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Everything from A to Z
Everything from A to Z
Index
Alternating-code hand-held
transmitter 140
A
B
ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐
tem 114
Alternative oil types 185
Ambient light 96
Antifreeze, washer fluid 69
Antilock Brake System,
ABS 114
Anti-slip control, refer to
DSC 115
Approved axle load 211
Approved engine oils, see
Suitable engine oil
types 185
Arrival time 87
Ash tray 143
Assistance when driving
off 118
Backrest curvature, refer to
Lumbar support 52
Backrest, width 52
Band-aids, refer to First aid
kit 199
Bar for tow-starting/
towing 202
Battery replacement, vehicle
battery 196
Battery replacement, vehicle
remote control 35
Battery, vehicle 195
Belts, safety belts 53
Beverage holder, cu‐
pholder 149
Blinds, sun protection 47
BMW Assist, see user's
manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
Acceleration Assistant, refer
to Launch Control 73
Accessories and parts 7
Activated-charcoal filter 137
Active Blind Spot Detec‐
tion 111
Active M differential 117
Adaptive brake lights, refer to
Brake force display 113
Adaptive Light Control 94
Adaptive M chassis 117
Additives, oil 185
Adjustments, seats/head re‐
straints 50
After washing vehicle 205
Airbags 98
Airbags, indicator/warning
light 99
Attentiveness assistant 113
AUTO intensity 135
Automatic car wash 204
Automatic climate con‐
trol 134
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐
culated-air mode 136
Air, dehumidifying, refer to
Cooling function 135
Air distribution, manual 136
Air flow, automatic climate
control 136
Air pressure, tires 172
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐
tion 137
Automatic Curb Monitor 56
Automatic deactivation, front-
seat passenger airbags 100
Automatic headlight con‐
trol 94
Automatic locking 44
Automatic recirculated-air
control 136
AUTO program, automatic cli‐
mate control 135
AUTO program, intensity 135
Auto Start/Stop function 64
Average fuel consumption 87
Average speed 87
BMW Driver’s Guide App 6
BMW Homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW maintenance sys‐
tem 188
BMW M technology 154
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐
pholders 149
Brake assistant 114
Brake discs, break-in 156
Brake force display 113
Brake lights, adaptive 113
Brake lights, brake force dis‐
play 113
Alarm system 44
Alarm, unintentional 45
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 177
Axle loads, weights 211
Brake pads, break-in 156
Braking, hints 157
Breakdown assistance 198
Break-in 156
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Brightness of Control Dis‐
play 90
Bulb replacement 190
Bulb replacement, front 191
Bulb replacement, LED head‐
lights 192
Bulb replacement, rear 193
Bulb replacement, xenon
headlights 191
Bulbs and lights 190
Button, Start/Stop 62
Bypassing, refer to Jump-
starting 199
CD/Multimedia, see user's
manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
Center armrest 148
Center console 16
Central locking system 39
Central screen, refer to Con‐
trol Display 18
Ceramic brake 154
Changes, technical, refer to
Safety 7
Changing parts 190
Changing wheels 195
Changing wheels/tires 176
Chassis, electronic 117
Chassis number, see vehicle
identification number 9
Check Control 77
Combination reel, refer to
Turn signals 67
Combination switch, refer to
Wiper system 67
Comfort Access 41
Compartments in the
doors 148
Compass 141
Compound brake 154
Compressor 177
Computer, refer to On-board
computer 86
Condensation on win‐
dows 136
Condensation under the vehi‐
cle 158
Condition Based Service
CBS 188
Confirmation signal 44
ConnectedDrive, see user's
manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
ConnectedDrive Services
Connecting electrical devi‐
ces 143
C
California Proposition 65
Warning 7
Camera lenses, care 207
Camera, rearview cam‐
era 125
Camera, Side View 127
Camera, Top View 129
Can holder, refer to Cuphold‐
ers 149
Checking the engine oil level
electronically 183
Checking the oil level elec‐
tronically 183
Children, seating position 58
Children, transporting
safely 58
Car battery 195
Carbon ceramic brake M 154
Car care products 205
Care, displays 207
Care, vehicle 205
Child restraint fixing sys‐
tem 58
Child restraint fixing system
LATCH 60
Child restraint fixing systems,
mounting 58
Child safety locks 61
Child seat, mounting 58
Child seats 58
Chrome parts, care 206
Cigarette lighter 143
Cleaning displays 207
Climate control 134
Clock 81
Closing/opening via door
lock 39
Closing/opening with remote
control 37
Control Display 18
Control Display, settings 89
Controller 18, 19
Control systems, driving sta‐
bility 114
Convenient opening with the
remote control 37
Coolant 186
Coolant temperature 81
Cooling function 135
Cooling, maximum 135
Cooling system 186
Cornering light 94
Corrosion on brake discs 158
Cosmetic mirror 143
Courtesy lamps during un‐
locking 37
Cargo 160
Cargo area, enlarging 145
Cargo area, storage compart‐
ments 149
Cargo, securing 161
Cargo straps, securing
cargo 161
Car key, refer to Remote con‐
trol 34
Carpet, care 207
Car wash 204
Catalytic converter, refer to
Hot exhaust system 157
CBS Condition Based Serv‐
ice 188
Courtesy lamps with the vehi‐
cle locked 38
Cruise control 120
Clothes hooks 149
Cockpit 14
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Cruising range 82
Cupholders 149
Double-clutch transmis‐
sion 70
Emergency unlocking, trunk
lid 41
Current fuel consumption 82
Drivelogic 72
Drive mode 71
Energy Control 82
Energy recovery 82
Engine, automatic Start/Stop
function 64
Engine, automatic switch-
off 64
Engine compartment 181
Engine compartment, work‐
ing in 181
Engine coolant 186
Engine oil 183
Engine oil, adding 184
Engine oil additives 185
Engine oil change 185
Engine oil filler neck 184
Engine oil temperature 80
Engine oil types, alterna‐
tive 185
Engine oil types, ap‐
proved 185
Engine start during malfunc‐
tion 35
Drive-off assistant 118
Drive-off assistant, refer to
DSC 115
Driver assistance, refer to In‐
telligent Safety 104
Driving Assistant, refer to In‐
telligent Safety 104
Driving Dynamics Control 74
Driving instructions, break-
in 156
Driving notes, general 157
Driving on racetracks 155
Driving program, refer to
Drivelogic 72
Driving stability control sys‐
tems 114
D
Damage, tires 175
Damping control 117
Data, technical 210
Date 81
Daytime running lights 94
Defrosting, refer to Windows,
defrosting 136
Dehumidifying, air 135
Deleting personal data 25
Deletion of personal data 25
Destination distance 87
Differential lock 117
Digital clock 81
Digital compass 141
Digital speed 81
Digital tachometer 81
Dimensions 210
Dimmable exterior mirrors 56
Dimmable interior rearview
mirror 56
Driving tips 157
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐
trol 115
Dynamic driving systems 83
Dynamic driving, system
states 83
Engine start, jump-start‐
ing 199
Direction indicator, refer to
Turn signals 67
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC 115
Engine start, refer to Starting
the engine 63
Display EfficientDynamics 83
Display, electronic, instru‐
ment cluster 76
Engine stop 63
Engine temperature 80
Entering a car wash 204
Equipment, interior 139
Error displays, see Check
Control 77
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐
gram, refer to DSC 115
Exchanging wheels/tires 176
Exhaust system 157
Exterior mirror, automatic
dimming feature 56
Exterior mirrors 55
External start 199
E
Display in windshield 90
Display lighting, refer to In‐
strument lighting 96
Displays, cleaning 207
Disposal, coolant 187
Disposal, vehicle battery 196
Distance control, refer to
PDC 122
EfficientDynamics 83
Electronic displays, instru‐
ment cluster 76
Electronic oil measure‐
ment 183
Electronic Stability Program
ESP, refer to DSC 115
Emergency detection, remote
control 35
Emergency release, fuel filler
flap 168
Distance to destination 87
Divided screen view, split
screen 23
Door lock 39
Door lock, refer to Remote
control 34
Emergency Request 198
Emergency start function, en‐
gine start 35
External temperature dis‐
play 81
External temperature warn‐
ing 81
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Eyes for securing cargo 161
Fuel, tank capacity 211
Fuse 196
High beams 67
High beams/low beams, refer
to High-beam Assistant 95
High-performance en‐
gine 154
F
G
Failure message, see Check
Control 77
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐
tional alarm 45
Fan, refer to Air flow 136
Filler neck for engine oil 184
Fine wood, care 206
First aid kit 199
Fitting for towing, see Tow fit‐
ting 202
Garage door opener, refer to
Universal Integrated Remote
Control 139
Gasoline 170
Gear change 72
Gear shift indicator 84
General driving notes 157
Glare shield 143
Glass sunroof, powered 47
Glove compartment 147
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐
proved 211
Hills 158
Hill start assistant, refer to
Drive-off assistant 118
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 149
Homepage 6
Hood 181
Horn 14
Hotel function, trunk lid 41
Hot exhaust system 157
HUD Head-up Display 90
Hydroplaning 157
Flat tire, changing
wheels 195
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐
tor TPM 101
Ground clearance 158
Flat tire, warning lamp 102
Flooding 157
I
H
Floor carpet, care 207
Floor mats, care 207
Fold down the rear seat back‐
rest, see Though-loading
system 145
Ice warning, see External
temperature warning 81
Icy roads, see External tem‐
perature warning 81
Identification marks, tires 173
Identification number, see ve‐
hicle identification num‐
ber 9
Handbrake, refer to parking
brake 66
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐
nating code 140
Fold-out position, wiper 69
Foot brake 157
Front airbags 98
Front-end collision warning
with City Braking func‐
tion 105
Hazard warning flashers 198
Head airbags 98
Headlight control, auto‐
matic 94
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐
ture 93
iDrive 18
Ignition key, refer to Remote
control 34
Front lights 191
Headlight flasher 67
Headlight glass 191
Headlights 191
Headlights, care 205
Headlight washer system 67
Head restraints 50
Head restraints, front 54
Head-up Display 90
Head-up Display, care 207
Head-up display, M view 91
Head-up display, standard
view 90
Ignition off 62
Ignition on 62
front-seat passenger airbags,
automatic deactivation 100
Front-seat passenger airbags,
indicator lamp 100
Fuel 170
Fuel consumption, current 82
Fuel consumption, refer to
Average fuel consump‐
tion 87
Indication of a flat tire 102
Indicator and alarm lamps,
see Check Control 77
Indicator lamp, see Check
Control 77
Individual air distribution 136
Individual settings, refer to M
Drive 114
Fuel filler flap 168
Fuel gauge 80
Individual settings, refer to
Personal Profile 35
Fuel lid 168
Fuel quality 170
Fuel recommendation 170
Heavy cargo, stowing 161
Height, vehicle 210
High-beam Assistant 95
Inflation pressure, tires 172
Info display, refer to On-
Board computer 86
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Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐
tor TPM 102
Instrument cluster 76
Instrument cluster, electronic
displays 76
Instrument lighting 96
Integrated key 34
Integrated Owner's Manual in
the vehicle 30
Intelligent Emergency Re‐
quest 198
Intelligent Safety 104
Intensity, AUTO pro‐
gram 135
Interior equipment 139
Interior lights 96
Interior lights during unlock‐
ing 37
Low beams, automatic, refer
to High-beam Assistant 95
Lower back support 52
Low Speed Assistant 71
Luggage rack, see Roof-
mounted luggage rack 162
Lumbar support 52
L
Lamp replacement 190
Lamp replacement, front 191
Lamp replacement, rear 193
Lane departure warning 110
Lane margin, warning 110
Language on Control Dis‐
play 89
Lashing eyes, securing
cargo 161
LATCH child restraint sys‐
tem 60
Launch Control 73
Leather, care 206
LED light, bulb replace‐
ment 192
LEDs, light-emitting di‐
odes 191
Length, vehicle 210
Letters and numbers, enter‐
ing 25
Light alloy wheels, care 206
Light control 94
M
Maintenance 188
Maintenance require‐
ments 188
Maintenance, service require‐
ments 83
Maintenance system,
BMW 188
Make-up mirror 143
Malfunction displays, see
Check Control 77
Manual air distribution 136
Manual air flow 136
Manual operation, door
lock 39
Interior lights with the vehicle
locked 38
Interior motion sensor 45
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐
matic dimming feature 56
Interior rearview mirror, com‐
pass 141
Light-emitting diodes,
LEDs 191
Manual operation, exterior
mirrors 56
Internet page 6
Interval display, service re‐
quirements 83
Lighter 143
Lighting 93
Manual operation, fuel filler
flap 168
Interval mode 68
Lights 93
Lights and bulbs 190
Light switch 93
Manual operation, Park Dis‐
tance Control PDC 123
Manual operation, rearview
camera 125
J
Load 161
Jacking points for the vehicle
jack 195
Loading 160
Lock, door 39
Manual operation, Side
View 128
Jump-starting 199
Locking/unlocking via door
lock 39
Manual operation, Top
View 129
Locking/unlocking with re‐
mote control 37
Manual transmission 70
Marking on approved
tires 176
Master key, refer to Remote
control 34
Maximum cooling 135
Maximum speed, display 85
Maximum speed, winter
tires 177
K
Key/remote control 34
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort
Access 41
Key Memory, refer to Per‐
sonal Profile 35
Locking, automatic 44
Locking, settings 43
Locking via trunk lid 40
Lock, power window 47
Locks, doors, and win‐
dows 61
Knee airbag 99
Low beams 93
M carbon ceramic brake 154
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M Compound brake 154
M differential, active 117
MDM, M Dynamic Mode 116
M double-clutch transmis‐
sion 70
Neutral cleaner, see wheel
cleaner 206
New wheels and tires 176
Nylon rope for tow-starting/
towing 202
Outside air, refer to Auto‐
matic recirculated-air con‐
trol 136
Overheating of engine, refer
to Coolant temperature 81
M Drive 114
M Driving Dynamics Con‐
trol 74
O
P
M Dynamic Mode MDM 116
Measure, units of 90
Medical kit 199
Memory, seat, mirror 54
Menu EfficientDynamics 83
Menu in instrument clus‐
ter 86
Menus, operating, iDrive 18
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐
ing concept 20
Messages, see Check Con‐
trol 77
OBD Onboard Diagnosis 189
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐
agnosis 189
Obstacle marking, rearview
camera 126
Octane rating, refer to Rec‐
ommended fuel grade 170
Odometer 81
Office, see user's manual for
Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Oil 183
Oil, adding 184
Oil additives 185
Oil change 185
Oil change interval, service
requirements 83
Paint, vehicle 205
Parallel parking assistant 130
Park Distance Control
PDC 122
Parked-car ventilation 137
Parked vehicle, condensa‐
tion 158
Parking aid, refer to PDC 122
Parking assistant 130
Parking brake 66
Parking lights 93
Parts and accessories 7
Passenger side mirror, tilting
downward 56
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐
era 126
Microfilter 137
Minimum tread, tires 175
Mirror 55
Mirror memory 54
Mobile communication devi‐
ces in the vehicle 157
Mobility System 177
Modifications, technical, refer
to Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 191
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐
play 18
PDC Park Distance Con‐
trol 122
Oil filler neck 184
Oil types, alternative 185
Oil types, approved 185
Old batteries, disposal 196
On-board computer 86
Onboard monitor, refer to
Control Display 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 190
Opening/closing via door
lock 39
Pedestrian warning with city
braking function 107
Personal Profile 35
Personal Profile, exporting
profiles 36
Personal Profile, importing
profiles 37
Pinch protection system,
glass sunroof 48
Mounting of child restraint
systems 58
M technology 154
Multifunction steering wheel,
buttons 14
M view, Head-up display 91
Opening and closing 34
Opening and closing, without
remote control 39
Pinch protection system, win‐
dows 46
Plastic, care 206
Opening and closing, with re‐
mote control 37
Opening the trunk lid with no-
touch activation 42
Operating concept, iDrive 18
Optional equipment, standard
equipment 6
Power failure 196
Power sunroof, glass 47
Power windows 46
Pressure, tire air pres‐
sure 172
Preventing Auto Start
Stop 65
N
Navigation, see user's manual
for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Neck restraints, front, refer to
Head restraints 54
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Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐
file 35
Programmable memory but‐
tons, iDrive 24
RES button, see Cruise con‐
trol 120
Reserve warning, refer to
Range 82
Seat heating, rear 53
Seating position for chil‐
dren 58
Seats 50
Protective function, glass
sunroof 48
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 102
Selection list in instrument
cluster 86
Protective function, win‐
dows 46
Push-and-turn switch, refer to
Controller 18, 19
Retaining straps, securing
cargo 161
Selector lever 71
Selector lever position 71
Sensors, care 207
Sequential mode 71
Service and warranty 8
Service requirements, Condi‐
tion Based Service
CBS 188
Retreaded tires 176
Roadside parking lights 94
Roller sunblinds 47
RON recommended fuel
grade 170
R
Radiator fluid 186
Roofliner 17
Radio-operated key, refer to
Remote control 34
Radio ready state 62
Radio, see user's manual for
Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 68
Roof load capacity 211
Roof-mounted luggage
rack 162
Rope for tow-starting/
towing 202
Service requirements, dis‐
play 83
Services, ConnectedDrive
Servotronic 118
SET button, see Cruise con‐
trol 120
Settings, locking/unlock‐
ing 43
Rubber components,
care 206
Rear lights 195
Rear socket 144
Rear turn signal, bulb replace‐
ment 193
Settings, M Drive 114
Settings on Control Dis‐
play 89
S
Safe braking 157
Rearview camera 124
Rearview mirror 55
Rear window defroster 136
Recirculated-air filter 137
Recirculated-air mode 136
Recommended fuel
grade 170
Safety 7
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐
ror 54
Shift point indicator 92
Side airbags 98
Safety belt reminder for driv‐
er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat 54
Safety belts 53
Side View 127
Safety belts, care 207
Safety switch, windows 47
Safety systems, airbags 98
Saving fuel 163
Signaling, horn 14
Signals when unlocking 44
Sitting safely 50
Recommended tire
brands 176
Size 210
Refueling 168
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐
play 18
Screwdriver, see Onboard ve‐
hicle tool kit 190
Screw thread, see screw
thread for tow fitting, screw
thread for tow fitting 203
Sealant 177
Seat and mirror memory 54
Seat belts, refer to Safety
belts 53
Slide/tilt glass roof 47
Smallest turning radius 210
Snow chains 180
Socket 143
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐
nostics 189
SOS button 198
Spare fuse 196
Specified engine oil
types 185
Speed, average 87
Remaining range 82
Remote control/key 34
Remote control, malfunc‐
tion 38
Remote control, univer‐
sal 139
Replacement fuse 196
Replacing parts 190
Replacing wheels/tires 176
Reporting safety defects 9
Seat heating, front 52
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Speed limit detection, on-
board computer 88
Speed limiter, display 85
Speed Limit Information 85
Speed warning 88
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐
tor 101
Transmission, manual trans‐
mission 70
Transporting children
safely 58
T
Tachometer 80
Tail lights 193
Technical changes, refer to
Safety 7
Split screen 23
Sport displays, torque dis‐
play, performance dis‐
play 88
Stability control systems 114
Standard view, head-up dis‐
play 90
Start/stop, automatic func‐
tion 64
Start/Stop button 62
Start function during malfunc‐
tion 35
Technical data 210
Technology, BMW M 154
Telephone, see user's manual
for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Temperature, automatic cli‐
mate control 135
Temperature display for ex‐
ternal temperature 81
Temperature, engine oil 80
Terminal, starting aid 200
Text message, supplemen‐
tary 79
Tread, tires 175
Trip computer 88
Triple turn signal activa‐
tion 67
Trip odometer 81
Truck for tow-starting/
towing 201
Trunk lid closing 40
Trunk lid, emergency unlock‐
ing 41
Trunk lid, hotel function 41
Trunk lid opening 40
Trunk lid, opening with no-
touch activation 42
Trunk lid via remote con‐
trol 38
Starting the engine 63
Status control display,
tires 102
Theft alarm system, refer to
Alarm system 44
Through-loading system 145
Tilt alarm sensor 45
Time of arrival 87
Status information, iDrive 23
Status of Owner's Manual 7
Steering assistance 118
Steering wheel, adjusting 57
Steering wheel heating 57
Stopping the engine 63
Storage compartments 147
Storage compartments, loca‐
tions 147
Turning circle 210
Turning circle lines, rearview
camera 126
Tire damage 175
Tire identification marks 173
Tire inflation pressure 172
Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 101
Turn signals, operation 67
U
Storage, tires 177
Tires, changing 176
Tire sealant 177
Tires, everything on wheels
and tires 172
Unintentional alarm 45
Units of measure 90
Universal remote control 139
Unlocking/locking via door
lock 39
Storing the vehicle 207
Suitable engine oils 185
Summer tires, tread 175
Sun visor 143
Tire tread 175
Supplementary text mes‐
sage 79
Surround View 124
Switch-on times, parked-car
ventilation 138
Tone, see user's manual for
Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Tool 190
Unlocking/locking with re‐
mote control 37
Unlocking, settings 43
Updates made after the edito‐
rial deadline 7
Top View 128
Switch, refer to Cockpit 14
Symbols 6
Total vehicle weight 211
Touchpad 21
Upholstery care 206
USB interface 144
Symbols in the status field 23
System states of dynamic
driving 83
Tow fitting 202
Towing 201
Tow lug, see Tow fitting 202
Tow-starting 201
V
Vanity mirror 143
Tow truck 201
Vehicle battery 195
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