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Using this Owner's Manual

Media at a glance

Orientation

The fastest way to find information on a partic-

ular topic is by using the index.

General information

The contents of the Owner's Manual are avail-

able in various media formats. The following

Owner's Manual media formats are available:

For an overview of the vehicle, we recommend

reading the Quick Reference Guide in the Own-

er's Manual.

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Printed Owner's Manual.

Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle.

Validity of the Owner's Manual

Printed Owner's Manual

The printed Owner's Manual describes all

standard, country-specific, and optional equip-

ment offered with the series.

Production of the vehicle

At the time of production at the plant, the

printed Owner's Manual is the most current

resource. Due to updates after the editorial

deadline, differences may exist between the

printed Owner's Manual and the Integrated

Owner's Manual in the vehicle.

Integrated Owner's Manual in the

vehicle

Principle

Notes on updates can be found in the appen-

dix of the printed Owner's Manual for the vehi-

cle.

The Integrated Owner's Manual specifically

describes features and functions found in the

vehicle.

The Integrated Owner's Manual can be dis-

played on the control display.

After a software update in the vehicle

After a vehicle software update such as via Re-

mote Software Upgrade the Integrated Own-

er's Manual for the vehicle will contain the lat-

est information.

Selecting the Owner's Manual

1.

Press the button.

2. "CAR"

Owner's Manual for Navigation,

Entertainment, Communication

3. "Owner's Manual"

4. Select the desired method of accessing the

contents.

The Owner's Manual for Navigation, Entertain-

ment, and Communication is available as a

printed book from an authorized service cen-

ter.

Scrolling through the Owner's Manual

Turn the Controller, until the next or previous

contents are displayed.

The topics are also discussed in the Integrated

Owner's Manual in the vehicle.

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Context help

BMW Driver’s Guide app

The BMW Driver's Guide app specifically de-

scribes features and functions found in the

vehicle. The app can be displayed on smart-

phones and tablets.

General information

The Integrated Owner's Manual can be ac-

cessed from any menu. Depending on the

selected function, either the associated de-

scription or the main menu of the Integrated

Owner's Manual will be displayed.

BMW Driver’s Guide Web

The BMW Driver’s Guide Web shows the most

suitable information for the selected vehicle.

If possible, only equipment and functions that

are actually installed in the vehicle will be ex-

plained. The BMW Driver’s Guide Web can be

displayed in any current browser.

Opening via iDrive

Change directly to the Options menu from the

function on the control display:

1.

Press the button.

2. "Help"

Icons and displays

Opening when a Check Control message is

displayed

Icons in the Owner's Manual

Directly from the Check Control message on

the control display:

Icon Meaning

"Owner's Manual"

Precautions that must be followed in

order to avoid the possibility of injury

to yourself and to others as well as

serious damage to the vehicle.

Supplementary Owner's Manuals

Also follow the Supplementary Owner's Man-

uals, which are included in addition to the on-

board literature.

Measures that can be taken to help

protect the environment.

"..." Texts in vehicle used to select

individual functions.

Additional sources of

information

›...‹ Verbal instructions to use with the

voice activation system.

Authorized service center

An authorized service center, e.g., a BMW

dealer or service center, will be happy to an-

swer any questions you may have.

››...‹‹ Responses generated by the voice

activation system.

Action steps

Action steps to be carried out are presented as

a numbered list. These steps must be carried

out in the order shown.

Internet

Vehicle information and general information on

BMW such as on technology are available on

the Internet:

1. First action step.

2. Second action step.

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ity and safety standards. In rare cases, there-

fore, the features described in this Owner's

Manual may deviate from those in the vehicle.

Bulletpoint lists

Items or actions without strict order or alterna-

tive options are shown as a bulletpoint list.

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First possibility.

Validity of the Owner's Manual

Second possibility.

Production of the vehicle

Icons on vehicle parts

This symbol on a vehicle component

indicates that further information on the

component is available in the Owner's Manual.

At the time of production at the plant, the

printed Owner's Manual is the most current

resource. Due to updates after the editorial

deadline, differences may exist between the

printed Owner's Manual and the Integrated

Owner's Manual in the vehicle.

Vehicle features and options

Notes on updates can be found in the appen-

dix of the printed Owner's Manual for the vehi-

cle.

This Owner's Manual describes all models

and all standard, country-specific, and optional

equipment that is offered in the model ser-

ies. That is why this Owner's Manual also de-

scribes and illustrates features and functions

that are not available in a vehicle, for instance,

because of the selected optional equipment or

the national-market version.

After a software update in the vehicle

After a vehicle software update such as via Re-

mote Software Upgrade the Integrated Own-

er's Manual for the vehicle will contain the lat-

est information.

This also applies to safety functions and sys-

tems.

For Your Own Safety

When using these functions and systems, the

applicable laws and regulations must be ob-

served.

Intended use

Heed the following when using the vehicle:

For any options and equipment not described

in this Owner's Manual, refer to the Supple-

mentary Owner's Manuals.

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Owner's Manual.

Information on the vehicle. Do not remove

stickers.

An authorized service center is happy to an-

swer any questions that you may have about

the features and options applicable to the vehi-

cle.

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Technical vehicle data.

The traffic, speed, and safety laws where

the vehicle is driven.

▷

Vehicle documents and statutory docu-

ments.

Status of the Owner's

Manual

Warranty

The vehicle is technically configured for the

operating conditions and registration require-

ments applicable in the country of first delivery,

also known as homologation. If the vehicle is

to be operated in a different country it might

Basic information

The manufacturer of the vehicle pursues a pol-

icy of constant development to ensure that our

vehicles continue to embody the highest qual-

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be necessary to adapt the vehicle to potentially

differing operating conditions and registration

requirements. Noncompliance with homologa-

tion requirements in a certain country may

affect warranty coverage. Please consult the

New Vehicle Limited Warranty Booklet for fur-

ther information on warranty matters.

BMW does not evaluate whether each individ-

ual product from another manufacturer can be

used with BMW vehicles without presenting a

safety hazard, even if a country-specific official

approval was issued. BMW does not evaluate

whether these products are suitable for BMW

vehicles under all usage conditions.

Maintenance and repairs

California Proposition 65 Warning

For vehicles sold in California, the law requires

vehicle manufacturers to provide the following

warning:

Advanced technology, for instance the use of

modern materials and high-performance elec-

tronics, requires suitable maintenance and re-

pair work.

The vehicle manufacturer therefore recom-

mends having necessary work performed by

an authorized service center, e.g., a BMW

dealer or service center. If a different repair

shop is selected, BMW recommends select-

ing a workshop that performs the appropriate

work such as maintenance and repair accord-

ing to BMW specifications with properly trained

personnel. In the Owner's Manual, such work-

shops are referred to as "another qualified

service center or repair shop".

Warning

Engine exhaust and a wide variety of Au-

tomobile components and parts, including

components found in the interior furnishings

in a vehicle, contain or emit chemicals known

to the State of California to cause cancer

and birth defects and reproductive harm. In

addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles

and certain products of component wear con-

tain or emit chemicals known to the State

of California to cause cancer and birth de-

fects or other reproductive harm. Battery

posts, terminals and related accessories con-

tain lead and lead compounds. Batteries also

contain other chemicals known to the State

of California to cause cancer. Wash your

hands after handling. Used engine oil con-

tains chemicals that have caused cancer in

laboratory animals. Always protect your skin

by washing thoroughly with soap and water.

For more information go to

ings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle.

If work is not carried out properly, for instance

maintenance and repair, there is a risk of sub-

sequent damages and related safety risks.

Improperly performed work on the vehicle

paintwork can lead to a failure or fault of com-

ponents, e.g., the radar sensors, and thereby

result in a safety hazard.

Parts and accessories

BMW recommends the use of parts and acces-

sory products approved by BMW.

Approved parts and accessories, and advice

on their use and installation are available from

an authorized service center.

Warning

Operating, servicing and maintaining a pass-

enger vehicle or off-highway motor vehicle

can expose you to chemicals including en-

gine exhaust, carbon monoxide, phthalates,

and lead, which are known to the State of

California to cause cancer and birth defects

BMW parts and accessories have been tested

by BMW for their safety and suitability in BMW

vehicles.

BMW warrants genuine BMW parts and acces-

sories.

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or other reproductive harm. To minimize ex-

posure, avoid breathing exhaust, do not idle

the engine except as necessary, service the

vehicle in a well-ventilated area and wear

gloves or wash your hands frequently when

servicing the vehicle. For more information

go to

vehicle.

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BMW maintenance system.

Maintenance, refer to page 307.

Maintenance Booklet, available and

accessible via a QR code in the New Vehi-

cle Limited Warranty Booklet.

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Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for

Canadian models.

If the vehicle is not maintained or is improperly

maintained, this could result in serious dam-

age to the vehicle.

Service and warranty

We recommend that you read this publication

thoroughly. The vehicle is covered by the fol-

lowing warranties:

A failure to maintain the vehicle or improper

maintenance may affect your warranty cover-

age. Please consult the New Vehicle Limited

Warranty Booklet for further information on

warranty matters.

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New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

Rust Perforation Limited Warranty.

Refer to section on engine oil change re-

garding recommended service intervals for oil

changes.

Federal Emissions System Defect War-

ranty.

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Federal Emissions Performance Warranty.

California Emission Control System Limited

Warranty.

Data memory

Detailed information about these warranties

is listed in the New Vehicle Limited Warranty

Booklet.

General information

Electronic control devices are installed in the

vehicle. Electronic control units process data

they receive from vehicle sensors, self-gener-

ate or exchange with each other. Some con-

trol units are necessary for the vehicle to func-

tion safely or provide assistance while driving,

for instance driver assistance systems. Fur-

thermore, control units facilitate comfort or in-

fotainment functions.

The vehicle has been specifically adapted and

designed to meet the particular operating con-

ditions and homologation requirements in your

country and continental region in order to de-

liver the full driving pleasure while the vehicle

is operated under those conditions. If you wish

to operate the vehicle in another country or

region, you may be required to adapt the vehi-

cle to meet different prevailing operating con-

ditions and homologation requirements. You

should also be aware of any applicable war-

ranty limitations or exclusions for such country

or region. In such case, please contact Cus-

tomer Relations for further information.

Information about stored or exchanged data

can be requested from the manufacturer of the

vehicle, in a separate booklet, for example.

Personal reference

Each vehicle is marked with a unique vehi-

cle identification number. Depending on the

country, the vehicle owner can be identified

with the vehicle identification number, license

plate and corresponding authorities. In addi-

tion, there are other ways to associate data

Maintenance

Maintain the vehicle regularly to sustain the

road safety, operational reliability and the New

Vehicle Limited Warranty.

Specifications for maintenance measures:

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collected from the vehicle with the driver or ve-

hicle owner, e.g., the ConnectedDrive account

used.

The majority of this data is stored temporarily

and is only processed within the vehicle itself.

In some circumstances the vehicle may store

some data for an additional but limited period

of time.

Operating data in the vehicle

When servicing, for instance during repairs,

service processes, warranty cases, and quality

assurance measures, this technical informa-

tion can be read out from the vehicle together

with the vehicle identification number.

Control units process data to operate the vehi-

cle.

For example, this includes:

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Status messages for the vehicle and its

individual components, e.g., wheel RPM,

wheel speed, deceleration, lateral accelera-

tion, engaged seat belt indicator.

An authorized service center or another quali-

fied service center or repair shop can read

out the information. The diagnostic socket re-

quired by law in the vehicle is used to read out

data.

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Ambient conditions, e.g., temperature, rain

sensor signals.

The processed data is only processed in the

vehicle itself while the vehicle is being oper-

ated. Data is not stored beyond the operating

time.

The data is collected, processed, and used

by the relevant organizations in the service

network. The data documents technical condi-

tions of the vehicle, which can be used to de-

termine vehicle maintenance status, and facili-

tate quality improvement.

Electronic components, e.g. control units and

vehicle keys, contain components for storing

technical information. Information about the

vehicle condition, component usage, mainte-

nance recommendations, events or faults can

be stored temporarily or permanently.

Vehicle fault and event memories can be re-

set by an authorized service center or another

qualified service center or repair shop when

performing repair or servicing work.

This information generally documents the

state of a component, a module, a system, or

the surrounding area, for instance:

Data entry and data transfer into

the vehicle

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Operating states of system components

such as fill levels, tire pressure, battery sta-

tus.

General information

Depending on the vehicle equipment, comfort

and individual settings can be stored in the

vehicle and modified or reset at any time.

Malfunctions and faults in important sys-

tem components, for instance lights and

brakes.

For example, this includes:

Responses by the vehicle to special driving

situations such as airbag deployment or

engagement of the driving stability control

systems.

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Settings for the seat and steering wheel

positions.

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Chassis and climate control settings.

If necessary, data can be transferred to the en-

tertainment and communication system of the

vehicle, for instance via smartphone.

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Information on vehicle-damaging events.

The data is required to perform the control unit

functions. Furthermore, it also serves to detect

and correct malfunctions, and helps the vehicle

manufacturer to optimize vehicle functions.

This includes the following depending on the

respective equipment:

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Multimedia data such as music, films or

photos for playback in an integrated multi-

media system.

Services

General information

Address book data for use in conjunction

with an integrated hands-free system or an

integrated navigation system.

If the vehicle has a wireless network connec-

tion, it will enable data to be exchanged be-

tween the vehicle and other systems. The

wireless network connection is realized via an

in-vehicle transmitter and receiver unit or via

personal mobile devices brought into the ve-

hicle, for instance smartphones. This wireless

network connection enables 'functions'

to be used. These include and

apps supplied by the vehicle manufacturer or

by other providers.

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Entered navigation destinations.

Data on the use of Internet services.

This data can be stored locally in the vehicle or

is found on a device that has been connected

to the vehicle, e.g., a smartphone, USB stick or

MP3 player. If this data is stored in the vehicle,

it can be deleted at any time.

This data is only transmitted to third parties

upon personal request as part of the use of on-

line services. The transmission depends on the

selected settings for the use of the services.

Services from the vehicle manufacturer

Where from the vehicle man-

ufacturer are concerned, the corresponding

functions are described in the appropriate

place, for instance the Owner's Manual or

manufacturer's web page. The relevant legal

information pertaining to data protection may

also be found on the manufacturer’s website.

Personal data may be used to perform

services. Data is exchanged over a secure con-

nection, for instance with the IT systems of the

vehicle manufacturer intended for this purpose.

Incorporation of mobile devices

Depending on the vehicle equipment, mobile

devices connected to the vehicle, for instance

smartphones, can be controlled via the vehicle

operating elements.

The sound and picture from the mobile devi-

ces can be played back and displayed through

the multimedia system. Certain information is

transferred to the mobile devices at the same

time. Depending on the type of incorporation,

this includes, for instance, position data and

other general vehicle information. This opti-

mizes the way in which selected apps, for in-

stance navigation or music playback, work.

Any collection, processing, and use of personal

data above and beyond that needed to pro-

vide the services must always be based on a

legal permission, contractual arrangement or

consent. It is also possible to activate or deac-

tivate the data connection as a whole. This ex-

cludes functions and services required by law

such as Assist systems.

There is no further interaction between the

mobile device and the vehicle such as active

access to vehicle data.

Services from other providers

How the data will be processed further is de-

termined by the provider of the particular app

being used. The extent of the possible settings

depends on the respective app and the operat-

ing system of the mobile device.

When using from other provid-

ers, these services are the responsibility of the

relevant provider and subject to their data pri-

vacy conditions and terms of use. The vehicle

manufacturer has no influence on the content

exchanged during this process. Information on

the way in which personal data is collected and

used in relation to services from third parties,

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the scope of such data, and its purpose, can

be obtained from the relevant service provider.

Vehicle identification

number

Event Data Recorder (EDR)

General information

Depending on the national-market equipment,

the vehicle identification number is located in

different positions in the vehicle. This chapter

describes all possible positions for the series.

This vehicle is equipped with an event data

recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR

is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like

situations such as an air bag deployment or

hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist

in understanding how a vehicle’s systems per-

formed. The EDR is designed to record data

related to the driving dynamics and safety sys-

tems for a short time: max. 30 seconds, typi-

cally less.

Engine compartment

The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record

the following data, for example:

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How various systems in the vehicle were

operating.

Whether or not the driver and passenger

seat belts were fastened.

The engraved vehicle identification number

can be found in the engine compartment, on

the right-hand side of the vehicle.

How far, if at all, the driver was depressing

the accelerator and/or brake pedal.

How fast the vehicle was traveling.

Right nameplate

This data can help provide a better un-

derstanding of the circumstances in which

crashes and injuries occur.

EDR data is recorded by the vehicle only if a

nontrivial crash situation occurs; no data is re-

corded by the EDR under normal driving condi-

tions and no personal data, for instance name,

gender, age, and crash location, are recorded.

However, other parties such as law enforce-

ment could combine the EDR data with the

type of personally identifying data routinely ac-

quired during a crash investigation.

The vehicle identification number can be found

on the nameplate, on the right-hand side of

the vehicle.

To read data recorded by an EDR, special

equipment is required, and access to the vehi-

cle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the

vehicle manufacturer, other parties such as law

enforcement that have the special equipment

can read the information if they have access to

the vehicle or the EDR.

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If you believe that the vehicle has a defect

which could cause a crash or could cause in-

jury or death, you should immediately inform

the National Highway Traffic Safety Adminis-

tration (NHTSA), in addition to notifying BMW

of North America, LLC, P.O. Box 1227, West-

wood, New Jersey 07675-1227, Telephone

1-800-831-1117.

Left nameplate

If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may

open an investigation, and if it finds that a

safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it

may order a recall and remedy campaign.

The vehicle identification number can be found

on the nameplate, on the left-hand side of the

vehicle.

However, NHTSA cannot become involved in

individual problems between you, your dealer,

or BMW of North America, LLC.

Windshield

To contact NHTSA, you may call

the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at

1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to

or write to: Adminis-

trator, NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,

Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtain

other information about motor vehicle safety

from

For Canadian customers

Canadian customers who wish to report a

safety-related defect to Transport Canada, De-

fect Investigations and Recalls, may call the

toll-free hotline 1-800-333-0510. You can also

obtain other information about motor vehicle

safety from

The vehicle identification number can also be

found behind the windshield.

iDrive

It is also possible to display the vehicle identifi-

cation number via iDrive.

Additional information:

Displaying the vehicle identification number

and software part number, refer to page 71.

Reporting safety defects

For US customers

The following only applies to vehicles owned

and operated in the US.

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