BMW 428i- 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...

chemicals known to the State of California tocause cancer and birth defects or other repro‐ductive harm. Battery posts, terminals and re‐lated accessories contain lead and lead com‐pounds. Wash your hands after handling. Usedengine oil contains chemicals that have causedcancer in laboratory animals....

cluding the manufacturer, using special diag‐nostic tools. You can obtain further informationthere if you need it. After an error is corrected,the information in the fault memory is deletedor overwritten on a continuous basis.With the vehicle in use there are situationswhere you can associate these ...

wood, New Jersey 07675-1227, Telephone1-800-831-1117.If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it mayopen an investigation, and if it finds that asafety defect exists in a group of vehicles, itmay order a recall and remedy campaign.However, NHTSA cannot become involved inindividual problems between you,...

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   151 3 Hazard warning system   216 Central locking system   40 4 Glove compartment   163 5 Radio/CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment and Commu‐nication 6 Climate control   145 7 Controller with buttons   1...

All around the roofliner 1 Intelligent Emergency Re‐quest   216 2 Reading lights   94 3 Interior lights   94 4 Indicator lamp, front-seat pas‐senger airbag   98 Seite 17 Cockpit At a glance 17 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 547 - 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 216 , 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...

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 2 960 547 - 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...

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" Importing profiles Profiles exported via BMW Online can also beimported via BMW...

Malfunction Remote control detection by the vehicle canamong others be malfunctioning under the fol‐lowing circumstances: ▷ The battery of the remote control is dis‐charged. Replace the battery, refer topage 35 . ▷ Interference of the radio connection fromtransmission towers or other equipmentwith h...

From the inside Unlocking and locking Pressing the central locking system buttonlocks or unlocks the vehicle with the doorsclosed. 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. The h...

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 locked inside the vehicle whenthe trunk lid is closed.◀ Closing Recessed grips in the interior trim of the trunklid make it easier to pull down th...

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...

Doors 1. "Settings" 2. "Doors/key" 3. Select the symbol. 4. Select the desired function: ▷ "Driver's door only"Only the driver's door and the fuel fillerflap are unlocked. Pressing again un‐locks the entire vehicle. ▷ "All doors"The entire vehicle is unlocked. Trunk l...

Alarm system The concept When the vehicle is locked, the vehicle alarmsystem responds to: ▷ Opening a door, the hood or the trunk lid. ▷ Movements in the interior. ▷ Changes in the vehicle tilt, e. g., during at‐tempts at stealing a wheel or when towingthe car. ▷ Disconnected battery voltage. The al...

hardtop is open. Falling objects such as leavescan trigger the alarm unintentionally. Avoiding unintentional alarms The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen‐sor can be switched off together, such as inthe following situations: ▷ In automatic car washes. ▷ In duplex garages. ▷ During transport o...

Closing individually 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 front win...

damage to trunk lid and bicycle rack may oc‐cur.◀ Do not operate hardtop on uneven sec‐tions or road Do not open or close hardtop on uneven sec‐tions of road. Otherwise, the vibrations can re‐sult in damage to the hardtop.◀ Using the trunk When hardtop is open Luggage can only be stored under the tr...

Convenient operation from outside When equipped with Comfort Access, thehardtop can also be operated from outside. ▷ Convenient opening with remote opera‐tion, refer to page 37 . ▷ Convenient closing with the remote con‐trol, refer to page 38 . Cargo area partition Fold down trunk partition in the b...

fixing points on the opposite side of the ve‐hicle. 5. Press the wind deflector inwardly and up,arrow 1, to the extent that the wind deflec‐tor can be positioned in front of the fixingpoints on the installation side.Press the wind deflector downward, whileinserting the pins in the corresponding fix‐...

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...

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...

Unlocking the backrest 1. Pull lever up to the stop. 2. Fold backrest forward. Changing the seat position Requirements ▷ Vehicle at a standstill. ▷ When the door is open, the seat is accessi‐ble from the side on which the door isopen. Controls ▷ Press and hold this button until the seathas moved to ...

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...

Distance to the back of the head ▷ Forward: pull. ▷ Back: press the button and push the headrestraint toward the rear. Seat and mirror memory Hints Do not retrieve the memory while drivingDo not retrieve the memory setting while driving, as an unexpected movement of theseat could result in an accide...

Calling up of a seat position deactivated After a brief period, calling up stored seat posi‐tions is deactivated to save battery power.To reactivate calling up of a seat position: ▷ Open and close the door or trunk lid. ▷ Press a button on the remote control. ▷ Press the Start/Stop button. Mirrors E...

2. Engage selector lever position R. Deactivating Slide the switch to the passenger side mirrorposition. Fold in and out Press button. Possible at speeds up to approx.15 mph/20 km/h.E. g. this is advantageous ▷ In car washes. ▷ In narrow streets. ▷ For folding mirrors back out that werefolded away m...

Steering wheel Note Do not adjust while drivingDo not adjust the steering wheel while driving; otherwise, an unexpected movementcould result in an accident.◀ Adjusting 1. Fold the lever down. 2. Move the steering wheel to the preferredheight and angle to suit your seating posi‐tion. 3. Fold the leve...

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 ...

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...

The radio-ready state remains active if, e.g.,the ignition is automatically switched off for thefollowing reasons: ▷ Opening or closing the driver's door. ▷ Unfastening of the driver's safety belt. ▷ When automatically switching from lowbeams to parking lights. If the engine is switched off and the ...

Auto Start/Stop function The concept The Auto Start/Stop function helps save fuel.The system switches off the engine during astop, e.g., in traffic congestion or at trafficlights. The ignition remains switched on. Theengine starts again automatically for drivingoff. Automatic mode After every start ...

Some indicator lights light up for a variedlength of time.The engine can only be started via the Start/Stop button. Functional limitations Even if driving off was not intended, the deacti‐vated engine starts up automatically in the fol‐lowing situations: ▷ Excessive warming of the car's interiorwhen...

Releasing Raise lever slightly, press the button and guidethe lever down. Hints Use while drivingOn rare occasions if it is necessary to use the parking brake while driving, do not use ex‐cessive force when applying it. When using it,keep the button on the lever depressed.Otherwise, using excessive ...

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 64 , 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 the engine is switched off when thevehicle is in radio-ready state, refer topage...

Gears will only be shifted at appropriate engineand road speeds, for example downshifting isnot possible if the engine speed is too high.The selected gear is briefly displayed in the in‐strument cluster, followed by the current gear.If the shift paddles on the steering wheel areused to shift gears i...

To start with Launch Control do not steer thesteering wheel. Start with launch control While the engine is running: 1. Press button or select Sport+ with the Driving Dynamics Control.TRACTION is displayed in the instrumentcluster and the indicator lamp for DSC OFFlights up. 2. Engage selector lever ...

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...

▷ Messages, e.g. Check Control, refer topage 77 . ▷ Current fuel consumption, refer topage 82 . ▷ Navigation display, see User's manual forNavigation, Entertainment and Communi‐cation. ▷ Range, refer to page 81 . ▷ Status, Driving Dynamics Control, refer topage 121 . ▷ Service requirements, refer to...

For more information, see Tire Pressure Moni‐tor, refer to page 100 . Steering system Steering system in some cases defec‐tive.Have the steering system checked by the service center. Engine functions Have the vehicle checked by the serv‐ice center.For additional information, refer to On- board Diagn...

Supplementary text messages Additional information, such as on the cause ofan error or the required action, can be called upvia Check Control.With urgent messages the added text will beautomatically displayed on the Control Display. Symbols Depending on the Check Control message, thefollowing functi...

middle or in the left half ofthe temperature display. ▷ Hot engine: the pointer is at the high end ofthe temperature range. A Check Controlmessage is also displayed. Coolant temperature If the coolant along with the engine becomestoo hot, a Check Control message is displayed.Check the coolant level,...

Displaying the cruising range Depending on your vehicle's optional features,the range can also be displayed as bar in theinstrument cluster. 1. "Settings" 2. "Instrument cluster" 3. "Additional indicators" Current fuel consumption Instrument cluster Displays the current fuel ...

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 deadline has alreadypassed. Entering appointment dates Enter the dates for the required inspections.Make sure that the vehicle's date a...

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...

Information on how to ensure the optimalprotective effect of the airbags ▷ Keep at a distance from the airbags. ▷ Always grasp the steering wheel on thesteering wheel rim, holding your hands atthe 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions, tokeep the risk of injury to your hands orarms as low as possible wh...

Automatic deactivation of the front- seat passenger airbags The system reads if the front passenger seat isoccupied by measuring the human body's re‐sistance.Front, knee and side airbag on the front pas‐senger's side are either activated or deacti‐vated. Leave feet in the footwellMake sure that the ...

Strength of the driver's and front-seat passenger airbag The explosive power that activates driver's/front passenger's airbags very much dependson the positions of the driver's/front passeng‐er's seat.With a respective message appearing on Con‐trol Display calibrate the front seats to keepthe accura...

Do not move hardtopWhen the rollover protection system is extended, do not move the hardtop. Other‐wise, damages or injuries may result.◀ If the rollover protection system was notplaced under any stress after an automatictriggering, it can be pushed back by hand, e.g.to close the hardtop. The protec...

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...

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...

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 housing Information stage The dimmed lamp in the exterior mirror...

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...

Dynamic Damping Control The concept This system reduces undesirable vehicle mo‐tion when using a dynamic driving style or trav‐eling on uneven road surfaces.The system enhances driving dynamics andcomfort fitting road surface and driving style. Programs The system offers several different programs.S...

The program can be configured to individualspecifications. 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. Configuring driving program Settings can be ma...

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...

Distance Select a distanceAdjust the distance according to the traf‐ fic and weather conditions; otherwise, there isthe risk of an accident. Maintain the prescribedsafety distance.◀ Reduce distance Press button repeatedly until the de‐sired distance is set. Instrument cluster will display selected d...

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 224 . 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...

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...

Climate control functions in detail Manual air distribution Turn the wheel to select the de‐sired program or the desired in‐termediate setting. ▷ Windows. ▷ Upper body region. ▷ Windows, upper body region, and foot‐ well. ▷ Footwell. Defrosts windows and removes condensation Direct the air distribut...

When using the automatic climate control,condensation water, refer to page 170 , devel‐ ops that exits underneath the vehicle. Recirculated-air mode You may respond to unpleasant odors or pollu‐tants in the immediate environment by tempo‐rarily suspending the supply of outside air. Thesystem then re...

Automatic climate control with enhanced features 1 Seat heating, left   54 2 Temperature, left3 AUTO program4 Display5 Maximum cooling6 Temperature, right7 Seat heating, right   54 8 Cooling function9 Automatic recirculated-air control/recircu‐ lated-air mode 10 Air distribution, right11 Air flow, A...

by increasing the cooling or heating output,and then keeps it constant.Do not rapidly switch between different tem‐perature settings. Otherwise, the automatic cli‐mate control will not have sufficient time to ad‐just the set temperature. AUTO program Press button.Air flow, air distribution and tempe...

▷ Left LED on, automatic recirculated-aircontrol: a sensor detects pollutants in theoutside air and shuts off automatically. ▷ Right LED on, recirculated-air mode: thesupply of outside air into the vehicle is per‐manently blocked. Recirculated air mode switches off automati‐cally at low external tem...

This filter should be replaced during scheduledmaintenance, refer to page 205 , of your vehi‐ cle. Ventilation Front ventilation ▷ Lever for changing the air flow direction,arrow 1. ▷ Thumbwheels for opening and closing thevents continuously, arrows 2. ▷ Thumbwheel to vary the temperature inthe uppe...

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: 1. "Settings" 2. "Climate" 3. "Activate timer 1" or "A...

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 right side in t...

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. Loading The concept For easier loading, the vehicle is equipped witha cargo area partition and a Loading aid, referto page 160 . With the ...

Through-loading system The concept The cargo area can be enlarged by foldingdown the rear seat backrest or removing themiddle section. Hints Danger of jammingBefore folding down the rear seat back‐ rests, ensure that the area of movement of thebackrests is clear. Ensure that no one is lo‐cated in or...

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...

Locking The glove compartment can be locked with anintegrated key. This prevents access to theglove compartment.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‐mediat...

Driving tips This chapter provides you with information useful in dealing with specific driving and operating modes. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 547 - 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...

Do not remove the heat shields installed andnever apply undercoating to them. Make surethat flammable materials, e. g. hay, leaves,grass, etc. do not come in contact with the hotexhaust system while driving, while in idle po‐sition mode, or when parked. Such contactcould lead to a fire, resulting in...

Driving in wet conditions When roads are wet, salted, or in heavy rain,press brake pedal ever so gently every fewmiles.Ensure that this action does not endangerother traffic.The heat generated in this process helps drythe brake discs and pads.In this way braking efficiency will be availablewhen you ...

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 ▷ Cover sharp edges and corners on thecargo. ▷ Heavy cargo: stow as far forward as possi‐ble, directly behind and at the bottom o...

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...

Overview The system includes the followingEfficientDynamics functions and displays: ▷ ECO PRO bonus range, refer to page 175 . ▷ ECO PRO tips driving instruction, refer topage 176 ▷ ECO PRO climate control, refer topage 175 . ▷ ECO PRO coasting driving status, refer topage 177 . ▷ ECO PRO driving st...

Efficiency display Display in the instrument cluster Display in the instrument cluster with extendedrange A mark in the efficiency display informs aboutthe current driving style.Mark in the area of arrow 1: display of the en‐ergy recovered by coasting or when braking.Mark in the area of arrow 2: dis...

Vertical bars show consumption for the se‐lected time frame.Trip interruptions are represented below thebar on the time axis. "Consumption history" Adjusting fuel consumption history time frame Select the symbol. Resetting fuel consumption history 1. Open "Options". 2. "Reset con...

Display Display in the instrument cluster The mark in the efficiency display is backlit inblue and is located at the zero point. The tach‐ometer approximately indicates idle speed.The coasting point indicator is illuminated atthe zero point during coasting. Display in the instrument cluster withexte...

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 2 960 547 - 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...

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 428i, 428i xDrive Tire size Press...

Tire size Pressure specificationsin bar/PSI Front: 225/45 R 1891 Y RSCRear: 255/40 R 1895 Y RSC 2.2 / 32- -2.4 / 35 Front: 225/40 R 1989 Y RSCRear: 255/35 R 1992 Y RSC 2.4 / 35- -2.7 / 39 Front: 225/35 R 2090 Y XL RSCRear: 255/30 R 2092 Y XL RSC 2.7 / 39- -3.2 / 46 Emergency wheel:T 135/80 R 17 102M...

Tire size Pressure specificationsin bar/PSI Specifications inbar/PSI with coldtires 225/45 R 18 91 YRSC225/50 R 17 94 HM+S RSC 2.6 / 38 3.1 / 45 225/45 R 18 95 VM+S XL RSC 2.9 /42 3.4 / 49 Front: 225/45 R 1891 Y RSCRear: 255/40 R 1895 Y RSC 2.6 / 38- -2.8 / 41 Front: 225/40 R 1989 Y RSCRear: 255/35 ...

All passenger car tires must conform to Fed‐eral Safety Requirements in addition to thesegrades. Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative ratingbased on the wear rate of the tire when testedunder controlled conditions on a specified gov‐ernment test course. For example, a tiregraded 150 would ...

Minimum tread depth Wear indicators are distributed around thetire's circumference and have the legally re‐quired minimum height of 0.063 in/1.6 mm. They are marked on the side of the tire withTWI, Tread Wear Indicator. Tire damage General information Inspect your tires often for damage, foreignobje...

Storage Store wheels and tires in a cool, dry place withas little exposure to light as possible.Always protect tires against all contact with oil,grease and fuels.Do not exceed the maximum tire inflation pres‐sure indicated on the side wall of the tire. Run-flat tires Label RSC label on the tire sid...

Sealing container ▷ Sealing container, arrow 1. ▷ Filling hose, arrow 2. Observe use-by date on the sealant container. Compressor 1 On/off reel2 Holder for bottle3 Reduce inflation pressure4 Inflation pressure dial5 Compressor6 Connector/cable for socket7 Connection hose — stowed in the bottom of th...

4. Slide the sealing container upright into theholder on the compressor housing, ensur‐ing that it engages audibly. 5. Screw the connection hose onto the tirevalve of the defective wheel. 6. With the compressor switched off, insertthe plug into a power socket inside the ve‐hicle. 7. With the ignitio...

3. Wrap the empty sealant container and con‐nection hose in suitable material to avoiddirtying the cargo area. 4. Stow the Mobility System back in the vehi‐cle. Distributing the sealant Immediately drive approx. 5 miles/10 km to en‐sure that the sealant is evenly distributed in thetire.Do not exceed...

▷ 225/45 R 18. Follow the snow chain manufacturer's instruc‐tions.Make sure that the snow chains are alwayssufficiently tight. Retighten as needed accord‐ing to the chain manufacturer's instructions.Do not initialize the Flat Tire Monitor aftermounting snow chains, as doing so may resultin incorrect...

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...

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, a check control message is displayed.Diesel engine:During the measurement, the idle speed is in‐creased somewhat. Ge...

The engine oil quality is critical for the life ofthe engine. Suitable engine oil types You can add engine oils that meet the follow‐ing oil rating standards: Gasoline engine BMW Longlife-01. BMW Longlife-01 FE. Further information regarding the oil specifica‐tions and viscosities of engine oils can...

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...

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 circuits.To avoid possible injury or equipment damagewhen replacing b...

Headlights 1 Parking lights / daytime running lights2 Low beams/high beams/headlight flasher3 Turn signal Low beams and high beams are designed withxenon technology.The parking lights and daylight running lightsare made using LED technology.Contact your service center in the event of amalfunction. T...

Headlights 1 Cornering light2 Low beams/headlight flasher3 High beams/headlight flasher4 Parking lights / daytime running lights5 Turn signal6 Side marker lights Contact your service center in the event of amalfunction. Front fog lights Follow general instructions, refer to page 207 . 35-watt bulb, ...

row 1 and the inner part onto the centeringcomponent, arrow 2. Make sure that thetail lamp engages in the rubber mount. 4. Screw the tail lamp on with the two nuts. 5. Mount the cover. Lights in the trunk lid General information Follow general instructions, refer to page 207 . Reversing lights: 16-w...

These lights are made using LED technology.Contact your service center in the event of amalfunction. 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 ...

Power failure After a temporary power loss, some equipmentneeds to be newly initialized or individual set‐tings updated, e. g.: ▷ Seat and mirror memory: store the posi‐tions again. ▷ Time: update. ▷ Date: update. Disposing of old batteries Have old batteries disposed of by yourservice center or bri...

In the trunk Fold up the cargo floor panel. Information on the fuse types and locations isfound on a separate sheet. Seite 215 Replacing components Mobility 215 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 547 - II/15

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...

Tow-starting and towing Note 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.◀ Steptronic transmission: transporting your vehicle Note Your vehicle is not permitted to be to...

The tow fitting is located in a compartment un‐der the cargo floor panel. Tow fitting, information on use ▷ Use only the tow fitting provided withthe vehicle and screw it all the way in. ▷ Use the tow fitting for towing on pavedroads only. ▷ Avoid lateral loading of the tow fitting, e.g.,do not lift...

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...

2. Engage selector lever position N. 3. 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, selector lever position P is en‐gaged and damages...

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 2 960 547 - 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...

Weights 428i Approved gross vehicle weight lbs/kg 4,770/2,164 Load lbs/kg 680/308 Approved front axle load lbs/kg 2,115/959 Approved rear axle load lbs/kg 2,710/1,229 Cargo area capacity cu ft/liters 7.8–13.1/220–370 435i Approved gross vehicle weight lbs/kg 4,870/2,209 Load lbs/kg 680/308 Approved ...

Capacities US gal/liters Notes Fuel tank, approx. Gasoline: 15.8/60 Fuel quality, refer topage 184 Seite 230 Reference Technical data 230 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 547 - II/15

Everything from A to Z IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 119 ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go 124 Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 74 Accessories and parts 7 Activated-charcoal filter 150 Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 116 Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC 12...