2022 BMW 3 Series 4 Door Mobility User Manual

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Mobility for Your BMW 3 Series 4 Door 2022

Mobility  
In order to always ensure your mobility, you will  
find important information on operating fluids,  
wheels and tires, maintenance and Roadside  
Assistance in the following.  
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Mobility  
Refueling  
Refueling  
2. Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise.  
Vehicle equipment  
All standard, country-specific and optional  
equipment that is offered in the model series is  
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐  
ment is also described that is not available in a  
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional  
equipment or country variant. This also applies  
for safety-related functions and systems.  
General information  
3. Place the fuel cap in the bracket attached  
to the fuel filler flap.  
Refuel promptly  
Refuel no later than at a range of  
30 miles/50 km, or operation of the engine is  
not ensured and damage may occur.◀  
Diesel engines  
The filler neck is designed for refueling at die‐  
sel fuel pumps.  
Fuel cap  
Closing  
1. Fit the cap and turn it clockwise until you  
clearly hear a click.  
Opening  
1. Briefly press the rear edge of the fuel filler  
flap.  
2. Close the fuel filler flap.  
Do not pinch the retaining strap  
Do not pinch the retaining strap attached  
to the cap; otherwise, the cap cannot be  
closed properly and fuel vapors can escape.  
A message is displayed if the cap is loose or  
missing.◀  
Manually unlocking fuel filler flap  
In the event of an electrical malfunction, for ex‐  
ample.  
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Refueling  
Mobility  
1. Open the cover on the right side trim. To  
do this, turn the cap.  
2. Pull the green knob with the fuel pump  
symbol. This releases the fuel filler flap.  
Observe the following when  
refueling  
The fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle clicks  
off the first time.  
Do not overfill the fuel tank  
Do not overfill the fuel tank; otherwise  
fuel may escape, causing harm to the environ‐  
ment and damaging the vehicle.◀  
Handling fuels  
Obey safety regulations posted at the  
gas station.◀  
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Mobility  
Fuel  
Fuel  
Gasoline quality  
BMW recommends AKI 91.  
Vehicle equipment  
All standard, country-specific and optional  
equipment that is offered in the model series is  
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐  
ment is also described that is not available in a  
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional  
equipment or country variant. This also applies  
for safety-related functions and systems.  
Minimum fuel grade  
BMW recommends AKI 89.  
Minimum fuel grade  
Do not use any gasoline below the mini‐  
mum fuel grade as this may impair engine per‐  
formance.◀  
If you use gasoline with this minimum AKI Rat‐  
ing, the engine may produce knocking sounds  
when starting at high outside temperatures.  
This has no effect on the engine life.  
Fuel recommendation  
Gasoline  
For the best fuel economy, the gasoline should  
be sulfur-free or very low in sulfur content.  
Fuel quality  
Fuels that are marked on the gas pump as con‐  
taining metal must not be used.  
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.  
Refuel only with unleaded gasoline with‐  
out metallic additives.  
Do not refuel with any leaded gasoline or gaso‐  
line with metallic additives, e. g. manganese or  
iron, or permanent damage to the catalytic  
converter and other components.◀  
If drivability problems are encountered, we rec‐  
ommend switching to a high quality gasoline  
brand and a higher octane grade — AKI num‐  
ber — for a few tank fills. To avoid harmful en‐  
gine deposits, it is highly recommended to  
purchase gasoline from BP or Top Tier retail‐  
ers.  
Fuels with a maximum ethanol content of  
10 %, i. e., E10, may be used for refueling.  
Ethanol should satisfy the following quality  
standards:  
Failure to comply with these recommendations  
may result in the need for unscheduled main‐  
tenance.◀  
US: ASTM 4806–xx  
CAN: CGSB-3.511–xx  
xx: comply with the current standard in each  
case.  
Diesel  
Do not refuel with ethanol E85  
Low-Sulfur Diesel  
The engine of your BMW is designed for diesel  
with low sulfur content:  
Do not refuel with E85, i.e., fuel with an  
ethanol content of 85 %, or with Flex Fuel, as  
this would damage the engine and fuel supply  
system.◀  
Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel ASTM D 975-xx.  
xx: comply with the current standard in each  
case.  
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Fuel  
Mobility  
Use only Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel.  
BMW Advanced Diesel  
The fraction of biodiesel in the fuel must  
not exceed 5 %, referred to as B5. Do not use  
gasoline. If you do fill the tank with the wrong  
fuel, e.g., gasoline, do not start the engine as  
this may damage the engine.◀  
The concept  
BMW Advanced Diesel reduces nitrogen ox‐  
ides in the diesel emissions by injecting diesel  
exhaust fluid reducing agent into the exhaust  
system. A chemical reaction takes place inside  
the catalytic converter that minimizes nitrogen  
oxides.  
After adding the wrong fuel, contact your serv‐  
ice center or roadside assistance.  
If the fuel pump nozzle does not fit in the filler  
pipe of your BMW, please check to ensure that  
you are refueling at a diesel fuel pump that is  
equipped with a diesel fuel pump nozzle.  
To be able to start the engine as usual, there  
must be an adequate reducing agent.  
Warming up the system  
In the event the Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel fuel  
cannot be fully inserted into the fuel filler neck,  
please contact BMW Roadside Assistance for  
instructions on how to add fuel. For more infor‐  
mation on BMW Roadside Assistance, refer to  
page 221.  
In order to warm the engine up to its operating  
temperature after a cold start, the automatic  
transmission may subsequently shift up to the  
next higher gear.  
Displays: in the Control Display  
Range and refilling quantity  
The range until the latest refueling time is dis‐  
played in the Control Display.  
Winter diesel  
To ensure that the diesel engine remains op‐  
erational in the winter, use winter diesel.  
It is available at gas stations during winter  
months.  
Reducing agent can be refilled at any time. The  
quantity to be added appears in the Control  
Display.  
The fuel filter heating system, included as a  
standard feature, prevents disruption of the  
fuel supply while driving.  
1. "Vehicle Info"  
2. "Vehicle status"  
3. "Diesel Exhaust Fluid"  
Do not add any diesel additives  
Do not add additives, including gasoline;  
otherwise, engine damage may occur.◀  
Displays in the instrument cluster  
Reserve display  
This display in the instrument cluster provides  
information about the distance that can still be  
driven with the current reserve level.  
The reserve indication is dis‐  
played starting at approx.  
1,000 miles/1,600 km remaining  
range.  
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Mobility  
Fuel  
Refill in good time  
Diesel exhaust fluid at low  
temperatures  
Due to its physical properties, it is possible  
that reducing agent may also need to be re‐  
plenished between regular maintenance ap‐  
pointments if it is exposed to temperatures be‐  
low + 23 ℉/- 5 ℃.  
The reducing agent must be replenished  
as soon as the Reserve display appears, other‐  
wise the engine cannot be restarted.◀  
Diesel exhaust fluid on minimum  
The engine will continue to run  
even when the display shows --,  
as long as it is not switched off  
and all other operating condi‐  
tions are satisfied, sufficient fuel  
for example.  
The need to replenish it is indicated by the Re‐  
serve display in the instrument cluster.  
Replenishing Diesel exhaust fluid  
yourself in exceptional cases  
You can replenish reducing agent yourself in  
exceptional cases, e.g., to get to the service  
center.  
Engine does not start  
Do not continue driving to the limit of the  
remaining travel distance. Otherwise, you will  
not be able to restart the engine after switch‐  
ing it off.◀  
Avoid contact with Diesel exhaust fluid  
Do not come into contact with the reduc‐  
ing agent. Otherwise, skin or eye irritations  
may result.◀  
Filling with incorrect fuel  
A Check Control message is displayed when  
the tank is filled with the incorrect fuel.  
Handling Diesel exhaust fluid  
When working with reducing agent in  
closed spaces, ensure good ventilation. When  
the bottle or container is opened, acrid smell‐  
ing fumes may escape.◀  
After adding the wrong fuel, contact your serv‐  
ice center.  
Have the diesel exhaust fluid  
replenished  
Keeping Diesel exhaust fluid out of reach  
of children  
The reducing agent is added by the service  
center within the context of regular mainte‐  
nance. Provided you observe this maintenance  
schedule, it is normally necessary to replenish  
the fluid once between maintenance appoint‐  
ments.  
Keep reducing agent out of reach of children◀  
Avoid contact with surfaces  
Avoid contact of reducing agent with sur‐  
faces of the vehicle. Damage could result.◀  
It may be necessary to have the fluid replen‐  
ished several times under particular circum‐  
stances, for example, if the vehicle is driven in  
a particularly sporty style or if it is driven at  
high altitudes.  
Suitable Diesel exhaust fluid  
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Preferred: BMW Diesel Exhaust Fluid. With  
this bottle and its special adapter, Diesel  
exhaust fluid can be replenished simply  
and safely.  
The reducing agent must be replenished as  
soon as the reserve display appears in the in‐  
strument cluster to avoid not being able to re‐  
start the engine.  
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Alternative: NOx reduction agent AUS 32  
Diesel exhaust fluid can be purchased at your  
Service Center.  
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Fuel  
Mobility  
The container is full when the fill level in  
the bottle no longer changes. It is not pos‐  
sible to overfill.  
Refill quantity  
Refill quantity when the Reserve display first  
appears:  
Max. 3 gallons/11.3 liters  
Tank for reducing agent  
5. Pull back the bottle, see arrow, and un‐  
screw it.  
The tank for the reducing agent is located next  
to the fuel tank.  
Adding engine oil  
1. Open the fuel filler flap, refer to page 178.  
2. Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise and re‐  
move.  
3. Place the bottle on it and turn it as far as it  
will go, see arrow.  
6. Replace the fuel cap and turn it clockwise.  
7. Close the fuel filler flap.  
After adding Diesel exhaust fluid  
Note  
Incorrect fluids  
After filling with incorrect fluids, such as  
antifreeze for washer water, do not start the  
engine, otherwise there is risk of fire.◀  
Contact your service center.  
4. Press the bottle down, see arrow.  
The vehicle container will be filled.  
Disposing of bottles  
You take your empty Diesel exhaust  
fluid bottles to your Service Center for  
disposal.  
Do not dispose of empty bottles with house‐  
hold waste unless this is permitted by local  
regulations.  
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Mobility  
Fuel  
Reserve indication  
The Reserve indication will still  
appear when the engine is  
started after refilling. After sev‐  
eral minutes of driving, the Re‐  
serve indication goes out.  
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Wheels and tires  
Mobility  
Wheels and tires  
Pressure specifications  
Vehicle equipment  
The tire inflation pressure table, refer to  
page 186, contains all pressure specifications  
for the specified tire sizes at the ambient tem‐  
perature. Pressure specifications apply to ap‐  
proved tire sizes and recommended tire  
brands. This information can be obtained from  
your service center.  
All standard, country-specific and optional  
equipment that is offered in the model series is  
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐  
ment is also described that is not available in a  
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional  
equipment or country variant. This also applies  
for safety-related functions and systems.  
To identify the correct tire inflation pressure,  
please note the following:  
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Tire sizes of your vehicle.  
Tire inflation pressure  
Maximum permitted driving speed.  
Safety information  
Tire inflation pressures up to  
100 mph/160 km/h  
The tire characteristics and tire inflation pres‐  
sure influence the following:  
For speeds of up to 100 mph/160 km/h and for  
optimum driving comfort, note the pressure  
values in the tire inflation pressure table, refer  
to page 186, and adjust as necessary.  
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The service life of the tires.  
Road safety.  
Driving comfort.  
Checking the pressure  
Only check the tire inflation pressure when the  
tires are cold. This means after driving no more  
than 1.25 miles/2 km or when the vehicle has  
been parked for at least 2 hours. When the  
tires are warm, the tire inflation pressure is  
higher.  
Check the tire inflation pressure regularly  
Regularly check the tire inflation pres‐  
sure, and correct it as needed: at least twice a  
month and before a long trip. If you fail to ob‐  
serve this precaution, you may be driving on  
tires with incorrect tire pressures, a condition  
that may not only compromise your vehicle's  
driving stability, but also lead to tire damage  
and the risk of an accident.◀  
These pressure values can also be found on  
the tire inflation pressure label on the driver's  
door pillar.  
Maximum permissible speed  
Do not exceed 100 mph/160 km/h; other‐  
wise, tire damage and accidents may result.◀  
After correcting the tire inflation pressure:  
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Reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor.  
Reinitialize the Tire Pressure Monitor.  
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Wheels and tires  
Tire inflation pressure values up to  
100 mph/160 km/h  
Tire size  
Pressure specifica‐  
tions in bar/PSI  
Front: 225/35 R 20  
90 Y XL RSC  
2.5 / 36  
-
-
320i  
3.0 / 44  
Tire size  
Pressure specifica‐  
tions in bar/PSI  
Rear: 255/30 R 20  
92 Y XL RSC  
Specifications in  
bar/PSI with cold  
tires  
Compact wheel  
Speed up to a max. of  
50 mph / 80 km/h  
T 135/80 R 17 102  
M
4.2 / 60  
320i xDrive  
225/50 R 17 94 V M 2.2 / 32  
+S A/S RSC  
2.2 / 32  
2.4 / 35  
Tire size  
Pressure specifica‐  
tions in bar/PSI  
225/50 R 17 94 H M  
+S RSC  
Specifications in  
bar/PSI with cold  
tires  
225/45 R 18 91 V M 2.2 / 32  
+S A/S RSC  
225/45 R 18 91 Y  
RSC  
225/45 R 18 95 V M  
+S XL RSC  
225/50 R 17 94 V M 2.2 / 32  
+S A/S RSC  
2.2 / 32  
2.4 / 35  
225/50 R 17 94 H M  
+S RSC  
Front: 225/50 R 17  
94 W RSC  
2.2 / 32  
-
-
2.4 / 35  
Rear:  
255/45 R 17 98 W  
RSC  
225/45 R 18 91 V M 2.2 / 32  
+S A/S RSC  
225/45 R 18 91 Y  
RSC  
Front: 225/45 R 18  
91 Y RSC  
2.2 / 32  
-
-
225/45 R 18 95 V M  
+S XL RSC  
2.2 / 32  
Rear:  
255/40 R 18 95 Y  
RSC  
Front: 225/50 R 17  
94 W RSC  
2.2 / 32  
-
-
2.4 / 35  
Rear:  
255/45 R 17 98 W  
RSC  
Front: 225/40 R 19  
89 Y RSC  
2.2 / 32  
-
-
2.4/ 35  
Rear:  
255/35 R 19 92 Y  
RSC  
Front: 225/45 R 18  
91 Y RSC  
2.2 / 32  
-
-
2.2 / 32  
Rear:  
255/40 R 18 95 Y  
RSC  
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Wheels and tires  
Mobility  
Tire size  
Pressure specifica‐  
tions in bar/PSI  
Tire size  
Pressure specifica‐  
tions in bar/PSI  
Front: 225/40 R 19  
89 Y RSC  
2.2 / 32  
-
-
Front: 225/45 R 18  
91 Y RSC  
2.2 / 32  
-
-
2.4 / 35  
2.2 / 32  
Rear:  
Rear:  
255/35 R 19 92 Y  
RSC  
255/40 R 18 95 Y  
RSC  
Front: 225/35 R 20  
90 Y XL RSC  
2.5 / 36  
-
-
Front: 225/40 R 19  
89 Y RSC  
2.2 / 32  
-
-
3.0 / 44  
2.4 / 35  
Rear: 255/30 R 20  
92 Y XL RSC  
Rear:  
255/35 R 19 92 Y  
RSC  
Compact wheel  
Speed up to a max. of  
50 mph / 80 km/h  
Front: 225/35 R 20  
90 Y XL RSC  
2.5 / 36  
-
-
T 135/80 R 17 102  
M
4.2 / 60  
3.0 / 44  
Rear: 255/30 R 20  
92 Y XL RSC  
328i, 328i xDrive  
Compact wheel  
Speed up to a max. of  
50 mph / 80 km/h  
Tire size  
Pressure specifica‐  
tions in bar/PSI  
T 135/80 R 17 102  
M
4.2 / 60  
Specifications in  
bar/PSI with cold  
tires  
335i, 335i xDrive  
Tire size  
Pressure specifica‐  
tions in bar/PSI  
225/50 R 17 94 V M 2.2 / 32  
+S A/S RSC  
2.2 / 32  
2.4 / 35  
Specifications in  
bar/PSI with cold  
tires  
225/50 R 17 94 H M  
+S RSC  
225/45 R 18 91 V M 2.2 / 32  
+S A/S RSC  
225/45 R 18 91 V M 2.2 / 32  
+S A/S RSC  
2.6 / 38  
225/45 R 18 91 Y  
RSC  
225/45 R 18 91 Y  
RSC  
225/45 R 18 95 V M  
+S XL RSC  
225/50 R 17 94 H M  
+S RSC  
Front: 225/50 R 17  
94 W RSC  
2.2 / 32  
-
-
225/45 R 18 95 V M  
+S XL RSC  
2.4 / 35  
Rear:  
255/45 R 17 98 W  
RSC  
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Tire size  
Pressure specifica‐  
tions in bar/PSI  
Tire size  
Pressure specifica‐  
tions in bar/PSI  
Front: 225/45 R 18  
91 Y RSC  
2.2 / 32  
-
-
Front: 225/50 R 17  
94 W RSC  
2.2 / 32  
-
-
2.4 / 35  
2.4 / 35  
Rear:  
Rear:  
255/40 R 18 95 Y  
RSC  
255/45 R 17 98 W  
RSC  
Front: 225/40 R 19  
89 Y RSC  
2.4 / 35  
-
-
Front: 225/45 R 18  
91 Y RSC  
2.2 / 32  
-
-
2.6 / 38  
2.2 / 32  
Rear:  
Rear:  
255/35 R 19 92 Y  
RSC  
255/40 R 18 95 Y  
RSC  
Front: 225/35 R 20  
90 Y XL RSC  
2.6 / 38  
-
-
Front: 225/40 R 19  
89 Y RSC  
2.2 / 32  
-
-
3.0 / 44  
2.4 / 35  
Rear: 255/30 R 20  
92 Y XL RSC  
Rear:  
255/35 R 19 92 Y  
RSC  
Compact wheel  
Speed up to a max. of  
50 mph / 80 km/h  
Front: 225/35 R 20  
90 Y XL RSC  
2.5 / 36  
-
-
T 135/80 R 17 102  
M
4.2 / 60  
3.0 / 44  
Rear: 255/30 R 20  
92 Y XL RSC  
328d, 328d xDrive  
Compact wheel  
Speed up to a max. of  
50 mph / 80 km/h  
Tire size  
Pressure specifica‐  
tions in bar/PSI  
T 135/80 R 17 102  
M
4.2 / 60  
Specifications in  
bar/PSI with cold  
tires  
Tire inflation pressures at max.  
speeds above 100 mph/160 km/h  
Speeds above 100 mph/160 km/h  
225/50 R 17 94 V M 2.2 / 32  
+S A/S RSC  
2.2 / 32  
2.4 / 35  
In order to drive at maximum speeds in  
excess of 100 mph/160 km/h, please observe,  
and, if necessary, adjust tire pressures for  
speeds exceeding 100 mph/160 km/h from the  
relevant table on the following pages. Other‐  
wise tire damage and accidents could occur.◀  
225/50 R 17 94 H M  
+S RSC  
225/45 R 18 91 V M 2.2 / 32  
+S A/S RSC  
225/45 R 18 91 Y  
RSC  
225/45 R 18 95 V M  
+S XL RSC  
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Tire inflation pressure values over  
100 mph/160 km/h  
Tire size  
Pressure specifica‐  
tions in bar/PSI  
320i, 320i xDrive  
Without high-speed tuning feature  
Front: 225/40 R 19  
89 Y RSC  
2.4 / 35  
-
-
2.6 / 38  
Rear:  
255/35 R 19 92 Y  
RSC  
Tire size  
Pressure specifica‐  
tions in bar/PSI  
Specifications in  
bar/PSI with cold  
tires  
Front: 225/35 R 20  
90 Y XL RSC  
2.5 / 36  
-
-
3.0 / 44  
Rear: 255/30 R 20  
92 Y XL RSC  
225/50 R 17 94 V M 2.2 / 32  
+S A/S RSC  
2.7 / 39  
2.9 /42  
Compact wheel  
Speed up to a max. of  
50 mph / 80 km/h  
T 135/80 R 17 102  
M
225/50 R 17 94 H M  
+S RSC  
4.2 / 60  
225/45 R 18 91 V M 2.4 / 35  
+S A/S RSC  
225/45 R 18 91 Y  
RSC  
225/45 R 18 95 V M  
+S XL RSC  
Front: 225/50 R 17  
94 W RSC  
2.2 / 32  
-
-
2.4 / 35  
Rear:  
255/45 R 17 98 W  
RSC  
Front: 225/45 R 18  
91 Y RSC  
2.4 / 35  
-
-
2.4 / 35  
Rear:  
255/40 R 18 95 Y  
RSC  
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Wheels and tires  
With high-speed tuning feature  
Tire size  
Pressure specifica‐  
tions in bar/PSI  
Tire size  
Pressure specifica‐  
tions in bar/PSI  
Front: 225/45 R 18 2.4 / 35  
-
91 Y RSC  
Specifications in  
bar/PSI with cold  
tires  
-
2.4 / 35  
Rear:  
255/40 R 18 95 Y  
RSC  
Front: 225/40 R 19 2.4 / 35  
-
225/50 R 17 94 V M 2.2 / 32  
+S A/S RSC  
2.7 / 39  
2.9 /42  
89 Y RSC  
-
2.6 / 38  
Rear:  
255/35 R 19 92 Y  
RSC  
225/50 R 17 94 H M  
+S RSC  
225/45 R 18 91 Y  
RSC  
2.4 / 35  
Front: 225/35 R 20 2.5 / 36  
-
90 Y XL RSC  
-
3.0 / 44  
225/45 R 18 95 V M  
+S XL RSC  
Rear: 255/30 R 20  
92 Y XL RSC  
Front: 225/50 R 17 2.2 / 32  
-
Compact wheel  
Speed up to a max. of  
50 mph / 80 km/h  
94 W RSC  
-
2.4 / 35  
T 135/80 R 17 102  
M
Rear:  
255/45 R 17 98 W  
RSC  
4.2 / 60  
328i  
Without high-speed tuning feature  
Tire size  
Pressure specifica‐  
tions in bar/PSI  
Specifications in  
bar/PSI with cold  
tires  
225/50 R 17 94 V M 2.4 / 35  
+S A/S RSC  
2.9 /42  
3.1 / 45  
225/50 R 17 94 H M  
+S RSC  
225/45 R 18 91 V M 2.6 / 38  
+S A/S RSC  
225/45 R 18 91 Y  
RSC  
225/45 R 18 95 V M  
+S XL RSC  
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Tire size  
Pressure specifica‐  
tions in bar/PSI  
Tire size  
Pressure specifications  
in bar/PSI  
Front: 225/50 R 17  
94 W RSC  
2.4 / 35  
-
-
Front: 225/50 R 17 2.4 / 35  
-
94 W RSC  
2.6 / 38  
-
2.6 / 38  
Rear:  
Rear:  
255/45 R 17 98 W  
RSC  
255/45 R 17 98 W  
RSC  
Front: 225/45 R 18  
91 Y RSC  
2.6 / 38  
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-
Front: 225/45 R 18 2.6 / 38  
-
91 Y RSC  
2.6 / 38  
-
2.6 / 38  
Rear:  
Rear:  
255/40 R 18 95 Y  
RSC  
255/40 R 18 95 Y  
RSC  
Front: 225/40 R 19  
89 Y RSC  
2.6 / 38  
-
-
Front: 225/40 R 19 2.6 / 38  
-
89 Y RSC  
2.8 / 41  
-
2.8 / 41  
Rear:  
Rear:  
255/35 R 19 92 Y  
RSC  
255/35 R 19 92 Y  
RSC  
Front: 225/35 R 20  
90 Y XL RSC  
2.7 / 39  
-
-
Front: 225/35 R 20 2.7 / 39  
-
90 Y XL RSC  
3.2 / 46  
-
3.2 / 46  
Rear: 255/30 R 20  
92 Y XL RSC  
Rear: 255/30 R 20  
92 Y XL RSC  
Compact wheel  
Speed up to a max. of  
50 mph / 80 km/h  
Compact wheel  
Speed up to a max. of  
50 mph / 80 km/h  
T 135/80 R 17 102  
M
T 135/80 R 17 102  
M
4.2 / 60  
4.2 / 60  
With high-speed tuning feature  
328i xDrive  
Without high-speed tuning feature  
Tire size  
Pressure specifications  
in bar/PSI  
Tire size  
Pressure specifica‐  
tions in bar/PSI  
Specifications in  
bar/PSI with cold  
tires  
Specifications in  
bar/PSI with cold  
tires  
225/50 R 17 94 H M 2.4 / 35  
+S RSC  
2.9 /42  
3.1 / 45  
225/50 R 17 94 V M 2.4 / 35  
+S A/S RSC  
2.9 /42  
225/45 R 18 91 Y  
RSC  
2.6 / 38  
225/50 R 17 94 H M  
+S RSC  
225/45 R 18 95 V M  
+S XL RSC  
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Tire size  
Pressure specifications  
in bar/PSI  
225/45 R 18 91 V M 2.6 / 38  
+S A/S RSC  
3.1 / 45  
Specifications in  
bar/PSI with cold  
tires  
225/45 R 18 91 Y  
RSC  
225/45 R 18 95 V M  
+S XL RSC  
225/50 R 17 94 H M 2.4 / 35  
+S RSC  
2.9 /42  
3.1 / 45  
Front: 225/50 R 17  
94 W RSC  
2.4 / 35  
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-
225/45 R 18 91 Y  
RSC  
2.6 / 38  
2.6 / 38  
Rear:  
255/45 R 17 98 W  
RSC  
225/45 R 18 95 V M  
+S XL RSC  
Front: 225/50 R 17 2.4 / 35  
-
Front: 225/45 R 18  
91 Y RSC  
2.6 / 38  
-
-
94 W RSC  
-
2.6 / 38  
2.6 / 38  
Rear:  
255/45 R 17 98 W  
RSC  
Rear:  
255/40 R 18 95 Y  
RSC  
Front: 225/45 R 18 2.6 / 38  
-
Front: 225/40 R 19  
89 Y RSC  
2.6 / 38  
-
-
91 Y RSC  
-
2.6 / 38  
2.8 / 41  
Rear:  
255/40 R 18 95 Y  
RSC  
Rear:  
255/35 R 19 92 Y  
RSC  
Front: 225/40 R 19 2.6 / 38  
-
Front: 225/35 R 20  
90 Y XL RSC  
2.7 / 39  
-
-
89 Y RSC  
-
2.8 / 41  
3.2 / 46  
Rear:  
255/35 R 19 92 Y  
RSC  
Rear: 255/30 R 20  
92 Y XL RSC  
Compact wheel  
Speed up to a max. of  
50 mph / 80 km/h  
Front: 225/35 R 20 2.7 / 39  
-
T 135/80 R 17 102  
M
90 Y XL RSC  
-
3.2 / 46  
4.2 / 60  
Rear: 255/30 R 20  
92 Y XL RSC  
With high-speed tuning feature  
Compact wheel  
Speed up to a max. of  
50 mph / 80 km/h  
T 135/80 R 17 102  
M
4.2 / 60  
335i  
Without high-speed tuning feature  
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Pressure specifica‐  
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Tire size  
Pressure specifica‐  
tions in bar/PSI  
Specifications in  
bar/PSI with cold  
tires  
Specifications in  
bar/PSI with cold  
tires  
225/45 R 18 91 V M 2.7 / 39  
+S A/S RSC  
3.2 / 46  
225/45 R 18 91 Y  
RSC  
2.7 / 39  
3.2 / 46  
225/45 R 18 91 Y  
RSC  
225/50 R 17 94 H M  
+S RSC  
225/50 R 17 94 H M  
+S RSC  
225/45 R 18 95 V M  
+S XL RSC  
225/45 R 18 95 V M  
+S XL RSC  
Front: 225/45 R 18 2.7 / 39  
-
91 Y RSC  
-
2.8 / 41  
Front: 225/45 R 18  
91 Y RSC  
2.7 / 39  
-
-
Rear:  
255/40 R 18 95 Y  
RSC  
2.8 / 41  
Rear:  
255/40 R 18 95 Y  
RSC  
Front: 225/40 R 19 2.7 / 39  
-
89 Y RSC  
-
3.0 / 44  
Front: 225/40 R 19  
89 Y RSC  
2.7 / 39  
-
-
Rear:  
255/35 R 19 92 Y  
RSC  
3.0 / 44  
Rear:  
255/35 R 19 92 Y  
RSC  
Front: 225/35 R 20 2.9 /42  
-
90 Y XL RSC  
-
3.4 / 49  
Front: 225/35 R 20  
90 Y XL RSC  
2.9 /42  
-
-
Rear: 255/30 R 20  
92 Y XL RSC  
3.4 / 49  
Rear: 255/30 R 20  
92 Y XL RSC  
Compact wheel  
Speed up to a max. of  
50 mph / 80 km/h  
T 135/80 R 17 102  
M
Compact wheel  
Speed up to a max. of  
50 mph / 80 km/h  
4.2 / 60  
T 135/80 R 17 102  
M
4.2 / 60  
335i xDrive  
Without high-speed tuning feature  
With high-speed tuning feature  
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Pressure specifica‐  
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Tire size  
Pressure specifica‐  
tions in bar/PSI  
Specifications in  
bar/PSI with cold  
tires  
Specifications in  
bar/PSI with cold  
tires  
225/45 R 18 91 V M 2.7 / 39  
+S A/S RSC  
3.2 / 46  
225/45 R 18 91 Y  
RSC  
2.7 / 39  
3.2 / 46  
225/45 R 18 91 Y  
RSC  
225/50 R 17 94 H M  
+S RSC  
225/50 R 17 94 H M  
+S RSC  
225/45 R 18 95 V M  
+S XL RSC  
225/45 R 18 95 V M  
+S XL RSC  
Front: 225/45 R 18 2.7 / 39  
-
91 Y RSC  
-
2.8 / 41  
Front: 225/45 R 18  
91 Y RSC  
2.7 / 39  
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Rear:  
255/40 R 18 95 Y  
RSC  
2.8 / 41  
Rear:  
255/40 R 18 95 Y  
RSC  
Front: 225/40 R 19 2.7 / 39  
-
89 Y RSC  
-
3.0 / 44  
Front: 225/40 R 19  
89 Y RSC  
2.7 / 39  
-
-
Rear:  
255/35 R 19 92 Y  
RSC  
3.0 / 44  
Rear:  
255/35 R 19 92 Y  
RSC  
Front: 225/35 R 20 2.9 /42  
-
90 Y XL RSC  
-
3.4 / 49  
Front: 225/35 R 20  
90 Y XL RSC  
2.9 /42  
-
-
Rear: 255/30 R 20  
92 Y XL RSC  
3.4 / 49  
Rear: 255/30 R 20  
92 Y XL RSC  
Compact wheel  
Speed up to a max. of  
50 mph / 80 km/h  
T 135/80 R 17 102  
M
Compact wheel  
Speed up to a max. of  
50 mph / 80 km/h  
4.2 / 60  
T 135/80 R 17 102  
M
4.2 / 60  
328d, 328d xDrive  
Without high-speed tuning feature  
With high-speed tuning feature  
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Tire size  
Pressure specifica‐  
tions in bar/PSI  
Tire size  
Pressure specifications  
in bar/PSI  
Specifications in  
bar/PSI with cold  
tires  
Specifications in  
bar/PSI with cold  
tires  
225/50 R 17 94 V M 2.4 / 35  
+S A/S RSC  
2.9 /42  
3.1 / 45  
225/50 R 17 94 H M 2.4 / 35  
+S RSC  
2.9 /42  
3.1 / 45  
225/50 R 17 94 H M  
+S RSC  
225/45 R 18 91 Y  
RSC  
2.6 / 38  
225/45 R 18 91 V M 2.6 / 38  
+S A/S RSC  
225/45 R 18 95 V M  
+S XL RSC  
225/45 R 18 91 Y  
RSC  
Front: 225/50 R 17 2.4 / 35  
-
225/45 R 18 95 V M  
+S XL RSC  
94 W RSC  
-
2.6 / 38  
Rear:  
Front: 225/50 R 17  
94 W RSC  
2.4 / 35  
-
-
255/45 R 17 98 W  
RSC  
2.6 / 38  
Rear:  
255/45 R 17 98 W  
RSC  
Front: 225/45 R 18 2.6 / 38  
-
91 Y RSC  
-
2.6 / 38  
Rear:  
Front: 225/45 R 18  
91 Y RSC  
2.6 / 38  
-
-
255/40 R 18 95 Y  
RSC  
2.6 / 38  
Rear:  
255/40 R 18 95 Y  
RSC  
Front: 225/40 R 19 2.6 / 38  
-
89 Y RSC  
-
2.8 / 41  
Rear:  
Front: 225/40 R 19  
89 Y RSC  
2.6 / 38  
-
-
255/35 R 19 92 Y  
RSC  
2.8 / 41  
Rear:  
255/35 R 19 92 Y  
RSC  
Front: 225/35 R 20 2.7 / 39  
-
90 Y XL RSC  
-
3.2 / 46  
Rear: 255/30 R 20  
92 Y XL RSC  
Front: 225/35 R 20  
90 Y XL RSC  
2.7 / 39  
-
-
3.2 / 46  
Compact wheel  
Speed up to a max. of  
50 mph / 80 km/h  
Rear: 255/30 R 20  
92 Y XL RSC  
T 135/80 R 17 102  
M
4.2 / 60  
Compact wheel  
Speed up to a max. of  
50 mph / 80 km/h  
T 135/80 R 17 102  
M
4.2 / 60  
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Wheels and tires  
DOT Quality Grades  
Treadwear  
Tire identification marks  
Tire size  
245/45 R 18 96 Y  
Traction AA A B C  
Temperature A B C  
245: nominal width in mm  
45: aspect ratio in %  
All passenger car tires must conform to Fed‐  
eral Safety Requirements in addition to these  
grades.  
R: radial tire code  
18: rim diameter in inches  
96: load rating, not for ZR tires  
Y: speed rating, before the R on ZR tires  
Treadwear  
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. For example, 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, however, and may depart signifi‐  
cantly from the norm due to variations in driv‐  
ing habits, service practices and differences in  
road characteristics and climate.  
Speed letter  
T = up to 118 mph, 190 km/h  
H = up to 131 mph, 210 km/h  
V = up to 150 mph, 240 km/h  
W = up to 167 mph, 270 km/h  
Y = up to 186 mph, 300 km/h  
Tire Identification Number  
DOT code: DOT xxxx xxx 1013  
xxxx: manufacturer code for the tire brand  
xxx: tire size and tire design  
1013: tire age  
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 performance.  
Tires with DOT codes meet the guidelines of  
the U.S. Department of Transportation.  
Tire age  
DOT … 1013: the tire was manufactured in the  
10th week 2013.  
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.  
Recommendation  
Regardless of wear, replace tires at least every  
6 years.  
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 ma‐  
terial of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire  
life, and excessive temperature can lead to  
Uniform Tire Quality Grading  
Quality grades can be found where applicable  
on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder  
and maximum section width.  
For example: Treadwear 200; Traction AA;  
Temperature A  
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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 re‐  
quired by law.  
Minimum tread depth  
Temperature grade for this tire  
The temperature grade for this tire is es‐  
tablished 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.  
Wear indicators are distributed around the  
tire's circumference and have the legally re‐  
quired minimum height of 0.063 in/1.6 mm.  
They are marked on the side of the tire with  
TWI, Tread Wear Indicator.  
If necessary, have the vehicle towed.◀  
RSC – Run-flat tires  
Run-flat tires, refer to page 199, are labeled  
with a circular symbol containing the letters  
RSC marked on the sidewall.  
Tire damage  
General information  
Inspect your tires often for damage, foreign  
objects lodged in the tread, and tread wear.  
M+S  
Winter and all-season tires with better cold  
weather performance than summer tires.  
Notes  
Driving over rough or damaged road surfaces,  
as well as debris, curbs and other obstacles  
can cause serious damage to wheels, tires and  
suspension parts. This is more likely to occur  
with low-profile tires, which provide less cush‐  
ioning between the wheel and the road. Be  
careful to avoid road hazards and reduce your  
speed, especially if your vehicle is equipped  
with low-profile tires.  
Tire tread  
Summer tires  
Do not drive with a tire tread depth of less than  
0.12 in/3 mm.  
There is an increased danger of hydroplaning if  
the tread depth is less than 0.12 in/3 mm.  
Indications of tire damage or other vehicle de‐  
fects:  
Winter tires  
Do not drive with a tire tread depth of less than  
0.16 in/4 mm.  
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Unusual vibrations during driving.  
Unusual handling such as a strong ten‐  
dency to pull to the left or right.  
Below a tread depth of 0.16 in/4 mm, tires are  
less suitable for winter operation.  
Damage can, e. g., be caused by driving over  
curbs, road damage, or similar things.  
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Wheels and tires  
In case of tire damage  
Approved wheels and tires  
If there are indications of tire damage, re‐  
duce your speed immediately and have the  
wheels and tires checked right away; other‐  
wise, there is the increased risk of an accident.  
The manufacturer of your vehicle recom‐  
mends that you use only wheels and tires that  
have been approved for your particular vehicle  
model.  
Drive carefully to the nearest service center. If  
necessary, have the vehicle towed.  
For example, despite having the same official  
size ratings, variations can lead to body con‐  
tact and with it, the risk of severe accidents.  
Otherwise, tire damage can be life-threatening  
for vehicle occupants and other traffic partici‐  
pants.◀  
The manufacturer of your vehicle cannot eval‐  
uate non-approved wheels and tires to deter‐  
mine if they are suited for use, and therefore  
cannot ensure the operating safety of the vehi‐  
cle if they are mounted.◀  
Repair of tire damage  
For safety reasons, the manufacturer of  
your vehicle recommends that you do not have  
damaged tires repaired; they should be re‐  
placed. Otherwise, damage can occur as a re‐  
sult.◀  
Recommended tire brands  
Changing wheels and tires  
Mounting  
Information on mounting tires  
Have mounting and balancing performed  
only by a service center.  
For each tire size, the manufacturer of your ve‐  
hicle recommends certain tire brands. These  
can be identified by a star on the tire sidewall.  
If this work is not carried out properly, there is  
the danger of subsequent damage and related  
safety hazards.◀  
With proper use, these tires meet the highest  
standards for safety and handling.  
Wheel and tire combination  
New tires  
Information on the correct wheel-tire combina‐  
tion and rim versions for your vehicle can be  
obtained from your service center.  
Due to technical factors associated with their  
manufacture, tires do not achieve their full  
traction potential until after an initial breaking-  
in period.  
Incorrect wheel and tire combinations impair  
the function of a variety of systems such as  
ABS or DSC.  
Drive conservatively for the first  
200 miles/300 km.  
To maintain good handling and vehicle re‐  
sponse, use only tires with a single tread con‐  
figuration from a single manufacturer.  
Retreaded tires  
The manufacturer of your vehicle does not rec‐  
ommend the use of retreaded tires.  
Following tire damage, have the original wheel  
and tire combination remounted on the vehicle  
as soon as possible.  
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Retreaded tires  
Always protect tires against all contact with oil,  
grease and fuels.  
Possibly substantial variations in the de‐  
sign and age of the tire casing structures can  
limit service life and have a negative impact on  
road safety.◀  
Do not exceed the maximum tire inflation pres‐  
sure indicated on the side wall of the tire.  
Run-flat tires  
Winter tires  
The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends  
winter tires for winter roads or at temperatures  
below +45 ℉/+7 ℃.  
Label  
Although so-called all-season M+S tires do  
provide better winter traction than summer  
tires, they do not provide the same level of per‐  
formance as winter tires.  
Maximum speed of winter tires  
If the maximum speed of the vehicle is higher  
than the permissible speed for the winter tires,  
then display a corresponding sign in the field  
of vision. You can obtain this sign from the tire  
specialist or from your service center.  
RSC label on the tire sidewall.  
The wheels are composed of special rims and  
tires that are self-supporting, to a limited de‐  
gree.  
Maximum speed for winter tires  
The support of the sidewall allows the tire to  
remain drivable to a restricted degree in the  
event of a pressure loss.  
Do not exceed the maximum speed for  
the winter tires; otherwise, tire damage and ac‐  
cidents can occur.◀  
Continued driving with a damaged tire, refer to  
page 102.  
Run-flat tires  
If you are already using run-flat tires, for your  
own safety you should replace them only with  
the same kind. No spare tire is available in the  
case of a flat tire. Your service center will be  
glad to advise you.  
Continued driving with a damaged tire, refer to  
page 99.  
Changing run-flat tires  
For your own safety, only use run-flat tires. No  
spare tire is available in the case of a flat tire.  
Your service center will be glad to advise you.  
Rotating wheels between axles  
The manufacturer of your vehicle advises  
against switching wheels between the front  
and rear axles.  
Snow chains  
This can impair the handling characteristics.  
Fine-link snow chains  
Storage  
Only certain types of fine-link snow chains  
have been tested by the manufacturer of your  
vehicle, classified as road-safe and recom‐  
mended.  
Store wheels and tires in a cool, dry place with  
as little exposure to light as possible.  
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Wheels and tires  
Consult your service center for more informa‐  
tion.  
Use  
Use only in pairs on the rear wheels, equipped  
with the tires of the following size:  
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205/60 R 16.  
225/55 R 16.  
225/50 R 17.  
225/45 R 18.  
Follow the chain manufacturer's instructions.  
Make sure that the snow chains are always  
sufficiently tight. Retighten as needed accord‐  
ing to the chain manufacturer's instructions.  
Do not initialize the Flat Tire Monitor after  
mounting snow chains, as doing so may result  
in incorrect readings.  
Do not initialize the Tire Pressure Monitor after  
mounting snow chains, as doing so may result  
in incorrect readings.  
When driving with snow chains, briefly activate  
Dynamic Traction Control if necessary.  
Maximum speed with snow chains  
Do not exceed a speed of 30 mph/50 km/h  
when using snow chains.  
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Mobility  
Engine compartment  
ment is also described that is not available in a  
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional  
equipment or country variant. This also applies  
for safety-related functions and systems.  
Vehicle equipment  
All standard, country-specific and optional  
equipment that is offered in the model series is  
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐  
Important features in the engine compartment  
1
2
3
4
5
Jump-starting, negative terminal  
Vehicle identification number  
Washer fluid reservoir  
6
7
Oil filler neck  
Coolant reservoir  
The coolant reservoir for 6-cylinder and  
diesel engines is located on the opposite  
side of the engine compartment.  
Jump-starting, positive terminal  
Engine compartment fuse box  
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Engine compartment  
Indicator/warning lamps  
When the hood is opened, a Check Control  
message is displayed.  
Hood  
Hints  
Working in the engine compartment  
Closing the hood  
Never attempt to perform any service or  
repair operations on your vehicle without the  
necessary professional technical training.  
If you are unfamiliar with the statutory guide‐  
lines, have any work on the vehicle performed  
only by a service center.  
If this work is not carried out properly, there is  
the danger of subsequent damage and related  
safety hazards.◀  
Let the hood drop from a height of approx. 16  
in/40 cm and push down on it to lock it fully.  
Never reach into the engine compart‐  
ment  
The hood must audibly engage on both sides.  
Never reach into the intermediate spaces or  
gaps in the engine compartment. Otherwise,  
there is risk of injury, e.g., from rotating or hot  
parts.◀  
Hood open when driving  
If you see any signs that the hood is not  
completely closed while driving, pull over im‐  
mediately and close it securely.◀  
Fold down wiper arm  
Before opening the hood, ensure that the  
wiper arms are against the windshield, or this  
may result in damage.◀  
Danger of pinching  
Make sure that the closing path of the  
hood is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀  
Opening the hood  
1. Pull lever in the interior:  
Engine is released, arrow 1.  
2. After the lever is released, pull the lever  
again:  
Hood can be opened, arrow 2.  
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Engine oil  
Mobility  
Engine oil  
3.  
"Engine oil level"  
Vehicle equipment  
All standard, country-specific and optional  
equipment that is offered in the model series is  
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐  
ment is also described that is not available in a  
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional  
equipment or country variant. This also applies  
for safety-related functions and systems.  
Oil level display messages  
Different messages appear on the display de‐  
pending on the oil level. Pay attention to these  
messages.  
If oil level is too low, immediately add 1 US  
quart/liter of oil.  
Take care not to add too much engine oil.  
Too much engine oil  
General information  
Have the vehicle checked immediately;  
otherwise, surplus oil can lead to engine dam‐  
age.◀  
The engine oil consumption is dependent on  
the driving style and driving conditions. When  
a sporty driving style is used, the engine oil  
consumption, for example, is clearly higher.  
Detailed measurement  
The concept  
Therefore, regularly check the engine oil level  
after refueling.  
In the detailed measurement the oil level is  
checked and displayed via a scale.  
Checking the oil level  
electronically  
During the measurement, the idle speed is in‐  
creased somewhat.  
Status display  
General information  
A detailed measurement is only possible with  
certain engines.  
The concept  
The oil level is monitored electronically during  
driving and shown on the Control Display.  
Requirements  
If the oil level reaches the minimum level, a  
check control message is displayed.  
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Manual transmission: shift lever in neutral  
position, clutch and accelerator pedals not  
depressed.  
Requirements  
Automatic transmission: selector lever in  
transmission position N or P and accelera‐  
tor not depressed.  
Depending on the previous displays, the status  
display is displayed when the engine is running  
or after the vehicle has been driven for at least  
30 minutes.  
Vehicle is on a level road and the engine is  
running at operating temperature.  
Displaying the oil level  
1. "Vehicle Info"  
2. "Vehicle status"  
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Performing a detailed measurement  
In order to perform a detailed measurement of  
the engine oil level:  
Oil types for refilling  
Hints  
No oil additives  
1. "Vehicle Info"  
Oil additives may lead to engine dam‐  
age.◀  
2. "Vehicle status"  
3.  
"Measure engine oil level"  
4. "Start measurement"  
Viscosity grades for engine oils  
The oil level is checked and displayed via a  
scale.  
When selecting an engine oil, ensure that  
the engine oil belongs to one of the viscosity  
grades SAE 0W-40, SAE 0W-30, SAE 5W-40,  
and SAE 5W-30 or malfunctions or engine  
damage may occur.◀  
Duration: approx. 1 minute.  
Adding engine oil  
The engine oil quality is critical for the life of  
the engine.  
Filler neck  
Some types of oils in some cases are not avail‐  
able in all countries.  
Approved oil types  
Gasoline engine  
BMW High Performance SAE 5W-30.  
BMW Longlife-01.  
BMW Longlife-01 FE.  
When the indicator lights up in the instrument  
cluster, add 1 US quart/liter of engine oil within  
the next 125 miles/200 km.  
Diesel engine  
BMW Longlife-04.  
Do not add too much engine oil  
When too much engine oil is added, im‐  
mediately have the vehicle checked, otherwise,  
this may cause engine damage.◀  
Additional information about the approved  
types of oils can be requested from the service  
center.  
Protect children  
Alternative oil types  
Keep oil, grease, etc., out of reach of chil‐  
dren and heed the warnings on the containers  
to prevent health risks.◀  
If the approved engine oils are not available, up  
to 1 US quart/liter of an oil with the following  
specification can be added:  
Gasoline engine  
API SM or superior grade specification.  
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Diesel engine  
API ILSAC GF-5.  
Oil change  
An oil change should be carried out by your  
service center only.  
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Coolant  
Coolant  
Adding engine oil  
1. Let the engine cool.  
Vehicle equipment  
All standard, country-specific and optional  
equipment that is offered in the model series is  
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐  
ment is also described that is not available in a  
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional  
equipment or country variant. This also applies  
for safety-related functions and systems.  
2. Turn the cap of the coolant reservoir  
slightly counterclockwise to allow any ex‐  
cess pressure to dissipate, and then open  
it.  
General information  
Danger of burns from hot engine  
Do not open the cooling system while  
the engine is hot; otherwise, escaping coolant  
may cause burns.◀  
3. If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant up  
to the specified level; do not overfill.  
Suitable additives  
4. Turn the cap until there is an audible click.  
The arrows on the coolant reservoir and  
the cap must point towards one another.  
Only use suitable additives; otherwise,  
engine damage may occur. The additives are  
harmful to your health.◀  
5. Have the cause of the coolant loss elimi‐  
nated as soon as possible.  
Coolant consists of water and additives.  
Not all commercially available additives are  
suitable for your vehicle. Ask your service cen‐  
ter for suitable additives.  
Disposal  
Comply with the relevant environmen‐  
tal protection regulations when dispos‐  
ing of coolant and coolant additives.  
Coolant level  
Checking  
Marks are provided on the side of the coolant  
reservoir.  
Symbol  
Meaning  
Maximum  
Minimum  
1. Let the engine cool.  
2. The coolant level is correct when it is be‐  
tween these two marks.  
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Maintenance  
Storage periods  
Vehicle equipment  
Storage periods during which the vehicle bat‐  
tery was disconnected are not taken into ac‐  
count.  
All standard, country-specific and optional  
equipment that is offered in the model series is  
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐  
ment is also described that is not available in a  
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional  
equipment or country variant. This also applies  
for safety-related functions and systems.  
If this occurs, have a service center update the  
time-dependent maintenance procedures,  
such as checking brake fluid and, if necessary,  
changing the engine oil and the microfilter/  
activated-charcoal filter.  
BMW Maintenance System  
Service history  
The maintenance system directs you to re‐  
quired maintenance measures and thereby  
supports you in maintaining road safety and  
the operational reliability of the vehicle.  
Perform maintenance work at the service cen‐  
ter and have them recorded in the vehicle data.  
The entries are like a service booklet of the  
documentation of regular maintenance.  
Displaying entered maintenance work on the  
Control Display, refer to page 81.  
Condition Based Service  
CBS  
Sensors and special algorithms take into ac‐  
count the driving conditions of your vehicle.  
Based on this, Condition Based Service deter‐  
mines the maintenance requirements.  
Service and Warranty  
Information Booklet for US  
models and Warranty and  
Service Guide Booklet for  
Canadian models  
Please consult your Service and Warranty In‐  
formation Booklet for US models and Warranty  
and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian mod‐  
els for additional information on service re‐  
quirements.  
The system makes it possible to adapt the  
amount of maintenance you need to your user  
profile.  
Detailed information on service requirements,  
refer to page 80, can be displayed on the Con‐  
trol Display.  
Service data in the remote control  
Maintenance and repair should be performed  
by your service center. Make sure to have reg‐  
ular maintenance procedures recorded in the  
vehicle's Service and Warranty Information  
Booklet for US models, and in the Warranty  
and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian mod‐  
els. These entries are proof of regular mainte‐  
nance.  
Information on the required maintenance is  
continuously stored in the remote control.  
Your service center will read out this data and  
suggest the right array of service procedures  
for your vehicle.  
Therefore, hand your service specialist the re‐  
mote control with which the vehicle was driven  
most recently.  
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Socket for OBD Onboard  
Diagnosis  
Position  
There is an OBD socket on the driver's side for  
checking the primary components in the vehi‐  
cle emissions.  
Emissions  
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The warning lamp lights up:  
Emissions are deteriorating. Have  
the vehicle checked as soon as  
possible.  
Canadian model: warning light indi‐  
cates the engine symbol.  
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The warning lamp flashes under certain  
circumstances:  
This indicates that there is excessive mis‐  
firing in the engine.  
Reduce the vehicle speed and have the  
system checked immediately; otherwise,  
serious engine misfiring within a brief pe‐  
riod can seriously damage emission con‐  
trol components, in particular the catalytic  
converter.  
Fuel cap  
The indicator lamp lights up.  
If the fuel cap is not properly tightened,  
the OBD system may conclude that  
fuel vapor is escaping. If the cap is then tight‐  
ened, the display should go out in a short time.  
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Replacing components  
3. Squeeze the retainer spring, arrow 1, and  
fold up the wiper blade, arrow 2.  
Vehicle equipment  
All standard, country-specific and optional  
equipment that is offered in the model series is  
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐  
ment is also described that is not available in a  
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional  
equipment or country variant. This also applies  
for safety-related functions and systems.  
Onboard vehicle tool kit  
4. Remove the wiper blade forward from the  
catch.  
5. Insert the new wiper blade in reverse order  
of removal until it locks in place.  
6. Fold down the wipers.  
Folding down wipers before opening the  
hood  
Before opening the hood, ensure that the  
wiper arms with the wiper blades are against  
the windshield to prevent damage.◀  
The onboard vehicle tool kit is located on the  
right side in the cargo area in a storage com‐  
partment. Open the cover.  
Lamp and bulb replacement  
Wiper blade replacement  
Hints  
Note  
Lamps and bulbs  
Do not fold down the wipers without  
wiper blades  
Lamps and bulbs make an essential contribu‐  
tion to vehicle safety.  
Do not fold down the wipers if wiper blades  
have not been installed; this may damage the  
windshield.◀  
The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends  
that you entrust corresponding procedures to  
the service center if you are unfamiliar with  
them or they are not described here.  
You can obtain a selection of replacement  
bulbs at the service center.  
Replacing the wiper blades  
1. To change the wiper blades, fold up, refer  
to page 68, the wiper arms.  
2. Fold up and hold the wiper arm firmly.  
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Danger of burns  
Headlamp glass  
Only change bulbs when they are cool;  
otherwise, there is the danger of getting  
burned.◀  
Condensation can form on the inside of the ex‐  
ternal lamps in cool or humid weather. When  
driving with the light switched on, the conden‐  
sation evaporates after a short time. The head‐  
lamp glasses do not need to be changed.  
Working on the lighting system  
When working on the lighting system,  
you should always switch off the lights af‐  
fected to prevent short circuits.  
If the headlamps do not dim despite driving  
with the light switched on, increasing humidity  
forms, e. g. water droplets in the light, have the  
service center check this.  
To avoid possible injury or equipment damage  
when replacing bulbs, observe any instructions  
provided by the bulb manufacturer.◀  
Headlamp setting  
The headlamp adjustments can be affected by  
changing lamps and bulbs. Therefore after a  
change, have the headlamp setting checked  
and corrected by Service.  
Do not perform work/bulb replacement  
on xenon headlamps  
Have any work on the xenon lighting system,  
including bulb replacement, performed only by  
a service center. Due to the high voltage  
present in the system, there is the danger of  
fatal injuries if work is carried out improperly.◀  
Front lamps, bulb replacement  
Halogen headlamps  
Do not touch the bulbs  
Do not touch the glass of new bulbs with  
your bare hands, as even minute amounts of  
contamination will burn into the bulb's surface  
and reduce its service life.  
Use a clean tissue, cloth or something similar,  
or hold the bulb by its base.◀  
Light-emitting diodes (LEDs)  
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2
3
4
5
Parking lamps  
Light-emitting diodes installed behind a cover  
serve as the light source for controls, display  
elements and other equipment.  
High beams/headlamp flasher  
Low beams  
Turn signal  
These light-emitting diodes, which are related  
to conventional lasers, are officially designated  
as Class 1 light-emitting diodes.  
Daytime running lights  
Do not remove the covers  
Do not remove the covers, and never  
stare into the unfiltered light for several hours;  
otherwise, irritation of the retina could result.◀  
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Accessing the turn signals and low beams  
Low beams  
Follow the general instructions on lamps and  
bulbs, refer to page 209.  
55-watt bulb, H7.  
1. Turn the cap counterclockwise and re‐  
move.  
1. In the wheel house, loosen the two brack‐  
ets and remove the cover.  
2. Tilt the bulb down and then up to loosen it  
from the holder and remove.  
Turn signal  
21-watt bulb, PY21W  
1. If necessary, pull the inside trim of the  
wheel house slightly inward. Turn the bulb  
holder counterclockwise and remove.  
3. Pull the connector off the bulb.  
4. Attach the connector to the new bulb.  
5. First insert the bulb at the top with the  
strap, arrow 1, and then press down firmly,  
arrow 2. Make sure that the bulb snaps into  
place.  
2. Press the bulb gently into the socket, turn  
counterclockwise and remove.  
3. Install the new bulb and bulb holder in re‐  
verse order of removal.  
4. Attach the cover to the wheel house.  
6. Close the headlamp housing with the cap.  
Make sure that the cap engages.  
7. Attach the cover to the wheel house.  
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Accessing the daytime running lights, high  
beams/headlamp flasher and parking  
lamps  
High beams/headlamp flasher  
55-watt bulb, H7.  
1. Tilt the bulb down and then up to loosen it  
from the holder and remove.  
Follow the general instructions on lamps and  
bulbs, refer to page 209.  
1. Open the hood, refer to page 202.  
2. Turn the cap counterclockwise and re‐  
move.  
2. Pull the connector off the bulb.  
3. Attach the connector to the new bulb.  
4. First insert the bulb at the top with the  
strap, arrow 1, and then press down firmly,  
arrow 2. Make sure that the bulb snaps into  
place.  
Parking lamps  
6-watt bulb, H6W.  
1. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise and  
remove.  
5. Close the headlamp housing with the cap.  
Make sure that the cap engages.  
2. Press the bulb gently into the socket, turn  
counterclockwise and remove.  
3. To insert the bulb and bulb holder, proceed  
in reverse order of removal. Make sure that  
the bulb holder snaps into place.  
4. Close the headlamp housing with the cap.  
Make sure that the cap engages.  
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Headlamps  
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Daytime running lights  
24-watt bulb, PW24W.  
1. If necessary, remove the high beam bulb  
connector.  
2. Remove the bulb holder.  
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2
3
Parking lamps / daytime running lights  
Low beams/high beams/headlamp flasher  
Turn signal  
Low beams and high beams are designed with  
xenon technology.  
3. Remove the bulb from the bulb holder.  
4. To insert the new bulb, proceed in reverse  
order of removal. During insertion, the bot‐  
tom of the bulb holder must be facing  
downward. Make sure that the bulb holder  
snaps into place.  
The parking lamps and daylight running lights  
are made using LED technology.  
Contact your service center in the event of a  
malfunction.  
5. Attach the high beam bulb connector.  
Turn signal  
6. Close the headlamp housing with the cap.  
Make sure that the cap engages.  
Follow the general instructions on lamps and  
bulbs, refer to page 209.  
Xenon headlamps  
Xenon headlamps  
Because of the long life of these bulbs, the  
likelihood of failure is very low. Switching the  
lamps on and off frequently shortens their life.  
If a bulb fails, switch on the front fog lamps and  
continue the trip with great care. Comply with  
local regulations.  
Do not perform work/bulb replacement  
on xenon headlamps  
Have any work on the xenon lighting system,  
including bulb replacement, performed only by  
a service center. Due to the high voltage  
present in the system, there is the danger of  
fatal injuries if work is carried out improperly.◀  
For checking and adjusting headlamp aim,  
please contact your BMW center.  
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21-watt bulb, PY21W  
Carefully raise the wheel house panel, ar‐  
row 2.  
1. In the wheel house, loosen the two brack‐  
ets and remove the cover.  
2. Pull off the bulb connector, arrow 1.  
Turn the bulb, arrow 2.  
2. If necessary, pull the inside trim of the  
wheel house slightly inward. Turn the bulb  
holder counterclockwise and remove.  
Left side of vehicle: turn clockwise.  
Right side of vehicle: turn counterclock‐  
wise.  
Remove the bulb.  
3. Press the bulb gently into the socket, turn  
counterclockwise and remove.  
4. Install the new bulb and bulb holder in re‐  
verse order of removal.  
3. Insert the new bulb, connect the connector  
and screw on the wheel house panel.  
5. Attach the cover to the wheel house.  
Turn signal in exterior mirror  
Follow the general instructions on lamps and  
bulbs, refer to page 209.  
Front fog lamps  
Follow the general instructions on lamps and  
bulbs, refer to page 209.  
The turn signals in the exterior mirrors feature  
LED technology. Contact your service center  
in the event of a malfunction.  
35-watt bulb, H8.  
1. Use the back side of the screwdriver from  
the onboard vehicle tool kit to remove the  
three wheel house panel screws, arrow 1.  
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Removing the exterior tail lamp  
Tail lamps, bulb replacement  
At a glance  
1. Open trunk lid.  
2. Use the screwdriver from the onboard ve‐  
hicle tool kit to loosen the screw, arrow 1,  
and remove the cover, arrow 2.  
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2
3
4
5
Turn signal  
Reversing lamp  
Inside brake lamp  
Tail lamps  
3. Use the screwdriver handle to loosen the  
two nuts, arrows 1 and 2, and remove. The  
tail lamp is still attached to a rubber mount  
on the outside.  
Outside brake lamp  
Bulb replacement, exterior tail lamps  
General information  
Follow the general instructions on lamps and  
bulbs, refer to page 209.  
Turn signal: 21-watt bulb, P21W.  
Outer brake lamp: 21-watt bulb, H21W.  
The tail lamps feature LED technology. Con‐  
tact your service center in the event of a mal‐  
function.  
4. Grasp the inner edge of the tail lamp and  
carefully swing it back and out of the rub‐  
ber mount, arrow 1. Use your free hand to  
hold it in place in order to prevent the tail  
lamp from coming loose suddenly. Make  
sure that the foam rubber sealing ring is on  
the centering pin, arrow 2.  
Use caution when replacing the bulb  
Use caution and proceed one step at a  
time when replacing the bulbs to prevent dam‐  
age to the tail lamps or vehicle.◀  
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5. Remove the connecting line from the clip  
on the bulb holder.  
component, arrow 2. Make sure that the  
tail lamp engages in the rubber mount.  
6. Release the catch at the top on the con‐  
nector of the connecting line and remove  
the connector from the bulb holder.  
Replacing the bulbs  
1. Loosen the four fasteners, arrow 1, on the  
bulb holder and remove the bulb holder  
from the tail lamp, arrow 2.  
4. Screw the tail lamp on with the two nuts.  
5. Fit the cover in place and screw onto the  
fastener. Make sure that the tubular seal is  
not pinched.  
Lamps in the trunk lid  
General information  
2. Press the defective bulb gently into the  
socket, turn counterclockwise and remove.  
Follow the general instructions on lamps and  
bulbs, refer to page 209.  
3. Proceed in the reverse order to insert the  
new bulb and attach the bulb holder. Make  
sure that the bulb holder engages in all fas‐  
teners.  
Reversing lamps: 21-watt bulb, P21W.  
Inner brake lamps: 21-watt bulb, H21W  
Accessing the lamps  
1. Use the screwdriver from the onboard ve‐  
hicle tool kit to loosen and completely re‐  
move the six screws on the trim.  
Installing the tail lamp  
1. Connect the connecting line to the tail  
lamp and secure the bulb holder in the clip.  
2. Make sure that the foam rubber sealing  
ring is on the centering pin, arrow 2, and is  
not damaged.  
3. Position and firmly press the outer part of  
the tail lamp onto the rubber mount, ar‐  
row 1 and the inner part onto the centering  
2. Carefully loosen the trim from the trunk lid,  
starting at the edge and working toward  
the area around the recessed grips. Make  
sure that the trim does not become stuck.  
3. Carefully swing out the trim.  
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Replacing the reversing lamp and inner  
brake lamp  
Changing wheels  
1. Loosen the two fasteners, arrow 1 and pull  
down on the lamp holder to remove, ar‐  
row 2.  
Hints  
The vehicle equipment does not include a  
spare tire.  
When using run-flat tires or tire sealants, a tire  
does not need to be changed immediately in  
the event of pressure loss due to a flat tire.  
The tools for changing wheels are available as  
accessories from your service center.  
Jacking points for the vehicle jack  
2. Press the defective bulb gently into the  
socket, turn counterclockwise and remove.  
3. Insert the new bulb.  
Installing the bulb holder  
1. Slide the bulb holder onto the two guide  
pins, arrow 1. Insert the two contacts, ar‐  
row 2, into the connections, arrow 3.  
The jacking points for the vehicle jack are lo‐  
cated at the positions shown.  
Vehicle battery  
Maintenance  
The battery is maintenance-free, i.e., the elec‐  
trolyte will last for the life of the battery.  
Your service center will be glad to advise you  
on questions regarding the battery.  
2. Press on the bulb holder. Make sure that  
the two exterior fasteners latch into place.  
3. Swing the trim back onto the trunk lid and  
secure.  
Battery replacement  
Use approved vehicle batteries only  
Only use vehicle batteries that have been  
approved for your vehicle by the manufacturer;  
otherwise, the vehicle could be damaged and  
systems or functions may not be fully availa‐  
ble.◀  
Tail lamp, license plate lamp and  
central brake lamp  
Follow the general instructions on lamps and  
bulbs, refer to page 209.  
These lamps are made using LED technology.  
Contact your service center in the event of a  
malfunction.  
After a battery replacement, have the battery  
registered on the vehicle by your service cen‐  
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ter to ensure that all comfort functions are fully  
available and that any Check Control mes‐  
sages of these comfort functions are no longer  
displayed.  
Disposing of old batteries  
Have old batteries disposed of by your  
service center or bring them to a recy‐  
cling center.  
Maintain the battery in an upright position for  
transport and storage. Secure the battery so  
that it does not tip over during transport.  
Charging the battery  
Note  
Do not plug chargers into the socket  
Do not connect battery chargers to the  
factory-installed sockets in the vehicle as this  
may damage the battery.◀  
Fuses  
Notes  
Replacing fuses  
General information  
Never attempt to repair a blown fuse and  
do not replace a defective fuse with a substi‐  
tute of another color or amperage rating; this  
could lead to a circuit overload, ultimately re‐  
sulting in a fire in the vehicle.◀  
Make sure that the battery is always suffi‐  
ciently charged to guarantee that the battery  
remains usable for its full service life.  
The battery may need to be charged in the fol‐  
lowing cases:  
Plastic tweezers and information on the fuse  
types and locations are stored in the fuse box  
in the cargo area.  
▷
When making frequent short-distance  
drives.  
▷
If the vehicle is not used for prolonged pe‐  
riods, longer than a month.  
In the engine compartment  
1. Use the onboard vehicle tool kit to loosen  
the three cover screws, arrow 1.  
Starting aid terminals  
In the vehicle, only charge the battery via the  
starting aid terminals, refer to page 222, in the  
engine compartment with the engine off.  
Power failure  
After a temporary power loss, some equipment  
needs to be reinitialized.  
Individual settings need to be reprogrammed:  
▷
Seat and mirror memory: store the posi‐  
tions again.  
2. Pull up the holder, arrow 2.  
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Time: update.  
Date: update.  
Radio station: saving new, see user's  
manual for Navigation, Entertainment and  
Communication.  
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Navigation system: wait for the operability  
of the navigation.  
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3. Remove the cover from one side, arrow 3.  
4. Press the four fasteners and remove the  
cover.  
Information on the fuse types and locations is  
found on a separate sheet.  
Attaching the covers  
1. When attaching the cover, make sure that  
all four fasteners are engaged.  
2. Attach the cover under the rubber lip and  
then thread it between the bars.  
3. Press down on the holder and tighten the  
three screws.  
In the cargo area  
Raise the cargo floor panel.  
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Breakdown assistance  
Hints  
Vehicle equipment  
Emergency Request not guaranteed  
All standard, country-specific and optional  
equipment that is offered in the model series is  
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐  
ment is also described that is not available in a  
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional  
equipment or country variant. This also applies  
for safety-related functions and systems.  
For technical reasons, the Emergency  
Request cannot be guaranteed under unfavor‐  
able conditions.◀  
Initiating an Emergency Request  
Hazard warning flashers  
1. Press the cover briefly to open it.  
2. Press the SOS button until the LED in the  
button lights up.  
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The LED lights up: an Emergency Request  
was initiated.  
The button is located in the center console.  
If the situation allows, wait in your vehicle  
until the voice connection has been estab‐  
lished.  
Intelligent Emergency  
Request  
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The LED flashes when a connection to the  
BMW Response Center has been estab‐  
lished.  
Requirements  
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The radio ready state is switched on.  
The Assist system is functional.  
When the emergency request is received  
at the BMW Response Center, the BMW  
Response Center contacts you and takes  
further steps to help you.  
The SIM card integrated in the vehicle has  
been activated.  
Even if you are unable to respond, the  
BMW Response Center can take further  
steps to help you under certain circum‐  
stances.  
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A ConnectedDrive contract is available.  
General information  
Only press the SOS button in an emergency.  
For this purpose, data that are used to de‐  
termine the necessary rescue measures,  
such as the current position of the vehicle  
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if it can be established, are transmitted to  
the BMW Response Center.  
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If the LED is flashing, but the BMW Re‐  
sponse Center can no longer be heard via  
the speaker, you can nevertheless still be  
heard for the BMW Response Center.  
Initiating an Emergency Request  
automatically  
Under certain conditions, an Emergency Re‐  
quest is automatically initiated immediately af‐  
ter a severe accident. Automatic Collision Noti‐  
fication is not affected by pressing the SOS  
button.  
The first aid kit is located in the cargo area in a  
storage compartment.  
Roadside Assistance  
Warning triangle  
Service availability  
Roadside Assistance can be reached around  
the clock in many countries. You can obtain as‐  
sistance there in the event of a vehicle break‐  
down.  
Roadside Assistance  
The Roadside Assistance phone number can  
be viewed on the iDrive or a connection to  
Roadside Assistance can be established di‐  
rectly.  
The warning triangle is located on the inside of  
the trunk lid.  
To remove, loosen the bracket.  
Jump-starting  
Notes  
First aid kit  
If the battery is discharged, an engine can be  
started using the battery of another vehicle  
and two jumper cables. Only use jumper ca‐  
bles with fully insulated clamp handles.  
Note  
Some of the articles have a limited service life.  
Check the expiration dates of the contents  
regularly and replace any expired items  
promptly.  
To prevent personal injury or damage to both  
vehicles, adhere strictly to the following proce‐  
dure.  
Do not touch live parts  
To avoid the risk of potentially fatal in‐  
jury, always avoid all contact with electrical  
components while the engine is running.◀  
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Breakdown assistance  
Preparation  
1. Check whether the battery of the other ve‐  
hicle has a voltage of 12 volts. This infor‐  
mation can be found on the battery.  
2. Switch off the engine of the assisting vehi‐  
cle.  
3. Switch off any electronic systems/power  
consumers in both vehicles.  
Bodywork contact between vehicles  
The body ground or a special nut acts as the  
battery negative terminal.  
Make sure that there is no contact be‐  
tween the bodywork of the two vehicles; other‐  
wise, there is the danger of short circuits.◀  
Connecting the cables  
1. Open the cover of the BMW starting aid  
terminal.  
Starting aid terminals  
Connecting order  
2. Attach one terminal clamp of the positive  
jumper cable to the positive terminal of the  
battery, or to the corresponding starting  
aid terminal of the vehicle providing assis‐  
tance.  
Connect the jumper cables in the correct  
order; otherwise, there is the danger of injury  
from sparking.◀  
3. Attach the terminal clamp on the other end  
of the cable to the positive terminal of the  
battery, or to the corresponding starting  
aid terminal of the vehicle to be started.  
4. Attach one terminal clamp of the negative  
jumper cable to the negative terminal of  
the battery, or to the corresponding engine  
or body ground of assisting vehicle.  
5. Attach the second terminal clamp to the  
negative terminal of the battery, or to the  
corresponding engine or body ground of  
the vehicle to be started.  
The so-called starting aid terminal in the en‐  
gine compartment acts as the battery's posi‐  
tive terminal.  
Open the cover of the starting aid terminal.  
Starting the engine  
Never use spray fluids to start the engine.  
1. Start the engine of the assisting vehicle  
and let it run for several minutes at an in‐  
creased idle speed.  
If the vehicle being started has a diesel en‐  
gine: let the engine of the assisting vehicle  
run for approx. 10 minutes.  
2. Start the engine of the vehicle being  
started in the usual way.  
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Mobility  
If the first starting attempt is not success‐  
ful, wait a few minutes before making an‐  
other attempt in order to allow the dis‐  
charged battery to recharge.  
Gearshift lever in neutral position.  
Towing  
3. Let both engines run for several minutes.  
When the parking brake is blocked  
4. Disconnect the jumper cables in the re‐  
verse order.  
The parking brake cannot be released  
manually.  
Check the battery and recharge if necessary.  
Do not tow the vehicle with the parking brake  
blocked, or the vehicle can be damaged.  
Contact your service center.◀  
Tow-starting and towing  
Follow the towing instructions  
Automatic transmission: transporting  
your vehicle  
Follow all towing instructions; otherwise,  
vehicle damage or accidents may occur.◀  
Note  
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Make sure that the ignition is switched on;  
otherwise, the low beams, tail lamps, turn  
signals, and windshield wipers may be un‐  
available.  
Your vehicle is not permitted to be towed.  
Therefore, contact a service center in the  
event of a breakdown.  
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Do not tow the vehicle with the rear axle  
tilted, as the front wheels could turn.  
Do not have the vehicle towed  
Have your vehicle transported on a load‐  
ing platform only; otherwise, damage may oc‐  
cur.◀  
When the engine is stopped, there is no  
power assist. Consequently, more force  
needs to be applied when braking and  
steering.  
Tow truck  
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Larger steering wheel movements are re‐  
quired.  
The towing vehicle must not be lighter  
than the vehicle being towed; otherwise,  
it will not be possible to control the vehicle  
response.  
Do not lift the vehicle  
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or  
body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage  
may result.◀  
Use the tow fitting screwed in at the front for  
maneuvering the vehicle only.  
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Should it prove impossible to avoid mounting  
the tow bar at an offset angle, please observe  
the following:  
Tow truck  
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Maneuvering capability is limited during  
cornering.  
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The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it  
is secured with an offset.  
Tow rope  
When starting to tow the vehicle, make sure  
that the tow rope is taut.  
Have your vehicle transported with a tow truck  
with a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed.  
To avoid jerking and the associated stresses  
on the vehicle components when towing, al‐  
ways use nylon ropes or nylon straps.  
Do not lift the vehicle  
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or  
body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage  
may result.◀  
Attaching the tow rope correctly  
Only secure the tow rope on the tow fit‐  
ting; otherwise, damage can occur when it is  
secured on other parts of the vehicle.◀  
Towing other vehicles  
Tow fitting  
General information  
Light towing vehicle  
The towing vehicle must not be lighter  
than the vehicle being towed; otherwise, it will  
not be possible to control the vehicle re‐  
sponse.◀  
Attaching the tow bar/tow rope correctly  
Attach the tow bar or tow rope to the tow  
fitting; connecting it to other vehicle parts may  
cause damage.◀  
The screw-in tow fitting should always be car‐  
ried in the vehicle. It can be screwed in at the  
front or rear of the BMW. It is in the onboard  
vehicle tool kit located in a storage compart‐  
ment on the right side in the cargo area. Open  
the cover.  
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Switch on the hazard warning system, de‐  
pending on local regulations.  
▷
If the electrical system has failed, clearly  
identify the vehicle being towed by placing  
a sign or a warning triangle in the rear win‐  
dow.  
Tow fitting, information on use  
▷
Use only the tow fitting provided with  
the vehicle and screw it all the way in.  
Tow bar  
The tow fittings used should be on the same  
side on both vehicles.  
▷
Use the tow fitting for towing on paved  
roads only.  
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Avoid lateral loading of the tow fitting, e.g.,  
do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting.  
5. Stop at a suitable location, remove the tow  
bar or rope, and switch off the hazard  
warning system.  
Otherwise, damage to the tow fitting and the  
vehicle can occur.◀  
6. Have the vehicle checked.  
Screw thread  
Push out the cover by pressing on the top  
edge.  
Tow-starting  
Automatic transmission  
Do not tow-start the vehicle.  
Due to the automatic transmission, the engine  
cannot be started by tow-starting.  
Have the cause of the starting difficulties rem‐  
edied.  
Manual transmission  
If possible, do not tow-start the vehicle but  
start the engine by jump-starting, refer to  
page 221. If the vehicle is equipped with a cat‐  
alytic converter, only tow-start while the en‐  
gine is cold.  
1. Switch on the hazard warning system and  
comply with local regulations.  
2. Ignition, refer to page 61, on.  
3. Engage third gear.  
4. Have the vehicle tow-started with the  
clutch pedal pressed and slowly release  
the pedal. After the engine starts, immedi‐  
ately press on the clutch pedal again.  
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Care  
Care  
Intense soiling and road salt can damage the  
vehicle.  
Vehicle equipment  
All standard, country-specific and optional  
equipment that is offered in the model series is  
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐  
ment is also described that is not available in a  
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional  
equipment or country variant. This also applies  
for safety-related functions and systems.  
Automatic car washes  
Hints  
Note the following:  
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Give preference to cloth car washes or  
those that use soft brushes in order to  
avoid paint damage.  
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Make sure that the wheels and tires are not  
damaged by the transport mechanisms.  
Car washes  
Hints  
Fold in the exterior mirrors; otherwise, they  
may be damaged, depending on the width  
of the vehicle.  
Steam jets or high-pressure washers  
When using steam jets or high-pressure  
washers, hold them a sufficient distance away  
and use a maximum temperature of  
140 ℉/60 ℃.  
▷
▷
Deactivate the rain sensor, refer to  
page 67, to avoid unintentional wiper acti‐  
vation.  
In some cases, an unintentional alarm can  
be triggered by the interior motion sensor  
of the alarm system. Follow the instruc‐  
tions on avoiding an unintentional alarm,  
refer to page 43.  
If the vehicle has a glass sunroof, ensure that a  
distance of at least 31.5 inches/80 cm is main‐  
tained. Holding them too close or using exces‐  
sively high pressures or temperatures can  
cause damage or preliminary damage that may  
then lead to long-term damage.  
Guide rails in car washes  
Follow the user's manual for the high-pressure  
washer.◀  
Avoid car washes with guide rails higher  
than 4 in/10 cm; otherwise, the vehicle body  
could be damaged.◀  
Cleaning sensors/cameras with high-  
pressure washers  
Before driving into a car wash  
In order to ensure that the vehicle can roll in a  
car wash, take the following steps:  
When using high-pressure washers, do not  
spray the exterior sensors and cameras, e.g.,  
Park Distance Control, for extended periods of  
time and only from a distance of at least  
12 in/30 cm.◀  
Manual transmission:  
1. Drive into the car wash.  
2. Shift to neutral.  
Regularly remove foreign items such as leaves  
in the area below the windshield when the  
hood is raised.  
3. Switch the engine off.  
4. Switch on the ignition.  
Wash your vehicle frequently, particularly in  
winter.  
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Automatic transmission:  
can be reduced and corrosion of the brake  
discs can occur.  
1. Drive into the car wash.  
2. Engage transmission position N.  
3. Switch the engine off.  
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.  
In this way, the ignition remains switched  
on, and a Check-Control message is dis‐  
played.  
Vehicle care  
Do not turn off the ignition in the car  
wash  
Car care products  
Do not turn off the ignition in the car wash;  
otherwise, the transmission position P is  
engaged and damages can result.◀  
BMW recommends using cleaning and care  
products from BMW, since these have been  
tested and approved.  
To start the engine:  
Car care and cleaning products  
1. Depress the brake pedal.  
Follow the instructions on the container.  
2. Press the Start/Stop button.  
When cleaning the interior, open the doors or  
windows.  
Pressing the Start/Stop button without step‐  
ping on the brake turns the ignition off.  
Only use products intended for cleaning vehi‐  
cles.  
The vehicle cannot be locked from the outside  
when in transmission position N. A signal is  
sounded when an attempt is made to lock the  
vehicle.  
Cleansers can contain substances that are  
dangerous and harmful to your health.◀  
Vehicle paint  
Transmission position  
Regular care contributes to driving safety and  
value retention. Environmental influences in  
areas with elevated air pollution or natural con‐  
taminants, such as tree resin or pollen can af‐  
fect the vehicle's paintwork. Tailor the fre‐  
quency and extent of your car care to these  
influences.  
Transmission position P is engaged automati‐  
cally:  
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When the ignition is switched off.  
After approx. 15 minutes.  
Headlamps  
Aggressive substances, such as spilled fuel,  
oil, grease or bird droppings, must be removed  
immediately to prevent the finish from being  
altered or discolored.  
▷
Do not rub dry and do not use abrasive or  
caustic cleansers.  
▷
Soak areas that have been soiled e.g. due  
to insects, with shampoo and wash off with  
water.  
Leather care  
Remove dust from the leather often, using a  
cloth or vacuum cleaner.  
▷
Thaw ice with deicing spray; do not use an  
ice scraper.  
Otherwise, particles of dust and road grime  
chafe in pores and folds, and lead to increased  
wear and premature degradation of the leather  
surface.  
After washing the vehicle  
After washing the vehicle, apply the brakes  
briefly to dry them; otherwise, braking action  
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To guard against discoloration, such as from  
clothing, provide leather care roughly every  
two months.  
ularly when they have been exposed to road  
salt.  
Rubber components  
Aside from water, treat only with rubber  
cleansers.  
Clean light-colored leather more frequently be‐  
cause soiling on such surfaces is substantially  
more visible.  
Use leather care products; otherwise, dirt and  
grease will gradually break down the protective  
layer of the leather surface.  
When cleaning rubber seals, do not use any  
silicon-containing car care products in order to  
avoid damage or reduced noise damping.  
Suitable care products are available from the  
service center.  
Fine wood parts  
Clean fine wood facing and fine wood compo‐  
nents only with a moist rag. Then dry with a  
soft cloth.  
Upholstery material care  
Vacuum regularly with a vacuum cleaner.  
If they are very dirty, e.g., beverage stains, use  
a soft sponge or microfiber cloth with a suita‐  
ble interior cleaner.  
Plastic components  
These include:  
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Imitation leather surfaces.  
Headliner.  
Clean the upholstery down to the seams using  
large sweeping motions. Avoid rubbing the  
material vigorously.  
Lamp lenses.  
Damage from Velcro® fasteners  
Instrument cluster cover.  
Matte black spray-coated components.  
Painted parts in the interior.  
Open Velcro® fasteners on pants or  
other articles of clothing can damage the seat  
covers. Ensure that any Velcro® fasteners are  
closed.◀  
Clean with a microfiber cloth.  
Lightly dampen the cloth with water.  
Do not soak the headliner.  
Caring for special components  
Light-alloy wheels  
Do not use cleansers that contain alcohol  
or solvents  
When cleaning the vehicle, use only neutral  
wheel cleaners having a pH value from 5 to 9.  
Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or steam  
jets above 140 ℉/60 ℃. Follow the manufac‐  
turer's instructions.  
Do not use cleansers that contain alcohol or  
solvents, such as lacquer thinners, heavy-duty  
grease removers, fuel, or such; this could lead  
to surface damage.◀  
Aggressive, acidic or alkaline cleaning agents  
can destroy the protective layer of adjacent  
components, such as the brake disk.  
Safety belts  
Dirty belt straps impede the reeling action and  
thus have a negative impact on safety.  
Chrome surfaces  
Chemical cleaning  
Carefully clean components such as the radia‐  
tor grille or door handles with an ample supply  
of water, possibly with shampoo added, partic‐  
Do not clean chemically; this can destroy  
the webbing.◀  
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Use only a mild soapy solution, with the safety  
belts clipped into their buckles.  
Avoid pressing too hard when cleaning and do  
not use abrasive materials; otherwise, damage  
can result.◀  
Do not allow the reels to retract the safety  
belts until they are dry.  
Long-term vehicle storage  
Carpets and floor mats  
Your service center can advise you on what to  
consider when storing the vehicle for longer  
than three months.  
No objects in the area around the pedals  
Keep floor mats, carpets, and any other  
objects out of the area of motion of the pedals;  
otherwise, the function of the pedals could be  
impeded while driving  
Do not place additional floor mats over existing  
mats or other objects.  
Only use floor mats that have been approved  
for the vehicle and can be properly fixed in  
place.  
Ensure that the floor mats are securely fas‐  
tened again after they were removed for clean‐  
ing, for example.◀  
Floor mats can be removed from the passen‐  
ger compartment for cleaning.  
If the floor carpets are very dirty, clean with a  
microfiber cloth and water or a textile cleaner.  
To prevent matting of the carpet, rub back and  
forth in the direction of travel only.  
Sensors/cameras  
To clean sensors and cameras, use a cloth  
moistened with a small amount of glass  
cleaner.  
Displays/screens  
Clean the displays with an antistatic microfiber  
cloth.  
Cleaning displays  
Do not use chemical or household  
cleansers.  
Keep all fluids and moisture away from the  
unit.  
Otherwise, they could affect or damage surfa‐  
ces or electrical components.  
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