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BMW 2015 ActiveHybrid 3 Owner's Manual

1. Contents es E Owner s Manual for Vehicle f 5 The Ultimate Driving Machine ae l Y od THE BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 3 OWNER S MANUAL BMW EfficientDynamics Less emissions More driving pleasure Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 ActiveHybrid 3 Owner s Manual for Vehicle Thank you for choosing a BMW The more familiar you are with your vehicle the better control you will have on the road We therefore strongly suggest Read this Owner s Manual before starting off in your new BMW Also use the Integrated Owner s Manual in your vehicle It con tains important information on vehicle operation that will help you make full use of the technical features available in your BMW The manual also contains information designed to en hance operating reliability and road safety and to contribute to maintaining the value of your BMW Any updates made after the editorial deadline for the printed or Integrated Owner s Manual are 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 2 960 466 II 15 2015 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Munich G
2. Configuring ECO PRO Via the Driving Dynamics Control 1 Activate ECO PRO 2 Configure ECO PRO 3 Configure the program Via the iDrive 1 Settings 2 ECO PRO mode Or 1 Settings 2 Driving mode 3 Configure ECO PRO Configure the program ECO PRO Tip gt Tip at Adjust the ECO PRO speed gt ECO PRO speed warning The output is reduced once the set ECO PRO speed is reached ECO PRO climate control ECO PRO climate control Climate control is set to be fuel efficient The mirror heating is made available when out side temperatures are very cold ECO PRO potential Shows potential savings with the current set tings in percentages Display in the instrument cluster ECO PRO bonus range An adjusted driving style helps you extend your driving range gt gt W 45 8 mi This may be displayed as the bonus range in the instrument cluster The bonus range is shown in the range display The bonus range is automatically reset every time the vehicle is refueled Efficiency display Display in the instrument cluster D ECO PRO ET Display in the instrument cluster with extended range D ECO PRO p OWER 5 By making a slight change to the set tempera ture or slowly adjusting the rate of heating or cooling of the car s interior fuel consumption can be economized 182 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Saving fuel Driv
3. 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 39 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 interference the vehicle can also be unlocked and locked from the outside with out remote control refer to page 43 For US owners only The transmitter and receiver units comply with part 15 of the FCC Federal Communication Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Commission regulations Operation is gov erned by the following FCC ID LX8766S LX8766E LX8CAS LX8CAS2 MYTCAS4 Compliance statement VV VV OV This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions gt This device may not cause harmful 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 th
4. Head airbags In a lateral impact the head airbag supports the head 103 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Controls Safety Ejection Mitigation The head airbag system is designed as an ejection mitigation countermeasure to reduce the likelihood of ejections of vehicle occupants through side windows during rollovers or side impact events 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 mig
5. The curvature is increased decreased gt Press the upper lower sec tion of the switch The curvature is shifted up down Backrest width Change the width of the back _ rest using the side wings to ad just the lateral support 56 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Adjusting Controls Front seat heating Switching on aif 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 When ECO PRO refer to page 181 is acti vated the heater output is reduced Press button once for each tempera ture level Switch off f Press button longer The LEDs go out Rear seat heating lt E g Switching on al The maximum temperature is reached when three LEDs are lit Press button once for each tempera ture level If the journey is continued within approx 15 minutes the seat heating is activated automat ically with the temperature selected last When ECO PRO refer to page 181 is acti vated the heater output is reduced Switch off 5 Press button longer The LEDs go out Safety belts Seats with safety belt The vehicle has five seats each of which is equipped with a safety belt General information Always make sure that safety belts are being worn by a
6. Two driver s seat and exterior mirror positions can be stored per profile refer to page 39 and called up Settings for the backrest width and lumbar support are not stored in memory Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Adjusting Controls Ata glance 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 and close the door or trunk lid gt Press a button on the remote control gt Press the Start Stop button Storing Mirrors 1 Switch on the ignition we Exterior mirrors 2 Set the desired position l General information Press button The LED in the but 3 The mirror on the passenger side is more ton lights up DER l curved than the driver s side mirror 4 Press selected button 1 or 2 while the LED is lit The LED goes out Depending on the vehicle equipment the mir ror setting is stored for the profile currently in If the SET button is pressed accidentally use When the vehicle is unlocked via the re SET Press button again mote control the position is automatically re The LED goes out trieved if this function is active Note alling up settings a j Estimating distances correctly Comfort function Objects reflected in the mirror are closer 1 Open the driver s door than they appear Do not estimate the distance oo to the traff
7. changing lights and bulbs Have the head lights settings checked and corrected by serv ice after a replacement Front lights bulb replacement Halogen headlights Headlights Parking lights High beams headlight flasher Low beams Turn signal a fF Q N Daytime running lights Accessing the turn signals and low beams Follow general instructions refer to page 211 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Replacing components Mobility Low beams 55 watt bulb H7 1 Turn the lid counterclockwise and remove In the wheel house loosen the two brackets and remove the cover Turn signal 21 watt bulb PY21W 2 Tilt the bulb down and then up to loosen it from the holder and remove 1 If necessary pull the inside trim of the wheel house slightly inward Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise and remove 3 Pull the connector off the bulb Attach the connector to the new bulb First insert the bulb at the top with the strap arrow 1 and then press down firmly arrow 2 Make sure that the bulb snaps into place a w A 2 Press the bulb gently into the socket turn counterclockwise and remove 3 Install the new bulb and bulb holder in re verse order of removal 4 Attach the cover to the wheel house 6 Close the headlight housing with the lid Make sure that the lid engages 7 Attach the cover to the wheel house 213 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 9
8. 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 Auxiliary air conditioning The vehicle is supplied with two remote con Panic mode in alarm system trols with integrated key Every remote control holds a replaceable bat Integrated key tery You may set the key functions depending on the optional features and country specific ver sion For Settings refer to page 47 The vehicle stores personal settings for every remote control Personal Profile refer to page 39 The remote controls hold information on re quired maintenance Service data in the re mote control refer to page 209 Press button arrow 1 and remove the key ar row 2 The integrated key fits the following locks gt Driver s door gt Glove compartment on the front passenger side The storage compartment contains a switch for separately securing the trunk lid refer to page 45 The front passenger glove compartment con tai
9. Fuel efficient gear is set Speed limit detection Shift into fuel efficient gear 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 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 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 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 lt Ata glance 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 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 Displays Display The followin
10. If necessary pull the inside trim of the wheel house slightly inward Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove Press the bulb gently into the socket turn counterclockwise and remove Install the new bulb and bulb holder in re verse order of removal Attach the cover to the wheel house Front fog lights Follow general instructions refer to page 211 35 watt bulb H8 k Use the handle of the screwdriver from the onboard vehicle tool kit to remove the three wheel house panel screws arrow 1 216 Carefully pull back the wheel house panel arrow 2 2 Pull off the bulb connector arrow 1 Turn the bulb arrow 2 Left side of vehicle turn clockwise Right side of vehicle turn counterclock wise Remove the bulb 3 Insert the new bulb connect the connector and screw on the wheel house panel Turn signal in exterior mirror Follow general instructions refer to page 211 The turn signals in the exterior mirrors feature LED technology Contact your service center in the event of a malfunction Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Replacing components Tail lights bulb replacement Removing the exterior tail lamp 1 Open trunk lid 2 Use the screwdriver from the onboard ve hicle tool kit to loosen the screw arrow 1 and remove the cover arrow 2 Ata glance 1 Turn signal 2 Reversing lamp 3 Inside brake lamp 3 Use the screwdriver handle to loosen the
11. P the system is active The marking lights up or ange the system has been interrupted gt The marking does not light up the system is switched off Brief status display Selected desired speed 55 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 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Driving comfort Controls 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 bicycle racks 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
12. Rubber components Aside from water treat only with rubber cleansers 230 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 Roofliner Lamp lenses Instrument cluster cover V VvV V V 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 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 chemically this can destroy the webbing lt Use only a mild soapy solution with the safety belts clipped into their buckles Do not allow the reels to retract the safety belts until they are dry Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Care Mobility 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 t
13. Symbol Meaning Da Text message was received mO Check the SIM card me SIM card is blocked Z SIM card is missing a Enter PIN Entertainment symbols Symbol Meaning CD DVD player Music collection Gracenote database AUX IN port USB audio interface ay TP Mobile phone audio interface Additional symbols Symbol Meaning ny 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 23 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Ataglance GEIG iDrive Switching the split screen on and off On the Control Display 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 amp 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 naviga
14. 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 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 116 Intelligent Safety button Radar sensor A radar sensor is located in the front bumper for detecting vehicles on the road ahead of the vehicle Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Safety Controls 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 A dirty or covered sensor may prevent the de tection of vehicles gt If necessary clean the radar sensor Re move layers of snow and ice carefully The vehicle flashes red and an acoustic signal sounds acute warn gt Do not cover the view field of the radar ing SENSON You are requested to intervene by ee braking or make an evasive maneu Switching on
15. 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 a message is displayed in the Control Display with the recommendation to take a break 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 gt When the road surface is poor In the event of strong side winds Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 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
16. play 94 SPORT program Dynamic Driving Control 128 Sport program transmis sion 78 Sport steering variable 127 Stability control systems 125 Standing air conditioning re mote control 48 Start Stop button 68 Start function during malfunc tion 39 Starting the combustion en gine 70 Status control display tires 107 Status information iDrive 23 Status of Owner s Manual 7 Steering assistance 129 Steering wheel adjusting 63 Steering wheel heating 63 Steptronic Sport transmis sion refer to Steptronic transmission 76 Steptronic transmission 76 Storage compartments 165 Storage compartments loca tions 165 Storage tires 198 Storing the vehicle 231 Suitable engine oils 207 Summer tires tread 196 Sun visor 161 Supplementary text mes sage 87 Surround View 141 Switch for Dynamic Driv ing 127 Switch on times parked car ventilation 155 Switch refer to Cockpit 14 Symbols 6 243 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Reference Everything from A to Z Symbols in the status field 23 Tachometer 88 Tail lights 217 Technical changes refer to Safety 7 Technical data 234 Telephone see user s manual for Navigation Entertain ment and Communication Temperature automatic cli mate control 152 Temperature display for ex ternal temperature 88 Temperature engine oil 88 Tempomat refer to Active Cruise Control 130 Terminal starting aid 224 Text message
17. 3 Remove the cover from one side arrow 3 4 Press the four fasteners and remove the cover Information on the fuse types and locations is found on a separate sheet Attaching the covers 1 When attaching the cover make sure that all four fasteners are engaged 2 Attach the cover under the rubber lip and then thread it between the bars 3 Press down on the holder and tighten the three screws 221 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 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 ESS 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 222 Hints Emergency Request not guaranteed For technical reasons the Emergency Request cannot be guaranteed under unfavor able conditions lt Overview Ne ST SOS button in the roofline
18. Actions in the event of a flat tire Normal tires 1 Identify the damaged tire Do this by checking the air pressure in all four tires The tire pressure gage of the Mobility Sys tem refer to page 198 can possibly be used for this purpose If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is shown to be correct it is possible that the Tire Pressure Monitor did not perform areset Then perform the reset If an identification is not possible please contact the service center 2 Fixing a flat tire where applicable with the Mobility System Use of tire sealant e g the Mobility System may damage the TPM wheel electronics In this case have the electronics checked at the next opportunity and have them replaced if needed Run flat tires Maximum speed You may continue driving with a damaged tire at speeds up to 50 mph 80 km h Continued driving with a flat tire If continuing to drive with a damaged tire 1 Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu vers 2 Donot exceed a speed of 50 mph 80 km h 108 3 Check the air pressure in all four tires at the next opportunity If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is shown to be correct it is possible that the Tire Pressure Monitor did not perform a reset In that case carry out a reset Possible driving distance with complete loss of tire inflation pressure The possible driving distance after a loss of tire inflation pressure depends on cargo
19. 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 113 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Controls Safety 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 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 114 Switch off Press button the system is switched off The LED goes out Re press button the system is switched on The LED lights up 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 an
20. Front airbags 103 Front end collision warning with braking function 115 Front end collision warning with City Braking func tion 113 Front fog lights 101 Front fog lights front bulb re placement 216 Front lights 212 front seat passenger airbags automatic deactivation 105 Front seat passenger airbags indicator lamp 105 FTM Flat Tire Monitor 110 Fuel 190 Fuel consumption refer to Average fuel consump tion 93 Fuel filler flap 188 Fuel gauge 88 Fuel lid 188 Fuel quality 190 Fuel recommendation 190 Fuel tank capacity 235 Functions hybrid system 32 Fuse 220 G Garage door opener refer to Universal Integrated Remote Control 157 Gasoline 190 Gear change Steptronic transmission 77 Gear shift indicator 90 General driving notes 174 Glare shield 161 Glass sunroof powered 51 Glove compartment 165 Gross vehicle weight ap proved 235 H Handbrake refer to parking brake 73 Hand held transmitter alter nating code 158 Hazard warning flashers 222 Head airbags 103 Headlight control auto matic 99 Headlight courtesy delay fea ture 99 Headlight courtesy delay fea ture remote control 48 239 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Reference Everything from A to Z Headlight flasher 74 Headlight glass 212 Headlights 212 Headlights care 229 Headlight washer system 74 Head restraints 54 Head restraints front 58 Head restraints rear 59 Head up Disp
21. Rain sensor 75 Rear lights 219 Rear socket 162 Rear turn signal bulb replace ment 217 Rearview camera 141 Rearview mirror 61 Rear window defroster 153 Recirculated air filter 154 Recirculated air mode 153 Recommended fuel grade 190 Recommended tire brands 197 Refueling 188 Remaining range 89 Remote control key 38 Remote control auxiliary air conditioning key 156 Remote control malfunc tion 42 Remote control univer sal 157 Replacement fuse 220 Replacing parts 211 Replacing wheels tires 197 Reporting safety defects 10 RES button 133 RES button see Active Cruise Control ACC 130 RES button see Cruise con trol 136 Reserve warning refer to Range 89 Reset Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 107 Residual cooling 155 Retaining straps securing cargo 178 Retreaded tires 197 Roadside parking lights 99 Roller sunblinds 51 RON recommended fuel grade 190 Roofliner 17 Roof load lidacity 235 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Everything from A to Z Reference Roof mounted luggage rack 179 Rope for tow starting towing 225 RSC Run Flat System Com ponent refer to Run flat tires 198 Rubber components care 230 Run flat tires 198 S Safe braking 175 Safety 7 Safety belt reminder for driv er s seat and front passen ger seat 58 Safety belts 57 Safety belts care 230 Safety of the high voltage system 34 Safety switch windows 51 Safety systems airbags 103 Saving fuel 180 S
22. Run flat tires refer to page 198 are la beled with a circular symbol containing the letters RSC marked on the tire s sidewall Do not continue driving without run flat tires Do not continue driving if the vehicle is not equipped with run flat tires continued driving may result in serious accidents lt Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Safety Controls When a flat tire is indicated DSC Dynamic Sta bility Control is switched on if needed System limits Sudden tire damage Sudden serious tire damage caused by external circumstances cannot be recognized in advance lt 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 Actions in the event of a flat tire Normal tires 1 Identify the damaged tire Do this by checking the air pressure in all four tires The tire pressure gage of the Mobility Sys tem refer to page 198 can possibly be used for this purpose If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is correct the Flat Tire Monitor may not have been initialized In this case initialize
23. This infor mation can be found on the battery 2 Switch off the engine of the assisting vehi cle 3 Switch off any electronic systems power consumers in both vehicles Starting aid terminals Connecting order Connect the jumper cables in the correct order to prevent risk of injury from arcing lt pe The so called starting aid terminal in the en gine compartment acts as the battery s posi tive terminal Open the cover of the starting aid terminal Om The body ground or a special nut acts as the battery negative terminal 224 Connecting the cables Be careful not to swap over the positive and negative connector terminals Do not swap over the positive and negative terminals of the connectors otherwise there is a danger that components of the hybrid sys tem or the vehicle s electronics may be irrepar ably damaged Take note of the label next to the positive ter minal lt Before you begin reel off all unnecessary elec tronic systems power consumers such as the radio on the assisting and receiving vehicles 1 Open the cover of the BMW starting aid terminal 2 Attach one terminal clamp of the positive jumper cable to the positive terminal of the battery or to the corresponding starting aid terminal of the vehicle providing assis tance 3 Attach the terminal clamp on the other end of the cable to the positive terminal of the battery or to the corresponding starting aid terminal
24. 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 the odometer are displayed gt When the ignition is switched on the trip odometer is reset External temperature If the indicator drops to 37 F 3 C or lower a signal sounds 74 0 F A Check Control message is displayed There is an increased risk of ice on roads Ice on roads Even at temperatures above 37 F 3 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 Setting the time and time for mat refer to page 95 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Displays Controls Date The date is displayed in the computer 13 12 23 Setting the date and date for mat refer to page 95 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 Refuel promptly Refuel no later than at a range of 30 miles 50 km or engine operation might fa
25. With remote control external temperature above approx 59 F 15 C gt The high voltage battery is sufficiently charged 155 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Controls Climate control Remote control Overview Unlocking Locking Opening the trunk lid mh ON Panic mode auxiliary air conditioning Remote control range The average range is the range when the vehi cle is locked unlocked Switching on Press button on the remote control for approx 1 second You can hear that the air conditioning starts to run amp The symbol is displayed on the air condi tioning system Switch off The function switches off automatically after approx two minutes or when the ignition is switched on 156 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 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
26. 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 for the duration of the emergency stop 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 l
27. mote control 41 Unlocking settings 47 Updates made after the edito rial deadline 7 Upholstery care 230 USB interface 162 V Vanity mirror 161 Variable sport steering 127 Vehicle battery 220 Vehicle battery replac Ing 220 Vehicle break in 172 Vehicle care 229 Vehicle features and op tions 7 Vehicle identification num ber 10 Vehicle jack 219 Vehicle paint 229 Vehicle storage 231 Vehicle wash 228 Ventilation 154 Ventilation refer to Parked car ventilation 154 VIN see vehicle identification number 10 Voice activation system 27 W Warning and indicator lamps see Check Control 84 Warning displays see Check Control 84 Warning messages see Check Control 84 Warning triangle 223 Warranty 7 Washer fluid 76 Washer nozzles wind shield 75 Washer system 74 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Everything from A to Z Reference Washing vehicle 228 XxX Water hybrid system 34 Water on roads 175 Xenon headlights bulb re Weights 235 placement 215 Welcome lamps during un locking 41 Welcome lights 98 What to do after an acci dent 226 Wheel base vehicle 234 Wheel cleaner 230 Wheels changing 197 Wheels everything on wheels and tires 192 Wheels Flat Tire Monitor FTM 110 Wheels Tire Pressure Moni tor TPM 106 Width vehicle 234 Window defroster rear 153 Windows powered 50 Windshield washer fluid 76 Windshield washer noz zles 75 Winds
28. passenger door completely arrow This corresponds with pressing the button on the remote control gf 45 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Controls Opening and closing Locking Touch the surface on the door handle of the driver s or front passenger door arrow with your finger for approx 1 second without grasp ing 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 door handle of the driver s or front passenger door arrow with your finger and hold it there without grasping the door handle This corresponds to pressing and holding the remote control button 46 In addition to locking the windows and the glass sunroof close and the exterior mirrors fold in Separately unlocking the trunk lid Press button on the exterior of the trunk lid This corresponds to pressing q 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 lt Opening t
29. 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 49 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Controls Opening and closing Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and Opening interior motion sensor gt Press the button to the resistance Press the remote control button again point within 10 seconds as soon as the vehicle is locked The window opens while the switch is held The indicator lamp lights up for approx 2 sec Z ondes and then continues te flash gt a Press the switch beyond the resist ance point The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen sor are turned off until the vehicle is locked again The window opens automatically Pressing the switch again stopse the motion See also Convenient opening refer to Switching off the alarm page 41 via remote control gt Unlock vehicle with the remote control or Closing switch on the ignition if needed through emergency detection of remote control re fer to page 39 Monitor closing and make sure that the closing path of the window is clear otherwise injuries may result lt Keep the closing path clear 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 gt Pull the swit
30. 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 malfunc tions of the individual braking systems might lead to accidents lt 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 119 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Controls Safety Switch off y Press button the systems are turned TERN 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 pers
31. 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 63 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Adjusting Controls 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 gt i Adjusting ees v a z nn f ae a m a P N n A m T4 mnr fi ja y g SA I h a Bt i EK iian E ee A Li i oe 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 seati
32. 154 gt Draft free ventilation Adjust the vent to let the air flow past you Ventilation in the rear gt Thumbwheel for continuous opening and closing of the vents arrow 1 gt Thumbwheel to vary the temperature ar row 2 Toward blue colder Toward red warmer gt Lever for changing the air flow direction arrow 3 Parked car ventilation The concept The parked car ventilation ventilates the vehi cle interior and lowers its temperature if needed The system can be switched on and off at any external temperature either directly or by us ing two preset reel on times It remains switched on for 30 minutes 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 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Climate control Controls amp The symbol on the automatic climate con trol flashes if the system is switched on Preselecting the reel on time On the Control Display Settings Climate Timer 1 or Timer 2 pa SS 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 amp The symbol on the automatic climate con trol flashes when the system has been switched on T
33. 18 Information about recommended snow chains is available from a service center At page 204 under the heading Hood the sentence beginning If you are unfamiliar should be disregarded At page 207 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 209 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 212 and page 215 where it reads 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
34. 2 960 466 II 15 Driving tips This chapter provides you with information useful in dealing with specific driving and operating modes Driving tips eka Things to remember when driving Things to remember when driving Vehicle 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 break in do not use the Launch Con trol refer to page 79 Engine transmission and axle drive Up to 1 200 miles 2 000 km Do not exceed the maximum engine and road speed gt For gasoline engine 4 500 rpm and 100 mph 160 km h Avoid full load or kickdown under all circum stances From 1 200 miles 2 000 km The engine and vehicle speed can gradually be increased Tires Tire traction is not optimal due to manufactur ing circumstances when tires are brand new 172 they achieve their full traction potential after a break in time Drive con
35. 4 Taillights two nuts arrows 1 and 2 and remove The 5 tail lamp is still attached to a rubber mount Outside brake lamp anhe ouide Bulb replacement exterior tail lights General information Follow general instructions refer to page 211 Turn signal 21 watt bulb P21WLL Outer brake lamp 21 watt bulb H21W The tail lights feature LED technology Contact your service center in the event of a malfunc tion 4 Grasp the inner edge of the tail lamp and carefully swing it back and out of the rub ber mount arrow 1 Use your free hand to Use caution when replacing the bulb Use caution and proceed one step at a hold it in place in order to prevent the tail time when replacing the bulbs to prevent dam lamp from coming loose suddenly Make age to the tail lights or the vehicle sure that the foam rubber sealing ring is on the centering pin arrow 2 217 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Mobility Replacing components 5 Remove the connecting line from the clip component arrow 2 Make sure that the on the bulb holder tail lamp engages in the rubber mount 6 Press and hold the catch at the top on the connector of the connecting line and re move the connector from the bulb holder Replacing the bulbs 1 Loosen the four fasteners arrow 1 on the bulb holder and remove the bulb holder from the tail lamp arrow 2 P Screw the tail lamp on with the two nuts Insert and secu
36. Adjust steering wheel 63 16 Unlock hood 204 15 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Ataglance GEIE Cockpit All around the center console QO NO a A N Control Display 18 Ventilation 154 Hazard warning system 222 Central locking system 43 Glove compartment 165 Radio CD Multimedia see user s manual for Navigation Entertainment and Commu nication Climate control 151 Controller with buttons 18 Parking brake 73 16 11 Nis sx PDC Park Distance Control 138 Rearviewcamera 141 Parking assistant 146 Surround View 141 Side View 143 Driving Dynamics Control 127 DSC Dynamic Stability Con trol 125 Steptronic transmission selector lever 76 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Cockpit EEIE All around the roofliner TE 1 Intelligent Emergency Re 4 Reading lights 101 RA quest 222 N 2 Glass sunroof powered 51 5 Interior lights 101 3 3 Indicator lamp front seat pas aeo senger airbag 105 17 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 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 functions and systems The respectively applicable
37. Brake discs break in 172 Brake force display 124 Brake lights adaptive 124 Brake lights brake force dis play 124 Brake pads break in 172 Braking hints 175 Breakdown assistance 222 Break in 172 Brightness of Control Dis play 96 Bulb replacement 211 Bulb replacement front 212 Bulb replacement halogen headlights 212 Bulb replacement rear 217 Bulb replacement xenon headlights 215 Bulbs and lights 211 Button RES 133 Button Start Stop 68 Bypassing refer to Jump starting 223 C California Proposition 65 Warning 8 Camera lenses care 231 Camera rearview cam era 141 Camera Side View 144 Camera Top View 145 Can holder refer to Cuphold ers 167 Car battery 220 Car care products 229 Care displays 231 Care vehicle 229 Cargo 177 Cargo area enlarging 163 Cargo area storage compart ments 167 Cargo securing 178 Cargo straps securing cargo 178 Car key refer to Remote con trol 38 Carpet care 231 Car wash 228 Catalytic converter refer to Hot exhaust system 174 CBS Condition Based Serv ice 209 CD Multimedia see user s manual for Navigation En tertainment and Communi cation Center armrest 166 Center console 16 Central locking system 43 Central screen refer to Con trol Display 18 Changes technical refer to Safety 7 Changing parts 211 Changing wheels 219 Changing wheels tires 197 CHARGE energy recov ery 72 Charge indicator high volt age
38. Do not use the USB interface for recharg ing external devices 162 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Interior equipment Controls Without telephone overview The USB interface is located in the glove com partment With telephone overview 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 The rear seat backrest is divided into two parts at a ratio of 60 to 40 If equipped with through loading system the rear seat backrest is divided in the ratio 40 20 AO The sides can be folded down separately or to gether Hints Danger of 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 s
39. 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 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 30 Select components oie Press button Turn the controller open Vehicle info Press the controller a SS Selecting desired range gt Quick reference gt Search by pictures gt Owner s Manual f Vehicle info Quick reference Search by pictures ae Owner s Manual Onboard info Trip computer Vehicle status Le oa 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
40. Please take spe cial care when parking or leaving a parking space Do not leave the vehicle unattended Do not leave the vehicle unattended with drive readiness active otherwise it may pose a risk lt 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 and downward inclines further secure the ve hicle e g by turning the steering wheel in the direction of the curb lt Activating drive readiness 1 Close the driver s door 2 Depress the brake pedal 3 Press the Start Stop button Drive readiness is activated gt Electric drive readiness Silent Start or gt Starting the combustion engine Electric drive readiness Silent Start The vehicle is ready for driving without starting the combustion engine Silent Start is possible if the requirements for Electric driving refer to page 71 are met 69 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Controls Driving Display lt READY indicates drive readi ness Starting the combustion engine 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 co
41. 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 158 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 system 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 p
42. 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 DOT Quality Grades Treadwear Traction AAA BC Temperature A B C All passenger car tires must conform to Fed eral Safety Requirements in addition to these grades Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified gov ernment test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and one half 1 g times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use however and may depart signifi cantly from the norm due to variations in driv ing habits service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate Traction The traction grades from highest to lowest are AA A B and C 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 s
43. Vehicle info 2 Hybrid 3 i ECO PRO Tips Settings are stored for the profile currently in use ECO PRO driving style analysis The concept In this situation the system helps develop an especially efficient driving style and to con serve fuel For this purpose the driving style is analyzed The assessment is done in various categories and is displayed on the Control Display Using this indication the individual driving style can be oriented toward conserving fuel The last fifteen minutes of a trip are evaluated The range of the vehicle can be extended by an efficient driving style This gain in range is displayed as a bonus range in the instrument cluster and on the Control Display 183 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Driving tips _ ekg Saving fuel Functional requirement The function is only available in ECO PRO mode Calling up ECO PRO driving style analysis 1 Activate ECO PRO 2 EfficientDynamics 3 A Select the symbol Display on the Control Display The display of the ECO PRO driving style anal ysis consists of a symbolized route and a lookup table The road symbolizes the efficiency of the driv ing style The more efficient the driving style the smoother the depicted route becomes ar row 1 The table of values contains stars The more efficient the driving style the more stars are in cluded in the table and the faster the bonus range increases a
44. a risk of dam age at high speeds that may result in personal Injury Glass sunroof powered General information 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 51 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Controls Opening and closing 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 Tilting the glass sunroof Push switch briefly upward gt The closed glass sunroof is tilted 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 together gt Press the reel in the desired direction to the resistance point and hold it there Glass sunroof and sliding vi sor open together as long as the reel is held down The glass sunroof closes as long as the reel is held down The sliding visor can be manually closed gt Press the reel in the desired direction past the resistance point The glass sunroof and sliding visor open automatically The glass sunroof closes automatically The sliding visor can be manually closed 52 Pressing the reel upward stops the motion A
45. additional information refer to High beams refer to page 74 General lamps Check Control At least one Check Control message is A N displayed or is stored The symbol is shown in the display of the instrument cluster 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 Supplementary text messages Additional information such as on the cause of an error or the required action can be called up via Check Control 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 i 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 automatic
46. 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 System limits The system may not be fully functional in the following situations gt When a vehicle is approaching at a speed The radar sensors are located under the rear much faster than your own bumper In heavy fog rain or snowfall gt In tight curves or on narrow lanes Switching on off If the bumper is dirty or iced up or covered AN Press button with stickers a A Check Control message is displayed when gt On the LED lights up the system is not fully functional gt Off the LED goes out For US owners onl Settings are stored for the profile currently in y use The transmitter and receiver units comply with part 15 of the FCC Federal Communication Display Commission regulations Operation is gov erned by the following Lamp in the exterior mirror housing FCC ID gt NBG009014A 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 Information stage cause undesired operation The dimmed lamp in the exterior mirror hous Any unauthorized modifications or changes to ing indicates when there are vehicles in
47. 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 Before selling the vehicle delete the stored functions for the sake of security Compatibility If this symbol is printed on the packag N ing or in the instructions of the system to be controlled the system is gener ally compatible with the 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 rear
48. 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 2 960 466 II 15 Lights Controls Switching the high beams on and off manually ey 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 poorly l
49. brake 4 Press and hold down the accelerator pedal beyond the resistance point at the full throttle position A flag symbol is displayed in the instru ment cluster 5 The starting engine speed adjusts Within 3 seconds release the brake Before using Launch Control allow the trans mission to cool down for approx 5 minutes Launch Control adjusts to the surrounding conditions e g wet pavement when used again 80 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 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 88 5 Engine oil temperature 88 2 Speedometer 6 Current fuel consumption 3 Messages e g Check Control 7 Electronic displays 81 4 Tachometer 88 8 Resetmiles 88 Electronic displays gt Displays of the hybrid system refer to gt Auto Start Stop function refer to page 70 page 82 gt On board computer refer to page 92 gt Selection lists refer to page 92 gt Date refer to page 89 gt External temperature refer to page 88 gt Transmission display refer to page 79 81 Onl
50. brake nor accelerator pedal are depressed gt Unlocked hood The indicator lights come on The combustion engine can only be started via the Start Stop button 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 gt The ignition is switched off gt The radio ready state is activated gt The Auto Start Stop function is deacti vated gt Transmission position P is engaged automatically 2 Set the parking brake Malfunction The Auto Start Stop function no longer switches of the combustion engine automati cally in the event of a malfunction A message is displayed It is possible to continue driving Have the system checked Electric driving eDRIVE Requirements Electric driving is possible gt The high voltage battery is sufficiently charged Transmission position D or R is set gt The drive system is at operating tempera ture gt The accelerator pedal is only slightly de pressed gt The driver s door is closed Possible up to speed of approx 35 mph ap prox 60 km h In ECO PRO mode a speed up to approx 45 mph approx 75 km h is possible Possible cruising range Depending on the charge of the high voltage battery the vehicle can be driven using electric power constantly for up to 2 2 5 miles 3 4 km Coasting The combustion
51. 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 193 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 in the tire inflation pressure table refer to page 193 and adjust as necessary Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 u j f f r Pi N g A A 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 ActiveHybrid 3 Tire size Pressure specifications in bar PSI RERFHR C a Speci
52. center as it is important that this safety feature functions properly At page 97 under the heading Special 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 175 under the heading Objects within the range of movement of the ped als and at page 231 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 by it as appropriate for use in your vehicle and that can be properly fixed in place At page 181 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 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Addendum TL 12 thereof BMW recommends that you have the maintenance carried out by your service center At page 192 under the heading Tire infla tion specifications the sentence begin ning Tire inflation pressure specifications apply to approved tire sizes should be disregarded At page 197 und
53. change If a vehicle ahead of you unexpectedly moves into another lane from behind a stopped vehi cle you yourself must react as the system does not react to stopped vehicles Cornering If the desired speed is too high for a curve the speed is reduced slightly although curves can not be anticipated in advance Therefore drive into a curve at an appropriate speed In tight curves the system offers only restricted detection where a vehicle ahead of you might be detected late or not at all 135 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Controls Driving comfort When you approach a curve the system may briefly report vehicles in the next lane due to the bend of the curve If the system deceler ates you may compensate it by briefly acceler ating After releasing the gas pedal the system is re activated and controls speed independently Driving away In some situations the vehicle cannot drive off automatically for example gt On steep inclines gt From behind bumps in the road In these cases step on the accelerator pedal Radar sensor For US owners only The transmitter and receiver units comply with part 15 of the FCC Federal Communication Commission regulations Operation is gov erned by the following FCC ID gt OAYARS3 A Compliance statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions gt This devic
54. checked 150 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Climate control Controls 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 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 Automatic climate control with enhanced features 15 14 13 12 Seat heating left 57 Temperature left AUTO program Display Maximum cooling Temperature right Seat heating right 57 Cooling function OOAN OOF WN Automatic recirculated air control recircu lated air mode 10 9 8 10 Air distribution right 11 Air flow AUTO intensity 12 Air distribution left 13 Rear window defroster 14 Interior temperature sensor always keep clear 15 Defrosts windows and removes condensa tion 151 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Climate control 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 c
55. cluster 137 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Controls Driving comfort 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 s Depending on how the vehicle is equip A ped the indicator lamp in the instru ment cluster indicates whether the sys tem is switched on 138 Desired speed gt The marking lights up green
56. 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 ial 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 a Profile settings wk Display Owner s Manual Reset current profile Rename current profile Controller The buttons can be used
57. 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 Overview 1 Rear fog lights 2 Front fog lights 3 Depending on the equipment automatic headlight control Adaptive Light Control High beam Assistant Welcome lights Daytime running lights 4 Lights off daytime running lights O1 Parking lights daytime running lights 6 Depending on the equipment low beams welcome lights High beam Assistant 7 Instrument lighting 98 Parking lights low beams headlight control General information Position of switch 0 D 0 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 99 Low beams Position of switch ZD with the ignition switched on the low beams light up Welcome lights When the vehicle is parked leave the switch in position ZD or 40 parking and interior lights come on briefly when the vehicle is unlocked depending on the amb
58. distance so that the head restraint is as close as possible to the back of the head If necessary adjust the distance by adjusting the tilt of the backrest Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Adjusting Adjusting the height gt To raise push gt To lower press button arrow 1 and push headrest down Tilt Three different tilt positions are available gt Forward pull the top edge of the head re straint forward arrow 1 gt Back press the button arrow 2 The head restraint folds as far back as possible 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 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 Rear head restraints Correctly adjusted head restraint A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the risk of injury to cervical vertebrae in the event of an accident Adjusting the head restraint 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 59 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Con
59. electrocution due to damaged high voltage components lt 219 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Mobility Replacing components Vehicle battery this may damage the vehicle battery due to an increased power consumption lt Maintenance The battery is maintenance free Starting aid terminals The added amount of acid is sufficient for the In the vehicle only charge the battery via the service life of the battery starting aid terminals refer to page 224 in the i i mpartment with the engine off Further information about the battery can be engine compartment with the engine o obtained from your service center Power failure Battery replacement After a temporary power loss some equipment l l needs to be newly initialized or individual set Use approved vehicle batteries only tings updated e g 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 gt Date update gt Seat and mirror memory store the posi tions again Time update Glass sunroof and sliding visor initialize After a battery replacement have the batte a f the system refer to page 53 registered on the vehicle by the service center to ensure that all comfort features are fully available and that any Check Control mes Disposing of old batteries sages of these comfort features are no long
60. engine is automatically stop ped and disengaged from the drivetrain This driving condition of rolling is referred to as coasting Requirements Coasting is possible gt The high voltage battery is sufficiently charged gt Transmission position D or R is set The drive system is at operating tempera ture gt The driver s door is closed 71 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Controls Driving gt In COMFORT mode when rolling at speeds exceeding 35 mph approx 60 km h or when braking at speeds above 50 mph approx 80 km h gt In ECO PRO mode when coasting with out operating the brake at speeds below 100 mph approx 160 km h After the coasting the combustion or electric motor restarts depending on the operating state Driving with combustion engine DRIVE The combustion engine provides the primary performance to move the vehicle If necessary the high voltage battery is charged at the same time Automatic start while driving The combustion engine is automatically started under the following conditions while driving gt By pressing the accelerator pedal beyond the resistance point at the full throttle posi tion kickdown Transmission position M S is set gt The speed for electric driving is exceeded while accelerating gt The high voltage battery has an insuffi cient charge gt High voltage battery is completely charged e g when driving do
61. example by an unintentional or misinterpreted movement of the foot 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 39 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 control or using the integrated key refer to page 43 Adjusting Unlocking The settings are saved in the active profile re fer to page 39 Doors 1 Settings 2 Doors key 3 of Select the symbol 4 Select the desired function gt Driver s door only Only the driver s door and the fuel filler flap are unlocked Pressing again un locks the entire vehicle gt All doors The entire vehicle is unlocked 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 i gt Tailgate The trunk lid is opened 47 Online
62. front passenger seat the backrest width must be opened completely Do not change the adjustment after this otherwise the stabil ity of the child seat will be reduced lt Adjustable backrest width before installing a child restraint system in the front passenger seat open the backrest width completely Do not change the backrest width again and do not call up a memory position Child seat security pe F f r l l a a a A f 4 a i od F AZ Ai 7 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 Allow the strap to be pulled in and pull it tight against the child restraint system The safety belt is locked w Unlocking the safety belt 1 Unbuckle the belt buckle 2 Remove the child restraint system 3 Allow the strap to be pulled in completely 65 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Controls Transporting children safely LATCH child restraint system LATCH Lower Anchors and Tether for Chil dren 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
63. 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 lt 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 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 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 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Things to remember when driving Driving through water Observe water level and speed Do not exceed the maximum water level and maximum speed ot
64. h If possible do not drive at speeds less than 12 mph 20 km h To correct the tire inflation pressure 1 Stop ata suitable location 2 Screw the connection hose onto the tire valve stem 3 Attach the connection hose directly to the compressor 201 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Mobility Wheels and tires 4 Insert the connector into a power socket inside the vehicle 5 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 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 225 55 R 16 202 gt 225 50R 17 gt 225 45R 18 Follow the snow chain manufacturer s instruc tions Make sure that the snow chains are always sufficiently tight Retighten a
65. if traffic conditions permit 1 Settings 2 Lighting 3 Triple turn signal The brake lights will not light up if the parking brake is set Settings are stored for the profile currently in use 73 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Driving Signaling briefly Press the lever to the resistance point and hold it there for as long as you want the turn signal to flash High beams 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 Do not activate wipers with wipers folded away Do not switch on the wipers if they are folded away otherwise the hood or the wipers may be damaged lt 74 Switching on Push wiper lever up The lever automatically 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 norma
66. is displayed Options menu The Options menu consists of various areas gt Screen settings e g Split screen This area remains unchanged gt Control options for the selected main menu e g for Radio gt If applicable further operating options for the selected menu e g Store station Changing settings 1 Selecta field 2 Turn the controller until the desired setting is displayed Volume settings Speed volume Volume setting PDC 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 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 Browser enter Internet addresses gt 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 21 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 gt For the input of upper lower case letters and numbers it may be necessary to
67. lever rear wards 78 Gears will only be shifted at appropriate engine and road speeds for example downshifting is not possible if the engine speed is too high The selected gear is briefly displayed in the in strument cluster followed by the currently se lected gear Steptronic Sport transmission prevent automatic upshifting in M S manual mode The Steptronic Sport transmission does not automatically upshift in M S manual mode once the maximum speed is reached if one of the following conditions is met gt DSC deactivated gt TRACTION activated gt SPORT activated In addition the kickdown is deactivated With the respective transmission version the lowest possible gear can be selected by simul taneously operating the kickdown and the left shift paddle However this effect is not pro duced via the shift paddles when switching briefly from D to manual mode Ending the sport program manual mode Push the selector lever to the right D is displayed in the instrument cluster Shift paddles F The shift paddles on the steering wheel allow you to shift gears quickly while keeping both hands on the steering wheel Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Driving Controls gt Shift up briefly pull right shift paddle Shift down briefly pull left shift paddle With the respective transmission version the lowest possible gear can be selected by pulling and holding the left s
68. load driv ing style and road conditions A vehicle with an average load has a possible driving range of approx 50 miles 80 km A vehicle with a damaged tire reacts differ ently e g it has reduced lane stability during braking a longer braking distance and different self steering properties Adjust your driving style accordingly Avoid abrupt steering ma neuvers or driving over obstacles e g curbs potholes etc Because the possible driving distance de pends on how the vehicle is used during the trip the actual distance may be shorter or lon ger depending on the driving speed road con ditions external temperature cargo load etc Continued driving with a flat tire Drive moderately and do not exceed a speed of 50 mph 80 km h Your car handles differently when you lose tire inflation pressure e g your lane stability is re duced when braking braking distances are longer and the self steering properties will change lt Final tire failure Vibrations or loud noises while driving can indicate the final failure of a tire Reduce speed and stop otherwise pieces of the tire could come loose and cause an accident Do not continue driving and contact your service center Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Safety Controls Required tire inflation pressure check message A Check Control message is displayed in the following situations gt The system has detected a wheel change bu
69. 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 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 190 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 M1
70. off v r Switching on automatically The system is automatically active after every driving off Prewarning This warning is issued e g when there is the impending danger of a collision or the distance Switch off to the vehicle ahead is too small The driver must intervene actively when there is a prewarning Press button the system is switched Mm off The LED goes out Re press button the system is switched on Acute warning with braking function The LED lights up Warning of the imminent danger of a collision when the vehicle approaches another object at Setting the warning time a relatively high differential speed The warning time can be set via iDrive The driver must intervene actively when there is an acute warning If necessary the driver is k Saree assisted by an automatic braking intervention 2 Frontal Coll Warning in a possible risk of collision 3 Activate the desired time on the Control Acute warnings can also be triggered without Display previous prewarning The selected time is stored for the profile cur rently in use Braking intervention The detection of objects can be influenced by technical system limitations e g pedestrians or stationary objects Limitations of the detec tion range and functional restrictions are to be considered 117 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Controls Safety The warning prompts the driver himself herself to react During
71. press the button for approx 3 seconds Switch back on press button Reading lights Press button Reading lights are located at the front and rear next to the interior lights Ambient light Depending on your optional features lighting can be adjusted for some lights in the interior Selecting color scheme On the Control Display Settings Lighting Ambient Select desired setting e SS With a color scheme selected and welcome lights activated they illuminate in the line s color when vehicle is unlocked 102 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Safety 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 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 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 4 Side airbag 5 Knee airbags Side airbags In a lateral impact the side airbag supports the side of the body in the chest and lap area
72. 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 brake 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 lt Drive long or steep downhill gradients in the gear that requires least braking efforts Other wise the brakes may overheat and reduce brake efficiency You can increase the engine s braking effect by shifting down going all the way to first gear if needed 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 175 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 DidWilaemiie me Things to remember when driving Corrosion buildup on the brake discs will cause a pu
73. reel via the controller to the corresponding In put mode refer to page 25 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 characters 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 Move interactive map or Swipe into re Internet sites spective direc tion Enlarge shrink interactive Drag in or out on map or Internet sites 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 22 Example setting the clock Setting the clock On the Control Display if MENU Press button The main menu is dis played 2 Turn the controller until Settings is high lighted and the
74. road When the navigation system destination guid ance Is active the hybrid system uses the ex isting navigation data Hybrid operation adapts to the specific route sections These may be gt Steep gradients gt Arrival in the destination zone Pay attention to the notes in Adapting to the course of the road refer to page 84 Display The displays of the hybrid system refer to page 82 provide information about the cur rent state of hybrid operation and show the system activity in a chart Energy saving driving To save energy while driving read the follow ing information gt Saving fuel refer to page 180 gt Using the hybrid system efficiently refer to page 172 ECO PRO mode refer to page 181 Adapting to the course of the road refer to page 84 Safety information Read the information on safe handling of the high voltage system refer to page 34 Long term Follow the instructions for vehicle storage and for longer idle periods refer to page 231 33 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Ataglance GECUL E Safety of the high voltage system Safety of the high voltage system Hybrid system work Your vehicle s hybrid system is a self con tained system Safety is ensured as long as no work is performed on the technical compo nents Thus have work on the vehicle forinstance retrofitting accessories performed by the service center or a workshop that works ac cording
75. slightly making sure it engages properly Height Pull the lever and apply your weight to the seat or lift it off as necessary Backrest tilt Pull the lever and apply your weight to the backrest or lift it off as necessary Seat tilt Pull the lever and move the seat to the desired tilt After releasing the lever apply your weight to the seat or lift it off to make sure the seat engages properly Electrically adjustable seats Ata glance Seat and mirror memory Backrest width Lumbar support Backrest tilt Forward backward height seat tilt a fF OO N 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 48 is activated for this purpose Adjustments in detail 1 Forward back 55 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Controls Adjusting 2 Height Thigh support p s J a pe Ae 5 gt o E 2 PEA l A iz h A a S amp S J f d g d l y F Pull the lever at the front of the seat and adjust the thigh support Lumbar support The curvature of the seat backrest can be ad justed in 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
76. 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 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 2 960 466 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 Depending on the equipment the collision warning system consists of one of the two sys tems gt Front end collision warning with City Brak ing function refer to page 113 gt Front end collision warning with braking function refer to page 115 Front end collision warning with City
77. steering wheel is turned all the way gt The variable green pathway line assists you in assessing the amount of space ac tually needed to the side of the vehicle The lane line depends on the engaged gear and the current steering angle The 146 track line is continuously adjusted for the steering wheel movement 7 Parking aid lines Turning circle and pathway lines are displayed System limits Top View cannot be used in the following sit uations gt With a door open gt With the trunk lid open gt With an exterior mirror folded in gt In poor light A Check Control message is displayed in some of these situations Parking assistant The concept This system assists the driver in parking paral lel to the road Ultrasound sensors measure parking spaces on both sides of the vehicle The parking assistant calculates the best pos sible parking line and takes control of steering during the parking procedure When parking also take note of the visual and acoustic information and instructions issued by the PDC the parking assistant and the rear view camera and react accordingly A component of the parking assistant is the PDC Park Distance Control refer to page 138 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Driving comfort Controls Hints Personal responsibility Even an active system does not relieve the driver from personal responsibility while driving Technicall
78. 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 the 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 PASS AIR BAG OFf l Re 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 indi
79. system information on Control Display 96 Attentiveness assistant 124 AUTO intensity 152 Automatic car wash 228 Automatic climate control with enhanced features 151 Automatic Cruise Control with Stop amp Go 130 Automatic Curb Monitor 62 Automatic deactivation front seat passenger airbags 105 Automatic deactivation of the hybrid system 34 Automatic headlight con trol 99 Automatic locking 48 Automatic recirculated air control 153 Automatic transmission see Steptronic transmission 76 AUTO program automatic cli mate control 152 AUTO program intensity 152 Auto Start Stop function 70 Auxiliary air conditioning 155 Average fuel consumption 93 Average speed 93 Axle loads weights 235 Backrest curvature refer to Lumbar support 56 Backrest width 56 Band aids refer to First aid kit 223 Bar for tow starting towing 225 Battery replacement vehicle battery 220 Battery replacement vehicle remote control 39 Battery vehicle 220 Belts safety belts 57 Beverage holder cu pholder 167 Blinds sun protection 51 BMW ActiveHybrid 32 BMW Assist see user s manual for Navigation En Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Everything from A to Z Reference tertainment and Communi cation BMW Driver s Guide App 6 BMW Homepage 6 BMW Internet page 6 BMW maintenance sys tem 209 Bonus range ECO PRO 182 Bottle holder refer to Cu pholders 167 Brake assistant 125
80. system manufacturer oth 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 to a combined child and CRS weight of 65 Ib 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 isorix 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 66 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 Child restraint fixing system with a tether strap Mounting points re 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 o
81. the system If an identification is not possible please contact the service center 2 Fix the flat tire where applicable using the Mobility System refer to page 198 Run flat tires Maximum speed You may continue driving with a damaged tire at speeds up to 50 mph 80 km h Continued driving with a flat tire If continuing to drive with a damaged tire 1 Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu vers 2 Donot exceed a speed of 50 mph 80 km h 3 Check the air pressure in all four tires at the next opportunity If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is correct the Flat Tire Monitor may not have been initialized In this case initialize the system Possible driving distance with complete loss of tire inflation pressure The possible driving distance after a loss of tire inflation pressure depends on cargo load driv ing style and road conditions A vehicle with an average load has a possible driving range of approx 50 miles 80 km A vehicle with a damaged tire reacts differ ently e g it has reduced lane stability during braking a longer braking distance and different self steering properties Adjust your driving style accordingly Avoid abrupt steering ma neuvers or driving over obstacles e g curbs potholes etc Because the possible driving distance de pends on how the vehicle is used during the trip the actual distance may be shorter or lon ger depending on the driving speed road c
82. the these devices could void the user s authority to blind spot or approaching from behind operate this equipment Warning If the turn signal is set while a vehicle is in the critical zone the steering wheel vibrates briefly 123 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Controls Safety Brake force display The concept gt During normal brake application the outer brake lights light up gt During heavy brake application the inner brake lights light up in addition 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 Function The system is activated each time the engine is started and cannot be switched off 124 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
83. to BMW specifications with appropri ately trained personnel Maintenance and repairs Have maintenance and repair work per formed only by a service center or a workshop that works according to BMW specifications with appropriately trained personnel Other wise there is the risk of fatal injury from elec trocution due to the high voltage system s high voltage Hybrid system contact with water The hybrid system is typically safe even in the following example situations gt Water in the footwell for instance after a rainstorm when sunroof was kept open gt Vehicle is in water but only up to the al lowed height gt Liquid escapes in the trunk In these cases there is no risk of injury from electrocution Other damage to the vehicle is possible 34 Hybrid system automatic deactivation If an accident occurs the hybrid system is switched off automatically to prevent risk of danger to occupants and other traffic Read the information on What to do after an accident refer to page 226 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Safety of the high voltage system Ataglance a glance 35 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 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 safety comfort and convenience are described here
84. to browse from page to page Scroll back Scroll forward Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Integrated Owner s Manual in the vehicle Ataglance a glance 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 ern 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 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 1 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 loPTION 4 Press button again to return to last displayed function a 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 Programmable memory buttons General information The Owner s Manual can be stored
85. 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 2 960 466 II 15 Press button Function MENU Open the main menu RADIO Opens the Radio menu MEDIA Opens the Multimedia menu NAV Opens the Navigation menu TEL Opens the phone menu At a glance Press button Function BACK Displays the previous panel OPTION Opens the Options menu Controller without navigation system The buttons can be used to open the menus directly The controller can be used to select menu items and enter the settings 1 Turn 19 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 At a glance iDrive Press button Function MENU Open the main menu Audio Open audio menu last listened to switch between audio me nus TEL Opens the phone menu BACK Open previous panel OPTION Opens the Options menu Operating concept Opening the main menu Press button M E N U Main menu Multimedia Radio Telephone Navigation Office ConnectedDrive Vehicle info Settings The main menu is displayed All iDrive functions can be called up via the main menu 20 Selecting menu items Highlighted menu items can be selected 1 Turn the controller until the desired menu item is highlighted Main menu Multimedia Radio Teleph
86. 00 otherwise this could damage the engine and fuel supply system lt Recommended fuel grade BMW recommends AKI 91 Minimum fuel grade BMW recommends AKI 89 Minimum fuel grade Do not use any gasoline below the mini mum fuel grade as this may impair engine per formance lt If you use gasoline with this minimum AKI Rat ing the engine may produce knocking sounds when starting at high outside temperatures This has no effect on the engine life Fuel quality The use of poor quality fuels may result in harmful engine deposits or damage Addi tionally problems relating to drivability start ing and stalling especially under certain envi ronmental conditions such as high ambient temperature and high altitude may occur If drivability problems are encountered we rec ommend switching to a high quality gasoline brand and a higher octane grade AKI num ber for a few tank fills To avoid harmful en Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 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 191 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 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 de
87. 1 5 m Regarding the parking procedure gt Doors and trunk lid closed gt Parking brake released gt When parking in parking spaces on the driver s side the corresponding turn signal must be set where applicable Overview Button in the vehicle ry Parking assistant i 147 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Controls Driving comfort Ultrasound sensors Display on the Control Display System activated deactivated Symbol Meaning a Gray the system is not available White the system is available but not activated E ey The system is activated The ultrasound sensors for measuring parking spaces are located on the side of the vehicle System status To ensure full functionality 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 gt Do not put stickers over sensors Switching on off gt Colored symbols see arrows on the side of the vehicle illustrated Parking assistant P J Press button is activated and search for parking space The LED lights up active Switching on with the button gt Control Display shows suitable parking The current status of the parking space search spaces at the edge of the road next to the is indicated on the Control Display vehicle symbol When the parking assistant ey Parking assistant is activated automati
88. 10 in 25 cm a continuous tone is sounded With front PDC if objects are located both in front of and behind the vehicle an alternating continuous signal is sounded The signal tone is switched off when selector lever position P is engaged on vehicles with Steptronic transmission Volume The volume of the PDC signal tone can be ad justed similar to the sound and volume set tings of the radio 139 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Controls Driving comfort 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 Ultrasonic measuring might not function under the following circumstances gt For small children and animals gt 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 r
89. 225 50 R 17 94 H 225 45 R 18 95 V M S RSC M S XL RSC eo ee 95 V Front 225 45R18 2 71 39 91 Y RSC _ 28 41 Front 225 45 R18 2 7 39 Rear 255 40 R 18 91 Y RSC _ 28141 95 Y RSC 7 ts R 18 Front 225 40R19 2 7139 89 Y RSC 7 30 44 Front 225 40R19 2 7 39 Rear 255 35 R 19 89 Y RSC 30 44 92 Y RSC bag o R19 Front 225 35R20 2 9 42 90 Y XL RSC 7 34149 Front 225 35 R20 2 9 42 Rear 255 30 R 20 90 Y XL RSC 34149 92 Y XL RSC y l T R 20 Emergency wheel Speed up to a max of T 135 80 R 17102 90 mph 80 km h Emergency wheel Speed up to a max of M 4 2160 T 135 80 R 17 102 M With high speed tuning feature 194 50 mph 80 km h 4 2 1 60 Tire identification marks Tire size 245 45 R 18 96 Y 245 nominal width in mm 45 aspect ratio in R radial tire code 18 rim diameter in inches 96 load rating not for ZR tires Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Wheels and tires Mobility 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
90. 40 2 960 466 II 15 Wheels and tires Mobility 7 With the ignition turned on or the engine running reel on the compressor x Switch off the compressor after 10 mi nutes Do not allow the compressor to run longer than 10 minutes otherwise the device will overheat and may be damaged Let the compressor run for approx 3 to 8 mi nutes to fill the tire with sealant and achieve a tire inflation pressure of approx 2 5 bar While the tire is being filled with sealant the tire inflation pressure may sporadically reach approx 5 bar Do not reel off the compressor at this point If a tire inflation pressure of 2 bar is not reached 1 Switch off the compressor 2 Unscrew the filling hose from the wheel 3 Drive 33 ft 10 m forward and back to dis tribute the sealant in the tire 4 Inflate the tire again using the compressor If a tire inflation pressure of 2 bar cannot be reached contact your service center Stowing the Mobility System 1 Remove the connection hose of the seal ant container from the wheel 2 Remove the connection hose from the sealant container 3 Wrap the empty sealant container and con nection hose in suitable material to avoid dirtying the cargo area 4 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 of 50 mph 80 km
91. 60 466 II 15 Mobility Replacing components Accessing the daytime running lights high beams headlight flasher and parking lights Follow general instructions refer to page 211 i 2 Open the hood refer to page 204 Turn the lid counterclockwise and remove Parking lights 6 watt bulb H6W ie 2 3 Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise and remove Press the bulb gently into the socket turn counterclockwise and remove To insert the bulb and bulb holder proceed in reverse order of removal Make sure that the bulb holder snaps into place Close the headlight housing with the lid Make sure that the lid engages 214 High beams headlight flasher 55 watt bulb H7 Tilt the bulb down and then up to loosen it from the holder and remove Pull the connector off the bulb Attach the connector to the new bulb First insert the bulb at the top with the strap arrow 1 and then press down firmly arrow 2 Make sure that the bulb snaps into place 5 Close the headlight housing with the lid Make sure that the lid engages Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Replacing components Mobility Daytime running lights Headlights 24 watt bulb PW24W 1 If necessary remove the high beam bulb connector 2 Remove the bulb holder 1 Parking lights daytime running lights 2 Low beams high beams headlight flasher 3 Turn signal Low beams and high beam
92. 72 Drive off assistant 129 Drive off assistant refer to DSC 125 Driver assistance refer to In telligent Safety 112 Drive readiness in detail 69 Drive readiness states 68 Drive readuness deacti vate 70 Driving Assistant refer to In telligent Safety 112 Driving Dynamics Con trol 127 Driving instructions break in 172 Driving instructions hybrid system 172 Driving mode 127 Driving notes general 174 Driving stability control sys tems 125 Driving style analysis 183 Driving tips 174 Driving with combustion en gine DRIVE 72 DSC Dynamic Stability Con trol 125 DTC Dynamic Traction Con trol 126 Dynamic Damping Con trol 126 Dynamic Stability Control DSC 125 Dynamic Traction Control DTC 126 E eBOOST assistance for the combustion engine 72 ECO PRO 181 ECO PRO bonus range 182 ECO PRO display 181 ECO PRO driving mode 181 ECO PRO driving style analy sis 183 ECO PRO mode 181 ECO PRO Tip driving in struction 183 eDRIVE electric driving 71 Electric drive readiness Si lent Start 69 Electric driving eDRIVE 71 Electronic displays instru ment cluster 81 Electronic oil measure ment 205 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Everything from A to Z Reference Electronic Stability Program ESP refer to DSC 125 Emergency detection remote control 39 Emergency release fuel filler flap 189 Emergency Request 222 Emergency start function en gine sta
93. 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 with 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 soeeds 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
94. Driving Controls Parking brake Turn signal high beams headlight flasher Applying The lever automatically engages after being Turn signal pulled up The indicator lamp lights up red The Hints parking brake is set Do not adjust the exterior mirrors Lower lamp indicator lamp in Canadian Do not adjust the exterior mirror while models driving and when turn signals hazard warning flashers are on or else the additional turn sig nal lights in the exterior mirror are out of posi tion and can t be seen lt Using turn signals Raise lever slightly press the button and guide the lever down Press the lever beyond the resistance point Hints To switch off manually press the lever to the Use while driving resistance point On rare occasions if it is necessary to use the parking brake while driving do not use ex cessive force when applying it When using it keep the button on the lever depressed Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator lamp indicates that a turn signal bulb has failed Triple turn signal activation Otherwise using excessive force when apply l l Press the lever to the resistance point ing the parking brake may cause the rear wheels to lock resulting in fishtailing lt The turn signal flashes three times To prevent corrosion and one sided brake ac The function can be activated or deactivated tion lightly apply the parking brake periodically On the Control Display while coasting
95. EDs 212 Lighter 161 Lighting 98 Lights 98 Lights and bulbs 211 Light switch 98 Load 178 Loading 177 Lock door 43 Locking unlocking via door lock 43 Locking unlocking with re mote control 41 Locking automatic 48 Locking settings 47 Locking via trunk lid 44 Lock power window 51 Locks doors and win dows 67 Low beams 98 Low beams automatic refer to High beam Assistant 100 Lower back support 56 Luggage rack see Roof mounted luggage rack 179 Lumbar support 56 M Maintenance 209 Maintenance require ments 209 Maintenance service require ments 89 Maintenance system BMW 209 Make up mirror 161 Malfunction displays see Check Control 84 Manual air distribution 153 Manual air flow 153 Manual mode Steptronic transmission 78 Manual operation door lock 43 Manual operation exterior mirrors 62 Manual operation fuel filler flap 189 Manual operation Park Dis tance Control PDC 139 Manual operation rearview camera 142 Manual operation Side View 144 Manual operation Top View 145 Marking on approved tires 197 Marking run flat tires 198 Master key refer to Remote control 38 Maximum cooling 152 Maximum speed display 90 Maximum speed winter tires 198 Measure units of 96 Medical kit 223 Memory seat mirror 60 Menu in instrument clus ter 92 Menus operating iDrive 18 Menus refer to iDrive operat ing concept 20 Messages see Check Con trol 84 Mic
96. Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Controls Opening and closing 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 39 1 Settings 2 Doors key 3 Deactivate or activate the desired confir mation signals gt Acoustic sig lock unlock gt Flash when lock unlock Automatic locking The settings are saved in the active profile re fer to page 39 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 Headlamp courtesy delay feature standing climate control The settings are saved in the active profile re fer to page 39 Settings Doors key lt Select the symbol Select the desired function p e a gt Pathway lighting Headlight courtesy delay feature gt Comfort cooling 48 Stationary climate control Retrieving the seat and mirror settings The driver s seat and exterior mirror positions used last are stored for the remote control cur rently in use When the vehicle is unlocked these positions are automatically retrieved if this function was activated Pinch hazard when moving back the seat If this function is used fir
97. Engine functions Have the vehicle checked by the serv ice center For additional information refer to On board Diagnostics socket refer to page 210 Lane departure warning System is switched on and under cer lt E 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 120 86 Green lights Turn signal Turn signal on Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator lamp indicates that a turn signal bulb has failed For additional information refer to Turn signal refer to page 73 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 98 Front fog lights Front fog lights are activated 40 For additional information refer to Front fog lights refer to page 101 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 100 Cruise control The system is switched on It maintains A the speed that was set using the con trol elements on the steering wheel Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Displays Controls Blue lights High beams High beams are activated For
98. Roof drip rail with flaps N Me 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 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 179 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Driving tips ecm Saving fuel 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
99. 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 automatic braking intervention if there is risk of a collision The intervention can bring the vehi cle to a complete stop The braking intervention is executed only if DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on and Dynamic Traction Control DTC is acti vated Above approx 130 mph 210 km h the braking intervention occurs as a brief braking pressure No automatic delay occurs The braking intervention can be interrupted by stepping on the accelerator pedal or by ac tively moving the steering wheel System limits Detection range The 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 Vehicles with an unusual rear appearance Two wheeled vehicles ahead of you Pedestrians VV VV Stationary objects 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 118 gt If the driving stability control systems are limited or deactivated e g DSC OFF gt Ifthe radar sensor is dirty o
100. a workshop e g Profiles can be taken to an 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 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Opening and closing Controls 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 gt ey Ss 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 each start to select the desired profile Settings Profiles Options y S Displa
101. action Con trol DTC is switched on For additional information refer to Dynamic Stability Control refer to page 125 and Dy namic Traction Control refer to page 126 Flat Tire Monitor FTM L Reduce your speed and stop cau tiously Avoid sudden braking and steering ma neuvers The Flat Tire Monitor signals a loss of tire inflation pressure in a tire For more information see Flat Tire Monitor re fer to page 110 85 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Controls Displays Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 1 Reduce 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 Awheel without TPM electronics is fitted have the service center check it if needed gt Malfunction have the system checked by your service center For more information see Tire Pressure Moni tor refer to page 106 Steering system Q Steering system in some cases defec tive Have the steering system checked by the service center
102. age 95 Using voice activation Activating the voice activation system 1 i 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 y Briefly press the button on the steer AS ing wheel or gt Cancek Possible commands Most menu items on the 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 2 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Ataglance GEC Voice activation system 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
103. ake pedal and it is standing behind another vehicle 1 RES Press button to call up a stored desired speed 2 Release the brake pedal 3 Step on the accelerator briefly or press the RES rocker switch when the vehicle ahead of you drives away Displays in the instrument cluster Desired speed gt The marking lights up green the system is active The marking lights up or ange the system has been interrupted gt The marking does not light up the system is switched off Brief status display Selected desired speed 99 If appears briefly on the display for Check Control messages it is possible that the sys tem requirements are currently not ready for operations Distance to vehicle ahead of you Shown is selected distance to the vehicle driv ing ahead of you 133 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Controls Driving comfort Distance display Distance 1 Distance 2 Distance 3 A Distance 4 This value is set after the system is switched on The system has been interrupted or distance control is temporarily sup pressed because the accelerator pedal is being pressed a vehicle was not detected Ny gt D Distance control is temporarily sup pressed because the accelerator pedal is being pressed a vehicle was detected Rolling bars the detected vehicle has driven away ACC is no longer accelerating To accelerate further activate ACC
104. ally after approx 20 seconds They are stored and can be displayed again later Displaying stored Check Control messages On the Control Display 1 Vehicle info 2 Vehicle status 3 A Check Control 4 Select the text message Messages after trip completion Special messages displayed while driving are displayed again after the ignition is switched off 87 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Displays Fuel gauge Vehicle tilt position may cause the display to vary Depending on the equipment version the arrow beside the fuel pump symbol shows which side of the vehicle the fuel filler flap is on Hints on refueling refer to page 188 Tachometer Always avoid engine speeds in the red warning field In this range the fuel supply is inter rupted to protect the engine Engine oil temperature gt Cold engine the pointer is at the low temperature end Drive at moderate engine and vehicle speeds gt Normal operating tempera ture the pointer is in the middle or in the left half of the temperature display gt Hot engine the pointer is at the high end of the temperature range A Check Control message is also displayed Coolant temperature If the coolant along with the engine becomes too hot a Check Control message is displayed Check the coolant level refer to page 208 88 Odometer and trip odometer Display gt Odometer arrow 1 Eb Ea gt
105. an light colored leather more frequently be cause soiling on such surfaces is substantially more visible 229 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Mobility Care 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 Caring for special components Light alloy wheels When cleaning the vehicle use only neutral wheel cleaners having a pH value from 5 to 9 Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or steam jets above 140 F 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
106. 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 a compartment un der the cargo floor panel 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 226 Screw thread for tow fitting Press on the mark on the edge of the cover to push it out Tow starting Steptronic transmission Do not tow start the vehicle Tow starting the engine is not possible due to the Steptronic transmission Have the cause of the starting problems fixed What to do after an accident Hints After an accident After an accident do not touch any high voltage components such as orange colored high voltage cables or parts that are in contact with exposed high voltage cables Otherwise there is the risk of fatal injury from electrocu tion due to the system s high voltage Esliding fluids Do not touch any fluids esliding from the high voltage battery or the skin can sustain chemical burns lt Gene
107. at least 12 in 30 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 lt 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 Overview With front PDC button in vehicle lt gt PDC Park Distance Control Switching on off Switching on automatically With the engine running engage lever in posi tion P R 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 PA Press button gt On the LED lights up gt Off the LED goes out Display Signal tones When approaching an object an intermittent sound indicates the position of the object E g 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
108. ated 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 Settings Speed Warning at p mM a 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 Settings Speed Warning SY a Press the controller Setting your current speed as the speed warning On the Control Display Settings Speed Select current speed wy S Press the controller The current vehicle speed is stored as the speed warning Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Displays Controls Settings on the Control Display Time Setting the time zone 1 Settings 2 Time Date 3 Time zone 4 Select the desired time zone The time zone is stored Setting the time 1 Settings 2 Time Date 3 Time 4 Turn the controller until the desired hours are displayed oO Press the controller 6 Turnthe controller until the desired mi nutes are displayed 7 Press the controller The time is stored Setting the time format 1 Settings 2 Time Date 3 Format 4 Select the desired format The time format is stored Automatic time setting Depending on your vehicle s optional features the time date and if needed the time zone are up
109. 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 sub 109 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Controls Safety sequent vehicle start ups as long as the mal function exists When the malfunction indicator is illuminated the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons including the installation of replace ment or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning prop erly Always check the TPMS malfunction tell tale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly FTM Flat Tire Monitor The concept The system detects 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 speed 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 t
110. ays in the in strument cluster and the Head up Display gt Current audio source gt Redial phone feature gt Turn on voice activation system It also displays programs of the Driving Dy namics Control 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 92 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 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 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Displays Controls 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 VO OV Time of arrival When destination guidance is activated in the navigation system gt Distance to destination When destination guidance is activa
111. battery 82 Chassis number see vehicle identification number 10 Check Control 84 Checking the engine oil level electronically 205 Checking the oil level elec tronically 205 Children seating position 64 Children transporting safely 64 Child restraint fixing sys tem 64 Child restraint fixing system LATCH 66 Child restraint fixing systems mounting 64 Child safety locks 67 Child seat mounting 64 Child seats 64 Chrome parts care 230 Cigarette lighter 161 Cleaning displays 231 Climate control 151 Clock 88 Closing opening via door lock 43 Closing opening with remote control 41 Clothes hooks 167 Coasting 71 Cockpit 14 Combination reel refer to Turn signals 73 Combination switch refer to Wiper system 74 Combustion engine start ing 70 Comfort Access 45 COMFORT program Dy namic Driving Control 128 Compartments in the doors 166 Compass 159 Compressor 198 Computer refer to On board computer 92 Condensation on win dows 153 Condensation under the vehi cle 176 Condition Based Service CBS 209 Confirmation signal 48 237 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Reference Everything from A to Z ConnectedDrive see user s manual for Navigation En tertainment and Communi cation ConnectedDrive Services Connecting electrical devi ces 161 Contact with water hybrid system 34 Continued driving with a flat tire 108 111 Control Display 18 Control Displa
112. by briefly stepping on the accelerator pedal pressing the RES but ton or rocker switch Indicator warning lights Personal responsibility The indicator and warning lights do not relieve the driver of the responsibility to adapt his or her desired driving speed and style to the traffic conditions The vehicle symbol lights up orange A vehicle has been detected ahead of you The vehicle symbol flashes orange 134 The conditions are not adequate for the sys tem to work The system was deactivated but applies the brakes until you actively resume control by pressing on the brake pedal or accelerator pedal The vehicle symbol flashes red and an acoustic signal sounds You are requested to intervene by braking or make an evasive maneuver Displays in the Head up Display Some system information can also be dis played in the Head up Display System limits Speed range The system is best used on well constructed roads The minimum speed that can be set is 20 mph 30 km h The maximum speed that can be set depends on the vehicle The system can also be activated when sta tionary Comply with the legal speed limit in every sit uation when using the system Detection range The detection lidacity of the system and the automatic braking lidacity are limited Two wheeled vehicles driving ahead of you for instance might not be detected Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Driving
113. ca LLC at no cost to you will pay for repairs required by the limited warranties provided with respect to your 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 8 under the Parts and Accesso ries section in the sixth sentence the word cannot should read does not At page 58 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
114. cally is active suitable parking spaces are high lighted Switching on with the reverse gear gt The parking procedure is ac tive Steering control has been taken over by system Shift into reverse The current status of the parking space search A is indicated on the Control Display To activate Parking Assistant i gt Parking space search is always active Switch off whenever the vehicle is moving forward slow and straight even if the system is de activated When the system is deactivated gt Py Press button the displays on the Control Display are shown in gray The system can be deactivated as follows gt Switch off the ignition 148 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Driving comfort Controls Parking using the parking assistant Check the traffic situation as well Louds noises outside and inside the ve hicle can drown out the parking assistant s and PDC s signals Check the traffic situation around the vehicle with your own eyes otherwise there is a dan ger of an accident lt 1 Switch on the parking assistant and acti vate it if needed The status of the parking space search is indicated on the Control Display 2 Follow the instructions on the Control Dis play The best possible parking position will come after gear change on the stationary vehicle wait for the automatic steering wheel move The end of the parking procedure is indi cated o
115. can cause serious and fatal 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 At page 220 under the Battery replace ment section the text should be disre garded and in lieu thereof the following text should be read Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Addendum 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 2 960 466 II 15 Contents The fastest way to find information on a partic ular topic or item is by using the index refer to page 236 6 Notes Ata glance 14 Cockpit 18 iDrive 27 Voice activation system 30 Integrated Owner s Manual in the vehicle 32 BMW ActiveHybrid 34 Safety of the high voltage system Controls 38 Opening and closing 54 Adjusting 64 Transporting chi
116. cator 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 indicator lamp does not light up when e g a correctly seated person of sufficient 105 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Controls Safety 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 a child seat particularly in child seats re quired by NHTSA when the vehicle was manu 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
117. central brake lamp 4 Carefully swing out the trim Follow general instructions refer to page 211 These lights are made using LED technology Replacing the reversing lamp and inner Contact your service center in the event of a brake lamp malfunction 1 Loosen the two holders arrow 1 and pull down on the lamp holder to remove ar row 2 Changing wheels Hints When using run flat tires or sealants a tire does not need to be changed immediately in the event of pressure loss due to a flat tire Which is why no spare tire is available The tools for changing wheels are available as accessories from your service center 2 Unscrew the defective bulb of the revers Jacking points for the vehicle jack ing or brake lamp from its socket counter _ clockwise 3 Insert the new bulb Installing the bulb holder 1 Slide the bulb holder onto the two guide pins arrow 1 Insert the two contacts ar row 2 into the connections arrow 3 The jacking points for the vehicle jack are lo cated at the positions shown Position the vehicle jack only at the loca tions shown There are also hybrid components under the vehicle that are faded by the underbody panel ing 2 Press onthe bulb holder Make sure that Make sure not to damage any of the under the two exterior holders latch into place body paneling parts 3 Swing the trim back onto the trunk lid and Otherwise there is the risk of fatal injury from secure
118. ch to the resistance point S The window closes while the switch is Power windows held Hint gt Pull the switch beyond the resistance point Take the remote control with you The window closes automatically Pulling Take the remote control with you when i i again stops the motion leaving the vehicle so that children e g can not operate the power windows and injure See also closing by means of Comfort Access themselves refer to page 45 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 No window accessories Do not install any accessories in the win dow s range of movement otherwise the pinch protection system will be impaired 50 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Opening and closing Controls 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 properly proceed as follows 1 Pull the reel past the resistance point and hold i
119. 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 105 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 provided 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 backrest
120. cked The alarm system refer to page 48 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 49 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 Press button on the remote control for at least 3 seconds rOn To reel off the alarm press any button Opening the trunk lid P Press button on the remote control for approx 1 second 42 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 47 If the doors were 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
121. comfort Controls Limited detection potential Because of the limited possible detec tion you should be alert at all times so that you can intervene if needed otherwise there is the risk of an accident lt Deceleration The system does not decelerate when a sta tionary obstacle is located in the same lane e g a vehicle at a red traffic light or at the end of traffic congestion The system also does not respond to gt Pedestrians or similar slow moving road users Red traffic lights Stationary objects Cross traffic gt gt gt gt Oncoming traffic No warnings A warning may not be issued when ap proaching a stationary or very slow moving ob stacle You must react yourself otherwise there is the risk of an accident lt Swerving vehicles A vehicle driving in front of you is not detected until it is completely within the same lane as your vehicle Swerving vehicles If a vehicle driving ahead of you suddenly swerves into your lane the system may not be able to automatically restore the selected dis tance This also applies to major speed differ ences to vehicles driving ahead of you e g when rapidly approaching a truck When a ve hicle driving ahead of you is reliably detected the system requests that the driver intervene by braking and carrying out evasive maneu vers if needed You must react yourself other wise there is the risk of an accident Unexpected lane
122. compartment is located in the center armrest between the front seats Opening Fold the center armrest up Repositioning Center armrest can be pushed forwards or backwards It engages in the end positions Connection for an external audio device An external audio device e g an MP3 player can be con nected via the AUX IN port or the USB audio interface in the center armrest Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Storage compartments Controls Cupholders Hints Shatter proof containers and no hot drinks Use light and shatter proof containers and do not transport hot drinks Otherwise there is the increased danger of injury in an accident lt Unsuitable containers Do not forcefully push unsuitable con tainers into the cupholders This may result in damage lt Front Rear In the center armrest Pull the center armrest forward at the strap To open press the button To close push both covers back in one after the other Pushing back the covers Push back the covers before folding up the center armrest otherwise the cupholder could become damaged lt Clothes hooks Do not obstruct view When suspending clothing from the hooks ensure that it will not obstruct the driv er s view No heavy objects Do not hang heavy objects from the hooks otherwise they may present a danger to passengers during braking and evasive ma neuvers lt The clothes hoo
123. creen refer to Control Dis play 18 Screwdriver see Onboard ve hicle tool kit 211 Screw thread see screw thread for tow fitting screw thread for tow fitting 226 Sealant 198 Seat and mirror memory 60 Seat belts refer to Safety belts 57 Seat heating front 57 Seat heating rear 57 Seating position for chil dren 64 Seats 54 Selection list in instrument cluster 92 Selector lever Steptronic transmission 77 Sensors care 231 Service and warranty 8 Service requirements Condi tion Based Service CBS 209 Service requirements dis play 89 Services ConnectedDrive Servotronic 129 SET button see Active Cruise Control ACC 130 SET button see Cruise con trol 136 Settings locking unlock ing 47 Settings on Control Dis play 95 Settings storing for seat mir ror 60 Shift paddles on the steering wheel 78 Side airbags 103 Side View 143 Signaling horn 14 Signals when unlocking 48 Silent Start electric drive readiness 69 Sitting safely 54 Size 234 Slide tilt glass roof 51 Smallest turning radius 234 Snow chains 202 Socket 161 Socket OBD Onboard Diag nostics 210 SOS button 222 Spare fuse 220 Specified engine oil types 207 Speed average 93 Speed limit detection on board computer 93 Speed limiter display 90 Speed Limit Information 90 Speed warning 94 Split screen 23 SPORT program Dynamic Driving Control 128 Sport displays torque dis play performance dis
124. d an acoustic signal sounds acute warn ing You are requested to intervene by braking or make an evasive maneu ver 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 small The driver must intervene actively when there is a prewarning Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Safety Controls 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 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 a complete stop The braking intervention is executed only if DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on and Dynamic Traction Control DTC is acti vated The braking intervention can be interrupted by stepping on the accelerator pedal or by ac tively moving the steering whe
125. d 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 Vehicle info Vehicle status G o Service required Vehicle inspection Date Adjust the settings ea SS SY a Confirm The entered date is stored Automatic Service Request Data regarding the service status or legally mandated vehicle inspections are automati cally transmitted to your service center before a service due date You can check when your service center was notified 90 On the Control Display Vehicle info Vehicle status Open Options a m a Last Service Request Gear shift indicator The concept The system recommends the most fuel effi cient gear for the current driving situation Depending on the vehicle s features and coun try version of the vehicle the gear shift indica tor is active in the manual mode of the Step tronic transmission and with manual transmission Suggestions to shift gear up or down are dis played in the instrument cluster Steptronic transmission displays Example Description
126. dated automatically 1 Settings 2 Time Date 3 Auto time set Date Setting the date 1 Settings 2 Time Date 3 Date 4 Turn the controller until the desired day is displayed on Press the controller D Make the necessary settings for the month and year The date is stored Setting the date format 1 Settings 2 Time Date 3 Format 4 Select the desired format The date format is stored Language Setting the language To set the language on the Control Display Settings Language Units Language ae i Select the desired language Settings are stored for the profile currently in use Setting the voice dialog Voice dialog for the voice activation system refer to page 28 95 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Controls Displays Units of measure Setting the units of measure To set the units for fuel consumption route distance and 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 SY 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
127. dditional options gt Convenient opening refer to page 41 via the remote control gt Closing by means of Comfort Access refer to page 45 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 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 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Opening and closing Controls roof closes withou
128. displayed if the system was switched on via the iDrive Automatic deactivation during forward travel The system switches off when a certain driving distance or speed is exceeded Switch the system back on if needed 141 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Controls Driving comfort Switching on off manually Wy Press button gt On the LED lights up gt Off the LED goes out The PDC is shown on the Control Display Switching the view via iDrive 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 Pathway lines gt Pathway lines can be superimposed on the image of the rearview camera 142 gt They help you to estimate how much space is needed when parking and maneu vering on level pavement gt They are dependent on the current steer ing angle and are continuously adjusted to the steering wheel movements Turning circle lines gt Turning circle lines can only be superim posed on the rearview camera image
129. e 126 is active driving stability is limited during acceleration and when driving in curves TRACTION When TRACTION is active the vehicle has maximum traction on loose road surfaces DTC Dynamic Traction Control refer to page 126 is 127 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Controls Driving stability control systems activated Driving stability is limited during ac celeration and when driving in curves SPORT Sporty driving with optimized suspension and adapted engine control with limited driving sta bilization Dynamic Traction Control is switched on The driver handles several of the stabilization tasks Activating SPORT i Press button repeatedly until SPORT appears in the instrument cluster and the DSC OFF indicator lamp lights up Automatic program change When activating cruise control the program automatically switches to SPORT mode Indicator warning lights SPORT is displayed in the instrument cluster amp The DSC OFF indicator lamp lights up Sg Dynamic Traction Control is activated SPORT Depending on the equipment consistently sporty tuning of the suspension steering and engine control for greater driving agility with maximum driving stabilization The program can be configured to individual specifications The configuration is stored for the profile currently in use Activating SPORT i Press button repeatedly until SPORT is displayed in
130. e adapts accord ing to the driving program so that a direct sporty feel and or comfortable steering is con veyed 129 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Controls Driving comfort 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 Active Cruise Control with Stop amp Go function ACC The concept Use this system to select a desired speed that the vehicle will maintain automatically on clear roads To the extent possible the system automati cally adjusts the speed to a slower vehicle ahead of you The distance that the vehicle maintains to the vehicle ahead of you can be varied For safety reasons it depends on the speed To maintain a certain distance the system au tomatically reduces the speed applies the brakes lightly or accelerates again if the vehi cle ahead begins moving faster If the vehicle ahead of you brakes to a halt and then proceeds to drive again within a brief pe riod the system is able to detect this within the given system limits Your own vehicle will brake automatical
131. e 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 wear 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 89 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 St
132. e is the risk of accident lt As soon as the display shows the maximum energy recovery only press the brake pedal harder if required by the situation In many driving situations the hybrid system allows for a particularly efficient energy man agement Stop and go traffic The combustion engine is switched on or over automatically by the hybrid system Driving with constant speed With the ASSIST acceleration support the electric motor relieves the combustion en gine periodically by being switched on au tomatically In normal operation a sufficient charging of the high voltage battery is ensured by energy re covery Longer idle periods can reduce the charge state of the high voltage battery Do not allow the vehicle to sit idle for ex tended periods with a low charging state Before storing the vehicle for an extended pe riod check the battery charge indicator to en sure that the high voltage battery is fully charged If necessary charge the high voltage battery by driving the vehicle Check the charge level regularly and if needed recharge the high voltage battery by driving the vehicle Don t allow battery charge status to drop too low it will damage the battery In order to charge the high voltage battery most effectively when driving activated the transmission s Sport program DS refer to page 173 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Driving tips eka Things to remember
133. e may not cause harmful inter ference and gt this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation 136 Any unauthorized modifications or changes to these devices could void the user s authority to operate this equipment Malfunction The system cannot be activated if the radar sensor is not aligned correctly This may be caused by damage incurred during parking e g A Check Control message is displayed if the system fails 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 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Driving comfort Controls Overview Buttons on the steering wheel Press button Function System on off interrupt Store speed RES Resume speed rocker switch change hold store speed Controls Switching on Press button on the st
134. e tire sidewall The wheels consist of tires that are self sup porting to a limited degree and possibly spe cial rims The support of the sidewall allows the tire to remain drivable to a restricted degree in the event of a tire inflation pressure loss Follow the instructions for continued driving with a flat tire Changing run flat tires For your own safety only use run flat tires No spare tire is available in the case of a flat tire Your service center will be glad to advise you 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 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 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 oppo
135. eat back rest lt Retract the head restraint if needed be fore backrest is folded down With folding head restraints fold in the head restraints before folding down the rear seat backrests or damage may result lt Opening 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 163 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Controls Interior equipment 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 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 164 To secure cargo refer to page 178 with nets or draw straps the cargo area is fitted with lashing eyes Foldi
136. ected 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 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
137. ed completely so that the engine can still be started This function is only available when the low beams are turned off gt When opening and 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 When the ignition is switched off automatically by opening or closing the driver s door un buckling the driver s safety belt or by the auto matic switching of the low beams to parking lights the radio ready state remains active Drive readiness When drive readiness Is activated the vehicle is operational Activated drive readiness is the equivalent of a running engine in conventional vehicles Deactivated engine readiness is equivalent to switching the ignition off Drive readiness in detail The concept The following are the different drive readiness variants gt Electric drive readiness Silent Start refer to page 69 The vehicle is powered by the electric mo tor gt Starting the combustion engine refer to page 0 The vehicle is powered by the combustion engine Hints Awareness of vehicle reduced when driven in electric mode When driving in electric mode note that due to the lack of engine noise pedestrians and other traffic might pay less attention to the vehicle due to missing engine noises
138. ed on a load ing platform only otherwise damage may oc cur lt Tow truck The vehicle should only be transported ona loading platform Do not lift the vehicle Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or body and chassis parts otherwise damage may result Use 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 lt 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 Should 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 225 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Breakdown assistance To avoid jerking
139. edal is depressed gt With the vehicle is stationary press on the brake pedal before shifting out of P or N otherwise the shift command will not be executed shift lock Briefly push the selector lever in the desired di rection beyond a resistance point if needed After releasing the selector lever it returns to its center position Press unlock button in order to gt EngageR gt Shift out of P Engaging P Press button P 11 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Driving Sport program and manual mode Activating the sport program Press the selector lever to the left out of selec tor lever position D The sport program of the transmission is acti vated eDRIVE electric driving and the Auto Start Stop function are deactivated Coasting toa standstill and braking phases will be used more often to recover energy The high volt age battery will be charged more quickly Activating the M S manual mode 1 Press the selector lever to the left out of selector lever position D 2 Push the selector lever forward or pull it backward Manual mode becomes active and the gear is changed The engaged gear is displayed in the instru ment cluster e g M1 Once maximum engine speed is attained M S manual mode is automatically upshifted as needed Switching to manual mode gt To shift down press the selector lever for ward gt To shift up pull the selector
140. eering wheel The marking in the speedometer is set to the current speed 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 gt If active press twice gt If interrupted press once The displays go out The stored desired speed is deleted Interrupting When active press the button The system is automatically interrupted if gt The brakes are applied gt The clutch pedal is depressed for a few seconds or released while a gear is not en gaged gt The gear engaged is too high for the cur rent speed gt Selector lever position D is disengaged gt DTC Dynamic Traction Control is activated or DSC is deactivated gt DSC is actively controlling stability When SPORT is activated with Driving Dynamics Control 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 Press button Or SE Press the rocker switch while the system is in terrupted When the system is switched on the current speed is maintained and stored as the desired speed This is displayed refer to page 138 in the speedometer and briefly in the instrument
141. efore storing the vehicle for an extended pe riod check the battery charge indicator to en sure that the high voltage battery is fully charged If necessary charge the high voltage battery by driving the vehicle Check the charge level regularly and if needed recharge the high voltage battery by driving the vehicle Don t allow battery charge status to drop too low it will damage the battery Note Follow the instructions for discharging the high voltage battery refer to page 173 231 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 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 fo
142. efrosts windows and removes condensation Press button Ice and condensation are quickly re moved from the windshield and the front side windows 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 Switching the system on off Switch off Press the left button for the minimum i speed 153 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Climate control Switching on Press any button except gt Rear window defroster gt Seat heating Microfilter activated charcoal filter In external and recirculated air mode the mi crofilter activated charcoal filter filters dust pollen and gaseous pollutants out of the air This filter should be replaced during scheduled maintenance refer to page 209 of your vehi cle Ventilation Front ventilation gt Lever for changing the air flow direction arrow 1 gt Thumbwheels for opening and closing the vents continuously arrows 2 gt Thumbwheel to vary the temperature in the upper body region arrow 3 Toward blue colder Toward red warmer The set interior temperature for the driver and passenger are not changed Adjusting the ventilation gt Ventilation for cooling Direct vent in your direction when vehicle s interior is too hot
143. el Object detection can be restricted Limitations of the detection range and functional restric tions are to be considered System limits Detection range The 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 gt Two wheeled vehicles ahead of you Functional limitations The system may not be fully functional in the following situations gt In heavy fog rain 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 Front end collision warning with bra
144. elative 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 gt 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 140 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 gt 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 In automatic car washes gt Through heavy pollution Due to other ultrasound sources e g sweeping machines high pressure steam cleaners or neon lights The malfunction is signaled by a continu ous tone alternating between the front and rear speakers As soon as the malfunction due to other ultrasound sources is no lon ger present the system is again fully func tional Malfunction A Check Control message is displayed The range of the sensors is shown as a shaded area on
145. ening and closing with re mote control 41 Opening the trunk lid with no touch activation 46 Operating concept iDrive 18 Optional equipment standard equipment 7 Outside air refer to Auto matic recirculated air con trol 153 Overheating of engine refer to Coolant temperature 88 P Paint vehicle 229 Parallel parking assistant 146 Park Distance Control PDC 138 Parked car ventilation 154 Parked vehicle condensa tion 176 Parking aid refer to PDC 138 Parking assistant 146 Parking brake 73 Parking lights 98 Parts and accessories 8 242 Passenger side mirror tilting downward 62 Pathway lines rearview cam era 142 PDC Park Distance Con trol 138 Pedestrian warning with city braking function 118 Personal Profile 39 Personal Profile exporting profiles 40 Personal Profile importing profiles 41 Pinch protection system glass sunroof 52 Pinch protection system win dows 50 Plastic care 230 Power failure 220 Power sunroof glass 51 Power windows 50 Pressure tire air pres sure 192 Pressure warning FTM tires 110 Profile refer to Personal Pro file 39 Programmable memory but tons iDrive 24 Protective function glass sunroof 52 Protective function win dows 50 Push and turn switch refer to Controller 18 19 R Radiator fluid 208 Radio operated key refer to Remote control 38 Radio ready state 68 Radio see user s manual for Navigation Entertainment and Communication
146. ent speed 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 To switch off the system while standing step on brake pedal at the same time P Press button ER gt If active press twice gt If interrupted press once The displays go out The stored desired speed is deleted 131 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Controls Driving comfort Interrupting E When active press the button 45 If interrupting the system while stationary press on the brake pedal at the same time The system is automatically interrupted in the following situations gt When the brakes are applied gt When selector lever position D is disen gaged gt When DTC Dynamic Traction Control is activated or DSC is deactivated gt When DSC is actively controlling stability gt When SPORT is activated with Driving Dynamics Control gt Ifthe safety belt and the driver s door are opened while the vehicle is standing still gt Ifthe system has not detected objects for an extended period e g on a road with very little traffic without curb or shoulder markings gt Ifthe detection range of the radar is dis rupted e g by dirt or heavy fog Maintaining storing and changing the speed Hints Adjusting the desired speed Modify des
147. er OXY Have old batteries disposed of by your displayed service center or bring them to a recy cling center Charging the battery Maintain the battery in an upright position for i transport and storage Secure the battery so General information that it does not tip over during transport Make sure that the battery is always suffi ciently charged to guarantee that the battery remains usable for its full service life l Fuses The battery may need to be charged in the fol lowing cases Hints gt When making frequent short distance drives 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 gt If the vehicle is not used for prolonged pe riods longer than a month Hints Do not connect charging devices to the 12 volt socket inthe vehicle Plastic tweezers and information on the fuse types and locations are stored in the fuse box Do not connect battery chargers to the fac in the trunk tory installed 12 volt sockets in the vehicle as 220 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Replacing components Mobility In the engine compartment In the trunk 1 Use the onboard vehicle tool kit to loosen the three cover screws arrow 1 d ee ale Fold up the cargo floor panel 2 Pull up the holder arrow 2
148. er s manual which is also included with the onboard literature Additional sources of information The service center will be happy to answer any other questions you may have Information on BMW e g on technology is available on the Internet www bmwusa com 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 a Identifies display texts in vehicle used to select individual functions lt 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 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Indicates on certain parts or assemblies that incorrect use of high voltage equipment or of orange colored high voltage components re sults in the risk of life threatening injury from electric shock Vehicle features and options This Owner s Manual describes all models and al
149. er 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 197 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 202 under the heading Snow Chains the text should be disregarded and the following text should be read in lieu thereof Only certain types of fine link 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 14 Ta 16 2
150. er 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 196 Minimum tread depth Wear indicators are distributed around the tire s circumference and have the legally re quired minimum height of 0 063 in 1 6 mm They are marked on the side of the tire with TWI Tread Wear Indicator Tire damage General information Inspect your tires often for damage foreign objects lodged in the tread and tread wear 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 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Whee
151. ermany Reprinting including excerpts only with the written consent of BMW AG Munich US English II 15 03 15 490 Printed on environmentally friendly paper bleached without chlorine suitable for recycling Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 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 Ameri
152. es 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 Recommended tire brands For each tire size the manufacturer of your ve hicle recommends certain tire brands These can be identified by a star on the tire sidewall With proper use these tires meet the highest standards for safety and handling New tires 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 197 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Mobility Wheels and tires Retreaded tires Possibly substantial variations in the de sign and age of the tire casing structures can limit service life and have a negative impact on road safety lt Winter tires Winter tires are recommended for operating on winter roads Although so called all season M S tires pro vide better winter traction than summer tires they do not prov
153. everse Select only when the vehicle is stationary N Neutral The vehicle may roll Use in automatic car washes e g Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Driving Controls When the ignition is switched off refer to page 68 selector lever position P is engaged automatically P Park Select only when the vehicle is stationary The drive wheels are blocked P is engaged automatically gt After deactivating drive readiness with radio ready state refer to page 68 or igni tion off refer to page 68 and the selector lever in position R or D gt With the ignition off if selector lever posi tion N is set gt Ifthe driver s safety belt is released the driver s door is opened and the brake pedal is not pressed while the vehicle is stationary and selector lever position D or R is set Before exiting the vehicle make sure that se lector lever position P is set Otherwise the ve hicle may begin to move Kickdown Kickdown is used to achieve maximum driving performance Step on the accelerator pedal beyond the resistance point at the full throttle position Engaging selector lever positions Press on the brake pedal until you start driving To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you select a gear maintain pressure on the brake pedal until you are ready to start lt gt Selector lever position P can only be disen gaged when the vehicle drive readiness is engaged and the brake p
154. fer to page 228 Auto Start Stop function The concept The Auto Start Stop function helps save fuel The system switches off the combustion en gine when conditions for electric driving have been met The ignition or drive readiness re mains switched on READY appears on the tachometer If neces sary the combustion engine starts automati cally The combustion engine is also stopped during the trip when rolling out or braking This driving condition in which the vehicle is travelling without power and energy recovery is not ac tive is referred to as coasting refer to page 71 Note The combustion engine is not switched off au tomatically in the following situations gt The combustion engine is not at operating temperature Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Driving Controls gt The transmission selector lever is in posi tion M S gt High voltage battery is heavily discharged or vehicle electrical system is heavily bur dened gt High stress of the automatic climate con trol in the heating or cooling phase The engine compartment lid is unlocked gt The vehicle is being optimized for the cur rent driving style for instance during the break in period or after a service appoint ment gt The hybrid system is malfunctioning Safety mode An automatically stopped combustion engine does not start independently when gt The driver s door is open and neither the
155. fety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or BMW of North America LLC To contact NHTSA you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 go to http www safercar gov or write to Administrator NHTSA 400 Seventh Street SW Washing ton DC 20590 You can also obtain other in 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 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Notes PO 11 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 ae Ataglance CELEUS Cockpit Cockpit Vehicle features and options the selected options or country versions This also applies to safety related functions and necessarily available in your car e g due to All around the steering wheel 1 Rollersunblinds 51 AN Active Blind Spot Detec 2 Rear window safety switch 50 SM tion 122 3 Power windows 50 Intelligent Safety 112 4 Exterior mirror operation 61 sN 5 Glove compartment on the driver s i Lane departure warnin
156. fications in bar PSI with cold tires 225 45 R18 91 V M S A S RSC 225 45 R 18 91 Y RSC 225 50 R 17 94H M S RSC 225 45 R 18 95 V M S XL RSC 2 2 32 2 6 38 Front 225 45R18 2 2 32 91 Y RSC 2 4135 Rear 255 40 R 18 95 Y RSC Wheels and tires Tire size Pressure specifications in bar PSI Front 225 40 R 19 2 4 35 89 Y RSC 2 6 38 Rear 255 35 R 19 92 Y RSC Front 225 35 R20 2 6 38 90 Y XL RSC 30 44 Rear 255 30 R 20 92 Y XL RSC Emergency wheel Speed up to a max of T 135 80 R 17 102 90 mph 80 km h M 4 2160 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 ActiveHybrid 3 Without high speed tuning feature 193 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Mobility Wheels and tires Tire size Pressure specifications Tire size Pressure specifications in bar PSI in bar PSI Specifications in Specifications in bar PSI with cold i f ip bar PSI with cold tires gt _ _ _ aee tires 225 45R1891V 2 71 39 3 2146 225 45 R1891Y 2 7 39 3 2146 M S A S RSC RSC 225 45 R 1891 Y 225 50 R 17 94 H RSC M S RSC
157. for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Driving comfort Controls Distance Select a distance Adjust the distance according to the traf fic and weather conditions otherwise there is the risk of an accident Maintain the prescribed safety distance Reduce distance a Press button repeatedly until the de sired distance is set Instrument cluster will display selected dis tance refer to page 133 Increase distance A Press button repeatedly until the de sired distance is set Instrument cluster will display selected dis tance refer to page 133 Calling up the desired speed and distance While driving Press button with the system RES switched on In the following cases the stored speed value is deleted and cannot be called up again gt When the system is switched off gt When the ignition is switched off While standing The system brought the vehicle to a complete standstill gt Green marking in the speedometer Your vehicle accelerates automatically as soon as the vehicle in the range of the ra dar sensor moves off gt Speedometer markings turn orange no au tomatic driving off To accelerate to the desired speed auto matically press the accelerator or press the RES or SET button Rolling bars in the distance display indicate that the the vehicle detected by the radar sen sor has driven off Your vehicle was brought down to a halt through stepping on the br
158. g 120 side 165 Z Driver assistance systems 14 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Cockpit Ataglance a glance 00 Front fog lights 101 Parking lights 98 Low beams 98 5S Q Q Automatic headlight con trol 99 Daytime running lights 99 Adaptive Light Control 99 High beam Assistant 100 Instrument lighting 101 Wi G Steering column stalk left R Turn signal 73 E High beams head light flasher 73 High beam Assistant 100 S O Roadside parking lights 99 On board computer 92 V7 ww T ep or D D Ko D D o Z r or O D D 7 Store speed 136 130 N m Ei Resume speed 136 130 po mI N Cruise control on off inter rupt 136 Active Cruise Control on off in terrupting 130 Eo Reduce distance 130 D Increase distance 130 o gt Cruise control rocker switch 136 130 9 Instrument cluster 81 10 Steering wheel buttons right Entertainment source Volume IHE J m Voice activation 27 gt Telephone see user s manual for Navigation Entertainment and Communication N Thumbwheel for selection lists 92 11 Steering column stalk right Wiper 74 Rain sensor 75 Clean the windshields and head lights 75 eed N 3 3 Starting stopping the engine switching drive readiness modes and the ignition on off 68 2 28 13 Horn total area 14 Steering wheel heating 63 amp 15
159. g is displayed in the instrument cluster Speed limit detection Current speed limit P Speed limit detection is not available 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 When driving toward bright lights gt When the windshield behind the interior rearview mirror is fogged over dirty or cov ered by a sticker etc gt Inthe event of incorrect detection by the camera gt Ifthe speed limits stored in the navigation system are incorrect gt In areas not covered by the navigation sys tem gt When roads differ from the navigation such as due to changes in road routing gt When passing buses or trucks with a speed sticker gt If the traffic signs are non conforming 91 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Controls Displays Activating a list and adjusting the setting 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 displ
160. g smoothly and proactively reduces fuel consumption Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Saving fuel Drivingtips tips Longer braking procedures result in more effi cient charging of the high voltage battery via energy recovery from braking Avoid high engine speeds As a rule 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 90 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 erator and let the vehicle roll The flow of fuel is interrupted while coasting The high voltage battery is being charged 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 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 functio
161. gt Heavy cargo stow as far forward as possi ble directly behind and at the bottom of the rear passenger seat backrests gt Very heavy cargo when the rear seat is not occupied secure each of the outer safety belts in the opposite buckle gt If necessary fold down the rear backrests to stow cargo gt Do not stack cargo above the top edge of the backrests 178 Securing cargo Lashing eyes in the trunk To secure the cargo there are four lashing eyes in the cargo area Floor net The floor net can also be used to secure cargo and store small parts Hook the floor net into the fittings in the trunk floor 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 lighter items secure with re taining straps or draw straps gt Larger and heavy objects secure with cargo straps Attach the cargo straps retaining straps or draw straps to the lashing eyes in the trunk Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Loading Drivingtips tips Roof mounted luggage rack gt Do not let objects project into the opening path of the trunk lid Note gt Drive cautiously and avoid sudden acceler Roof racks are available as special accessories ation and braking maneuvers Take corners gently Securing Follow the installation instructions of the roof rack
162. 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 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 44 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 to page 42 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 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 Closing Recessed grips in the interior trim of the trunk lid make it easier to pull down the lid Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Opening and closing Controls Locking separately The trunk lid can be locked separately with the switch in the glove compart
163. he load limit 1 Locate the following statement on your ve hicle s placard gt The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or YYY Ibs Otherwise damage to the 2 Loading MRP iitema es vehicle and unstable driving situations may result Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kilograms or YYY pounds The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load ca pacity For example if the YYY amount equals 1 000 Ibs and there will be four 150 lbs passengers in your vehicle the amount of available cargo and 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 4 177 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Driving tips djs Loading lt Max Load lt Max Load RARER if lt Max Load The maximum load is the sum of the weight of the occupants and the cargo The greater the weight of the occupants the less cargo that can be transported Stowing cargo gt The cover of the high voltage battery is lo cated in the trunk Do not remove the cover to stow luggage gt Cover sharp edges and corners on the cargo
164. he 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 lt Avoid pressure Avoid pressing too hard when cleaning and do not use abrasive materials otherwise damage can result lt Clean with a clean antistatic microfiber cloth Long term For idle phases that last several weeks park the vehicle with a fully charged battery if possi ble Your service center can advise you on what to consider when storing the vehicle for longer than six weeks Do not allow the vehicle to sit idle for ex tended periods with a low charging state B
165. he selectable programs Depending on your vehicle s op tional features the list in the in strument cluster can differ from the illustration shown ECO PRO Selected program The instrument cluster displays the selected program Display on the Control Display Program changes can be displayed on the Control Display 1 Settings 2 Control display 3 Driving mode info 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 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 For vehicles with respective equipment ver sions the possible holding duration amounts to 2 minutes Depending on the vehicle load 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 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 forc
166. he system will only be switched on within the next 24 hours After that it needs to be reacti vated Residual cooling When the automatic climate control has re duced the interior temperature this tempera ture can be maintained after the engine has been switched off This function can be acti vated up to 15 minutes after the engine is switched off and for a maximum period of 6 mi nutes Functional requirement gt The high voltage battery is sufficiently charged gt External temperature at least ap prox 59 F 15 C Switching on 1 Switch off the ignition f amp 2 Press the right side of the button on the driver s side amp The symbol appears on the automatic cli mate Control Display The interior temperature air flow and air distri bution can be adjusted with the radio ready state switched on Switch off gt At the lowest fan speed press the left side of the button on the driver s side amp The symbol on the automatic climate Con trol Display disappears Auxiliary air conditioning The concept Auxiliary air conditioning cools the heated ve hicle interior immediately prior to driving off The automatic climate control lowers the inte rior temperature with high cooling output The auxiliary air conditioning can be switched on or off using the remote control The system is activated for approx two mi nutes Functional requirement Auxiliary air conditioning gt
167. he 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 Monitor can be displayed on the Control Display e g whether or not the FTM is active On the Control Display Vehicle info 2 Vehicle status 3 1 Flat Tire Monitor FTM 110 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 ean SS Se 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 There is a flat tire or a major loss in tire inflation pressure The yellow warning lamp lights up A Check Control message is displayed 1 Reduce your speed and stop cautiously Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu vers 2 Check whether the vehicle is fitted with regular tires or run flat tires
168. he 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 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Voice activation system Ataglance a glance This can unnecessarily delay the establish ment of a phone connection Instead use the SOS button refer to page 222 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 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 29 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Ataglance GEIE Integrated Owner s Manual in the vehicle 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
169. herwise 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 deeper 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 Pulsation of the brake pedal and sounds from the hydraulic circuits indicate 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 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 Driving tips Driving in wet conditions When roads are wet salted or in heavy
170. hield washer sys tem 74 Windshield wiper 74 Winter storage care 231 Winter tires suitable tires 198 Winter tires tread 196 Wiper 74 Wiper blades replacing 211 Wiper fluid 76 Wiper fold out position 75 Wiper system 74 Wood care 230 Word match concept naviga tion 25 Working on the hybrid sys tem 34 Wrench see Onboard vehicle tool kit 211 245 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 More about BMW The Ultimate bmwusa com Driving Machine Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 01 40 2 960 466 ue
171. hift paddle Gears will only be shifted at appropriate engine and road speeds for example downshifting is not possible if the engine speed is too high The selected gear is briefly displayed in the in strument cluster followed by the current gear If the shift paddles on the steering wheel are used to shift gears in automatic mode the transmission temporarily switches to manual mode If the selector lever is still in selector lever po sition D with the respective transmission ver sion it is possible to switch back into the auto matic mode gt Pull and hold right shift paddle Or gt In addition to the briefly pulled right shift paddle briefly pull the left shift paddle In the manual mode after conservative driving for a certain amount of time or if there has been no acceleration or shifting of the shift paddles within a certain amount of time the transmission switches back to automatic mode Displays in the instrument cluster The selector lever position is dis played e g P Electronic unlocking of the transmission lock General information Electronically unlock the transmission lock to maneuver vehicle from the danger area Unlocking is possible if the started can spin the engine Engaging selector lever position N 1 Depress the brake pedal 2 Press the Start Stop button The starter must audibly start 3 Press and hold the selector lever into posi tion N A corresponding Check Co
172. ht 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 with integrated side airbags gt Donothang pieces of clothing such as jackets over the backrests 104 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 Donotremove the airbag system Do not remove the steering wheel 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 hand
173. ic behind you based on what you Ae SWILCHL OM Te ignition see in the mirror as this will increase your risk 3 Briefly press the desired button 1 or 2 of an accident lt 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 61 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Adjusting Ata glance 1 Adjusting 62 2 Left right Automatic Curb Monitor 3 Foldinandout 62 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 and mirror memory refer to page 60 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 Activating 1 P Slide the switch to the driver s side mirror position 62 2 Engage selector lever position R Deactivating Slide the switch to the passenger side mirror position Fold in and out n Press button Possible at speeds up to approx
174. ide 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 Run flat tires If you are already using run flat tires for your own Safety you should replace them only with the same kind No spare tire is available in the case of a flat tire Your service center will be glad to advise you Rotating wheels between axles Different wear patterns can occur on the front and rear axles depending on individual driving conditions The tires can be rotated between the axles to achieve even wear Your service center will be glad to advise you After rotating check the tire pressure and correct if needed Rotating the tires is not permissible on vehi cles with different tire sizes or rim sizes on the front and rear axles 198 Storage Store wheels and tires in a cool dry place with as little exposure to light as possible Always protect tires against all contact with oil grease and fuels Do not exceed the maximum tire inflation pres sure indicated on the side wall of the tire Run flat tires Label RSC label on th
175. ient brightness Activating deactivating On the Control Display 1 Settings 2 Lighting 3 Welcome lights Settings are stored for the profile currently in use Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Lights Controls Headlight courtesy delay feature The low beams stay lit for a short while if the headlight flasher is switched on after the radio ready state is switched off Setting the duration On the Control Display Settings Lighting Pathway lighting gt YS 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 The low beams always stay on when the fog lights are activated 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 man
176. 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 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 tl Notes However other parties such as law enforce ment could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely ac quired during a crash investigation To read data recorded by an EDR special equipment is required and access to the vehi cle or the EDR is needed In addition to the ve hicle manufacturer other parties such as law enforcement that have the special equipment can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR 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 wood New Jersey 07675 1227 Telephone 1 800 831 1117 10 If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a sa
177. il and damage might occur lt Displaying the cruising range Depending on your vehicle s optional features the range can also be displayed as bar in the instrument cluster 1 Settings 2 Instrument cluster 3 Additional indicators Current fuel consumption Instrument cluster l ZZ j Displays the current fuel con f sumption Check whether you P are currently driving in an effi cient and environmentally friendly manner This display is available in the SPORT pro gram Current consumption can be displayed in ev ery Driving Dynamics Control mode in the on board comupter refer to page 92 Service requirements The concept After the ignition is turned on the instrument cluster briefly displays available driving dis tance or time to the next scheduled mainte nance Your service specialist can read the current service requirements from your remote con trol 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 89 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Controls Displays Required maintenance procedures and le gally mandate
178. ine Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Controls Displays gt Miuiles 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 gt Range refer to page 89 Status Driving Dynamics Control refer to page 127 Service requirements refer to page 89 Speed limit detection refer to page 90 Time refer to page 88 Displays of the hybrid system Displays in the instrument cluster The concept The following functions of the hybrid system are displayed gt High voltage battery charge indicator refer to page 82 Electric driving eDRIVE gt Acceleration boost eBOOST refer to page 83 gt Energy recovery CHARGE refer to page 83 gt Drive readiness READY refer to page 82 The display depends on the system s operat ing condition Note High voltage Even if no bars are displayed in the bat tery symbol the high voltage system is still under high voltage lt 82 High voltage battery charge indicator When drive readiness is switched on in COM FORT mode displays the available charge of the high voltage battery with bars in a battery symbol If five bars are shown the high voltage battery is fully charged During normal vehicle operation the high volt age battery is charged up to approx 80 Th
179. ing to NHTSA FMVSS 138 Tire Pressure Monitoring System Each tire including the spare if provided should be checked monthly when cold and in flated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure 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
180. ingtips tips A mark in the efficiency display informs about the current driving style Mark in the area of arrow 1 display of the en ergy recovered by coasting or when braking Mark in the area of arrow 2 display when ac celerating Your driving style s efficiency is shown by the bar s color gt Blue display efficient driving style as long as the mark moves within the blue range gt Gray display adjust driving style e g by backing off the accelerator pedal The display switches to blue as soon as all conditions for fuel efficiency optimized driving are met ECO PRO tip driving tip The arrow indicates that the driving aw style can be adjusted to be more fuel efficient by backing off the accelerator for instance Note The efficiency display and ECO PRO tips in the instrument cluster appear when the ECO PRO display is activated Activating driving style and ECO PRO tips 1 Settings 2 Instrument cluster 3 ECO PRO Info ECO PRO tip symbols An additional symbol and text instructions are displayed Symbol Measure NY For efficient driving back off the ac celerator or delay accelerating to al low time to assess road conditions Reduce speed to the selected ECO N km h PRO speed Qo Steptronic transmission shift from M S to D Indications on the Control Display Displaying ECO PRO Tips The ECO PRO Tips can also be displayed in split screen configuration 1
181. instrument cluster JW If a collision with a person detected in this way is imminent the symbol lights up and a signal sounds Orange lights Active Cruise Control _ The number bars shows the selected A distance from the vehicle driving ahead For additional information refer to Active Cruise Control with Stop amp Go function ACC refer to page 130 Vehicle detection Active Cruise Control Illuminated vehicle driving ahead de tected Flashing the conditions are not ade quate for operating the system The system was deactivated but applies the brakes until you actively resume control by pressing on the brake pedal or accelerator pedal Yellow 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 B by the service center immediately i oN 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 125 DSC Dynamic Stability Control is deactivated or DTC Dynamic Traction Control is activated amp Dynamic Stability Control DSC is lt lt switched off or Dynamic Tr
182. ion 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 Turn on operations Settings Open Options Delete personal data Continue OK ao Se SS Entering letters and numbers General information On the Control Display 1 Turn the controller select letters or 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 I 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 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 inpu
183. ired speed to road conditions and be ready to brake at all times otherwise there is the risk of an accident lt Differences in speed Large differences in speed relative to ve hicles ahead of the vehicle cannot be compen sated by the system for example in the follow ing situations gt When fast approaching a slowly moving vehicle gt When another vehicle suddenly swerves into the wrong lane 132 Maintaining storing the speed SET Press button Or Press the rocker switch while the system is in terrupted When the system is switched on the current speed is maintained and stored as the desired speed This is displayed in the speedometer and briefly in the instrument cluster Displays in the instrument cluster refer to page 133 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 Hold the rocker switch in position to repeat the action Online Edition
184. is discharged completely so that the engine can still be started If the engine is switched off and the ignition is switched on the system automatically switches to the radio ready state if the lights are turned off or if correspondingly equipped the daytime running lights are activated Ignition on Press the Start Stop button and do not press on the brake pedal at the same time 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 Ignition off Press the Start Stop button again without stepping on the brake 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 is switched off automatically in the following situations while the vehicle is station ary and the engine is off Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Driving Controls gt When locking the vehicle and when the low beams are activated gt Shortly before the battery is discharg
185. is ensures optimum energy recovery when braking or driving downhill Drive readiness READY READY indicates drive readi ness For further information please refer to Drive readiness in detail refer to page 69 Electric driving eDRIVE When driving in COMFORT or ECO PRO modes the power output of the electric motor is indicated by arrows on the instrument clus ter Depending on the position of the accelerator pedal up to four arrows are displayed simulta Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 neously The tachometer pointer stays on 2 Hybrid READY 3 lhu Hybrid usage For further information please refer to Electric driving eDRIVE refer to page p ECOPRO Gray bars indicate the fuel consumption of the combustion engine arrow 1 Blue bars indicate the percentage utilization of the functions of the hybrid system arrow 2 The energy recovered is indicated in the in strument cluster in COMFORT mode by ar rows and in ECO PRO mode by a bar below One bar indicates one minute the CHARGE display The high voltage battery The combustion engine s average fuel con is being charged sumption is indicated by a line above the bar display and as a value to the right of the graph For further information please refer to Energy recovery CHARGE refer to page Vehicle info Hybrid e84 Energy flow If the electric motor supports the combustion engine e g during rapid accele
186. is 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 Opening and closing Unlock or lock the driver s door via the door lock using the integrated key refer to page 38 The other doors must be unlocked or locked from the inside Alarm system The alarm system is not armed if the vehicle is locked with the integrated key The alarm system is triggered when the door is opened if the vehicle was unlocked via the door lock In order to terminate this alarm unlock vehicle with the remote control or switch on the igni tion if needed through emergency detection of the remote control refer to page 39 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 43 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Opening and closing In the event of a severe accident the vehicle is automatically unlocked The hazard warning system and interior lights come on Unlocking and opening
187. ise 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 lt 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 mediately to prevent the finish from being al tered or discolored Leather care Remove dust from the leather often using a cloth or vacuum cleaner Otherwise particles of dust and road grime chafe in pores and folds and lead to increased wear and premature degradation of the leather surface To guard against discoloration such as from clothing provide leather care roughly every two months Cle
188. istant refer to Launch Control 79 Accessories and parts 8 Activated charcoal filter 154 Activate drive readiness 69 Active Blind Spot Detec tion 122 Active Cruise Control with Stop amp Go ACC 130 ActiveHybrid system 32 Adapting to the course of the road hybrid system 84 Adaptive brake lights refer to Brake force display 124 Adaptive Light Control 99 Additives oil 206 Adjustments seats head re straints 54 After washing vehicle 229 Airbags 103 Airbags indicator warning light 104 Air circulation refer to Recir culated air mode 153 Air dehumidifying refer to Cooling function 152 Air distribution manual 153 Air flow automatic climate control 153 Air pressure tires 192 Air vents refer to Ventila tion 154 Alarm system 48 Alarm unintentional 49 236 All around the center con sole 16 All around the roofliner 17 All around the steering wheel 14 All season tires refer to Win ter tires 198 Alternating code hand held transmitter 158 Alternative oil types 207 Ambient light 102 Antifreeze washer fluid 76 Antilock Brake System ABS 125 Anti slip control refer to DSC 125 Approved axle load 235 Approved engine oils see Suitable engine oil types 207 Arrival time 93 Ash tray 161 Assistance for the combus tion engine ASSIST 72 Assistance for the combus tion engine eBOOST 72 Assistance when driving off 129 ASSIST assistance for the combustion engine 72 Assist
189. it 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 Fog lights Front fog lights The low beams must be switched on ED Press button The green indicator lamp lights up If the automatic headlight control refer to page 99 is activated the low beams will come on automatically when you switch on the front fog lights When the high beams or headlight flasher are activated the front fog lights are not switched on 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 101 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Controls Lights Overview 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 On the Control Display Settings Lighting Brightness Adjust the brightness ow ys 1 Interior lights 2 Reading lamp Switching the interior lights on and off Press button I To reel off permanently
190. iver s seat To improve visibility two cameras in the front of the vehi cle record the traffic situation on each side Display settings Hints The images from both cameras are shown si Brightness multaneously on the Control Display With the rearview camera switched on Check the traffic situation as well 1 0 Select the symbol Check the traffic situation around the ve 2 Turn the controller until the desired setting hicle on blind driveways and intersections with result from road users or objects located out Contrast side the picture area of the Side View cam eras lt With the rearview camera switched on 1 Select the symbol 2 Turn the controller until the desired setting is reached and press the controller 143 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Controls Driving comfort At a glance Button in the vehicle A J A ei Le i o 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 231 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 144 Switch the system back on if needed Display The traffic area to the left and right is displayed on the Co
191. ized 126 The system ensures maximum headway on special road conditions or loose road surfaces e g unplowed snowy roads but with some what limited driving stability Activating the Dynamic Traction Control DTC provides maximum traction Driving stability is limited during acceleration and when driving in curves Therefore drive with appropriate caution You may find it useful to briefly activate DTC under the following special circumstances gt When driving in slush or on uncleared snow covered roads gt When freeing vehicle from deep snow or driving off from loose grounds gt When driving with snow chains Deactivating activating DTC Dynamic Traction Control Activating DTC S or Press button a TRACTION is displayed in the instru ment cluster and the indicator lamp for DSC OFF lights up Deactivating DTC E Press button again TRACTION and the DSC OFF indica tor lamp go out ce 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 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Driving stability control systems Controls Programs The system offers several different programs Select the programs via the Driving Dynamics Control refer to page 127 SPORT Consistently spor
192. ked Recirculated air mode switches off automati cally at low external temperatures after a cer tain amount of time in order to avoid window fogging If the windows are fogged over switch off the recirculated air mode and press the AUTO button to utilize the condensation sensor Make sure that air can flow 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 lt Manual air distribution F Press button repeatedly to select a mae program Upper body region Upper body region and footwell Footwell Windows and footwell driver s side only VV VV OV Windows upper body region and footwell driver s side only If the windows are fogged over press the AUTO button to utilize the condensation sen sor Air flow manual To manually adjust air flow turn off AUTO pro gram first Press the left or right side of the but ton decrease or increase air flow The selected air flow is shown on the display of the automatic climate control The air flow of the automatic climate control may be reduced automatically to save battery power Rear window defroster Press button The rear window defroster switches off automatically after a certain period of time D
193. ked 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 gt Press button on the remote control for at least 3 seconds 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 gt The indicator lamp flashes after locking The doors hood or trunk lid is not closed properly but the rest of the vehicle is se cured After 10 seconds the indicator lamp flashes continuously Interior motion sen sor and tilt alarm sensor are not active 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 The alarm system responds in situations such as attempts to steal a wheel or when the car is towed Interior motion sensor The windows and glass sunroof must be closed for the system to function properly Avoiding unintentional alarms The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen sor can be switched off together such as in
194. king 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 115 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Controls Safety The automatic braking intervention is executed with limited braking force and for a brief period only If the vehicle is equipped with Active Cruise Control with Stop amp Go the front end collision warning Is controlled via the cruise control ra dar sensor 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 issues a two phase warning of a possible danger of collision with vehicles at speeds above approx 3 mph 5 km h Time of warnings may vary with the current driving sit uation Detection range 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
195. ks are located in the grab han dles in the rear Storage compartments in the cargo area Storage compartment A storage compartment is located on the left side Net Small objects can be stowed in the net on the left side 167 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Controls Storage compartments Multi function hook A multi function hook is located on each side of the trunk The multi function hooks can be loaded up to a max of 8 8 Ibs 4 kg 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 Only transport heavy luggage in the trunk if it has been appropriately secured lt Retaining strap A retaining strap is available on the right side trim for fastening small objects Lashing eyes in the cargo area To secure the cargo refer to page 178 there are four lashing eyes in the cargo area Floor net The floor net can also be used to Secure the load refer to page 178 and to store small parts Storage compartment under the cargo floor panel Maximum load To avoid damage to the vehicle do not exceed a maximum permitted load of 44 Ibs 20 kg in the storage compartment under the cargo floor panel lt 168 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Storage compartments Controls 169 Online Edition for Part no 01 40
196. l 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 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 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 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 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 of the rain sensor Turn the thumbwheel 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
197. l 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 respectively 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 On right hand drive vehicles some controls are arranged differently from what is shown in the illustrations Notes 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 vehic
198. l training If you are unfamiliar 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 Never reach into the engine compart ment 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 Fold down wiper arm Before opening the hood ensure that the wiper arms are against the windshield or this may result in damage lt Opening the hood 1 Pull lever arrow 1 Hood is unlocked 2 After the lever is released pull the lever again arrow 2 Hood can be opened 204 Indicator warning lights When the hood is unlocked a Check Control message is displayed Closing the hood Hood open when driving If you see any signs that the hood is not completely closed while driving pull over im mediately and close it securely lt Danger of jamming Make sure that the closing path of the hood is clear otherwise injuries may result Let the hood drop from a height of approx 16 in 40 cm and push down on it to lock it fully The hood must audibly engage on both sides Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Engine oil Mobility Engine oll Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard country specific and optional features offered wi
199. lay 96 Head up Display care 231 Heavy cargo stowing 178 Height vehicle 234 High beam Assistant 100 High beams 74 High beams low beams refer to High beam Assistant 100 High voltage battery charge indicator 82 High voltage battery dis charge 173 High voltage system safety 34 Hills 175 Hill start assistant refer to Drive off assistant 129 Hints 6 Holder for beverages 167 Homepage 6 Hood 204 Horn 14 Hotel function trunk lid 45 Hot exhaust system 174 HUD Head up Display 96 Hybrid system adapting to the course of the road 84 Hybrid system at a glance 32 Hybrid system automatic de activation 34 Hybrid system contact with water 34 Hybrid system displays 82 Hydroplaning 174 240 Ice warning see External temperature warning 88 Icy roads see External tem perature warning 88 Identification marks tires 194 Identification number see ve hicle identification num ber 10 iDrive 18 Ignition key refer to Remote control 38 Ignition off 68 Ignition on 68 Indication of a flat tire 107 110 Indicator and alarm lamps see Check Control 84 Indicator lamp see Check Control 84 Individual air distribution 153 Individual settings refer to Personal Profile 39 Inflation pressure tires 192 Inflation pressure warning FTM tires 110 Info display refer to On Board computer 92 Initialize Tire Pressure Moni tor TPM 107 Initializing Flat Tire Monitor FTM 110 Instrument clu
200. ldren safely 68 Driving 81 Displays 98 Lights 103 Safety 125 Driving stability control systems 130 Driving comfort 151 Climate control 157 Interior equipment 165 Storage compartments Driving tips 172 Things to remember when driving 177 Loading 180 Saving fuel Mobility 188 Refueling 190 Fuel 192 Wheels and tires 203 Engine compartment 205 Engine oil 208 Coolant 209 Maintenance 211 Replacing components 222 Breakdown assistance 228 Care Reference 234 Technical data 236 Everything from AtoZ Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 _ Notes Notes Special features of the hybrid system High voltage system This BMW is a hybrid vehicle In addition to the combustion engine the vehicle features a high voltage system that consists of an elec tric motor and a high voltage battery among other things 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 us
201. le 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 Further information can be obtained from your Service Centre Maintenance and repairs Advanced technology e g the use of modern materials and high performance electronics requires suitable maintenance and repair 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 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 tl Notes 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 u
202. 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 206 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 205 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 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 General information A detailed measurement is only possible with certain engines Requirements gt Vehicle is on level road gt Steptronic transmission selector lever in selector lever position N or P and accelera tor pedal not depressed gt Engine is running and is at operating tem perature Performing a detailed measurement In order to perform a detailed meas
203. ling 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 injury 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 rA ing lamp in the instrument cluster lights up briefly and thereby indicates the op Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Safety Controls 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 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
204. ll 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 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 57 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Controls Adjusting Putting on the belt Lay the belt without twisting snugly across the lap and shoulders as close to the body as possible Make sure that the belt lies low around the hips in the lap area and does not press on the abdomen Otherwise the belt can slip over the hips in 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 What reduces the restraining effect Avoid wearing bulky clothing and pull the shoulder belt periodically to readjust the tension Make s
205. lorless but highly toxic gas lt Unattended vehicle Do not leave the vehicle unattended with the engine running doing so poses a risk of danger Before leaving the vehicle with the engine run ning set the parking brake and place the trans mission in selector lever position P or N to pre vent the vehicle from moving lt 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 The combustion engine is started with Acti vate drive refer to page 69 readiness under the following conditions gt The drive system is not at operating tem perature gt The temperature of the hybrid system is too high gt The high voltage battery has an insuffi cient charge Driving away 1 Activate drive readiness 2 Engage selector lever position D M S or R 70 3 Release the parking brake 4 Drive away Deactivating drive readiness After stopping the vehicle 1 Engage selector lever position P 2 Press the Start Stop button 3 Set the parking brake After parking the vehicle you may hear noises due to operation of the hybrid system such as for cooling of the high voltage battery 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 re
206. ls and tires Mobility 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 Changing 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 Approved wheels and tires You should only use wheels and tir
207. lsating effect on the brakes 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 176 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 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 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 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 lt Determining t
208. ly and then accelerate again If the vehicle ahead of you drives away again after a prolonged period briefly press the ac celerator pedal or press the appropriate button to reactivate the system The vehicle will auto matically accelerate 130 As soon as the road is clear the vehicle accel erates to the desired speed The speed is also maintained downhill but may not be maintained uphill if engine power is insufficient General information Depending on the driving settings the features of the cruise control can change in certain areas Hints Personal responsibility Even an active system holds the driver responsible for his or her driving particularly for staying in your lane adjusting your speed keeping your distance and for your driving style all in relation to traffic 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 e g through braking steering or make evasive maneuvers risk of accident Unfavorable weather conditions In the event of unfavorable weather and light conditions e g if there is rain snowfall slush fog or glare this may result in poorer recognition of vehicles as well as short term interruptions for vehicles that are already de tected Drive attentively and react to the cur rent traffic situation Intervene actively whe
209. ly functional in the following situations gt On bumpy road surfaces such as gravel roads On slippery ground gt On steep uphill or downhill grades With accumulations of leaves snow in the parking space Limits of ultrasonic measurement Ultrasonic measuring might not function under the following circumstances 149 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Controls Driving comfort 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 gt 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 The parking assistant may identify parking spaces that are not suitable for parking Malfunction A Check Control message is displayed The parking assistant failed Have the system
210. mable memory buttons Volumes tone Control Display Navigation Park Distance Control PDC Rearview camera Side View Head up Display Driving Dynamics Control VV VV VV VV VV VY VV VV OV Driver s seat position exterior mirror posi tion steering wheel position gt Cruise control gt Intelligent Safety gt Active Blind Spot Detection Profile management Opening profiles Regardless of the remote control in use a dif ferent profile may be activated 1 Settings 40 Profiles w N Select a profile 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 1 Settings 2 Profiles 3 Options 4 Rename current profile Resetting profiles The settings of the active profile are reset to their default values 1 Settings 2 Profiles 3 Options 4 Reset current profile Exporting profiles Most settings of the active profile can be ex ported This can be helpful for securing and retrieving personal settings before delivering the vehicle to
211. ment If the glove compartment is locked the trunk lid cannot be opened gt Trunk lid secured arrow 1 gt Trunk lid not secured ar row 2 JEJE tf 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 supports the following func tions gt Unlocking locking of the vehicle Convenient closing Open the trunk lid individually Open trunk lid with no touch activation VV V V 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 d Grasp the door handle on the driver s or front
212. n necessary e g by braking steering or making an evasive maneuver otherwise there is the risk of an accident lt Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Driving comfort Controls Before leaving the vehicle secure it against moving on its own Before leaving the vehicle with the engine run ning set the parking brake and ensure that the Steptronic transmission is in position P Other wise the vehicle may begin to move lt Overview Buttons on the steering wheel Press but Function System on off interrupt refer to page 131 Store maintain speed refer to page 132 Resume speed refer to page 133 Reduce distance refer to page 133 Increase distance refer to page 133 rocker switch Maintain store change speed refer to page 132 Buttons are arranged according to vehicle s series optional features and country specifica tions Radar sensor A radar sensor is located in the front bumper for detecting vehicles on the road ahead of the vehicle A dirty or covered sensor may prevent the de tection of vehicles gt If necessary clean the radar sensor Re move layers of snow and ice carefully gt Donotcover the view field of the radar sensor Switching on off and interrupting cruise control Switching on E Press button on the steering wheel R The indicator lights in the instrument cluster light up and the mark in the speedometer is set to the curr
213. n 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 mounting eyes could be damaged lt 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 lt Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Transporting children safely Direction of travel Head restraint Hook for upper retaining strap Mounting point eye Rear window shelf Seat backrest NO fh WN Upper retaining strap Attaching the upper retaining strap to the mounting point 1 Remove the mounting point cover 2 Raise the head restraint 3 Guide the upper retaining strap between the supports of the head restraint 4 Attach the hook of the retaining strap to the mounting eye 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 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
214. n press the controller Multimedia Telephone Navigation Office ConnectedDrive Vehicle info Settings If necessary move the controller to the left to display Time Date Turn the controller until Time Date is highlighted and then press the controller Time Date Language Units Tone Speed Climate Lighting Doors Key 5 Turn the controller until Time is high lighted and then press the controller TEET BELG Format tt mm jjjj Date 27 05 2012 b Time 09 30 Format 24h 4 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 iDrive Ataglance a glance 6 Turn the controller to set the hours and press the controller 7 Turn the controller to set the minutes and press the controller Status information Status field The following information is displayed in the status field at the top right Time Current entertainment source Sound output on off Wireless network reception strength Phone status YOY yY yY yy Traffic bulletin reception Status field symbols The symbols are grouped as follows Radio symbols Symbol Meaning HJ HD Radio station is being received Y Satellite radio is switched on Telephone symbols Symbol Meaning ra Incoming or outgoing call Missed call all Wireless network reception strength Symbol flashes network search alll Wireless network is not available 3 Bluetooth is switched on A Roaming is active
215. n the Control Display 3 Adjust the parking position yourself if needed Interrupting manually The parking assistant can be interrupted at any time gt amp Parking Assistant Select the symbol on the Control Display gt Py Press button Interrupting automatically The system is interrupted automatically in the following situations gt Ifthe driver grasps the steering wheel or if he takes over steering gt Ifa gear is selected that does not match the instruction on the Control Display gt If the vehicle speed exceeds approx 6 mph 10 km h gt Possible on snow covered or slippery road surfaces gt When there are obstacles that are hard to overcome such as curbs gt When there are obstacles that suddenly arise gt Ifthe Park Distance Control PDC displays clearances that are too small gt Ifa maximum number of parking attempts or the time taken for parking is exceeded gt Ifa turn signal has been actuated contrary to the desired side for parking gt When switching to another function on the Control Display A Check Control message is displayed Resume An interrupted parking procedure can be con tinued if needed Follow the instructions on the Control Display to do this System limits No parking assistance The parking assistant does not offer assis tance in the following situations gt In tight curves Functional limitations The system may not be ful
216. nal limitations The system may not be fully functional or may not be available in the following situations gt In heavy fog rain sprayed water or snow fall In tight curves If the driving stability control systems are deactivated e g DSC OFF 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 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 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Safety Controls Camera 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
217. ncoming 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 the 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 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 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 100 fore manually reel off the high beams in situa tions where required to avoid a safety risk Activating 1 Depending on the equipment turn the light switch into position 26 or 2D 2 Press button on the turn signal lever ar row _ The indicator lamp in the instrument A cluster lights up When the low
218. nd 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 proper functioning and light up temporarily when the engine is started or the ignition is switched on 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 Airbag system and belt tensioner are As defective Have the vehicle checked by the serv ice center immediately Parking brake brake system BRAKE For additional information refer to Re lease parking brake refer to page 73 Ss Front end collision warning Illuminated advance warning is issued e g when there is the impending dan D Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Displays Controls ger of acollision 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 Intervention by braking or make an evasive ma neuver Pedestrian warning rn Symbol in the
219. nect 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 lighter socket can be used as a socket for electrical equipment while the engine is run ning or when the ignition is switched on 161 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Controls Interior equipment Note In the trunk 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 The socket is located on the left side in the trunk USB interface for data l transfer Raise the lid and remove the cover or cigarette lighter The concept Connection for importing and exporting data Rear center console on USB devices e g gt Personal Profile settings refer to page 39 gt Music collection gt Importing Trips Hints Observe the following when connecting gt Do not use force when plugging the con nector into the USB interface Remove the cover gt Do not connect devices such as fans or lights to the USB interface gt Do not connect USB hard drives
220. ness settings may not be clearly visible Assist system information Display on the Control Display Information on the Assist system can be dis played by activating Assist on the Control Dis play 1 Settings 2 Control display 3 Driver assistance info 96 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 Wet roads gt Unfavorable light conditions If the image is distorted check the basic set tings Switching on off 1 Settings 2 Head Up Display 3 Head Up Display Display Overview gt Speed gt Navigation system gt Check Control messages gt Selection list from the instrument cluster Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Displays Controls gt Driver assistance systems Some of this information is only displayed briefly as needed Selecting displays in the Head up Display On the Control Display Settings Head Up Display Displayed information gt Oy Select the desired displays in the Head up Display Settings are s
221. ng down the middle section 1 Fold in the middle head restraint 2 Reach into the recess and pull the middle section forward Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Storage compartments Controls 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 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 front passenger side refer to page 165 gt Glove compartment on the driver s side refer to page 166 gt Without Smoker s package Front storage compartment in front of the cupholders refer to page 166 gt Storage compartment in the front center armrest refer
222. ng posi tion 3 Fold the lever back Steering wheel heating Photocells are used for control gt Inthe mirror glass gt On the back of the mirror Functional requirement For proper operation EJ Press button gt Keep the photocells clean gt Do not cover the area between the inside gt On the LED lights up rearview mirror and the windshield gt Off the LED goes out 63 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 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 Transporting children in the rear Only transport children younger than 13 years of age or shorter than 5 ft 150 cm in the rear in child restraint 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
223. ngine Suitable engine oil types You can add engine oils that meet the follow ing oil rating standards Gasoline engine 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 Gasoline engine API SM or superior oil rating Engine oil change The vehicle manufacturer recommends that you let the service center change the motor oil 207 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Mobility Coolant Coolant 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 Hints Danger 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 co
224. ns a switch for separately securing the trunk lid refer to page 45 38 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Opening and closing Controls Replacing the battery 1 Remove integrated key from remote con trol 2 Pushin 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 5 Press the cover closed Oy Take the used battery to a recycling center or to your service center New remote controls New remote controls are available from the service center Loss of the remote controls Lost remote controls can be disabled by your service center Emergency detection of remote control Also in one of the following situations the igni tion can be switched on engine started or drive readiness activated gt Interference of radio transmission to re mote control by external sources e g by radio masts gt Empty battery in remote control Interference from radio transmissions through mobile devices in close proximity to remote control gt Interference of radio transmission by charger while charging items such as mo bile devices in the vehicle A Check Control message is displayed if an at tempt is made to switch on the ignition or start the engine or activate engine readiness Starting the engine or activating drive readiness with emergency detection of the remote control
225. ns if they are not needed The ECO PRO driving program supports the energy conserving use of comfort features These functions are automatically deactivated partially or completely 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 209 ECO PRO The concept ECO PRO supports a driving style that saves on fuel consumption For this purpose the en gine control and comfort features e g the cli mate control output are adjusted eDRIVE electric driving refer to page 71 and the Coasting refer to page 71 driving status are becoming increasingly possible In addition context sensitive instructions are displayed to assist with an optimized fuel con sumption driving style The achieved extended range is displayed in the instrument cluster as bonus range Overview The system includes the following EfficientDynamics functions and displays gt ECO PRO bonus range refer to page 182 gt ECO PRO tips driving instruction refer to page 183 181 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 DAUES Saving fuel gt ECO PRO climate control refer to page 182 gt ECOPRO driving style analysis refer to page 183 Activate ECO PRO a Press button repeatedly until ECO PRO is displayed in the instrument cluster
226. nsists of water and additives Not all commercially available additives are suitable for the vehicle Information about the suitable additives are available from the service center Coolant level General information Depending on the engine installation the cool ant reservoir is located on the right side or the left side of the engine compartment Checking 1 Let the engine cool 2 The coolant level is correct if it lies be tween the minimum and maximum marks 208 The marks are on the side of the coolant reservoir Symbol Meaning V Maximum A Minimum Adding 1 Let the engine cool 2 Turn the lid of the coolant reservoir slightly counterclockwise to allow any excess pressure to dissipate then open it 3 Ifthe coolant is low slowly add coolant up to the specified level do not overfill Turn the lid until there is an audible click The arrows on the coolant reservoir and the lid must point towards one another gt 5 Have the cause of the coolant loss elimi nated as soon as possible Disposal Comply with the relevant environmen tal protection regulations when dispos ing of coolant and coolant additives Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 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 availabl
227. ntrol 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 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Driving comfort Controls 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 result from road users or objects that are not lidtured by the camera lt Overview Button in the vehicle 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 refe
228. ntrol message is displayed 4 Press the selector lever again into posi tion N within approx 6 seconds Position N is displayed in the instrument cluster 5 Release brake as soon as the starter stops 6 Maneuver the vehicle from the danger area and secure it against moving on its own Steptronic Sport transmission Launch Control The concept Launch Control enables optimum acceleration on surfaces with good traction Hints Component wear Do not use Launch Control too often otherwise this may result in premature wear of components due to the high stress placed on the vehicle Do not use Launch Control during the break in refer to page 172 period To increase vehicle stability activate DSC again as soon as possible An experienced driver may be able to achieve better acceleration values in DSC OFF mode 79 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Controls Driving 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 Start with launch control While the engine is running Ben com Press button or select Sport with the Driving Dynamics Control TRACTION is displayed in the instrument cluster and the indicator lamp for DSC OFF lights up 2 Engage selector lever position S 3 With the left foot forcefully press down on the
229. o be open for this The function is available above an external temperature of approx 32 F 0 C and with the engine running or when electrical drive readi ness is indicated Adjust air flow with the program active Cooling function The car s interior can be cooled with the en gine running or switched off Ne 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 1 76 devel ops that exits underneath the vehicle Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Climate control Controls 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 Press button repeatedly to select an operating mode A M LEDs off outside air flows in continuously gt 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 bloc
230. oad 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 Button in the vehicle 8 we DSC OFF button 125 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Controls Driving stability control systems Indicator warning lights S The indicator lamp flashes DSC con trols the drive and braking forces The indicator lamp lights up DSC has failed Deactivating DSC DSC OFF When DSC is deactivated driving stability is reduced during acceleration and when driving in Curves To increase vehicle stability activate DSC again as soon as possible Deactivating DSC Press and hold this button but not lon ce ger than approx 10 seconds until the indicator lamp for DSC OFF lights up in the in strument cluster and displays DSC OFF The DSC system is switched off The steering and depending on the equip ment Suspension are tuned for sporty driving Activating DSC e Press button DSC OFF and the DSC OFF indicator cm lamp go out Indicator warning lights When DSC is deactivated DSC OFF is dis played in the instrument cluster amp The indicator lamp lights up DSC is oe deactivated DTC Dynamic Traction Control The concept The DTC system is a version of the DSC where forward momentum is optim
231. 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 180 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 regularly 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 Drivin
232. of the vehicle to be started 4 Attach one terminal clamp of the negative jumper cable to the negative terminal of the battery or to the corresponding engine or body ground of assisting vehicle 5 Attach the second terminal clamp to the negative terminal of the battery or to the corresponding engine or body ground of the vehicle to be started Starting the engine Never use spray fluids to start the engine 1 Start the engine of the assisting vehicle and let it run for several minutes at an in creased idle speed 2 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 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Breakdown assistance Mobility other attempt in order to allow the dis charged battery to recharge 3 Let both engines run for several minutes 4 Disconnect the jumper cables in the re verse order Check the battery and recharge if needed 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 Steptronic 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 transport
233. on ditions external temperature cargo load etc Continued driving with a flat tire Drive moderately and do not exceed a speed of 50 mph 80 km h Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Controls Safety Your car handles differently when you lose tire inflation pressure e g your lane stability is re duced when braking braking distances are longer and the self steering properties will change lt Final tire failure Vibrations or loud noises while driving can indicate the final failure of a tire Reduce speed and stop otherwise pieces of the tire could come loose and cause an accident Do not continue driving and contact your service center lt 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 refer to page 113 gt Pedestrian warning refer to page 118 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
234. on 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 The braking intervention is executed only if DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on and Dynamic Traction Control DTC is acti vated The braking intervention can be interrupted by 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 120 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 gt Pedestrians outside of the detection range Pedestrians having a body size less than 32 in 80 cm Functio
235. on the pro grammable memory buttons and called up di rectly Storing 1 Owner s Manual Select via the iDrive 2 g i l8 Press selected button for more than 2 seconds Executing Press button The Owner s Manual is displayed im mediately 31 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Ataglance CEIC BMW ActiveHybrid BMW ActiveHybrid 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 Hybrid system Special features of the hybrid system High voltage system This BMW is a hybrid vehicle In addition to the combustion engine the vehicle features a high voltage system that consists of an elec tric motor and a high voltage battery among other things Overview Combustion engine Electric motor Control system electronics High voltage cables orange High voltage battery ora WAN Auxiliary battery combustion engine 32 The concept The hybrid system makes it possible to opti mize fuel consumption and driving characteris tics An electric motor assists the combustion en gine In certain driving situa
236. one ye Navigation B Office i ConnectedDrive i Vehicle info settings 2 Press the controller fenu 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 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 Q Manual CARIVARI ENERGY GONG 96 3 KLASSIK 100 0 MHz 101 3 MHz Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 iDrive Ataglance a glance 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 Wr Options LY Split screen Turn off control display FM Display Owner s Manual 7 D HDRadio reception O RDS Radio Additional options move the controller to the right repeatedly until the Options menu
237. ontrol functions in detail Temperature Turn the ring to set the desired temperature The automatic climate control reaches this temperature as quickly as possible if needed by increasing the cooling or heating output 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 152 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 152 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 7 ton decrease or increase the inten sity The selected intensity is shown on the display of the automatic climate control Maximum cooling Ewan Press button 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 t
238. ople 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 proximately 20 seconds until the LED flashes rapidly All stored functions are deleted The functions cannot be deleted individually Digital compass Overview 1 Control button 2 Mirror display Mirror display The point of the compass is displayed in the mirror when driving straight Operating concept Various functions can be called up by pressing the control button with a pointed object such as the tip of a ballpoint pen or similar object The following setting options are displayed in succession depending on how long the con trol button is pressed gt Pressed briefly turns display on off gt 3 to 6 seconds compass zone setting gt 6 to 9 seconds compass calibration gt 9 to 12 seconds left right hand steering se
239. orage 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 additional information on service re quirements Maintenance and repair should be performed by your service center Make sure to have reg ular maintenance procedures recorded in the vehicle s Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models and in the Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian mod els These entries are proof of regular mainte nance 209 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 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 a There is an OBD
240. ore than 4 mph 7 km h If calibration is suc cessful the C is replaced by the points of the compass Left right hand steering The digital compass is already set for right or left hand steering at the factory Setting the language Press and hold the control button for approx 12 to 13 seconds Briefly press the control button again to reel between English E and German O Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Interior equipment Controls Settings are stored automatically after approxi mately 10 seconds 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 Ashtray Raise cover Emptying Take out the insert Lighter 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 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 The lighter is located next to the ashtray Push in the lighter The lighter can be removed as soon as it pops back out Connecting electrical devices Hints Do not con
241. p Steptronic transmission if a corresponding Check Control message appears hold the re mote control as shown against the marked area on the steering column and press the Start Stop button within 10 seconds while pressing the brake If the remote control is not recognized slightly change the height position of the remote con trol and repeat the procedure Personal Profile The concept Personal Profile provides three profiles using which personal vehicle settings can be stored Every remote control has one of these profiles assigned If the vehicle is unlocked using a remote con trol the assigned personal profile will be acti vated All settings stored in the profile are au tomatically applied lf several drivers use their own remote control the vehicle will adjust the personal settings during unlocking These settings are also re 39 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Controls Opening and closing 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 dependable Unlocking and locking Lights Climate control Radio Instrument cluster Program
242. placing the wiper blades 1 To change the wiper blades fold up refer to page 75 the wiper arms 2 Fold up and hold the wiper arm firmly 3 Squeeze the retainer spring arrow 1 and fold up the wiper blade arrow 2 SSA 4 Remove the wiper blade forward from the catch 5 Insert the new wiper blade in reverse order of removal until it locks in place 6 Fold down the wipers Folding down wipers before opening the hood Before opening the hood ensure that the wiper arms with the wiper blades are against the windshield to prevent damage 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 the service center if you are unfamiliar those or if they have not been described here 211 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Mobility Replacing components 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 Do not perform work b
243. played on the Control Dis play e g whether or not the TPM is active On the Control Display 1 Vehicle info Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Safety Controls 2 Vehicle status 3 1 Tire Pressure Monitor TPM The status is displayed 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 Vehicle info Vehicle status 1 Perform reset Start the engine do not drive off eS SS Reset tire inflation pressure Perform reset 6 Dri
244. plicable 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 57 gt Head restraints refer to page 58 gt Airbags refer to page 103 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 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 54 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 Manually adjustable seats Ata glance Forward backward Thigh support Seat tilt Backrest width Lumbar support Height Backrest tilt NO fh WN Forward backward Pull the lever and slide the seat in the desired direction Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Adjusting Controls After releasing the lever move the seat for ward or back
245. position The calibration procedure is completed when the message on the Control Display disap pears If the message continues to be displayed re peat the calibration If the message does not disappear after a re peat calibration have the system checked as soon as possible 106 Unobstructed area of movement Ensure that the area of movement of the seats is unobstructed to avoid personal injury or damage to objects lt 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 lt With use of the system observe further infor mation found under Tire inflation pressure re fer to page 192 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 dis
246. r Requirements gt The SIM card integrated in the vehicle has been activated gt The radio ready state is switched on The Assist system is functional Initiating an Emergency Request 1 Press the cover briefly to open it 2 Press the SOS button until the LED at the button lights up green gt 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 gt The LED flashes green when a connection to the BMW Response Center has been established Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Breakdown assistance Mobility When the emergency request is received First aid kit at the BMW Response Center the BMW Response Center contacts you and takes Note further steps to help you Some of the articles have a limited service life Even if you are unable to respond the BMW Response Center can take further steps to help you under certain circum stances Check the expiration dates of the contents regularly and replace any expired items promptly For this data are transmitted to the BMW Storage 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
247. r example a roof antenna BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Width with mirrors Width without mirrors Height Length Wheelbase Smallest turning radius diam 234 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 80 2 031 inches mm 71 3 1 811 inches mm 56 3 1 429 inches mm 182 2 4 627 inches mm 110 6 2 810 ft m 37 1 11 3 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Technical data Reference Weights Approved gross vehicle weight lbs kg 4 815 2 184 Load los kg 900 408 Approved front axle load los kg 2 250 1 021 Approved rear axle load los kg 2 10 1 229 Approved roof load capacity lbs kg 165 75 Cargo area capacity cu ft l 13 8 390 Capacities Fuel tank approx 15 57 Fuel quality refer to page 190 235 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Reference Everything from A to Z Everything from A to Z Index A ABS Antilock Brake Sys tem 125 ACC Active Cruise Control with Stop amp Go 130 Acceleration Ass
248. r obscured 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 with city braking function The concept The ystem can help prevent accidents with pe destrians 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 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Safety Controls Detection range The detection area in front of the vehicle is div ided into two areas gt Central area arrow 1 directly in front of the vehicle gt Expanded area arrow 2 to the right and left A collision is imminent if pedestrians are lo cated within the central area A warning is is sued about pedestrians who are located within the extended area only if they are moving in the direction of the central area Hints Personal responsibility The system does not serve as a substi
249. r to page 231 Switching on off Switching on automatically With the engine running engage lever in posi tion PR The Top View and PDC images are displayed if the system is switched on via iDrive Automatic deactivation during forward travel The system switches off when a certain driving distance or speed is exceeded Switch the system back on if needed Switching on off manually Py Press button gt On the LED lights up gt Off the LED goes out Top View is displayed Display Visual warning The approach of the vehicle to an object can be shown on the Control Display 145 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Controls Driving comfort 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 Select the symbol 2 Turn the controller until the desired setting is reached and press the controller Contrast With Top View switched on 1 Select the symbol 2 Turn the controller until the desired setting is reached and press the controller Displaying the turning radius and pathway lines gt The static red turning radius line shows the space needed to the side of the vehicle when the
250. rails higher than 4 in 10 cm otherwise the vehicle body could be damaged lt Before driving into a car wash In order to ensure that the vehicle can roll ina car wash take the following steps 1 Drive into the car wash 2 Engage selector lever position N 3 Switch the engine off Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Care Mobility In this way the ignition remains switched on and a Check Control message is dis played Do not turn off the ignition in the car wash Do not turn off the ignition in the car wash otherwise selector lever position P is en gaged and damages can result lt 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 activate drive readiness 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 Selector lever position Selector lever position P is engaged automati cally gt When the ignition is switched off gt After approx 15 minutes Headlights gt Donotrub dry and do not use abrasive or acidic cleansers gt Soak areas that have been 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 otherw
251. ral information If you are involved in an accident with your ve hicle compliance with the following additional safety precautions is required with regard to the high voltage system Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Breakdown assistance Mobility gt Secure the crash site Immediately notify rescue forces police or firefighters of the fact that your vehicle is equipped with a high voltage system gt Engage selector lever position P apply the parking brake and reel off the ignition or deactivate drive readiness Lock the vehicle after exiting gt Do not inhale any gases esliding from the high voltage battery if needed maintain a safe distance from the vehicle 227 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 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
252. ration eBOOST is displayed refer to page The following are displayed Active components of the hybrid system Direction of the energy flows Orange energy flow of the combustion en Vehicle info gine 83 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Controls Displays Blue energy flow of the hybrid system gt Driving states gt eDRIVE gt DRIVE gt eBOOST gt CHARGE gt System requirements of the hybrid system e g drive system not yet warmed up to operating temperature gt Driving requirement e g transmission se lector lever in the M S position Adapting to the course of the road When the navigation system destination guid ance is active hybrid operation adapts to spe cific route sections Use of the hybrid system is optional Symbols in the energy flow display indicate that a situation has been detected ahead and hybrid operation is prepared for it Symbols Symbol Meaning Downhill gradients the system is ready to charge the high voltage battery Target zone eDRIVE electric driving is being prepared 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 84 In addition an acoustic signal may sound a
253. re covered in snow ice dirt or water gt In tight curves or on narrow lanes When the lane markings are covered by objects gt When driving very close to the vehicle in front of you When driving toward bright lights When the windshield in front of the interior rearview mirror is fogged over dirty or cov ered with stickers etc gt During calibration of the camera immedi ately after vehicle shipment Active Blind Spot Detection The concept Two radar sensors below the rear bumper monitor the area behind and next to the vehicle at speeds above approx 30 mph 50 km h The system indicates whether there are vehi cles in the blind spot arrow 1 or approaching from behind on the adjacent lane arrow 2 122 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 At a glance Button in the vehicle Active Blind Spot Detection Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Safety Controls Radar sensors
254. re the cover Make sure that the tubular seal is not pinched J Lights in the trunk lid General information Follow general instructions refer to page 211 2 Press the defective bulb gently into the Reversing lights 16 watt bulb PW16W k i socket turn counterclockwise and remove Inner brake lights 21 watt bulb H21W 3 Proceed in the reverse order to insert the new bulb and attach the bulb holder Make Accessing the lights sure that the bulb holder engages in all fas 1 If needed remove warning triangle refer to teners page 223 and bracket with the screw driver from the onboard vehicle tool kit re Installing the tail lamp fer to page 211 1 Connect the connecting line to the tail lamp and secure the bulb holder in the clip 2 Use the screwdriver from the onboard ve l hicle tool kit to loosen and completely re 2 Make sure that the foam rubber sealing move the screws on the trim ring is on the centering pin arrow 2 and is not damaged 3 Position and firmly press the outer part of the tail lamp onto the rubber mount ar row 1 and the inner part onto the centering kA m A Weir r _ f 7 3 Carefully loosen the trim from the trunk lid starting at the edge and working toward 218 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Replacing components Mobility the area around the recessed grips Make Rear lamp license plate lamp and sure that the trim does not become stuck
255. ren 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 76 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 concentrate and antifreeze undiluted and do not fill with pure water this could damage the wiper system Do not mix window washer concentrates of dif ferent manufacturers because they can clog the windshield washer nozzles Recommended minimum fill quantity 0 2 US gal 1 liter Steptronic transmission Selector lever positions D Drive Selector lever position for normal vehicle oper ation All gears for forward travel are activated automatically R is R
256. 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 EPH Lane departure warning r r amp 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 azii I Press button y 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 i gt 4 gt Lines system is activated 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 121 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Controls Safety 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 a
257. rofilter 154 Minimum tread tires 196 Mirror 61 Mirror memory 60 Mobile communication devi ces in the vehicle 174 Mobility System 198 Modifications technical refer to Safety 7 Moisture in headlight 212 Monitor refer to Control Dis play 18 Mounting of child restraint systems 64 Multifunction steering wheel buttons 14 N Navigation see user s manual for Navigation Entertain ment and Communication Neck restraints front refer to Head restraints 58 Neck restraints rear refer to Head restraints 59 Neutral cleaner see wheel cleaner 230 New wheels and tires 197 Nylon rope for tow starting towing 225 O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 210 OBD see OBD Onboard Di agnosis 210 Obstacle marking rearview camera 142 Octane rating refer to Rec ommended fuel grade 190 Odometer 88 Office see user s manual for Navigation Entertainment and Communication Officially use hybrid sys tem 172 Oil 205 241 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Reference Everything from A to Z Oil adding 206 Oil additives 206 Oil change 207 Oil change interval service requirements 89 Oil filler neck 206 Oil types alternative 207 Oil types approved 207 Old batteries disposal 220 On board computer 92 Onboard monitor refer to Control Display 18 Onboard vehicle tool kit 211 Opening closing via door lock 43 Opening and closing 38 Opening and closing without remote control 43 Op
258. rogrammed 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 2 960 466 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 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 pe
259. rrow 2 If on the other hand the driving style is ineffi cient a wavy road and a reduced number of stars is displayed To assist with an efficient driving style ECO PRO tips are displayed during driving Tips about the energy saving driving style Conserving fuel refer to page 180 184 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Saving fuel i ee tips 185 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Witeleliiiavam Refueling Refueling 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 Hints Observe the fuel recommendation refer to page 190 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 Do not refuel unless the engine is ata standstill and the transmission Is in posi tion P N Do not refuel unless the engine is at a standstill and the transmission is in position P N other wise the buildup of pressure may cause the fuel nozzle to shut off prematurely lt 188 Fuel lid Opening 1 Briefl
260. rt 39 Emergency unlocking trans mission lock 79 Emergency unlocking trunk lid 45 Energy recovery CHARGE 72 Engine automatic stop 70 Engine compartment 203 Engine compartment work Ing in 204 Engine coolant 208 Engine oil 205 Engine oil adding 206 Engine oil additives 206 Engine oil change 207 Engine oil filler neck 206 Engine oil temperature 88 Engine oil types alterna tive 207 Engine oil types ap proved 207 Engine start during malfunc tion 39 Engine start jump start Ing 223 Engine temperature 88 Entering a car wash 228 Equipment interior 157 Error displays see Check Control 84 ESP Electronic Stability Pro gram refer to DSC 125 Exchanging wheels tires 197 Exhaust system 174 Exterior mirror automatic dimming feature 62 Exterior mirrors 61 External start 223 External temperature dis play 88 External temperature warn ing 88 Eyes for securing cargo 178 E Failure message see Check Control 84 False alarm refer to Uninten tional alarm 49 Fan refer to Air flow 153 Filler neck for engine oil 206 Fine wood care 230 First aid kit 223 Fitting for towing see Tow fit ting 226 Flat tire changing wheels 219 Flat Tire Monitor FTM 110 Flat tire Tire Pressure Moni tor TPM 106 Flat tire warning lamp 107 110 Flooding 175 Floor carpet care 231 Floor mats care 231 Fold down the rear seat back rest see Though loading system 163 Fold out position wiper 75 Foot brake 175
261. rtu 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 consciousness 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 Wheels and tires Sealing container gt Sealing container arrow 1 gt Filling hose arrow 2 Observe use by date on the sealant container Compressor NO oo fh WN On off reel Holder for bottle Reduce inflation pressure Inflation pressure dial Compressor Connector cable for socket Connection hose stowed in the bottom of the compressor 199 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Mobility Wheels and tires Filling the tire with sealant 4 Slide the sealing container upright into the 1 Shake the sealing container holder on the compressor housing ensur ing that it engages audibly 2 Take the connection hose completely out of the compressor housing Do not kink the 5 Screw the connection hose onto the tire hose valve of the defective wheel 4 j SS gt i lt S S 3 Attach the connection hose to the connec With the compressor switched off insert tor of the sealing container ensuring that it the plug into a power socket inside the ve engages audibly hicle Pe 200 Online Edition for Part no 01
262. runk lid with no touch activation The trunk lid can be opened with no touch ac tivation using the remote control you are carry ing 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 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 lt 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 2 960 466 II 15 Opening and closing Controls leg must 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
263. s 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 models Your vehicle has been specifically adapted and designed to meet the particular operating con ditions and homologation requirements in your country and continental region in order to de liver the full driving pleasure while the vehicle is operated under those conditions If you wish to operate your vehicle in another country or region you may be required to adapt your ve hicle to meet different prevailing operating conditions and homologation requirements You should also be aware of any applicable warranty limitations or exclusions for such country or region In such case please contact Customer Relations for further information Maintenance Maintain the vehicle regularly to sustain the road safety operational reliability and the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Specifications for required maintenance meas ures gt BMW Maintenance system Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Notes ss 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
264. s are designed with 3 Remove the bulb from the bulb holder xenon technology 4 To insert the new bulb proceed in reverse The parking lights and daylight running lights order of removal During insertion the bot are made using LED technology tom of the bulb holder must be facing Contact your service center in the event of a downward Make sure that the bulb holder y malfunction snaps into place 5 Attach the high beam bulb connector Turn signal 6 Close the headlight housing with the lid Follow general instructions refer to page 211 Make sure that the lid engages Xenon headlights Xenon headlights 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 If a bulb fails reel on the front fog lights and continue the trip with great care Comply with local regulations 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 For checking and adjusting headlamp aim please contact your BMW center 215 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Mobility Replacing components 21 watt bulb PY21W i 2 oF In the wheel house loosen the two brack ets and remove the cover
265. s 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 2 960 466 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 105 Seat position and height Before installing a child restraint system move the front passenger seat as far back as possi ble and adjust its height to the highest and thus best possible position for the belt and to 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 Backrest width Backrest width for the child seat Before installing a child restraint system in the
266. s needed accord ing to the chain manufacturer s instructions Do not initialize the Flat Tire Monitor after mounting snow chains as doing so may result in incorrect readings Do not initialize the Tire Pressure Monitor after mounting snow chains as doing so may result in incorrect readings When driving with snow chains briefly activate Dynamic Traction Control if needed 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 2 960 466 II 15 Engine compartment Mobility Engine compartment Vehicle features and options the selected options or country versions This also applies to safety related functions and This chapter describes all standard country systems The respectively applicable country necessarily available in your car e g due to Important features in the engine compartment _ _ an a _ gaye eC 1 Jump starting negative battery terminal 6 Oil filler neck 2 Vehicle identification number 7 Coolant reservoir 3 Washer fluid reservoir The coolant reservoir for 6 cylinder and side of the engine compartment 5 Engine compartment fuse box 203 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Mobility Engine compartment Hood Hints Working in the engine compartment Never attempt to perform any service or repair operations on your vehicle without the necessary professional technica
267. salt can dam age the vehicle Hints Steam jets or high pressure washers When using steam jets or high pressure washers hold them a sufficient distance away and use a maximum temperature of 140 F 60 C If the vehicle has a glass sunroof ensure that a distance of at least 31 5 inches 80 cm is main tained Holding them too close or using exces sively high pressures or temperatures can cause damage or preliminary damage that may then lead to long term damage Follow the user s manual for the high pressure washer 228 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 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 49 Guide rails in car washes Avoid car washes with guide
268. scribes 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 tire 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 192 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
269. sed 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 standards California Proposition 65 Warning California laws require us to state the following warning Engine exhaust and a wide variety of automo bile components and parts including compo nents found in the interior furnishings in a vehi cle contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects and reproductive harm In addition certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other repro ductive harm Battery posts terminals and re lated accessories contain lead and lead com pounds Wash your hands after handling Used engine oil contains chemicals that have caused cancer in laboratory animals Always protect your skin by washing thoroughly with soap and water 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 Emission
270. 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 component 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 cluding the manufacturer using special diag nostic tools You can obtain further information there if you need it After an error is corr
271. servatively for the first 200 miles 300 km Brake system Brakes require an initial break in period of ap prox 300 miles 500 km to achieve optimal per formance between brake discs and brake pads Drive moderately during this break in pe riod Following part replacement The same break in procedures 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 Using the hybrid system efficiently The concept The vehicle s hybrid system runs automati cally Through foresighted driving the hybrid properties are efficiently used i e fuel con sumption and energy recovery are optimized Optimizing energy recovery Types of energy recovery Energy recovery is used to charge the high voltage battery It is important for the supply of electrical components and thus a prerequisite for fuel efficiency It appears in three stages during coasting to a halt and braking Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Low energy recovery During coasting to a halt without stepping on the brake Average energy recovery During a slight deceleration by gently pressing the brake pedal Maximum energy recovery During firmer pressing on the brake pedal Foresighted driving and decelerating helps with optimizing energy recovery Brake according to traffic and circum stances Brake in accordance with the traffic conditions or ther
272. 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 210 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 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 S The onboard vehicle tool kit is located in the trunk in a storage compartment beneath the cargo floor panel Wiper blade replacement Note Do not fold down the wipers without wiper blades Do not fold down the wipers if wiper blades have not been installed this may damage the windshield Re
273. splayed if a destination is en tered in the navigation system before the trip is started The time must be correctly set Speed limit detection Description of the speed limit detection refer to page 90 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 93 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Controls Displays Resetting the trip computer On the Control Display 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 consumption or speed On the Control Display 1 Vehicle info 2 Onboard info 3 Consumpt or Speed 4 Yes Sport displays The concept On the Control Display the current system val ues of hybrid operation for power and torque can be displayed if the vehicle is appropriately equipped Displaying sport displays on the Control Display 1 Vehicle info 2 Sport displays 94 Speed warning The concept Displays a speed when reached should cause a warning to be issued The warning is repe
274. st 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 aseat position switch is pressed gt When a button of the seat and mirror mem ory is pressed Activating the setting 1 Settings 2 Doors key 3 Last seat position autom Alarm system The concept 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 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Opening and closing Controls 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 or via the Comfort Ac cess the alarm system is disarmed or armed at the same time Door lock and armed alarm system The alarm system is triggered when the door is opened when the vehicle is unlocked via the door lock Trunk lid and armed alarm system The trunk lid can be opened even when the alarm system is armed After the trunk lid is closed it is loc
275. ster 81 Instrument cluster electronic displays 81 Instrument lighting 101 Integrated key 38 Integrated Owner s Manual in the vehicle 30 Intelligent Emergency Re quest 222 Intelligent Safety 112 Intensity AUTO pro gram 152 Interior equipment 157 Interior lights 101 Interior lights during unlock ing 41 Interior lights with the vehicle locked 42 Interior motion sensor 49 Interior rearview mirror auto matic dimming feature 63 Interior rearview mirror com pass 159 Interior rearview mirror man ually dimmable 63 Internet page 6 Interval display service re quirements 89 Interval mode 75 J Jacking points for the vehicle jack 219 Joystick Steptronic transmis sion 77 Jump starting 223 K Key remote control 38 Keyless Go refer to Comfort Access 45 Key Memory refer to Per sonal Profile 39 Kickdown Steptronic trans mission 77 Knee airbag 104 L Lamp replacement 211 Lamp replacement front 212 Lamp replacement rear 217 Lane departure warning 120 Lane margin warning 120 Language on Control Dis play 95 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Everything from A to Z Reference Lashing eyes securing cargo 178 LATCH child restraint sys tem 66 Launch Control 79 Leather care 229 LEDs light emitting di odes 212 Length vehicle 234 Letters and numbers enter ing 25 Light alloy wheels care 230 Light control 99 Light emitting diodes L
276. supplemen tary 87 Theft alarm system refer to Alarm system 48 Thigh support 56 Through loading system 163 Tilt alarm sensor 49 Time of arrival 93 Tire damage 196 Tire identification marks 194 Tire inflation pressure 192 Tire inflation pressure moni tor refer to FTM 110 Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 106 Tires changing 197 Tire sealant 198 Tires everything on wheels and tires 192 Tires run flat tires 198 Tire tread 196 Tone see user s manual for Navigation Entertainment and Communication Tool 211 Top View 144 244 Total vehicle weight 235 Touchpad 21 Tow fitting 226 Towing 225 Tow lug see Tow fitting 226 Tow starting 225 TPM Tire Pressure Moni tor 106 Traction control 126 TRACTION driving dynam ics 126 Transmission lock electronic unlocking 79 Transmission Steptronic transmission 76 Transporting children safely 64 Tread tires 196 Trip computer 93 Triple turn signal activa tion 73 Trip odometer 88 Trunk lid closing 44 Trunk lid emergency unlock ing 45 Trunk lid hotel function 45 Trunk lid opening 44 Trunk lid opening with no touch activation 46 Trunk lid via remote con trol 42 Turning circle 234 Turning circle lines rearview camera 142 Turn signals operation 73 U Unintentional alarm 49 Units of measure 96 Universal remote control 157 Unlock button Steptronic transmission 77 Unlocking locking via door lock 43 Unlocking locking with re
277. t for which data is available 25 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Ataglance GEIE U E iDrive gt Target search names of locations may be entered in languages available through Control Display 26 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Voice activation system Ataglance a glance 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 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 2 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 spoken commands can be identi fied Set the language refer to p
278. t 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 Press the reel up and hold it until _ the initialization is complete gt Initialization begins within 15 seconds and is com pleted when the glass sun roof is completely closed gt The glass sunroof closes without jam pro tection 53 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Controls Adjusting 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 ap
279. t no reset was done 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 system after a tire change System limits The system does not function properly if a re set has not been carried out e g a flat tire is reported 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 Declaration accord
280. t 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 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 Roller sunblind for rear window General information If you are no longer able to move the roller sun blind for the rear window after having activated it a number of times in a row the system is blocked for a limited time to prevent overheat ing Let the system cool The roller sunblind for the rear window cannot be moved at low interior temperatures Extending or retracting 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 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
281. ted in the navigation system ECO PRO bonus range gt Charge state of the high voltage battery as a percentage 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 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 If there is only enough fuel left for less than 45 miles 80 km the color of the display changes Average fuel consumption The average fuel consumption is calculated for the period while the engine is running The average fuel consumption is calculated for the distance traveled since the last reset by the on board comupter Average 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 di
282. th 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 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 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 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 displayed With frequent short distance trips regularly perform a detailed measurement Displaying the engine oil
283. 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 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Driving comfort 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 141 gt Side View refer to page 143 gt Top View refer to page 144 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 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 Ata glance Button in the vehicle 7 mb Rearview camera Camera The camera lens is located in the handle of the tail gate The image quality may be impaired by dirt Clean the camera lens refer to page 231 Switching on off Switching on automatically With the engine running engage lever in posi tion PR The rearview camera image is
284. the instrument cluster 128 Configuring SPORT When the display is activated on the Control Display refer to page 129 the SPORT driving mode can be set to individual specifications gt Activating SPORT gt Configure SPORT gt Configuring the SPORT driving mode SPORT can also be configured before it is acti vated 1 Settings 2 Driving mode 3 Configure SPORT 4 Configure driving mode This configuration is retrieved when the SPORT driving mode is activated COMFORT For a balanced tuning with maximum driving stabilization Activating COMFORT i Press button repeatedly until COM FORT is displayed in the instrument cluster In certain situations the system automatically changes to the NORMAL program automatic program change refer to page 127 ECO PRO ECO PRO refer to page 181 provides consis tent tuning to minimize fuel consumption for maximum range with maximum driving stabili zation Comfort functions and the engine controller are adjusted The program can be configured to individual specifications Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Driving stability control systems Controls Activating ECO PRO i Press button repeatedly until ECO PRO is displayed in the instrument cluster Configuring ECO PRO 1 Activate ECO PRO 2 Configure ECO PRO Make the desired settings Displays Program selection Pressing the button displays a saath list of t
285. the rear safety switch refer to page 51 67 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 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 drive readiness The concept The following ready states can be attained by pressing the Start Stop button gt Radio ready state on off gt Ignition on off gt Activating deactivating drive readiness To activate drive readiness press the brake pedal Switching radio ready state on off The radio ready state is activated by pressing the Start Stop button in the following situa tions gt When the engine is running gt When drive readiness is activated gt When the engine is switched off automati cally using the Auto Start Stop function and the brake is not applied Some electronic systems power consumers remain ready for operation Radio ready state is switched off automatically gt After approx 8 minutes 68 gt When the vehicle is locked using the cen tral locking system gt Shortly before the battery
286. 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 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 controller 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 28 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 Sy eS 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 T
287. tion destina tions phone numbers and menu entries Settings are stored for the profile currently in use 24 Without navigation system and telephone Only radio stations can be stored on the but tons refer to user s manual for Navigation En tertainment Communication Saving a function 1 Highlight the function via the iDrive 2 198 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 Touch buttons with bare fingers Do not wear gloves or use objects The key assignment is displayed at top edge of screen S 3 o 4 G5 Owner s Manual Multimedia Telephone Navigation ConnectedDrive Vehicle info Settings Deleting the button assignments 1 Press buttons 1 and 8 simultaneously for approx five seconds 2 OK Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 iDrive Ataglance a glance 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 informat
288. tions the vehicle can also be driven using only electric power thereby reducing fuel consumption In addition to this the electric motor acts like an alternator during braking and coasting it converts the vehicle s kinetic energy into elec tricity The current is stored in the high voltage battery and is used to drive the electric motor Functions Electric driving eDRIVE Under certain conditions refer to page 71 the vehicle is powered only by the electric mo tor Acceleration boost Driving off and accelerating require a lot of en ergy To optimize acceleration and to reduce fuel consumption the electric motor boosts the combustion engine refer to page 72 To do this the electric motor uses the energy saved in the high voltage battery Auto Start Stop function The Auto Start Stop function refer to page 70 switches the combustion engine off when coasting braking and while the vehicle is stopped Convenience functions such as the automatic climate control are supplied by the high voltage battery and can remain switched on Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 BMW ActiveHybrid Ataglance a glance Driving with combustion engine DRIVE The combustion engine refer to page 72 provides the primary performance to move the vehicle If necessary the high voltage battery is charged at the same time The hybrid system always starts the combus tion engine automatically Energy recover
289. 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 Obstacle marking 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 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Driving comfort Controls Parking using pathway and turning System limits radius lines 1 Position the vehicle so that the turning ra Detection of objects dius lines lead to within the limits of the Very low obstacles as well as high protruding parking space 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 138 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 2 Turn the steering wheel to the point where the pathway line covers the corresponding turning radius line 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 dr
290. to page 166 gt Compartments in the doors refer to page 166 gt Nets on the backrests of the front seats 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 Locking The glove compartment can be locked with an integrated key to separately secure the trunk lid refer to page 45 e g This prevents access to the glove compart ment and to the trunk 165 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Controls Storage compartments After the glove compartment is locked the re mote control can be handed over such as ata hotel without the integrated key Driver s side Note Close the glove compartment again im mediately Close the glove compartment immediately af ter use while driving otherwise injury may oc cur during accidents Opening Pull the handle Closing Fold cover closed Front storage compartment Raise the lid to open it 166 Compartments in the doors Do not stow any breakable objects Do not store any breakable objects e g glass bottles in the compartments or there is an increased risk of injury in the event of an ac cident lt Center armrest Front A storage
291. tored for the profile currently in use 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 ey 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 mp Settings are stored for the profile currently in use Setting the rotation On the Control Display Settings Head Up Display Rotation o E 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 displayed Therefore have the special windshield re placed by a service center only 97 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 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
292. traight ahead braking traction tests and does not include acceleration cornering hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics Temperature The temperature grades are A the highest B and C representing the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high temperature can cause the ma terial of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades Band A represent higher levels of performance on 195 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Mobility Wheels and tires the laboratory test wheel than the minimum re quired by law Temperature grade for this tire The temperature grade for this tire is es tablished for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded Excessive speed underinfla tion or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure If necessary have the vehicle towed lt RSC Run flat tires Run flat tires refer to page 198 are labeled with a circular symbol containing the letters RSC marked on the sidewall M S Winter and all season tires with better cold weather performance than summ
293. trols Adjusting Adjusting the height gt To raise push gt To lower press button arrow 1 and push headrest down The center head restraint cannot be adjusted in elevation Folding down head restraints Extending retracting head restraint Only fold down head restraint if no pas sengers are in the rear Fold out retracted headrests again if passengers are being car ried in the rear otherwise there is increased risk of injury in the event of an accident lt gt To lower flaps press the button arrow 1 and press down the head restraint arrow 2 gt Fold back up pull up head restraints Removing Only remove the head restraint if no one will be sitting in the seat in question 60 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 lt Seat and mirror memory Hints Do not retrieve the memory while driving Do not retrieve the memory setting while driving as an unexpected movement of the seat could result in an accident lt Keep the movement area unobstructed When changing the seat position keep the seat s area of movement unobstructed otherwise people might get injured or objects damaged lt The concept
294. tting gt 12 to 15 seconds language setting Setting the compass zones Sets the particular compass zones on the vehi cle so that the compass operates correctly re fer to World map with compass zones 159 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Interior equipment World map with magnetic zones Procedure 1 Press and hold the control button for ap prox 3 to 4 seconds The number of the set compass zone appears in the mirror 2 To change the zone setting press the con trol button quickly and repeatedly until the number of the compass zone that corre sponds with your location appears in the mirror The set zone is stored automatically The com pass is ready for use again after approximately 10 seconds Calibrating the digital compass The digital compass must be calibrated in the event of the following gt The wrong compass point is displayed gt The point of the compass displayed does not change despite changing the direction of travel gt Notall points of the compass are dis played 160 Procedure 1 Make sure that there are no large metallic objects or overhead power lines near the vehicle and that there is sufficient room to drive around in a circle 2 Set the currently applicable compass zone 3 Press and hold the control button for ap prox 6 to 7 seconds so that C appears on the display Next drive in a complete circle at least once at a speed of no m
295. ty control of the shock ab sorbers for greater driving agility SPORT Consistently sporty control of the shock ab sorbers for greater driving agility when driving with limited driving stabilization COMFORT ECO PRO Balanced control of the vehicle Variable sport steering The variable sport steering increases the steering angle of the front wheels at large steering wheel angles e g in tight curves or when parking Steering becomes more direct It also varies the force required to turn the wheels in accordance with the vehicle speed This results in a sporty steering response In addition it becomes easier to steer during parking and maneuvering Driving Dynamics Control The concept The Driving Dynamics Control helps to fine tune the vehicle s settings and features Vari ous programs can be selected for this purpose The Driving Dynamics Control and the DSC OFF buttons can each be used to activate a program Overview Button in the vehicle Operating the programs Program DSC OFF TRACTION SPORT SPORT COMFORT ECO PRO Press button OFF Eg Automatic program change The system may automatically switch to COM FORT in the following situations gt Failure of Dynamic Damping Control gt Failure of DSC Dynamic Stability Control gt The vehicle has a flat tire gt When activating cruise control in TRAC TION or DSC OFF mode DSC OFF When DSC OFF refer to pag
296. ually lt Daytime running lights With the ignition switched on the daytime run ning lights light up in position Q D Q or 40 After the ignition is switched off the park ing lights light up in position DQE 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 l 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 99 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Controls Lights In tight curves e g on mountainous roads or when turning one of the two front fog lights is switched on as a turning lamp As a result the inside of the curve is better lighted Activating Position of switch 2 with the ignition switched on To avoid blinding o
297. ulb 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 Do not remove the covers Do not remove the covers and never stare into the unfiltered light for several hours otherwise irritation of the retina could result lt 212 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
298. ure that the belt is not jammed otherwise the belt can be damaged and the restraining effect is reduced Buckling the belt z S A al Make sure you hear the latch plate engage in the belt buckle Unbuckling the belt 1 Hold the belt firmly 2 Press the red button in the belt buckle 3 Guide the belt back into its roll up mecha nism Safety belt reminder for driver s and passenger s seat Se The indicator lamp lights up and a sig AT nal sounds Make sure that the safety belts are positioned correctly The 58 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 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 headrests Correctly adjusted head restraint A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the risk of injury to cervical vertebrae in the event of an accident Adjusting the head restraint 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
299. urement of the engine oil level 1 Vehicle info 2 Vehicle status 3 SE Measure engine oil level 4 Start measurement The engine oil level is checked and displayed via a scale Time approx 1 minute 206 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 lt Do not add too much engine oil When too much engine oil is added im mediately have the vehicle checked otherwise this may cause engine damage lt 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 2 960 466 II 15 Engine oil Mobility Viscosity grades for engine oils When selecting an engine oil ensure that the engine oil belongs to one of the viscosity grades SAE OW 40 SAE OW 30 SAE 5W 40 BMW recommends and SAE 5W 30 or malfunctions or engine Original BMW Engine Oil damage may occur lt The engine oil quality is critical for the life of the e
300. 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 19 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Controls Driving 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 activated 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 child
301. ve 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 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 Check whether the vehicle is fitted with regular tires or run flat tires Run flat tires refer to page 198 are la beled with a circular symbol containing the letters RSC marked on the tire s sidewall 107 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Controls Safety Do not continue driving without run flat tires Do not continue driving if the vehicle is not equipped with run flat tires continued driving may result in serious accidents lt A low tire inflation pressure might turn on DSC Dynamic Stability Control
302. via the speaker you can nevertheless still be heard at the BMW Response Center Initiating an Emergency Request 7 automatically The first aid kit is located in a compartment un i ii h floor panel Under certain conditions an Emergency Re der the cargo floor p quest is automatically initiated immediately af ter a severe accident Automatic Collision Noti fication is not affected by pressing the SOS Jump starting button General information If the battery is discharged the engine can be Warning triangle 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 The warning triangle is located on the inside of To prevent personal injury or damage to both the trunk lid vehicles adhere strictly to the following proce dure To remove loosen the bracket l ee Vehicles with hybrid drive cannot be used for jump starting 223 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 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 1 Check whether the battery of the other ve hicle has a voltage of 12 volts
303. view mirror simultaneously for approximately 20 seconds until the LED on the interior rearview mirror flashes This 157 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 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 mirror 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
304. when driving Coasting to a standstill and braking phases are used more often to recover energy eDRIVE electric driving and the Auto Start Stop function will also be deactivated Fast charging In exceptional cases it can be charged in place such as before extended idle phases in order to prevent damage to the high voltage battery 1 Start the engine 2 Engage transmission position P and set parking brake 3 Press and hold down brake pedal 4 Use the accelerator pedal to maintain an engine speed of approx 2 000 rpm After a few minutes the high voltage battery is fully charged again The battery charge indicator in the instrument cluster refer to page 82 is used to check the status 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 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 174 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
305. wnhill During intense accelerations or on inclines gt System related requirement for hybrid components gt Adapting to the course of the road when destination guidance is activated 12 Automatic parking while driving When reducing speed the combustion engine is switched off when the conditions for electric driving refer to page 71 are met Assistance for the combustion engine The combustion engine provides the primary performance to move the vehicle The electric motor provides assistance as needed with additional propulsive power ASSIST During normal vehicle operation the electric motor assists the combustion engine depend ing on the situation eBOOST Accelerating quickly such as when passing requires the maximum available power from the electric motor To do this apply extra force to the accelerator pedal Energy recovery CHARGE The hybrid system makes it possible to con vert kinetic energy into electrical power when braking and coasting This recovered energy charges the high voltage battery If necessary this stored electrical energy is output to the electric motor The following conditions must be met to re cover kinetic energy gt The vehicle is moving gt Transmission position D M S is set gt The high voltage battery is not fully charged Energy recovery displays in the instrument cluster refer to page 83 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15
306. y CHARGE The high voltage battery of the hybrid system is charged through energy recovery while driv ing The electric motor acts as a generator and converts the kinetic energy of the vehicle into electric current Charging can take place in various situations gt When the vehicle is coasting if the acceler ator pedal is not pressed gt During vehicle braking When exerting gentle pressure on the brakes the vehicle is only braked by the electric motor When the brake pedal is depressed further the brake system is activated additionally This is why only part of the brake energy is used to charge the high voltage battery when exerting firm pressure on the brake Foresighted driving and the early reduction of speed are important to make full use of the hy brid characteristics of the vehicle Coasting The engine is automatically switched off This driving condition of rolling is referred to as coasting refer to page 71 Auxiliary functions of the automatic climate control The hybrid system makes it possible to oper ate the automatic climate control prior to driv ing off and with the combustion engine switched off Using the auxiliary air conditioning and residual cooling functions the vehicle interior can be cooled immediately prior to departure and if the trip is interrupted gt Residual cooling refer to page 155 gt Auxiliary air conditioning refer to page 155 Adapting to the course of the
307. y settings 95 Controller 18 19 Control systems driving sta bility 125 Convenient opening with the remote control 41 Coolant 208 Coolant level 208 Coolant temperature 88 Cooling function 152 Cooling maximum 152 Cooling system 208 Cornering light 99 Corrosion on brake discs 175 Cosmetic mirror 161 Courtesy lamps during un locking 41 Courtesy lamps with the vehi cle locked 42 Cruise control 136 Cruise control active with Stop amp Go 130 Cruising range 89 Cupholders 167 Current fuel consumption 89 D Damage tires 196 Damping control dy namic 126 Data technical 234 Date 89 Daytime running lights 99 238 Deactivating drive readi ness 70 Defrosting refer to Windows defrosting 153 Dehumidifying air 152 Deleting personal data 25 Deletion of personal data 25 Destination distance 93 Digital clock 88 Digital compass 159 Dimensions 234 Dimmable exterior mirrors 62 Dimmable interior rearview mirror 63 Direction indicator refer to Turn signals 73 Display electronic instru ment cluster 81 Display in windshield 96 Display lighting refer to In strument lighting 101 Displays cleaning 231 Displays hybrid system 82 Disposal coolant 208 Disposal vehicle battery 220 Distance control refer to PDC 138 Distance to destination 93 Divided screen view split screen 23 Door lock 43 Door lock refer to Remote control 38 DRIVE driving with combus tion engine
308. y press the rear edge of the fuel filler flap 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 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 II 15 Refueling Mobility 2 Close the fuel filler flap Do not overfill the fuel tank Do not pinch the retaining strap Do not overfill the fuel tank otherwise fuel may eslide causing harm to the environ D inch th ini h o not pinch the retaining strap attached mentang damaging ihe vehicle to the lid otherwise the lid cannot be closed properly and fuel vapors can escape lt Handling fuels l Observe safety regulations posted at the Manually unlocking fuel filler flap gas station lt In the event of an electrical malfunction e g The release is located in the trunk 1 Open the cover on the right side trim To do this reach behind the top part of the trim and pull 2 Pull the green knob with the fuel pump symbol This releases the fuel filler flap Observe the following when refueling The fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle clicks off the first time 189 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 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
309. y 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 lt Changes to the parking space Changes to the parking space after it was measured are not taken into account by the system Therefore always be alert and ready to inter vene otherwise there is the risk of an acci dent lt Transporting cargo Cargo that extends beyond the perimeter of the vehicle is not taken into account by the system during the parking procedure Therefore always be alert and ready to inter vene otherwise there is the risk of an acci dent lt Curbs The parking assistant may steer the vehi cle over or onto curb if need be Therefore always be alert and ready to inter vene otherwise the wheels tires or the vehi cle may become damaged lt An engine that has been switched off by the Auto Start Stop function is restarted automati cally when the parking assistant is activated Requirements For measuring parking spaces gt Maximum speed while driving forward ap prox 22 mph 35 km h gt Maximum distance to row of parked vehi cles 5 ft 1 5 m Suitable parking space Gap between two objects with a minimum length of approx 5 ft 1 5 m Min length of gap between two objects your vehicle s length plus approx 4 ft 1 2 m Minimum depth approx 5 ft
310. y 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 and the tailgate are being un locked 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 47 The alarm system refer to page 48 is dis armed Convenient opening a Press and hold this button on the re mote control after unlocking 41 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 960 466 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 special knowledge The driver s door must be closed E Press button on the remote control All doors the tailgate and the fuel filler flap are being lo

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