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1. ziimaDaE HJ HD Radio station is being received Language Units 7 1 i dk Satellite radio is switched on Tone j Speed Climate Telephone symbols Lighting Doors Key pea aw Incoming or outgoing call 5 Turn the controller until Time is high g 23 lighted and then press the controller N Missed call _ amp Time Date alll Wireless network reception Time 09 30 strength Format 24h Symbol flashes network search Date i f pi Aau su alll Wireless network is not available Format tt mm jjjj 3 Bluetooth is switched on A Roaming is active Text message was received 6 Turn the controller to set the hours and i l press the controller mO Check the SIM card 7 Turn the controller to set the minutes and m Sill card is blocked press the controller ZA SIM card is missing e a Enter PIN Status information Status field Entertainment symbols The following information is displayed in the status field at the top right gt Time CD DVD player gt Current entertainment source A Music collection P SOUN OULPU OGN Soe Gracenote database gt Wireless network reception strength E Phone aus 5 SA i port in the front or in the gt Traffic bulletin reception P USB audio interface Status field symbols Mobile phone audio interface The symbols are grouped as follows 22 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 iDrive Ataglance a glance Additional symb
2. Press the reel up and hold it until gt the initialization is complete gt Initialization begins within 15 seconds and is com pleted when the glass sun roof and sliding visor are completely closed 51 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Controls Opening and closing gt The glass sunroof closes without jam pro tection 52 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Adjusting Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard country specific and optional features offered with the series It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car e g due to the selected options or country versions This also applies to safety related functions and systems The respectively applicable country provisions must be observed when using the respective features 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 56 gt Head restraints refer to page 57 gt Airbags refer to page 105 Seats Hints Do not adjust the seat while driving Do not adjust the driver s seat while driv ing or the seat could respond with unexpected movement and the ensuing loss of vehicle control could lead to an accident lt Do not incline the backrest too far to the rear
3. ped the indicator lamp in the instru Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Driving comfort Controls ment cluster indicates whether the system Is switched on Desired speed Ed gt The marking lights up green D the system is active A gt The marking does not light up the system is switched off The marking lights up or ange the system has been interrupted Brief status display r mN Selected desired speed 29 If appears briefly on the display for Check Control messages it is possible that the sys tem requirements are currently not ready for operations Displays in the Head up Display Some system information can also be dis played in the Head up Display PDC Park Distance Control The concept PDC is a support when parking When you slowly approach an object in the rear or also in the front of the vehicle if the feature is availa ble then the object is reported through gt Signal tones gt Visual display General information Ultrasound sensors in the bumpers measure the distances from objects The maneuvering range depending on the ob stacle and environmental conditions is approx 6 ft 2 m An acoustic warning is first given gt By the front sensors and the two rear cor ner sensors at approx 24 in 60 cm gt By the rear middle sensors at approx 5 ft 1 50 m To ensure full functionality gt Do not cover sensors e g with stickers bic
4. Controller The buttons can be used to open the menus directly The controller can be used to select menu items and enter the settings Some iDrive functions can be operated using the touchpad on the controller Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 iDrive Ataglance a glance BACK Displays the previous panel OPTION Opens the Options menu Operating concept Opening the main menu Press button MEN 2 Main menu Multimedia Telephone Navigation Office ConnectedDrive Vehicle info Settings The main menu is displayed All iDrive functions can be called up via the main menu Selecting menu items Highlighted menu items can be selected 1 Turn the controller until the desired menu item is highlighted 2 Main menu Multimedia Buttons on controller Radio Telephone 3 j Office MENU Open the main menu R ERE ER E RADIO Opens the Radio menu j dalis ms ee ee O Settings ME Peete umes nn 2 Press the controller NAV Opens the Navigation menu TEL Opens the phone menu 19 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Ataglance GEIG iDrive Menu items in the Owner s Manual In the Owner s Manual menu items that can be selected are set in quotation marks e g Settings Changing between panels After a menu item is selected e g Radio a new panel is displayed Panels can overlap gt Move the controller to the
5. Do not incline the backrest too far to the rear while driving or there is a risk of slipping under the safety belt in the event of an accident This would eliminate the protection normally pro vided by the belt Adjusting Keep the movement area unobstructed When changing the seat position keep the seat s area of movement unobstructed otherwise people might get injured or objects damaged lt Electrically adjustable seats Overview Thigh support Forward back height tilt Shoulder support Backrest width Lumbar support O 0O WN Backrest head restraint General information The seat setting for the driver s seat is stored for the profile currently in use When the vehi cle is unlocked via the remote control the po sition is automatically retrieved if the Function refer to page 46 is activated for this purpose 53 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Controls Adjusting Adjustments in detail 5 Thigh support 1 Forward back Lumbar support The curvature of the seat backrest can be ad justed in a way that it supports the lumbar re gion of the spine The lower back and the spine are supported for upright posture gt Press the front rear section of the switch The curvature is increased decreased gt Press the upper lower sec tion of the switch The curvature is shifted up down Backrest width Change the width of the back rest using
6. The displays and warnings of the system do not relieve the driver of the responsibility to adapt his or her driving speed and style to the traffic conditions 112 Be alert Due to system limitations warnings may be not issued at all or may be issued late or improperly Therefore always be alert and ready to intervene otherwise there is the risk of an accident lt Tow starting and towing For tow starting or towing switch off the Intelligent Safety systems otherwise malfunc tions of the individual braking systems might lead to accidents lt Ata glance Button in the vehicle The camera is found near the interior rearview mirror Keep the windshield in the area behind the in terior rearview mirror clean and clear Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Safety Controls Switching on off The Intelligent Safety systems are automati cally active after every departure Press button the systems are turned off The LED goes out Press button the systems are turned on The LED lights up Settings can be made on the Control Display Front end collision warning with City Braking function The concept The ystem can help prevent accidents If an accident cannot be prevented the system will help reduce the collision speed The system sounds a warning before an immi nent collision and actuates brakes independ ently if needed The automatic braking intervention is done w
7. Only transport heavy luggage in the trunk if it has been appropriately secured lt Storage is possible in a vertical position in the center armrest Clothes hooks The clothes hooks are located next to the grab handles in the rear and on the door pillar in the rear 163 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Controls Storage compartments Storage under the cargo floor panel Fold up the cargo floor panel Storage compartment on the side A storage compartment is located at the side of the trunk Lashing eyes To secure the cargo refer to page 175 there are lashing eyes in the trunk 164 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Storage compartments Controls 165 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Driving tips This chapter provides you with information useful in dealing with specific driving and operating modes Driving tips PES BMW M5 technology BMW M5 technology Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard country specific and optional features offered with the series It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car e g due to the selected options or country versions This also applies to safety related functions and systems The respectively applicable country provisions must be observed when using the respective features and systems V8 high performance engine The high p
8. Saving fuel Drivingtips tips Saving fuel Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard country specific and optional features offered with the series It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car e g due to the selected options or country versions This also applies to safety related functions and systems The respectively applicable country provisions must be observed when using the respective features 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 Carrying out certain measures such as a mod erate driving style and regular maintenance can influence fuel consumption and 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 Close the windows and glass sunroof Driving with the glass sunroof and windows open results in increased air resistance and thereby reduces the range Tires General information Tires can affect fuel consumption in various ways e g tire size may influence fuel con sumption Check the tire inflation pressure reg
9. Speed volume Volume setting PDC m Gong 3 Press the controller Activating deactivating the functions Several menu items are preceded by a check box It indicates whether the function is acti vated or deactivated Selecting the menu item activates or deactivates the function EY Function is activated Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 iDrive Ataglance a glance EJ Function is deactivated Touchpad Some iDrive functions can be operated using the touchpad on the controller Selecting functions 1 Settings 2 Touchpad 3 Select the desired function gt Speller enter letters and numbers gt Interactive map viewing the interac tive map gt Browser enter Internet addresses Audio feedback pronounces entered letters and numbers Entering letters and numbers Entering letters requires some practice at the beginning When entering pay attention to the following gt For the input of upper lower case letters and numbers it may be necessary to reel via the controller to the corresponding In put mode refer to page 24 e g when the spelling of upper and lower case letters is identical gt Enter characters as they are displayed on the Control Display gt Always enter associated characters such as accents or periods so that the letter can be clearly recognized Possible input de pends on the set language Where neces sary enter special characte
10. This can be helpful for securing and retrieving personal settings before delivering the vehicle to a workshop e g Profiles can be taken to an Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Opening and closing Controls other vehicle equipped with the Personal Pro file function The following export options are available gt Via BMW Online gt Via the USB port to a USB device Popular file systems for USB devices are supported FAT32 and exFAT are the rec ommended formats for profile export Other formats may not support the export Settings Profiles Export profile BMW Online BMW Online USB interface USB device mop e Importing profiles Profiles exported via BMW Online can also be imported via BMW Online Profiles stored on a USB device can be im ported via the USB interface Existing settings are overwritten with the im ported profile 1 Settings 2 Profiles 3 Import profile 4 BMW Online BMW Online USB interface USB device Using the guest profile The guest profile is for individual settings that are saved in none of the three personal pro files This can be useful for drivers who are using the vehicle temporarily and do not have their own profile 1 Settings 2 Profiles 3 Guest The guest profile cannot be renamed It is not assigned to the current remote control Display profile list during start The profile list can be displayed during
11. gt Then press the brake pedal with normal braking force 71 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Driving Activating deactivating the system manually Using the button m Press 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 P is engaged automatically 2 Set the parking brake Engine start as usual via Start Stop button Automatic deactivation In certain situations Auto Start Stop function is deactivated automatically for safety reasons as if the driver were absent 72 Malfunction The Auto Start Stop function no longer switches off 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 Overview Parking brake Setting Apply parking brake and further secure the vehicle if needed Set the parking brake firmly when
12. C roads might be icy Therefore drive carefully on bridges and shaded roads e g to avoid the increased risk of an accident lt Time The time is displayed at the bot tom of the instrument cluster 08 35 am Setting the time and time for mat refer to page 96 Date The date is displayed in the AKLE computer Setting the date and date for mat refer to page 96 Digital tachometer Display The current speed is displayed in the instrument cluster Activate display 1 Settings 2 Instrument cluster 3 Digital soeedometer Adjusting the unit 1 Settings 2 Language Units 3 Dig speedo 4 Select the desired unit Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Settings are stored for the profile currently in use Gear display with Drivelogic Sequential mode gt Engaged gear arrow 1 gt Selected driving program Drivelogic refer to page 79 arrow 2 Drive mode gt Engaged gear together with a D arrow 1 gt Selected driving program Drivelogic refer to page 79 arrow 2 Range Display With a low remaining range gt ACheck Control message is displayed briefly gt The remaining range is shown on the on board co mupter gt With a dynamic driving style e g taking curves aggressively engine operation might vary The Check Control message appears continu ously below a range of approx 30 miles 50 km Ref
13. Do not perform work bulb replacement on xenon headlights that text should be dis regarded and in lieu thereof the following text should be read Xenon headlight work or replacement can cause serious and fatal Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Addendum Injuries In the text that follows where it reads h ave any work on the xenon light ing system the following words should be read as preceding that passage It is strongly suggested that you 19 At page 208 under the Battery replace ment section the text should be disre garded and in lieu thereof the following text should be read Use of recommended vehicle batteries The manufacturer of your vehicle recom mends that you use vehicle batteries that it has tested and recommends for use in your vehicle otherwise the vehicle could be damaged and systems or functions may not be fully available After a battery replacement the manufac turer of your vehicle recommends that you have the battery registered on your vehicle by a service center to ensure that all com fort functions are fully available and that any check control messages of these comfort functions are no longer displayed Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Contents The fastest way to find information on a partic ular topic or item is by using the index refer to page 224 6 Notes Ata glance 14 Cockpit 18 iDrive 26
14. Intelligent Safety 112 D 7 Lane departure warning 121 NJ Night Vision 118 SS Head up Display 97 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Cockpit Ataglance a glance Cruise control on off interrupt Parking lights 100 J ing 133 OJ Cruise control rocker switch 134 Low beams 100 11 Instrument cluster 83 N NN H E v z 09 12 Steering wheel buttons right Automatic headlight con trol 101 Daytime running lights 101 Adaptive Light Control 101 High beam Assistant 102 Instrument lighting 103 Entertainment source Wi G Volume Voice activation 26 3 Telephone see user s manual for 8 Steering column stalk left Navigation Entertainment and NS IHE R Turn signal 74 Communication Ai Thumbwheel for selection lists 93 High beams head 13 Steering column stalk right light flasher 74 Wiper 74 n High beam Assistant 102 teliko Rain sensor 75 Roadside parking lights 101 Clean the windshields and head lights 74 80 On board computer 93 VW ap B 14 a Start stop the engine and switch 9 Shift paddles 79 yvgn the ignition on off 69 10 Steering wheel buttons left A Auto Start Stop function 70 M Drive 1 activation 128 F orn total area M Drive 2 activation 128 Steering wheel heating 63 ie sy T Store speed 133 NI d oO o o a m Adjust the steering wheel 62 Resume speed 134
15. The radar sensors are located under the rear bumper TO i System limits The system may not be fully functional in the Switching on off following situations A Press button gt When a vehicle is approaching at a speed much faster than your own gt On the LED lights up gt gt Off the LED goes out Settings are stored for the profile currently in In heavy fog rain or snowfall In tight curves or on narrow lanes gt Ifthe bumper is dirty or iced up or covered use with stickers A Check Control message is displayed when the system is not fully functional For US owners only The transmitter and receiver units comply with part 15 of the FCC Federal Communication 123 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Controls Safety Commission regulations Operation is gov erned by the following FCC ID gt NBGOO9014A Compliance statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions gt This device may not cause harmful inter ference and gt this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Any unauthorized modifications or changes to these devices could void the user s authority to operate this equipment Brake force display The concept gt During normal brake application the outer brake lights light up gt During heavy brake application
16. starting 211 C California Proposition 65 Warning 7 Calling up mirror adjust ment 46 Calling up seat adjust ment 46 Calling up steering wheel ad justment 46 Camera lenses care 219 Camera rearview cam era 138 Camera Side View 140 Camera Top View 142 Can holder refer to Cu pholder 162 Car battery 208 Carbon ceramic brake M 168 Car care products 217 Care displays 219 Care vehicle 217 Cargo 174 Cargo area enlarging 156 Cargo area storage compart ments 163 Cargo securing 175 Cargo straps securing cargo 175 Car key refer to Remote con trol 34 Carpet care 219 Car wash 216 Catalytic converter refer to Hot exhaust system 171 CBS Condition Based Serv ice 201 CD Multimedia see user s manual for Navigation En tertainment and Communi cation Center armrest 161 Center console 16 Central locking system 40 Central screen refer to Con trol Display 18 Ceramic brake 168 Changes technical refer to Safety 7 Changing parts 203 Changing wheels 207 Changing wheels tires 190 Chassis number see vehicle identification number 9 Check Control 84 Checking the engine oil level electronically 197 Checking the oil level elec tronically 197 Children seating position 64 Children transporting safely 64 Child restraint fixing sys tem 64 Child restraint fixing system LATCH 65 Child restraint fixing systems mounting 64 Child safety locks 67 Child seat mounting
17. when passing To do this depress the acceler ator pedal past the resistance point 78 Switch to Sequential mode shift using the shift paddles or the selector lever or push the selector lever in the D S direction S Sequential mode Use the shift paddles or the selector lever to upshift or downshift without letting off the gas gt Shortly before falling below a gear de pendent minimum speed the transmission is automatically downshifted gt Upshifting or downshifting is done only if the rpm and vehicle speed are appropriate For example there is no downshifting if the engine speed is too high gt Kickdown the lowest possible gear is se lected by simultaneously operating the kickdown and the left shift paddle or selec tor lever gt Itis also possible to start out in 2nd gear e g on icy roads Switch to Drive mode push selector lever in D S direction R is Reverse Select only when the vehicle is stationary It is also possible to rock the vehicle up to 6 mph 10 km h To do this reel between for ward gear and reverse gear without stepping on the brakes in the process N is Neutral Use in automatic car washes e g The vehicle can then roll refer to page 216 P Park 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 68 or when the ignition is switched off refer to page 68 and when
18. Eyes for securing cargo 175 IF Failure message see Check Control 84 False alarm refer to Uninten tional alarm 48 Fan refer to Air flow 145 Filler neck for engine oil 198 Fine wood care 218 First aid kit 211 Fitting for towing see Tow fit ting 214 Flat tire changing wheels 207 Flat Tire Monitor FTM 111 Flat tire Tire Pressure Moni tor TPM 108 Flat tire warning lamp 109 111 Flooding 172 Floor carpet care 219 Floor mats care 219 Fold down the rear seat back rest see Though loading system 156 Fold out position wiper 76 Foot brake 172 Front airbags 105 Front end collision warning with City Braking func tion 113 Front lights 204 front seat passenger airbags automatic deactivation 107 Front seat passenger airbags indicator lamp 107 FTM Flat Tire Monitor 111 Fuel 184 Fuel consumption refer to Average fuel consump tion 94 Fuel filler flap 182 Fuel gauge 87 Fuel lid 182 Fuel quality 184 Fuel recommendation 184 Fuel tank capacity 223 Fuse 209 G Garage door opener refer to Universal Integrated Remote Control 151 Gasoline 184 Gear change 79 Gear shift indicator 91 General driving notes 171 Glare shield 153 Glass sunroof powered 50 Glove compartment 160 Gross vehicle weight ap proved 222 Ground clearance 173 H Handbrake refer to Parking brake 72 Hand held transmitter alter nating code 152 Hazard warning flashers 210 Head airbags 105
19. JJ m N Open the trunk lid 40 15 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Ataglance GEE Cockpit 19 Unlocking the hood All around the center console 1 Control Display 18 8 P DN PDC Park Distance Control 135 2 Glove compartment 160 TopView 141 3 Ventilation 147 Rearview camera 137 4 Side View 140 A Hazard warning system 210 Central locking system 40 Parking brake 72 5 Radio CD Multimedia see user s manual for Navigation Entertainment and Commu nication O SJ 2 Sid Drivelogic 79 6 Automatic climate control 144 7 Controller with buttons 18 DSC Dynamic Stability Con trol 129 Engine Dynamics 81 16 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Cockpit Ataglance a glance Dynamic Damping Control 131 Servotronic 131 12 Transmission selector lever 1 Intelligent Emergency Re 4 Reading lights 104 S quest 210 N q I D 2 Glass sunroof powered 50 5 Interior lights 103 Indicator lamp front seat pas senger airbag 107 Ww Ze 17 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Ataglance GEIG iDrive iDrive Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard country specific and optional features offered with the series It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car e g due to the selected options or country versions This also applies to safety related fun
20. Settings 2 Time Date 3 Time 4 Turn the controller until the desired hours are displayed on Press the controller 6 Turnthe controller until the desired mi nutes are displayed 7 Press the controller The time is stored Setting the time format 1 Settings 2 Time Date 96 3 Format 4 Select the desired format The time format is stored Automatic time setting Depending on your vehicle s optional features the time date and if needed the time zone are updated automatically 1 Settings 2 Time Date 3 Auto time set Date Setting the date 1 Settings 2 Time Date 3 Date 4 Turn the controller until the desired day is displayed o Press the controller 6 Make the necessary settings for the month and year The date is stored Setting the date format 1 Settings 2 Time Date 3 Format 4 Select the desired format The date format is stored Language Setting the language To set the language on the Control Display Settings Language Units Language a deo Select the desired language Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Displays Controls Settings are stored for the profile currently in use Setting the voice dialog Voice dialog for the voice activation system refer to page 27 Units of measure Setting the units of measure To set the units for fuel consumption route distance and
21. The display indicates that the Auto Start Stop function is ready for an Automatic engine Start The display indicates that the conditions for an automatic en DOES gine stop have not been met Functional limitations The engine is not switched off automatically in the following situations gt External temperature too low gt The external temperature is high and auto matic climate control is running gt The car s interior has not yet been heated or cooled to the required level Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Driving Controls 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 At higher elevations The engine compartment lid is unlocked Stop and go traffic ye i ye Ce Use of fuel with high ethanol content Starting the engine The engine starts automatically under the fol lowing conditions gt Mdouble clutch transmission By releasing the brake pedal gt Manual transmission The clutch pedal is pressed After the engine starts accelerate as usual Safety mode After the engine switches off automatically it will not start again automatically if any one of the following conditions are met gt The driver s safety belt is unbuckled a
22. The reset is completed automatically while driving After a successfully completed Reset the wheels on the Control Display are shown in green and Tire Pressure Monitor TPM active is displayed You may interrupt this trip at any time When you continue the reset resumes automatically Low tire pressure message The yellow warning lamp lights up A Check Control message is displayed gt There is a flat tire or a major loss in tire inflation pressure gt Noreset was performed for the system The system therefore issues a warning based on the tire inflation pressures before the last reset 1 Reduce your speed and stop cautiously Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu vers 2 Identify the damaged wheel Do so by checking the tire inflation pressure using the Mobility System To correct the tire in flation pressure 3 Repair flat tire with the Mobility System or replace the damaged wheel Required tire inflation pressure check message A Check Control message is displayed in the following situations gt The system has detected a wheel change but no reset was done 109 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Controls Safety gt Inflation was not carried out according to specifications gt The tire inflation pressure has fallen below the level of the last confirmation In this case gt Check the tire pressure and correct as needed gt Carry outa reset of the s
23. could be damaged lt Before driving into a car wash In order to ensure that the vehicle can roll ina car wash take the following steps Manual transmission 1 Drive into the car wash 2 Shift to neutral Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Care Mobility 3 Switch the engine off 4 Switch on the ignition M double clutch transmission Drive into the car wash 2 Engage selector lever position N 3 Switch the engine off In this way the ignition remains switched on and a Check Control message is dis played Do not turn off the ignition in the car wash Do not turn off the ignition in the car wash otherwise the transmission position P is engaged and damages can result The vehicle cannot be locked from the outside when in selector lever position N A signal sounds when an attempt is made to lock the vehicle To start the engine with manual transmission 1 Press on the clutch pedal 2 Press the Start Stop button To start the engine with a M double clutch transmission 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 Transmission position Transmission position P is engaged automati Cally gt When the ignition is switched off gt After approx 15 minutes Headlights gt Do not rub dry and do not use abrasive or acidic cleansers gt Soak areas that have be
24. e g due to Automatic climate control the selected options or country versions This also applies to safety related functions and systems The respectively applicable country provisions must be observed when using the respective features and systems E Air distribution left Temperature left AUTO program left Air flow AUTO intensity left residual heat Remove ice and condensation Maximum cooling Display Air flow AUTO intensity right AUTO program right OMAN OOF WN 10 Temperature right 144 11 Air distribution right 12 Seat heating right 55 13 Active seat ventilation right 56 14 Automatic recirculated air control recircu lated air mode 15 Cooling function 16 Rear window defroster 17 SYNC program 18 Active seat ventilation left 56 19 Seat heating left 55 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Climate control Controls Hints Sufficient ventilation When remaining in the vehicle for an ex tended period of time ensure sufficient exter nal ventilation Do not continuously use recir culated air mode otherwise the air quality in the interior continuously deteriorates and win dow condensation increases lt Climate control functions in detail Manual air distribution F Press button repeatedly to select a mae program Upper body region Upper body region and footwell Footwell Windows and footwell Windows upper body region and footwell YY y
25. 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 When cleaning rubber seals do not use any silicon containing car care products in order to avoid damage or noises 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 V Roofliner Lamp lenses Instrument cluster cover V yY y y Matt black spray coated components Painted parts in the interior Clean with a microfiber cloth Dampen cloth lightly with water Do not soak the roofliner Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Care Mobility No cleansers that contain alcohol or sol vents Do not use cleansers that contain alcohol or solvents such as lacquer thinners heavy duty grease removers fuel or such this could lead to surface damage lt Safety belts Dirty belt straps impede the reeling action and thus have a negative impact on safety Chemical cleaning Do not clean chem
26. offer optimal protection in the event of an acci dent If the upper anchorage of the safety belt is lo cated in front of the belt guide of the child seat move the passenger seat carefully forward un til the best possible belt guide position is reached LATCH child restraint system LATCH Lower Anchors and Tether for Chil dren Child seat security gt The rear safety belts and the front passenger safety belt can be permanently locked to fas ten child restraint systems The front passenger safety belt can be perma nently locked to fasten child restraint systems Locking the safety belt 1 Pull out the strap completely 2 Secure the child restraint system with the belt 3 Allow the strap to be pulled in and pull it tight against the child restraint system The safety belt is locked Unlocking the safety belt 1 Unbuckle the belt buckle 2 Remove the child restraint system 3 Allow the strap to be pulled in completely Note Follow manufacturer s information for LATCH child restraint systems To mount and use the LATCH child restraint systems observe the operating and safety in formation from the system manufacturer oth 65 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Controls Transporting children safely erwise the level of protection may be re duced lt Mounts for the lower LATCH anchors The lower anchors may be used to attach the CRS to the vehicle seat up t
27. side of the body in the chest and lap area Head airbags In a lateral impact the head airbag supports the head 105 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Controls Safety Knee airbag The knee airbag supports the legs in a frontal impact Protective action Airbags are not triggered in every impact situa tion e g in less severe accidents or rear end collisions Information on how to ensure the optimal protective effect of the airbags gt Keep at a distance from the airbags 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 risk of injury to your hands or arms as low as possible when the airbag is triggered gt There should be no person animals or ob jects between an airbag and a person gt Do not use the cover of the front airbag on the front passenger side as a storage area gt Dashboard and windshield on the front passenger side must stay clear do not at tach adhesive labels or coverings and do not attach brackets or cables e g for GPS devices or 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 might occur when front airbag is activated gt Donot place slip covers seat cushions or other objects on the front passenger seat that are not approved specifically for seats wi
28. steering wheel 59 Shift point indicator 99 Shoulder support 55 Side airbags 105 Side View 140 Signaling horn 14 Signals when unlocking 46 Sitting safely 53 Size 222 Ski bag 158 Slide tilt glass roof 50 Smallest turning radius 222 Smoker s package 153 Snow chains 194 Socket 155 Socket OBD Onboard Diag nostics 202 SOS button 210 Spare fuse 209 Speaker lighting 104 Specified engine oil types 199 Speed average 94 Speed limit detection on board computer 95 Speed limiter display 92 Speed Limit Information 92 Speed warning 95 Split screen 23 Sport displays torque dis play performance dis play 95 Stability control systems 127 Standard view head up dis play 98 Start stop automatic func tion 70 Start Stop button 68 Start function during malfunc tion 35 Starting the engine 69 Status control display tires 109 Status information iDrive 22 Status of Owner s Manual 7 Steering assistance 131 Steering wheel adjusting 62 Steering wheel heating 63 Steering wheel memory 59 Stopping the engine 69 Storage compartment re mote control 163 Storage compartments 160 Storage compartments loca tions 160 Storage tires 191 Storing the vehicle 219 Suitable engine oils 199 Summer tires tread 189 Sun visor 153 Supplementary text mes sage 87 Surround View 137 Switch on times parked car ventilation 150 Switch refer to Cockpit 14 Symbols 6 Symbols in the status field 22 SYNC program automati
29. the inner brake lights light up in addition Active Protection General information The Active Protection safety package consists of systems that are independent of each other gt Attentiveness assistant 124 gt PreCrash gt PostCrash Attentiveness assistant The concept The system can detect increasing lack of alert ness or fatigue of the driver during long mo notonous journeys e g on highways In this situation it is recommended that the driver takes a break Note Personal responsibility The system cannot act as a substitute for the personal assessment of one s physical state and may not detect an increasing lack of alertness or fatigue or may not detect it cor rectly Therefore make sure that the driver is rested and alert otherwise risks may be de tected too late and an accident be caused as a result lt Function The system is activated each time the engine is started and cannot be switched off After travel has begun the system is trained about the driver so that increasing lack of alertness or fatigue can be detected This procedure takes the following criteria into account gt Personal driving style e g steering behav ior gt Driving conditions e g length of trip Starting at approximately 43 mph 70 km h the system is active and can display a recommen dation to take a break Break recommendation If the driver becomes increasingly less alert or fatigued
30. 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Mobility Replacing components the service center if you are unfamiliar those or if they have not been 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 a danger of getting burned Working on the lighting system When working on the lighting system you should always reel off the lights affected to prevent short circuits To avoid possible injury or equipment damage when replacing bulbs observe any instructions provided by the bulb manufacturer lt Do not perform work bulb replacement on xenon headlights 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 a danger of fatal injuries if work is carried out improperly lt Do not touch the bulbs Do not touch the glass of new bulbs with your bare hands as even minute amounts of contamination will burn into the bulb s surface and reduce its service life Use a clean tissue cloth or something similar or hold the bulb by its base lt Light emitting diodes LEDs Some items of equipment use light emitting diodes installed behind a cover as a light source These light emitting diodes which are related to conventional lasers are officially designated as Class 1 light emitting diodes 204 Do not remove the
31. 2 954 339 II 15 Controls Displays Calling up information on the info display Press the onboard computer button on the turn signal lever Information is displayed in the info display of the instrument cluster Information at a glance Repeatedly pressing the button on the turn signal lever calls up the following information in the info display gt Range Average consumption fuel Average consumption fuel Average speed Date Speed limit detection VV VV OV Not for a multi functional instrument dis play gt Time of arrival When destination guidance is activated in the navigation system gt Distance to destination When destination guidance is activated in the navigation system Adjusting the info display Depending on the vehicle equipment version you can select what information from the com puter is to be displayed on the info display of the instrument cluster 94 On the Control Display 1 Settings 2 Instrument cluster 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 while the engine is running The average fuel consumption is calculated for the distance traveled since the last reset by the on board comupter Ave
32. 490 Printed on environmentally friendly paper bleached without chlorine suitable for recycling Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Addendum ADDENDUM TO OWNER S MANUAL We wanted to provide you with some updates and clarifications with respect to the printed BMW Owner s Manual These updates and clarifications will supersede the materials con tained in that document 1 Where the terms service center the ser vice center your service center service specialist or service are used in the Owner s Manual we wanted to clarify that the terms refer to a BMW dealer s service center or another service center or repair shop that employs trained personnel that can perform maintenance and repair work on your vehicle in accordance with BMW specifications Where the text of the Owner s Manual con tains an affirmative instruction to contact a service center or your service center we wanted to clarify that BMW recom mends that if you are faced with one of the situations addressed by that text you con tact or seek the assistance of a BMW dealer s service center or another service center or repair shop that employs trained personnel that can perform maintenance and repair work on your vehicle in accor dance with BMW specifications While BMW of North America LLC at no cost to you will pay for repairs required by the limited warranties provided with respect to your
33. 90 Dynamic driving system states 90 Dynamic Stability Control DSC 129 E EfficientDynamics 90 Electronic displays instru ment cluster 83 Electronic oil measure ment 197 Electronic Stability Program ESP refer to DSC 129 Emergency detection remote control 35 Emergency release fuel filler flap 182 Emergency Request 210 Emergency start function en gine start 35 Emergency unlocking trunk lid 43 Energy Control 89 Energy recovery 89 Engine automatic Start Stop function 70 Engine automatic switch off 70 Engine compartment 195 Engine compartment work Ing in 195 Engine coolant 200 Engine oil 197 Engine oil adding 198 Engine oil additives 198 Engine oil change 199 Engine oil filler neck 198 Engine oil temperature 87 Engine oil types alterna tive 199 Engine oil types ap proved 199 Engine start during malfunc tion 35 Engine start jump start ing 211 Engine start refer to Starting the engine 69 Engine stop 69 Engine temperature 87 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Everything from A to Z Reference Entering a car wash 216 Equipment interior 151 Error displays see Check Control 84 ESP Electronic Stability Pro gram refer to DSC 129 Exchanging wheels tires 190 Exhaust system 171 Exterior mirror automatic dimming feature 61 Exterior mirrors 60 External start 211 External temperature dis play 88 External temperature warn ing 88
34. 954 339 II 15 Driving comfort Controls Switching on off Switching on off manually oo Press button Automatic deactivation during forward travel The system switches off when a certain driving distance or speed is exceeded Switch the system back on if needed Display The traffic area to the left and right is displayed on the Control Display Guidelines at the bottom of the image show the position of the front of the vehicle Brightness With the Side View switched on 1 Brightness 2 Turn the controller until the desired setting is reached and press the controller Contrast With the Side View switched on 1 Contrast 2 Turn the controller until the desired setting is reached and press the controller System limits The cameras lidture a maximum range of 330 ft 100 m Top View The concept Top View provides assistance in parking and maneuvering The area around the doors and the road area around the vehicle are shown on the Control Display for this purpose General information The image is lidtured by two cameras integrated in the exterior mirrors and by the rearview camera The range is at least 7 ft 2 m to the side and rear In this way obstacles up to the height of the exterior mirrors are detected early Hints Check the traffic situation as well Check the traffic situation around the ve hicle with your own eyes Otherwise an acci dent could
35. Control The concept Launch Control enables optimum acceleration on surfaces with good traction Hints Component wear Do not use Launch Control too often otherwise this may result in premature wear of components due to the high stress placed on the vehicle Do not use Launch Control during the break in refer to page 170 period Requirements Launch Control is available when the engine is warmed up that is after uninterrupted driving of at least 6 miles 10 km To start with Launch Control do not steer the steering wheel Activate Launch Control 1 Deactivate Dynamic Stability Control refer to page 130 2 Select Sequential mode with gear 1 and driving program 3 3 With the engine running apply the brake with the left foot Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Driving Controls 4 While the vehicle is stationary press the selector lever forward and hold it A flag symbol is displayed in the instru ment cluster 5 Fully depress the accelerator pedal The starting engine speed adjusts 6 If necessary change the starting engine speed by 500 rpm via cruise control 7 Release brake When the selector lever is released the vehicle accelerates Continue to depress the accelerator pedal Upshifting occurs automatically as long as the accelerator pedal is fully depressed Launch Control is available again only after a certain distance has been driven System limits Th
36. Controls Safety gt On the LED lights up gt Off the LED goes out Settings are stored for the profile currently in use Display in the instrument cluster Lines system is activated ry i 4 gt Arrows at least one lane marking was detected and warnings can be issued Issued warning If you leave the lane and if a lane marking has been detected the steering wheel begins vi brating If the turn signal is set before changing the lane a warning is not issued End of warning The warning ends gt Automatically after approx 3 seconds gt When returning to your own lane gt When braking hard gt When using the turn signal System limits The system may not be fully functional in the following situations gt In heavy fog rain or snowfall gt Inthe event of missing worn poorly visi ble merging diverging or multiple lane markings such as in construction areas gt When lane markings are covered in snow ice dirt or water gt In tight curves or on narrow lanes When the lane markings are covered by objects gt When driving very close to the vehicle in front of you gt When driving toward bright lights 122 gt When the windshield in front of the interior rearview mirror is fogged over dirty or cov ered with stickers etc gt During calibration of the camera immedi ately after vehicle shipment Active Blind Spot Detection The concept
37. Oil As an alternative you can also use motor oils with a viscosity grade of SAE OW 30 lt The engine oil quality is critical for the life of the engine Suitable engine oil types You can add engine oils that meet the follow ing oil rating standards Oil rating BMW Longlife 01 BMW Longlife 01 FE Further information regarding the oil specifica tions and viscosities of engine oils can be in quired with the service center Alternative engine oil types If an engine oil suitable for continuous use is not available up to 1 US quart liter of an en gine oil with the following oil rating can be added Oil rating API SM or superior oil rating Engine oil change The vehicle manufacturer recommends that you let the service center change the motor oil 199 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Mobility Coolant Coolant Vehicle features and options Disposal This chapter describes all standard country KY Comply with the relevant environmen specific and optional features offered with the EY tal protection regulations when dispos series It also describes features that are not ing of coolant and coolant additives necessarily available in your car e g due to the selected options or country versions This also applies to safety related functions and systems The respectively applicable country provisions must be observed when using the respective features and systems Hints Danger
38. Rotating the tires is not permissible on vehi cles with different tire sizes or rim sizes on the front and rear axles 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 Mobility System The concept With the Mobility System minor tire damage can be sealed quickly to enable continued travel To accomplish this sealant is pumped into the tires which seals the damage from the inside The compressor can be used to check the tire inflation pressure Hints gt Follow the instructions on using the Mobi lity System found on the compressor and sealant container gt Use of the Mobility System may be ineffec tive if the tire puncture measures approx 1 8 in 4 mm or more gt Contact the nearest service center if the tire cannot be made drivable gt If possible do not remove foreign bodies that have penetrated the tire gt Pull the speed limit sticker off the sealant container and apply it to the steering wheel gt The use of a sealant can damage the TPM wheel electronics In this case have the electronics checked at the next opportu nity and have them replaced if needed Enclosed areas Do not let the engine run in enclosed areas since breathing in exhaust fumes may lead to loss of consciousn
39. SR Press 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 shuts off automatically 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 146 button on the driver s side to utilize the con densation sensor Make sure that air can flow to the windshield Sufficient ventilation When remaining in the vehicle for an ex tended period of time ensure sufficient exter nal ventilation Do not continuously use recir culated air mode otherwise the air quality in the interior continuously deteriorates and win dow condensation increases Cooling function The car s interior can only be cooled with the engine running AIC Press button The air will be cooled and dehumidi fied and depending on the temperature set ting warmed again Depending on the weather the windshield and side windows may fog up briefly when the en gine 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 173 devel ops that exits underneath the vehicle Rear window defroster Press button The rear window defroster switches off automat
40. a message is displayed in the Control Display with the recommendation to take a break Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Safety Controls A recommendation to take a break is displayed only once during an uninterrupted trip After a break another recommendation to take a break cannot be displayed until after approxi mately 45 minutes System limits The function may be limited in the following situations for instance and will either output an incorrect warning or no warning at all gt When the clock is set incorrectly gt When the vehicle speed is mainly below about 43 mph 70 km h gt With a sporty driving style such as during rapid acceleration or when cornering fast gt Inactive driving situations such as when changing lanes frequently When the road surface is poor gt Inthe event of strong side winds PreCrash The concept With this system critical driving situations that might result in an accident can be detected above a speed of approx 20 mph 30 km h In these situations preventive measures are au tomatically taken to minimize the risk of an ac cident as much as possible Critical driving situations may include gt Emergency stop gt Severe understeering gt Severe oversteering If the vehicle includes the front end collision warning or front end collision warning with braking feature impending collisions with vehi cles driving ahead or stopped in front
41. applies to safety related functions and systems The respectively applicable country provisions must be observed when using the respective features and systems The concept gt Most functions displayed on the Control Display can be operated by voice com mands via the voice activation system The system supports you with announcements during input gt Functions that can only be used when the vehicle is stationary cannot be used via 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 96 26 Using voice activation Activating the voice activation system _ 1 ai Press button on the steering wheel 2 Wait for the signal 3 Say the command A command that is recognized by the voice activation system is announced and dis played in the instrument cluster wt This symbol in the instrument cluster indi cates that the voice activation system is active If no other commands are available use func tion via iDrive Terminating the voice activation system Briefly press the button on the steer ing wheel or gt Cancek Possible commands Most menu items on the
42. briefly as needed M view Current engine speed highlighted Shift point indicator Pre warning field speed display Red warning field speed display Speed O 0O WN Gear display warning messages Activate M view Select displays in the Head up Display Selecting displays in the Head up Display On the Control Display Settings Head Up Display Displayed information m a Select the desired displays in the Head up Display 98 Setting the brightness The brightness is automatically adjusted to the ambient brightness The basic setting can be adjusted manually On the Control Display Settings Head Up Display Brightness mw a Turn the controller When the low beams are activated the bright ness of the Head up Display can be addition ally influenced using the instrument lighting Settings are stored for the profile currently in use Adjusting the height On the Control Display Settings Head Up Display Height Turn the controller p m s Settings are stored for the profile currently in use Setting the rotation On the Control Display Settings Head Up Display Rotation mo p Turn the controller Settings are stored for the profile 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
43. buckle is solely intended for the center passenger Hints One person per safety belt Never allow more than one person to wear a single safety belt Never allow infants or small children to ride on a passenger s lap lt Putting on the belt Lay the belt without twisting snugly across the lap and shoulders as close to the body as possible Make sure that the belt lies low around the hips in the lap area and does not press on the abdomen Otherwise the belt can slip over the hips in a frontal impact and in jure the abdomen The safety belt must not lie across the neck rub on sharp edges be routed over breakable objects or be pinched lt Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Adjusting Controls What reduces the restraining effect Avoid wearing bulky clothing and pull the shoulder belt periodically to readjust the tension Make sure that the belt is not jammed otherwise the belt can be damaged and the restraining effect is reduced Buckling the belt Z Make sure you hear the latch plate engage in the belt buckle Tensioning the safety belt automatically When the belt is closed it is automatically tightened once after the release Unbuckling the belt 1 Hold the belt firmly 2 Press the red button in the belt buckle 3 Guide the belt back into its roll up mecha nism Safety belt reminder for driver s and passenger s seat AA The indicator lamp lights up and a si
44. country provisions must be observed when using the respective features and systems Hints No loose objects in the car s interior Do not stow any objects in the car s inte rior without securing them otherwise they may present a danger to occupants e g during braking and evasive maneuvers 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 driver s and front passenger side refer to page 160 gt Storage compartment refer to page 163 in the center console for remote control gt Storage compartment in the center arm rest refer to page 161 in the front and rear gt Compartments in the doors Pockets on the backrests of the front seats 160 gt Netin the front passenger footwell 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 cover closed Driver s side Note Close the glove compartment again im mediately Close the glove compartment immediately af ter use while driving otherwise injury may oc cu
45. detected in this way is Imminent a warning symbol appears on the instrument cluster and in the Head up Display e The red symbol is displayed and a sig ZMN nal sounds Intervene immediately by braking or make an evasive maneuver Braking intervention The warning prompts the driver himself herself to react During a warning the maximum brak ing force is used Premise for the brake boos ter is sufficiently quick and hard stepping on the brake pedal The system can assist with some braking intervention if there is risk of a collision At low speeds vehicles may thus come to a complete stop Manual transmission During a braking inter vention up to a complete stop the engine may be shut down The braking intervention is executed only if DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on and M Dynamic mode MDM is not activated The braking intervention can be interrupted by stepping on the accelerator pedal or by ac tively moving the steering wheel Object detection can be restricted Limitations of the detection range and functional restric tions are to be considered System limits Detection range The detection potential of the camera is lim ited Thus a warning might not be issued or be is sued late E g the following situations may not be de tected gt Partially covered pedestrians gt Pedestrians that are not detected as such because of the viewing angle or contour Pedestrians outside of th
46. displayed Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Displays Controls Therefore have the special windshield re placed by a service center only Shift point indicator General information The display is in the Head up Display Shift point indicator in the Head up Display Switching on Shift lights are only shown in the Head up Dis play in the M view refer to page 98 1 Switch on Head up Display refer to page 97 2 Settings 3 Head Up Display 4 Displayed information 5 M View Display gt Current engine speed is displayed in the tachometer gt Arrow 1 successive yellow illuminated fields indicate the upcoming upshift mo ment gt Arrow 2 fields are illuminated in red Do not wait any further to shift When the maximum possible speed is reached the entire display flashes When the maximum speed is exceeded the supply of fuel is interrupted in order to protect the engine Speeds in this range must be avoided 99 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Controls Lights Lights Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard country specific and optional features offered with the series It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car e g due to the selected options or country versions This also applies to safety related functions and systems The respectively applicable country provisions must
47. each start to select the desired profile Settings Profiles Options S YS Display user list at startup Using the remote control Note Take the remote control with you People or animals left unattended in a parked vehicle can lock the doors from the in side Always take the remote control with you when leaving the vehicle so that the vehicle can then be opened from the outside lt Unlocking Press button on the remote control gt All doors the tailgate and the fuel filler flap are being unlocked gt Interior lamps and courtesy lamps are acti vated This function is not available if the interior lamps were switched off manually gt The welcome lamps are switched on if this function was activated gt Exterior mirrors folded through convenient closing are folded open You can set how the vehicle is to be unlocked For Settings refer to page 46 Anti theft protection is switched off The alarm system refer to page 47 is dis armed Convenient opening a Press and hold this button on the re mote control after unlocking 37 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Controls Opening and closing The windows and the glass sunroof are opened as long as the button on the remote control is pressed Locking Locking from the outside Do not lock the vehicle from the outside with people inside the car as the vehicle can not be unlocked from inside without sp
48. few tank fills To avoid harmful en Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Fuel Mobility gine deposits it is highly recommended to purchase gasoline from Top Tier retailers Failure to comply with these recommendations may result in the need for unscheduled main tenance lt 185 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Mobility Wheels and tires Wheels and tires Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard country specific and optional features offered with the series It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car e g due to the selected options or country versions This also applies to safety related functions and systems The respectively applicable country provisions must be observed when using the respective features 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 tire inflation pressure Check the tire inflation pressure regularly Regularly check the tire inflation pres sure and correct it as needed at least twice a month and before a long trip If you fail to ob serve this precaution you may be driving on tires with incorrect tire pressures a condition that may not only compromise your vehicle s driving stability but also lead to ti
49. in the tire inflation pressure table refer to page 187 and adjust as necessary Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Wheels and tires Mobility me These pressure values can also be found on the tire inflation pressure label on the driver s door pillar Maximum permissible speed Do not exceed 100 mph 160 km h other wise tire damage and accidents may result lt Tire inflation pressure values up to 100 mph 160 km h M5 Tire size Pressure specifications in bar PSI Specifications in bar PSI with cold RIRIA O al r4 r4 255 40 R 19100 2 5 36 2 5136 V M S XL 255 35 R 20 97 2 7139 2 7139 V M S XL Front 265 40 ZR 2 2 31 19 102 Y XL 7 22131 Rear 295 35 ZR 19 104 Y XL Front 265 35 ZR 2 41 34 20 99 Y XL 7 24134 Rear 295 30 ZR 20 101 Y XL 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 damage and accidents could occur lt Tire inflation pressure values over 100 mph 160 km h M5 Tire size Pressure specifications in bar PSI Specifications in bar PSI with cold RERE R O i gt a 255 40R19100 3 0 43 3 0 43 V M S XL 255 35 R 20 97 3 0 43 3 3 1 47 V M S XL F
50. is locked using the cen tral locking system gt Shortly before the battery is discharged completely so that the engine can still be started The radio ready state remains active if e g the ignition is automatically switched off for the following reasons gt Opening or closing the driver s door gt Unfastening of the driver s safety belt gt When automatically switching from low beams to parking lights If the engine is switched off and the ignition is switched on the system automatically switches to the radio ready state if the lights are turned off or if correspondingly equipped the daytime running lights are activated Starting the engine Hints Enclosed areas Do not let the engine run in enclosed areas since breathing in exhaust fumes may lead to loss of consciousness and death The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide an odorless and colorless but highly toxic gas lt Unattended vehicle Do not leave the vehicle unattended with the engine running doing so poses a risk of danger Before leaving the vehicle with the engine run ning set the parking brake and engage trans mission position P otherwise the vehicle may begin to move Repeated starting in quick Succession Avoid trying to start the vehicle repeat edly and in quick succession Otherwise the fuel is not burned or is inadequately burned posing a risk of overheating and damage to the catalytic converter lt Do not wait fo
51. 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 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 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 su
52. left Closes current display and shows previous display Reopens previous display by pressing BACK button In this case the current panel is not closed gt Move the controller to the right Opens new display on top of previous screen a Manual CARIVARI ENERGY GONG 96 3 KLASSIK 100 0 MHz 101 3 MHz White arrows pointing to the left or right indi cate that additional panels can be opened Display of an opened menu When selecting a menu it generally opens with the panel that was last selected in that menu To display the first panel of a menu gt Move the controller to the left repeatedly until the first panel is displayed gt Press the menu button on the controller twice Opening the Options menu Press button The Options menu is displayed 20 t Options LY Split screen Turn off control display FM Display Owner s Manual QO HD Radio reception O RDS Radio Additional options move the controller to the right repeatedly until the Options menu is displayed Options menu The Options menu consists of various areas gt Screen settings e g Split screen This area remains unchanged gt Control options for the selected main menu e g for Radio gt If applicable further operating options for the selected menu e g Store station Changing settings 1 Select a field 2 Turn the controller until the desired setting is displayed Volume settings
53. lighter socket can be used as a socket for electrical equipment while the engine is run ning or when the ignition is switched on Note 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 manual transmission Press on the cover Remove the cover or cigarette lighter Front center console M double clutch transmission Press on the cover Remove the cover or cigarette lighter 155 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Controls Interior equipment Center armrest Remove the cover Rear center console Remove the cover or cigarette lighter In the front passenger footwell Socket is located below the glove compart ment To access the socket fold open the cover In the cargo area The socket is located in the cover of the load ing lip To access the socket fold open the cover 156 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 35 gt Music collection see user s manual for Navigation Entertainment and Communi cation Hints Observe the following when connecting gt Do not use force when plugging the con nector into the USB interface gt Do not connect devices such as fans or lights to the USB interface Do not connect USB hard driv
54. metallic additives e g manganese or iron as this can cause permanent damage to the catalytic converter and other compo nents lt Fuels with a maximum ethanol content of 10 i e E10 may be used for refueling 184 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 use a fuel with a higher percent age of ethanol Do not use a fuel with a higher ethanol per centage than recommended or one with other types of alcohol e g M5 to M100 otherwise this could damage the engine and fuel supply system lt Recommended fuel grade BMW recommends AKI 93 Minimum fuel grade BMW recommends AKI 91 Minimum fuel grade Do not use any gasoline below the mini mum fuel grade as this may impair engine per formance lt If you use gasoline with this minimum AKI Rat ing the engine may produce knocking sounds when starting at high outside temperatures This has no effect on the engine life Fuel quality The use of poor quality fuels may result in harmful engine deposits or damage Addi tionally problems relating to drivability start ing and stalling especially under certain envi ronmental conditions such as high ambient temperature and high altitude may occur If drivability problems are encountered we rec ommend switching to a high quality gasoline brand and a higher octane grade AKI num ber for a
55. mirror LED flashes more rap idly The LED flashing faster indicates that the button on the interior rearview mirror has been programmed The system can then be controlled by the button on the in terior 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 uni versal garage door opener 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 mirror LED stays lit while the wireless sig nal is being transmitted Deleting stored functions Press and hold the left and right button on the interior rearview mirror simultaneously for ap
56. no hot Rear drinks In the front center armrest Use light and shatter proof containers and do not transport hot drinks Otherwise there is the increased danger of injury in an accident Unsuitable containers Do not forcefully push unsuitable con tainers into the cupholders This may result in damage lt The cupholder can be adjusted for three differ ent container sizes 162 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Storage compartments Controls To open press the button Do not obstruct view To reduce in size fold closed to the desired When suspending clothing from the position hooks ensure that it will not obstruct the driv To close fold all the way closed The cu er s view lt pholder must be closed before it can be l No heavy objects opened fully Do not hang heavy objects from the hooks otherwise they may present a danger to passengers during braking and evasive ma Remote control storage neuvers lt compartment Opening Storage compartments in the Zs AR trunk Net Smaller objects can be stored in the net on the side of the trunk To transport larger objects it can be pushed down Multi function hook A multi function hook is available on the left trunk wall Lightweight objects only Only hang lightweight objects e g shop ping bags from the multifunction hooks Oth erwise there is a danger of objects flying about during braking and evasive maneuvers
57. of the rain sensor Turn the thumbwheel J3 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Controls Driving Clean the windshield headlights Pull the wiper lever towards you The system sprays washer fluid on the wind shield and activates the wipers briefly In addition the headlights are cleaned at regu lar intervals when the vehicle s lights are acti vated Do not use the washer system at freezing temperatures Do not use the washers if fluid could freeze onto the windshield which might impede your viewing field Therefore use antifreeze fluid Avoid using the washer when the reservoir is empty operation might damage pump lt Windshield washer nozzles The windshield washer nozzles are automati cally heated while the ignition is switched on Fold out position of the wipers Fold wipers back when you want to change the blades or with pending low temperatures 1 Switch the ignition on and off again 2 With icy conditions make sure that blades are not frozen to the windshield 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 76 Folding 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 activate
58. of jamming even with pinch pro tection Despite the pinch protection system check that the glass sunroof s closing path is clear otherwise the closing action may not be inter rupted in certain extreme situations such as when thin objects are present lt Closing from the open position without pinch protection E g if there is an external danger proceed as follows 1 Press the reel forward beyond the resist ance point and hold The pinch protection is limited and the glass sunroof reopens slightly if the closing force exceeds a certain margin 2 Press the reel forward again beyond the re sistance point and hold until the glass sun roof closes without jam protection Make sure that the closing area is clear Closing from the raised position without pinch protection If there is an external danger push the reel for ward past the resistance point and hold it The glass sunroof closes without jam protec tion Initializing after a power failure After a power failure during the opening or closing process the glass sunroof 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 glass sunroof closes without jam protection Keep the closing path clear Monitor closing and make sure that the closing path of the glass sunroof is clear oth erwise injuries may result lt
59. page 93 gt Date refer to page 88 External temperature refer to page 88 gt Digital tachometer refer to page 88 Auto Start Stop function refer to page 70 gt Energy recovery refer to page 89 V VvV OV On board computer refer to page 93 83 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Controls Displays gt Gear display with Drivelogic refer to page 89 gt Miules trip miles refer to page 88 Messages e g Check Control refer to page 84 gt Current fuel consumption refer to page 89 gt Navigation display see User s manual for Navigation Entertainment and Communi cation Range refer to page 89 Service requirements refer to page 90 Speed limit detection refer to page 92 V VV OV System states of driving dynamics refer to page 90 gt Time refer to page 88 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 lights and text messages in the instrument cluster and in the Head up Display In addition an acoustic signal may sound and a text message may appear on the Control Dis play Indicator warning lights General information The indicator and warning lights in the instru ment cluster can light up in a variety of combi nations and colors Several of the lights are checked for pro
60. position R or D is set Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Driving Controls gt With the ignition is off if position N is set If the safety belt is unbuckled the driver s door is opened and the brake is released while the vehicle is stationary and position D or R is Set Displays in the instrument cluster Drive mode gt Engaged gear together with a D arrow 1 gt Selected driving program Drivelogic refer to page 79 arrow 2 Sequential mode gt Engaged gear arrow 1 gt Selected driving program Drivelogic refer to page 79 arrow 2 gt Gear shift indicator refer to page 91 Note When the external temperature is very low the display may not work Current driving direction is recognizable at the engaged selector lever position Gear change Shifting in Sequential mode possible A shift in Drive mode causes a reel to Sequen tial mode Using the selector lever gt To shift up pull the selector lever rear wards gt To shift down press the selector lever for ward Using the shift paddles on the steering l oo wheel gt Shift up pull right shift paddle gt Shift down pull left shift paddle Drivelogic Various driving programs are available After each switch between Sequential mode and Drive mode the last program selected is an active Exception after each engine start driving pro gram 1 is active in Drive mode In Dr
61. scriptions This is helpful when the terminol ogy for a feature is not at hand Owner s Manual Search for information and descriptions by en tering terms selected from the index Select components aini Press button Turn the controller open Vehicle info Press the controller a a E Selecting desired range gt Quick reference gt Search by pictures gt Owner s Manual Vehicle info Quick reference Search by pictures v Owners Manual Onboard info Trip computer Vehicle status a aa Leafing through the Owner s Manual Page by page with link access Turn the controller until the next or previous page is displayed Page by page without link access Scroll through the pages directly while skip ping the links Highlight the symbol once Now simply press the controller to browse from page to page Scroll back Scroll forward 29 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Ataglance eMelreliasm integrated Owner s Manual in the vehicle Context help Owner s Manual to the temporarily selected function You may open the relevant information di rectly Opening via the iDrive To move directly from the application on the Control Display to the Options menu ERAN 1 Press button or move the controller to the right repeatedly until the Options menu is displayed 2 Display Owner s Manual Opening when a Check Control message is displayed Directly from the Check
62. temperature 1 Settings 2 Language Units 3 Select the desired menu item 4 Select the desired unit Settings are stored for the profile currently in use Brightness Setting the brightness To set the brightness of the Control Display Settings Control display Brightness SS Turn the controller until the desired bright ness Is set 5 Press the controller Settings are stored for the profile currently in use Depending on the light conditions the bright ness settings may not be clearly visible Head up Display The concept This system projects important information into the driver s field of vision e g the speed The driver can get information without averting his or her eyes from the road Display visibility The visibility of the displays in the Head up Display is influenced by the following factors gt Certain sitting positions gt Objects on the cover of the Head up Dis play gt Sunglasses with certain polarization filters gt Wetroads gt Unfavorable light conditions If the image is distorted check the basic set tings Switching on off pe Press button 97 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Controls Displays Display Standard view Speed Navigation system Check Control messages VV VV Selection list from the instrument cluster gt Driver assistance systems Some of this information is only displayed
63. the binding up to two snow boards with a length of up to 5 ft 1 60 m Preparing and loading the ski bag 1 Fold open the center armrest on the inside 2 Open the inside cover and cargo area by pressing the button re 3 Lay out the ski bag 158 4 Load the ski bag If necessary wrap the sharp edges of the skis 5 Insert the tongue plate into the belt buckle N Securing the ski bag Secure the ski bag by tightening the re taining strap otherwise the contents could present a source of danger to the passengers for example during braking or evasive maneu vers Removing the ski bag The ski bag can be removed entirely e g to dry quickly or to use other inserts Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Interior equipment Controls 1 Pull the handle forward and lift the ski bag out 2 Close the cover in the cargo area More information on the various inserts availa ble can be obtained from your service center 159 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Controls Storage compartments Storage compartments Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard country specific and optional features offered with the series It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car e g due to the selected options or country versions This also applies to safety related functions and systems The respectively applicable
64. the side wings to ad just the lateral support 4 Backrest tilt To make it easier to enter and exit the vehicle the backrest width temporarily opens fully 54 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Adjusting Controls Shoulder support Switching on a Press button once for each tempera ture level The maximum temperature is reached when three LEDs are lit If the journey is continued within approx 15 minutes the seat heating is activated automat ically with the temperature selected last Also supports the back in the shoulder area Switch off gt Results in a relaxed seating position Press button longer gt Reduces strain on the shoulder muscles The LEDs go out Active seat Temperature distribution Active adjustment of the seat cushion s con The heating action in the seat cushion and tours reduces muscular tension and fatigue to backrest can be distributed in different ways help prevent lower back pain On the Control Display 1 Climate 2 Front seat heating 3 Select the required seat 4 Turn the controller to set the temperature distribution Rear seat heating Press button The LED lights up Front seat heating Switching on a Press button once for each tempera ture level The maximum temperature is reached when three LEDs are lit 55 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Controls Adjusting If the journey is continued withi
65. 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 trunk lid Provide edge protection Sharp objects or those with edges can hit the rear window while driving and damage the heat conductors of the rear window Pro vide edge protection lt Closing Without Comfort Access 41 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Opening and closing Press button on the inside of the trunk lid The trunk lid closes automatically Pressing the button again stops the mo tion With Comfort Access ap Az Pe rr gt Press button arrow 1 on the inside of the trunk lid Pressing the button again stops the mo tion gt Press button arrow 2 The vehicle will be locked after closing the tailgate The driver s door must be closed for this purpose and the remote control must be outside of the vehicle in the area of the trunk lid Pressing the button again stops the mo tion 42 gt Press button on the exterior of the trunk lid 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 path of the trunk lid is clear otherwise injuries may re sult lt Do not place the remote control in the cargo area Take the remote control with you and do not l
66. to page 38 The trunk lid opens Opening from the inside With the vehicle is stationary press the button in the driver s footwell The trunk lid opens Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Opening and closing Controls Locking and closing Hints Keep the closing path clear Make sure that the closing path of the trunk lid 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 trunk lid is closed lt Locking a mm Press the button on the inside of the trunk lid to lock the vehicle prior to closing The driver s door must be closed for this pur pose Recessed grips in the interior trim of the trunk lid make it easier to pull down the lid Automatic tailgate operation Opening During opening the trunk lid pivots back and up Ensure that adequate clearance is available before opening gt Press button on the exterior of the trunk lid gt Press button on the remote con trol for approx 1 second As the case may be the doors are also un locked Opening with the remote control refer to page 38 gt Push the button in the driver s footwell Pressing the button again stops the motion The opening procedure is likewise interrupted gt When starting the engine gt When
67. vents to the upper body re gion The vents need to be open for this Air is cooled as quickly as possible gt At an external temperature of approx 32 FIO C gt When the engine is running 149 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Controls Climate control Parked car ventilation The concept The parked car ventilation ventilates the vehi cle interior and lowers its temperature if needed Operation can be performed via iDrive Functional requirements Parked car ventilation gt Using the preset reel on time or when op erated directly any external temperature Open the vents to allow air to flow out Switching on off directly On the Control Display 1 Settings 2 Climate 3 Activate comf ventilation amp The symbol on the automatic climate con trol flashes if the system is switched on The system continues to run for some time af ter being switched off Preselecting the reel on time On the Control Display Settings Climate Timer 1 or Timer 2 a oe a S Set the desired time Activating the reel on time On the Control Display 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 reel on time is acti vated 150 amp The symbol on the automatic climate con trol flashes when the system has been switched on The system will only be switched on wit
68. 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Controls Driving Driving Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard country specific and optional features offered with the series It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car e g due to the selected options or country versions This also applies to safety related functions and systems The respectively applicable country provisions must be observed when using the respective features and systems Start Stop button The concept Pressing the Start Stop button switches the ignition on or off and starts the engine M Double clutch transmission The engine starts if the brakes are stepped on while pressing the Start Stop button Manual transmission The engine starts with the clutch pedal pressed when the Start Stop button is pressed Ignition on M double clutch transmission Press the Start Stop button without stepping on the brake Manual transmission Press the Start Stop but ton without stepping on the clutch pedal All vehicle systems are ready for operation Most of the indicator and warning lights in the instrument cluster light up for a varied length of time To save battery power when the engine is off switch off the ignition and any unnecessary electronic systems power consumers 68 Ignition off M double clutch transmission Press the Start Stop button again without stepping on the brake Manual transmis
69. 64 Child seats 64 Chrome parts care 218 Cigarette lighter 153 Cleaning displays 219 Climate control 144 Climate control laminated tinted safety glass 171 Climate control wind shield 171 Clock 88 Closing opening via door lock 39 Closing opening with remote control 37 Closing the trunk lid with no touch activation 44 Clothes hooks 163 Combination reel refer to Turn signals 74 Combination switch refer to Wiper system 74 Comfort Access 43 Compound brake 168 Compressor 191 Computer refer to On board computer 93 Condensation on win dows 145 Condensation under the vehi cle 173 Condition Based Service CBS 201 Confirmation signal 46 ConnectedDrive see user s manual for Navigation En tertainment and Communi cation ConnectedDrive Services Control Display 18 Control Display settings 96 Controller 18 Control systems driving sta bility 127 Convenient opening with the remote control 37 Coolant 200 225 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Reference Everything from A to Z Coolant level 200 Coolant temperature 88 Cooling function 146 Cooling maximum 146 Cooling system 200 Cornering light 101 Corrosion on brake discs 173 Cosmetic mirror 153 Courtesy lamps during un locking 37 Courtesy lamps with the vehi cle locked 38 Cruise control 133 Cruising range 89 Cupholder 162 Current fuel consumption 89 D Damage tires 189 Damping control 131
70. 9 II 15 Driving Using the button Wi Press button repeatedly until the desired program is displayed in the instrument cluster Display in the instrument cluster Engine Dynamics Control with selected program with activated Display of the system states of the driving dynamics refer to page 90 Manual transmission Shifting Shifting into 5th or 6th gear When shifting into 5th or 6th gear push the gearshift lever to the right otherwise inad vertent shifting into 3rd or 4th gear could lead to engine damage lt Reverse gear Select only when the vehicle is stationary To overcome the resistance push the selector lever dynamically to the left and engage the re verse gear 82 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Displays Controls Displays Vehicle features and options the selected options or country versions This also applies to safety related functions and specific and optional features offered with the provisions must be observed when using the series It also describes features that are not respective features and systems necessarily available in your car e g due to Overview instrument cluster L F 7 z E l Y ia x j a E S 6 1 Fuelgauge 87 5 Engine oil temperature 87 2 Speedometer 6 Current fuel consumption 3 Messages e g Check Control 7 Electronic displays 83 4 Tachometer 87 8 Resetmiles 88 Electronic displays gt Selection lists refer to
71. Activating deactivating In some countries daytime running lights are mandatory so it may not be possible to deacti vate the daytime running lights On the Control Display 1 Settings 2 Lighting 3 Daytime running lamps Settings are stored for the profile currently in use Roadside parking lights 1y Lj P 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 Switch off Briefly press the lever to the resistance point in the opposite direction Adaptive Light Control The concept Adaptive Light Control is a variable headlight control system that enables dynamic illumina tion of the road surface Depending on the steering angle and other pa rameters the light from the headlight follows the course of the road In tight curves e g on mountainous roads or when turning an additional corner illuminating lamp is switched on that lights up the inside of the curve when the vehicle is moving below a certain speed 101 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Controls Lights Activating Position of switch 2 with the ignition switched on 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 The turning lights are automatically switched on depending on th
72. Button in the vehicle DSC OFF button Indicator warning lights S The indicator lamp flashes DSC con a trols the drive and braking forces The indicator lamp lights up DSC has failed M Dynamic Mode MDM M Dynamic Mode makes it possible to drive on a dry roadway with high longitudinal and trans verse acceleration but with limited driving sta bility Only in the absolute limit area does the system intervene for stabilization by reducing the en gine power and by braking interventions on the wheels In this driving condition additional steering corrections may be necessary Limited stabilizing interventions When M Dynamic Mode is activated sta bilizing interventions are carried out only to a reduced extent You must react yourself oth erwise there is the risk of an accident To increase vehicle stability activate DSC again as soon as possible Activating MDM Press button briefly The MDM and DSC OFF indicator lights on the instrument cluster light up Deactivating MDM Press button The MDM and DSC OFF indicator lights go out 129 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Controls Driving stability control systems Via M Drive On the Control Display 1 Settings 2 M Drive 1 or M Drive 2 3 oF Select the symbol 4 MDM To open M Drive with the selected settings press the corresponding button on the steer ing wheel gt 1 gt A message ap
73. Control Display can be voiced as commands The available commands depend on the menu that is currently displayed on the Control Dis play There are short commands for many functions You may select lists such as phone lists via voice activation Read these lists out loud ex actly as they show in the respective list Having possible commands read aloud You can have available commands read out loud for you Voice commands E g if the Settings menu is displayed the commands for the settings are read out loud Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Voice activation system Ataglance a glance Executing functions using short commands Execute functions on the main menu via short commands It almost doesn t matter which menu item is selected e g Vehicle status List of short commands for 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 announces informa tion about the current operating options and the most important commands for them gt Help with voice activation information about the principle of operation for the voice activation system is announced One example open the tone settings Via the main menu The commands of the menu items are spoken just as they are selected via the controlle
74. Control message on the Control Display Display Owner s Manual Changing between a function and the Owner s Manual To reel from a function e g radio to the Owner s Manual on the Control Display and to alternate between the two displays OPTION Press button or move the controller to the right repeatedly until the Options menu is displayed 2 Display Owner s Manual 3 Select the desired page in the Owner s Manual 4 Press button again to return to last displayed function J Press button to return to the page of the Owner s Manual displayed last To alternate permanently between the last dis played function and the Owner s Manual re peat steps 4 amp 5 Opens a new display every time 30 Programmable memory buttons General information The Owner s Manual can be stored on the pro grammable memory buttons and called up di rectly Storing 1 Owner s Manual Select via the iDrive 2 g i Press selected button for more than 2 seconds Executing Press button The Owner s Manual is displayed im mediately Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Integrated Owner s Manual in the vehicle Ataglance a glance 31 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 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 sa
75. Damping control dy namic 131 Data technical 222 Date 88 Daytime running lights 101 Defrosting refer to Windows defrosting 145 Dehumidifying air 146 Deleting personal data 24 Deletion of personal data 24 Destination distance 94 Differential lock 131 Digital clock 88 Digital speed 88 Digital tachometer 88 Dimensions 222 Dimmable exterior mirrors 61 Dimmable interior rearview mirror 62 Direction indicator refer to Turn signals 74 Display EfficientDynamics 90 Display electronic instru ment cluster 83 Display in windshield 97 226 Display lighting refer to In strument lighting 103 Displays cleaning 219 Disposal coolant 200 Disposal vehicle battery 208 Distance control refer to PDC 135 Distance to destination 94 Divided screen view split screen 23 Door lock 39 Door lock refer to Remote control 34 Doors Automatic Soft Clos ing 40 Double clutch transmis sion 77 Drivelogic 79 Drive mode 78 Drive off assistant 127 Drive off assistant refer to DSC 129 Driver assistance refer to In telligent Safety 112 Driving Assistant refer to In telligent Safety 112 Driving Dynamics Control 81 Driving instructions break in 170 Driving notes general 171 Driving on racetracks 169 Driving program refer to Drivelogic 79 Driving stability control sys tems 127 Driving tips 171 DSC Dynamic Stability Con trol 129 Dynamic Damping Con trol 131 Dynamic driving systems
76. Direct vent in your direction when vehicle s interior is too hot Draft free ventilation Adjust the vent to let the air flow past you Ventilation in rear center row 1 Toward blue colder Toward red warmer Lever for changing the air flow direction arrow 2 Thumbwheels for continuous opening and closing of the vents arrow 3 148 Ventilation side Thumbwheel for continuous opening and closing of the vents arrow 1 Lever for changing the air flow direction arrow 2 Rear automatic climate control Ata glance NO on fh WN Temperature AUTO program Vent settings Air flow AUTO intensity Display Maximum cooling Seat heating 55 Switching the rear automatic climate control on off x 2 Settings Climate Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Climate control Controls 3 Rear climate The rear automatic climate control is not op erational if the automatic climate control is switched off or if the function for defrosting or defogging the windows is active AUTO program AUTO Press button Air flow air distribution and tempera ture are controlled automatically Depending on the selected temperature the AUTO intensity and outside influences the air is directed to the upper body and into the foot well The cooling function is switched on automati cally with the AUTO program Intensity of the AUTO program With the AUTO program a
77. Do not open the window while the roller sunblind is tilted Do not open the window while the roller sun blind is tilted otherwise there is a risk of dam age at high speeds that may result in personal Injury Glass sunroof powered 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 closing and make sure that the closing path of the glass sunroof is clear oth erwise injuries may result lt Take the remote control with you Take the remote control with you when leaving the vehicle so that children e g can not operate the glass sunroof and injure them selves lt 50 Tilting the glass sunroof J Push switch briefly upward gt The closed glass sunroof is tilted and the sliding visor opens slightly gt The opened glass sunroof closes until it is in its tilted position The sliding visor does not move Opening closing the glass sunroof and sliding visor separately gt Press the reel in the desired direction to the resistance point and hold it there The sliding visor opens as long as the reel is held down If the sliding visor is already fully open the glass sunroof opens The glass sunroof closes as long as the reel is held down If the glass sunroof is already closed or in the tilted position the s
78. For automatic release step on the accelerator pedal The LED and indicator lamp go out The parking brake is automatically released when you step on the accelerator gt Engine on gt Drive mode engaged gt Driver buckled in and doors closed Automatic release in cars with manual transmission Drive off as usual The parking brake disen gages when the clutch pedal is released The LED and indicator lamp go out Under the following conditions the parking brake is automatically released gt Engine on gt Gear engaged gt Driver buckled in and doors closed gt Engine power is sufficient to drive off Inadvertent operation of the clutch pedal Make sure that the clutch pedal is not operated unintentionally otherwise the vehi cle is set in motion when the clutch is released and there is a risk of an accident lt Malfunction In the event of a failure or malfunction of the parking brake secure the vehicle against roll ing using a wheel chock e g when leaving it After a power failure Putting the parking brake into operation 1 Switch on the ignition _ k Press the reel while stepping on the brake pedal or transmission position P is set It may take several seconds for the brake to be put into operation Any sounds associated with this are normal park he indicator lamp in the instrument cluster goes out as soon as the parking brake is ready for operation 13
79. Headlight control auto matic 101 Headlight courtesy delay fea ture 100 Headlight courtesy delay fea ture via remote control 38 Headlight flasher 74 Headlight glass 204 Headlights 204 Headlights care 217 Headlight washer system 74 Head restraints 53 Head restraints front 57 Head restraints rear 58 Head up Display 97 Head up Display care 219 Head up display M view 98 Head up display standard view 98 Heavy cargo stowing 175 Height vehicle 222 High beam Assistant 102 High beams 74 High beams low beams refer to High beam Assistant 102 Higher speed range 173 Hills 172 Hill start assistant refer to Drive off assistant 127 Hints 6 Holder for beverages 162 Homepage 6 Hood 195 Horn 14 Hotel function trunk lid 42 Hot exhaust system 171 HUD Head up Display 97 Hydroplaning 171 Ice warning see External temperature warning 88 Icy roads see External tem perature warning 88 Identification marks tires 187 22 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Reference Everything from A to Z Identification number see ve hicle identification num ber 9 iDrive 18 Ignition key refer to Remote control 34 Ignition off 68 Ignition on 68 Indication of a flat tire 109 111 Indicator and alarm lamps see Check Control 84 Indicator lamp see Check Control 84 Individual air distribution 145 Individual settings refer to M Drive 127 Individual settings refer to Per
80. Ing 24 License plate lamp bulb re placement 206 Light alloy wheels care 218 Light control 101 Light emitting diodes LEDs 204 Lighter front 153 154 Lighter rear 155 Lighting 100 Lighting speaker 104 Lights 100 Lights and bulbs 203 Light switch 100 Load 175 Loading 174 Lock door 39 Locking unlocking via door lock 39 Locking unlocking with re mote control 37 Locking automatic 46 Locking settings 46 Locking via trunk lid 41 Lock power window 49 Locks doors and win dows 67 Low beams 100 Low beams automatic refer to High beam Assistant 102 Lower back support 54 Low Speed Assistant 78 Luggage rack see Roof mounted luggage rack 175 Lumbar support 54 M Maintenance 201 Maintenance require ments 201 Maintenance service require ments 90 Maintenance system BMW 201 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Everything from A to Z Reference Make up mirror 153 Malfunction displays see Check Control 84 Manual air distribution 145 Manual air flow 145 Manual brake refer to Parking brake 72 Manual operation door lock 39 Manual operation exterior mirrors 61 Manual operation fuel filler flap 182 Manual operation Park Dis tance Control PDC 136 Manual operation rearview camera 138 Manual operation Side View 141 Manual operation Top View 142 Manual transmission 82 Marking on approved tires 190 Massage seat front 55 Master key refe
81. LX8766S LX8766E LX8CAS LX8CAS2 MYTCAS4 Compliance statement V VY VY yy V This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions gt This device may not cause harmful inter ference and gt this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Any unauthorized modifications or changes to these devices could void the user s authority to operate this equipment Without remote control From the outside Locking from the outside Do not lock the vehicle from the outside with people inside the car as the vehicle can not be unlocked from inside without special knowledge 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 Unlock or lock the driver s door via the door lock using the integrated key refer to page 34 In some vehicle equipment versions only the driver s door can be unlocked or locked via the door lock In this case the other doors must be unlocked or locked from the inside Alarm system With some country versions the alarm system is not armed if the vehicle is locked with the integrated key In some country specific versions the alarm system is triggered when the vehicle is un locked via the door lock In order to terminate this alarm unlock vehicle with the remote contro
82. Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Controls Driving Turn signal high beams headlight flasher Turn signal Using turn signals Press the lever beyond the resistance point To switch off manually press the lever to the resistance point Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator lamp indicates that a turn signal bulb has failed Triple turn signal activation Press the lever to the resistance point The turn signal flashes three times The function can be activated or deactivated On the Control Display 1 Settings 2 Lighting 3 Triple turn signal Settings are stored for the profile currently in use Signaling briefly Press the lever to the resistance point and hold it there for as long as you want the turn signal to flash 74 High beams headlight flasher gt High beams arrow 1 gt Headlight flasher arrow 2 Washer wiper system Switching the wipers on off and brief wipe Hints Do not activate wipers if frozen to wind shield Do not switch on the wipers if they are frozen to the windshield otherwise the wiper blades and the wiper motor may be damaged lt Do not activate wipers on dry windshield Do not use the wipers if the windshield is dry as this may damage the wiper blades or cause them to become worn more quickly lt Switching on Push wiper lever up Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 The lever automat
83. Touch buttons with bare fingers Do not wear gloves or use objects The key assignment is displayed at top edge of screen Telephone Navigation ConnectedDrive Vehicle info Settings Deleting the button assignments 1 Press buttons 1 and 8 simultaneously for approx five seconds 2 OK 23 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Ataglance GEIE U E iDrive Deleting personal in the vehicle The concept Depending on the usage the vehicle saves personal data such as stored radio stations These personal data can be permanently de leted through iDrive General information Depending on the equipment package the fol lowing data can be deleted gt Personal Profile settings Stored radio stations Stored Favorites buttons Travel and computer information Music collection Navigation e g stored destinations Phone book Online data e g Favorites cookies Voice notes Login accounts VV Vv VV VV VY VV RemoteApp smartphone tethering Altogether the deletion of the data can take up to 30 minutes Functional requirement Data can only be deleted while stationary Deleting data Heed and follow the instructions on the Con trol Display Switch on the ignition Settings Open Options Delete personal data Continue OK a SS Ye 24 Entering letters and numbers General information On the Control Display 1 Turn the controller select letters o
84. Two radar sensors below the rear bumper monitor the area behind and next to the vehicle at speeds above approx 30 mph 50 km h The system indicates whether there are vehi cles in the blind spot arrow 1 or approaching from behind on the adjacent lane arrow 2 The lamp in the exterior mirror housing is dim med Before you change lanes after setting the turn signal the system issues a warning in the sit uations described above The lamp in the exterior mirror housing flashes and the steering wheel vibrates Hints Personal responsibility The system does not serve as a substi tute for the driver s personal judgment of the traffic situation Be aware of the traffic situation and the vehi cle s surroundings at all times otherwise acci dents are still possible despite all warnings lt Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Safety Controls At a glance Display Button in the vehicle Lamp in the exterior mirror housing Ma Active Blind Spot Detection Information stage The dimmed lamp in the exterior mirror hous Radar sensors ing indicates when there are vehicles in the blind spot or approaching from behind Warning If the turn signal is set while a vehicle is in the critical zone the steering wheel vibrates briefly and the lamp in the exterior mirror housing flashes brightly The warning stops when the turn signal is switched off or the other vehicle leaves the critical zone
85. UTO pro gram first Press the left or right side of the but i 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 Defrosts windows and removes condensation Press button 145 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Controls Climate control Ice and condensation are quickly removed from the windshield and the front side win dows For this purpose point the side vents onto the side windows as needed Adjust air flow with the program 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 Maximum cooling Press button MAX AIC The system is set to the lowest tem perature optimum air flow and air circulation mode Air flows out of the vents to the upper body re gion The vents need to be open for this The function is available above an external temperature of approx 32 F O C and with the engine running is indicated Adjust air flow with the program active Automatic recirculated air control recirculated air mode You may 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
86. Voice activation system 29 Integrated Owner s Manual in the vehicle Controls 34 Opening and closing 53 Adjusting 64 Transporting children safely 68 Driving 83 Displays 100 Lights 105 Safety 127 Driving stability control systems 133 Driving comfort 144 Climate control 151 Interior equipment 160 Storage compartments Driving tips 168 BMW M5 technology 170 Things to remember when driving 174 Loading 177 Saving fuel Mobility 182 Refueling 184 Fuel 186 Wheels and tires 195 Engine compartment 197 Engine oil 200 Coolant 201 Maintenance 203 Replacing components 210 Breakdown assistance 216 Care Reference 222 Technical data 224 Everything from AtoZ Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 _ Notes Notes Using this Owner s Manual Orientation The fastest way to find information on a partic ular topic is by using the index An initial overview of the vehicle is provided in the first chapter Updates made after the editorial deadline Any updates made after the editorial deadline for the Owner s Manuals are found in the ap pendix of the printed Quick Reference for the vehicle User s manual for Navigation Entertainment Communication The topics of Navigation Entertainment Com munication and the short commands of the voice activation system are described in a sep arate user s manual which is also included with the onboard literature Additional sources of informat
87. With urgent messages the added text will be automatically displayed on the Control Display Symbols Depending on the Check Control message the following functions can be selected gt Ji Owner s Manual Display additional information about the Check Control message in the Integrated Owner s Manual gt Service request Contact your service center gt Roadside Assistance Contact Roadside Assistance Hiding Check Control messages Press the onboard computer button on the turn signal lever gt Some Check Control messages are dis played continuously and are not cleared until the malfunction is eliminated If sev eral malfunctions occur at once the mes sages are displayed consecutively These messages can be faded for approx 8 seconds After this time they are dis played again automatically gt Other Check Control messages are faded automatically after approx 20 seconds Online Edition for Part no They are stored and can be displayed again later Displaying stored Check Control messages On the Control Display Vehicle info Vehicle status A Check Control Select the text message oe i Messages after trip completion Special messages displayed while driving are displayed again after the ignition is switched off Fuel gauge Vehicle tilt position may cause the display to vary Depending on the equipment version the arrow beside the fuel pump symbol sh
88. Y yyy Windows driver s side only gt Windows and upper body region If the windows are fogged over press the AUTO button on the driver s side to utilize the condensation sensor Temperature Turn the ring to set the desired temperature The automatic climate control achieves this temperature as quickly as possible if needed by using the maximum cooling or heating li dacity and then keeps it constant Do not rapidly switch between different tem perature settings Otherwise the automatic cli mate control will not have sufficient time to ad just the set temperature AUTO program AUTO Press button Air flow air distribution and tempera ture are controlled automatically Depending on the selected temperature AUTO intensity program and outside influen ces the air is directed to the windshield side windows upper body and into the footwell The cooling function refer to page 146 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 Intensity of the AUTO program With the AUTO program activated the auto matic intensity control can be changed amp Press the left or right side of the but ton decrease or increase the inten sity The selected intensity is shown on the display of the automatic climate control Air flow manual To manually adjust air flow turn off A
89. YY 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 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 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Loading Drivingtips tips Load FECC lt Max Load hih Co Max toad hihih oe 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 Stowing cargo 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 Donot stack cargo above the top edge of the backrests Securing cargo Lashing eyes in the trunk To secure the cargo there are four lashing eyes in the cargo area Securing cargo Securing cargo Stow and secure the cargo as described otherwise it may present a danger to the occu pants e g during braking and evasive maneu vers gt Smaller and lighte
90. al judgment of the traffic situation Be aware of the traffic situation and the vehi cle s surroundings at all times otherwise acci dents are still possible despite all warnings lt Adapting your speed and driving style The displays and warnings of the system do not relieve the driver of the responsibility to adapt his or her driving speed and style to the traffic conditions Be alert Due to system limitations warnings may be not issued at all or may be issued late or improperly Therefore always be alert and ready to intervene otherwise there is the risk of an accident lt Tow starting and towing For tow starting or towing switch off the Intelligent Safety systems otherwise malfunc tions of the individual braking systems might lead to accidents lt At a glance Button in the vehicle Intelligent Safety button Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Safety Controls Camera AA war 2 a ae The camera is found near the interior rearview mirror Keep the windshield in the area behind the in terior rearview mirror clean and clear Switching on off Switching on automatically The system is automatically active after every driving off Switch off y Press button the systems are turned Mm off The LED goes out Press button the systems are turned on The LED lights up Warning with braking function Display If a collision with a person
91. amiliar with the statutory guide lines have any work on the vehicle performed only by a service center If work is not carried out properly there is a danger of subsequent damage and related safety hazards lt 195 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Mobility Engine compartment Never reach into the engine compart Closing the hood ment Hood open when driving Never reach into spaces or gaps in the engine compartment otherwise there is a risk of in jury e g from rotating or hot parts If you see any signs that the hood is not completely closed while driving pull over im mediately and close it securely lt Danger of injury when the hood is open Danger of jamming There is a danger of injury from protrud Mak that the closi th of the ing parts when the hood is open lt Se ee hood is clear otherwise injuries may result lt 1 Pull the lever Let the hood drop from a height of approx 16 2 Press the release handle and open the in 40 cm and push down on it to lock it fully hood The hood must audibly engage on both sides 196 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Engine oil Mobility Engine oll Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard country specific and optional features offered with the series It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car e g due to the selected options or country ve
92. approx 2 5 bar if gt While the tire is being filled with sealant the mag tire inflation pressure may sporadically reach approx 5 bar Do not reel off the compressor at this point 6 With the compressor switched off insert If a tire inflation pressure of 2 bar is not the plug into the power socket inside the reached vehicle Switch off the compressor y 2 Unscrew the filling hose from the wheel l 3 Drive 33 ft 10 m forward and back to dis tribute the sealant in the tire D 1 Ny w AA 4 Inflate the tire again using the compressor gt G If a tire inflation pressure of 2 bar cannot be o reached contact your service center Stowing the Mobility System 1 Unscrew the filling hose of the sealant con tainer from the wheel 2 Unscrew the connection hose of the com pressor from the sealant container 3 Connect the filling hose of the sealant con tainer previously connected to the tire valve with the available connector on the sealant container 193 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Mobility Wheels and tires This prevents leftover sealant from escap ing from the container 4 Wrap the empty sealant container in suita ble material to avoid dirtying the cargo area 5 Stow the Mobility System back in the vehi cle Distributing the sealant Immediately drive approx 5 miles 10 km to en sure that the sealant is evenly distributed in the tire Do not exceed a speed
93. asonic measuring might not function under the following circumstances Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Driving comfort Controls gt For small children and animals For persons with certain clothing e g coats gt With external interference of the ultra sound e g from passing vehicles or loud machines gt When sensors are dirty iced over dam aged or out of position gt Under certain weather conditions such as high relative humidity rain snowfall ex treme heat or strong wind gt With tow bars and trailer couplings of other vehicles With thin or wedge shaped objects With moving objects gt With elevated protruding objects such as ledges or cargo gt With objects with corners and sharp edges With objects with a fine surface structure such as fences gt For objects with porous surfaces Low objects already displayed e g curbs can move into the blind area of the sensors before or after a continuous tone sounds 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 with ice When sensors are covered in snow On rough road surfaces On uneven surfaces such as speed bumps gt In large buildings with right angles and smooth walls e g in underground ga rages gt In automatic car washes gt Throu
94. ate 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 they can clog the windshield washer nozzles Recommended minimum fill quantity 0 2 US gal 1 liter M double clutch transmission with Drivelogic General information The M double clutch transmission with Drive logic is an automatic shift transmission with two clutches and partial transmissions in which the gears can be changed without interrupting the tractive force The operation is via the selector lever or two shift paddles on the steering wheel Functions gt Drive mode or Sequential mode gt Various drive programs Drivelogic Upshifting display Shift point indicator re fer to page 99 gt Automatic downshifting and protection from misshifting even in sequential mode Launch Control gt Low Speed Assistant Selector lever selector lever positions Ata glance R reverse gear N neutral s Center position forward position manual upshifting manual downshifting D S reel between drive mode and sequen tial mode Engaging a selector lever position Press on the brake pedal and pull or push the selector lever in the corresponding direction As soon as the selector lever is released it re verts to the center position In position R the selector lever locks The engaged selector lever position is dis pl
95. ated 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 might get injured or objects damaged when the seat is moved back lt The adjustment procedure is interrupted gt When a seat position reel is pressed gt When a button of the seat mirror and steering wheel memory is pressed briefly Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Opening and closing Controls Activating the setting 1 Settings 2 Doors key 3 Last seat position autom Alarm system The concept When the vehicle is locked the vehicle alarm system responds to gt Opening a door the hood or the trunk lid gt Movements in the interior gt Changes in the vehicle tilt e g during at tempts at stealing a wheel or when towing the car gt Disconnected battery voltage The alarm system briefly signals tampering gt By sounding an acoustic alarm gt By switching on the hazard warning sys tem gt By flashing the daytime running lights Arming and disarming the alarm system When you unlock or lock the vehicle either with the remote control Comfort Access or at the door lock the alarm system is disarmed or armed at the same time Door lock and armed alarm system Unlocking via the door lock will trigger the alarm on some country specific versions Trunk lid and armed alarm system The trunk lid ca
96. ator and let the vehicle roll The flow of fuel is interrupted while coasting Switch off the engine during longer stops Switch off the engine during longer stops e g at traffic lights railroad crossings or in traffic congestion Auto Start Stop function The Auto Start Stop function of your vehicle automatically switches off the engine during a stop If the engine is switched off and then restarted rather than leaving the engine running con stantly fuel consumption and emissions are reduced Savings can begin within a few sec onds of switching off the engine In addition fuel consumption is also deter mined by other factors such as driving style 178 road conditions maintenance or environmental factors Switch off any functions that are not currently needed Functions such as seat heating and the rear window defroster require a lot of energy and reduce the range especially in city and stop and go traffic Reel off these functions if they are not needed Have maintenance carried out Have vehicles maintained regularly to achieve optimal vehicle efficiency and operating life The maintenance should be carried out by your service center Also note the BMW Maintenance System refer to page 201 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Saving fuel i ee tips 179 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Witeleiiiavam Refueling Refueling Vehicle fe
97. atures and options This chapter describes all standard country specific and optional features offered with the series It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car e g due to the selected options or country versions This also applies to safety related functions and systems The respectively applicable country provisions must be observed when using the respective features and systems Hints Observe the fuel recommendation refer to page 184 prior to refueling Refuel promptly Refuel no later than at a range of 30 miles 50 km or engine operation might fail and damage might occur lt Fuel lid Opening 1 Briefly press the rear edge of the fuel filler flap 182 2 Turn the tank lid counterclockwise 3 Place the tank lid in the bracket attached to the fuel filler flap Closing 1 Fit the lid and turn it clockwise until you clearly hear a click 2 Close the fuel filler flap Do not pinch the retaining strap Do not pinch the retaining strap attached to the lid otherwise the lid cannot be closed properly and fuel vapors can escape Manually unlocking fuel filler flap In the event of an electrical malfunction e g The release is located in the trunk Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Refueling Mobility Pull the green knob with the fuel pump symbol This releases the fuel filler flap Observe the following when refueling The
98. ayed in the instrument cluster and on the se lector lever If a selector lever position is engaged the vehi cle may start rolling after the brake is released e g on downhill slopes Thus drive off immedi ately after releasing the brake 11 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Controls Driving Use the Slow Speed Assistant for maneuver ing and during stop and go traffic Low Speed Assistant The Low Speed Assistant gives assistance at very low speeds The vehicle moves at walking speed This can also be used for rocking the vehicle in the snow To do this reel between reverse gear and forward gear without stepping on the brakes in the process Activating 1 Engage a driving position 2 Briefly tap the accelerator pedal The vehicle rolls at minimum speed This is possible in 1st and 2nd gear and in re verse gear Overheating Do not ride the brake otherwise the transmission may overheat Deactivating Apply the brakes until the vehicle comes to a stop Flashing display on the selector lever of the double clutch transmission The actually engaged transmission position can deviate from the selector lever position in some situations The display in the selector lever flashes Observe the display in the instrument cluster refer to page 79 in these cases D Drive mode In Drive mode all forward gears are automati cally changed Kickdown for maximum acceleration e g
99. b 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 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Safety Controls that prevent the TPMS from functioning prop erly Always check the TPMS malfunction tell tale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly FTM Flat Tire Monitor The concept The system detects tire inflation pressure loss on the basis of rotation speed differences be tween the individual wheels while driving In the event of a tire inflation pressure loss the diameter and therefore the rotational soeed of the corresponding wheel changes This will be detected and reported as a flat tire The system does not measure the actual infla tion pressure in the tires Functional requirements The system must have been initialized when the tire inflation pressure was correct other wise reliable flagging of a flat tire is not as sured Initialize the system after each correc tion of the tire inflation pressure and after every tire or wheel change Status display The current status of the Flat Tire Monit
100. back of the head 57 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Controls Adjusting 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 Reduced protective function gt Do not use seat or head restraint covers gt Do not hang objects e g clothes hangers on the head restraints gt Only attach accessories approved by BMW to the seat or head restraint Otherwise the protective function of the active head restraint will be impaired and the per sonal safety of the occupants will be endan gered lt Wear and tear after accidents or when dam aged otherwise Have the active headrest checked and if needed replaced Adjusting the height Adjusting electrically 58 Distance to the back of the head manual head restraints KT pain is K gt Forward by pulling gt Back press the button and push the head restraint toward the rear Distance to the back of the head electrical head restraints The head restraint is automatically reposi tioned when the shoulder support is adjusted Adjusting the side extensions Fold forward for increased lateral support in the resting position Removing The head restraints cannot be removed Rear head restraints Correctly adjusted head restraint A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the risk of injury to cer
101. be observed when using the respective features and systems Overview 1 Rear fog lights 2 Depending on the equipment automatic headlight control Adaptive Light Control High beam Assistant Welcome lights Daytime running lights 3 Lights off daytime running lights 4 Parking lights daytime running lights 5 Depending on the equipment low beams welcome lights High beam Assistant 6 Instrument lighting Parking lights low beams headlight control General information Position of switch 0 D 26 100 If the driver door is opened with the ignition switched off the exterior lighting is automati cally switched off at these switch settings Parking lights Position of switch D QE the vehicle s lights light up on all sides e g for parking Do not use the parking lights for extended pe riods otherwise they might drain the battery and it would then be impossible to start the en gine When parking it is preferable to switch on the one sided roadside parking lights refer to page 101 Low beams Position of switch ZD with the ignition switched on the low beams light up Welcome lights When parking the vehicle leave the switch in position ZD or 40 the parking and interior lights light up briefly when the vehicle is un locked Activating deactivating On the Control Display 1 Settings 2 Lighting 3 Welcome lights Settings are stored for the profile currently in use Headlight
102. c cli mate control 146 System states of dynamic driving 90 Tachometer 87 Tail and brake lights 206 Tail lights 206 Tail lights bulb replace ment 206 Technical changes refer to Safety 7 Technical data 222 Technology BMW M 168 Telephone see user s manual for Navigation Entertain ment and Communication Temperature automatic cli mate control 145 Temperature display for ex ternal temperature 88 Temperature engine oil 87 Terminal starting aid 212 Text message supplemen tary 87 Theft alarm system refer to Alarm system 47 Thermal camera see Night Vision 118 Through loading system 156 Tilt alarm sensor 47 Time of arrival 94 Tire damage 189 Tire identification marks 187 Tire inflation pressure 186 Tire inflation pressure moni tor refer to FTM 111 Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 108 Tires changing 190 Tire sealant 191 231 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Reference Everything from A to Z Tires everything on wheels and tires 186 Tire tread 189 Tone see user s manual for Navigation Entertainment and Communication Tool 203 Top View 141 Total vehicle weight 222 Touchpad 21 Tow fitting 214 Towing 213 Tow lug see Tow fitting 214 Tow starting 213 Tow truck 213 TPM Tire Pressure Moni tor 108 Transmission manual trans mission 82 Transporting children safely 64 Tread tires 189 Trip computer 95 Triple turn signal activa tion 74 Tri
103. can cause the ve hicle to brake harder This interrupts automatic braking Destepping on the gas pedal also in terrupts automatic braking 125 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Controls Safety After coming to a halt the brake is released automatically Secure the vehicle against roll ing 126 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Driving stability control systems Controls Driving stability control systems Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard country specific and optional features offered with the series It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car e g due to the selected options or country versions This also applies to safety related functions and systems The respectively applicable country provisions must be observed when using the respective features and systems Antilock Brake System ABS ABS prevents locking of the wheels during braking The vehicle contains its steering power 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 greatest possible braking force boost It reduces the braking dis tance to a minimum during emergency stop This system utilizes all of the benefits provided by ABS Do not reduce the pressure on the brake pedal
104. can lead to Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Wheels and tires Mobility sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades Band A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum re quired by law Temperature grade for this tire The temperature grade for this tire is es tablished for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded Excessive speed underinfla tion or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure If necessary have the vehicle towed lt 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 tire 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
105. ces to the 12 volt socket in the vehicle Do not connect battery chargers to the fac tory installed 12 volt sockets in the vehicle as this may damage the vehicle battery due to an increased power consumption lt Starting aid terminals In the vehicle only charge the battery via the starting aid terminals refer to page 212 in the engine compartment with the engine off Power failure After a temporary power loss some equipment needs to be newly initialized or individual set tings updated e g gt Seat mirror and steering wheel memory store the positions again gt Time update Date update Glass sunroof initialize the system refer to page 51 Disposing of old batteries Ry Have old batteries disposed of by your service center or bring them to a recy cling center Maintain the battery in an upright position for transport and storage Secure the battery so that it does not tip over during transport Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Replacing components Mobility Fuses Hints Replacing fuses Never attempt to repair a blown fuse and do not replace a defective fuse with a substi tute of another color or amperage rating this could lead to a circuit overload ultimately re sulting in a fire in the vehicle Plastic tweezers and information on the fuse types and locations are stored in the fuse box in the trunk In the glove compartment Push the handle up a
106. cker switch while the system is in terrupted When the system is switched on the current speed is maintained and stored as the desired speed 134 This is displayed refer to page 134 in the speedometer and briefly in the instrument cluster When cruise control is maintained or stored DSC Dynamic Stability Control will be turned on if needed Changing the speed 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 when the road is clear gt Each time the rocker switch is pressed to the point of resistance the desired speed increases or decreases by approx 1 mph 1 km h gt Each time the rocker switch is pressed past the point of resistance the desired speed increases or decreases by a maxi mum of 5 mph 10 km h The maximum speed that can be set de pends on the vehicle gt Pressing the rocker switch to the resist ance point and holding it accelerates or de celerates the vehicle without requiring pressure on the accelerator pedal After the rocker switch is released the ve hicle maintains its final speed Pressing the switch beyond the resistance point causes the vehicle to accelerate more rapidly Resuming the desired speed RES Press button The stored speed is reached and maintained Displays in the instrument cluster Indicator lamp Depending on how the vehicle is equip
107. courtesy delay feature The low beams stay lit for a short while after the radio ready state is switched off if the lights are turned off and the headlight flasher is switched on Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Lights Controls Setting the duration On the Control Display Settings Lighting Pathway lighting p p Set length of time Settings are stored for the profile currently in use Automatic headlight control Position of switch 2 the low beams are acti vated and off automatically e g in tunnels in twilight or if there is precipitation The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up When emerging from a tunnel during the day the low beams are not switched off immedi ately but instead only after approx 2 minutes A blue sky with the sun low on the horizon can cause the lights to be switched on Personal responsibility The automatic headlight control cannot serve as a Substitute for your personal judg ment in determining when to turn the lights on in response to ambient lighting conditions E g the sensors are unable to detect fog or hazy weather To avoid safety risks under these conditions you should always switch on the lights manually lt Daytime running lights With the ignition switched on the daytime run ning lights light up in position 0 D Q or 40 After the ignition is switched off the park ing lights light up in position DQE
108. covers Do not remove the covers and never stare into the unfiltered light for several hours otherwise irritation of the retina could result lt Headlight glass Condensation can form on the inside of the ex ternal lights in cool or humid weather When driving with the light switched on the conden sation evaporates after a short time The head light glass does not need to be changed If the headlights 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 Headlight setting The headlight adjustments can be affected by changing lights and bulbs Have the head lights settings checked and corrected by serv ice after a replacement Front lights bulb replacement Xenon headlights At a glance Corner illuminating lights Parking lamp daytime running lights Low beams high beams mh WON Turn signal Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Replacing components Mobility Hints Because of the long life of these bulbs the likelihood of failure is very low Switching the lights on and off frequently shortens their life Do not perform work bulb replacement on xenon headlights 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 a danger of fatal injuries if work is carried out imprope
109. ctions and systems The respectively applicable country provisions must be observed when using the respective features and systems The concept The iDrive combines the functions of many switches Thus these functions can be oper ated 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 traffic never attempt to use the controls or enter information unless traffic and road conditions allow it lt Control elements at a glance Control elements 1 Control Display 2 Controller with buttons and depending on the equipment version with touchpad 18 Control Display Hints gt Toclean the Control Display follow the care instructions gt Do not place objects close to the Control Display otherwise the Control Display can be damaged gt Inthe case of very high temperatures on the Control Display e g due to intense so lar radiation the brightness may be re duced down to complete deactivation Once the temperature is reduced e g through shadow or climate control system the normal functions are re established Switching on 1 Switch on the ignition 2 Press the controller Switch off Press button 2 Turn off control display got Options EY Split screen Tum off control display Profile settings Display Owner s Manual Reset current profile Rename current profile
110. ctivated the auto matic intensity control can be changed Press the left or right side of the but ton decrease or increase the inten sity The selected intensity is shown on the display of the automatic climate control Temperature The automatic climate control achieves this temperature as quickly as possible if needed by using the maximum cooling or heating ca pacity and then keeps it constant Turn the ring to set the desired temperature Do not rapidly switch between different tem perature settings The automatic climate con trol will not have sufficient time to adjust the set temperature Manual air distribution The air distribution can be adjusted to individ ual needs Maw Press button repeatedly to select a a 4 program gt Upper body region gt Upper body region and footwell gt Footwell Air flow manual To manually adjust air flow turn off AUTO pro gram first amp Press the left or right side of the but i ton decrease or increase air flow The selected air flow is shown on the display of the automatic climate control Switching the system on off Switch off Press and hold the left button Switching on Press any button except gt Left side of Air volume button gt Seat heating Maximum cooling Press button MAX A C The system is set to the lowest tem perature maximum air flow and air circulation mode Air flows out of the
111. d 1 Switch on the ignition 2 Push wiper lever down Wipers move to their resting position and are ready again for operation Washer fluid Hints Antifreeze for washer fluid Antifreeze is flammable and can cause injury if it is used incorrectly Therefore keep it away from possible sources of ignition Only keep it in the closed original container and inaccessible to children Follow the notes and instructions on the con tainer United States The washer fluid mixture ratio is regulated by the U S EPA and 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 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 a danger of fire and a risk to personal safety if the fluid is spilled Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Driving Controls Washer fluid reservoir All washer nozzles are supplied from one res ervoir Fill with a mixture of windshield washer con centrate and tap water and if required with a washer antifreeze according to the manufac turer s recommendations Mix the washer fluid before adding to find the right mixture Do not add windshield washer concentr
112. dependable Unlocking and locking Lights Climate control Radio Instrument cluster Programmable memory buttons Volumes tone Control Display Navigation Park Distance Control PDC Rearview camera Side View Head up Display M Drive configurations VV VV VV VV VV VV VV VV VV Driver s seat position exterior mirror posi tion steering wheel position Cruise control Intelligent Safety Active Blind Spot Detection VV VV Night vision 36 Profile management Opening profiles Regardless of the remote control in use a dif ferent profile may be activated Settings Profiles Select a profile V OO N gt All settings stored in the called up profile are automatically applied gt The called up profile is assigned to the re mote control being used at the time gt Ifthe profile is already assigned to a differ ent remote control this profile will apply to both remote controls It cannot be differen tiated anymore between the settings for the two remote controls Renaming profiles A personal name can be assigned to every pro file to avoid confusion between the profiles Settings Profiles Options a a Rename current profile Resetting profiles The settings of the active profile are reset to their default values Settings Profiles Options o ee Reset current profile Exporting profiles Most settings of the active profile can be ex ported
113. 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 108 Tire Pressure Monitor TPM The concept The system monitors tire inflation pressure in the four mounted tires The system warns you if there is a significant loss of pressure in one or more tires For this purpose sensors in the tire valves measure the tire inflation pressure and tire temperature Hints Tire damage due to external factors Sudden tire damage caused by external circumstances cannot be recognized in ad vance With use of the system observe further infor mation found under Tire inflation pressure re fer to page 186 Functional requirements The system must have been reset with the correct tire inflation pressure otherwise relia ble signaling of tire inflation pressure loss is not assured Reset the system after each adjustment of the tire inflation pressure and after every tire or wheel change Always use wheels with TPM electronics to ensure that the system will operate properly Status display The current status of the Tire Pressure Moni tor TPM can be displayed on the Control Dis play e g whether or not the TPM is active On the Control Display 1 Vehicle info 2 Vehicle status 3 1 Tire Pressure Monitor TPM The status is display
114. duce your speed and stop cautiously Avoid sudden braking and steering maneuvers Illuminated the Tire Pressure Monitor signals a loss of tire inflation pressure in a tire Flashing and then continuously illuminated no flat tire or loss of tire inflation pressure can be detected gt Interference through systems or devices with the same radio frequency after leav ing the area of the interference the system automatically becomes active again gt TPM could not conclude the reset perform the reset of the system again gt A wheel without TPM electronics is fitted have the service center check it if needed gt Malfunction have the system checked by your service center 85 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Controls Displays For more information see Tire Pressure Moni tor refer to page 108 Steering system Steering system in some cases defec e tive Have the steering system checked by the service center Engine functions Have the vehicle checked by the serv ice center For additional information refer to On board Diagnostics socket refer to page 202 Lane departure warning System is switched on and under cer B7 lt N tain circumstances warns if a detected lane is left without flashing beforehand For additional information refer to Lane depar ture warning refer to page 121 Green lights Turn signal Turn signal on Unusually rapid flashing
115. e Sudden serious tire damage caused by external circumstances cannot be recognized in advance 111 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Controls Safety A natural even tire inflation pressure loss in all four tires will not be recognized 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 on a snowy or slippery road surface gt Sporty driving style spinning traction wheels high lateral acceleration drifting gt When driving with snow chains Intelligent Safety The concept Intelligent Safety enables central operation of the driver assistance system Depending on how the vehicle is equipped In telligent Safety consists of one or more sys tems that can help prevent a imminent colli sion These systems are active automatically every time the engine is started using the Start Stop button gt Front end collision warning with City Brak ing function refer to page 113 gt Pedestrian warning refer to page 115 Hints Personal responsibility The system does not serve as a substi tute for the driver s personal judgment of the traffic situation Be aware of the traffic situation and the vehi cle s surroundings at all times otherwise acci dents are still possible despite all warnings lt Adapting your speed and driving style
116. e detection range gt Pedestrians having a body size less than 32 in 80 cm Functional limitations The system may not be fully functional or may not be available in the following situations gt In heavy fog rain sprayed water or snow fall gt In tight curves If the driving stability control systems are deactivated e g DSC OFF 117 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Controls Safety gt If the camera viewing field or the front windshield are dirty or covered 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 gt If there is constant blinding effects be cause of oncoming light e g from the sun low in the sky gt When it is dark outside Night Vision with Pedestrian and Animal Detection The concept Night Vision with pedestrian and animal detec tion is a night vision system An infrared camera scans the area in front of the vehicle and issues a warning if it detects pedestrians and animals on the street Warm objects that are similar in shape to human be ings or animals are detected by the system If necessary the heat image can be displayed on the Control Display Heat image The image shows the heat radiated by objects in the field of view of the camera Warm objects have a light appearance and cold objects a dark appearance The ability t
117. e discs and pads In this way braking efficiency will be available when you need it Hills Avoid stressing the brakes Avoid placing excessive stress on the brake system Light but consistent brake pres sure can lead to high temperatures brakes wearing out and possibly even brake failure Do not drive in neutral Do not drive in neutral or with the engine stopped as doing so disables engine braking In addition steering and brake assist are un available with the engine stopped Drive long or steep downhill gradients in the gear that requires least braking efforts Other wise the brakes may overheat and reduce brake efficiency Manual transmission You can increase the engine s braking effect by shifting down going all the way to first gear if needed M double clutch transmission You can increase the engine s braking effect by shifting down in sequential mode refer to page 78 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Things to remember when driving BIOLA Bi es Brake disc corrosion Brake disc corrosion and contamination of the brake pads are favored by gt Low mileage gt Extended periods when the vehicle is not used at all gt Infrequent use of the brakes Corrosion will built up when the maximum pressure applied to the brake pads during braking Is not reached thus discs don t get cleaned Corrosion buildup on the brake discs will cause a pulsating effect on the brake
118. e front passenger seat see Children lt Malfunction of the automatic deactivation system When transporting older children and adults the front seat passenger airbags may be deac tivated in certain sitting positions In this case the indicator lamp for the front seat passenger airbags lights up In this case change the sitting position so that the front seat 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 enable correct recognition of the occupied seat cushion gt Do not attach covers cushions ball mats or other items to the front passenger seat unless they are specifically recommended by your vehicle s manufacturer gt Do not place any electronic devices on the passenger Seat if a child restraint system is to be installed on it gt Do not place objects under the seat that could press against the seat from below gt No moisture in or on the seat Indicator lamp for the front seat passenger airbags The indicator lamp for the front seat passen ger airbags indicates the operating state of the front seat passenger airbags The lamp indicates whether the airbags are ei ther activated or deactivated gt The indicator lamp lights up when a child is properly seated in a child restraint fix ing system or when the seat is empty The airbags on the front passenger side are not activated gt The i
119. e steering angle or the use of turn signals When driving in reverse the turning lights may be automatically switched on regardless of the steering angle Self leveling headlights The self leveling headlights 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 High beam Assistant The concept When the low beams are activated this system automatically switches the high beams on and off or suppresses the light in the areas that blind oncoming traffic The procedure is con trolled by a camera on the front of the interior rearview mirror The assistant ensures that the high beams are activated whenever the traffic situation allows The driver can intervene at any time and switch the high beams non and off as usual 102 Note Personal responsibility The High beam Assistant cannot serve as a substitute for the driver s personal judg ment of when to use the high beams There fore manually reel off the high beams in situa tions where required to avoid a safety risk lt Activating 1 Depending on the equipment turn the light switch into position ZD or 2 2 Press button on the turn signal lever ar row The indicator lamp in the instrument A cluster lights u
120. e the remote control with you when leaving the vehicle so that children cannot use the lighter and burn themselves Replace the cover after use Reinsert the lighter or socket cover after use otherwise objects may get into the lighter socket or fixture and cause a short circuit lt Rear Opening Press on the cover Emptying Take out the insert Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Interior equipment Controls Lighter Push in the lighter The lighter can be removed as soon as it pops back out Danger of burns Only hold the hot lighter by its knob oth erwise there is a danger of getting burned Take the remote control with you when leaving the vehicle so that children cannot use the lighter and burn themselves lt 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 lt Connecting electrical devices Hints Do not connect charging devices to the 12 volt socket in the vehicle Do not connect battery chargers to the fac tory installed 12 volt sockets in the vehicle as this may damage the vehicle battery due to an increased power consumption lt Replace the cover after use Reinsert the lighter or socket cover after use otherwise objects may get into the lighter socket or fixture and cause a short circuit lt Sockets General information The
121. eading Tire infla tion specifications the sentence begin ning Tire inflation pressure specifications apply to approved tire sizes should be disregarded At page 190 under the heading Mount ing the paragraph beginning Have mounting and balancing should be dis regarded and the following text should be read in lieu thereof BMW recommends that you have mounting and balancing per formed by your service center or a tire mounting specialist At page 190 under the heading Approved wheels and tires the term Approved should be disregarded and in lieu thereof the term Recommended should be read in its place In addition the text of that sec tion should be disregarded and the follow ing text should be read in lieu thereof The manufacturer of your vehicle strongly suggests that you use wheels and tires that have been recommended by the vehicle manufacturer for your vehicle type other wise for example despite having the same official size ratings variations can lead to body contact and with it the risk of severe accidents The manufacturer of your vehicle does not evaluate non recommended wheels and tires to determine if they are suitable for use on your vehicle At page 194 under the heading Snow Chains the text should be disregarded and To 16 17 18 the following text should be read in lieu thereof Only certain types of fine li
122. eak in do not use the Launch Con trol refer to page 80 Engine transmission and axle drive Up to 1 200 miles 2 000 km Drive at varying engine and road speeds but do not exceed 5 500 rpm and 106 mph 170 km h Avoid full load or kickdown under all circum stances At 1 200 miles 2 000 km Have drive in checkup maintenance per formed From 1 200 miles 2 000 km to 3 100 miles 5 000 km The engine and road speed can gradually be increased to a constant speed of 137 mph 220 km h 170 Use the maximum speed of 155 mph 250 km h only briefly e g when passing Tires Tire traction is not optimal due to manufactur ing circumstances when tires are brand new they achieve their full traction potential after a break in time Drive conservatively for the first 200 miles 300 km Brake system M Compound brakes require an initial break in period of approx 300 miles 500 km to achieve optimal performance between brake discs and brake pads Drive moderately during this break in period M carbon ceramic brakes require an initial break in period of approx 600 miles 1 000 km to achieve optimal performance between brake discs and brake pads Drive moderately during this break in period Clutch The function of the clutch reaches its optimal level only after a distance driven of approx 300 miles 500 km During this break in period engage the clutch gently Following part replacement The same break in procedur
123. eaning and care products for vehicles with matte finish Suitable care products for matte finishes are available from the service center 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 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 upholstery is very dirty e g with beverage stains use a soft sponge or microfiber cloth with a suitable interior cleaner Clean the upholstery down to the seams using large sweeping motions Avoid rubbing the 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 218 Caring for special components Light alloy wheels When cleaning the vehicle use only neutral wheel cleaners having a pH value from 5 to 9 Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or steam
124. eating posi tion 3 Fold the lever back Power steering wheel adjustment Photocells are used for control gt Inthe mirror glass gt On the back of the mirror Functional requirement For proper operation The steering wheel can be adjusted in four di gt Keep the photocells clean rections gt Do not cover the area between the inside rearview mirror and the windshield Storing the position Seat mirror and steering wheel memory refer to page 59 62 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Adjusting Controls Steering wheel heating EJ Press button gt On the LED lights up gt Off the LED goes out If the trip is resumed within approx 15 min steering wheel heating is automatically acti vated again 63 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Controls Transporting children safely Transporting children safely Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard country specific and optional features offered with the series It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car e g due to 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 Tra
125. eave it in the cargo area otherwise the re mote control is locked inside the vehicle when the trunk lid is closed lt Manual operation In the event of an electrical fault manually op erate the unlocked trunk lid slowly and smoothly To close it completely push the trunk lid down lightly It is closed automatically Keep the closing path clear Make sure that the closing path is clear otherwise injuries may result lt Locking separately The trunk lid can be locked separately using the switch in the center armrest If the center Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Opening and closing Controls arm rest is locked the trunk lid cannot be opened gt Trunk lid secured arrow 1 gt Trunk lid not secured ar row 2 a S ib t Slide the switch into the arrow 1 position This secures the trunk lid and disconnects it from the central locking system This is beneficial when the vehicle is parked using valet service The infrared remote con trol can be handed out without the key Emergency unlocking Pull the handle inside the cargo area The trunk lid unlocks Comfort Access The concept The vehicle can be accessed without activat ing the remote control All you need to do is to have the remote con trol with you such as in your pants pocket The vehicle automatically detects the remote control when it is in close proximity or in the car s interior Comfort Access su
126. ecial knowledge The driver s door must be closed 2 Press button on the remote control All doors the tailgate and the fuel filler flap are being locked Anti theft protection is switched on It pre vents the doors from being unlocked using the lock buttons or the door openers The alarm system refer to page 47 is armed Switching on interior lights and courtesy lights Press button on the remote control with the vehicle locked This function is not available if the interior lamps were switched off manually If the button is pressed again within 10 sec onds after vehicle was locked the interior mo tion sensor and tilt alarm sensor of the anti theft warning system refer to page 48 are turned off After locking wait 10 seconds be fore pressing the button again Panic mode You can trigger the alarm system if you find yourself in a dangerous situation d Press button on the remote control for at least 3 seconds To reel off the alarm press any button 38 Opening the trunk lid p Press button on the remote control for approx 1 second The trunk lid opens regardless of whether the vehicle was previously locked or unlocked During opening the trunk lid pivots back and up Ensure that adequate clearance is available before opening Depending on the features and the country version it is also possible to have door un locked Create the settings refer to page 46 If the doors w
127. ected movement of the seat or steering wheel could result in an acci dent lt 59 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Controls Adjusting Keep the movement area unobstructed When changing the seat position keep the seat s area of movement unobstructed otherwise people might get injured or objects damaged lt At a glance Front Storing 1 Switch on the ignition 2 Set the desired position a Press button The LED in the but ton lights up 4 Press selected button 1 or 2 while the LED is lit The LED goes out If the SET button is pressed accidentally Press button again The LED goes out SET Calling up settings Comfort function 1 Open the driver s door 2 Switch off the ignition 3 Briefly press the desired button 1 or 2 The corresponding seat position is performed automatically The procedure stops when a reel for adjusting the seat or one of the buttons is pressed Safety mode 1 Close the driver s door or reel on the igni tion 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 calling up stored seat posi tions is deactivated to save battery power To reactivate calling up of a seat position gt Open or close the door or trunk lid gt Press a button on the remote control gt Press the Start Stop button Mirrors Ext
128. ecuring the trunk lid refer to page 42 34 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Opening and closing Controls Replacing the battery gt Interference of radio transmission by charger while charging items such as mo bile devices in the vehicle A Check Control message is displayed if an at tempt is made to switch on the ignition or start the engine Starting the engine with emergency detection of the remote control p 1 Remove integrated key from remote con trol 2 Push in the catch with the key arrow 1 3 Remove the cover of the battery compart ment arrow 2 4 Insert a battery of the same type with the positive side facing up Y f 5 Press the cover closed M double clutch transmission if a correspond ing Check Control message appears hold the remote control as shown against the marked area on the steering column and press the Start Stop button within 10 seconds while Ay Take the used battery to a recycling center or to your service center New remote controls pressing the brake New remote controls are available from the Manual transmission if a corresponding Check service center Control message appears hold the remote control as shown against the marked area on Loss of the remote controls the steering column and press the Start Stop Lost remote controls can be disabled by your button within 10 seconds while pressing the service center clutch pedal If the remote cont
129. ed Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Safety Controls Status control display Tire and system status are indicated by the color of the wheels and a text message on the Control Display All wheels green System is active and will issue a warning rela tive to the tire inflation pressures stored during the last reset One wheel is yellow A flat tire or major drop in inflation pressure in the indicated tire All wheels are yellow A flat tire or major drop in inflation pressure in several tires Wheels gray The system cannot detect a flat tire Reasons for this may be gt The system is being reset gt Malfunction Status information The status control display additionally shows the current tire inflation pressures and de pending on the model tire temperatures It shows the actual values read they may vary depending on driving style or weather condi tions Carry out reset Reset the system after each adjustment of the tire inflation pressure and after every tire or wheel change On the Control Display and on the vehicle 1 Vehicle info 2 Vehicle status 3 Perform reset 4 Start the engine do not drive off 5 Reset tire inflation pressure 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 set tire inflation pressures are accepted as reference values
130. ed by the system manufacturer otherwise the protec tive effect can be lost lt Ensuring the stability of the child seat When installing child restraint systems make sure that the child seat is securely fas tened to the backrest of the seat Angle and headrest of the backrest might need to be ad justed or possibly be removed Make sure that all backrests are securely locked Otherwise the stability of the child seat can be affected and there is an increased risk of injury because Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Transporting children safely Controls of unexpected movement of the seat back rest lt On the front passenger seat Deactivating airbags Deactivating the front seat passenger airbags If a child restraint system is used in the front passenger seat deactivate the front seat pas senger airbags otherwise there is an in creased risk of injury to the child when the air bags are activated even with a child restraint system lt After installing a child restraint system in the front passenger seat make sure that the front knee and side airbags on the front passenger side are deactivated Deactivate the front seat passenger airbags automatically refer to page 107 Seat position and height Before installing a child restraint system move the front passenger seat as far back as possi ble and bring it up to medium height to obtain the best possible position for the belt and to
131. ed lift bar or on a flat bed Do not lift the vehicle Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or body and chassis parts otherwise damage may result M double clutch 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 213 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Mobility Breakdown assistance 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 tow fitting located in the front only for po sitioning the vehicle Towing other vehicles Hints 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 s re sponse lt Attaching the tow bar tow rope correctly Attach the tow bar or tow rope to the tow fitting connecting it to other vehicle parts may cause damage gt Switch on the hazard warning system de pending on local regulations gt Ifthe electrical system has failed clearly identify the vehicle being towed by placing a sign or a warning triangle in the rear win dow Tow bar The tow fittings used should be on the same side on both vehicles 214 Should
132. ems gt During daytime Pedestrian warning with city braking function refer to page 115 gt At night Night vision refer to page 118 Pedestrian warning with city braking function The concept The ystem can help prevent accidents with pe destrians 115 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Controls Safety The system issues a warning in the city driving speed area if there is imminent danger of a col lision with pedestrians and includes a braking function The camera in the area of the rearview mirror controls the system General information In daylight the system warns of possible colli sions with pedestrians at speeds from about 6 mph 10 km h to about 35 mph 60 km h shortly before a collision the system supports you with a braking intervention Under those circumstances it reacts to people who are within the detection range of the sys tem Detection range mae The detection area in front of the vehicle is div ided into two areas gt Central area arrow 1 directly in front of the vehicle gt Expanded area arrow 2 to the right and left A collision is imminent if pedestrians are lo cated within the central area A warning is is sued about pedestrians who are located within the extended area only if they are moving in the direction of the central area 116 Hints Personal responsibility The system does not serve as a substi tute for the driver s person
133. en dirtied e g from insects with shampoo and wash off with water gt Thaw ice with de icing 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 Vehicle care Car care products BMW recommends using care and cleaning products from BMW since these have been tested and approved Car care and cleaning products Follow the instructions on the container When cleaning the interior open the doors or windows Only use products intended for cleaning vehi cles Cleansers can contain substances that are dangerous and harmful to your health Vehicle paint Regular care contributes to driving safety and value retention Environmental influences in areas with elevated air pollution or natural con taminants such as tree resin or pollen can af fect the vehicle s paintwork Tailor the fre quency and extent of your car care to these influences Aggressive substances such as spilled fuel oil grease or bird droppings must be removed im 217 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Mobility Care mediately to prevent the finish from being al tered or discolored Only use respectively approved cl
134. epending on the equipment the lighting can be individually adjusted in the interior for some lights Selecting color scheme 1 Settings 2 Lighting 3 Ambient 4 Select desired setting With a color scheme selected and welcome lights activated they illuminate in the line s color when vehicle is unlocked 104 Setting the brightness The brightness of the ambient light can be ad justed via the thumbwheel for the instrument lighting or on the Control Display Settings Lighting Brightness Adjust the brightness wy eS Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Safety Controls Safety Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard country specific and optional features offered with the series It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car e g due to Airbags A A 1 Front airbag driver 2 Front airbag front passenger 3 Head airbag Front airbags Front airbags help protect the driver and front passenger by responding to frontal impacts in which safety belts alone would not provide ad equate restraint the selected options or country versions This also applies to safety related functions and systems The respectively applicable country provisions must be observed when using the respective features and systems 4 Side airbag 5 Knee airbags Side airbags In a lateral impact the side airbag supports the
135. er information can be obtained from your Service Centre Maintenance and repairs Advanced technology e g the use of modern materials and high performance electronics requires suitable maintenance and repair work 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 work is not carried out properly there is a danger of subsequent damage and related safety hazards Parts and accessories BMW recommends using parts and accesso ries approved by BMW for this purpose Your BMW center is the right contact for genu ine BMW parts and accessories other prod ucts approved by BMW and related qualified advice BMW has tested these products for safety and suitability in relation to BMW vehicles BMW can assume responsibility for them However we cannot assume any responsibility whatsoever for parts and accessories that have not been specifically approved by BMW BMW cannot evaluate whether each individual product from another manufacturer can be used with BMW vehicles without presenting a safety hazard This guarantee does not apply when country specific government approval has been granted Testing of this kind may fail to embrace the entire range of potential oper ating conditions to which components might be exposed on BMW vehicles Such products could conceivably fail to comply with BMW s own stringent quality sta
136. ere not unlocked the trunk lid is locked again as soon as it closes Do not place the remote control in the cargo area Take the remote control with you and do not leave it in the cargo area otherwise the re mote control is locked inside the vehicle when the trunk lid is closed lt Switching on the headlight courtesy delay feature d Briefly press the button on the remote control The duration can be set in the Control Display Malfunction Remote control detection by the vehicle can among others be malfunctioning under the fol lowing circumstances gt The battery of the remote control is dis charged Replace the battery refer to page 35 gt Interference of the radio connection from transmission towers or other equipment with high transmit power gt Shielding of the remote control due to metal objects gt Interference of the radio connection from mobile phones or other electronic devices in direct proximity Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Opening and closing Controls Do not transport the remote control together with metal objects or electronic devices In the case of interference the vehicle can also be unlocked and locked from the outside with out remote control refer to page 39 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
137. erformance V8 engine gets a maxi mum power of 412 kW with Competition Package 423 kW from a displacement of 4 4 liters and a maximum torque of 680 Nm With its spontaneous response behavior a speed range of wide utility results The maxi mum engine speed is 7 200 rpm and is elec tronically controlled Because of the high en gine dynamics the maximum engine speed with the vehicle stationary is reduced Warm up During the engine warm up phase the V8 high performance engine has a somewhat rougher running behavior because of the emis sion controls When the engine is cold the exhaust system has a slightly metallic undertone due to the na ture of the system For more information about the warm up pro cedure Engine speed refer to page 87 and engine oil temperature refer to page 87 Compound brake The high performance braking system has perforated compound brake discs 168 Because of particular structural characteristics there may be operation related noises during braking However this has no effect on per formance operational reliability and reliability of the brake Correct braking To keep the brake system in optimum condi tion it is expedient to apply them at regular in tervals corresponding to the vehicle character M carbon ceramic brake The high performance braking system has perforated carbon ceramic brake disks and is designed for use on racetracks Due to properties of the materials u
138. ering on level pavement gt They are dependent on the current steer ing angle and are continuously adjusted to the steering wheel movements 7 Turning circle tines gt Turning circle lines can only be superim posed on the rearview camera image to gether with pathway lines gt They show the course of the smallest pos sible turning radius on a level road gt Only one turning radius line is displayed af ter the steering wheel is turned past a cer tain angle lt m a M e e r e os Obstacle markings can be faded into the image of the rearview camera Their colored margins match the markings of the PDC This simplifies estimation of the dis tance to the object shown Parking using pathway and turning radius lines 1 Position the vehicle so that the turning ra dius lines lead to within the limits of the parking space 2 Turn the steering wheel to the point where the pathway line covers the corresponding turning radius line 139 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Controls Driving comfort Display settings Brightness With the rearview camera switched on 1 Select the symbol 2 Turn the controller until the desired setting is reached and press the controller Contrast With the rearview camera switched on 1 Select the symbol 2 Turn the controller until the desired setting is reached and press the controller System limits Detec
139. erior mirrors General information The mirror on the passenger side is more curved than the driver s side mirror Depending on the vehicle equipment the mir ror setting is stored for the profile currently in use When the vehicle is unlocked via the re mote control the position is automatically re trieved if this function is active Note 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 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Ata glance 1 Adjusting 61 2 Left right Automatic Curb Monitor 3 Foldinandout 61 Selecting a mirror To change over to the other mirror Slide the switch Adjusting electrically The setting corresponds to the direc tion in which the button is pressed Saving positions Seat mirror and steering wheel memory refer to page 59 Adjusting manually In case of electrical malfunction press edges of mirror Automatic Curb Monitor The concept If reverse gear is engaged the mirror glass on the front passenger side is tilted downward This improves your view of the curb and other low lying obstacles when parking e g Adjusting Activating 1 a Slide the switch to the driver s side mirror position 2 Engage selector lever position R Deactivating Slide
140. ers 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 216 Cleaning sensors camera lenses with high pressure washers When using high pressure washers do not spray the sensors and camera lenses on the outside of the vehicle for long periods and maintain a distance of at least 12 in 30 cm Automatic car washes Hints Note the following gt Give preference to cloth car washes or those that use soft brushes in order to avoid paint damage gt Make sure that the wheels and tires are not damaged by the transport mechanisms gt Fold in the exterior mirrors otherwise they may be damaged depending on the width of the vehicle gt Deactivate the rain sensor refer to page 75 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 48 Guide rails in car washes Avoid car washes with guide rails higher than 4 in 10 cm otherwise the vehicle body
141. ers devices for electronic toll collection etc Climate control laminated tinted safety glass The vehicle glass provides full protection against the harmful effects of UV radiation on the skin Mobile communication devices in the vehicle Mobile communication devices in the ve hicle It is not recommended to use mobile phones such as mobile phones in the vehicle interior without a direct connection to an external aer ial Otherwise the vehicle s electronics and mobile communication devices can interfere with each other In addition there is no assur ance that the radiation generated during trans mission will be conducted away from the vehi cle interior lt Hydroplaning Hydroplaning When driving on wet or slushy roads re duce your speed to prevent hydroplaning lt On wet or slushy roads a wedge of water can form between the tires and road surface 171 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Driving tips 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 Driving through water Observe water level and speed Do not exceed the maximum water level and maximum speed otherwise the vehicle s engine the electrical systems and the trans mission may be damaged lt Drive though calm water only and only if it is not dee
142. es gt Do not use the USB interface for recharg ing external devices With navigation system Professional or TV at a glance The USB interface is located in the center arm rest Through loading system The concept The cargo area can be enlarged by folding down the rear seat backrest Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Interior equipment Controls The rear seat backrest is divided into two parts at a ratio of 60 to 40 The sides can be folded down separately or to gether Hints Danger of jamming Before folding down the rear seat back rests ensure that the area of movement of the backrests is clear In particular ensure that no one is located in or reaches into the area of movement of the rear seat backrests when the middle section is folded down Otherwise in jury or damage may result lt Ensuring the stability of the child seat When installing child restraint systems make sure that the child seat is securely fas tened to the backrest of the seat Angle and headrest of the backrest might need to be ad justed or possibly be removed Make sure that all backrests are securely locked Otherwise the stability of the child seat can be affected and there is an increased risk of injury because of unexpected movement of the seat back rest lt Opening Move the front seats to an upright posi tion Before folding down the rear backrests ensure that the front seats are moved forwa
143. es should be ob served if any of the components above men tioned have to be renewed in the course of the vehicle s operating life Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Things to remember when driving General driving notes Closing the trunk lid Drive with the trunk lid closed Only drive with the tailgate closed other wise in the event of an accident or braking and evasive maneuvers passengers and other traf fic may be injured and the vehicle may be damaged In addition exhaust fumes may en ter the vehicle interior lt If driving with the tailgate open cannot be avoided gt Close all windows and the glass sunroof gt Greatly increase the air flow from the vents 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 materials e g hay leaves grass etc do not come in contact with the hot exhaust system while driving while in idle po sition mode or when parked Such contact could lead to a fire resulting in an increased risk of serious personal injury as well as prop erty damage Do not touch hot exhaust pipes otherwise there is a danger of getting burned Driving tips Climate control windshield The marked area is not covered with heat re flective coating Use this area for garage door open
144. ess and death The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide an odorless and colorless but highly toxic gas lt Storage The Mobility System is located under the cargo floor panel 191 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Wheels and tires Sealing container Filling the tire with sealant 1 Shake the sealing container gt Sealing container arrow 1 gt Filling hose arrow 2 2 Pull the connection hose fully out of the Observe use by date on the sealant container compressor housing Do not kink the hose Compressor 3 Screw the connection hose onto the con nector of the sealant container Holder for bottle AED Compressor Connector cable for socket Connection hose On off reel Inflation pressure dial NO oO fh WN Reduce inflation pressure 192 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Wheels and tires Mobility 4 Insert the sealant container on the com 7 With the ignition turned on or the engine pressor housing In an upright position running reel on the compressor 5 Screw the filling hose of the sealant con Switch off the compressor after 10 mi tainer onto the tire valve of the defective nutes wheel Do not allow the compressor to run longer than 10 minutes otherwise the device will overheat yA and may be damaged Let the compressor run for approx 3 to 8 mi nutes to fill the tire with sealant and achieve a W v tire inflation pressure of
145. f injury from arcing lt The so called starting aid terminal in the en gine compartment acts as the battery s posi tive terminal The body ground or a special nut acts as the battery negative terminal 212 Connecting the cables 1 Pull off the lid 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 that is to be 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 jumpe
146. fety comfort and convenience are described here Controls Opening and closing Opening and closing Vehicle features and options Overview This chapter describes all standard country specific and optional features offered with the series It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car e g due to the selected options or country versions This also applies to safety related functions and systems The respectively applicable country provisions must be observed when using the respective features and systems 1 Unlocking 2 Locking Remote control key 3 Opening the trunk lid General information 4 Press briefly headlight courtesy delay fea The vehicle is supplied with two remote con rune trols with integrated key Press and hold Panic mode Every remote control holds a replaceable bat tery Integrated key You may set the key functions depending on the optional features and country specific ver sion For Settings refer to page 46 The vehicle stores personal settings for every remote control Personal Profile refer to page 35 The remote controls hold information on re quired maintenance Service data in the re mote control refer to page 201 Press button arrow 1 and remove the key ar row 2 The integrated key fits the following locks gt Driver s door gt Storage compartment in the front center armrest The storage compartment contains a switch for separately s
147. for safety and handling New tires Tire traction is not optimal due to manufactur ing circumstances when tires are brand new they achieve their full traction potential after a break in time 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 2 954 339 II 15 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 Winter tires are recommended for operating on winter roads Although so called all season M S tires pro vide better winter traction than summer tires they do not provide the same level of perform ance 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 a respective symbol is displayed in your 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 respective winter tires otherwise tire dam age and accidents can occur Rotating wheels between axles The manufacturer of your vehicle advises against switching wheels between the front and rear axles This can impair the handling characteristics
148. for the duration of the emergency stop Drive off assistant This system supports driving off on inclines The parking brake is not required 1 Hold the vehicle in place with the foot brake Online Edition for Part no 2 Release the foot brake and drive off with out delay After the foot brake is released the vehicle is held in place for approx 2 seconds Depending on the vehicle load or when a trailer is used the vehicle may roll back slightly Driving off without delay After releasing the foot brake start driv ing without delay since the drive off assistant will not hold the vehicle in place for more than approx 2 seconds and the vehicle will begin to roll back lt M Drive The concept Individual settings can be carried out in two preassigned configurations for the vehicle When the engine is started an efficient driving state is active by default M Drive is deacti vated At a glance Configurations The configurations are preassigned as follows gt M Drive 1 relaxed comfortable driving gt M Drive 2 sporty dynamic driving Setting options Symbol Meaning Bork Dynamic Stability Control DSC re fer to page 129 and M Dynamic Mode MDM Programs of M Engine Dynamics Control refer to page 81 127 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Controls Driving stability control systems Symbol Meaning aN Programs of Dynamic Damping Control refer to page 131 D Programs of Servotro
149. 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 eslide causing harm to the environ ment and damaging the vehicle lt Handling fuels Observe safety regulations posted at the gas station lt 183 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Mobility Fuel Fuel Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard country specific and optional features offered with the series It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car e g due to the selected options or country versions This also applies to safety related functions and systems The respectively applicable country provisions must be observed when using the respective features and systems Fuel recommendation Note General fuel quality Even fuels that conform to the specifica tions can be of low quality This may cause en gine problems for instance poor engine start up behavior poor handling and or poor performance Switch gas stations or use a brand name fuel with a higher octane rating Gasoline For the best fuel efficiency the gasoline should be sulfur free or very low in sulfur con tent Fuels that are marked on the gas pump as con taining metal must not be used Refuel only with unleaded gasoline with out metallic additives Do not refuel with any leaded gasoline or gaso line with
150. g nal sounds Make sure that the safety belts are positioned correctly The safety belt reminder is active at speeds above approx 6 mph 10 km h It can also be activated if objects are placed on the front passenger seat Safety mode In critical situations e g during full brake ap plication the front safety belts tighten auto matically If the situation passes without an accident oc curring the belt tension relaxes If the belt tension does not loosen automati cally stop the vehicle and unbuckle the belt using the red button in the buckle Fasten the belt before continuing on your trip Damage to safety belts Wear and tear after accidents or when dam aged otherwise Have the safety belts including the safety belt tensioners replaced and have the belt anchors checked Check and replace safety belts This should only be done by your service center otherwise this safety feature might not work properly Front head restraints Correctly adjusted head restraint A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the risk of injury to cervical vertebrae in the event of an accident Adjusting the head restraint Adjust the head restraints of all occupied seats properly otherwise there is an increased risk of injury in an accident lt Height Adjust the head restraint 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
151. gh heavy pollution Due to other ultrasound sources e g sweeping machines high pressure steam cleaners or neon lights Malfunction A Check Control message is displayed The range of the sensors is shown as a shaded area on the Control Display PDC has failed Have the system checked To ensure full functionality gt Keep the sensors clean and free of ice gt dimmedDo not put any stickers on sen sors gt When using high pressure washers do not spray the sensors for long periods and maintain a distance of at least 12 in 30 cm Surround View The concept Surround View comprises various camera as sistance systems that help the driver when parking maneuvering and at complex exits and intersections gt Rearview camera refer to page 137 gt Side View refer to page 140 gt Top View refer to page 141 Rearview camera The concept The rearview camera provides assistance in parking and maneuvering backwards The area behind the vehicle is shown on the Control Display 137 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Controls Driving comfort 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 that are not lidtured by the camera lt At a glance Button in the vehicle Rearview camera PY Camera ee The camera lens is located in the handle
152. ging wheels and tires Mounting Information on mounting tires Have mounting and balancing performed only by a service center If work is not carried out properly there is a danger of subsequent damage and related safety hazards lt Wheel and tire combination You can ask the service center about the right wheel tire combination and wheel rim versions for the vehicle Incorrect wheel and tire combinations impair the function of a variety of systems such as ABS or DSC To maintain good handling and vehicle re sponse use only tires with a single tread con figuration from a single manufacturer Following tire damage have the original wheel and tire combination remounted on the vehicle as soon as possible 190 Approved wheels and tires You should only use wheels and tires that have been approved by the vehicle manu facturer for your vehicle type otherwise e g despite having the same official size ratings variations can lead to chassis contact 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 guarantee the operating safety of the vehicle lt 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
153. he system s detection potential is limited Thus a warning might not be issued or be is sued late E g the following situations may not be de tected gt Slow moving vehicles when you approach them at high speed gt Vehicles that suddenly swerve in front of you or sharply decelerating vehicles gt Vehicles with an unusual rear appearance Two wheeled vehicles ahead of you Functional limitations The system may not be fully functional in the following situations gt In heavy fog rain sprayed water or snow fall gt In tight curves If the driving stability control systems are limited or deactivated e g DSC OFF gt If depending on the vehicle equipment version the field of view of the camera in the mirror or the radar sensor is dirty or ob scured 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 gt If there is constant blinding effects be cause of oncoming light e g from the sun low in the sky Warning sensitivity The more sensitive the warning settings are e g the warning time the more warnings are displayed However there may also be an ex cess of false warnings Pedestrian warning Depending on how the vehicle is equipped the function warns of an imminent collision with pedestrians during daytime or nighttime The function is subdivided into the following syst
154. hin the next 24 hours After that it needs to be reacti vated Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Interior equipment Controls Interior equipment Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard country specific and optional features offered with the series It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car e g due to the selected options or country versions This also applies to safety related functions and systems The respectively applicable country provisions must be observed when using the respective features and systems Universal Integrated Remote Control The concept The universal garage door opener can operate up to 3 functions of remote controlled sys tems such as garage door drives or lighting systems The universal garage door opener re places up to 3 different hand held transmitters To operate the remote control the buttons on the interior rearview mirror must be program med with the desired functions The hand held transmitter for the particular system is required in order to program the remote control During programming During programming and before activat ing a device using the universal garage door opener ensure that there are no people ani mals or objects in the area of the remote con trolled device otherwise there is a risk of in jury or damage Also follow the safety instructions of the hand held transmitter Bef
155. ically this can destroy the webbing lt Use only a mild soapy solution with the safety belts clipped into their buckles Do not allow the reels to retract the safety belts until they are dry Carpets and floor mats No objects in the area around the pedals Keep floor mats carpets and any other objects out of the pedal area otherwise the function of the pedals could be impeded while driving and create the risk of an accident Do not place additional floor mats over existing mats or other objects Only use floor mats that have been approved for the vehicle and can be properly attached to floor Ensure that the floor mats are securely fas tened again after they were removed for clean Ing g lt Floor mats can be removed from the car s inte rior 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 Sensor camera lenses To clean sensors and camera lenses use a cloth moistened with a small amount of glass detergent Displays monitors Cleaning displays and screens Do not use any chemical or household cleaning agents otherwise surfaces can be af fected lt Keeping out moisture Keep all fluids and moisture away from the unit otherwise electrical components can be damaged Avoid pressure Avoid pressing too hard when cleaning and do not use ab
156. ically after a certain period of time SYNC program SYNC The current settings on the driver s side for temperature air flow air distri bution and AUTO program are transferred to the front passenger side and to the left and right rear The program is switched off if the settings on the front passenger side or in the rear are changed Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Climate control Controls Residual heat The heat stored in the engine is used to heat the interior Functional requirement gt Upto 15 minutes after switching off the engine gt Warm engine gt The battery is sufficiently charged gt External temperature below 77 F 25 C The availability of the function is shown on the display of the automatic climate control Switching on 1 Switch off the ignition F 2 Press the right side of the button on the driver s side if The symbol appears on the automatic cli mate Control Display The interior temperature air volume and air distribution can be adjusted with the ignition switched on Switch off At the lowest fan speed press the left side of the button on the driver s side if The symbol on the display of the automatic climate control flashes Switching the system on off Switch off gt Complete system E Press and hold the left button on the driver s side until the control clicks off gt On the front passenger side PEPI Press and h
157. ically returns to its initial po sition when released gt Normal wiper speed push up once The wipers switch to intermittent operation when the vehicle is stationary gt Fast wiper speed press up twice or press once beyond the resistance point Wipers change to normal speed when ve hicle comes to standstill Switch off and brief wipe Push wiper lever down The lever automatically returns to its initial po sition when released gt Single wipe press down once gt To switch off normal wipe press down once gt To switch off fast wipe press down twice Interval mode or rain sensor The concept The rain sensor automatically controls the time between wipes depending on the intensity of the rainfall The sensor is located on the wind shield directly behind the interior rearview mir ror Driving Activating deactivating Press button on the wiper lever Wiping is started If the vehicle is equipped with a rain sensor LED in wiper lever lights up When wipers are frozen to windshield wiper operation is deactivated During trip interruption with the rain sensor switched on if the trip is resumed within ap prox 15 minutes the rain sensor is automati cally activated again Deactivate the rain sensor in car washes Deactivate the rain sensor when passing through an automatic car wash otherwise un intentional wiping can cause damages lt Setting the frequency or sensitivity
158. inadver tently for example by an unintentional or mis interpreted movement of the foot lt Keep the closing path clear Make sure that the closing path of the trunk lid is clear otherwise injuries may re sult lt Do not place the remote control in the cargo area Take the remote control with you and do not leave it in the cargo area otherwise the re mote control is locked inside the vehicle when the trunk lid is closed lt Malfunction Remote control detection by the vehicle can among others be malfunctioning under the fol lowing circumstances gt The battery of the remote control is dis charged Replace the battery refer to page 35 gt Interference of the radio connection from transmission towers or other equipment with high transmit power gt Shielding of the remote control due to metal objects gt Interference of the radio connection from mobile phones or other electronic devices in direct proximity Do not transport the remote control together with metal objects or electronic devices In the case of a malfunction unlock and lock the vehicle using the buttons of the remote 45 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Controls Opening and closing control or using the integrated key refer to page 39 Adjusting Unlocking The settings are saved in the active profile re fer to page 35 Doors 1 Settings 2 Doors key 3 of Select the symbol 4 Se
159. ing dis tance or time to the next scheduled mainte nance Your service specialist can read the current service requirements from your remote con trol Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Displays Controls Display Data regarding the service status or legally mandated vehicle inspections are automati cally transmitted to your service center before a service due date Detailed information on service requirements More information on the scope of service re quired can be displayed on the Control Dis play On the Control Display 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 Sym Description bols No service is currently required The deadline for scheduled mainte nance or a legally mandated inspec tion is approaching The service deadline has already passed BRE Entering appointment dates Enter the dates for the required inspections Make sure that the vehicle s date and time are set correctly On the Control Display 1 Vehicle info 2 Vehicle status G ol Service required Vehicle inspection Date Adjust the settings oot aS Confirm The entered date is stored Automatic Service Request Data regarding the service status or legally mandated vehicle inspections are automati call
160. ion If possible do not tow start the vehicle but start the engine by jump starting refer to page 211 If the vehicle is equipped with a cat alytic converter only tow start while the en gine is cold 1 Switch on the hazard warning system and comply with local regulations 2 Ignition refer to page 68 on 3 Engage third gear 4 Have the vehicle tow started with the clutch pedal pressed and slowly release the pedal After the engine starts immedi ately press on the clutch pedal again 5 Stop at a suitable location remove the tow bar or rope and switch off the hazard warning system 6 Have the vehicle checked 215 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Mobility Care Care Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard country specific and optional features offered with the series It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car e g due to the selected options or country versions This also applies to safety related functions and systems The respectively applicable country provisions must be observed when using the respective features and systems Car washes General information Regularly remove foreign objects 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 dam age the vehicle Hints Steam jets or high pressure wash
161. ion The service center will be happy to answer any other questions you may have Information on BMW e g on technology is available on the Internet www bmwusa com BMW Driver s Guide App The Owner s Manual is available in many coun tries as an app Additional information on the Internet www bmw com bmw_drivers_guide Symbols FN Indicates precautions that must be followed precisely in order to avoid the possibility of personal injury and serious damage to the vehicle Marks the end of a specific item of information amp Refers to measures that can be taken to help protect the environment Identifies display texts in vehicle used to select individual functions Verbal instructions to use with the voice activation system Identifies the answers generated by the voice activation system Symbols on vehicle components Ti Indicates that you should consult the relevant section of this Owner s Manual for information on a particular part or assembly Vehicle features and options 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 we also de scribe and illustrate features that are not avail able in your vehicle e g because of the se lected optional features or the country specific version This also applies to safety related functions and systems The respec
162. is transmission has an overheating protec tion mechanism which protects the clutch from extreme stress com gt Indicator lamp lights up red transmission Is overheating Indicator lamp lights up yellow transmission too hot Avoid high engine stress and fre quent starts Further driving at a moderate pace is pos sible At the next opportunity stop the car shut off the engine and allow the transmis sion to cool down Avoid fast starts and on inclines did not accel erate lightly while letting the clutch slip other wise the transmission may overheat During traffic jams or at very low speeds use the Low Speed Assistant refer to page 78 M Driving Dynamics Control The concept The M Driving Dynamics Control affects the response of the vehicle to accelerator pedal movements Programs Response behavior options gt Efficient efficient comfortable Minimal fuel consumption Ideal e g in city traffic or on snow gt Sport sporty dynamic Sport Plus soontaneous direct Maxi mum dynamics Selecting a channel Via M Drive On the Control Display Settings M Drive 1 or M Drive 2 Select the symbol Select the desired channel 7 a i When M Drive is active setting is immedi ately applied To activate M Drive with the selected settings press the corresponding button on the steer ing wheel 2 ey 2 81 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 33
163. it prove impossible to avoid mounting the tow bar at an offset angle please observe the following gt Maneuvering capability is limited going around corners gt The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it is secured with an offset Tow rope When starting to tow the vehicle make sure that the tow rope is taut To avoid jerking and the associated stresses on the vehicle components when towing al ways use nylon ropes or nylon straps Tow fitting The screw in tow fitting should always be car ried in the vehicle The tow fitting can be screwed in at the front or rear of the BMW The tow fitting is located in the container on the inside of the trunk lid Tow fitting information on use gt Use only the tow fitting provided with the vehicle and screw it all the way in gt Use the tow fitting for towing on paved roads only gt Avoid lateral loading of the tow fitting e g do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting Otherwise damage to the tow fitting and the vehicle can occur lt Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Breakdown assistance Mobility Screw thread for tow fitting ed eal eee wo Push out the cover by pressing on the top edge Tow starting M double clutch transmission Do not tow start the vehicle Tow starting the engine is not possible due to the transmission Have the cause of the starting problems fixed Manual transmiss
164. ith limited force and duration A camera in the area of the rearview mirror controls the system The front end collision warning is available even if cruise control has been deactivated With the vehicle approaching another vehicle intentionally the collision warning is delayed avoiding false alarm General information The system warns at two levels of an imminent danger of collision at speeds from approx 3 mph 5 km h Time of warnings may vary with the current driving situation Appropriate braking kicks in at speeds of up to 35 mph 60 km h Detection range It responds to objects if they are detected by the system Hints Personal responsibility The system does not serve as a substi tute for the driver s personal judgment of the traffic situation Be aware of the traffic situation and the vehi cle s surroundings at all times otherwise acci dents are still possible despite all warnings lt Adapting your speed and driving style The displays and warnings of the system do not relieve the driver of the responsibility to adapt his or her driving speed and style to the traffic conditions Be alert Due to system limitations warnings may be not issued at all or may be issued late or improperly Therefore always be alert and ready to intervene otherwise there is the risk of an accident lt Tow starting and towing For tow starting or towing switch off the Intelligent Safety systems otherwise ma
165. ivated DSC OFF is dis played in the instrument cluster Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Driving stability control systems Controls amp The indicator lamp lights up DSC is os deactivated Active M differential The concept The active M differential assures continuously variable locking of the rear axle differential de pending on the driving situation This prevents individual rear wheels from spinning even when DSC is switched off and in M Dynamic Mode so that optimum traction is always as sured in all driving situations The driver is responsible adapting his or her driving behavior to the situation Dynamic Damping Control The concept This system reduces undesirable vehicle mo tion when using a dynamic driving style or trav eling on uneven road surfaces The system enhances driving dynamics and comfort fitting road surface and driving style Programs Setting options for calibrating the shock ab sorbers gt Comfort comfort oriented gt Sport balanced out gt Sport Plus consistently sporty Selecting a channel Via M Drive On the Control Display Settings M Drive 1 or M Drive 2 Select the symbol Select the desired channel 2h When M Drive is active setting is immedi ately applied To activate M Drive with the selected settings press the corresponding button on the steer ing wheel ol D Using the button Omg Press bu
166. ive head restraint the paragraph beginning Only attach accessories should be dis regarded and the following text should be read in lieu thereof BMW recommends that you attach accessories approved by BMW to the seat or head restraint At pages 98 99 under the heading Spe cial windshield the paragraph beginning Therefore have the special windshield should be disregarded and the following text should be read in lieu thereof BMW recommends that you have the special windshield replaced by the service center At page 172 under the heading Objects within the range of movement of the ped als and at page 219 under the heading Carpets and floor mats the paragraph that begins Only use floor mats should be disregarded and the following language should be read in lieu thereof The manu facturer of your vehicle recommends that you use floor mats that have been identified Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Addendum 12 14 by it as appropriate for use in your vehicle and that can be properly fixed in place At page 178 under the heading Have maintenance carried out the sentence beginning The maintenance should be carried out should be disregarded and the following text should be read in lieu thereof BMW recommends that you have the maintenance carried out by your service center At page 186 under the h
167. ive mode Choice of three driving programs gt 1 efficient driving gt 2 relaxed driving gt 3 sporty driving In Sequential mode Choice of three driving programs gt 1 comfortable shifting operations gt 2 sporty fast shifting operations gt 3 maximum shifting speed Launch Con trol refer to page 80 79 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Driving Selecting driving program using button in center console W Press button repeatedly until the de sired driving program is displayed in the instrument cluster vill Selecting driving program using M Drive On the Control Display Settings M Drive 1 or M Drive 2 2 Select the symbol Mode Turn the controller until the desired setting is reached and press the controller a ie gt D drive mode gt S sequential mode 6 Shift position 7 Turn the controller until the desired setting is reached and press the controller 8 Selecting another driving program When M Drive is active setting is immedi ately applied To activate M Drive with the selected settings press the corresponding button on the steer ing wheel 80 Risk of an accident Use the settings for DSC in M Drive oth erwise driving stability may be impaired and there is risk of an accident lt Display in the instrument cluster Selected driving program corre sponds to the number of illumi nated fields Launch
168. l OF Using the button Press button repeatedly until the desired program is displayed in the instrument cluster 132 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Driving comfort Controls Driving comfort Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard country specific and optional features offered with the series It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car e g due to the selected options or country versions This also applies to safety related functions and systems The respectively applicable country provisions must be observed when using the respective features and systems Cruise control The concept The system maintains a preset speed via the buttons on the steering wheel The system brakes on downhill gradients if engine braking is insufficient General information Depending on the driving settings the features of the cruise control can change in certain areas Hints Unfavorable conditions Do not use the system if unfavorable conditions make it impossible to drive at a con stant speed e g gt On winding 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 Controls Overview Function Press but on ur Cruise control on off interrupt refer to page 133 12 Store maintain s
169. l button In addition to locking the windows and the glass sunroof close and the exterior mirrors fold in 44 Separately unlocking the trunk lid Press button on the exterior of the trunk lid This corresponds to pressing Y the re mote control button The situation of the doors does not change Do not place the remote control in the cargo area Take the remote control with you and do not leave it in the cargo area otherwise the re mote control is locked inside the vehicle when the trunk lid is closed Opening and closing trunk lid with no touch activation The trunk lid can be opened with no touch ac tivation using the remote control you are carry ing With automatic tailgate operation it can also be closed with no touch activation Two sensors detect a forward directed foot motion in the center of the area at the rear of the car and the trunk lid opens and or closes Foot movement to be carried out Do not touch vehicle With the foot motion make sure there is steady stance and do not touch the vehicle otherwise there is a danger of injury e g from hot exhaust system parts 1 Place in the center behind the vehicle about an arm s length from the vehicle rear 2 Move a foot in the direction of travel as far under the vehicle as possible and immedi ately pull it back With this movement the Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Opening and closing Controls leg m
170. l or switch on the igni tion if needed through emergency detection of the remote control refer to page 35 39 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Controls Opening and closing From the inside Unlocking and locking Pressing the central locking system button locks or unlocks the vehicle with the front doors closed The vehicle is not secured against theft when locking The fuel filler flap remains unlocked In the event of a severe accident the vehicle is automatically unlocked The hazard warning system and interior lights come on Unlocking and opening gt Press the central locking system button to unlock the doors together and then pull the door handle above the armrest gt On the door to be opened pull the door handle twice the first time unlocks the door the second time opens it The other doors remain locked 40 Doors Automatic Soft Closing To close the doors push lightly It is closed automatically Danger of jamming Make sure that the closing path of the doors is clear otherwise injuries may result Trunk lid Opening During opening the trunk lid pivots back and up Ensure that adequate clearance is available before opening Opening from the outside gt Press button on the trunk lid Press button on the remote con trol for approx 1 second As the case may be the doors are also un locked Unlocking with the remote control refer
171. l was detected Intervene actively by braking or make an evasive maneuver Acute warning ry The red symbol is displayed and a sig JX nal sounds When animals are detected an red animal symbol is displayed with the signal tone P Red symbol in the instrument cluster Intervene immediately by braking or make an evasive maneuver Display in the Head up Display The warning is displayed simultane JAAN ously in the Head up Display and on the instrument cluster The displayed symbol can vary with the people detected When animals are detected an animal symbol is displayed System limits Basic limits System operation is limited in situations such as the following gt On steep hills in steep depressions or in tight curves gt When the camera is dirty or the protective glass is damaged In heavy fog rain or snowfall gt At very high external temperatures Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Safety Controls Limits of pedestrian and animal detection In some situations it may occur that pedes trians are detected as animals or animals as pedestrians Small animals are not detected by the object detection function even if they are clearly visi ble in the image Limited detection gt People or animals who are fully or partially covered especially when their heads are covered gt People who are not in an upright position e g lying down gt Cyclists on
172. lect 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 Trunk lid Depending on optional features and country version this setting is not offered in some cases Settings Doors key o Select the symbol Select the desired function A pmp za gt Tailgate The trunk lid is opened gt Tailgate door s The trunk lid is opened and the doors are unlocked Confirmation signals from the vehicle The settings are saved in the active profile re fer to page 35 1 Settings 46 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 settings are saved in the active profile re fer to page 35 1 Settings 2 Doors key 3 Select the desired function gt Lock if no door is opened The vehicle locks automatically after a short period of time if no door is opened gt Lock after start driving The vehicle locks automatically after you drive off Retrieving the seat mirror and steering wheel settings The driver s seat exterior mirror and steering wheel position adjusted last will be stored for the active profile When the vehicle is unlocked these positions are automatically retrieved if this function was activ
173. lfunc tions of the individual braking systems might lead to accidents lt 113 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Controls Safety At a glance Button in the vehicle Intelligent Safety button Camera The camera is found near the interior rearview mirror Keep the windshield in the area behind the in terior rearview mirror clean and clear Switching on off Switching on automatically The system is automatically active after every driving off Switch off z Press button the system is switched Mma off The LED goes out Re press button the system is switched on The LED lights up 114 Setting the warning time The warning time can be set via iDrive 1 Settings 2 Frontal Coll Warning 3 Activate the desired time on the Control Display The selected time is stored for the profile cur rently in use Warning with braking function Display If a collision with a recognized vehicle is immi nent a warning symbol appears in the instru ment cluster and in the Head Up Display Symbol Measure The vehicle lights up red prewarn ing Brake and increase distance The vehicle flashes red and an acoustic signal sounds acute warn ing You are requested to intervene by braking or make an evasive maneu ver BD D Prewarning This warning Is issued e g when there is the impending danger of a collision or the distance to the vehicle ahead is too sma
174. liding visor closes gt Press the reel in the desired direction past the resistance point The sliding visor opens automatically If the sliding visor is already fully open the glass sunroof opens automatically The glass sunroof closes automatically If the glass sunroof is already closed or in the Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Opening and closing Controls tilted position the sliding visor closes au tomatically Pressing the reel upward stops the motion Opening closing the glass sunroof and sliding visor together Briefly press the reel twice in succession in the desired direc tion past the resistance point The glass sunroof and sliding vi sor move together Pressing the reel upward stops the motion gt See also Convenient opening refer to page 37 via remote control gt See also closing by means of Comfort Ac cess refer to page 43 Comfort position If the glass sunroof is not automatically com pletely opened the comfort position has been attained In this position the wind noises in the interior are the least If desired continue the movement by pressing the reel 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 reopens slightly Danger
175. ll The driver must intervene actively when there is a prewarning Acute warning with braking function Warning of the imminent danger of a collision when the vehicle approaches another object at a relatively high differential speed The driver must intervene actively when there is an acute warning If necessary the driver is assisted by a minor automatic braking inter vention in a possible risk of collision Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Safety Controls Acute warnings can also be triggered without previous prewarning Braking intervention The warning prompts the driver himself herself to react During a warning the maximum brak ing force is used Premise for the brake boos ter is sufficiently quick and hard stepping on the brake pedal The system can assist with some braking intervention if there is risk of a collision At low speeds vehicles may thus come to acomplete stop Manual transmission During a braking inter vention up to a complete stop the engine may be shut down The braking intervention is executed only if DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on and M Dynamic mode MDM is not activated The braking intervention can be interrupted by stepping on the accelerator pedal or by ac tively moving the steering wheel Object detection can be restricted Limitations of the detection range and functional restric tions are to be considered System limits Detection range T
176. lly Pressing the switch again stopse the motion See also Convenient opening refer to page 37 via remote control Closing Keep the closing path clear Monitor closing and make sure that the closing path of the window Is clear otherwise injuries may result lt gt Pull the switch to the resistance point The window closes while the switch is held Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Opening and closing Controls gt Pull the switch beyond the resistance point The window closes automatically Pulling again stops the motion See also closing by means of Comfort Access refer to page 43 Pinch protection system Danger of jamming even with pinch pro tection Even with the pinch protection system check that the window s closing path is clear other wise the closing action may not stop in certain situations e g if thin objects are present lt No window accessories Do not install any accessories in the win dow s range of movement otherwise the pinch protection system will be impaired lt If closing force exceeds a specific margin as a window closes closing is interrupted The window reopens slightly Closing without the pinch protection system Keep the closing path clear Monitor closing and make sure that the closing path of the window is clear otherwise injuries may result lt E g danger from the outside or ice might pre vent window from closing prope
177. low lights Anti lock Braking System ABS Avoid abrupt braking if possible Brak ing force boost in some cases defec tive Stop carefully Take into account longer brake travel Have this checked by the service center immediately DSC Dynamic Stability Control Flashing DSC controls the drive and braking forces The vehicle is stabi lized Reduce speed and adapt driving profile to the driving circumstances Illuminated DSC failed Have the system checked by the service center For additional information refer to Dynamic Stability Control DSC refer to page 129 DSC Dynamic Stability Control deactivated amp DSC Dynamic Stability Control is oe switched off For additional information refer to Dy namic Stability Control DSC refer to page 129 M Dynamic Mode MDM M Dynamic Mode MDM is switched on 2 Orr For more information see M Dynamic Mode refer to page 129 Additional flashing MDM controls the drive and brake forces The vehicle is stabilized Illuminated MDM failed Have the sys tem checked by the service center For more information see M Dynamic Mode refer to page 129 Flat Tire Monitor FTM The Flat Tire Monitor signals a loss of tire inflation pressure in a tire Reduce your speed and stop cau tiously Avoid sudden braking and steering ma neuvers For more information see Flat Tire Monitor re fer to page 111 Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 1 Re
178. ls 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 information generally records the state of a componen
179. luid 76 Washer nozzles wind shield 76 Washer system 74 Washing vehicle 216 Water on roads 172 Weights 222 Welcome lamps during un locking 37 Welcome lights 100 Wheel base vehicle 222 Wheel cleaner 218 Wheels changing 190 Wheels everything on wheels and tires 186 Wheels Flat Tire Monitor FTM 111 Wheels Tire Pressure Moni tor TPM 108 Width vehicle 222 Window defroster rear 146 Windows powered 48 Windshield climate con trol 171 Windshield washer fluid 76 Windshield washer noz zles 76 Windshield washer sys tem 74 Windshield wiper 74 Winter storage care 219 Winter tires suitable tires 191 Winter tires tread 189 Wiper 74 Wiper blades replacing 203 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Everything from A to Z Reference Wiper fluid 76 Wiper fold out position 76 Wiper system 74 Wood care 218 Word match concept naviga tion 24 Wrench see Onboard vehicle tool kit 203 X Xenon headlights bulb re placement 204 233 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 BMW M Mi The Ultimate Driving Machine Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 01 40 2 954 339 ue
180. mission the values fol 222 the selected options or country versions This also applies to safety related functions and systems The respectively applicable country provisions must be observed when using the respective features and systems found in the approval documents on informa tion signs on the vehicle or can be obtained from the service center The information in the vehicle documents al ways has priority roof racks or spoiler The heights can deviate for example due to the selected special equip ment tires load and chassis version inches mm 83 4 2 119 inches mm 74 4 1 891 inches mm 57 3 1 456 inches mm 193 5 4 916 inches mm 116 7 2 964 ft m 40 7 12 4 lowing the slash apply to vehicles with M dou ble clutch transmission Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Technical data Reference Approved gross vehicle weight los kg 5 313 2 410 Load lbs 959 926 kg 435 420 Approved front axle load lbs kg 2 601 1 180 Approved rear axle load lbs kg 2 78 1 260 Approved roof load capacity lbs kg 220 100 Trunk capacity cu ft l 18 4 520 Capacities Fuel tank approx 21 1 80 Fuel quality refer to page 184 223 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Reference Everything from A to Z Everything from A to Z Index A ABS Antilock Brake Sys tem 127 Acceleration Assistant refer to Launch Control 80 Accessories and parts 7 Activated charcoal filter 147 Active Blind Sp
181. n Display Signal tones When approaching an object an intermittent sound indicates the position of the object E g 136 if an object is detected to the left rear of the vehicle a signal tone sounds from the left rear speaker The shorter the distance to the object the shorter the intervals If the distance to a detected object is less than approx 10 in 25 cm a continuous tone is sounded With front PDC if objects are located both in front of and behind the vehicle an alternating continuous signal is sounded An interval tone is interrupted with the appro priate equipment after about 3 seconds gt If the 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 Volume The volume of the PDC signal tone can be ad justed similar to the sound and volume set tings of the radio Settings are stored for the profile currently in use Visual warning The approach of the vehicle to an object can be shown on the Control Display Objects that are farther away are already displayed on the Control Display before a signal sounds A display appears as soon as Park Distance Control PDC is activated The range of the sensors is represented in the colors green yellow and red When the image of the rearview camera is dis played the reel can be made to PDC cy Rear view camera System limits Limits of ultrasonic measurement Ultr
182. n terclockwise and remove Reversing lamp Follow general instructions refer to page 203 16 watt bulb W16W 207 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Mobility Replacing components Jacking points for the vehicle jack The jacking points for the vehicle jack are lo cated at the positions shown Vehicle battery Maintenance The battery is maintenance free The added amount of acid is sufficient for the service life of the battery Further information about the battery can be obtained from your service center Battery replacement Use approved vehicle batteries only Only use vehicle batteries that have been approved for your vehicle by the manufacturer otherwise the vehicle could be damaged and systems or functions may not be fully availa ble After a battery replacement have the battery registered on the vehicle by the service center to ensure that all comfort features are fully available and that any Check Control mes sages of these comfort features are no longer displayed Charging the battery General information Make sure that the battery is always suffi ciently charged to guarantee that the battery remains usable for its full service life 208 The battery may need to be charged in the fol lowing cases gt When making frequent short distance drives gt If the vehicle is not used for prolonged pe riods longer than a month Hints Do not connect charging devi
183. n external temperatures are low If the vehicle systems detect that the vehicleis The camera lens is automatically cleaned to located in a residential area the animal detec gether with the headlights tion is temporarily switched off Switching on off Hints Personal responsibility Switching on automatically When it is dark outside the system is automat Night Vision cannot replace the driver s ically active after every driving off personal judgment of the visibility conditions and the traffic situation The view ahead and the actual visibility conditions must always be Switch off the basis on which the vehicle speed is ad The system is only switched off until the next justed otherwise there is a risk to road time the engine is started with the Start Stop safety lt button Press button Overview The LED goes out Buttons in the vehicle Switching on heat image additionally The heat image from the Night Vision camera can also be displayed on the Control Display This function has no effect on object detec tion Press button A The image from the camera is displayed on the Control Display Intelligent Safety button Adjustments via the iDrive Switch on switch off heat image With heat image switched on A 1 Press the controller Camera 2 Select brightness or contrast y w gt 0 Select the symbol 7 gt Select the symbol 3 Turn the controller until the desired setting is
184. n approx 15 minutes the seat heating is activated automat ically with the temperature selected last Switch off Press button longer The LEDs go out Active seat ventilation front The seat cushion and backrest surfaces are cooled by means of integrated fans The ventilation cools the seat e g if the vehi cle interior is overheated or for continuous cooling at high temperatures Switching on j Press button once for each ventilation level The highest level is active when three LEDs are lit After a short time the system automatically moves down one level in order to prevent ex cessive cooling Switch off call Press button longer The LEDs go out 56 Safety belts Seats with safety belt The vehicle has five seats each of which is equipped with a safety belt General information Always make sure that safety belts are being worn by all occupants before driving off For the occupants safety the belt locking mechanism triggers early Slowly guide the belt out of the holder when applying it Although airbags enhance safety by providing added protection they are not a substitute for safety belts The upper 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 safety belt
185. n be opened even when the alarm system is armed After the trunk lid is closed it is locked and monitored again when the doors are locked The hazard warning system flashes once Panic mode You can trigger the alarm system if you find yourself in a dangerous situation Press button on the remote control for at least 3 seconds c To switch off the alarm press any button Indicator lamp on the interior rearview mirror gt The indicator lamp flashes briefly every 2 seconds The system is armed The indicator lamp flashes after locking The doors hood or trunk lid is not closed properly but the rest of the vehicle is se cured After 10 seconds the indicator lamp flashes continuously Interior motion sen sor and tilt alarm sensor are not active When the still open access is closed inte rior motion sensor and tilt alarm sensor will be switched on 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 47 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Controls Opening and closing 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 sunro
186. n clicking noises The do not cause any im pairment of the operation or the service life of the components Driving on racetracks Requirements Before driving on a racetrack gt Participation in BMW Driver Experience Training gt Check engine oil fill level and replenish as necessary gt Have vehicle checked at a service center Hints Racetrack operation leads to increased wear The vehicle is not designed for motorsports competitive use This wear is not covered by the warranty The standard brake linings and the wear indi cators are not designed for racetrack opera tion For more information and advice contact your service center 169 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Driving tips _ eka Things to remember when driving Things to remember when driving Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard country specific and optional features offered with the series It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car e g due to the selected options or country versions This also applies to safety related functions and systems The respectively applicable country provisions must be observed when using the respective features and systems Breaking in period General information Moving parts need time to adjust to one an other break in time The following instructions will help accomplish a long vehicle life and good efficiency During br
187. nal 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 201 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Mobility Maintenance Socket for OBD Onboard Diagnosis Note Socket for Onboard Diagnosis The socket for onboard diagnostics may only be used by the service center or a work shop that operates in accordance with the specifications of the vehicle manufacturer with correspondingly trained personnel and other authorized persons Otherwise use may result in operating problems for the vehicle Position There is an OBD socket on the driver s side for checking the primary components in the vehi cle s emissions Emissions gt The warning lamp lights up Emissions are deteriorating Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible 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 202 Online Edition for Par
188. nd the driver s door is open gt The hood was unlocked Some indicator lights light up for a varied length of time The engine can only be started via the Start Stop button Functional limitations Even if driving off was not intended the deacti vated engine starts up automatically in the fol lowing situations gt Excessive warming of the car s interior when the cooling function is switched on gt The steering wheel is turned Double clutch transmission Change from selector lever position D to N R or D S gt Mdouble clutch transmission Accelerat ing while simultaneously applying the brake The vehicle begins rolling gt Fogging of the windows when the auto matic climate control is switched on gt Vehicle battery is heavily discharged Excessive cooling of the car s interior when the heating is switched on gt Low brake vacuum pressure this can oc cur e g if the brake pedal is depressed a number of times in succession Preventing an automatic engine stop with aM double clutch transmission The concept To make it possible to drive off very quickly such as at an intersection the automatic en gine stop can be actively prevented Preventing an engine stop using the brake pedal The engine stop can be actively prevented within one second after the vehicle comes to a standstill gt Immediately after the vehicle comes to a standstill briefly press the brake pedal forcefully
189. ndards 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 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Wt Notes 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 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 Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian mode
190. ndicator lamp does not light up when e g a correctly seated person of sufficient size is detected on the seat The airbags on the front passenger side are activated Detected child seats The system generally detects children seated in achild seat particularly in child seats re quired by NHTSA when the vehicle was manu 107 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Controls Safety factured After installing a child seat make sure that the indicator lamp for the front seat passenger airbags lights up This indicates that the child seat has been detected and the front seat passenger airbags are not activated Strength of the driver s and front seat passenger airbag The explosive power that activates driver s front passenger s airbags very much depends on the positions of the driver s front passeng er s seat With a respective message appearing on Con trol Display calibrate the front seats to keep the accuracy of this function over the long term Calibrating the front seats A corresponding message appears on the Control Display 1 Press the reel and move the respective seat all the way forward 2 Press the reel forward again The seat still moves forward slightly 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
191. ng and is at operating tem perature Performing a detailed measurement In order to perform a detailed measurement of the engine oil level Vehicle info Vehicle status Measure engine oil level m a a Start measurement The engine oil level is checked and displayed via a scale Time approx 1 minute 198 Adding engine oil General information Switch off the ignition and safely park the vehi cle before engine oil is added Oil filler neck Only add engine oil when the message is dis played in the instrument cluster The quantity to be added is indicated in the message dis played in the instrument cluster Adding engine oil Add oil within the next 125 miles 200 km otherwise this may cause engine damage Do not add too much engine oil When too much engine oil is added im mediately have the vehicle checked otherwise this may cause engine damage Protect children Keep oil grease etc out of reach of chil dren and observe the warnings on the contain ers to prevent health risks Engine oil types to add Hints No oil additives Oil additives may lead to engine dam age Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Engine oil Mobility Viscosity grades for engine oils When selecting an engine oil ensure that the engine oil belongs to the viscosity grade SAE OW 40 or malfunctions or engine dam BMW recommends age may occur Original BMW Engine
192. nic refer to page 131 H Drivelogic refer to page 79 shift modes and Drivelogic driving pro grams Views of the Head up Display refer to page 97 Configuring M Drive The preassigned configurations can be individ ually adjusted On the Control Display 1 Settings 2 M Drive 1 or M Drive 2 3 Select the desired setting option 4 Select the desired channel Individual settings are stored for the profile currently in use If M Drive is activated a change in the setting on the Control Display is immediately adopted Activating deactivating M Drive Activating Press the corresponding button on the steer ing wheel gt Kom Activate M Drive 1 M gt cow Activate M Drive 2 M If DSC OFF or MDM is set in M Drive a mes sage appears in the instrument cluster This message is confirmed by pressing the button again 128 Deactivating Press the corresponding button on the steer ing wheel Indicator lights OA gt Indicator lamp flashes M Drive could not be activated Antilock braking system ABS or Dynamic Stability Control DSC directly regu late the driving stability Indicator lamp comes on corre sponding M Drive is activated Reactivate M Drive if indicator lamp is no longer flashing Hints If M Drive is activated individual settings can also be modified outside of M Drive e g using the buttons in the center console This deacti vates M Drive To reac
193. nk snow chains have been tested by the manufacturer of your vehicle and are determined by the manufacturer of your vehicle to be road safe and are recommended by the manufacturer of your vehicle Information about recommended snow chains is available from a service center At page 195 under the heading Hood the sentence beginning If you are unfamiliar should be disregarded At page 199 under the heading Engine oil change the text should be disregarded and in lieu thereof should be read as follows BMW recommends that you have the oil changed at your BMW dealer s service cen ter or at another service center that has trained personnel that can perform the work in accordance with BMW specifications At page 201 under the heading Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models and Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models the second paragraph should be disregarded and the following text read in lieu thereof The manufacturer of your vehicle recom mends that you have maintenance and repair performed by your BMW dealer s ser vice center or another service center or repair shop that employs trained personnel that can perform maintenance and repair work on your vehicle in accordance with BMW specifications The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends that you maintain records of all maintenance and repair work performed on your vehicle At page 204 and page 205 where it reads
194. nsporting 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 systems provided in accordance with the age weight and size of the child otherwise there is an increased 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 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 system in the front passenger seat make sure that the front knee and side airbags on the front passenger side are deactivated Automatic deactivation of front seat passen ger airbags refer to page 107 64 the selected options or country versions This also applies to safety related functions and systems The respectively applicable country provisions must be observed when using the respective features and systems Note Deactivating the front seat passenger airbags If a child restraint system is used in the front passenger seat deactivate the front seat pas senger airbags otherwise there is an in creased risk of injury to the child when the air bags are activated even with a child restraint system lt Installing child restraint systems Hints Manufacturer s information for child re straint systems To select mount and use child restraint sys tems observe the information provid
195. nt 206 Roadside parking lights 101 Roller sunblinds 49 RON recommended fuel grade 184 Roofliner 17 Roof load capacity 222 Roof mounted luggage rack 175 Rope for tow starting towing 214 Rubber components care 218 S Safe braking 172 Safety 7 Safety belt reminder for driv er s seat and front passen ger seat 57 Safety belts 56 Safety belts care 219 Safety Package refer to Ac tive Protection 124 Safety switch windows 49 Safety systems airbags 105 Saving fuel 177 Screen refer to Control Dis play 18 Screwdriver see Onboard ve hicle tool kit 203 Screw thread refer to Screw thread for tow fitting screw thread for tow fitting 215 Sealant 191 Seat belts refer to Safety belts 56 Seat heating front 55 Seat heating rear 55 Seating position for chil dren 64 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Everything from A to Z Reference Seat mirror and steering wheel memory 59 Seats 53 Seat ventilation front 56 Selection list in instrument cluster 93 Selector lever 77 Selector lever position 77 Sensors care 219 Sequential mode 78 Service and warranty 8 Service requirements Condi tion Based Service CBS 201 Service requirements dis play 90 Services ConnectedDrive Servotronic 131 SET button see Cruise con trol 133 Settings locking unlock ing 46 Settings M Drive 127 Settings on Control Dis play 96 Settings storing for seat mir rors
196. ntil the LED at the button lights up green The LED lights up green an Emergency Request was initiated If a cancel prompt appears on the display the Emergency Request can be aborted If the situation allows wait in your vehicle until the voice connection has been estab lished The LED flashes green when a connection to the BMW Response Center has been established Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Breakdown assistance Mobility When the emergency request Is received at the BMW Response Center 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 data are transmitted to the BMW Response Center which serve to deter mine the necessary rescue measures E g the current position of the vehicle if it can be established gt Ifthe LED is flashing green but the BMW Response Center can no longer be heard via the speaker you can nevertheless still be heard at 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 in the container on the inside of the trunk lid Unscrew the
197. nting eyes could be damaged Retaining strap guide Retaining strap Make sure the upper retaining strap does not run over sharp edges and is not twisted as it passes to the top anchor Otherwise the strap will not properly secure the child restraint system in the event of an accident i Direction of travel Head restraint Hook for upper retaining strap Mounting point eye Rear window shelf Seat backrest NO 1 fh WN Upper retaining strap Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Transporting children safely Controls Attaching the upper retaining strap to the mounting point 1 Remove the mounting point cover 2 Raise the head restraint Do not change the middle head restraint 3 Guide the upper retaining strap between the supports of the head restraint Guide it over the head restraint of the mid dle seat 4 Attach the hook of the retaining strap to the mounting eye 5 Tighten the retaining strap by pulling it down 6 Lower and lock head restraints as needed 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 lt a Press button on the driver s door if children are being transported in the rear This locks various functions so that they can not be operated from the rear safety switch refer to page 49 67 Online Edition for Part no
198. o a combined child and CRS weight of 65 lb 30 kg when the child is restrained by the internal harnesses Note Properly engage the lower LATCH an chors Make sure that the lower LATCH anchors have properly engaged and that the child restraint system is resting snugly against the backrest otherwise the degree of protection may be re duced lt Position The corresponding symbol shows the mounts for the lower LATCH anchors Seats equipped with lower anchors are marked with a pair 2 of LATCH sym sox bols Use of inner lower anchors from standard outboard LATCH positions to install a child restraint system in the center is not recommended For the center position use the vehicle seat belt instead Before installing LATCH child restraint systems Pull the belt away from the area of the child re straint system Assembly of LATCH child restraint systems 1 Mount the child restraint system refer to the user s manual of the system 2 Ensure that both LATCH anchors are prop erly connected 66 Child restraint fixing system with a tether strap Mounting points rx The respective symbol shows the an ile chor for the upper retaining strap Seats with an upper Top Tether are marked with this symbol It can be found on the rear seat backrest or the rear window shelf Note Mounting eyelets Use the mounting eyes only for the up per retaining strap to secure child restraint systems otherwise the mou
199. o detect an object depends on the temperature difference between the object and the background and on the level of heat 118 radiation emitted by the object Objects that are similar in temperature to the environment or that radiate very little heat are difficult to de tect For safety reasons when driving at speeds above approx 3 mph 5 km h and in low ambi ent light the image is only displayed when the low beams are activated A still image is displayed at regular intervals for a fraction of a second Pedestrian and animal detection Object detection and warning only functions in darkness Warm objects that are similar in shape to hu man beings are detected by the system In addition the system also detects animals above a certain minimum size e g deer With heat image activated on the Control Dis play People detected by the system are displayed with a slight yellow hue Animals detected by the system are displayed in a darker yellow Under good ambient conditions the object de tection operates within the following distance ranges gt Pedestrian detection up to approx 330 ft 100 m gt Detection of large animals up to approx 490 ft 150 m gt Detection of medium animals up to ap prox 230 ft 70 m Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Safety Controls Environmental influences can limit the availa The camera is automatically heated when the bility of object detectio
200. o to http www safercar gov or write to Administrator NHTSA 400 Seventh Street SW Washing ton DC 20590 You can also obtain other in formation about motor vehicle safety from http Awww safercar gov For Canadian customers Canadian customers who wish to report a safety related defect to Transport Canada De fect Investigations and Recalls may call the toll free hotline 1 800 333 0510 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http Awww tc gc ca roadsafety 10 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Notes PO 11 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 ae Ataglance CELEUS Cockpit Cockpit Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard country specific and optional features offered with the series It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car e g due to All around the steering wheel 1 Seating comfort features is Active seat 55 ls Roller sunblinds 49 Rear window safety switch 49 Seat mirror steering wheel memory 59 Power windows 48 Exterior mirror operation 60 On Fr amp N Driver assistance systems 14 the selected options or country versions This also applies to safety related functions and systems The respectively applicable country provisions must be observed when using the respective features and systems Active Blind Spot Detec tion 122 A KS
201. of 50 mph 80 km h If possible do not drive at speeds less than 12 mph 20 km h To correct the tire inflation pressure 1 Stop at a suitable location 2 Screw the connection hose of the com pressor directly onto the tire valve stem 3 Insert the connector into the power socket inside the vehicle 4 Correct the tire inflation pressure to 2 5 bar gt Increase pressure with the ignition turned on or the engine running reel on the compressor gt To reduce the pressure press the but ton on the compressor Continuing the trip Do not exceed the maximum permissible speed of 50 mph 80 km h Reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor Reinitialize the Tire Pressure Monitor Replace the defective tire and the sealant con tainer of the Mobility System as soon as possi ble 194 Snow chains Fine link snow chains Only certain types of fine link snow chains have been tested by the manufacturer of the vehicle classified as road safe and approved Information about the approved snow chains are available from the service center Use Use only in pairs on the rear wheels equipped with the tires of the following size gt 255 40R 19 gt 255 35 R20 Follow the snow chain manufacturer s instruc tions 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 a
202. of burns from hot engine Do not open the cooling system while the engine is hot otherwise esliding coolant may cause burns Suitable additives Only use suitable additives otherwise engine damage may occur The additives are harmful to your health Coolant consists of water and additives Not all commercially available additives are suitable for the vehicle Information about the suitable additives are available from the service center Coolant level General information Have your service center check the coolant level and add coolant if needed 200 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Maintenance Mobility Maintenance Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard country specific and optional features offered with the series It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car e g due to the selected options or country versions This also applies to safety related functions and systems The respectively applicable country provisions must be observed when using the respective features and systems BMW maintenance system The maintenance system indicates required maintenance measures and thereby provides support in maintaining road safety and the op erational reliability of the vehicle In some cases scopes and intervals may vary according to the country specific version Re placement work spare parts fuels and lubri cants and wea
203. of must be closed for the system to function properly Avoiding unintentional alarms The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen sor can be switched off together such as in the following situations gt In automatic car washes gt In duplex garages gt During transport on trains carrying vehi cles at sea or on a trailer gt With animals 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 turned off until the vehicle is locked again Switching off the alarm gt Unlock vehicle with the remote control or switch on the ignition if needed through emergency detection of remote control re fer to page 35 gt With Comfort Access if you are carrying the remote control on your person grasp the driver side or front passenger side door handle completely 48 Power windows Hint Take the remote control with you Take the remote control with you when leaving the vehicle so that children e g can not operate the power windows and injure themselves lt Opening gt Press the button to the resistance point The window opens while the switch is held gt Press the switch beyond the resist ance point The window opens automatica
204. of the tail gate The image quality may be impaired by dirt Clean the camera lens refer to page 219 Switching on off Switching on automatically With the engine running engage lever in posi tion PR 138 Automatic deactivation during forward travel The system switches off when a certain driving distance or speed is exceeded Switch the system back on if needed Switching on off manually Press button PY gt On the LED lights up gt Off the LED goes out The PDC is shown on the Control Display The rearview camera image is displayed when the reverse gear is engaged by pressing the button Switching the view via iDrive With PDC activated With PDC activated or Top View switched on eR Rear view camera The rearview camera image is displayed Display on the Control Display Functional requirement gt The rearview camera is switched on gt The trunk lid is fully closed Activating assistance functions More than one assistance function can be ac tive at the same time gt Parking aid lines Parking aid lines Lanes and turning radius are indicated gt Obstacle marking Pa Obstacle marking Spatially shaped markings are displayed Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Driving comfort Eele gt Pathway lines can be superimposed on the image of the rearview camera gt They help you to estimate how much space is needed when parking and maneu v
205. of the indicator lamp indicates that a turn signal bulb has failed For additional information refer to Turn signal refer to page 74 Parking lights headlight control Parking lights or headlights are acti vated For additional information refer to Parking lights low beams headlight control re fer to page 100 86 High beam Assistant A High beam Assistant is switched on High beams are activated and off auto matically as a function of the traffic sit uation For additional information refer to High beam Assistant refer to page 102 Cruise control The system is switched on It maintains A the speed that was set using the con trol elements on the steering wheel Blue lights High beams High beams are activated For additional information refer to High beams refer to page 74 General lamps Check Control At least one Check Control message is displayed or is stored The symbol is lt shown in the display of the instrument cluster M Drive M Drive 1 is activated M M Drive 2 is activated 2 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 lights Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Displays Controls Supplementary text messages Additional information such as on the cause of an error or the required action can be called up via Check Control
206. of you can also be detected within the system s range Note Personal responsibility The system cannot possibly serve as a substitute for the driver s personal judgment of the traffic situation The system may not al ways detect critical situations reliably and ina timely manner Adapt speed to traffic situation and drive alertly otherwise a risk to safety may result Function After the safety belt is buckled the front belts are automatically pretensioned once after the vehicle is driven is away In critical driving situations the following indi vidual functions become active as needed gt The front belts are automatically preten sioned gt Automatic closing of the windows gt Automatic closing of the glass sunroof For vehicles equipped with Comfort Seats automatic positioning of the backrest for the front passenger seat After a critical driving situation without an acci dent the front belts are loosened again All other systems can be restored to the desired setting If the belt tension does not loosen automati cally stop the vehicle and unbuckle the belt using the red button in the buckle Fasten the belt before continuing on your trip PostCrash In the event of an accident the system can bring the car to a halt automatically without in tervention by the driver in certain situations This can reduce the risk of a further collision and the consequences thereof Depressing the brake pedal
207. often for damage foreign objects lodged in the tread and tread wear Hints Driving over rough or damaged road surfaces as well as debris curbs and other obstacles can cause serious damage to wheels tires and suspension parts This is more likely to occur with low profile tires which provide less cush ioning between the wheel and the road Be careful to avoid road hazards and reduce your speed especially if your vehicle is equipped with low profile tires Indications of tire damage or other vehicle de fects gt Unusual vibrations while 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 189 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Mobility Wheels and tires In case of tire damage If there are indications of tire damage re duce your speed immediately and have the rims and tires checked right away otherwise there is the increased risk of an accident Drive carefully to the nearest service center If necessary have the vehicle towed or trans ported there Otherwise tire damage can be come life threatening for vehicle occupants and also other traffic lt Repair of tire damage For safety reasons the manufacturer of your vehicle recommends that you do not have damaged tires repaired they should be re placed Otherwise damage can occur as a re sult lt Chan
208. old the left button on the front passenger side Switching on Press any button except gt Rear window defroster Left side of Air volume button Seat heating Seat ventilation VV VV If necessary SYNC program Microfilter activated charcoal filter The microfilter removes dust and pollen from the incoming air The activated charcoal filter removes gaseous pollutants from the outside air that enters the vehicle This combined filter should be replaced during scheduled maintenance refer to page 201 of your vehicle Ventilation Front ventilation gt Thumbwheels to vary the temperature in the upper body region arrow 1 Toward blue colder Toward red warmer The set interior temperature for the driver and passenger are not changed gt Lever for changing the air flow direction arrow 2 gt Thumbwheels for opening and closing the vents continuously arrows 3 147 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Controls Climate control Ventilation levels gt Draft free ventilation Thumbwheel arrow 3 in level the air current is fanned out Maximum air flow Thumbwheel arrow 3 in level the air is partially fanned out and partially bundled This maximizes the air supply Direct ventilation Thumbwheel arrow 3 in level the air is bundled and can be directed to a specific point Adjusting the ventilation gt Ventilation for cooling
209. ols Spoken instructions are turned off Split screen General information Additional information can be displayed on the right side of the split screen e g information from the on board comupter 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 On the Control Display M Press button 2 Split screen Selecting the display On the Control Display Press button 2 Split screen 3 Move the controller until the split screen is selected 4 Press the controller or select Split screen content 5 Select the desired menu item Split screen content LY Split screen Map facing north Map direction of travel Map perspective view Position v Onboard info Trip computer Programmable memory buttons General information The iDrive functions can be stored on the pro grammable memory buttons and called up di rectly e g radio stations navigation destina tions phone numbers and menu entries Settings are stored for the profile currently in use Saving a function 1 Highlight the function via the iDrive 2 198 Press and hold the desired button until a signal sounds Running a function Press button E The function will work immediately This means e g that the number is dialed when a phone number is selected Displaying the button assignment
210. on trol 101 Automatic locking 46 Automatic recirculated air control 146 Automatic Soft Closing doors 40 Automatic trunk lid 41 AUTO program automatic cli mate control 145 AUTO program intensity 145 Auto Start Stop function 70 Average fuel consumption 94 Average speed 94 Axle loads weights 222 Backrest curvature refer to Lumbar support 54 Backrest width 54 Band aids refer to First aid kit 211 Bar for tow starting towing 214 Battery replacement vehicle battery 208 Battery replacement vehicle remote control 35 Battery vehicle 208 Belts safety belts 56 Beverage holder cu pholder 162 Blinds sun protection 49 BMW Assist see user s manual for Navigation En tertainment and Communi cation BMW Driver s Guide App 6 BMW Homepage 6 BMW Internet page 6 BMW maintenance sys tem 201 BMW M technology 168 Bottle holder refer to Cu pholder 162 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Everything from A to Z Reference Brake assistant 127 Brake discs break in 170 Brake force display 124 Brake lights adaptive 124 Brake lights brake force dis play 124 Brake lights bulb replace ment 206 Brake pads break in 170 Braking hints 172 Breakdown assistance 210 Break in 170 Brightness of Control Dis play 97 Bulb replacement 203 Bulb replacement front 204 Bulb replacement rear 206 Bulbs and lights 203 Button Start Stop 68 Bypassing refer to Jump
211. on 115 Personal Profile 35 Personal Profile exporting profiles 36 Pinch protection system glass sunroof 51 Pinch protection system win dows 49 Plastic care 218 Power failure 208 Power sunroof glass 50 Power windows 48 Pressure tire air pres sure 186 Pressure warning FTM tires 111 Preventing Auto Start Stop 71 Profile refer to Personal Pro file 35 Programmable memory but tons iDrive 23 Protective function glass sunroof 51 230 Protective function win dows 49 Push and turn switch refer to Controller 18 R Radiator fluid 200 Radio operated key refer to Remote control 34 Radio ready state 68 Radio see user s manual for Navigation Entertainment and Communication Rain sensor 75 Rear automatic climate con trol 148 Rear lights 206 Rear socket 156 Rearview camera 137 Rearview mirror 60 Rear window defroster 146 Recirculated air mode 146 Recommended fuel grade 184 Recommended tire brands 190 Refueling 182 Remaining range 89 Remote control key 34 Remote control malfunc tion 38 Remote control univer sal 151 Replacement fuse 209 Replacing parts 203 Replacing wheels tires 190 Reporting safety defects 9 RES button see Cruise con trol 133 Reserve warning refer to Range 89 Reset Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 109 Residual heat automatic cli mate control 147 Retaining straps securing cargo 175 Retreaded tires 190 Reversing lamp bulb replace me
212. or can be displayed on the Control Display e g whether or not the FTM is active On the Control Display 1 Vehicle info 2 Vehicle status 3 1 Flat Tire Monitor FTM The status is displayed Initialization When initializing the once set inflation tire pressures serve as reference values in order to detect a flat tire Initialization is started by con firming the tire inflation pressures Do not initialize the system when driving with snow chains On the Control Display Vehicle info Vehicle status 1 Perform reset Start the engine do not drive off Start the initialization with Perform reset aS YS 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 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 Identify the damaged wheel Do so by checking the tire inflation pressure using the Mobility System If the tire inflation pressure in all tires is correct the Flat Tire Monitor may not have been initialized In this case initialize the system 3 Repair flat tire with the Mobility System or replace the damaged wheel System limits Sudden tire damag
213. ore 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 universal garage door opener If you have any questions please contact gt Your service center gt www homelink com on the Internet HomeLink is a registered trademark of Gentex Corporation Control elements on the interior rearview mirror gt 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 151 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 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 of 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 held transmitter and the button to be program med on the interior rearview mirror The LED on the interior rearview mirro
214. ot Detec tion 122 Active M differential 131 Active Protection 124 Active seat front 55 Active seat ventilation front 56 Adaptive brake lights refer to Brake force display 124 Adaptive Light Control 101 Additives oil 198 Adjustments seats head re straints 53 After washing vehicle 21 7 Airbags 105 Airbags indicator warning light 106 Air circulation refer to Recir culated air mode 146 Air dehumidifying refer to Cooling function 146 Air distribution manual 145 Air flow automatic climate control 145 Air outlets see ventila tion 147 Air pressure tires 186 Alarm system 47 Alarm unintentional 48 All around the center con sole 16 All around the roofliner 17 224 All around the steering wheel 14 All season tires refer to Win ter tires 191 Alternating code hand held transmitter 152 Alternative oil types 199 Ambient light 104 Animal detection see Night Vision 118 Antifreeze washer fluid 76 Antilock Brake System ABS 127 Anti slip control refer to DSC 129 Approved axle load 222 Approved engine oils see Suitable engine oil types 199 Armrest refer to Center arm rest 161 Arrival time 94 Ashtray 153 Ashtray front 153 154 Ashtray rear 154 Assistance when driving off 127 Attentiveness assistant 124 AUTO intensity 145 Automatic car wash 216 Automatic climate con trol 144 Automatic Curb Monitor 61 Automatic deactivation front seat passenger airbags 107 Automatic headlight c
215. ow beams high beams Lights in the trunk lid 3 Parking lamp daytime running lights 4 Turn signal Access to the lights 5 Side marker lights 1 Remove the three screws using the screw driver from the onboard vehicle tool kit Light emitting diodes LEDs With LED headlights all front lights and side indicators are designed with LED technology Contact your service center in the event of a malfunction Turn signal in exterior mirror The turn signals in the exterior mirrors feature LED technology Contact your service center in the event of a malfunction 206 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Replacing components 2 Fold away the cover L The illustration shows the position of the bulb in the installed bulb holder Inside brake lamp Follow general instructions refer to page 203 21 watt bulb H21W M Squeeze the clips together and remove the bulb holder Pull out the bulb and replace it The illustration shows the position of the bulb in the installed bulb holder Changing wheels Hints When sealants are used an immediate wheel change when there is a loss of tire inflation pressure in the event of a flat tire is unneces sary Which is why no spare tire is available a The tools for changing wheels are available as Squeeze the clips together and remove the accessories from your service center bulb holder Press the bulb into the bulb holder turn cou
216. ows which side of the vehicle the fuel filler flap is on Hints on refueling refer to page 182 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 87 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Controls Displays middle or in the left half of the temperature display gt Hot engine the pointer is at the high end of the temperature range A Check Control message is also displayed Coolant temperature If the coolant along with the engine becomes too hot a Check Control message is displayed Check the coolant level refer to page 200 Odometer and trip odometer Display gt Odometer arrow 1 pts lt b gt Trip odometer arrow 2 43955 223 5 Show reset kilometers lt Press the knob gt When the ignition is switched off the time the external temperature and gt When the ignition is switched on the trip odometer is reset the odometer are displayed External temperature 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 an increased risk of ice on roads 88 Ice on roads Even at temperatures above 37 F 3
217. p When the low beams are on the lights are au tomatically brightened or dimmed The system responds to light from oncoming traffic and traffic driving ahead of you and to adequate illumination e g in towns and cities The blue indicator lamp in the instru ment cluster lights up when the system switches on the high beams Depend ing on the version of the system in the vehicle the high beams may not switch off for oncom ing vehicles but may only be dimmed in the areas that blind oncoming traffic In this case the blue indicator light will stay on Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Lights Switching the high beams on and off manually gt High beams on arrow 1 gt High beams off headlight flasher arrow 2 The High beam Assistant can be switched off when manually adjusting the light To reacti vate the High beam Assistant press the but ton on the turn signal lever System limits 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 When 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 poorl
218. p a Contents _ The Ultimate Driving Machine i To aiim A a O ee a THE BMW M5 SEDAN OWNER S MANUAL Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 M5 Owner s Manual for Vehicle Thank you for choosing a BMW M5 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 MB Also use the Integrated Owner s Manual in your vehi cle It contains important information on vehicle operation that will help you make full use of the technical features available in your BMW M5 The manual also contains information designed to enhance operating reliability and road safety and to contrib ute to maintaining the value of your BMW M5 Any updates made after the editorial deadline for the printed or Integrated Owner s Manual are found 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 ride BMW AG The Owner s Manual is available in many countries as an app Additional information on the Internet www omw com bmw_drivers_guide Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 2015 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Munich Germany Reprinting including excerpts only with the written consent of BMW AG Munich US English II 15 03 15
219. p odometer 88 Truck for tow starting towing 213 Trunk lid automatic 41 Trunk lid closing 41 Trunk lid closing with no touch activation 44 Trunk lid emergency unlock ing 43 Trunk lid hotel function 42 Trunk lid opening 40 Trunk lid opening with no touch activation 44 Trunk lid via remote con trol 38 Turning circle 222 Turning circle lines rearview camera 139 Turn signals operation 74 Turn signals rear bulb re placement 206 232 U Unintentional alarm 48 Units of measure 97 Universal remote control 151 Unlocking locking via door lock 39 Unlocking locking with re mote control 37 Unlocking settings 46 Updates made after the edito rial deadline 7 Upholstery care 218 USB interface 156 V V8 high performance engine High performance engine V8 168 Vanity mirror 153 Vehicle battery 208 Vehicle battery replac ing 208 Vehicle break in 170 Vehicle care 217 Vehicle features and op tions 6 Vehicle identification num ber 9 Vehicle jack 208 Vehicle paint 217 Vehicle storage 219 Vehicle wash 216 Ventilation 147 Ventilation refer to Parked car ventilation 150 Venting see ventilation 147 Vent see ventilation 147 VIN see vehicle identification number 9 Voice activation system 26 W Warning and indicator lamps see Check Control 84 Warning displays see Check Control 84 Warning messages see Check Control 84 Warning triangle 211 Warranty 7 Washer f
220. parking oth erwise the vehicle could roll On steep upward and downward inclines further secure the ve hicle e g by turning the steering wheel in the direction of the curb lt Take the remote control with you Take the remote control with you when leaving the vehicle so that children e g can not release the parking brake lt Pull the reel The LED lights up Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Driving Controls park The indicator lamp lights up red The parking brake is set While driving Use as emergency brake while driving Pull the reel and hold it The vehicle brakes hard while the reel is being pulled park The indicator lamp lights up red a sig nal sounds and the brake lights light up A Check Control message is displayed If the vehicle is slowed down down to a speed of approx 2 mph 3 km h the parking brake is set Releasing With the ignition switched on P Manual transmission Press the switch hats while the brake or clutch pedal is pressed M double clutch transmission Press the switch while pressing on the brake pedal The LED and indicator lamp go out The parking brake is released Automatic release in cars with M double clutch transmission 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
221. pears in the instrument cluster This message is confirmed by pressing the button again Deactivating MDM Press the appropriate button 1 or button 2 on the steering wheel again M Dynamic Mode and the settings selected under M Drive are deactivated Indicator warning lights Indicator lights light up M Dynamic Mode is activated DSC indicator lamp also flashes cco M Dynamic Mode controls the drive forces and brake forces Indicator lights light up FF M Dynamic Mode or DSC has failed AD aD AD s 1 OO O Deactivating DSC DSC OFF When DSC is deactivated driving stability is reduced during acceleration and when driving in curves To increase vehicle stability activate DSC again as soon as possible Deactivating DSC Press and hold this button but not longer than approx 10 seconds until the indica tor lamp for DSC OFF lights up in the instru ment cluster and displays DSC OFF The DSC system is switched off Activating DSC E Press button DSC OFF and the DSC OFF indicator lamp go out Via M Drive On the Control Display 1 Settings 2 M Drive 1 or M Drive 2 3 Select the symbol 4 DSC OFF To open M Drive with the selected settings press the corresponding button on the steer ing wheel gt gt E A message appears in the instrument cluster This message is confirmed by pressing the button again Indicator warning lights When DSC is deact
222. peed refer to page 134 Resume speed refer to page 134 rocker switch Maintain store change speed refer to page 134 Buttons are arranged according to vehicle s series optional features and country specifica tions Switching on koe Press button on the steering wheel The marking in the speedometer is set to the current speed The cruise control can be used Switch off Deactivated or interrupted system With deactivated or interrupted system use your brakes steering and moves as usual to avoid the chance of an accident lt Press button on the steering wheel gt If active press twice gt If interrupted press once 133 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Controls Driving comfort The displays go out The stored desired speed is deleted Interrupting When active press the button The system is automatically interrupted if gt The brakes are applied gt The clutch pedal is depressed for a few seconds or released while a gear is not en gaged Selector lever position D is disengaged gt MDM is activated or DSC is deactivated DSC is actively controlling stability Maintaining storing and changing the speed Hints Adjusting the desired speed Modify desired speed to road conditions and be ready to brake at all times otherwise there is the risk of an accident lt Maintaining storing the speed 7 Press button Or SET Press the ro
223. per functioning and light up temporarily when the engine is started or the ignition is switched on 84 Red lights Safety belt reminder e Flashing or illuminated safety belt on A the driver or passenger side is not buckled The safety belt reminder can also be activated if objects are placed on the front passenger seat Make sure that the safety belts are positioned correctly Airbag system e e Airbag system and belt tensioner are As defective Have the vehicle checked by the serv ice center immediately Parking brake park The parking brake is set For additional information refer to Release parking brake refer to page 73 Brake system Continue to drive moderately Have the vehicle checked by the serv ice center immediately BRAKE Ss Front end collision warning Illuminated advance warning is issued e g when there is the impending dan ger of a collision or the distance to the vehicle ahead is too small Increase distance Flashing acute warning of the imminent dan ger of a collision when the vehicle approaches another vehicle at a relatively high differential speed Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Displays Controls Intervention by braking or make an evasive ma neuver Pedestrian warning r Symbol in the instrument cluster JW If a collision with a person detected in this way is imminent the symbol lights up and a signal sounds Yel
224. per than 9 8 inches 25 cm and at this height no faster than walking speed up to 3 mph 5 km h Braking safely Your vehicle is equipped with ABS as a stand ard feature Applying the brakes fully is the most effective way of braking in situations needed Steering is still responsive You can still avoid any obstacles with a minimum of steering ef fort The pulsing of the brake pedal indicates that ABS is in its active mode In certain braking situations the perforated brake discs can cause functional problems However this has no effect on the perform ance and operational reliability of the brake Objects within the range of movement of the pedals No objects in the area around the pedals Keep floor mats carpets and any other objects out of the pedal area otherwise the function of the pedals could be impeded while driving and create the risk of an accident Do not place additional floor mats over existing mats or other objects 172 Things to remember when driving Only use floor mats that have been approved for the vehicle and can be properly attached to floor Ensure that the floor mats are securely fas tened again after they were removed for clean ing e g lt Driving in wet conditions When roads are wet salted or in heavy rain press brake pedal ever so gently every few miles Ensure that this action does not endanger other traffic The heat generated in this process helps dry the brak
225. possibly with the assistance of an expert Additional functions that are contractually agreed with the customer such as vehicle emergency locating you can transmit certain vehicle data 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 other parties such as law enforce ment could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data rou
226. pports the following func tions gt Unlocking locking of the vehicle gt Convenient closing gt Open the trunk lid individually Open close trunk lid with no touch activa tion 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 approx 2 seconds gt The engine can only be started if the re mote control is in the vehicle Unlocking Grasp the handle of a vehicle door completely arrow This corresponds with pressing the button on the remote control gj 43 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Opening and closing Locking ZZ Touch the surface on the handle of a vehicle door arrow with your finger for approx 1 sec ond without grasping the door handle This corresponds with 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 turned off before locking the vehi cle Convenient closing Monitor closing Monitor closing to ensure that no one becomes trapped lt Touch the surface on the handle of a vehicle door arrow with your finger and hold it there without grasping the door handle This corresponds to pressing and holding the remote contro
227. proximately 20 seconds until the LED flashes rapidly All stored functions are deleted The functions cannot be deleted individually Sun visor Glare shield Fold the sun visor down or up Vanity mirror A vanity mirror is located in the sun visor be hind a cover When the cover is opened the mirror lighting switches on Ashtray cigarette lighter Manual transmission Front Opening Press on the cover Emptying Take out the insert Lighter Push in the lighter The lighter can be removed as soon as it pops back out 153 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Interior equipment Danger of burns Only hold the hot lighter by its knob oth erwise there is a danger of getting burned Switch off the ignition and take the remote control with you when leaving the vehicle so that children cannot use the lighter and burn themselves 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 lt M double clutch transmission Front Opening Press on the cover Emptying Take out the insert Lighter Press on the cover 154 Push in the lighter The lighter can be removed as soon as it pops back out Danger of burns Only hold the hot lighter by its knob oth erwise there is a danger of getting burned Switch off the ignition and tak
228. r 1 Turn on the Entertainment sound output if needed 2 Gs Press button on the steering wheel 3 Radios 4 Tone Via short command The desired tone settings can also be started via a short command 1 Turn on the Entertainment sound output if needed 2 Gi Press button on the steering wheel 3 Tone Setting the voice dialog Set system to standard dialog or use a short version The short version of the voice dialog plays back short messages in abbreviated form Settings Language Units Speech type 7 2 SS Select setting lt 4 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 profile cur rently in use Hints on Emergency Requests Do not use the voice activation system to ini tiate an Emergency Request In stressful situa tions the voice and vocal pitch can change 27 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Ataglance GECUL E Voice activation system This can unnecessarily delay the establish ment of a phone connection Instead use the SOS button refer to page 210 close to the interior mirror Environmental conditions gt Say the commands numbers and letters smoothly and with normal volume empha sis and speed gt Always
229. r cables in the re verse order Check the battery and recharge if needed Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Breakdown assistance Mobility Tow starting and towing Note Tow starting and towing For tow starting or towing switch off the Intelligent Safety systems otherwise malfunc tions of the individual braking systems might lead to accidents lt Manual transmission Observe before towing your vehicle Gearshift lever in neutral position Towing When the parking brake is blocked The parking brake cannot be released manually Do not tow the vehicle with the parking brake blocked or the vehicle can be damaged Contact your service center lt Follow the towing instructions Follow all towing instructions otherwise vehicle damage or accidents may occur lt gt Make sure that the ignition is switched on otherwise the low beams tail lights turn signals and wipers may be unavailable gt Do not tow the vehicle with the rear axle tilted as the front wheels could turn gt When the engine is stopped there is no power assist Consequently more force needs to be applied when braking and steering gt Larger steering wheel movements are re quired gt The towing vehicle must not be lighter than the vehicle being towed otherwise it will not be possible to control the vehi cle s response Tow truck Have your vehicle transported with a tow truck with a so call
230. r car e g due to the selected options or country versions This also applies to safety related functions and systems The respectively applicable country provisions must be observed when using the respective features and systems Hints Overloading the vehicle To avoid exceeding the approved ca pacity of the tires never overload the vehicle Overloading can lead to overheating and in creases the rate at which damage develops in side the tires This could result in a sudden loss of tire inflation pressure lt No fluids in the cargo area Make sure that fluids do not leak into the cargo area otherwise the vehicle may be dam aged lt Heavy and hard objects Do not stow any heavy and hard objects in the car s interior without securing them oth erwise they may present a danger to occu pants e g during braking and evasive maneu vers 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 174 vehicle and unstable driving situations may result 2 Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kilograms or YYY pounds The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load ca pacity For example if the Y
231. r during accidents Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Storage compartments Controls Opening Locking the storage compartment Pull the handle The storage compartment in the armrest can be locked with an integrated key to separately secure the trunk lid refer to page 42 e g Closing Fold cover closed After the storage compartment is locked the remote control can be handed out without the integrated key refer to page 34 for instance at Center armrest a hotel This prevents access to the storage compart Front ment and to the cargo area A storage compartment is located in the center armrest between the front seats Connection for an external audio device Opening An external audio device e g an MP3 player can be con nected via the AUX IN port or the USB audio interface in the center armrest Rear The center armrest contains a storage com partment Press button 161 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Storage compartments Folding down Manual transmission Front On the center console ll Pull on the opener and fold the armrest for ward ENS To open press the button Opening The insert folds out To use as a storage compartment fold the in sert back in M double clutch transmission Front Pull on the handle and fold open the cover Cupholders To open press on the cover Hints Shatter proof containers and
232. r 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 trunk Roof mounted luggage rack Note Roof racks are available as special accessories Securing Follow the installation instructions of the roof rack 175 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Driving tips djs Loading Roof drip rail with flaps The anchorage points are located in the roof drip rail above the doors Fold the cover outward Loading Be sure that adequate clearance is maintained for tilting and opening the glass sunroof Because roof racks raise the vehicle s center of gravity when loaded they have a major ef fect on vehicle handling and steering re sponse Therefore note the following when loading and driving gt Do not exceed the approved roof axle loads and the approved gross vehicle weight gt Distribute the roof load uniformly gt The roof load should not extend past the loading area gt Always place the heaviest pieces on the bottom gt Secure the roof luggage firmly e g tie with ratchet straps gt Donot let objects project into the opening path of the trunk lid gt Drive cautiously and avoid sudden acceler ation and braking maneuvers Take corners gently 176 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15
233. r materials are calculated sepa rately Additional information is available from the service center Condition Based Service CBS Sensors and special algorithms take into ac count the driving conditions of your vehicle Based on this Condition Based Service recog nizes the maintenance requirements The system makes it possible to adapt the amount of maintenance corresponding to your user profile Detailed information on service requirements refer to page 90 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 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 needed changing the engine oil and the microfilter activated charcoal filter Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models and Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models Please consult your Service and Warranty In formation Booklet for US models and Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian mod els for additio
234. r num bers 2 Select additional letters or numbers if needed 3 OK confirm the entry Symbol Function lt Press the controller delete the let ter or number l lt Press the controller for an extended period delete all letters or numbers Switching between cases letters and numbers Depending on the menu you can reel between entering upper and lower case letters and numbers Symbol Function ABc Enter the letters 124 Enter the numbers abc or ABC Tip controller up Without navigation system A amp Select the symbol Entry comparison Entering names and addresses choice is nar rowed down with every letter entered and let ters may be added automatically Entries are continuously compared with data stored in the vehicle gt Only those letters are offered during input for which data is available Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 iDrive Ataglance a glance gt Target search names of locations may be entered in languages available through Control Display 25 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Ataglance Feeirlia me Voice activation system Voice activation system Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard country specific and optional features offered with the series It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car e g due to the selected options or country versions This also
235. r the engine to warm up while the vehicle remains stationary Start driving at moderate engine speeds M double clutch transmission Starting the engine 1 Depress the brake pedal 2 Press the Start Stop button The ignition is activated automatically for a certain time and is stopped as soon as the en gine starts Manual transmission Starting the engine 1 Depress the brake pedal 2 Press onthe clutch pedal and shift to neu tral 3 Press the Start Stop button The ignition is activated automatically for a certain time and is stopped as soon as the en gine starts Engine stop Hints Take the remote control with you Take the remote control with you when leaving the vehicle so that children e g can not start the engine Apply parking brake and further secure the vehicle if needed Set the parking brake firmly when parking oth erwise the vehicle could roll On steep upward 69 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Controls Driving and downward inclines further secure the ve hicle e g by turning the steering wheel in the direction of the curb lt Before driving into a car wash So that the vehicle can roll into a car wash ob serve instructions for going into an automatic car wash refer to page 216 M double clutch transmission Switching off the engine 1 Apply the brakes until the vehicle comes to a stop 2 Press the Start Stop button The engine is swi
236. r to Remote control 34 Maximum cooling 146 Maximum speed display 92 Maximum speed winter tires 191 M carbon ceramic brake 168 M Compound brake 168 M differential active 131 MDM M Dynamic Mode 129 M double clutch transmis sion 77 M Drive 127 M Driver s Package driving Instructions 173 M Driving Dynamics Con trol 81 M Dynamic Mode MDM 129 Measure units of 97 Medical kit 211 Memory for seat mirrors steering wheel 59 Menu EfficientDynamics 90 Menu in instrument clus ter 93 Menus operating iDrive 18 Menus refer to iDrive operat Ing concept 19 Messages see Check Con trol 84 Microfilter 147 Minimum tread tires 189 Mirror 60 Mirror memory 59 Mobile communication devi ces in the vehicle 171 Mobility System 191 Modifications technical refer to Safety 7 Moisture in headlight 204 Monitor refer to Control Dis play 18 Mounting of child restraint systems 64 M technology 168 Multifunction steering wheel buttons 14 M view Head up display 98 N Navigation see user s manual for Navigation Entertain ment and Communication Neck restraints front refer to Head restraints 57 Neck restraints rear refer to Head restraints 58 Neutral cleaner see wheel cleaner 218 New wheels and tires 190 Night Vision 118 Night Vision device see Night Vision 118 Nylon rope for tow starting towing 214 O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 202 OBD see OBD Onboard Di agnosis 202 Objec
237. r will be gin flashing slowly 5 Release both buttons as soon as the LED flashes more rapidly The LED flashing faster indicates that the button on the inte rior 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 view mirror longer If the LED on the interior 152 rearview mirror starts flashing rapidly and then stays lit constantly for 2 seconds the system features an alternating code system Flashing and continuous illumination of the LED will re peat for approximately 20 seconds For systems with an alternating code sy
238. rage speed Periods in which the vehicle is parked with the engine manually stopped are not included in the calculation of the average speed Resetting average values Press and hold the onboard 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 Time of arrival The estimated time of arrival is displayed if a destination is en tered in the navigation system before the trip is started 11 35 The time must be correctly set Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Displays Controls Speed limit detection Description of the speed limit detection refer to page 92 function Trip computer The vehicle features two types of board com puters 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 On the Control Display 1 Vehicle info 2 Trip computer 3 Reset all values are reset Automatically reset all values are reset approx 4 hours after the vehicle came to a standstill Display on the Control Display Display the computer or trip computer on the Control Display 1 Vehicle info 2 Onboard info or Trip computer Resetting the fuel cons
239. ral Safety Requirements in addition to these grades Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified gov ernment test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and one half 1 g times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use however and may depart signifi cantly from the norm due to variations in driv ing habits service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate Traction The traction grades from highest to lowest are AA A B and C 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
240. rasive materials otherwise damage can result lt Clean with a clean antistatic microfiber cloth Long term When the vehicle is shut down for longer than three months special measures must be taken Additional information is available from the service center 219 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 Reference This chapter contains the technical data and an index that will quickly take you to the information you need Reference Technical data Technical data Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard country specific and optional features offered with the series It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car e g due to Note The technical data and specifications in this Owner s Manual are used as guidance values The vehicle specific data can deviate from this for example due to the selected special equip ment country version or country specific measurement method Detailed values can be Dimensions The dimensions can vary depending on the model version equipment or country specific measurement method The specified heights do not take into account attached parts for example a roof antenna BMW M5 Sedan Width with mirrors Width without mirrors Height Length Wheelbase Smallest turning radius diam Weights The values preceding the slash apply to vehi cles with manual trans
241. rd slightly and are in an upright position Otherwise the head restraint and screen could be damaged lt 1 Unlock the belt lock of the center safety belt in the rear using the latch plate of an other safety belt 2 Insert the latch plate at the end of the belt into the specially designated fixture on the rear window shelf 3 Push the corresponding head restraint down as far as it will go 4 Pull the corresponding lever in the cargo area to release the rear seat backrest 5 The unlocked rear seat backrest moves forward slightly 6 Fold backrest forward 157 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Controls Interior equipment Closing 1 Return the rear seat backrest to the upright seating position and engage it Ensure that the lock is securely en gaged Make sure that the lock engages properly when folding back otherwise transported cargo could enter the car s interior during braking or evasive maneuvers and endan ger the vehicle s occupants lt 2 Release the belt tongue from the fixture on the rear window shelf 3 Insert the belt tongue in the belt lock of the center safety belt Make sure you hear the latch plate engage To secure cargo refer to page 175 with nets or draw straps the cargo area is fitted with lashing eyes Ski bag Capacity The ski bag can be used to transport up to four pairs of skis with a length of up to 6 ft 2 10 m or depending on
242. re damage and the risk of an accident Tires have a natural consistent loss of tire in flation pressure Tires heat up while driving and the tire infla tion pressure increases along with the tire s temperature The tire inflation pressure speci fications relate to cold tires or tires with the ambient temperature 186 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 The displays of inflation devices may under read by up to 1 45 psi 0 1 bar For Flat Tire Monitor after correcting the tire inflation pressure reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor For Tire Pressure Monitor after correcting the tire inflation pressure reset the Tire Pressure Monitor Tire inflation pressure specifications The tire inflation pressure table refer to page 187 contains all tire inflation pressure specifications for the specified tire sizes at the ambient temperature Tire inflation pressure specifications apply to approved 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
243. result from road users or objects that are not lidtured by the camera Overview Button in the vehicle Top View 141 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Driving comfort Cameras The lenses of the Top View camera are located at the bottom in the mirror housings The im age quality may be impaired by dirt Clean the camera lenses refer to page 219 Switching on off Switching on automatically With the engine running engage lever in posi tion PR The rearview camera image is displayed To switch to the Top View cf Rear view camera Automatic deactivation during forward travel The system switches off when a certain driving distance or speed is exceeded Switch the system back on if needed Switching on off manually Press button PY gt On the LED lights up gt Off the LED goes out Top View is displayed The rearview camera image is displayed when the reverse gear is engaged by pressing the button 142 Display Visual warning The approach of the vehicle to an object can be shown on the Control Display When the distance to an object is small a red bar is shown in front of the vehicle as it is in the PDC display The display appears as soon as Top View is activated When the image of the rearview camera is dis played it is possible to reel to top view cf Rear view camera Brightness With Top View switched on 1 Oo Selec
244. rly For checking and adjusting headlamp aim please contact your BMW center Parking lights and roadside parking lamp Follow general instructions refer to page 203 These lights feature LED technology Contact your service center in the event of a malfunction Accessing the bulbs Remove the screws and fold down the lid Turn signal Follow general instructions refer to page 203 The illustration shows the left side of the en gine compartment 24 waitt bulb PY Unscrew the lid remove it and change the bulb Corner illuminating lights Follow general instructions refer to page 203 The illustration shows the left side of the en gine compartment 55 watt bulb H7 1 Fold open the cover in the engine compart ment 205 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Mobility Replacing components 3 Unscrew the bulb holder counterclockwise Tail lights bulb replacement At a glance N 4 Remove the bulb and replace it 5 Insert the new bulb and attach the cover in the reverse order Turn signal Reversing lamp LED headlights Inside brake lamp Rear lamp At a glance Outside brake lamp O 0O A QHN Rear reflector Turn signal outer brake tail and license plate lights Follow general instructions refer to page 203 These lights feature LED technology Contact your service center in the event of a malfunction 1 Corner illuminating lights 2 L
245. rly proceed as follows 1 Pull the reel 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 margin 2 Pull the reel past the resistance point again within approx 4 seconds and hold it there The window closes without jam protection Safety switch General information The safety switch in the driver s door can be used to prevent children e g from opening and closing the rear windows using the switches in the rear Switching on and off J Press button The LED lights up if the safety func tion is switched on Safety switch for rear operation Press the safety switch when transport ing children in the rear otherwise injury may result if the windows are closed without super vision lt Roller sunblinds General information If you are no longer able to move the roller sun blind for the rear window after having activated it anumber of times in a row the system is blocked for a limited time to prevent overheat ing Let the system cool The roller sunblind for the rear window cannot be moved at low interior temperatures Driver s door controls 49 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Opening and closing Roller sunblind for rear window Press button Roller sunblinds for the rear side windows Pull out the roller sunblind at the loop and hook it onto the bracket
246. rol is not recognized slightly Emergency detection of remote change the height position of the remote con control trol and repeat the procedure 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 Personal Profile mote control by external sources e g by radio masts The concept Empty battery in remote control Personal Profile provides three profiles using gt Interference from radio transmissions which personal vehicle settings can be stored through mobile devices in close proximity Every remote control has one of these profiles to remote control assigned If the vehicle is unlocked using a remote con trol the assigned personal profile will be acti 35 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Controls Opening and closing vated All settings stored in the profile are au tomatically applied If several drivers use their own remote control the vehicle will adjust the personal settings during unlocking These settings are also re stored if the vehicle has been used in the meantime by a person with a different remote control Changes to the settings are automatically saved in the personal profile Three personal profiles and a guest profile can be created Adjusting The settings for the following systems and functions are saved in the active profile The scope of storable settings is country and equipment
247. ront 265 40 ZR 2 6 37 19 102 Y XL 26137 Rear 295 35 ZR 19 104 Y XL Front 265 35 ZR 2 8 40 20 99 Y XL 7 28 40 Rear 295 30 ZR 20 101 Y XL Tire identification marks Tire size 245 45 R 18 96 Y 245 nominal width in mm 187 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Mobility Wheels and tires 45 aspect ratio in R radial tire code 18 rim diameter in inches 96 load rating not for ZR tires Y speed rating before the R on ZR tires Speed letter Q up to 100 mph 160 km h R up to 106 mph 170 km h S up to 112 mph 180 km h T 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 0115 xxxx manufacturer code for the tire brand xxx tire size and tire design 0115 tire age Tires with DOT codes meet the guidelines of the U S Department of Transportation Tire age DOT 0115 the tire was manufactured in the 1st week of 2015 Recommendation Regardless of wear and tear 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 188 DOT Quality Grades Treadwear Traction AA ABC Temperature A B C All passenger car tires must conform to Fed e
248. rrow 1 and open the lid arrow 2 In the trunk Open the cover on the right side trim arrow Information on the fuse types and locations is found on a separate sheet 209 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Mobility Breakdown assistance Breakdown assistance Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard country specific and optional features offered with the series It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car e g due to the selected options or country versions This also applies to safety related functions and systems The respectively applicable country provisions must be observed when using the respective features and systems Hazard warning flashers The button is located in the center console Intelligent Emergency Request The concept In case of an emergency an Emergency Re quest can be made through this system General information Only press the SOS button in an emergency 210 Hints Emergency Request not guaranteed For technical reasons the Emergency Request cannot be guaranteed under unfavor able conditions lt Overview SOS button in the roofliner Requirements gt The SIM card integrated in the vehicle has been activated The radio ready state is switched on The Assist system is functional Initiating an Emergency Request 1 2 Press the cover briefly to open it Press the SOS button u
249. rs via the con troller gt To delete a character slide to the left on the touchpad gt To enter a blank space slide to the right in the center of the touchpad gt To enter a hyphen slide to the right in the upper area of the touchpad gt To enter an underscore swipe to the right in the lower area of the touchpad Using interactive map and Internet Via touch pad move the interactive map in the navigation system and Internet sites Function Controls Swipe into re spective direc tion Move interactive map or Internet sites Enlarge shrink interactive map or Internet sites Drag in or out on the touchpad with fingers Display the menu or open Tap once a link in the Internet Changing settings You may change control display settings via touchpad Swipe left or right accordingly Example setting the clock Setting the clock On the Control Display 1 iii Press button The main menu is dis played 2 Turn the controller until Settings is high lighted and then press the controller Main menu Multimedia Radio Telephone Navigation Office ConnectedDrive Vehicle info Settings 3 If necessary move the controller to the left to display Time Date 21 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Ataglance GEEWA iDrive 4 Turn the controller until Time Date is Radio symbols highlighted and then press the controller I amp Settings
250. rsions This also applies to safety related functions and systems The respectively applicable country provisions must be observed when using the respective features and systems General information The engine oil consumption is dependent on the driving style and driving conditions The engine oil consumption can increase in case of for example gt Sporty driving gt Break in the engine gt Idling of the engine gt Usage of non approved engine oil grades Therefore regularly check the engine oil level after refueling When a dynamic driving style is used such as when cornering fast the system is unable to measure the engine oil level With this driving style measure the engine oil level using a de tailed measurement refer to page 198 Depending on its engine the vehicle is equip ped with electronic oil measurement or oil measuring is done with a dipstick The electronic oil measurement has two meas uring principles gt Status display gt Detailed measurement Online Edition for Part no Electronic oil measurement Status display The concept The engine oil level is monitored electronically while driving and shown on the Control Dis play If the engine oil level reaches the minimum level a check control message is displayed Requirements A current measured value is available after ap prox 30 minutes of driving During a shorter trip the status of the last sufficiently long trip is di
251. s 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 if needed briefly activate M Dynamic Mode Maximum speed with snow chains Do not exceed a speed of 30 mph 50 km h when using snow chains Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Engine compartment Mobility Engine compartment Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard country specific and optional features offered with the series It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car e g due to the selected options or country versions This also applies to safety related functions and systems The respectively applicable country provisions must be observed when using the respective features and systems Important features in the engine compartment seem ly To Vehicle identification number Jump starting negative battery terminal Washer fluid reservoir hwhND Jump starting positive battery terminal Hood Opening the hood Working in the engine compartment Never attempt to perform any service or repair operations on your vehicle without the necessary professional technical training wn wr gs Z ET Dmi a 4 N 5 Coolant reservoir for charge air cooling 6 Oil filler neck 7 Coolant reservoir for engine cooling If you are unf
252. s in their re sponse generally that cannot be corrected Condensation under the parked vehicle When using the automatic climate control condensation water develops collecting under neath the vehicle These traces of water under the vehicle are normal Ground clearance Limited ground clearance Observe the limited ground clearance of the vehicle e g while entering underground parking garages or when driving over obsta cles Otherwise damages to the vehicle may result To drive down from curbs with the Dynamic Damping Control refer to page 131 select the following program to keep the ground clear ance as even as possible Sport Plus M Driver s Package driving in the higher speed range Damage to the vehicle To ensure problem free driving behavior in the maximum speed range have any dam age to the vehicle repaired as soon as possible as it could negatively impact driving perform ance This includes among other things tires undercarriage and parts for improving aerody namics Until the damage is repaired do not drive the vehicle in the higher speed range otherwise there is the risk of an accident lt 173 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 DUETS Loading Loading Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard country specific and optional features offered with the series It also describes features that are not necessarily available in you
253. 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 28 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Integrated Owner s Manual in the vehicle Ataglance a glance Integrated Owner s Manual in the vehicle Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard country specific and optional features offered with the series It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car e g due to the selected options or country versions This also applies to safety related functions and systems The respectively applicable country provisions must be observed when using the respective features and systems Integrated Owner s Manual in the vehicle The Integrated Owner s Manual can be dis played on the Control Display It specifically describes features and functions found in the vehicle Components of the Integrated Owner s Manual The Integrated Owner s Manual consists of three parts which offer various levels of infor mation or possible access Quick Reference Guide The Quick Reference Guide provides informa tion how to operate the car how to use basic vehicle functions or what to do in case of a breakdown This information can also be dis played while driving Search by images Image search provides information and de
254. sed brak ing may be associated with louder function noises particularly in wet conditions just be fore the vehicle comes to a stop However this has no effect on the performance operational reliability and durability of the brake The effects of moisture and road salt from us ing a carwash or dew formation overnight e g may render the braking effect comparable to that of a conventional braking system This may be perceived as reduced braking effect and can be compensated for if needed by pressing the brake pedal harder Before washing the vehicle in an automatic carwash or wash tunnel clean the brake discs and brake calipers with a steam jet or high pressure washer as well to prevent encrusta tions and dirt buildups caused by salt crystals e g If the car is immobile afterwards The cleaning effect of automatic carwashes or wash tunnels is usually not adequate for this in the area around the wheels To do this also follow the instructions in Washing the vehicle refer to page 216 and Braking safely refer to page 172 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 BMW M5 technology Drivingtips tips Drivetrain With this vehicle particular value was placed on the direct connection from engine to the drivetrain Due to the torsionally rigid design of the drivetrain as is typical in a sports car the transmission of the torque also gives acoustic feedback When there are load changes this may result i
255. selected 4 Press the controller 119 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Controls Safety Display Warning of people or animals in danger If a collision with a person or an animal de tected in this way is imminent a warning sym bol appears on the instrument cluster and in the Head up Display Although both the shape and the heat radiation are analyzed false warnings cannot be ruled out Warning area in front of the vehicle The warning area for the pedestrian warning consists of two parts gt Central area arrow 1 directly in front of the vehicle gt Expanded area arrow 2 to the right and left With animal warnings no distinction is made between the central or expanded area The entire area moves along with the vehicle in the direction of the steering angle and changes with the vehicle speed As the vehicle speed increases the area becomes longer and wider e g Prewarning The yellow symbol is displayed when a JAAN person is detected in the central area immediately in front of the vehicle The yellow symbol is displayed when a person in the extended area is moving from the right or left towards the central area 120 The displayed symbol can vary with the people detected Intervene actively by braking or make an eva sive maneuver When animals are detected an animal alias symbol is displayed The symbol also shows the side of the road on which the anima
256. sion Press the Start Stop but ton again without stepping on the clutch pedal All indicator lights in the instrument cluster go out To save battery power when the engine is off switch off the ignition and any unnecessary electronic systems power consumers P when the ignition is switched off P is engaged automatically when the ig nition is switched off When in an automatic car wash e g ensure that the ignition is not switched off accidentally 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 turned off gt When opening or closing the driver door if the driver s safety belt is unbuckled and the low beams are turned off gt While the driver s safety belt is unbuckled with driver s door open and low beams off The low beams switch to parking lights after approx 15 minutes of no use 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 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Driving Controls The radio ready state switches off automati cally gt After approx 8 minutes gt When the vehicle
257. sonal Profile 35 Inflation pressure tires 186 Inflation pressure warning FTM tires 111 Info display refer to On Board computer 93 Initialize Tire Pressure Moni tor TPM 109 Initializing Flat Tire Monitor FTM 111 Instrument cluster 83 Instrument cluster electronic displays 83 Instrument lighting 103 Integrated key 34 Integrated Owner s Manual in the vehicle 29 Intelligent Emergency Re quest 210 Intelligent Safety 112 Intensity AUTO pro gram 145 Interior equipment 151 Interior lights 103 Interior lights during unlock ing 37 Interior lights with the vehicle locked 38 228 Interior motion sensor 48 Interior rearview mirror auto matic dimming feature 62 Interior rearview mirror man ually dimmable 62 Internet page 6 Interval display service re quirements 90 Interval mode 75 J Jacking points for the vehicle jack 208 Jump starting 211 K Key remote control 34 Keyless Go refer to Comfort Access 43 Key Memory refer to Per sonal Profile 35 Knee airbag 106 L Lamp replacement 203 Lamp replacement front 204 Lamp replacement rear 206 Lane departure warning 121 Lane margin warning 121 Language on Control Dis play 96 Lashing eyes securing cargo 175 LATCH child restraint sys tem 65 Launch Control 80 Leather care 218 LED headlights bulb replace ment 206 LED light 206 LEDs light emitting di odes 204 Length vehicle 222 Letters and numbers enter
258. speed limits present on routes without signs 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 92 Ata glance Camera DN J N mmm The camera is found near the interior rearview mirror Keep the windshield in the area behind the in terior rearview mirror clean and clear Switching on off On the Control Display 1 Settings 2 Instrument cluster 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 computer Display The following is displayed in the instrument cluster Speed limit detection Current speed limit P mph Speed limit detection is not available Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Displays Controls Speed limit detection 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 gt When driving toward bright lights When the windshield behind the interior rearview mirror is fogged over dirty or cov ered by a sticker etc g
259. splayed With frequent short distance trips regularly perform a detailed measurement Displaying the engine oil level On the Control Display 1 Vehicle info 2 Vehicle status 3 QZ Engine oil level Engine oil level display messages Different messages appear on the display de pending on the engine oil level Pay attention to these messages If the engine oil level is too low within the next 125 miles 200 km Add engine oil refer to page 198 Engine oil level too low Add engine oil immediately otherwise an insufficient amount of engine oil could re sult in engine damage lt Take care not to add too much engine oil 197 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Mobility Engine oil Too much engine oil Have the vehicle checked immediately otherwise surplus engine oil can lead to en gine damage lt Detailed measurement The concept In the detailed measurement the engine oil level is checked and displayed via a scale Gasoline engine If the engine oil level reaches the minimum level a check control message is displayed Diesel engine During the measurement the idle speed is in creased somewhat Requirements gt Vehicle is on level road gt Manual transmission shift lever in neutral position clutch and accelerator pedals not depressed gt M Double clutch transmission selector lever in selector lever position N and accel erator pedal not depressed gt Engine is runni
260. stem the universal garage door opener and the sys tem also have to be synchronized Please read the operating manual to find out 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 step up to three times in order to finish synchronization Once synchroni zation is complete the programmed func tion will be carried out Reprogramming individual buttons 1 Switch on the ignition 2 Press and hold the interior rearview mirror button to be programmed 3 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 of the interior rearview mirror The required distance depends on the manual transmitter Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Interior equipment 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
261. t Inthe event of incorrect detection by the camera gt If the 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 road routing gt When passing buses or trucks with a speed sticker If the traffic signs are non conforming gt During calibration of the camera immedi ately after vehicle shipment Selection lists in the instrument cluster The concept Depending on your vehicle s optional features the following can be displayed or operated us ing the buttons and the thumbwheel on the steering wheel as well as the displays in the in strument cluster and the Head up Display gt Current audio source gt Redial phone feature gt Turn on voice activation system Display No One But You V Rock n Roll Boy Shine A Light Depending on your vehicle s optional features the list in the instrument cluster can differ from the illustration shown Activating a list and adjusting the setting On the right side of the steering wheel turn the thumbwheel to activate the corresponding list Using the thumbwheel select the desired set ting and confirm it by pushing the thumbwheel On board computer Indication in the info display The information from the com puter is shown in the info display in the instrument cluster 93 Online Edition for Part no 01 40
262. t a module a system or the environment gt Operating mode 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 such as airbag deployment or engag ing the stability control system 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 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Notes ss cluding the manufacturer using special diag nostic tools You can obtain further information there if you need it After an error is corrected the information in the fault memory is deleted or overwritten on a continuous basis With the vehicle in use there are situations where you can associate these technical data with individuals if combined with other infor mation e g an accident report damage to the vehicle eye witness accounts
263. t detection see Night Vision 118 Obstacle marking rearview camera 139 Octane rating refer to Rec ommended fuel grade 184 Odometer 88 Office see user s manual for Navigation Entertainment and Communication Oil 197 Oil adding 198 Oil additives 198 Oil change 199 Oil change interval service requirements 90 Oil filler neck 198 Oil types alternative 199 Oil types approved 199 Old batteries disposal 208 On board computer 93 Onboard monitor refer to Control Display 18 Onboard vehicle tool kit 203 Opening closing via door lock 39 Opening and closing 34 Opening and closing without remote control 39 Opening and closing with re mote control 37 Opening the trunk lid with no touch activation 44 Operating concept iDrive 18 Optional equipment standard equipment 6 Outside air refer to Auto matic recirculated air con trol 146 Overheating of engine refer to Coolant temperature 88 229 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Reference Everything from A to Z P Paint vehicle 217 Park Distance Control PDC 135 Parked car ventilation 150 Parked vehicle condensa tion 173 Parking aid refer to PDC 135 Parking brake 72 Parking lights 100 Parts and accessories 7 Passenger side mirror tilting downward 61 Pathway lines rearview cam era 139 PDC Park Distance Con trol 135 Pedestrian detection see Night Vision 118 Pedestrian warning with city braking functi
264. t no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Replacing components Mobility Replacing components Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard country specific and optional features offered with the series It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car e g due to the selected options or country versions This also applies to safety related functions and systems The respectively applicable country provisions must be observed when using the respective features and systems Onboard vehicle tool kit The onboard vehicle tool kit is located in a fold down cover in the trunk lid Unscrew the wing nut to open Wiper blade replacement Hints Do not fold down the wipers without wiper blades Do not fold down the wipers if wiper blades have not been installed this may damage the windshield Replacing the wiper blades 1 To change the wiper blades fold up refer to page 76 the wiper arms 2 Fold up the wipers 3 Position the wiper blade in a horizontal po sition 4 Remove the wiper blade toward one side 5 Insert the new wiper blade in reverse order of removal until it locks in place 6 Fold down the wipers Lamp and bulb replacement Hints Lights and bulbs Lights and bulbs make an essential contribu tion to vehicle safety The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends that you entrust corresponding procedures to 203 Online Edition for Part no
265. t the symbol 2 Turn the controller until the desired setting is reached and press the controller Contrast With Top View switched on 1 Select the symbol 2 Turn the controller until the desired setting is reached and press the controller Displaying the turning radius and pathway lines gt The static red turning radius line shows the space needed to the side of the vehicle when the steering wheel is turned all the way Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Driving comfort Controls gt The variable green pathway line assists you in assessing the amount of space ac tually needed to the side of the vehicle The lane line depends on the engaged gear and the current steering angle The track line is continuously adjusted for the steering wheel movement Parking aid lines Turning circle and pathway lines are displayed System limits Top View cannot be used in the following sit uations gt With a door open gt With the trunk lid open gt With an exterior mirror folded in gt In poor light A Check Control message is displayed in some of these situations 143 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Controls Climate control Climate control Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard country specific and optional features offered with the series It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car
266. tched off The radio ready state is switched on 3 Set the parking brake Manual transmission Switching off the engine 1 With the vehicle at a standstill press the Start Stop button 2 Shift into first gear or reverse 3 Set the parking brake Auto Start Stop function The concept The Auto Start Stop function helps save fuel The system switches off the engine during a stop e g in traffic congestion or at traffic lights The ignition remains switched on The engine starts again automatically for driving off Semi automatic mode After every start of the engine using the Start Stop button the Auto Start Stop function is in the last selected state refer to page 72 When the Auto Start Stop function is active it 70 is available when the vehicle is traveling faster than about 3 mph approx 5 km h Engine stop The engine is switched off automatically dur ing a stop under the following conditions M double clutch transmission gt The selector lever is in selector lever posi tion D gt Brake pedal remains depressed while the vehicle is stopped The driver s safety belt is buckled or the driver s door is closed Manual transmission gt Neutral is engaged and the clutch pedal is not pressed gt The driver s safety belt is buckled or the driver s door is closed The air flow from the air conditioner is reduced when the engine is switched off Displays in the instrument cluster
267. th 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 might occur when airbag is activated gt Do not remove the airbag system gt Do not remove the steering wheel 106 gt Do not apply adhesive materials to the air bag cover panels do not 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 roofliner lt Even when you follow all instructions very 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 Malfunction deactivation and after de ploying the airbags Do not touch the individual components imme diately after the system has been triggered otherwise you may risk burns Only have the airbags checked repaired or dis mantled and the airbag generator scrapped by the service center or an authorized repair shop for handling explosives Non professional attempts to service the sys tem could lead to failure in an emergency or unintentional activation of the airbag both may lead to injur
268. the switch to the passenger side mirror position Fold in and out m Press button Possible at speeds up to approx 15 mph 20 km h E g this is advantageous gt In car washes gt In narrow streets gt For folding mirrors back out that were folded away manually Mirrors that were folded in are folded out auto matically at a speed of approx 25 mph 40 km h Fold in the mirror in a car wash Before washing the car in an automatic car wash fold in the exterior mirrors by hand or with the button otherwise the mirrors could be damaged depending on the width of the vehicle lt Automatic heating Both exterior mirrors are automatically heated whenever the engine is running Automatic dimming feature Both exterior mirrors are automatically dim med Photocells are used to control the Interior rearview mirror refer to page 62 61 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Controls Adjusting Interior rearview mirror manually Steering wheel dimmable Note Turn knob Do not adjust while driving Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving otherwise an unexpected movement could result in an accident Manual steering wheel adjustment Turn the knob to reduce the blinding effect by the interior mirror Interior rearview mirror automatic dimming feature The concept 1 Fold the lever down 2 Move the steering wheel to the preferred height and angle to suit your s
269. tinely 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 Vehicle identification number The vehicle identification number can be found in the engine compartment The vehicle identification number can also be found behind the windshield 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 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 wt Notes 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 g
270. tion of objects Very low obstacles as well as high protruding objects such as ledges may not be detected by the system Assistance functions also take into account data of the PDC Follow instructions in the PDC chapter refer to page 135 The objects displayed on the Control Display under certain circumstances are closer than they appear Do not estimate the distance from the objects on the display Side View The concept Side View provides an early look at cross traffic at blind driveways and intersections Road users concealed by obstacles to the left and right of the vehicle can only be detected rela tively late from the driver s seat To improve visibility two cameras in the front of the vehi cle record the traffic situation on each side 140 Hints The images from both cameras are shown si multaneously on the Control Display Check the traffic situation as well Check the traffic situation around the ve hicle on blind driveways and intersections with your own eyes Otherwise an accident could result from road users or objects located out side the picture area of the Side View cam eras Ata glance Button in the vehicle oo Side View Cameras Two cameras integrated in the bumpers cap ture the image The two camera lenses are located on the sides of the bumper The image quality may be impaired by dirt Clean the camera lenses refer to page 219 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2
271. tivate all settings made for M Drive on the Control Display briefly press one of the fol lowing buttons KA 2 To adopt the changed settings in M Drive press and hold the corresponding button Resetting M Drive Individual settings can be reset to default val ues Settings M Drive 1 or M Drive 2 Reset M Drive 1 or Reset M Drive 2 Yes To cancel resetting No wia Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Driving stability control systems Controls DSC Dynamic Stability Control The concept DSC prevents traction loss in the power wheels when driving off and accelerating DSC also recognizes unstable vehicle condi tions such as fishtailing or nose diving Within the physical limits DSC helps to keep the vehi cle on a steady course by reducing engine speed and by applying brakes to the individual wheels Note 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 not even with DSC Therefore do not reduce the additional safety margin by driving in a risky manner lt Do not deactivate DSC when driving with roof load Do not deactivate Dynamic Stability Control DSC when driving with roof load e g roof mounted luggage rack Otherwise driving safety is not given in driv ing critical situation due to the elevated center of gravity lt Overview
272. tively applicable country provisions must be observed when using the respective features and systems For any options and equipment not described in this Owner s Handbook refer to the Supple mentary Owner s Handbooks Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Notes Po On right hand drive vehicles some controls are arranged differently from what is shown in the illustrations Status of the Owner s Manual Basic information The manufacturer of your vehicle pursues a policy of constant development that is con ceived to ensure that our vehicles continue to embody the highest quality and safety stan dards In rare cases therefore the features de scribed in this Owner s Manual may differ from those in your vehicle Updates made after the editorial deadline Any updates made after the editorial deadline for the Owner s Manuals are found in the ap pendix of the printed Quick Reference for the vehicle For your own safety Warranty Your vehicle is technically configured for the operating conditions and registration require ments applying in the country of first delivery homologation If your vehicle is to be operated in a different country it might be necessary to adapt your vehicle to potentially differing oper ating conditions and permit requirements If your vehicle does not comply with the homolo gation requirements in a certain country you cannot lodge warranty claims for your vehicle there Furth
273. tton repeatedly until the desired program is displayed in the instrument cluster Display in the instrument cluster Dynamic Damping Control with se a lected program with activated display of the system states of the driving dy namics refer to page 90 Servotronic The concept The Servotronic varies the steering force re quired to turn the wheels in accordance with the vehicle speed At low speeds the steering force is strongly supported i e during steer ing low force is required As the speed in creases the assistance of the steering force is reduced Furthermore the steering force adapts accord ing to the driving program so that a direct 131 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Controls Driving stability control systems sporty feel and or comfortable steering is con Display in the instrument cluster veyed Servotronic with selected program with p activated display of the System states rograms of the driving dynamics refer to Steering force setting options page 90 gt Comfort low gt Sport medium gt Sport Plus high Selecting a channel Via M Drive On the Control Display Settings M Drive 1 or M Drive 2 Select the symbol Select the desired channel oe When M Drive is active setting is immedi ately applied To activate M Drive with the selected settings press the corresponding button on the steer ing wheel ei M gt
274. uel promptly Refuel no later than at a range of 30 miles 50 km or engine operation might fail and damage might occur lt Displays With navigation system range with destination guidance active Ve If respective equipment is fitted Ley and destination guidance is ac tive the remaining range is dis played when the destination is reached Current fuel consumption Display j A yy Depending on your vehicle s op tional features the current fuel 34 consumption can be displayed i in the instrument cluster Check whether you are currently driv ing in an efficient and environmentally friendly manner Displaying the current fuel consumption 1 Settings 2 Instrument cluster 3 If necessary M dynamic driving syst I The display for the current fuel con sumption is active EY Display of the dynamic driving sys tems refer to page 90 The bar display for the current fuel consump tion is displayed in the instrument cluster Energy recovery Display my 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 89 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Controls Displays Displaying energy recovery 1 Settings 2 Instrument cluster 3 If necessary M dynamic driving syst I The display for the energy recovery is active EY Displa
275. ularly Check and if needed correct the tire inflation pressure at least twice a month and before starting on a long trip Low tire inflation pressure increases rolling re sistance and thus raises fuel consumption and tire wear Drive away immediately Do not wait for the engine to warm up while the vehicle remains stationary Start driving right away but at moderate engine speeds This is the quickest way of warming the cold engine up to 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 proactively reduces fuel consumption 177 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Driving tips _ ecm Saving fuel Avoid high engine speeds As arule driving at low engine speeds lowers fuel consumption and reduces wear Use 1st gear to get the vehicle moving Start ing with the 2nd gear accelerate rapidly When accelerating shift up before reaching high en gine speeds When you reach the desired speed shift into the highest applicable gear and drive with the engine speed as low as possible and at a con stant speed If necessary observe the gear shift indicator of the vehicle refer to page 91 Use coasting When approaching a red light take your foot off the accelerator and let the vehicle coast to a halt For going downhill take your foot off the accel er
276. umption or speed On the Control Display Vehicle info Onboard info Consumpt or Speed Yes Pe hy Sport displays The concept On the Control Display the current values for performance and torque can be displayed if the vehicle is appropriately equipped Displaying sport displays on the Control Display 1 Vehicle info 2 Sport displays Speed warning The concept Displays a speed when reached should cause a warning to be issued The warning is repeated if the vehicle speed drops below the set speed once by at least 3 mph 5 km h Displaying setting or changing the speed warning On the Control Display 1 Settings 2 Speed 3 Warning at 4 Turn the controller until the desired speed is displayed 5 Press the controller Speed warning is stored Activating deactivating the speed warning On the Control Display 1 Settings 2 Speed 3 Warning 4 Press the controller 95 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Controls Displays Setting your current speed as the speed warning On the Control Display Settings Speed Select current speed eh Se Press the controller The current vehicle speed is stored as the speed warning 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
277. unconventional bicycles e g recumbent bicycles gt After physical damage to the system e g after an accident No display on the rear screen The image from Night Vision cannot be dis played on the rear screen Lane departure warning The concept Starting at a specific speed this system alerts you when the vehicle on streets with lane markings is about to leave the lane This speed depending on the country version is between 35 mph 55 km h and 45 mph 70 km h When switching on the system below this speed a message is displayed in the instru ment cluster The steering wheel begins vibrating gently in the event of warnings The time of the warning may vary depending on the current driving sit uation The system does not provide a warning if the turn signal is set before leaving the lane Hints Personal responsibility The system cannot serve as a substitute for the driver s personal judgment of the course of the road and the traffic situation In the event of a warning do not jerk the steer ing wheel as you may lose control of the vehi cle lt At a glance Button in the vehicle Ep Lane departure warning A Camera The camera is found near the interior rearview mirror Keep the windshield in the area behind the in terior rearview mirror clean and clear Switching on off ESPE Press button an 4 b 121 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15
278. ust pass through the ranges of both sensors Opening Perform the foot movement described earlier Before the opening the hazard warning sys tem flashes The trunk lid opens regardless of whether it was previously locked or unlocked During opening the trunk lid pivots back and up Ensure that adequate clearance is available before opening Preventing inadvertent opening In situations where the trunk lid is not to be opened with no touch activation ensure that the remote control is located beyond the range of the sensor at least 5 ft 1 50 m from the rear of the car Otherwise the trunk lid may be opened inad vertently for example by an unintentional or misinterpreted movement of the foot lt Closing Tailgate closing with no touch activation is only possible with automatic tailgate operation Perform the foot movement described earlier The hazard warning system flashes on and an acoustic signal sounds before the trunk lid closes When closing the trunk lid pivots back and down The closing of the trunk lid has no effect on the locking of the vehicle Another foot movement can interrupt the clos Ing Operation Avoiding unintentional closing In situations in which the opened trunk lid should not to be closed with no touch acti vation ensure that the remote control is lo cated beyond the range of the sensor at least 5 ft 1 50 m from the rear of the car Otherwise the trunk lid may be closed
279. vehicle and for maintenance under the Maintenance Program during the appli cable warranty and maintenance coverage periods you are free to elect both during those periods and thereafter to have main tenance and repair work provided by other service centers or repair shops Where the Owner s Manual makes refer ence to parts and accessories having been approved by BMW those references are intended to reflect that those parts and accessories are recommended by BMW of North America LLC You may elect to use other parts and accessories but if you do we recommend that you make sure that any such parts and or accessories are appropri ate for use on your vehicle At page 7 under the warranty section s dis cussion of homologation where it states that you cannot lodge warranty claims for your vehicle there the text should read that you may not be able to lodge warranty claims for your vehicle there At page 7 under the Parts and accesso ries section in the sixth sentence the word cannot should read does not At page 57 in the Check and replace safety belts section the text beginning This should only be done by your service center should be disregarded and the following text should be read in lieu thereof BMW recommends having this work per formed by a service center as it is important that this safety feature functions properly At page 58 under the heading Act
280. vical vertebrae in the event of an accident Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Adjusting Controls Adjusting the head restraint Adjust the head restraints of all occupied seats properly otherwise there is an increased risk of injury in an accident lt Height Adjust the head restraint 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 Adjusting the height gt To raise push gt To lower press button arrow 1 and push headrest down Folding forward Press button arrow 1 and fold the head re straint forward Removing Only remove the head restraint if no one will be sitting in the seat in question 1 Raise the head restraint up against the re sistance 2 Press button arrow 1 and pull the head re straint 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 Seat mirror and steering wheel memory The concept Two driver s seat and exterior mirror positions can be stored per profile refer to page 35 and called up Settings for the backrest width and lumbar support are not stored in memory Hints Do not retrieve the memory while driving Do not retrieve the memory setting while driving as an unexp
281. wing nut to open 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 a aa The first aid kit is located in the container on the inside of the trunk lid Unscrew the wing nut to open Jump starting General information If the battery is discharged the engine can be started using the battery of another vehicle and two jumper cables Only use jumper ca bles with fully insulated clamp handles Hints 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 To prevent personal injury or damage to both vehicles adhere strictly to the following proce dure 211 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Mobility Breakdown assistance Preparation Bodywork contact between vehicles Make sure that there is no contact be tween the bodywork of the two vehicles other wise there is a danger of short circuits 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 Starting aid terminals Connecting order Connect the jumper cables in the correct order to prevent risk o
282. y lt Warnings and information on the airbags are also found on the sun visors Functional readiness of the airbag system e e When the ignition is reel on the warn l l PN ing lamp in the instrument cluster lights up briefly and thereby indicates the op erational readiness of the entire airbag system and the belt tensioner Airbag system malfunctioning gt Warning lamp does not come on when the ignition is turned on gt The warning lamp lights up continuously Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Safety Controls In case of a malfunction have airbag sys tem checked immediately In case of a malfunction have airbag system checked immediately otherwise there is a risk that the system does not function as expected in case of a Severe accident lt Automatic deactivation of the front seat passenger airbags The system reads if the front passenger seat is occupied by measuring the human body s re sistance Front knee and side airbag on the front pas senger s side are either activated or deacti vated Leave feet in the footwell Make sure that the front passenger keeps his or her feet in the footwell otherwise proper functioning of the front passenger air bag might not be assured 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 for children on th
283. y lit towns and cities and in the presence of highly reflective signs gt At low speeds gt When the windshield behind the interior rearview mirror is fogged over dirty or cov ered with stickers etc Instrument lighting Adjusting The parking lights or low beams must be switched on to adjust the brightness Adjust the brightness with the thumbwheel Interior lights General information The interior lights footwell lights access lights and courtesy lights are controlled automati cally Thumb wheel for the instrument lighting con trols brightness of some of these features Overview 1 Interior lights 2 Reading lamp Switching the interior lights on and off RSA Press button A bh To reel off permanently press the button for approx 3 seconds Switch back on press button 103 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Controls Lights Reading lights 7 Press button Reading lights are located at the front and rear next to the interior lights Bang amp Olufsen High End Surround Sound System Adjusting speaker lighting Some speakers in the vehicle are illuminated The lighting can be individually set 1 Settings 2 Lighting 3 B amp O 4 Select the desired lighting setting gt Off no lighting gt Reduced the speakers in the field of view are faded while driving gt On the speakers are always illumi nated Ambient light D
284. y of the dynamic driving sys tems refer to page 90 EfficientDynamics display Displaying Efficient Dynamics Information on fuel consumption and technol ogy can be displayed while driving 1 Vehicle info 2 EfficientDynamics Displaying fuel consumption history The average fuel consumption can be dis played within an adjustable time frame hit Consumption history Adjusting fuel consumption history time frame Select the symbol Resetting fuel consumption history 1 Open Options 2 Reset consumption history Displaying EfficientDynamics info The current efficiency can be displayed ely EfficientDynamics info The following systems are displayed gt Auto Start Stop function gt Energy recovery gt Climate control output 90 Dynamic driving systems Display _ The dynamic driving system d states are displayed in the in strument cluster Symbols Description M Engine Dynamics Control refer d to page 81 Dynamic Damping Control refer to page 131 Servotronic refer to page 131 OF 9 Activate display 1 Settings 2 Instrument cluster 3 If necessary M dynamic driving syst EY The display for the dynamic driving systems Is active I Display for current consumption refer to page 89 and energy recovery refer to page 89 Service requirements The concept After the ignition is turned on the instrument cluster briefly displays available driv
285. y transmitted to your service center before a service due date You can check when your service center was notified On the Control Display Vehicle info Vehicle status Open Options ey Last Service Request Gear shift indicator The concept The system recommends the most fuel effi cient gear for the current driving situation The gear shift indicator is active in the sequen tial mode of the M double clutch transmission and for the manual transmission Suggestions to shift gear up or down are dis played in the instrument cluster On vehicles without a gear shift indicator the engaged gear is displayed 91 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Controls Displays Displays Symbol Description Shift up to fuel efficient gear Shift down to fuel efficient gear Speed limit detection 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 in the area of the interior rearview mirror detects traffic signs at the edge of the road as well as variable over head sign posts Traffic signs with extra sym bols for wet road conditions etc are also de tected and compared with the vehicle s onboard data such as for the rain sensor and will be displayed depending on the situation The system takes into account the information stored in the navigation system and also dis plays
286. ycle racks 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 Hints Personal responsibility Even an active system does not relieve the driver from personal responsibility while driving Technically the system has its limits it cannot independently react to all traffic situations Monitor your driving be on the alert observe the vehicle surroundings and other traffic and react when needed risk of accident Avoid driving fast with PDC Avoid approaching an object too fast Avoid driving off fast while PDC is not yet ac tive For technical reasons the system may other wise be too late in issuing a warning lt 135 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 954 339 II 15 Driving comfort Overview With front PDC button in vehicle PDC Park Distance Control Switching on off Switching on automatically With the engine running engage lever in posi tion PR The rearview camera also switches on Automatic deactivation during forward travel The system switches off when a certain driving distance or speed is exceeded Switch the system back on if needed With front PDC switching on off manually f Press button gt On the LED lights up gt Off the LED goes out The rearview camera image is displayed when the reverse gear is engaged by pressing the butto
287. ystem after a tire change System limits The system does not function properly if a re set has not been carried out e g a flat tire is reported though tire inflation pressures are correct The tire inflation pressure depends on the tire s temperature Driving or exposure to the sun will increase the tire s temperature thus increasing the tire inflation pressure The tire inflation pressure is reduced when the tire temperature falls again These circumstances may cause a warning when 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 inflation pressure can be de tected Display in the following situations gt A wheel without TPM electronics is fitted have the service center check it if needed gt Malfunction have the system checked by your service center gt TPM was unable to complete the reset Reset the system again gt Interference through systems or devices with the same radio frequency after leav ing the area of the interference the system automatically becomes active again 110 Declaration according to NHTSA FMVSS 138 Tire Pressure Monitoring System Each tire including the spare if provided should be checked monthly when cold and in flated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure

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