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BMW 3 SERIES SEDAN - PRODUCT CATALOGUE, Owner'S Manual

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Tire inflation pressure values up to

100 mph/160 km/h

320i

Tire size

Pressure specifications
in bar/PSI

Specifications in
bar/PSI with cold
tires

225/50 R 17 94 V M
+S A/S RSC
225/50 R 17 94 H M
+S RSC

2.2 / 32

2.2 / 32

225/45 R 18 91 V M
+S A/S RSC
225/45 R 18 91 Y
RSC
225/45 R 18 95 V M
+S XL RSC

2.2 / 32

2.4 / 35

Front: 225/50 R 17
94 W RSC
Rear:
255/45 R 17 98 W
RSC

2.2 / 32
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-
2.4 / 35

Front: 225/45 R 18
91 Y RSC
Rear:
255/40 R 18 95 Y
RSC

2.2 / 32
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-
2.2 / 32

Front: 225/40 R 19
89 Y RSC
Rear:
255/35 R 19 92 Y
RSC

2.2 / 32
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-
2.4/ 35

Tire size

Pressure specifications
in bar/PSI

Front: 225/35 R 20
90 Y XL RSC
Rear: 255/30 R 20
92 Y XL RSC

2.5 / 36
-

-
3.0 / 44

Compact wheel
T 135/80 R 17 102
M

Speed up to a max. of
50 mph / 80 km/h
4.2 / 60

320i xDrive

Tire size

Pressure specifications
in bar/PSI

Specifications in
bar/PSI with cold
tires

225/50 R 17 94 V M
+S A/S RSC
225/50 R 17 94 H M
+S RSC

2.2 / 32

2.2 / 32

225/45 R 18 91 V M
+S A/S RSC
225/45 R 18 91 Y
RSC
225/45 R 18 95 V M
+S XL RSC

2.2 / 32

2.4 / 35

Front: 225/50 R 17
94 W RSC
Rear:
255/45 R 17 98 W
RSC

2.2 / 32
-

-
2.4 / 35

Front: 225/45 R 18
91 Y RSC
Rear:
255/40 R 18 95 Y
RSC

2.2 / 32
-

-
2.2 / 32

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Wheels and tires

Mobility

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Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 917 801 - II/13

Summary of Contents for 3 SERIES SEDAN - PRODUCT CATALOGUE

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual for Vehicle THE BMW 3 SERIES SEDAN OWNER S MANUAL The Ultimate Driving Machine THE BMW 3 SERIES SEDAN OWNER S MANUAL Contents A Z Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 917 801 II 13 ...

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Page 3: ... you make full use of the technical features available in your BMW The manual also contains information designed to enhance operating reliability and road safety and to contribute to maintaining the value of your BMW Any updates made after the editorial deadline for the printed or Integrated Owner s Manual are located in the appendix of the printed quick reference for the vehicle Supplementary inf...

Page 4: ...ich Germany Reprinting including excerpts only with the written consent of BMW AG Munich US English II 13 03 13 490 Printed on environmentally friendly paper bleached without chlorine suitable for recycling Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 917 801 II 13 ...

Page 5: ... 70 Displays 87 Lamps 92 Safety 110 Driving stability control systems 115 Driving comfort 137 Climate control 144 Interior equipment 152 Storage compartments Driving tips 158 Things to remember when driving 161 Loading 164 Saving fuel Mobility 172 Refueling 174 Fuel 178 Wheels and tires 194 Engine compartment 196 Engine oil 199 Coolant 200 Maintenance 202 Replacing components 213 Breakdown assista...

Page 6: ...th the voice ac tivation system Identifies the answers generated by the voice activation system Refers to measures that can be taken to help protect the environment Symbols on vehicle components Indicates that you should consult the rele vant section of this Owner s Manual for infor mation on a particular part or assembly Vehicle equipment This Owner s Manual describes all models and all standard ...

Page 7: ...eels suspension components brake dust shields telephones including operation of any mobile phone from within the vehicle without using an externally mounted antenna or trans ceiver equipment for instance CBs walkie talkies ham radios or similar accessories may cause extensive damage to the vehicle com promise its safety interfere with the vehicle s electrical system or affect the validity of the B...

Page 8: ...he condition of the vehicle events and faults This technical information generally documents the state of a component a module a system or the environment Operating states of system components fill levels for instance Status messages for the vehicle and from its individual components e g wheel rotation speed vehicle speed deceleration trans verse acceleration Malfunctions and faults in important s...

Page 9: ...addition to the vehicle manu facturer other parties such as law enforcement that have the special equipment can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR Reporting safety defects For US customers The following only applies to vehicles owned and operated in the US If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you shou...

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Page 11: ...iews of buttons switches and displays are intended to familiarize you with your vehicle You will also become quickly acquainted with the available control concepts and options Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 917 801 II 13 ...

Page 12: ... variant This also applies for safety related functions and systems All around the steering wheel 1 Roller sunblinds 43 2 Rear window safety switch 42 3 Power windows 41 4 Exterior mirror operation 52 5 Glove compartment on the driver s side 152 Driver assistance systems Active Blind Spot Detec tion 105 Collision warning 102 Collision warning with braking function 100 Lane departure warning 104 6 ...

Page 13: ...r rupting 115 Increase distance 117 Reduce distance 117 Cruise control rocker switch 122 116 9 Instrument cluster 70 10 Steering wheel buttons right Entertainment source Volume Voice activation 23 Phone see user s manual for Nav igation Entertainment and Com munication Thumbwheel for selection lists 81 11 Steering column stalk right Windshield wipers 64 Rain sensor 65 Clean the windshields and hea...

Page 14: ...n Entertainment and Communi cation 7 Climate control 137 8 Controller with buttons 16 9 Parking brake 63 10 PDC Park Distance Control 123 Backup camera 125 Parking assistant 132 Surround View 125 11 Driving Dynamics Control 112 DSC Dynamic Stability Con trol 110 12 Automatic transmission selector lever 67 Manual transmission selector lever 67 At a glance Cockpit 14 Online Edition for Part no 01 40...

Page 15: ... headliner 1 Emergency Request 213 2 Glass sunroof powered 43 3 Indicator lamp front passenger airbag 94 4 Reading lamps 91 5 Interior lamps 91 Cockpit At a glance 15 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 917 801 II 13 ...

Page 16: ...u pants and to other road users never attempt to use the controls or enter information unless traf fic and road conditions allow this Controls at a glance Controls 1 Control Display 2 Controller with buttons The buttons can be used to open the menus directly The controller can be used to select menu items and create the settings Control Display Hints To clean the Control Display follow the care in...

Page 17: ... menu BACK Displays the previous panel OPTION Opens the Options menu Controller without navigation system Select menu items and create settings 1 Turn 2 Press 3 Move in two directions Buttons on controller Press the button Function MENU Open the main menu Audio Open audio menu last lis tened to switch between audio menus TEL Opens the Telephone menu iDrive At a glance 17 Online Edition for Part no...

Page 18: ...erlap Move the controller to the left The current panel is closed and the previous panel is displayed The previous panel is opened again by pressing the BACK button In this case the current panel is not closed Move the controller to the right A new panel is opened on top of the previous display White arrows pointing to the left or right indicate that additional panels can be opened View of an open...

Page 19: ...nctions Several menu items are preceded by a check box It indicates whether the function is acti vated or deactivated Selecting the menu item activates or deactivates the function The function is activated The function is deactivated Example setting the clock Setting the clock 1 Press the button The main menu is displayed 2 Turn the controller until Settings is high lighted and then press the cont...

Page 20: ...rch Wireless network is not available Bluetooth is switched on Roaming is active Text message was received Symbol Meaning Check the SIM card SIM card is blocked SIM card is missing Enter the PIN Entertainment symbols Symbol Meaning CD DVD player Music collection Gracenote database AUX IN port USB audio interface USB audio interface mobile phone audio interface USB audio interface Mobile phone audi...

Page 21: ...manual for Navigation Entertain ment and Communication Saving a function 1 Highlight the function via the iDrive 2 Press the desired button for more than 2 seconds Running a function Press the button The function will run immediately This means for example that the number is dialed when a phone number is selected Displaying the button assignment Use a finger to touch the buttons Do not wear gloves...

Page 22: ...r case letters and numbers Symbol Function Enter the letters Enter the numbers or Move the controller up Without navigation system Select the symbol Entry comparison Entry of names and addresses the selection is narroweddowneverytimealetterisenteredand letters may be added automatically The entries are continuously compared to the data stored in the vehicle Only those letters are offered during th...

Page 23: ...the button on the steering wheel 2 Wait for the signal 3 Say the command Thecommandisdisplayedintheinstrument cluster This symbol in the instrument cluster indi cates that the voice activation system is active If no other commands are available operate the function in this case via iDrive Terminating the voice activation system Briefly press the button on the steering wheel or Cancel Possible comm...

Page 24: ...e Entertainment sound output if necessary 2 Press the button on the steering wheel 3 C D drive Track e g CD track 4 Setting the voice dialog You can set whether the system should use the standard dialog or a shorter version In the shorter variant of the voice dialog the an nouncements from the system are issued in an abbreviated form On the Control Display 1 Settings 2 Language Units 3 Speech mode...

Page 25: ...sis and speed Always say commands in the language of the voice activation system Keep the doors windows and glass sunroof closed to prevent noise interference Avoid making other noise in the vehicle while speaking Voice activation system At a glance 25 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 917 801 II 13 ...

Page 26: ...vent of a flat tire This information can also be displayed during driving Search by pictures Information and descriptions based on illustra tions can be searched via search by pictures This is helpful for example if the description of an outfitting package that cannot be named is needed Owner s Manual Information and descriptions can be searched by direct entry of a search term via the index Selec...

Page 27: ...nu is displayed 2 Display Owner s Manual 3 Select the desired page in the Owner s Manual 4 Press the button again to return to the function displayed last 5 Press the button to return to the page of the Owner s Manual displayed last To switch back and forth repeatedly between the function displayed last and the page of the Owner s Manual displayed last repeat steps 4 and 5 This opens a new panel e...

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Page 29: ...vide you with information that will give you complete control of your vehicle All features and accessories that are useful for driving and your safety comfort and convenience are described here Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 917 801 II 13 ...

Page 30: ...ch remote control is used to unlock the vehicle Personal Profile refer to page 31 In addition information about service require ments is stored in the remote control Service data in the remote control refer to page 200 Integrated key Press the button on the back of the remote con trol arrow 1 and pull out the key arrow 2 The integrated key fits the following locks Driver s door Glove compartment o...

Page 31: ...ressing the brake Manual transmission if a corresponding Check Control message appears hold the remote con trol as shown against the marked area on the steeringcolumnandpresstheStart Stopbutton within 10 seconds while pressing the clutch pedal Personal Profile The concept You can set several of your vehicle s functions to suit your personal needs and preferences The settings are automatically save...

Page 32: ...ofiles 3 Import profile 4 USB interface USB device Exporting profiles Most settings of the active profile and the saved contacts can be exported This can be helpful for securing and retrieving personal settings before delivering the vehicle to a workshop for example 1 Settings 2 Profiles 3 Export profile 4 USB interface USB device Using the guest profile The guest profile can be used to make indiv...

Page 33: ...tations station listened to last special settings Backup camera selection of functions and type of display Side View selection of the display type Language on the Control Display Lane departure warning last setting on off Active Blind Spot Detection last setting on off Daytime running lights current setting Triple turn signal activation Locking the vehicle after a brief period or after starting to...

Page 34: ... remote control cur rently in use 1 Settings 2 Door locks 3 With professional navigation system Unlock button Without professional navigation system Select a symbol 4 Select the desired function Driver s door only Only the driver s door and the fuel filler flap are unlocked Pressing again un locks the entire vehicle All doors The entire vehicle is unlocked Dependingonhowthevehicleisequippedorthe c...

Page 35: ...lash when lock unlock Retrieving the seat and mirror settings The driver s seat and exterior mirror positions used last are stored for the remote control cur rently in use When the vehicle is unlocked these positions are automatically retrieved if this function was activated Pinch hazard when moving back the seat If this function is used first make sure that the footwell behind the driver s seat i...

Page 36: ...ergencydetectionofthe remote control Only the driver s door is unlocked or locked via the door lock Locking the doors and trunk lid together To lock all doors and the trunk lid at once 1 With the doors closed lock the vehicle using the button for the central locking system in the interior 2 Unlock and open the driver s or front pas senger door 3 Lock the vehicle Lock the driver s door using the in...

Page 37: ...outside Press the button on the trunk lid Press the button on the remote control for approx 1 second With Comfort Access the trunk lid opens with no touch activation refer to page 39 Opening from the inside Push the button in the driver s footwell If the vehicle is stationary the trunk lid opens if it is not locked Closing Recessed grips in the interior trim of the trunk lid make it easier to pull...

Page 38: ...rby or in the passenger compartment Comfort Access supports the following func tions Unlocking locking of the vehicle Convenient closing Unlocking of the trunk lid separately Open trunk lid with no touch activation Start the engine Functional requirements There are no external sources of interfer ence nearby To lock the vehicle the remote control must be located outside of the vehicle The next unl...

Page 39: ...runk lid can be opened with no touch activation using the re mote control you are carrying A sensor detects a directed foot motion in the center of the area at the rear of the car and the trunk lid opens During opening the trunk lid pivots back and up Ensure that adequate clearance is available be fore opening Do not touch vehicle With the foot motion make sure there is steady stance and do not to...

Page 40: ... and armed alarm system The alarm system is triggered when the door is opened if the vehicle is unlocked via the door lock In order to terminate this alarm unlock vehicle with the remote control or switch on the ignition if necessary by emergency detection of the re mote control Trunk lid and armed alarm system The trunk lid can be opened even when the alarm system is armed Press the button on the...

Page 41: ...system to function properly Avoiding unintentional alarms The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor can be switched off together such as in the fol lowing situations In automatic car washes In duplex garages During transport on car carrying trains at sea or on a trailer When animals are to remain in the vehicle Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor Press the remote ...

Page 42: ...tall any accessories in the range of movement of the windows otherwise the pinch protection system will be impaired Closing without the pinch protection system Keep the closing path clear Monitor the closing process and make sure that the closing path of the window is clear otherwise injuries may result For example if there is an external danger or if ice on the windows prevents a window from clos...

Page 43: ...erwise injuries may result Take the remote control with you Take the remote control with you when leaving the vehicle so that children for example cannot operate the roof and injure themselves Tilting the glass sunroof Push switch upward briefly Closed roof is tilted open The opened roof closes until it is in its tilted position The sliding visor stays completely open Opening closing the glass sun...

Page 44: ... 2 Press the switch forward again beyond the resistance point and hold until the roof closes without pinch protection Closing from the raised position without pinch protection If there is an external danger push the switch forward past the resistance point and hold it The roof closes without pinch protection Initializing after a power failure After a power failure during the opening or clos ing pr...

Page 45: ...ving Do not adjust the driver s seat while driv ing or the seat could respond with unexpected movement and the ensuing loss of vehicle con trol could lead to an accident Do not incline the backrest too far to the rear Also on the front passenger side do not incline the backrest on the front passenger side too far to the rear during driving or there is a risk of slipping under the safety belt in th...

Page 46: ...he seat en gages properly Electrically adjustable seats At a glance 1 Seat and mirror memory 2 Backrest width 3 Lumbar support 4 Backrest tilt 5 Forward backward height seat tilt Note The seat setting for the driver s seat is stored for the remote control currently in use When the vehicle is unlocked via the remote control the positionisautomaticallyretrievedifthefunction refer to page 35 is activ...

Page 47: ... the lumbar region of the spine The lower back and the spine are supported for upright posture Pressthefront rearsectionof the switch The curvature is increased decreased Press the upper lower sec tion of the switch The curvature is shifted up down Backrest width Change the width of the backrest using the side wings to adjust the lateral support Adjusting Controls 47 Online Edition for Part no 01 ...

Page 48: ...ts with safety belt The vehicle has five seats each of which is equipped with a safety belt Number of safety belts Your vehicle has been fitted with five safety belts for the safety of you and your passengers How ever they can only offer protection when ad justed correctly Notes Always make sure that safety belts are being worn by all occupants before driving away Although airbags enhance safety b...

Page 49: ...nds Make sure that the safety belts are positioned correctly The safety belt reminder is active at speeds above approx 5 mph 8 km h It can also be ac tivated if objects are placed on the front pas senger seat Damage to safety belts In the case of strain caused by accidents or damage Have the safety belts including the safety belt tensioners replaced and have the belt anchors checked Checking and r...

Page 50: ...he head restraint out completely Before transporting passengers Reinstall the head restraint before trans porting anyone in the seat otherwise the pro tective function of the head restraint is unavail able Rear head restraints Correctly adjusted head restraint A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the risk of injury to cervical vertebrae in the event of an accident Adjusting the head restrai...

Page 51: ...nts Removing Only remove the head restraint if no one will be sitting in the seat in question 1 Pull the head restraint upward as far as pos sible 2 Press the button arrow 1 and pull the head restraint out completely Before transporting passengers Reinstall the head restraint before trans porting anyone in the seat otherwise the pro tective function of the head restraint is unavail able Seat and m...

Page 52: ...s deactivated to save battery power To reactivate calling up of a seat position Open and close the door or trunk lid Press a button on the remote control Press the Start Stop button Mirrors Exterior mirrors At a glance 1 Adjusting 2 Left right Automatic Curb Monitor 3 Fold in and out General information The mirror on the passenger side is more curved than the driver s side mirror Estimating distan...

Page 53: ...streets For folding back mirrors that were folded away manually Mirrors that were folded in are folded out auto matically at a speed of approx 25 mph 40 km h Fold in the mirror in a car wash Before entering an automatic car wash fold in the exterior mirrors by hand or with the button otherwise they could be damaged de pending on the width of the vehicle Automatic heating Both exterior mirrors are ...

Page 54: ... adjust the steering wheel while driving otherwise an unexpected movement could result in an accident Adjusting 1 Fold the lever down 2 Move the steering wheel to the preferred height and angle to suit your seating posi tion 3 Fold the lever back Steering wheel heating Switching on off Press the button On the LED lights up Off the LED goes out Controls Adjusting 54 Online Edition for Part no 01 40...

Page 55: ...n the front passenger seat Should it ever be necessary to use a child re straint fixing system in the front passenger seat make sure that the front knee and side airbags on the front passenger side are deactivated Au tomatic deactivation of front passenger airbags refer to page 94 Note Deactivated front passenger airbags If a child restraint fixing system is used in the front passenger seat the fr...

Page 56: ...m in the front passenger seat the backrest width must be opened completely Do not change the adjustment after this otherwise the stability of the child seat will be reduced Child seat security The rear safety belts and the front passenger safety belt can be locked against pulling out for mounting the child restraint fixing systems Locking the safety belt 1 Pull out the belt webbing completely 2 Se...

Page 57: ...ing system Without a through loading system Position Mounts for the lower LATCH anchors are lo cated in the gap between the seat and backrest With a through loading system Position Mounts for the lower LATCH anchors are lo cated behind the indicated covers Mounting ISOFIX child restraint fixing systems 1 Mount the child restraint fixing system refer to the user s manual of the system 2 Ensure that...

Page 58: ...p Attaching the upper retaining strap to the mounting point 1 Remove the mounting point cover 2 Raise the head restraint 3 Guide the upper retaining strap between the supports of the head restraint 4 Attach the hook of the retaining strap to the mounting eye 5 Tighten the retaining strap by pulling it down 6 Lower and lock head restraints as needed Locking the doors and windows Rear doors Push the...

Page 59: ...s are switched on Shortly before the battery is discharged completely so that the engine can still be started Note If the engine is switched off and the ignition is switched on the system automatically switches to the radio ready state when the door is opened if the lights are switched off or the daytime run ning lights are switched on Ignition off Automatic transmission Press the Start Stop butto...

Page 60: ...sk of dan ger Before leaving the vehicle with the engine run ning set the parking brake and place the trans mission in position P or neutral to prevent the vehicle from moving Repeated starting in quick succession Avoid repeated unsuccessful attempts to start the vehicle or starting the vehicle several times in quick succession Otherwise the fuel is not burned or is inadequately burned posing a ri...

Page 61: ...op function The concept The Auto Start Stop function helps save fuel The system switches off the engine during a stop e g in a traffic congestion or at traffic lights The ignition remains switched on The engine starts again automatically for driving off Certain vehicle components may experience additional wear as a result of this system Automatic mode The Auto Start Stop function is operational af...

Page 62: ...ccelerate as usual Safety mode After the engine switches off automatically it will not start again automatically if any one of the following conditions are met The driver s safety belt is unbuckled and the driver s door is open The hood was unlocked Some indicator lamps light up for varying lengths of time The engine can only be started via the Start Stop button Note Even if driving away was not i...

Page 63: ...en the driver is detected to be absent Malfunction The Auto Start Stop function no longer switches of the engine automatically A Check Control message is displayed It is possible to continue driving Have the system checked Parking brake Applying The lever automatically engages after being pulled up The indicator lamp lights up red The parking brake is set Lower lamp indicator lamp in Canadian mode...

Page 64: ...icator lamp in dicates that a turn signal bulb has failed Triple turn signal activation Press the lever to the resistance point The turn signal flashes three times The function can be activated or deactivated 1 Settings 2 Lighting 3 Triple turn signal Signaling briefly Press the lever to the resistance point and hold it there for as long as you want the turn signal to flash High beams headlamp fla...

Page 65: ...e lever automatically returns to its initial po sition when released Brief wipe press down once To switch off normal wipe press down once To switch off fast wipe press down twice Intermittent operation or rain sensor The concept Without the rain sensor the frequency of the wiper operation is preset The rain sensor automatically controls the time between wipes depending on the intensity of the rain...

Page 66: ...onto the wind shield 3 Press the wiper lever up beyond the point of resistance and hold it for approx 3 seconds until the wiper remains in a nearly vertical position After the wipers are folded back down the wiper system must be reactivated Fold the wipers back down Before switching the ignition on fold the wipers back down to the windshield otherwise thewipersmaybecome damagedwhen they are switch...

Page 67: ...o 5th or 6th gear When shifting into 5th or 6th gear push the gearshift lever to the right otherwise inad vertent shifting into the 3rd or 4th gear could lead to engine damage Reverse gear Select only when the vehicle is stationary When the gearshift lever is pressed to the left a slight resistance needs to be overcome Automatic transmission with Steptronic Transmission positions D Drive automatic...

Page 68: ...rake pedal is pressed With the vehicle stationary press on the brake pedal before shifting out of P or N otherwise the shift command will not be executed shift lock Depress the brake until you start driv ing To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you select a driving position maintain pres sure on the brake pedal until you are ready to start Engaging D R and N Briefly push the selector lever i...

Page 69: ...ample if one of the following conditions is met DSC deactivated TRACTION activated SPORT activated In addition the kickdown is deactivated Ending the sport program manual mode Push the selector lever to the right D is displayed in the instrument cluster Shift paddles for Sport automatic transmission The shift paddles on the steering wheel allow you to shift gears quickly while keeping both hands o...

Page 70: ... because of the selected optional equip ment or country variant This also applies for safety related functions and systems Instrument cluster Overview instrument cluster 1 Fuel gauge 76 2 Speedometer 3 Indicator warning lamps 74 4 Tachometer 76 5 Engine oil temperature 76 6 Current fuel consumption 77 7 Electronic displays 72 8 Display reset miles 76 Controls Displays 70 Online Edition for Part no...

Page 71: ...1 Fuel gauge 76 2 Speedometer 3 Indicator warning lamps 74 4 Tachometer 76 5 Engine oil temperature 76 6 Current fuel consumption 77 7 Electronic displays 72 8 Display reset miles 76 Displays Controls 71 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 917 801 II 13 ...

Page 72: ...l 73 Time 76 Date 77 External temperature 76 Selection lists 81 Service requirements 77 Miles trip miles 76 Computer 81 2 Transmission display 69 Gear shift indicator 79 3 Status Driving Dynamics Control 112 Controls Displays 72 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 917 801 II 13 ...

Page 73: ...umption 77 ECO PRO 165 3 Messages e g Check Control 73 Service requirements 77 Check Control The concept The Check Control system monitors functions in the vehicle and notifies you of malfunctions in the monitored systems A Check Control message is displayed as a combination of indicator or warning lamps and text messages in the instrument cluster and in the Head up Display Inaddition anacousticsi...

Page 74: ...king lamps headlamp control Active Cruise Control Vehicle detection Active Cruise Control Symbol Function or system Collision warning Adjustable speed limit Cruise control Lane departure warning DSC Dynamic Stability Control DSC Dynamic Stability Control is de activated or DTC Dynamic Traction Control is activated Tire Pressure Monitor Flat Tire Monitor Safety belts Airbag system Steering system E...

Page 75: ...wner s Manual Service request Contact the service partner Roadside Assistance Contact Roadside Assistance Hiding Check Control messages Press the computer button on the turn signal lever Some Check Control messages are dis played continuously and are not cleared un til the malfunction is eliminated If several malfunctions occur at once the messages are displayed consecutively These messages can be...

Page 76: ...ngwiththeenginebecomes too hot a Check Control message is displayed Check the coolant level refer to page 199 Odometer and trip odometer Odometer arrow 1 Trip odometer arrow 2 Display reset miles Press the knob When the ignition is switched off thetime externaltemper ature and odometer are dis played When the ignition is switched on the trip odometer is reset External temperature External temperat...

Page 77: ...vironmen tally friendly manner Instrument cluster with enhanced features Displays the current fuel con sumption You can check whether you are currently driving in an efficient and environmen tally friendly manner Displaying the current fuel consumption 1 Settings 2 Info display 3 Additional indicators The bar display for the current fuel consumption is displayed in the instrument cluster Energy re...

Page 78: ...Service required 4 Vehicle inspection 5 Date 6 Adjust the settings 7 Confirm The entered date is stored Automatic Service Request Data regarding the service status or legally man dated inspections of the vehicle are automati cally transmitted to your service center before a service due date You can check when your service center was notified 1 Vehicle Info 2 Vehicle status 3 Open Options 4 Last Se...

Page 79: ...ols for wet road conditions etc are also detected and compared with vehicle interior data such as for the rain sensor and are displayed depending on the situation The system takes into account the information stored in the navigation system and also displays speed limits present on routes without signs No Passing Information NoPassingInformationintheinstrumentcluster displays the beginnings and en...

Page 80: ...f No Passing zone No Passing Information not available No Passing Information can also be displayed in the Head up Display System limits The system may not be fully functional and may provide incorrect information in the following situations In heavy fog rain or snowfall When signs are concealed by objects When driving very close to the vehicle in front of you When driving toward bright lights Whe...

Page 81: ...features Activating a list and adjusting the setting On the right side of the steering wheel turn the thumbwheel to activate the corresponding list Using the thumbwheel select the desired set ting and confirm it by pressing the thumbwheel Computer Indication in the info display The information from the on board computer is shown in the info display in the instrument cluster Calling up information ...

Page 82: ...hecolorofthedisplaychanges Average fuel consumption This is calculated for the period during which the engine is running The average fuel consumption is calculated for the distance traveled since the last reset by the onboard computer Average speed Periods in which the vehicle is parked with the engine manually stopped do not enter into the calculation of the average speed Resetting average values...

Page 83: ...le features two types of computer Onboard info the values can be reset as often as necessary Tripcomputer thevaluesprovideanover view of the current trip Resetting the trip computer 1 Vehicle Info 2 Trip computer 3 Reset all values are reset Automatically reset all values are reset approx 4 hours after the vehicle comes to a standstill Display on the Control Display Display the onboard computer or...

Page 84: ...played 5 Press the controller 6 Turn the controller until the desired minutes are displayed 7 Press the controller The time is stored Setting the time format 1 Settings 2 Time Date 3 Format 4 Select the desired format The time format is stored Date Setting the date 1 Settings 2 Time Date 3 Date 4 Turn the controller until the desired day is displayed 5 Press the controller 6 Make the necessary set...

Page 85: ... remote control cur rently in use Brightness Setting the brightness To set the brightness of the Control Display 1 Settings 2 Control display 3 Brightness 4 Turn the controller until the desired bright ness is set 5 Press the controller The setting is stored for the remote control cur rently in use Depending on the light conditions the bright ness control may not be clearly visible Assist system i...

Page 86: ...3 Driver assistance info Controls Displays 86 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 917 801 II 13 ...

Page 87: ...ch position 0 If the driver door is opened with the ignition switched off the exterior lighting is automati cally switched off at these switch settings Parking lamps Switch position the vehicle lamps light up on all sides e g for parking Do not use the parking lamps for extended pe riods otherwise the battery may become dis charged and it would then be impossible to start the engine When parking i...

Page 88: ...t in determining when the lamps should be switched on in response to ambient lighting conditions For example the sensors are unable to detect fog or hazy weather To avoid safety risks you should always switch on the lamps manually un der these conditions Daytime running lights With the ignition switched on the daytime run ning lights light up in position 0 or After the ignition is switched off the...

Page 89: ...en the low beams are switched on this sys tem automatically switches the high beams on and off or suppresses the light in the areas that blind oncoming traffic The procedure is con trolled by a sensor on the front of the interior rearview mirror The assistant ensures that the high beams are switched on whenever the traffic situation allows The driver can intervene at any time and switch the high b...

Page 90: ... driving close to train or ship traffic and at animal crossings In tight curves on hilltops or in depressions in cross traffic or half obscured oncoming traffic on freeways In poorly lit towns and cities and in the pres ence of highly reflective signs At low speeds When the windshield in front of the interior rearview mirror is fogged over dirty or cov ered with stickers etc Camera The camera is l...

Page 91: ...When the interior lamps are switched off per manently thereadinglampscannotbeswitched on Ambient light Depending on the equipment the lighting can be adjusted in the interior for some lights Selecting color scheme 1 Settings 2 Lighting 3 Ambient 4 Select the desired setting If the color scheme of the line is selected and the welcome lamps are activated the welcome lamps are displayed in the color ...

Page 92: ...irbag driver 2 Front airbag front passenger 3 Head airbag 4 Side airbag 5 Knee airbags Front airbags Front airbags help protect the driver and front passenger by responding to frontal impacts in which safety belts alone cannot provide ade quate restraint Side airbags In a lateral impact the side airbag supports the side of the body in the chest and lap area Head airbags In a lateral impact the hea...

Page 93: ...steering wheel Do not apply adhesive materials to the air bag cover panels cover them or modify them in any way Never modify either the individual compo nentsorthewiringintheairbagsystem This also applies to steering wheel covers the dashboard the seats the roof pillars and the sides of the headliner Even when all instructions are followed closely injury from contact with the airbags cannot be rul...

Page 94: ...d and the indicator lamp goes out If it is not possible to activate the airbags have the person sit in the rear To make sure that the occupied seat cushion can be evaluated correctly Do not attach covers cushions ball mats or other items to the front passenger seat un less they are specifically recommended by the manufacturer of your vehicle Do not place any electronic devices on the passenger sea...

Page 95: ...e system monitors tire pressure in the four mounted tires The system warns you if there is asignificantlossofpressureinoneormoretires For this purpose sensors in the tire valves measure the tire pressure and tire temperature Hints Tire damage due to external factors Sudden tire damage caused by external influences cannot be indicated in advance Pay attention to the other information and indi catio...

Page 96: ... of the system was not carried out af ter a wheel was changed The system there fore issues a warning based on the tire pres sures before the last reset 1 Reduce your speed and stop cautiously Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu vers 2 Check whether the vehicle is fitted with reg ular tires or run flat tires Run flat tires refer to page 192 are labeled with a circular symbol containing the lett...

Page 97: ... flat tire Drive moderately and do not exceed a speed of 50 mph 80 km h A loss of tire inflation pressure results in a change in the handling characteristics e g re duced lane stability during braking a longer braking distance and altered self steering prop erties Final tire failure Vibrations or loud noises while driving can indicatethefinalfailureofthetire Reducespeed and stop otherwise pieces o...

Page 98: ...e TPMS low tire pressure telltale Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating prop erly The TPMS malfunction indicator is com bined with the low tire pressure telltale When thesystemdetectsamalfunction thetelltalewill flash for approximately one minute and then re main continuously illuminated This sequence will continue upon s...

Page 99: ...t tires Do not continue driving if the vehicle is not equipped with run flat tires continued driving may result in serious accidents When a flat tire is indicated DSC Dynamic Sta bility Control is switched on if necessary System limits Sudden tire damage Sudden serious tire damage caused by external influences cannot be indicated in ad vance A natural even pressure loss in all four tires can not b...

Page 100: ...g on the driving speed road conditions external temperature cargo load etc Continued driving with a flat tire Drive moderately and do not exceed a speed of 50 mph 80 km h A loss of tire inflation pressure results in a change in the handling characteristics e g re duced lane stability during braking a longer braking distance and altered self steering prop erties Final tire failure Vibrations or lou...

Page 101: ... a brief period only The intervention will not bring the vehicle to a com plete standstill The braking intervention is executed only if DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on Adapting your speed and driving style The acute warning does not relieve the driver of the responsibility to adapt his or her driving speed and style to the traffic condi tions The braking intervention can be interrupte...

Page 102: ...y or obscured During calibration of the camera immedi ately after vehicle shipment Prewarning sensitivity Depending on the set prewarning time this may result in increased false warnings Collision warning The concept If the vehicle does not include Active Cruise Control with Stop Go the collision warning is controlled via the camera in the base of the in terior rearview mirror The system issues a ...

Page 103: ...aking or making an evasive maneu ver Adapting your speed and driving style The display does not relieve the driver of the responsibility to adapt his or her driving speed and style to the traffic conditions System limits Be alert Due to system limitations warnings may be not be issued at all or may be issued late or improperly Therefore always be alert and ready to intervene otherwise there is the...

Page 104: ...eparture warning The concept Starting at a specific speed this system alerts you when the vehicle on streets with lane mark ings is about to leave the lane Depending on the country specific version of the vehicle the speed is between 35 mph 55 km h and 45 mph 70 km h When switching on the system below this speed a message appears in the in strument cluster Thesteeringwheelbeginsvibratinggentlyinth...

Page 105: ... system may not be fully functional in the following situations In heavy fog rain or snowfall In the event of worn poorly visible merging diverging or multiple lane markings such as in construction areas When lane markings are covered in snow ice dirt or water In tight curves or on narrow lanes When the lane markings are covered by ob jects When driving very close to the vehicle in front of you Wh...

Page 106: ... out The system can issue warnings at speeds above approx 30 mph 50 km h The state is stored for the remote control cur rently in use Display Information stage The dimmed lamp in the mirror housing indi cates when there are vehicles in the blind spot or approaching from behind Warning If the turn signal is set while a vehicle is in the critical zone the steering wheel vibrates briefly and the lamp...

Page 107: ...pendent of each other Attentiveness assistant PreCrash PostCrash Attentiveness assistant The concept If the becomes increasing less alert or shows signs of fatigue a recommendation to take a break appears in the Control Display This is based on the driver s individual driving style e g steering behavior or the driving conditions such as the time The system can detect increasing lack of alert ness ...

Page 108: ... sit uations that might lead to an accident In these situations preventative protection measures are automatically undertaken to minimize the risk in the event of an accident as much as pos sible Critical driving situations may include Full brake applications Severe understeering Severe oversteering If the vehicle includes the collision warning or collision warning with braking feature impend ing ...

Page 109: ...tically brakes the vehicle to a standstill This can reduce the risk of a further collision and the consequences thereof Depressing the brake pedal can cause the vehi cle to brake harder This interrupts automatic braking Depressing the accelerator pedal also interrupts automatic braking After coming to a halt the brake is released au tomatically Secure the vehicle against rolling Safety Controls 10...

Page 110: ... driving away and accelerating DSC also recognizes unstable vehicle condi tions such as fishtailing or nose diving Subject to physical limits DSC helps to keep the vehicle on a steady course by reducing engine speed and by applying brakes at individual wheels Adjust your driving style to the situation An appropriate driving style is always the responsibility of the driver The laws of physics canno...

Page 111: ... the indicator lamp for DSC OFF lights up Deactivating DTC Press the button again TRACTION and the DSC OFF indicator lamp go out xDrive xDrive is the all wheel drive system of your ve hicle Concerted action by the xDrive and DSC further optimize traction and driving dynamics The xDrive all wheel drive system variably dis tributes the drive forces to the front and rear axles as demanded by the driv...

Page 112: ...ve driving stability is limited during acceleration and when driving in bends TRACTION When TRACTION is active the vehicle has max imum traction on loose road surfaces DTC Dy namic Traction Control refer to page 111 is ac tivated Driving stability is limited during acceleration and when driving in bends SPORT Sporty driving with optimized chassis and adapted engine control with limited driving sta...

Page 113: ...o the NORMAL program automatic program change refer to page 112 ECO PRO ECO PRO refer to page 165 provides consis tent tuning to minimize fuel consumption for maximum range with maximum driving stabili zation Comfort functions and the engine controller are adjusted The program can be configured to individual specifications Activating ECO PRO Press button repeatedly until ECO PRO is displayed in th...

Page 114: ...ay with out delay After the foot brake is released the vehicle is held in place for approx 2 seconds Depending on the vehicle load or when a trailer is being used the vehicle may roll back slightly Driving off without delay After releasing the foot brake start driving without delay since the drive off assistant will not hold the vehicle in place for more than ap prox 2 seconds and the vehicle will...

Page 115: ...le to detect this within the given system limits If the vehicle ahead of your drives away again from a halt your vehicle is able to accelerate if operated accordingly Even if some time passes before the vehicle drives away again the BMW can still be accel erated automatically and simply As soon as the road is clear it accelerates to the desired speed The speed is also maintained on downhill gra di...

Page 116: ...deleted Interrupting the system When active press the button If interrupting the system while stationary press on the brake pedal at the same time The system is automatically interrupted in the following situations When the brakes are applied When transmission position D is disen gaged When DTC Dynamic Traction Control is ac tivated or DSC is deactivated When DSC is actively controlling stability ...

Page 117: ...chispressedtothe point of resistance the desired speed in creases or decreases by approx 1 mph 1 km h Each time the rocker switch is pressed past the point of resistance the desired speed increases or decreases by a maximum of 5 mph 10 km h Hold the rocker switch in position to repeat the action Distance Selecting a distance Adjust the distance according to the traffic and weather conditions other...

Page 118: ...al 3 Press on the accelerator briefly or press the RES button or the rocker switch when the vehicle ahead of you drives away Displays in the instrument cluster Desired speed The marking lights up green the system is active The marking lights up or ange the system has been interrupted The marking does not light up the system is switched off Brief status display Selected desired speed If appears bri...

Page 119: ...activated when station ary Comply with the legal speed limit in every situa tion when using the system Detection range The detection capacity of the system and the automatic braking capacity are limited Two wheeled vehicles driving ahead of you for instance might not be detected Limited detection capacity Because of the limits to the detection ca pacity youshouldbealertatalltimes sothatyou can int...

Page 120: ...t react as the system does not react to stopped vehicles Cornering If the desired speed is too high for a curve the speed is reduced slightly in the curve although curves cannot be anticipated in advance There fore drive into a curve at an appropriate speed In tight curves situations may result due to the restricted detection range of the system in which a vehicle driving ahead of you may not be d...

Page 121: ...ctional at speeds beginning at approx 20 mph 30 km h It maintains the speed that was set using the control elements on the steering wheel The system brakes on downhill gradients if en gine braking action is insufficient Unfavorable conditions Do not use the system if unfavorable con ditions make it impossible to drive at a constant speed for instance On curvy roads In heavy traffic On slippery roa...

Page 122: ...d DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on if necessary Changing maintaining speed The rocker switch can be pressed while the sys tem is interrupted in order to maintain and store the current speed Adapting the desired speed Adapt the desired speed to the road con ditions and be ready to brake at all times other wise there is the danger of an accident occur ring Press the rocker switch up or d...

Page 123: ...lowly in front of or behind your vehicle are indicated with Signal tones Visual display General information Measurements are made by ultrasound sensors in the bumpers The range is approx 6 ft 2 m An acoustic warning is first given By the front middle sensors and the two cor ner sensors at approx 24 in 60 cm By the rear middle sensors at approx 5 ft 1 50 m Notes Check the traffic situation as well ...

Page 124: ...ter the distance to the object becomes the shorter the intervals If the distance to a detected object is less than approx 10 in 25 cm a continuous tone is sounded If objects are located both in front of and behind the vehicle an alternating continuous signal is sounded Theintermittenttoneisinterruptedafterapprox 3 seconds If the vehicle stops in front of an object that is detected by only one of t...

Page 125: ... right angles and smooth walls e g in underground garages In heavy exhaust Due to other ultrasound sources e g sweeping machines high pressure steam cleaners or neon lights The malfunction is signaled by a continuous tone alternating between the front and rear speakers As soon as the malfunction due to other ultrasound sources is no longer present the system is again fully functional Malfunction A...

Page 126: ...when a certain driving distance or speed is exceeded Switch the system back on if necessary Switching on off manually Press the button On the LED lights up Off the LED goes out The PDC is shown on the Control Display SwitchonthebackupcameraviatheiDrive refer to page 124 Switching on the backup camera via the iDrive With PDC activated Rear view camera Thebackupcameraimageisdisplayed Theset ting is ...

Page 127: ...circle on a level road Only one turning circle line is displayed when the steering wheel is turned Obstacle marking Spatially shaped markings can be shown in the backup camera image Their colored steps match the markings of the PDC This simplifies estimation of the distance to the object shown Parking using pathway and turning circle lines 1 Position the vehicle so that the turning circle lines le...

Page 128: ... image is captured by two cameras integrated in the exterior mirrors and by the backup camera The range is at least 7 ft 2 m to the side and rear In this way obstacles up to the height of the ex terior mirrors are detected early Notes Check the traffic situation as well Check the traffic situation around the ve hiclewithyourowneyes Otherwise anaccident could result from road users or objects locat...

Page 129: ...le as it is in the PDC display The display appears as soon as Top View is ac tivated If the backup camera image was selected last it again appears on the display when reverse gear is selected To switch to Top View Rear view camera Select the symbol on the Control Display The setting is stored for the remote control cur rently in use Brightness With Top View switched on 1 Brightness 2 Turn the cont...

Page 130: ...the vehicle record the traffic situation on each side Notes The images from both cameras are shown si multaneously on the Control Display Check the traffic situation as well Check the traffic situation around the ve hicle on blind driveways and intersections with your own eyes Otherwise an accident could re sult from road users or objects located outside the picture area of the Side View cameras A...

Page 131: ...t 100 m Head up Display The concept This system projects important information into the driver s field of vision e g the speed In this way the driver can get information with out averting his or her eyes from the road Display visibility The visibility of the displays in the Head up Dis play is influenced by Certain sitting positions Objects on the cover of the Head up Dis play Sunglasses with cert...

Page 132: ...n the controller The setting is stored for the remote control cur rently in use Setting the rotation 1 Settings 2 Head up display 3 Rotation 4 Turn the controller The setting is stored for the remote control cur rently in use Special windshield The windshield is part of the system The shape of the windshield makes it possible to display a precise image A film in the windshield prevents double imag...

Page 133: ...rring Curbs The parking assistant may steer the vehi cle over or onto curbs Therefore always be alert and ready to inter vene otherwise the wheels tires or the vehicle may become damaged An engine that has been switched off by the Auto Start Stop function is restarted automati cally when the parking assistant is activated Requirements For measuring parking spaces Maximum speed while driving forwar...

Page 134: ...Display Switching off The system can be deactivated as follows Press the button Switch off the ignition Display on the Control Display Activating deactivating the system Symbol Meaning Gray the system is not available White the system is available but not activated The system is activated System status The status is displayed with symbols Gray parking space search Blue the system is activated A su...

Page 135: ...f a gear is selected that does not match the instruction on the Control Display If a turn signal is activated in the opposite direction to the desired side for parking If the vehicle speed exceeds approx 6 mph 10 km h On snow covered or slippery road surfaces if necessary If doors are open If the trunk lid is open If a maximum number of parking attempts or the time taken for parking is exceeded A ...

Page 136: ...move into the blind area of the sensors before or after a continuous tone sounds High protruding objects such as ledges may not be detected The parking assistant may identify parking spaces that are not suitable for parking Malfunction A Check Control message is displayed The parking assistant failed Have the system checked Controls Driving comfort 136 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 917 801 II...

Page 137: ...g because of the selected optional equip ment or country variant This also applies for safety related functions and systems Automatic climate control 1 Seat heating left 48 2 Vent settings 3 Rear window defroster 4 Air flow 5 AUTO program 6 Temperature 7 Seat heating right 48 8 Cooling function 9 Recirculated air mode 10 Interior temperature sensor Climate control Controls 137 Online Edition for P...

Page 138: ... AUTO pro gram Temperature Turn the wheel to set the desired temperature The automatic climate control reaches this tem perature as quickly as possible if necessary by increasing the cooling or heating output and then keeps it constant Avoid rapidly switching between different tem peraturesettings Theautomaticclimatecontrol will not have sufficient time to adjust the set temperature Cooling functi...

Page 139: ...steadily Switching the system on off Switching off Press the left button for the minimum speed Switching on Press any button except Rear window defroster Seat heating Microfilter In external and recirculated air mode the micro filter filters dust and pollen out of the air This filter should be replaced during scheduled maintenance refer to page 200 of your vehicle Automatic climate control with en...

Page 140: ... is switched on automatically with the AUTO pro gram At the same time a condensation sensor con trols the program so as to prevent window con densation as much as possible Intensity of the AUTO program With the AUTO program switched on automatic control of the air flow and air distribution can be adjusted Press the left or right side of the button decrease or increase the intensity The selected in...

Page 141: ...eatedly to select a program Upper body region Upper body region and footwell Footwell Windows and footwell driver s side only Windows upper body region and footwell driver s side only If the windows are fogged over press the AUTO button to utilize the condensation sensor Air flow manual To be able to manually adjust the air flow switch off the AUTO program first Press the left or right side of the...

Page 142: ...tion Adjust the vent to let the air flow past you Ventilation in the rear Thumbwheel for continuous opening and closing of the vents arrow 1 Thumbwheel to vary the temperature ar row 2 Toward blue colder Toward red warmer Lever for changing the air flow direction ar row 3 Parked car ventilation The concept The parked car ventilation ventilates the vehicle interior and lowers its temperature if nec...

Page 143: ... Activate Timer 2 The symbol on the automatic climate control lights up when the switch on time is activated The symbol on the automatic climate control flashes when the system has been switched on The system will only be switched on within the next 24 hours After that it needs to reactivated Climate control Controls 143 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 917 801 II 13 ...

Page 144: ...f movement of the remote controlled device otherwise there is a risk of injury or damage Also follow the safety instructions of the hand held transmitter Before selling the vehicle delete the stored functions for the sake of security Compatibility If this symbol is printed on the packaging or in the instructions of the system to be controlled the system is generally com patible with the integrated...

Page 145: ...g code system Flashing and con tinuous illumination of the LED will repeat for approximately 20 seconds For systems with an alternating code system the integrated universal remote control and the system also have to be synchronized Please read the operating manual of the system being set up for information on how to syn chronize the system Synchronizing is easier with the aid of a second person To...

Page 146: ... until the function is activated The interior rearview mirror LED stays lit while the wireless signal is being transmitted Deleting stored functions Press and hold the left and right button on the interior rearview mirror simultaneously for ap proximately 20 seconds until the LED flashes rapidly All stored functions are deleted The functions cannot be deleted individually Digital compass At a glan...

Page 147: ... travel Not all points of the compass are displayed Procedure 1 Make sure that there are no large metallic objects or overhead power lines near the ve hicleandthatthereissufficientroomtodrive around in a circle 2 Set the currently applicable compass zone 3 Pressandholdthecontrolbuttonforapprox 6 to 7 seconds so that C appears on the display Next drive in a complete circle at least once at a speed ...

Page 148: ...cated next to the ashtray Push in the lighter The lighter can be removed as soon as it pops back out Connecting electrical devices Hints 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 Replace the cover after use Reinsert the lighter or socket cover after use otherwise objects may get into the light...

Page 149: ...ata transfer The concept Connection for importing and exporting data on USB devices e g Personal Profile settings refer to page 33 Music collection see user s manual for Nav igation Entertainment and Communication Importing trips see user s manual for Navi gation Entertainment and Communication At a glance The USB interface is located in the glove com partment Notes Observe the following when conn...

Page 150: ...ms place the seat backrest as far as possible at an angle at which the child seat is resting firmly against the backrest and all backrests can be locked securely in place Otherwise the child seat will not be as stable as it should be and there is increased danger of injury due to unex pected movement of the seat backrest Retract the head restraint if necessary be fore backrest is folded down With ...

Page 151: ... vehicle occupants 2 Release the belt tongue from the fixture on the rear window shelf 3 Insert the belt tongue in the belt lock of the center safety belt Make sure you hear the latch plate engage To secure cargo refer to page 162 with nets or draw straps the cargo area is fitted with lashing eyes Folding down the middle section 1 Fold in the middle head restraint 2 Reach into the recess and pull ...

Page 152: ... materials could damage the dash board Storage compartments The following storage compartments are avail able in the vehicle interior Glove compartment on the driver s side re fer to page 152 Glove compartment on the front passenger side refer to page 153 Without Smoker s package Front storage compartment in front of the cupholders re fer to page 153 Storage compartment in the front center armrest...

Page 153: ... is locked the re mote control can be handed over such as at a hotel without the integrated key refer to page 30 This prevents access to the glove compartment and to the cargo area Front storage compartment Raise the lid to open it Compartments in the doors Do not stow any breakable objects Do not store any breakable objects e g glass bottles in the compartments or there is an increased risk of in...

Page 154: ...is place the stor age tray in the cupholder Only use the storage tray for small objects such as keys or the remote control When not in use stow the storage tray in the glove compartment net Insert the storage tray into the net so that the top surface faces up Note the trapezoidal shape of the net and tray Rear In the center armrest Pull the center armrest forward at the strap To open press the but...

Page 155: ...e there is a danger of objects flying about during braking and evasive maneuvers Onlytransportheavyluggageinthetrunkifithas been appropriately secured Retaining strap Aretainingstrapisavailableontherightsidetrim for fastening small objects Lashing eyes in the cargo area To secure the cargo refer to page 162 there are four lashing eyes in the cargo area Floor net The floor net can also be used to S...

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Page 157: ...Driving tips This chapter provides you with information useful in dealing with specific driving and operating modes Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 917 801 II 13 ...

Page 158: ...ential until after an initial breaking in pe riod Drive conservatively for the first 200 miles 300 km Brake system Brakes require an initial break in period of ap prox 300 miles 500 km to achieve optimized contact and wear patterns between brake discs and brake pads Drive moderately during this break in period Clutch The function of the clutch reaches its optimal level only after a distance driven...

Page 159: ...c tronics and mobile communication devices can interfere with each other In addition there is no assurance that the radiation generated during transmission will be discharged from the vehicle interior Hydroplaning On wet or slushy roads a wedge of water can form between the tires and road surface This phenomenon is referred to as hydroplan ing It is characterized by a partial or complete loss of c...

Page 160: ...se the engine s braking effect by shifting down going all the way to first gear if necessary Avoid load on the brakes Avoid placing excessive load on the brake system Light but consistent brake pressure can lead to high temperatures brake wear and pos sibly even brake failure Do not drive in neutral Do not drive in neutral or with the engine stopped as doing so disables engine braking In addition ...

Page 161: ...ed weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or YYY lbs Otherwise damage to the ve hicleandunstabledrivingsituationsmay result 2 Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle 3 Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kilograms or YYY pounds 4 The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and lugg...

Page 162: ...gs in the cargo area floor Securing cargo Smaller and lighter items secure with re taining straps the floor net or draw straps Larger and heavy objects secure with cargo straps Attach the cargo straps retaining straps or draw straps to the lashing eyes in the cargo area Securing cargo Always position and secure the cargo as described above otherwise it can endanger the car s occupants if sudden br...

Page 163: ...refore note the following when loading and driving Do not exceed the approved roof axle loads and the approved gross vehicle weight Distribute the roof load uniformly The roof load should not be too large in area Always place the heaviest pieces on the bot tom Secure the roof luggage firmly e g tie with ratchet straps Do not let objects project into the opening path of the trunk lid Drive cautious...

Page 164: ...o dynamics and increase the fuel consumption Close the windows and glass sunroof Driving with the glass sunroof and windows open results in increased air resistance and raises fuel consumption Tires General information Tires can affect consumption values in various ways for instance consumption can be influ enced by the size of the tires Check the tire inflation pressure regularly Check and if nec...

Page 165: ...nds of switching off the engine Using this system can cause certain compo nents of the vehicle to become worn prema turely In addition fuel consumption is also determined by other factors such as driving style road con ditions maintenance or environmental factors Switch off any functions that are not currently needed Functions such as seat heating and the rear win dow defroster require a lot of en...

Page 166: ...usted to be fuel effi cient By making a slight change to the set tempera ture or adjusting the rate of heating or cooling of the passenger compartment fuel consump tion can be economized The outputs of the seat heater and the exterior mirror heating are also reduced The exterior mirror heating is made available when outside temperatures are very cold ECO PRO potential The percentage of potential s...

Page 167: ...o display 3 ECO PRO Info ECO PRO tip Symbols An additional symbol and a text instruction are displayed Symbol Measure Forefficientdrivingstyle backoffthe accelerator or delay accelerating to allow time to assess road conditions Reduce speed to the selected ECO PRO speed Automatic transmission switch from S M to D or avoid manual shift inter ventions Manual shift transmission follow shifting instru...

Page 168: ...aying EfficientDynamics info The current efficiency can be displayed EfficientDynamics Info The following systems are displayed Automatic engine Start Stop function Energy recovery Climate control output Display ECO PRO tips ECO PRO Tips The setting is stored for the profile currently in use Driving tips Saving fuel 168 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 917 801 II 13 ...

Page 169: ...Saving fuel Driving tips 169 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 917 801 II 13 ...

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Page 171: ... remain mobile at all times this chapter supplies you with important information on the topics of fuels and lubricants wheels and tires service maintenance and Roadside Assistance Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 917 801 II 13 ...

Page 172: ... filler neck is designed for refueling at diesel fuel pumps Fuel cap Opening 1 Briefly press the rear edge of the fuel filler flap 2 Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise 3 Place the fuel cap in the bracket attached to the fuel filler flap Closing 1 Fit the cap and turn it clockwise until you clearly hear a click 2 Close the fuel filler flap Do not pinch the retaining strap Do not pinch the retaining...

Page 173: ...ng 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 environment and damaging the vehicle Handling fuels Obey safety regulations posted at the gas station Refueling Mobility 173 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 917 801 II 13 ...

Page 174: ...mage the engine and fuel supply sys tem Recommended fuel quality BMW recommends AKI 91 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 en...

Page 175: ...es equipped with BMW Advanced Diesel The concept BMW Advanced Diesel reduces nitrogen oxides in the diesel emissions from your vehicle by in jecting Diesel exhaust fluid reducing agent into the exhaust system A chemical reaction takes place inside the catalytic converter that mini mizes nitrogen oxides In order to be able to start the engine as usual there must be sufficient Diesel exhaust fluid p...

Page 176: ...fer to page 175 You can replenish the Diesel exhaust fluid yourself in exceptional circumstances In order to reach the nearest Service Center with your vehicle you can replenish the Diesel ex haust fluid yourself provided you pay close at tention to the following warning notices Handling Diesel exhaust fluid Do not allow Diesel exhaust fluid to come into contact with your skin as this may cause sk...

Page 177: ...ise 2 Close the fuel filler flap After replenishing Diesel exhaust fluid Note Incorrect fluids After filling with incorrect fluids such as antifreeze for washer water do not start the en gine otherwise there is risk of fire Contact the Service Center Disposing of bottles You take your empty Diesel exhaust fluid bottles to your Service Center for dis posal Do not dispose of empty bottles with house...

Page 178: ...orrect 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 After correcting the tire inflation pressure Reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor Reinitialize the Tire Pressure Monitor Pressure specifications The tire inflation pressure table refer to page 179 contains all pressure specifications for the specifi...

Page 179: ... Y RSC 2 2 32 2 4 35 Tire size Pressure specifications in bar PSI Front 225 35 R 20 90 Y XL RSC Rear 255 30 R 20 92 Y XL RSC 2 5 36 3 0 44 Compact wheel T 135 80 R 17 102 M Speed up to a max of 50 mph 80 km h 4 2 60 320i xDrive Tire size Pressure specifications in bar PSI Specifications in bar PSI with cold tires 225 50 R 17 94 V M S A S RSC 225 50 R 17 94 H M S RSC 2 2 32 2 2 32 225 45 R 18 91 V ...

Page 180: ... 225 50 R 17 94 W RSC Rear 255 45 R 17 98 W RSC 2 2 32 2 4 35 Tire size Pressure specifications in bar PSI Front 225 45 R 18 91 Y RSC Rear 255 40 R 18 95 Y RSC 2 2 32 2 2 32 Front 225 40 R 19 89 Y RSC Rear 255 35 R 19 92 Y RSC 2 2 32 2 4 35 Front 225 35 R 20 90 Y XL RSC Rear 255 30 R 20 92 Y XL RSC 2 5 36 3 0 44 Compact wheel T 135 80 R 17 102 M Speed up to a max of 50 mph 80 km h 4 2 60 328d 328d...

Page 181: ...25 45 R 18 91 V M S A S RSC 225 45 R 18 91 Y RSC 225 50 R 17 94 H M S RSC 225 45 R 18 95 V M S XL RSC 2 2 32 2 6 38 Front 225 45 R 18 91 Y RSC Rear 255 40 R 18 95 Y RSC 2 2 32 2 4 35 Front 225 40 R 19 89 Y RSC Rear 255 35 R 19 92 Y RSC 2 4 35 2 6 38 Front 225 35 R 20 90 Y XL RSC Rear 255 30 R 20 92 Y XL RSC 2 6 38 3 0 44 Compact wheel T 135 80 R 17 102 M Speed up to a max of 50 mph 80 km h 4 2 60 ...

Page 182: ...ont 225 40 R 19 89 Y RSC Rear 255 35 R 19 92 Y RSC 2 4 35 2 6 38 Tire size Pressure specifications in bar PSI Front 225 35 R 20 90 Y XL RSC Rear 255 30 R 20 92 Y XL RSC 2 5 36 3 0 44 Compact wheel T 135 80 R 17 102 M Speed up to a max of 50 mph 80 km h 4 2 60 320i xDrive Without high speed tuning feature Tire size Pressure specifications in bar PSI Specifications in bar PSI with cold tires 225 50 ...

Page 183: ... Rear 255 45 R 17 98 W RSC 2 2 32 2 4 35 Tire size Pressure specifications in bar PSI Front 225 45 R 18 91 Y RSC Rear 255 40 R 18 95 Y RSC 2 4 35 2 4 35 Front 225 40 R 19 89 Y RSC Rear 255 35 R 19 92 Y RSC 2 4 35 2 6 38 Front 225 35 R 20 90 Y XL RSC Rear 255 30 R 20 92 Y XL RSC 2 5 36 3 0 44 Compact wheel T 135 80 R 17 102 M Speed up to a max of 50 mph 80 km h 4 2 60 328i Without high speed tuning...

Page 184: ...cations in bar PSI with cold tires 225 50 R 17 94 V M S A S RSC 225 50R1794HM S RSC 2 4 35 2 9 42 Tire size Pressure specifications in bar PSI 225 45 R 18 91 Y RSC 225 45 R 18 95 V M S XL RSC 2 6 38 3 1 45 Front 225 50 R 17 94 W RSC Rear 255 45 R 17 98 W RSC 2 4 35 2 6 38 Front 225 45 R 18 91 Y RSC Rear 255 40 R 18 95 Y RSC 2 6 38 2 6 38 Front 225 40 R 19 89 Y RSC Rear 255 35 R 19 92 Y RSC 2 6 38 ...

Page 185: ...T 135 80 R 17 102 M Speed up to a max of 50 mph 80 km h 4 2 60 With high speed tuning feature Tire size Pressure specifications in bar PSI Specifications in bar PSI with cold tires 225 50 R 17 94 V M S A S RSC 225 50R1794HM S RSC 2 4 35 2 9 42 225 45 R 18 91 Y RSC 225 45 R 18 95 V M S XL RSC 2 6 38 3 1 45 Front 225 50 R 17 94 W RSC Rear 255 45 R 17 98 W RSC 2 4 35 2 6 38 Front 225 45 R 18 91 Y RSC...

Page 186: ...9 92 Y RSC 2 6 38 2 8 41 Tire size Pressure specifications in bar PSI Front 225 35 R 20 90 Y XL RSC Rear 255 30 R 20 92 Y XL RSC 2 7 39 3 2 46 Compact wheel T 135 80 R 17 102 M Speed up to a max of 50 mph 80 km h 4 2 60 With high speed tuning feature Tire size Pressure specifications in bar PSI Specifications in bar PSI with cold tires 225 50 R 17 94 V M S A S RSC 225 50R1794HM S RSC 2 4 35 2 9 42...

Page 187: ...91 Y RSC Rear 255 40 R 18 95 Y RSC 2 7 39 2 8 41 Tire size Pressure specifications in bar PSI Front 225 40 R 19 89 Y RSC Rear 255 35 R 19 92 Y RSC 2 7 39 3 0 44 Front 225 35 R 20 90 Y XL RSC Rear 255 30 R 20 92 Y XL RSC 2 9 42 3 4 49 Compact wheel T 135 80 R 17 102 M Speed up to a max of 50 mph 80 km h 4 2 60 With high speed tuning feature Tire size Pressure specifications in bar PSI Specification...

Page 188: ... RSC 2 7 39 2 8 41 Front 225 40 R 19 89 Y RSC Rear 255 35 R 19 92 Y RSC 2 7 39 3 0 44 Tire size Pressure specifications in bar PSI Front 225 35 R 20 90 Y XL RSC Rear 255 30 R 20 92 Y XL RSC 2 9 42 3 4 49 Compact wheel T 135 80 R 17 102 M Speed up to a max of 50 mph 80 km h 4 2 60 With high speed tuning feature Tire size Pressure specifications in bar PSI Specifications in bar PSI with cold tires 2...

Page 189: ...uality 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 DOT Quality Grades Treadwear Traction AA A B C Temperature A B C All passenger car tires must conform to Federal Safety Requirements in addition to these grades Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear r...

Page 190: ...ely or in combination can cause heat buildup and pos sible tire failure If necessary have the vehicle towed RSC Run flat tires Run flat tires refer to page 192 are labeled with a circular symbol containing the letters RSC marked on the sidewall M S Winter and all season tires with better cold weather performance than summer tires Tire tread Summer tires Do not drive with a tire tread depth of less...

Page 191: ...danger of subsequent damage and related safety hazards Wheel and tire combination Information on the correct wheel tire combina tion and rim versions for your vehicle can be ob tained from your service center Incorrect wheel and tire combinations impair the function of a variety of systems such as ABS or DSC To maintain good handling and vehicle re sponse use only tires with a single tread con fig...

Page 192: ...eed for winter tires Do not exceed the maximum speed for the winter tires otherwise tire damage and acci dents can occur 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 Rotating wheels between axles The manufacturer of your ...

Page 193: ...16 225 50 R 17 225 45 R 18 Follow the chain manufacturer s instructions Make sure that the snow chains are always suf ficiently tight Retighten as needed according 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 ...

Page 194: ...t This also applies for safety related functions and systems Important features in the engine compartment 1 Jump starting negative terminal 2 Vehicle identification number 3 Washer fluid reservoir 4 Jump starting positive terminal 5 Engine compartment fuse box 6 Oil filler neck 7 Coolant reservoir The coolant reservoir for 6 cylinder and die sel engines is located on the opposite side of the engin...

Page 195: ... opening the hood ensure that the wiper arms are against the windshield or this may result in damage 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 Indicator warning lamps Whenthehoodisopened aCheckControlmes sage is displayed Closing the hood Let the hood drop from a height of approx 16 in 40 c...

Page 196: ...he engine is running or after the vehicle has been driven for at least 30 minutes Displaying the oil level 1 Vehicle Info 2 Vehicle status 3 Engine oil level 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 ...

Page 197: ...No oil additives Oiladditivesmayleadtoenginedamage 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 dam age may occur The engine oil quality is critical for the life of the engine Some types of oils in some cases are not avail able in all countries Ap...

Page 198: ...Diesel engine API ILSAC GF 5 Oil change An oil change should be carried out by your service center only Mobility Engine oil 198 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 917 801 II 13 ...

Page 199: ...it able for your vehicle Ask your service center for suitable 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 Adding engine oil 1 Let the engine cool 2 Turn the cap of the coolant reservoir slightly counterclockwise to allow any excess pre...

Page 200: ...cle Therefore hand your service specialist the re mote control that you used most recently Storage periods Storage periods during which the vehicle bat tery was disconnected are not taken into ac count 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 acti vated charcoal fi...

Page 201: ...stances This indicates that there is excessive misfir ing in the engine Reduce the vehicle speed and have the sys tem checked immediately otherwise seri ous engine misfiring within a brief period can seriously damage emission control compo nents 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 fue...

Page 202: ...age 66 the wiper arms 2 Fold up and hold the wiper arm firmly 3 Squeeze the retainer spring arrow 1 and fold up the wiper blade arrow 2 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 Risk of damage Before opening the hood ensure that the wiper arms with the wiper blades are against the windshie...

Page 203: ...isplay el ements and other equipment These light emitting diodes which are related to conventional lasers are officially designated as Class 1 light emitting diodes Do not remove the covers Do not remove the covers and never stare into the unfiltered light for several hours other wise irritation of the retina could result Headlamp glass Condensation can form on the inside of the ex ternal lamps in...

Page 204: ...eams 55 watt bulb H7 1 Turn the cap counterclockwise and remove 2 Tilt the bulb down and then up to loosen it from the holder 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 6 Close the headlamp housing with the cap Make sure that...

Page 205: ... 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 High beams headlamp flasher 55 watt bulb H7 1 Tilt the bulb down and then up to loosen it from the holder and remove 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 an...

Page 206: ...ntinue 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 in cluding 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 you...

Page 207: ...Use the back side of the screwdriver from the onboard vehicle tool kit to remove the three wheel house panel screws arrow 1 Carefully raise the wheel house panel ar row 2 2 Pull off the bulb connector arrow 1 Turn the bulb arrow 2 Left side of vehicle turn clockwise Right side of vehicle turn counterclockwise Remove the bulb 3 Insert the new bulb connect the connector and screw on the wheel house ...

Page 208: ...s to prevent dam age to the tail lamps or vehicle Removing the exterior tail lamp 1 Open trunk lid 2 Use the screwdriver from the onboard vehi cle tool kit to loosen the screw arrow 1 and remove the cover arrow 2 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 4 Grasp the inner edge of the tail lamp and ...

Page 209: ...n and firmly press the outer part of the tail lamp onto the rubber mount arrow 1 and the inner part onto the centering com ponent arrow 2 Make sure that the tail lamp engages in the rubber mount 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 Follow the general ...

Page 210: ...t 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 The jacking points for the vehicle jack are lo cated in the positions shown Vehicle battery Maintenance The b...

Page 211: ... be reinitialized Individual settings need to be reprogrammed Seat and mirror memory store the positions again Time update Date update Radio station save again Navigation system wait for the operability of the navigation 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...

Page 212: ...our 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 Information on the fuse types and locations is found on a separate sheet Mobility Replacing components 212 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 917 801 II 13 ...

Page 213: ...e Assist system is functional A ConnectedDrive contract is available General information Only press the SOS button in an emergency Hints Emergency Request not guaranteed For technical reasons the Emergency Re quest cannot be guaranteed under unfavorable conditions Service contract After your contract with BMW Assist has ex pired the BMW Assist system can be deac tivated by the service center witho...

Page 214: ...ollision Notifica tion is not affected by pressing the SOS button Warning triangle The warning triangle is located on the inside of the trunk lid To remove loosen the bracket First aid kit The first aid kit is located in the cargo area in a storage compartment Some of the articles have a limited service life Check the expiration dates of the contents reg ularly and replace any expired items prompt...

Page 215: ... Open the cover of the BMW starting aid ter minal 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 assistance 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 starte...

Page 216: ...r in neutral position Towing When the parking brake is blocked The parking brake cannot be released manually Do not tow the vehicle with the parking brake blocked or the vehicle can be damaged Contact your service center Follow the towing instructions Follow all towing instructions otherwise vehicle damage or accidents may occur Make sure that the ignition is switched on otherwise the low beams ta...

Page 217: ...or nering 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 To avoid jerking and the associated stresses on the vehicle components when towing always use nylon ropes or nylon straps Attaching the tow rope correctly Only secure the tow rope on the tow fit ting otherwise damage can occur when it is s...

Page 218: ...he vehicle is equipped with a catalytic con verter only tow start while the engine is cold 1 Switch on the hazard warning system and comply with local regulations 2 Ignition refer to page 59 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 immediately press on the clutch pedal again 5 Stop at a suitable locatio...

Page 219: ...ast 12 in 30 cm Regularly remove foreign items such as leaves in the area below the windshield when the hood is raised Washyourvehiclefrequently particularlyinwin ter Intense soiling and road salt can damage the ve hicle Automatic car washes Hints Note the following Give preference to cloth car washes or those that use soft brushes in order to avoid paint damage Make sure that the wheels and tires...

Page 220: ...emoveallresiduesonthewindows to minimize loss of visibility due to smearing and to reduce wiper noises and wiper blade wear Vehicle care Car care products BMW recommends using cleaning and care products from BMW since these have been tested and approved Car care and cleaning products Follow the instructions on the container When cleaning the interior open the doors or windows Only use products int...

Page 221: ... components Aside from water treat only with rubber cleans ers When cleaning rubber seals do not use any sil icon containing car care products in order to avoid damage or reduced noise damping Fine wood parts Clean fine wood facing and fine wood compo nents only with a moist rag Then dry with a soft cloth Plastic components These include Imitation leather surfaces Headliner Lamp lenses Instrument ...

Page 222: ...n the direction of travel only Sensors cameras Tocleansensorsandcameras useaclothmois tened 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 cleans ers Keep all fluids and moisture away from the unit Otherwise they could affect or damage surfa ces or electrical components Avoid pressing t...

Page 223: ...Care Mobility 223 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 917 801 II 13 ...

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Page 225: ...Reference This chapter contains the technical data and an index that will quickly take you to the information you need Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 917 801 II 13 ...

Page 226: ...he selected optional equip ment or country variant This also applies for safety related functions and systems Dimensions Width height 1 Vehicle height without roof mounted aerial 56 3 inches 1 430 mm Vehicle height with roof mounted aerial 56 7 inches 1 442 mm 2 Vehicle width without mirrors 71 3 inches 1 811 mm 3 Vehicle width with mirrors 79 9 inches 2 031 mm Reference Technical data 226 Online ...

Page 227: ...th manual transmission the values following the slash apply to vehicles with automatic trans mission 320i Approved gross vehicle weight lbs kg 4 300 4 360 1 950 1 978 Load lbs kg 900 408 Approved front axle load lbs kg 2 005 909 Approved rear axle load lbs kg 2 460 1 116 Approved roof load capacity lbs kg 165 75 Trunk capacity cu ft l 16 9 480 Technical data Reference 227 Online Edition for Part n...

Page 228: ...d lbs kg 900 408 Approved front axle load lbs kg 2 160 980 Approved rear axle load lbs kg 2 525 1 145 Approved roof load capacity lbs kg 165 75 Cargo area capacity cu ft l 16 9 480 320i xDrive Approved gross vehicle weight lbs kg 4 430 4 475 2 009 2 030 Load lbs kg 900 408 Approved front axle load lbs kg 2 115 959 Approved rear axle load lbs kg 2 490 1 129 Approved roof load capacity lbs kg 165 75...

Page 229: ...2 280 1 034 Approved rear axle load lbs kg 2 560 1 161 Approved roof load capacity lbs kg 165 75 Cargo area capacity cu ft l 16 9 480 328d Approved gross vehicle weight lbs kg 4 365 1 980 Load lbs kg 900 408 Approved front axle load lbs kg 1 995 905 Approved rear axle load lbs kg 2 490 1 129 Approved roof load capacity lbs kg 165 75 Cargo area capacity cu ft l 16 9 480 328d xDrive Approved gross v...

Page 230: ...city lbs kg 165 75 Cargo area capacity cu ft l 16 9 480 Capacities US gal liters Notes Fuel tank Gasoline 15 8 60 Diesel 15 57 Fuel quality refer to page 174 Windshield and headlamp washer system 0 8 3 Reference Technical data 230 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 917 801 II 13 ...

Page 231: ...Technical data Reference 231 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 917 801 II 13 ...

Page 232: ...adside Assis tance 214 Assistance when driving off 114 Assist system information on Control Display 85 Attentiveness assistant 107 AUTO intensity 140 Automatic car wash 219 Automatic climate con trol 137 Automatic climate control with enhanced features 139 Automatic Cruise Control with Stop Go 115 Automatic Curb Monitor 53 Automatic deactivation front passenger airbags 94 Automatic headlamp con tr...

Page 233: ...ing wheels 210 Changing wheels tires 191 Check Control 73 Children seating position 55 Children transporting safely 55 Child restraint fixing sys tem 55 Child restraint fixing system LATCH 56 Child restraint fixing systems mounting 55 Child safety locks 58 Child seat mounting 55 Child seats 55 Chrome parts care 221 Cigarette lighter 148 Cleaning displays 222 Climate control 137 139 Clock 76 Closin...

Page 234: ...ips 158 DSC Dynamic Stability Con trol 110 DTC Dynamic Traction Con trol 111 Dynamic Damping Con trol 111 Dynamic Stability Control DSC 110 Dynamic Traction Control DTC 111 E ECO PRO 165 ECO PRO bonus range 166 ECO PRO display 165 ECO PRO driving mode 165 ECO PRO mode 165 ECO PRO Tip driving instruc tion 167 EfficientDynamics 167 Electronic displays instru ment cluster 72 Electronic Stability Prog...

Page 235: ...ne quality 174 Gear change automatic trans mission 68 Gear shift indicator 79 General driving notes 158 Glass sunroof powered 43 Glove compartment 152 Gross vehicle weight ap proved 227 H Handbrake refer to parking brake 63 Hand held transmitter alter nating code 145 Hazard warning flashers 213 Head airbags 92 Headlamp control auto matic 88 Headlamp courtesy delay fea ture 88 Headlamp flasher 64 H...

Page 236: ...ild restraint fixing system 56 Leather care 220 LEDs light emitting di odes 203 Length vehicle 227 Letters and numbers enter ing 21 Light alloy wheels care 221 Light control 89 Light emitting diodes LEDs 203 Lighter 148 Lighting 87 Lighting via remote control 35 Light switch 87 Load 161 Loading 161 Lock door 36 Locking unlocking from in side 36 Locking unlocking via door lock 36 Locking unlocking ...

Page 237: ...er neck 197 Oil types alternative 197 Oil types approved 197 Old batteries disposal 211 Onboard Diagnostics OBD 201 Onboard monitor refer to Control Display 16 Onboard vehicle tool kit 202 Opening closing from in side 36 Opening closing via door lock 36 Opening closing with remote control 34 Opening the trunk lid with no touch activation 39 Operating concept iDrive 16 Optional equipment standard e...

Page 238: ...el 164 Screen refer to Control Dis play 16 Screwdriver 202 Screw thread for tow fit ting 218 Seat and mirror memory 51 Seat belts refer to Safety belts 48 Seat heating front 48 Seat heating rear 48 Seating position for chil dren 55 Seats 45 Selection list in instrument cluster 81 Selector lever automatic transmission 68 Sensors care 222 Service and warranty 7 Service history 78 Service requirement...

Page 239: ...ystem 33 Thigh support 47 Through loading system 150 Tilt alarm sensor 41 Time of arrival 82 Tire damage 190 Tire identification marks 189 Tire inflation pressure 178 Tireinflationpressuremonitor refer to FTM 98 Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 95 Tires changing 191 Tires everything on wheels and tires 178 Tires run flat tires 192 Tire tread 190 Tone see user s manual for Navigation Entertainment and Com...

Page 240: ...ehicle 219 Water on roads 159 Weights 227 Welcome lamps 87 Wheel base vehicle 227 Wheels changing 191 Wheels everything on wheels and tires 178 Wheels Flat Tire Monitor FTM 98 Wheels Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 95 Width vehicle 226 Window defroster rear 138 141 Windows powered 41 Windshield washer fluid 66 Windshield washer noz zles 66 Windshield washer system 64 Windshield wiper 64 Windshield wiper...

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