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1. 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 190 Long term vehicle storage Your service center can advise you on what to consider when storing the vehicle for longer than three months Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Care Mobility 191 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI13 Reference This chapter contains the technical data and an index that will quickly take you to the information you need Reference Technical data Technical data Vehicle equipment ment is also described that is not available in a P l vehicle e g because of the selected optional All standard country specific and optional equipment or country variant This also applies equipment that is offered in the model seriesis for safety related functions and systems described in this chapter Therefore equip Dimensions Width height 1 Vehicle height 66 inches 1 675 mm 3 Vehicle width with mirrors 82 6 in 2 Vehicle width without mirrors 74 inches ches 2 098 mm 1 881 mm 194 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Technical data Reference Length wheel base 1 Wheel base 110 6 inches 2 810 mm 2 Vehicle length 182 9 inches 4 648 mm Smallest turning c
2. The state is stored for the remote control cur rently 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 The collision warning can be issued in the in strument cluster and acoustically Warning stages Symbol Measure The vehicle lights up red prewarn f ing Increase distance The vehicle flashes red and an acoustic signal sounds acute warn ing You are requested to intervene by braking or making an evasive ma neuver Adapting your speed and driving style The display does not relieve the driver of the responsibility to adapt his or her driving speed and style to the traffic conditions lt System limits Be alert Due to system limitations warnings may be not be issued at all or may be issued late or improperly Therefore always be alert and ready to intervene otherwise there is the dan ger of an accident occurring lt Detection range The detection capacity of the camera and the collision warning has limitations This may result in the warning not being is sued or being issued late 103 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Controls Safety For example the following situations may not Keep the windshield in the area behind the in be detected terior rear view mirror clean and clear gt Slow moving vehicles when you approach them at high speed gt Vehicle
3. 1 High beams headlamp flasher 5 Insert the new bulb and attach the cover in 2 Parking lamps the reverse order 3 Low beams 4 Tum signal side marker light High beams headlamp flasher and parking lamps Follow the general instructions on Lamps and Xenon headlamps bulbs refer to page 175 High beams headlamp flasher 55 watt bulb H7 Parking lamps 5 watt bulb W5W 1 Open the hood refer to page 167 2 Press arrow 1 and fold out the cover ar row 2 1 Parking lamps daytime running lights 2 Low beams high beams headlamp flasher 3 Turn signal side marker light Halogen headlamps Low beams R the bulb holder Follow the general instructions on Lamps and A REMOVE pup Neier bulbs refer to page 175 176 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Replacing components Mobility The lower bulb is the high beam and head ward past the removal hook and onto the lamp flasher and the upper bulb is the clip arrow 1 parking lamp 4 Pull off the bulb 5 Insert the new bulb and attach the cover in the reverse order Xenon headlamps Because of the long life of these bulbs the likelihood of failure is very low Switching the lamps on and off frequently shortens their life If a xenon bulb fails switch on the front fog 2 Turn the screwdriver by 90 arrow 2 lamps and continue the trip with great care 3 Press the removal hook upward arrow and Comply with local regulatio
4. Controls Lamps The High beam Assistant can be switched off when manually adjusting the light To reacti vate the High beam Assistant press the but ton on the turn signal lever System limits Personal responsibility The high beam assistant cannot serve as a substitute for the driver s personal judgment of when to use the high beams Therefore manually switch off the high beams in situa tions where this is required to avoid a 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 depres sions in cross traffic or half obscured on coming traffic on freeways gt In poorly lit towns and cities and in the presence of highly reflective signs At low speeds When the windshield in front of the interior rearview mirror is fogged over dirty or cov ered with stickers etc 92 Camera ee a ae N The camera is located near the base of the mirror Keep the windshield in the area behind the in terior rear view mirror clean and clear Fog lamps Front fog lamps The parking lamps or low beams must be switched on P
5. Do not continue driving if the vehicle is not equipped with run flat tires continued driving may result in serious accidents lt When a flat tire is indicated DSC Dynamic Sta bility Control is switched on if necessary System limits Sudden tire damage Sudden serious tire damage caused by external influences cannot be indicated in ad vance lt A natural even pressure loss in all four tires cannot be detected Therefore check the tire inflation pressure regularly The system could be delayed or malfunction in the following situations gt When the system has not been initialized gt When driving ona snowy or slippery road surface gt Sporty driving style slip in the drive wheels high lateral acceleration gt When driving with snow chains Actions in the event of a flat tire Normal tires 1 Identify the damaged tire Do this by checking the air pressure in all four tires 101 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Controls Safety If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is correct the Flat Tire Monitor may not have been initialized In this case initialize the system If an identification is not possible please contact the service center 2 Rectify the flat tire on the damaged wheel 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
6. Engine oil Vehicle equipment All standard country specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter Therefore equip ment is also described that is not available in a vehicle e g because of the selected optional equipment or country variant This also applies for safety related functions and systems General information The engine oil consumption is dependent on the driving style and driving conditions When a sporty driving style is used the engine oil consumption for example is clearly higher Therefore regularly check the engine oil level after refueling Checking the oil level electronically Status display The concept The oil level is monitored electronically during driving and shown on the Control Display If the oil level reaches the minimum level a check control message is displayed Requirements Depending on the previous displays the status display is displayed 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 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 immediatel
7. Push the button in the driver s foot well The tailgate is opened if the vehicle is station ary provided that the tailgate has not been locked Closing Recessed grips on the inside trim of the tail gate can be used to conveniently pull down the tailgate Keep the closing path clear Make sure that the closing path of the tailgate is clear otherwise injuries may re sult Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Do not place the remote control in the cargo area Take the remote control with you and do not leave it in the cargo area otherwise the re mote control is locked inside the vehicle when the tailgate is closed lt Locking the vehicle amp k ea Press the button on the inside of the tailgate When the driver s door is closed the vehicle is completely locked Automatic tailgate operation Adjusting the opening height You can set how far the tailgate should open Adjusting the opening height When adjusting the opening height en sure that there is a clearance of at least 4 in 10 cm above the tailgate Otherwise the ceiling may not be high enough for the open tailgate if the load situation changes lt 1 Settings 2 Tailgate 3 Turn the controller until the desired open ing height is selected Opening The tailgate opens fully Opening and closing gt Press the button on the exterior of the tail gate gt Press the button on the remote c
8. 3 Set the parking brake Automatic Engine 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 af ter each engine start This function is activated at speeds faster than about 3 mph approx 5 km h Engine stop The engine is switched off automatically dur ing a stop under the following conditions Automatic transmission gt The selector lever is in transmission posi tion D gt The brake pedal remains pressed while the vehicle is stationary or the vehicle is held by Automatic Hold gt The driver s seat belt is buckled or the driv er s door is closed The air volume of the air conditioner is reduced when the engine is switched off Displays in the instrument cluster The display indicates that the automatic engine start stop function is ready for an auto matic engine start Online Edition for Part no The display indicates that the conditions for an automatic en CS gine stop have not been satis fied Note The engine is not switched off automatically in the following situations gt External temperature too low gt The
9. Ice on roads Even at temperatures above 37 F 3 C there can be a risk of ice on roads Therefore drive carefully on bridges and shaded roads for example to avoid the in creased risk of an accident lt Time The time is displayed in the in strument cluster Setting the time on the Control Display refer to page 87 Date The date is displayed in the in strument cluster Set the date on the Control Dis play refer to page 87 i 13 12 23 Range After the reserve range is reached gt ACheck Control message is displayed briefly gt The remaining range is shown on the onboard com puter gt When a dynamic driving style is used such as when cornering quickly operation of the engine is not always ensured The Check Control message appears continu ously below a range of approx 30 miles 50 km Refuel promptly Refuel no later than at a range of 30 miles 50 km or operation of the engine is not ensured and damage may occur lt Displaying the cruising range 1 Settings 2 Info display 3 Additional indicators Current fuel consumption l Displays the current fuel con sumption You can check whether you are currently driv ing in an efficient and environ mentally friendly manner 81 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Controls Displays Displaying the current fuel consumption 1 Settings 2 Info display 3 Additional indic
10. Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 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 vehi cle from rolling when it is parked Setting i Pull the switch The LED lights up The indicator lamp lights up red The PARK 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 ve hicle for example by turning the steering wheel in the direction of the curb lt While driving Use while driving serves as an emergency braking function Driving Pull the switch and hold it The vehicle brakes hard while the switch is being pulled The indicator lamp lights up red a sig PARK nal 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 i Automatic transmission Press the switch while the brake is pressed or transmission position P is engaged The LED and indicator lamp go out The park
11. When suspending clothing from the hooks ensure that it will not obstruct the driv er s vision lt No heavy objects Do not hang heavy objects from the hooks otherwise they may present a danger to passengers during braking and evasive ma neuvers lt Storage compartments in the cargo area Storage space under the cargo floor cover Raise the cargo floor panel The storage space under the cargo floor panel is subdivided L Mal A NT S 5 Two additional subdividers can be inserted to partition it further 140 Storage compartment on the right side A waterproof storage compartment is available on the right side of the cargo area floor Hooks multi function hook J Multi function hooks are available on the left and right cargo area walls Retaining strap A retaining strap is available on the right side trim for fastening small objects Net Smaller objects can be stored in the net on the left side of the cargo area Left side storage compartment To open pull the handle Lashing eyes in the cargo area To secure the cargo refer to page 148 there are lashing eyes in the cargo area Lashing eyes in the cargo area with rail To secure the cargo refer to page 148 there are lashing eyes in the cargo area Reversible floor panel The bottom of the cargo floor panel is coated with a water and dirt resistant finish Fold the cargo floor panel up remove it and flip it over Online
12. 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 pew Press the button repeatedly to select oo an operating mode LED off outside air flows in continuously gt LED on recirculated air mode the supply of outside air into the vehicle is perma nently blocked If the windows fog over switch off recircu lated air mode and increase the air volume if necessary Continuous recirculated air mode The recirculated air mode should not be used for an extended period of time as the air quality inside the vehicle deteriorates stead ily lt Temperature Turn the wheel to set the de The automatic climate control reaches this temperature as quickly as possible if neces sary by increasing the cooling or heating out put and then keeps it constant Avoid rapidly switching between different tem perature settings Otherwise the automatic cli mate control will not have sufficient time to ad just the set temperature 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 volume can be adjusted when the pro gram is active If the windows fog over also switch on the cooling function Cooling function The passenger compartment can only be coo
13. formation about motor vehicle safety from http Awww safercar gov For Canadian customers Canadian customers who wish to report a safety related defect to Transport Canada De fect Investigations and Recalls may telephone the toll free hotline 1 800 333 0510 You can also obtain other information about motor vehi cle safety from http www tc gc ca roadsafety Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Sa Inline Editic Ataglance CELEUS Cockpit Cockpit Vehicle equipment ment is also described that is not available in a vehicle e g because of the selected optional equipment or country variant This also applies for safety related functions and systems All standard country specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter Therefore equip All around the steering wheel De Rear window safety switch 45 1 Front fog lamps 92 2 Powerwindows 44 3 Exterior mirror operation 54 Parking lamps 89 4 Lane departure warning 104 Lowbeams 89 Collision warning 102 Z de j Z A Automatic headlamp con 5 Lamps gt trol 90 Daytime running lights 90 Adaptive Light Control 90 High beam Assistant 91 12 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Cockpit Ataglance a glance Headlamp range control 91 Voice activation 24 i Telephone see user s manual for Navigation Entertainment and Commu
14. play 16 Screwdriver 174 Screw thread for tow fit ting 186 Seat and mirror memory 54 Seat belts refer to Safety belts 51 Seat heating front 51 Seat heating rear 51 Seating position for chil dren 57 Seats 48 Selection list in instrument cluster 85 Selector lever automatic transmission 71 Sensors care 190 Service and warranty 7 Service requirements Condi tion Based Service CBS 172 Service requirements dis play 82 Service Roadside Assis tance 183 Services ConnectedDrive Settings locking unlock ing 42 Settings on Control Dis play 87 Settings storing for seat mir ror 54 Shifting automatic transmis sion 71 Shift paddles on steering wheel 73 Side airbags 94 Signaling horn 12 Signals when unlocking 42 Sitting safely 48 Size 194 Slide tilt glass roof 46 Smallest turning circle 195 Snow chains 165 Socket 133 Socket OBD Onboard Diag nostics 173 SOS button 182 Spare fuse 181 Specified engine oil types 170 Speed average 86 Speed limit detection on board computer 86 Speed limiter display 83 Speed Limit Information 83 Speed limit in the com puter 86 Split screen 21 SPORT program Dynamic Driving Control 110 Sport automatic transmis sion 73 Sport displays torque dis play performance dis play 87 SPORT program Dynamic Driving Control 111 Sport program transmis sion 72 Sport steering variable 110 Stability control systems 107 Start
15. Lower and lock head restraints as needed 60 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 rear Press the button on the driver s door if children are being transported in the This locks various functions so that they can not be operated from the rear safety switch refer to page 45 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Driving Controls Driving Vehicle equipment All standard country specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter Therefore equip ment is also described that is not available in a vehicle e g because of the selected optional equipment or country variant This also applies for safety related functions and systems Start Stop button The concept Pressing the Start Stop button switches the ignition on or off and starts the engine Automatic transmission The engine starts if the brake is de pressed while pressing the Start Stop button Ignition on Automatic transmission Press the Start Stop button but do not depress the brake 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
16. Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Lamps Setting the duration 1 Settings 2 Lighting 3 Pathway lighting 4 Set the duration The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use Automatic headlamp control Switch position 2 the low beams are switched on and off automatically e g in tun nels in twilight or if there is precipitation The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up A blue sky with the sun low on the horizon can cause the lights to be switched on The low beams always stay on when the fog lamps are switched on Personal responsibility The automatic headlamp control cannot serve as a Substitute for your personal judg ment in determining when the lamps should be switched on in response to ambient lighting conditions For example the sensors are unable to detect fog or hazy weather To avoid safety risks you should always switch on the lamps manually under these conditions Daytime running lights With the ignition switched on the daytime run ning lights light up in position 0 D QE or 0 After the ignition is switched off the parking lamps light up in position 30 Q Activating deactivating In some countries daytime running lights are compulsory so it may not be possible to deac tivate the daytime running lights 1 Settings 2 Lighting 90 3 Daytime running lamps The setting is stored for the remote control cur
17. Press the lever to the resistance point and hold it there for as long as you want the turn signal to flash 67 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Driving High beams headlamp flasher gt High beams arrow 1 gt Headlamp flasher arrow 2 Washer wiper system Switching the wipers on off and brief wipe Do not switch on the wipers if frozen Do not switch on the wipers if they are frozen onto the windshield otherwise the wiper blades and the windshield wiper motor may be damaged 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 Switching on Press the wiper levers up The lever automatically returns to its initial po sition when released 68 gt Normal wiping speed press up once The wipers switch to intermittent operation when the vehicle is stationary gt Fast wiping speed press up twice or press once beyond the resistance point The wipers switch to normal speed when the vehicle is stationary Switching off and brief wipe Press the wiper levers down The lever automatically returns to its initial po sition when released gt Brief wipe press down once gt To switch off normal wipe press down once gt To switch off fast wipe press down twice Intermittent operation or rain sensor The concept Without t
18. Protective function win dows 45 Push and turn switch refer to Controller 16 17 R Radiator fluid 171 Radio operated key refer to Remote control 32 Radio ready state 62 203 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Reference Everything from A to Z Radio see user s manual for Navigation Entertainment and Communication Rain sensor 68 Rear lamps 178 Rear socket 134 Rearview mirror 54 Rear window de froster 126 128 Recirculated air filter 129 Recirculated air mode 125 128 Recommended tire brands 164 Refueling 156 Remaining range 81 Remote control key 32 Remote control malfunc tion 36 Remote control univer sal 131 Replacement fuse 181 Replacing parts 174 Replacing wheels tires 164 Reporting safety defects 9 Reserve warning refer to Range 81 Reset Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 98 Retaining straps securing cargo 148 Retreaded tires 164 Roadside parking lamps 90 Roller sunblinds 46 RON gasoline quality 158 Roof load capacity 195 Roof mounted luggage rack 149 Rope for tow starting towing 185 RSC Run Flat System Com ponent refer to Run flat tires 165 Rubber components care 189 Run flat tires 165 204 S Safe braking 145 Safety 7 Safety belt reminder for driv er s seat and front passen ger seat 52 Safety belts 51 Safety belts care 189 Safety switch windows 45 Safety systems airbags 94 Saving fuel 150 Screen refer to Control Dis
19. TPM 97 Tires changing 164 Tires everything on wheels and tires 159 Tires run flat tires 165 Tire tread 163 Tone see user s manual for Navigation Entertainment and Communication Tools 174 Top View 120 Total vehicle weight 195 Touchpad 19 Tow fitting 186 Towing 185 Tow starting 185 TPM Tire Pressure Moni tor 97 Traction control 108 TRACTION program Dy namic Driving Control 108 Transmission automatic 71 Transporting children safely 57 Tread tires 163 Trip computer 87 Triple turn signal activa tion 67 Trip odometer 81 Trunk lid 38 Turning circle 195 Turning circle lines rearview camera 119 Turn signals operation 67 U Unintentional alarm 44 Units of measure 88 Universal remote control 131 Unlock button automatic transmission 71 Unlocking locking from in side 38 Unlocking locking via door lock 37 Unlocking locking with re mote control 35 Unlocking settings 42 Unpaved roads cross coun try trips 146 Updates made after the edito rial deadline 7 Upholstery care 189 USB interface 134 V Variable sport steering 110 Vehicle battery 180 Vehicle battery replac ing 180 Vehicle breaking in 144 Vehicle care 188 Vehicle equipment 6 Vehicle identification number refer to Identification num ber in the engine compart ment 167 Vehicle jack 180 Vehicle paint 188 Vehicle storage 190 Vehicle wash 187 Ventilation 129 Ventilation refer to Parked car
20. The DSC OFF indicator lamp lights up os Dynamic Traction Control is activated SPORT Consistently sporty tuning of the suspension and engine control for greater driving agility with maximum driving stabilization The program can be configured to individual specifications The configuration is stored for the remote control currently in use Activating SPORT M Press button repeatedly until SPORT is displayed in the instrument cluster Configuring SPORT When the display is activated on the Control Display refer to page 112 the SPORT driving mode can be set to individual specifications gt Activating SPORT gt Configure SPORT gt Configuring the SPORT driving mode SPORT can also be configured before it is acti vated 1 Settings 2 SPORT mode 3 Configure driving mode This configuration is retrieved when the SPORT driving mode is activated COMFORT For a balanced tuning with maximum driving stabilization Activating COMFORT i Press button repeatedly until COM FORT is displayed in the instrument cluster Online Edition for Part no In certain situations the system automatically changes to the NORMAL program automatic program change refer to page 110 ECO PRO ECO PRO refer to page 151 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
21. braking The vehicle remains steerable even during full brake applications thus increasing active Safety ABS is operational every time you start the en gine Brake assistant When you apply the brakes rapidly this system automatically produces the maximum braking force boost This then reduces braking dis tance to a minimum during full braking This system utilizes all of the benefits provided by ABS Do not reduce the pressure on the brake pedal for the duration of the full braking DSC 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 Sub ject to physical limits DSC helps to keep the vehicle on a steady course by 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 Indicator warning lamps The indicator lamp flashes DSC con oo trols the drive forces and brake forces The indicator lamp lights up DSC has failed Deactivating DSC DSC OFF When DSC is deactivated driving stability is reduced during acceleration and when driving in bends To increase vehicle stabili
22. correctly Vehicle Info Vehicle status G ol Service required Vehicle inspection Date Adjust the settings a or YS Confirm The entered date is stored Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Displays Controls Automatic Service Request Data regarding the service status or legally mandated inspections of the vehicle are auto matically transmitted to your service center before a service due date You can check when your service center was notified Vehicle Info Vehicle status Open Options Ap mos Last Service Request Gear shift indicator The concept The system recommends the most fuel effi cient gear in the current driving situation Depending on how the vehicle is equipped and the country specific version of the vehicle the gear shift indicator is active in the manual mode of the automatic transmission and in the manual transmission Indicators to shift up or down are displayed in the instrument cluster On vehicles without a gear shift indicator the engaged gear is displayed Automatic transmission displays Example Description Fuel efficient gear is engaged Shift into fuel efficient gear Speed limit detection with No Passing Information The concept Speed limit detection Speed limit detection uses a symbol in the shape of a traffic sign to display the currently detected speed limit The camera at the base of the interior rearvie
23. ee 3 Brightness 2 Time Date 4 3 Format ness is set 4 Select the desired format 5 Press the controller The date format is stored The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use Language Setting the language To set the language on the Control Display Settings Language Units Language Pe eS Select the desired language The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use Setting the voice dialog Voice dialog for the voice activation system refer to page 25 Units of measure Setting the units of measure To set the units for fuel consumption route distance and temperature Settings Language Units Select the desired menu item 2 i a Select the desired unit The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use 88 Turn the controller until the desired bright Depending on the light conditions the bright ness control may not be clearly visible Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Lamps Controls Lamps Vehicle equipment All standard country specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter Therefore equip ment is also described that is not available in a vehicle e g because of the selected optional equipment or country variant This also applies for safety related functions and systems Ata glance 1 Rear fog lamps 2 Front fog lamps 3 Automatic
24. Breakdown assistance Breakdown assistance Vehicle equipment All standard country specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter Therefore equip ment is also described that is not available in a vehicle e g because of the selected optional equipment or country variant This also applies for safety related functions and systems Hazard warning flashers a ala T Sy p Fam Y Em WA D bil W EU G N Em The button is located in the center console Intelligent Emergency Request Requirements gt The radio ready state is switched on gt The Assist system is functional gt The SIM card integrated in the vehicle has been activated gt A ConnectedDrive contract is available General information Only press the SOS button in an emergency 182 Hints Emergency Request not guaranteed For technical reasons the Emergency Request cannot be guaranteed under unfavor able conditions lt Initiating an Emergency Request _ Press the cover briefly to open it Press the SOS button until the LED in the button lights up N gt The LED lights up an Emergency Request was initiated If the situation allows wait in your vehicle until the voice connection has been estab lished gt The LED flashes when a connection to the BMW Response Center has been estab lished When the emergency request is received at the BMW Response Ce
25. Electronic Stability Pro gram refer to DSC 107 Exchanging wheels tires 164 Exhaust system 144 Exterior mirror automatic dimming feature 55 Exterior mirrors 54 External start 183 External temperature dis play 81 External temperature warn ing 81 Eyes for securing cargo 148 F Failure message refer to Check Control 78 False alarm refer to Uninten tional alarm 44 Fan refer to Air flow 125 128 Fault displays refer to Check Control 78 Filler neck for engine oil 170 Fine wood care 189 First aid kit 183 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Everything from A to Z Reference Fitting for towing refer to Tow fitting 186 Flat tire changing wheels 180 Flat Tire Monitor FTM 100 Flat tire Tire Pressure Moni tor TPM 97 Flat tire warning lamp 98 101 Flooding 145 Floor carpet care 190 Floor mats care 190 Fold out position windshield wipers 70 Foot brake 145 Front airbags 94 Front fog lamps 92 Front fog lamps front bulb replacement 177 Front lamps 176 Front passenger airbags au tomatic deactivation 96 Front passenger airbags indi cator lamp 96 FTM Flat Tire Monitor 100 Fuel 158 Fuel cap 156 Fuel consumption current 81 Fuel consumption refer to Average fuel consump tion 86 Fuel filler flap 156 Fuel gauge 80 Fuel quality 158 Fuel recommendation 158 Fuel tank capacity 196 Fuse 181 G Garage door opener refer to Integrated universa
26. Range 81 5 Selection list such as for the radio 85 3 Computer 85 Current fuel consumption 81 Date 81 Energy recovery 82 Speed limit detection 83 External temperature 81 4 Navigation display see user s manual for Transmission display 73 Navigation Entertainment and Communi cation 76 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Displays Feeney 1 Selection list e g radio 85 Computer Navigation display see user s manual for 2 Transmission displays 7 Navigation Entertainment and Communi 3 Service requirements cation a a Messages e g Check Control Speed limit detection 8 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Displays With the Business navigation system or no navigation wa 1 Clock 81 External temperature 81 2 Messages e g Check Control 78 3 Transmission displays 73 Check Control The concept The Check Control system monitors functions in the vehicle and notifies you of malfunctions in the monitored systems A Check Control message is displayed as a combination of indicator or warning lamps and text messages in the instrument cluster and in the Head up Display In addition an acoustic signal may be output and a text message may appear on the Control Display 78 6 4 Selection lists e g Dynamic Driving Con trol 85 Computer 85 O1 6 Service requirements 82 Indicator warning lamps The indicator and warning lamps in the instru ment cluster ca
27. a damaged tire 1 Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu vers 2 Donot exceed a speed of 50 mph 80 km h 3 Check the air pressure in all four tires at the next opportunity If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is correct the Flat Tire Monitor may not have been initialized In this case initialize the system Possible driving distance with complete loss of tire inflation pressure The possible driving distance after a loss of tire inflation pressure depends on the cargo load and the driving style and conditions For a vehicle containing an average load the possible driving distance is approx 50 miles 80 km When the vehicle is driven with a damaged tire its handling characteristics change e g re duced lane stability during braking a longer braking distance and altered self steering properties Adjust your driving style accord ingly Avoid abrupt steering maneuvers or driv ing over obstacles e g curbs potholes etc Because the possible driving distance de pends on how the vehicle is used during the trip the actual distance may be smaller or 102 greater depending on the driving speed road conditions external temperature cargo load etc Continued driving with a flat tire Drive moderately and do not exceed a speed of 50 mph 80 km h A loss of tire inflation pressure results ina change in the handling characteristics e g re duced lane stability during braking a longer br
28. and pull off the wiper blade arrow 2 Attach anew wiper blade It must engage audibly 3 Fold down the wipers Lamp and bulb replacement Hints Lamps and bulbs Lamps and bulbs make an essential contribu tion to vehicle safety The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends that you entrust corresponding procedures to the service center if you are unfamiliar with them or they are not described here You can obtain a selection of replacement bulbs at the service center 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 af fected to prevent short circuits To avoid possible injury or equipment damage when replacing bulbs observe any instructions provided by the bulb manufacturer Do not perform work bulb replacement on xenon headlamps Have any work on the xenon lighting system including bulb replacement performed only by a service center Due to the high voltage present in the system there is the danger of fatal injuries if work is carried out improperly Do not touch the bulbs Do not touch the glass of new bulbs with your bare hands as even minute amounts of contamination will burn into the bulb s surface and reduce its service life Use a clean tissue cloth or something similar or hold the bulb by its base lt Light
29. are automati cally heated while the ignition is switched on Switching on the rear window wiper 69 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Controls Driving Press the wiper lever forward intermittent wipe When reverse gear is engaged the sys tem switches to continuous operation To clean the rear window press the wiper lever further forward Fold out position of the wipers Required when changing the wiper blades or under frosty conditions for example Switch the ignition on and off again 2 Under frosty conditions ensure that the wiper blades are not frozen onto the wind shield 3 Press the wiper lever up beyond the point of resistance and hold it for approx 3 sec onds until the wiper remains in a nearly vertical position After the wipers are folded back down the wiper system must be reactivated Fold the wipers back down Before switching the ignition on fold the wipers back down to the windshield other wise the wipers may become damaged when they are switched on lt Switch on the ignition 2 Press the wiper levers down The wipers move to their resting position and are ready for operation Washer fluid General information Antifreeze for washer fluid Antifreeze is flammable and can cause injury if it is used incorrectly Therefore keep it away from sources of igni tion Only keep it in the closed original container and inaccessible to children 70 Fo
30. be configured to individual specifications Activating ECO PRO i Press button repeatedly until ECO PRO is displayed in the instrument cluster Configuring ECO PRO 1 Activate ECO PRO 2 Configure ECO PRO Make the desired settings Displays Program selection Pressing the button displays a 3 i SPORT list of the selectable programs SPORT COMFORT ECO PRO Selected program The selected program is dis played in the instrument cluster 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Controls Driving stability control systems Display on the Control Display Program changes can be displayed on the Control Display 1 Settings 2 Driving mode 3 Driving mode info 112 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Driving comfort Controls Driving comfort Vehicle equipment All standard country specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter Therefore equip ment is also described that is not available in a vehicle e g because of the selected optional equipment or country variant This also applies for safety related functions and systems 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 no
31. by a maxi mum of 5 mph 10 km h gt Pressing the rocker switch to the resist ance point and holding it there accelerates or decelerates the vehicle without requiring pressure on the accelerator After the rocker switch is released the vehicle main tains its final speed Pressing the switch beyond the resistance point causes the ve hicle to accelerate more rapidly Resuming the desired speed Press the button Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Driving comfort Controls The stored speed is reached and maintained Displays in the instrument cluster Indicator lamp Depending on how the vehicle is equip ped the indicator lamp in the instru ment cluster indicates whether the sys tem is switched on Desired speed gt The marking lights up green the system is active gt The marking lights up or ange the system has been interrupted gt The marking does not light up the system is switched off Brief status display Selected desired speed If appears briefly on the display for Check Control messages it is possible that the sys tem requirements for operation are currently not met PDC Park Distance Control The concept PDC supports you when parking Objects that you are approaching slowly in front of or be hind your vehicle are indicated with gt Signal tones gt Visual display General information Measurements are made by ultrasound sen sors in the
32. closing the glass sunroof When the sliding visor is open proceed as de scribed under Sliding visor Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Opening and closing Controls Opening closing the glass sunroof and sliding visor together Briefly press the switch twice in 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 36 via the remote control Convenient closing refer to page 41 with Comfort Access Comfort position Stops the roof in the comfort position if the roof is not fully open This reduces wind noise in the passenger compartment If desired continue the movement by pressing the switch Pinch protection system If the closing force when closing the glass sun roof exceeds a certain value the closing move ment is stopped beginning at approximately the middle of the opening in the roof or from the tilted position during closing The glass sunroof opens again slightly Danger of pinching even with pinch pro tection Despite the pinch protection system check that the roof s closing path is clear otherwise the closing action may not be interrupted in certain extreme situations such as when thin objects are present lt Closing from the open position without pinch protection For example if there is an external danger pro c
33. cm and at this height no faster than walking speed Adhere to water depth and speed limita tions Do not exceed this water depth and walking speed otherwise the vehicle s engine the Driving tips electrical systems and the transmission may be damaged lt Braking safely Your vehicle is equipped with ABS as a stand ard feature Applying the brakes fully is the most effective way of braking in situations when this is neces Sary The vehicle maintains steering responsive ness You can still avoid any obstacles with a minimum of steering effort Pulsation of the brake 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 over existing mats or other objects Only use floor mats that have been approved for the vehicle and can be properly fixed in place Ensure that the floor mats are securely fas tened again after they were removed for clean ing for example lt Driving in wet conditions When roads are wet coated with road salt or there is heavy rain briefly exert gentle pres sure on the brake pedal every few miles Ensure that this action does not endanger other road users The heat generated
34. display 3 Speed limit information If speed limit detection is switched on it can be displayed on the info display in the instru ment cluster via the onboard computer No Passing Information is displayed together with the activated speed limit information Display The following is displayed in the instrument cluster Speed limit detection Current speed limit E mph Speed limit detection is not available E Speed limit detection can also be displayed in the Head up Display No Passing Information gt Start of No Passing zone gt End of No Passing zone gt No Passing Information not available No Passing Information can also be displayed in the Head up Display System limits The system may not be fully functional and may provide incorrect information in the fol lowing situations gt In heavy fog rain or snowfall gt When signs are concealed by objects gt When driving very close to the vehicle in front of you When driving toward bright lights When the windshield behind the interior rearview mirror is fogged over dirty or cov ered by a sticker etc gt Inthe event of incorrect detection by the camera gt Ifthe speed limits stored in the navigation system are incorrect gt In areas not covered by the navigation sys tem gt When roads differ from the navigation such as due to changes in the road net work gt When passing buses or trucks with a
35. display should go out in a short time 173 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Mobility Replacing components Replacing components Vehicle equipment Front Replacing the wiper blades 1 To change the wiper blades fold up refer All standard country specific and optional to page 70 the wiper arms equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter Therefore equip 2 Fold up the wipers ment is also described that is not available in a vehicle e g because of the selected optional equipment or country variant This also applies for safety related functions and systems Onboard vehicle tool kit Position the wiper blade in a horizontal po sition t 4 Remove the wiper blade toward one side 5 N The onboard vehicle tool kit is located behind the left folding cover in the cargo area The onboard vehicle tool kit is located under the first aid kit behind the left folding cover in the cargo area 5 Insert the new wiper blade in reverse order of removal until it locks in place Wiper blade replacement 6 Fold down the wipers General information Do not fold down the wipers without wiper blades Do not fold down the wipers if wiper blades have not been installed this may damage the windshield 174 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Replacing components Mobility Rear replacing the wiper blades 1 Lift off the wiper fully
36. event of a vehicle break down Roadside Assistance The Roadside Assistance phone number can be viewed on the iDrive or a connection to Roadside Assistance can be established di rectly 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 ca bles with fully insulated clamp handles To prevent personal injury or damage to both vehicles adhere strictly to the following proce dure Do not touch live parts To avoid the risk of potentially fatal in jury always avoid all contact with electrical components while the engine is running 183 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Mobility Breakdown assistance Connecting the cables Preparation 1 Check whether the battery of the other ve hicle has a voltage of 12 volts This infor mation can be found on the battery Switch off the engine of the assisting vehi cle Switch off any electronic systems power consumers in both vehicles Bodywork contact between vehicles Make sure that there is no contact be tween the bodywork of the two vehicles other wise there is the danger of short circuits Starting aid terminals Connecting order Connect the jumper cables in the correct order otherwise there is the danger of injury from sparking lt gt s Rae The so called starting aid terminal in the en gine compartment acts as
37. headlamp control Adaptive Light Control High beam Assistant Wel come lamps Daytime running lights 4 Lamps off daytime running lights 5 Parking lamps daytime running lights 6 Low beams welcome lamps High beam Assistant 7 Instrument lighting 8 Headlamp range control Parking lamps low beams headlamp control General information Switch position 0 D 40 If the driver door is opened with the ignition switched off the exterior lighting is automati cally switched off at these switch settings Parking lamps Switch position D d the vehicle lamps light up on all sides e g for parking Do not use the parking lamps for extended pe riods otherwise the 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 90 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 The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use 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 89
38. in this process helps dry the brake discs and pads In this way braking efficiency will be available when you need it 145 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Driving tips eka Things to remember when driving Hills Drive long or steep downhill gradients in the gear in which the least braking is required Otherwise the brake system may overheat re sulting in a reduction in the brake system effi ciency You can increase the engine s braking effect by shifting down going all the way to first gear if necessary Avoid load on the brakes Avoid placing excessive load on the brake system Light but consistent brake pres sure can lead to high temperatures brake wear and possibly even brake failure lt 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 un available with the engine stopped Brake disc corrosion The corrosion on the brake discs and the con tamination on the brake pads are furthered by gt Low mileage gt Extended periods when the vehicle is not used at all gt Infrequent use of the brakes Corrosion occurs when the minimum pressure that must be exerted by the pads during brake applications to clean the discs is not reached Should corrosion form on the brake discs the brakes will tend to respond with a pulsating ef fect that generally cannot be correct
39. is en tered in the navigation system before the trip is started 11 35 The time must be correctly set Speed limit detection Description of the speed limit detection refer to page 83 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 Displaying setting or changing the limit 1 Settings 2 Speed 3 Warning at 4 Turn the controller until the desired limit is displayed 5 Press the controller The speed limit is stored Activating deactivating the limit 1 Settings 2 Speed 3 Warning 4 Press the controller Setting your current speed as the limit 1 Settings 2 Speed 3 Select current soeed 4 Press the controller Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Displays Controls The current vehicle speed is stored as the limit Trip computer The vehicle features two types of computer gt Onboard info the values can be reset as often as necessary gt Trip computer the values provide an overview of the current trip Resetting the trip computer 1 Vehicle Info 2 Trip computer 3 Reset all values are reset Automatically reset all values are reset approx 4 hours after the vehicle comes to a standstill Display on the Control Display Display the onboard computer
40. leaving the vehicle so that the vehicle can then be opened from the outside lt Unlocking Pa Press the button on the remote con trol The vehicle is unlocked 35 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Controls Opening and closing Welcome lamps interior lamp and courtesy lamps are switched on You can set how the vehicle is to be unlocked Create the settings refer to page 42 Convenient opening The remote control can be used to simultane ously open the windows and the glass sunroof E 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 Switching on interior lamps and courtesy lamps 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 i d Press the button on the remote con trol for at least 3 seconds To switch off the alarm press any button Switching on the headlamp courtesy delay feature d Briefly press the button on the remote control The duration can be set 36 Opening the tailgate Press the button on the remote con trol for approx
41. may be driving on tires with incorrect tire pressures a condition that may not only compromise your vehicle s driving stability but also lead to tire damage and the risk of an accident 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 160 contains all pressure specifications for the specified tire sizes at the ambient tem perature Pressure specifications apply to ap proved tire sizes and recommended tire brands This information can be obtained from your service center To identify the correct tire inflation pressure please note the following gt Tire sizes of your vehicle gt Maximum permitted driving speed Tire inflation pressures up to 100 mph 160 km h For speeds of up to 100 mph 160 km h and for optimum driving comfort note the pressure values in the tire inflation pressure table refer to page 160 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 159 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Mobility Wheels and tires Tire inflation pressure values up to 100 mph 160 km h X3 xDrive 28i Tire size Specifications in bar PSI wit
42. no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Interior equipment With a normal cargo area 4 Slide the case all the way into the guides 1 Fold open the rear covers on the headliner arrows 1 on the backs of the backrests 2 Pull the partition net out of the case by the strap 3 Insert the bars into the brackets on both sides in the headliner toward the front ar row This is best performed from the rear seat On Fold open the front covers on the head liner 6 Carefully pull out the partition net and in sert it into the brackets as in the normal cargo area refer to page 137 If the partition net is no longer needed pro If the partition net is no longer needed pro ceed in reverse order ceed in reverse order Finally slide the case forward into the two brackets on the sides until it engages The red With an enlarged cargo area warning fields disappear 1 Fold down the entire rear seat backrest 2 Press the button arrow 1 to unlock the case on both sides a MA APON i Hae ga pir re 3 a E 3 Pull the case rearward out of the two side brackets arrow 2 Make sure not to tilt it in the process 137 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 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 equip ment is also des
43. not use the voice activation system to ini tiate an Emergency Request In stressful situa tions the voice and vocal pitch can change This can unnecessarily delay the establish ment of a telephone connection Instead use the SOS button refer to page 182 in the vicinity of the interior mirror Environmental conditions gt Say the commands numbers and letters smoothly and with normal volume empha sis and speed gt Always say commands in the language of the voice activation system gt Keep the doors windows and glass sun roof closed to prevent noise interference gt Avoid making other noise in the vehicle while speaking 26 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Integrated Owner s Manual in the vehicle Ataglance a glance Integrated Owner s Manual in the vehicle Vehicle equipment Select components All standard country specific and optional 1 MENU Press ihe burton equipment that is offered in the model series is e Teecno e described in this chapter Therefore equip Op ment is also described that is not available in a 3 Press the controller vehicle e g because of the selected optional 4 Selecting desired range equipment or country variant This also applies l gt Quick reference for safety related functions and systems gt Search by pictures gt Owner s Manual Integrated Owner s Manual Vest Vehicle info in the vehicle ae Quick reference The Integra
44. offset Tow rope When starting to tow the vehicle make sure that the tow rope is taut To avoid jerking and the associated stresses on the vehicle components when towing al ways use nylon ropes or nylon straps Attaching the tow rope correctly Only secure the tow rope on the tow fit ting otherwise damage can occur when it is secured on other parts of the vehicle lt 185 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Mobility Breakdown assistance Tow fitting The screw in tow fitting should always be car ried in the vehicle It can be screwed in at the front or rear of the BMW It is stored in the on board vehicle tool kit behind the left folding cover in the cargo area 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 vehicle can occur lt Screw thread Push out the cover by pressing on the top edge Front NAE 186 Rear 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 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Care Mobility
45. or the required action can be called up via Check Control The supplementary text of urgent messages is automatically displayed on the Control Display Symbols Within the supplementary text the following functions can be selected independent of the check control message gt Ji Display additional information about the Check Control message in the integrated owner s manual gt Service request Contact the service partner gt amp Roadside Assistance 79 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Displays 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 until the malfunction is eliminated If sev eral malfunctions occur at once the mes sages are displayed consecutively These messages can be hidden for approx 8 seconds After this time they are dis played again automatically gt Other Check Control messages are hidden automatically after approx 20 seconds They are stored and can be displayed again later Displaying stored Check Control messages 1 Vehicle Info 2 Vehicle status 3 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 80 Fuel gauge The vehicle inclinati
46. or trip computer on the Control Display 1 Vehicle Info 2 Onboard info or Trip computer Resetting the fuel consumption and speed 1 Vehicle Info 2 Onboard info 3 Consumpt or Speed 4 Yes Sport displays In the Control Display the current values for power and torque can be displayed Displaying sport displays in the Control Display 1 Vehicle Info 2 Sport displays Settings on the Control Display Time Setting the time zone 1 Settings 2 Time Date 3 Time zone 4 Select the desired time zone The time zone is stored Setting the time 1 Settings 2 Time Date 3 Time 4 Turn the controller until the desired hours are displayed pi Press the controller 6 Turn the controller until the desired mi nutes are displayed 7 Press the controller The time is stored Setting the time format 1 Settings 2 Time Date 3 Format 4 Select the desired format The time format is stored Date Setting the date 1 Settings 2 Time Date 3 Date 4 Turn the controller until the desired day is displayed 87 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Controls Displays 5 Press the controller Brightness 6 Make the necessary settings for the month and year Setting the brightness The date is stored To set the brightness of the Control Display medici 1 Settings genie eet Ea 2 Control display
47. present lt No window accessories Do not install any accessories in the range of movement of the windows otherwise the pinch protection system will be impaired Closing 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 For example if there is an external danger or if ice on the windows prevents a window from closing normally proceed as follows 1 Pull the switch past the resistance point and hold it there The pinch protection is limited and the window reopens slightly if the closing force exceeds a certain value 2 Pull the switch past the resistance point again within approx 4 seconds and hold it there The window closes without pinch protec tion Safety switch The safety switch in the driver s door can be used to prevent children for example from opening and closing the rear windows using the switches in the rear Switching on and off Press the button The LED lights up if the safety func tion is switched on 45 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Opening and closing Safety switch for rear operation Press the safety switch when transport ing children in the rear otherwise injury may result if the windows are closed without super vision lt Roller sunblinds Roller sunblinds for the rear side windows Pull out t
48. refer to Remote con trol 32 Carpet care 190 Car wash 187 Catalytic converter refer to Hot exhaust system 144 CBS Condition Based Serv ice 172 CD Multimedia see user s manual for Navigation En tertainment and Communi cation Center armrest 139 Center console 14 Center Lock see button for central locking 35 Central locking system 35 Central screen refer to Con trol Display 16 Changes technical refer to Safety 7 Changing parts 174 Changing wheels 180 Changing wheels tires 164 Check Control 78 Checking the oil level elec tronically 169 Children seating position 57 Children transporting safely 57 Child restraint fixing sys tem 57 Child restraint fixing system LATCH 58 Child restraint fixing systems mounting 57 Child safety locks 60 Child seat mounting 57 Child seats 57 Chrome parts care 189 Cleaning displays 190 Climate control 124 126 Clock 81 Closing opening from in side 38 Closing opening via door lock 37 Closing opening with remote control 35 Clothes hooks 140 Cockpit 12 Collision warning 102 Combination switch refer to Turn signals 67 Combination switch refer to Wiper system 68 Comfort Access 41 COMFORT program Dy namic Driving Control 111 Compartments in the doors 139 Computer 85 Condensation on win dows 125 128 Condensation under the vehi cle 146 Condition Based Service CBS 172 Confirmation signal 42 ConnectedDrive see user s ma
49. safety related functions and systems General information Your vehicle contains advanced technology for the reduction of fuel consumption and emis sions Fuel consumption depends on a number of dif ferent factors The implementation of certain measures driv ing style and regular maintenance can have an influence on fuel consumption and on the envi ronmental impact Remove unnecessary cargo Additional weight increases fuel consumption Remove attached parts following use Remove auxiliary mirrors roof or rear luggage racks which are no longer required following use Attached parts on the vehicle impair the aero dynamics and increase the fuel consumption 150 Close the windows and glass sunroof Driving with the glass sunroof and windows open results in increased air resistance and raises fuel consumption Tires General information Tires can affect fuel consumption values in various ways for instance fuel consumption can be influenced by the size of the tires Check the tire inflation pressure regularly Check and if necessary correct the tire infla tion pressure at least twice a month and before starting on a long trip Low tire inflation pressure increases rolling re sistance and thus raises fuel consumption and tire wear Drive away 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 Th
50. 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 let ter or number lt Press the controller for an extended period delete all letters or numbers Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 iDrive Ataglance a glance Switching between cases letters and numbers Depending on the menu you can switch be tween entering upper and lower case letters and numbers Symbol Function ABc Enter the letters 12 Enter the numbers abc or ABC Mowe the controller up Without navigation system A Select the symbol 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 entry for which data is available gt Destination search town city names can be entered using the spelling of language available on the Control Display 23 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Ataglance Feeirlia me Voice activation system Voice activation system Vehicle equipment All standar
51. speed sticker gt Ifthe traffic signs are non conforming During calibration of the camera immedi ately after vehicle shipment Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Selection lists in the instrument cluster The concept No One But You Rock n Roll Boy Shine A Light The following can be operated using the but tons and the thumbwheel on the steering wheel and the display in the instrument cluster gt Current audio source gt Redial on telephone gt Activation of the voice activation system Activating a list and creating 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 thumb wheel Displays Computer Calling up information on the info display Press the onboard computer button on the turn signal lever Information is displayed on the info display of the instrument cluster Information at a glance Info display Repeatedly pressing the button on the turn signal lever calls up the following information on the info display ee gt Range ECO PRO bonus range Average fuel consumption Current fuel consumption Average speed Date Time of arrival VV Vv VV OV When destination guidance is activated in the navigation system gt Distance to destination When destination guidance is activated in the n
52. switch The curvature is increased decreased gt Press the upper lower sec tion of the switch The curvature is shifted up down Backrest width Change the width of the back rest using the side wings to ad just the lateral support 50 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Adjusting Controls Front seat heating A u Switching on m al Press the button once for each tem perature level The maximum temperature is reached when three LEDs are lit If the drive is continued within approx 15 mi nutes the seat heating is activated automati cally with the temperature selected last When ECO PRO refer to page 151 is acti vated the heater output is reduced Switching off Press the button longer The LEDs go out Rear seat heating Switching on a al Press the button once for each tem perature level The maximum temperature is reached when three LEDs are lit If the drive is continued within approx 15 mi nutes the seat heating is activated automati cally with the temperature selected last When ECO PRO refer to page 151 is acti vated the heater output is reduced Switching off Press the button longer The LEDs go out Safety belts Seats with safety belt The vehicle has five seats each of which is equipped with a safety belt Number of safety belts Your vehicle has been fitted with five safety belts for the safety of
53. system Briefly press the button on the steer ing wheel or gt 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 sys tem Speak these list entries exactly as they are displayed in the respective list Having possible commands read aloud You can have the available commands read out loud for you Voice commands For example if the Settings menu is dis played the commands for the settings are read out loud Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Voice activation system Ataglance a glance Executing functions using short commands Functions on the main menu can be performed directly by means of short commands nearly irrespective of which menu item is currently selected e g Vehicle status List of short commands of the voice activation system see Navigation Entertainment Com munication Owner s Manual Help dialog for the voice activation system Calling up help dialog Help lt Additional commands for the help dialog gt Help with examples information about the current operating options and the most im portant commands for them are an nounced gt Help with voice activation information about
54. system is armed or disarmed at the same time Door lock and armed alarm system The alarm system is triggered when the door is opened if the vehicle is unlocked via the door lock In order to terminate this alarm unlock vehicle with the remote control or switch on the igni tion if necessary by emergency detection of the remote control Tailgate and armed alarm system The tailgate can be opened even when the alarm system is armed s5 Press the button on the remote con trol for approx 1 second After the tailgate is closed it is locked and monitored again if the doors are locked The hazard warning system flashes once In some vehicle equipment variants the tail gate can only be opened using the remote control if the vehicle was unlocked first Panic mode You can trigger the alarm system if you find yourself in a dangerous situation d Press the button on the remote con trol for at least 3 seconds To switch off the alarm press any button Switching off the alarm gt Unlock the vehicle using the remote con trol gt With Comfort Access If you are carrying the remote control with you pull on the driver side or front passenger side door handle 43 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Controls Opening and closing Indicator lamp on the interior rearview mirror gt The indicator lamp flashes briefly every 2 seconds The system is armed gt The indicator lamp fla
55. system reduces undesirable vehicle mo tion when using a dynamic driving style or trav eling on uneven road surfaces The system enhances driving dynamics and comfort as required for the road surface and driving style Programs The system offers several different programs The programs can be selected via the Driving Dynamics Control refer to page 110 SPORT Consistently sporty control of the shock ab sorbers for greater driving agility 109 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Controls Driving stability control systems SPORT Consistently sporty control of the shock ab sorbers for greater driving agility when driving with limited driving stabilization COMFORT ECO PRO Balanced control of the vehicle Variable sport steering The variable sport steering increases the steering angle of the front wheels at large steering wheel angles e g in tight curves or when parking Steering becomes more direct It also varies the force required to turn the wheels in accordance with the vehicle speed This results in a sporty steering response In addition it becomes easier to steer during parking and maneuvering Driving Dynamics Control The concept The Driving Dynamics Control can be used to adjust the certain characteristics of the vehicle Various programs can be selected for this pur pose The Driving Dynamics Control and the DSC OFF buttons can each be used to activate a program
56. systems power consumers The ignition switches off automatically gt When locking the vehicle even if the low beams are switched on gt Shortly before the battery is discharged completely so that the engine can still be started Note If the engine is switched off and the ignition is switched on the system automatically switches to the radio ready state when the door is opened if the lights are switched off or the daytime running lights are switched on Ignition off Automatic transmission Press the Start Stop button again but do not depress the brake 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 lt The ignition automatically cuts off while the vehicle is stationary and the engine is stopped gt When locking the vehicle and when the low beams are activated gt Shortly before the battery is discharged completely so that the engine can still be started This function is only available when the low beams are switched off gt When opening or closing the driver door if the driver s seat belt is unbuckled and the low beams are switched off gt W
57. the battery s posi tive terminal battery negative terminal 184 1 Pull off the cap of the BMW starting aid ter minal Attach one terminal clamp of the positive jumper cable to the positive terminal of the battery or to the corresponding starting aid terminal of the vehicle providing assis tance Attach the terminal clamp on the other end of the cable to the positive terminal of the battery or to the corresponding starting aid terminal of the vehicle to be started 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 Attach the second terminal clamp to the negative terminal of the battery or to the corresponding engine or body ground of the vehicle to be started Starting the engine Never use spray fluids to start the engine 1 Start the engine of the assisting vehicle and let it run for several minutes at an in creased idle speed Start the engine of the vehicle being started in the usual way If the first starting attempt is not success ful wait a few minutes before making an other attempt in order to allow the dis charged battery to recharge Let both engines run for several minutes Disconnect the jumper cables in the re verse order Check the battery and recharge if necessary Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Breakdown assistance Mobility Tow
58. the principle of operation for the voice activation system is announced Example playing back a CD Via the main menu The commands of the menu items are spoken just as they are selected via the controller 1 Switch on the Entertainment sound output if necessary 2 Press the button on the steering wheel 3 Multimedia The medium last played is played back CO7 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 gt Ma wheel 3 gt C D drive track e g CD track 4 Press the button on the steering Setting the voice dialog You can set whether the system should use the standard dialog or a shorter version In the shorter variant of the voice dialog the announcements from the system are issued in an abbreviated form On the Control Display Settings Language Units Speech mode op a Select the setting amp Speech mode Standard Short Adjusting the volume Turn the volume button while giving an in struction until the desired volume is set gt The volume remains constant even if the volume of other audio sources is changed gt The volume is stored for the remote con trol currently in use 25 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Ataglance GEGUN Voice activation system Notes on Emergency Requests Do
59. the road and the traffic situation Prewarning sensitivity In the event of a warning do not jerk the steer Depending on the set prewarning time this may result in increased false warnings Camera vr The camera is located near the base of the mirror 104 M D ee ing wheel as you may lose control of the vehi cle lt Ata glance Button in the vehicle Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Safety Controls Ep Lane departure warning A Camera M The camera is located near the base of the mirror Keep the windshield in the area behind the in terior rear view mirror clean and clear Switching on off Sa 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 Display in the instrument cluster gt Lines system is activated gt gt Arrows at least one lane marking was detected and warnings can be issued Issued warning If you leave the lane and if a lane marking has been detected the steering wheel begins vi brating If the turn signal is set before changing the lane a warning is not issued End of warning The warning ends Automatically after approx 3 seconds When returning to your own lane When braking hard When using the turn signal VV VV System limits The system may not be fully functional in the following situat
60. the seat from below Indicator lamp for the front passenger airbags PASS A AIR BAG OFF is ANa The indicator lamp for the front passenger air bags indicates the operating state of the front passenger airbags The lamp indicates whether the airbags are ac tivated or deactivated gt The indicator lamp lights up when a child who is properly seated in a child restraint fix ing system intended for that purpose is detected on the seat or the seat is empty The airbags on the front passenger side are not acti vated gt The indicator lamp does not light up when for example a correctly seated person of sufficient size is detected on the seat The airbags on the front passenger side are ac tivated Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Safety Controls Detected child seats The system generally detects children seated in a child seat especially in the child seats that were required by NHTSA when the vehicle was manufactured After installing a child seat make sure that the indicator lamp for the front passenger airbags lights up This indicates that the child seat has been detected and the front passenger airbags are not activated Strength of the driver s and 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 t
61. trieved if the setting for this function is active Selecting a mirror p To change over to the other mirror Slide the mirror changeover switch Adjusting electrically The setting corresponds to the direc tion in which the button is pressed Saving positions Seat and mirror memory refer to page 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 park ing for example Activating 1 as 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 washing the car in an automatic car wash fold in the exterior mirrors by hand or with the button otherwise the mirrors could be damaged depending on the width of the vehicle lt Automatic heati
62. variant This also applies equipment that is offered in the model seriesis for safety related functions and systems described in this chapter Therefore equip Automatic climate control 2 3 4 5 6 A N ama 1 Vent settings 6 Temperature 2 Airflow 7 Defrosting windows and removing conden 3 AUTO program sation 4 Interior temperature sensor always keep 8 Cooling function clear 9 Rear window defroster 5 Recirculated air mode 10 Seat heating 51 Climate control functions in detail gt al Windows f Manual air distribution gt om Upper body region Press the buttons repeatedly to select a pro i gram gt a Footwell m 124 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Climate control Controls The programs can be combined as necessary Air flow manual Turn the wheel to set the de sired air volume The higher the rate the more ef fective the heating or cooling will be The air flow of the automatic climate control may be reduced automatically to save battery power AUTO program AUTO Press the button Air flow air distribution and tempera ture are controlled automatically Depending on the selected temperature and outside influences the air is directed to the windshield side windows upper body and into the footwell The cooling function refer to page 125 is switched on automatically with the AUTO pro gram Recirculated air mode
63. ventilation 129 Voice activation system 24 205 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Reference Everything from A to Z W Word match concept naviga tion 23 Warning indicators 78 Wrench 174 Warning lamps 78 Warning messages refer to X Check Control 78 Warning triangle 183 xDrive 108 Washer fluid 70 Xenon headlamps bulb re Washer fluid reservoir ca placement 177 pacity 196 Washer nozzles wind shield 69 Washer system 68 Washing vehicle 187 Water on roads 145 Weights 195 Welcome lamps 89 Wheel base vehicle 195 Wheel cleaner 189 Wheels changing 164 Wheels everything on wheels and tires 159 Wheels Flat Tire Monitor FTM 100 Wheels Tire Pressure Moni tor TPM 97 Width vehicle 194 Window defroster rear 126 128 Windows powered 44 Windshield washer fluid 70 Windshield washer noz zles 69 Windshield washer sys tem 68 Windshield wiper 68 Windshield wipers fold out position 70 Winter storage care 190 Winter tires suitable tires 165 Winter tires tread 163 Wiper blades replacing 174 Wiper fluid 70 Wiper system 68 Wood care 189 206 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 More about BMW The Ultimate Driving bmwusa com Machine Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 01 40 2911041 ue
64. 1 second The tailgate opens regardless of whether it was previously locked or unlocked The tailgate pivots back and up when it opens Ensure that adequate clearance is available before opening In some vehicle equipment variants the tail gate can only be opened using the remote control if the vehicle has been unlocked Do not place the remote control in the cargo area Take the remote control with you and do not leave it in the cargo area otherwise the re mote control is locked inside the vehicle when the tailgate is closed lt The tailgate is locked again as soon as it is pushed closed Provide edge protection Sharp or angular objects can hit the rear window while driving and damage the heating wires of the rear window Provide edge protec tion lt Malfunction If the vehicle can no longer be locked or un locked with the remote control the battery may be discharged or there may be interfer ence from external sources such as mobile phones metal objects overhead power lines transmission towers etc If this occurs lock or unlock the driver s door 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 gov erned by the following FCC ID Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Opening and closing Controls LX8766S The alarm system is triggered whe
65. 11 041 VI 13 Storage compartments Controls Compartments in the doors Do not stow any breakable objects Do not store any breakable objects e g glass bottles in the compartments or there is an increased risk of injury in the event of an ac cident lt Center armrest Opening Press the button arrow 1 and fold the center arm rest up arrow 2 Connection for an external audio device An external audio device e g an MP3 player can be connected via the AUX In connector in the center armrest Description see user s manual for Navigation Entertainment and Communication Cupholders Hints Shatter proof containers and no hot drinks Use light and shatter proof containers and do not transport hot drinks Otherwise there is the increased danger of injury in an accident lt Unsuitable containers Do not forcefully push unsuitable con tainers into the cupholders This may result in damage lt Rear In the center armrest Pull the center armrest forward at the strap To open press the button To close push both covers back in one after the other 139 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Storage compartments Pushing back the covers Push back the covers before folding up the center armrest otherwise the cupholder could become damaged lt Clothes hooks The clothes hooks are located in the grab han dles in the rear Do not obstruct view
66. 110 Driving notes general 144 Driving on bad roads 146 Driving stability control sys tems 107 Driving tips 144 DSC Dynamic Stability Con trol 107 200 DTC Dynamic Traction Con trol 108 Dynamic Damping Con trol 109 Dynamic Stability Control DSC 107 Dynamic Traction Control DTC 108 E ECO PRO 151 ECO PRO bonus range 152 ECO PRO display 151 ECO PRO driving mode 151 ECO PRO mode 151 ECO PRO Tip driving in struction 152 EfficientDynamics 153 Electronic displays instru ment cluster 76 Electronic Stability Program ESP refer to DSC 107 Emergency detection remote control 33 Emergency release door lock 37 Emergency release fuel filler flap 156 Emergency Request 182 Emergency service refer to Roadside Assistance 183 Emergency start function en gine start 33 Energy Control 81 Energy recovery 82 Engine automatic Start Stop function 63 Engine automatic switch off 63 Engine compartment 167 Engine compartment work Ing in 167 Engine coolant 171 Engine oil 169 Engine oil adding 170 Engine oil additives 170 Engine oil change 170 Engine oil filler neck 170 Engine oil temperature 80 Engine oil types alterna tive 170 Engine oil types ap proved 170 Engine start during malfunc tion 33 Engine start jump start ing 183 Engine start refer to Starting the engine 62 Engine stop 62 Engine temperature 80 Entering a car wash 187 Equipment interior 131 ESP
67. 5 R 17 tires Do not mount snow chains on size 245 55 R 17 tires otherwise the vehicle may become damaged Follow the chain manufacturer s instructions Make sure that the snow chains are always sufficiently tight Retighten as needed accord ing to the chain manufacturer s instructions Do not initialize the Flat Tire Monitor after mounting snow chains as doing so may result in incorrect readings Do not initialize the Tire Pressure Monitor after mounting snow chains as doing so may result in incorrect readings When driving with snow chains briefly activate Dynamic Traction Control if necessary Maximum speed with snow chains Do not exceed a speed of 30 mph 50 km h when using snow chains 166 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Engine compartment Mobility Engine compartment Vehicle equipment All standard country specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter Therefore equip ment is also described that is not available in a vehicle e g because of the selected optional equipment or country variant This also applies for safety related functions and systems Important features in the engine compartment 5 f f TITI TT LLL Ld A Y Be RERUN DSS 1 Washer fluid reservoir 2 Vehicle identification number 3 Jump starting negative terminal Hood Hints Working in the engine compartment Never attempt to perfo
68. 6 to protect passengers Make sure that objects cannot penetrate the cargo area partition net Securing cargo Lashing eyes in the cargo area To slide the lashing eyes press the button ar row 1 Make sure that the lashing eyes latch at the new position If available the lashing eyes are located under the cargo floor cover in the cargo area They can be inserted into the openings in the rails Cargo net FlexNet The flexible cargo net is hooked into eyes and To secure the cargo there are four lashing secures the cargo in the cargo area The stor eyes in the cargo area age net can be attached to the following eyes 148 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Loading Drivingtips tips gt Lashing eyes on the rail system gt Eyes on the cargo area wall The eyes are located on both sides of the Cargo area Securing cargo gt Smaller and lighter items secure with re taining straps or with a cargo net or draw straps 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 sw
69. Care Vehicle equipment All standard country specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter Therefore equip ment is also described that is not available in a vehicle e g because of the selected optional equipment or country variant This also applies for safety related functions and systems Car washes Hints Steam jets or high pressure washers When using steam jets or high pressure washers hold them a sufficient distance away and use a maximum temperature of 140 F 60 C If the vehicle has a glass sunroof ensure that a distance of at least 31 5 inches 80 cm is main tained Holding them too close or using exces sively high pressures or temperatures can cause damage or preliminary damage that may then lead to long term damage Follow the user s manual for the high pressure washer lt Cleaning sensors cameras with high pressure washers When using high pressure washers do not spray the exterior sensors and cameras e g Park Distance Control for extended periods of time and only from a distance of at least 12 in 30 cm Regularly remove foreign items such as leaves in the area below the windshield when the hood is raised Wash your vehicle frequently particularly in winter Intense soiling and road salt can damage the vehicle Automatic car washes Hints Note the following gt Give preference to cloth car washes or those that use soft b
70. Control the rearview camera refer to page 117 can be switched on Switching on the rearview camera via the iDrive With PDC activated or Top View switched on R Rear view camera The rearview camera image is displayed The setting is stored for the remote control cur rently in use Display Signal tones When approaching an object an intermittent tone is sounded that indicates the position of the object For example if an object is de tected to the left rear of the vehicle a signal tone sounds from the left rear speaker The shorter the distance to the object be comes the shorter the intervals If the distance to a detected object is less than approx 12 in 30 cm a continuous tone Is sounded 116 If objects are located both in front of and be hind the vehicle an alternating continuous sig nal is sounded The intermittent tone is interrupted after ap prox 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 Enter tainment Communication The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use Visual warning The approach of the vehic
71. Depress the brake until you start driving To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you select a driving position maintain pressure on the brake pedal until you are ready to start lt Engaging D Rand 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 71 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Controls Driving Press unlock button in order to gt EngageR gt Shift out of P Engaging P lt Press button P Sport program and manual mode Activating the sport program j3 Tor i 3 E Push the selector lever to the left out of trans mission position D In the instrument cluster DS is displayed or the engaged gear e g S1 with the Sport auto matic transmission 72 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 Push the selector lever forward or pull it backward Manual mode becomes active and the gear is changed The engaged gear is displayed in the instru ment cluster e g M1 Once maximum engine speed is attained M S manual mode is automatically upshifted as needed Switching to manual mode gt To shift down press the selector lever for ward gt To shift up pull the selector lever rear wards Gea
72. Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Storage compartments Controls Hook on the bottom of the cargo floor panel for easier loading the raised cargo floor panel can be secured on the edge of the roof with the hook Cargo net FlexNet To secure the cargo refer to page 148 the flexible cargo net can also be used Folding box A folding box is located under the cargo area floor 141 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Driving tips This chapter provides you with information useful in dealing with specific driving and operating modes Driving tips eka Things to remember when driving Things to remember when driving Vehicle equipment All standard country specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter Therefore equip ment is also described that is not available in a vehicle e g because of the selected optional equipment or country variant This also applies for safety related functions and systems Breaking in period General information Moving parts need to be broken in to adjust to each other The following instructions will help achieve a long vehicle life and good economy Engine and differential Always obey the official speed limit Up to 1 200 miles 2 000 km Do not exceed the maximum engine and road speed gt For gasoline engine 4 500 rpm and 100 mph 160 km h Avoid full load or kickdown under al
73. Operating the programs Press the button OFF oe Program DSC OFF TRACTION SPORT SPORT COMFORT ECO PRO 110 Automatic program change The system automatically switches to COM FORT in the following situations gt Failure of Dynamic Damping Control gt Failure of DSC Dynamic Damping Control gt The vehicle has a flat tire gt When activating cruise control in TRAC TION or DSC OFF mode DSC OFF When DSC OFF refer to page 107 is active driving stability is limited during acceleration and when driving in bends TRACTION When TRACTION is active the vehicle has maximum traction on loose road surfaces DTC Dynamic Traction Control refer to page 108 is activated Driving stability is limited during ac celeration and when driving in bends SPORT Sporty driving with optimized chassis and adapted engine control with limited driving sta bilization Dynamic Traction Control is switched on The driver handles several of the stabilization tasks Activating SPORT i Press the button repeatedly until SPORT appears in the instrument cluster and the DSC OFF indicator lamp lights up Automatic program change When activating cruise control the program automatically switches to SPORT mode Indicator warning lamps SPORT is displayed in the instrument cluster Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Driving stability control systems Controls amp
74. Owner s Manual for Vehicle The Ultimate Driving Machine THE BMW X3 OWNER S MANUAL BMW EfficientDynamics Less emissions More driving pleasure Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 X3 Owner s Manual for Vehicle Thank you for choosing a BMW The more familiar you are with your vehicle the better control you will have on the road We therefore strongly suggest Read this Owner s Manual before starting off in your new BMW Also use the Integrated Owner s Manual in your vehicle It con tains important information on vehicle operation that will help you make full use of the technical features available in your BMW The manual also contains information designed to en hance operating reliability and road safety and to contribute to maintaining the value of your BMW Any updates made after the editorial deadline for the printed or Integrated Owner s Manual are located in the appendix of the printed quick reference for the vehicle Supplementary information can be found in the additional bro chures in the onboard literature We wish you a safe and enjoyable drive BMW AG BMW recommends Castrol Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 2013 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Munich Germany Reprinting including excerpts only with the written consent of BMW AG Munich US English VI 13 07 13 490 Printed on environmentally friendly paper bleached without chlorine s
75. P Time update approved for your vehicle by the manufacturer gt Date update otherwise the vehicle could be damaged and gt Radio station saving new see user s systems or functions may not be fully availa manual for Navigation Entertainment and ble lt Communication After a battery replacement have the battery gt Navigation system wait for the operability registered on the vehicle by your service cen of the navigation 180 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Replacing components Mobility Disposing of old batteries In the cargo area Have old batteries disposed of by your service center or bring them to a recy cling center Maintain the battery in an upright position for transport and storage Secure the battery so that it does not tip over during transport Fuses Open the cover on the right side trim and re move the sound insulation Notes Replacing fuses Information on the fuse types and locations is Never attempt to repair a blown fuseand fund on a separate sheet do not replace a defective fuse with a substi tute of another color or amperage rating this could lead to a circuit overload ultimately re sulting in a fire in the vehicle Plastic tweezers and information on the fuse types and locations are stored in the fuse box in the cargo area In the glove compartment Swing the cover down arrow 181 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Mobility
76. R radial tire code 18 rim diameter in inches Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 161 Mobility Wheels and tires 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 1013 xxxx manufacturer code for the tire brand Xxx tire size and tire design 1013 tire age Tires with DOT codes meet the guidelines of the U S Department of Transportation Tire age DOT 1013 the tire was manufactured in the 10th week 2013 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 AA A BC Temperature A B C All passenger car tires must conform to Fed eral Safety Requirements in addition to these grades 162 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 per
77. Vehicle Info 2 EfficientDynamics Displaying fuel consumption history The average fuel consumption can be dis played within an adjustable time frame Vertical bars show consumption for the se lected time frame Trip interruptions are represented below the bar on the time axis lilt Consumption history Adjusting fuel consumption history time frame la Select the symbol Resetting fuel consumption history 1 Open Options 2 Reset consumption history 153 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 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 equip ment is also described that is not available in a vehicle e g because of the selected optional equipment or country variant This also applies for safety related functions and systems General information 3 Place the fuel cap in the bracket attached Refuel promptly to the fuel filler flap Refuel no later than at a range of 30 miles 50 km or operation of the engine is not ensured and damage may occur 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
78. View 121 Marking on approved tires 164 Marking run flat tires 165 Master key refer to Remote control 32 Maximum cooling 127 Maximum speed display 83 Maximum speed winter tires 165 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Everything from A to Z Reference Measure units of 88 Medical kit 183 Memory seat mirror 54 Menu EfficientDynamics 153 Menu in instrument clus ter 85 Menus operating iDrive 16 Menus refer to iDrive operat ing concept 18 Microfilter 126 129 Minimum tread tires 163 Mirror 54 Mirror memory 54 Mobile communication devi ces in the vehicle 145 Modifications technical refer to Safety 7 Moisture in headlamp 175 Monitor refer to Control Dis play 16 Mounting of child restraint fix ing systems 57 Multifunction steering wheel buttons 12 N Navigation see user s manual for Navigation Entertain ment and Communication Neck restraints front refer to Head restraints 52 Neck restraints rear refer to Head restraints 53 Neutral cleaner see wheel cleaner 189 New wheels and tires 164 No Passing Information 83 Nylon rope for tow starting towing 185 O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 173 OBD see OBD Onboard Di agnosis 173 Obstacle marking rearview camera 119 Octane rating refer to Gaso line quality 158 Odometer 81 Office see user s manual for Navigation Entertainment and Communication Offroad trips 146 Oil 169 Oil adding 170 O
79. aintwork Tailor the fre quency and extent of your car care to these influences Aggressive substances such as spilled fuel oil grease or bird droppings must be removed immediately to prevent the finish from being altered or discolored Leather care Remove dust from the leather often using a cloth or vacuum cleaner Otherwise particles of dust and road grime chafe in pores and folds and lead to increased wear and premature degradation of the leather surface To guard against discoloration such as from clothing provide leather care roughly every two months Clean light colored leather more frequently be cause soiling on such surfaces is substantially more visible Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Care Mobility Use leather care products otherwise dirt and grease will gradually break down the protective layer of the leather surface Suitable care products are available from the service center Upholstery material care Vacuum regularly with a vacuum cleaner If they are very dirty e g beverage stains use a soft sponge or microfiber cloth with a suita ble interior cleaner Clean the upholstery down to the seams using large sweeping motions Avoid rubbing the material vigorously Damage from Velcro fasteners Open Velcro fasteners on pants or other articles of clothing can damage the seat covers Ensure that any Velcro fasteners are closed lt Caring for special co
80. ake sure it engages properly Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Adjusting Controls Height Electrically adjustable seats At a glance Pull the lever and apply your weight to the seat or lift it off as necessary Backrest width Lumbar support Backrest tilt Forward backward height seat tilt Backrest tilt Seat and mirror memory for driver s seat a fF OO N Note The seat setting for the driver s seat is stored for the remote control currently in use When the vehicle is unlocked via the remote control the position is automatically retrieved if the function refer to page 42 is activated for this purpose Pull the lever and apply your weight to the backrest or lift it off as necessary Seat tilt Adjustments in detail 7 1 Forward back 5 f f 7 j f is f G j a f lt ay j a LA J Pull the lever and move the seat to the desired tilt After releasing the lever apply your weight to the seat or lift it off to make sure the seat engages properly 49 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Controls Adjusting 2 Height Thigh support Pull the lever at the front of the seat and adjust the thigh support Lumbar support The curvature of the seat backrest can be ad justed in such a way that it supports the lumbar region of the spine The lower back and the spine are supported for upright posture gt Press the front rear section of the
81. aking distance and altered self steering properties lt Final tire failure Vibrations or loud noises while driving can indicate the final failure of the tire Reduce speed and stop otherwise pieces of the tire could come loose and cause an accident Do not continue driving and contact your service center Collision warning Depending on how the equipment is equipped the collision warning system consists of one of the two systems Collision warning The concept 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 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Safety Controls In the process vehicles in a similar direction of movement are observed if they are located within the detection range of the system When the vehicle is intentionally brought into 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 distance 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 veo gt On the LED lights up gt Off the LED goes out
82. al The display switches to blue as soon as all conditions for fuel economy optimized driving are met ECO PRO Tip driving instruction The arrow indicates that the driving style can be adjusted to Sy be more fuel efficient by backing off the accelerator for instance D ECO PRO Po WER l Note The driving style display and ECO PRO tips in the instrument cluster appear when the ECO PRO display is activated Activating driving style and ECO PRO tips 1 Settings 2 Info display Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Saving fuel Drivingtips tips 3 ECO PRO Info Displaying EfficientDynamics info The current efficiency can be displayed ECO PRO tip Symbols An additional symbol and a text instruction are displayed el EfficientDynamics info The following systems are displayed gt Automatic engine start stop function Symbol Measure gt Energy recovery For efficient driving style back off gt Climate control output aS the accelerator or delay accelerating to allow time to assess road condi Display ECO PRO tips tions A ECO PRO Tips wo Reduce speed to the selected ECO The setting is stored for the profile currently in km h PRO speed use Qe Automatic transmission switch from M S to D and avoid manual shift interventions Indications on the Control Display EfficientDynamics Information on fuel consumption and technol ogy can be displayed during driving 1
83. an be made via the touchpad To do this slide to the left or right accordingly Example setting the clock Setting the clock 1 Ki Press the button The main menu is displayed 2 Turn the controller until Settings is high lighted and then press the controller E Main menu Multimedia Telephone Mavigation Office ConnectedDrive Vehicle Info Settings 3 If necessary move the controller to the left to display Time Date 20 4 Turn the controller until Time Date is highlighted and then press the controller Settings v Time Date Language Units Tone Speed Climate Lighting Doors key 5 Turn the controller until Time is high lighted and then press the controller _ amp Time Date Time 09 30 Format 24h Date 27 05 2012 Format tt mm jjjj Turn the controller to set the hours and press the controller D 7 Turn the controller to set the minutes and press the controller Status information Status field The following information is displayed in the status field at the top right Time Current entertainment source Sound output on off Wireless network reception strength Telephone status YYY y y Traffic bulletin reception Status field symbols The symbols are grouped as follows Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 iDrive Ataglance a glance Radio symbols Symbol Meaning HJ HD Radio is switched on Y Sate
84. and a higher octane grade AKI num ber for a few tank fills To avoid harmful en gine deposits it is highly recommended to purchase gasoline from BP or Top Tier retail ers Failure to comply with these recommendations may result in the need for unscheduled main tenance lt bp BMW recommends BP fuels Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Wheels and tires Mobility Wheels and tires Vehicle equipment All standard country specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter Therefore equip ment is also described that is not available in a vehicle e g because of the selected optional equipment or country variant This also applies for safety related functions and systems Tire inflation pressure Safety information The tire characteristics and tire inflation pres sure influence the following gt The service life of the tires gt Road safety gt Driving comfort Checking the pressure 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 pres sure and correct it as needed at least twice a month and before a long trip If you fail to ob serve this precaution you
85. approx 2 seconds gt The engine can only be started if the re mote 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 Access Unlocking an Grasp the door handle on the driver s or front passenger door completely arrow 1 This corresponds to pressing the gf button on the remote control 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 41 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Controls Opening and closing Monitor the closing process Monitor the closing process to ensure that no one becomes trapped lt Unlocking the tailgate separately Press the button on the exterior of the tailgate This corresponds to pressing the but ton on the remote control Do not place the remote control in the cargo area Take the remote control with you and do not leave it in the cargo area otherwise the re mote control is locked inside the vehicle when the tai
86. approximately at ear level Adjusting the height gt To raise pull gt To lower press the button arrow 1 and push the head restraint down The center head restraint cannot be adjusted in elevation 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 possible 2 Press the button arrow 1 and pull the head restraint out completely Before transporting passengers Reinstall the head restraint before trans porting anyone in the seat otherwise the pro tective function of the head restraint is unavail able lt 53 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Controls Adjusting Seat and mirror memory General information Two different driver s seat and exterior mirror positions can be stored and retrieved for each remote control Settings for the backrest width and lumbar support are not stored in memory Storing 1 Switch on the ignition 2 Set the desired position 3 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 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 acci dent Comfort function 1 Open
87. at tires continued driving may result in serious accidents When a low inflation pressure is indicated DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on if necessary Actions in the event of a flat tire Normal tires 1 Identify the damaged tire Do this by checking the air pressure in all four tires Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Safety Controls If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is correct the Tire Pressure Monitor may not have been initialized In this case initi alize the system If an identification is not possible please contact the service center 2 Rectify the flat tire on the damaged wheel Use of tire sealant e g the Mobility Sys tem may damage the TPM wheel elec tronics In this case have the electronics checked at the next opportunity and have them replaced 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 it is possible that a reset was not carried out for the Tire Pressure Monitor In that case carry out a reset Possible driving distance with complete loss of tire infl
88. aterials e g hay leaves grass etc do not come in contact with the hot exhaust system during driving while in idle po Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Things to remember when driving sition mode or when parked Such contact could lead to a fire and with it the risk of seri ous personal injury as well as property dam age Do not touch hot exhaust pipes otherwise there is the danger of getting burned lt Mobile communication devices in the vehicle Mobile communication devices in the ve hicle It is advised that you do not use mobile com munication devices e g mobile phones in side the vehicle without connecting them di rectly to the external antenna Otherwise the vehicle electronics and mobile communication devices can interfere with each other In addi tion there is no assurance that the radiation generated during transmission will be dis charged from the vehicle interior Hydroplaning On wet or slushy roads a wedge of water can form between the tires and road surface This phenomenon is referred to as hydroplan ing It is characterized by a partial or complete loss of contact between the tires and the road surface ultimately undermining your ability to steer and brake the vehicle Hydroplaning When driving on wet or slushy roads re duce your speed to prevent hydroplaning lt Driving through water Drive though calm water only if it is not deeper than 19 6 inches 50
89. ation pressure The possible driving distance after a loss of tire inflation pressure depends on the cargo load and the driving style and conditions For a vehicle containing an average load the possible driving distance is approx 50 miles 80 km When the vehicle is driven with a damaged tire its handling characteristics change e g re duced lane stability during braking a longer braking distance and altered self steering properties Adjust your driving style accord ingly Avoid abrupt steering maneuvers or driv ing over obstacles e g curbs potholes etc Because the possible driving distance de pends on how the vehicle is used during the trip the actual distance may be smaller or greater depending on the driving speed road conditions external temperature cargo load etc Continued driving with a flat tire Drive moderately and do not exceed a speed of 50 mph 80 km h A loss of tire inflation pressure results ina change in the handling characteristics e g re duced lane stability during braking a longer braking distance and altered self steering properties Final tire failure Vibrations or loud noises while driving can indicate the final failure of the tire Reduce speed and stop otherwise pieces of the tire could come loose and cause an accident Do not continue driving and contact your service center lt Required inflation pressure check message A Check Control message is displayed Ch
90. ators The bar display for the current fuel consump tion is displayed in the instrument cluster Energy recovery 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 Fad Display By cml Service in 5600 mi ow 10 2013 The driving distance or the time to the next scheduled maintenance is displayed briefly af ter the ignition is switched on The current service requirements can be read out from the remote control by the service specialist Data regarding the service status or legally mandated inspections of the vehicle are auto matically transmitted to your service center before a service due date 82 Detailed information on service requirements More information on the scope of service re quired can be displayed on the Control Dis play 1 Vehicle Info 2 Vehicle status 3 Gol Service required Required maintenance procedures and le gally mandated inspections are displayed 4 Select an entry to call up detailed informa tion Symbols Symbols Description No service is currently re quired The deadline for service ora legally 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
91. atures in the en gine compartment 167 iDrive 16 Ignition key refer to Remote control 32 Ignition off 61 Ignition on 61 Indication of a flat tire 98 101 Indicator and warning lamps 78 Individual air distribu tion 124 127 Individual settings refer to Personal Profile 33 Inflation pressure tires 159 Inflation pressure warning tires 100 Info display refer to Com puter 85 Initialize Tire Pressure Moni tor TPM 98 201 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Reference Everything from A to Z Initializing Flat Tire Monitor FTM 101 Instrument cluster 74 Instrument cluster electronic displays 76 Instrument lighting 92 Integrated key 32 Integrated universal remote control 131 Intelligent Emergency Re quest 182 Intensity AUTO pro gram 127 Interior equipment 131 Interior lamps 93 Interior lamps via remote con trol 36 Interior motion sensor 44 Interior rearview mirror 56 Interior rearview mirror auto matic dimming feature 56 Internet page 6 Interval display service re quirements 82 J Jacking points for the vehicle jack 180 Joystick automatic transmis sion 71 Jump starting 183 K Key remote control 32 Keyless Go refer to Comfort Access 41 Key Memory refer to Per sonal Profile 33 Kickdown automatic trans mission 71 Knee airbag 94 202 L Lamp replacement 175 Lamp replacement front 176 Lamp replacement rear 178 Lamps 89 Lamps a
92. avigation system gt Arrow view of navigation system When destination guidance is activated in the navigation system 85 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Displays When the arrow view in the Head up Dis play Is inactive 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 Average fuel consumption The average fuel consumption is calculated for the period during which the engine is running The average fuel consumption is calculated for the distance traveled since the last reset by the onboard computer Average speed Periods in which the vehicle is parked with the engine manually stopped do not enter into the calculation of the average speed Resetting average values Press and hold the computer button on the turn signal lever Distance to destination The distance remaining to the destination is displayed if a destination is entered in the navi gation system before the trip is started The distance to the destination is adopted au tomatically 86 Time of arrival The estimated time of arrival is displayed if a destination
93. bumpers The range is approx 6 ft 2 m An acoustic warning is first given gt By the front middle sensors and the two 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 ve hicle with your own eyes Otherwise an acci dent could result from road users or objects located outside of the PDC detection range Loud noises from outside and inside the vehi cle may prevent you from hearing the PDC s signal tone Avoid driving quickly with PDC Avoid approaching an object quickly Avoid driving away quickly while PDC is not yet active For technical reasons the system may other wise be too late in issuing a warning lt At a glance Button in the vehicle PDC Park Distance Control 115 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Controls Driving comfort 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 ry Press the button PY gt On the LED lights up gt Off the LED goes out In addition to the PDC Park Distance
94. climate control ECO PRO climate control The climate control is adjusted to be fuel effi cient By making a slight change to the set tempera ture or slowly adjusting the rate of heating or cooling of the passenger compartment fuel consumption can be economized The outputs of the seat heater and the exterior mirror heating are also reduced The exterior mirror heating is made available when outside temperatures are very cold ECO PRO potential The percentage of potential savings that can be achieved with the current configuration is displayed Display in the instrument cluster ECO PRO bonus range An extension of the range can be achieved by an adjusted driv ing style gt gt ff 45 8 mi This may be displayed as the bonus range in the instrument cluster The bonus range Is shown in the range display The bonus range is automatically reset every time the vehicle is refueled 152 Driving style In the tachometer a mark in the bar display in dicates the current efficiency of the driving style Mark in the CHARGE area arrow 1 display for energy recovered by coasting or when braking Mark in the POWER area arrow 2 display when accelerating The efficiency of the driving style is shown by the color of the bar gt Blue display efficient driving style as long as the mark moves within the blue range gt Gray display adjust driving style e g by backing off the accelerator ped
95. controller until the desired setting Top View is displayed is reached and press the controller Switching on the backup camera via Contrast the iDrive With Top View switched on With Top View switched on 1 Select the symbol R H f i k Rear view camera 2 Turn the controller until the desired setting The backup camera image is displayed The is reached and press the controller setting is stored for the remote control cur rently in use Displaying the turning circle and pathway lines gt The static red turning circle line shows the space needed to the side of the vehicle Visual warning when the steering wheel is turned all the The approach of the vehicle to an object can way be shown on the Control Display Display gt The variable green pathway line assists When the distance to an object is small a red you in assessing the amount of space ac bar is shown in front of the vehicle as it is in tually needed to the side of the vehicle the PDC display 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 sit uations gt With a door open The display appears as soon as Top View is activated gt With the tailgate open gt With an exterior mirror folded in If the rearview camera
96. cover with adhesive labels or coverings and do not attach holders such as for navi gation instruments and mobile phones gt Make sure that the front passenger is sit ting correctly i e keeps his or her feet and legs in the footwell otherwise leg injuries can occur if the front airbag is triggered gt Donot place slip covers seat cushions or other objects on the front passenger seat that are not approved specifically for seats with integrated side airbags gt Do not hang pieces of clothing such as jackets over the backrests gt Make sure that occupants keep their heads away from the side airbag and do not rest against the head airbag otherwise injuries can occur if the airbags are triggered Do not remove the airbag restraint system gt Donotremove the steering wheel Do not apply adhesive materials to the air bag cover panels cover them or modify them in any way gt Never modify either the individual compo nents or the wiring in the airbag system This also applies to steering wheel covers the dashboard the seats the roof pillars and the sides of the headliner Even when all instructions are followed closely injury from contact with the airbags cannot be ruled out in certain situations The ignition and inflation noise may lead to short term and in most cases temporary hearing impairment in sensitive individuals In the case of a malfunction deactivation and after triggering of the airbag
97. cribed that is not available in a vehicle e g because of the selected optional equipment or country variant This also applies for safety related functions and systems Notes No loose objects in the passenger com partment Do not stow any objects in the passenger compartment without securing them other wise they may present a danger to occupants for instance during braking and avoidance ma neuvers lt Do not place anti slip mats on the dash board Do not place anti slip mats on the dashboard The mat materials could damage the dash board Storage compartments The following storage compartments are avail able in the vehicle interior gt Glove compartment on the front passenger side refer to page 138 gt Storage compartment in the front center armrest refer to page 139 gt Compartments in the doors Pockets on the backrests of the front seats gt Netin the front passenger footwell 138 Glove compartment Front passenger side Note Close the glove compartment again im mediately Close the glove compartment immediately af ter use while driving otherwise injury may oc cur during accidents Opening Pull the handle The light in the glove compartment switches on Closing Fold up the cover Locking After the glove compartment is locked the re mote control can be handed over such as at a hotel without the integrated key Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 9
98. cur The additives are harmful to your health lt Coolant consists of water and additives Not all commercially available additives are suitable for your vehicle Ask your service cen ter for suitable additives Coolant level Checking Let the engine cool 2 Turn the cap of the expansion tank slightly counterclockwise to allow any excess pressure to dissipate and then open it 3 The coolant level is correct if it lies be tween 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 environmen tal protection regulations when dispos ing of coolant and coolant additives 171 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Mobility Maintenance Maintenance Vehicle equipment All standard country specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter Therefore equip ment is also described that is not available in a vehicle e g because of the selected optional equipment or country variant This also applies for safety related functions and systems BMW Maintenance System The maintenance system directs you to re quired maintenance measures and thereby supports you in maintaining road safety and the opera
99. d country specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter Therefore equip ment is also described that is not available in a vehicle e g because of the selected optional equipment or country variant This also applies for safety related functions and systems The concept gt Most functions that are displayed on the Control Display can be operated by spoken commands via the voice activation system The system prompts you to make your en tries gt Functions that can only be used when the vehicle is stationary cannot be operated using the voice activation system gt The system uses a special microphone on the driver s side gt Verbal instructions in the Owner s Manual to use with the voice activation system Requirements Via the Control Display set a language that is also supported by the voice activation system so that the sooken commands can be identi fied Set the language refer to page 88 24 Using voice activation Activating the voice activation system _ 1 Mai Press the button on the steering wheel 2 Wait for the signal 3 Say the command The command is displayed in the instru ment cluster This symbol in the instrument cluster indi cates that the voice activation system is active If no other commands are available operate the function in this case via iDrive Terminating the voice activation
100. d transmitter and the button to be program med on the interior rearview mirror The LED on the interior rearview mirror will be gin flashing slowly 5 Release both buttons as soon as the LED flashes more rapidly When the LED is flashing faster this indicates that the but ton on the interior rearview mirror has been programmed If the LED does not flash faster after at least 60 seconds change the distance be tween the interior rearview mirror and the hand held transmitter and repeat the step Several more attempts at different distan ces may be necessary Wait at least 15 seconds between attempts Canada if programming with the hand held transmitter was interrupted hold down the interior rearview mirror button and repeatedly press and release the hand held transmitter button for 2 sec onds 6 Toprogram other functions on other but tons repeat steps 3 to 5 The systems can be controlled using the inte rior rearview mirror buttons Special feature of the alternating code wireless system If you are unable to operate the system after repeated programming please check if the system to be controlled features an alternat ing code system Read the system s operating manual or press the programmed button on the interior rear 132 view 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 F
101. d approved by BMW and Genuine BMW Parts you simultane ously acquire the assurance that they have been thoroughly tested by BMW to ensure op timum performance when installed on your ve hicle BMW warrants these parts to be free from defects in material and workmanship BMW will not accept any liability for damage resulting from installation of parts and acces sories not approved by BMW BMW cannot test every product made by other manufactur ers to verify if it can be used on a BMW safely and without risk to either the vehicle its opera tion or its occupants Genuine BMW Parts BMW Accessories and other products ap proved by BMW together with professional 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 devices and systems may be performed by any automotive repair estab
102. ded Functions such as seat heating and the rear window defroster require a lot of energy and consume 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 service center Please also note the BMW Maintenance Sys tem refer to page 172 ECO PRO The concept ECO PRO supports a driving style that saves on fuel consumption For this purpose the en gine control and comfort functions e g the climate control output are adjusted The extension of the range that is achieved as a result can be displayed in the instrument cluster Activating ECO PRO i Press button repeatedly until ECO PRO is displayed in the instrument cluster Configuring ECO PRO Via the Driving Dynamics Control 1 Activate ECO PRO 2 Configure ECO PRO 3 Configure the program Via the iDrive 1 Settings 2 ECO PRO mode Or 1 Settings 2 Driving mode 3 Configure ECO PRO Configure the program 151 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Driving tips _ ecm Saving fuel ECO PRO Tip gt Tip at Set ECO Pro speed at which an ECO PRO Tip is to be displayed gt ECO PRO speed warning A reminder is displayed if the set ECO PRO speed is exceeded ECO PRO
103. ds refer to First aid kit 183 Bar for tow starting towing 185 Battery replacement vehicle battery 180 Battery replacement vehicle remote control 32 Battery vehicle 180 Belts safety belts 51 Beverage holder cu pholder 139 Blinds sun protection 46 BMW Assist see user s manual for Navigation En tertainment and Communi cation BMW Homepage 6 BMW Internet page 6 BMW maintenance sys tem 172 Bonus range ECO PRO 152 Bottle holder refer to Cu pholder 139 Brake assistant 107 Brake discs breaking in 144 Brake force display 105 Brake lamps brake force dis play 105 Brake lights adaptive 105 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Everything from A to Z Reference Brake pads breaking in 144 Braking hints 145 Breakdown assis tance 182 183 Breaking in 144 Brightness of Control Dis play 88 Bulb replacement 175 Bulb replacement front 176 Bulb replacement rear 178 Bulbs and lamps 175 Button Start Stop 61 Bypassing refer to Jump starting 183 C California Proposition 65 Warning 7 Camera care 190 Camera rearview cam era 118 Camera Top View 120 Can holder refer to Cu pholder 139 Car battery 180 Car care products 188 Care displays 190 Care vehicle 188 Cargo 147 Cargo area 135 Cargo area enlarging 136 Cargo area lid 38 Cargo area storage compart ments 140 Cargo cover 135 Cargo securing 148 Cargo straps securing cargo 148 Car key
104. e there is a risk of injury or damage Also follow the safety instructions of the hand held transmitter lt Before selling the vehicle delete the stored functions for the sake of security Compatibility If this symbol is printed on the packag N ing or in the instructions of the system to be controlled the system is gener ally compatible 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 John son Controls Inc Controls on the interior rearview mirror LED arrow 1 gt Buttons arrow 2 The hand held transmitter arrow 3 is re quired for programming Programming General information 1 Switch on the ignition 2 Initial setup Press and hold the left and right button on the interior rearview mirror simultaneously for approximately 20 seconds until the LED on the interior rearview mirror flashes This 131 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Controls Interior equipment 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 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 hel
105. e air is directed to the windshield side windows upper body and into the footwell The cooling function refer to page 128 is switched on automatically with the AUTO pro gram At the same time a condensation sensor con trols the program so as to prevent window condensation as much as possible To switch off the program press the button again or manually adjust the air distribution Intensity of the AUTO program With the AUTO program switched on auto matic control of the air flow and air distribution can be adjusted Press the left or right side of the but i ton decrease or increase the inten sity The selected intensity is shown on the display of the automatic climate control 127 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Controls 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 but ton decrease or increase air flow The selected air flow is shown on the display of the automatic climate control The air flow of the automatic climate control may be reduced automatically to save battery power 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 t
106. e changed immediately in Note the event of pressure loss due to a flat tire l Do not plug chargers into the socket The tools for changing wheels are available as accessories from your service center Do not connect battery chargers to the factory installed sockets in the vehicle as this may damage the battery lt Jacking points for the vehicle jack General information Make sure that the battery is always suffi ciently charged to guarantee that the battery remains usable for its full service life The battery may need to be charged in the fol lowing cases gt When making frequent short distance drives The jacking points for the vehicle jack are lo gt If the vehicle is not used for prolonged pe cated at the positions shown riods longer than a month Starting aid terminals Vehicle battery In the vehicle only charge the battery via the starting aid terminals refer to page 184 in the Maintenance engine compartment with the engine off The battery is maintenance free i e the elec fai trolyte will last for the life of the battery Power failure After a temporary power loss some equipment Your service center will be glad to advise you eae needs to be reinitialized on questions regarding the battery Individual settings need to be reprogrammed Battery replacement gt Seat and mirror memory store the posi Use approved vehicle batteries only tions again Only use vehicle batteries that have been
107. eck the tire inflation pressure and carry out a reset of the system In some cases a wheel was changed without having carried out a reset System limits The system does not function properly if a re set has not been carried out e g a flat tire is reported even though the tire inflation pres sures are correct The tire pressure depends on the temperature of the tire If the tire temperature rises e g due to driving or because of the heat of the Sun the tire inflation pressure increases also The tire pressure is reduced when the tire 99 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Controls Safety temperature falls again This behavior may cause a warning to be issued if temperatures fall very sharply Malfunction The yellow warning lamp flashes and 1 then lights up continuously A Check Control message is displayed No flat tire or loss of tire pressure can be detected Display in the following situations gt A wheel without TPM electronics is fitted have the service center check it if neces sary gt Malfunction have the system checked by your service center gt TPM was unable to complete the reset Reset the system again gt Disturbance by systems or devices with the same radio frequency after leaving the area of the disturbance the system auto matically becomes active again Declaration according to NHTSA FMVSS 138 Tire Pressure Monitoring System Each tire incl
108. ed Condensation under the parked vehicle When using the automatic climate control condensation water develops that exits under neath the vehicle Traces of water under the vehicle like this are normal 146 Driving on poor roads The vehicle connects four wheel drive to the advantages of a normal truck Do not drive on unpaved terrain Do not drive on unpaved terrain other wise the vehicle may be damaged lt For your own safety for the safety of passen gers and of the vehicle heed the following points gt Become familiar with the vehicle before starting a trip do not take risks in driving gt Adjust the speed to the road surface con ditions The steeper and more uneven the road surface the slower the speed should be gt When driving on steep uphill or downhill grades add engine oil and coolant up to near the MAX mark Uphill and downhill grades can be traveled up to no more than 50 gt On steep downhill grades use Hill Descent Control HDC refer to page 108 Starting out is possible on uphill grades up to 30 The permissible side tilt is 30 gt Avoid contact of the bottom of the body with the ground The ground clearance Is no more than 7 8 inches 20 cm and can vary according to the loading condition gt When wheels continue to turn depress the accelerator so that driving stability control systems can distribute the driving force to the wheels Activate DTC Dynamic Trac
109. eed as follows 1 Press the switch forward beyond the re sistance 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 Closing from the raised position without pinch protection If there is an external danger push the switch forward past the resistance point and hold it The roof closes without pinch protection Initializing after a power failure After a power failure during the opening or closing process the roof can only be operated to a limited extent Initializing the system The system can be initialized when the vehicle is Stationary and the engine is running During the initialization the roof closes without pinch protection Keep the closing path clear Monitor the closing process and make sure that the closing path of the glass sunroof is clear otherwise injuries may result Press the switch up and hold it until the initialization is com plete gt Initialization begins within 15 seconds and is com pleted when the sunroof and sliding visor are completely closed gt The roof closes without pinch protection 47 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Controls Adjusting Adjusting Vehicle equipment All standard country specific and optional equipment that is offered in t
110. ehicle eye wit ness accounts possibly with the assistance of an expert Additional functions that are contractually agreed with the customer such as vehicle lo Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Notes SS cating in an emergency enable certain vehicle data to be transmitted from the vehicle Event Data Recorder EDR This vehicle is equipped with an event data re corder EDR The main purpose of an EDR is to record in certain crash or near crash like situa tions such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle data that will assist in under standing how a vehicle s systems performed The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time typically 30 seconds or less The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as gt How various systems in your vehicle were operating gt Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were fastened gt How far if at all the driver was depressing the accelerator and or brake pedal gt How fast the vehicle was traveling These data can help provide a better under standing of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a nontrivial crash situation occurs no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data e g name gender age and crash location are recorded However ot
111. emitting diodes LEDs Light emitting diodes installed behind a cover serve as the light source for controls display elements 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 otherwise irritation of the retina could result lt Headlamp glass Condensation can form on the inside of the ex ternal lamps in cool or humid weather When driving with the light switched on the conden sation evaporates after a short time The head lamp glasses do not need to be changed If the headlamps do not dim despite driving with the light switched on increasing humidity forms e g water droplets in the light have the service center check this Headlamp setting The headlamp adjustments can be affected by changing lamps and bulbs Therefore after a 175 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Mobility Replacing components change have the headlamp setting checked 55 watt bulb H7 and corrected by Service 1 Open the hood refer to page 167 Front lamps bulb replacement 2 Unscrew the cap counterclockwise and re move it At a glance Halogen headlamps R b x F J f a lt a E 3 Carefully pull out the connector 4 Pull the bulb off the connector and insert the new bulb
112. entilation gt Ventilation for cooling Adjust the vent to direct the air in your di rection such as if the vehicle interior is hot from the sun gt Draft free ventilation Adjust the vent to let the air flow past you Ventilation in the rear gt Thumbwheel for continuous opening and closing of the vents arrow 1 gt Thumbwheel to vary the temperature ar row 2 Toward blue colder Toward red warmer gt Lever for changing the air flow direction arrow 3 Parked car ventilation The concept The parked car ventilation ventilates the vehi cle interior and lowers its temperature if nec esSary The system can be switched on and off at any external temperature either directly or by us ing two preset switch on times It remains switched on for 30 minutes Open the vents to allow air to flow out 129 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Controls Climate control Operation can be performed via iDrive Switching on off directly 1 Settings 2 Climate 3 Activate comf ventilation amp The symbol on the automatic climate con trol flashes if the system is switched on Preselecting the switch on time 1 Settings 2 Climate 3 Timer 1 or Timer 2 4 Set the desired time Activating the switch on time 1 Settings 2 Climate 3 Activate timer 1 or Activate timer 2 amp The symbol on the automatic climate con trol lights up when the
113. erm calibrate the front seats when a corresponding message appears on the Con trol Display Calibrating the front seats A corresponding message appears on the Control Display 1 Move the respective seat forward all the way 2 Move the respective seat forward again It moves forward briefly 3 Readjust the seat to the desired position The calibration procedure is completed when the message on the Control Display disap pears If the message continues to be displayed re peat the calibration If the message does not disappear after a re peat calibration have the system checked as soon as possible Unobstructed area of movement Ensure that the area of movement of the seats is unobstructed to avoid personal injury or damage to objects Tire Pressure Monitor TPM The concept The system monitors tire pressure in the four mounted tires The system warns you if there is a Significant loss of pressure in one or more tires For this purpose sensors in the tire valves measure the tire pressure and tire tem perature Hints Tire damage due to external factors Sudden tire damage caused by external influences cannot be indicated in advance Pay attention to the other information and indi cations under Tire inflation pressure refer to page 159 as well when using the system Functional requirements The system must have been reset with the correct tire inflation pressure otherwise relia ble signaling
114. ertainment Com munication and the short commands of the voice activation system are described in a sep arate user s manual which is also included with the onboard literature Additional sources of information 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 personal injury and serious damage to the ve hicle Marks the end of a specific item of informa tion Identifies Control Display texts used to se lect individual functions Verbal instructions to use with the voice ac tivation system Identifies the answers generated by the voice activation system amp Refers to measures that can be taken to help protect the environment Symbols on vehicle components Ti Indicates that you should consult the 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 available in your vehicle e g because of the selected optional equipment or the country specific variants This also applies fo
115. erves etc and endanger the occu pants lt Roof mounted luggage rack Note Installation only possible with roof rack Roof racks are available as special accessories Attachment to the rack Follow the installation instructions of the roof rack Mounting Be sure that adequate clearance is maintained for tilting and opening the glass sunroof Loading Because roof racks raise the vehicle s center of gravity when loaded they have a major ef fect on vehicle handling and steering re sponse Therefore note the following when loading and driving gt Do not exceed the approved roof axle loads and the approved gross vehicle weight Distribute the roof load uniformly gt The roof load should not be too large in area gt Always place the heaviest pieces on the bottom gt Secure the roof luggage firmly e g tie with ratchet straps gt Do not let objects project into the opening path of the tailgate gt Drive smoothly Avoid sudden acceleration and braking maneuvers Take corners gen tly 149 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Driving tips _ ecm Saving fuel Saving fuel Vehicle equipment All standard country specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter Therefore equip ment is also described that is not available in a vehicle e g because of the selected optional equipment or country variant This also applies for
116. estraint fixing system re fer to the user s manual of the system 2 Ensure that both LATCH anchors are prop erly connected Child restraint fixing system with a tether strap Mounting points There are three mounting points for the upper retaining strap of LATCH child restraint fixing systems Note Mounting eyes Only use the mounting eyes for the up per retaining strap to secure child restraint fix ing systems otherwise the mounting eyes could be damaged lt Retaining strap guide Retaining strap Make sure that the upper retaining strap is not routed over the head restraints or sharp edges and is free of twisting on its way to the upper mounting point otherwise the belt can not properly secure the child restraint fixing system in an accident lt 59 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Transporting children safely Tl 2 6 3 5 7 4 Direction of travel Head restraint Hook for upper retaining strap Mounting point eye Seat backrest O 0O WN Upper retaining strap Attaching the upper retaining strap to the mounting point 1 Raise the head restraint if necessary 2 Guide the upper retaining strap between the supports of the head restraint 3 Ifthere is a retaining strap run it between the backrest and the cargo cover 4 Attach the hooks of the retaining strap to the mounting eyes 5 Tighten the retaining strap by pulling it down 6
117. external temperature is high and auto matic climate control is running gt The passenger compartment has not yet been heated or cooled to the required level gt The engine is not yet at operating temper ature gt The wheels are at a sharp angle or the steering wheel is being turned gt After driving in reverse V Fogging of the windows when the auto matic climate control is switched on Vehicle battery is heavily discharged The engine compartment lid is unlocked HDC Hill Descent Control is activated Stop and go traffic VV VV OV The transmission selector lever is in posi tion N or M S gt Use of fuel with high ethanol content Starting the engine The engine starts automatically under the fol lowing conditions gt Automatic transmission By releasing the brake pedal When Automatic Hold is activated press the accelerator After the engine starts accelerate as usual 63 01 40 2911 041 VI 13 Controls Driving Safety mode After the engine switches off automatically it will not start again automatically if any one of the following conditions are met gt The driver s safety belt is unbuckled and the driver s door is open gt The hood was unlocked Some indicator lamps light up for varying lengths of time The engine can only be started via the Start Stop button Note Even if driving away was not intended the de activated engine starts up automatically in t
118. file is assigned to the remote control being used at the time Renaming profiles 1 Settings 2 Profiles 33 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Controls Opening and closing The current profile is selected 3 Open Options 4 Rename current profile Resetting profiles The settings of the active profile are reset to their default values Settings 2 Profiles The current profile is selected 3 Open Options 4 Reset current profile Importing profiles Existing settings and contacts are overwritten with the imported profile Settings Profiles Import profile BMW Online BMW Online USB interface USB device oe hy S Exporting profiles Most settings of the active profile and the saved contacts can be exported This can be helpful for securing and retrieving personal settings before delivering the vehicle to a workshop for example Settings Profiles Export profile BMW Online BMW Online USB interface USB device SN E Using the guest profile The guest profile can be used to make individ ual settings without affecting the three Per sonal Profiles 34 This can be useful for drivers who are using the vehicle temporarily and do not have their own profile 1 Settings 2 Profiles The current profile is selected 3 Open Guest 4 Create the settings Note the guest profile cannot be renamed Display profile list during start T
119. for the remote control currently in use Setting the brightness The brightness is automatically adjusted to the ambient light The basic setting can be adjusted manually Settings Head Up Display oS gt Brightness 4 Turn the controller When the low beams are switched on the brightness of the Head up Display can be ad ditionally influenced using the instrument light ing The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use Adjusting the height 1 Settings 2 Head Up Display 3 Height 4 Turn the controller The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Driving comfort Controls Setting the rotation 1 Settings 2 Head Up Display 3 Rotation 4 Turn the controller The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use Special windshield The windshield is part of the system The shape of the windshield makes it possible to display a precise image A film in the windshield prevents double im ages from being displayed Therefore have the special windshield re placed by a service center only 123 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Controls Climate control Climate control Vehicle equipment ment is also described that is not available in a P l vehicle e g because of the selected optional All standard country specific and optional equipment or country
120. formance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use however and may depart signifi cantly from the norm due to variations in driv ing habits service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate Traction The traction grades from highest to lowest are AA A B and C Those grades represent the tire s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction performance The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight ahead braking traction tests and does not include acceleration cornering hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics Temperature The temperature grades are A the highest B and C representing the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high temperature can cause the ma terial of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades Band A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum re quired by law Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Wheels and tire
121. formation generally documents the state of a component a mod ule a system or the environment gt Operating states of system components fill levels for instance gt Status messages for the vehicle and from its individual components e g wheel rota tion speed vehicle speed deceleration transverse acceleration gt Malfunctions and faults in important sys tem components e g lights and brakes gt Responses by the vehicle to special situa tions e g deployment of an airbag en gagement of stability control systems gt Ambient conditions such as temperature This data is purely technical in nature and is used to detect and correct faults and to opti mize vehicle functions Motion profiles over routes traveled cannot be created from this data When service offerings are used e g re pair services service processes warranty claims quality assurance this technical infor mation can be read out from the event and fault memories by the service personnel in cluding the manufacturer using special diag nostic tools You can obtain further information there if it is needed After a fault is corrected the information in the fault memory is deleted or overwritten on a continuous basis When the vehicle is in use situations are con ceivable in which it might be possible to asso ciate this technical data with individuals if it is combined with other information e g an acci dent report damage to the v
122. h cold tires 245 55 R 17 102 H M S RSC 245 50 R 18 100 V M S A S RSC 225 60 R 17 99 H M S RSC 245 50 R 18 100 H M S RSC 245 45 R 19 102 V M S XL A S RSC 245 45 R 19 102 V M S XL RSC Front 245 45 R 19 98 W RSC Rear 275 40 R 19 101 W RSC Front 245 40 R 20 99 Y XL RSC Rear 275 35 R 20 102 Y XL RSC Compact wheel T 135 80 R 18 104 M 160 Pressure specifica tions in bar PSI RERER O 2 2132 2 2132 2 41 35 2 2132 2 6 38 22132 2 2132 2 2 32 2 4135 Speed up to a max of 50 mph 80 km h 4 21 60 X3 xDrive 35i Tire size Specifications in bar PSI with cold tires 245 50 R 18 100 V M S A S RSC 245 50 R 18 100 H M S RSC 245 45 R 19 102 V M S XL A S RSC 245 45 R 19 102 V M S XL RSC Front 245 45 R 19 98 W RSC Rear 275 140 R 19 101 W RSC Front 245 40 R 20 99 Y XL RSC Rear 275 35 R 20 102 Y XL RSC Compact wheel T 135 80 R 18 104 M Pressure specifica tions in bar PSI ARERR O 2 2132 2 4 35 2 2132 2 6 38 2 2132 2 2 32 2 2 32 2 4135 Speed up to a max of 50 mph 80 km h 4 2 160 Tire inflation 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 excess of 100 mph 160 km h please observe and if necessary adjust tire pressures for speeds exceeding 100 mph 160 km h from the relevant table on the following pages Other wise tire da
123. he following situations gt Excessive warming of the passenger com partment when the cooling function is switched on The steering wheel is turned gt 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 gt Fogging of the windows when the auto matic climate control is switched on Vehicle battery is heavily discharged gt Excessive cooling of the passenger com partment when the heating is switched on 64 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 Transmission position P is engaged auto matically 2 Set the parking brake Engine start as usual via Start Stop button Automatic deactivation In certain situations the Auto Start Stop func tion is deactivated automatically for safety rea sons such as when the driver is detected to be absent
124. he button repeatedly to select an operating mode gt LEDs off outside air flows in continuously Left LED on automatic recirculated air control a sensor detects pollutants in the outside air and controls the shutoff auto matically gt Right LED on recirculated air mode the supply of outside air into the vehicle is per manently blocked If the windows are fogged over switch off the recirculated air mode and press the AUTO button to utilize the condensation sensor Make sure that air can flow onto the wind shield Continuous recirculated air mode The recirculated air mode should not be used for an extended period of time as the air quality inside the vehicle deteriorates stead ily lt 128 ALL program ALL Press the button The current setting or later settings of the temperature on the driver s side are trans ferred to the front passenger side The program is switched off if the settings on the front passenger side are changed 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 volume can be adjusted when the pro gram is active If the windows are fogged over you can also switch on the cooling function or press the AUTO button to utilize the condensation sen Sor Cooling function The passenger compartment can only be cooled with the engine running Press the butt
125. he model series is described in this chapter Therefore equip ment is also described that is not available in a vehicle e g because of the selected optional equipment or country variant This also applies for safety related functions and systems Sitting safely The ideal seating position can make a vital contribution to relaxed fatigue free driving The seating position plays an important role in an accident in combination with gt Safety belts refer to page 51 gt Head restraints refer to page 52 gt Airbags refer to page 94 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 control could lead to an accident lt Do not incline the backrest too far to the rear Also on the front passenger side do not incline the backrest on the front passenger side too far to the rear during driving or there is a risk of slipping under the safety belt in the event of an accident This would eliminate the protection normally provided by the belt 48 Manually adjustable seats Ata glance Forward backward Thigh support Seat tilt Backrest width Lumbar support Height Backrest tilt 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Forward backward j Pull the lever and slide the seat in the desired direction After releasing the lever move the seat for ward or back slightly to m
126. he page of the Owner s Manual displayed last repeat steps 4 and 5 This opens a new panel every time 28 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Integrated Owner s Manual in the vehicle Ataglance a glance 29 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 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 equip ment is also described that is not available in a vehicle e g because of the selected optional equipment or country variant This also applies for safety related functions and systems Remote control key Press the button on the back of the remote control 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 Glove compartment on the front passenger side Replacing the battery 1 Unlocking 2 Locking 3 Opening the tailgate 4 Panic mode headl courtesy delay feat General information 1 Take the integrated key out of the remote The vehicle is supplied with two remote con c
127. he profile list can be displayed during each start for selecting the desired profile 1 Settings 2 Profiles 3 Open Options 4 Display user list at startup Personal Profile settings The following functions and settings can be stored in a profile gt Collision warning warning time gt Exterior mirror position gt CD Multimedia audio source listened to last gt Unlocking locking of the vehicle settings Driving Dynamics Control sport program gt Driver s seat position automatically re trieved after unlocking gt Programmable memory buttons assign ment gt Head up Display selection brightness position and rotation of the display gt Headlamp courtesy delay feature time set ting gt Tone tone settings Automatic climate control Automatic cli mate control with enhanced features set tings Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Opening and closing Controls gt Navigation map views route criteria voice output on off gt Park Distance Control PDC adjusting the signal tone volume gt Radio stored stations station listened to last special settings gt Rearview camera selection of functions and type of display gt Language on the Control Display Lane departure warning last setting on off Daytime running lights current setting Triple turn signal activation Locking the vehicle after a brief period or after starting to d
128. he rain sensor the frequency of the wiper operation is preset The rain sensor automatically controls the time between wipes depending on the intensity of the rainfall The sensor is located on the wind shield directly behind the interior rearview mir ror Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Driving Controls Activating deactivating Clean the windshield headlamps Press the button on the wiper lever The LED in the wiper lever lights up and a wip ing operation is started At temperatures below 32 F 0 C a wiping operation is not started Deactivate the rain sensor in car washes Deactivate the rain sensor when passing through an automatic car wash otherwise damage could be caused by undesired wiper activation lt Setting the frequency or sensitivity of the rain sensor Turn the thumbwheel Pull the wiper lever The system sprays washer fluid on the wind shield and activates the wipers briefly In addition the headlamps are cleaned at regu lar intervals when the vehicle lights are switched on Do not use the washer system at freezing temperatures Do not use the washers if there is any danger that the fluid will freeze on the windshield oth erwise your vision could be obscured For this reason use antifreeze Avoid using the washer when the reservoir is empty otherwise you could damage the pump lt Windshield washer nozzles The windshield washer nozzles
129. he roller sunblind at the loop and hook it onto the bracket Do not open the window while the roller sunblind is raised Do not open the window while the roller sun blind is raised otherwise there is a risk of damage at high speeds that may result in per sonal injury Panoramic glass sunroof 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 Take the remote control with you Take the remote control with you when leaving the vehicle so that children for exam ple cannot operate the roof and injure them selves 46 Tilting the glass sunroof J 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 com pletely 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 mo tion Opening
130. hen driving in bends Activating DTC ore Press the button el TRACTION is displayed in the instru ment cluster and the indicator lamp for DSC OFF lights up 108 Deactivating DTC Press the button again ER OFF TRACTION and the DSC OFF indica tor lamp go out Performance Control Performance Control enhances the agility of your vehicle To enhance performance during sporty driving the rear wheel on the inside of the curve is braked while the resulting braking effect is largely compensated by engine intervention xDrive xDrive is the all wheel drive system of your ve hicle Concerted action by the xDrive and DSC further optimize traction and driving dynamics 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 downhill 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 approx 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 vehicle during this time Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 D
131. hen 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 Completely remove all residues on the win dows to minimize loss of visibility due to smearing and to reduce wiper noises and wiper blade wear 188 Vehicle care Car care products BMW recommends using cleaning and care products from BMW since these have been tested and approved Car care and cleaning products Follow the instructions on the container When cleaning the interior open the doors or windows Only use products intended for cleaning vehi cles Cleansers can contain substances that are dangerous and harmful to your health Vehicle paint Regular care contributes to driving safety and value retention Environmental influences in areas with elevated air pollution or natural con taminants such as tree resin or pollen can af fect the vehicle s p
132. her parties such as law enforce ment could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely ac quired during a crash investigation To read data recorded by an EDR special equipment is required and access to the vehi cle or the EDR is needed In addition to the ve hicle manufacturer other parties such as law enforcement that have the special equipment can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR Reporting safety defects For US customers The following only applies to vehicles owned and operated in the US If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause in jury or death you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Adminis tration NHTSA in addition to notifying BMW of North America LLC P O Box 1227 West wood New Jersey 07675 1227 Telephone 1 800 831 1117 If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or BMW of North America LLC To contact NHTSA you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 go to http www safercar gov or write to Administrator NHTSA 400 Seventh Street SW Washing ton DC 20590 You can also obtain other in
133. hicle Context help Owner s Manual to the Programmable memory buttons temporarily selected function The relevant information can be opened di General information rectly The Owner s Manual can be stored on the pro grammable memory buttons and called up di Opening via the iDrive rectly To move directly from the application on the Control Display to the options menu Storing l 1 Owner s Manual Select via the iDrive IOPTION Press the button or move the control 8 ler to the right repeatedly until the 2 W Press the desired button for more Options menu is displayed than 2 seconds 2 Display Owner s Manual Executing Opening when a Check Control Press the button message is displayed The Owner s Manual is displayed im Directly from the Check Control message on mediately the Control Display Display Owner s Manual Changing between a function and the Owner s Manual To change from a function e g radio to the Owner s Manual on the Control Display and to switch between the two displays ENON Press the button or move the control ler to the right repeatedly until the Options menu is displayed 2 Display Owner s Manual 3 Select the desired page in the Owner s Manual OPTION 4 Press the button again to return to the function displayed last 5 Press the button to return to the page of the Owner s Manual displayed last To switch back and forth repeatedly between the function displayed last and t
134. hile 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 driver s seat belt the radio ready state remains active 61 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Controls Driving Radio ready state Activate radio ready state gt When the engine is running press the Start Stop button Some electronic systems power consumers remain ready for operation The radio ready state switches off automati Cally gt After approx 8 minutes gt When the vehicle is locked using the cen tral locking system gt Shortly before the battery is discharged completely so that the engine can still be started Starting the engine Hints Enclosed areas Do not let the engine run in enclosed areas 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 a risk of danger 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
135. hout partition net Removing The cover can be removed to load bulky lug gage Reach under the cover and turn it upward ar rows Pull the cover back horizontally Cargo cover with partition net Removing The cover can be removed to load bulky lug gage 1 Press the button arrow 1 to unlock the cover 2 Pullthe cover back arrow 2 Installing Slide the cover forward horizontally into the two side brackets until it audibly latches The red warning fields disappear in the case of a cover with partition net Tug on the cover to check if it is properly locked in place 135 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Controls Interior equipment Enlarging the cargo area General information The cargo 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 If equipped with through loading system the rear seat backrest is divided in the ratio 40 20 40 The sides and the middle section can be folded down separately Hints Danger of pinching Before folding down the rear seat back rests ensure that the area of movement of the backrests is clear In particular ensure that no one is located in the area of movement and that no one reaches into the area of movement of the rear seat backrests when the middle section is folded down Otherwise injury or damage may result lt Lock the rear seat backrests i
136. il additives 170 Oil change 170 Oil change interval service requirements 82 Oil filler neck 170 Oil types alternative 170 Oil types approved 170 Old batteries disposal 181 Onboard monitor refer to Control Display 16 Onboard vehicle tool kit 174 Opening and closing 32 Opening and closing from in side 38 Opening and closing via door lock 37 Opening and closing with re mote control 35 Operating concept iDrive 16 Optional equipment standard equipment 6 Outside air refer to Auto matic recirculated air con trol 128 Overheating of engine refer to Coolant temperature 80 Overtaking prohibitions 83 Paint vehicle 188 Panoramic glass sunroof 46 Park Distance Control PDC 115 Parked car ventilation 129 Parked vehicle condensa tion 146 Parking aid refer to PDC 115 Parking brake 65 Parking lamps 89 Parking lamps bulb replace ment 176 Parking with Auto Hold 66 Partition net 136 Passenger side mirror tilting downward 55 Pathway lines rearview cam era 118 PDC Park Distance Con trol 115 Performance Control 108 Permissible axle load 195 Personal Profile 33 Pinch protection system glass sunroof 47 Pinch protection system win dows 45 Plastic care 189 Power failure 180 Power windows 44 Pressure tire air pres sure 159 Pressure warning tires 100 Profile refer to Personal Pro file 33 Programmable memory but tons iDrive 22 Protective function glass sunroof 47
137. ild restraint fixing system is used in the front passenger seat the front passenger airbags must be deactivated otherwise there is an increased risk of injury to the child when the airbags are triggered even with a child re straint fixing system Installing child restraint fixing systems Before mounting Before mounting child restraint fixing systems ensure that the rear seat backrests are locked Hints Manufacturer s information for child re straint fixing systems To select mount and use child restraint fixing systems observe the information provided by the system manufacturer otherwise the pro tective effect can be impaired Lock the rear seat backrests in position Before installing a child restraint system make sure that the rear seat backrests are locked otherwise the protective effect is not guaranteed and there is an increased risk of in jury for the child in the event of an accident lt On the front passenger seat Deactivating airbags After installing a child restraint fixing system in the front passenger seat make sure that the or Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Transporting children safely ED eoori children safely front knee and side airbags on the front pas senger side are deactivated Deactivate the front passenger airbags auto matically refer to page 96 Deactivating the front passenger airbags If a child restraint fixing system is used in the fr
138. image was selected last it again appears on the display when reverse gt In poor light gear is selected To switch to Top View A Check Control message is displayed in some Ry Rear view camera Select the symbol on of these situations the Control Display 121 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Controls Driving comfort 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 Display 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 1 Settings 2 Head Up Display 3 Head Up Display Display Overview gt Speed gt Navigation system gt Check Control messages gt Speed limit detection 122 gt Cruise control gt Selection list from the instrument cluster Some of this information is only displayed briefly as needed Selecting displays in the Head up Display 1 Settings 2 Head Up Display 3 Displayed information 4 Select the desired displays in the Head up Display The settings are stored
139. ing 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 parking brake is automatically released by op eration 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 acci dent lt 65 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Controls Driving 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 park ing 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 stand still using the parking brake The indicator lamp switches from PARK green to red and the letters AUTO H go out O Lower lamp indicator lamp in Canadian
140. ing metal must not be used Refuel only with unleaded gasoline with out metallic additives Do not refuel with any leaded gasoline or gaso line with metallic additives e g manganese or iron or permanent damage to the catalytic converter and other components Fuels with a maximum ethanol content of 10 i e E10 may be used for refueling Ethanol should satisfy the following quality standards 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 system 158 Gasoline 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 formance lt If you use gasoline with this minimum AKI Rat ing the engine may produce knocking sounds when starting at high outside temperatures This has no effect on the engine life Fuel quality The use of poor quality fuels may result in harmful engine deposits or damage Addi tionally problems relating to drivability start ing and stalling especially under certain envi ronmental conditions such as high ambient temperature and high altitude may occur If drivability problems are encountered we rec ommend switching to a high quality gasoline brand
141. ion Booklet for US models and Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian mod els for additional information on service re quirements Maintenance and repair should be performed by your service center Make sure to have reg ular maintenance procedures recorded in the vehicle s Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models and in the Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian mod els These entries are proof of regular mainte nance Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Maintenance Mobility Socket for OBD Onboard Diagnosis Position There is an OBD socket on the driver s side for checking the primary components in the vehi cle emissions Emissions service gt The warning lamp lights up ENGINE MNE PONIN SOON Emissions are deteriorating Have the vehicle checked as soon as cy possible Canadian model warning light indi cates the engine symbol gt The warning lamp flashes under certain circumstances This indicates that there is excessive mis firing in the engine Reduce the vehicle speed and have the system checked immediately otherwise serious engine misfiring within a brief pe riod can seriously damage emission con trol components in particular the catalytic converter Fuel cap The indicator lamp lights up ra If the fuel cap is not properly tightened the OBD system may conclude that fuel vapor is escaping If the cap is then tight ened the
142. ions gt In heavy fog rain or snowfall gt Inthe event of worn poorly visible merg ing diverging or multiple lane markings such as in construction areas gt When lane markings are covered in snow ice dirt or water gt In tight curves or on narrow lanes When the lane markings are covered by objects gt When driving very close to the vehicle in front of you When driving toward bright lights When the windshield in front of the interior rearview mirror is fogged over dirty or cov ered with stickers etc gt During calibration of the camera immedi ately after vehicle shipment Brake force display The concept gt During normal brake application the outer brake lamps light up 105 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Controls Safety gt During heavy brake application the inner brake lamps light up in addition 106 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Driving stability control systems Controls Driving stability control systems Vehicle equipment All standard country specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter Therefore equip ment is also described that is not available in a vehicle e g because of the selected optional equipment or country variant This also applies for safety related functions and systems Antilock Brake System ABS ABS prevents locking of the wheels during
143. ipment Controls 4 Likewise press and hold the button of the desired function on the hand held trans mitter 5 Release both buttons as soon as the inte rior rearview mirror LED flashes more rap idly When the LED is flashing faster this indicates that the button on the interior rearview mirror has been programmed The system can then be controlled by the button on the interior rearview mirror If the LED does not flash faster after at least 60 seconds change the distance and repeat the step Several more attempts at different distances may be necessary Wait at least 15 seconds between attempts Canada if programming with the hand held transmitter was interrupted hold down the interior rearview mirror button and repeatedly press and release the hand held transmitter button for 2 sec onds Controls Before operation Before operating a system using the integrated universal remote control ensure that there are no people animals or objects within the range of movement of the remote controlled system otherwise there is a risk of injury or damage Also follow the safety instructions of the hand held transmitter lt The system such as the garage door can be operated using the button on the interior rear view mirror while the engine is running or when the ignition is started To do this hold down the button within receiving range of the system until the function is activated The interior rear view mirro
144. ircle Dia 39 ft 11 9 m Weights X3 xDrive28i Approved gross vehicle weight los kg 5 137 2 330 Load los kg 904 410 Approved front axle load los kg 2 404 1 090 Approved rear axle load los kg 2 823 1 280 Approved roof load capacity los kg 220 100 Trunk capacity cu ft l 19 4 56 5 550 1 600 195 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 RGG echnical data Approved gross vehicle weight los kg 5 215 2 365 Load los kg 904 410 Approved front axle load los kg 2 448 1 110 Approved rear axle load los kg 2 845 1 290 Approved roof load capacity los kg 220 100 Cargo area capacity cu ft l 19 4 56 5 550 1 600 Capacities Fuel tank 17 7167 Fuel quality refer to page 158 Windshield and headlamp 1 3 5 washer system 196 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Technical data Reference 197 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Reference Everything from A to Z Everything from A to Z Index A ABS Antilock Brake Sys tem 107 Activated charcoal filter 129 Adaptive brake lights refer to Brake force display 105 Adaptive light control 90 Additives oil 170 Adjustments seats head re straints 48 After washing vehicle 188 Airbags 94 Airbags indicator warning light 95 Air circulation refer to Recir culated air mode 125 128 Air dehumidifying refer to Cooling function 125 Air distribution manual 124 127 Air drying refer to Cooling function 128 Air flow a
145. ired menu item Split screen content LY Split screen Map facing north Map direction of travel Map perspective view Fosition v Onboard info Trip computer Programmable memory buttons General information The iDrive functions can be stored on the pro grammable memory buttons and called up di rectly e g radio stations navigation destina tions phone numbers and entry points into the menu The settings are stored for the remote control currently in use Without navigation system and telephone Only radio stations can be stored on the but tons refer to user s manual for Navigation En tertainment Communication Saving a function 1 Highlight the function via the iDrive 2 g Press the desired button for more than 2 seconds Running a function Press the button sv The function will run immediately This means for example that the number is dialed when a phone number is selected 22 Displaying the button assignment Use a finger to touch the buttons Do not wear gloves or use objects The key assignment is displayed at the top edge of the screen Ss 3 03 4 Ge Owner s Manual Multimedia Telephone Navigation ConnectedDrive Vehicle Info Settings gt To display short information touch the button gt To display detailed information touch the button for an extended period Deleting the button assignments 1 Press buttons 1 and 8 simultaneously for approx five
146. is is the fastest way for the cold engine to reach its operating temperature Look well ahead when driving Avoid unnecessary acceleration and braking By maintaining a suitable distance to the vehi cle driving ahead of you Driving smoothly and looking ahead reduces fuel consumption Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Saving fuel Drivingtips tips 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 accelerator 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 Automatic Engine Start Stop Function The Auto Start Stop function of your vehicle automatically switches off the engine during a stop If the engine is switched off and then restarted rather than leaving the engine running con stantly fuel consumption and emissions are reduced Savings can begin within a few sec onds of switching off the engine Using this system can cause certain compo nents of the vehicle to become worn prema turely In addition fuel consumption is also deter mined by other factors such as driving style road conditions maintenance or environmental factors Switch off any functions that are not currently nee
147. is too high for the cur rent speed gt The transmission position D is disengaged DTC Dynamic Traction Control is activated or DSC is deactivated DSC is actively controlling stability gt HDC is activated Maintaining storing the current speed Press the button Or Press the rocker switch while the system is in terrupted When the system is switched on the current speed is maintained and stored as the desired speed It is displayed in the soeedometer and briefly displayed in the instrument cluster Displays in the speedometer refer to page 115 When cruise control is maintained or stored DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on if necessary 114 Changing maintaining speed The rocker switch can be pressed while the system is interrupted in order to maintain and store the current speed Adapting the desired speed Adapt the desired speed to the road con ditions and be ready to brake at all times oth erwise there is the danger of an accident oc curring Press the rocker switch up or down repeatedly until the desired speed is set If active the displayed speed is stored and the vehicle reaches the stored speed if the road is clear gt Each time the rocker switch is pressed to the point of resistance the desired speed increases or decreases by approx 1 mph 1 km h gt Each time the rocker switch is pressed past the point of resistance the desired speed increases or decreases
148. ivates the function EY The function is activated C The function is deactivated Touchpad Some iDrive functions can be operated using the touchpad on the controller Selecting functions 1 Settings 2 Touchpad 3 Select the desired function gt Speller letters and numbers enter ing Map operating the interactive map gt Browser enter Internet addresses Audio feedback the entered letters and numbers are announced Entering letters and numbers The entry of the letters requires some practice at the beginning In the entry pay attention to the following gt For the entry of large small letters and numbers first convert via iDrive to the cor responding Input mode refer to page 22 gt Enter characters as they are displayed on the Control Display gt Always enter accompanying signs such as accents or periods so that the letter can be clearly recognized gt To delete a character slide to the left on the touchpad Operating the interactive map The interactive map in the navigation system can be moved via the touchpad 19 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 HEEE U iDrive Function Controls Interactive map Slide in the correspond ing direction Enlarge shrink in teractive map Drag the display inwards or outwards with the fin gers Display menu Tap once Changing settings Settings on the control display such as the volume c
149. king in period Drive conservatively for the first 200 miles 300 km Retreaded tires The manufacturer of your vehicle does not rec ommend the use of retreaded tires Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Wheels and tires Mobility 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 recommends winter tires for winter roads or at temperatures below 45 F 7 C Although so called all season M S tires do provide better winter traction than Summer tires they do not provide the same level of per formance as winter tires Maximum speed of winter tires If the maximum speed of the vehicle is higher than the permissible speed for the winter tires then display a corresponding sign in the field of vision You can obtain this sign from the tire specialist or from your service center Maximum speed for winter tires Do not exceed the maximum speed for the winter tires otherwise tire damage and ac cidents 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 a flat tire Your service center will be glad to advise you Rotating wheels between axles The manufacturer of your vehicle advises against s
150. l circum stances From 1 200 miles 2 000 km The engine and vehicle speed can gradually be increased Tires Due to technical factors associated with their manufacture tires do not achieve their full traction potential until after an initial breaking in period Drive conservatively for the first 200 miles 300 km 144 Brake system Brakes require an initial break in period of ap prox 300 miles 500 km to achieve optimized contact and wear patterns between brake discs and brake pads Drive moderately during this break in period Following part replacement The same breaking in procedures should be observed if any of the components mentioned above have to be renewed in the course of the vehicle s operating life General driving notes Closing the tailgate Drive with the tailgate closed Only drive with the tailgate closed other wise in the event of an accident or braking and evasive maneuvers passengers and other road users may be injured and the vehicle may be damaged In addition exhaust fumes may en ter the passenger compartment lt If driving with the tailgate open cannot be avoided gt Close all windows and the glass sunroof gt Greatly increase the blower speed gt Drive moderately Hot exhaust system Hot exhaust system High temperatures are generated in the exhaust system Do not remove the heat shields installed and never apply undercoating to them Make sure that flammable m
151. l remote control 131 Gasoline 158 Gasoline quality 158 Gear change automatic transmission 71 Gear shift indicator 83 General driving notes 144 Glass sunroof refer to Panor amic glass sunroof 46 Glove compartment 138 Gross vehicle weight ap proved 195 Gross weight permissible for trailer towing 195 H Handbrake refer to Parking brake 65 Hand held transmitter alter nating code 132 Hazard warning flashers 182 HDC Hill Descent Con trol 108 Head airbags 94 Headlamp control auto matic 90 Headlamp courtesy delay fea ture 89 Headlamp courtesy delay fea ture via remote control 36 Headlamp flasher 68 Headlamp flasher bulb re placement 176 Headlamp glass 175 Headlamps 176 Headlamps care 188 Headlamp washer system 68 Headliner 15 Head restraints 48 Head restraints front 52 Head restraints rear 53 Head up Display 122 Head up Display care 190 Heavy cargo stowing 148 Height vehicle 194 High beam Assistant 91 High beams 68 High beams low beams refer to High beam Assistant 91 High beams bulb replace ment 176 Hill Descent Control HDC 108 Hills 146 Hints 6 Holder for beverages 139 Homepage 6 Hood 167 Horn 12 Hot exhaust system 144 HUD Head up Display 122 Hydroplaning 145 Ice warning refer to External temperature warning 81 Icy roads refer to External temperature warning 81 Identification marks tires 161 Identification number refer to Important fe
152. lashing and continuous illumination of the LED will re peat 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 sys tem being set up for information on how to synchronize the system Synchronizing is easier with the aid of a sec ond person To synchronize 1 Park the vehicle within range of the re mote controlled system 2 Program the relevant button on the interior rearview mirror as described 3 Locate and press the synchronizing button on the system being programmed You have approx 30 seconds for the next step 4 Hold down the programmed button on the interior rearview mirror for approximately 3 seconds and then release it If necessary repeat this work step up to three times in order to finish synchronization Once syn chronization is complete the programmed function will be carried out Reprogramming individual buttons 1 Switch on the ignition 2 Press and hold the interior rearview mirror button to be programmed 3 As soon 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 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Interior equ
153. lb W16W Inner brake lamp 21 watt bulb H21W 3 Release the nuts 1 Open the tailgate 2 Pull out the cover at the recessed grip ar 4 Remove the tail lamp from the body and detach the connector 5 Release three fasteners on the bulb holder and remove bulb holder from the tail lamp 3 Detach the connector a Detach the bulb holder from the tail lamp The backup lamp is the upper lamp and the brake lamp is the lower lamp on the bulb holder 5 To replace the backup lamp pull off the bulb carefully To replace the brake lamp push the bulb down and turn it to the left l l 6 Proceed in the reverse order to insert the 6 Turn the bulb and remove it The turn sig new bulband attach the bulb holder nal is the upper bulb and the tail lamp brake lamp is the lower bulb on the bulb holder 7 Proceed in the reverse order to insert the new bulb and attach the bulb holder Make sure that the bulb holder is engaged in all fasteners Ensure that the bulb holder is firmly at tached 179 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Mobility Replacing components Changing wheels ter to ensure that all comfort functions are fully available and that any Check Control mes Hints sages of these comfort functions are no longer displayed The vehicle equipment does not include a spare tire Charging the battery When using run flat tires or tire sealants a tire does not need to b
154. le to an object can be shown on the Control Display Objects that are farther away are displayed on the Control Display before a signal tone sounds A display appears as soon as Park Distance Control PDC is activated The range of the sensors is represented in the colors red green and yellow If the rearview 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 currently in use Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Driving comfort Controls System limits Limits of ultrasonic measurement The detection of objects can reach the physi cal 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 gt On rough road surfaces In large buildings with right angles and smo
155. led with the engine running AIC Press the button The air is cooled and dehumidified and depending on the temperature setting warmed again Depending on the weather the windshield may fog up briefly when the engine is started 125 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Controls Climate control The cooling function is switched on automati Switching on cally with the AUTO program Set any air volume When using the automatic climate control The AUTO program can also be switched on condensation water refer to page 146 devel directly via the AUTO button ops that exits underneath the vehicle n PEE E S Microfilter ee E The microfilter removes dust and pollen from Press the button the incoming air The rear window defroster switches This filter should be replaced during scheduled off automatically after a certain period of time maintenance refer to page 172 of your vehi cle Switching the system on off Switching off Turn the rotary switch for the air volume refer to page 125 to 0 The blower and automatic climate control are switched off entirely Automatic climate control with enhanced features 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 AUTO DE m 14 1 Vent settings 5 Airflow AUTO intensity 2 Temperature left 6 Interior temperature sensor always keep 3 Maximum cooling clear 4 AUTOprogram 7 Display 126 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Climate cont
156. lgate is closed lt Malfunction Comfort Access may not function properly if it experiences interference from external sour ces such as mobile phones metal objects overhead power lines transmission towers etc In this case open or close the vehicle using the buttons on the remote control or use the integrated key in the door lock Adjusting Unlocking The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use Settings Doors key ci Select symbol or Unlock button a eS 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 42 Depending on how the vehicle is equipped or the country specific variant you can set whether the doors are also unlocked with the q button on the remote control Confirmation signals from the vehicle 1 Settings 2 Doors key 3 Deactivate or activate the desired confir mation signals gt Acoustic sig lock unlock gt Flash when lock unlock Automatic locking The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use 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 Re
157. lishment or individual 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 automo bile components and parts including compo nents found in the interior furnishings in a vehi cle contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects and reproductive harm In addition certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other repro ductive harm Battery posts terminals and re lated accessories contain lead and lead com pounds Wash your hands after handling Used engine oil contains chemicals that have caused cancer in laboratory animals Always protect your skin by washing thoroughly with soap and water Service and warranty We recommend that you read this publication thoroughly Your vehicle is covered by the fol lowing warranties gt New Vehicle Limited Warranty gt Rust Perforation Limited Warranty Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 tl Notes gt Federal Emissions System Defect War ranty Federal Emissions Performance Warranty gt California Emission Control System Lim ited Warranty Detailed information about these warranties is listed in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models or in the War
158. llite radio is switched on Telephone symbols Symbol Meaning Incoming or outgoing call Missed call lll Wireless network reception strength Symbol flashes network search ill Wireless network is not available 3 Bluetooth is switched on A Roaming is active p Text message was received os Check the SIM card m SIM card is blocked ZA SIM card is missing a Enter the PIN Entertainment symbols Symbol Meaning amp CD DVD player A Music collection Soe Gracenote database aA AUX IN port P USB audio interface mobile phone audio interface Symbol Meaning p USB audio interface Mobile phone audio interface Additional symbols Symbol Meaning val Spoken instructions are switched off E 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 g information from the computer In the divided screen view the so called split screen this information remains visible even when you change to another menu Switching the split screen on and off 1 Press the button 2 Split screen Selecting the display 1 Press the button 2 Split screen 3 Move the controller until the split screen is selected 21 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Ataglance GEIG iDrive 4 Press the controller or select Split screen content 5 Select the des
159. llow the notes and instructions on the con tainer United States The washer fluid mixture ratio is regulated by the U S EPA and many individual states do not exceed the allowable washer fluid dilution ratios limits that apply Follow the usage instructions on the washer fluid con tainer Use BMW s Windshield Washer Con centrate or the equivalent 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 res ervolr Fill with a mixture of windshield washer con centrate and tap water and if required with a washer antifreeze according to the manufac turer s recommendations Mix the washer fluid before adding to maintain the correct mixing ratio Do not add windshield washer concentrate and antifreeze undiluted and do not fill with pure water this could damage the wiper system Do not mix window washer concentrates of dif ferent manufacturers because otherwise it can result in clogging of the windshield washer nozzles Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Driving Controls For the capacity refer to technical data Automatic transmission with Steptronic Transmission positions D Drive automatic positio
160. mage and accidents could occur lt Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Wheels and tires Mobility Tire inflation pressure values over 100 mph 160 km h X3 28i Tire size Specifications in bar PSI with cold tires 245 55 R 17 102 H M S RSC 245 50 R 18 100 V M S A S RSC 225 60 R 17 99 H M S RSC 245 50 R 18 100 H M S RSC 245 45 R 19 102 V M S XL A S RSC 245 45 R 19 102 V M S XL RSC Front 245 45 R 19 98 W RSC Rear 275 40 R 19 101 W RSC Front 245 40 R 20 99 Y XL RSC Rear 275 35 R 20 102 Y XL RSC Compact wheel T 135 80 R 18 104 M Pressure specifica tions in bar PSI RERE R O 2 2 32 2 4135 28141 26 38 3 01 44 2 4135 2 6 38 24 35 2 6 38 Speed up to a max of 50 mph 80 km h 4 21 60 X3 35i Tire size Specifications in bar PSI with cold tires 245 50 R 18 100 V M S A S RSC 245 50 R 18 100 H M S RSC 245 45 R 19 102 V M S XL A S RSC 245 45 R 19 102 V M S XL RSC Front 245 45 R 19 98 W RSC Rear 275 40 R 19 101 W RSC Front 245 40 R 20 99 Y XL RSC Rear 275 35 R 20 102 Y XL RSC Compact wheel T 135 80 R 18 104 M Pressure specifica tions in bar PSI RERER O 2 6 38 3 0 44 2 8 41 3 2 46 2 4 35 2 8 41 2 4135 2 8 41 Speed up to a max of 50 mph 80 km h 4 2 160 Tire identification marks Tire size 245 45 R 18 96 Y 245 nominal width in mm 45 aspect ratio in
161. models Before driving away gt Release the parking brake manually gt Reactivate Automatic Hold Leaving the vehicle with the engine run ning Before leaving the vehicle with the engine run ning engage position P of the automatic trans 66 mission and ensure that the parking brake is set Otherwise the vehicle may begin to roll lt Activating This function can be activated when the driv er s door is closed and the safety belt is fas tened and while driving Press the button The LED and the letters AUTO H light AUTO H up The indicator lamp lights up AUTO H l l l Automatic Hold is activated Deactivating Press the button again The LED and the letters AUTO H go 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 au tomatically secured against rolling after brak ing to a standstill The indicator lamp lights up green PARK Step on the accelerator pedal to drive off The brake is released automatically The indicator lamp goes out Lower lamp indicator lamp in Canadian mod els Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Before driving into a car wash Before driving into the car wash deacti vate Automatic Hold otherwise the parking b
162. mponents Light alloy wheels When cleaning the vehicle use only neutral wheel cleaners having a pH value from 5 to 9 Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or steam jets above 140 F 60 C Follow the manufac turer s instructions Aggressive acidic or alkaline cleaning agents can destroy the protective layer of adjacent components such as the brake disk Chrome surfaces Carefully clean components such as the radia tor grille or door handles with an ample supply of water possibly with shampoo added partic ularly when they have been exposed to road Salt Rubber components Aside from water treat only with rubber cleansers Online Edition for Part no When cleaning rubber seals do not use any silicon containing car care products in order to avoid damage or reduced noise damping Fine wood parts Clean fine wood facing and fine wood compo nents only with a moist rag Then dry with a soft cloth Plastic components These include Imitation leather surfaces Headliner Lamp lenses Instrument cluster cover VV VV Matte black spray coated components Painted parts in the interior Clean with a microfiber cloth Lightly dampen the cloth with water Do not soak the headliner Do not use cleansers that contain alcohol or solvents Do not use cleansers that contain alcohol or solvents such as lacquer thinners heavy duty grease removers fuel or such this could lead to surface damage lt Safe
163. n 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 61 position P is engaged automatically P Park Select only when the vehicle is stationary The drive wheels are blocked P is engaged automatically gt After the engine is switched off when the vehicle is in radio ready state refer to page 62 or when the ignition is switched off refer to page 61 and when position R or D is engaged gt With the ignition is off if position N is en gaged gt Ifthe safety belt is unbuckled the driver s door is opened and the brake pedal is not pressed while the vehicle is stationary and transmission position R or D is engaged Before exiting the vehicle make sure that posi tion P of the automatic transmission is en gaged Otherwise the vehicle may begin to roll Kickdown Kickdown is used to achieve maximum driving performance Press on the gas pedal beyond the resistance point at the full throttle position 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
164. n at tempt is made to switch on the ignition or start the engine Starting the engine with emergency detection of the remote control 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 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 pro file 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 Personal Profiles and one guest profile Transmitting the settings Your personal settings can be taken with you to another vehicle equipped with the Personal Profile function For more information contact your service center The settings are transmitted as follows gt Via the USB interface for data transfer gt BMW Online Profile management Opening the profiles A different profile can be called up than the one associated with the remote control cur rently in use 1 Settings 2 Profiles 3 Selecta profile Called up pro
165. n light up in a variety of combi nations and colors Several of the lamps are checked for proper functioning and light up temporarily when the engine Is started or the ignition is switched on Overview indicator warning lamps Symbol Function or system gt Turn signal Parking brake PARK Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Displays Symbol Function or system We SSE Tm G Ny Pag 2 a me AD wo m D sS O m ENGINE Parking brake in Canadian models Automatic hold Front fog lamps High beams High beam Assistant Parking lamps headlamp control Lane departure warning 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 Engine functions Symbol Function or system Engine functions in Canadian mod els O Brake system w D gt E m Brake system in Canadian models amp ABS Antilock Brake System gt gJ oN ABS Antilock Brake System in Canadian models At least one Check Control mes sage is displayed or is stored gt Text messages Text messages in combination with a symbol in the instrument cluster explain a Check Con trol message and the meaning of the indicator and warning lamps Supplementary text messages Additional information such as on the cause of a fault
166. n parts This is more likely to occur with low profile tires which provide less cush ioning between the wheel and the road Be careful to avoid road hazards and reduce your speed especially if your vehicle is equipped with low profile tires Indications of tire damage or other vehicle de fects gt Unusual vibrations during driving gt Unusual handling such as a strong ten dency to pull to the left or right Damage can e g be caused by driving over curbs road damage or similar things 163 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Mobility Wheels and tires In case of tire damage If there are indications of tire damage re duce your speed immediately and have the wheels and tires checked right away other wise there is the increased risk of an accident Drive carefully to the nearest service center 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 Changing wheels and tires Mounting Information on mounting tires Have mounting and balancing performed only by a service center If this work is not carried out properly there is the danger of subsequent damage and related safety haza
167. n position Before mounting child restraint fixing systems place the seat backrest as far as pos sible at an angle at which the child seat is rest ing firmly against the backrest and all back rests can be locked securely in place Otherwise the child seat will not be as stable as it should be and there is increased danger of injury due to unexpected movement of the seat backrest lt Ensure that the lock is securely engaged When folding back the backrest be sure that it locks in place securely When this hap pens the red warning field on the seat disap pears If it is not properly engaged transported cargo could enter the passenger compartment during braking or evasive maneuvers and en danger the vehicle occupants lt 136 Using the middle safety belt If the middle safety belt in the rear is used the larger section of the backrest must be locked Otherwise the safety belt will not have a restraining effect Folding down the sides The right side can be folded down separately The left side can be folded down in combina tion with the middle section Reach into the recess and pull forward Folding down the middle section f LA Reach into the recess and pull forward Partition net Do not let the partition net snap back into place Do not allow the partition net to snap back into place otherwise there is a danger of injury and the partition net could be damaged lt Online Edition for Part
168. n the door is LX8766E opened if the vehicle is unlocked via the door LX8CAS lock In order to terminate this alarm unlock vehicle MO RE ME oe niacin with the remote control or switch on the igni MYTCAS4 tion if necessary by emergency detection of Compliance statement the remote control This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Only the driver s door is unlocked or locked via Rules Operation is subject to the following the door lock two conditions Locking the doors and tailgate together To lock all doors and the tailgate at once gt This device may not cause harmful inter ference and gt this device must accept any interference received including interference that may 1 With the doors closed lock the vehicle us cause undesired operation ing the button for the central locking sys Any unauthorized modifications or changes to tem in the interior these devices could void the user s authority to 2 Unlock and open the driver s or front pas operate this equipment senger door 3 Lock the vehicle gt Lock the driver s door using the General information 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 Using the door lock The fuel filler flap can only be locked using the remote control Manual operation If an electrical malfunction occurs lock or un lock the vehicle using the integrated key via the door lock
169. nd bulbs 175 Lane departure warning 104 Lane margin warning 104 Language on Control Dis play 88 Lashing eyes securing cargo 148 LATCH child restraint fixing system 58 Leather care 188 LEDs light emitting di odes 175 Length vehicle 195 Letters and numbers enter Ing 22 Light alloy wheels care 189 Light control 90 Light emitting diodes LEDs 175 Lighting 89 Lighting via remote con trol 36 Light switch 89 Load 147 Loading 147 Lock door 37 Locking unlocking from in side 38 Locking unlocking via door lock 37 Locking unlocking with re mote control 35 Locking automatic 42 Locking central 35 Locking settings 42 Locking via tailgate 39 Lock power window 45 Locks doors and win dows 60 Low beams 89 Low beams automatic refer to High beam Assistant 91 Lower back support 50 Luggage rack refer to Roof mounted luggage rack 149 Lumbar support 50 M Maintenance 172 Maintenance require ments 172 Maintenance service require ments 82 Maintenance system BMW 172 Malfunction displays refer to Check Control 78 Manual air distribu tion 124 127 Manual air flow 125 128 Manual brake refer to Parking brake 65 Manual mode transmis sion 72 Manual operation door lock 37 Manual operation exterior mirrors 55 Manual operation fuel filler flap 156 Manual operation Park Dis tance Control PDC 116 Manual operation rearview camera 118 Manual operation Top
170. ng Both exterior mirrors are automatically heated whenever the engine is running Automatic dimming feature Both exterior mirrors are automatically dim med Photocells are used for control in the In terior rear view mirror refer to page 56 J9 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Controls Adjusting Interior rearview mirror Reducing the blinding effect Turn the knob to reduce the blinding effect by the interior mirror Interior rearview mirror automatic dimming feature The concept Photocells are used for control gt Inthe mirror glass gt On the back of the mirror Functional requirement For proper operation gt Keep the photocells clean gt Donot cover the area between the inside rearview mirror and the windshield 56 Steering wheel General information Do not adjust while driving Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving otherwise an unexpected movement could result in an accident Adjusting 1 Fold the lever down 2 Move the steering wheel to the preferred height and angle to suit your seating posi tion 3 Fold the lever back Steering wheel heating Switching on off ry Press the button gt On the LED lights up gt Off the LED goes out Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Transporting children safely Controls Transporting children safely Vehicle equipment All standard country specific and
171. ng using pathway and turning circle lines 1 Position the vehicle so that the turning cir cle lines lead to within the limits of the parking space gt Can be shown in the rearview camera im age gt Show the course of the smallest possible turning circle on a level road 2 Turn the steering wheel to the point where the pathway line covers the corresponding turning circle line gt Only one turning circle line is displayed when the steering wheel is turned Obstacle marking General information Display settings Brightness gt Spatially shaped markings can be shown With the rearview camera switched on in the rearview camera image Their colored steps match the markings of the te me Selec eS yb PDC This simplifies estimation of the distance 2 Turn the controller until the desired setting to the object shown is reached and press the controller Contrast With the rearview camera switched on 1 Select the symbol 2 Turn the controller until the desired setting is reached and press the controller 119 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Controls Driving comfort System limits Detection of objects High protruding objects such as ledges may not be detected by the rearview camera Top View The concept Top View assists you in parking and maneu vering The area around the doors and the road area around the vehicle are shown on the Con trol Display for
172. nication Thumbwheel for selection lists 114 Instrument lighting 92 s U rF D D 3 Ke Q O 3 5 z mr v D 7 R Turn signal 67 urn Sig 10 Steering column stalk right Windshield wipers 68 High beams head lamp flasher 67 Rain sensor 68 High beam Assistant 91 Clean the windshields and head Roadside parking lamps 90 lamps 69 R GOS Rear window wiper 69 0 amp 8 Computer 85 vV ww a oh S Start stop the engine and switch the ignition on off 62 N ep or D D gt D D oy O D D 4 7 St d 114 ore spee Auto Start Stop function 63 N i 3 gt Ti Resume speed 114 JJ m N am O gt O amp Steering wheel heating 56 Cruise control on off interrupt g g ing 113 14 Adjust steering wheel 56 O on 14 gt O O 5 o O O 5 D Yn O Dg 00 O1 15 Open the tailgate 38 8 Instrument cluster 74 o_o 9 Steering wheel buttons right Entertainment source 16 Unlock hood 167 Volume IH 8 O m 13 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Ataglance EMeltliea mme Cockpit All around the center console _ i eee ar m a Headliner 15 PDC Park Distance Control 115 1 10 PY 2 Control Display 16 Rearviewcamera 117 3 Glove compartment 138 Top View 120 4 Airvent 129 HDC Hill Descent Control 108 7 L2 5 A Hazard wa
173. 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 156 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Refueling Mobility 1 Open the cover on the right side trim 2 Pull the green knob with the fuel pump symbol This releases the fuel filler flap Observe the following when refueling The fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle clicks off the first time Do not overfill the fuel tank Do not overfill the fuel tank otherwise fuel may escape causing harm to the environ ment and damaging the vehicle lt Handling fuels Obey safety regulations posted at the gas station lt 157 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Mobility Fuel Fuel Vehicle equipment All standard country specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter Therefore equip ment is also described that is not available in a vehicle e g because of the selected optional equipment or country variant This also applies for safety related functions and systems Fuel recommendation 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 tain
174. ns remove the front fog lamp from the front using the hook Do not perform work bulb replacement on xenon headlamps Have any work on the xenon lighting system including bulb replacement performed only by a service center Due to the high voltage present in the system there is the danger of fatal injuries if work is carried out improperly For checking and adjusting headlamp aim please contact your BMW center Xenon headlamps Low beams and high beams are designed with xenon technology The parking lamps and daylight running lights are made using LED technology Contact your service center in the event of a malfunction Front fog lamps Follow the general instructions on Lamps and bulbs refer to page 175 Front fog lamps in vehicles equipped with Adaptive Light Control 55 watt bulb H11 Front fog lamps without Adaptive Light Con trol 35 watt bulb H8 1 Insert the screwdriver from the onboard vehicle tool kit with the flat side facing out 177 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Mobility Replacing components 5 Turn the bulb bracket and remove it 6 Remove the bulb and replace it 7 Proceed in reverse order to insert the front fog lamp Note the guide rails in doing so Turn signal Follow the general instructions on Lamps and bulbs refer to page 175 The turn signals are located next to each low beam in the engine compartment 21 watt bulb PY 21W 1 O
175. ns the Telephone menu 17 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 HEEE U iDrive Press the but Function viel ems in the Owner ton In the Owner s Manual menu items that can be selected are set in quotation marks e g BACK Open previous panel Settings i OPTION Opens the Options menu Changing between panels After a menu item is selected e g Radio a Operating concept new panel is displayed Panels can overlap gt Move the controller to the left Opening the main menu The current panel is closed and the previ Press the button ous panel is displayed MENU The previous panel is opened again by pressing the BACK button In this case the current panel is not closed 1 c Main menu Multimedia Radio Telephone A new panel is opened on top of the previ Navigation ous display Office ConnectedDrive Vehicle Info Settings gt Move the controller to the right Q Manual CARIVARI ENERGY The main menu is displayed GONG96 3 KLASSIK 100 0 MHz 101 3 MHz All iDrive functions can be called up via the main menu Selecting menu items Menu items shown in white can be selected White arrows pointing to the left or right indi cate that additional panels can be opened 1 Turn the controller until the desired menu p P item is highlighted View of an opened menu 425 Main menu When a menu is opened it generally opens Multimedia with the panel that wa
176. nt so that its center is approximately at ear level Distance Adjust the distance so that the head restraint is as close as possible to the back of the head If necessary adjust the distance by adjusting the tilt of the backrest Active head restraint In the event of a rear end collision with a cer tain severity the active head restraint automat ically reduces the distance from the head Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Adjusting Controls Reduced protective function gt Do not use seat or head restraint covers gt Donothang 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 per sonal safety of the occupants will be endan gered lt Adjusting the height p E gt To raise pull To lower press the button arrow 1 and push the head restraint down 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 in creased risk of injury in an accident Height Adjust the head restraint so that its center is
177. nter the BMW Response Center contacts you and takes further steps to help you Even if you are unable to respond the BMW Response Center can take further steps to help you under certain circum stances For this purpose data that are used to de termine the necessary rescue measures such as the current position of the vehicle Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Breakdown assistance Mobility if it can be established are transmitted to the BMW Response Center gt Ifthe LED is flashing but the BMW Re sponse Center can no longer be heard via the speaker you can nevertheless still be heard for the BMW Response Center Initiating an Emergency Request automatically Under certain conditions an Emergency Re quest is automatically initiated immediately af ter a severe accident Automatic Collision Noti fication is not affected by pressing the SOS button Warning triangle The warning triangle is located behind the left hand cover in the cargo area To remove loosen the bracket First aid kit Note Some of the articles have a limited service life Check the expiration dates of the contents regularly and replace any expired items promptly Storage The first aid kit is located behind the left hand cover in the cargo area Roadside Assistance Service availability Roadside Assistance can be reached around the clock in many countries You can obtain as sistance there in the
178. nual for Navigation En tertainment and Communi cation ConnectedDrive Services Connecting electrical devi ces 133 Control Display 16 Control Display settings 87 Controller 16 17 Control systems driving sta bility 107 Convenient opening 36 Coolant 171 Coolant temperature 80 Cooling function 125 128 Cooling maximum 127 Cooling system 171 Corrosion on brake discs 146 Cruise control 113 Cruising range 81 Cupholder 139 Current fuel consumption 81 D Damage tires 163 Damping control dy namic 109 199 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Reference Everything from A to Z Data technical 194 Date 81 Daytime running lights 90 Defrosting refer to Windows defrosting 125 128 Dehumidifying air 125 Destination distance 86 Digital clock 81 Dimensions 194 Dimmable exterior mirrors 55 Dimmable interior rearview mirror 56 Direction indicator refer to Turn signals 67 Display electronic instru ment cluster 76 Display in windshield 122 Display lighting refer to In strument lighting 92 Displays 74 Displays cleaning 190 Disposal coolant 171 Disposal vehicle battery 181 Distance control refer to PDC 115 Distance to destination 86 Divided screen view split screen 21 Door lock refer to Remote control 32 Downhill control 108 Drive off assistant refer to DSC 107 Driving experience switch 110 Driving instructions breaking in 144 Driving mode
179. of tire pressure loss is not en sured Reset the system again after each correction of the tire inflation pressure and after every tire or wheel change Always use wheels with TPM electronics to ensure that the system will operate properly Status display The current status of the Tire Pressure Moni tor TPM can be displayed on the Control Dis play e g whether or not the TPM is active 1 Vehicle Info 2 Vehicle status 3 1 Tire Pressure Monitor The status is displayed Status display The tire and system status Is indicated by the color of the wheels and a text message on the Control Display 97 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Controls Safety All wheels green System is active and will issue a warning rela tive to the tire inflation pressures stored during the last reset One wheel is yellow A flat tire or major drop in inflation pressure in the indicated tire All wheels are yellow A flat tire or major drop in inflation pressure in several tires Wheels gray The system cannot detect a flat tire due to a malfunction For Canadian models Additional information The status display additionally shows the cur rent tire inflation pressures and tire tempera tures The values shown are current measure ment values and may vary depending on driving style or weather conditions Carry out reset Reset the system after each correction of the tire inflation pres
180. on A C The air is cooled and dehumidified and depending on the temperature setting warmed again Depending on the weather the windshield may fog up briefly when the engine is started The cooling function is switched on automati cally with the AUTO program When using the automatic climate control condensation water refer to page 146 devel ops that exits underneath the vehicle Rear window defroster Press the button The rear window defroster switches off automatically after a certain period of time Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Switching the system on off Switching off Press and hold the left button until the control switches off Switching on Press any button except gt ALL program gt Rear window defroster gt Left side of Air volume button gt Seat heating Microfilter activated charcoal filter In external and recirculated air mode the mi crofilter activated charcoal filter filters dust pollen and gaseous pollutants out of the air This filter should be replaced during scheduled maintenance refer to page 1 72 of your vehi cle Ventilation Front ventilation gt Lever for changing the air flow direction arrow 1 gt Thumbwheels for opening and closing the vents continuously arrows 2 gt Thumbwheel to vary the temperature ar row 3 Toward blue colder Climate control Toward red warmer Adjusting the v
181. on may ae D cause the display to vary oj ay US models the arrow beside the 7 fuel pump symbol shows which side of the vehicle the fuel filler flap is on Hints on refueling refer to page 156 Tachometer Always avoid engine speeds in the red warning field In this range the fuel supply is inter rupted to protect the engine Engine oil temperature gt Cold engine the pointer is at the low temperature end Drive at moderate engine and vehicle speeds gt Normal operating tempera ture the pointer is in the middle or in the left half of the temperature display gt Hot engine the pointer is at the high tem perature end A Check Control message is also displayed Coolant temperature If the coolant along with the engine becomes too hot a Check Control message is displayed Check the coolant level refer to page 171 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Displays Controls Odometer and trip odometer Ay gt Odometer arrow 1 4 a gt Trip odometer arrow 2 Resetting the trip odometer Press the knob gt The odometer is displayed when the ignition is switched off gt When the ignition is switched on the trip odome ter is reset External temperature External temperature warning If the indicator drops to 37 F 3 C or lower a signal sounds 74 0 F A Check Control message is displayed There is the increased danger of ice
182. on the driver s door 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 37 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Controls Opening and closing Opening and closing from the inside Locking and unlocking Pressing the buttons locks and unlocks the doors and the tailgate 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 arm rest or gt Pull the door opener twice individually on each door the first time unlocks the door the second time opens it Tailgate Opening The tailgate pivots back and up when it opens Ensure that adequate clearance is available before opening Provide edge protection Sharp or angular objects can hit the rear window while driving and damage the heating wires of the rear window Provide edge protec tion 38 Opening from the outside gt Press the button next to the tailgate Press the button on the remote control for approx 1 second gt Opening from the inside
183. ont passenger seat the front passenger airbags must be deactivated otherwise there is an increased risk of injury to the child when the airbags are triggered even with a child re straint fixing system Seat position and height Before installing a child restraint fixing system move the front passenger seat as far back as possible and adjust its height to the highest position to obtain the best possible position for the belt and to offer optimal protection in the event of an accident Do not change the seat position and height af ter this Backrest width Adjustable backrest width before installing a child restraint fixing system in the front pas senger seat open the backrest width com pletely Do not change the backrest width again and do not call up a memory position Backrest width for the child seat Before installing a child restraint fixing system in the front passenger seat the back rest width must be opened completely Do not change the adjustment after this otherwise the stability of the child seat will be reduced 58 Child seat security f f f gt S A j pe n 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 p
184. ontrol trols with keys 2 Pushin the catch with the key arrow 1 Every remote control contains a replaceable 3 Remove the cover of the battery compart battery ment see arrow 2 The settings called up and implemented when 4 Insert a battery of the same type with the the car is unlocked depend on which remote positive side facing upwards control is used to unlock the car Personal Pro 5 Press the cover closed file refer to page 33 l Cy Take the used battery to a recycling Information on the required maintenance is center or to your service center stored in the remote control as well Service data in the remote control refer to page 172 32 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Opening and closing Controls 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 re mote control by external sources Discharged battery in the remote control gt Interference of radio transmission by mo bile devices in close proximity to the re mote control gt Interference of radio transmission by charger while charging items such as mo bile devices in the vehicle A Check Control message is displayed if a
185. ontrol for approx 1 second gt Push the button in the driver s footwell The tailgate is opened if the vehicle is sta tionary provided that the tailgate has not been locked Pressing the button again stops the motion The opening process is interrupted as well gt When starting the engine gt When the vehicle starts moving gt By pressing the button in the driver s foot well gt By pressing the button on the inside of the tailgate Provide edge protection Sharp or angular objects can hit the rear window while driving and damage the heating wires of the rear window Provide edge protec tion Closing Without Comfort Access 39 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Opening and closing Press the button on the inside of the tail gate The tailgate closes automatically Pressing the button again stops the mo tion With Comfort Access a ff ee Press the button arrow 1 on the inside of the tailgate The tailgate closes automatically Pressing the button again stops the mo tion gt Press the button arrow 2 Tailgate closes automatically and the vehi cle is locked gt Press the button on the exterior of the tail gate Pressing the button again stops the mo tion The closing operation is interrupted gt When starting the engine gt The vehicle starts off with jerks Keep the closing path clear Make sure that the closing
186. optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter Therefore equip ment is also described that is not available in a vehicle e g because of the selected optional equipment or country variant This also applies for safety related functions and systems The right place for children Note Children in the vehicle Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle otherwise they could endanger them selves and other persons e g by opening the doors lt Children should always be in the rear Accident research shows that the safest place for children is in the back seat Transporting children in the rear Only transport children younger than 13 years of age or shorter than 5 ft 150 cm in the rear in child restraint fixing systems pro vided in accordance with the age weight and size of the child otherwise there is an in creased risk of injury in an accident Children 13 years of age or older must wear a safety belt as soon as a Suitable child restraint fixing system can no longer be used due to their age weight and size Children on the front passenger seat Should it ever be necessary to use a child re straint fixing system in the front passenger seat make sure that the front knee and side airbags on the front passenger side are deacti vated Automatic deactivation of front passen ger side airbags refer to page 96 Note Deactivated front passenger airbags If a ch
187. oth walls e g in underground ga rages In heavy exhaust gt Due to other ultrasound sources e g sweeping machines high pressure steam cleaners or neon lights Malfunction A Check Control message refer to page 78 is displayed in the instrument cluster On the Control Display the areas in front of and behind the vehicle are shaded 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 maintain a distance of at least 12 in 3O cm Backup camera The concept The backup camera provides assistance in parking and maneuvering backwards The area behind the vehicle is shown on the Control Display Hints Check the traffic situation as well Check the traffic situation around the ve hicle with your own eyes Otherwise an acci dent could result from road users or objects lo cated outside the picture area of the backup camera lt Ata glance Button in the vehicle Rearview camera 117 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Controls Driving comfort Camera The camera lens is located in the handle of the tailgate The image quality may be impaired by dirt Clean the lens refer to page 190 Switching on off Switching on automatically Select transmission position R with the engine running The backup camera image is di
188. p 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 If while in switch position g or D the low beams are automatically switched on this sys tem automatically switches the high beams on and then off The procedure is controlled by a sensor on the front of the interior rearview mir ror The assistant ensures that the high beams are switched on whenever the traffic situation allows The driver can intervene at any time and switch the high beams on and off as usual Activating 1 Turn the light switch to gD or 20 2 Press the button on the turn signal lever arrow 4 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 The system responds to light from oncoming traffic and traffic driving ahead of you and to adequate illumination e g in towns and cities The blue indicator lamp in the instru ment cluster lights up when the system switches on the high beams Switching the high beams on and off manually gt High beams on arrow 1 gt High beams off headlamp flasher arrow 2 91 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13
189. path of the tailgate is clear otherwise injuries may re sult Do not place the remote control in the cargo area Take the remote control with you and do not leave it in the cargo area otherwise the re mote control is locked inside the vehicle when the tailgate is closed lt Manual operation In the event of an electrical malfunction oper ate the unlocked tailgate manually with a slow and smooth motion Do not operate the tailgate manually if it is blocked If the tailgate is blocked do not operate it man ually as the tailgate may otherwise become damaged and injury may result Contact your service center lt Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Opening and closing Controls Comfort Access The concept The vehicle can be accessed without activat ing the remote control All you need to do is to have the remote con trol with you 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 gt Unlocking of the tailgate separately gt Start the engine Functional requirements gt There are no external sources of interfer ence nearby gt To lock the vehicle the remote control must be located outside of the vehicle gt The next unlocking and locking cycle is not possible until after
190. pen the hood refer to page 167 2 Unscrew the cap counterclockwise and re move it carefully The bulb is attached to the cap 3 Turn the bulb clockwise to remove it 4 Insert the new bulb and attach the cover in the reverse order Lateral turn signals Follow the general instructions on Lamps and bulbs refer to page 175 These lamps are made using LED technology 178 Please contact your service center in the event of a malfunction Tail lamps bulb replacement At a glance Turn signal Backup lamp Inside brake lamp Tail lamp a fF O N Tail lamp brake light Turn signal tail lamp and brake lamp Follow the general instructions on Lamps and bulbs refer to page 175 21 watt bulb P21W With an Adaptive Light Control or xenon head lamp tail lamp is designed with LED technol ogy Contact your service center in the event of a malfunction 1 Open the tailgate 2 Insert the screwdriver from the onboard vehicle tool kit between the cover and Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Replacing components Mobility body push it up arrow and remove the 8 Connect and install tail lamp COVEN 9 Insert cover with the three mountings in the tail lamp While applying pressure on the top and bottom bracket slide the cover down to the stop Backup lamp and inner brake lamp Follow the general instructions on Lamps and bulbs refer to page 175 Backup lamp 16 watt bu
191. r LED stays lit while the wireless sig nal is being transmitted Deleting stored functions Press and hold the left and right button on the interior rearview mirror simultaneously for ap proximately 20 seconds until the LED flashes rapidly All stored functions are deleted The functions cannot be deleted individually Connecting electrical devices Hints Do not plug chargers into the socket Do not connect battery chargers to the factory installed sockets in the vehicle as this may damage the battery lt Replace the cover after use Reinsert the lighter or socket cover after use otherwise objects may get into the lighter socket or fixture and cause a short circuit Sockets Sockets can be used for the operation of elec trical devices with the engine running or with the ignition 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 Front center console Remove the cover 133 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Controls Interior equipment ramrest USB interface for data transfer The concept Connection for importing and exporting data on USB devices e g gt Personal Profile settings refer to page 34 gt Music collection see user s manual for Navigation Entertainment and Communi cation gt Importing trips see user s manual for Navi gation Entertainment Communication Wi
192. r safety related functions and systems For options and equipment not described in this Owner s Manual please refer to the Sup plementary Owner s Manuals On right hand drive vehicles some controls are arranged differently than shown in the illus trations Status of the Owner s Manual The manufacturer of your vehicle pursues a policy of constant development that is con ceived to ensure that our vehicles continue to embody the highest quality and safety stan dards In rare cases therefore the features de scribed in this Owner s Manual may differ from those in your vehicle Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Notes ss Updates made after the editorial deadline Any updates made after the editorial deadline for the Owner s Manuals are located in the ap pendix of the printed quick reference for the vehicle For your own safety Maintenance and repairs Advanced technology e g the use of modern materials and high performance electronics requires suitable maintenance and repair methods Therefore have this work performed only by a BMW center or a workshop that works accord ing to BMW repair procedures with appropri ately trained personnel If this work is not carried out properly there is the danger of subsequent damage and related safety hazards Parts and Accessories For your own safety use genuine parts and ac cessories approved by BMW When you pur chase accessories tested an
193. rake will be set when the vehicle is stationary and the vehicle will no longer be able to roll lt Parking The parking brake is automatically set if the engine is switched off while the vehicle is be ing held by Automatic Hold The indicator lamp changes from green PARK to red The parking brake is not set if the en gine is switched off while the vehicle is coasting to a halt Automatic Hold is deactivated BH Lower lamp indicator lamp in Canadian mod els Automatic Hold remains activated during the engine 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 exam ple cannot release the parking brake Malfunction In the event of a failure or malfunction of the parking brake secure the vehicle against roll ing using a wheel chock for example when leaving it Driving Turn signal high beams headlamp flasher Turn signal Using turn signals N Press the lever beyond the resistance point To switch off manually press the lever to the resistance point Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator lamp indicates that a turn signal bulb has failed Triple turn signal activation Press the lever to the resistance point The turn signal flashes three times The function can be activated or deactivated 1 Settings 2 Lighting 3 Triple turn signal Signaling briefly
194. ranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models Your vehicle has been specifically adapted and designed to meet the particular operating con ditions and homologation requirements in your country and continental region in order to de liver the full driving pleasure while the vehicle is operated under those conditions If you wish to operate your vehicle in another country or region you may be required to adapt your ve hicle to meet different prevailing operating conditions and homologation requirements You should also be aware of any applicable warranty limitations or exclusions for such country or region In such case please contact Customer Relations for further information Maintenance Maintain the vehicle regularly to sustain the road safety operational reliability and the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Specifications for required maintenance meas ures gt BMW Maintenance system gt Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models gt Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models If the vehicle is not maintained according to these specifications this could result in seri ous damage to the vehicle Such damage is not covered by the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty Data memory Many electronic components on your vehicle are equipped with data memories that tempo rarily or permanently store technical informa tion about the condition of the vehicle events and faults This technical in
195. rds lt Wheel and tire combination Information on the correct wheel tire combina tion and rim versions for your vehicle can be obtained from your service center Incorrect wheel and tire combinations impair the function of a variety of systems such as ABS or DSC To maintain good handling and vehicle re sponse use only tires with a single tread con figuration from a single manufacturer Following tire damage have the original wheel and tire combination remounted on the vehicle as soon as possible 164 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 con tact and with it the risk of severe accidents The manufacturer of your vehicle cannot eval uate non approved wheels and tires to deter mine if they are suited for use and therefore cannot ensure the operating safety of the vehi cle if they are mounted Recommended tire brands For each tire size the manufacturer of your ve hicle recommends certain tire brands These can be identified by a star on the tire sidewall With proper use these tires meet the highest standards for safety and handling New tires Due to technical factors associated with their manufacture tires do not achieve their full traction potential until after an initial brea
196. 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 seconds Switching off Briefly press the lever to the resistance point in the opposite direction 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 Activating Switch position 2 with the ignition switched on The turning lamps are automatically switched on depending on the steering angle or the use of turn signals Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Lamps Controls To avoid blinding oncoming traffic the Adap tive Light Control does not swivel to the driv er s side when the vehicle is at a standstill When driving in reverse only the turning lamp is active Self leveling headlamps The self leveling headlamps compensate for acceleration and braking operations in order not to blind the oncoming traffic and to achieve optimum illumination of the roadway Malfunction A Check Control message is displayed Adaptive light control is malfunctioning or has failed Have the system checked as soon as possible Headlamp range control With halogen headlamps the headlam
197. ress the button The green indicator lamp lights up 40 If the automatic headlamp control refer to page 90 is activated the low beams will come on automatically when you switch on the front fog lamps Instrument lighting Adjusting The parking lamps or low beams must be switched on to adjust the brightness Adjust the brightness using the thumbwheel Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Lamps Controls 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 ESA 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 93 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Safety Safety Vehicle equipment All standard country specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter Therefore equip Airbags 1 Front airbag driver 2 Front airbag front passenger 3 Head airbag Front airbags F
198. rive 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 Tailgate gt Fuel filler flap Operating from the outside gt Via the remote control gt Via the door handles of the driver s and front passenger doors gt Via the button on the tailgate The following takes place simultaneously when locking unlocking the vehicle via the re mote control gt Depending on how the vehicle is equipped the theft protection is activated deacti vated Theft protection prevents the doors from being unlocked using the lock but tons 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 43 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 Opening and closing from the outside Using the remote control General information Take the remote control with you People or animals left unattended in a parked vehicle can lock the doors from the in side Always take the remote control with you when
199. river and passengers from XXX kilograms or YYY pounds 4 The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load ca pacity For example if the YYY amount equals 1 000 Ibs and there will be four 150 lbs passengers in your vehicle the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 400 Ibs 1 000 Ibs minus 600 Ibs 400 Ibs 5 Determine the combined weight of lug gage and cargo being loaded on the vehi cle That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4 Load Rt lt Max Load ey lt Max Load i h if lt 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 147 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Driving tips _ pE Loading Stowing cargo Lashing eyes in the cargo area with rails gt Cover sharp edges and corners on the cargo gt Heavy cargo stow as far forward as possi ble directly behind and at the bottom of the rear passenger seat backrests gt Very heavy cargo when the rear seat is not occupied secure each of the outer safety belts in the opposite buckle gt If necessary fold down the rear backrests to stow cargo gt Do not stack cargo above the top edge of lashing eyes in the cargo area the backrests gt Use the cargo area partition net refer to page 13
200. riving stability control systems Controls Use HDC in low gears or in transmission posi tion D or R only Increasing or decreasing vehicle speed Specify desired speed in the range from ap prox 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 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 gradu ally gt Press down the rocker switch past the point of resistance when driving forward the speed decreases to approx 6 mph 10 km h when reversing the speed decreases to approx 4 mph 6 km h Activating HDC A Press the button the LED above the but ton lights up Deactivating HDC P Press the button again and the LED goes out HDC is automatically deactivated above approx 37 mph 60 km h Display in the instrument cluster yyy 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 Dynamic Damping Control The concept This
201. rm any service or repair operations on your vehicle without the necessary professional technical training 4 Jump starting positive terminal 5 Coolant reservoir 6 Oil filler neck If you are unfamiliar with the statutory guide lines have any work on the vehicle performed only by a service center If this work is not carried out properly there is the danger of subsequent damage and related safety hazards lt 167 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Mobility Engine compartment Never reach into the engine compart Closing the hood ment Never reach into the intermediate spaces or gaps in the engine compartment Otherwise there is risk of injury e g from rotating or hot parts Opening the hood 1 Pull the lever Let the hood drop from a height of approx 16 in 40 cm and push down on tt to lock it fully Make sure you hear the engine compartment lid engage Hood open when driving If you see any signs that the hood is not completely closed while driving pull over im mediately and close it securely lt 2 Press the release handle and open the hood 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 protrud ing parts when the hood is open lt 168 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Engine oil Mobility
202. rning system 182 11 S Driving Dynamics Control 110 Central locking system 35 ae DSC Dynamic Stability Con cli Go trol 107 6 Automatic climate control 124 ie 7 Radio multimedia see user s manual for Navigation Entertainment and Communi cation 8 Controller with buttons 16 9 Parking brake 65 aro Auto Hold 66 AUTOH 12 Automatic transmission 71 14 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Cockpit Ataglance a glance All around the headliner 1 Emergency Request 182 4 Reading lamps 93 SOS i Si Intelligent Emergency Re quest 182 5 Interior lamps 93 2 Panoramic glass sunroof 46 Indicator lamp front passenger airbag 96 l D Ww Ze 2 15 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Ataglance GEIG iDrive iDrive Vehicle equipment All standard country specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter Therefore equip ment is also described that is not available in a vehicle e g because of the selected optional equipment or country variant This also applies for safety related functions and systems The concept The iDrive combines the functions of a multi tude of switches Thus these functions can be operated from a central location Using the iDrive during a trip To avoid becoming distracted and pos ing an unnecessary hazard to your vehicle s occupants and to other road users never at temp
203. rol Controls 8 Automatic recirculated air control recircu lated air mode 9 ALLprogram 10 Temperature right 11 Defrosting windows and removing conden sation Climate control functions in detail Manual air distribution Press the buttons repeatedly to select a pro gram gt WA Windows Wad gt me Upper body region y gt 3 E Footwell The programs can be combined as necessary Temperature Turn the wheel to set the de sired temperature The automatic climate control reaches this temperature as quickly as possible if neces sary by increasing the cooling or heating out put and then keeps it constant Avoid rapidly switching between different tem perature settings Otherwise the automatic cli mate control will not have sufficient time to ad just the set temperature Maximum cooling VE Press the button A C The system is set to the lowest tem perature maximum air flow and air circulation mode 12 Cooling function 13 Rear window defroster 14 Seat heating 51 Air flows out of the vents for the upper body region The vents need to be open for this The air is cooled fastest when the engine is running The air volume can be adjusted when the pro gram is active AUTO program AUTO Press the button Air volume air distribution and tem perature are controlled automatically Depending on the selected temperature the AUTO intensity and outside influences th
204. ront airbags help protect the driver and front passenger by responding to frontal impacts in which safety belts alone cannot provide ade quate restraint Side airbags In a lateral impact the side airbag supports the side of the body in the chest and lap area 94 ment is also described that is not available in a vehicle e g because of the selected optional equipment or country variant This also applies for safety related functions and systems 4 Side airbag 5 Knee airbags Head airbags In a lateral impact the head airbag supports the head Knee airbag The knee airbag supports the legs in a frontal impact Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Safety Controls Protective action Airbags are not triggered in every impact situa tion e g in less severe accidents or rear end collisions Information on how to ensure the optimal protective effect of the airbags gt Keep at a distance from the airbags gt Always grasp the steering wheel on the steering wheel rim holding your hands at the 3 o clock and 9 o clock positions to keep the danger of injury to your hands or arms as low as possible if the airbag is trig gered gt There should be no people animals or ob jects between an airbag and a 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
205. rs 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 Sport automatic transmission prevent automatic upshifting in M S manual mode For vehicles with Sport automatic transmis sions automatic shift operations are not per formed at maximum engine speed for exam ple if one of the following conditions is met gt DSC deactivated gt TRACTION activated gt SPORT activated In addition the kickdown is deactivated Ending the sport program manual mode Push the selector lever to the right Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Driving Controls D is displayed in the instrument cluster Shift paddles The shift paddles on the steering wheel allow you to shift gears quickly while keeping both hands on the steering wheel If the shift paddles on the steering wheel are used to shift gears in automatic mode the transmission temporarily switches to manual mode If the shift paddles are not used and the vehicle is not accelerated for a certain time the sys tem switches back into automatic mode if the selector lever is in transmission position D gt Shift up pull right shift paddle gt Shift down pull left shift paddle Gears will only be shifted at appropriate engine and road speeds e g downshifting is not po
206. rushes 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 69 to avoid unintentional wiper acti vation gt In some cases an unintentional alarm can be triggered by the interior motion sensor of the alarm system Follow the instruc tions on avoiding an unintentional alarm refer to page 44 Guide rails in car washes Avoid car washes with guide rails higher than 4 in 10 cm otherwise the vehicle body could be damaged lt Before driving into a car wash In order to ensure that the vehicle can roll ina car wash take the following steps Automatic transmission Drive into the car wash 2 Engage transmission position N 3 Switch the engine off In this way the ignition remains switched on and a Check Control message is dis played 187 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Mobility Care Do not turn off the ignition in the car wash Do not turn off the ignition in the car wash otherwise the transmission position P is engaged and damages can result To start the engine 1 Depress the brake pedal 2 Press the Start Stop button Pressing the Start Stop button without step ping on the brake turns the ignition off The vehicle cannot be locked from the outside w
207. s Do not touch the individual components imme diately after the system has been triggered otherwise there is the danger of burns Only have the airbags checked repaired or dis mantled and the airbag generator scrapped by your service center or a workshop that has the necessary authorization for handling explo Sives Non professional attempts to service the sys tem could lead to failure in an emergency or undesired triggering of the airbag either of which could result in injury lt Warnings and information on the airbags are also found on the sun visors Functional readiness of the airbag system F When the ignition is switch on the N warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up briefly and thereby indicates the operational readiness of the entire airbag system and the belt tensioner Airbag system malfunctioning gt Warning lamp does not come on when the ignition is turned on gt The warning lamp lights up continuously 95 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Safety When there is a malfunction have the airbag system checked immediately When there is a malfunction have the airbag system checked immediately otherwise there is arisk that the system does not function as expected in the event of an accident despite corresponding severity of the accident lt Automatic deactivation of the front passenger airbags The system determines whether the front pas senger sea
208. s Mobility Temperature grade for this tire The temperature grade for this tire is es tablished for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded Excessive speed underinfla tion or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure If necessary have the vehicle towed lt RSC Run flat tires Run flat tires refer to page 165 are labeled with a circular symbol containing the letters RSC marked on the sidewall M S Winter and all season tires with better cold weather performance than summer tires 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 re quired minimum height of 0 063 in 1 6 mm They are marked on the side of the tire with TWI Tread Wear Indicator Tire damage General information Inspect your tires often for damage foreign objects lodged in the tread and tread wear Notes Driving over rough or damaged road surfaces as well as debris curbs and other obstacles can cause serious damage to wheels tires and suspensio
209. s sible 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 73 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Controls Displays Displays Vehicle equipment ment is also described that is not available in a P l vehicle e g because of the selected optional All standard country specific and optional equipment or country variant This also applies equipment that is offered in the model seriesis for safety related functions and systems described in this chapter Therefore equip Instrument cluster Overview instrument cluster with enhanced features 7 6 1 Fuelgauge 80 5 Engine oil temperature 80 2 Speedometer 6 Electronic displays 76 3 Indicator warning lamps 78 7 Display reset miles 81 4 Tachometer 80 74 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Displays Controls Overview instrument cluster 7 6 1 Fuelgauge 80 5 Engine oil temperature 80 2 Speedometer 6 Electronic displays 76 3 Indicator warning lamps 78 7 Resetmiles 81 4 Tachometer 80 75 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Controls Displays Electronic displays Overview instrument cluster Instrument cluster with enhanced features d j 7 7 1 Messages e g Check Control 78 Service requirements 82 Time 81 Miles trip miles 81 2
210. s last selected in that Radio menu To display the first panel of a menu Telephone gt Move the controller to the left repeatedly until the first panel is displayed Navigation Office ConnectedDrive gt Press the menu button on the controller Vehicle Info twice Settings Opening the Options menu 2 Press the controller p g p Press the button The Options menu is displayed 18 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 iDrive Ataglance a glance 4 vr Options LY Split screen Switch off control display am FM lt Display Owner s Manual 7 D HD Radio reception O RDS Radio Additional options move the controller to the right repeatedly until the Options menu is displayed Options menu The Options menu consists of various areas gt Screen settings e g Split screen This area remains unchanged gt Control options for the selected main menu e g for Radio gt If applicable further operating options for the selected menu e g Store station Changing settings 1 Select a field 2 Turn the controller until the desired setting is displayed n Volume settin Qs Speed volume e Volume setting ii w 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 deact
211. s that suddenly swerve in front of Lane departure warning you or sharply decelerating vehicles Vehicles with an unusual rear appearance The concept gt Two wheeled vehicles ahead of you Starting at a specific speed this system alerts you when the vehicle on streets with lane Functional limitations markings is about to leave the lane Depending The system may not be fully functional in the following situations on the country specific version of the vehicle the speed is between 35 mph 55 km h and 45 mph 70 km h If the system is switched on gt In heavy fog rain sprayed water or snow below this speed a message appears in the in fall In tight curves strument cluster The steering wheel begins vibrating gently in gt Ifthe camera view field or the front wind the event of warnings The time of the warning shield are dirty or covered may vary depending on the current driving sit gt When driving toward bright lights In the case of vehicles with insufficiently visible tail lamps In the case of partially covered vehicles uation The system does not provide a warning if the turn signal is set before leaving the lane Notes gt Upto 10 seconds after the start of the en gine via the Start Stop knob gt During calibration of the camera immedi ately after vehicle shipment Personal responsibility The system cannot serve as a substitute for the driver s personal judgment of the course of
212. shes after locking The doors hood or tailgate is not closed properly but the rest of the vehicle is se cured After 10 seconds the indicator lamp flashes continuously Interior motion sen sor and tilt alarm sensor are not active gt The indicator lamp goes out after unlock ing The vehicle has not been tampered with gt The indicator lamp flashes after unlocking until the engine ignition is switched on but no longer than approx 5 minutes An alarm has been triggered Tilt alarm sensor The tilt of the vehicle is monitored The alarm system responds in situations such as attempts to steal a wheel or when the car is towed Interior motion sensor The windows and glass sunroof must be closed for the system to function properly 44 Avoiding unintentional alarms The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen sor can be switched off together such as in the following situations gt In automatic car washes gt In duplex garages gt During transport on car carrying trains at sea or on a trailer gt When animals are to remain in the vehicle Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor Press the remote control button again within 10 seconds as soon as the vehicle is locked The indicator lamp lights up for approx 2 sec onds and then continues to flash The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen sor are switched off until the vehicle is locked again Power windo
213. splayed 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 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 Switching on the rearview camera via the iDrive With PDC activated or Top View switched on R Rear view camera 118 The rearview camera image is displayed The setting is stored for the remote control cur rently in use Display on the Control Display Functional requirement gt The rearview camera is switched on gt The tailgate is fully closed Activating the assistance functions More than one assistance function can be ac tive at the same time gt Parking aid lines 7 Parking aid lines Pathway and turning circle lines are dis played gt Obstacle marking Pa Obstacle marking Spatially shaped markings are displayed Pathway lines gt Can be shown in the rearview camera im age when in transmission position R gt Help you to estimate the space required when parking and maneuvering on level roads gt Are dependent on the current steering an gle and are continuously adjusted to the steering wheel movements Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Driving comfort Controls Turning circle lines Parki
214. 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 a load ing platform only otherwise damage may oc cur 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 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 capability is limited during cornering gt The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it is secured with an
215. stem after each correc tion of the tire inflation pressure and after every tire or wheel change Status display The current status of the Flat Tire Monitor can be displayed on the Control Display e g whether or not the FTM is active 1 Vehicle Info 2 Vehicle status 3 2 Flat Tire Monitor FTM The status is displayed Initialization The initialization process adopts the set infla tion tire pressures as reference values for the detection of a flat tire Initialization is started by confirming the inflation pressures Do not initialize the system when driving with snow Chains 1 Vehicle Info 2 Vehicle status 3 i Perform reset 4 Start the engine do not drive away 5 Start the initialization with Perform reset Drive away The initialization is completed while driving which can be interrupted at any time The initialization automatically continues when driving resumes Indication of a flat tire 1 The yellow warning lamp lights up A Check Control message is displayed There is a flat tire or a major loss in tire inflation pressure 1 Reduce your speed and stop cautiously Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu vers 2 Check whether the vehicle is fitted with regular tires or run flat tires Run flat tires refer to page 165 are la beled with a circular symbol containing the letters RSC marked on the tire sidewall Do not continue driving without run flat tires
216. stop automatic func tion 63 Start Stop button 61 Start function during malfunc tion 33 Starting the engine 62 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Everything from A to Z Reference Status display tires 97 Status information iDrive 20 Status of Owner s Manual 6 Steering wheel adjusting 56 Steering wheel heating 56 Steptronic automatic trans mission 71 Stopping the engine 62 Storage compartments 138 Storage compartments loca tions 138 Storage tires 165 Storing the vehicle 190 Summer tires tread 163 Supplementary text mes sages 79 Switch for Dynamic Driv ing 110 Switch on times parked car ventilation 130 Switch refer to Cockpit 12 Symbols 6 Tachometer 80 Tailgate 38 Tailgate automatic 39 Tailgate via remote con trol 36 Tail lamps 178 Technical changes refer to Safety 7 Technical data 194 Telephone see user s manual for Navigation Entertain ment and Communication Temperature automatic cli mate control 125 127 Temperature display external temperature 81 Temperature engine oil 80 Terminal starting aid 184 Text messages supplemen tary 79 Theft alarm system refer to Alarm system 43 Theft protection refer to Central locking system 35 Thigh support 50 Tilt alarm sensor 44 Time of arrival 86 Tire damage 163 Tire identification marks 161 Tire inflation pressure 159 Tire inflation pressure moni tor refer to FTM 100 Tire Pressure Monitor
217. sure and after every tire or wheel change Vehicle Info Vehicle status i Perform reset Start the engine do not drive away as Sf Se Reset the tire pressure using Perform reset 6 Drive away The tires are shown in gray and the status Is displayed After driving faster than 19 mph 30 km h for a short period the tire inflation pressures set are accepted as reference values The resetting 98 process is completed automatically during driving After a successfully completed Reset the wheels on the Control Display are shown in green and Tire Pressure Monitor TPM active is displayed The trip can be interrupted at any time If you drive away again the reset resumes automati Cally Low tire pressure message The yellow warning lamp lights up A Check Control message is displayed gt There is aflat tire or a major loss in tire inflation pressure gt No reset was performed for the system The system therefore issues a warning based on the tire pressures before the last reset 1 Reduce your speed and stop cautiously Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu vers 2 Check whether the vehicle is fitted with regular tires or run flat tires Run flat tires refer to page 165 are la beled with a circular symbol containing the letters RSC marked on the tire sidewall Do not continue driving without run flat tires Do not continue driving if the vehicle is not equipped with run fl
218. switch on time is acti vated amp The symbol on the automatic climate con trol flashes when the system has been switched on The system will only be switched on within the next 24 hours After that it needs to reacti vated 130 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Interior equipment Controls Interior equipment Vehicle equipment All standard country specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter Therefore equip ment is also described that is not available in a vehicle e g because of the selected optional equipment or country variant This also applies for safety related functions and systems Integrated universal remote control The concept The integrated universal remote control can operate up to 3 functions of remote controlled systems such as garage door drives or lighting systems The integrated universal remote con trol replaces up to 3 different hand held trans mitters To operate the remote control the buttons on the interior rearview mirror must be programmed with the desired functions The hand held transmitter for the particular system is required in order to program the remote con trol 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 otherwis
219. t is occupied by measuring the re sistance of the human body The front knee and side airbag on the front passenger side are activated or deactivated accordingly Leave feet in the footwell Make sure that the front passenger keeps his or her feet in the footwell otherwise the front passenger airbags may not function properly lt Child restraint fixing system in the front passenger seat Before transporting a child on the front pas senger seat refer to the safety notes and in structions under Children on the front passen ger seat lt Malfunction of the automatic deactivation system When transporting older children and adults the front passenger airbags may be deacti vated in certain sitting positions In this case the indicator lamp for the front passenger air bags lights up In this case change the sitting position so that the front passenger airbags are activated and the indicator lamp goes out If it is not possible to activate the airbags have the person sit in the rear To make sure that the occupied seat cushion can be evaluated correctly 96 gt Do not attach covers cushions ball mats or other items to the front passenger seat unless they are specifically recommended by the manufacturer of your 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
220. t to use the controls or enter information unless traffic and road conditions allow this Controls at a glance Controls 1 Control Display 2 Controller with buttons and touchpad The buttons can be used to open the me nus directly The controller can be used to select menu items and create the settings 16 Control Display Hints gt To clean the Control Display follow the care instructions gt Donot place objects close to the Control Display otherwise the Control Display can be damaged Switching off Press the button 2 Switch off control display ist Options EY Split screen Switch off control display lt Profile settings j Display Owner s Manual Reset current profile Rename current profile Switching on Press the controller again to switch the screen back on Controller with navigation system Select menu items and create settings 1 Turn Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 At a glance 2 Press 2 Press Press the but Function ton MENU Open the main menu RADIO Opens the Radio menu MEDIA Opens the CD Multimedia menu NAV Opens the Navigation menu Sile TEL Opens the Telephone menu BACK Displays the previous panel ie Wale Sui IF ine der OPTION Opens the Options menu MENU Opte nanne Controller without navigation system Audio Open audio menu last lis Select menu items and create settings rengo a a Deieeial gt dio menus TEL Ope
221. t use the system if unfavorable conditions make it impossible to drive at a con stant speed for instance gt On curvy roads gt In heavy traffic gt On slippery roads in fog snow or rain or on a loose road surface Otherwise you could lose control of the vehi cle and cause an accident lt General information When ECO PRO is activated cruise control is also set to a driving style that saves on fuel consumption Controls Ata glance Press the button Function Interrupt system on off Store speed Resume speed Changing the speed m Switching on Press the button on the steering wheel The marking in the speedometer is set to the current speed Cruise control can be used Switching off Deactivated or interrupted system If the system is deactivated or inter rupted actively intervene by braking and if necessary with evasive maneuvers otherwise there is the danger of an accident occurring lt Press the button gt If active press twice gt If interrupted press once The displays go out The stored desired speed is deleted Interrupting the system When active press the button 113 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Controls Driving comfort The system is automatically interrupted if gt The brakes are applied gt The clutch pedal is depressed for a few seconds or released while a gear is not en gaged gt The gear engaged
222. ted Owner s Manual can be dis Search by pictures played on the Control Display The equipment Owner s Manual and functions that are in the vehicle are descri G Onboard info bed therein 17 Trip computer Vehicle status Components of the integrated Owner s Manual The integrated Owner s Manual consists of Leafing through the Owner s Manual three parts which offer various levels of infor mation or access possibilities Page by page with link access Turn the controller until the next or previous Quick Reference Guide page is displayed Located in the Quick Reference is important information for the operation of the vehicle the operation of basic vehicle functions or for what to do in the event of a flat tire This information Page by page without link access Leaf through the pages directly while skipping can also be displayed during driving We Inks Highlight the symbol once Now simply press Search by pictures the controller to leaf from page to page Information and descriptions based on illustra Leaf back tions can be searched via search by pictures This is helpful for example if the description of an outfitting package that cannot be named is Leaf forward needed ac Owner s Manual Information and descriptions can be searched by direct entry of a search term via the index 27 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Ataglance eMelreliasm integrated Owner s Manual in the ve
223. the driver s door 2 Switch off the ignition 3 Briefly press the desired button 1 or 2 54 The corresponding seat 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 com pleted Calling up of a seat position deactivated After a brief period the calling up of stored seat positions is deactivated to save battery power To reactivate calling up of a seat position gt Open or close the door or tailgate gt Press a button on the remote control gt Press the Start Stop button Mirrors Exterior mirrors At a glance 1 Adjusting 2 Left right Automatic Curb Monitor 3 Fold in and out Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Adjusting Controls 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 lt Depending on how the vehicle is equipped the mirror setting is stored for the remote control in use When the vehicle is unlocked via the re mote control the position is automatically re
224. the low tire pressure telltale When the system detects a malfunc tion the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously illumi nated This sequence will continue upon sub sequent vehicle start ups as long as the mal function exists When the malfunction indicator is illuminated the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons including the installation of replace ment or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning prop erly Always check the TPMS malfunction tell tale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly FTM Flat Tire Monitor The concept The system does not measure the actual infla tion pressure in the tires It detects a pressure loss in a tire by comparing the rotational speeds of the individual wheels while moving 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 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Safety Controls Functional requirements The system must have been initialized when the tire inflation pressure was correct other wise reliable signaling of a flat tire is not en sured Initialize the sy
225. 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 cata lytic converter 62 Do not wait for the engine to warm up while the vehicle remains stationary Start driving at moderate engine speeds Automatic transmission Starting the engine 1 Depress the brake pedal 2 Press the Start Stop button The ignition is activated automatically for a certain time and is stopped as soon as the en gine starts Engine stop Hints Take the remote control with you Take the remote control with you when leaving the vehicle so that children for exam ple cannot start the engine lt Set the parking brake and further secure the vehicle as required Set the parking brake firmly when parking oth erwise the vehicle could roll On steep upward and downward inclines further secure the ve hicle for example by turning the steering wheel in the direction of the curb 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 187 Automatic transmission Switching off the engine 1 Engage transmission position P with the vehicle stopped 2 Press the Start Stop button The engine is switched off Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Driving Controls The radio ready state is switched on
226. this purpose General information The image is captured by two cameras integrated in the exterior mirrors and by the backup camera The range is approx 7 ft 2 m to the side and rear In this way obstacles up to the height of the exterior mirrors are detected early Notes Check the traffic situation as well Check the traffic situation around the ve hicle with your own eyes Otherwise an acci dent could result from road users or objects lo cated outside the picture area of the cameras 120 At a glance Button in the vehicle Py Top View Cameras The lenses of the Top View cameras are lo cated at the bottom of the exterior mirror hous ings The image quality may be impaired by dirt Clean the lens refer to page 190 Switching on off Switching on automatically Select transmission position R with the engine running 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 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Driving comfort Controls Switch the system back on if necessary The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use Switching on off manually Py Press the button Brightness With Top View switched on gt On the LED lights up 1 0 Select the symbol gt Off the LED goes out 2 Turn the
227. thout Professional navigation system or TV at a glance _ kami _ c _ se s Te Z a The USB interface is located in the glove com partment With Professional navigation system or TV at a glance The socket is located on the right side in the cargo area The USB interface is located in the center arm rest 134 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Interior equipment Controls Notes Observe the following when connecting gt Donotuse force when plugging the con nector into the USB interface gt Do not connect devices such as fans or lamps to the USB interface gt Do not connect USB hard drives Do not use the USB interface to recharge external devices Cargo area Cargo cover oOo s m oe oe o o TS A Pull out the cargo cover arrow 1 and hook both sides into the brackets arrow 2 Hook the cargo cover on both sides Hook the cargo cover on both sides to prevent damaging the cover Do not deposit heavy objects Do not deposit heavy or hard objects on the trunk cover Otherwise they could endan ger occupants during braking and evasive ma neuvers for example Do not let the trunk cover snap back into place Do not allow the trunk cover to snap back into place this can damage it lt e _ Ss 2A l f Removing and inserting Cargo cover wit
228. tion Control if available After a trip on poor roads After a trip on poor roads check wheels and tires for damage to maintain driving safety Clear heavy soiling from the body Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 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 equip ment is also described that is not available in a vehicle e g because of the selected optional equipment or country variant This also applies for safety related functions and systems Hints Overloading the vehicle To avoid exceeding the approved carry ing capacity of the tires never overload the ve hicle Overloading can lead to overheating and increases the rate at which damage develops inside the tires This could result in a sudden loss of tire inflation pressure lt No fluids in the trunk Make sure that fluids do not leak into the trunk otherwise the vehicle may be dam aged lt Determining the load limit 1 Locate the following statement on your ve hicle s placard gt The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or YYY Ibs Otherwise damage to the vehicle 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 d
229. tional reliability of the vehicle Condition Based Service CBS Sensors and special algorithms take into ac count the driving conditions of your vehicle Based on this Condition Based Service deter mines the maintenance requirements The system makes it possible to adapt the amount of maintenance you need to your user profile Detailed information on service requirements refer to page 82 can be displayed on the Con trol Display Service data in the remote control Information on the required maintenance is continuously stored in the remote control Your service center will read out this data and suggest the right array of service procedures for your vehicle Therefore hand your service specialist the re mote control with which the vehicle was driven most recently 172 Storage periods Storage periods during which the vehicle bat tery was disconnected are not taken into ac count If this occurs have a service center update the time dependent maintenance procedures such as checking brake fluid and if necessary changing the engine oil and the microfilter activated charcoal filter Service booklet Perform maintenance work at the service cen ter and record the work in the service booklet The entries are proof of regular maintenance Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models and Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models Please consult your Service and Warranty In format
230. trieving the seat and mirror settings The driver s seat and exterior mirror positions used last are stored for the remote control cur rently in use When the vehicle is unlocked these positions are automatically retrieved if this function was activated Pinch hazard when moving back the seat If this function is used first make sure that the footwell behind the driver s seat is empty Otherwise people can be injured or ob jects damaged when the seat is moved back The adjustment procedure is interrupted Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Opening and closing Controls gt When a seat position switch is pressed gt When a button of the seat and mirror mem ory is pressed Activating the setting 1 Settings 2 Doors key 3 Last seat position autom Alarm system The concept The vehicle alarm system responds to gt Opening of a door the hood or the tailgate 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 sys tem 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 or via the Comfort Ac cess at the door lock the alarm
231. ty activate DSC again as soon as possible Deactivating DSC eys 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 8 or Press the button DSC OFF and the DSC OFF indicator lamp go out 107 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Controls Driving stability control systems Indicator warning lamps When DSC is deactivated DSC OFF is dis played in the instrument cluster amp The indicator lamp lights up DSC is S deactivated DTC Dynamic Traction Control The concept The DTC system is a version of the DSC in which forward momentum is optimized The system ensures maximum forward mo mentum on special road conditions e g unp lowed snowy roads but driving stability is lim ited It is therefore necessary to drive with appropri ate caution You may find it useful to briefly activate DTC under the following special circumstances gt When driving in slush or on uncleared snow covered roads gt When rocking the vehicle or driving off in deep snow or on loose surfaces gt When driving with snow chains Deactivating activating DTC Dynamic Traction Control Activating the Dynamic Traction Control DTC provides maximum traction on loose ground Driving stability is limited during acceleration and w
232. ty 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 189 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Mobility Care 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 Do not place additional floor mats over existing mats or other objects Only use floor mats that have been approved for the vehicle and can be properly fixed in place Ensure that the floor mats are securely fas tened again after they were removed for clean ing for example Floor mats can be removed from the passen ger compartment for cleaning If the floor carpets are very dirty clean with a microfiber cloth and water or a textile cleaner To prevent matting of the carpet rub back and forth in the direction of travel only Sensors cameras To clean sensors and cameras use a cloth moistened with a small amount of glass cleaner Displays screens Clean the displays with an antistatic microfiber cloth Cleaning displays Do not use chemical or household cleansers Keep all fluids and moisture away from the unit
233. uding the spare if provided should be checked monthly when cold and in flated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires As an added safety feature your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system TPMS that illuminates a low tire pres sure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under inflated Accordingly when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible and inflate them to the proper pres sure Driving on a significantly under inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to 100 tire failure Under inflation also reduces fuel ef ficiency and tire tread life and may affect the vehicle s handling and stopping ability Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance and it is the driver s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure even if under inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indi cator to indicate when the system is not oper ating properly The TPMS malfunction indica tor is combined with
234. uitable for recycling Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Contents The fastest way to find information on a partic ular topic or item is by using the index refer to page 198 6 Notes Ata glance 12 Cockpit 16 iDrive 24 Voice activation system 27 Integrated Owner s Manual in the vehicle Controls 32 Opening and closing 48 Adjusting 57 Transporting children safely 61 Driving 74 Displays 89 Lamps 94 Safety 107 Driving stability control systems 113 Driving comfort 124 Climate control 131 Interior equipment 138 Storage compartments Driving tips 144 Things to remember when driving 147 Loading 150 Saving fuel Mobility 156 Refueling 158 Fuel 159 Wheels and tires 167 Engine compartment 169 Engine oil 171 Coolant 172 Maintenance 174 Replacing components 182 Breakdown assistance 187 Care Reference 194 Technical data 198 Everything from Ato Z Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 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 Owner s Manuals are located in the ap pendix of the printed quick reference for the vehicle User s manual for Navigation Entertainment Communication The topics of Navigation Ent
235. ull 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 CHil dren Note Manufacturer s information for LATCH child restraint fixing systems To mount and use the LATCH child restraint fixing systems observe the operating and safety information from the system manufac turer otherwise the level of protection may be reduced lt Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Transporting children safely Controls Mounts for the lower LATCH anchors The lower anchors may be used to attach the CRS to the vehicle seat up to a combined child and CRS weight of 65 lb 30 kg when the child is restr ained by the internal harnesses Correctly engage the lower LATCH an chors Make sure that the lower LATCH anchors have properly engaged and that the child restraint fixing system is resting snugly against the backrest otherwise the degree of protection offered may be reduced lt Before mounting the LATCH child restraint fix ing system pull the belt away from the child restraint fixing system Mounts for the lower LATCH anchors are lo cated in the gap between the seat and back rest Mounting ISOFIX child restraint fixing systems 1 Mount the child r
236. utomatic climate control 125 128 Air pressure tires 159 Air vents refer to Ventila tion 129 Alarm system 43 Alarm unintentional 44 All around the center con sole 14 All around the headliner 15 All around the steering wheel 12 ALL program automatic cli mate control 128 All season tires refer to Win ter tires 165 All wheel drive 108 198 Alternating code hand held transmitter 132 Alternative oil types 170 Ambient light 93 Antifreeze washer fluid 70 Antilock Brake System ABS 107 Anti slip control refer to DSC 107 Approved engine oils 170 Armrest refer to Center arm rest 139 Arrival time 86 Assistance Roadside Assis tance 183 AUTO H button refer to Au tomatic Hold 66 AUTO intensity 127 Automatic car wash 187 Automatic climate con trol 124 Automatic climate control with enhanced features 126 Automatic Curb Monitor 55 Automatic deactivation front passenger airbags 96 Automatic headlamp con trol 90 Automatic Hold 66 Automatic locking 42 Automatic recirculated air control 128 Automatic tailgate 39 Automatic transmission with Steptronic 71 AUTO program automatic cli mate control 127 AUTO program climate con trol 125 AUTO program intensity 127 Auto Start Stop function 63 Average fuel consumption 86 Average speed 86 Axle loads weights 195 Backrest curvature refer to Lumbar support 50 Backrest width 50 Backup camera 117 Bad road trips 146 Band ai
237. w mirror detects traffic signs at the edge of the road as well as variable overhead sign posts Traffic signs with extra symbols for wet road conditions etc are also detected and compared with vehicle interior data such as for the rain sensor and are dis played depending on the situation The system takes into account the information stored in the navigation system and also displays speed limits present on routes without signs No Passing Information No Passing Information in the instrument clus ter displays the beginnings and ends of no passing zones detected by the camera The system accounts for only the beginnings and ends of No Passing zones marked by signs No display is shown gt In countries where No Passing zones are primarily identified with road markings On routes without signage gt Where there are railroad crossings high way markings or other situations where no signage is present but passing would not be permitted Hints Personal judgment The system cannot serve as a substitute for the driver s personal judgment of the traffic situation The system assists the driver and does not re place the human eye lt 83 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Displays Ata glance Camera The camera is located near the base of the mirror Keep the windshield in the area behind the in terior rear view mirror clean and clear Switching on off 1 Settings 2 Info
238. witching 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 Run flat tires RSC label on the tire sidewall The wheels are composed of special rims and tires that are self supporting to a limited de gree The support of the sidewall allows the tire to remain drivable to a restricted degree in the event of a pressure loss Continued driving with a damaged tire refer to page 102 Continued driving with a damaged tire refer to page 99 Changing run flat tires For your own safety only use run flat tires No spare tire is available in the case of a flat tire Your service center will be glad to advise you Snow chains Fine link snow chains Only certain types of fine link snow chains have been tested by the manufacturer of your vehicle classified as road safe and recom mended 165 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Mobility Wheels and tires 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 gt 205 65 R 17 gt 225 60R 17 gt 245 50 R 18 gt 245 45 R 19 No snow chains on size 245 5
239. ws General information Take the remote control with you Take the remote control with you when leaving the vehicle so that children for exam ple cannot operate the power windows and in jure themselves lt Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Opening and closing Controls Opening gt Press the switch to the resistance point The window opens while the switch is held w gt Press the switch beyond the resist ance point The window opens automatically Pressing the switch again stops the motion Convenient opening refer to page 36 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 point gt Pull the switch to the resistance The window closes while the switch is held a gt Pull the switch beyond the resistance point The window closes automatically Pressing the switch stops the motion Convenient closing refer to page 41 with Comfort Access Pinch protection system If the closing force exceeds a specific value as a window closes the closing action is inter rupted The window reopens slightly Danger of pinching even with pinch pro tection Even with the pinch protection system check that the window s closing path is clear other wise the closing action may not stop in certain situations e g if thin objects are
240. y 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 Automatic transmission selector lever in transmission position N or P and accelera tor not depressed gt Vehicle is on a level road and the engine is running at operating temperature Performing a detailed measurement In order to perform a detailed measurement of the engine oil level 1 Vehicle Info 2 Vehicle status 169 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Mobility Engine oil 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 When the indicator lights up in the instrument cluster add 1 US quart liter of engine oil within the next 125 miles 200 km Protect children Keep oil grease etc out of reach of chil dren and heed the warnings on the containers to prevent health risks lt Oil types for refilling Hints No oil additives Oil additives may lead to engine dam age Viscosity grades for engine oils When selecting an engine oil ensure that the engine oil belongs to one of the viscosit
241. y 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 Buckling the belt Make sure you hear the latch plate engage in the belt buckle Unbuckling the belt 1 Hold the belt firmly 2 Press the red button in the belt buckle 3 Guide the belt back into its reel Safety belt reminder for driver s and passenger s seat e The indicator lamp flashes or lights up va jf anda signal sounds Make sure that the safety belts are positioned cor rectly The safety belt reminder is active at 52 speeds above approx 5 mph 8 km h It can also be activated if objects are placed on the front passenger seat Damage to safety belts In the case of strain caused by accidents or damage Have the safety belts including the safety belt tensioners replaced and have the belt anchors checked Checking and replacing safety belts Have the work performed only by your service center otherwise it cannot be ensured that this safety feature will function properly Head restraints in the front Correctly adjusted head restraint A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the risk of injury to cervical vertebrae in the event of an accident Adjusting the head restraint Correctly adjust the head restraints of all occupied seats otherwise there is an in creased risk of injury in an accident Height Adjust the head restrai
242. y grades SAE OW 40 SAE OW 30 SAE 5W 40 and SAE 5W 30 or malfunctions or engine damage may occur 170 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 types of oils can be requested from the service center Alternative oil types If the approved engine oils are not available up to 1 US quart liter of an oil with the following specification can be added Gasoline engine API SM or superior grade specification Oil change An oil change should be carried out by your service center only BMW recommends Castrol Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Coolant Mobility Coolant Vehicle equipment All standard country specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter Therefore equip ment is also described that is not available in a vehicle e g because of the selected optional equipment or country variant This also applies for safety related functions and systems General information Danger of burns from hot engine Do not open the cooling system while the engine is hot otherwise escaping coolant may cause burns Suitable additives Only use suitable additives otherwise engine damage may oc
243. you and your passen gers However they can only offer protection when adjusted correctly Hints 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 ev ery build if the seat is correctly adjusted gt The two outer safety belt buckles integrated into the rear seat are for pas sengers sitting on the left and right gt The center rear seat belt buckle is solely intended for the center passenger 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 51 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 911 041 VI 13 Controls Adjusting Putting on the belt Lay the belt without twisting snugly across the lap and shoulders as close to the body as possible Make sure that the belt lies low around the hips in the lap area and does not press on the abdomen Otherwise the belt can slip over the hips in the lap area in a frontal impact and injure the abdomen The safety belt must not lie across the neck rub on sharp edges be routed over solid or breakable objects or be pinched Reduction of restraining effect Avoid wearing clothing that prevents the belt from fitting properl

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