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1. Tail lamps bulb replacement Removing the exterior tail lamp 1 Open trunk lid 2 Use the screwdriver from the onboard ve hicle tool kit to loosen the screw arrow 1 and remove the cover arrow 2 At a glance 1 Turn signal 2 Reversing lamp 3 Inside brake lamp 3 Use the screwdriver handle to loosen the 4 Taillamps two nuts arrows 1 and 2 and remove The 5 tail lamp is still attached to a rubber mount Outside brake lamp anie ae Bulb replacement exterior tail lamps General information Follow general instructions refer to page 204 Turn signal 21 watt bulb P27WLL Outer brake lamp 21 watt bulb H21W The tail lamps feature LED technology Con tact your service center in the event of a mal function 4 Grasp the inner edge of the tail lamp and carefully swing it back and out of the rub ber mount arrow 1 Use your free hand to Use caution when replacing the bulb Use caution and proceed one step ata hold it in place in order to prevent the tail time when replacing the bulbs to prevent dam lamp from coming loose suddenly Make age to the tail lamps or vehicle lt sure that the foam rubber sealing ring is on the centering pin arrow 2 210 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Replacing components Mobility 5 Remove the connecting line from the clip component arrow 2 Make sure that the on the bulb holder tail lamp engages in the rubber mount 6 Release the
2. The glass sunroof and sliding visor open automatically Pressing the switch again stops the opening motion Analogously the glass sunroof is closed by sliding the switch forward The sliding visor remains open and can be closed by hand Convenient operation refer to page 35 via the remote control Convenient closing refer to page 39 with Comfort Access Comfort position Stops the roof in the comfort position if the roof is not fully open This reduces wind noise in the passenger compartment If desired continue the movement by pressing the switch Pinch protection system If the closing force when closing the glass sun roof exceeds a certain value the closing move ment is stopped beginning at approximately the middle of the opening in the roof or from the tilted position during closing The glass sunroof opens again slightly Danger of pinching even with pinch pro tection Despite the pinch protection system check that the roof s closing path is clear otherwise the closing action may not be interrupted in certain extreme situations such as when thin objects are present lt Closing from the open position without pinch protection For example if there is an external danger pro ceed as follows 1 Press the switch forward beyond the re sistance point and hold 45 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 743 11 14 Controls Opening and closing Pinch protection is limited and the
3. Each tire including the spare if provided should be checked monthly when cold and in flated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires As an added safety feature your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system TPMS that illuminates a low tire pres sure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under inflated Accordingly when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible and inflate them to the proper pres sure Driving on a significantly under inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to 100 tire failure Under inflation also reduces fuel ef ficiency and tire tread life and may affect the vehicle s handling and stopping ability Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance and it is the driver s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure even if under inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indi cator to indicate when the system is not oper ating properly The TPMS malfunction indica to
4. User s manual for Navigation Entertainment Communication The topics of Navigation Entertainment Com munication and the short commands of the voice activation system are described in a sep arate user s manual which is also included with the onboard literature Additional sources of information The service center will be happy to answer any other questions you may have Information on BMW e g on technology is available on the Internet www bmwusa com Symbols FN Indicates precautions that must be followed precisely in order to avoid the possibility of personal injury and serious damage to the vehicle Marks the end of a specific item of information Identifies Control Display texts used to select individual functions lt Verbal instructions to use with the voice activation system Identifies the answers generated by the voice activation system amp Refers to measures that can be taken to help protect the environment Symbols on vehicle components Ti Indicates that you should consult the relevant section of this Owner s Manual for information on a particular part or assembly Vehicle equipment This Owner s Manual describes all models and all standard country specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series Therefore in this Owner s Manual equipment is also described and illustrated that is not available in your vehicle e g because of the selected
5. 2 Start the engine of the vehicle being started in the usual way 217 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Mobility Breakdown assistance If the first starting attempt is not success ful wait a few minutes before making an other attempt in order to allow the dis charged battery to recharge 3 Let both engines run for several minutes 4 Disconnect the jumper cables in the re verse order Check the battery and recharge if necessary Tow starting and towing Note Tow starting and towing When tow starting and towing the vehi cle switch off the Intelligent Safety systems otherwise improper behavior of the braking function of individual systems could result in an accident Switching off Intelligent Safety systems refer to page 102 Manual transmission Gearshift lever in neutral position Towing Follow the towing instructions Follow all towing instructions otherwise vehicle damage or accidents may occur lt gt Make sure that the ignition is switched on otherwise the low beams tail lamps turn signals and windshield wipers may be un available gt Do not tow the vehicle with the rear axle tilted as the front wheels could turn gt When the engine is stopped there is no power assist Consequently more force needs to be applied when braking and steering gt Larger steering wheel movements are re quired 218 gt The towing vehicle must not be li
6. BMW Advanced Diesel The concept BMW Advanced Diesel reduces nitrogen ox ides in the diesel emissions by injecting diesel exhaust fluid reducing agent into the exhaust system A chemical reaction takes place inside the catalytic converter that minimizes nitrogen oxides The vehicle has a tank that can be refilled To be able to start the engine as usual there must be an adequate reducing agent Reducing agent is added by the service center Warming up the system In order to warm the engine up to its operating temperature after a cold start the automatic transmission may subsequently shift up to the next higher gear Displays in the instrument cluster Reserve display This display in the instrument cluster provides information about the distance that can still be driven with the current reserve level The reserve display is shown starting at a remaining range of approx 1 000 miles 1 600 km 181 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Mobility Fuel Refill in good time The reducing agent must be replenished as soon as the Reserve display appears other wise the engine cannot be restarted Diesel exhaust fluid on minimum The engine will continue to run even when the display shows as long as it is not switched off and all other operating condi tions are satisfied sufficient fuel for example Engine does not start Do not continue driving to the limit of the remaini
7. Or Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Driving comfort Controls Press the rocker switch while the system is in terrupted When the system is switched on the current speed is maintained and stored as the desired speed This is displayed refer to page 127 in the speedometer and briefly in the instrument cluster When cruise control is maintained or stored DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on if necessary Changing maintaining speed The rocker switch can be pressed while the system is interrupted in order to maintain and store the current speed Adapting the desired speed Adapt the desired speed to the road con ditions and be ready to brake at all times oth erwise there is the danger of an accident oc curring Press the rocker switch up or down repeatedly until the desired speed is set If active the displayed speed is stored and the vehicle reaches the stored speed if the road is clear gt Each time the rocker switch is pressed to the point of resistance the desired speed increases or decreases by approx 1 mph 1 km h gt Each time the rocker switch is pressed past the point of resistance the desired speed increases or decreases by a maxi mum of 5 mph 10 km h The maximum speed that can be set de pends on the vehicle gt Pressing the rocker switch to the resist ance point and holding it accelerates or de celerates the vehicle without requiring
8. Owner s Manual for Vehicle m The Ultimate Driving Machine T iiz H TA id UELLE i j r Se THE BMW 3 SERIES SEDAN OWNER S MANUAL BMW EfficientDynamics Less emissions More driving pleasure Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 3 Series Owner s Manual for Vehicle Thank you for choosing a 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 con tains important information on vehicle operation that will help you make full use of the technical features available in your BMW The manual also contains information designed to en hance operating reliability and road safety and to contribute to maintaining the value of your BMW Any updates made after the editorial deadline for the printed or Integrated Owner s Manual are located in the appendix of the printed quick reference for the vehicle Supplementary information can be found in the additional bro chures in the onboard literature We wish you a safe and enjoyable drive BMW AG BMW recommends Castrol Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 743 11 14 2014 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Munich Germany Reprinting including excerpts only with the written consent of BMW AG Munich US English II 14 03 1
9. The alarm system refer to page 41 is dis armed Convenient opening The remote control can be used to open the windows and the glass sunroof after unlocking E Press and hold the button on the re mote control Releasing the button stops the motion Locking Press the button on the remote control 35 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Controls Opening and closing Locking from the outside Do not lock the vehicle from the outside if there are people in it as the vehicle cannot be unlocked from inside without special knowl edge lt The alarm system refer to page 41 is armed Switching on interior lamps and courtesy lamps Press the button on the remote control with the vehicle locked If the button is pressed again within 10 sec onds of the vehicle being locked the interior motion sensor and tilt alarm sensor of the anti theft warning system refer to page 43 are switched off After locking wait 10 seconds before pressing the button again Panic mode You can trigger the alarm system if you find yourself in a dangerous situation Press the button on the remote con trol for at least 3 seconds q To switch off the alarm press any button Opening the trunk lid ra Press the button on the remote con trol for approx 1 second The trunk lid opens regardless of whether the vehicle was previously locked or unlocked During opening the trunk lid pivots back an
10. The engine starts automatically under the fol lowing conditions gt Automatic transmission By releasing the brake pedal gt Manual transmission The clutch pedal is pressed After the engine starts accelerate as usual Safety mode After the engine switches off automatically it will not start again automatically if any one of the following conditions are met gt The driver s safety belt is unbuckled and the driver s door is open gt The hood was unlocked Some indicator lamps light up for varying lengths of time The engine can only be started via the Start Stop button 64 Note Even if driving away was not intended the de activated engine starts up automatically in the following situations gt Excessive warming of the passenger com partment when the cooling function is switched on The steering wheel is turned Automatic transmission change from se lector lever position D to N R or M S gt Automatic transmission change from se lector lever position P to N D R or M S gt The vehicle begins rolling Fogging of the windows when the auto matic climate control is switched on Vehicle battery is heavily discharged Excessive cooling of the passenger com partment when the heating is switched on gt Low brake vacuum pressure this can oc cur for example if the brake pedal is de pressed a number of times in succession Activating deactivating the system manually U
11. The xDrive all wheel drive system variably dis tributes the drive forces to the front and rear axles as demanded by the driving situation and road surface Dynamic Damping Control The concept This system reduces undesirable vehicle mo tion when using a dynamic driving style or trav eling on uneven road surfaces The system enhances driving dynamics and comfort as required for the road surface and driving style Programs The system offers several different programs The programs can be selected via the Driving Dynamics Control refer to page 116 SPORT Consistently sporty control of the shock ab sorbers for greater driving agility 115 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Controls Driving stability control systems SPORT Consistently sporty control of the shock ab sorbers for greater driving agility when driving with limited driving stabilization COMFORT ECO PRO Balanced control of the vehicle Variable sport steering The variable sport steering increases the steering angle of the front wheels at large steering wheel angles e g in tight curves or when parking Steering becomes more direct It also varies the force required to turn the wheels in accordance with the vehicle speed This results in a sporty steering response In addition it becomes easier to steer during parking and maneuvering Driving Dynamics Control The concept The Driving Dynamics Control can be
12. Tool 204 Top View 134 Total vehicle weight 228 Touchpad 19 Tow fitting 219 Towing 218 Tow starting 218 Tow truck 218 TPM Tire Pressure Moni tor 97 Traction control 115 TRACTION program Dy namic Driving Control 115 Transmission automatic 69 Transmission manual 69 Transporting children safely 57 Tread tires 193 Trip computer 85 239 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Reference Everything from A to Z Triple turn signal activa tion 66 Trip odometer 79 Truck for tow starting towing 218 Trunk lid closing 38 Trunk lid emergency unlock ing 38 Trunk lid hotel function 38 Trunk lid opening 38 Trunk lid via remote con trol 36 Turning circle 228 Turning circle lines rearview camera 132 Turn signals operation 65 U Unintentional alarm 43 Units of measure 87 Universal remote control 148 Unlock button automatic transmission 70 Unlocking locking via door lock 37 Unlocking locking with re mote control 35 Unlocking settings 41 Updates made after the edito rial deadline 6 Upholstery care 223 USB interface 153 V Variable sport steering 116 Vehicle battery 212 Vehicle battery replac ing 212 Vehicle breaking in 162 Vehicle care 222 Vehicle equipment 6 Vehicle identification number refer to Identification num 240 ber in the engine compart ment 196 Vehicle jack 212 Vehicle paint 222 Vehicle storage 224 Vehicle wash 221 Ventilatio
13. Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width For example Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A DOT Quality Grades Treadwear Traction AAABC Temperature ABC All passenger car tires must conform to Fed eral Safety Requirements in addition to these grades Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified gov ernment test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and one half 1 g times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use however and may depart signifi cantly from the norm due to variations in driv ing habits service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate Traction The traction grades from highest to lowest are AA A B and C 192 Those grades represent the tire s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction performance The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight ahead braking traction tests and does not include acceleration cornering hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics Temperature The temperature grades are A
14. gt When sensors are very dirty or covered in Ice When sensors are covered in snow gt On rough road surfaces On uneven surfaces such as speed bumps gt In large buildings with right angles and smooth walls e g in underground ga rages In heavy exhaust gt Due to other ultrasound sources e g sweeping machines high pressure steam cleaners or neon lights The malfunction is signaled by a continu ous tone alternating between the front and rear speakers As soon as the malfunction due to other ultrasound sources is no lon ger present the system is again fully func tional Malfunction A Check Control message is displayed The range of the sensors is shown as a shaded area on the Control Display PDC has failed Have the system checked To ensure full operability gt Keep the sensors clean and free of ice gt Do not adhere any stickers to the sensors gt When using high pressure washers do not spray the sensors for long periods and maintain a distance of at least 12 in 3O cm 130 Surround View The concept Surround View comprises various camera as sistance systems that help the driver when parking maneuvering and at complex exits and intersections gt Rearview camera refer to page 130 gt Side View refer to page 133 gt Top View refer to page 134 Rearview camera The concept The rearview camera provides assistance in parking and maneuvering backwards The area
15. ment cluster can light up in a variety of combi nations and colors Several of the lamps are checked for proper functioning and light up temporarily when the engine is started or the ignition is switched on Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 743 11 14 Displays Overview indicator warning lamps Symbol Function or system o S Tm G D gt 3 B 2 K a Pad a a AD Turn signal Front fog lamps High beams High beam Assistant Parking lamps headlamp control Active Cruise Control Vehicle detection Active Cruise Control collision warning Pedestrian warning Cruise control Lane departure warning DSC Dynamic Stability Control DSC Dynamic Stability Control is deactivated or DTC Dynamic Trac tion Control is activated Tire Pressure Monitor Flat Tire Monitor Safety belts Symbol Function or system Airbag system Steering system Engine functions Parking brake w D gt x m Brake system In Canadian models Parking brake Brake system ABS Antilock Brake System gt gJ o In Canadian models ABS Antilock Brake System At least one Check Control mes sage is displayed or is stored sym bol in display gt Text messages Text messages in combination with a symbol in the instrument cluster explain a Check Con trol message and the meaning of the indicator and warning lamps Supplementary text
16. 11 14 Driving tips _ ecm Saving fuel Saving fuel Vehicle equipment All standard country specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter Therefore equip ment is also described that is not available in a vehicle e g because of the selected optional equipment or country variant This also applies for safety related functions and systems General information Your vehicle contains advanced technology for the reduction of fuel consumption and emis sions Fuel consumption depends on a number of dif ferent factors The implementation of certain measures driv ing style and regular maintenance can have an influence on fuel consumption and on the envi ronmental impact Remove unnecessary cargo Additional weight increases fuel consumption Remove attached parts following use Remove auxiliary mirrors roof or rear luggage racks which are no longer required following use Attached parts on the vehicle impair the aero dynamics and increase the fuel consumption 168 Close the windows and glass sunroof Driving with the glass sunroof and windows open results in increased air resistance and thereby reduces the range Tires General information Tires can affect fuel consumption values in various ways for instance fuel consumption can be influenced by the size of the tires Check the tire inflation pressure regularly Check and if necessary corre
17. By the front sensors and the two rear cor ner sensors at approx 24 in 60 cm gt By the rear middle sensors at approx 5 ft 1 50 m To ensure full operability gt Donotcover sensors e g by stickers bi cycle racks and the like gt Keep the sensors clean and free of ice gt When using high pressure washers do not spray the sensors for long periods and maintain a distance of at least 12 in 3O cm 128 Hints Personal responsibility Even an active system does not relieve the driver from personal responsibility for the driving process Because of technical system limits the system cannot independently react appropriately in all traffic situations Continuously and attentively monitor the driv ing process the area surrounding the vehicle and the traffic situation and actively intervene when required otherwise there is a risk of an accident lt Avoid driving quickly with PDC Avoid approaching an object quickly Avoid driving away quickly while PDC is not yet active For technical reasons the system may other wise be too late in issuing a warning lt At a glance With front PDC button in vehicle PDC Park Distance Control Switching on off Switching on automatically With the engine running engage selector lever position R Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 743 11 14 Driving comfort Controls Automatic deactivation during forward travel The system switches o
18. C or lower a signal sounds ACheck Control message is displayed There is an increased risk of ice on roads Ice on roads Even at temperatures above 37 F 3 C there can be a risk of ice on roads Therefore drive carefully on bridges and shaded roads for example to avoid the in creased risk of an accident lt Time The time is displayed at the bot tom of the instrument cluster 08 35 am Setting the time and time for mat refer to page 86 The date is displayed in the oR Krk Computer Setting the date and date for mat refer to page 86 Range Display After the reserve range is reached gt ACheck Control message is displayed briefly gt The remaining range is shown on the onboard com puter gt When a dynamic driving style is used such as when cornering quickly operation of the engine is not always ensured The Check Control message appears continu ously below a range of approx 30 miles 50 km Refuel promptly Refuel no later than at a range of 30 miles 50 km or operation of the engine is not ensured and damage may occur lt Displaying the cruising range Depending on the equipment version the range is displayed in the instrument cluster 1 Settings 2 Instr cluster display 3 Additional indicators 79 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Controls Displays Current fuel consumption Instrument cluster Dis
19. Steering wheel General information Do not adjust while driving Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving otherwise an unexpected movement could result in an accident Adjusting 1 Fold the lever down 2 Move the steering wheel to the preferred height and angle to suit your seating posi tion 3 Fold the lever back Steering wheel heating Switching on off ry Press the button gt On the LED lights up gt Off the LED goes out Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Transporting children safely Controls Transporting children safely Vehicle equipment All standard country specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter Therefore equip ment is also described that is not available in a vehicle e g because of the selected optional equipment or country variant This also applies for safety related functions and systems The right place for children Note Children in the vehicle Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle otherwise they could endanger them selves and other persons e g by opening the doors lt Children should always be in the rear Accident research shows that the safest place for children is in the back seat Transporting children in the rear Only transport children younger than 13 years of age or shorter than 5 ft 150 cm in the rear in child restraint fixing systems pro vided
20. armed or disarmed at the same time Door lock and armed alarm system The alarm system is triggered when the door is opened if the vehicle is unlocked via the door lock In order to terminate this alarm unlock vehicle with the remote control or switch on the igni tion if necessary by emergency detection of the remote control Trunk lid and armed alarm system The trunk lid can be opened even when the alarm system is armed After the trunk lid is closed it is locked and monitored again if the doors are locked The hazard warning system flashes once Panic mode You can trigger the alarm system if you find yourself in a dangerous situation d Press the button on the remote con trol for at least 3 seconds To switch off the alarm press any button Switching off the alarm To terminate the alarm gt Unlock the vehicle using the remote con trol 42 gt With Comfort Access If you are carrying the remote control with you grasp the driver side or front passenger side door handle completely Indicator lamp on the interior rearview mirror gt The indicator lamp flashes briefly every 2 seconds The system is armed gt The indicator lamp flashes after locking The doors hood or trunk lid is not closed properly but the rest of the vehicle is se cured After 10 seconds the indicator lamp flashes continuously Interior motion sen sor and tilt alarm sensor are not active gt The indic
21. fuel may escape causing harm to the environ ment and damaging the vehicle lt Handling fuels Obey safety regulations posted at the gas station lt 179 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Mobility Fuel Fuel Vehicle equipment All standard country specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter Therefore equip ment is also described that is not available in a vehicle e g because of the selected optional equipment or country variant This also applies for safety related functions and systems Fuel recommendation Note General fuel quality Even fuels that conform to the specifica tions can be of low quality This may cause en gine problems for instance poor engine start ing behavior poor handling and or performance Switch gas stations or use a brand name fuel with a higher octane rating Gasoline For the best fuel economy the gasoline should be sulfur free or very low in sulfur content Fuels that are marked on the gas pump as con taining metal must not be used Refuel only with unleaded gasoline with out metallic additives Do not refuel with any leaded gasoline or gaso line with metallic additives e g manganese or iron or permanent damage to the catalytic converter and other components lt Fuels with a maximum ethanol content of 10 i e E10 may be used for refueling Ethanol should satisfy the following
22. gt In some cases an unintentional alarm can be triggered by the interior motion sensor of the alarm system Follow the instruc tions on avoiding an unintentional alarm refer to page 43 Guide rails in car washes Avoid car washes with guide rails higher than 4 in 10 cm otherwise the vehicle body could be damaged lt Before driving into a car wash In order to ensure that the vehicle can roll ina car wash take the following steps Manual transmission Drive into the car wash Shift to neutral Switch the engine off A SS Switch on the ignition Automatic transmission 1 Drive into the car wash 221 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Mobility Care 2 Engage selector lever position N 3 Switch the engine off In this way the ignition remains switched on and a Check Control message is dis played Do not turn off the ignition in the car wash Do not turn off the ignition in the car wash otherwise selector lever position P is en gaged and damages can result To start the engine 1 Depress the brake pedal 2 Press the Start Stop button Pressing the Start Stop button without step ping on the brake turns the ignition off The vehicle cannot be locked from the outside when in selector lever position N A signal is sounded when an attempt is made to lock the vehicle Selector lever position Selector lever position P is engaged automati cally gt When
23. 157 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 743 11 14 Controls Storage compartments Connection for an external audio device An external audio device e g an MP3 player can be con nected via the AUX IN port or the USB audio interface in the center armrest Storage compartment in the rear A storage compartment is located in the center armrest Cupholders Hints rN Shatter proof containers and no hot drinks Use light and shatter proof containers and do not transport hot drinks Otherwise there is the increased danger of injury in an accident lt Unsuitable containers Do not forcefully push unsuitable con tainers into the cupholders This may result in damage lt Front 158 Storage tray for front cupholders The cupholder with the storage tray can be used for additional storage To do this place the storage tray in the cupholder Only use the storage tray for small objects such as keys or the remote control When not in use stow the storage tray in the glove compartment net Insert the storage tray into the net so that the top surface faces up Note the trapezoidal shape of the net and tray Rear In the center armrest Pull the center armrest forward at the strap To open press the button To close push both covers back in one after the other Pushing back the covers Push back the covers before folding up the center armrest otherwise the cupholder could b
24. 184 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 743 11 14 Wheels and tires Mobility Wheels and tires Vehicle equipment All standard country specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter Therefore equip ment is also described that is not available in a vehicle e g because of the selected optional equipment or country variant This also applies for safety related functions and systems Tire inflation pressure Safety information The tire characteristics and tire inflation pres sure influence the following gt The service life of the tires gt Road safety gt Driving comfort Checking the pressure Tires have a natural consistent loss of pres sure Check the tire inflation pressure regularly Regularly check the tire inflation pres sure and correct it as needed at least twice a month and before a long trip If you fail to ob serve this precaution you may be driving on tires with incorrect tire pressures a condition that may not only compromise your vehicle s driving stability but also lead to tire damage and the risk of an accident Tires heat up during driving and the tire infla tion pressure increases along with the temper ature of the tire The tire inflation pressure specifications relate to cold tires or tires with the ambient temperature Only check the tire inflation pressure when the tires are cold This means after driving no mo
25. 2 925 743 11 14 Mobility Engine compartment Engine compartment Vehicle equipment All standard country specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter Therefore equip Important 1 2 3 4 5 l Jump starting negative terminal Vehicle identification number Washer fluid reservoir Jump starting positive terminal Engine compartment fuse box 196 ment is also described that is not available in a vehicle e g because of the selected optional equipment or country variant This also applies for safety related functions and systems features in the engine compartment busca A 6 Oil filler neck 7 Coolant reservoir The coolant reservoir for 6 cylinder and diesel engines is located on the opposite side of the engine compartment Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 743 11 14 Engine compartment Mobility Hood Hints Working in the engine compartment Never attempt to perform any service or repair operations on your vehicle without the necessary professional technical training If you are unfamiliar with the statutory guide lines have any work on the vehicle performed only by a service center If this work is not carried out properly there is the danger of subsequent damage and related safety hazards lt Never reach into the engine compart ment Never reach into the intermediate spaces or gaps in the engine compartme
26. 4 340 kg 1 950 1 969 Load los kg 900 408 Approved front axle load lbs kg 1 985 900 Approved rear axle load lbs kg 2 480 1 125 Approved roof load capacity lbs kg 165 75 Cargo area capacity cu ft l 16 9 480 228 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Technical data Reference Approved gross vehicle weight lbs 4 365 4 420 kg 1 980 2 005 Load lbs kg 900 408 Approved front axle load los kg 2 015 914 Approved rear axle load los kg 2 510 1 139 Approved roof load capacity los kg 165 75 Cargo area capacity cu ft l 16 9 480 Approved gross vehicle weight lbs 4 540 4 565 kg 2 059 2 071 Load los kg 900 408 Approved front axle load los kg 2 140 971 Approved rear axle load los kg 2 535 1 150 Approved roof load capacity los kg 165 75 Cargo area capacity cu ft l 16 9 480 Approved gross vehicle weight lbs 4 465 4 505 kg 2 025 2 043 Load lbs kg 900 408 Approved front axle load los kg 2 125 964 Approved rear axle load los kg 2 510 1 139 Approved roof load capacity los kg 165 75 Cargo area capacity cu ft l 16 9 480 229 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 bG echnical data Approved gross vehicle weight los kg 4 585 2 080 Load lbs kg 900 408 Approved front axle load los kg 2 160 980 Approved rear axle load los kg 2 555 1 159 Approved roof load capacity los kg 165 75 Cargo area capacity cu ft l 16 9 480 Approved gross vehicle weight lbs 4 675 4 695 kg 2 121 2 130 Load los kg 900 408 Approved front a
27. 60 C Follow the manufac turer s instructions Aggressive acidic or alkaline cleaning agents can destroy the protective layer of adjacent components such as the brake disk Chrome surfaces Carefully clean components such as the radia tor grille or door handles with an ample supply of water possibly with shampoo added partic ularly when they have been exposed to road Salt Rubber components Aside from water treat only with rubber cleansers When cleaning rubber seals do not use any silicon containing car care products in order to avoid damage or reduced noise damping Fine wood parts Clean fine wood facing and fine wood compo nents only with a moist rag Then dry with a soft cloth Plastic components These include Imitation leather surfaces Headliner Lamp lenses Instrument cluster cover VV VV Matte black spray coated components Painted parts in the interior Clean with a microfiber cloth Lightly dampen the cloth with water Do not soak the headliner Do not use cleansers that contain alcohol or solvents Do not use cleansers that contain alcohol or solvents such as lacquer thinners heavy duty grease removers fuel or such this could lead to surface damage lt Safety belts Dirty belt straps impede the reeling action and thus have a negative impact on safety Chemical cleaning Do not clean chemically this can destroy the webbing lt 223 Online Edition for Part n
28. 75 Electronic Stability Program ESP refer to DSC 114 Emergency detection remote control 33 Emergency release fuel filler flap 178 Emergency Request 215 Emergency service refer to Roadside Assistance 216 Emergency start function en gine start 33 Emergency unlocking trunk lid 38 Energy Control 80 Energy recovery 80 Engine automatic Start Stop function 63 Engine automatic switch off 63 Engine compartment 196 Engine compartment work Ing in 197 Engine coolant 201 Engine idling when driving coasting 172 Engine oil 198 Engine oil adding 199 Engine oil additives 199 Engine oil change 200 Engine oil filler neck 199 Engine oil temperature 78 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Everything from A to Z Reference Engine oil types alterna tive 200 Engine oil types ap proved 200 Engine start during malfunc tion 33 Engine start jump start ing 216 Engine start refer to Starting the engine 62 Engine stop 62 Engine temperature 78 Entering a car wash 221 Equipment interior 148 ESP Electronic Stability Pro gram refer to DSC 114 Exchanging wheels tires 193 Exhaust system 163 Exterior mirror automatic dimming feature 55 Exterior mirrors 54 External start 216 External temperature dis play 79 External temperature warn ing 79 Eyes for securing cargo 166 IF Failure message refer to Check Control 76 False alarm refer to Uninten tional alar
29. 925 748 11 14 Climate control Controls Climate control Vehicle equipment ment is also described that is not available in a _ l vehicle e g because of the selected optional All standard country specific and optional equipment or country variant This also applies equipment that is offered in the model seriesis for safety related functions and systems described in this chapter Therefore equip Automatic climate control 10 9 8 1 Seat heating left 50 6 Temperature 2 Vent settings 7 Seat heating right 50 3 Rear window defroster 8 Cooling function 4 Airflow 9 Recirculated air mode 5 AUTO program 10 Interior temperature sensor 141 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 743 11 14 Climate control Climate control functions in detail Manual air distribution Turn the wheel to select the de sired program or the desired in termediate setting gt W Windows gt f Upper body region gt Windows upper body region and foot well gt Footwell Defrosting windows and removing condensation Direct the air distribution toward windows in crease the air flow and temperature and if necessary use the cooling function Rear window defroster Press the button The rear window defroster switches off automatically after a certain period of time Air flow manual Press the left or right side of the but i ton decrease or increase air flow The air flow of the air conditione
30. Auto matic recirculated air con trol 145 Overheating of engine refer to Coolant temperature 78 P Paint vehicle 222 Parallel parking assistant 136 Park Distance Control PDC 128 Parked car ventilation 147 Parked vehicle condensa tion 164 Parking aid refer to PDC 128 Parking assistant 136 Parking brake 65 Parking lamps 89 Particulate filter 163 Parts and accessories 7 Passenger side mirror tilting downward 55 Pathway lines rearview cam era 131 237 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 743 11 14 Reference Everything from A to Z PDC Park Distance Con trol 128 Pedestrian warning with city braking function 108 Personal Profile 33 Personal Profile exporting profiles 34 Personal Profile importing profiles 35 Pinch protection system glass sunroof 45 Pinch protection system win dows 44 Plastic care 223 Power failure 213 Power sunroof glass 45 Power windows 43 Pressure tire air pres sure 185 Pressure warning FTM tires 100 Profile refer to Personal Pro file 33 Programmable memory but tons iDrive 22 Protective function glass sunroof 45 Protective function win dows 44 Push and turn switch refer to Controller 16 17 R Radiator fluid 201 Radio operated key refer to Remote control 32 Radio ready state 62 Radio see user s manual for Navigation Entertainment and Communication Rain sensor 67 Rear socket 153 Rear turn signal bulb replace m
31. Diesel exhaust fluid replen ishing yourself 182 Diesel particulate filter 163 Digital clock 79 Digital compass 150 Dimensions 228 Dimmable exterior mirrors 55 Dimmable interior rearview mirror 56 234 Direction indicator refer to Turn signals 65 Display electronic instru ment cluster 75 Display in windshield 87 Display lighting refer to In strument lighting 92 Displays 73 Displays cleaning 224 Disposal coolant 201 Disposal vehicle battery 213 Distance control refer to PDC 128 Distance to destination 84 Divided screen view split screen 22 Door lock 37 Door lock refer to Remote control 32 Drive off assistant 118 Drive off assistant refer to DSC 114 Driver assistance refer to In telligent Safety 102 Driving Assistant refer to In telligent Safety 102 Driving Dynamics Con trol 116 Driving instructions breaking in 162 Driving mode 116 Driving notes general 162 Driving stability control sys tems 114 Driving style analysis 173 Driving tips 162 DSC Dynamic Stability Con trol 114 DTC Dynamic Traction Con trol 115 Dynamic Damping Con trol 115 Dynamic Stability Control DSC 114 Dynamic Traction Control DTC 115 E ECO PRO 169 ECO PRO bonus range 170 ECO PRO display 169 ECO PRO driving mode 169 ECO PRO driving style analy sis 173 ECO PRO mode 169 ECO PRO Tip driving in struction 171 EfficientDynamics 171 Electronic displays instru ment cluster
32. The procedure stops when a switch for adjust ing the seat or one of the buttons is pressed estimating AISIANCES COMEGUY Objects reflected in the mirror are closer Safety mode than they appear Do not estimate the distance to the traffic behind you based on what you see in the mirror as this will increase your risk of an accident 1 Close the driver s door or switch on the ig nition 54 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 743 11 14 Adjusting Controls Depending on how the vehicle is equipped the mirror setting is stored for the remote control in use When the vehicle is unlocked via the re mote control the position is automatically re trieved if the setting for this function is active Selecting a mirror To change over to the other mirror Slide the mirror changeover switch Adjusting electrically The setting corresponds to the direc tion in which the button is pressed Saving positions Seat and mirror memory refer to page 53 Adjusting manually If an electrical malfunction occurs for example press the edges of the mirror glass Automatic Curb Monitor The concept When the reverse gear is engaged the mirror glass tilts downward slightly on the front pas senger side This improves your view of the curb and other low lying obstacles when park ing for example Activating 1 m Slide the mirror changeover switch to the driver s side mirror position 2 Engage selector lever posit
33. The system may not be fully functional in the following situations gt In heavy fog rain sprayed water or snow fall In tight curves gt If the driving stability control systems are limited or deactivated for example DSC OFF gt Ifthe radar sensor is dirty or obscured Prewarning sensitivity Depending on the set prewarning time this may result in increased false warnings Pedestrian warning with city braking function The concept The system can help to prevent accidents with pedestrians The system issues a warning in the city driving speed area if there is imminent danger of a col lision with pedestrians and includes a braking function The system is controlled via the camera in the base of the interior mirror 108 General information The system issues a warning with brightness staring at approx 6 mph 10 km h to approx 35 mph 60 km h regarding a possible risk of collision with pedestrians and assists with a brake intervention shortly before a collision It responds to persons that are within the de tection range of the system Detection range The detection area in front of the vehicle is div ided into two areas gt Central area arrow 1 directly in front of the vehicle gt Expanded area arrow 2 to the right and left A collision is imminent if pedestrians are lo cated within the central area A warning is is sued about pedestrians who are located within the extended ar
34. Vehicle equipment All standard country specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter Therefore equip ment is also described that is not available in a vehicle e g because of the selected optional equipment or country variant This also applies for safety related functions and systems Hints Danger of burns from hot engine Do not open the cooling system while the engine is hot otherwise escaping coolant may cause burns Suitable additives Only use suitable additives otherwise engine damage may occur The additives are harmful to your health lt Coolant consists of water and additives Not all commercially available additives are suitable for the vehicle Information about the suitable additives are available from the service center Coolant level General information Depending on the engine installation the cool ant reservoir may be located on the opposite side of the engine compartment Checking 1 Let the engine cool 2 The coolant level is correct if it lies be tween the minimum and maximum marks The marks are on the side of the coolant reservoir Symbol Meaning Y Maximum AN Minimum Adding 1 Let the engine cool 2 Turn the cap of the coolant reservoir slightly counterclockwise to allow any ex cess pressure to dissipate and then open it a m j g mY g J rs g Ss A 4 r r gt p f f a i LA 3 Ifthe co
35. an accident lt General information Depending on the set driving program the characteristics of the cruise control can change in certain areas Ata glance Buttons on the steering wheel Press the button Function System on off interrupt Store speed Resume speed Rocker switch change hold store speed Controls Switching on 6 Press the button on the steering wheel The marking in the speedometer is set to the current speed Cruise control can be used 126 Switching off Deactivated or interrupted system If the system is deactivated or inter rupted actively intervene by braking and if necessary with evasive maneuvers otherwise there is the danger of an accident occurring lt Press the button gt If active press twice gt If interrupted press once The displays go out The stored desired speed is deleted Interrupting When active press the button The system is automatically interrupted if gt The brakes are applied gt The clutch pedal is depressed for a few seconds or released while a gear is not en gaged gt The gear engaged is too high for the cur rent speed gt Selector lever position D is disengaged DTC Dynamic Traction Control is activated or DSC is deactivated DSC is actively controlling stability gt When SPORT is activated with Driving Dynamics Control Maintaining storing the current speed SET Press the button
36. behind the vehicle is shown on the Control Display Hints Check the traffic situation as well Check the traffic situation around the ve hicle with your own eyes Otherwise an acci dent could result from road users or objects lo cated outside the picture area of the backup camera lt At a glance Button in the vehicle FPA Rearview camera PY Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 743 11 14 Driving comfort Controls Camera Display on the Control Display Functional requirement gt The rearview camera is switched on gt The trunk lid is fully closed Activating the assistance functions More than one assistance function can be ac tive at the same time gt Parking aid lines Pe i trunk lid The image quality may be impaired Parking aid lines by dirt Pathway and turning circle lines are dis played The camera lens is located in the handle of the Clean the lens refer to page 224 gt Obstacle marking Switching on off Pa Obstacle marking Spatially shaped markings are displayed Switching on automatically With the engine running engage selector lever position R Pathway lines The rearview camera image is displayed if the system was switched on via the iDrive Automatic deactivation during forward travel The system switches off when a certain driving distance or speed is exceeded Switch the system back on if necessary gt Can be shown in the rearview ca
37. braking distance and altered self steering properties lt Final tire failure Vibrations or loud noises while driving can indicate the final failure of the tire Reduce speed and stop otherwise pieces of the tire could come loose and cause an accident Do not continue driving and contact your service center Intelligent Safety The concept Depending on how the vehicle is equipped In telligent Safety consists of one or more of the following systems which can help to avoid an imminent collision These systems are active automatically every time the engine is started using the Start Stop button gt Collision warning refer to page 103 gt Pedestrian warning refer to page 108 Note Personal responsibility The system does not serve as a substi tute for the driver s personal judgment of the traffic situation Be aware of the traffic situation and the vehi cle s surroundings at all times otherwise an accident is still possible despite all warnings lt Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 743 11 14 Safety Controls Ata glance Button in the vehicle Intelligent Safety button The camera is located near the base of the mirror Keep the windshield in the area behind the in terior rear view mirror clean and clear Switching on off The Intelligent Safety systems are automati cally active after each engine start via the start stop button Press the button the systems are s
38. button of the desired function on the hand held trans mitter 5 Release both buttons as soon as the inte rior rearview mirror LED flashes more rap idly When the LED is flashing faster this 149 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Controls Interior equipment indicates that the button on the interior rearview mirror has been programmed The system can then be controlled by the button on the interior rearview mirror If the LED does not flash faster after at least 60 seconds change the distance and repeat the step Several more attempts at different distances may be necessary Wait at least 15 seconds between attempts Canada if programming with the hand held transmitter was interrupted hold down the interior rearview mirror button and repeatedly press and release the hand held transmitter button for 2 sec onds Controls Before operation Before operating a system using the integrated universal remote control ensure that there are no people animals or objects within the range of movement of the remote controlled system otherwise there is a risk of injury or damage Also follow the safety instructions of the hand held transmitter lt The system such as the garage door can be operated using the button on the interior rear view mirror while the engine is running or when the ignition is started To do this hold down the button within receiving range of the system until the functi
39. can be enlarged by folding down the rear seat backrest 154 The rear seat backrest is divided into two parts at a ratio of 60 to 40 If equipped with through loading system the rear seat backrest is divided in the ratio 40 20 AO The sides can be folded down separately or to gether Hints Danger of pinching Before folding down the rear seat back rests ensure that the area of movement of the backrests is clear In particular ensure that no one is located in or reaches into the area of movement of the rear seat backrests when the middle section is folded down Otherwise in jury or damage may result lt Ensuring the stability of the child seat When installing child restraint fixing sys tems make sure that the child seat is securely fastened to the backrest of the seat The angle of the backrest may need to be adjusted and where necessary the headrest height may also need to be adjusted or if possible removed Make sure that all backrests are securely locked Otherwise the stability of the child seat is limited and there is an increased risk of injury because of unexpected movement of the rear seat backrest lt Retract the head restraint if necessary before backrest is folded down With folding head restraints fold in the head restraints before folding down the backrests or damage may result lt Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Interior equipment Controls Opening Closi
40. can be searched via search by pictures This is helpful for example if the description of an outfitting package that cannot be named is Leaf forward needed ac Owner s Manual Information and descriptions can be searched by direct entry of a search term via the index 27 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 743 11 14 Ataglance eMelreliasm integrated Owner s Manual in the vehicle Context help Owner s Manual to the Programmable memory buttons temporarily selected function The relevant information can be opened di General information rectly The Owner s Manual can be stored on the pro grammable memory buttons and called up di Opening via the iDrive rectly To move directly from the application on the Control Display to the options menu Storing l 1 Owner s Manual Select via the iDrive IOPTION Press the button or move the control 8 ler to the right repeatedly until the 2 W Press the desired button for more Options menu is displayed than 2 seconds 2 Display Owner s Manual Executing Opening when a Check Control Press the button message is displayed The Owner s Manual is displayed im Directly from the Check Control message on mediately the Control Display Display Owner s Manual Changing between a function and the Owner s Manual To change from a function e g radio to the Owner s Manual on the Control Display and to switch between the two displays ENON Press the button or move the c
41. cargo straps retaining straps or draw straps to the lashing eyes in the cargo area Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Loading Drivingtips tips Securing cargo gt Distribute the roof load uniformly Stow and secure the cargo as described gt The roof load should not be too large in above otherwise it may present a danger to area the occupants e g during braking and avoid gt Always place the heaviest pieces on the ance maneuvers lt bottom gt Secure the roof luggage firmly e g tie with ratchet straps Roof mounted luggage rack gt Do not let objects project into the opening path of the trunk lid gt Drive cautiously and avoid sudden acceler ation and braking maneuvers Take corners gently Note Roof racks are available as special accessories Securing Follow the installation instructions of the roof rack Roof drip rail with flaps The anchorage points are located in the roof drip rail above the doors Fold the cover outward Loading Be sure that adequate clearance is maintained for tilting and opening the glass sunroof Because roof racks raise the vehicle s center of gravity when loaded they have a major ef fect on vehicle handling and steering re sponse Therefore note the following when loading and driving gt Donot exceed the approved roof axle loads and the approved gross vehicle weight 167 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748
42. center is approximately at ear level Distance Adjust the distance so that the head restraint is as close as possible to the back of the head If necessary adjust the distance by adjusting the tilt of the backrest 51 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 743 11 14 Adjusting Adjusting the height 1 Pull the head restraint upward as far as possible gt To raise pull 2 Press the button arrow 1 and pull the gt To lower press the button arrow 1 and head restraint out completely push the head restraint down Before transporting passengers Tilt Reinstall the head restraint before trans porting anyone in the seat otherwise the pro tective function of the head restraint is unavail able lt Three different tilt positions are available Rear head restraints Correctly adjusted head restraint A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the risk of injury to cervical vertebrae in the event of an accident gt Forward pull the top edge of the head re straint forward arrow 1 Adjusting the head restraint gt Back press the button arrow 2 The head Correctly adjust the head restraints of all restraint folds as far back as possible occupied seats otherwise there is an in creased risk of injury in an accident lt Removing Only remove the head restraint if no one will be Height sitting in the seat in question Adjust the head restraint so that its center is approximately at ear l
43. cluster On vehicles without a gear shift indicator the engaged gear is displayed Manual transmission displays Description Fuel efficient gear is engaged Shift up to fuel efficient gear Shift down to fuel efficient gear Shift into neutral 9 3 Se Automatic transmission displays Example Description Fuel efficient gear is engaged Shift into fuel efficient gear RINE Speed limit detection with No Passing Information The concept Speed limit detection Speed limit detection uses a symbol in the shape of a traffic sign to display the currently detected speed limit The camera at the base of the interior rearview mirror detects traffic signs at the edge of the road as well as variable overhead sign posts Traffic signs with extra symbols for wet road conditions etc are also detected and compared with vehicle interior data such as for the rain sensor and are dis played depending on the situation The system takes into account the information stored in 81 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 743 11 14 Controls Displays the navigation system and also displays speed limits present on routes without signs No Passing Information No Passing Information in the instrument clus ter displays the beginnings and ends of no passing zones detected by the camera The system accounts for only the beginnings and ends of No Passing zones marked by signs No display is shown gt In
44. could lead to engine damage lt Reverse gear Select only when the vehicle is stationary To overcome the resistance move the selector lever in a dynamic movement to the left and engage the reverse gear Automatic transmission with Steptronic Selector lever positions D Drive automatic position Gear position for normal vehicle operation All forward gears are available R is Reverse Select only when the vehicle is stationary N is Neutral Use in automatic car washes for example The vehicle can roll When the ignition is switched off refer to page 61 selector lever position P is engaged automatically P Park Select only when the vehicle is stationary The drive wheels are blocked P is engaged automatically gt After the engine is switched off when the vehicle is in radio ready state refer to page 62 or when the ignition is switched 69 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 743 11 14 Controls Driving off refer to page 61 and when position R or D is engaged gt With the ignition off if selector lever posi tion N is engaged gt Ifthe safety belt is unbuckled the driver s door is opened and the brake pedal is not pressed while the vehicle is stationary and position D or R is engaged Before exiting the vehicle make sure that se lector lever position P of the automatic trans mission is engaged Otherwise the vehicle may begin to roll Kickdown Kickdown is used
45. countries where No Passing zones are primarily identified with road markings On routes without signage gt Where there are railroad crossings high way markings or other situations where no signage is present but passing would not be permitted Hints Personal judgment The system cannot serve as a substitute for the driver s personal judgment of the traffic situation The system assists the driver and does not re place the human eye Ata glance Camera Femme S Ma The camera is located near the base of the mirror Keep the windshield in the area behind the in terior rear view mirror clean and clear 82 Switching on off 1 Settings 2 Instr cluster display 3 Speed limit information If speed limit detection is switched on it can be displayed on the info display in the instru ment cluster via the onboard computer No Passing Information is displayed together with the activated speed limit information Display The following is displayed in the instrument cluster Speed limit detection Current speed limit P 79 mph Speed limit detection is not available Speed limit detection can also be displayed in the Head up Display No Passing Information gt Start of No Passing zone gt End of No Passing zone gt No Passing Information not available No Passing Information can also be displayed in the Head up Display System limits The system
46. detection range gt Pedestrians having a body size less than 32 in 80 cm Functional limitations The system may not be fully functional or may not be available in the following situations gt In heavy fog rain sprayed water or snow fall In tight curves gt If the camera view field or the front wind shield are dirty or covered gt When driving toward bright lights Up to 10 seconds after the start of the en gine via the Start Stop knob gt During calibration of the camera immedi ately after vehicle shipment gt When it is dark outside Lane departure warning The concept Starting at a specific speed this system alerts you when the vehicle on streets with lane markings is about to leave the lane This speed depending on the country version is between 35 mph 55 km h and 45 mph 70 km h 110 When switching on the system below this speed a message is displayed in the instru ment cluster The steering wheel begins vibrating gently in the event of warnings The time of the warning may vary depending on the current driving sit uation The system does not provide a warning if the turn signal is set before leaving the lane Hints Personal responsibility The system cannot serve as a substitute for the driver s personal judgment of the course of the road and the traffic situation In the event of a warning do not jerk the steer ing wheel as you may lose control of the vehi cl
47. driver s safety belt is buckled or the driver s door is closed Manual transmission gt Neutral is engaged and the clutch pedal is not pressed gt The driver s safety belt is buckled or the driver s door is closed The air flow of the air conditioner is reduced when the engine is switched off Displays in the instrument cluster The READY display in the tach ometer signals that the Auto Start Stop function is ready to start the engine automatically The display indicates that the conditions for an automatic en gine stop have not been satis fied Note The engine is not switched off automatically in the following situations gt External temperature too low 63 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 743 11 14 Controls Driving gt The external temperature is high and auto matic climate control is running gt The passenger compartment has not yet been heated or cooled to the required level gt The engine is not yet at operating temper ature gt The wheels are at a sharp angle or the steering wheel is being turned gt After driving in reverse y Fogging of the windows when the auto matic climate control is switched on Vehicle battery is heavily discharged The engine compartment lid is unlocked The parking assistant is activated Stop and go traffic The selector lever is in position N or M S VV VV VO OV Use of fuel with high ethanol content Starting the engine
48. from a halt your vehicle is able to accelerate if operated accordingly Even if some time passes before the vehicle ahead of you drives away again your own vehi cle can still be accelerated automatically and simply As soon as the road is clear it accelerates to the desired speed The speed is also maintained on downhill gra dients but may not be maintained on uphill slopes if engine power is insufficient General information Depending on the set driving program the characteristics of the cruise control can change in certain areas Hints Personal responsibility Even an active system does not release the driver from personal responsibility for the driving process especially for lane tracking adaptation of speed distance and driving style to the traffic conditions Because of technical system limits the system cannot independently react appropriately in all traffic situations Monitor the driving process the surrounding area and what is occurring in traffic continu ously and attentively and actively intervene as required e g by braking steering or making an evasive maneuver lt Unfavorable weather conditions In the event of unfavorable weather and light conditions e g if there is rain snowfall slush fog or glare this may result in poorer recognition of vehicles as well as short term interruptions for vehicles that are already de tected Drive attentively and react to the cur rent traffic e
49. from the tire specialist or from your service center Maximum speed for winter tires Do not exceed the maximum speed for the respective winter tires otherwise tire dam age and accidents can occur Run flat tires If you are already using run flat tires for your own Safety you should replace them only with the same kind No spare tire is available in the case of a flat tire Your service center will be glad to advise you Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 743 11 14 Wheels and tires Mobility Rotating wheels between axles Different wear patterns can occur on the front and rear axles depending on individual driving conditions The tires can be rotated between the axles to achieve even wear Your service center will be glad to advise you After rotating check the tire pressure and correct if neces Sary Rotating the tires is not permissible on vehi cles with different tire sizes on the front and rear axles i e when using different types of tires Storage Store wheels and tires in a cool dry place with as little exposure to light as possible Always protect tires against all contact with oil grease and fuels Do not exceed the maximum tire inflation pres sure indicated on the side wall of the tire Run flat tires RSC label on the tire sidewall The wheels are composed of special rims and tires that are self supporting to a limited de gree The support of the sidewall allows the ti
50. gt Thumbwheel to vary the temperature ar row 3 Toward blue colder Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Toward red warmer Adjusting the ventilation gt Ventilation for cooling Adjust the vent to direct the air in your di rection such as if the vehicle interior is hot from the sun gt Draft free ventilation Adjust the vent to let the air flow past you Ventilation in the rear gt Thumbwheel for continuous opening and closing of the vents arrow 1 gt Thumbwheel to vary the temperature ar row 2 Toward blue colder Toward red warmer gt Lever for changing the air flow direction arrow 3 Parked car ventilation The concept The parked car ventilation ventilates the vehi cle interior and lowers its temperature if nec essary The system can be switched on and off at any external temperature either directly or by us ing two preset switch on times It remains switched on for 30 minutes Open the vents to allow air to flow out Climate control Switching on off directly 1 Settings 2 Climate 3 Activate comf ventilation amp The symbol on the automatic climate con trol flashes if the system is switched on Preselecting the switch on time 1 Settings 2 Climate 3 Timer 1 or Timer 2 4 Set the desired time Activating the switch on time 1 Settings 2 Climate 3 Activate timer 1 or Activate timer 2 amp The sym
51. in 3 mm Winter tires Do not drive with a tire tread depth of less than 0 16 in 4 mm Below a tread depth of 0 16 in 4 mm tires are less suitable for winter operation Minimum tread depth Wear indicators are distributed around the tire s circumference and have the legally re quired minimum height of 0 063 in 1 6 mm They are marked on the side of the tire with TWI Tread Wear Indicator Tire damage General information Inspect your tires often for damage foreign objects lodged in the tread and tread wear Notes Driving over rough or damaged road surfaces as well as debris curbs and other obstacles can cause serious damage to wheels tires and suspension parts This is more likely to occur with low profile tires which provide less cush ioning between the wheel and the road Be careful to avoid road hazards and reduce your speed especially if your vehicle is equipped with low profile tires Indications of tire damage or other vehicle de fects gt Unusual vibrations during driving gt Unusual handling such as a strong ten dency to pull to the left or right Damage can e g be caused by driving over curbs road damage or similar things In case of tire damage If there are indications of tire damage re duce your speed immediately and have the wheels and tires checked right away other wise there is the increased risk of an accident Drive carefully to the nearest service center H
52. in accordance with the age weight and size of the child otherwise there is an in creased risk of injury in an accident Children 13 years of age or older must wear a safety belt as soon as a Suitable child restraint fixing system can no longer be used due to their age weight and size Children on the front passenger seat Should it ever be necessary to use a child re straint fixing system in the front passenger seat make sure that the front knee and side airbags on the front passenger side are deacti vated Automatic deactivation of front passen ger airbags refer to page 96 Note Deactivated front passenger airbags If a child restraint fixing system is used in the front passenger seat the front passenger airbags must be deactivated otherwise there is an increased risk of injury to the child when the airbags are triggered even with a child re straint fixing system Installing child restraint fixing systems Before mounting Before mounting child restraint fixing systems ensure that the rear seat backrests are locked Hints Manufacturer s information for child re straint fixing systems To select mount and use child restraint fixing systems observe the information provided by the system manufacturer otherwise the pro tective effect can be impaired lt Ensuring the stability of the child seat When installing child restraint fixing sys tems make sure that the child seat is securely fastened
53. inflation pressure and after every tire or wheel change Vehicle Info Vehicle status Ll Perform reset Start the engine do not drive away Carry out the reset with Perform reset oo a SS oS Drive away The tires are shown in gray and the status is displayed After driving faster than 19 mph 30 km h for a short period the tire inflation pressures set are accepted as reference values The reset is completed automatically during driving After a successfully completed Reset the wheels on the Control Display are shown in green and Tire Pressure Monitor TPM active is displayed 98 The trip can be interrupted at any time If you drive away again the reset resumes automati Cally Low tire pressure message The yellow warning lamp lights up A Check Control message is displayed gt There is aflat tire or a major loss in tire inflation pressure gt No reset was performed for the system The system therefore issues a warning based on the tire inflation pressures before the last reset 1 Reduce your speed and stop cautiously Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu vers 2 Check whether the vehicle is fitted with regular tires or run flat tires Run flat tires refer to page 195 are la beled with a circular symbol containing the letters RSC marked on the tire sidewall Do not continue driving without run flat tires Do not continue driving if the vehicle is not equipped with r
54. is inadequately burned posing 62 a risk of overheating and damage to the cata lytic converter Do not wait for the engine to warm up while the vehicle remains stationary Start driving at moderate engine speeds Diesel engine If the engine is cold and temperatures are be low approx 32 F 0 C the start process may be delayed somewhat due to automatic pre heating A Check Control message is displayed Automatic transmission Starting the engine 1 Depress the brake pedal 2 Press the Start Stop button The ignition is activated automatically for a certain time and is stopped as soon as the en gine starts Manual transmission Starting the engine 1 Depress the brake pedal 2 Press onthe clutch pedal and shift to neu tral 3 Press the Start Stop button The ignition is activated automatically for a certain time and is stopped as soon as the en gine starts Engine stop Hints Take the remote control with you Take the remote control with you when leaving the vehicle so that children for exam ple cannot start the engine lt Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Driving Controls Set the parking brake and further secure the vehicle as required Set the parking brake firmly when parking oth erwise the vehicle could roll On steep upward and downward inclines further secure the ve hicle for example by turning the steering wheel in the direction of the curb l
55. is stored Language Setting the language To set the language on the Control Display Settings Language Units Language ON Ss Select the desired language The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 743 11 14 Displays Controls Setting the voice dialog Head up Display Voice dialog for the voice activation system refer to page 25 The concept Units of measure Setting the units of measure To set the units for fuel consumption route distance and temperature Settings 1 2 Language Units 3 Select the desired menu item This system projects important information 4 Select the desired unit into the driver s field of vision e g the speed The setting is stored for the remote control The driver can get information without averting currently in use his or her eyes from the road Brightness Display visibility Setting the brightness The visibility of the displays in the Head up To set the brightness of the Control Display Display is influenced by the following factors l gt Certain sitting positions Settings gt Objects on the cover of the Head up Dis play gt Sunglasses with certain polarization filters Control display Brightness Shy gt Turn the controller until the desired bright ness is set gt Wet roads gt Unfavorable light conditions 5 Press the controller S If the im
56. low the tachometer is backlit in blue and is located at the zero point The tachometer approxi mately indicates idle speed The coasting point indicator is illuminated at the zero point during coasting Indications on the Control Display The Coasting driving condition is displayed in EfficientDynamics Info while this driving mode Is active The distance traveled in the Coasting driving condition is indicated by a counter Color code blue arrow 1 and symbol arrow 2 driving condition Coasting Displaying EfficientDynamics info 1 Vehicle Info 2 EfficientDynamics 3 el EfficientDynamics info Deactivating the system manually The function can be deactivated in the Config ure ECO PRO refer to page 170 menu e g to use the braking effect of the engine when trav eling downhill The setting is stored for the profile currently in use ECO PRO driving style analysis The concept The system helps in this situation to develop an especially efficient driving style and to con serve fuel For this purpose the driving style is analyzed The assessment is done in various categories and is displayed on the Control Display Using this indication the individual driving style can be oriented toward conserving fuel The last fifteen minutes of a trip are evaluated The range of the vehicle can be extended by an efficient driving style This gain in range is displayed as a bonus range in the ins
57. many individual states do not exceed the allowable washer fluid dilution ratios limits that apply Follow the usage instructions on the washer fluid con Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 tainer Use BMW s Windshield Washer Con centrate or the equivalent Washer fluid reservoir Adding washer fluid Only add washer fluid when the engine is cool and then close the cover completely to avoid contact between the washer fluid and hot engine parts Otherwise there is the danger of fire and a risk to personal safety if the fluid is spilled lt i Q gt All washer nozzles are supplied from one res ervoir Fill with a mixture of windshield washer con centrate and tap water and if required with a washer antifreeze according to the manufac turer s recommendations Mix the washer fluid before adding to maintain the correct mixing ratio Do not add windshield washer concentrate and antifreeze undiluted and do not fill with pure water this could damage the wiper system Do not mix window washer concentrates of dif ferent manufacturers because otherwise it can result in clogging of the windshield washer nozzles Recommended minimun fill quantity 0 2 US gal 1 liter Driving Manual transmission Shifting Shifting into 5th or 6th gear When shifting into 5th or 6th gear push the gearshift lever to the right otherwise inad vertent shifting into the 3rd or 4th gear
58. moved at low interior temperatures Extending or retracting roller blind for rear window Press the button Roller sunblinds for the rear side windows Pull out the roller sunblind at the loop and hook it onto the bracket Do not open the window while the roller sunblind is raised Do not open the window while the roller sun blind is raised otherwise there is a risk of damage at high speeds that may result in per sonal injury Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Opening and closing Controls Glass sunroof powered General information The glass sunroof is operational when the igni tion is switched on Keep the closing path clear Monitor the closing process and make sure that the closing path of the glass sunroof is clear otherwise injuries may result Take the remote control with you Take the remote control with you when leaving the vehicle so that children for exam ple cannot operate the roof and injure them selves Tilting the glass sunroof Push switch upward briefly gt Closed roof is tilted open gt The opened roof closes until it is in its tilted position The sliding visor stays com pletely open Opening closing the glass sunroof and sliding visor together gt Slide switch back to the re sistance point and hold Glass sunroof and sliding vi sor open together as long as the switch is held down gt Press switch back past the resistance point
59. object is small a red bar is shown in front of the vehicle as it is in the PDC display The display appears as soon as Top View is activated When the image of the rearview camera is dis played it is possible to switch to top view Rav Rear view camera Brightness With Top View switched on 1 Select the symbol 2 Turn the controller until the desired setting is reached and press the controller Contrast With Top View switched on 1 Select the symbol 2 Turn the controller until the desired setting is reached and press the controller Displaying the turning circle and pathway lines gt The static red turning circle line shows the space needed to the side of the vehicle when the steering wheel is turned all the way gt The variable green pathway line assists you in assessing the amount of space ac tually needed to the side of the vehicle The lane line depends on the engaged gear and the current steering angle The 135 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 743 11 14 Controls Driving comfort track line is continuously adjusted for the steering wheel movement 7 Parking aid lines Turning circle and pathway lines are displayed System limits Top View cannot be used in the following sit uations gt With a door open gt With the trunk lid open gt With an exterior mirror folded in gt In poor light A Check Control message is displayed in some of th
60. or front passenger door completely arrow This corresponds to pressing the gf button on the remote control Locking Press the area on the door handle arrow with your finger for approx 1 second without grasp ing the door handle This corresponds to pressing the amp button on the remote control To save battery power ensure that the ignition and all electronic systems and or power con sumers are switched off before locking the ve hicle Convenient closing Press the area on the door handle arrow with your finger and hold it down In addition to locking the windows and the glass sunroof are closed 39 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Controls Opening and closing Monitor the closing process Monitor the closing process to ensure that no one becomes trapped lt Unlocking the trunk lid separately Press the button on the exterior of the trunk lid This corresponds to pressing the but ton on the remote control Do not place the remote control in the cargo area Take the remote control with you and do not leave it in the cargo area otherwise the re mote control is locked inside the vehicle when the trunk lid is closed lt Open trunk lid with no touch activation With Comfort Access the trunk lid can be opened with no touch activation using the re mote control you are carrying Two sensors detect a forward directed foot motion in the center of the area at the
61. quality standards US ASTM 4806 xx CAN CGSB 3 511 xx 180 xx comply with the current standard in each case Do not use a fuel with a higher percent age of ethanol Do not use a fuel with a higher ethanol per centage than recommended or one with other types of alcohol i e no Flex Fuel otherwise this could damage the engine and fuel supply system Recommended fuel grade BMW recommends AKI 91 Minimum fuel grade BMW recommends AKI 89 Minimum fuel grade Do not use any gasoline below the mini mum fuel grade as this may impair engine per formance lt If you use gasoline with this minimum AKI Rat ing the engine may produce knocking sounds when starting at high outside temperatures This has no effect on the engine life Fuel quality The use of poor quality fuels may result in harmful engine deposits or damage Addi tionally problems relating to drivability start ing and stalling especially under certain envi ronmental conditions such as high ambient temperature and high altitude may occur If drivability problems are encountered we rec ommend switching to a high quality gasoline brand and a higher octane grade AKI num ber for a few tank fills To avoid harmful en gine deposits it is highly recommended to purchase gasoline from BP or Top Tier retail ers Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 743 11 14 Fuel Mobility Failure to comply with these recommendations may resul
62. rear of the car and the trunk lid opens Foot movement to be carried out Do not touch vehicle With the foot motion make sure there is steady stance and do not touch the vehicle otherwise there is a danger of injury e g from hot exhaust system parts 1 Place in the center behind the vehicle about an arm s length from the vehicle rear 2 Move a foot in the direction of travel as far under the vehicle as possible and immedi ately pull it back With this movement the 40 leg must pass through the ranges of both sensors Opening The trunk lid opens regardless of whether it was previously locked or unlocked During opening the trunk lid pivots back and up Ensure that adequate clearance is available before opening Before the opening the hazard warning sys tem flashes Preventing inadvertent opening In situations where the trunk lid should is not to be opened with no touch activation en sure that the remote control is located beyond the range of the sensor at least 5 ft 1 50 m from the rear of the car Otherwise the trunk lid may be opened inad vertently for example by an unintentional or misinterpreted movement of the foot lt Malfunction Comfort Access may not function properly if it experiences interference from external sour ces such as mobile phones metal objects overhead power lines transmission towers etc In this case open or close the vehicle using the buttons on the
63. remote control or use the integrated key in the door lock If there is a malfunction open the trunk lid with the remote control button or with the button on the trunk lid Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Opening and closing Controls Adjusting Unlocking The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use Settings Doors key f Select symbol or Unlock button a SS Select the desired function gt Driver s door only Only the driver s door and the fuel filler flap are unlocked Pressing again un locks the entire vehicle gt All doors The entire vehicle is unlocked Depending on how the vehicle is equipped or the country specific variant you can set whether the doors are also unlocked with the EY button on the remote control Confirmation signals from the vehicle The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use 1 Settings 2 Doors key 3 Deactivate or activate the desired confir mation signals gt Acoustic sig lock unlock gt Flash when lock unlock Automatic locking The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use 1 Settings 2 Doors key 3 Select the desired function gt Lock if no door is opened The vehicle locks automatically after a short period of time if a door is not opened gt Lock after start driving The vehicle locks automatically after you drive away Retrieving the seat and mir
64. risk of collision the system can as sist with a slight braking intervention The in tervention can bring a vehicle traveling at slow speed to a complete stop Manual transmission During a braking inter vention up until reaching a complete stop the engine may be shut down The braking intervention is executed only if DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on and Dynamic Traction Control DTC is acti vated The braking intervention can be interrupted by pressing on the accelerator pedal or by actively moving the steering wheel Tow starting and towing When tow starting and towing the vehi cle switch off the Intelligent Safety systems otherwise improper behavior of the braking function of individual systems could result in an accident System limits Be alert Due to system limitations warnings may be not be issued at all or may be issued late or improperly Therefore always be alert and 109 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Controls Safety ready to intervene otherwise there is the dan ger of an accident occurring lt Detection range The detection capability of the camera is lim ited This may result in the warning not being is sued or being issued late For example the following situations may not be detected gt Partially covered pedestrians gt Pedestrians that are not detected as such because of the viewing angle or contour Pedestrians outside of the
65. roof re opens slightly if the closing force exceeds a certain value 2 Press the switch forward again beyond the resistance point and hold until the roof closes without pinch protection Make sure that the closing area is clear Closing from the raised position without pinch protection If there is an external danger push the switch forward past the resistance point and hold it The roof closes without pinch protection Initializing after a power failure After a power failure during the opening or closing process the roof can only be operated to a limited extent Initializing the system The system can be initialized when the vehicle is stationary and the engine is running During the initialization the roof closes without pinch protection Keep the closing path clear Monitor the closing process and make sure that the closing path of the glass sunroof is clear otherwise injuries may result Press the switch up and hold it until the initialization is com plete gt Initialization begins within 15 seconds and is com pleted when the sunroof is completely closed gt The roof closes without pinch protection 46 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Adjusting Controls Adjusting Vehicle equipment All standard country specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter Therefore equip ment is also described that is no
66. such as gravel roads gt On slippery ground When leaves or snow has collected in the parking space Limits of ultrasonic measurement The detection of objects can reach the physi cal limits of ultrasonic measurement e g in the following circumstances gt For small children and animals gt For persons with certain clothing e g coats 139 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Controls Driving comfort gt If there is an external disturbance of the ul trasound e g from passing vehicles or loud machines gt When sensors are dirty iced over dam aged or out of position gt Under certain weather conditions such as high relative humidity rain snowfall ex treme heat or strong wind gt With tow bars and trailer hitches of other vehicles With thin or wedge shaped objects gt With moving objects With elevated protruding objects such as ledges or cargo With objects with corners and sharp edges gt With objects with a fine surface structure such as fences gt For objects with porous surfaces Low objects already displayed e g curbs can move into the blind area of the sensors before or after a continuous tone sounds The parking assistant may identify parking spaces that are not suitable for parking Malfunction A Check Control message is displayed The parking assistant failed Have the system checked 140 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2
67. switch off the AUTO program first Press the left or right side of the but ton decrease or increase air flow The selected air flow is shown on the display of the automatic climate control The air flow of the automatic climate control may be reduced automatically to save battery power Rear window defroster Press the button The rear window defroster switches off automatically after a certain period of time Defrosting windows and removing condensation J Press the button Ice and condensation are quickly re moved from the windshield and the front side windows The air volume can be adjusted when the pro gram is active If the windows are fogged over you can also switch on the cooling function or press the 146 AUTO button to utilize the condensation sen sor Switching the system on off Switching off apy Press the left button for the minimum speed Switching on Press any button except gt Rear window defroster gt Seat heating Microfilter activated charcoail filter In external and recirculated air mode the mi crofilter activated charcoal filter filters dust pollen and gaseous pollutants out of the air This filter should be replaced during scheduled maintenance refer to page 202 of your vehi cle Ventilation Front ventilation gt Lever for changing the air flow direction arrow 1 gt Thumbwheels for opening and closing the vents continuously arrows 2
68. switched on the conden sation evaporates after a short time The head lamp glasses do not need to be changed If the headlamps do not dim despite driving with the light switched on increasing humidity forms e g water droplets in the light have the service center check this Headlamp setting The headlamp adjustments can be affected by changing lamps and bulbs Therefore after a change have the headlamp setting checked and corrected by Service Front lamps bulb replacement Halogen headlamps Headlamps Parking lamps High beams headlamp flasher Low beams Turn signal a fF QOQ N Daytime running lights Accessing the turn signals and low beams Follow general instructions refer to page 204 205 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Mobility Replacing components Low beams 55 watt bulb H7 1 Turn the cap counterclockwise and re move In the wheel house loosen the two brackets and remove the cover Turn signal 21 watt bulb PY21W 2 Tilt the bulb down and then up to loosen it 1 If necessary pull the inside trim of the from the holder and remove wheel house slightly inward Turn the bulb l holder counterclockwise and remove 3 Pullthe connector off the bulb Attach the connector to the new bulb First insert the bulb at the top with the strap arrow 1 and then press down firmly arrow 2 Make sure that the bulb snaps into place 2 Press
69. systems could result in an accident lt Display in the instrument cluster The collision warning can be issued in the in strument cluster in the Head up Display and acoustically Warning stages Symbol Measure The vehicle lights up red prewarn Ing Increase distance The vehicle flashes red and an acoustic signal sounds acute warn Ing You are requested to intervene by braking or making an evasive ma neuver BD D Adapting your speed and driving style The display does not relieve the driver of the responsibility to adapt his or her driving speed and style to the traffic conditions lt System limits Be alert Due to system limitations warnings may be not be issued at all or may be issued late or improperly Therefore always be alert and ready to intervene otherwise there is the dan ger of an accident occurring lt Detection range The system s detection capabilities are limited 107 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 743 11 14 Controls Safety This may result in the warning not being is sued or being issued late For example the following situations may not be detected gt Slow moving vehicles when you approach them at high speed gt Vehicles that suddenly swerve in front of you or sharply decelerating vehicles Vehicles with an unusual rear appearance Two wheeled vehicles ahead of you Pedestrians VV V OV Stationary objects Functional limitations
70. the ignition is switched off Fuel gauge The vehicle inclination may TE Cause the display to vary A 0 US models the arrow beside the fuel pump symbol shows which side of the vehicle the fuel filler flap is on Hints on refueling refer to page 178 Tachometer Always avoid engine speeds in the red warning field In this range the fuel supply is inter rupted to protect the engine Engine oil temperature gt Cold engine the pointer is at the low temperature end Drive at moderate engine and vehicle speeds gt Normal operating tempera ture the pointer is in the middle or in the left half of the temperature display gt Hot engine the pointer is at the high end of the temperature range A Check Control message is also displayed Coolant temperature If the coolant along with the engine becomes too hot a Check Control message is displayed Check the coolant level refer to page 201 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 743 11 14 Displays Controls Date Odometer and trip odometer Display gt Odometer arrow 1 at Baa gt Trip odometer arrow 2 43955 223 5 Show reset kilometers Press the knob gt When the ignition is lt N switched off the time the external temperature and the odometer are displayed gt When the ignition is switched on the trip odometer is reset External temperature If the indicator drops to 37 F 3
71. the ignition is switched off gt After approx 15 minutes Headlamps gt Do not rub dry and do not use abrasive or caustic cleansers gt Soak areas that have been soiled e g due to insects with shampoo and wash off with water gt Thaw ice with deicing spray do not use an ice scraper After washing the vehicle After washing the vehicle apply the brakes briefly to dry them otherwise braking action can be reduced and corrosion of the brake discs can occur 222 Completely remove all residues on the win dows to minimize loss of visibility due to smearing and to reduce wiper noises and wiper blade wear Vehicle care Car care products BMW recommends using cleaning and care products from BMW since these have been tested and approved Car care and cleaning products Follow the instructions on the container When cleaning the interior open the doors or windows Only use products intended for cleaning vehi cles Cleansers can contain substances that are dangerous and harmful to your health Vehicle paint Regular care contributes to driving safety and value retention Environmental influences in areas with elevated air pollution or natural con taminants such as tree resin or pollen can af fect the vehicle s paintwork Tailor the fre quency and extent of your car care to these influences Aggressive substances such as spilled fuel oil grease or bird droppings must be removed immediately
72. the model series is described in this chapter Therefore equip ment is also described that is not available in a vehicle e g because of the selected optional equipment or country variant This also applies for safety related functions and systems Notes No loose objects in the passenger com partment Do not stow any objects in the passenger compartment without securing them other wise they may present a danger to occupants for instance during braking and avoidance ma neuvers lt Do not place anti slip mats on the dash board Do not place anti slip mats on the dashboard The mat materials could damage the dash board Storage compartments The following storage compartments are avail able in the vehicle interior gt Glove compartment on the front passenger side refer to page 156 gt Glove compartment on the driver s side refer to page 157 gt Without Smoker s package Front storage compartment in front of the cupholders refer to page 157 gt Storage compartment in the front center armrest refer to page 157 156 gt Compartments in the doors refer to page 157 gt Nets on the backrests of the front seats gt Storage compartment in the rear center console refer to page 158 Glove compartment Front passenger side Note Close the glove compartment again im mediately Close the glove compartment immediately af ter use while driving otherwise injury may oc cur during
73. to achieve maximum driving performance Press on the accelerator pedal beyond the resistance point at the full throttle position Engaging selector lever positions gt Itis not possible to shift out of selector lever position P until the engine is running and the brake is applied gt With the vehicle stationary press on the brake pedal before shifting out of P or N otherwise the shift command will not be executed shift lock Press on the brake pedal until you start driving To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you select a gear maintain pressure on the brake pedal until you are ready to start lt 70 Engaging D R and N Briefly push the selector lever in the desired di rection beyond a resistance point if necessary After releasing the selector lever it returns to its center position Press unlock button in order to gt Engage R gt Shift out of P Engaging P Press button P Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 743 11 14 Sport program and manual mode Activating the sport program Press the selector lever to the left out of selec tor lever position D The sport program of the transmission is acti vated Activating the M S manual mode 1 Press the selector lever to the left out of selector lever position D 2 Push the selector lever forward or pull it backward Manual mode becomes active and the gear is changed The engaged gear is displayed in the
74. to the backrest of the seat The angle of the backrest may need to be adjusted and where necessary the headrest height may also need to be adjusted or if possible removed Make sure that all backrests are securely locked Otherwise the stability of the child seat is limited and there is an increased risk of injury because of unexpected movement of the rear seat backrest 57 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 743 11 14 Transporting children safely ED eoori children safely On the front passenger seat Deactivating airbags After installing a child restraint fixing system in the front passenger seat make sure that the front knee and side airbags on the front pas senger side are deactivated Deactivate the front passenger airbags auto matically refer to page 96 Deactivating the front passenger airbags If a child restraint fixing system is used in the front passenger seat the front passenger airbags must be deactivated otherwise there is an increased risk of injury to the child when the airbags are triggered even with a child re straint fixing system Seat position and height Before installing a child restraint fixing system move the front passenger seat as far back as possible and adjust its height to the highest position to obtain the best possible position for the belt and to offer optimal protection in the event of an accident If the upper fixing point of the safety belt is lo cated befor
75. top of the previ main menu ous display Manual CARIVARI ENERGY GONG96 3 KLASSIK 100 0 MHz 101 3 MHz 18 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 iDrive Ataglance a glance White arrows pointing to the left or right indi cate that additional panels can be opened View of an opened menu When a menu is opened it generally opens with the panel that was last selected in that menu To display the first panel of a menu gt Move the controller to the left repeatedly until the first panel is displayed gt Press the menu button on the controller twice Opening the Options menu Press the button The Options menu is displayed 4 vr Options LY Split screen Switch off control display FM Display Owner s Manual QO HD Radio reception O RDS Radio Additional options move the controller to the right repeatedly until the Options menu is displayed Options menu The Options menu consists of various areas gt Screen settings e g Split screen This area remains unchanged gt Control options for the selected main menu e g for Radio gt If applicable further operating options for the selected menu e g Store station Changing settings 1 Selecta field 2 Turn the controller until the desired setting is displayed 5 Volume settings Speed volume Volume setting PDC Gong 3 Press the controller Activating deact
76. unnecessary electronic systems power consumers Note If the engine is switched off and the ignition is switched on the system automatically switches to the radio ready state when the door is opened if the lights are switched off or the daytime running lights are switched on Ignition off Automatic transmission Press the Start Stop button again but do not depress the brake Manual shift transmission press the Start Stop button again and do not press on the clutch pedal at the same time All indicator lamps in the instrument cluster go out To save battery power when the engine is off switch off the ignition and any unnecessary electronic systems power consumers P when the ignition is switched off P is engaged automatically when the ig nition is switched off When in an automatic car wash for example ensure that the ignition is not switched off accidentally lt The ignition automatically cuts off while the vehicle is stationary and the engine is stopped gt When locking the vehicle and when the low beams are activated gt Shortly before the battery is discharged completely so that the engine can still be started This function is only available when the low beams are switched off gt When opening or closing the driver door if the driver s seat belt is unbuckled and the low beams are switched off gt While the driver s seat belt is unbuckled if the driver s door is open and the low beams are
77. up to a max of 50 mph 80 km h 4 2 60 328i xDrive 328d xDrive Tire size Specifications in bar PSI with cold tires 225 50 R 17 94 V M S A S RSC 225 50 R 17 94 H M S RSC Pressure specifications in bar PSI RERF R O 2 2 32 2 2132 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Tire size 225 45 R 1891 V M S A S RSC 225 45 R 1891 Y RSC 225 45 R 18 95 V M S XL RSC Front 225 50 R 17 94 W RSC Rear 255 45 R 17 98 W RSC Front 225 45 R 18 91 Y RSC Rear 255 40 R 18 95 Y RSC Front 225 40 R 19 89 Y RSC Rear 255 35 R 19 92 Y RSC Front 225 35 R 20 90 Y XL RSC Rear 255 30 R 20 92 Y XL RSC Compact wheel T 135 80 R 17 102 M Pressure specifications in bar PSI 2 2 32 2 4135 2 2 32 2 4135 2 2 32 2 2 32 2 2 32 2 4135 2 5 36 3 0 44 Speed up to a max of 50 mph 80 km h 4 2160 187 Mobility Wheels and tires 3351 3351 xDrive relevant table on the following pages Other wise tire damage and accidents could occur lt Tire size Pressure specifications in bar PS Tire inflation pressure values over Specifications in ft Heh lp 100 mph 160 km h bar PSI with cold l tires 3201 320i xDrive E lt Without high speed tuning feature 225145R1891V 22132 Tire size Pressure specifications M S A S RSC in bar PSI 225 45 R 18 91 Y Specifications in RSC bar PSI with cold RERF 225 50 R 17 94 H tires G M S RSC e 225 45 R 18
78. used to adjust the certain characteristics of the vehicle Various programs can be selected for this pur pose The Driving Dynamics Control and the DSC OFF buttons can each be used to activate a program Operating the programs Press the button OFF oe Program DSC OFF TRACTION SPORT SPORT COMFORT ECO PRO 116 Automatic program change The system automatically switches to COM FORT in the following situations gt Failure of DSC Dynamic Stability Control gt The vehicle has a flat tire gt When activating cruise control in TRAC TION or DSC OFF mode DSC OFF When DSC OFF refer to page 114 is active driving stability is limited during acceleration and when driving in bends TRACTION When TRACTION is active the vehicle has maximum traction on loose road surfaces DTC Dynamic Traction Control refer to page 115 is activated Driving stability is limited during ac celeration and when driving in bends SPORT Sporty driving with optimized chassis and adapted engine control with limited driving sta bilization Dynamic Traction Control is switched on The driver handles several of the stabilization tasks Activating SPORT i Press the button repeatedly until SPORT appears in the instrument cluster and the DSC OFF indicator lamp lights up Automatic program change When activating cruise control the program automatically switches to SPORT mode Indicator war
79. with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions gt This device may not cause harmful inter ference and gt this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Any unauthorized modifications or changes to these devices could void the user s authority to operate this equipment 113 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Controls Driving stability control systems Driving stability control systems Vehicle equipment All standard country specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter Therefore equip ment is also described that is not available in a vehicle e g because of the selected optional equipment or country variant This also applies for safety related functions and systems Antilock Brake System ABS ABS prevents locking of the wheels during braking The vehicle remains steerable even during full brake applications thus increasing active Safety ABS is operational every time you start the en gine Brake assistant When you apply the brakes rapidly this system automatically produces the maximum braking force boost This then reduces braking dis tance to a minimum during full braking This system utilizes all of the benefits provided by ABS Do not reduce the pressure on the brake pedal for the duration of the full braking DSC Dyna
80. without run flat tires Do not continue driving if the vehicle is not equipped with run flat tires continued driving may result in serious accidents lt When a flat tire is indicated DSC Dynamic Sta bility Control is switched on if necessary System limits Sudden tire damage Sudden serious tire damage caused by external influences cannot be indicated in ad vance lt A natural even pressure loss in all four tires cannot be detected Therefore check the tire inflation pressure regularly The system could be delayed or malfunction in the following situations gt When the system has not been initialized gt When driving ona snowy or slippery road surface gt Sporty driving style slip in the drive wheels high lateral acceleration gt When driving with snow chains Actions in the event of a flat tire Normal tires 1 Identify the damaged tire Do this by checking the air pressure in all four tires 101 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Controls Safety If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is correct the Flat Tire Monitor may not have been initialized In this case initialize the system If an identification is not possible please contact the service center 2 Rectify the flat tire Run flat tires Maximum speed You can continue driving with a damaged tire at speeds up to 50 mph 80 km h Continued driving with a flat tire If continuing to drive w
81. 2 925 748 11 14 Transporting children safely Controls Note Follow manufacturer s information for LATCH child restraint fixing systems To mount and use the LATCH child restraint fixing systems observe the operating and safety information from the system manufac turer otherwise the level of protection may be reduced lt Mounts for the lower LATCH anchors The lower anchors may be used to attach the CRS to the vehicle seat up to a combined child and CRS weight of 65 lb 30 kg when the child is restrained by the internal harnesses Correctly engage the lower LATCH an chors Make sure that the lower LATCH anchors have properly engaged and that the child restraint fixing system is resting snugly against the backrest otherwise the degree of protection offered may be reduced lt Before mounting the LATCH child restraint fix ing system pull the belt away from the child restraint fixing system Without a through loading system Position Mounts for the lower LATCH anchors are lo cated in the gap between the seat and back rest With a through loading system Position Mounts for the lower LATCH anchors are lo cated behind the indicated covers Mounting ISOFIX child restraint fixing systems 1 Mount the child restraint fixing system re fer to the user s manual of the system 2 Ensure that both LATCH anchors are prop erly connected Child restraint fixing system with a tether strap Mou
82. 20i 320i xDrive Specifications i parbsiwithcod RERE R D tires O 0 pe 225 50 R 17 94 V M S A S RSC 225 50 R 17 94 H M S RSC 225 45 R 18 91 V M S A S RSC 225 45 R 18 91 Y RSC 225 45 R 18 95 V M S XL RSC Front 225 50 R 17 94 W RSC Rear 255 45 R 17 98 W RSC 2 2 32 2 2 32 2 2 32 2 4135 2 2 32 2 41 35 186 Front 225 45R18 2 2 32 91 Y RSC 221 32 Rear 255 40 R 18 95 Y RSC Front 225 40 R 19 89 Y RSC Rear 255 35 R 19 92 Y RSC Front 225 35 R 20 90 Y XL RSC Rear 255 30 R 20 92 Y XL RSC 2 2 32 2 41 35 2 5 36 3 0 44 Compact wheel Speed up to a max of T 135 80 R 17 102 50 mph 80 km h M 4 2160 328i 328d Saee maiSiwithcod DAEA TERI tires G P4 225 50R1794V 2 2 32 M S A S RSC 225 50 R 17 94 H M S RSC 225 45 R 18 91 V M S A S RSC 225 45 R 18 91 Y RSC 225 45 R 18 95 V M S XL RSC 2 2 32 2 2 32 2 41 35 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 743 11 14 Wheels and tires Mobility Tire size Front 225 50 R 17 94 W RSC Rear 255 45 R17 98 W RSC Front 225 45 R18 91 Y RSC Rear 255 40 R 18 95 Y RSC Front 225 40 R 19 89 Y RSC Rear 255 35 R 19 92 Y RSC Front 225 35 R 20 90 Y XL RSC Rear 255 30 R 20 92 Y XL RSC Compact wheel T 135 80 R 17 102 M Pressure specifications in bar PSI 2 21 32 2 2 32 2 21 32 22 32 2 21 32 2 4135 2 5 36 3 0 44 Speed
83. 25 748 11 14 Mobility Replacing components Daytime running lights Headlamps 24 watt bulb PW24W 1 If necessary remove the high beam bulb connector 2 Remove the bulb holder 1 Parking lamps daytime running lights 2 Low beams high beams headlamp flasher 3 Turn signal Low beams and high beams are designed with 3 Remove the bulb from the bulb holder xenon technology 4 To insert the new bulb proceed in reverse The parking lamps and daylight running lights order of removal During insertion the bot are made using LED technology tom of the bulb holder must be facing Contact your service center in the event of a downward Make sure that the bulb holder y malfunction snaps into place 5 Attach the high beam bulb connector Turn signal 6 Close the headlamp housing with the cap Follow general instructions refer to page 204 Make sure that the cap engages Xenon headlamps Xenon headlamps Because of the long life of these bulbs the likelihood of failure is very low Switching the lamps on and off frequently shortens their life If a bulb fails switch on the front fog lamps and continue the trip with great care Comply with local regulations Do not perform work bulb replacement on xenon headlamps Have any work on the xenon lighting system including bulb replacement performed only by a service center Due to the high voltage present in the system there is the danger of fatal injuri
84. 4 490 Printed on environmentally friendly paper bleached without chlorine suitable for recycling Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Contents The fastest way to find information on a partic ular topic or item is by using the index refer to page 232 6 Notes Ata glance 12 Cockpit 16 iDrive 24 Voice activation system 27 Integrated Owner s Manual in the vehicle Controls 32 Opening and closing 47 Adjusting 57 Transporting children safely 61 Driving 73 Displays 89 Lamps 94 Safety 114 Driving stability control systems 119 Driving comfort 141 Climate control 148 Interior equipment 156 Storage compartments Driving tips 162 Things to remember when driving 165 Loading 168 Saving fuel Mobility 178 Refueling 180 Fuel 185 Wheels and tires 196 Engine compartment 198 Engine oil 201 Coolant 202 Maintenance 204 Replacing components 215 Breakdown assistance 221 Care Reference 228 Technical data 232 Everything from AtoZ Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 743 11 14 _ Notes Notes Using this Owner s Manual Orientation The fastest way to find information on a partic ular topic is by using the index An initial overview of the vehicle is provided in the first chapter Updates made after the editorial deadline Any updates made after the editorial deadline for the Owner s Manuals are located in the ap pendix of the printed quick reference for the vehicle
85. 5 748 11 14 Opening and closing Controls Without remote control From the inside From the outside Locking and unlocking Locking from the outside Do not lock the vehicle from the outside if there are people in it as the vehicle cannot be unlocked from inside without special knowl edge lt Remove the key before pulling the door handle Before pulling the outside door handle remove the key to avoid damaging the paintwork and Pressing the button for the central locking sys the key tem locks and unlocks the doors and the trunk lid when the front doors are closed but they are not secured against theft The fuel filler flap remains unlocked In the event of an accident of corresponding severity the vehicle is automatically unlocked The hazard warning system and interior lamps come on Unlocking and opening Unlock or lock the driver s door via the door lock using the integrated key The other doors must be unlocked or locked from the inside Alarm system The alarm system is not armed if the vehicle is locked with the integrated key The alarm system is triggered when the door is opened if the vehicle was unlocked via the door lock In order to terminate this alarm un lock vehicle with the remote control or switch on the ignition if necessary by emergency de tection of the remote control gt Either unlock the doors together using the button for the central locking system and then pull the do
86. 8 91 Y RSC 225 45 R 18 95 V M S XL RSC 2 6 38 Pressure specifications in bar PSI RERER O Front 225 50R17 9 2 4 35 94 W RSC Rear 255 45 R 17 98 W RSC 2 6 38 Front 225 45R18 2 6 38 91 Y RSC Rear 255 40 R 18 95 Y RSC 190 2 6 38 Tire size Front 225 40 R 19 89 Y RSC Rear 255 35 R 19 92 Y RSC Front 225 35 R 20 90 Y XL RSC Rear 255 30 R 20 92 Y XL RSC Compact wheel T 135 80 R 17 102 M 335i 335i xDrive Pressure specifications in bar PSI 2 6 38 2 8 41 2 7139 3 2 46 Speed up to a max of 50 mph 80 km h 4 2160 Without high speed tuning feature Tire size Specifications in bar PSI with cold tires 225 45 R 18 91 V M S A S RSC 225 45 R 18 91 Y RSC 225 50 R 17 94 H M S RSC 225 45 R 18 95 V M S XL RSC Front 225 45 R 18 91 Y RSC Rear 255 40 R 18 95 Y RSC Pressure specifications in bar PSI RARER O 4 4 2 7 139 3 2 1 46 2 139 2 81 41 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Wheels and tires Mobility Tire size Pressure specifications in bar PSI Front 225 40R19 2 71 39 89 Y RSC f 3 0 44 Rear 255 35 R 19 92 Y RSC Front 225 35 R20 2 9 42 90 Y XL RSC 34149 Rear 255 30 R 20 92 Y XL RSC Compact wheel Speed up to a max of T 135 80 R 17 102 50 mph 80 km h M 4 2160 With high speed tuning feature Pressure specifications in bar PSI Specifications in bar PSI wit
87. 95 V 225 50R1794V 2 21 32 M S XL RSC M S A S RSC Front 225 45 R18 2 2 32 225 50 R 17 94 H 91 Y RSC i 24135 M S RSC Rear 255 40 R 18 225 45R1891V 2 41 35 2 9 142 95 Y RSC M S A S RSC Front 225 40R19 2 4 35 225 45 R 1891 Y 89 Y RSC 26 38 RSC Rear 255 35 R 19 225 45 R 18 95 V 92 Y RSC M S XL RSC Front 225 35 R20 2 6 38 Front 225 50R17 2 2 32 90 Y XL RSC 30 44 94 W RSC 2 4135 Rear 255 30 R 20 Rear 255 45 R 17 92 Y XL RSC 98 W RSC Compact wheel Speed up to a max of Front 225 45R18 2 4 35 T 135 80 R 17 102 50 mph 80 km h 91 Y RSC 2 4135 M 4 2 160 Rear 255 40 R 18 95 Y RSC Tire inflation pressures at max Front 225 40R19 2 41 35 speeds above 100 mph 160 km h 89 Y RSC E 26 38 Speeds above 100 mph 160 km h Rear 255 35 R 19 92 Y RSC In order to drive at maximum speeds in excess of 100 mph 160 km h please observe and if necessary adjust tire pressures for speeds exceeding 100 mph 160 km h from the 188 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Wheels and tires Mobility Tire size Pressure specifications Tire size Pressure specifications in bar PSI in bar PSI Front 225 35R20 2 5 36 Front 225 35R20 2 5 36 90 Y XLRSC 30 44 90 Y XLRSC f 30144 Rear 255 30 R 20 Rear 255 30 R 20 92 Y XL RSC 92 Y XL RSC Compact wheel Speed up to a max of Compact wheel Speed up to a max of T 135 80 R 17102 50 mph 80 km h T 135 80 R 17102 90 mph 80 km h M 4 2160 M 4 2160 With high speed tuning
88. CD Multimedia menu NAV Opens the Navigation menu 17 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 743 11 14 HEEE iDrive Buttons on controller Selecting menu items Highlighted menu items can be selected Press the but Function ton 1 Turn the controller until the desired menu item is highlighted MENU Open the main menu Main menu Audio Open audio menu last lis ad tened to switch between au Radio dio menus Telephone TEL Opens the Telephone menu bang anew Office BACK Open previous panel Po E f Vehicle Info fi Vehicle Info f Settings a OPTION Opens the Options menu 2 Press the controller Operating concept Menu items in the Owner s Manual In the Owner s Manual menu items that can be selected are set in quotation marks e g Press the button Settings Opening the main menu MENU Changing between panels After a menu item is selected e g Radio a new panel is displayed Panels can overlap a L at A SE Main menu Multimedia Radio Telephone gt Move the controller to the left Navigation The current panel is closed and the previ Office ous panel is displayed Vehicle Info The previous panel is opened again by Settings pressing the BACK button In this case the current panel is not closed The main menu is displayed _ l l gt Move the controller to the right All iDrive functions can be called up via the A new panel is opened on
89. CO PRO Tip gt Tip at Set ECO Pro speed at which an ECO PRO Tip is to be displayed gt ECO PRO speed warning A reminder is displayed if the set ECO PRO speed is exceeded Coasting Fuel efficiency can be optimized by disengag ing the engine and Coasting refer to page 172 with the engine idling This function is only available in ECO PRO mode ECO PRO climate control ECO PRO climate control The climate control is adjusted to be fuel effi cient By making a slight change to the set tempera ture or slowly adjusting the rate of heating or cooling of the passenger compartment fuel consumption can be economized The outputs of the seat heater and the exterior mirror heating are also reduced The exterior mirror heating is made available when outside temperatures are very cold ECO PRO potential The percentage of potential savings that can be achieved with the current configuration is displayed Display in the instrument cluster ECO PRO bonus range An extension of the range can be achieved by an adjusted driv ing style a This may be displayed as the bonus range in the instrument cluster Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Saving fuel Drivingtips tips The bonus range Is shown in the range display The bonus range is automatically reset every time the vehicle is refueled Driving style In the tachometer a mark in the bar display in dicates the current
90. Controls DSC OFF and the DSC OFF indicator lamp go out Indicator warning lamps When DSC is deactivated DSC OFF is dis played in the instrument cluster amp The indicator lamp lights up DSC is oe deactivated DTC Dynamic Traction Control The concept The DTC system is a version of the DSC in which forward momentum is optimized The system ensures maximum forward mo mentum on special road conditions e g unp lowed snowy roads but driving stability is lim ited It is therefore necessary to drive with appropri ate caution You may find it useful to briefly activate DTC under the following special circumstances gt When driving in slush or on uncleared snow covered roads gt When rocking the vehicle or driving off in deep snow or on loose surfaces gt When driving with snow chains Deactivating activating DTC Dynamic Traction Control Activating the Dynamic Traction Control DTC provides maximum traction on loose ground Driving stability is limited during acceleration and when driving in bends Activating DTC we Press the button TRACTION is displayed in the instrument clus ter and the indicator lamp for DSC OFF lights up Deactivating DTC e Press the button again a TRACTION and the DSC OFF indica tor lamp go out xDrive xDrive is the all wheel drive system of your ve hicle Concerted action by the xDrive and DSC further optimize traction and driving dynamics
91. Description of the speed limit detection refer to page 81 function Trip computer The vehicle features two types of computer gt Onboard info the values can be reset as often as necessary gt Trip computer the values provide an overview of the current trip Resetting the trip computer 1 Vehicle Info 2 Trip computer 3 Reset all values are reset Automatically reset all values are reset approx 4 hours after the vehicle comes to a standstill Display on the Control Display Display the onboard computer or trip computer on the Control Display 1 Vehicle Info 2 Onboard info or Trip computer Resetting the fuel consumption or speed 1 Vehicle Info 2 Onboard info 3 Consumpt or Speed 4 Yes Sport displays The concept In the Control Display the current values for power and torque can be displayed Displaying sport displays in the Control Display 1 Vehicle Info 2 Sport displays Speed warning The concept Display of a speed limit which when reached should cause a warning to be issued The warning is repeated if the vehicle speed drops below the set speed limit once by at least 3 mph 5 km h Displaying setting or changing the limit 1 Settings 2 Speed 3 Warning at 4 Turn the controller until the desired limit is displayed 5 Press the controller The speed limit is stored Activating deactivating the limit 1 Setti
92. IG iDrive Split screen General information Additional information can be displayed on the right side of the split screen e g information from the onboard computer In the divided screen view the so called split screen this information remains visible even when you change to another menu Switching the split screen on and off Press the button 2 Split screen Selecting the display ii Press the button 2 Split screen 3 Move the controller until the split screen is selected 4 Press the controller or select Split screen content 5 Select the desired menu item Split screen content LY Split screen Map facing north Map direction of travel Map perspective view Fosition v Onboard info Trip computer Programmable memory buttons General information The iDrive functions can be stored on the pro grammable memory buttons and called up di rectly e g radio stations navigation destina 22 tions phone numbers and entry points into the menu The settings are stored for the remote control currently in use Without navigation system and telephone Only radio stations can be stored on the but tons refer to user s manual for Navigation En tertainment Communication Saving a function 1 Highlight the function via the iDrive 2 g g Press the desired button for more than 2 seconds Running a function Press the button sv The function will run immediately This mea
93. accidents Opening Pull the handle The light in the glove compartment switches on The net in the glove compartment is provided for stowing the storage tray for the cupholder refer to page 158 Closing Fold cover closed Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Storage compartments Controls Locking The glove compartment can be locked with an integrated key to separately secure the trunk lid refer to page 38 for example This prevents access to the glove compart ment and to the cargo area After the glove compartment is locked the re mote control can be handed over such as ata hotel without the integrated key Driver s side Note Close the glove compartment again im mediately Close the glove compartment immediately af ter use while driving otherwise injury may oc cur during accidents Opening Pull the handle Closing Fold cover closed Front storage compartment Sa Raise the lid to open it Compartments in the doors Do not stow any breakable objects Do not store any breakable objects e g glass bottles in the compartments or there is an increased risk of injury in the event of an ac cident lt Center armrest Front A storage compartment is located in the center armrest between the front seats Opening Fold the center armrest up Repositioning Center armrest can be pushed forwards or backwards It engages in the end positions
94. age is distorted check the basic set The setting is stored for the remote control tings currently in use Depending on the light conditions the bright Switching on off ness control may not be clearly visible 1 Settings 2 Head Up Display 3 Head Up Display Assist system information Display on the Control Display Information on the Assist system can be dis Display layed by activating Assist on the Control Dis a i Overview gt Speed 1 Settings l Navigation system 2 Control display gt 2 Driver assistance info gt Check Control messages gt Selection list from the instrument cluster 87 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Controls Displays gt Driver assistance systems Some of this information is only displayed briefly as needed Selecting displays in the Head up Display 1 Settings 2 Head Up Display 3 Displayed information 4 Select the desired displays in the Head up Display The settings are stored for the remote control currently in use Setting the brightness The brightness is automatically adjusted to the ambient light The basic setting can be adjusted manually Settings Head Up Display Brightness a ie ie Turn the controller When the low beams are switched on the brightness of the Head up Display can be ad ditionally influenced using the instrument light ing The setting is stored for the remote cont
95. al when the vehicle is parked using valet service The infrared remote con Closing trol can be handed out without the key Emergency unlocking Recessed grips in the interior trim of the trunk lid make it easier to pull down the lid Pull the handle inside the cargo area 38 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 743 11 14 Opening and closing Controls Unlocking The trunk lid unlocks Comfort Access The concept The vehicle can be accessed without activat ing the remote control All you need to do is to have the remote con trol with you such as in your pants pocket The vehicle automatically detects the remote control when it is nearby or in the passenger compartment Comfort Access supports the following func tions gt Unlocking locking of the vehicle Convenient closing Open the trunk lid individually Open trunk lid with no touch activation yy yy Y Start the engine Functional requirements gt There are no external sources of interfer ence nearby gt To lock the vehicle the remote control must be located outside of the vehicle gt The next unlocking and locking cycle is not possible until after approx 2 seconds gt The engine can only be started if the re mote control is in the vehicle Comparison with ordinary remote control The functions can be controlled by pressing the buttons of the remote control or Comfort Access Grasp the door handle on the driver s
96. ally e g in tun nels in twilight or if there is precipitation The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up A blue sky with the sun low on the horizon can cause the lights to be switched on The low beams always stay on when the fog lamps are switched on Personal responsibility The automatic headlamp control cannot serve as a Substitute for your personal judg ment in determining when the lamps should be switched on in response to ambient lighting conditions For example the sensors are unable to detect fog or hazy weather To avoid safety risks you should always switch on the lamps manually under these conditions Daytime running lights With the ignition switched on the daytime run ning lights light up in position 0 D Q or 2 After the ignition is switched off the parking lamps light up in position 30 Q Activating deactivating In some countries daytime running lights are compulsory so it may not be possible to deac tivate the daytime running lights 1 Settings 2 Lighting 3 Daytime running lamps The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use 90 Roadside parking lamps The vehicle can be illuminated on one side Switching on With the ignition switched off press the lever either up or down past the resistance point for approx 2 seconds Switching off Briefly press the lever to the resistance point in the opposite direction Adap
97. ator lamp goes out after unlock ing The vehicle has not been tampered with gt The indicator lamp flashes after unlocking until the engine ignition is switched on but no longer than approx 5 minutes An alarm has been triggered Tilt alarm sensor The tilt of the vehicle is monitored The alarm system responds in situations such as attempts to steal a wheel or when the car is towed Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Interior motion sensor The windows and glass sunroof must be closed for the system to function properly Avoiding unintentional alarms The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen sor can be switched off together such as in the following situations gt In automatic car washes gt In duplex garages gt During transport on car carrying trains at sea or on a trailer gt When animals are to remain in the vehicle Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor Press the remote control button again within 10 seconds as soon as the vehicle is locked The indicator lamp lights up for approx 2 sec onds and then continues to flash The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen sor are switched off until the vehicle is locked again Power windows General information Take the remote control with you Take the remote control with you when leaving the vehicle so that children for exam ple cannot operate the power windows and in jure the
98. ave the vehicle towed or transported there Otherwise tire damage can become life threat ening for vehicle occupants and also other road users lt Repair of tire damage For safety reasons the manufacturer of your vehicle recommends that you do not have damaged tires repaired they should be re placed Otherwise damage can occur as a re sult lt Changing wheels and tires Mounting Information on mounting tires Have mounting and balancing performed only by a service center If this work is not carried out properly there is the danger of subsequent damage and related safety hazards lt 193 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Mobility Wheels and tires Wheel and tire combination You can ask the service center about the right wheel tire combination and wheel rim versions for the vehicle Incorrect wheel and tire combinations impair the function of a variety of systems such as ABS or DSC To maintain good handling and vehicle re sponse use only tires with a single tread con figuration from a single manufacturer Following tire damage have the original wheel and tire combination remounted on the vehicle as soon as possible Approved wheels and tires You should only use wheels and tires that have been approved by the vehicle manu facturer for your vehicle type otherwise for example despite having the same official size ratings variations can lead to body contact and with it t
99. back slightly Driving off without delay After releasing the foot brake start driv ing without delay since the drive off assistant will not hold the vehicle in place for more than approx 2 seconds and the vehicle will begin rolling back lt 118 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Driving comfort Controls Driving comfort Vehicle equipment All standard country specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter Therefore equip ment is also described that is not available in a vehicle e g because of the selected optional equipment or country variant This also applies for safety related functions and systems Active Cruise Control with Stop amp Go function ACC The concept This system can be used to select a desired speed that the vehicle will maintain automati cally on clear roads To the extent possible the system automati cally adjusts the speed to a slower vehicle ahead of you The distance that the vehicle maintains to the vehicle ahead of you can be varied For safety reasons it depends on the speed To maintain a certain distance the system au tomatically reduces the speed applies the brakes lightly or accelerates again if the vehi cle ahead begins moving faster If the vehicle ahead of you brakes to a halt the system is able to detect this within the given system limits If the vehicle ahead of your drives away again
100. bol on the automatic climate con trol lights up when the switch on time is acti vated amp The symbol on the automatic climate con trol 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 147 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Controls Interior equipment Interior equipment Vehicle equipment All standard country specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter Therefore equip ment is also described that is not available in a vehicle e g because of the selected optional equipment or country variant This also applies for safety related functions and systems Universal garage door opener The concept The universal garage door opener can operate up to 3 functions of remote controlled sys tems such as garage door drives or lighting systems The universal garage door opener re places up to 3 different hand held transmitters To operate the remote control the buttons on the interior rearview mirror must be program med with the desired functions The hand held transmitter for the particular system is required in order to program the remote control During programming During programming and before activat ing a device using the integrated universal re mote control ensure that there are no people animals or objects in the range of
101. button of the desired function on the hand held transmitter and the button to be program med on the interior rearview mirror The LED on the interior rearview mirror will be gin flashing slowly 5 Release both buttons as soon as the LED flashes more rapidly When the LED is flashing faster this indicates that the but ton on the interior rearview mirror has been programmed If the LED does not flash faster after at least 60 seconds change the distance be tween the interior rearview mirror and the hand held transmitter and repeat the step Several more attempts at different distan ces may be necessary Wait at least 15 seconds between attempts Canada if programming with the hand held transmitter was interrupted hold down the interior rearview mirror button and repeatedly press and release the hand held transmitter button for 2 sec onds 6 To program other functions on other but tons repeat steps 3 to 5 The systems can be controlled using the inte rior rearview mirror buttons Special feature of the alternating code wireless system If you are unable to operate the system after repeated programming please check if the system to be controlled features an alternat ing code system Read the system s operating manual or press the programmed button on the interior rear view mirror longer If the LED on the interior rearview mirror starts flashing rapidly and then stays lit constantly for 2 seconds the syste
102. catch at the top on the con nector of the connecting line and remove the connector from the bulb holder Replacing the bulbs 1 Loosen the four fasteners arrow 1 on the bulb holder and remove the bulb holder from the tail lamp arrow 2 Screw the tail lamp on with the two nuts Insert and secure the cover Make sure that the tubular seal is not pinched Lamps in the trunk lid General information Follow general instructions refer to page 204 2 Press the defective bulb gently into the Reversing lamps 16 watt bulb PW16W socket turn counterclockwise and remove nner brake lamps 2i watt bulb H2IW 3 Proceed in the reverse order to insert the new bulb and attach the bulb holder Make sure that the bulb holder engages in all fas teners Accessing the lamps 1 Use the screwdriver from the onboard ve hicle tool kit to loosen and completely re move the six screws on the trim Installing the tail lamp 1 Connect the connecting line to the tail lamp and secure the bulb holder in the clip 2 Make sure that the foam rubber sealing ring Is on the centering pin arrow 2 and is not damaged 3 Position and firmly press the outer part of the tail lamp onto the rubber mount ar row 1 and the inner part onto the centering 2 Carefully loosen the trim from the trunk lid starting at the edge and working toward the area around the recessed grips Make sure that the trim does not become stuck 3 Carefu
103. ch time the rocker switch is pressed past the point of resistance the desired speed increases or decreases by a maxi mum of 5 mph 10 km h Hold the rocker switch in position to repeat the action Distance Selecting a distance Adjust the distance according to the traf fic and weather conditions otherwise there is the danger of an accident occurring Maintain the prescribed safety distance lt Reduce distance Fi Press the button repeatedly until the sk desired distance is set The selected distance refer to page 123 is displayed in the instrument cluster Increase distance Pai Press the button repeatedly until the hall desired distance is set The selected distance refer to page 123 is displayed in the instrument cluster Calling up the desired speed and distance While driving Res Press the button with the system switched on In the following cases the stored speed value is deleted and cannot be called up again 122 gt When the system is switched off gt When the ignition is switched off While standing Before leaving the vehicle secure it against rolling Before leaving the vehicle with the engine run ning engage position P of the automatic trans mission and apply the parking brake Other wise the vehicle may begin to roll The system brought the vehicle to a complete standstill gt Green marking in the speedometer Your vehicle accelerates automatically as soon as the
104. cking via door lock 37 Locking unlocking with re mote control 35 Locking automatic 41 Locking settings 41 Lock power window 44 Locks doors and win dows 60 Low beams 89 Low beams automatic refer to High beam Assistant 91 Lower back support 49 Low Sulfur Diesel 181 Luggage rack refer to Roof mounted luggage rack 167 Lumbar support 49 M Maintenance 202 Maintenance require ments 202 Maintenance service require ments 80 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Everything from A to Z Reference Maintenance system BMW 202 Malfunction displays refer to Check Control 76 Manual air distribu tion 142 146 Manual air flow 142 146 Manual mode transmis sion 71 Manual operation door lock 37 Manual operation exterior mirrors 55 Manual operation fuel filler flap 178 Manual operation Park Dis tance Control PDC 129 Manual operation rearview camera 131 Manual operation Side View 133 Manual operation Top View 135 Manual transmission 69 Marking on approved tires 194 Marking run flat tires 195 Master key refer to Remote control 32 Maximum cooling 145 Maximum speed display 81 Maximum speed winter tires 194 Measure units of 87 Medical kit 216 Memory seat mirror 53 Menu EfficientDynamics 171 Menu in instrument clus ter 83 Menus operating iDrive 16 Menus refer to iDrive operat ing concept 18 Messages refer to Check Control 76 Micr
105. ct the tire infla tion pressure at least twice a month and before starting on a long trip Low tire inflation pressure increases rolling re sistance and thus raises fuel consumption and tire wear Drive away immediately Do not wait for the engine to warm up while the vehicle remains stationary Start driving right away but at moderate engine speeds This is the fastest way for the cold engine to reach its operating temperature Look well ahead when driving Avoid unnecessary acceleration and braking By maintaining a suitable distance to the vehi cle driving ahead of you Driving smoothly and looking ahead reduces fuel consumption Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Saving fuel Drivingtips tips Avoid high engine speeds Use 1st gear to get the vehicle in motion Be ginning with 2nd gear accelerate rapidly When accelerating shift up before reaching high engine speeds When you reach the desired speed shift into the highest applicable gear and drive with the engine speed as low as possible and at a con stant speed As arule driving at low engine speeds lowers fuel consumption and reduces wear The gear shift indicator of your vehicle indi cates the most fuel efficient gear Use coasting When approaching a red light take your foot off the accelerator and let the vehicle coast to a halt On a downhill gradient take your foot off the accelerator and let the vehicle roll The
106. d up Ensure that adequate clearance is available before opening If the doors were not unlocked the trunk lid is locked again as soon as it is pushed closed Do not place the remote control in the cargo area Take the remote control with you and do not leave it in the cargo area otherwise the re 36 mote control is locked inside the vehicle when the trunk lid is closed Malfunction If the vehicle can no longer be locked or un locked with the remote control the battery may be discharged or there may be interfer ence from external sources such as mobile phones metal objects overhead power lines transmission towers etc In this case lock unlock the vehicle without the remote control refer to page 37 For US owners only The transmitter and receiver units comply with part 15 of the FCC Federal Communication Commission regulations Operation is gov erned by the following FCC ID LX8766S LX8766E LX8CAS LX8CAS2 MYTCAS4 Compliance statement yy yy oY amp This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions gt This device may not cause harmful inter ference and gt this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Any unauthorized modifications or changes to these devices could void the user s authority to operate this equipment Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 92
107. d or interrupted system If the system is deactivated or inter rupted actively intervene by braking steering and if necessary with evasive maneuvers oth erwise there is the danger of an accident oc curring lt If switching off the system while stationary press on the brake pedal at the same time m I Press the button or gt If active press twice gt If interrupted press once Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Driving comfort Controls The displays go out The stored desired speed and distance are deleted Interrupting E When active press the button R If interrupting the system while stationary press on the brake pedal at the same time The system is automatically interrupted in the following situations gt When the brakes are applied gt When drive mode D is removed gt When DTC Dynamic Traction Control is activated or DSC is deactivated gt When DSC is actively controlling stability When SPORT is activated with Driving Dynamics Control gt Ifthe safety belt and the driver s door are opened when the vehicle is standing still gt Ifthe system has not detected objects for an extended period e g on a road with very little traffic without road edge line markings gt If the detection range of the radar is dis rupted for example by dirt or heavy fog Maintaining storing the speed Press the button Or Press the rocker switc
108. dal and sounds from the hydraulic circuits indicate that ABS is in its active mode 163 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Driving tips Objects within the range of movement of the pedals No objects in the area around the pedals Keep floor mats carpets and any other objects out of the area of motion of the pedals otherwise the function of the pedals could be impeded while driving and create the risk of an accident Do not place additional floor mats over existing mats or other objects Only use floor mats that have been approved for the vehicle and can be properly fixed in place Ensure that the floor mats are securely fas tened again after they were removed for clean ing for example lt Driving in wet conditions When roads are wet coated with road salt or there is heavy rain briefly exert gentle pres sure on the brake pedal every few miles Ensure that this action does not endanger other road users The heat generated in this process helps dry the brake discs and pads In this way braking efficiency will be available when you need tt Hills Drive long or steep downhill gradients in the gear in which the least braking is required Otherwise the brake system may overheat re sulting in a reduction in the brake system effi ciency You can increase the engine s braking effect by shifting down going all the way to first gear if necessary Avoid load on the brakes Av
109. dition is referred to as coast Ing As soon as the brake or accelerator pedal is depressed the engine is automatically coupled to the transmission again 172 Hints Coasting is a component of the ECO PRO re fer to page 169 driving mode Coasting is automatically activated when ECO PRO mode is called via the Driving Dynamics Control The function is available in a certain speed range A forward looking driving style helps the driver to use the function as often as possible and supports the fuel conserving effect of coast ing Safety mode The function is not available if one of the fol lowing conditions is satisfied gt DSC OFF or TRACTION activated gt Driving in the dynamic limit range and on steep uphill or downhill grades gt Battery charge status temporarily too low or vehicle electrical system drawing exces Sive current gt Cruise control activated Functional requirements In ECO PRO mode this function is available in a speed range from approximately 30 mph ap prox 50 km h to 100 mph approx 160 km h if the following conditions are satisfied gt Accelerator pedal and brake pedal are not operated gt The selector lever is in selector lever posi tion D gt Engine and transmission are at operating temperature Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Saving fuel Drivingtips tips Display Display in the instrument cluster The mark in the bar display be
110. dlamp courtesy delay fea ture 89 Headlamp flasher 66 Headlamp glass 205 Headlamps 205 Headlamps care 222 Headlamp washer system 66 Headliner 15 Head restraints 47 Head restraints front 51 Head restraints rear 52 Head up Display 87 Head up Display care 224 Heavy cargo stowing 166 Height vehicle 228 High beam Assistant 91 High beams 66 High beams low beams refer to High beam Assistant 91 Hills 164 Hill start assistant refer to Drive off assistant 118 Hints 6 Holder for beverages 158 Homepage 6 Hood 197 Horn 12 Hotel function trunk lid 38 Hot exhaust system 163 HUD Head up Display 87 235 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Reference Everything from A to Z Hydroplaning 163 Ice warning see External temperature warning 79 Icy roads see External tem perature warning 79 Identification marks tires 191 Identification number refer to Important features in the en gine compartment 196 iDrive 16 Ignition key refer to Remote control 32 Ignition off 61 Ignition on 61 Indication of a flat tire 98 101 Indicator and warning lamps 76 Individual air distribu tion 142 146 Individual settings refer to Personal Profile 33 Inflation pressure tires 185 Inflation pressure warning FTM tires 100 Info display refer to Com puter 83 Initialize Tire Pressure Moni tor TPM 98 Initializing Flat Tire Monitor FTM 101 Instrument cluster 73 Instrument cl
111. e gt Donot place any electronic devices on the passenger Seat if a child restraint system is to be installed on it gt Do not place objects under the seat that could press against the seat from below gt No moisture in or on the seat Indicator lamp for the front passenger airbags pass AIRBAG OFF Rs ANa The indicator lamp for the front passenger air bags indicates the operating state of the front passenger airbags The lamp indicates whether the airbags are ac tivated or deactivated gt The indicator lamp lights up when a child who is properly seated in a child restraint fix ing system intended for that purpose is detected on the seat or the seat is empty The airbags on the front passenger side are not acti vated gt The indicator lamp does not light up when for example a correctly seated person of sufficient size is detected on the seat The airbags on the front passenger side are ac tivated Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 743 11 14 Safety Controls Detected child seats The system generally detects children seated in a child seat especially in the child seats that were required by NHTSA when the vehicle was manufactured After installing a child seat make sure that the indicator lamp for the front passenger airbags lights up This indicates that the child seat has been detected and the front passenger airbags are not activated Strength of the driver s and fro
112. e lt At a glance Button in the vehicle EPH Lane departure warning a Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 743 11 14 Safety Controls Camera The camera is located near the base of the mirror Keep the windshield in the area behind the in terior rear view mirror clean and clear Switching on off RH Press the button gt On the LED lights up gt Off the LED goes out The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use Display in the instrument cluster gt Lines system is activated gt Arrows at least one lane marking was detected and warnings can be issued Issued warning If you leave the lane and if a lane marking has been detected the steering wheel begins vi brating If the turn signal is set before changing the lane a warning is not issued End of warning The warning ends gt Automatically after approx 3 seconds gt When returning to your own lane gt When braking hard gt When using the turn signal System limits The system may not be fully functional in the following situations gt In heavy fog rain or snowfall gt Inthe event of missing worn poorly visi ble merging diverging or multiple lane markings such as in construction areas gt When lane markings are covered in snow ice dirt or water gt In tight curves or on narrow lanes When the lane markings are covered by objects gt W
113. e service life of the battery Your service center will be glad to advise you on questions regarding the battery Battery replacement Use approved vehicle batteries only Only use vehicle batteries that have been approved for your vehicle by the manufacturer otherwise the vehicle could be damaged and systems or functions may not be fully availa ble Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Replacing components Mobility After a battery replacement have the battery registered on the vehicle by your service cen ter to ensure that all comfort functions are fully available and that any Check Control mes sages of these comfort functions are no longer displayed Charging the battery Note Do not connect charging devices to the 12 volt socket in the vehicle Do not connect battery chargers to the fac tory installed 12 volt sockets in the vehicle as this may damage the vehicle battery due to an increased power consumption lt General information Make sure that the battery is always suffi ciently charged to guarantee that the battery remains usable for its full service life The battery may need to be charged in the fol lowing cases gt When making frequent short distance drives gt Ifthe vehicle is not used for prolonged pe riods longer than a month Starting aid terminals In the vehicle only charge the battery via the starting aid terminals refer to page 217 in the engine compart
114. e driving If on a rare occasion it is necessary to use the parking brake while driving do not use excessive force when applying it When using it Keep the button on the lever depressed Otherwise using excessive force when apply ing the parking brake may cause the rear wheels to lock resulting in fishtailing lt To prevent corrosion and braking control on one side only lightly apply the parking brake periodically while coasting if traffic conditions permit The brake lamps will not light up if the parking brake is engaged Turn signal high beams headlamp flasher Turn signal Do not fold in the exterior mirrors Do not fold in the exterior mirror while driving and when the turn signals warning flashers are working or else the additional flasher lights in the exterior mirror will no lon ger be in the prescribed position and will be difficult to see lt 65 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 743 11 14 Controls Driving Using turn signals Press the lever beyond the resistance point To switch off manually press the lever to the resistance point Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator lamp indicates that a turn signal bulb has failed Triple turn signal activation Press the lever to the resistance point The turn signal flashes three times The function can be activated or deactivated 1 Settings 2 Lighting 3 Triple turn signal The setting is stored for the remote con
115. e environment by tempo rarily suspending the supply of outside air The system then recirculates the air currently within the vehicle E Press the button repeatedly to select oo an operating mode Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 743 11 14 Climate control Controls gt LED off outside air flows in continuously LED on recirculated air mode the supply of outside air into the vehicle is perma nently blocked Recirculated air mode switches off automati cally at low external temperatures after a cer tain amount of time in order to window fog ging If the windows fog over switch off recircu lated air mode and increase the air flow if nec esSary Continuous recirculated air mode The recirculated air mode should not be used for an extended period of time as the air quality inside the vehicle deteriorates stead ily lt Switching the system on off Switching off amp Press the left button for the minimum i speed Switching on Press any button except gt Rear window defroster gt Seat heating Microfilter In external and recirculated air mode the mi crofilter filters dust and pollen out of the air This filter should be replaced during scheduled maintenance refer to page 202 of your vehi cle 143 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Controls Climate control Automatic climate control with enhanced features 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 1 Seat heatin
116. e event of an accident despite corresponding severity of the accident lt Automatic deactivation of the front passenger airbags The system determines whether the front pas senger seat is occupied by measuring the re sistance of the human body The front knee and side airbag on the front passenger side are activated or deactivated accordingly Leave feet in the footwell Make sure that the front passenger keeps his or her feet in the footwell otherwise the front passenger airbags may not function properly lt Child restraint fixing system in the front passenger seat Before transporting a child on the front pas senger seat refer to the safety notes and in structions under Children on the front passen ger seat lt Malfunction of the automatic deactivation system When transporting older children and adults the front passenger airbags may be deacti vated in certain sitting positions In this case the indicator lamp for the front passenger air bags lights up In this case change the sitting position so that the front passenger airbags are activated and the indicator lamp goes out If it is not possible to activate the airbags have the person sit in the rear To make sure that the occupied seat cushion can be evaluated correctly 96 gt Do not attach covers cushions ball mats or other items to the front passenger seat unless they are specifically recommended by the manufacturer of your vehicl
117. e of the sensors is represented in the colors red green and yellow When the image of the rearview camera is dis played the switch can be made to PDC Ry Rear view camera System limits Limits of ultrasonic measurement The detection of objects can reach the physi cal limits of ultrasonic measurement e g in the following circumstances gt For small children and animals gt For persons with certain clothing e g coats gt If there is an external disturbance of the ul trasound e g from passing vehicles or loud machines gt When sensors are dirty iced over dam aged or out of position gt Under certain weather conditions such as high relative humidity rain snowfall ex treme heat or strong wind gt With tow bars and trailer hitches of other vehicles With thin or wedge shaped objects With moving objects With elevated protruding objects such as ledges or cargo With objects with corners and sharp edges gt With objects with a fine surface structure such as fences gt For objects with porous surfaces 129 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Controls Driving comfort Low objects already displayed e g curbs can move into the blind area of the sensors before or after a continuous tone sounds False warnings PDC may issue a warning under the following conditions even though there is no obstacle within the detection range gt In heavy rain
118. e the belt guide of the child seat move the passenger seat carefully forward un til the best possible belt guide position is reached Backrest width Adjustable backrest width before installing a child restraint fixing system in the front pas senger seat open the backrest width com pletely Do not change the backrest width again and do not call up a memory position Backrest width for the child seat Before installing a child restraint fixing system in the front passenger seat the back rest width must be opened completely Do not change the adjustment after this otherwise the stability of the child seat will be reduced Child seat security F 4 r L ll a 1 a FP nG es 7 Ly ms S a Jf p d med The rear safety belts and the front passenger safety belt can be locked against pulling out for mounting the child restraint fixing systems Locking the safety belt 1 Pull out the belt webbing completely 2 Secure the child restraint fixing system with the belt Allow the belt webbing to be pulled in and pull it taut against the child restraint fixing system The safety belt is locked oo Unlocking the safety belt 1 Unbuckle the belt buckle 2 Remove the child restraint fixing system 3 Allow the belt webbing to be pulled in com pletely LATCH child restraint fixing system LATCH Lower Anchors and Tether for Chil dren 58 Online Edition for Part no 01 40
119. e the vehicle checked immediately otherwise surplus oil can lead to engine dam age lt Detailed measurement The concept In the detailed measurement the oil level is checked and displayed via a scale During the measurement the idle speed is in creased somewhat Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Engine oil Mobility General information A detailed measurement is only possible with certain engines Requirements gt Vehicle is on level road gt Manual transmission shift lever in neutral position clutch and accelerator pedals not depressed gt Automatic transmission selector lever in selector lever position N or P and accelera tor pedal not depressed gt Engine is running and is at operating tem perature Performing a detailed measurement In order to perform a detailed measurement of the engine oil level 1 Vehicle Info 2 Vehicle status 3 SE Measure engine oil level 4 Start measurement The oil level is checked and displayed via a scale Duration approx 1 minute Adding engine oil General information Switch off the ignition and safely park the vehi cle before engine oil is added Filler neck Only add 1 US quart liter of oil when the mes sage is displayed in the instrument cluster Adding oil Add oil within the next 125 miles 200 km Otherwise the engine may be damaged lt Do not add too much engine oil When too much engine oil
120. ea only if they are moving in the direction of the central area Ata glance Button in the vehicle Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Safety Controls Be Intelligent Safety button JEN Camera The camera is located near the base of the mirror Keep the windshield in the area behind the in terior rear view mirror clean and clear Switching on off Switching on automatically The system is automatically active every time the engine is started using the Start Stop but ton Switching off EW Press the button the systems are mA switched off The LED goes out Press the button the systems are switched off The LED lights up Warning with braking function Note Adapting your speed and driving style The warning does not relieve the driver of the responsibility to adapt his or her driving speed and style to the traffic conditions lt Display If a collision with a person detected in this way is Imminent a warning symbol appears on the instrument cluster and in the Head up Display it The red symbol is displayed and a sig nal sounds Intervene immediately by braking or making an evasive maneuver Braking intervention The warning prompts the driver himself to in tervene During a warning the maximum brak ing force is used A prerequisite for the brake booster is a sufficiently fast and sufficiently strong actuation of the brake pedal In addition if there is a
121. ecome damaged lt Clothes hooks The clothes hooks are located in the grab han dles in the rear Do not obstruct view When suspending clothing from the hooks ensure that it will not obstruct the driv er s vision Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 743 11 14 Storage compartments Controls No heavy objects Do not hang heavy objects from the hooks otherwise they may present a danger to passengers during braking and evasive ma neuvers lt Storage compartments in the cargo area Storage compartment A storage compartment is located on the left side Located on the right side is a storage compart ment for the onboard vehicle tool kit refer to page 204 and first aid kit refer to page 216 Net Small objects can be stowed in the net on the left side Hooks multi function hook A multi function hook is located on each side of the cargo area The multi function hooks can be loaded up to a max of 8 8 Ibs 4 kg Light and suitable objects only Only hang light bags or suitable objects from the holders Otherwise there is a danger of objects flying about during braking and eva sive maneuvers Only transport heavy luggage in the trunk if it has been appropriately secured lt Retaining strap A retaining strap is available on the right side trim for fastening small objects Lashing eyes in the cargo area To secure the cargo refer to page 166 there are four lashing eyes in t
122. ed the system requests that the driver intervene by braking and carrying out evasive maneu vers if necessary You must react yourself otherwise there is the danger of an accident occurring Unexpected lane change If a vehicle ahead of you unexpectedly moves into another lane from behind a stopped vehi cle you yourself must react as the system does not react to stopped vehicles Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 743 11 14 Driving comfort Controls Cornering If the desired speed is too high for a curve the speed is reduced slightly in the curve although curves cannot be anticipated in advance Therefore drive into a curve at an appropriate speed In tight curves situations may result due to the restricted detection range of the system in which a vehicle driving ahead of you may not be detected at all or not until after a consider able delay When approaching a curve the system may react briefly to the vehicles in the next lane due to the bend of the curve Any deceleration of the vehicle by the system can be compensated for by briefly accelerating After the accelerator pedal is released the system becomes active again and independently controls the speed Driving away In some situations the vehicle cannot drive away automatically e g on steep inclines or behind bumps in the road Radar sensor For US owners only The transmitter and receiver units comply with part 15 of the FCC F
123. ederal Communication Commission regulations Operation is gov erned by the following FCC ID gt OAYARSS3 A Compliance statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions gt This device may not cause harmful inter ference and gt this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Any unauthorized modifications or changes to these devices could void the user s authority to operate this equipment Malfunction The system cannot be activated if the radar sensor is not aligned correctly This may be caused by damage incurred during parking for example A Check Control message is displayed if the system fails Cruise control The concept The system is functional at speeds beginning at approx 20 mph 30 km h It maintains the speed that was set using the control elements on the steering wheel The system brakes on downhill gradients if en gine braking action is insufficient 125 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 743 11 14 Controls Driving comfort Unfavorable conditions Do not use the system if unfavorable conditions make it impossible to drive at a con stant speed for instance gt On curvy roads gt In heavy traffic gt On slippery roads in fog snow or rain or on a loose road surface Otherwise you could lose control of the vehi cle and cause
124. efficiency of the driving style Mark in the CHARGE area arrow 1 display for energy recovered by coasting or when braking Mark in the POWER area arrow 2 display when accelerating The efficiency of the driving style is shown by the color of the bar gt Blue display efficient driving style as long as the mark moves within the blue range gt Gray display adjust driving style e g by backing off the accelerator pedal The display switches to blue as soon as all conditions for fuel economy optimized driving are met ECO PRO Tip driving instruction The arrow indicates that the driving style can be adjusted to Sy be more fuel efficient by backing off the accelerator for instance D ECO PRO I POWER Note The driving style display and ECO PRO tips in the instrument cluster appear when the ECO PRO display is activated Activating driving style and ECO PRO tips 1 Settings 2 Instr cluster display 3 ECO PRO Info ECO PRO tip Symbols An additional symbol and a text instruction are displayed Symbol Measure For efficient driving style back off the accelerator or delay accelerating to allow time to assess road condi tions Reduce speed to the selected ECO km h PRO speed Automatic transmission switch from M S to D and avoid manual shift interventions Manual shift transmission follow u shifting instructions n Manual shift transmission enga
125. eft on the touchpad gt To enter a blank space slide to the right in the center of the touchpad gt To enter a hyphen slide to the right in the upper area of the touchpad gt Toenter an underscore slide to the right in the lower area of the touchpad Using interactive map and Internet The interactive map in the navigation system and Internet sites can be moved via the touch pad Slide in the corre sponding direction Move interactive map or Internet sites Drag inwards or outwards on the Enlarge shrink interac tive map or Internet sites touchpad with the fingers Display the menu or Tap once open a link in the Inter net 20 Changing settings Settings on the control display such as the volume can be made via the touchpad To do this slide to the left or right accordingly Example setting the clock Setting the clock 1 K Press the button The main menu is displayed 2 Turn the controller until Settings is high lighted and then press the controller 1 Main menu Multimedia Telephone Navigation Office ConnectedDrive Vehicle Info Settings 3 If necessary move the controller to the left to display Time Date 4 Turn the controller until Time Date is highlighted and then press the controller IN SF Settings Time Date Language Units Tone Speed Climate Lighting Doors key Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 iDrive Atag
126. ehicle eye wit Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 743 11 14 Notes Po ness accounts possibly with the assistance of an expert Additional functions that are contractually agreed with the customer such as vehicle lo cating in an emergency enable certain vehicle data to be transmitted from the vehicle Event Data Recorder EDR 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 under standing how a vehicle s systems performed The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time typically 30 seconds or less The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as gt How various systems in your vehicle were operating gt Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were fastened gt How far if at all the driver was depressing the accelerator and or brake pedal gt How fast the vehicle was traveling These data can help provide a better under standing of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a nontrivial crash situation occurs no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data e g name gender age and crash location are recorded However ot
127. ent 210 Rearview camera 130 238 Rearview mirror 54 Rear window de froster 142 146 Recirculated air filter 146 Recirculated air mode 142 145 Recommended fuel grade 180 Recommended tire brands 194 Refueling 178 Remaining range 79 Remote control key 32 Remote control malfunc tion 36 Remote control univer sal 148 Replacement fuse 213 Replacing parts 204 Replacing wheels tires 193 Reporting safety defects 9 RES button 122 Reserve warning refer to Range 79 Reset Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 98 Retaining straps securing cargo 166 Retreaded tires 194 Roadside parking lamps 90 Roller sunblinds 44 RON recommended fuel grade 180 Roof load capacity 228 Roof mounted luggage rack 167 Rope for tow starting towing 219 RSC Run Flat System Com ponent refer to Run flat tires 195 Rubber components care 223 Run flat tires 195 S Safe braking 163 Safety 7 Safety belt reminder for driv er s seat and front passen ger seat 51 Safety belts 50 Safety belts care 223 Safety switch windows 44 Safety systems airbags 94 Saving fuel 168 Screen refer to Control Dis play 16 Screwdriver see Onboard ve hicle tool kit 204 Screw thread for tow fit ting 220 Seat and mirror memory 53 Seat belts refer to Safety belts 50 Seat heating front 50 Seat heating rear 50 Seating position for chil dren 57 Seats 47 Selection list in instrument cluster 83 Selector lever automatic transmission 70 Sensor
128. es if work is carried out improperly lt For checking and adjusting headlamp aim please contact your BMW center 208 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Replacing components Mobility 21 watt bulb PY21W 1 Inthe wheel house loosen the two brack ets and remove the cover 2 If necessary pull the inside trim of the wheel house slightly inward Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise and remove pi 3 Press the bulb gently into the socket turn counterclockwise and remove 4 Install the new bulb and bulb holder in re verse order of removal 5 Attach the cover to the wheel house Front fog lamps Follow general instructions refer to page 204 35 watt bulb H8 1 Use the handle of the screwdriver from the onboard vehicle tool kit to remove the three wheel house panel screws arrow 1 Carefully pull back the wheel house panel arrow 2 2 Pull off the bulb connector arrow 1 Turn the bulb arrow 2 Left side of vehicle turn clockwise Right side of vehicle turn counterclock wise Remove the bulb 3 Insert the new bulb connect the connector and screw on the wheel house panel Turn signal in exterior mirror Follow general instructions refer to page 204 The turn signals in the exterior mirrors feature LED technology Contact your service center in the event of a malfunction 209 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Replacing components
129. ese situations Parking assistant The concept This system assists the driver in parking paral lel to the road Ultrasound sensors measure parking spaces on both sides of the vehicle The parking assistant calculates the best pos sible parking line and takes control of steering during the parking procedure When parking also take note of the visual and acoustic information and instructions issued by the PDC the parking assistant and the rear view camera and react accordingly A component of the parking assistant is the PDC Park Distance Control refer to page 128 136 Hints Personal responsibility Even an active system does not relieve the driver from personal responsibility for the driving process Because of technical system limits the system cannot independently react appropriately in all traffic situations Continuously and attentively monitor the driv ing process the area surrounding the vehicle and the traffic situation and actively intervene when required otherwise there is a risk of an accident lt Changes to the parking space Changes to the parking space after it was measured are not taken into account by the system Therefore always be alert and ready to inter vene otherwise there is the danger of an acci dent occurring Transporting loads Loads that extend beyond the perimeter of the vehicle are not taken into account by the system during the parking procedure Theref
130. eter Current fuel consumption Indicator warning lamps Electronic displays mh ON CON OO O1 Tachometer Display reset miles 74 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 isplays Ee Kele Electronic displays Overview instrument cluster Z 5N 1 Messages e g Check Control 76 Time Date 7 External temperature Selection lists 83 Service requirements Miles trip miles 79 Computer Transmission display 7 Gear shift indicator Status Driving Dynamics Control Jo Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 743 11 14 1 Time External temperature Date Selection list such as for the radio Speed limit detection Computer Miles trip miles Navigation display see user s manual for Navigation Entertainment and Communi cation The concept bd d The Check Control system monitors functions in the vehicle and notifies you of malfunctions in the monitored systems A Check Control message is displayed as a combination of indicator or warning lamps and text messages in the instrument cluster and in the Head up Display 76 sed features Vics WS Status Driving Dynamics Control 2 Energy recovery Transmission display Current fuel consumption ECO PRO 3 Messages e g Check Control Service requirements In addition an acoustic signal may be output and a text message may appear on the Control Display Wx S The indicator and warning e in the instru
131. evel 52 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 743 11 14 Adjusting Controls Adjusting the height gt To raise pull gt To lower press the button arrow 1 and push the head restraint down The center head restraint cannot be adjusted in elevation Folding down head restraints Extending retracting head restraint Only fold down head restraint if no pas sengers are in the rear Fold out retracted headrests again if passengers are being car ried in the rear otherwise there is increased risk of injury in the event of an accident lt x iy e gt To lower flaps press the button arrow 1 and press down the head restraint arrow 2 gt Fold back up pull up head restraints Removing Only remove the head restraint if no one will be sitting in the seat in question Pull the head restraint upward as far as possible 2 Press the button arrow 1 and pull the head restraint out completely Before transporting passengers Reinstall the head restraint before trans porting anyone in the seat otherwise the pro tective function of the head restraint is unavail able lt Seat and mirror memory Hints Do not retrieve the memory while driving Do not retrieve the memory setting while driving as an unexpected movement of the seat could result in an accident lt Keep the movement area unobstructed When changing the seat position keep the seat s area of movement unob
132. ever is in selector lever position D gt Shift up pull right shift paddle gt Shift down pull left shift paddle 71 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Controls Driving Gears will only be shifted at appropriate engine and road speeds for example downshifting is not possible if the engine speed is too high The selected gear is briefly displayed in the in strument cluster followed by the current gear Displays in the instrument cluster The selector lever position is dis played e g P Sport automatic transmission Launch Control The concept Launch Control enables optimum acceleration on surfaces with good traction Hints Component wear Do not use Launch Control too often otherwise this may result in premature wear of components due to the high stress placed on the vehicle Did not use Launch Control during the break in refer to page 162 period To increase vehicle stability activate DSC again as soon as possible An experienced driver may be able to achieve better acceleration values in DSC OFF mode Requirements Launch Control is available when the engine is warmed up that is after uninterrupted driving of at least 6 miles 10 km To start with Launch Control do not steer the steering wheel 12 Start with launch control While the engine is running Br 1 Press button or select with the Driving Dynamics Control Sport TRACTION is displayed in t
133. f which menu item is currently selected e g Vehicle status List of short commands of the voice activation system see Navigation Entertainment Com munication Owner s Manual Help dialog for the voice activation system Calling up help dialog Help lt Additional commands for the help dialog gt Help with examples information about the current operating options and the most im portant commands for them are an nounced gt Help voice activation information about the principle of operation for the voice acti vation system is announced One example open the tone settings Via the main menu The commands of the menu items are spoken just as they are selected via the controller 1 Switch on the Entertainment sound output if necessary 2 Press the button on the steering wheel 3 Radio menuc 4 Audio settings Via short command The desired radio station can also be started via a short command 1 Switch on the Entertainment sound output if necessary gt Ba wheel Press the button on the steering 3 Audio settings Setting the voice dialog You can set whether the system should use the standard dialog or a shorter version In the shorter variant of the voice dialog the announcements from the system are issued in an abbreviated form Settings Language Units Speech type S SS Select the setting AY iG Speech mode Standard Short Adjusting the
134. feature 328i 3281 xDrive 328d 328d xDrive Tire size Pressure specifications Without high speed tuning feature in bar PSI Tire size Pressure specifica Specifications in i i l A tions in bar PSI bar PSI with cold Specifications in i Hh Ip tires bar PSI with cold 225 50R1794V 2 21 32 2 7139 t bl M S A S RSC 225 50R1794VM 2 4135 2 9142 225 50 R 17 94 H S A S RSC M S RSC 225 50 R 17 94H M 225 45R 1891Y 2 41 35 2 9 42 S RSC RSC 225 45R1891VM 2 6 38 3 1 45 225 45 R 1895 V S A S RSC M S XL RSC 225 45 R 1891 Y Front 225 50R17 2 21 32 RSC 94 W RSC 24135 225 45 R 1895 V M Rear 255 45 R 17 S XL RSC 98 W RSC Front 225 50R17 2 4 135 Front 225 45R18 2 4135 94 W RSC 2 6138 91 Y RSC _ 24 35 Rear Rear 255 40 R 18 299 45 R 17 98 W 95 Y RSC RSC Front 225 40R19 2 4 35 Front 225 45R18 26 38 89 Y RSC i 26138 91 Y RSC 2 6 38 Rear 255 35 R 19 Rear 92 Y RSC 255 40 R 18 95 Y RSC 189 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 743 11 14 Mobility Wheels and tires Tire size Front 225 40 R 19 89 Y RSC Rear 255 35 R 19 92 Y RSC Front 225 35 R 20 90 Y XL RSC Rear 255 30 R 20 92 Y XL RSC Compact wheel T 135 80 R 17 102 M Pressure specifica tions in bar PSI 2 6 38 2 8141 2 139 3 2 46 Speed up to a max of 50 mph 80 km h 4 2 60 With high speed tuning feature Tire size Specifications in bar PSI with cold tires 225 50R1794HM 2 4 35 S RSC 225 45 R 1
135. fety related functions and systems Car washes Hints Steam jets or high pressure washers When using steam jets or high pressure washers hold them a sufficient distance away and use a maximum temperature of 140 F 60 C If the vehicle has a glass sunroof ensure that a distance of at least 31 5 inches 80 cm is main tained Holding them too close or using exces sively high pressures or temperatures can cause damage or preliminary damage that may then lead to long term damage Follow the user s manual for the high pressure washer lt Cleaning sensors cameras with high pressure washers When using high pressure washers do not spray the exterior sensors and cameras e g Park Distance Control for extended periods of time and only from a distance of at least 12 in 30 cm gt Regularly remove foreign items such as leaves in the area below the windshield when the hood is raised gt Wash your vehicle frequently particularly in winter Intense soiling and road salt can damage the vehicle Automatic car washes Hints gt Give preference to cloth car washes or those that use soft brushes in order to avoid paint damage gt Make sure that the wheels and tires are not damaged by the transport mechanisms gt Fold in the exterior mirrors otherwise they may be damaged depending on the width of the vehicle gt Deactivate the rain sensor refer to page 67 to avoid unintentional wiper acti vation
136. ff when a certain driving distance or speed is exceeded Switch the system back on if necessary With front PDC switching on off manually FPA Press the button PY gt On the LED lights up gt Off the LED goes out Display Signal tones When approaching an object an intermittent tone is sounded that indicates the position of the object For example if an object is de tected to the left rear of the vehicle a signal tone sounds from the left rear speaker The shorter the distance to the object be comes the shorter the intervals If the distance to a detected object is less than approx 10 in 25 cm a continuous tone is sounded With front PDC if objects are located both in front of and behind the vehicle an alternating continuous signal is sounded The signal tone is switched off gt When the vehicle moves away from an ob ject by more than approx 4 in 10 cm gt When selector lever position P is engaged on vehicles with automatic transmission Volume The volume of the PDC signal tone can be ad justed similar to the tone and volume settings of the radio The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use Visual warning The approach of the vehicle to an object can be shown on the Control Display Objects that are farther away are displayed on the Control Display before a signal tone sounds A display appears as soon as Park Distance Control PDC is activated The rang
137. flow of fuel is interrupted while coasting Switch off the engine during longer stops Switch off the engine during longer stops e g at traffic lights railroad crossings or in traffic congestion Auto Start Stop function The Auto Start Stop function of your vehicle automatically switches off the engine during a stop If the engine is switched off and then restarted rather than leaving the engine running con stantly fuel consumption and emissions are reduced Savings can begin within a few sec onds of switching off the engine In addition fuel consumption is also deter mined by other factors such as driving style road conditions maintenance or environmental factors Switch off any functions that are not currently needed Functions such as seat heating and the rear window defroster require a lot of energy and reduce the range especially in city and stop and go traffic Therefore switch off these functions if they are not actually needed The ECO PRO driving program supports the energy conserving use of comfort functions These functions are automatically deactivated partially or completely Have maintenance carried out Have vehicles maintained regularly to achieve optimal vehicle economy and operating life The maintenance should be carried out by your service center Also note the BMW Maintenance System refer to page 202 ECO PRO The concept ECO PRO supports a driving style that saves o
138. for Part no 01 40 2 925 743 11 14 Interior equipment Front center console In the cargo area a ae sa RENG i Raise the cap and remove the cover or ciga The socket is located on the left side in the rette lighter Cargo area In the front passenger footwell USB interface for data transfer The concept Connection for importing and exporting data on USB devices e g gt Personal Profile settings refer to page 33 gt Music collection The socket is located below the glove com gt Importing Trips partment Note For technical reasons the USB port for data transfer may be located in the glove compart ment even in vehicles equipped with a naviga tion system or TV If there is a USB port in the glove compartment it is the USB port intended for transferring data Rear center console Remove the cover 153 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Controls Interior equipment Overview The USB interface is located in the glove com partment Overview The USB interface is located in the center arm rest A Notes Observe the following when connecting gt Do not use force when plugging the con nector into the USB interface gt Do not connect devices such as fans or lamps to the USB interface gt Do not connect USB hard drives Do not use the USB interface to recharge external devices Through loading system The concept The cargo area
139. formation generally documents the state of a component a mod ule a system or the environment gt Operating states of system components fill levels for instance gt Status messages for the vehicle and from its individual components e g wheel rota tion speed vehicle speed deceleration transverse acceleration gt Malfunctions and faults in important sys tem components e g lights and brakes gt Responses by the vehicle to special situa tions e g deployment of an airbag en gagement of stability control systems gt Ambient conditions such as temperature This data is purely technical in nature and is used to detect and correct faults and to opti mize vehicle functions Motion profiles over routes traveled cannot be created from this data When service offerings are used e g re pair services service processes warranty claims quality assurance this technical infor mation can be read out from the event and fault memories by the service personnel in cluding the manufacturer using special diag nostic tools You can obtain further information there if it is needed After a fault is corrected the information in the fault memory is deleted or overwritten on a continuous basis When the vehicle is in use situations are con ceivable in which it might be possible to asso ciate this technical data with individuals if it is combined with other information e g an acci dent report damage to the v
140. four fasteners are engaged 2 Attach the cover under the rubber lip and then thread it between the bars 3 Press down on the holder and tighten the three screws In the cargo area 2 ie Ea si Raise the cargo floor panel 214 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 743 11 14 Breakdown assistance Mobility Breakdown assistance Vehicle equipment Hints All standard country specific and optional Emergency Request not guaranteed equipment that is offered in the model series is For technical reasons the Emergency described in this chapter Therefore equip Request cannot be guaranteed under unfavor ment is also described that is not available in a able conditions lt vehicle e g because of the selected optional equipment or country variant This also applies Initiating an Emergency Request for safety related functions and systems a Hazard warning flashers Press the cover briefly to open it Press the SOS button until the LED in the button lights up gt The LED lights up an Emergency Request was initiated The button is located in the center console If the situation allows wait in your vehicle until the voice connection has been estab Intelligent Emergency ished Request gt The LED flashes when a connection to the BMW Response Center has been estab Requirements lished gt The radio ready state is switched on When the emergency request is received
141. g left 50 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 always keep 6 Temperature right clear 7 Seat heating right 50 15 Defrosting windows and removing conden l l sation 8 Cooling function 9 Automatic recirculated air control recircu lated air mode Climate control functions in detail sary by increasing the cooling or heating out put and then keeps it constant Temperature Avoid rapidly switching between different tem Turn the wheel to set the de perature settings Otherwise the automatic cli N sired temperature mate control will not have sufficient time to ad just the set temperature AUTO program The automatic climate control reaches this AUTO Press the button temperature as quickly as possible if neces 144 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Climate control Controls Air flow air distribution and temperature are controlled automatically Depending on the selected temperature AUTO intensity program and outside influen ces the air is directed to the windshield side windows upper body and into the footwell The cooling function refer to page 145 is switched on automatically with the AUTO pro gram At the same time a condensation sensor con trols the program so as to prevent window condensation as much as pos
142. ge u neutral for engine stop Indications on the Control Display EfficientDynamics Information on fuel consumption and technol ogy can be displayed during driving 1 Vehicle Info 2 EfficientDynamics Displaying fuel consumption history The average fuel consumption can be dis played within an adjustable time frame Vertical bars show consumption for the se lected time frame Trip interruptions are represented below the bar on the time axis 171 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Driving tips Pkg Saving fuel lhl Consumption history Adjusting fuel consumption history time frame lai Select the symbol Resetting fuel consumption history 1 Open Options 2 Reset consumption history Displaying EfficientDynamics info The current efficiency can be displayed el EfficientDynamics info The following systems are displayed gt Automatic engine Start Stop function gt Energy recovery gt Climate control output gt Coasting Display ECO PRO tips i ECO PRO Tips The setting is stored for the profile currently in use Coasting The concept The system helps to conserve fuel To do this under certain conditions the engine is automatically decoupled from the transmis sion when selector lever position D is engaged The vehicle continues traveling with the engine idling to reduce fuel consumption Selector lever position D remains engaged This driving con
143. ge load capacity is 400 Ibs 1 000 Ibs minus 600 Ibs 400 Ibs Determine the combined weight of lug gage and cargo being loaded on the vehi cle That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4 165 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Driving tips djs Loading ILA Max Load IA Max Load IA Max Load RARER C The maximum load is the sum of the weight of the occupants and the cargo The greater the weight of the occupants the less cargo that can be transported Stowing cargo gt Cover sharp edges and corners on the cargo Heavy cargo stow as far forward as possi ble directly behind and at the bottom of the rear passenger seat backrests Very heavy cargo when the rear seat is not occupied secure each of the outer safety belts in the opposite buckle If necessary fold down the rear backrests to stow cargo Do not stack cargo above the top edge of the backrests 166 Securing cargo Lashing eyes in the cargo area To secure the cargo there are four lashing eyes in the cargo area Floor net The floor net can also be used to Secure the load and to store small parts Hook the floor net into the fittings in the cargo area floor Securing cargo gt Smaller and lighter items secure with re taining straps or draw straps gt Larger and heavy objects secure with Cargo Straps Attach the
144. ghter than the vehicle being towed otherwise it will not be possible to control the vehicle response Tow truck Your vehicle should be transported with a tow truck with a so called lift bar or on a flat bed Do not lift the vehicle Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or body and chassis parts otherwise damage may result Automatic transmission transporting your vehicle Note Your vehicle is not permitted to be towed Therefore contact a service center in the event of a breakdown Do not have the vehicle towed Have your vehicle transported on a load ing platform only otherwise damage may oc cur lt Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Breakdown assistance Mobility Tow truck The vehicle should only be transported ona loading platform Do not lift the vehicle Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or body and chassis parts otherwise damage may result Use the tow fitting screwed in at the front for maneuvering the vehicle only Towing other vehicles General information Light towing vehicle The towing vehicle must not be lighter than the vehicle being towed otherwise it will not be possible to control the vehicle re sponse lt Attaching the tow bar tow rope correctly Attach the tow bar or tow rope to the tow fitting connecting it to other vehicle parts may cause damage gt Switch on the hazard warning system de pending on loca
145. gine and road speed gt For gasoline engine 4 500 rpm and 100 mph 160 km h gt For diesel engine 3 500 rom and 93 mph 150 km h Avoid full load or kickdown under all circum stances From 1 200 miles 2 000 km The engine and vehicle speed can gradually be increased Tires Due to technical factors associated with their manufacture tires do not achieve their full traction potential until after an initial breaking in period 162 Drive conservatively for the first 200 miles 300 km Brake system Brakes require an initial break in period of ap prox 300 miles 500 km to achieve optimized contact and wear patterns between brake discs and brake pads Drive moderately during this break in period Clutch The function of the clutch reaches its optimal level only after a distance driven of approx 300 miles 500 km During this break in period engage the clutch gently Following part replacement The same breaking in procedures should be observed if any of the components mentioned above have to be renewed in the course of the vehicle s operating life General driving notes Closing the trunk lid Drive with the trunk lid closed Only drive with the tailgate closed other wise in the event of an accident or braking and evasive maneuvers passengers and other road users may be injured and the vehicle may be damaged In addition exhaust fumes may en ter the passenger compartment lt If driving with t
146. gt The Assist system is functional at the BMW Response Center the BMW gt The SIM card integrated in the vehicle has Response Center contacts you and takes been activated further steps to help you Even if you are unable to respond the General information BMW Response Center can take further Only press the SOS button in an emergency steps to help you under certain circum stances For this purpose data that are used to de termine the necessary rescue measures such as the current position of the vehicle 215 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 743 11 14 Mobility Breakdown assistance if it can be established are transmitted to Storage the BMW Response Center gt Ifthe LED is flashing but the BMW Re sponse Center can no longer be heard via the speaker you can nevertheless still be heard for the BMW Response Center Initiating an Emergency Request automatically Under certain conditions an Emergency Re quest is automatically initiated immediately af The first aid kit is located in the cargo area ina ter a severe accident Automatic Collision Noti storage compartment fication is not affected by pressing the SOS button Roadside Assistance Warning triangle a Service availability Roadside Assistance can be reached around the clock in many countries You can obtain as sistance there in the event of a vehicle break down Roadside Assistance The Roadside Assistance phone number can AN MA be v
147. h cold RERFR O tires i 3 2 46 Tire size 225 45R1891Y 2 7 39 RSC 225 50 R17 94H M S RSC 225 45 R 18 95 V M S XL RSC Front 225 45R18 2 7 39 91 Y RSC 2 8 41 Rear 255 40 R 18 95 Y RSC Front 225 40R19 2 7 39 89 Y RSC 3 0 44 Rear 255 35 R 19 92 Y RSC Tire size Pressure specifications in bar PSI Front 225 35 R20 2 9 42 90 Y XL RSC 7 34149 Rear 255 30 R 20 92 Y XL RSC Compact wheel Speed up to a max of T 135 80 R 17 102 20 mph 80 km h M 4 2160 Tire identification marks Tire size 245 45 R 18 96 Y 245 nominal width in mm 45 aspect ratio in R radial tire code 18 rim diameter in inches 96 load rating not for ZR tires Y speed rating before the R on ZR tires Speed letter Q up to 100 mph 160 km h R up to 106 mph 170 km h S up to 112 mph 180 km h T upto 118 mph 190 km h H up to 131 mph 210 km h V up to 150 mph 240 km h W up to 167 mph 270 km h Y up to 186 mph 300 km h Tire Identification Number DOT code DOT xxxx xxx 0814 xxxx manufacturer code for the tire brand xxx tire size and tire design 0814 tire age 191 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Mobility Wheels and tires Tires with DOT codes meet the guidelines of the U S Department of Transportation Tire age DOT 0814 the tire was manufactured in the 8th week of 2014 Recommendation Regardless of wear replace tires at least every 6 years
148. h while the system is in terrupted When the system is switched on the current speed is maintained and stored as the desired speed This is displayed refer to page 123 in the speedometer and briefly in the instrument cluster When cruise control is maintained or stored DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on if necessary Changing maintaining and storing the speed The rocker switch can be pressed while the system is interrupted to maintain and store the current speed DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on if necessary Adapting the desired speed Adapt the desired speed to the road con ditions and be ready to brake at all times oth erwise there is the danger of an accident oc curring Speed differences Large differences in speed relative to ve hicles ahead of the vehicle cannot be compen sated by the system for example in the follow ing situations gt When quickly approaching a slowly moving vehicle gt When another vehicle suddenly swerves into the wrong lane Press the rocker switch up or down repeatedly until the desired speed is set 121 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Controls Driving comfort If active the displayed speed is stored and the vehicle reaches the stored speed if the road is clear gt Each time the rocker switch is pressed to the point of resistance the desired speed increases or decreases by approx 1 mph 1 km h gt Ea
149. he cargo area Floor net The floor net can also be used to Secure the load refer to page 166 and to store small parts Storage compartment under cargo floor panel Maximum load To avoid damage to the vehicle do not exceed a maximum permitted load of 44 Ibs 20 kg in the storage compartment under the cargo floor panel lt Raise the cargo floor panel arrow 1 and latch at top if necessary arrow 2 Partitioning the compartment The compartment can be divided using an at tachable partition 159 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Driving tips This chapter provides you with information useful in dealing with specific driving and operating modes Driving tips _ eka Things to remember when driving Things to remember when driving Vehicle equipment All standard country specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter Therefore equip ment is also described that is not available in a vehicle e g because of the selected optional equipment or country variant This also applies for safety related functions and systems Breaking in period General information Moving parts need to be broken in to adjust to each other The following instructions will help achieve a long vehicle life and good economy Engine and differential Always obey the official speed limit Up to 1 200 miles 2 000 km Do not exceed the maximum en
150. he curvature is shifted up down Ais Backrest width Change the width of the back rest using the side wings to ad just the lateral support 49 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 743 11 14 Controls Adjusting Front seat heating Switching on af Press the button once for each tem perature level The maximum temperature is reached when three LEDs are lit If the drive is continued within approx 15 mi nutes the seat heating is activated automati cally with the temperature selected last When ECO PRO refer to page 169 is acti vated the heater output is reduced Switching off Press the button longer The LEDs go out Rear seat heating _ S Switching on al Press the button once for each tem perature level The maximum temperature is reached when three LEDs are lit 50 If the drive is continued within approx 15 mi nutes the seat heating is activated automati cally with the temperature selected last When ECO PRO refer to page 169 is acti vated the heater output is reduced Switching off Press the button longer The LEDs go out Safety belts Seats with safety belt The vehicle has five seats each of which is equipped with a safety belt Number of safety belts Your vehicle has been fitted with five safety belts for the safety of you and your passen gers However they can only offer protection w
151. he instrument cluster and the indicator lamp for DSC OFF lights up 2 Engage gear S 3 With the left foot forcefully press down on the brake Press and hold down the accelerator pedal beyond the resistance point at the full throttle position A flag symbol appears in the instrument cluster 5 The starting engine speed adjusts Within 3 seconds release the brake Before using Launch Control allow the trans mission to cool down for approx 5 minutes Launch Control adjusts to the surrounding conditions e g wet pavement when used again Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Vehicle equipment ment All standard country specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter Therefore equip um etrr ina ANT Aleat A r Pe S i Sd l ICI iC q 2E bo tO Fuel gauge Speedometer Indicator warning lamps mh WON Tachometer ment is also described that is not available in a vehicle e g because of the selected optional equipment or country variant This also applies for safety related functions and systems Engine oil temperature Current fuel consumption Electronic displays ON OO O Display reset miles 73 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 AF TOYS T mant el ektariuizanth ARHAANnRRrAN Fant TAY as w Instrument cluster with enhanced features Fuel gauge Engine oil temperature Speedom
152. he risk of severe accidents The manufacturer of your vehicle cannot eval uate non approved wheels and tires to deter mine if they are suited for use and therefore cannot ensure the operating safety of the vehi cle if they are mounted Recommended tire brands For each tire size the manufacturer of your ve hicle recommends certain tire brands These can be identified by a star on the tire sidewall With proper use these tires meet the highest standards for safety and handling 194 New tires Due to technical factors associated with their manufacture tires do not achieve their full traction potential until after an initial breaking in period Drive conservatively for the first 200 miles 300 km Retreaded tires The manufacturer of your vehicle does not rec ommend the use of retreaded tires Retreaded tires Possibly substantial variations in the de sign and age of the tire casing structures can limit service life and have a negative impact on road safety lt Winter tires Winter tires are recommended for operating on winter roads Although so called all season M S tires do provide better winter traction than summer tires they do not provide the same level of per formance as winter tires Maximum speed of winter tires If the maximum speed of the vehicle is higher than the permissible speed for the winter tires then display a corresponding sign in the field of vision You can obtain this sign
153. he tailgate open cannot be avoided gt Close all windows and the glass sunroof gt Greatly increase the blower speed gt Drive moderately Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Things to remember when driving Drivingtips tips Hot exhaust system Hot exhaust system High temperatures are generated in the exhaust system Do not remove the heat shields installed and never apply undercoating to them Make sure that flammable materials e g hay leaves grass etc do not come in contact with the hot exhaust system during driving while in idle po sition mode or when parked Such contact could lead to a fire and with it the risk of seri ous personal injury as well as property dam age Do not touch hot exhaust pipes otherwise there is the danger of getting burned lt Diesel particulate filter The diesel particulate filter collects soot parti cles and burns them periodically at high tem peratures During the cleaning time of several minutes the following may occur gt Temporarily the engine may run less smoothly gt Noises and a slight amount of smoke com ing from the exhaust until shortly after the engine is shut down gt Asomewhat higher engine speed is neces sary to achieve the accustomed perform ance Mobile communication devices in the vehicle Mobile communication devices in the ve hicle It is advised that you do not use mobile com munication devices e g mob
154. hen adjusted correctly Hints Always make sure that safety belts are being worn by all occupants before driving away To protect the occupants the belt locking trig gers early Slowly guide the belt out of the holder when applying it Although airbags enhance safety by providing added protection they are not a substitute for safety belts gt The upper shoulder strap s anchorage point will be correct for adult seat occu pants of every build if the seat is correctly adjusted gt The two outer safety belt buckles integrated into the rear seat are for pas sengers sitting on the left and right gt The center rear seat belt buckle is solely intended for the center passenger Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Adjusting Controls One person per safety belt Never allow more than one person to wear a single safety belt Never allow infants or small children to ride on a passenger s lap lt Putting on the belt Lay the belt without twisting snugly across the lap and shoulders as close to the body as possible Make sure that the belt lies low around the hips in the lap area and does not press on the abdomen Otherwise the belt can slip over the hips in the lap area in a frontal impact and injure the abdomen The safety belt must not lie across the neck rub on sharp edges be routed over breakable objects or be pinched lt Reduction of restraining effect Avoid wearing bulky cloth
155. hen driving very close to the vehicle in front of you When driving toward bright lights When the windshield in front of the interior rearview mirror is fogged over dirty or cov ered with stickers etc gt During calibration of the camera immedi ately after vehicle shipment Active Blind Spot Detection The concept Two radar sensors below the rear bumper monitor the area behind and next to the vehicle at speeds above approx 30 mph 50 km h The system indicates whether there are vehi cles in the blind spot arrow 1 or approaching from behind on the adjacent lane arrow 2 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Controls Safety The lamp in the exterior mirror housing lights up dimly Before you change lanes after setting the turn signal the system issues a warning in the sit uations described above The lamp in the housing of the exterior mirror flashes and the steering wheel vibrates Hints Personal responsibility The system does not serve as a substi tute for the driver s personal judgment of the traffic situation Be aware of the traffic situation and the vehi cle s surroundings at all times otherwise an accident is still possible despite all warnings lt Ata glance Button in the vehicle Active Blind Spot Detection 112 Radar sensors The radar sensors are located under the rear bumper Switching on off A Press the button gt On the LED ligh
156. her parties such as law enforce ment could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely ac quired during a crash investigation To read data recorded by an EDR special equipment is required and access to the vehi cle or the EDR is needed In addition to the ve hicle manufacturer other parties such as law enforcement that have the special equipment can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR Reporting safety defects For US customers The following only applies to vehicles owned and operated in the US If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause in jury or death you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Adminis tration NHTSA in addition to notifying BMW of North America LLC P O Box 1227 West wood New Jersey 07675 1227 Telephone 1 800 831 1117 If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or BMW of North America LLC To contact NHTSA you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 go to http www safercar gov or write to Administrator NHTSA 400 Seventh Street SW Washing ton DC 20590 You can also obtain other
157. his reason use antifreeze Avoid using the washer when the reservoir is empty otherwise you could damage the pump Windshield washer nozzles The windshield washer nozzles are automati cally heated while the ignition is switched on 68 Fold out position of the wipers Required when changing the wiper blades or under frosty conditions for example 1 Switch the ignition on and off again 2 Under frosty conditions ensure that the wiper blades are not frozen onto the wind shield 3 Press the wiper lever up beyond the point of resistance and hold it for approx 3 sec onds until the wiper remains in a nearly vertical position After the wipers are folded back down the wiper system must be reactivated Fold the wipers back down Before switching the ignition on fold the wipers back down to the windshield other wise the wipers may become damaged when they are switched on lt Switch on the ignition 2 Press the wiper levers down The wipers move to their resting position and are ready for operation Washer fluid General information Antifreeze for washer fluid Antifreeze is flammable and can cause injury if it is used incorrectly Therefore keep it away from sources of igni tion Only keep it in the closed original container and inaccessible to children Follow the notes and instructions on the con tainer United States The washer fluid mixture ratio is regulated by the U S EPA and
158. hout the pinch protection system Keep the closing path clear Monitor the closing process and make sure that the closing path of the window is clear otherwise injuries may result lt For example if there is an external danger or if ice on the windows prevents a window from closing normally proceed as follows 1 Pull the switch past the resistance point and hold it there The pinch protection is limited and the window reopens slightly if the closing force exceeds a certain value 2 Pull the switch past the resistance point again within approx 4 seconds and hold it there The window closes without pinch protec tion Safety switch The safety switch in the driver s door can be used to prevent children for example from opening and closing the rear windows using the switches in the rear 44 Switching on and off Press the button The LED lights up if the safety func tion is switched on Safety switch for rear operation Press the safety switch when transport ing children in the rear otherwise injury may result if the windows are closed without super vision lt Roller sunblinds Roller sunblind for rear window General information If you are no longer able to move the roller sun blind for the rear window after having activated it anumber of times in a row the system is blocked for a limited time to prevent overheat ing Let the system cool The roller sunblind for the rear window cannot be
159. ibed that is not available in a 3 Press the controller vehicle e g because of the selected optional 4 Selecting desired range equipment or country variant This also applies l gt Quick reference for safety related functions and systems gt Search by pictures gt Owner s Manual Integrated Owner s Manual Vest Vehicle info in the vehicle ae Quick reference The Integrated Owner s Manual can be dis Search by pictures played on the Control Display The equipment Owner s Manual and functions that are in the vehicle are descri G Onboard info bed therein 17 Trip computer Vehicle status Components of the Integrated Owner s Manual The Integrated Owner s Manual consists of Leafing through the Owner s Manual three parts which offer various levels of infor mation or access possibilities Page by page with link access Turn the controller until the next or previous Quick Reference Guide page is displayed Located in the Quick Reference is important information for the operation of the vehicle the operation of basic vehicle functions or for what to do in the event of a flat tire This information Page by page without link access Leaf through the pages directly while skipping can also be displayed during driving We Inks Highlight the symbol once Now simply press Search by pictures the controller to leaf from page to page Information and descriptions based on illustra Leaf back tions
160. ic and road conditions allow this Controls at a glance Control elements 1 Control Display 2 Controller with buttons and depending on the equipment version with touchpad 16 Control Display Hints gt To clean the Control Display follow the care instructions gt Donot place objects close to the Control Display otherwise the Control Display can be damaged Switching off Press the button 2 Switch off control display yo Options EY Split screen Switch off control display lt Profile settings j Display Owner s Manual Reset current profile Rename current profile Switching on Press the controller again to switch the screen back on Controller with navigation system The buttons can be used to open the menus directly The controller can be used to select menu items and create the settings Some iDrive functions can be operated using the touchpad on the controller Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 743 11 14 At a glance Press the but Function ton TEL Opens the Telephone menu BACK Displays the previous panel OPTION Opens the Options menu Controller without navigation system The buttons can be used to open the menus directly The controller can be used to select menu items and create the settings 1 Turn 3 Move in four directions Press the but Function ton MENU Open the main menu RADIO Opens the Radio menu MEDIA Opens the
161. ice center or a work shop that operates in accordance with the specifications of the vehicle manufacturer with Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Maintenance Mobility correspondingly trained personnel and other authorized persons Otherwise use may result in operating problems for the vehicle lt Position There is an OBD socket on the driver s side for checking the primary components in the vehi cle emissions Emissions service gt The warning lamp lights up ENGINE es SOON Emissions are deteriorating Have the vehicle checked as soon as cr possible Canadian model warning light indi cates the engine symbol gt The warning lamp flashes under certain circumstances This indicates that there is excessive mis firing in the engine Reduce the vehicle speed and have the system checked immediately otherwise serious engine misfiring within a brief pe riod can seriously damage emission con trol components in particular the catalytic converter 203 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Mobility Replacing components Replacing components Vehicle equipment All standard country specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter Therefore equip ment is also described that is not available in a vehicle e g because of the selected optional equipment or country variant This also applies for safety
162. icle there Further information can be obtained from your Service Centre Maintenance and repairs Advanced technology e g the use of modern materials and high performance electronics requires suitable maintenance and repair methods Therefore have this work performed only by a BMW center or a workshop that works accord ing to BMW repair procedures with appropri ately trained personnel If this work is not carried out properly there is the danger of subsequent damage and related safety hazards Parts and accessories BMW recommends using parts and accesso ries approved by BMW for this purpose Your BMW center is the right contact for genu ine BMW parts and accessories other prod ucts approved by BMW and related qualified advice BMW has tested these products for safety and suitability in relation to BMW vehicles BMW can assume responsibility for them However we cannot assume any responsibility whatsoever for parts and accessories that have not been specifically approved by BMW BMW cannot evaluate whether each individual product from another manufacturer can be used with BMW vehicles without presenting a safety hazard This guarantee is also not appli cable when country specific government ap proval has been granted Testing of this kind may fail to embrace the entire range of poten tial operating conditions to which components might be exposed on BMW vehicles Such products could conceivably fail to com
163. ied Set the language refer to page 86 24 Using voice activation Activating the voice activation system _ 1 Mai Press the button on the steering wheel 2 Wait for the signal 3 Say the command The command is displayed in the instru ment cluster This symbol in the instrument cluster indi cates that the voice activation system is active If no other commands are available operate the function in this case via iDrive Terminating the voice activation system Briefly press the button on the steer ing wheel or gt End Possible commands Most menu items on the Control Display can be voiced as commands The available commands depend on which menu is currently displayed on the Control Dis play Short commands exist for many functions Some list entries e g Phone book entries can also be selected via the voice activation sys tem Speak these list entries exactly as they are displayed in the respective list Having possible commands read aloud You can have the available commands read out loud for you commands For example if the Settings menu is dis played the commands for the settings are read out loud Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 743 11 14 Voice activation system Ataglance a glance Executing functions using short commands Functions on the main menu can be performed directly by means of short commands nearly irrespective o
164. iewed on the iDrive or a connection to Roadside Assistance can be established di rectly The warning triangle is located on the inside of the trunk lid For additional information see user s manual To remove loosen the bracket for Navigation Entertainment and Communi cation First aid kit Jump starting Note Some of the articles have a limited service life Notes Check the expiration dates of the contents If the battery is discharged an engine can be started using the battery of another vehicle regularly and replace any expired items i i and two jumper cables Only use jumper ca promptly bles with fully insulated clamp handles To prevent personal injury or damage to both vehicles adhere strictly to the following proce dure 216 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Breakdown assistance Mobility Do not touch live parts To avoid the risk of potentially fatal in jury always avoid all contact with electrical components while the engine is running Preparation 1 Check whether the battery of the other ve hicle has a voltage of 12 volts This infor mation can be found on the battery 2 Switch off the engine of the assisting vehi cle 3 Switch off any electronic systems power consumers in both vehicles Bodywork contact between vehicles Make sure that there is no contact be tween the bodywork of the two vehicles other wise there is the danger of short circuits Star
165. ile phones in side the vehicle without connecting them di rectly to the external antenna Otherwise the vehicle electronics and mobile communication devices can interfere with each other In addi tion there is no assurance that the radiation generated during transmission will be dis charged from the vehicle interior Hydroplaning On wet or slushy roads a wedge of water can form between the tires and road surface This phenomenon is referred to as hydroplan ing It is characterized by a partial or complete loss of contact between the tires and the road surface ultimately undermining your ability to steer and brake the vehicle Hydroplaning When driving on wet or slushy roads re duce your speed to prevent hydroplaning lt Driving through water Adhere to water depth and speed limita tions Do not exceed this water depth and walking speed otherwise the vehicle s engine the electrical systems and the transmission may be damaged lt Drive through calm water only and only if it is not deeper than 9 8 inches 25 cm and at this height no faster than walking speed up to 6 mph 10 km h Braking safely Your vehicle is equipped with ABS as a stand ard feature Applying the brakes fully is the most effective way of braking in situations when this is neces Sary The vehicle maintains steering responsive ness You can still avoid any obstacles with a minimum of steering effort Pulsation of the brake pe
166. in formation about motor vehicle safety from http Awww safercar gov For Canadian customers Canadian customers who wish to report a safety related defect to Transport Canada De fect Investigations and Recalls may telephone the toll free hotline 1 800 333 0510 You can also obtain other information about motor vehi cle safety from http www tc gc ca roadsafety Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 ae Ataglance CELEUS Cockpit Cockpit Vehicle equipment ment is also described that is not available in a P l vehicle e g because of the selected optional All standard country specific and optional equipment or country variant This also applies equipment that is offered in the model series is for safety related functions and systems described in this chapter Therefore equip All around the steering wheel 1 Rollersunblinds 44 AX Active Blind Spot Detec 2 Rear window safety switch 44 SM tion 111 3 Powerwindows 43 p Intelligent Safety 102 4 Exterior mirror operation 54 SN 5 Glove compartment on the driver s Lane departure warning 110 side 156 7y Driver assistance systems 6 Lamps Front fog lamps 92 Parking lamps 89 ESS 12 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 743 11 14 Cockpit Ataglance a glance pe Low beams 89 2 Increase distance 122 p Automatic headlamp con Cruise control rocker switch 127 121 z0 a trol 90 l l 9 Instrument cluster 73 Daytime runn
167. ing and pull the shoulder belt periodically to readjust the tension Make sure that the belt is not jammed otherwise the belt can be damaged and the restraining effect reduced Buckling the belt Make sure you hear the latch plate engage in the belt buckle Unbuckling the belt 1 Hold the belt firmly 2 Press the red button in the belt buckle 3 Guide the belt back into its reel Safety belt reminder for driver s and passenger s seat AA The indicator lamp lights up and a sig nal sounds Make sure that the safety belts are positioned correctly The safety belt reminder is active at soeeds above approx 6 mph 10 km h It can also be activated if objects are placed on the front passenger seat Damage to safety belts In the case of strain caused by accidents or damage Have the safety belts including the safety belt tensioners replaced and have the belt anchors checked Checking and replacing safety belts Have the work performed only by your service center otherwise it cannot be ensured that this safety feature will function properly Front headrests Correctly adjusted head restraint A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the risk of injury to cervical vertebrae in the event of an accident Adjusting the head restraint Correctly adjust the head restraints of all occupied seats otherwise there is an in creased risk of injury in an accident Height Adjust the head restraint so that its
168. ing distance is approx 50 miles 80 km When the vehicle is driven with a damaged tire its handling characteristics change e g re duced lane stability during braking a longer braking distance and altered self steering properties Adjust your driving style accord ingly Avoid abrupt steering maneuvers or driv ing over obstacles e g curbs potholes etc Because the possible driving distance de pends on how the vehicle is used during the trip the actual distance may be smaller or greater depending on the driving speed road conditions external temperature cargo load etc Continued driving with a flat tire Drive moderately and do not exceed a speed of 50 mph 80 km h A loss of tire inflation pressure results ina change in the handling characteristics e g re duced lane stability during braking a longer braking distance and altered self steering properties Final tire failure Vibrations or loud noises while driving can indicate the final failure of the tire Reduce speed and stop otherwise pieces of the tire could come loose and cause an accident Do not continue driving and contact your service center lt Required inflation pressure check message A Check Control message is displayed in the following situations gt Thesystem has detected a wheel change but no reset was carried out gt Inflation was not carried out according to specifications gt The tire pressure has fallen below the leve
169. ing lights 90 Adaptive Light Control 90 High beam Assistant 91 10 Steering wheel buttons right Entertainment source Instrument lighting 92 cr Volume 7 Steering column stalk Voice activation 24 R Turn signal 65 Telephone see user s manual for High beams head Navigation Entertainment and lamp flasher 65 Communication High beam Assistant 91 Thumbwheel for selection lists 83 Oe Vv NS IHE Tm G 11 Steering column stalk right Roadside parking lamps 90 Windshield wipers 66 Computer 83 Rain sensor 67 Clean the windshields and head lamps 68 Le ep or D D Ke gt D D o or or O n D 7 Store speed 125 119 80 Dn m 12 pad Start stop the engine and switch RES Resume speed 127 119 amp g the ignition on off 62 A Auto Start Stop function 63 4 O Cruise control on off interrupt miil ng 13 Horn Active Cruise Control on off in 14 Steering wheel heating 56 EK terrupting 119 amp Reduce distance 122 15 Adjust steering wheel 56 16 Unlock hood 197 mh _ 13 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Ataglance GEIE Cockpit All around the center console A OO Na D gt oO o Headliner 15 Control Display 16 Ventilation 146 Hazard warning system 215 Central locking system 37 Glove compartment 156 Radio CD Multimedia see user s manual for Navigation Entertainment and Commu nication Climate cont
170. instru ment cluster e g M1 Once maximum engine speed is attained M S manual mode is automatically upshifted as needed Switching to manual mode gt To shift down press the selector lever for ward gt To shift up pull the selector lever rear wards Gears will only be shifted at appropriate engine and road speeds e g downshifting is not pos sible if the engine speed is too high The selected gear is briefly displayed in the in strument cluster followed by the current gear Driving Sport automatic transmission prevent automatic upshifting in M S manual mode For vehicles with Sport automatic transmis sions automatic shift operations are not per formed at maximum engine speed for exam ple if one of the following conditions is met gt DSC deactivated gt TRACTION activated gt SPORT activated In addition the kickdown is deactivated Ending the sport program manual mode Push the selector lever to the right D is displayed in the instrument cluster Shift paddles The shift paddles on the steering wheel allow you to shift gears quickly while keeping both hands on the steering wheel If the shift paddles on the steering wheel are used to shift gears in automatic mode the transmission temporarily switches to manual mode If the shift paddles are not used and the vehicle is not accelerated for a certain time the sys tem switches back into automatic mode if the selector l
171. intenance procedures and le gally mandated inspections are displayed 4 Select an entry to call up detailed informa tion Symbols Sym Description bols No service is currently required The deadline for scheduled mainte nance or a legally mandated inspec tion is approaching The service deadline has already passed e eS Entering appointment dates Enter the dates for the required inspections Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 743 11 14 Displays Controls Ensure that the vehicle date and time are set correctly Vehicle Info Vehicle status 6 o Service required Vehicle inspection Date Adjust the settings eo fe SP e Confirm The entered date is stored Automatic Service Request Data regarding the service status or legally mandated inspections of the vehicle are auto matically transmitted to your service center before a service due date You can check when your service center was notified Vehicle Info Vehicle status Open Options eo a Last Service Request Gear shift indicator The concept The system recommends the most fuel effi cient gear for the current driving situation Depending on how the vehicle is equipped and the country specific version of the vehicle the gear shift indicator is active in the manual mode of the automatic transmission and in the manual transmission Indicators to shift up or down are displayed in the instrument
172. interrupted or distance control is deactivated be cause the accelerator pedal is being pressed a vehicle was not detected Distance display Distance control is deactivated be cause the accelerator pedal is being pressed a vehicle was detected Rolling bars the detected vehicle has driven away Indicator warning lamps Personal responsibility The indicator and warning lamps do not relieve the driver of the responsibility to adapt his or her desired driving speed and style to the traffic conditions The vehicle symbol lights up orange A vehicle has been detected ahead of you The vehicle symbol flashes orange The conditions are not adequate for operating the system The system was deactivated but applies the brakes until you actively resume control by pressing on the brake pedal or accelerator pedal The vehicle symbol flashes red and an acoustic signal sounds You are requested to intervene by braking or making an evasive maneuver System limits Speed range Best results are achieved when using the sys tem on well developed roads and highways The system is functional at speeds beginning at approx 20 mph 30 km h The maximum speed that can be set depends on the vehicle The system can also be activated when sta tionary 123 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 743 11 14 Controls Driving comfort Comply with the legal speed limit in every sit uation when using
173. ion R Deactivating Slide the mirror changeover switch to the pas senger side mirror position Fold in and out Press the button Possible up to approx 15 mph 20 km h For example this is advantageous gt In car washes gt In narrow streets gt For folding back mirrors that were folded away manually Mirrors that were folded in are folded out auto matically at a speed of approx 25 mph 40 km h Fold in the mirror in a car wash Before washing the car in an automatic car wash fold in the exterior mirrors by hand or with the button otherwise the mirrors could be damaged depending on the width of the vehicle lt Automatic heating Both exterior mirrors are automatically heated whenever the engine is running Automatic dimming feature Both exterior mirrors are automatically dim med Photocells are used for control in the In terior rear view mirror refer to page 56 J9 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 743 11 14 Adjusting Interior rearview mirror manually dimmable Turn knob Turn the knob to reduce the blinding effect by the interior mirror Interior rearview mirror automatic dimming feature The concept Photocells are used for control gt Inthe mirror glass gt On the back of the mirror Functional requirement For proper operation gt Keep the photocells clean gt Do not cover the area between the inside rearview mirror and the windshield 56
174. is added im mediately have the vehicle checked otherwise this may cause engine damage Protect children Keep oil grease etc out of reach of chil dren and heed the warnings on the containers to prevent health risks lt Oil types for refilling Hints No oil additives Oil additives may lead to engine dam age Viscosity grades for engine oils When selecting an engine oil ensure that the engine oil belongs to one of the viscosity grades SAE OW 40 SAE OW 30 SAE 5W 40 and SAE 5W 30 or malfunctions or engine damage may occur The engine oil quality is critical for the life of the engine 199 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Mobility Engine oil Approved oil types You can add oils with the following specifica tions Gasoline engine BMW Longlife 01 BMW Longlife 01 FE Diesel engine BMW Longlife 04 Additional information about the approved types of oils can be requested from the service center Alternative oil types If the approved engine oils are not available up to 1 US quart liter of an oil with the following specification can be added Gasoline engine API SM or superior grade specification Diesel engine API ILSAC GF 5 Engine oil change The vehicle manufacturer recommends that you let the service center change the motor oil BMW recommends G astrol 200 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Coolant Mobility Coolant
175. ise may lead to short term and in most cases temporary hearing impairment in sensitive individuals In the case of a malfunction deactivation and after triggering of the airbags Do not touch the individual components imme diately after the system has been triggered otherwise there is the danger of burns Only have the airbags checked repaired or dis mantled and the airbag generator scrapped by the service center or a workshop that has the necessary authorization for handling explo Sives Non professional attempts to service the sys tem could lead to failure in an emergency or undesired triggering of the airbag either of which could result in injury lt Warnings and information on the airbags are also found on the sun visors Functional readiness of the airbag system F When the ignition is switched on the N warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up briefly and thereby indicates the operational readiness of the entire airbag system and the belt tensioner Airbag system malfunctioning gt Warning lamp does not come on when the ignition is turned on gt The warning lamp lights up continuously 95 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 743 11 14 Controls Safety When there is a malfunction have the airbag system checked immediately When there is a malfunction have the airbag system checked immediately otherwise there is arisk that the system does not function as expected in th
176. ith a damaged tire 1 Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu vers 2 Donot exceed a speed of 50 mph 80 km h 3 Check the air pressure in all four tires at the next opportunity If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is correct the Flat Tire Monitor may not have been initialized In this case initialize the system Possible driving distance with complete loss of tire inflation pressure The possible driving distance after a loss of tire inflation pressure depends on the cargo load and the driving style and conditions For a vehicle containing an average load the possible driving distance Is approx 50 miles 80 km When the vehicle is driven with a damaged tire its handling characteristics change e g re duced lane stability during braking a longer braking distance and altered self steering properties Adjust your driving style accord ingly Avoid abrupt steering maneuvers or driv ing over obstacles e g curbs potholes etc Because the possible driving distance de pends on how the vehicle is used during the trip the actual distance may be smaller or 102 greater depending on the driving speed road conditions external temperature cargo load etc Continued driving with a flat tire Drive moderately and do not exceed a speed of 50 mph 80 km h A loss of tire inflation pressure results ina change in the handling characteristics e g re duced lane stability during braking a longer
177. itions When a sporty driving style is used the engine oil consumption for example is clearly higher Therefore regularly check the engine oil level after refueling Depending on its engine the vehicle is equip ped with electronic oil measurement or meas uring is done with a dipstick The electronic oil measurement has two meas uring principles gt Status display gt Detailed measurement Checking the oil level electronically Status display The concept The oil level is monitored electronically during driving and shown on the Control Display If the oil level reaches the minimum level a check control message is displayed 198 Requirements A current measured value is available after ap prox 30 minutes of driving During a shorter trip the status of the last sufficiently long trip is displayed With frequent short distance trips regularly perform a detailed measurement Displaying the oil level 1 Vehicle Info 2 Vehicle status 3 X Engine oil level Oil level display messages Different messages appear on the display de pending on the oil level Pay attention to these messages If the engine oil level is too low within the next 125 miles 200 km Add oil refer to page 199 Engine oil level too low Add oil immediately otherwise an insuf ficient amount of engine oil could result in en gine damage lt Take care not to add too much engine oil Too much engine oil Hav
178. ivating the functions Several menu items are preceded by a check box It indicates whether the function is acti vated or deactivated Selecting the menu item activates or deactivates the function EY The function is activated EJ The function is deactivated Touchpad Some iDrive functions can be operated using the touchpad on the controller Selecting functions 1 Settings 2 Touchpad 3 Select the desired function gt Speller enter letters and numbers gt Interactive map operating the inter active map Browser enter Internet addresses gt Audio feedback the entered letters and numbers are announced Entering letters and numbers The entry of the letters requires some practice at the beginning In the entry pay attention to the following 19 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 743 11 14 Ataglance GEIG iDrive gt For the input of upper lower case letters and numbers it may be necessary to switch via the controller to the correspond ing Input mode refer to page 23 e g when the spelling of upper and lower case letters is identical gt Enter characters as they are displayed on the Control Display gt Always enter accompanying signs such as accents or periods so that the letter can be clearly recognized The possibility of input depends on the set language Where nec essary enter special characters via the controller gt To delete a character slide to the l
179. l otherwise there is the danger of getting burned Working on the lighting system When working on the lighting system you should always switch off the lights af fected to prevent short circuits To avoid possible injury or equipment damage when replacing bulbs observe any instructions provided by the bulb manufacturer Do not perform work bulb replacement on xenon headlamps Have any work on the xenon lighting system including bulb replacement performed only by a service center Due to the high voltage present in the system there is the danger of fatal injuries if work is carried out improperly Do not touch the bulbs Do not touch the glass of new bulbs with your bare hands as even minute amounts of contamination will burn into the bulb s surface and reduce its service life Use a clean tissue cloth or something similar or hold the bulb by its base lt Light emitting diodes LEDs Some items of equipment use light emitting diodes installed behind a cover as a light source These light emitting diodes which are related to conventional lasers are officially designated as Class 1 light emitting diodes Do not remove the covers Do not remove the covers and never stare into the unfiltered light for several hours otherwise irritation of the retina could result lt Headlamp glass Condensation can form on the inside of the ex ternal lamps in cool or humid weather When driving with the light
180. l of the last confirmation In this case gt Check the tire pressure and correct as needed gt Carry out a reset of the system after a tire change System limits The system does not function properly if a re set has not been carried out e g a flat tire is reported even though the tire inflation pres sures are correct The tire pressure depends on the temperature of the tire If the tire temperature rises e g due to driving or because of the heat of the Sun the tire inflation pressure increases also The tire pressure is reduced when the tire 99 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Controls Safety temperature falls again This behavior may cause a warning to be issued if temperatures fall very sharply Malfunction The yellow warning lamp flashes and then lights up continuously A Check Control message is displayed No flat tire or loss of tire pressure can be detected Display in the following situations gt A wheel without TPM electronics is fitted have the service center check it if neces Sary gt Malfunction have the system checked by your service center gt TPM was unable to complete the reset Reset the system again gt Disturbance by systems or devices with the same radio frequency after leaving the area of the disturbance the system auto matically becomes active again Declaration according to NHTSA FMVSS 138 Tire Pressure Monitoring System
181. l regulations gt Ifthe electrical system has failed clearly identify the vehicle being towed by placing a sign or a warning triangle in the rear win dow Tow bar The tow fittings used should be on the same side on both vehicles Should it prove impossible to avoid mounting the tow bar at an offset angle please observe the following gt Maneuvering capability is limited during cornering gt The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it is secured with an offset Tow rope When starting to tow the vehicle make sure that the tow rope is taut To avoid jerking and the associated stresses on the vehicle components when towing al ways use nylon ropes or nylon straps Attaching the tow rope correctly Only secure the tow rope on the tow fit ting otherwise damage can occur when it is secured on other parts of the vehicle lt Tow fitting The screw in tow fitting should always be car ried in the vehicle It can be screwed in at the front or rear of the BMW It is in the onboard vehicle tool kit located in a storage compart ment on the right side in the cargo area Open the cover Tow fitting information on use gt Use only the tow fitting provided with the vehicle and screw it all the way in gt Use the tow fitting for towing on paved roads only 219 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Breakdown assistance gt Avoid lateral loading of the tow fitting e g 5 Sto
182. lance a glance 5 Turn the controller until Time is high lighted and then press the controller e Time Date Time 09 30 Format 24h Date 27 05 2012 Format ttemm 6 Turnthe controller to set the hours and press the controller 7 Turnthe controller to set the minutes and press the controller Status information Status field The following information is displayed in the status field at the top right Time Current entertainment source Sound output on off Wireless network reception strength Telephone status VV VV VV Traffic bulletin reception Status field symbols The symbols are grouped as follows Radio symbols HJ HD radio station is being received Y Satellite radio is switched on Telephone symbols aia Incoming or outgoing call Missed call lll Wireless network reception strength Symbol flashes network search lll Wireless network is not available 3 Bluetooth is switched on A Roaming is active DA Text message was received m9 Check the SIM card m SIM card is blocked ZA SIM card is missing a Enter the PIN Entertainment symbols CD DVD player Music collection Soe Gracenote database AUX IN port p USB audio interface Mobile phone audio interface Additional symbols Wal Spoken instructions are switched off 21 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Ataglance GE
183. lation refer to Recir culated air mode 142 145 Air dehumidifying refer to Cooling function 142 145 Air distribution manual 142 146 Air flow air conditioner 142 Air flow automatic climate control 146 Air pressure tires 185 Air vents refer to Ventila tion 146 Alarm system 41 Alarm unintentional 43 All around the center con sole 14 All around the headliner 15 232 All around the steering wheel 12 All season tires refer to Win ter tires 194 All wheel drive 115 Alternating code hand held transmitter 149 Alternative oil types 200 Antifreeze washer fluid 68 Antilock Brake System ABS 114 Anti slip control refer to DSC 114 Approved axle load 228 Approved engine oils 200 Arrival time 85 Ash tray 152 Assistance Roadside Assis tance 216 Assistance when driving off 118 Assist system information on Control Display 87 AUTO intensity 145 Automatic car wash 221 Automatic climate con trol 141 Automatic climate control with enhanced features 144 Automatic Cruise Control with Stop amp Go 119 Automatic Curb Monitor 55 Automatic deactivation front passenger airbags 96 Automatic headlamp con trol 90 Automatic locking 41 Automatic recirculated air control 145 Automatic transmission with Steptronic 69 AUTO program automatic cli mate control 144 AUTO program climate con trol 142 AUTO program intensity 145 Auto Start Stop function 63 Average fuel consumption 84 Average speed 84 Axle
184. lay Service data in the remote control Information on the required maintenance is continuously stored in the remote control Your service center will read out this data and suggest the right array of service procedures for your vehicle Therefore hand your service specialist the re mote control with which the vehicle was driven most recently 202 Storage periods Storage periods during which the vehicle bat tery was disconnected are not taken into ac count If this occurs have a service center update the time dependent maintenance procedures such as checking brake fluid and if necessary changing the engine oil and the microfilter activated charcoal filter Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models and Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models Please consult your Service and Warranty In formation Booklet for US models and Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian mod els for additional information on service re quirements Maintenance and repair should be performed by your service center Make sure to have reg ular maintenance procedures recorded in the vehicle s Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models and in the Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian mod els These entries are proof of regular mainte nance Socket for OBD Onboard Diagnosis Note Socket for Onboard Diagnosis The socket for onboard diagnostics may only be used by the serv
185. letter is entered and letters may be added automatically The entries are continuously compared to the data stored in the vehicle gt Only those letters are offered during the entry for which data is available gt Destination search town city names can be entered using the spelling of language available on the Control Display 23 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Ataglance Feeirlia me Voice activation system Voice activation system Vehicle equipment All standard country specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter Therefore equip ment is also described that is not available in a vehicle e g because of the selected optional equipment or country variant This also applies for safety related functions and systems The concept gt Most functions that are displayed on the Control Display can be operated by spoken commands via the voice activation system The system prompts you to make your en tries gt Functions that can only be used when the vehicle is stationary cannot be operated using the voice activation system gt The system uses a special microphone on the driver s side gt Verbal instructions in the Owner s Manual to use with the voice activation system Requirements Via the Control Display set a language that is also supported by the voice activation system so that the sooken commands can be identi f
186. ll Acute warning with braking function Warning of the imminent danger of a collision when the vehicle approaches another object at a relatively high differential speed The driver must intervene actively when there is an acute warning If necessary the driver is assisted by an automatic braking intervention in a possible risk of collision The detection of objects can be influeneced by technical system limitations e g pedestrians or stationary objects Limitations of the detec tion range and functional restricitions are to be considered The braking intervention is executed with lim ited braking force and for a brief period only The intervention can bring the vehicle to a complete stop The braking intervention is executed only if DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on and Dynamic Traction Control DTC is acti vated Above approx 130 mph 210 km h the braking intervention occurs as a brief braking pressure No automatic delay occurs Adapting your speed and driving style The warning does not relieve the driver of the responsibility to adapt his or her driving speed and style to the traffic conditions lt The braking intervention can be interrupted by pressing on the accelerator pedal or by actively moving the steering wheel Tow starting and towing When tow starting and towing the vehi cle switch off the Intelligent Safety systems otherwise improper behavior of the braking function of individual
187. lly swing out the trim 211 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Mobility Replacing components Replacing the reversing lamp and inner brake lamp 1 Loosen the two holders arrow 1 and pull down on the lamp holder to remove ar row 2 2 Unscrew the defective bulb of the revers ing or brake lamp from its socket counter clockwise 3 Insert the new bulb Installing the bulb holder 1 Slide the bulb holder onto the two guide pins arrow 1 Insert the two contacts ar row 2 into the connections arrow 3 2 Press on the bulb holder Make sure that the two exterior holders latch into place 3 Swing the trim back onto the trunk lid and secure Tail lamp license plate lamp and central brake lamp Follow general instructions refer to page 204 These lamps are made using LED technology Contact your service center in the event of a malfunction 212 Changing wheels Hints The vehicle equipment does not include a spare tire When using run flat tires or tire sealants a tire does not need to be changed immediately in the event of pressure loss due to a flat tire The tools for changing wheels are available as accessories from your service center Jacking points for the vehicle jack The jacking points for the vehicle jack are lo cated at the positions shown Vehicle battery Maintenance The battery is maintenance free The added amount of acid is sufficient for th
188. loads weights 228 Backrest curvature refer to Lumbar support 49 Backrest width 49 Band aids refer to First aid kit 216 Bar for tow starting towing 219 Battery replacement vehicle battery 212 Battery replacement vehicle remote control 33 Battery vehicle 212 Belts safety belts 50 Beverage holder cu pholder 158 Blinds sun protection 44 BMW Advanced Diesel 181 BMW Assist see user s manual for Navigation En tertainment and Communi cation BMW Homepage 6 BMW Internet page 6 BMW maintenance sys tem 202 Bonus range ECO PRO 170 Bottle holder refer to Cu pholder 158 Brake assistant 114 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Everything from A to Z Reference Brake discs breaking in 162 Brake force display 113 Brake lamps brake force dis play 113 Brake lights adaptive 113 Brake pads breaking in 162 Braking hints 163 Breakdown assis tance 215 216 Breaking in 162 Brightness of Control Dis play 87 Bulb replacement 204 Bulb replacement front 205 Bulb replacement halogen headlamps 205 Bulb replacement rear 210 Bulb replacement xenon headlamps 208 Bulbs and lamps 204 Button RES 122 Button Start Stop 61 Bypassing refer to Jump starting 216 C California Proposition 65 Warning 7 Camera care 224 Camera rearview cam era 131 Camera Side View 133 Camera Top View 135 Can holder refer to Cu pholder 158 Car battery 212 Car ca
189. m features an alternating code system Flashing and continuous illumination of the LED will re peat for approximately 20 seconds For systems with an alternating code system the universal garage door opener and the sys tem also have to be synchronized Please read the operating manual of the sys tem being set up for information on how to synchronize the system Synchronizing is easier with the aid of a sec ond person To synchronize 1 Park the vehicle within range of the re mote controlled system 2 Program the relevant button on the interior rearview mirror as described 3 Locate and press the synchronizing button on the system being programmed You have approx 30 seconds for the next step 4 Hold down the programmed button on the interior rearview mirror for approximately 3 seconds and then release it If necessary repeat this work step up to three times in order to finish synchronization Once syn chronization is complete the programmed function will be carried out Reprogramming individual buttons 1 Switch on the ignition 2 Press and hold the interior rearview mirror button to be programmed 3 Assoonas the interior rearview mirror LED starts flashing slowly hold the hand held transmitter for the system to be controlled approx 1 to 3 in 2 5 to 8 cm away from the buttons on the interior rearview mirror The required distance depends on the manual transmitter 4 Likewise press and hold the
190. m 43 Fan refer to Air flow 142 146 Fault displays refer to Check Control 76 Filler neck for engine oil 199 Fine wood care 223 First aid kit 216 Fitting for towing refer to Tow fitting 219 Flat tire changing wheels 212 Flat Tire Monitor FTM 100 Flat tire Tire Pressure Moni tor TPM 97 Flat tire warning lamp 98 101 Flooding 163 Floor carpet care 224 Floor mats care 224 Fogged up windows 142 Fold down the rear seat back rest see Though loading system 154 Fold out position windshield wipers 68 Foot brake 163 Front airbags 94 Front fog lamps 92 Front fog lamps bulb replace ment 209 Front lamps 205 Front passenger airbags au tomatic deactivation 96 Front passenger airbags indi cator lamp 96 FTM Flat Tire Monitor 100 Fuel 180 Fuel cap 178 Fuel consumption current 80 Fuel consumption refer to Average fuel consump tion 84 Fuel filler flap 178 Fuel gauge 78 Fuel quality 180 Fuel recommendation 180 Fuel tank capacity 231 Fuse 213 G Garage door opener refer to Universal garage door opener 148 Gasoline 180 Gear change automatic transmission 70 Gear shift indicator 81 General driving notes 162 Glass sunroof powered 45 Glove compartment 156 Gross vehicle weight ap proved 228 H Handbrake refer to parking brake 65 Hand held transmitter alter nating code 149 Hazard warning flashers 215 Head airbags 94 Headlamp control auto matic 90 Hea
191. may not be fully functional and may provide incorrect information in the fol lowing situations gt In heavy fog rain or snowfall Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Displays Controls gt When signs are concealed by objects When driving very close to the vehicle in front of you When driving toward bright lights gt When the windshield behind the interior rearview mirror is fogged over dirty or cov ered by a sticker etc gt Inthe event of incorrect detection by the camera gt Ifthe speed limits stored in the navigation system are incorrect gt In areas not covered by the navigation sys tem gt When roads differ from the navigation such as due to changes in the road net work gt When passing buses or trucks with a speed sticker gt Ifthe traffic signs are non conforming During calibration of the camera immedi ately after vehicle shipment Selection lists in the instrument cluster The concept Depending on the equipment version the fol lowing can be displayed or operated using the buttons and the thumbwheel on the steering wheel and the displays in the instrument clus ter and the Head up Display gt Current audio source gt Redial on telephone gt Activation of the voice activation system In addition programs of the Driving Dynamics Control are displayed Display No One But You V Rock n Roll Boy Shine A Light Depending
192. ment or country variant This also applies for safety related functions and systems Hints Overloading the vehicle To avoid exceeding the approved carry ing capacity of the tires never overload the ve hicle Overloading can lead to overheating and increases the rate at which damage develops inside the tires This could result in a sudden loss of tire inflation pressure lt No fluids in the trunk Make sure that fluids do not leak into the trunk otherwise the vehicle may be dam aged lt Heavy and hard objects Do not stow any heavy and hard objects in the passenger compartment without secur ing them otherwise they may present a dan ger to occupants e g during braking and eva sive maneuvers Determining the load limit 1 Locate the following statement on your ve hicle s placard gt The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or YYY Ibs Otherwise damage to the 2 Loading MRP iitema es vehicle and unstable driving situations may result Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kilograms or YYY pounds The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load ca pacity For example if the YYY amount equals 1 000 Ibs and there will be four 150 lbs passengers in your vehicle the amount of available cargo and lugga
193. ment with the engine off Power failure After a temporary power loss some equipment needs to be reinitialized Individual settings need to be reprogrammed gt Seat and mirror memory store the posi tions again Time update gt Date update gt Navigation system wait for the operability of the navigation Disposing of old batteries Ry Have old batteries disposed of by your service center or bring them to a recy cling center Maintain the battery in an upright position for transport and storage Secure the battery so that it does not tip over during transport Fuses Hints Replacing fuses Never attempt to repair a blown fuse and do not replace a defective fuse with a substi tute of another color or amperage rating this could lead to a circuit overload ultimately re sulting in a fire in the vehicle Plastic tweezers and information on the fuse types and locations are stored in the fuse box in the cargo area In the engine compartment 1 Use the onboard vehicle tool kit to loosen the three cover screws arrow 1 2 Pull up the holder arrow 2 213 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 743 11 14 Mobility Replacing components 3 Remove the cover from one side arrow 3 4 Press the four fasteners and remove the cover Information on the fuse types and locations is found on a separate sheet Attaching the covers 1 When attaching the cover make sure that all
194. mera im age when in selector lever position R Switching on off manually gt Help you to estimate the space required when parking and maneuvering on level roads Py Press the button pe On ME eNOS Up gt Are dependent on the current steering an gt Off the LED goes out gle and are continuously adjusted to the The PDC is shown on the Control Display steering wheel movements Switching on the rearview camera via the iDrive With PDC activated or Top View switched on R Rear view camera The rearview camera image is displayed 131 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 743 11 14 Controls Driving comfort Turning circle lines gt Can be shown in the rearview camera im age gt Show the course of the smallest possible turning circle on a level road gt Only one turning circle line is displayed af ter the steering wheel is turned past a cer tain angle Obstacle marking General information Marks for detected obstacles can be shown in the rearview camera image Their colored steps match the markings of the PDC This simplifies estimation of the distance to the object shown 132 Parking using pathway and turning circle lines 1 Position the vehicle so that the turning cir cle lines lead to within the limits of the parking space 2 Turn the steering wheel to the point where the pathway line covers the corresponding turning circle line Display settings Brightne
195. messages Additional information such as on the cause of a fault or the required action can be called up via Check Control The supplementary text of urgent messages is automatically displayed on the Control Display Symbols Depending on the Check Control message the following functions can be selected 11 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 743 11 14 Controls Displays gt Ji Owner s Manual Display additional information about the Check Control message in the Integrated Owner s Manual gt Service request Contact your service center gt amp Roadside Assistance Contact Roadside Assistance Hiding Check Control messages Press the onboard computer button on the turn signal lever gt Some Check Control messages are dis played continuously and are not cleared until the malfunction is eliminated If sev eral malfunctions occur at once the mes sages are displayed consecutively These messages can be hidden for approx 8 seconds After this time they are dis played again automatically gt Other Check Control messages are hidden automatically after approx 20 seconds They are stored and can be displayed again later Displaying stored Check Control messages 1 Vehicle Info 2 Vehicle status 3 A Check Control 4 Select the text message 78 Messages after trip completion Special messages that are displayed during driving are displayed again after
196. mic Stability Control The concept DSC prevents traction loss in the driving wheels when driving away and accelerating DSC also recognizes unstable vehicle condi tions such as fishtailing or nose diving Sub 114 ject to physical limits DSC helps to keep the vehicle on a steady course by reducing engine speed and by applying brakes to the individual wheels Adjust your driving style to the situation An appropriate driving style is always the responsibility of the driver The laws of physics cannot be repealed even with DSC Therefore do not reduce the additional safety margin by driving in a risky manner lt Indicator warning lamps The indicator lamp flashes DSC con 2e trols the drive forces and brake forces The indicator lamp lights up DSC has failed Deactivating DSC DSC OFF When DSC is deactivated driving stability is reduced during acceleration and when driving in bends To increase vehicle stability activate DSC again as soon as possible Deactivating DSC S or Press and hold the button but not lon ee ger than approx 10 seconds until the indicator lamp for DSC OFF lights up in the in strument cluster and DSC OFF is displayed The DSC system is switched off Steering and depending on the equipment the chassis are adjusted for sporty driving Activating DSC a we Press the button Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 743 11 14 Driving stability control systems
197. mirror position 34 gt Driver s seat position automatically re trieved after unlocking Collision warning warning time gt Lane departure warning last setting on off gt Active Blind Spot Detection last setting on off Profile management Opening the profiles A different profile can be called up than the one associated with the remote control cur rently in use 1 Settings 2 Profiles 3 Select a profile Called up profile is assigned to the remote control being used at the time Renaming profiles 1 Settings 2 Profiles 3 Open Options 4 Rename current profile Resetting profiles The settings of the active profile are reset to their default values Settings Profiles Open Options me a Reset current profile Exporting profiles Most settings of the active profile and the saved contacts can be exported This can be helpful for securing and retrieving personal settings before delivering the vehicle to a workshop for example The saved profiles Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 743 11 14 Opening and closing Controls can be taken with you to another vehicle equipped with the Personal Profile function The following export options are available gt BMW Online gt Via the USB port to a USB device Popular file systems for USB devices are supported FAT32 and exFAT are the rec ommended formats for profile export Other formats may not s
198. movement of the remote controlled device otherwise there is a risk of injury or damage Also follow the safety instructions of the hand held transmitter lt Before selling the vehicle delete the stored functions for the sake of security Compatibility If this symbol is printed on the packag ing or in the instructions of the system to be controlled the system is gener 148 ally compatible with the universal garage door opener If you have any questions please contact gt Your service center gt www homelink com on the Internet HomeLink is a registered trademark of John son Controls Inc Controls on the interior rearview mirror gt LED arrow 1 Buttons arrow 2 gt The hand held transmitter arrow 3 is re quired for programming Programming General information 1 Switch on the ignition 2 Initial setup Press and hold the left and right button on the interior rearview mirror simultaneously for approximately 20 seconds until the LED on the interior rearview mirror flashes This erases all programming of the buttons on the interior rearview mirror 3 Hold the hand held transmitter for the sys tem to be controlled approx 1 to 3 in 2 5 to 8 cm away from the buttons on the interior Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Interior equipment Controls rearview mirror The required distance de pends on the manual transmitter 4 Simultaneously press and hold the
199. mselves lt Opening and closing Opening gt Press the switch to the resistance point The window opens while the switch is held gt Press the switch beyond the resist ance point The window opens automatically Pressing the switch again stops the motion Convenient opening refer to page 35 via the remote control Closing Keep the closing path clear Monitor the closing process and make sure that the closing path of the window is clear otherwise injuries may result lt gt Pull the switch to the resistance point The window closes while the switch is held l pen gt Pull the switch beyond the resistance point The window closes automatically Pressing the switch stops the motion Closing via Comfort Access refer to page 39 43 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 743 11 14 Controls Opening and closing Pinch protection system If the closing force exceeds a specific value as a window closes the closing action is inter rupted The window reopens slightly Danger of pinching even with pinch pro tection Even with the pinch protection system check that the window s closing path is clear other wise the closing action may not stop in certain situations e g if thin objects are present lt No window accessories Do not install any accessories in the range of movement of the windows otherwise the pinch protection system will be impaired Closing wit
200. n 146 Ventilation refer to Parked car ventilation 147 Voice activation system 24 W Warning indicators 76 Warning lamps 76 Warning messages refer to Check Control 76 Warning triangle 216 Washer fluid 68 Washer nozzles wind shield 68 Washer system 66 Washing vehicle 221 Water on roads 163 Weights 228 Welcome lamps 89 Wheel base vehicle 228 Wheel cleaner 223 Wheels changing 193 Wheels everything on wheels and tires 185 Wheels Flat Tire Monitor FTM 100 Wheels Tire Pressure Moni tor TPM 97 Width vehicle 228 Window defroster rear 142 146 Windows powered 43 Windshield washer fluid 68 Windshield washer noz zles 68 Windshield washer sys tem 66 Windshield wiper 66 Windshield wipers fold out position 68 Winter diesel 181 Winter storage care 224 Winter tires suitable tires 194 Winter tires tread 193 Wiper blades replacing 204 Wiper fluid 68 Wiper system 66 Wood care 223 Word match concept naviga tion 23 Wrench see Onboard vehicle tool kit 204 X xDrive 115 Xenon headlamps bulb re placement 208 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 More about BMW The Ultimate bmwusa com Driving Machine Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 01 40 2 925 743 ue
201. n fuel consumption For this purpose the en gine control and comfort functions e g the climate control output are adjusted Under certain conditions the engine is auto matically decoupled from the transmission in the D selector lever position The vehicle con tinues traveling with the engine idling to re duce fuel consumption Selector lever position D remains engaged 169 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 743 11 14 Driving tips ecm Saving fuel In addition context sensitive instructions can be displayed that assist in driving in a manner that optimizes fuel consumption In the instrument display the extension of the range achieved by this can be displayed as a bonus range At a glance The system includes the following EfficientDynamics functions and displays gt ECO PRO bonus range refer to page 170 gt ECO PRO tips driving instruction refer to page 171 gt ECO PRO climate control refer to page 170 gt ECO PRO coasting driving status refer to page 172 gt ECO PRO driving style analysis refer to page 173 Activate ECO PRO i Press button repeatedly until ECO PRO is displayed in the instrument cluster Configuring ECO PRO Via the Driving Dynamics Control 1 Activate ECO PRO 2 Configure ECO PRO 3 Configure the program Via the iDrive 1 Settings 2 ECO PRO mode Or 1 Settings 2 Driving mode 3 Configure ECO PRO Configure the program 170 E
202. n the side of the vehicle representation Parking as sistant is activated and search for parking space active The status is displayed with symbols Gray parking space search Blue the system is activated A suitable parking space was found gt Suitable parking spaces are displayed next to the vehicle symbol at the edge of the road as on the Control Display When the parking assistant is active suitable parking spaces are highlighted p a coniro nasigeen gt The parking procedure is ac an tive Steering control has been seized The parking procedure is active iS gt Parking space search is always active whenever the vehicle is moving forwards slow and straight even if the system is de 138 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Driving comfort Controls activated When the system is deactivated the displays on the Control Display are shown in gray Parking using the parking assistant Check the traffic situation as well Loud sounds outside and within the vehi cle can drown out the signal tones of the park ing assistant and PDC Check the traffic situation around the vehicle with your own eyes otherwise there is the danger of an accident 1 Switch on the parking assistant and acti vate it if necessary The status of the parking space search is indicated on the Control Display 2 Follow the instructions on the Control Dis play To achieve the best possible pa
203. nd Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models Your vehicle has been specifically adapted and designed to meet the particular operating con ditions and homologation requirements in your country and continental region in order to de liver the full driving pleasure while the vehicle is operated under those conditions If you wish to operate your vehicle in another country or region you may be required to adapt your ve hicle to meet different prevailing operating conditions and homologation requirements You should also be aware of any applicable warranty limitations or exclusions for such country or region In such case please contact Customer Relations for further information Maintenance Maintain the vehicle regularly to sustain the road safety operational reliability and the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Specifications for required maintenance meas ures gt BMW Maintenance system gt Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models gt Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models If the vehicle is not maintained according to these specifications this could result in seri 8 ous damage to the vehicle Such damage is not covered by the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty Data memory Many electronic components on your vehicle are equipped with data memories that tempo rarily or permanently store technical informa tion about the condition of the vehicle events and faults This technical in
204. nding turn signal must be set where applicable Switching on with the button Py Press the button The LED lights up Ata glance Button in the vehicle The current status of the parking space search is indicated on the Control Display gy Parking assistant is activated automatically Switching on with the reverse gear Shift into reverse The current status of the parking space search is indicated on the Control Display To activate Parking Assistant Py Parking assistant Switching off The system can be deactivated as follows gt D Press the button gt Switch off the ignition 137 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Controls Driving comfort Display on the Control Display Status of the parking space search System activated deactivated Symbol Meaning a Gray the system is not available White the system is available but not activated ey The system is activated gt Gray arrow 1 parking space search Status display gt Blue arrow 2 parking space is suitable Depending on the appointment version differ The vehicle is parked in the parking space ent views of the status display are shown and if the parking procedure is active are described below as View 1 refer to i l ki h page 138 or View 2 refer to page 138 gt No display no parking space searc Status of the system Display 1 Status of the system Display 2 gt Colored symbols see arrows o
205. nformation iDrive 21 Status of Owner s Manual 6 Steering wheel adjusting 56 Steering wheel heating 56 Steptronic automatic trans mission 69 Stopping the engine 62 Storage compartment in the rear 158 Storage compartments 156 Storage compartments loca tions 156 Storage tires 195 Storing the vehicle 224 Summer tires tread 193 Supplementary text mes sage Surround View 130 Switch for Dynamic Driv Ing 116 Switch on times parked car ventilation 147 Switch refer to Cockpit 12 Symbols 6 Symbols in the status field 21 Tachometer 78 Tail lamp 210 Tail lamps 210 212 Technical changes refer to Safety 7 Technical data 228 Telephone see user s manual for Navigation Entertain ment and Communication Temperature automatic cli mate control 142 144 Temperature display for ex ternal temperature 79 Temperature engine oil 78 Tempomat refer to Active Cruise Control 119 Terminal starting aid 217 Text message supplemen tary 77 Theft alarm system refer to Alarm system 41 Thigh support 49 Through loading system 154 Tilt alarm sensor 42 Time of arrival 85 Tire damage 193 Tire identification marks 191 Tire inflation pressure 185 Tire inflation pressure moni tor refer to FTM 100 Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 97 Tires changing 193 Tires everything on wheels and tires 185 Tires run flat tires 195 Tire tread 193 Tone see user s manual for Navigation Entertainment and Communication
206. nformation from the on board computer is to be displayed on the info display of the instrument cluster 1 Settings 2 Instr cluster display 3 Select the desired displays Information in detail Range Displays the estimated cruising range available with the remaining fuel It is calculated based on your driving style over the last 20 miles 30 km If there is only enough fuel left for less than 45 miles 80 km the color of the display changes Average fuel consumption The average fuel consumption is calculated for the period during which the engine is running The average fuel consumption is calculated for the distance traveled since the last reset by the onboard computer Average speed Periods in which the vehicle is parked with the engine manually stopped do not enter into the calculation of the average speed Resetting average values Press and hold the computer button on the turn signal lever Distance to destination The distance remaining to the destination is displayed if a destination is entered in the navi gation system before the trip is started The distance to the destination is adopted au tomatically Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Displays Controls Time of arrival The estimated time of arrival is displayed if a destination is en tered in the navigation system before the trip is started The time must be correctly set Speed limit detection
207. ng 1 Unlock the belt lock of the center safety 1 Return the rear seat backrest to the upright belt in the rear using the latch plate of an seating position and engage it other safety belt Ensure that the lock is securely en 2 Insert the latch plate at the end of the belt gaged into the specially designated fixture on the rear window shelf Make sure that the lock engages properly when folding back otherwise transported cargo could enter the passenger compart ment during braking or evasive maneuvers and endanger the vehicle occupants lt 2 Release the belt tongue from the fixture on the rear window shelf 3 Insert the belt tongue in the belt lock of the center safety belt Make sure you hear the latch plate engage 3 Push the corresponding head restraint To secure cargo refer to page 166 with nets down as far as it will go or draw straps the cargo area is fitted with lashing eyes 4 Pull the corresponding lever in the cargo area to release the rear seat backrest Folding down the middle section 1 Fold in the middle head restraint 2 Reach into the recess and pull the middle section forward 5 The unlocked rear seat backrest moves forward slightly il 6 Fold backrest forward 155 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Controls Storage compartments Storage compartments Vehicle equipment All standard country specific and optional equipment that is offered in
208. ng to minimize fuel consumption for maximum range with maximum driving stabili zation Comfort functions and the engine controller are adjusted The program can be configured to individual specifications Activating ECO PRO i Press button repeatedly until ECO PRO is displayed in the instrument cluster Configuring ECO PRO 1 Activate ECO PRO 2 Configure ECO PRO Make the desired settings Configuring drive program Settings can be made for the following driving programs in Driving mode gt SPORT refer to page 117 gt ECO PRO refer to page 170 Displays Program selection Pressing the button displays a list of the selectable programs t SPORT e2 SPORT COMFORT ECO PRO 117 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 743 11 14 Controls Driving stability control systems Selected program The selected program is dis played in the instrument cluster Display on the Control Display Program changes can be displayed on the Control Display 1 Settings 2 Driving mode 3 Driving mode info Drive off assistant This system supports driving away on gradi ents The parking brake is not required 1 Hold the vehicle in place with the foot brake 2 Release the foot brake and drive away without delay After the foot brake is released the vehicle is held in place for approx 2 seconds Depending on the vehicle load or when a trailer is being used the vehicle may roll
209. ng travel distance Otherwise you will not be able to restart the engine after switch ing it off lt Misfueling A Check Control message is displayed when an incorrect fluid is added After adding the wrong fluid contact your service center System defect A Check Control message is displayed when there is a system defect Have the diesel exhaust fluid replenished The reducing agent is added by the service center within the context of regular mainte nance It may be necessary to have the fluid replen ished several times under particular circum stances for example if the vehicle is driven in a particularly sporty style or if it is driven at high altitudes The reducing agent must be replenished as soon as the reserve display appears in the in strument cluster to avoid not being able to re start the engine 182 Diesel exhaust fluid at low temperatures Due to its physical properties it is possible that the reducing agent may also need to be replenished between regular maintenance ap pointments if it is exposed to temperatures un der 23 F 5 C In this case add reducing agent only immediately before starting to drive The need to replenish it is indicated by the Re serve display in the instrument cluster At temperatures below 12 F 11 C the fill level in some cases cannot be measured After adding reducing agent the reserve dis play is displayed only until the fill level can be meas
210. ngs 2 Speed 3 Warning 4 Press the controller Setting your current speed as the limit 1 Settings 2 Speed 85 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Controls Displays 3 Select current speed 4 Press the controller The current vehicle speed is stored as the limit Settings on the Control Display Time Setting the time zone 1 Settings 2 Time Date 3 Time zone 4 Select the desired time zone The time zone is stored Setting the time 1 Settings 2 Time Date 3 Time 4 Turn the controller until the desired hours are displayed 2 Press the controller 6 Turnthe controller until the desired mi nutes are displayed 7 Press the controller The time is stored Setting the time format 1 Settings 2 Time Date 3 Format 4 Select the desired format The time format is stored 86 Automatic time setting Depending on the equipment version the time date and if necessary the time zone are up dated automatically 1 Settings 2 Time Date 3 Auto time set Date Setting the date 1 Settings 2 Time Date 3 Date 4 Turn the controller until the desired day is displayed on Press the controller 6 Make the necessary settings for the month and year The date is stored Setting the date format 1 Settings 2 Time Date 3 Format 4 Select the desired format The date format
211. ning lamps SPORT is displayed in the instrument cluster Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Driving stability control systems Controls amp The DSC OFF indicator lamp lights up os Dynamic Traction Control is activated SPORT Consistently sporty tuning of the suspension and engine control for greater driving agility with maximum driving stabilization The program can be configured to individual specifications The configuration is stored for the remote control currently in use Activating SPORT M Press button repeatedly until SPORT is displayed in the instrument cluster Configuring SPORT When the display is activated on the Control Display refer to page 118 the SPORT driving mode can be set to individual specifications gt Activating SPORT gt Configure SPORT gt Configuring the SPORT driving mode SPORT can also be configured before it is acti vated Settings Driving mode Configure SPORT 4 Configure driving mode le o This configuration is retrieved when the SPORT driving mode is activated COMFORT For a balanced tuning with maximum driving stabilization Activating COMFORT i Press button repeatedly until COM FORT is displayed in the instrument cluster In certain situations the system automatically changes to the NORMAL program automatic program change refer to page 116 ECO PRO ECO PRO refer to page 169 provides consis tent tuni
212. not use abrasive materials otherwise damage can result lt Long term vehicle storage When the vehicle is shut down for longer than three months special measures must be taken Additional information is available from the service center Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 743 11 14 Care Mobility 225 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 Reference This chapter contains the technical data and an index that will quickly take you to the information you need Reference Technical data Technical data Vehicle equipment ment is also described that is not available in a l vehicle e g because of the selected optional All standard country specific and optional equipment or country variant This also applies equipment that is offered in the model seriesis for safety related functions and systems described in this chapter Therefore equip Dimensions BMW 3 Series Limousine Width with mirrors inches mm 79 9 2 031 Width without mirrors inches mm 71 3 1 811 Height inches mm 56 4 1 434 Length inches mm 182 2 4 627 Wheel base inches mm 110 6 2 810 Smallest turning circle diam ft m 37 1 11 3 Smallest turning circle diameter with xDrive ft m 38 4 11 7 Weights The values preceding the slash apply to vehi lowing the slash apply to vehicles with auto cles with manual transmission the values fol matic transmission 320i Approved gross vehicle weight Ibs 4 300
213. ns for example that the number is dialed when a phone number is selected Displaying the button assignment Use a finger to touch the buttons Do not wear gloves or use objects The key assignment is displayed at the top edge of the screen Ss 3 03 4 Ge Owner s Manual Multimedia Telephone Navigation ConnectedDrive Vehicle Info Settings gt To display short information touch the button gt To display detailed information touch the button for an extended period Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 iDrive Ataglance a glance Deleting the button assignments 1 Press buttons 1 and 8 simultaneously for approx five seconds 2 OK Entering letters and numbers General information 1 Turn the controller select letters or num bers 2 Select additional letters or numbers if needed 3 OK confirm the entry Symbol Function je Press the controller delete the let ter or number l Press the controller for an extended period delete all letters or numbers Switching between cases letters and numbers Depending on the menu you can switch be tween entering upper and lower case letters and numbers Symbol Function ABc Enter the letters 124 Enter the numbers abc or ABC Mowe the controller up Without navigation system A amp Select the symbol Entry comparison Entry of names and addresses the selection is narrowed down every time a
214. nt Otherwise there is risk of injury e g from rotating or hot parts lt Fold down wiper arm Before opening the hood ensure that the wiper arms are against the windshield or this may result in damage lt Opening the hood 1 Pull lever in the interior Engine is released arrow 1 2 After the lever is released pull the lever again Hood can be opened arrow 2 Indicator warning lamps When the hood is opened a Check Control message is displayed Closing the hood Let the hood drop from a height of approx 16 in 40 cm and push down on it to lock it fully The hood must audibly engage on both sides Hood open when driving If you see any signs that the hood is not completely closed while driving pull over im mediately and close it securely lt Danger of pinching Make sure that the closing path of the hood is clear otherwise injuries may result lt 197 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Mobility Engine oil Engine oil Vehicle equipment All standard country specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter Therefore equip ment is also described that is not available in a vehicle e g because of the selected optional equipment or country variant This also applies for safety related functions and systems General information The engine oil consumption is dependent on the driving style and driving cond
215. nt passenger airbag The strength with which the driver s and front passenger airbags are triggered depends on the position of the driver s and front passenger seats To maintain the accuracy of this function over the long term calibrate the front seats when a corresponding message appears on the Con trol Display Calibrating the front seats A corresponding message appears on the Control Display 1 Move the respective seat forward all the way 2 Move the respective seat forward again It moves forward briefly 3 Readjust the seat to the desired position The calibration procedure is completed when the message on the Control Display disap pears If the message continues to be displayed re peat the calibration If the message does not disappear after a re peat calibration have the system checked as soon as possible Unobstructed area of movement Ensure that the area of movement of the seats is unobstructed to avoid personal injury or damage to objects Tire Pressure Monitor TPM The concept The system monitors tire pressure in the four mounted tires The system warns you if there is a Significant loss of pressure in one or more tires For this purpose sensors in the tire valves measure the tire inflation pressure Hints Tire damage due to external factors Sudden tire damage caused by external influences cannot be indicated in advance Pay attention to the other information and indi cations
216. nting points Depending on the vehicle equipment there are two outer or three mounting points for child re straint fixing systems with a tether strap 59 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 743 11 14 Controls Transporting children safely Note 5 Tighten the retaining strap by pulling it Mounting eyes Bonn Only use the mounting eyes for the up 6 Lower and lock head restraints as needed per retaining strap to secure child restraint fix ing systems otherwise the mounting eyes cud beda aged Locking the doors and windows Retaining strap guide g Pg Rear doors Retaining strap Make sure that the upper retaining strap is not routed over the head restraints or sharp edges and is free of twisting on its way to the g o upper mounting point otherwise the belt can iii not properly secure the child restraint fixing system in an accident lt xN k gt G Push the locking lever on the rear doors down The door can now be opened from the outside only Safety switch for the rear r A Press the button on the driver s door if Rear window shelf Seat backrest 1 Direction of travel children are being transported in the 2 Head restraint ak 3 Hook for upper retaining strap This locks various functions so that they can 4 Mounting point eye not be operated from the rear safety switch 5 refer to page 44 6 7 Upper retaining strap Attaching the upper retaining strap to
217. o 01 40 2 925 743 11 14 Mobility Care Use only a mild soapy solution with the safety belts clipped into their buckles Do not allow the reels to retract the safety belts until they are dry Carpets and floor mats No objects in the area around the pedals Keep floor mats carpets and any other objects out of the area of motion of the pedals otherwise the function of the pedals could be impeded while driving and create the risk of an accident Do not place additional floor mats over existing mats or other objects Only use floor mats that have been approved for the vehicle and can be properly fixed in place Ensure that the floor mats are securely fas tened again after they were removed for clean ing for example Floor mats can be removed from the passen ger compartment for cleaning If the floor carpets are very dirty clean with a microfiber cloth and water or a textile cleaner To prevent matting of the carpet rub back and forth in the direction of travel only Sensors cameras To clean sensors and cameras use a cloth moistened with a small amount of glass cleaner Displays screens Clean the displays with an antistatic microfiber cloth Cleaning displays Do not use chemical or household cleansers Keep all fluids and moisture away from the unit Otherwise they could affect or damage surfa ces or electrical components 224 Avoid pressing too hard when cleaning and do
218. ofilter 143 146 Minimum tread tires 193 Mirror 54 Mirror memory 53 Mobile communication devi ces in the vehicle 163 Modifications technical refer to Safety 7 Moisture in headlamp 205 Monitor refer to Control Dis play 16 Mounting of child restraint fix ing systems 57 Multifunction steering wheel buttons 12 N Navigation see user s manual for Navigation Entertain ment and Communication Neck restraints front refer to Head restraints 51 Neck restraints rear refer to Head restraints 52 Neutral cleaner see wheel cleaner 223 New wheels and tires 193 No Passing Information 81 Nylon rope for tow starting towing 219 O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 202 OBD see OBD Onboard Di agnosis 202 Obstacle marking rearview camera 132 Octane rating refer to Rec ommended fuel grade 180 Odometer 79 Office see user s manual for Navigation Entertainment and Communication Oil 198 Oil adding 199 Oil additives 199 Oil change 200 Oil change interval service requirements 80 Oil filler neck 199 Oil types alternative 200 Oil types approved 200 Old batteries disposal 213 Onboard monitor refer to Control Display 16 Onboard vehicle tool kit 204 Opening closing via door lock 37 Opening and closing 32 Opening and closing without remote control 37 Opening and closing with re mote control 35 Operating concept iDrive 16 Optional equipment standard equipment 6 Outside air refer to
219. oid placing excessive load on the brake system Light but consistent brake pres sure can lead to high temperatures brake wear and possibly even brake failure lt 164 Things to remember when driving Do not drive in neutral Do not drive in neutral or with the engine stopped as doing so disables engine braking In addition steering and brake assist are un available with the engine stopped lt Brake disc corrosion The corrosion on the brake discs and the con tamination on the brake pads are furthered by gt Low mileage gt Extended periods when the vehicle is not used at all gt Infrequent use of the brakes Corrosion occurs when the minimum pressure that must be exerted by the pads during brake applications to clean the discs is not reached Should corrosion form on the brake discs the brakes will tend to respond with a pulsating ef fect that generally cannot be corrected Condensation under the parked vehicle When using the automatic climate control condensation water develops that exits under neath the vehicle Traces of water under the vehicle like this are normal Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Loading Vehicle equipment All standard country specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter Therefore equip ment is also described that is not available in a vehicle e g because of the selected optional equip
220. olant is low slowly add coolant up to the specified level do not overfill 4 Turn the cap until there is an audible click The arrows on the coolant reservoir and the cap must point towards one another 5 Have the cause of the coolant loss elimi nated as soon as possible Disposal Comply with the relevant environmen tal protection regulations when dispos ing of coolant and coolant additives 201 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 743 11 14 Mobility Maintenance Maintenance Vehicle equipment All standard country specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter Therefore equip ment is also described that is not available in a vehicle e g because of the selected optional equipment or country variant This also applies for safety related functions and systems BMW maintenance system The maintenance system indicates required maintenance measures and thereby provides support in maintaining road safety and the op erational reliability of the vehicle Condition Based Service CBS Sensors and special algorithms take into ac count the driving conditions of your vehicle Based on this Condition Based Service deter mines the maintenance requirements The system makes it possible to adapt the amount of maintenance you need to your user profile Detailed information on service requirements refer to page 80 can be displayed on the Con trol Disp
221. on The vehicle is supplied with two remote con trols with integrated keys Press the button on the back of the remote l control arrow 1 and pull out the key arrow 2 Every remote control contains a replaceable battery The integrated key fits the following locks Depending on the equipment package and gt Driver s door country specific variant the functions of the gt Glove compartment on the front passenger keys can be set Settings refer to page 41 side For every remote control personal settings are stored in the vehicle Personal Profile refer to page 33 The storage compartment contains a switch for separately securing the trunk lid refer to page 38 Information on the required maintenance is stored in the remote controls Service data in the remote control refer to page 202 The front passenger glove compartment con tains a switch for separately securing the trunk lid refer to page 38 Ata glance 1 Unlocking 2 Locking 32 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 743 11 14 Opening and closing Controls Replacing the battery gt Interference of radio transmission by charger while charging items such as mo bile devices in the vehicle A Check Control message is displayed if an at tempt is made to switch on the ignition or start the engine Starting the engine with emergency detection of the remote control 1 Take the integrated key out of the remote control 2 Pushin the ca
222. on Switch position 0 D 40 If the driver door is opened with the ignition switched off the exterior lighting is automati cally switched off at these switch settings Parking lamps Switch position D d the vehicle lamps light up on all sides e g for parking Do not use the parking lamps for extended pe riods otherwise the vehicle battery may be come discharged and it would then be impos sible to start the engine When parking it is preferable to switch on the one sided roadside parking lamps refer to page 90 Low beams Switch position ZD with the ignition switched on the low beams light up Welcome lamps When the vehicle is parked leave the switch in position ZD or 40 parking and interior lamps come on briefly when the vehicle is unlocked depending on the ambient light Activating deactivating 1 Settings 2 Lighting 3 Welcome lights The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use Headlamp courtesy delay feature The low beams stay lit for a short while if the headlamp flasher is switched on after the igni tion is switched off Setting the duration 1 Settings 2 Lighting 89 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Controls Lamps 3 Pathway lighting 4 Set the duration The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use Automatic headlamp control Switch position 2M the low beams are switched on and off automatic
223. on is activated The interior rear view mirror LED stays lit while the wireless sig nal is being transmitted Deleting stored functions Press and hold the left and right button on the interior rearview mirror simultaneously for ap proximately 20 seconds until the LED flashes rapidly All stored functions are deleted The functions cannot be deleted individually 150 Digital compass Ata glance 1 Control button 2 Mirror display Mirror display The point of the compass is displayed in the mirror when driving straight Operating concept Various functions can be called up by pressing the control button with a pointed object such as the tip of a ballpoint pen or similar object The following setting options are displayed in succession depending on how long the con trol button is pressed gt Pressed briefly turns display on off gt 3 to 6 seconds compass zone setting gt 6 to 9 seconds compass calibration gt 9 to 12 seconds left right hand steering setting gt 12 to 15 seconds language setting Setting the compass zones Sets the particular compass zones on the vehi cle so that the compass operates correctly re fer to World map with compass zones Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 743 11 14 World map with magnetic zones Interior equipment Procedure 1 Press and hold the control button for ap prox 3 to 4 seconds The number of the set compass zone appears in
224. on switch refer to Turn signals 65 Combination switch refer to Wiper system 66 Comfort Access 39 COMFORT program Dy namic Driving Control 117 Compartments in the doors 157 Compass 150 Computer 83 Condensation on win dows 146 Condensation under the vehi cle 164 Condition Based Service CBS 202 Configuring drive pro gram 117 Confirmation signal 41 ConnectedDrive see user s manual for Navigation En tertainment and Communi cation ConnectedDrive Services Connecting electrical devi ces 152 Control Display 16 Control Display settings 86 Controller 16 17 233 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 743 11 14 Reference Everything from A to Z Control systems driving sta bility 114 Convenient opening 35 Coolant 201 Coolant temperature 78 Cooling function 142 145 Cooling maximum 145 Cooling system 201 Corrosion on brake discs 164 Cruise control 125 Cruise control active with Stop amp Go 119 Cruising range 79 Cupholder 158 Current fuel consumption 80 D Damage tires 193 Damping control dy namic 115 Data technical 228 Date 79 Daytime running lights 90 Defrosting refer to defrosting the windows 142 Defrosting refer to Windows defrosting 146 Defrosting the windows 142 Dehumidifying air 142 145 Destination distance 84 Diesel exhaust fluid at low temperatures 182 Diesel exhaust fluid having refilled 182 Diesel exhaust fluid on mini mum 182
225. on the equipment version the list in the instrument cluster can differ from the il lustration Activating a list and adjusting the setting d pa On the right side of the steering wheel turn the thumbwheel to activate the corresponding list Using the thumbwheel select the desired set ting and confirm it by pressing the thumb wheel Computer Indication in the info display The information from the on board computer is shown in the info display in the instrument cluster 83 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 743 11 14 Displays Calling up information on the info display Press the onboard computer button on the turn signal lever Information is displayed on the info display of the instrument cluster Information at a glance Repeatedly pressing the button on the turn signal lever calls up the following information on the info display Range Average fuel consumption Current fuel consumption Average speed Date Speed limit detection VV Vv VV VV Time of arrival When destination guidance is activated in the navigation system gt Distance to destination When destination guidance is activated in the navigation system gt Arrow view of navigation system When destination guidance is activated in the navigation system When the arrow view in the Head up Dis play is inactive gt ECOPRO bonus range 84 Adjusting the info display You can select what i
226. ontrol ler to the right repeatedly until the Options menu is displayed 2 Display Owner s Manual 3 Select the desired page in the Owner s Manual OPTION 4 Press the button again to return to the function displayed last 5 Press the button to return to the page of the Owner s Manual displayed last To switch back and forth repeatedly between the function displayed last and the page of the Owner s Manual displayed last repeat steps 4 and 5 This opens a new panel every time 28 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Integrated Owner s Manual in the vehicle Ataglance a glance 29 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 743 11 14 Controls This chapter is intended to provide you with information that will give you complete control of your vehicle All features and accessories that are useful for driving and your safety comfort and convenience are described here Controls Opening and closing Opening and closing Vehicle equipment 3 Opening the trunk lid All standard country specific and optional 4 Panic mode in alarm system equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter Therefore equip Integrated key ment is also described that is not available in a vehicle e g because of the selected optional equipment or country variant This also applies for safety related functions and systems Remote control key General informati
227. optional equipment or the country specific variants This also applies for safety related functions and systems For any options and equipment not described in this Owner s Handbook refer to the Supple mentary Owner s Handbooks On right hand drive vehicles some control ele ments are arranged differently than shown in the illustrations Status of the Owner s Manual Basic information The manufacturer of your vehicle pursues a policy of constant development that is con ceived to ensure that our vehicles continue to embody the highest quality and safety stan Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Notes __ dards In rare cases therefore the features de scribed in this Owner s Manual may differ from those in your vehicle Updates made after the editorial deadline Any updates made after the editorial deadline for the Owner s Manuals are located in the ap pendix of the printed quick reference for the vehicle For your own safety Warranty Your vehicle is technically configured for the operating conditions and registration require ments applying in the country of first delivery homologation If your vehicle is to be operated in a different country it might be necessary to adapt your vehicle to potentially differing oper ating conditions and permit requirements If your vehicle does not comply with the homolo gation requirements in a certain country you cannot lodge warranty claims for your veh
228. or handle above the arm rest or gt Pull the door opener twice individually on each door the first time unlocks the door the second time opens it 37 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Controls Opening and closing Trunk lid Keep the closing path clear Make sure that the closing path of the Opening trunk lid is clear otherwise injuries may re During opening the trunk lid pivots back and sult up Do not place the remote control in the Ensure that adequate clearance is available cargo area before opening Take the remote control with you and do not leave it in the cargo area otherwise the re mote control is locked inside the vehicle when the trunk lid is closed Opening from the outside Locking separately The trunk lid can be locked separately with the switch in the front passenger glove compart ment gt Trunk lid secured arrow 1 gt Trunk lid not secured ar row 2 gt Press the button on the trunk lid aA S A Tt Slide the switch into the arrow 1 position This secures the trunk lid and disconnects it from the central locking system gt Press the button on the remote control for approx 1 second The trunk lid opens Opening from the inside p g If the glove compartment on the front passen With the vehicle stationary press the ger side is locked the trunk lid cannot be button in the driver s footwell opened The trunk lid opens This is benefici
229. ore always be alert and ready to inter vene otherwise there is the danger of an acci dent occurring Curbs The parking assistant may steer the vehi cle over or onto curbs Therefore always be alert and ready to inter vene otherwise the wheels tires or the vehi cle may become damaged lt An engine that has been switched off by the Auto Start Stop function is restarted automati cally when the parking assistant is activated Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Driving comfort Controls Requirements Ultrasound sensors For measuring parking spaces gt Maximum speed while driving forward ap prox 22 mph 35 km h gt Maximum distance to row of parked vehi cles 5 ft 1 5 m Suitable parking space gt Gap between two objects with a minimum length of approx 5 ft 1 5 m The ultrasound sensors for measuring parking spaces are located on the wheel arches gt Min length of gap between two objects your vehicle s length plus approx To ensure full operability 4 ft 1 2 m gt Keep the sensors clean and free of ice gt Minimum depth approx 5 ft 1 5 m gt When using high pressure washers do not spray the sensors for long periods and For parking procedure maintain a distance of at least 12 in 30 cm gt Doors and trunk lid closed gt Donot paste over sensors gt Parking brake released gt When parking in parking spaces on the Switching on off driver s side the correspo
230. ose proximity to the re gt Changes to the settings are automatically mote control saved in the profile currently activated 33 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Controls Opening and closing gt During unlocking the profile stored for the remote control is activated gt Your personal settings will be recognized and called up again even if the vehicle has been operated in the meantime with an other remote control Adjusting The following settings are stored in a profile gt Radio stored stations station listened to last gt Assignment of the programmable memory buttons Tone settings Audio source listened to last gt Unlocking the vehicle driver door or entire vehicle gt Locking the vehicle if no door is open or after starting off Welcome lamps on off gt Triple turn signal activation on off Headlamp courtesy delay feature time set ting gt Language on the Control Display Daytime running lights on off gt Automatic climate control Automatic cli mate control with enhanced features set tings gt Navigation map views route criteria voice output on off gt Park Distance Control PDC adjusting the signal tone volume gt Rearview camera selection of functions and type of display Side view display type Head up Display selection brightness position and rotation of the display Driving Dynamics Control sport program gt Exterior
231. otherwise there is the dan ger of an accident occurring lt Detection range The system s detection capabilities are limited This may result in the warning not being is sued or being issued late For example the following situations may not be detected gt Slow moving vehicles when you approach them at high speed gt Vehicles that suddenly swerve in front of you or sharply decelerating vehicles gt Vehicles with an unusual rear appearance Two wheeled vehicles ahead of you gt Pedestrians Functional limitations The system may not be fully functional in the following situations gt In heavy fog rain sprayed water or snow fall In tight curves V If the driving stability control systems are limited or deactivated for example DSC OFF gt Ifthe camera in the mirror or the radar sen sor is dirty or obscured gt During calibration of the camera immedi ately after vehicle shipment gt If there is constant dimming because of oncoming light for example from the sun low in the sky 105 01 40 2 925 743 11 14 Controls Safety Prewarning sensitivity Depending on the set prewarning time this may result in increased false warnings Collision warning with braking function The concept The system issues a warning if there is immi nent danger of a collision and also includes a braking function If the vehicle is equipped with Active Cruise Control with Stop amp Go
232. p at a suitable location remove the tow do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting bar or rope and switch off the hazard Otherwise damage to the tow fitting and the warning system vehicle can occur lt 6 Have the vehicle checked Screw thread Press on the mark on the edge of the cover to push it out Tow starting Automatic transmission Do not tow start the vehicle Due to the automatic transmission the engine cannot be started by tow starting Have the cause of the starting difficulties rem edied Manual transmission If possible do not tow start the vehicle but start the engine by jump starting refer to page 216 If the vehicle is equipped with a cat alytic converter only tow start while the en gine is cold 1 Switch on the hazard warning system and comply with local regulations 2 Ignition refer to page 61 on 3 Engage third gear 4 Have the vehicle tow started with the clutch pedal pressed and slowly release the pedal After the engine starts immedi ately press on the clutch pedal again 220 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Care Mobility Care Vehicle equipment All standard country specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter Therefore equip ment is also described that is not available in a vehicle e g because of the selected optional equipment or country variant This also applies for sa
233. plays the current fuel con sumption You can check whether you are currently driv al ing in an efficient and environ mentally friendly manner Instrum cluster with enhanced features Displays the current fuel con sumption You can check whether you are currently driv ing in an efficient and environ mentally friendly manner Displaying the current fuel consumption 1 Settings 2 Instr cluster display 3 Additional indicators The bar display for the current fuel consump tion is displayed in the instrument cluster Energy recovery Display The kinetic energy of the vehicle is converted to electrical energy while coasting The vehicle bat tery is partially charged and fuel consumption can be reduced Service requirements The concept The driving distance or the time to the next scheduled maintenance is displayed briefly in 80 the instrument cluster after the ignition is switched on The current service requirements can be read out from the remote control by the service specialist Display Data regarding the service status or legally mandated inspections of the vehicle are auto matically transmitted to your service center before a service due date Detailed information on service requirements More information on the scope of service re quired can be displayed on the Control Dis play 1 Vehicle Info 2 Vehicle status 3 Gol Service required Required ma
234. ply with BMW s own stringent quality standards California Proposition 65 Warning California laws require us to state the following warning Engine exhaust and a wide variety of automo bile components and parts including compo nents found in the interior furnishings in a vehi cle contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects and reproductive harm In addition certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other repro ductive harm Battery posts terminals and re lated accessories contain lead and lead com pounds Wash your hands after handling Used engine oil contains chemicals that have caused cancer in laboratory animals Always protect your skin by washing thoroughly with soap and water Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 oo Notes Service and warranty We recommend that you read this publication thoroughly Your vehicle is covered by the fol lowing warranties gt New Vehicle Limited Warranty gt Rust Perforation Limited Warranty gt Federal Emissions System Defect War ranty gt Federal Emissions Performance Warranty gt California Emission Control System Lim ited Warranty Detailed information about these warranties is listed in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models or in the Warranty a
235. pment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter Therefore equip ment is also described that is not available in a vehicle e g because of the selected optional equipment or country variant This also applies for safety related functions and systems 1 Front airbag driver 2 Front airbag front passenger 3 Head airbag Front airbags Front airbags help protect the driver and front passenger by responding to frontal impacts in which safety belts alone cannot provide ade quate restraint Side airbags In a lateral impact the side airbag supports the side of the body in the chest and lap area 94 4 Side airbag 5 Knee airbags Head airbags In a lateral impact the head airbag supports the head Knee airbag The knee airbag supports the legs in a frontal impact Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Safety Controls Protective action Airbags are not triggered in every impact situa tion e g in less severe accidents or rear end collisions Information on how to ensure the optimal protective effect of the airbags gt Keep at a distance from the airbags gt Always grasp the steering wheel on the steering wheel rim holding your hands at the 3 o clock and 9 o clock positions to keep the danger of injury to your hands or arms as low as possible if the airbag is trig gered gt There should be no people animals or ob jects between an airbag and a per
236. pressure on the accelerator pedal After the rocker switch is released the vehicle maintains its final speed Pressing the switch beyond the resistance point causes the vehicle to accelerate more rapidly Resuming the desired speed Press the button The stored speed is reached and maintained Displays in the instrument cluster Indicator lamp Depending on how the vehicle is equip ped the indicator lamp in the instru ment cluster indicates whether the sys tem is switched on Desired speed gt The marking lights up green the system is active gt The marking lights up or ange the system has been interrupted 127 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 743 11 14 Controls Driving comfort gt The marking does not light up the system is switched off Brief status display Selected desired speed If appears briefly on the display for Check Control messages it is possible that the sys tem requirements for operation are currently not met PDC Park Distance Control The concept PDC support when parking Slowly approach ing an object behind or with the appropriate PDC equipment also in front of your vehicle is signaled by gt Signal tones gt Visual display General information Measurements are made by ultrasound sen sors in the bumpers The range depending on the obstacle and en vironmental conditions is approx 6 ft 2 m An acoustic warning is first given gt
237. r is combined with the low tire pressure telltale When the system detects a malfunc tion the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously illumi nated This sequence will continue upon sub sequent vehicle start ups as long as the mal function exists When the malfunction indicator is illuminated the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons including the installation of replace ment or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning prop erly Always check the TPMS malfunction tell tale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly FTM Flat Tire Monitor The concept The system detects a pressure loss on the ba sis of speed differences between the individual wheels while driving In the event of a pressure loss the diameter and therefore the rotational speed of the corre sponding wheel change This is detected and reported as a flat tire The system does not measure the actual infla tion pressure in the tires Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 743 11 14 Safety Controls Functional requirements The system must have been initialized when the tire inflation pressure was correct other wise reliable signaling of a flat tire is not en
238. r may be re duced automatically to save battery power AUTO program AUTO Press the button Air flow air distribution and tempera ture are controlled automatically Depending on the selected temperature and outside influences the air is directed to the windshield side windows upper body and into the footwell 142 The cooling function refer to page 142 is switched on automatically with the AUTO pro gram Temperature Turn the wheel to set the de sired temperature A A S The automatic climate control reaches this temperature as quickly as possible if neces sary by increasing the cooling or heating out put and then keeps it constant Avoid rapidly switching between different tem perature settings Otherwise the automatic cli mate control will not have sufficient time to ad just the set temperature Cooling function The passenger compartment can only be cooled with the engine running AIC Press the button The air is cooled and dehumidified and depending on the temperature setting warmed again Depending on the weather the windshield may fog up briefly when the engine is started The cooling function is switched on automati cally with the AUTO program When using the automatic climate control condensation water refer to page 164 devel ops that exits underneath the vehicle Recirculated air mode You can respond to unpleasant odors or pollu tants in the immediat
239. re than 1 25 miles 2 km or when the vehicle has been parked for at least 2 hours The displays of inflation devices may under read by up to O 1bar 2 psi For Flat Tire Monitor after correcting the tire inflation pressure reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor For Tire Pressure Monitor after correcting the tire inflation pressure reset the Tire Pressure Monitor Pressure specifications The tire inflation pressure table refer to page 186 contains all pressure specifications for the specified tire sizes at the ambient tem perature Pressure specifications apply to ap proved tire sizes and recommended tire brands This information can be obtained from your service center To identify the correct tire inflation pressure please note the following gt Tire sizes of your vehicle gt Maximum permitted driving speed Tire inflation pressures up to 100 mph 160 km h For speeds of up to 100 mph 160 km h and for optimum driving comfort note the pressure values in the tire inflation pressure table refer to page 186 and adjust as necessary 185 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Mobility Wheels and tires These pressure values can also be found on the tire inflation pressure label on the driver s door pillar Maximum permissible speed Do not exceed 100 mph 160 km h other wise tire damage and accidents may result lt Tire inflation pressure values up to 100 mph 160 km h 3
240. re products 222 Care displays 224 Care vehicle 222 Cargo 165 Cargo area enlarging 154 Cargo area storage compart ments 159 Cargo securing 166 Cargo straps securing cargo 166 Car key refer to Remote con trol 32 Carpet care 224 Car wash 221 Catalytic converter refer to Hot exhaust system 163 CBS Condition Based Serv ice 202 CD Multimedia see user s manual for Navigation En tertainment and Communi cation Center armrest 157 Center console 14 Central locking system 37 Central screen refer to Con trol Display 16 Changes technical refer to Safety 7 Changing parts 204 Changing wheels 212 Changing wheels tires 193 Check Control 76 Checking the oil level elec tronically 198 Children seating position 57 Children transporting safely 57 Child restraint fixing sys tem 57 Child restraint fixing system LATCH 58 Child restraint fixing systems mounting 57 Child safety locks 60 Child seat mounting 57 Child seats 57 Chrome parts care 223 Cigarette lighter 152 Cleaning displays 224 Climate control 141 144 Clock 79 Closing opening via door lock 37 Closing opening with remote control 35 Clothes hooks 158 Coasting 172 Coasting with engine decou pled coasting 172 Coasting with idling en gine 172 Cockpit 12 Cold starting refer to Starting the engine 62 Collision warning with braking function 106 Collision warning with City Braking function 103 Combinati
241. re to remain drivable to a restricted degree in the event of a pressure loss F TM continued driving with a damaged tire refer to page 102 TPM continued driving with a damaged tire refer to page 99 Changing run flat tires For your own safety only use run flat tires No spare tire is available in the case of a flat tire Your service center will be glad to advise you Snow chains Fine link snow chains Only certain types of fine link snow chains have been tested by the manufacturer of the vehicle classified as road safe and approved Information about the approved snow chains are available from the service center Use Use only in pairs on the rear wheels equipped with the tires of the following size gt 205 60 R 16 gt 225 55 R 16 gt 225 50R 17 gt 225 45 R 18 Follow the chain manufacturer s instructions Make sure that the snow chains are always sufficiently tight Retighten as needed accord ing to the chain manufacturer s instructions Do not initialize the Flat Tire Monitor after mounting snow chains as doing so may result in incorrect readings Do not initialize the Tire Pressure Monitor after mounting snow chains as doing so may result in incorrect readings When driving with snow chains briefly activate Dynamic Traction Control if necessary Maximum speed with snow chains Do not exceed a speed of 30 mph 50 km h when using snow chains 195 Online Edition for Part no 01 40
242. related functions and systems Onboard vehicle tool kit The onboard vehicle tool kit is located on the right side in the cargo area in a storage com partment Open the cover Wiper blade replacement Note Do not fold down the wipers without wiper blades Do not fold down the wipers if wiper blades have not been installed this may damage the windshield Replacing the wiper blades 1 To change the wiper blades fold up refer to page 68 the wiper arms 2 Fold up and hold the wiper arm firmly 204 3 Squeeze the retainer spring arrow 1 and fold up the wiper blade arrow 2 4 Remove the wiper blade forward from the catch 5 Insert the new wiper blade in reverse order of removal until it locks in place 6 Fold down the wipers Folding down wipers before opening the hood Before opening the hood ensure that the wiper arms with the wiper blades are against the windshield to prevent damage lt Lamp and bulb replacement Hints Lamps and bulbs Lamps and bulbs make an essential contribu tion to vehicle safety The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends that you entrust corresponding procedures to the service center if you are unfamiliar with them or they are not described here You can obtain a selection of replacement bulbs at the service center Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Replacing components Mobility Danger of burns Only change bulbs when they are coo
243. rking posi tion wait for the automatic steering wheel movement after the gear change when the vehicle is stationary The end of the parking procedure is indi cated on the Control Display 3 Adjust the parking position yourself if nec essary Interrupting manually The parking assistant can be interrupted at any time gt amp Parking Assistant gt DN Press the button Interrupting automatically The system is interrupted automatically in the following situations gt Ifthe driver grasps the steering wheel or if he takes over steering gt Ifa gear is selected that does not match the instruction on the Control Display gt If the vehicle speed exceeds approx 6 mph 10 km h gt Onsnow covered or slippery road surfaces if necessary gt Ifthe Park Distance Control PDC displays clearances that are too small gt Ifa maximum number of parking attempts or the time taken for parking is exceeded gt When switching to another function on the Control Display A Check Control message is displayed Resume An interrupted parking procedure can be con tinued if necessary Follow the instructions on the Control Display to do this System limits No parking assistance The parking assistant does not offer assis tance in the following situations gt In tight curves Functional limitations The system may not be fully functional in the following situations gt On bumpy road surfaces
244. rol currently in use Adjusting the height 1 Settings 2 Head Up Display 3 Height 4 Turn the controller The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use Setting the rotation 1 Settings 2 Head Up Display 88 3 Rotation 4 Turn the controller The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use Special windshield The windshield is part of the system The shape of the windshield makes it possible to display a precise image A film in the windshield prevents double im ages from being displayed Therefore have the special windshield re placed by a service center only Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Lamps Controls Lamps Vehicle equipment All standard country specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter Therefore equip ment is also described that is not available in a vehicle e g because of the selected optional equipment or country variant This also applies for safety related functions and systems Ata glance 1 Rear fog lamps 2 Front fog lamps 3 Automatic headlamp control Adaptive Light Control High beam Assistant Wel come lamps Daytime running lights 4 Lamps off daytime running lights 5 Parking lamps daytime running lights 6 Low beams welcome lamps High beam Assistant 7 Instrument lighting Parking lamps low beams headlamp control General informati
245. rol 141 Controller with buttons 16 14 9 PA 11 Parking brake 65 PDC Park Distance Control 128 Rearview camera 130 Parking assistant 136 Surround View 130 Driving Dynamics Control 116 SPORT A v ECO PRO or DSC Dynamic Stability Con trol 114 12 Automatic transmission selector lever 69 Manual transmission selector lever 69 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Cockpit EEIE All around the headliner TE 1 Intelligent Emergency Re 4 Reading lamps 92 RA quest 215 N 2 Glass sunroof powered 45 5 Interior lamps 92 3 Indicator lamp front passenger arc airbag 96 15 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Ataglance GEIG iDrive iDrive Vehicle equipment All standard country specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter Therefore equip ment is also described that is not available in a vehicle e g because of the selected optional equipment or country variant This also applies for safety related functions and systems The concept The iDrive combines the functions of a multi tude of switches Thus these functions can be operated from a central location Using the iDrive during a trip To avoid becoming distracted and pos ing an unnecessary hazard to your vehicle s occupants and to other road users never at tempt to use the controls or enter information unless traff
246. ror settings The driver s seat and exterior mirror positions used last are stored for the remote control cur rently in use When the vehicle is unlocked these positions are automatically retrieved if this function was activated Pinch hazard when moving back the seat If this function is used first make sure that the footwell behind the driver s seat is empty Otherwise people can be injured or ob jects damaged when the seat is moved back The adjustment procedure is interrupted gt When a seat position switch is pressed gt When a button of the seat and mirror mem ory is pressed Activating the setting 1 Settings 2 Doors key 3 Last seat position autom Alarm system The concept The vehicle alarm system responds to gt Opening of a door the hood or the trunk lid gt Movements in the vehicle Changes in the vehicle tilt e g during at tempts to steal a wheel or when towing the Car gt Interruptions in battery voltage 41 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Controls Opening and closing The alarm system briefly indicates tampering gt By sounding an acoustic alarm gt By switching on the hazard warning sys tem gt By flashing the daytime running lights Arming and disarming the alarm system General information When you lock or unlock the vehicle either with the remote control or via the Comfort Ac cess at the door lock the alarm system is
247. rpose 134 General information The image is captured by two cameras integrated in the exterior mirrors and by the backup camera The range is at least 7 ft 2 m to the side and rear In this way obstacles up to the height of the exterior mirrors are detected early Notes Check the traffic situation as well Check the traffic situation around the ve hicle with your own eyes Otherwise an acci dent could result from road users or objects lo cated outside the picture area of the cameras Ata glance Button in the vehicle Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Driving comfort Controls Cameras The lenses of the Top View cameras are lo cated at the bottom of the exterior mirror hous ings The image quality may be impaired by dirt Clean the lens refer to page 224 Switching on off Switching on automatically With the engine running engage selector lever position R The Top View and PDC images are displayed if the system is switched on via iDrive Automatic deactivation during forward travel The system switches off when a certain driving distance or speed is exceeded Switch the system back on if necessary Switching on off manually Py Press the button gt On the LED lights up gt Off the LED goes out Top View is displayed Display Visual warning The approach of the vehicle to an object can be shown on the Control Display When the distance to an
248. s care 224 Service and warranty 8 Service requirements Condi tion Based Service CBS 202 Service requirements dis play 80 Service Roadside Assis tance 216 Services ConnectedDrive Settings locking unlock ing 41 Settings on Control Dis play 86 Settings storing for seat mir ror 53 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 743 11 14 Everything from A to Z Reference Shifting automatic transmis sion 69 Shifting manual transmis sion 69 Shift paddles on steering wheel 71 Side airbags 94 Side View 133 Signaling horn 12 Signals when unlocking 41 Sitting safely 47 Size 228 Slide tilt glass roof 45 Smallest turning circle 228 Snow chains 195 Socket 152 Socket OBD Onboard Diag nostics 202 Soot particulate filter 163 SOS button 215 Spare fuse 213 Specified engine oil types 200 Speed average 84 Speed limit detection on board computer 85 Speed limiter display 81 Speed Limit Information 81 Speed warning 85 Split screen 22 SPORT program Dynamic Driving Control 116 Sport automatic transmis sion 71 Sport displays torque dis play performance dis play 85 SPORT program Dynamic Driving Control 117 Sport program transmis sion 71 Sport steering variable 116 Stability control systems 114 Start stop automatic func tion 63 Start Stop button 61 Start function during malfunc tion 33 Starting the engine 62 Status control display tires 97 Status i
249. s offered in the model series is described in this chapter Therefore equip ment is also described that is not available in a vehicle e g because of the selected optional equipment or country variant This also applies for safety related functions and systems Hints 3 Place the fuel cap in the bracket attached Refuel promptly to the fuel filler flap Refuel no later than at a range of 30 miles 50 km or operation of the engine is not ensured and damage may occur Diesel engines The filler neck is designed for refueling at die sel fuel pumps Fuel cap Closing 1 Fit the cap and turn it clockwise until you clearly hear a click Opening 1 Briefly press the rear edge of the fuel filler flap 2 Close the fuel filler flap Do not pinch the retaining strap Do not pinch the retaining strap attached to the cap otherwise the cap cannot be closed properly and fuel vapors can escape Manually unlocking fuel filler flap In the event of an electrical malfunction for ex ample 178 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Refueling Mobility 1 Open the cover on the right side trim To do this turn the cap 2 Pull the green knob with the fuel pump symbol This releases the fuel filler flap Observe the following when refueling The fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle clicks off the first time Do not overfill the fuel tank Do not overfill the fuel tank otherwise
250. sed gt Brief wipe press down once gt To switch off normal wipe press down once gt To switch off fast wipe press down twice Intermittent operation or rain sensor The concept Without the rain sensor the frequency of the wiper operation is preset The rain sensor automatically controls the time between wipes depending on the intensity of the rainfall The sensor is located on the wind shield directly behind the interior rearview mir ror Activating deactivating Press the button on the wiper lever The LED in the wiper lever lights up and a wip ing operation is started If there is frost wiper operation is not started Deactivate the rain sensor in car washes Deactivate the rain sensor when passing through an automatic car wash otherwise damage could be caused by undesired wiper activation 67 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 743 11 14 Driving Setting the frequency or sensitivity of the rain sensor Turn the thumbwheel Clean the windshield headlamps Pull the wiper lever The system sprays washer fluid on the wind shield and activates the wipers briefly In addition the headlamps are cleaned at regu lar intervals when the vehicle lights are switched on Do not use the washer system at freezing temperatures Do not use the washers if there is any danger that the fluid will freeze on the windshield oth erwise your vision could be obscured For t
251. sible Intensity of the AUTO program With the AUTO program switched on auto matic control of the air flow and air distribution can be adjusted amp Press the left or right side of the but ton decrease or increase the inten sity The selected intensity is shown on the display of the automatic climate control Maximum cooling Ewan Press the button AIC The system is set to the lowest tem perature maximum air flow and air circulation mode Air flows out of the vents for the upper body region The vents need to be open for this The function is available above an external temperature of approx 32 F O C and with the engine running The air flow can be adjusted when the program is active Cooling function The passenger compartment can only be cooled with the engine running Press the button The air is cooled and dehumidified and de pending on the temperature setting warmed again Depending on the weather the windshield may fog up briefly when the engine is started The cooling function is switched on automati cally with the AUTO program When using the automatic climate control condensation water refer to page 164 devel ops that exits underneath the vehicle Automatic recirculated air control recirculated air mode You can respond to unpleasant odors or pollu tants in the immediate environment by tempo rarily suspending the supply of outside air The system then recirc
252. sing the button p Press the button gt LED comes on Auto Start Stop function is deactivated The engine is started during an automatic engine stop Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Driving Controls Releasing The engine can only be stopped or started via the Start Stop button gt LED goes out Auto Start Stop function is activated Switching off the vehicle during an automatic engine stop During an automatic engine stop the vehicle can be switched off permanently e g when leaving it 1 Press the Start Stop button The ignition is switched off The Auto Start Stop function is deactivated Selector lever position P is engaged auto matically 2 Set the parking brake Engine start as usual via Start Stop button Automatic deactivation In certain situations the Auto Start Stop func tion is deactivated automatically for safety rea sons such as when the driver is detected to be absent Malfunction The Auto Start Stop function no longer switches of the engine automatically A Check Control message is displayed It is possible to continue driving Have the system checked Parking brake Applying The lever automatically engages after being pulled up The indicator lamp lights up red The BRAKE parking brake is set Lower lamp indicator lamp in Canadian models Raise lever slightly press the button and guide the lever down Hints Use whil
253. son gt Donotuse the cover of the front airbag on the front passenger side as a storage area gt Keep the dashboard and window on the front passenger side clear i e do not cover with adhesive labels or coverings and do not attach holders such as for navigation instruments and mobile phones gt Make sure that the front passenger is sit ting correctly i e keeps his or her feet and legs in the footwell otherwise leg injuries can occur if the front airbag is triggered gt Donot place slip covers seat cushions or other objects on the front passenger seat that are not approved specifically for seats with integrated side airbags gt Do not hang pieces of clothing such as jackets over the backrests gt Make sure that occupants keep their heads away from the side airbag and do not rest against the head airbag otherwise injuries can occur if the airbags are triggered Do not remove the airbag restraint system gt Donotremove the steering wheel Do not apply adhesive materials to the air bag cover panels cover them or modify them in any way gt Never modify either the individual compo nents or the wiring in the airbag system This also applies to steering wheel covers the dashboard the seats the roof pillars and the sides of the headliner Even when all instructions are followed closely injury from contact with the airbags cannot be ruled out in certain situations The ignition and inflation no
254. ss With the rearview camera switched on 1 Select the symbol 2 Turn the controller until the desired setting is reached and press the controller Contrast With the rearview camera switched on 1 Select the symbol 2 Turn the controller until the desired setting is reached and press the controller Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Driving comfort System limits Detection of objects Very low obstacles as well as high protruding objects such as ledges may not be detected by the system Assistance functions also take into account data of the PDC Follow instructions in the PDC chapter refer to page 128 The objects displayed in the Control Display under certain circumstances are closer than they appear Therefore do not estimate the distance from the objects on the display Side View The concept Side View provides an early look at cross traffic at blind driveways and intersections Road users concealed by obstacles to the left and right of the vehicle can only be detected rela tively late from the driver s seat To improve visibility two cameras in the front of the vehi cle record the traffic situation on each side Notes The images from both cameras are shown si multaneously on the Control Display Check the traffic situation as well Check the traffic situation around the ve hicle on blind driveways and intersections with your own eyes Otherwise an acciden
255. structed otherwise people can be injured or objects damaged lt 53 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Controls Adjusting General information 2 Press and hold the desired button 1 or 2 until the adjustment procedure is com pleted Calling up of a seat position deactivated After a brief period the calling up of stored seat positions is deactivated to save battery power To reactivate calling up of a seat position Two different driver s seat and exterior mirror gt Open and close the door or trunk lid positions can be stored and retrieved for each gt Press a button on the remote control remote control Settings for the backrest width gt Press the Start Stop button and lumbar support are not stored in memory Storing Mirror 1 Switch on the ignition 2 Set the desired position Exterior mirrors d Press the button The LED in the At a glance button lights up 4 Press the desired button 1 or 2 The LED goes out If the M button is pressed accidentally Press the button again The LED goes out Calling up settings 1 Adjusting 2 Left right Automatic Curb Monitor 3 Fold in and out Comfort function 1 Open the driver s door 2 Switch off the ignition 3 Briefly press the desired button 1 or 2 General information The mirror on the passenger side is more curved than the driver s side mirror The corresponding seat position is performed automatically
256. sured Initialize the system after each correc tion of the tire inflation pressure and after every tire or wheel change Status display The current status of the Flat Tire Monitor can be displayed on the Control Display e g whether or not the FTM is active 1 Vehicle Info 2 Vehicle status 3 2 Flat Tire Monitor FTM The status is displayed Initialization The initialization process adopts the set infla tion tire pressures as reference values for the detection of a flat tire Initialization is started by confirming the inflation pressures Do not initialize the system when driving with snow Chains 1 Vehicle Info 2 Vehicle status 3 i Perform reset 4 Start the engine do not drive away 5 Start the initialization with Perform reset Drive away The initialization is completed while driving which can be interrupted at any time The initialization automatically continues when driving resumes Indication of a flat tire 1 The yellow warning lamp lights up A Check Control message is displayed There is a flat tire or a major loss in tire inflation pressure 1 Reduce your speed and stop cautiously Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu vers 2 Check whether the vehicle is fitted with regular tires or run flat tires Run flat tires refer to page 195 are la beled with a circular symbol containing the letters RSC marked on the tire sidewall Do not continue driving
257. switched off When the ignition is switched off by opening or closing the driver s door or unbuckling the 61 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Controls Driving driver s seat belt the radio ready state remains active Radio ready state Activate radio ready state gt When the engine is running press the Start Stop button Some electronic systems power consumers remain ready for operation The radio ready state switches off automati cally gt After approx 8 minutes gt When the vehicle is locked using the cen tral locking system gt Shortly before the battery is discharged completely so that the engine can still be started Starting the engine Hints Enclosed areas Do not let the engine run in enclosed areas since breathing in exhaust fumes may lead to loss of consciousness and death The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide an odorless and colorless but highly toxic gas lt Unattended vehicle Do not leave the vehicle unattended with the engine running doing so poses a risk of danger Before leaving the vehicle with the engine run ning set the parking brake and place the trans mission in selector lever position P or neutral to prevent the vehicle from moving lt Repeated starting in quick Succession Avoid repeated unsuccessful attempts to start the vehicle or starting the vehicle several times in quick succession Otherwise the fuel is not burned or
258. t Before driving into a car wash In order for the vehicle to be able to roll into a car wash pay attention to the information re garding Washing in automatic car washes re fer to page 221 Automatic transmission Switching off the engine 1 Engage selector lever position P with the vehicle stopped 2 Press the Start Stop button The engine is switched off The radio ready state is switched on 3 Set the parking brake Manual transmission Switching off the engine 1 With the vehicle at a standstill press the Start Stop button 2 Shift into first gear or reverse 3 Set the parking brake Auto Start Stop function The concept The Auto Start Stop function helps save fuel The system switches off the engine during a stop e g in traffic congestion or at traffic lights The ignition remains switched on The engine starts again automatically for driving off Automatic mode After every start of the engine using the Start Stop button the Auto Start Stop function is in the last selected state refer to page 64 When the Auto Start Stop function is active it is available when the vehicle is traveling faster than about 3 mph approx 5 km h Engine stop The engine is switched off automatically dur ing a stop under the following conditions Automatic transmission gt The selector lever is in selector lever posi tion D gt Brake pedal remains depressed while the vehicle is stopped gt The
259. t available in a vehicle e g because of the selected optional equipment or country variant This also applies for safety related functions and systems Sitting safely The ideal seating position can make a vital contribution to relaxed fatigue free driving The seating position plays an important role in an accident in combination with gt Safety belts refer to page 50 gt Head restraints refer to page 51 gt Airbags refer to page 94 Seats Hints Do not adjust the seat while driving Do not adjust the driver s seat while driv ing or the seat could respond with unexpected movement and the ensuing loss of vehicle control could lead to an accident lt Do not incline the backrest too far to the rear Also on the front passenger side do not incline the backrest on the front passenger side too far to the rear during driving or there is a risk of slipping under the safety belt in the event of an accident This would eliminate the protection normally provided by the belt Manually adjustable seats At a glance Forward backward Thigh support Seat tilt Backrest width Lumbar support Height Backrest tilt 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Forward backward A T am Pull the lever and slide the seat in the desired direction After releasing the lever move the seat for ward or back slightly to make sure it engages properly 47 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 743 11 14 Controls Adjus
260. t could result from road users or objects located out side the picture area of the Side View cam eras Ata glance Button in the vehicle oo Side View Cameras Two cameras integrated in the bumpers cap ture the image The two camera lenses are located on the sides of the bumper The image quality may be impaired by dirt Clean the lens refer to page 224 Switching on off Switching on off manually oo Press the button Automatic deactivation during forward travel The system switches off when a certain driving distance or speed is exceeded 133 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Controls Driving comfort Switch the system back on if necessary Display The traffic area to the left and right is displayed on the Control Display Guidelines at the bottom of the image show the position of the front of the vehicle Brightness With the Side View switched on 1 Brightness 2 Turn the controller until the desired setting is reached and press the controller Contrast With the Side View switched on 1 Contrast 2 Turn the controller until the desired setting is reached and press the controller System limits The cameras capture a maximum range of 330 ft 100 m Top View The concept Top View provides assistance in parking and maneuvering The area around the doors and the road area around the vehicle are shown on the Control Display for this pu
261. t in the need for unscheduled main tenance lt Diesel Low Sulfur Diesel The engine of your BMW is designed for diesel with low sulfur content Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel ASTM D 975 xx xx comply with the current standard in each case Use only Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel The fraction of biodiesel in the fuel must not exceed 5 referred to as B5 Do not use gasoline If you do fill the tank with the wrong fuel e g gasoline do not start the engine as this may damage the engine lt After adding the wrong fuel contact your serv ice center or roadside assistance If the fuel pump nozzle does not fit in the filler pipe of your BMW please check to ensure that you are refueling at a diesel fuel pump that is equipped with a diesel fuel pump nozzle In the event the Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel fuel cannot be fully inserted into the fuel filler neck please contact BMW Roadside Assistance for instructions on how to add fuel For more infor mation on BMW Roadside Assistance refer to page 216 Winter diesel To ensure that the diesel engine remains op erational in the winter use winter diesel It is available at gas stations during winter months The fuel filter heating system included as a standard feature prevents disruption of the fuel supply while driving Do not add any diesel additives Do not add additives including gasoline otherwise engine damage may occur lt bp BMW recommends BP fuels
262. tch with the key arrow 1 3 Remove the cover of the battery compart ment arrow 2 4 Insert a battery of the same type with the positive side facing upwards 5 Press the cover closed Automatic transmission if a corresponding CRY Take the used battery to a recycling Check Control message appears hold the re center or to your service center mote control as shown against the marked area on the steering column and press the Start Stop button within 10 seconds while New remote controls pressing the brake New remote controls are available from the Manual transmission if a corresponding Check service center Control message appears hold the remote control as shown against the marked area on Loss of the remote controls the steering column and press the Start Stop Lost remote controls can be blocked by your button within 10 seconds while pressing the service center clutch pedal Emergency detection of remote control Personal Profile It is possible to switch on the ignition or start the engine in situations such as the following The concept gt Interference of radio transmission to re Individual settings in the vehicle are saved in mote control by external sources e g by personal profiles Every remote control is as radio masts signed a profile Discharged battery in the remote control Three personal profiles and a guest profile can gt Interference of radio transmission by mo be created bile devices in cl
263. the bulb gently into the socket turn counterclockwise and remove 3 Install the new bulb and bulb holder in re verse order of removal 4 Attach the cover to the wheel house 6 Close the headlamp housing with the cap Make sure that the cap engages 7 Attach the cover to the wheel house 206 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Replacing components Mobility Accessing the daytime running lights high High beams headlamp flasher beams headlamp flasher and parking 55 watt bulb H7 lamps 1 Tilt the bulb down and then up to loosen it from the holder and remove Follow general instructions refer to page 204 1 Open the hood refer to page 197 2 Turn the cap counterclockwise and re 2 Pull the connector off the bulb 3 Attach the connector to the new bulb 4 First insert the bulb at the top with the strap arrow 1 and then press down firmly arrow 2 Make sure that the bulb snaps into Parking lamps 6 watt bulb H6W place 1 Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise and remove 5 Close the headlamp housing with the cap Make sure that the cap engages 2 Press the bulb gently into the socket turn counterclockwise and remove 3 To insert the bulb and bulb holder proceed in reverse order of removal Make sure that the bulb holder snaps into place 4 Close the headlamp housing with the cap Make sure that the cap engages 207 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 9
264. the collision warning is controlled via the cruise control radar sensor The collision warning is available even if cruise control has been deactivated When the vehicle is intentionally brought close to a vehicle the collision warning is delayed to avoid false warnings General information The system issues a two phase warning of a possible danger of collision with vehicles at speeds above approx 3 mph 5 km h The time of these warnings may vary depending on the current driving situation Detection range It responds to objects if they are detected by the radar 106 Ata glance Button in the vehicle Intelligent Safety button Switching on off Switching on automatically The system is automatically active every time the engine is started using the Start Stop but ton Switching off E Press button the system is switched off The LED goes out Re press button the system is switched on The LED lights up FAN Setting the prewarning time The prewarning time can be set via iDrive 1 Settings 2 Frontal Coll Warning 3 Activate the desired time on the Control Display The selected time is stored for the remote control currently in use Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Safety Controls Display Warning stages Prewarning This warning is issued for example when there is the impending danger of a collision or the distance to the vehicle ahead is too sma
265. the highest B and C representing the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high temperature can cause the ma terial of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades Band A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum re quired by law Temperature grade for this tire The temperature grade for this tire is es tablished for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded Excessive speed underinfla tion or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure If necessary have the vehicle towed lt RSC Run flat tires Run flat tires refer to page 195 are labeled with a circular symbol containing the letters RSC marked on the sidewall M S Winter and all season tires with better cold weather performance than summer tires Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Wheels and tires Mobility Tire tread Summer tires Do not drive with a tire tread depth of less than 0 12 in 3 mm There is an increased danger of hydroplaning if the tread depth is less than 0 12
266. the mirror 2 To change the zone setting press the con trol button quickly and repeatedly until the number of the compass zone correspond ing to your location appears in the mirror The set zone is stored automatically The com pass is ready for use again after approximately 10 seconds Calibrating the digital compass The digital compass must be calibrated in the event of the following gt The wrong point of the compass is dis played gt The point of the compass displayed does not change despite changing the direction of travel gt Not all points of the compass are dis played Procedure 1 Make sure that there are no large metallic objects or overhead power lines near the vehicle and that there is sufficient room to drive around in a circle Set the currently applicable compass zone Press and hold the control button for ap prox 6 to 7 seconds so that C appears on the display Next drive in a complete circle at least once at a speed of no more than 4 mph 7 km h If calibration is suc cessful the C is replaced by the points of the compass Left right hand steering 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 and German O 151 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 743 11 14 Interior eq
267. the mounting point 1 Remove the mounting point cover 2 Raise the head restraint 3 Guide the upper retaining strap between the supports of the head restraint 4 Attach the hook of the retaining strap to the mounting eye 60 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 743 11 14 Driving Controls Driving Vehicle equipment All standard country specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter Therefore equip ment is also described that is not available in a vehicle e g because of the selected optional equipment or country variant This also applies for safety related functions and systems Start Stop button The concept Pressing the Start Stop button switches the ignition on or off and starts the engine Automatic transmission The engine starts if the brake is de pressed while pressing the Start Stop button Manual transmission the engine starts if the clutch pedal is depressed when the Start Stop button Is pressed Ignition on Automatic transmission Press the Start Stop button but do not depress the brake Manual shift transmission press the Start Stop button and do not press on the clutch pedal at the same time All vehicle systems are ready for operation Most of the indicator and warning lamps in the instrument cluster light up for varying lengths of time To save battery power when the engine is off switch off the ignition and any
268. the system Detection range The detection capacity of the system and the automatic braking capacity are limited Two wheeled vehicles driving ahead of you for instance might not be detected Limited detection capacity Because of the limits to the detection ca pacity you should be alert at all times so that you can intervene if necessary otherwise there is the danger of an accident occurring lt Deceleration The system does not decelerate when a sta tionary obstacle is located in the same lane e g a vehicle at a red traffic light or at the end of traffic congestion The system also does not respond to gt Pedestrians or similar slow moving road users Red traffic lights Stationary objects Cross traffic VV V OV Oncoming traffic No warnings A warning may not be issued when ap proaching a stationary or very slow moving ob stacle You must react yourself otherwise there is the danger of an accident occurring lt 124 Swerving vehicles A vehicle driving in front of you is not detected until it is completely within the same lane as your vehicle Swerving vehicles If a vehicle driving ahead of you suddenly swerves into your lane the system may not be able to automatically restore the selected dis tance This also applies to major speed differ ences to vehicles driving ahead of you e g when rapidly approaching a truck When a ve hicle driving ahead of you is reliably detect
269. ting Height Electrically adjustable seats At a glance Pull the lever and apply your weight to the seat or lift it off as necessary Seat and mirror memory Backrest width Lumbar support Backrest tilt Forward backward height seat tilt Backrest tilt a fF WON Note The seat setting for the driver s seat is stored for the remote control currently in use When the vehicle is unlocked via the remote control the position is automatically retrieved if the function refer to page 41 is activated for this purpose Pull the lever and apply your weight to the backrest or lift it off as necessary Seat tilt Adjustments in detail 1 Forward back Pull the lever and move the seat to the desired tilt After releasing the lever apply your weight to the seat or lift it off to make sure the seat engages properly 48 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 743 11 14 Adjusting Controls 2 Height Thigh support A n gt i K y i i A AN 3 Seat tilt Pull the lever at the front of the seat and adjust the thigh support Lumbar support The curvature of the seat backrest can be ad justed in such a way that it supports the lumbar region of the spine The lower back and the spine are supported for upright posture gt Press the front rear section of the switch The curvature is increased decreased gt Press the upper lower sec tion of the switch T
270. ting aid terminals Connecting order Connect the jumper cables in the correct order otherwise there is the danger of injury from sparking lt The so called starting aid terminal in the en gine compartment acts as the battery s posi tive terminal Open the cover of the starting aid terminal iN 5 The body ground or a special nut acts as the battery negative terminal Connecting the cables 1 Open the cover of the BMW starting aid terminal 2 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 assis tance 3 Attach the terminal clamp on the other end of the cable to the positive terminal of the battery or to the corresponding starting aid terminal of the vehicle to be started 4 Attach one terminal clamp of the negative jumper cable to the negative terminal of the battery or to the corresponding engine or body ground of assisting vehicle 5 Attach the second terminal clamp to the negative terminal of the battery or to the corresponding engine or body ground of the vehicle to be started Starting the engine Never use spray fluids to start the engine 1 Start the engine of the assisting vehicle and let it run for several minutes at an in creased idle speed If the vehicle being started has a diesel en gine let the engine of the assisting vehicle run for approx 10 minutes
271. tion range Vehicles are observed when they are traveling in the same direction of movement if they are located within the detection range of the sys tem At a glance Button in the vehicle Cn a E A Intelligent Safety button Camera The camera is located near the base of the mirror 104 Keep the windshield in the area behind the in terior rear view mirror clean and clear Switching on off Switching on automatically The system is automatically active every time the engine is started using the Start Stop but ton Switching off Press button the system is switched off The LED goes out Re press button the system is switched on The LED lights up JEN Setting the prewarning time The prewarning time can be set via iDrive 1 Settings 2 Frontal Coll Warning 3 Activate the desired time on the Control Display The selected time is stored for the remote control currently in use Warning with braking function Note Adapting your speed and driving style The warning does not relieve the driver of the responsibility to adapt his or her driving speed and style to the traffic conditions lt Display If a collision with a vehicle detected in this way is Imminent a warning symbol appears on the instrument cluster and in the Head up Display Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Safety Controls Symbol Measure The vehicle lights up red pre
272. tive Light Control The concept Adaptive Light Control is a variable headlamp control system that enables dynamic illumina tion of the road surface Depending on the steering angle and other pa rameters the light from the headlamp follows the course of the road In tight curves e g on mountainous roads or when turning one of the two front fog lamps is switched on as a cornering lamp As a result the inside of the curve is better lighted Activating Switch position 2 with the ignition switched on The cornering lamps are automatically switched on depending on the steering angle or the use of turn signals Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Lamps Controls To avoid blinding oncoming traffic the Adap tive Light Control does not swivel to the driv er s side when the vehicle is at a standstill When driving in reverse only the cornering lamp is active Malfunction A Check Control message is displayed Adaptive light control is malfunctioning or has failed Have the system checked as soon as possible High beam Assistant The concept When the low beams are switched on this sys tem automatically switches the high beams on and off or suppresses the light in the areas that blind oncoming traffic The procedure is con trolled by a sensor on the front of the interior rearview mirror The assistant ensures that the high beams are switched on whenever the traf fic situation allows The dri
273. tness i Interior lamps Adjust the brightness using the thumbwheel General information The interior lamps footwell lamps entry lamps and courtesy lamps are controlled automati cally The brightness of some of these lamps is influ enced by the thumbwheel for the instrument lighting 1 Interior lamps 2 Reading lamp Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Lamps Controls Switching the interior lamps on and off Press the button A To switch off permanently press the button for approx 3 seconds Switch back on press button Reading lamps Press the button Reading lamps are located at the front and rear next to the interior lamps Ambient light Depending on the equipment the lighting can be adjusted in the interior for some lights Selecting color scheme 1 Settings 2 Lighting 3 Ambient 4 Select the desired setting If the color scheme of the line is selected and the welcome lamps are activated the welcome lamps are displayed in the color of the line when the vehicle is unlocked Setting the brightness The brightness of the ambient light can be ad justed via the thumbwheel for the instrument lighting or on the Control Display Settings Lighting Brightness Adjust the brightness oY 93 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Safety Safety Vehicle equipment All standard country specific and optional equi
274. to page 178 2 Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise and re move 3 Place the bottle on it and turn it as far as it will go see arrow 4 Press the bottle down see arrow The vehicle tank will be filled The tank is full when the fill level in the bot tle no longer changes It is not possible to overfill 5 Pull back the bottle see arrow and un screw it 6 Replace the fuel cap and turn it clockwise 7 Close the fuel filler flap After adding Diesel exhaust fluid Note Incorrect fluids After filling with incorrect fluids such as antifreeze for washer water do not start the engine otherwise there is risk of fire lt Contact your service center Disposing of bottles You take your empty Diesel exhaust fluid bottles to your Service Center for disposal 183 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Mobility Fuel Do not dispose of empty bottles with house hold waste unless this is permitted by local regulations Reserve display The Reserve display will still ap pear along with the remaining range after refilling Engine can be started After several minutes of driving the Reserve indication goes out Diesel exhaust fluid on minimum After filling the indication is still displayed Only after the display goes out can the engine be started 1 Switch on the ignition Display goes out after approx 1 minute 2 Engine can be started
275. to prevent the finish from being altered or discolored Leather care Remove dust from the leather often using a cloth or vacuum cleaner Otherwise particles of dust and road grime chafe in pores and folds and lead to increased wear and premature degradation of the leather surface Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 743 11 14 Care Mobility To guard against discoloration such as from clothing provide leather care roughly every two months Clean light colored leather more frequently be cause soiling on such surfaces is substantially more visible Use leather care products otherwise dirt and grease will gradually break down the protective layer of the leather surface Suitable care products are available from the service center Upholstery material care Vacuum regularly with a vacuum cleaner If they are very dirty e g beverage stains use a soft sponge or microfiber cloth with a suita ble interior cleaner Clean the upholstery down to the seams using large sweeping motions Avoid rubbing the material vigorously Damage from Velcro fasteners Open Velcro fasteners on pants or other articles of clothing can damage the seat covers Ensure that any Velcro fasteners are closed lt Caring for special components Light alloy wheels When cleaning the vehicle use only neutral wheel cleaners having a pH value from 5 to 9 Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or steam jets above 140 F
276. trol currently in use Signaling briefly Press the lever to the resistance point and hold it there for as long as you want the turn signal to flash 66 High beams headlamp flasher gt High beams arrow 1 gt Headlamp flasher arrow 2 Washer wiper system Switching the wipers on off and brief wipe Do not switch on the wipers if frozen Do not switch on the wipers if they are frozen onto the windshield otherwise the wiper blades and the windshield wiper motor may be damaged No wiper operation on dry windshield Do not use the windshield wipers if the windshield is dry as this may damage the wiper blades or cause them to become worn more quickly No wiper operation with wipers folded away Do not switch on the wipers if they are folded away otherwise the hood or the wipers may be damaged lt Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Driving Controls Switching on Press the wiper levers up The lever automatically returns to its initial po sition when released gt Normal wiping speed press up once The wipers switch to intermittent operation when the vehicle is stationary gt Fast wiping speed press up twice or press once beyond the resistance point The wipers switch to normal speed when the vehicle is stationary Switching off and brief wipe Press the wiper levers down The lever automatically returns to its initial po sition when relea
277. trument cluster and on the Control Display Functional requirement The function is only available in ECO PRO mode Calling up ECO PRO driving style analysis Via the Driving Dynamics Control 1 Activate ECO PRO 2 EfficientDynamics 3 A Select the symbol Display Display on the Control Display 173 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Driving tips ecm Saving fuel The display of the ECO PRO driving style anal ysis consists of a symbolized road route and a lookup table The road symbolizes the efficiency of the driv ing style The more efficient the driving style the smoother the depicted road route be comes arrow 1 The table of values contains stars The more efficient the driving style the more stars are in cluded in the table and the faster the bonus range increases arrow 2 If on the other hand the driving style is ineffi cient a wavy road and a reduced number of stars is displayed To assist with an efficient driving style ECO PRO tips are displayed during the drive Tips about the energy saving driving style Conserving fuel refer to page 168 174 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Saving fuel i ee tips 175 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 743 11 14 Witeleitiname Refueling Refueling Vehicle equipment 2 Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise All standard country specific and optional equipment that i
278. ts up gt Off the LED goes out The system can issue warnings at speeds above approx 30 mph 50 km h The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use Display Information stage The dimmed lamp in the mirror housing indi cates when there are vehicles in the blind spot or approaching from behind Warning If the turn signal is set while a vehicle is in the critical zone the steering wheel vibrates briefly Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Safety Controls and the lamp in the mirror housing flashes Brake force display brightly The warning stops when the turn signal is The concept switched off or the other vehicle leaves the 7 critical zone A 4 System limits be The system may not be fully functional in the following situations gt When a vehicle is approaching at a speed much faster than your own In heavy fog rain or snowfall brake light up If the bumper is dirty or iced up or covered EE eae ee with stickers gt During heavy brake application the inner ke lamps light up in addition A Check Control message is displayed when Brake lamps Ont UPIM AQANON the system is not fully functional For US owners only The transmitter and receiver units comply with part 15 of the FCC Federal Communication Commission regulations Operation is gov erned by the following FCC ID gt NBG009014A Compliance statement This device complies
279. uipment The setting is stored automatically after ap proximately 10 seconds Ashtray cigarette lighter Ashtray Raise cover Emptying Take out the insert Lighter Danger of burns Only hold the hot lighter by its knob oth erwise there is the danger of getting burned Switch off the ignition and take the remote control with you when leaving the vehicle so that children cannot use the lighter and burn themselves Replace the cover after use Reinsert the lighter or socket cover after use otherwise objects may get into the lighter socket or fixture and cause a short circuit 152 Push in the lighter The lighter can be removed as soon as it pops back out Connecting electrical devices Hints Do not connect charging devices to the 12 volt socket in the vehicle Do not connect battery chargers to the fac tory installed 12 volt sockets in the vehicle as this may damage the vehicle battery due to an increased power consumption lt Replace the cover after use Reinsert the lighter or socket cover after use otherwise objects may get into the lighter socket or fixture and cause a short circuit Sockets The lighter socket can be used as a socket for electrical equipment while the engine is run ning or when the ignition is switched on The total load of all sockets must not exceed 140 watts at 12 volts Do not damage the socket by using unsuitable connectors Online Edition
280. ulates the air currently within the vehicle wave Press the button repeatedly to select an operating mode gt LEDs off outside air flows in continuously Left LED on automatic recirculated air control a sensor detects pollutants in the outside air and controls the shutoff auto matically gt Right LED on recirculated air mode the supply of outside air into the vehicle is per manently blocked Recirculated air mode switches off automati cally at low external temperatures after a cer tain amount of time in order to window fog ging If the windows are fogged over switch off the recirculated air mode and press the AUTO button to utilize the condensation sensor Make sure that air can flow onto the wind shield Continuous recirculated air mode The recirculated air mode should not be used for an extended period of time as the air quality inside the vehicle deteriorates stead ily lt 145 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Controls Climate control Manual air distribution SF Press the button repeatedly to select gt a program gt Upper body region gt Upper body region and footwell gt Footwell gt Windows and footwell driver s side only gt Windows upper body region and footwell driver s side only If the windows are fogged over press the AUTO button to utilize the condensation sen sor Air flow manual To be able to manually adjust the air flow
281. un flat tires continued driving may result in serious accidents When a low inflation pressure is indicated DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on if necessary Actions in the event of a flat tire Normal tires 1 Identify the damaged tire Do this by checking the air pressure in all four tires If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is correct it is possible that a reset was not carried out for the Tire Pressure Monitor Then perform the reset Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Safety Controls If an identification is not possible please contact the service center 2 Fix the flat tire Run flat tires Maximum speed You can continue driving with a damaged tire at speeds up to 50 mph 80 km h Continued driving with a flat tire If continuing to drive with a damaged tire 1 Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu vers 2 Donot exceed a speed of 50 mph 80 km h 3 Check the air pressure in all four tires at the next opportunity If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is correct it is possible that a reset was not carried out for the Tire Pressure Monitor In that case carry out a reset Possible driving distance with complete loss of tire inflation pressure The possible driving distance after a loss of tire inflation pressure depends on the cargo load and the driving style and conditions For a vehicle containing an average load the possible driv
282. under Tire inflation pressure refer to page 185 as well when using the system Functional requirements The system must have been reset with the correct tire inflation pressure otherwise relia ble signaling of tire pressure loss is not en sured Reset the system after each adjustment of the tire inflation pressure and after every tire or wheel change Always use wheels with TPM electronics to ensure that the system will operate properly Status display The current status of the Tire Pressure Moni tor TPM can be displayed on the Control Dis play e g whether or not the TPM is active 1 Vehicle Info 2 Vehicle status 3 1 Tire Pressure Monitor TPM The status is displayed Status control display The tire and system status Is indicated by the color of the wheels and a text message on the Control Display 97 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 743 11 14 Controls Safety All wheels green System is active and will issue a warning rela tive to the tire inflation pressures stored during the last reset One wheel is yellow A flat tire or major drop in inflation pressure in the indicated tire All wheels are yellow A flat tire or major drop in inflation pressure in several tires Wheels gray The system cannot detect a flat tire Reasons for this may be gt The system is being reset gt Malfunction Carry out reset Reset the system after each adjustment of the tire
283. upport the export Settings Profiles Export profile BMW Online BMW Online USB interface USB device mop e Importing profiles Existing settings and contacts are overwritten with the imported profile Settings Profiles Import profile BMW Online BMW Online USB interface USB device oS m a Using the guest profile The guest profile can be used to make individ ual settings that are saved in none of the three personal profiles This can be useful for drivers who are using the vehicle temporarily and do not have their own profile 1 Settings 2 Profiles 3 Open Guest The guest profile cannot be renamed It is not assigned to the current remote control Display profile list during start The profile list can be displayed during each start for selecting the desired profile Settings Profiles Open Options S u S Display user list at startup Using the remote control Note Take the remote control with you People or animals left unattended in a parked vehicle can lock the doors from the in side Always take the remote control with you when leaving the vehicle so that the vehicle can then be opened from the outside lt Unlocking Eu Press the button on the remote con trol The vehicle is unlocked Welcome lamps interior lamp and courtesy lamps are switched on You can set how the vehicle is to be unlocked Performing settings refer to page 41
284. ured again Replenishing Diesel exhaust fluid yourself in exceptional cases You can replenish reducing agent yourself in exceptional cases e g to get to the service center Avoid contact with Diesel exhaust fluid Do not come into contact with the reduc ing agent Otherwise skin or eye irritations may result lt Handling Diesel exhaust fluid When working with reducing agent in closed spaces ensure good ventilation When the bottle or container is opened acrid smell ing fumes may escape lt Keeping Diesel exhaust fluid out of reach of children Keep reducing agent out of reach of children lt Avoid contact with surfaces Avoid contact of reducing agent with sur faces of the vehicle Damage could result Suitable Diesel exhaust fluid gt Preferred BMW Diesel Exhaust Fluid With this bottle and its special adapter Diesel Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 743 11 14 Fuel Mobility exhaust fluid can be replenished simply and safely gt Alternative NOx reduction agent AUS 32 Diesel exhaust fluid can be purchased at your Service Center Refill quantity When the Reserve display starts add at least 2 bottles of reducing agent This corresponds to approx 1 gallon Tank for reducing agent The tank for the reducing agent is located next to the fuel tank Adding the reducing agent Add the reducing agent when the ignition is switched on 1 Open the fuel filler flap refer
285. uster electronic displays 75 Instrument lighting 92 Integrated key 32 Integrated Owner s Manual in the vehicle 27 Intelligent Emergency Re quest 215 Intelligent Safety 102 Intensity AUTO pro gram 145 Interior equipment 148 236 Interior lamps 92 Interior lamps via remote con trol 36 Interior motion sensor 43 Interior rearview mirror auto matic dimming feature 56 Interior rearview mirror com pass 150 Interior rearview mirror man ually dimmable 56 Internet page 6 Interval display service re quirements 80 J Jacking points for the vehicle jack 212 Joystick automatic transmis sion 70 Jump starting 216 K Key remote control 32 Keyless Go refer to Comfort Access 39 Key Memory refer to Per sonal Profile 33 Kickdown automatic trans mission 70 Knee airbag 94 L Lamp replacement 204 Lamp replacement front 205 Lamp replacement rear 210 Lamps 89 Lamps and bulbs 204 Lane departure warning 110 Lane margin warning 110 Language on Control Dis play 86 Lashing eyes securing cargo 166 LATCH child restraint fixing system 58 Launch Control 72 Leather care 222 LEDs light emitting di odes 205 Length vehicle 228 Letters and numbers enter ing 23 Light alloy wheels care 223 Light control 90 Light emitting diodes LEDs 205 Lighter 152 Lighting 89 Lighting via remote con trol 36 Light switch 89 Load 166 Loading 165 Lock door 37 Locking unlo
286. vehicle in the range of the ra dar sensor moves off gt Marking in the speedometer turns orange no automatic driving away To accelerate to the desired speed auto matically press the accelerator or press the RES or SET button Rolling bars in the distance display indicate that the vehicle in the radar sensor detection range has moved off Your vehicle was braked to a halt by pressing on the brake pedal and it is standing behind another vehicle 1 RES Press the button to call up a stored desired speed 2 Release the brake pedal 3 Press on the accelerator briefly or press the RES rocker switch when the vehicle ahead of you drives away Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 743 11 14 Driving comfort Controls Displays in the instrument cluster Desired speed gt The marking lights up green the system is active The marking lights up or ange the system has been interrupted gt The marking does not light up the system is switched off Brief status display e Selected desired speed 99 If appears briefly on the display for Check Control messages it is possible that the sys tem requirements for operation are currently not met Distance to vehicle ahead of you The selected distance to the vehicle driving ahead of you is shown Distance display Distance 1 Distance 2 Distance 3 Distance 4 This value is set after the system is switched on The system has been
287. vents Intervene actively when necessary e g by braking steering or making an evasive maneuver otherwise there is dan ger of an accident lt 119 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Controls Driving comfort Ata glance Buttons on the steering wheel Press the oO m a r O gt A RES Function System on off interrupt refer to page 120 Maintaining storing the speed refer to page 121 Resume speed refer to page 122 Reduce distance refer to page 122 Increase distance refer to page 122 Rocker switch Maintaining storing the speed refer to page 121 Changing maintaining and storing the speed refer to page 121 The arrangement of the buttons varies accord ing to the how the vehicle is equipped or coun try specific variants Radar sensor A radar sensor is located in the front bumper for detecting vehicles on the road ahead of the vehicle 120 A dirty or covered sensor may hinder the de tection of vehicles gt If necessary clean the radar sensor Re move layers of snow and ice carefully gt Do not cover the view field of the radar sensor Switching on off and interrupting cruise control Switching on P Er Press the button on the steering Ml wheel The indicator lamps in the instrument cluster light up and the mark in the speedometer is set to the current speed Cruise control can be used Switching off Deactivate
288. ver can intervene at any time and switch the high beams on and off as uSual Activating The High beam Assistant can be activated when the low beams are switched on 1 Turn the light switch to 2 or D 2 Press the button on the turn signal lever arrow The indicator lamp in the instrument A cluster lights up When the low beams are on the lights are au tomatically brightened or dimmed The system responds to light from oncoming traffic and traffic driving ahead of you and to adequate illumination e g in towns and cities The blue indicator lamp in the instru ment cluster lights up when the system switches on the high beams Depend ing on the version of the system in the vehicle the high beams may not switch off for oncom ing vehicles but may only be dimmed in the areas that blind oncoming traffic In this case the blue indicator light will stay on Switching the high beams on and off manually gt High beams on arrow 1 gt High beams off headlamp flasher arrow 2 The High beam Assistant can be switched off when manually adjusting the light To reacti vate the High beam Assistant press the but ton on the turn signal lever System limits Personal responsibility The high beam assistant cannot serve as a substitute for the driver s personal judgment of when to use the high beams Therefore manually switch off the high beams in situa tions where this is required to avoid a safet
289. volume Turn the volume button while giving an in struction until the desired volume is set gt The volume remains constant even if the volume of other audio sources is changed gt The volume is stored for the remote con trol currently in use Hints on Emergency Requests Do not use the voice activation system to ini tiate an Emergency Request In stressful situa tions the voice and vocal pitch can change 25 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 743 11 14 Ataglance GECUL E Voice activation system This can unnecessarily delay the establish ment of a telephone connection Instead use the SOS button refer to page 215 in the vicinity of the interior mirror Environmental conditions gt Say the commands numbers and letters smoothly and with normal volume empha sis and speed gt Always say commands in the language of the voice activation system gt Keep the doors windows and glass sun roof closed to prevent noise interference gt Avoid making other noise in the vehicle while speaking 26 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Integrated Owner s Manual in the vehicle Ataglance a glance Integrated Owner s Manual in the vehicle Vehicle equipment Select components All standard country specific and optional 1 MENU Press ihe burton equipment that is offered in the model series is e Teecno e described in this chapter Therefore equip Op ment is also descr
290. warn ing Increase braking and distance The vehicle flashes red and an acoustic signal sounds acute warn ing You are requested to intervene by braking or making an evasive ma neuver DB D Braking intervention The warning prompts the driver himself to in tervene During a warning the maximum brak ing force is used A prerequisite for the brake booster is a sufficiently fast and sufficiently strong actuation of the brake pedal In addition if there is a risk of collision the system can as sist with a slight braking intervention The in tervention can bring a vehicle traveling at slow speed to a complete stop Manual transmission During a braking inter vention up until reaching a complete stop the engine may be shut down The braking intervention is executed only if DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on and Dynamic Traction Control DTC is acti vated The braking intervention can be interrupted by pressing on the accelerator pedal or by actively moving the steering wheel Tow starting and towing When tow starting and towing the vehi cle switch off the Intelligent Safety systems otherwise improper behavior of the braking function of individual systems could result in an accident lt Online Edition for Part no System limits Be alert Due to system limitations warnings may be not be Issued at all or may be issued late or improperly Therefore always be alert and ready to intervene
291. witched off The LED goes out Press the button the systems are switched off The LED lights up Settings can be made on the Control Display Collision warning Depending on how the equipment is equipped the collision warning system consists of one of the two systems gt Collision warning with City Braking func tion refer to page 103 gt Collision warning with braking function re fer to page 106 Collision warning with City Braking function The concept The system can help to prevent accidents If an accident cannot be prevented the system helps to reduce the collision speed The system issues a warning if there is immi nent danger of a collision and if so brakes inde pendently The automatic braking intervention is done with limited force and duration The system is controlled via a camera in the base of the mirror The collision warning is available even if cruise control has been deactivated When the vehicle is intentionally brought close to a vehicle the collision warning is delayed to avoid false warnings General information The system issues a two phase warning of a danger of collision with vehicles at speeds above approx 3 mph 5 km h The time of these warnings may vary depending on the current driving situation Up to approx 35 mph 60 km h a braking inter vention occurs when appropriate 103 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Controls Safety Detec
292. xle load los kg 2 280 1 034 Approved rear axle load los kg 2 560 1 161 Approved roof load capacity los kg 165 75 Cargo area capacity cu ft l 16 9 480 Approved gross vehicle weight los kg 4 365 1 980 Load los kg 900 408 Approved front axle load los kg 1 995 905 Approved rear axle load los kg 2 490 1 129 Approved roof load capacity los kg 165 75 Cargo area capacity cu ft l 16 9 480 Approved gross vehicle weight los kg 4 540 2 059 Load los kg 900 408 Approved front axle load lbs kg 2 160 980 230 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Technical data Reference Approved rear axle load los kg 2 525 1 145 Approved roof load capacity los kg 165 75 Cargo area capacity cu ft l 16 9 480 Capacities Fuel tank Gasoline 15 8 60 Fuel quality refer to Diesel 15 57 page 180 231 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Reference Everything from A to Z Everything from A to Z Index A ABS Antilock Brake Sys tem 114 ACC Active Cruise Control with Stop amp Go 119 Acceleration Assistant refer to Launch Control 72 Accessories and parts 7 Activated charcoal filter 146 Active Blind Spot Detec tion 111 Active Cruise Control with Stop amp Go ACC 119 Adaptive brake lights refer to Brake force display 113 Adaptive Light Control 90 Additives oil 199 Adjustments seats head re straints 47 After washing vehicle 222 Airbags 94 Airbags indicator warning light 95 Air circu
293. y risk lt 91 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 925 748 11 14 Controls Lamps The system is not fully functional in situations such as the following and driver intervention may be necessary gt In very unfavorable weather conditions such as fog or heavy precipitation gt In detecting poorly lit road users such as pedestrians cyclists horseback riders and wagons when driving close to train or ship traffic and at animal crossings gt In tight curves on hilltops or in depres sions in cross traffic or half obscured on coming traffic on freeways gt In poorly lit towns and cities and in the presence of highly reflective signs At low speeds gt When the windshield behind the interior rearview mirror is fogged over dirty or cov ered with stickers etc Camera The camera is located near the base of the mirror Keep the windshield in the area behind the in terior rear view mirror clean and clear Fog lamps Front fog lamps The low beams must be switched on O Press the button The green indicator lamp lights up 92 If the automatic headlamp control refer to page 90 is activated the low beams will come on automatically when you switch on the front fog lamps When the high beams or headlamp flasher are activated the front fog lamps are not switched on Instrument lighting Adjusting amp The parking lamps or low beams must be switched on to adjust the brigh

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