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1. in which the button is pressed 99 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Controls Adjusting Saving positions Seat mirror and steering wheel memory refer to page 54 Adjusting manually If an electrical malfunction occurs for example press the edges of the mirror glass Automatic Curb Monitor 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 parking for example Activating 1 asa Slide the mirror changeover switch to the driver s side mirror position 2 Engage transmission position R Deactivating Slide the mirror changeover switch to the pas senger s 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 entering an automatic car wash fold in the exterior mirrors by hand or with the button otherwise they could be damaged de pending on the width of the vehicle 56 Automatic heating Both exterior mirrors are automatically heated whenever the engine is running Automatic dimming feature Both exterior mirrors
2. re Air distribution left Temperature left AUTO program left Air flow AUTO intensity residual heat left Remove ice and condensation Maximum cooling Display Air flow AUTO intensity right AUTO program right OAN OO FF WN 10 Temperature right 11 Air distribution right 12 Seat heating right 50 13 Active seat ventilation right 50 14 Automatic recirculated air control recircu lated air mode 15 Cooling function 16 Rear window defroster 17 ALL program 18 Active seat ventilation left 50 19 Seat heating left 50 147 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Controls Climate control Climate control functions in detail Manual air distribution WFR Press the button repeatedly to select a mae program Upper body region Upper body region and footwell Footwell Windows and footwell driver s side only VV VV OV Windows upper body region and footwell driver s side only If the windows are fogged over press the AUTO button on the driver s side to utilize the conden sation sensor Temperature Turn the wheel to set the desired temperature The automatic climate control achieves this temperature as quickly as possible if necessary with the maximum cooling or heating capacity and then keeps it constant Avoid rapidly switching between different tem perature settings The automatic climate control will not have sufficient time to adjust the set temp
3. 4 Turn the controller to set the temperature distribution Rear seat heating Switching on al Press the button once for each temper ature 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 177 is activated the heater output is reduced Switching on al Press the button once for each temper Switching off ature level Press the button longer The maximum temperature is reached when The LEDs go out three LEDs are lit If the drive is continued within approx 15 mi Temperature distribution nutes the seat heating is activated automati The heating action inthe seat cushion andback Cally with the temperature selected last rest can be distributed in different ways When ECO PRO refer to page 177 is activated the heater output is reduced 1 Climate 2 Seat heating distribution 3 Switching off Press the button longer The LEDs go out Active seat ventilation front The seat cushion and backrest surfaces are cooled by means of integrated fans 50 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Adjusting Controls The ventilation rapidly cools the seat e g if the vehicle interior is overheated or for continuous cooling at high temperatures 4 ed a S ll is ee tells ie oa S Switc
4. All standard country specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter Therefore equipment All around the steering wheel 1 Seating comfort functions Active Blind Spot Detec tion 11 Seat mirror steering wheel mem ory 54 is Active seat 4 ls Roller sunblinds Collision warning 108 LN AA Lane departure warning NJ i Night Vision with pedestrian de tection Rear window safety switch SS Power windows Exterior mirror operation Head up Display on AORN Driver assistance systems N m D 3 D a 12 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Cockpit Ataglance a glance Front fog lamps 96 Parking lamps 93 Low beams 93 5a Q Q Automatic headlamp con trol 94 Daytime running lights 94 WN G Adaptive light control 95 High beam Assistant 95 Instrument lighting 97 Le ep r D D 5 Ke Q O Z 5 z mF D x D 7 R Turn signal 68 High beams head lamp flasher 68 High beam Assistant 95 mI Z Sloe Roadside parking lamps 94 B Computer 88 VW O 9 Shiftpaddles 73 10 Steering wheel buttons left E Store speed 131 125 N i Resume speed 133 127 JJ mI N Cruise control on off interrupt ing 126 Cruise control on off interrupt ing 131 OHE Increase distance 127 gt Reduce distance 127 bA Cruise control rocker switch 13
5. The acute warning does not relieve the driver of the responsibility to adapt his or her driving speed and style to the traffic condi tions The braking intervention can be interrupted by pressing on the accelerator or by actively mov ing the steering wheel When towing or tow starting the vehicle switch off the collision warning with braking function to prevent undesired interventions The braking function is deactivated if the DSC Dynamic Stability Control or DTC Dynamic Traction Control is deactivated 107 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Controls Safety 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 maneu ver Bb 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 danger of an accident occurring Detection range The detec
6. To make sure that the occupied seat cushion can be evaluated correctly gt Do not attach covers cushions ball mats or other items to the front passenger seat un 100 less they are specifically recommended by the manufacturer of your vehicle 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 Indicator lamp for the front passenger airbags 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 passen ger side are not activated 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 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 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Safety Controls sure that the indicator
7. 1 Ti 4 4 gt To raise pull To lower press the button arrow 1 and push the head restraint down Adjusting the height electrical head restraints Adjusting electrically Distance to back of head manual head restraints Wa K Ti gt pan if T gt Forward by pulling Back press the button and push the head restraint toward the rear Distance to back of head electrical head restraints The head restraint is automatically repositioned when the shoulder support is adjusted Adjusting the side extensions Fold forward for increased lateral support in the resting position Removing The head restraints cannot be removed 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 Adjusting the head restraint Correctly adjust the head restraints of all occupied seats otherwise there is an increased risk of injury in an accident Height Adjust the head restraint so that its center is ap proximately at ear level Distance Adjust the distance so that the head restraint is as close as possible to the back of the head 53 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Controls Adjusting Adjusting the height gt To raise pull gt To lower press the button arrow 1 and push the head restraint down Folding forward
8. 2 7 139 2 7 139 2 7 139 2 7 139 3 0 44 189 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Mobility Wheels and tires Tire size Pressure specifications in bar PSI Front 245 35 R20 2 7 39 95 Y XL RSC 32 46 Rear 275 30 R 20 97 Y XL RSC Compact wheel Speed up to a max of T 135 90 R 17104 90 mph 80 km h M 4 2160 535i Without high speed tuning feature Tire size Pressure specifications in bar PSI RERER O Q gt 245 45R18100VM 2 4 35 S XL A S RSC 245 40 R19 98 V M S XL A S RSC 245 45 R 18 96 Y RSC 225 55 R 17 97 H M S RSC 245 45 R18 100 VM S XL RSC Front 245 45 R18 2 4 35 96 Y RSC 2 4135 Rear 275 40 R 1899 Y RSC Front 245 40R19 2 4 35 94 Y RSC _ 26138 Rear 275 35 R1996 Y RSC Specifications in bar PSI with cold tires 2 9 142 190 Tire size Pressure specifications in bar PSI Front 245 35 R20 2 4 35 95 Y XL RSC 29 42 Rear 275 30 R 2097 Y XL RSC Compact wheel Speed up to a max of T135 90R17104M 20 mph 80 km h 4 2160 With high speed tuning feature Tire size Pressure specifications in bar PSI Specifications in bar PSI with cold KERRO tires E TEE 245 45 R 18 96 Y RSC 225 55 R 17 97 H M S RSC 245 45 R 18 100 V M S XL RSC Front 245 45R18 2 7 39 96 Y RSC 2 7139 Rear 275 40R 18 99 Y RSC Front 245 40R19 2 7 39 94 Y RSC 3 0 44 Rear 275 35 R 19 96 Y RSC 2 7139 3 2 46 On
9. Changing between panels After a menu item is selected e g Radio a new panel is displayed Panels can overlap gt Move the controller to the left 17 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 At a glance The current panel is closed and the previous panel is displayed The previous panel is opened again by pressing the BACK button In this case the current panel is not closed gt Move the controller to the right Anew panelis opened on top of the previous display Q Manual CARIVARI ENERGY GONG96 3 KLASSIK 100 0 MHz 101 3 MHz White arrows pointing to the left or right indicate 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 rron Press the button The Options menu is displayed Gt Options LY Split screen Switch off control display FM Display Owner s Manual QO HD Radio reception O RDS Radio 18 Additional options move the controller to the right repeatedly until the Options menu is dis played The Options menu consists of various areas gt Screen settings e g Split screen This area remains unchanged gt Control option
10. 173 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Driving tips _ dj Loading Stowing cargo gt Heavy cargo stow as far forward and as low as possible ideally directly behind the cargo area separating wall gt Very heavy cargo when the rear seat is not occupied secure each of the outer safety belts in the opposite buckle Cover sharp edges and corners gt Ifnecessary fold down the rear backrests to stow cargo gt Donotstack cargo above the top edge of the backrests Securing cargo Lashing eyes in the cargo area To secure the cargo there are four lashing eyes in the cargo area Securing cargo gt Smaller and lighter items secure with re taining straps or with a cargo net or draw straps 174 gt Larger and heavy objects secure with cargo straps Cargo straps cargo netting retaining straps or draw straps on the lashing eyes in the cargo area Securing cargo Always position and secure the cargo as described above otherwise it can endanger the car s occupants if sudden braking or swerving becomes necessary Heavy or hard objects should not be carried loose inside the car otherwise they could be thrown around as a result of hard braking sud den swerves etc and endanger the occu pants lt Roof mounted luggage rack Note Roof racks are available as special accessories Securing Follow the installation instructions of the roof rack Roof drip
11. External devices Open the Bluetooth devices Bluetooth AUX at front AUX front Tone Open the tone settings gt One Telephone Dial a phone number Dial number Opens the Telephone menu gt Telephone 240 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Short commands of the voice act system Wilia Display the phone book Redialing Display received calls List of messages Open the Bluetooth devices Phonebook Rediak Received calls Messages Bluetooth Office Open the Office menu Display Office Today Display the contacts Display the messages Display the calendar Display the tasks Display the reminders Offices Current offices gt Contacts gt Messages Calendar Tasks Reminders BMW Assist or ConnectedDrive Open BMW Assist Open ConnectedDrive Open BMW Search gt B M W Assist gt Connected Drive B M W Online 241 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Reference Everything from A to Z Everything from A to Z Index A ABS Antilock Brake Sys tem 118 ACC Active Cruise Control with Stop amp Go 125 Activated charcoal filter 150 Active Blind Spot Detec tion 114 Active Cruise Control with Stop amp Go ACC 125 Active Protection 116 Active seat front 49 Active seat ventilation front 50 Active Steering integral 121 Adaptive brake assistant 118 Adap
12. Press the button arrow 1 and fold the head re straint forward Removing Only remove the head restraint if no one will be sitting in the seat in question 1 Pull the head restraint upward as far as pos sible 54 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 mirror and steering wheel memory General information Front Two different driver s seat exterior mirror and steering wheel positions can be stored and re trieved for each remote control The adjustment of the lumbar support is not stored Storing 1 Switch on the ignition 2 Set the desired position a Press the button The LED in the 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 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Adjusting Controls Calling up settings Do not retrieve the memory while driving Do not retrieve the memory setting while driving as an unexpected movement of the seat or steering wheel could result in an accident Comfort function 1 Open the driver s door 2 Switch off the ignition 3 Briefly press the desired button 1 or 2 The corresponding seat
13. Required maintenance procedures and le gally mandated inspections are displayed 4 Select an entry to call up detailed informa tion 85 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Controls Displays Symbols Symbols Description No service is currently required The deadline for service or a le gally mandated inspection is approaching The service deadline has al ready passed BRE Entering appointment dates Enter the dates for the required inspections Ensure that the vehicle date and time are set correctly Vehicle Info Vehicle status G o Service required Vehicle inspection Date Adjust the settings w op oe SS i SS Confirm The entered date is stored Automatic Service Request Data regarding the service status or legally man dated inspections of the vehicle are automati cally 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 7 SS Last Service Request 86 Gear shift indicator The concept The system recommends the most fuel efficient gear in the current driving situation Displays Indicators to shift up or down are displayed in the instrument cluster Symbols Description Fuel efficient gear is engaged Shift up to fuel efficient gear Shift down to fuel efficient gear Shift into neutral E 9 e e Speed
14. The concept The integrated universal remote control can op erate up to 3 functions of remote controlled sys tems such as garage door drives or lighting sys tems The integrated universal remote control replaces up to 3 different hand held transmit ters 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 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 packaging or in the instructions of the system to be controlled the system is generally com 154 patible with the integrated universal remote control If you have any questions please contact gt Your service center gt www homelink com on the Internet HomeLink is a registered trademark of Johnson 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 pr
15. The driver handles several of the stabilization tasks Activating SPORT ey Press the button repeatedly until SPORT appears in the tachometer and the DSC indicator lamp lights up in the in strument cluster Indicator warning lamps SPORT is displayed in the instrument cluster amp The DSC OFF indicator lamp lights up ee OFF SPORT Consistently sporty tuning of the suspension for greater driving agility with maximum driving sta bilization The program can be configured to individual specifications The configuration is stored for the remote con trol currently in use Activating SPORT GD Press the button repeatedly until SPORT appears in the tachometer Configuring SPORT When the display is activated on the Control Display refer to page 124 the SPORTdriving mode can be set After the SPORT driving mode is activated se lect Configure SPORT on the displayed panel and configure the program SPORT can also be configured before it is acti vated 1 Settings 2 SPORT mode or Driving mode 3 Configure driving mode This configuration is retrieved when the SPORT driving mode is activated COMFORT Forabalanced tuning with maximum driving sta bilization Activating COMFORT ey Press the button repeatedly until the program display in the tachometer goes out In certain situations the system automatically changes to the NORMAL program automatic program change refer to
16. To do so make the following settings 1 Settings 2 Driving mode 3 Driving mode info Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 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 equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle e g because of the selected optional equip ment 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 Tothe extent possible the system automatically 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 decelerates applies the brakes lightly or accelerates again if the vehicle 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 from a halt your vehicle is able to accelerate if operated accordingly Even if some time passes before the vehicle drives away again the BMW can still be acce
17. Use 1st gear to get the vehicle in motion Be ginning with 2nd gear accelerate rapidly When accelerating shift up before reaching high en gine speeds Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Saving fuel Drivingtips tips When you reach the desired speed shift into the highest applicable gear and drive with the en gine speed as low as possible and at a constant speed As arule driving at low engine speeds lowers fuel consumption and reduces wear The gear shift indicator of your vehicle indicates the most fuel efficient gear Use coasting conditions 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 ac celerator and let the vehicle roll The 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 au tomatically 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 re duced Savings can begin within a few seconds of switching off the engine Using this system can cause certain compo nents of the vehicle to become worn prema turely In addition fuel con
18. gt Storage compartment on the center con sole manual transmission gt Storage compartment refer to page 165 in the center console for remote control auto matic transmission gt Storage compartment in the center armrest refer to page 163 in the front and rear gt Compartments in the doors 162 gt Pockets on the backrests of the front seats gt Netin the front passenger footwell Glove compartment Front passenger side Opening Pull the handle The light in the glove compartment switches on Close the glove compartment again im mediately Close the glove compartment immediately after use while driving otherwise injury may occur during accidents lt Closing Fold up the cover Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Storage compartments Controls Driver s side Locking the storage compartment Opening The storage compartment in the armrest can be r on locked with an integrated key to separately se Pull the handle cure the trunk lid refer to page 39 for example Close the glove compartment again im After the storage compartment is locked the re mediately mote control can be handed out without the integrated key refer to page 30 for instance at Close the glove compartment immediately after use while driving otherwise injury may occur during accidents This prevents access to the storage compart ment and to the cargo area a hotel Closing Conn
19. 4 Select the desired unit The setting is stored for the remote control cur rently in use Brightness Setting the brightness To set the brightness of the Control Display 1 Settings 2 Control display 92 3 Brightness F Control display a it Brightness LY Driving mode info 4 Turn the controller until the desired bright ness Is set 5 Press the controller The setting is stored for the remote control cur rently in use Depending on the light conditions the bright ness control may not be clearly visible Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 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 equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle e g because of the selected optional equip ment 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 Welcome 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 8 Headlamp range control Parking lamps low beams headlamp control General information Switch position 0 D 40 If the driver door
20. Malfunction A Check Control message is displayed The parking assistant failed Have the system checked Head up Display The concept This system projects important information into the driver s field of vision e g the speed In this way the driver can get information with out averting his or her eyes from the road Display visibility The visibility of the displays in the Head up Dis play is influenced by gt Certain sitting positions gt Objects on the cover of the Head up Dis play gt Sunglasses with certain polarization filters gt Wet roads gt Unfavorable light conditions If the image is distorted check the basic set tings Switching on off p Press the button Display Overview Speed Navigation system Check Control messages Collision warning Speed limit detection Cruise control VV VV VV OV Lane departure warning Some of this information is only displayed briefly as needed 145 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Controls Driving comfort 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 D
21. Replacing components gt Date update In the cargo area Radio station save again Navigation system wait for the operability of the navigation Disposing of old batteries 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 l transport and storage Secure the battery so Open the cover on the right side trim that it does not tip over during transport Information on the fuse types and locations is found on a separate sheet Fuses Notes Replacing fuses Never attempt to repair a blown fuse and do not replace a defective fuse with a substitute of another color or amperage rating this could lead to a circuit overload ultimately resulting 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 glove compartment Push the handle up arrow 1 and open the lid arrow 2 216 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Breakdown assistance Mobility Breakdown assistance Vehicle equipment Emergency Request not guaranteed For technical reasons the Emergency Re petenaane Cot epee AnNa opona quest cannot be guaranteed under unfavorable equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter Therefore equipment EOI ONS is also described that is not available in a vehicle f e g
22. The image quality may be impaired by dirt Clean the lens refer to page 226 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 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 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 Parking assistant The concept This system assists the driver in parking parallel 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 Acomponent of the parking assistant is the PDC Park Distance Control refer to page 133 Notes Personal responsibility The parking assistant does not relieve the driver of responsibility for the v
23. Upholstery care 225 USB interface 159 V Variable steering Integral Ac tive Steering 121 Vehicle battery 215 Vehicle battery replacing 215 Vehicle breaking in 170 Vehicle care 224 Vehicle equipment 6 250 Vehicle identification number refer to Identification number in the engine compart ment 200 Vehicle jack 215 Vehicle paint 224 Vehicle storage 226 Vehicle wash 223 Ventilation 150 Ventilation refer to Parked car ventilation 152 Voice activation short com mands 234 Voice activation system 22 W Warning messages refer to Check Control 81 Warning triangle 218 Washer fluid 71 Washer fluid reservoir ca pacity 233 Washer nozzles wind shield 71 Washer system 69 Washing vehicle 223 Water on roads 171 Weights 231 Welcome lamps 93 Wheel base vehicle 231 Wheels changing 197 Wheels everything on wheels and tires 185 Wheels Flat Tire Monitor FTM 104 Wheels Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 101 Width vehicle 230 Window defroster rear 149 Windows powered 43 Windshield climate con trol 171 Windshield washer fluid 71 Windshield washer noz zles 71 Windshield washer system 69 Windshield wiper 69 Windshield wipers fold out position 71 Winter storage care 226 Winter tires suitable tires 197 Winter tires tread 196 Wiper blades replacing 209 Wiper fluid 71 Wiper system 69 Wood care 225 Word match concept naviga tion 21 Wrench 209 X xDrive 120
24. Xenon headlamps bulb re placement 212 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 More about BMW The Ultimate Driving bmwusa com Machine Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 01 40 2 903 008 ue
25. because of the selected optional equip Service contract ment or country variant This also applies for gt After your contract with BMW Assist has ex safety related functions and systems pired the BMW Assist system can be deac tivated by the service center without you having to visit a workshop Hazard warning flashers After deactivation an Emergency Request is no longer possible gt Under certain circumstances the system can be reactivated by a service center after you sign a new contract Initiating an Emergency Request The button is located in the center console Emergency Request Requirements gt Equipment version with full preparation package mobile phone 2 Press the SOS button until the LED in the button lights up 1 Press the cover briefly to open it An Emergency Request can be made even if no mobile phones are paired with the ve gt The LED lights up an Emergency Request hicle was initiated gt BMW Assist is activated If the situation allows wait in your vehicle The radio ready state is switched on until the voice connection has been estab lished gt The BMW Assist system is logged in to a wireless communi T pie Sup gt The LED flashes if the connection to the ported by BMW Assist BMW Assist Response Center has been es eee Tona tablished gt e Assist system is functional l After the Emergency Request arrives at the Only press the SOS button in an emergency BMW Assist Response
26. equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter Therefore equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle e g because of the selected optional equip ment or country variant This also applies for safety related functions and systems Fuel quality 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 con verter 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 quality stan dards US ASTM 4806 xx CAN CGSB 3 511 xx xx comply with the current standard in each case Do not refuel with ethanol E85 Do not refuel with E85 i e fuel with an ethanol content of 85 or with Flex Fuel as this would damage the engine and fuel supply sys tem lt The engine is knock controlled Therefore you can refuel with different gasoline qualities 184 Recommended fuel quality 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 fo
27. ing brake is automatically released by operation of the accelerator pedal gt Engine on gt Drive position engaged gt Driver buckled in and doors closed Inadvertent operation of the accelerator pedal Make sure that the accelerator pedal is not op erated unintentionally otherwise the vehicle is set in motion and there is a risk of an accident lt Automatic Hold The concept This system assists the driver by automatically setting and releasing the brake such as when moving in stop and go traffic The vehicle is automatically held in place when it is stationary On inclines the system prevents the vehicle from rolling backward when driving away For your safety Under the following conditions Automatic Hold is automatically deactivated and the parking brake is set gt The engine is switched off gt A door is opened and driver s safety belt is unbuckled while the vehicle is stationary gt The moving vehicle is brought to a standstill using the parking brake The indicator lamp switches from green PARK to red and the letters AUTO H go out Lower lamp indicator lamp in Canadian models Leaving the vehicle with the engine run ning Before leaving the vehicle with the engine run ning engage position P of the automatic trans mission and ensure that the parking brake is set Otherwise the vehicle may begin to roll 67 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 C
28. instructions gt Donot place objects close to the Control Display otherwise the Control Display can be damaged Switching off ist Options EY Split screen Switch off control display Profile settings CG Display Owner s Manual Reset current profile Rename current profile Switching on Press the controller again to switch the screen back on Controller Select menu items and create settings 1 Turn Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 At a glance 2 Press Press the button Function MENU RADIO MEDIA NAV TEL BACK OPTION Open the main menu Opens the Radio menu Opens the CD Multimedia menu Opens the Navigation menu Opens the Telephone menu Displays the previous panel Opens the Options menu Operating concept Opening the main menu Press the button MENU 5 Main menu Multimedia Telephone Navigation Office ConnectedDrive Vehicle Info Settings The main menu is displayed All iDrive functions can be called up via the main menu Selecting menu items Menu items shown in white can be selected 1 Turn the controller until the desired menu item is highlighted n o Main menu Multimedia Radio Telephone Navigation Office ConnectedDrive Vehicle Info Settings 2 Press the controller In the Owner s Manual menu items that can be selected are set in quotation marks e g Settings
29. los kg cu ft l 5 159 5 181 2 340 2 350 1 058 480 2 491 1 130 2 866 2 888 1 300 1 310 220 100 18 36 520 Approved gross vehicle weight Load Approved front axle load Approved rear axle load Approved roof load capacity Cargo area capacity los kg los kg los kg Ibs kg los kg cu ft l 5 401 5 423 2 450 2 460 1 036 470 371212734 1 230 1 240 2 932 2 943 1 330 1 335 220 100 18 36 520 Approved gross vehicle weight Load Approved front axle load Approved rear axle load Approved roof load capacity Cargo area capacity los kg los kg los kg los kg los kg cu ft l 5 170 2 345 1 036 470 2 447 1 110 2 888 1 310 220 100 18 36 520 232 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Technical data Reference Approved gross vehicle weight los kg 5 379 2 440 Load los kg 1 058 480 Approved front axle load los kg 2 01 1 225 Approved rear axle load los kg 2 910 1 320 Approved roof load capacity lbs kg 220 100 Cargo area capacity cu ft l 18 36 520 Approved gross vehicle weight los kg 5 600 2 540 Load los kg 1 036 470 Approved front axle load los kg 2 800 1 270 Approved rear axle load los kg 2 954 1 340 Approved roof load capacity lbs kg 220 100 Cargo area capacity cu ft l 18 36 520 Capacities Fuel tank 18 5 70 Fuel quality refer to page 184 Windshield and headlamp 5 3 5 washer system 233 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 R
30. 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 176 Close the windows and glass sunroof Driving with the glass sunroof and windows open results in increased air resistance and raises fuel consumption Check the tire inflation pressure regularly Check and if necessary correct the tire inflation pressure at least twice a month and before start ing on along trip Low tire inflation pressure increases rolling re sistance and thus raises fuel consumption and tire wear Drive away without delay 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 vehicle driving ahead of you Driving smoothly and looking ahead reduces fuel consumption Avoid high engine speeds
31. smooth walls e g in underground garages In heavy exhaust Due to other ultrasound sources g sweeping machines high pressure steam cleaners or neon lights 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 When using high pressure washers do not spray the sensors for long periods and main tain a distance of at least 12 in 30 cm Surround View The concept Surround View includes the following systems gt Backup camera refer to page 135 gt Side View refer to page 140 gt Top View refer to page 138 It assists the driver when parking maneuvering and on blind driveways and intersections Backup camera The concept The backup camera provides assistance in park ing and maneuvering backwards The area be hind the vehicle is shown on the Control Display Notes Check the traffic situation as well Check the traffic situation around the ve hicle with your own eyes Otherwise an accident could result from road users or objects located outside the picture area of the backup camera lt 135 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Controls Driving comfort At a glance Button in the vehicle Py Backup camera Camera The camera lens is located in the handle of
32. succession in the desired direc tion past the resistance point The glass sunroof and sliding vi sor move together Pressing the switch again stops the motion Convenient operation refer to page 34 via the remote control Convenient closing refer to page 41 with Com fort Access 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 resist ance point and hold Pinch protection is limited and the 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 46 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
33. the low beams will come on automatically when you switch on the front fog lamps Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Lamps Controls Instrument lighting Adjusting amp The parking lamps or low beams must be switched on to adjust the brightness Adjust the brightness using the thumbwheel Interior lamps 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 Switching the interior lamps on and off RSA Press the button 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 When the interior lamps are switched off per manently the reading lamps cannot be switched on Bang amp Olufsen High End Surround Sound System Adjusting speaker lighting All speakers in the vehicle are illuminated The lighting can be individually set Settings Lighting Bang amp Olufsen Select the desired lighting setting ae gt Off no lighting gt Reduced all speakers in the field of view are hidden while driving gt On all speakers are always illumi nated 97 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2
34. 52 S E Fol AD Brake system o S A m Brake system in Canadian models Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Displays Symbol Function or system ABS Antilock Brake System gt BS A Text messages Text messages in combination with a symbol in the instrument cluster explain a Check Control message and the meaning of the indicator and warning lamps ABS Antilock Brake System in Cana dian models At least one Check Control message is displayed or is stored Supplementary text messages Addition 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 displayed on the Control Display automatically Symbols Depending on the Check Control message the following functions can be selected gt Ji Owner s Manual Display additional information about the Check Control message in the integrated owner s manual gt Service request Contact the service partner gt Q Roadside Assistance Contact Roadside Assistance Hiding Check Control messages Press the computer button on the turn signal lever gt Some Check Control messages are dis played continuously and are not cleared un til the malfunction is eliminated If several malfunctions occur at once the messages are displayed consecutively These messages can be hidden for approx 8 seconds After this
35. 903 008 07 12 490 Safety Safety Vehicle equipment All standard country specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter Therefore equipment Airbags 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 98 is also described that is not available in a vehicle e g because of the selected optional equip ment or country variant This also applies for safety related functions and systems 4 Side airbag 5 Knee airbags Head airbags In a lateral impact the head airbag supports the head In the event of a rollover accident the head air bag can help to prevent the person from being thrown out of the vehicle Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Safety Controls Knee airbag The knee airbag supports the legs in a frontal impact 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 Always grasp the steering wheel on the steering wheel
36. Depending on the set prewarning time this may result in increased false warnings Camera Ze 7 The camera is located near the base of the mir ror Keep the windshield in the area behind the in terior rear view mirror clean and clear 110 Night Vision with pedestrian detection The concept Night Vision with pedestrian detection is a night vision system An infrared camera records the area in front of the vehicle and displays the image on the Con trol Display The picture is a heat image The system has an integrated pedestrian detection function that detects pedestrians and cyclists Warm objects that are similar in shape to human beings are detected by the system Personal responsibility Night Vision cannot replace the driver s personal judgment of the visibility conditions and the traffic situation The view ahead and the actual visibility conditions must always be the basis on which the vehicle speed is adjusted otherwise there is a risk to road safety lt Heat image The image shows the heat radiated by objects in the field of view of the camera Warm objects have a light appearance and cold objects a dark appearance The ability to detect an object depends on the temperature difference between the object and the background and on the level of heat radiation emitted by the object Objects that are similar in temperature to the environment or that radiate very little heat are diffi
37. Efficient Dynamics lt Command Navigation gt Enter address Enter address City State Postal Codex Guidance gt Start guidance lt Stop guidance gt Home address Route preference Route information lt Voice instructions gt Repeat voice instructions Voice instructions Address book Last destinations gt Traffic Info Points of interest Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Short commands of the voice act system Reference Map Function Display the map Map facing north Map facing the direction of travel Perspective map Automatic scaling of the map Scale Split screen settings Function Split screen Switch off the split screen Adjust the split screen Split screen map facing north Split screen current position Split screen facing the direction of travel Split screen perspective Split screen expanded intersection zoom Split screen scale feet Split screen scale meters Split screen scale kilometers Split screen scale miles Split screen highlight the traffic situation Split screen computer Command Map Map facing north Map in direction of travek gt Vap perspective gt Map with automatic scaling lt gt Map scale Command Split screen lt Split screen lt Split screen contente Split screen map facing north Split screen cur
38. Label 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 tire to re main drivable to a restricted degree in the event of a pressure loss Continued driving with a damaged tire refer to page 106 Continued driving with a damaged tire refer to page 103 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 your vehicle classified as road safe and recommended Consult your service center for more informa tion Use Use only in pairs on the rear wheels equipped with the tires of the following size Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Wheels and tires Mobility gt 225 55R 17 gt 245 45R 18 gt 245 40R 19 Follow the chain manufacturer s instructions Make sure that the snow chains are always suf ficiently tight Retighten as needed according 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 drivin
39. PRO menu ECO PRO modex Equipment Open the air conditioning settings Climate lt Open the Head up Display head up display Enable the rear Rear controls Vehicle information Owner s Manual Open the Owner s Manual Display Owner s Manuak Open the Quick Reference Guide Quick reference Open the index Owner s Manuak Open the search by pictures Search by pictures Computer Call up the onboard computer gt Onboard infox Call up the trip computer Trip computer Vehicle Open the vehicle information Vehicle info Open the vehicle status Vehicle status Call up ECO PRO tips ECO PRO Tips 235 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Reference Short commands of the voice act system Function Open EfficientDynamics menu EfficientDynamics split screen Navigation General information Function Opens the Navigation menu Open the destination entry Enter the address Enter a town city Enter a state province Enter the postal code Open destination guidance Start destination guidance Terminate destination guidance Open the home address Open the route criteria Open the route Turn on spoken instructions Repeat the spoken instruction Turn off spoken instructions Display the address book Display the most recent destinations Open the traffic bulletins Special destinations 236 Command Efficient Dynamics Split screen
40. Stop function is ready A Stor for an automatic engine start The display indicates that the conditions for an automatic en CSA gine stop have not been satisfied Note The engine is not switched off automatically in the following situations gt External temperature below approx 37 F3 The external temperature is high and auto matic climate control is running Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Driving Controls gt The passenger compartment has not yet been heated or cooled to the required level gt The engine is not yet at operating tempera ture gt Thewheels are ata sharp angle or the steer ing wheel is being turned gt After driving in reverse gt Fogging of the windows when the automatic climate control is switched on gt The vehicle battery charge Is very low gt The engine compartment lid is unlocked gt HDC is activated gt The parking assistant is activated gt Stop and go traffic gt Thetransmission selector lever is in position N or S M Starting the engine The engine starts automatically under the fol lowing conditions gt Manual transmission The clutch pedal is pressed gt Automatic transmission By releasing the brake pedal When Automatic Hold is activated press the accelerator After the engine starts accelerate as usual Safety mode After the engine switches off automatically it will not start again automatica
41. To reactivate the High beam Assistant press the button 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 man ually switch off the high beams in situations where this is required to avoid a safety risk lt 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 depressions in cross traffic or half obscured oncoming traffic on freeways 96 gt Inpoorly lit towns and cities and in the pres ence of highly reflective signs V At low speeds When the windshield in front of the interior rearview mirror is fogged over dirty or cov ered with stickers etc Camera The camera is located near the base of the mir ror Keep the windshield in the area behind the in terior rear view mirror clean and clear Fog lamps Front fog lamps The parking lamps or low beams must be switched on ED Press the button The green indicator lamp lights up If the automatic headlamp control refer to page 94 is activated
42. and designed to meet the particular operating con Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Wt Notes ditions and homologation requirements in your country and continental region in order to deliver the full driving pleasure while the vehicle is op erated under those conditions If you wish to op erate your vehicle in another country or region you may be required to adapt your vehicle to meet different prevailing operating conditions and homologation requirements You should also be aware of any applicable warranty limita tions 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 Vehi cle 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 serious damage to the vehicle Such damage is not cov ered by the BMW New Vehicle Limited War ranty 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 injury or death you should immediate
43. beyond the resistance point at the full throttle position 72 Engaging the transmission position gt Transmission position P can only be disen gaged if the engine is running and the brake pedal is pressed 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 Depress the brake until you start driv ing To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you select a driving position maintain pres sure on the brake pedal until you are ready to start lt 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 gt EngageR gt Shift out of P Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Driving Controls Engaging P m Press button P Sport program DS and manual mode M Activating the sport program Push the selector lever to the left out of trans mission position D DS is displayed in the instrument cluster The sport program of the transmission is acti vated Activating the M S manual mode 1 Push the selector lever to the left out of transmission position D 2 Pushthe selector lever forward or backward Manual mode becomes active and the gear is changed The engaged gear is displayed in the instrument cluster e g M1 Once maxi
44. can be read out with suitable devices particularly when the ve hicle is serviced The data obtained in this way provide valuable information for service proc esses and repair or for optimizing and develop ing vehicle functions further 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 re corded by the EDR under normal driving condi tions and no personal data e g name gender age and crash location are recorded However other parties such as law enforce ment could combine the EDR data with the type o
45. controller l Display on the Control Display Display the onboard computer or trip computer Activating deactivating the limit on the Control Display 1 Settings 1 Vehicle Info The speed limit is stored Speed 2 Onboard info or Trip computer 2 3 Warning n er l A Press theconraler esetting the fuel consumption or speed Setting your current speed as the limit 1 Vehicle Info 1 Settings 2 Onboard info 2 Speed 3 Cons or Speed 3 Select current soeed i E3 Onboard info 4 Press the controller 1 535 km RENI The current vehicle speed is stored as the 342 km Dest limit ea 02 45 Arrival 7 8 V100 km Cons Trip computer ae 70 9km h Speed The vehicle features two types of computer gt Onboard info the values can be reset as f often as necessary 4 Yes gt Trip computer the values provide an over view of the current trip 90 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Displays Controls Settings on the Control Display Time Setting the time zone 1 Settings 2 Time Date 3 Timezone 4 Select the desired time zone The time zone is stored Setting the time 1 Settings 2 Time Date 3 Time i r Time Date Time 09 30 Format 24h Date 27 05 2012 tt mm j jj Format 4 Turn the controller until the desired hours are displayed 5 Press the controller 6 Turn the controller until the desired minutes are disp
46. could lead to engine damage lt Reverse gear Select only when the vehicle is stationary When the gearshift lever is pressed to the left a slight resistance needs to be overcome 71 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Controls Driving Automatic transmission with Steptronic Transmission positions D Drive automatic position Position for normal vehicle operation All for ward 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 62 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 63 or when the ignition is switched off refer to page 62 and when position R or D is engaged gt With the ignition is off if position N is en gaged gt If the safety belt is unbuckled the driver s door is opened and the brake pedal is not pressed while the vehicle is stationary and transmission position R or D is engaged Before exiting the vehicle make sure that posi tion P of the automatic transmission is engaged Otherwise the vehicle may begin to roll Kickdown Kickdown is used to achieve maximum driving performance Press on the gas pedal
47. 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 20 Switching the split screen on and off Press the button 2 Split screen Selecting the display 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 Position 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 tions phone numbers and entry points into the menu The settings are stored for the remote control currently in use Saving a function 1 Highlight the function via the iDrive 2 g Press the desired button for more than 2 seconds Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 iDrive Ataglance a glance Running a function B Press the button E The function will run immediately This means 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 i
48. if the remote control is inside the vehicle Comparison with ordinary remote control The functions can be controlled by pressing the buttons of the remote control or Comfort Ac cess Unlocking Fully grasp a door handle arrow 1 This corre sponds to pressing the gf button on the remote control Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Locking Press the area on the door handle arrow 2 with your finger for approx 1 second This corresponds to pressing the 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 2 with the finger and hold it down In addition to locking the windows and the glass sunroof are closed 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 refer to page 37 This corresponds to pressing the button 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 remote control is locked inside the vehicle when the trunk lid is closed Opening and closing Open trunk lid with no touch activation With Comfort Access the trun
49. lock 36 Closing opening with remote control 34 Clothes hooks 165 Collision warning 106 108 Combination switch refer to Turn signals 68 Combination switch refer to Wiper system 69 COMFORT program Driving Experience Switch 123 Comfort Access 40 COMFORT program Driving Experience Switch 123 Computer 88 Condensation on win dows 148 Condensation under the vehi cle 172 Condition Based Service CBS 206 Configure driving mode 124 Confirmation signal 35 ConnectedDrive see user s manual for Navigation Enter tainment and Communica tion Control Display 16 Control Display settings 91 Controller 16 Control systems driving sta bility 118 Convenient opening 34 Coolant 205 Coolant temperature 84 Cooling function 149 Cooling maximum 148 Cooling system 205 243 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Reference Everything from A to Z Corrosion on brake discs 172 Cruise control 131 Cruise control active with Stop amp Go 125 Cruising range 85 Cupholder 164 Current fuel consumption 85 D Damage tires 196 Damping control dy namic 121 Data technical 230 Date 84 Daytime running lights 94 Defrosting refer to Windows defrosting 148 Dehumidifying air 149 Destination distance 89 Digital clock 84 Dimensions 230 Dimmable exterior mirrors 56 Dimmable interior rearview mirror 56 Direction indicator refer to Turn signals 68 Display electronic ins
50. mod erate engine speeds Manual transmission Starting the engine 1 Depress the brake pedal 2 Press onthe clutch and shift to neutral 3 Press the Start Stop button The ignition is activated automatically for a cer tain time and is stopped as soon as the engine Starts Automatic transmission Starting the engine 1 Depress the brake pedal 2 Press the Start Stop button The ignition is activated automatically for a cer tain time and is stopped as soon as the engine Starts Engine stop General information Take the remote control with you Take the remote control with you when leaving the vehicle so that children for example cannot start the engine lt 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 63 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Controls Driving and downward inclines further secure the vehi cle for example by turning the steering wheel in the direction of the curb lt Before driving into a car wash In order for the vehicle to be able to roll into a car wash heed the information regarding Washing in automatic car washes refer to page 223 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 Automatic transmiss
51. or major drop in inflation pressure in the indicated tire All wheels are yellow gt A flat tire or major drop in inflation pressure in several tires gt The system was not reset after a wheel change and thus warns based on the infla tion pressures initialized last gt A flat tire in one or more tires while the sys tem Is being reset Wheels gray The system cannot detect a flat tire Reasons for this may be gt TPM is being reset gt Disturbance by systems or devices with the same radio frequency gt Malfunction For Canadian models additional information The status display additionally shows the cur rent tire inflation pressures and tire tempera tures When correcting the tire inflation pressures note the following The tire pressure increases as the tire temper ature increases Therefore only correct the tire inflation pres sure when the tire is at the ambient temperature Compare the displayed tire temperature with 102 the external temperature in the instrument clus ter Resetting the system Reset the system after each correction of the tire inflation pressure and after every tire or wheel change Vehicle Info Vehicle status U Reset Start the engine do not drive away Reset the tire pressure using Reset DARN Drive away The tires are shown in gray and Resetting TPM is displayed After driving for a few minutes the set tire infla tion pressu
52. out the signal tones of the parking assistant and PDC Check the traffic situation around the vehicle with your own eyes otherwise there is the dan ger of an accident lt 1 Switch on the parking assistant and activate it if necessary The status of the parking space search is in dicated on the Control Display 2 Follow the instructions on the Control Dis play To achieve the best possible parking 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 Parking Assistant Select the symbol on the Control Display gt PA Press the button 144 Interrupting automatically The system is interrupted automatically in the following situations gt Ifthe driver grasps the steering wheel or if he takes over steering V If a gear is selected that does not match the instruction on the Control Display gt Ifa turn signal is activated in the opposite direction to the desired side for parking gt If the vehicle speed exceeds approx 6 mph 10 km h gt Onsnow covered or slippery road surfaces if necessary If doors are open gt Ifthe Park Distance Control PDC displays clearances that are too small gt Ifamaximum number of parki
53. page 122 COMFORT Comfort oriented tuning of the shock absorbers for optimal traveling comfort with maximum driving stabilization Activating COMFORT UE Press the button repeatedly until COM FORT appears in the tachometer 123 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Controls Driving stability control systems ECO PRO ECO PRO refer to page 177 provides consis tent tuning 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 ae Press button repeatedly until ECO PRO is displayed in the instrument cluster Configuring ECO PRO 1 Activate ECO PRO 2 Configure ECO PRO E Configure ECO PRO ECO PRO limit 130 km h EY ECO PRO speed warning LY ECO PRO climate control ECO PRO potential A 0 50 100 Make the desired settings Configure driving mode Settings can be made for the following driving modes in Driving mode gt SPORT mode refer to page 123 gt ECO PRO mode refer to page 178 Displays in the instrument cluster Selected program The selected program is dis played in the tachometer 124 Program selection Pressing the button displays alist of the selectable programs Display on the Control Display Program changes can be displayed briefly on the Control Display
54. position is performed automatically The procedure stops when a switch for adjust ing the seat or one of the buttons is pressed Safety mode 1 Close the driver s door or switch on the ig nition 2 Press and hold the desired button 1 or 2 until the adjustment procedure is completed 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 gt Open or close the door or trunk lid gt Press a button on the remote control gt Press the Start Stop button Mirrors Exterior mirrors Ata glance 1 Adjusting 2 Left right Automatic Curb Monitor 3 Fold in and out General information The mirror on the passenger side is more curved than the driver s side mirror Estimating distances correctly Objects reflected in the mirror are closer 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 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 remote control the position is automatically retrieved 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 direction
55. pressure was correct otherwise reliable signaling of a flat tire is not ensured Always use wheels with TPM electronics to ensure that the system will operate properly Reset the system after each correction of the tire inflation pres sure and after every tire or wheel change System limits Sudden tire damage Sudden serious tire damage caused by external influences cannot be indicated in ad vance lt The system does not operate correctly if it has not been reset For example a flat tire may be indicated despite correct tire inflation pres sures The system is inactive and cannot indicate a flat tire gt Foramounted wheel without TPM electron ICS gt When the TPM is disturbed by other sys tems or devices with the same radio fre quency Status display The current status of the Tire Pressure Monitor TPM can be displayed on the Control Display e g whether or not the TPM is active 1 Vehicle Info 2 Vehicle status 3 Tire Pressure Monitor TPM The status is displayed Status display The tire and system status is indicated by the color of the tires 101 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Controls Safety A change in the tire inflation pressure during driving is taken into account A correction is only necessary if this is indicated by the TPM Wheels green The tire inflation pressure is equal to the target state One wheel is yellow A flat tire
56. rail with flaps N A A The anchorage points are located in the roof drip rail above the doors Fold the cover outward Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Loading Drivingtips tips Loading Because roof racks raise the vehicle s center of gravity when loaded they have a major effect on vehicle handling and steering response Therefore note the following when loading and driving gt Do not exceed the approved roof axle loads and the approved gross vehicle weight gt Distribute the roof load uniformly The roof load should not be too large in area Always place the heaviest pieces on the bot tom gt Secure the roof luggage firmly e g tie with ratchet straps gt Do not let objects project into the opening path of the trunk lid gt Drive smoothly Avoid sudden acceleration and braking maneuvers Take corners gen tly 175 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 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 equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle e g because of the selected optional equip ment 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
57. range control With halogen headlamps the headlamp range of the low beams can be manually adjusted for the vehicle load to avoid blinding oncoming traffic The values following the slash apply to trailer operation 0 1 1 to 2 people without luggage 1 1 5 people without luggage 1 2 5 people with luggage 2 2 1 person full cargo area High beam Assistant The concept When the low beams are switched on this sys tem automatically switches the high beams on and off The procedure is controlled by a sensor on the front of the interior rearview mirror The assistant ensures that the high beams are switched on whenever the traffic situation al lows The driver can intervene at any time and switch the high beams on and off as usual Activating D 1 Turn the light switch to ZD or 40 2 Press the button on the turn signal lever ar row The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up When the lights are switched on the high beams are switched on and off automati cally 95 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Lamps The system responds to light from oncoming traffic and traffic driving ahead of you and to ad equate illumination e g in towns and cities 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
58. speed In some situations the vehicle cannot drive away automatically e g on steep inclines or be hind bumps in the road Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Driving comfort Controls Radar sensor For US owners only The transmitter and receiver units comply with part 15 of the FCC Federal Communication Commission regulations Operation is governed 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 interfer ence and gt this device must accept any interference re ceived 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 sen sor 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 Unfavorable conditions Do not use the system if unfavorable con ditions make it impossib
59. sport Driving Experience Switch 122 12 Transmission selector lever COMFORT DSC Dynamic Stability Con Ror trol 118 All around the headliner 1 Emergency Request 217 4 z Reading lamps 97 SOS N 2 5 Glass sunroof powered 45 5 Interior lamps 97 3 3i Indicator lamp front passenger PASS AIR BAG airbag 100 15 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 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 equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle e g because of the selected optional equip ment or country variant This also applies for safety related functions and systems The concept The iDrive combines the functions of a multitude of switches Thus these functions can be oper ated from a central location Using the iDrive during a trip To avoid becoming distracted and posing an unnecessary hazard to your vehicle s occu pants and to other road users never attempt to use the controls or enter information unless traf fic and road conditions allow this Controls at a glance Controls 1 Control Display 2 Controller with buttons The buttons can be used to open the menus directly The controller can be used to select menu items and create the settings 16 Control Display Notes To clean the Control Display follow the care
60. 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 Transmission position P with the ignition off When the ignition is switched off position P is engaged automatically When in an automatic car wash for example ensure that the ignition is not switched off accidentally Ignition automatically cuts off while the vehicle is stationary and the engine is stopped gt During locking also with the low beams ac tivated 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 and closing the driver door if the driver s seat belt is unbuckled and the low beams are switched off Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Driving Controls gt While the driver s seat belt is unbuckled if the driver s door is open and the low beams are switched off When the ignition is switched off by opening or closing the driver s door or unbuckling the driv er s seat belt the radio ready state remains ac tive Radio re
61. the following gt The service life of the tires gt Road safety gt Driving comfort Checking the pressure Only check the tire inflation pressure when the tires are cold This means after driving no more than 1 25 miles 2 km or when the vehicle has been parked for at least 2 hours When the tires are warm the tire inflation pressure is higher Check the tire inflation pressure regularly Regularly check the tire inflation pressure and correct it as needed at least twice a month and before a long trip If you fail to observe this precaution you may be driving on tires with in correct 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 lt After correcting the tire inflation pressure gt Reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor gt Reinitialize 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 an
62. 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 Messages after trip completion Special messages that are displayed during driving are displayed again after the ignition is switched off 83 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Displays Fuel gauge The vehicle inclination may cause the display to vary Notes on refueling refer to page 182 Tachometer Always avoid engine speeds in the red warning field In this range the fuel supply is interrupted 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 mid dle or in the left half of the temperature display gt Hot engine the pointer is at the high tem perature end A Check Control message is displayed in addition Coolant temperature Ifthe coolant along with the engine becomes too hot a Check Control message is displayed Check the coolant level refer to page 205 Odometer and trip odometer gt Odometer arrow 1 gt Trip odometer arrow 2 84 Display reset miles Press t
63. tires If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is correct the Tire Pressure 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 Use of tire sealant e g the Mobility System may damage the TPM wheel electronics In this case have the electronics checked at the next opportunity and have them re placed if necessary 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 the Tire Pressure 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 alter
64. trunk lid 40 Energy Control 85 Energy recovery 85 Engine automatic Start Stop function 64 Engine automatic switch off 64 Engine compartment 200 Engine compartment working in 200 Engine coolant 205 Engine oil 202 Engine oil adding 203 Engine oil additives 203 Engine oil change 203 Engine oil filler neck 203 Engine oil temperature 84 Engine oil types alterna tive 203 Engine oil types ap proved 203 Engine start during malfunc tion 31 Engine start jump start ing 218 Engine start refer to Starting the engine 63 Engine stop 63 Engine temperature 84 Entering a car wash 223 Equipment interior 154 ESP Electronic Stability Pro gram refer to DSC 118 Exchanging wheels tires 197 Exhaust system 171 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Everything from A to Z Reference Exterior mirror automatic dim ming feature 56 Exterior mirrors 55 External start 218 External temperature dis play 84 External temperature warn ing 84 Eyes for securing cargo 174 E Failure message refer to Check Control 81 False alarm refer to Uninten tional alarm 43 Fan refer to Air flow 148 Fault displays refer to Check Control 81 Filler neck for engine oil 203 Fine wood care 225 First aid kit 218 Fitting for towing refer to Tow fitting 221 Flat tire changing wheels 215 Flat Tire Monitor FTM 104 Flat tire Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 101 Flat tire warning lam
65. via remote con trol 35 Interior motion sensor 43 Interior rearview mirror 56 Interior rearview mirror auto matic dimming feature 56 Internet page 6 Interval display service re quirements 85 J Jacking points for the vehicle jack 215 Jack refer to Vehicle jack 215 Joystick automatic transmis sion 72 Jump starting 218 246 K Key remote control 30 Keyless Go refer to Comfort Access 40 Key Memory refer to Personal Profile 31 Kickdown automatic trans mission 72 Knee airbag 99 L Lamp replacement 209 Lamp replacement front 210 Lamp replacement rear 213 Lamps 93 Lamps and bulbs 209 Lane departure warning 113 Lane margin warning 113 Language on Control Dis play 91 Lashing eyes securing cargo 1 4 LATCH child restraint fixing system 59 Leather care 224 LEDs light emitting di odes 210 Length vehicle 231 Letters and numbers enter ing 21 License plate lamp bulb re placement 214 Light alloy wheels care 225 Light control 95 Light emitting diodes LEDs 210 Lighter front 156 157 Lighter rear 157 Lighting 93 Lighting speaker 97 Lighting via remote control 35 Light switch 93 Load 173 Loading 173 Lock door 36 Locking unlocking from in side 37 Locking unlocking via door lock 36 Locking unlocking with re mote control 34 Locking automatic 37 Locking central 33 Locking via trunk lid 38 Lock power window 44 Locks doors and win dows 6
66. wheel covers the dashboard the seats the roof pillars and the sides of the headliner lt Even when all instructions are followed closely injury from contact with the airbags cannot be ruled out in certain situations The ignition and inflation noise may lead to short term and in most cases temporary hear ing 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 oth erwise there is the danger of burns Only have the airbags checked repaired or dis mantled and the airbag generator scrapped by your service center or a workshop that has the necessary authorization for handling explosives Non professional attempts to service the sys tem could lead to failure in an emergency or un desired triggering of the airbag either of which could result in injury Warnings and information on the airbags are also found on the sun visors Functional readiness of the airbag system 3 When the ignition is switch on the warn N ing lamp in the instrument cluster lights up briefly and thereby indicates the op erational 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 99 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 0
67. wheel or Cancek 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 system Speak these list entries exactly as they are dis played in the respective list Having possible commands read aloud You can have the available commands read out loud for you Voice commands For example ifthe Settings menu is displayed the commands for the settings are read out loud Executing functions using short commands Functions on the main menu can be performed directly by means of short commands nearly ir respective of which menu item is currently se lected e g Vehicle status Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Voice activation system Ataglance a glance List of short commands of the voice activation system refer to page 234 Help dialog for the voice activation system Calling up help dialog Help 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 announced gt Help with voice activation information about the principle of operation for the voice activation system is announced Example playing back a CD V
68. with DOT codes meet the guidelines of the U S Department of Transportation Tire age DOT 3510 the tire was manufactured in the 35th week in 2010 Recommendation Regardless of wear replace tires at least every 6 years 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 AAA BC Temperature A B C All passenger car tires must conform to Federal 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 significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits service practices and differences in road characteristics and cli mate Traction The traction grades from highest to lowest are AA A B and C Those grades represent the tire s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfa ces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction performance The
69. 0 Engine oil Mobility 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 Filler neck Only replenish the maximum oil amount of 1 US quart liter if the message is displayed in the instrument cluster or the oil level has dropped to just at the lower mark of the dipstick Protect children Keep oil grease etc out of reach of chil dren and heed the warnings on the containers to prevent health risks lt Do not add too much engine oil When too much engine oil is added im mediately have the vehicle checked otherwise this may cause engine damage lt Oil types for refilling Notes No oil additives Oil additives may lead to engine damage lt 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 dam age may occur lt The engine oil quality is critical for the life of the engine Some types of oils in some cases are not avail able in all countries Approved oil types Gasoline engine BMW High Performance SAE 5W 30 BMW Longlife 01 BMW Longlife 01 FE Additional information about the approved ty
70. 08 07 12 490 Controls Safety When there is a malfunction have the air bag 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 ex pected in the event of an accident despite cor responding severity of the accident 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 ac cordingly 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 Child restraint fixing system in the front passenger seat Before transporting a child on the front passen ger seat see the safety notes and instructions under Children on the front passenger seat lt Malfunction of the automatic deactivation system When transporting older children and adults the front passenger airbags may be deactivated in certain sitting positions In this case the indica tor lamp for the front passenger airbags 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
71. 1 Low beams 93 Low beams automatic refer to High beam Assistant 95 Lower back support 49 Luggage rack refer to Roof mounted luggage rack 174 Lumbar support 49 M Maintenance 206 Maintenance require ments 206 Maintenance service require ments 85 Maintenance system BMW 206 Malfunction displays refer to Check Control 81 Manual air distribution 148 Manual air flow 148 Manual brake refer to Parking brake 66 Manual mode transmis sion 73 Manual operation backup camera 136 Manual operation door lock 37 Manual operation exterior mir rors 56 Manual operation fuel filler flap 182 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Everything from A to Z Reference Manual operation Park Dis tance Control PDC 134 Manual operation Side View 140 Manual operation Top View 139 Manual transmission 71 Marking on approved tires 197 Marking run flat tires 198 Massage seat front 49 Master key refer to Remote control 30 Maximum cooling 148 Maximum speed display 86 Maximum speed winter tires 198 Measure units of 92 Medical kit 218 Memory for seat mirrors steering wheel 54 Menu EfficientDynamics 179 Menu in instrument cluster 88 Menus operating iDrive 16 Menus refer to iDrive operat Ing concept 17 Messages refer to Check Control 81 Microfilter 150 Minimum tread tires 196 Mirror 55 Mirror memory 54 Mobile communication devi ces in the vehicle 171 Modifications te
72. 2 126 11 Instrument cluster 75 12 Steering wheel buttons right Entertainment source Volume I 5 Oo m Voice activation 22 gt Phone see user s manual for Nav igation Entertainment and Com munication N Thumbwheel for selection lists 88 13 Steering column stalk right Windshield wipers 69 Rain sensor 70 Clean the windshields and head lamps 69 aod A S 3 Start stop the engine and switch the ignition on off 63 2 28 Auto Start Stop function 64 2 gt 7 IL O 5 d oO o amp Steering wheel heating 57 NI Adjust the steering wheel 57 13 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Ataglance Eleu g Cockpit 18 Open the trunk lid 37 S All around the center console 19 Unlocking the hood Headliner 15 Control Display 16 Glove compartment 162 Ventilation 150 A Hazard warning system 217 s Central locking system 37 a A Q N 6 Radio CD Multimedia see user s manual for Navigation Entertainment and Communi cation 7 Automatic climate control 147 8 Controller with buttons 16 14 d O U E uw Ss vig Parking brake 66 Auto Hold 67 PDC Park Distance Control 133 Top View 138 Backup camera 135 Parking assistant 141 Side View 140 HDC Hill Descent Control 120 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Cockpit PAE Rel Elite 11
73. 5 System limits Speed range Best results are achieved when using the sys tem on well developed roads and highways The desired speed can be selected between 20 mph 30 km h to 110 mph 180 km h The system can also be activated when station ary Comply with the legal speed limit in every situa tion when using 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 actively if necessary otherwise there is the danger of an accident occurring Deceleration The system does not decelerate when a sta tionary obstacle is located in the same lane e g avehicle ata 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 129 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 A vehicle driving in front of you is not detected until itis completely within the same
74. 64 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Storage compartments Controls Remote control storage compartment Opening Press on the cover Remote control storage compartment Storage is possible in a vertical position in the center armrest Clothes hooks The clothes hooks are located next to the grab handles in the rear and on the door pillar in the rear Do not obstruct view When suspending clothing from the hooks ensure that it will not obstruct the driver s vision No heavy objects Do not hang heavy objects from the hooks otherwise they may present a danger to pas sengers during braking and evasive maneu vers Storage compartments in the cargo area Net Smaller objects can be stored in the net on the side of the cargo area To transport larger objects it can be pushed down Multi function hook A multi function hook is available on the left cargo area wall 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 evasive maneuvers Only transport heavy luggage in the trunk if it has been appropriately secured lt Storage compartment under the cargo floor panel Raise the cargo floor panel 165 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Controls Storage compartments Storage compartment on the side A storage compartment is l
75. 8 99 Y RSC Front 245 40 R 1994 Y RSC Rear 275 35 R 19 96 Y RSC Front 245 35 R2095 Y XL RSC Rear 275 30 R 20 97 Y XL RSC Pressure specifica tions in bar PSI REREAD 2 gt 2 6 38 3 0 44 2 6 38 2 6 38 2 6 38 2 139 2 7 139 3 1 45 With high speed tuning feature Tire size Specifications in bar PSI with cold tires 245 45 R 18 96 Y RSC 245 45 R 18 100 V M S XL RSC 194 Pressure specifications in bar PSI RIRIA O 2 9 142 3 4 49 Tire size Pressure specifications in bar PSI 2 9 142 2 91 42 Front 245 45 R 18 96 Y RSC Rear 275 40 R 18 99 Y RSC Front 245 40 R 19 94 Y RSC Rear 275 35 R 19 96 Y RSC Front 245 35 R 20 95 Y XL RSC Rear 275 30 R 20 97 Y XL RSC 2 9 142 3 2 46 3 1 45 3 4149 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 T up to 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 3510 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Wheels and tires Mobility Xxxx manufacturer code for the tire brand xxx tire size and tire design 3510 tire age Tires
76. 84 76 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Displays Feige Electronic displays e Miles trip miles 84 External temperature Time Date 84 Range 85 Selection list such as for the radio Navigation display see user s manual for Navigation Entertainment and Communi cation Computer Speed limit detection Transmission display Current fuel consumption 85 Energy recovery Service requirements Messages e g Check Control Navigation display see user s manual for Navigation Entertainment and Communi cation Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Controls Displays Overview instrument cluster with enhanced features 1 Messages e g Check Control 81 Service requirements 85 Time 84 Miles trip miles 84 Date 84 5 Selection list such as for the radio 88 2 Range 85 Current fuel consumption 85 3 Computer 88 Energy recovery 85 Speed limit detection 86 External temperature 84 4 Navigation display Transmission display 74 Multifunctional instrument ance is changed to reflect the new driving mode The change of appearance can be deactivated display in the aa Display The concept Some of the displays in the instrument display may differ from the way they are shown in this The instrument dispaly is a variable display owner s manual When the driving mode is changed the appear 78 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Fuel gauge
77. Center the BMW 217 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Mobility Breakdown assistance Assist Response Center contacts you and takes further steps to help you Even if you are unable to respond the BMW Assist Response Center can take further steps to help you under certain circumstan ces For this purpose data that are used to de termine the necessary rescue measures such as the current position of the vehicle if it can be established are transmitted to the BMW Assist Response Center gt Ifthe LED is flashing but the BMW Assist Response Center cannot be heard on the hands free system the hands free system may be malfunctioning However the BMW Assist Response Center may still be able to hear you Initiating an Emergency Request automatically Under certain conditions an Emergency Re quest is automatically initiated immediately after a severe accident Automatic Collision Notifica tion is not affected by pressing the SOS button Warning triangle The warning triangle is located in the container on the inside of the trunk lid Unscrew the wing nut to open 218 First aid kit x The first aid kit is located in the container on the inside of the trunk lid Unscrew the wing nut to open Some of the articles have a limited service life Check the expiration dates of the contents reg ularly and replace any expired items promptly Roadside Assistance Service availabil
78. 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 steadily lt Cooling function The passenger compartment can only be cooled with the engine running Press the button The air is cooled and dehumidified and depend ing 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 con densation water refer to page 172 develops that exits underneath the vehicle Rear window defroster Press the button The rear window defroster switches off automatically after a certain period of time ALL program The current settings on the driver s side AL ae for temperature air flow air distribu tion and AUTO program are transferred to the front passenger side and to the left and right rear The program is switched off if the settings on the front passenger side or in the rear are changed Residual heat The heat stored in the engine is used to heat the interior Functional requirement gt Upto 20 minutes after the engine has been switched off Warm engine gt The battery is sufficiently charged External temperature below 77 F 25 C Switching on 1 Switch off the ignition re 2 x Press the right
79. Do this by checking the air pressure in all four tires 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 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 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 et
80. Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Climate control Controls 2 Climate 3 Activate parked car vent CF Climate Seat heating distribution Seat heating rear O Rear climate control O Activate parked car vent O Activate Timer 1 Timer 1 Activate Timer 2 The symbol on the automatic climate control flashes if the system is switched on The system continues to run for some time after being switched off 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 The symbol on the automatic climate control lights up when the switch on time is activated The symbol on the automatic climate control flashes when the system has been switched on The system will only be switched on within the next 24 hours After that it needs to reactivated 153 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 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 equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle e g because of the selected optional equip ment or country variant This also applies for safety related functions and systems Integrated universal remote control
81. Exterior mirror position gt CD Multimedia audio source listened to last Driving Experience Switch sport program Driver s seat position automatic retrieval af ter unlocking gt Programmable memory buttons assign ment gt Head up Display selection brightness po sition and rotation of the display gt Headlamp courtesy delay feature time set ting Tone tone settings Automatic climate control settings Steering wheel position VV VV Navigation map views route criteria voice output on off gt Night Vision with pedestrian detection se lection of functions and type of display gt Park Distance Control PDC adjusting the signal tone volume gt Radio stored stations station listened to last special settings gt Backup camera selection of functions and type of display Side View selection of the display type Language on the Control Display Lane departure warning last setting on off VV V OV Active Blind Spot Detection last setting on off Daytime running lights current setting V OV Triple turn signal activation Locking the vehicle after a brief period or after starting to drive Central locking system The concept The central locking system becomes active when the driver s door is closed The system simultaneously engages and re leases the locks on the following gt Doors gt Trunk lid gt Fuel filler flap 33 Online Edition fo
82. Green mark in the speedometer during a brief idle phase The vehicle ahead of you drives away while the mark is green your vehicle accelerates without anything having to be done gt Switch to orange of the mark in the speed ometer after approx 2 sec The vehicle ahead of you drives away while the mark is orange in order to accelerate briefly press the gas pedal or press the RES button or SET button Rolling bars in the distance indicator mean that the vehicle ahead of you has driven off You actively braked your vehicle 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 button or the rocker switch when the vehicle ahead of you drives away Displays in the instrument cluster Desired speed p l aA 7 i 128 gt The marking lights up green the system is active A The marking lights up or ange the system has been interrupted gt The marking does not light up the system is switched off With instrument display the symbol is Er displayed in the speedometer similarly to the mark for the desired speed Brief status display Selected desired speed on If appears briefly on the display for Check Control messages it is possible that the system requirements for operation are currently not met Distan
83. Indicator warning lamps Speedometer Variable displays af OQ N Tachometer You can set whether t he instrument display changes to the ECO PRO displays or Sport dis plays automatically when you switch driving modes Settings Info display ECO PRO Info Settings Online Edition for Part no Selection lists ECO PRO displays 6 Oil temperature 7 Computer 8 Reset miles Info display Driving mode view You can program whether the current speed is to appear enlarged in the speedometer Settings 2 Info display Magnifier function 79 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 1 Speedometer 2 Variable displays ECO PRO Tips Deceler ation assistant instructions Driver assist system displays 3 Efficiency display In ECO PRO driving mode the instrument dis play switches to the ECO PRO displays These displays support a driving style that saves on 80 4 Transmission display 5 Blue bonus range Gray range fuel consumption with more prominent repre sentation of the efficiency display and various ECO PRO tips Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 1 Speedometer 2 Tachometer In the Sport and Sport modes the instrument display switches to the sport displays This dis play supports a sporty driving style with more prominent representation of the tachometer the transmission displays and the vehicle speed The Check Control system monitors functions in the ve
84. LRSC 275 35 R 19 96 Y RSC Front 245 45 R18 2 4 35 96 Y RSC a 2 4135 Rear 275 40 R 18 99 Y RSC 186 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Wheels and tires Mobility Tire size Pressure specifications in bar PSI 2 41 35 2 6 38 Front 245 40 R 19 94 Y RSC Rear 275 35 R 19 96 Y RSC Front 245 35 R 20 95 Y XL RSC Rear 275 30 R 20 97 Y XL RSC 2 59 36 3 0 44 Compact wheel Speed up to a max of T 135 90R17 104 50 mph 80 km h M 4 2160 535i Tire size Pressure specifications in bar PSI RERFER 245 45R18100VM 2 4 35 S XL A S RSC 245 40 R 19 98 V M S XL A S RSC 245 45 R 18 96 Y RSC 225 55 R 17 97 H M S RSC 245 45R 18 100V M S XL RSC Front 245 45R18 2 4135 96 Y RSC 2 4135 Rear 275 40 R 1899 Y RSC Specifications in bar PSI with cold tires 2 7 139 Tire size Pressure specifications in bar PSI Front 245 40R19 2 4 35 94 Y RSC _ 26 38 Rear 275 35 R 19 96 Y RSC Front 245 35R20 2 4 35 95 Y XL RSC 29 42 Rear 275 30 R 20 97 Y XL RSC Compact wheel Speed up to a max of T135 90R17104M 20 mph 80 km h 4 21 60 550i Tire size Pressure specifica tions in bar PSI RIRH O Q gt 245 45R18100VM 2 5 36 S XL A S RSC 245 40 R19 98 V M S XL A S RSC 245 45 R 18 96 Y RSC 245 45 R 18 100 V M S XL RSC Front 245 45R 1896 2 5 36 Y RSC 2 5136 Rear 275 40 R 18 99 Y RSC Specifications in bar PSI w
85. Measurements are made by ultrasound sensors in the bumpers The range is approx 6 ft 2 m An acoustic warning Is first given gt By the front sensors and the two rear corner sensors at approx 24 in 60 cm gt By the rear middle sensors at approx 5 ft 1 50 m Notes Check the traffic situation as well PDC cannot serve as a substitute for the driver s personal judgment of the traffic situa tion Check the traffic situation around the vehi cle with your own eyes Otherwise an accident could result from road users or objects located outside of the PDC detection range Loud noises from outside and inside the vehicle may prevent you from hearing the PDC s signal tone 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 133 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Driving comfort Ata glance Button in the vehicle Py PDC Park Distance Control Switching on off Switching on automatically Select transmission position R with the engine running 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 o
86. More information on the various inserts available can be obtained from your service center Securing the ski bag Secure the ski bag by tightening the re taining strap otherwise the contents could present a source of danger to the passengers for example during braking or evasive maneu vers Removing the ski bag The ski bag can be removed entirely e g to dry quickly or to use other inserts 161 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Controls Storage compartments Storage compartments Vehicle equipment All standard country specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter Therefore equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle e g because of the selected optional equip ment 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 com partment without securing them otherwise they may present a danger to occupants for in stance during braking and avoidance maneu vers 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 driver s and front passenger side refer to page 162
87. Owner s Manual for Vehicle The Ultimate Driving Machine T pa i j an a ii pi Y z 1 4 F a a j 7 i a kis i J a Li i E THE BMW 5 SERIES SEDAN OWNER S MANUAL BMW EfficientDynamics Less emissions More driving pleasure Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 5 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 enhance 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 2 903 008 07 12 490 2012 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Munich Germany Reprinting including excerpts only with the writ
88. PRO Ge Press button repeatedly until ECO PRO is displayed in the instrument cluster Configuring ECO PRO Via the Driving Experience Switch 1 Activate ECO PRO 2 Configure ECO PRO 3 Configure the program amp configure ECO PRO wi ECO PRO limit 130 km h EY ECO PRO speed warning _ BY ECO PRO climate control ECO PRO potential Via the iDrive 1 Settings 2 ECO PRO mode Or 1 Settings 2 Driving mode 3 Configure ECO PRO Configure the program ECO PRO Tip gt ECO PRO limit 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 ECO PRO climate control ECO PRO climate control 178 The climate control is adjusted to be fuel effi cient By making a slight change to the set tempera ture or adjusting the rate of heating or cooling of the passenger compartment fuel consump tion can be economized The outputs of the seat heater and the exterior mirror heating are also reduced ECO PRO potential The percentage of potential savings that can be achieved with the current configuration is dis played Display in the instrument cluster Display in the instrument display When ECO PRO mode is activated the display switches to a special configuration Some of the displays may differ from the display in the instrument cluster ECO PRO bonus range An extensi
89. 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 im pact and injure the abdomen The safety belt must not lie across the neck rub on sharp edges be routed over solid or breaka ble objects or be pinched Reduction of restraining effect Avoid wearing clothing that prevents the belt from fitting properly and pull the shoulder belt periodically to readjust the tension across your lap otherwise the retention effect of the safety belt may be reduced lt 51 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Adjusting Buckling the belt y 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 seat and front passenger seat The indicator lamp flashes or lights up Ti and a signal sounds Make sure that the safety belts are positioned correctly The safety belt reminder is active at speeds above approx 5 mph 8 km h It can also be ac tivated if objects are placed on the front pas senger seat Damage to safety belts In the case of strain caused by accidents or damage Have the safety belts including the safety belt tensioners rep
90. ady state Activate radio ready state gt When the ignition is switched off press ON OFF button on the radio gt When the engine is running press the Start Stop button Some electronic systems power consumers re main ready for operation Radio ready state switches off automatically gt After approx 8 minutes gt When the vehicle is locked using the central locking system gt Shortly before the battery is discharged completely so that the engine can still be started Starting the engine General information Enclosed areas Do not let the engine run in enclosed areas otherwise breathing of 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 arisk of dan ger Before leaving the vehicle with the engine run ning set the parking brake and place the trans mission in 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 is inadequately burned posing a risk of overheating and damage to the catalytic converter lt Do not wait for the engine to warm up while the vehicle remains stationary Start driving at
91. and roadside parking lamps 24 watt bulb PY lateral turn signal lamp Follow the general instructions on Lamps and bulbs refer to page 209 These lights feature LED technology Contact your service center in the event of a malfunction Accessing the bulbs Unscrew the cap remove it and change the bulb High beams Follow the general instructions on Lamps and bulbs refer to page 209 The illustration shows the left side of the engine compartment Remove the screws and fold down the cap Low beams Follow the general instructions on Lamps and bulbs refer to page 209 The illustration shows the left side of the engine compartment 55 watt bulb H7 Unscrew the cap remove it and change the bulb 211 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Mobility Replacing components 55 watt bulb H7 1 Fold open the cover in the engine compart ment 4 Remove the bulb and replace it 5 Insert the new bulb and attach the cover in the reverse order Xenon headlamps Notes Because of the long life of these bulbs the like linood of failure is very low Switching the lamps on and off frequently shortens their life 212 Ifa xenon 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 in cluding bulb replacemen
92. arately securing the trunk lid refer to page 39 Replacing the battery Unlocking Locking Trunk lid Panic mode headl courtesy delay feat mh ON General information The vehicle is supplied with two remote controls with keys 1 Take the integrated key out of the remote Every remote control contains a replaceable control battery The settings called up and implemented when 2 Push in the catch with the key arrow 1 the vehicle is unlocked depend onwhichremote 3 Remove the cover of the battery compart control is used to unlock the vehicle Personal ment see arrow 2 Profile refer to page 31 4 Insert a battery of the same type with the In addition information about service require positive side facing upwards ments is stored in the remote control Service 5 Press the cover closed data in the remote control refer to page 206 30 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Opening and closing Controls Ay Takethe used battery to a recycling cen ter or to your service center New remote controls You can obtain new remote controls from your service center Loss of the remote controls Lost remote controls can be blocked by your service center Emergency detection of remote control It is possible to switch on the ignition or start the engine in situations such as the following gt Interference of radio transmission to remote control by external sources gt Disc
93. are automatically dimmed Photocells are used for control in the Interior rear view mirror refer to page 56 Interior rearview mirror Reducing the blinding effect From behind when driving at night turn the knob Interior rearview mirror automatic dimming feature The concept te Photocells are used for control gt Inthe mirror glass gt On the back of the mirror Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Adjusting Controls Functional requirement Power steering wheel adjustment For proper operation gt Keep the photocells clean gt Donotcover the area between the inside rearview mirror and the windshield Steering wheel General information i The steering wheel can be adjusted in four di Do not adjust while driving rections Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving otherwise an unexpected movement _ could result in an accident lt Storing the position Seat mirror and steering wheel memory refer to page 54 Manual steering wheel adjustment iz Steering wheel heating 1 Fold the lever down 2 Move the steering wheel to the preferred height and angle to suit your seating posi Switching on off non Press the button 3 Fold the lever back gt On the LED lights up gt Off the LED goes out 57 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Controls Transporting children safely Transporting children safely Vehi
94. area moves along with the vehicle in the direction of the steering angle and changes with the vehicle speed As the vehicle speed in creases the area becomes longer and wider for example The yellow symbol is displayed when a AN person is detected in the central area Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Controls Safety arrow 1 immediately in front of the vehicle The yellow symbol is displayed when a person detected in the extended area arrow 2 is moving from the right or left to the central area Acute warning The red symbol is displayed and a signal sounds You are requested to intervene immediately by braking or making an evasive maneuver Display in the Head up Display The warning is displayed simultane iit ously in the Head Up Display and on the Control Display The displayed symbol can vary with the people detected For people located in the central area the distance to the person is indicated by the size of the symbol System limits Basic limits System operation is limited in situations such as the following gt Onsteep hills in steep depressions or in tight curves gt When the camera is dirty or the protective glass is damaged gt In heavy fog rain or snowfall At very high external temperatures Limits of pedestrian detection Animals are not detected by the pedestrian de tection function even if they are clearly visible in the image Limited ped
95. argo area can be enlarged by folding down the rear seat backrest The rear seat backrest is divided into two parts at a ratio of 60 to 40 The sides can be folded down separately or to gether Notes 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 injury or damage may result Locking the backrest Before driving with passengers in the rear of the vehicle make sure that the backrests are engaged and thus locked in place Otherwise the restraining effect of the safety belts may be limited in an accident lt Opening Move the front seats to an upright position Before folding down the rear backrests ensure that the front seats are moved forward 159 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Controls Interior equipment slightly and are in an upright position Other Closing wise the head restraint and screen could be 1 Return the rear seat backrest to the upright damaged lt seating position and engage it 1 Unlock the belt lock of the center safety belt Ensure that the lock is securely en in the rear using the latch plate of another gaged safety belt Make sure that the lock engages properly 2 Insert the latch plate at the end of the belt when folding bac
96. ated functions and systems General information 3 Place the fuel cap in the bracket attached to Refuel promptly 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 lt Fuel cap Opening 1 Briefly press the rear edge of the fuel filler flap Closing 1 Fit the cap and turn it clockwise until you clearly hear a click 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 A message is displayed if the cap is loose or missing lt Manually unlocking fuel filler flap In the event of an electrical malfunction for ex ample 182 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Refueling Mobility 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 fuel may escape causing harm to the environment and damaging the vehicle lt Handling fuels Obey safety regulations posted at the gas station 183 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Mobility Fuel Fuel Vehicle equipment All standard country specific and optional
97. ation 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 The manufacturer of your vehicle recom mends that you use only wheels and tires that have been approved for your particular vehicle model For example despite having the same official size ratings variations can lead to body contact and with it the risk of severe accidents The manufacturer of your vehicle cannot evalu ate non approved wheels and tires to determine if they are suited for use and therefore cannot ensure the operating safety of the vehicle if they are mounted lt 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 New tires Due to technical factors associated with their manufacture tires do not achieve their full trac tion potential until after an initial breaking in pe riod 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 The manufacturer of your vehicle r
98. ational 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 Details on the service requirements refer to page 85 can be displayed on the Control Dis play Service data in the remote control Information on the required maintenance is con tinuously stored in the remote control Your service center will read out this data and suggest the right array of service procedures for your ve hicle Therefore hand your service specialist the re mote control that you used most recently 206 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 acti vated 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 Infor mation Booklet for US models and Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models for additional information on service requirements Maintenance and repair should be performed by
99. average values Press and hold the computer button on the turn signal lever Distance to destination The distance remaining to the destination Is dis played if a destination is entered in the naviga tion system before the trip is started The distance to the destination is adopted au tomatically 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 W 11 05am The time must be correctly set Speed limit detection Description of the speed limit detection refer to page 86 function Speed limit 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 89 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Controls Displays Displaying setting or changing the Resetting the trip computer limit 1 Vehicle Info 1 Settings 2 Trip computer 2 Speed 3 Reset all values are reset 3 Warning at Automatically reset all values are reset LEZA Speed approx 4 hours after the vehicle comes to a TA standstill Warning at 6km h O Warning E3 Trip computer Select current speed 1 17 26 Depart q EE i i 1 54 std Duration 118 km Distance 7 81 100km Cons 65 2 km h Speed 4 Turn the controller until the desired limit is displayed 5 Press the
100. axle steering If the status indicating that snow chains are in use Is activated the rear axle steering Is deacti vated automatically At speeds above 30 mph 50 km h the rear axle steering Is activated again even though snow chains are in use 199 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Mobility Engine compartment Engine compartment Vehicle equ pment is also described that is not available in a vehicle e g because of the selected optional equip py 2 oncald COUN Spe clue ANA OPENA ment or country variant This also applies for described in this chapter Therefore equipment Important features in the engine compartment 1 Vehicle identification number 4 Jump starting positive terminal 2 Jump starting negative terminal 5 Oil filler neck 3 Washer fluid reservoir 6 Coolant reservoir Hood If you are unfamiliar with the statutory guide lines have any work on the vehicle performed Opening the hood 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 Working in the engine compartment Never attempt to perform any service or repair operations on your vehicle without the necessary professional technical training 200 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Engine compartment Mobility Never reach into the engine compartment Closing the hood Never reach into the interm
101. button repeatedly to select a 4 DA program gt Upper body region gt Upper body region and footwell gt Footwell Air flow manual To be able to manually adjust the air flow switch off the AUTO program first Press the left or right side of the button i decrease or increase air flow The selected air flow is shown on the display of the automatic climate control 152 Switching the system on off Switching off Press and hold the left button Switching on Press any button except gt Left side of Air volume button gt Seat heating Maximum cooling Press the button MAX A C The system is set to the lowest tem perature maximum air flow and recirculated air mode Air flows out of the vents for the upper body re gion Open them for this purpose Air is cooled as quickly as possible gt At an external temperature of approx 32 FIO C gt When the engine is running Parked car ventilation The concept The parked car ventilation ventilates the vehicle interior and lowers its temperature if necessary The system can be switched on and off directly or by using two preset switch on times It re mains switched on for 30 minutes Operation can be performed via iDrive Parked car ventilation Using the preset switch on time or when oper ated directly any external temperature Open the vents to allow air to flow out Switching on off directly 1 Settings Online
102. c 106 Because the possible driving distance depends on how the vehicle is used during the trip the actual distance may be smaller or greater de pending 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 prop erties 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 con tinue driving and contact your service center lt Collision warning with braking function The concept If the vehicle is equipped with Active Cruise Control with Stop amp Go the collision warning is controlled via the cruise control radar sensor The system issues a two phase warning of a danger of collision at speeds above approx 10 mph 15 km h The time of these warnings may vary depending on the current driving sit uation The collision warning is available even if cruise control has been deactivated Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Safety Controls It responds to moving objects that are within the detection range of the radar system When the
103. ce 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 interrupted or distance control is deactivated be cause the accelerator is being pressed a vehicle was not detected amp Distance control is deactivated be cause the accelerator is being pressed a vehicle was detected Rolling bars the detected vehicle has driven away Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Driving comfort Controls 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 E The conditions are not adequate for op erating the system The system was deactivated but applies the brakes until you actively assume control by pressing on the brake pedal or accelerator The vehicle symbol flashes red and an E acoustic signal sounds You are requested to intervene by brak ing or making an evasive maneuver Displays in the Head up Display The information from Active Cruise Control can also be displayed in the Head up Display Adjusting the Head up Display refer to page 14
104. ching the wipers on off and brief wipe Do not switch on the wipers if frozen Do not switch on the wipers if they are fro zen onto the windshield otherwise the wiper blades and the windshield wiper motor may be damaged lt 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 lt 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 69 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Controls Driving Switching off and brief wipe Press the wiper levers down The lever automatically returns to its initial po sition when released gt Brief wipe press down once gt Toswitch off normal wipe press down once gt To switch off fast wipe press down twice Rain sensor The concept 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 leve
105. chnical refer to Safety 7 Moisture in headlamp 210 Monitor refer to Control Dis play 16 Mounting of child restraint fix ing systems 58 Multifunctional instrument display 78 Multifunction steering wheel buttons 12 N Navigation see user s manual for Navigation Entertain ment and Communication Neck restraints front refer to Head restraints 52 Neck restraints rear refer to Head restraints 53 New wheels and tires 197 Night Vision with pedestrian detection 110 No Passing Information 86 Nylon rope for tow starting towing 221 O OBD Onboard Diagnos tics 207 Obstacle marking backup camera 137 Octane rating refer to Gaso line quality 184 Odometer 84 Office see user s manual for Navigation Entertainment and Communication Oil 202 Oil adding 203 Oil additives 203 Oil change 203 Oil change interval service re quirements 85 Oil filler neck 203 Oil types alternative 203 Oil types approved 203 Old batteries disposal 216 Onboard Diagnostics OBD 207 Onboard monitor refer to Control Display 16 Onboard vehicle tool kit 209 Opening closing from in side 37 Opening closing via door lock 36 Opening closing with remote control 34 Opening the trunk lid with no touch activation 41 Operating concept iDrive 16 Optional equipment standard equipment 6 Outside air refer to Automatic recirculated air control 149 Overheating of engine refer to Coolant temperature 84 Overtakin
106. ck on the driver s door Opening and closing from the inside Locking and unlocking Pressing the buttons 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 Unlocking and opening gt Either unlock the doors together using the button for the central locking system and then pull the door handle above the armrest or gt Pull the door opener twice individually on each door the first time unlocks the door the second time opens it Automatic locking The setting is stored for the remote control cur rently in use 1 Settings 2 Doors key 3 Select the desired function gt Lock if no door 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 Doors Automatic Soft Closing To close the doors push lightly It is closed automatically Danger of pinching Make sure that the closing path of the doors is clear otherwise injuries may result Trunk lid Opening During opening the trunk lid pivots back and up Ensure that adequate clearance is available be fore opening 37 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Opening and closing Opening from the outside gt Press the button on the trunk lid Press the button on the remote co
107. cle equipment All standard country specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter Therefore equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle e g because of the selected optional equip ment 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 provided in accordance with the age weight and size of the child otherwise there is an increased risk of in jury 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 lt 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 deactivated Au 58 tomatic deactivation of front passenger airbags refer to page 100 D
108. con trol 94 Automatic Hold 67 Automatic locking 37 Automatic recirculated air control 149 Automatic Soft Closing doors 37 Automatic tailgate 38 Automatic transmission with Steptronic 72 AUTO program automatic cli mate control 148 AUTO program intensity 148 Auto Start Stop function 64 Average fuel consumption 89 Average speed 89 Axle loads weights 231 Backrest curvature refer to Lumbar support 49 Backup camera 135 Band aids refer to First aid kit 218 Bar for tow starting tow Ing 221 Battery replacement vehicle battery 215 Battery replacement vehicle remote control 30 Battery vehicle 215 Belts safety belts 51 Beverage holder cu pholder 164 Blinds sun protection 44 BMW Assist see user s manual for Navigation Enter Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Everything from A to Z Reference tainment and Communica tion BMW Homepage 6 BMW Internet page 6 BMW Maintenance Sys tem 206 Bonus range ECO PRO 178 Bottle holder refer to Cu pholder 164 Brake assistant 118 Brake assistant adaptive 118 Brake discs breaking in 170 Brake force display 116 Brake lamps brake force dis play 116 Brake lamps bulb replace ment 214 Brake lights adaptive 116 Brake pads breaking in 170 Braking notes 171 Breakdown assis tance 217 218 Breaking in 170 Brightness of Control Dis play 92 Bulb replacement 209 Bulb replacement front 210 Bulb rep
109. contact with a vehicle the collision warning is delayed to avoid misleading warnings Warning stages Prewarning This warning is issued for example when there is the impending danger of a collision or the dis tance to the vehicle ahead is too small Acute warning Warning of the imminent danger of a collision when the vehicle approaches another vehicle at a relatively high differential speed Switching the warning function on off Press the button IES gt On the LED lights up gt Off the LED goes out The state is stored for the remote control cur rently in use Setting the warning time The These settings have no effect on the time of the warning with which Active Cruise Control ACC prompts the driver to intervene or brake 1 Activate collision warning 2 Activate the desired warning time on the Control Display The selected channel is stored for the remote control currently in use 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 maneu ver Bb D Adapting your speed and driving style The display does not relieve the driver of the responsibility to adapt hi
110. cult to detect Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 For safety reasons when driving at speeds above approx 3 mph 5 km h and in low ambient light the image is only displayed when the low beams are switched on A still image is displayed at regular intervals for a fraction of a second The pedestrian detection and warning system only operates in darkness and only when a heat image is displayed Warm objects that are similar in shape to human beings are detected by the system People detected by the system are displayed with a slight yellow hue Under good ambient conditions the pedestrian detection system operates within a range of ap prox 50 ft 15 m to approx 330 ft 100 m Environmental influences can limit the availabil ity of pedestrian detection If pedestrian detection is not available a symbol is displayed in the heat image This symbol disappears when the function be comes available again Ar frrairra If the system detects a person in a defined area in front of the vehicle and if there is the danger of collision with this person a warning symbol appears on the Control Display and in the Head up Display Although both the shape and the heat radiation are analyzed false warnings cannot be ruled out The warning area in front of the vehicle is divided into two areas Central area 1 directly in front of the vehicle Expanded area 2 to the right and left The entire
111. d Context help Owner s Manual to the temporarily selected function The relevant information can be opened directly 25 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Ataglance GE lEu E Integrated Owner s Manual in the vehicle Opening via the iDrive To move directly from the application on the Control Display to the options menu OPTION Press the button or move the controller to the right repeatedly until the Options menu is displayed 2 Display Owner s Manual Opening when a Check Control message is displayed Directly from the Check Control message on 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 OPTION Press the button or move the controller 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 26 Programmable memory buttons General information The Owner s Manual can b
112. d General information The glass sunroof and the sliding visor can be operated together or separately using the same switch 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 lt Take the remote control with you Take the remote control with you when leaving the vehicle so that children for example cannot operate the roof and injure themselves lt Tilting the glass sunroof Push switch upward briefly gt The closed roof is tilted and the sliding visor opens slightly gt The opened roof closes until it is in its tilted position The sliding visor stays completely open Opening closing the sliding visor gt Press the switch in the de sired direction to the resist ance point and hold it there The sliding visor moves while the switch is being held gt Press the switch in the desired direction past the resistance point The sliding visor moves automatically Pressing the switch again stops the motion Opening closing the glass sunroof When the sliding visor is open proceed as de scribed under Sliding visor 45 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Controls Opening and closing Opening closing the glass sunroof and sliding visor together Briefly press the switch twice in gt
113. d or DSC is deactivated gt DSC is actively controlling stability HDC is activated Maintaining storing the current speed Press the rocker switch while the system is in terrupted 132 When the system is switched on the current speed is maintained and stored as the desired speed It is displayed in the soeedometer and briefly displayed in the instrument cluster Displays in the speedometer refer to page 133 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 sys tem 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 other wise there is the danger of an accident occur ring 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 in creases 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 maximum of 5 mph 10 km h Max adjustable speed 140 mph 230 km h Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Dr
114. d for optimum driving comfort note the pressure val ues in the tire inflation pressure table refer to page 186 and adjust as necessary 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 185 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Mobility Wheels and tires Tire inflation pressure values up to Tire size Pressure specifications 100 mph 160 km h in bar PSI 528i Front 245 35 R20 2 4 35 95 Y XL RSC _ 2 9 42 Tire size Pressure specifications Rear in bar PSI 275 30 R20 97 Y XL Specifications in h i h i f beg bar PSI with cold Compact wheel Speed up to a max of sires E T 135 90R 17104 50 mph 80 km h M 4 2160 225 55R1797VM 2 2 32 2 4135 S A S RSC 528i xDrive 225 55 R 1797 HM S RSC Tire size Pressure specifications in bar PSI 245 45R18100V 2 4 35 2 66 38 PEEN M S XL A S RSC Specifications in i i h ET bar PSI with cold 245 40 R 1998 V M va S XL A S RSC ep e amp 245 45 R 18 96 Y RSC 225 55R17 97VM 2 4 35 2 6 38 245 45 R 18 100 V S A S RSC M S XL RSC 225 55 R 17 97 H M S RSC Front 245 45 R18 2 4 35 96 Y RSC A 245 45R18 100V M i S XL A S RSC Rear 275 40 R 18 99 Y 245 40 R 19 98 V M RSC S XL A S RSC 245 45 R 18 96 Y Front 245 40R19 2 4 35 RSC 94 Y RSC i 2 6138 245 45R18100VM Rear S X
115. d is between 35 mph 55 km h and 45 mph 70 km h When switching on the system below this speed a message appears in the in strument cluster The steering wheel begins vibrating gently in the event of warnings The time of the warning may vary depending on the current driving situation The system does not provide a warning if the turn signal is set before leaving the lane Notes 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 steering wheel as you may lose control of the vehicle At a glance Button in the vehicle we Lane departure warning 4 Camera The camera is located near the base of the mir ror Keep the windshield in the area behind the in terior rear view mirror clean and clear Switching on off YA Press the button 4 b gt On the LED lights up gt Off the LED goes out The state is stored for the remote control cur rently in use 113 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Controls Safety Display in the instrument cluster gt Lines system is activated E gt Arrows at least one lane marking was detected and warnings can be issued Display in the instrument display gt 4 gt Issued warning If you leave the lane and if a lane marking has been detected the st
116. d off or if the function for defrosting or defogging the windows is active a gt Thumbwheel for continuous opening and closing of the vents arrow 1 gt Lever for changing the air flow direction ar row 2 AUTO program AUTO Press the button Air flow air distribution and tempera ture are controlled automatically Depending on the selected temperature AUTO intensity and outside influences the air is di rected to the upper body and into the footwell The cooling function is switched on automati cally with the AUTO program 151 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Controls Climate control Intensity of the AUTO program With the AUTO program switched on automatic control of the air flow and air distribution can be adjusted Press the left or right side of the button decrease or increase the intensity The selected intensity is shown on the display of the automatic climate control Temperature The automatic climate control achieves this temperature as quickly as possible if necessary by using the maximum cooling or heating ca pacity and then keeps it constant Turn the wheel to set the desired temperature Avoid rapidly switching between different tem perature settings The automatic climate control will not have sufficient time to adjust the set temperature Manual air distribution The air distribution can be adjusted to individual needs Mae Press the
117. d tires 528i xDrive Without high speed tuning feature Tire size Pressure specifica tions in bar PSI KERRO Q gt Specifications in bar PSI with cold tires Tire size Pressure specifications in bar PSI REREAD Specifications in bar PSI with cold tires oi gt gt e 225 55R1797HM 2 8 41 3 3 48 S RSC 225 55R1797VM 2 41 35 S A S RSC 225 55 R 17 97 H M S RSC 245 45 R 18 100 V M S XL A S RSC 245 40 R 19 98 V M S XL A S RSC 245 45 R 18 96 Y RSC 245 45 R 18 100 V M S XL RSC Front 245 45 R 18 96 Y RSC _ Rear 275 40 R 1899 Y RSC 2 4135 Front 245 40 R 19 2 5 36 2 91 42 2 41 35 245 45 R 18 96 Y RSC 245 45 R 18 100 V M S XL RSC Front 245 45 R18 96 Y RSC Rear 275 40 R 18 99 Y RSC Front 245 40 R 19 94 Y RSC Rear 275 35 R 19 96 Y RSC Front 245 35 R 20 95 Y XL RSC Rear 2 81 41 2 8 41 2 9 42 2 8 41 3 0 44 3 3 48 94 Y RSC Rear 275 35 R 19 96 Y RSC Front 245 35 R 20 95 Y XL RSC Rear 275 30 R20 97 Y XL RSC 2 6 38 2 4135 3 0 44 Compact wheel Speed up to a max of T135 90R17104M 50 mph 80 km h 4 2160 With high speed tuning feature 192 275 30 R 20 97 Y XL RSC Compact wheel Speed up to a max of T 135 90R17104 20 mph 80 km h M 4 2160 5351 xDrive Without high speed tuning feature Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Wheels and tires Mobility T
118. dition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Controls Driving comfort The pathway line is dependent on the cur rent steering angle and is continuously ad justed with the steering wheel movement P7 Parking aid lines Turning circle and pathway lines are displayed System limits Top View cannot be used in the following situa tions 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 these situations 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 relatively late from the driver s seat To improve visibility two cameras in the front of the vehicle 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 accident could re sult from road users or objects located outside the picture area of the Side View cameras lt 140 At a glance Button in the vehicle o Side View Cameras Two cameras integrated in the bumpers capture the image The two camera lenses are located on the sides of the bumper
119. down the wipers if wiper bladeshave Lamps and bulbs not been installed this may damage the wind shield lt Notes Lamps and bulbs make an essential contribution 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 209 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Mobility Replacing components Danger of burns Only change bulbs when they are cool 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 affected to prevent short circuits To avoid possible injury or equipment damage when replacing bulbs observe any instructions provided by the bulb manufacturer lt Do not perform work bulb replacement on xenon headlamps Have any work on the xenon lighting system in cluding 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 lt 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 ho
120. e gt Spatially shaped markings can be shown in when in transmission position R the backup camera image gt Help you to estimate the space required Their colored steps match the markings of the when parking and maneuvering on level PDC This simplifies estimation of the distance roads to the object shown gt Aredependenton the current steering angle and are continuously adjusted to the steer Parking using pathway and turning ing wheel movements circle lines 1 Position the vehicle so that the turning circle Turning circle lines lines lead to within the limits of the parking space gt Can be shown in the backup camera image gt Show the course of the smallest possible 2 Turn the steering wheel to the point where turning circle line gt Only one turning circle line is displayed when the steering wheel is turned 137 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Controls Driving comfort Display settings Brightness With the backup camera switched on 1 Select the symbol 2 Turn the controller until the desired setting is reached and press the controller Contrast With the backup camera switched on 1 Select the symbol 2 Turn the controller until the desired setting is reached and press the controller System limits Detection of objects High protruding objects such as ledges may not be detected by the backup camera Top View The concept Top View assists yo
121. e generated in the exhaust system Do not remove the heat shields installed and never apply undercoating to them When driv ing standing at idle and while parking take care to avoid possible contact between the hot ex haust system and any highly flammable materi als such as hay leaves grass etc Such contact could lead to a fire and with it the risk of serious personal injury as well as property damage Do not touch hot exhaust pipes otherwise there is the danger of getting burned lt Climate control windshield The marked area is not covered with heat re flective coating Use this area for garage door openers devices for electronic toll collection etc Climate control laminated tinted safety glass The vehicle glass provides full protection against the harmful effects of UV radiation on the skin Mobile communication devices in the vehicle Mobile communication devices in the ve hicle It is advised that you do not use mobile commu nication devices e g mobile phones inside the Driving tips vehicle without connecting them directly to the external antenna Otherwise the vehicle elec tronics and mobile communication devices can interfere with each other In addition there is no assurance that the radiation generated during transmission will be discharged from the vehicle interior lt Hydroplaning On wet or slushy roads a wedge of water can form between the tires and road surface T
122. e human eye lt Ata glance Camera ATA ee The camera is located near the base of the mir ror Keep the windshield in the area behind the in terior rear view mirror clean and clear Switching on off 1 Settings Displays 2 Info display 3 Speed limit information If speed limit detection is switched on it can be displayed on the info display in the instrument cluster via the onboard computer No Passing Information is displayed together with activated speed limit information Display The following is displayed in the instrument cluster Speed limit detection P Current speed limit Speed limit detection is not avail pa able Speed limit detection can also be displayed in the Head up Display No Passing Information gt 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 may not be fully functional and may provide incorrect information in the following situations gt In heavy fog rain or snowfall gt When signs are concealed by objects 87 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Controls Displays gt When driving very close to the vehicle in front of you gt When driving toward bright lights When the windshield behind the interior rearview mirror is fogged over dirty or cov
123. e stored on the pro grammable memory buttons and called up di rectly Storing 1 Owner s Manual Select via the iDrive 2 g i l8 Press the desired button for more than 2 seconds Executing Press the button The Owner s Manual is displayed im mediately Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Integrated Owner s Manual in the vehicle Ataglance a glance 27 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 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 Integrated key All standard country specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter Therefore equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle e g because of the selected optional equip ment or country variant This also applies for safety related functions and systems Remote control key Press the button on the back of the remote con trol arrow 1 and pull out the key arrow 2 Buttons on the remote control The integrated key fits the following locks gt Driver s door gt Storage compartment in the front center armrest The storage compartment contains a switch for sep
124. eactivating 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 restraint fixing system Installing child restraint fixing systems Before mounting If the rear seat backrests are adjustable Before mounting child restraint fixing systems return all of the rear seat backrests to the basic position Notes 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 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 100 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Transporting children safely Controls 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 restraint f
125. ead use the SOS button refer to page 217 in the vicinity of the interior mirror 23 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Ataglance EMeleluiasmme Voice activation system 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 When selecting the radio station use the standard pronunciation for the station name ideally as the name appears on the Control Display NOT FOR US lt e g Classic Radio station gt Keep the doors windows and glass sunroof closed to prevent noise interference gt Avoid making other noise in the vehicle while speaking 24 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Integrated Owner s Manual in the vehicle Ataglance a glance Integrated Owner s Manual in the vehicle Vehicle equipment All standard country specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter Therefore equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle e g because of the selected optional equip ment or country variant This also applies for safety related functions and systems Integrated Owner s Manual in the vehicle The integrated Owner s Manual can be dis played on the Control Display The equipment and functions that are in the vehicle are descri bed therein Com
126. ear reflector Turn signal outer brake tail and license plate lamps Follow the general instructions on lamps and bulbs refer to page 209 H i a vf These lights feature LED technology a l The illustration shows the position of the bulb in Contact your service center in the event of a the installed bulb holder malfunction Lamps in the trunk lid Access to the lamps 1 Remove the three screws using the screw driver from the onboard vehicle tool kit Squeeze the clips together and remove the bulb holder Press the bulb into the bulb holder turn coun terclockwise and remove Reversing lamp Follow the general instructions on lamps and bulbs refer to page 209 16 watt bulb W16W F Inside brake lamp Follow the general instructions on lamps and bulbs refer to page 209 21 watt bulb H21W The illustration shows the position of the bulb in the installed bulb holder 214 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Replacing components Mobility Squeeze the clips together and remove the bulb holder Pull out the bulb and replace it Changing wheels Notes 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 poi
127. ecommends winter tires for winter roads or at temperatures below 45 F 7 C Although so called all season M S tires do pro vide better winter traction than summer tires they do not provide the same level of perform ance as winter tires 197 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Mobility Wheels and 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 Youcan obtain this sign from the tire spe cialist or from your service center Maximum speed for winter tires Do not exceed the maximum speed for the winter tires otherwise tire damage and acci dents can occur lt 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 aflat tire Your service center will be glad to advise you Rotating wheels between axles The manufacturer of your vehicle advises against swapping wheels between the front and rear axles This can impair the handling characteristics 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 198 Run flat tires
128. ection for an external audio Fold up the cover device Center armrest For a description see the user s manual for Navigation Entertain Front ment and Communication A storage compartment is located in the center armrest between the front seats Rear The center armrest contains a storage compart a ment Folding down Press the button ee p Pull on the opener and fold the armrest forward 163 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Controls Storage compartments Opening To use as a storage compartment fold the insert back in Automatic transmission Front a Pull on the handle and fold open the cover Cupholders To open press on the cover Notes Rear Shatter proof containers and no hot In the front center armrest drinks Use light and shatter proof containers and do not transport hot drinks Otherwise there is the increased danger of injury in an accident Unsuitable containers Do not forcefully push unsuitable contain ers into the cupholders This may result in dam age lt The cupholder can be adjusted for three differ Manual transmission Front arte E ees To open press the button On the center console To reduce in size fold closed to the desired po sition To close fold all the way closed The cupholder must be closed before it can be opened fully To open press the button The insert folds out 1
129. ed Display in the following situations gt Awheel without TPM electronics is fitted have the service center check it if necessary gt Malfunction have the system checked by your service center gt TPM could not be fully reset Reset the sys tem again gt Disturbance by systems or devices with the same radio frequency after leaving the area of the disturbance the system automatically becomes active again Declaration according to NHTSA FMVSS 138 Tire Pressure Monitoring System 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 la bel you should determine the proper tire infla tion pressure for those tires As an added safety feature your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system TPMS that il luminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under in 104 flated 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 pressure Driving on a significantly under inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure Under inflation also reduces fuel eff
130. ed functions and systems For options and equipment not described in this Owner s Manual please refer to the Supple mentary Owner s Manuals On right hand drive vehicles some controls are arranged differently than shown in the illustra tions Status of the Owner s Manual The manufacturer of your vehicle pursues a pol icy of constant development that is conceived to ensure that our vehicles continue to embody the highest quality and safety standards In rare cases therefore the features described 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 appen dix of the printed quick reference for the vehicle Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Notes ss For your own safety Maintenance and repairs Advanced technology e g the use of modern materials and high performance electronics re quires suitable maintenance and repair meth ods 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 For your own safety use genuine parts and ac cessories approved by BMW When you pur chase accessories tested and approved b
131. ed 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 depends on how the vehicle is used during the trip the actual distance may be smaller or greater de pending 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 prop erties 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 con tinue driving and contact your service center lt 103 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Controls Safety Message when the system was not reset A Check Control message is displayed The system detected a wheel change but was not reset Warnings regarding the current tire inflation pressure are not reliable Check the tire inflation pressure and reset the system Malfunction The yellow warning lamp flashes and rf then lights up continuously A Check Control message is displayed No flat tire can be detect
132. ed tire brands 197 Refueling 182 Remaining range 85 Remote control key 30 Remote control malfunc tion 36 Remote control universal 154 Replacement fuse 216 Replacing parts 209 248 Replacing wheels tires 197 Reporting safety defects 8 RES button 127 Reserve warning refer to Range 85 Reset Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 102 Residual heat automatic cli mate control 149 Retaining straps securing cargo 1 4 Retreaded tires 197 Reversing lamp bulb replace ment 214 Roadside parking lamps 94 Roller sunblinds 44 Roll stabilization refer to Adaptive Drive 121 Roll stabilization refer to Dy namic Drive 121 RON gasoline quality 184 Roof load capacity 231 Roof mounted luggage rack 174 Rope for tow starting tow Ing 221 RSC Run Flat System Compo nent refer to Run flat tires 198 Rubber components care 225 Run flat tires 198 S Safe braking 171 Safety 7 Safety belt reminder for driv er s seat and front passenger seat 52 Safety belts 51 Safety belts care 225 Safety Package refer to Active Protection 116 Safety switch windows 44 Safety systems airbags 98 Saving fuel O Screen refer to Control Dis play 16 Screwdriver 209 Screw thread for tow fit ting 221 Seat belts refer to Safety belts 51 Seat heating front 50 Seat heating rear 50 Seating position for chil dren 58 Seat mirror and steering wheel memory 54 Seats 47 Seat ventilation front 50 Selection
133. ediate spaces or gaps in the engine compartment Otherwise there is risk of injury e g from rotating or hot parts lt 1 Pull the lever 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 imme diately and close it securely Danger of pinching Make sure that the closing path of the hood is clear otherwise injuries may result lt Danger of injury when the hood is open There is a danger of injury from protruding parts when the hood is open lt 201 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Mobility Engine oil Engine oll Vehicle equipment All standard country specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter Therefore equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle e g because of the selected optional equip ment or country variant This also applies for safety related functions and systems General information Engine oil consumption depends on driving style and driving conditions e g if your driving style is very sporty engine oil consumption will be considerably greater Therefore regularly check the engine oil level after refueling Checking the oil level electronically Status display The concep
134. ediately after the vehicle comes to a standstill briefly press the brake pedal forcefully gt Then press the brake pedal with normal braking force 65 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Controls Driving Activating deactivating the system manually Using the button gt LED comes on Auto Start Stop function is deactivated The engine is started during an automatic engine stop 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 Automatic transmission the transmission position P is engaged automatically 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 66 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 The concept The parking brake is used to prevent the vehicle from rollin
135. eering wheel begins vi brating Symbol red system is activated Symbol green at least one lane marking was detected and warnings can be issued 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 worn poorly visible merging diverging or multiple lane markings such as in construction areas gt When lane markings are covered in snow ice dirt or water In tight curves or on narrow lanes When the lane markings are covered by ob jects gt When driving very close to the vehicle in front of you 114 gt When driving toward bright lights When the windshield behind 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 mon itor the area behind and next to the vehicle at speeds above approx 30 mph 50 km h The system indicates whether there are vehicles in the blind spot arrow 1 or approaching from behind on the adjacent lane arrow 2 The lamp in the exterior mir
136. eference Short commands of the voice act system Short commands of the voice act system Vehicle equipment To have the available spoken instructions read out loud Voice commands All standard country specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter Therefore equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle e g because of the selected optional equip The following short commands are valid for ve hicles with voice activation system They do not work in equipment packages with which only the mobile phone can be operated by voice activa Settings on the Control Display Open the time and date Open the language and units Open the speed limit Open the light Open the door lock Open the profiles 234 ment or country variant This also applies for Hom safety related functions and systems General information Instructions for voice activation system refer to page 22 Adjusting Vehicle Function Command Open the main menu Main menu Open the options gt Options Open the settings Settings Info display of the instrument cluster Info Display gt Control display Time and date gt Language and units Speedk Lighting lt Door locks Profiles lt Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Short commands of the voice act system Woa Open the Driving Mode menu Driving modex Open the ECO
137. ehicle during the parking procedure Watch the parking space and parking procedure closely and intervene if necessary otherwise there is the danger of an accident Changes to the parking space Changes to the parking space after it was measured are not taken into account by the sys tem 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 141 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Driving comfort Therefore 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 vehicle 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 Requirements 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 gt When parking in parking spaces on the driv er s side the corresponding turn signal must be set Suitable parking space gt Gap between two objects with a minimu
138. ent is also described that is not available in a vehicle e g because of the selected optional equip ment 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 en gine 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 unnecessary electronic systems power consumers The ignition switches off automatically gt When the vehicle is locked if the low beams are switched on 62 gt Shortly before the battery is discharged completely so that the engine can still be started 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
139. erature AUTO program AUTO Press the button Air flow air distribution and tempera ture are controlled automatically Depending on the selected temperature AUTO intensity and outside influences the air is di rected to the windshield side windows upper body and into the footwell The cooling function refer to page 149 is switched on automatically with the AUTO pro gram 148 At the same time a condensation sensor con trols the program so as to prevent window con densation as much as possible Intensity of the AUTO program With the AUTO program switched on automatic control of the air flow and air distribution can be adjusted amp x Press the left or right side of the button i decrease or increase the intensity The selected intensity is shown on the display of the automatic climate control Air flow manual To be able to manually adjust the air flow switch off the AUTO program first amp Press the left or right side of the button i 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 Defrosting windows and removing condensation Press the button Ice and condensation are quickly re moved from the windshield and the front side windows The air flow can be adjusted when the program IS active If the windows are fogged ove
140. 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 network gt When passing buses or trucks with a speed sticker If the traffic signs are non conforming During calibration of the camera immedi ately after vehicle shipment Selection lists in the instrument cluster The concept No One But You V Rock n Roll Boy Shine A Light The following can be operated using the buttons and the thumbwheel on the steering wheel gt Current audio source gt Redial on telephone gt Activation of the voice activation system 88 Activating a list and adjusting the setting 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 thumbwheel Computer Indication in the info display The information from the on board computer is shown in the info display in the instrument cluster 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 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Displays Controls Infor
141. ers etc In this case open or close the vehicle using the buttons on the 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 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 gt Changes in the vehicle tilt e g during at tempts to steal a wheel or when towing the Car gt Interruptions in battery voltage The alarm system briefly indicates tampering gt By sounding an acoustic alarm gt By switching on the hazard warning system gt By flashing the high beams Arming and disarming the alarm system General information When you lock or unlock the vehicle either with the remote control Comfort Access or at the door lock the alarm system is armed or disarmed at the same time Door lock and armed alarm system Unlocking via the door lock will trigger the alarm on some country specific versions In order to terminate this alarm unlock vehicle with the remote control or switch on the ignition 42 if necessary by emergency detection of the re mote control Trunk lid and armed alarm system The trunk lid can be opened using the remote control even if the alarm system is armed Press the button on the remote control for approx 1 second After the trunk lid is closed it is loc
142. est 39 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Controls Opening and closing gt Trunk lid secured arrow 1 gt Trunk lid not secured ar row 2 t Slide the switch into the arrow 1 position This secures the trunk lid and disconnects it from the central locking system Al S 6 a When the center armrest is locked the trunk lid cannot be opened This is beneficial when the vehicle is parked us ing valet service The infrared remote control can be handed out without the key Emergency unlocking Pull the handle inside the cargo area The trunk lid unlocks Comfort Access The concept The vehicle can be accessed without activating the remote control All you need to do is to have the remote control with you e g in your jacket 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 gt Convenient closing 40 gt Unlocking of the trunk lid separately gt Open trunk lid with no touch activation gt Starting the engine Functional requirements gt There are no external sources of interfer ence nearby gt Tolock 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
143. estrian detection gt People who are fully or partially covered es pecially when their heads are covered gt People who are not in an upright position e g lying down 112 gt Cyclists on unconventional bicycles e g recumbent bicycles gt After physical damage to the system e g after an accident No display on the rear screen The image from Night Vision with people detec tion cannot be displayed on the rear screen Activation deactivation Press the button Display Night Vision with pedestrian detection is not available on the rear screen Adjustments via the iDrive With Night Vision switched on 1 Activate Night Vision with pedestrian detec tion 2 Press the controller 3 Open the desired menu item gt Brightness gt Contrast gt ZX Pedestrian detection The settings are stored for the remote control currently in use Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Safety Camera Rain dirt snow or ice can impair camera oper ation The camera is automatically heated when the external temperatures are low The camera is automatically cleaned together with the headlamps Clean the lens refer to page 226 Lane departure warning The concept Starting at a specific speed this system alerts you when the vehicle on streets with lane mark ings is about to leave the lane Depending on the country specific version of the vehicle the spee
144. f personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation 207 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Mobility Maintenance To read data recorded by an EDR special equip ment is required and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed In addition to the vehicle manu facturer 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 208 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Replacing components Mobility Replacing components Vehicle equipment Replacing the wiper blades 1 To change the wiper blades fold up refer to All standard country specific and optional page 71 the wiper arms equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter Therefore equipment 2 Fold up the wipers is also described that is not available in a vehicle e g because of the selected optional equip ment or country variant This also applies for safety related functions and systems Onboard vehicle tool kit ttf 3 Position the wiper blade in a horizontal po sition 4 Remove the wiper blade toward one side The onboard vehicle tool kit is located in a fold down cover in the trunk lid Unscrew the wing nut to open Wiper blade replacement General information Lamp and bulb replacement Do not fold down the wipers without wiper blades Do not fold
145. ff the alarm press any button Switching on the headlamp courtesy delay feature Briefly press the button on the remote control A The duration can be set in the Control Display Opening the trunk lid Press the button on the remote control for approx 1 second 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 be fore opening In some vehicle equipment variants the trunk lid can only be opened using the remote control if the vehicle was unlocked first To avoid locking yourself out of the vehicle do not place the remote control into the cargo area The trunk lid is locked again as soon as it is pushed closed Confirmation signals from the vehicle 1 Settings 2 Doors key 3 Deactivate or activate the desired confirma tion signals gt Acoustic sig lock unlock gt Flash when lock unlock Retrieving the seat mirror and steering wheel settings The driver s seat exterior mirror and steering wheel positions selected last are stored for the currently used remote control 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 objects damaged when
146. g prohibitions 86 P Paint vehicle 224 Panic mode 35 Parallel parking assistant 141 Park Distance Control PDC 133 Parked car ventilation 152 Parked vehicle condensa tion 172 Parking aid refer to PDC 133 Parking assistant 141 Parking brake 66 Parking lamps 93 Parking with Auto Hold 67 Passenger side mirror tilting downward 56 Pathway lines backup cam era 137 PDC Park Distance Con trol 133 Pedestrian detection refer to Night Vision 110 People detection refer to Night Vision 110 Personal Profile 31 Pinch protection system glass sunroof 46 Pinch protection system win dows 44 Plastic care 225 247 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Reference Everything from A to Z Power failure 215 Power sunroof glass 45 Power windows 43 Pressure tire air pres sure 185 Pressure warning FTM tires 104 Profile refer to Personal Pro file 31 Programmable memory but tons iDrive 20 Protective function glass sun roof 46 Protective function win dows 44 Push and turn switch refer to Controller 16 R Radiator fluid 205 Radio operated key refer to Remote control 30 Radio ready state 63 Radio see user s manual for Navigation Entertainment and Communication Rain sensor 70 Rear automatic climate con trol 151 Rear axle steering 121 Rear lamps 213 Rear socket 158 Rearview mirror 55 Rear window defroster 149 Recirculated air mode 149 Recommend
147. g when it is parked Setting Pull the switch The LED lights up The indicator lamp lights up red The parking brake is set Lower lamp indicator lamp in Canadian models 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 vehi cle for example by turning the steering wheel in the direction of the curb lt While driving Use while driving serves as an emergency brak ing function Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Driving Pull the switch and hold it The vehicle brakes hard while the button is being pulled The indicator lamp lights up red a signal PARK sounds and the brake lamps light up Lower lamp indicator lamp in Canadian models If the vehicle is braked to a speed of approx 2 mph 3 km h the parking brake remains set Releasing With the ignition switched on O Manual transmission Press the switch while the brake or clutch is pressed Automatic transmission Press the switch while the brake is pressed or transmission position P is engaged The LED and indicator lamp go out The parking brake is released Automatic Release in cars with automatic transmission For automatic release operate the accelerator pedal The LED and indicator lamp go out Subject to the following requirements the park
148. g 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 Snow chain detection The concept When using snow chains you should set whether you are driving with or without snow chains via the iDrive The snow chain detection system supports you by automatically showing the detected state on the Control Display When snow chains are in use the rear axle steer ing of the Integral Active Steering is deactivated automatically At speeds above the maximum permitted speed with snow chains of 30 mph 50 km h the rear axle steering is activated again automatically Activating the status 1 Settings 2 Tire chains 3 Tire chains installed Automatic detection If functioning properly gt Snowchains are mounted The setting is not activated J After you drive a short distance a Check Control message is shown and the state is activated automatically Confirm the automatic activation gt Snow chains are not mounted The setting is activated FY At speeds above 30 mph 50 km h a Check Control message is displayed Deactivate the status manually If not functioning properly gt Snowchains are mounted The setting is not activated J A Check Control message is not displayed The automatic detection system is malfunc tioning Activate the status manually Activating deactivating rear
149. h beam Assistant 95 High beams 69 High beams low beams refer to High beam Assistant 95 Hill Descent Control HDC 120 Hills 172 Hill start assistant refer to Drive off assistant 118 Hints 6 Holder for beverages 164 Homepage 6 Hood 200 Horn 12 Hotel function trunk lid 39 Hot exhaust system 171 HUD Head Up Display 145 Hydroplaning 171 Ice warning refer to External temperature warning 84 Icy roads refer to External temperature warning 84 Identification marks tires 194 Identification number refer to Important features in the en gine compartment 200 iDrive 16 Ignition key refer to Remote control 30 Ignition off 62 Ignition on 62 Indication of a flat tire 102 105 Individual air distribution 148 245 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Reference Everything from A to Z Individual settings refer to Personal Profile 31 Inflation pressure tires 185 Inflation pressure warning FTM tires 104 Info display refer to Com puter 88 Initialization Integral Active Steering 122 Initialize Tire Pressure Moni tor TPM 102 Initializing Flat Tire Monitor FTM 105 Instrument cluster 75 Instrument cluster electronic displays 77 Instrument display multifunc tional 78 Instrument lighting 97 Integral Active Steering 121 Integrated key 30 Integrated universal remote control 154 Intensity AUTO program 148 Interior equipment 154 Interior lamps 97 Interior lamps
150. harged battery in the remote control gt Interference of radio transmission by mobile devices in close proximity to the remote control gt Interference of radio transmission by charger while charging items such as mobile 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 in case of emergency detection of remote control f Automatic transmission if a corresponding Check Control message appears hold the re mote control as shown against the marked area on the steering column and press the Start Stop button within 10 seconds while pressing the brake Manual transmission if a corresponding Check Control message appears hold the remote con trol as shown against the marked area on the steering column and press the Start Stop button within 10 seconds while pressing the clutch pedal Personal Profile The concept You can set several of your vehicle s functions to suit your personal needs and preferences gt The settings are automatically saved in the profile currently activated gt The remote control used is detected when the vehicle is unlocked and the stored profile is called up gt Your personal settings will be recognized and called up again even if the vehicle has been used in the meantime by someone else with another remote control The individual settings are stored for three Per sonal Prof
151. he current speed Cruise control can be used Switching off Deactivated or interrupted system If the system is deactivated or interrupted actively intervene by braking and if necessary with evasive maneuvers otherwise there is the danger of an accident occurring lt If switching off the system while stationary press on the brake pedal at the same time I Press the button gt If active press twice gt If interrupted press once 126 The displays go out The stored desired speed and distance are deleted Interrupting the system 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 the clutch pedal is depressed gt When transmission position D is disen gaged gt When DTC Dynamic Traction Control is ac tivated or DSC is deactivated When DSC is actively controlling stability 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 lit tle traffic without road edge line markings gt Ifthe radar sensor is dirty Maintaining storing the speed 7 Press the button Or SET Press the rocker switch while the system is in terrupted When the system is switched
152. he knob gt When the ignition is switched 3 off the time external temper ature and odometer are dis played gt When the ignition is switched on the trip odometer is reset External temperature External temperature warning If the indicator drops to 37 F 3 C a signal sounds A Check Control message is dis played 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 increased 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 format refer to page 91 Date The date is displayed in the in RRL strument cluster Setting the date and date format refer to page 91 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Displays Controls Range After the reserve range is reached W 79 mis 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
153. he operating instructions 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 lt Wash your vehicle frequently particularly in win ter Intense soiling and road salt can damage the ve hicle Automatic car washes Notes Note the following 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 70 to avoid unintentional wiper activa tion gt Insomecases an unintentional alarm canbe triggered by the interior motion sensor of the alarm system Follow the instructions 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 in a car wash take the following steps Manual transmission Release the parking brake Drive into the car wash Shift to neutral Switch the engine off e i Switch
154. her optimize traction and driving dynamics 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 HDC Hill Descent Control The concept HDC is a downhill driving assistant that auto matically controls vehicle speed on steep down hill gradients Without applying the brakes the vehicle moves at slightly more than walking speed Hill Descent Control can be activated at speeds below approx 22 mph 35 km h When driving downhill the vehicle reduces its speed to ap prox walking speed and then keeps its speed constant As long as there is active braking the system is on standby The system does not brake the ve hicle during this time Use HDC in low gears or in transmission position D or R only Increasing or decreasing vehicle speed Specify desired speed in the range from approx 4 mph 6 km h to approx 15 mph 25 km h using the rocker switch of the cruise control on the steering wheel Vehicle speed can be changed by lightly accelerating 120 gt Press up the rocker switch to the point of resistance the speed increases gradually gt Press up the rocker switch past the point of resistance the speed increases while the rocker switch is pressed gt Press down the rocker switch to the point of resistance the speed decreases gradually gt Press down the rocker switch past the point of resistance when dr
155. hicle 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 3 Transmission display 4 Variable displays In addition an acoustic signal may be output and a text message may appear on the Control Dis play 81 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Displays Instrument display Vs N The indicator and warning lamps can light up in a variety of combinations 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 Overview indicator warning lamps Symbol Function or system Turn signal Parking brake PAR Parking brake in Canadian models Automatic Hold Front fog lamps High beams High beam Assistant Parking lamps headlamp control Ete ted ee 8 NO U lt oO Tl O O 5 O 3 ie lt 0p or MO Active Cruise Control Vehicle detection Active Cruise Control Cruise control DD Lane departure warning N NY 7 Pag DSC Dynamic Stability Control DSC Dynamic Stability Control or DTC Dynamic Traction Control Tire Pressure Monitor Flat Tire Monitor Safety belts Airbag system Steering system Emissions Emissions in Canadian models Hl Q
156. hing on a Press the button once for each ventila tion level The highest level is active when three LEDs are lit If when the seat ventilation is turned on the Max imum Cooling function is activated the seat ventilation automatically switches to the highest level When the Maximum Cooling function is switched off the unit switches back to the pre viously set level After a short time the system automatically moves down one level in order to prevent ex cessive cooling Switching off mje 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 Notes Always make sure that safety belts are being worn by all occupants before driving away Although airbags enhance safety by providing added protection they are not a substitute for safety belts gt The shoulder strap s anchorage point will be correct for adult seat occupants of every build if the seat is correctly adjusted gt The two outer safety belt buckles integrated into the rear seat are for passen gers sitting on the left and right gt The center rear seat belt buckle is solely in tended for the center passenger 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
157. his 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 Drive though calm water 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 Adhere to water depth and speed limita tions Do not exceed this water depth and walking speed otherwise the vehicle s engine the elec trical systems and the transmission may be damaged lt Braking safely Your vehicle is equipped with ABS as a standard feature Applying the brakes fully is the most effective way of braking in situations when this is neces Sary The vehicle maintains steering responsiveness You can still avoid any obstacles with a minimum of steering effort 171 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Driving tips Pulsation of the brake pedal and sounds from the hydraulic circuits indicate that ABS is in its active mode Objects in the area around 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 Do not place additional floor mats o
158. ia 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 Multimedia lt The medium last played is played back 4 C D 5 gt C D drive 6 gt Track e g CD track 4 Via short command Playback of the CD can also be started via a short command 1 Switch on the Entertainment sound output if necessary Press the button on the steering wheel 3 gt C D drive track e g CD track 4 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 an nouncements from the system are issued in an abbreviated form On the Control Display Settings Language Units Speech m eS Select the setting i Speech mode Standard Short Adjusting the volume Turn the volume button while giving an instruc tion 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 control currently in use Notes on Emergency Requests Do not use the voice activation system to initiate an Emergency Request In stressful situations the voice and vocal pitch can change This can unnecessarily delay the establishment of a te lephone connection Inst
159. iciency and tire tread life and may affect the vehicle s handling and stopping ability Please note that the TPMS is not a sub stitute 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 indicator to indicate when the system is not operating prop erly The TPMS malfunction indicator is com bined with the low tire pressure telltale When the system detects a malfunction the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then re main continuously illuminated This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start ups as long as the malfunction exists When the mal function 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 replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the re placement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly FTM Flat Tire Monitor The concept The system does not measure the actual infla tion pressure in the tires It detects a pressure loss i
160. iles and one guest profile Transmitting the settings Your personal settings can be taken with you to another vehicle equipped with the Personal Pro file function For more information contact your service center Transmission takes place via gt The USB interface in the center armrest onto a USB device 31 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Controls Opening and closing Profile management Opening the profiles A different profile can be called up than the one associated with the remote control currently in use 1 Settings 2 Profiles i Speed fo Settings _ Climate Lighting Doors key Profiles Rear controls 3 Select a profile The profile that is opened is assigned to the re mote control currently in use Renaming profiles 1 Settings 2 Profiles The current profile is selected 3 Open Options 4 Rename current profile WY Rome ss LY Split screen ili Switch off control display Profile settings Display Owner s Manual Reset current profile Rename current profile aa E amp Display user list at startup 32 Resetting profiles The settings of the active profile are reset to their default values 1 Switch on the ignition 2 Settings 3 Profiles The current profile is selected 4 Open Options 5 Reset current profile Importing profiles Existing settings and contacts are overwritte
161. ility is limited during cor nering 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 always 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 se cured on other parts of the vehicle Tow fitting ried in the vehicle It can be screwed in at the front or rear of the BMW It is located in the con tainer on the inside of the trunk lid 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 gt Avoid lateral loading of the tow fitting e g do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting Otherwise damage to the tow fitting and the ve hicle can occur Screw thread Push out the cover by pressing on the top edge 221 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Mobility Breakdown assistance 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 e
162. ing and closing the vents continuously arrows 3 Ventilation levels gt Draft free ventilation Thumbwheel arrow 3 in level the air current is fanned out gt Maximum air flow Thumbwheel arrow 3 in level the air is partially fanned out and partially bundled This maximizes the air supply gt Direct ventilation Thumbwheel arrow 3 in level the air is bundled and can be directed to a specific point 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 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Climate control Controls Ventilation in rear center Rear automatic climate j f control At a glance gt Thumbwheels to vary the temperature ar row 1 Toward blue colder ia Toward red warmer Temperature gt Lever for changing the air flow direction ar AUTO program row 2 Vent settings Air flow AUTO intensity Display gt Thumbwheels for continuous opening and closing of the vents arrow 3 Maximum cooling Lateral ventilation Seat heating 50 NOo AWD Switching the rear automatic climate control on off 1 Settings 2 Climate 3 Rear climate control The rear automatic climate control is not opera tional if the automatic climate control is switche
163. ints refer to page 52 gt Airbags refer to page 98 Seats General information 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 con trol could lead to an accident 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 Semi electrically adjustable seats At a glance Thigh support Tilt Forward backward Lumbar support Height Backrest O 0O A QHN Tilt 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 en gages properly 47 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Adjusting Forward backward Z lt Se n i A Fi 7 i gt lt PP PY Te 4 N oa Pull the lever and slide the seat in the desired direction After releasing the lever move the seat forward or back slightly to make sure it engages prop erly Height 7 Move the button in the required direction Backrest Electrically adjustable seats At a glance Lumbar support Backrest width Shoulder su
164. ion Switching off the engine 1 Engage transmission position P with the ve hicle stopped 2 Press the Start Stop button The engine is switched off The radio ready state is switched on 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 a traffic congestion or at traffic lights The ignition remains switched on The engine starts again automatically for driving off Certain vehicle components may experience additional wear as a result of this system Automatic mode The Auto Start Stop function is operational after each engine start 64 This function is activated at speeds faster than about 3 mph approx 5 km h Engine stop The engine is switched off automatically during a stop under the following conditions 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 Automatic transmission gt The selector lever isin transmission position D gt The brake pedal remains pressed while the vehicle is stationary or the vehicle is held by Automatic Hold 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 display indicates that the Auto Start
165. ire damage If there are indications of tire damage re duce your speed immediately and have the wheels and tires checked right away otherwise there is the increased risk of an accident Drive carefully to the next service center or tire shop If necessary have the vehicle towed Otherwise tire damage can be life threatening for vehicle occupants and other traffic partici pants 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 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Wheels and tires Mobility Recommended tire brands Changing wheels and tires Mounting Information on mounting tires Have mounting and balancing performed only by a service center or tire specialist If this work is not carried out properly there is the danger of subsequent damage and related safety hazards lt Wheel and tire combination Information on the correct wheel tire combina tion and rim versions for your vehicle can be ob tained from your service center Incorrect wheel and tire combinations impair the function of a variety of systems such as ABS or DSC Using a tire size other than the size originally fit ted can significantly affect fuel consumption To maintain good handling and vehicle re sponse use only tires with a single tread con figur
166. ire size Pressure specifications Tire size Pressure specifications in bar PSI in bar PSI Specifications in bar Specifications in PSI with cold tires i f R f ip bar PSI with cold i f f ip tires _ e 245 45R18 100VM 2 5 36 2 91 42 245 45R1896Y 2 8 41 3 3 48 S XL A S RSC RSC 245 40 R 19 98 VM 225 55 R 17 97 H M S XL A S RSC S RSC 245 45 R 18 96 Y 245 45 R 18 100 V RSC M S XL RSC 2295 99 R 17 37 HM Front 245 45R18 2 81 41 cannes 96 Y RSC 2 8 41 245 45R 18 100VM Rear S XL RSC 275 40 R 1899 Y Front 245 45R18 2 51 36 RSC 96 Y RSC 2 5136 Front 245 40R19 2 8 41 Rear 94 Y RSC 7 320 44 275 40 R 18 99 Y Pe RSC 275 35 R 19 96 Y Front 245 40R19 2 4135 RSC 94 Y RSC 2 6 38 Front 245 35 R20 2 9 42 Rear 95 Y XL RSC _ 33148 275 35 R 19 96 Y Rear RSC 275 30 R 20 97 Y Front 25 36 XL RSC 245 35 R2095 YXL _ 3 0 44 Compact wheel Speed up to a max of Rear T 135 990 R 17 104 50 mph 80 km h 275 30 R 20 97 Y XL M 4 2160 Compact wheel Speed up to a max of T135 90R17104M 20 mph 80 km h 550i xDrive 4 2160 Without high speed tuning feature With high speed tuning feature 193 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Mobility Wheels and tires Tire size Specifications in bar PSI with cold tires 245 45 R 18 100 V M S XL A S RSC 245 40 R 19 98 V M S XL A S RSC 245 45 R 18 96 Y RSC 245 45 R 18 100 V M S XL RSC Front 245 45 R1896 Y RSC Rear 275 40 R 1
167. is displayed switch on the backup camera via the iDrive refer to page 139 Switching on the backup camera via the iDrive With Top View switched on R Rear view camera The backup camera image is displayed The set ting is stored for the remote control currently in use Display Visual warning The approach of the vehicle to an object can be shown on the Control Display When the distance to an object is small ared bar is shown in front of the vehicle as it is in the PDC display The display appears as soon as Top View is ac tivated If the backup camera image was selected last it again appears on the display when reverse gear is selected To switch to Top View Ry Rear view camera Select the symbol on the Control Display The setting is stored for the remote control cur rently in use Brightness With Top View switched on 1 Brightness 2 Turn the controller until the desired setting is reached and press the controller Contrast With Top View switched on 1 Contrast 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 Thevariable green pathway line assists you in assessing the amount of space actually needed to the side of the vehicle 139 Online E
168. is not ensured and damage may occur lt Displaying the cruising range 1 Settings 2 Info display 3 Additional indicators The range is displayed in the instrument cluster Current fuel consumption Displays the current fuel con sumption You can check whether you are currently driving in an efficient and environmen tally friendly manner Displaying the current fuel consumption 1 Settings 2 Info display 3 Additional indicators The bar display for the current fuel consumption is displayed in the instrument cluster Energy recovery iy A 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 Display Service in 5600 mis 12 2009 The current service require ments can be read out from the remote control by the service specialist The driving distance or the time to the next scheduled mainte nance is displayed briefly after the ignition is switched on With TeleService data regarding the service status or legally mandated inspections of your vehicle are automatically transmitted to your service center before the service due date Detailed information on service requirements More information on the scope of service re quired can be displayed on the Control Display 1 Vehicle Info 2 Vehicle status 3 Gol Service required
169. is opened with the ignition switched off the exterior lighting is automati cally switched off at these switch settings Parking lamps Switch position D Q the vehicle lamps light up on all sides e g for parking Do not use the parking lamps for extended pe riods otherwise the battery may become dis charged and it would then be impossible to start the engine When parking it is preferable to switch on the one sided roadside parking lamps refer to page 94 Low beams Switch position ZD with the ignition switched on the low beams light up Welcome lamps When parking the vehicle leave the switch in position ZD or 40 the parking and interior lamps light up briefly when the vehicle is un locked Activating deactivating 1 Settings 2 Lighting 3 Welcome lights Lighting Pathway light s Os O Triple turn signal O Daytime running lamps GY Welcome lights rently in use 93 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Controls Lamps Headlamp courtesy delay feature The low beams stay lit for a short while after the ignition is switched off if the lamps are switched off and the headlamp flasher is switched on Setting the duration 1 Settings 2 Lighting 3 Pathway light s amp Lighting Pathway light s Os O Triple turn signal O Daytime running lamps O Welcome lights 4 Set the duration The setting is stored for the remote control c
170. ise streaking may cause loss of visibility and wiper noise when the windshield wipers are operated 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 dan gerous 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 affect the vehicle s paintwork Tailor the frequency and extent of your car care to these influences Aggressive substances such as spilled fuel oil grease or bird droppings must be removed im mediately to prevent the finish from being al tered 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 To guard against discoloration such as from clothing provide leather care roughly every two months Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Care Mobility Clean light colored leather more frequently be cause soiling o
171. isplay Brightness e YS Turn the controller The brightness is adjusted When the low beams are switched on the Rotation is set The setting is stored for the remote control cur rently 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 images from being displayed Therefore have the special windshield replaced by a service center only brightness of the Head up Display can be addi tionally influenced using the instrument lighting refer to page 97 The setting is stored for the remote control cur rently in use Adjusting the height 1 Settings 2 Head Up Display 3 Height 4 Turn the controller The height is adjusted The setting is stored for the remote control cur rently in use Setting the rotation 1 Settings 2 Head Up Display 3 Rotation 4 Turn the controller 146 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Climate control Controls Climate control Vehicle equipment All standard country specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter Therefore equipment Automatic climate control is also described that is not available in a vehicle e g because of the selected optional equip ment or country variant This also applies for safety related functions and systems
172. isplay tires 101 Status information iDrive 19 Status of Owner s Manual 6 Steering Integral Active Steering 121 Steering wheel adjusting 57 Steering wheel heating 57 Steering wheel memory 54 Steptronic automatic trans mission 72 Stopping the engine 63 Storage compartment remote control 165 Storage compartments 162 Storage compartments loca tions 162 Storage tires 198 Storing the vehicle 226 Summer tires tread 196 Supplementary text mes sage 83 Surround View 135 Suspension settings 122 Switch for Dynamic Driving Control 122 Switch on times parked car ventilation 153 Switch refer to Cockpit 12 Symbols 6 T Tachometer 84 Tail and brake lamps 214 Tailgate 37 Tailgate automatic 38 Tailgate opening with no touch activation 41 Tailgate via remote control 35 Tail lamps 213 Tail lamps bulb replace ment 214 Technical changes refer to Safety 7 Technical data 230 Telephone see user s manual for Navigation Entertain ment and Communication Temperature automatic cli mate control 148 Temperature display external temperature 84 Temperature engine oil 84 Tempomat refer to Active Cruise Control 125 Terminal jump starting 219 Text message supplemen tary 83 Theft alarm system refer to Alarm system 42 Theft protection refer to Cen tral locking system 33 Thermal camera refer to Night Vision 110 Through loading system 159 Tilt alarm sensor 43 Time of arriva
173. ith cold tires 2 139 187 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Mobility Wheels and tires Tire size Pressure specifica Tire size Pressure specifications tions in bar PSI in bar PSI Front 245 40R1994 2 5 36 Front 245 35 R20 2 5 36 Y RSC 7 26 38 95 Y XL RSC 30 44 Rear 275 35 R 19 96 Rear 275 30 R20 97 Y RSC Y XL RSC Front 245 35R2095 2 6 38 Compact wheel Speed up to a max of Y XL RSC 2 9 42 T135 90R17104M 29 mph 80 km h Rear 275 30 R 20 97 4 2160 Y XL RSC 550i xDrive 5351 xDrive Tire size Pressure specifica Tire size Pressure specifications tions in bar PSI i IPSI geal Specifications in bar h i Hh I Specifications in bar i h Hh l PSI with cold tires PSI with cold tires C O i 245 45R18100VM 2 6 38 2 1139 245 45R18100VM 2 4 35 2 7139 S XL A S RSC S XL A S RSC 245 40 R 1998 V M 245 40 R 19 98 V M S XL A S RSC S XL A S RSC 245 45 R 18 96 Y 245 45 R 18 96 Y RSC RSC 245 45 R 18 100 V M 225 55 R 17 97 H M S XL RSC S R a ETON Front 245 45R 1896 2 6 38 S XL RSC en Ore Rear 275 40 R 18 99 Front 245 45 R18 2 4 35 Y RSC YR n soe 2 4135 Front 245 40R1994 2 6138 p Y RSC 2 7139 Rear 275 35 R 19 96 Front 245 40R19 2 4 35 Y RSC 94 Y RSC eaa RAOUE 2 6 38 Front 245 35R2095 2 7139 Pa Y XL RSC i 3 1145 Rear 275 30 R 20 97 Y XL RSC 188 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Wheels and tires Mobility Tire inflation
174. ituations preventative protection meas ures are automatically undertaken to minimize the risk in the event of an accident as much as possible Critical driving situations may include gt Full application of the brakes gt Severe understeering gt Severe oversteering If the vehicle includes the collision warning or collision warning with braking feature impend ing collisions with vehicles driving ahead or stopped in front of you can also be detected within the system s range Personal responsibility The system cannot serve as a substitute for the driver s personal judgment of the traffic situation The system may not always detect critical situations reliably and ina timely manner Adapt speed to traffic situation and drive alertly otherwise a risk to safety may result lt Function After the safety belt is buckled the front belts are automatically pretensioned once after the vehicle is driven is away In critical driving situations the following indi vidual functions become active as needed The front belts are automatically preten sioned Automatic closing of the windows Automatic closing of the glass sunroof Automatic Positioning of the backrest for the front passenger seat After a critical driving situation without an acci dent the front belts are loosened again All other systems can be restored to the desired setting Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Safety Cont
175. ity Roadside Assistance can be reached around the clock in many countries You can obtain assis tance there in the event of a vehicle breakdown Roadside Assistance The Roadside Assistance phone number can be viewed on the iDrive or a connection to Roadside Assistance can be established directly Phone see user s manual for Navigation Entertainment and Communication Jump starting Notes If the battery is discharged an engine can be started using the battery of another vehicle and two jumper cables Only use jumper cables with fully insulated clamp handles To prevent personal injury or damage to both vehicles adhere strictly to the following proce dure Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Breakdown assistance Mobility Do not touch live parts To avoid the risk of potentially fatal injury always avoid all contact with electrical compo nents while the engine is running lt Preparation 1 Check whether the battery of the other ve hicle has a voltage of 12 volts This informa tion can be found on the battery The body ground or a special nut acts as the 2 Switch off the engine of the assisting vehi battery negative terminal cle 3 Switch off any electronic systems power Connecting the cables consumers in both vehicles 1 Pull off the cap of the BMW starting aid ter Bodywork contact between vehicles minal Make sure that there is no contact be 2 Attach one ter
176. iving comfort Controls gt Pressing the rocker switch to the resistance point and holding it there accelerates or de celerates the vehicle without requiring pres sure on the accelerator After the rocker switch is released the vehicle maintains its final speed Pressing the switch beyond the resistance point causes the vehicle to ac celerate more rapidly Resuming the desired speed PRES 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 instrument cluster indicates whether the system Is switched on Desired speed a gt The marking lights up green A the system is active T A gt 7 F gt The marking does not light up the system is switched off The marking lights up or ange the system has been interrupted With instrument display the symbol is Er displayed in the soeedometer similarly to the mark for the desired speed Brief status display r a Selected desired speed If appears briefly on the display for Check Control messages it is possible that the system requirements for operation are currently not met PDC Park Distance Control The concept PDC supports you when parking Objects that you are approaching slowly in front of or behind your vehicle are indicated by gt Signal tones gt Visual display General information
177. iving forward the speed decreases to approx 6 mph 10 km h when reversing the speed decreases to ap prox 4 mph 6 km h Activating HDC Mm Press the button the LED above the but ton lights up Deactivating HDC Press the button again and the LED goes out HDC is automatically deactivated above approx 37 mph 60 km h Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Driving stability control systems Controls Display in the instrument cluster The selected speed is displayed in the soeedometer gt Green the system is actively braking the vehicle gt Orange the system is on standby Malfunction A message is displayed in the instrument clus ter HDC is not available e g due to elevated brake temperatures Adaptive Drive The concept Adaptive Drive includes the following systems gt Dynamic Drive refer to page 121 gt Dynamic Damping Control refer to page 121 The system increases driving stability and driv ing comfort Dynamic Drive The concept Dynamic Drive reduces the lateral inclination of the vehicle that occurs during rapid driving in curves or during quick evasive maneuvers Driving stability and driving comfort are in creased under all driving conditions Thesystem utilizes active stabilizer bars on the front and rear axles that react immediately to all driving situa tions Programs The system offers two different programs The programs can be selected
178. ixing system lt Seat position and height Before installing a child restraint fixing system move the front passenger seat as far back as possible and bring it up to medium height to ob tain the best possible position for the belt and to offer optimal protection in the event of an acci dent Do not change the seat position and height after this Child seat security p i uey E a j app a f j a A 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 3 Allow the belt webbing to be pulled in and pull it taut against the child restraint fixing system The safety belt is locked 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 Children Note Manufacturer s information for LATCH child restraint fixing systems To mount and use the LATCH child restraint fix ing systems observe the operating and safety information from the system manufacturer oth erwise the level of protection may be reduced lt Mounts for the lower LATCH anchors Correctly engage the lower LATCH an chors Make sure tha
179. k otherwise transported into the specially designated fixture on the cargo could enter the passenger compart rear window shelf 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 To secure cargo refer to page 174 with nets or draw straps the cargo area is fitted with lashing eyes 3 Push the corresponding head restraint down as far as it will go 4 Pull the corresponding lever in the cargo Ski bag area to release the rear seat backrest Capacity The ski bag can be used to transport up to four pairs of skis with a length of up to 6 ft 2 10 m or depending on the binding up to two snow boards with a length of up to 5 ft 1 60 m Preparing and loading the ski bag 1 Fold open the center armrest on the inside 2 Open the inside cover and cargo area by pressing the button 5 The unlocked rear seat backrest moves for ward slightly 3 Lay out the ski bag 6 Fold backrest forward 160 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Interior equipment 4 Load the ski bag If necessary wrap the sharp edges of the skis 5 Insert the tongue plate into the belt buckle 1 Pull the handle forward and lift the ski bag out 2 Close the cover in the cargo area
180. k lid can be opened with no touch activation using the re mote control you are carrying A sensor detects a directed foot motion in the center of the area at the rear of the car and the trunk lid opens During opening the trunk lid pivots back and up Ensure that adequate clearance is available be fore opening Do not touch vehicle With the foot motion make sure there is steady stance and do not touch the vehicle oth erwise there is a danger of injury e g from hot exhaust system parts 1 Position in the center behind the vehicle 2 Move foot in the direction of travel under neath the bumper and immediately back The hazard warning system flashes three times o A p The trunk lid opens regardless of whether it was previously locked or unlocked 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 41 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Controls Opening and closing Malfunction Comfort Access may not function properly if it experiences interference from external sources such as mobile phones metal objects overhead power lines transmission tow
181. ked and monitored again by the alarm system The haz ard warning system flashes once In some vehicle equipment variants the trunk lid can only be opened using the remote control if the vehicle was unlocked first Panic mode d Press the button on the remote control for at least 3 seconds Switching off the alarm gt Unlock the vehicle using the remote control gt With Comfort Access if you are carrying the remote control with you pull on the door handle 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 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Opening and closing Controls 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 sensor and tilt alarm sensor are not active gt The indicator lamp goes out after unlocking The vehicle has not been tampered with gt The indicator lamp flashes after unlocking until the engine Is started 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 Interior motion sensor The windows and glass sunroof must be closed for the system t
182. l The concept The DTC system is aversion of the DSC in which forward momentum is optimized The system ensures maximum forward momen tum on special road conditions e g unplowed snowy roads but driving stability is limited It is therefore necessary to drive with appropri ate caution You may find it useful to briefly activate DTC un der 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 Em Press the button TRACTION is displayed in the instru ment cluster and the indicator lamp for DSC OFF lights up Deactivating DTC l E Press the button again TRACTION and the DSC OFF indicator lamp go out e7 Indicator warning lamps When DTC is activated TRACTION is displayed in the tachometer 119 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Controls Driving stability control systems amp The indicator lamp lights up DTC Dy c namic Traction Control is activated xDrive xDrive is the all wheel drive system of your ve hicle Concerted action by the xDrive and DSC furt
183. l erated 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 When ECO PRO is activated cruise control is also set to a driving style that saves on fuel con sumption Notes Personal responsibility The system does not relieve the driver of the responsibility to adapt his or her speed dis tance and driving style to the traffic conditions You should drive attentively and intervene ac tively when necessary e g by braking or making an evasive maneuver otherwise there is danger of an accident lt Ata glance Buttons on the steering wheel 3 4 me 1 System on off interrupt Resume speed Store speed Reduce distance Store maintain change speed O 0O WN Increase distance 125 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Controls Driving comfort Radar sensor A dirty or covered sensor may hinder the detec tion 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 sen sor Switching on off and interrupting cruise control Switching on Er Press the button on the steering wheel The indicator lamps in the instrument cluster light up and the mark in the speedometer is set to t
184. l 89 Tire damage 196 Tire identification marks 194 Tire inflation pressure 185 Tire inflation pressure monitor refer to FTM 104 Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 101 Tires changing 197 Tires everything on wheels and tires 185 Tires run flat tires 198 Tire tread 196 Tone see user s manual for Navigation Entertainment and Communication Tools 209 Top View 138 Total vehicle weight 231 Tow fitting 221 Towing 220 Tow starting 220 Tow truck 220 TPM Tire Pressure Moni tor 101 Traction control 119 Transmission automatic 72 Transmission manual 71 Transporting children safely 58 Tread tires 196 Trip computer 90 Triple turn signal activa tion 69 Trip odometer 84 249 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Reference Everything from A to Z Truck for tow starting tow Ing 220 Trunk lid 37 Trunk lid automatic 38 Trunk lid emergency unlock ing 40 Trunk lid hotel function 39 Trunk lid opening with no touch activation 41 Trunk lid via remote con trol 35 Turning circle 231 Turning circle lines backup camera 137 Turn signals operation 68 Turn signals rear bulb re placement 214 U Unintentional alarm 43 Units of measure 92 Universal remote control 154 Unlock button automatic transmission 72 Unlocking locking from in side 37 Unlocking locking via door lock 36 Unlocking locking with remote control 34 Updates made after the edito rial deadline 6
185. lable with the engine stopped lt Brake disc corrosion Corrosion on the brake discs and contamination 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 con densation water develops that exits underneath the vehicle Therefore traces of condensed water under the vehicle are normal Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Loading Drivingtips tips Loading Vehicle equipment All standard country specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter Therefore equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle e g because of the selected optional equip ment or country variant This also applies for safety related functions and systems General information Overloading the vehicle To avoid exceeding the approved carrying capacity of the tires never overload the vehicle Overloading can lead to overheating and in creases the rate at which damage develops in side the tires This could
186. laced 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 52 Front 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 Adjusting the head restraint Correctly adjust the head restraints of all occupied seats otherwise there is an increased risk of injury in an accident lt Height Adjust the head restraint so that its center is ap proximately at ear level Distance Adjust the distance so that the head restraint is as close as possible to the back of the head Active head restraint In the event of a rear end collision with a certain severity the active head restraint automatically reduces the distance from the head Reduced protective function gt Do not use seat or head restraint cov ers gt Do not hang objects e g clothes hangers on the head restraints gt Only attach accessories approved by BMW to the seat or head restraint Otherwise the protective function of the active head restraint will be impaired and the personal safety of the occupants will be endangered lt Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Adjusting Adjusting the height manual head restraints mw B J Fig rr
187. lacement rear 213 Bulbs and lamps 209 Button RES 127 Button Start Stop 62 Bypassing refer to Jump starting 218 C California Proposition 65 Warning 7 Camera backup camera 136 Camera care 226 Camera Side View 140 Camera Top View 138 Can holder refer to Cu pholder 164 Car battery 215 Car care products 224 Care displays 226 Care vehicle 224 Cargo 173 Cargo area enlarging 159 Cargo area lid 37 Cargo area storage compart ments 165 Cargo straps securing cargo 1 4 Car key refer to Remote con trol 30 Carpet care 225 Car wash 223 Catalytic converter refer to Hot exhaust system 171 CBS Condition Based Serv ice 206 CD Multimedia see user s manual for Navigation Enter tainment and Communica tion Center armrest 163 Center console 14 Central locking system 33 Central screen refer to Control Display 16 Changes technical refer to Safety 7 Changing parts 209 Changing wheels 215 Changing wheels tires 197 Check Control 81 Children seating position 58 Children transporting safely 58 Child restraint fixing sys tem 58 Child restraint fixing system LATCH 59 Child restraint fixing systems mounting 58 Child safety locks 61 Child seat mounting 58 Child seats 58 Chrome parts care 225 Cigarette lighter 156 Cleaning displays 226 Climate control 147 Climate control wind shield 171 Clock 84 Closing opening from in side 37 Closing opening via door
188. lamp for the front pas senger airbags lights up This indicates that the child seat has been detected and the front pas senger airbags are not activated Strength of the driver s and front 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 Control Display Calibrating the front seats A corresponding message appears on the Con trol 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 disappears Ifthe message continues to be displayed repeat the calibration If the message does not disappear after a repeat 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 tire inflation pressure is measured in the four mounted tires The system notifies you if there is a significant loss of pressure in one or more tires Functional requirements The system must have been reset when the in flation
189. 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 vehi cle driving ahead of you is reliably detected the system requests that the driver intervene by braking and carrying out evasive maneuvers if necessary You must react yourself otherwise there is the danger of an accident occurring lt If a vehicle ahead of you unexpectedly moves into another lane from behind a stopped vehicle you yourself must react as the system does not react to stopped vehicles 130 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 There fore 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 considerable delay When approaching a curve the system may re act 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
190. layed 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 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 D 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 i if ar sF Date format 7 A v dd mm yyyy mm dd yyyy q b a f f The date format is stored Language Setting the language To set the language on the Control Display 1 Settings 2 Language Units 91 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Controls Displays 3 Language a c 7 L q Language Units fi Tar Si Deutsch Standard V100 km E e Ee E Speech m Consumption Distance Temperature 4 Select the desired language The setting is stored for the remote control cur rently in use Units of measure Setting the units of measure To set the units for fuel consumption route dis tance and temperature 1 Settings 2 Language Units 3 Select the desired menu item F Language Units Deutsch Standard 1100 km Language Speech m Consumption Distance km Temperature C
191. ld the bulb by its base lt Light emitting diodes LEDs Light emitting diodes installed behind a cover serve as the light source for controls display el ements and other equipment 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 other wise irritation of the retina could result lt 210 Headlamp glass Condensation can form on the inside of the ex ternal lamps in cool or humid weather When driving with the light 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 Front lamps bulb replacement Ata glance Halogen light High beams Parking lamps Low beams A ON Turn signal Xenon headlamps 1 Corner illuminating lamps 2 Parking lamp daytime running lights Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Replacing components Mobility 3 Low beams high beams Turn signal 4 Turnsignal Follow the general instructions on Lamps and bulbs refer to page 209 The illustration shows the left side of the engine n headlam Halogen headlamps compartment Parking lamps
192. le to drive at a constant 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 vehicle and cause an accident lt General information When ECO PRO is activated cruise control is also set to a driving style that saves on fuel con sumption Controls Ata glance System on off interrupt Resume speed Store speed mh WON Store maintain change speed Switching on The marking in the speedometer is set to the current speed Press the button on the steering wheel Cruise control can be used 131 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Controls Driving comfort Switching off Deactivated or interrupted system If the system is deactivated or interrupted 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 the system 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 sec onds or released while a gear is not en gaged The transmission position D is disengaged gt DTC Dynamic Traction Control is activate
193. 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 over head 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 displayed depending on the situation The system takes into account the information stored in the navigation system and also displays speed limits present on routes without signs Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 No Passing Information No Passing Information displays in the instru ment cluster the beginnings and ends of no passing zones detected by the camera The sys tem accounts for only the beginnings and ends of No Passing zones marked by signs No display is shown gt In countries where No Passing zones are primarily identified with road markings On routes without signage Where there are railroad crossings highway markings or other situations where no sig nage is present but passing would not be permitted Notes 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 th
194. line Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Wheels and tires Mobility Tire size Pressure specifications in bar PSI Front 245 35 R20 2 71 39 7 95 Y XL RSC 32 46 Rear 275 30 R 20 97 Y XL RSC Compact wheel Speed up to a max of T 135 90R 17104 90 mph 80 km h M 4 2160 5501 Without high speed tuning feature Tire size Pressure specifica tions in bar PSI RERA O Pe 245 45 R 18 100 VM 2 5 36 S XL A S RSC 245 40 R 19 98 V M S XL A S RSC 245 45 R 18 96 Y RSC 245 45 R 18 100 V M S XL RSC Front 245 45R1896 2 5 36 Y RSC 2 5136 Rear 275 40 R 18 99 Y RSC Specifications in bar PSI with cold tires 3 0 44 Tire size Pressure specifica tions in bar PSI Front 245 40R1994 2 5 36 Y RSC 2 6138 Rear 275 35 R 19 96 Y RSC Front 245 35R2095 2 6 38 Y XL RSC 2 9 142 Rear 275 30 R 20 97 Y XL RSC With high speed tuning feature Tire size Pressure specifications in bar PSI RERE R OD Specifications in bar PSI with cold tires 245 45 R 18 96 Y RSC 245 45 R 18 100 V M S XL RSC Front 245 45 R 18 96 Y RSC Rear 275 40 R 18 99 Y RSC Front 245 40 R 19 94 Y RSC Rear 275 35 R 1996 Y RSC Front 245 35 R 20 95 Y XL RSC Rear 275 30 R 20 97 Y XL RSC 2 9 142 3 2 46 2 91 42 2 9 142 2 9 142 3 2 46 2 9 142 3 2 46 191 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Mobility Wheels an
195. list in instrument cluster 88 Selector lever automatic transmission 72 Sensors care 226 Service and warranty 7 Service requirements Condi tion Based Service CBS 206 Service requirements dis play 85 Service Roadside Assis tance 218 Settings on Control Dis play 91 Settings storing for seat mir rors steering wheel 54 Shifting automatic transmis sion 72 Shifting manual transmis sion 71 Shift paddles on steering wheel 73 Short commands 234 Shoulder support 49 Side airbags 98 Side View 140 Signaling horn 12 Signals when unlocking 35 Sitting safely 47 Size 230 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Everything from A to Z Reference Ski bag 160 Slide tilt glass roof 45 Smallest turning circle 231 Smoker s package 156 Snow chains 198 Socket 158 Socket OBD Onboard Diag nostics 207 SOS button 217 Spare fuse 216 Speaker lighting 97 Specified engine oil types 203 Speed average 89 Speed limit detection on board computer 89 Speed limiter display 86 Speed Limit Information 86 Speed limit in the com puter 89 Split screen 20 SPORT program Dynamic Driving Control 123 Sport automatic transmis sion 73 SPORT program Dynamic Driving Control 123 Sport program transmis sion 73 Stability control systems 118 Start stop automatic func tion 64 Start Stop button 62 Start function during malfunc tion 31 Starting the engine 63 Status d
196. ll approx 30 mph 50 km h The state is stored for the remote control cur rently in use In tight curves or on narrow lanes gt Ifthe bumper is dirty or iced up or covered with stickers For US owners only The transmitter and receiver units comply with part 15 of the FCC Federal Communication Commission regulations Operation is governed by the following FCC ID gt NBGOO9014A Compliance statement 115 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Controls Safety 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 interfer ence and gt this device must accept any interference re ceived 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 Brake force display The concept gt During normal brake application the outer brake lamps light up gt During heavy brake application the inner brake lamps light up in addition Active Protection The concept The Active Protection safety package consists of systems that are independent of each other gt PreCrash gt PostCrash 116 PreCrash The concept With this system critical driving situations that might result in an accident can be detected above a speed of approx 19 mph 30 km h In in these s
197. lly 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 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 the transmission position is changed from D to N R or M S gt Automatic transmission the transmission position is changed from P to N D R or M S The vehicle begins rolling gt Fogging of the windows when the automatic climate control is switched on The vehicle battery charge is very low gt Excessive cooling of the passenger com partment when the heating is switched on gt Lowbrake vacuum pressure this can occur for example if the brake pedal is depressed a number of times in Succession Preventing an automatic engine stop with automatic transmission The concept To make it possible to drive away very quickly such as at an intersection the automatic engine stop can be actively prevented Preventing an engine stop using the brake pedal The engine stop can be actively prevented within one second after the vehicle comes to a standstill gt Imm
198. ly inform the Na tional Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to notifying BMW of North America LLC P O Box 1227 Westwood New Jersey 07675 1227 Telephone 1 800 831 1117 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 safe rcar gov or write to Administrator NHTSA 400 Seventh Street SW Washington DC 20590 You can also obtain other information about mo tor vehicle safety from http www 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 2 903 008 07 12 490 Notes PO Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Vehicle equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle e g because of the selected optional equip ment or country variant This also applies for safety related functions and systems
199. m length of approx 5 ft 1 5 m gt Minimum length of the gap own vehicle s length plus approx 4 ft 1 2 m gt Minimum depth approx 5 ft 1 5 m For parking procedure Closed doors 142 Ata glance Button in the vehicle Parking assistant Ultrasound sensors The ultrasounds sensors used to measure park ing spaces are located in the side turn signals To ensure full operability gt Keep the sensors clean and free of ice gt When using high pressure washers do not spray the sensors for long periods and main tain a distance of at least 12 in 30 cm Switching on off Switching on with the button Py Press the button The LED lights up The current status of the parking space search is indicated on the Control Display ey Parking assistant is activated automatically Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Driving comfort Switching on with reverse gear The parking procedure is active P D Steering control has been seized Shift into reverse The current status of the parking space search is indicated on the Control Display Activate Parking Assistant Select the symbol in the Control Display Status of the parking space search Switching off The system can be deactivated as follows gt DN Press the button gt Switch off the ignition Display on the Control Display Activating deactivating the system gt Gray arrow 1 parking space sea
200. mation at a glance Repeatedly pressing the button on the turn sig nal lever calls up the following information on the info display gt Range Average fuel consumption Average speed Date Speed limit detection VV VV OV 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 Display is inactive gt ECOPRO bonus range Adjusting the info display You can select what information from the on board computer is to be displayed on the info display of the instrument cluster 1 Settings 2 Info 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 This is calculated for the period during which the engine Is running The average fuel consumption is calculated on the basis of various distances 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
201. minal clamp of the positive tween the bodywork of the two vehicles other jumper cable to the positive terminal of the wise there is the danger of short circuits battery or to the corresponding starting aid terminal of the vehicle providing assistance Starting aid terminals 3 Attach the terminal clamp on the other end Connecting order of the cable to the positive terminal of the battery or to the corresponding starting aid Connect the jumper cables in the correct terminal of the vehicle to be started order otherwise there is the danger of injury from sparking 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 of the vehicle to be started Starting the engine Never use spray fluids to start the engine wa y The so called starting aid terminal in the engine compartment acts as the battery s positive ter 1 Start the engine of the assisting vehicle and minal let it run for several minutes at an increased idle speed 2 Start the engine of the vehicle being started in the usual way If the first starting attempt is not successful wait a few minutes before making another attempt in order to allow the discharged bat tery to recharge 219 Online Edition for Part n
202. mum 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 shiftup pull the selector lever rearwards 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 Not M550d xDrive 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 example 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 for Sport automatic transmission The shift paddles on the steering wheel allow you to shift gears quickly while keeping both hands on the steering wheel 73 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Controls Driving If the shift paddles on the steering wheel are used to shift gears in automatic mode the trans mission temporarily switches to manual mode If the shift paddles are not used and the vehicle is not accelerated for a ce
203. n with the imported profile Settings 2 Profiles 3 Import profile Profiles Import profile Export profile 4 USB interface refer to page 159 USB device Exporting profiles Most settings of the active profile and the saved contacts can be exported This can be useful for storing and opening per sonal settings e g if settings are accidentally changed or deleted Settings Profiles Export profile USB interface refer to page 159 USB device a ey e Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Opening and closing Controls Using the guest profile The guest profile can be used to make individual settings without affecting the three Personal Profiles This can be useful for drivers who are using the vehicle temporarily and do not have their own profile Settings Profiles The current profile is selected Open Guest af 2S YS Adjust the settings Note the guest profile cannot be renamed Display profile list during start The profile list can be displayed during each start for selecting the desired profile Settings Profiles Open Options gt p p sa Display user list at startup Personal Profile settings The following functions and settings can be stored in a profile More information on the settings can be found under gt Active Cruise Control collision warning gt Collision warning warning time last setting on off
204. n a tire by comparing the rotational speeds of the individual wheels while moving Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Safety Controls 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 Functional requirements The system must have been initialized when the tire inflation pressure was correct otherwise reliable signaling of a flat tire is not ensured In itialize the system after each correction of the tire inflation pressure and after every tire or wheel change 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 can not be detected Therefore check the tire infla tion pressure regularly The system could be delayed or malfunction in the following situations gt When the system has not been initialized gt When driving on a snowy or slippery road surface gt Sporty driving style slip in the drive wheels high lateral acceleration gt When driving with snow chains 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 l Flat Tire Monitor The status is displayed Initialization The initialization proce
205. n 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 suitable interior cleaner Clean the upholstery down to the seams using large sweeping motions Avoid rubbing the ma terial 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 Caring for special components Light alloy wheels Use wheel cleaner particularly during the winter months Do not use aggressive acidic strongly alkaline or abrasive cleaners or steam jets above 140 F 60 C follow the manufacturer s Instructions Chrome surfaces Carefully clean components such as the radiator grille or door handles with an ample supply of water possibly with shampoo added particu larly when they have been exposed to road salt Rubber components Aside from water treat only with rubber cleans ers When cleaning rubber seals do not use any sil icon 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 onl
206. n the Weather Band Weather band Switch on the Weather Band Weather band on Select a Weather Band station gt Select a weather channek Satellite radio Open the satellite radio gt Satellite radio lt Switch on the satellite radio gt Satellite radio Select a satellite radio channel gt Select satellite radio e g satellite radio chan nel 2 Stored stations Open the stored stations Presets Choose a stored station gt Select preset Select a stored station Preset lt e g stored station 2 CD multimedia CD DVD drive Select a track gt Track lt e g track 5 Or gt C D track e g CD track 5 Play back a CD gt C D lt Select a CD gt Select C D Select a CD and track gt C D track lt e g CD 3 track 5 Open the CD and Multimedia menus Multimedia 239 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 RGG Short commands of the voice act system CD and DVD gt C Dk Select a DVD gt D V D lt e g DVD 3 Display the entertainment details on a split gt Split screen entertainment details lt screen Music collection Search for music open a menu Music search Open the current playback gt Current playback Open the music collection gt Music collection Play back the music collection gt Music collection on Play back the most frequently played tracks gt Top fifty External devices Open the external devices
207. ndividual using any certified automotive part California Proposition 65 Warning California laws require us to state the following warning Engine exhaust and a wide variety of automobile components and parts including components found in the interior furnishings in a vehicle con tain or emit chemicals known to the State of Cal ifornia to cause cancer and birth defects and re productive 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 reproductive harm Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds 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 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 Rust Perforation Limited Warranty Federal Emissions System Defect Warranty Federal Emissions Performance Warranty VV VV California Emission Control System Limited Warranty Detailed information about these warranties is listed in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models or in the Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models Your vehicle has been specifically adapted
208. ne is stopped there is no power assist Consequently more force needs to be applied when braking and steer ing gt Larger steering wheel movements are re quired gt The towing vehicle must not be lighter than the vehicle being towed otherwise it will not be possible to control the vehicle response Tow truck Have your vehicle transported with a tow truck with a so called lift bar or on a flat bed Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Breakdown assistance Mobility Do not lift the vehicle Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or body and chassis parts otherwise damage may result 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 lt gt Switch on the hazard warning system de pending on local regulations gt If the 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 capab
209. ner s Manuals are located in the appen dix of the printed quick reference for the vehicle User s manual for Navigation Entertainment Communication The topics of Navigation Entertainment and Communication are described in a separate us er s manual which is also included with the on board literature Additional sources of information Should you have any questions your service center will be glad to advise you at any time Information on BMW e g on technology is available on the Internet bmwusa com Symbols FN Indicates precautions that must be followed precisely in order to avoid the possibility of per sonal injury and serious damage to the vehicle Marks the end of a specific item of informa tion Identifies Control Display texts used to se lect individual functions Refers to measures that can be taken to help protect the environment Symbols on vehicle components Ti Indicates that you should consult the rele vant section of this Owner s Manual for infor mation 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 availa ble in your vehicle e g because of the selected optional equipment or the country specific var iants This also applies for safety relat
210. ng attempts or the time taken for parking is exceeded A Check Control message is displayed Continuing 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 assistance in the following situations gt In tight curves Functional limitations The system may not be fully functional in the following situations gt When sensors are dirty or iced over gt In heavy fog rain or snowfall gt On bumpy road surfaces such as gravel roads Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Driving comfort Controls gt When leaves or snow has collected in the parking space Limits of ultrasonic measurement The detection of objects can reach the physical limits of ultrasonic measurement e g in the fol lowing circumstances gt With tow bars and trailer hitches gt With thin or wedge shaped objects gt With elevated protruding objects such as ledges or cargo gt With objects with corners and sharp edges With objects with a fine surface structure such as fences Low objects already displayed e g curbs can move into the blind area of the sensors before or after a continuous tone sounds High protruding objects such as ledges may not be detected The parking assistant may identify parking spaces that are not suitable for parking
211. ngine by jump starting refer to page 218 If the vehicle is equipped with a catalytic con verter only tow start while the engine is cold 1 Switch on the hazard warning system and comply with local regulations 2 Ignition refer to page 62 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 immediately press on the clutch pedal again 5 Stop at a suitable location remove the tow bar or rope and switch off the hazard warn ing system 6 Have the vehicle checked 222 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 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 equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle e g because of the selected optional equip ment or country variant This also applies for safety related functions and systems Car washes Notes 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 Ensure that a distance of at least 31 5 in ches 50 cm is maintained at all times Holding them too close or using excessively high pres sures or temperatures can cause damage or preliminary damage that may then lead to long term damage Follow t
212. ntrol for approx 1 second za gt With Comfort Access the trunk lid opens with no touch activation refer to page 41 Opening from the inside Push the button in the driver s footwell If the vehicle is stationary the trunk lid opens if it is not locked Closing Recessed grips in the interior trim of the trunk lid make it easier to pull down the lid Keep the closing path clear Make sure that the closing path of the trunk lid is clear otherwise injuries may result lt 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 remote 38 control is locked inside the vehicle when the trunk lid is closed Locking the vehicle Press the button on the inside of the trunk lid When the driver s door is closed the vehicle is completely locked Automatic tailgate operation Opening The trunk lid opens fully Ne 2 ae i gt Press the button on the exterior of the trunk lid gt Press the button on the remote S o control for approx 1 second Push the button in the driver s foot well gt Pax Pressing the button again stops the motion The opening procedure is likewise interrupted gt When starting the engine gt When the vehicle starts moving Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Opening and closing gt By pressing the button in the driver s fo
213. nts for the vehicle jack The jacking points for the vehicle jack are lo cated in the positions shown Vehicle battery Maintenance The battery is maintenance free i e the elec trolyte will last for the 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 lt After a battery replacement have the battery registered on the vehicle by your service center to ensure that all comfort functions are fully available and that any Check Control messages are no longer displayed Charging the battery Note Do not plug the charger into the socket Do not connect battery chargers to the factory installed sockets in the vehicle Doing so may result in damage to the vehicle Starting aid terminals In the vehicle only charge the battery via the starting aid terminals refer to page 219 in the engine compartment 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 mirror and steering wheel memory store the positions again gt Time update 215 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490
214. o 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Controls Opening and closing The window closes while the switch is held gt Pull the switch beyond the resistance point The window closes automatically Pressing the switch stops the motion Convenient operation refer to page 34 via the remote control Convenient closing refer to page 41 with Com fort Access Pinch protection system If the closing force exceeds a specific value as a window closes the closing action is interrupted 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 lt Closing without 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 Pullthe switch past the resistance point and hold it there Pinch protection is limited and the window reopens slightly if the closing force exceeds a certain value 44 2 Pull the swi
215. o 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Mobility Breakdown assistance 3 Let both engines run for several minutes 4 Disconnect the jumper cables in the reverse order Check the battery and recharge if necessary Tow starting and towing 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 aloading platform only otherwise damage may occur lt Tow truck 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 Manual transmission Observe before towing your vehicle Gearshift lever in neutral position 220 Towing When the parking brake is blocked The parking brake cannot be released manually Do not tow the vehicle with the parking brake blocked or the vehicle can be damaged Contact your service center lt 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 engi
216. o function properly Avoiding unintentional alarms The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor can be switched off together such as in the fol lowing 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 sensor 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 example cannot operate the power windows and injure themselves lt 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 again stops the motion Convenient opening refer to page 34 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 43 Online Edition for Part n
217. ocated at the side of the cargo area Lashing eyes To secure the cargo refer to page 174 there are lashing eyes in the cargo area 166 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Storage compartments Controls 167 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Driving tips This chapter provides you with information useful in dealing with specific driving and operating modes Driving tips PES 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 equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle e g because of the selected optional equip ment 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 engine and road speed gt For gasoline engine 4 500 rom and 100 mph 160 km h Avoid full throttle operation and use of the transmission s kickdown mode for the initial miles From 1 200 miles 2 000 km The engine and vehicle speed can gradually be increased Tires Due
218. ogramming 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 2 903 008 07 12 490 Interior equipment Controls rearview mirror The required distance de pends on the manual transmitter 4 Simultaneously press and hold the button of the desired function on the hand held trans mitter and the button to be programmed on the interior rearview mirror The LED on the interior rearview mirror will begin flashing slowly 5 Release both buttons as soon as the LED flashes more rapidly When the LED is flash ing faster this indicates that the button on the interior rearview mirror has been pro grammed If the LED does not flash faster after at least 60 seconds change the distance between the interior rearview mirror and the hand held transmitter and repeat the step Several more attempts at different distances may be necessary Wait at least 15 seconds be tween attempts Canada if programming with the hand held transmitter was interrupted hold down the interior rearview mirror b
219. olant level checked if necessary by your service center and add coolant as needed Note Depending on the engine installation the cool ant reservoir may be located on the opposite side of the engine compartment Coolant Checking 1 Let the engine cool 2 Turnthecap of the coolant reservoir slightly counterclockwise to allow any excess pres sure to dissipate and then open it The coolant level is correct if it lies between the minimum and maximum marks in the filler neck 4 Ifthe coolant is low slowly add coolant up to the specified level do not overfill 5 Turn the cap until there is an audible click 6 Have the cause of the coolant loss elimi nated as soon as possible Disposal Comply with the relevant environmental protection regulations when disposing of coolant and coolant additives 205 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 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 equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle e g because of the selected optional equip ment or country variant This also applies for safety related functions and systems BMW Maintenance System The maintenance system directs you to re quired maintenance measures and thereby sup ports you in maintaining road safety and the op er
220. on 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 otherwise the wipers may become damaged when they are switched on lt 1 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 Therefore keep it away from sources of ignition Only keep it in the closed original container and inaccessible to children Follow the instructions on the container lt 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 All washer nozzles are supplied from one reser voir Fill with water and if required with a washer antifreeze according to the manufacturer s rec ommendations Mix the washer fluid before adding to maintain the correct mixing ratio For the capacity refer to technical data 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
221. on the current speed is maintained and stored as the desired speed Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Driving comfort Controls It is displayed in the soeedometer and briefly displayed in the instrument cluster Displays in the instrument cluster refer to page 128 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 sys tem is interrupted to maintain and store the cur rent 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 other wise there is the danger of an accident occur ring 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 following situations gt When catching up rapidly with a truck gt When another vehicle suddenly swerves into the wrong lane 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 in creases or decreases by approx 1 mph 1 km h gt Each time the rocker switch is pres
222. on of the range can be achieved by an adjusted driving style This may be displayed as the bo nus range in the instrument clus ter 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 indicates the current PEERS efficiency of the driving style cor I OWER is Bea responding to the accelerator pedal position gt Blue display efficient driving style as long as the mark moves within the blue range Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Saving fuel Drivingtips tips gt Gray display adjust driving style e g by backing off the accelerator pedal The display switches to blue as soon as all con ditions for fuel economy optimized driving are met ECO PRO Tip driving instruction The arrow indicates that the driv ing style can be adjusted to be more fuel efficient by backing off the accelerator for instance D ECO PRO l monn VE ECO PRO tip Symbols An additional symbol and a text instruction are displayed OF N N VYITIVG IV For efficient driving style back off the accelerator or delay accelerating to allow time to assess road conditions Reduce speed to the selected ECO PRO speed Automatic transmission switch from S M to D or avoid manual shift inter ventions Manual shift transmission follow shifting ins
223. on the ignition 223 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Mobility Care Automatic transmission 1 Release parking brake refer to page 66 and deactivate Automatic Hold refer to page 67 Drive into the car wash Depress the brake pedal as needed Engage transmission position N Se Switch the engine off In this way the igni tion remains switched on and a Check Con trol message is displayed Transmission position P with the igni tion off When the ignition is switched off position P is engaged automatically When in an auto matic car wash for example ensure that the ignition is not switched off accidentally The vehicle cannot be locked from the outside when in transmission position N A signal is sounded when an attempt is made to lock the vehicle Transmission position Transmission position P is engaged automati Cally gt When 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 224 Remove all residue completely from the wind shields otherw
224. ontrols Driving Activating This function can be activated when the driver s door is closed and the safety belt is fastened and while driving AON Press the button The LED and the letters AUTO H light up The indicator lamp lights up AUTO H Automatic Hold is activated Deactivating Press the button again The LED and the letters AUTO H go AUTO H out Automatic Hold is deactivated If the vehicle is being held by Automatic Hold press on the brake pedal to deactivate it When the parking brake is set manually Auto matic Hold is deactivated automatically Driving Automatic Hold is activated the vehicle is auto matically secured against rolling after braking to a standstill The indicator lamp lights up green PARK Step on the accelerator pedal to drive off O The brake is released automatically The indicator lamp goes out Lower lamp indicator lamp in Canadian models Before driving into a car wash Deactivate Automatic Hold otherwise the parking brake will be set when the vehicle is sta tionary and the vehicle will no longer be able to roll lt 68 Parking The parking brake is automatically set if the en gine is switched off while the vehicle is being held by Automatic Hold The indicator lamp changes from green PARK to red The parking brake is not set if the engine is switched off while the vehicle is coast ing to a halt Automatic Hold is deacti
225. ot well gt By pressing the button on the inside of the trunk lid Closing A oo i a Tia ee ma gt Press the button on the exterior of the trunk lid Pressing again stops the motion The closing operation is interrupted E gt when starting the engine gt Press the button on the inside of the trunk gt The vehicle starts off with jerks lid Keep the closing path clear The trunk lid closes automatically Make sure that the closing path of the Pressing again stops the motion trunk lid is clear otherwise injuries may result lt 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 remote control is locked inside the vehicle when the trunk lid is closed lt Manual operation In the event of an electrical fault manually op With Comfort Access erate the unlocked trunk lid slowly and gt Press the button arrow 1 on the inside of smoothly the trunk lid To close it completely push the trunk lid down The trunk lid closes automatically lightly Pressing again stops the motion It is closed automatically gt Press the button arrow 2 Keep the closing path clear The trunk lid closes automatically and the Make sure that the closing path is clear vehicle is locked otherwise injuries may result lt Locking separately The trunk lid can be locked separately using the switch in the front center armr
226. p 102 105 Flooding 171 Floor carpet care 225 Floor mats care 225 Fold out position windshield wipers 71 Foot brake 171 Front airbags 98 Front fog lamps 96 Front fog lamps front bulb re placement 213 Front lamps 210 Front passenger airbags au tomatic deactivation 100 Front passenger airbags indi cator lamp 100 FTM Flat Tire Monitor 104 Fuel cap 182 Fuel consumption current 85 Fuel consumption refer to Average fuel consump tion 89 Fuel filler flap 182 Fuel gauge 84 Fuel quality 184 Fuel tank capacity 233 Fuse 216 G Garage door opener refer to Integrated universal remote control 154 Gasoline 184 Gasoline quality 184 Gear change automatic trans mission 72 Gear shift indicator 86 General driving notes 170 Glass sunroof powered 45 Glove compartment 162 Gross vehicle weight ap proved 231 H Handbrake refer to Parking brake 66 Hand held transmitter alter nating code 155 Hazard warning flashers 217 HDC Hill Descent Control 120 Head airbags 98 Headlamp control auto matic 94 Headlamp courtesy delay fea ture 94 Headlamp courtesy delay fea ture via remote control 35 Headlamp flasher 69 Headlamp glass 210 Headlamps 210 Headlamps care 224 Headlamp washer system 69 Headliner 15 Head restraints 47 Head restraints front 52 Head restraints rear 53 Head Up Display 145 Head up Display care 226 Heavy cargo stowing 174 Height vehicle 230 Hig
227. p anchor Otherwise the strap will not properly secure the child restraint fixing system in the event of an accident lt NO oO fh WN Direction of travel Head restraint Hook for upper retaining strap Mounting point eye Rear window shelf Seat backrest Upper retaining strap Attaching the upper retaining strap to the mounting point Remove the mounting point cover Raise the head restraint Do not change the middle head restraint Guide the upper retaining strap between the supports of the head restraint Guide it over the head restraint of the middle seat Attach the hook of the retaining strap to the mounting eye Tighten the retaining strap by pulling it down Lower the head restraint Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Transporting children safely Locking the doors and windows Rear doors Push the locking lever on the rear doors down The door can now be opened from the outside only Safety switch for the rear a Press the button on the driver s door if children are being transported in the rear This locks various functions so that they cannot be operated from the rear safety switch refer to page 44 61 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Controls Driving Driving Vehicle equipment All standard country specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter Therefore equipm
228. pes 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 Oil change An oil change should be carried out by your service center only 203 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Mobility Engine oil BMW recommends Castrol 204 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Coolant Vehicle equipment All standard country specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter Therefore equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle e g because of the selected optional equip ment or country variant This also applies for safety related functions and systems General information Danger of burns from hot engine Do not open the cooling system while the engine is hot otherwise escaping coolant may cause burns lt Suitable additives Only use suitable additives otherwise en gine damage may occur The additives are harmful to your health Coolant consists of water and additives Not all commercially available additives are suit able for your vehicle Ask your service center for suitable additives Coolant level If there is no Min and Max mark in the filler neck of the coolant reservoir have the co
229. ponents of the integrated Owner s Manual The integrated Owner s Manual consists of three parts which offer various levels of infor mation or access possibilities Quick Reference Guide Located in the Quick Reference is important in formation 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 can also be displayed during driving Search by pictures Information and descriptions based on illustra tions can be searched via search by pictures This is helpful for example if the description of an outfitting package that cannot be named is needed Owner s Manual Information and descriptions can be searched by direct entry of a search term via the index Select components aii Press the button Turn the controller open Vehicle Info Press the controller a u Selecting desired range gt Quick reference gt Search by pictures gt Owner s Manual f Vehicle Info Quick reference Search by pictures ey 4 Owner s Manual y Onboard info Trip computer Vehicle status fe Leafing through the Owner s Manual Page by page with link access Turn the controller until the next or previous page is displayed Page by page without link access Leaf through the pages directly while skipping the links Highlight the symbol once Now simply press the controller to leaf from page to page Leaf back Leaf forwar
230. pport Backrest Forward back height tilt Thigh support O 0O A QHN 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 Func tion refer to page 35 for this is activated Adjustments in detail 1 Forward back Move the button in the required direction 48 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Adjusting 2 Height 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 The curvature is shifted up down Shoulder support PF Also supports the back in the shoulder area gt Results in a relaxed seating position gt Reduces strain on the shoulder muscles Active seat Active adjustment of the seat cushion s con tours reduces muscular tension and fatigue to help prevent lower back pain 49 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Controls Adjusting Press the button The LED lights up 3 Select the required seat ary Seat heating Front seat heating Driver mi 1 fb Vie ER T e a S i nt Passenger
231. pressures at max speeds above 100 mph 160 km h Speeds above 100 mph 160 km h In order to drive at maximum speeds in ex cess of 100 mph 160 km h please observe and if necessary adjust tire pressures for speeds exceeding 100 mph 160 km h from the relevant table on the following pages Otherwise tire damage and accidents could occur lt Tire inflation pressure values over 100 mph 160 km h 528i Without high speed tuning feature Tire size Pressure specifications REREAD Specifications in bar PSI with cold tires 225 55 R1797VM 2 2 32 S A S RSC 225 55R1797HM S RSC 245 45R18100VM 2 4 35 S XL A S RSC 245 40 R19 98 VM S XL A S RSC 245 45 R 18 96 Y RSC 245 45R18100VM S XL RSC Front 245 45R18 2 4135 96 Y RSC 2 4135 Rear 275 40 R18 99 Y RSC 2 6 38 2 9 142 Tire size Pressure specifications in bar PSI Front 245 40R19 2 4 35 94 Y RSC _ 26 38 Rear 275 35 R 1996 Y RSC Front 245 35 R20 2 4 35 95 Y XL RSC 29 42 Rear 275 30 R 20 97 Y XL RSC Compact wheel Speed up to a max of T135 90R17104M 50 mph 80 km h 4 2160 With high speed tuning feature Tire size Pressure specifications in bar PSI Specifications in bar PSI with cold tires 225 55R1797HM 2 5 36 S RSC 245 45 R 18 96 Y RSC 245 45 R 18 100 V M S XL RSC Front 245 45 R 18 96 Y RSC Rear 275 40 R 18 99 Y RSC Front 245 40 R 19 94 Y RSC Rear 275 35 R 19 96 Y RSC
232. ption to display Time Date 4 Turnthecontrolleruntil Time Date ishigh Status field symbols lighted and then press the controller The symbols are grouped as follows e Settings Time Date Language Units Symbol Meaning T ae d oe HD HD Radio is switched on Climate Satellite radio is switched on Lighting Doors key elephone symbols 5 Turn the controller until Time is high lighted and then press the controller Symbol Meaning amp TimeDate a Incoming or outgoing call Time 09 30 i Missed call Format 24h Bate SEITE alll Wireless network reception strength l Symbol flashes searching for net lt gt gt gt Format tt mm jjjj j arr work lll Wireless network is not available Bluetooth is switched on Roaming is active 19 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Ataglance GEIG iDrive Z4 Text message was received Eo Check the SIM card me SIM card is blocked V2 SIM card is missing a Enter the PIN Entertainment symbols CD DVD player A Music collection Drocercte Gracenote database K AUX IN port AUX L Rear AUX IN port on the left AUX R_ Rear AUX IN port on the right Additional symbols 4 Spoken instructions are switched off amp Request of the current vehicle posi tion Split screen General information Additional information can be displayed on the right side of the split screen e
233. ptional equip A etanaara Count ste aie ana optipra ment or country variant This also applies for equipment that is offered in the model seriesis safety related functions and systems described in this chapter Therefore equipment Dimensions Width height Soe i II SOP WAM CNN r 2 1 Vehicle height 57 6 inches 1 464 mm 3 Vehicle width with mirrors 82 4 in 2 Vehicle width without mirrors 73 2 in ches 2 094 mm ches 1 860 mm 230 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Length wheel base Technical data Reference 1 Wheel base 116 9 inches 2 968 mm Smallest turning circle without active steering 39 ft 2 in 11 95 m Weights The values preceding the slash apply to vehicles with manual transmission the values following 528i Approved gross vehicle weight los kg Load los kg Approved front axle load lbs kg Approved rear axle load lbs kg Approved roof load capacity lbs kg Trunk capacity cu ft l 2 Length 193 1 inches 4 905 mm with active steering 37 ft 6 in 11 45 m the slash apply to vehicles with automatic trans mission 4 971 2 255 1 036 470 2 359 1 070 2 844 1 290 220 100 18 36 520 231 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 RGG echnical data Approved gross vehicle weight Load Approved front axle load Approved rear axle load Approved roof load capacity Cargo area capacity Ibs kg los kg los kg los kg
234. r The LED in the steering column stalk lights up 70 Deactivate the rain sensor in car washes Deactivate the rain sensor when passing through an automatic car wash otherwise dam age could be caused by undesired wiper activa tion Rain sensor sensitivity Turn the thumbwheel Clean the windshield headlamps Pull the lever The system sprays washer fluid on the wind shield and activates the wipers briefly In addition the headlamps are cleaned at regular 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 this reason use antifreeze Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Driving Controls 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 Fold out position of the wipers Required when changing the wiper blades or under frosty conditions for example 1 Switch off the ignition 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 seconds until the wiper remains in a nearly vertical positi
235. r you can also switch on the cooling function or press the AUTO button to utilize the condensation sensor Maximum cooling eae Press the button The system is set to the lowest tem perature maximum air flow and recirculated air mode Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Climate control Controls Air flows out of the vents for the upper body re gion Open them for this purpose Air is cooled as quickly as possible gt At an external temperature of approx 32 F O C gt When the engine Is running The air flow can be adjusted when the program is active 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 recirculates the air currently within the vehicle DR Press the button repeatedly to select an operating mode gt LEDs off outside air flows in continuously Left LED on automatic recirculated air con trol a sensor detects pollutants in the out side air and controls the shutoff automati cally gt Right LED on recirculated air mode the supply of outside air into the vehicle is per manently blocked If the windows are fogged over switch off the recirculated air mode and press the AUTO but ton on the driver s side to utilize the condensa tion sensor Make sure that air can flow onto the windshield
236. r Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Controls Opening and closing Operating from the outside gt Viathe remote control gt Via the driver s door lock gt Via the door handles gt Via the button in the trunk lid The following takes place simultaneously when locking unlocking the vehicle via the remote control gt Depending on how the vehicle is equipped the theft protection is activated deactivated Theft protection prevents the doors from being unlocked using the lock buttons or the door opener gt The welcome lamps interior lamps and courtesy lamps are switched on and off gt The alarm system refer to page 42 is armed or disarmed Operating from the inside Via the button for the central locking system If the vehicle has been locked from inside the fuel filler flap remains unlocked If an accident of a certain severity occurs the central locking system unlocks automatically The hazard warning system and interior lamps come on 34 Opening and closing from the outside Using the remote control General information Take the remote control with you People or animals left unattended ina 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 Press the button on the remote control The vehicle is unlocked Welcome lamps interior lamp and cou
237. r rearview mirror for approximately 3 seconds and then release it If necessary repeat this work step up to three times in or der to finish synchronization Once synchro nization is complete the programmed func tion 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 Assoon as 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 button of the desired function on the hand held transmit ter Release both buttons as soon as the interior rearview mirror LED flashes more rapidly When the LED is flashing faster this indi cates that the button on the interior rearview mirror has been programmed The system 155 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Controls Interior equipment 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 b
238. rch Symbol Meaning Blue arrow 2 parking space is suitable The vehicle is parked in the parking space if O Gray the system is not available the parking procedure is active White the system is available but not gt No display no parking space search activated With Professional navigation system or P The system is activated ad l TV system status Without Professional navigation system or TV system status gt Colored symbols see arrows on the side of the vehicle representation Parking assis tant is activated and search for parking The status is displayed with symbols space active gt Suitable parking spaces are displayed next Gray parking space search to the vehicle symbol at the edge of the road Blue the system is activated A as on the Control Display When the parking suitable parking space was assistant is active suitable parking spaces found are highlighted 143 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Driving comfort gt The parking procedure is ac tive Steering control has been seized iS gt Parking space search Is always active when ever the vehicle is moving forwards slow and straight even if the system is deactivated When the system is deactivated the disy plays 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
239. re sensitively to steering wheel movements in the higher speed range The stability enhancing intervention may be de activated Proceed cautiously and drive defensively Have the system checked Driving Experience Switch The concept The Driving Experience Switch can be used to adjust the driving dynamics of the vehicle For this purpose various programs are available for selection that are activated via the two buttons of the Driving Experience Switch and the DSC OFF button Operating the programs Press the button Program DSC OFF TRACTION SPORT SPORT COMFORT COMFORT ECO PRO Automatic program change The system automatically switches to COM FORT in the following situations gt Failure of Integral Active Steering gt Failure of Dynamic Damping Control Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Driving stability control systems Controls gt The vehicle has a flat tire DSC OFF When DSC OFF refer to page 119 is active driving stability is limited during acceleration and when driving in bends TRACTION When TRACTION is active the vehicle has max imum traction on loose road surfaces DTC Dy namic Traction Control refer to page 119 is ac tivated Driving stability is limited during acceleration and when driving in bends SPORT Sporty driving with optimized chassis and sus pension with limited driving stabilization Dynamic Traction Control is switched on
240. rent position gt Split screen map in direction of travek Split screen perspectives Split screen guiding Plus Split screen scale feet e g split screen scale 100 feet Split screen Scale meters lt e g split screen scale 100 meters Split screen scale kilometers e g split screen scale 5 kilometers Split screen scale miles lt e g split screen scale 5 miles Split screen Traffic conditions lt Split screen on board info lt 237 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 RGG Short commands of the voice act system Split screen trip computer gt Split screen trip computer Split screen scale automatically gt Split screen automatic scaling lt Destination guidance with intermediate destinations Enter a new destination Enter address Trip list Stored trips Radio FM Open a frequency gt Frequency megahertz e g 93 5 megahertz or frequency 93 5 Open the radio Radiox Open the FM stations gt F Mc Open the manual search gt Manuak Select a frequency range gt Select frequency Open a station gt Select station AM Open a frequency Frequency Kilohertz e g frequency 753 or 753 kilohertz Open the AM stations A Mk Open the manual search gt Manuak 238 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Short commands of the voice act system Woa Weather Band Ope
241. res are applied as set values The re setting process is completed automatically dur ing driving The tires are shown in green and TPM active is shown on the Control Display The trip can be interrupted at any time If you drive away again the process resumes auto matically If a flat tire is detected during a reset all tires are displayed in yellow 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 The system was not reset after a wheel change and thus warns based on the infla tion pressures initialized last Reduce your speed and stop cautiously Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu vers Check whether the vehicle is fitted with reg ular tires or run flat tires Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Safety Controls Run flat tires refer to page 198 are labeled 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 run flat tires continued driving may result in serious accidents lt When a low inflation pressure is indicated DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on if nec essary 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
242. 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 damaged lt Determining the load limit h f gt P v 4 S A _ _ lt A a 4 I C Fi 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 lbs Otherwise damage to the ve hicle and unstable driving situations may result 2 Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle 3 Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kilograms or YYY pounds 4 The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity For example if the YYY amount equals 1 000 Ibs and there will be four 150 Ibs pas sengers in your vehicle the amount of avail able cargo and luggage load capacity is 400 Ibs 1 000 Ibs minus 600 Ibs 400 Ibs 5 Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4 Load i lt Max Load i i i lt Max Load h h i h Max Load 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
243. 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 triggered gt There should be no people animals or ob jects between an airbag and a person 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 donot attach holders such as for navigation instru ments and mobile phones gt Make sure that the front passenger is sitting 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 Do not 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 Donothang pieces of clothing such as jack ets 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 gt 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
244. rmance 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 Minimum fuel grade The use of poor quality fuels may result in harmful engine deposits or damage Addition ally problems relating to drivability starting and stalling especially under certain environmental 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 number for a few tank fills To avoid harmful engine deposits it is highly recommended to purchase gasoline from BP or Top Tier retailers Failure to comply with these recommendations may result in the need for unscheduled mainte nance lt bp BMW recommends BP fuels i Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 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 equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle e g because of the selected optional equip ment 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
245. rmation 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 the key In some country specific versions the alarm system is triggered 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 ifnecessary by emergency detection of the remote control In some vehicle equipment versions only the driver s door can be unlocked or locked via the door lock Locking the doors and trunk lid at once To lock all doors and the trunk lid at once 1 With the doors closed lock the vehicle using the button for the central locking system in the interior 2 Unlock and open the driver s or front pas senger door 3 Lock the vehicle Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Opening and closing Controls gt Lock the driver s door using the integrated key in the door lock or gt Press down the lock button of the front passenger door and close the door from the outside The fuel filler flap can only be locked using the remote control Manual operation If an electrical malfunction occurs lock or unlock the vehicle using the integrated key via the door lo
246. rols If the belt tension does not loosen automatically stop the vehicle and unbuckle the belt using the red button in the buckle Fasten the belt before continuing on your trip PostCrash In the event of an accident the system can bring the car to a halt automatically without interven tion by the driver in certain situations This can reduce the risk of a further collision Depressing the brake pedal can cause the vehi cle to brake harder This interrupts automatic braking Depressing the accelerator pedal also interrupts automatic braking After coming to a halt the brake is released au tomatically Secure the vehicle against rolling 117 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 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 equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle e g because of the selected optional equip ment or country variant This also applies for safety related functions and systems Antilock Brake System ABS ABS prevents locking of the wheels during brak Ing 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 a
247. ror housing lights up dimly Before you change lanes after setting the turn signal the system issues a warning in the situa tions described above The lamp in the housing of the exterior mirror flashes and the steering wheel vibrates Notes Personal responsibility The system does not serve as a substitute for the driver s personal judgment of the traffic situation Be aware of the traffic situation and the vehicle s surroundings at all times otherwise an accident is still possible despite all warnings lt Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Safety Controls At a glance Display Radar sensors Information stage The radar sensors are located under the rear The dimmed lamp in the mirror housing indi bumper cates when there are vehicles in the blind spot or approaching from behind Switching on off Warning If the turn signal is set while a vehicle is in the critical zone the steering wheel vibrates briefly and the lamp in the mirror housing flashes brightly The warning stops when the turn signal is switched off or the other vehicle leaves the crit ical zone System limits The system may not be fully functional in the following situations Press the button A gt On the LED lights up gt When a vehicle is approaching at a speed gt Off the LED goes out much faster than your own The system can issue warnings at speeds above gt nheavy fog rain or snowfa
248. rtain time the system switches back into automatic mode if the selec tor lever is in transmission position D gt Shift up pull right shift paddle gt Shift down pull left shift paddle The vehicle only shifts up or down at appropriate engine and road speeds e g it does not shift down 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 transmission position is dis played e g P 74 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Displays Controls Displays Vehicle equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle a e g because of the selected optional equip puetenaane COUNNY epee ana opona ment or country variant This also applies for equipment that is offered in the model seriesis safety related functions and systems described in this chapter Therefore equipment Instrument cluster Overview instrument cluster 7 6 1 Fuelgauge 84 5 Engine oiltemperature 84 2 Speedometer 6 Electronic displays 77 3 Indicator warning lamps 81 7 Display reset miles 84 4 Tachometer 84 15 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Controls Displays Overview instrument cluster with enhanced features 7 6 1 Fuelgauge 84 5 Engine oil temperature 84 2 Speedometer 6 Electronic displays 77 3 Indicator warning lamps 81 7 Display reset miles 84 4 Tachometer
249. rtesy lamps are switched on You can set how the vehicle is to be unlocked The setting is stored for the remote control cur rently in use Settings Doors key of Select a symbol pps 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 but ton on the remote control Convenient opening The remote control can be used to simultane ously open the windows and the glass sunroof Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Opening and closing Controls re Press and hold the button on the re mote control The windows and the glass sunroof open Releasing the button stops the motion Locking Press the button on the remote control 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 Switching on interior lamps and courtesy lamps E Press the button on the remote control with the vehicle locked Panic mode You can trigger the alarm system if you find yourself in a dangerous situation Press the button on the remote control for at least 3 seconds To switch o
250. s Switching off Briefly press the lever to the resistance point in the opposite direction Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Lamps Controls Adaptive 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 an additional corner illuminating lamp is switched on that lights up the inside of the curve when the vehicle is moving below a certain speed Activating Switch position 20 with the ignition switched on The turning lamps are automatically switched on depending on the steering angle or the use of turn signals To avoid blinding oncoming traffic the Adaptive Light Control does not swivel to the driver s side when the vehicle is at a standstill When driving in reverse only the turning lamp is active Self leveling headlights The self leveling headlights feature adapts the light distribution to the contours of the road The light distribution is lowered on hilltops to avoid blinding oncoming traffic and tilted in de pressions to increase visibility Malfunction A Check Control message is displayed Adaptive light control is malfunctioning or has failed Have the system checked as soon as pos sible Headlamp
251. s displayed at the top edge of the screen Multimedia Telephone Navigation ConnectedDrive Vehicle Info Settings gt To display short information touch the but ton gt To display detailed information touch the button for an extended period 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 Depending on the menu you can switch be tween entering upper and lower case letters and numbers lt Press the controller delete the letter or number je Press the controller for an extended period delete all letters or numbers Entry comparison Entry of names and addresses the selection is narrowed down every time a 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 en try for which data is available gt Destination search town city names can be entered using the spelling of language avail able on the Control Display 21 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Ataglance GECUL Voice activation system Voice activation system Vehicle equipment All standard country specific and optional eq
252. s 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 Select a field 2 Turn the controller until the desired setting is displayed W5 Volume settings Speed volume Volume setting Gong 3 Press the controller Activating deactivating 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 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 iDrive EKLE Example setting the clock 6 Turn the controller to set the hours and press the controller Setting the clock 7 Turn the controller to set the minutes and m press the controller i a Press the button The main menu is displayed 2 Turn the controller until Settings is high Status information lighted and then press the controller Status field Mal i ee i The following information is displayed in the sta on tn Lan SU tus field at the top right Radio Telephone gt Time Navigation gt Current entertainment source Office f a E gt Sound output on off Vehicle Info gt Wireless network reception strength settings gt Telephone status 3 If necessary move the controller to the left gt Traffic bulletin rece
253. s 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 danger of an accident occurring Detection range The detection capacity of the camera and the collision warning has limitations This may result in the warning not being issued or being issued late For example the following situations may not be detected 109 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Controls Safety 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 gt Two wheeled vehicles ahead of you Functional limitations The system may not be fully functional in the following situations gt In heavy fog rain sorayed water or snowfall gt In tight curves gt If the camera view field or the front wind shield are dirty or covered gt When driving toward bright lights Inthe case of vehicles with insufficiently visi ble tail lamps In the case of partially covered vehicles gt Upto 10 seconds after the start of the en gine via the Start Stop knob gt During the calibration process of the camera immediately after vehicle shipment Prewarning sensitivity
254. s with better cold weather performance than summer tires 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 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 required 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 ob jects lodged in the tread and tread wear 196 Notes Driving over rough or damaged road surfaces as well as debris curbs and other obstacles can cause serious damage to wheels tires and sus pension parts This is more likely to occur with low profile tires which provide less cushioning between the wheel and the road Be careful to avoid road hazards and reduce your speed es pecially if your vehicle is equipped with low pro file tires Indications of tire damage or other vehicle de ects gt Unusual vibrations during driving gt Unusualhandling such as a strong tendency 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 t
255. sed past the point of resistance the desired speed increases or decreases by a maximum of 5 mph 10 km h Max adjustable speed 110 mph 180 km h Hold the rocker switch in position to repeat the action Distance Selecting a distance Adjust the distance according to the traffic and weather conditions otherwise there is the danger of an accident occurring Maintain the prescribed safety distance lt Reduce distance 73 Press the button repeatedly until the desired distance is set The selected distance refer to page 128 is dis played in the instrument cluster Increase distance 4 Press the button repeatedly until the desired distance is set The selected distance refer to page 128 is dis played in the instrument cluster Calling up the desired speed and distance While driving Press the button with the system switched on In the following cases the stored speed value is deleted and cannot be called up again gt When the system is switched off gt When the ignition is switched off 127 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Controls Driving comfort 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 Otherwise the vehicle may begin to roll The system brought the vehicle to a complete standstill gt
256. side of the button on the driver s side 149 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Controls Climate control tif is shown on the display of the automatic cli mate control The interior temperature air volume and air dis tribution can be adjusted with the ignition switched on Switching off At the lowest fan speed press the left side of the button on the driver s side tif on the display of the automatic climate control goes out Switching the system on off Switching off gt Complete system P Press and hold the left button on the driver s side until the control clicks off gt On the front passenger side Press and hold the left button on Ml the front passenger side Switching on Press any button except gt ALL program Rear window defroster Left side of Air volume button Seat heating vy yvy y Seat ventilation Microfilter activated charcoal filter The microfilter removes dust and pollen from the incoming air The activated charcoal filter removes gaseous pollutants from the outside air that enters the vehicle This combined filter should be replaced during scheduled maintenance refer to page 206 of your vehicle 150 Ventilation Front ventilation gt Thumbwheels to vary the temperature ar row 1 Toward blue colder Toward red warmer gt Lever for changing the air flow direction ar row 2 gt Thumbwheels for open
257. site to the front wheels At higher speeds the steering angle is increas ingly reduced The rear wheels are turned to the same angle as the front wheels In critical situations Integral Active Steering can specifically steer the front and rear wheels to stabilize the vehicle before the driver intervenes e g when braking where road conditions differ on the left and right sides of the vehicle Initializing In rare cases it may become necessary to initi alize the Integral Active Steering The warning lamp lights up A Check Q Control message is displayed 1 With the engine running turn the steering wheel all the way to the left and right several times in a uniform manner until the warning lamp disappears 2 Have the system checked if the warning lamp does not go out after moving the steer ing wheel approx 6 times or if the steering wheel is at an angle Using snow chains Ensure that the rear axle steering is deactivated when using snow chains refer to page 199 Programs The system offers two different programs The programs can be selected via the Driving Experience Switch refer to page 122 SPORT Consistently sporty tuning of the Integral Active Steering for greater driving agility 122 COMFORT Balanced tuning of the Integral Active Steering for optimal traveling comfort Malfunction In the event of a malfunction the steering wheel must be turned further while the vehicle re sponds mo
258. ss adopts the set inflation tire pressures as reference values for the detec tion of a flat tire Initialization is started by con firming the inflation pressures Do not initialize the system when driving with snow chains Vehicle Info Vehicle status U Reset Start the engine do not drive away Start the initialization with Reset So S eS a 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 G There is a flat tire or a major loss in tire inflation pressure The yellow warning lamp lights up A Check Control message is displayed 1 Reduce your speed and stop cautiously Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu vers 2 Check whether the vehicle is fitted with reg ular tires or run flat tires Run flat tires refer to page 198 are labeled 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 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 Actions in the event of a flat tire Normal tires 1 Identify the damaged tire 105 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Controls Safety
259. sumption is also determined by other factors such as driving style road con ditions maintenance or environmental factors Switch off any functions that are not currently needed Functions such as seat heating and the rear win dow defroster require a lot of energy and con sume additional fuel especially in city and stop and go traffic Therefore switch off these functions if they are not actually needed Have maintenance carried out Have vehicles maintained regularly to achieve optimal vehicle economy and operating life Have the maintenance carried out by your serv ice center Please also note the BMW Maintenance Sys tem refer to page 206 ECO PRO The concept ECO PRO supports a driving style that saves on fuel consumption For this purpose the engine control and comfort functions e g the climate control output are adjusted In addition context sensitive instructions can be displayed that assist in driving in a manner that optimizes fuel consumption The extension of the range that is achieved as a result can be displayed in the instrument cluster At a glance The system includes the following EfficientDynamics functions and displays gt ECO PRO bonus range refer to page 178 gt ECO PRO tips driving instruction refer to page 179 ECO PRO climate control refer to page 178 177 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Driving tips _ Pkg Saving fuel Activating ECO
260. 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 Press on the cover Remove the cover or cigarette lighter Press on the cover 158 Remove the cover or cigarette lighter Remove the cover or cigarette lighter Socket is located below the glove compartment To access the socket fold open the cover The socket is located in the cover of the loading lip Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Interior equipment Controls To access the socket fold open the cover USB interface for data transfer With Professional navigation system or TV at a glance The USB interface is located in the center arm rest Without Professional navigation system or TV at a glance The USB interface is located in the glove com partment General information Connection for importing and exporting data on USB devices e g gt Personal Profile settings gt Music collection see user s manual for Nav igation Entertainment and Communication Notes Observe the following when connecting gt Do not use force when plugging the con nector into the USB interface gt Donotconnect 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 c
261. t 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 Requirements Depending on the previous displays the status display appears when the engine is running or after the vehicle has been driven for at least 30 minutes Displaying the oil level 1 Vehicle Info 2 Vehicle status 202 3 QZ 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 oil level is too low immediately add 1 US quart liter of oil Take care not to add too much engine oil Too much engine oil Have 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 General information A detailed measurement is only possible with certain engines Requirements gt Manual transmission shift lever in neutral position clutch and accelerator pedals not depressed gt Automatic transmission selector lever in transmission position N or P and accelerator not depressed gt Vehicle is on a level road and the engine is running at operating temperature Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 49
262. t 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 lt For checking and adjusting headlamp aim please contact your BMW center Parking lamps and roadside parking lamps turn signal lamp Follow the general instructions on Lamps and bulbs refer to page 209 These lights feature LED technology Contact your service center in the event of a malfunction Corner illuminating lamps Follow the general instructions on Lamps and bulbs refer to page 209 The illustration shows the left side of the engine compartment Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Replacing components Mobility 55 watt bulb H7 35 watt bulb H8 1 Fold open the cover in the engine compart 1 Carefully pull out the grill toward the front ment 3 Pull the lamp out toward the front m Remove the bulb and replace it a Insert the new bulb and attach the cover in the reverse order Tail lamps bulb replacement At a glance 4 Remove the bulb and replace it 5 Insert the new bulb and attach the cover in the reverse order Front fog lamps Follow the general instructions on lamps and bulbs refer to page 209 Turn signal Reversing lamp Inside brake lamp A WON Tail lamp 213 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Replacing components 5 Outside brake lamp 6 R
263. t the lower LATCH anchors have properly engaged and that the child restraint fix ing system is resting snugly against the back rest 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 re straint fixing system Without a through loading system Position Mounts for the lower LATCH anchors are lo cated in the gap between the seat and backrest 59 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Controls Transporting children safely Retaining strap guide With a through loading system Position Mounts for the lower LATCH anchors are lo cated behind the indicated covers Mounting LATCH child restraint fixing systems ie Mount the child restraint fixing system refer to the operating instructions of the system 2 Ensure that both LATCH anchors are prop erly connected Child restraint fixing systems with a tether strap Mounting points Depending on the vehicle equipment there are two outer or three mounting points for child re straint fixing systems with a tether strap LATCH mounting eyes Only use the mounting eyes for the upper LATCH retaining strap to secure child restraint fixing systems otherwise the mounting eyes could be damaged lt 60 Retaining strap Make sure the upper retaining strap does not run over sharp edges and is not twisted as it passes to the to
264. tch 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 Switching on and off Press the button The LED lights up if the safety function is switched on Safety switch for rear operation Press the safety switch when transporting children in the rear otherwise injury may result if the windows are closed without supervision Roller sunblinds General information If you are no longer able to move the roller sun blind for the rear window after having activated it a number 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 moved at low interior temperatures Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Opening and closing Controls Driver s door controls 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 sunblind is raised otherwise there is a risk of damage at high speeds that may result in personal injury Glass sunroof powere
265. ten consent of BMW AG Munich US English VI 12 07 12 490 Printed on environmentally friendly paper bleached without chlorine suitable for recycling Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Contents The fastest way to find information on a partic ular topic or item is by using the index refer to page 242 6 Notes Ata glance 12 Cockpit 16 iDrive 22 Voice activation system 25 Integrated Owner s Manual in the vehicle Controls 30 Opening and closing 47 Adjusting 58 Transporting children safely 62 Driving 75 Displays 93 Lamps 98 Safety 118 Driving stability control systems 125 Driving comfort 147 Climate control 154 Interior equipment 162 Storage compartments Driving tips 170 Things to remember when driving 173 Loading 176 Saving fuel Mobility 182 Refueling 184 Fuel 185 Wheels and tires 200 Engine compartment 202 Engine oil 205 Coolant 206 Maintenance 209 Replacing components 217 Breakdown assistance 223 Care Reference 230 Technical data 234 Short commands of the voice act system 242 Everything from AtoZ Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 dt Notes Notes Using this Owner s Manual 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 Ow
266. the trunk lid The image quality may be impaired by dirt Clean the lens refer to page 226 Switching on off Switching on automatically Select transmission position R with the engine running The backup 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 136 Switching on off manually Py Press the button gt On the LED lights up gt Off the LED goes out The PDC is shown on the Control Display Switch on the backup camera via the iDrive refer to page 134 Switching on the backup camera via the iDrive With PDC activated Ry Rear view camera The backup camera image is displayed The set ting is stored for the remote control currently in use Display on the Control Display Functional requirement gt The backup camera is switched on gt The trunk lid is fully closed Activating the assistance functions More than one assistance function can be active at the same time gt Parking aid lines PZ Parking aid lines Pathway and turning circle lines are dis played gt Obstacle marking Pa Obstacle marking Spatially shaped markings are displayed Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Driving comfort Ee kele gt Can be shown in the backup camera imag
267. the seat is moved back lt The adjustment procedure is interrupted gt When a seat position switch is pressed gt When a button of the seat mirror and steer ing wheel memory is pressed briefly Activating the setting 1 Settings 2 Doors key 3 Last seat position auto 35 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Controls Opening and closing 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 interference from external sources such as mobile phones metal objects overhead power lines transmission towers etc If this occurs unlock or lock the vehicle at the door lock using the integrated key For US owners only The transmitter and receiver units comply with part 15 of the FCC Federal Communication Commission regulations Operation is governed by the following FCC ID LX8766S LX8766E LX8CAS LX8CAS2 MYTCAS4 Compliance statement VV VV OV 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 interfer ence and gt this device must accept any interference re ceived 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 36 Using the door lock General info
268. the vehicle to an object can be shown on the Control Display Objects that are farther away are displayed on the Control Dis play before a signal tone sounds A display appears as soon as Park Distance Control PDC is activated Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Driving comfort Controls The range of the sensors is represented in col ors red green and yellow If the backup camera image was selected last it again appears on the display To switch to PDC 1 Ry Rear view camera Select the symbol on the Control Display 2 Press the controller The setting is stored for the remote control cur rently in use System limits Limits of ultrasonic measurement The detection of objects can reach the physical limits of ultrasonic measurement e g gt With tow bars and trailer hitches gt With thin or wedge shaped objects gt With low objects gt With objects with corners and sharp edges Low objects already displayed e g curbs can move into the blind area of the sensors before or after a continuous tone sounds High protruding objects such as ledges may not be detected 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 gt When sensors are very dirty or covered in Ice When sensors are covered in snow On rough road surfaces In large buildings with right angles and
269. tion capacity of the radar sensor and the collision warning has limitations This may result in the warning not being issued or being issued late For example the following situations may not be detected gt Slow moving vehicles when you approach them at high speed 108 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 snowfall gt In tight curves gt Ifthe radar sensor is dirty or obscured Prewarning sensitivity Depending on the set prewarning time this may result in increased false warnings Collision warning The concept If the vehicle does not include Active Cruise Control with Stop amp Go the collision warning is controlled via the camera in the base of the in terior rearview mirror The system issues a two phase warning of a danger of collision at speeds above approx 10 mph 15 km h The time of these warnings may vary depending on the current driving sit uation In the process vehicles in a similar direction of movement are observed if they are located within the detection range of the system Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Safety Controls When the vehicle is intentionally brought into
270. tive brake lights refer to Brake force display 116 Adaptive drive 121 Adaptive light control 95 Additives oil 203 Adjustments seats head re straints 47 After washing vehicle 224 Airbags 98 Airbags indicator warning light 99 Air circulation refer to Recir culated air mode 149 Air dehumidifying refer to Cooling function 149 Air distribution manual 148 Air flow automatic climate control 148 Air pressure tires 185 Air vents refer to Ventila tion 150 Alarm system 42 Alarm unintentional 43 242 All around the center con sole 14 All around the headliner 15 All around the steering wheel 12 ALL program automatic cli mate control 149 All season tires refer to Win ter tires 197 All wheel drive 120 Alternating code hand held transmitter 155 Alternative oil types 203 Ambient light 97 Antifreeze washer fluid 71 Antilock Brake System ABS 118 Anti slip control refer to DSC 118 Approved axle load 231 Approved engine oils 203 Armrest refer to Center arm rest 163 Arrival time 89 Ashtray 156 Ashtray front 156 157 Ashtray rear 157 Assistance Roadside Assis tance 218 Assistance when driving off 118 AUTO H button refer to Auto matic Hold 67 AUTO intensity 148 Automatic car wash 223 Automatic climate con trol 147 Automatic Cruise Control with Stop amp Go 125 Automatic Curb Monitor 56 Automatic deactivation front passenger airbags 100 Automatic headlamp
271. to technical factors associated with their manufacture tires do not achieve their full trac tion potential until after an initial breaking in pe riod 170 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 pads and discs 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 ob served 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 or evasive maneuvers passengers or other road users may be injured or the vehicle may be dam aged In addition exhaust fumes may enter the passenger compartment lt If driving with the 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 2 903 008 07 12 490 Things to remember when driving Hot exhaust system Hot exhaust system High temperatures ar
272. traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight ahead braking traction tests and does not include acceleration cornering hydro planing or peak traction characteristics Temperature The temperature grades are A 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 ona specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sus tained high temperature can cause the material 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 required 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 pos sible tire failure If necessary have the vehicle towed lt RSC Run flat tires Run flat tires refer to page 198 are labeled with a circular symbol containing the letters RSC marked on the sidewall 195 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Mobility Wheels and tires M S Winter and all season tire
273. tructions a Manual shift transmission engage neutral for engine stop e z 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 displayed within an adjustable time frame lilt Consumption history Adjusting fuel consumption history time frame nis Select the symbol Resetting fuel consumption history 1 Open Options 2 Reset consumption history Displaying EfficientDynamics info The current efficiency can be displayed VL amp EfficientDynamics lt el EfficientDynamics Info The following systems are displayed gt Automatic engine Start Stop function gt Energy recovery gt Climate control output Display ECO PRO tips i ECO PRO Tips The setting is stored for the profile currently in use 179 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Witeleitiname Refueling Refueling Vehicle equipment 2 Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise All standard country specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter Therefore equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle e g because of the selected optional equip ment or country variant This also applies for safety rel
274. trument cluster 77 Display in windshield 145 Display lighting refer to Instru ment lighting 97 Displays 75 78 Displays cleaning 226 Disposal coolant 205 Disposal vehicle battery 216 Distance control refer to PDC 133 Distance selecting for ACC 127 Distance to destination 89 Divided screen view split screen 20 Door lock refer to Remote control 30 244 Doors Automatic Soft Clos ing 37 Downhill control 120 Drive off assistant 118 Drive off assistant refer to DSC 118 Driving O Driving Experience Switch 122 Driving instructions breaking in 170 Driving mode 122 Driving notes general 170 Driving stability control sys tems 118 Driving tips 170 DSC Dynamic Stability Con trol 118 DTC driving dynamics 119 DTC Dynamic Traction Con trol 119 Dynamic Damping Con trol 121 Dynamic Drive 121 Dynamic Stability Control DSC 118 Dynamic Traction Control DTC 119 E ECO PRO 177 ECO PRO bonus range 178 ECO PRO display 177 ECO PRO driving mode 177 ECO PRO mode 177 ECO PRO Tip driving instruc tion 179 EfficientDynamics 179 Electronic displays instru ment cluster 77 Electronic Stability Program ESP refer to DSC 118 Emergency detection remote control 31 Emergency release door lock 37 Emergency release fuel filler flap 182 Emergency Request 217 Emergency service refer to Roadside Assistance 218 Emergency start function en gine start 31 Emergency unlocking
275. u in parking and maneuver ing The area around the doors and the road area around the vehicle are shown on the Control Display for this purpose 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 ex terior mirrors are detected early 138 Notes Check the traffic situation as well Check the traffic situation around the ve hicle with your own eyes Otherwise an accident could result from road users or objects located outside the picture area of the cameras Ata glance Button in the vehicle PY Top View Cameras The lenses of the Top View cameras are located at the bottom of the exterior mirror housings The image quality may be impaired by dirt Clean the lens refer to page 226 Switching on off Switching on automatically Select transmission position R with the engine running Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Driving comfort Controls 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 Press the button gt On the LED lights up gt Off the LED goes out Top View
276. u when leaving the vehicle so that children cannot use the lighter and burn them selves lt Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Automatic transmission Front Press on the cover Take out the insert Press on the cover Push in the lighter The lighter can be removed as soon as it pops back out 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 con trol with you when leaving the vehicle so that children cannot use the lighter and burn them selves lt nterior equipment efit Rear Press on the cover Take out the insert Push in the lighter The lighter can be removed as soon as it pops back out Danger of burns Only hold the hot lighter by its knob oth erwise there is the danger of getting burned Take the remote control with you when leaving the vehicle so that children cannot use the lighter and burn themselves lt 157 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Jio CM Interioi Connecting electrical devices Note Do not plug the charger into the socket Do not connect battery chargers to the factory installed sockets in the vehicle Doing so may result in damage to the vehicle Sockets The lighter socket can be used as a socket for electrical equipment while the engine is running or when the ignition is
277. uipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter Therefore equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle e g because of the selected optional equip ment 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 us ing the voice activation system gt Thesystem uses a special microphone on the driver s side gt Verbal instructions in the Owner s Manual to use with the voice activation sys tem Requirements Via the Control Display set a language that is also supported by the voice activation system so that the sooken commands can be identified Set the language refer to page 91 Using voice activation Activating the voice activation system 1 Ka wheel Press the button on the steering 22 2 Wait for the signal 3 Say the command The command is displayed in the instrument 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 7 Briefly press the button on the steering SS
278. ur rently in use Automatic headlamp control Switch position 2 the low beams are switched on and off automatically e g in tunnels in twi light 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 judgment 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 un der these conditions 94 Daytime running lights With the ignition switched on the daytime run ning lights light up in position 0 D Q or 40 After the ignition is switched off the parking lamps light up in position DQE Activating deactivating 1 Settings 2 Lighting 3 Daytime running lamps cr Lighting Pathway light s Os O Triple turn signal i O Daytime running lamps We gt O Welcome lights The setting is stored for the remote control cur rently in use 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 second
279. ut In addition to the PDC Park Distance Control the backup camera refer to page 135 can be switched on Switching on the backup camera via the iDrive With PDC activated R Rear view camera The backup camera image is displayed The set ting is stored for the remote control currently in use 134 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 detected to the left rear of the vehicle a signal tone sounds from the left rear speaker The shorter the distance to the object becomes the shorter the intervals If the distance to a detected object is less than approx 10 in 25 cm a continuous tone is sounded If objects are located both in front of and behind the vehicle an alternating continuous signal is sounded The intermittent tone is interrupted after approx 3 seconds gt Ifthe vehicle stops in front of an object that is detected by only one of the corner sen sors gt If moving parallel to a wall 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 transmission position P is engaged Volume The volume of the PDC signal can be adjusted refer to user s manual for Navigation Entertain ment and Communication The setting is stored for the remote control cur rently in use Visual warning The approach of
280. utomatically produces the maximum braking force boost It thus helps to achieve the shortest possible braking distance 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 Adaptive brake assistant In combination with the Active Cruise Control this system ensures that the brakes respond even more rapidly when braking in critical situa tions Refer also to Collision warning refer to page 106 118 Drive off assistant This system supports driving away on gradients The parking brake is not required 1 Hold the vehicle in place with the foot brake 2 Release the foot brake and drive away with out 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 back slightly Driving off without delay After releasing the foot brake start driving without delay since the drive off assistant will not hold the vehicle in place for more than ap prox 2 seconds and the vehicle will begin rolling back lt DSC Dynamic 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 Subject to physical limits DSC helps to keep the vehicle on a steady course b
281. utton and repeat edly press and release the hand held trans mitter button for 2 seconds 6 To program other functions on other but tons repeat steps 3 to 5 The systems can be controlled using the interior rearview mirror buttons Special feature of the alternating code wireless system If you are unable to operate the system after re peated programming please check if the sys tem to be controlled features an alternating code system Read the system s operating manual or press the programmed button on the interior rearview mirror longer If the LED on the interior rearview mirror starts flashing rapidly and then stays lit constantly for 2 seconds the system features an alternating code system Flashing and con tinuous illumination of the LED will repeat for approximately 20 seconds For systems with an alternating code system the integrated universal remote control and the system also have to be synchronized Please read the operating manual of the system being set up for information on how to syn chronize the system Synchronizing is easier with the aid of a second person To synchronize 1 Park the vehicle within range of the remote controlled system 2 Program the relevant button on the interior rearview mirror as described 3 Locate and press the synchronizing button onthe system being programmed You have approx 30 seconds for the next step 4 Hold down the programmed button on the interio
282. utton and repeat edly press and release the hand held trans mitter button for 2 seconds 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 function is activated The interior rearview mirror LED stays lit while the wireless signal 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 156 Ashtray cigarette lighter Manual transmission Front Opening Press on the cover Emptying Take out the insert Lighter Push in the lighter The lighter can be removed as soon as it pops back out 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 con trol with yo
283. vated Lower lamp indicator lamp in Canadian models Automatic Hold remains activated during an en gine stop brought about by the Auto Start Stop function Take the remote control with you Take the remote control with you when leaving the vehicle so that children for example cannot release the parking brake lt Malfunction In the event of a failure or malfunction of the parking brake secure the vehicle against rolling using a wheel chock for example when leaving it Turn signal high beams headlamp flasher Turn signal Using turn signals Press the lever beyond the resistance point Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Driving Controls To switch off manually press the lever to the re sistance point Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator lamp in dicates 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 A amp amp Lighting e Pathway light s Os GY Triple turn signal O Daytime running lamps O Welcome lights Signaling briefly Press the lever to the resistance point and hold it there for as long as you want the turn signal to flash High beams headlamp flasher gt High beams arrow 1 gt Headlamp flasher arrow 2 Washer wiper system Swit
284. vehicle is intentionally brought into contact with a vehicle the collision warning is delayed to avoid false warnings Switching on off Switching the warning function on off 7 Press the button gt On the LED lights up gt Off the LED goes out The state is stored for the remote control cur rently in use Setting the warning time The These settings have no effect on the time of the warning with which Active Cruise Control ACC prompts the driver to intervene or brake 1 Activate collision warning 2 Activate the desired warning time on the Control Display The selected channel is stored for the remote control currently in use Display Warning stages Prewarning This warning Is issued for example when there is the impending danger of a collision or the dis tance to the vehicle ahead is too small 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 acute warning prompts the driver to inter vene and if there is the danger of a collision is accompanied by a braking intervention The braking intervention is executed with lim ited braking force and for a brief period only The intervention will not bring the vehicle to a com plete standstill The braking intervention is executed only if DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on Adapting your speed and driving style
285. ver 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 fastened again after they were removed for cleaning for example Driving in wet conditions When roads are wet or there is heavy rain briefly exert gentle pressure 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 resulting ina reduction in the brake system efficiency Manual transmission You can increase the engine s braking effect by shifting down going all the way to first gear if necessary Automatic transmission You can increase the engine s braking effect by shifting down in the manual mode of the auto matic transmission 172 Things to remember when driving Avoid load on the brakes Avoid placing excessive load on the brake system Light but consistent brake pressure can lead to high temperatures brake wear and pos sibly even brake failure 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 is unavai
286. via the Driving Experience Switch refer to page 122 SPORT Sporty tuning for greater driving agility COMFORT Comfort oriented tuning for optimal comfort 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 three different programs The programs can be selected via the Driving Experience Switch refer to page 122 SPORT Consistently sporty control of the shock absorb ers for greater driving agility COMFORT ECO PRO Balanced tuning between the COMFORT and SPORT or SPORT programs COMFORT Comfort oriented tuning of the shock absorbers for optimal traveling comfort Integral Active Steering The concept Integral Active Steering is a combination of Ac tive Steering and rear axle steering Active Steering varies the steering angle of the wheels in relation to the steering wheel move ment as a function of the speed 121 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Controls Driving stability control systems At speeds up to approx 37 mph 60 km h e g in curves the steering angle is increased i e steering becomes more direct The rear axle steering acts to increase maneu verability by turning the rear wheels slightly in a direction oppo
287. were removed for cleaning for example Floor mats can be removed from the passenger 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 mois tened 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 cleans ers Keep all fluids and moisture away from the unit Otherwise they could affect or damage surfa ces or electrical components Avoid pressing too hard when cleaning and do not use abrasive materials otherwise damage can result lt Long term vehicle storage Your service center can advise you on what to consider when storing the vehicle for longer than three months 226 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Care Mobility 227 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 29 Reference This chapter contains technical data short commands for the voice activation system and an index that will quickly take you to the information you need Reference Technical data Technical data Vehicle equ pment is also described that is not available in a vehicle e g because of the selected o
288. without pinch protection Initializing after a power failure After a power failure during the opening or clos ing 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 lt Press the switch up and hold it until the initialization is complete gt Initialization begins within 15 seconds and is completed when the sunroof and sliding visor are completely closed gt The roof closes without pinch protection Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 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 equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle e g because of the selected optional equip ment or country variant This also applies for safety related functions and systems Sitting safely The ideal seating position can make a vital con tribution to relaxed fatigue free driving The seating position plays an important role in an accident in combination with gt Safety belts refer to page 51 gt Head restra
289. y BMW and Genuine BMW Parts you simultane ously acquire the assurance that they have been thoroughly tested by BMW to ensure optimum performance when installed on your vehicle BMW warrants these parts to be free from de fects in material and workmanship BMW will not accept any liability for damage resulting from in stallation of parts and accessories not approved by BMW BMW cannot test every product made by other manufacturers to verify if it can be used on a BMW safely and without risk to either the vehicle its operation or its occupants Genuine BMW Parts BMW Accessories and other prod ucts approved by BMW together with profes sional advice on using these items are available from all BMW centers Installation and operation of non BMW approved accessories such as alarms radios amplifiers radar detectors wheels suspension components brake dust shields telephones including operation of any mobile phone from within the vehicle without using an externally mounted antenna or trans ceiver equipment for instance CBs walkie talkies ham radios or similar accessories may cause extensive damage to the vehicle com promise its safety interfere with the vehicle s electrical system or affect the validity of the BMW Limited Warranty See your BMW center for additional information Maintenance re placement or repair of the emission control de vices and systems may be performed by any au tomotive repair establishment or i
290. y reducing engine speed and by applying brakes at 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 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Driving stability control systems Controls Indicator warning lamps The indicator lamp flashes DSC con 2 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 re duced during acceleration and when driving in bends Stabilizing interventions by the Integral Active Steering system are only performed by the rear axle steering To increase vehicle stability activate DSC again as soon as possible Deactivating DSC B o 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 Activating DSC Press the button DSC OFF and the DSC OFF indicator lamp go out om Indicator warning lamps When DSC is deactivated DSC OFF is dis played in the instrument cluster amp The indicator lamp lights up DSC is de c activated DTC Dynamic Traction Contro
291. y with a moist rag Then dry with a soft cloth Plastic components These include Imitation leather surfaces V Headliner Lamp lenses Instrument cluster cover VV V OV 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 sol vents 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 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 225 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Mobility Care 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 fastened again after they
292. your service center Make sure to have regular maintenance procedures recorded in the vehi cle s Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models and in the Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models These en tries are proof of regular maintenance Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 903 008 07 12 490 Maintenance Mobility Socket for OBD Onboard Diagnosis Position EE There is an OBD socket on the driver s side for checking the primary components in the vehicle emissions Emissions service gt The warning lamp lights up ENGINE o ae SOON Emissions are deteriorating Have fo the vehicle checked as soon as pos sible gt The warning lamp flashes under certain cir cumstances Canadian model warning light indi cates the engine symbol This indicates that there is excessive misfir ing in the engine Reduce the vehicle speed and have the sys tem checked immediately otherwise seri ous engine misfiring within a brief period can seriously damage emission control compo nents in particular the catalytic converter Fuel cap e ra If the fuel cap is not properly tightened the OBD system may conclude that fuel vapor is escaping If the cap is then tightened the display should go out in a short time The indicator lamp lights up Data memory Your vehicle records data relating to vehicle op eration faults and user settings These data are stored in the remote control and

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