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BMW Z4 Roadster, Owner'S Handbook Manual

The BMW Z4 Roadster Owner's Handbook Manual is a comprehensive guide for users looking to maximize their experience with this stylish and dynamic sports car. This manual is available for free download at manualshive.com, providing invaluable information and insights to help owners fully explore the capabilities of their BMW Z4 Roadster.

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sponding jump-starting connection on the
vehicle to be started.

4.

Connect a terminal clamp on the negative/–
jump lead to the negative terminal of the bat‐
tery or the corresponding engine or body
earth connection on the donor vehicle.

5.

Connect the second terminal clamp to the
negative terminal of the battery or to a corre‐
sponding engine or body earth connection on
the vehicle to be started.

Starting the engine

Do not use spray products sold as starting aids.

1.

Start the engine of the donor vehicle and al‐
low it to run for a few minutes at a slightly in‐
creased idle speed.

2.

Start the engine of the vehicle to be started
as normal.
If an initial attempt to start the engine fails,
wait several minutes until the discharged bat‐
tery has been recharged somewhat.

3.

Allow both engines to run for a few minutes.

4.

Disconnect the jump leads in reverse order to
connection.

Check the battery and have it recharged if nec‐
essary.

Tow-starting and towing

Safety note

WARNING

Due to system limitations, individual functions
may not work properly when tow-starting/
towing with activated Intelligent Safety Sys‐
tems. There is a danger of accidents. Switch off
all Intelligent Safety Systems before tow-start‐
ing/towing.

Steptronic transmission:

transporting the vehicle

General

Do not have the vehicle towed.

Safety notes

NOTE

If the vehicle is towed with one axle raised, the
vehicle can be damaged. There is a danger of
damage to property. Only have the vehicle
transported on a truck bed.

NOTE

The vehicle may be damaged when raising and
securing it.
There is a danger of damage to property.

▷ Raise the vehicle with suitable equipment.
▷ Do not raise or secure the vehicle by its

towing eye, body parts or suspension
parts.

Pushing the vehicle

To remove a broken-down vehicle from a dan‐
gerous area, it can be pushed for a short dis‐
tance.
Roll or push, see page 

134

, the vehicle.

Towing truck

Only have the vehicle transported on a truck bed.

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Breakdown Assist

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Summary of Contents for Z4 Roadster

Page 1: ...The Ultimate Driving Machine OWNER S HANDBOOK THE BMW Z4 ROADSTER LINK CONTENT A Z Online Edition for Part no xxx X 18 ...

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Page 3: ...g you to derive maximum benefit from the technical advantages of your BMW It also contains informa tion which will help you to maintain both the operating and road safety of your BMW as well as its full resale value At the time of production in the factory the printed Owner s Handbook is the most up to date medium After a vehicle software update for example a Remote Software Upgrade the integrated...

Page 4: ...grade 59 General settings 62 Opening and closing 75 Seats mirrors and steering wheel 104 Carrying children safely 114 Driving 123 Displays 140 Lights 157 Safety 164 Driving Stability Control Systems 186 Driver Assistance Systems 190 Driving comfort 220 Climate 221 Interior equipment 235 Storage compartments 242 Boot 246 DRIVING HINTS Driving precautions 252 Saving fuel 256 4 Online Edition for Par...

Page 5: ...sche Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Munich Germany Not to be reproduced wholly or in part without written permission from BMW AG Munich English ID7 X 18 11 18 490 Printed on environmentally friendly paper bleached without chlorine suitable for recycling After a vehicle software update for example a Remote Software Upgrade the integrated Owner s Handbook for the vehicle will contain updated infor...

Page 6: ...6 Online Edition for Part no xxx X 18 ...

Page 7: ...NOTES Notes 8 Owner s Handbook media 19 7 Online Edition for Part no xxx X 18 ...

Page 8: ...tion is available as a printed book from Service These topics are also covered in the integrated Owner s Handbook in the vehicle Additional sources of information Service Partner A Service Partner of the manufacturer will be happy to answer any further questions Internet Owner s Handbook and general information about BMW for example on technology are available on the Internet www bmw com Integrate...

Page 9: ...ult this Own er s Handbook may also contain descriptions and illustrations of equipment and functions not fea tured in a vehicle for example due to selected special equipment or the country specification This also applies to safety relevant functions and systems Please comply with the relevant laws and regula tions when using the corresponding functions and systems If certain equipment and models ...

Page 10: ...ted Owner s Handbook in the vehicle You will find notes on any updates in the appen dix of the printed Owner s Handbook for the ve hicle After a software update in the vehicle After a vehicle software update for example a Remote Software Upgrade the integrated Owner s Handbook for the vehicle will contain updated information Your own safety Intended use Please comply with the following when using ...

Page 11: ... BMW vehicles without safety risk Nor can suita bility be assured if an official permit has been is sued for it in a specific country Tests performed for such permits cannot always cover all operat ing conditions for BMW vehicles and some of them therefore are insufficient Data memory General A number of electronic control devices are instal led in your vehicle Electronic control devices process d...

Page 12: ... for example wheel rota tion speed wheel speed deceleration lateral acceleration fastened seat belt indicator Ambient conditions for example temperature rain sensor signals The data is only processed within the vehicle it self and is usually transient The data is not saved after the vehicle is switched off Electronic parts for example control devices and vehicle keys contain components for saving ...

Page 13: ...navigation system Entered navigation destinations Data on the use of Internet services This data may be saved locally in the vehicle or is found on a device that has been connected to the vehicle for example a smartphone USB stick or MP3 player If this data is saved in the vehicle it can be deleted at any time This data is only transmitted to third parties if ex pressly requested in the course of ...

Page 14: ...ry emergency call system Principle The eCall emergency call system required by law enables manual or automatic emergency calls to be issued in the event of accidents for example The emergency calls are answered by the public rescue coordination centre General Information on the eCall on board statutory emergency call system which is based on a 112 emergency call its operation and its functions see...

Page 15: ...ly saved in the vehicle and sent to the rescue coordination centre when an emergency call is triggered The eCall statutory emergency call system en sures that it cannot be traced and there is no permanent tracking during normal operation The eCall statutory emergency call system en sures that the data in the internal system mem ory is deleted automatically and continuously Data relating to the veh...

Page 16: ...n the protection of personal data The intelligent emergency call system processes personal data only with the vehicle owner s con sent The intelligent emergency call system and other services with additional benefits may only proc ess personal data with the express consent of the individual affected by data processing for ex ample the vehicle owner SIM card The intelligent emergency call system op...

Page 17: ...he emergency call need to be analysed After that the audio record ings are deleted Audio recordings of the emer gency call centre employee are saved for 24 hours for quality assurance purposes Disclosure of personal data The data obtained in the context of an intelligent emergency call is only used to process the emergency call If legally obliged to do so the ve hicle manufacturer will disclose th...

Page 18: ... The vehicle identification number is in the engine compartment on the right hand side of the vehi cle iDrive It is also possible to display the vehicle identifica tion number via iDrive see page 67 NOTES Notes 18 Online Edition for Part no xxx X 18 ...

Page 19: ...n result in differences between the printed Owner s Handbook and the integrated Owner s Handbook in the vehicle You will find notes on any updates in the appen dix of the printed Owner s Handbook for the ve hicle After a software update in the vehicle After a vehicle software update for example a Remote Software Upgrade the integrated Owner s Handbook for the vehicle will contain updated informati...

Page 20: ...unction for example the radio to the Owner s Handbook and then back and forth between the two displays 1 Press the button 2 Owner s Handbook 3 Select the desired page in the Owner s Handbook 4 Press the button again to switch back to the last displayed function 5 Press the button again to switch back to the last displayed page of the Owner s Handbook To switch continuously between the last dis pla...

Page 21: ...Owner s Handbook is displayed directly with the selected shortcut Owner s Handbook media NOTES 21 Online Edition for Part no xxx X 18 ...

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Page 23: ...QUICK REFERENCE Getting in 24 Setting and operation 28 On the move 31 23 Online Edition for Part no xxx X 18 ...

Page 24: ...ss the button on the remote control All vehicle entrances are locked Central locking buttons Overview Central locking buttons Locking Pressing the button locks the vehicle when the front doors are closed The fuel filler flap remains unlocked Unlocking Pressing button unlocks vehicle Comfort Access Principle This feature allows you to access the vehicle without having to operate the remote control ...

Page 25: ... on the re mote control for approximately 1 second If applicable the doors are also unlocked Closing Close the boot lid manually Convertible top Overview With manual transmission With Steptronic transmission Roof switch Opening Pull and hold the switch The windows are lowered and the convertible top opens for as long as the switch is pressed After the convertible top has been completely opened the...

Page 26: ...combinations and colours When the engine starts or the standby state is switched on the functionality of some lights is briefly checked Driver s door 1 Central locking system 2 Seats comfort functions 3 Power window switches 4 Exterior mirrors 5 Unlocking the boot lid Switch cluster 1 Selector lever 2 Controller 3 Convertible top 4 Parking brake Automatic Hold 5 Drive experience switch 6 Start sto...

Page 27: ...tion map To call up the previous screen To call up the Options menu Voice control Activating the voice control system 1 Press the button on the steering wheel 2 Wait for the acoustic signal 3 Say the command This symbol on the Control Display shows that the voice control system is active If no further spoken commands are possible switch to iDrive to operate the function Switching off the voice con...

Page 28: ...rrors 1 Adjusting 2 Selecting a mirror automatic parking function 3 Folding in and out To adjust the steering wheel Manual steering wheel adjustment 1 Fold the lever downwards 2 Move the steering wheel to the preferred height and angle to suit your seated position 3 Swing the lever back up Memory function Principle The memory function enables the following set tings to be stored and retrieved when...

Page 29: ... applicable 6 Tilt the Controller to the right 7 Select the desired destination Connecting mobile telephone General Once the mobile telephone has been connected in the vehicle it can be operated using the iDrive the buttons on the steering wheel by voice con trol and gestures Connecting the mobile telephone via Bluetooth Via iDrive 1 COM 2 If applicable set the following setting Telephone 3 Connec...

Page 30: ...o be made through the addi tional telephone 1 Press the button 2 Call via Apple CarPlay preparation Principle CarPlay makes it possible to operate certain functions of a compatible Apple iPhone by Siri voice operation and using iDrive Operating requirements Compatible iPhone iPhone 5 or later with iOS 7 1 or later Corresponding mobile radio contract Bluetooth WLAN and Siri voice operation are acti...

Page 31: ...indicator lamp are illuminated Releasing With drive ready state switched on Steptronic transmission press the switch with the brake pedal depressed or selector lever position P engaged LED and indicator lamp turn off The parking brake is released Parking The parking brake is automatically applied when the vehicle is held by Automatic Hold and the drive ready state is switched off or the vehicle is...

Page 32: ...tion Activate sport programme manual operation Press the selector lever out of selector lever po sition D to the left Manual operation To shift down press the selector lever for wards To shift up pull the selector lever backwards Deactivate sport programme manual operation Press the selector lever to the right High beam headlights flasher indicator High beam headlights headlight flasher Push the l...

Page 33: ...t and lighting Light functions Symbol Function Rear fog light Lights off Daytime driving lights Side lights Automatic driving lights control Adaptive light functions Low beam headlights Symbol Function Instrument lighting Parking light right Parking light left Wiper system Switching the wipers on off and flick wiping Switching on Press the lever upwards until the desired position is reached Rest p...

Page 34: ...press the lever up once from its home position arrow 1 To deactivate press the lever back into the home position To adjust the sensitivity Turn the knurled wheel on the wiper lever To clean the windscreen Pull the wiper lever Air conditioning Automatic air conditioning Button Function Temperature Recirculated air mode Maximum cooling AUTO programme Air distribution manual QUICK REFERENCE On the mo...

Page 35: ...n Function Seat heating Air conditioning mode To call up the air conditioning menu For the following settings for ex ample upper body temperature adjustment independent venti lation Refuelling stop Refuelling Fuel tank cap 1 Tap the rear edge of the fuel filler flap to open it 2 Turn the fuel tank cap anticlockwise 3 Place the fuel tank cap in the holder on the fuel filler flap Petrol For optimal ...

Page 36: ...nt measurement is available after approxi mately 30 minutes of normal driving Displaying the engine oil level Via iDrive 1 CAR 2 Vehicle status 3 Engine oil level Different messages are shown on the Control Display depending on the engine oil level Follow these messages Adding engine oil General Safely stop the vehicle and switch off drive ready state before topping up with engine oil Topping up D...

Page 37: ...ctly to the navi gation system Via iDrive 1 COM 2 BMW Assistance 3 If applicable Concierge Services A voice connection to the Concierge Service is established Teleservice Teleservices are services that help to keep the vehicle mobile Teleservices can comprise the following serv ices BMW breakdown assistance BMW Accident Assistance Teleservice Call Manual Teleservice Call Automatic Teleservice Call...

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Page 39: ...and closing 75 Seats mirrors and steering wheel 104 Carrying children safely 114 Driving 123 Displays 140 Lights 157 Safety 164 Driving Stability Control Systems 186 Driver Assistance Systems 190 Driving comfort 220 Climate 221 Interior equipment 235 Storage compartments 242 Boot 246 39 Online Edition for Part no xxx X 18 ...

Page 40: ... selected or the country specifi cation This also applies to safety relevant func tions and systems Please comply with the relevant laws and regulations when using the corresponding functions and systems Around the steering wheel 1 Power window switches 96 2 Exterior mirror operation 110 3 Unlocking the boot lid 87 4 Central locking system Unlocking 81 Locking 81 5 Seat comfort functions Memory fu...

Page 41: ...eft Manual Speed Limiter 190 Cruise Control on off 192 Active Cruise Control on off 195 Cruise Control to store a speed Interrupts Cruise Control Resuming Cruise Control Active Cruise Control to increase the distance Active Cruise Control to reduce the distance Rocker switch for Cruise Control 10 Instrument cluster 140 11 Buttons on steering wheel right Selection lists 152 Volume see Owner s Handb...

Page 42: ...net 292 Around the centre console 1 Control Display 51 2 Hazard warning lights 308 Intelligent Safety 168 3 Ventilation 230 4 Glove box 243 5 Automatic air conditioning 225 6 Radio multimedia see Owner s Handbook for Navigation Entertainment Communica tion 8 7 Controller with buttons 51 8 To open and close the convertible top 98 CONTROLS Driving area 42 Online Edition for Part no xxx X 18 ...

Page 43: ...PTIVE drive mode 11 To switch drive ready state on off 123 12 Auto Start Stop function 123 Park Distance Control PDC 203 Rear view camera 208 Crossing traffic warning 217 Park Assistant 211 Dynamic Stability Control DSC 186 13 Steptronic transmission selector lever 132 Driving area CONTROLS 43 Online Edition for Part no xxx X 18 ...

Page 44: ...Around the roof lining 1 Emergency call SOS 310 2 Front passenger airbag indicator lamp 167 3 Reading lights 163 4 Interior light 162 CONTROLS Driving area 44 Online Edition for Part no xxx X 18 ...

Page 45: ...l ing away There is a danger of accidents Be fore leaving the vehicle secure it to prevent it from rolling away Observe the following to ensure that the vehi cle is secured against rolling away Apply the parking brake Turn the front wheels towards the kerb on upward or downward gradients Additionally secure the vehicle on upward or downward gradients for example with a chock WARNING Unsupervised c...

Page 46: ...de Display in the instrument cluster OFF is shown in the instrument cluster The drive is switched off and standby state switched on Drive ready state Principle Switching on drive ready state corresponds to starting the engine General Some functions for example Dynamic Stability Control DSC can only be operated when drive ready state is switched on Safety notes DANGER A blocked exhaust pipe or inad...

Page 47: ...Press the start stop button The starting process is activated automatically for a short time and stops as soon as the engine starts Most of the indicator and warning lamps in the instrument cluster are illuminated for different lengths of time Petrol engine Depending on the engine version full drive power may only be available approx 30 seconds after starting the engine In this case the vehicle wi...

Page 48: ...he vehicle There is a danger of acci dents Only operate the systems or devices if permissible in the traffic situation Stop if nec essary and operate the systems or devices with the vehicle at a standstill Entry and display Main menu General The left hand side of the main menu features menu items which can be used to access all of the iDrive functions Media Radio All of the entertainment system fu...

Page 49: ...ompared with the data saved in the vehicle Only letters and characters for which data is available are offered for entry Destination search place names can be en tered in all languages available in iDrive Enabling disablingfunctions Some menu items are preceded by a checkbox The box indicates whether the function is ena bled or disabled Selecting the menu item ena bles or disables the function Fun...

Page 50: ...vourites buttons Saving a function A function can be saved to a Favourites button A button that has already been assigned a func tion can be overwritten with a different function 1 Select function via iDrive 2 Press and hold the desired button until the bar shown on the Control Display has fully loaded Performing a function Press the button The function is carried out immediately If you have selec...

Page 51: ... objects in front of the Control Display Switching on off automatically The Control Display is switched on automatically after unlocking In certain situations the Control Display is switched off automatically for example if no op eration is performed on the vehicle for several minutes Switching on off manually The Control Display can also be switched off manually 1 Tilt the Controller up 2 Screen ...

Page 52: ...menu is displayed All iDrive functions can be called up via the main menu Selecting menu Selecting menu items 1 Turn the Controller until the desired menu item is highlighted 2 Press the Controller Selecting widgets 1 Tilt the Controller to the right 2 Select widgets 3 Press the Controller It is also possible to select widgets in the instru ment cluster see page 141 Adapting the menu Adapting widg...

Page 53: ...d and the previ ous screen is displayed Press the button The previous screen is opened again Tilt the Controller to the right The new screen is opened An arrow indicates that further screens can be called up Calling up the Options menu Press the button The Options menu is displayed The menu consists of various areas Help for selected menu for example Help System settings for example Control displa...

Page 54: ...essary to switch between letters and numbers see page 48 Enter characters as they are displayed on the Control Display Always enter associated characters for ex ample accents or dots so that the letter will be correctly detected The input option de pends on the language that has been set You may need to enter special characters us ing the Controller Entering special characters Entry Operation To d...

Page 55: ... symbol Add a new page tap Add page Delete the selected page tap Delete page Adapt the content of the widget tap the centre of the widget 4 Tap Done Switching between screens After a menu item has been selected a new screen is displayed An arrow indicates that further screens can be called up Swipe to the left Tap the arrow The new screen is opened Adjusting the settings Settings such as brightnes...

Page 56: ... ported by the voice control system Selecting the language see page 64 Activating the voice control system General Voice control can be activated in various ways Press the button on the steering wheel Say the wake word Hello BMW or the per sonalised wake word It is possible that no further spoken commands are available In this case switch to iDrive to op erate the function Voice control can be int...

Page 57: ...e saved stations are displayed on the Control Display Additionally the voice control system can be used to operate most air conditioning functions see page 234 The destination can be input using the voice control system see Owner s Handbook for Navi gation Entertainment Communication Help with the voice control system To have possible voice commands read aloud Voice commands To have information ab...

Page 58: ...ting the volume Turn the volume knob during the spoken instruc tions until the desired volume is obtained The volume setting is retained even if you change the volume of other audio sources The volume setting is saved for the currently used driver profile System limits Certain noises may be detected and could re sult in problems Keep doors and windows closed Noise from passengers or the rear bench...

Page 59: ...es Installation cannot be interrupted The vehicle cannot be used during installa tion You may leave the vehicle during installation Validity of Owner s Handbook Vehicle production At the time of production in the factory the prin ted Owner s Handbook provides up to date in formation After a software update in the vehicle After a vehicle software update for example a Remote Software Upgrade the int...

Page 60: ...ia BMW Connected app 1 Download the upgrade to your smartphone in the BMW Connected app when available 2 Follow the instructions in the BMW Connec ted app 3 Establish a WiFi and Bluetooth connection between the smartphone and the vehicle The upgrade data will transfer from the smartphone to the vehicle while driving 4 Follow the instructions on the Control Dis play Installing an upgrade General If...

Page 61: ...play Functional limitations During the upgrade many of the functions are temporarily unavailable for example Hazard warning lights Central locking system Side lights Horn Alarm system Emergency call Power window switches The driver s door can be unlocked and locked from outside with the integrated key Malfunction In the event of a malfunction follow the instruc tions on the Control Display or in t...

Page 62: ...ment messages The number of messages is also displayed in the status field The Messages menu can also be created as a widget see page 52 Calling up messages Via iDrive 1 Tilt the Controller up 2 Notifications 3 Select the required message Deleting messages All messages which are not Check Control mes sages can be deleted from the list Check Con trol messages remain for as long as they are rel evan...

Page 63: ...le Automatic time setting Depending on the equipment the time date and if necessary time zone are updated automati cally Via iDrive 1 CAR 2 Settings 3 General settings 4 Date and time 5 Automatic time setting The setting is saved for the currently used driver profile Date Setting the date Via iDrive 1 CAR 2 Settings 3 General settings 4 Date and time 5 Date 6 Turn the Controller until the desired ...

Page 64: ...e desired setting The setting is saved for the currently used driver profile Journey data settings Principle The intervals at which the journey data see page 152 is reset can be adjusted Resetting journey data 1 CAR 2 Settings 3 General settings 4 Reset journey data 5 Select the desired setting Speed warning Principle A speed limit can be set which triggers a warning when it is reached General The...

Page 65: ...y used driver profile Activating deactivating display of the current vehicle position Principle If vehicle tracking is activated the current vehicle position can be displayed in the BMW Connec ted app or in the ConnectedDrive customer por tal Activating deactivating Via iDrive 1 CAR 2 Settings 3 General settings 4 Vehicle tracking 5 Select the desired setting Control Display Brightness Via iDrive ...

Page 66: ...5 Manual configuration 6 Select the desired setting Deleting personal data in the vehicle Principle Depending on use the vehicle stores personal data such as saved radio stations This personal data can be permanently deleted using iDrive General Depending on the equipment in your vehicle data such as the following can be deleted Driver profile settings Saved radio stations Saved Favourites buttons...

Page 67: ...on types require a one off registration process with the vehicle Bluetooth WiFi hotspot Apple CarPlay Screen Mirroring Registered devices are then automatically recog nised and connected to the vehicle Safety note WARNING Operating integrated information systems and communication devices during a journey may distract you from the traffic You could lose control of the vehicle There is a danger of a...

Page 68: ...e mobile device with the vehicle Via iDrive 1 COM 2 Mobile devices 3 Tilt the Controller to the right 4 New device 5 Select the desired function Phone calls and Bluetooth audio Audio The Bluetooth name of the vehicle is dis played in the Control Display 6 On the mobile device search for Bluetooth devices in the vicinity and select the vehicle A control number is displayed 7 Compare the control num...

Page 69: ...ntries with special characters cannot be displayed It may not be possible to transfer contacts from social networks The number of phone book entries to be transferred is too high The data volume of the contact is too large for example due to saved information such as memos Reduce the data volume of the contact A mobile telephone can only be connected as an audio source or as a telephone Configure ...

Page 70: ...e is also con nected to the USB interface Depending on how the USB device is being used it may be necessary to perform settings on the USB device see the operating instruc tions of the device Unsuitable USB devices USB hard drives USB hubs USB memory card reader with several inserts HFS formatted USB devices Devices such as fans or lamps Operating requirements Compatible device see page 67 with US...

Page 71: ...using iDrive Operating requirements Compatible iPhone see page 67 iPhone 5 or later with iOS 7 1 or later Corresponding mobile radio contract Bluetooth WLAN and Siri voice operation are activated on the iPhone Booking of the ConnectedDrive service Apple CarPlay preparation Switching on Bluetooth and CarPlay Via iDrive 1 COM 2 Mobile devices 3 Tilt the Controller to the right 4 Settings 5 Set the f...

Page 72: ...roring General Screen Mirroring enables you to display your smartphone screen on the Control Display Operating requirements Compatible smartphone see page 67 with Screen Mirroring interface Screen Mirroring is switched on in the smart phone WLAN is switched on in the vehicle Switching on WLAN in the vehicle Via iDrive 1 COM 2 Mobile devices 3 Tilt the Controller to the right 4 Settings 5 WiFi Regi...

Page 73: ...ct the desired setting If a function is assigned to a device but it is al ready activated on another connected device it is transferred to the new device and the previous device is disconnected Observe the information on the Control Display Disconnecting a device Via iDrive 1 COM 2 Mobile devices 3 Select a device 4 Disconnect device The device remains registered and can be con nected again see pa...

Page 74: ...y Resetting the vehicle configuration All individual settings can be reset to the factory settings when the drive ready state is switched off Via iDrive 1 CAR 2 Settings 3 General settings 4 Reset vehicle data 5 Reset vehicle data If the settings saved in a driver profile are synchronised with a ConnectedDrive account these settings will be retained in the Connected Drive account CONTROLS General ...

Page 75: ...t with you whenever you leave the vehi cle Safety notes WARNING Persons remaining in the vehicle or pets left in side can lock the doors from the inside and lock themselves in In this case the vehicle cannot be opened from the outside There is a danger of injury Carry the remote control with you so that you can open the vehicle from the outside WARNING With some country specifications unlocking fr...

Page 76: ...ve been unlocked due to the settings press the button on the remote control again to unlock the other vehicle access points The following functions are also carried out If a driver profile see page 88 has been as signed to the remote control this driver pro file is activated and the settings saved in it are configured The interior light is switched on unless it was switched off manually Switching ...

Page 77: ...is prevents the doors from being unlocked using the locking buttons or the door openers With alarm system The alarm system see page 95 is switched on If the drive ready state is still switched on when locking the vehicle horn sounds twice In this case switch off the drive ready state using start stop button Comfort closing Safety notes WARNING Parts of the body can become trapped when opening and ...

Page 78: ... danger of in jury When opening and closing make sure that the area of movement of the boot lid is kept clear NOTE The boot lid swings rearwards and upwards when opened There is a danger of damage to property When opening and closing make sure that the area of movement of the boot lid is kept clear Unlocking Press and hold the button on the re mote control for approximately 1 sec ond On some equip...

Page 79: ...ransmission masts or other equipment transmitting pow erful signals Shielding of the remote control by metallic objects Do not transport the remote control together with metallic objects Disruption of the radio link by mobile tele phones or other electronic devices in the im mediate vicinity of the remote control Do not transport the remote control together with electronic devices Interference wit...

Page 80: ...otes WARNING With some country specifications unlocking from the inside is only possible with special knowledge There is a risk of injury or danger to life if per sons remain in the vehicle for extended periods and are exposed to extreme temperatures as a result Do not lock the vehicle from the outside when there is someone inside it NOTE The door lock is firmly connected to the door The door hand...

Page 81: ...ccident of sufficient severity the vehicle is automatically unlocked The hazard warning lights and interior lights illuminate Overview Central locking buttons Locking Press the button with the front doors closed The fuel filler flap remains unlocked Locking does not activate the vehicle s anti theft protection system Unlocking Press the button Opening Press the button to unlock all the doors toget...

Page 82: ...light see page 159 is switched on when the vehicle is unlocked Whether the exterior mirrors are automatically folded out and in when the vehicle is un locked and locked Exterior mirrors folded in using comfort clos ing must be folded out using comfort open ing Unlocking the vehicle Fully grip the handle of a vehicle door Locking General The behaviour of the vehicle when locked via Comfort Access d...

Page 83: ...detected in the unlocking zone The unlocking zone is an area with a radius of approximately 1 m 3 ft from the door handles The vehicle is locked when the remote control leaves the locking zone The locking zone is an area with a radius of ap proximately 2 m 7 ft from the door handles If the remote control remains within the unlock ing zone without moving for a prolonged period of time the vehicle i...

Page 84: ...Key is country specific and may be unavailable To unlock and start a vehicle with a compatible smartphone a digital key must be installed on the smartphone Digital keys are installed man aged and passed on via the BMW Connected app A driver profile see page 88 with individual settings can be assigned to a digital key When using a digital key always have a remote control about your person too so th...

Page 85: ...her person can regis ter the digital key in the vehicle This means the driver can let someone else use the vehicle with out having to be in the vicinity of the vehicle themselves The TAN and the Digital Key Code should only be passed on in person or via telephone The digital key that has been passed on can be removed at any time in the vehicle or via the BMW Connected app If a digital key has been...

Page 86: ...iDrive 1 CAR 2 Settings 3 Doors Vehicle access 4 BMW Digital Key 5 Select a digital key if applicable 6 Remove digital key The digital key is removed from the list of registered digital keys Remove all digital keys Resetting BMW Digital Key To reset BMW Digital Key there must be an au thorised remote control in the vehicle Following the reset it will no longer be possible to lock unlock or start t...

Page 87: ...im mediate vicinity of the remote control Do not transport the remote control together with electronic devices Wet or snowy conditions may disrupt the locking request recognition function on the door han dles If a fault occurs unlock and lock the vehicle with the buttons on the remote control or with the integrated key see page 80 Boot lid General To prevent the remote control from being locked in...

Page 88: ... can be protected via a PIN so that other drivers cannot see or change the saved settings There is also a guest profile available which can be selected by any driver The guest profile is ac tive if no personal driver profile has been selec ted Changes to the vehicle settings are saved auto matically in the active driver profile or in the guest profile Recognition via a remote control and a digital...

Page 89: ...ver Vehicle settings that are made when the guest profile is active are saved in the guest profile The guest profile is automatically active in the following cases No driver profiles have been created yet No driver profile is assigned to the remote control used to unlock the vehicle No driver profile is assigned to the digital key used to unlock the vehicle It is not possible to clearly identify w...

Page 90: ...profile cannot be activated ConnectedDrive countries If PIN protection has not been set up or the PIN is not known the driver profile can be activated with the login de tails for the relevant ConnectedDrive account Setup is carried out on the welcome screen or via iDrive 1 CAR 2 Driver profiles 3 Driver recognition 4 using PIN Changing cancelling recognition If the vehicle and the remote control a...

Page 91: ...move now ConnectedDrive countries If the driver profile has been synchronised with a ConnectedDrive account the data saved in the ConnectedDrive account is retained System limits It is not always possible to detect the desired re mote control uniquely This may be the case in the following scenarios The driver unlocks the vehicle using Comfort Access and is carrying a number of remote controls If t...

Page 92: ...rive ready state Select the entry for parking service mode in the switch off screen Via the display bar at the top of the Control Display 1 Tilt the Controller up 2 Valet parking mode Via the vehicle settings Via iDrive 1 CAR 2 Settings 3 General settings 4 Valet parking mode Activating parking service mode General Before activating parking service mode a PIN must be defined so that parking servic...

Page 93: ...ce mode was activated by a differ ent person To deactivate parking service mode a driver without a PIN must enter the login details for his her ConnectedDrive account 1 Select a driver profile 2 Enter the login details assigned to the driver profile Guest profile It is only possible to deactivate parking service mode in the guest profile if the mode was activa ted in the guest profile 1 Select the...

Page 94: ...g they are automatically folded out Automatic unlocking Via iDrive 1 CAR 2 Settings 3 Doors Vehicle access 4 Unlock at end of journey After the drive ready state has been switched off by pressing the start stop button the locked vehicle is automatically unlocked Automatic locking Via iDrive 1 CAR 2 Settings 3 Doors Vehicle access 4 Select the desired setting Lock automatically The vehicle is autom...

Page 95: ...lowing changes visually and audibly Audible alarm Depending on local regulations the acoustic alarm may be suppressed Visual alarm By flashing the exterior lights Switching on off The alarm system is switched on and off at the same time as the vehicle is unlocked and locked via the remote control or Comfort Access Opening the doors when the alarm system is switched on The alarm system is triggered...

Page 96: ... without any unau thorised activity taking place Possible situations for an unwanted alarm In washing bays or car washes In two level garages During transport via motorail car ferry or trailer When there are pets in the vehicle When the vehicle is locked after starting to refuel The tilt alarm sensor and interior protection can be switched off for such situations Switching off the tilt alarm senso...

Page 97: ...ing Comfort Access see page 81 Anti trap mechanism General If the closing force exceeds a certain value when a window is closing the closing operation is in terrupted The window is opened slightly Safety note WARNING Accessories on the windows for example aer ials can impair the anti trap mechanism There is a danger of injury Do not attach any acces sories in the area of movement of the windows Cl...

Page 98: ... compartment Before closing the convertible top remove any foreign objects from the windscreen frame otherwise they may prevent the top from closing Safety notes WARNING Parts of the body can become trapped when opening and closing the convertible top There is a danger of injury When opening and closing the convertible top observe its movement and keep the area of movement clear WARNING When opera...

Page 99: ...cked when it is in its end positions Overview With manual transmission Roof switch With Steptronic transmission Roof switch Operating requirements The following conditions must be met so that the convertible top can move Drive ready state is switched on Standby state is switched on and the brake pedal is depressed The outside temperature is above 10 14 The on board voltage is sufficient The conver...

Page 100: ... the convertible top manually General In the event of a fault the convertible top can be closed manually This requires two persons If possible have an opened convertible top closed manually by a Service Partner of the man ufacturer or another qualified Service Partner or a specialist workshop Safety notes WARNING In the event of an electrical fault the convertible top cannot be locked in the fully...

Page 101: ... the screw 3 Turn the screw on the left side of the vehicle anticlockwise as far as it will go Turn the screw on the right side of the vehicle clock wise as far as it will go 4 Lift out the front part of the convertible top at both sides and swivel it forwards Opening and closing CONTROLS 101 Online Edition for Part no xxx X 18 ...

Page 102: ...left as far as it will go The front convertible top frame must be locked in the windscreen frame 6 Have the convertible top checked by a Serv ice Partner of the manufacturer or another qualified Service Partner or a specialist work shop Wind deflector Principle The wind deflector reduces air movement inside the vehicle when driving with the convertible top open The wind deflector works best if the...

Page 103: ... property Before driving off check that the wind deflector is pushed down as far as it will go and attached properly Attaching Push the wind deflector down evenly as far as it will go The magnetic retention force must be noticea ble Removing The magnetic retention force must be overcome when pulling the wind deflector out of the guides Opening and closing CONTROLS 103 Online Edition for Part no xx...

Page 104: ...see page 164 Seats Safety notes WARNING Adjusting the seat during a journey could cause the seat to move unexpectedly You could lose control of the vehicle There is a danger of acci dents Only adjust the seat on the driver s side when at a standstill WARNING If the backrest is angled back too far the pro tective effect of the seat belt will no longer be guaranteed There is a danger of sliding unde...

Page 105: ...desired height Backrest angle Pull the lever and apply your weight to or lift your weight off the backrest as required Electrically adjustable seats General The driver s seat setting is saved for the currently used profile see page 88 If a driver profile is se lected the saved position is called up automati cally The current seat position can be saved with the memory function see page 112 Overview...

Page 106: ...pport forwards or backwards Lumbar support Principle The curvature of the backrest can be changed in such a way that the lumbar region the lordosis is supported The upper edge of the pelvis and the spinal column are supported to encourage an upright posture Adjusting Press the button at the front rear The curvature is increased decreased Press the button at the top bottom CONTROLS Seats mirrors an...

Page 107: ...belt Do not allow in fants and children to travel on the lap of another occupant Instead secure the infant or child in a child restraint system intended for this purpose WARNING The protective function of the seat belts may be limited or may even fail completely if the seat belts are worn incorrectly If a seat belt is not worn correctly additional injuries can be caused for example in the event of...

Page 108: ... qualified Service Partner or a specialist work shop Correct seat belt use Insert the seat belt into the belt guide Place the seat belt tightly over the pelvis and shoulder close to the body and without twist ing Make sure that the seat belt is positioned low at the hip in the area of the pelvis The seat belt must not press on the abdomen The seat belt must not be rubbed on sharp edges be routed o...

Page 109: ...d head and neck injuries may result There is a danger of injury Before a journey re install any removed head restraints on all occupied seats Adjust the head restraint so that its centre supports the back of the head at eye level where possible Adjust the distance so that the head re straint is as close as possible to the back of the head If necessary adjust the dis tance by adjusting the backrest...

Page 110: ...vehicle could be incorrectly estimated for example when changing lane There is a danger of accidents Look over your shoulder to esti mate the distance from following traffic Overview 1 Adjusting 2 Selecting a mirror automatic parking function 3 Folding in and out Electrical adjustment Press the button The selected mirror moves in response to the button movement Selecting a mirror To switch to the ...

Page 111: ...e front passenger side is tilted downwards This improves the view of the kerb or other ob stacles near the ground for example when park ing Activating 1 Push the switch to the driver s mirror position 2 Engage selector lever position R Deactivating Push the switch to the front passeng er s mirror position Rear view mirror manual dim To reduce glare tilt the lever on the rear view mirror forward Re...

Page 112: ...a temporary stop the steering wheel heating is activated automatically if the function was switched on at the end of the last journey Memory function Principle The memory function enables the following set tings to be stored and retrieved when required Seat position Exterior mirror position Height of the Head Up Display General For each driver profile see page 88 two memory slots can be assigned w...

Page 113: ...u press a seat adjustment switch or press one of the memory buttons again Adjusting the seat position on the driver s side is interrupted after a short time during the journey Seat heating Overview Seat heating Switching on Press the button once for each temper ature level The maximum temperature is selected if the three LEDs are illuminated If ECO PRO is activated see page 257 the heating power i...

Page 114: ...e seat belts may be limited or may even fail completely if the seat belts are worn incorrectly If a seat belt is not worn correctly additional injuries can be caused for example in the event of an accident or braking and evasive manoeuvres There is a danger of injury or even death Children smaller than 150 cm 5 ft in height must be secured in suitable child re straint systems Not for Australia New...

Page 115: ...e child restraint system may have limited stability or may not be stable at all There is a danger of injury or even death Make sure the child restraint system is firmly posi tioned against the backrest Wherever possible adapt the backrest angle of all the relevant seat backrests and adjust the seats correctly Make sure that the seats and their backrests are cor rectly engaged or locked If possible...

Page 116: ... from this point on and do not call up a memory position ISOFIX child seat mountings General Note for Australia ISOFIX child seats are not per mitted for road use in Australia at the time of printing However also since a change of the re spective regulations is also expected in the fu ture lower ISOFIX anchorages are supplied in line with applicable ADRs also for Australia Please comply with the o...

Page 117: ...he vehicle has been ap proved in accordance with i Size The symbol shows the mounts for the system s lower anchors The corresponding symbol shows the mounting point for the upper retaining strap Mounts for the upper ISOFIX retaining strap Safety notes WARNING If the upper retaining strap is used incorrectly with the child restraint system the protective effect may be reduced There is a danger of i...

Page 118: ...e cover of the mounting point 2 Guide the upper retaining strap over the head restraint to the mounting point 3 Attach the hook of the retaining strap to the mounting point 4 Pull the retaining strap taut Suitable seats for child restraint systems Overview General Legal regulations on which child seat is permit ted for which age and body size may vary from country to country Comply with the releva...

Page 119: ...if necessary move it to the highest position to achieve the best possible routing of the belt b When using child seats with a support stand on the front passenger seat remove the foot mat Not compatible with i Size seat position with a support stand cannot be used Seat position with lower ISOFIX anchors but without Top Tether cannot be used Seat belt locks for adults are located on the side betwee...

Page 120: ... cannot be used Seat position with lower ISOFIX anchors but without Top Tether cannot be used Seat belt locks for adults are located on the side between the two lower ISOFIX anchors cannot be used Seat number Position in the vehicle 1 Front left 2 Front centre 3 Front right 4 2nd seat row left 5 2nd seat row centre Seat number Position in the vehicle 6 2nd seat row right 7 3rd seat row left 8 3rd ...

Page 121: ...ont passenger seat and if necessary move it to the highest position to achieve the best possible routing of the belt Suitable seats for ISOFIX child restraint systems The following ISOFIX child restraints may be used on the seats designated as appropriate for this purpose The corresponding size class and size category are denoted by a letter or ISO ref erence on a plate on the child seat In the ca...

Page 122: ...cle seats for the installation of child restraint sys tems suitable for i Size or meeting i Size require ments in accordance with standard ECE R 129 In the case of vehicles that are intended to be sold in the European Union the specifications before the in the table apply Group Front passenger seat airbag ON Front passenger seat airbag OFF a i Size X i U X i U suitable for rearward and forward fac...

Page 123: ...ins switched on For driving off the engine starts automatically General Each time the engine is started via the start stop button the Auto Start Stop function is switched to standby The function is activated from a speed of around 5 km h approximately 3 mph Depending on selected drive mode see page 137 the system is activated or deactivated automatically Stopping the engine Operating requirements ...

Page 124: ...eering angle or steering operation Vehicle battery is heavily discharged At high altitudes Bonnet is unlocked Park Assistant is activated Stop and go traffic Steptronic transmission selector lever posi tion in N or R After reversing Use of fuel with high ethanol content Engine start Operating requirements Steptronic transmission For driving off the engine automatically starts under the following c...

Page 125: ...ehicle should drive off immediately the stopped en gine is started automatically The function may be limited if the navigation data is invalid outdated or not available for example Manually deactivating activating the system Principle The engine is not switched off automatically During an automatic engine stop the engine is started Using the button Press the button Steptronic transmission via sele...

Page 126: ...to ensure that the vehi cle is secured against rolling away Apply the parking brake Turn the front wheels towards the kerb on upward or downward gradients Additionally secure the vehicle on upward or downward gradients for example with a chock WARNING Unsupervised children or pets in the vehicle can set the vehicle in motion and endanger themselves or other road users for example by the following ...

Page 127: ...prevented when driving off General The parking brake is automatically applied if the following conditions are met Drive ready state is switched off The driver s door is opened with the vehicle at a standstill The parking brake is used to brake to a standstill during the journey Display The indicator lamp changes from green to red Safety notes WARNING An unsecured vehicle can start moving and roll ...

Page 128: ...is automati cally secured to prevent it from rolling away The indicator lamp illuminates green Driving off To drive off press the accelerator pedal The brake is released automatically and the indi cator lamp extinguishes Automatic activation of the parking brake The parking brake is automatically applied when the vehicle is being held by Automatic Hold and drive ready state is switched off or the ...

Page 129: ...ior mirrors are well recognisable Indicating Press the lever beyond the resistance point Triple turn signal Briefly press the lever up or down The duration of the triple turn signal can be set Via iDrive 1 CAR 2 Settings 3 Exterior lighting 4 One touch turn signal 5 Select the desired setting The setting is saved for the currently used driver profile Indicating a turn briefly Press the lever as fa...

Page 130: ...er upwards until the desired position is reached Rest position of the wipers position 0 Rain sensor position 1 Normal wiper speed position 2 When the vehicle is at a standstill the wipers switch to intermittent operation Fast wiper speed position 3 When the vehicle is at a standstill the wipers switch to normal speed If a journey is interrupted with the wiper system switched on when the journey is...

Page 131: ...tivity of the rain sensor Windscreen washer Safety notes WARNING At low temperatures the washer fluid can freeze onto the windscreen and restrict visibil ity There is a danger of accidents Only use the washer systems if there is no possibility of the washer fluid freezing Use antifreeze if required NOTE If the washer fluid reservoir is empty the washer pump cannot operate as intended There is a da...

Page 132: ...em on may cause the wiper blades to tear off and the wiper motor to overheat There is a danger of damage to property De frost the windscreen before switching on the wipers Folding out the wipers 1 Switch on standby state 2 Press wiper lever down and hold until the wipers stop in an approximately vertical posi tion 3 Lift the wipers completely away from the windscreen Folding in the wipers After fo...

Page 133: ...ed After switching off standby state if selector lever position N is engaged If while the vehicle is at a standstill and selec tor lever position D M S or R is engaged the driver s seat belt is unfastened the driver s door is opened and the brake pedal is not de pressed Engaging selector lever positions General Apply the brakes until you are ready to drive off otherwise the vehicle will move when ...

Page 134: ...now roll NOTE Selector lever position P is automatically en gaged when standby state is switched off There is a danger of damage to property Do not switch off standby state in car washes Irrespective of standby state selector lever posi tion P is engaged automatically after approxi mately 35 minutes If there is a fault it may not be possible to change the selector lever position Unlock the transmi...

Page 135: ... To shift up pull the selector lever backwards In certain situations the transmission continues to shift automatically for example when engine speed limits are reached Steptronic sport transmission preventing automatic upshift in manual operation M S When SPORT drive mode see page 138 is se lected the Steptronic Sport transmission does not automatically shift up in manual operation M S when certai...

Page 136: ...right shift paddle briefly Change down pull left shift paddle briefly Pull and hold left shift paddle to shift to the lowest possible gear The gear selected appears briefly on the instru ment cluster followed by the gear currently in use Displays in the instrument cluster The selector lever position is dis played for example P Unlocking the transmission lockout electronically General Unlock the tr...

Page 137: ... ready state 2 Press the button TRACTION is displayed in the instrument cluster and the DSC OFF indicator lamp is il luminated 3 Engage selector lever position S 4 Press the brake firmly with the left foot 5 Press the accelerator pedal down beyond the resistance at the full throttle position and hold kick down A flag symbol is shown in the instrument cluster 6 The starting engine speed is adjusted...

Page 138: ...O INDIVIDUAL ADAPTIVE ADAPTIVE The COMFORT drive mode is automatically se lected when drive ready state is switched on Drive modes in detail COMFORT Principle Balanced configuration between dynamic and ef ficient driving Switching on Press the button until COMFORT is displayed in the instrument cluster SPORT Principle Dynamic configuration for greater agility with an optimised suspension Switching...

Page 139: ...e 4 ECO PRO INDIVIDUAL 5 Select the desired setting The setting is saved for the currently used driver profile Reset ECO PRO INDIVIDUAL to the default set ting Reset to ECO PRO STANDARD ADAPTIVE Principle Balanced drive mode with a configuration that automatically adapts to the driving situation and driving style Using the navigation system upcoming route stages are also taken into account Switchi...

Page 140: ...in question General Changes to the displays in the instrument cluster can be deactivated via iDrive The displays in the instrument cluster can some times differ from the illustrations in this Owner s Handbook Overview 1 Fuel gauge 146 Range 147 2 Speedometer 3 Variable displays 140 Service requirements 147 Navigation display 4 Depending on the vehicle equipment Driver Attention Camera 5 Revolution...

Page 141: ...tion when the drive experience switch is used to change programmes Activating deactivating Via iDrive 1 CAR 2 Settings 3 Displays 4 Driving mode view Additional settings 1 CAR 2 Settings 3 Displays 4 Instrument cluster 5 Select the desired setting Widgets in the instrument cluster Principle Displays for particular functions can be shown in the revolution counter in the instrument cluster The follo...

Page 142: ...ur driving style Energy recuperation Energy recuperation involves converting the ki netic energy of the vehicle into electrical energy in overrun mode The vehicle battery is partially charged and fuel consumption can be lowered ECO PRO bonus range In ECO PRO driving mode the ECO PRO bonus range see page 257 shows how the range is in creased by adopting a fuel efficient driving style Check Control ...

Page 143: ...ntrol for example the cause of the fault and any action required The supplementary text is automatically shown in the Control Display for urgent messages It is possible to select additional assistance de pending on the Check Control message Via iDrive 1 CAR 2 Vehicle status 3 Check Control 4 Select the required text message 5 Select the desired setting Call BMW Accident Assistance Contact the BMW ...

Page 144: ...dden braking Take into account that the braking distance will be longer Have the vehicle checked immediately by a Serv ice Partner of the manufacturer or another quali fied Service Partner or a specialist workshop Dynamic Stability Control DSC If the indicator lamp is flashing DSC is regulating the acceleration and braking forces The vehicle is being stabilised Decrease speed and adjust driving st...

Page 145: ...page 162 Green lights Turn indicator The turn indicator is switched on If the indicator lamp flashes more rapidly than usual a turn signal light has failed Turn indicators see page 129 Side lights The side lights are switched on Side lights low beam headlights see page 158 Low beam headlights Low beam headlights are switched on Side lights low beam headlights see page 158 Lane Departure Warning In...

Page 146: ... SPORT PLUS driving mode To do this press the drive experience switch 2 Activate manual mode M of the gearbox Display Current engine speed is shown in the revolu tion counter Arrow 1 yellow buttons lighting up succes sively indicate the increase in revs Arrow 2 orange buttons lighting up succes sively indicate when an upshift is due Arrow 3 buttons illuminate red Latest point to upshift When the m...

Page 147: ...her conditions Range Principle The range shows what distance can still be cov ered with the current amount of fuel in the tank General The estimated range available with the remaining fuel is permanently displayed in the instrument cluster A Check Control message is displayed briefly if the remaining range is low If a dynamic driving style is adopted for example fast cornering en gine function is ...

Page 148: ...date and time are set correctly in the vehicle Via iDrive 1 CAR 2 Vehicle status 3 Service requirements 4 BMW Service 5 Date 6 Select the desired setting Automatic Service notification Data on the service status or on statutory inspec tions for the vehicle is transmitted to the Service Partner automatically when a service or inspec tion is imminent It is possible to check when the Service Partner ...

Page 149: ...h overtaking restriction display Speed Limit Info Principle Speed Limit Info shows the currently applicable speed limit in the instrument cluster and the Head Up Display as well as additional signs where applicable for example in wet conditions General The camera in the area of the interior rear view mirror detects traffic signs at the edge of the road as well as variable overhead signs Road signs...

Page 150: ...ARNING The system does not relieve you of your per sonal responsibility to assess the visibility con ditions and traffic situation correctly There is a danger of accidents Adapt your driving style to the traffic conditions Observe the traffic situa tion and intervene actively if the situation war rants it Overview Camera The camera is located on the front side of the rear view mirror Keep the wind...

Page 151: ...ve 1 CAR 2 Settings 3 Driver assistance 4 Driving 5 Speed Assistant 6 Select the desired setting Warning when speeding activate or de activate the flashing of the Speed Limit Info display in the instrument cluster and the Head Up Display when the currently applicable speed limit is exceeded Show speeding the speed limit detec ted by the Speed Limit Info is indicated by a mark in the speedometer in...

Page 152: ...ple The instrument cluster or the Head Up Display can show lists for certain functions and can be used for operation where applicable Entertainment source Current audio source Last calls list If applicable the relevant menu is opened on the Control Display Display Depending on the equipment the list in the in strument cluster may differ from the illustration Displaying and using the list Button Fu...

Page 153: ...wing information is displayed Total distance driven Set interval for resetting the journey data Route covered depending on the set interval Average speed Resetting journey data The intervals at which the values are reset can be adjusted Via iDrive 1 CAR 2 Driving information 3 Journey data 4 Values since 5 Select the desired setting Start of journey the values are reset automatically if the vehicl...

Page 154: ...le status General The status can be displayed or actions per formed for some systems Calling up the vehicle status Via iDrive 1 CAR 2 Vehicle status Overview of the information Tyre Pressure Monitor status of the Tyre Pressure Monitor see page 278 Engine oil level Electronic oil meas urement see page 295 Check Control Check Control mes sages are stored in the background and can be shown on the Con...

Page 155: ...sired setting The setting is saved for the currently used driver profile Editing Individual Via iDrive 1 CAR 2 Settings 3 Displays 4 Head up display 5 Configure Individual 6 Select the desired setting The setting is saved for the currently used driver profile Adjusting the brightness The brightness is automatically adapted to the ambient light The basic setting can be adjusted manually Via iDrive ...

Page 156: ...SPORT mode the sport displays are only shown in the SPORT driving mode Always the sport displays are per manently shown in the Head Up Dis play Reduced height if some of the informa tion is not in the driver s field of view the information can be displayed in the lower part of the Head Up Display Visibility of the display The visibility of the display on the Head Up Dis play can be affected by the...

Page 157: ...g wheel Symbol Function Rear fog light Lights off Daytime driving lights Side lights Symbol Function Automatic driving lights control Adaptive light functions Low beam headlights Instrument lighting Parking light right Parking light left Automatic driving lights control Principle Depending on the ambient brightness the sys tem switches the low beam headlights on or off automatically for example in...

Page 158: ...en ded periods of time since the vehicle battery could discharge and it may no longer be possible to switch on drive ready state Switching off Press the button on the light switch ele ment or switch on the drive ready state After switching on the drive ready state the au tomatic driving lights control is activated Low beam headlights Switching on Press the button on the light switch ele ment The l...

Page 159: ...ime driving lights General The daytime driving lights illuminate if drive ready state is switched on Activating deactivating In some countries daytime driving lights are com pulsory in which case the daytime driving lights cannot be deactivated Via iDrive 1 CAR 2 Settings 3 Exterior lighting 4 Daytime driving lights The setting is saved for the currently used driver profile Dynamic ECO light funct...

Page 160: ...nds or when turning off a corner ing light is added to illuminate the inside area of the bend The cornering light is activated automatically de pending on the steering angle or use of the turn indicators The cornering light may be activated automati cally when driving in reverse irrespective of the steering angle Roundabout light Shortly before driving onto a roundabout the cornering light on both...

Page 161: ...cluster illuminates if the high beam is switched on by the system If a journey is interrupted with high beam assis tance activated when the journey is resumed high beam assistance remains activated High beam assistance is deactivated by switch ing the high beams on and off manually see page 129 To reactivate high beam assistance press the button on the turn indicator lever Deactivating Press the b...

Page 162: ...our vehicle s country of registration you will need to prevent your headlights from dazzling oncoming vehicles Switching over the headlights Via iDrive 1 CAR 2 Settings 3 Exterior lighting 4 Right left hand traffic 5 Select the desired setting System limits The high beam assistance may only function to a limited extent The availability of the adaptive light functions might be restricted Instrument...

Page 163: ...witched on when the vehicle is un locked Via iDrive 1 CAR 2 Settings 3 Interior lighting 4 Ambient light The selected setting is saved for the currently used driver profile Selecting the colour scheme Via iDrive 1 CAR 2 Settings 3 Interior lighting 4 Colour 5 Select the desired setting Adjusting the brightness Via iDrive 1 CAR 2 Settings 3 Interior lighting 4 Brightness 5 Select the desired settin...

Page 164: ...comply with the relevant laws and regulations when using the corresponding functions and systems Airbags 1 Front airbag driver 2 Front airbag front passenger 3 Side airbag 4 Knee airbag Front airbags Front airbags protect the driver and front pas senger in the event of a head on collision where the protection of the seat belts alone would no longer be sufficient Side airbag In a side on crash the ...

Page 165: ...r cover them or modify them in any way Do not use the front airbag cover on the front passenger s side as a tray Covers seat covers cushions or other ob jects not specifically suitable for seats with in tegral side airbags must not be fitted to the front seats Do not hang items of clothing for example coats or jackets over the backrests Do not modify individual components of the system or its wiri...

Page 166: ...e airbags for the front passen ger can be deactivated and reactivated using the integrated key from the remote control Overview The key switch for front passenger airbags is lo cated on the outside of the dashboard Deactivating the front passenger airbags 1 Insert the key and press inwards where nec essary 2 While the key is pressed inwards turn it to the OFF position as far as it will go Once the...

Page 167: ...tection system raises the bonnet if the vehicle s front end collides with a pedestrian Sensors underneath the bumper are used for detection General When the pedestrian protection system is trig gered it creates deformation space underneath the bonnet for the subsequent head impact Safety notes WARNING The system can trigger inadvertently if contact is made with individual components of the hinges ...

Page 168: ... pedestrian cannot be excluded beyond all doubt for exam ple in the following situations Collision with objects such as a skip or a boundary post Collision with animals Stone impact Driving into a snow drift Malfunction A Check Control message is shown The system has been triggered or is faulty Immediately drive at moderate speed to a Serv ice Partner of the manufacturer or another quali fied Serv...

Page 169: ...witched on Button illuminates orange some Intel ligent Safety Systems are switched off or are currently not available Button does not illuminate all Intelli gent Safety Systems are switched off Press the button The menu for the Intelligent Safety Sys tems is shown If all Intelligent Safety Systems were switched off all systems are now switched on Configure INDIVIDUAL depending on the equipment the...

Page 170: ... system does not relieve you of your per sonal responsibility to assess the visibility con ditions and traffic situation correctly There is a danger of accidents Adapt your driving style to the traffic conditions Observe the traffic situa tion and intervene actively if the situation war rants it WARNING Displays and warnings do not relieve you of your personal responsibility System limitations can...

Page 171: ... as a setting is changed in the menu all settings in the menu are activated Press the button repeatedly The setting switches between the following ALL ON all Intelligent Safety Systems are switched on Basic settings are activated for the sub functions INDIVIDUAL the Intelligent Safety Systems are switched on according to the individual settings Some Intelligent Safety Systems cannot be switched of...

Page 172: ...ered even without a previous advance warning Brake intervention The warning prompts the driver to intervene ac tively When the brake is operated during a warn ing the maximum necessary braking force is ap plied Braking assistance requires that the brake pedal is depressed sufficiently quickly and firmly beforehand The system can also assist by braking the vehi cle automatically if there is a risk ...

Page 173: ...epending on the equipment version if the radar sensors are soiled or covered Up to 10 seconds after starting the engine using the start stop button During the camera calibration process imme diately after vehicle delivery When there is sustained glare due to oncom ing light for example the sun is low in the sky Sensitivity of the warnings The greater the sensitivity of the warning set tings for ex...

Page 174: ...n war rants it WARNING Displays and warnings do not relieve you of your personal responsibility System limitations can mean that warnings or system responses are not issued or are issued too late incorrectly or without justification There is a danger of ac cidents Adapt your driving style to the traffic conditions Observe the traffic situation and in tervene actively if the situation warrants it W...

Page 175: ...itched off individually Press and hold the button All Intelligent Safety Systems are switched off Button Status Button illuminates green all Intelligent Safety Systems are switched on Button illuminates orange some Intel ligent Safety Systems are switched off or are currently not available Button does not illuminate all Intelli gent Safety Systems are switched off Warning with braking function Dis...

Page 176: ...estrians less than approximately 80 cm 32 in tall Functional limitations The system may have limited functionality in some situations for example In thick fog wet conditions or snow On sharp bends If vehicle stability control systems are deacti vated for example DSC OFF If the field of view of the camera or the wind screen in front of the rear view mirror is soiled or covered If the camera has ove...

Page 177: ...gs or system responses are not issued or are issued too late incorrectly or without justification There is a danger of ac cidents Adapt your driving style to the traffic conditions Observe the traffic situation and in tervene actively if the situation warrants it Operating requirements The lane marking must be detected by the cam era in order for the Lane Departure Warning to be active Overview Bu...

Page 178: ...f Setting the warning time Via iDrive 1 CAR 2 Settings 3 Driver assistance 4 Safety and warnings 5 Lane departure warning 6 Select the desired setting Early the system issues an early warn ing whenever a hazardous situation is de tected Medium the system meets standar dised safety requirements Reduced depending on the situation some warnings are suppressed for exam ple during overtaking manoeuvres...

Page 179: ...heck Control message tell the driver to pay more attention to the lane Cancellation of the warning The warning is interrupted in the following situa tions Automatically after approximately 3 seconds On returning to the correct lane If the vehicle is braking heavily On indicating If Dynamic Stability Control DSC intervenes System limits Safety note WARNING The system may not respond at all or may r...

Page 180: ...dimmed level Before changing lanes with the turn indicator switched on the system issues a warning in the above situations The light in the exterior mirror flashes and the steering wheel vibrates Safety notes WARNING The system does not relieve you of your per sonal responsibility to assess the visibility con ditions and traffic situation correctly There is a danger of accidents Adapt your driving...

Page 181: ...all Intelligent Safety Systems are switched on Basic settings are activated for the sub functions INDIVIDUAL the Intelligent Safety Systems are switched on according to the individual settings Some Intelligent Safety Systems cannot be switched off individually Press and hold the button All Intelligent Safety Systems are switched off Button Status Button illuminates green all Intelligent Safety Sys...

Page 182: ... dan ger of accidents or damage to property Observe the information on the system limits and intervene actively if necessary Upper speed limit At speeds over approx 250 km h 155 mph the system is temporarily disabled At speeds below approx 250 km h 155 mph the system once again responds according to the setting Functional limitations The system may have limited functionality in the following situa...

Page 183: ...ings or system responses are not issued or are issued too late incorrectly or without justification There is a danger of ac cidents Adapt your driving style to the traffic conditions Observe the traffic situation and in tervene actively if the situation warrants it Overview Radar sensors The radar sensors are located in the rear bumper Keep the bumpers clean and unobstructed in the area of the rad...

Page 184: ...ly To do this for a short time the braking pressure applied when stepping on the brake pedal must be higher than the braking pressure achieved by the automatic braking function This action inter rupts the automatic braking process Cancelling automatic braking In certain situations it may be necessary to can cel automatic braking for example for an evasive manoeuvre Cancel automatic braking By depr...

Page 185: ...tion is issued earlier Off no break recommendation is is sued Display If the driver s attention drops or he she becomes tired a message is shown on the Control Display with the recommendation to take a break The following settings can be selected during the display Do not ask again Places to stop Remind me later The break recommendation is repeated after 20 minutes After a break another break reco...

Page 186: ...s The advantages offered by the Anti lock Brake System ABS can also be utilised to the full The pressure on the brake should be maintained for the duration of the full braking process Adaptive brake assist In conjunction with Active Cruise Control this system ensures that the brake responds even more quickly when braking in critical situations Drive off assistant Principle The system provides supp...

Page 187: ...namic Stability Control DSC when driving with a roof load Overview Button in the vehicle DSC OFF Deactivate activate DSC General Driving stability during acceleration and cornering is restricted if DSC is deactivated To assist driving stability re activate DSC as soon as possible Deactivating DSC Hold the button down until DSC OFF is displayed in the instrument cluster and the DSC OFF indicator la...

Page 188: ...d in the instru ment cluster and the DSC OFF indicator lamp is illuminated Deactivating DTC Press the button again TRACTION and the DSC OFF indicator light are extinguished Display Display in the instrument cluster When DTC is activated TRACTION is displayed in the instrument cluster Indicator and warning lamps The indicator lamp is illuminated DTC has been activated Automatic programme change In ...

Page 189: ...riable sports steering facilitates a direct and agile driving style with little steering effort The variable sports steering works independently of the current speed varying the steering ratio in line which the steering angle Driving Stability Control Systems CONTROLS 189 Online Edition for Part no xxx X 18 ...

Page 190: ...nction System on off see page 190 Store current speed Speed Limit Assist see page 202 adopt the suggested speed manually Rocker switch Changing the speed limit see page 191 Operation Switching on Press the button on the steering wheel The current speed is adopted as the speed limit When switching on at a standstill or driving at low speed 30 km h 20 mph is set as the speed limit The speedometer ma...

Page 191: ... the travelling speed exceeds the set speed limit You can intentionally exceed the speed limit There is no warning in such a case To exceed the set speed limit intentionally fully depress the accelerator pedal The limit automatically becomes active again as soon as the current speed falls below the set speed limit Warning when the speed limit is exceeded Visual warning If the speed limit is exceed...

Page 192: ...rants it WARNING Using the system in the following situations may increase the risk of an accident for exam ple On stretches of road with many corners and bends In heavy traffic If the road is icy if there is fog or snow if conditions are wet or on a loose road sur face There is a danger of accidents or damage to property Only use the system if it is possible to drive at a constant speed WARNING T...

Page 193: ...action Control DTC is activated or Dynamic Stability Control DSC deactiva ted If Dynamic Stability Control DSC intervenes If with the drive experience switch SPORT PLUS is activated Setting the speed Maintaining and saving the speed While the system is interrupted press the rocker switch up or down once If the system is switched on the current speed is maintained and stored as the desired speed Th...

Page 194: ...ved values The saved speed value is deleted and can no longer be called up in the following instances When the system is switched off When drive ready state is switched off Displays in the instrument cluster Display in the speedometer Green indicator system is ac tive the indicator shows the desired speed Grey mark system is interrup ted the mark shows the stored speed No marker system is switched...

Page 195: ... independently and appropriately in all traffic conditions There is a danger of acci dents Adapt your driving style to the traffic conditions Observe the traffic situation and in tervene actively if the situation warrants it WARNING An unsecured vehicle can start moving and roll ing away There is a danger of accidents Be fore leaving the vehicle secure it to prevent it from rolling away Observe th...

Page 196: ... windscreen clean and clear in the area in front of the rear view mirror Area of use The system can be used to optimum effect on well constructed roads The minimum speed that can be set is 30 km h 20 mph The maximum speed that can be set is 160 km h 100 mph Higher speeds can be set by switching to Cruise Control without distance control The system can also be activated when the vehi cle is at a st...

Page 197: ... the driver s door is opened If the system has not detected any objects for an extended period of time for example on roads with little traffic and without defined boundaries If the detection zone of the radar is disrupted for example due to contamination or heavy rainfall After an extended stationary period if the ve hicle was decelerated to a standstill by the system Setting the speed Maintainin...

Page 198: ...ntil the desired distance is set The selected distance see page 199 is dis played in the instrument cluster Resuming Cruise Control If Cruise Control is interrupted it can be resumed by calling up the saved speed Before calling up the saved speed make sure that the difference between the current speed and the saved speed is not excessively large Otherwise there may be inadvertent braking or accele...

Page 199: ...bol Description Distance 3 Corresponds to approximately half of the value of the speed ometer reading expressed in metres Selected when the sys tem is switched on for the first time Distance 4 System interrupted No display of distance control because the accelerator pedal is being pressed Detected vehicle Symbol Description Green symbol Vehicle ahead detected The system maintains the set dis tance...

Page 200: ...ol is shown if the distance from the vehicle in front is too short The distance information is active under the following circumstances Active Cruise Control switched off Display in the Head Up Display selected see page 154 Distance too close Speed above approximately 70 km h 40 mph System limits Detection range The system s detection capability and automatic braking capacity are limited For examp...

Page 201: ...the accelerator pedal is released again the system will resume control of the vehi cle s speed Driving off The vehicle cannot drive off automatically in some situations for example On steep upward gradients Before bumps or rises in the road In such cases depress the accelerator pedal Weather The following restrictions may apply if the weather or lighting conditions are unfavourable Impaired detect...

Page 202: ...ive Cruise Control with Stop Go func tion The speed value is proposed as a new desired speed for adopting The relevant system must be activated for the speed value to be adopted Safety notes WARNING The system does not relieve you of your per sonal responsibility to assess the traffic situa tion correctly Due to system limitations it can not respond independently and appropriately in all traffic c...

Page 203: ...n as the SET symbol lights up press the button Setting the speed adjustment It is possible to set whether the speed limit should be accepted exactly or with a tolerance of 15 km h 10 mph to 15 km h 10 mph Via iDrive 1 CAR 2 Settings 3 Driver assistance 4 Driving 5 Speed Assistant 6 Adjust speed limits 7 Confirm the desired setting System limits Speed Limit Assist based on the Speed Limit Info syst...

Page 204: ...d in tervene actively if the situation warrants it WARNING If the vehicle is travelling at high speed when Park Distance Control PDC is activated there may be a delayed warning because of physical conditions There is a danger of injury or dam age to property Avoid approaching an object at speed Avoid moving off at speed while Park Distance Control PDC is not yet active Overview Button in the vehic...

Page 205: ...loudspeaker The shorter the distance to an object the shorter the intervals become If the distance to a detected object is less than approximately 25 cm 10 in a continuous tone sounds If there are objects in front of and behind the ve hicle at the same time and they are at a distance of less than approximately 25 cm 10 in an alter nating continuous tone sounds Steptronic transmission the intermitt...

Page 206: ...ion After emergency braking to a stop it is possible to continue a slow approach to the obstacle To approach lightly depress the accelerator If the accelerator is depressed more firmly the vehicle pulls away as normal Manual braking is possible at any time The system uses the ultrasonic sensors of PDC and Park Assistant Safety note WARNING The system does not relieve you of your per sonal responsi...

Page 207: ...o its limits including the following Small children and animals Persons wearing certain types of clothing for example a coat External interference with the ultrasound for example by passing vehicles or loud ma chines Sensors which are dirty iced up damaged or incorrectly adjusted Certain weather conditions for example high humidity wet conditions snowfall extreme heat or strong wind Trailer drawba...

Page 208: ...by a Service Partner of the manufacturer or another qualified Service Partner or a specialist work shop Rear view camera Principle The rear view camera provides assistance when reverse parking or manoeuvring It does this by showing an image of the area behind the vehicle on the Control Display Safety note WARNING The system does not relieve you of your per sonal responsibility to assess the traffi...

Page 209: ... is completely closed Keep the detection area of the camera clear Projecting loads or carrier systems that are not connected to a trailer socket can restrict the detection area of the camera Assistance functions General A number of assistance functions can be active simultaneously The assistance functions can be activated man ually 1 If necessary tilt the Controller to the right 2 With the corresp...

Page 210: ...own in the image from the rear view camera The colour incrementation corresponds to the markings of Park Distance Control PDC Setting brightness and contrast via iDrive With rear view camera switched on 1 If necessary tilt the Controller to the right 2 Camera picture 3 Brightness Contrast 4 Set the desired value System limits Deactivated camera If the camera is deactivated for example when the boo...

Page 211: ...nsors measure parking spaces on both sides of the vehicle Steptronic transmission The Park Assistant calculates the ideal parking line and takes over the following functions during a parking operation Steering Accelerating and braking Changing gear The parking operation takes place automatically Safety notes WARNING The system does not relieve you of your per sonal responsibility to assess the tra...

Page 212: ...1 7 ft long Parking parallel to the road Minimum length of gap between two objects own vehicle length plus approximately 0 8 m 2 6 ft Minimum depth approximately 1 5 m 5 ft Depending on the equipment version perpen dicular parking Minimum length of gap own vehicle width plus approximately 0 7 m 2 3 ft Minimum depth own vehicle length Drivers must estimate the depth of perpen dicular parking spaces...

Page 213: ... spaces are clearly detected the system auto matically sets the appropriate parking method A selection menu is displayed for parking spaces that are large enough for both parallel and perpendicular parking In this case select the desired parking method manually Parking operation active Steering has been taken over The parking space search is active whenever the vehicle is driving forwards at low s...

Page 214: ... to other functions on the Control Display Steptronic transmission If the boot lid is open When doors are open If the parking brake is applied When accelerating If the brake pedal remains pressed for a rela tively long period when the vehicle is station ary When the driver s seat belt is unfastened A Check Control message is shown Resuming You can continue a cancelled parking operation if applicab...

Page 215: ...off automati cally Depending on the equipment version reversing assistant Principle The system supports the driver when reversing for example when driving out of tight parking spaces or narrow roads The vehicle saves the driving movements for the last stretch of road before the vehicle is parked The vehicle can reverse along this saved stretch with automated steering General The system takes over ...

Page 216: ...y re spond too late incorrectly or without justifica tion due to limits of the system There is a dan ger of accidents or damage to property Observe the information on the system limits and intervene actively if necessary No parking assistance The Park Assistant does not provide assistance in the following situations On sharp bends In angled parking spaces Functional limitations The system may have...

Page 217: ...ontrol message is shown The Park Assistant has failed Have the system checked by a Service Partner of the manufac turer or another qualified Service Partner or a specialist workshop Crossing traffic warning Principle At blind exits or when reversing out of perpendic ular parking spaces the system detects other road users approaching from the side earlier than is possible from the driver s seat Gen...

Page 218: ...ar is engaged The system is switched on at the rear when re verse gear is engaged Switching off automatically The system switches off automatically in the following situations If walking speed is exceeded When a certain distance is exceeded During active parking with the Park Assistant Warning General The Control Display shows the corresponding display an acoustic signal may sound and the light in...

Page 219: ...f the approaching vehicle is travelling very fast In thick fog wet conditions or snow On sharp bends If the bumper is dirty iced up or covered for example by stickers When a projecting load is being transported If crossing objects are moving very slowly If there are other objects in the field of view of the sensors that conceal the crossing traffic Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS 219 Online Edi...

Page 220: ...reduces unwan ted vehicle movements when a dynamic driving style is used or when driving on uneven roads Depending on the road conditions and the driv ing style this enhances driving dynamics and driving comfort General The system offers various damper configura tions The damper configurations are assigned to the different drive modes of the drive experience switch see page 137 Drive mode Damper c...

Page 221: ...vehicle is improved by the following components Emissions tested interior Microfilter Air conditioning system for regulating tem perature air flow and recirculated air mode Depending on the equipment Microfilter activated carbon filter Automatic air recirculation control AUC Independent ventilation Automatic air conditioning Overview Buttons in the vehicle Climate functions Button Function Tempera...

Page 222: ...ature Avoid switching between different temperature settings in rapid succession The automatic air conditioning may not have sufficient time to es tablish the temperature selected Cooling function Principle Interior air is cooled and dried then reheated to suit the temperature setting The interior can only be cooled when drive ready state is switched on Switching on off Press the button Via iDrive...

Page 223: ...he selected temperature and ex ternal influences the air is directed towards the windscreen the side windows the upper body and into the footwell The cooling function see page 226 is switched on automatically in the AUTO programme The AUTO programme is automatically switched off when the air distribution is set manually Recirculated air mode Principle If the air outside the vehicle has an unpleasa...

Page 224: ... body area Selected air distribution is shown on the climate display If there is condensation remove it see page 229 Defrosting the windscreen and removing condensation Principle Ice and condensation are quickly removed from the windscreen and the front side windows Switching on off Press the button The LED is illuminated when the sys tem is switched on The air flow can be adjusted manually when t...

Page 225: ... page 225 For the following settings for ex ample upper body temperature adjustment independent venti lation cooling function Calling up the air conditioning menu Press the button The air conditioning menu is displayed Air conditioning functions such as the following are available via the Climate menu Heating ventilation Air quality Seats surfaces Independent ventilation Auxiliary heating Cooling ...

Page 226: ...xample towards the blue for colder and towards the red for warmer The ventilation air flow in the upper body area provides noticeable heating or cooling depend ing on the set temperature The set interior temperature for driver and front seat passenger is not changed by this Adjusting Via iDrive 1 CAR 2 Settings 3 Climate comfort 4 Heating ventilation 5 Driver 6 Temperature adjustment 7 Set the des...

Page 227: ...hing on off Press the button The LED is illuminated when the AUTO programme is switched on Via iDrive 1 CAR 2 Settings 3 Climate comfort 4 Heating ventilation 5 Driver 6 Automatic Depending on the selected temperature inten sity AUTO programme and external influences the air is directed towards the windscreen the side windows upper body and into the footwell The cooling function see page 226 is sw...

Page 228: ...culated Operation Press the button repeatedly to call up an operating mode The LED is illuminated when the recirculated air mode is switched on The outside air supply is permanently shut off Via iDrive 1 CAR 2 Settings 3 Climate comfort 4 Air quality 5 Select the desired setting Fresh air Air recirculation Automatic air recirculation The recirculated air mode automatically switches off after a giv...

Page 229: ...reen and removing condensation Principle Ice and condensation are quickly removed from the windscreen and the front side windows Switching on off Press the button The LED is illuminated when the sys tem is switched on The air flow can be adjusted manually when the system is switched on If there is condensation on the window press the button on the driver s side or switch on the cooling function to...

Page 230: ...nt temperature the interior is ventila ted or heated using any available residual heat from the engine General The system can be switched on and off directly or for a preselected departure time The system can also be used via the BMW Con nected app The switch on time is calculated based on the outside temperature The system will switch on in good time before the preselected departure time Operatin...

Page 231: ...hed on Departure time Principle To ensure a pleasant interior temperature in the vehicle at the start of the journey it is possible to set different departure times One off departure time the time can be set System is switched on once Departure time with day of the week time and day of the week can be set The system is switched on in good time be fore the set departure time on the required days of...

Page 232: ...in enclosed or poorly ventilated spaces for example closed garages WARNING When the standing air conditioning is operating high temperatures can be generated under the body for example because of the exhaust sys tem If flammable materials come into contact with hot parts of the exhaust system these ma terials can catch fire There is a risk of fire Make sure that no flammable materials for ex ample...

Page 233: ...ote control The system can be switched on and off using the remote control Press the remote control button three times within 1 second After the remote control is pressed it will take around 3 seconds for the engine to switch on To switch the system off press the button again three times Display Symbol Description Symbol on the BMW display key for the automatic air conditioning The symbol flashes ...

Page 234: ...elevant departure time must be activated first Via iDrive 1 CAR 2 Settings 3 Climate comfort 4 Aux climate control ventilation 5 Activate the required departure time Symbol on the automatic air condition ing system signals when a departure time is ac tive Operating air conditioning functions using spoken commands General Instructions for the voice control system see page 56 When using spoken comma...

Page 235: ... the vehicle delete the saved functions beforehand for your own security If possible do not attach the aerial of the radio controlled system for example the garage door drive near to metallic objects this is to ensure optimum functioning Safety note WARNING Parts of the body can be trapped when operat ing radio controlled systems with the integrated universal remote control for example garage door...

Page 236: ...m Spe cial instruction for alternating code radio systems The LED does not flash green after 60 seconds programming could not be completed Repeat steps 3 to 6 To programme other functions on other buttons repeat steps 3 to 5 Special instruction for alternating code radio systems If the radio controlled system cannot be oper ated after repeated programming check whether the system to be operated is...

Page 237: ...s not complete the previous programming will be retained Operation WARNING Parts of the body can be trapped when operat ing radio controlled systems with the integrated universal remote control for example garage door There is a danger of injury or damage to property When programming and operating make sure that the area of move ment of the particular system is kept clear Also follow the safety no...

Page 238: ...ter Safety notes WARNING Contact with the hot heating element or the hot fitting of the lighter can cause burns Flamma ble materials can catch fire if the lighter is drop ped or is held against other objects There is a danger of fire and injury Take hold of the lighter by its handle Ensure that children do not use the lighter as there is a risk of burns NOTE If metallic objects fall into the socke...

Page 239: ...ated in the deploy ment range of the airbags may impede airbag deployment or be flung around the vehicle inte rior when the airbag is deployed There is a danger of injury Make sure that devices and cables are not in the deployment range of the airbags NOTE Battery chargers for the vehicle battery may operate with high voltages and high currents which can overload or damage the 12 volt on board net...

Page 240: ...bile devices Charging current max 3 A For data transfer In the centre console NOTE Objects in the storage compartment for exam ple large USB connectors can block or damage the cover on opening and closing There is a danger of damage to property When opening and closing make sure that the area of move ment of the cover is kept clear Push the cover forward The USB interface is located between the as...

Page 241: ... For data transfer Interior equipment CONTROLS 241 Online Edition for Part no xxx X 18 ...

Page 242: ...armrest see page 244 Storage compartment behind the seats see page 244 Safety notes WARNING Loose objects or devices connected by a cable to the vehicle for example mobile telephones may be flung around the interior during the journey for example in an accident or during braking and evasive manoeuvres There is a danger of injury Ensure that loose objects or devices connected by cable to the vehicl...

Page 243: ... the glove box has been locked the remote control without the integrated key can be handed over for example if the car is being parked by a valet service Pockets in the doors General There are storage compartments in the doors Safety note WARNING Fragile objects for example glass bottles or glasses can break in the event of an accident Shards may scatter throughout the interior There is a danger o...

Page 244: ...cause scalding There is a danger of injury or damage to prop erty Do not force objects into the cupholder Use lightweight sealable containers that are shatterproof Do not transport hot drinks Opening Press the button The lighting in the centre armrest comes on Closing Push cover downwards until it engages Storage compartment behind the seats Safety note WARNING Incorrectly stowed objects may slip ...

Page 245: ...op edge of the net to the right height Take hold of the net as close to the edge as pos sible next to the bracket There will be initial re sistance to overcome Storage compartments CONTROLS 245 Online Edition for Part no xxx X 18 ...

Page 246: ...nger of accidents Do not exceed the per mitted total weight and permitted axle loads WARNING Loose objects or devices connected by a cable to the vehicle for example mobile telephones may be flung around the interior during the journey for example in an accident or during braking and evasive manoeuvres There is a danger of injury Ensure that loose objects or devices connected by cable to the vehic...

Page 247: ...f injury and damage to property Only hang light objects for example shopping bags on the bag holders Only trans port heavy luggage in the boot if suitably se cured Tensioning strap There is a tensioning strap on the right hand trim panel for securing small objects Net Smaller objects can be stowed in the net on the left hand side Move the net down to transport larger objects Take hold of the net a...

Page 248: ...nsport lengthy objects for example skis Opening the through loading system 1 Slide the net down Take hold of the net as close to the edge as possible next to the bracket There will be initial resistance to overcome 2 Pull the handle and fold the cover down 3 In the boot open the cover fully The cover is fixed by a magnet CONTROLS Boot 248 Online Edition for Part no xxx X 18 ...

Page 249: ...Boot CONTROLS 249 Online Edition for Part no xxx X 18 ...

Page 250: ...250 Online Edition for Part no xxx X 18 ...

Page 251: ...DRIVING HINTS Driving precautions 252 Saving fuel 256 251 Online Edition for Part no xxx X 18 ...

Page 252: ...f accidents After new parts have been installed or if the vehicle is new drive moderately and intervene at an early stage if necessary Please comply with running in procedures for the corresponding parts and components Engine gearbox and differential Up to 2000 km 1200 miles Do not exceed the maximum engine revs and speed With petrol engines 4500 rpm and 160 km h approximately 100 mph Generally av...

Page 253: ...touch the hot exhaust system Exhaust gas particle filter Principle The exhaust gas particle filter collects soot parti cles The soot particles are burned at high tem peratures to clean the exhaust gas particle filter as necessary General The cleaning process takes a few minutes dur ing which the following may occur Engine temporarily runs a bit roughly A slightly higher engine speed is required to...

Page 254: ...llowing when driving through water Only drive through still water Only drive through water up to a max depth of 25 cm 9 8 in Drive through water at a walking speed of no more than 5 km h 3 mph Safety note NOTE Driving through excessively deep water too fast can result in water entering the engine com partment electrical system or transmission There is a danger of damage to property When driving th...

Page 255: ...void excessive loads on the brake WARNING When idling or with the engine switched off safety relevant functions are restricted or no longer available for example the braking effect of the engine or power assistance for the brak ing force and steering There is a danger of ac cidents Do not drive at idle speed or with the engine switched off Corrosion of the brake discs Corrosion of the brake discs ...

Page 256: ...crease fuel con sumption Close windows Open windows increase drag and consequently fuel consumption Tyres General Tyres can have differing effects on consumption For example consumption can be affected by tyre size Checking tyre inflation pressure regularly Check and if necessary correct the tyre inflation pressures at least twice a month and before set ting off on a longer journey Insufficient ty...

Page 257: ...unctions off if they are not re quired The ECO PRO drive mode supports energy sav ing use of comfort functions These functions are automatically deactivated wholly or partially Have maintenance work carried out Have the vehicle serviced regularly to achieve optimal economy and lifetime BMW recom mends having maintenance work carried out by a BMW Service Partner Please also see the BMW Maintenance ...

Page 258: ...t An ECO PRO tip is shown when the speed of the set ECO PRO limit is exceeded Set the ECO PRO Limit speed Notification at Select the required speed Coasting The coasting function enables the engine to be operated at idle when decelerating in order to optimise consumption ECO PRO seat air conditioning The output from the seat heating is reduced when ECO PRO is activated ECO PRO air conditioning The...

Page 259: ...settings see page 152 Consumption display A pointer in the consumption display provides in formation about the current driving style The current consumption in relation to the average consumption is displayed Pointer in the area arrow 1 display of the en ergy recuperation achieved when coasting or when braking Pointer in area arrow 2 display when acceler ating If the acceleration is inefficient th...

Page 260: ...ngine brake by interrupt ing the coasting function see page 261 Operating requirements ECO PRO driving mode is activated Navigation data is up to date Adjust speed limits is switched on see page 202 Display Display in the instrument cluster An alert regarding a section of the route ahead is given as a recommendation to use the coasting function An additional symbol shows the detected section of th...

Page 261: ...oasting Operating requirements The function is available in the speed range from approx 25 km h 16 mph to 160 km h 100 mph The function is active if the following conditions are met System detects a calm and smooth driving style Accelerator pedal not pressed Brake pedal not pressed or only pressed lightly Selector lever in selector lever position D Engine and gearbox are at operating temper ature ...

Page 262: ...ay Using this display the individual driving style can be adjusted to save fuel General The current trip is evaluated To support an efficient driving style ECO PRO tips are shown during the journey Adapting the driving style can increase the range of the vehicle This gain in range is shown as a bonus range on the instrument cluster and Control Display Operating requirements The function is availab...

Page 263: ...Saving fuel DRIVING HINTS 263 Online Edition for Part no xxx X 18 ...

Page 264: ...264 Online Edition for Part no xxx X 18 ...

Page 265: ...MOBILITY Refuelling 266 Wheels and tyres 268 Engine compartment 291 Service products 294 Maintenance 301 Replacing parts 304 Breakdown Assist 308 General care 317 265 Online Edition for Part no xxx X 18 ...

Page 266: ...lts in the following The fuel supply being cut off prematurely Fuel vapour and fumes being recovered less effectively The fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle cuts out for the first time Please comply with the safety regulations dis played at filling stations Safety notes NOTE If the range drops below 50 km 30 miles the engine may no longer be supplied with suffi cient fuel Engine function is ...

Page 267: ...etaining strap does not get trapped and crushed when clos ing the cap 1 Fit the tank cap and turn clockwise until it is clearly heard to click into place 2 Close the fuel filler flap Unlocking the fuel filler flap manually In certain situations it may be necessary to un lock the fuel filler flap manually for example if there is an electrical fault Have the fuel filler flap unlocked by a Service Pa...

Page 268: ...d adjust as necessary for example twice a month or before any long jour ney Tyre inflation pressure information On the door pillar The tyre inflation pressures are shown on the door pillar of the driver s door The tyre inflation pressure data applies to the tyre sizes and recommended tyre makes which have been classified by the vehicle manufacturer as suitable for the respective vehicle type If th...

Page 269: ... up to 0 1 bar too low Checking using tyre inflation pressure inscriptions on the door pillar The tyre inflation pressure inscriptions on the tyre inflation pressure sign on the door pillar only relate to cold tyres or tyres at the same tempera ture as the ambient temperature Only check the tyre inflation pressures when the tyres are cold i e A driving distance of max 2 km 1 25 miles has not been ...

Page 270: ...ehicle s suitability for winter use is restricted Minimum tread depth Wear displays are distributed across the tyre cir cumference and have the legally prescribed min imum height of 1 6 mm approximately 0 06 in The positions of the wear displays are identified on the tyre s side wall by TWI Tread Wear Indi cator Tyre damage General Inspect tyres regularly for damage the presence of foreign bodies ...

Page 271: ...nufacture The date of manufacture of the tyre is indicated on the tyre sidewall Designation Date of manufacture DOT 3818 38th week of 2018 Replacement of wheels and tyres Fitting and balancing Have the wheel fitted and balanced by a Service Partner of the manufacturer or another qualified Service Partner or a specialist workshop Wheel tyre combination General Information on the correct wheel tyre ...

Page 272: ...duced with increasing age There is a danger of accidents Do not use retreaded tyres The manufacturer of your vehicle advises against the use of retreaded tyres Winter tyres General Winter tyres are recommended if driving in winter conditions Although so called all season tyres with an M S label have better winter characteristics than sum mer tyres they do not normally match the per formance of win...

Page 273: ... to a degree even if tyre inflation pressure has been lost Observe the notes on continuing to drive with a flat tyre Safety notes WARNING A run flat tyre which has low tyre inflation pres sure or no tyre inflation pressure at all will change the vehicle s handling characteristics for example there may be reduced directional stability when braking longer braking distances and different self steerin...

Page 274: ... if you are unable to put the tyre back in operation If possible foreign matter that has penetrated the tyre should remain inside the tyre Only remove foreign objects if they are visibly pro truding from the tyre Remove the speed limit sticker from the seal ant container and attach to the steering wheel Using sealants can damage the TPM wheel electronics In this case have the electronics replaced ...

Page 275: ... compound Safety notes DANGER A blocked exhaust pipe or inadequate ventila tion can allow harmful exhaust fumes to enter the vehicle The exhaust fumes contain pollu tants which are colourless and odourless In en closed spaces the exhaust fumes can also build up outside the vehicle There is a danger of fatal injury Keep the exhaust pipe clear and ensure sufficient ventilation NOTE The compressor ca...

Page 276: ...ecking 1 Switch off compressor 2 Read off the tyre inflation pressure as shown on the tyre pressure indicator To be able to continue the journey a tyre infla tion pressure of at least 2 bar must be reached Removing and storing the sealant container 1 Unscrew the filler hose of the sealant con tainer from the tyre valve 2 Press the red unlocking device 3 Remove the sealant container from the com pr...

Page 277: ...ehicle 4 Immediately drive for approximately 10 km 5 mi to evenly distribute the sealing compound in the tyre Do not exceed a speed of 80 km h 50 mph If possible do not drive slower than 20 km h 12 mph Adjusting 1 Stop in a suitable area 2 Screw the connecting hose of the compres sor directly onto the tyre valve 3 Insert the plug into the socket in the vehicle interior 4 Correct tyre inflation pre...

Page 278: ... tyres of the following sizes 255 45 R17 225 50 R17 255 40 R18 Observe the snow chain manufacturer s instruc tions Do not reset the Tyre Pressure Monitor TPM with snow chains fitted as it may give incorrect readings When driving with snow chains fitted activate Dynamic Traction Control DTC briefly as re quired in order to optimise traction Maximum speed with snow chains When snow chains are fitted...

Page 279: ...ut with the correct tyre inflation pressure A reset must be carried out after the tyre inflation pressure has been adjusted to a new value Wheels with TPM wheel electronics Tyre settings General If the system does not detect the tyres automati cally the specifications for the fitted tyres can be entered in the tyre settings The tyre sizes of the fitted tyres can be found in the tyre inflation pres...

Page 280: ...ssure may vary and differ from the value stated in the tyre inflation pressure information on the door pillar of the driver s door The tyre inflation pressure can thus be corrected to the value of the displayed speci fied pressures The specified pressure is adjusted immediately if the load status is changed in the tyre settings Tyre statuses General The status of the system and tyres is indicated ...

Page 281: ...n pressure impairs driving characteris tics for example steering and braking Tyres with run flat properties allow a limited level of stability to be maintained There is a danger of accidents Do not continue driving if the vehicle is fitted with normal tyres Comply with the notes on run flat tyres and continuing to drive with these tyres If a tyre inflation pressure test is required Message A symbo...

Page 282: ...mple steering and braking Tyres with run flat properties allow a limited level of stability to be maintained There is a danger of accidents Do not continue driving if the vehicle is fitted with normal tyres Comply with the notes on run flat tyres and continuing to drive with these tyres If a tyre inflation pressure test is required Message A symbol with a Check Control message is shown on the Cont...

Page 283: ...identifying run flat tyres see page 273 is a circle with the letters RSC on the tyre side wall What to do in the event of a flat tyre Standard tyres 1 Identify the damaged tyre Check the tyre inflation pressure in all four tyres for example using the tyre pressure in dicator of a flat tyre kit In the case of tyres with special approval if all four tyres are inflated to the correct tyre infla tion ...

Page 284: ... self steering characteristics Adapt your driving style Avoid abrupt steering or driving over obstacles for example kerbs or pot holes Final tyre failure Vibration or loud noises during the journey may be an indication that the tyre has finally failed Reduce your speed and stop the vehicle Parts of the tyre could detach which might lead to an ac cident Do not continue driving but contact a Service...

Page 285: ...ping There is a danger of injury or even death If the vehicle is raised with the jack do not lie underneath the vehicle and do not start the engine DANGER Supports such as wooden blocks under the ve hicle jack can prevent it from achieving its load capacity due to the restricted height The load capacity of the wooden blocks may be excee ded causing the vehicle to tip over There is a danger of inju...

Page 286: ...el changing and should never be used in conjunc tion with a vehicle support stand Raising the vehicle for the purpose of inspection should only be performed in a controlled workshop en vironment on a hoist by trained personnel The following warning instructions from stand ard AS NZS 2693 2007 are repeated here the jack should be used on level firm ground wher ever possible It is recommended that t...

Page 287: ...ng on the wheel stud remove the adapter again and stow it Preparing the vehicle Park the vehicle on firm and non slip ground at a safe distance from traffic Switch on the hazard warning lights Apply the parking brake Engage a gear or select selector lever posi tion P As soon as the traffic permits have all vehicle occupants get out of the vehicle and guide them out of the danger area for example b...

Page 288: ...r with one hand 5 Make sure that the base of the vehicle jack is extended perpendicular to and at right angles underneath the jacking point 6 Make sure that the base of the jack is exten ded perpendicular to and at right angles be low the jacking point 7 Raise by cranking until the jack is supported on the ground with its entire surface and the wheel in question is at most 3 cm 1 2 inches off the ...

Page 289: ...Not for Australia New Zealand Emergency wheel Principle In case of a flat tyre the emergency wheel can be used as a replacement for the defective tyre The emergency wheel is intended for short term use until the defective wheel has been replaced General Only fit one emergency wheel at most Additionally regularly check the tyre inflation pressure of the emergency wheel in the boot and correct the p...

Page 290: ...nd the tools for changing wheels Inserting the emergency wheel 1 Stow the emergency wheel and the tools for changing wheels in the bag 2 Place the bag in the boot 3 Hook the lashing straps onto the lashing eyes 4 Tie the lashing straps Make sure that it is seated correctly and firmly MOBILITY Wheels and tyres 290 Online Edition for Part no xxx X 18 ...

Page 291: ...he country specifi cation This also applies to safety relevant func tions and systems Please comply with the relevant laws and regulations when using the corresponding functions and systems Overview 1 Filler neck for washing fluid 2 Starting assistance negative battery terminal 3 Starting assistance positive battery terminal 4 Oil filler neck 5 Additional coolant tank cooling 6 Engine coolant tank...

Page 292: ...he bonnet is not correctly locked it can come open during the journey and impair visi bility There is a danger of accidents Stop im mediately and close the bonnet correctly WARNING Parts of the body can become trapped when opening and closing the bonnet There is a danger of injury When opening and closing make sure that the area of movement of the bonnet is kept clear NOTE When wipers are folded a...

Page 293: ... any protruding parts of the bonnet Closing Allow the bonnet to drop from a height of ap proximately 50 cm 20 in The bonnet must engage on both sides Engine compartment MOBILITY 293 Online Edition for Part no xxx X 18 ...

Page 294: ...gine has knock control This means that different petrol grades can be used Safety notes NOTE Even small quantities of the wrong fuel or wrong fuel additives can damage the fuel sys tem and engine In addition the catalytic con verter will be permanently damaged There is a danger of damage to property Do not use the following fuel or additives with petrol engines Leaded petrol Metallic additives for...

Page 295: ...operty Do not top up with too much engine oil If there is too much engine oil have the engine oil level corrected by a Service Partner of the manufacturer or another qualified Service Partner or a specialist workshop Electronic oil measurement General Electronic oil measurement has two measure ment principles Monitoring Detailed measurement When frequently making short trips or using a dynamic dri...

Page 296: ...ayed in the instrument cluster The top up amount is specified in the message on the Con trol Display Only replenish with suitable types of engine oil see page 297 Safely stop the vehicle and switch off drive ready state before topping up with engine oil Do not top up with too much engine oil Safety notes WARNING Service products for example oils greases coolants and fuels can contain substances th...

Page 297: ...ine malfunctions and damage There is a danger of damage to property When selecting the en gine oil make sure that the engine oil corre sponds to the oil specification Suitable engine oil grades Replenish with engine oils with the following oil specifications Petrol engine BMW Longlife 04 BMW Longlife 12 FE BMW Longlife 17 FE Alternative engine oil grades If suitable engine oils are not available u...

Page 298: ...r qualified Service Partner or a specialist workshop Safety notes WARNING If the cooling system is opened when the en gine is hot coolant can escape and cause scalding There is a danger of injury Only open the cooling system when the engine has cooled down WARNING Additives are harmful to health and incorrect additives can damage the engine There is a danger of injury and damage to property Do not...

Page 299: ...e There is a risk of fire and fa tal injury Please comply with the instructions on the containers Keep antifreezes away from sources of combustion Do not pour service products into other bottles Keep service prod ucts out of the reach of children WARNING Washer fluid can ignite on contact with hot parts of the engine and catch fire There is a danger of injury or damage to property Only top up wash...

Page 300: ...s located in the engine compartment Malfunction Using undiluted screenwash concentrate or anti freeze made of alcohol may result in false indica tions at low temperatures below 15 5 MOBILITY Service products 300 Online Edition for Part no xxx X 18 ...

Page 301: ...nce requirement The system thus enables the scope of the main tenance work to be adapted to the individual us age profile General Information on service requirements see page 147 can be shown on the Control Display Service data in the remote control Information about the maintenance requirement is continuously stored in the remote control The Service Partner can read out this data and sug gest a m...

Page 302: ...han normal mainte nance is required to keep the emission levels of your vehicle within the design limits Socket for on board diagnosis OBD General Devices connected to the OBD socket trigger the alarm system when the vehicle is locked Re move any devices connected to the OBD socket before locking the vehicle Safety note NOTE Incorrect use of the OBD on board diagnosis socket can result in malfunct...

Page 303: ...at the end of its life cycle The regulations concerning the returning of end of life vehicles may vary from country to country Additional information is available from a Service Partner of the manufacturer or another qualified Service Partner or a specialist work shop Maintenance MOBILITY 303 Online Edition for Part no xxx X 18 ...

Page 304: ... arrow 2 Wiper blades Safety notes NOTE The windscreen may sustain damage if a wiper falls onto it without the wiper blade fitted There is a danger of damage to property Hold the wiper firmly when changing the wiper blade Do not fold in or switch on the wiper without a wiper blade installed NOTE When wipers are folded away from the wind screen they can be trapped when the bonnet is opened There is...

Page 305: ... covers from LEDs Headlight glass During cool or humid weather the headlight glass can mist over on the inside When driving with the lights switched on the condensation disappears after a short time There is no need to replace the headlight glass If moisture increasingly forms for example if there are water droplets in the lamp despite the headlights being switched on have the head lights checked ...

Page 306: ...rtner or a specialist workshop Power failure Following an electrical power failure some equipment will have to be reinitialised or individ ual settings will need to be updated for example Memory function save positions again Time update Date update Disposing of the old battery Dispose of old batteries at a Service Partner of the manufacturer or another qualified Service Partner or a specialist wor...

Page 307: ...ufacturer of the vehicle recommends having fuses changed by a Service Partner of the manufacturer or another qualified Service Partner or a specialist workshop Replacing parts MOBILITY 307 Online Edition for Part no xxx X 18 ...

Page 308: ...with the relevant laws and regulations when using the corresponding functions and systems Hazard warning lights The button is located in the centre console Warning triangle The warning triangle is located inside the boot lid To remove release the mounts First aid kit General Some items in the kit have a limited shelf life Check the use by dates of the contents regularly and replace any items that ...

Page 309: ...ia mobile telephony This data is transferred au tomatically Starting Teleservice Assistance Teleservice Assistance is a country specific fea ture that allows BMW breakdown assistance to carry out a more in depth diagnosis of the vehi cle via mobile communications Teleservice Assistance can be started after a prompt by BMW breakdown assistance 1 Park the vehicle safely 2 Apply the parking brake 3 C...

Page 310: ...rgency only The emergency call establishes a connection to a public emergency call number This depends on factors such as the specific mobile telephone network and the national regu lations The emergency call is placed using the SIM card integrated in the vehicle and cannot be switched off For technical reasons it might not be possible to make an emergency call in highly adverse condi tions Overvi...

Page 311: ...or another qualified Service Partner or a specialist workshop Intelligent emergency call Principle The system can be used to trigger an emer gency call automatically or manually in emer gency situations General Press the SOS button in an emergency only The intelligent emergency call system estab lishes a connection with the BMW emergency call centre Even if no emergency call through BMW is pos sib...

Page 312: ...afety note WARNING Using the fire extinguisher improperly can cause injury There is a danger of injury Ob serve the information below when using the fire extinguisher Do not inhale the extinguishing agent If the extinguishing agent is inhaled move the casualty out into the fresh air If the casualty experiences breathing difficulties contact a doctor immediately Do not allow the extinguishing agent...

Page 313: ...Make sure there is no contact be tween the bodywork Preparations 1 Check whether the battery in the other vehi cle shows 12 volts Information about the voltage is provided on the battery 2 Switch off the engine of the other vehicle 3 Switch off any power consumers in both ve hicles Jump starting connections The jump starting connection in the engine compartment serves as the positive battery ter m...

Page 314: ... have it recharged if nec essary Tow starting and towing Safety note WARNING Due to system limitations individual functions may not work properly when tow starting towing with activated Intelligent Safety Sys tems There is a danger of accidents Switch off all Intelligent Safety Systems before tow start ing towing Steptronic transmission transporting the vehicle General Do not have the vehicle towe...

Page 315: ...n the same side If it is impossible to avoid attaching the tow bar at an angle note the following Tow bar clearance may be limited when cor nering The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it is attached at an angle Towing rope Ensure that the towing rope is taut when the towing vehicle drives off Use nylon ropes or straps which will enable the vehicle to be towed without jerking Towing eye Gene...

Page 316: ...the opening Tow starting Do not attempt to tow start the vehicle If necessary start the engine using starting as sistance see page 313 Have the cause of the starting difficulties recti fied by a Service Partner of the manufacturer or another qualified Service Partner or a specialist workshop MOBILITY Breakdown Assist 316 Online Edition for Part no xxx X 18 ...

Page 317: ...for an extended period of time Comply with the instructions for the high pressure cleaner Distances and temperature Maximum temperature 60 140 Minimum distance to sensors cameras seals 30 cm approximately 12 in Automatic car washes Safety notes NOTE If high pressure washers are used water may penetrate the area around the windows There is a danger of damage to property Avoid high pressure washers ...

Page 318: ...ing dries the brake discs and brake pads and protects them against corrosion Completely remove residues on the windscreens to avoid affecting visibility due to smearing and to reduce wiping noise and wiper blade wear Vehicle care Care products General BMW recommends using care and cleaning products from BMW Suitable care products are available from a Service Partner of the manufac turer or another...

Page 319: ...ubber and textiles fibres are not affected Remove bird droppings immediately other wise the corrosive effect attacks the convertible top and damages the rubber seals Remove dried on tree resin or bird droppings from the roof with a special tree resin re mover and a soft brush Safety note NOTE Stain removers paint thinners solvents petrol and similar substances may damage the convertible top or the...

Page 320: ...team cleaners above 60 140 Observe the manufacturer s in structions Corrosive acidic or alkaline cleaners may destroy the protective layer of adjacent parts for example brake discs After cleaning briefly apply the brakes to dry them The heat generated by braking dries the brake discs and brake pads and protects them against corrosion Chrome surfaces Chrome like surfaces should be cleaned care full...

Page 321: ...mats are securely reattached af ter having been removed for example for cleaning Floor mats can be removed from the vehicle to enable the interior to be cleaned more thor oughly In the event of heavy soiling clean floor carpets using a microfibre cloth and water or textile cleaner Rub back and forth in the direction of travel to prevent matting Sensors camera lenses Clean sensors or camera lenses ...

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Page 323: ...REFERENCE Technical data 324 Appendix 327 Everything from A to Z 328 323 Online Edition for Part no xxx X 18 ...

Page 324: ...thods Detailed values can be found in the permit documents on information plates on the vehicle or can be requested from a Service Partner of the manufacturer or another qualified Service Partner or a specialist workshop The information in the vehicle documents always takes precedence over the information in this Owner s Handbook Dimensions Dimensions can vary depending on the model version equipm...

Page 325: ... kg lb 1490 3285 Permitted gross weight kg lb 1740 3836 Load kg lb 325 717 Front axle load limit kg lb 830 1830 Rear axle load limit kg lb 935 2061 Z4 M40i powered by BMW M Kerb weight ready for road with 75 kg 165 lb load tank 90 full no optional extras kg lb 1610 3549 Permitted gross weight kg lb 1860 4101 Load kg lb 325 717 Front axle load limit kg lb 865 1907 Rear axle load limit kg lb 995 219...

Page 326: ...See the further information on fuel quality see page 294 REFERENCE Technical data 326 Online Edition for Part no xxx X 18 ...

Page 327: ... these chapters of the printed Owner s Handbook following the copy deadline General settings Apple CarPlay preparation Convertible top Closing the convertible top manually see page 100 Carrying children safely see page 114 Displays Journey data Automatic car washes Safety notes see page 317 Appendix REFERENCE 327 Online Edition for Part no xxx X 18 ...

Page 328: ...r outlets see Ventilation 230 Air pressure tyres 268 Alarm false 96 Alarm system 95 All season tyres see Winter tyres 272 Alternating code hand held transmitter 236 Ambient lighting 163 Angle backrest 106 Antifreeze protection see Washer fluid 299 Antifreeze see Washer fluid 299 Anti lock braking system ABS 186 Anti theft alarm system see Alarm system 95 Anti theft system locking 77 Anti theft sys...

Page 329: ...n Assist 308 Breakdown assistance 309 Breakdown help 308 Break recommendations see Attentiveness as sistant 184 Brightness Control Display 65 Bulbs and lights 305 Button AUTO H see Parking brake 126 Buttons on the steering wheel 40 Button SOS see Intelligent emergency call 311 Button start stop 123 C Calendar see Owner s Handbook for Navigation Entertainment Communication 8 Camera based assistance...

Page 330: ... 67 Connecting a telephone 67 Connecting mobile devices 67 Connection point starting assistance 313 Connections Screen Mirroring 72 Consumption display ECO PRO 259 Consumption display widget in the instrument cluster 142 Consumption see Current consumption 142 Consumption see Journey data 152 Contacts see Owner s Handbook for Navigation Entertainment Communication 8 Continuing a journey with a fla...

Page 331: ... engine start 46 Drive ready state idle state and standby state 45 Driver profiles 88 Driver profiles welcome screen 88 Driving 123 Driving Assistant see Intelligent Safety 168 Driving comfort 220 Driving hints 253 Driving information general 253 Driving information running in 252 Driving lights control automatic 157 Driving on racing tracks 255 Driving path lines rear view camera 209 Driving Stab...

Page 332: ...rrors 110 Exterior mirrors malfunction 110 External start see Starting assistance 313 Eye for towing 315 Eyes see Lashing eye in the boot 247 F Factory settings 74 Failure message see Check Control 142 False alarm see Avoiding false alarms 96 Fan run on see Exhaust gas particle filter 253 Fastening seat belts see Seat belts 107 Fatigue warning function 184 Fault displays see Check Control 142 Favo...

Page 333: ...86 Holder for beverages 244 HomeLink see Integrated universal remote con trol 235 Home page 8 Horn 40 Hot exhaust system 253 Hotline see Owner s Handbook for Navigation Entertainment Communication 8 I iBrake PostCrash 184 Ice warning see Outside temperature warn ing 147 Identification number see Vehicle identification number 18 Idle state standby state and drive ready state 45 iDrive 48 iDrive ope...

Page 334: ...vehicle 321 Leather care 319 LEDs replacing light emitting diodes see Bulbs and lights 305 Left hand traffic light setting 162 Light alloy wheels care 320 Light emitting diodes replacing LEDs see Bulbs and lights 305 Lighter 238 Lighter front 239 Light in exterior mirror see Crossing traffic warn ing 217 Lighting 157 Light in the exterior mirror see Lane Change Warning 180 Lights 157 Light switch ...

Page 335: ...ltimedia see Owner s Handbook for Naviga tion Entertainment Communication 8 Music hard disc see Owner s Handbook for Nav igation Entertainment Communication 8 N Navigation see Owner s Handbook for Naviga tion Entertainment Communication 8 Net boot 247 Neutral cleaner light alloy wheels 320 New wheels and tyres 271 No Passing Information 149 Notes 8 Notes see Owner s Handbook for Navigation Enterta...

Page 336: ...8 Rear view mirror automatic dim 111 Rear window heating 224 229 Recirculated air mode 223 228 Recirculating air filter see Microfilter activated carbon filter 229 Recirculation see Recirculated air mode 223 228 Recommended makes of tyre 272 Recycling 303 Refuelling 266 Remedying flat tyres 273 Remote control 75 Remote control additional 79 Remote control for audio see Owner s Handbook for Navigat...

Page 337: ...igent Safety 168 Saving energy see Shift point indicator 149 Saving fuel 256 Screen Mirroring connection 72 Screen see Control Display 51 Screwdriver see On board tool kit 304 Sealant see Mobility System 274 Seat belt reminder for driver and front passenger seat 109 Seat belts 107 Seat belts care 321 Seat heating 113 Seats and head restraints 104 Seat see Memory function 112 Seats front 104 Securi...

Page 338: ... 232 Start stop button 123 Starting assistance 313 Starting assistance see DSC 186 Starting see Drive ready state 46 Starting the engine see Drive ready state 46 Stations AM FM see Owner s Handbook for Navigation Entertainment Communication 8 Status Control Display tyres 280 Status information iDrive 49 Status of the Owner s Handbook 9 Status vehicle 154 Steering wheel adjusting 112 Steering wheel...

Page 339: ...ission lockout unlocking electroni cally 136 Tread tyres 270 Triple turn signal 129 Turn indicator indicator lamp 145 Turn indicators high beam headlights headlight flasher 129 Turn indicators replacing bulbs see Bulbs and lights 305 Turning circle lines rear view camera 209 TV see Owner s Handbook for Navigation En tertainment Communication 8 Tyre damage 270 Tyre inflation pressure 268 Tyre makes...

Page 340: ...luid 299 Washing vehicle 317 Wash system 317 Water on roads 254 Water see Condensation when vehicle is parked 255 Website 8 Weights 325 Welcome lights 159 Welcome light when unlocking 76 Welcome screen driver profiles 88 Wheel change 285 Wheel replacement 271 Wheels and tyres 268 WiFi connection 70 WiFi hotspot see Internet connection 70 Wind deflector 102 Windscreen washer jets 131 Windscreen was...

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