE Adjustment and operation Seats, mirrors and steering 5 Lumbar support wheel 6 Backrest tilt, head restraint To adjust the head restraint Semi-electrically adjustable seats Adjusting the height: manual head restraints 1 Forward/back 2 Thigh support ▷...
Page 25 Adjustment and operation QUICK REFERENCE Adjusting the distance: manual head To adjust the exterior mirrors restraints 1 Adjusting ▷ Back: press the button and slide the head re‐ 2 To select a mirror, automatic parking function straint towards the rear. 3 To fold in and out ▷...
Page 26 Adjustment and operation QUICK REFERENCE Infotainment Move the steering wheel to the preferred height and angle to suit your seated position. Swing the lever back up. Depending on the national- market version: radio Memory function Principle The memory function enables the following set‐ tings to be stored and retrieved when required: ▷...
Page 27 Adjustment and operation QUICK REFERENCE Connecting mobile telephone Press the relevant button on the steering wheel. General ▷ Via the selection list in the instrument cluster: Once the mobile telephone has been connected Select using the knurled wheel on the steer‐ in the vehicle, it can be operated using iDrive and ing wheel: "Accept"...
Page 28 Adjustment and operation QUICK REFERENCE Pairing the iPhone with CarPlay "COM" "Mobile devices" "New device" "Phone calls and audio" The Bluetooth name of the vehicle is shown on the Control Display. On the mobile device, search for Bluetooth devices in the vicinity and select the vehicle. A control number is displayed.
Page 29: On The Move
On the move QUICK REFERENCE On the move Driving Parking brake Engaging Drive-ready state Pull the switch. Switching on drive-ready state The LED on the switch and the indicator lamp in the instrument cluster are illuminated. Releasing With drive-ready state switched on: Press the brake.
Page 30: Turn Indicators, High-Beam Headlights, Headlight Flasher
On the move QUICK REFERENCE Steptronic transmission, sport With the driver's seat belt fastened, briefly press the selector lever in the desired direction, possi‐ programme and manual bly overcoming a resistance point. Selector lever operation returns to centre position in each case. Apply the brakes until ready to drive off, other‐...
Page 31 On the move QUICK REFERENCE ▷ To indicate a turn briefly: press the lever as Symbol Function far as the resistance point and hold it there Low-beam headlights. for as long as you wish to indicate a turn. High-beam headlights, headlight Instrument lighting.
Page 32 On the move QUICK REFERENCE Switching off and flick-wiping To adjust the sensitivity Press the lever down. Turn the knurled wheel on the wiper lever. ▷ To switch off: press the lever downwards to the home position. To clean the windscreen ▷...
Page 33 On the move QUICK REFERENCE Pit stop Button Function Recirculated-air mode. Refuelling Air flow, manual. Fuel tank cap To open the fuel tank filler flap, push on the Air distribution, manual. upper edge, arrow. The fuel tank filler flap opens. SYNC Programme.
Page 34: Adding Engine Oil
On the move QUICK REFERENCE Wheels and tyres Displaying the engine oil level "CAR" Tyre inflation pressure information "Vehicle status" "Engine oil level" Different messages are shown on the Control Display, depending on the engine oil level. Pay attention to these messages. Adding engine oil General Safely stop the vehicle and switch off drive-ready...
Page 35: Breakdown Assist
Help in case of a breakdown BMW Emergency Service "APPS" "Installed apps" "BMW Assistance" If necessary, "BMW Roadside Assistance" A voice connection is established. ConnectedDrive Concierge Service The Concierge Service provides information about hotels, restaurants etc. and can send an SMS with the required information to the vehicle.
Page 36: Driving Area
Driving area CONTROLS Driving area Vehicle equipment your vehicle, for example on account of the op‐ tional equipment selected or the country specifi‐ cation. This also applies to safety-relevant func‐ This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ tions and systems. Please comply with the cific and optional equipment available for the relevant laws and regulations when using the model series.
Page 37 Driving area CONTROLS Lights off High-beam assistance 188 Automatic driving lights con‐ trol 185 Full Black Panel Display: Daytime running lights 187 Widgets 162 Side lights 186 Instrument cluster without exten‐ ded functionality: Automatic driving lights con‐ Widgets 163 trol 185 Journey data 179 Adaptive light functions 187 9 Buttons on steering wheel, left High-beam assistance 188 Manual Speed...
Page 38 Driving area CONTROLS Selection lists 179 Wipers 151 Volume, see Owner's Handbook for Rain sensor 152 Navigation, Entertainment, Com‐ munication 6 To clean the windscreen 153 Voice control system 52 To switch drive-ready state on/ Changing the station/track, see the off 142 Owner's Handbook for Navigation, Entertainment, Communication 6 Auto Start Stop function 142...
Page 39: Around The Centre Console
Driving area CONTROLS Around the centre console 1 Control Display 48 Park Distance Control, PDC 268 Ventilation 305 Without Surround View: rear-view camera 273 Hazard warning lights 410 Surround View 276 Crossing traffic warning 295 Intelligent Safety 197 Park Assistant 283 Remote Control Parking 291 4 Glove compartment 327 Surround View: Panorama 5 Radio/multimedia, see Owner's Handbook for View 276 Navigation, Entertainment, Communica‐...
Page 40 Driving area CONTROLS ADAPTIVE drive mode Dynamic Stability Control, DSC 236 11 Steptronic transmission: selector lever 154 Around the headliner Emergency call, SOS 412 Reading lights 191 Operating the electric glass Interior light 191 roof 112 Front passenger airbag indicator lamp 195 Online Edition for Part no. 01405A11308 - VI/20...
Page 41: Vehicle Operating State
Vehicle operating state CONTROLS Vehicle operating state Vehicle equipment Safety notes This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ WARNING cific and optional equipment available for the An unsecured vehicle can start moving and roll‐ model series. It may therefore describe equip‐ ing away.
Page 42: Drive-Ready State
Vehicle operating state CONTROLS General ▷ When the battery state of charge is low. ▷ When leaving the vehicle, if one of the front The vehicle switches to standby state after the doors is opened, depending on the iDrive front doors are opened from the outside. setting.
Page 43 Vehicle operating state CONTROLS Observe the following to ensure that the vehi‐ Full drive power may not be available until the cle is secured against rolling away: engine is at operating temperature. Observe the engine temperature display for this. In this case, ▷...
Page 44: Idrive
iDrive CONTROLS iDrive Vehicle equipment Entry and display Main menu This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ cific and optional equipment available for the General model series. It may therefore describe equip‐ ment and functions which are not installed in The main menu is divided into two areas. The your vehicle, for example on account of the op‐...
Page 45 Management of apps, access to apps as well as vehicle functions. Additional apps can be ob‐ Enabling/disabling functions tained from the BMW Store. Some menu items are preceded by a checkbox. The box indicates whether the function is ena‐ Widgets bled or disabled.
Page 46 iDrive CONTROLS shortcuts to the menu or pages of the integrated Symbol Meaning Owner's Handbook, can be saved to functional Reminder. bookmarks and called up directly. The settings are saved for the current driver pro‐ Sending not possible. file. Symbols for entertainment Overview Symbol Meaning...
Page 47: Control Display And Controller
iDrive CONTROLS Removing all button assignments Switching on/off automatically It is possible to remove the assignments of all The control display is switched on automatically buttons. when the vehicle is unlocked or as soon as the control display is required for operation. Press and hold buttons 1 and simultane‐...
Page 48: Operation Using The Controller
iDrive CONTROLS Button Function To call up the destination entry menu of the navigation system. To call up the previous screen. To call up the Options menu. ▷ Press to select a menu item, for example. Operation using the Controller Calling up the main menu Press the button.
Page 49: Switching Between Screens
iDrive CONTROLS Switching between screens It is also possible to select widgets in the instru‐ ment cluster. After a menu item has been selected, for exam‐ ple "Settings", a new screen is displayed. Adapting the menu ▷ Tilt the Controller to the left. The current screen is closed and the previ‐...
Page 50: Selecting Functions
iDrive CONTROLS Using alphabetical lists Entering special characters For alphabetical lists with more than 30 entries, Entry Operation the letters for which entries exist can be dis‐ played in a letter field. To delete a char‐ Swipe to the left on the acter.
Page 51: Operating The Map
iDrive CONTROLS ▷ To hide the display bar, pull up the display bar at the top edge of the screen. Switching between screens After a menu item has been selected, a new screen is displayed. An arrow indicates that further screens can be called up.
Page 52: Operation Via Voice Control
Operating requirements General ▷ A language must be set using iDrive that is Saying the wake word ›Hello BMW‹ or the cus‐ supported by the voice control system. tomised wake word starts the system. To select the language, see page 65.
Page 53: Possible Commands
A personalised wake word can be set in addition volume and speed. to the preset wake word "Hello BMW". The voice recognition status is displayed in the "CAR" upper area of the Control Display.
Page 54 iDrive CONTROLS ▷ ›Music off‹ "Length of answers" ▷ ›Next track‹ Select the desired setting. Speaking during voice output Air conditioning Most air conditioning functions can be operated It is possible to answer while the voice control by voice commands. system is querying your previous spoken instruc‐...
Page 55 Connected Voice Services acquired via the "APPS" ConnectedDrive Store. "Installed apps" ▷ The same ConnectedDrive account is used in the vehicle and in the BMW Connected "Personal assistant" app. "Voice control" ▷ Vehicle added in the BMW Connected app. "Activation word"...
Page 56 Data protection, see page 68. voice control system to include intelligent func‐ tions and improves interaction in the vehicle. Functional example Say the wake word ›Hello BMW‹ or the per‐ General sonalised wake word. BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant is available ›Is my tyre pressure still OK?‹...
Page 57 iDrive CONTROLS Operating requirements State Description ▷ The Experience Modes app is installed in the "Do not Incoming calls and some vehicle. disturb" messages are not displayed. ▷ The drive-ready state is switched on. "Passenger on Private information such as board"...
Page 58: Bmw Gesture Control
▷ The smartphone is connected to the vehicle tions to be operated simply by moving your via Bluetooth and WLAN. hands. ▷ The BMW Connected app is installed on the smartphone. Overview Managing rights "COM" "Mobile devices" Select the required setting for the corre‐...
Page 59 iDrive CONTROLS ▷ The gestures can also be performed by the front passenger. Possible gestures Gesture Operation Function Move your index finger forward in the direction of Accept phone call. the screen and back again. Select highlighted entry of a list during voice control.
Page 60: System Limits
iDrive CONTROLS Gesture Operation Function With your thumb stretched out to the right, move Skip function forwards. your fist back and forth. The next music track is played. Stretch out all five fingers, make a fist and then Individually assignable gesture. stretch out all five fingers again.
Page 61: Bmw Remote Software Upgrade
General version information can be shown on the Control Display during the download and following suc‐ BMW recommends carrying out the Remote cessful completion of the installation. The infor‐ Software Upgrade as soon as it becomes avail‐ mation is available at all times in the Connected‐...
Page 62: Safety Note
Download the upgrade to your smartphone in themselves or other road users, for example by the BMW Connected app when available. the following actions: Follow the instructions in the BMW Connec‐ ▷ Pressing the start/stop button. ted app. ▷ Releasing the parking brake.
Page 63: Functional Limitations
Malfunction installation is cancelled, for example. ▷ Close the windows. In the event of a malfunction, follow the instruc‐ tions on the Control Display or in the BMW Con‐ ▷ Close the Glass Roof. nected app. ▷ Close the boot lid.
Page 64: General Settings
General settings CONTROLS General settings Vehicle equipment Setting the time format "CAR" This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ "Settings" cific and optional equipment available for the "General settings" model series. It may therefore describe equip‐ "Date and time" ment and functions which are not installed in your vehicle, for example on account of the op‐...
Page 65: Driver Attention Camera
General settings CONTROLS Driver Attention Camera Setting the date format "CAR" Principle "Settings" "General settings" The instrument cluster contains a camera which monitors the driver's activity. The camera evalu‐ "Date and time" ates the head position and opening of the eyes in "Date format:"...
Page 66: Speed Warning
General settings CONTROLS Activating/deactivating "Reset journey data" Select the desired setting. information windows Speed warning Information windows are automatically shown on the Control Display for some functions. Some of these information windows can be activated or Principle deactivated. A speed limit can be set which triggers a warning "CAR"...
Page 67: Resetting The Vehicle Configuration
SMS or reminders. Tilt the Controller to the right. ▷ Messages from the Concierge Service or the "Settings" BMW Connected app, for example. Select the desired setting. ▷ Messages from the vehicle manufacturer. The number of notifications is also displayed in the status field.
Page 68: Personal Settings
▷ Online data, for example Favourites, cookies. The vehicle offers various services which require data to be transferred to BMW or a service pro‐ ▷ Office data, for example voice memos. vider. The transfer of data can be deactivated for ▷...
Page 69: Driver Profiles
▷ If the setup assistant has been called up from personal BMW ConnectedDrive account. This a previously defined driver profile: set up the makes it possible to use these settings in other Personal Assistant.
Page 70: Creating A Driver Profile
Scanning the displayed QR code transfers ▷ No driver profiles have been created yet. the login details from the BMW Connected app to the ConnectedDrive account. ▷ No driver profile is assigned to the vehicle key used to unlock the vehicle.
Page 71: Selecting A Driver Profile
ConnectedDrive to tap the profile picture in the upper status account. This makes it possible to use the per‐ bar. sonal settings in other BMW vehicles with Con‐ nectedDrive access as well, provided that this "Driver recognition" function is supported.
Page 72 ConnectedDrive countries: "CAR" The profile picture is taken from the Connected‐ "Driver profiles" Drive customer portal or the BMW Connected app. Tilt the Controller to the right. As an alternative to steps 1 to 3, it is possible Deleting a driver profile to tap the profile picture in the upper status "CAR"...
Page 73 Personal settings CONTROLS there may be stored settings for a system that is not available in other vehicles, or only in an in‐ compatible version. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A11308 - VI/20...
Page 74: Connections
Connections CONTROLS Connections Vehicle equipment your vehicle, for example on account of the op‐ tional equipment selected or the country specifi‐ cation. This also applies to safety-relevant func‐ This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ tions and systems. Please comply with the cific and optional equipment available for the relevant laws and regulations when using the model series.
Page 75: Managing Mobile Devices
General bile telephone – for example, contacts – is Information about mobile devices compatible transferred to the vehicle following detection with the vehicle is available at www.bmw.com/ and can be used via iDrive. bluetooth. ▷ Some devices may require particular settings, Malfunctions may occur when using unlisted de‐...
Page 76 Telephone. ces or mobile telephones. Bluetooth audio. ▷ "Apps" WLAN in the vehicle, Wi-Fi hotspot. If the BMW Connected app is installed, smartphone apps can be displayed in the Apps. vehicle. Screen Mirroring. ▷ "Wi-Fi"...
Page 77: Bluetooth Connection
Compatible device with Bluetooth interface. need to be activated in the vehicle before regis‐ Compatible devices, see page 75. tering the mobile telephone with the vehicle. ▷ The vehicle key or BMW display key is loca‐ "COM" ted in the vehicle. "Personalise menu" ▷...
Page 78: Wlan Connection
Connections CONTROLS ▷ Ambient temperature too high or too low to ▷ Insert the mobile telephone in the wireless operate the mobile telephone. charging dock. Do not subject the mobile telephone to ex‐ ▷ Adjust the volume of the microphone sepa‐ treme ambient conditions.
Page 79: Screen Mirroring
Connections CONTROLS Operating requirements A QR code is also displayed on the Control Dis‐ play. Alternatively, this QR code can be used to ▷ Compatible device with activated WLAN in‐ pair the mobile device with the hotspot. terface. This data volume is used by all devices connec‐ Compatible devices, see page 75.
Page 80: Apple Carplay Preparation
Connections CONTROLS The WLAN name of the vehicle is shown on The Bluetooth name of the vehicle is shown the Control Display. on the Control Display. On the smartphone, search for WLAN devi‐ On the mobile device, search for Bluetooth ces in the vicinity.
Page 81: Usb Connection
Connections CONTROLS Android Auto preparation "Confirm note and connect to Android Auto" If applicable, complete setup on the mobile device. Principle The smartphone is connected to the vehicle and Android Auto makes it possible to operate cer‐ displayed in the device list. tain functions of a compatible smartphone via voice control and via iDrive.
Page 82: Connecting A Device
Connections CONTROLS ▷ Audio devices, for example MP3 players. ▷ Devices such as fans or lamps. ▷ USB storage devices. Operating requirements Common file systems are supported. For‐ Compatible device with USB port. mats FAT32 and exFAT are recommended. For further information: A connected USB device is charged via the USB port if the device supports this.
Page 83: Opening And Closing
Unsupervised children or pets in the vehicle Depending on the vehicle's equipment, two vehi‐ can set the vehicle in motion and endanger cle keys or one vehicle key and the BMW display themselves or other road users, for example by key are supplied.
Page 84 Opening and closing CONTROLS Overview The following functions are also carried out: ▷ If a driver profile has been assigned to the ve‐ hicle key, this driver profile is activated and the settings saved in it are configured. ▷ The interior light is switched on unless it was switched off manually.
Page 85 Opening and closing CONTROLS Locking the vehicle Switching on the interior light and exterior lights Close the driver's door. With the vehicle locked, press the button Press the button on the vehicle key. on the vehicle key. The following functions are carried out: The function is not available for the first 10 sec‐...
Page 86: Replacing The Battery
Opening and closing CONTROLS with a lever motion of the integrated key, ar‐ row 2. NOTE The boot lid swings rearwards and upwards when opened. There is a risk of material dam‐ age. When opening and closing, make sure that the area of movement of the boot lid is kept clear.
Page 87 ▷ The Remote Services of the BMW Connec‐ ▷ The vehicle key is located in the immediate ted app can be used to lock and unlock a ve‐...
Page 88: Bmw Display Key
On some national-market versions, unlocking General from the inside is only possible with special The BMW display key is supplied with an addi‐ knowledge. tional mechanical key. When using the display There is a risk of injury or danger to life if per‐...
Page 89 Opening and closing CONTROLS Information area With automatic tailgate operation: to open/ close the boot lid In the information area, the information can be called up and the additional functions carried out. 2 To unlock If information area contains more than one page, 3 Home lights page indicators are displayed under information.
Page 90 Opening and closing CONTROLS Press the button on the left of the display key. switched off. The battery must be charged so the display can be switched on again. Func‐ Operating principle tional capability of standard buttons is re‐ tained until the battery is completely flat. Depending on the equipment, there are up to ▷...
Page 91 A Check Control message is shown. Make sure that the display is pointing up‐ Detection of the BMW display key by the vehicle wards. may be disrupted by the following circumstan‐ ces, amongst others: Close the cover of the dock.
Page 92 Principle Switching on drive-ready state by The Key Card can be used to lock, unlock and special ID of the BMW display key start the vehicle. General The Key Card is available with Comfort Access. Depending on the national-market version, the Key Card may not be available.
Page 93: Unlocking And Locking The Vehicle
To activate and deactivate the Key Card, there ble smartphones. must be a vehicle key in the vehicle. Malfunction If BMW Digital Key is activated for the vehicle, a digital key can be used instead of the vehicle Objects between the sensors and the Key Card, key.
Page 94 ▷ The vehicle is linked with the Connected‐ Drive account of the vehicle owner. ▷ The BMW Connected app must be installed WARNING on the smartphone in order to register the On some national-market versions, unlocking main digital key.
Page 95 Corresponding information is dis‐ respond to the duration of the booked service. played for your attention on the smartphone or The expiry date can be checked in the BMW control display. Connected app and in the vehicle. Deleting a shared key...
Page 96 The main digital key must be registered again in Selling the vehicle order to be able to use BMW Digital Key again. Before selling a vehicle, reset the digital key "CAR" function or remove the vehicle from the Connec‐...
Page 97 Opening and closing CONTROLS Integrated key Removing General With the integrated key, the driver's door can be unlocked and locked without the vehicle key. Depending on the national-market version, the integrated key also fits in the glove compartment. Use the integrated key to operate the key switch for front passenger airbags.
Page 98: Comfort Access
Unlocking and locking the vehicle using the door handle. ▷ Comfort closing. ▷ Contactless vehicle unlocking and locking. ▷ Unlocking and locking the vehicle using the Central locking buttons. BMW Digital Key. ▷ Open the tailgate. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A11308 - VI/20...
Page 99 Opening and closing CONTROLS ▷ Contactless opening and closing of the boot If the exterior mirrors were folded in using the lid. button in the interior, they are not folded out when the vehicle is unlocked. Operating requirements ▷ With anti-theft security system: The anti-theft security system is switched off.
Page 100: Opening The Boot Lid
Opening and closing CONTROLS Opening the boot lid ▷ With anti-theft security system: The anti-theft security system is switched on. This prevents the doors from being unlocked using the General locking buttons or the door handles. If the boot lid is opened using Comfort Access, ▷...
Page 101 Opening and closing CONTROLS Contactless opening and closing NOTE of the boot lid The boot lid swings rearwards and upwards Principle when opened. There is a risk of material dam‐ age. When opening and closing, make sure that The boot lid can be opened contactlessly, provi‐ the area of movement of the boot lid is kept ded you are carrying the vehicle key with you.
Page 102 Opening and closing CONTROLS The hazard warning lights flash before the boot ▷ The vehicle is locked, but not protected lid opens. against theft. With automatic tailgate: Moving your foot again ▷ The fuel tank filler flap remains unlocked. will stop the opening procedure, and moving it The behaviour of the vehicle in the case of con‐...
Page 103 Opening and closing CONTROLS Malfunction Safety notes It may be difficult for the vehicle to detect the ve‐ hicle key in some conditions, including the WARNING following: Parts of the body can become trapped when ▷ The battery of the vehicle key is discharged. the boot lid is operated.
Page 104 Opening and closing CONTROLS Depending on the country: opening ▷ Press and hold the button on the ve‐ hicle key for approximately 1 sec‐ from inside ond. Press the button in the driver's door stor‐ If applicable, the doors are also unlocked. age compartment.
Page 105: Soft Close Automatic
Opening and closing CONTROLS Soft Close Automatic be closed and the vehicle key must be out‐ side the vehicle in the vicinity of the boot lid. Safety note From inside Pull and hold the button in the driver's door WARNING storage compartment.
Page 106 Opening and closing CONTROLS ▷ A driver profile or the guest profile is active. "Activate now" ▷ A ConnectedDrive account is assigned to at Driver profile without PIN least one driver profile. A PIN must be assigned to the driver profile. Calling up the menu for parking "PIN"...
Page 107 Opening and closing CONTROLS Driver profile with PIN Unlocking and locking Regardless of which driver has activated parking Doors service mode, a driver can deactivate parking service mode by entering his/her PIN. "CAR" "Settings" Select a driver profile. "Key button assignment" Enter the PIN assigned to the driver profile.
Page 108: Alarm System
Opening and closing CONTROLS Comfort Access "Doors/Vehicle access" "Unlock at end of journey" Contactless locking and unlocking After drive-ready state has been switched off by pressing the start/stop button, the locked "CAR" vehicle is automatically unlocked. "Settings" "Doors/Vehicle access" Automatic locking "Comfort access"...
Page 109: Switching On/Off
Opening and closing CONTROLS Indicator lamp on the rear-view ▷ A change in vehicle inclination, for instance if an attempt is made to jack it up and steal the mirror wheels or to raise it prior to towing away. ▷ An interruption in the power supply from the battery.
Page 110: Power Window Switches
In washing bays or car washes. If a window is often opened to the same point, ▷ In two-level garages. this task can be carried out by the BMW Intelli‐ ▷ When transporting the vehicle via motorail, gent Personal Assistant. For example, if you of‐...
Page 111: Safety Switch
Opening and closing CONTROLS Operating requirements General If resistance or a blockage is detected while a The windows can be operated under the window is being closed, the closing operation is following conditions. interrupted. ▷ Standby state is switched on. The window is opened slightly.
Page 112: Roller Sunblinds, Rear Side Windows
Opening and closing CONTROLS Switching on/off System limits If the roller sunblind can no longer be moved af‐ Press the button. ter a number of operations in immediate succes‐ The LED is illuminated when the safety sion, the overheating protection mechanism is function is switched on.
Page 113: Safety Note
Opening and closing CONTROLS Safety note The sun guard does not move. ▷ The raised Glass Roof is closed. WARNING Parts of the body may become trapped when Opening/closing the glass roof the Glass Roof is operated. There is a risk of in‐ and sun guard separately jury.
Page 114: Comfort Position
Opening and closing CONTROLS Opening/closing the glass roof For settings, see page 107. and sun guard together Malfunctions ▷ Push the switch twice in rapid The open Glass Roof is not moved to the raised succession beyond the resist‐ position under the following circumstances: ance point outwards and to ▷...
Page 115 Opening and closing CONTROLS ▷ The outside temperature is above 5 ℃/41 ℉. During initialisation, the Glass Roof closes with no antitrap mechanism. Ensure that the closing area is clear. Close all doors. Initialising the system Slide the switch forwards beyond the resist‐ Press the switch up and hold until ance point and hold it in this position.
Page 116: Seats, Mirrors And Steering Wheel
Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Seats, mirrors and steering wheel Vehicle equipment WARNING If the backrest is angled back too far, the pro‐ This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ tective function of the seat belt will no longer cific and optional equipment available for the be guaranteed.
Page 117 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Forward/back Seat angle Pull the lever and slide the seat in the desired di‐ Tilt the switch up or down. rection. After releasing the lever, move the seat gently Electrically adjustable seats forward or back to make sure it engages prop‐ erly.
Page 118: Thigh Support
Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Forward/back Backrest angle Press the switch forwards or backwards. Tilt the switch forwards or backwards. Height Thigh support Multifunction seat Press the switch up or down. Press the switch forwards or backwards. Seat angle Sport seat Tilt the switch up or down.
Page 119: Seat Belts
Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Lumbar support Shoulder support Principle Principle The curvature of the backrest can be changed to The shoulder support supports the back in the provide support for the lumbar region, or lordo‐ shoulder region. When adjusted correctly, it en‐ sis.
Page 120: Safety Notes
Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS tional safety device. The airbags are not a substi‐ Care should be taken to avoid contamination of tute for the seat belts. the webbing by polishes, oils and chemicals and particularly battery acid. Cleaning may The belt anchorage is suitable for adults of any safely be carried out using a mild soap and wa‐...
Page 121: Unfastening The Seat Belt
Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Fastening the seat belt Seat belts can be damaged in an accident with‐ out the damage necessarily being apparent. When fastening the seat belt, guide it slowly There is a risk of injury or even death. Do not over the shoulder and pelvis.
Page 122: Safety Function
Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Seat belt reminder for rear seats Insert upper seat belt tongue in belt lock, ar‐ row 2. General Belt locks must engage audibly. The seat belt reminder is automatically activated Unfastening the seat belt every time the engine starts.
Page 123: Active Head Restraint
Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Safety notes Active head restraint In the event of a severe rear-end collision, the active head restraint automatically reduces the WARNING distance to the head. If the head restraints are removed or incorrectly Check the active head restraint if it has been adjusted, they cannot provide protection as in‐...
Page 124: Rear Head Restraints
Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Rear head restraints Adjusting the distance: manual head restraints Safety notes WARNING If the head restraints are removed or incorrectly adjusted, they cannot provide protection as in‐ tended and head and neck injuries may result. There is a risk of injury.
Page 125: Exterior Mirror
Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Folding down the middle head The outer head restraints can be removed. Only remove the head restraint if no-one is intending restraint to sit in the seat in question. The middle head restraint can be folded back to improve the view to the back.
Page 126 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Safety note To fold in and out WARNING NOTE Objects reflected in the mirror are closer than Because of its width, the vehicle could sustain they appear. The distance to road users behind damage in car washes. There is a risk of mate‐ the vehicle could be incorrectly estimated, for rial damage.
Page 127: Rear-View Mirror
Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Steering wheel Engage selector lever position R. The automatic parking function is deactivated when the trailer socket is in use. Safety note Deactivating WARNING Push the switch to the passenger-side mirror po‐ sition. Adjusting the steering wheel while driving may cause the steering wheel to move unexpect‐...
Page 128: Manual Steering Wheel Adjustment
Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Memory function Manual steering wheel adjustment Principle The memory function enables the following set‐ tings to be stored and retrieved when required: ▷ Seat position. ▷ Exterior mirror position. ▷ Steering wheel position. ▷ Height of the Head-Up Display.
Page 129: Massage Function
Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Overview ▷ Pelvic activation. ▷ Upper-body activation. ▷ Whole-body activation. ▷ Back massage. ▷ Shoulder massage. ▷ Lumbar massage. ▷ Upper-body training. ▷ Whole-body training. Overview The memory buttons are on the front doors. Saving Set the desired position.
Page 130: Seat Heating
Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Seat heating For further information: ECO PRO, see page 351. Overview Switching off Front Press and hold the button until the bar display on the climate display no longer illuminates. Seat heating distribution The heat distribution between the seat cushion and the backrest can be varied.
Page 131 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Switching on Operating requirements ▷ The seat belt of the driver's seat is fastened. Press the button once for each ventila‐ tion level. ▷ The drive-ready state is switched on. The highest level is selected if the three LEDs Activating/deactivating are illuminated.
Page 132: Carrying Children Safely
Carrying children safely CONTROLS Carrying children safely Vehicle equipment WARNING Hot vehicles can have fatal consequences, in This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ particular for children or pets. There is a risk of cific and optional equipment available for the injury or even death.
Page 133: Fitting Child Restraints
Carrying children safely CONTROLS Fitting child restraints Safety note WARNING General Children under 150 cm, 5 ft tall cannot wear Please comply with the operating and safety in‐ the seat belt correctly without using additional structions provided by the child restraint system child restraint systems.
Page 134 Carrying children safely CONTROLS For Australia/New Zealand: Rearward-facing child restraint systems installation of child restraints Please note the following warning because your vehicle has been equipped with a front airbag for DANGER the front passenger's seat that cannot be deacti‐ When deployed, active front passenger airbags vated: can fatally injure a child in a rearward-facing...
Page 135 Carrying children safely CONTROLS Position change the backrest width from this point on and do not call up a memory position. Symbol Meaning ISOFIX child safety seat The corresponding symbol shows the fixtures for the lower fasteners ISOFIX anchors. General Please comply with the operating and safety in‐...
Page 136: Mounting Points
Carrying children safely CONTROLS Symbol Meaning NOTE If this symbol is seen in the vehi‐ The mounting points for the upper retaining cle, the vehicle has also been straps of child restraint systems are only inten‐ approved in accordance with i- ded for these retaining straps.
Page 137: Suitable Seats For Child Restraint Systems
Carrying children safely CONTROLS Routing the retaining strap 6 Seat backrest 7 Upper retaining strap Attaching the upper retaining strap to the mounting point Open the cover of the mounting point. Raise the head restraint. Guide the upper retaining strap between the mounts or along both sides of the head re‐...
Page 138 Carrying children safely CONTROLS Group Weight of Approxi‐ Front pas‐ Front pas‐ Rear seats, Rear seat, child mate age senger senger outer middle – b, seat, air‐ seat, air‐ bag ON bag OFF– 9 – 18 kg U, L U, L to 4 years 15 –...
Page 139 Carrying children safely CONTROLS Grou Weight of Approxi‐ Class/category Front Front Rear Rear child mate age pas‐ pas‐ seats, seat, sen‐ sen‐ outer – a) middle seat, seat, air‐ air‐ – b) Up to 13 kg Approximately E - ISO/R1 18 months D - ISO/R2 C - ISO/R3...
Page 140: Recommended Child Seats
Carrying children safely CONTROLS Recommended child seats WARNING If the rear backrest is not locked, the protective Please comply with the operating and safety in‐ effect of the child restraint system is limited or structions provided by the child restraint system non-existing.
Page 141 Carrying children safely CONTROLS Securing doors and Routing the retaining strap windows in the rear General In certain situations, for example when carrying children, it may be advisable to secure the rear doors and windows. Doors 1 Direction of travel 2 Head restraint 3 Hook for the upper retaining strap 4 Mounting point...
Page 142: Driving
Driving CONTROLS Driving Vehicle equipment Auto Start Stop function This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ Principle cific and optional equipment available for the The Auto Start Stop function helps you to save model series. It may therefore describe equip‐ fuel. The system stops the engine when station‐ ment and functions which are not installed in ary, for example in a traffic jam or at traffic lights.
Page 143 Driving CONTROLS Steptronic transmission: manual Total time for switched-off engine engine stop ECO PRO driving mode: depend‐ If the engine was not switched off automatically ing on the equipment, the total when the vehicle came to a stop, it can be time during which the engine is switched off manually: shut down by the Auto Start/Stop...
Page 144: Engine Start
Driving CONTROLS Engine start ▷ Vehicle battery is heavily discharged. ▷ Start of an oil level measurement. Operating requirements Without mild hybrid technology: Steptronic transmission Auto Start/Stop additional For driving off, the engine automatically starts function under the following conditions: Depending on the equipment version and na‐...
Page 145: Automatic Deactivation
Driving CONTROLS Using the button Apply the parking brake. Automatic deactivation General In certain situations the Auto Start Stop function is deactivated automatically for safety reasons, for example if the absence of the driver is detec‐ ted. Malfunction Press the button. The Auto Start Stop function no longer shuts down the engine automatically.
Page 146: Displays In The Instrument Cluster
Driving CONTROLS Drive modes in detail The COMFORT or ECO PRO drive mode is au‐ tomatically selected when drive-ready state is switched on. COMFORT Overview Principle Balanced configuration between dynamic and ef‐ ficient driving. Switching on Press the button until COMFORT is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Page 147: Parking Brake
Driving CONTROLS SPORT PLUS ADAPTIVE Principle Principle Dynamic configuration for maximum agility with Balanced drive mode with a configuration that an adapted drive. automatically adapts to the driving situation and driving style. Switching on Using the navigation system, upcoming route stages are also taken into account.
Page 148 Driving CONTROLS ▷ Apply the parking brake. The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster is illuminated red. The parking ▷ Turn the front wheels towards the kerb on brake is engaged. upward or downward gradients. ▷ Additionally secure the vehicle on upward While the vehicle is in motion or downward gradients, for example with a chock.
Page 149 Driving CONTROLS Steptronic transmission: WARNING Automatic Hold Unsupervised children or pets in the vehicle Principle can set the vehicle in motion and endanger themselves or other road users, for example by This system provides assistance by automatically the following actions: applying and releasing the brake, for example in ▷...
Page 150: After A Power Failure
Driving CONTROLS Automatic Hold is switched off. Press the button. If the vehicle is being held stationary by Auto‐ The LED is illuminated. matic Hold, also depress the brake pedal when switching off. The indicator lamp illuminates green. Automatic Hold is ready to operate. Malfunction When the vehicle is restarted, the last se‐...
Page 151: Wiper System
Driving CONTROLS Indicating ▷ High-beam headlights on, arrow 1. The high-beam headlights are illuminated Press the lever beyond the resistance point. when the low-beam headlights are switched Triple turn signal ▷ High-beam headlights off/headlight flasher, arrow 2. Briefly press the lever up or down. The duration of the triple turn signal can be set.
Page 152 Driving CONTROLS Press the lever down. NOTE ▷ To switch off: press the lever downwards to the home position. If the wipers are frozen to the windscreen, switching them on may cause the wiper blades ▷ To flick-wipe: press the lever downwards to tear off and the wiper motor to overheat.
Page 153: Windscreen Washer
Driving CONTROLS Deactivating Cleaning the windscreen Press the lever back to the home position. Setting the sensitivity of the rain sensor Pull the lever. Fluid from the washer fluid reservoir is sprayed onto the windscreen and the wipers are operated briefly.
Page 154: Steptronic Transmission
Driving CONTROLS The wipers move back to the rest position and are operational once again. NOTE If the wipers are frozen to the windscreen, switching them on may cause the wiper blades Steptronic transmission to tear off and the wiper motor to overheat. There is a risk of material damage.
Page 155 Driving CONTROLS Only engage selector lever position P when the ▷ Inadvertent shifting to selector lever posi‐ vehicle is stationary. tion R. ▷ Inadvertent change from selector lever posi‐ P is engaged automatically tion P to another selector lever position. Selector lever position P is automatically en‐...
Page 156 Driving CONTROLS Rolling or pushing the vehicle Sport programme M/S General Principle In some situations, the vehicle may need to be In the sport programme, the gear shift points and rolled a short distance without power, for exam‐ gear shift times are configured for more sporty ple in a car wash, or may need to be pushed.
Page 157 Driving CONTROLS Activating manual operation Shift paddles Press the selector lever from selector lever Principle position D to the left, arrow 1. Shift paddles on steering wheel enable fast gear‐ shifting without taking hands off steering wheel. General Gearshift Gear shifting is only carried out at the appropriate engine RPM and vehicle speed.
Page 158 Driving CONTROLS Shifting gears Without mild hybrid technology: engaging selector lever position N Unlocking is possible if the starter is able turn the engine. Apply the brakes and keep them applied. Press the start/stop button. The starter must be heard to start turning. Press and hold the start/stop button.
Page 159 Driving CONTROLS Starting with Launch Control A Check Control message is shown. Switch on drive-ready state. Press the button. TRACTION is displayed in the instrument cluster and the DSC OFF indicator lamp is il‐ luminated. Engage selector lever position S. Press the brake firmly with the left foot.
Page 160: Displays
Displays CONTROLS Displays Vehicle equipment Navigation display 4 Depending on the vehicle equipment: Driver This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ Attention Camera cific and optional equipment available for the 5 Revolution counter 171 model series. It may therefore describe equip‐ Selection lists 179 ment and functions which are not installed in Widgets in the instrument...
Page 161 Displays CONTROLS "Displays" Navigation display "Driving mode view" Shift Lights 172 Range 174 Settings 4 Revolution counter 171 Individual displays in the instrument cluster can Performance display 171 be configured individually. 5 Engine temperature 173 "CAR" 6 Outside temperature 173 "Settings" Gear indicator "Displays" Status of Driving Experience Control 145 "Instrument cluster"...
Page 162 Displays CONTROLS Full Black Panel Display: Settings Widgets Permanent display "CAR" Principle "Settings" Displays for particular functions can be shown in "Displays" the instrument cluster. "Instrument cluster" The following displays can be selected: "Central display area" ▷ Current entertainment source, for example "Assisted Driving View"...
Page 163 Displays CONTROLS G meter ECO PRO bonus range In ECO PRO driving mode, the ECO PRO bonus The G meter shows the forces which act on the range shows how the range is increased by passengers in the longitudinal and transverse di‐ adopting a fuel-efficient driving style.
Page 164 Displays CONTROLS Configuring widgets Display Some widgets can be configured individually. "CAR" "Settings" "Displays" "Instrument cluster" "Configure widgets" Select the desired setting. The setting is saved for the current driver profile. ▷ Energy recuperation, arrow 1. ▷ Average consumption, arrow 2. Information in detail ▷...
Page 165: Check Control
Displays CONTROLS Compass Hiding Check Control messages General The compass shows the direction in which the vehicle is currently driving. Display Press the button on the turn indicator lever. Continuous display Some Check Control messages are displayed permanently and remain until the fault has been repaired.
Page 166: Indicator And Warning Lamps
Displays CONTROLS Text messages When drive-ready state is switched on, the func‐ tionality of some lights is checked and they illu‐ Text messages and symbols in the instrument minate briefly. cluster explain what a Check Control message means and what the indicator and warning lamps Red lights signify.
Page 167 Displays CONTROLS Front-end collision warning with For further information: light braking function Person warning with light braking function, see page 209. Indicator lamp is illuminated: advance warning. Brake and increase the dis‐ Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go tance. function Indicator lamp flashes and an acoustic signal sounds: acute warning.
Page 168 Displays CONTROLS Dynamic Stability Control DSC Indicator lamp flashes and then illuminates con‐ tinuously: no flat tyres or loss of tyre inflation If the indicator lamp is flashing: DSC is pressure can be detected. regulating the acceleration and braking ▷ Fault due to systems or devices with the forces.
Page 169 Displays CONTROLS High-beam assistance For further information: Rear fog light, see page 190. High-beam assistance is switched on. The high-beam headlights are switched Green lights on and off automatically according to traffic conditions. Seat belt reminder for rear seats For further information: Seat belt on the corresponding rear seat High-beam assistance, see page 188.
Page 170 Displays CONTROLS Speed Limit Assist Assisted Driving Plus, see page 262. Depending on the equipment, indicator Blue lights light illuminates together with the symbol for a cruise control system: Speed Limit High-beam headlights Assist is active and detected speed limits can be adopted manually for the displayed system.
Page 171: Revolution Counter
Displays CONTROLS Revolution counter White lights Assisted Driving Plus General Indicator light illuminates: the system is It is vital to avoid engine speeds in the red warn‐ ready. ing zone. In this zone, the fuel supply is interrup‐ ted to protect the engine. For further information: Assisted Driving Plus, see page 262.
Page 172: Shift Lights
Displays CONTROLS Full Black Panel Display: "Engine display" Switching on/off "Power meter" If the setting for the driving mode view is activa‐ Steptronic sport transmission: ted, the activated performance display is only Select SPORT or SPORT PLUS driving shown in the COMFORT driving mode. mode.
Page 173: Standby State And Driveready State
Displays CONTROLS When the maximum permissible engine speed is dle or the bottom half of the reached, the entire display flashes red and the temperature display. fuel supply is limited to protect the engine. ▷ Hot engine: the pointer is located at a high temperature value.
Page 174: Service Requirements
Some information on service requirements can gine function cannot be ensured at all times. also be shown on the BMW display key. If the range drops below approximately 50 km, Display 30 miles the Check Control message is dis‐...
Page 175 Displays CONTROLS Symbols Displays "CAR" Sym‐ Description "Vehicle status" bols "Service requirements" No servicing is currently needed. Essential maintenance routines and any stat‐ utory inspections required are displayed. "Service history" Maintenance or a statutory inspection is due soon. Select an entry to display more detailed infor‐ mation.
Page 176: Speed Limit Info
Displays CONTROLS with speed limits are detected and displayed. Example Description Speed limits when driving into and leaving built- Most efficient gear is engaged. up areas and motorway signs, for example, are not displayed. Speed limits with textual supple‐ mentary signs are always shown. Shift to a more efficient gear.
Page 177: Safety Note
Displays CONTROLS Safety note Display General WARNING Depending on the national equipment, additional The system does not relieve you of your per‐ signs and overtaking restrictions are displayed sonal responsibility to assess the visibility con‐ together with Speed Limit Info. ditions and traffic situation correctly.
Page 178 Displays CONTROLS Additional signs "Speed Assistant" Select the desired setting: Symbols Description ▷ "Warning when speeding": activate or de‐ activate the flashing of the Speed Limit Speed limit with time limit. Info display in the instrument cluster and, Speed limit only applies in wet if applicable, the Head-Up Display when conditions.
Page 179: Selection Lists
Displays CONTROLS Displaying and using the list ▷ If traffic signs do not correspond to the stand‐ ard. Button Function ▷ If road signs are detected that apply to a par‐ allel road. To change the entertainment ▷ If the signs or road layouts are specific to one source.
Page 180: Display In The Instrument Cluster
Displays CONTROLS Configuring the journey data ▷ Average speed. display ▷ Total time engine is switched off by Auto Start Stop function. The intervals for displaying the journey data in ▷ The route covered in the coasting drive state. the instrument cluster and on the Control Display can be configured.
Page 181: Sport Displays
Displays CONTROLS Via the button on the turn indicator lever: ▷ Torque. ▷ Power. Press the button on the turn indicator lever repeatedly until the widget for the journey Displays data is selected. "CAR" "Driving information" "Sport displays" Full Black Panel Display: Display in the instrument cluster The sport displays can be shown as widgets in the instrument cluster.
Page 182: Head-Up Display
Displays CONTROLS "Head-up display" Symbols Description "Head-up display" "AdBlue": BMW Diesel with BluePerformance, see Display page 390. "Check Control": to display Overview saved Check Control messages, The following information is displayed in the see page 165. Head-Up Display: "Service requirements": to dis‐...
Page 183 Displays CONTROLS The brightness of the Head-Up Display can also strument cluster or in the Head-Up Dis‐ be adjusted with the instrument lighting if the play. low-beam headlights are switched on. ▷ "Sport displays": show revolution counter and shift lights in the Head-Up Display. Adjusting the height ▷...
Page 184 Displays CONTROLS turer or another qualified Service Partner or a specialist workshop. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A11308 - VI/20...
Page 185: Lights
Lights CONTROLS Lights Vehicle equipment Symbol Function Automatic driving lights control. This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ Adaptive light functions. cific and optional equipment available for the model series. It may therefore describe equip‐ Low-beam headlights. ment and functions which are not installed in your vehicle, for example on account of the op‐...
Page 186: Welcome Lights
Lights CONTROLS System limits Parking lights The automatic driving lights control is no substi‐ When parking the vehicle, it is possible to switch tute for using your own judgement to assess the on a parking light on one side. light conditions. Button Function The sensors are unable to recognise fog or hazy...
Page 187: Adaptive Light Functions
Lights CONTROLS Setting the duration Activating "CAR" Switch position: "Settings" Activate ECO PRO driving mode. "Exterior lighting" For further information: "Home lights" ECO PRO, see page 147. Select the desired setting. Adaptive light functions "OK" Daytime running lights Principle Adaptive light functions makes it possible to illu‐ minate the road responsively.
Page 188 Lights CONTROLS Anticipatory headlights for ing light is added to illuminate the inside area of the bend. bends The cornering light is activated automatically de‐ The beams are adapted to the direction of the pending on the steering angle or, where appro‐ road ahead even before entering or leaving a priate, use of the turn indicators.
Page 189 Lights CONTROLS Deactivating The high-beam headlights can be switched on and off manually at any time. If the no-dazzle high-beam assistance is instal‐ led, the high-beam headlights are not switched off for oncoming vehicles or vehicles driving ahead of you. The system only masks those areas of the beam which would otherwise dazzle oncoming traffic or traffic driving ahead.
Page 190: Laser High-Beam Headlights
Lights CONTROLS Laser high-beam Guiding fog lights headlights Principle The light distribution of the low-beam headlights Principle may be adapted to the foggy conditions accord‐ ing to the speed. The beam throw of the high-beam headlights is increased for even better illumination of the road Operating requirements surface.
Page 191: Interior Light
Lights CONTROLS Adjusting Switching the reading lights on/off The brightness can be adjusted using the knurled wheel. Press the button. Depending on the equipment version, there are reading lights located at the front and in the rear beside the interior light. Interior light Ambient lighting General...
Page 192: Switching On/Off
Lights CONTROLS "Interior lighting" "Bowers & Wilkins" "Brightness" "Brightness" Select the desired setting. Select the desired setting. Dimmed during the journey The lighting in the interior is dimmed for certain lights during journeys in the dark. "CAR" "Settings" "Interior lighting" "Dimmed for night driving"...
Page 193: Safety
Safety CONTROLS Safety Vehicle equipment your vehicle, for example on account of the op‐ tional equipment selected or the country specifi‐ cation. This also applies to safety-relevant func‐ This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ tions and systems. Please comply with the cific and optional equipment available for the relevant laws and regulations when using the model series.
Page 194: Knee Airbag
Safety CONTROLS Knee airbag ▷ Do not glue the airbag covers and do not cover or modify them in any way. Depending on the equipment version: ▷ Do not use the front airbag cover on the front The knee airbag protects the legs in the event of passenger's side as a tray.
Page 195 Safety CONTROLS Overview ner of the manufacturer or another qualified Service Partner or a specialist workshop. Display in the instrument cluster When drive-ready state is switched on, the warning lamp in the instrument clus‐ ter illuminates briefly to indicate that the entire airbag system and the belt tensioners are operational.
Page 196: Active Pedestrian Protection
Safety CONTROLS Active pedestrian Activating the front passenger airbags protection Principle The active pedestrian protection system raises the front flap if the front of the vehicle collides with a pedestrian. Sensors underneath the bumper are used for detection. General When triggered, the pedestrian protection sys‐ Insert the key and press inwards where nec‐...
Page 197: Intelligent Safety
Safety CONTROLS Malfunction system tested, repaired or removed and dis‐ posed of by a Service Partner of the manufac‐ A Check Control message is shown. turer or another qualified Service Partner or a The system has been triggered or is specialist workshop.
Page 198 Safety CONTROLS traffic conditions. Observe the traffic situation Button Status and intervene actively if the situation warrants it. Button illuminates green: all Intelligent Safety Systems are switched on. WARNING Button illuminates orange: some Intel‐ ligent Safety Systems are switched Displays and warnings do not relieve you of off or are currently not available.
Page 199: Safety Notes
Safety CONTROLS Front-end collision warning WARNING with light braking function Displays and warnings do not relieve you of your personal responsibility. System limitations Principle can mean that warnings or system responses are not issued or are issued too late, incorrectly The system can help avoid accidents.
Page 200 Safety CONTROLS Camera configured individually. The individual settings are activated and saved for the current driver profile. As soon as a setting is changed in the menu, all settings in the menu are activated. Press the button repeatedly. The setting switches between the following: "ALL ON": all Intelligent Safety Systems are switched on.
Page 201 Safety CONTROLS The selected time is saved for the current driver An acute warning can be triggered even without profile. a previous advance warning. Warning with braking function Brake intervention The warning prompts the driver to take action. Display When the brake is operated during a warning, the maximum necessary braking force is applied.
Page 202: Avoidance Assistant
Safety CONTROLS Detection range ▷ If the camera has overheated due to exces‐ sively high temperatures and has been tem‐ porarily deactivated. ▷ Up to 10 seconds after starting the engine using the start/stop button. ▷ During the camera calibration process imme‐ diately after vehicle delivery.
Page 203 Safety CONTROLS vehicle safely and precisely in the direction specified by the driver. Safety notes WARNING The system does not relieve you of your per‐ sonal responsibility to assess the visibility con‐ ditions and traffic situation correctly. There is a Front bumper at side.
Page 204 Safety CONTROLS ▷ Collision warning with braking function is for the driver's evasive manoeuvres if there is a switched on. risk of collision. Front-end collision warning with light braking An acute warning can be triggered even without function, see page 199. a previous advance warning.
Page 205: Junction Warning With City Braking Function
Safety CONTROLS Functional limitations The system warns of the possible risk of collision in the urban speed range and brakes automati‐ The system may have limited functionality in the cally, as necessary. following situations, for example: ▷ In thick fog, wet conditions or snow. General ▷...
Page 206 Safety CONTROLS Camera WARNING Displays and warnings do not relieve you of your personal responsibility. System limitations can mean that warnings or system responses are not issued or are issued too late, incorrectly or without justification. There is a risk of acci‐ dent.
Page 207 Safety CONTROLS Switching on/off Button Status Button illuminates green: all Intelligent Automatic activation Safety Systems are switched on. The system is automatically activated at the start Button illuminates orange: some Intel‐ of each journey. ligent Safety Systems are switched off or are currently not available. Switching on manually Button does not illuminate: all Intelli‐...
Page 208 Safety CONTROLS System limits Display for advance warning The relevant symbol illuminates red: advance Safety note warning in the case of vehicles crossing your own direction of travel. The driver must intervene personally, for exam‐ WARNING ple by braking. The system may not respond at all, or may re‐ spond too late, incorrectly or without justifica‐...
Page 209 Safety CONTROLS ▷ In thick fog, wet conditions or snow. avoided, the system helps to reduce the collision speed. ▷ On sharp bends. The system warns of the possible risk of collision ▷ When Driving Stability Control Systems are in the urban speed range and brakes automati‐ limited or deactivated, for example DSC OFF.
Page 210 Safety CONTROLS Safety notes Intelligent Safety WARNING Camera The system does not relieve you of your per‐ sonal responsibility to assess the visibility con‐ ditions and traffic situation correctly. There is a risk of accident. Adapt your driving style to the traffic conditions.
Page 211 Safety CONTROLS "Configure INDIVIDUAL": depending on the Alternatively, depending on the equip‐ equipment, the Intelligent Safety Systems can be ment, a red warning triangle illuminates in configured individually. The individual settings the instrument cluster. are activated and saved for the current driver Take action yourself immediately by braking or profile.
Page 212: Lane Departure Warning
Safety CONTROLS Lane Departure Warning As a result, the system may fail to give warnings or may give warnings late. For example it is possible that the following may Principle not be detected: The Lane Departure Warning issues a warning if ▷...
Page 213 Safety CONTROLS Keep the windscreen clean and clear in this area. WARNING Displays and warnings do not relieve you of Switching on/off your personal responsibility. System limitations can mean that warnings or system responses Automatic activation are not issued or are issued too late, incorrectly Lane Departure Warning is activated automati‐...
Page 214: Warning Function
Safety CONTROLS Switching steering intervention Button Status on/off Button illuminates green: all Intelligent Steering intervention can be separately switched Safety Systems are switched on. on and off for Lane Change Warning or Lane De‐ Button illuminates orange: some Intel‐ parture Warning. ligent Safety Systems are switched "CAR"...
Page 215 Safety CONTROLS Warning signal Functional limitations Depending on the equipment, if the system exe‐ The system may have limited functionality in the cutes an active steering intervention multiple following situations, for example: times within 3 minutes without the driver touch‐ ▷...
Page 216 Safety CONTROLS General traffic conditions. Observe the traffic situation and intervene actively if the situation warrants it. WARNING Displays and warnings do not relieve you of your personal responsibility. System limitations can mean that warnings or system responses are not issued or are issued too late, incorrectly or without justification.
Page 217 Safety CONTROLS Keep the bumpers clean and unobstructed in the Button Status area of the radar sensors. Button illuminates green: all Intelligent Safety Systems are switched on. Switching on/off Button illuminates orange: some Intel‐ ligent Safety Systems are switched Automatic activation off or are currently not available.
Page 218 Safety CONTROLS Vehicles with side collision warning: Vehicles with side collision warning steering intervention on/off If there is no response to the steering wheel vi‐ brating and a lane marking is crossed at speeds Steering intervention can be separately switched of up to 210 km/h, 130 mph, the system re‐...
Page 219: Side Collision Warning
Safety CONTROLS Warning displays ▷ If the bumper is dirty, iced up or covered, for example by stickers. Depending on the selected setting for warnings, ▷ After work performed incorrectly on the vehi‐ for example the warning time, it is possible that cle paintwork.
Page 220 Safety CONTROLS Safety notes Radar sensors The radar sensors are in the bumpers. WARNING The system does not relieve you of your per‐ sonal responsibility to assess the visibility con‐ ditions and traffic situation correctly. There is a risk of accident. Adapt your driving style to the traffic conditions.
Page 221 Safety CONTROLS Switching on/off Button Status Button illuminates green: all Intelligent Automatic activation Safety Systems are switched on. The side collision warning is activated automati‐ Button illuminates orange: some Intel‐ cally at the start of a journey if the function was ligent Safety Systems are switched switched on the last time the engine was stop‐...
Page 222: Rear Collision Prevention
Safety CONTROLS An active steering intervention may be executed ▷ If there is sustained glare due to oncoming to avoid the collision and to keep the vehicle light, for example if the sun is low in the sky. safely within its lane. ▷...
Page 223 Safety CONTROLS Overview If a vehicle is approaching from behind at a rele‐ vant speed, the system responds as follows: Radar sensors ▷ The hazard warning lights are switched on to warn the traffic behind if there is a risk of a rear collision.
Page 224: Road Priority Warning
Safety CONTROLS Road priority warning dent. Adapt your driving style to the traffic con‐ ditions. Observe the traffic situation and inter‐ vene actively if the situation warrants it. Principle The system provides support in situations where Operating requirements signs or light signal systems indicate that the driver must give way.
Page 225 Safety CONTROLS Setting the warning time switched on the last time the engine was stop‐ ped. "CAR" "Settings" Switching on manually "Driver assistance" Press the button. "Safety and warnings" The menu for the Intelligent Safety Sys‐ "Give way warning" tems is shown. Select the desired setting: If all Intelligent Safety Systems were switched ▷...
Page 226 Safety CONTROLS Acute warning Signs Meaning If there is a serious risk that road priority is about Give way signs: to be ignored, a signal sounds and one of the These signs trigger an ad‐ following symbols appears in the instrument vance warning.
Page 227: Wrong-Way Driving Warning
Safety CONTROLS ▷ In road priority situations without “Give Way” ▷ In the case of navigation data that is invalid, signs, “Stop” signs or red light signal sys‐ outdated or not available. tems. ▷ The system may not be available or may only ▷...
Page 228 Safety CONTROLS Switching on/off WARNING Automatic activation Displays and warnings do not relieve you of your personal responsibility. System limitations The wrong-way driving warning is automatically can mean that warnings or system responses activated at the start of each journey. are not issued or are issued too late, incorrectly or without justification.
Page 229 Safety CONTROLS formation on the system limits and intervene ▷ In the case of navigation data that is invalid, actively if necessary. outdated or not available. ▷ It may not be possible to use the system in all countries. No Warning The system provides no warning if the road lay‐...
Page 230 Safety CONTROLS Parking brake ▷ When the driver's foot is still on the accelera‐ tor pedal when the function is triggered. ▷ When the parking brake switch is pressed. Operating requirements When the vehicle is at a standstill ▷ The function can be activated at speeds of. 10 km/h, approx.
Page 231: Dynamic Brake Lights
▷ Press the hazard warning lights button. Red steering wheel symbol, acoustic signal: Hands are not around the steering BMW Drive Recorder wheel. Interruption of lane tracking is imminent. Principle Red steering wheel symbol, acoustic The system saves short video recordings of the...
Page 232 P. ▷ Recording duration selected. "Apps" Activating/deactivating "Drive Recorder" The BMW Drive Recorder must be activated be‐ "Saved recordings" fore using the recording function for the first Select the desired recording. time. Select the desired setting: "Apps"...
Page 233: Active Protection
Safety CONTROLS General ▷ "Manually" ▷ "Automatically" Active Protection consists of different PreCrash functions which may vary depending on the ▷ "Manually" and "Automatically" equipment installed. Recording duration The system detects critical driving situations which could potentially lead to an accident. Such "Apps"...
Page 234: Attentiveness Assistant
Safety CONTROLS Cancelling automatic braking ▷ Automatic closing of the windows, leaving just a small gap. In certain situations, it may be necessary to can‐ ▷ Automatic closing of the glass roof, including cel automatic braking, for example if an avoid‐ the sun guard.
Page 235 Safety CONTROLS ▷ Depending on the vehicle equipment: atten‐ ▷ If the time is set incorrectly. tiveness of the driver through the Driver At‐ ▷ When the speed is predominantly below ap‐ tention Camera. prox. 70 km/h, 43 mph. The system is active from approx. 70 km/h, ▷...
Page 236: Driving Stability Control Systems
Driving Stability Control Systems CONTROLS Driving Stability Control Systems Vehicle equipment even more quickly when braking in critical situa‐ tions. This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ cific and optional equipment available for the Drive-off assistant model series. It may therefore describe equip‐ ment and functions which are not installed in Principle your vehicle, for example on account of the op‐...
Page 237 Driving Stability Control Systems CONTROLS Safety notes To assist driving stability, re-activate DSC as soon as possible. WARNING Deactivating DSC The system does not relieve you of your per‐ Hold the button down until DSC OFF is sonal responsibility to assess the traffic situa‐ displayed in the instrument cluster and tion correctly.
Page 238: M Sport Differential
Driving Stability Control Systems CONTROLS General Display Activating DTC provides maximum traction. Driv‐ Display in the instrument cluster ing stability assistance during acceleration and cornering is limited. When DTC is activated, TRACTION is displayed in the instrument cluster. Activating DTC briefly may be useful in the following situations: Indicator and warning lamps ▷...
Page 239: Integral Active Steering
Driving Stability Control Systems CONTROLS situation. This prevents the spinning of a single For further information: rear wheel in order to provide optimum traction Driving Experience Control, see page 145. in all driving situations. Operation with snow chains The driver is responsible for a driving style ap‐ propriate to the situation.
Page 240: Driver Assistance Systems
Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS Driver Assistance Systems Vehicle equipment Operation Switching on This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ cific and optional equipment available for the Press the button on the steering wheel. model series. It may therefore describe equip‐ ment and functions which are not installed in The current speed is adopted as the speed limit.
Page 241: Exceeding The Speed Limit
Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS Change speed limit Warning when the speed limit is exceeded Visual warning If the speed limit is exceeded: the indica‐ tor lamp in the instrument cluster flashes for as long as you exceed the set speed limit.
Page 242: Cruise Control
Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS Cruise Control WARNING The desired speed may be set incorrectly by Principle mistake or called up accidentally. There is a risk This system allows a desired speed to be set us‐ of accident. Adjust the desired speed to the ing the buttons on the steering wheel.
Page 243 Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS Dynamic Stability Control DSC is switched on, if When the system is switched on, the current necessary. speed is maintained and stored as the desired speed. Switching off The stored speed is displayed on the speedom‐ eter.
Page 244 Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS Displays in the Head-Up Display yond the resistance point accelerates the ve‐ hicle more rapidly. Some information from the system can also be shown in the Head-Up Display. Resuming Cruise Control The symbol is displayed when the set If Cruise Control is interrupted, it can be resumed desired speed has been reached.
Page 245 Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS The distance can be set in several stages and for safety reasons is dependent on the respective WARNING speed. There is a risk of accident if the difference in If the vehicle ahead brakes to a standstill and speed relative to other vehicles is excessively sets off again shortly afterwards, the system is high.
Page 246 Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS Camera Button Function Without steering and lane control as‐ sistant: To resume Cruise Control with last setting. Without steering and lane control as‐ sistant: To interrupt Cruise Control. Increase the distance. The camera is located near the rear-view mirror. Switch distance control on/off.
Page 247 Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS Setting the function With steering and lane control assistant. When the system is active, press the Without steering and lane control assis‐ button until the desired function is se‐ tant. lected in the toolbar. The Assisted Driving Mode function bar is shown at the bottom of the instru‐...
Page 248 Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS Setting the speed ▷ Each time the rocker switch is pressed to the resistance point, the desired speed is in‐ creased or decreased by 1 km/h, 1 mph. Maintaining and saving the speed ▷ Each time the rocker switch is pressed be‐ yond the resistance point, the desired speed changes to the next multiple of 10 km/h on the km/h display or the next multiple of 5 mph...
Page 249: Resuming Cruise Control
Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS Adapting distance automatically Switching between Cruise Control with/without distance Depending on the equipment and national-mar‐ control ket version: the system can be configured so that the distance is adapted automatically within the set distance setting according to the traffic situa‐ Safety note tion or environmental factors, for example poor visibility.
Page 250 Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS Display in the speedometer Detected vehicle ▷ Green indicator: system is ac‐ Symbol Description tive, the indicator shows the desired speed. Green symbol: ▷ Grey mark: system is interrup‐ Vehicle ahead detected. ted; the mark shows the stored speed.
Page 251 Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS Symbol Description Symbol Description Symbol flashes grey: Vehicle symbol and distance bar flash red and an acoustic signal The requirements for system sounds: operation are no longer being met. Brake and perform an evasive manoeuvre if necessary. The system has been deactiva‐...
Page 252 Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS The setting applies to speeds over ▷ For pedestrians or similarly slow road users. 80 km/h/50 mph. ▷ Depending on the equipment, at red traffic If the set speed is significantly higher than the lights. speed in the adjacent lane, it may be possible to ▷...
Page 253 Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS driving in front will not be detected or will be de‐ Pay attention when driving and respond to the tected very late. prevailing traffic conditions. If necessary, inter‐ vene actively, for example by braking, steering or taking evasive action.
Page 254: Speed Limit Assist
Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS Speed Limit Assist Overview Buttons on the steering wheel Principle When the systems in the vehicle, for example Button Function Speed Limit Info, detect a change in the speed Adopt the suggested speed manually. limit, it is possible to adopt this new speed limit value for the following systems: Traffic light detection: accept the de‐...
Page 255 Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS Displays in the instrument Traffic light detection: detected traffic lights can be accepted manually. cluster When the SET symbol is illuminated, A message is displayed in the instrument cluster press the button. if the system and Cruise Control are switched on. Symbol Function Speed adjustment...
Page 256 Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS Overview For example, the speed is reduced in the following situations if necessary: Camera ▷ Before turning off. ▷ Before a roundabout. ▷ Before a bend. Adjusting "CAR" "Settings" "Driver assistance" If necessary, "Driving" The camera is located near the rear-view mirror. "Speed Assistant"...
Page 257: Steering And Lane Control Assistant
Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS ▷ "Display traffic light phases": when the ve‐ Speed limits that are ahead may only be adopted hicle is stopped at traffic lights, the detec‐ for Active Cruise Control ACC. ted phase of the lights can be displayed in The system may not respond properly to the the instrument cluster.
Page 258: Operating Requirements
Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS Safety note WARNING The system does not relieve you of your per‐ sonal responsibility to assess the traffic situa‐ tion correctly. Due to system limitations, it can‐ not respond independently and appropriately in all traffic conditions. There is a risk of accident. Adapt your driving style to the traffic conditions.
Page 259 Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS ▷ Below 70 km/h, 43 mph: lane markings on Symbol Function both sides or a vehicle driving in front is/are Cruise control with distance control. detected. ▷ Hands on the steering wheel. ▷ Sufficient corner radius. Depending on equipment, cruise ▷...
Page 260 Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS Interrupting automatically Symbol Description The system is interrupted automatically in the Yellow steering wheel symbol following situations: and an acoustic signal, if applica‐ ▷ At a speed above 210 km/h/130 mph. ble: ▷ When the steering wheel is released. System interruption is imminent.
Page 261 Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS Displays on the steering wheel Symbol Description Yellow steering wheel symbol and an acoustic signal, if applica‐ ble: System interruption is imminent. Depending on the equipment, steering wheel symbol flashes red, signal sounds: System is switching off. The two LEDs above the button fields are illumi‐...
Page 262 Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS formation on the system limits and intervene The Driver Attention Camera detects that the actively if necessary. driver is looking at the traffic. The Driver Attention Camera may have limited functionality in the following situations, for exam‐ Hands on the steering wheel ple: In the following situations, contact between the...
Page 263 Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS Operating requirements Displays in the instrument cluster ▷ Operating requirements of the steering and lane control assistant are met. Symbol Description Operating requirements, see page 258. Green indicator lamp: the sys‐ ▷ The steering and lane control assistant is ac‐ tem is active.
Page 264 Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS System limits ▷ Driving on a road without pedestrians or cy‐ clists and with physical barriers to oncoming The system limits for the steering and lane con‐ vehicles, for example crash barriers. trol assistant apply. ▷ Lane marking detected.
Page 265 Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS Displays in the instrument Symbol Description cluster Green steering wheel symbol. Grey line for lane marking on the Symbol Description appropriate side. Green steering wheel symbol. Green arrow symbol for lane- Green arrow symbol for lane- changing.
Page 266 Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS Depending on the ▷ Traffic queue detected. ▷ Driving on a motorway or a similar road. equipment version: ▷ Lane boundary detected. automatic formation of ▷ The function must be available in the country emergency lane in which the vehicle is being driven.
Page 267 Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS General The system prepares for this lane change. To do this, the system identifies a suitable gap in The system uses the sensors of the steering and the flow of traffic in the adjacent lane. lane control assistant. When a gap has been found, the speed is adapted so the vehicle stays level with the Safety note...
Page 268: Safety Notes
Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS Park Distance Control PDC WARNING If the vehicle is travelling at high speed when Principle Park Distance Control PDC is activated, the PDC provides assistance when parking the vehi‐ warning may be delayed due to the physical cle.
Page 269 Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS Warning ▷ If selector lever position R is engaged while the engine is running. Acoustic signals ▷ Depending on the equipment version: when approaching detected obstacles, if the speed is below approximately 4 km/h, 2.5 mph. The General distance from the obstacle at which the sys‐...
Page 270 Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS Visual warning formation on the system limits and intervene actively if necessary. Towing a trailer The rear PDC functions are switched off when the trailer socket is in use or when towing a trailer. A white symbol is shown. Depending on the equipment, the detec‐...
Page 271 Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS ▷ Obstacles and people at the edge of the lane. Park Distance Control PDC has failed. Have the system checked by a Service Partner of the ▷ Soft obstacles or obstacles covered in foam. manufacturer or another qualified Service Partner ▷...
Page 272 Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS With Parking Assistant: tion and the area around the vehicle and inter‐ vene actively where appropriate. lateral parking aid The Safety Information for the Park Distance Control PDC and Park Assist also applies. Principle For further information: The system warns about obstacles at the side of ▷...
Page 273: Without Surround View: Rear-View Camera
Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS ▷ Coloured markings: warning that obstacles tion and the area around the vehicle and inter‐ have been detected. vene actively where appropriate. ▷ Grey markings, hatched surface: no obstacles have been detected. Overview ▷ No markings, black surface: the area adjacent to the vehicle has not yet been detected.
Page 274 Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS Automatic deactivation when Driving path lines and turning circle lines are shown. moving forwards ▷ "Obstacle mark.". The system switches off once a certain distance or speed is exceeded. Depending on the equipment, the obsta‐ cles detected by Park Distance Control Switch the system back on if necessary.
Page 275 Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS Turning circle lines The colour grading of the obstacle markings is the same as the Park Distance Control PDC markings. Zoom to trailer tow hitch To assist with connecting up a trailer, it is possi‐ ble to zoom in on the area around the trailer tow hitch.
Page 276 Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS Detection of objects Assistance functions, for example auxiliary lines, are also shown on the display. Very low obstacles and higher, protruding ob‐ A number of assistance functions can be active jects such as ledges cannot be detected by the simultaneously.
Page 277 Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS Cameras The camera perspective appropriate for the cur‐ rent driving situation is shown. For further information: Switch on/off, see page 268. Switching on/off manually Press the Park Assistant button. ▷ On: the LED is illuminated. ▷ Off: the LED is extinguished.
Page 278 Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS Toolbar, left Toolbar, right It is possible to select various views directly using Assistance functions can be activated and set‐ iDrive and the function bar on the left. To do this, tings made using iDrive and the function bar on tilt the Controller to the left if necessary.
Page 279 Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS Obstacle marker The driving path lines are dependent on the steering angle and continuously adapt to steer‐ ing wheel movements. Turning circle lines Obstacles behind the vehicle are detected by the Park Distance Control PDC sensors. Obstacle markings can be shown in the camera image.
Page 280 Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS Lateral parking aid limits The system only shows stationary obstacles that were previously detected by the sensors when driving past. The system does not detect whether an obstacle subsequently moves. Consequently, the mark‐ ings will no longer be shown on the display after the vehicle has been stationary for a while.
Page 281 Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS The perspective means that protruding objects For further information: located higher up may be closer than they ap‐ Crossing traffic warning, see page 295. pear on the Control Display. With navigation system: activation Panorama View points Principle Principle Locations where you wish Panorama View to...
Page 282 ▷ In poor light conditions. Principle ▷ If the cameras are dirty. With the corresponding equipment, the BMW ▷ With a door open. Connected app and the images from the Sur‐ round View cameras enable the vehicle sur‐ ▷...
Page 283 Functional limitations Data protection, see page 68. The system may have limited functionality or ▷ The BMW Connected App must be installed may not be available at all in the following situa‐ on the mobile device. tions, for example: ▷...
Page 284: Safety Notes
Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS ▷ When parking sideways parallel to the road: Observe the traffic situation and intervene ac‐ parallel parking. tively if the situation warrants it. ▷ When reverse parking perpendicular to the road: perpendicular parking. The system lines up with the middle of the parking space when WARNING parking perpendicular to the road.
Page 285 Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS Ultrasonic sensors ▷ Minimum length of gap: own vehicle width plus approximately 0.7 m, 2.3 ft. ▷ Minimum depth: own vehicle length. Drivers must estimate the depth of perpen‐ dicular parking spaces themselves. Due to technical limits, the system is only able to gauge the depth of perpendicular parking spaces approximately.
Page 286 Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS Display on the Control Display ▷ Parking operation active. The system takes over the steering. System is activated/deactivated ▷ The parking space search is active whenever the vehicle is driving forwards at low speed, even if the system is deactivated. If the sys‐ Sym‐...
Page 287: Switching Off
Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS The status of the parking space search and ▷ If the boot lid is open. possible parking spaces are shown on the ▷ When doors are open. Control Display. ▷ If the parking brake is applied. Confirm the suggested parking space for the ▷...
Page 288 Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS Depending on the Functional limitations The system may have limited functionality in the equipment version: leaving following situations, for example: a parking space with the ▷ On uneven road surfaces, for example gravel Park Assistant roads. ▷...
Page 289 Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS System limits assistance system during trailer operation or when using the trailer tow hitch, for example The system limits of the Park Distance Control with a bicycle carrier. PDC and the Park Assist apply. The Safety Information for the Park Distance With Parking Assistant: Control PDC and Park Assist also applies.
Page 290: Cancelling The System
Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS the vehicle. Pay attention to the information on Park Distance Control PDC. WARNING Stop when you reach normal road traffic at When the trailer tow hitch is in use, the driver the latest and take over control of the vehicle, assistance system could cause damage if its for example by engaging a forward gear.
Page 291 Button on the BMW display key: so the vehicle with a bicycle carrier. can move, the button on the side of the BMW display key must be pressed continuously for the duration of the parking operation. In the event of...
Page 292 Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS Overview Ultrasonic sensors A camera is located under each exterior mirror housing. Operating requirements The system uses the four side ultrasonic sen‐ sors, arrows, and the ultrasonic sensors in the General bumpers to measure parking spaces and distan‐ ces to obstacles.
Page 293 10 ft. When the parking operation is complete, re‐ ▷ Maximum upward or downward gradient 5 %. lease the button on the side of the BMW dis‐ play key. The vehicle stops. ▷ No duplex garages. "ENGINE STOP": tap the button.
Page 294 Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS System limits Keep the button on the side of the BMW display key pressed while driving out of the parking space. Safety note Wait until function readiness is shown on the display. Follow any text messages that are WARNING displayed.
Page 295: Crossing Traffic Warning
Radio interference may impair Remote Control Safety note Parking with the BMW display key. For further information: WARNING Malfunction, see page 91. The system does not relieve you of your per‐...
Page 296 Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS Depending on the equipment, the system is switched on at the front when a forward gear is engaged. Switching off automatically The system switches off automatically in the following situations: ▷ If walking speed is exceeded. ▷...
Page 297 Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS Display in the Park Distance Control ▷ On sharp bends. PDC view ▷ If the bumper is dirty, iced up or covered, for example by stickers. ▷ If the sensors' field of view is obscured, for example due to garage walls, hedges or mounds of snow.
Page 298: Driving Comfort
Driving comfort CONTROLS Driving comfort Vehicle equipment Driving Experience Control, see page 145. This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ Adaptive Drive cific and optional equipment available for the model series. It may therefore describe equip‐ Principle ment and functions which are not installed in your vehicle, for example on account of the op‐...
Page 299: Adaptive M Suspension
Driving comfort CONTROLS Configuration Adaptive M suspension Professional contains the following systems: The system offers various settings, from com‐ ▷ Lowered sport suspension. fortable travel to dynamic driving. ▷ Adaptive suspension. The settings are assigned to the different driving modes of the Driving Experience Control. ▷...
Page 300: Air Conditioning
Air conditioning CONTROLS Air conditioning Vehicle equipment Automatic air conditioning This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ Overview cific and optional equipment available for the model series. It may therefore describe equip‐ Buttons in the vehicle ment and functions which are not installed in your vehicle, for example on account of the op‐...
Page 301 Air conditioning CONTROLS Switching off Button Function If automatic air conditioning with extended func‐ Window defrost/demist tionality is fitted: ▷ Complete system: Rear window heating. Press and hold left side of driver's side button, until the system Active seat ventilation, see switches off.
Page 302: Cooling Function
Air conditioning CONTROLS General The set interior temperature for driver and front seat passenger is not changed by this. The function is available at an outside tempera‐ ture above approximately 0 ℃/32 ℉ and when Adjusting drive-ready state is switched on. "CAR"...
Page 303: Recirculated-Air Mode
Air conditioning CONTROLS Intensity Recirculated-air mode With the AUTO programme switched on, the in‐ Principle tensity can be adjusted. This changes the auto‐ matic control for the air flow. If the air outside the vehicle has an unpleasant odour or contains pollutants, the air supply to the Press left or right side of button: reduce interior of the vehicle can be shut off.
Page 304: Defrosting Windows And Removing Condensation
Air conditioning CONTROLS In order to protect the battery the air flow rate of The programme is switched off automatically if the automatic air conditioning is reduced, if nec‐ settings are changed on the front passenger's essary. side or in the rear passenger compartment. To adjust the air distribution Defrosting windows and manually...
Page 305: Setting The Ventilation
Air conditioning CONTROLS Ventilation Ventilation in the rear, centre Principle The direction of the various air flows can be set individually. Setting the ventilation General The direction of the air flows can be set for direct ▷ Lever for changing the air flow direction, ar‐ or indirect ventilation.
Page 306 Air conditioning CONTROLS Rear automatic air "Climate comfort" "Rear climate control" conditioning The rear automatic air conditioning is not opera‐ tional if the automatic air conditioning is switched Overview off or the following function is active: defrost the windows and remove condensation. Buttons in the vehicle Using the button: switch on Press any button, with the following exceptions:...
Page 307: Independent Ventilation/ Auxiliary Heating
Air conditioning CONTROLS General General The function is available at an outside tempera‐ To be able to adjust the air flow manually, first ture above approximately 0 ℃/32 ℉ and when switch off the AUTO programme. drive-ready state is switched on. Adjusting Switching on/off Press left or right side of button: reduce...
Page 308 Air conditioning CONTROLS The switch-on time is calculated based on the battery. As a result, the maximum operating outside temperature. The system will switch on time is restricted to protect the battery. After in good time before the preselected departure the engine is started or after driving a short time.
Page 309 At least 10 minutes should pass between adjust‐ ing/activating the departure time and the sched‐ Switching on uled departure time, so the climate control has enough time to work. Switch on the display of the BMW Display key. Setting the departure time "Preconditioning setting" Tap the symbol or the symbol.
Page 310: Standing Air Conditioning Via Remote Engine Start
"Departure schedule" closed or poorly ventilated spaces, for example Activate the required departure time. closed garages. Using BMW display key Switch on the display of the BMW Display WARNING key. When the standing air conditioning is operating, "Preconditioning setting" high temperatures can be generated under the body, for example because of the exhaust sys‐...
Page 311 The system switch-on is acknowledged by two Using BMW display key flashes. Switch on: The side lights remain switched on while the Switch on the display of the BMW Display system is switched on. key. Switching on/off directly "Preconditioning setting"...
Page 312 To ensure a pleasant interior temperature in the Using BMW display key vehicle at the start of the journey, it is possible to Switch on the display of the BMW Display set scheduled departure times in the system. key. ▷...
Page 313: Ambient Air Package
CONTROLS Using BMW display key ▷ Physical condition of the vehicle occupants, for example fatigue. Switch on the display of the BMW Display key. BMW recommends using genuine BMW scent cartridges. "Preconditioning setting" Genuine BMW scent cartridges are not refillable, Tap the symbol.
Page 314 Air conditioning CONTROLS To ensure a pleasant interior scent in the vehicle "Climate comfort" at the start of the journey, fragrancing can take "Fragrance" place before you start driving. The system is au‐ When an empty fragrance cartridge is indicated, tomatically switched on with independent venti‐...
Page 315 Air conditioning CONTROLS Inserting scent cartridges (right- Attach the removed cover to the rear side of the scent cartridge. hand drive vehicle) The scent cartridges are located in the glove compartment. Open glove compartment. Glove compartment on the passenger's side, see page 327.
Page 316 Air conditioning CONTROLS Position the scent cartridge so the chip The cartridge holder slides downwards. points away from the cartridge bracket. Pull the required scent cartridge out of the Insert the scent cartridge into the cartridge bracket. bracket without forcing it. The cartridge can Scent cartridge, arrow 1: first scent displayed be felt to engage slightly when inserted.
Page 317 Air conditioning CONTROLS Recycling Glove compartment on the passenger's side, see page 327. Empty scent cartridges can be handed Press on the cartridge holder. over for recycling at a Service Partner of The cartridge holder slides out. the manufacturer or another qualified Service Partner or a specialist workshop.
Page 318: Interior Equipment
Interior equipment CONTROLS Interior equipment Vehicle equipment Safety note This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ WARNING cific and optional equipment available for the Parts of the body can be trapped when operat‐ model series. It may therefore describe equip‐ ing radio-controlled systems with the ment and functions which are not installed in integrated universal remote control, for example your vehicle, for example on account of the op‐...
Page 319 Interior equipment CONTROLS ▷ Hand-held transmitter arrow 3; required for ▷ The LED does not flash green after programming. 60 seconds: programming could not be completed. Repeat steps 3 to 6. Programming To program other functions on other buttons, re‐ peat steps 3 to 5.
Page 320: Reprogramming Individual Buttons
Interior equipment CONTROLS Reprogramming individual Operation buttons Switch on standby state. WARNING On the rear-view mirror, press and hold the Parts of the body can be trapped when operat‐ button being programmed. ing radio-controlled systems with the integrated universal remote control, for example After approximately 20 seconds, when the garage door.
Page 321: Vanity Mirror
Interior equipment CONTROLS Folding up Emptying To close the sun visor, proceed in reverse order. Vanity mirror A vanity mirror is located behind a cover in the sun visor. The mirror light switches on when the cover is opened. Ashtrays With the cover closed, pull the ashtray out of the cup holder.
Page 322 Interior equipment CONTROLS Sockets Front centre console Principle The cigarette lighter attachment can be used as a socket for electrical devices when standby state or drive-ready state is switched on. General The total load of all sockets must not exceed 140 watts at 12 volts.
Page 323: Front Centre Console
Interior equipment CONTROLS Front centre console Inside the luggage compartment Slide the cover forwards until it engages. There is a socket on the right side of the luggage compartment. Open the cap. USB port General Please comply with the notes on connecting mo‐ bile devices to the USB port in the chapter on USB connections.
Page 324 ▷ Charging of Qi-compatible mobile phones or other mobile devices which support the Qi standard. ▷ Charging the BMW display key. ▷ Connection of the mobile telephone to the external aerial. There is a USB port in the centre console.
Page 325 Interior equipment CONTROLS cases, the charging process is temporarily inter‐ rupted. Observe the relevant information in the operating instructions for the mobile telephone. The charge indicator shows on the Control Display whether a mobile telephone with Qi ca‐ pability is being charged. Safety notes 1 LED WARNING...
Page 326: Led Displays
Interior equipment CONTROLS Removing the mobile telephone System limits Open the cover of the dock. If the mobile phone or the vehicle interior is ex‐ posed to excessively high temperatures, the Remove the mobile telephone. charging functions of the mobile telephone might be restricted and functions might no lon‐...
Page 327: Storage Compartments
Storage compartments CONTROLS Storage compartments Vehicle equipment Glove compartment on the passenger side This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ cific and optional equipment available for the Safety note model series. It may therefore describe equip‐ ment and functions which are not installed in your vehicle, for example on account of the op‐...
Page 328: Storage Compartment In The Centre Console
Storage compartments CONTROLS Safety note integrated key, for example if the car is being parked by a valet service. For further information: WARNING Integrated key, see page 97. Breakable objects, for example glass bottles or glasses, may get broken in the event of an acci‐ Glove compartment on dent or when braking or taking evasive action.
Page 329: Front Centre Armrest
Storage compartments CONTROLS Front centre armrest Opening General There is a storage compartment in the centre armrest between the seats. Opening Slide the cover forwards until it engages. Press the button. Closing Push the cover down until it engages. There are two cup holders in the centre console. Cup holder front Closing Tap the handle strip on the cover.
Page 330: Coat Hooks
Storage compartments CONTROLS Coat hooks der. Use lightweight, sealable and shatterproof containers. Do not transport hot drinks. General The coat hooks are located in the grab handles NOTE in the rear and on the door pillar in the rear. If the cup holder is open, the centre armrest cannot be folded back.
Page 331: Luggage Compartment
Luggage compartment CONTROLS Luggage compartment Vehicle equipment WARNING Loose objects or devices connected by a cable This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ to the vehicle, for example mobile telephones, cific and optional equipment available for the may be thrown around the interior during the model series.
Page 332: Bag Holders
Luggage compartment CONTROLS Safety note ▷ Fully fold down the rear backrests if a large load is to be stowed. ▷ Do not stack load items above the upper WARNING edge of the backrests. Incorrect use of the bag holders can present a ▷...
Page 333: Side Storage Compartment, Left
Luggage compartment CONTROLS Side storage compartment, Closing left Push the boot floor downwards. Through-loading system General There is a storage compartment on the left side of the luggage compartment. Principle The luggage compartment can be expanded by Opening folding down the rear seat backrests. General The rear backrest is split 40–20–40.
Page 334 Luggage compartment CONTROLS even death. Make sure that the child restraint The unlocked rear seat backrest moves system rests firmly against the backrest. Wher‐ slightly to the front. ever possible, adapt the backrest angle of all the relevant seat backrests and adjust the seats correctly.
Page 335 Luggage compartment CONTROLS Pull the lever and fold the middle part for‐ Remove tool holder. wards. Remove spare wheel from the storage tray. Release the lashing strap from the lashing With spare wheel: eyes. Remove the storage compartment. extending the luggage compartment Principle The spare wheel and associated components...
Page 336: Ski And Snowboard Bag
Luggage compartment CONTROLS Ski and snowboard bag The ski and snowboard bag is located in a pro‐ tective sleeve in the luggage compartment. Follow the installation and operating instructions enclosed in the protective sleeve. Depending on the equipment: remove the spare wheel from the vehicle to install the ski and snowboard bag.
Page 337 Luggage compartment CONTROLS Online Edition for Part no. 01405A11308 - VI/20...
Page 338: Driving Hints
Driving precautions DRIVING HINTS Driving precautions Vehicle equipment ▷ With petrol engines, 4500 rpm and 160 km/h, 100 mph. ▷ With diesel engines, 3500 rpm and 150 km/h, This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ 93 mph. cific and optional equipment available for the model series.
Page 339 Driving precautions DRIVING HINTS General hicle. There is also a risk of exhaust fumes en‐ tering the interior of the vehicle. There is a risk The cleaning process takes a few minutes, dur‐ of injury or material damage. Do not drive with ing which the following may occur: the boot lid open.
Page 340: Radio Signals
Driving precautions DRIVING HINTS Radio signals ▷ Only drive through still water. ▷ Only drive through water up to a max. depth of 25 cm, 9.8 in. WARNING ▷ Drive through water at a walking speed of no Certain vehicle functions may be affected by in‐ more than 5 km/h, 3 mph.
Page 341 Driving precautions DRIVING HINTS floor mats that are suitable for the vehicle and can be securely fastened to the floor. Do not WARNING use loose floor mats, and do not place several When idling or with the engine switched off, floor mats on top of one another.
Page 342 Driving precautions DRIVING HINTS Overview Fold the cover outwards. The banner holder is located on the side of the Fitting vehicle. Follow the installation instructions for the roof rack. Fitting Make sure that there is sufficient space to raise Remove the protective cap. and open the Glass Roof.
Page 343: Driving On A Racing Track
Driving precautions DRIVING HINTS Rear luggage rack Before a journey Before beginning the journey, check that the rear lights on the rear luggage rack are working. Principle The maximum output of the rear luggage rack The ball linkage of the trailer tow hitch can be rear lights must not exceed the values for trailer used as a mount for rear luggage racks;...
Page 344: Towing A Trailer
A low centre of trailer FOR TOWING ONLY. The trailer tow hitch sup‐ gravity makes the car/trailer combination much plied with your BMW vehicle should only be used more stable and safe to drive. for towing purposes, the trailer tow hitch assem‐...
Page 345: Power Consumption
Towing a trailer DRIVING HINTS exceeded. The lower value is the limit which When towing a caravan, keep the activation should be adhered to. times of power consumers short to avoid placing an excessive load on the vehicle battery. Tyre inflation pressure Not Australia/New Zealand: Trailer Check the vehicle's and the trailer's tyre inflation rear lights...
Page 346: Trailer Stability Control
Towing a trailer DRIVING HINTS Safety notes The parking brake is engaged. To drive off, press the accelerator pedal with sufficient force. WARNING Speeds in excess of approximately 80 km/h, Downhill gradients 50 mph, can be enough to produce snaking On downward gradients, a car/trailer combination motion, depending on the design of trailers and tends to start snaking earlier.
Page 347 Towing a trailer DRIVING HINTS Not for Australia/New Operating requirements Zealand: Trailer tow hitch The system is operational from a speed of ap‐ proximately 65 km/h, 40 mph, when towing a with electrically swivellable trailer and with the trailer socket in use. trailer hitch System limits The system is unable to intervene or intervenes...
Page 348 Towing a trailer DRIVING HINTS Overview Swivelling the ball linkage back Disconnect the trailer or load carrier. Remove any fittings for the track-stabilising devices. Pull the power supply connector for the trailer and any adapters out of the socket. Press the button in the luggage com‐ partment.
Page 349: Trailer Socket
Towing a trailer DRIVING HINTS Trailer socket Rear luggage rack, see page 343. The trailer socket is located on the trailer tow hitch. Fold the cover downwards. Eye for securing cable There is an eye on the trailer tow hitch for fasten‐ ing the trailer securing cable.
Page 350: Saving Fuel
Saving fuel DRIVING HINTS Saving fuel Vehicle equipment Closing windows and the Glass Roof This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ An open Glass Roof or open window increase cific and optional equipment available for the drag and consequently fuel consumption. model series.
Page 351 BMW Service Partner. On downward stretches, take your foot off the accelerator and allow the vehicle to roll. Please also see the BMW Maintenance System. The fuel supply is interrupted in overrun mode. ECO PRO Switch off the engine if stopping...
Page 352 Saving fuel DRIVING HINTS ECO PRO Limit ▷ ECO PRO air conditioning. ▷ ECO PRO light and sight. ▷ "ECO PRO limit": activate ECO PRO limit. ▷ ECO PRO Limit An ECO PRO tip is shown when the speed of the set ECO PRO limit is exceeded.
Page 353 Saving fuel DRIVING HINTS Resetting settings Reset ECO PRO INDIVIDUAL to the default set‐ ting: "Reset to ECO PRO STANDARD" Display in the instrument cluster General When activating the ECO PRO drive mode, the A pointer in the consumption display provides in‐ display changes to a special display.
Page 354: Route-Ahead Assistant
Saving fuel DRIVING HINTS ▷ Auto Start Stop function. "Speed limits" ▷ Energy recuperation. Select the desired setting. ▷ Coasting. For further information: Speed Limit Assist, see page 254. Route-ahead assistant Display Principle Display in the instrument cluster The function helps to save fuel and supports an An alert regarding a section of the route anticipatory driving style.
Page 355: System Limits
Saving fuel DRIVING HINTS Using route-ahead assistant General A section of the route ahead is shown: Coasting is a component of the ECO PRO drive mode and the COMFORT drive mode. Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. Coasting is automatically activated by calling up Allow the vehicle to coast until you reach the the ECO PRO drive mode or COMFORT drive section of road displayed.
Page 356: Driving Style Analysis
Saving fuel DRIVING HINTS Activating/deactivating coasting via ▷ Driving in the handling limit range or on up‐ ward or downward gradients. shift paddles ▷ Battery charge state temporally too low or too Pull the right-hand shift paddle to shift to the high power requirement in the on-board net‐...
Page 357 Saving fuel DRIVING HINTS The more efficient the driving style, the more bars are shown in colour and the faster the bo‐ nus range increases. If the driving style is inefficient, on the other hand, a reduced number of bars are shown. Online Edition for Part no.
Page 358: Mobility
Refuelling MOBILITY Refuelling Vehicle equipment Safety notes This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ NOTE cific and optional equipment available for the If the range drops below 50 km, 30 miles, the model series. It may therefore describe equip‐ engine may no longer be supplied with suffi‐ ment and functions which are not installed in cient fuel.
Page 359: Emergency Release
Refuelling MOBILITY Turn the fuel tank cap anticlockwise. Have the fuel filler flap unlocked by a Service Partner of the manufacturer or another qualified Service Partner or a specialist workshop. Place the fuel tank cap in the holder on the fuel tank filler flap.
Page 360: Wheels And Tyres
Wheels and tyres MOBILITY Wheels and tyres Vehicle equipment Tyre inflation pressure information This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ On the door pillar cific and optional equipment available for the model series. It may therefore describe equip‐ ment and functions which are not installed in your vehicle, for example on account of the op‐...
Page 361: Checking The Tyre Inflation Pressure
Wheels and tyres MOBILITY For Australia/New Zealand Checking using tyre inflation pressure inscriptions on the door pillar WARNING Determine the specified tyre inflation pres‐ The inflation pressures on the tyre label are ap‐ sures for the tyres installed on the vehicle. plicable only for tyres explicitly mentioned on Check the tyre inflation pressure in all four the label.
Page 362: Tyre Tread
Wheels and tyres MOBILITY Minimum tread depth Reinitialise the runflat indicator RPA. With the Tyre Pressure Monitor: The corrected tyre inflation pressures are applied automatically. Make sure that the correct tyre settings have been made. For tyres that cannot be found in the tyre infla‐ tion pressure information on the control display, reset the Tyre Pressure Monitor.
Page 363: Age Of Tyres
Wheels and tyres MOBILITY Replacement of wheels and Safety notes tyres WARNING If the tyres are damaged, the tyre inflation pres‐ Fitting and balancing sure may be reduced, which in turn could Have the wheel fitted and balanced by a Service cause you to lose control of the vehicle.
Page 364 Wheels and tyres MOBILITY Retreaded tyres WARNING Incorrect wheel and tyre combinations impair WARNING the vehicle's driving characteristics and inter‐ Retreaded tyres may have different tyre car‐ fere with the proper functioning of various sys‐ casses. Their durability may be reduced due to tems, such as the Anti-lock Brake System ABS their advanced age.
Page 365: Run-Flat Tyres
Wheels and tyres MOBILITY Swapping over front and rear General wheels The wheels are fitted with tyres which are self- supporting to a limited degree. They may also have special rims. WARNING The reinforced side wall means that the tyre Swapping of wheels between axles on vehicles keeps the vehicle mobile to a degree even if tyre with differently sized tyres or rims on the front...
Page 366: Remedying Flat Tyres
Wheels and tyres MOBILITY Label General ▷ Please observe the notes on the application of the Mobility System which are on the com‐ pressor and the sealant container. ▷ Applying the Mobility System can be ineffec‐ tive for tyre damage larger than approximately 4 mm.
Page 367: Safety Measures
Wheels and tyres MOBILITY Sealant container ▷ Engage the steering wheel lock with the wheels in the straight-ahead position. ▷ Have all vehicle occupants get out of the ve‐ hicle and guide them out of the danger area, for example behind the crash barrier. ▷...
Page 368 Wheels and tyres MOBILITY Pull filler hose completely from the cover of Insert the plug into the socket in the vehicle the sealant container. Do not kink the hose. interior while the compressor is switched off. Push the sealant container into the bracket Switch on the compressor with standby state on the compressor housing, until it audibly or drive-ready state switched on.
Page 369 Wheels and tyres MOBILITY Removing and storing the sealant If the tyre inflation pressure of at least 2 bar is not reached, contact a Service Partner of the container manufacturer or a qualified Service Partner or Unscrew the filler hose of the sealant con‐ a specialist workshop.
Page 370: Snow Chains
Wheels and tyres MOBILITY Snow chains Insert the plug into the socket in the vehicle interior. Safety notes WARNING If snow chains are fitted to unsuitable tyres, the snow chains can come into contact with parts of the vehicle. There is a risk of accident or ma‐ terial damage.
Page 371: Tyre Pressure Monitor
Wheels and tyres MOBILITY Do not initialise the runflat indicator RPA with "Snow chains" snow chains fitted, as it may give incorrect read‐ "Snow chains fitted" ings. The rear-wheel steering is switched on again au‐ Do not reset the Tyre Pressure Monitor with tomatically when the permitted maximum speed snow chains fitted, as it may give incorrect read‐...
Page 372: Status Display
Wheels and tyres MOBILITY Adjusting the settings incorrect. As a result, reliable signalling of a loss of tyre inflation pressure can no longer be guar‐ "CAR" anteed. There is a risk of injury and material "Vehicle status" damage. Make sure that the tyre sizes of the "Tyre Pressure Monitor"...
Page 373 Wheels and tyres MOBILITY The current tyre inflation pressures can vary de‐ ▷ In the case of tyres with special approval: the pending on vehicle operation or outside temper‐ system is active and is using the tyre inflation ature. pressures saved during the last reset for the warning.
Page 374 Wheels and tyres MOBILITY If the tyre inflation pressure is You can interrupt your journey at any time. The reset resumes automatically when you continue insufficient your journey. Message Messages: for tyres without A yellow warning lamp is illuminated in special approval the instrument cluster.
Page 375 Wheels and tyres MOBILITY The symbol identifying run-flat tyres is a cir‐ Sym‐ Possible cause cle with the letters RSC on the tyre sidewall. Run-flat tyres, see page 365. The tyre was not inflated properly, for Follow the description of what to do when the example insufficient air was added.
Page 376 Wheels and tyres MOBILITY At the next opportunity, for example at a filling Check the tyre inflation pressure in all four station, check the tyre inflation pressure in all tyres, for example using the tyre pressure in‐ four tyres and correct if necessary. dicator of a flat tyre kit.
Page 377 Wheels and tyres MOBILITY Maximum speed Reduce your speed and stop the vehicle. Parts of the tyre may detach, which might lead to an acci‐ If a tyre is damaged you can continue your jour‐ dent. ney, but do not exceed a maximum speed of 80 km/h, 50 mph.
Page 378: Runflat Indicator Rpa
Wheels and tyres MOBILITY Status display Control message is shown. Tyre pressure losses may not be detected. It is possible to display the current status of the runflat indicator RPA, for example to check Action whether the RPA is active. ▷...
Page 379 Wheels and tyres MOBILITY Safety note To do this, check the tyre inflation pressure in all four tyres, for example using the tyre pres‐ sure indicator of a flat tyre kit. WARNING If all four tyres are inflated to the correct tyre A damaged standard tyre with too little or no inflation pressures, the runflat indicator RPA tyre inflation pressure impairs driving character‐...
Page 380: Wheel Change
Wheels and tyres MOBILITY Continuing a journey with a flat tyre Do not continue driving, but instead contact a Service Partner of the manufacturer or another Note the following if you continue a journey with qualified Service Partner or a specialist work‐ a flat tyre: shop.
Page 381 AS/NZS 2693 gets a flat tyre. 2007 – "Vehicle jacks" contains the following warning note, which BMW hereby adopts: "... no person should place any portion of their WARNING body under a vehicle that is supported by a jack".
Page 382: Preparing The Vehicle
Wheels and tyres MOBILITY Thiefproof wheel studs The jack of your BMW is maintenance-free. Please observe the information marked on the Principle jack. The wheel locking bolts have a special coding. The blots can only be released with the adapter Protecting the vehicle against that matches the coding.
Page 383: Raising Vehicle
Wheels and tyres MOBILITY Raising vehicle ▷ Switch on the hazard warning lights. ▷ Apply the parking brake. ▷ Engage a gear or select selector lever posi‐ WARNING tion P. Your hands or fingers could get trapped when ▷ As soon as the traffic permits, have all vehicle using the jack.
Page 384 Wheels and tyres MOBILITY Remove your hand from the jack as soon as studs belonging to the wheels may also have the jack is under load and continue to turn to be used. the jack crank or lever with one hand. Tighten the remaining wheel studs until fin‐...
Page 385 Wheels and tyres MOBILITY Removing spare wheel Additionally, regularly check the tyre inflation pressure of the emergency wheel in the boot Remove boot floor. To do so, pull the boot and correct the pressure if necessary. floor up directly behind the rear backrests. Safety note WARNING The spare wheel has special dimensions.
Page 386: Engine Compartment
Engine compartment MOBILITY Engine compartment Vehicle equipment your vehicle, for example on account of the op‐ tional equipment selected or the country specifi‐ cation. This also applies to safety-relevant func‐ This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ tions and systems. Please comply with the cific and optional equipment available for the relevant laws and regulations when using the model series.
Page 387 Engine compartment MOBILITY 8-cylinder engine 1 Filler neck for washing fluid 5 Oil filler neck 2 Starting assistance, positive battery terminal 6 Starting assistance, negative battery terminal 3 Engine coolant tank 7 Vehicle identification number 4 Additional coolant tank cooling Bonnet WARNING The engine compartment contains moving...
Page 388 Engine compartment MOBILITY Front flap is unlocked. WARNING If the bonnet is not correctly locked, it can come open during the journey and impair visi‐ bility. There is a risk of accident. Stop immedi‐ ately and close the bonnet correctly. WARNING Parts of the body can become trapped when After releasing the lever, pull the lever again,...
Page 389: Operating Fluids
Operating fluids MOBILITY Operating fluids Vehicle equipment The engine has knock control. This means that different petrol grades can be used. This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ Safety notes cific and optional equipment available for the model series. It may therefore describe equip‐ ment and functions which are not installed in NOTE your vehicle, for example on account of the op‐...
Page 390: Bmw Diesel With Blueperformance
Contact a Service Partner Principle of the manufacturer or another qualified Service BMW Diesel with BluePerformance reduces ni‐ Partner or a specialist workshop. trous oxides in the diesel exhaust by injecting the reduction agent AdBlue into the exhaust stream.
Page 391 Control Display. AdBlue topping up "CAR" BMW recommends having the reduction agent "Vehicle status" replenished by a Service Partner as part of a reg‐ "AdBlue" ular maintenance schedule. If the fill level is too low, a Check Control mes‐...
Page 392 Operating fluids MOBILITY Topping up AdBlue yourself Preferably use the special bottle recommended by BMW. With this bottle and its special adapter, reduction agent can be topped up conveniently. Safety notes Top up quantity WARNING When the reserve level indicator starts, top up at When the reduction agent container is opened, least 5 litres, approx.
Page 393 Operating fluids MOBILITY Please comply with the safety regulations dis‐ Put fuel tank cap back on and turn clockwise. played at filling stations. Press on the fuel tank filler flap until it en‐ gages. Adding reducing agent Replenishing reduction agent with a Open fuel tank filler flap.
Page 394 Operating fluids MOBILITY The tank in the vehicle is filled. Safety note The tank in the vehicle is filled when the level in the bottle does not change any more. It is WARNING not possible to overfill. After filling with an incorrect liquid, the system may heat up and catch fire.
Page 395: Engine Oil
Operating fluids MOBILITY Engine oil ▷ Monitoring. ▷ Detailed measurement. When frequently making short trips or using a General dynamic driving style, for example taking corners Engine oil consumption depends on the driving at high speed, perform a detailed measurement style and operating conditions.
Page 396 Operating fluids MOBILITY Safety notes General During measurement, the idle speed is increased slightly. WARNING Service products, for example oils, greases, Operating requirements coolants and fuels, can contain substances that ▷ Vehicle is standing on level ground. are harmful to health. There is a risk of injury or ▷...
Page 397 BMW Longlife-17 FE+. Diesel engine BMW Longlife-04. BMW Longlife-12 FE. Add engine oil. The oil specification BMW Longlife-12 FE is not Tighten cap. suitable for 25d, 35d, 40d or 50d diesel engines. Engine oil grades for topping up Alternative engine oil grades If suitable engine oils are not available, up to 1 li‐...
Page 398: Coolant Level
Operating fluids MOBILITY Not all commercially available additives are suita‐ Viscosity classes ble for the vehicle. Do not mix additives of differ‐ SAE 0W-40. ent colours. Comply with the 50:50 mixing ratio of water to additive. Information regarding suita‐ SAE 5W-40. ble additives is available from a Service Partner of the manufacturer or another qualified Service The viscosity classes SAE 0W-20 and...
Page 399: Washer Fluid
Operating fluids MOBILITY Checking the coolant level at the Open cap on coolant tank. side marks If necessary, slowly top up to the correct level; do not overfill. Allow the engine to cool down. Tighten cap. Open bonnet. Have the cause of coolant loss rectified as Opening, see page 388.
Page 400 Operating fluids MOBILITY Then fully close the cap of the washer fluid res‐ ervoir. NOTE Silicone additives mixed with the washer fluid for their water beading effect on the windows may damage the washer system. There is a risk of material damage. Do not add silicone addi‐ tives to the washer fluid.
Page 401: Maintenance
It is therefore important to give the service advi‐ sor the vehicle key that was last used to drive the BMW Maintenance System vehicle. The maintenance system indicates what mainte‐ Periods out of use...
Page 402: Socket For On-Board Diagnosis Obd
General both in the vehicle and in the central IT systems of BMW AG, Munich. Devices connected to the OBD socket trigger After a change of vehicle ownership, the new ve‐ the alarm system when the vehicle is locked. Re‐...
Page 403 Maintenance MOBILITY Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible. ▷ When the warning light illuminates: This indicates a deterioration in exhaust emissions. Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible. Vehicle recycling The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends handing the vehicle in at a take-back point nomi‐ nated by the manufacturer at the end of its life cycle.
Page 404: Replacing Parts
Replacing parts MOBILITY Replacing parts Vehicle equipment NOTE Wipers which are folded away from the wind‐ This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ screen can become trapped if the front flap is cific and optional equipment available for the opened. There is a risk of material damage. Be‐ model series.
Page 405: Bulbs And Lights
Replacing parts MOBILITY Bulbs and lights disappears after a short time. There is no need to replace the headlight glass. If moisture increasingly forms, for example if General there are water droplets in the lamp despite the Lights and bulbs are an important aspect of driv‐ headlights being switched on, have the head‐...
Page 406: Hazard Symbols
Replacing parts MOBILITY comfort functions will be available without re‐ shop. If the battery is not replaced correctly, the striction and any Check Control messages relat‐ vehicle may not recognise it properly and perfect ing to the comfort functions will no longer be dis‐ functioning cannot be guaranteed.
Page 407: Storing The Battery
Replacing parts MOBILITY Storing the battery The following conditions can have a negative ef‐ fect on battery performance: Observe the following information on storing ve‐ ▷ Frequently driving short distances. hicle batteries: ▷ If the vehicle is not used for a period of one ▷...
Page 408 Replacing parts MOBILITY Overview Batteries filled with acid should be transported upright. Protect batteries against falling over when in transit. Warranty See the vehicle purchase contract for informa‐ tion on the battery warranty. Fuses The mild hybrid technology battery is located in the engine compartment, under a cover on the General passenger side.
Page 409: Replacing Fuses
Information on the fuse types and locations, as well as the positions of any other fuse boxes, is available on the Internet: www.bmw.com/fuse‐ card. Where applicable, information on the fuse types and locations is also found on a separate sheet in the fuse box.
Page 410: Help In Case Of A Breakdown
The button is located in the centre console. General In the case of a breakdown, data on the vehicle Warning triangle condition can be transferred to the BMW break‐ down assistance. It is possible that malfunctions can be remedied directly. There are various ways of contacting BMW breakdown assistance.
Page 411: Bmw Accident Assistance
A text message prompting the driver to call Teleservice Assistance can be started after a re‐ BMW Accident Assistance is shown on the Con‐ quest by BMW breakdown assistance. trol Display. Park the vehicle safely.
Page 412: Emergency Call
Tap on cover flap. call centre. Press and hold the SOS button until the LED Even if no emergency call through BMW is pos‐ in the button area is illuminated green. sible, in some cases an emergency call may still be established to a public emergency call num‐...
Page 413: Fire Extinguisher
Help in case of a breakdown MOBILITY When an emergency call is made via BMW, ▷ Do not inhale the extinguishing agent. If data is sent to the emergency call centre in the extinguishing agent is inhaled, move order to decide what rescue measures are re‐...
Page 414: Starting Assistance
Help in case of a breakdown MOBILITY Starting assistance Jump-starting connections The jump-starting connection in the engine compartment serves as the battery positive ter‐ General minal. If the vehicle battery is discharged, the engine A special connection on the body serves as the can be started from another vehicle's battery us‐...
Page 415: Tow-Starting/Towing Away
Help in case of a breakdown MOBILITY If starting a diesel vehicle: allow the engine of the other vehicle to run for approximately NOTE 10 minutes. The vehicle may be damaged when raising and Start the engine of the vehicle to be started in securing it.
Page 416: Towing Eye
Help in case of a breakdown MOBILITY Safety notes Towing eye General WARNING If the gross vehicle weight of the towing vehicle is less than that of the vehicle being towed, the towing eye may be torn off or it may not be possible to control the vehicle.
Page 417 Help in case of a breakdown MOBILITY Thread for towing eye Press the marking on the edge of the cover to push it out. Tow-starting Do not attempt to tow-start the vehicle. If necessary, start the engine using the starting aid.
Page 418: General Care
General care MOBILITY General care Vehicle equipment Distances and temperature ▷ Maximum temperature: 60 ℃/140 ℉. This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ ▷ Minimum distance to sensors, cameras, cific and optional equipment available for the seals: 30 cm, 12 in. model series.
Page 419: Vehicle Care
General BMW recommends using care and cleaning The vehicle must be able to roll freely whilst in products from BMW. Suitable care products are the car wash. available from a Service Partner of the manufac‐ turer or another qualified Service Partner or a Some car washes require you to get out of the specialist workshop.
Page 420 General care MOBILITY Matt paintwork Care of special parts Only use cleaning and care products that are Light alloy wheels suitable for vehicles with matt paintwork. When cleaning the wheels while they are instal‐ Leather care led on the vehicle, only use neutral rim cleaner with a pH value between 5 and 9.
Page 421 General care MOBILITY Plastic parts floor mats on top of one another. Make sure that there is sufficient space for the pedals. En‐ sure that floor mats are securely reattached af‐ NOTE ter removal, for example for cleaning. Cleaning agents containing alcohol or solvents, such as nitro thinners, cold cleaners, fuel or Floor mats can be removed from the vehicle to similar can damage plastic parts.
Page 422 General care MOBILITY Partner of the manufacturer or another qualified Service Partner or a specialist workshop. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A11308 - VI/20...
Page 423 General care MOBILITY Online Edition for Part no. 01405A11308 - VI/20...
Page 424: Reference
The heights specified do not take into account add-on parts such as a roof aerial, roof rails or BMW 5 Series Saloon Width with mirrors mm (in) 2126 (83.7) Width without mirrors mm (in) 1868 (73.5)
Page 425 Technical data REFERENCE Weights 520i Kerb weight ready for road, with 75 kg, 165 lb, kg (lb) 1685 (3715) load, tank 90 % full, no optional extras Permitted gross weight kg (lb) 2285 (5038) Payload kg (lb) 675 (1488) Front axle load limit kg (lb) 1080 (2381) Rear axle load limit...
Page 426 (lb) 1330 (2932) Roof load kg (lb) 100 (220) M550i xDrive powered by BMW M Kerb weight ready for road, with 75 kg, 165 lb, load, tank kg (lb) 1990 (4387) 90 % full, no optional extras Permitted gross weight...
Page 427 Technical data REFERENCE 518d Payload kg (lb) 670 (1477) Front axle load limit kg (lb) 1090 (2403) Rear axle load limit kg (lb) 1310 (2888) Roof load kg (lb) 100 (220) 520d — a) Kerb weight ready for road, with 75 kg, 165 lb, load, tank kg (lb) 1695 (3737) 90 % full, no optional extras...
Page 428 Technical data REFERENCE 530d Kerb weight ready for road, with 75 kg, 165 lb, load, tank kg (lb) 1835 (4045) 90 % full, no optional extras Permitted gross weight kg (lb) 2355 (5192) Payload kg (lb) 595 (1312) Front axle load limit kg (lb) 1135 (2502) Rear axle load limit...
Page 429 Technical data REFERENCE 530d xDrive Payload kg (lb) 640 (1411) Front axle load limit kg (lb) 1185 (2612) Rear axle load limit kg (lb) 1325 (2921) Roof load kg (lb) 100 (220) 530d xDrive with mild hybrid technology Kerb weight ready for road, with 75 kg, 165 lb, load, tank kg (lb) 1895 (4178) 90 % full, no optional extras...
Page 430 Technical data REFERENCE 520i Trailer load with brake on upward gradient up to 12 % kg (lb) 2000 (4409) Trailer load with brake on upward gradient up to 8 % kg (lb) 2000 (4409) Maximum trailer nose weight kg (lb) 90 (198) Minimum trailer nose weight kg (lb)
Page 431 Total weight, towing vehicle kg (lb) 2545 (5611) M550i xDrive powered by BMW M Towing loads according to EU operating permit. Consult a Service Partner of the manufacturer or another qualified Service Partner or a specialist workshop about options for increasing the loads.
Page 432 Technical data REFERENCE M550i xDrive powered by BMW M Rear axle load limit, towing vehicle kg (lb) 1515 (3340) Total weight, towing vehicle kg (lb) 2650 (5842) 518d Towing loads according to EU operating permit. Consult a Service Partner of the manufacturer or another qualified Service Partner or a specialist workshop about options for increasing the loads.
Page 433 Technical data REFERENCE 520d — b) Towing loads according to EU operating permit. Consult a Service Partner of the manufacturer or another qualified Service Partner or a specialist workshop about options for increasing the loads. Unbraked trailer load kg (lb) 750 (1653) Trailer load with brake on upward gradient up to 12 % kg (lb)
Page 434 Technical data REFERENCE 530d with mild hybrid technology Maximum trailer nose weight kg (lb) 90 (198) Minimum trailer nose weight kg (lb) 25 (55) Rear axle load limit, towing vehicle kg (lb) 1500 (3307) Total weight, towing vehicle kg (lb) 2530 (5578) 520d xDrive Towing loads according to EU operating permit.
Page 435: Filling Capacities
25 (55) Rear axle load limit, towing vehicle kg (lb) 1510 (3329) Total weight, towing vehicle kg (lb) 2615 (5765) Filling capacities BMW 5 Series Saloon Fuel tank, approximately. Petrol Litres (gal) 68.0 (15.0) Diesel Litres (gal) 66.0 (14.5) Observe the additional information on fuel qual‐...
Page 436: Appendix
Owner's Handbook: ▷ Operation: opening and closing: Key Card. WCH-184a - CONATEL PY: 2019-10-I-0574 ▷ Operation: opening and closing: BMW Digital WCH-184b - CONATEL PY: 2019-10-I-0575 Key. WCH-184c - CONATEL PY: 2019-10-I-0576 ▷ Operation: Driver Assistance Systems: Speed Limit Assist.
Page 437 Appendix REFERENCE Максимальна сила магнітного поля: 42дБмкА/м Виробник продукції Виробник: Molex CVS Dabendorf GmbH Адреса: Märkische Strasse 72, 15806 Zossen, Німеччина Телефон: +49 3377 316-0 Online Edition for Part no. 01405A11308 - VI/20...
Page 438: Everything From A To Z
ABS Anti-lock Brake System AdBlue at minimum Acceleration assistant, see Launch Control AdBlue, replenishing Accessories and parts AdBlue, see BMW diesel with BluePerform‐ Accident prevention, see Active Protection ance ACC, see Active Cruise Control Additives, engine oil grades Activated carbon filter...
Page 439 BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant Automatic gearbox, see Steptronic transmis‐ BMW Maintenance System sion BMW Roadside Assistance Automatic Hold, see Parking brake BMW Services, see Owner's Handbook for Navi‐ Automatic locking gation, Entertainment, Communication Automatic parking function, exterior mirror Bonnet Automatic start-stop function...
Page 440 Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Boot lid Caring Car, BMW Intelligent Personal Assis‐ Boot lid contactless opening and closing tant Boot lid, emergency release Caring for displays, monitors Boot lid, vehicle key Car key, see Vehicle key Boot, see Luggage compartment...
Page 441 Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Closing with a smartphone, see BMW Digital Converting the headlights, see Right-hand/left- hand traffic Coasting Coolant Coasting in idle Coolant level Coat hooks Coolant temperature, see Engine tempera‐ Cold start, see Engine start ture...
Page 442 Diesel particle filter, see Exhaust gas particle fil‐ Driving Experience Control Driving hints Differential lock Driving information, general Digital Key, see BMW Digital Key Driving information, running in Dimensions Driving lights control, automatic Dimming exterior mirror Driving mode, ECO PRO...
Page 443 Equipment, interior ESP, Electronic Stability Programme, see E-mail, see Owner's Handbook for Navigation, Entertainment, Communication Exchanging, wheels and tyres Emergency assistance, see BMW Accident As‐ Exhaust gas particle filter sistance Exhaust, see Exhaust system Emergency assistance, see BMW Roadside As‐...
Page 444 General driving information Fold-out position, windscreen wiper General settings Foot brake Gesture Control Foot mats, care Gestures, see BMW Gesture Control Fording depth, water Give way warning Four-wheel drive, see xDrive Glare protection, see Sun visor Fragrance Glass Roof, electric...
Page 445 Inflation pressure, tyres Inflation pressure warning RPA, tyres Information window, Control Display Kenaf, care Initialising, runflat indicator RPA Key card, see BMW Digital Key Input comparison Keyless Go, see Comfort Access Input, iDrive Key, mechanical Instrument cluster Key, see BMW Digital Key Instrument cluster switch, see Turn indica‐...
Page 446 Maintenance, see Service requirements Leather care Maintenance System, BMW LED headlights, replacing, see Lights and Make-up mirror bulbs Malfunction, BMW display key Left-hand traffic, light setting Malfunction displays, see Check Control Length, vehicle Malfunction, vehicle key Light-alloy wheels, care Managing devices...
Page 447 Mode, ECO PRO On-board tool kit Moisture in the headlights, see Headlight Opening and closing glass Opening with a smartphone, see BMW Digital Monitor, see Control Display Mounting child restraints Operating menus, iDrive MP3 player, see Owner's Handbook for naviga‐...
Page 448 Recirculation, see Recirculated-air mode Power failure Recommended makes of tyre Powermeter, see Performance display Recycling Power window switches Reduction agent, see BMW diesel with BluePer‐ Pressure, tyres formance Pressure warning RPA, tyres Refuelling Prevention of rear collision Regulation climate control...
Page 449 Replacing tail lights, see Bulbs and lights Replacing the wiper blades RES CNCL button, Active Cruise Control, Safe seating position RES CNCL button, cruise control Safe Share function, see BMW Digital Key/key Reserve warning, see Range card Reservoir for washer fluid Safety locks, doors and windows...
Page 450 Handbook for Navigation, Entertainment, Com‐ Handbook for Navigation, Entertainment, Com‐ munication munication Snow chains Service, see BMW Accident Assistance Socket for on-board diagnosis OBD Service, see BMW Roadside Assistance Sockets, electrical devices SET button, Active Cruise Control Soft-close function, doors SET button, cruise control Software update, see Remote Software Up‐...
Page 451 Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Standby state, rest state and drive-ready Swinging of the trailer, see Trailer Stability Con‐ state trol Standing air conditioning via Remote Engine Switches, see Driving area Start Switch for driving dynamics, see Driving Experi‐ Start/stop button ence Control Starting aid...
Page 452 Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Towing a trailer, activation Tyre Pressure Monitor, resetting Towing a trailer, technical data Tyre pressure test, see Tyre Pressure Moni‐ Towing away Towing eye Tyre repair kit, see Mobility System Towing rope Tyre replacement Towing, see Tow-starting and towing Tyres and wheels Tow-starting...
Page 453 Vehicle key, loss Welcome lights Vehicle key, malfunction Welcome light when unlocking Vehicle key with display, malfunction Welcome screen, driver profiles Vehicle key with display, see BMW display Wheelbase, vehicle Wheel change Vehicle paintwork, care Wheel replacement Vehicle, running in...
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