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Buttons for the central locking

system

Opening and closing

Buttons on the vehicle key

Overview

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2

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4

Unlocking

Buttons for the central locking system.

Locking

Opening the trunk lid

Panic mode, pathway lighting

Locking

Press the button with the front doors

closed.

Unlocking the vehicle

The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.

Press the button on the vehicle key.

Unlocking

Depending on the settings, either only the driv‐

er's door or all vehicle access points are un‐

locked.

Press the button.

If only the driver's door is unlocked, press the

button on the vehicle key again to unlock the

other vehicle access points.

Panic mode

You can trigger the alarm system if you find your‐

self in a dangerous situation.

Press and hold the button on the vehi‐

cle key after unlocking.

▷ Press the button on the vehicle key

and hold for at least 3 seconds.

The windows and the glass sunroof are opened,

as long as the button on the vehicle key is

pressed.

▷ Briefly press the button on the vehicle key

three times in succession.

To switch off the alarm: press any button.

Locking the vehicle

1. Close the driver's door.

2.

Press the button on the vehicle key.

All vehicle access points are locked.

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Comfort Access

Principle

Trunk lid

Opening

The vehicle can be accessed without operating

the vehicle key.

Carrying the vehicle key with you, e.g., in your

pants pocket, is sufficient.

The vehicle automatically detects the vehicle key

when it is in close proximity or in the car's inte‐

rior.

Unlocking the vehicle

▷ Unlock the vehicle and then press the button

on the outer side of the trunk lid.

▷

Press and hold the button on the ve‐

hicle key for approx. 1 second.

Depending on the setting, the doors may also

be unlocked.

Without automatic tailgate

operation: closing

Close the trunk lid manually.

Grasp the handle of a vehicle door completely.

Locking the vehicle

With automatic tailgate operation:

closing

Press the button on the inside of the

trunk lid.

Touch the grooved surface on the handle of a

closed vehicle door with your finger for approx.

1 second without grasping the door handle.

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Switch console

Displays, control elements

In the vicinity of the steering

wheel

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2

3

4

5

6

Selector lever/gearshift lever

Controller

Parking brake, Automatic Hold

M MODE, SETUP, Sound Control

Start/Stop button

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2

3

4

Light switch element

Turn signal indicator, high beams

Instrument cluster

Wipers

Assistance systems

iDrive

Indicator/warning lights

The indicator/warning lights can light up in a vari‐

ety of combinations and colors.

Principle

iDrive is the operating concept of the infotain‐

ment system and includes a large number of

functions.

Several of the lights are checked for proper func‐

tioning and light up temporarily when drive-ready

state is turned on.

Buttons on the Controller

Driver's door

Button Function

Go to the main menu.

Go to Apps menu.

Go to the Media/Radio menu.

Go to the Communication menu.

Go to navigation map.

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2

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Seats, comfort features

Central locking system

Opening/closing trunk lid

Exterior mirrors

Go to destination input menu for navi‐

gation.

Power windows

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Button Function

Go to the previous display.

Go to the Options menu.

Voice control

Activating the voice control system

Press the button on the steering wheel.

Say the command.

Ending voice control

Press the button on the steering wheel

or ›Cancel‹.

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Set-up and use

Adjusting the distance

The distance to the back of the head is adjusted

via the backrest tilt.

Seats, mirrors and steering

wheel

Electrically adjustable seats

Adjusting the exterior mirrors

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2

3

4

Backrest width

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2

3

Adjusting

Forward/backward, height, seat tilt

Backrest tilt, head restraint

Lumbar support

Selecting a mirror, Automatic Curb Monitor

Folding in and out

Adjusting the steering wheel

Manual steering wheel adjustment

Adjusting the head restraint

Adjusting the height

1. Fold the lever down.

Press switch up or down.

2. Move the steering wheel to the preferred

height and angle to suit your seat position.

For equipment specification with M Carbon

bucket seat:

3. Fold the lever back up.

The height of the head restraints cannot be set.

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Memory function

Principle

The following settings can be stored and, if nec‐

essary, retrieved using the memory function:

Infotainment

Radio

Buttons and functions

Depending on the country and equipment ver‐

sion, the radio has the following buttons.

▷ Seat position.

▷ Exterior mirror position.

▷ Height of the Head-up Display.

Button

Function

Press: turns sound output on/

off.

Storing

1. Set the desired position.

Turn: adjusts the volume.

2.

Press the button. The writing on the

button lights up.

Change the entertainment

source.

3. Press the desired button 1 or 2 at the door

while the writing is lit. A signal sounds.

Press once: changes the sta‐

tion/track.

Calling up settings

Press the desired button 1 or 2.

/

Press and hold: fast forward/

rewind the track.

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Programmable memory but‐

tons.

Fold the seat backrest forward

1. Pull the lever.

Changeover of waveband/satel‐

lite radio.

Menu Apps.

Navigation destination input

2. Fold the seat backrest forward.

To make the entry to the rear easier, the seat will

automatically move to the most forward position.

Entering a destination via the search

1.

2.

Press the button on the Controller.

"Where to?"

Push the seat backrest rearward

Push the seat backrest rearward and engage it.

3. Enter at least two letters or characters.

The seat moves automatically to the last seat po‐

sition that was stored.

Select point of interest categories from the

points of interest menu as needed.

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The search term may be completed automat‐

ically in orange lettering.

▷ Via iDrive:

"Accept"

Move the Controller up to accept the sug‐

gested search term.

▷

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4.

Select the icon, if needed.

Press the corresponding button on the steer‐

ing wheel.

A list of the results is displayed.

▷ Via the selection list in the instrument cluster:

5. If necessary, "Filter"

6. "Show results"

Use the thumbwheel on the steering wheel to

select: "Accept"

7. Select the desired entry.

8. If necessary, "Start guidance"

▷ Via touchscreen: tap on the corresponding

entry on the Control Display.

Connecting a mobile phone

General information

After the mobile phone is connected once to the

vehicle, the mobile phone can be operated using

iDrive and the steering wheel buttons.

Dialing a number

1. "COM"

2. If necessary, "Telephone"

3. "Dial number:"

4. Enter the numbers.

5.

Select the icon. The connection is estab‐

lished via the mobile phone to which this

function has been assigned.

Connecting the mobile phone via

Bluetooth

1. "COM"

Establish the connection via the additional tele‐

phone:

2. "Mobile devices"

3. Tilt the Controller to the right.

4. "New device"

1.

Press the button.

2. "Call via"

5. "Phone calls and audio"

The vehicle's Bluetooth name is displayed on

the Control Display.

Apple CarPlay© preparation

Principle

CarPlay allows certain functions of a compatible

Apple iPhone to be used via Siri voice control

and iDrive.

6. Compare the control number displayed on

the Control Display with the control number

on the display of the mobile device, and con‐

firm that the two match.

7. A Bluetooth connection is established.

The mobile device is connected to the vehicle

and displayed in the device list.

Functional requirements

▷ Compatible iPhone, iPhone 5 or later with

iOS 7.1 or later.

Using the telephone

Accepting a call

Depending on the equipment, incoming calls can

be answered in several ways.

▷ Corresponding mobile contract.

▷ If necessary, the setting for mobile data must

be activated on the iPhone.

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▷ Bluetooth, WLAN, and Siri voice control are

activated on the iPhone.

▷ WLAN is activated on the vehicle.

Pairing the iPhone with CarPlay

1. "COM"

2. "Mobile devices"

3. "New device"

4. "Phone calls and audio"

The vehicle's Bluetooth name is displayed on

the Control Display.

5. On the mobile device, search for Bluetooth

devices in the vicinity and select the vehicle.

A control number is displayed.

6. Compare the control number displayed on

the Control Display with the control number

on the display of the mobile device, and con‐

firm that the two match.

7. "Use Apple CarPlay"

The iPhone is connected to the vehicle and dis‐

played in the device list.

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On the road

Manual transmission:

Driving

▷ By pressing the clutch pedal.

M Steptronic Sport transmission:

▷ By releasing the brake pedal.

Drive readiness

Turning on drive readiness

▷ When Automatic Hold is activated: step on

the accelerator pedal.

Parking brake

Setting

1. Depress the brake pedal.

Pull the switch.

2. Manual transmission: step on the clutch

pedal and shift to neutral.

The LED on the switch and the indicator

light in the instrument cluster are illuminated.

3. Press the Start/Stop button.

Releasing

Turning off drive-ready state

With drive-ready state switched on:

Manual transmission:

Manual transmission: press the switch

while the brake pedal is pressed.

1. With the vehicle at a standstill, press the

Start/Stop button.

M Steptronic Sport transmission: press the

switch while the brake is pressed or selector

lever position P is set.

The engine is switched off.

2. Shift into first gear or reverse.

3. Set the parking brake.

The LED and indicator light turn off.

The parking brake is released.

M Steptronic Sport transmission:

1. Engage selector lever position P with the ve‐

hicle stopped.

M Steptronic Sport transmission:

parking

The parking brake is automatically set if the vehi‐

cle is being held by Automatic Hold and the

drive-ready state is switched off or the vehicle is

exited.

2. Press the Start/Stop button.

The engine is switched off.

3. Set the parking brake.

Auto Start/Stop function

The Auto Start/Stop function switches the en‐

gine off automatically while stationary to save

fuel. The engine starts automatically under the

following preconditions:

Manual transmission

Shifting

When shifting to a lower gear, excessive RPM

can damage the engine. There is a risk of dam‐

age to property, among other potential damage.

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When shifting into 5th or 6th gear, press the

gearshift lever to the right.

Drive mode D/S

Reverse gear

Select only when the vehicle is stationary.

To overcome the resistance push the gearshift

lever dynamically to the left and engage reverse

gear with a forward shifting movement.

M Steptronic Sport transmission

Push the selector lever out of the center position

in the D/S direction.

Engaging selector lever position

D/S, N, R

Drive mode is activated; all forward gears are au‐

tomatically changed.

The engaged gear is displayed in the instrument

cluster along with a D, e.g., 1 D.

Sequential mode D/S

▷ R is reverse.

▷ Neutral N.

▷

Center position, forward position.

▷ - Downshifting, manual.

▷ + Upshifting, manual.

Push the selector lever out of Drive mode in the

D/S direction, arrow 1, or shift via the selector

lever, arrows at 2.

▷ D/S Drive mode or sequential mode.

With the driver's safety belt fastened, pull or

push the selector lever in the desired direction,

past a resistance point if necessary. The selector

lever returns to the center position in each case.

Sequential mode is activated; it is possible to

shift gears manually without letting off the gas.

▷ To shift up: pull the selector lever rearwards.

To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you

select a gear position or reverse, maintain pres‐

sure on the brake pedal until you are ready to

start.

▷ To shift down: press the selector lever for‐

ward.

The engaged gear is displayed in the instrument

cluster, e.g., 1.

In selector lever position R, the selector lever

locks.

Engage selector lever position R only when the

vehicle is stationary.

Engaging selector lever position P

Engage selector lever position P only when the

vehicle is stationary.

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High beams, headlight flasher

Press button P.

Press the lever forward or pull it backward.

▷ High beams on, arrow 1.

Turn signal, high beams,

headlight flasher

The high beams light up when the low beams

are switched on.

Turn signal

▷ High beams off/headlight flasher, arrow 2.

Lights and lighting

Light functions

Icon

Function

Lights off.

Daytime driving lights.

▷ Blinking: press the lever past the resistance

point.

Parking lights.

▷ Triple turn signal activation: lightly tap the

lever up or down.

Automatic headlight control.

Adaptive light functions.

▷ Brief blinking: press the lever to the resist‐

ance point and hold it there for as long as you

want the turn signal to blink.

Low beams.

Instrument lighting.

Right roadside parking light.

Left roadside parking light.

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Activate/deactivate rain sensor

Window wiper system

Turn on window wiper system

Activate: press the lever up once from its 0 posi‐

tion, arrow 1.

Press the lever up until the desired position is

reached.

Deactivate: press the lever back into the 0 posi‐

tion.

▷ Resting position of the wipers: position 0.

▷ Rain sensor: position 1.

Adjusting the rain sensor sensitivity

▷ Normal wiper speed: position 2.

▷ Fast wiper speed: position 3.

Turn off the window wiper system

and flick wipe

Turn the thumbwheel on the wiper lever.

Cleaning the windshield

Press the lever down.

▷ Turn off: press the lever down until it reaches

the 0 position.

▷ Flick wipe: press the lever down from the 0

position.

Pull the lever.

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Climate control

Intermediate stop

Automatic climate control

Refueling

Button

Function

Fuel cap

1. To open the fuel filler flap, press on the rear

edge, arrow. The fuel filler flap opens.

Temperature.

Air recirculation mode.

Maximum cooling.

AUTO program.

Air flow, manual.

Switching off.

2. Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise.

Intensity AUTO program.

3. Place the fuel cap in the bracket attached to

the fuel filler flap.

Air distribution, manual.

Defrost function.

Gasoline

For the best fuel efficiency, the gasoline should

be sulfur-free or very low in sulfur content.

Rear window defroster.

Seat heating.

Fuels that are marked on the gas pump as con‐

taining metal must not be used.

Wheels and tires

Air conditioning.

Opening the Climate menu.

Tire pressure specifications

For example, for the following

settings: upper body tempera‐

ture adjustment, pre-ventilation.

The tire inflation pressure specifications can be

found in the tire inflation pressure table in the

printed Owner's Manual.

After correcting the tire pressure

With runflat tires:

Reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor.

With Tire Pressure Monitor:

The corrected tire inflation pressures are applied

automatically. Make sure that the correct tire set‐

tings have been made.

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With tires that cannot be found in the tire pres‐

sure values on the Control Display, reset the Tire

Pressure Monitor TPM.

Adding engine oil

Checking the tire pressure

Regularly check the tire inflation pressure and

correct it as needed:

▷ At least twice a month.

▷ Before embarking on an extended trip.

Only add engine oil when the message is dis‐

played in the instrument cluster.

Cleaning the wheels

The friction during hard braking may produce

brake dust and make the rims dirty. Brake dust

can be removed by cleaning the rims. BMW rec‐

ommends using vehicle care and cleaning prod‐

ucts from BMW.

Observe the quantity to be added in the mes‐

sage.

Take care not to add too much engine oil.

Observe recommended engine oil types.

Electronic oil measurement

Functional requirements

Providing assistance

A current measured value is available after ap‐

prox. 30 minutes of normal driving.

Hazard warning flashers

Displaying the engine oil level

1. "CAR"

2. "Vehicle status"

3.

"Engine oil level"

Different messages appear on the Control Dis‐

play depending on the engine oil level. Pay atten‐

tion to these messages.

The button is located in the center console.

Adding engine oil

General information

Breakdown Assistance

Safely park the vehicle and switch off drive-ready

state before adding engine oil.

BMW Roadside Assistance

1. "APPS"

2. "Installed apps"

3. "BMW Assist"

4. If necessary, "BMW Roadside Assistance"

A voice connection is established.

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ConnectedDrive

Concierge service

The BMW Assist Concierge service offers infor‐

mation on events, filling stations or hotels, and

provides phone numbers and addresses. Many

hotels can be booked directly by the BMW Con‐

cierge service. The Concierge service is part of

the optional BMW Assist Response Center.

1. "COM"

2. "BMW Assist"

3. If necessary, select the entry for the Con‐

cierge Service.

A voice connection to the Concierge service is

established.

Teleservices

Teleservices are services that help to maintain

vehicle mobility.

Teleservices can comprise the following serv‐

ices:

▷ BMW Roadside Assistance.

▷ BMW Accident Assistance.

▷ Teleservice Call.

▷ Teleservice Report.

▷ Teleservice Battery Guard.

▷ Your dealer’s service center.

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