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Page 3: Welcome To Bmw
The more familiar you are with your vehicle, the better control you will have on the road. We therefore strongly suggest: Read this Owner's Manual before starting off in your new BMW. Also use the Integrated Owner's Manual in your vehicle. It contains important information on vehicle operation that will help you make full use of the technical features available in your BMW.
Page 4: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS NOTES Information ......................... QUICK REFERENCE Your BMW at a glance ....................AT A GLANCE Cockpit ..........................iDrive ..........................Voice activation system ....................General settings ......................Owner's Manual media ....................CONTROLS Opening and closing ..................... Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel ................
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Page 8: Notes Information
Internet Updates made after the editorial The Owner's Manual and general information on deadline BMW, for example on technology, are available Due to updates after the editorial deadline, differ‐ on the Internet: www.bmwusa.com. ences may exist between the printed Owner's...
Page 9: Symbols And Displays
Information NOTES Symbols and displays Vehicle features and options Symbols in the Owner's Manual This Owner's Manual describes all models and Symbol Meaning all standard, country-specific and optional equip‐ ment that is offered in the model series. There‐ Precautions that must be followed in fore, this Owner's Manual also describes and il‐...
Page 10: For Your Own Safety
BMW dealer's service center. ▷ Information on the vehicle. Do not remove BMW parts and accessories have been tested by stickers. BMW for their safety and suitability in BMW vehi‐ ▷ Technical vehicle data. cles. ▷ The traffic, speed, and safety laws where the BMW warrants genuine BMW parts and acces‐...
Page 11: Service And Warranty
Such damage is not cov‐ Service and warranty ered by the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty. We recommend that you read this publication thoroughly. Your vehicle is covered by the follow‐...
Page 12 Information NOTES This information generally records the state of a Furthermore, the manufacturer has product component, a module, a system or the environ‐ monitoring duties to meet in line with product lia‐ ment, for instance: bility law. To fulfill these duties, the vehicle man‐ ufacturer needs technical data from the vehicle.
Page 13 Information NOTES Services from the vehicle ▷ Settings for the seat and steering wheel posi‐ tions. manufacturer ▷ Suspension and climate control settings. Where online services from the vehicle manufac‐ turer are concerned, the corresponding functions ▷ Individual settings, for instance lighting in the are described in the appropriate place, for in‐...
Page 14: Event Data Recorder (Edr)
Information NOTES Event Data Recorder EDR Vehicle identification number This vehicle is equipped with an event data re‐ corder EDR. The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situa‐ tions, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understand‐...
Page 15: Reporting Safety Defects
Na‐ tional Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA, in addition to notifying BMW of North America, LLC, P.O. Box 1227, Westwood, New Jersey 07675-1227, Telephone 1-800-831-1117.
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Page 17: Quick Reference
QUICK REFERENCE Your BMW at a glance ................18 Online Edition for Part no. 01402988977 - II/18...
Page 18: Your Bmw At A Glance
Your BMW at a glance QUICK REFERENCE Your BMW at a glance Opening and closing Button for central locking system Overview Buttons on the remote control Button for the central locking system. 1 Unlocking 2 Locking Unlocking and locking 3 Unlocking the tailgate...
Page 19: Unlocking The Tailgate
Your BMW at a glance QUICK REFERENCE Unlocking the vehicle ▷ Press button on the remote control for approx. 1 second. Depending on the setting, the doors may also be unlocked. Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel Manually adjustable seats Grasp the door handle on the driver's or front passenger door completely.
Page 20: Adjusting The Steering Wheel
Your BMW at a glance QUICK REFERENCE Adjusting the steering wheel 4 Backrest tilt 5 Forward/backward, height, seat tilt Manual steering wheel adjustment Adjusting the head restraint Height Fold the lever down. Adjust the height and reach of the steering wheel.
Page 21: Displays And Control Elements
Your BMW at a glance QUICK REFERENCE Entering the rear Electric forward/back adjustment: original position Manual forward/back adjustment Moving the seat to its original position: Pull lever up to the stop. ▷ Press and hold this button until the seat has moved to its original posi‐...
Page 22: Driver's Door
Your BMW at a glance QUICK REFERENCE Driver's door Controller General information The buttons can be used to open the menus di‐ rectly. The Controller can be used to select menu items and enter the settings. Buttons on the Controller Button Function Press once: call up main menu.
Page 23 Your BMW at a glance QUICK REFERENCE Starting/stopping the engine Terminating the voice activation system Press the button on the steering wheel Steptronic transmission: starting or ›Cancel‹. Depress the brake pedal. Press the Start/Stop button. Help on the voice activation system ▷...
Page 24: Steptronic Transmission
Your BMW at a glance QUICK REFERENCE Releasing To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you select a drive mode or reverse, maintain pressure on the brake pedal until you are ready to start. Engage selector lever position P or R only when the vehicle is stationary.
Page 25 Your BMW at a glance QUICK REFERENCE Steptronic transmission, Sport Turn signal and manual mode Sport/manual mode ▷ On: press the lever past the resistance point. ▷ Off: press the lever past the resistance point in the opposite direction. Sport program: ▷...
Page 26 Your BMW at a glance QUICK REFERENCE Lights and lighting ▷ Fast wiper speed: position 3. Light functions Brief wipe and switching off Symbol Function Front fog lights. Automatic headlight control. Adaptive light functions. Lights off. Daytime running lights. Press the lever down.
Page 27 Your BMW at a glance QUICK REFERENCE Button Function Air flow, manual. Air distribution, manual. Adjusting the sensitivity: Rear window defroster. Turn the thumbwheel on the wiper lever. Seat heating. Cleaning the windshield and headlights Automatic climate control with enhanced features...
Page 28: Connecting A Mobile Phone
Your BMW at a glance QUICK REFERENCE Infotainment The list is narrowed down further with each entry. Select the symbol. Radio Select a town/city from the list. If necessary, enter the street. Control elements Select the street as you would the town/city.
Page 29: Using The Phone
Your BMW at a glance QUICK REFERENCE Apple CarPlay preparation ▷ Compare the control number displayed on the Control Display with the control number on the display of the device. Concept Confirm the control number on the device CarPlay allows certain functions of a compatible and on the Control Display.
Page 30: Adding Engine Oil
Your BMW at a glance QUICK REFERENCE Place the fuel cap in the bracket attached to ter the vehicle has been driven for at least 30 mi‐ the fuel filler flap. nutes. Gasoline Displaying the engine oil level For the best fuel efficiency, the gasoline should On the Control Display: be sulfur-free or very low in sulfur content.
Page 31: Providing Assistance
The BMW Assist Concierge service offers infor‐ mation on events, gas stations or hotels, and provides phone numbers and addresses. Many hotels can be booked directly by the BMW Con‐ cierge service. The Concierge service is part of the optional BMW Assist Response Center.
Page 32 Your BMW at a glance QUICK REFERENCE Teleservices Teleservices are services that help to maintain vehicle mobility. Depending on the equipment version, Teleservi‐ ces comprise the following services: ▷ Roadside Assistance. ▷ Service Request. ▷ Automatic Service Request. ▷ Teleservice Report.
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Page 35: At A Glance
AT A GLANCE Cockpit ......................36 iDrive ......................40 Voice activation system ................49 General settings ..................52 Owner's Manual media ................64 Online Edition for Part no. 01402988977 - II/18...
Page 36: Cockpit
Cockpit AT A GLANCE Cockpit Vehicle features and It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due to the selected options options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and systems. When us‐ This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐...
Page 37 Cockpit AT A GLANCE Automatic headlight control 135 Active Cruise Control: increase dis‐ tance Adaptive light functions 136 High-beam Assistant 137 Cruise control rocker switch Instrument lighting 138 7 Instrument cluster 120 8 Steering wheel buttons, right 5 Steering column stalk, left Entertainment source, see Owner's Manual for Navigation, Entertain‐...
Page 38: In The Vicinity Of The Center Console
Cockpit AT A GLANCE In the vicinity of the center console 1 Control Display 40 8 Parking brake 109 2 Glove compartment 207 PDC Park Distance Control 178 Ventilation 195 Rearview camera 181 Hazard warning system 271 Parking assistant 184 Driving Dynamics Control 166 Central locking system 74 DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 163 5 Radio/CD/multimedia, see Owner's Manual for Navigation, Entertainment and Communi‐...
Page 39: All About The Roofliner
Cockpit AT A GLANCE All about the roofliner Emergency Request, SOS 272 Reading lights 138 Glass sunroof 84 Interior lights 138 Indicator light, front-seat passenger airbag 143 Online Edition for Part no. 01402988977 - II/18...
Page 40: Idrive
iDrive AT A GLANCE iDrive Vehicle features and Control elements options Overview This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ cific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions.
Page 41 iDrive AT A GLANCE Switching on/off automatically The Control Display is switched on automatically after unlocking. In certain situations, the Control Display is switched off automatically, for instance if no op‐ eration is performed on the vehicle for several minutes. Switching on/off manually ▷...
Page 42: Operating With The Controller
iDrive AT A GLANCE Controller without navigation Buttons on the Controller system Button Function General information Press once: call up main menu. The buttons can be used to open the menus di‐ Press twice: display all menu items of rectly. The Controller can be used to select the main menu.
Page 43: Changing Settings
iDrive AT A GLANCE Opening recently used menus All menu items of the main menu are dis‐ played. The recently used menus can be displayed. Select a menu item. Press and hold this button. To move the menu item to the desired posi‐ tion, tilt the Controller to the right or left.
Page 44: Operating Via Touchscreen
iDrive AT A GLANCE : confirm entry. The first entry of the selected letter is dis‐ played. Symbol Function Operating via touchscreen Press the Controller: delete letters or number. Hold the Controller down: delete all General information letters or numbers. The Control Display is equipped with a touch‐...
Page 45 iDrive AT A GLANCE Entering letters and numbers General information Letters and numbers can be entered using the Controller or the touchscreen. The keyboard's display changes automatically. Symbol Function Tapping the symbol: delete the letter or number. Menu items in the Owner's Manual Tapping and holding the symbol for an extended period: delete all letters...
Page 46: Selecting Functions
iDrive AT A GLANCE Selecting functions Function Operation "My Vehicle" Move map. Swipe in the appropriate di‐ "iDrive settings" rection. "Touchpad" Enlarge/shrink Drag in or out on the touch‐ Select desired setting: map. pad with fingers. ▷ "Speller": enter letters and numbers. Display menu.
Page 47: Status Information
iDrive AT A GLANCE Entertainment Select the desired setting. Move the Controller to the left. Symbol Meaning CD/DVD player. Status information Music collection. General information Bluetooth audio. The status field can be found in the upper area of USB audio interface. the Control Display.
Page 48 iDrive AT A GLANCE Press and hold the desired button until a signal sounds. Running a function Press button. The function will work immediately. This means, for instance that the number is dialed when a phone number is selected. Displaying the key assignment Touch buttons with finger.
Page 49: Voice Activation System
Voice activation system AT A GLANCE Voice activation system Vehicle features and Requirements options Via the Control Display, set a language that is also supported by the voice activation system so This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ that the spoken commands can be identified. cific and optional features offered with the series.
Page 50: Possible Commands
Voice activation system AT A GLANCE Example: opening the tone Voice command response is activated on the smartphone. settings Release the button. The commands of the menu items are spoken If activation is successful, a confirmation ap‐ just as they are selected via the Controller. pears on the Control Display.
Page 51: Information On Emergency Requests
Voice activation system AT A GLANCE Information on Emergency Activating voice recognition via the server Requests The voice recognition feature via the server pro‐ vides a dictation function and a natural method of Do not use the voice activation system to initiate entering destinations while improving the quality an Emergency Request.
Page 52: General Settings
General settings AT A GLANCE General settings Vehicle features and "Time zone:" Select the desired setting. options The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐ rently used. This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ cific and optional features offered with the series. Setting the time It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.
Page 53: Activating/Deactivating The Display Of The Current Vehicle Position
Concept "iDrive settings" "Date and time" If vehicle location has been activated, the current vehicle position can be displayed in the BMW "Date:" Connected app or in the ConnectedDrive cus‐ Turn the Controller until the desired day is tomer portal.
Page 54: Control Display
General settings AT A GLANCE Control Display Select the desired menu and the desired content. The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐ Brightness rently used. Via iDrive: "My Vehicle" Messages "iDrive settings" "Displays" Concept "Control display" The menu centrally displays all messages arriv‐ "Brightness"...
Page 55: Data Protection
Phone book. The vehicle offers different functions, whose use ▷ Online data, for instance Favorites, cookies. requires a data transfer to BMW or a service pro‐ vider. The data transfer can be deactivated for ▷ Office data, for instance voice notes.
Page 56: Safety Information
General settings AT A GLANCE "OK" Function Connec‐ Exit and lock the vehicle. tion type After 15 minutes, the deletion process is com‐ USB storage device: USB. pleted. Exporting and importing driver If not all of the data was deleted, repeat the dele‐ profiles.
Page 57: Compatible Devices
General settings AT A GLANCE Compatible devices Switching on Bluetooth Via iDrive: General information "My Vehicle" Information on mobile devices compatible with "iDrive settings" the vehicle can be found at www.bmwusa.com/ "Mobile devices" bluetooth. "Settings" Malfunctions may occur with devices not listed or deviating software versions.
Page 58 General settings AT A GLANCE ▷ "Telephone" ▷ The mobile phone is in power-save mode or has only a limited remaining battery life. ▷ "Bluetooth® audio" Charge mobile phone. ▷ "Apps" Why does the mobile phone no longer react? ▷ "Apple CarPlay"...
Page 59 General settings AT A GLANCE ▷ The strength of the Bluetooth signal on the ▷ Protect the USB storage device against me‐ mobile phone can be adjusted, depending on chanical damage. the mobile phone. ▷ Due to the large number of USB media avail‐ ▷...
Page 60: Internet Connection
General settings AT A GLANCE Internet connection With the first Internet usage via the Internet hot‐ spot, data volume must be purchased from a service provider. General information All devices connected via the Internet hotspot Up to 8 devices can be connected with the Inter‐ use this data volume.
Page 61: Managing Mobile Devices
Operation "My Vehicle" For more information, see the Integrated Own‐ "iDrive settings" er's Manual, Online Owner's Manual, BMW Driv‐ er's Guide app or the Owner's Manual for Navi‐ "Mobile devices" gation, Entertainment, and Communication. A symbol indicates, for which function a device is used.
Page 62: Software Update
Via iDrive: tained up-to-date via regular vehicle software up‐ dates. "My Vehicle" Updates and related current information is availa‐ "iDrive settings" ble at www.bmw.com/update. "Mobile devices" Select device. Displaying the installed software "Connect device" version The functions that were assigned to the device...
Page 63 General settings AT A GLANCE 5. ▷ Via iDrive: "Previous version" The previous software version is restored. "My Vehicle" ▷ "Default software settings" "iDrive settings" The first software version is restored. "Software update" "Remove software" "Show current version" "OK" If an update has been carried out before, select the desired version to display additional informa‐...
Page 64: Owner's Manual Media
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle, re‐ "Owner's Manual" fer to page 64. Select the required method of accessing the ▷ BMW Driver’s Guide app, refer to page 65. contents. ▷ Online Owner's Manual, refer to page 66. There are different features, refer to page 67, Scrolling through the owner's in each of the different media formats.
Page 65 Owner's Manual on the Control Display and BMW Driver's Guide app to alternate between the two displays: Concept Press button. The BMW Driver's Guide app specifically de‐ "Owner's Manual" scribes features and functions found in the vehi‐ Select the desired page in the Owner's cle.
Page 66: Media Components
Owner's Manual media AT A GLANCE Operating systems and language Additional information on availability, refer to page 67. The app is available for the iOS and Android op‐ erating systems. Quick Reference Guide The Owner's Manual is downloaded in the lan‐ The Quick Reference Guide provides information guage of the device.
Page 67: Key Features
Owner's Manual media AT A GLANCE Key features Printed Integrated Online All equipment included. — — — Equipment included in vehicle. — Quick Reference Guide. Search by illustrations. — Frequently asked questions. — — Quick links. — — Videos. — Smart Scan.
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Page 69 CONTROLS Opening and closing ................. 70 Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel ............87 Transporting children safely ..............99 Driving ....................... 104 Displays ..................... 120 Lights ......................134 Safety ......................140 Driving stability control systems ............163 Driving comfort ..................169 Climate control ..................
Page 70: Controls
Opening and closing CONTROLS Opening and closing Vehicle features and WARNING options Unlocking from the inside is only possible with special knowledge. This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ Persons who spend a lengthy time in the vehi‐ cific and optional features offered with the series. cle while being exposed to extreme tempera‐...
Page 71 Opening and closing CONTROLS Locking 3 Unlocking the tailgate Close the driver's door. 4 Panic mode Press button on the remote control. Unlocking The following functions are executed: Press button on the remote control. ▷ All doors, the tailgate, and the fuel filler flap are being locked.
Page 72: Panic Mode
Opening and closing CONTROLS Safety information cover with a lever movement of the integrated key, arrow 2. WARNING Body parts can be jammed when operating the tailgate. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that the area of movement of the tailgate is clear during opening and closing.
Page 73 Opening and closing CONTROLS Malfunction Starting the engine via emergency detection of the remote control General information A Check Control message is displayed. Remote control detection by the vehicle may malfunction under the following circumstances: ▷ The battery of the remote control is dis‐ charged.
Page 74 Opening and closing CONTROLS Persons who spend a lengthy time in the vehi‐ The other doors must be unlocked or locked cle while being exposed to extreme tempera‐ from the inside. tures are at risk of injury or death. Do not lock the vehicle from the outside when there are Alarm system people in it.
Page 75: Comfort Access
Opening and closing CONTROLS Opening Unlocking ▷ Press button to unlock the doors to‐ gether, and then pull the door handle above the armrest. ▷ On the door to be opened, pull the door han‐ dle twice: the first time unlocks the door, the second time opens it.
Page 76: Open Tailgate
Opening and closing CONTROLS Closing NOTE During opening, the tailgate pivots back and up. There is a risk of damage to property. Make sure that the area of movement of the tailgate is clear during opening and closing. Opening Touch the surface on the door handle of the driv‐ er's or front passenger door, arrow, with your fin‐...
Page 77 Opening and closing CONTROLS Opening and closing Wet or snowy conditions may disrupt the locking request recognition function on the door han‐ dles. Opening from the outside In the case of a malfunction, unlock and lock the vehicle using the buttons of the remote control or using the integrated key, refer to page 73.
Page 78: Driver Profile
Opening and closing CONTROLS Locking separately General information There are three driver profiles with which per‐ General information sonal vehicle settings can be stored. Every re‐ mote control has one of these driver profiles as‐ The switch in the glove compartment decouples signed.
Page 79 Opening and closing CONTROLS Using a guest profile ▷ Unlocking and locking. ▷ Lights. The guest profile is for individual settings that are stored in none of the three personal driver pro‐ ▷ Climate control. files. ▷ Radio. Via iDrive: ▷...
Page 80: System Limits
Opening and closing CONTROLS Exporting driver profiles Displaying driver profiles during start Most settings of the active driver profile can be exported. The driver profiles can be displayed during each start to select the desired profile. Exporting is helpful when storing and retrieving personal settings, for instance before delivering Via iDrive: the vehicle to a workshop.
Page 81: Automatic Locking
Opening and closing CONTROLS "Doors/Key" The most recent position is independent of the positions saved via the seat memory. "Driver's door" or "All doors" Select desired setting: Confirmation signals from the ▷ "Driver's door only" vehicle Only the driver's door and the fuel filler Via iDrive: flap are unlocked.
Page 82: Switching On/Off
Opening and closing CONTROLS ▷ Unauthorized opening of a door, the hood or ▷ Press button on the remote control the tailgate. and hold for at least 3 seconds. ▷ Movements in the car's interior. ▷ Briefly press the button on the remote control three times in succession.
Page 83: Power Windows
Opening and closing CONTROLS Power windows Interior motion sensor The windows and the glass sunroof must be closed for the system to function properly. Safety information Avoiding unintentional alarms WARNING General information When operating the windows, body parts and objects can be jammed. There is a risk of injury The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor or risk of damage to property.
Page 84: Glass Sunroof, Electric
Opening and closing CONTROLS Glass sunroof, electric The window closes while the switch is being held. General information ▷ Pull the switch beyond the resistance point. The glass sunroof is ready for operation when the ignition is switched on. The window closes automatically if the door is closed.
Page 85: Comfort Position
Opening and closing CONTROLS Holding down the switch The glass sunroof closes with limited jam opens the glass sunroof and protection. If the closing force exceeds a spe‐ sun protection together. cific threshold, closing is interrupted. The glass sunroof closes while the switch is being held.
Page 86 Opening and closing CONTROLS Initializing the system Press the switch up and hold it until initialization is complete. Initialization begins within 15 seconds. ▷ If the glass sunroof is closed, it opens then closes again. ▷ If the glass sunroof is open, it first closes, then opens and closes again.
Page 87: Seats, Mirrors, And Steering Wheel
Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel CONTROLS Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel Vehicle features and WARNING options With a backrest inclined too far to the rear, the efficacy of safety gear, including safety belts This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ can no longer be ensured. There is a risk of cific and optional features offered with the series.
Page 88 Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel CONTROLS Backrest tilt 6 Height 7 Backrest tilt Forward/backward Pull the lever and apply your weight to the back‐ rest or lift it off, as necessary. Seat tilt Pull the lever and slide the seat in the desired di‐ rection.
Page 89: Thigh Support
Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel CONTROLS Overview Seat tilt 1 Memory function Move switch up or down. 2 Backrest width Backrest tilt 3 Lumbar support 4 Backrest tilt 5 Forward/backward, height, seat tilt Forward/backward Move switch forward or backward. Thigh support Push switch forward or backward.
Page 90: Front Seat Heating
Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel CONTROLS ▷ Press the front/rear section of Seat heating the button: The curvature is increased/ Switching on decreased. Press button once for each temperature ▷ Press the upper/lower section level. of the button: The maximum temperature is reached when The curvature is shifted up/ three LEDs are lit.
Page 91: Safety Belts
Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel CONTROLS Manual length adjustment ▷ Press and hold this button until the seat has moved to the desired posi‐ tion. Releasing the button stops window/ Comfort entry roof movement. The comfort entry contains a memory function ▷...
Page 92 Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel CONTROLS Safety information Correct use of safety belts ▷ Wear the safety belt twist-free and tight to your body over your lap and shoulders. WARNING ▷ Wear the safety belt deep on your hips over Use of a safety belt to buckle more than one your lap.
Page 93: Front Head Restraints
Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel CONTROLS reminder can also be activated if objects are ▷ Do not use any accessories, for instance placed on the front passenger seat. pillows, while driving. Adjusting the height Front head restraints Safety information WARNING A missing protective effect due to removed or not correctly adjusted head restraints can cause injuries in the head and neck area.
Page 94: Rear Head Restraints
Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel CONTROLS Rear head restraints Height Settings Safety information WARNING A missing protective effect due to removed or not correctly adjusted head restraints can cause injuries in the head and neck area. There is a risk of injury. ▷...
Page 95: Memory Function
Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel CONTROLS Safety information WARNING Using the memory function while driving can lead to unexpected movements of the seat. Ve‐ hicle control could be lost. There is a risk of an accident. Only retrieve the memory function when the vehicle is stationary.
Page 96: Calling Up Settings
Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel CONTROLS Calling up settings dent. Estimate the distance to the traffic behind by looking over your shoulder. The stored position is called up automatically. Press selected button 1 or 2. Overview The procedure stops when a switch for setting the seat or one of the memory buttons is pressed.
Page 97 Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel CONTROLS Interior mirror, manually Folding is only possible up to a speed of approx. 15 mph/20 km/h. dimmable Folding the mirrors in and out is helpful in the fol‐ lowing situations: Flip lever ▷ In vehicle washes. ▷...
Page 98: Heated Steering Wheel
Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel CONTROLS Interior mirror, automatic Settings dimming feature Overview Fold the lever down. Move the steering wheel to the preferred height and angle to suit your seating position. Photocells are used for control: Fold the lever back up. ▷...
Page 99: Transporting Children Safely
Transporting children safely CONTROLS Transporting children safely Vehicle features and It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due to the selected options options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and systems. When us‐ This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐...
Page 100: On The Front Passenger Seat
Transporting children safely CONTROLS Safety information backrest tilt for all affected backrests and cor‐ rectly adjust the seats. Make sure that seats and backrests are securely engaged or locked. WARNING If possible, adjust the height of the head re‐ Active front-seat passenger airbags can injure a straints or remove them.
Page 101: Child Seat Security
Transporting children safely CONTROLS and bring it as far up as possible to obtain the Allow the belt strap to be pulled in com‐ best possible position for the belt and to offer pletely. optimal protection in the event of an accident. If the upper anchorage of the safety belt is lo‐...
Page 102: Child Restraint Systems With Tether Strap
Transporting children safely CONTROLS Position WARNING Symbol Meaning If the rear backrest is not locked, the protective effect of the child restraint system is limited or The corresponding symbol there is none. In particular situations, for in‐ shows the mounts for the lower stance braking maneuvers or in case of an acci‐...
Page 103 Transporting children safely CONTROLS 5 Rear window shelf 6 Seat backrest 7 Upper retaining strap Attaching the upper retaining strap to the anchor Remove the anchor cover. Raise the head restraint. Guide the upper retaining strap between or along both sides of the supports of the head restraint to the anchor.
Page 104: Driving
Driving CONTROLS Driving Vehicle features and Ignition off options Steptronic transmission: press the Start/Stop button again without stepping on the brake. Manual transmission: press the Start/Stop button This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ again without stepping on the clutch pedal. cific and optional features offered with the series.
Page 105: Starting The Engine
Driving CONTROLS If the engine is not running and the ignition is switched on: the system automatically activates WARNING radio-ready state when the door is opened if the An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and lights are switched off or the daytime running possibly roll away.
Page 106: Engine Stop
Driving CONTROLS Manual transmission ▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope, turn the front wheels in the direction of the curb. Starting the engine ▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope, Depress the brake pedal. also secure the vehicle, for instance with a Press on the clutch pedal and shift to neutral.
Page 107 Driving CONTROLS function is active, it is available when the vehicle ▷ The external temperature is high and auto‐ is traveling faster than about 3 mph/5 km/h. matic climate control is running. ▷ The car's interior has not yet been heated or Engine stop cooled to the required level.
Page 108: Automatic Deactivation
Driving CONTROLS Functional limitations The engine can only be stopped or started via the Start/Stop button. Even if driving off was not intended, the deacti‐ ▷ LED goes out: auto Start/Stop function is ac‐ vated engine starts up automatically in the fol‐ tivated.
Page 109: Parking Brake
Driving CONTROLS Parking brake Releasing Safety information WARNING An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and possibly roll away. There is a risk of an accident. Before exiting, secure the vehicle against roll‐ ing. In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured Raise lever slightly, press the button and guide against rolling away, follow the following: the lever down.
Page 110: Washer/Wiper System
Driving CONTROLS Safety information Via iDrive: "My Vehicle" WARNING "Vehicle settings" If the wipers start moving in the folded away "Lighting" state, body parts can be jammed or damage "Exterior lighting" may occur to parts of the vehicle. There is a risk "One-touch turn signal"...
Page 111 Driving CONTROLS Switching off and brief wipe Activating Press the lever up once from its standard posi‐ Press the lever down. tion, arrow 1. ▷ Switching off: press the lever down until it Wiping is started. reaches its standard position. The LED in the wiper lever is illuminated.
Page 112 Driving CONTROLS Windshield and headlight Fold-away position of the wipers washer system Concept Safety information The fold-out position enables the wipers to be folded away from the windshield. WARNING General information The washer fluid can freeze onto the window at Important, for instance when changing the wiper low temperatures and obstruct the view.
Page 113: Washer Fluid
U.S. EPA and many individual states; do not exceed the allowable washer fluid dilution ratio limits that apply. Follow the usage instructions on the washer fluid container. Use of BMW’s Windshield Washer Concentrate or the equivalent is recommended. WARNING Folding down the wipers Washer fluid can ignite and catch fire on con‐...
Page 114: Manual Transmission
Driving CONTROLS ▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope, turn the front wheels in the direction of the NOTE curb. Mixing different windshield washer concen‐ ▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope, trates or antifreeze can damage the washing also secure the vehicle, for instance with a system.
Page 115: Selector Lever Positions
Driving CONTROLS Rolling or pushing the vehicle Reverse R Engage selector lever position R only when the In some situations, the vehicle is to roll without vehicle is stationary. its own power, for instance in a vehicle wash, or be pushed. Neutral N Switch on the ignition.
Page 116 Driving CONTROLS Engaging selector lever position P selector lever position P to another selector lever position. Engaging selector lever position D, N, R A selector lever lock prevents the following faulty operation: ▷ Unintentional shifting into selector lever posi‐ tion R. ▷...
Page 117 Driving CONTROLS Manual mode M/S If there is a malfunction, you may not be able to change the selector lever position. Concept Electronically unlock the transmission lock, if needed, refer to page 118. Manual gear-shifting is possible in manual mode. Kickdown Activating manual mode Kickdown is used to achieve maximum driving...
Page 118: Shift Paddles
Driving CONTROLS Depending on the BMW M drive configuration, Continuous manual mode this function is active independently of the In selector lever position S, actuating a shift pad‐ above-specified conditions. dle switches into manual mode permanently. In addition, there is no downshifting for kick‐...
Page 119 Driving CONTROLS Engaging selector lever position N Functional requirements Press and hold down brake pedal. Launch Control is available when the engine is at operating temperature. The engine is at operat‐ Press the Start/Stop button. The starter must ing temperature after an uninterrupted trip of at audibly start.
Page 120: Displays
Displays CONTROLS Displays Vehicle features and It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due to the selected options options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and systems. When us‐ This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ ing these functions and systems, the applicable cific and optional features offered with the series.
Page 121: Check Control
Displays CONTROLS Check Control Airbag system Airbag system and belt tensioner are not working. Concept Have the vehicle checked immediately The Check Control system monitors functions in by a dealer’s service center or another qualified the vehicle and notifies you of malfunctions in service center or repair shop.
Page 122 Displays CONTROLS Vehicle detection, Active Cruise Control Flat Tire Monitor FTM Indicator light illuminates: a vehicle has The Flat Tire Monitor signals a loss of been detected ahead of you. tire inflation pressure in a tire. Indicator light flashes: the conditions are Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.
Page 123 Displays CONTROLS Emissions are deteriorating. Have the High-beam Assistant vehicle checked as soon as possible. High-beam Assistant is switched on. ▷ The warning light flashes under certain cir‐ High beams are switched on and off au‐ cumstances: tomatically depending on the traffic sit‐ This indicates that there is excessive misfiring uation.
Page 124: Fuel Gauge
Contact a dealer’s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop. Some Check Control messages are hidden auto‐ ▷ "BMW Roadside Assistance" matically after approx. 20 seconds. The Check Control messages are stored and can be dis‐ Contact Roadside Assistance.
Page 125: External Temperature
Displays CONTROLS Odometer and trip Display odometer The external temperature is dis‐ played in the instrument cluster. Display ▷ Odometer, arrow 1. ▷ Trip odometer, arrow 2. Time The time is displayed in the in‐ strument cluster. Show/reset miles The time can be set on the Con‐ Press the button.
Page 126: Current Fuel Consumption
Displays CONTROLS Safety information Via iDrive: "My Vehicle" NOTE "iDrive settings" With a driving range of less than "Displays" 30 miles/50 km the engine may no longer have "Instrument panel" sufficient fuel. Engine functions are not en‐ "Additional indicators" sured anymore. There is a risk of damage to property.
Page 127: Gear Shift Indicator
Displays CONTROLS Via iDrive: You can check when your dealer’s service center was notified. "My Vehicle" Via iDrive: "Vehicle status" "My Vehicle" "Service required" "Vehicle status" Required maintenance procedures and le‐ gally mandated inspections are displayed. "Teleservice Call" Select an entry to call up detailed information. Gear shift indicator Symbols Concept...
Page 128: Speed Limit Info
Displays CONTROLS Steptronic transmission: Overview displaying Camera Example Description Fuel efficient gear is set. Shift into fuel efficient gear. Speed Limit Info The camera is installed near the interior mirror. Keep the windshield in front of the interior mirror Speed Limit Info clean and clear.
Page 129: Selection Lists
Displays CONTROLS Activating a list and adjusting ▷ When driving very close to the vehicle in front of you. the setting ▷ When driving toward bright lights or strong reflections. ▷ When the windshield in front of the interior mirror is fogged over, dirty or covered by a sticker, etc.
Page 130: Selecting Information
Displays CONTROLS Calling up information on the Info Selecting information Display You can select what information from the On‐ board Computer is to be displayed on the Info Display of the instrument cluster. Via iDrive: "My Vehicle" "iDrive settings" "Displays" "Instrument panel"...
Page 131 Displays CONTROLS Resetting average values Onboard Computer on the Control Display Concept The Onboard Computer displays different vehi‐ cle data on the Control Display, such as average values. General information Two types of Onboard Computers are available Press and hold button on turn signal lever. on the Control Display: ▷...
Page 132: Sport Displays
Displays CONTROLS ▷ "Reset": all values are reset. Turn the Controller until the desired speed is displayed. ▷ "Automatic reset": all values are reset approx. 4 hours after the vehicle has Press the Controller. come to a standstill. Activating/deactivating the If necessary, "OK"...
Page 133 Displays CONTROLS ▷ "Check Control": Check Control mes‐ sages are stored in the background and can be displayed on the Control Display. Display‐ ing stored Check Control messages, refer to page 124. ▷ "Service required": Displaying service requirements, refer to page 126. ▷...
Page 134: Lights
Lights CONTROLS Lights Vehicle features and Symbol Function options Parking lights. This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ Low beams. cific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due to the selected Instrument lighting.
Page 135: Welcome Lights And Headlight Courtesy Delay Feature
Lights CONTROLS Canada: roadside parking light "Exterior lighting" "Welcome lights" Concept The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐ The vehicle can be illuminated on one side. rently used. Switching on Headlight courtesy delay feature General information The low beams stay illuminated for a particular time if the high beams are switched on after radio-ready state is switched off.
Page 136: Adaptive Light Functions
Lights CONTROLS Adaptive light functions Activating Position of switch: Concept The indicator light in the instrument cluster is il‐ luminated when the low beams are switched on. Adaptive light functions enable dynamic illumina‐ tion of the roadway. System limits General information The automatic headlight control cannot serve as a substitute for your personal judgment of light‐...
Page 137: Adaptive Headlight Range Control
Lights CONTROLS Adaptive headlight range The indicator light in the instrument clus‐ ter is illuminated when the low beams are control switched on. The headlights are automatically switched be‐ The adaptive headlight range control compen‐ tween low beams and high beams. sates for acceleration and braking operations in order not to blind the oncoming traffic and to The blue indicator light in the instrument...
Page 138: Fog Lights
Lights CONTROLS Fog lights Interior lights Front fog lights General information Depending on the equipment, the interior lights, Concept footwell lights, entry lights, and courtesy lights are controlled automatically. The front fog lights work alongside the low beams to illuminate a wider area of the roadway. Thumbwheel for the instrument lighting controls brightness of some of these features.
Page 139 Lights CONTROLS Ambient light General information Depending on the equipment version, lighting can be adjusted for some lights in the car's inte‐ rior. Selecting color scheme Via iDrive: "My Vehicle" "Vehicle settings" "Lighting" "Interior lighting" "Ambient lighting" Select the desired setting. Setting the brightness Depending on the equipment, the brightness of the ambient light can be adjusted via the thumb‐...
Page 140: Safety
Safety CONTROLS Safety Vehicle features and It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due to the selected options options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and systems. When us‐ This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ ing these functions and systems, the applicable cific and optional features offered with the series.
Page 141: Knee Airbag
Vehicle modifications for a person with disabili‐ ▷ Keep a distance from the airbags. ties may affect the air bag system; contact BMW Customer Relations for further information. ▷ Always grasp the steering wheel on the steering wheel rim.
Page 142: Automatic Deactivation Of The Front-Seat Passenger Airbags
Safety CONTROLS Safety information WARNING Improperly executed work can lead to failure, WARNING malfunction or unintentional triggering of the To ensure the front-seat passenger airbag airbag system. In the case of a malfunction, the function, the system must be able to detect airbag system might not trigger as intended de‐...
Page 143: Tire Pressure Monitor (Tpm)
Safety CONTROLS Indicator light for the front-seat Strength of the driver's and passenger airbags front-seat passenger airbag The explosive power that activates driver's/front- seat passenger airbags very much depends on the positions of the driver's/front passenger seat. To maintain the accuracy of this function over the long term, calibrate the front seats as soon as a respective message appears on the Control Display.
Page 144: Functional Requirements
Safety CONTROLS General information All wheels green System is active and will issue a warning related Sensors in the tire valves measure the tire infla‐ to the tire inflation pressures stored during the tion pressure and, depending on the model, the last reset.
Page 145 Safety CONTROLS "Tire Pressure Monitor active. See label for Measure recommended pressures." is displayed. Check the tire pressure and correct as You may interrupt this trip at any time. When you needed. continue the reset resumes automatically. Reset the system. Messages If the tire inflation pressure is too General information...
Page 146 Safety CONTROLS Run-flat tires Symbol Possible cause There is a flat tire or a major loss in Safety information tire inflation pressure. No reset was performed for the sys‐ WARNING tem. The system issues a warning Your vehicle handles differently with a run-flat based on the tire inflation pressures with no or low inflation pressure;...
Page 147 Safety CONTROLS Malfunction Vehicle handling with damaged tires Vehicles driven with a damaged tire will handle The yellow warning light flashes and is differently, potentially leading to conditions such then illuminated continuously. A Check as the following: Control message is displayed. It may not ▷...
Page 148 Safety CONTROLS Functional requirements ciency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehi‐ cle's handling and stopping ability. Please note The following conditions must be met for the that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire system; otherwise, reliable flagging of a loss of maintenance, and it is the driver's responsibility tire inflation pressure is not assured: to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-...
Page 149 Safety CONTROLS Start the initialization with: "Perform reset" Check whether the vehicle is fitted with nor‐ mal tires or run-flat tires. Drive away. Run-flat tires, refer to page 244, are labeled The initialization is completed while driving, with a circular symbol containing the letters which can be interrupted at any time.
Page 150: Intelligent Safety
Safety CONTROLS Continued driving with a flat tire Do not continue driving. Contact a dealer’s serv‐ ice center or another qualified service center or If continuing to drive with a damaged tire: repair shop. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐ vers.
Page 151: Switching On/Off
Safety CONTROLS Camera Watch traffic closely and actively intervene where appropriate. WARNING Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a sub‐ stitute for the driver’s personal judgment. Due to its limits, the system might not output warn‐ ings or reactions or these might be output late, incorrectly, or without justification.
Page 152: Approach Control Warning With City Light Braking Function
Safety CONTROLS Approach control warning Detection range with City light braking function Concept The system can help prevent accidents. If an ac‐ cident cannot be prevented, the system will help reduce the collision speed. The system sounds a warning before an immi‐ Objects that the system can detect are taken nent collision and activates brakes independ‐...
Page 153 Safety CONTROLS Overview Setting the warning time The warning time can be set. Button in the vehicle Via iDrive: "My Vehicle" "Vehicle settings" "Intelligent Safety" "Warning time" Select the desired setting. The selected time is stored for the driver profile currently used.
Page 154 Safety CONTROLS sisted by a minor automatic braking intervention Thus, a system reaction might not come or in a possible risk of collision. might come late. Acute warnings can also be triggered without E.g., the following situations may not be de‐ previous forewarning.
Page 155: Approach Control Warning With Light Braking Function
Safety CONTROLS Approach control warning Safety information with light braking function WARNING The system cannot serve as a substitute for the Concept driver’s personal judgment in assessing visibility The system can help prevent accidents. If an ac‐ and traffic situation. There is a risk of an acci‐ cident cannot be prevented, the system will help dent.
Page 156 Safety CONTROLS Intelligent Safety button The selected time is stored for the profile cur‐ rently used. Radar sensor Warning with braking function A radar sensor is located in the front bumper for Display detecting vehicles on the road ahead of the vehi‐ cle.
Page 157: Person Warning With City Light Braking Function
Safety CONTROLS tions of the detection range and functional re‐ ▷ Slow moving vehicles when you approach strictions. them at high speed. The warning prompts the driver to react. During ▷ Vehicles that suddenly swerve in front of you, a warning, the maximum braking force is used. or sharply decelerating vehicles.
Page 158 Safety CONTROLS General information WARNING With sufficient brightness, the system warns Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a sub‐ about possible collision danger with pedestrians stitute for the driver’s personal judgment. Due starting at approx. 6 mph/10 km/h to approx. to its limits, the system might not output warn‐...
Page 159 Safety CONTROLS Camera quick and hard stepping on the brake pedal. If there is a risk of collision, the system may assist with braking. When the vehicle is traveling at a low speed, the vehicle may come to a complete stop.
Page 160: Lane Departure Warning
Safety CONTROLS Safety information ▷ Pedestrians having a body size less than 32 in/80 cm. WARNING Functional limitations The system cannot serve as a substitute for the The system may not be fully functional or may driver’s personal judgment in assessing road not be available in the following situations: and traffic safety.
Page 161: Display In The Instrument Cluster
Safety CONTROLS Camera ▷ When braking hard. ▷ When using the turn signal. System limits Safety information WARNING The system can react not at all, too late, incor‐ rectly, or without justification due to the system The camera is installed near the interior mirror. limits.
Page 162: Brake Force Display
Safety CONTROLS Brake force display Function The system is switched on each time the engine is started and cannot be switched off. Concept After travel has begun, the system monitors cer‐ Additional brake lights indicate emergency brak‐ tain aspects of the driver's behavior, so that de‐ ing to the traffic behind.
Page 163: Driving Stability Control Systems
Driving stability control systems CONTROLS Driving stability control systems Vehicle features and DSC Dynamic Stability options Control This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ Concept cific and optional features offered with the series. Within the physical limits, the system helps to It also describes features that are not necessarily keep the vehicle on a steady course by reducing available in your vehicle, e.
Page 164: Dtc Dynamic Traction Control
Driving stability control systems CONTROLS damage to property. Do not deactivate DSC The steering and, depending on the equipment, Dynamic Stability Control when driving with suspension are tuned for sporty driving. roof load. Activating DSC Overview Press button. DSC OFF and the DSC OFF indicator Button in the vehicle light go out.
Page 165: Adaptive Chassis
Driving stability control systems CONTROLS Deactivating/activating DTC SPORT Dynamic Traction Control Consistently sporty control of the shock absorb‐ ers for greater driving agility. Activating DTC SPORT+ Press button. Consistently sporty control of the shock absorb‐ TRACTION is displayed in the instru‐ ers for greater driving agility when driving with ment cluster and the indicator light for DSC OFF limited driving stabilization.
Page 166: Driving Dynamics Control
Driving stability control systems CONTROLS Furthermore, the steering force adapts according ▷ If the adaptive chassis fails. to the driving program, so that a direct, sporty ▷ Failure of DSC Dynamic Stability Control. feel or a comfortable steering response is con‐ ▷...
Page 167 Driving stability control systems CONTROLS The DSC OFF indicator light is illumi‐ In certain situations, the system automatically nated: Dynamic Traction Control DTC is changes to the NORMAL program, automatic activated. program change, refer to page 166. ECO PRO SPORT Concept Concept ECO PRO provides consistent tuning to mini‐...
Page 168: Drive-Off Assistant
Driving stability control systems CONTROLS Displays Program selection Pressing the button displays a list of the selectable programs. De‐ pending on your vehicle's optional features, the list in the instrument cluster can differ from the illustra‐ tion shown. Selected program The instrument cluster displays the selected program.
Page 169: Driving Comfort
Driving comfort CONTROLS Driving comfort Vehicle features and Safety information options WARNING This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ The system cannot serve as a substitute for the cific and optional features offered with the series. driver’s personal judgment in assessing the It also describes features that are not necessarily traffic situation.
Page 170 Driving comfort CONTROLS WARNING Risk of accident due to too high speed differen‐ ces to other vehicles, for instance in the follow‐ ing situations: ▷ When fast approaching a slowly moving vehicle. ▷ Vehicle suddenly swerving into own lane. ▷ When fast approaching standing vehicles. Always keep radar sensor clean and unob‐...
Page 171 Driving comfort CONTROLS Setting the speed ▷ If interrupted: press once. The displays go out. The stored desired speed is Maintaining/storing the speed deleted. Interrupting manually Press button on the steering wheel. If interrupting the system while stationary, press on the brake pedal at the same time. Interrupting automatically The system is automatically interrupted in the Press the rocker switch up or down once while...
Page 172: Continuing Cruise Control
Driving comfort CONTROLS ▷ Each time the rocker switch is pressed to the Make sure that the difference between current point of resistance, the desired speed in‐ speed and stored speed is not too large before creases or decreases by approx. calling up the stored speed.
Page 173 Driving comfort CONTROLS Symbol flashes red and a signal sounds: Distance display Brake and make an evasive maneuver, if Distance 1 necessary. System limits Distance 2 Detection range Distance 3 Distance 4 This value is set automatically after the system is switched on. The system has been interrupted or distance control is temporarily sup‐...
Page 174 Driving comfort CONTROLS Swerving vehicles Cornering A vehicle driving in front of you is not detected If the desired speed is too high for a curve, the until it is completely within the same lane as your speed is reduced slightly, although curves can‐ vehicle.
Page 175: Cruise Control
Driving comfort CONTROLS Weather General information The following restrictions can occur under unfav‐ Depending on the driving settings, the features orable weather or light conditions: of the cruise control can change in certain areas. ▷ Poorer vehicle recognition. Safety information ▷...
Page 176 Driving comfort CONTROLS Overview Interrupting automatically The system is automatically interrupted in the Buttons on the steering wheel following situations: ▷ When the driver applies the brakes. Button Function ▷ If the clutch pedal is depressed for a few sec‐ Cruise control on/off, interrupting, re‐...
Page 177 Driving comfort CONTROLS Changing the speed In the following cases, the stored speed value is deleted and cannot be called up again: ▷ When the system is switched off. ▷ When the ignition is switched off. Calling up stored speed Press button on the steering wheel.
Page 178 Driving comfort CONTROLS System limits Safety information Engine power WARNING The desired speed is also maintained downhill, The system cannot serve as a substitute for the but may not be maintained on uphill grades if en‐ driver’s personal judgment in assessing the gine power is insufficient.
Page 179 Driving comfort CONTROLS Ultrasound sensors Automatic deactivation during forward travel Ultrasound sensors of the PDC, The system switches off when a certain driving for instance in the bumpers. distance or speed is exceeded. Switch the system back on, if needed. With front PDC: switching on/off Functional requirements manually...
Page 180 Driving comfort CONTROLS Display "Tone" "Volume settings" "PDC" Set the desired value. The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐ rently used. Visual warning To protect the sides of the vehicle, obstacle markings are displayed on the vehicle at the sides.
Page 181: Rear View Camera
Driving comfort CONTROLS Limits of ultrasonic measurement ▷ In large buildings with right angles and smooth walls, for instance in underground ga‐ Ultrasonic measurements might not function in rages. the following situations: ▷ In automatic vehicle washes. ▷ For small children and animals. ▷...
Page 182 Driving comfort CONTROLS Overview Switch the system back on, if needed. Depending on the vehicle Depending on the vehicle equipment: switching on/off equipment: button in the vehicle manually Press park assistance button. ▷ On: the LED lights up. ▷ Off: the LED goes out. The parking assistance functions are shown on the Control Display.
Page 183 Driving comfort CONTROLS Pathway lines Obstacle marking Pathway lines can be superimposed on the im‐ Depending on the vehicle equipment, obstacle age of the rearview camera. markings can be faded into the image of the rearview camera. Pathway lines help you to estimate the space re‐ quired when parking and maneuvering on level The colored thresholds of the obstacle markings roads.
Page 184: Display Settings
Driving comfort CONTROLS Parking assistant Display settings Brightness Concept With the rearview camera switched on: Move the Controller to the left, if needed. Select the symbol. Turn the Controller until the desired setting is reached, and press the Controller. Contrast With the rearview camera switched on: Move the Controller to the left, if needed.
Page 185 Driving comfort CONTROLS Safety information Ultrasound sensors WARNING The system cannot serve as a substitute for the driver’s personal judgment in assessing the traffic situation. Based on the limits of the sys‐ tem, it cannot independently react to all traffic situations.
Page 186 Driving comfort CONTROLS Parking space search and system ▷ Minimum depth: your vehicle's length. status The depth of diagonal parking spaces must be estimated by the driver. Due to technical limitations, the system is only able to approxi‐ mate the depth of diagonal parking spaces. For parking ▷...
Page 187: Switching Off
Driving comfort CONTROLS Parking using the parking ▷ If the vehicle speed exceeds approx. 6 mph/10 km/h. assistant ▷ Possibly on snow-covered or slippery road surfaces. Parking ▷ When there are obstacles that are hard to Press the park assistance button or overcome, such as curbs.
Page 188 Driving comfort CONTROLS garding the system limits and actively intervene ▷ With moving objects. if needed. ▷ With elevated, protruding objects such as ledges or cargo. ▷ With objects with corners and sharp edges. No parking assistance ▷ With objects with a fine surface structure The parking assistant does not offer assistance such as fences.
Page 189: Climate Control
Climate control CONTROLS Climate control Vehicle features and Interior air quality options The air quality inside the vehicle is improved by an emissions-tested interior, a microfilter, and a This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ climate-control system for regulating tempera‐ cific and optional features offered with the series. ture, air flow, and recirculated-air mode.
Page 190 Climate control CONTROLS 9 Recirculated-air mode 10 Interior temperature sensor Climate control functions in The car's interior can only be cooled with the en‐ gine running. detail Switching on/off Switching the system on/off Press button. Switching on The LED is illuminated with air condi‐ Press any button except for the following: tioning switched on.
Page 191 Climate control CONTROLS Recirculated-air mode Controlling the air distribution manually Concept Concept You may react to unpleasant odors or pollutants in the immediate environment by temporarily The air distribution for climate control can be ad‐ suspending the supply of outside air. The system justed manually.
Page 192: Automatic Climate Control With Enhanced Features
Climate control CONTROLS Automatic climate control with enhanced features 1 Seat heating, left 90 10 Air distribution, right 2 Temperature, left 11 Air flow, AUTO intensity 3 AUTO program 12 Air distribution, left 4 Display 13 Rear window defroster 5 Maximum cooling 14 Interior temperature sensor —...
Page 193 Climate control CONTROLS Maximum cooling by using the maximum cooling or heating power, and then keeps it constant. Concept Settings The system is set to the lowest temperature, op‐ timum air flow and recirculated-air mode. Turn the ring to set the desired temperature.
Page 194 Climate control CONTROLS In the AUTO program, the air flow may be re‐ Recirculated-air mode switches off automatically duced during a phone call on the hands-free sys‐ at low external temperatures after a certain tem. amount of time in order to avoid window fogging. If the windows are fogged over, switch off the re‐...
Page 195 Climate control CONTROLS Ventilation ▷ Windows, upper body region and floor area: driver's side only. If the windows are fogged over, press the AUTO Front ventilation button to utilize the condensation sensor. Defrosting windows and removing condensation Concept Ice and condensation are quickly removed from the windshield and the front side windows.
Page 196: Parked-Car Ventilation
Climate control CONTROLS Ventilation in the rear ▷ Battery is sufficiently charged. If parked-car ventilation is switched on, the vehicle battery will be discharged. Thus, limit the maximum activation time to save the ve‐ hicle battery. The system will be available again after the engine is started or after a short trip.
Page 197 Climate control CONTROLS The symbol on the automatic climate control flashes when the system has been switched on. The system will only be switched on within the next 24 hours. After that, it needs to be reacti‐ vated. Online Edition for Part no. 01402988977 - II/18...
Page 198: Interior Equipment
Interior equipment CONTROLS Interior equipment Vehicle features and movement of the respective system is clear during programming and operation. Also follow options the safety information of the hand-held trans‐ mitter. This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ cific and optional features offered with the series. Compatibility It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.
Page 199: Reprogramming Individual Buttons
Interior equipment CONTROLS Programming Special feature of the rolling code wireless system General information If you are unable to operate the system after re‐ peated programming, please check if the system Switch on the ignition. to be controlled features a rolling code radio sys‐ Initial setup: tem.
Page 200: Operation
Interior equipment CONTROLS As soon as the interior mirror LED starts within receiving range of the system until the flashing slowly, hold the hand-held transmit‐ function is activated. The interior mirror LED ter for the system to be controlled approx. 1 stays lit while the wireless signal is being trans‐...
Page 201 Interior equipment CONTROLS Setting the compass zones ▷ 9 to 12 seconds: left/right-hand steering set‐ ting. Sets the particular compass zones on the vehicle ▷ 12 to 15 seconds: language setting. so that the compass operates correctly; refer to World map with compass zones. World map with magnetic zones Procedure ▷...
Page 202: Sun Visor
Interior equipment CONTROLS Left/right-hand steering Installing The digital compass is already set for right or left-hand steering at the factory. Setting the language Press and hold the control button for approx. 12 to 13 seconds. Briefly press the control button again to switch between English "E"...
Page 203: Safety Information
Interior equipment CONTROLS Safety information WARNING Devices and cables in the unfolding area of the airbags, such as portable navigation devices, can hinder the unfolding of the airbag or be thrown around in the car's interior during un‐ folding. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that devices and cables are not in the airbag's area Slide the cover forward.
Page 204: Usb Interface
Interior equipment CONTROLS General information Follow the information regarding the connection of mobile devices to the USB interface in the section on USB connections, refer to page 59. In the center armrest Remove the socket or cigarette lighter cover. Rear center console A USB interface is located in the center armrest.
Page 205: Cargo Area
Interior equipment CONTROLS Cargo area sure that the child restraint system fits securely against the backrest. If possible, adjust the backrest tilt for all affected backrests and cor‐ Enlarging the cargo area rectly adjust the seats. Make sure that seats and backrests are securely engaged or locked.
Page 206 Interior equipment CONTROLS Fold back the backrest Return the rear seat backrest to the seating posi‐ tion and engage it. Fold down the center section Reach into the recess and pull the center section forward. Online Edition for Part no. 01402988977 - II/18...
Page 207: Storage Compartments
Storage compartments CONTROLS Storage compartments Vehicle features and ▷ Glove compartment on the driver's side, refer to page 208. options ▷ Compartments in the doors, refer to page 208. This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ ▷ Front storage compartment, in front of the cific and optional features offered with the series.
Page 208: Driver's Side
Storage compartments CONTROLS Opening Opening Pull the handle. Pull the handle. The light in the glove compartment switches on. Closing Closing Fold cover closed. Fold cover closed. Compartments in the doors Locking The glove compartment can be locked with an integrated key to separately secure the tailgate, WARNING refer to page 78, for instance.
Page 209: Center Armrest
Storage compartments CONTROLS Center armrest Storage compartment between the rear seats Front There is a storage compartment between the General information rear seats. A storage compartment is located in the center armrest between the front seats. Cup holders Opening Safety information WARNING Unsuitable containers in the cup holder and hot beverages can damage the cup holder and in‐...
Page 210: Clothes Hooks
Storage compartments CONTROLS General information The clothes hooks are located in the rear. Storage compartments in the cargo area Storage compartment Pull the center armrest forward at the strap. One storage compartment each is located on the To open: press the button. left and right side.
Page 211 Storage compartments CONTROLS Floor net The floor net can also be used to secure the cargo, refer to page 219, and store small parts. Online Edition for Part no. 01402988977 - II/18...
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Page 213: Driving Tips
DRIVING TIPS Things to remember when driving ............214 Loading ..................... 218 Saving fuel ....................221 Online Edition for Part no. 01402988977 - II/18...
Page 214: Things To Remember When Driving
Things to remember when driving DRIVING TIPS Things to remember when driving Vehicle features and Engine, transmission, and axle drive options Up to 1,200 miles/2,000 km This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ Do not exceed the maximum engine and road cific and optional features offered with the series.
Page 215: General Driving Notes
Things to remember when driving DRIVING TIPS General driving notes Mobile communication devices in the vehicle Closing the tailgate WARNING Safety information Vehicle electronics and mobile phones can in‐ fluence one another. There is radiation due to the transmission operations of mobile phones. WARNING There is a risk of injury or risk of damage to An open tailgate protrudes from the vehicle and...
Page 216 Things to remember when driving DRIVING TIPS mum indicated water level and the maximum The heat generated during braking dries brake speed for driving through water. discs and brake pads and protects them against corrosion. In this way braking efficiency will be available Braking safely when you need it.
Page 217: Driving On Racetracks
Things to remember when driving DRIVING TIPS ▷ Infrequent use of the brakes. ▷ Aggressive, acidic, or alkaline cleaning agents. Corrosion buildup on the brake discs will cause a pulsating effect on the brakes in their response - generally this cannot be corrected. Condensation water under the parked vehicle When using the automatic climate control, con‐...
Page 218: Loading
Loading DRIVING TIPS Loading Vehicle features and WARNING options Improperly stowed objects can shift and be thrown into the car's interior, for instance in the This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ event of an accident or during braking and eva‐ cific and optional features offered with the series.
Page 219: Lashing Eyes In The Cargo Area
Loading DRIVING TIPS cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in ▷ Larger and heavy cargo: secure with cargo Step 4. straps. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to your ve‐ Lashing eyes in the cargo hicle.
Page 220: Roof-Mounted Luggage Rack
Loading DRIVING TIPS Roof-mounted luggage have a major effect on vehicle handling and steering response. rack Therefore, note the following when loading and driving: General information ▷ Do not exceed the approved roof/axle loads and the approved gross vehicle weight. Roof racks are available as special accessories.
Page 221: Saving Fuel
Saving fuel DRIVING TIPS Saving fuel Vehicle features and Close the windows and options glass sunroof This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ Driving with the glass sunroof and windows open cific and optional features offered with the series. results in increased air resistance and thereby re‐ It also describes features that are not necessarily duces the range.
Page 222 The flow of fuel is interrupted while coasting. Have the vehicle maintained regularly to achieve optimal vehicle efficiency and service life. BMW recommends that maintenance work be per‐ Switch off the engine formed by a BMW dealer’s service center.
Page 223 Saving fuel DRIVING TIPS Via iDrive The achieved extended range is displayed in the instrument cluster as bonus range. "My Vehicle" "Vehicle settings" General information If necessary, "Driving mode" The system includes the following "Configure ECO PRO" EfficientDynamics functions and EfficientDynamics displays: Select the desired setting.
Page 224 Saving fuel DRIVING TIPS ECO PRO tip, driving tip Deactivate the function to use the braking effect of the engine when traveling downhill. The ECO PRO tip indicates that your driving style can be modified to be more ECO PRO potential savings fuel efficient, for example by backing off Shows potential savings with the current settings the accelerator.
Page 225 Saving fuel DRIVING TIPS Coasting Via iDrive: "My Vehicle" Concept "Technology in action" This function helps to save fuel. "EfficientDynamics" To do this, under certain conditions the engine is Select the symbol. automatically decoupled from the transmission The following functions are displayed: when selector lever position D is set.
Page 226: Driving Style Analysis
Saving fuel DRIVING TIPS Operation via shift paddles Displaying EfficientDynamics information Via iDrive: Concept "My Vehicle" Depending on your vehicle's equipment, the "Technology in action" coasting mode can be influenced with the shift paddles. "EfficientDynamics" Select the symbol. Activating/deactivating coasting via shift paddles System limits Shift to the highest gear by pulling the right...
Page 227 Saving fuel DRIVING TIPS Calling up ECO PRO driving style analysis Via iDrive: "My Vehicle" "Technology in action" "Driving style analysis" Display on the Control Display The display of the ECO PRO driving style analy‐ sis consists of a symbolized route and a lookup table.
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Page 229 MOBILITY Refueling ....................230 Fuel ......................232 Wheels and tires ..................234 Engine compartment ................254 Engine oil ....................257 Coolant ...................... 261 Maintenance ..................... 263 Replacing components ................265 Breakdown assistance ................271 Care ......................278 Online Edition for Part no. 01402988977 - II/18...
Page 230: Mobility
Refueling MOBILITY Refueling Vehicle features and Fuel cap options Opening This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ Briefly press the rear edge of the fuel filler cific and optional features offered with the series. flap. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.
Page 231: Follow The Following When Refueling
Refueling MOBILITY Closing Safety information WARNING NOTE The retaining strap of the fuel cap can be jam‐ Fuels are toxic and aggressive. Overfilling of the med and crushed during closing. The cap can‐ fuel tank can damage the fuel system. Painted not be correctly closed.
Page 232: Fuel
Fuel MOBILITY Fuel Vehicle features and Safety information options NOTE This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ Do not press the Start/Stop button after refuel‐ cific and optional features offered with the series. ing with the wrong fuel. Furthermore, the cata‐ It also describes features that are not necessarily lytic converter is permanently damaged.
Page 233 Failure to comply with these recommendations may result in the need for unscheduled mainte‐ nance. Recommended fuel grade BMW recommends AKI 91. Minimum fuel grade BMW recommends AKI 89. If you use gasoline with this minimum AKI Rating, the engine may produce knocking sounds when starting at high external temperatures.
Page 234: Wheels And Tires
Wheels and tires MOBILITY Wheels and tires Vehicle features and Tire inflation pressure specifications options In the tire inflation pressure table This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ The tire inflation pressure table, refer to cific and optional features offered with the series. page 235, contains all tire inflation pressure It also describes features that are not necessarily specifications for the specified tire sizes at the...
Page 235 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Tire inflation pressure values up ▷ If the vehicle has not moved again for at least 2 hours after a trip. to 100 mph/160 km/h Determine, refer to page 234, the intended tire inflation pressure levels for the mounted 230i, 230i xDrive tires.
Page 236 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Tire size Pressure specifications Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI in bar/PSI Front: 225/40 ZR 2.2 / 32 Front: 225/35 2.8 / 41 18 88 Y Std R 19 88 Y XL Rear: 245/35 ZR 2.6 / 38 18 92 Y XL Std Rear: 245/30 3.0 / 44...
Page 237 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Tire size Pressure specifications Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI in bar/PSI Front: 225/35 2.8 / 41 Specifications in R 19 88 Y XL bar/PSI with cold tires Rear: 245/30 3.0 / 44 R 19 89 Y XL 225/45 R 17 91 2.2 / 32 2.6 / 38...
Page 238 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Tire size Pressure specifications Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI in bar/PSI Rear: 245/35 ZR 2.6 / 38 Front: 225/40 2.5 / 36 18 92 Y XL Std ZR 18 88 Y Std Rear: 245/35 ZR 3.0 / 44 Emergency Speed up to a max.
Page 239: Tire Identification Marks
Wheels and tires MOBILITY Tire size Pressure specifications Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI in bar/PSI Front: 225/35 2.8 / 41 Rear: 245/30 3.3 / 48 R 19 88 Y XL R 19 89 Y XL Rear: 245/30 3.0 / 44 Emergency Speed up to a max.
Page 240 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Treadwear V = up to 150 mph/240 km/h W = up to 167 mph/270 km/h The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested Y = up to 186 mph/300 km/h under controlled conditions on a specified gov‐...
Page 241: Tire Tread
Wheels and tires MOBILITY Minimum tread depth WARNING The temperature grade for this tire is estab‐ lished for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in com‐ bination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
Page 242: Changing Wheels And Tires
Wheels and tires MOBILITY ▷ Tire inflation pressure too low. about the correct wheel/tire combination and wheel rim versions for the vehicle. ▷ Vehicle overloading. ▷ Incorrect tire storage. Safety information Safety information WARNING Wheels and tires which are not suitable for your WARNING vehicle can damage parts of the vehicle, for in‐...
Page 243: Storing Tires
Wheels and tires MOBILITY Recommended tire brands Maximum speed of winter tires If the maximum speed of the vehicle is higher than the permissible speed for the winter tires, then attach a label showing the permissible maxi‐ mum speed in the field of view. The label is avail‐ able from a dealer’s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
Page 244: Repairing A Flat Tire
Wheels and tires MOBILITY Label Remove dirt from wheels or tires. Run-flat tires Concept Run-flat tires permit continued driving under re‐ stricted conditions even in the event of a com‐ plete loss of tire inflation pressure. General information The tires are marked on the tire sidewall with RSC Run-flat System Component.
Page 245 Wheels and tires MOBILITY General information Compressor ▷ Follow the instructions on using the Mobility System found on the compressor and sealant container. ▷ Use of the Mobility System may be ineffec‐ tive if the tire puncture measures approx. 1/8 inches/4 mm or more. ▷...
Page 246 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Filling the tire with sealant Take the connection hose completely out of the compressor housing. Do not kink the hose. Safety information DANGER If the exhaust pipe is blocked or ventilation is in‐ sufficient, harmful exhaust gases can enter into the vehicle.
Page 247: Distributing The Sealant
Wheels and tires MOBILITY Remove the valve cap from the tire valve and If a tire inflation pressure of 2 bar is not reached: screw the connection hose onto the tire valve Switch off the compressor. of the nonworking wheel. Pull the connector out of the power socket inside the vehicle.
Page 248: Snow Chains
Wheels and tires MOBILITY Correcting the tire inflation Continuing the trip pressure Do not exceed the maximum permissible speed of 50 mph/80 km/h. Stop at a suitable location. Reinitialize the run-flat tires. Screw the connection hose onto the tire valve stem. Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor TPM.
Page 249: Changing Wheels/Tires
Wheels and tires MOBILITY Safety information Use only in pairs on the rear wheels, equipped with the tires of the following size: DANGER ▷ 205/50 R 17. The vehicle jack is only provided for short-term ▷ 225/45 R 17. lifting of the vehicle for wheel changes. Even if all safety measures are observed, there is a risk ▷...
Page 250 Wheels and tires MOBILITY On a level surface WARNING The vehicle jack is optimized for lifting the vehi‐ cle and for the jacking points on the vehicle only. There is a risk of injury. Do not lift any other vehicle or cargo using the vehicle jack. WARNING If the vehicle jack is not inserted into the jacking Place chocks or other suitable objects, for exam‐...
Page 251: Preparing The Vehicle
Wheels and tires MOBILITY ▷ Depending on the vehicle equipment, get wheel change tools and, if necessary, the emergency wheel from the vehicle. ▷ If necessary, set up a warning triangle or port‐ able hazard warning light at an appropriate distance.
Page 252: Jacking Up The Vehicle
Wheels and tires MOBILITY Jacking up the vehicle Extend the vehicle jack by turning the vehicle jack crank or lever clockwise. WARNING Hands and fingers can be jammed when using the vehicle jack. There is a risk of injury. Com‐ ply with the described hand position and do not change this position while using the vehicle jack.
Page 253: Mounting A Wheel
Wheels and tires MOBILITY Mounting a wheel Mount one emergency wheel only, as required. Unscrew the lug bolts. Remove the wheel. Put the new wheel or emergency wheel on and screw in at least two lug bolts in a cross‐ wise pattern until hand-tight.
Page 254: Engine Compartment
Engine compartment MOBILITY Engine compartment Vehicle features and It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due to the selected options options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and systems. When us‐ This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐...
Page 255: Opening The Hood
Engine compartment MOBILITY Hood WARNING Body parts can be jammed when opening and Safety information closing the hood. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that the area of movement of the hood is clear during opening and closing. WARNING Improperly executed work in the engine com‐...
Page 256: Closing The Hood
Engine compartment MOBILITY Closing the hood Let the hood drop from a height of approx. 16 in‐ ches/40 cm and push down on it to lock it fully. The hood must engage on both sides. Online Edition for Part no. 01402988977 - II/18...
Page 257: Engine Oil
Engine oil MOBILITY Engine oil Vehicle features and NOTE options Too much engine oil can damage the engine or the catalytic converter. There is a risk of dam‐ This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ age to property. Do not add too much engine cific and optional features offered with the series.
Page 258 Engine oil MOBILITY Displaying the engine oil level Performing a detailed measurement Via iDrive: Via iDrive: "My Vehicle" "My Vehicle" "Vehicle status" "Vehicle status" "Engine oil level" "Engine oil level" The engine oil level is displayed. "Measure engine oil level" "Start measurement"...
Page 259: Engine Oil Types To Add
Adding engine oil Gasoline engine Open the hood, refer to page 255. Open the lid counterclockwise. BMW Longlife-01 FE. BMW Longlife-14 FE+. Alternative engine oil types If an engine oil suitable for continuous use is not available, up to 1 US quart/liter of an engine oil...
Page 260: Engine Oil Change
Engine oil MOBILITY Viscosity grades Viscosity grades SAE 0W-20. SAE 0W-30. More information about suitable engine oil rat‐ ings and viscosities of engine oils can be re‐ quested from a dealer’s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop. Engine oil change NOTE Engine oil that is not changed in timely fashion...
Page 261: Coolant
Coolant MOBILITY Coolant Vehicle features and Coolant level options General information This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ The coolant level is indicted using minimum and cific and optional features offered with the series. maximum markings. Depending on the coolant It also describes features that are not necessarily reservoir, the minimum and maximum markings available in your vehicle, e.
Page 262 Coolant MOBILITY Checking the coolant level in the Adding filler neck Let the engine cool. There are yellow Min and Max marks in the cool‐ Turn the lid of the coolant reservoir slightly ant reservoir. counterclockwise to allow any excess pres‐ sure to dissipate, then open it.
Page 263: Maintenance
Therefore, hand the service advisor the remote control with which the vehicle was driven most BMW maintenance system recently. The maintenance system indicates required Storage periods maintenance measures, and thereby provides Storage periods during which the vehicle battery support in maintaining road safety and the opera‐...
Page 264: Socket For Obd Onboard Diagnosis
Maintenance MOBILITY Position ice center or repair shop. Records of regular maintenance and repair work should be retained. Socket for OBD Onboard Diagnosis General information Devices connected at the OBD socket trigger the alarm system when the vehicle is locked. Re‐ There is an OBD socket on the driver's side for move any devices connected at the OBD socket checking the primary components in the vehi‐...
Page 265: Replacing Components
Replacing components MOBILITY Replacing components Vehicle features and NOTE options Folded-away wipers can be jammed when the hood is opened. There is a risk of damage to This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ property. Make sure that the wipers with the cific and optional features offered with the series.
Page 266 Replacing components MOBILITY The vehicle manufacturer recommends that you have the relevant work carried out a dealer’s NOTE service center or another qualified service center Dirty bulbs have a reduced service life. There is or repair shop. a risk of damage to property. Do not hold new A spare light box is available from a dealer’s serv‐...
Page 267 Replacing components MOBILITY dealer’s service center or another qualified serv‐ Removing the tail light ice center or repair shop. Opening tailgate. Open the two covers on the tail light. Turn signal in exterior mirror The turn signals in the exterior mirrors feature LED technology.
Page 268: Vehicle Battery
Replacing components MOBILITY Vehicle battery Replacing the bulbs Turn the cover in the direction indicated on the housing and remove it. Maintenance The battery is maintenance-free. The added amount of acid is sufficient for the service life of the battery. More information about the battery can be re‐...
Page 269 Replacing components MOBILITY A discharged battery is indicated by a red Maintain the battery in an upright position for indicator light. transport and storage. Secure the battery so that it does not tip over during transport. The battery may need to be charged in the fol‐ lowing cases: Fuses ▷...
Page 270 Replacing components MOBILITY Removing the cover In the cargo area Use the onboard vehicle tool kit to loosen the three cover screws, arrow 1. Fold up the cargo floor panel. Squeeze and raise the holder, arrow 2. Remove the cover from one side, arrow 3. Press the four fasteners and remove the cover.
Page 271: Breakdown Assistance
Breakdown assistance MOBILITY Breakdown assistance Vehicle features and Warning triangle options This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ cific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions.
Page 272: Emergency Request
Center which serves to determine the necessary rescue measures. E.g., the current position of the vehicle, if it can be established. Even if you can no longer hear the BMW Re‐ SOS button in the roofliner. sponse Center through the loudspeakers, the...
Page 273: Connecting The Cables
Switch off any electronic systems/power con‐ sumers in both vehicles. Open the cover of the BMW starting aid ter‐ minal. Attach one terminal clamp of the positive jumper cable to the positive terminal of the battery, or to the corresponding starting aid terminal of the vehicle providing assistance.
Page 274: Tow-Starting And Towing
Breakdown assistance MOBILITY battery, or to the corresponding engine or ▷ Make sure that the ignition is switched on; body ground of assisting vehicle. otherwise, the low beams, tail lights, turn sig‐ nals, and wipers may be unavailable. Attach the second terminal clamp to the neg‐ ative terminal of the battery, or to the corre‐...
Page 275 Breakdown assistance MOBILITY Safety information With xDrive NOTE The vehicle can be damaged when towing the vehicle with a single lifted axle. There is a risk of damage to property. The vehicle should only be transported on a loading platform. Pushing the vehicle The vehicle should only be transported on a To remove a broken-down vehicle from the dan‐...
Page 276 Breakdown assistance MOBILITY Tow fitting If the electrical system has failed, clearly identify the vehicle being towed by placing a sign or a warning triangle in the rear window. General information Safety information WARNING If the approved gross vehicle weight of the tow‐ ing vehicle is lighter than the vehicle to be towed, the tow fitting can tear off or it will not be possible to control the vehicle's response.
Page 277 Breakdown assistance MOBILITY Screw thread for tow fitting Press on the mark on the edge of the cover to push it out. Tow-starting Steptronic transmission Do not tow-start the vehicle. Tow-starting the engine is not possible due to the Steptronic transmission. Have the reasons for the starting difficulties cor‐...
Page 278: Care
Care MOBILITY Care Vehicle features and Distances and temperature ▷ Maximum temperature: 140 ℉/60 ℃. options ▷ Minimum distance from sensors, cameras, seals: 12 inches/30 cm. This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ cific and optional features offered with the series. ▷...
Page 279: Vehicle Care Products
Vehicle care products Steptronic transmission General information General information BMW recommends using vehicle care and In a vehicle wash, the vehicle must be able to roll cleaning products from BMW. Suitable care freely. products are available from a dealer’s service Roll or push the vehicle, refer to page 116.
Page 280 Care MOBILITY Leather care not use abrasive cleaning agents or steam jets above 140 ℉/60 ℃. Follow the manufacturer's Remove dust from the leather regularly, using a instructions. cloth or vacuum cleaner. Aggressive, acidic or alkaline cleaning agents can Otherwise, particles of dust and road grime chafe destroy the protective layer of adjacent compo‐...
Page 281 Care MOBILITY ▷ Imitation leather surfaces. Floor mats can be removed from the car's inte‐ rior for cleaning. ▷ Roofliner. If the floor carpets are very dirty, clean with a mi‐ ▷ Light lenses. crofiber cloth and water or a textile cleaner. To ▷...
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Page 283 REFERENCE Technical data ..................284 Appendix ....................287 Everything from A to Z ................288 Online Edition for Part no. 01402988977 - II/18...
Page 284: Technical Data
The specified heights do not take into account attached parts, for instance a roof antenna, roof BMW 2 Series Coupe 78.1/1,984 Width with mirrors inches/mm Width without mirrors inches/mm 69.8/1,774...
Page 285 785/356 Approved front axle load lbs/kg 2,150/975 Approved rear axle load lbs/kg 2,425/1,100 Approved roof load capacity lbs/kg 165/75 M240i powered by BMW M Approved gross vehicle weight Manual transmission lbs/kg 4,365/1,980 Steptronic transmission lbs/kg 4,398/1,995 Load lbs/kg 785/356...
Page 286 Technical data REFERENCE M240i xDrive powered by BMW M Approved gross vehicle weight lbs/kg 4,519/2,050 Load lbs/kg 785/356 Approved front axle load lbs/kg 2,260/1,025 Approved rear axle load lbs/kg 2,247/1,019 Approved roof load capacity lbs/kg 165/75 Capacities US gal/liters Notes Fuel tank, approx.
Page 287: Appendix
Appendix REFERENCE Appendix Any updates to the Owner's Manual of the vehi‐ cle are listed here. Updates made after the editorial deadline These chapters of the printed Owner's Manual contain updates made after the editorial dead‐ line: ▷ Driving: starting a gasoline engine, refer to page 105.
Page 288: Everything From A To Z
Antifreeze, washer fluid Antilock Brake System, ABS Backrest curvature, see Lumbar support Anti-slip control, see DSC Backrest, width Anti-theft protection, lug bolts Band-aids, see First-aid kit App, BMW Driver’s Guide Battery replacement, vehicle battery Online Edition for Part no. 01402988977 - II/18...
Page 289 Cargo area, loading Blu-ray, see Owner's Handbook for Navigation, Cargo area, storage compartments Entertainment, Communication Cargo, stowing and securing BMW Assist, see Owner's Manual for Navigation, Carpet, care Entertainment and Communication Catalytic converter, see Hot exhaust gas sys‐ BMW Driver’s Guide app...
Page 290 Cruise control, active with Stop & Go func‐ Driver profiles, exporting profiles tion Driver profiles, importing profiles Cruise control with distance control, see Active Driver’s Guide app, see BMW Driver’s Guide cruise control, ACC Driving Assistant, see Intelligent Safety Online Edition for Part no. 01402988977 - II/18...
Page 291 Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Driving Dynamics Control Engine oil, adding Driving instructions, break-in Engine oil change Driving instructions, ECO PRO Engine oil filler neck Driving mode Engine oil temperature Driving notes, general Engine oil types to add Driving on racetracks Engine start, jump-starting Driving stability control systems Engine start, see Starting the engine...
Page 292 Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Flat Tire Monitor FTM GPS, navigation, see Owner's Handbook for Flat tire, repairing Navigation, Entertainment, Communication Flat tire, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM Gross vehicle weight, approved Flat tire warning light, FTM Flat tire warning light, TPM Flooding Floor carpet, care Handbrake, see Parking brake...
Page 293 Everything from A to Z REFERENCE iDrive Jam protection system, glass sunroof Ignition off Jam protection system, windows Ignition on Jump-starting Indicator and warning lights, see Check Con‐ trol Indicator light, see Check Control Individual air distribution 191, Keyless Go, see Comfort Access Individual settings, see Driver profiles Key, mechanical Inductive charging, see Wireless charging, see...
Page 294 Music hard disk, see Owner's Handbook for Nav‐ igation, Entertainment, Communication Maintenance Maintenance requirements Maintenance, service requirements Maintenance system, BMW Make-up mirror Navigation, see Owner's Manual for Navigation, Malfunction displays, see Check Control Entertainment and Communication Manual air distribution 191,...
Page 295 Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Optional equipment Radio-operated remote control, opening/clos‐ Outside air, see Automatic recirculated-air con‐ trol Radio-ready state Overheating of engine, see Coolant tempera‐ Radio, see Owner's Manual for Navigation, En‐ ture tertainment and Communication Owner's Manual media Rain sensor Owner's Manual, printed Rear lights...
Page 296 Everything from A to Z REFERENCE RSC Runflat System Component, see Runflat SMS, see Short messages, see Owner's Hand‐ tires book for Navigation, Entertainment, Communi‐ RTTI, see Owner's Handbook for Navigation, En‐ cation tertainment, Communication SMS text message, supplementary Rubber components, care Snow chains Runflat tires Socket...
Page 297 Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Sun visor Tires, everything on wheels and tires Supplementary Owner's Manuals Tires, runflat Supplementary SMS text message Tire tread Switch for driving dynamics Tone, see Owner's Manual for Navigation, Enter‐ Switch, see Cockpit tainment and Communication Symbols Tool Symbols in the status field...
Page 298 Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Wheels, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM WiFi connection Window defroster, rear Vanity mirror Windows, powered Variable sport steering Windshield washer fluid Vehicle battery Windshield washer nozzles Vehicle battery, replacing Windshield washer system Vehicle, break-in Windshield washer system, see Washer/wiper Vehicle care system Vehicle care products...
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