2019-2024 BMW 1 Series 4 Door MOBILITY User Manual
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Saving fuel  
DRIVING HINTS  
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Refuelling  
MOBILITY  
Refuelling  
Vehicle equipment  
Fuel tank cap  
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐  
cific and optional equipment available for the  
model series. It may therefore describe equip‐  
ment and functions which are not installed in  
your vehicle, for example on account of the spe‐  
cial equipment selected or the country specifica‐  
tion. This also applies to safety-relevant func‐  
tions and systems. Please comply with the  
relevant laws and regulations when using the  
corresponding functions and systems.  
Opening  
1. To open the fuel tank filler flap, push on the  
upper edge, arrow. The fuel tank filler flap  
opens.  
General  
Before refuelling, observe the notes on fuel qual‐  
ity, see page 278.  
2. Turn the fuel tank cap anticlockwise.  
On vehicles with diesel engines, the fuel filler  
neck is designed for refuelling at diesel pumps.  
Safety note  
NOTE  
If the range drops below 50 km, 30 miles, the  
engine may no longer be supplied with suffi‐  
cient fuel. Engine function is no longer ensured.  
There is a risk of material damage. Refuel in  
good time.  
3. Place the fuel tank cap in the holder on the  
fuel filler flap.  
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Refuelling  
MOBILITY  
Closing  
Safety note  
WARNING  
NOTE  
The retaining strap of the fuel tank cap may be‐  
come trapped and crushed when turning the  
cap to close it. It will then not be possible to  
close the cap properly. Fuel or fuel vapours can  
leak out. There is a risk of injury or material  
damage. Make sure that the retaining strap  
does not get trapped and crushed when clos‐  
ing the cap.  
Fuels are poisonous and aggressive substan‐  
ces. Overfilling the fuel tank can damage the  
fuel system. If fuel comes into contact with  
paintwork, it can damage it. The environment is  
polluted. There is a risk of material damage.  
Avoid overfilling.  
1. Fit the fuel filler cap and turn clockwise until it  
is clearly heard to click into place.  
2. Press on the fuel tank filler flap until it en‐  
gages.  
Emergency release  
In certain situations, it may be necessary to un‐  
lock the fuel tank filler flap manually, for example  
if there is an electrical fault.  
Have the fuel tank filler flap unlocked by a Serv‐  
ice Partner of the manufacturer or another quali‐  
fied Service Partner or a specialist workshop.  
Notes when refuelling  
General  
When refuelling, insert the filler nozzle fully into  
the filler neck. Lifting the filler nozzle during refu‐  
elling results in the following:  
▷ The supply of fuel is stopped too soon.  
▷ Fuel vapour recovery is less effective.  
The fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle cuts out  
for the first time.  
Please comply with the safety regulations dis‐  
played at filling stations.  
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Fuel  
The engine has knock control. This means that  
different petrol grades can be used.  
Vehicle equipment  
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐  
cific and optional equipment available for the  
model series. It may therefore describe equip‐  
ment and functions which are not installed in  
your vehicle, for example on account of the spe‐  
cial equipment selected or the country specifica‐  
tion. This also applies to safety-relevant func‐  
tions and systems. Please comply with the  
relevant laws and regulations when using the  
corresponding functions and systems.  
Safety notes  
NOTE  
The fuel system and engine can be damaged  
by the wrong fuel, even in small quantities, and  
by the wrong fuel additives. In addition, the cat‐  
alytic converter will be permanently damaged.  
There is a risk of material damage. For petrol  
engines, do not refuel with or add the following:  
▷ Leaded petrol.  
Fuel quality  
▷ Metallic additives, for example manganese  
or iron.  
After filling with the wrong fuel, do not press  
the start/stop button. Contact a Service Partner  
of the manufacturer or another qualified Service  
Partner or a specialist workshop.  
General  
Depending on the region, many filling stations  
sell fuel that is adapted to winter or summer con‐  
ditions. Fuel that is sold in winter helps with cold  
starting, for example.  
NOTE  
Petrol  
Incorrect fuels can damage the fuel system and  
engine. There is a risk of material damage. Do  
not refuel with fuel with a higher ethanol con‐  
tent than recommended. Do not refuel with fuel  
containing methanol, for example M5 to M100.  
General  
For optimal fuel consumption, the petrol should  
be sulphur-free or have a low sulphur content.  
Fuels labelled on the pump as containing metal  
must not be used.  
You can fill up with fuels with a maximum ethanol  
content of 25 %, for example E10 or E25.  
NOTE  
Fuel below the specified minimum quality can  
adversely affect engine function or lead to en‐  
gine damage. There is a risk of material dam‐  
age. Do not refuel below the specified mini‐  
mum quality.  
Petrol grade  
The engine is designed to run on petrol as per  
DIN EN 228.  
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Super, RON 95.  
M Performance model:  
Super Plus with RON 98.  
Use this fuel to achieve the rated performance  
and consumption figures.  
Minimum grade  
Unleaded petrol, RON 91.  
Minimum grade  
Diesel with up to 10 % biodiesel (B10).  
Diesel  
Safety note  
Paraffinic diesel fuel as per EN 15940.  
NOTE  
The fuel system and engine can be damaged  
by the wrong fuel, even in small quantities, and  
by the wrong fuel additives. There is a risk of  
material damage.  
Note the following with diesel engines:  
▷ Do not fill up with pure methyl ester.  
▷ Do not fill up with petrol.  
▷ The vehicle manufacturer recommends  
only using diesel additives that have been  
classified as suitable.  
BMW Diesel with  
BluePerformance  
After filling with the wrong fuel, do not press  
the Start/Stop button. Contact a Service Part‐  
ner of the manufacturer or another qualified  
Service Partner or a specialist workshop.  
Principle  
BMW Diesel with BluePerformance reduces ni‐  
trous oxides in the diesel exhaust by injecting the  
reduction agent AdBlue into the exhaust stream.  
In the catalytic converter, this produces a chemi‐  
cal reaction that minimises the nitrous oxides.  
Diesel quality  
The engine is designed to run on diesel fuel as  
per DIN EN 590 and ASTM D975.  
General  
Diesel with up to 7 % biodiesel (B7).  
The vehicle has a tank which has to be topped  
up.  
To be able to establish drive-ready state in the  
usual way, sufficient reduction agent must be  
present.  
Reduction agent can be topped up at any time.  
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AdBlue reduction agents is a registered trade‐  
mark of the Verband der Automobilindustrie e. V.  
(VDA).  
restore drive-ready state after stopping the en‐  
gine.  
A yellow warning lamp is illumina‐  
ted in the instrument cluster: fill‐  
ing level too low. Remaining range  
is shown in instrument cluster.  
Reduction agent is available at many service sta‐  
tions.  
Preferably add reduction agent at a pump dis‐  
penser, see page 281.  
Top up with at least 5 litres, ap‐  
prox. 1.3 gal of reducing agent immediately.  
AdBlue at low temperatures  
Due to its physical properties, it is possible that  
reduction agent has to be topped up more fre‐  
quently at temperatures below -5 ℃/+23 ℉.  
AdBlue on the minimum level  
Tank for reducing agent is empty.  
Immediately replenish with at  
At temperatures below -11 ℃/+12 ℉, it might  
only be possible to measure and display the fill  
level after a short journey. The range displayed  
may reduce significantly.  
least 10 litres, approx. 2.7 gal of  
reducing agent. Engine continues  
to run, as long as it is not stopped  
and all other operating conditions are met, for ex‐  
ample, enough fuel.  
At low temperatures, only top up with reduction  
agent directly before starting the trip.  
System fault  
If there is a system fault, a Check Control mes‐  
sage is displayed.  
Display on the control display  
Displaying range and top-up  
quantity  
The range up to the latest possible top-up time  
and the accurate top-up quantity are shown on  
the control display.  
Visit the nearest Service Partner of the manufac‐  
turer or another qualified Service Partner or a  
specialist workshop.  
AdBlue topping up  
BMW recommends having the reduction agent  
replenished by a Service Partner as part of a reg‐  
ular maintenance schedule.  
Via iDrive:  
1. "My Vehicle"  
2. "Vehicle status"  
3. "AdBlue"  
If you keep to this maintenance schedule, a sin‐  
gle top-up is generally required between the  
maintenance appointments.  
If the filling level is too low, Check Control mes‐  
sage is displayed.  
Under certain circumstances, for example due to  
particularly dynamic driving style or operating the  
vehicle with a trailer, topping up between mainte‐  
nance appointments more than once may be  
necessary.  
Displays in the instrument  
cluster  
Reserve level indicator  
As soon as the reserve level indicator is shown in  
the instrument cluster, have the reduction agent  
topped up, to prevent drive-ready state from no  
longer being able to be established.  
The reserve level indicator in the instrument  
cluster notifies you if there is a low level of reduc‐  
ing agent in the tank.  
Do not run down the reducing agent tank until it  
is completely empty, as it will not be possible to  
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Preferably use the special bottle recommended  
by BMW. With this bottle and its special adapter,  
reduction agent can be topped up conveniently.  
Topping up AdBlue yourself  
Safety notes  
Top up quantity  
When the reserve level indicator starts, top up at  
least 5 litres, approx. 1.3 gal.  
WARNING  
When the reduction agent container is opened,  
small quantities of ammonia vapours can  
emerge. Ammonia vapours have a pungent  
smell and irritate the skin, mucous membranes  
and eyes. There is a risk of injury. Do not inhale  
ammonia vapours. Do not allow reduction agent  
to come into contact with clothing, skin or eyes,  
and do not swallow it. Keep children away from  
reduction agents.  
Indicating top-up quantity  
Precise top-up quantity is shown on Control Dis‐  
play.  
Via iDrive:  
1. "My Vehicle"  
2. "Vehicle status"  
3. "AdBlue"  
WARNING  
Reduction agent tank  
Service products, for example oils, greases,  
coolants and fuels, can contain substances that  
are harmful to health. There is a risk of injury or  
even death. Please comply with the instructions  
on the containers. Do not allow service prod‐  
ucts to come into contact with clothing, skin or  
eyes. Do not pour service products into other  
bottles. Keep service products out of the reach  
of children.  
The fuel tank cap for the reduction agent is loca‐  
ted next to the fuel tank cap for the fuel tank.  
NOTE  
The constituents of reduction agent are highly  
aggressive. There is a risk of material damage.  
Avoid contact of reduction agent with surfaces  
of the vehicle.  
Replenishing reduction agent at the  
pump dispenser  
General  
When refuelling, insert the filler nozzle fully into  
the filler neck. Lifting the filler nozzle during refu‐  
elling results in the following:  
Suitable AdBlue  
AdBlue as per the standard ISO 22241-1  
At many service stations, reduction agent is  
available at a special pump dispenser. Preferably  
add reduction agent at a pump dispenser.  
▷ The supply of fuel is stopped too soon.  
▷ Overflow of reducing agent.  
The tank for the reducing agent is full when the  
filler nozzle cuts out for the first time.  
If no pump dispenser is available, reduction  
agent can be replenished from a container. Re‐  
duction agent is available in various containers.  
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Depending on the filler nozzle, the tank for the  
reducing agent may not be filled completely.  
5. Put fuel tank cap back on and turn clockwise.  
6. Press on the fuel tank filler flap until it en‐  
gages.  
Please comply with the safety regulations dis‐  
played at filling stations.  
Replenishing reduction agent with a  
bottle  
1. Open fuel tank filler flap, see page 276.  
Adding reducing agent  
1. Open fuel tank filler flap, see page 276.  
2. Turn the reduction agent tank cap anticlock‐  
wise and remove.  
2. Turn the reduction agent tank cap anticlock‐  
wise and remove.  
3. Place the fuel tank cap in the holder on the  
fuel filler flap.  
3. Place the fuel tank cap in the holder on the  
fuel filler flap.  
4. Attach the bottle and turn clockwise until it  
stops.  
4. Use the pump nozzle to replenish at least the  
recommended top-up quantity, see  
page 281.  
5. Press the bottom of the bottle.  
The tank in the vehicle is filled.  
The tank is full when the filler nozzle cuts out  
for the first time.  
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The tank in the vehicle is filled when the level  
in the bottle does not change any more. It is  
not possible to overfill.  
Safety note  
WARNING  
After filling with an incorrect liquid, the system  
may heat up and catch fire. There is a risk of  
fire and injury. Only fill with liquids that are in‐  
tended for the tank. Do not start the engine af‐  
ter filling with an incorrect liquid.  
After filling reduction agent  
Reserve level indicator  
6. Pull back bottle and unscrew.  
After topping up, the reserve level  
indicator continues to be shown  
with remaining range.  
Drive-ready state can be estab‐  
lished.  
After a journey of several minutes, the reserve  
level indicator goes out.  
AdBlue on the minimum level  
7. Put fuel tank cap back on and turn clockwise.  
After filling up, the display contin‐  
ues to be shown.  
8. Press on the fuel tank filler flap until it en‐  
gages.  
Drive-ready state can only be es‐  
tablished when the display is no  
longer illuminated.  
Filling with an incorrect fluid  
General  
1. Press the start/stop button three times.  
A Check Control message is displayed if the tank  
has been filled with the wrong fluid.  
Display is no longer illuminated after approxi‐  
mately 1 minute.  
If the wrong type of liquid has been added, con‐  
tact a Service Partner of the manufacturer or an‐  
other qualified Service Partner or a specialist  
workshop.  
2. Press the start/stop button and switch on the  
drive-ready state.  
Disposing of bottles  
Dispose of bottles for AdBlue at a Serv‐  
ice Partner of the manufacturer or an‐  
other qualified Service Partner or a spe‐  
cialist workshop or hand them in to an authorised  
collecting point.  
Only dispose of bottles with normal waste if the  
local regulations permit this.  
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Wheels and tyres  
MOBILITY  
Wheels and tyres  
Tyre inflation pressure  
information  
Vehicle equipment  
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐  
cific and optional equipment available for the  
model series. It may therefore describe equip‐  
ment and functions which are not installed in  
your vehicle, for example on account of the spe‐  
cial equipment selected or the country specifica‐  
tion. This also applies to safety-relevant func‐  
tions and systems. Please comply with the  
relevant laws and regulations when using the  
corresponding functions and systems.  
On the door pillar  
The tyre inflation pressure information is shown  
on the door pillar of the driver's door.  
Tyre inflation pressure  
The tyre inflation pressure data is valid for the  
tyre sizes and recommended tyre makes which  
have been rated by the vehicle manufacturer as  
suitable for the vehicle concerned.  
General  
A tyre's condition and inflation pressure influence  
the following:  
▷ Lifetime of the tyre.  
▷ Driving safety.  
If the tyre's speed code cannot be found, then  
the tyre inflation pressure for the corresponding  
tyre size applies.  
▷ Driving comfort.  
▷ Fuel consumption.  
The tyre inflation pressures stated for the re‐  
spective load conditions apply depending on the  
vehicle's actual load condition. Example: for a  
partially loaded vehicle, the optimum tyre inflation  
pressure is the one stated for a partially loaded  
vehicle.  
Safety note  
WARNING  
A tyre with too little or no tyre inflation pressure  
can heat up significantly and sustain damage.  
Handling characteristics, for example steering  
and braking, will be impaired as a result. There  
is a risk of accident. Check the tyre inflation  
pressure regularly and adjust as necessary, for  
example twice a month or before any long jour‐  
ney.  
When the vehicle is partially loaded, the lowest  
possible fuel consumption can be achieved with  
the ECO tyre inflation pressure.  
More information regarding wheels and tyres can  
be obtained from a Service Partner of the manu‐  
facturer or another qualified Service Partner or a  
specialist workshop.  
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For Australia/New Zealand  
Checking using tyre inflation  
pressure inscriptions on the door  
pillar  
WARNING  
The tyre inflation pressure inscriptions on the  
tyre inflation pressure sign on the door pillar only  
relate to cold tyres or tyres at the same tempera‐  
ture as the ambient temperature.  
The inflation pressures on the tyre label are ap‐  
plicable only for tyres explicitly mentioned on  
the label. Inflation pressures for tyres that may  
be covered by the label – by size, speed cate‐  
gory and load rating/load index – but not explic‐  
itly mentioned on the label may be different.  
Please obtain adequate inflation pressures in  
accordance with the tyre manufacturer's speci‐  
fications from your tyre dealer.  
Only check the tyre inflation pressures when the  
tyres are cold, i.e.:  
▷ If the vehicle has been driven a distance of no  
more than 2 km, 1.25 miles.  
▷ If the vehicle has not moved again for at least  
2 hours after a journey.  
Regularly check the tyre inflation pressure of the  
spare wheel in the luggage compartment and  
correct the pressure if necessary.  
On the Control Display  
The current tyre inflation pressure values and the  
specified tyre inflation pressure values for the  
mounted tyres can be displayed on the Control  
Display.  
1. Determine the specified tyre inflation pres‐  
sures for the tyres installed on the vehicle.  
To ensure that they are displayed correctly, the  
tyre sizes must be stored in the system and must  
have been set, see page 294, for the mounted  
tyres.  
2. Check the tyre inflation pressure in all four  
tyres, using a pressure gauge, for example.  
3. Correct the tyre inflation pressure if the cur‐  
rent tyre inflation pressure deviates from the  
specified tyre inflation pressure.  
The current tyre inflation pressure value is shown  
on each tyre.  
4. Check whether all valve caps are screwed  
onto the tyre valves.  
The specified tyre inflation pressure value is lo‐  
cated towards the bottom of the Control Display.  
Checking using the tyre inflation  
pressure information on the Control  
Display  
Checking the tyre inflation  
pressure  
1. "My Vehicle"  
General  
2. "Vehicle status"  
Tyres heat up while driving. The tyre inflation  
pressure increases with the temperature of the  
tyre.  
3.  
"Tyre Pressure Monitor"  
4. Check if the current tyre inflation pressures  
match the specified tyre pressure value.  
Tyres have a natural, uniform loss of tyre inflation  
pressure.  
5. Correct the tyre inflation pressure if the cur‐  
rent tyre inflation pressure deviates from the  
specified tyre inflation pressure.  
Inflating devices can display a pressure that may  
be up to 0.1 bar too low.  
After adjusting the tyre inflation  
pressure  
For runflat indicator RPA:  
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Reinitialise runflat indicator.  
Minimum tread depth  
For Tyre Pressure Monitor TPM:  
The corrected tyre inflation pressures are applied  
automatically. Make sure that the correct tyre  
settings have been made.  
For tyres that cannot be found in the tyre infla‐  
tion pressure information on the Control Display,  
reset the Tyre Pressure Monitor TPM.  
Speed code  
Wear displays are distributed across the tyre cir‐  
cumference and have the legally prescribed min‐  
imum height of 1.6 mm, 0.06 in.  
Designation  
Maximum speed  
Q
R
S
T
H
F
up to 160 km/h, 100 mph  
up to 170 km/h, 106 mph  
up to 180 km/h, 112 mph  
up to 190 km/h, 118 mph  
up to 210 km/h, 131 mph  
up to 240 km/h, 150 mph  
up to 270 km/h, 167 mph  
up to 300 km/h, 186 mph  
The positions of the wear indicators are identi‐  
fied on the tyre's side wall by TWI, Tread Wear  
Indicator.  
Tyre damage  
General  
W
Y
Inspect tyres regularly for damage, the presence  
of foreign bodies and wear.  
Vehicle behaviour that may indicate tyre damage  
or other faults:  
Tyre tread  
▷ Unusual vibrations.  
▷ Unusual tyre or running noises.  
Summer tyres  
The tyre tread depth should not be less than  
3 mm, 0.12 in, otherwise there is a high risk of  
aquaplaning.  
▷ Unusual vehicle response, such as pro‐  
nounced pulling to the left or right.  
Damage can be caused by the following situa‐  
tions, for example:  
▷ Driving over kerbs.  
Winter tyres  
The tyre tread depth should not be less than  
4 mm, 0.16 in, its suitability for winter use is limi‐  
ted.  
▷ Road damage.  
▷ Insufficient tyre inflation pressure.  
▷ Overloading the vehicle.  
▷ Incorrect tyre storage.  
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Safety notes  
Replacement of wheels and  
tyres  
WARNING  
If the tyres are damaged, the tyre inflation pres‐  
sure may be reduced, which in turn could  
cause you to lose control of the vehicle. There  
is a risk of accident. If you suspect tyre damage  
while you are driving, immediately reduce  
speed and bring the vehicle to a stop. Have the  
wheels and tyres checked. To do so, carefully  
drive to a Service Partner of the manufacturer  
or another qualified Service Partner or a spe‐  
cialist workshop. If necessary, have the vehicle  
towed or transported there. Do not repair dam‐  
aged tyres. Have them replaced.  
Fitting and balancing  
Have the wheel fitted and balanced by a Service  
Partner of the manufacturer or another qualified  
Service Partner or a specialist workshop.  
Wheel/tyre combination  
General  
Information on the correct wheel/tyre combina‐  
tion and rim designs for the vehicle can be ob‐  
tained from a Service Partner of the manufac‐  
turer or another qualified Service Partner or a  
specialist workshop.  
WARNING  
Safety notes  
Tyres can become damaged by running over  
obstacles, for example kerbs or road damage,  
at high speed. Larger wheels have a smaller  
tyre cross-section. The smaller the tyre cross-  
section, the higher the risk of tyre damage.  
There is a risk of accident and material dam‐  
age. If possible, drive around obstacles or drive  
over them slowly and carefully.  
WARNING  
Wheels and tyres that are not suitable for the  
vehicle can damage parts of the vehicle. For ex‐  
ample they could come into contact with the  
bodywork on account of their dimensional tol‐  
erances, despite having the same nominal size.  
There is a risk of accident. The manufacturer of  
the vehicle recommends using wheels and  
tyres that have been rated as suitable for the  
vehicle concerned.  
Age of tyres  
Recommendation  
Irrespective of the tyre tread depth, change tyres  
after 6 years at the latest.  
WARNING  
Incorrect wheel and tyre combinations impair  
the vehicle's driving characteristics and inter‐  
fere with the proper functioning of various sys‐  
tems, such as the Anti-lock Brake System ABS  
or Dynamic Stability Control DSC. There is a  
risk of accident. To maintain good vehicle han‐  
dling, always fit tyres of the same make and  
tread pattern to all wheels. The manufacturer of  
the vehicle recommends using wheels and  
tyres that have been rated as suitable for the  
vehicle concerned. After a tyre has been dam‐  
Date of manufacture  
The date of manufacture of the tyre is indicated  
on the tyre sidewall.  
Designation  
Date of manufacture  
DOT … 3820  
38th week of 2020  
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aged, refit the same wheel/tyre combination as  
the original.  
summer tyres, they do not normally match the  
performance of winter tyres.  
Maximum speed of winter tyres  
Recommended makes of tyre  
If the vehicle is capable of maximum speeds  
higher than the speed permitted for the winter  
tyres, an information label stating the maximum  
permitted speed for the tyres fitted must be dis‐  
played in the driver's field of view. The label is  
available from a Service Partner of the manufac‐  
turer or another qualified Service Partner or a  
specialist workshop.  
If winter tyres are fitted, observe and do not ex‐  
ceed the respectively permitted maximum  
speed.  
Certain makes of tyre are recommended by the  
manufacturer of the vehicle for each tyre size.  
The tyre brands can be identified by a star on the  
side wall of the tyre.  
Replacing run-flat tyres  
When changing from run-flat tyres to standard  
tyres, make sure that a spare wheel or a flat tyre  
kit is available in the vehicle. Additional informa‐  
tion is available from a Service Partner of the  
manufacturer or another qualified Service Partner  
or a specialist workshop.  
New tyres  
Due to the manufacturing process, new tyres do  
not achieve their full road grip immediately.  
Drive moderately for the first 300 km, 200 miles.  
Rotating wheels between axles  
Retreaded tyres  
Depending on the individual operating condi‐  
tions, the tyre tread wears differently on the front  
and rear wheels. To achieve even wear, the tyres  
can be swapped over in pairs between the axles.  
Additional information is available from a Service  
Partner of the manufacturer or another qualified  
Service Partner or a specialist workshop. After  
swapping over, check the tyre inflation pressure  
and adjust if necessary.  
WARNING  
Retreaded tyres may have different tyre car‐  
casses. Their durability may be reduced due to  
their advanced age. There is a risk of accident.  
Do not use retreaded tyres.  
The vehicle manufacturer advises against the  
use of retreaded tyres.  
Storing tyres  
Winter tyres  
General  
Winter tyres are recommended if driving in winter  
conditions.  
Tyre inflation pressure  
Do not exceed the maximum tyre inflation pres‐  
sure indicated on the tyre's side wall.  
Tyre storage  
▷ Store wheels and tyres in a cool, dry and dark  
place when not in use.  
Although tyres known as all-season tyres with an  
M+S label have better winter characteristics than  
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▷ Protect the tyres against contamination from  
oil, grease and solvents.  
sary steering corrections as carefully as possi‐  
ble.  
▷ Do not leave tyres in plastic bags.  
▷ Remove dirt from the wheels or tyres.  
Label  
Run-flat tyres  
Principle  
In the event of a complete loss of tyre inflation  
pressure, run-flat tyres enable you to continue  
driving, with certain restrictions.  
General  
The tyres are identified on the tyre's side wall by  
RSC Runflat System Component.  
The wheels are fitted with tyres which are self-  
supporting to a limited degree. They may also  
have special rims.  
The reinforced side wall means that the tyre  
keeps the vehicle mobile to a degree even if tyre  
inflation pressure has been lost.  
Remedying flat tyres  
Safety measures  
▷ Park the vehicle on a firm surface and as far  
away from moving traffic as possible.  
Observe the notes on continuing to drive with a  
flat tyre.  
▷ Switch on the hazard warning lights.  
Safety notes  
▷ Apply the parking brake to prevent the vehi‐  
cle rolling away.  
WARNING  
▷ Engage the steering wheel lock with the  
wheels in the straight-ahead position.  
A run-flat tyre with too little or no tyre inflation  
pressure will change the vehicle's handling  
characteristics, for example there may be re‐  
duced directional stability when braking, longer  
stopping distances and different self-steering  
characteristics. There is a risk of accident. Drive  
with care and do not exceed a speed of  
80 km/h, 50 mph.  
▷ Have all vehicle occupants get out of the ve‐  
hicle and guide them out of the danger area,  
for example behind the crash barrier.  
▷ Set up the warning triangle an appropriate  
distance away.  
Mobility System  
WARNING  
Principle  
With the Mobility System, minor tyre damage  
can be quickly sealed, to allow you to drive on.  
For this purpose, liquid sealant is pumped into  
Continuing to drive with a flat tyre can result in  
heavy trailers starting to slalom. There is a risk  
of accident or material damage. When driving  
with a trailer and a flat tyre, do not exceed the  
speed of 60 km/h, 35 mph. If the trailer starts to  
snake, brake immediately and make the neces‐  
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the tyres which encloses the damage from the  
inside when it hardens.  
▷ In the storage compartment under the lug‐  
gage compartment floor.  
General  
▷ Please observe the notes on the application  
of the Mobility System which are on the com‐  
pressor and the sealant container.  
▷ Applying the Mobility System can be ineffec‐  
tive for tyre damage larger than approximately  
4 mm.  
▷ Contact a Service Partner of the manufac‐  
turer or another qualified Service Partner or a  
specialist workshop if you are unable to put  
the tyre back in operation.  
Sealant container  
▷ Foreign bodies that have penetrated the tyre  
should remain inside the tyre. Only remove  
foreign objects if they are visibly protruding  
from the tyre.  
▷ Remove the speed limit sticker from the seal‐  
ant container and attach to the steering  
wheel.  
▷ Using sealants can damage the TPM wheel  
electronics. In this case, have the electronics  
replaced at the next opportunity.  
▷ Sealant container, arrow 1.  
▷ Filler hose, arrow 2.  
Note the use-by date on the sealant container.  
▷ The compressor can be used to check the  
tyre inflation pressure.  
Compressor  
Overview  
Storage  
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the Mo‐  
bility System is located:  
▷ In the luggage compartment behind the left  
side trim.  
1
2
3
4
5
Unlocking sealant container  
Sealant container holder  
Tyre inflation pressure indicator  
Reduce tyre inflation pressure button  
On/Off button  
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Filling  
1. Shake the sealant container.  
6
7
8
Compressor  
Plug/cable for socket  
Connecting hose  
Safety measures  
▷ Park the vehicle on a firm surface and as far  
away from moving traffic as possible.  
▷ Switch on the hazard warning lights.  
▷ Apply the parking brake to prevent the vehi‐  
cle rolling away.  
2. Pull filler hose completely from the cover of  
the sealant container. Do not kink the hose.  
▷ Engage the steering wheel lock with the  
wheels in the straight-ahead position.  
▷ Have all vehicle occupants get out of the ve‐  
hicle and guide them out of the danger area,  
for example behind the crash barrier.  
▷ Set up the warning triangle an appropriate  
distance away.  
Filling with sealing compound  
Safety notes  
3. Push the sealant container into the bracket  
on the compressor housing, until it audibly  
engages.  
DANGER  
A blocked exhaust pipe or inadequate ventila‐  
tion can allow harmful exhaust fumes to enter  
the vehicle. The exhaust fumes contain pollu‐  
tants which are colourless and odourless. In en‐  
closed spaces, exhaust fumes can also build up  
outside the vehicle. There is a risk of death.  
Keep the exhaust pipe clear and ensure suffi‐  
cient ventilation.  
NOTE  
The compressor can overheat if operated for  
too long. There is a risk of material damage. Do  
not let the compressor run for longer than  
10 minutes.  
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4. Screw the filler hose of the sealant container  
onto the tyre valve of the faulty wheel.  
Checking and adjusting the tyre  
inflation pressure  
Checking  
1. Switch off compressor.  
2. Read off the tyre inflation pressure as shown  
on the tyre pressure indicator.  
To be able to continue the journey, a tyre infla‐  
tion pressure of at least 2 bar must be reached.  
Removing and storing the sealant  
container  
1. Unscrew the filler hose of the sealant con‐  
tainer from the tyre valve.  
5. Insert the plug into the socket in the vehicle  
interior while the compressor is switched off.  
2. Press the red unlocking device.  
3. Remove the sealant container from the com‐  
pressor.  
4. Pack and store the sealant container to avoid  
soiling the boot.  
Minimum tyre inflation pressure is  
not reached  
1. Unplug the connector from the socket in the  
vehicle interior.  
6. Switch on the compressor with standby state  
switched on or the engine running.  
2. Drive forwards and backwards by 10 m,  
400 inches, to distribute the sealant in the  
tyre.  
3. Screw the connecting hose of the compres‐  
sor directly onto the tyre valve.  
Let the compressor run for approximately 10 mi‐  
nutes to fill the sealing compound and achieve a  
tyre inflation pressure of approximately 2.0 bar.  
The tyre inflation pressure may rise to approxi‐  
mately 5 bar during the filling process of the  
sealing compound. Do not switch off the com‐  
pressor during this step.  
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4. Insert the plug into the socket in the vehicle  
interior.  
Adjusting  
1. Stop in a suitable area.  
2. Screw the connecting hose of the compres‐  
sor directly onto the tyre valve.  
5. Switch on the compressor with standby state  
switched on or the engine running.  
If the tyre inflation pressure of at least 2 bar is  
not reached, contact a Service Partner of the  
manufacturer or a qualified Service Partner or  
a specialist workshop.  
3. Insert the plug into the socket in the vehicle  
interior.  
If the tyre inflation pressure of at least 2 bar is  
reached, see Minimum tyre inflation pressure  
is reached.  
6. Unscrew the connecting hose of the com‐  
pressor from the tyre valve.  
7. Unplug the connector from the socket in the  
vehicle interior.  
8. Store Mobility System in the vehicle.  
4. Correct tyre inflation pressure to at least  
2.0 bar.  
Minimum tyre inflation pressure is  
reached  
1. Unscrew the connecting hose of the com‐  
pressor from the tyre valve.  
▷ To increase tyre inflation pressure: switch  
on the compressor with standby state  
switched on or the engine running.  
▷ To reduce tyre inflation pressure: press  
the button on the compressor.  
2. Unplug the connector from the socket in the  
vehicle interior.  
5. Unscrew the connecting hose of the com‐  
pressor from the tyre valve.  
3. Store Mobility System in the vehicle.  
6. Unplug the connector from the socket in the  
vehicle interior.  
4. Immediately drive for approximately  
10 km/5 mi to evenly distribute the sealing  
compound in the tyre.  
7. Store Mobility System in the vehicle.  
Do not exceed a speed of 80 km/h/50 mph.  
Resuming with journey  
Do not exceed maximum permitted speed of  
80 km/h, 50 mph.  
If possible, do not drive slower than  
20 km/h/12 mph.  
Reinitialise the runflat indicator RPA, see  
page 301.  
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Reset the Tyre Pressure Monitor TPM, see  
page 294.  
Use  
Snow chains may only be used in pairs on the  
front wheels with tyres of the following sizes:  
Have the punctured tyre and the sealant con‐  
tainer of the Mobility System replaced as soon as  
possible.  
▷ 195/60 R 16.  
▷ 195/55 R 17.  
▷ 205/45 R 18.  
Snow chains  
Safety notes  
WARNING  
Observe the snow chain manufacturer's instruc‐  
tions.  
Do not initialise the runflat indicator RPA with  
snow chains fitted, as it may give incorrect read‐  
ings.  
Do not reset the Tyre Pressure Monitor TPM  
with snow chains fitted, as it may give incorrect  
readings.  
If snow chains are fitted to unsuitable tyres, the  
snow chains can come into contact with parts  
of the vehicle. There is a risk of accident or ma‐  
terial damage. Only fit snow chains on tyres  
which have been approved by the manufacturer  
as being suitable for snow chains.  
When driving with snow chains fitted, activate  
Dynamic Traction Control DTC briefly as re‐  
quired in order to optimise traction.  
Maximum speed with snow  
chains  
WARNING  
When snow chains are fitted, do not exceed  
50 km/h, 30 mph.  
Insufficiently tensioned snow chains can dam‐  
age tyres and vehicle components. There is a  
risk of accident or material damage. Ensure that  
snow chains are always adequately tensioned.  
Re-tension them if necessary in accordance  
with the snow chain manufacturer's instruc‐  
tions.  
Tyre Pressure Monitor  
TPM  
Principle  
Fine-link snow chains  
The system monitors the tyre inflation pressure  
in the four tyres installed on the vehicle. The sys‐  
tem warns if the tyre inflation pressure in one or  
more tyres has dropped.  
The vehicle manufacturer recommends using  
fine-link snow chains. Certain fine-link snow  
chains have been tested, found safe for use in  
traffic and rated as suitable by the manufacturer  
of the vehicle.  
General  
Sensors in the tyre valves measure the tyre infla‐  
tion pressure and tyre temperature.  
Information regarding suitable snow chains is  
available from a Service Partner of the manufac‐  
turer or another qualified Service Partner or a  
specialist workshop.  
The system detects the fitted tyres automati‐  
cally. The system shows the preset specified  
pressures on the Control Display and compares  
them to the current tyre inflation pressures.  
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If the vehicle is fitted with tyres which are not lis‐  
ted in the tyre inflation pressure information on  
the vehicle, for example tyres with special appro‐  
val, the system must be actively reset, see  
page 284. The current tyre inflation pressures  
are then accepted as the specified values.  
▷ After changing the tyre setting.  
▷ In the case of tyres with special approval:  
▷ After every tyre or wheel change, a reset  
must be carried out when the tyre inflation  
pressures are correct.  
▷ A reset must be carried out after the tyre  
inflation pressure has been adjusted to a  
new value.  
When operating the system, please also comply  
with the other information and notes in the Tyre  
inflation pressure chapter, see page 284.  
▷ Wheels with TPM wheel electronics.  
Safety note  
Tyre settings  
WARNING  
General  
The display showing the specified tyre inflation  
pressures does not replace the tyre inflation  
pressure information on the vehicle. If incorrect  
data has been entered into the tyre settings,  
the specified tyre inflation pressures will also be  
incorrect. As a result, reliable signalling of a loss  
of tyre inflation pressure can no longer be guar‐  
anteed. There is a risk of injury and material  
damage. Make sure that the tyre sizes of the  
fitted tyres are displayed correctly and that they  
match the specifications on the tyres and in the  
tyre inflation pressure information.  
If the system does not detect the tyres automati‐  
cally, the specifications for the fitted tyres can be  
entered in the tyre settings.  
The tyre sizes of the fitted tyres can be found in  
the tyre inflation pressure information, see  
page 284, or directly on the tyres.  
The tyre data does not have to be re-entered if  
the tyre inflation pressure is corrected.  
For summer and winter tyres, the tyre data last  
entered for each type is saved. This means that  
the settings can be retrieved again after a tyre or  
wheel change.  
Operating requirements  
Adjusting the settings  
The following requirements must be met for the  
system, otherwise reliable signalling of a loss of  
tyre inflation pressure is not ensured:  
Via iDrive:  
1. "My Vehicle"  
2. "Vehicle status"  
3. "Tyre settings"  
▷ After each tyre or wheel change, the system  
has detected the fitted tyres, updated the rel‐  
evant information and, after a short journey,  
shown it on the Control Display.  
4.  
"Tyre Pressure Monitor"  
5. Select tyres:  
If the system does not detect the tyres auto‐  
matically, enter the specifications for the fit‐  
ted tyres in the tyre settings.  
▷ "Summer tyres"  
▷ "Winter tyres/all-season tyres"  
6. "Current:"  
▷ RDC only becomes active after a journey of  
several minutes:  
7. Select the type of tyre fitted on the rear axle:  
▷ Tyre size, for example 245/45 R18 96 Y.  
▷ After changing a tyre or wheel.  
▷ After a reset, in the case of tyres with spe‐  
cial approval.  
▷ In the case of tyres with special approval:  
"Other tyre".  
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See the Performing a reset section for  
how to proceed.  
specified pressure is always displayed irrespec‐  
tive of the weather conditions, tyre temperatures  
and length of journey.  
8. Select the load status of the vehicle once tyre  
size has been selected.  
The displayed specified pressure may vary and  
differ from the value stated in the tyre inflation  
pressure information on the door pillar of the  
driver's door. The tyre inflation pressure can thus  
be corrected to the value of the displayed speci‐  
fied pressures.  
9. "Confirm settings"  
The measurement of the current tyre inflation  
pressure is started. The progress of the meas‐  
urement is shown.  
The specified pressure is adjusted immediately if  
the load status is changed in the tyre settings.  
Status display  
Current status  
The status of the system, for example whether  
the system is active, can be shown on the Con‐  
trol Display.  
Tyre statuses  
General  
The status of the system and tyres is indicated  
by the wheel colour and a message on the Con‐  
trol Display.  
Via iDrive:  
1. "My Vehicle"  
2. "Vehicle status"  
All wheels green  
3.  
"Tyre Pressure Monitor"  
▷ The system is active and is using the dis‐  
played specified pressures for the warning.  
The current status is displayed.  
▷ In the case of tyres with special approval: the  
system is active and is using the tyre inflation  
pressures saved during the last reset for the  
warning.  
Current tyre inflation pressure  
The current tyre inflation pressure is displayed  
for each tyre.  
The current tyre inflation pressures can vary de‐  
pending on vehicle operation or outside temper‐  
ature.  
One to four wheels yellow  
There is a flat tyre or major loss of tyre inflation  
pressure in the tyres shown.  
Current tyre temperature  
Depending on the model, the current tyre tem‐  
peratures are shown.  
Wheels grey  
Tyre pressure losses might not be detected.  
The current tyre temperatures can change as a  
result of vehicle operation or the outside temper‐  
ature.  
Possible causes:  
▷ Malfunction.  
▷ The tyre inflation pressure is being measured,  
after confirmation of the tyre settings.  
Specified pressure  
▷ In the case of tyres with special approval: a  
system reset is being performed.  
The specified pressure for the tyres on the front  
and rear axle is displayed.  
The calculated pressure takes account of the  
temperature effects caused by vehicle operation  
and the outside temperature. The appropriate  
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Safety note  
Tyres with special approval:  
performing a reset  
Via iDrive:  
WARNING  
A damaged standard tyre with too little or no  
tyre inflation pressure impairs driving character‐  
istics, for example steering and braking. Tyres  
with run-flat properties allow a limited level of  
stability to be maintained. There is a risk of ac‐  
cident. Do not continue driving if the vehicle is  
fitted with standard tyres. Comply with the  
notes on run-flat tyres and continuing to drive  
with these tyres.  
1. "My Vehicle"  
2. "Vehicle status"  
3. "Tyre Pressure Monitor"  
4. Make sure that the correct tyre settings, see  
page 295, have been made.  
5. Switch on drive-ready state but do not drive  
off.  
6. Reset the tyre inflation pressure: "Perform  
reset".  
If a tyre inflation pressure check is  
required  
7. Drive off.  
The wheels are shown grey and the following ap‐  
pears on the display: "Resetting Tyre Pressure  
Monitor…".  
Message  
A symbol with a Check Control message is  
shown on the Control Display.  
After driving for several minutes, the set tyre in‐  
flation pressures are accepted as the specified  
tyre inflation pressures. The reset is completed  
automatically during the journey.  
Symbol Possible cause  
The tyre was not inflated properly,  
for example insufficient air was  
added or there was a natural, even  
loss of tyre inflation pressure.  
If the reset was successful, the wheels are  
shown in green on the Control Display and the  
following appears: "Tyre Pressure Monitor active.  
See label for recommended pressures.".  
You can interrupt your journey at any time. The  
reset resumes automatically when you continue  
your journey.  
Action  
Check the tyre inflation pressure and adjust as  
necessary.  
Messages: for tyres without  
special approval  
If the tyre inflation pressure is too  
low  
General  
Message  
Dynamic Stability Control DSC will be activated if  
necessary as soon as a message for low tyre in‐  
flation pressure appears.  
A yellow warning lamp is illuminated in  
the instrument cluster.  
In addition, a symbol with a Check Control mes‐  
sage is shown on the Control Display.  
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Messages: for tyres with special  
approval  
Symbol Possible cause  
There has been a loss of tyre infla‐  
tion pressure.  
General  
Dynamic Stability Control DSC will be activated if  
necessary as soon as a message for low tyre in‐  
flation pressure appears.  
Action  
1. Reduce speed. Do not exceed a speed of  
130 km/h, 80 mph.  
Safety note  
2. At the next opportunity, for example at a filling  
station, check the tyre inflation pressure in all  
four tyres and correct if necessary.  
WARNING  
A damaged standard tyre with too little or no  
tyre inflation pressure impairs driving character‐  
istics, for example steering and braking. Tyres  
with run-flat properties allow a limited level of  
stability to be maintained. There is a risk of ac‐  
cident. Do not continue driving if the vehicle is  
fitted with standard tyres. Comply with the  
notes on run-flat tyres and continuing to drive  
with these tyres.  
If there is a significant loss of tyre  
inflation pressure  
Message  
A yellow warning lamp is illuminated in  
the instrument cluster.  
In addition, a symbol with the affected tyre is  
shown in a Check Control message on the Con‐  
trol Display.  
If a tyre inflation pressure check is  
required  
Symbol Possible cause  
There is a flat tyre or substantial loss  
of tyre inflation pressure.  
Message  
A symbol with a Check Control message is  
shown on the Control Display.  
Action  
Sym‐  
bol  
Possible cause  
1. Reduce your speed and carefully stop the ve‐  
hicle. Avoid heavy braking and sudden steer‐  
ing manoeuvres.  
The tyre was not inflated properly, for  
example insufficient air was added.  
2. Check whether the vehicle is equipped with  
standard tyres or run-flat tyres.  
The system has detected a wheel  
change, but no reset has been per‐  
formed.  
The symbol identifying run-flat tyres, see  
page 289, is a circle with the letters RSC on  
the tyre side wall.  
The tyre inflation pressure has drop‐  
ped compared to the last reset.  
3. Follow the description of what to do in the  
event of a flat tyre, see page 299.  
No reset has been performed on the  
system. The system is using the tyre  
inflation pressures saved during the  
last reset for the warning.  
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Action  
Symbol Possible cause  
1. Check the tyre inflation pressure and adjust  
as necessary.  
There is a flat tyre or substantial loss  
of tyre inflation pressure.  
2. Perform a reset of the system.  
No reset has been performed on the  
system. The system is using the tyre  
inflation pressures saved during the  
last reset for the warning.  
If the tyre inflation pressure is  
insufficient  
Message  
Action  
A yellow warning lamp is illuminated in  
the instrument cluster.  
1. Reduce your speed and carefully stop the ve‐  
hicle. Avoid heavy braking and sudden steer‐  
ing manoeuvres.  
In addition, a symbol with a Check Control mes‐  
sage is shown on the Control Display.  
2. Check whether the vehicle is equipped with  
standard tyres or run-flat tyres.  
Symbol Possible cause  
The symbol identifying run-flat tyres, see  
page 289, is a circle with the letters RSC on  
the tyre side wall.  
There has been a loss of tyre infla‐  
tion pressure.  
No reset has been performed on the  
system. The system is using the tyre  
inflation pressures saved during the  
last reset for the warning.  
3. Follow the description of what to do in the  
event of a flat tyre, see page 299.  
What to do in the event of a flat  
tyre  
Action  
Standard tyres  
1. Identify the damaged tyre.  
1. Reduce speed. Do not exceed a speed of  
130 km/h, 80 mph.  
2. At the next opportunity, for example at a filling  
station, check the tyre inflation pressure in all  
four tyres and correct if necessary.  
Check the tyre inflation pressure in all four  
tyres, for example using the tyre pressure in‐  
dicator of a flat tyre kit.  
3. Perform a reset of the system.  
In the case of tyres with special approval: if all  
four tyres are inflated to the correct tyre infla‐  
tion pressures, the TPM might not have been  
reset. Perform a reset.  
If there is a significant loss of tyre  
inflation pressure  
If no tyre damage can be found, contact a  
Service Partner of the manufacturer or an‐  
other qualified Service Partner or a specialist  
workshop.  
Message  
A yellow warning lamp is illuminated in  
the instrument cluster.  
2. Repair the flat tyre, for example using a flat  
tyre kit or by changing the wheel.  
In addition, a symbol with the affected tyre is  
shown in a Check Control message on the Con‐  
trol Display.  
The use of sealant, for example a flat tyre kit, can  
damage the TPM wheel electronics. Have the  
electronics replaced at the next opportunity.  
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Possible driving distance with a deflated  
tyre  
Run-flat tyres  
Safety notes  
The possible driving distance varies depending  
on the load and stresses the vehicle is subjected  
to, for example speed, the nature of the road sur‐  
face, outside temperature. The driving distance  
may be shorter but can also be increased by  
adopting a more careful driving style.  
WARNING  
A run-flat tyre with too little or no tyre inflation  
pressure will change the vehicle's handling  
characteristics, for example there may be re‐  
duced directional stability when braking, longer  
stopping distances and different self-steering  
characteristics. There is a risk of accident. Drive  
with care and do not exceed a speed of  
80 km/h, 50 mph.  
If the vehicle is moderately loaded and subjected  
to low stress, it is possible to travel up to 80 km,  
50 miles.  
Driving properties with damaged tyres  
On a journey with damaged tyres, handling char‐  
acteristics change and lead to the following sit‐  
uations, for example:  
WARNING  
▷ The vehicle losing traction more quickly.  
▷ Longer stopping distances.  
Continuing to drive with a flat tyre can result in  
heavy trailers starting to slalom. There is a risk  
of accident or material damage. When driving  
with a trailer and a flat tyre, do not exceed the  
speed of 60 km/h, 35 mph. If the trailer starts to  
snake, brake immediately and make the neces‐  
sary steering corrections as carefully as possi‐  
ble.  
▷ Different self-steering characteristics.  
Adapt your driving style. Avoid abrupt steering or  
driving over obstacles, for example kerbs or pot‐  
holes.  
Final tyre failure  
Vibration or loud noises during the journey may  
be an indication that the tyre has finally failed.  
Maximum speed  
Reduce your speed and stop the vehicle. Parts of  
the tyre may detach, which might lead to an acci‐  
dent.  
If a tyre is damaged you can continue your jour‐  
ney, but do not exceed a maximum speed of  
80 km/h, 50 mph.  
Do not continue driving, but instead contact a  
Service Partner of the manufacturer or another  
qualified Service Partner or a specialist work‐  
shop.  
Continuing a journey with a flat tyre  
Note the following if you continue a journey with  
a flat tyre:  
1. Avoid heavy braking and sudden steering  
manoeuvres.  
System limits  
Temperature  
The tyre inflation pressure depends on the tem‐  
perature of the tyre.  
2. Do not exceed a speed of 80 km/h, 50 mph.  
3. As soon as there is an opportunity, check the  
tyre inflation pressure in all four tyres.  
The pressure increases as the temperature of  
the tyre increases, for example while driving or  
when exposed to sunlight.  
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The pressure decreases when the tyre tempera‐  
ture drops.  
Runflat indicator RPA  
Due to the system's inherent warning thresholds,  
therefore, this behaviour may cause a warning to  
be triggered when significant temperature drops  
occur.  
Principle  
The system identifies a loss of tyre inflation pres‐  
sure by comparing the rotational speeds of the  
individual wheels during the journey.  
After a temperature-related warning, the speci‐  
fied pressures are displayed again on the Control  
Display after driving a short distance.  
If a tyre loses inflation pressure, its diameter  
changes. This in turn alters the rotational speed  
of the corresponding wheel. The discrepancy will  
be detected and reported as a flat tyre.  
Sudden loss of tyre inflation  
pressure  
No warning can be given in the event of extreme,  
sudden tyre failure caused by external factors.  
The system does not measure the tyre inflation  
pressure as such.  
Operating requirements  
Reset not carried out  
The following requirements must be met for the  
system, otherwise reliable signalling of a loss of  
tyre inflation pressure is not ensured:  
Tyres with special approval: the system will not  
function correctly if a reset has not been carried  
out, for example, a flat tyre may be reported even  
though the tyre pressure is correct.  
▷ After every tyre or wheel change, an initialisa‐  
tion must be carried out once the tyre infla‐  
tion pressures are correct.  
Malfunction  
Message  
▷ An initialisation must be carried out after the  
tyre inflation pressure has been adjusted to a  
new value.  
The yellow warning lamp flashes and  
then illuminates continuously. A Check  
Control message is shown. Tyre pres‐  
sure losses may not be detected.  
Status display  
It is possible to display the current status of the  
runflat indicator, for example to check whether  
the RPA is active.  
Via iDrive:  
Action  
▷ A wheel without TPM wheel electronics is fit‐  
ted, for example spare wheel: have the  
wheels checked if necessary.  
1. "My Vehicle"  
2. "Vehicle status"  
3.  
"Flat Tyre Monitor"  
▷ Malfunction: have the system checked.  
The status is displayed.  
▷ Fault due to systems or devices with the  
same radio frequency: the system is auto‐  
matically reactivated upon leaving the field of  
interference.  
Initialisation required  
An initialisation must be performed in the  
following situations:  
▷ In the case of tyres with special approval: the  
system was unable to complete the reset.  
Perform a system reset again.  
▷ After adjusting the tyre inflation pressure.  
▷ After a tyre or wheel change.  
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Flat tyre message  
Initialising  
Initialisation saves the set tyre inflation pressures  
as reference values for subsequent detection of  
a flat tyre. Initialisation is started by confirming  
the correct tyre inflation pressures.  
A yellow warning lamp is illuminated in  
the instrument cluster.  
In addition, a symbol with a Check Control mes‐  
sage is shown on the Control Display.  
When driving with snow chains fitted, do not initi‐  
alise the system.  
Symbol Possible cause  
Via iDrive:  
There is a flat tyre or substantial loss  
of tyre inflation pressure.  
1. "My Vehicle"  
2. "Vehicle status"  
3. "Flat Tyre Monitor"  
Action  
4. Switch on drive-ready state but do not drive  
off.  
1. Reduce your speed and carefully stop the ve‐  
hicle. Avoid heavy braking and sudden steer‐  
ing manoeuvres.  
5. Start the initialisation: "Perform reset"  
6. Drive off.  
2. Check whether the vehicle is equipped with  
standard tyres or run-flat tyres.  
Initialisation is completed during the journey; this  
process can be interrupted at any time.  
The symbol identifying run-flat tyres, see  
page 289, is a circle with the letters RSC on  
the tyre side wall.  
Initialising resumes automatically when you con‐  
tinue your journey.  
What to do in the event of a flat  
tyre  
Messages  
General  
Dynamic Stability Control DSC is activated if  
necessary as soon as the message for a flat tyre  
appears.  
Standard tyres  
1. Identify the damaged tyre.  
To do this, check the tyre inflation pressure in  
all four tyres, for example using the tyre pres‐  
sure indicator of a flat tyre kit.  
Safety note  
If all four tyres are inflated to the correct tyre  
inflation pressures, the runflat indicator might  
not have been initialised. In this case initialise  
the system.  
WARNING  
A damaged standard tyre with too little or no  
tyre inflation pressure impairs driving character‐  
istics, for example steering and braking. Tyres  
with run-flat properties allow a limited level of  
stability to be maintained. There is a risk of ac‐  
cident. Do not continue driving if the vehicle is  
fitted with standard tyres. Comply with the  
notes on run-flat tyres and continuing to drive  
with these tyres.  
If it is not possible to identify tyre damage,  
contact a Service Partner of the manufacturer  
or another qualified Service Partner or a spe‐  
cialist workshop.  
2. Repair the flat tyre, for example using a flat  
tyre kit or by changing the wheel.  
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Possible driving distance with a deflated  
tyre  
Run-flat tyres  
Safety notes  
The possible driving distance varies depending  
on the load and stresses the vehicle is subjected  
to, for example speed, the nature of the road sur‐  
face, outside temperature. The driving distance  
may be shorter but can also be increased by  
adopting a more careful driving style.  
WARNING  
A run-flat tyre with too little or no tyre inflation  
pressure will change the vehicle's handling  
characteristics, for example there may be re‐  
duced directional stability when braking, longer  
stopping distances and different self-steering  
characteristics. There is a risk of accident. Drive  
with care and do not exceed a speed of  
80 km/h, 50 mph.  
If the vehicle is moderately loaded and subjected  
to low stress, it is possible to travel up to 80 km,  
50 miles.  
Driving properties with damaged tyres  
On a journey with damaged tyres, handling char‐  
acteristics change and lead to the following sit‐  
uations, for example:  
WARNING  
▷ The vehicle losing traction more quickly.  
▷ Longer stopping distances.  
Continuing to drive with a flat tyre can result in  
heavy trailers starting to slalom. There is a risk  
of accident or material damage. When driving  
with a trailer and a flat tyre, do not exceed the  
speed of 60 km/h, 35 mph. If the trailer starts to  
snake, brake immediately and make the neces‐  
sary steering corrections as carefully as possi‐  
ble.  
▷ Different self-steering characteristics.  
Adapt your driving style. Avoid abrupt steering or  
driving over obstacles, for example kerbs or pot‐  
holes.  
Final tyre failure  
Vibration or loud noises during the journey may  
be an indication that the tyre has finally failed.  
Maximum speed  
Reduce your speed and stop the vehicle. Parts of  
the tyre may detach, which might lead to an acci‐  
dent.  
If a tyre is damaged you can continue your jour‐  
ney, but do not exceed a maximum speed of  
80 km/h, 50 mph.  
Do not continue driving, but instead contact a  
Service Partner of the manufacturer or another  
qualified Service Partner or a specialist work‐  
shop.  
Continuing a journey with a flat tyre  
Note the following if you continue a journey with  
a flat tyre:  
1. Avoid heavy braking and sudden steering  
manoeuvres.  
System limits  
In the following situations, the system could be  
slow to respond or operate incorrectly:  
2. Do not exceed a speed of 80 km/h, 50 mph.  
3. As soon as there is an opportunity, check the  
tyre inflation pressure in all four tyres.  
▷ A natural, even loss of tyre inflation pressure  
in all four tyres that occurs over time will not  
be detected. Therefore check the tyre infla‐  
tion pressure at regular intervals.  
If all four tyres are inflated to the correct tyre  
inflation pressures, the runflat indicator might  
not have been initialised. In this case initialise  
the system.  
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▷ No warning can be given in the event of sud‐  
den tyre failure caused by external factors.  
injury or even death. Do not place supports un‐  
der the vehicle jack.  
▷ If the system has not been initialised.  
▷ When driving on snow-covered or slippery  
surfaces.  
WARNING  
The jack, issued by the vehicle manufacturer, is  
provided in order to perform a wheel change in  
the event of a breakdown. The jack is not de‐  
signed for frequent use; for example, changing  
from summer to winter tyres. Using the jack  
frequently may cause it to become jammed or  
damaged. There is a risk of injury and material  
damage. Only use the jack to change an emer‐  
gency wheel or a spare wheel when the vehicle  
gets a flat tyre.  
▷ Dynamic driving style: drive wheels slipping,  
high lateral acceleration.  
▷ When driving with snow chains.  
Wheel change  
General  
For run-flat tyres or when using a flat tyre kit, it is  
not always necessary to change a wheel immedi‐  
ately if tyre inflation pressure is lost due to a flat  
tyre.  
WARNING  
If required, the tools for changing wheels are  
available as optional accessories from a Service  
Partner of the manufacturer, another qualified  
Service Partner or a specialist workshop.  
On soft, uneven or slippery ground, for example  
snow, ice, tiles or similar, the jack may slip.  
There is a risk of injury. Perform the wheel  
change on a level, firm and non-slip surface if at  
all possible.  
Safety notes  
WARNING  
DANGER  
The jack is only optimised for raising the vehi‐  
cle and for use with the jacking points on the  
vehicle. There is a risk of injury. Do not lift an‐  
other vehicle or other items with the jack.  
The jack is only intended for raising the vehicle  
briefly during a wheel change. Even if the safety  
measures are complied with, there is a risk of  
the raised vehicle falling over due to the jack  
slipping. There is a risk of injury or even death.  
If the vehicle is raised with the jack, do not lie  
underneath the vehicle and do not start the en‐  
gine.  
WARNING  
If the jack has not been guided into the jacking  
point provided, the vehicle might be damaged  
when the jack is extended, or the jack could  
slip. There is a risk of injury or material damage.  
When extending, make sure that the jack is gui‐  
ded into the jacking point adjacent to the  
wheelhouse.  
DANGER  
Supports such as wooden blocks under the  
jack can prevent it from achieving its load ca‐  
pacity due to the restricted height. The load ca‐  
pacity of the wooden blocks may be exceeded,  
causing the vehicle to tip over. There is a risk of  
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MOBILITY  
Protecting the vehicle against  
rolling  
WARNING  
A vehicle raised with a jack can fall from the  
jack if lateral forces are applied. There is a risk  
of injury and material damage. If the vehicle is  
raised, do not apply any lateral forces to the ve‐  
hicle or pull the vehicle with sudden move‐  
ments. Have any wheel that is jammed re‐  
moved by a Service Partner of the  
General  
The vehicle manufacturer recommends that the  
vehicle should additionally be protected against  
rolling away during a wheel change.  
On a level surface  
manufacturer or another qualified Service Part‐  
ner or a specialist workshop.  
Vehicle jack: Australian/New Zealand  
standard AS/NZS 2693  
2007 – "Vehicle jacks" contains the following  
warning note, which BMW hereby adopts: "...  
no person should place any portion of their  
body under a vehicle that is supported by a  
jack".  
Place chocks or other suitable objects in front of  
and behind the wheel directly opposite to the  
one being changed.  
The jack supplied with your vehicle should not  
be used for any purpose other than wheel  
changing and should never be used in conjunc‐  
tion with a vehicle support stand. Raising the  
vehicle for the purpose of inspection should  
only be performed in a controlled workshop en‐  
vironment on a hoist by trained personnel.  
On a slight downhill slope  
The following warning instructions from stand‐  
ard AS/NZS 2693:2007 are repeated here: the  
jack should be used on level firm ground wher‐  
ever possible. It is recommended that the  
wheels of the vehicle be chocked, and that no  
person should remain in a vehicle that is being  
jacked.  
If it is necessary to change a wheel on a slight  
downhill slope, place chocks and other suitable  
objects, for example stones, under the wheels of  
the front and rear axles against the direction of  
roll.  
The jack of your BMW is maintenance-free.  
Please observe the information marked on the  
jack.  
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▷ Switch on the hazard warning lights.  
▷ Apply the parking brake.  
Locking wheel bolts  
Principle  
The wheel locking bolts have a special coding.  
The blots can only be released with the adapter  
that matches the coding.  
▷ Engage a gear or select selector lever posi‐  
tion P.  
▷ As soon as the traffic permits, have all vehicle  
occupants get out of the vehicle and guide  
them out of the danger area, for example be‐  
hind the crash barrier.  
Overview  
The adapter of the locking wheel bolts can be  
found in the on-board tool kit or in an oddments  
tray in the on-board tool kit.  
▷ Depending on the equipment, take the wheel  
change tools and, if necessary, the spare  
wheel out of the vehicle.  
▷ If applicable, set up warning triangle or flash‐  
ing light at the correct distance.  
▷ Additionally protect the vehicle against rolling  
away.  
▷ Undo the wheel studs by half a turn.  
Jacking points  
▷ Wheel stud, arrow 1.  
▷ Adapter, arrow 2.  
Unscrewing  
1. Place the adapter on the wheel stud.  
2. Unscrew the wheel stud.  
3. After unscrewing the wheel stud, remove the  
adapter again.  
The jacking points are located in the marked po‐  
sitions.  
Screwing on  
1. Place the adapter on the wheel stud. If nec‐  
essary, turn the adapter until it fits on the  
wheel bolt.  
2. Screw on the wheel stud. The tightening tor‐  
que is 140 Nm.  
3. After screwing on the wheel stud, remove the  
adapter again and stow it.  
Preparing the vehicle  
▷ Park the vehicle on firm and non-slip ground  
at a safe distance from traffic.  
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4. Remove your hand from the jack as soon as  
the jack is under load and continue to turn  
the jack crank or lever with one hand.  
Raising vehicle  
WARNING  
5. Make sure that the base of the vehicle jack is  
extended perpendicular to and at right angles  
underneath the jacking point.  
Your hands or fingers could get trapped when  
using the jack. There is a risk of injury. Keep  
your hands in the described position when us‐  
ing the jack, and do not change this position.  
1. Hold the jack with one hand, arrow 1, and  
grasp the jack crank or lever with your other  
hand, arrow 2.  
6. Make sure that the base of the jack is exten‐  
ded perpendicular to and at right angles be‐  
low the jacking point.  
2. Guide the jack into the rectangular recess of  
the jacking point closest to the wheel to be  
changed.  
7. Raise by cranking until the jack is supported  
on the ground with its entire surface and the  
wheel in question is at most 3 cm, 1.2 inches  
off the ground.  
Fitting a wheel  
Only fit one spare wheel at most, as required.  
3. Turn the jack crank or lever clockwise to ex‐  
tend the jack.  
1. Unscrew the wheel studs.  
2. Remove the wheel.  
3. Put on the new wheel or emergency wheel  
and tighten at least two wheel studs cross‐  
wise until finger-tight.  
If non-original light alloy wheels not from the  
vehicle manufacturer are fitted, the wheel  
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studs belonging to the wheels may also have  
to be used.  
Additionally, regularly check the tyre inflation  
pressure of the spare wheel in the luggage com‐  
partment and correct the pressure if necessary.  
4. Tighten the remaining wheel studs until fin‐  
ger-tight and then tighten all the wheel studs  
crosswise.  
Safety note  
5. Turn the jack crank anticlockwise to retract  
the jack and lower the vehicle.  
WARNING  
6. Remove the jack and stow it securely.  
The spare wheel has special dimensions. When  
driving with an spare wheel, the driving proper‐  
ties may change, for example reduced direc‐  
tional stability when braking, longer braking dis‐  
tance and modified self-steering behaviour in  
the limit range. There is a risk of accident. Drive  
with care and do not exceed a speed of  
80 km/h, 50 mph.  
After changing the wheel  
1. Tighten the wheel studs crosswise. The  
tightening torque is 140 Nm, 101 lb ft.  
2. Stow the faulty wheel in the luggage com‐  
partment, if necessary.  
Due to its size, the faulty wheel cannot be ac‐  
commodated under the luggage compart‐  
ment floor.  
Overview  
3. Check tyre inflation pressure at the next op‐  
portunity and correct as necessary.  
4. Reinitialise the runflat indicator RPA.  
Reset the Tyre Pressure Monitor TPM.  
5. Check the tight fit of the wheel studs using a  
calibrated torque wrench.  
6. Drive to the nearest Service Partner of the  
manufacturer or another qualified Service  
Partner or a specialist workshop to have the  
damaged tyre replaced.  
The emergency wheel and the wheel change  
tools are located in the boot under the floor.  
Not for Australia/New  
Zealand: Spare wheel  
Removing spare wheel  
1. Pull up and remove the luggage compart‐  
ment floor.  
2. Undo wing stud.  
Principle  
3. Remove the retaining plate or the cover.  
In case of a flat tyre, the spare wheel can be used  
as a replacement for the defective tyre. The  
spare wheel is intended for short-term use until  
the defective wheel has been replaced.  
4. Where applicable, remove the bracket and  
the trailer tow hitch.  
5. Remove the vehicle jack and tool holder on  
the left next to the spare wheel.  
General  
Only fit one spare wheel at most.  
6. Push spare wheel to left and remove.  
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Inserting the spare wheel  
1. Insert the spare wheel on the left and slide it  
to the right.  
2. Where applicable, mount the bracket and the  
trailer tow hitch.  
3. Attach the retaining plate or the cover.  
4. Screw on and tighten the wing nut.  
5. Insert and secure the vehicle jack and tool  
holder on the left next to the spare wheel.  
6. Insert the luggage compartment floor.  
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Engine compartment  
MOBILITY  
Engine compartment  
your vehicle, for example on account of the spe‐  
cial equipment selected or the country specifica‐  
tion. This also applies to safety-relevant func‐  
tions and systems. Please comply with the  
relevant laws and regulations when using the  
corresponding functions and systems.  
Vehicle equipment  
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐  
cific and optional equipment available for the  
model series. It may therefore describe equip‐  
ment and functions which are not installed in  
Overview  
1
2
3
Reservoir for washer fluid  
Vehicle identification number  
Oil filler neck  
4
5
6
Starting aid, positive battery terminal  
Starting aid, negative battery terminal  
Engine coolant tank  
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MOBILITY  
Bonnet  
WARNING  
Parts of the body can become trapped when  
Safety notes  
opening and closing the bonnet. There is a risk  
of injury. When opening and closing, make sure  
that the area of movement of the bonnet is  
kept clear.  
WARNING  
Incorrectly performed work in the engine com‐  
partment can damage components and poses  
a safety risk. There is a risk of accident or mate‐  
rial damage. Have work in the engine compart‐  
ment undertaken by a Service Partner of the  
manufacturer or another qualified Service Part‐  
ner or a specialist workshop.  
NOTE  
Wipers which are folded away from the wind‐  
screen can become trapped if the bonnet is  
opened. There is a risk of material damage. Be‐  
fore opening the bonnet, make sure that the  
wipers are fitted with wiper blades and are in  
contact with the windscreen.  
WARNING  
The engine compartment contains moving  
components. Certain components in the en‐  
gine compartment can also move when the ve‐  
hicle is switched off, for example the radiator  
fan. There is a risk of injury. Do not reach into  
an area where there are moving parts. Keep ar‐  
ticles of clothing and hair away from moving  
parts.  
Opening  
1. Pull the lever, arrow 1.  
The bonnet is released.  
WARNING  
The bonnet has protruding parts on the inside,  
for example locking hooks. There is a risk of in‐  
jury. When the bonnet is open, watch out for  
protruding parts and keep these areas clear.  
2. After releasing the lever, pull the lever again,  
arrow 2.  
The bonnet is opened.  
WARNING  
3. Watch out for any protruding parts of the  
bonnet.  
If the bonnet is not correctly locked, it can  
come open during the journey and impair visi‐  
bility. There is a risk of accident. Stop immedi‐  
ately and close the bonnet correctly.  
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Engine compartment  
MOBILITY  
Closing  
Allow the bonnet to drop from a height of ap‐  
proximately 50 cm, 20 in.  
The bonnet must engage on both sides.  
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Engine oil  
MOBILITY  
Engine oil  
Vehicle equipment  
NOTE  
Too much engine oil can damage the engine or  
the catalytic converter. There is a risk of mate‐  
rial damage. Do not add too much engine oil. If  
there is too much engine oil, have the engine  
oil level corrected by a Service Partner of the  
manufacturer or another qualified Service Part‐  
ner or a specialist workshop.  
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐  
cific and optional equipment available for the  
model series. It may therefore describe equip‐  
ment and functions which are not installed in  
your vehicle, for example on account of the spe‐  
cial equipment selected or the country specifica‐  
tion. This also applies to safety-relevant func‐  
tions and systems. Please comply with the  
relevant laws and regulations when using the  
corresponding functions and systems.  
Electronic oil measurement  
General  
General  
Electronic oil measurement uses two measuring  
procedures:  
Engine oil consumption depends on the driving  
style and operating conditions.  
▷ Monitoring.  
Therefore check the engine oil level regularly  
each time you fill up with fuel by taking a detailed  
measurement.  
▷ Detailed measurement.  
When frequently making short journeys or using  
a sporty driving style, for example fast cornering,  
perform a detailed measurement at regular inter‐  
vals.  
Engine oil consumption may increase due to the  
following, for example:  
▷ Dynamic driving style.  
▷ While running in the engine.  
▷ Engine idling.  
Monitoring  
Principle  
▷ Use of engine oil grades rated as unsuitable.  
The engine oil level is monitored electronically  
during the journey and can be shown on the  
Control Display.  
Different Check Control messages are shown on  
the Control Display, depending on the engine oil  
level.  
If the engine oil level is outside its permissible  
operating range, a Check Control message is  
shown.  
Safety notes  
Operating requirements  
A current measurement is available after approxi‐  
mately 30 minutes of normal driving.  
NOTE  
Too little engine oil causes engine damage.  
There is a risk of material damage. Top up with  
engine oil immediately.  
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MOBILITY  
Displaying the engine oil level  
Via iDrive:  
Carrying out a detailed  
measurement  
Via iDrive:  
1. "My Vehicle"  
1. "My Vehicle"  
2. "Vehicle status"  
2. "Vehicle status"  
3.  
"Engine oil level"  
3.  
"Engine oil level"  
The engine oil level is displayed.  
4. "Measure engine oil level"  
5. "Start measurement"  
System limits  
When frequently making short journeys or using  
a sporty driving style, it may not be possible to  
obtain a measured value. In this case, the meas‐  
urement for the last, sufficiently long journey is  
displayed.  
The engine oil level is checked and shown on a  
scale.  
Adding engine oil  
Detailed measurement  
Principle  
The engine oil level is checked when the vehicle  
is stationary and is shown on a scale.  
General  
Do not top up engine oil unless a message is dis‐  
played in the instrument cluster. The top-up  
amount is specified in the message on the Con‐  
trol Display.  
If the engine oil level is outside its permissible  
operating range, a Check Control message is  
shown.  
Only replenish with suitable types of engine oil.  
Safely stop the vehicle and switch off drive-ready  
state before topping up with engine oil.  
Do not add too much engine oil.  
General  
During measurement, the idle speed is increased  
slightly.  
Safety notes  
Operating requirements  
WARNING  
▷ Vehicle is standing on level ground.  
Service products, for example oils, greases,  
coolants and fuels, can contain substances that  
are harmful to health. There is a risk of injury or  
even death. Please comply with the instructions  
on the containers. Do not allow service prod‐  
ucts to come into contact with clothing, skin or  
eyes. Do not pour service products into other  
bottles. Keep service products out of the reach  
of children.  
▷ Manual transmission: gear lever in neutral po‐  
sition, clutch and accelerator pedal not  
pressed.  
▷ Steptronic transmission: selector lever in se‐  
lector lever position N or P and accelerator  
pedal not pressed.  
▷ Engine is running and is at operating temper‐  
ature.  
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Engine oil grades for  
topping up  
NOTE  
Too little engine oil causes engine damage.  
There is a risk of material damage. Top up with  
engine oil immediately.  
General  
Engine oil quality is a critical factor in the service  
life of the engine.  
NOTE  
Only replenish with the types of engine oil that  
are listed.  
Too much engine oil can damage the engine or  
the catalytic converter. There is a risk of mate‐  
rial damage. Do not add too much engine oil. If  
there is too much engine oil, have the engine  
oil level corrected by a Service Partner of the  
manufacturer or another qualified Service Part‐  
ner or a specialist workshop.  
Some engine oil grades may not be available in  
all countries.  
Safety notes  
NOTE  
Oil additives can damage the engine. There is a  
risk of material damage. Do not use oil addi‐  
tives.  
Overview  
The oil filler neck is in the engine compartment,  
see page 310.  
Adding engine oil  
NOTE  
1. Open the bonnet, see page 311.  
Using the wrong engine oil can result in engine  
malfunctions and damage. There is a risk of  
material damage. When selecting the engine  
oil, make sure that it is the correct specification.  
2. Turn the cap anticlockwise to open.  
Suitable engine oil grades  
Engine oils with the following oil specifications  
can be used.  
Petrol engine  
BMW Longlife-04.  
BMW Longlife-12 FE.  
BMW Longlife-17 FE+.  
3. Add engine oil.  
4. Tighten cap.  
Diesel engine  
BMW Longlife-04.  
BMW Longlife-12 FE.  
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Alternative engine oil grades  
If suitable engine oils are not available, up to 1 li‐  
tre, 2 pints, of an engine oil with the following oil  
specification can be used for topping up:  
Oil change  
NOTE  
If the engine oil is not changed at the correct  
time, engine wear may increase which could  
cause engine damage. There is a risk of mate‐  
rial damage. Do not exceed the service date in‐  
dicated in the vehicle.  
Petrol engine  
ACEA C2.  
ACEA C3.  
Diesel engine  
ACEA C2.  
The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends  
having the engine oil changed by a Service Part‐  
ner of the manufacturer or another qualified  
Service Partner or a specialist workshop.  
ACEA C3.  
Viscosity classes  
When selecting an engine oil, make sure that the  
engine oil belongs to one of the following viscos‐  
ity classes:  
Viscosity classes  
SAE 0W-20.  
SAE 5W-20.  
SAE 0W-30.  
SAE 5W-30.  
SAE 0W-40.  
SAE 5W-40.  
Viscosity classes SAE 0W-20 and SAE 5W-20  
are not suitable for diesel engines.  
Viscosity classes with a high viscosity grade can  
increase fuel consumption.  
Further information on suitable engine oil specifi‐  
cations and viscosity classes can be obtained  
from a Service Partner of the manufacturer or an‐  
other qualified Service Partner or a specialist  
workshop.  
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Coolant  
MOBILITY  
Coolant  
Vehicle equipment  
WARNING  
Additives are harmful to health and using the  
wrong additives can damage the engine. There  
is a risk of injury and material damage. Do not  
allow additives to come into contact with cloth‐  
ing, skin or eyes, and do not swallow them.  
Only use suitable additives.  
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐  
cific and optional equipment available for the  
model series. It may therefore describe equip‐  
ment and functions which are not installed in  
your vehicle, for example on account of the spe‐  
cial equipment selected or the country specifica‐  
tion. This also applies to safety-relevant func‐  
tions and systems. Please comply with the  
relevant laws and regulations when using the  
corresponding functions and systems.  
Coolant level  
General  
General  
Depending on the motorisation, there will be one  
or two coolant expansion tank(s) in the engine  
compartment. Check the coolant levels and top  
up.  
Coolant is a mixture of water and an additive.  
Not all commercially available additives are suita‐  
ble for the vehicle. Do not mix additives of differ‐  
ent colours. Comply with the 50:50 mixing ratio  
of water to additive. Information regarding suita‐  
ble additives is available from a Service Partner of  
the manufacturer or another qualified Service  
Partner or a specialist workshop.  
The coolant level is shown by Min and Max  
marks. The Min and Max marks are located in  
different positions depending on the coolant  
tank.  
For further information:  
Engine compartment, see page 310.  
Safety notes  
Checking  
1. Allow the engine to cool down.  
2. Open the bonnet, see page 311.  
WARNING  
3. Turn cap on coolant tank slightly anticlock‐  
wise, then allow the pressure to escape.  
If the cooling system is opened when the en‐  
gine is hot, coolant can escape and cause  
scalding. There is a risk of injury. Only open the  
cooling system when the engine has cooled  
down.  
4. Open cap on coolant tank.  
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5. The coolant level is correct if it is between  
the Min. and Max. marks in the filler neck.  
6. Tighten cap.  
Replenishing the coolant  
1. Allow the engine to cool down.  
2. Open the bonnet, see page 311.  
3. Turn cap on coolant tank slightly anticlock‐  
wise, then allow the pressure to escape.  
4. Open cap on coolant tank.  
5. If necessary, slowly top up to the correct  
level; do not overfill.  
6. Tighten cap.  
7. Have the cause of coolant loss rectified as  
soon as possible.  
Disposal  
When disposing of coolant and coolant  
additives, comply with the relevant envi‐  
ronmental protection regulations.  
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Maintenance  
General  
Information on service requirements, see  
Vehicle equipment  
page 149, can be shown on the Control Display.  
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐  
cific and optional equipment available for the  
model series. It may therefore describe equip‐  
ment and functions which are not installed in  
your vehicle, for example on account of the spe‐  
cial equipment selected or the country specifica‐  
tion. This also applies to safety-relevant func‐  
tions and systems. Please comply with the  
relevant laws and regulations when using the  
corresponding functions and systems.  
Service data in the vehicle key  
Information on maintenance requirements is  
continuously stored in the vehicle key. The Serv‐  
ice Partner can read out this data and suggest a  
programme of maintenance for your vehicle.  
It is therefore important to give the service advi‐  
sor the vehicle key that was last used to drive the  
vehicle.  
Periods out of use  
Periods when the vehicle is out of use with its  
battery disconnected are not taken into account.  
BMW Maintenance System  
The maintenance system indicates what mainte‐  
nance measures are required and thereby assists  
in maintaining the road safety and operational  
safety of the vehicle.  
In such cases, have any time-dependent mainte‐  
nance procedures, for example those concerning  
the brake fluid and, where applicable, the engine  
oil and microfilter/activated charcoal filter, upda‐  
ted by a Service Partner of the manufacturer or  
another qualified Service Partner or a specialist  
workshop.  
The exact work required and the maintenance in‐  
tervals may vary depending on the national-mar‐  
ket version. Labour, spare parts, operating mate‐  
rials and wear materials are charged separately.  
Additional information is available from a Service  
Partner of the manufacturer or another qualified  
Service Partner or a specialist workshop.  
Service history  
Maintenance and repairs  
Condition Based Service  
CBS  
Have maintenance and repairs carried out by a  
Service Partner of the manufacturer or another  
qualified Service Partner or a specialist work‐  
shop.  
Principle  
Sensors and special algorithms monitor the con‐  
ditions in which the vehicle is used. CBS uses  
this information to determine what maintenance  
is required.  
Entries  
The maintenance work carried out is entered in  
the maintenance records and the vehicle data.  
As with a service booklet, the entries provide evi‐  
dence of regular maintenance.  
The system therefore allows the scope of the  
maintenance work to be adapted to the individual  
usage profile.  
If an entry is made in the electronic service his‐  
tory of the vehicle, service-relevant data is saved  
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both in the vehicle and in the central IT systems  
of BMW AG, Munich.  
Safety note  
After a change of vehicle ownership, the new ve‐  
hicle owner will be able to view the data entered  
in the electronic service history. Similarly, a Serv‐  
ice Partner of the manufacturer or another quali‐  
fied Service Partner or a specialist workshop can  
also view the data entered in the electronic serv‐  
ice history.  
NOTE  
Incorrect use of the OBD on-board diagnosis  
socket can cause malfunctions in the vehicle.  
There is a risk of material damage. Only have  
service and maintenance work involving the  
OBD on-board diagnosis socket carried out by  
a Service Partner of the manufacturer or an‐  
other qualified Service Partner or a specialist  
workshop or other authorised persons. Only  
connect devices that have been tested and  
found to be safe for use with the OBD on-  
board diagnosis socket.  
Objection  
The vehicle owner has the right to contact a  
Service Partner of the manufacturer or another  
qualified Service Partner or a specialist workshop  
and request that no entries are made in the elec‐  
tronic service history and that no data relating to  
his/her time as owner is subsequently stored in  
the vehicle or transmitted to the vehicle manu‐  
facturer. In such cases, no entries will be made in  
the electronic service history of the vehicle.  
Position  
Displays  
Maintenance entered is shown on the Control  
Display, see page 150.  
For Australia/New Zealand:  
maintenance  
The OBD socket for checking emissions-rele‐  
vant components is located on the driver's side.  
No maintenance work other than normal mainte‐  
nance is required to keep the emission levels of  
your vehicle within the design limits.  
Engine warning light  
▷ When the warning light flashes:  
There is an engine malfunction that  
could damage the catalytic converter.  
Have the vehicle checked as soon as  
possible.  
Socket for on-board  
diagnosis OBD  
▷ When the warning light illuminates:  
General  
This indicates a deterioration in exhaust  
emissions. Have the vehicle checked as soon  
as possible.  
Devices connected to the OBD socket trigger  
the alarm system when the vehicle is locked. Re‐  
move any devices connected to the OBD socket  
before locking the vehicle.  
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Vehicle recycling  
The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends  
returning the vehicle to a collection point nomi‐  
nated by the manufacturer at the end of its life  
cycle. The regulations concerning the returning  
of end-of-life vehicles may vary from country to  
country. Additional information is available from a  
Service Partner of the manufacturer or another  
qualified Service Partner or a specialist work‐  
shop.  
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Replacing parts  
Vehicle equipment  
Wiper blades  
Safety notes  
NOTE  
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐  
cific and optional equipment available for the  
model series. It may therefore describe equip‐  
ment and functions which are not installed in  
your vehicle, for example on account of the spe‐  
cial equipment selected or the country specifica‐  
tion. This also applies to safety-relevant func‐  
tions and systems. Please comply with the  
relevant laws and regulations when using the  
corresponding functions and systems.  
The windscreen may sustain damage if a wiper  
falls onto it without the wiper blade fitted. There  
is a risk of material damage. Hold the wiper  
firmly when changing the wiper blade. Do not  
fold in or switch on the wiper without a wiper  
blade installed.  
On-board tool kit  
NOTE  
Wipers which are folded away from the wind‐  
screen can become trapped if the bonnet is  
opened. There is a risk of material damage. Be‐  
fore opening the bonnet, make sure that the  
wipers are fitted with wiper blades and are in  
contact with the windscreen.  
Depending on the equipment, the on-board tool  
kit is located:  
▷ In the luggage compartment behind the left  
side trim.  
Replacing the front wiper blades  
1. To replace the wiper blade, move the wiper  
to the fold-out position, see page 133.  
2. Fold out wiper arm and hold firm.  
3. Press the button, arrow 1, and turn the wiper  
blade, arrow 2.  
▷ Under the luggage compartment floor.  
4. Pull the wiper blade forwards and out, ar‐  
row 3.  
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5. Insert the new wiper blade in the opposite se‐  
quence ensuring that it clips into place.  
A box of spare bulbs is available from a Service  
Partner of the manufacturer or another qualified  
Service Partner or a specialist workshop.  
6. Fold in the wipers.  
Comply with the safety notes, see page 323.  
Replacing the rear wiper blade  
The wiper blade is engaged on the end of the  
wiper arm.  
Headlight glass  
During cool or humid weather, the headlight  
glass can mist over on the inside. When driving  
with the lights switched on, the condensation  
disappears after a short time. There is no need to  
replace the headlight glass.  
1. Pull the wiper up fully and pull off the wiper  
blade, arrow.  
If moisture increases for example if there are wa‐  
ter droplets in the lamp despite the headlights  
being switched on, have the headlights checked.  
Safety notes  
WARNING  
Bulbs can become hot during operation. Con‐  
tact with the bulbs can lead to burns. There is a  
risk of injury. Only replace bulbs when they  
have cooled down.  
2. Insert new wiper blade. The wiper blade must  
engage audibly.  
3. Fold in the wipers.  
Bulbs and lights  
WARNING  
Short circuits can occur when working on light‐  
ing systems that are switched on. There is a  
risk of injury or material damage. Switch the re‐  
spective lights off when working on the lighting  
system. Where applicable, observe the en‐  
closed instructions from the bulb manufacturer.  
General  
Bulbs and lights  
Lights and bulbs are an important aspect of driv‐  
ing safety.  
Some equipment versions have light-emitting di‐  
odes behind a cover as a light source. These  
light-emitting diodes are similar to conventional  
lasers and are classified by legislation as Class 1  
light-emitting diodes.  
WARNING  
Intense brightness can irritate or harm the ret‐  
ina of the eye. There is a risk of injury. Do not  
look directly into the headlights or other light  
sources. Do not remove covers from LEDs.  
In the case of a defect, the manufacturer of the  
vehicle recommends having respective work car‐  
ried out by a Service Partner of the manufacturer  
or another qualified Service Partner or a special‐  
ist workshop.  
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NOTE  
Turn indicator  
Bulb type PY21W, 21 watt.  
Dirty bulbs have a reduced lifetime. There is a  
risk of material damage. Do not touch the glass  
of new bulbs with your bare hands. Use a clean  
tissue or similar, or hold the bulb by its base.  
1. Turn the bulb holder anticlockwise and re‐  
move.  
Front lights  
Halogen headlights  
Overview  
2. Press the bulb gently into the fitting, turn anti‐  
clockwise and remove.  
3. Fit new bulb and bulb holder in the reverse  
sequence.  
Low-beam headlights  
Bulb type H7LL, 55 watt.  
1. Turn the cover anticlockwise and remove.  
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2
3
4
High-beam headlights  
Low-beam headlights  
Turn indicator  
Side lights, daytime running lights  
Side lights, daytime running lights  
The side lights and daytime running lights use  
LED technology.  
In the event of a fault, contact a Service Partner  
of the manufacturer or another qualified Service  
Partner or a specialist workshop.  
2. Pull off connectors.  
Access to turn indicators, low-beam  
headlights, high-beam headlights  
Comply with the safety notes, see page 323.  
Open the bonnet, see page 311.  
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3. Press down the clamp, slide to the right, ar‐  
row 1, and fold down, arrow 2.  
High-beam headlights  
Bulb type 55 watt, H7LL.  
1. Turn the cover anticlockwise and remove.  
4. Pull out the bulb.  
2. Pull off connectors.  
5. Install the new bulb.  
When doing this, position the lug of the bulb  
correctly in the headlight housing and feel the  
bulb engage. Check the bulb is in the correct  
position from outside.  
3. Press down the clamp, slide to the left, ar‐  
row 1, and fold up, arrow 2.  
6. Fold back the clamp and feel it engage.  
7. Attach the connector to the bulb.  
8. Close the headlight housing with the lid. En‐  
sure that the lid engages.  
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4. Pull out the bulb.  
Rear lights  
General  
Comply with the safety notes, see page 323.  
In the case of halogen headlights, the reversing  
light and the rear fog light use LED technology.  
In the case of LED headlights, all the rear lights  
use LED technology.  
With Adaptive LED headlights: all rear lights are  
designed with LED technology.  
5. Install the new bulb.  
In the event of a fault, contact a Service Partner  
of the manufacturer or another qualified Service  
Partner or a specialist workshop.  
When doing this, position the lug of the bulb  
correctly in the headlight housing and feel the  
bulb engage. Check the bulb is in the correct  
position from outside.  
Overview  
6. Fold back the clamp and feel it engage.  
7. Attach the connector to the bulb.  
8. Close the headlight housing with the lid. En‐  
sure that the lid engages.  
LED headlights  
Comply with the safety notes, see page 323.  
All lights use LED technology.  
In the event of a fault, contact a Service Partner  
of the manufacturer or another qualified Service  
Partner or a specialist workshop.  
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2
3
4
5
Turn indicator  
Reversing light  
Rear fog light  
Tail light  
Adaptive LED headlights  
Comply with the safety notes, see page 323.  
All lights use LED technology.  
Brake light/tail light  
In the event of a fault, contact a Service Partner  
of the manufacturer or another qualified Service  
Partner or a specialist workshop.  
Outer rear lights, replacing the  
bulbs  
General  
LED fog light  
Comply with the safety notes, see page 323.  
Brake light/tail light: 21-watt bulb, P21W.  
Turn indicator: 21 watt bulb, P21W.  
Comply with the safety notes, see page 323.  
The LED fog lights use LED technology.  
In the event of a fault, contact a Service Partner  
of the manufacturer or another qualified Service  
Partner or a specialist workshop.  
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Removing the outer rear light  
Remove bulb holder from rear light, arrow 2.  
1. Open the tailgate.  
2. Use the screwdriver from the on-board tool  
kit, see page 322, to loosen the attachment,  
arrow 1.  
Remove the cover, arrow 2.  
2. Press the faulty bulb gently into the fitting,  
turn anticlockwise and remove.  
▷ Upper bulb: turn indicator  
▷ Lower bulb: brake light  
3. To insert the new bulb and attach the bulb  
holder, proceed in the opposite sequence.  
Ensure that the bulb holder engages in all  
fastenings.  
3. Remove the nut, arrow 1, and loosen the  
screw, arrow 2. To unscrew, it is possible to  
use the handle of the screwdriver from the  
on-board tool kit.  
Installing rear light  
1. Connect the plug, arrow 1, and fit the cables  
to the rear light.  
4. Carefully remove the rear light from the body  
by pulling it forwards, arrow 3. Make sure that  
cables are not damaged.  
5. Pull plug off bulb holder by disconnecting ca‐  
bles from rear light.  
2. Position the rear light with the ball pin, ar‐  
row 2, on the mounting point on the body,  
push it onto the threaded pin, and engage.  
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3. Press the rear light flush upwards and tighten  
the screw. Then tighten the nut.  
1. Unscrew the three fastenings, arrows 1, on  
bulb holder.  
4. Install cover. Make sure that the plastic tabs  
of the cover are correctly seated in the corre‐  
sponding recesses of the body.  
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Changing bulbs  
Lights in the tailgate  
1. Remove the bulb holder, arrows, from the  
light.  
General  
Comply with the safety notes, see page 323.  
5-watt bulb, W5W  
Access to the light  
1. Open the tailgate.  
2. Pull out cover on handle recess, see arrow.  
2. Pull the defective bulb out of the socket.  
3. To insert the new bulb and attach the bulb  
holder, proceed in the opposite sequence.  
Ensure that the bulb holder engages.  
Installing the light  
1. Insert the light in the open tailgate. Make sure  
that the trim is resting correctly against the  
tailgate trim panel.  
Removing the light  
1. Unscrew the screw, arrow 1. To unscrew, it is  
possible to use the handle of the screwdriver  
from the on-board tool kit, see page 322.  
2. Position the screw on the bolt and tighten.  
3. Insert the plug into the light.  
Vehicle battery  
General  
The battery is maintenance-free.  
More information regarding the battery can be  
obtained from a Service Partner of the manufac‐  
turer or another qualified Service Partner or a  
specialist workshop.  
2. Pull the plug from the light, arrow 2.  
3. Carefully detach the rear light from the body.  
Safety notes  
DANGER  
Touching live components can result in an  
electric shock. There is a risk of injury or even  
death. Do not touch any components that  
could be live.  
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Symbol  
Meaning  
WARNING  
No direct sunlight, no frost.  
Vehicle batteries that are classified as unsuita‐  
ble may damage systems or result in functions  
no longer being carried out. There is a risk of  
injury or material damage. Only use vehicle bat‐  
teries that have been classified as suitable by  
the vehicle manufacturer.  
Follow the user manual.  
Explosive gas mixture. Do not  
seal any openings on the bat‐  
tery.  
Registering the battery with the  
vehicle  
Replacing the battery  
General  
The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends  
only having the vehicle battery replaced by a  
Service Partner of the manufacturer or another  
qualified Service Partner or an authorised work‐  
shop. If the battery is not replaced correctly, the  
vehicle may not recognise it properly and perfect  
functioning cannot be guaranteed.  
The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends  
having a Service Partner of the manufacturer or  
another qualified Service Partner or an author‐  
ised workshop register the vehicle battery with  
the vehicle after the battery has been replaced.  
Once the battery has been registered again, all  
comfort functions will be available without re‐  
striction and any Check Control messages relat‐  
ing to the comfort functions will no longer be dis‐  
played.  
Notes on removal  
Hazard symbols  
Observe the following notes on removing the ve‐  
hicle battery:  
The following hazard symbols can be found on  
the vehicle battery:  
▷ Park the vehicle and switch off consumers.  
Symbol  
Meaning  
▷ First disconnect the power at the negative  
terminal. Then disconnect the power at the  
positive terminal.  
No smoking, no naked flames,  
no sparks.  
Wear protective goggles.  
Keep away from children.  
Notes on installation  
Observe the following notes on installing the ve‐  
hicle battery:  
▷ Remove any foreign bodies from the battery  
holder.  
Risk of acid burns: wear gloves,  
do not tilt the battery.  
▷ Only install the battery in the intended posi‐  
tion in the vehicle.  
▷ Keep the battery and vehicle connection con‐  
tacts clean.  
Rinse any splashes of acid with  
water immediately. If acid comes  
into contact with eyes or is swal‐  
lowed, seek medical attention  
immediately.  
▷ First connect the power at the positive termi‐  
nal. Then connect the power at the negative  
terminal.  
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▷ Use the connections, connectors and covers  
provided.  
Charging the battery  
Only charge the battery via the jump-starting  
connections, see page 337, in the engine com‐  
partment and with the engine switched off.  
▷ Connect a hose to the gas outlet opening if  
necessary.  
Initial operation  
Power failure  
The battery is operational. No special precau‐  
tions are required for start-up.  
Following an electrical power failure, some  
equipment will have to be reinitialised or individ‐  
ual settings will need to be updated, for example:  
Charging the battery  
General  
Ensure the battery is sufficiently charged to  
guarantee the entire lifetime of the battery.  
▷ With memory function: save positions again.  
▷ Time: update.  
▷ Date: update.  
▷ Glass sunroof: initialise system.  
Charge the battery under the following situations:  
Storing the battery  
Observe the following information on storing ve‐  
hicle batteries:  
▷ If the inspection glass on the top of the bat‐  
tery is black.  
▷ If there is insufficient starting power.  
▷ Store the battery in a cool and dry place.  
The following conditions can have a negative ef‐  
fect on battery performance:  
▷ Protect the battery from direct sunlight and  
frost.  
▷ Frequently driving short distances.  
▷ Only clean the battery with a damp, anti-static  
cloth.  
▷ If the vehicle is not used for a period of one  
month or longer.  
▷ Store the battery upright and secure it  
against falling over.  
Safety note  
▷ Install the oldest batteries first.  
▷ Do not remove the protective cap from the  
contacts.  
NOTE  
Battery chargers for the vehicle battery may  
operate with high voltages and high currents  
which can overload or damage the 12-volt on-  
board network. There is a risk of material dam‐  
age. Only connect battery chargers for the ve‐  
hicle battery to the starting aid terminals in the  
engine compartment.  
▷ Charge or install the battery by the date on  
the battery label at the latest. Once fully  
charged, the battery will work for another  
10 months.  
Disposing of the old battery  
Dispose of old batteries at a Service  
Partner of the manufacturer or another  
qualified Service Partner or a specialist  
workshop or hand them in to an authorised col‐  
lecting point.  
Battery charger  
Battery chargers developed especially for the ve‐  
hicle and suitable for the on-board network can  
be obtained from a Service Partner of the manu‐  
facturer or another qualified Service Partner or a  
specialist workshop.  
Batteries filled with acid should be transported  
upright. Protect batteries against falling over  
when in transit.  
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Warranty  
Replacing fuses  
See the vehicle purchase contract for informa‐  
tion on the battery warranty.  
The vehicle manufacturer recommends having  
fuses changed by a Service Partner of the manu‐  
facturer or another qualified Service Partner or a  
specialist workshop.  
Fuses  
General  
The fuses are located at different positions in the  
vehicle.  
Safety note  
WARNING  
Incorrect or repaired fuses can overload electri‐  
cal cables and components. There is a risk of  
fire. Do not repair blown fuses or replace them  
with fuses with a different colour or amp rating.  
In the glove compartment  
The fuses are located behind a cover in the glove  
compartment on the passenger's side.  
Press the mount down, arrow 1, and take off the  
cover, arrow 2.  
Information on the fuse assignments, as well as  
the positions of any other fuse boxes, is available  
on the Internet:  
Where applicable, information on the fuse types  
and locations is also found on a separate sheet in  
the fuse box.  
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Help in case of a breakdown  
To remove it, slide the warning triangle to the  
side.  
Vehicle equipment  
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐  
cific and optional equipment available for the  
model series. It may therefore describe equip‐  
ment and functions which are not installed in  
your vehicle, for example on account of the spe‐  
cial equipment selected or the country specifica‐  
tion. This also applies to safety-relevant func‐  
tions and systems. Please comply with the  
relevant laws and regulations when using the  
corresponding functions and systems.  
First-aid kit  
General  
Some items in the kit have a limited life.  
Check the use-by dates of the contents regularly  
and replace any items that have expired in good  
time.  
Storage  
Hazard warning lights  
The first-aid kit is located in the compartment  
under the luggage compartment floor.  
The button is located in the centre console.  
Fold up luggage compartment floor.  
Warning triangle  
BMW Roadside Assistance  
Principle  
BMW Group Roadside Assistance can be con‐  
tacted if you require help in the event of a break‐  
down.  
General  
In the event of a breakdown, data on the vehicle  
condition is transferred to the manufacturer of  
the vehicle. It is possible that malfunctions can  
be remedied directly.  
The warning triangle is located inside the tail‐  
gate.  
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There are various ways of making contact.  
▷ Via a Check Control message, see page 146.  
▷ Calling with a mobile phone.  
Teleservice Assistance can be started after a re‐  
quest by the service specialist.  
1. Park the vehicle safely.  
▷ Via the BMW Connected app.  
2. Apply the parking brake.  
Depending on the national-market version and  
vehicle type, a different Roadside Assistance  
provider can be assigned via the ConnectedDrive  
customer portal if necessary.  
3. Control Display is switched on.  
4. Confirm Teleservice Assistance.  
Certain vehicle functions may be restored to a  
drivable condition.  
If this is not possible, further measures will be ini‐  
tiated, for example Mobile Service will be in‐  
formed.  
Requirements  
▷ Activated ConnectedDrive contract, equip‐  
ment with intelligent emergency call or BMW  
ConnectedDrive services.  
▷ Mobile reception.  
BMW Accident Assistance  
▷ Standby state is switched on.  
Principle  
BMW Group Accident Assistance can be contac‐  
ted if help is required in the event of an accident.  
Starting  
When equipped with Teleservices, support is  
provided first through Teleservice Diagnosis and  
then by Teleservice Assistance if required.  
General  
Via iDrive:  
If the vehicle sensors detect a minor to moder‐  
ately severe accident, which did not trigger any  
airbags, a Check Control message is displayed in  
the instrument cluster. A corresponding text  
message also appears on the Control Display.  
1. "ConnectedDrive"  
2. "BMW Assistance"  
3. "BMW Roadside Assistance"  
Contact with the manufacturer's Roadside  
Assistance is established.  
When BMW Accident Assistance is activated,  
data on the vehicle condition is transferred to  
BMW.  
A telephone number may be displayed. Se‐  
lect it to dial the telephone number using a  
connected mobile telephone.  
Depending on the national-market version and  
vehicle type, a different accident assistance pro‐  
vider can be assigned via the ConnectedDrive  
customer portal if necessary.  
Teleservice Diagnosis  
Teleservice Diagnosis enables the detailed vehi‐  
cle data required for diagnosis to be transferred  
via mobile communications. This data is transfer‐  
red automatically.  
Requirements  
▷ Activated ConnectedDrive contract, equip‐  
ment with intelligent emergency call or BMW  
ConnectedDrive services.  
Teleservice Assistance  
▷ Mobile reception.  
Teleservice Assistance is a country-specific fea‐  
ture that enables a more in-depth diagnosis of  
the vehicle via mobile telephony.  
▷ Standby state is switched on.  
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The emergency call establishes a connection to  
a public emergency call number.  
Starting BMW Accident  
Assistance  
This depends on factors such as the specific  
mobile telephone network and national regula‐  
tions.  
If an accident is detected  
automatically  
The emergency call is placed using the SIM card  
integrated in the vehicle and cannot be switched  
off.  
A text message prompting the driver to call  
BMW Accident Assistance is shown on the Con‐  
trol Display.  
For technical reasons, it might not be possible to  
make an emergency call in highly adverse condi‐  
tions.  
The connection can be established directly:  
"BMW Accident Assist."  
The Check Control message for BMW Accident  
Assistance can also be called up from the saved  
Check Control messages, see page 146, for a  
certain length of time.  
Overview  
Starting manually  
BMW Accident Assistance can also be contac‐  
ted independently of the automatic accident de‐  
tection function.  
Via iDrive:  
1. "ConnectedDrive"  
SOS button.  
2. "BMW Assistance"  
3. "BMW Accident Assistance"  
Follow the displays on the Control Display. A  
voice connection is established.  
Operating requirements  
▷ Standby state is switched on.  
▷ Emergency call system is functional.  
4. "End call"  
The voice connection can be terminated.  
▷ If the vehicle is equipped with intelligent  
emergency call: the SIM card integrated in  
the vehicle is activated.  
Emergency call  
Automatic triggering  
Statutory emergency call  
In certain circumstances, for example deploy‐  
ment of the airbags, an emergency call may be  
placed automatically immediately after an acci‐  
dent of appropriate severity. An automatic emer‐  
gency call is not affected by pressing the SOS  
button.  
Principle  
The system can be used to trigger an emer‐  
gency call automatically or manually in emer‐  
gency situations.  
General  
Manual triggering  
Press the SOS button in an emergency only.  
1. Tap on cover flap.  
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2. Press and hold the SOS button until the LED  
General  
in the button area is illuminated green.  
Press the SOS button in an emergency only.  
▷ The LED is illuminated green when the emer‐  
gency call has been activated.  
The intelligent emergency call system estab‐  
lishes a connection with the BMW emergency  
call centre.  
If a cancellation request is displayed on the  
Control Display, the emergency call can be  
cancelled.  
Even if no emergency call through BMW is pos‐  
sible, in some cases an emergency call may still  
be established to a public emergency call num‐  
ber. This depends on factors such as the specific  
mobile telephone network and national regula‐  
tions.  
If the situation permits, wait in the vehicle un‐  
til voice contact has been established.  
▷ The LED flashes green when the connection  
to the emergency number has been estab‐  
lished.  
For technical reasons, it might not be possible to  
make an emergency call in highly adverse condi‐  
tions.  
When an emergency call is made, data is sent  
to the public rescue coordination centre in or‐  
der to decide what rescue measures are re‐  
quired, for example the position of the vehi‐  
cle, if this can be determined.  
Overview  
For information on data transfer and storage,  
see page 15.  
Even if the vehicle occupants can no longer  
hear the rescue coordination centre through  
the loudspeakers, the rescue coordination  
centre may still be able to hear the vehicle  
occupants speak.  
The rescue coordination centre ends the emer‐  
gency call.  
SOS button.  
Malfunction  
The emergency call function may be impaired.  
Operating requirements  
▷ Standby state is switched on.  
▷ Emergency call system is functional.  
The LED near the emergency call button illumi‐  
nates for approximately 30 seconds. A Check  
Control message is shown.  
▷ If the vehicle is equipped with intelligent  
emergency call: the SIM card integrated in  
the vehicle is activated.  
Have checks performed by a Service Partner of  
the manufacturer or another qualified Service  
Partner or a specialist workshop.  
Automatic triggering  
Intelligent emergency call  
Principle  
The system can be used to trigger an emer‐  
gency call automatically or manually in emer‐  
gency situations.  
In certain circumstances, for example deploy‐  
ment of the airbags, an emergency call may be  
placed automatically immediately after an acci‐  
dent of appropriate severity. An automatic emer‐  
gency call is not affected by pressing the SOS  
button.  
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Manual triggering  
Safety note  
1. Tap on cover flap.  
2. Press and hold the SOS button until the LED  
in the button area is illuminated green.  
WARNING  
Incorrect use of the fire extinguisher can cause  
injury. There is a risk of injury. Observe the in‐  
formation below when using the fire extin‐  
guisher:  
▷ The LED is illuminated green when the emer‐  
gency call has been activated.  
If a cancellation request is displayed on the  
Control Display, the emergency call can be  
cancelled.  
▷ Do not inhale the extinguishing agent. If  
the extinguishing agent is inhaled, move  
the casualty out into the fresh air. If the  
casualty experiences breathing difficulties,  
contact a doctor immediately.  
If the situation permits, wait in the vehicle un‐  
til voice contact has been established.  
▷ The LED flashes green when the connection  
to the emergency number has been estab‐  
lished.  
▷ Do not allow the extinguishing agent to  
come into contact with the skin. Pro‐  
longed contact with the extinguishing  
agent can cause the skin to dry out.  
When an emergency call is made via BMW,  
data, for example the vehicle's position if this  
can be determined, is sent to the public  
emergency call centre in order to decide  
what rescue measures are required.  
▷ Do not allow the extinguishing agent to  
come into contact with the eyes. In the  
event of contact with the eyes, rinse them  
immediately with plenty of water. In case  
of prolonged discomfort, contact a doctor.  
If questions asked by the emergency call  
centre remain unanswered, rescue measures  
are implemented automatically.  
Overview  
The fire extinguisher is located at the front of the  
front passenger seat.  
Even if the vehicle occupants can no longer  
hear the emergency call centre through the  
loudspeakers, the emergency call centre may  
still be able to hear the vehicle occupants  
speak.  
Removing the fire extinguisher  
Open the buckles on the retaining strap.  
The emergency call centre ends the emergency  
call.  
Using the fire extinguisher  
To use the fire extinguisher, follow the manufac‐  
turer's instructions on the fire extinguisher and  
the information supplied with it.  
Fire extinguisher  
Principle  
The fire extinguisher can be used to put out vehi‐  
cle fires.  
Stowing the fire extinguisher  
1. Insert the fire extinguisher into the holder.  
2. Hook in and close the buckles.  
General  
Depending on the vehicle's equipment and the  
country variant, the vehicle may have a fire extin‐  
guisher.  
Maintenance and refilling  
Have the fire extinguisher checked every 2 years  
by a Service Partner of the manufacturer or an‐  
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other qualified Service Partner or a specialist  
workshop.  
Preparations  
1. Check whether the battery in the other vehi‐  
cle shows 12 volts. Information about the  
voltage is provided on the battery.  
Make a note of the next maintenance date for  
the fire extinguisher.  
Replace the fire extinguisher after use or have it  
refilled.  
2. Switch off the engine of the other vehicle.  
3. Switch off any power consumers in both ve‐  
hicles.  
Starting aid  
Jump-starting connections  
The starting aid terminal in the engine compart‐  
ment, see page 310, serves as the positive bat‐  
tery terminal.  
General  
If the vehicle battery is discharged, the engine  
can be started from another vehicle's battery us‐  
ing two jump leads. Only use jump leads with  
fully insulated terminal clamps.  
Open the cover of the jump-starting connection.  
A special connection on the body serves as the  
negative battery terminal in the engine compart‐  
ment, see page 310.  
Safety notes  
Connecting the cables  
Before starting, switch off all unnecessary power  
consumers, for example the radio, on both vehi‐  
cles.  
DANGER  
Touching live components can result in an  
electric shock. There is a risk of injury or even  
death. Do not touch any components that  
could be live.  
1. Open the cover of the jump-starting connec‐  
tion.  
2. Connect a terminal clamp on the positive/+  
jump lead to the positive terminal of the bat‐  
tery or the corresponding jump-starting con‐  
nection on the other vehicle.  
WARNING  
Connecting the jump leads in the wrong se‐  
quence can cause sparks. There is a risk of in‐  
jury. Please comply with the correct sequence  
when connecting.  
3. Connect the second terminal clamp to the  
battery's positive terminal or to the corre‐  
sponding jump-starting connection on the  
vehicle being started.  
4. Connect a terminal clamp on the negative/–  
jump lead to the negative terminal of the bat‐  
tery or the corresponding engine or body  
earth connection on the other vehicle.  
NOTE  
Contact between the bodywork of the two ve‐  
hicles can result in a short circuit during starting  
aid. There is a risk of material damage. Make  
sure there is no contact between the body‐  
work.  
5. Connect the second terminal clamp to the  
negative terminal of the battery or to a corre‐  
sponding engine or body earth connection on  
the vehicle being started.  
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▷ Raise the vehicle with suitable equipment.  
Starting the engine  
Never use spray products to start the engine.  
▷ Do not raise or secure the vehicle by its  
towing eye, body parts or chassis parts.  
1. Start the engine of the other vehicle and al‐  
low it to run for a few minutes at a slightly  
higher idle speed.  
Towing or pushing the vehicle  
A broken-down vehicle can be towed or pushed.  
To roll or push the vehicle, see page 135.  
Observe the following notes:  
If starting a diesel vehicle: allow the engine of  
the other vehicle to run for approximately  
10 minutes.  
2. Start the engine of the vehicle to be started in  
the usual way.  
▷ Make sure that the standby state is switched  
on, otherwise low-beam headlights, rear  
lights, turn indicators and wipers would not  
be available.  
If an initial attempt to start the engine fails,  
wait a few minutes before trying again to al‐  
low the discharged battery to recharge.  
▷ Do not tow the vehicle with the rear axle  
raised, otherwise the steering can turn.  
3. Allow both engines to run for a few minutes.  
4. Disconnect the jump leads in reverse order to  
connection.  
▷ When the engine is not running, there is no  
power assistance. The steering and brakes  
will require extra effort to operate.  
Check the battery and have it recharged if nec‐  
essary.  
▷ Greater steering wheel movements are nec‐  
essary.  
▷ The towing vehicle must not be lighter than  
the towed vehicle, otherwise it may be unable  
to keep the towed vehicle reliably under con‐  
trol.  
Tow-starting and towing  
Safety note  
▷ Do not exceed a towing speed of 50 km/h,  
30 mph.  
WARNING  
▷ Do not exceed a towing distance of 50 km,  
30 miles.  
Due to system limitations, individual functions  
may not work properly when tow-starting/  
towing with activated Intelligent Safety Sys‐  
tems. There is a risk of accident. Switch off all  
Intelligent Safety Systems before tow-starting/  
towing.  
Towing truck  
Manual transmission  
Safety notes  
NOTE  
Have your vehicle transported by a towing truck  
with a hoisting frame, or hoisted onto a load area.  
The vehicle may be damaged when raising and  
securing it.  
There is a risk of material damage.  
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▷ Do not raise or secure the vehicle by its  
Steptronic transmission without  
xDrive: transporting the vehicle  
towing eye, body parts or chassis parts.  
General  
The vehicle must not be towed if the front  
wheels are in contact with the ground.  
Steptronic transmission with  
xDrive: transporting the vehicle  
General  
Do not have the vehicle towed.  
Safety note  
NOTE  
Pushing the vehicle  
If the vehicle is towed with a lifted rear axle, the  
vehicle can be damaged. There is a risk of ma‐  
terial damage. Only have the vehicle towed with  
a lifted front axle or transported on a load plat‐  
form.  
To remove a broken-down vehicle from danger,  
it can be pushed for a short distance.  
To roll or push the vehicle, see page 137.  
Towing truck  
Pushing the vehicle  
To remove a broken-down vehicle from danger,  
it can be pushed for a short distance.  
To roll or push the vehicle, see page 137.  
Towing truck  
Only have the vehicle transported on a truck bed.  
NOTE  
The vehicle may be damaged when raising and  
securing it.  
There is a risk of material damage.  
▷ Raise the vehicle with suitable equipment.  
Have the vehicle transported by a towing truck  
with a hoisting frame, or hoisted onto a loading  
platform.  
▷ Do not raise or secure the vehicle by its  
towing eye, body parts or chassis parts.  
NOTE  
Towing other vehicles  
General  
Switch on the hazard warning lights in line with  
local regulations.  
The vehicle may be damaged when raising and  
securing it.  
There is a risk of material damage.  
▷ Raise the vehicle with suitable equipment.  
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If the electrical system of the vehicle being  
towed has failed, the vehicle must be made iden‐  
tifiable to other road users, for instance by plac‐  
ing a sign or the warning triangle in the rear win‐  
dow.  
▷ Do not exceed a towing speed of 50 km/h,  
30 mph.  
▷ Do not exceed a towing distance of 5 km,  
3 miles.  
▷ Ensure that the towing rope is taut when the  
towing vehicle drives off.  
Safety notes  
Towing eye  
General  
WARNING  
If the gross vehicle weight of the towing vehicle  
is less than that of the vehicle being towed, the  
towing eye may be torn off or it may not be  
possible to control the vehicle. There is a risk of  
accident. Make sure that the gross vehicle  
weight of the towing vehicle is greater than the  
weight of the vehicle being towed.  
NOTE  
If the tow bar or the towing rope is not attached  
correctly, other vehicle parts can be damaged.  
There is a risk of material damage. Attach the  
tow bar or towing rope to the towing eye cor‐  
rectly.  
Always keep the screw-on towing eye in the ve‐  
hicle.  
The towing eye can be screwed in at the front or  
rear of the vehicle.  
The towing eye is located in the on-board tool  
kit, see page 322.  
Tow bar  
▷ Only use the towing eye supplied with the ve‐  
hicle and make sure that it is screwed in fully  
and is tight.  
The towing eyes of both vehicles should be on  
the same side.  
▷ Only use the towing eye for towing on paved  
roads.  
If it is impossible to avoid attaching the tow bar at  
an angle, note the following:  
▷ Avoid transverse loads on the towing eye, for  
example do not raise the vehicle by the tow‐  
ing eye.  
▷ Clearance may be limited when cornering.  
▷ Lateral forces will be generated if the tow bar  
is installed at an angle.  
▷ Check the towing eye fastening regularly.  
Towing rope  
Note the following if using a towing rope:  
▷ Use nylon ropes or straps that will allow the  
vehicle to be towed smoothly.  
▷ Fasten the towing rope so it is not twisted.  
▷ Check the towing eye and towing rope fas‐  
tening regularly.  
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Safety note  
NOTE  
If the towing eye is not used as intended, the  
vehicle or towing eye may be damaged. There  
is a risk of material damage. Observe the notes  
on using the towing eye.  
Thread for towing eye  
Press the marking on the edge of the cover to  
push it out.  
Tow-starting  
Do not attempt to tow-start the vehicle.  
If necessary, start the engine using starting aid,  
see page 337.  
Have the cause of the starting problems rectified  
by a Service Partner of the manufacturer or an‐  
other qualified Service Partner or a specialist  
workshop.  
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General care  
Distances and temperature  
▷ Maximum temperature: 60 ℃/140 ℉.  
Vehicle equipment  
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐  
cific and optional equipment available for the  
model series. It may therefore describe equip‐  
ment and functions which are not installed in  
your vehicle, for example on account of the spe‐  
cial equipment selected or the country specifica‐  
tion. This also applies to safety-relevant func‐  
tions and systems. Please comply with the  
relevant laws and regulations when using the  
corresponding functions and systems.  
▷ Minimum distance to sensors, cameras,  
seals: 30 cm, 12 in.  
▷ Minimum distance to the glass sunroof:  
80 cm, 31.5 in.  
Automatic car washes  
Safety note  
NOTE  
The vehicle can be damaged if automatic  
washing bays or car washes are used incor‐  
rectly. There is a risk of material damage. Ob‐  
serve the following notes:  
Washing the vehicle  
General  
Regularly remove foreign bodies, for example  
leaves, from the area below the windscreen with  
the bonnet raised.  
▷ Textile car washes or systems using soft  
brushes are preferable, to avoid damage  
to the paintwork.  
Wash the vehicle frequently, especially in winter.  
Heavy soiling and road salt can cause damage to  
the vehicle.  
▷ Do not drive into automatic car washes  
washing or washing bays with guide rails  
higher than 10 cm, 4 in, to avoid damage  
to the body.  
Steam-jet cleaners and high-  
pressure cleaners  
▷ Note the maximum tyre width of the guide  
rail to avoid damage to tyres and rims.  
▷ Fold in the exterior mirrors to avoid dam‐  
aging them.  
Safety note  
▷ Deactivate the wipers and the rain sensor  
(if fitted) to avoid damage to the wiper sys‐  
tem.  
NOTE  
When cleaning with high-pressure cleaners, ex‐  
cessive pressure or excessive temperatures  
can damage various components. There is a  
risk of material damage. Maintain a sufficient  
distance and do not spray for an extended pe‐  
riod of time. Comply with the instructions for  
the high-pressure cleaner.  
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Completely remove residues on the windscreens  
to avoid affecting visibility due to smearing and to  
reduce wiping noise and wiper blade wear.  
Entering a car wash with a  
Steptronic transmission  
Safety note  
Vehicle care  
NOTE  
Selector lever position P is automatically en‐  
gaged when standby state is switched off.  
There is a risk of material damage. Do not  
switch off standby state in car washes.  
Care products  
General  
BMW recommends using care and cleaning  
products from BMW. Suitable care products are  
available from a Service Partner of the manufac‐  
turer or another qualified Service Partner or a  
specialist workshop.  
General  
The vehicle must be able to roll freely whilst in  
the car wash.  
To roll or push the vehicle, see page 137.  
Safety note  
Some car washes require you to get out of the  
vehicle. It is not possible to lock the vehicle from  
the outside in selector lever position N. If an at‐  
tempt is made to lock the vehicle, a signal  
sounds.  
WARNING  
Cleaning agents can contain hazardous sub‐  
stances or constitute a health risk. There is a  
risk of injury. When cleaning the interior, open  
the doors or windows. Use only products that  
are intended for cleaning the vehicle's interior.  
Observe the notes on the packaging.  
Exiting from a car wash  
Make sure that the vehicle key is in the vehicle.  
Switch on drive-ready state, see page 122.  
Headlights  
Do not rub wet headlights dry and do not use  
abrasive or corrosive cleaning agents.  
Vehicle paintwork  
General  
Soak impurities such as insect residues with  
shampoo and wash off with water.  
Regular care promotes driving safety and pre‐  
serves your vehicle's value. Environmental ef‐  
fects in areas with high air pollution or natural  
contaminants, for example tree resin or pollen,  
may affect the vehicle paintwork. Take such fac‐  
tors into consideration when deciding on the fre‐  
quency and scope of vehicle care measures.  
Remove ice with a de-icer spray; do not use an  
ice scraper.  
After washing the vehicle  
After the vehicle has been washed, briefly apply  
the brakes to dry them, otherwise braking effec‐  
tiveness may be temporarily reduced. The heat  
generated by braking dries the brake discs and  
brake pads and protects them against corrosion.  
Immediately remove aggressive substances, for  
example spilled fuel, oil, grease or bird droppings  
to prevent paintwork damage and discolouration.  
Matt paintwork  
Only use cleaning and care products that are  
suitable for vehicles with matt paintwork.  
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60 ℃/140 ℉. Observe the manufacturer's in‐  
structions.  
Leather care  
Remove dust from the leather at regular intervals  
with a cloth or vacuum cleaner.  
Corrosive, acidic or alkaline cleaners may destroy  
the protective coatings of adjacent parts, for ex‐  
ample brake discs.  
Dust and road dirt will otherwise become worked  
into pores and folds, resulting in considerable  
abrasion and causing the leather surface to be‐  
come prematurely brittle.  
After cleaning, briefly apply the brakes to dry  
them. The heat generated by braking dries the  
brake discs and brake pads and protects them  
against corrosion.  
In order to protect against discolouration, for ex‐  
ample from clothing, clean and care for the  
leather approximately every two months.  
Chrome-like surfaces  
Clean light-coloured leather more frequently as it  
has the tendency to soil faster.  
Carefully clean parts, for example the radiator  
grille and door handles, with plenty of water and  
add shampoo if need be, particularly if they have  
been exposed to road salt.  
Use leather cleaner, otherwise dirt and grease  
will attack the protective coating of the leather.  
Care of upholstery fabrics  
General  
Regularly clean the upholstery with a vacuum  
cleaner.  
Rubber parts  
The surfaces of rubber parts can be contamina‐  
ted or lose their shine due to environmental influ‐  
ences. Only use water and suitable care prod‐  
ucts for cleaning.  
In the event of heavy soiling, for example stains  
caused by drinks, use a soft sponge or a lint-free  
microfibre cloth with suitable interior cleaning  
agents.  
Rubber parts subjected to high wear and tear  
should be treated regularly with rubber care  
products. Do not use silicone-based care prod‐  
ucts for treating rubber seals, otherwise these  
could be damaged and become a source of  
noise.  
Clean the upholstery up to the seams using wide  
wiping actions. Avoid rubbing vigorously.  
Fine wood parts  
Safety note  
Clean fine wood trims and fine wood parts with a  
damp cloth only. Then dry them with a soft cloth.  
NOTE  
Open Velcro fasteners on articles of clothing  
can damage the seat covers. There is a risk of  
material damage. Make sure that any Velcro  
fasteners on your clothing are closed.  
Kenaf  
Treat parts made from kenaf fibres with a suita‐  
ble care product only.  
Plastic parts  
Care of special parts  
Light alloy wheels  
When cleaning the wheels while they are instal‐  
led on the vehicle, only use neutral rim cleaner  
with a pH value between 5 and 9. Do not use  
abrasive cleaners or steam cleaners above  
NOTE  
Cleaning agents containing alcohol or solvents,  
such as nitro thinners, cold cleaners, fuel or  
similar can damage plastic parts. There is a risk  
of material damage. Clean with a microfibre  
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cloth. Lightly moisten the cloth with water if  
necessary.  
In the event of heavy soiling, clean floor carpets  
using a microfibre cloth and water or textile  
cleaner. Rub back and forth in the direction of  
travel to prevent matting.  
Clean with a microfibre cloth.  
Lightly moisten the cloth with water if necessary.  
Do not soak the headliner.  
Trailer tow hitch with removable ball  
linkage  
Keep ball linkage and bracket clean.  
Seat belts  
Grease or oil bearing locations, sliding surfaces  
and the small balls on the bracket pin regularly  
with resin-free grease or oil.  
WARNING  
Chemical cleaners can cause irreparable dam‐  
age to the fabric of the seat belts. The protec‐  
tive function of the seat belts will be lost. There  
is a risk of injury or even death. Only use a mild  
soap and water solution for cleaning the seat  
belts.  
Before using steam cleaners or high-pressure  
cleaners on the vehicle, remove the ball linkage  
and insert the cover into the bracket.  
Do not clean ball linkage with a steam cleaner or  
high pressure cleaner.  
Sensors and camera lenses  
Clean sensors or camera lenses using a cloth  
moistened with a small amount of glass cleaner.  
Dirt on the belt straps can interfere with the ac‐  
tion of the reel and is a safety hazard.  
Only clean the belt straps with a mild soap solu‐  
tion while still fitted to the vehicle.  
Displays, screens and protective  
glass of the Head-Up Display  
Do not allow seat belts to retract until they are  
dry.  
Carpets and foot mats  
NOTE  
Chemical cleaners, moisture or fluids of all  
kinds can damage the surface of displays and  
screens. There is a risk of material damage.  
Clean with a clean, anti-static microfibre cloth.  
WARNING  
Objects in the driver's footwell can restrict the  
pedal travel or block a pedal that has been  
pressed. There is a risk of accident. Ensure that  
items in the vehicle are stowed securely and  
cannot get into the driver's footwell. Only use  
floor mats that are suitable for the vehicle and  
can be securely fastened to the floor. Do not  
use loose floor mats, and do not place several  
floor mats on top of one another. Make sure  
that there is sufficient space for the pedals. En‐  
sure that floor mats are securely reattached af‐  
ter removal, for example for cleaning.  
NOTE  
Incorrect cleaning can damage the surfaces of  
displays. There is a risk of material damage.  
Avoid applying excessive pressure and do not  
use abrasive materials.  
Clean with a clean, anti-static microfibre cloth.  
Clean the protective glass of the Head-Up Dis‐  
play, see page 158, with a microfibre cloth and  
commercially available dishwashing liquid.  
Floor mats can be removed from the vehicle to  
enable the interior to be cleaned more thor‐  
oughly.  
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Laying up the vehicle  
Special measures need to be taken if putting the  
vehicle out of use for longer than three months.  
Additional information is available from a Service  
Partner of the manufacturer or another qualified  
Service Partner or a specialist workshop.  
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