2020 BMW X3 SUV Mobility User Manual

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Mobility for Your BMW X3 SUV 2020

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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Refueling  
Refueling  
2. Turn the tank lid counterclockwise.  
Vehicle features and options  
This chapter describes all standard, country-  
specific and optional features offered with the  
series. It also describes features that are not  
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to  
the selected options or country versions. This  
also applies to safety-related functions and  
systems. The respectively applicable country  
provisions must be observed when using the  
respective features and systems.  
3. Place the tank lid in the bracket attached to  
the fuel filler flap.  
Hints  
Observe the fuel recommendation, refer to  
page 192, prior to refueling.  
Refuel promptly  
Refuel no later than at a range of  
30 miles/50 km or engine operation might fail  
and damage might occur.◀  
Diesel engines  
Closing  
The filler neck is designed for refueling at die‐  
sel fuel pumps.  
1. Fit the lid and turn it clockwise until you  
clearly hear a click.  
2. Close the fuel filler flap.  
Fuel lid  
Do not pinch the retaining strap  
Opening  
Do not pinch the retaining strap attached  
to the lid; otherwise, the lid cannot be closed  
properly and fuel vapors can escape.◀  
1. Briefly press the rear edge of the fuel filler  
flap.  
Manually unlocking fuel filler flap  
In the event of an electrical malfunction, e.g.  
The release is located in the trunk.  
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Refueling  
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1. Open the cover on the right side trim.  
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 eslide, causing harm to the environ‐  
ment and damaging the vehicle.◀  
Handling fuels  
Observe safety regulations posted at the  
gas station.◀  
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Fuel  
Fuel  
Ethanol should satisfy the following quality  
standards:  
Vehicle features and options  
This chapter describes all standard, country-  
specific and optional features offered with the  
series. It also describes features that are not  
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to  
the selected options or country versions. This  
also applies to safety-related functions and  
systems. The respectively applicable country  
provisions must be observed when using the  
respective features and systems.  
US: ASTM 4806–xx  
CAN: CGSB-3.511–xx  
xx: comply with the current standard in each  
case.  
Do not use a fuel with a higher percent‐  
age of ethanol  
Do not use a fuel with a higher ethanol per‐  
centage than recommended or one with other  
types of alcohol, e.g. M5 to M100; otherwise  
this could damage the engine and fuel supply  
system.◀  
Fuel recommendation  
Note  
Recommended fuel grade  
BMW recommends AKI 91.  
General fuel quality  
Even fuels that conform to the specifica‐  
tions can be of low quality. This may cause en‐  
gine problems, for instance poor engine start-  
up behavior, poor handling and/or poor  
Minimum fuel grade  
BMW recommends AKI 89.  
performance. Switch gas stations or use a  
brand name fuel with a higher octane rating.◀  
Minimum fuel grade  
Do not use any gasoline below the mini‐  
mum fuel grade as this may impair engine per‐  
formance.◀  
Gasoline  
For the best fuel efficiency, the gasoline  
should be sulfur-free or very low in sulfur con‐  
tent.  
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.  
Fuels that are marked on the gas pump as con‐  
taining metal must not be used.  
Fuel quality  
Refuel only with unleaded gasoline with‐  
out metallic additives.  
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.  
Do not refuel with any leaded gasoline or gaso‐  
line with metallic additives, e. g. manganese or  
iron, as this can cause permanent damage to  
the catalytic converter and other compo‐  
nents.◀  
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‐  
Fuels with a maximum ethanol content of  
10 %, i. e., E10, may be used for refueling.  
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gine deposits, it is highly recommended to  
purchase gasoline from Top Tier retailers.  
Do not add any diesel additives  
Do not add additives, including gasoline;  
otherwise, engine damage may occur.◀  
Failure to comply with these recommendations  
may result in the need for unscheduled main‐  
tenance.◀  
BMW Advanced Diesel  
Diesel  
The concept  
Low-Sulfur Diesel  
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.  
The engine of your BMW is designed for diesel  
with low sulfur content:  
Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel ASTM D 975-xx.  
xx: comply with the current standard in each  
case.  
The vehicle has a tank that can be refilled.  
Use only Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel.  
To be able to start the engine as usual, there  
must be an adequate reducing agent.  
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.◀  
Reducing agent is added by the service center.  
Warming up the system  
In order to warm the engine up to its operating  
temperature after a cold start, the Steptronic  
transmission may subsequently shift up to the  
next higher gear.  
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.  
Displays in the instrument cluster  
Reserve indication  
This display in the instrument cluster provides  
information about the distance that can still be  
driven with the current reserve level.  
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 additional information regarding Roadside  
Assistance, refer to Owner's Manual for Navi‐  
gation, Entertainment and Communication.  
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Lamp white: refill with re‐  
duction agent at the next  
opportunity.  
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Lamp yellow: not enough re‐  
duction agent present. The  
remaining range is displayed  
in the instrument cluster. Im‐  
mediately refill with reduc‐  
tion agent, refer to  
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.  
page 194.  
The fuel filter heating system, included as a  
standard feature, prevents disruption of the  
fuel supply while driving.  
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Fuel  
Diesel exhaust fluid on minimum  
Diesel exhaust fluid at low  
temperatures  
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The remaining range is dis‐  
played in the instrument  
cluster: refill with reduction  
agent. The engine will con‐  
tinue to run as long as it is  
not switched off and all  
other operating conditions  
are satisfied; sufficient fuel,  
e.g.  
Due to its physical properties, it is possible  
that the reducing agent may also need to be  
replenished between regular maintenance ap‐  
pointments if it is exposed to temperatures un‐  
der + 23 ℉/- 5 ℃. In this case, add reducing  
agent only immediately before driving off.  
The need to replenish it is indicated by the Re‐  
serve display in the instrument cluster.  
Engine does not start  
At temperatures below + 12 ℉/- 11 ℃, the fill‐  
ing level cannot be measured in some cases.  
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. In certain cases, this could cause  
safety to be impaired.◀  
After adding reducing agent, the Reserve Dis‐  
play is displayed only until the fill level can be  
measured again.  
Replenishing Diesel exhaust fluid  
yourself in exceptional cases  
Filling with an incorrect fluid  
You can replenish reducing agent yourself in  
exceptional cases, e.g., to get to the service  
center.  
A Check Control message is displayed when  
an incorrect fluid is added.  
After adding the incorrect fluid, contact your  
service center.  
Avoid contact with Diesel exhaust fluid  
Do not come into contact with the reduc‐  
ing agent. Otherwise, skin or eye irritations  
may result.◀  
System defect  
A Check Control message is displayed when  
there is a system defect.  
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 eslide.◀  
Have the diesel exhaust fluid  
replenished  
The reducing agent is added by the service  
center within the context of regular mainte‐  
nance.  
Keeping Diesel exhaust fluid out of reach  
of children  
It may be necessary to have the fluid replen‐  
ished several times under particular circum‐  
stances, e.g., if the vehicle is driven in a partic‐  
ularly sporty style or if it is driven at high  
altitudes.  
Keep reducing agent out of reach of children.◀  
Avoid contact with surfaces  
Avoid contact of reduction agent with  
surfaces of the vehicle; otherwise, damage  
could occur.◀  
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.  
Suitable Diesel exhaust fluid  
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Preferred: BMW Diesel Exhaust Fluid. With  
this bottle and its special adapter, Diesel  
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exhaust fluid can be replenished simply  
and safely.  
The vehicle tank will be filled.  
The tank is full when the fill level in the bot‐  
tle no longer changes. It is not possible to  
overfill.  
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Alternative: NOx reduction agent AUS 32  
Diesel exhaust fluid can be purchased at your  
service center.  
Refill quantity  
When the Reserve display starts, add at least  
3 bottles of reducing agent.  
This corresponds to approx. 1.5 US gal/6 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.  
6. Replace the tank lid and turn it clockwise.  
7. Close the fuel filler flap.  
Adding the reducing agent  
Add the reducing agent when the ignition is  
switched on.  
After adding Diesel exhaust fluid  
1. Open the fuel filler flap, refer to page 190.  
Note  
2. Turn the tank lid counterclockwise and re‐  
move.  
Incorrect fluids  
3. Place the bottle on it and turn it as far as it  
will go, see arrow.  
After filling with incorrect fluids, such as  
antifreeze for washer fluid, do not start the en‐  
gine, otherwise there is risk of fire.◀  
Contact your service center.  
Disposing of bottles  
You take your empty Diesel exhaust  
fluid bottles to your service center for  
disposal.  
4. Press the bottle down, see arrow.  
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Fuel  
Do not dispose of empty bottles with house‐  
hold waste unless this is permitted by local  
regulations.  
Reserve indication  
The Reserve display will still ap‐  
pear along with the remaining  
range after refilling.  
Engine can be started.  
After several minutes of driving,  
the Reserve indication goes out.  
Diesel exhaust fluid on minimum  
After filling, the indication -- is  
still displayed.  
Only after the display goes out  
can the engine -- be started.  
1. Switch on the ignition.  
Display -- goes out after approx. 1 minute.  
2. Engine can be started.  
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Wheels and tires  
Mobility  
Wheels and tires  
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.  
Vehicle features and options  
This chapter describes all standard, country-  
specific and optional features offered with the  
series. It also describes features that are not  
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to  
the selected options or country versions. This  
also applies to safety-related functions and  
systems. The respectively applicable country  
provisions must be observed when using the  
respective features and systems.  
The displays of inflation devices may under-  
read by up to 1.45 psi/0.1 bar.  
For Flat Tire Monitor: after correcting the tire  
inflation pressure, reinitialize the Flat Tire  
Monitor.  
For Tire Pressure Monitor: after correcting the  
tire inflation pressure, reset the Tire Pressure  
Monitor.  
Tire inflation pressure  
Tire inflation pressure specifications  
Safety information  
The tire characteristics and tire inflation pres‐  
sure influence the following:  
The tire inflation pressure table, refer to  
page 198, contains all tire inflation pressure  
specifications for the specified tire sizes at the  
ambient temperature. Tire inflation pressure  
specifications apply to approved tire sizes and  
recommended tire brands. This information  
can be obtained from your service center.  
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The service life of the tires.  
Road safety.  
Driving comfort.  
To identify the correct tire inflation pressure,  
please note the following:  
Checking the tire inflation pressure  
Check the tire inflation pressure regularly  
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Tire sizes of your vehicle.  
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.◀  
Maximum permitted driving speed.  
Tire inflation pressures up to  
100 mph/160 km/h  
For speeds of up to 100 mph/160 km/h and for  
optimum driving comfort, note the pressure  
values in the tire inflation pressure table, refer  
to page 198, and adjust as necessary.  
Tires have a natural, consistent loss of tire in‐  
flation pressure.  
Tires heat up while driving, and the tire infla‐  
tion pressure increases along with the tire's  
temperature. The tire inflation pressure speci‐  
fications relate to cold tires or tires with the  
ambient temperature.  
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Wheels and tires  
Tire size  
Pressure specifications  
in bar/PSI  
Front: 245/45 R 19 2.2 / 32  
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98 W RSC  
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2.2 / 32  
Rear: 275/40 R 19  
101 W RSC  
Front: 245/40 R 20 2.2 / 32  
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99 Y XL RSC  
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2.4 / 35  
These pressure values can also be found on  
the tire inflation pressure label on the driver's  
door pillar.  
Rear: 275/35 R 20  
102 Y XL RSC  
Front: 245/35 R 21 2.5 / 36  
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Maximum permissible speed  
96 Y XL RSC  
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2.9 /42  
Do not exceed 100 mph/160 km/h; other‐  
wise, tire damage and accidents may result.◀  
Rear: 275/30 R 21  
98 Y XL RSC  
Emergency wheel: Speed up to a max. of  
Tire inflation pressure values up to  
100 mph/160 km/h  
50 mph / 80 km/h  
T 135/80 R 18 104  
M
4.2 / 60  
X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i,  
X3 xDrive28d  
X3 xDrive35i  
Tire size  
Pressure specifications  
in bar/PSI  
Tire size  
Pressure specifications  
in bar/PSI  
Specifications in  
bar/PSI with cold  
tires  
Specifications in  
bar/PSI with cold  
tires  
245/55 R 17 102 H 2.2 / 32  
M+S RSC  
2.2 / 32  
2.4 / 35  
245/50 R 18 100 H 2.2 / 32  
M+S RSC  
2.4 / 35  
2.6 / 38  
225/60 R 17 99 H  
M+S RSC  
2.2 / 32  
245/50 R 18 100 V  
M+S A/S RSC  
245/50 R 18 100 H  
M+S RSC  
245/45 R 19 102 V 2.2 / 32  
M+S XL A/S RSC  
245/50 R 18 100 V  
M+S A/S RSC  
245/45 R 19 102 V  
M+S XL RSC  
245/45 R 19 102 V 2.2 / 32  
M+S XL A/S RSC  
2.6 / 38  
Front: 245/45 R 19 2.2 / 32  
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98 W RSC  
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2.2 / 32  
245/45 R 19 102 V  
M+S XL RSC  
Rear: 275/40 R 19  
101 W RSC  
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Pressure specifications  
in bar/PSI  
Tire size  
Pressure specifications  
in bar/PSI  
Front: 245/40 R 20 2.2 / 32  
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225/60 R 17 99 H  
M+S RSC  
2.4 / 35  
2.8 / 41  
99 Y XL RSC  
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2.4 / 35  
Rear: 275/35 R 20  
102 Y XL RSC  
245/50 R 18 100 H  
M+S RSC  
245/50 R 18 100 V  
M+S A/S RSC  
Front: 245/35 R 21 2.5 / 36  
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96 Y XL RSC  
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2.9 /42  
Rear: 275/30 R 21  
98 Y XL RSC  
245/45 R 19 102 V 2.6 / 38  
M+S XL A/S RSC  
3.0 / 44  
245/45 R 19 102 V  
M+S XL RSC  
Emergency wheel: Speed up to a max. of  
50 mph / 80 km/h  
T 135/80 R 18 104  
M
4.2 / 60  
Front: 245/45 R 19 2.4 / 35  
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98 W RSC  
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2.6 / 38  
Rear: 275/40 R 19  
101 W RSC  
Tire inflation pressures at max.  
speeds above 100 mph/160 km/h  
Speeds above 100 mph/160 km/h  
Front: 245/40 R 20 2.4 / 35  
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99 Y XL RSC  
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.◀  
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2.6 / 38  
Rear: 275/35 R 20  
102 Y XL RSC  
Front: 245/35 R 21 2.8 / 41  
96 Y XL RSC  
3.2 / 46  
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Rear: 275/30 R 21  
98 Y XL RSC  
Tire inflation pressure values over  
100 mph/160 km/h  
Emergency wheel: Speed up to a max. of  
50 mph / 80 km/h  
T 135/80 R 18 104  
M
X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i,  
X3 xDrive28d  
4.2 / 60  
Tire size  
Pressure specifications  
in bar/PSI  
Specifications in  
bar/PSI with cold  
tires  
245/55 R 17 102 H 2.2 / 32  
M+S RSC  
2.6 / 38  
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R: radial tire code  
X3 xDrive35i  
18: rim diameter in inches  
96: load rating, not for ZR tires  
Y: speed rating, before the R on ZR tires  
Tire size  
Pressure specifications  
in bar/PSI  
Specifications in  
bar/PSI with cold  
tires  
Speed letter  
Q = up to 100 mph, 160 km/h  
R = up to 106 mph, 170 km/h  
S = up to 112 mph, 180 km/h  
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  
245/50 R 18 100 H 2.6 / 38  
M+S RSC  
3.0 / 44  
3.2 / 46  
245/50 R 18 100 V  
M+S A/S RSC  
245/45 R 19 102 V 2.8 / 41  
M+S XL A/S RSC  
245/45 R 19 102 V  
M+S XL RSC  
Tire Identification Number  
DOT code: DOT xxxx xxx 0115  
xxxx: manufacturer code for the tire brand  
xxx: tire size and tire design  
0115: tire age  
Front: 245/45 R 19 2.4 / 35  
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98 W RSC  
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2.8 / 41  
Rear: 275/40 R 19  
101 W RSC  
Front: 245/40 R 20 2.4 / 35  
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Tires with DOT codes meet the guidelines of  
the U.S. Department of Transportation.  
99 Y XL RSC  
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2.8 / 41  
Rear: 275/35 R 20  
102 Y XL RSC  
Tire age  
DOT … 0115: the tire was manufactured in the  
1st week of 2015.  
Front: 245/35 R 21 2.8 / 41  
3.2 / 46  
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96 Y XL RSC  
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Rear: 275/30 R 21  
98 Y XL RSC  
Recommendation  
Regardless of wear and tear, replace tires at  
least every 6 years.  
Emergency wheel: Speed up to a max. of  
50 mph / 80 km/h  
T 135/80 R 18 104  
Uniform Tire Quality Grading  
M
4.2 / 60  
Quality grades can be found where applicable  
on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder  
and maximum section width.  
Tire identification marks  
For example: Treadwear 200; Traction AA;  
Temperature A  
Tire size  
245/45 R 18 96 Y  
245: nominal width in mm  
45: aspect ratio in %  
DOT Quality Grades  
Treadwear  
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Traction AA A B C  
Temperature A B C  
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.  
All passenger car tires must conform to Fed‐  
eral Safety Requirements in addition to these  
grades.  
Temperature grade for this tire  
Treadwear  
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.  
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.  
If necessary, have the vehicle towed.◀  
RSC – Run-flat tires  
Run-flat tires, refer to page 204, are labeled  
with a circular symbol containing the letters  
RSC marked on the sidewall.  
M+S  
Traction  
Winter and all-season tires with better cold  
weather performance than summer tires.  
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.  
Tire tread  
Summer tires  
Do not drive with a tire tread depth of less than  
0.12 in/3 mm.  
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.  
There is an increased danger of hydroplaning if  
the tire tread depth is less than 0.12 in/3 mm.  
Winter tires  
Temperature  
Do not drive with a tire tread depth of less than  
0.16 in/4 mm.  
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  
sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds  
to a level of performance which all passenger  
Below a tread depth of 0.16 in/4 mm, tires are  
less suitable for winter operation.  
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In case of tire damage  
Minimum tread depth  
If there are indications of tire damage, re‐  
duce your speed immediately and have the  
rims and tires checked right away; otherwise,  
there is the increased risk of an accident.  
Drive carefully to the nearest service center. If  
necessary, have the vehicle towed or trans‐  
ported there. Otherwise, tire damage can be‐  
come life threatening for vehicle occupants  
and also other traffic.◀  
Wear indicators are distributed around the  
tire's circumference and have the legally re‐  
quired minimum height of 0.063 in/1.6 mm.  
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.◀  
They are marked on the side of the tire with  
TWI, Tread Wear Indicator.  
Tire damage  
Changing wheels and tires  
General information  
Inspect your tires often for damage, foreign  
objects lodged in the tread, and tread wear.  
Mounting  
Information on mounting tires  
Have mounting and balancing performed  
only by a service center.  
Hints  
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.  
If work is not carried out properly, there is a  
danger of subsequent damage and related  
safety hazards.◀  
Wheel and tire combination  
You can ask the service center about the right  
wheel/tire combination and wheel rim versions  
for the vehicle.  
Indications of tire damage or other vehicle de‐  
fects:  
Incorrect wheel and tire combinations impair  
the function of a variety of systems such as  
ABS or DSC.  
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Unusual vibrations while driving.  
Unusual handling such as a strong ten‐  
dency to pull to the left or right.  
To maintain good handling and vehicle re‐  
sponse, use only tires with a single tread con‐  
figuration from a single manufacturer.  
Damage can, e. g., be caused by driving over  
curbs, road damage, or similar things.  
Following tire damage, have the original wheel  
and tire combination remounted on the vehicle  
as soon as possible.  
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Approved wheels and tires  
Retreaded tires  
You should only use wheels and tires  
that have been approved by the vehicle manu‐  
facturer for your vehicle type; otherwise, e.g.,  
despite having the same official size ratings,  
variations can lead to chassis contact and with  
it, the risk of severe accidents  
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.◀  
Winter tires  
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 guarantee the operating safety of the  
vehicle.◀  
Winter tires are recommended for operating on  
winter roads.  
Although so-called all-season M+S tires pro‐  
vide better winter traction than summer tires,  
they do not provide the same level of perform‐  
ance as winter tires.  
Recommended tire brands  
Maximum speed of winter tires  
If the maximum speed of the vehicle is higher  
than the permissible speed for the winter tires,  
then a respective symbol is displayed in your  
field of vision. You can obtain this sign from the  
tire specialist or from your service center.  
Maximum speed for winter tires  
Do not exceed the maximum speed for  
the respective winter tires; otherwise, tire dam‐  
age and accidents can occur.◀  
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.  
Run-flat tires  
With proper use, these tires meet the highest  
standards for safety and handling.  
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.  
New tires  
Tire traction is not optimal due to manufactur‐  
ing circumstances when tires are brand-new;  
they achieve their full traction potential after a  
break-in time.  
Rotating wheels between axles  
Different wear patterns can occur on the front  
and rear axles depending on individual driving  
conditions. The tires can be rotated between  
the axles to achieve even wear. Your service  
center will be glad to advise you. After rotating,  
check the tire pressure and correct if needed.  
Drive conservatively for the first  
200 miles/300 km.  
Retreaded tires  
The manufacturer of your vehicle does not rec‐  
ommend the use of retreaded tires.  
Rotating the tires is not permissible on vehi‐  
cles with different tire sizes or rim sizes on the  
front and rear axles.  
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into the tires, which seals the damage from the  
inside.  
Storage  
Store wheels and tires in a cool, dry place with  
as little exposure to light as possible.  
The compressor can be used to check the tire  
inflation pressure.  
Always protect tires against all contact with oil,  
grease and fuels.  
Hints  
Do not exceed the maximum tire inflation pres‐  
sure indicated on the side wall of the tire.  
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Follow the instructions on using the Mobi‐  
lity System found on the compressor and  
sealant container.  
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Use of the Mobility System may be ineffec‐  
tive if the tire puncture measures approx.  
1/8 in/4 mm or more.  
Run-flat tires  
Label  
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Contact the nearest service center if the  
tire cannot be made drivable.  
If possible, do not remove foreign bodies  
that have penetrated the tire.  
Pull the speed limit sticker off the sealant  
container and apply it to the steering  
wheel.  
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The use of a sealant can damage the TPM  
wheel electronics. In this case, have the  
electronics checked at the next opportu‐  
nity and have them replaced if needed.  
RSC label on the tire sidewall.  
The wheels consist of tires that are self-sup‐  
porting, to a limited degree, and possibly spe‐  
cial rims.  
Enclosed areas  
Do not let the engine run in enclosed  
The support of the sidewall allows the tire to  
remain drivable to a restricted degree in the  
event of a tire inflation pressure loss.  
areas, since breathing in exhaust fumes may  
lead to loss of consciousness and death. The  
exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an  
odorless and colorless but highly toxic gas.◀  
Follow the instructions for continued driving  
with a flat tire.  
Storage  
Changing run-flat tires  
The Mobility System is located under the  
cargo floor panel.  
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.  
Mobility System  
The concept  
With the Mobility System, minor tire damage  
can be sealed quickly to enable continued  
travel. To accomplish this, sealant is pumped  
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Sealing container  
Filling the tire with sealant  
1. Shake the sealing container.  
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Sealing container, arrow 1.  
Filling hose, arrow 2.  
2. Pull the connection hose fully out of the  
compressor housing. Do not kink the hose.  
Observe use-by date on the sealant container.  
Compressor  
3. Screw the connection hose onto the con‐  
nector of the sealant container.  
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Holder for bottle  
Compressor  
Connector/cable for socket  
Connection hose  
On/off reel  
Inflation pressure dial  
Reduce inflation pressure  
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4. Insert the sealant container on the com‐  
pressor housing in an upright position.  
7. With the ignition turned on or the engine  
running, reel on the compressor.  
Switch off the compressor after 10 mi‐  
nutes  
5. Screw the filling hose of the sealant con‐  
tainer onto the tire valve of the defective  
wheel.  
Do not allow the compressor to run longer than  
10 minutes; otherwise, the device will overheat  
and may be damaged.◀  
Let the compressor run for approx. 3 to 8 mi‐  
nutes to fill the tire with sealant and achieve a  
tire inflation pressure of approx. 2.5 bar.  
While the tire is being filled with sealant, the  
tire inflation pressure may sporadically reach  
approx. 5 bar. Do not reel off the compressor at  
this point.  
6. With the compressor switched off, insert  
the plug into the power socket inside the  
vehicle.  
If a tire inflation pressure of 2 bar is not  
reached:  
1. Switch off the compressor.  
2. Unscrew the filling hose from the wheel.  
3. Drive 33 ft/10 m forward and back to dis‐  
tribute the sealant in the tire.  
4. Inflate the tire again using the compressor.  
If a tire inflation pressure of 2 bar cannot be  
reached, contact your service center.  
Stowing the Mobility System  
1. Unscrew the filling hose of the sealant con‐  
tainer from the wheel.  
2. Unscrew the connection hose of the com‐  
pressor from the sealant container.  
3. Connect the filling hose of the sealant con‐  
tainer previously connected to the tire  
valve with the available connector on the  
sealant container.  
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This prevents leftover sealant from escap‐  
ing from the container.  
Snow chains  
4. Wrap the empty sealant container in suita‐  
ble material to avoid dirtying the cargo  
area.  
Fine-link snow chains  
Only certain types of fine-link snow chains  
have been tested by the manufacturer of the  
vehicle, classified as road-safe and approved.  
5. Stow the Mobility System back in the vehi‐  
cle.  
Information about the approved snow chains  
are available from the service center.  
Distributing the sealant  
Immediately drive approx. 5 miles/10 km to en‐  
sure that the sealant is evenly distributed in the  
tire.  
Use  
Use only in pairs on the rear wheels, equipped  
with the tires of the following size:  
Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.  
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205/65 R 17.  
225/60 R 17.  
245/50 R 18.  
245/45 R 19.  
If possible, do not drive at speeds less than  
12 mph/20 km/h.  
To correct the tire inflation pressure  
No snow chains on size 245/55 R 17 tires  
Do not mount snow chains on size  
245/55 R 17 tires; otherwise, the vehicle may  
become damaged.◀  
1. Stop at a suitable location.  
2. Screw the connection hose of the com‐  
pressor directly onto the tire valve stem.  
3. Insert the connector into the power socket  
inside the vehicle.  
Follow the snow chain manufacturer's instruc‐  
tions.  
4. Correct the tire inflation pressure to  
2.5 bar.  
Make sure that the snow chains are always  
sufficiently tight. Retighten as needed accord‐  
ing to the chain manufacturer's instructions.  
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Increase pressure: with the ignition  
turned on or the engine running, reel  
on the compressor.  
Do not initialize the Flat Tire Monitor after  
mounting snow chains, as doing so may result  
in incorrect readings.  
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To reduce the pressure: press the but‐  
ton on the compressor.  
Do not initialize the Tire Pressure Monitor after  
mounting snow chains, as doing so may result  
in incorrect readings.  
Continuing the trip  
Do not exceed the maximum permissible  
speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.  
When driving with snow chains, briefly activate  
Dynamic Traction Control if needed.  
Reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor.  
Reinitialize the Tire Pressure Monitor.  
Maximum speed with snow chains  
Do not exceed a speed of 30 mph/50 km/h  
when using snow chains.  
Replace the defective tire and the sealant con‐  
tainer of the Mobility System as soon as possi‐  
ble.  
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Engine compartment  
the selected options or country versions. This  
also applies to safety-related functions and  
systems. The respectively applicable country  
provisions must be observed when using the  
respective features and systems.  
Vehicle features and options  
This chapter describes all standard, country-  
specific and optional features offered with the  
series. It also describes features that are not  
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to  
Important features in the engine compartment  
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Washer fluid reservoir  
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5
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Jump-starting, positive battery terminal  
Coolant reservoir  
Vehicle identification number  
Jump-starting, negative battery terminal  
Oil filler neck  
If you are unfamiliar with the statutory guide‐  
lines, have any work on the vehicle performed  
only by a service center.  
Hood  
Hints  
If work is not carried out properly, there is a  
danger of subsequent damage and related  
safety hazards.◀  
Working in the engine compartment  
Never attempt to perform any service or  
repair operations on your vehicle without the  
necessary professional technical training.  
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Closing the hood  
Mobility  
Never reach into the engine compart‐  
ment  
Hood open when driving  
Never reach into spaces or gaps in the engine  
compartment; otherwise, there is a risk of in‐  
jury, e.g., from rotating or hot parts.◀  
If you see any signs that the hood is not  
completely closed while driving, pull over im‐  
mediately and close it securely.◀  
Danger of jamming  
Opening the hood  
Make sure that the closing path of the  
hood is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀  
Danger of injury when the hood is open  
There is a danger of injury from protrud‐  
ing parts when the hood is open.◀  
1. Pull the lever.  
Let the hood drop from a height of approx. 16  
in/40 cm and push down on it to lock it fully.  
Make sure you hear the hood engage.  
2. Press the release handle and open the  
hood.  
3. Be careful of protruding parts on the hood.  
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Engine oil  
If the engine oil level reaches the minimum  
level, a check control message is displayed.  
Vehicle features and options  
This chapter describes all standard, country-  
specific and optional features offered with the  
series. It also describes features that are not  
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to  
the selected options or country versions. This  
also applies to safety-related functions and  
systems. The respectively applicable country  
provisions must be observed when using the  
respective features and systems.  
Requirements  
A current measured value is available after ap‐  
prox. 30 minutes of driving. During a shorter  
trip, the status of the last, sufficiently long trip  
is displayed.  
With frequent short-distance trips, regularly  
perform a detailed measurement.  
Displaying the engine oil level  
1. "Vehicle info"  
General information  
The engine oil consumption is dependent on  
the driving style and driving conditions.  
2. "Vehicle status"  
3.  
"Engine oil level"  
The engine oil consumption can increase in  
case of, for example:  
Engine oil level display messages  
Different messages appear on the display de‐  
pending on the engine oil level. Pay attention  
to these messages.  
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Sporty driving.  
Break-in the engine.  
Idling of the engine.  
If the engine oil level is too low, within the next  
125 miles/200 km Add engine oil, refer to  
page 211.  
Usage of non-approved engine oil grades.  
Therefore, regularly check the engine oil level  
after refueling.  
Engine oil level too low  
The vehicle is equipped with electronic oil  
measurement.  
Add engine oil immediately; otherwise,  
an insufficient amount of engine oil could re‐  
sult in engine damage.◀  
The electronic oil measurement has two meas‐  
uring principles:  
Take care not to add too much engine oil.  
Too much engine oil  
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Status display  
Detailed measurement  
Have the vehicle checked immediately;  
otherwise, surplus engine oil can lead to en‐  
gine damage.◀  
Electronic oil measurement  
Status display  
Detailed measurement  
The concept  
The concept  
In the detailed measurement the engine oil  
level is checked and displayed via a scale.  
The engine oil level is monitored electronically  
while driving and shown on the Control Dis‐  
play.  
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Gasoline engine:  
Oil filler neck  
If the engine oil level reaches the minimum  
level, a check control message is displayed.  
Diesel engine:  
If the engine oil level reaches the minimum  
level or an overfilling is detected, a check con‐  
trol message is displayed.  
During the measurement, the idle speed is in‐  
creased somewhat.  
Only add engine oil when the message is dis‐  
played in the instrument cluster. The quantity  
to be added is indicated in the message dis‐  
played in the instrument cluster.  
General information  
A detailed measurement is only possible with  
certain engines.  
Requirements  
Adding engine oil  
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Vehicle is on level road.  
Add oil within the next 125 miles/200 km;  
otherwise, this may cause engine damage.◀  
Steptronic transmission: selector lever in  
selector lever position N or P and accelera‐  
tor pedal not depressed.  
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.◀  
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Engine is running and is at operating tem‐  
perature.  
Performing a detailed measurement  
In order to perform a detailed measurement of  
the engine oil level:  
Protect children  
Keep oil, grease, etc., out of reach of chil‐  
dren and observe the warnings on the contain‐  
ers to prevent health risks.◀  
1. "Vehicle info"  
2. "Vehicle status"  
3.  
"Measure engine oil level"  
Engine oil types to add  
4. "Start measurement"  
The engine oil level is checked and displayed  
via a scale.  
Hints  
No oil additives  
Time: approx. 1 minute.  
Oil additives may lead to engine dam‐  
age.◀  
Adding engine oil  
Viscosity grades for engine oils  
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.◀  
General information  
Switch off the ignition and safely park the vehi‐  
cle before engine oil is added.  
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The engine oil quality is critical for the life of  
the engine.  
Suitable engine oil types  
You can add engine oils that meet the follow‐  
ing oil rating standards:  
Gasoline engine  
BMW Longlife-01.  
BMW Longlife-01 FE.  
Diesel engine  
BMW Longlife-04.  
Further information regarding the oil specifica‐  
tions and viscosities of engine oils can be in‐  
quired with the service center.  
Alternative engine oil types  
If an engine oil suitable for continuous use is  
not available, up to 1 US quart/liter of an en‐  
gine oil with the following oil rating can be  
added:  
Gasoline engine  
API SM or superior oil rating.  
Diesel engine  
API CJ-4.  
Engine oil change:  
The vehicle manufacturer recommends that  
you let the service center change the motor oil.  
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Coolant  
Checking  
1. Let the engine cool.  
Vehicle features and options  
This chapter describes all standard, country-  
specific and optional features offered with the  
series. It also describes features that are not  
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to  
the selected options or country versions. This  
also applies to safety-related functions and  
systems. The respectively applicable country  
provisions must be observed when using the  
respective features and systems.  
2. Turn the lid of the coolant reservoir slightly  
counterclockwise to allow any excess  
pressure to dissipate, then open it.  
Hints  
Danger of burns from hot engine  
3. Open the coolant reservoir lid.  
Do not open the cooling system while  
the engine is hot; otherwise, esliding coolant  
may cause burns.◀  
4. The coolant level is correct if it lies be‐  
tween the minimum and maximum marks  
in the filler neck.  
Suitable additives  
Only use suitable additives; otherwise,  
engine damage may occur. The additives are  
harmful to your health.◀  
Coolant consists of water and additives.  
Not all commercially available additives are  
suitable for the vehicle. Information about the  
suitable additives are available from the service  
center.  
Coolant level  
General information  
Depending on the engine installation, the cool‐  
ant reservoir is located on the right side or the  
left side of the engine compartment.  
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Adding  
1. Let the engine cool.  
2. Turn the lid of the coolant reservoir slightly  
counterclockwise to allow any excess  
pressure to dissipate, then open it.  
3. If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant up  
to the specified level; do not overfill.  
4. Turn the lid until there is an audible click.  
The arrows on the coolant reservoir and  
the lid must point towards one another.  
5. Have the cause of the coolant loss elimi‐  
nated as soon as possible.  
Disposal  
Comply with the relevant environmen‐  
tal protection regulations when dispos‐  
ing of coolant and coolant additives.  
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Maintenance  
Service data in the remote control  
Vehicle features and options  
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.  
This chapter describes all standard, country-  
specific and optional features offered with the  
series. It also describes features that are not  
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to  
the selected options or country versions. This  
also applies to safety-related functions and  
systems. The respectively applicable country  
provisions must be observed when using the  
respective features and systems.  
Therefore, hand your service specialist the re‐  
mote control with which the vehicle was driven  
most recently.  
Storage periods  
Storage periods during which the vehicle bat‐  
tery was disconnected are not taken into ac‐  
count.  
BMW maintenance system  
The maintenance system indicates required  
maintenance measures, and thereby provides  
support in maintaining road safety and the op‐  
erational reliability of the vehicle.  
If this occurs, have a service center update the  
time-dependent maintenance procedures,  
such as checking brake fluid and, if needed,  
changing the engine oil and the microfilter/  
activated-charcoal filter.  
In some cases scopes and intervals may vary  
according to the country-specific version. Re‐  
placement work, spare parts, fuels and lubri‐  
cants and wear materials are calculated sepa‐  
rately. Additional information is available from  
the service center.  
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.  
Condition Based Service  
CBS  
Sensors and special algorithms take into ac‐  
count the driving conditions of your vehicle.  
Based on this, Condition Based Service recog‐  
nizes the maintenance requirements.  
The system makes it possible to adapt the  
amount of maintenance corresponding to your  
user profile.  
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.  
Detailed information on service requirements,  
refer to page 86, can be displayed on the Con‐  
trol Display.  
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Socket for OBD Onboard  
Diagnosis  
Note  
Socket for Onboard Diagnosis  
The socket for onboard diagnostics may  
only be used by the service center or a work‐  
shop that operates in accordance with the  
specifications of the vehicle manufacturer with  
correspondingly trained personnel and other  
authorized persons. Otherwise, use may result  
in operating problems for the vehicle.◀  
Position  
There is an OBD socket on the driver's side for  
checking the primary components in the vehi‐  
cle's emissions.  
Emissions  
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The warning lamp lights up:  
Emissions are deteriorating. Have  
the vehicle checked as soon as  
possible.  
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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.  
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Replacing components  
Front: Replacing the wiper blades  
1. To change the wiper blades, fold up, refer  
to page 75, the wiper arms.  
Vehicle features and options  
This chapter describes all standard, country-  
specific and optional features offered with the  
series. It also describes features that are not  
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to  
the selected options or country versions. This  
also applies to safety-related functions and  
systems. The respectively applicable country  
provisions must be observed when using the  
respective features and systems.  
2. Fold up the wipers.  
Onboard vehicle tool kit  
3. Position the wiper blade in a horizontal po‐  
sition.  
4. Remove the wiper blade toward one side.  
The onboard vehicle tool kit is located under  
the first aid kit behind the left folding cover in  
the trunk.  
5. Insert the new wiper blade in reverse order  
of removal until it locks in place.  
Wiper blade replacement  
6. Fold down the wipers.  
Hints  
Do not fold down the wipers without  
wiper blades  
Do not fold down the wipers if wiper blades  
have not been installed; this may damage the  
windshield.◀  
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Replacing components  
Do not perform work/bulb replacement  
on xenon headlights  
Rear: replacing the wiper blades  
1. Lift off the wiper fully and pull off the wiper  
blade, arrow.  
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 a danger of fatal  
injuries if work is carried out improperly.◀  
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.  
2. Attach a new wiper blade. It must engage  
audibly.  
Use a clean tissue, cloth or something similar,  
or hold the bulb by its base.◀  
3. Fold down the wipers.  
Light-emitting diodes (LEDs)  
Some items of equipment use light-emitting  
diodes installed behind a cover as a light  
source.  
Lamp and bulb replacement  
Hints  
These light-emitting diodes, which are related  
to conventional lasers, are officially designated  
as Class 1 light-emitting diodes.  
Lights and bulbs  
Lights and bulbs make an essential contribu‐  
tion to vehicle safety.  
Do not remove the covers  
The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends  
that you entrust corresponding procedures to  
the service center if you are unfamiliar those or  
if they have not been described here.  
Do not remove the covers, and never  
stare into the unfiltered light for several hours;  
otherwise, irritation of the retina could result.◀  
You can obtain a selection of replacement  
bulbs at the service center.  
Headlight glass  
Condensation can form on the inside of the ex‐  
ternal lights in cool or humid weather. When  
driving with the light switched on, the conden‐  
sation evaporates after a short time. The head‐  
light glass does not need to be changed.  
Danger of burns  
Only change bulbs when they are cool;  
otherwise, there is a danger of getting  
burned.◀  
If the headlights 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.  
Working on the lighting system  
When working on the lighting system,  
you should always reel off the lights affected to  
prevent short circuits.  
Headlight setting  
The headlight adjustments can be affected by  
changing lights and bulbs. Have the head‐  
To avoid possible injury or equipment damage  
when replacing bulbs, observe any instructions  
provided by the bulb manufacturer.◀  
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ice after a replacement.  
Low beams  
55-watt bulb, H7.  
1. Tip the connector with the bulb down  
slightly and pull out carefully.  
Front lights, bulb replacement  
Halogen headlights  
At a glance  
2. Pull the bulb off the connector and insert  
the new bulb.  
3. Install the new bulb in reverse order of re‐  
moval.  
4. Place the cover according to the arrow  
markings on the headlight housing.  
5. Close the headlight housing with the lid.  
Parking lights  
5-watt bulb, W5W.  
1. Remove the bulb holder.  
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2
3
4
5
High beams/headlight flasher  
Low beams  
2. Carefully remove the bulb from the socket.  
3. Install the new bulb in reverse order of re‐  
moval.  
Turn signal/side marker light  
Parking lights  
4. Place the cover according to the arrow  
markings on the headlight housing.  
Daytime running lights  
5. Close the headlight housing with the lid.  
Accessing the low beams and parking  
lights  
Accessing the high beams/headlight  
flasher and daytime running lights  
Follow general instructions, refer to page 218.  
1. Open the hood, refer to page 208.  
Follow general instructions, refer to page 218.  
1. Open the hood, refer to page 208.  
2. Turn the cover counterclockwise and re‐  
move.  
2. Turn the cover counterclockwise and re‐  
move.  
3. The upper bulb is the low beam and the  
lower bulb is the parking lamp.  
3. The upper bulb is the high beam/headlight  
flasher and the lower bulb is the daytime  
running lights.  
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At a glance  
55-watt bulb, H7.  
1. Tip the connector with the bulb up slightly  
and pull out carefully.  
2. Pull the bulb off the connector and insert  
the new bulb.  
3. Install the new bulb in reverse order of re‐  
moval.  
4. Place the cover according to the arrow  
markings on the headlight housing.  
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2
3
Parking lights / daytime running lights  
5. Close the headlight housing with the lid.  
Low beams/high beams/headlight flasher  
Turn signal/side marker light  
Daytime running lights  
21-watt bulb, W21W.  
Xenon headlights  
1. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise and  
remove.  
Low beams and high beams are designed with  
xenon technology.  
2. Carefully remove the bulb from the socket.  
The parking lights and daylight running lights  
are made using LED technology.  
3. Install the new bulb in reverse order of re‐  
moval.  
Contact your service center in the event of a  
malfunction.  
4. Place the cover according to the arrow  
markings on the headlight housing.  
LED headlights  
5. Close the headlight housing with the lid.  
Light-emitting diodes (LEDs)  
Xenon headlights  
Hints  
With LED headlights, all front lights and side  
indicators are designed with LED technology.  
Because of the long life of these bulbs, the  
likelihood of failure is very low. Switching the  
lights on and off frequently shortens their life.  
If an LED fails, switch on the front fog lights  
and continue the trip with great care. Comply  
with local regulations.  
If a bulb fails, reel on the front fog lights and  
continue the trip with great care. Comply with  
local regulations.  
Contact your service center in the event of a  
malfunction.  
Front fog lights  
Follow general instructions, refer to page 218.  
Do not perform work/bulb replacement  
on xenon headlights  
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 a 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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LED front fog lights  
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35-watt bulb, H8.  
These front fog lights are made using LED  
technology. Contact your service center in the  
event of a malfunction.  
1. Insert the screwdriver from the onboard  
vehicle tool kit, with the flat side on the clip,  
arrow 1.  
Turn signal  
Note  
Follow general instructions, refer to page 218.  
The turn signals are located next to each low  
beam in the engine compartment.  
21-watt bulb, PY 21W.  
Replacement  
2. Turn the screwdriver by 90°, arrow 2.  
1. Open the hood, refer to page 208.  
3. Remove the front fog lamp toward the  
front.  
2. Turn the bulb with the socket counter‐  
clockwise and carefully remove.  
4. Detach the connector.  
3. Push the bulb down slightly and unscrew  
from the socket.  
5. Turn the bulb bracket and remove it.  
4. To insert the new bulb, proceed in reverse  
order of removal.  
Turn signal in exterior mirror  
The turn signals in the exterior mirrors feature  
LED technology. Contact your service center  
in the event of a malfunction.  
6. Remove the bulb and replace it.  
7. Proceed in reverse order to insert the front  
fog lamp. Note the guide rails in doing so.  
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body, push it up, arrow, and remove the  
cover.  
Tail lights, bulb replacement  
At a glance  
3. Release both nuts.  
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2
3
4
5
Turn signal  
Backup lamp  
Inside brake lamp  
Rear lamp  
Rear lamp/brake light  
Bulb replacement, exterior tail lights  
General information  
4. Remove the tail lamp from the body and  
detach the connector.  
Follow general instructions, refer to page 218.  
21-watt bulb, P21W.  
Replacing the bulbs  
With Adaptive Light Control or xenon head‐  
lights: rear lamp features LED technology.  
Contact your service center in the event of a  
malfunction.  
1. Release the three fasteners on the bulb  
holder and remove the bulb holder from  
the tail lamp.  
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 lights or the vehicle.◀  
Removing the exterior tail lamp  
1. Open the tailgate.  
2. Insert the screwdriver from the onboard  
vehicle tool kit between the cover and  
2. Turn the bulb and remove it. The turn sig‐  
nal is the upper bulb and the rear lamp/  
brake lamp is the lower bulb on the bulb  
holder.  
3. Proceed in the reverse order to insert the  
new bulb and attach the bulb holder. Make  
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sure that the bulb holder is engaged in all  
fasteners.  
1. Attach the connector to the tail lamp.  
2. Proceed in the reverse order to insert the  
new bulb and attach the bulb holder.  
Installing the tail lamp  
1. Connect and install the tail lamp.  
Ensure that the bulb holder is firmly at‐  
tached.  
2. Insert the cover with the three mountings  
in the tail lamp. While applying pressure on  
the top and bottom bracket, slide the cover  
down to the stop.  
License plate lights  
Follow general instructions, refer to page 218.  
These lights are made using LED technology.  
Contact your service center in the event of a  
malfunction.  
Lights in the tailgate  
General information  
Follow general instructions, refer to page 218.  
Reversing lights: 16-watt bulb, W16W.  
Inner brake lamp: 21-watt bulb, H21W.  
Changing wheels  
Hints  
Accessing the lights  
When using run-flat tires or sealants, a tire  
does not need to be changed immediately in  
the event of pressure loss due to a flat tire.  
1. Open the tailgate.  
2. Pull out the cover at the recessed grip, ar‐  
row.  
Which is why no spare tire is available.  
The tools for changing wheels are available as  
accessories from your service center.  
Jacking points for the vehicle jack  
3. Detach the connector.  
Replacing the reversing lamp and inner  
brake lamp  
1. Detach the bulb holder from the tail lamp.  
The jacking points for the vehicle jack are lo‐  
cated at the positions shown.  
The reversing lamp is the upper bulb and  
the inner brake lamp is the lower bulb on  
the bulb holder.  
2. To replace the reversing lamp, pull off the  
bulb carefully.  
Vehicle battery  
Maintenance  
The battery is maintenance-free.  
To replace the inner brake lamp, push the  
bulb down and turn it to the left.  
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The added amount of acid is sufficient for the  
service life of the battery.  
Starting aid terminals  
In the vehicle, only charge the battery via the  
starting aid terminals, refer to page 228, in the  
engine compartment with the engine off.  
Further information about the battery can be  
obtained from your service center.  
Battery replacement  
Power failure  
After a temporary power loss, some equipment  
needs to be newly initialized or individual set‐  
tings updated, e. g.:  
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.◀  
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Seat and mirror memory: store the posi‐  
tions again.  
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Time: update.  
Date: update.  
After a battery replacement, have the battery  
registered on the vehicle by the service center  
to ensure that all comfort features are fully  
available and that any Check Control mes‐  
sages of these comfort features are no longer  
displayed.  
Glass sunroof: initialize the system, refer to  
page 50.  
Disposing of old batteries  
Have old batteries disposed of by your  
service center or bring them to a recy‐  
cling center.  
Charging the battery  
General information  
Make sure that the battery is always suffi‐  
ciently charged to guarantee that the battery  
remains usable for its full service life.  
Maintain the battery in an upright position for  
transport and storage. Secure the battery so  
that it does not tip over during transport.  
The battery may need to be charged in the fol‐  
lowing cases:  
Fuses  
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When making frequent short-distance  
drives.  
Hints  
Replacing fuses  
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If the vehicle is not used for prolonged pe‐  
riods, longer than a month.  
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.◀  
Hints  
Do not connect charging devices to the  
12 volt socket in the vehicle  
Plastic tweezers and information on the fuse  
types and locations are stored in the fuse box  
in the trunk.  
Do not connect battery chargers to the fac‐  
tory-installed 12 volt sockets in the vehicle as  
this may damage the vehicle battery due to an  
increased power consumption.◀  
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In the glove compartment  
Swing the cover down, arrow.  
In the cargo area  
Open the cover on the right side trim, arrow,  
and remove the sound insulation.  
Information on the fuse types and locations is  
found on a separate sheet.  
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Breakdown assistance  
Hints  
Vehicle features and options  
Emergency Request not guaranteed  
This chapter describes all standard, country-  
specific and optional features offered with the  
series. It also describes features that are not  
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to  
the selected options or country versions. This  
also applies to safety-related functions and  
systems. The respectively applicable country  
provisions must be observed when using the  
respective features and systems.  
For technical reasons, the Emergency  
Request cannot be guaranteed under unfavor‐  
able conditions.◀  
Overview  
Hazard warning flashers  
SOS button in the roofliner  
Requirements  
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The SIM card integrated in the vehicle has  
been activated.  
The button is located in the center console.  
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The radio-ready state is switched on.  
The Assist system is functional.  
Initiating an Emergency Request  
1. Press the cover briefly to open it.  
Intelligent Emergency  
Request  
2. Press the SOS button until the LED at the  
button lights up green.  
The concept  
In case of an emergency, an Emergency Re‐  
quest can be made through this system.  
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The LED lights up green: an Emergency  
Request was initiated.  
If a cancel prompt appears on the display,  
the Emergency Request can be aborted.  
General information  
Only press the SOS button in an emergency.  
If the situation allows, wait in your vehicle  
until the voice connection has been estab‐  
lished.  
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The LED flashes green when a connection  
to the BMW Response Center has been  
established.  
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When the emergency request is received  
at the BMW Response Center, the BMW  
Response Center contacts you and takes  
further steps to help you.  
First aid kit  
Note  
Some of the articles have a limited service life.  
Even if you are unable to respond, the  
BMW Response Center can take further  
steps to help you under certain circum‐  
stances.  
Check the expiration dates of the contents  
regularly and replace any expired items  
promptly.  
For this, data are transmitted to the BMW  
Response Center which serve to deter‐  
mine the necessary rescue measures. E. g.  
the current position of the vehicle, if it can  
be established.  
Storage  
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If the LED is flashing green, but the BMW  
Response Center can no longer be heard  
via the speaker, you can nevertheless still  
be heard at 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 behind the left-hand  
cover in the trunk.  
Jump-starting  
General information  
If the battery is discharged, the engine can be  
started using the battery of another vehicle  
and two jumper cables. Only use jumper ca‐  
bles with fully insulated clamp handles.  
Warning triangle  
Hints  
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.◀  
To prevent personal injury or damage to both  
vehicles, adhere strictly to the following proce‐  
dure.  
The warning triangle is located behind the left-  
hand cover in the trunk.  
To remove, loosen the bracket.  
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Preparation  
Connecting the cables  
1. Pull off the lid of the BMW starting aid ter‐  
minal.  
Bodywork contact between vehicles  
Make sure that there is no contact be‐  
tween the bodywork of the two vehicles; other‐  
wise, there is a danger of short circuits.◀  
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.  
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.  
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.  
2. Switch off the engine of the assisting vehi‐  
cle.  
3. Switch off any electronic systems/power  
consumers in both vehicles.  
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.  
Starting aid terminals  
Connecting order  
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.  
Connect the jumper cables in the correct  
order to prevent risk of injury from arcing.◀  
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 to be started has a diesel en‐  
gine: let the engine of the assisting vehicle  
run for approx. 10 minutes.  
The so-called starting aid terminal in the en‐  
gine compartment acts as the battery's posi‐  
tive terminal.  
2. Start the engine of the vehicle that is to be  
started in the usual way.  
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.  
3. Let both engines run for several minutes.  
4. Disconnect the jumper cables in the re‐  
verse order.  
Check the battery and recharge if needed.  
The body ground or a special nut acts as the  
battery negative terminal.  
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Tow-starting and towing  
Hints  
Note  
Light towing vehicle  
Tow-starting and towing  
The towing vehicle must not be lighter  
than the vehicle being towed; otherwise, it will  
not be possible to control the vehicle's re‐  
sponse.◀  
For tow-starting or towing, switch off the  
Intelligent Safety systems; otherwise malfunc‐  
tions of the individual braking systems might  
lead to accidents.◀  
Attaching the tow bar/tow rope correctly  
Steptronic transmission: transporting  
your vehicle  
Attach the tow bar or tow rope to the tow  
fitting; connecting it to other vehicle parts may  
cause damage.◀  
Note  
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Switch on the hazard warning system, de‐  
pending on local regulations.  
Your vehicle is not permitted to be towed.  
Therefore, contact a service center in the  
event of a breakdown.  
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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.  
Do not have the vehicle towed  
Have your vehicle transported on a load‐  
ing platform only; otherwise, damage may oc‐  
cur.◀  
Tow bar  
The tow fittings used should be on the same  
side on both vehicles.  
Tow truck  
Should it prove impossible to avoid mounting  
the tow bar at an offset angle, please observe  
the following:  
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Maneuvering capability is limited going  
around corners.  
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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.  
The vehicle should only be transported on a  
loading platform.  
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.◀  
Tow fitting  
The screw-in tow fitting should always be car‐  
ried in the vehicle.  
Use tow fitting located in the front only for po‐  
sitioning the vehicle.  
The tow fitting can be screwed in at the front  
or rear of the BMW.  
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The tow fitting is located in the onboard vehi‐  
cle tool kit behind the left folding cover in the  
trunk.  
Tow fitting, information on use  
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Use only the tow fitting provided with  
the vehicle and screw it all the way in.  
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Use the tow fitting for towing on paved  
roads only.  
Avoid lateral loading of the tow fitting, e.g.,  
do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting.  
Otherwise, damage to the tow fitting and the  
vehicle can occur.◀  
Screw thread for tow fitting  
Press on the mark on the edge of the cover to  
push it out.  
Tow-starting  
Steptronic transmission  
Do not tow-start the vehicle.  
Tow-starting the engine is not possible due to  
the Steptronic transmission.  
Have the cause of the starting problems fixed.  
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Care  
Cleaning sensors/camera lenses with  
high-pressure washers  
Vehicle features and options  
This chapter describes all standard, country-  
specific and optional features offered with the  
series. It also describes features that are not  
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to  
the selected options or country versions. This  
also applies to safety-related functions and  
systems. The respectively applicable country  
provisions must be observed when using the  
respective features and systems.  
When using high-pressure washers, do not  
spray the sensors and camera lenses on the  
outside of the vehicle for long periods and  
maintain a distance of at least 12 in/30 cm.◀  
Automatic car washes  
Hints  
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Give preference to cloth car washes or  
those that use soft brushes in order to  
avoid paint damage.  
Car washes  
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Make sure that the wheels and tires are not  
damaged by the transport mechanisms.  
General information  
Regularly remove foreign objects such as  
leaves in the area below the windshield when  
the hood is raised.  
Fold in the exterior mirrors; otherwise, they  
may be damaged, depending on the width  
of the vehicle.  
Wash your vehicle frequently, particularly in  
winter. Intense soiling and road salt can dam‐  
age the vehicle.  
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Deactivate the rain sensor, refer to  
page 74, 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 47.  
Hints  
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 ℃.  
Guide rails in car washes  
Avoid car washes with guide rails higher  
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.  
than 4 in/10 cm; otherwise, the vehicle body  
could be damaged.◀  
Before driving into a car wash  
In order to ensure that the vehicle can roll in a  
car wash, take the following steps:  
Follow the user's manual for the high-pressure  
washer.◀  
Steptronic transmission:  
1. Drive into the car wash.  
2. Engage selector lever position N.  
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3. Deactivating Automatic Hold, refer to  
page 71.  
can be reduced and corrosion of the brake  
discs can occur.  
4. Release the parking brake.  
5. 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.  
Do not turn off the ignition in the car  
wash  
Vehicle care  
Car care products  
Do not turn off the ignition in the car wash;  
otherwise, selector lever position P is en‐  
gaged and damages can result.◀  
BMW recommends using care and cleaning  
products from BMW, since these have been  
tested and approved.  
The vehicle cannot be locked from the outside  
when in selector lever position N. A signal  
sounds when an attempt is made to lock the  
vehicle.  
Car care and cleaning products  
Follow the instructions on the container.  
When cleaning the interior, open the doors or  
windows.  
To start the engine with Steptronic transmis‐  
sion:  
Only use products intended for cleaning vehi‐  
cles.  
1. Depress the brake pedal.  
2. Press the Start/Stop button.  
Cleansers can contain substances that are  
dangerous and harmful to your health.◀  
Pressing the Start/Stop button without step‐  
ping on the brake turns the ignition off.  
Vehicle paint  
Selector lever 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.  
Selector lever position P is engaged automati‐  
cally:  
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When the ignition is switched off.  
After approx. 15 minutes.  
Headlights  
Aggressive substances such as spilled fuel, oil,  
grease or bird droppings, must be removed im‐  
mediately to prevent the finish from being al‐  
tered or discolored.  
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Do not rub dry and do not use abrasive or  
acidic cleansers.  
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Soak areas that have been dirtied e. g.,  
from insects, with shampoo and wash off  
with water.  
Leather care  
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Thaw ice with de-icing spray; do not use an  
ice scraper.  
Remove dust from the leather often, using a  
cloth or vacuum cleaner.  
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 noises.  
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 upholstery is very dirty, e.g., with beverage  
stains, use a soft sponge or microfiber cloth  
with a suitable interior cleaner.  
Plastic components  
These include:  
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Imitation leather surfaces.  
Roofliner.  
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.  
Matt 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.  
Dampen cloth lightly with water.  
Do not soak the roofliner.  
Caring for special components  
Light-alloy wheels  
No cleansers that contain alcohol or sol‐  
vents  
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 pressure  
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.  
Clean with a clean, antistatic microfiber cloth.  
Carpets and floor mats  
No objects in the area around the pedals  
Long-term  
Keep floor mats, carpets, and any other  
objects out of the pedal area; otherwise, the  
function of the pedals could be impeded while  
driving and create the risk of an accident.  
When the vehicle is shut down for longer than  
three months, special measures must be  
taken. Additional information is available from  
the service center.  
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 attached to  
floor.  
Ensure that the floor mats are securely fas‐  
tened again after they were removed for clean‐  
ing, e.g.◀  
Floor mats can be removed from the car's inte‐  
rior 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.  
Sensor/camera lenses  
To clean sensors and camera lenses, use a  
cloth moistened with a small amount of glass  
detergent.  
Displays/monitors  
Cleaning displays and screens  
Do not use any chemical or household  
cleaning agents; otherwise, surfaces can be af‐  
fected.◀  
Keeping out moisture  
Keep all fluids and moisture away from  
the unit; otherwise, electrical components can  
be damaged.◀  
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