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The Ultimate Driving

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THE BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 5.

OWNER'S MANUAL.

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Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 909 978 - VI/13

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Page 1: ...Owner s Manual for Vehicle The Ultimate Driving Machine THE BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 5 OWNER S MANUAL Contents A Z Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 909 978 VI 13...

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Page 3: ...lp you make full use of the technical features available in your BMW The manual also contains information designed to en hance operating reliability and road safety and to contribute to maintaining th...

Page 4: ...ch Germany Reprinting including excerpts only with the written consent of BMW AG Munich US English VI 13 07 13 490 Printed on environmentally friendly paper bleached without chlorine suitable for recy...

Page 5: ...7 Driving 80 Displays 94 Lamps 99 Safety 123 Driving stability control systems 128 Driving comfort 151 Climate control 159 Interior equipment 165 Storage compartments Driving tips 172 Things to rememb...

Page 6: ...ation Should you have any questions your service center will be glad to advise you at any time Information on BMW e g on technology is available on the Internet bmwusa com Symbols in the Owner s Manua...

Page 7: ...ts and Accessories For your own safety use genuine parts and ac cessories approved by BMW When you pur chase accessories tested and approved by BMW and Genuine BMW Parts you simultane ously acquire th...

Page 8: ...n your country and continental region in order to de liver the full driving pleasure while the vehicle is operated under those conditions If you wish to operate your vehicle in another country or regi...

Page 9: ...record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time typically 30 seconds or less The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as How various systems in yo...

Page 10: ...ar gov or write to Administrator NHTSA 400 Seventh Street SW Washing ton DC 20590 You can also obtain other in formation about motor vehicle safety from http www safercar gov For Canadian customers Ca...

Page 11: ...Notes 11 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 909 978 VI 13...

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Page 13: ...ews 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 n...

Page 14: ...safety related functions and systems All around the steering wheel 1 Seating comfort functions Seat mirror steering wheel memory 59 Active seat 54 2 Roller sunblinds 49 3 Rear window safety switch 48...

Page 15: ...errupt ing 135 Reduce distance 131 Increase distance 131 Cruise control rocker switch 135 130 11 Instrument cluster 80 12 Steering wheel buttons right Entertainment source Volume Voice activation 25 T...

Page 16: ...ia see user s manual for Navigation Entertainment and Commu nication 7 Automatic climate control 151 8 Controller with buttons 18 9 Parking brake 71 Auto Hold 72 10 PDC Park Distance Control 136 Top V...

Page 17: ...ound the headliner 1 Intelligent Emergency Re quest 215 2 Glass sunroof powered 49 3 Indicator lamp front passenger airbag 101 4 Reading lamps 98 5 Interior lamps 98 Cockpit At a glance 17 Online Edit...

Page 18: ...le s occupants and to other road users never at tempt to use the controls or enter information unless traffic and road conditions allow this Controls at a glance Controls 1 Control Display 2 Controlle...

Page 19: ...shown in white can be selected 1 Turn the controller until the desired menu item is highlighted 2 Press the controller Menu items in the Owner s Manual In the Owner s Manual menu items that can be sel...

Page 20: ...e g Split screen This area remains unchanged Control options for the selected main menu e g for Radio If applicable further operating options for the selected menu e g Store station Changing settings...

Page 21: ...ion system can be moved via the touchpad Function Controls Interactive map Slide in the correspond ing direction Enlarge shrink in teractive map Drag the display inwards or outwards with the fin gers...

Page 22: ...arching for network Wireless network is not available Bluetooth is switched on Roaming is active Symbol Meaning Text message was received Check the SIM card SIM card is blocked SIM card is missing Ent...

Page 23: ...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...

Page 24: ...he controller up Without navigation system Select the symbol Entry comparison Entry of names and addresses the selection is narrowed down every time a letter is entered and letters may be added automa...

Page 25: ...ge refer to page 93 Using voice activation Activating the voice activation system 1 Press the button on the steering wheel 2 Wait for the signal 3 Say the command The command is displayed in the instr...

Page 26: ...ertainment sound output if necessary 2 Press the button on the steering wheel 3 Multimedia The medium last played is played back 4 C D 5 C D drive 6 Track e g CD track 4 Via short command Playback of...

Page 27: ...n refer to page 215 in the vicinity of the interior mirror Environmental conditions Say the commands numbers and letters smoothly and with normal volume empha sis and speed Always say commands in the...

Page 28: ...f basic vehicle functions or for what to do in the event of a flat tire This information can also be displayed during driving Search by pictures Information and descriptions based on illustra tions ca...

Page 29: ...control ler to the right repeatedly until the Options menu 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 dis...

Page 30: ...braking and coasting it converts the vehicle s kinetic energy into elec tricity The current is stored in the high voltage battery and is used to drive the electric motor The hybrid system combines the...

Page 31: ...ne off when coasting braking and while the vehicle is stopped Convenience functions such as the automatic climate control are supplied by the high voltage battery and can remain switched on Auxiliary...

Page 32: ...Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 909 978 VI 13...

Page 33: ...ide 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...

Page 34: ...s stored in the remote control as well Service data in the remote control refer to page 206 Programming the button assignment for the remote control The button assignment on the remote control can be...

Page 35: ...mission by mo bile devices in close proximity to the re mote control Interference of radio transmission by charger while charging items such as mo bile devices in the vehicle A Check Control message i...

Page 36: ...eir default values 1 Settings 2 Profiles The current profile is selected 3 Open Options 4 Reset current profile Importing profiles Existing settings and contacts are overwritten with the imported prof...

Page 37: ...ngs Rearview 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 Dete...

Page 38: ...te control can be used to simultane ously open the windows and the glass sunroof Press and hold the button on the re mote control The windows and the glass sunroof open Releasing the button stops the...

Page 39: ...is device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause harmful inter ference and this device must accept any interference recei...

Page 40: ...unlocks the doors and the trunk lid when the front doors are closed but they are not secured against theft The fuel filler flap remains unlocked Unlocking and opening Either unlock the doors together...

Page 41: ...wise the re mote control is locked inside the vehicle when the trunk lid is closed Locking the vehicle Press the button on the inside of the trunk lid When the driver s door is closed the vehicle is c...

Page 42: ...he engine The vehicle starts off with jerks Keep the closing path clear Make sure that the closing path of the trunk lid is clear otherwise injuries may re sult Do not place the remote control in the...

Page 43: ...t The vehicle automatically detects the remote control when it is nearby or in the passenger compartment Comfort Access supports the following func tions Unlocking locking of the vehicle Convenient cl...

Page 44: ...touch activation With Comfort Access the trunk lid can be opened or closed with no touch activation us ing the remote control you are carrying A sensor detects a directed foot motion in the center of...

Page 45: ...n the remote control or use the integrated key in the door lock If there is a malfunction open the trunk lid with the remote control button or with the button on the trunk lid Adjusting Unlocking The...

Page 46: ...ng on the hazard warning sys tem By flashing the high beams Arming and disarming the alarm system General information When you lock or unlock the vehicle either with the remote control Comfort Access...

Page 47: ...ations such as attempts to steal a wheel or when the car is towed Interior motion sensor The windows and glass sunroof must be closed for the system to function properly Avoiding unintentional alarms...

Page 48: ...osing path is clear other wise the closing action may not stop in certain situations e g if thin objects are present No window accessories Do not install any accessories in the range of movement of th...

Page 49: ...t open the window while the roller sunblind is raised Do not open the window while the roller sun blind is raised otherwise there is a risk of damage at high speeds that may result in per sonal injury...

Page 50: ...ection Despite the pinch protection system check that the roof s closing path is clear otherwise the closing action may not be interrupted in certain extreme situations such as when thin objects are p...

Page 51: ...ion is com plete Initialization begins within 15 seconds and is com pleted when the sunroof and sliding visor are completely closed The roof closes without pinch protection Opening and closing Control...

Page 52: ...iving Do not adjust the driver s seat while driv ing or the seat could respond with unexpected movement and the ensuing loss of vehicle control could lead to an accident Do not incline the backrest to...

Page 53: ...ly adjustable seats At a glance 1 Thigh support 2 Forward back height tilt 3 Shoulder support 4 Backrest width 5 Lumbar support 6 Backrest Note The seat setting for the driver s seat is stored for the...

Page 54: ...ch The curvature is shifted up down Backrest width Change the width of the back rest using the side wings to ad just the lateral support To make it easier to enter and exit the vehicle the backrest wi...

Page 55: ...Select the required seat 4 Turn the controller to set the temperature distribution Rear seat heating Switching on Press the button once for each tem perature level The maximum temperature is reached w...

Page 56: ...rson per safety belt Never allow more than one person to wear a single safety belt Never allow infants or small children to ride on a passenger s lap Putting on the belt Lay the belt without twisting...

Page 57: ...traints of all occupied seats otherwise there is an in creased risk of injury in an accident Height Adjust the head restraint so that its center is approximately at ear level Distance Adjust the dista...

Page 58: ...position Removing The head restraints cannot be removed Rear head restraints Correctly adjusted head restraint A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the risk of injury to cervical vertebrae in t...

Page 59: ...rans porting anyone in the seat otherwise the pro tective function of the head restraint is unavail able Seat mirror and steering wheel memory General information Front Two different driver s seat ext...

Page 60: ...e 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 info...

Page 61: ...reets 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 wash...

Page 62: ...result in an accident Manual steering wheel adjustment 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 Power stee...

Page 63: ...sary 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 deacti vated Automatic deactivation of front pas...

Page 64: ...and bring it up to medium height to obtain the best possible position for the belt and to offer optimal protection in the event of an accident Do not change the seat position and height af ter this C...

Page 65: ...g systems 1 Mount the child restraint fixing system re fer to the user s manual of the system 2 Ensure that both LATCH anchors are prop erly connected Child restraint fixing system with a tether strap...

Page 66: ...e retaining strap to the mounting eyes 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 locking lever on th...

Page 67: ...the cen tral locking system Shortly before the battery is discharged completely so that the engine can still be started Ignition on Press the Start Stop button and do not press on the brake pedal at...

Page 68: ...ignition off Drive readiness in detail The concept The following are the different drive readiness variants Electric drive readiness Silent Start refer to page 68 The vehicle is powered by the electr...

Page 69: ...R 3 Release the parking brake 4 Drive away Deactivating drive readiness After stopping the vehicle 1 Select transmission position P 2 Press the Start Stop button 3 Set the parking brake After parking...

Page 70: ...tches of the combustion engine automati cally in the event of a malfunction A message is displayed It is possible to continue driving Have the system checked Electric driving eDRIVE Requirements Elect...

Page 71: ...tance for the combustion engine The combustion engine provides the primary drive power to move the vehicle The electric motor provides assistance as needed with additional propulsive power ASSIST Duri...

Page 72: ...ssion position P is engaged The LED and indicator lamp go out The parking brake is released Automatic Release in cars with automatic transmission For automatic release operate the accelerator pedal Th...

Page 73: ...omatically Driving Automatic Hold is activated the vehicle is au tomatically secured against rolling when it stops The indicator lamp lights up green Step on the accelerator pedal to drive off The bra...

Page 74: ...n signal Do not fold in the exterior mirrors Do not fold in the exterior mirror while driving and when the turn signals warning flashers are working or else the additional flasher lights in the exteri...

Page 75: ...speed press up twice or press once beyond the resistance point The wipers switch to normal speed when the vehicle is stationary Switching off and brief wipe Press the wiper levers down The lever auto...

Page 76: ...hile the ignition is switched on Fold out position of the wipers Required when changing the wiper blades or under frosty conditions for example 1 Switch the ignition on and off again 2 Under frosty co...

Page 77: ...ge the wiper system Do not mix window washer concentrates of dif ferent manufacturers because otherwise it can result in clogging of the windshield washer nozzles For the capacity refer to technical d...

Page 78: ...tart driving To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you select a driving position maintain pressure on the brake pedal until you are ready to start Engaging D R and N Briefly push the selector lev...

Page 79: ...cles with Sport automatic transmis sions automatic shift operations are not per formed at maximum engine speed for exam ple if one of the following conditions is met DSC deactivated TRACTION activated...

Page 80: ...n a vehicle e g because of the selected optional equipment or country variant This also applies for safety related functions and systems Instrument cluster Overview instrument cluster 1 Fuel gauge 83...

Page 81: ...s 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 In addition an aco...

Page 82: ...lat Tire Monitor Safety belts Airbag system Steering system Engine functions Engine functions in Canadian mod els Brake system Brake system in Canadian models ABS Antilock Brake System ABS Antilock Br...

Page 83: ...ds They are stored and can be displayed again later Displaying stored Check Control messages 1 Vehicle Info 2 Vehicle status 3 Check Control 4 Select the text message Messages after trip completion Sp...

Page 84: ...ample to avoid the in creased risk of an accident Time The time is displayed at the bot tom of the instrument cluster Setting the time and time for mat refer to page 92 Date The date is displayed in t...

Page 85: ...ttery symbol If five bars are shown the high voltage battery is fully charged During normal vehicle operation the high volt age battery is charged up to approx 80 This ensures optimum energy recovery...

Page 86: ...ybrid system arrow 2 One bar stands for one minute The combustion engine s average fuel con sumption is indicated by a line above the bar display and as a value to the right of the graph Displaying th...

Page 87: ...ements More information on the scope of service re quired can be displayed on the Control Dis play 1 Vehicle Info 2 Vehicle status 3 Service required Required maintenance procedures and le gally manda...

Page 88: ...isplayed in the instrument cluster On vehicles without a gear shift indicator the engaged gear is displayed Automatic transmission displays Example Description Fuel efficient gear is engaged Shift int...

Page 89: ...omputer No Passing Information is displayed together with the activated speed limit information Display The following is displayed in the instrument cluster Speed limit detection Current speed limit S...

Page 90: ...el Current audio source Redial on telephone Activation of the voice activation system Activating a list and creating the setting On the right side of the steering wheel turn the thumbwheel to activate...

Page 91: ...here is only enough fuel left for less than 45 miles 80 km the color of the display changes Average fuel consumption The average fuel consumption is calculated for the period during which the engine i...

Page 92: ...iew 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 sta...

Page 93: ...or the remote control currently in use Setting the voice dialog Voice dialog for the voice activation system refer to page 26 Units of measure Setting the units of measure To set the units for fuel co...

Page 94: ...ighting 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...

Page 95: ...tion is switched off the parking lamps light up in position Activating deactivating In some countries daytime running lights are compulsory so it may not be possible to deac tivate the daytime running...

Page 96: ...by a sensor on the front of the interior rearview mirror The assistant ensures that the high beams are switched on whenever the traf fic situation allows The driver can intervene at any time and switc...

Page 97: ...raffic and at animal crossings In tight curves on hilltops or in depres sions in cross traffic or half obscured on coming traffic on freeways In poorly lit towns and cities and in the presence of high...

Page 98: ...eakers in the vehicle are illuminated The lighting can be individually set 1 Settings 2 Lighting 3 B O 4 Select the desired lighting setting Off no lighting Reduced the speakers in the field of view a...

Page 99: ...rbag 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...

Page 100: ...the 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 nents or the wiring in the airbag system Th...

Page 101: ...air bags lights up In this case change the sitting position so that the front passenger airbags are activated and the indicator lamp goes out If it is not possible to activate the airbags have the pe...

Page 102: ...d area of movement Ensure that the area of movement of the seats is unobstructed to avoid personal injury or damage to objects Tire Pressure Monitor TPM The concept The system monitors tire pressure i...

Page 103: ...fully completed Reset the wheels on the Control Display are shown in green and Tire Pressure Monitor TPM active is displayed The trip can be interrupted at any time If you drive away again the reset r...

Page 104: ...ing maneuvers or driv ing over obstacles e g curbs potholes etc Because the possible driving distance de pends on how the vehicle is used during the trip the actual distance may be smaller or greater...

Page 105: ...g ability Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance and it is the driver s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure even if under inflation has not reached the...

Page 106: ...neu vers 2 Check whether the vehicle is fitted with regular tires or run flat tires Run flat tires refer to page 197 are la beled with a circular symbol containing the letters RSC marked on the tire s...

Page 107: ...tance de pends on how the vehicle is used during the trip the actual distance may be smaller or greater depending on the driving speed road conditions external temperature cargo load etc Continued dri...

Page 108: ...es a warning if there is immi nent danger of a collision and if so brakes inde pendently The automatic braking intervention is done with limited force and duration The system is controlled via a camer...

Page 109: ...ive ma neuver Braking intervention The warning prompts the driver himself to in tervene During the warning the maximum braking force is used even with light pressure on the brake pedal In addition if...

Page 110: ...se of oncoming light for example from the sun low in the sky Prewarning sensitivity Depending on the set prewarning time this may result in increased false warnings Collision warning with braking func...

Page 111: ...ion occurs as a brief braking pressure No automatic delay occurs Adapting your speed and driving style The warning does not relieve the driver of the responsibility to adapt his or her driving speed a...

Page 112: ...false warnings Pedestrian warning Depending on how the vehicle is equipped the function warns of an imminent collision with pedestrians during daytime or nighttime The function is subdivided into the...

Page 113: ...with braking function Adapting your speed and driving style The warning does not relieve the driver of the responsibility to adapt his or her driving speed and style to the traffic conditions Display...

Page 114: ...or covered When driving toward bright lights Up to 10 seconds after the start of the en gine via the Start Stop knob During calibration of the camera immedi ately after vehicle shipment Night Vision w...

Page 115: ...o approx 490 ft 150 m Detection of medium animals up to ap prox 230 ft 70 m Environmental influences can limit the availa bility of object detection If the vehicle systems detect that the vehicle is l...

Page 116: ...a warning sym bol appears on the instrument cluster and in the Head up Display Although both the shape and the heat radiation are analyzed false warnings cannot be ruled out Warning area in front of...

Page 117: ...ed detection People or animals who are fully or partially covered especially when their heads are covered People who are not in an upright position e g lying down Cyclists on unconventional bicycles e...

Page 118: ...issued End of warning The warning ends Automatically after approx 3 seconds When returning to your own lane When braking hard When using the turn signal System limits The system may not be fully func...

Page 119: ...flashes and the steering wheel vibrates Notes Personal responsibility The system does not serve as a substi tute for the driver s personal judgment of the traffic situation Be aware of the traffic si...

Page 120: ...transmitter and receiver units comply with part 15 of the FCC Federal Communication Commission regulations Operation is gov erned by the following FCC ID NBG009014A Compliance statement This device c...

Page 121: ...lay with the recommendation to take a break A recommendation to take a break is displayed only once during an uninterrupted trip After a break another recommendation to take a break cannot be displaye...

Page 122: ...the backrest for the front passenger seat After a critical driving situation without an acci dent the front belts are loosened again All other systems can be restored to the desired setting If the be...

Page 123: ...the braking force is automatically increased if the braking pressure is insufficient when the brakes are applied Adaptive brake assistant In combination with the Active Cruise Control this system ens...

Page 124: ...s up DSC is deactivated DTC Dynamic Traction Control The concept The DTC system is a version of the DSC in which forward momentum is optimized The system ensures maximum forward mo mentum on special r...

Page 125: ...lection that are activated via the two buttons of the Driving Dynamics Control and the DSC OFF button Operating the programs Press the button Program DSC OFF TRACTION SPORT SPORT COMFORT COMFORT ECO P...

Page 126: ...vated 1 Settings 2 SPORT mode or Driving mode 3 Configure driving mode This configuration is retrieved when the SPORT driving mode is activated COMFORT For a balanced tuning with maximum driving stabi...

Page 127: ...in the tachometer Program selection Pressing the button displays a list of the selectable programs Display on the Control Display Program changes can be displayed briefly on the Control Display To do...

Page 128: ...n 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 soo...

Page 129: ...s set to the current speed Cruise control can be used Switching off Deactivated or interrupted system If the system is deactivated or inter rupted actively intervene by braking steering and if necessa...

Page 130: ...the current speed DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on if necessary Adapting the desired speed Adapt the desired speed to the road con ditions and be ready to brake at all times oth erwise the...

Page 131: ...complete standstill Green marking in the speedometer Your vehicle accelerates automatically as soon as the vehicle in the range of the ra dar sensor moves off Marking in the speedometer turns orange n...

Page 132: ...adequate for operating the system The system was deactivated but applies the brakes until you actively assume control by pressing on the brake pedal or accelerator The vehicle symbol flashes red and a...

Page 133: ...letely within the same lane as your vehicle Swerving vehicles If a vehicle driving ahead of you suddenly swerves into your lane the system may not be able to automatically restore the selected dis tan...

Page 134: ...ence and this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Any unauthorized modifications or changes to these devices could void the user s au...

Page 135: ...ess once The displays go out The stored desired speed is deleted Interrupting When active press the button The system is automatically interrupted if The brakes are applied The transmission position D...

Page 136: ...he resistance point causes the ve hicle to accelerate more rapidly Resuming the desired speed Press the button The stored speed is reached and maintained Displays in the instrument cluster Indicator l...

Page 137: ...with the engine running Automatic deactivation during forward travel The system switches off when a certain driving distance or speed is exceeded Switch the system back on if necessary Switching on o...

Page 138: ...ontrol Display 2 Press the controller The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use System limits Limits of ultrasonic measurement The detection of objects can reach the physi cal limi...

Page 139: ...k the traffic situation around the ve hicle with your own eyes Otherwise an acci dent could result from road users or objects lo cated outside the picture area of the backup camera At a glance Button...

Page 140: ...the same time Parking aid lines Parking aid lines Pathway and turning circle lines are dis played Obstacle marking Obstacle marking Spatially shaped markings are displayed Pathway lines Can be shown i...

Page 141: ...tings Brightness With the rearview camera switched on 1 Select the symbol 2 Turn the controller until the desired setting is reached and press the controller Contrast With the rearview camera switched...

Page 142: ...ras are lo cated at the bottom of the exterior mirror hous ings The image quality may be impaired by dirt Clean the lens refer to page 224 Switching on off Switching on automatically Select transmissi...

Page 143: ...d turning circle line shows the space needed to the side of the vehicle when the steering wheel is turned all the way The variable green pathway line assists you in assessing the amount of space ac tu...

Page 144: ...Switching on off manually Press the button Automatic deactivation during forward travel The system switches off when a certain driving distance or speed is exceeded Switch the system back on if neces...

Page 145: ...ystem Therefore always be alert and ready to inter vene otherwise there is the danger of an acci dent occurring Transporting loads Loads that extend beyond the perimeter of the vehicle are not taken i...

Page 146: ...ically Switching on with reverse gear Shift into reverse The current status of the parking space search is indicated on the Control Display Activate Parking Assistant Select the symbol in the Control...

Page 147: ...ated When the system is deactivated the displays on the Control Display are shown in gray Parking using the parking assistant Check the traffic situation as well Loud sounds outside and within the veh...

Page 148: ...curves Functional limitations The system may not be fully functional in the following situations When sensors are dirty or iced over In heavy fog rain or snowfall On bumpy road surfaces such as grave...

Page 149: ...mit detection Cruise control Pedestrian warning Selection list from the instrument cluster Some of this information is only displayed briefly as needed Selecting displays in the Head up Display 1 Sett...

Page 150: ...roller The setting is stored for the remote control currently 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...

Page 151: ...distribution left 2 Temperature left 3 AUTO program left 4 Air flow AUTO intensity left residual heat 5 Remove ice and condensation 6 Maximum cooling 7 Display 8 Air volume AUTO intensity right 9 AUT...

Page 152: ...g function refer to page 153 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 condensation as much as possible I...

Page 153: ...driver s side to utilize the con densation sensor Make sure that air can flow onto the windshield Continuous recirculated air mode The recirculated air mode should not be used for an extended period o...

Page 154: ...passenger side Switching on Press any button except SYNC program Rear window defroster Left side of Air volume button Seat heating Seat ventilation Microfilter activated charcoal filter The microfilte...

Page 155: ...ard blue colder Toward red warmer Lever for changing the air flow direction arrow 2 Thumbwheels for continuous opening and closing of the vents arrow 3 Lateral ventilation Thumbwheel for opening and c...

Page 156: ...ng or heating ca pacity and then keeps it constant Avoid rapidly switching between different tem perature settings The automatic climate con trol will not have sufficient time to adjust the set temper...

Page 157: ...off di rectly or by using two preset switch on times It remains switched on for 30 minutes Operation can be performed via iDrive Open the vents to allow air to flow out Functional requirement When us...

Page 158: ...rge level of the battery and from an external temperature of about 59 15 At a glance 1 Unlocking 2 Locking 3 Opening the trunk lid 4 Panic mode auxiliary air conditioning Remote control range The aver...

Page 159: ...integrated universal re mote control ensure that there are no people animals or objects in the range of movement of the remote controlled device otherwise there is a risk of injury or damage Also foll...

Page 160: ...system Read the system s operating manual or press the programmed button on the interior rear view mirror longer If the LED on the interior rearview mirror starts flashing rapidly and then stays lit c...

Page 161: ...people animals or objects within the range of movement of the remote controlled system otherwise there is a risk of injury or damage Also follow the safety instructions of the hand held transmitter Th...

Page 162: ...so that children cannot use the lighter and burn themselves Replace the cover after use Reinsert the lighter or socket cover after use otherwise objects may get into the lighter socket or fixture and...

Page 163: ...socket fold open the cover In the cargo area The socket is located in the cover of the load ing lip To access the socket fold open the cover USB interface for data transfer The concept Connection for...

Page 164: ...s located in the glove com partment Notes Observe the following when connecting Do not use force when plugging the con nector into the USB interface Do not connect devices such as fans or lamps to the...

Page 165: ...t 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 and front passenger side refer...

Page 166: ...partment in the armrest can be locked with an integrated key to separately secure the trunk lid refer to page 43 for exam ple After the storage compartment is locked the remote control can be handed o...

Page 167: ...le containers Do not forcefully push unsuitable con tainers into the cupholders This may result in damage Automatic transmission Front To open press on the cover Rear In the front center armrest The c...

Page 168: ...riv er s vision No heavy objects Do not hang heavy objects from the hooks otherwise they may present a danger to passengers during braking and evasive ma neuvers Storage compartments in the cargo area...

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Page 171: ...Driving tips This chapter provides you with information useful in dealing with specific driving and operating modes Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 909 978 VI 13...

Page 172: ...ot achieve their full traction potential until after an initial breaking in period Drive conservatively for the first 200 miles 300 km Brake system Brakes require an initial break in period of ap prox...

Page 173: ...ltage battery In normal operation a sufficient charging of the high voltage battery is ensured by energy re covery Longer idle periods can reduce the charge state of the high voltage battery Do not al...

Page 174: ...installed and never apply undercoating to them Make sure that flammable materials e g hay leaves grass etc do not come in contact with the hot exhaust system during driving while in idle po sition mo...

Page 175: ...bjects in the area around the pedals Keep floor mats carpets and any other objects out of the area of motion of the pedals otherwise the function of the pedals could be impeded while driving Do not pl...

Page 176: ...e of the brakes Corrosion occurs when the minimum pressure that must be exerted by the pads during brake applications to clean the discs is not reached Should corrosion form on the brake discs the bra...

Page 177: ...weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or YYY lbs Otherwise damage to the vehicle and unstable driving situations may result 2 Determine the combined weight of the driver and passeng...

Page 178: ...e 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 braking or swerving becomes necessary He...

Page 179: ...of load should not be too large in area Always place the heaviest pieces on the bottom Secure the roof luggage firmly e g tie with ratchet straps Do not let objects project into the opening path of th...

Page 180: ...mics 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...

Page 181: ...the BMW Maintenance Sys tem refer to page 206 ECO PRO The concept ECO PRO supports a driving style that saves on fuel consumption For this purpose the en gine control and comfort functions e g the cli...

Page 182: ...be displayed as the bonus range in the instrument cluster The bonus range is shown in the range display The bonus range is automatically reset every time the vehicle is refueled Driving style In the t...

Page 183: ...his driving condition is referred to as coast ing As soon as the brake or accelerator pedal is depressed the engine is automatically coupled to the transmission again Hints Coasting is a component of...

Page 184: ...layed in EfficientDynamics Info while this driving mode is active Color code blue arrow 1 and symbol arrow 2 driving condition Coasting Displaying EfficientDynamics info 1 Vehicle Info 2 EfficientDyna...

Page 185: ...Saving fuel Driving tips 185 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 909 978 VI 13...

Page 186: ...Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 909 978 VI 13...

Page 187: ...order to always ensure your mobility you will find important information on operating fluids wheels and tires maintenance and Roadside Assistance in the following Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 90...

Page 188: ...he engine is at a standstill and the transmission is in position P N other wise the buildup of pressure may cause the fuel nozzle to shut off prematurely Fuel cap Opening 1 Briefly press the rear edge...

Page 189: ...tank is full when the filler nozzle clicks off the first time Do not overfill the fuel tank Do not overfill the fuel tank otherwise fuel may escape causing harm to the environ ment and damaging the v...

Page 190: ...E85 Do not refuel with E85 i e fuel with an ethanol content of 85 or with Flex Fuel as this would damage the engine and fuel supply system Gasoline quality BMW recommends AKI 91 Minimum fuel grade BM...

Page 191: ...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 Re...

Page 192: ...ures at max speeds above 100 mph 160 km h Speeds above 100 mph 160 km h In order to drive at maximum speeds in excess of 100 mph 160 km h please observe and if necessary adjust tire pressures for spee...

Page 193: ...e Pressure specifica tions in bar PSI Front 245 40 R 19 94 Y RSC Rear 275 35 R 19 96 Y RSC 2 7 39 3 0 44 Front 245 35 R 20 95 Y XL RSC Rear 275 30 R 20 97 Y XL RSC 2 8 41 3 2 46 Compact wheel T 135 90...

Page 194: ...ditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction performance The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight ahead braking tra...

Page 195: ...less cush ioning between the wheel and the road Be careful to avoid road hazards and reduce your speed especially if your vehicle is equipped with low profile tires Indications of tire damage or other...

Page 196: ...mine if they are suited for use and therefore cannot ensure the operating safety of the vehi cle if they are mounted Recommended tire brands For each tire size the manufacturer of your ve hicle recomm...

Page 197: ...ys protect tires against all contact with oil grease and fuels Do not exceed the maximum tire inflation pres sure indicated on the side wall of the tire Run flat tires Label RSC label on the tire side...

Page 198: ...itor after mounting snow chains as doing so may result in incorrect readings Do not initialize the Tire Pressure Monitor after mounting snow chains as doing so may result in incorrect readings When dr...

Page 199: ...mber 2 Jump starting negative terminal 3 Washer fluid reservoir 4 Jump starting positive terminal 5 Oil filler neck 6 Coolant reservoir Hood Opening the hood Working in the engine compartment Never at...

Page 200: ...danger of injury from protrud ing parts when the hood is open Closing the hood Let the hood drop from a height of approx 16 in 40 cm and push down on it to lock it fully The hood must audibly engage o...

Page 201: ...s 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...

Page 202: ...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 da...

Page 203: ...Engine oil Mobility 203 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 909 978 VI 13...

Page 204: ...ter for suitable additives Coolant level If there is no Min and Max mark in the filler neck of the coolant reservoir have the coolant level checked if necessary by your service cen ter and add coolan...

Page 205: ...Disposal Comply with the relevant environmen tal protection regulations when dispos ing of coolant and coolant additives Coolant Mobility 205 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 909 978 VI 13...

Page 206: ...hand your service specialist the re mote control with which the vehicle was driven most recently Storage periods Storage periods during which the vehicle bat tery was disconnected are not taken into a...

Page 207: ...ances This indicates that there is excessive mis firing in the engine Reduce the vehicle speed and have the system checked immediately otherwise serious engine misfiring within a brief pe riod can ser...

Page 208: ...old down the wipers without wiper blades Do not fold down the wipers if wiper blades have not been installed this may damage the windshield Replacing the wiper blades 1 To change the wiper blades fold...

Page 209: ...base Light emitting diodes LEDs Light emitting diodes installed behind a cover serve as the light source for controls display elements and other equipment These light emitting diodes which are related...

Page 210: ...lamps and roadside parking lamps turn signal lamp Follow the general instructions on Lamps and bulbs refer to page 208 These lights feature LED technology Contact your service center in the event of a...

Page 211: ...nt of a malfunction Halogen front fog lamp Follow the general instructions on lamps and bulbs refer to page 208 35 watt bulb H8 Contact your service center in the event of a malfunction LED front fog...

Page 212: ...in the installed bulb holder Squeeze the clips together and remove the bulb holder Press the bulb into the bulb holder turn coun terclockwise and remove Reversing lamp Follow the general instructions...

Page 213: ...or your vehicle by the manufacturer otherwise the vehicle could be damaged and systems or functions may not be fully availa ble After a battery replacement have the battery registered on the vehicle b...

Page 214: ...tip over during transport Fuses Notes Replacing fuses Never attempt to repair a blown fuse and do not replace a defective fuse with a substi tute of another color or amperage rating this could lead t...

Page 215: ...nteed For technical reasons the Emergency Request cannot be guaranteed under unfavor able conditions Initiating an Emergency Request 1 Press the cover briefly to open it 2 Press the SOS button until t...

Page 216: ...he contents regularly and replace any expired items promptly Storage The first aid kit is located in the container on the inside of the trunk lid Unscrew the wing nut to open Roadside Assistance Servi...

Page 217: ...ive terminal Connecting the cables Be careful not to swap over the positive and negative connector terminals Do not swap over the positive and negative terminals of the connectors otherwise there is a...

Page 218: ...re contact a service center in the event of a breakdown Do not have the vehicle towed Have your vehicle transported on a load ing platform only otherwise damage may oc cur Tow truck Do not lift the ve...

Page 219: ...use Use only the tow fitting provided with the vehicle and screw it all the way in Use the tow fitting for towing on paved roads only Avoid lateral loading of the tow fitting e g do not lift the vehi...

Page 220: ...fer to page 220 What to do after an accident General information After an accident After an accident do not touch any high voltage components such as orange colored high voltage cables or parts that a...

Page 221: ...foreign items such as leaves in the area below the windshield when the hood is raised Wash your vehicle frequently particularly in winter Intense soiling and road salt can damage the vehicle Automatic...

Page 222: ...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 containe...

Page 223: ...with an ample supply of water possibly with shampoo added partic ularly when they have been exposed to road salt Rubber components Aside from water treat only with rubber cleansers When cleaning rubbe...

Page 224: ...Do not use chemical or household cleansers Keep all fluids and moisture away from the unit Otherwise they could affect or damage surfa ces or electrical components Avoid pressing too hard when cleanin...

Page 225: ...Care Mobility 225 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 909 978 VI 13...

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Page 227: ...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 2 909 978 VI 13...

Page 228: ...not available in a vehicle e g because of the selected optional equipment or country variant This also applies for safety related functions and systems Dimensions Width height 1 Vehicle height 58 1 i...

Page 229: ...1 95 m Weights ActiveHybrid 5 Approved gross vehicle weight lbs kg 5 324 2 415 Load lbs kg 860 390 Approved front axle load lbs kg 2 524 1 145 Approved rear axle load lbs kg 2 921 1 325 Approved roof...

Page 230: ...apacities US gal liters Notes Fuel tank 17 7 67 Fuel quality refer to page 190 Windshield and headlamp washer system 1 3 5 Reference Technical data 230 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 909 978 VI 13...

Page 231: ...Technical data Reference 231 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 909 978 VI 13...

Page 232: ...i slip control refer to DSC 123 Approved engine oils 202 Armrest refer to Center arm rest 166 Arrival time 91 Ashtray 161 Ashtray front 161 Ashtray rear 162 Assistance for the combus tion engine ASSIS...

Page 233: ...go area lid 40 Cargo area storage compart ments 168 Cargo securing 178 Cargo straps securing cargo 178 Car key refer to Remote con trol 34 Carpet care 224 Car wash 221 Catalytic converter refer to Hot...

Page 234: ...windshield 149 Display lighting refer to In strument lighting 97 Displays 80 Displays cleaning 224 Displays hybrid system 85 Disposal coolant 205 Disposal vehicle battery 214 Distance control refer to...

Page 235: ...ne wood care 223 First aid kit 216 Fitting for towing refer to Tow fitting 219 Flat tire changing wheels 213 Flat Tire Monitor FTM 105 Flat tire Tire Pressure Moni tor TPM 102 Flat tire warning lamp 1...

Page 236: ...rsonal Profile 35 Inflation pressure tires 191 Inflation pressure warning FTM tires 105 Info display refer to Com puter 90 Initialize Tire Pressure Moni tor TPM 103 Initializing Flat Tire Monitor FTM...

Page 237: ...operation Top View 142 Marking on approved tires 196 Marking run flat tires 197 Massage seat front 54 Master key refer to Remote control 34 Maximum cooling 153 Maximum speed display 88 Maximum speed...

Page 238: ...h protection system glass sunroof 50 Pinch protection system win dows 48 Plastic care 223 Power failure 213 Power sunroof glass 49 Power windows 47 Pressure tire air pres sure 191 Pressure warning FTM...

Page 239: ...3 Signaling horn 14 Signals when unlocking 45 Silent Start electric drive readiness 68 Sitting safely 52 Size 228 Slide tilt glass roof 49 Smallest turning circle 229 Smoker s package 161 Snow chains...

Page 240: ...ssion automatic 77 Transporting children safely 63 Tread tires 195 Trip computer 92 Triple turn signal activa tion 74 Trip odometer 84 Trunk lid 40 Trunk lid automatic 41 Trunk lid emergency unlock in...

Page 241: ...vehicle 228 Window defroster rear 153 Windows powered 47 Windshield climate con trol 174 Windshield washer fluid 76 Windshield washer noz zles 76 Windshield washer sys tem 75 Windshield wiper 75 Winds...

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