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describes equipment that may not be found in

your vehicle, for instance due to the selected

special equipment or the country version. This

also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐

tems.

Vehicle equipment

This chapter describes all series equipment as

well as country-specific and special equipment

offered for this model series.Therefore, it also

Airbags

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Front airbags

Head airbags

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4

Side airbags

Knee airbag

Front airbags

Head airbags

Front airbags help protect the driver and front

passenger by responding to frontal impacts in

which safety belts alone cannot provide ade‐

quate restraint.

In a lateral impact, the head airbag supports the

head.

Knee airbag

The knee airbag supports the legs in a frontal

impact.

Side airbags

In a lateral impact, the side airbag supports the

side of the body in the chest and lap area.

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Never modify either the individual compo‐

nents or the wiring in the airbag system. This

also applies to steering wheel covers, the

dashboard, the seats, the roof pillars and the

sides of the headliner.◀

Protective action

Airbags are not triggered in every impact situa‐

tion, e.g., in less severe accidents or rear-end

collisions.

Information on how to ensure the optimal

protective effect of the airbags

Even when all instructions are followed closely,

injury from contact with the airbags cannot be

ruled out in certain situations.

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Keep at a distance from the airbags.

Always grasp the steering wheel on the

steering wheel rim, holding your hands at

the 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions, to keep

the danger of injury to your hands or arms as

low as possible if the airbag is triggered.

The ignition and inflation noise may lead to

short-term and, in most cases, temporary hear‐

ing impairment in sensitive individuals.

In the case of a malfunction, deactivation

and after triggering of the airbags

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There should be no people, animals, or ob‐

jects between an airbag and a person.

Do not touch the individual components imme‐

diately after the system has been triggered; oth‐

erwise, there is the danger of burns.

Do not use the cover of the front airbag on

the front passenger side as a storage area.

Only have the airbags checked, repaired or dis‐

mantled and the airbag generator scrapped by

your service center or a workshop that has the

necessary authorization for handling explosives.

Keep the dashboard and window on the

front passenger side clear, i.e., do not cover

withadhesivelabelsorcoverings, and donot

attach holders such as for navigation instru‐

ments and mobile phones.

Non-professional attempts to service the sys‐

tem could lead to failure in an emergency or un‐

desired triggering of the airbag, either of which

could result in injury.◀

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Make sure that the front passenger is sitting

correctly, i.e., keeps his or her feet and legs

in the footwell; otherwise, leg injuries can

occur if the front airbag is triggered.

Warnings and information on the airbags are

also found on the sun visors.

Do not place slip covers, seat cushions or

other objects on the front passenger seat

that are not approved specifically for seats

with integrated side airbags.

Automatic deactivation of the front

passenger airbags

The system determines whether the front pas‐

senger seat is occupied by measuring the re‐

sistance of the human body.

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Do not hang pieces of clothing, such as jack‐

ets, over the backrests.

Make sure that occupants keep their heads

away from the side airbag and do not rest

against the head airbag; otherwise, injuries

can occur if the airbags are triggered.

The front and side airbags on the front passen‐

ger side are activated or deactivated accordingly

by the system.

The indicator lamp above the interior rearview

mirror shows the current status of the front pas‐

senger airbags, deactivated or activated, refer to

Front passenger airbag indicator lamp below.

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Do not remove the airbag restraint system.

Do not remove the steering wheel.

Do not apply adhesive materials to the air‐

bag cover panels, cover them or modify

them in any way.

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Leave feet in the footwell

Indicator lamp for the front passenger

airbags

Make sure that the front passenger keeps

his or her feet in the footwell; otherwise, the front

passenger airbags may not function properly.◀

Child restraint fixing system in the front

passenger seat

Before transporting a child on the front passen‐

ger seat, refer to the safety notes and instruc‐

tions under Children on the front passenger

seat, refer to page 50.◀

The indicator lamp for the front passenger air‐

bags indicates the operating state of the front

passenger airbags.

Malfunction of the automatic

deactivation system

When transporting older children and adults, the

front passenger airbags may be deactivated in

certain sitting positions. In this case, the indica‐

tor lamp for the front passenger airbags lights

up.

The lamp indicates whether the airbags are ac‐

tivated or deactivated.

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The indicator lamp lights up

when a child who is properly

seated in a child restraint fix‐

ing system intended for that

purpose is detected on the

seat or the seat is empty. The

airbags on the front passen‐

ger side are not activated.

In this case, change the sitting position so that

the front passenger airbags are activated and

the indicator lamp goes out.

If it is not possible to activate the airbags, have

the person sit in the rear.

To make sure that occupation of the seat cush‐

ion can be detected correctly:

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The indicator lamp does not light up when,

for example, a correctly seated person of

sufficient size is detected on the seat. The

airbags on the front passenger side are ac‐

tivated.

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Do not attach seat covers, seat cushion pad‐

ding, ball mats or other items to the passen‐

ger seat unless they are specifically recom‐

mended by BMW.

The system generally detects children seated in

a child seat, especially in the child seats that

were required by NHTSA when the vehicle was

manufactured. After installing a child seat, make

sure that the indicator lamp for the front pas‐

senger airbags lights up. This indicates that the

child seat has been detected and the front pas‐

senger airbags are not activated.

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Do not place any objects on the front pas‐

senger seat.

Do not place objects under the seat that

could press against the seat from below.

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Operational readiness of airbag system Functional requirements

The system must have been initialized when the

tire inflation pressure was correct; otherwise,

reliable signaling of a flat tire is not ensured. In‐

itialize the system after each correction of the

tire inflation pressure and after every tire or

wheel change.

System limits

Sudden tire damage

Sudden serious tire damage caused by

external influences cannot be indicated in ad‐

vance.◀

When the ignition is switched on,, refer

to page 54, the warning lamp comes on

briefly to indicate that the entire airbag

system and the belt tensioners are operational.

A natural, even pressure loss in all four tires can‐

not be detected. Therefore, check the tire infla‐

tion pressure regularly.

Airbag system malfunction

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The warning lamp does not light up after the

ignition is switched on.

The system could be delayed or malfunction in

the following situations:

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Warning lamp remains permanently on.

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When the system has not been initialized.

When driving on a snowy or slippery road

surface.

Have the airbag system checked without

delay if there is a malfunction

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Sporty driving style: slip in the drive wheels,

high lateral acceleration.

In the event of a malfunction in the airbag sys‐

tem, have it checked without delay; otherwise,

there is the risk that the system will not function

as intended even if a sufficiently severe accident

occurs.◀

When driving with snow chains.

Status display

The current status of the Flat Tire Monitor can

be displayed on the Control Display, e.g.,

whether or not the FTM is active.

FTM Flat Tire Monitor

1. "Vehicle Info"

The concept

The system does not measure the actual infla‐

tion pressure in the tires.

2. "Vehicle status"

3.

"Flat Tire Monitor"

The status is displayed.

It detects a pressure loss in a tire by comparing

the rotational speeds of the individual wheels

while moving.

Initialization

The initialization process adopts the set inflation

tire pressures as reference values for the detec‐

tion of a flat tire. Initialization is started by con‐

firming the inflation pressures.

In the event of a pressure loss, the diameter and

therefore the rotational speed of the corre‐

sponding wheel change. This is detected and

reported as a flat tire.

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Do not initialize the system when driving with

snow chains.

Continued driving with a flat tire

If continuing to drive with a damaged tire:

1. "Vehicle Info"

1. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐

vers.

2. "Vehicle status"

3.

"Reset"

2. Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.

4. Start the engine - do not drive away.

5. Start the initialization with "Reset".

6. Drive away.

3. At the next opportunity, check the inflation

pressure in all four tires.

If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is

correct, the Flat Tire Monitor may not have

been initialized. In this case, initialize the

system.

The initialization is completed while driving,

which can be interrupted at any time.

The initialization automatically continues when

driving resumes.

Possible driving distance with complete loss of

tire inflation pressure:

The possible driving distance after a loss of tire

inflation pressure depends on the cargo load

and the driving style and conditions.

Indication of a flat tire

The warning lamp lights up red. A

message appears on the Control Dis‐

play. In addition, a signal sounds.

For a vehicle containing an average load, the

possible driving distance is ap‐

prox. 50 miles/80 km.

There is a flat tire or a major loss in tire inflation

pressure.

When the vehicle is driven with a damaged tire,

its handling characteristics change, e.g., re‐

duced lane stability during braking, a longer

braking distance, and altered self-steering

properties. Adjust your driving style accord‐

ingly. Avoid abrupt steering maneuvers or driv‐

ing over obstacles, e. g., curbs, potholes, etc.

Reduce your speed and stop cautiously. Avoid

sudden braking and steering maneuvers.

Do not continue driving without run-flat

tires

Do not continue driving if the vehicle is not

equipped with run-flat tires; continued driving

may result in serious accidents.◀

Because the possible driving distance depends

on how the vehicle is used during the trip, the

actual distance may be smaller or greater de‐

pending on the driving speed, road conditions,

external temperature, cargo load, etc.

When a flat tire is indicated, DSC Dynamic Sta‐

bility Control is switched on if necessary.

Actions in the event of a flat tire

Run-flat tires

Continued driving with a flat tire

Drive moderately and do not exceed a

speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.

A loss of tire inflation pressure results in a

change in the handling characteristics, e.g., re‐

duced lane stability during braking, a longer

braking distance and altered self-steering prop‐

erties.◀

Maximum speed

You can continue driving with a damaged tire at

speeds up to 50 mph/80 km/h.

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Final tire failure

Status display

1. "Vehicle Info"

2. "Vehicle status"

Vibrations or loud noises while driving can

indicate the final failure of the tire. Reduce speed

and stop; otherwise, pieces of the tire could

come loose and cause an accident. Do not con‐

tinue driving, and contact your service center.◀

3.

"TPM"

The status is displayed.

Status indicator on the Control Display

The tire and system status is indicated by the

color of the tires.

Tire Pressure Monitor TPM

A change in the tire inflation pressure during

driving is taken into account.

The concept

The tire inflation pressure is measured in the

four mounted tires. The system notifies you if

there is a significant loss of pressure in one or

more tires.

A correction is only necessary if this is indicated

by the TPM

Wheels, green

Functional requirements

The tire inflation pressure is equal to the target

state.

The system must have been reset while the in‐

flation pressure was correct; otherwise, reliable

signaling of a flat tire is not ensured.

One wheel is yellow

A flat tire or major drop in inflation pressure in

the indicated tire.

Always use wheels with TPM electronics to en‐

sure that the system will operate properly.

Reset the system after each correction of the

tire inflation pressure and after every tire or

wheel change.

All wheels are yellow

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A flat tire or major drop in inflation pressure

in several tires.

System limits

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The system was not reset after a wheel

change and thus issues a warning based on

the inflation pressures initialized last.

Sudden tire damage

Sudden serious tire damage caused by

external influences cannot be indicated in ad‐

vance.◀

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A flat tire in one or more tires while the sys‐

tem is being reset.

The system does not operate correctly if it has

not been reset. For example, a flat tire may be

indicated despite correct tire inflation pres‐

sures.

Wheels, gray

The system cannot detect a flat tire.

Reasons for this may be:

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TPM is being reset.

The system is inactive and cannot indicate a flat

tire:

Disturbance by systems or devices with the

same radio frequency.

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For a mounted wheel without TPM electron‐

ics.

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Malfunction.

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When the TPM is disturbed by other sys‐

tems or devices with the same radio fre‐

quency.

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Do not continue driving without run-flat

tires

Resetting the system

Reset the system after each correction of the

tire inflation pressure and after every tire or

wheel change.

Do not continue driving if the vehicle is not

equipped with run-flat tires; continued driving

may result in serious accidents.◀

1. "Vehicle Info"

When a low inflation pressure is indicated, DSC

Dynamic Stability Control is switched on if nec‐

essary.

2. "Vehicle status"

3.

"Reset"

4. Start the engine - do not drive away.

5. Reset the tire pressure using "Reset".

6. Drive away.

Actions in the event of a flat tire

Run-flat tires

The tires are shown in gray and "Resetting

TPM..." is displayed.

Maximum speed

After driving for a few minutes, the set tire infla‐

tion pressures are applied as set values. The re‐

setting process is completed automatically as

you drive. The tires are shown in green and

"TPM active" is shown on the Control Display.

You can continue driving with a damaged tire at

speeds up to 50 mph/80 km/h.

Continued driving with a flat tire

If continuing to drive with a damaged tire:

The trip can be interrupted at any time. If you

drive away again, the process resumes auto‐

matically.

1. Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐

vers.

2. Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.

If a flat tire is detected while the system is re‐

setting, all tires on the Control Display are dis‐

played in yellow. The message "Low tire!" is

shown.

3. Check the air pressure in all four tires at the

next opportunity.

If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires is

correct, the Tire Pressure Monitor may not

have been reset. Reset the system.

Low tire pressure message

The small warning lamp lights up yel‐

low and the large warning lamp lights

up red. A message appears on the

Control Display. In addition, a signal

sounds.

Possible driving distance with complete loss of

tire inflation pressure:

The possible driving distance after a loss of tire

inflation pressure depends on the cargo load

and the driving style and conditions.

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There is a flat tire or a major loss in tire in‐

flation pressure.

For a vehicle containing an average load, the

possible driving distance is ap‐

prox. 50 miles/80 km.

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The system was not reset after a wheel

change and thus issues warnings based on

the inflation pressures initialized last.

When the vehicle is driven with a damaged tire,

its handling characteristics change, e.g., re‐

duced lane stability during braking, a longer

braking distance, and altered self-steering

properties. Adjust your driving style accord‐

ingly. Avoid abrupt steering maneuvers or driv‐

ing over obstacles, e. g., curbs, potholes, etc.

Reduce your speed and stop cautiously. Avoid

sudden braking and steering maneuvers.

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Because the possible driving distance depends

on how the vehicle is used during the trip, the

actual distance may be smaller or greater de‐

pending on the driving speed, road conditions,

external temperature, cargo load, etc.

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A wheel without TPM electronics is fitted:

have the service center check it if necessary.

Malfunction: have the system checked by

your service center.

TPM could not be fully reset. Reset the sys‐

tem again.

Continued driving with a flat tire

Drive moderately and do not exceed a

speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.

The small warning lamp flashes in yel‐

low and then lights up continuously;

the larger warning lamp comes on in

yellow. On the Control Display, the

A loss of tire inflation pressure results in a

change in the handling characteristics, e.g., re‐

duced lane stability during braking, a longer

braking distance and altered self-steering prop‐

erties.◀

tires are shown in gray and a message appears.

No flat tire can be detected.

Display in the following situations:

Final tire failure

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Disturbance by systems or devices with the

same radio frequency: after leaving the area

of the disturbance, the system automatically

becomes active again.

Vibrations or loud noises while driving can

indicate the final failure of the tire. Reduce speed

and stop; otherwise, pieces of the tire could

come loose and cause an accident. Do not con‐

tinue driving, and contact your service center.◀

Declaration according to NHTSA/

FMVSS 138 Tire Pressure Monitoring

Systems

Message when the system was not

reset

Each tire, including the spare (if provided)

should be checked monthly when cold and in‐

flated to the inflation pressure recommended by

the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard

or tire inflation pressure label (If your vehicle has

tires of a different size than the size indicated on

the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure la‐

bel, you should determine the proper tire infla‐

tion pressure for those tires.).

The yellow warning lamp lights up. A

message appears on the Control Dis‐

play.

The system detected a wheel change but was

not reset.

Warnings regarding the current tire inflation

pressure are not reliable.

As an added safety feature, your vehicle has

been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring

system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pres‐

sure telltale when one or more of your tires is

significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when

the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you

should stop and check your tires as soon as

possible, and inflate them to the proper pres‐

sure. Driving ona significantlyunder-inflated tire

causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire

failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel effi‐

ciency and tire tread life, and may affect the ve‐

hicle's handling and stopping ability.

Check the tire inflation pressure and reset the

system.

Malfunction

The small warning lamp flashes in yel‐

low and then lights up continuously;

the larger warning lamp comes on in

yellow. On the Control Display, the

tires are shown in gray and a message appears.

No flat tire can be detected.

Display in the following situations:

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Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for

proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver's re‐

sponsibility to maintain correct tire pressure,

even if under-inflation has not reached the level

to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pres‐

sure telltale.

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During heavy brake application, the inner

brake lamps light up in addition.

Your vehicle has also been equipped with a

TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when

the system is not operating properly. The TPMS

malfunction indicator is combined with the low

tire pressure telltale. When the system detects

a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approxi‐

mately one minute and then remain continu‐

ously illuminated. This sequence will continue

upon subsequent vehicle startups as long as the

malfunction exists. When the malfunction indi‐

cator is illuminated, the system may not be able

to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended.

TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of

reasons, including the installation of replace‐

ment or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle

that prevent the TPMS from functioning prop‐

erly. Always check the TPMS malfunction tell‐

tale after replacing one or more tires or wheels

on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement

or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to

continue to function properly.

Brake force display

The concept

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During normal brake application, the outer

brake lamps light up.

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