BMW 2015 ActiveHybrid 3- User Manual

Notes Special features of the hybrid system High-voltage system This BMW is a hybrid vehicle. In addition to thecombustion engine, the vehicle features ahigh-voltage system that consists of an elec‐tric motor and a high-voltage battery amongother things. Using this Owner's Manual Orientation The fas...

Indicates, on certain parts or assemblies, thatincorrect use of high-voltage equipment or oforange-colored high-voltage components re‐sults in the risk of life-threatening injury fromelectric shock. Vehicle features and options This Owner's Manual describes all models andall standard, country-specif...

If work is not carried out properly, there is adanger of subsequent damage and relatedsafety hazards. Parts and accessories BMW recommends using parts and accesso‐ries approved by BMW for this purpose.Your BMW center is the right contact for genu‐ine BMW parts and accessories, other prod‐ucts approv...

However, other parties, such as law enforce‐ment, could combine the EDR data with thetype of personally identifying data routinely ac‐quired during a crash investigation.To read data recorded by an EDR, specialequipment is required, and access to the vehi‐cle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the...

Cockpit Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-relate...

All around the center console 1 Control Display   18 2 Ventilation   154 3 Hazard warning system   222 Central locking system   43 4 Glove compartment   165 5 Radio/CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment and Commu‐nication 6 Climate control   151 7 Controller with buttons   1...

All around the roofliner 1 Intelligent Emergency Re‐quest   222 2 Glass sunroof, powered   51 3 Indicator lamp, front-seat pas‐senger airbag   105 4 Reading lights   101 5 Interior lights   101 Seite 17 Cockpit At a glance 17 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 466 - II/15

iDrive Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-related ...

Buttons on controller Press button Function MENU Open the main menu. Audio Open audio menu last listenedto, switch between audio me‐nus. TEL Opens the phone menu. BACK Open previous panel. OPTION Opens the Options menu. Operating concept Opening the main menu Press button. The main menu is displayed...

White arrows pointing to the left or right indi‐cate that additional panels can be opened. Display of an opened menu When selecting a menu, it generally opens withthe panel that was last selected in that menu.To display the first panel of a menu: ▷ Move the controller to the left repeatedlyuntil the...

▷ For the input of upper/lower case lettersand numbers, it may be necessary to reelvia the controller to the corresponding In‐put mode, refer to page 25 , e.g. when the spelling of upper and lower case letters isidentical. ▷ Enter characters as they are displayed onthe Control Display. ▷ Always ente...

6. Turn the controller to set the hours andpress the controller. 7. Turn the controller to set the minutes andpress the controller. Status information Status field The following information is displayed in thestatus field at the top right: ▷ Time. ▷ Current entertainment source. ▷ Sound output, on/o...

Switching the split screen on and off On the Control Display: 1. Press button. 2. "Split screen" Selecting the display On the Control Display: 1. Press button. 2. "Split screen" 3. Move the controller until the split screen isselected. 4. Press the controller or select "Split scr...

Deleting personal in the vehicle The concept Depending on the usage, the vehicle savespersonal data, such as stored radio stations.These personal data can be permanently de‐leted through iDrive. General information Depending on the equipment package, the fol‐lowing data can be deleted: ▷ Personal Pr...

Voice activation system Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies t...

This can unnecessarily delay the establish‐ment of a phone connection.Instead, use the SOS button, refer topage 222 , close to the interior mirror. Environmental conditions ▷ Say the commands, numbers, and letterssmoothly and with normal volume, empha‐sis, and speed. ▷ Always say commands in the lan...

Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. T...

Context help - Owner's Manual to the temporarily selected function You may open the relevant information di‐rectly. Opening via the iDrive To move directly from the application on theControl Display to the Options menu: 1. Press button or move the controller to the right repeatedly until the "Op...

BMW ActiveHybrid Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safet...

Safety of the high-voltage system Hybrid system work Your vehicle's hybrid system is a self-con‐tained system. Safety is ensured as long as nowork is performed on the technical compo‐nents.Thus, have work on the vehicle, for instanceretrofitting accessories, performed by theservice center or a works...

Controls This chapter is intended to provide you with information that will give you complete control of your vehicle. All features and accessories that are useful for driving and your safety, comfort and convenience are described here. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 466 - II/15

Opening and closing Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to sa...

Replacing the battery 1. Remove integrated key from remote con‐trol. 2. Push in the catch with the key, arrow 1. 3. Remove the cover of the battery compart‐ment, arrow 2. 4. Insert a battery of the same type with thepositive side facing up. 5. Press the cover closed. Take the used battery to a recyc...

Popular file systems for USB devices aresupported. FAT32 and exFAT are the rec‐ommended formats for profile export.Other formats may not support the export. 1. "Settings" 2. "Profiles" 3. "Export profile" 4. BMW Online: "BMW Online"USB interface: "USB device" ...

The windows and the glass sunroof areopened, as long as the button on the remotecontrol is pressed. Locking Locking from the outsideDo not lock the vehicle from the outside with people inside the car, as the vehicle can‐not be unlocked from inside without specialknowledge.◀ The driver's door must be...

Commission regulations. Operation is gov‐erned by the following:FCC ID: ▷ LX8766S. ▷ LX8766E. ▷ LX8CAS. ▷ LX8CAS2. ▷ MYTCAS4. Compliance statement:This device complies with part 15 of the FCCRules. Operation is subject to the followingtwo conditions: ▷ This device may not cause harmful inter‐ference...

In the event of a severe accident, the vehicle isautomatically unlocked. The hazard warningsystem and interior lights come on. Unlocking and opening ▷ Press the central locking system button tounlock the doors together, and then pullthe door handle above the armrest. ▷ On the door to be opened, pull...

Locking separately The trunk lid can be locked separately with theswitch in the glove compartment. If the glovecompartment is locked, the trunk lid cannot beopened. ▷ Trunk lid secured, arrow 1. ▷ Trunk lid not secured, ar‐row 2. Slide the switch into the arrow 1 position. Thissecures the trunk lid ...

Locking Touch the surface on the door handle of thedriver's or front passenger door, arrow, withyour finger for approx. 1 second without grasp‐ing the door handle.This corresponds with pressing the button onthe remote control. To save battery power, ensure that the ignitionand all electronic systems...

leg must pass through the ranges of bothsensors. Opening Perform the foot movement described earlier.Before the opening, the hazard warning sys‐tem flashes.The trunk lid opens, regardless of whether itwas previously locked or unlocked.During opening, the trunk lid pivots back andup. Ensure that adeq...

▷ "Tailgate + door(s)"The trunk lid is opened and the doorsare unlocked. Confirmation signals from the vehicle The settings are saved in the active profile, re‐fer to page 39 . 1. "Settings" 2. "Doors/key" 3. Deactivate or activate the desired confir‐mation signals. ▷ "Ac...

Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor Press the remote control button againwithin 10 seconds as soon as the vehicle is locked.The indicator lamp lights up for approx. 2 sec‐onds and then continues to flash.The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen‐sor are turned off, unt...

If closing force exceeds a specific margin as awindow closes, closing is interrupted.The window reopens slightly. Closing without the pinch protection system Keep the closing path clearMonitor closing and make sure that the closing path of the window is clear; otherwise,injuries may result.◀ E.g. da...

Take the remote control with youTake the remote control with you when leaving the vehicle so that children, e.g., can‐not operate the glass sunroof and injure them‐selves.◀ Tilting the glass sunroof Push switch briefly upward. ▷ The closed glass sunroof istilted. ▷ The opened glass sunroofcloses unt...

Adjusting Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-relat...

After releasing the lever, move the seat for‐ward or back slightly making sure it engagesproperly. Height Pull the lever and apply your weight to the seator lift it off, as necessary. Backrest tilt Pull the lever and apply your weight to thebackrest or lift it off, as necessary. Seat tilt Pull the l...

Front seat heating Switching on Press button once for each tempera‐ture level. The maximum temperature is reached whenthree LEDs are lit.If the journey is continued within approx. 15minutes, the seat heating is activated automat‐ically with the temperature selected last.When ECO PRO, refer to page 1...

Putting on the beltLay the belt, without twisting, snugly across the lap and shoulders, as close to thebody as possible. Make sure that the belt lieslow around the hips in the lap area and doesnot press on the abdomen. Otherwise, the beltcan slip over the hips in a frontal impact and in‐jure the abd...

Adjusting the height ▷ To raise: push. ▷ To lower: press button, arrow 1, and pushheadrest down. Tilt Three different tilt positions are available. ▷ Forward: pull the top edge of the head re‐straint forward, arrow 1. ▷ Back: press the button, arrow 2. The headrestraint folds as far back as possible...

Adjusting the height ▷ To raise: push. ▷ To lower: press button, arrow 1, and pushheadrest down. The center head restraint cannot be adjustedin elevation. Folding down head restraints Extending/retracting head restraintOnly fold down head restraint if no pas‐ sengers are in the rear. Fold out retrac...

At a glance Storing 1. Switch on the ignition. 2. Set the desired position. 3. Press button. The LED in the but‐ ton lights up. 4. Press selected button 1 or 2 while the LEDis lit. The LED goes out. If the SET button is pressed accidentally: Press button again.The LED goes out. Calling up settings C...

At a glance 1 Adjusting   62 2 Left/right, Automatic Curb Monitor3 Fold in and out   62 Selecting a mirror To change over to the other mirror:Slide the switch. Adjusting electrically The setting corresponds to the direc‐tion in which the button is pressed. Saving positions Seat and mirror memory, re...

Interior rearview mirror, manually dimmable Turn knob Turn the knob to reduce the blinding effect bythe interior mirror. Interior rearview mirror, automatic dimming feature The concept Photocells are used for control: ▷ In the mirror glass. ▷ On the back of the mirror. Functional requirement For pro...

Transporting children safely Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. Thisalso app...

of unexpected movement of the seat back‐rest.◀ On the front passenger seat Deactivating airbags Deactivating the front-seat passengerairbags If a child restraint system is used in the frontpassenger seat, deactivate the front-seat pas‐senger airbags; otherwise, there is an in‐creased risk of injury ...

LATCH child restraint system LATCH: Lower Anchors and Tether for Chil‐dren. Note Follow manufacturer's information forLATCH child restraint systems To mount and use the LATCH child restraintsystems, observe the operating and safety in‐formation from the system manufacturer; oth‐erwise, the level of ...

1 Direction of travel2 Head restraint3 Hook for upper retaining strap4 Mounting point/eye5 Rear window shelf6 Seat backrest7 Upper retaining strap Attaching the upper retaining strap to the mounting point 1. Remove the mounting point cover. 2. Raise the head restraint. 3. Guide the upper retaining s...

Driving Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-related...

▷ When locking the vehicle, and when thelow beams are activated. ▷ Shortly before the battery is dischargedcompletely, so that the engine can still bestarted. This function is only availablewhen the low beams are turned off. ▷ When opening and closing the driver door,if the driver's safety belt is u...

Display READY indicates drive readi‐ness. Starting the combustion engine Enclosed areasDo not let the engine run in enclosed areas, since breathing in exhaust fumes maylead to loss of consciousness and death. Theexhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, anodorless and colorless but highly toxic gas.◀ U...

▷ The transmission selector lever is in posi‐tion M/S. ▷ High-voltage battery is heavily dischargedor vehicle electrical system is heavily bur‐dened. ▷ High stress of the automatic climate con‐trol in the heating or cooling phase. ▷ The engine compartment lid is unlocked. ▷ The vehicle is being opti...

▷ In COMFORT mode: when rolling atspeeds exceeding 35 mph, approx.60 km/h or when braking at speeds above50 mph, approx. 80 km/h. ▷ In ECO PRO: mode, when coasting, with‐out operating the brake, at speeds below100 mph, approx. 160 km/h. After the coasting, the combustion or electricmotor restarts de...

Parking brake Applying The lever automatically engages after beingpulled up. The indicator lamp lights up red. Theparking brake is set.Lower lamp: indicator lamp in Canadianmodels Releasing Raise lever slightly, press the button and guidethe lever down. Hints Use while drivingOn rare occasions if it...

Folding wipers back downBefore switching the ignition on, fold the wipers back down to the windshield; other‐wise, the wipers may become damaged whenthey are activated.◀ 1. Switch on the ignition. 2. Push wiper lever down. Wipers move totheir resting position and are ready againfor operation. Washer...

When the ignition is switched off, refer topage 68 , selector lever position P is engaged automatically. P Park Select only when the vehicle is stationary. Thedrive wheels are blocked.P is engaged automatically: ▷ After deactivating drive readiness withradio-ready state, refer to page 68 , or igni‐ ...

▷ Shift up: briefly pull right shift paddle. ▷ Shift down: briefly pull left shift paddle. ▷ With the respective transmission version,the lowest possible gear can be selectedby pulling and holding the left shift paddle. Gears will only be shifted at appropriate engineand road speeds, for example dow...

Displays Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-relat...

▷ Miles/trip miles, refer to page 88 . ▷ Messages, e.g. Check Control, refer topage 84 . ▷ Current fuel consumption, refer topage 89 . ▷ Navigation display, see User's manual forNavigation, Entertainment and Communi‐cation. ▷ Range, refer to page 89 . ▷ Status, Driving Dynamics Control, refer topage...

neously. The tachometer pointer stays onREADY. For further information, please refer to Electricdriving: eDRIVE, refer to page 71 . Energy recovery: CHARGE The energy recovered is indicated in the in‐strument cluster: in COMFORT mode by ar‐rows and in ECO PRO mode by a bar belowthe CHARGE display. T...

Blue: energy flow of the hybrid system ▷ Driving states: ▷ eDRIVE. ▷ DRIVE. ▷ eBOOST. ▷ CHARGE. ▷ System requirements of the hybrid system,e. g., drive system not yet warmed up tooperating temperature. ▷ Driving requirement, e. g., transmission se‐lector lever in the M/S position. Adapting to the co...

ger of a collision or the distance to the vehicleahead is too small.Increase distance.Flashing: acute warning of the imminent dan‐ger of a collision when the vehicle approachesanother vehicle at a relatively high differentialspeed.Intervention by braking or make an evasive ma‐neuver. Pedestrian warn...

Tire Pressure Monitor TPM Illuminated: the Tire Pressure Monitorsignals a loss of tire inflation pressurein a tire. Reduce your speed and stop cautiously. Avoidsudden braking and steering maneuvers.Flashing and then continuously illuminated: noflat tire or loss of tire inflation pressure can bedetec...

Blue lights High beams High beams are activated.For additional information, refer to Highbeams, refer to page 74 . General lamps Check Control At least one Check Control message isdisplayed or is stored. The symbol isshown in the display of the instrument cluster. Text messages Text messages in comb...

Date The date is displayed in thecomputer.Setting the date and date for‐mat, refer to page 95 . Range Display With a low remaining range: ▷ A Check Control message isdisplayed briefly. ▷ The remaining range isshown on the on-board co‐mupter. ▷ With a dynamic driving style - e.g., takingcurves aggres...

Required maintenance procedures and le‐gally mandated inspections are displayed. 4. Select an entry to call up detailed informa‐tion. Symbols Sym‐bols Description No service is currently required. The deadline for scheduled mainte‐nance or a legally mandated inspec‐tion is approaching. The service d...

Information at a glance Repeatedly pressing the button on the turnsignal lever calls up the following information inthe info display: ▷ Range. ▷ Average consumption, fuel. ▷ Average consumption, fuel. ▷ Average speed. ▷ Date. ▷ Speed limit detection. ▷ Time of arrival.When destination guidance is ac...

Resetting the trip computer On the Control Display: 1. "Vehicle info" 2. "Trip computer" 3. "Reset": all values are reset."Automatically reset": all values are resetapprox. 4 hours after the vehicle came to astandstill. Display on the Control Display Display the compu...

Settings on the Control Display Time Setting the time zone 1. "Settings" 2. "Time/Date" 3. "Time zone:" 4. Select the desired time zone. The time zone is stored. Setting the time 1. "Settings" 2. "Time/Date" 3. "Time:" 4. Turn the controller until the ...

▷ Driver assistance systems. Some of this information is only displayedbriefly as needed. Selecting displays in the Head-up Display On the Control Display: 1. "Settings" 2. "Head-Up Display" 3. "Displayed information" 4. Select the desired displays in the Head-upDisplay. Sett...

Lights Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-related ...

Headlight courtesy delay feature The low beams stay lit for a short while if theheadlight flasher is switched on after the radio-ready state is switched off. Setting the duration On the Control Display: 1. "Settings" 2. "Lighting" 3. "Pathway lighting:" 4. Set length of time....

Switching the high beams on and off manually ▷ High beams on, arrow 1. ▷ High beams off/headlight flasher, arrow 2. The High-beam Assistant can be switched offwhen manually adjusting the light. To reacti‐vate the High-beam Assistant, press the but‐ton on the turn signal lever. System limits The syst...

Safety Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-related...

Ejection Mitigation The head airbag system is designed as anejection mitigation countermeasure to reducethe likelihood of ejections of vehicle occupantsthrough side windows during rollovers or sideimpact events. Knee airbag The knee airbag supports the legs in a frontalimpact. Protective action Airb...

erational readiness of the entire airbag systemand the belt tensioner. Airbag system malfunctioning ▷ Warning lamp does not come on when theignition is turned on. ▷ The warning lamp lights up continuously. In case of a malfunction have airbag sys‐tem checked immediately. In case of a malfunction hav...

size is detected on the seat. The airbagson the front passenger side are activated. Detected child seats The system generally detects children seatedin a child seat, particularly in child seats re‐quired by NHTSA when the vehicle was manu‐factured. After installing a child seat, makesure that the in...

2. "Vehicle status" 3. "Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)" The status is displayed. Status control display Tire and system status are indicated by thecolor of the wheels and a text message on theControl Display. All wheels green System is active and will issue a warning rela‐tive to the ti...

Do not continue driving without run-flattires Do not continue driving if the vehicle is notequipped with run-flat tires; continued drivingmay result in serious accidents.◀ A low tire inflation pressure might turn on DSCDynamic Stability Control. Actions in the event of a flat tire Normal tires 1. Id...

Required tire inflation pressure check message A Check Control message is displayed in thefollowing situations ▷ The system has detected a wheel change,but no reset was done. ▷ Inflation was not carried out according tospecifications. ▷ The tire inflation pressure has fallen belowthe level of the la...

sequent vehicle start-ups as long as the mal‐function exists. When the malfunction indicatoris illuminated, the system may not be able todetect or signal low tire pressure as intended.TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety ofreasons, including the installation of replace‐ment or alternate tires o...

When a flat tire is indicated, DSC Dynamic Sta‐bility Control is switched on if needed. System limits Sudden tire damageSudden serious tire damage caused by external circumstances cannot be recognizedin advance.◀ A natural, even tire inflation pressure loss in allfour tires will not be recognized. T...

Your car handles differently when you lose tireinflation pressure, e.g., your lane stability is re‐duced when braking, braking distances arelonger and the self-steering properties willchange.◀ Final tire failureVibrations or loud noises while driving can indicate the final failure of a tire. Reduces...

Switching on/off The Intelligent Safety systems are automati‐cally active after every departure. Press button: the systems are turnedoff. The LED goes out. Press button: the systems are turned on. TheLED lights up. Settings can be made on the Control Display. Front-end collision warning Depending on...

Tow-starting and towingFor tow-starting or towing, switch off the Intelligent Safety systems; otherwise malfunc‐tions of the individual braking systems mightlead to accidents.◀ At a glance Button in the vehicle Intelligent Safety button Camera The camera is found near the interior rearviewmirror.Kee...

Acute warning with braking function Warning of the imminent danger of a collisionwhen the vehicle approaches another object ata relatively high differential speed.The driver must intervene actively when thereis an acute warning. If necessary, the driver isassisted by a minor automatic braking inter‐...

The automatic braking intervention is executedwith limited braking force and for a brief periodonly.If the vehicle is equipped with Active CruiseControl with Stop & Go, the front-end collisionwarning is controlled via the cruise control ra‐dar sensor.The front-end collision warning is availablee...

The warning prompts the driver himself/herselfto react. During a warning, the maximum brak‐ing force is used. Premise for the brake boos‐ter is sufficiently quick and hard stepping onthe brake pedal. The system can assist withautomatic braking intervention if there is risk ofa collision. The interve...

Switch off Press button: the systems are turnedoff. The LED goes out. Press button: the systems are turned on. TheLED lights up. Warning with braking function Display If a collision with a person detected in this wayis imminent, a warning symbol appears on theinstrument cluster and in the Head-up Di...

Driving stability control systems Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso...

Indicator/warning lights The indicator lamp flashes: DSC con‐trols the drive and braking forces.The indicator lamp lights up: DSC has failed. Deactivating DSC: DSC OFF When DSC is deactivated, driving stability isreduced during acceleration and when drivingin curves.To increase vehicle stability, ac...

Programs The system offers several different programs.Select the programs via the Driving DynamicsControl, refer to page 127 . SPORT Consistently sporty control of the shock ab‐sorbers for greater driving agility. SPORT+ Consistently sporty control of the shock ab‐sorbers for greater driving agility...

Activating ECO PRO Press button repeatedly until ECOPRO is displayed in the instrument cluster. Configuring ECO PRO 1. Activate ECO PRO. 2. "Configure ECO PRO" Make the desired settings. Displays Program selection Pressing the button displays alist of the selectable programs.Depending on you...

Driving comfort Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety...

Interrupting When active, press the button. If interrupting the system while stationary,press on the brake pedal at the same time.The system is automatically interrupted in thefollowing situations: ▷ When the brakes are applied. ▷ When selector lever position D is disen‐gaged. ▷ When DTC Dynamic Tra...

When you approach a curve the system maybriefly report vehicles in the next lane due tothe bend of the curve. If the system deceler‐ates you may compensate it by briefly acceler‐ating.After releasing the gas pedal the system is re‐activated and controls speed independently. Driving away In some situ...

When cruise control is maintained or stored,DSC Dynamic Stability Control will be turnedon if needed. Changing the speed Press the rocker switch up or down repeatedlyuntil the desired speed is set.If active, the displayed speed is stored and thevehicle reaches the stored speed when theroad is clear....

▷ When using high-pressure washers, do notspray the sensors for long periods andmaintain a distance of at least 12 in/30 cm. Surround View The concept Surround View comprises various camera as‐sistance systems that help the driver whenparking, maneuvering, and at complex exitsand intersections. ▷ Re...

Switching on/off manually Press button. ▷ On: the LED lights up. ▷ Off: the LED goes out. The PDC is shown on the Control Display. Switching the view via iDrive With PDC activated or Top View switched on: "Rear view camera" The rearview camera image is displayed. Display on the Control Displ...

Parking using pathway and turning radius lines 1. Position the vehicle so that the turning ra‐dius lines lead to within the limits of theparking space. 2. Turn the steering wheel to the point wherethe pathway line covers the correspondingturning radius line. Display settings Brightness With the rear...

At a glance Button in the vehicle Side View Cameras Two cameras integrated in the bumpers cap‐ture the image.The two camera lenses are located on thesides of the bumper.The image quality may be impaired by dirt.Clean the camera lenses, refer to page 231 . Switching on/off Switching on/off manually P...

When the distance to an object is small, a redbar is shown in front of the vehicle, as it is inthe PDC display. The display appears as soon as Top View isactivated. When the image of the rearview camera is dis‐played, it is possible to reel to top view: "Rear view camera" Brightness With Top...

Hints Personal responsibilityEven an active system does not relieve the driver from personal responsibility whiledriving.Technically the system has its limits, it cannotindependently react to all traffic situations.Monitor your driving, be on the alert, observethe vehicle surroundings and other traf...

Parking using the parking assistant Check the traffic situation as wellLouds noises outside and inside the ve‐ hicle can drown out the parking assistant's andPDC's signals.Check the traffic situation around the vehiclewith your own eyes; otherwise, there is a dan‐ger of an accident.◀ 1. Switch on th...

▷ For small children and animals. ▷ For persons with certain clothing, e.g.coats. ▷ With external interference of the ultra‐sound, e.g. from passing vehicles or loudmachines. ▷ When sensors are dirty, iced over, dam‐aged or out of position. ▷ Under certain weather conditions such ashigh relative hum...

Climate control Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safet...

Hints Sufficient ventilationWhen remaining in the vehicle for an ex‐ tended period of time, ensure sufficient exter‐nal ventilation. Do not continuously use recir‐culated-air mode; otherwise the air quality inthe interior continuously deteriorates and win‐dow condensation increases.◀ Climate control...

Switching on Press any button except ▷ Rear window defroster. ▷ Seat heating. Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter In external and recirculated air mode the mi‐crofilter/activated charcoal filter filters dust,pollen, and gaseous pollutants out of the air.This filter should be replaced during schedu...

The symbol on the automatic climate con‐ trol flashes if the system is switched on. Preselecting the reel-on time On the Control Display: 1. "Settings" 2. "Climate" 3. "Timer 1:" or "Timer 2:" 4. Set the desired time. Activating the reel-on time On the Control Display...

Interior equipment Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to saf...

4. Likewise, press and hold the button of thedesired function on the hand-held trans‐mitter. 5. Release both buttons as soon as the inte‐rior rearview mirror LED flashes more rap‐idly. The LED flashing faster indicates thatthe button on the interior rearview mirrorhas been programmed. The system can...

World map with magnetic zones Procedure 1. Press and hold the control button for ap‐prox. 3 to 4 seconds. The number of theset compass zone appears in the mirror. 2. To change the zone setting, press the con‐trol button quickly and repeatedly until thenumber of the compass zone that corre‐sponds wit...

Settings are stored automatically after approxi‐mately 10 seconds. Sun visor Glare shield Fold the sun visor down or up. Vanity mirror A vanity mirror is located in the sun visor be‐hind a cover. When the cover is opened, themirror lighting switches on. Ashtray/cigarette lighter Ashtray Opening Rais...

Note The total load of all sockets must not exceed140 watts at 12 volts.Do not damage the socket by using unsuitableconnectors. Front center console Raise the lid and remove the cover or cigarettelighter. Rear center console Remove the cover. In the trunk The socket is located on the left side in th...

Without telephone: overview The USB interface is located in the glove com‐partment. With telephone: overview The USB interface is located in the center arm‐rest. Through-loading system The concept The cargo area can be enlarged by foldingdown the rear seat backrest.The rear seat backrest is divided ...

3. Push the corresponding head restraintdown as far as it will go. 4. Pull the corresponding lever in the cargoarea to release the rear seat backrest. 5. The unlocked rear seat backrest movesforward slightly. 6. Fold backrest forward. Closing 1. Return the rear seat backrest to the uprightseating po...

Storage compartments Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to s...

After the glove compartment is locked, the re‐mote control can be handed over, such as at ahotel, without the integrated key. Driver's side Note Close the glove compartment again im‐mediately Close the glove compartment immediately af‐ter use while driving; otherwise, injury may oc‐cur during accide...

Cupholders Hints Shatter-proof containers and no hotdrinks Use light and shatter-proof containers and donot transport hot drinks. Otherwise, there isthe increased danger of injury in an accident.◀ Unsuitable containersDo not forcefully push unsuitable con‐ tainers into the cupholders. This may resul...

Multi-function hook A multi-function hook is located on each sideof the trunk.The multi-function hooks can be loaded up toa max. of 8.8 lbs/4 kg. Lightweight objects onlyOnly hang lightweight objects, e.g. shop‐ ping bags, from the multifunction hooks. Oth‐erwise, there is a danger of objects flying...

Driving tips This chapter provides you with information useful in dealing with specific driving and operating modes. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 466 - II/15

Things to remember when driving Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso a...

Coasting to a standstill and braking phases areused more often to recover energy.eDRIVE electric driving and the Auto StartStop function will also be deactivated. Fast charging In exceptional cases it can be charged in place,such as before extended idle phases in orderto prevent damage to the high-v...

Loading Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-related...

Load The maximum load is the sum of the weight ofthe occupants and the cargo.The greater the weight of the occupants, theless cargo that can be transported. Stowing cargo ▷ The cover of the high-voltage battery is lo‐cated in the trunk. Do not remove the coverto stow luggage. ▷ Cover sharp edges and...

Roof-mounted luggage rack Note Roof racks are available as special accessories. Securing Follow the installation instructions of the roofrack. Roof drip rail with flaps The anchorage points are located in the roofdrip rail above the doors.Fold the cover outward. Loading Be sure that adequate clearan...

Saving fuel Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-rel...

Mobility In order to always ensure your mobility, you will find important information on operating fluids, wheels and tires, maintenance and Roadside Assistance in the following. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 466 - II/15

Refueling Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-relat...

2. Close the fuel filler flap. Do not pinch the retaining strapDo not pinch the retaining strap attached to the lid; otherwise, the lid cannot be closedproperly and fuel vapors can escape.◀ Manually unlocking fuel filler flap In the event of an electrical malfunction, e.g.The release is located in t...

Fuel Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-related fu...

Wheels and tires Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safet...

These pressure values can also be found onthe tire inflation pressure label on the driver'sdoor pillar. Maximum permissible speedDo not exceed 100 mph/160 km/h; other‐ wise, tire damage and accidents may result.◀ Tire inflation pressure values up to 100 mph/160 km/h ActiveHybrid 3 Tire size Pressure...

Tire size Pressure specificationsin bar/PSI Specifications inbar/PSI with coldtires 225/45 R 18 91 VM+S A/S RSC225/45 R 18 91 YRSC225/50 R 17 94 HM+S RSC225/45 R 18 95 VM+S XL RSC 2.7 / 39 3.2 / 46 Front: 225/45 R 1891 Y RSCRear: 255/40 R 1895 Y RSC 2.7 / 39- -2.8 / 41 Front: 225/40 R 1989 Y RSCRear...

Y: speed rating, before the R on ZR tires Speed letter Q = up to 100 mph, 160 km/hR = up to 106 mph, 170 km/hS = up to 112 mph, 180 km/hT = up to 118 mph, 190 km/hH = up to 131 mph, 210 km/hV = up to 150 mph, 240 km/hW = up to 167 mph, 270 km/hY = up to 186 mph, 300 km/h Tire Identification Number D...

the laboratory test wheel than the minimum re‐quired by law. Temperature grade for this tireThe temperature grade for this tire is es‐ tablished for a tire that is properly inflated andnot overloaded. Excessive speed, underinfla‐tion, or excessive loading, either separately orin combination, can cau...

In case of tire damageIf there are indications of tire damage, re‐ duce your speed immediately and have therims and tires checked right away; otherwise,there is the increased risk of an accident.Drive carefully to the nearest service center. Ifnecessary, have the vehicle towed or trans‐ported there....

Retreaded tiresPossibly substantial variations in the de‐ sign and age of the tire casing structures canlimit service life and have a negative impact onroad safety.◀ Winter tires Winter tires are recommended for operating onwinter roads.Although so-called all-season M+S tires pro‐vide better winter ...

into the tires, which seals the damage from theinside.The compressor can be used to check the tireinflation pressure. Hints ▷ Follow the instructions on using the Mobi‐lity System found on the compressor andsealant container. ▷ Use of the Mobility System may be ineffec‐tive if the tire puncture meas...

Filling the tire with sealant 1. Shake the sealing container. 2. Take the connection hose completely outof the compressor housing. Do not kink thehose. 3. Attach the connection hose to the connec‐tor of the sealing container, ensuring that itengages audibly. 4. Slide the sealing container upright in...

7. With the ignition turned on or the enginerunning, reel on the compressor. Switch off the compressor after 10 mi‐nutes Do not allow the compressor to run longer than10 minutes; otherwise, the device will overheatand may be damaged.◀ Let the compressor run for approx. 3 to 8 mi‐nutes to fill the ti...

4. Insert the connector into a power socketinside the vehicle. 5. Correct the tire inflation pressure to2.5 bar. ▷ Increase pressure: with the ignitionturned on or the engine running, reelon the compressor. ▷ To reduce the pressure: press the but‐ton on the compressor. Continuing the trip Do not exc...

Engine compartment Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to sa...

Hood Hints Working in the engine compartmentNever attempt to perform any service or repair operations on your vehicle without thenecessary professional technical training.If you are unfamiliar with the statutory guide‐lines, have any work on the vehicle performedonly by a service center.If work is n...

Engine oil Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-rela...

Too much engine oilHave the vehicle checked immediately; otherwise, surplus engine oil can lead to en‐gine damage.◀ Detailed measurement The concept In the detailed measurement the engine oillevel is checked and displayed via a scale.Gasoline engine:If the engine oil level reaches the minimumlevel, ...

Viscosity grades for engine oilsWhen selecting an engine oil, ensure that the engine oil belongs to one of the viscositygrades SAE 0W-40, SAE 0W-30, SAE 5W-40,and SAE 5W-30 or malfunctions or enginedamage may occur.◀ The engine oil quality is critical for the life ofthe engine. Suitable engine oil t...

Coolant Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-related...

Maintenance Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-rel...

Replacing components Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to s...

You can obtain a selection of replacementbulbs at the service center. Danger of burnsOnly change bulbs when they are cool; otherwise, there is a danger of gettingburned.◀ Working on the lighting systemWhen working on the lighting system, you should always reel off the lights affected toprevent short...

Accessing the daytime running lights, highbeams/headlight flasher and parking lights Follow general instructions, refer to page 211 . 1. Open the hood, refer to page 204 . 2. Turn the lid counterclockwise and remove. Parking lights 6-watt bulb, H6W. 1. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise andremove...

Daytime running lights 24-watt bulb, PW24W. 1. If necessary, remove the high beam bulbconnector. 2. Remove the bulb holder. 3. Remove the bulb from the bulb holder. 4. To insert the new bulb, proceed in reverseorder of removal. During insertion, the bot‐tom of the bulb holder must be facingdownward....

21-watt bulb, PY21W 1. In the wheel house, loosen the two brack‐ets and remove the cover. 2. If necessary, pull the inside trim of thewheel house slightly inward. Turn the bulbsocket counterclockwise and remove. 3. Press the bulb gently into the socket, turncounterclockwise and remove. 4. Install th...

Tail lights, bulb replacement At a glance 1 Turn signal2 Reversing lamp3 Inside brake lamp4 Tail lights5 Outside brake lamp Bulb replacement, exterior tail lights General information Follow general instructions, refer to page 211 . Turn signal: 21-watt bulb, P21WLL.Outer brake lamp: 21-watt bulb, H2...

5. Remove the connecting line from the clipon the bulb holder. 6. Press and hold the catch at the top on theconnector of the connecting line and re‐move the connector from the bulb holder. Replacing the bulbs 1. Loosen the four fasteners, arrow 1, on thebulb holder and remove the bulb holderfrom the...

the area around the recessed grips. Makesure that the trim does not become stuck. 4. Carefully swing out the trim. Replacing the reversing lamp and innerbrake lamp 1. Loosen the two holders, arrow 1 and pulldown on the lamp holder to remove, ar‐row 2. 2. Unscrew the defective bulb of the revers‐ing ...

Vehicle battery Maintenance The battery is maintenance-free.The added amount of acid is sufficient for theservice life of the battery.Further information about the battery can beobtained from your service center. Battery replacement Use approved vehicle batteries onlyOnly use vehicle batteries that ...

Breakdown assistance Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to s...

When the emergency request is receivedat the BMW Response Center, the BMWResponse Center contacts you and takesfurther steps to help you.Even if you are unable to respond, theBMW Response Center can take furthersteps to help you under certain circum‐stances.For this, data are transmitted to the BMWR...

Preparation Bodywork contact between vehiclesMake sure that there is no contact be‐ tween the bodywork of the two vehicles; other‐wise, there is a danger of short circuits.◀ 1. Check whether the battery of the other ve‐hicle has a voltage of 12 volts. This infor‐mation can be found on the battery. 2...

other attempt in order to allow the dis‐charged battery to recharge. 3. Let both engines run for several minutes. 4. Disconnect the jumper cables in the re‐verse order. Check the battery and recharge if needed. Tow-starting and towing Note Tow-starting and towingFor tow-starting or towing, switch of...

To avoid jerking and the associated stresseson the vehicle components when towing, al‐ways use nylon ropes or nylon straps. Tow fitting The screw-in tow fitting should always be car‐ried in the vehicle.The tow fitting can be screwed in at the frontor rear of the BMW. The tow fitting is located in a ...

Care Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-related fu...

In this way, the ignition remains switchedon, and a Check-Control message is dis‐played. Do not turn off the ignition in the carwash Do not turn off the ignition in the car wash;otherwise, selector lever position P is en‐gaged and damages can result.◀ The vehicle cannot be locked from the outsidewhe...

Carpets and floor mats No objects in the area around the pedalsKeep floor mats, carpets, and any other objects out of the pedal area; otherwise, thefunction of the pedals could be impeded whiledriving and create the risk of an accident.Do not place additional floor mats over existingmats or other ob...

Reference This chapter contains the technical data and an index that will quickly take you to the information you need. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 466 - II/15

Technical data Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety...

Everything from A to Z IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 125 ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go 130 Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 79 Accessories and parts 8 Activated-charcoal filter 154 Activate drive readiness 69 Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 122 Active Cruise Contro...