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Tow fitting

General information

The screw-in tow fitting should always be car‐
ried in the vehicle.

The tow fitting can be screwed in at the front
or rear of the vehicle.
The tow fitting and the onboard vehicle tool kit,
refer to page

247

, are together in the cargo

area.
Use of the tow fitting:

▷

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.

▷

Use tow fitting located in the front only for
positioning the vehicle.

▷

Avoid lateral loading of the tow fitting, e.g.,
do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting.

Safety information

NOTE
If the tow fitting is not used as intended,

there can be damage to the vehicle or to the
tow fitting. There is a risk of property damage.
Observe the notes on using the tow fitting.◀

Screw thread for tow fitting

Press on the mark of the cover to push it out.

Tow-starting

Steptronic transmission

Do not tow-start the vehicle.
Tow-starting the engine is not possible due to
the transmission.
Have the cause of the starting problems fixed.

Seite 258

Mobility

Breakdown assistance

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Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 973 026 - VI/16

Summary of Contents for X5 2017

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual for Vehicle The Ultimate Driving Machine THE BMW X5 OWNER S MANUAL Contents A Z Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 973 026 VI 16 ...

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Page 3: ...tures available in your BMW The manual also contains information designed to en hance operating reliability and road safety and to contribute to maintaining the value of your BMW Any updates made after the editorial deadline can be found in the appendix of the printed Owner s Manual for the vehicle Supplementary information can be found in the additional bro chures in the onboard literature We wis...

Page 4: ...h Germany Reprinting including excerpts only with the written consent of BMW AG Munich US English ID4 VI 16 07 16 490 Printed on environmentally friendly paper bleached without chlorine suitable for recycling Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 973 026 VI 16 ...

Page 5: ...splays 105 Lights 110 Safety 140 Driving stability control systems 148 Driving comfort 170 Climate control 177 Interior equipment 185 Storage compartments Driving tips 194 Things to remember when driving 198 Loading 202 Saving fuel Mobility 210 Refueling 212 Fuel 217 Wheels and tires 236 Engine compartment 239 Engine oil 243 Coolant 245 Maintenance 247 Replacing components 253 Breakdown assistance...

Page 6: ...Manual in the vehicle on the Control Display Online Owner s Manual BMW Driver s Guide app Additional sources of information Dealer s service center A dealer s service center will be glad to answer additional questions at any time Internet Owner s Manual and general information about BMW such as about the technology in the In ternet www bmwusa com BMW Driver s Guide App The Owner s Manual is availa...

Page 7: ...ntary Owner s Manuals On right hand drive vehicles some control ele ments are arranged differently from what is shown in the illustrations Status of the Owner s Manual Basic information The manufacturer of your vehicle pursues a policy of constant development that is con ceived to ensure that our vehicles continue to embody the highest quality and safety stan dards In rare cases therefore the feat...

Page 8: ...r can be used with BMW vehicles without presenting a safety hazard even if a country specific official approval was issued BMW does not evaluate whether these products are suitable for BMW vehicles under all usage conditions California Proposition 65 Warning California laws require us to state the following warning Engine exhaust and a wide variety of automo bile components and parts including com...

Page 9: ... brakes Responses by the vehicle to special situa tions such as airbag deployment or en gagement of the stability control systems Ambient conditions such as temperature This data is purely technical in nature and is used to detect and correct faults and to opti mize vehicle functions Motion profiles over routes traveled cannot be created from this data When service offerings are used e g re pair s...

Page 10: ... can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR Vehicle identification number The vehicle identification number can be found in the engine compartment The vehicle identification number can also be found behind the windshield 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 de...

Page 11: ... who wish to report a safety related defect to Transport Canada De fect Investigations and Recalls may call the toll free hotline 1 800 333 0510 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http www tc gc ca roadsafety Information 11 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 973 026 VI 16 ...

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Page 13: ...ews of buttons switches and displays are intended to familiarize you with your vehicle Moreover you will become familiar with the available control concepts and options quickly Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 973 026 VI 16 ...

Page 14: ... systems When using these functions and systems the applicable country provisions must be observed In the vicinity of the steering wheel 1 Rear window safety switch 49 2 Power windows 47 3 Exterior mirror operation 62 4 Opening and closing top tail gate 40 5 Unlock central locking sys tem 38 Locking central locking sys tem 38 6 Lights Front fog lights 108 Light switch 105 Lights off Daytime runnin...

Page 15: ...is tance Active Cruise Control increase distance Cruise control rocker switch 9 Shift paddles 84 10 Instrument cluster 86 11 Steering wheel buttons right Entertainment source Volume Voice activation 26 Telephone see Owner s Manual for Navigation Entertainment and Communication Thumbwheel for selection lists 98 12 Steering column stalk right Wiper 77 Rain sensor 78 Clean the windshield and head lig...

Page 16: ...170 6 Radio CD Multimedia see Owner s Manual for Navigation Entertainment and Commu nication 7 Controller with buttons 19 8 Parking brake 74 9 Automatic Hold 75 10 DSC Dynamic Stability Con trol 141 Driving Dynamics Control 145 PDC Park Distance Control 157 Rearview camera 159 Top View 162 Parking assistant 166 Side View 164 HDC Hill Descent Control 143 At a glance Cockpit 16 Online Edition for Pa...

Page 17: ...ofliner 1 Intelligent emergency call 253 2 Panoramic glass sunroof 49 3 Indicator light front seat passen ger airbag 113 4 Reading lights 109 5 Interior lights 109 6 Glasses compartment 188 Cockpit At a glance 17 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 973 026 VI 16 ...

Page 18: ...s a risk of an accident Only use the systems or devices when the traffic situation allows If necessary stop and use the systems and devices while the vehicle is stationary Overview of control elements Operation 1 Control Display 2 Controller with buttons and depending on the equipment version with touchpad Control Display General information To clean the Control Display follow the care instruction...

Page 19: ...directions Buttons on the controller Button Function MENU Opens the main menu RADIO Opens the Radio menu MEDIA Opens the Multimedia menu NAV Opens the Navigation menu TEL Opens the Phone menu BACK Displays the previous panel OPTION Open the Options menu Controller without navigation system The buttons can be used to open the menus directly The controller can be used to select menu items and enter ...

Page 20: ...tems 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 selected are set in quotation marks e g Settings Changing between panels After a menu item is selected e g Radio a new panel is displayed Panels can overlap Move the controller to the left Closes current panel and...

Page 21: ...is displayed 3 Press the controller Activating deactivating the functions 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 Function is activated Function is deactivated Touchpad Some iDrive functions can be operated using the touchpad on the controller Selecting functions 1 Se...

Page 22: ...ve map and Internet The interactive map in the navigation system and Internet pages can be moved using the touchpad Function Operation Move interactive map or Internet pages Swipe into re spective direc tion Enlarge shrink interactive map or Internet pages Drag in or out on the touchpad with fingers Display the menu or open a link on the Internet Tap once Changing settings You can use the touchpad...

Page 23: ...on strength Symbol flashes network search 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 Enter PIN Entertainment symbols Symbol Meaning CD DVD player Music collection Gracenote database AUX IN port in the front or in the rear USB audio interface Additional symbols Symbo...

Page 24: ...tion via iDrive 2 Press and hold the desired button until a signal sounds Running a function Press button The function will work immediately This means e g that the number is dialed when a phone number is selected Displaying the key assignment Touch buttons with finger Do not wear gloves or use objects The button assignment is displayed at the top edge of screen Deleting the button assignments 1 P...

Page 25: ...mbers if needed 3 OK confirm the entry Symbol Function Press the controller delete the let ter or number Press the controller for an extended period delete all letters or numbers Switching between upper lower case numbers and characters Depending on the menu you can switch be tween entering upper and lower case letters and numbers Symbol Function Enter the letters Enter the numbers or Tip the cont...

Page 26: ...stem so that the spoken commands can be identi fied Set the language refer to page 102 Using the voice activation system Activating the voice activation system 1 Press button on the steering wheel 2 Wait for the signal 3 Say the command A command that is recognized by the voice activation system is announced and dis played in the instrument cluster This symbol in the instrument cluster indi cates ...

Page 27: ... for the voice activation system Example opening the tone settings Via the main menu The commands of the menu items are spoken just as they are selected via the controller 1 Turn on the Entertainment sound output if needed 2 Press button on the steering wheel 3 Radio 4 Tone Via short command The desired tone settings can also be started via a short command 1 Turn on the Entertainment sound output ...

Page 28: ...S button refer to page 253 close to 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 language of the voice activation system Keep the doors windows and glass sun roof closed to prevent noise interference Avoid making other noise in the vehicle while speaking At a glance Voice activation ...

Page 29: ...ides informa tion on how to operate the vehicle how to use basic vehicle functions and what to do in case of a breakdown This information can also be displayed while driving Search by images Based on illustrations image search provides information and descriptions This is useful e g when the terminology for a feature is not known Owner s Manual Search for information and descriptions by en tering ...

Page 30: ...o displays 1 Press button or move the controller 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 button again to return to last displayed function 5 Press button to return to the page of the Owner s Manual displayed last To alternate permanently between the last dis played function and the Owner s Manual r...

Page 31: ...Integrated Owner s Manual in the vehicle At a glance 31 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 973 026 VI 16 ...

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Page 33: ...n this chapter helps you in confidently operating 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 2 973 026 VI 16 ...

Page 34: ... information WARNING People or animals in the vehicle can lock the doors from the inside and lock themselves in The vehicle can then not be opened from the outside There is a risk of injury Take the remote control with you so that the vehicle can be opened from the outside WARNING Unlocking from the inside is only possi ble with special knowledge If people must spend a longer time in the vehi cle ...

Page 35: ...witched on In this case switch off the engine or the ignition using the Start Stop button Lock Press button on the remote control with the vehicle locked This function is not available if the interior lamps were switched off manually The light functions may depend on the ambi ent brightness If the button is pressed again within 10 sec onds after vehicle was locked the interior mo tion sensor and t...

Page 36: ...direction of the arrow using a pointed object and lift it out 4 Insert a battery of type CR 2032 with the positive side facing up 5 Press the cover closed Have old batteries disposed of by a dealer s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop or take them to a collection point New remote controls New remote controls are available from a deal er s service center or another qu...

Page 37: ...engine within 10 seconds If the remote control is not detected slightly change the position of the remote control and repeat the procedure Integrated key General information The driver s door can be locked and unlocked without remote control using the integrated key Safety information WARNING Unlocking from the inside is only possi ble with special knowledge If people must spend a longer time in t...

Page 38: ...e is automatically unlocked The hazard warning system and interior lights come on Overview Buttons for the central locking system Locking By pressing the button the vehicle is locked with the doors closed The fuel filler flap remains unlocked The vehicle is not secured against theft when locking Unlocking Pressing the button unlocks the vehi cle Unlocking and opening Press button to unlock the doo...

Page 39: ... door completely arrow This corresponds with pressing the button on the remote control Locking Touch the surface on the handle of a vehicle door arrow with your finger for approx 1 sec ond without grasping the door handle This corresponds with pressing the button on the remote control Convenient closing Safety information WARNING With convenient closing body parts can be jammed There is a risk of ...

Page 40: ...the remote control is dis charged Replace the battery refer to page 36 Interference of the radio connection from transmission towers or other equipment with high transmitting power Shielding of the remote control due to metal objects Do not transport the remote control to gether with metal objects Interference of the radio connection by mobile phones or other electronic devices in direct proximity...

Page 41: ...en ing height is selected 4 Press the controller From the outside Without Comfort Access unlock vehicle Press the button on tailgate s exterior Press button on the remote con trol for approx 1 second If the vehicle is stationary the tailgate opens automatically to the adjusted opening height From the inside Press button in the driver s door If the vehicle is locked selector lever po sition P must ...

Page 42: ...gate By releasing the button in the driver s door Malfunction Safety information WARNING Danger of jamming with folding down the backrests There is a risk of injury or risk of property damage Make sure that the area of movement of the rear backrest and the of the head restraint is clear prior to folding down WARNING With an unlocked backrest an unsecured load can be thrown into the vehicle s inter...

Page 43: ...iles with which per sonal vehicle settings can be stored Every re mote control has one of these driver profiles assigned If the vehicle is unlocked using a remote con trol the assigned personal driver profile will be activated All settings stored in the driver pro file are automatically applied If several drivers use their own remote control the vehicle will adjust the personal settings during unl...

Page 44: ...e is for individual settings that are saved in none of the three personal pro files This can be useful for drivers who are using the vehicle temporarily and do not have their own profile On the Control Display 1 Settings 2 Profiles 3 Guest The guest profile cannot be renamed It is not assigned to the current remote control Renaming profiles A personal name can be assigned to every pro file to avoi...

Page 45: ...fferent open ing and closing settings are available These settings are saved in the active driver profile refer to page 43 Unlocking Doors 1 Settings 2 Doors key 3 Select the 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 Tailgate 1 Settings 2 Do...

Page 46: ... Acoustic alarm By switching on the hazard warning sys tem By flashing the daytime running lights Switching on and off When you lock and unlock the vehicle with the remote control or with Comfort Access the alarm system is switched on and off at the same time Door lock with the alarm system switched on The alarm system is triggered when the door is opened if the vehicle has been unlocked via the d...

Page 47: ... sea or on a trailer With animals in the vehicle The tilt alarm sensor and the interior motion sensor can be switched off in such situations Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor Press the remote control button again within 10 seconds as soon as the vehicle is locked The indicator lamp lights up for approx 2 sec onds and then continues to flash The tilt alarm sensor and in...

Page 48: ...ion Closing by means of Comfort Access refer to page 39 Pinch protection system General information If closing force exceeds a specific threshold as a window closes closing is interrupted The window reopens slightly Safety information WARNING Accessories on the windows such as an tennas can impact jam protection There is a risk of injury Do not install accessories in the area of movement of the wi...

Page 49: ...the sliding visor can be operated together or separately using the same switch The glass sunroof is operational when the igni tion is switched on Safety information WARNING Body parts can be jammed when operat ing the glass sunroof There is a risk of injury Make sure that the area of movement of the glass sunroof is clear during opening and clos ing WARNING Unattended children or animals can cause...

Page 50: ...past the resistance point The glass sunroof and sliding vi sor move together Pressing the switch upward stops the motion Convenient opening via the remote control re fer to page 35 Closing by means of Comfort Access refer to page 39 Comfort position If the glass sunroof is not completely opened automatically the comfort position has been attained In this position the wind noises in the interior ar...

Page 51: ... can only be operated to a limited extent The system can be initialized when the vehicle is stationary and the engine is running During the initialization the glass sunroof closes without jam protection Make sure that the closing area is clear Initializing the system Press the switch up and hold it until the initialization is com plete Initialization begins within 15 seconds and is completed when ...

Page 52: ...de when the vehicle is stationary WARNING With a backrest inclined too far to the rear the protective effect of the safety belt cannot be ensured anymore There is a risk of sliding under the safety belt in an accident There is a risk of injuries or danger to life Ad just the seat prior to starting the trip Adjust the backrest so that it is in the most upright position as possible and do not adjust...

Page 53: ...rward or backward Thigh support Multifunctional seat Push switch forward or backward Sport seat Pull the lever at the front of the seat and adjust the thigh support Lumbar support The curvature of the seat backrest can be ad justed in a way that it supports the lumbar re Settings Controls 53 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 973 026 VI 16 ...

Page 54: ...on on the corresponding side Front seat heating Overview Seat heating Switching on Press button once for each tempera ture level The maximum temperature is reached when three LEDs are lit If the trip is continued within approx 15 mi nutes after a stop seat heating is activated au tomatically with the temperature selected last When ECO PRO is activated the heater output is reduced Switching off Pre...

Page 55: ... Make sure that the area of move ment of the center armrest is clear during fold ing down WARNING Seat adjustments while driving can lead to unexpected movements of the seat Vehicle control could be lost There is a risk of an acci dent Only adjust the seat on the driver s side when the vehicle is stationary WARNING When folding back the second row of seats there is a danger of jamming There is a r...

Page 56: ...dle section is folded down comfortable entry is not possible 2 Pull the lever and fold the seat forward If the second row of seats is not locked a warning symbol is displayed in the instrument cluster Rear seat heating Overview Seat heating Switching on Press button once for each tempera ture level The maximum temperature is reached when three LEDs are lit If the trip is continued within approx 15...

Page 57: ...ckrests down Safety belts Number of safety belts The vehicle is fitted with five or seven safety belts to ensure occupant safety However they can only offer protection when adjusted cor rectly The two outer safety belt buckles integrated into the 2nd row of seats are for passengers sitting on the left and right The center safety belt buckle of the 2nd row of seats is solely intended for the person...

Page 58: ...ear the safety belt deep on your hips over your lap The safety belt may not press on your stomach Do not wear the safety belt on your throat rub it on sharp edges guide it or jam it in across hard or fragile objects Avoid thick clothing Re tighten the safety belt frequently up ward around your upper body Buckling the safety belt Make sure you hear the latch plate engage in the belt buckle To ease ...

Page 59: ...ior to driving and make sure that the center of the head re straint supports the back of the head at eye level WARNING Body parts can be jammed when moving the head restraint There is a risk of injury Make sure that the area of movement is clear when moving the head restraint WARNING Objects on the head restraint reduce the protective effect in the head and neck area There is a risk of injury Do n...

Page 60: ...e straint supports the back of the head at eye level WARNING Body parts can be jammed when moving the head restraint There is a risk of injury Make sure that the area of movement is clear when moving the head restraint WARNING Objects on the head restraint reduce the protective effect in the head and neck area There is a risk of injury Do not use seat or head restraint covers Do not hang objects e...

Page 61: ...bar sup port are not stored in memory Safety information WARNING Using the memory function while driving can lead to unexpected seat or steering wheel movements Vehicle control could be lost There is a risk of an accident Only retrieve the memory function when the vehicle is station ary WARNING There is a risk of jamming when moving the seats There is a risk of injury or risk of property damage Ma...

Page 62: ...ition is automatically re trieved if this function is active Safety information WARNING Objects reflected in the mirror are closer than they appear The distance to the traffic behind could be incorrectly estimated e g while changing lanes There is a risk of an acci dent Estimate the distance to the traffic be hind by looking over your shoulder Overview 1 Settings 62 2 Left right Automatic Curb Mon...

Page 63: ...t a speed of approx 25 mph 40 km h Automatic heating Both exterior mirrors are automatically heated whenever the engine is running Automatic dimming feature The exterior mirror on the driver s side is auto matically dimmed Photocells are used to con trol the Interior mirror Interior mirror automatic dimming feature Overview Photocells are used for control In the mirror glass On the back of the mir...

Page 64: ...ur seating position Storing the position The current steering wheel position can be stored via the seat mirror and steering wheel memory Heated steering wheel Overview Heated steering wheel Switching on off Press button On the LED lights up Off the LED goes out Controls Settings 64 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 973 026 VI 16 ...

Page 65: ...ms provided in ac cordance with the age weight and size of the child Children 13 years of age or older must wear a safety belt as soon as a suitable child restraint system can no longer be used due to their age weight and size Safety information WARNING Children shorter than 5 ft 150 cm cannot correctly fasten the safety belt without suitable additional restraint systems The protective ef fect of ...

Page 66: ... re straints or remove them WARNING There is limited protection provided if child restraint systems are used on the third row of seats There is a risk of injuries or dan ger to life Do not install child restraint systems on the third row of seats On the front passenger seat Deactivating airbags WARNING Active front seat passenger airbags can injure a child in a child restraint system when the airb...

Page 67: ... to attach the CRS to the vehicle seat up to a combined child and CRS weight of 65 lb 30 kg when the child is restrained by the internal harnesses Safety information WARNING If the LATCH child restraint fixing sys tems are not correctly engaged the protective effect of the LATCH child restraint fixing sys tem can be limited There is a risk of injuries or danger to life Make sure that the lower an ...

Page 68: ...ge Only mount child restraint systems to the up per retaining straps Routing the retaining strap WARNING If the upper retaining strap is incorrectly used for the child restraint system the protec tive effect can be reduced There is a risk of in jury Make sure that the upper retaining strap is not guided across sharp edges and without twisting to the upper retaining strap 1 Direction of travel 2 He...

Page 69: ...be opened from the outside only Safety switch for the rear Press button on the driver s door The LED lights up if the safety func tion is switched on This locks various functions so that they can not be operated from the rear Transporting children safely Controls 69 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 973 026 VI 16 ...

Page 70: ...ff the ignition and any unnecessary electronic systems power consumers Safety measures When switching off the ignition the selector lever position P is selected automatically if the selector lever position D or R is selected The ignition is switched off automatically in the following situations while the vehicle is station ary and the engine is off When locking the vehicle and when the low beams a...

Page 71: ...ing away observe the following Set the parking brake On uphill grades or on a downhill slope turn the front wheels in the direction of the curb On uphill grades or on a downhill slope also secure the vehicle e g with a wheel chock NOTE In the case of repeated starting attempts or repeated starting in quick succession the fuel is not burned or is inadequately burned The catalytic converter can over...

Page 72: ...ng a stop e g in traffic congestion or at traffic lights The ignition remains switched on The engine starts again automatically for driving off General information After every start of the engine using the Start Stop button the Auto Start Stop function is in the last selected state When the Auto Start Stop function is active it is available when the vehicle is traveling faster than about 3 mph 5 k...

Page 73: ... driver s safety belt is unbuckled and the driver s door is open The hood was unlocked Some indicator lights light up for a varied length of time The engine can only be started via the Start Stop button Functional limitations Even if driving off was not intended the deacti vated engine starts up automatically in the fol lowing situations Excessive warming of the vehicle s interior when the cooling...

Page 74: ...from rolling when it is parked Safety information WARNING An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and possibly roll away There is a risk of an ac cident Before exiting secure the vehicle against rolling In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured against rolling away observe the following Set the parking brake On uphill grades or on a downhill slope turn the front wheels in the direction of the ...

Page 75: ...atic Hold Concept This system assists the driver by automatically setting and releasing the brake such as when moving in stop and go traffic The vehicle is automatically held in place when it is stationary On inclines the system prevents the vehicle from rolling backward when driving off Overview Automatic Hold Safety information WARNING An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and possibly roll awa...

Page 76: ...Automatic Hold prior to entering the vehicle wash Parking The parking brake is automatically set if the engine is switched off while the vehicle is be ing held by Automatic Hold The indicator lamp changes from green to red The parking brake is not set if the en gine is switched off while the vehicle is coast ing to a halt Automatic Hold is deactivated Automatic Hold remains activated during the en...

Page 77: ...anually slightly tap the lever to the resistance point Triple turn signal activation Lightly tap the lever up or down The turn signal flashes three times The function can be activated or deactivated On the Control Display 1 Settings 2 Lighting 3 Triple turn signal Settings are stored for the profile currently used Signaling briefly Press the lever to the resistance point and hold it there for as l...

Page 78: ...he resistance point Wipers change to normal speed when ve hicle comes to standstill The lever automatically returns to its initial po sition when released Switching off and brief wipe Press the lever down To switch off from fast wiper speed press down twice To switch off from normal wiper speed press down once Single wipe press down once The lever automatically returns to its initial po sition whe...

Page 79: ...headlamp washer system Safety information WARNING The washer fluid can freeze onto the win dow at low temperatures and obstruct the view There is a risk of an accident Only use the washer systems if the washer fluid cannot freeze Use antifreeze if needed NOTE When the washer fluid reservoir is empty the wash pump cannot work as intended There is a risk of property damage Do not use the washer syst...

Page 80: ...cle There is a risk of injury or risk of property damage Make sure that the vehicle is switched off when the wipers are in the folded away state and the wipers are folded in when switching on Folding away the wipers 1 Switch the ignition on and off again 2 With frosty conditions make sure that the blades are not frozen to the windshield 3 Press the wiper lever up beyond the point of resistance and...

Page 81: ...ng effect on the windows can lead to damage to the wash ing system There is a risk of property damage Do not add silicon containing additives to the washer fluid NOTE Mixing different windshield washer con centrates or antifreeze agents can damage the washing system There is a risk of property damage Do not mix different windshield washer concentrates or antifreeze agents Ob serve the information ...

Page 82: ...ance Step on the accelerator pedal beyond the resistance point at the full throttle position Engaging selector lever positions General information To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you select a gear maintain pressure on the brake pedal until you are ready to start It is not possible to shift out of selector lever position P until the engine is running and the brake is applied With the veh...

Page 83: ...e selector lever rear wards Gears will only be shifted at appropriate engine and road speeds e g downshifting is not pos sible if the engine speed is too high The selected gear is briefly displayed in the in strument cluster followed by the currently se lected gear Steptronic Sport transmission preventing automatic upshifting in M S manual mode The Steptronic Sport transmission does not automatica...

Page 84: ...he transmission switches back to automatic mode If the selector lever is still in selector lever po sition D it is possible to switch into automatic mode with some transmission versions Pull and hold right shift paddle Or In addition to the briefly pulled right shift paddle briefly pull the left shift paddle Displays in the instrument cluster The selector lever position is dis played for example P...

Page 85: ... when the engine is warmed up that is after uninterrupted driving of at least 6 miles 10 km To start with Launch Control do not steer the steering wheel Start with launch control While the engine is running 1 Press button or select Sport with the Driving Dynamics Control TRACTION is displayed in the instrument cluster and the indicator lamp for DSC OFF lights up 2 Engage selector lever position S ...

Page 86: ...sions must be observed Overview instrument cluster 1 Fuel gauge 94 2 Speedometer 3 Messages for example Check Control 4 Tachometer 94 5 Engine oil temperature 94 6 Current fuel consumption 7 Electronic displays 86 8 Reset miles 94 Electronic displays Selection lists refer to page 98 External temperature refer to page 95 Auto Start Stop function refer to page 72 Onboard computer refer to page 99 Da...

Page 87: ...pt The instrument display is a variable display In the event of a program change the display rendition adapts to the respective program through the Driving Dynamics Control The change of the display type can be deactivated via iDrive Some of the displays in the instrument display may differ from the way they are shown in this Owner s Manual Overview 1 Fuel gauge 94 2 Indicator warning lights 90 3 ...

Page 88: ...ther the current speed is to appear enlarged in the speedometer On the Control Display 1 Settings 2 Instrument cluster 3 Magnifier function ECO PRO displays 1 Speedometer 2 Variable displays ECO PRO Tips Deceler ation assistant instructions Driver assist system displays 3 Efficiency display 203 4 Transmission display 5 Blue bonus range Gray range In the ECO PRO program the instrument dis play swit...

Page 89: ... transmission displays and the vehicle speed Shift lights in the instrument display The concept The shift point indicator indicates the optimum shift moment in the tachometer Thus with a sporty driving style the best possible vehicle acceleration is achieved General information Steptronic Sport transmission shift lights are shown when the SPORT driving program is activated Switching on shift light...

Page 90: ...warning lights General information The indicator and warning lights in the instru ment cluster can light up in a variety of combi nations and colors Several of the lights are checked for proper functioning and light up temporarily when the engine is started or the ignition is switched on Red lights Safety belt reminder Safety belt on the driver s side is not buckled For some country specific model...

Page 91: ... page 148 Vehicle detection Active Cruise Control Indicator lamp illuminates a vehicle has been detected ahead of you Indicator lamp flashes the conditions are not adequate for the system to work The system was deactivated but applies the brakes until you actively resume control by pressing on the brake pedal or accelerator pedal Yellow lights Anti lock Braking System ABS Braking force boost may n...

Page 92: ... shop as needed Malfunction have the system checked by a dealer s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop For more information see Tire Pressure Moni tor refer to page 113 Steering system Steering system in some cases not working Have the steering system checked by a dealer s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop Engine functions Engine functio...

Page 93: ...red SMS text messages SMS text messages in combination with a symbol in the instrument cluster explain a Check Control message and the meaning of the indicator and warning lights Supplementary SMS text messages Additional information such as on the cause of an error or the required action can be called up via Check Control With urgent messages the added text will be automatically displayed on the ...

Page 94: ... illuminates once the fuel reserve is reached Tachometer Always avoid engine speeds in the red warning field In this range the fuel supply is inter rupted to protect the engine Engine oil temperature Cold engine the pointer is at the low temperature end Drive at moderate engine and vehicle speeds Normal operating tempera ture the pointer is in the middle or in the left half of the temperature disp...

Page 95: ...ssively the engine function is not always ensured The Check Control message appears continu ously below a range of approx 30 miles 50 km NOTE With a range of less than 30 miles 50 km it is possible that the engine will no longer have sufficient fuel Engine functions are not en sured anymore There is a risk of property damage Refuel promptly Displaying the cruising range Depending on your vehicle s...

Page 96: ...current service requirements from your remote con trol Display Detailed information on service requirements 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 mandated inspections are displayed 4 Select an entry to call up detailed informa tion Symbols Sym bols D...

Page 97: ...ple Description Fuel efficient gear is set Shift into fuel efficient gear Speed Limit Info Speed Limit Info Concept Speed Limit Info shows the current maximum permitted speed in the instrument cluster General information The camera in the area of the interior mirror detects traffic signs at the edge of the road as well as variable overhead sign posts Traffic signs with extra symbols for wet road c...

Page 98: ...d by objects stickers or paint When driving very close to the vehicle in front of you When driving toward bright lights or strong reflections When the windshield in front of the interior mirror is fogged over dirty or covered by a sticker etc In the event of incorrect detection by the camera If the speed limits stored in the navigation system are incorrect In areas not covered by the navigation sy...

Page 99: ... computer is shown in the info display in the instrument cluster Calling up information on the CID central information display Press and hold button on signal lever Information is displayed in the CID central in formation display of the instrument cluster Information at a glance Repeatedly pressing the button on the turn signal lever calls up the following information in the CID central informatio...

Page 100: ...d computer Average speed Periods in which the vehicle is parked with the engine manually stopped are not included in the calculation of the average speed Resetting average values Press and hold button on turn signal lever Distance to destination The distance remaining to the destination is displayed if a destination is entered in the navi gation system before the trip is started The distance to th...

Page 101: ...tely equipped Displaying sport displays 1 Vehicle info 2 Sport displays Speed warning Concept A speed limit can be set that when reached will cause a warning to be issued General information The warning is repeated if the vehicle speed drops below the set speed limit once by at least 3 mph 5 km h Displaying setting or changing the speed warning On the Control Display 1 Settings 2 Speed 3 Warning a...

Page 102: ... time date and if needed the time zone are updated automatically 1 Settings 2 Time Date 3 Auto time set 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 settings for the month and year The date is stored Setting the date format 1 Settings 2 Time Date 3 Format 4 Select the desired format The date...

Page 103: ...e displayed in the BMW ConnectedDrive app or in the Connec tedDrive customer portal 1 Settings 2 GPS tracking 3 GPS tracking Head up Display Concept This system projects important information into the driver s field of vision e g the speed The driver can get information without averting his or her eyes from the road Overview Display visibility The visibility of the displays in the Head up Display ...

Page 104: ...ion ally influenced using the instrument lighting Settings are stored for the profile currently used Adjusting the height On the Control Display 1 Settings 2 Head Up Display 3 Height 4 Turn the controller until the desired height is reached 5 Press the controller Settings are stored for the profile currently used Setting the rotation The screen of the Head up Display can be ro tated around its own...

Page 105: ...Light Control Lights off Daytime running lights Symbol Function Parking lights Low beams Instrument lighting Parking lights cornering lights and roadside parking lights General information Position of switch If the driver door is opened with the ignition switched off the exterior lighting is automati cally switched off at these switch settings Parking lights Position of switch The vehicle is illum...

Page 106: ...tion The low beams stay lit for a short while if the headlight flasher is switched on after the radio ready state is switched off Setting the duration On the Control Display 1 Settings 2 Lighting 3 Pathway lighting 4 Set length of time Settings are stored for the profile currently used Automatic headlamp control Concept The low beams are switched on and off auto matically depending on the ambient ...

Page 107: ...fic the Adap tive Light Control does not swivel to the driv er s side when the vehicle is at a standstill Depending on the equipment version Adap tive Light Control consists of one or several systems Cornering light refer to page 107 Adaptive headlight range control refer to page 107 Activating Position of switch with the ignition switched on Corner illuminating lights In tight curves e g on mount...

Page 108: ...r to page 77 To reactivate the high beam Assistant press the button on the turn signal lever System limits The high beam Assistant cannot serve as a substitute for the driver s personal judgment of when to use the high beams Therefore man ually switch off the high beams in situations where required to avoid a safety risk The system is not fully functional in the follow ing situations and driver in...

Page 109: ...ing lights Switching the interior lights on and off Press button To switch off permanently press the button for approx 3 seconds Switch back on press button Switching the reading lamps on and off manually Press button Reading lights are located at the front and rear next to the interior lights Ambient light Depending on your optional features lighting can be adjusted for some lights in the interio...

Page 110: ...the applicable country provisions must be observed Airbags 1 Front airbag driver 2 Front airbag front passenger 3 Head airbag 4 Side airbag 5 Knee airbag Front airbags Front airbags help protect the driver and front passenger by responding to frontal impacts in which safety belts alone would not provide ad equate restraint Side airbag In a lateral impact the side airbag supports the side of the bo...

Page 111: ...aterials to the air bag cover panels do not cover them or modify them in any way Dashboard and windshield on the front passenger side must stay clear do not at tach adhesive labels or coverings and do not attach brackets or cables for instance for GPS devices or mobile phones Do not use the cover of the front airbag on the front passenger side as a storage area Do not place slip covers seat cushio...

Page 112: ...children on the front passenger seat see Children Safety information WARNING To ensure the front seat passenger air bag function the system must be able to de tect whether a person is sitting in the front passenger seat The entire seat cushion area must be used for this purpose There is a risk of injuries or danger to life Make sure that the front passenger keeps his or her feet in the floor area ...

Page 113: ...nger s airbags very much depends on the positions of the driver s front passeng er s seat To maintain the accuracy of this function over the long term calibrate the front seats as soon as a respective message appears on the Con trol Display Calibrating the front seats WARNING There is a risk of jamming when moving the seats There is a risk of injury or risk of property damage Make sure that the ar...

Page 114: ...essure in the indicated tire All wheels are yellow A flat tire or major drop in inflation pressure in several tires Gray wheels The system cannot detect a flat tire Reasons for this may be The system is being reset Malfunction Status information The status control display additionally shows the current tire inflation pressures and de pending on the model tire temperatures It shows the actual value...

Page 115: ...ect the tire inflation pres sure in all four tires if necessary 3 Reset the system Message in case of sharp tire inflation pressure loss The yellow warning lamp lights up In addition a symbol with the affected tires will be displayed in the Check Control message There is a flat tire or a major loss in tire in flation pressure No reset was performed for the system The system issues a warning based ...

Page 116: ...e depends on cargo load driving style and road conditions A vehicle with an average load has a possible driving range of approx 50 miles 80 km A vehicle with a damaged tire reacts differ ently e g it has reduced lane stability during braking a longer braking distance and different self steering properties Adjust your driving style accordingly Avoid abrupt steering ma neuvers or driving over obstac...

Page 117: ...icle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system TPMS that illuminates a low tire pres sure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under inflated Accordingly when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible and inflate them to the proper pres sure Driving on a significantly under inflated tire causes the tire to...

Page 118: ...set 4 Start the engine but do not drive off 5 Start the initialization with Perform reset 6 Drive away The initialization is completed while driving which can be interrupted at any time The initialization automatically continues when driving resumes Indication of a flat tire The yellow warning lamp lights up A Check Control message is displayed There is a flat tire or a major loss in tire inflatio...

Page 119: ...ize the system Possible driving distance with complete loss of tire inflation pressure The possible driving distance with a flat tire depends on cargo load driving style and road conditions A vehicle with an average load has a possible driving range of approx 50 miles 80 km A vehicle with a damaged tire reacts differ ently e g it has reduced lane stability during braking a longer braking distance ...

Page 120: ...ual functions can malfunction during tow starting towing with the Intelligent Safety systems activated e g approach control warning with light brak ing function There is a risk of an accident Switch all Intelligent Safety systems off prior to tow starting towing Overview Button in the vehicle Intelligent Safety button Switching on off Some Intelligent Safety systems are automati cally active after...

Page 121: ...o avoid false sys tem reactions General information The system warns at two levels of an imminent danger of collision at speeds from approx 3 mph 5 km h Time of warnings may vary with the current driving situation Appropriate braking kicks in at speeds of up to 35 mph 60 km h Detection range Objects are responded to if they are detected by the system Safety information WARNING Indicators and warni...

Page 122: ...ress button again All Intelligent Safety systems are activated The LED lights up green Hold down button All Intelligent Safety systems are switched off The LED goes out Setting the warning time The warning time can be set via iDrive 1 Settings 2 Frontal Coll Warning 3 Activate the desired time on the Control Display The selected time is stored for the profile cur rently used Warning with braking f...

Page 123: ...ng on the accelerator pedal or by ac tively moving the steering wheel Object detection can be restricted Observe the limitations of the detection range and func tional restrictions System limits Safety information WARNING The system can react incorrectly or not at all due to the system limits There is a risk of accidents or risk of property damage Observe the information regarding the system limit...

Page 124: ...roaching another vehicle intentionally the collision warning and braking are delayed in order to avoid false system re actions General information The system issues a two phase warning of a possible danger of collision with vehicles at speeds above approx 3 mph 5 km h Time of warnings may vary with the current driving sit uation Detection range Objects are responded to if they are detected by the ...

Page 125: ... system is displayed The systems are individually switched off ac cording to their respective set tings LED lights up orange or goes out respec tive to their individual settings Adjust as needed Individual settings are stored for the profile currently used Press button again All Intelligent Safety systems are activated The LED lights up green Hold down button All Intelligent Safety systems are swi...

Page 126: ...can assist with automatic braking intervention if there is risk of a collision The intervention can bring the vehi cle to a complete stop The braking intervention is executed only if ve hicle stability has not been restricted e g by deactivating the DSC Dynamic Stability Con trol Above approx 130 mph 210 km h the braking intervention occurs as a brief braking pressure No automatic delay occurs The...

Page 127: ...er to page 127 At night Night vision refer to page 129 Pedestrian warning with Approach control Concept The system can help prevent accidents with pedestrians When driving at city speeds the system will is sue a warning if there is imminent danger of a collision with pedestrians and includes a brak ing function The camera in the area of the rearview mirror controls the system General information W...

Page 128: ...ting towing Overview Button in the vehicle Intelligent Safety button Camera The camera is installed near the interior mirror Keep the windshield in front of the interior mir ror clean and clear Switching on off Switching on automatically The system is automatically active after every driving off Switching on off manually Press button briefly The menu for the intelligent safety system is displayed ...

Page 129: ...react incorrectly or not at all due to the system limits There is a risk of accidents or risk of property damage Observe the information regarding the system limits and actively intervene if needed Detection range The detection potential of the camera is lim ited Thus a warning might not be issued or be is sued late E g the following situations may not be de tected Partially covered pedestrians Pe...

Page 130: ...the image is only displayed when the low beams are activated A still image is displayed at regular intervals for a fraction of a second Pedestrian and animal detection Object detection and object warning only func tion in darkness Objects whose form is similar to people with sufficient heat radiation are detected In addition the system also detects animals above a certain minimum size for example ...

Page 131: ...r with the headlamps Switching on off Switching on automatically When it is dark outside the system is automat ically active after every driving off Switching on off manually Press button briefly The menu for the intelligent safety system is displayed The systems are individually switched off ac cording to their respective set tings LED lights up orange or goes out respec tive to their individual ...

Page 132: ...ugh both the shape and the heat radiation are analyzed false warnings cannot be ruled out Warning area in front of the vehicle The warning area for the pedestrian warning consists of two parts Central area arrow 1 directly in front of the vehicle Expanded area arrow 2 to the right and left With animal warnings no distinction is made between the central or expanded area The entire area moves along ...

Page 133: ...n acute warning System limits Basic limits The system may not be fully functional in the following situations On steep hills in steep depressions or in tight curves If the camera is soiled or damaged In heavy fog rain or snowfall At very high external temperatures Limits of pedestrian and animal detection In some situations it may occur that pedes trians are detected as animals or animals as pedes...

Page 134: ...n the vehicle Intelligent Safety button Camera The camera is installed near the interior mirror Keep the windshield in front of the interior mir ror clean and clear Switching on off Switching on automatically The lane departure warning is automatically activated after departure if the function was switched on the last time the engine was stop ped Switching on off manually Press button briefly The ...

Page 135: ...mits and actively intervene if needed Functional limitations The system may not be fully functional in the following situations In heavy fog rain or snowfall In the event of missing worn poorly visi ble 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 cove...

Page 136: ...er Switching on off Switching on automatically The Active Blind Spot Detection is automati cally activated after departure if the function was switched on the last time the engine was stopped Switching on off manually Press button briefly The menu for the intelligent safety system is displayed The systems are individually switched off ac cording to their respective set tings LED lights up orange o...

Page 137: ...urves or on narrow lanes If the bumper is dirty or iced up or covered with stickers If cargo protrudes A Check Control message is displayed when the system is not fully functional For US owners only The 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...

Page 138: ...and can display a recommen dation to take a break Break recommendation If the driver becomes less alert or fatigued a message is displayed in the Control Display 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 displayed until after approxi mately 45 minutes Sy...

Page 139: ...the front passenger seat After a critical driving situation without an acci dent the front safety belts are loosened again All other systems can be restored to the de sired setting If the belt tension does not loosen automati cally stop the vehicle and unbuckle the safety belt using the red button in the buckle Fasten the safety belt before continuing on your trip PostCrash Concept In the event of...

Page 140: ...se Control this system ensures that the brakes respond even more rapidly when braking in critical sit uations Drive off assistant Concept This system supports driving off on inclines The parking brake is not required Driving off with the drive off assistant 1 Hold the vehicle in place with the foot brake 2 Release the foot brake and drive off with out delay After the foot brake is released the veh...

Page 141: ...Fishtailing which can lead to oversteering Loss of traction of the front wheels which can lead to understeering Dynamic Traction Control DTC refer to page 142 is a version of the DSC where for ward momentum is optimized Safety information WARNING The system does not release from the personal responsibility to correctly assess the traffic situation Based on the limits of the sys tem it cannot indep...

Page 142: ...mum traction Driving stability is limited during acceleration and when driving in curves Therefore drive with appropriate caution You may find it useful to briefly activate DTC under the following special circumstances When driving in slush or on uncleared snow covered roads When freeing vehicle from deep snow or driving off from loose ground When driving with snow chains Deactivating activating D...

Page 143: ...speeds below approx 22 mph 35 km h When driving downhill the vehicle reduces its speed and then keeps its speed constant Only use HDC in low gears or in selector lever position D or R Increasing or decreasing vehicle speed Specify desired speed in the range from ap prox 4 mph 6 km h to approx 15 mph 25 km h using the rocker switch of the cruise control on the steering wheel Vehicle speed can be ch...

Page 144: ...duces the lateral inclination of the vehicle that occurs during rapid driving in curves or during quick evasive maneuvers Driving stability and driving comfort are in creased under all driving conditions The sys tem utilizes active stabilizer bars on the front and rear axles that react immediately to all driv ing situations Programs The system offers two different programs Select the programs via ...

Page 145: ...the Driving Dynamics Control and the DSC OFF button Overview Button in the vehicle Operating the programs Press button Program DSC OFF TRACTION SPORT SPORT COMFORT ECO PRO Automatic program change The system may automatically switch to COM FORT in the following situations Failure of DSC Dynamic Stability Control The vehicle has a flat tire Failure of Dynamic Damping Control Dy namic Drive or xDriv...

Page 146: ...n the instrument cluster and the DSC OFF indicator lamp lights up Automatic program change When switching on the manual speed limiter or activating cruise control the program automat ically switches to SPORT mode Indicator warning lights SPORT is displayed in the instrument cluster The DSC OFF indicator lamp lights up Dynamic Traction Control is activated SPORT Consistently sporty tuning of the su...

Page 147: ...g ECO PRO Press button repeatedly until ECO PRO is displayed in the instrument cluster Configuring ECO PRO 1 Activate ECO PRO 2 Configure ECO PRO Make the desired settings Displays in the instrument cluster Selected program The instrument cluster displays the selected program Program selection Pressing the button displays a list of the selectable programs Depending on your vehicle s op tional feat...

Page 148: ...g settings the features of the cruise control can change in certain areas Safety information WARNING The system does not release from the personal responsibility to correctly assess the traffic situation Based on the limits of the sys tem it cannot independently react to all traffic situations There is a risk of an accident Adjust the driving style to the traffic conditions Watch traffic closely a...

Page 149: ...ra A camera serves to detect vehicles The camera is installed near the interior mirror Keep the windshield in front of the interior mir ror clean and clear Functional requirements Speed range The system is best used on well constructed roads The minimum speed that can be set is 20 mph 30 km h The maximum speed that can be set depends on the vehicle The system can also be activated when sta tionary...

Page 150: ... for an extended period e g on a road with very little traffic without curb or shoulder markings If the detection range of the radar is im paired e g by dirt or heavy fog After a longer stationary period when the vehicle has been braked to a stop by the system Setting the speed Maintaining storing the speed Press the rocker switch while the system is in terrupted When the system is switched on the...

Page 151: ...ral information An interrupted cruise control can be continued by calling up the stored speed Make sure that the difference between current speed and stored speed is not too large before calling up the stored speed Otherwise unin tentional braking or accelerating may occur In the following cases the stored speed value is deleted and cannot be called up again When the system is switched off When th...

Page 152: ... the system to work The system was deactivated but applies the brakes until you actively resume control by pressing on the brake pedal or accelerator pedal Symbol flashes red and a signal sounds You are requested to intervene by braking or make an evasive maneuver Displays in the Head up Display Some system information can also be dis played in the Head up Display Distance information The symbol i...

Page 153: ...and carrying out evasive maneu vers if needed Cornering If the desired speed is too high for a curve the speed is reduced slightly although curves can not be anticipated in advance Therefore drive into a curve at an appropriate speed In tight curves the system offers only restricted detection where a vehicle ahead of you might be detected late or not at all When you approach a curve the system may...

Page 154: ...system accelerates and brakes automatically as needed General information Depending on the driving settings the features of the cruise control can change in certain areas Safety information WARNING The system does not release from the personal responsibility to correctly assess the traffic situation Based on the limits of the sys tem it cannot independently react to all traffic situations There is...

Page 155: ...wing situations When the driver applies the brakes When selector lever position D is disen gaged When DTC is activated or DSC is deacti vated When DSC is actively controlling stability If HDC is activated When SPORT is activated with Driving Dynamics Control Setting the speed Maintaining storing the speed Press the rocker switch while the system is in terrupted When the system is switched on the c...

Page 156: ...n the following cases the stored speed value is deleted and cannot be called up again When the system is switched off When the ignition is switched off Calling up stored speed Press button The stored speed is reached and maintained Displays in the instrument cluster Indicator lamp Depending on how the vehicle is equip ped the indicator lamp in the instru ment cluster indicates whether the sys tem ...

Page 157: ... There is a risk of an accident Adjust the driving style to the traffic conditions Watch traffic closely and actively intervene in the re spective situations WARNING Due to high speeds when PDC is acti vated the warning can be delayed due to physical circumstances There is a risk of injury or risk of property damage Avoid approaching an object too fast Avoid driving off fast while PDC is not yet a...

Page 158: ...e is sounded With front PDC if objects are located both in front of and behind the vehicle an alternating continuous signal is sounded The signal tone is switched off when selector lever position P is engaged on vehicles with Steptronic transmission Volume The ratio of the PDC signal tone volume to the entertainment volume can be adjusted 1 Multimedia Radio or Settings 2 Tone 3 Volume settings 4 P...

Page 159: ...ditions even though there is no ob stacle within the detection range In heavy rain When sensors are very dirty or covered with ice When sensors are covered in snow On rough road surfaces On uneven surfaces such as speed bumps In large buildings with right angles and smooth walls e g in underground ga rages In automatic vehicle washes Due to heavy exhaust Due to other ultrasound sources e g sweepin...

Page 160: ...when a certain driving distance or speed is exceeded Switch the system back on if needed Switching on off manually Press park assistance button On the LED lights up Off the LED goes out The PDC is shown on the Control Display The rearview camera image is displayed when the reverse gear is engaged when pressing the park assistance button Switching the view via iDrive With PDC activated or Top View ...

Page 161: ...ge together with pathway lines Turning radius lines show the course of the smallest possible turning radius on a level road Only one turning radius line is displayed after the steering wheel is turned past a certain an gle Obstacle marking Obstacles behind the vehicle are detected by the PDC sensors and when respectively equipped detected by the rearview camera Obstacle markings can be faded into ...

Page 162: ...o not esti mate the distance from the objects on the dis play Top View Concept Top View provides assistance in parking and maneuvering The area around the vehicle is shown on the Control Display General information The image is captured by two cameras integrated in the exterior mirrors by the rear view camera and a camera on the front of the vehicle The range is no more than approx 6 5 ft 2 m to t...

Page 163: ...ayed To switch to the Top View Rear view camera Automatic deactivation during forward travel The system switches off when a certain driving distance or speed is exceeded Switch the system back on if needed Switching on off manually Press park assistance button On the LED lights up Off the LED goes out Top View is displayed The rearview camera image is displayed when the reverse gear is engaged whe...

Page 164: ...ing aid lines Turning circle and pathway lines are displayed System limits A Check Control message is displayed when a camera is not working Side View Concept Side View provides an early look at cross traffic at blind driveways and intersections Road users concealed by obstacles to the left and right of the vehicle can only be detected rela tively late from the driver s seat To improve the viewing...

Page 165: ...exceeded Display General information The traffic area in front of or behind the vehicle is displayed on the Control Display Brightness With the Side View switched on 1 Select the symbol 2 Turn the controller until the desired setting is reached and press the controller Contrast With the Side View switched on 1 Select the symbol 2 Turn the controller until the desired setting is reached and press t...

Page 166: ...are displayed on the Control Display Ultrasound sensors measure parking spaces on both sides of the vehicle The parking assistant calculates the best pos sible parking line and during the parking proce dure takes control of steering the acceleration and braking and if needed changes the gears Press and hold the park assistance button for the duration of the parking procedure The parking assistant ...

Page 167: ...s approx 4 ft 1 2 m Minimum depth approx 5 ft 1 5 m For parking Doors and tailgate are closed The parking brake is released Driver s safety belt is fastened Switching on and activating Switching on with the button Press park assistance button The LED lights up The current status of the parking space search is indicated on the Control Display Parking assistant is activated automatically Switching o...

Page 168: ... parking spaces are displayed on the Control Display refer to page 167 3 Follow the instructions on the Control Dis play Press and hold the park assistance button for the duration of the parking procedure At the end of the parking procedure the P selector lever position is set The end of the parking procedure is indi cated on the Control Display 4 Adjust the parking position yourself if needed Int...

Page 169: ...rking space With ditches or edges e g an edge of a port Limits of ultrasonic measurement Ultrasonic measurements might not function in the following situations For small children and animals For persons with certain clothing e g coats With external interference of the ultra sound e g from passing vehicles or loud machines When sensors are dirty iced over dam aged or out of position Under certain w...

Page 170: ...erved Automatic climate control 1 Air 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 flow AUTO intensity right 9 AUTO program right 10 Temperature right 11 Air distribution right 12 Seat heating right 54 13 Active seat ventilation right 55 14 Automatic recirculated air control rec...

Page 171: ...Depending on the weather the windshield and side windows may fog up briefly when the en gine is started The cooling function is switched on automati cally with the AUTO program When using the automatic climate control condensation water refer to page 197 devel ops and drains underneath the vehicle This is normal Maximum cooling Press button The system is set to the lowest tem perature optimum air ...

Page 172: ... Make sure that air can flow to the windshield Air flow manual To manually adjust air flow turn off AUTO pro gram first Press the left or right side of the but ton decrease or increase air flow The selected air flow is shown on the display of the automatic climate control The air flow of the automatic climate control may be reduced automatically to save battery power Manual air distribution Press ...

Page 173: ... AUTO button to utilize the condensation sen sor Rear window defroster Press button The rear window defroster switches off automatically after a certain period of time Microfilter activated charcoal filter The microfilter removes dust and pollen from the incoming air The activated charcoal filter removes gaseous pollutants from the outside air that enters the vehicle This combined filter should be...

Page 174: ...ea of the third row of seats Button for switching on the fan arrow 1 The LED lights up Thumbwheel for the activation of the heat and distribution of the air arrow 2 Turn toward the front activate the heater and distribute the air in the floor area Turn toward the rear distribute the air in the storage area between the seats The heater is not ready for operation without switching on the fan After t...

Page 175: ... perature maximum air flow and recirculated air mode Air flows out of the vents to the upper body re gion The vents need to be open for this Air is cooled as quickly as possible At an external temperature of approx 32 0 When the engine is running AUTO program Press button Air flow air distribution and tempera ture are controlled automatically Depending on the selected temperature the AUTO intensit...

Page 176: ... available again after engine starting and or a short trip Make sure that the vehicle s date and time are set correctly Open the vents to allow air to flow out Switching on off directly On the Control Display 1 Settings 2 Climate 3 Activate now The symbol on the automatic climate con trol flashes if the system is switched on The system continues to run for some time af ter being switched off Setti...

Page 177: ... the sake of security Safety information WARNING Body parts can be jammed when operat ing remote controlled systems e g the ga rage door using the integrated universal re mote control There is a risk of injury or risk of property damage Make sure that the area of movement of the respective system is clear during programming and operation Also follow the safety instructions of the hand held trans m...

Page 178: ...atures a rolling code radio system Read the system s owner s manual or press the programmed button on the interior mirror longer If the LED on the interior mirror starts flashing rapidly and then stays lit constantly for 2 seconds the system features a rolling code radio system Flashing and continuous illumi nation of the LED will repeat for approximately 20 seconds For systems with a rolling code...

Page 179: ...ming and operation Also follow the safety instructions of the hand held trans mitter The system such as the garage door can be operated using the button on the interior mirror while the engine is running or when the ignition is started To do this hold down the button within receiving range of the system until the function is activated The interior mirror LED stays lit while the wireless signal is ...

Page 180: ...e ashtray Controls Push in the lighter The lighter can be removed as soon as it pops back out Rear Overview The cigarette lighter is located in the rear cen ter console Controls Push in the lighter The lighter can be removed as soon as it pops back out Sockets General information The lighter socket can be used as a socket for electrical equipment while the engine is run ning or when the ignition i...

Page 181: ...ve the cover Rear center console Remove the cover or cigarette lighter In the cargo area Fold open the cover USB interface AUX IN port Concept Mobile devices with USB port can be con nected to the USB interface A mobile audio device e g a MP3 player can be connected using the AUX IN port General information The following devices can be connected Mobile phones supported by the USB in terface Audio ...

Page 182: ... Due to the many different compression techniques proper playback of the media stored on the USB storage device cannot be guaranteed in all cases A connected USB storage device will be supplied with charging current via the USB interface if the device supports this To ensure proper transmission of the stored data do not charge a USB storage device via the onboard socket when it is connected to the...

Page 183: ...ING Danger of jamming with folding down the backrests There is a risk of injury or risk of property damage Make sure that the area of movement of the rear backrest and the of the head restraint is clear prior to folding down WARNING The stability of the child restraint system is limited or compromised with incorrect seat adjustment or improper installation of the child seat There is a risk of inju...

Page 184: ...hat the area of movement is clear Reach into the recess and pull forward Folding down the middle section Reach into the recess and pull forward Folding back the backrest 1 Pull lever arrow 1 2 Fold up backrest arrow 2 Ski and snowboard bag The ski and snowboard bag is contained in a protective jacket in the cargo area Follow the installation and owner s manual in cluded in the protective jacket Co...

Page 185: ...e Do not use anti slip pads Storage compartments The following storage compartments are avail able in the vehicle interior Glove compartment on the front passenger side refer to page 185 Glove compartment on the driver s side refer to page 186 Compartments in the doors refer to page 186 Storage compartment on the center con sole refer to page 186 Storage compartment third row of seats refer to pag...

Page 186: ... during braking and evasive maneuvers There is a risk of injury Always close the glove compartment immediately after using it Opening Pull the handle Closing Fold cover closed Compartments in the doors WARNING Breakable objects e g glass bottles can break in the event of an accident Broken glass can be scattered in the vehicle s interior There is a risk of injury Do not stow any breakable objects ...

Page 187: ...ightly and press the button see arrow The respective cover folds up Closing Fold the respective cover down until it latches Connection for an external audio device An external audio device e g an MP3 player can be con nected via the AUX IN port or the USB audio interface in the center armrest Rear Overview A storage compartment is located in the center armrest between the seats Opening 1 Pull the ...

Page 188: ... of injury or risk of property damage Use light weight unbreaka ble and sealable containers Do not transport hot beverages Do not force objects into the cup holder Front Overview In the center console Slide the cover forward Two cup holders are located in the center con sole Rear Safety information NOTE With an open cup holder the center arm rest cannot be folded back up There is a risk of propert...

Page 189: ...e that they will not obstruct the driver s view WARNING Improper use of the clothes hooks can lead to a risk of objects flying about during braking and evasive maneuvers There is a risk of injury and risk of property damage Only hang lightweight objects e g clothing articles from the clothes hooks General information The clothes hooks are located in the grab han dles in the rear Storage compartmen...

Page 190: ...ilable on the left side trim for fastening small objects Net Smaller objects can be stored in the net on the left side of the cargo area Storage compartment on the right side A waterproof storage compartment is available on the right side of the cargo area Left side storage compartment Pull the handle Lashing eyes in the cargo area To secure the cargo refer to page 199 there are lashing eyes in th...

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Page 193: ...Driving tips This chapter provides you with information useful in dealing with specific driving and operating modes Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 973 026 VI 16 ...

Page 194: ...ed the maximum engine and road speed For gasoline engine 4 500 rpm and 100 mph 160 km h For diesel engine 3 500 rpm and 93 mph 150 km h Avoid full load or kickdown under all circum stances From 1 200 miles 2 000 km The engine and vehicle speed can gradually be increased Tires Tire traction is not optimal due to manufactur ing circumstances when tires are brand new they achieve their full traction ...

Page 195: ... engine is shut down A somewhat higher engine speed is neces sary to reach usual performance Climate control windshield The marked area is not covered with heat re flective coating Use this area for garage door openers devices for electronic toll collection etc Mobile communication devices in the vehicle WARNING Vehicle electronics and mobile phones can influence one another There is radiation due...

Page 196: ...ent clear ance for the pedals Ensure that the floor mats are securely fastened again after they were re moved e g for cleaning Driving in wet conditions When roads are wet salted or in heavy rain gently press the brake pedal every few miles Ensure that this action does not endanger other traffic The heat generated during braking dries brake discs and brake pads and protects them against corrosion ...

Page 197: ...on steep uphill or downhill grades add engine oil and coolant up to near the MAX mark Uphill and downhill grades can be traveled up to no more than 50 On steep downhill grades use Hill Descent Control HDC Starting out is possible on uphill grades up to 32 The permissible side tilt is 50 Avoid that the chassis bottom coming in contact with the ground The ground clearance is no more than 7 8 inches ...

Page 198: ... and be thrown into the vehicle s interior e g in the event of an accident or during braking and eva sive maneuvers Vehicle occupants can be hit and injured There is a risk of injury Stow and secure objects and cargo properly NOTE Fluids in the cargo area can cause dam age There is a risk of property damage Make sure that no fluids leak in the cargo area Determining the load limit 1 Locate the fol...

Page 199: ...vy cargo when the rear seat is not occupied secure each of the outer safety belts in the opposite buckle If necessary fold down the rear backrests to stow cargo Do not stack cargo above the top edge of the backrests Smaller and lighter cargo secure with ratchet straps or with a cargo net or draw straps Larger and heavy cargo secure with cargo straps Lashing eyes in the cargo area There are four la...

Page 200: ... When driving with roof load e g with roof mounted luggage rack driving safety may not be ensured in driving critical situations due to the elevated center of gravity There is a risk of accidents or risk of property damage Do not deactivate Dynamic Stability Control DSC when driving with roof load Securing Follow the installation instructions of the roof rack Loading Because roof mounted luggage r...

Page 201: ... Drive cautiously and avoid sudden acceler ation and braking maneuvers Take corners gently Loading Driving tips 201 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 973 026 VI 16 ...

Page 202: ...tached parts on the vehicle impair the aero 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 thereby reduces the range Tires General information Tires can affect fuel consumption in various ways e g tire size may influence fuel con sumption Check the tire inflation pressure regular...

Page 203: ...energy and reduce the range especially in city and stop and go traffic Switch off these functions if they are not needed The ECO PRO driving program supports the energy conserving use of comfort features These functions are automatically deactivated partially or completely Have maintenance carried out Have the vehicle maintained regularly to ach ieve optimal vehicle efficiency and service life BMW...

Page 204: ...a ture or slowly adjusting the rate of heating or cooling of the vehicle s interior fuel consump tion can be economized The mirror heating is made available when out side temperatures are very cold Coasting To activate coasting Coasting Fuel efficiency can be optimized by disengag ing the engine and coasting with the engine idling This function is only available in ECO PRO mode Deactivate the func...

Page 205: ...cient driving style as long as the mark moves within the blue range Gray display adjust driving style e g by backing off the accelerator pedal The display switches to blue as soon as all conditions for driving with optimized fuel effi ciency ECO PRO tip driving tip The arrow indicates that the driving style can be adjusted to be more fuel efficient e g by backing off the accel erator Activating th...

Page 206: ...position D remains engaged This driving condition is referred to as coast ing As soon as you step on the brake or accelera tor pedal the engine is automatically coupled again General information Coasting is a component of the ECO PRO driv ing mode Coasting is automatically activated when ECO PRO mode is called via the Driving Dynamics Control The function is available in a certain speed range A pr...

Page 207: ...entDynamics 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 EfficientDynamics 3 EfficientDynamics info Deactivating the function manually The function can be deactivated in the Config ure ECO PRO menu e g to use the braking effect of the engine when traveling downhill Settings are stored...

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Page 209: ... 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 2 973 026 VI 16 ...

Page 210: ...on refer to page 212 prior to refueling Diesel engines The filler neck is designed for refueling at die sel fuel pumps Safety information NOTE With a range of less than 30 miles 50 km it is possible that the engine will no longer have sufficient fuel Engine functions are not en sured anymore There is a risk of property damage Refuel promptly Fuel cap Opening 1 Briefly press the rear edge of the fu...

Page 211: ...filler flap unlocked by a dealer s serv ice center or another qualified service center or repair shop Observe the following when refueling General information The fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle clicks off the first time Observe safety regulations posted at the gas station Safety information NOTE Fuels are toxic and aggressive Overfill ing of the fuel tank can damage the fuel sys tem Pain...

Page 212: ...rong fuel Furthermore the catalytic converter is permanently damaged There is a risk of property damage Do not re fuel or add the following in the case of gasoline engines Leaded gasoline Metallic additives e g manganese or iron Do not press the Start Stop button after refuel ing with the wrong fuel Contact a dealer s service center or another qualified service cen ter or repair shop NOTE Incorrec...

Page 213: ...Use only Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel The fraction of biodiesel in the fuel must not exceed 5 referred to as B5 Do not use gas oline If you do fill the tank with the wrong fuel e g gasoline do not start the engine as this may damage the engine In the case of incorrect refueling contact a dealer s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop or Roadside As sistance If the fuel pump ...

Page 214: ...age is displayed when there is a system not working Have the diesel exhaust fluid replenished BMW recommends that diesel exhaust fluid be added by the dealer s service center within the course of regular maintenance In addition it may be necessary to have the fluid replenished several times under particular circumstances e g if the vehicle is driven in a particularly sporty style or if it is drive...

Page 215: ... Suitable diesel exhaust fluid Recommended BMW Diesel Exhaust Fluid With this bottle and its special adapter diesel exhaust fluid can be replen ished simply and safely Alternatively recommended NOx Diesel exhaust fluid AUS 32 Diesel exhaust fluid can be purchased at a dealer s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop Refill quantity When the Reserve display starts add at l...

Page 216: ...aler s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop Disposing of bottles Diesel exhaust fluid bottles can be dis posed of at a dealer s service center or another qualified service center or re pair shop Do not dispose of empty bottles with house hold waste unless this is permitted by local regulations Reserve indication The Reserve display will still ap pear along with the rem...

Page 217: ... along with the tire s temperature The tire inflation pressure speci fications relate to cold tires or tires at ambient temperature Only check the tire inflation pressure when the tires are cold This means after driving no more than 1 25 miles 2 km or when the vehicle has been parked for at least 2 hours The displays of inflation devices may under read by up to 0 1 bar 2 psi For Flat Tire Monitor ...

Page 218: ... W XL RSC 2 8 41 Front 275 40 R 20 106 W XL RSC 2 5 36 Tire size Pressure specifications in bar PSI Rear 315 35 R 20 110 W XL RSC 2 8 41 Front 275 40 R 20 106 V M S XL RSC 2 5 36 Rear 315 35 R 20 110 V M S XL RSC 2 8 41 Front 285 35 R 21 105 Y XL RSC 2 5 36 Rear 325 30 R 21 108 Y XL RSC 3 0 44 Emergency wheel T 155 90 D 18 113 M T 155 80 R 19 114 M Speed up to a max of 50 mph 80 km h 4 2 60 X5 sDr...

Page 219: ... 35 2 9 42 Tire size Pressure specifications in bar PSI Front 255 50 R 19 107 W XL RSC 2 4 35 Rear 285 45 R 19 111 W XL RSC 2 7 39 Front 275 40 R 20 106 W XL RSC 2 4 35 Rear 315 35 R 20 110 W XL RSC 2 7 39 Front 285 35 R 21 105 Y XL RSC 2 4 35 Rear 325 30 R 21 108 Y XL RSC 2 9 42 Tire inflation pressures at max speeds above 100 mph 160 km h WARNING In order to drive at maximum speeds in excess of ...

Page 220: ...114 M Speed up to a max of 50 mph 80 km h 4 2 60 With Sport Package Tire size Pressure specifica tions in bar PSI Specifications in bar PSI with cold tires 255 55 R 18 109 H M S XL RSC 255 50 R 19 107 H M S XL RSC 2 9 42 3 4 49 Front 255 50 R 19 107 W XL RSC 2 9 42 Rear 285 45 R 19 111 W XL RSC 3 2 46 Front 275 40 R 20 106 W XL RSC 2 9 42 Rear 315 35 R 20 110 W XL RSC 3 2 46 Front 275 40 R 20 106 ...

Page 221: ... R 21 105 Y XL RSC 2 7 39 Rear 325 30 R 21 108 Y XL RSC 3 2 46 With Sport Package Tire size Pressure specifications in bar PSI Specifications in bar PSI with cold tires 255 55 R 18 109 H M S XL RSC 255 50 R 19 107 H M S XL RSC 2 9 42 3 4 49 Front 255 50 R 19 107 W XL RSC 2 9 42 Rear 285 45 R 19 111 W XL RSC 3 2 46 Front 275 40 R 20 106 W XL RSC 2 9 42 Rear 315 35 R 20 110 W XL RSC 3 2 46 Front 275...

Page 222: ...cy wheel T 155 90 D 18 113 M T 155 80 R 19 114 M Speed up to a max of 50 mph 80 km h 4 2 60 With Sport Package Tire size Pressure specifications in bar PSI Specifications in bar PSI with cold tires 255 55 R 18 109 H M S XL RSC 255 50 R 19 107 H M S XL RSC 2 9 42 3 4 49 Front 255 50 R 19 107 W XL RSC 2 9 42 Rear 285 45 R 19 111 W XL RSC 3 4 49 Front 275 40 R 20 106 W XL RSC 3 0 44 Rear 315 35 R 20 ...

Page 223: ...W XL RSC 3 2 46 With Sport Package Tire size Pressure specifications in bar PSI Specifications in bar PSI with cold tires 255 55 R 18 109 H M S XL RSC 255 50 R 19 107 H M S XL RSC 2 9 42 3 4 49 Front 255 50 R 19 107 W XL RSC 2 9 42 Rear 285 45 R 19 111 W XL RSC 3 4 49 Front 275 40 R 20 106 W XL RSC 2 9 42 Rear 315 35 R 20 110 W XL RSC 3 4 49 Front 285 35 R 21 105 Y XL RSC 2 9 42 Rear 325 30 R 21 1...

Page 224: ...erformance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use how ever and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits service practices and differences in road characteris tics and climate Traction The traction grades from highest to lowest are AA A B and C Those grades represent the tire s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled condition...

Page 225: ... tread depth Wear indicators are distributed around the tire s circumference and have the legally re quired minimum height of 0 063 in ches 1 6 mm They are marked on the side of the tire with TWI Tread Wear Indicator Tire damage General information Inspect your tires regularly for damage foreign objects lodged in the tread and tread wear Driving over rough or damaged road surfaces as well as debri...

Page 226: ... only tires with a single tread con figuration from a single manufacturer Following tire damage have the original wheel and tire combination remounted on the vehicle as soon as possible WARNING Wheels and tires which are not suitable for your vehicle can damage parts of the vehi cle e g due to contact with the body due to tolerances despite the same official size rating There is a risk of an accid...

Page 227: ...cen ter or another qualified service center or repair shop After rotating check the tire pressure and correct if needed Rotating the tires between the axes is not per missible on vehicles with different tire sizes or rim sizes on the front and rear axles Storage Store wheels and tires in a cool dry place with as little exposure to light as possible Always protect tires against all contact with oil...

Page 228: ...ches 4 mm or more Contact a dealer s service center or an other qualified service center or repair shop if the tire cannot be made drivable If possible do not remove foreign bodies that have penetrated the tire Pull the speed limit sticker off the sealant container and apply it to the steering wheel The use of a sealant can damage the TPM wheel electronics In this case have the electronics checked...

Page 229: ...con nector of the sealant container 4 Insert the sealant container on the com pressor housing in an upright position 5 Screw the filling hose of the sealant con tainer onto the tire valve of the nonworking wheel 6 With the compressor switched off insert the plug into the power socket inside the vehicle Wheels and tires Mobility 229 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 973 026 VI 16 ...

Page 230: ... If a tire inflation pressure of 2 bar cannot be reached contact your dealer s service cen ter or another qualified service center or repair shop Stowing the Mobility System 1 Unscrew the filling hose of the sealant con tainer from the wheel 2 Unscrew the connection hose of the com pressor from the sealant container 3 Connect the filling hose of the sealant con tainer previously connected to the t...

Page 231: ...ight Re tighten as needed ac cording to the snow chain manufacturer s in structions Do not initialize the Flat Tire Monitor after mounting snow chains as doing so may result in incorrect readings Do not initialize the Tire Pressure Monitor after mounting snow chains as doing so may result in incorrect readings When driving with snow chains briefly activate Dynamic Traction Control if needed Maximu...

Page 232: ...el that you wish to change On slight down hill grades If a wheel needs to be changed on a slight down hill grade place wheel chocks or other suitable objects e g a stone under the wheels of the front and rear axle Preparing the vehicle Change the wheel as far away as possible from passing traffic Park the vehicle on solid non slip and level ground Switch on the hazard warning system Set the parkin...

Page 233: ...ING Hands and fingers can be jammed when using the vehicle jack There is a risk of injury Comply with the described hand position and do not change this position while using the vehicle jack 2 Insert the vehicle jack into the rectangular recess of the jacking point closest to the wheel to be changed 3 Extend the vehicle jack by turning the crank clockwise Wheels and tires Mobility 233 Online Editi...

Page 234: ...jack and lower the vehicle 5 Remove the vehicle jack After the wheel change 1 Tighten the lug bolts crosswise The tight ening torque is 101 lb ft 140 Nm 2 Stow the nonworking wheel in the cargo area The nonworking wheel cannot be stored under the cargo floor panel because of its size 3 Check tire inflation pressure at the next op portunity and correct as needed 4 Reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor...

Page 235: ...ncy wheel WARNING The emergency wheel has particular di mensions When driving with an emergency wheel changed driving properties may occur at higher speeds e g reduced lane stability when braking longer braking distance and changed self steering properties in the limit area There is a risk of an accident Drive mod erately and do not exceed a speed of 50 mph 80 km h Wheels and tires Mobility 235 On...

Page 236: ...ervoir 2 Vehicle identification number 3 Jump starting positive battery terminal 4 Coolant reservoir 5 Jump starting negative battery terminal 6 Oil filler neck 7 Diesel engine Container for diesel exhaust fluid Hood Safety information WARNING Improperly executed work in the engine compartment can damage vehicle compo nents and impair vehicle functions There is a risk of personal and property dama...

Page 237: ... can open while driving and restrict visibility There is a risk of an accident Stop immediately and cor rectly close the hood WARNING Body parts can be jammed when open ing and closing the hood There is a risk of in jury Make sure that the area of movement of the hood is clear during opening and closing NOTE Folded away wipers can be jammed when the hood is opened There is a risk of property damag...

Page 238: ...ood Let the hood drop from a height of approx 16 inches 40 cm and push down on it to lock it fully The hood must engage on both sides Mobility Engine compartment 238 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 973 026 VI 16 ...

Page 239: ...s display Detailed measurement Electronic oil measurement Status display Concept The engine oil level is monitored electronically while driving and shown on the Control Dis play If the engine oil level reaches the minimum level a Check Control message is displayed Requirements A current measured value is available after ap prox 30 minutes of driving During a shorter trip the status of the last suf...

Page 240: ...gine oil level 4 Start measurement The engine oil level is checked and displayed via a scale Time approx 1 minute Adding engine oil General information Only add engine oil when the message is dis played in the instrument cluster The quantity to be added is indicated in the message dis played in the instrument cluster Switch off the ignition and safely park the vehi cle before engine oil is added T...

Page 241: ...ne BMW Longlife 12 FE More information about suitable engine oil rat ings and viscosities of engine oils is available at a dealer s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop Alternative engine oil types If an engine oil suitable for continuous use is not available up to 1 US quart liter of an en gine oil with the following oil rating can be added Gasoline engine BMW Longlif...

Page 242: ...p Engine oil change NOTE Engine oil that is not changed in timely fashion can cause increased engine wear and thus engine damage There is a risk of property damage Do not exceed the service data indi cated in the vehicle The vehicle manufacturer recommends that you have a dealer s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop change the engine oil Mobility Engine oil 242 Online...

Page 243: ...ing There is a risk of injury Only open the cooling system with the engine cooled down WARNING Additives are harmful and incorrect addi tives can damage the engine There is a risk of injury and risk of property damage Do not al low additives to come into contact with skin eyes or articles of clothing Use suitable addi tives only Coolant level General information If there is no Min and Max mark in ...

Page 244: ...pen it 3 If the coolant is low slowly add coolant up to the specified level do not overfill 4 Turn the lid until there is an audible click The arrows on the coolant reservoir and the lid must point towards one another 5 Have the cause of the coolant loss elimi nated as soon as possible Disposal Comply with the relevant environmen tal protection regulations when dispos ing of coolant and coolant ad...

Page 245: ...er profile Information on service requirements can be displayed on the Control Display Service data in the remote control Information on the required maintenance is continuously stored in the remote control The dealer s service center can read this data out and suggest a maintenance scope for the vehi cle Therefore hand the service advisor the remote control with which the vehicle was driven most ...

Page 246: ...other qualified service center or repair shop or other persons that have the specialized training and equip ment for purposes of properly utilizing the socket for Onboard Diagnosis Position There is an OBD socket on the driver s side for checking the primary components in the vehi cle s emissions Emissions The warning lamp lights up Emissions are deteriorating Have the vehicle checked as soon as p...

Page 247: ...ent Safety information NOTE If the wiper arm falls onto the windshield without the wiper blades installed the wind shield can be damaged There is a risk of prop erty damage Secure the wiper arm when re placing the wiper blades and do not fold down the wipers without the wiper blades installed NOTE Folded away wipers can be jammed when the hood is opened There is a risk of property damage Make sure...

Page 248: ...n refer to page 249 Light emitting diodes LEDs Some items of equipment use light emitting diodes installed behind a cover as a light source These light emitting diodes which are related to conventional lasers are officially designated as Class 1 light emitting diodes Observe the safety information refer to page 249 Headlight glass Condensation can form on the inside of the ex ternal lights in cool...

Page 249: ...d service center or re pair shop Light emitting diodes LEDs WARNING Too intensive brightness can irritate or damage the retina of the eye There is a risk of injury Do not look directly into the headlights or other light sources Do not remove the LED covers Front lights bulb replacement Xenon headlights General information Because of the long life of these bulbs the likelihood of failure is very lo...

Page 250: ...kwise and re move it carefully The bulb is attached to the lid 3 Turn the bulb clockwise to remove it 4 Insert the new bulb and attach the cover in the reverse order Turn signal in exterior mirror The turn signals in the exterior mirrors feature LED technology In the case of a malfunction contact a dealer s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop Front fog lights cornerin...

Page 251: ...le with your vehicle type should be installed in your vehicle Information on compatible vehicle batteries is available at your dealer s service center After a battery replacement the manufacturer of your vehicle recommends that the vehicle battery be registered on the vehicle by a deal er s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop to ensure that all comfort features are fu...

Page 252: ...ction point Maintain the battery in an upright position for transport and storage Secure the battery so that it does not tip over during transport Fuses General information Plastic tweezers and information on the fuse types and locations are stored in the fuse box in the cargo area Safety information WARNING Incorrect and repaired fuses can overload electrical lines and components There is a risk ...

Page 253: ...cal reasons the Emergency Request cannot be guaranteed under unfavorable con ditions Overview SOS button in the roofliner Requirements The SIM card integrated in the vehicle has been activated The radio ready state is switched on The Assist system is functional Initiating an Emergency Request 1 Press the cover briefly to open it 2 Press the SOS button until the LED at the button lights up green Th...

Page 254: ...cident Automatic Collision Noti fication is not affected by pressing the SOS button Roadside Assistance Service availability Roadside Assistance can be reached around the clock in many countries You can obtain as sistance there in the event of a vehicle break down Roadside Assistance The Roadside Assistance phone number can be viewed via iDrive or a connection to Road side Assistance can be establ...

Page 255: ... the case of body contact between the two vehicles a short circuit can occur during jump starting There is a risk of property dam age Make sure that no body contact occurs 1 Check whether the battery of the other ve hicle has a voltage of 12 volts The voltage information can be found on the battery 2 Switch off the engine of the assisting vehi cle 3 Switch off any electronic systems power consumer...

Page 256: ...the vehicle to be started has a diesel en gine let the engine of the assisting vehicle run for approx 10 minutes 2 Start the engine of the vehicle that is to be started in the usual way If the first starting attempt is not success ful wait a few minutes before making an other attempt in order to allow the dis charged battery to recharge 3 Let both engines run for several minutes 4 Disconnect the j...

Page 257: ...cing a sign or a warning triangle in the rear window Safety information WARNING If the approved gross vehicle weight of the towing vehicle is lighter than the vehicle to be towed the tow fitting can tear off or it will not be possible to control the vehicle s re sponse There is a risk of an accident Make sure that the gross vehicle weight of the tow ing vehicle is heavier than the vehicle to be to...

Page 258: ... only for positioning the vehicle Avoid lateral loading of the tow fitting e g do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting Safety information NOTE If the tow fitting is not used as intended there can be damage to the vehicle or to the tow fitting There is a risk of property damage Observe the notes on using the tow fitting Screw thread for tow fitting Press on the mark of the cover to push it out T...

Page 259: ...ature 140 60 Minimum distance from sensors cameras seals 12 inches 30 cm Minimum distance from glass sunroof 31 5 in 80 cm Automatic vehicle washes Safety information NOTE Improper use of automatic vehicle washes can cause damage to the vehicle There is a risk of property damage Information the following instructions Give preference to cloth vehicle washes or those that use soft brushes in order t...

Page 260: ...cs and brake pads and protects them against corrosion Completely remove all residues on the win dows to minimize loss of visibility due to smearing and to reduce wiper noises and wiper blade wear Vehicle care Vehicle care products General information BMW recommends using vehicle care and cleaning products from BMW Safety information WARNING Cleansers can contain substances that are dangerous and h...

Page 261: ...line cleaning agents can destroy the protective layer of adjacent components such as the brake disk After cleaning apply the brakes briefly to dry them The heat generated during braking dries brake discs and brake pads and protects them against corrosion Chrome surfaces Carefully clean components such as the radia tor grille or door handles with an ample supply of water possibly with shampoo added...

Page 262: ...rely fastened again after they were re moved e g for cleaning Floor mats can be removed from the vehicle s interior for cleaning If the floor carpets are very dirty clean with a microfiber cloth and water or a textile cleaner To prevent matting of the carpet rub back and forth in the direction of travel only Sensor camera lenses To clean sensors and camera lenses use a cloth moistened with a small...

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Page 265: ...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 2 973 026 VI 16 ...

Page 266: ...ues can be found in the approval documents on labels on the vehi cle or can be obtained from a dealer s service center or another qualified service center or re pair shop The information in the vehicle documents al ways has priority over the information in this Owner s Manual Dimensions The dimensions can vary depending on the model version equipment or country specific measurement method The spec...

Page 267: ...pproved front axle load lbs kg 2 740 1 243 Approved rear axle load lbs kg 3 590 1 628 Approved roof load capacity lbs kg 220 100 Cargo area capacity cu ft 35 8 76 7 Canada cargo area capacity cu ft l 22 9 66 650 1 870 X5 xDrive50i Approved gross vehicle weight lbs kg 6 460 2 930 Load lbs kg 1 110 503 Approved front axle load lbs kg 2 950 1 338 Approved rear axle load lbs kg 3 670 1 665 Approved ro...

Page 268: ...ed rear axle load lbs kg 3 600 1 633 Approved roof load capacity lbs kg 220 100 Cargo area capacity cu ft 35 8 76 7 Canada cargo area capacity cu ft l 22 9 66 650 1 870 Capacities US gal liters Notes Fuel tank approx 22 4 85 0 Fuel quality refer to page 212 Reference Technical data 268 Online Edition for Part no 01 40 2 973 026 VI 16 ...

Page 269: ... this device Please observe additionally the following infor mation Before use you must register your booster de vice with your wireless provider Sprint Nextel will allow consumers to regis ter their signal boosters by calling their toll free number T Mobile online registration link www T Mobile com BoosterRegistration https saqat t mobile com sites SignalBooster Verizon s online registration link...

Page 270: ...see DSC 141 App BMW Driver s Guide 6 Approach control warning with City light braking func tion 121 Approved axle load 267 Arrival time 100 Ashtray 179 Assistance Roadside Assis tance 254 Assistance when driving off 140 Attentiveness assistant 138 AUTO H button 75 AUTO H button see Auto matic Hold 75 AUTO intensity 172 Automatic climate con trol 170 Automatic cruise control with Stop Go function 1...

Page 271: ...rt ments 189 Cargo cover 182 Cargo stowing and secur ing 199 Cargo straps 199 Carpet care 262 Catalytic converter see Hot exhaust system 195 CBS Condition Based Serv ice 245 CD multimedia see Owner s Manual for Navigation En tertainment and Communi cation Center armrest 187 Center console 16 Central locking system 38 Central screen see Control Display 18 Changes technical see Own Safety 7 Changing...

Page 272: ... vehi cle ventilation 176 Destination distance 100 Diesel exhaust fluid at low temperatures 214 Diesel exhaust fluid having refilled 214 Diesel exhaust fluid on mini mum 214 Diesel exhaust fluid replen ishing yourself 214 Diesel fuel 213 Diesel particulate filter 195 Digital clock 95 Dimensions 266 Dimmable exterior mirrors 63 Dimmable interior mirror 63 Direction indicator see Turn signals 77 Dis...

Page 273: ... start 255 External temperature dis play 95 External temperature warn ing 95 Eyes for securing cargo 199 F Failure message see Check Control 90 False alarm see Unintentional alarm 47 Fan see Air flow 172 Filler neck for engine oil 240 Fine wood care 261 First aid kit 254 Flat tire changing wheels 231 Flat Tire Monitor FTM 118 Flat tire repairing 227 Flat tire Tire Pressure Moni tor TPM 113 Flat ti...

Page 274: ...alarm lamps see Check Control 90 Indicator lamp see Check Control 90 Individual air distribution 172 Individual settings see Per sonal Profile 43 Inflation pressure tires 217 Inflation pressure warning FTM tires 118 Info display see On Board computer 99 Information 6 Initialize Tire Pressure Moni tor TPM 114 Initializing Flat Tire Monitor FTM 118 Instrument cluster 86 Instrument cluster electronic...

Page 275: ...ion exterior mirrors 62 Manual operation fuel filler flap 211 Manual operation Park Dis tance Control PDC 158 Manual operation rearview camera 160 Manual operation Top View 163 Marking run flat tires 227 Master key see Remote con trol 37 Maximum cooling 171 Maximum speed display 97 Maximum speed winter tires 227 Measurement units of 103 Medical kit 254 Memory for seat mirrors steering wheel 61 Men...

Page 276: ...ontrol 127 Personal Profile 43 Personal Profile exporting profiles 44 Pinch protection system glass sunroof 50 Pinch protection system win dows 48 Plastic care 261 PostCrash 139 Power failure 252 Power windows 47 Prescribed engine oil types 241 Pressure tire air pres sure 217 Pressure warning FTM tires 118 Profile see Personal Pro file 43 Programmable memory but tons iDrive 24 Protective function ...

Page 277: ...tor lever Steptronic transmission 82 Self leveling suspension air suspension 145 Self leveling suspension malfunction 145 Sensors care 262 Service and warranty 8 Service requirements Condi tion Based Service CBS 245 Service requirements dis play 96 Service Roadside Assis tance 254 Services ConnectedDrive SET button see Active Cruise Control ACC 148 SET button see Cruise con trol 154 Settings locki...

Page 278: ...m 46 Thermal camera see Night Vision 129 Thigh support 53 Third row of seats 57 Tilt alarm sensor 47 Time 102 Time of arrival 100 Tire damage 225 Tire identification marks 223 Tire inflation pressure 217 Tire inflation pressure moni tor see FTM 118 Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 113 Tire repair kit see Mobility System 228 Tires changing 226 Tire sealant see Mobility System 228 Tires everything on wheel...

Page 279: ...ontrol 90 Warning triangle 254 Warranty 7 Washer fluid 80 Washer nozzles wind shield 79 Washer system 77 Washing the vehicle 259 Water on roads 195 Weights 267 Welcome lights 106 Welcome lights during un locking 35 Wheel cleaner 261 Wheels changing 226 Wheels everything on wheels and tires 217 Wheels Flat Tire Monitor FTM 118 Wheels Tire Pressure Moni tor TPM 113 Window defroster rear 173 Windows ...

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