BMW 2015 ActiveHybrid 5- User Manual

Notes Using this Owner's Manual Orientation The fastest way to find information on a partic‐ular topic is by using the index.An initial overview of the vehicle is provided inthe first chapter. Updates made after the editorial deadline Any updates made after the editorial deadlinefor the Owner's Manu...

be exposed on BMW vehicles. Such productscould conceivably fail to comply with BMW'sown stringent quality standards. California Proposition 65 Warning California laws require us to state the followingwarning:Engine exhaust and a wide variety of automo‐bile components and parts, including compo‐nents...

▷ Malfunctions and faults in important sys‐tem components, e.g., lights and brakes. ▷ Responses by the vehicle to special situa‐tions such as airbag deployment or engag‐ing the stability control system. ▷ Ambient conditions, such as temperature. This data is purely technical in nature and isused to ...

The vehicle identification number can also befound behind the windshield. Reporting safety defects For US customers The following only applies to vehicles ownedand operated in the US.If you believe that your vehicle has a defectwhich could cause a crash or could cause in‐jury or death, you should im...

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...

18 Open the trunk lid   44 19 Unlocking the hood All around the center console 1 Control Display   18 2 Glove compartment   176 3 Ventilation   165 4 Hazard warning system   227 Central locking system   44 5 Radio/CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment and Commu‐nication 6 Au...

11 Transmission selector lever All around the roofliner 1 Intelligent Emergency Re‐quest   227 2 Glass sunroof, powered   54 3 Indicator lamp, front-seat pas‐senger airbag   111 4 Reading lights   108 5 Interior lights   107 Seite 17 Cockpit At a glance 17 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 954 366...

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 ...

1. Turn. 2. Press. 3. Move in four directions. Buttons on controller Press button Function MENU Open the main menu. RADIO Opens the Radio menu. MEDIA Opens the Multimedia menu. NAV Opens the Navigation menu. TEL Opens the phone menu. Press button Function BACK Displays the previous panel. OPTION Ope...

Menu items in the Owner's Manual In the Owner's Manual, menu items that can beselected are set in quotation marks, e.g.,"Settings". Changing between panels After a menu item is selected, e.g., "Radio", anew panel is displayed. Panels can overlap. ▷ Move the controller to the left.Clo...

Function is deactivated. Touchpad Some iDrive functions can be operated usingthe touchpad on the controller: Selecting functions 1. "Settings" 2. "Touchpad" 3. Select the desired function. ▷ "Speller": enter letters and numbers. ▷ "Interactive map": viewing the intera...

4. Turn the controller until "Time/Date" ishighlighted, and then press the controller. 5. Turn the controller until "Time:" is high‐lighted, and then press the controller. 6. Turn the controller to set the hours andpress the controller. 7. Turn the controller to set the minutes andpr...

Additional symbols Symbol Meaning Spoken instructions are turned off. Split screen General information Additional information can be displayed on theright side of the split screen, e.g., informationfrom the on-board comupter.In the divided screen view, the so-called splitscreen, this information rem...

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 227 , 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 2 954 366 - 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...

The storage compartment contains a switchfor separately securing the trunk lid, refer topage 46 . 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...

other vehicle equipped with the Personal Pro‐file function.The following export options are available: ▷ Via BMW Online. ▷ Via the USB port to a USB device.Popular file systems for USB devices aresupported. FAT32 and exFAT are the rec‐ommended formats for profile export.Other formats may not support...

▷ Shielding of the remote control due tometal objects. ▷ Interference of the radio connection frommobile phones or other electronic devicesin direct proximity. Do not transport the remote control togetherwith metal objects or electronic devices.In the case of interference, the vehicle can alsobe unl...

From the inside Unlocking and locking Pressing the central locking system buttonlocks or unlocks the vehicle with the frontdoors closed. The vehicle is not secured against theft whenlocking.The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.In the event of a severe accident, the vehicle isautomatically unlocked....

Locking and closing Hints Keep the closing path clearMake sure that the closing path of the trunk lid is clear; otherwise, injuries may re‐sult.◀ Do not place the remote control in thecargo area Take the remote control with you and do notleave it in the cargo area; otherwise, the re‐mote control is ...

▷ Press button on the inside of the trunk lid.The trunk lid closes automatically.Pressing the button again stops the mo‐tion. With Comfort Access: ▷ Press button, arrow 1, on the inside of thetrunk lid.Pressing the button again stops the mo‐tion. ▷ Press button, arrow 2.The vehicle will be locked af...

arm rest 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 and disconnects it fromthe central locking system.This is beneficial when the vehicle is parkedusing valet service...

Locking Touch the surface on the handle of a vehicledoor, arrow, with your finger for approx. 1 sec‐ond without grasping the door handle.This corresponds with pressing the button onthe remote control. To save battery power, ensure that the ignitionand all electronic systems and/or power con‐sumers a...

control or using the integrated key, refer topage 43 . Adjusting Unlocking The settings are saved in the active profile, re‐fer to page 39 . Doors 1. "Settings" 2. "Doors/key" 3. Select the symbol. 4. Select the desired function: ▷ "Driver's door only"Only the driver's door a...

When the vehicle is unlocked, these positionsare automatically retrieved if this function wasactivated. Pinch hazard when moving back the seatIf this function is used, first make sure that the footwell behind the driver's seat isempty. Otherwise, people might get injured orobjects damaged when the s...

When the still open access is closed, inte‐rior motion sensor and tilt alarm sensor willbe switched on. ▷ The indicator lamp goes out after unlock‐ing:The vehicle has not been tampered with. ▷ The indicator lamp flashes after unlockinguntil the engine ignition is switched on, butno longer than appro...

Closing Keep the closing path clearMonitor closing and make sure that the closing path of the window is clear; otherwise,injuries may result.◀ ▷ Pull the switch to the resistance point.The window closes while the switch isheld. ▷ Pull the switch beyond the resistance point.The window closes automati...

Driver's door controls Roller sunblind for rear window Press button. Roller sunblinds for the rear side windows Pull out the roller sunblind at the loop and hookit onto the bracket. Do not open the window while the rollersunblind is tilted Do not open the window while the roller sun‐blind is tilted;...

The sliding visor opens automatically. If thesliding visor is already fully open, the glasssunroof opens automatically.The glass sunroof closes automatically. Ifthe glass sunroof is already closed or in thetilted position, the sliding visor closes au‐tomatically.Pressing the reel upward stops the mo...

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...

Forward/backward Pull the lever and slide the seat in the desireddirection.After releasing the control, move the seat for‐ward or back slightly making sure it engagesproperly. Height Move the button in the required direction. Backrest Move the button in the required direction. Electrically adjustabl...

2. Height. 3. Seat tilt. 4. Backrest tilt. 5. Thigh support. Thigh support Multifunctional seat Adjust the position using the lever. Lumbar support The curvature of the seat backrest can be ad‐justed in a way that it supports the lumbar re‐gion of the spine. The lower back and thespine are supported...

Shoulder support Also supports the back in the shoulder area: ▷ Results in a relaxed seating position. ▷ Reduces strain on the shoulder muscles. Active seat Active adjustment of the seat cushion's con‐tours reduces muscular tension and fatigue tohelp prevent lower back pain. Press button. The LED li...

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 191 , is acti‐ vated, the heater output is reduced. Switch off Press button long...

What reduces the restraining effectAvoid wearing bulky clothing, and pull the shoulder belt periodically to readjust thetension. Make sure that the belt is not jammed;otherwise, the belt can be damaged and therestraining effect is reduced.◀ Buckling the belt Make sure you hear the latch plate engage...

Adjusting the side extensions Fold forward for increased lateral support inthe resting position. Removing The head restraints cannot be removed. Rear head restraints Correctly adjusted head restraint A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces therisk of injury to cervical vertebrae in the eventof a...

2. Press button, arrow 1, and pull the head re‐straint out completely. Before transporting passengersReinstall the head restraint before trans‐ porting anyone in the seat; otherwise, the pro‐tective function of the head restraint is unavail‐able.◀ Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory The concept ...

Mirrors Exterior mirrors General information The mirror on the passenger side is morecurved than the driver's side mirror.Depending on the vehicle equipment, the mir‐ror setting is stored for the profile currently inuse. When the vehicle is unlocked via the re‐mote control, the position is automatic...

Mirrors that were folded in are folded out auto‐matically at a speed of approx.25 mph/40 km/h. Fold in the mirror in a car washBefore washing the car in an automatic car wash, fold in the exterior mirrors by hand orwith the button; otherwise, the mirrors couldbe damaged, depending on the width of th...

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 ...

Attaching the upper retaining strap to the mounting point 1. Remove the mounting point cover. 2. Raise the head restraint. Do not changethe middle head restraint. 3. Guide the upper retaining strap betweenthe supports of the head restraint.Guide it over the head restraint of the mid‐dle seat. 4. Att...

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...

▷ 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 optimized for the cur‐rent driving style, for instance duri...

After the coasting, the combustion or electricmotor restarts depending on the operatingstate. Driving with combustion engine: DRIVE The combustion engine provides the primaryperformance to move the vehicle. If necessary,the high-voltage battery is charged at thesame time. Automatic start while drivi...

Overview Parking brake Setting Apply parking brake and further securethe vehicle if needed. Set the parking brake firmly when parking; oth‐erwise, the vehicle could roll. On steep upwardand downward inclines, further secure the ve‐hicle, e.g., by turning the steering wheel in thedirection of the cur...

Take the remote control with youTake the remote control with you when leaving the vehicle so that children, e.g., can‐not release the parking brake.◀ Malfunction In the event of a failure or malfunction of theparking brake, secure the vehicle against roll‐ing using a wheel chock, e.g., when leaving ...

High beams, headlight flasher ▷ High beams, arrow 1. ▷ Headlight flasher, arrow 2. Washer/wiper system Switching the wipers on/off and brief wipe Hints Do not activate wipers if frozen to wind‐shield Do not switch on the wipers if they are frozento the windshield; otherwise, the wiper bladesand the ...

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 73 , 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 73 , 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 94 . ▷ Messages, e.g. Check Control, refer topage 90 . ▷ Navigation display, see User's manual forNavigation, Entertainment and Communi‐cation. ▷ Range, refer to page 95 . ▷ Status, Driving Dynamics Control, refer topage 138 . ▷ Service requirements, refer to page 9...

neously. The tachometer pointer stays on 0rpm. For further information, please refer to Electricdriving: eDRIVE, refer to page 76 . 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...

Continue to drive moderately.Have the vehicle checked by the serv‐ice center immediately. Front-end collision warning Illuminated: advance warning is issued,e.g., when there is the impending dan‐ger of a collision or the distance to the vehicle ahead is too small.Increase distance.Flashing: acute wa...

For more information, see Flat Tire Monitor, re‐fer to page 116 . 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 illum...

Cruise control The system is switched on. It maintainsthe speed that was set using the con‐trol elements on the steering wheel. Automatic Hold The vehicle is automatically held inplace when it is stationary.On inclines, the system prevents the vehicle from rolling backward when driving off.For more ...

Displaying stored Check Control messages On the Control Display: 1. "Vehicle info" 2. "Vehicle status" 3. "Check Control" 4. Select the text message. Messages after trip completion Special messages displayed while driving aredisplayed again after the ignition is switchedoff. ...

Therefore, drive carefully on bridges andshaded roads, e.g., to avoid the increased riskof an accident.◀ Time The time is displayed at the bot‐tom of the instrument cluster.Setting the time and time for‐mat, refer to page 101 . Date The date is displayed in thecomputer.Setting the date and date for‐...

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

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.Not for a multi-functional instrument dis‐play. ▷ ...

▷ "Onboard info": the values can be reset asoften as necessary. ▷ "Trip computer": the values provide anoverview of the current trip. Resetting the trip computer On the Control Display: 1. "Vehicle info" 2. "Trip computer" 3. "Reset": all values are reset."...

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 ...

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 afterthe radio-ready state is switched off if thelights are turned off and the headlight flasher isswitched on. Setting the duration On the Control Display: 1. "Settings" 2. "Lighting" 3. "Pathway lighting:...

Overview 1 Interior lights2 Reading lamp Switching the interior lights on and off Press button. To reel off permanently: press the button forapprox. 3 seconds.Switch back on: press button. Reading lights Press button. Reading lights are located at the front and rearnext to the interior lights. Bang ...

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...

Knee airbag The knee airbag supports the legs in a frontalimpact. Protective action Airbags are not triggered in every impact situa‐tion, e.g., in less severe accidents or rear-endcollisions. Information on how to ensure the optimalprotective effect of the airbags ▷ Keep at a distance from the airba...

In case of a malfunction have airbag sys‐tem checked immediately. In case of a malfunction have airbag systemchecked immediately; otherwise, there is a riskthat the system does not function as expectedin case of a severe accident.◀ Automatic deactivation of the front- seat passenger airbags The syst...

factured. After installing a child seat, makesure that the indicator lamp for the front-seatpassenger airbags lights up. This indicatesthat the child seat has been detected and thefront-seat passenger airbags are not activated. Strength of the driver's and front-seat passenger airbag The explosive p...

Actions in the event of a flat tire Normal tires 1. Identify the damaged tire.Do this by checking the air pressure in allfour tires.The tire pressure gage of the Mobility Sys‐tem, refer to page 206 , can possibly be used for this purpose.If the tire inflation pressure in all four tiresis shown to be...

▷ The tire inflation pressure has fallen belowthe level of the last confirmation. In this case: ▷ Check the tire pressure and correct asneeded. ▷ Carry out a reset of the system after a tirechange. System limits The system does not function properly if a re‐set has not been carried out, e.g., a flat...

that prevent the TPMS from functioning prop‐erly. Always check the TPMS malfunction tell‐tale after replacing one or more tires or wheelson your vehicle to ensure that the replacementor alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMSto continue to function properly. FTM Flat Tire Monitor The concept The s...

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. Therefore,check the tire inflation pressure regularly.The system could be delayed or malf...

Final tire failureVibrations or loud noises while driving can indicate the final failure of a tire. Reducespeed and stop; otherwise, pieces of the tirecould come loose and cause an accident. Donot continue driving and contact your servicecenter.◀ Intelligent Safety The concept Intelligent Safety ena...

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 the equipment, the collisionwarning system consists of one of the two sys‐tems: ▷ Front-end coll...

At a glance Button in the vehicle Intelligent Safety button Camera The camera is found near the interior rearviewmirror.Keep the windshield in the area behind the in‐terior rearview mirror clean and clear. Switching on/off Switching on automatically The system is automatically active after everydriv...

Acute warnings can also be triggered withoutprevious prewarning. Braking intervention 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...

With the vehicle approaching another vehicleintentionally the collision warning is delayedavoiding false alarm. General information The system issues a two-phase warning of apossible danger of collision with vehicles atspeeds above approx. 3 mph/5 km/h. Time ofwarnings may vary with the current driv...

a collision. The intervention can bring the vehi‐cle to a complete stop.The braking intervention is executed only ifDSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched onand Dynamic Traction Control DTC is acti‐vated.Above approx. 130 mph/210 km/h the brakingintervention occurs as a brief braking pressure.No ...

▷ Up to 10 seconds after the start of the en‐gine, via the Start/Stop knob. ▷ During calibration of the camera immedi‐ately after vehicle shipment. ▷ If there is constant blinding effects be‐cause of oncoming light, e. g., from the sunlow in the sky. ▷ When it is dark outside. Night Vision with Pede...

Display Warning of people or animals in danger If a collision with a person or an animal de‐tected in this way is imminent, a warning sym‐bol appears on the instrument cluster and inthe Head-up Display.Although both the shape and the heat radiationare analyzed, false warnings cannot be ruledout. War...

▷ On: the LED lights up. ▷ Off: the LED goes out. Settings are stored for the profile currently inuse. Display in the instrument cluster ▷ Lines: system is activated. ▷ Arrows: at least one lane markingwas detected and warnings can beissued. Issued warning If you leave the lane and if a lane marking...

At a glance Button in the vehicle Active Blind Spot Detection Radar sensors The radar sensors are located under the rearbumper. Switching on/off Press button. ▷ On: the LED lights up. ▷ Off: the LED goes out. Settings are stored for the profile currently inuse. Display Lamp in the exterior mirror ho...

Commission regulations. Operation is gov‐erned by the following:FCC ID: ▷ NBG009014A. 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, and ▷ this device must accept any inte...

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...

Therefore, do not reduce the additional safetymargin by driving in a risky manner.◀ Do not deactivate DSC when driving withroof load Do not deactivate Dynamic Stability ControlDSC when driving with roof load, e.g. roof-mounted luggage rack.Otherwise, driving safety is not given in driv‐ing-critical ...

Deactivating/activating DTC Dynamic Traction Control Activating DTC Press button.TRACTION is displayed in the instru‐ ment cluster and the indicator lamp for DSCOFF lights up. Deactivating DTC Press button again.TRACTION and the DSC OFF indica‐ tor lamp go out. Indicator/warning lights If DTC is act...

COMFORT+ Comfort-oriented tuning of the shock absorb‐ers and adapted engine control for optimaltraveling comfort with maximum driving stabili‐zation. COMFORT+ activation Press button repeatedly until COM‐FORT+ is displayed in the instrument cluster. ECO PRO ECO PRO, refer to page 191 , provides cons...

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...

The indicator lights in the instrument clusterlight up and the mark in the speedometer is setto the current speed.Cruise control can be used. Switch off Deactivated or interrupted systemWith deactivated or interrupted system use your brakes, steering and moves as usualto avoid the chance of an accid...

This is displayed in the speedometer andbriefly in the instrument cluster. Displays in theinstrument cluster, refer to page 145 . 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 repeatedlyunti...

Distance information The symbol is displayed when the dis‐tance from the vehicle traveling aheadis too short. ▷ Active Cruise Control switched off. ▷ Display in the Head-up Display selected,refer to page 102 . ▷ Distance too short. ▷ Speed greater than approx.40 mph/70 km/h. System limits Speed rang...

Cruise control The concept The system maintains a preset speed via thebuttons on the steering wheel. The systembrakes on downhill gradients if engine brakingis insufficient. General information Depending on the driving settings, the featuresof the cruise control can change in certainareas. Hints Unf...

Maintaining, storing, and changing the speed Hints Adjusting the desired speedModify desired speed to road conditions and be ready to brake at all times; otherwise,there is the risk of an accident.◀ Maintaining/storing the speed Press button.Or: Press the rocker switch while the system is in‐terrupt...

Brief status display Selected desired speed. If --- appears briefly on the display for CheckControl messages, it is possible that the sys‐tem requirements are currently not ready foroperations. Displays in the Head-up Display Some system information can also be dis‐played in the Head-up Display. PDC...

▷ With elevated, protruding objects such asledges or cargo. ▷ With objects with corners and sharp edges. ▷ With objects with a fine surface structuresuch as fences. ▷ For objects with porous surfaces. Low objects already displayed, e.g., curbs, canmove into the blind area of the sensors beforeor aft...

Display settings Brightness With the rearview camera switched on: 1. Select the symbol. 2. Turn the controller until the desired settingis reached, and press the controller. Contrast With the rearview camera switched on: 1. Select the symbol. 2. Turn the controller until the desired settingis reache...

▷ The variable, green pathway line assistsyou in assessing the amount of space ac‐tually needed to the side of the vehicle.The lane line depends on the engagedgear and the current steering angle. Thetrack line is continuously adjusted for thesteering wheel movement. "Parking aid lines" Turni...

Display on the Control Display System activated/deactivated Symbol Meaning Gray: the system is not available.White: the system is available butnot activated. The system is activated. System status ▷ Colored symbols, see arrows, on the sideof the vehicle illustrated. Parking assistantis activated and...

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...

Ice and condensation are quickly removedfrom the windshield and the front side win‐dows.For this purpose, point the side vents onto theside windows as needed. Adjust air flow with the program active.If the windows are fogged over, you can alsoswitch on the cooling function or press theAUTO button to...

The program is switched off if the settings onthe front passenger side or in the rear arechanged. Residual heat The heat stored in the engine is used to heatthe interior. Functional requirement ▷ Up to 15 minutes after switching off theengine. ▷ Warm engine. ▷ The battery is sufficiently charged. ▷ ...

▷ Thumbwheels for opening and closing thevents continuously, arrows 3. Ventilation levels ▷ Draft-free ventilation:Thumbwheel, arrow 3, in level : the air current is fanned out. ▷ Maximum air flow:Thumbwheel, arrow 3, in level : the air is partially fanned out and partially bundled.This maximizes th...

3. "Rear climate" The rear automatic climate control is not op‐erational if the automatic climate control isswitched off or if the function for defrosting ordefogging the windows is active. AUTO program Press button.Air flow, air distribution, and tempera‐ ture are controlled automatically: ...

The system will only be switched on within thenext 24 hours. After that, it needs to be reacti‐vated. Auxiliary air conditioning The concept Auxiliary air conditioning cools the heated ve‐hicle interior immediately prior to driving off.The automatic climate control lowers the inte‐rior temperature w...

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...

Lighter Press on the cover. Push in the lighter.The lighter can be removed assoon as it pops back out. Danger of burnsOnly hold the hot lighter by its knob; oth‐ erwise, there is a danger of getting burned.Switch off the ignition and take the remotecontrol with you when leaving the vehicle sothat ch...

Replace the cover after useReinsert the lighter or socket cover after use, otherwise objects may get into the lightersocket or fixture and cause a short circuit.◀ Sockets General information The lighter socket can be used as a socket forelectrical equipment while the engine is run‐ning or when the i...

USB interface for data transfer The concept Connection for importing and exporting dataon USB devices, e.g.: ▷ Personal Profile settings, refer to page 39 . ▷ Music collection, see user's manual forNavigation, Entertainment and Communi‐cation. Hints Observe the following when connecting: ▷ Do not us...

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...

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 accidents.◀ Opening Pull the handle. Closing Fold cover closed. Center armrest Front A storage compartment is located in the centera...

Folding down Pull on the opener and fold the armrest for‐ward. Opening Pull on the handle and fold open the cover. 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...

Remote control storage compartment Opening Press on the cover. Remote control storage compartment Storage is possible in a vertical position in thecenter armrest. Clothes hooks The clothes hooks are located next to the grabhandles in the rear and on the door pillar in therear. Do not obstruct viewWh...

Driving tips This chapter provides you with information useful in dealing with specific driving and operating modes. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 954 366 - 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...

Mobile communication devices in the vehicle Mobile communication devices in the ve‐hicle It is not recommended to use mobile phones,such as mobile phones, in the vehicle interiorwithout a direct connection to an external aer‐ial. Otherwise, the vehicle's electronics andmobile communication devices c...

Hills Avoid stressing the brakesAvoid placing excessive stress on the brake system. Light but consistent brake pres‐sure can lead to high temperatures, brakeswearing out and possibly even brake failure.◀ Do not drive in neutralDo not drive in neutral or with the engine stopped, as doing so disables ...

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...

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 2 954 366 - 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 5 Tire size Pressure...

Tire size Pressure specificationsin bar/PSI Specifications inbar/PSI with coldtires 245/45 R 18 100 VM+S XL A/S RSC245/40 R 19 98 VM+S XL A/S RSC245/45 R 18 96 YRSC225/55 R 17 97 HM+S RSC245/45 R 18 100 VM+S XL RSC 2.4 / 35 2.9 /42 Front: 245/45 R 1896 Y RSCRear: 275/40 R 1899 Y RSC 2.4 / 35- -2.4 /...

R: radial tire code18: rim diameter in inches96: load rating, not for ZR tiresY: 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 = u...

car tires must meet under the Federal MotorVehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades BandA represent higher levels of performance onthe 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 proper...

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. Pull the connection hose fully out of thecompressor housing. Do not kink the hose. 3. Screw the connection hose onto the con‐nector of the sealant container. 4. Insert the sealant container on the com‐pressor housing in an upright posi...

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...

Snow chains Fine-link snow chains Only certain types of fine-link snow chainshave been tested by the manufacturer of thevehicle, classified as road-safe and approved.Information about the approved snow chainsare available from the service center. Use Use only in pairs on the rear wheels, equippedwit...

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...

Never reach into the engine compart‐ment Never reach into spaces or gaps in the enginecompartment; otherwise, there is a risk of in‐jury, e.g., from rotating or hot parts.◀ Danger of injury when the hood is openThere is a danger of injury from protrud‐ ing parts when the hood is open.◀ 1. Pull the l...

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...

Adding 1. Let the engine cool. 2. Turn the lid of the coolant reservoir slightlycounterclockwise to allow any excesspressure to dissipate, then open it. 3. If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant upto the specified level; do not overfill. 4. Turn the lid until there is an audible click.The arrows ...

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...

3. Unscrew the bulb holder counterclockwise. 4. Remove the bulb and replace it. 5. Insert the new bulb and attach the cover inthe reverse order. LED headlights At a glance 1 Corner-illuminating lights2 Low beams/high beams3 Parking lamp, daytime running lights4 Turn signal5 Side marker lights Light-...

Lights in the trunk lid Access to the lights 1. Remove the three screws using the screwdriver from the onboard vehicle tool kit. 2. Fold away the cover. Inside brake lamp Follow general instructions, refer to page 220 . 21-watt bulb, H21W. The illustration shows the position of the bulbin the instal...

Changing wheels Hints When using run-flat tires or sealants, a tiredoes not need to be changed immediately inthe event of pressure loss due to a flat tire.Which is why no spare tire is available.The tools for changing wheels are available asaccessories from your service center. Jacking points for th...

Power failure After a temporary power loss, some equipmentneeds to be newly initialized or individual set‐tings updated, e. g.: ▷ Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory:store the positions again. ▷ Time: update. ▷ Date: update. ▷ Glass sunroof: initialize the system, refer topage 55 . Disposing of ...

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 th...

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...

3. Deactivating Automatic Hold, refer topage 79 . 4. Release the parking brake. 5. Switch the engine off.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, select...

Chemical cleaningDo not clean chemically; this can destroy the webbing.◀ Use only a mild soapy solution, with the safetybelts clipped into their buckles.Do not allow the reels to retract the safetybelts until they are dry. Carpets and floor mats No objects in the area around the pedalsKeep floor mat...

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 2 954 366 - 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 136 ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go 141 Accessories and parts 7 Activated-charcoal filter 165 Activate drive readiness 74 Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 131 Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC 141 ActiveHybrid, system ...