MOBILITY for Your BMW XM SUV First Generation (2023-2025)

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Charging the vehicle  
The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends  
that, prior to your first use of a charging loca-  
tion, you have the compatibility of the follow-  
ing components confirmed:  
Vehicle features and options  
This chapter describes model-specific equip-  
ment, systems, and functions that are currently  
available, or may become available in the fu-  
ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.  
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Charging cable.  
Charging station.  
Additional information:  
Domestic socket outlet and connected  
circuits.  
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.  
General information  
Warning  
Damaged or worn charging equipment, e.g.,  
worn contacts, can become hot. There is a  
risk of fire, injury, and property damage. Only  
use chargers that are in good condition.  
The vehicle can be charged using various  
charging cables at charging stations or domes-  
tic socket outlets.  
Control and monitoring of the charging process  
are handled fully automatically. When charging  
with AC, the charge current level can be ad-  
justed via iDrive.  
Warning  
Simultaneous charging and refueling poses a  
risk of fire if a sufficient safety distance from  
easily flammable materials is not maintained.  
There is a risk of injury and risk of property  
damage. Do not refuel and charge the vehicle  
at the same time.  
Safety information  
Warning  
Working with electrical current improperly can  
lead to electric shock due to high voltages or  
high currents. There is a risk of fire, danger to  
life, and a risk of property damage. Observe  
the general safety regulations when working  
with electrical current.  
Warning  
Even when it is indicated that the high-volt-  
age battery is discharged, the high-voltage  
system is always still under high voltage.  
There is a risk of fire or a risk of injury. Do  
not touch or change live parts, e.g., orange  
high-voltage cables, even when the batteries  
are discharged.  
Warning  
A faulty or incorrectly designed charging de-  
vice at the charging location can cause dam-  
age to the vehicle and overload the power  
supply at the charging location. There is a  
risk of fire, injury, and property damage.  
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Ensure that the charging station is installed  
according to the technical requirements of the  
power grid, e.g. by a qualified electrician.  
Warning  
Contact with live components can lead to an  
electric shock. High voltage is present at the  
charging connection. There is a risk of injury  
or danger to life.  
Charge current  
It is recommended that work on the charg-  
ing connection, for example cleaning, is per-  
formed by an authorized service center or an-  
other qualified service center or repair shop.  
General information  
The charge current strength is indicated in am-  
peres.  
There are differences in the maximum permis-  
sible charging current depending on the local  
power grid.  
NOTICE  
Before charging, set a suitable current limit for  
the charging current.  
The charging cable connected to the vehicle  
and the charging cable connections may be  
damaged due to mechanical load. There is  
a risk of damage to property. Do not apply  
mechanical loads to the charging cable and  
the charging cable connections. Route the  
charging cable to the vehicle freely and avoid  
stress due to pulling or bending.  
When charging at charging stations, the per-  
missible charging current is automatically de-  
tected and a current limit is set.  
When charging at a domestic socket outlet, set  
the current limit yourself.  
Safety information  
Charging the high-voltage  
battery  
Warning  
If the charge current strength is adjusted  
incorrectly, the power grid of the domestic  
socket outlet can be overloaded and over-  
heat. There is a risk of fire, injury, and  
property damage. Adjust the charge current  
strength to the power grid prior to charging  
on domestic socket outlets. With unknown  
power networks, set on the lowest level.  
The high-voltage battery serves as energy  
storage. The high-voltage battery can be  
charged utilizing energy recovery during the  
trip or via the power grid.  
Charge the vehicle at a suitable charging de-  
vice.  
Charge the high-voltage battery regularly so  
that it operates optimally.  
Charging on a domestic socket  
outlet  
When charging via the power grid, you can  
chose between the following variants:  
The permitted charge current strength must  
be determined, for instance by a qualified elec-  
trician, before first charging with your own do-  
mestic socket outlet or when charging with  
third-party domestic socket outlets.  
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Domestic socket outlet.  
Industrial socket.  
AC charging station.  
For optimal use of the energy from the power  
grid, charging at a charging station, e.g., at a  
BMW Wallbox, is recommended.  
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cable of a charging station to charge the vehi-  
cle.  
Current limit  
General information  
The current limit for charging with the Mode 2  
charging cable can be set via iDrive.  
Depending on national-market version, differ-  
ent charging cables are required and are in-  
cluded in the vehicle's scope of delivery.  
When charging at domestic sockets on another  
power grid, the set charging current again  
may need to be checked again. The permitted  
charge current strength must be determined,  
for instance by a qualified electrician, before  
charging with a domestic socket outlet.  
Safety information  
Warning  
Incompatible charging cables, adapters, or  
unsuitable charging stations can heat up,  
cause damage to the vehicle, or lead to an  
electric shock. There is a risk of injury, danger  
to life, and risk of property damage. Use only  
charging cables, adapters, or charging sta-  
tions that are recommended for the respec-  
tive vehicle type.  
If the approved charging current strength is un-  
known, set the current limit to the lowest level.  
Setting the current limit  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
An authorized service center will be glad to  
provide information about suitable charging  
cables and adapters.  
3. "Charging"  
4. "AC limit"  
5. Select the desired setting.  
Settings are stored. When you change charg-  
ing locations you also might need to change  
the setting for charging.  
Warning  
Improper use of the charging cable can pre-  
vent charging and lead to damage, for in-  
stance cable fire. There is a risk of fire and  
an injury hazard. Use the charging cable only  
for charging the vehicle, and do not extend it  
using cables or adapters.  
Maintaining the charge  
state  
If, for example, it is necessary to conserve the  
electric range for a later point in the drive, the  
current charge of the high-voltage battery can  
be maintained.  
Warning  
Damaged charging cables can become hot or  
cause electric shock. There is a risk of fire or  
an injury hazard. Use undamaged charging  
cables only.  
Additional information:  
Maintaining the charge level, see Functions  
when driving, refer to page 121.  
Charging cable  
Warning  
An incorrectly connected charging cable can  
lead to damage, for instance cable fire. There  
is a risk of injury and risk of damage to prop-  
erty. Make sure that the charging cable con-  
General information  
Use a Mode 2 charging cable, Mode 3 charging  
cable, or the permanently installed charging  
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nector is completely inserted in the charging  
socket.  
Storage  
For the outbound delivery, the charging cable  
is stowed in the cargo area, for instance under  
the cargo area floor or in a bag.  
AC charging cable  
Stow charging cable after use in the same  
place again.  
Mode 2 charging cable  
If the charging cable is stowed in a bag, fasten  
the bag at an open lashing eye in the cargo  
area.  
Mode 2 charging cables can be used to charge  
the vehicle from grounded domestic socket  
outlets. Charging at domestic socket outlet  
electrical connections is performed with alter-  
nating current.  
Roll up the charging cable loosely and make  
sure that it is not damaged when stowed, e.g.,  
cable becomes bent.  
When a Mode 2 charging cable is used, the  
efficiency values may differ from those stated  
on the energy label.  
If required, store the charging cable with the  
connector cover attached in order to keep  
moisture out of the charging cable plug.  
The Mode 2 charging cable is also referred to  
as standard charging cable.  
Connecting the charging cable  
Flexible Fast Charger, Mode 2  
charging cable  
The Flexible Fast Charger is a special mode 2  
charging cable.  
General information  
Before connecting, if necessary clean the  
charging cable plug and the area between the  
charging socket flap and charging socket, e.g.,  
remove snow.  
The interchangeable mains plugs of the Flex-  
ible Fast Charger allow you to charge flexi-  
bly using domestic socket outlets or industrial  
sockets with protective conductors.  
Functional requirements  
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Selector lever position P is engaged.  
The drive-ready state is switched off.  
The vehicle is unlocked.  
Mode 3 charging cable  
The Mode 3 charging cable makes it possible  
to quickly recharge at sockets of designated  
AC charging stations using a special connec-  
tor. Charging is performed with alternating cur-  
rent at designated AC charging stations. The  
charging process can be completed faster than  
at domestic socket outlets.  
The parking brake is set.  
Charging socket flap  
Depending on vehicle equipment and national-  
market version, a maximum charge current  
level of 16 A to 32 A is possible.  
The charging cable may be permanently in-  
stalled at the charging station.  
The Mode 3 charging cable is also referred to  
as AC quick charging cable.  
The charging socket flap is located in front on  
the left side of the vehicle.  
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Keep charging socket clean and unobstructed.  
The charging process ends when the vehi-  
cle is unlocked.  
Keep charging socket flap closed when the  
charging socket is not in use.  
2. Press the release button on the handle, ar-  
row 1, and grasp the charging cable at the  
gripping areas.  
Connecting a charging cable  
When charging at a charging station, follow the  
instructions on the charging station.  
1. To open the charging socket flap, press on  
the rear edge, arrow.  
The charging socket flap opens.  
3. Detach the charging cable from the charg-  
ing socket, arrow 2.  
4. Press the charging socket flap closed until it  
engages.  
5. Attach cover of the charging cable connec-  
tor, if needed.  
2. Connect the Mode 2 charging cable to  
the domestic socket outlet or the Mode 3  
charging cable to the port at the AC charg-  
ing station.  
6. Remove the mode 2 charging cable from  
the domestic socket outlet or the fast  
charging cable (mode 3) from the socket on  
the AC charging station as needed.  
3. Insert the charging cable connector for the  
charging socket and push it in until it en-  
gages.  
7. Stow the charging cable.  
At a charging station, insert the perma-  
nently installed charging cable in the place  
provided for it.  
4. Hold the charging cable until it is correctly  
locked.  
Unlocking the charging cable  
Removing the charging cable  
Principle  
General information  
AC charging cable: where applicable, the  
charging cable is unlocked when the vehicle is  
unlocked.  
When the vehicle is locked, the charging cable  
is locked. Unlock the vehicle before removing.  
Before unplugging, clean the area between the  
charging socket flap and charging socket as  
necessary, for instance remove snow.  
Disconnecting a charging cable  
1. If necessary, unlock the vehicle or the  
charging cable via iDrive.  
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Unlocking charging cable via iDrive  
Charging process  
Selecting unlock directly  
Principle  
Depending on the display on the control dis-  
play, the function can be selected directly.  
The charging process can be adapted to con-  
straints such as the cost of electricity, available  
current sources, or a low ambient temperature.  
The vehicle controls the charging process in  
such a way that the charging process is com-  
pleted if possible at the departure time. A de-  
parture time must be set for this purpose.  
1.  
"Unlock charging cable now"  
2. "Unlock charging cable now"  
Unlocking via the menu  
1.  
Apps menu  
General information  
High or low outside temperatures can cause  
longer charging times.  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Charging"  
4. "Unlock charging cable"  
5. "Unlock charging cable now"  
6. "Stop and unlock charging cable"  
If the Mode 2 charging cable is exposed to  
high temperatures and direct sunlight, this may  
interrupt the charging process. Charging will  
resume automatically.  
7. To disconnect the charging cable, press the  
button on the charging socket. You can also  
disconnect the charging cable when the ve-  
hicle is locked.  
A charging procedure is canceled or not  
started due to the installation of a Remote  
Software Upgrade. The charging procedure  
may not continue automatically after the suc-  
cessful installation.  
Additional settings for unlocking  
1.  
Apps menu  
Safety information  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Charging"  
NOTICE  
4. "Unlock charging cable"  
5. Select the desired setting:  
The charging socket flap and charging socket  
cover may be damaged by strain. There is  
a risk of property damage. Do not strain  
the charging socket flap and charging socket  
cover, e.g., by dropping the charging cable.  
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"Unlock AC charging cable at end of  
charging": The AC charging cables un-  
lock automatically as soon as the charg-  
ing process is finished.  
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"Unlock charging socket flap  
Plug & Charge  
permanently": The charging socket flap  
can be kept unlocked so that it can be  
opened even when the vehicle is locked.  
Principle  
With Plug & Charge, data from multiple charg-  
ing contracts with different charging providers  
can be saved to the vehicle. At compatible  
charging stations, the vehicle automatically  
sends saved data to the charging station. This  
makes it easier to charge at public charging  
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stations that are settled by charging contract.  
Once the charging cable is connected, charg-  
ing can begin immediately.  
Activating/deactivating Plug & Charge  
To activate/deactivate Plug & Charge, proceed  
as follows:  
1.  
Apps menu  
General information  
2. "Vehicle"  
A contract with a charging service provider is  
usually required for public charging stations.  
To log in at the charging station, enter your  
contract information into the charging station,  
e.g., by using a charging card. With Plug &  
Charge, there is no need to manually log in at  
the charging station any more.  
3. "Charging"  
4. "Plug & Charge"  
5. Select the desired setting.  
Using Plug & Charge  
1. Before connecting the charging cable,  
make sure that Plug & Charge is activated  
in the vehicle and that the desired charging  
contract is selected.  
More information on Plug & Charge is  
provided in the My BMW App or online:  
 
2. Connect the charging cable.  
Functional requirements  
Charging can be started immediately or will  
begin automatically. Follow any instructions  
given at the charging station.  
Contract information is sent to the charging  
station under the following conditions:  
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The charging contract must contain Plug &  
Charge and include the respective vehicle.  
Starting the charging process  
1. Engage selector lever position P. Set the  
parking brake, if needed.  
The charging station must support Plug &  
Charge.  
Plug & Charge must be activated in the ve-  
hicle.  
2. Set charging mode or schedule charging  
process.  
Saving contract information to the  
vehicle  
To save contract information to the vehicle,  
proceed as follows:  
Scheduling the charging process, see  
Charging in the time frame, refer to  
page 335.  
3. Switch off drive-ready state.  
4. Connect the Mode 2 charging cable to  
the domestic socket outlet or the Mode 3  
charging cable to the port at the AC charg-  
ing station as needed.  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Charging"  
4. "Plug & Charge"  
5. Connect the charging cable to the vehicle.  
5. Select the desired setting.  
Saved charging contracts are listed.  
Connecting the charging cable, refer to  
page 331.  
6. Lock vehicle if it is unlocked.  
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Additional messages about charging status  
can be shown on the instrument cluster or on  
the mobile device using the My BMW App.  
Charging status display  
Indicator light on the charging socket  
Setting the charging mode  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Charging"  
4. "Charging mode"  
5. Select the desired settings:  
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"Immediately": the charging process  
starts as soon as the charging cable is  
connected.  
The charging status is indicated on the indica-  
tor light on the charging socket.  
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"Time slot": If a departure time is set, a  
time frame for charging can be set, e.g.,  
to charge using a cheap electricity rate.  
Charging status  
Light  
Meaning  
Charging in the time frame  
White  
Charging cable can be con-  
nected or removed.  
General information  
A time frame can be set for the charging proc-  
ess, e.g., to charge with a cheap electricity rate.  
Yellow  
Charging cable is locked.  
Flashing yel- Charging process is being pre-  
low  
The vehicle can also start the charging process  
before the selected time frame begins or end  
it after the selected time frame finishes. The  
starting point of the charging process is ad-  
justed so the vehicle can be as fully charged as  
possible and, if applicable, its climate adjusted  
by the departure time.  
pared.  
Blue  
Charging process paused.  
Charging process is active.  
Flashing  
blue  
Flashing red Fault in the charging process.  
Green Charging process is complete.  
Functional requirement  
A departure time is defined.  
When the vehicle is locked, the indicator light  
goes out after some time.  
Setting a time frame for charging  
When the vehicle is unlocked, the blue indica-  
tor light flashes continuously. The other indica-  
tor lights turn off after some time.  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Charging"  
Press the button on the vehicle key to  
check the charging state. The charging status  
is indicated on the indicator light. In some  
cases the vehicle is locked.  
4. "Charging mode"  
5. "Time slot"  
6. Select the desired setting.  
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Stopping the charging process  
Display Meaning  
Charging the vehicle with a Mode 2  
The charging process can be stopped at any  
time by removing the charging cable and con-  
tinued at a later time by connecting the charg-  
ing cable. For example, so that other people  
can use the electrical connection in the mean-  
time, or in order to avoid excessive strain on  
the electrical connection.  
charging cable or Mode 3 charging  
cable.  
Current charging capacity.  
Icon indicates that the maximum  
charging capacity of the vehicle has  
been reached.  
Additional information:  
Detach, refer to page 332.  
Maximum charging current strength  
or currently set current limit.  
Continuing the charging process  
Charging cable locked.  
Charging cable unlocked.  
Departure time set.  
If the charging process is interrupted, for in-  
stance due to a temporary power failure, the  
charging process will continue automatically  
after the interruption.  
Ending the charging process  
1. Remove the charging cable from the vehi-  
cle.  
Detach, refer to page 332.  
One-time departure time set.  
2. Stow the charging cable as required.  
3. Press the charging socket flap closed until it  
engages.  
Air conditioning activated at depar-  
ture time.  
4. Lock vehicle if it is unlocked.  
Flashing: Pre-conditioning is turned  
on.  
Goodbye screen on control display  
When drive-ready state is switched off, a menu  
is shown on the control display, in which,  
among other things, some settings can be ap-  
plied for charging via iDrive.  
Blue icon: Reduced charging power  
due to low temperature of high-  
voltage battery.  
White icon: Reduced charging  
power due to high temperature of  
high-voltage battery.  
Displays in the instrument  
cluster  
Charging station charging power  
may be restricted or not available.  
If standby state is on, the charge state indica-  
tor on the instrument cluster shows the high-  
voltage battery charge.  
Information regarding the charging process is  
shown on the charging screen.  
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Setting the departure time  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Charging"  
4. "Departure plan"  
5. Select the desired departure time.  
6. Set the time and weekday.  
The shaded area indicates a limitation in the  
charging capacity that can occur, for instance  
due to the connected charging infrastructure.  
Activating the departure time  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
Additional information:  
3. "Charging"  
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Charge state indicator, refer to page 151  
Charging screen, refer to page 152.  
4. "Departure plan"  
5. Activate the desired departure time.  
The set departure time will be deactivated if  
the departure time was ignored three times in  
a row.  
Departure time  
Principle  
For optimum range and air conditioning, the  
departure time can be set before parking the  
vehicle.  
Climate control  
The following settings for vehicle air condition-  
ing are possible:  
General information  
With a set departure time, the vehicle is pre-  
heated or precooled if air conditioning is set.  
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Activate pre-conditioning immediately.  
The range will be reduced if pre-condition-  
ing is activated without a charging cable  
connected.  
The following settings are possible for depar-  
ture time:  
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Planned air conditioning at the set depar-  
ture time.  
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Air conditioning for departure time.  
Scheduling of up to three regular departure  
times.  
Additional information:  
Pre-conditioning, refer to page 289.  
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Planning a one-time departure time.  
Location-based charging  
settings  
Air conditioning for departure time  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Charging"  
Principle  
4. "Departure plan"  
5. "Pre-conditioning for departure"  
Various settings can be selected for charging  
at charging stations.  
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To simplify recharging at known charging loca-  
tions, some changed settings such as charging  
mode can be saved based on location.  
which are automatically saved and enabled.  
Saving active charging settings for  
other charging locations  
The charging settings currently set in the menu  
can be saved as default settings for other  
charging locations.  
General information  
When the function is activated, some settings  
are automatically saved as soon as the charg-  
ing process is finished and the charging cable  
is disconnected.  
1.  
Apps menu  
The settings are saved based on the GPS co-  
ordinates of the charging location.  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Charging"  
Saved settings are enabled as soon as the  
vehicle approaches a known charging location  
again.  
4. "Location-based charging settings"  
5. "Apply current settings for new locations"  
Before charging, ensure that the settings en-  
abled match the desired charging station,  
e.g., charging mode.  
Deleting location-based charging  
settings  
1.  
Apps menu  
When the vehicle leaves a known charging lo-  
cation, the settings are automatically set to  
factory settings.  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Charging"  
4. "Location-based charging settings"  
Functional requirement  
To use the function, a GPS signal must be re-  
ceived.  
5. "Delete all location-based charging  
settings"  
Activate/deactivate the function  
Discharged high-voltage  
battery and vehicle battery  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Charging"  
General information  
In addition to the high-voltage battery, the ve-  
hicle has a 12 volt vehicle battery, which is re-  
quired for operation of the onboard electronics.  
4. "Location-based charging settings"  
5. "Save based on location"  
If the function is deactivated, no location-  
based settings are saved and saved settings  
are not enabled.  
If the high-voltage battery is discharged and  
the combustion engine is started, air condition-  
ing may be limited.  
Depending on vehicle equipment, the system  
can also be operated with the My BMW App on  
a smartphone.  
With a discharged vehicle battery, no operation  
of the vehicle is possible.  
Display on the control display  
Put the vehicle into operation  
If the vehicle battery is discharged, the com-  
bustion engine can be started using the bat-  
tery of another vehicle and two jumper cables.  
If the function is enabled, the icon  
indicates the location-based settings,  
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Additional information:  
battery charge between 50 % and 80 %.  
Check the battery charge every 6 months.  
Jump-starting, refer to page 389.  
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If the vehicle is stationary for less than 6  
months, park the vehicle with a charge level  
between 30 % and 50 %.  
Service life of high-voltage  
battery  
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Do not park the vehicle for longer than  
14 days if the electric range is depleted.  
Do not leave the charging cable connected.  
General information  
The performance of the high-voltage battery,  
and thus the vehicle's range, decreases over  
its service life. The time spent driving with the  
combustion engine, and thus the average fuel  
consumption, increases. The service life of the  
high-voltage battery can be optimized by how  
it is used.  
Maintenance  
The high-voltage battery is maintenance-free.  
End of high-voltage battery service  
life  
If unrestricted driving can no longer be ensured  
because the high-voltage battery is exhibiting  
very advanced aging, Check Control messages  
appear to indicate power and range restric-  
tions.  
Optimizing the high-voltage  
battery's service life  
Proper use can optimize the high-voltage bat-  
tery's service life:  
The vehicle must be inspected by an author-  
ized service center or another qualified service  
center or repair shop. If, in this case, no inspec-  
tion is performed, it may no longer be possible  
to put the vehicle into operation.  
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If the vehicle is stationary for long periods  
of time with a battery charge of over 80 %,  
this may negatively affect the battery's usa-  
ble energy and charging capacity of the  
high-voltage battery.  
A system error appears before it be-  
comes impossible to put the vehicle  
into operation.  
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If necessary, charge the high-voltage bat-  
tery to 100 % as close as possible to any  
planned departure. A charging time window  
can be used for this.  
It is not necessary to interrupt the current trip,  
which can be ended as planned.  
Charging time windows, refer to page 335.  
However, it will no longer be possible to  
continue driving the next time the vehicle is  
started.  
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Reduce the load on the high-voltage bat-  
tery by using an efficient, anticipatory driv-  
ing style.  
Additional information:  
Avoid direct sunlight at high outside tem-  
peratures.  
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Check Control, refer to page 141.  
Indicator lights and warning lights, refer to  
page 142.  
Long stationary periods, vehicle  
shutdown  
If planning to leave the vehicle stationary for  
long periods of time, note the following:  
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If the vehicle is to be stationary for more  
than 6 months, park the vehicle with a  
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Refueling  
Safety information  
Vehicle features and options  
This chapter describes model-specific equip-  
ment, systems, and functions that are currently  
available, or may become available in the fu-  
ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.  
Warning  
Simultaneous charging and refueling poses a  
risk of fire if a sufficient safety distance from  
easily flammable materials is not maintained.  
There is a risk of injury and risk of property  
damage. Do not refuel and charge the vehicle  
at the same time.  
Additional information:  
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.  
Follow the following when  
refueling  
NOTICE  
With a range below 30 miles/50 km, the  
engine may no longer have sufficient fuel.  
Engine functions are not ensured anymore.  
There is a risk of property damage. Refuel  
promptly.  
General information  
Follow the fuel recommendation prior to refuel-  
ing.  
To also ensure all engine functions under un-  
favorable conditions, for instance steep vehi-  
cle inclinations, at least 3 US gal/10 liters fuel  
should be refueled.  
NOTICE  
Fuels are toxic and aggressive. Overfilling of  
the fuel tank can damage the fuel system.  
Painted surfaces may be damaged by con-  
tact with fuel. Escaping fuel can harm the  
environment. There is a risk of property dam-  
age. Avoid overfilling.  
When refueling, hook the fuel pump nozzle  
completely into the filler pipe. Lifting up the fuel  
pump nozzle while refueling causes:  
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Premature switching off.  
Reduced return of the fuel vapors.  
The fuel tank is full when the fuel pump nozzle  
clicks off the first time.  
Make sure that the fuel cap is closed properly  
after refueling, otherwise the emissions warn-  
ing light may illuminate.  
Tank ventilation system  
Principle  
Follow safety regulations posted at the filling  
station.  
The vehicle is equipped with a special fuel  
tank. The fuel tank is designed for special re-  
quirements that arise from hybrid operation of  
the vehicle, i.e., alternating drive with combus-  
tion engine or electric motor.  
Additional information:  
Fuel quality, refer to page 371.  
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If you have sufficient fuel, search for  
an authorized service center or another  
qualified service center or repair shop.  
General information  
Overpressure caused by gasoline vapors may  
form in the fuel tank. Before opening, ventilate  
the tank to equalize the pressure.  
If you do not have sufficient fuel, unlock  
the fuel filler flap manually.  
The tank can be ventilated at a walking speed,  
e.g., shortly before refueling.  
Additional information:  
Emergency unlocking, refer to page 342.  
Overview  
Fuel filler cap  
General information  
If the fuel filler cap is not fitted correctly, the  
emissions indicator light illuminates on the in-  
strument cluster.  
Additional information:  
Indicator/warning lights, refer to page 142.  
The button is located in the storage compart-  
ment of the driver's door.  
Safety information  
Ventilate the tank  
Warning  
The fuel filler cap's retaining strap can be-  
come pinched and crushed when the cap is  
closed. It will then not be possible to close  
the fuel filler cap correctly. Fuel or fuel va-  
pors can escape. There is a risk of injury and  
risk of property damage. Make sure that the  
retaining strap does not become pinched or  
crushed when closing the fuel filler cap.  
1. Press the tank ventilation  
button in  
the driver’s door to start pressure equaliza-  
tion.  
The tank ventilation system status is dis-  
played in the instrument cluster. In rare  
cases, tank ventilation can last several mi-  
nutes.  
When tank ventilating has finished, a mes-  
sage is displayed in the instrument cluster.  
The fuel filler flap is released for opening.  
Opening  
Before opening, press the tank ventilation but-  
ton in the driver’s door to start pressure equali-  
zation.  
2. Open the fuel filler flap.  
If it is not possible to open the fuel filler  
flap after tank ventilating, press the button  
again.  
If the fuel filler flap cannot be opened even  
after pressing the button again:  
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1. To open the fuel filler flap, press on the rear  
edge, arrow. The fuel filler flap opens.  
Emergency unlocking  
It may be necessary in certain situations to un-  
lock the fuel filler flap manually, for instance  
with an electrical malfunction.  
The release is located in the cargo area.  
1. Remove the cover on the right side trim  
panel.  
2. Open the fuel filler cap counterclockwise.  
2. Pull the green button with the fuel pump  
icon. This silently releases the fuel filler flap.  
3. To open the fuel filler flap, press on the rear  
edge. The fuel filler flap opens.  
4. Carefully open the fuel filler cap. Excess  
pressure can build up in the fuel tank from  
gasoline vapor.  
3. Place the fuel filler cap in the bracket on the  
fuel filler flap.  
5. Refuel the vehicle as usual. The residual  
pressure in the tank may make refueling  
difficult, for instance the fuel pump nozzle  
may shut off frequently.  
Have the vehicle checked immediately by an  
authorized service center or another qualified  
service center or repair shop.  
Additional information:  
Tank ventilation system, refer to page 340.  
Closing  
1. Fit the fuel filler cap and turn it clockwise  
until it clicks audibly.  
2. Press on the fuel filler flap until it engages.  
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Wheels and tires  
at ambient temperature. The tire inflation pres-  
sure specifications apply to the tire sizes ap-  
proved by the vehicle manufacturer for the cor-  
responding vehicle types.  
Vehicle features and options  
This chapter describes model-specific equip-  
ment, systems, and functions that are currently  
available, or may become available in the fu-  
ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.  
To identify the correct tire inflation pressure,  
please note the following:  
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Tire sizes of the vehicle.  
Additional information:  
Maximum speed for driving.  
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.  
On the control display  
The current tire inflation pressure values for  
the mounted tires can be displayed on the con-  
trol display.  
Tire pressure  
General information  
The tire condition and tire pressure influence  
the following:  
The current tire inflation pressure value is lo-  
cated on each tire.  
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The service life of the tires.  
Driving safety.  
Checking the tire pressure  
Driving comfort.  
General information  
The tires heat up while driving. The tire pres-  
sure increases with the tire temperature.  
Fuel consumption.  
Safety information  
Tires have a natural, consistent tire pressure  
loss.  
The displays of inflation devices may under-  
read by up to 0.1 bar/2 psi.  
Warning  
A tire with too little or no tire inflation pres-  
sure may heat up significantly and sustain  
damage. This will have a negative impact  
on aspects of handling such as steering and  
braking response. There is a risk of accident,  
injury, and property damage. Regularly check  
the tire inflation pressure, and correct it as  
needed, for instance twice a month and be-  
fore a long trip.  
Checking via tire inflation pressure  
specifications in tire pressure table  
1. Determine the intended tire inflation pres-  
sure levels for the mounted tires.  
2. Check the tire inflation pressure in all four  
tires, using a pressure gage, for example.  
3. Correct the tire inflation pressure if the ac-  
tual tire inflation pressure deviates from the  
intended tire inflation pressure.  
Tire pressure specifications  
4. Make sure that all valve caps are screwed  
onto the tire valves.  
In the tire pressure table  
The tire inflation pressure specifications in the  
tire inflation pressure table only relate to cold  
The tire pressure table contains all tire infla-  
tion pressure specifications for given tire sizes  
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tires or tires at the same temperature as the  
ambient temperature.  
Tire inflation pressures up to  
100 mph/160 km/h  
For speeds of up to 100 mph/160 km/h and for  
optimum driving comfort, follow the tire infla-  
tion pressure specifications in the tire pressure  
table and adjust as necessary.  
Only check the tire inflation pressure levels  
when the tires are cold, i.e.:  
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A distance traveled of max. 1.25 miles/2 km  
has not been exceeded.  
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If the vehicle has not moved again for at  
least two hours after a trip.  
If equipped with an emergency wheel: check  
the tire pressure of the emergency wheel in the  
cargo area regularly and correct if necessary.  
Checking using the tire inflation  
pressure specifications on the control  
display  
The tire inflation pressure specifications can  
also be found on the tire pressure label on the  
driver's door pillar.  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Vehicle status"  
4. "Tire Pressure Monitor"  
Do not exceed a speed of 100 mph/160 km/h.  
5. Check whether the current tire inflation  
pressure levels deviate from the intended  
tire pressure value.  
Tire pressure values up to  
100 mph/160 km/h  
6. Correct the tire inflation pressure if the ac-  
tual tire inflation pressure deviates from the  
intended tire inflation pressure.  
BMW XM, BMW XM Label  
Tire size  
Pressure specifications  
in bar/PSI  
The display of current tire pressure on the con-  
trol display may be restricted when the vehicle  
is stationary. After a short drive, the tire pres-  
sure is updated.  
Specifications in  
bar/PSI with cold  
tires  
After correcting the tire pressure  
If equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitor, the  
corrected tire pressures are applied automati-  
cally. Make sure that the tire settings are cor-  
rect. With tires that cannot be found in the tire  
pressure values on the control display, reset  
the Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM).  
285/45 R 21 113 2.2 / 32  
V XL M+S  
2.6 / 38  
Front: 275/45 R 2.4 / 35  
21 110 Y XL  
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Rear: 315/40 R  
21 115 Y XL  
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2.4 / 35  
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If equipped with a flat tire monitor, reinitialize  
the flat tire monitor.  
Front: HL  
275/35 R 23 108  
Y XL  
2.7 / 39  
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Tire size  
Pressure specifications  
in bar/PSI  
Tire size  
Pressure specifications  
in bar/PSI  
Rear: HL 315/30  
R 23 111 Y XL  
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2.9 / 42  
Specifications in  
bar/PSI with cold  
tires  
Front: 275/40 R 2.6 / 38  
22 107 Y XL  
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285/45 R 21 113 2.8 / 41  
V XL M+S  
3.3 / 48  
Rear: 315/35 R  
22 111 Y XL  
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2.8 / 41  
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Front: 275/45 R 2.7 / 39  
21 110 Y XL  
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F: 275/40 R 22  
107 H XL M+S  
2.6 / 38  
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Rear: 315/40 R  
21 115 Y XL  
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2.9 / 42  
R: 315/35 R 22  
111 H XL M+S  
2.8 / 41  
Front: 275/40 R 3.2 / 46  
22 107 Y XL  
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Tire pressures over  
100 mph/160 km/h  
Rear: 315/35 R  
22 111 Y XL  
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3.2 / 46  
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Warning  
Front: HL  
275/35 R 23 108  
Y XL  
3.2 / 46  
When driving at speeds greater than  
100 mph/160 km/h, incorrect tire pressures  
can negatively affect vehicle handling, e.g.,  
safety or comfort while driving. The tires can  
become damaged, which may cause an ac-  
cident. There is a risk of accident, injury,  
and property damage. To drive at maximum  
speeds, note the specified tire pressure for  
driving above 100 mph/160 km/h in the tire  
inflation pressure table, and adjust as neces-  
sary.  
Rear: HL 315/30  
R 23 111 Y XL  
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3.3 / 48  
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F: 275/40 R 22  
107 H XL M+S  
3.2 / 46  
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R: 315/35 R 22  
111 H XL M+S  
3.2 / 46  
With M Driver’s Package:  
Tire size  
Pressure specifications  
in bar/PSI  
Tire pressure values over  
100 mph/160 km/h  
Specifications in  
bar/PSI with cold  
tires  
BMW XM, BMW XM Label  
Without M Driver’s Package:  
285/45 R 21 113 2.8 / 41  
V XL M+S  
3.3 / 48  
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Front: 275/45 R 3.0 / 44  
21 110 Y XL  
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be greater than one-half of the vehicle’s Gross  
Axle Weight Rating – GAWR. Note, front vs.  
rear GAWR and tire loads, respectively.  
Tire size  
Pressure specifications  
in bar/PSI  
Rear: 315/40 R  
21 115 Y XL  
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3.1 / 45  
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Speed letter  
Front: HL  
275/35 R 23 108  
Y XL  
3.3 / 48  
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Designation Maximum speed  
Q
R
up to 100 mph/160 km/h  
up to 106 mph/170 km/h  
up to 112 mph/180 km/h  
up to 118 mph/190 km/h  
up to 131 mph/210 km/h  
up to 150 mph/240 km/h  
up to 167 mph/270 km/h  
up to 186 mph/300 km/h  
above 186 mph/300 km/h  
Rear: HL 315/30  
R 23 111 Y XL  
3.4 / 49  
S
Front: 275/40 R 3.4 / 49  
22 107 Y XL  
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T
Rear: 315/35 R  
22 111 Y XL  
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3.4 / 49  
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H
V
F: 275/40 R 22  
107 H XL M+S  
3.4 / 49  
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W
Y
R: 315/35 R 22  
111 H XL M+S  
3.4 / 49  
(Y)  
Tire Identification Number  
DOT code: DOT xxxx xxx 1924  
xxxx: manufacturer code for the tire brand  
xxx: tire size and tire design  
1924: tire age  
Tire marking  
Tire size  
245/45 R 18 96 Y  
245: nominal width in mm  
Tires with DOT codes meet the guidelines of  
the U.S. Department of Transportation.  
45: cross-sectional relationship in %  
R: radial tire code  
18: rim diameter in inches  
96: load index  
Tire age  
Recommendation  
Y: speed code letter  
Regardless of the tire tread depth, replace tires  
at least every 6 years.  
ZR tires: reinforced radial tire for speeds ex-  
ceeding 150 mph/240 km/h  
Production date  
You can find the tire production date on the tire  
sidewall.  
Maximum tire load  
Maximum tire load is the maximum permissi-  
ble weight for which the tire is approved.  
Designation  
Production date  
Locate the maximum tire load on the tire  
sidewall and the Gross Axle Weight Rating –  
GAWR – on the certification label on the driver  
door B-pillar. Divide the tire load by 1.1. It must  
DOT … 1924  
19th week of 2024  
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Uniform Tire Quality Grading  
Quality grades can be found where applicable  
on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder  
and maximum section width.  
Temperature  
The temperature grades are A, the highest, B,  
and C, representing the tire's resistance to the  
generation of heat and its ability to dissipate  
heat when tested under controlled conditions  
on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.  
Sustained high temperature can cause the  
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce  
tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to  
sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds  
to a level of performance which all passenger  
car tires must meet under the Federal Motor  
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades Band  
A represent higher levels of performance on  
the laboratory test wheel than the minimum  
required by law.  
E.g.: Treadwear 200; Traction AA; Tempera-  
ture A  
DOT Quality Grades  
Treadwear  
Traction AA A B C  
Temperature A B C  
All passenger vehicle tires must conform to  
Federal Safety Requirements in addition to  
these grades.  
Treadwear  
Warning  
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating  
based on the wear rate of the tire when tested  
under controlled conditions on a specified gov-  
ernment test course. E.g., a tire graded 150  
would wear one and one-half, 1 g, times as  
well on the government course as a tire graded  
100. The relative performance of tires depends  
upon the actual conditions of their use, how-  
ever, and may depart significantly from the  
norm due to variations in driving habits, service  
practices and differences in road characteris-  
tics and climate.  
The temperature grade for this tire is estab-  
lished for a tire that is properly inflated and  
not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinfla-  
tion, or excessive loading, either separately  
or in combination, can cause heat buildup  
and possible tire failure. There is a risk of  
accident, injury, and property damage.  
M+S  
Winter tires, as well as all-season tires with  
better winter performance than summer tires,  
can be identified by the M+S marking on the  
tire side wall.  
Traction  
The traction grades, from highest to lowest,  
are AA, A, B, and C.  
Those grades represent the tire's ability to  
stop on wet pavement as measured under  
controlled conditions on specified government  
test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire  
marked C may have poor traction perform-  
ance.  
Tire tread  
Safety information  
Warning  
The traction grade assigned to this tire is  
based on straight-ahead braking traction tests,  
and does not include acceleration, cornering,  
hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics.  
If the tire tread depth is too low, driving  
safety may be impaired in critical situations  
such as aquaplaning or slush on the road.  
There is a risk of accident, injury, and prop-  
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erty damage. The tire tread depth may not  
fall below 0.12 in/3 mm for summer tires and  
0.16 in/4 mm for winter and all-season tires,  
or observe the statutory regulations on mini-  
mum tread depth.  
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Driving over curbs.  
Road damage.  
Tire pressure too low.  
Vehicle overloading.  
Incorrect tire storage.  
Minimum tread depth  
Safety information  
Warning  
Damaged tires can lose tire inflation pres-  
sure, which can lead to loss of vehicle con-  
trol. There is a risk of accident, injury, and  
property damage. If tire damage is suspected  
while driving, immediately reduce speed and  
stop. Have wheels and tires checked. To do  
so, drive carefully to an authorized service  
center or another qualified service center or  
repair shop. Have the vehicle towed or trans-  
ported as needed. Do not repair damaged  
tires, but have them replaced.  
The tire manufacturer’s wear indicators are  
distributed over the tire circumference. These  
indicators have a height of min. 0.06 in/1.6 mm  
and serve as an indicator for tire tread wear.  
The positions of the wear indicators are  
marked on the tire sidewall with TWI, Tread  
Wear Indicator.  
Warning  
The wheels, tires and chassis components  
can become damaged when driving over  
curbs, road damage, or other obstacles.  
Larger wheels have a smaller tire cross-sec-  
tion. The smaller the tire cross-section, the  
higher the risk of tire damage. There is a risk  
of accident, injury, and property damage. If  
possible, avoid driving over curbs, road dam-  
age or other obstacles, or drive over them  
slowly and carefully.  
Tire damage  
General information  
Check your tires regularly for damage, foreign  
objects lodged in the tread, and tread wear.  
Indications of tire damage or another vehicle  
malfunction:  
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Unusual vibrations.  
Unusual tire or running noises.  
Unusual vehicle handling such as a strong  
tendency to pull to the left or right.  
Exchanging wheels and  
tires  
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Uneven wear pattern, e.g., increased wear  
in the area of the tire shoulder.  
Mounting and wheel balancing  
Have the wheel mounted and balanced by an  
authorized service center or another qualified  
service center or repair shop.  
Damage can be caused by the following situa-  
tions, for instance:  
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vehicle recommends that you use wheels and  
tires that have been recommended by the  
vehicle manufacturer for the vehicle type. Fol-  
lowing tire damage, have the original wheel/  
tire combination remounted on the vehicle as  
soon as possible.  
Suitable wheels and tires  
General information  
Only certain wheel/tire combinations are suit-  
able depending on vehicle and equipment.  
The vehicle manufacturer determines wheel/  
tire combinations on the basis of the following  
criteria:  
Warning  
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Tire size, e.g., tire width, aspect ratio.  
Wheel size, e.g., rim diameter, offset.  
Unsuitable wheel studs such as single-sec-  
tion wheel studs may loosen or come off. The  
wheel may come loose while driving. There  
is a risk of accident, injury, and property dam-  
age. Use only two-section wheel studs that  
are recommended by the manufacturer of the  
vehicle for the respective wheel type.  
For more information on wheel/tire combina-  
tions and special equipment, contact an au-  
thorized service center or another qualified  
service center or repair shop.  
Safety information  
Recommended tire brands  
Warning  
Wheels and tires that are not suitable for  
the vehicle can damage parts of the vehicle.  
There is a risk of accident, injury, and prop-  
erty damage. The vehicle manufacturer rec-  
ommends that you use only wheels and tires  
that have been recommended for the vehicle  
type.  
Tire types are developed for each vehicle and  
optimized specifically for the individual require-  
ments of that vehicle, e.g.:  
Warning  
Mounted steel wheels can cause technical  
problems, for instance unexpected loosening  
of the lug bolts and damage to the brake  
disks. There is a risk of accident, injury,  
and property damage. Do not mount steel  
wheels.  
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Vehicle handling.  
Comfort.  
Noise characteristics.  
Specially developed tires are marked with  
a star on the tire sidewall. After replacing  
wheels and tires, the vehicle manufacturer rec-  
ommends using star-marked tires again. The  
vehicle manufacturer recommends that you  
use tires of the same make and tread design.  
Warning  
Wheel/tire combinations that are not suitable  
for the vehicle can affect vehicle handling  
and a number of system functions, e.g.,the  
Antilock Braking System or Dynamic Stability  
Control. There is a risk of accident, injury, and  
property damage. The manufacturer of the  
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New tires  
Winter tires  
Tire traction is not optimal due to manufactur-  
ing circumstances when tires are brand new.  
Drive conservatively for the first  
200 miles/300 km.  
Retreaded tires  
Warning  
Retreated tires can have different tire casing  
structures. With advanced age the service life  
can be limited. There is a risk of accident,  
injury, and property damage. The manufac-  
turer of the vehicle does not recommend the  
use of retreaded tires.  
Winter tires are recommended for operating on  
winter roads.  
Winter tires can be identified by the moun-  
tain/snowflake icon and the letters M+S on the  
tire sidewall.  
So-called all-season tires with M+S marking  
but without mountain and snowflake icon have  
better winter properties than summer tires.  
As a rule, all-season tires do not perform the  
same as winter tires.  
Maximum speed  
Safety information  
Wheel change between axles  
Warning  
If the maximum permissible speed of your  
mounted tires is exceeded, the tires may be  
damaged. There is a risk of accident, injury,  
and property damage. Do not exceed the  
maximum permissible speed of the tires.  
Warning  
A wheel change between the axles on vehi-  
cles with different tire sizes or rim sizes on  
the front and rear axles can cause damage  
to the tires and the vehicle. There is a risk  
of accident, injury, and property damage. Do  
not rotate the tires between the axles on ve-  
hicles with different tire sizes or rim sizes on  
the front and rear axles.  
Maximum speed of winter tires  
If the maximum speed of the vehicle is higher  
than the maximum permissible speed of the  
winter tires, the maximum permissible speed  
must be indicated with a sign placed in the  
field of vision. The info label is available from  
an authorized service center or another quali-  
fied service center or repair shop.  
Storing tires  
Tire pressure  
Do not exceed the maximum tire inflation pres-  
sure indicated on the tire sidewall.  
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The tire repair set may be insufficient if the  
tire damage measures more than approx.  
0.16 in/4 mm.  
Storage  
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Store wheels and tires in a cool, dry and  
dark place.  
Do not remove foreign objects that have  
penetrated the tire. Remove foreign objects  
only when they are visibly protruding from  
the tire.  
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Always protect tires against all contact with  
oil, grease, and solvents.  
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Do not leave the tires in plastic bags.  
Remove dirt from wheels or tires.  
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The compressor can be used to check the  
tire inflation pressure.  
Repairing a flat tire  
Overview  
Safety precautions  
Storage  
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Park the vehicle on solid and non-slip  
ground at a safe distance from road traffic.  
Depending on vehicle equipment, the tire re-  
pair set is stored as follows:  
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Turn on the hazard warning system.  
Set the parking brake.  
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In the cargo area under the cargo area  
floor.  
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In the cargo area on the left or right side.  
In the cargo area behind a side trim panel.  
Turn the steering wheel until the front  
wheels are in the straight-ahead position  
and engage the steering wheel lock.  
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As soon as permitted by the traffic flow,  
have all vehicle occupants get out and  
make sure that they remain outside the  
hazardous area such as behind a guardrail.  
Sealant bottle and filler hose  
If necessary, set up the hazard triangle or  
hazard warning lights at an appropriate  
distance.  
Tire repair set  
1
Sealant bottle  
Principle  
2
3
4
5
Sealant bottle outlet  
Filler hose  
The tire repair set is used to temporarily seal  
minor tire damage so that it is possible to con-  
tinue driving.  
Sealant bottle connection  
Wheel valve connection  
General information  
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The filled in tire sealant closes the damage  
from the inside when it hardens.  
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Follow the instructions for using the tire  
repair set, which are provided on the com-  
pressor and sealant bottle.  
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Compressor  
Preparing the tire repair set  
1. Insert the sealant bottle into the mount on  
the housing of the compressor.  
1
Compressor  
2
3
4
5
6
Tire pressure display  
Sealant bottle mount  
2. Turn the sealant bottle clockwise by 90° to  
the stop.  
Pressure reducing valve button  
Connector for socket  
Power switch  
Safety precautions  
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Park the vehicle as far away as possible  
from passing traffic and on solid ground.  
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Turn on the hazard warning system.  
Set the parking brake.  
3. Connect the filler hose to the outlet of the  
sealant bottle and turn clockwise by 90° to  
the stop.  
Turn the steering wheel until the front  
wheels are in the straight-ahead position  
and engage the steering wheel lock.  
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As soon as permitted by the traffic flow,  
have all vehicle occupants get out and  
make sure that they remain outside the  
hazardous area such as behind a guardrail.  
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If necessary, set up the hazard triangle or  
hazard warning lights at an appropriate  
distance.  
Remove the warning label for the maximum  
permissible speed from the sealant bottle  
and attach it in the visible area in the vehi-  
cle interior.  
4. Unscrew the valve cap on the wheel.  
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5. Screw the filler hose connector clockwise  
onto the valve.  
Let the compressor run for max. 10 minutes  
to fill in the tire sealant and reach a tire  
pressure of 2.5 bar/36 psi.  
While the tire is being filled with tire sealant,  
the tire pressure can briefly reach approx.  
6 bar/87 psi. Do not turn off the compres-  
sor in this phase.  
2. Turn off the compressor on the device.  
Checking the tire pressure  
Read the tire pressure on the tire pressure dis-  
play of the compressor. The tire pressure must  
be at least 2.5 bar/36 psi.  
6. With the compressor switched off, insert the  
connector into the power socket in the vehi-  
cle interior.  
Tire pressure too high  
If the tire pressure is too high, reduce the tire  
pressure with the pressure reducing valve on  
the compressor.  
Filling the tire with sealing  
compound  
Safety information  
Minimum tire inflation pressure is not  
reached  
Do not continue driving unless a minimum tire  
pressure of 2.5 bar/36 psi is reached. Contact  
an authorized service center or another quali-  
fied service center or repair shop.  
DANGER  
If the exhaust pipe is blocked or ventilation is  
insufficient, harmful exhaust gases can pene-  
trate the vehicle. The exhaust gases contain  
pollutants which are colorless and odorless.  
In enclosed areas, exhaust gases can also  
accumulate outside of the vehicle. There is a  
danger to life. Keep the exhaust pipe free and  
ensure sufficient ventilation.  
Minimum tire inflation pressure is  
reached  
1. Pull the connector out of the socket in the  
vehicle interior.  
2. Disconnect the filler hose from the sealant  
bottle and the valve on the wheel.  
NOTICE  
3. Screw the valve cap onto the valve.  
The compressor can overheat during ex-  
tended operation. There is a risk of property  
damage. Do not run the compressor for more  
than 10 minutes.  
4. Stow the tire repair set in the cargo area.  
5. Immediately drive 6 miles/10 km to ensure  
that the tire sealant is evenly distributed in  
the tire.  
Do not exceed the speed limit of  
50 mph/80 km/h.  
Filling the tire with sealing compound  
1. With standby state or drive-ready state on,  
turn on the compressor on the device.  
If possible, do not drive at speeds less than  
12 mph/20 km/h.  
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Tire sealant may spray from the damaged  
area during the initial wheel rotations.  
3. Disconnect the filler hose from the com-  
pressor and the valve on the wheel.  
4. Screw the valve cap onto the valve.  
Adjusting the tire pressure  
1. Stop at a suitable location.  
5. Stow the tire repair set together with the  
filler hose in the cargo area.  
2. Connect the filler hose directly to the com-  
pressor, then turn it clockwise 90° in the  
mount until it engages audibly.  
Continuing the trip  
Re-initialize the flat tire monitor or reset the  
Tire Pressure Monitor.  
3. Unscrew the valve cap on the wheel.  
4. Screw the filler hose connector onto the  
valve.  
Do not exceed the speed limit of  
50 mph/80 km/h.  
Do not exceed a maximum distance traveled of  
125 miles/200 km.  
Replace the faulty tire and the sealant bottle  
from the tire repair set as soon as possible.  
Additional information:  
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Flat tire monitor, refer to page 362.  
Tire pressure monitor, refer to page 356.  
System limits  
If the tire cannot be made drivable, contact an  
authorized service center or another qualified  
service center or repair shop.  
5. Insert the connector into the socket in the  
vehicle interior.  
6. Read the tire pressure on the tire pressure  
display of the compressor.  
With Tire Pressure Monitor: Using sealant can  
damage the air pressure sensor. In this case,  
have the electronics checked and replaced at  
the next opportunity.  
Do not continue driving unless a minimum  
tire pressure of 1.3 bar/19 psi is displayed.  
Contact an authorized service center or an-  
other qualified service center or repair shop.  
7. Correct the tire pressure to 2.5 bar/36 psi.  
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Increase tire pressure: with standby or  
drive-ready state turned on, turn on the  
compressor and let it run for a maxi-  
mum of 10 minutes.  
Snow chains  
Safety information  
Warning  
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Reduce tire pressure: Press the pres-  
sure reducing valve button on the com-  
pressor.  
Mounting snow chains on unsuitable tires  
can cause the snow chains to come into  
contact with vehicle parts. There is a risk of  
accident, injury, and property damage. Only  
fit snow chains on tires recommended by  
the vehicle manufacturer for use with snow  
chains.  
Removing and stowing the tire  
repair set  
1. Switch off the compressor.  
2. Pull the connector out of the socket in the  
vehicle interior.  
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If vehicle is equipped with flat tire monitor:  
When using snow chains, do not initialize the  
flat tire monitor, otherwise, incorrect values  
may be displayed.  
Warning  
Insufficiently tight snow chains may damage  
tires and vehicle components. There is a  
risk of accident, injury, and property damage.  
Make sure that the snow chains are always  
sufficiently tight. Re-tighten as needed ac-  
cording to the snow chain manufacturer's in-  
structions.  
When driving with snow chains, if needed,  
briefly activate M Dynamic Mode.  
Maximum speed with snow chains  
Do not exceed a speed of 30 mph/50 km/h  
when using snow chains.  
Fine-link snow chains  
Rear-wheel steering during  
operation with snow chains  
The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends  
the use of fine-link snow chains. Certain types  
of fine-link snow chains have been tested by  
the manufacturer of the vehicle and recom-  
mended as road-safe and suitable.  
General information  
In order to guarantee free movement of the  
wheels when operating with snow chains,  
rear-wheel steering must be turned off when  
snow chains are mounted.  
For information on suitable snow chains, con-  
tact an authorized service center or another  
qualified service center or repair shop.  
Rear-wheel steering is switched on again  
automatically when the permitted maxi-  
mum speed for snow chains is exceeded:  
30 mph/50 km/h.  
Use  
Use is only permitted in pairs on rear wheels  
equipped with the tires of the following wheel/  
tire sizes:  
The setting for equipped snow chains can only  
be used below 30 mph/50 km/h.  
Tire size  
Wheel size Rim offset (IS)  
26  
Safety information  
285/45 R21 9.5J x 21  
Warning  
Information on the wheel size and rim offset is  
located on the inside of the wheel.  
When rear-wheel steering is switched on and  
snow chains are mounted, there can be con-  
tact between snow chains and the body.  
There is a risk of accident, injury, and prop-  
erty damage. With mounted snow chains,  
switch off the rear-wheel steering.  
The list can also include wheel/tire sizes that  
are only suitable for certain models.  
Information on wheels and tires approved for  
the vehicle can be requested from an author-  
ized service center or another qualified service  
center or repair shop.  
Follow the snow chain manufacturer's instruc-  
tions.  
Switching off rear-wheel steering  
The rear-wheel steering is switched off by  
specifying that snow chains are installed.  
If vehicle is equipped with Tire Pressure Moni-  
tor: When using snow chains, do not reset the  
Tire Pressure Monitor, otherwise, incorrect val-  
ues may be displayed.  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
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3. "Driving settings"  
4. "Drivetrain and chassis"  
5. "Snow chains"  
the tire inflation pressure specifications on  
the vehicle.  
Functional requirements  
The following prerequisites must be met for  
the system; otherwise, reliable notification of a  
tire pressure loss is not assured:  
Tire pressure monitor  
Principle  
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After each tire or wheel change, the system  
detects and updates the mounted tires on  
the control display and displays them after  
a short trip.  
The Tire Pressure Monitor monitors the tire  
pressure and issues a warning if the tire pres-  
sure has dropped.  
Enter the information about the mounted  
tires in the tire settings when the system  
does not automatically detect the tires.  
General information  
Sensors in the tire valves measure the tire in-  
flation pressure and tire temperature.  
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The Tire Pressure Monitor does not acti-  
vate until after driving for a few minutes:  
Depending on the tire entered or detected, the  
system automatically compares the specified  
nominal pressures with the current tire pres-  
sures.  
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After a tire or wheel change.  
After a reset, when using tires with spe-  
cial approval.  
If tires are being used that are not specified  
in the tire inflation pressure details on the ve-  
hicle such as tires with special approval, the  
system needs to be actively reset. The system  
will then take over the actual tire inflation pres-  
sures as the target pressures.  
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After changing the tire setting.  
For tires with special approval:  
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After a tire or wheel change, a reset was  
performed with the correct tire inflation  
pressure.  
When operating the system, also note the in-  
formation found in the Tire inflation pressure  
chapter.  
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After the tire inflation pressure was ad-  
justed to a new value, a reset was per-  
formed.  
Additional information:  
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Wheels with air pressure sensor.  
Tire inflation pressure, refer to page 343.  
Tire settings  
Safety information  
General information  
The information about the mounted tires can  
be entered in the tire settings if the system  
does not automatically detect the tires.  
Warning  
Incorrect entries in the tire settings can lead  
to incorrect target tire inflation pressure val-  
ues. In this case, it cannot be guaranteed that  
the notification of a tire pressure loss will be  
reliable. There is a risk of injury and risk of  
property damage. Make sure that the sizes  
of your mounted tires are displayed correctly  
and match the information on the tires and  
The tire sizes of the mounted tires can be  
gathered from the tire inflation pressure details  
on the vehicle or directly on the tires.  
The tire details do not need to be re-entered  
when the tire pressure is corrected.  
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For summer and winter tires, the tire details  
entered last are stored. After a tire or wheel  
change, the settings of the tire sets used last  
can be selected.  
The current tire inflation pressures may  
change while driving or depending on the out-  
side temperature.  
Current tire temperature  
The current tire temperatures are displayed.  
Adjusting the tires  
1.  
Apps menu  
The current tire temperatures may change  
while driving or due to the outside tempera-  
ture.  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Vehicle status"  
4. "Tire Pressure Monitor"  
5. "Tire settings"  
Tire conditions  
6. "Tire selection"  
General information  
Tire and system status are indicated by the  
color of the wheels and a text message on the  
control display.  
7. "Manual"  
8. "Tire type"  
9. Select the tire size for the rear axle.  
For tires with special approval:  
"Other tires/race track"  
Any existing messages may not be deleted if  
the nominal pressure is not reached after the  
tire inflation pressure is corrected.  
Observe further proceeding in the perform  
a reset section.  
All wheels green  
10. Select the maximum speed to be driven.  
11. "Save tire settings"  
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The system is active and bases warnings  
on the target pressures.  
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For tires with special approval: the system  
is active and bases warnings on the tire  
inflation pressures stored during the last re-  
set.  
The measurement of the current tire inflation  
pressure is started. The measurement prog-  
ress is displayed.  
Status display  
One to four yellow wheels  
Current status  
The system status can be displayed on the  
control display, e.g., whether or not the system  
is active.  
A flat tire or major tire pressure loss has occur-  
red in the indicated tires.  
Gray wheels  
It may not be possible to identify tire pressure  
losses.  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
Possible causes:  
3. "Vehicle status"  
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Malfunction.  
4. "Tire Pressure Monitor"  
The current status is displayed.  
During tire inflation pressure measurement,  
after confirmation of the tire settings.  
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For tires with special approval: a reset is  
performed for the system.  
Current tire pressure  
The current tire pressure is displayed for each  
tire.  
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If a tire inflation pressure check is  
required  
For tires with special approval:  
performing a reset  
1.  
Apps menu  
Message  
2. "Vehicle"  
An icon with a Check Control message appears  
on the control display.  
3. "Vehicle status"  
4. "Tire Pressure Monitor"  
5. Make sure that the tire settings are correct.  
Tire settings, refer to page 356.  
Icon  
Possible cause  
Leak detected on the tire.  
Inflation was not carried out ac-  
cording to specifications, for in-  
stance when the tire has not been  
sufficiently inflated or in the case of  
a natural steady tire pressure loss.  
6. Turn on drive-ready state and do not drive  
off.  
7. "Perform reset".  
8. Drive off.  
The wheels are shown in gray and the tire  
pressure is reset.  
Measure  
After a travel time of several minutes, the set  
tire inflation pressures are accepted as the  
predefined tire inflation pressures. The reset is  
completed automatically while driving.  
Check the tire pressure and correct as needed.  
If the tire inflation pressure is too low  
Message  
After resetting, the wheels are shown in green  
on the control display and a message appears.  
A yellow warning light is illuminated in  
the instrument cluster.  
You may interrupt this trip at any time. When  
you continue driving the reset resumes auto-  
matically.  
In addition, an icon with a Check Control mes-  
sage appears on the control display.  
Messages: for tires without special  
approval  
Icon  
Possible cause  
There is a tire pressure loss.  
General information  
When a flat tire is indicated, the Dynamic Sta-  
bility Control may be turned on.  
Measure  
1. Reduce the vehicle speed. Do not exceed a  
speed of 80 mph/130 km/h.  
Safety information  
2. At the next opportunity, for instance at a fill-  
ing station, check the tire inflation pressure  
in all four tires and correct if necessary.  
Warning  
A damaged regular tire with low or no tire  
inflation pressure impacts handling such as  
steering and braking response. There is a risk  
of accident, injury, and property damage. Do  
not continue driving. Repair the flat tire or re-  
place the wheel.  
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If there is a significant tire pressure  
loss  
If a tire inflation pressure check is  
required  
Message  
Message  
An icon with a Check Control message appears  
on the control display.  
A yellow warning light is illuminated in  
the instrument cluster.  
Icon  
Possible cause  
In addition, an icon with the affected tire ap-  
pears in a Check Control message on the con-  
trol display.  
Inflation was not carried out ac-  
cording to specifications, e.g., the  
tire has not been sufficiently in-  
flated.  
Icon  
Possible cause  
There is a flat tire or a major tire  
pressure loss.  
The system has detected a wheel  
change, but no reset was done.  
The tire inflation pressure has  
fallen below the level of the last re-  
set.  
Measure  
1. Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.  
Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu-  
vers.  
No reset was performed for the  
system. The system issues a  
warning based on the tire inflation  
pressures stored during the last re-  
set.  
2. Read the description on what to do in case  
of a flat tire.  
Actions in the event of a flat tire, refer to  
page 360.  
Measure  
1. Check the tire pressure and correct as  
needed.  
Messages: for tires with special  
approval  
2. Perform a system reset.  
If the tire inflation pressure is too low  
Message  
General information  
When a flat tire is indicated, the Dynamic Sta-  
bility Control may be turned on.  
A yellow warning light is illuminated in  
the instrument cluster.  
Safety information  
In addition, an icon with a Check Control mes-  
sage appears on the control display.  
Warning  
A damaged regular tire with low or no tire  
inflation pressure impacts handling such as  
steering and braking response. There is a risk  
of accident, injury, and property damage. Do  
not continue driving. Repair the flat tire or re-  
place the wheel.  
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Actions in the event of a flat tire, refer to  
page 360.  
Icon  
Possible cause  
There is a tire pressure loss.  
No reset was performed for the  
system. The system issues a  
warning based on the tire inflation  
pressures stored during the last re-  
set.  
Actions in the event of a flat tire  
1. Identify the damaged tire.  
Check the tire pressure in all four tires,  
for instance using the tire pressure display  
of a flat tire kit.  
For tires with special approval: when the  
tire pressure in all four tires is correct, the  
Tire Pressure Monitor may not have been  
reset. In this case, perform the reset.  
Measure  
1. Reduce the vehicle speed. Do not exceed a  
speed of 80 mph/130 km/h.  
2. At the next opportunity, for instance at a fill-  
ing station, check the tire inflation pressure  
in all four tires and correct if necessary.  
If no tire damage can be identified, con-  
tact an authorized service center or another  
qualified service center or repair shop.  
3. Perform a system reset.  
2. Repair the flat tire, e.g., with a flat tire kit or  
by changing the wheel.  
If there is a significant tire pressure  
loss  
Use of sealing compound, for instance from  
the flat tire kit, may damage the wheel elec-  
tronics. Have the electronics replaced at the  
next opportunity.  
Message  
A yellow warning light is illuminated in  
the instrument cluster.  
System limits  
In addition, an icon with the affected tire ap-  
pears in a Check Control message on the con-  
trol display.  
Temperature  
The tire inflation pressure depends on the  
tire's temperature.  
Icon  
Possible cause  
Driving or exposure to the sun will increase the  
tire temperature, thus increasing the tire infla-  
tion pressure.  
There is a flat tire or a major tire  
pressure loss.  
The tire inflation pressure is reduced when the  
tire temperature falls again.  
No reset was performed for the  
system. The system issues a  
warning based on the tire inflation  
pressures stored during the last re-  
set.  
These circumstances may cause a warning  
when temperatures fall very sharply.  
Sudden tire pressure loss  
The system cannot indicate sudden and se-  
rious tire damage caused by external circum-  
stances.  
Measure  
1. Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.  
Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu-  
vers.  
2. Read the description on what to do in case  
of a flat tire.  
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cle has been equipped with a tire pressure  
monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates a  
low tire pressure telltale when one or more  
of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Ac-  
cordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale  
illuminates, you should stop and check your  
tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to  
the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly  
under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat  
and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also  
reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and  
may affect the vehicle's handling and stopping  
ability. Please note that the TPMS is not a  
substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it  
is the driver's responsibility to maintain correct  
tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not  
reached the level to trigger illumination of the  
TPMS low tire pressure telltale. The vehicle  
has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunc-  
tion indicator to indicate when the system is  
not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction  
indicator is combined with the low tire pres-  
sure telltale. When the system detects a mal-  
function, the telltale will flash for approximately  
one minute and then remain continuously il-  
luminated. This sequence will continue upon  
subsequent vehicle start-ups 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  
replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the  
vehicle that prevent the TPMS from function-  
ing properly. Always check the TPMS malfunc-  
tion telltale after replacing one or more tires  
or wheels on the vehicle to ensure that the re-  
placement or alternate tires and wheels allow  
the TPMS to continue to function properly.  
Failure performing a reset  
Tires with special approval: the system will not  
function correctly if a reset was not performed,  
for example a flat tire may be indicated al-  
though the tire inflation pressures are correct.  
Malfunction  
Message  
The yellow warning light flashes and is  
then illuminated continuously. A Check  
Control message is displayed. It may  
not be possible to identify tire pressure losses.  
Measure  
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A wheel without air pressure sensor is  
mounted: Have the wheels checked as  
needed.  
▷
Fault caused by systems or devices with  
the same transmission frequency: The sys-  
tem automatically reactivates after leaving  
the area of the interference.  
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For tires with special approval: the system  
was unable to complete the reset. Perform  
a system reset again.  
If the Tire Pressure Monitor malfunctions:  
Have the vehicle checked by an authorized  
service center or another qualified service  
center or repair shop.  
Declaration according to NHTSA/  
FMVSS 138 Tire Pressure Monitoring  
System  
Each tire, including the spare (if provided)  
should be checked monthly when cold and in-  
flated to the inflation pressure recommended  
by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle  
placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If the  
vehicle has tires of a different size than the  
size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire  
inflation pressure label, you should determine  
the proper tire inflation pressure for those  
tires.) As an added safety feature, the vehi-  
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After the tire inflation pressure has been  
adjusted.  
Flat tire monitor  
After a tire or wheel change.  
Principle  
The flat tire monitor detects a tire pressure  
loss while driving and issues a warning if the  
tire pressure has dropped.  
Performing initialization  
When initializing, the set tire inflation pressures  
serve as reference values in order to detect a  
flat tire. Initialization is started by confirming  
the tire inflation pressures.  
General information  
The system detects tire pressure loss on the  
basis of rotation speed differences between  
the individual wheels while driving.  
Do not initialize the system when driving with  
snow chains.  
1.  
Apps menu  
In the event of a tire pressure loss, the diam-  
eter and therefore the rate of rotation of the  
corresponding wheel changes. The difference  
will be detected and reported as a flat tire.  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Vehicle status"  
4. "FLAT TIRE MONITOR"  
The system does not measure the actual infla-  
tion pressure in the tires.  
5. Turn on drive-ready state and do not drive  
off.  
6. "Perform reset"  
7. Drive off.  
Functional requirements  
The following prerequisites must be met for  
the system; otherwise, reliable notification of a  
tire pressure loss is not assured:  
The initialization is completed while driving,  
which can be interrupted at any time.  
The initialization automatically continues when  
driving continues.  
▷
After a tire or wheel change, an initialization  
was carried out at the correct tire pressure.  
▷
After the tire pressure was adjusted to a  
new value, an initialization was performed.  
Messages  
General information  
When a flat tire is indicated, the Dynamic Sta-  
bility Control (DSC) is turned on, if needed.  
Status display  
The current status of the flat tire monitor can  
be displayed, e.g., whether the flat tire monitor  
is active.  
Safety information  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
Warning  
3. "Vehicle status"  
4. "FLAT TIRE MONITOR"  
The status is displayed.  
A damaged regular tire with low or no tire  
inflation pressure impacts handling such as  
steering and braking response. There is a risk  
of accident, injury, and property damage. Do  
not continue driving. Repair the flat tire or re-  
place the wheel.  
Initialization required  
An initialization must be performed in the fol-  
lowing situations:  
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The system has not been initialized.  
Indication of a flat tire  
When driving on a snowy or slippery road.  
A yellow warning light is illuminated in  
the instrument cluster.  
Sporty driving style: slip on traction wheels,  
high lateral acceleration (drifting).  
In addition, an icon with a Check Control mes-  
sage appears on the control display.  
▷
When driving with snow chains.  
Icon  
Possible cause  
Changing wheels/tires  
There is a flat tire or a major tire  
pressure loss.  
General information  
When a flat tire kit is used, an immediate wheel  
change when there is a tire pressure loss in the  
event of a breakdown is not always necessary.  
Measure  
1. Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.  
Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu-  
vers.  
If necessary, a suitable wheel change tool, e.g.,  
a jack, is available as an accessory from an  
authorized service center or another qualified  
service center or repair shop.  
2. Read the description on what to do in case  
of a flat tire.  
Safety information  
Actions in the event of a flat tire  
1. Identify the damaged tire.  
Warning  
To do this, check the tire pressure in all four  
tires, for instance using the tire pressure  
display of a flat tire kit.  
The jack is only provided for short-term lifting  
of the vehicle for wheel changes. Even if all  
safety precautions are observed, there is a  
risk of the raised vehicle falling if the jack tips  
over. There is a risk of injury or danger to life.  
When the vehicle is raised with the jack, do  
not lie under the vehicle and do not switch on  
the drive-ready state.  
When 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.  
If tire damage cannot be identified, contact  
an authorized service center or another  
qualified service center or repair shop.  
2. Repair the flat tire, e.g., with a flat tire kit or  
by changing the wheel.  
Warning  
Placing supports, e.g., wooden blocks or sim-  
ilar, under the jack may reduce its ability to  
bear weight because of the limited height.  
The load-carrying capacity of the wooden  
blocks may be exceeded and the vehicle may  
tip over. There is a risk of injury or danger to  
life. Do not place supports under the jack.  
System limits  
The system may be delayed or malfunction in  
the following situations:  
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A natural, even tire pressure loss in all  
four tires will not be recognized. Therefore,  
check the tire inflation pressure regularly.  
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Sudden and serious tire damage caused  
by external circumstances cannot be recog-  
nized in advance.  
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Warning  
do not exert lateral effort on the vehicle or  
pull abruptly on the vehicle. Have a stuck  
wheel removed by an authorized service cen-  
ter or another qualified service center or re-  
pair shop.  
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 designed for frequent use, e.g.,  
changing from summer to winter tires. Using  
the jack frequently may cause it to become  
jammed or damaged. There is a risk of injury  
and risk of property damage. Only use the  
jack to change an emergency or spare wheel  
in the event of a breakdown.  
Warning  
Incorrect handling of the jack can damage the  
vehicle's underbody and expose high-voltage  
components. There is a risk of injury and risk  
of property damage. When cranking up the  
jack, ensure that it is inserted in the jacking  
point next to the wheel well. Make sure not to  
damage any of the underbody parts.  
Warning  
The jack may slip on soft, uneven, or slippery  
ground, e.g., snow, ice, tiles, etc. There is a  
risk of injury. If possible, change the wheel on  
a flat, solid, slip-resistant surface.  
NOTICE  
Using an impact wrench to loosen or tighten  
the wheel lock bolt can damage the wheel  
lock bolt. There is a risk of property damage.  
Only use a lug wrench to loosen and tighten  
the wheel lock bolt.  
Warning  
The jack is optimized for lifting the vehicle  
and for the jacking points on the vehicle only.  
There is a risk of injury. Do not lift any other  
vehicle or cargo using the jack.  
Securing the vehicle against rolling  
away  
General information  
The vehicle manufacturer recommends to ad-  
ditionally secure the vehicle against rolling  
away when changing a wheel.  
Warning  
When the jack is not inserted into the jacking  
point provided for this purpose, the vehicle  
may be damaged or the jack may slip when  
it is being cranked up. There is a risk of injury  
and risk of property damage. When cranking  
up the jack, ensure that it is inserted in the  
jacking point next to the wheel well.  
Warning  
A vehicle that is raised on a jack may fall  
off of the jack if lateral forces are exerted  
on it. There is a risk of injury and risk of  
property damage. While the vehicle is raised,  
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In the cargo area under the cargo area  
floor.  
On a level surface  
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In the cargo area on the left or right side.  
In the cargo area behind a side trim panel.  
Place chocks or other suitable objects in front  
and behind the wheel that is diagonal to the  
wheel being changed.  
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Lug lock bolt, arrow 1.  
Adapter, arrow 2.  
On a slight downhill gradient  
Unscrewing  
1. Attach the adapter to the lug lock bolt.  
2. Unscrew the lug lock bolt.  
3. Remove the adapter after unscrewing the  
lug bolt.  
Screwing on  
If it is necessary to change a wheel on a slight  
downhill gradient, place chocks and other suit-  
able objects, e.g., rocks, under the wheels of  
the front and rear axles, against the direction  
that the vehicle will move.  
1. Attach the adapter to the lug lock bolt. Turn  
the adapter until it fits onto the wheel lock  
bolt.  
2. Screw on the lug lock bolt. The tightening  
torque is 101 lbs ft/140 Nm.  
3. Remove the adapter and stow it after  
screwing on the lug bolt.  
Lug bolt lock  
Principle  
Safety precautions  
The wheel lug bolts have a special coding. The  
lug bolts can only be released with the adapter  
which matches the coding.  
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Park the vehicle on solid and non-slip  
ground at a safe distance from road traffic.  
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Turn on the hazard warning system.  
Set the parking brake.  
Overview  
Turn the steering wheel until the front  
wheels are in the straight-ahead position  
and engage the steering wheel lock.  
Depending on vehicle equipment, store the lug  
bolt lock adapter as follows:  
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Engage a gear or move the selector lever to  
position P.  
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As soon as permitted by the traffic flow,  
have all vehicle occupants get out and  
make sure that they remain outside the  
hazardous area such as behind a guardrail.  
1. Hold the vehicle jack with one hand, ar-  
row 1, and grasp the jack crank handle or  
lever with your other hand, arrow 2.  
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If necessary, set up the hazard triangle or  
hazard warning lights at an appropriate  
distance.  
Depending on vehicle equipment, remove  
the wheel change set and, if necessary, the  
emergency wheel from the vehicle.  
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Secure the vehicle additionally against roll-  
ing away.  
Loosen the lug bolts a half turn.  
2. Insert the jack into the rectangular recess of  
the jacking point closest to the wheel to be  
changed.  
Jacking points  
3. Extend the jack by turning the jack crank  
handle or lever clockwise.  
The jacking points are located at the indicated  
positions.  
Jacking up the vehicle  
Warning  
Hands and fingers can be jammed when us-  
ing the jack. There is a risk of injury. Comply  
with the described hand position and do not  
change this position while using the jack.  
4. Take your hand away from the jack as soon  
as the jack is under load and continue turn-  
ing the jack crank handle or lever with one  
hand.  
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5. Make sure that the car jack foot extends  
vertically and is at a right angle beneath the  
jacking point.  
5. Turn the jack crank handle counterclock-  
wise to retract the jack and lower the vehi-  
cle.  
6. Remove the jack and stow it securely.  
After the wheel change  
1. Tighten the lug bolts crosswise. The tight-  
ening torque is 101 lbs ft/140 Nm.  
2. Stow the faulty wheel in the cargo area, if  
necessary.  
3. Check tire inflation pressure at the next op-  
portunity and correct as needed.  
6. Crank the vehicle up until the entire jack  
surface is on the ground and the cor-  
responding wheel is lifted max. 1.2 in-  
ches/3 cm above the ground.  
4. Re-initialize the flat tire monitor or reset the  
Tire Pressure Monitor.  
5. Check to make sure the lug bolts are tight  
with a calibrated torque wrench.  
Mounting a wheel  
6. Drive to the nearest authorized service cen-  
ter or another qualified service center or  
repair shop, then have the damaged tire  
replaced.  
Warning  
Unsuitable wheel studs such as single-sec-  
tion wheel studs may loosen or come off. The  
wheel may come loose while driving. There  
is a risk of accident, injury, and property dam-  
age. Use only two-section wheel studs that  
are recommended by the manufacturer of the  
vehicle for the respective wheel type.  
Mount one emergency wheel only, as required.  
1. Unscrew the lug bolts.  
2. Remove the wheel.  
3. Put the new wheel or emergency wheel on  
and screw in at least two lug bolts in a  
crosswise pattern until hand-tight.  
When non-original light-alloy wheels of the  
vehicle manufacturer are mounted, the ac-  
companying lug bolts may have to be used  
as well.  
4. Hand-tighten the remaining lug bolts and  
tighten all lug bolts well in a crosswise pat-  
tern.  
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Engine compartment  
available, or may become available in the fu-  
ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.  
Vehicle features and options  
Additional information:  
This chapter describes model-specific equip-  
ment, systems, and functions that are currently  
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.  
Overview  
6-cylinder engine  
1
Vehicle identification number  
5
6
7
Oil filler neck  
2
3
4
Filler neck for washer fluid  
Coolant reservoir, auxiliary cooling  
Coolant reservoir, engine  
Jump-starting, negative battery terminal  
Jump-starting, positive battery terminal  
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8-cylinder engine  
1
Vehicle identification number  
5
6
7
Coolant reservoir, engine  
Oil filler neck  
2
3
4
Filler neck for washer fluid  
Jump-starting, negative battery terminal  
Jump-starting, positive battery terminal  
Coolant reservoir, auxiliary cooling  
Hood  
Warning  
The engine compartment accommodates  
moving components. Certain components in  
the engine compartment can also move with  
the vehicle switched off, for instance the radi-  
ator fan. There is a risk of injury. Do not reach  
into the area of moving parts. Keep articles of  
clothing and hair away from moving parts.  
Safety information  
Warning  
Improperly executed work in the engine com-  
partment can damage components and lead  
to a safety hazard. There is a risk of acci-  
dent, injury, and property damage. The vehi-  
cle manufacturer recommends having work  
in the engine compartment performed by an  
authorized service center or another qualified  
service center or repair shop.  
Warning  
There are protruding parts, for instance lock-  
ing hooks, on the inside of the hood. There  
is a risk of injury. If the hood is open, pay  
attention to protruding parts and keep clear  
of these areas.  
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Warning  
An acoustic signal and a notice in the in-  
strument cluster indicate that the hood is  
open.  
An incorrectly locked hood can open while  
driving and restrict visibility. There is a risk of  
accident, injury, and property damage. Stop  
immediately and correctly close the hood.  
Warning  
Body parts can be jammed when opening  
and closing the hood. There is a risk of in-  
jury. Make sure that the area of movement of  
hood is clear while opening and closing.  
2. Release the lever and pull it again, arrow 2.  
Hood can be opened.  
3. Be careful of protruding parts on the hood.  
NOTICE  
Closing the hood  
Folded-out wipers can be jammed when the  
hood is opened. There is a risk of property  
damage. Make sure that the wipers with the  
wiper blades mounted are folded down onto  
the windshield before opening the hood.  
NOTICE  
When the hood is closed, it must engage on  
both sides. Pressing again can damage the  
hood. There is a risk of property damage.  
Open the hood again and then close it ener-  
getically. Avoid pressing again.  
Energetically close the hood from approx.  
20 in/50 cm.  
The hood must engage on both sides.  
Opening hood  
1. Pull the lever, arrow 1.  
Hood is unlocked.  
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Operating fluids  
MOBILITY  
Operating fluids  
Safety information  
Vehicle features and options  
This chapter describes model-specific equip-  
ment, systems, and functions that are currently  
available, or may become available in the fu-  
ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.  
Caution  
The use of poor-quality fuels may result in  
harmful engine deposits or damage. Addi-  
tionally, problems relating to drivability, start-  
ing and stalling, especially under certain envi-  
ronmental conditions such as high ambient  
temperature and high altitude, may occur.  
Additional information:  
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.  
If drivability problems are encountered, we  
recommend switching to a high quality gaso-  
line brand and a higher octane grade — AKI  
number — for a few tank fills. To avoid harm-  
ful engine deposits, it is highly recommended  
to purchase gasoline from Top Tier retailers.  
Fuel recommendation  
General information  
Depending on the region, many filling stations  
sell fuel that has been customized to winter  
or summer conditions. Fuel that is available  
in winter, for instance helps make a cold start  
easier.  
Failure to comply with these recommenda-  
tions may result in the need for additional  
maintenance.  
Gasoline  
Warning  
General information  
For the best fuel efficiency, the gasoline should  
be sulfur-free or very low in sulfur content.  
Even small quantities of the wrong fuel or  
wrong fuel additives can damage the fuel  
system and engine. Furthermore, the cata-  
lytic converter can be permanently damaged.  
There is a risk of injury and risk of property  
damage. Do not refuel or add the following in  
the case of gasoline engines:  
Fuels that are marked on the gas pump as  
containing metal must not be used.  
Fuels with a maximum ethanol content of  
10 %, i.e., E10, may be used for refueling.  
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Leaded gasoline.  
The power and consumption specifications re-  
fer to operating with RON 98 E10 fuel  
Metallic additives, for instance manga-  
nese or iron.  
Knocking noises and driving/acoustic problems  
may occur when using minimum quality fuel,  
e.g., 87 AKI, or fuel with an ethanol content of  
more than 10% to max. 15%. These have no  
effect on the engine service life.  
Do not turn on standby after refueling with  
the wrong fuel. Contact an authorized service  
center or another qualified service center or  
repair shop.  
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NOTICE  
Engine oil  
Fuel that does not meet the minimum quality  
requirements can cause the engine to mal-  
function or become damaged. There is a risk  
of property damage. Do not fill with fuel that  
does not comply with the minimum quality.  
General information  
The engine oil consumption and engine oil  
properties depend on the driving style and op-  
erating conditions.  
Therefore, regularly check the engine oil level  
after refueling by taking a detailed measure-  
ment.  
NOTICE  
The engine oil consumption can increase in  
the following situations, for instance:  
Incorrect fuels can damage the fuel system  
and the engine. There is a risk of property  
damage. Do not use fuels with a higher etha-  
nol content than recommended. Do not refuel  
with fuels containing methanol, e.g. M5 to  
M100.  
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Sporty driving style.  
Break-in of the engine.  
Idle operation of the engine.  
With use of engine oil types that are not  
recommended.  
Recommended gas quality  
BMW recommends AKI 93.  
Different Check Control messages are shown  
on the control display depending on the engine  
oil level and engine oil properties.  
The vehicle manufacturer recommends having  
the engine oil changed by an authorized serv-  
ice center or another qualified service center  
or repair shop. The suitable viscosity grade is  
indicated on a sign in the engine compartment.  
Minimum fuel grade  
BMW recommends AKI 91.  
If you use gasoline with this minimum AKI Rat-  
ing, the engine may produce knocking sounds  
when starting at high external temperatures.  
This has no effect on the engine life.  
Safety information  
NOTICE  
An engine oil level that is too low causes  
engine damage. There is a risk of property  
damage. Immediately add engine oil.  
NOTICE  
Too much engine oil can damage the engine  
or the catalytic converter. There is a risk of  
property damage. Do not add too much en-  
gine oil. If there is excess engine oil, have  
the engine oil level corrected by an author-  
ized service center or another qualified serv-  
ice center or repair shop.  
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System limits  
MOBILITY  
NOTICE  
When making frequent short-distance trips or  
using a sporty driving style, it may not be pos-  
sible to calculate a measured value. In this  
case, the measured value for the last, suffi-  
ciently long trip is displayed.  
Engine oil that is not changed in timely fash-  
ion can cause increased engine wear and  
thus engine damage. There is a risk of prop-  
erty damage. It is recommended that you do  
not exceed the service intervals indicated in  
the vehicle.  
Detailed measurement  
Principle  
Electronic oil measurement  
The engine oil level is checked when the vehi-  
cle is stationary and displayed via a scale.  
General information  
The electronic oil measurement has two  
measuring principles:  
If the engine oil level is outside its permissible  
operating range, a Check Control message is  
displayed.  
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Monitoring.  
General information  
Detailed measurement.  
During the measurement, the idle speed is in-  
creased somewhat.  
When making frequent short-distance trips or  
using a sporty driving style, for instance when  
cornering aggressively, regularly perform a de-  
tailed measurement.  
Depending on vehicle equipment, an optimum  
operating range for racetrack use is displayed  
on the scale.  
Monitoring  
Functional requirements  
Principle  
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Vehicle is parked in a horizontal position.  
The engine oil level is monitored electronically  
while driving and can be shown on the control  
display.  
The drive-ready state is switched on by  
pressing the Start/Stop button.  
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The combustion engine is at operating  
temperature.  
If the engine oil level is outside its permissible  
operating range, a Check Control message is  
displayed.  
Selector lever in selector lever position N or  
P and accelerator pedal not depressed.  
Functional requirements  
Performing a detailed measurement  
1. Apps menu  
A current measured value is available after ap-  
prox. 30 minutes of normal driving with the  
combustion engine running.  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Vehicle status"  
4. "Engine oil level"  
5. "Oil level measurement"  
6. "Start measurement"  
Displaying the engine oil level  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Vehicle status"  
4. "Engine oil level"  
The engine oil level is displayed.  
The engine oil level is checked and displayed  
via a scale.  
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Overview  
Adding engine oil  
The oil filler neck is located in the engine com-  
partment.  
General information  
Only add engine oil when the message is dis-  
played in the instrument cluster. The top-up  
quantity is indicated in the message shown on  
the control display.  
Additional information:  
For an overview, refer to page 368.  
Adding engine oil  
1. Opening the hood.  
Only add suitable types of engine oil.  
Safely park the vehicle and switch off drive-  
ready state before adding engine oil.  
Opening, refer to page 370.  
2. Open the lid counterclockwise.  
Take care not to add too much engine oil.  
Safety information  
Warning  
Operating fluids, e.g., oil, grease, coolant,  
fuel, may contain harmful ingredients. There  
is a risk of injury or danger to life. Follow  
the instructions on the containers. Do not  
allow operating fluids to come into contact  
with your clothing, skin, or eyes. Do not fill  
operating fluids into different bottles. Store  
operating fluids out of reach of children.  
3. Add engine oil.  
4. Close the lid.  
Engine oil types to add  
General information  
The engine oil grade is critical for the service  
life of the engine.  
NOTICE  
An engine oil level that is too low causes  
engine damage. There is a risk of property  
damage. Immediately add engine oil.  
Only add with the types of engine oil which are  
listed.  
Safety information  
NOTICE  
Too much engine oil can damage the engine  
or the catalytic converter. There is a risk of  
property damage. Do not add too much en-  
gine oil. If there is excess engine oil, have  
the engine oil level corrected by an author-  
ized service center or another qualified serv-  
ice center or repair shop.  
NOTICE  
Oil additives can damage the engine. There  
is a risk of property damage. Do not use oil  
additives.  
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NOTICE  
Incorrect engine oil can cause malfunctions in  
the engine or damage it. There is a risk of  
property damage. When selecting an engine  
oil, make sure that the engine oil has the cor-  
rect oil specification.  
Suitable engine oil types  
When topping up engine oil, the following oil  
specification applies:  
Coolant  
Oil specification  
General information  
Coolant consists of water and coolant additive.  
BMW Longlife-01 FE.  
BMW Longlife-22 FE++.  
Not all commercially available coolant addi-  
tives are suitable for the vehicle. The vehicle  
manufacturer recommends using coolant with  
the BMW LC-18 specification. Do not mix cool-  
ant additives of different colors. Use a 50:50  
mixing ratio of water to coolant additive. Infor-  
mation on suitable coolant additives can be  
provided by an authorized service center or  
another qualified service center or repair shop.  
The BMW Longlife-22 FE++ oil specification is  
only suitable for the 50e gasoline engine.  
Alternative engine oil types  
If an engine oil suitable for continuous use  
is not available, up to 1 US quart/liter of an  
engine oil with the following oil rating can be  
added:  
Safety information  
Oil specification  
API SL.  
Warning  
With the engine hot and the cooling system  
open, coolant can escape and lead to scald-  
ing. There is a risk of injury. Only open the  
cooling system with the engine cooled down.  
API SM.  
API SN.  
Viscosity grades  
When selecting an engine oil, make sure that  
the engine oil has a suitable viscosity grade.  
The suitable viscosity grade is indicated on a  
sign in the engine compartment.  
Warning  
Additives are harmful to health. Using the  
wrong additives can damage the engine.  
There is a risk of injury and risk of property  
damage. Do not allow additives to come into  
contact with skin, eyes or articles of clothing.  
Use suitable additives only.  
More information about suitable oil specifica-  
tions and engine oil viscosity grades can be  
requested from an authorized service center or  
another qualified service center or repair shop.  
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NOTICE  
6. The coolant level is correct when it is just  
below the max. level mark on the filler neck.  
Too much water reduces the coolant's frost  
protection and corrosion protection. There is  
a risk of property damage. Use a 50:50 mix-  
ing ratio of water to coolant additive.  
Coolant level  
General information  
Depending on the drive variant, there are up to  
two coolant reservoirs in the engine compart-  
ment. Check and add the coolant levels on a  
regular basis.  
7. Close the coolant reservoir cap.  
Adding coolant  
1. Let the engine cool down.  
2. Turn off the climate control system.  
Climate control, refer to page 278.  
3. Opening the hood.  
The coolant reservoir may be overfilled with  
coolant when the vehicle is delivered from the  
factory or following maintenance measures.  
The specified coolant level is achieved with  
longer operating periods.  
Opening, refer to page 370.  
The nominal coolant level is indicated by the  
maximum mark in the filler neck of the coolant  
reservoir.  
4. Turn the lid of the coolant reservoir slightly  
counterclockwise to allow any excess pres-  
sure to dissipate, then open it.  
Additional information:  
5. Open the coolant reservoir lid.  
For an overview, refer to page 368.  
6. If necessary, slowly add coolant up to the  
specified fill level. Be careful not to spill  
coolant.  
Checking the coolant level  
1. Let the engine cool down.  
2. Turn off the climate control system.  
Climate control, refer to page 278.  
3. Opening the hood.  
7. Close the coolant reservoir cap.  
Disposal  
Comply with the relevant environmen-  
tal protection regulations when dispos-  
ing of coolant and coolant additives.  
Opening, refer to page 370.  
4. Turn the lid of the coolant reservoir slightly  
counterclockwise to allow any excess pres-  
sure to dissipate, then open it.  
Washer fluid  
5. Open the coolant reservoir lid.  
General information  
All spray nozzles are supplied from one tank.  
Use a mixture of tap water and windshield  
washer concentrate. If desired, a windshield  
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washer concentrate containing antifreeze can  
be used.  
NOTICE  
Recommended minimum fill quantity: 0.4 US  
gal/2 liters.  
Mixing different windshield washer fluid con-  
centrates or antifreeze can damage the  
washer system. There is a risk of property  
damage. Do not mix different windshield  
washer fluid concentrates or antifreeze. Fol-  
low the information and mixture ratios pro-  
vided on the containers.  
Safety information  
Warning  
Some types of antifreeze can contain harmful  
substances and are flammable. There is a  
risk of fire and an injury hazard. Follow the in-  
structions on the containers. Keep antifreeze  
away from ignition sources. Do not fill operat-  
ing fluids into different bottles. Store operat-  
ing fluids out of reach of children.  
Overview  
United States: the washer fluid mixture ratio  
is regulated by the U.S. EPA and many in-  
dividual states; do not exceed the allowable  
washer fluid dilution ratio limits that apply.  
Follow the usage instructions on the washer  
fluid container.  
The washer fluid reservoir is located in the en-  
gine compartment.  
Use of BMW’s Windshield Washer Concen-  
trate or the equivalent is recommended.  
Malfunction  
The use of undiluted windshield washer fluid  
concentrate or alcohol-based antifreeze can  
lead to incorrect readings at temperatures be-  
low +5 ℉/-15 ℃.  
Warning  
Washer fluid can ignite and catch fire on con-  
tact with hot engine parts. There is a risk of  
injury and risk of property damage. Only add  
washer fluid when the engine is cooled down.  
Next, fully close the lid of the washer fluid  
reservoir.  
NOTICE  
Silicon-containing additives in the washer  
fluid for the water-repelling effect on the  
windows can lead to damage to the car  
wash. There is a risk of property damage.  
Do not add silicon-containing additives to the  
washer fluid.  
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Maintenance  
It is recommended that the work on the ve-  
hicle, in particular maintenance and repair,  
is performed by an authorized service center  
or another qualified service center or repair  
shop.  
Vehicle features and options  
This chapter describes model-specific equip-  
ment, systems, and functions that are currently  
available, or may become available in the fu-  
ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.  
Additional information:  
Condition Based Service  
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.  
Principle  
Maintenance system  
Condition Based Service determines the main-  
tenance recommendation using sensors and  
special algorithms that take into account the  
operating conditions of the vehicle.  
Principle  
The maintenance system provides service no-  
tifications and thereby provides support in  
maintaining road safety and the operational  
reliability of the vehicle.  
The maintenance measures are determined  
taking into account the individual usage profile  
of the vehicle.  
General information  
General information  
Service notifications can be displayed on the  
control display.  
In some cases, scopes and intervals of the  
maintenance system may vary according to  
the country version. Replacement work, spare  
parts, fuels and lubricants, and wear materials  
are calculated separately. Further information  
is available from an authorized service center  
or another qualified service center or repair  
shop.  
Additional information:  
Service notifications, refer to page 159.  
Service data in the vehicle key  
Information on the service notifications is con-  
tinuously stored in the vehicle key. An author-  
ized service center can read this data out and  
suggest a maintenance scope for the vehicle.  
Safety information  
Therefore, hand the service advisor the vehicle  
key with which the vehicle was driven most  
recently.  
Warning  
Improperly performed work, in particular  
maintenance and repair on the high-voltage  
system, can lead to electric shock. There is a  
risk of injury, fire and danger to life.  
Stationary periods  
Stationary periods during which the vehicle  
battery was disconnected are taken into ac-  
count.  
Have any time-dependent maintenance meas-  
ures, e.g., replacing operating fluids, performed  
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by an authorized service center or another  
qualified service center or repair shop.  
an authorized service center or another quali-  
fied service center or repair shop, or other  
persons who have specialized training and  
equipment and who are able to use the diag-  
nostic socket correctly.  
Maintenance Booklet for US  
Models  
Overview  
Please consult your Maintenance Booklet for  
additional information on the performance of  
service and maintenance work.  
The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends  
that maintenance and repair be performed by  
an authorized service center or another quali-  
fied service center or repair shop. Records of  
regular maintenance and repair work should  
be retained.  
There is a diagnostic socket on the driver’s  
side for reading out vehicle data.  
Diagnostic socket  
General information  
Devices connected to the diagnostic socket will  
trigger the alarm system after the vehicle is  
locked.  
Exhaust emissions  
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The warning light illuminates:  
The exhaust gas quality is declining,  
e.g., because the fuel filler cap is  
fitted incorrectly. Have the vehicle  
checked as soon as possible.  
Disconnect devices from the diagnostic socket  
before locking the vehicle.  
Additional information:  
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The warning light flashes under certain cir-  
cumstances:  
Indicator/warning lights, refer to page 142.  
This indicates that there is excessive misfir-  
ing in the engine.  
Safety information  
Reduce the vehicle speed and have the ve-  
hicle checked immediately; otherwise, se-  
rious engine misfiring within a brief pe-  
riod can seriously damage emission control  
components, in particular the catalytic con-  
verter.  
NOTICE  
The socket for Onboard Diagnosis is an in-  
tricate component intended to be used in  
conjunction with specialized equipment to  
check the vehicle’s primary emissions sys-  
tem. Improper use of the socket for Onboard  
Diagnosis, or contact with the socket for On-  
board Diagnosis for other than its intended  
purpose, can cause vehicle malfunctions and  
creates risks of personal and property dam-  
age. As such, it is strongly recommended that  
access to the diagnostic socket be limited to  
Have the vehicle checked by an authorized  
service center or another qualified service cen-  
ter or repair shop.  
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Taking the vehicle out of  
service  
When the vehicle is shut down for longer  
than three months, special measures must  
be taken. For more information, contact an  
authorized service center or another qualified  
service center or repair shop.  
Additional information:  
High-voltage battery service life, refer to  
page 339.  
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Replacing components  
Vehicle features and options  
NOTICE  
Folded-out wipers can be jammed when the  
hood is opened. There is a risk of property  
damage. Make sure that the wipers with the  
wiper blades mounted are folded down onto  
the windshield before opening the hood.  
This chapter describes model-specific equip-  
ment, systems, and functions that are currently  
available, or may become available in the fu-  
ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.  
Additional information:  
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.  
Replacing the front wiper blades  
1. To change the wiper blades, bring wipers  
into fold-out position.  
Onboard vehicle tool kit  
Fold-out position of the wipers, refer to  
page 170.  
2. Lift the wiper off of the windshield and hold.  
The onboard vehicle tool kit is located in the  
left storage compartment of the cargo area.  
Pull the lug.  
3. Press the button, arrow 1, turn the wiper  
blade slightly clockwise, and pull it forward  
and out, arrow 2.  
Wiper blades  
Safety information  
NOTICE  
The window may sustain damage if the wiper  
falls onto it without the wiper blade installed.  
There is a risk of property damage. Hold the  
wiper firmly when changing the wiper blade.  
Do not fold in or switch on the wiper without  
a wiper blade installed.  
4. Insert the new wiper blade and press it on  
until it you hear it snap into the holder.  
5. Fold in the wipers.  
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Replacing the rear wiper blade  
The wiper blade engages on the end of the  
wiper arm.  
Headlight glass  
The inside of the headlight glass can fog up  
in cool or humid weather. When driving with  
the lights switched on, the condensation evap-  
orates after a short time. The headlight glass  
does not need to be changed.  
1. Push the lever down, arrow 1, and pull off  
wiper blade, arrow 2.  
If, despite driving with the headlights switched  
on, moisture such as water droplets increas-  
ingly forms in the light, have the headlights  
checked.  
Vehicle battery  
General information  
The vehicle battery is maintenance-free.  
2. Attach a new wiper blade. The wiper blade  
must engage audibly.  
More information on the vehicle battery can be  
requested from an authorized service center or  
another qualified service center or repair shop.  
Lights and bulbs  
Safety information  
General information  
Lights and bulbs make an essential contribu-  
tion to driving safety.  
DANGER  
Contact with live components can lead to an  
electric shock. There is a risk of injury or dan-  
ger to life. Do not touch any components that  
are under voltage.  
All headlights and lights are designed using  
LED technology at least.  
In the event of a malfunction, the vehicle man-  
ufacturer recommends having any necessary  
work performed by an authorized service cen-  
ter or another qualified service center or repair  
shop.  
Warning  
Vehicle batteries that are not recommended  
can damage vehicle systems and impair ve-  
hicle functions. There is a risk of accident, in-  
jury, and property damage. Only use vehicle  
batteries recommended by the vehicle manu-  
facturer. For information on suitable vehicle  
batteries, contact an authorized service cen-  
ter or another qualified service center or re-  
pair shop.  
Safety information  
Warning  
Intense brightness can irritate or damage the  
retina of the eye. There is a risk of injury. Do  
not look directly into the headlights or other  
light sources. Do not remove the LED covers.  
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Registering the vehicle battery in  
the vehicle  
Charging the vehicle battery  
General information  
Make sure that the vehicle battery is always  
sufficiently charged to ensure that the vehicle  
battery can be used for its entire service life.  
The vehicle manufacturer recommends hav-  
ing an authorized service center or another  
qualified service center or repair shop register  
the vehicle battery to the vehicle after the bat-  
tery has been changed. Once the battery has  
been registered again, all comfort features will  
be available without limitation and any Check  
Control messages displayed which relate to  
comfort features will disappear.  
A discharged battery is indicated by a  
red indicator light.  
Charge the vehicle battery when the drive-off  
power is insufficient.  
The following circumstances can negatively af-  
fect the vehicle battery's performance:  
Hazard icons  
The following hazard icons can be found on  
the vehicle battery:  
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Frequent short-distance drives.  
Stationary periods of more than one month.  
Icon  
Meaning  
Safety information  
No smoking, no open flames,  
no sparks.  
Warning  
Wear safety goggles.  
Battery chargers that charge the vehicle bat-  
tery via sockets or cigarette lighters in the  
vehicle may overload or damage the 12 V  
electrical system. There is a risk of injury  
and risk of property damage. Only connect  
battery chargers for the vehicle battery to the  
jump-start terminals in the engine compart-  
ment.  
Keep away from children.  
Risk of chemical burn: wear  
gloves, do not tilt battery.  
Flush acid splashes with wa-  
ter immediately. In the event of  
contact with the eyes or swal-  
lowing, seek a physician imme-  
diately.  
Charging the vehicle battery  
To charge the vehicle battery, first switch off  
the engine, then use the jump-start terminals  
in the engine compartment.  
No direct daylight, no frost.  
Additional information:  
Jump-start terminals, refer to page 390.  
Follow the operating instruc-  
tions.  
Power interruption  
After a power interruption, some equipment  
needs to be newly initialized or individual set-  
tings updated, for example:  
Explosive gas mixture. Do not  
close any openings of the bat-  
tery.  
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Parking brake, refer to page 133.  
Replacing fuses  
With Memory function: store the positions  
again.  
The vehicle manufacturer recommends having  
the fuses replaced by an authorized service  
center or another qualified service center or  
repair shop.  
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Time: update.  
Date: update.  
Disposing of old batteries  
Have old batteries disposed of by an  
authorized service center or another  
qualified service center or repair shop,  
or take them to a collection point.  
Transport and store full vehicle batteries in an  
upright position. Secure the battery so that it  
does not tip over during transport.  
Batteries contain harmful chemicals. It  
is prohibited by law to dispose of bat-  
teries together with household waste.  
Fuses  
General information  
The fuses are located at different places in the  
vehicle.  
Information on the fuse layout and the posi-  
tions of the fuse boxes is available on the In-  
ternet: .  
Safety information  
Warning  
Incorrect and repaired fuses can overload  
electrical lines and components. There is  
a risk of fire, injury, and property damage.  
Never attempt to repair a blown fuse. Do not  
replace a nonworking fuse with a substitute  
of another color or amperage rating.  
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Breakdown Assistance  
Vehicle features and options Warning triangle  
This chapter describes model-specific equip-  
ment, systems, and functions that are currently  
available, or may become available in the fu-  
ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.  
The warning triangle is located in the left stor-  
age compartment of the cargo area.  
1. Pull the lug.  
Additional information:  
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.  
Hazard warning system  
2. Take the warning triangle out in the direc-  
tion of the car's interior.  
Hazard warning system button  
The red light in the button flashes when the  
hazard warning system is turned on.  
First-aid kit  
General information  
Depending on the vehicle equipment and na-  
tional-market version, the vehicle is equipped  
with a first-aid kit.  
Some of the articles have a limited service life.  
Check the expiration dates of the contents reg-  
ularly and replace any expired items promptly.  
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Storage  
BMW Roadside Assistance  
Principle  
The BMW Group Accident Assistance is stand-  
ing by to provide help in the event of a break-  
down.  
General information  
In the event of a breakdown, data on the ve-  
hicle's condition is transmitted to the BMW  
Roadside Assistance.  
Storage for the first-aid kit is provided in the  
left storage compartment of the cargo area.  
There are various ways of contacting BMW  
Roadside Assistance.  
Pull the lug.  
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Via additional text in the Check Control  
message.  
BMW Assist  
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Via a call with a mobile phone.  
Via the My BMW App.  
Principle  
In the event of a breakdown, accident or if you  
have any questions about the vehicle, BMW  
Assist can be used to contact BMW Group's  
customer support.  
Functional requirements  
To use BMW Roadside Assistance, the follow-  
ing functional requirements must be met:  
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Active ConnectedDrive contract, equipment  
with intelligent emergency call or BMW  
ConnectedDrive services.  
General information  
The offering depends on the vehicle equip-  
ment and the national-market version.  
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Cellular network reception.  
Standby state is switched on.  
For more information on this service, the vehi-  
cle manufacturer recommends contacting an  
authorized service center or the hotline/cus-  
tomer support.  
Starting BMW Roadside Assistance  
manually  
If the vehicle is equipped with Teleservices,  
support is first offered through Teleservice Di-  
agnosis and, where applicable, then through  
Teleservice Help.  
Starting services  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "All apps"  
BMW Roadside Assistance can be started  
manually as follows:  
3. "BMW Assist"  
4. Select the BMW Assistance option.  
1.  
Apps menu  
A voice connection to customer support is be-  
ing established.  
2. "All apps"  
3. "BMW Assist"  
4. "BMW Roadside Assistance" or select the  
desired service.  
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Follow the displays on the control display.  
A voice connection is established as neces-  
sary.  
Functional requirements  
To use BMW Roadside Assistance, the follow-  
ing functional requirements must be met:  
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Active ConnectedDrive contract, equipment  
with intelligent emergency call or BMW  
ConnectedDrive services.  
Teleservice Diagnosis  
Teleservice Diagnostics enables detailed vehi-  
cle data to be transmitted via mobile commu-  
nications, which is necessary for vehicle diag-  
nosis. This data is transmitted automatically.  
It may be necessary to approve this on the  
control display.  
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Cellular network reception.  
Standby state is switched on.  
Starting BMW Accident Assistance  
If an accident is detected automatically  
A text message relating to BMW Accident As-  
sistance appears on the control display.  
Teleservice Help  
Depending on the country, Teleservice Help  
enables an in-depth diagnosis of the vehicle by  
BMW Roadside Assistance via wireless trans-  
mission.  
The connection can be established directly:  
"Contact accident assistance"  
You can launch Teleservice Help by requesting  
it through BMW Roadside Assistance.  
The Check Control message for BMW Accident  
Assistance can also be called up from the  
stored Check Control messages for a certain  
length of time.  
1. Park vehicle in a safe place.  
2. Engage the parking brake.  
3. Turn on the control display.  
4. Consent to Teleservice Help.  
Additional information:  
Check Control, refer to page 141.  
Starting BMW Accident Assistance  
manually  
BMW Accident Assistance can also be con-  
tacted independently of the automatic accident  
detection function.  
BMW Accident Assistance  
Principle  
The BMW Group Accident Assistance is stand-  
ing by to provide help in the event of an acci-  
dent.  
BMW Accident Assistance can be started man-  
ually as follows:  
1.  
Apps menu  
General information  
2. "All apps"  
If the vehicle sensors detect a minor to moder-  
ately severe accident, which did not deploy any  
airbags, a Check Control message is displayed  
in the instrument cluster. In addition, a text  
message appears on the control display.  
3. "BMW Assist"  
4. "BMW Accident Assistance" or select the  
desired service.  
Follow the displays on the control display.  
A voice connection is established.  
When BMW Accident Assistance is triggered,  
data on the vehicle's condition is sent to BMW.  
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Overview  
Emergency Call  
Principle  
In case of an emergency, an emergency call  
can be triggered automatically by the system  
or manually.  
Intelligent emergency call  
The vehicle features an Intelligent Emergency  
Call system, depending on vehicle equipment.  
The SOS button is located in the head-  
liner.  
The Intelligent Assist system establishes a  
connection with the BMW Response Center.  
Intelligent emergency calls are made using a  
SIM card that is integrated into the vehicle.  
Functional requirements  
To use the emergency call, the following func-  
tional requirements must be met:  
The BMW Response Center then makes con-  
tact with the occupants of the vehicle and ini-  
tiates further steps to help.  
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Standby state is switched on.  
If an intelligent emergency call is made, the  
data used to determine necessary rescue  
measures, e.g., the vehicle's current location  
if it can be determined, is sent to the BMW  
Response Center.  
The Emergency Call system is functioning  
correctly.  
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The integrated SIM card in the vehicle has  
been activated.  
Even if the driver is unable to respond, the  
BMW Response Center can, under certain cir-  
cumstances, initiate steps to provide further  
assistance.  
Automatic triggering  
Under certain conditions, for example if the  
airbags are deployed, an emergency call is au-  
tomatically triggered immediately after an acci-  
dent of corresponding severity. Automatic Col-  
lision Notification is not affected by pressing  
the SOS button.  
Even if the BMW Response Center is no longer  
heard through the loudspeakers, the BMW Re-  
sponse Center may still be able to hear the  
occupants of the vehicle.  
If an emergency call is placed, all other signal  
tones and audio sources such as the Park Dis-  
tance Control are muted.  
The BMW Response Center ends the emer-  
gency call.  
General information  
Only press the SOS button in the headliner in  
an emergency.  
Manual triggering  
To initiate an emergency call manually, pro-  
ceed as follows:  
For technical reasons, the emergency call can-  
not be guaranteed under unfavorable condi-  
tions.  
1. Tap the cover flap.  
2. Press and hold the SOS button in the head-  
liner until the LED near the button illumi-  
nates green.  
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The LED is illuminated green when an  
Emergency Call has been initiated.  
Safety information  
If a cancel prompt appears on the control  
display, the emergency call can be aborted.  
DANGER  
Contact with live components can lead to  
an electric shock. There is a risk of injury  
or danger to life. After an accident, do not  
touch any high-voltage components such as  
orange colored high-voltage cables or parts  
that are in contact with exposed high-voltage  
cables.  
If the situation allows, wait in the vehicle  
until the voice connection has been estab-  
lished.  
The LED flashes green when the connec-  
tion to the BMW Response Center has been  
established.  
Malfunction  
The function of the emergency call may be im-  
paired.  
Warning  
Fluids in the high-voltage battery are corro-  
sive. There is a risk of injury. Do not touch  
fluids escaping from the high-voltage battery.  
The LED near the SOS button flashes for ap-  
proximately 30 seconds. A Check Control mes-  
sage is displayed.  
Have the vehicle checked by an authorized  
service center or another qualified service cen-  
ter or repair shop.  
Jump-starting  
General information  
What to do after an accident  
If the battery is discharged, the combustion  
engine can be started using the battery on  
another vehicle and two jumper cables. Only  
use jumper cables with fully insulated clamp  
handles.  
General information  
After an accident, take the following safety  
precautions for the high-voltage system:  
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Apply the parking brake, then turn off drive-  
ready state and standby state.  
Safety information  
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Secure the accident site.  
DANGER  
Lock the vehicle after exiting.  
Contact with live components can lead to an  
electric shock. There is a risk of injury or dan-  
ger to life. Do not touch any components that  
are under voltage.  
Immediately inform the emergency res-  
ponders, police, fire department, or towing  
service that the vehicle is equipped with  
high-voltage system.  
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The vehicle must be recovered by an au-  
thorized service center or another qualified  
service center or repair shop.  
Warning  
If the jumper cables are connected in the  
incorrect order, spark formation may occur.  
There is a risk of injury. Pay attention to the  
correct order during connection.  
Do not inhale any gases escaping from the  
high-voltage battery; if needed, maintain a  
safe distance from the vehicle.  
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Warning  
nal, or to the corresponding jump-start ter-  
minal of the vehicle providing assistance.  
3. Attach the terminal clamp on the other end  
of the cable to the positive battery terminal,  
or to the corresponding jump-start terminal  
of the vehicle to be started.  
In the case of body contact between the two  
vehicles, a short circuit can occur while jump-  
starting. There is a risk of injury and risk of  
property damage. Make sure that no body  
contact occurs.  
4. Attach one terminal clamp of the negative  
jumper cable to the negative battery termi-  
nal, or to the corresponding engine or body  
ground of assisting vehicle.  
NOTICE  
5. Attach the second terminal clamp to the  
negative battery terminal, or to the corre-  
sponding engine or body ground of the ve-  
hicle to be started.  
Swapping the positive and negative termi-  
nals can permanently damage components  
of the hybrid system or the vehicle electron-  
ics. There is a risk of property damage. Be  
careful not to swap the positive and negative  
terminals. Take note of the sign next to the  
positive terminal.  
Establishing drive-ready state  
1. Start the engine of the assisting vehicle and  
let it run for several minutes at an increased  
idle speed.  
Preparation  
1. Check whether the battery of the other ve-  
hicle has a voltage of 12 volts. The voltage  
information can be found on the battery.  
If the vehicle to be started has a diesel en-  
gine: let the engine of the assisting vehicle  
run for approx. 10 minutes.  
2. Establish the drive-ready state for the vehi-  
cle to be started as usual.  
2. Switch off the engine of the assisting vehi-  
cle.  
If the first attempt to start the engine is not  
successful, wait a few minutes before mak-  
ing another attempt in order to allow the  
discharged battery to recharge.  
3. Switch off any electrical components in  
both vehicles.  
Jump-start terminals  
The jump-start terminals are located in the en-  
gine compartment.  
3. Disconnect the jumper cables in the reverse  
order.  
Check the battery and recharge, if needed.  
Additional information:  
For an overview, refer to page 368.  
Open the covers of the jump-start terminals.  
Tow-starting/towing  
Safety information  
Warning  
Connecting jumper cables  
Before you begin, switch off all unnecessary  
electronic systems/components such as the  
radio on the assisting and receiving vehicles.  
When towing while safety systems or driver  
assistance systems are activated, the behav-  
ior of the individual systems may lead to an  
accident, e.g., due to automatic braking or  
1. Open the lid of the jump-start terminal.  
2. Attach one terminal clamp of the positive  
jumper cable to the positive battery termi-  
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acceleration. There is a risk of accident, in-  
jury, and property damage. Do not use the  
corresponding safety systems or driver assis-  
tance systems when towing.  
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Only lift the vehicle using a suitable de-  
vice.  
Do not lift or secure the vehicle on the  
towing eye, rims, body components, or  
chassis components.  
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For transport, secure the vehicle by plac-  
ing special tire straps over the tire tread  
surfaces in the vehicle's longitudinal di-  
rection.  
Pushing the vehicle  
To remove a broken-down vehicle from the  
hazard area, it can be pushed for distances  
of approx. 328 ft/100 m at a speed of max.  
6 mph/10 km/h.  
Tow truck  
Additional information:  
Rolling or pushing the vehicle, refer to  
page 126.  
Transporting the vehicle  
General information  
The vehicle must be transported on a loading  
platform or tow dolly.  
The vehicle must be transported by an author-  
ized service center or another qualified service  
center or repair shop.  
Have vehicle transported on a loading platform  
or use a tow dolly.  
When using a tow dolly, make sure that  
none of the wheels touch the ground. This  
method should be used for distances of max.  
124 miles/200 km. Follow the instructions, as  
well as specified loads and speeds, given by  
the tow dolly manufacturer.  
Safety information  
NOTICE  
The vehicle can be damaged when towing  
the vehicle with a single lifted axle. There  
is a risk of property damage. Have vehicle  
transported on a loading platform or use a  
tow dolly. Tow dollies must be used under  
the rear wheels only. Also make sure that no  
wheel is touching the ground.  
Towing other vehicles  
Principle  
Switch on the hazard warning system, de-  
pending on local regulations.  
If the electrical system has failed, clearly iden-  
tify the vehicle being towed by placing a sign or  
a warning triangle in the rear window.  
Warning  
The vehicle can become damaged when lift-  
ing and securing it. There is a risk of injury  
and risk of property damage.  
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Use nylon ropes or straps, which will enable  
the vehicle to be towed without jerking.  
Safety information  
Make sure the tow rope is not twisted when  
fastening.  
Warning  
If the approved gross vehicle weight of the  
towing vehicle is lighter than the vehicle to be  
towed, the towing eye can tear off or it will  
not be possible to control vehicle handling.  
There is a risk of accident, injury, and prop-  
erty damage. Make sure that the gross vehi-  
cle weight of the towing vehicle is heavier  
than the vehicle to be towed.  
Check the attachment of the towing eye  
and tow rope in regular intervals.  
Do not exceed a towing speed of  
30 mph/50 km/h.  
Do not exceed a towing distance of  
3 miles/5 km.  
When driving off to tow the vehicle, make  
sure that the tow rope is taut.  
Warning  
Towing eye  
Different levels of braking may occur when  
towing with adaptive recuperation. There is a  
risk of accident, injury, and property damage.  
Deactivate adaptive recuperation before tow-  
ing.  
Principle  
The towing eye is a device that can be  
screwed onto the vehicle in order to, e.g., se-  
cure tow cables or tow rods.  
General information  
NOTICE  
If the tow bar or tow rope is attached incor-  
rectly, damage to other vehicle parts can oc-  
cur. There is a risk of property damage. Cor-  
rectly attach the tow bar or tow rope to the  
towing eye.  
Tow bar  
The towing eyes used should be on the same  
side on both vehicles.  
The screw-in towing eye should always be car-  
ried in the vehicle.  
If it is impossible to avoid mounting the tow  
bar at an inclination, note the following:  
The towing eye can be screwed in at the front  
or rear of the vehicle.  
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Free movement is limited when cornering.  
The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it  
is secured with an inclination.  
Tow rope  
Observe the following notes when using the  
tow rope:  
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Towing eye thread  
NOTICE  
If the towing eye is not used as intended,  
there may be damage to the vehicle or to the  
towing eye. There is a risk of property dam-  
age. Follow the notes on using the towing  
eye.  
Storage  
The thread for the towing eye is located behind  
a cover on the front and rear bumper.  
Depending on vehicle equipment, the towing  
eye may be stored in a bag as follows:  
Press on the mark on the edge of the cover to  
push it out.  
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In the cargo area under the cargo area  
floor.  
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In the cargo area on the left or right side.  
In the cargo area behind a side trim panel.  
Tow-starting  
Do not tow-start the vehicle.  
Start the engine by jump-starting, if possible.  
Using the towing eye  
When using the towing eye, note the following:  
Have the cause of starting issues corrected by  
an authorized service center or another quali-  
fied service center or repair shop.  
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Use only the towing eye provided with the  
vehicle.  
Additional information:  
Turn the towing eye at least 5 turns clock-  
wise and screw it in as far as it will go. If  
necessary, tighten with a suitable object.  
Jump-starting, refer to page 389.  
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After use, unscrew the towing eye counter-  
clockwise.  
Use the towing eye for towing on paved  
roads only.  
Avoid lateral loading of the towing eye, for  
instance do not lift the vehicle by the towing  
eye.  
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Check the attachment of the towing eye in  
regular intervals.  
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Vehicle care  
Vehicle features and options  
NOTICE  
When washing with an open charging socket  
flap, the charging socket can be damaged.  
There is a risk of damage to property. Close  
the charging socket flap before washing.  
Clean dirt behind the charging socket flap  
with a cloth.  
This chapter describes model-specific equip-  
ment, systems, and functions that are currently  
available, or may become available in the fu-  
ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.  
Additional information:  
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.  
NOTICE  
Washing the vehicle  
When washing with an open fuel filler flap,  
damage may occur. There is a risk of prop-  
erty damage. Close the fuel filler flap before  
washing. Clean dirt behind the fuel filler flap  
with a cloth.  
General information  
Regularly remove foreign objects such as  
leaves or snow in the area below the wind-  
shield.  
Wash the vehicle frequently, particularly in win-  
ter. Intense contamination and road salt can  
damage the vehicle.  
Steam-jet cleaner and high  
pressure cleaner  
Additional information:  
Safety information  
Fold-out position of the wipers, refer to  
page 170.  
NOTICE  
Safety information  
When using high-pressure cleaners, compo-  
nents can be damaged due to the pressure  
or high temperatures or because an insuffi-  
cient distance was maintained. There is a risk  
of property damage. Maintain sufficient dis-  
tance and do not spray too long continuously.  
Follow the operating instructions for the high  
pressure cleaners.  
Warning  
Contact with live components can lead to an  
electric shock. High voltage is present at the  
charging connection. There is a risk of injury  
or danger to life.  
It is recommended that work on the charg-  
ing connection, for example cleaning, is per-  
formed by an authorized service center or an-  
other qualified service center or repair shop.  
Distances and temperature  
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Maximum temperature: 140 ℉/60 ℃.  
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Minimum distance from sensors, cameras,  
seals and lights: 12 inches/30 cm.  
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Minimum distance from glass sunroof:  
31.5 in/80 cm.  
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Some car washes do not permit persons in the  
vehicle. The vehicle cannot be locked from the  
outside when in selector lever position N. A  
signal sounds when an attempt is made to lock  
the vehicle.  
Automatic car washes or car  
washes  
Safety information  
Additional information:  
NOTICE  
Rolling or pushing the vehicle, refer to  
page 126.  
Improper use of automatic car washes can  
cause damage to the vehicle. There is a risk  
of property damage. Follow the following in-  
structions:  
Driving out of a car wash  
Ensure that the vehicle key is in the car.  
Turn on drive-ready state.  
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Give preference to cloth car washes or  
those that use soft brushes in order to  
avoid paint damage.  
Additional information:  
Drive-ready state, refer to page 45.  
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Note the permissible vehicle dimensions  
for the car wash.  
Lights  
Do not drive through a car wash with  
guide rails higher than 4 in/10 cm to  
avoid damage to the body.  
Do not rub wet lights dry and do not use  
abrasive or acidic cleaning agents or cleaning  
agents containing alcohol.  
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Observe the tire width of the guide rail to  
avoid damage to tires and rims.  
Soak areas that have been dirtied, for instance  
from insects, with auto shampoo and wash off  
with water.  
Fold in exterior mirrors to avoid damage  
to the exterior mirrors.  
Thaw ice with de-icing spray; do not use an ice  
scraper.  
Deactivate the wiper and, if necessary,  
rain sensor to avoid damage to the win-  
dow wiper system.  
After washing the vehicle  
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Take off all removable attachments, e.g.,  
antennas.  
After washing the vehicle, apply the brakes  
briefly to dry them. Otherwise, their braking  
effect may be reduced. The heat generated  
while braking dries brake disks and brake pads  
and protects them against corrosion.  
Driving into a car wash  
Completely remove all residues on the win-  
dows to minimize loss of visibility due to  
smearing and to reduce wiper noises and  
wiper blade wear.  
NOTICE  
Selector lever position P is automatically en-  
gaged when standby state is switched off.  
The wheels are blocked. There is a risk of  
property damage. Do not switch off standby  
if the vehicle is meant to coast, e.g., in a car  
wash.  
In a car wash, the vehicle must be able to roll  
freely.  
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Plastic wrap  
Use only cleaning and care products that are  
suitable for vehicles with a plastic wrap.  
Vehicle care  
Vehicle care products  
Leather care  
Remove dust from the leather regularly, using  
a cloth or vacuum cleaner.  
General information  
BMW recommends using vehicle care and  
cleaning agents from BMW. Suitable vehicle  
care products are available from an authorized  
service center or another qualified service cen-  
ter or repair shop.  
Otherwise, particles of dust and road grime  
chafe in pores and folds, and lead to heavy  
abrasion and premature degradation of the  
leather surface.  
Safety information  
To guard against discoloration such as from  
clothing, clean leather and provide leather care  
roughly every two months.  
Warning  
Clean light-colored leather more frequently be-  
cause contamination on such surfaces is sub-  
stantially more visible.  
Cleaning agents can contain substances that  
are dangerous and harmful to your health.  
There is a risk of injury and risk of property  
damage. When cleaning the interior, open the  
doors or windows. Only use cleaning agents  
that are intended for cleaning the respective  
component. Follow the instructions on the  
packaging.  
Use leather care products; otherwise, dirt and  
grease will gradually break down the protective  
coating of the leather surface.  
Remove aggressive substances, e.g.,  
sunscreen, immediately to prevent alterations  
or discolorations of the leather.  
Vehicle paintwork  
Synthetic leather care  
Clean synthetic leather regularly with a damp  
microfiber cloth or vacuum cleaner.  
General information  
Regular vehicle care contributes to driving  
safety and value retention. Environmental in-  
fluences in areas with elevated air pollution  
or natural contaminants such as tree resin or  
pollen can affect the vehicle paintwork. Tailor  
the frequency and extent of the vehicle care to  
these influences.  
Otherwise, dust and road grime particles will  
rub into pores and folds, causing significant  
abrasion and premature degradation of the  
surface.  
In case of major soiling, use a moist soft  
sponge or microfiber cloth with suitable interior  
cleaners.  
Aggressive substances such as spilled fuel, oil,  
grease or bird droppings must be removed im-  
mediately to prevent alterations or discolora-  
tions of the finish.  
Immediately remove aggressive substances,  
e.g., sunscreen, to prevent alterations or dis-  
colorations of the synthetic leather.  
Matte paintwork  
Only use cleaning and care products suitable  
for vehicles with matte paintwork.  
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Fabric care  
Caring for special components  
General information  
In case of major contaminations such as bev-  
erage stains, use a moist soft sponge or micro-  
fiber cloth with a suitable interior cleaners.  
Displays, operating elements, and  
protective glass of the Head-up  
display  
Immediately remove aggressive substances,  
e.g., sunscreen, to prevent alterations or dis-  
colorations of the fabric.  
NOTICE  
Surfaces can be damaged by improper  
cleaning, e.g., by using chemical cleaners, or  
from moisture or liquid of any kind. There is a  
risk of property damage.  
Safety information  
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Avoid pressure that is too high and do  
not use any scratching materials.  
NOTICE  
Open hook and loop fasteners, zippers, or  
applications, e.g., studs on clothing can dam-  
age the seat covers and the other fabric and  
leather covers in the vehicle. There is a risk of  
property damage. Make sure that the fasten-  
ers are closed.  
Use a dry, clean antistatic microfiber  
cloth for cleaning displays.  
Clean the operating elements and, de-  
pending on vehicle equipment, the pro-  
tective glass of the Head-up display with  
a damp microfiber cloth and standard  
household dish soap.  
Upholstery material care  
Vacuum regularly with a vacuum cleaner.  
Light-alloy wheels  
When cleaning the vehicle, use only neutral rim  
cleaners having a pH value from 5 to 9. Do  
not use abrasive cleaning agents or steam-jet  
cleaners above 140 ℉/60 ℃. Follow the man-  
ufacturer's instructions.  
Clean extensively down to the seams. Avoid  
rubbing the material vigorously.  
Textile care  
Use a microfiber cloth for cleaning minor con-  
tamination.  
Corrosive, acidic, or alkaline cleaning agents  
can damage the rim surface and the protec-  
tive layer on adjacent components, e.g., the  
brakes.  
Dampen the cloth with water.  
Alcantara  
Use microfiber cloth soaked with water to  
clean minor soiling. Avoid rubbing the material  
vigorously.  
After cleaning, apply the brakes briefly to dry  
them. The heat generated while braking dries  
brake disks and brake pads and protects them  
against corrosion.  
Chrome surfaces  
Carefully clean chrome-like surfaces, especially  
if exposed to road salt, using plenty of water as  
well as auto shampoo as needed.  
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Corrosive, acidic, or alkaline cleaning agents  
can alter the surface.  
Exhaust system tailpipes  
Clean the tailpipes and tailpipe trim with a soft,  
damp sponge and neutral cleaning agent.  
If necessary, have carbon parts removed by an  
authorized service center or another qualified  
service center or repair shop.  
Rubber components  
Environmental influences can cause surface  
contamination of rubber parts and a loss of  
gloss. Use only water and suitable cleaning  
agents for cleaning.  
Seat belts  
Warning  
Treat especially worn rubber parts with rubber  
care products at regular intervals. When clean-  
ing rubber seals, do not use any silicon-con-  
taining vehicle care products in order to avoid  
damage or noises.  
Chemical solvent cleaners can destroy the  
fabric of the seat belts and lead to seat belts  
no longer having their protective effect. There  
is a risk of injury or danger to life. Use only a  
mild soap solution for cleaning the seat belts.  
Wiper blades  
The wiper blades are cleaned by using the  
window washer system.  
Dirty belt straps impede the reeling action and  
thus should be avoided for safety reasons.  
Use only a mild soap solution for cleaning the  
installed belt straps.  
Avoid cleaning the wiper blades manually, as  
this may reduce wiper performance.  
Seat belts should only be allowed to retract if  
they are dry.  
Fine wood parts  
Carpets and floor mats  
Clean the fine wood veneer and fine wood  
components with a damp cloth. Then dry with  
a soft cloth.  
Warning  
Objects in the driver's footwell can limit the  
pedal travel or block a depressed pedal.  
There is a risk of accident, injury, and prop-  
erty damage. Stow objects in the vehicle such  
that they are secured and cannot enter into  
the driver's footwell. Use floor mats that are  
suitable for the vehicle and can be safely at-  
tached to the floor. Do not use loose floor  
mats and do not layer several floor mats.  
Make sure that there is sufficient clearance  
for the pedals. Ensure that the floor mats  
are securely fastened again after they were  
removed, for instance for cleaning.  
Plastic components  
NOTICE  
Solvent cleaners that contain alcohol or sol-  
vents such as lacquer thinners, cold cleaning  
agents, fuel and such, can damage plastic  
parts. There is a risk of property damage.  
Clean with a microfiber cloth. Dampen the  
cloth lightly with water, if needed.  
When cleaning plastic parts, make sure that no  
fabric parts, e.g., the headliner, become wet.  
The floor mats can be removed from the inte-  
rior for cleaning.  
Carbon parts  
For easy cleaning of carbon parts, use a micro-  
fiber cloth, water, and silicone-free cleaner to  
remove everyday soiling.  
If the floor carpets are very contaminated,  
clean with a microfiber cloth and water or a  
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textile cleaner. To prevent matting of the car-  
pet, rub back and forth in the driving direction  
only.  
Sensors and camera lenses  
To clean sensors and camera lenses, use a  
cloth moistened with a small amount of glass  
detergent.  
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