CONTROLS for your BMW 5 Series 2024-2025

Dashboard  
CONTROLS  
Dashboard  
available, or may become available in the fu-  
ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.  
Vehicle features and options  
Additional information:  
This chapter describes model-specific equip-  
ment, systems, and functions that are currently  
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.  
In the vicinity of the steering wheel  
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Roller sunblind 98  
Safety switch 99  
Power windows 96  
Memory function 118  
Seat settings menu 48  
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3
6
7
Buttons for the central locking system 91  
Unlocking  
4
5
Exterior mirror adjustment button 116  
Seating comfort features  
Locking  
Lights  
32  
Dashboard  
CONTROLS  
Exterior lighting menu 48  
Audio, see Owner's Manual for  
Navigation, Entertainment, Com-  
munication 6  
Automatic High Beam Assistant  
165  
Voice control, BMW Intelligent  
Personal Assistant 55  
Driving lights automatic 167  
Low-beam headlights 167  
Adaptive lighting functions 170  
Exterior lighting off 167  
Telephone, see Owner's Manual  
for Navigation, Entertainment and  
Communication 6  
Selection of configuration menus  
for instrument cluster and Head-  
up display 143  
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9
Turn signal lever  
Turn signal 164  
Using selection lists 153  
Accessing and resetting trip data  
158  
High-beam headlights, head-  
light flasher 164  
Resetting the G-Meter values  
160  
Steering wheel buttons, left  
13 Wiper lever  
Turn speed control systems on/off  
221  
Wipers 173  
Select speed control system 221  
Rain sensor 173  
Store speed 221  
Cleaning the windshield 174  
Adjusting the speed 221  
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15  
16  
17  
Horn, entire surface  
10 Shift paddles 132  
Sport Boost function 134  
11 Instrument cluster 143  
12 Steering wheel buttons, right  
Adjusting the steering wheel 118  
Unlocking the hood, behind the  
footwell trim 355  
Settings, instrument cluster 143  
Settings for Head-up display 145  
Opening and closing cargo area  
83  
Volume, see Owner's Manual for  
Navigation, Entertainment and  
Communication 6  
33  
Dashboard  
CONTROLS  
In the vicinity of the center console  
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Control display 49  
Hazard warning system 371  
Adjusting the volume  
Station/title forward  
Station/title back  
2
Defrost function 284  
Rear window defroster 284  
6
7
My Modes 135  
3
4
5
Ventilation 286  
Controller with buttons 51  
Parking assistance systems 247  
Vehicle settings menu 48  
Operating elements for entertainment sys-  
tem, see Owner's Manual for Navigation,  
Entertainment, Communication 6  
8
9
Automatic Hold 140  
Parking brake 138  
Selector lever 130  
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Dashboard  
CONTROLS  
10  
Turning drive-ready state on/off  
127  
In the vicinity of the headliner  
1
Emergency Call, SOS 373  
Sliding glass sunroof 99  
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6
7
Interior lights 171  
2
Camera  
Gesture control 60.  
Interior camera 298  
Indicator light, front passenger  
airbag 178  
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4
Reading lights 171  
Interior lighting menu 48  
Fixed glass sunroof 102  
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Sensors of the vehicle  
CONTROLS  
Sensors of the vehicle  
Vehicle features and options Cameras  
This chapter describes model-specific equip-  
Front camera  
ment, systems, and functions that are currently  
available, or may become available in the fu-  
ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.  
Additional information:  
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.  
Overview  
Depending on the equipment, the following  
cameras and sensors are installed in the vehi-  
cle:  
The front camera is located in the radiator  
grille.  
Front camera.  
Camera behind the windshield  
Camera behind the windshield.  
Top view cameras.  
Rearview camera.  
Front radar sensor.  
Radar sensors, side, front.  
Radar sensors, side, rear.  
Ultrasonic sensors in the front/rear bump-  
ers.  
Ultrasonic sensors, side.  
The camera behind the windshield is located  
near the interior mirror.  
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Sensors of the vehicle  
CONTROLS  
When the camera field of view is covered,  
for instance by a fogged up windshield or  
labels.  
Top view cameras  
If the camera lens is dirty or damaged.  
With exterior mirrors folded in.  
With open doors or open cargo area.  
When driving toward bright lights or strong  
reflections, e.g., setting sun.  
When it is dark outside.  
The camera has overheated due to exces-  
sive temperatures and temporarily turned  
off.  
One exterior mirror camera is located at the  
bottom of each exterior mirror housing.  
During calibration of the camera immedi-  
ately after vehicle delivery.  
Rearview camera  
If applicable, a Check Control message will be  
displayed when the system limits are reached.  
Radar sensors  
Safety information  
Warning  
The rearview camera is located in the handle  
strip on the rear of the vehicle.  
The vehicle radar sensors and thus also the  
driver assistance systems can be impaired by  
external influences, e.g., interference. There  
is a risk of accident, injury, or property dam-  
age. Watch the surrounding traffic situation  
closely, be ready to take over steering and  
braking at any time, and actively intervene  
where appropriate.  
Functional requirement of the  
cameras  
The areas of the cameras are clean and clear.  
Additional information:  
Washing the vehicle, refer to page 379.  
Vehicle care, refer to page 380.  
System limits of the cameras  
The cameras may not work properly, e.g.,  
show something that is incorrect, in the follow-  
ing situations:  
In heavy fog, wet conditions, or snowfall.  
On steep hills, in steep depressions or in  
tight curves.  
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Sensors of the vehicle  
CONTROLS  
Front radar sensor  
Functional requirement of the radar  
sensors  
The areas of the radar sensors are clean and  
clear.  
Additional information:  
Washing the vehicle, refer to page 379.  
Vehicle care, refer to page 380.  
System limits of the radar sensors  
The function of the radar sensors may be re-  
stricted or not available, for instance in the fol-  
lowing situations:  
The front radar sensor is located in the radiator  
grille.  
In case of dirty sensors.  
Radar sensors, side, front  
In case of iced-up sensors.  
If sensors are covered such as by labels,  
films or a license-plate carrier.  
If the sensor is not aligned correctly, for in-  
stance due to parking damage.  
If the radiation range of the sensors is cov-  
ered, e.g., by protruding cargo.  
When the field of view of the sensors is cov-  
ered, e.g., by garage walls, hedges, snow  
hills, vehicles or trailers.  
The radar sensors are located on the side of  
the front bumper.  
After improper paint work on the vehicle in  
the area of the sensors.  
On steep hilltops or in sharp dips in the  
road.  
Radar sensors, side, rear  
If applicable, a Check Control message will be  
displayed when the system limits are reached.  
The radar sensors are located on the side of  
the rear bumper.  
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Sensors of the vehicle  
CONTROLS  
Functional requirement of the  
ultrasonic sensors  
Ultrasonic sensors  
The areas of the ultrasonic sensors are clean  
and clear.  
Ultrasonic sensors, front  
Additional information:  
Washing the vehicle, refer to page 379.  
Vehicle care, refer to page 380.  
System limits of the ultrasonic  
sensors  
The detection of objects with ultrasonic meas-  
urements can run into physical limits, e.g., in  
the following situations:  
The ultrasonic sensors of the parking assis-  
tance systems are located in the front bumper.  
If the sensors are dirty or covered, e.g., by  
stickers.  
Ultrasonic sensors, rear  
If the sensor is not aligned correctly, for in-  
stance due to parking damage.  
After improper paint work on the vehicle in  
the area of the sensors.  
For small children and animals.  
For persons with certain clothing, for in-  
stance jacket.  
With obstacles and persons at the edge of  
the lane.  
In case of external interference with the  
ultrasonics, for instance from passing ve-  
hicles, loud machines or other ultrasonic  
sources.  
The ultrasonic sensors of the parking assis-  
tance systems are located in the rear bumper.  
Ultrasonic sensors, side  
Under certain weather conditions, e.g., high  
moisture, wet conditions, snowfall, cold, ex-  
treme heat, or strong wind.  
With tow bars and trailer hitches of other  
vehicles.  
With thin or wedge-shaped objects.  
With moving objects.  
With elevated, protruding objects such as  
ledges.  
With objects with corners, edges, and  
smooth surfaces.  
The ultrasonic sensors for the parking assis-  
tance systems are located on the sides of the  
front and rear bumpers.  
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Sensors of the vehicle  
CONTROLS  
In the case of objects with fine surfaces or  
structures, e.g., wire mesh fences.  
For objects with porous surfaces.  
With small and low objects, for instance  
boxes.  
Low objects already displayed, for instance  
curbs, can be outside of the detection  
ranges of the sensors.  
With soft obstacles or obstacles covered in  
foam material.  
With plants and bushes.  
In automatic car washes.  
In the event of uneven floors, e.g. speed  
bumps.  
If there are large amounts of exhaust gas.  
Cargo that extends beyond the perimeter of  
the vehicle is not taken into account by the  
ultrasonic sensors.  
If applicable, a Check Control message will be  
displayed when the system limits are reached.  
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Operating state of the vehicle  
CONTROLS  
Operating state of the vehicle  
Operating  
element  
Function  
Vehicle features and options  
This chapter describes model-specific equip-  
ment, systems, and functions that are currently  
available, or may become available in the fu-  
ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.  
Start/Stop button.  
Volume button.  
Additional information:  
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.  
General information  
Idle state  
Depending on the situation, the vehicle is in  
one of the three states:  
Idle state.  
Principle  
Standby state.  
Drive-ready state.  
When the vehicle is in idle state, it is switched  
off.  
General information  
The vehicle is in idle state prior to opening  
from the outside and after exiting and locking.  
Overview  
Safety information  
Warning  
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and  
possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident,  
injury, and property damage. Before leaving  
the vehicle, secure the vehicle against rolling  
away.  
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured  
against rolling away, follow the following:  
Set the parking brake.  
Automatic transmission: Make sure that  
selector lever position P is engaged.  
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Operating state of the vehicle  
CONTROLS  
On uphill grades or on downhill slopes,  
turn the front wheels in the direction of  
the curb.  
Establishing idle state when  
opening the front doors  
After a trip, the sleep mode can be established  
by opening the front doors. For this purpose,  
all passengers must exit the vehicle.  
On uphill grades or on downhill slopes,  
also secure the vehicle, for instance with  
a wheel chock.  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
Warning  
3. "Doors and windows"  
4. "Lock/unlock"  
Unattended children or animals in the vehicle  
can cause the vehicle to move and endanger  
themselves and traffic, for example, due to  
the following actions:  
5. "Turn off after opening door"  
Establishing the sleep mode  
manually  
To establish idle state in the vehicle after com-  
pletion of trip:  
Establishing standby.  
Releasing the parking brake.  
Opening and closing the doors or win-  
dows.  
Press and hold the volume but-  
ton on the center console until  
all displays go out.  
Engaging selector lever position N.  
Using vehicle equipment.  
There is a risk of accident, injury, and prop-  
erty damage. Do not leave children or ani-  
mals unattended in the vehicle. Take the ve-  
hicle key with you when exiting and lock the  
vehicle.  
Deep sleep mode  
Principle  
Deep sleep mode is activated to prevent the  
vehicle battery from discharging when the ve-  
hicle is stationary for several weeks.  
Establishing the sleep mode  
automatically  
The sleep mode is established automatically  
such as in the following situations:  
In deep sleep mode, the vehicle functions are  
limited to the essentials.  
After several minutes, if no operation takes  
place on the vehicle.  
General information  
If the charge state of the vehicle battery is  
low.  
When the vehicle is shut down for longer than  
three months, some special measures are nec-  
essary. For more information, contact an au-  
thorized service center or another qualified  
service center or repair shop.  
Depending on the configuration via iDrive:  
one or both front doors will be opened after  
driving when exiting the vehicle.  
In some situations, the idle state is not set au-  
tomatically, for instance during a phone call or  
when the low-beam headlights are switched  
on.  
Activating/deactivating deep sleep  
mode  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
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Operating state of the vehicle  
CONTROLS  
3. "System settings"  
Via the volume button  
4. "Deep sleep mode"  
5. Select the desired setting.  
Push the volume button on the  
center console. The control dis-  
play and the instrument cluster  
illuminate.  
Deep sleep mode deactivates automatically  
when drive-ready state is turned on.  
Access to the vehicle  
Using the Start/Stop button  
Press the Start/Stop button.  
The control display and the instrument  
cluster illuminate.  
Display in the instrument cluster  
OFF is displayed in the instru-  
ment cluster. Drive-ready state  
is turned off and standby state  
turned on.  
Press the button on the cargo area to access  
the vehicle while in deep sleep mode. Deep  
sleep mode remains on in this case.  
Drive-ready state  
Standby state  
Principle  
Turning on drive-ready state corresponds to  
starting the engine.  
Principle  
When standby state is switched on, most func-  
tions can be used while the vehicle is station-  
ary. Desired settings can be adjusted.  
General information  
Some vehicle functions can only be used with  
the drive-ready state switched on.  
General information  
The vehicle is in standby state after the front  
doors are opened from the outside.  
Safety information  
Manually setting to standby  
DANGER  
General information  
Standby can be switched back on after the ve-  
hicle is automatically set to idle state.  
If the exhaust pipe is blocked or ventilation is  
insufficient, harmful exhaust gases can pene-  
trate the vehicle. The exhaust gases contain  
pollutants which are colorless and odorless.  
In enclosed areas, exhaust gases can also  
accumulate outside of the vehicle. There is a  
danger to life. Keep the exhaust pipe free and  
ensure sufficient ventilation.  
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Operating state of the vehicle  
CONTROLS  
Warning  
Turning on the drive-ready state  
1. Depress the brake pedal.  
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and  
possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident,  
injury, and property damage. Before leaving  
the vehicle, secure the vehicle against rolling  
away.  
2. Press the Start/Stop button.  
The ignition is activated automatically for a  
brief time and is stopped as soon as the en-  
gine starts.  
Most of the indicator lights and warning lights  
on the instrument cluster illuminate for differ-  
ent lengths of time.  
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured  
against rolling away, follow the following:  
Set the parking brake.  
Automatic transmission: Make sure that  
selector lever position P is engaged.  
Gasoline engine  
Depending on the motorization, the full drive  
power may not be available for approximately  
30 seconds after starting the engine. In this  
case, the vehicle will not accelerate as usual.  
On uphill grades or on downhill slopes,  
turn the front wheels in the direction of  
the curb.  
On uphill grades or on downhill slopes,  
also secure the vehicle, for instance with  
a wheel chock.  
Additional information:  
Power gauge, refer to page 154.  
Display in the instrument cluster  
The activated drive-ready state is indicated  
in the instrument cluster, depending on the  
equipment, by the display of information re-  
quired for driving or the READY display.  
NOTICE  
Repeatedly attempting to start the engine or  
repeatedly starting the vehicle in rapid suc-  
cession can cause the starter to overheat.  
This also results in unburned or inadequately  
burned fuel, and can cause the catalytic con-  
verter to overheat. There is a risk of property  
damage. Avoid repeated starting of the vehi-  
cle, particularly repeated starting in rapid suc-  
cession.  
Turning off drive-ready state  
1. When the vehicle is stationary, apply the  
parking brake.  
2. Press the Start/Stop button.  
The engine is switched off. The vehicle  
switches into standby state.  
Turning on the drive-ready state  
General information  
Drive-ready state is turned on  
using the Start/Stop button.  
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BMW iDrive  
CONTROLS  
BMW iDrive  
Safety information  
Vehicle features and options  
This chapter describes model-specific equip-  
ment, systems, and functions that are currently  
available, or may become available in the fu-  
ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.  
Warning  
Operating the integrated information systems  
and communication devices while driving can  
distract from surrounding traffic. It is possible  
to lose control of the vehicle. There is a risk of  
accident, injury, and property damage. Only  
use the systems or devices when the traffic  
situation allows. As warranted, stop and use  
the systems and devices while the vehicle is  
stationary.  
Additional information:  
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.  
Display and operating  
concept  
Principle  
Main menu  
BMW iDrive is the vehicle’s display and oper-  
ating concept and includes a wide range of  
functions.  
General information  
The main menu is divided into different areas.  
General information  
Overview  
Depending on vehicle equipment, the functions  
can be operated as follows:  
Via the control display.  
Via the Controller.  
Via the touchpad.  
Via the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant.  
Via the gesture control.  
Via the operating elements on the steering  
wheel.  
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Widgets  
Additional information:  
2
3
4
5
Status information  
Configuration bar for main display  
Temperature setting  
Menu bar  
Instrument cluster, refer to page 143.  
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BMW iDrive  
CONTROLS  
Android Auto© menu  
Menu bar  
Depending on the national-market version  
with a connected function: access to Android  
Auto. Android Auto enables the secure use  
of certain functions of a compatible Android  
smartphone via iDrive.  
Apps menu  
Access to apps and vehicle functions. A  
filter can be selected. If necessary, change the  
filter to see the apps you want.  
"All apps": All apps and functions are dis-  
played.  
Widgets  
Widgets show real-time information and dy-  
namic content such as current media or paired  
smartphones. The widgets also serve as but-  
tons and allow jumping to the relevant menu.  
"Infotainment": Only infotainment apps are  
displayed.  
"Vehicle": Only vehicle adjustment func-  
tions are displayed.  
"Recently used": The most recently used  
apps are displayed.  
Main display  
The main display shows real-time information  
and dynamic content such as the navigation  
map. This display also contains buttons and  
lets you jump to the desired menu.  
Media menu  
Access to functions of the entertainment  
system, e.g., radio stations or connection with  
external devices.  
Status information  
Communication menu  
General information  
Access to the telephone and message  
function as well as the connection and man-  
agement of mobile devices such as smart-  
phones.  
The status field can be found in the upper area  
of the control display. Status information is dis-  
played in the form of icons. Depending on the  
equipment and national-market version, differ-  
ent icons are available.  
Navigation menu  
Access to the navigation system, destina-  
tion input and traffic bulletins. Configurable  
map views and other functions such as points  
of interest.  
Telephone status information  
Icon  
Meaning  
Active call.  
Climate menu  
Signal strength.  
SIM card missing.  
The Climate menu provides access to all  
climate control functions.  
Entertainment status information  
Apple CarPlay© menu  
Depending on the national-market version  
with a connected function: access to Apple  
CarPlay. Apple CarPlay enables the secure  
use of certain functions of a compatible Apple  
iPhone via iDrive.  
Icon Meaning  
USB audio.  
Bluetooth audio.  
Smartphone audio.  
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CONTROLS  
Input and display  
Icon Meaning  
Connected Music with Spotify.  
Letters and numbers  
Letters and numbers can be entered using the  
controller, touchpad, control display, or voice  
control, depending on vehicle equipment.  
Time shift.  
Wi-Fi.  
Apple CarPlay.  
Android Auto.  
Satellite radio is switched on.  
Icon  
Function  
Change between capital and  
lower-case letters.  
Enter a blank space.  
Switching between languages.  
Use voice control.  
Status information messages  
Icon Meaning  
Number of notifications.  
Check Control message.  
Suppress private information.  
Do not disturb.  
Confirm entry.  
Shift the input area to the left  
or right.  
Entry comparison  
Message.  
When entering data from a database such as  
contacts, the selection is gradually narrowed  
down for each character entered, with charac-  
ters being added as necessary.  
Additional information:  
Owner's Manual for Navigation, Entertain-  
ment, and Communication, refer to page 6.  
Activating/deactivating the functions  
Some menu items are preceded by an icon.  
Selecting the menu item enables or disables  
the function.  
Other status information  
Icon Meaning  
Sound output active.  
Icon  
Meaning  
Sound output deactivated.  
Activation word active.  
BMW ID or driver profile.  
Destination guidance active.  
Go to quick access.  
Function is activated.  
Function is deactivated.  
Enabling/disabling audible feedback  
For some functions, audio confirmation is  
given, e.g., sounds are emitted when operating  
the control display.  
Wireless charging active.  
Park Distance Control: sound active.  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
Park Distance Control: sound deacti-  
vated.  
3. "System settings"  
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4. "Sound"  
Shortcuts can only be created with an active  
BMW ID or a driver profile.  
5. Select the desired setting.  
Executing a function  
1. Swipe from top to bottom on the control  
display.  
Quick access  
The quick link provides access to shortcuts,  
certain settings, and app recommendations.  
2. Tap the desired shortcut.  
Input  
Operation  
The function will work immediately. This  
means for instance that the connection is es-  
tablished when a phone number is selected.  
Show  
Swipe from top to bottom on the  
quick link. control display.  
Slide the controller up.  
Tap the icon on the status  
bar.  
Swipe from the bottom up on the  
quick link. control display.  
Slide the controller down.  
Deleting shortcuts  
1. Swipe from top to bottom on the control  
display.  
Hide  
2. Press and hold the desired shortcut.  
3. "Delete shortcut"  
Activating/deactivating pop-ups  
For some functions, pop-ups are displayed  
automatically on the control display. Some of  
these pop-ups can be activated or deactivated.  
Direct access  
General information  
The vehicle has buttons that can be used to  
access menus for the respective function di-  
rectly on the control display. Then continue the  
operation via iDrive.  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "System settings"  
4. "Pop-ups"  
Overview  
5. Select the desired setting.  
Button Function  
Shortcuts  
Go to the Drive Settings menu on  
the center console.  
General information  
The iDrive functions can be stored on the  
shortcuts and called up directly, for instance  
radio stations, navigation destinations, phone  
numbers and menu entries.  
Go to the Exterior Lighting menu be-  
tween the steering wheel and driv-  
er’s door.  
Go to the Interior Lighting menu on  
the headliner.  
Storing a function  
1. Select the desired function.  
2. Press and hold the desired function.  
3. "Add to shortcuts"  
Go to the Seat Settings menu on the  
driver’s door.  
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CONTROLS  
Safety information  
BMW Curved Display  
Warning  
Principle  
When driving, loose items or devices con-  
nected to the vehicle with a cable, i.e., mobile  
phones, may be thrown around the vehicle,  
e.g., in the event of an accident or when brak-  
ing or performing evasive maneuvers. There  
is a risk of injury and risk of property damage.  
Secure loose objects or devices that are con-  
nected to the vehicle via a cable.  
The BMW Curved Display is a single-screen  
display in the instrument panel that is curved  
towards the driver. The BMW Curved Display  
comprises the instrument cluster on the driv-  
er's side and the control display.  
General information  
Follow instructions for cleaning the BMW  
Curved Display in the Care chapter.  
Additional information:  
Warning  
Caring for special components, refer to  
page 382.  
Objects in the area in front of a display can  
slip and damage the display. There is a risk  
of injury and risk of property damage. Do not  
place objects in the area in front of a display.  
Overview  
Overview  
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Instrument cluster 143  
Control display 49  
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Control display.  
Control display  
Switching the control display on/off  
automatically  
The control display is turned on automatically  
when the vehicle is unlocked or as soon as the  
control display is needed for operation.  
Principle  
The iDrive functions are displayed on the con-  
trol display.  
In certain situations, the control display is  
switched off automatically, for instance if no  
operation is performed on the vehicle for sev-  
eral minutes.  
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BMW iDrive  
CONTROLS  
Switching the control display on/off  
manually  
Overview  
1. Swipe from top to bottom on the control  
display.  
2. "Screen off"  
Tap the control display to turn it on again.  
Setting the brightness  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
Controller  
3. "Displays"  
Buttons on the Controller  
4. "Control display"  
5. "Brightness at night"  
6. Make the desired setting.  
Button  
Function  
Call up the main menu.  
Depending on the light conditions, the bright-  
ness control may not be clearly visible.  
Go to Media menu.  
Go to Phone menu.  
Go to Navigation menu.  
Go to previous menu.  
System limits  
In the case of very high temperatures on the  
control display, for instance due to intense so-  
lar radiation, the brightness may be reduced  
down to complete deactivation. Once the  
temperature is reduced, for instance through  
shade or air conditioning system, the normal  
functions are restored.  
Controller  
Principle  
Operation  
The Controller can be used to select menu  
items and enter the settings. The buttons can  
be used to open the menus directly.  
Rotate the Controller to switch between  
menu options, for example.  
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Selecting menu items  
1. Turn the Controller until the desired menu  
item is highlighted.  
2. Press the Controller.  
Adjusting the main display  
The main display can be adjusted in the main  
menu.  
Press the Controller to select a menu  
option, for example.  
1.  
Press the button.  
2. If necessary, tilt the Controller to select the  
main display.  
3. Tilt the Controller to the right.  
4. Select the desired main display.  
Selecting a widget  
1. Use the Controller to select widgets.  
2. If necessary, turn the Controller until the de-  
sired widget is selected.  
Slide the Controller in four directions to  
switch between menus, for example.  
3. Press the Controller.  
Adjusting widgets  
The widgets can be adjusted in the main  
menu. The adjustments can only be performed  
when the vehicle is stationary.  
1. Press the button, if needed  
.
2. Using the Controller, select the widget, then  
press and hold the Controller.  
Operating via the Controller  
3. The following adjustments can be made:  
"Add widget below"  
Opening the main menu  
A new widget can be added below the  
selected widget.  
Press the button.  
"Delete widget page"  
The widget is deleted.  
"Sort widgets"  
The main menu is displayed.  
The widget can be moved to the desired  
position.  
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A new widget can be added at the end of the  
list.  
Deleting an entry  
Icon Function  
Tap the icon at the end of the list.  
Press Controller: delete a letter or num-  
ber.  
Switching between menus  
A new display opens after a menu item is se-  
lected.  
Hold the Controller down: delete all let-  
ters or numbers.  
Slide the Controller to the left.  
The current menu closes and the previous  
menu is displayed.  
Using alphabetical lists  
For alphabetical lists with more than 30 en-  
tries, the letters for which an entry exists can  
be displayed in a text box.  
Press the button.  
The current menu closes and the previous  
menu is displayed.  
1. Turn the Controller to the left or right  
quickly.  
2. Select the first letter of the desired entry.  
Calling up the context menu  
Depending on the menu item, a context menu  
with additional options can be displayed.  
The first entry of the selected letter is dis-  
played in the list.  
1. Select the desired menu item using the  
Controller.  
Operation via touchpad  
2. Press and hold the Controller.  
General information  
Depending on vehicle equipment, some iDrive  
functions can be operated with the controller  
touchpad.  
The menu consists of various areas, for in-  
stance:  
"General help": Go to the Integrated Own-  
er's Manual.  
The touchpad is located on the Controller.  
Touch the touchpad with your fingers. Do not  
use any objects.  
"Add to shortcuts": define menu item as  
shortcut.  
Entering letters and numbers  
Letters and numbers can only be entered  
when stationary.  
Selecting functions  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
Input  
3. "System settings"  
4. "Touchpad"  
1. Turn the Controller: select letters or num-  
bers.  
5. Select the desired setting.  
2.  
: confirm entry.  
Additional information:  
Setting the system language, refer to  
page 57.  
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Entering letters and numbers  
Using alphabetical lists  
Alphabetical lists with more than 30 entries  
permit a direct jump to letters for which an en-  
try exists.  
Enter characters as they are displayed on  
the control display.  
Always enter associated characters such as  
accents or periods so that the letter can be  
clearly recognized.  
Enter the first letter on the touchpad.  
The first entry of the entered letter is displayed  
in the list.  
The set language determines what input  
is possible. Where necessary, enter special  
characters via the Controller.  
Operation via control display  
Additional information:  
Setting the system language, refer to  
page 57.  
General information  
Depending on the equipment version, the con-  
trol display is equipped with a touchscreen.  
Entering special characters  
You can tap on menu items and widgets.  
Touch the control display with your fingers. Do  
not use any objects.  
Function  
Operation  
Delete a charac- Swipe to the left on the  
ter.  
touchpad.  
Opening the main menu  
Tap on the icon.  
Enter a blank  
space.  
Swipe to the right in the  
center of the touchpad.  
The main menu is displayed.  
Enter a hyphen. Swipe to the right in the  
upper area of the touch-  
pad.  
Adjusting the main display  
The main display can be adjusted in the main  
menu.  
Enter an under- Swipe to the right in the  
score.  
lower area of the touch-  
pad.  
1.  
Tap on the icon.  
2. Swipe the configuration bar on the right  
side of the screen to the left.  
Using the map  
The map in the navigation system can be  
moved via the touchpad.  
3. Select the desired main display.  
Switching between widgets  
Widgets in the main menu display dynamic in-  
formation and can be used as buttons.  
Tap the map on the control display and then  
continue operation using the touchpad.  
Function  
Operation  
To switch between widgets, scroll up or down  
through the widgets.  
Move map.  
Swipe in the appropriate di-  
rection.  
To display additional functions of the widgets,  
scroll left or right within the widgets.  
Display menu. Tap once.  
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Adjusting widgets  
Entering letters and numbers  
The widgets can be adjusted in the main  
menu. The adjustments can only be performed  
when the vehicle is stationary.  
Input  
1. If necessary, tap the  
display.  
icon or control  
1. If necessary,  
tap the icon.  
2. Enter desired letters and numbers.  
2. Press and hold the widget.  
3. The following adjustments can be made:  
Deleting an entry  
"Add widget below"  
Icon Function  
A new widget can be added below the  
selected widget.  
Tap icon: delete a letter or a number.  
"Delete widget page"  
The widget is deleted.  
"Sort widgets"  
Press and hold the icon: delete all let-  
ters or numbers.  
The widget can be moved to the desired  
position.  
Using the map  
The navigation map can be moved on the con-  
trol display.  
A new widget can be added at the end of the  
list.  
Function  
Operation  
Tap the icon at the end of the list.  
Move map.  
Swipe in the appropriate  
direction.  
Sorting apps  
To resort the app icons, press and hold the de-  
sired icon and move it to the desired location.  
Enlarge/shrink  
map.  
Drag in or out with the fin-  
gers.  
Display menu.  
Tap once.  
Switching between menus  
A new display opens after a menu item is se-  
lected.  
Using alphabetical lists  
For alphabetical lists with more than 30 en-  
tries, the letters for which an entry exists can  
be displayed in a text box.  
Select the arrow symbol.  
The current menu closes and the previous  
menu is displayed.  
1. Tap the letter in front of the list.  
A letter box is displayed.  
Calling up the context menu  
Depending on the menu item, a context menu  
with additional options can be displayed.  
2. Tap the first letter of the desired entry.  
The first entry of the selected letter is dis-  
played in the list.  
Press and hold the desired menu item.  
The menu consists of various areas, for in-  
stance:  
"General help": Go to the Integrated Own-  
er's Manual.  
"Add to shortcuts": define menu item as  
shortcut.  
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Relevant ConnectedDrive services from the  
ConnectedDrive Store.  
BMW Intelligent Personal  
Assistant  
Suggestions, refer to page 58.  
Principle  
Activating the voice control system  
The BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant is a  
personal assistant that enables natural voice  
operation of various vehicle functions. The  
Personal Assistant makes it easier to operate  
the vehicle by providing proactive suggestions  
and automating habits.  
General information  
There are various methods for activating the  
voice control feature:  
Press the button on the steering  
wheel briefly.  
General information  
The microphone on the driver's side is ac-  
tive.  
BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant is avail-  
able depending on national-market version.  
Speaking the activation word.  
The system includes special microphones  
on the driver side and front passenger side.  
The microphones on the driver's or front  
passenger's side are active with the follow-  
ing voice control, depending on where the  
activation word was spoken.  
Say the commands and numbers fluently  
as well as with normal volume, emphasis,  
and speed.  
Then say the command. The activation word  
and the command can be spoken without  
pause in one sentence.  
›...‹ identifies commands that can be spo-  
ken.  
Functional requirements  
Microphone button on steering wheel  
A language that is supported by the Per-  
sonal Assistant must be set via iDrive.  
1.  
Press button briefly.  
Setting the system language, refer to  
page 57.  
2. Say the command.  
Activation word  
General information  
Always say commands in the configured  
system language.  
For the full range of functions, you must acti-  
vate, configure, or purchase the following func-  
tions:  
Saying the activation word will start the Per-  
sonal Assistant. The Personal Assistant lis-  
tens.  
Online speech processing, refer to  
page 58.  
For all settings under  
Preset activation word  
Data protection, refer to page 69.  
Activation word, refer to page 55.  
BMW ID or a driver profile.  
›Hello BMW‹: The default activation word can  
be activated and deactivated.  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "System settings"  
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4. "Voice control"  
5. "Additional speech assistants"  
6. Select the desired setting.  
5. "Personal Assistant (BMW)"  
6. "Wake word"  
Canceling voice control  
7. ""Hello BMW""  
Personal activation word  
Press the button on the steering  
In addition to the preset activation word, a  
personal activation word can be set up with  
an active BMW ID or a driver profile. The per-  
sonal activation word can also be changed or  
deleted.  
wheel again.  
›Cancel‹  
Slide the Controller to the right or left.  
Press the Controller.  
The activation word should consist of multiple  
syllables to ensure good recognition.  
Possible commands  
›Hello‹: The additional phrase is not necessary  
for the activation word and does not need to  
be spoken.  
General information  
Commands can be used to give instructions  
or ask questions, with the Personal Assistant  
providing assistance.  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
For example, you can call contacts, navigate  
to an address, apply settings, or ask questions  
about a vehicle function. Most vehicle functions  
can be operated via voice commands, e.g., the  
Automatic Parking Assistant.  
3. "System settings"  
4. "Voice control"  
5. "Personal Assistant (BMW)"  
6. "Wake word"  
Most content on the control display can be  
spoken as commands, e.g., menu items or list  
entries.  
7. "Personal wake word"  
8. "Set"  
9. "Start recording"  
Help for voice control  
Activation word from third-party providers  
›Voice commands‹: have possible example  
commands suggested.  
Depending on national-market version, some  
third-party providers offer digital voice assis-  
tants, e.g., Amazon Alexa.  
›General information on voice control‹: have  
information on the operating principle of the  
voice control announced.  
To use Siri, the smartphone must be con-  
nected via Apple CarPlay.  
›Help‹: have tips and example commands  
for voice control announced.  
The activation word from connected third-  
party providers can be used in addition to your  
preset or personal activation word from BMW.  
Additional example commands for the cur-  
rent context are displayed in the widget of  
the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant.  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
Sample commands  
3. "System settings"  
4. "Voice control"  
›Call John Smith‹  
›Drive me to JFK airport‹  
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›Play a classical music station‹  
›Is my tire pressure still OK?‹  
›Activate the climate control‹  
›Increase the ACC distance‹  
›Sport mode‹  
Example command: ›How can the passenger  
airbag be deactivated?‹  
The Personal Assistant returns feedback.  
When stationary, the section of the integrated  
Owner's Manual is displayed on the control  
display.  
Additional example commands can be dis-  
played on the control display.  
Settings  
1.  
Apps menu  
Setting the system language  
2. "All apps"  
1.  
Apps menu  
3. "Personal Assistant"  
4. "Help"  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "System settings"  
4. "Language"  
5. "Example commands"  
Sample commands for the current context are  
displayed in the BMW Intelligent Personal As-  
sistant widget.  
5. Select the desired setting.  
Setting the response length  
Additional information:  
You can set the Personal Assistant to use  
standard dialog or a short version. In case of  
the short version, the announcements by the  
Personal Assistant are played back in an ab-  
breviated version.  
Adjust widgets, refer to page 53.  
Menu items  
The Personal Assistant can bring up menu  
items directly. Say the menu items as they are  
displayed on the control display. You do not  
have to follow the order of the menu items  
when speaking them out loud.  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "System settings"  
4. "Voice control"  
1. Activate the voice control system.  
2. ›Media‹  
5. "Personal Assistant (BMW)"  
6. "Response length"  
7. Select the desired setting.  
3. ›Presets‹  
The stored stations are displayed on the  
control display.  
Speaking during voice output  
Owner's Manual via voice operation  
You can ask simple questions about vehicle  
functions and the operation of the vehicle.  
It is possible to answer during inquiries of the  
Personal Assistant. The function can be dis-  
abled if requests are often canceled uninten-  
tionally, for instance due to background noise  
or conversations in the vehicle.  
The voice activation system and the feed-  
back it provides do not replace the printed  
or Integrated Owner's Manual. The function  
is available depending on the national-market  
version. The speech recognition and quality of  
the feedback may vary.  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "System settings"  
4. "Voice control"  
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5. "Personal Assistant (BMW)"  
3. "System settings"  
6. "Speaking during voice output"  
4. "Voice control"  
5. "Personal Assistant (BMW)"  
6. "Online speech processing"  
Suggestions  
General information  
Configuring the visualization  
How the Personal Assistant is visualized can  
be set.  
The Personal Assistant provides helpful, indi-  
vidual suggestions.  
Activating/deactivating suggestions  
1.  
Apps menu  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "System settings"  
4. "Voice control"  
3. "System settings"  
4. "Voice control"  
5. "Personal Assistant (BMW)"  
6. "Visualization"  
5. "Personal Assistant (BMW)"  
6. "Receive suggestions"  
Voice control from third-party  
providers  
Adapting suggestions  
Suggestions can be adapted, for example, by  
category or to output a signal tone.  
Depending on vehicle equipment, third-party  
voice control can be enabled by pressing and  
holding the microphone button on the steering  
wheel.  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
1.  
Apps menu  
3. "System settings"  
4. "Voice control"  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "System settings"  
4. "Voice control"  
5. "Long press"  
5. "Personal Assistant (BMW)"  
6. Select the desired setting.  
6. Select the desired setting.  
Online speech processing  
Online speech processing improves the quality  
of the speech recognition and search results  
for points of interest. To use the functions,  
data is transmitted to a service provider via an  
encrypted connection and stored locally there.  
An active ConnectedDrive contract is required  
for online voice processing. ConnectedDrive is  
available depending on the national-market  
version. Online speech processing is not avail-  
able in all languages.  
Voice control in rear  
Depending on vehicle equipment, the Personal  
Assistant can be started and operated from  
the rear by saying the activation word.  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "System settings"  
4. "Voice control"  
1.  
Apps menu  
5. "Personal Assistant (BMW)"  
6. "Rear voice control"  
2. "Vehicle"  
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Adjusting the volume  
Turn the volume button during the voice guid-  
ance until the desired volume is set.  
Activating Amazon Alexa Car  
Integration  
Amazon Alexa Car Integration is activated in  
the vehicle and My BMW app if necessary.  
The volume remains constant even if the vol-  
ume of other audio sources is changed.  
Follow the instructions from the Amazon Alexa  
app to set it up in the vehicle.  
Using the voice activation of the  
smartphone  
Depending on the device, a smartphone con-  
nected to the vehicle can be used via voice  
control.  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "All apps"  
3. "Amazon Alexa"  
4. Select the desired setting.  
After setting it up, use Amazon Alexa in the  
vehicle as follows:  
The device must be connected via Apple Car-  
Play or Android Auto.  
Say the activation word "Alexa" and the de-  
sired command.  
1. Press and hold the  
button on the  
Information about the active function is dis-  
played on the control display. If the function  
is restricted, reconnect Bluetooth and Wi-Fi as  
necessary.  
steering wheel for approx. 3 seconds.  
The voice activation of the smartphone is  
activated.  
If activation is successful, a confirmation  
appears on the control display.  
Automating routines  
General information  
2. Press and hold the  
button on the  
The Personal Assistant can automate routines,  
for instance the automatic opening of windows  
in the same place. Rules are created for this  
purpose, which can be activated and deacti-  
vated at any time.  
steering wheel to cancel voice control of the  
smartphone.  
Amazon Alexa Car Integration  
Principle  
Activating/deactivating routines  
Amazon Alexa Car Integration is available de-  
pending on vehicle equipment and national-  
market version. Alexa is a digital assistant  
from Amazon. With Amazon Alexa Car Integra-  
tion, Alexa can be used in the vehicle. For  
safety reasons, the use of some Alexa func-  
tions may be restricted while driving your vehi-  
cle.  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "All apps"  
3. "Automate habits"  
4. Select the desired setting.  
System limits  
The Personal Assistant provides informa-  
tion about vehicle functions that may not be  
installed in the vehicle.  
Functional requirements  
A BMW ID or driver profile is activated.  
An active Amazon account must exist.  
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This also applies to safety functions and  
systems.  
The camera in the headliner detects gestures  
that are carried out in the area of the center  
console at the height of the control display.  
Certain noises can be detected and may  
lead to problems. Keep the doors and win-  
dows closed.  
The camera of the gesture control uses an in-  
visible Class 1 laser.  
Noises from the front passenger or occu-  
pants can impair the system. Avoid making  
other noise in the vehicle while speaking.  
Activate/deactivate gesture control  
1.  
Apps menu  
Major language dialects can cause prob-  
lems with the speech recognition feature.  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "System settings"  
4. "Gesture control"  
5. "Gesture control"  
A poor data connection affects the re-  
sponse time of the Personal Assistant and  
search function.  
Settings  
BMW Gesture Control  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
Principle  
Several iDrive functions can be operated by  
hand motion using BMW Gesture Control.  
3. "System settings"  
4. "Gesture control"  
5. Select the desired setting.  
Overview  
Carrying out gestures  
Perform gestures underneath the interior  
mirror and next to the steering wheel.  
Execute gestures clearly.  
The gestures can also be executed from  
the front-passenger side.  
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Possible gestures  
Gesture  
Operation  
Function  
Move extended index finger forward and Accept call.  
backward in the direction of the control  
Select a highlighted entry in a  
list during voice control.  
display.  
Confirm pop-up.  
Swipe the hand in front of the control  
display in the direction of the passenger  
seat.  
Reject call.  
Close pop-up.  
End voice control.  
Move extended index finger slowly in a  
clockwise circular movement.  
Increase the volume.  
Gesture is detected after one circular  
movement.  
Move the extended index finger counter- Reduce the volume.  
clockwise in a circular movement.  
Gesture is detected after one circular  
movement.  
Depending on the  
equipment:  
Bring thumb and index finger together  
and move the hand to the right or left.  
Turn vehicle in the Live Vehi-  
cle view.  
3D view: rotate camera view.  
This gesture can only be exe-  
cuted while the vehicle is sta-  
tionary.  
Move fist with thumb extended to the left Reverse Skip function.  
back and forth.  
The previous title is played.  
Move fist with thumb extended to the  
right back and forth.  
Forward Skip function.  
The next title is played.  
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Gesture  
Operation  
Function  
With the index and middle fingers ex-  
tended, point into the direction of the  
control display.  
Perform individually assigna-  
ble gesture.  
Stretch out five fingers, form a fist and  
stretch five fingers out again.  
Perform individually assigna-  
ble gesture.  
5. "Point two fingers at display" or "Show five-  
o-five fingers"  
Assigning gesture individually  
General information  
6. Select the desired setting.  
Two gestures can be assigned individually and  
can be configured as shortcut for certain func-  
tions such as:  
System limits  
Gesture recognition by the camera in the  
headliner can be disturbed by the following cir-  
cumstances:  
Destination guidance to home address.  
Mute/Playback  
The camera lens is covered.  
Control display on/off  
Objects are located on the interior mirror.  
Gesture shortcuts can only be created with an  
active BMW ID or a driver profile.  
The camera lens is dirty, clean camera  
lens.  
Configure gesture shortcut  
The desired function can be selected directly in  
every menu and configured as shortcut.  
Sensors and camera lenses, refer to  
page 380.  
The gesture is executed outside of the de-  
tection range.  
1. Press and hold the desired menu item.  
2. "Add to gesture shortcuts"  
Wearing of gloves or jewelry.  
Smoking in the car's interior.  
3. Select the desired gesture.  
Select function  
Some defined functions can be selected di-  
rectly in the menu for gesture control.  
Connecting mobile devices  
to the vehicle  
1.  
Apps menu  
Principle  
2. "Vehicle"  
Various connection modes are available for us-  
ing mobile devices in the vehicle. The connec-  
tion mode to select depends on the mobile de-  
vice and desired function.  
3. "System settings"  
4. "Gesture control"  
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accident, injury, and property damage. Only  
use the systems or devices when the traffic  
situation allows. As warranted, stop and use  
the systems and devices while the vehicle is  
stationary.  
General information  
Detailed information on the functions and con-  
nection modes is provided in the following me-  
dia from the Owner's Manual under the speci-  
fied keyword:  
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle.  
Overview  
Printed Owner's Manual for navigation,  
communication and entertainment.  
The following overview shows possible func-  
tions and suitable connection modes for them.  
The range of functions depends on the vehicle  
equipment and the mobile device.  
The following information sources can also be  
used:  
Driver’s Guide app.  
Driver’s Guide Web.  
Safety information  
Warning  
Operating the integrated information systems  
and communication devices while driving can  
distract from surrounding traffic. It is possible  
to lose control of the vehicle. There is a risk of  
Function  
Connection mode  
Icon on the con-  
trol display  
Making calls via the hands-free sys- Bluetooth.  
tem.  
Keyword: Bluetooth connection.  
Using phone functions via iDrive.  
Keyword: calling via Bluetooth.  
Playing music from a mobile device.  
Keyword: audio.  
Bluetooth audio.  
Keyword: Bluetooth connection.  
Calling without a mobile phone.  
Personal eSIM.  
Keyword: calling with the Personal  
eSIM.  
Keyword: Personal eSIM.  
Data exchange between mobile de-  
vice and vehicle.  
Wi-Fi.  
Keyword: vehicle WLAN.  
Use Internet access via the personal Wi-Fi via personal hotspot.  
hotspot.  
Keyword: personal hotspot.  
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Function  
Connection mode  
Icon on the con-  
trol display  
Using Apple CarPlay via iDrive and  
via voice control.  
Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.  
Keyword: Bluetooth connection and  
Keyword: Apple CarPlay preparation. vehicle Wi-Fi.  
Using Android Auto via iDrive and via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.  
voice control.  
Keyword: Bluetooth connection and  
Keyword: Android Auto preparation. vehicle Wi-Fi.  
Playing music from a USB device.  
Keyword: audio.  
USB.  
Keyword: USB connection.  
Additional information:  
USB port, refer to page 295.  
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There is a risk of accident, injury, and prop-  
erty damage. Do not leave children or ani-  
mals unattended in the vehicle. Take the ve-  
hicle key with you when exiting and lock the  
vehicle.  
Vehicle features and options  
This chapter describes model-specific equip-  
ment, systems, and functions that are currently  
available, or may become available in the fu-  
ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.  
Additional information:  
Functional requirements  
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.  
Active ConnectedDrive contract.  
The integrated SIM card in the vehicle has  
been activated.  
BMW Remote Software  
Upgrade  
Cellular network reception.  
Consent to transmit the corresponding data  
was given in the Data Protection menu.  
Principle  
Additional information:  
Remote Software Upgrade can be used to up-  
date the entire software of the vehicle. This  
makes new functions, functional enhance-  
ments or quality improvements available.  
Data protection, refer to page 69.  
Search for an upgrade  
Functional requirement  
Standby must be turned on to search for a  
Remote Software Upgrade.  
General information  
BMW recommends performing the Remote  
Software Upgrade as soon as it becomes  
available.  
Automatic search  
The vehicle regularly searches for updates in  
the background.  
Safety information  
Warning  
Manual search  
Unattended children or animals in the vehicle  
can cause the vehicle to move and endanger  
themselves and traffic, for example, due to  
the following actions:  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "All apps"  
3. "System settings"  
4. "Remote Software Upgrade"  
5. "Search for upgrades"  
Establishing standby.  
Releasing the parking brake.  
6. Follow the instructions on the control dis-  
play.  
Opening and closing the doors or win-  
dows.  
Engaging selector lever position N.  
Using vehicle equipment.  
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Download of an upgrade  
Information about the version  
Automatic download  
General information  
If available, the data for a Remote Software  
Upgrade is automatically downloaded to the  
vehicle. No download consent is required.  
The information about the version contains a  
description of the updates included in the Re-  
mote Software Upgrade. During the download  
and after the installation has been successfully  
completed, the information about the version  
can be displayed on the control display.  
Via My BMW App  
If an upgrade is available, information on the  
new software version is displayed in the My  
BMW App.  
This information is also available in the Con-  
nectedDrive customer portal.  
The data for the upgrade can then be down-  
loaded to a mobile device, for instance via an  
existing WLAN connection.  
Displaying information  
Display in the vehicle:  
Data can then be sent from the mobile device  
to the vehicle.  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "All apps"  
This transmission method accelerates the  
download of the data, for instance in areas  
with limited mobile network availability.  
3. "System settings"  
4. "Remote Software Upgrade"  
5.  
Display currently installed version:  
"Installed version:"  
You do not need to be present in the vehicle to  
download the data to a mobile device.  
Display new available version:  
"Info on version"  
1. Download the upgrade using the My BMW  
App on your smartphone.  
2. Follow the instructions in the My BMW App.  
6. Follow the instructions on the control dis-  
play.  
3. Connect your smartphone to the vehicle via  
Bluetooth audio and Wi-Fi.  
Display in the ConnectedDrive customer portal:  
 
Data for the upgrade is sent from the mo-  
bile device to the vehicle both while driving  
and when stopped. Depending on the size  
of the upgrade, it may be necessary to drive  
your vehicle to complete the data transfer.  
Installing the upgrade  
General information  
4. Follow the instructions on the control dis-  
play.  
Installation of the Remote Software Up-  
grade may result in the deletion of software  
changes, e.g., performance increases not  
made by the manufacturer of the vehicle.  
Additional information:  
Connecting mobile devices to the vehicle,  
see Owner's Manual for Navigation, Entertain-  
ment, Communication.  
Modifications to the electrical system of the  
vehicle, for instance to control units, that  
have not been made by the vehicle manu-  
facturer can lead to an interruption of the  
installation.  
The installation does not occur until the  
consent was given.  
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The installation may take around 20 to  
30 minutes.  
The vehicle key must be located in the vehi-  
cle for the consent for installation.  
The installation cannot be terminated.  
Switch off the exterior lighting.  
The vehicle cannot be used during the in-  
stallation.  
Remove the devices connected to the diag-  
nostic socket.  
The vehicle can be exited during the instal-  
lation.  
Installing immediately  
The upgrade can be installed immediately if all  
prerequisites have been met.  
Prerequisites for the installation  
Sufficiently charged battery.  
1.  
Apps menu  
The outside temperature is above  
14 /-10 ℃.  
2. "All apps"  
3. "System settings"  
4. "Remote Software Upgrade"  
5. "Start upgrade now"  
The vehicle is parked in a horizontal posi-  
tion.  
The hazard warning system is turned off.  
The selector lever position P is engaged.  
6. Follow the instructions on the control dis-  
play.  
The engine is turned off and sufficiently  
cooled down.  
Installing with timer  
If applicable, follow the notes for further pre-  
requisites on the control display.  
When the trip is completed, a timer can be  
used to install the upgrade automatically at  
a configured time such as during the night.  
A later installation may make sense to meet  
functional requirements, e.g., a sufficiently  
cooled down engine.  
Your vehicle can establish some prerequisites  
automatically. Follow the instructions on the  
control display.  
If the prerequisites are not met such as a suffi-  
ciently charged battery, the upgrade will not be  
offered for installation.  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "All apps"  
Pay attention to an offer for installation, e.g.,  
after longer trips.  
3. "System settings"  
4. "Remote Software Upgrade"  
5. Select the desired settings.  
The installation starts automatically when:  
Preparing the vehicle  
Park the vehicle safely away from the public  
road.  
All prerequisites for the installation have  
been established correctly.  
Cellular network reception must be ensured  
so that a fault message can be sent to the  
vehicle manufacturer, for instance if the in-  
stallation is terminated.  
All prerequisites continue to be met at the  
time of installation.  
The timer is turned off when the drive-ready  
state is turned on.  
Close the windows.  
Close the glass sunroof.  
Close the cargo area.  
Installing via the My BMW App  
Once all preparations are complete and all re-  
quirements are met, the upgrade installation  
Remove energy consuming devices such as  
a mobile phone.  
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can also be started using the My BMW App  
when the vehicle is parked. The upgrade in-  
stallation can be started remotely.  
If the malfunction cannot be corrected, contact  
an authorized service center or another quali-  
fied service center or repair shop.  
Follow instructions in the My BMW App.  
Validity of the Owner's Manual  
Functional limitations  
During the upgrade, the majority of functions is  
temporarily unavailable, for instance:  
Production of the vehicle  
At the time of production at the plant, the  
printed Owner's Manual is the most current  
resource.  
Hazard warning system.  
Central locking system and, if necessary,  
Comfort Access.  
After a software update in the vehicle  
Parking lights.  
After a vehicle software update such as via Re-  
mote Software Upgrade the Integrated Own-  
er's Manual for the vehicle will contain the lat-  
est information.  
Horn.  
Alarm system.  
Emergency call.  
Power windows.  
Glass sunroof.  
Sun protection.  
Checking the fuel filler flap lock.  
Operate the tailgate or trunk lid.  
Exit warning if needed.  
In vehicles with frameless doors, the window  
may no longer close completely.  
The driver's door can be locked and unlocked  
from the outside using the integrated key.  
After successful upgrade  
The vehicle can be used again immediately.  
Booked services such as Advanced Real Time  
Traffic Information or Remote Services are au-  
tomatically reactivated during the next trip.  
After an extended stationary period, charge  
the vehicle battery with an extended drive.  
Malfunction  
In the event of a malfunction, follow the in-  
structions on the control display or in the My  
BMW App.  
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Personal settings  
CONTROLS  
Personal settings  
This personal data can be permanently de-  
leted using iDrive.  
Vehicle features and options  
This chapter describes model-specific equip-  
ment, systems, and functions that are currently  
available, or may become available in the fu-  
ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.  
General information  
Depending on the equipment, the following  
data is deleted:  
BMW IDs or driver profiles.  
Stored radio stations.  
Stored shortcuts.  
Additional information:  
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.  
Navigation, for instance stored destina-  
tions.  
Data protection  
Phone book.  
Data transfer  
Online data, e.g., favorites, cookies.  
Office data, for instance voice memos.  
Login accounts.  
Principle  
The vehicle offers different services, whose  
use requires a data transfer to BMW or a serv-  
ice provider.  
Digital key.  
Altogether, the deletion of the data can take  
up to 15 minutes. In addition, the vehicle is re-  
moved from the My BMW App and Connected-  
Drive customer portal so that remote functions  
can no longer be used.  
General information  
The data transfer can be deactivated for some  
services. When the data transfer is deacti-  
vated, the respective service cannot be used.  
Functional requirements  
Settings  
Data can only be deleted while stationary.  
The data transfer can be configured in different  
stages or individually for separate services.  
The vehicle key must be in the vehicle.  
Deleting data  
1.  
Apps menu  
The personal data in the vehicle will be deleted  
when the vehicle is reset to the factory set-  
tings.  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "System settings"  
4. "Data privacy"  
Additional information:  
5. Select the desired setting.  
Resetting vehicle data, refer to page 69.  
Deleting personal data in the vehicle  
Reset vehicle data  
Principle  
All individual settings can be reset to the fac-  
tory settings when the drive-ready state is  
Depending on the usage, the vehicle stores  
personal data such as stored radio stations.  
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CONTROLS  
switched off. Data can only be deleted while  
the vehicle is stationary. The vehicle key must  
be in the vehicle.  
With driver recognition, a BMW ID or driver  
profile can be activated as soon as you unlock  
your vehicle. For this, a vehicle key or digital  
key must be linked with the BMW ID or driver  
profile. After unlocking, you can change the  
BMW ID or driver profile.  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "System settings"  
4. "Reset vehicle data"  
5. "Reset vehicle data"  
If no BMW ID or driver profile is activated when  
the vehicle is unlocked, the vehicle loads the  
guest profile.  
If the synchronization of settings has been en-  
abled for a BMW ID in the vehicle, the personal  
settings are kept in the BMW Cloud.  
Functional requirements  
The vehicle must be stationary to create,  
change, delete, or edit a BMW ID.  
Logging in the vehicle with a BMW ID and  
synchronization with the BMW Cloud are only  
possible when the vehicle has cellular network  
reception.  
BMW ID/driver profiles  
Principle  
In ConnectedDrive countries, the BMW ID is  
the personal login for all relevant offers for the  
BMW brand. The BMW ID can be used in the  
vehicle to store and activate personal vehicle  
settings.  
Welcome window  
After unlocking the vehicle, a Welcome window  
is shown on the control display. The type of  
the welcome depends on the following prereq-  
uisites:  
In non-ConnectedDrive countries, the personal  
vehicle settings can be stored in driver profiles.  
The vehicle does not have a stored BMW  
ID or driver profile:  
If a vehicle is used by several people, each per-  
son can use their own BMW ID in the vehicle. If  
a BMW ID is activated, the settings stored for it  
are applied to the vehicle.  
The welcome is neutral. An option to add a  
BMW ID or create a driver profile is offered.  
The vehicle key or the digital key has not  
been assigned to a BMW ID or a driver pro-  
file:  
General information  
The welcome is neutral. The stored BMW  
IDs or the stored driver profiles are offered  
for selection. Additionally, it is possible to  
add a new BMW ID or create a new driver  
profile.  
The BMW ID must be registered once. A BMW  
ID can be registered via the My BMW App, in  
the ConnectedDrive Portal, or through an au-  
thorized service center.  
A driver profile is created in the vehicle.  
A BMW ID or driver profile has been as-  
signed to the vehicle key or digital key:  
Many of the settings that are stored for a BMW  
ID in the vehicle can be synchronized with the  
BMW Cloud. This makes these settings availa-  
ble in any vehicle where the same BMW ID is  
used to log in.  
The welcome is personalized, the stored  
settings are activated. The BMW ID or the  
driver profile can be changed.  
As soon as the drive-ready state is turned on  
or the control display is tapped outside of the  
Welcome window, the welcome will be hidden.  
The vehicle can store seven BMW IDs or seven  
driver profiles.  
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Personal settings  
CONTROLS  
It may be necessary to log in again with the  
BMW ID.  
Adding the BMW ID  
1.  
Tap the BMW ID icon or the personal  
image on the status bar.  
This icon is displayed on the status bar  
and indicates when it is necessary to login  
again.  
2. "Add BMW ID"  
3. Scan the displayed QR code with your  
smartphone.  
1. Select the BMW ID.  
2. Scan the QR code shown.  
4. Observe the instructions on your smart-  
phone.  
Another login will be attempted. Once suc-  
cessfully logged in, all functions can be used  
again.  
If you have installed the My BMW App  
on your smartphone and saved your  
BMW ID, the BMW ID is automatically  
transferred to the vehicle.  
My BMW app  
If you do not have a BMW ID yet, you a  
new BMW ID can be registered.  
If a BMW ID has been added to a vehicle,  
the vehicle is automatically added to the My  
BMW app. The My BMW App provides numer-  
ous beneficial functions and settings, e.g., user  
management.  
5. Select the other settings you want to  
change, e.g., to configure driver recognition  
as desired.  
Alternatively, an authorized service center can  
add a vehicle to the My BMW App. In this case,  
the BMW ID must then be confirmed on the  
control display in the corresponding vehicle.  
To configure driver recognition, the corre-  
sponding vehicle key or digital key must be  
detected in the vehicle.  
Driver recognition can be set or changed in  
the settings at a later time.  
In rare cases, the use of My BMW App func-  
tions for this vehicle may be restricted. More  
information is shown on the control display.  
6. Change any additional settings as neces-  
sary.  
Alternatively, the BMW ID can be registered by  
an authorized service center and added to the  
vehicle. The BMW ID must then be confirmed  
on the control display in the corresponding ve-  
hicle.  
Creating a driver profile  
In countries where BMW ConnectedDrive is not  
available, driver profiles can be created.  
1.  
Tap the icon or personal picture in the  
status bar.  
The vehicle is added to the user’s My BMW  
App.  
2. "Add driver profile"  
3. Enter the name for the driver profile.  
4. Select the desired setting:  
"Transfer settings"  
Confirming a BMW ID  
If the BMW ID was created by an authorized  
service center and added to the vehicle, you  
must then confirm the BMW ID in the vehicle:  
If the vehicle is in the guest profile, the set-  
tings of the guest profile will be applied.  
1. Select the BMW ID.  
2. Scan the QR code shown.  
Primary user  
The primary user is the person who first adds  
their BMW ID to the vehicle and first adds the  
vehicle to their My BMW App. Alternatively, the  
3. Follow the instructions on your smart-  
phone.  
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primary user can be defined by an authorized  
service center.  
gers the activation of the assigned BMW ID  
or the assigned driver profile.  
The primary user has access to the following  
settings, for example:  
If another key is detected on the driver's  
door after activating the BMW ID or the  
driver profile, the BMW ID or the driver pro-  
file of the last key detected is activated.  
Removing BMW IDs saved to the vehicle.  
Transferring the primary user role to an-  
other BMW ID.  
If no BMW ID and no driver profile are as-  
signed to this key, the guest profile is acti-  
vated.  
Change vehicle-wide data protection set-  
tings.  
Create the main digital key.  
Setting synchronization  
If synchronization is switched on, settings from  
the following areas, for example, are continu-  
ously synchronized:  
Additional information:  
BMW Digital Key, refer to page 88.  
Automatic driver recognition  
If driver recognition has been established, au-  
tomatic activation of the BMW ID or driver pro-  
file is triggered by the following actions:  
BMW ID, e.g., profile picture.  
Navigation, e.g., recent destinations, home  
address, or map settings.  
Media, e.g., favorites or saved radio sta-  
tions.  
By unlocking the vehicle using the button  
on the assigned vehicle key.  
iDrive, e.g., main menu configuration, lan-  
guage, or units.  
By unlocking the vehicle with a door handle.  
The assigned vehicle key or the assigned  
digital key must be carried with you.  
Personal Assistant, e.g., suggestions or ac-  
tivation word.  
By automatic unlocking when approaching  
the vehicle. The assigned vehicle key or the  
assigned digital key must be carried with  
you. Depending on the country, it may not  
be possible to recognize the digital key.  
Exterior lighting, e.g., one-touch signaling  
and home lights.  
Settings from the following areas are only  
synchronized when you log in for the first time:  
Seating and climate comfort, e.g., driver’s  
seat position or temperature setting.  
If there are several vehicle keys or digital keys  
in the vicinity of the vehicle, activation of the  
BMW ID or driver profile is done according to  
the following priority:  
Data protection menu.  
Selecting the BMW ID/driver profile  
The key that unlocks the vehicle triggers  
the activation of the assigned BMW ID or  
the assigned driver profile.  
If the BMW ID or driver profile could not be  
recognized when unlocking the vehicle, select  
the BMW ID or driver profile on the welcome  
window.  
The guest profile is activated when the ve-  
hicle is unlocked using a key that is not as-  
signed to a BMW ID or driver profile.  
If a vehicle key and a digital key are de-  
tected at the same time, the digital key trig-  
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Personal settings  
CONTROLS  
The BMW ID or driver profile can be changed  
at any time via iDrive:  
Deleting the BMW ID/driver profile  
1.  
Tap the icon or personal picture in the  
status bar.  
1.  
Tap the icon or personal picture in the  
status bar.  
2.  
"Manage BMW IDs"  
2.  
"Change BMW ID"  
"Change driver profile"  
"Change driver profile"  
3.  
Tap the icon of the desired BMW ID or  
the desired driver profile.  
3. Select the BMW ID or driver profile.  
4. If necessary, enter the PIN.  
Removing a BMW ID from the vehicle causes  
the vehicle to be removed from the My BMW  
App. If the BMW ID has been synchronized  
with the BMW Cloud, the data stored in the  
BMW Cloud is retained after the BMW ID is  
deleted. If the currently active BMW ID is re-  
moved, the guest profile is activated.  
The BMW ID or the driver profile are activated,  
the stored settings are loaded.  
Guest profile  
The guest profile can be activated and  
changed by anyone.  
Removing a vehicle from the My BMW App  
removes the corresponding BMW ID from the  
vehicle. If the BMW ID was synchronized with  
the BMW Cloud, the BMW ID data stored in the  
BMW Cloud will be retained.  
In the following cases the guest profile is auto-  
matically active:  
A BMW ID has not yet been added or a  
driver profile has not yet been created.  
If the vehicle is removed from the primary us-  
er’s My BMW App, it will also be removed from  
the My BMW App of the other users. The cor-  
responding BMW IDs are removed from the  
vehicle.  
No BMW ID or driver profile has been as-  
signed to the vehicle key or the digital key  
that was used to unlock the vehicle.  
The following limitations apply to the guest  
profile:  
If the vehicle is reset to factory settings, it is  
removed from each user’s My BMW App, and  
all BMW IDs are removed from the vehicle.  
Certain functions are not available, e.g.,  
navigation functions or saving favorites.  
The guest profile cannot be renamed.  
It is not possible to assign a PIN to the  
guest profile.  
Transfer of the vehicle key  
A vehicle key that is assigned to a BMW ID or  
a driver profile can be used to view or change  
the stored personal settings.  
It is not possible to assign driver detection  
to the guest profile.  
In ConnectedDrive countries, the synchroni-  
zation with the BMW Cloud is not possible.  
Before a vehicle key is transferred to other per-  
sons, any assigned driver detection should be  
canceled. Changes to the driver detection can  
be made in the settings of the BMW ID or the  
driver profile.  
The guest profile is selected on the Welcome  
screen or via iDrive:  
1.  
Tap the icon or personal picture in the  
status bar.  
The BMW Digital Key provides the option to  
transfer a digital key to permit other persons  
the use of your own vehicle.  
2.  
"Change BMW ID"  
"Change driver profile"  
Additional information:  
3. "Continue as guest"  
BMW Digital Key, refer to page 88.  
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Personal settings  
CONTROLS  
Settings  
System limits  
A clear driver detection via the vehicle key or  
the digital key may not always be possible in  
the following cases, for example:  
General information  
Settings added when adding a BMW ID or cre-  
ating a driver profile can be changed.  
The driver changes, but the vehicle is not  
locked and unlocked.  
1.  
Tap the icon or personal picture in the  
status bar.  
When multiple vehicle keys or multiple digi-  
tal keys with an assigned BMW ID or driver  
profile are located in the outer area on the  
driver's side of the vehicle.  
2. "Settings"  
The following settings are available for the  
BMW ID:  
When the vehicle was unlocked via the My  
BMW App.  
The type of driver detection.  
The profile picture.  
The use of personal settings that are stored for  
a BMW ID in other vehicles is subject to techni-  
cal limitations. For example, settings may be  
stored for a system that is not available, or  
available in a non-compatible version, in other  
vehicles.  
The synchronization with the BMW Cloud.  
The personal salutation.  
The following settings are available for the  
driver profile:  
The type of driver detection.  
The profile picture.  
The profile name.  
Selecting a profile picture  
The profile picture can be selected from the  
predefined profile pictures:  
1.  
Tap the icon or personal picture in the  
status bar.  
2. "Settings"  
3. "Manage profile picture"  
4. "Select profile picture"  
The personal profile picture for a BMW ID can  
be adopted from the profile in the My BMW  
App. This requires that the synchronization  
with the BMW Cloud is activated in the set-  
tings. After transferring the profile picture from  
the My BMW App, you can only select one of  
the predefined images if the profile picture in  
the My BMW App is deleted or synchronization  
is deactivated.  
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Opening and closing  
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Opening and closing  
diately seek medical help if there is any sus-  
picion that a battery or button cell battery has  
been swallowed or is located in any part of  
the body.  
Vehicle features and options  
This chapter describes model-specific equip-  
ment, systems, and functions that are currently  
available, or may become available in the fu-  
ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.  
Overview  
Additional information:  
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.  
Vehicle key  
General information  
Two vehicle keys are included in the scope of  
delivery, each containing an integrated key.  
Buttons on the vehicle key.  
Each vehicle key contains a replaceable bat-  
tery.  
Icon  
Meaning  
Depending on the equipment and national-  
market version, various settings are possible  
for the button functions.  
Unlock.  
A BMW ID or a driver profile with personal set-  
tings can be assigned to a vehicle key.  
Lock.  
Pre-conditioning, refer to page 288.  
To provide information on maintenance rec-  
ommendations, the service data is stored in  
the vehicle key.  
Open the cargo area.  
To prevent possible locking in of the vehicle  
key, take the vehicle key with you when exiting  
the vehicle.  
Panic mode.  
Pathway lighting, refer to page 169.  
Safety information  
Additional vehicle keys  
Additional vehicle keys are available from an  
authorized service center or another qualified  
service center or repair shop.  
Warning  
The vehicle key has a button cell battery.  
Batteries or button cell batteries can be swal-  
lowed and lead to serious or fatal injuries  
within two hours, for example due to internal  
burns or chemical burns. There is a risk of  
injury or danger to life. Keep the vehicle key  
and batteries out of reach of children. Imme-  
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3. Remove the battery from the battery hous-  
Loss of vehicle keys  
A lost vehicle key can be disabled and re-  
placed by an authorized service center or an-  
other qualified service center or repair shop.  
ing.  
If the lost vehicle key has an assigned BMW ID  
or driver profile, the connection to this vehicle  
key must be deleted. A new vehicle key can  
then be assigned to the BMW ID or driver pro-  
file.  
Replacing the battery  
4. Insert a CR2032 3V battery with the posi-  
tive side facing down.  
NOTICE  
5. Insert the battery housing into the vehicle  
key.  
Improper batteries in a battery-operated de-  
vice can damage the device. There is a risk  
of property damage. Always replace the dis-  
charged battery with a battery with the same  
voltage, the same size and the same specifi-  
cation.  
1. Press and hold the button, arrow 1, and  
push the cover, arrow 2, forward and re-  
move it from the side.  
6. Insert the cover into the vehicle key.  
Have old batteries disposed of by an  
authorized service center or another  
qualified service center or repair shop,  
or take them to a collection point.  
Batteries contain harmful chemicals. It  
is prohibited by law to dispose of bat-  
teries together with household waste.  
2. Remove the battery housing from the vehi-  
cle key to the side.  
Integrated key  
General information  
The vehicle can be locked and unlocked man-  
ually using the integrated key.  
Depending on the national-market version, the  
integrated key will fit in the glove compart-  
ment.  
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Safety information  
Unlocking the vehicle manually  
1. Pull and hold the driver's door handle out-  
ward with one hand.  
Warning  
For some national-market versions, unlock-  
ing from the inside is only possible with par-  
ticular knowledge.  
If persons or animals spend a lengthy time  
in the vehicle and are thereby exposed to ex-  
treme temperatures, there is a risk of injury  
or danger to life. Do not lock the vehicle from  
the outside when there are people or animals  
in it. Do not leave babies, toddlers or animals  
alone in the vehicle.  
2. Unlock the door lock with the integrated key  
by turning it counterclockwise.  
Removing the integrated key  
1. Press and hold the button, arrow 1, and  
push the cover, arrow 2, forward and re-  
move it from the side.  
3. Pull out the vehicle key and release the  
door handle.  
4. Open the driver's door.  
5. Press the central locking button to unlock  
the other doors.  
2. Slide out the integrated key at the open  
side of the vehicle key.  
With the vehicle de-energized: pull the door  
opener of the other doors from the inside.  
Locking the vehicle manually  
General information  
To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehicle,  
do not place the vehicle key in the vehicle.  
Locking the vehicle  
1. Close all doors.  
3. Remove the integrated key from the vehicle  
key.  
2. Enter the vehicle on the front passenger's  
side and close the front passenger door.  
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3. Press the central locking button to unlock  
all doors.  
3. Lock the door lock using the integrated key,  
turning it clockwise. Turn the key approx.  
50°, beyond the resistance point, to the  
stop.  
4. Exit the vehicle through the front passenger  
door.  
5. With the integrated key, close and lock the  
front passenger door using the side door  
lock.  
4. Pull out the vehicle key and release the  
door handle.  
5. Close the driver's door.  
6. Pull the door handles to make sure they are  
locked. If necessary, repeat the process.  
6. Pull the door handles to make sure they are  
locked. If necessary, repeat the process.  
If vehicle is de-energized:  
Alarm system  
If the vehicle is unlocked with the integrated  
key via the door lock, the activated alarm sys-  
tem will be triggered when the door is opened.  
1. With the integrated key, close and lock all  
doors, except the driver's door, using the  
side door lock.  
In this case, use the vehicle key emergency  
detection to switch off the alarm.  
If the doors are manually locked from the in-  
side, the alarm system is not activated.  
Emergency detection of the vehicle  
key  
2. Pull and hold the driver's door handle out-  
ward with one hand.  
It is not possible to switch on the drive-ready  
state if the vehicle key has not been detected.  
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Proceed as follows in this case:  
tion of the vehicle key to turn on drive-ready  
state.  
1. To turn on drive-ready state via emergency  
detection of the vehicle key, hold the back  
of the vehicle key to the marking on the  
steering column. Pay attention to the dis-  
play in the instrument cluster.  
Access to vehicle interior  
Safety information  
Warning  
2.  
If the vehicle key is detected:  
Turn on drive-ready state within 10 sec-  
onds.  
People or animals in the vehicle can lock the  
doors from the inside and lock themselves in.  
In this case, the vehicle cannot be opened  
from the outside. There is a risk of injury.  
Take the vehicle key with you so that the ve-  
hicle can be opened from the outside.  
If the vehicle key is not detected:  
Slightly change the position of the vehi-  
cle key and repeat the procedure.  
Malfunction  
A Check Control message is displayed where  
applicable.  
Vehicle key detection by the vehicle may mal-  
function under the following circumstances:  
Warning  
For some national-market versions, unlock-  
ing from the inside is only possible with par-  
ticular knowledge.  
The battery of the vehicle key is discharged.  
Fault of the radio link from transmission  
towers or other equipment with high trans-  
mitting power.  
If persons or animals spend a lengthy time  
in the vehicle and are thereby exposed to ex-  
treme temperatures, there is a risk of injury  
or danger to life. Do not lock the vehicle from  
the outside when there are people or animals  
in it. Do not leave babies, toddlers or animals  
alone in the vehicle.  
Shielding of the vehicle key due to metal  
objects.  
Do not transport the vehicle key together  
with metal objects.  
Fault of the radio link from mobile phones  
or other electronic devices in direct proxim-  
ity to the vehicle key.  
Warning  
Do not carry the vehicle key in close prox-  
imity to other electronic devices.  
Unattended children or animals in the vehicle  
can cause the vehicle to move and endanger  
themselves and traffic, for example, due to  
the following actions:  
Fault of radio transmission by a charging  
process of mobile devices, for instance  
charging of a mobile phone.  
Establishing standby.  
The vehicle key is located in direct proximity  
of the wireless charging tray.  
Releasing the parking brake.  
Opening and closing the doors or win-  
dows.  
Place the vehicle key in a different location.  
In the case of interference, the vehicle can also  
be unlocked and locked from the outside with  
the integrated key. Use the Emergency detec-  
Engaging selector lever position N.  
Using vehicle equipment.  
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There is a risk of accident, injury, and prop-  
erty damage. Do not leave children or ani-  
mals unattended in the vehicle. Take the ve-  
hicle key with you when exiting and lock the  
vehicle.  
The locking of the vehicle can be confirmed  
with a light signal or a sound signal.  
Depending on vehicle equipment, the exte-  
rior mirrors can be folded in automatically  
when locking. The exterior mirrors are not  
folded in when the hazard warning flashers  
are switched on.  
Actions during unlocking  
Depending on the settings, the following func-  
tions are performed when unlocking the vehi-  
cle:  
The following functions are executed:  
All doors, the cargo area, and the fuel filler  
flap are locked.  
Anti-theft protection is switched on. This  
prevents the doors from being unlocked us-  
ing the lock buttons or the door openers.  
Only the driver's door and the fuel filler flap  
will be unlocked or all access to the vehicle  
will be unlocked.  
The alarm system is switched on.  
The unlocking of the vehicle can be con-  
firmed with a light signal or a sound signal.  
If the drive-ready state is still turned on when  
you lock the vehicle, the vehicle horn will honk  
twice. In this case, drive-ready state must be  
turned off using the Start/Stop button.  
The welcome light can be turned on when  
the vehicle is being unlocked.  
In addition, the following functions are exe-  
cuted:  
Additional information:  
Settings, refer to page 92.  
If a BMW ID or a driver profile was assigned  
to the vehicle key, this BMW ID or driver  
profile will be activated.  
With the vehicle key  
The interior lights are switched on, unless  
they were manually switched off.  
Unlocking the vehicle  
Press the button on the vehicle key.  
Depending on vehicle equipment, folded-in  
exterior mirrors are folded out.  
If the exterior mirrors were folded in using  
the button inside the vehicle, they will not  
fold out when the vehicle is unlocked.  
If only the driver's door and fuel filler flap have  
been unlocked due to the settings in place,  
press the button on the vehicle key again to  
unlock the other vehicle access points.  
Anti-theft protection is switched off.  
The alarm system is switched off.  
The lighting functions may depend on the am-  
bient brightness.  
Additional information:  
Settings, refer to page 92.  
Locking the vehicle  
1. Close the driver's door.  
Welcome lights, refer to page 169.  
BMW ID/driver profiles, refer to page 70.  
2.  
Press the button on the vehicle key.  
Actions during locking  
Depending on the settings, the following func-  
tions are performed when locking the vehicle:  
All vehicle access points are locked.  
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Locking the vehicle  
1. Close the driver's door.  
On the door handle  
Principle  
2. Touch the grooved surface on the door  
handle of a closed front door with your fin-  
ger for approx. 1 second without reaching  
into the recessed grip.  
The vehicle can be accessed without operating  
the vehicle key.  
The vehicle key is automatically detected near  
the vehicle.  
General information  
The function is available with Comfort Access.  
Depending on national-market version, the ve-  
hicle can also be unlocked and locked via the  
door handle using a compatible smartphone  
and digital key.  
Additional information:  
BMW Digital Key, refer to page 88.  
Malfunction  
Wet or snowy conditions may disrupt the lock-  
ing request detection on the door handles.  
Functional requirements  
Carry the vehicle key with you, e.g., in your  
pants pocket.  
In the case of a malfunction, unlock and lock  
the vehicle using the buttons of the vehicle key  
or use the integrated key.  
Bluetooth must be activated on the smart-  
phone to unlock and lock using the digital  
key.  
Touchless unlocking/locking of the  
vehicle  
To lock the vehicle, the vehicle key must be  
outside of the vehicle near the doors.  
After locking, approx. 2 seconds must  
elapse before unlocking is possible.  
Principle  
When the driver approaches the locked vehicle  
with the vehicle key, the vehicle is unlocked.  
Unlock vehicle  
When the driver walks away from the unlocked  
vehicle with the vehicle key, the vehicle will be  
locked.  
General information  
The function is available with Comfort Access.  
The vehicle will be unlocked when an author-  
ized vehicle key is detected in the unlocking  
zone.  
The unlocking zone is located within a radius  
of approx. 5 ft/1.50 m around the side and rear  
of the vehicle.  
Reach into the recessed grip of a front door.  
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The vehicle will be locked when the vehicle key  
leaves the locking zone.  
will only be available after the vehicle has  
been driven.  
The locking zone is located within a radius of  
approx. 9 ft/3 m around the side and rear of  
the vehicle.  
Additional information:  
Settings, refer to page 92.  
Depending on the national-market version,  
touchless unlocking and locking is also possi-  
ble for compatible smartphones with a digital  
key. Enable Bluetooth on your smartphone to  
do so.  
With the Key Card  
Principle  
The Key Card is a chip card on which the digi-  
tal key is installed. The Key Card can be used  
to unlock and lock the vehicle.  
If the vehicle key is located in the unlocking  
zone for an extended period of time without  
movement, the vehicle will be locked automati-  
cally.  
Additional information:  
Key Card, refer to page 87.  
If someone is detected on a seat while locking  
the vehicle, the following restrictions apply:  
General information  
The Key Card is available with Comfort Access.  
The vehicle will be locked but not secured  
against theft.  
Locking/unlocking the vehicle  
The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.  
Additional information:  
BMW Digital Key, refer to page 88.  
Actions during unlocking  
If the settings specify that only the driver's  
door and the fuel filler flap will be unlocked,  
note the following:  
The driver's door and fuel filler flap will only  
unlock when the driver is within the driver's  
door unlocking zone.  
Hold the activated Key Card directly at the cen-  
ter of the driver's door handle.  
Settings, refer to page 92.  
When locking the vehicle with the Key Card,  
make sure that all doors and the cargo area  
are closed.  
Functional requirements  
Carry the vehicle key with you, e.g., in your  
pants pocket.  
If the Key Card is not detected, slightly change  
the position of the Key Card and repeat the  
procedure.  
Bluetooth must be activated on the smart-  
phone for contactless unlocking and locking  
using the digital key.  
With the BMW Digital Key  
Automatic unlocking and locking must be  
activated in the settings.  
Principle  
The drive-ready state must be turned off.  
Depending on vehicle equipment and national-  
market version, a digital key can be installed  
If the vehicle has been in the idle state for  
several days, contactless unlocking/locking  
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on a compatible smartphone and used to un-  
lock and lock the vehicle.  
Access to the cargo area  
Additional information:  
General information  
It may not be possible to open the cargo area  
when the vehicle is in valet parking mode.  
BMW Digital Key, refer to page 88.  
Locking/unlocking the vehicle  
Additional information:  
Valet parking mode, refer to page 92.  
Safety information  
Warning  
Body parts can be jammed when operating  
the trunk lid. There is a risk of injury. Make  
sure that the travel path of the trunk lid is  
clear while opening and closing.  
Hold the smartphone NFC antenna directly at  
the center of the driver's door handle. The po-  
sition of the near field communication antenna  
depends on the smartphone model.  
Warning  
When locking the vehicle with the smartphone,  
make sure that all doors and the cargo area  
are closed.  
While opening, the trunk lid pivots back and  
up. There is a risk of injury and risk of prop-  
erty damage. Make sure that the travel path  
of the trunk lid is clear while opening and  
closing.  
Frequently Asked Questions  
What precautions can be taken to be able to  
open a vehicle, despite accidentally locking in  
the vehicle key?  
With the vehicle key  
The app’s remote services offer the option  
to lock and unlock a vehicle.  
General information  
To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehicle,  
do not place the vehicle key in the cargo area.  
This requires an active BMW Connected-  
Drive contract, and the app must be instal-  
led on a smartphone.  
Depending on vehicle equipment and national-  
market version, the following settings can be  
changed:  
Unlocking the vehicle can be requested via  
the BMW ConnectedDrive Call Center.  
Unlocking the cargo area with the vehicle  
key also unlocks the doors.  
An active BMW ConnectedDrive contract is  
required.  
Before unlocking the cargo area with the  
vehicle key, first unlock the vehicle.  
Functional requirements  
Selector lever position P must be engaged to  
open the cargo area with the vehicle key.  
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You must enable the setting for opening with  
the vehicle key.  
Unlock the vehicle and then press the but-  
ton on the cargo area.  
Additional information:  
With Comfort Access: carry the vehicle key  
with you and press the button on the cargo  
area.  
Settings, refer to page 92.  
Locked doors are not unlocked.  
Opening the cargo area  
Press and hold the button on the vehi-  
cle key for approx. 1 second.  
Closing the cargo area manually  
Pull down the cargo area using the recessed  
grips.  
On the cargo area  
Depending on the equipment: press  
the button on the cargo area.  
General information  
With Comfort Access, the cargo area can be  
accessed without activating the vehicle key.  
The vehicle is locked after closing the  
cargo area. To do so, the driver's door must be  
closed and the vehicle key must be outside of  
the vehicle near the cargo area.  
The key is automatically detected near the ve-  
hicle.  
Depending on the national-market version,  
compatible smartphones with a digital key are  
also detected automatically. In this case, the  
cargo area can be opened with a smartphone.  
Closing the cargo area automatically  
Additional information:  
BMW Digital Key, refer to page 88.  
Functional prerequisites  
Carry the vehicle key with you, e.g., in your  
pants pocket.  
Bluetooth must be activated on the smart-  
phone to detect the digital key.  
Press the button on the trunk.  
Press the button on the trunk.  
Opening the cargo area  
The vehicle is locked after closing  
the cargo area. To do so, the driv-  
er's door must be closed and the vehicle  
key must be outside of the vehicle near the  
cargo area.  
Pull the trunk lid down slightly. The trunk lid  
closes automatically.  
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If the vehicle drives off with a jerky move-  
ment.  
Inside the vehicle  
Functional requirements  
The vehicle key or digital key must be located  
within the vehicle in order to close the cargo  
area using the button inside the vehicle.  
By pressing the button on the outside of  
the cargo area. Pressing it again opens the  
cargo area again.  
By pressing the button on the inside of  
the cargo area. Pressing it again opens the  
cargo area again.  
Opening the trunk  
By pressing the button on the vehicle key.  
Pressing it again opens the cargo area  
again.  
Press the button in the driver's door.  
By releasing the button in the driver's door.  
Pulling again and holding continues the  
closing motion.  
Closing the cargo area  
Depending on the equipment:  
Pull and hold the button in the driver's  
door.  
Opening and closing the cargo area  
contactlessly  
An acoustic signal sounds before the trunk is  
closed.  
Principle  
You can open the cargo area contactlessly  
when carrying the vehicle key on your person.  
With automatic tailgate activation, the cargo  
area can also be closed contactlessly.  
Interruption of the opening  
procedure  
The opening procedure is interrupted in the  
following situations:  
Sensors detect specific foot movements near  
the center of the rear area, and the cargo area  
opens or closes.  
When the vehicle starts moving.  
By pressing the button on the outside of  
the cargo area. Pressing it again closes the  
cargo area again.  
General information  
Function availability depends on vehicle equip-  
ment and national-market version.  
By pressing the button on the inside of the  
cargo area. Pressing it again closes the  
cargo area again.  
If the vehicle key is within the sensor range, the  
cargo area may open or close inadvertently if  
you unintentionally move your foot or if a foot  
movement is detected.  
By pressing the button on the vehicle key.  
Pressing the button again continues the  
opening process.  
The sensor has an approximate range of  
5 ft/1.50 m extending from the rear area.  
By pressing or pulling the button in the  
driver's door. Pressing again continues the  
opening procedure.  
If contactless opening is used for the cargo  
area, the locked doors will not be unlocked.  
Additional information:  
Interruption of the closing procedure  
The closing procedure is interrupted in the fol-  
lowing situations:  
BMW Digital Key, refer to page 88.  
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ately. During these movements, the leg  
must pass through the range of the sensor.  
Safety information  
Warning  
With hands-free opening of the cargo area,  
there may be unintentional contact with vehi-  
cle parts, e.g., hot exhaust system. There is  
a risk of injury. When moving your foot, make  
sure you have a firm stance and do not touch  
the vehicle.  
Functional requirements  
Before the cargo area opens, the hazard warn-  
ing system flashes.  
To close the cargo area contactlessly, the  
automatic tailgate must be installed.  
Moving a foot again will stop the opening proc-  
cedure. The subsequent foot movement will  
close the cargo area again.  
Selector lever position P must be engaged.  
Contactless opening and closing of the  
cargo area must be activated in the set-  
tings.  
Closing the cargo area  
Perform the foot movement for opening the  
cargo area.  
Bluetooth must be activated on the smart-  
phone to open and close the cargo area  
contactlessly using the digital key.  
The hazard warning system flashes and an  
acoustic signal sounds.  
Depending on vehicle equipment:  
Moving a foot again will stop the closing proc-  
ess. The subsequent foot movement will open  
the cargo area again.  
The trailer power socket must be unoccu-  
pied.  
Additional information:  
Settings, refer to page 92.  
System limits  
The detection of the foot movement may be  
limited due to the following external conditions:  
Opening the cargo area  
1. To open the cargo area hands-free, walk  
behind the vehicle and hold the vehicle key  
in the middle at approx. arm’s length.  
Ice, snow or slush on the rear of the vehicle.  
Dirt or road salt on the rear of the vehicle.  
If the sensors are dirty or covered, e.g., by  
stickers.  
2. Move your foot under the vehicle in the  
driving direction and pull it back immedi-  
After improper paint work on the vehicle in  
the area of the sensors.  
Movement in range of the sensors may cause  
the cargo area to open or close unintentionally,  
e.g., when objects are lifted quickly in the vehi-  
cle rear or due to the moving brushes in a car  
wash. To prevent such unintended opening of  
the cargo area in such cases, keep the vehicle  
key at a sufficient distance from the rear of the  
vehicle.  
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Depending on vehicle equipment: Objects  
mounted on a trailer hitch cannot be detected  
if the trailer power socket is not plugged in.  
Safety information  
NOTICE  
If the Key Card and a mobile device are in the  
wireless charging tray at the same time, the  
Key Card could become damaged. There is  
a risk of property damage. Do not place the  
Key Card in the wireless charging tray at the  
same time as a mobile device.  
Emergency cargo area release  
Activating/deactivating Key Card in  
the vehicle  
Pull the handle inside the cargo area.  
The cargo area is unlocked.  
General information  
When the BMW Digital Key is activated for the  
vehicle, a digital key can be used instead of the  
vehicle key.  
Malfunction  
In the event of an electrical malfunction, oper-  
ate the unlocked trunk lid manually with a slow  
and smooth motion.  
A deactivated Key Card remains in the list of  
paired digital keys.  
Functional requirement  
A vehicle key must be located in the vehicle to  
activate and deactivate the Key Card.  
To close it completely, push the trunk lid down  
lightly. Closing occurs automatically.  
Activating Key Card  
Key Card  
Principle  
The Key Card allows the vehicle to be unlocked  
and locked, as well as started.  
General information  
Key Card availability depends on vehicle equip-  
ment and national-market version.  
A digital key that has already been paired with  
the vehicle is installed on the Key Card. The  
digital key must be activated via iDrive.  
1. Place Key Card in the center of the smart-  
phone tray.  
2. Follow instructions on the control display.  
Before leaving the vehicle, deactivate the Key  
Card or take the Key Card with you because  
the active Key Card can be used to start the  
vehicle. Always take the vehicle key with you to  
a service appointment.  
Deactivating Key Card  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
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3. "Doors and windows"  
4. "Digital Key"  
General information  
BMW Digital Key availability and functionality  
depend on vehicle equipment and national-  
market version.  
5. "Key Card"  
6. "Deactivate Key Card"  
BMW Digital Key can be used with a compat-  
ible smartphone or other compatible mobile  
devices.  
A deactivated Key Card remains in the list of  
paired digital keys.  
To unlock and start a vehicle with a compatible  
smartphone, this function must be offered by  
the smartphone manufacturer. The My BMW  
app can be used to check if the smartphone  
and vehicle are compatible and which func-  
tions are supported.  
Unlocking and locking the vehicle  
The vehicle can be unlocked and locked with  
the activated Key Card.  
Additional information:  
Access to the vehicle interior, refer to page 79.  
A BMW ID or a driver profile with individual  
settings can be assigned to a digital key.  
Turning on the drive-ready state  
When using a smartphone as a digital key, it is  
helpful to carry the deactivated Key Card in the  
vehicle. In situations where the vehicle is to be  
given to another person, they can be given the  
Key Card instead of the smartphone. To do so,  
the Key Card must be activated via iDrive.  
Always take the vehicle key with you to a serv-  
ice appointment.  
Additional information:  
1. Place activated Key Card in the center of  
the smartphone tray.  
BMW ID/driver profiles, refer to page 70.  
Key Card, refer to page 87.  
2. Press the Start/Stop button.  
 
After drive-ready state is switched on, the Key  
Card can be removed from the tray.  
Functional requirements  
The smartphone is compatible with BMW  
Digital Key  
Malfunction  
The vehicle may not be able to detect the Key  
Card if there are objects between the smart-  
phone tray and the Key Card, e.g., a wallet or  
smartphone case.  
The vehicle is linked with the Connected-  
Drive account of the vehicle owner.  
The rechargeable battery of the smart-  
phone has a sufficient charge. The neces-  
sary minimum charge of the rechargeable  
battery depends on the smartphone.  
BMW Digital Key  
Bluetooth must be activated on the smart-  
phone for contactless unlocking and locking  
using the digital key.  
Principle  
BMW Digital Key lets you lock and unlock and  
start your vehicle using a digital key.  
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Authentication  
Enabling the main digital key  
Depending on the recipient’s smartphone  
model, an authentication may be required for  
security and safety reasons.  
Vehicle owner's smartphone is enabled as a  
main digital key in the vehicle. The vehicle  
owner must prove his authorization for the ve-  
hicle for this purpose.  
An authorized vehicle key, the main digital key  
or another method may be used for authenti-  
cation. Follow the corresponding instructions  
on the smartphone or the control display.  
Proof of authorization can be started via the  
My BMW App or using the activation code in  
the corresponding smartphone function, e.g.,  
the Wallet app.  
Deleting digital keys  
Both vehicle keys must be located in the vehi-  
cle to be enabled.  
General information  
Deleted digital keys will be removed from the  
list of enabled digital keys.  
Follow the activation instructions in the Digital  
Key menu, on the app, or on the control dis-  
play.  
Deleted digital keys cannot be restored.  
Sharing digital keys  
Deleting the main digital key  
The main digital key can be deleted from the  
smartphone or via iDrive.  
General information  
Digital Key allows the sharing of digital keys  
with other people. This option is available via  
the smartphone that is enabled as main digital  
key. This function must be supported by the  
smartphone.  
The deletion of the main digital key is com-  
pleted immediately.  
Deleting a shared key  
Shared keys can be deleted using the smart-  
phone with the master Digital Key, using the  
smartphone with the shared key to be deleted,  
or via iDrive.  
Forwarding authorization  
To share the digital key, select the correspond-  
ing function on the smartphone, for instance in  
the Wallet app.  
The deletion via the smartphone using the  
main digital key will not be performed until the  
vehicle is used with a key other than the key to  
be deleted.  
As soon as a digital key is shared with another  
person, the person will receive an invitation.  
When the invitation is accepted, the digital key  
on the recipient's smartphone will be activated.  
If the smartphone associated with a shared  
key or iDrive is used to delete a shared key, it  
will be deleted immediately.  
Limiting the range of functions  
Certain functions of the digital key can be lim-  
ited before handing it over. For instance, if the  
digital key is passed on to a novice driver, the  
switch-off for driving stability control systems  
can be disabled and the engine power can  
be reduced. For more information, refer to the  
ConnectedDrive Portal and My BMW app.  
Deletion via iDrive  
To delete a digital key via iDrive, there must be  
an authorized vehicle key in the vehicle, or the  
master Digital Key must be in the smartphone  
tray.  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
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CONTROLS  
3. "Doors and windows"  
4. "Digital Key"  
Turning on the drive-ready state  
Using the smartphone tray  
5. If necessary, select the digital key.  
6. Delete the Digital Key.  
Resetting the function  
To reset the BMW Digital Key function, an au-  
thorized vehicle key must be located in the ve-  
hicle.  
When resetting the BMW Digital Key function,  
all digital keys including the main digital key  
will be deleted. The Key Card's digital key is  
retained and deactivated.  
1. Place smartphone in the center of the  
smartphone tray.  
After the reset, the vehicle can no longer be  
unlocked, locked or started with a digital key.  
Ensure that the display is facing up.  
2. Press the Start/Stop button to turn on  
drive-ready state.  
The main digital key must be enabled again to  
be able to use BMW Digital Key again.  
1.  
Apps menu  
Inside the vehicle  
2. "Vehicle"  
With Comfort Access, it is sufficient, depending  
on the country, for the smartphone with Blue-  
tooth enabled to be located inside the vehicle.  
Press the Start/Stop button to turn on drive-  
ready state.  
3. "Doors and windows"  
4. "Digital Key"  
5. "Reset function"  
Unlocking and locking the vehicle  
The vehicle can be unlocked and locked as fol-  
lows:  
Sale of the smartphone  
Delete all digital keys on the smartphone prior  
to selling the smartphone. This ensures that  
the smartphone can no longer be used for the  
vehicle.  
Using the door handle.  
With Comfort Access: depending on the na-  
tional-market version, the vehicle can be  
locked and unlocked with no-touch activa-  
tion.  
Changing smartphones  
To use a new smartphone as a master Digital  
Key, activate the new smartphone according to  
the instructions for the master Digital Key. The  
previous master key is deleted when the new  
smartphone is activated.  
BMW Digital Key availability and function-  
ality depend on vehicle equipment and na-  
tional-market version.  
Additional information:  
Access to the vehicle interior, refer to page 79.  
Sale of the vehicle  
Prior to selling a vehicle, reset the Digital  
Key function or remove the vehicle from the  
ConnectedDrive account of the current vehicle  
owner.  
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When the vehicle is removed from the Con-  
Overview  
nectedDrive account, all digital keys for the ve-  
hicle will be deleted. The Key Card's digital key  
is retained and deactivated.  
System limits  
With a digital key, the alarm system's interior  
motion sensor and tilt alarm sensor can only  
be deactivated using the control display.  
Additional information:  
Alarm system, refer to page 94.  
The central locking buttons are located on the  
front door.  
Malfunction  
Digital key recognition by the vehicle may mal-  
function under the following circumstances:  
Lock.  
Unlock.  
The smartphone is shielded from the sen-  
sors in the vehicle by a smartphone cover  
that is not suitable.  
Objects such as a chip card or the Key Card  
are located between the smartphone and  
the smartphone cover.  
Locking the vehicle  
Press the button in the driver's door  
or front passengers door with the front  
doors closed.  
Fault of the connection from transmission  
towers or other equipment with high trans-  
mitting power.  
The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.  
Shielding of the smartphone due to build-  
ings or metal objects.  
The vehicle is not secured against theft when  
locking.  
Unlocking the vehicle  
Buttons for the central  
locking system  
Press the button in the driver's door or  
front passenger’s door.  
General information  
The vehicle is automatically locked when driv-  
ing off.  
Opening the door  
Press the button to unlock all the  
doors.  
In the event of a severe accident, the vehicle  
is automatically unlocked. The hazard warning  
system and interior lights are illuminated.  
Pull the door opener above the arm-  
rest.  
Front doors: pull the door opener on the  
door to open the door. The other doors re-  
main locked.  
Back doors: pull twice on the door opener  
on the door to be opened; the first time  
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unlocks the door, the second time opens it.  
The other doors remain locked.  
3. "System settings"  
4. "Valet parking mode"  
5. "Lock tailgate"  
The cargo area is locked and disconnected  
from the central locking system.  
Valet parking mode  
6. If necessary, "PIN"  
Principle  
If the active BMW ID does not have an as-  
signed PIN, this PIN must be set now. The  
PIN is needed to deactivate the valet park-  
ing mode.  
In the valet parking mode, the control display is  
disabled.  
E.g., this mode can be used when the vehicle  
is handed over for valet parking.  
7. If necessary, enter the PIN.  
8. "Activate valet parking mode"  
General information  
Depending on the national-market version, the  
valet parking mode may not be available.  
Deactivating valet parking mode  
1. Select the desired BMW ID on the lock  
screen.  
Valet Parking mode has the following restric-  
tions:  
2.  
Enter the assigned PIN for the BMW ID.  
Vehicle settings cannot be changed via  
iDrive.  
If you have forgotten the PIN: enter the  
access data for the BMW ID.  
Settings stored to a BMW ID or guest pro-  
file cannot be changed.  
If the selected BMW ID does not have  
an assigned PIN: enter the access data  
for the BMW ID.  
Personal data cannot be displayed.  
The audio system is muted, with the possi-  
ble volume of the audio system being lim-  
ited.  
Settings  
The integrated Universal Remote Control is  
deactivated.  
General information  
Depending on the equipment and national-  
market version, various settings for opening  
and closing are possible.  
Dynamic Stability Control cannot be turned  
off.  
The availability of certain settings of the  
driving modes is limited.  
Additional information:  
Unlocking and locking  
BMW ID/driver profiles, refer to page 70.  
Doors  
1.  
Functional requirement  
Apps menu  
The driver has registered in the vehicle with a  
BMW ID.  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Doors and windows"  
4. "Lock/unlock"  
Activating the valet parking mode  
5. "Unlock"  
1.  
Apps menu  
6. Select the desired setting:  
2. "Vehicle"  
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"Driver's door only"  
3. "Doors and windows"  
Only the driver's door and the fuel filler  
flap are unlocked. Pressing again un-  
locks the entire vehicle.  
4. "Lock/unlock"  
5. Select the desired setting:  
"Flash when unlocking"  
"All doors"  
Unlocking is confirmed by two flashes.  
"Flash when locking"  
The entire vehicle is unlocked.  
Locking is confirmed by one flash.  
With alarm system:  
Touchless unlocking/locking  
1.  
Apps menu  
"Sound on lock/unlock"  
2. "Vehicle"  
Unlocking is confirmed with two sound  
signals, locking is confirmed with one  
sound signal.  
3. "Doors and windows"  
4. "Comfort access"  
5. Select the desired setting.  
Folding mirrors in automatically  
Automatic unlocking  
1.  
Apps menu  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Doors and windows"  
4. "Lock/unlock"  
3. "Doors and windows"  
4. "Lock/unlock"  
5. "Fold mirrors on lock/unlock"  
5. Select the desired setting:  
"Unlock doors at end of trip"  
"Unlock doors when in P"  
Cargo area  
Cargo area and doors  
If locked, the vehicle unlocks automatically  
when drive-ready state is turned off or selector  
lever position P is engaged.  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Doors and windows"  
4. "Tailgate"  
Automatic locking  
1.  
Apps menu  
5. Select the desired setting:  
2. "Vehicle"  
"Tailgate"  
3. "Doors and windows"  
4. "Lock/unlock"  
Depending on the equipment, the cargo  
area will be unlocked or opened.  
5. "Lock after a short time"  
"Tailgate and door(s)"  
The vehicle locks automatically after a short  
period of time if no door is opened after un-  
locking.  
Depending on the equipment, the cargo  
area will be unlocked or opened and the  
doors are unlocked.  
"Tailgate will only open if vehicle is  
already unlocked"  
Confirmation signals from the vehicle  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
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The vehicle must be unlocked before  
the cargo area can be operated with the  
vehicle key.  
Opening a door, the hood, or the cargo  
area.  
Movements in the vehicle interior.  
"Lock tailgate button"  
Changes in the vehicle inclination such as  
during attempts at stealing a wheel or  
when towing the vehicle.  
Operating the cargo area with the vehi-  
cle key is disabled.  
Disconnected battery voltage.  
Opening/closing the cargo area  
contactlessly  
Improper use of the socket for OBD on-  
board diagnostics.  
1.  
Apps menu  
Locking the vehicle while a device is con-  
nected to the diagnostic socket.  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Doors and windows"  
4. "Tailgate"  
The alarm system signals these changes visu-  
ally and acoustically:  
Acoustic alarm:  
5. Select the desired setting.  
Depending on local regulations, the acous-  
tic alarm may be suppressed.  
Closing the sun protection  
automatically  
Optical alarm:  
Vehicles with fixed glass sunroof:  
By flashing of the hazard warning system  
and headlights, where required.  
It is possible to configure whether the roller  
sunblind closes automatically when the vehicle  
is locked.  
Do not modify the system to ensure function of  
the alarm system.  
1.  
Apps menu  
Turning the alarm system on/off  
The alarm system is turned on as soon as the  
vehicle is locked from the outside.  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Doors and windows"  
4. "Close roof blind automatically"  
5. Select the desired setting.  
The alarm system does not turn on if the vehi-  
cle is locked manually from the inside.  
The alarm system is switched off as soon as  
the vehicle is unlocked.  
Alarm system  
Opening the doors with the alarm  
system switched on  
The alarm system is triggered when a door  
is opened if the door was unlocked using the  
integrated key in the door lock.  
Principle  
The alarm system issues a visual and acoustic  
signal when someone attempts to open the  
locked vehicle incorrectly.  
General information  
When the vehicle is locked, the vehicle alarm  
system reacts to the following changes:  
Opening the cargo area with the  
alarm system switched on  
The cargo area can be opened even when the  
alarm system is switched on.  
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After closing the cargo area, the cargo area will  
be locked and monitored again. The hazard  
warning system flashes once during closing.  
The vehicle has not been tampered with.  
The indicator light flashes after unlocking  
until drive-ready state is switched on, but  
no longer than approx. 5 minutes:  
Panic mode  
You can trigger the alarm system if you find  
yourself in a dangerous situation.  
The alarm has been triggered.  
Tilt alarm sensor  
The inclination of the vehicle is monitored.  
Press the button on the vehicle key  
and hold for at least 3 seconds.  
The alarm system responds in situations such  
as attempts to steal a wheel or when the vehi-  
cle is towed.  
Briefly press the button on the vehi-  
cle key three times in succession.  
To switch off the alarm: press any button.  
Interior motion sensor  
The vehicle interior is monitored.  
Indicator light on the interior mirror  
The alarm system triggers when movement is  
detected inside the vehicle.  
The windows and the glass sunroof must be  
closed for the system to function properly.  
Avoiding unintentional alarms  
General information  
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen-  
sor can trigger an alarm, although no unau-  
thorized action occurred.  
The indicator light flashes briefly every  
2 seconds:  
The alarm system is switched on.  
Possible situations for an unwanted alarm:  
The indicator light flashes for approx.  
10 seconds, then flashes briefly every  
2 seconds:  
In car washes.  
In duplex garages.  
During transport on trains carrying vehicles,  
at sea or on a trailer.  
Interior motion sensor and tilt alarm sensor  
are not active, as doors, hood, or tailgate  
are not correctly closed. Correctly closed  
access points are secured.  
With animals in the vehicle.  
When the vehicle is locked after start of re-  
fueling.  
When the remaining open access points  
are closed, the interior motion sensor and  
tilt alarm sensor will be turned on.  
The tilt alarm sensor and the interior motion  
sensor can be switched off in such situations.  
The indicator light flashes even though all  
access points have been closed:  
Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and  
interior motion sensor  
Alarm system error.  
Press the button on the vehicle key  
within 30 seconds as soon as the  
vehicle is locked.  
The indicator light goes out after unlocking:  
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The indicator light illuminates for approx.  
2 seconds and then continues to flash.  
With the vehicle key  
After turning off the standby state, an  
option to turn off the interior motion sensor  
and the tilt alarm sensor will be displayed  
on the control display.  
Opening windows  
Press and hold the button on the vehi-  
cle key after unlocking.  
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen-  
sor are switched off until the vehicle is locked  
again.  
The windows open for as long as the button  
on the vehicle key is pressed.  
Closing the windows  
Ending the alarm  
Unlock the vehicle.  
With Comfort Access: press and hold  
the button on the vehicle key after lock-  
ing.  
If the vehicle is unlocked with the integrated  
key, the drive-ready state must subsequently  
be turned on via the emergency detection of  
the vehicle key.  
The windows close for as long as the button  
on the vehicle key is pressed.  
Depending on the vehicle equipment, exterior  
mirrors are folded in unless they were folded  
in during locking. The exterior mirrors are not  
folded in when the hazard warning flashers are  
switched on.  
Window  
General information  
When a window is frequently opened to the  
same position, this task can be performed by  
the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant. This is  
useful if you frequently use the same parking  
garage, for example.  
On the door handle  
Principle  
The windows can be closed using the door  
handle without operating the vehicle key.  
Additional information:  
The vehicle key is automatically detected near  
the vehicle.  
BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, refer to  
page 55.  
General information  
The function is available with Comfort Access.  
Safety information  
Depending on national-market version, the  
windows can also be closed via the door han-  
dle using a compatible smartphone and digital  
key.  
Warning  
When operating the windows, body parts and  
objects can be jammed. There is a risk of in-  
jury and risk of property damage. Make sure  
that the travel path of the windows is clear  
while opening and closing.  
Additional information:  
BMW Digital Key, refer to page 88.  
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Functional prerequisites  
Functional requirements  
Carry the vehicle key with you, for instance  
in your pants pocket.  
Standby state is switched on.  
Drive-ready state is switched on.  
Bluetooth must be activated on the smart-  
phone to close the window(s) using the dig-  
ital key.  
The vehicle key or digital key must be inside  
the vehicle.  
Opening windows  
Closing the windows  
Press the switch to the resistance  
point.  
The window opens while the switch  
is being held.  
Press the switch beyond the resist-  
ance point.  
The window opens automatically.  
Pressing the switch again stops the motion.  
Closing the windows  
Touch the grooved surface on the door handle  
of a closed front door with your finger and hold  
it there without grasping the recessed grip.  
Pull the switch to the resistance  
point.  
The window closes while the switch  
is being held.  
In addition to locking, the windows and glass  
sunroof with sun protection will be closed.  
Pull the switch beyond the resist-  
ance point.  
Depending on the vehicle equipment, exterior  
mirrors are folded in unless they were folded  
in during locking. The exterior mirrors are not  
folded in when the hazard warning flashers are  
switched on.  
The window closes automatically.  
Pulling again stops the motion.  
Anti-trap mechanism  
Inside the vehicle  
Principle  
The anti-trap mechanism prevents objects or  
body parts becoming jammed between the  
door frame and window while a window is be-  
ing closed.  
Overview  
General information  
If resistance or blockage is detected while a  
window is being closed, the closing will be in-  
terrupted.  
Power windows  
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Safety information  
NOTICE  
When operating the roller sunblind, objects  
stored on the rear shelf may damage the  
roller sunblind. There is a risk of property  
damage. Make sure that the area of move-  
ment of the roller sunblind is clear during the  
operation.  
Warning  
Accessories on the windows such as anten-  
nas can impact anti-trap mechanism. There  
is a risk of injury. Do not install accessories in  
the area of movement of the windows.  
Closing without the anti-trap  
mechanism  
Overview  
In case of danger from the outside or if icing  
might prevent normal closing, proceed as fol-  
lows:  
1. Pull the  
switch past the resistance  
point and hold it there.  
The window closes with limited anti-trap  
mechanism. If the closing force exceeds a  
specific threshold, closing is interrupted.  
Rear window roller blind button.  
2. Pull the  
switch past the resistance  
point again within approx. 4 seconds and  
hold it there.  
Operating the side roller blinds  
Pull out the side roller sunblind using the loop  
and hook it onto the holder.  
The window closes without the anti-trap  
mechanism.  
Operating the rear roller blind  
Window roller sunblinds  
Safety information  
Warning  
On the driver’s door  
Press the button on the driver's door to  
open the rear roller blind if closed or to  
close the rear roller blind if open.  
If the button is pressed again while moving,  
the rear roller blind moves in the opposite di-  
rection.  
With closed roller sunblinds and open win-  
dows, the roller sunblinds may be strained  
while driving due to the air stream. The roller  
sunblinds may be damaged and vehicle oc-  
cupants may be harmed. There is a risk of  
injury. Do not open the windows while driving  
if the roller sunblinds are closed.  
System limits  
If you can no longer move the rear roller blind  
after pressing the button several times, the  
overheating protection has activated. The sys-  
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tem is disabled for a limited time to prevent  
overheating. Let the system cool down.  
Sliding glass roof  
Safety information  
Safety switch  
Warning  
Principle  
Body parts can be jammed when operating  
the glass sunroof. There is a risk of injury.  
Make sure that the area of movement of the  
glass sunroof is clear during opening and  
closing.  
The safety switch can be used to prevent chil-  
dren, for instance, from opening and closing  
the rear windows using the switches in the  
rear.  
If an accident of a certain severity occurs, the  
safety function is switched off automatically.  
With the vehicle key  
Overview  
Opening glass sunroof  
Press and hold the button on the vehi-  
cle key after unlocking.  
The glass sunroof with sun protection will be  
opened for as long as the button on the vehicle  
key is pressed.  
Closing glass sunroof  
With Comfort Access: press and hold  
the button on the vehicle key in close  
range of the vehicle after locking.  
The safety switch is located on the  
driver's door.  
The glass sunroof with sun protection will be  
closed for as long as the button on the vehicle  
key is pressed.  
Turning the safety functions on/off  
To activate/deactivate the safety func-  
tion, press the safety switch on the  
driver’s door.  
Depending on the vehicle equipment, exterior  
mirrors are folded in unless they were folded  
in while locking. The exterior mirrors are not  
folded in when the hazard warning flashers are  
switched on.  
The LED in the button illuminates when the  
safety function is switched on.  
On the door handle  
Principle  
The glass sunroof can be closed using the  
door handle without operating the vehicle key.  
The vehicle key is automatically detected near  
the vehicle.  
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Standby state is switched on.  
General information  
Drive-ready state is switched on.  
The function is available with Comfort Access.  
The vehicle key must be inside the vehicle.  
Depending on the country, the glass sunroof  
can also be closed at the external door handle  
using compatible smartphones with digital key.  
General information  
Additional information:  
The glass sunroof and the sun protection are  
operated using the same switch.  
BMW Digital Key, refer to page 88.  
Overview  
Functional prerequisites  
Carry the vehicle key with you, for instance  
in your pants pocket.  
Button in the vehicle  
Bluetooth must be activated on the smart-  
phone to close the glass sunroof using the  
digital key.  
Closing glass sunroof  
Opening/closing the glass sun-  
roof/sun protection.  
Touch the grooved surface on the external  
door handle of a closed front door with your  
finger and hold it there without grasping the  
recessed grip.  
Lifting/closing glass sunroof  
Push switch briefly upward.  
The closed glass sunroof tilts  
and the sun protection opens  
slightly.  
In addition to locking, the windows and glass  
sunroof with sun protection will be closed.  
The opened glass sunroof  
closes until it is in the tilted  
position. The sun protection  
does not move.  
Depending on the vehicle equipment, exterior  
mirrors are folded in unless they were folded  
in while locking. The exterior mirrors are not  
folded in when the hazard warning flashers are  
switched on.  
The tilted glass sunroof closes.  
Inside the vehicle  
Functional requirements  
The glass sunroof and sun protection can be  
operated under the following conditions.  
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Pressing the switch again  
stops the motion.  
Opening/closing the glass sunroof and  
sun protection separately  
Briefly press out the switch twice in succes-  
sion toward the front past the resistance  
point.  
Slide switch back to the re-  
sistance point and hold.  
Holding down the switch  
opens the sun protection. If  
the sun protection is already  
fully open, the glass sunroof  
opens.  
The glass sunroof and sun protection close  
together.  
Pressing the switch again stops the motion.  
Slide switch forward to the resistance point  
and hold.  
Comfort position  
In some models, the wind noises in the car's  
interior are lowest when the glass sunroof is  
not fully open. In these models, the automatic  
function initially only opens the glass sunroof  
up to this comfort position.  
The glass sunroof closes while the switch  
is being held. If the glass sunroof is already  
closed or in the tilted position, the sun pro-  
tection closes.  
Slide the switch back past the resistance  
point.  
Operating the switch inside the vehicle again  
opens the glass sunroof completely.  
The sun protection opens automatically. If  
the sun protection is already fully open, the  
glass sunroof opens automatically.  
Anti-trap mechanism  
Pressing the switch again stops the motion.  
Principle  
Push the switch forward past the resistance  
point.  
The anti-trap mechanism prevents objects or  
body parts from becoming jammed between  
the roof frame and glass sunroof while the  
glass sunroof is closing.  
The glass sunroof closes automatically. If  
the glass sunroof is already closed or in  
the tilted position, the sun protection closes  
automatically.  
General information  
If a resistance or blockage is detected while  
the glass sunroof is closing, the closing opera-  
tion is interrupted once the roof reaches the  
half-open position, or it is stopped when clos-  
ing from the tilted position.  
Pressing the switch again stops the motion.  
Opening/closing the glass sunroof and  
sun protection together  
Briefly press out the switch  
twice in succession toward  
the rear past the resistance  
point.  
Closing from the open position without  
the anti-trap mechanism  
If an external hazard or ice prevents normal  
closure, proceed as follows:  
The glass sunroof and sun  
protection open together.  
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The vehicle is parked in a horizontal posi-  
tion.  
1. Close all doors.  
2. Switch on drive-ready state or stop a mov-  
ing vehicle.  
The vehicle will not be moved until the initi-  
alization is completed.  
3. Push the switch forward past the resistance  
point and hold.  
The drive-ready state is established.  
The outside temperature is above  
41 /5 ℃.  
The glass sunroof closes with limited anti-  
trap mechanism. If the closing force ex-  
ceeds a specific threshold, closing is inter-  
rupted.  
During initialization, the glass sunroof closes  
without the anti-trap mechanism.  
4. Push the switch forward again past the  
resistance point and hold until the glass  
sunroof closes without the anti-trap mech-  
anism. Make sure that the closing path is  
clear.  
Make sure that the closing path is clear.  
Initializing the system  
Press the switch up and hold  
it until the initialization is com-  
plete:  
Closing from the lifted position without  
the anti-trap mechanism  
In case of danger from the outside or if icing  
might prevent normal closing, proceed as fol-  
lows:  
Initialization begins within 15 seconds.  
If the glass sunroof is closed, it opens then  
closes again.  
If the glass sunroof is open, it first closes,  
then opens and closes again.  
The sun protection is initialized in the  
closed position.  
Initialization is complete once the glass sun-  
roof and the sun protection have opened then  
closed again.  
1. Close all doors.  
2. Switch on drive-ready state or stop a mov-  
ing vehicle.  
3. Push the switch forward past the resistance  
point and hold.  
Fixed glass roof  
Initializing after a power interruption  
General  
The glass sunroof sun protection can be  
opened or closed.  
General information  
After a power interruption during the opening  
or closing process, the glass sunroof can only  
be operated to a limited extent. Initializing the  
system can help in this case.  
The sun protection opens from rear to front.  
With the vehicle key  
The system can be initialized under the follow-  
ing conditions:  
Opening the sun protection  
Press and hold the button on the vehi-  
cle key after unlocking.  
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The glass sunroof sun protection is opened  
as long as the button on the vehicle key is  
pressed.  
Closing the sun protection  
Closing the sun protection  
With Comfort Access: press and hold  
the button on the vehicle key in close  
range of the vehicle after locking.  
The glass sunroof sun protection is closed  
as long as the button on the vehicle key is  
pressed.  
Touch the grooved surface on the door handle  
of a closed front door with your finger and hold  
it there without grasping the recessed grip.  
Depending on the vehicle equipment, exterior  
mirrors are folded in unless they were folded  
in while locking. The exterior mirrors are not  
folded in when the hazard warning flashers are  
switched on.  
Besides locking the vehicle, the windows and  
sun protection will be closed and locked.  
Depending on the vehicle equipment, exterior  
mirrors are folded in unless they were folded  
in while locking. The exterior mirrors are not  
folded in when the hazard warning flashers are  
switched on.  
On the door handle  
Principle  
The sun protection can be closed using the  
door handle without operating the vehicle key.  
Inside the vehicle  
The vehicle key is automatically detected near  
the vehicle.  
Functional requirements  
The sun protection can be operated under the  
following conditions:  
General information  
The function is available with Comfort Access.  
Standby state is switched on.  
Drive-ready state is switched on.  
Depending on the country, the sun protection  
can also be closed with the door handle using  
a compatible smartphone and a digital key.  
The vehicle key must be inside the vehicle.  
Button in the headliner  
Overview  
Additional information:  
BMW Digital Key, refer to page 88.  
Functional prerequisites  
Carry the vehicle key with you, for instance  
in your pants pocket.  
Bluetooth must be activated on the smart-  
phone to close the sun protection using the  
digital key.  
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Opening and closing  
CONTROLS  
Opening/closing the sun protec-  
tion.  
Closing the sun protection  
automatically  
The sun protection closes automatically when  
the vehicle is locked.  
When the vehicle is unlocked, the sun protec-  
tion moves to its last position.  
Operation  
This function can be deactivated in the set-  
tings, depending on vehicle equipment.  
Slide switch back to the re-  
sistance point and hold.  
Additional information:  
The sun protection is closed  
as long as the switch is held  
down.  
Settings, refer to page 92.  
Initializing after a power interruption  
Slide switch forward to the resistance point  
and hold.  
General information  
Holding down the switch opens the sun  
protection.  
If the power is interrupted while opening or  
closing, the sun protection can only be oper-  
ated to a limited extent. Initializing the system  
can help in this case.  
Slide the switch back past the resistance  
point.  
The sun protection closes automatically.  
Pressing the switch again stops the motion.  
The system can be initialized under the follow-  
ing conditions:  
Push the switch forward past the resistance  
point.  
The vehicle is parked in a horizontal posi-  
tion.  
The sun protection opens automatically.  
Pressing the switch again stops the motion.  
The vehicle will not be moved until the initi-  
alization is completed.  
The drive-ready state is established.  
Push switch up.  
During initialization, the glass sunroof closes  
without the anti-trap mechanism.  
The sun protection moves to a  
defined position to provide par-  
tial shading.  
Make sure that the closing path is clear.  
Pressing the switch again closes  
the sun protection.  
Initializing the system  
Press the switch up and hold  
it until the initialization is com-  
plete:  
Control display  
Operation  
1.  
Apps menu  
Initialization begins within 15 seconds.  
2. "Vehicle"  
If the sun protection is closed, it opens then  
closes again.  
3. "Doors and windows"  
4. "Sun blinds"  
If the sun protection is open, it closes first,  
then opens and closes again.  
5. Select the desired function.  
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Opening and closing  
CONTROLS  
Initialization is complete once the sun protec-  
tion has opened then closed again.  
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Seats, mirrors and steering wheel  
CONTROLS  
Seats, mirrors and steering wheel  
Vehicle features and options  
Warning  
With a backrest inclined too far to the rear,  
This chapter describes model-specific equip-  
ment, systems, and functions that are currently  
available, or may become available in the fu-  
ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.  
the protective effect of the seat belt can no  
longer be ensured. There is a risk of sliding  
under the seat belt in an accident. There is a  
risk of injury or danger to life. Adjust the seat  
prior to starting the trip. Adjust the backrest  
so that it is in the most upright position as  
possible and do not adjust again while driv-  
ing.  
Additional information:  
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.  
Sitting safely  
An ideal seat position that meets the needs of  
the occupants can make a vital contribution to  
relaxed, fatigue-free driving.  
Warning  
There is a danger of jamming when moving  
the seats. There is a risk of injury and risk of  
property damage. Make sure that the travel  
path of the seat is clear prior to any adjust-  
ment.  
In the event of an accident, the correct seat  
position plays an important role. Follow the in-  
formation in the following chapters.  
Additional information:  
Seats, refer to page 106.  
Semi-electrically adjustable seats  
Seat belts, refer to page 110.  
Head restraints, refer to page 113.  
Airbags, refer to page 176.  
Overview  
Seats  
Safety information  
Warning  
Seat setting while driving can lead to unex-  
pected movements of the seat. Vehicle con-  
trol could be lost. There is a risk of accident,  
injury, and property damage. Only adjust the  
seat on the driver's side when the vehicle is  
stationary.  
The lever and switches for adjusting the seats  
are located on the front seats.  
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Seats, mirrors and steering wheel  
CONTROLS  
Setting the longitudinal direction  
Adjusting seat tilt  
Warning  
If a seat is not locked, it may move unexpect-  
edly while driving. Vehicle control could be  
lost. There is a risk of accident, injury, and  
property damage. After adjusting, move the  
seat forward or back slightly, making sure the  
seat engages properly.  
Tilt switch up or down.  
Adjusting backrest tilt  
Pull the lever and slide the seat in the desired  
direction.  
Adjusting the height  
Tilt switch forward or backward.  
Electrically adjustable seats  
General information  
The current seat position can be stored using  
the memory function.  
Overview  
Press switch up or down.  
The switches for setting the seats are located  
on the front seats.  
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Seats, mirrors and steering wheel  
CONTROLS  
Seat settings menu  
Adjusting seat tilt  
The seat adjustment menu button is located  
on the front door.  
Tilt switch up or down.  
Adjusting backrest tilt  
Press the button to go directly to the  
seat settings menu on the control dis-  
play.  
Setting the longitudinal direction  
Tilt switch forward or backward.  
Adjusting the seat position  
automatically  
Press switch forward or backward.  
General information  
The seat setting for the driver's seat is stored  
in the active BMW ID or in the active driver  
profile. If the BMW ID or the driver profile is  
reactivated at a later time, the saved position  
will be called up automatically.  
Adjusting the height  
Activate/deactivate the function  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Seat comfort"  
4. Select driver’s seat.  
5. "Use automatically"  
6. Select the desired setting.  
Press switch up or down.  
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Seats, mirrors and steering wheel  
CONTROLS  
Functional limitation  
Thigh support  
It may not be possible to adjust the lumbar  
support at very high and very low tempera-  
tures.  
Sport seat  
Backrest width  
Principle  
Adjusting the backrest width may improve side  
support when cornering.  
General information  
The backrest width is changed by adjusting  
the side sections of the backrest.  
Pull the lever at the front of the seat and push  
the thigh support forward or back.  
When exiting the vehicle, the backrest width  
opens completely. The last set position is au-  
tomatically applied before you start driving.  
Multifunctional seat  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
Adjusting the backrest width  
3. "Seat comfort"  
1.  
Apps menu  
4. Select desired seat.  
5. Select the desired function.  
6. Select the desired setting.  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Seat comfort"  
4. Select desired seat.  
5. Select the desired function.  
6. Select the desired setting.  
Lumbar support  
Principle  
Calibrating the front seats  
The curvature of the seat backrest can be ad-  
justed in a way that it supports the lumbar  
region of the spine. The lower back and the  
spine are supported for upright sitting position.  
General information  
As soon as the electric seat setting no longer  
functions precisely, a Check Control message  
is displayed on the control display.  
Adjusting the lumbar support  
To restore the accuracy of the electric seat set-  
ting, the front seats must be calibrated.  
Press the front/rear section of the  
button:  
The curvature is increased/de-  
creased.  
Press the upper/lower section of the but-  
ton:  
The curvature is shifted up/down.  
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Seats, mirrors and steering wheel  
CONTROLS  
Safety information  
Activating/deactivating the setting  
1.  
Apps menu  
Warning  
2. "Vehicle"  
There is a danger of jamming when moving  
the seats. There is a risk of injury and risk of  
property damage. Make sure that the travel  
path of the seat is clear prior to any adjust-  
ment.  
3. "Seat comfort"  
4. "Comfort exit"  
5. Select the desired setting.  
Seat belts  
Calibrating the front seat  
1. Press the longitudinal direction switch for-  
ward for approx. 2 seconds until the seat  
stops.  
General information  
The vehicle is fitted with five seat belts to en-  
sure occupant safety. However, they can only  
offer protection when adjusted correctly.  
2. Repeat step 1 until the seat stops then  
moves slightly forward.  
Always make sure that seat belts are being  
worn by the occupants before driving off. The  
airbags supplement the seat belts as an ad-  
ditional safety device. The airbags do not re-  
place seat belts.  
3. Press the switch forward for approx. 2 sec-  
onds again until the seat stops.  
4. Repeat step 3 until the seat stops then  
moves slightly backward.  
All seat belt anchorage points are designed to  
achieve the best possible protective effect for  
the seat belts when used properly and with the  
correct seat settings.  
As soon as the message on the control dis-  
play disappears, the calibration is complete.  
If the message remains active, repeat the cali-  
bration.  
The two outer seat belt buckles of the rear  
seats are intended for the persons sitting on  
the left and right.  
If the message is still shown after repeated  
calibration, have the vehicle checked by an  
authorized service center or another qualified  
service center or repair shop.  
The center seat belt buckle of the rear seats is  
intended for the person sitting in the middle.  
Additional information:  
Comfort exit  
Notes on sitting safely, refer to page 106.  
Principle  
Safety information  
The seat position can be adjusted automati-  
cally to make it easier to get in and out of the  
vehicle.  
Warning  
Use of a seat belt to buckle more than one  
person will potentially defeat the ability of  
the seat belt to serve its protective function.  
There is a risk of injury or danger to life.  
Do not strap in more than one person per  
single seat belt. Infants and children are not  
allowed on an occupant's lap, and must be  
General information  
The backrest width completely opens tem-  
porarily.  
The seat moves back.  
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CONTROLS  
transported and secured in designated child  
restraint systems.  
Correct use of seat belts  
Wear the seat belt tight to your body over  
your lap and shoulders, without twisting it.  
Wear the seat belt deep on your hips over  
your lap. The seat belt must not press on  
your stomach.  
Warning  
The protective effect of safety gear, including  
seat belts, can be limited or lost when seat  
belts are fastened incorrectly. An incorrectly  
fastened seat belt can cause additional inju-  
ries, for instance in the event of an accident,  
braking or evasive maneuvers. There is a risk  
of injury or danger to life. Make sure that all  
occupants are wearing seat belts correctly.  
Do not rub the seat belt against sharp  
edges, or guide it or jam it in across hard  
or fragile objects.  
Avoid thick clothing.  
Re-tighten the seat belt frequently upward  
around your upper body area.  
Buckling the seat belt  
1. Guide the seat belt slowly over shoulder  
and hip to put it on.  
Warning  
With a rear seat backrest that is not locked,  
the protective effect of the middle seat belt  
is not guaranteed. There is a risk of injury or  
danger to life. If you are using the middle seat  
belt, lock the wider rear seat backrest.  
2. Insert the buckle tongue into the seat belt  
buckle. The seat belt buckle must engage  
audibly.  
Warning  
The protective effect of safety gear, including  
seat belts, may not be fully operational or fail  
in the following situations:  
The seat belts or seat belt buckles are  
damaged, soiled, or changed in any  
other way.  
To ease accessibility to the seat belt buckle, an  
adjustable slider is available on the belt to help  
position the buckle when not in use.  
Seat belt tensioners or seat belt winders  
were modified.  
Seat belts can be imperceptibly damaged in  
the event of an accident. There is a risk of  
injury or danger to life. Keep clean and do  
not modify: seat belts, seat belt buckles, seat  
belt tensioners, seat belt winders, and seat  
belt anchors. After an accident, have the seat  
belts checked by an authorized service center  
or another qualified service center or repair  
shop.  
Unbuckling the seat belt  
1. Hold down the seat belt firmly.  
2. Press the red button in the seat belt buckle.  
3. Guide the seat belt back into the seat belt  
winder.  
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Seats, mirrors and steering wheel  
CONTROLS  
The seat belt reminder becomes active in the  
following situations:  
Middle seat belt in the rear  
Buckling the seat belt  
When the seat belt on the driver's side or  
on the passenger's side is not fastened.  
When the seat belt is unfastened while driv-  
ing.  
When objects are lying on a seat.  
Display in the instrument cluster  
The indicator light in the instrument cluster illu-  
minates after turning on the drive-ready state  
when the seat belt reminder is active.  
1. Release buckle tongue from the fixture on  
the rear shelf.  
A Check Control message is displayed where  
applicable. Check whether the seat belt has  
been fastened correctly.  
2. Insert the lower buckle tongue in the belt  
lock, arrow 1.  
Icon  
Meaning  
3. Insert the upper buckle tongue in the seat  
belt buckle, arrow 2.  
Seat belt on the driver's seat is  
not buckled.  
The seat belt buckles must engage audibly.  
Seat belt on the passenger  
seat or another seat in the ve-  
hicle is not buckled.  
Unbuckling the seat belt  
1. Hold down the seat belt firmly.  
2. Press the red button in the belt buckle.  
Seat belt is buckled on the cor-  
responding seat.  
3. Open the belt lock, arrow 2, with the buckle  
tongue, arrow 1.  
Seat belt is not buckled on the  
corresponding seat.  
Rear Occupant Alert  
Principle  
At the end of a trip, the system informs the  
driver of the possible presence of occupants on  
the rear seats.  
4. Guide the seat belt to the fixture on the rear  
shelf.  
General information  
Seat belt reminder  
If a door with access to the rear seat row is  
operated within 30 minutes before starting a  
drive, a notice appears on the control display  
and a signal tone sounds at the end of the  
drive.  
General information  
Make sure that the seat belts are positioned  
correctly.  
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Seats, mirrors and steering wheel  
CONTROLS  
If the drive is continued within 30 minutes, the  
notice is displayed again after the drive is com-  
plete.  
Adjust the distance so that the head re-  
straint is as close as possible to the back  
of the head. Adjust the distance via the  
backrest tilt as needed.  
Activate/deactivate the function  
For manually adjustable head restraints:  
After adjusting, make sure that the head  
restraint is correctly engaged.  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "System settings"  
3. "Rear Occupant Alert"  
4. Select the desired setting.  
Warning  
Body parts can be jammed when moving the  
head restraint. There is a risk of injury. Make  
sure that the area of movement is clear when  
moving the head restraint.  
Safety mode  
Depending on vehicle equipment, the driver  
and front passenger seat belt straps are auto-  
matically tightened once after driving off, if the  
seat belt is fastened.  
If necessary, in critical driving situations, e.g.,  
during emergency braking, the front seat belts  
are automatically pretensioned.  
Warning  
Objects on the head restraint reduce the pro-  
tective effect in the head and neck area.  
There is a risk of injury.  
After a critical driving situation without an acci-  
dent, the front seat belts are loosened again. If  
the belt tension does not loosen automatically,  
stop the vehicle and unbuckle the seat belt us-  
ing the red button in the buckle. Fasten the  
seat belt before continuing to drive.  
Do not use seat or head restraint covers.  
Do not hang objects, for instance clothes  
hangers, directly on the head restraint.  
Only use accessories that have been de-  
termined to be safe for attachment to a  
head restraint.  
Front head restraints  
Safety information  
Warning  
Do not use any accessories, for instance  
pillows, while driving.  
Adjusting the height: manual head  
restraints  
Removal or incorrect adjustment of head re-  
straints can cause injuries in the head and  
neck area. There is a risk of injury.  
Before driving, install the removed head  
restraints on the occupied seats.  
Adjust the head restraint so its center  
supports the back of the head at as  
close to eye level as possible.  
Press the button and push the head restraint  
up or down.  
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Seats, mirrors and steering wheel  
CONTROLS  
Before driving, install the removed head  
restraints on the occupied seats.  
Adjusting the height: Electric head  
restraints  
Adjust the head restraint so its center  
supports the back of the head at as  
close to eye level as possible.  
Adjust the distance so that the head re-  
straint is as close as possible to the back  
of the head. Adjust the distance via the  
backrest tilt as needed.  
For manually adjustable head restraints:  
After adjusting, make sure that the head  
restraint is correctly engaged.  
Press switch up or down.  
Adjusting the distance  
Warning  
Adjust the distance so that the head restraint  
is as close as possible to the back of the head.  
Body parts can be jammed when moving the  
head restraint. There is a risk of injury. Make  
sure that the area of movement is clear when  
moving the head restraint.  
Warning  
Objects on the head restraint reduce the pro-  
tective effect in the head and neck area.  
There is a risk of injury.  
Do not use seat or head restraint covers.  
Press the button and push the head restraint  
forward or backward.  
Do not hang objects, for instance clothes  
hangers, directly on the head restraint.  
Only use accessories that have been de-  
termined to be safe for attachment to a  
head restraint.  
Removing the head restraints  
The head restraints cannot be removed.  
Do not use any accessories, for instance  
pillows, while driving.  
Rear head restraints  
Safety information  
Warning  
Removal or incorrect adjustment of head re-  
straints can cause injuries in the head and  
neck area. There is a risk of injury.  
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Seats, mirrors and steering wheel  
CONTROLS  
Enlarging the cargo area, refer to page 307.  
Adjusting the height of the outer  
head restraints  
2. Raise the head restraint up against the re-  
sistance.  
3. Insert the integrated key.  
Integrated key, refer to page 75.  
To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and  
push the head restraint down.  
To raise: push the head restraint up.  
4. Press and hold the integrated key and the  
button at the same time, arrows 1, and pull  
out the head restraint completely.  
Adjusting the height of the center  
head restraint  
To improve your view to the rear, you can ad-  
just the center head restraint so that it is fully  
down. Set it to the lowest position only if no  
one will be sitting in the center seat.  
To lower: press the buttons, arrow 1, and  
push the head restraint down.  
To raise: push the head restraint up.  
Removing the outer head restraint  
Only remove the head restraint if no one will be  
sitting in the seat in question.  
1. Fold down the rear seat backrest in ques-  
tion.  
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CONTROLS  
Removing the center head restraint  
Safety information  
Only remove the head restraint if no one will be  
sitting in the center seat.  
Warning  
1. Raise the head restraint up against the re-  
sistance.  
Objects in the mirror are closer than they ap-  
pear. The distance to the road users behind  
could be incorrectly estimated, for instance  
while changing lanes. There is a risk of acci-  
dent, injury, and property damage. Estimate  
the distance to the traffic behind by looking  
over your shoulder.  
2. Press the buttons, arrow 1, and pull the  
head restraint out completely.  
Overview  
Installing the head restraints  
Proceed in the reverse order to install the head  
restraint.  
Icon  
Meaning  
Exterior mirrors  
Fold the exterior mirror in and out.  
General information  
The front passenger's side exterior mirror is  
more curved than the driver's side mirror.  
Adjust the exterior mirrors.  
The exterior mirror adjustment is stored in the  
active BMW ID or in the active driver profile. If  
the BMW ID or the driver profile is reactivated  
at a later time, the stored position is called up  
automatically.  
Select left exterior mirror, Automatic  
Curb Monitor.  
Select right exterior mirror.  
The current exterior mirror adjustment can be  
stored using the memory function.  
Depending on vehicle equipment, the driver's  
side exterior mirror also dims automatically.  
Photocells in the interior mirror are used to  
control this.  
Adjusting the exterior mirrors  
Press the button.  
The selected exterior mirror moves  
along with the button movement.  
Depending on vehicle equipment, both exterior  
mirrors are heated automatically as necessary  
and when drive-ready state is on.  
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CONTROLS  
Selecting the exterior mirror  
Automatic dimming  
The exterior mirror on the driver's side is au-  
tomatically dimmed. Photocells in the interior  
mirror are used to control this.  
Press the button to select the left  
exterior mirror. The LED illuminates.  
Press the button to select the right  
exterior mirror. The LED illuminates.  
Automatic Curb Monitor  
Principle  
Malfunction  
If reverse gear is engaged, the mirror glass on  
the passenger's side is tilted downward. This  
improves your view of the curb and other low-  
lying obstacles when parking, for instance.  
In case of an electrical malfunction, adjust the  
exterior mirror by pressing on the edges of the  
mirror glass.  
Folding in/folding out the exterior  
mirrors  
Activating the Automatic Curb Monitor  
1.  
Press the button. The LED illumi-  
NOTICE  
nates.  
Depending on the vehicle width, the vehicle  
can be damaged in car washes. There is a  
risk of property damage. Before washing, fold  
in the mirrors by hand or with the button.  
2. Engage selector lever position R.  
Deactivating the Automatic Curb  
Monitor  
Press the button. The LED illuminates  
and the LED of the driver’s side outside  
mirror goes out.  
Press the button.  
Folding is possible at vehicle speeds of up to  
approx. 12 mph/20 km/h.  
Interior mirror, automatic  
dimming feature  
Folding the exterior mirrors in and out is help-  
ful in the following situations:  
In car washes.  
On narrow roads.  
General information  
The interior mirror is dimmed automatically.  
Exterior mirrors that were folded in are folded  
out automatically at a speed of approx.  
25 mph/40 km/h.  
Photocells are used for control:  
In the mirror glass.  
On the rear of the mirror.  
Automatic heating  
Both exterior mirrors are automatically heated  
as needed and when the drive-ready state is  
switched on.  
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CONTROLS  
Adjusting the steering wheel position  
Overview  
Press the switch to adjust the steering wheel  
forward/back position and height to the seat  
position.  
Functional requirements  
Keep the photocells clean.  
Do not cover the area between the interior  
mirror and the windshield.  
Manual steering wheel adjustment  
Steering wheel  
Safety information  
Warning  
Steering wheel adjustments while driving  
can lead to unexpected steering wheel move-  
ments. Vehicle control could be lost. There  
is a risk of accident, injury, and property dam-  
age. Adjust the steering wheel while the vehi-  
cle is stationary only.  
1. Fold the lever down completely.  
2. Grip the steering wheel with both hands  
and move the steering wheel to the prefer-  
red height and angle to suit your seat posi-  
tion.  
3. Fold the lever back up.  
Electric steering wheel adjustment  
General information  
Memory function  
The steering wheel adjustment is stored in the  
active BMW ID or in the active driver profile. If  
the BMW ID or the driver profile is reactivated  
at a later time, the stored position is called up  
automatically.  
Principle  
The following settings can be stored and, if  
necessary, retrieved using the memory func-  
tion:  
The current steering wheel position can be  
stored using the memory function.  
Seat position.  
Exterior mirror adjustment.  
To make it easier to enter and get out of the  
vehicle, the steering wheel moves temporarily  
into the upper position.  
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CONTROLS  
Depending on vehicle equipment: steering  
wheel position.  
Icon  
Meaning  
SET button.  
Height of the Head-up display.  
Safety information  
Memory button 1.  
Memory button 2.  
Warning  
Using the memory function while driving can  
lead to unexpected seat or steering wheel  
movements. Vehicle control could be lost.  
There is a risk of accident, injury, and prop-  
erty damage. Only retrieve the memory func-  
tion when the vehicle is stationary.  
Storing settings  
Using the button:  
1. Set the desired position.  
Warning  
2.  
Press the button. The LED illumi-  
There is a danger of jamming when moving  
the seats. There is a risk of injury and risk of  
property damage. Make sure that the travel  
path of the seat is clear prior to any adjust-  
ment.  
nates.  
3. Press the desired memory button as long  
as the LED is illuminated. A signal sounds.  
Via iDrive:  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
Memory function  
3. "Seat comfort"  
Overview  
4. Select desired seat.  
5. "Seat position"  
6. Save the desired seat position.  
Calling up settings  
Using the button:  
Press the desired memory button 1 or 2.  
The stored position is called up.  
The procedure stops when a seat setting  
switch or one of the memory buttons is  
pressed again.  
The memory buttons are located on the front  
doors.  
The adjustment of the seat position on the  
driver's side is interrupted after a short time  
while driving.  
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CONTROLS  
Via iDrive:  
1. Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Seat comfort"  
4. Select desired seat.  
5. "Seat position"  
6. Select the desired seat position.  
Seat climate control  
Various climate control functions are available  
for the seats.  
Additional information:  
Climate control, refer to page 277.  
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Transporting children safely  
CONTROLS  
Transporting children safely  
Vehicle features and options  
Warning  
A hot vehicle may result in death to persons,  
especially children, or animals. There is a  
risk of injury or danger to life. Do not leave  
people, especially children, or animals unat-  
tended in the vehicle.  
This chapter describes model-specific equip-  
ment, systems, and functions that are currently  
available, or may become available in the fu-  
ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.  
Additional information:  
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.  
Warning  
The right place for children  
Safety information  
Warning  
Exposure to intense sunlight can cause child  
restraint systems and their components to  
become very hot. Persons may sustain burn  
injuries when touching the hot components.  
There is a risk of injury. Do not expose  
the child restraint system to direct sunlight  
or cover where necessary. If necessary, let  
the child restraint system cool down before  
transporting a child. Do not leave children un-  
attended in the vehicle.  
Unattended children or animals in the vehicle  
can cause the vehicle to move and endanger  
themselves and traffic, for example, due to  
the following actions:  
Establishing standby.  
Releasing the parking brake.  
Children in the rear seat  
Opening and closing the doors or win-  
dows.  
General information  
Engaging selector lever position N.  
Using vehicle equipment.  
Accident research shows that the safest place  
for children is in the rear seat.  
Children younger than 13 years of age or  
shorter than 5 ft/150 cm should be transported  
in the rear seat in suitable child restraint sys-  
tems designed for the age, weight and size  
of the child. Children 13 years of age or older  
must wear a seat belt as soon as a suitable  
child restraint system can no longer be used  
due to their age, weight, or size.  
There is a risk of accident, injury, and prop-  
erty damage. Do not leave children or ani-  
mals unattended in the vehicle. Take the ve-  
hicle key with you when exiting and lock the  
vehicle.  
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Safety information  
Installing child restraint  
systems  
Warning  
The seat belt cannot be fastened correctly  
on children shorter than 5 ft/150 cm without  
suitable additional child restraint systems.  
The protective effect of safety gear, including  
seat belts, can be limited or lost when seat  
belts are fastened incorrectly. An incorrectly  
fastened seat belt can cause additional inju-  
ries, for instance in the event of an accident,  
braking or evasive maneuvers. There is a risk  
of injury or danger to life. Secure children  
shorter than 5 ft/150 cm using suitable child  
restraint systems.  
General information  
Pay attention to the specifications and the op-  
erating and safety information of the child re-  
straint system manufacturer when selecting,  
installing, and using child restraint systems.  
Safety information  
Warning  
The protective effect of child restraint sys-  
tems and their fastening systems which have  
been damaged or exposed to an accident  
can be limited or lost. A child cannot be prop-  
erly restrained in the event of an accident,  
braking or evasive maneuvers. There is a risk  
of injury or danger to life.  
Children on the front passenger  
seat  
General information  
When using a child restraint system on the  
front passenger seat, make sure that the front  
passenger airbag is deactivated.  
Do not use child restraint systems which  
have been damaged or exposed to an acci-  
dent.  
If attachment systems have been damaged  
or strained by an accident, have them  
checked and replaced by an authorized serv-  
ice center or another qualified service center  
or repair shop.  
Additional information:  
Automatic deactivation of front passenger air-  
bag, refer to page 178.  
Safety information  
Warning  
Warning  
The stability of the child restraint system is  
limited or compromised with incorrect seat  
setting or improper installation of the child  
seat. There is a risk of injury or danger to life.  
Make sure that the child restraint system fits  
securely against the backrest. If possible, ad-  
just the backrest tilt for all affected backrests  
and correctly adjust the seats. Make sure that  
seats and backrests are securely engaged or  
locked. If possible and necessary, adjust the  
height of the head restraints or remove them.  
Active front passenger airbags can injure a  
child in a child restraint system when the air-  
bags are deployed. There is a risk of injury.  
Make sure that the front passenger airbags  
are deactivated and that the PASSENGER  
AIRBAG OFF indicator light illuminates.  
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On the front passenger seat  
Child seat security  
Deactivating the airbag  
Warning  
Active front passenger airbags can injure a  
child in a child restraint system when the air-  
bags are deployed. There is a risk of injury.  
Make sure that the front passenger airbags  
are deactivated and that the PASSENGER  
AIRBAG OFF indicator light illuminates.  
The seat belts in the rear and the front pass-  
enger seat belt can be permanently locked to  
fasten child restraint systems.  
After mounting a child restraint system on the  
front passenger seat, make sure that the front  
passenger airbag is deactivated.  
Locking the seat belt  
1. Pull out the seat belt strap completely.  
Additional information:  
Automatic deactivation of front passenger air-  
bag, refer to page 178.  
2. Secure the child restraint system with the  
seat belt.  
3. Allow the seat belt strap to be pulled in  
and pull it tight against the child restraint  
system. The seat belt is disabled.  
Seat position and height  
After mounting a child restraint system, move  
the front passenger seat as far back as it will  
go and, if possible, to the lowest position. This  
seat position and height ensure the best pos-  
sible position for the belt and offers optimal  
protection in the event of an accident.  
Unlocking the seat belt  
1. Unbuckle the seat belt buckle.  
2. Remove the child restraint system.  
3. Allow the seat belt strap to be pulled in  
completely.  
After mounting a universal child restraint sys-  
tem, adjust the tilt of the seat backrest so that  
the belt is not constrained.  
If the upper attachment point of the seat belt  
is located in front of the seat belt guide of the  
child seat, move the front passenger seat care-  
fully forward until the best possible seat belt  
guide position is reached.  
Lower anchors for child  
restraint systems  
General information  
LATCH: Lower Anchors and Tether for Chil-  
dren.  
Backrest width  
Adjustable backrest width: Before installing a  
child restraint system on the front passenger  
seat, open the backrest width completely. Do  
not change the backrest width again and do  
not call up a memory position.  
Pay attention to the specifications, operating  
tips and safety instructions from the child re-  
straint system manufacturer when selecting,  
installing, and using child restraint systems.  
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Position  
Mounts for lower anchors  
Icon  
Meaning  
General information  
The lower anchors may be used to attach the  
CRS to the vehicle seat up to a combined child  
and CRS weight of 65 lbs/30 kg when the child  
is restrained by the internal harnesses.  
The corresponding icon shows  
the mounts for the lower  
LATCH anchors.  
Seats equipped with lower an-  
chors are marked with a pair  
(2) of LATCH icons.  
Safety information  
For vehicles equipped with a  
middle seat:  
Warning  
If the lower anchors on child restraint system  
are not engaged correctly, the child restraint  
system will not be able to provide suitable  
protection. There is a risk of injury or danger  
to life. Make sure that the lower anchors are  
correctly engaged and that the child restraint  
system fits securely against the backrest.  
It is not recommended to use  
the inner lower anchors of  
standard outer LATCH posi-  
tions to fasten a child restraint  
system on the middle seat.  
Use the vehicle seat belt in-  
stead for the middle seat.  
Before attaching child restraint  
systems  
Before installing a child restraint system, pull  
the seat belt away from the lower anchors of  
the child restraint system.  
Warning  
The mounts for the lower anchors and at-  
tachment points of the child restraint system  
are intended for attaching child restraint sys-  
tems only. If other objects are attached, the  
mounts or attachment points can be dam-  
aged. There is a risk of injury and risk of  
property damage. Only attach child restraint  
systems at the corresponding mounts for the  
lower anchors or attachment points.  
Installing child restraint systems  
1. Mount child restraint system, see manufac-  
turer's information.  
2. Make sure that the child restraint system  
mount is correctly engaged in the lower an-  
chor on both sides.  
Child restraint systems with  
tether strap  
General information  
When attaching child restraint systems to the  
upper attachment points, observe the specifi-  
cations and the operating and safety informa-  
tion of the child restraint system manufacturer.  
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Safety information  
Attachment points for upper  
retaining strap  
Warning  
Icon  
Meaning  
If the upper retaining strap is incorrectly used  
for the child restraint system, the protective  
effect is reduced. There is a risk of injury. En-  
sure that the upper retaining strap is guided  
to the upper attachment point without twist-  
ing and not over sharp edges.  
The respective icon shows the  
attachment point for the upper  
retaining strap. Seats with an  
upper top tether are marked  
with this icon. It is located on  
the rear seat backrest, the rear  
shelf or the rear seat.  
Warning  
Routing the retaining strap  
If the rear seat backrest is not locked, the  
protective effect of the child restraint system  
is limited or nonexistant. In certain situations,  
for instance braking maneuvers or in case of  
an accident, the rear seat backrest can fold  
forward. There is a risk of injury or danger to  
life. Make sure that the rear seat backrests  
are locked.  
Warning  
1
Driving direction  
Head restraint  
The mounts for the lower anchors and at-  
tachment points of the child restraint system  
are intended for attaching child restraint sys-  
tems only. If other objects are attached, the  
mounts or attachment points can be dam-  
aged. There is a risk of injury and risk of  
property damage. Only attach child restraint  
systems at the corresponding mounts for the  
lower anchors or attachment points.  
2
3
4
5
6
7
Hook for upper retaining strap  
Attachment point  
Rear shelf  
Seat backrest  
Upper retaining strap  
Attaching the upper retaining strap  
to the attachment point  
1. Open the attachment point cover.  
2. Raise the head restraint.  
3. Guide the upper strap between the head  
restraint rods, or along both sides of the  
head restraint rods, to the attachment  
point.  
Center seat: Guide the upper strap between  
the head restraint rods, or along both sides  
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of the head restraint rods, to the attach-  
ment point.  
Safety switch for rear  
4. Attach the hook of the retaining strap to the  
attachment point.  
5. Tighten the retaining strap.  
Locking the doors and  
windows in the rear  
Press the button on the driver's door.  
General information  
In certain situations it may be advisable to se-  
cure the rear doors and windows, for instance  
when transporting children.  
Various functions are locked and can-  
not be operated in the rear such as the  
power windows.  
Doors  
Unlock or lock the safety switch on the rear  
doors using the integrated key. To lock, turn in  
the corresponding arrow direction on the door.  
The door can now be opened from the outside  
only.  
After locking, make sure that the door cannot  
be opened from the inside.  
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Driving  
Start/Stop button  
Vehicle features and options  
This chapter describes model-specific equip-  
ment, systems, and functions that are currently  
available, or may become available in the fu-  
ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.  
Driving off  
1. Depress brake pedal.  
2. Press the Start/Stop button.  
Additional information:  
3. Engage the desired selector lever position,  
e.g., D or R.  
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.  
4. Release the parking brake.  
Start/Stop button  
5. To drive off, release the brake pedal and  
press the accelerator pedal.  
Principle  
Pressing the Start/Stop button turns drive-  
ready state on/off.  
Acoustic pedestrian protection  
Depending on vehicle equipment and national-  
market version, Acoustic Pedestrian Protection  
generates a continuous driving noise in vehi-  
cles with electric or electrically assisted drives.  
General information  
Drive-ready state turns on when the brake  
pedal is pressed while pushing the Start/Stop  
button.  
With a stationary vehicle and drive-ready  
state turned on, as soon as the selector  
lever position P is exited.  
Pressing the Start/Stop button again turns  
drive-ready state back off and turns standby  
state back on.  
With electric drive up to approx.  
20 mph/30 km/h.  
A speaker system broadcasts the noise to the  
environment. As a result, other road users,  
for instance pedestrians or cyclists, can better  
perceive the vehicle.  
Additional information:  
Drive-ready state, refer to page 43.  
Standby state, refer to page 43.  
Overview  
Auto Start/Stop function  
Principle  
The Auto Start/Stop function helps save fuel.  
The system switches off the engine during a  
stop, for instance in traffic jam or at traffic  
lights. Drive-ready state remains switched on.  
The engine starts automatically for driving off.  
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Functional limitations  
General information  
The engine does not switch off automatically in  
situations like the following:  
The Auto Start/Stop function switches to  
standby whenever the engine is started using  
the Start/Stop button.  
In case of a steep downhill grade.  
The function is activated at low speeds.  
Brake pedal was not depressed hard  
enough.  
Engine stop  
When the ambient temperature is high and  
automatic climate control is switched on.  
Functional requirements  
The engine is switched off automatically when  
stopping under the following conditions:  
Vehicle interior has not yet been heated or  
cooled as desired.  
When window condensation is possible and  
automatic climate control is switched on.  
The selector lever is in selector lever posi-  
tion D.  
Engine or other components are not at op-  
erating temperature.  
The brake pedal remains depressed while  
the vehicle is at a standstill or the vehicle is  
held by Automatic Hold.  
Engine cooling is required.  
Vehicle battery is deeply discharged.  
At higher elevations.  
The driver's seat belt is buckled or the driv-  
er's door is closed.  
The hood is unlocked.  
Manual engine stop  
If the engine was not switched off automati-  
cally when the vehicle stopped, the engine can  
be switched off manually:  
For stop-and-go traffic.  
After driving in reverse.  
Without Mild Hybrid technology: Wheels are  
at a sharp angle or steering wheel is being  
turned.  
Depress the brake pedal forcefully again  
from the current pedal position.  
Selector lever position is S or R.  
Engage selector lever position P.  
When all functional preconditions are fulfilled,  
the engine switches off.  
Starting the engine  
Functional requirements  
The engine starts automatically under the fol-  
lowing preconditions:  
Air conditioning system when the  
engine is switched off  
The air flow from the air conditioning system is  
reduced when the engine is switched off.  
By releasing the brake pedal.  
When Automatic Hold is activated: step on  
the accelerator pedal.  
Display in the instrument cluster  
The display in the instrument  
cluster indicates that the Auto  
Start/Stop function is ready for  
an automatic engine start.  
Driving off  
Accelerating as usual after starting the engine.  
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Safety mode  
After the engine switches off automatically, it  
will not start again automatically if any one of  
the following conditions are met:  
Depending on vehicle equipment: Via  
iDrive  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
The driver's seat belt is unbuckled and the  
driver's door is open.  
3. "Driving settings"  
4. "Drivetrain and chassis"  
5. "Auto Start/Stop"  
6. Select the desired setting.  
Hood was unlocked.  
Some indicator lights illuminate for a varied  
length of time.  
The engine can only be started using the Start/  
Stop button.  
Via selector lever position or drive  
mode  
The Auto Start/Stop function is deactivated by  
the following:  
System limits  
Even if driving off was not intended, the deac-  
tivated engine starts up automatically in the  
following situations:  
With selector lever position S.  
In driving mode: "SPORT".  
Vehicle interior is extremely hot when the  
cooling is on.  
Switching off the vehicle during an  
automatic engine stop  
If the engine stops automatically, the vehicle  
can be parked safely, for example to leave it.  
Vehicle interior is extremely cold when the  
heating is on.  
When window condensation is possible and  
automatic climate control is switched on.  
1. Press the Start/Stop button.  
Without mild hybrid technology:  
In case of a steering operation.  
Drive-ready state is switched off.  
Standby state is switched on.  
When changing selector lever position from  
D or P.  
Selector lever position P is engaged au-  
tomatically.  
In case of seriously discharged vehicle bat-  
tery.  
2. Set the parking brake.  
When starting an oil level measurement.  
Automatic deactivation  
In certain situations, the Auto Start/Stop func-  
tion is deactivated automatically for safety rea-  
sons, for instance if no driver is detected.  
Deactivating the system manually  
Principle  
In certain driving situations, e.g., traffic jams,  
it may be helpful to deactivate Auto Start/  
Stop manually. The engine will then no longer  
switch off automatically.  
Malfunction  
The Auto Start/Stop function no longer  
switches off the engine automatically. A Check  
Control message is displayed. You may con-  
tinue driving. Have the vehicle checked by an  
authorized service center or another qualified  
service center or repair shop.  
If this function is deactivated while the engine  
is being stopped automatically, the engine will  
start.  
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P is engaged automatically  
Steptronic transmission  
Selector lever position P is engaged automati-  
cally in situations such as the following:  
Principle  
After drive-ready state is switched off, if se-  
lector lever position R, D, or S is engaged.  
The Steptronic transmission is the vehicle's  
automatic transmission. With shift paddles, it  
offers the option of manual shifting if needed.  
After standby is switched off, if selector  
lever position N is engaged.  
The driver's seat belt is unbuckled and the  
driver's door is opened while the vehicle is  
stationary and selector lever position D, S,  
or R is engaged.  
Safety information  
Warning  
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and  
possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident,  
injury, and property damage. Before leaving  
your vehicle, secure it against rolling away,  
e.g., by applying the parking brake.  
Before exiting the vehicle, make sure that se-  
lector lever position P is engaged and the  
parking brake is engaged. Otherwise, the vehi-  
cle may begin to move.  
Additional information:  
Parking brake, refer to page 138.  
Selector lever positions  
Engaging selector lever positions  
Gear position D  
Selector lever position for normal driving. All  
gears for forward travel are activated automat-  
ically.  
General information  
To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you  
select a gear position or reverse gear, main-  
tain pressure on the brake pedal until you are  
ready to drive off.  
R reverse gear  
In certain situations, e.g., to rock free on snow,  
it is possible to shift between reverse gear and  
gear position D without pressing the brake.  
Engage selector lever position R only when the  
vehicle is stationary.  
N Neutral  
The vehicle may be pushed or roll without  
drive, for instance in car washes, in selector  
lever position N.  
Functional requirements  
Only when the drive-ready state is switched on  
and the brake pedal is depressed is it possible  
to change from selector lever position P to an-  
other selector lever position.  
Parking position P  
The selection lever position P cannot be  
changed until all technical prerequisites are  
met.  
General information  
Selector lever position, for instance for parking  
the vehicle. The transmission blocks the drive  
in selector lever position P.  
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Engaging selector lever position D, N,  
R
Engaging selector lever position N  
1. Fasten driver's seat belt.  
NOTICE  
2. Tilt or pull the selector lever into the desired  
direction, past a resistance point, if needed.  
The selector lever automatically returns to  
the center position when released.  
Selector lever position P is automatically en-  
gaged when standby state is switched off.  
The wheels are blocked. There is a risk of  
property damage. Do not switch off standby  
if the vehicle is meant to coast, e.g., in a car  
wash.  
1. Switch on drive-ready state while pressing  
on the brake pedal.  
2. If necessary, loosen the belt.  
3. If necessary, open the door.  
4. Depress the brake pedal.  
5. Engage selector lever position N.  
6. Switch off drive-ready state.  
Engaging selector lever position P  
In this way, standby state remains switched  
on, and a Check Control message is dis-  
played.  
The vehicle can roll.  
Selector lever position P is engaged automati-  
cally after approximately 35 minutes.  
If the system is not operational, you may not  
be able to change the selector lever position.  
Electronically unlock the transmission lock, if  
needed.  
Press the button.  
The parking brake is applied and the  
transmission lock is engaged.  
Additional information:  
Electronic unlocking of the transmission lock,  
refer to page 132.  
Rolling or pushing the vehicle  
Kickdown  
Kickdown is used to achieve maximum driving  
performance.  
General information  
In some situations, the vehicle is supposed to  
roll without its own drive for a short distance,  
for instance in a car wash or to be pushed.  
Step on the accelerator pedal beyond the re-  
sistance point at the full throttle position.  
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S Sport mode  
Electronic unlocking of the  
transmission lock  
Principle  
General information  
Unlock the transmission lock electroni-  
cally, e.g., to maneuver the vehicle out of a  
hazardous area in the event of a malfunction.  
The shifting points and shifting times in the  
Sport program are designed for sportier han-  
dling. The transmission, for instance shifts up  
later and the shifting times are shorter.  
Before unlocking the transmission lock, secure  
the vehicle against rolling away, for instance  
with a wheel chock.  
Activating the Sport program  
Engaging selector lever position N  
1. Quickly press the Start/Stop button three  
times without pressing the brake.  
2. Depress the brake pedal.  
3. Press the selector lever to position N until  
position N is shown on the selector lever.  
An appropriate Check Control message is  
displayed.  
Pull the selector lever from selector lever posi-  
tion D to D/S.  
4. Maneuver the vehicle from the hazardous  
area and secure it against rolling away.  
The engaged gear is displayed in the instru-  
ment cluster, for instance S1.  
The sport program of the transmission is acti-  
vated.  
Shift paddles  
Ending the Sport program  
Pull the selector lever to D/S.  
Principle  
The shift paddles on the steering wheel are  
used to change gears manually.  
D is displayed in the instrument cluster.  
Displays in the instrument cluster  
General information  
The selector lever position is  
displayed, for example P.  
Shifting  
The vehicle only shifts at suitable RPM and  
road speeds.  
Even in manual mode, the transmission shifts  
automatically in certain situations, e.g., when  
speed limits are reached.  
Temporary manual mode  
In selector lever position D, pulling a shift pad-  
dle switches into manual mode temporarily.  
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The engaged gear is also displayed in the in-  
strument cluster, for instance D1.  
The selected gear is briefly displayed in the in-  
strument cluster, followed by the current gear.  
After conservative driving in manual mode  
without acceleration or shifting via the shift  
paddles for a certain amount of time, the  
transmission switches back to automatic  
mode.  
Advanced mode  
General information  
Depending on vehicle equipment, the Step-  
tronic transmission offers an advanced mode  
with adapted shift characteristics.  
It is possible to switch into automatic mode:  
Pull and hold the right shift paddle until D is  
displayed in the instrument cluster.  
Automatic downshift to lowest possible  
gear.  
In addition to the pulled right shift paddle,  
pull the left shift paddle.  
If the left shift paddle is pulled and held, the  
Steptronic transmission automatically shifts  
down to the lowest possible gear.  
Continuous manual mode  
In Sport program S, pulling a shift paddle  
switches to manual mode M permanently.  
Avoid automatic upshifting in manual  
mode.  
The engaged gear is displayed in the instru-  
ment cluster, for instance M1.  
In manual mode, the Steptronic transmis-  
sion does not shift up automatically when  
speed limits are reached.  
It is possible to switch into automatic mode:  
Pull and hold the right shift paddle until S is  
displayed on the instrument cluster.  
There is no downshifting for kickdown.  
Enabling advanced mode  
The advanced mode is enabled in manual  
mode when Dynamic Stability Control is disa-  
bled.  
In addition to the pulled right shift paddle,  
pull the left shift paddle.  
Pull the selector lever to D/S.  
When M2 is set manually while the vehicle is  
stationary, the transmission will no longer shift  
back to M1. This shift behavior is maintained  
until M1 is engaged manually or manual mode  
M is exited.  
Depending on vehicle equipment, the ad-  
vanced mode can also be enabled in manual  
mode as follows, for example:  
"SPORT PLUS": Setting under Drive in  
Sport Mode in My Modes.  
Shifting  
Increased driving dynamics enabled.  
Launch Control  
Principle  
Launch Control enables optimum acceleration  
on roads with good traction under dry sur-  
rounding conditions.  
Upshifting: pull the right shift paddle.  
Downshifting: pull left shift paddle.  
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Launch Control stays on as long as the  
Launch Control information is displayed  
and the accelerator pedal is not released.  
General information  
Using Launch Control causes premature com-  
ponent wear since this function represents a  
very heavy load for the vehicle.  
Repeated use during a trip  
Do not turn the steering wheel when driving off  
with Launch Control.  
After Launch Control has been used, the trans-  
mission must cool down for a short time before  
Launch Control can be used again. Launch  
Control adjusts to the surrounding conditions  
when used again.  
Do not use Launch Control when breaking in  
the vehicle.  
Additional information:  
Break-in, refer to page 310.  
After using Launch Control  
To support driving stability, reactivate Dynamic  
Stability Control as soon as possible.  
Functional requirement  
Launch Control can be used when the engine  
is at operating temperature. The engine is at  
operating temperature after an uninterrupted  
trip of at least 6 miles/10 km.  
System limits  
An experienced driver may be able to achieve  
better acceleration values in DSC OFF without  
Launch Control mode.  
Driving off with Launch Control  
1. Turn on drive-ready state.  
2. Engage forward gear.  
Sport Boost function  
3.  
Activate drive mode.  
Principle  
4. Enabling the driving dynamics setting:  
"SPORT PLUS".  
The SPORT BOOST function can be used for  
upcoming acceleration, for example.  
5. With the left foot, press down forcefully on  
the brake.  
The system prepares the vehicle for the up-  
coming acceleration process. The response  
characteristics of the accelerator pedal be-  
come more sporty.  
6. Press the accelerator pedal all the way  
down and hold.  
Launch Control information is displayed in  
the instrument cluster.  
General information  
7. The starting engine speed adjusts. Wait  
briefly until the engine speed is constant.  
Keep the accelerator pedal in this position.  
The Sport Boost function is operated with the  
shift paddles on the steering wheel.  
8. Release the brake within a few seconds of  
the Launch Control information illuminating.  
The vehicle accelerates.  
Upshifting is performed automatically as  
long as the Launch Control information is  
displayed and the accelerator pedal is not  
released.  
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To restart the countdown, pull and hold the left  
shift paddle again until the countdown is reset.  
Overview  
Stopping the function  
The function is automatically interrupted if the  
countdown has reached 0 or if the function  
was used in the acceleration process.  
Deactivating the function  
Pull and hold the right shift paddle until this  
display goes out.  
The shift paddles for the Sport Boost function  
are located on the steering wheel.  
My Modes  
Display in the instrument cluster  
Principle  
My Modes influence vehicle handling and the  
customizable effects for the overall experience  
inside the vehicle.  
The vehicle can be adapted depending on the  
situation using the various My Modes.  
General information  
Depending on vehicle equipment, the following  
systems are affected, for example:  
Arrow 1: The function is active.  
Arrow 2: Countdown, the function is active.  
Drivetrain.  
Arrow 3: The function is used for maximum  
acceleration.  
Steering.  
Chassis.  
Cruise control.  
Using the function  
1. SPORT BOOST: Pull and hold the left shift  
paddle until this display appears, arrow 1.  
Display in the instrument cluster.  
Comfort features in the vehicle interior.  
BMW IconicSounds.  
The function is active.  
A countdown is displayed on the instru-  
ment cluster, arrow 2.  
2. Before the countdown changes to 0, press  
the accelerator pedal.  
The vehicle accelerates.  
BOOST: This display is shown on the  
instrument cluster, arrow 3.  
The countdown can be restarted, for example  
if the function cannot be used immediately.  
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Additional information:  
Overview  
Dynamic Stability Control, refer to  
page 214.  
Setting for increased driving dynamics, re-  
fer to page 215.  
Efficient Mode  
Driving mode for a consumption optimized set-  
ting with anticipatory display.  
Additional information:  
My Modes  
Efficient mode, refer to page 318.  
More My Modes  
Depending on the vehicle equipment, more My  
Modes are available that change the ambiance  
in the vehicle interior:  
Displays in the instrument cluster  
If applicable, the driving mode  
selected is displayed on the in-  
strument cluster.  
Expressive Mode.  
Digital Art Mode.  
Relax Mode.  
Silent Mode.  
My Modes in detail  
Selecting My Modes  
General information  
Various My Modes are available depending on  
vehicle equipment.  
1.  
Press the button.  
2. "Switch mode"  
Some My Modes affect vehicle handling. As  
such, these are also referred to as drive  
modes.  
3. Select the desired mode.  
Configuring My Modes  
Some My Modes can be configured individu-  
ally.  
Personal Mode  
Driving mode for comfort oriented settings.  
Sport Mode  
Driving mode for increased agility of the vehi-  
cle.  
1.  
Press the button.  
2. Select the desired mode.  
3. "Settings"  
Individual settings, e.g., for driving dynamics,  
chassis, and drive system, can be configured  
as needed.  
4. Select the desired settings.  
"SPORT PLUS": Under Driving Dynamics, this  
setting deactivates Dynamic Stability Control,  
thus limiting driving stability.  
Changing the start mode  
Some My Modes can be set as the start mode.  
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The set start mode activates when drive-ready  
state is turned on.  
Safety information  
Warning  
1.  
Press the button.  
People or animals in the vehicle can lock the  
doors from the inside and lock themselves in.  
In this case, the vehicle cannot be opened  
from the outside. There is a risk of injury.  
Take the vehicle key with you so that the ve-  
hicle can be opened from the outside.  
2. Select the desired mode.  
3. "Settings"  
4. "Start mode"  
5. Select the desired mode.  
My Modes Design  
Specific depictions of a mode can be shown on  
the control display under My Modes Design.  
Warning  
For some national-market versions, unlock-  
ing from the inside is only possible with par-  
ticular knowledge.  
1.  
Press the button.  
If persons or animals spend a lengthy time  
in the vehicle and are thereby exposed to ex-  
treme temperatures, there is a risk of injury  
or danger to life. Do not lock the vehicle from  
the outside when there are people or animals  
in it. Do not leave babies, toddlers or animals  
alone in the vehicle.  
2. "My Modes design"  
My Programs  
Principle  
My Programs allows various vehicle functions  
to be balanced with one another in the vehicle  
interior. For example, the interior lighting, air  
conditioning, and music selection can be ad-  
justed. This can help the driver to concentrate  
when driving, for example.  
Functional requirements  
Various requirements must be met for these  
programs.  
Vitalize Program:  
Selector lever position D is engaged.  
All doors are closed.  
General information  
My Programs can be selected in parallel with  
My Modes.  
An entertainment source is enabled.  
The automatic climate control is on.  
The following programs are available, depend-  
ing on vehicle equipment:  
Rear Seat View Program:  
The vehicle is equipped with an interior  
camera.  
Vitalize Program.  
Rear Seat View Program.  
The automatic climate control is on.  
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Additional information:  
My Programs in detail  
Automatic Hold, refer to page 140.  
Program  
Description  
Vitalize  
Program.  
This program lasts three mi-  
nutes and vitalizes the interior,  
e.g., with climate control and  
light pulses as well as audio ef-  
fects.  
Parking brake  
Principle  
The parking brake is used to prevent the vehi-  
cle from rolling away when it is parked.  
Rear Seat This program creates an at-  
View Pro- mosphere that promotes sleep  
gram.  
Safety information  
for the rear occupants.  
Warning  
Activating/deactivating My  
Programs  
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and  
possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident,  
injury, and property damage. Before leaving  
the vehicle, secure the vehicle against rolling  
away.  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "All apps"  
3. Select the desired program:  
"VITALIZE"  
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured  
against rolling away, follow the following:  
"REAR SEAT VIEW"  
Set the parking brake.  
4. Select the desired settings.  
Automatic transmission: Make sure that  
selector lever position P is engaged.  
This program may deactivate automatically,  
e.g., if the vehicle's operating state is changed  
or a functional requirement is no longer being  
met.  
On uphill grades or on downhill slopes,  
turn the front wheels in the direction of  
the curb.  
On uphill grades or on downhill slopes,  
also secure the vehicle, for instance with  
a wheel chock.  
Drive-off assistant  
Principle  
On inclines, in selector lever position D, S, or  
R, this system prevents the vehicle from rolling  
opposite the set driving direction and provides  
drive-off support.  
Warning  
Unattended children or animals in the vehicle  
can cause the vehicle to move and endanger  
themselves and traffic, for example, due to  
the following actions:  
Driving off  
Engage a gear position and step on the accel-  
erator pedal to drive off.  
Establishing standby.  
Releasing the parking brake.  
The parking brake is released automatically.  
Opening and closing the doors or win-  
dows.  
Depending on the vehicle load or driving situa-  
tion, the vehicle may roll back slightly.  
If necessary, activate Automatic Hold.  
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Engaging selector lever position N.  
Using vehicle equipment.  
The indicator light in the instrument  
cluster illuminates red, a signal sounds,  
and the brake lights illuminate.  
There is a risk of accident, injury, and prop-  
erty damage. Do not leave children or ani-  
mals unattended in the vehicle. Take the ve-  
hicle key with you when exiting and lock the  
vehicle.  
A Check Control message is displayed.  
The parking brake is engaged and the trans-  
mission lock is set when the vehicle is station-  
ary.  
Engaging the parking brake  
automatically  
Overview  
In some situations, the parking brake is en-  
gaged automatically, e.g., through Automatic  
Hold.  
Additionally, the system can be set to auto-  
matically engaging the parking brake when the  
drive-ready state is turned off.  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
Parking brake  
3. "Driving settings"  
4. "Drivetrain and chassis"  
5. "Parking brake"  
Setting the parking brake  
6. Select the desired setting.  
In selector lever position N, the parking brake  
will not be engaged automatically.  
With a stationary vehicle  
Press the parking brake button.  
The LED illuminates.  
Releasing the parking brake  
The indicator light in the instrument  
cluster illuminates red.  
Releasing the parking brake manually  
1. Turn on drive-ready state.  
The parking brake is engaged and  
transmission lock is engaged.  
2.  
Push the parking brake button while  
pressing the brake pedal.  
While driving  
Use while driving serves as an emergency  
braking function.  
The LED and the indicator light go out.  
The parking brake is released.  
The transmission lock remains engaged  
until a gear position is selected.  
Press and hold the parking brake but-  
ton. The vehicle brakes hard for as long  
as the parking brake button is pressed.  
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Possible function-related noises are nor-  
mal.  
Releasing the parking brake  
automatically  
The parking brake is released automatically  
when you drive off.  
The indicator light indicates that the  
parking brake is ready for operation  
again.  
The LED and the indicator light go out.  
Using the parking brake via iDrive  
The parking brake can be engaged or disen-  
gaged via iDrive. Additionally, further informa-  
tion is displayed.  
Automatic Hold  
Principle  
Automatic Hold provides assistance by auto-  
matically applying and releasing the brake,  
e.g., when driving off on inclines or in stop-  
and-go traffic.  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Driving settings"  
4. "Drivetrain and chassis"  
5. "Parking brake"  
When a gear position is engaged, the vehicle  
is automatically held in place when it is station-  
ary.  
6. Select the desired setting.  
General information  
The parking brake is automatically engaged  
under the following conditions:  
Malfunction  
If the parking brake fails or malfunctions, se-  
cure the vehicle so that it does not roll away  
before you exit.  
If drive-ready state is turned off.  
A Check Control message is displayed.  
The driver’s door is open for more than one  
second and no pedal is pressed during this  
time.  
Secure the vehicle against rolling away, for in-  
stance with a wheel chock, after getting out of  
the vehicle.  
If the parking brake is used to brake the  
vehicle to a stop while driving.  
After a power interruption  
To reestablish parking brake operability after  
a power interruption, an initialization may be  
required.  
In selector lever position N, Automatic Hold is  
temporarily deactivated.  
Safety information  
1. Turn on standby state.  
Warning  
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and  
possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident,  
injury, and property damage. Before leaving  
the vehicle, secure the vehicle against rolling  
away.  
2.  
3.  
Press the parking brake button.  
Press the parking brake button  
again after 2 seconds.  
The Check Control messages for the park-  
ing brake go out.  
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured  
against rolling away, follow the following:  
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Set the parking brake.  
Activating Automatic Hold  
1. Turn on drive-ready state.  
Automatic transmission: Make sure that  
selector lever position P is engaged.  
On uphill grades or on downhill slopes,  
turn the front wheels in the direction of  
the curb.  
2.  
Press the button.  
The LED illuminates.  
On uphill grades or on downhill slopes,  
also secure the vehicle, for instance with  
a wheel chock.  
The indicator light illuminates green.  
Automatic Hold is activated.  
Automatic Hold holding the vehicle  
Automatic Hold is activated and the driver’s  
door is closed.  
Warning  
Unattended children or animals in the vehicle  
can cause the vehicle to move and endanger  
themselves and traffic, for example, due to  
the following actions:  
After stopping, the vehicle is automat-  
ically secured against rolling away as  
soon as the indicator light illuminates  
green.  
Establishing standby.  
Releasing the parking brake.  
Opening and closing the doors or win-  
dows.  
Automatic parking brake application  
The parking brake is automatically set if drive-  
ready state is switched off while the vehicle is  
being held by Automatic Hold or if the vehicle  
is exited.  
Engaging selector lever position N.  
Using vehicle equipment.  
There is a risk of accident, injury, and prop-  
erty damage. Do not leave children or ani-  
mals unattended in the vehicle. Take the ve-  
hicle key with you when exiting and lock the  
vehicle.  
The indicator light changes from green  
to red.  
The parking brake is not set automatically if  
the drive-ready state was switched off while  
the vehicle was coasting. Automatic Hold is  
temporarily deactivated in this case.  
Overview  
Driving off  
Press the accelerator pedal to drive off.  
The brake is released automatically and the  
indicator light of the parking brake is no longer  
illuminated.  
The vehicle may roll back slightly when driving  
off, depending on the load.  
Use the parking brake as needed to prevent  
the vehicle from rolling back when driving off.  
Automatic Hold  
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Deactivate Automatic Hold  
Press the button.  
The LED goes out.  
The indicator light goes out.  
Automatic Hold is deactivated.  
If the vehicle is being held by Automatic Hold,  
also press the brake pedal when deactivating.  
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Displays  
thorized service center or another qualified  
service center or repair shop.  
Vehicle features and options  
This chapter describes model-specific equip-  
ment, systems, and functions that are currently  
available, or may become available in the fu-  
ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.  
Overview  
Additional information:  
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.  
Instrument cluster  
Principle  
The instrument cluster comprises various digi-  
tal displays, e.g., a speedometer, time, range,  
temperature as well as indicator and warning  
lights.  
Instrument cluster  
Display ranges on the instrument  
cluster  
General information  
The layout of the instrument cluster adapts to  
the respective driving mode. The positions of  
some displays may vary, e.g., the selector lever  
display.  
Some of the displays in the instrument cluster  
may differ from the illustrations in the Owner's  
Manual.  
1
Speedometer  
Safety information  
2
Driver assistance systems 219  
Parking assistance systems 247  
Driver Attention Camera 213  
Check Control 146  
Warning  
3
4
If the driving information displays on the in-  
strument cluster fail, e.g., the speedometer,  
do not use the vehicle. There is a risk of  
accident, injury, and property damage. Imme-  
diately park the vehicle in a safe manner.  
Turning drive-ready state off and on again  
may correct the malfunction, allowing you to  
continue driving. If the malfunction cannot be  
corrected, have the vehicle checked by an au-  
Selector lever display 130  
Gear shift indicator 154  
Selection lists 153  
Efficiency trainer 318  
Power gauge 154  
5
Tachometer 155  
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Displays  
CONTROLS  
Select the menu by tilting the knurled wheel  
on the steering wheel where applicable.  
6
7
Engine temperature 156  
Outside temperature 156  
Central display range 157  
Shift lights 157  
3. Select the desired setting using the knurled  
wheel on the steering wheel.  
8
9
My Modes drive mode 135  
Settings  
10 Speed Limit Info 219  
Speed Limit Assistant 243  
11 Time 160  
Specific displays can be configured individu-  
ally, e.g., a second actual speed.  
1.  
Apps menu  
12 Fuel gauge 161  
Range 161  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Displays"  
4. "Instrument cluster"  
5. Select the desired setting.  
Additional information:  
Indicator/warning lights, refer to page 147.  
Operating elements on the steering  
wheel  
Live Vehicle  
Principle  
Operating Function  
element  
Live Vehicle is a virtual representation of your  
vehicle with different information, e.g., vehicle  
status or current driving condition.  
Display the menu bar on the in-  
strument cluster.  
General information  
Turn knurled wheel: scroll selec-  
tion up or down.  
Corresponding information is shown on the  
control display depending on the driving situa-  
tion. Fault statuses are not taken into account.  
Adaptive content or various static content can  
be selected.  
Tilt knurled wheel in corre-  
sponding direction: Move selec-  
tion to left or right.  
Press knurled wheel: confirm  
selection.  
Adaptive content  
The following content is displayed in alternat-  
ing order and, if necessary, depending on the  
selected drive mode:  
Configuring the layout  
In Personal Mode drive mode, the layout in  
the instrument cluster can be individually con-  
figured and displayed.  
Vehicle status, refer to page 161.  
Current driving condition, refer to page 162.  
Sport displays, refer to page 162.  
Efficiency trainer, refer to page 318.  
Trip data, refer to page 158.  
1.  
Press the button on the steering  
wheel.  
A menu bar is displayed in the instrument  
cluster.  
2. "LAYOUT"  
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Adjusting the display  
Overview  
In the Live Vehicle menu, adaptive content or  
various static content for the display can be  
selected on the left-hand side bar:  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Live Vehicle"  
4. Select the desired setting.  
Head-up display views are projected onto the  
windshield through a protective glass. The pro-  
tective glass is located between the steering  
wheel and windshield.  
BMW Head-up display  
Principle  
The Head-up display projects important infor-  
mation, e.g., speed, onto the windshield in the  
driver's field of view. Information can be re-  
corded without you having to look away from  
the road.  
Displayable information  
The following information is displayed on the  
Head-up display:  
Vehicle speed.  
The steering wheel buttons can be used to  
configure various views for the Head-up dis-  
play. More settings can be configured on the  
control display, e.g., brightness, height, or rota-  
tion.  
Navigation instructions.  
Check Control messages.  
Sport displays.  
Shift lights.  
Efficiency trainer.  
General information  
Follow instructions for cleaning the Head-up  
display in the Vehicle Care chapter.  
Lists and messages.  
Driver assistance systems.  
Some of this information is only displayed  
briefly as needed.  
Additional information:  
Caring for special components, refer to  
page 382.  
Configuring a view  
The views for the Head-up display can be set  
independently of the display on the instrument  
cluster, e.g., a reduced view.  
1.  
Press the button on the steering  
wheel.  
A menu bar is displayed in the instrument  
cluster.  
2. "HEAD-UP"  
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Select the menu by tilting the knurled wheel  
on the steering wheel where applicable.  
Special windshield  
The windshield is part of the system.  
3. Select the desired setting using the knurled  
wheel on the steering wheel.  
The shape and coating of the special wind-  
shield enable the system to function.  
If damaged, have the special windshield re-  
placed by an authorized service center or an-  
other qualified service center or repair shop.  
Turning the Head-up display on/off  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Displays"  
Check Control  
4. "Head-up display"  
5. "Head-up display"  
Principle  
The Check Control system monitors functions  
in the vehicle and notifies you of faults in the  
monitored systems.  
Settings  
Various settings can be configured for the  
Head-up display, e.g., height, brightness, or  
rotation. In addition, individual displays in the  
Head-up display can be set up separately such  
as for Driver Assistance.  
A Check Control message is displayed as  
a combination of indicator lights or warning  
lights and text messages on the instrument  
cluster and, if applicable, on the Head-up dis-  
play. In addition, an acoustic signal may sound  
and a text message may appear on the control  
display.  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Displays"  
Some Check Control messages are hidden au-  
tomatically after approx. 20 seconds, but they  
will be stored. Stored Check Control messages  
can be displayed on the control display. Urgent  
Check Control messages are permanently dis-  
played but may be hidden temporarily.  
4. "Head-up display"  
5. Select the desired setting.  
Visibility of the display  
The visibility of the displays in the Head-up  
display is influenced by the following factors:  
Hiding Check Control messages  
Seat position.  
Permanently displayed Check Control mes-  
sages can be hidden temporarily. These mes-  
sages are automatically displayed again after  
approx. 8 seconds.  
Objects on the Head-up display's protective  
glass.  
Dust or dirt on the Head-up display's pro-  
tective glass.  
An arrow icon next to the Check Control  
message indicates whether the Check Control  
message can be hidden.  
Windshield dirty on inside or outside.  
Sunglasses with certain polarization filters.  
Wet road.  
To hide Check Control messages, tilt  
the knurled wheel on the steering  
wheel to the left.  
Unfavorable light conditions.  
If the image is distorted, have the basic set-  
tings checked by an authorized service center  
or another qualified service center or repair  
shop.  
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Displaying stored Check Control  
messages  
Additional information such as the cause of a  
fault or the required action can be called up via  
Check Control.  
Indicator lights and warning  
lights  
Principle  
The indicator lights and the warning lights on  
the instrument cluster show the status of some  
functions in the vehicle. The indicator lights  
and warning lights indicate faults in monitored  
systems.  
Depending on the Check Control message, fur-  
ther help can be selected.  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Vehicle status"  
General information  
Indicator lights and warning lights can illumi-  
nate in a variety of combinations and colors.  
4. "Check Control"  
5. Select the desired text message.  
Several of the lights are checked for proper  
functioning and illuminate temporarily when  
drive-ready state is turned on.  
Display  
A Check Control message is displayed in the  
instrument cluster as a text message with an  
icon.  
Red lights  
For urgent messages, an added text is auto-  
matically displayed on the control display.  
Seat belt reminder  
If several faults occur at once, the messages  
are displayed consecutively.  
Seat belt on the driver's seat is not  
buckled.  
Certain messages displayed while driving are  
displayed again after drive-ready state is  
switched off.  
Additional information:  
Seat belt reminder, refer to page 112.  
Icons in the instrument cluster indicate  
an active or saved Check Control mes-  
sage.  
Airbag system  
Warning light illuminates briefly: indi-  
cates that the entire airbag system and  
seat belt tensioners are operational  
when drive-ready state is switched on.  
Warning light does not illuminate or illuminates  
continuously: the airbag system or the seat  
belt tensioners may not be operational. Have  
the vehicle checked immediately by an author-  
ized service center or another qualified service  
center or repair shop.  
Additional information:  
Airbags, refer to page 176.  
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Warning function for pedestrians, refer to  
page 187.  
Parking brake  
The parking brake is set.  
Additional information:  
Parking brake, refer to page 138.  
Forward Collision Warning  
Warning light illuminates: risk of colli-  
sion, e.g., with a vehicle, is detected.  
Increased awareness is required.  
Brake system  
The brake pads are worn or there is  
another issue with the brake system.  
Warning light flashes and a signal sounds: risk  
of imminent collision with a vehicle detected.  
Immediately initiate braking or an evasive ma-  
neuver.  
The braking assistance may not be op-  
erational. A higher pedal force may be  
required for braking.  
Additional information:  
Have the vehicle checked immediately by an  
authorized service center or another qualified  
service center or repair shop.  
Warning function in rear-end collision situa-  
tions, refer to page 184.  
Intersection Collision Warning: vehicle  
detected from the right  
Emergency Stop Assistant  
The Emergency Stop Assistant is trig-  
gered.  
Warning light illuminates: risk of colli-  
sion with vehicle crossing from the right  
detected. Increased awareness is re-  
quired.  
Additional information:  
Emergency Stop Assistant, refer to page 204.  
Warning light flashes and a signal sounds: risk  
of imminent collision with a crossing vehicle  
detected. Immediately initiate braking or an  
evasive maneuver.  
Risk of collision  
Warning light illuminates or flashes in  
conjunction with an acoustic signal if  
there is risk of imminent collision.  
Additional information:  
Warning function at intersections, refer to  
page 188.  
Additional information:  
Forward Collision Mitigation, refer to  
page 181.  
Intersection Collision Warning: vehicle  
detected from the left  
Pedestrian Warning  
Warning light illuminates: risk of colli-  
sion with vehicle crossing from the left  
detected. Increased awareness is re-  
quired.  
Warning light illuminates: risk of colli-  
sion with a person, e.g., a pedestrian  
or a cyclist. Increased awareness is re-  
quired.  
Warning light flashes and a signal sounds: risk  
of imminent collision with a crossing vehicle  
detected. Immediately initiate braking or an  
evasive maneuver.  
Warning light flashes and a signal sounds: risk  
of imminent collision with a person, e.g., a pe-  
destrian or a cyclist. Immediately initiate brak-  
ing or an evasive maneuver.  
Additional information:  
Additional information:  
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Warning function at intersections, refer to  
page 188.  
Immediately grasp the steering wheel with  
your hands and pay attention to the surround-  
ing traffic.  
Additional information:  
Distance Control  
Assisted Driving Mode, refer to page 232.  
Warning light flashes and acoustic sig-  
nal sounds: Brake and evade as neces-  
sary.  
Yellow lights  
Additional information:  
Antilock Braking System  
Distance Control, refer to page 225.  
The system may not be operational.  
The Antilock Braking System is not  
available.  
Assisted Driving Mode  
Warning light flashes and acoustic sig-  
nal sounds:  
The ability to steer may be restricted  
during full braking.  
The system is switched off or will be  
interrupted very soon.  
Have the vehicle checked immediately by an  
authorized service center or another qualified  
service center or repair shop.  
Warning light illuminates and acoustic signal  
sounds:  
Additional information:  
The driver's line of sight is not directed at the  
surrounding traffic. System interruption is im-  
minent. The system reduces the speed to a  
standstill if applicable. It is possible that the  
system will not execute any supporting steer-  
ing movements.  
Antilock Braking System, refer to page 214.  
Assisted Driving Mode  
Warning light illuminates and acoustic  
signal sounds: A system interruption is  
imminent.  
Additional information:  
Assisted Driving Mode, refer to page 232.  
Warning light flashes: A lane boundary has  
been crossed.  
Additional information:  
Assisted Driving Mode: Hands are not  
on steering wheel  
Assisted Driving Mode, refer to page 232.  
Warning light illuminates and acoustic  
signal sounds:  
Assisted Driving Mode: Hands are not  
on steering wheel  
The hands are not on the steering  
wheel or, depending on the vehicle equipment  
and national-market version, the driver's line of  
sight is not directed at the surrounding traffic.  
System interruption is imminent.  
Hands are not grasping the steering  
wheel. The system is still active.  
Grab the steering wheel with your  
hands.  
The system reduces the speed to a standstill if  
applicable.  
Additional information:  
Assisted Driving Mode, refer to page 232.  
It is possible that the system will not execute  
any supporting steering movements.  
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Displays  
CONTROLS  
Flat tire monitor, refer to page 346.  
Dynamic Stability Control  
Warning light flashes: Dynamic Stabil-  
ity Control is regulating the driving and  
brake power. The vehicle is stabilized.  
Reduce the vehicle speed and adjust your driv-  
ing style to the road conditions.  
Tire pressure monitor  
Warning light illuminates: Flat tire or  
tire pressure loss has been detected.  
Follow the information in the Check  
Control message.  
Warning light illuminates: Dynamic Stability  
Control has malfunctioned or is initializing.  
Driving stabilization is restricted or has failed.  
Warning light flashes then illuminates continu-  
ously: Flat tires or tire pressure losses cannot  
be detected.  
If the warning light illuminates continuously,  
have the vehicle checked immediately by an  
authorized service center or another qualified  
service center or repair shop.  
Fault caused by systems or devices with  
the same radio frequency: after leaving the  
area of the interference, the system auto-  
matically becomes active again.  
Additional information:  
Dynamic Stability Control, refer to page 214.  
In the case of tires with special appro-  
val: the tire pressure monitor was unable  
to complete the reset. Reset the system  
again.  
The Dynamic Stability Control  
deactivated or increased driving  
dynamics activated  
Wheel without wheel electronics installed:  
Have it checked by an authorized service  
center or another qualified service center or  
repair shop as needed.  
Dynamic Stability Control is deactivated  
or enhanced driving dynamics is acti-  
vated.  
Malfunction: have the vehicle checked by  
an authorized service center or another  
qualified service center or repair shop.  
Additional information:  
Dynamic Stability Control, refer to  
page 214.  
Additional information:  
Setting for increased driving dynamics, re-  
fer to page 215.  
Tire pressure monitor, refer to page 339.  
Steering system  
Drive-off support  
The steering system may not be op-  
erational.  
Drive-off support is activated.  
Additional information:  
Have the vehicle checked by an author-  
ized service center or another qualified service  
center or repair shop.  
Drive-off support, refer to page 216.  
Flat tire monitor  
Exhaust emissions  
Warning light illuminates: Flat tire or  
tire pressure loss has been detected.  
The warning light illuminates:  
Reduce your speed and stop cau-  
tiously. Avoid sudden braking and steering  
maneuvers.  
The exhaust gas quality is declining,  
e.g., because the fuel filler cap is  
Additional information:  
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Displays  
CONTROLS  
fitted incorrectly. Have the vehicle  
checked as soon as possible.  
Parking lights  
Parking lights are switched on.  
Additional information:  
The warning light flashes under certain cir-  
cumstances:  
Parking lights, low-beam headlights,  
refer to page 167.  
This indicates that there is excessive misfir-  
ing in the engine.  
Reduce the vehicle speed and have the ve-  
hicle checked immediately; otherwise, se-  
rious engine misfiring within a brief pe-  
riod can seriously damage emission control  
components, in particular the catalytic con-  
verter.  
Low-beam headlights  
Low-beam headlights are switched on.  
Additional information:  
Parking lights, low-beam headlights,  
refer to page 167.  
Have the vehicle checked by an authorized  
service center or another qualified service cen-  
ter or repair shop.  
Automatic High Beam Assistant  
Additional information:  
Low-beam headlights are switched on  
and the Automatic High Beam Assis-  
tant is activated.  
Socket for OBD on-board diagnostics, refer to  
page 365.  
High-beam headlights are switched on and  
off automatically depending on the traffic sit-  
uation.  
Acoustic pedestrian protection  
Acoustic pedestrian protection has  
malfunctioned. Increased caution when  
maneuvering.  
Additional information:  
Automatic High Beam Assistant, refer to  
page 165.  
If malfunctioning repeatedly, have the vehicle  
checked by an authorized service center or an-  
other qualified service center or repair shop.  
Lane departure warning  
Additional information:  
Depending on vehicle equipment and  
national-market version:  
Acoustic pedestrian protection, refer to  
page 127.  
Indicator light flashes: the system ac-  
tively issues a warning. If necessary, the sys-  
tem performs a steering intervention.  
Green lights  
Additional information:  
Turn signal  
Lane departure warning, refer to page 192.  
Turn signal is on.  
Automatic Hold is activated  
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator  
light indicates that a turn signal bulb  
has failed.  
After stopping, Automatic Hold auto-  
matically secures the vehicle to prevent  
it from rolling away.  
Additional information:  
Turn signal, refer to page 164.  
Additional information:  
Automatic Hold, refer to page 140.  
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Displays  
CONTROLS  
Automatic Hold holding the vehicle  
Lane Change Assistant: lane change in  
progress  
Automatic Hold secures the stopped  
vehicle to prevent it from rolling away,  
e.g., when stopped at a traffic light.  
Arrow icon for lane change green: the  
system carries out a lane change.  
Additional information:  
Additional information:  
Automatic Hold, refer to page 140.  
Lane Change Assistant, refer to page 235.  
Automatic Lane Change Assistant, refer to  
page 237.  
Cruise Control  
The system is active.  
Lane Change Assistant: lane change  
not possible  
Additional information:  
Cruise control, refer to page 223.  
Gray line for lane boundary on the ap-  
propriate side: system detected a lane  
change request. Lane change not cur-  
rently possible.  
Distance Control  
Indicator light illuminates: Vehicle has  
been detected ahead of you. The vehi-  
cle icon goes out if no vehicle has been  
detected ahead of you.  
Additional information:  
Lane Change Assistant, refer to page 235.  
Indicator light flashes: Preceding vehicle has  
driven off.  
Assisted Driving Mode Plus  
The system is active.  
Additional information:  
Additional information:  
Distance Control, refer to page 225.  
Assisted Driving Mode Plus, refer to  
page 240.  
Speed Limit Assist  
The detected speed limit can be ap-  
plied with the SET button. As soon as  
the speed limit has been applied, a  
green checkmark is displayed.  
Blue lights  
High-beam headlights  
Additional information:  
High-beam headlights have been  
switched on.  
Speed Limit Assistant, refer to page 243.  
Additional information:  
High-beam headlights, refer to page 164.  
Assisted Driving Mode  
The system supports the driver in  
keeping the vehicle within the lane.  
Gray lights  
Additional information:  
Seat belt reminder  
Assisted Driving Mode, refer to page 232.  
Seat belt on the passenger seat or an-  
other seat in the vehicle is not buckled.  
Additional information:  
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Displays  
CONTROLS  
Seat belts, refer to page 110.  
Selection lists  
Distance Control  
Principle  
Indicator light flashes: Conditions are  
Lists can be displayed and, if necessary, used  
for certain functions in the instrument cluster or  
the Head-up display.  
not adequate for the system to work.  
The system was deactivated but ap-  
plies the brakes until you actively resume con-  
trol by pressing on the brake pedal or accelera-  
tor pedal.  
Entertainment source.  
Current audio source.  
List of most recent telephone calls.  
Additional information:  
If necessary, the corresponding menu will open  
on the control display.  
Distance Control, refer to page 225.  
Assisted Driving Mode  
Displaying and using the list  
The selection lists can be displayed and op-  
erated using the operating elements on the  
steering wheel.  
The system is on standby and does not  
manipulate steering movements.  
System activates automatically as soon  
as all function conditions are fulfilled.  
Operating Function  
elements  
Additional information:  
Assisted Driving Mode, refer to page 232.  
Change the entertainment  
source.  
White lights  
Pressing the button again will  
close the currently displayed list.  
Cruise Control with Distance Control  
Show list of most recent tele-  
phone calls.  
No Distance Control because accelera-  
tor pedal is being pressed.  
Turn the knurled wheel: display  
the list for currently selected en-  
tertainment source or scroll up  
or down in the list.  
Additional information:  
Distance Control, refer to page 225.  
Assisted Driving Mode Plus  
Tilt knurled wheel in corre-  
sponding direction: Move selec-  
tion to left or right.  
The system can be used.  
Additional information:  
Press knurled wheel: confirm  
selection.  
Assisted Driving Mode Plus, refer to  
page 240.  
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Displays  
CONTROLS  
Display  
Gear shift indicator  
Principle  
The shift point indicator recommends the gear  
that best suits the current driving situation. Us-  
ing the optimal gear supports an efficient driv-  
ing style.  
General information  
The gear shift indicator is active in manual  
mode M depending on vehicle equipment and  
national-market version.  
Selection lists, e.g., entertainment sources, are  
displayed on the instrument cluster.  
Example: selecting a radio station  
Displays  
Information on upshifting, downshifting, or en-  
gaged gear is displayed on the instrument  
cluster.  
1.  
Press the entertainment sources  
button.  
On vehicles without a gear shift indicator, the  
engaged gear is displayed.  
2.  
To switch to the list of radio sta-  
tions, tilt the knurled wheel to the right.  
Example Description  
3. Turn the knurled wheel to select a radio  
station.  
In continuous manual mode M:  
Optimal gear is engaged.  
4. Press the knurled wheel to confirm the se-  
lected radio station.  
With shift paddles: temporary  
manual mode.  
Example: changing the entertainment  
source  
With shift paddles: Sport program.  
Shift information.  
1.  
Press the entertainment sources  
button.  
2.  
To select an entertainment source,  
turn the knurled wheel.  
Additional information:  
Shift paddles, refer to page 132.  
3. Press the knurled wheel to confirm the se-  
lected entertainment source.  
Power gauge  
Principle  
The power gauge indicates the currently  
drawn drive power as a percentage.  
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Displays  
CONTROLS  
Enabling/disabling the power gauge  
Icon  
Description  
The power display or tachometer is shown de-  
pending on the driving mode selected or the  
individual configuration of the layout.  
Blue icon: cold drivetrain.  
White icon: increased drive sys-  
tem temperature, for instance  
due to sustained or high  
power demand when driving  
on mountain roads.  
Display  
Depending on vehicle equip-  
ment and national-market ver-  
sion:  
Drive power limitation defined  
via the BMW Digital Key.  
System-related functional limi-  
tation.  
Needle in range of arrow 1: display for energy  
recovery such as while decelerating CHARGE.  
A Check Control message is  
displayed in addition where ap-  
plicable.  
Needle in range of arrow 2: the drive power in  
percent, POWER.  
Tachometer  
Reduced drive power  
The available power may be reduced due to  
certain factors. The power gauge is automati-  
cally adjusted accordingly.  
General information  
Always avoid RPM in the red warning field. In  
this range, the fuel supply is reduced to protect  
the engine.  
In addition, the icons on the power gauge and  
tachometer indicate reduced drive power.  
Activating/deactivating the  
tachometer  
The tachometer is displayed depending on the  
selected drive mode or the individually config-  
ured layout.  
The tachometer display changes depending  
on the selected driving mode.  
Reduced rotational speed range  
The available rotational speed range may be  
reduced due certain factors such as a cold  
drive system. The tachometer display is auto-  
matically adjusted depending on the available  
rotational speed range.  
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Displays  
CONTROLS  
Display  
Standby state and drive-  
ready state  
Cold engine: the needle  
is in the blue temperature  
range, close to the stop of  
the temperature display, and  
the word WARM-UP is dis-  
played.  
OFF is displayed in the instru-  
ment cluster. Drive-ready state  
is turned off and standby state  
turned on.  
Drive at moderate RPM and  
vehicle speeds.  
READY is displayed in the  
instrument cluster. The Auto  
Start/Stop function is ready for  
automatic engine start.  
Normal operating temperature: the needle  
is in the middle or in the left half of the  
temperature display.  
Hot engine: the needle is in the red temper-  
ature range. In addition, a Check Control  
message is displayed.  
Additional information:  
Operating state of the vehicle, refer to  
page 41.  
Additional information:  
Auto Start/Stop function, refer to page 127.  
Coolant level, refer to page 361.  
Indicator light in the instrument  
cluster  
Engine temperature  
A red indicator light is displayed.  
Cold engine: the needle  
is in the blue temperature  
range, close to the stop of  
the temperature display, and  
the word WARM-UP is dis-  
played.  
Outside temperature  
Drive at moderate RPM and  
vehicle speeds.  
General information  
If the indicator drops to +37/+3℃ or lower, a  
signal sounds.  
Normal operating temperature: the needle  
is in the middle or in the left half of the  
temperature display.  
A Check Control message is displayed.  
There is an increased risk of ice on roads.  
Hot engine: the needle is in the red temper-  
ature range. In addition, a Check Control  
message is displayed.  
When the vehicle is stationary or at low speed,  
the temperature displayed may differ slightly  
from the actual outside temperature due to ex-  
ternal environmental influences.  
Additional information:  
Coolant level, refer to page 361.  
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Displays  
CONTROLS  
Shift when all fields illuminate red at the  
latest.  
Safety information  
When the maximum rotational speed is  
reached, the entire display flashes red and  
the fuel supply is interrupted in order to  
protect the engine.  
Warning  
Even at temperatures above +37 /+3 ℃  
there is a risk of icy roads, for instance on  
bridges or shady sections of the road. There  
is a risk of accident, injury, and property dam-  
age. Modify your driving style to the weather  
conditions at low temperatures.  
Central display range  
Displayable content  
The following settings can be selected:  
Shift lights  
Reduced display.  
Trip data, refer to page 158.  
Assisted View, refer to page 159.  
Navigation system route preview.  
Navigation system map view.  
G-Meter, refer to page 160.  
Entertainment.  
Principle  
Shift lights indicate the suitable upshift point at  
which optimal acceleration can be achieved.  
General information  
The shift lights are active in manual mode M  
and can be displayed on the instrument cluster  
or on the Head-up display in combination with  
the tachometer.  
Augmented View.  
Depending on vehicle equipment, Aug-  
mented View on the instrument cluster en-  
ables the visualization of driver assistance  
systems on the actual vehicle's surround-  
ings.  
Functional prerequisite  
Manual mode M must be activated for the shift  
lights to appear.  
Grey lines indicate the recommended min-  
imum distance to the preceding vehicle  
when speed control systems are deacti-  
vated.  
Display  
Android Auto©.  
Depending on vehicle equipment and na-  
tional-market version, select functions of  
a compatible smartphone can also be dis-  
played, e.g., map views.  
Some contents for the central display range  
can also be configured as a view in the Head-  
up display.  
Successive fields illuminating yellow indicate  
an upcoming shift point.  
Additional information:  
Head-up display, refer to page 145.  
Owner's Manual for Navigation, Entertain-  
ment, and Communication, refer to page 6.  
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Displays  
CONTROLS  
Travel time depending on the config-  
ured interval.  
Configuring the central display  
range  
The content of the central display range on the  
instrument cluster can be configured individu-  
ally, for instance the trip data display.  
Distance traveled depending on the  
configured interval.  
Distance traveled in Coasting mode.  
Displaying trip data continuously  
1.  
Press the button on the steering  
1.  
Apps menu  
wheel.  
2. "Vehicle"  
A menu bar is displayed in the instrument  
cluster.  
3. "Live Vehicle"  
4. "Content"  
5. "Trip data"  
2. "CONTENT"  
Select the menu by tilting the knurled wheel  
on the steering wheel where applicable.  
Display in the instrument cluster  
Information on consumption and distance cov-  
ered can be displayed in the instrument clus-  
ter.  
3. Select the desired setting using the knurled  
wheel on the steering wheel.  
Trip data  
Principle  
The trip data display provides various informa-  
tion about the trip, e.g., average consumption  
or trip distance.  
General information  
The trip data can be displayed on the control  
display and in the instrument cluster.  
Current consumption, arrow 1.  
Average consumption, arrow 2.  
Depending on the setting in the Live Vehicle  
menu, the trip data is shown on the control  
display.  
Distance traveled depending on the config-  
ured interval, arrow 3.  
The icon is displayed when the vehicle  
is in Coasting mode.  
The values can be displayed and reset de-  
pending on different intervals.  
Total mileage, arrow 4.  
Display on the control display  
Current consumption  
General information  
The following trip data is shown on the control  
display:  
The current fuel consumption display allows  
you to check the current fuel consumption, e.g.,  
to drive economically and in an environmen-  
tally-friendly manner.  
Configured interval for displaying trip data.  
Average fuel consumption depending  
on the configured interval.  
Mild hybrid technology: Depending on vehi-  
cle equipment, the fuel supply is interrupted  
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Displays  
CONTROLS  
and the engine continues to run when driving  
slowly or even when the vehicle is stationary.  
In this case, the internal combustion engine is  
operated electrically.  
Using the knurled wheel on the steering wheel:  
1. Display trip data in the instrument cluster.  
2. Press and hold the  
knurled wheel  
Average consumption  
The average fuel consumption is displayed de-  
pending on how the intervals for displaying trip  
data are configured.  
on the steering wheel until the values are  
reset.  
Via iDrive:  
1. Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
Adjusting the display of the trip data  
3. "System settings"  
4. "Time period for trip data"  
5. "Reset Individual"  
The intervals for the display of the trip data  
in the instrument cluster and on the control  
display are adjustable.  
The average values and counters are reset.  
Once the average values and counters have  
been reset, the following interval is automati-  
cally activated:  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "System settings"  
4. "Time period for trip data"  
5. "Values"  
"Since Individual ( )"  
6. Select the desired setting:  
Assisted View  
"Since start of trip": the values are auto-  
matically reset approx. four hours after  
the vehicle has come to a standstill.  
Principle  
"Since last refuel": the values are au-  
tomatically reset after refueling with a  
larger quantity of fuel.  
With Assisted View, information on driver as-  
sistance systems can be displayed on the in-  
strument cluster with a vehicle animation.  
"Since factory": the values since the  
time of the factory delivery are dis-  
played.  
Safety information  
"Since Individual": the values since the  
last manual reset are displayed. The  
values can be reset at any time.  
Warning  
The system cannot serve as a substitute for  
the driver’s personal judgment in assessing  
the traffic situation. Based on the limits of  
the system, it cannot independently react to  
all traffic situations. There is a risk of acci-  
dent, injury, and property damage. Adjust  
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch the  
surrounding traffic situation closely, be ready  
to take over steering and braking at any time,  
and actively intervene where appropriate.  
Resetting average values manually  
The following interval can be reset manually at  
any time:  
"Since Individual ( )"  
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Displays  
CONTROLS  
Cameras, refer to page 36.  
Permanent display  
You can configure how Assisted View is dis-  
played on the central display range and have it  
shown permanently.  
Radar sensors, refer to page 37.  
G-Meter  
Additional information:  
Central display area, refer to page 157  
General information  
The G-Meter indicates the forces that are ap-  
plied in longitudinal and transverse direction  
on the vehicle occupants while driving.  
Temporary display  
With the temporary display, Assisted View is  
always shown when driver assistance systems  
are active, regardless of how the central dis-  
play range is configured.  
The display can be configured on the central  
display range of the instrument cluster.  
The values are automatically reset whenever  
you start a new drive.  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
Additional information:  
3. "Displays"  
Central display area, refer to page 157  
4. "Instrument cluster"  
5. "Assisted Driving info will appear in front of  
other content"  
Manually reseting G-Meter values  
1. Display the G-Meter on the instrument  
cluster.  
Display  
2.  
Press and hold the knurled wheel  
on the steering wheel until the values are  
reset.  
Date and time  
Various settings can be applied for the date  
and time display such as the date format.  
An example of active Driver Assistance: Indica-  
tor and warning lights for Distance Control and  
Assisted Driving Mode are displayed. At the  
same time, the Distance Control is animated in  
Assisted View.  
Depending on vehicle equipment and national-  
market version, the time zone can be set or  
automatic time zone enabled. With automatic  
time setting, the time, date and, if necessary,  
the time zone are updated automatically.  
1.  
Apps menu  
System limits  
The system's detection capability is limited.  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "System settings"  
4. "Date and time"  
5. Select the desired settings.  
Only objects that are detected by the system  
are taken into account.  
Additional information:  
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Displays  
CONTROLS  
The Check Control message appears  
continuously below a range of approx.  
30 miles/50 km.  
Fuel gauge  
Principle  
The current fill level of the fuel tank is dis-  
played.  
Safety information  
NOTICE  
General information  
With a range below 30 miles/50 km, the  
engine may no longer have sufficient fuel.  
Engine functions are not ensured anymore.  
There is a risk of property damage. Refuel  
promptly.  
Vehicle inclination may cause the display to  
vary.  
Additional information:  
Refueling, refer to page 322.  
Display  
Display  
An arrow beside the fuel pump  
icon shows which side of the ve-  
hicle the fuel filler flap is on.  
The current range is displayed  
as a numerical value next to the  
fuel gauge.  
The current range is displayed  
as numerical value.  
Indicator light in the instrument  
cluster  
Setting the units of  
measurement  
The yellow indicator light illuminates,  
once the fuel reserve is reached.  
Depending on the national-market version, you  
can set the units of measurement for some  
values, for instance consumption, distances,  
and temperature.  
Range  
1.  
Apps menu  
Principle  
2. "Vehicle"  
The range indicates the distance that can still  
be covered with the current tank of fuel.  
3. "System settings"  
4. "Units"  
5. Select the desired setting.  
General information  
The estimated range with remaining fuel is  
permanently displayed on the instrument clus-  
ter.  
Vehicle status  
With a low remaining range, a Check Control  
message is briefly displayed. A low remaining  
range means that engine functions cannot al-  
ways be ensured for sporty driving, e.g., when  
cornering at speed.  
General information  
The status can be displayed and actions per-  
formed for several systems such as for Check  
Control.  
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Displays  
CONTROLS  
Depending on the situation, additional in-  
formation on adaptive recuperation is dis-  
played.  
Displaying vehicle status  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
Efficient rolling with engine switched off.  
3. "Vehicle status"  
Additional information:  
Adaptive recuperation, refer to page 316.  
Coasting, refer to page 317.  
Overview  
Icon  
Description  
Functional requirements  
"FLAT TIRE MONITOR": Sta-  
tus of the flat tire monitor, refer  
to page 346.  
Personal or Efficient driving mode is se-  
lected.  
For Live Vehicle, select the following set-  
ting: "Adaptive content".  
"Tire Pressure Monitor": status  
of the Tire Pressure Monitor,  
refer to page 339.  
Display  
"Engine oil level": electronic  
oil measurement, refer to  
page 359.  
"Check Control": displaying  
stored Check Control mes-  
sages, refer to page 146.  
"Service": display of the service  
notifications, refer to page 163.  
An example:  
The adaptive recuperation is active, arrow 1.  
Current driving condition  
The vehicle battery is charged when the vehi-  
cle decelerates, arrow 2.  
General information  
The current driving condition is displayed dy-  
namically while driving in the Live Vehicle  
menu on the control display.  
Sport displays  
The following states can be displayed:  
Principle  
Driving.  
The Sport displays especially support a sporty  
driving style.  
Coasting mode: "EFFICIENT COASTING"  
"CHARGING BATTERY"  
With mild hybrid technology:  
Adaptive recuperation.  
Functional requirements  
SPORT driving mode is selected.  
The following setting is selected for Live  
Vehicle:"Adaptive content"  
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Displays  
CONTROLS  
Make sure that the vehicle's date and time are  
set correctly.  
Display  
The sport displays are displayed in the Live  
Vehicle menu on the control display.  
1.  
Apps menu  
The following information is displayed:  
2. "Vehicle"  
Torque.  
3. "Vehicle status"  
4. "Service"  
Power.  
Boost pressure.  
Engine oil temperature.  
5. "Vehicle inspection"  
6. "Date:"  
7. Select the desired setting.  
Service  
Principle  
The service notifications indicate recom-  
mended maintenance work.  
General information  
After turning on, the next service appointment  
or the distance remaining until the next servic-  
ing is displayed briefly on the instrument clus-  
ter.  
A service advisor can read out the mainte-  
nance work from the vehicle key.  
Display  
More information may be displayed on the  
control display.  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Vehicle status"  
4. "Service"  
Maintenance measures as well as legally  
mandated inspections are displayed.  
5. Select the desired entry.  
Entering appointment dates  
Dates for mandatory vehicle inspections can  
be entered.  
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4. If necessary, "Additional settings"  
5. "One-touch turn signal"  
Vehicle features and options  
This chapter describes model-specific equip-  
ment, systems, and functions that are currently  
available, or may become available in the fu-  
ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.  
6. Select the desired setting.  
Brief flashing  
Press the lever to the resistance point and hold  
it there for as long as you want the turn signal  
to flash.  
Additional information:  
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.  
High-beam headlights,  
headlight flasher  
Turn signal  
Turn signal in exterior mirror  
Press the lever forward or pull it backward.  
When driving and during operation of the turn  
signals or hazard warning system, do not fold  
in the exterior mirrors so that the turn signal  
lamps on the exterior mirror are easy to see.  
Flashing  
High-beam headlights on, arrow 1.  
The high-beam headlights illuminate when  
the low-beam headlights are switched on.  
High-beam headlights off/headlight flasher,  
arrow 2.  
Press the lever past the resistance point.  
The indicator light in the instrument  
cluster illuminates when the high-beam  
headlights are turned on.  
One-touch signaling  
Lightly tap the lever up or down.  
The one-touch signaling duration can be ad-  
justed.  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Exterior lighting"  
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The blue indicator light in the instru-  
ment cluster illuminates when the sys-  
tem switches on the high-beam head-  
Automatic High Beam  
Assistant  
lights.  
Principle  
Interruption of the journey with activated Au-  
tomatic High Beam Assistant: the Automatic  
High Beam Assistant remains activated when  
continuing the journey.  
The Automatic High Beam Assistant detects  
other road users early on and automatically  
switches the high-beam headlights on or off  
depending on the traffic situation.  
The Automatic High Beam Assistant is deacti-  
vated when manually switching the high-beam  
headlights on and off.  
General information  
The Automatic High Beam Assistant ensures  
that the high-beam headlights are switched  
on, whenever the traffic situation allows. In the  
low speed range, the high-beam headlights  
are not switched on by the system.  
The system responds to light from oncoming  
traffic and traffic driving ahead of you, and to  
ambient lighting, for instance in towns and cit-  
ies.  
The high-beam headlights can be switched on  
and off manually at any time.  
To reactivate the Automatic High Beam Assis-  
tant, press the turn signal lever up, arrow 1.  
Functional requirements  
Deactivating Automatic High Beam  
Assistant  
Automatic headlight control is activated.  
Low-beam headlights are switched on.  
Activating Automatic High Beam  
Assistant  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Exterior lighting"  
4. "Additional settings"  
5. "Automatic High Beams"  
Press the turn signal lever forward, arrow 1,  
or pull the turn signal lever backward when  
the high-beam headlights are switched on, ar-  
row 2.  
The indicator light in the instrument  
cluster is illuminated when the low-  
beam headlights are switched on.  
When the Automatic High Beam Assistant is  
deactivated via iDrive, the operation with the  
turn signal lever is not possible.  
The headlights are automatically changed be-  
tween low-beam headlights and high-beam  
headlights.  
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to use the high-beam headlights. When appro-  
priate, dim the high beams manually.  
Sensitivity of the Automatic High  
Beam Assistant  
The system may not be fully operational in  
the following situations, and driver intervention  
may be necessary:  
General information  
The sensitivity of the Automatic High Beam  
Assistant can be adjusted.  
In very unfavorable weather conditions  
such as fog or heavy precipitation.  
Safety information  
When detecting poorly-lit road users such  
as pedestrians, cyclists, horseback riders  
and wagons; when driving close to train or  
ship traffic; or at animal crossings.  
Warning  
If adjustments have been made or the sen-  
sitivity has been modified, oncoming traffic  
may be momentarily blinded. There is a risk  
of accident, injury, and property damage. If  
adjustments have been made and the sen-  
sitivity has been modified, make sure that  
oncoming traffic is not momentarily blinded.  
Switch off the high-beam headlights man-  
ually if required.  
In tight curves, on hilltops or in depressions,  
in crossing traffic or half-obscured oncom-  
ing traffic on highways.  
In poorly-lit towns and cities or in the pres-  
ence of highly reflective signs.  
When the windshield in the area in front  
of the interior mirror is fogged up, dirty or  
covered with stickers, etc.  
Exterior lighting  
Functional requirements  
Setting at standstill only.  
Drive-ready state is switched on.  
Light is turned off.  
Overview  
Buttons in the vehicle  
Increasing sensitivity  
Push the turn signal lever to the front for ap-  
proximately 10 seconds.  
A Check Control message is displayed. The  
system responds more sensitively.  
Resetting the sensitivity  
Push the turn signal lever to the front again  
for approx. 10 seconds or switch off the drive-  
ready state.  
The sensitivity of the Automatic High Beam  
Assistant is reset to the factory settings.  
System limits  
The Automatic High Beam Assistant cannot  
replace the driver's personal judgment of when  
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Icon  
Function  
Driving lights automatic  
Exterior lighting menu.  
Principle  
The low-beam headlights are switched on and  
off automatically depending on the ambient  
brightness, for example in tunnels, in twilight  
or if there is precipitation.  
Automatic headlight control.  
Low-beam headlights.  
Exterior lighting off.  
Exterior lighting off.  
General information  
A blue sky with the sun low on the horizon can  
cause the lights to be turned on.  
If the low-beam headlights are switched on  
manually, the automatic headlight control is  
deactivated.  
Functions via iDrive  
Icon  
Function  
Automatic headlight control.  
Activate automatic headlight control  
Press the button on the light switch.  
Low-beam headlights.  
Parking lights.  
The icon in the button illuminates green.  
The indicator light in the instrument  
cluster is illuminated when the low-  
beam headlights are switched on.  
Exterior lighting off.  
System limits  
The automatic headlight control cannot re-  
place your personal judgment of lighting condi-  
tions.  
Left roadside parking light.  
Right roadside parking light.  
For example, the sensors are unable to detect  
fog or hazy weather. In these situations, turn  
the lights on manually.  
Buttons on the vehicle key  
Parking lights, low-beam  
headlights and roadside  
parking lights  
Icon  
Function  
Interior lighting.  
Parts of the exterior lighting.  
General information  
Pathway lighting.  
If the driver's door is opened when the drive-  
ready state is switched off, the exterior lighting  
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is automatically switched off after a period of  
time.  
Low-beam headlights  
Turning on low-beam headlights  
Parking lights  
Press the button on the light switch.  
General information  
The parking lights can only be turned on at low  
speeds.  
The low-beam headlights illuminate when  
drive-ready state is switched on.  
The indicator light in the instrument  
cluster illuminates.  
Turning on parking lights  
1.  
Apps menu  
Press the button again to switch on the low-  
beam headlights when the standby state is  
switched on.  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Exterior lighting"  
4. "Parking light"  
Turning off low-beam headlights  
Depending on the national-market version, the  
low-beam headlights can be turned off in the  
low speed range:  
The indicator light in the instrument  
cluster illuminates.  
The vehicle is illuminated on all sides.  
Do not use the parking lights for extended pe-  
riods; otherwise, they might drain the vehicle  
battery and it would then be impossible to  
switch on drive-ready state.  
Press the button on the light switch.  
Press and hold the button on the  
light switch.  
Turn off light via iDrive.  
Turning off parking lights  
The following options are available to turn off  
the parking lights:  
Roadside parking lights  
When the vehicle is parked, a one-sided road-  
side parking light can be switched on.  
Press the button on the light switch.  
1.  
Apps menu  
Press and hold the button on the  
light switch.  
2. "Vehicle"  
Turn off light via iDrive.  
3. "Exterior lighting"  
Turn on drive-ready state.  
4. "Left roadside parking light" or "Right  
roadside parking light"  
After the drive-ready state is switched on,  
the automatic headlight control will be acti-  
vated.  
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Welcome Light Carpet  
Welcome lights  
Principle  
The welcome light turns on automatically for  
a limited period of time when approaching or  
unlocking the vehicle.  
General information  
Depending on the equipment, the exterior  
lighting of the vehicle can be set individually.  
The light source is located in the position indi-  
cated.  
Activating/deactivating welcome  
light  
Keep the light source clean and unobstructed.  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
Pathway lighting  
3. "Exterior lighting"  
4. If necessary, "Additional settings"  
Principle  
5. Depending on the equipment, select the  
following setting:  
For the pathway lighting, the exterior lighting  
turns on for a certain period of time after leav-  
ing the vehicle in order to illuminate the area  
surrounding the vehicle.  
"Welcome and goodbye"  
When unlocking the vehicle, individual  
lighting functions are turned on.  
Switching pathway lighting on  
"BMW Iconic Glow"  
After switching off the drive-ready state,  
briefly push the turn signal lever forward.  
The radiator grille lighting can only be  
adjusted when the vehicle is stationary  
and the drive-ready state is switched  
off.  
Press and hold the button on the  
vehicle key for approx. 1 second.  
Turning on the welcome light  
Setting the duration  
Automatically on approach.  
1.  
Apps menu  
During unlocking.  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Exterior lighting"  
Press the button on the vehicle key  
with the vehicle locked.  
4. If necessary, "Additional settings"  
5. "Pathway lighting"  
Depending on the settings, the interior  
lighting and parts of the exterior lighting will  
be turned on.  
6. Select the desired setting.  
The function is not available for the first  
10 seconds after locking.  
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The adaptive lighting functions are active  
when the drive-ready state is switched on.  
Daytime driving lights  
General information  
The daytime driving lights illuminate when  
drive-ready state is switched on.  
Cornering light  
Principle  
Activating/deactivating daytime  
driving lights  
In some countries, daytime driving lights are  
mandatory, so it may not be possible to deacti-  
vate the daytime driving lights in front.  
In tight curves, for instance on mountainous  
roads or when turning, an additional cornering  
light is switched on that illuminates the inside  
of the curve when the vehicle is moving below  
a certain speed.  
1.  
Apps menu  
General information  
The cornering light is automatically switched  
on depending on the steering-wheel angle or,  
where applicable, the use of turn signals.  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Exterior lighting"  
4. If necessary, "Additional settings"  
5. Depending on vehicle equipment or na-  
tional-market version:  
When driving in reverse, the cornering lights  
may be automatically switched on regardless  
of the steering-wheel angle.  
"Daytime driving lights"  
"Rear daytime driving lights"  
"BMW Iconic Glow"  
Adaptive headlight range  
control  
Adaptive lighting functions  
The adaptive headlight range control feature  
balances out acceleration and braking proc-  
esses as well as the vehicle load conditions in  
order to avoid blinding oncoming traffic.  
Principle  
Adaptive lighting functions enable dynamic il-  
lumination of the road.  
Instrument lighting  
General information  
The adaptive lighting functions may consist of  
one system or multiple systems, depending on  
the equipment version:  
Functional requirement  
The brightness can only be adjusted in dark-  
ness and with turned on parking lights or low-  
beam headlights.  
Cornering light.  
Activating the adaptive lighting  
functions  
Setting the brightness  
1.  
Apps menu  
Press the button on the light switch.  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Interior lighting"  
The LED in the button illuminates.  
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4. "Cockpit brightness at night"  
5. Select the desired setting.  
Via iDrive:  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Interior lighting"  
4. "Reading light"  
Interior lighting  
5.  
Tap on the icon.  
General information  
Depending on the equipment version, interior  
lights, footwell lights, entry lights, ambient  
lighting, and speaker lighting are automatically  
controlled.  
Turning reading lights on/off  
Using the button:  
Press the button.  
Overview  
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the read-  
ing lights are located next to the interior lights  
in the front and rear.  
Via iDrive:  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Interior lighting"  
4. "Reading light"  
5. Tap the desired seat.  
Interior lighting menu  
Reading lights  
The brightness of the reading lights can be  
adjusted when they are turned on.  
Changing settings  
Depending on vehicle equipment, the bright-  
ness can be individually adjusted for specific  
seats.  
Interior lights  
1.  
Apps menu  
Turning interior lights on/off  
Using the button:  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Interior lighting"  
4. "Reading light"  
Press the button.  
5. Tap the desired seat.  
6. Select the desired settings.  
To switch off permanently: press the button  
and hold for approx. 3 seconds.  
The interior lights in the rear of the vehicle  
can be switched on and off independently. The  
button is located in the rear headliner.  
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5. "Background light" or "Accent lighting"  
6. Select the desired setting.  
Ambient light  
General information  
Depending on the equipment version, lighting  
can be adjusted for some lights in the car's  
interior.  
Dynamic light  
Certain situations, for example incoming calls  
or obstacles detected when opening doors, are  
indicated by light effects. If the ambient light is  
disabled, the light effects are still displayed.  
Activating/deactivating ambient  
light  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
1.  
Apps menu  
3. "Interior lighting"  
2. "Vehicle"  
4. If necessary, "Ambience"  
5. "Lighting effects"  
6. Select the desired setting.  
3. "Interior lighting"  
4. If necessary, "Ambience"  
5. "Ambient lighting"  
Reduced for night drive  
Some lights of the interior lighting are reduced  
when the vehicle is driven in the dark.  
Turning ambient light on/off  
The ambient light is switched on when the ve-  
hicle is unlocked, and switched off when the  
vehicle is locked.  
1.  
Apps menu  
If the ambient light was deactivated via iDrive,  
it will not be turned on when the vehicle is  
unlocked.  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Interior lighting"  
4. If necessary, "Ambience"  
5. "Reduced for night driving"  
Selecting the color  
The color of the ambient light can only be se-  
lected in Personal Mode.  
Speaker lighting  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
Principle  
3. "Interior lighting"  
4. If necessary, "Ambience"  
5. "Color"  
Some speakers in the vehicle are illuminated.  
Turning speaker lighting on/off  
The speaker lighting is switched on when the  
vehicle is unlocked, and switched off when the  
vehicle is locked.  
6. Select the desired setting.  
Setting the brightness  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Interior lighting"  
4. If necessary, "Ambience"  
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Press the lever up until the desired position is  
reached.  
Window wiper system  
Safety information  
Warning  
Rest position of the wipers, position 0.  
Rain sensor mode, position 1.  
Normal wiper speed, position 2.  
Fast wiper speed, position 3.  
If the wipers start moving in the folded away  
state, body parts can be jammed or damage  
may occur to parts of the vehicle. There is  
a risk of injury and risk of property damage.  
Make sure that the vehicle is switched off  
when the wipers are in the folded-away state  
and the wipers are folded in when switching  
on.  
When the journey is interrupted with the win-  
dow wiper system turned on: when the journey  
continues, the wipers resume at their previous  
speed.  
The wiper speed can be reduced gradually to  
protect the wiper motor from overheating.  
Turning off the window wiper  
system and flick wipe  
NOTICE  
The wiper blades can wear out or become  
damaged prematurely when wiping on a dry  
window for a longer period of time. The wiper  
motor can overheat. There is a risk of prop-  
erty damage. Do not use the wipers when the  
window is dry.  
NOTICE  
Press the lever down or forward.  
If the wipers are frozen to the windshield,  
the wiper blades can be torn off and the  
wiper motor can overheat when switching on.  
There is a risk of property damage. Defrost  
the windshield prior to switching the wipers  
on.  
Turning off: press the lever down, arrow 1,  
until it reaches the 0 position.  
Flick wipe: press the lever down from the  
0 position, arrow 1, and press the lever in  
position 0 or position 1 forward, arrow 2.  
The lever returns to its initial position when  
released.  
Turning on window wiper system  
Rain sensor  
Principle  
The rain sensor automatically controls the  
wiper operation depending on the intensity of  
the rainfall.  
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General information  
Adjusting the rain sensor sensitivity  
The sensor is located on the windshield, di-  
rectly in front of the interior mirror.  
Safety information  
NOTICE  
If the rain sensor is activated, the wipers  
can accidentally start moving in car washes.  
There is a risk of property damage. Deacti-  
vate the rain sensor in car washes.  
Turn the knurled wheel to adjust the sensitivity  
of the rain sensor.  
Upward: high rain sensor sensitivity.  
Downward: low rain sensor sensitivity.  
Activating rain sensor  
Window washer system  
Safety information  
Warning  
The washer fluid can freeze onto the window  
at low temperatures and obstruct the view.  
There is a risk of accident, injury, and prop-  
erty damage. Only use the window washer  
system when the washer fluid will not freeze.  
Use washer fluid with antifreeze, if needed.  
Press lever up once from the 0 position, ar-  
row 1.  
Wiping operation is started.  
The LED in the wiper lever is illuminated.  
In frosty conditions, wiping operation may not  
start.  
NOTICE  
When the washer fluid reservoir is empty,  
the washer pump cannot work as intended.  
There is a risk of property damage. Do not  
use the washer system when the washer  
fluid reservoir is empty.  
Deactivating rain sensor  
Press lever back into the 0 position.  
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the windshield prior to switching the wipers  
on.  
Cleaning the windshield  
Folding out the wipers  
1. Turn on standby state.  
2. Push the wiper lever down or forward and  
hold it until the wipers stop in an approxi-  
mately vertical position.  
Pull the lever.  
The washer fluid is sprayed onto the wind-  
shield directly in front of the wiper blade when  
the wiper moves upward.  
Fold-out position of the wipers  
Principle  
3. Fold the wipers all the way out from the  
windshield.  
In the fold-out position, the wipers can be  
folded out from the windshield, which is impor-  
tant, for instance, when changing the wiper  
blades or for folding away under frosty condi-  
tions.  
Safety information  
Warning  
If the wipers start moving in the folded away  
state, body parts can be jammed or damage  
may occur to parts of the vehicle. There is  
a risk of injury and risk of property damage.  
Make sure that the vehicle is switched off  
when the wipers are in the folded-away state  
and the wipers are folded in when switching  
on.  
Folding in the wipers  
1. Fold the wipers back in onto the windshield.  
2. Turn on standby state, then press the wiper  
lever down or forward again and hold it.  
Wipers return to their rest position and are  
ready again for operation.  
NOTICE  
If the wipers are frozen to the windshield,  
the wiper blades can be torn off and the  
wiper motor can overheat when switching on.  
There is a risk of property damage. Defrost  
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available, or may become available in the fu-  
ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.  
Vehicle features and options  
Additional information:  
This chapter describes model-specific equip-  
ment, systems, and functions that are currently  
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.  
Airbags  
1
Front airbag, driver  
Front airbag, front passenger  
Head airbag  
4
5
Side airbag  
Knee airbag  
2
3
Front airbags  
Side airbag  
In the event of a side collision, the side airbag  
protects the side of the body in the chest and  
lap area.  
The front airbag helps protect the driver and  
front passenger in the event of a frontal impact  
in which the seat belts alone would not provide  
adequate protection.  
Head airbag  
In the event of a side collision, the head airbag  
protects the head.  
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shoulder rests against the backrest when  
crossing the hands and the upper body  
is as far back as possible while still main-  
taining a comfortable grip on the steering  
wheel.  
Ejection Mitigation  
The head airbag system is designed as an  
ejection mitigation countermeasure to reduce  
the likelihood of ejections of vehicle occupants  
through side windows during rollovers or side  
collision events.  
Make sure that the front passenger is sit-  
ting correctly, i.e., with their feet and legs in  
the footwell, not resting on the dashboard.  
Knee airbag  
The availability of the knee airbag depends on  
the national-market version.  
Make sure that occupants keep their heads  
away from the side airbag.  
There should be no additional persons, an-  
imals or objects between an airbag and a  
person.  
The knee airbag protects the legs in the event  
of a frontal impact.  
Dashboard and windshield on the pas-  
senger's side must stay clear - do not at-  
tach adhesive film or coverings and do not  
attach brackets or cables, for instance for  
navigation devices or mobile phones.  
Protective effect  
General information  
Airbags are not deployed in every impact sit-  
uation, e.g., in less severe accidents.  
Do not bond the airbag cover panels with  
adhesive, do not cover them or modify  
them in any way.  
Information on optimum protective  
effect of the airbags  
Do not use the cover of the front airbag on  
the passenger's side as a storage area.  
Warning  
Keep storage compartments near the air-  
bags closed, e.g., glove compartment or  
center armrest.  
If the seat position is incorrect, the seat  
belts are fastened incorrectly or the deploy-  
ment area of the airbags is impaired, the  
airbag system cannot provide protection as  
intended and may cause additional injuries  
due to deployment. There is a risk of injury  
or danger to life. Follow the information on  
achieving the optimum protective effect of the  
airbag system.  
Do not place slip covers, seat cushions,  
or other objects on the front seats unless  
they are specifically designed for seats with  
integrated airbags.  
Do not hang pieces of clothing such as  
jackets over the backrests.  
Do not modify individual components or  
wiring. This also applies to steering wheel  
covers, the dashboard, and the seats.  
Keep a distance from the airbags.  
Fasten the seat belts correctly.  
Do not disassemble the airbag system.  
Always grasp the steering wheel on the  
steering wheel rim. Hold your hands at the  
3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions to keep the  
risk of injury to your hands or arms as low  
as possible when the airbag is deployed.  
Even when you follow all instructions very  
closely, injury from contact with the airbags  
cannot be fully ruled out in certain situations.  
The ignition and inflation noise may lead  
to short-term and, in most cases, temporary  
hearing impairment in sensitive occupants.  
Adjust seat and steering wheel so that  
hands can be crossed over the steering  
wheel. Select the settings so that the  
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Vehicle modifications for a person with disabil-  
ities may affect the air bag system; contact  
BMW Customer Relations for further informa-  
tion.  
Malfunction  
Warning light does not illuminate  
when drive-ready state is turned on.  
The warning light illuminates con-  
tinuously.  
Warnings and information on the airbags are  
also found on the sun visors.  
The airbag system or the seat belt tension-  
ers may not be operational. Have the vehicle  
checked immediately by an authorized service  
center or another qualified service center or  
repair shop.  
Operational readiness of the airbag  
system  
Safety information  
Setting the front seat positions  
The power that deploys the driver's/front  
passenger airbags depends on the position of  
the driver's/front passenger seat.  
Warning  
Individual components can be hot after de-  
ployment of the airbag system. There is a risk  
of injury. Do not touch individual components.  
To maintain the accuracy of this function, cali-  
brate the electrical front seats as soon as a re-  
spective message appears on the control dis-  
play.  
Warning  
Improperly executed work can lead to failure,  
malfunction or unintentional deployment of  
the airbag system. In the case of a malfunc-  
tion, the airbag system might not deploy as  
intended despite the accident severity. There  
is a risk of injury or danger to life. Have the  
airbag system checked, repaired, disassem-  
bled, and scrapped by an authorized service  
center or another qualified service center or  
repair shop.  
Additional information:  
Seats, refer to page 106.  
Automatic deactivation of  
front passenger airbag  
Principle  
The automatic front passenger airbag deacti-  
vation can detect if the front passenger seat is  
occupied.  
Display in the instrument cluster  
The front passenger airbag is activated or de-  
activated accordingly.  
When drive-ready state is turned on,  
the warning light in the instrument  
cluster illuminates briefly, thereby indi-  
cating the operational readiness of the entire  
airbag system and the seat belt tensioners.  
Safety information  
Warning  
To ensure the front passenger airbag func-  
tion, the system must be able to detect  
whether a person is sitting in the front pass-  
enger seat. The entire seat surface must be  
used for this purpose. There is a risk of injury  
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or danger to life. Make sure that the front  
passenger keeps his or her feet in the foot-  
well.  
Indicator light, front passenger  
airbag  
The front passenger airbag indicator light in  
the headliner indicates the operating state of  
the front passenger airbag.  
Functional requirements  
To enable accurate recognition of the occupied  
seat surface:  
The light indicates whether the airbag is acti-  
vated or deactivated.  
After drive-ready state is switched on, the light  
illuminates briefly and then indicates whether  
the airbag is activated or deactivated.  
Do not attach covers, cushions, ball mats  
or other items to the front passenger seat  
unless they are specifically determined to  
be safe for use on the front passenger seat.  
Display  
Function  
Do not place objects under the seat that  
can press against the seat from below.  
The indicator light is contin-  
uously illuminated when the  
seat is not occupied or when a  
child is detected on the seat in  
a provided child restraint sys-  
tem as intended. The airbag  
on the front passenger's side  
is not activated.  
Sit upright in the seat with your back  
against the backrest.  
Sit down with your feet touching the floor.  
Installing child restraint systems  
To enable accurate recognition of the occupied  
seat surface of the front passenger seat:  
The indicator light does not il-  
luminate when, for instance, a  
correctly seated person of suf-  
ficient size is detected on the  
seat. The airbag on the front  
passenger's side is activated.  
Pay attention to the specifications and the  
operating and safety information of the  
child restraint system manufacturer when  
using child restraint systems.  
Make sure that the seat surface of the child  
restraint system rests as flat as possible on  
the seat surface.  
When the front passenger seat is occupied,  
check the indicator light in the headliner before  
and while driving.  
Move the head restraint up or remove it to  
ensure that the child restraint system rests  
as flat as possible against the rear seat  
backrest.  
Fault of the automatic deactivation  
system  
For adolescents and adults, the front pass-  
enger airbag may deactivate in certain seat  
positions. In this case, the indicator light for  
the front passenger airbag illuminates in the  
headliner.  
Observe the maximum size of the child re-  
straint system, for example to avoid possi-  
ble touching the roof.  
Before transporting a child on the front pass-  
enger seat, refer to the safety information and  
instructions for children on the front passenger  
seat, see Children.  
In this case, change the seat position so that  
the front passenger airbag activates and the  
indicator light goes out.  
More information: installation of child restraint  
systems, refer to page 122.  
If it is not possible to activate the airbags, have  
the person sit in the rear seat.  
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surrounding traffic situation closely, be ready  
to take over steering and braking at any time,  
and actively intervene where appropriate.  
Occupancy detection  
The occupant detection system satisfies the  
legal requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle  
Safety Standard FMVSS 208 and deactivates  
the front passenger airbag under certain con-  
ditions.  
Warning  
Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a  
substitute for the driver’s personal judgment.  
Due to its limits, the system may not issue  
warnings or responses, or these may be is-  
sued late or in a manner that is not consis-  
tent with their normal use. There is a risk of  
accident, injury, and property damage. Adjust  
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch sur-  
rounding traffic closely and actively intervene  
where appropriate  
Collision warning systems  
General information  
Depending on the equipment, the vehicle has  
different systems that can help prevent the risk  
of imminent collision.  
Forward Collision Mitigation with brake in-  
tervention, refer to page 181.  
Exit warning, refer to page 190.  
Sensors  
Lane departure warning, refer to page 192.  
Depending on vehicle equipment, the Intelli-  
gent Safety systems are controlled by the fol-  
lowing sensors:  
Active Blind Spot Detection, refer to  
page 195.  
Side collision mitigation, refer to page 198.  
Camera behind the windshield.  
Front radar sensor.  
Rear-end collision preparation, refer to  
page 199.  
Radar sensors, side, front.  
Radar sensors, side, rear.  
Traffic Light And Sign Warning, refer to  
page 200.  
Additional information:  
Wrong way warning, refer to page 202.  
Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 36.  
No Turn on Red function, refer to  
page 203.  
Turning on/turning off collision  
warning systems  
Emergency Stop Assistant, refer to  
page 204.  
Depending on national-market version, some  
of the systems are automatically activated  
whenever you start driving.  
Safety information  
The following functions are adjustable.  
Warning  
The system cannot serve as a substitute for  
the driver’s personal judgment in assessing  
the traffic situation. Based on the limits of  
the system, it cannot independently react to  
all traffic situations. There is a risk of acci-  
dent, injury, and property damage. Adjust  
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch the  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Driving settings"  
4. "Driver Assistance"  
5. "Safety and warnings"  
6. Select the desired settings.  
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Resetting the settings  
The settings of the collision warning systems  
can be reset to the default settings at vehicle  
outbound delivery.  
Forward Collision Mitigation  
with brake intervention  
Principle  
1.  
Apps menu  
The Forward Collision Mitigation can help  
prevent accidents. If an accident cannot be  
avoided, the system can help reduce the se-  
verity of the accident.  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Driving settings"  
4. "Driver Assistance"  
5. "Safety and warnings"  
6. "Reset to recommended settings"  
The system can issue a warning of a possible  
risk of collision and activate the brakes inde-  
pendently, if needed.  
System limits  
General information  
Depending on the equipment version, the For-  
ward Collision Mitigation system includes the  
following functions:  
Safety information  
Warning  
Warning function in rear-end collision situa-  
tions, refer to page 184.  
Because of system limitations, this system  
may either not respond, or respond too late,  
incorrectly, or without cause. There is a risk  
of accident, injury, and property damage. Ac-  
tively intervene as warranted. Refer to the in-  
formation in this Owner’s Manual regarding  
the scope of the system’s operation and limi-  
tations.  
Warning function for oncoming traffic, refer  
to page 185.  
Warning function for turning with oncoming  
traffic, refer to page 186.  
Warning function for pedestrians, refer to  
page 187.  
Warning function at intersections, refer to  
page 188.  
Detection capability  
The system's detection capability is limited.  
Evasion Assistant, refer to page 189.  
The system only takes into account objects  
that are located in the detection range of the  
installed sensors and are detected by the sys-  
tem.  
Safety information  
Warning  
The system cannot serve as a substitute for  
the driver’s personal judgment in assessing  
the traffic situation. Based on the limits of  
the system, it cannot independently react to  
all traffic situations. There is a risk of acci-  
dent, injury, and property damage. Adjust  
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch the  
surrounding traffic situation closely, be ready  
to take over steering and braking at any time,  
and actively intervene where appropriate.  
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the area  
is monitored by cameras or radar sensors.  
Thus, a system response might not come or  
might come late.  
System limits of the sensors  
Additional information:  
Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 36.  
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Warning  
Turning on system manually  
The system is activated by setting the warning  
time.  
Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a  
substitute for the driver’s personal judgment.  
Due to its limits, the system may not issue  
warnings or responses, or these may be is-  
sued late or in a manner that is not consis-  
tent with their normal use. There is a risk of  
accident, injury, and property damage. Adjust  
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch sur-  
rounding traffic closely and actively intervene  
where appropriate  
Additional information:  
Setting the warning time, refer to page 182.  
Turning system off manually  
Depending on national-market version, the ad-  
justment can only be made when the vehicle is  
at a standstill or in a very low speed range.  
If necessary, the switch-off must be confirmed  
successively on the control display.  
1.  
Apps menu  
Sensors  
2. "Vehicle"  
Depending on the equipment, the system is  
controlled by the following sensors:  
3. "Driving settings"  
4. "Driver Assistance"  
5. "Safety and warnings"  
6. "Forward Collision Mitigation"  
7. "Off"  
Camera behind the windshield.  
Front radar sensor.  
Radar sensors, side, front.  
Additional information:  
Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 36.  
Setting the warning time  
1.  
Apps menu  
Speed range  
The system issues a warning of a possi-  
ble risk of collision at speeds above approx.  
3 mph/5 km/h.  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Driving settings"  
4. "Driver Assistance"  
5. "Safety and warnings"  
6. "Forward Collision Mitigation"  
7. Select the desired setting.  
If the vehicle speed exceeds approx.  
155 mph/250 km/h, the system is deactivated  
temporarily.  
Some functions are deactivated earlier.  
The more sensitive the warning time is set to  
be, the more warnings will be displayed. The  
system can therefore also issue more early or  
unfounded warnings and reactions.  
The system is enabled as soon as the speed  
drops below these values again.  
Turning the Forward Collision  
Mitigation on/off  
The system checks for visual impairments. De-  
pending on the vehicle equipment, the Driver  
Attention Camera in the instrument cluster  
captures the driver’s field of vision. Visibility  
and field of vision also affect the timing of the  
warnings.  
Turning on the system automatically  
Depending on the national-market version, the  
system is automatically active after every de-  
parture.  
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There is a risk of collision. Intervene imme-  
diately.  
Display in the instrument cluster  
The following indicator lights and warning  
lights are shown on the instrument cluster and,  
depending on vehicle equipment, on the Head-  
up display:  
A warning signal sounds:  
There is a risk of collision. Intervene imme-  
diately.  
Automatic brake intervention:  
Icon  
Meaning  
Depending on the equipment and situation  
in case of risk of imminent collision, the  
system can also intervene with an auto-  
matic brake intervention and automatically  
decelerate the vehicle, if necessary, to a  
complete stop.  
Risk of collision with a person, e.g., a  
pedestrian.  
Risk of collision, for instance with an  
oncoming or a vehicle driving ahead.  
When the brake pedal is depressed quickly and  
hard, the maximum brake power of the vehicle  
is used.  
Risk of collision, e.g., with a vehicle  
crossing from the right.  
Risk of collision, e.g., with a vehicle  
crossing from the left.  
Automatic brake intervention  
In case of a risk of collision, the system can  
assist with an automatic brake intervention, if  
necessary.  
General risk of collision.  
When the vehicle is traveling at a low speed,  
the vehicle may come to a complete stop.  
The corresponding indicator lights and warn-  
ing lights may display differently if the system  
detects multiple objects.  
During automatic brake intervention, Dynamic  
Stability Control activates automatically.  
A brake intervention can be canceled by de-  
pressing the accelerator pedal with sufficient  
force, releasing the brake pedal, or by actively  
steering.  
Warning function  
The Forward Collision Mitigation warns on dif-  
ferent warning levels, depending on the re-  
spective hazardous situation.  
Depending on the equipment and situation,  
the brake intervention can occur up to approx.  
155 mph/250 km/h.  
In the event of a prewarning, a warning light  
illuminates red. In the event of an acute warn-  
ing, a warning light flashes red and a warning  
tone sounds.  
At speeds above approx. 130 mph/210 km/h,  
only a brief brake intervention will occur.  
In the event of a system warning, the driver  
must intervene immediately and in accordance  
with the situation.  
Red warning light illuminates:  
A hazardous situation has been detected.  
Increased awareness is required.  
Red warning light flashes:  
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Warning function in forward  
collision situations  
Safety information  
Principle  
Warning  
The warning function in forward collision situa-  
tions warns of a possible risk of collision and  
may brake independently.  
Because of system limitations, this system  
may either not respond, or respond too late,  
incorrectly, or without cause. There is a risk  
of accident, injury, and property damage. Ac-  
tively intervene as warranted. Refer to the in-  
formation in this Owner’s Manual regarding  
the scope of the system’s operation and limi-  
tations.  
In the event of an accident, the system helps  
by reducing impact speed.  
General information  
Detection capability  
The system's detection capability is limited.  
The system only takes into account objects  
that are located in the detection range of the  
installed sensors and are detected by the sys-  
tem.  
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the area  
is monitored by cameras or radar sensors.  
Sensors detect the traffic situation in their de-  
tection range.  
Thus, a system response might not come or  
might come late.  
The system issues a warning of a possible risk  
of collision with vehicles at speeds above ap-  
prox. 3 mph/5 km/h. The timing of warnings  
may vary with the current driving situation.  
System limits of the sensors  
Additional information:  
The system considers the driver’s vehicle han-  
dling when responding. If an active driving  
style is detected, warnings and brake interven-  
tions occur less frequently.  
Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 36.  
Functional limitations  
The system may be limited in the following  
situations:  
Safety information  
Follow the safety information in Chapter “For-  
ward Collision Mitigation.  
In tight curves.  
With limitation of the driving stability control  
systems.  
Display in the instrument cluster  
If there is a risk of collision with a detected  
vehicle, a warning light is displayed.  
Up to 10 seconds after turning on drive-  
ready state using the Start/Stop button.  
Also, do not use Forward Collision Mitigation  
when towing.  
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General information  
Icon  
Meaning  
Forward Collision Warning with a de-  
tected vehicle.  
General risk of collision.  
Warning function  
The warning prompts the driver to intervene.  
Sensors detect the traffic situation in their de-  
tection range.  
Additional information:  
Forward Collision Mitigation, refer to page 181.  
The system issues a warning of a possible risk  
of collision with vehicles at speeds above ap-  
prox. 3 mph/5 km/h. The timing of warnings  
may vary with the current driving situation.  
System limits  
General information  
Follow the system limits in the "Forward Colli-  
sion Mitigation" chapter.  
Safety information  
Follow the safety information in Chapter “For-  
ward Collision Mitigation.  
Detection range  
The following situations may not be detected,  
or only detected with a delay, for instance:  
Display in the instrument cluster  
If there is a risk of collision with a detected  
vehicle, a warning light is displayed.  
Vehicle driving slowly in front and being ap-  
proached at high speed.  
Vehicles that suddenly swerve in front of  
you, or strongly decelerating vehicles.  
Icon  
Meaning  
Oncoming traffic warning when a ve-  
hicle is detected.  
Vehicles with unusual rear designs.  
General risk of collision.  
Warning function for  
oncoming traffic  
Warning function  
The warning prompts the driver to intervene.  
Principle  
The warning function for oncoming traffic can  
warn of a possible risk of collision with oncom-  
ing vehicles and may brake independently.  
In case of a possible risk of collision, a brake  
intervention is triggered.  
Additional information:  
In the event of an accident, the system helps  
by reducing impact speed.  
Forward Collision Mitigation, refer to page 181.  
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System limits  
Safety information  
Follow the safety information in Chapter “For-  
ward Collision Mitigation.  
General information  
Follow the system limits in the "Forward Colli-  
sion Mitigation" chapter.  
Display in the instrument cluster  
If there is a risk of collision with a detected  
vehicle, a warning light is displayed.  
Detection range  
The following situations may not be detected,  
for instance:  
Icon  
Meaning  
Oncoming traffic warning when a ve-  
hicle is detected.  
Oncoming vehicles at a very high speed.  
Vehicles with an unusual front view.  
General risk of collision.  
Warning function for turning  
with oncoming traffic  
Warning function  
The warning prompts the driver to intervene.  
Principle  
There is a risk of an accident with oncom-  
ing vehicles when turning across the oncom-  
ing lane. The system can issue a warning of  
a possible risk of collision and activate the  
brakes independently, if needed.  
Additional information:  
Forward Collision Mitigation, refer to page 181.  
System limits  
In the event of an accident, the system helps  
by reducing impact speed.  
General information  
Follow the system limits in the "Forward Colli-  
sion Mitigation" chapter.  
General information  
Detection range  
The following situations may not be detected,  
for instance:  
Oncoming vehicles at a very high speed.  
Vehicles that are hidden by other vehicles.  
Vehicles with an unusual front view.  
Upper speed limit  
Sensors detect the traffic situation in their de-  
tection range.  
The system is active when the own speed is  
below approx. 15 mph/25 km/h.  
The system issues a warning of a possible risk  
of collision with oncoming vehicles at speeds  
from approx. 3 mph/5 km/h. The timing of  
warnings may vary with the current driving sit-  
uation.  
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Display in the instrument cluster  
If there is a risk of collision with a detected pe-  
destrian or cyclist, a warning light is displayed.  
Warning function for  
pedestrians  
Icon  
Meaning  
Principle  
Risk of collision with a person, e.g., a  
pedestrian.  
At speeds that are common in towns and cit-  
ies, the warning function warns the driver of a  
possible risk of collision with pedestrians and  
cyclists. The system may brake automatically.  
General risk of collision.  
In the event of an accident, the system helps  
by reducing impact speed.  
Warning function  
The warning prompts the driver to intervene.  
General information  
Additional information:  
Forward Collision Mitigation, refer to page 181.  
System limits  
General information  
Follow the system limits in the "Forward Colli-  
sion Mitigation" chapter.  
Sensors detect the traffic situation in their de-  
tection range when on a straight line.  
Detection range  
The detection range consists of the following  
parts:  
Sensors detect the traffic situation in their de-  
tection range when turning.  
Area in front of the vehicle, arrow 1.  
The system issues a warning of a possible  
risk of collision with pedestrians or cyclists at  
speeds above approx. 3 mph/5 km/h.  
With side radar sensors in front: side areas,  
arrows 2.  
The following situations may not be detected,  
for instance:  
Safety information  
Follow the safety information in Chapter “For-  
ward Collision Mitigation.  
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Partially covered pedestrians or bikes.  
At intersections and junctions, a warning is is-  
sued when a risk of collision with crossing traf-  
fic is detected.  
Pedestrians that are not detected as such  
because of their contour or posture.  
The system issues a warning of a possible risk  
of collision with vehicles at speeds above ap-  
prox. 3 mph/5 km/h.  
Pedestrians who are too small for the sen-  
sors to detect.  
The timing of warnings may vary with the cur-  
rent driving situation.  
Upper speed limit  
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the  
system responds to pedestrians and cyclists  
when your vehicle speed is less than approx.  
50 mph/80 km/h.  
Safety information  
Follow the safety information in Chapter “For-  
ward Collision Mitigation.  
Warning function at  
intersections  
Display in the instrument cluster  
If there is a risk of collision with a detected  
vehicle, a warning light is displayed.  
Principle  
Icon  
Meaning  
At speeds that are common in towns and cit-  
ies, the Intersection Collision Warning function  
can warn the driver of a possible risk of colli-  
sion with crossing traffic at intersections and  
junctions. The system may brake automati-  
cally.  
Risk of collision with vehicle crossing  
from the right.  
Risk of collision with vehicle crossing  
from the left.  
In the event of an accident, the system helps  
by reducing impact speed.  
General risk of collision.  
General information  
Warning function  
The warning prompts the driver to intervene.  
Additional information:  
Forward Collision Mitigation, refer to page 181.  
System limits  
General information  
Follow the system limits in the "Forward Colli-  
sion Mitigation" chapter.  
Sensors detect the traffic situation in their de-  
tection range.  
Vehicles crossing your driving direction can be  
detected by the system as soon as these vehi-  
cles enter into detection range of the sensors.  
Detection range  
The following situations may not be detected,  
for instance:  
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Crossing vehicles when they are hidden,  
e.g. by buildings.  
Safety information  
Follow the safety information in Chapter “For-  
ward Collision Mitigation.  
Vehicles with an unusual side view.  
Vehicles in highly dynamic driving situa-  
tions.  
Functional requirements  
Forward Collision Mitigation is active.  
Upper speed limit  
The system responds to crossing vehicles  
when the vehicle speed is below approx.  
50 mph/80 km/h.  
Sensors detect sufficient clearance around  
vehicle.  
Speed range  
The Evasion Assistant helps the driver  
when the vehicle speed is between approx.  
19 mph/30 km/h to 100 mph/160 km/h.  
Evasion Assistant  
Principle  
Display in the instrument cluster  
If there is a risk of collision with a detected  
vehicle or detected person, e.g., a pedestrian,  
a warning light is displayed.  
The Evasion Assistant can help the driver per-  
form evasive maneuvers in certain situations,  
e.g., when obstacles or pedestrians appear  
suddenly.  
Icon  
Meaning  
General information  
Warning when a vehicle is detected.  
Risk of collision with a pedestrian.  
Risk of collision with unknown obsta-  
cle.  
Warning function with evasion  
support  
If the vehicle approaches another object at a  
high differential speed, a warning is displayed  
if there is an immediate risk of collision.  
The system issues a warning and intervenes  
to support the driver if a lateral evasive ma-  
neuver is possible.  
Sensors monitor and detect the clearance in  
front of the vehicle. Depending on the vehicle  
equipment, the areas next to the vehicle are  
also monitored.  
Intervene in case of a warning.  
The system is designed to provide assistance  
during evasive maneuvers when there is a risk  
of collision.  
If the system detects sufficient free space  
alongside the vehicle, it helps the driver per-  
form an evasive maneuver safely.  
A message in the instrument cluster and, de-  
pending on the equipment, in the Head-up dis-  
play signals the evasion support.  
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Depending on the vehicle equipment, the area  
around the vehicle in front of the vehicle is  
monitored as well. Two additional radar sen-  
sors are located in the front bumper.  
System limits  
General information  
Follow the system limits in the "Forward Colli-  
sion Mitigation" chapter.  
The system monitors the vehicle's surround-  
ings for a limited time after you get in or park.  
Detection range  
The following situations may not be detected,  
for instance:  
A possible risk of collision is indicated by vari-  
ous warning functions.  
Safety information  
Follow the safety information in the "Forward  
Collision Mitigation" chapter.  
Vehicle driving slowly in front and being ap-  
proached at high speed.  
Vehicles that suddenly swerve in front of  
you, or strongly decelerating vehicles.  
Sensors  
Vehicles with unusual rear designs.  
Two-wheeled vehicles ahead of you.  
Partially covered pedestrians or bikes.  
The system is controlled by the following sen-  
sors:  
Radar sensors, side, rear.  
Pedestrians that are not detected as such  
because of their contour or posture.  
Depending on the equipment: radar sen-  
sors, side, front.  
Pedestrians who are too small for the sen-  
sors to detect.  
Turning the exit warning on/off  
Exit warning  
Turning on the system automatically  
The exit warning activates automatically after  
departure if the function was switched on at  
the completion of the last trip.  
Principle  
The exit warning helps to avoid accidents.  
The system can warn the occupants when  
they are opening the doors and a risk of colli-  
sion with approaching objects is detected.  
Turning system off manually  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Driving settings"  
4. "Driver Assistance"  
5. "Safety and warnings"  
6. "Exit warning"  
General information  
7. Select the desired setting.  
Depending on national-market version, this  
system activates automatically at the start of  
every drive.  
Two radar sensors in the rear bumper monitor  
the area behind the vehicle.  
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Ambient light  
Adjusting the exit warning  
Depending on the equipment, warnings are  
also indicated by the ambient light in the inte-  
rior.  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Driving settings"  
4. "Driver Assistance"  
5. "Safety and warnings"  
6. "Exit warning"  
Warning function  
Prewarning  
In the event of an advance warning, the warn-  
ing light in the exterior mirror illuminates. De-  
pending on the equipment, the ambient light  
also flashes.  
7. Select the desired setting.  
Depending on national-market version, it may  
not be possible to configure the Exit Warning.  
An object was detected in the opening area.  
Increased awareness is required.  
Turning the warning signal on/off  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
Acute warning  
3. "Driving settings"  
4. "Driver Assistance"  
5. "Safety and warnings"  
6. "Exit warning"  
In the event of an acute warning, the warn-  
ing light in the exterior mirror flashes, as does  
the ambient light, depending on vehicle equip-  
ment. In addition, a signal tone sounds.  
There is a risk of collision when opening the  
doors.  
7. "Warning tone"  
Depending on national-market version, the  
warning tone cannot be turned off.  
System limits  
Displays  
General information  
Follow the system limits in the "Collision warn-  
ing systems" chapter.  
Warning light in exterior mirror  
Detection range  
The following situations may not be detected,  
for instance:  
Fully or partially hidden objects.  
Stationary or very slow objects.  
Pedestrians.  
Functional limitations  
The system may be limited in the following  
situations:  
The warning light in the exterior mirror warns  
of a possible collision with a detected vehicle.  
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The speed of an approaching vehicle is too  
fast or too slow.  
Safety information  
In curves.  
Warning  
In case of fully or partially hidden objects.  
The system cannot serve as a substitute for  
the driver’s personal judgment in assessing  
road and traffic situations. There is a risk of  
accident, injury, and property damage. Adjust  
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch sur-  
rounding traffic closely and actively intervene  
where appropriate Do not jerk the steering  
wheel in response to a warning.  
Lane Departure Warning  
with active return  
Principle  
The lane departure warning alerts when the  
vehicle is about to run off the road or exit the  
lane.  
Warning  
An automatic steering intervention helps to  
keep the vehicle in its lane.  
Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a  
substitute for the driver’s personal judgment.  
Due to its limits, the system may not issue  
warnings or responses, or these may be is-  
sued late or in a manner that is not consis-  
tent with their normal use. There is a risk of  
accident, injury, and property damage. Adjust  
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch sur-  
rounding traffic closely and actively intervene  
where appropriate  
General information  
Functional requirement  
The camera must detect the lane boundaries  
for the lane departure warning to be active.  
Sensors detect the traffic situation in their de-  
tection range.  
The areas of the sensors must be clean and  
clear.  
The system issues a warning starting at a min-  
imum speed. The minimum speed is country-  
specific and displayed on the control display.  
Sensors  
Various warning functions from this system  
help the driver keep their vehicle in their lane.  
Depending on the equipment, the system is  
controlled by the following sensors:  
The system does not provide a warning if the  
turn signal is set in the respective direction be-  
fore exiting the lane.  
Camera behind the windshield.  
Front radar sensor.  
Radar sensor, side, front.  
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lane marking, a warning is issued. The  
system performs a steering intervention.  
Turning the Lane Departure  
Warning on/off  
"In dangerous situations"  
Turning on the system automatically  
Depending on the national-market version, the  
system is automatically active after every de-  
parture.  
Broken road lines: If the system detects  
that the vehicle is about to inadvertently  
cross a lane marking, or if the sensors  
detect an oncoming vehicle, a warning  
is issued and a steering intervention is  
performed.  
Turning on system manually  
Depending on national-market version,  
with continuous lane markings: If the  
system detects that your vehicle is  
about to inadvertently leave your lane  
or cross a lane marking, a warning is is-  
sued and a steering intervention is per-  
formed.  
The system is activated by the selected warn-  
ing setting.  
Additional information:  
Configuring the warning, refer to page 193.  
Turning system off manually  
Depending on vehicle equipment and national-  
market version, you must successively confirm  
the switch-off on the control display.  
Setting the intensity of the steering  
wheel vibration  
1.  
Apps menu  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Driving settings"  
3. "Driving settings"  
4. "Driver Assistance"  
5. "Safety and warnings"  
6. "Lane Departure Warning"  
7. "Off"  
4. "Driver Assistance"  
5. "Feedback via steering wheel"  
6. "Vibration intensity"  
7. Select the desired setting.  
The setting is applied to all collision warning  
systems.  
Setting Lane Departure Warning  
Depending on the national-market  
version: turning steering intervention  
on/off  
Configuring the warning  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
1.  
Apps menu  
3. "Driving settings"  
2. "Vehicle"  
4. "Driver Assistance"  
5. "Safety and warnings"  
6. "Lane Departure Warning"  
7. Select the desired setting.  
3. "Driving settings"  
4. "Driver Assistance"  
5. "Safety and warnings"  
6. "Lane Departure Warning"  
7. "Steering intervention"  
"Expanded"  
If the system detects that your vehicle  
is about to leave your lane or cross a  
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Depending on the national-market version, the  
steering intervention is automatically active af-  
ter every driving off.  
When the turn signal is switched on in the cor-  
responding direction before changing the lane,  
a warning is not issued.  
Steering intervention  
Display in the instrument cluster  
Depending on the equipment and the national-  
market version: if a lane marking is crossed in  
the speed range up to 130 mph/210 km/h, the  
system intervenes with a brief active steering  
intervention in addition to vibrating. The sys-  
tem supports the driver in keeping the vehicle  
within the lane. The steering intervention can  
be noticed on the steering wheel and can be  
manually overridden at any time.  
Different system statuses are displayed on  
the instrument cluster, depending on vehicle  
equipment and national-market version.  
Icon  
Meaning  
Indicator light flashes green: System  
is actively issuing a warning. If neces-  
sary, the system performs a steering  
intervention.  
During an active steering intervention, a light is  
displayed on the instrument cluster.  
Depending on vehicle equipment and national-  
market version, information for the system is  
displayed in the Assisted View of the instru-  
ment cluster.  
For instance, the steering intervention will be  
suppressed in the following situations:  
With hard accelerating or braking.  
When flashing.  
Additional information:  
Assisted View, refer to page 159.  
With hazard warning system switched on.  
In driving situation with high driving dynam-  
ics.  
Warning function  
While Dynamic Stability Control regulates  
driving stability.  
General information  
Different warnings are issued by the Lane De-  
parture Warning system, depending on situa-  
tion and speed:  
While Dynamic Stability Control is limited.  
Immediately following a steering interven-  
tion by the vehicle systems.  
Indicator lights and warning lights on the  
instrument cluster.  
End of warning  
For instance, the warning or an active steering  
intervention will be canceled in the following  
situations:  
Vibration of steering wheel.  
Steering intervention.  
Warning tone.  
Automatically after a few seconds.  
When returning to your own lane.  
With hard accelerating or braking.  
With hazard warning system switched on.  
When flashing.  
Steering wheel vibration  
If you leave the lane and if a lane boundary  
has been detected, the steering wheel vibrates  
in accordance with the steering wheel vibration  
setting.  
Additionally, a light is displayed on the instru-  
ment cluster.  
While Dynamic Stability Control regulates  
driving stability.  
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Immediately following a steering interven-  
tion by the vehicle systems.  
Up to 10 seconds after turning on drive-  
ready state using the Start/Stop button.  
With manual steering intervention.  
While Dynamic Stability Control regulates  
driving stability.  
When another driver assistance system is  
activated, if applicable.  
While Dynamic Stability Control is limited.  
No lane boundaries detected.  
A Check Control message may be displayed  
when the system is limited. A yellow warning  
light also illuminates, depending on national-  
market version.  
When the system limits are reached.  
Warning signal  
A warning tone sounds if the driver does  
not actively steer after the Lane Departure  
Warning system has performed multiple active  
steering interventions within one minute.  
Active Blind Spot Detection  
with active return  
In addition, a Check Control message is dis-  
played.  
Principle  
Active Blind Spot Detection detects vehicles  
in the blind spot or vehicles approaching from  
behind in the adjacent lane.  
The warning tone and Check Control message  
advise the driver to pay closer attention to their  
lane.  
The warning light in the exterior mirror gives  
warnings at different levels.  
The longer warning tone is stopped if the  
driver takes control of the steering.  
An automatic steering intervention helps to  
keep the vehicle in its lane.  
System limits  
General information  
Follow the system limits in the "Collision warn-  
ing systems" chapter.  
General information  
Functional limitations  
The system may be limited in the following  
situations:  
In the event of missing, worn, poorly visible,  
merging, diverging, or multiple lane boun-  
daries such as in construction areas.  
Radar sensors monitor the area behind and  
next to the vehicle when traveling faster than a  
minimum speed.  
With lane boundaries that are covered in  
snow, ice, dirt or water.  
In tight corners or on narrow roads.  
The minimum speed is country-specific and  
displayed in the Active Blind Spot Detection  
menu.  
With lane boundaries that are covered by  
objects.  
When driving very close to the vehicle in  
front of you.  
The system indicates whether there are vehi-  
cles in your blind spot, arrow 1, or approaching  
from behind in an adjacent lane, arrow 2. The  
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warning light in the exterior mirror illuminates  
dimly.  
Adjusting the Active Blind Spot  
Detection  
The system will warn in the previously named  
situations prior to a lane change. The warn-  
ing light in the exterior mirror flashes and the  
steering wheel vibrates.  
Configuring the warning  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
When turning at a speed of up to approx.  
12 mph/20 km/h, the steering wheel will not  
vibrate.  
3. "Driving settings"  
4. "Driver Assistance"  
5. "Safety and warnings"  
6. "Active Blind Spot Detection"  
7. Select the desired setting.  
Safety information  
Follow the safety information in the "Forward  
Collision Mitigation" chapter.  
Setting the intensity of the steering  
wheel vibration  
Sensors  
1.  
Apps menu  
The system is controlled by the following sen-  
sors:  
2. "Vehicle"  
Camera behind the windshield.  
Radar sensors, side, rear.  
3. "Driving settings"  
4. "Driver Assistance"  
5. "Feedback via steering wheel"  
6. "Vibration intensity"  
7. Select the desired setting.  
Depending on the equipment: radar sen-  
sors, side, front.  
Functional requirement  
The areas of the sensors must be clean and  
clear.  
The setting is applied to all collision warning  
systems.  
Depending on the national-market  
version: turning steering intervention  
on/off  
Turning Active Blind Spot Detection  
on/off  
1.  
Apps menu  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Driving settings"  
3. "Driving settings"  
4. "Driver Assistance"  
5. "Safety and warnings"  
6. "Active Blind Spot Detection"  
7. Select the desired setting.  
4. "Driver Assistance"  
5. "Safety and warnings"  
6. "Active Blind Spot Detection"  
7. "Steering intervention"  
Depending on vehicle equipment and national-  
market version, the system activates automati-  
cally whenever you start driving.  
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helps return the vehicle into the lane. The  
steering intervention can be noticed on the  
steering wheel and can be manually overrid-  
den at any time.  
Warning function  
Warning light in exterior mirror  
The steering intervention is carried out from  
a minimum speed. The minimum speed is dis-  
played on the control display.  
Warning light flashing  
When the vehicle is unlocked, the warning light  
in the exterior mirror flashes for self-testing  
purposes.  
The warning light in the exterior mirror warns  
of a possible collision with a detected vehicle.  
System limits  
General information  
Follow the system limits in the "Collision warn-  
ing systems" chapter.  
Prewarning  
The dimmed warning light in the exterior mirror  
indicates when vehicles are in your blind spot  
or approaching from the rear.  
Upper speed limit  
If the vehicle speed exceeds approx.  
155 mph/250 km/h, the system is deactivated  
temporarily.  
Acute warning  
When an acute warning occurs, the steering  
wheel vibrates briefly. The warning light in the  
exterior mirror flashes brightly.  
If the vehicle speed falls below approx.  
155 mph/250 km/h, the system is reactivated.  
An acute warning is issued if the following con-  
ditions are met:  
Displaying warnings  
Another vehicle is located in the critical  
area.  
The number of warnings shown depends on  
how the settings are configured. However,  
there may also be an excess of unwarranted  
warnings of critical situations.  
Your own vehicle is approaching the other  
lane.  
Depending on the system setting when the  
turn signal is turned on.  
Functional limitations  
The system may be limited in the following  
situations:  
The warning stops when the other vehicle has  
left the critical area.  
When a vehicle is approaching at a speed  
much faster than your own.  
Steering intervention  
Depending on the national-market version:  
when there is no response to the vibration  
of the steering wheel at speeds of up to  
130 mph/210 km/h and the lane marking  
is crossed, the system engages the active  
steering intervention. The steering intervention  
In tight corners or on narrow roads.  
The bumper is dirty, iced up or covered,  
for instance by stickers.  
Depending on the national-market version, the  
steering intervention e.g. in the following situa-  
tions:  
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In the event of missing, worn, poorly visible,  
merging, diverging, or multiple lane boun-  
daries such as in construction areas.  
with this vehicle, the system helps avoid a col-  
lision. For this purpose, the system issues a  
warning with a flashing LED in the exterior mir-  
ror, a Check Control message and a vibrating  
steering wheel. If necessary, an active steering  
intervention is performed by the system.  
With lane boundaries that are covered in  
snow, ice, dirt or water.  
With lane boundaries that are not white.  
With lane boundaries that are covered by  
objects.  
Safety information  
Follow the safety information in the "Forward  
Collision Mitigation" chapter.  
When driving very close to the vehicle in  
front of you.  
If the camera is impaired.  
Functional requirement  
The camera behind the windshield determines  
the lane boundary positions.  
Up to 10 seconds after turning on drive-  
ready state using the Start/Stop button.  
A Check Control message may be displayed  
when the system is limited. A yellow warning  
light also illuminates, depending on national-  
market version.  
The camera must detect the lane markings for  
the side collision mitigation with steering inter-  
vention to be active.  
Sensors  
The system is controlled by the following sen-  
sors:  
Side collision mitigation  
Camera behind the windshield.  
Radar sensors, side, front.  
Radar sensors, side, rear.  
Principle  
The side-collision warning helps to avoid an  
impending side collision.  
Turning the side collision warning  
on/off  
General information  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Driving settings"  
4. "Driver Assistance"  
5. "Safety and warnings"  
6. "Side collision warning"  
7. Select the desired setting.  
Radar sensors monitor the space next to the  
vehicle when traveling faster than a minimum  
speed and up to approx. 130 mph/210 km/h.  
Setting the intensity of the steering  
wheel vibration  
1.  
Apps menu  
The minimum speed is country-specific and  
displayed on the control display.  
2. "Vehicle"  
If, for example, another vehicle is detected next  
to your vehicle and there is a risk of collision  
3. "Driving settings"  
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4. "Driver Assistance"  
steering intervention can be noticed on the  
steering wheel and can be manually overrid-  
den at any time.  
5. "Feedback via steering wheel"  
6. "Vibration intensity"  
7. Select the desired setting.  
System limits  
The setting is applied to all collision warning  
systems.  
General information  
Follow the system limits in the "Collision warn-  
ing systems" chapter.  
Display in the instrument cluster  
Depending on vehicle equipment and national-  
market version, information for the system is  
displayed in the Assisted View of the instru-  
ment cluster.  
Functional limitations  
The system may be limited in the following  
situations:  
Additional information:  
In tight corners or on narrow roads.  
Assisted View, refer to page 159.  
In the event of missing, worn, poorly visible,  
merging, diverging, or multiple lane boun-  
daries such as in construction areas.  
Warning function  
With lane boundaries that are covered in  
snow, ice, dirt or water.  
Warning light in exterior mirror  
With lane boundaries that are not white.  
With lane boundaries that are covered by  
objects.  
When driving very close to the vehicle in  
front of you.  
Up to 10 seconds after turning on drive-  
ready state using the Start/Stop button.  
A Check Control message may be displayed  
when the system is limited.  
The warning light in the exterior mirror warns  
of a possible collision with a detected vehicle.  
Rear-end collision  
preparation  
Acute warning  
If there is a risk of collision, the warning light  
in the exterior mirror flashes and the steering  
wheel starts vibrating.  
Principle  
Depending on the equipment and national-  
market version, the rear-end collision prepara-  
tion can react to vehicles approaching from be-  
hind.  
A Check Control message is displayed at the  
same time.  
Steering intervention  
Depending on the national-market version,  
if necessary, the system engages the active  
steering intervention to prevent a collision and  
maintain the vehicle within its own lane. The  
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Functional limitations  
General information  
This function may be restricted if the speed  
of the approaching vehicle is much higher or  
similar to your own speed.  
Traffic Light And Sign  
Warning  
Principle  
Radar sensors monitor the area behind the ve-  
hicle.  
The Traffic Light And Sign Warning provides  
support in situations in which the right-of-way  
needs to be yielded based on road signs or  
traffic lights.  
When a vehicle approaches from the rear at a  
certain speed, the system can react as follows:  
Where applicable, the hazard warning  
flashers will be switched on.  
General information  
The system evaluates traffic signs and traffic  
lights using a camera behind the windshield.  
Where applicable, the PreCrash functions  
are triggered.  
The navigation system directs information on  
the road layout to the system.  
Safety information  
Follow the safety information in the "Forward  
Collision Mitigation" chapter.  
A warning is given if the right of way is about  
to be violated, e.g., in the following traffic situa-  
tions:  
At an intersection.  
Sensors  
At a road entrance.  
The system is controlled by the radar sensors  
on the sides and rear.  
On a highway entrance ramp.  
At a roundabout.  
Turning rear-end collision  
preparation on/off  
The system is automatically active when the  
vehicle is turned on.  
With a red traffic light.  
The system issues a warning as from a vari-  
able minimum speed and at speeds up to ap-  
prox. 60 mph/100 km/h.  
The system is deactivated when reversing.  
The following traffic signs are taken into ac-  
count for the Traffic Light And Sign Warning:  
System limits  
General information  
Follow the system limits in the "Collision warn-  
ing systems" chapter.  
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4. "Driver Assistance"  
Sign Meaning  
Give way signs:  
5. "Safety and warnings"  
6. "Traffic Light and Sign Warning"  
7. Select the desired setting.  
A pre-warning is issued for these  
road signs.  
The selected setting is saved and adopted for  
the next journey.  
Stop signs:  
A pre-warning is issued for these  
road signs.  
Warning function  
When traffic lights are red, a pre-  
warning and an acute warning will be  
issued.  
General information  
The system issues a two-phase warning:  
Prewarning: visual warning by an icon in  
the instrument cluster.  
Safety information  
Follow the safety information in the "Forward  
Collision Mitigation" chapter.  
Acute warning: visual warning by an icon  
in the instrument cluster and an additional  
acoustic signal.  
Functional requirement  
The right-of-way situation ahead of the vehicle  
must be clearly controlled by traffic signs or  
light signal systems.  
The timing of the warning varies with the ac-  
tual driving situation and the warning time set-  
ting.  
Prewarning  
If there is a risk that a right of way is about to  
be violated, one of the following icons appears  
in the instrument cluster:  
Sensors  
The system is controlled by a camera behind  
the windshield.  
Icon  
Meaning  
Turning the Traffic Light And Sign  
Warning on/off  
Give way.  
1.  
Apps menu  
Stop.  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Driving settings"  
4. "Driver Assistance"  
5. "Safety and warnings"  
6. "Traffic Light and Sign Warning"  
7. Select the desired setting.  
Red traffic light.  
When a prewarning is issued, intervene as  
appropriate for the situation; for example, by  
braking.  
Setting the warning time  
1.  
Apps menu  
Acute warning  
2. "Vehicle"  
If there is an acute risk that the right of way  
is about to be violated, an acoustic signal will  
3. "Driving settings"  
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sound and one of the following icons will ap-  
pear in the instrument cluster:  
If the traffic signs do not correspond to the  
standard.  
When traffic signs are detected that apply  
to a junction or parallel street.  
Icon  
Meaning  
Red traffic light.  
In the presence of country-specific road  
signs or road layouts.  
With intersections with flashing light signal  
systems.  
When an acute warning is issued, intervene as  
appropriate for the situation; for example, by  
braking.  
Up to 10 seconds after turning on drive-  
ready state using the Start/Stop button.  
In the case of navigation data that is inva-  
lid, outdated or not available.  
Display in the Head-up display  
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the  
warning is displayed simultaneously in the  
Head-up display and in the instrument cluster.  
In some regions, the system may not be  
available or only partially available.  
System limits  
Wrong way warning  
General information  
Follow the system limits in the "Collision warn-  
ing systems" chapter.  
Principle  
The wrong way warning warns the driver of  
an upcoming wrong entry onto roads, for in-  
stance onto freeways, roundabouts and one-  
way streets.  
No warning  
The system does not issue a warning in the  
following situations, for example:  
General information  
Depending on the equipment version, the sys-  
tem uses navigation data and traffic signs to  
check the traffic situation.  
In right-of-way situations without right-of-  
way signs, stop signs, or red light signal  
systems.  
With intersections with relevant traffic lights  
that are illuminated yellow or green.  
For example, the system takes the following  
traffic signs into account:  
No entrance.  
Functional limitations  
The system may be limited in the following  
situations:  
Roundabout.  
Directional arrows: mandatory bypass.  
If road signs or light signal systems are un-  
clear.  
Safety information  
Follow the safety information in the "Forward  
Collision Mitigation" chapter.  
If traffic signs or light signal systems are  
fully or partially concealed or soiled.  
If traffic signs or light signal systems are  
difficult to read or rotated.  
Functional requirement  
The road layout ahead must be controlled  
clearly with traffic signs.  
If traffic signs or light signal systems are  
too small or too large.  
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When traffic signs are detected that apply  
to a junction or parallel street.  
Sensors  
The system is controlled by a camera behind  
the windshield.  
In the presence of country-specific road  
signs or road layouts.  
Up to 10 seconds after turning on drive-  
ready state using the Start/Stop button.  
Turning wrong way warning on/off  
Depending on national-market version, the  
wrong way warning is automatically activated  
whenever you start driving.  
In the case of navigation data that is inva-  
lid, outdated or not available.  
It may not be possible to use the system in  
all regions.  
Warning function  
A warning is displayed and a signal  
tone sounds, for example when the ve-  
hicle is traveling in the wrong direction  
on a highway, roundabout or one-way street.  
No Turn on Red function  
Principle  
Warnings are displayed in the instrument clus-  
ter and, depending on the equipment, in the  
Head-up display.  
This function provides assistance to the driver  
at traffic lights where turning on red is prohib-  
ited.  
To do so, this function analyzes traffic lights  
and traffic signs using the camera behind the  
windshield. In addition, the navigation system  
data is used.  
System limits  
General information  
Follow the system limits in the "Collision warn-  
ing systems" chapter.  
Safety information  
Follow the safety information in the "Forward  
Collision Mitigation" chapter.  
No warning  
For example, the system does not issue a  
warnings for road layouts without traffic signs.  
Functional requirements  
The system detects the right-of-way situa-  
tion ahead by analyzing traffic lights and  
traffic signs.  
Functional limitations  
The function may be limited in the following  
situations, for instance, and will either output  
an incorrect wrong way warning or no warning  
at all:  
Vehicle is less than approx. 164 ft/50 m  
from the traffic lights.  
Depending on vehicle equipment: the Traf-  
fic Light And Sign Warning is turned on.  
When the signage is not clear.  
If the traffic signs are fully or partially con-  
cealed or soiled.  
Sensors  
If the traffic signs are poorly legible or ro-  
tated.  
The system is controlled by a camera behind  
the windshield.  
If the traffic signs are too small or too large.  
If the traffic signs do not correspond to the  
standard.  
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Display in the instrument cluster  
Emergency Stop Assistant  
If the driver approaches a red traffic  
light with a traffic sign that prohibits  
a turn on red, an indicator light is dis-  
played on the instrument cluster.  
Principle  
If the driver can no longer drive the vehicle  
safely, the Emergency Stop Assistant helps to  
bring the vehicle to a safe standstill.  
The indicator light goes out automatically after  
you drive off at a speed greater than approx.  
9 mph/15 km/h.  
General information  
The Emergency Stop Assistant is triggered au-  
tomatically.  
System limits  
When the system is triggered, the vehicle is  
brought to a standstill in its own lane by use of  
lane keeping.  
General information  
Follow the system limits in the "Collision warn-  
ing systems" chapter.  
Safety information  
Functional limitations  
The system may be limited in the following  
situations:  
Warning  
The system cannot serve as a substitute for  
the driver’s personal judgment in assessing  
one's physical state. An increasing lack of  
alertness or fatigue may not be detected or  
not be detected in time. There is a risk of  
accident, injury, and property damage. Make  
sure that the driver is rested and alert. Adjust  
driving style to traffic conditions.  
If road signs or light signal systems are un-  
clear.  
If traffic signs or light signal systems are  
fully or partially concealed or soiled.  
If traffic signs or light signal systems are  
difficult to read or rotated.  
If traffic signs or light signal systems are  
too small or too large.  
If the traffic signs do not correspond to the  
standard.  
Functional requirements  
The Emergency Stop Assistant is activated  
via iDrive.  
With intersections with flashing light signal  
systems.  
The system is activated from a speed of  
approx. 43 mph/70 km/h.  
In the case of navigation data that is inva-  
lid, outdated or not available.  
The Driver Attention Camera detects driver  
activity.  
In some regions, this function may not be  
completely available or not available at all.  
Triggering the Emergency Stop  
Assistant  
If the system detects that the driver is no  
longer driving the vehicle safely or ignores  
warnings, the Emergency Stop Assistant is  
triggered automatically. The triggered system  
is displayed in the instrument cluster.  
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The Emergency Stop Assistant can also be  
triggered via voice input.  
By firmly countersteering.  
By changing the selector lever position  
when the vehicle was already at a stand-  
still.  
Additional information:  
BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, refer to  
page 55.  
At standstill  
As soon as the vehicle is stationary, the sys-  
tem will carry out the following settings:  
An immediate emergency call can be triggered  
on the control display.  
The following is performed automatically when  
the Emergency Stop Assistant is triggered:  
The vehicle is secured against rolling away.  
The interior lights are switched on.  
A display is shown on the instrument clus-  
ter.  
The central locking system is unlocked.  
The system takes over vehicle handling un-  
til the vehicle comes to a standstill.  
Display in the instrument cluster  
The hazard warning system is switched on.  
Icon  
Status  
An emergency call is triggered when sta-  
tionary, depending on vehicle equipment.  
Emergency Stop Assistant is trig-  
gered.  
Activating/deactivating Emergency  
Stop Assistant  
System limits  
The system cannot replace the roadworthy  
driving performance of a driver.  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Driving settings"  
4. "Driver Assistance"  
5. "Safety and warnings"  
6. "Emergency stop"  
7. Select the desired setting.  
The Emergency Stop Assistant may be re-  
stricted in the following situations:  
When the Driver Attention Camera is cov-  
ered by the steering wheel.  
With sunglasses with high protection from  
infrared light.  
Canceling Emergency Stop  
Assistant  
The driver can cancel the Emergency Stop As-  
sistant by actively taking control of driving the  
vehicle throughout the entire process.  
Cross Traffic Warning with  
Braking  
Principle  
The system is stopped by the following ac-  
tions, for example:  
At blind driveway exits or when driving out of  
perpendicular parking spaces, road users ap-  
proaching from the side are detected sooner  
by the cross traffic warning than is possible  
from the driver's seat.  
By firmly pressing the accelerator pedal.  
By stopping the system on the control dis-  
play.  
By operating the turn signal.  
By turning off the hazard warning system.  
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Radar sensors, side, rear.  
General information  
Depending on the equipment: radar sen-  
sors, side, front.  
Activating/deactivating Cross Traffic  
Warning  
The system must be activated on the control  
display for the Cross Traffic Warning and brake  
intervention to switch on automatically.  
1.  
Apps menu  
The area behind the vehicle is monitored by  
sensors.  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Driving settings"  
4. "Driver Assistance"  
5. "Parking"  
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the area  
around the vehicle in front of the vehicle is  
monitored as well.  
The system indicates approaching road users.  
6. Depending on the equipment, select the  
following setting:  
If there is a collision risk when reversing, the  
system will provide assistance by performing  
an automatic brake intervention.  
"Rear warning"  
"Front and rear warning"  
"Brake intervention at rear"  
Follow the information in the "Parking assis-  
tance systems" chapter.  
Turning on the cross traffic warning  
automatically  
Safety information  
The system must be activated on the control  
display. The system turns on automatically as  
soon as Park Distance Control or a camera  
view activates and you engage a gear position.  
Warning  
The system cannot serve as a substitute for  
the driver’s personal judgment in assessing  
the traffic situation. Based on the limits of  
the system, it cannot independently react to  
all traffic situations. There is a risk of acci-  
dent, injury, and property damage. Adjust  
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch the  
surrounding traffic situation closely, be ready  
to take over steering and braking at any time,  
and actively intervene where appropriate.  
If reverse gear is engaged, the rear system is  
switched on.  
Depending on the equipment, the front system  
is turned on when a gear position is engaged.  
Depending on the national-market version, the  
system is automatically active when the vehi-  
cle is started.  
Turning off the cross traffic warning  
automatically  
The system is automatically turned off in the  
following situations:  
Sensors  
The system is controlled by the following sen-  
sors:  
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When the speed exceeds walking speed.  
Display in the Park Distance Control view  
When a certain distance covered is ex-  
ceeded.  
Warning function  
General information  
The control display shows the corresponding  
view, an acoustic signal may sound as neces-  
sary, and the warning light in the exterior mir-  
ror flashes.  
In the Park Distance Control view, the respec-  
tive boundary area flashes red if vehicles are  
detected by the sensors.  
In case of a brake intervention, a message is  
displayed on the control display and close after  
a brief period of time.  
Display in camera image  
Visual warning  
Warning light in exterior mirror  
Depending on the direction of travel, the view  
to the front or back is displayed in the camera  
image.  
The warning light in the exterior mirror flashes  
if the rear sensors detect other vehicles when  
the vehicle is reversing.  
The respective boundary area, arrow 1, in the  
camera image flashes red if vehicles are de-  
tected by the sensors.  
Yellow lines, arrow 2, mark the bumper of your  
own vehicle.  
Acoustic warning  
In addition to the visual warning, a signal tone  
sounds if your own vehicle moves into the re-  
spective direction.  
Depending on the national-market version, the  
signal tone will already sound when the gear  
position is engaged.  
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The function makes it possible to document  
the accident or theft of the vehicle with the  
corresponding recording type set.  
System limits  
System limits of the sensors  
Additional information:  
Manual storage of the recording.  
This function is used to document traffic sit-  
uations with the configured recording type.  
Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 36.  
The assistance systems' cameras are used to  
record, e.g., Panorama View.  
Functional limitations  
The function can be limited, for instance in the  
following situations:  
Additionally, the following parameters are  
stored for the trip:  
In tight curves.  
Date.  
Crossing objects are moving at a very slow  
or a very fast speed.  
Time.  
Vehicle speed.  
Other objects that hide cross traffic are in  
the capture range of the sensors.  
Global Positioning System coordinates.  
Data protection  
BMW Drive Recorder  
The permissibility of recording and using video  
recordings is contingent upon the statutory  
regulations of the country in which the system  
is to be used. The user is responsible for the  
use of the system and compliance with respec-  
tive applicable regulations.  
Principle  
The BMW Drive Recorder stores brief video  
recordings of the vehicle surroundings, e.g., to  
document surrounding traffic.  
The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends  
confirming there are no statutory or regulatory  
constraints on use of the system in your state  
or country prior to the initial use. In addition,  
the laws with respect to use of the system  
should be verified in regular intervals, espe-  
cially when borders are frequently crossed.  
Vehicle features and options  
This system may not be available in the  
owned vehicle, e.g. due to the selected op-  
tional equipment, the national-market version  
or the option for later enabling and software  
updates. This also applies to individual func-  
tions of the system.  
Other drivers of the vehicle must be informed  
about the system. In addition, information  
about the system is required when handing off  
the vehicle.  
For information on whether a function is cur-  
rently available in the vehicle or when the func-  
tion can be installed in the vehicle, contact an  
authorized service center or another qualified  
service center or repair shop.  
Functional requirements  
Standby state or drive-ready state is  
switched on.  
Additional information:  
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.  
BMW Drive Recorder is activated.  
Privacy Policy was accepted.  
Recording type was selected.  
Recording time was selected.  
General information  
Video recordings can be saved in different  
ways:  
Automatic storage of the recording.  
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Theft notification:  
If the vehicle accelerates rapidly, an automatic  
recording may be taken.  
The theft notification was activated in the  
Data Protection menu or in the Drive Re-  
corder menu.  
Manual recording  
Data transfer is activated.  
Using the button  
My BMW App is installed on the mobile de-  
vice.  
My BMW App is linked with the Connected-  
Drive account.  
Privacy Policy was accepted.  
Activating/deactivating the BMW  
Drive Recorder  
The BMW Drive Recorder must be activated  
before the first use of the recording function.  
Press and hold this button.  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "All apps"  
Via iDrive  
3. "Drive Recorder"  
4. Accept Privacy Policy.  
5. "Settings"  
Start the recording:  
1.  
Apps menu  
6. "Allow recording"  
7. Select the desired setting.  
2. "All apps"  
3. "Drive Recorder"  
4. "Recording"  
Recording functions  
5. "Start recording"  
Stop the recording: "Stop recording".  
Automatic recording  
The recording is automatically stored when the  
vehicle sensors detect an accident or theft.  
The system saves recordings up to 30 sec-  
onds before and after storage is triggered.  
In case of accident:  
Recording playback and  
administration  
Stored video recordings can be played back,  
exported and deleted.  
The system saves recordings up to 30 sec-  
onds before and after storage is triggered.  
In case of theft:  
Depending on the selected recording dura-  
tion, the system saves the recording after it  
has been triggered.  
For your own safety, the video recording is  
only displayed on the control display up to ap-  
prox. 2 mph/3 km/h. In some national-market  
versions, the video recording is only displayed  
When the alarm system is triggered, a mes-  
sage is sent to the My BMW App.  
After saving the recording, the reduced  
quality video can be downloaded to a mo-  
bile device.  
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if the parking brake is engaged or if the selec-  
tor lever is in the P position.  
To transfer recordings to a mobile device:  
Depending on vehicle equipment, a mobile  
device is connected to the vehicle via Wi-Fi  
and Bluetooth audio, or a USB storage de-  
vice is connected.  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "All apps"  
3. "Drive Recorder"  
4. "Recordings"  
My BMW App is installed on the mobile de-  
vice.  
5. Select desired recording.  
6. If necessary, select camera.  
My BMW App is linked with the Connected-  
Drive account.  
The My BMW App is permitted to access  
your photo library.  
Settings  
Recording type  
Recording  
1.  
Apps menu  
The recording can be started and stopped  
manually.  
2. "All apps"  
Start the recording:  
3. "Drive Recorder"  
4. "Settings"  
1.  
Apps menu  
5. Select the desired setting.  
2. "All apps"  
3. "Drive Recorder"  
4. "Recording"  
Recording time  
1.  
Apps menu  
5. "Start recording"  
Stop the recording: "Stop recording".  
2. "All apps"  
3. "Drive Recorder"  
4. "Settings"  
Cameras  
5. Select the desired setting.  
Different cameras can be selected.  
1.  
Apps menu  
Recording on a mobile device  
2. "All apps"  
3. "Drive Recorder"  
4. "Settings"  
Principle  
Depending on the equipment version, video  
recordings can be stored directly on a mobile  
device such as a smartphone or USB storage.  
5. "Cam. selection"  
6. Select desired camera.  
General information  
Depending on national-market version: The  
storable video length depends on the mobile  
device's available storage space.  
System limits  
In the event of serious accidents, it may not  
be possible to store recordings if the damage  
on the vehicle is too great or the power supply  
was interrupted.  
Functional requirements  
If you repeatedly overwrite a USB drive, it may  
not be possible to export recordings correctly.  
Privacy Policy was accepted.  
BMW Drive Recorder is activated.  
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The preferred file system for USB storage is  
NTFS. Other file systems may have limitations.  
Safety information  
In case of theft, the recording is only stored au-  
tomatically when the anti-theft warning system  
has been triggered.  
Warning  
The system cannot serve as a substitute for  
the driver’s personal judgment. Due to the  
system limits, critical situations might not be  
detected reliably or in time. There is a risk  
of accident. Adjust driving style to traffic con-  
ditions. Watch surrounding traffic closely and  
actively intervene where appropriate  
If the internet connection is weak or cannot be  
established, theft alerts and video downloads  
may be restricted or not available.  
The quality of the Wi-Fi connection affects  
whether recordings can be saved on your  
smartphone. This function may be restricted or  
not available if the connection is weak.  
Function  
Depending on the equipment and require-  
ments, the following individual functions are  
active in accident-critical driving situations:  
Active Protection  
Principle  
Automatic closing of the windows.  
Active Protection prepares occupants and the  
vehicle for a possible accident in critical driving  
or collision situations.  
The windows remain open with a small  
gap.  
Automatic closing of the glass sunroof.  
The sun protection is also closed.  
Automatic closing of glass sunroof.  
General information  
Depending on vehicle equipment and national-  
market version, Active Protection consists of  
various PreCrash functions.  
Automatic positioning of the backrest for  
the front passenger seat.  
Systems can be returned to the desired set-  
tings following a critical driving situation with-  
out accident.  
The system is used to detect certain critical  
driving situations that might lead to an acci-  
dent. This includes the following critical driving  
situations:  
Emergency braking.  
Severe understeering.  
Severe oversteering.  
PostCrash iBrake  
Principle  
Certain functions of several systems can,  
within the system limits, lead to Active Protec-  
tion triggering:  
In certain accident situations, the PostCrash  
iBrake can automatically bring the vehicle to a  
standstill without intervention by the driver.  
Forward Collision Mitigation: automatic  
brake intervention.  
General information  
The PostCrash iBrake can reduce the risk of a  
further collision and its consequences.  
Forward Collision Mitigation: brake booster.  
Rear-end collision preparation: detection of  
impending rear-end collisions.  
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accident, injury, and property damage. Make  
sure that the driver is rested and alert. Adjust  
driving style to traffic conditions.  
At standstill  
After coming to a halt, the brake is released  
automatically.  
Harder vehicle deceleration  
In certain situations, it may be necessary to  
bring the vehicle to a stop more quickly than  
automatic braking with PostCrash iBrake.  
Break recommendation  
Function  
Once a drive is started, this function is trained  
to the driver, enabling it to detect when the  
driver is less alert or is fatigued.  
To do this, quickly apply extra force to the  
brake. The brake pressure will then be higher  
than the brake pressure generated by auto-  
matic braking. Automatic braking with Post-  
Crash iBrake is canceled.  
This procedure takes, for example, the follow-  
ing criteria into account:  
Personal driving style, for instance steering  
behavior.  
Abort automatic braking  
It may be necessary to cancel PostCrash  
iBrake automatic braking in certain situations,  
e.g., when making an evasive maneuver.  
Driving conditions, for instance time, length  
of trip.  
Depending on the equipment: attention  
of the driver through the Driver Attention  
Camera.  
Abort automatic braking:  
By depressing the brake pedal for slightly  
longer.  
This function activates at speeds greater than  
approx. 43 mph/70 km/h and can also display  
a break recommendation.  
By pressing the accelerator pedal for  
slightly longer.  
Setting break recommendation  
The break recommendation can be switched  
on, off and adjusted via iDrive.  
Fatigue alert  
1.  
Apps menu  
Principle  
2. "Vehicle"  
The Fatigue Alert break recommendation fea-  
ture can detect when the driver is fatigued  
or less alert during long, monotonous trips,  
for instance on highways. This function recom-  
mends taking a break.  
3. "Driving settings"  
4. "Driver Assistance"  
5. "Safety and warnings"  
6. "Fatigue Alert"  
7. Select the desired setting.  
Safety information  
Despite this function being off, some driver as-  
sistance systems may issue break recommen-  
dations.  
Warning  
The system cannot serve as a substitute for  
the driver’s personal judgment in assessing  
one's physical state. An increasing lack of  
alertness or fatigue may not be detected or  
not be detected in time. There is a risk of  
Display  
If the driver becomes less alert or fatigued,  
a message is displayed in the control display  
with the recommendation to take a break.  
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During the display, various settings can be se-  
lected.  
The steering wheel and driver’s seat height  
must be adjusted so that the entire instrument  
cluster is visible. This enables the Driver Atten-  
tion Camera to record the driver’s entire face.  
The system is reset approx. 45 minutes after  
parking the vehicle. A break recommendation  
can only be displayed again after this time has  
elapsed.  
Overview  
System limits  
The Fatigue Alert system may be limited. If  
the system is limited, either no warning may  
be issued or an unwarranted warning may be  
issued.  
The break recommendation function may be  
limited in the following situations:  
If the time is set incorrectly.  
Depending on vehicle equipment, the instru-  
ment cluster may have some infrared light  
sources. Depending on the light conditions,  
these light sources can be visible when the  
vehicle is in standby mode.  
At a predominantly driven speed below ap-  
prox. 43 mph/70 km/h.  
With a sporty driving style such as during  
rapid acceleration or when cornering fast.  
In active driving situations such as when  
changing lanes frequently.  
System limits  
The Driver Attention Camera may not be fully  
operational in the following situations:  
When the road condition is poor.  
In the event of strong side winds.  
When the Driver Attention Camera is cov-  
ered by the steering wheel.  
Driver Attention Camera  
With sunglasses with high protection from  
infrared light.  
Principle  
A camera in the instrument cluster monitors  
the driver’s activity and, depending on the  
equipment, the driver’s viewing direction.  
General information  
The assistance systems help drivers by ana-  
lyzing whether they are paying attention, e.g.,  
by evaluating their head position and eyes.  
Functional requirements  
For full operability, make sure that the field of  
view of the Driver Attention Camera is not ob-  
structed.  
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Driving stability control systems  
Vehicle features and options Brake assistant  
This chapter describes model-specific equip-  
ment, systems, and functions that are currently  
available, or may become available in the fu-  
ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.  
The brake assistant automatically applies  
maximum braking assistance when the brake  
pedal is depressed quickly. This reduces the  
braking distance to a minimum for full braking.  
Additional information:  
To make full use of braking assistance, do not  
reduce the pressure on the brake pedal during  
full braking.  
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.  
Antilock Braking System  
Dynamic Stability Control  
Principle  
Principle  
The Antilock Braking System prevents locking  
of the wheels during the braking process.  
Dynamic Stability Control helps keep the vehi-  
cle on a steady course in critical driving situa-  
tions. The drive power is reduced depending  
on the situation, and wheels can be braked  
individually.  
You remain able to steer your vehicle even dur-  
ing full braking, which increases active driving  
safety.  
General information  
The Antilock Braking System is ready after  
each time drive-ready state is turned on.  
General information  
The system detects the following unstable  
driving conditions, for instance:  
Skidding, which can lead to oversteering.  
Malfunction  
Loss of adhesion of the front wheels, which  
can lead to understeering.  
The warning light on the instrument  
cluster illuminates.  
A Check Control message is displayed.  
Safety information  
Warning  
The Antilock Braking System is not availa-  
ble.  
The system cannot serve as a substitute for  
the driver’s personal judgment in assessing  
the traffic situation. Based on the limits of  
the system, it cannot independently react to  
all traffic situations. There is a risk of acci-  
dent, injury, and property damage. Adjust  
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch the  
surrounding traffic situation closely, be ready  
Steerability is limited during full braking.  
Have the vehicle checked immediately by an  
authorized service center or another qualified  
service center or repair shop.  
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to take over steering and braking at any time,  
and actively intervene where appropriate.  
Dynamic Stability Control is automatically acti-  
vated when changing to another drive mode.  
"SPORT": when you switch to this drive mode,  
the last setting is automatically reactivated.  
Warning  
Displays in the instrument cluster  
When driving with a roof load, e.g., roof bars,  
the vehicle's center of gravity is higher. This  
increases the risk of the vehicle tipping in  
critical driving situations. There is a risk of  
accident, injury, and property damage. Drive  
with roof load only with activated Dynamic  
Stability Control.  
View when Dynamic Stability  
Control is deactivated.  
Indicator light illuminates: Dynamic  
Stability Control is deactivated.  
Overview  
Warning light flashes: Dynamic Stabil-  
ity Control is regulating the driving and  
brake power. The vehicle is stabilized.  
Reduce speed and modify your driving style to  
the driving circumstances.  
Warning light illuminates: Dynamic Sta-  
bility Control has failed or is initializing.  
Driving stabilization is restricted or has  
failed.  
If the warning light illuminates continuously,  
have the vehicle checked immediately by an  
authorized service center or another qualified  
service center or repair shop.  
My Modes  
Activating/deactivating Dynamic  
Stability Control  
If Dynamic Stability Control is deactivated, driv-  
ing stability is restricted when accelerating and  
cornering.  
Setting for increased driving  
dynamics  
To support driving stability, reactivate Dynamic  
Stability Control as soon as possible.  
Principle  
For a more dynamic driving experience, you  
can configure the vehicle for increased driving  
dynamics via My Modes.  
1.  
Press the button.  
2. "Switch mode"  
3. "SPORT"  
General information  
The Dynamic Stability Control and thereby the  
driving stability are limited during acceleration  
and when cornering.  
4. "Settings"  
5. "Driving dynamics"  
6. "DSC OFF"  
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If the suspension control system fails.  
The vehicle has a flat tire.  
Overview  
Additional information:  
Forward Collision Mitigation with brake inter-  
vention, refer to page 181.  
Drive-off support  
Principle  
My Modes  
The moving-off support offers the best possi-  
ble traction when moving off in certain situa-  
tions on difficult ground such as on snow or  
sand.  
Activating/deactivating increased  
driving dynamics  
General information  
The function provides maximum drive power  
with adapted driving stability in the low speed  
range.  
1.  
Press the button.  
2. "Switch mode"  
3. "SPORT"  
Activating/deactivating the drive-off  
support  
4. "Settings"  
5. "Driving dynamics"  
6. "SPORT PLUS"  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
Dynamic Stability Control is activated when  
changing to another drive mode.  
3. "Driving settings"  
4. "Drivetrain and chassis"  
5. "Drive-off support"  
6. Select the desired setting.  
"SPORT": the last setting applied to Dynamic  
Stability Control remains saved in the mode.  
Display in the instrument cluster  
The drive-off support remains active until it is  
deactivated or the driving mode is changed.  
Indicator light illuminates: Increased  
driving dynamics activated.  
Display in the instrument cluster  
If drive-off support is activated, the in-  
dicator light illuminates on the instru-  
ment cluster.  
Automatic program change  
The increased driving dynamics will be deacti-  
vated automatically, for instance in the follow-  
ing situations:  
When the Distance Control is activated.  
In case of a brake intervention by For-  
ward Collision Mitigation. Deactivate For-  
ward Collision Mitigation as necessary.  
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the steering wheel will result in a greater  
wheel steering angle. As a result, the varia-  
ble sports steering increases steering com-  
fort by reducing the necessary steering ef-  
fort.  
BMW xDrive  
Principle  
BMW xDrive is the all-wheel-drive system of  
the vehicle. Concerted action by the BMW  
xDrive and other suspension control systems  
such as Dynamic Stability Control further opti-  
mizes traction and driving dynamics.  
The wheel angle is reduced in situations  
that require minor or rapid corrections of  
the direction of travel when driving at higher  
speeds, e.g., swerving quickly or correcting  
for crosswinds. In these cases, the variable  
sports steering increases driving stability  
when moving the steering wheel.  
General information  
BMW xDrive variably distributes the drive  
forces to the front and rear axles as required  
by the driving situation and road conditions.  
Integral Active Steering  
Servotronic  
Principle  
The Integral Active Steering increases the ma-  
neuverability of the vehicle and makes a more  
direct steering response possible. Driving sta-  
bility is also increased at high speeds.  
Principle  
Servotronic is a speed-dependent steering  
support.  
The system provides the steering force with  
more support at low speeds than at higher  
ones. This makes it easier to park, for instance,  
and makes steering firmer when driving at  
faster speeds.  
General information  
Integral Active Steering combines variable  
sport steering with active rear-wheel steering.  
The rear-wheel steering acts to increase ma-  
neuverability at low speeds by turning the rear  
wheels slightly in the opposite direction to the  
front wheels.  
Setting  
The steering force adapts to the drive mode  
to convey a firm, sporty feel or a comfortable  
steering response.  
At higher speeds, the rear wheels are turned  
in the same direction as the front wheels. For  
instance, this results in a harmonious lane  
change.  
Variable sport steering  
In critical driving situations, integral active  
steering can stabilize the vehicle by automat-  
ically steering the rear wheels, for example e.g.  
when oversteering.  
The variable sports steering facilitates direct  
and agile handling with little steering effort.  
The variable sports steering responds inde-  
pendently of the current speed, varying the  
steering gear ratio in line with the steering an-  
gle.  
Setting  
The system offers several different settings.  
With the driving modes of the My Modes, the  
system can be set to comfortable or dynamic.  
In situations that require large movements  
of the steering wheel, e.g., when maneu-  
vering or turning, even minor movements of  
Additional information:  
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CONTROLS  
My Modes, refer to page 135.  
Using snow chains  
In order to guarantee free movement of the  
wheels when operating with snow chains,  
rear-wheel steering must be turned off when  
snow chains are mounted.  
Additional information:  
Rear-wheel steering during operation with  
snow chains, refer to page 339.  
Malfunction  
The warning light on the instrument  
cluster illuminates.  
A Check Control message is displayed.  
The steering system may not be operational.  
Integral Active Steering assistance may no lon-  
ger be provided.  
Larger steering movements are required at  
low speeds.  
The response of the vehicle is more sensi-  
tive in higher speed ranges.  
Proceed cautiously and practice anticipa-  
tory driving.  
Have the vehicle checked by an authorized  
service center or another qualified service cen-  
ter or repair shop.  
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Driver assistance systems  
Vehicle features and options Speed Limit Info  
This chapter describes model-specific equip-  
ment, systems, and functions that are currently  
Speed Limit Info  
available, or may become available in the fu-  
ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.  
Principle  
Speed Limit Info shows the currently valid  
speed limit in the instrument cluster and, if  
necessary, the Head-up display.  
Additional information:  
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.  
General information  
The camera in the area of the interior mirror  
detects traffic signs at the edge of the road as  
well as overhead sign posts.  
Speed warning  
Principle  
The speed warning can be used to set a speed  
limit. A warning will be issued when this speed  
limit is exceeded.  
Traffic signs with extra icons are considered  
and compared with the vehicle's onboard data.  
The traffic sign will then be either displayed  
or ignored depending on the situation in the  
instrument cluster and the Head-up display.  
General information  
The system may also show speed limits that  
apply to routes that are not signposted if the  
navigation system has current map data.  
Another speed warning is given when the set  
speed limit is exceeded again after it has drop-  
ped by 3 mph/5 km/h.  
For Speed Limit Info to function correctly, cur-  
rent map data for the country in which the ve-  
hicle is operated must be downloaded.  
Settings  
The Speed Limit Warning can be activated or  
deactivated. In addition, the speed limit for the  
warning can be configured.  
For information on the current map version  
and map updates, see Map update in the Nav-  
igation system chapter.  
1.  
Apps menu  
Without map data, the system is subject to  
certain technical limitations. Traffic signs with  
speed limitations are detected and displayed  
only. Speed limits due to entering towns/cities,  
highway signs, etc., are not displayed. Speed  
limits with extra traffic signs are always dis-  
played.  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Driving settings"  
4. "Driver Assistance"  
5. "Safety and warnings"  
6. "Speed warning"  
7. Select the desired setting.  
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Additional information:  
Settings  
Owner's Manual for Navigation, Entertain-  
ment, and Communication, refer to page 6.  
Individual settings can be configured for Speed  
Limit Info, e.g., warnings issued if the speed is  
exceeded or the permissible maximum speed  
changes.  
Safety information  
1.  
Apps menu  
Warning  
2. "Vehicle"  
The system cannot serve as a substitute for  
the driver’s personal judgment in assessing  
the traffic situation. Based on the limits of  
the system, it cannot independently react to  
all traffic situations. There is a risk of acci-  
dent, injury, and property damage. Adjust  
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch the  
surrounding traffic situation closely, be ready  
to take over steering and braking at any time,  
and actively intervene where appropriate.  
3. "Driving settings"  
4. "Driver Assistance"  
5. "Driving"  
6. "Speed Limit Assistant"  
7. Select the desired setting.  
System limits  
System limits of the sensors  
Additional information:  
Sensors  
Camera, refer to page 36.  
The system is controlled by a camera behind  
the windshield.  
Functional limitations  
The system function may be limited and may  
provide incorrect information in the following  
situations:  
Display  
Speed Limit Info  
Traffic signs are fully or partially concealed  
by objects, stickers, or paint.  
Icon  
Description  
Traffic signs do not comply with the stand-  
ard.  
Current speed limit.  
In areas that are not included in the naviga-  
tion system map data.  
Depending on the national-  
market version, it is possible  
to switch between the units of  
measurement.  
If navigation system map data is invalid,  
outdated, or unavailable.  
When roads deviate from the navigation  
such as due to changes in road layout.  
No data on current speed limit  
available.  
When driving very close to the vehicle in  
front of you.  
Warning signals  
When passing buses or trucks with traffic  
signs applied to them.  
Depending on the settings, an acoustic signal  
sounds if the detected speed limit is exceeded  
or the speed limit changes. The display also  
flashes if the detected speed limit is exceeded.  
In case of electronic traffic signs.  
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When traffic signs that are valid for a paral-  
lel road are detected.  
to take over steering and braking at any time,  
and actively intervene where appropriate.  
In the presence of country-specific road  
signs or road layouts.  
Overview  
Buttons on the steering wheel  
Button Function  
Speed control systems  
Principle  
The speed control systems provide support  
when driving.  
Turn last active speed control sys-  
tem on/off.  
Interrupt and continue speed control  
systems.  
General information  
Depending on the equipment, the speed con-  
trol systems include the following individual  
systems.  
Select the desired speed control  
system.  
Store current speed.  
Cruise control, refer to page 223.  
Speed Limit Assistant: accept sug-  
gested speed manually.  
Distance Control, refer to page 225.  
Assisted Driving Mode, refer to page 232.  
Set speed.  
Assisted Driving Mode Plus, refer to  
page 240.  
Depending on the equipment and national-  
market version, the individual systems are en-  
hanced with additional functions.  
Turning on/selecting speed control  
systems  
Some functions can be operated via voice con-  
trol.  
1.  
Turn on: press the button.  
Additional information:  
BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, refer to  
page 55.  
2.  
Select: when the system is active,  
press the button repeatedly until the de-  
sired speed control system is displayed in  
the toolbar in the instrument cluster.  
Safety information  
Warning  
The system cannot serve as a substitute for  
the driver’s personal judgment in assessing  
the traffic situation. Based on the limits of  
the system, it cannot independently react to  
all traffic situations. There is a risk of acci-  
dent, injury, and property damage. Adjust  
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch the  
surrounding traffic situation closely, be ready  
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Continuing speed control systems  
Icon  
Speed control system  
Press the button.  
Cruise control.  
Distance control.  
Turning off speed control systems  
automatically  
The speed control systems turn off automati-  
cally when the drive-ready state is turned off.  
Assisted Driving Mode: Cruise Control  
with Distance Control, Steering Assis-  
tance with lane keeping.  
Turning off speed control systems  
manually  
The activated system is shown in green.  
The system is shown in white when the sys-  
tem can be activated.  
Press and hold this button.  
The speed control systems are turned  
off and the displays extinguish.  
The system is grayed out if the system has  
failed or if the functional requirements are not  
met.  
Adjusting speed values  
Interrupting speed control systems  
automatically  
Depending on the system, speed control  
systems are interrupted automatically, for in-  
stance in the following situations:  
Repeatedly press the rocker button on  
the steering wheel up or down until the  
desired value is set.  
Each time the rocker button is pressed  
to the resistance point, the set speed in-  
creases or decreases by 1 mph/1 km/h.  
When moving from selector lever position D  
to P, N, or R.  
Each time the rocker button is pressed past  
the resistance point, the set speed changes  
by a maximum of 5 mph/10 km/h.  
While Dynamic Stability Control regulates  
driving stability.  
While Dynamic Stability Control is disabled.  
Display in the instrument cluster  
"SPORT PLUS": the settings for increased  
driving dynamics are activated.  
Marking on speedometer  
When performing a manual braking proc-  
ess.  
A mark for the set speed ap-  
pears on the speedometer.  
Interrupting speed control systems  
manually  
Green marking: system is ac-  
tive.  
Gray marking: system is in-  
terrupted.  
Press the button.  
No marking: system is switched off.  
Press button to select another  
speed control system.  
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to take over steering and braking at any time,  
and actively intervene where appropriate.  
Notifications  
In addition to the respective indicator lights,  
notifications are displayed for some functions.  
The scope of notifications can be set.  
Warning  
1.  
Apps menu  
The use of the system can lead to an in-  
creased risk of accidents in the following sit-  
uations, for instance:  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Driving settings"  
4. "Driver Assistance"  
5. "Driving"  
On winding roads.  
With high traffic volume.  
On slippery roads, in fog, snow, or wet  
conditions, or on a loose road surface.  
6. "Notifications"  
7. Select the desired setting.  
There is a risk of accident, injury, and prop-  
erty damage. Only use the system if driving  
at constant speed is possible.  
Cruise Control  
Principle  
Warning  
With the Cruise Control, a set speed can be ad-  
justed using the buttons on the steering wheel.  
The system maintains the set speed. The sys-  
tem accelerates and brakes automatically as  
needed.  
The set speed can be incorrectly adjusted or  
called up by mistake. There is a risk of acci-  
dent, injury, and property damage. Adjust the  
set speed to the traffic conditions. Watch sur-  
rounding traffic closely and actively intervene  
where appropriate  
General information  
The system can be activated starting at  
20 mph/30 km/h.  
Overview  
Depending on the vehicle setting, the Cruise  
Control settings can change under certain  
conditions. For instance, the acceleration can  
change depending on the driving mode.  
Buttons on the steering wheel  
Button Function  
Turn last active speed control sys-  
tem on/off.  
Safety information  
Interrupt and continue speed control  
systems.  
Warning  
The system cannot serve as a substitute for  
the driver’s personal judgment in assessing  
the traffic situation. Based on the limits of  
the system, it cannot independently react to  
all traffic situations. There is a risk of acci-  
dent, injury, and property damage. Adjust  
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch the  
surrounding traffic situation closely, be ready  
Select the desired speed control  
system.  
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Adjusting the speed  
Button Function  
Store current speed.  
Store/maintain speed  
Speed Limit Assistant: accept sug-  
gested speed manually.  
Press the rocker button up or down  
once while the system is stopped.  
Set speed.  
When the system is switched on, the current  
speed is maintained and stored as the set  
speed.  
Turning on the Cruise Control  
In vehicles with distance control: change the  
mode of the Cruise Control to Cruise Control  
without distance control.  
The saved speed is shown on the speedome-  
ter.  
When the Speed Limit Assistant is not active,  
the current speed can also be stored by press-  
ing a button:  
Additional information:  
Distance Control, refer to page 225.  
Press the button.  
In vehicles without distance control: turn on the  
Cruise Control with the buttons on the steering  
wheel.  
Changing the speed  
Repeatedly press the rocker button up  
or down until the desired speed is set.  
1.  
If necessary, press the button.  
If active, the displayed speed is stored  
and the vehicle reaches the stored speed  
when the road is clear.  
2.  
If necessary, press the button re-  
peatedly until the Cruise Control is selected.  
The maximum speed that can be set depends  
on the vehicle.  
Cruise control is active. The current speed is  
maintained and stored as desired speed.  
Press rocker button to resistance point and  
hold: The vehicle accelerates or decelerates  
without the accelerator pedal being pressed.  
The indicator lights on the instrument cluster  
illuminate and the mark on the speedometer is  
set to the current speed.  
After the rocker button is released, the vehicle  
maintains the final speed achieved. Pressing  
the switch beyond the resistance point causes  
the vehicle to accelerate more rapidly.  
The driving mode changes or Dynamic Sta-  
bility Control activates when cruise control is  
switched on.  
Turning the speed control system  
off/interrupting  
The speed control system can be turned off or  
canceled automatically or manually.  
Additional information:  
Speed control systems, refer to page 221.  
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Continuing cruise control  
Displays in the instrument cluster  
At the stored speed  
Marking on speedometer  
Green marking: system is ac-  
tive, the marking indicates  
the desired speed.  
Warning  
The set speed can be incorrectly adjusted or  
called up by mistake. There is a risk of acci-  
dent, injury, and property damage. Adjust the  
set speed to the traffic conditions. Watch sur-  
rounding traffic closely and actively intervene  
where appropriate  
Gray marking: system is in-  
terrupted, the marking indi-  
cates the stored speed.  
No marking: system is switched off.  
Indicator light  
An interrupted cruise control can be continued  
by calling up the stored speed. The difference  
between the current speed and the stored  
speed should be as little as possible.  
Indicator light green: system is active.  
Press the button with the system inter-  
rupted.  
Displays in the Head-up display  
Depending on the equipment, some system  
information can also be displayed in the Head-  
up display.  
Cruise control is continued with the stored val-  
ues.  
In the following cases, the stored speed value  
is deleted and cannot be called up again:  
System limits  
The set speed is also maintained downhill. The  
speed may not be maintained on uphill grades  
if the drive power is insufficient.  
When the system is switched off.  
When drive-ready state is switched off.  
Depending on the driving mode, the vehicle  
may exceed or drop below the set desired  
speed in some situations; for instance, on  
downhill or uphill grades.  
At the current speed  
Press the rocker button up or down to  
continue cruise control at the current  
speed.  
Do not use Cruise Control when towing.  
Speed Limit Assistant: at the  
suggested speed  
Distance control  
When a speed is suggested, press the  
button to accept the Cruise Control at  
the suggested speed.  
Principle  
With the distance control, a distance to a vehi-  
cle driving ahead can be adjusted in addition to  
the Cruise Control.  
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In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured  
against rolling away, follow the following:  
General information  
The system maintains the set speed on clear  
roads. The vehicle accelerates or brakes auto-  
matically.  
Set the parking brake.  
Automatic transmission: Make sure that  
selector lever position P is engaged.  
If a vehicle is driving ahead of you, the system  
adjusts the speed of the vehicle so that the set  
distance to the vehicle ahead is maintained.  
The speed is adjusted as far as the given sit-  
uation allows.  
On uphill grades or on downhill slopes,  
turn the front wheels in the direction of  
the curb.  
On uphill grades or on downhill slopes,  
also secure the vehicle, for instance with  
a wheel chock.  
The distance can be adjusted at several levels.  
For safety reasons, it depends on the respec-  
tive speed.  
If the vehicle ahead of you brakes to a stand-  
still and then drives off again within a brief pe-  
riod, the system is able to detect this within the  
given system limits.  
Warning  
The set speed can be incorrectly adjusted or  
called up by mistake. There is a risk of acci-  
dent, injury, and property damage. Adjust the  
set speed to the traffic conditions. Watch sur-  
rounding traffic closely and actively intervene  
where appropriate  
Otherwise, drive off independently such as by  
stepping on the accelerator pedal or by press-  
ing the button for the speed setting on the  
steering wheel.  
Safety information  
Warning  
Risk of accident is greater when there is a  
high speed differential to other vehicles, for  
instance in the following situations:  
Warning  
The system cannot serve as a substitute for  
the driver’s personal judgment in assessing  
the traffic situation. Based on the limits of  
the system, it cannot independently react to  
all traffic situations. There is a risk of acci-  
dent, injury, and property damage. Adjust  
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch the  
surrounding traffic situation closely, be ready  
to take over steering and braking at any time,  
and actively intervene where appropriate.  
When approaching a slowly moving ve-  
hicle at speed.  
Vehicle suddenly swerving into own  
lane.  
When approaching stationary vehicles at  
speed.  
There is a risk of injury or danger to life.  
Watch surrounding traffic closely and actively  
intervene where appropriate  
Warning  
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and  
possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident,  
injury, and property damage. Before leaving  
the vehicle, secure the vehicle against rolling  
away.  
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Overview  
Turning on Cruise Control with  
Distance Control  
Buttons on the steering wheel  
Button Function  
1.  
If necessary, press the button.  
Turn last active speed control sys-  
tem on/off.  
2.  
If necessary, press the button re-  
peatedly until distance control is selected.  
Interrupt and continue speed control  
systems.  
Cruise Control with Distance Control is active.  
The current speed is maintained and stored as  
desired speed.  
Select the desired speed control  
system.  
The selected distance to a vehicle driving  
ahead is maintained.  
Store current speed.  
The indicator lights on the instrument cluster  
illuminate and the mark on the speedometer is  
set to the current speed.  
Speed Limit Assistant: accept sug-  
gested speed manually.  
Set speed.  
The driving mode changes or Dynamic Stabil-  
ity Control activates when Distance Control is  
switched on.  
Sensors  
Adjusting the speed  
The speed can be set using the rocker button  
on the steering wheel.  
The system is controlled by the following sen-  
sors:  
Camera behind the windshield.  
Front radar sensor.  
Additional information:  
Cruise control, refer to page 223.  
Additional information:  
Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 36.  
Interrupting Cruise Control with  
Distance Control automatically  
The system is stopped automatically in the fol-  
lowing situations, for example:  
Application range  
The system is best used on well-maintained  
roads.  
When performing a manual braking proc-  
ess.  
The maximum speed that can be set is limited  
and depends, for example, on the vehicle and  
the vehicle equipment.  
Selector lever position D is disengaged.  
While Dynamic Stability Control is disabled.  
The system can also be activated when sta-  
tionary.  
"SPORT PLUS": the settings for increased  
driving dynamics are activated.  
Do not use Cruise Control and Distance Control  
when towing.  
While Dynamic Stability Control regulates  
driving stability.  
Driver's seat belt and driver's door are  
opened.  
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The system has not detected objects for  
an extended period, for instance on a  
road with very little traffic without curb or  
shoulder markings.  
The mark on the speedometer  
illuminates gray.  
The detection range of the radar is im-  
paired, for instance by contamination or  
heavy precipitation.  
The indicator light illuminates green.  
After a longer stationary period when the  
vehicle has been braked to a stop by the  
system.  
Cruise control can be continued as follows:  
Pressing the accelerator pedal.  
Turning the speed control system  
off/interrupting  
The speed control system can be turned off or  
canceled automatically or manually.  
Press the rocker button on the left  
side of the steering wheel.  
Press the button on the left side of  
the steering wheel.  
Additional information:  
Speed control systems, refer to page 221.  
Distance  
Continuing cruise control while  
driving  
Safety information  
Warning  
Warning  
The set speed can be incorrectly adjusted or  
called up by mistake. There is a risk of acci-  
dent, injury, and property damage. Adjust the  
set speed to the traffic conditions. Watch sur-  
rounding traffic closely and actively intervene  
where appropriate  
The system cannot serve as a substitute for  
the driver’s personal judgment. Due to the  
system limits, deceleration can be late. There  
is a risk of accidents and risk of property  
damage. Be aware of the surrounding traffic  
situation at all times. Adjust the distance to  
the traffic and weather conditions and main-  
tain the prescribed safety distance, possibly  
by braking.  
An interrupted cruise control can be continued  
by calling up the stored speed. The difference  
between the current speed and the stored  
speed should be as little as possible.  
Adjusting the distance  
Additional information:  
1.  
Apps menu  
Cruise control, refer to page 223.  
2. "Vehicle"  
Continuing cruise control while  
vehicle is stationary  
In certain situations, this system requires the  
driver to confirm their intention to drive off.  
3. "Driving settings"  
4. "Driver Assistance"  
5. "Driving"  
6. "Distance control"  
The displays show the following:  
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7. "Distance"  
6. "Distance control"  
7. "Switch to Cruise Control"  
8. Select the desired setting.  
The setting is reset when the vehicle is parked.  
Displays in the instrument cluster  
General information  
Automatic adaptation of the distance  
Depending on the equipment and national-  
market version: the system can be set so that  
the distance to the vehicle in front is automati-  
cally adjusted within the set distance. The sys-  
tem analyzes the traffic situation and ambient  
conditions, e.g., poor visibility.  
Depending on the equipment version, the dis-  
plays in the instrument cluster may vary.  
1.  
Apps menu  
Marking on speedometer  
2. "Vehicle"  
Green marking: system is ac-  
tive, the marking indicates  
the desired speed.  
3. "Driving settings"  
4. "Driver Assistance"  
5. "Driving"  
Gray marking: system is in-  
terrupted, the marking indi-  
cates the stored speed.  
6. "Distance control"  
7. "Situational distance control"  
No marking: system is switched off.  
Changing between Cruise Control  
with/without Distance Control  
Indicator lights and warning lights  
Icon  
Description  
Safety information  
White indicator light:  
No Distance Control because acceler-  
ator pedal is being pressed.  
Warning  
The system does not react to traffic driv-  
ing ahead of you, but instead maintains the  
stored speed. There is a risk of accident,  
injury, and property damage. Adjust the set  
speed to the traffic conditions and brake as  
needed.  
Indicator light illuminates green:  
Vehicle has been detected ahead of  
you.  
The vehicle icon goes out if no vehicle  
has been detected ahead of you.  
Indicator light flashes green:  
Changing over the Cruise Control mode  
Preceding vehicle has driven off.  
Turning Cruise Control without distance control  
on or off:  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Driving settings"  
4. "Driver Assistance"  
5. "Driving"  
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Distance too short.  
Icon  
Description  
Speed greater than approx.  
40 mph/70 km/h.  
Indicator light flashes gray:  
Conditions are not adequate for the  
system to work.  
System limits  
The system was deactivated but ap-  
plies the brakes until you actively  
resume control by pressing on the  
brake pedal or accelerator pedal.  
System limits of the sensors  
Additional information:  
Cameras, refer to page 36.  
Warning light flashes red and acous-  
tic signal sounds:  
Radar sensors, refer to page 37.  
Brake and make an evasive maneu-  
ver, if necessary.  
Detection range  
Assisted View  
Depending on the equipment and national-  
market version, information for the system is  
displayed in the Assisted View in the central  
display area of the instrument cluster.  
Additional information:  
Assisted View, refer to page 159.  
Sensors detect the traffic situation in their de-  
tection range.  
Displays in the Head-up display  
The detection capability of the system and the  
automatic braking performance are limited.  
Set speed  
For instance, two-wheeled vehicles may not be  
detected.  
Depending on the equipment, some system  
information can also be displayed in the Head-  
up display.  
Deceleration  
The system does not decelerate in the follow-  
ing situations:  
Distance information  
The icon is displayed when the dis-  
tance from the vehicle traveling ahead  
is too short.  
For pedestrians or similarly slow-moving  
road users.  
The distance information is active in the fol-  
lowing situations:  
For cross traffic.  
For oncoming traffic.  
Cruise Control with Distance Control  
switched off.  
Display in the Head-up display selected.  
Head-up display, refer to page 145.  
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Merging vehicles  
When you approach a curve the system may  
briefly report vehicles in the next lane due  
to the bend of the curve. If the system decel-  
erates you may compensate for it by briefly  
accelerating. After releasing the accelerator  
pedal the system is reactivated and controls  
speed independently.  
If a vehicle driving ahead of you suddenly  
merges into your lane, the system may not be  
able to automatically restore the selected dis-  
tance. It may not be possible to restore the se-  
lected distance in certain situations, including if  
you are driving significantly faster than vehicles  
driving ahead of you, for instance when rapidly  
approaching a truck. When a vehicle driving  
ahead of you is reliably detected, the system  
requests that the driver intervene by braking  
and making an evasive maneuver, if needed.  
Driving off  
In some situations, the vehicle cannot drive off  
automatically; for example:  
On steep uphill grades.  
In front of bumps in the road.  
Cornering  
In these cases, step on the accelerator pedal.  
Weather  
The following restrictions can occur under un-  
favorable weather or light conditions:  
Poorer vehicle detection.  
Short-term interruptions for vehicles that  
are already recognized.  
Drive attentively, and react to the current sur-  
rounding traffic situation. If necessary, inter-  
vene actively, for instance by braking, steering  
or making an evasive maneuver.  
When the set speed is too high for a curve,  
the speed is reduced slightly. Because curves  
may not be anticipated in advance, drive into a  
curve at an appropriate speed.  
Drive power  
The set speed is also maintained downhill. The  
speed may not be maintained on uphill grades  
if the drive power is insufficient.  
The system has a limited detection range. Sit-  
uations can arise in tight curves where a vehi-  
cle driving ahead will not be detected or will be  
detected very late.  
Depending on the driving mode, the vehicle  
may exceed or drop below the set desired  
speed in some situations; for instance, on  
downhill or uphill grades.  
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Cruise control, refer to page 223.  
Distance Control, refer to page 225.  
Assisted Driving Mode  
Principle  
Overview  
Assisted Driving Mode enhances Distance  
Control with Steering Assistance and lane  
keeping. The system assists the driver in keep-  
ing the vehicle within the lane. For this pur-  
pose, the system executes supporting steering  
movements, for instance when cornering.  
Buttons on the steering wheel  
Button Function  
Turn last active speed control sys-  
tem on/off.  
General information  
Depending on the speed, the system orients  
itself according to the lane boundaries or vehi-  
cles in front.  
Interrupt and continue speed control  
systems.  
Select the desired speed control  
system.  
Sensors in the steering wheel detect whether  
the steering wheel is being touched.  
Store current speed.  
If a lane boundary is crossed, the system is-  
sues a warning by vibrating the steering wheel.  
The steering wheel vibration intensity can be  
adjusted.  
Speed Limit Assistant: accept sug-  
gested speed manually.  
Set speed.  
Depending on the vehicle equipment and  
national-market version, the Driver Attention  
Camera in the instrument cluster monitors the  
driver's attention.  
Sensors  
The system is controlled by the following sen-  
sors:  
Safety information  
Camera behind the windshield.  
Front radar sensor.  
Warning  
Depending on the equipment:  
Radar sensors, side, front.  
Depending on the equipment:  
Radar sensors, side, rear.  
Sensors in steering wheel.  
The system cannot serve as a substitute for  
the driver’s personal judgment in assessing  
the traffic situation. Based on the limits of  
the system, it cannot independently react to  
all traffic situations. There is a risk of acci-  
dent, injury, and property damage. Adjust  
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch the  
surrounding traffic situation closely, be ready  
to take over steering and braking at any time,  
and actively intervene where appropriate.  
Depending on the vehicle equipment and  
national-market version: Driver Attention  
Camera  
Additional information:  
Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 36.  
Driver Attention Camera, refer to page 213.  
The Cruise Control and Distance Control alerts  
also apply.  
Additional information:  
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Functional requirements  
Stopping Assisted Driving Mode  
automatically  
The system interrupts the supporting steering  
movements automatically, for example in the  
following situations:  
Depending on the equipment: speed below  
130 mph/210 km/h or 110 mph/180 km/h.  
Sufficient lane width.  
Hands on the steering wheel rim.  
Sufficiently wide curve radius.  
Drive in the center of the lane.  
Depending on the equipment: at a  
speed above 130 mph/210 km/h or  
110 mph/180 km/h.  
The sensor system calibration process is  
complete.  
After releasing the steering wheel.  
With strong steering intervention.  
When leaving own lane.  
Distance control is active.  
Seat belt on the driver's side fastened.  
Forward Collision Mitigation is active.  
Depending on the equipment:  
Side-collision warning is active.  
When the turn signal is switched on or, de-  
pending on the vehicle equipment, when  
the driver turns the steering wheel while the  
turn signal is switched on.  
When the lane is too narrow.  
Switching on Assisted Driving Mode  
If a lane boundary is not detected and there  
is no vehicle driving in front.  
The Cruise Control with Distance Control is  
interrupted.  
1.  
If necessary, press the button.  
The seat belt on the driver's side is unfas-  
tened.  
2.  
If necessary, press the button re-  
peatedly until Assisted Driving Mode is se-  
lected.  
Indicator light illuminates gray.  
The system is on standby and does not  
manipulate steering movements.  
Indicator light illuminates gray.  
The system is on standby and does not  
manipulate steering movements.  
System activates automatically as soon as all  
function conditions are fulfilled.  
System activates automatically as soon as all  
function conditions are fulfilled.  
Displays in the instrument cluster  
The indicator light illuminates green.  
Icon  
Description  
The system is active and helps to keep  
the vehicle in the lane.  
Indicator light illuminates gray:  
The system is ready.  
When the system is switched on, the Forward  
Collision Mitigation and, depending on the  
equipment, the side-collision warning are ac-  
tive.  
Indicator light illuminates green:  
The system is activated.  
The system supports the driver in  
keeping the vehicle within the lane.  
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Description  
displayed in the Assisted View in the central  
Icon  
display area of the instrument cluster.  
Warning light flashes yellow and  
steering wheel vibrates:  
Additional information:  
Assisted View, refer to page 159.  
A lane boundary has been crossed.  
Warning light illuminates yellow and  
acoustic signal sounds:  
Displays on the steering wheel  
System interruption is imminent.  
Warning light flashes red and acous-  
tic signal sounds:  
The system is switched off or will be  
interrupted very soon.  
Warning light illuminates yellow:  
Hands are not grasping the steering  
wheel. The system is still active.  
Similar to the instrument cluster views, the two  
LEDs above the keypads illuminate.  
Grab the steering wheel with your  
hands.  
The steering wheel displays can be turned on/  
off.  
Warning light illuminates red, acous-  
tic signal sounds:  
1.  
Apps menu  
The hands are not on the steering  
wheel or, depending on the vehicle  
equipment and national-market ver-  
sion, the driver's line of sight is not di-  
rected at the surrounding traffic. Sys-  
tem interruption is imminent.  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Driving settings"  
4. "Driver Assistance"  
5. "Feedback via steering wheel"  
6. "Light elements"  
The system reduces the speed to a  
standstill if applicable.  
7. Select the desired setting.  
It is possible that the system will  
not execute any supporting steering  
movements.  
Displays in the Head-up display  
Depending on the equipment, the system in-  
formation can also be displayed in the Head-  
up display.  
Immediately grasp the steering wheel  
with your hands and pay attention to  
the surrounding traffic.  
Setting the intensity of the steering  
wheel vibration  
Depending on the vehicle equipment and na-  
tional-market version, a Check Control mes-  
sage is displayed if the Driver Attention Cam-  
era detects that the driver is inattentive.  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Driving settings"  
4. "Driver Assistance"  
5. "Feedback via steering wheel"  
Depending on the equipment and national-  
market version, information for the system is  
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6. "Vibration intensity"  
Weather  
7. Select the desired setting.  
The following restrictions can occur under un-  
favorable weather or light conditions:  
This setting is applied to all collision warning  
systems.  
Poorer recognition of vehicles and lane  
boundaries.  
System limits  
Short-term interruptions in case of already  
detected vehicles and lane boundaries.  
General information  
The system cannot be activated or meaning-  
fully used in certain situations.  
Drive attentively, and react to the current sur-  
rounding traffic situation. If necessary, inter-  
vene actively, for instance by braking, steering  
or making an evasive maneuver.  
Safety information  
Lane Change Assistant  
Warning  
Because of system limitations, this system  
may either not respond, or respond too late,  
incorrectly, or without cause. There is a risk  
of accident, injury, and property damage. Ac-  
tively intervene as warranted. Refer to the in-  
formation in this Owner’s Manual regarding  
the scope of the system’s operation and limi-  
tations.  
Principle  
The Lane Change Assistant helps when  
changing lanes on multi-lane roads.  
Lane changes can be triggered by operating  
the turn signal lever.  
General information  
The system uses the Assisted Driving Mode  
sensors.  
The Cruise Control and Distance Control alerts  
also apply.  
Additional information:  
Safety information  
Cruise control, refer to page 223.  
Distance Control, refer to page 225.  
Warning  
The system cannot serve as a substitute for  
the driver’s personal judgment in assessing  
the traffic situation. Based on the limits of  
the system, it cannot independently react to  
all traffic situations. There is a risk of acci-  
dent, injury, and property damage. Adjust  
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch the  
surrounding traffic situation closely, be ready  
to take over steering and braking at any time,  
and actively intervene where appropriate.  
System limits of the sensors  
Additional information:  
Cameras, refer to page 36.  
Radar sensors, refer to page 37.  
Driver Attention Camera, refer to page 213.  
Hands on the steering wheel  
The sensors cannot detect hand-steering  
wheel contact in the following situations:  
Federal, state, or local laws may differ, and  
the use of this function may be prohibited or  
limited. Before use, check federal, state, and  
local laws.  
Driving with gloves.  
Protective covers on the steering wheel.  
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The Assisted Driving Mode alerts also apply.  
Additional information:  
After a short time, Lane Change Assistant ini-  
tiates a lane change.  
After the lane change, the system helps keep  
the vehicle in the new lane.  
Assisted Driving Mode, refer to page 232.  
Functional requirements  
Canceling a lane change  
The lane change can be canceled by steering  
movement into the opposite direction or by op-  
erating the turn signal in the opposite direction.  
The functional requirements for Assisted  
Driving Mode have been met.  
Assisted Driving Mode, refer to page 232.  
Driving on a road without pedestrians or cy-  
clists and with physical barriers to oncom-  
ing traffic such as crash barriers.  
Displays in the instrument cluster  
A vehicle has been detected at a sufficient  
distance behind your own vehicle since be-  
ginning the drive.  
Icon  
Description  
Steering wheel icon and lane change  
arrow icon are green:  
Crossable lane boundaries are detected.  
The system performs a lane change  
in the arrow direction.  
Maximum speed approx.  
110 mph/180 km/h.  
Steering wheel icon is green and line  
for lane marking on respective side is  
gray:  
The minimum speed is country-specific.  
Turning on/turning off Lane Change  
Assistant  
1.  
The system detected the lane change  
request. Lane change not currently  
possible.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Driving settings"  
4. "Driver Assistance"  
5. "Driving"  
Depending on the equipment and national-  
market version, information for the system is  
displayed in the Assisted View in the central  
display area of the instrument cluster.  
6. "Assisted Driving"  
7. "Lane Change Assistant"  
Additional information:  
Assisted View, refer to page 159.  
Changing lanes  
1. Ensure that the traffic situation permits  
changing lanes.  
System limits  
The limits of the Assisted Driving Mode system  
apply.  
2. Start the lane change.  
To initiate the lane change, press the  
turn signal lever in the desired direction  
to the resistance point.  
Depending on the vehicle equipment,  
the turn signal lever can also be pressed  
beyond the resistance point.  
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Additional information:  
Assisted Driving Mode, refer to page 232.  
all traffic situations. There is a risk of acci-  
dent, injury, and property damage. Adjust  
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch the  
surrounding traffic situation closely, be ready  
to take over steering and braking at any time,  
and actively intervene where appropriate.  
Automatic Lane Change  
Assistant  
Federal, state, or local laws may differ, and  
the use of this function may be prohibited or  
limited. Before use, check federal, state, and  
local laws.  
Principle  
The Automatic Lane Change Assistant pro-  
vides assistance when changing lanes and  
passing on multi-lane roads.  
In addition, the information on Assisted Driving  
Mode and Assisted Driving Mode Plus applies.  
Depending on the speed and traffic situation,  
the Lane Change Assistant can perform an au-  
tomatic lane change.  
Additional information:  
Assisted Driving Mode, refer to page 232.  
If the Automatic Lane Change Assistant de-  
tects an opportunity to change lanes, a lane  
change recommendation is displayed on the  
instrument cluster.  
Assisted Driving Mode Plus, refer to  
page 240.  
Functional requirements  
There is an opportunity to change lanes if, for  
example, there is a sufficiently large gap in the  
adjacent lane when a preceding vehicle in the  
same lane is moving slowly.  
The functional requirements for Assisted  
Driving Mode or Assisted Driving Mode  
Plus have been met.  
Assisted Driving Mode, refer to page 232.  
After the driver checks the adjacent lane, the  
turn signal switches on automatically and the  
speed is adjusted as necessary. The Auto-  
matic Lane Change Assistant then changes  
lane into the adjacent lane.  
Assisted Driving Mode Plus, refer to  
page 240.  
Assisted Driving Mode or Assisted Driving  
Mode Plus is activated.  
Driving on a highway-like road without pe-  
destrians or cyclists and with physical barri-  
ers to oncoming traffic, e.g., guard rails.  
The system does not change lanes if it detects  
that the driver has not looked to check or if the  
traffic situation changes.  
The Driver Attention Camera detects the  
driver’s line of sight.  
General information  
The system uses the Assisted Driving Mode  
sensors.  
This system detects the traffic situation  
clearly.  
The traffic situation in the adjacent lane  
permits a lane change.  
Safety information  
No lane change was performed immedi-  
ately before the current situation.  
Warning  
Crossable lane boundaries are detected.  
The system cannot serve as a substitute for  
the driver’s personal judgment in assessing  
the traffic situation. Based on the limits of  
the system, it cannot independently react to  
Maximum speed approx.  
110 mph/180 km/h.  
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The minimum speed is country-specific.  
Displays in the instrument cluster  
Depending on vehicle equipment and na-  
tional-market version: Route guidance is  
activated on the navigation system. The  
function is not available when using nav-  
igation software via Apple CarPlay or  
Android Auto.  
Icon  
Description  
Suggestion for a possible lane  
change. A signal tone sounds.  
A green checkmark on the icon indi-  
cates that the function is active.  
Turning the Automatic Lane  
Change Assistant on/off  
Steering wheel icon and lane change  
arrow icon are green:  
1.  
Apps menu  
The system performs a lane change  
in the arrow direction.  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Driving settings"  
4. "Driver Assistance"  
5. "Driving"  
Depending on the equipment and national-  
market version, information for the system is  
displayed in the Assisted View in the central  
display area of the instrument cluster.  
6. "Assisted Driving"  
Additional information:  
7. "Active Lane Change": Lane changes can  
be done automatically depending on na-  
tional-market version.  
Assisted View, refer to page 159.  
System limits  
The limits of the Assisted Driving Mode and  
Assisted Driving Mode Plus systems and the  
Driver Attention Camera apply.  
Changing lanes  
1.  
The Automatic Lane Change Assis-  
tant suggests a lane change. A signal tone  
sounds.  
Additional information:  
Assisted Driving Mode, refer to page 232.  
2. Trigger the lane change by checking the  
adjacent lane.  
Assisted Driving Mode Plus, refer to  
page 240.  
After a short time, the Automatic Lane  
Change Assistant initiates a lane change.  
Driver Attention Camera, refer to page 213.  
Cancel the lane change manually, e.g., by  
countersteering, in critical situations.  
Lane change with active  
guidance  
If the system cannot perform a lane change,  
a corresponding message is displayed on the  
instrument cluster.  
Principle  
After the lane change, the system helps keep  
the vehicle in the new lane.  
Lane change with active guidance assists the  
driver when lane changes are necessary to  
reach a destination. A notice is also displayed  
on the instrument cluster. A slight jolt can also  
be felt on the steering wheel, depending on  
national-market version and settings.  
Canceling a lane change  
The lane change can be canceled by steering  
movement into the opposite direction or by op-  
erating the turn signal in the opposite direction.  
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The function must be available in the coun-  
try in which the vehicle is driven.  
General information  
The system uses the Assisted Driving Mode  
sensors.  
The Driver Attention Camera in the instru-  
ment cluster detects that the driver is pay-  
ing attention to the surrounding traffic.  
Safety information  
Switching lane change on/off with  
active destination guidance  
Warning  
The system cannot serve as a substitute for  
the driver’s personal judgment in assessing  
the traffic situation. Based on the limits of  
the system, it cannot independently react to  
all traffic situations. There is a risk of acci-  
dent, injury, and property damage. Adjust  
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch the  
surrounding traffic situation closely, be ready  
to take over steering and braking at any time,  
and actively intervene where appropriate.  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Driving settings"  
4. "Driver Assistance"  
5. "Driving"  
6. "Route and intersection assistant"  
7. "Lane Guiding with Navigation"  
Switching the steering wheel jerk  
on/off  
You can switch the steering wheel jerk assis-  
tance on/off.  
The Cruise Control, Distance Control, and As-  
sisted Driving alerts also apply.  
Additional information:  
Cruise control, refer to page 223.  
1.  
Apps menu  
Distance Control, refer to page 225.  
Assisted Driving Mode, refer to page 232.  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Driving settings"  
4. "Driver Assistance"  
5. "Driving"  
Functional requirements  
Cruise Control and Distance Control are ac-  
tivated.  
6. "Route and intersection assistant"  
7. "Steering wheel impulse"  
Driving on a highway or highway-like road.  
A situation-dependent minimum speed has  
been reached.  
Changing lanes  
If lane changes are necessary to reach a nav-  
igation destination, a corresponding notice is  
displayed on the instrument cluster. In addi-  
tion, a slight jerk can be felt on the steering  
wheel.  
The system detects a sufficiently large gap  
in traffic in the adjacent lane.  
A crossable lane boundary on the side of  
the desired lane change is detected.  
Destination guidance is active on the navi-  
gation system.  
To change lanes, follow the instructions on the  
instrument cluster.  
The function is not available when using  
navigation software via Apple CarPlay or  
Android Auto.  
1.  
The system detects a suitable gap  
in the flow of traffic in the adjacent lane. A  
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green checkmark is displayed on the lane  
change icon on the instrument cluster. The  
system prepares for the lane change.  
System limits  
The limits of the Cruise Control, Distance Con-  
trol, and Assisted Driving Mode systems and  
Driver Attention Camera apply.  
2. When a suitable gap is detected, the speed  
is adapted so that the vehicle remains level  
with the opening.  
Additional information:  
Cruise control, refer to page 223.  
3. A Check Control message indicates a lane  
change suggestion.  
Distance Control, refer to page 225.  
Assisted Driving Mode, refer to page 232.  
Driver Attention Camera, refer to page 213.  
4. When the traffic situation permits a lane  
change, the driver can steer the vehicle into  
the next lane.  
For vehicles equipped with Lane Change  
Assistant: the Lane Change Assistant can  
be started, e.g., by operating the turn signal  
after the Check Control message appears.  
Assisted Driving Mode Plus  
Principle  
For vehicles equipped with Automatic Lane  
Change Assistant: Once the Check Control  
message appears, a lane change can be  
started by checking the adjacent lane.  
Assisted Driving Mode Plus provides assis-  
tance with guiding the vehicle on select high-  
ways.  
The system increases driving comfort in suita-  
ble driving situations.  
5. If necessary, the system automatically  
starts additional lane changes.  
Sensors in the steering wheel detect whether  
the steering wheel is being touched.  
Display in the instrument cluster  
Different versions of this function are available  
depending on vehicle equipment and national-  
market version.  
Icon  
Function  
Indicates a necessary lane change.  
The icon varies depending on the  
traffic situation.  
Version for speeds up to approx.  
40 mph/60 km/h, e.g., traffic jam.  
Version for speeds up to approx.  
85 mph/135 km/h.  
A green checkmark on the icon indi-  
cates that the function is active.  
A red cross on the icon indicates that  
the system cannot assist with the  
lane change.  
General information  
For versions up to 85 mph/135 km/h, the fol-  
lowing applies:  
Assisted Driving Mode Plus will be active at the  
time of vehicle delivery and will only be avail-  
able for a limited period. Information about  
the duration of availability for Assisted Driving  
Mode Plus will be available prior to and at  
the time of vehicle sale. Assisted Driving Mode  
Plus may be terminated earlier due to techni-  
cal or legal requirements. Further information  
about the availability of Assisted Driving Mode  
Depending on vehicle equipment and national-  
market version, the traffic situation is displayed  
in Assisted View on the instrument cluster.  
Additional information:  
Assisted View, refer to page 159.  
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service center.  
Camera behind the windshield.  
Front radar sensor.  
Side radar sensors, front.  
Side radar sensors, rear.  
Safety information  
The sensors in the steering wheel.  
Driver Attention Camera.  
Warning  
The system cannot serve as a substitute for  
the driver’s personal judgment in assessing  
the traffic situation. Based on the limits of  
the system, it cannot independently react to  
all traffic situations. There is a risk of acci-  
dent, injury, and property damage. Adjust  
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch the  
surrounding traffic situation closely, be ready  
to take over steering and braking at any time,  
and actively intervene where appropriate.  
The version up to 85 mph/135 km/h addition-  
ally uses the following sensors:  
Front camera.  
Exterior mirror cameras.  
Rearview camera.  
Additional information:  
Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 36.  
Functional requirements  
The following functional requirements apply to  
Assisted Driving Mode Plus:  
Warning  
Assisted Driving Mode Plus must be avail-  
able in the country in which the vehicle is  
driven.  
This system is only intended for use on  
roads with structural separation from oncom-  
ing traffic, e.g., highways. Because of the  
system limits, the system can also remain ac-  
tive on roads without structural separations  
and may not react as expected. There is  
a risk of accident, injury, and property dam-  
age. Deactivate the system if it is enabled on  
roads without structural separations.  
The functional requirements for Assisted  
Driving Mode have been met.  
Assisted Driving Mode is active and the  
LED displays on the steering wheel are  
switched on.  
Assisted Driving Mode, refer to page 232.  
Federal, state, or local laws may differ, and  
the use of this function may be prohibited or  
limited. Before use, check federal, state, and  
local laws.  
Driving on a highway-like road without pe-  
destrians or cyclists and with physical barri-  
ers to oncoming traffic, e.g., guard rails.  
Lane boundaries are detected.  
Sufficient lane width.  
The Assisted Driving Mode alerts also apply.  
Additional information:  
Sufficiently wide curve radius.  
Assisted Driving Mode, refer to page 232.  
The navigation system must clearly identify  
the road and vehicle position.  
Overview  
This function must be available on the road  
on which the vehicle is driving.  
Sensors  
The system is controlled by the following sen-  
sors:  
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Antennas located in the roof must not be  
covered, e.g., by roof loads or snow.  
Two green LED lights are illuminated on the  
steering wheel.  
The Driver Attention Camera in the instru-  
ment cluster detects that the driver is pay-  
ing attention to the surrounding traffic.  
The system begins to assist the driver with  
vehicle control.  
When the system is switched on, the following  
functions are enabled:  
For the version up to 40 mph/60 km/h, the fol-  
lowing additional functional requirements ap-  
ply:  
Forward Collision Mitigation.  
Side collision mitigation.  
A vehicle has been detected ahead of you.  
Speed below approx. 40 mph/60 km/h.  
For the version up to 85 mph/135 km/h:  
Some speed control systems, e.g., adjust-  
ing speed to course of road.  
For the version up to 85 mph/135 km/h, the  
following additional functional requirements  
apply:  
Displays in the instrument cluster  
Assisted Driving Mode Plus is enabled in  
the vehicle.  
Icon  
Description  
The navigation data must be up to date.  
Indicator light green: system is active.  
Vehicle speed is less than approx.  
85 mph/135 km/h.  
Indicator light is white: System can be  
used.  
The systems in the vehicle, e.g., the At-  
tention Assistant and the Driver Attention  
Camera recognize that the driver is rested.  
Depending on the equipment and national-  
market version, information for the system is  
displayed in the Assisted View in the central  
display area of the instrument cluster.  
Switching Assisted Driving Mode  
Plus on/off  
1.  
Apps menu  
Additional information:  
2. "Vehicle"  
Assisted View, refer to page 159.  
3. "Driving settings"  
4. "Driver Assistance"  
5. "Driving"  
Displays on the steering wheel  
6. "Assisted Driving"  
7. "Assisted Driving Plus"  
Assisted Driving Mode Plus is automatically  
offered when Assisted Driving Mode is active  
and all functional requirements for Assisted  
Driving Mode Plus have been met.  
To activate this function, remove your hands  
from the steering wheel. Remain ready to steer  
and brake at all times.  
The two LEDs above the keypads illuminate  
depending on the situation.  
The indicator light in the instrument  
cluster is shown in green.  
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Green: the system is active.  
Speed Limit Assistant  
Yellow: system will be interrupted.  
Grab the steering wheel with your hands.  
Red: system will be deactivated.  
Principle  
Speed Limit Assistant supports driving at the  
speed limit. A suggested speed can be ap-  
plied.  
Grab the steering wheel immediately with  
your hands.  
Additional information:  
General information  
Assisted Driving Mode, refer to page 232.  
When the systems in the vehicle, e.g., Speed  
Limit Info, detect a change of the speed limit,  
this new speed value can be applied for the  
following systems:  
Displays in the Head-up display  
Depending on the equipment, the system in-  
formation can also be displayed in the Head-  
up display.  
Cruise control.  
Distance control.  
Assisted Driving Mode.  
Assisted Driving Mode Plus.  
Navigation system displays  
For the version up to 85 mph/135 km/h, roads  
on which Assisted Driving Mode Plus supports  
vehicle control can be displayed on the naviga-  
tion system.  
The speed value is suggested as the new de-  
sired speed to be applied. To apply the speed  
value, the corresponding system must be acti-  
vated.  
1.  
Navigation menu  
Depending on the equipment, destination sys-  
tem and national-market version, the value  
can be applied automatically.  
2. "Suggestions"  
3. "Availability"  
System limits  
The system limits of the following systems ap-  
ply:  
Safety information  
Warning  
Assisted Driving Mode.  
Driver Attention Camera.  
The system cannot serve as a substitute for  
the driver’s personal judgment in assessing  
the traffic situation. Based on the limits of  
the system, it cannot independently react to  
all traffic situations. There is a risk of acci-  
dent, injury, and property damage. Adjust  
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch the  
surrounding traffic situation closely, be ready  
to take over steering and braking at any time,  
and actively intervene where appropriate.  
For version up to 85 mph/135 km/h: Fati-  
gue Alert  
Sensors of the vehicle.  
Additional information:  
Assisted Driving Mode, refer to page 232.  
Driver Attention Camera, refer to page 213.  
Fatigue alert, refer to page 212.  
Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 36.  
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Warning  
"Show current limit": current speed lim-  
its are displayed without being applied  
in the instrument cluster.  
The set speed can be incorrectly adjusted or  
called up by mistake. There is a risk of acci-  
dent, injury, and property damage. Adjust the  
set speed to the traffic conditions. Watch sur-  
rounding traffic closely and actively intervene  
where appropriate  
"Off": depending on the national-market  
version, Speed Limit Info and Speed  
Limit Assistant will be turned off.  
If necessary, other anticipatory comfort  
functions will be turned off.  
Additional information:  
Speed Limit Info, refer to page 219.  
Overview  
Displays in the instrument cluster  
A message is displayed in the instrument clus-  
ter when the system and a speed control sys-  
tem are activated.  
Buttons on the steering wheel  
Button Function  
Accept suggested speed manually.  
Icon  
Function  
Detected change of a speed limit with  
immediate effect.  
Set speed, refer to page 221.  
Depending on the national-market  
version, it is possible to switch be-  
tween the units of measurement.  
Turning Speed Limit Assistant  
on/off  
Indicator light illuminates green: the  
detected speed limit can be applied  
with the SET button.  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
After it has been applied, a green  
checkmark is displayed.  
3. "Driving settings"  
4. "Driver Assistance"  
5. "Driving"  
Automatic adoption  
6. "Speed Limit Assistant"  
7. "Speed limits"  
"Adjust automatically": Distance Control auto-  
matically adopts any detected speed limits  
when driving on roads with barriers separating  
traffic in opposing directions.  
8. Select the desired setting:  
"Adjust automatically": depending on  
the equipment, detected speed limits  
are applied automatically.  
After an automatic adoption, the button  
can be pressed to switch back to the  
last set value of the desired speed.  
"Adjust manually": detected speed limits  
can be applied manually.  
Manual adoption  
A detected speed limit can be applied man-  
ually to the active speed control system.  
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When the SET icon is displayed, press  
the button.  
Cruise Control without Distance Control: for  
system related reasons, the speed limits can-  
not be applied automatically.  
Additional information:  
Speed adjustment  
System limits of Speed Limit Info, refer to  
page 220.  
Principle  
System limits of the sensors, refer to  
page 36.  
It can be adjusted whether the speed limit is  
applied exactly or with a tolerance.  
General information  
A speed adaptation for all speed limits and an  
additional speed adaptation for speed limits up  
to 40 mph/60 km/h can be set up.  
Adapting the speed to the  
route  
Principle  
The additional speed adaptation for speed lim-  
its up to 40 mph/60 km/h can be activated or  
deactivated.  
The system can be configured so that with  
active distance control, the vehicle adapts the  
speed automatically to the route.  
Setting the speed adjustment  
For instance, the speed will be reduced in the  
following situations as necessary:  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
Before making turns.  
Before a roundabout.  
Before a curve.  
3. "Driving settings"  
4. "Driver Assistance"  
5. "Driving"  
In front of an exit ramp on highways or  
highway-like roads.  
6. "Speed Limit Assistant"  
7. Select the desired setting:  
Safety information  
"Adjust speed limits": set the tolerance  
for speed adjustments, which applies to  
all speed limits.  
Warning  
"2nd adjustment up to": activate or de-  
activate additional speed adaptation.  
The system cannot serve as a substitute for  
the driver’s personal judgment in assessing  
the traffic situation. Based on the limits of  
the system, it cannot independently react to  
all traffic situations. There is a risk of acci-  
dent, injury, and property damage. Adjust  
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch the  
surrounding traffic situation closely, be ready  
to take over steering and braking at any time,  
and actively intervene where appropriate.  
"Adjust speed limits": with activated  
additional speed adjustment, set the  
tolerance for speed limits up to  
40 mph/60 km/h.  
System limits  
Speed Limit Assistant is based on the Speed  
Limit Info system.  
Consider the system limits of Speed Limit Info.  
The Cruise Control, Distance Control, Assisted  
Driving Mode, and Speed Limit Assist alerts  
also apply.  
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Additional information:  
7. "Cornering speed"  
Cruise control, refer to page 223.  
8. Select the desired setting.  
Distance Control, refer to page 225.  
Assisted Driving Mode, refer to page 232.  
Speed Limit Assistant, refer to page 243.  
Displays in the instrument cluster  
Depending on the equipment and national-  
market version, information for the system is  
displayed in the Assisted View in the central  
display area of the instrument cluster.  
Functional requirements  
Cruise Control and distance control are acti-  
vated.  
Additional information:  
Assisted View, refer to page 159.  
Driving on a highway or highway-like road.  
With navigation system: guidance is acti-  
vated.  
System limits  
Depending on the national-market version or  
country in which the vehicle is currently being  
driven, the function may not be available.  
The use of navigation software via Apple  
CarPlay or Android Auto may lead to func-  
tional limitations, for instance deviations  
with navigation instructions.  
The system does not react or reacts to a lim-  
ited extent to the route ahead in the following  
situations:  
The function must be available in the coun-  
try in which the vehicle is driven.  
If the vehicle location cannot be clearly de-  
termined by the navigation system.  
Adapting speed automatically to  
route  
1.  
On wintry roads.  
Additionally, the limits for Cruise Control, Dis-  
tance Control, Assisted Driving, and Speed  
Limit Assist systems apply.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Driving settings"  
Additional information:  
4. "Driver Assistance"  
5. "Driving"  
Cruise control, refer to page 223.  
Distance Control, refer to page 225.  
Assisted Driving Mode, refer to page 232.  
Speed Limit Assistant, refer to page 243.  
6. "Route and intersection assistant"  
7. "Automatically adjust speed to route"  
Adjusting the cornering speed  
The cornering speed can be adjusted depend-  
ing on national-market version.  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Driving settings"  
4. "Driver Assistance"  
5. "Driving"  
6. "Route and intersection assistant"  
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Parking  
Automatic Parking Assistant, refer to  
page 263.  
Vehicle features and options  
Maneuver Assistant, refer to page 268.  
Remote Control Parking, refer to page 272.  
Back-up Assistant, refer to page 273.  
This chapter describes model-specific equip-  
ment, systems, and functions that are currently  
available, or may become available in the fu-  
ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.  
Additional information:  
Safety information  
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.  
Warning  
The system cannot serve as a substitute for  
the driver’s personal judgment in assessing  
the traffic situation. Based on the limits of  
the system, it cannot independently react to  
all traffic situations. There is a risk of acci-  
dent, injury, and property damage. Adjust  
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch the  
surrounding traffic situation closely, be ready  
to take over steering and braking at any time,  
and actively intervene where appropriate.  
Parking assistance systems  
General information  
The parking assistance systems include differ-  
ent individual systems. The individual systems  
help the driver when parking, maneuvering, or  
reversing by providing various assistance func-  
tions, sensors, and camera views.  
Additional information:  
Rearview camera, refer to page 252.  
Semi-automatic camera perspective, refer  
to page 253.  
Overview  
Automatic camera perspective, refer to  
page 253.  
Button in the vehicle  
Side view, refer to page 254.  
3D view, refer to page 254.  
Car wash view, refer to page 255.  
Panorama View, refer to page 255.  
Automatic activation of panorama view, re-  
fer to page 256.  
Door opening angle, refer to page 257.  
Remote 3D View, refer to page 257.  
Park Distance Control, refer to page 258.  
Park assistance button  
Active Park Distance Control, refer to  
page 261.  
Sensors  
Drive-off monitoring, refer to page 262.  
The parking assistance systems are controlled  
by the following sensors:  
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Ultrasonic sensors in the front/rear bump-  
ers.  
General information  
Depending on the equipment, one or more  
cameras capture the area from different se-  
lectable perspectives.  
Ultrasonic sensors, side.  
Front camera.  
Depending on the view, the vehicle's surround-  
ings or a part of it is depicted.  
Top view cameras.  
Rearview camera.  
Depending on the national-market version, ei-  
ther the automatic or the semi-automatic cam-  
era perspective is displayed.  
Additional information:  
Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 36.  
Operating concept  
Turning display on/off  
The camera-based individual systems are op-  
erated with the function bars on the control  
display. The camera views can be viewed by  
selecting the appropriate icon.  
General information  
The parking assistance systems view switches  
off automatically when driving forwards or if a  
certain distance or speed is exceeded.  
In the Parking menu, some parking assistance  
systems can be configured individually.  
With reverse gear  
Some parking assistance systems can be  
started by voice control as needed, e.g., driving  
in/out of a parking space with the Automatic  
Parking Assistant.  
When drive-ready state is switched on, the dis-  
play is automatically switched on if selector  
lever position R is engaged.  
Additional information:  
With the Park Assist key  
BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, refer to  
page 55.  
Press the button.  
Calling up Park menu  
1.  
Apps menu  
Via iDrive  
2. "Vehicle"  
1.  
Apps menu  
3. "Driving settings"  
4. "Driver Assistance"  
5. "Parking"  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Parking"  
Display in the instrument cluster  
The instrument cluster shows displays of some  
parking assistance systems such as Park Dis-  
tance Control or Automatic Parking Assistant.  
6. Select the desired settings.  
Display  
Principle  
With the Park Distance Control display and  
various camera views, the parking assistance  
systems help you park, maneuver, and reverse  
your vehicle.  
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Parking view  
1
Status of parking assistance systems  
Assisted View  
2
3
1
Toolbar, left  
Selection menu  
2
3
4
5
6
7
Camera image  
Selection window  
Display on the control display  
Automatic camera perspective  
Semi-automatic camera perspective  
Side view  
General information  
Depending on vehicle equipment and on the  
activated parking assistance system, the con-  
trol display will vary.  
Toolbar, right  
Toolbar, left  
Assistance view  
Different views and settings can be selected  
via the left toolbar depending on the equip-  
ment:  
"Parking view"  
Depending on vehicle equipment, camera  
views or the Park Distance Control view are  
displayed.  
"Assist view"  
A stylized top view of the vehicle is dis-  
played.  
1
Toolbar, left  
"Panorama view"  
The cross traffic view is displayed.  
"More"  
2
3
4
Camera image  
Vehicle top view  
Toolbar, right  
"3D view"  
A three-dimensional view of the vehicle  
is displayed.  
"Car wash view"  
Your own lane can be displayed to make  
it easier to drive into a car wash.  
"Camera cleaning"  
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Cleaning of the front camera and rear-  
view camera can be switched on as  
needed.  
Icon  
Meaning  
No search for parking assistance  
system offers.  
"Settings"  
No other parking assistance sys-  
tems available.  
Settings can be entered in the Park  
menu.  
Parking assistance systems have  
failed.  
Toolbar, right  
The Parking Assistant functions are displayed  
in the right toolbar.  
Search for parking assistance sys-  
tem offers is active.  
Status of the parking assistance systems.  
White: an available maneuver is se-  
lected but is not being performed.  
Functional requirements have not  
been met or the functions transfer  
has been completed.  
Available parking methods of the Automatic  
Parking Assistant.  
Functions of the Back-up Assistant.  
Functions of the Maneuver Assistant.  
Green: parking assistance system is  
active. Functions are controlled de-  
pending on the system activated.  
Additional information in case of malfunc-  
tions.  
Maneuver Assistant records the  
maneuver to be stored.  
Status of parking assistance  
systems  
The status of parking assistance systems is  
indicated by icons on the toolbar on the right of  
the control display, in the status area on the in-  
strument cluster, and on the Head-up display,  
depending on vehicle equipment. In addition  
to this icon, text also appears on the control  
display.  
Additional displays  
General information  
Additional displays can be shown in the cam-  
era image of the display of the parking assis-  
tance systems, e.g., parking aid lines, to make  
parking and maneuvering easier.  
The following parking assistance systems are  
displayed:  
Several additional displays can be active at the  
same time.  
Automatic Parking Assistant.  
Maneuver Assistant.  
Turning additional displays on/off  
Back-up Assistant.  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Driving settings"  
4. "Driver Assistance"  
5. "Parking"  
6. Select the desired setting.  
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Using parking aid lines  
Parking aid lines  
1. Position the vehicle so that the red turning  
circle line leads to within the limits of the  
parking space.  
Pathway lines  
2. Turn the steering wheel to the point where  
the green pathway line covers the corre-  
sponding turning circle line.  
Obstacle marking  
Pathway lines help you to estimate the space  
required when parking and maneuvering on  
level roads.  
Lane lines are displayed in front of or behind  
the vehicle depending on the gear engaged.  
The pathway lines are continuously adjusted  
to the steering movements depending on the  
steering-wheel angle.  
Obstacles are detected by the sensors.  
The obstacles detected by the Park Distance  
Control are shown by marks in the camera im-  
age.  
Turning circle lines  
Colored gradients for the obstacle markings in  
green, yellow and red indicate the distances.  
Functional limitations  
The system can be used only to a limited ex-  
tent in the following situations:  
With a door open.  
With open cargo area.  
With exterior mirrors folded in.  
Turning circle lines can only be superimposed  
on the camera image together with pathway  
lines.  
Areas with gray hatching with an icon in the  
camera image identify areas that are currently  
not shown such as an open door.  
The lines show the course of the smallest pos-  
sible turning circle on a level road.  
Only one turning circle line is displayed after  
the steering wheel is turned past a certain an-  
gle.  
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System limits  
Rearview camera  
Safety information  
Principle  
The rearview camera helps when reverse  
parking and maneuvering. The area behind the  
vehicle is shown on the control display.  
Warning  
Because of system limitations, this system  
may either not respond, or respond too late,  
incorrectly, or without cause. There is a risk  
of accident, injury, and property damage. Ac-  
tively intervene as warranted. Refer to the in-  
formation in this Owner’s Manual regarding  
the scope of the system’s operation and limi-  
tations.  
Additional views can be shown on the display,  
e.g., parking aid lines and obstacle markings.  
General information  
Follow the information in the "Parking assis-  
tance systems" chapter.  
Functional requirements  
System limits of the sensors  
Additional information:  
The cargo area is fully closed.  
The camera area is clean and clear.  
Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 36.  
Turning the rearview camera on/off  
Field of view  
Turning the camera view on  
automatically  
Because of the camera angle, the areas under  
the vehicle cannot be viewed by the cameras.  
When drive-ready state is switched on, the  
rearview camera is automatically switched on  
if selector lever position R is engaged.  
Detection of objects  
Very low obstacles as well as high, protruding  
objects such as ledges may not be detected by  
the system.  
Turning the camera view off  
automatically  
The rearview camera turns off automatically  
when driving forward or when a certain dis-  
tance or speed is exceeded.  
Objects shown on the control display may be  
closer than they appear. Do not estimate the  
distance to the objects on the control display.  
The camera's detection range can be limited  
by protruding cargo or a rear carrier.  
Turning the camera view on/off  
manually  
Malfunction  
A camera failure is displayed on the control  
display.  
1.  
Press the button.  
The malfunctioning camera's detection range  
is shown by the shaded area on the control  
display.  
2. Engage selector lever position R.  
Depending on vehicle equipment: The  
icon in the selection window is selected au-  
tomatically.  
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To exit rearview camera view, select an-  
other camera view in the selection window  
or press the button again.  
General information  
As soon as obstacles are detected, the view  
changes to a fixed display of the area in front  
of or behind the bumper, or switches to side  
Park Distance Control as necessary.  
Deactivated rearview camera  
When the rearview camera is deactivated, for  
instance when the cargo area is open, the  
camera image is displayed with gray shading.  
When reverse gear is engaged, the automatic  
camera perspective is, if necessary, exited and  
the system uses a semi-automatic camera  
perspective to the rear. If necessary, select the  
automatic camera perspective when reverse  
gear is engaged. The automatic camera per-  
spective will then be maintained for the current  
parking operation.  
Semi-automatic camera  
perspective  
Follow the information in the "Parking assis-  
tance systems" chapter.  
Principle  
Depending on the parking direction and en-  
gaged selector lever position, a fixed camera  
perspective is displayed with the areas in front  
of or behind the vehicle.  
Turning the automatic camera  
perspective on/off  
Turning the camera view on/off  
automatically  
When the parking assistance systems' display  
is turned on, automatic camera perspective is  
selected automatically.  
General information  
Follow the information in the "Parking assis-  
tance systems" chapter.  
Turning the semi-automatic camera  
perspective on/off  
The icon in the selection window is selected  
automatically.  
To exit the steering-dependent camera view,  
select another camera view in the selection  
window.  
1.  
Press the button.  
2.  
Select the icon in the selection window.  
To exit the fixed camera view, select an-  
other camera view in the selection window.  
Turning the camera view on/off  
manually  
Automatic camera  
perspective  
1.  
Press the button.  
2.  
The icon in the selection window is se-  
lected automatically.  
Principle  
To exit the steering-dependent camera  
view, select another camera view in the se-  
lection window or press the button again.  
The automatic camera perspective shows a  
steering-dependent view in the respective driv-  
ing direction.  
This perspective adapts to the respective driv-  
ing situation.  
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The side view looks from rear to front and, in  
case of danger, focuses automatically on pos-  
sible obstacles.  
Side protection  
Principle  
The side Park Distance Control is automati-  
cally displayed when the automatic camera  
perspective is turned on. The function shows  
obstacles located next to the vehicle.  
General information  
Follow the information in the "Parking assis-  
tance systems" chapter.  
Turning the side view on/off  
Display  
The selection window lets you choose the side  
view for the left or right side of the vehicle.  
1.  
Press the button.  
2.  
Select the icon for the desired vehicle  
side in the selection window.  
To exit the side view, select another cam-  
era view in the selection window.  
To protect the sides of the vehicle, obstacle  
markings are displayed on the sides of the ve-  
hicle.  
3D view  
No markings: no obstacles detected.  
Principle  
Color marks: warning against detected ob-  
stacles.  
With 3D view, a circle is displayed around the  
vehicle top view in the selection window.  
Specified perspectives can be selected on the  
circle.  
System limits  
The system only displays stationary obstacles  
that were previously detected by sensors while  
passing them.  
General information  
The current perspective is marked with a cam-  
era icon.  
The system does not detect whether an obsta-  
cle moves later on. For this reason, at stand-  
still, the marks are not shown anymore in the  
display after a certain time. The area next to  
the vehicle must be newly captured.  
Follow the information in the "Parking assis-  
tance systems" chapter.  
Turning the 3D view on/off  
Side view  
1.  
Press the button.  
"More"  
2.  
3.  
Principle  
"3D view"  
Side view shows the vehicle's side surround-  
ings, making it easier to position the vehicle at  
the curb or with other obstacles on the side.  
To exit the 3D view, select another camera  
view on the left toolbar.  
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Car wash view  
Panorama View  
Principle  
Principle  
The car wash view assists when entering a car  
wash.  
The panoramic view gives you an earlier view  
of crossing traffic at blind driveway exits and  
intersections.  
General information  
Follow the information in the "Parking assis-  
tance systems" chapter.  
General information  
Road users concealed by obstacles to the left  
and right of the vehicle can only be detected  
relatively late from the driver's seat. To pro-  
vide greater visibility, the front camera and, de-  
pending on vehicle equipment, rearview cam-  
era cover the side of the vehicle.  
Turning the car wash view on/off  
1.  
Press the button.  
"More"  
2.  
3.  
Depending on vehicle equipment, this func-  
tion can turn on automatically when activation  
points are saved.  
"Car wash view"  
To exit the car wash view, select a different  
camera view in the left toolbar.  
The camera image shows different levels of  
distortion in some areas and is thus not suita-  
ble for distance estimations.  
Display  
Depending on vehicle equipment, the function  
can be used when driving forward or in re-  
verse.  
Follow the information in the "Parking assis-  
tance systems" chapter.  
Sensors  
The system is controlled by the following cam-  
eras:  
Your own lane is displayed for easier driving  
into a car wash.  
Rearview camera.  
Depending on the equipment: front camera.  
This view can be used to position the vehicle  
correctly within the washing system guide rails.  
Turning the panoramic view on/off  
In a car wash, the vehicle must be able to roll  
freely forward.  
1.  
Press the button.  
"Panorama view"  
Additional information:  
2.  
Rolling or pushing the vehicle, refer to  
page 131.  
To exit panorama view, select another  
camera view on the left toolbar.  
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The reversing camera and front camera  
must be installed.  
Display  
The direction of travel, selector lever posi-  
tion, and vehicle angle must correspond to  
a stored activation point.  
Storing activation points  
1. Drive your vehicle to the location where you  
want the system to turn on, then stop.  
Yellow lines on the screen display identify the  
bumpers of your own vehicle.  
2.  
3.  
Press the button.  
"Panorama view"  
When reverse gear is engaged, the reversing  
camera view is displayed. Depending on ve-  
hicle equipment, the front camera view is dis-  
played when forward gear is engaged.  
4. "Activation point"  
The current position is displayed.  
5. "Save activation point"  
Activation points are saved with the following  
information, for example:  
Automatic activation of  
panorama view  
With the city/town.  
With the city/town and the street.  
With the GPS coordinates.  
Principle  
You can rename the location and street infor-  
mation created automatically.  
Positions at which panorama view should  
switch on automatically can be saved as acti-  
vation points.  
Using activation points  
The use of activation points can be switched  
on and off.  
General information  
Up to ten activation points can be stored.  
1.  
Apps menu  
The activation points can be used when driv-  
ing forward and, depending on national-mar-  
ket version, when reversing.  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Driving settings"  
4. "Driver Assistance"  
5. "Parking"  
Follow instructions in the Parking assistance  
systems chapter.  
6. "GPS-based"  
Functional requirements  
A GPS signal must be received.  
Depending on national-market version: A  
BMW ID or driver profile must be activated.  
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Editing activation points  
You can rename or delete specific activation  
points or all of them.  
System limits  
The system does not provide a warning of ap-  
proaching road users.  
The vehicle's surroundings are distorted in the  
display for technical reasons.  
1.  
Press the button.  
"Panorama view"  
Even if the door opening angle indicator on the  
control display does not overlap with any other  
objects, it is necessary to park carefully next to  
other objects.  
2.  
3. "Manage points"  
A list of all saved activation points is dis-  
played.  
Because of the perspective, higher, protruding  
objects may be closer than they appear on the  
control display.  
4. Select the desired setting.  
Door opening angle  
Remote 3D View  
Principle  
Principle  
Depending on vehicle equipment, the door  
opening angle display is shown automatically  
when stationary.  
The My BMW App and camera views in park-  
ing view such as automatic camera perspec-  
tive enable you to display the vehicle’s sur-  
roundings on a mobile device.  
This display helps estimate how far the doors  
can be opened when parking.  
The function displays a snapshot of the situa-  
tion.  
If obstacle marking is activated, the parking  
view indicates fixed obstacles that obstruct the  
opening angles of the doors.  
General information  
For reasons of data protection, the function  
can only be used three times within two hours.  
General information  
Follow the information in the "Parking assis-  
tance systems" chapter.  
Follow the information in the "Parking assis-  
tance systems" chapter.  
Display  
Sensors  
The system is controlled by the following cam-  
eras:  
Front camera.  
Top view cameras.  
Rearview camera.  
Functional requirements  
Data transfer must be activated.  
The maximum opening angle of the doors is  
displayed in selector lever position P.  
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Data protection, refer to page 69.  
Park Distance Control  
The My BMW App must be installed on the  
mobile end device.  
Principle  
ConnectedDrive countries: a BMW ID with  
an existing ConnectedDrive account must  
be activated.  
Park Distance Control assists with parking.  
Acoustic and visual warnings signal obstacles  
in front of or behind the vehicle.  
BMW ID/driver profiles, refer to page 70.  
Obstacles that are detected by the side ultra-  
sonic sensors can also be reported.  
Activating/deactivating Remote 3D  
View  
The function can be activated or deactivated  
individually or together with other functions.  
General information  
The range of the system, depending on obsta-  
cles and environmental conditions, is approx.  
6 ft/2 m.  
1.  
Apps menu  
An acoustic warning sounds in case of an im-  
pending collision at a distance to the object of  
approx. 27 in/70 cm.  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "System settings"  
4. "Data privacy"  
For objects behind the vehicle, the acoustic  
warning is issued as early as a distance to the  
object of approx. 5 ft/1.50 m.  
5. Select the desired setting.  
After activation, Remote 3D View can be  
accessed using the My BMW App.  
Follow the information in the "Parking assis-  
tance systems" chapter.  
System limits  
The system may not be fully operational or  
may not be available in the following situa-  
tions:  
Safety information  
Warning  
With a door or the cargo area open. Dark  
fields in the display indicate areas that are  
not recorded by the system.  
The system cannot serve as a substitute for  
the driver’s personal judgment in assessing  
the traffic situation. Based on the limits of  
the system, it cannot independently react to  
all traffic situations. There is a risk of acci-  
dent, injury, and property damage. Adjust  
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch the  
surrounding traffic situation closely, be ready  
to take over steering and braking at any time,  
and actively intervene where appropriate.  
With manually folded-in exterior mirrors.  
When other camera functions are being  
performed in the vehicle.  
The vehicle moves faster than walking  
speed.  
In case of missing or weak Internet connec-  
tion.  
Warning  
Due to high speeds when the Park Distance  
Control is activated, the warning can be de-  
layed due to physical circumstances. There is  
a risk of injury and risk of property damage.  
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Avoid approaching an object too fast. Avoid  
driving off quickly while Park Distance Control  
is not yet active.  
On: the LED illuminates.  
Off: the LED goes out.  
If the system is manually switched on when  
the reverse gear is engaged, the rearview  
camera image is displayed.  
Sensors  
The system is controlled by the following sen-  
sors:  
Depending on the national-market version, the  
system cannot be turned off manually when  
the reverse gear is engaged.  
Ultrasonic sensors in the front/rear bump-  
ers.  
Acoustic warning  
Ultrasonic sensors, side.  
General information  
Turning Park Distance Control  
on/off  
An intermittent tone indicates when the vehicle  
is approaching an object. E.g., when an object  
is detected at the rear left of the vehicle, a  
sound is heard from the rear left speaker.  
Turning on the system automatically  
The system switches on automatically in the  
following situations:  
The shorter the distance to the object, the  
shorter the intervals of the intermittent tones.  
When drive-ready state is switched on  
when selector lever position R is engaged.  
When the distance to a detected object is less  
than approx. 8 in/20 cm, a continuous tone is  
sounded.  
While approaching detected obstacles  
if the speed is lower than approx.  
When there are objects in front of and behind  
the vehicle at the same time, at a distance  
smaller than approx. 8 in/20 cm, an alternating  
continuous tone will sound between the front  
and rear speakers.  
2.5 mph/4 km/h. The activation distance  
depends on the situation in question.  
The automatic activation of detected obstacles  
can be activated or deactivated.  
1.  
Apps menu  
The intermittent tones and the continuous tone  
are turned off when selector lever position P is  
engaged.  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Driving settings"  
4. "Driver Assistance"  
5. "Parking"  
Depending on national-market version, the in-  
termittent tones are switched off after a short  
time when the vehicle is stationary.  
6. "Automatic PDC activation"  
If an object approaches when the vehicle is  
stationary, the acoustic signal is reactivated.  
Turning off the system automatically  
Adjusting the volume  
The volume of the acoustic warning can be  
adjusted.  
When driving forward, the system turns off au-  
tomatically as needed when a certain distance  
or speed is exceeded.  
1.  
Apps menu  
Turning the system on/off manually  
2. "Vehicle"  
Press the button.  
3. "Driving settings"  
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4. "Driver Assistance"  
5. "Parking"  
Display  
Depending on vehicle equipment, warnings  
may be displayed in front of, next to, and be-  
hind the vehicle.  
6. "PDC signal volume"  
7. Set the desired value.  
Depending on national-market  
version: Turn off acoustic warning  
Depending on national-market version, the  
acoustic warning can be turned off while per-  
forming a parking maneuver.  
Press  
the icon in the status field at the top  
of the control display.  
When the Park Distance Control is switched  
on again, the acoustic warning is automatically  
switched on again.  
Example display of warnings behind the vehi-  
cle.  
Visual warning  
General information  
The approach to an object is displayed on the  
control display and in the instrument cluster as  
soon as the system is activated.  
Objects that are farther away are already dis-  
played before a signal sounds.  
Example display of warnings next to the vehi-  
cle.  
Depending on the view, pathway lines, turning  
circle lines and obstacle markings are shown  
for a better estimation of the space required.  
Gray shaded area: Sensor detection range.  
No obstacles were detected within detec-  
tion range.  
Depending on vehicle equipment, the sensor  
detection range is shown by the shaded, ring-  
shaped area. Green, yellow, and red markings  
indicate when obstacles are detected within  
the detection range.  
Colored marks in shaded area: Obstacles  
have been detected within the detection  
range.  
If vehicle is equipped with Cross Traffic Warn-  
ing: A warning is also shown on the display for  
vehicles approaching from the side at the rear  
and front.  
Shaded area interrupted: the area next to  
the vehicle has not yet been detected.  
System limits  
To protect the sides of the vehicle, obstacle  
markings are displayed on the sides of the ve-  
hicle.  
General information  
The function for protecting the vehicle sides  
only shows stationary obstacles that were pre-  
viously detected by the sensors when passing  
by.  
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The system does not detect whether an obsta-  
cle moves later on. When the vehicle is station-  
ary, the gray shaded areas on the sides are  
hidden after a certain time. The area on the  
side of the vehicle must be newly captured.  
Pressing the accelerator pedal interrupts the  
brake intervention. Emergency braking is not  
performed.  
After emergency braking to a stop, further  
creeping toward an obstacle is possible. Pro-  
ceed with caution. To move forward, lightly  
press the accelerator pedal and release as  
needed.  
Also follow the information on system limits in  
the "Parking assistance systems" chapter.  
Unwarranted warnings  
Reaching the system limits can cause unwar-  
ranted warnings.  
If the accelerator pedal is depressed longer,  
the vehicle drives off. Manual braking is possi-  
ble at any time.  
Follow the information in the "Parking assis-  
tance systems" chapter.  
To prevent unwarranted warnings, for instance  
in car washes, turn off automatic Park Dis-  
tance Control activation on obstacle detection.  
Safety information  
Malfunction  
An icon is displayed on the control dis-  
play.  
Warning  
The system cannot serve as a substitute for  
the driver’s personal judgment in assessing  
the traffic situation. Based on the limits of  
the system, it cannot independently react to  
all traffic situations. There is a risk of acci-  
dent, injury, and property damage. Adjust  
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch the  
surrounding traffic situation closely, be ready  
to take over steering and braking at any time,  
and actively intervene where appropriate.  
Depending on vehicle equipment: The  
sensor detection range may not be shown on  
the control display.  
A Check Control message is displayed.  
Park Distance Control malfunction. Have the  
vehicle checked by an authorized service cen-  
ter or another qualified service center or repair  
shop.  
Active Park Distance Control  
Sensors  
The system is controlled by the following sen-  
sors:  
Principle  
Ultrasonic sensors in the rear bumpers.  
Ultrasonic sensors, side.  
The Park Distance Control brake function ini-  
tiates emergency braking if there is an acute  
risk of collision.  
Rearview camera.  
General information  
Due to system limits, a collision cannot be pre-  
vented under all circumstances.  
The function is available below walking speed  
when driving in reverse or rolling backward.  
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Deactivating Active Park Distance  
Control temporarily  
Drive-off monitoring  
After emergency braking, the function can be  
temporarily deactivated on the control display.  
A corresponding message is displayed.  
Principle  
In case of a risk of collision, the start-up mon-  
itoring reduces the drive power when driving  
off.  
1. "Configure"  
2. "Deactivate temporarily"  
General information  
During continued driving in this surrounding  
situation, no further emergency braking will  
occur.  
When obstacles are detected in close range in  
front of the vehicle, the acceleration will be re-  
duced. If necessary, this permits timely manual  
braking.  
The function is automatically reactivated when  
Park Distance Control is switched on again.  
When obstacles are detected behind the vehi-  
cle, the system will brake.  
Settings  
Follow the information in the "Parking assis-  
tance systems" chapter.  
It is possible to set which areas on the vehicle  
will be protected by the system.  
1.  
Apps menu  
Safety information  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Driving settings"  
4. "Driver Assistance"  
5. "Parking"  
Warning  
The system cannot serve as a substitute for  
the driver’s personal judgment in assessing  
the traffic situation. Based on the limits of  
the system, it cannot independently react to  
all traffic situations. There is a risk of acci-  
dent, injury, and property damage. Adjust  
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch the  
surrounding traffic situation closely, be ready  
to take over steering and braking at any time,  
and actively intervene where appropriate.  
6. "Active PDC emergency braking"  
7. Select the desired setting.  
Display  
As soon as the system engages, an  
icon is displayed with a corresponding  
message.  
System limits  
Sensors  
The system is controlled by the following sen-  
sors:  
General information  
Follow the system limits in the "Parking assis-  
tance systems" chapter.  
Ultrasonic sensors in the front/rear bump-  
ers.  
Ultrasonic sensors, side.  
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Functional requirements  
System limits  
Selector lever position D or R is engaged  
when the vehicle is stationary.  
General information  
Follow the system limits in the "Parking assis-  
tance systems" chapter.  
Obstacles in the immediate vicinity are de-  
tected in front of or behind the vehicle.  
The accelerator pedal is heavily applied,  
nearly to the end point.  
Automatic Parking Assistant  
The accelerator pedal is immediately ap-  
plied after engaging the selector lever posi-  
tion and obstacle detection.  
Principle  
Automatic Parking Assistant provides support  
when parallel parking and parking transverse  
to the road.  
Turning drive-off monitoring on/off  
1.  
Apps menu  
In addition, the system makes it easier to  
park out of parallel and perpendicular parking  
spaces.  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Driving settings"  
4. "Driver Assistance"  
5. "Parking"  
The ultrasonic sensors measure both sides of  
the vehicle when driving slowly forward. Suita-  
ble parking spaces are calculated based on the  
objects detected, e.g., parking vehicles. The  
system status is displayed.  
6. "Drive off monitoring"  
7. "Drive off monitoring"  
A Check Control message is displayed where  
applicable.  
The system calculates the best possible park-  
ing line for driving in or out of parking spaces,  
and takes control of the vehicle while parking.  
Depending on the national-market version, the  
system is automatically turned on again at the  
next drive.  
The operating principle and operation of the  
system is divided into the following steps:  
Parking space search.  
Turning on.  
Canceling reduced drive power  
The reduction of the drive power is canceled in  
the following situations:  
Parking.  
Driving out of parking spaces.  
The accelerator pedal is released.  
The parking manoeuver while parking is per-  
formed automatically.  
After the accelerator pedal has been de-  
pressed completely twice.  
When driving out of parallel parking spaces,  
the vehicle maneuvers automatically until it  
reaches a position where it can be driven out  
of the parking space without further steering  
movements.  
A specific distance has been traveled.  
If the reduction in drive power is canceled by  
covering a certain distance, the drive power is  
released gradually.  
When driving out of perpendicular parking  
spaces, the vehicle is maneuvered out of the  
parking space to enable continued driving in  
the desired direction.  
Display  
As soon as the system engages, an  
icon is displayed with a corresponding  
message.  
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The Automatic Parking Assistant Professional  
increases the comfort and range of uses of  
the Automatic Parking Assistant. In addition to  
the parking methods of the Automatic Parking  
Assistant, parking in parking spaces that are  
marked with lines is possible.  
Warning  
The system can steer the vehicle over or onto  
curbs. There is a risk of injury and risk of  
property damage. Watch surrounding traffic  
closely and actively intervene where appro-  
priate  
With Park Assist Professional, the parking ma-  
neuver can also be performed using Remote  
Control Parking on a smartphone.  
Parking methods  
Park Assist supports the following functions:  
Vehicle features and options  
This system may not be available in the  
owned vehicle, e.g. due to the selected op-  
tional equipment, the national-market version  
or the option for later enabling and software  
updates. This also applies to individual func-  
tions of the system.  
For information on whether a function is cur-  
rently available in the vehicle or when the func-  
tion can be installed in the vehicle, contact an  
authorized service center or another qualified  
service center or repair shop.  
Parallel parking: reverse parking parallel to the  
road.  
Additional information:  
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.  
General information  
Follow the information in the "Parking assis-  
tance systems" chapter.  
Safety information  
Warning  
Perpendicular parking: reverse or forward  
parking perpendicular to the road.  
The system cannot serve as a substitute for  
the driver’s personal judgment in assessing  
the traffic situation. Based on the limits of  
the system, it cannot independently react to  
all traffic situations. There is a risk of acci-  
dent, injury, and property damage. Adjust  
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch the  
surrounding traffic situation closely, be ready  
to take over steering and braking at any time,  
and actively intervene where appropriate.  
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Front camera.  
Top view cameras.  
Rearview camera.  
Functional requirements  
Measurement of parking spaces  
Maximum speed while driving forward ap-  
prox. 22 mph/35 km/h.  
Driving out of parallel parking spaces.  
Maximum distance to row of parked vehi-  
cles: 5 ft/1.5 m.  
Suitable parking space  
Longitudinal parking:  
Minimum length of a detected object, e.g., a  
parking vehicle: approx. 3 ft/1 m.  
Minimum length of gap between two ob-  
jects: own vehicle length plus approx.  
2.6 ft/0.8 m.  
Driving out of perpendicular parking spaces.  
Minimum depth: approx. 5 ft/1.5 m.  
Perpendicular parking:  
Minimum length of a detected object, e.g., a  
parking vehicle: approx. 3 ft/1 m.  
Minimum width of the gap: own vehicle  
width plus approx. 2.3 ft/0.7 m.  
Minimum depth: own vehicle length.  
The depth of perpendicular parking spaces  
must be estimated by the driver. Due to  
technical limitations, the system is only able  
to approximate the depth of perpendicular  
parking spaces.  
Park Assist Professional: Parking in parking  
spaces with parking lines.  
Parking lines for Park Assist Professional:  
Sensors  
The parking space must be clearly marked  
with lines.  
The Automatic Parking Assistant is controlled  
by the following sensors:  
The one-time calibration of the camera af-  
ter vehicle delivery must be complete. Drive  
a few kilometers in daylight to do so.  
Ultrasonic sensors in the front/rear bump-  
ers.  
Ultrasonic sensors, side.  
The Automatic Parking Assistant Professional  
is additionally controlled by the following cam-  
eras:  
Parking operation  
Doors and cargo area are closed.  
Driver's seat belt is fastened.  
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Leaving parking spaces  
Turning parking operation display  
on/off  
When the Automatic Parking Assistant is ac-  
tive, the parking operation is displayed in the  
camera image on the control display.  
The vehicle was parked using the Auto-  
matic Parking Assistant, and an object has  
been detected in the area around the vehi-  
cle.  
The vehicle was manually parked in re-  
verse, and objects have been detected in  
the immediate vicinity of the vehicle. The  
distance to a detected curb is at least 6 in-  
ches/15 cm.  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Driving settings"  
4. "Driver Assistance"  
5. "Parking"  
The parking space is at least 2.6 ft/0.8 m  
longer than the vehicle.  
6. "Show assistance info"  
Displays  
Turning the signal tone on/off  
The signal tone for suitable parking spaces  
can be turned on and off.  
General information  
The current status of parking assistance sys-  
tems is shown on the right-hand toolbar, on  
the instrument cluster, and on the Head-up  
display, depending on vehicle equipment.  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Driving settings"  
4. "Driver Assistance"  
5. "Parking"  
Different icons are shown on the control dis-  
play for selecting the parking method.  
The sequence of the displayed icons corre-  
sponds to the prioritized parking option.  
6. "Sound when available"  
The direction of the arrow changes for the  
icons for parking methods for driving out of a  
parking space.  
Parking using the Automatic  
Parking Assistant  
1. For the parking space search when driving  
past parked vehicles at a speed of up to  
approx. 22 mph/35 km/h and a distance of  
max. 5 ft/1.5 m.  
Icon  
Meaning  
Reverse lengthwise parking, right.  
Reverse lengthwise parking, left.  
Reverse perpendicular parking.  
Forward perpendicular parking.  
The parking space search is activated  
and displayed on the instrument cluster.  
2. Press the  
gear.  
button or engage reverse  
The parking assistance systems view is  
displayed.  
The status of the parking space search and  
possible parking spaces are displayed on  
the control display and in the instrument  
cluster.  
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3. On the control display: Select one of the  
parking maneuvers offered. You can switch  
to another parking maneuver as necessary.  
The speed can be reduced with the brake.  
Other interventions will cancel the system.  
A message will be displayed at the end of  
the maneuver.  
In the instrument cluster: select suggested  
parking method with the knurled wheel on  
the steering wheel.  
5. Make sure that the traffic situation permits  
driving out of parking space and driving off  
as usual.  
Green: the system takes control of the  
parking operation.  
The Automatic Parking Assistant is turned  
off automatically.  
4. Follow the instructions on the control dis-  
play or in the instrument cluster.  
Canceling Automatic Parking  
Assistant manually  
The Automatic Parking Assistant can be can-  
celed manually at any time, e.g.:  
The speed can be reduced with the brake.  
Other interventions will cancel the system.  
Depending on national-market version, an  
intermittent or continuous tone sounds for  
Park Distance Control.  
Step lightly on the accelerator pedal twice  
in succession.  
At the end of the parking operation, selec-  
tor lever position P is set.  
Step lightly on the accelerator pedal and  
move the steering wheel slightly at the  
same time.  
The end of the parking operation is indi-  
cated on the control display and in the in-  
strument cluster.  
Depress the brake pedal and operate the  
selector lever at the same time.  
5. Adjust the parking position yourself, if  
needed.  
The Automatic Parking Assistant is canceled  
without engaging selector lever position P.  
Driving can continue immediately.  
Driving out of a parking space using  
the Automatic Parking Assistant  
1. Turn on drive-ready state.  
Canceling Automatic Parking  
Assistant automatically  
The system automatically cancels in situations  
such as the following:  
2.  
With the vehicle at a standstill, press  
button or engage reverse gear.  
When the driver grasps the steering wheel  
or takes over steering.  
The parking assistance systems view is  
displayed.  
When operating the accelerator pedal or  
the selector lever.  
3. On the control display: select the desired  
parking method.  
When setting the parking brake.  
When unfastening the driver's seat belt.  
With open cargo area.  
In the instrument cluster: select suggested  
parking method with the knurled wheel on  
the steering wheel.  
4. Follow the instructions on the control dis-  
play or in the instrument cluster.  
With open hood.  
With the doors open.  
Green: the system takes control of ma-  
neuvering.  
During activation or intervention by driver  
assistance systems.  
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When changing over to another function on  
the control display.  
the ground. The system orients itself ac-  
cording to objects.  
When the view on the control display is  
overlaid with messages.  
For special parking spaces, e.g., metered  
parking spaces with automatic locking  
mechanisms, or mechanical parking sys-  
tems.  
On snow-covered or slippery road.  
On steep uphill or downhill grades.  
When there are obstacles that are hard to  
overcome such as curbs.  
Functional limitations  
The system may be limited in the following  
situations:  
When there are obstacles that suddenly ap-  
pear.  
On bumpy road surfaces such as gravel  
roads.  
With insufficient distances, which are indi-  
cated by Park Distance Control.  
On slippery ground.  
When a maximum number of parking at-  
tempts or the time taken for parking is ex-  
ceeded.  
On steep uphill or downhill grades.  
With accumulations of leaves/snow in the  
parking space.  
When the system is automatically aborted, se-  
lector lever position P is engaged.  
In case of changes to an already-measured  
parking space.  
A Check Control message is displayed where  
applicable.  
With ditches or edges, for instance an edge  
of a port.  
Parking spaces that are not suitable may  
be detected or suitable parking spaces may  
not be detected at all.  
Continuing the parking operation  
If parking or leaving a parking space has been  
interrupted, the operation can be continued, if  
needed.  
Malfunction  
A Check Control message is displayed.  
Turn the Automatic Parking Assistant on again  
and follow the instructions on the control dis-  
play or in the instrument cluster.  
The Automatic Parking Assistant may not be  
operational. Have the vehicle checked by an  
authorized service center or another qualified  
service center or repair shop.  
System limits  
General information  
Follow the system limits in the "Parking assis-  
tance systems" chapter.  
Maneuver Assistant  
Principle  
No parking assistance  
The Maneuver Assistant provides support for  
recurring parking and maneuvering situations.  
The Automatic Parking Assistant does not of-  
fer assistance in the following situations:  
Parking and maneuvering operations can be  
recorded and then carried out automatically by  
the system.  
In tight curves.  
For diagonal parking spaces.  
Automatic Parking Assistant: for parking  
spaces that are only marked with lines on  
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to take over steering and braking at any time,  
and actively intervene where appropriate.  
Vehicle features and options  
This system may not be available in the  
owned vehicle, e.g. due to the selected op-  
tional equipment, the national-market version  
or the option for later enabling and software  
updates. This also applies to individual func-  
tions of the system.  
Warning  
The system can steer the vehicle over or onto  
curbs. There is a risk of injury and risk of  
property damage. Watch surrounding traffic  
closely and actively intervene where appro-  
priate  
For information on whether a function is cur-  
rently available in the vehicle or when the func-  
tion can be installed in the vehicle, contact an  
authorized service center or another qualified  
service center or repair shop.  
Detection range  
Additional information:  
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.  
General information  
A recurring maneuver is driven manually and  
thereby recorded.  
When the vehicle reaches the activation area  
for the distance covered by the stored maneu-  
ver, the maneuver can be activated on the con-  
trol display or in the instrument cluster.  
The detection range for a maneuver is divided  
into the following areas:  
After the activation, the system takes control  
of the vehicle and carries out the maneuver  
automatically.  
Proximity range, arrow 1: the system will  
begin with the localization in the back-  
ground within a range of approx. 26 ft/8 m  
around the distance covered of a stored  
maneuver.  
In addition, the parking maneuver can be per-  
formed using Remote Control Parking on a  
smartphone.  
Follow the information in the "Parking assis-  
tance systems" chapter.  
Close range, arrow 2: in a range of ap-  
prox. 6 ft/2 m around the distance covered,  
a stored maneuver can be displayed on the  
control display.  
Safety information  
Activation range, arrow 3: the stored  
maneuver on the control display can be ac-  
tivated within a range of approx. 3.5 ft/1 m.  
After the activation, the system takes con-  
trol of the vehicle and carries out the ma-  
neuver automatically.  
Warning  
The system cannot serve as a substitute for  
the driver’s personal judgment in assessing  
the traffic situation. Based on the limits of  
the system, it cannot independently react to  
all traffic situations. There is a risk of acci-  
dent, injury, and property damage. Adjust  
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch the  
surrounding traffic situation closely, be ready  
Sensors  
The system is controlled by the following sen-  
sors and cameras:  
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Ultrasonic sensors in the front/rear bump-  
ers.  
4. Drive the vehicle to the desired end posi-  
tion.  
Ultrasonic sensors, side.  
Front camera.  
The maneuver is recorded.  
When recording a route, do not drive faster  
than 9 mph/15 km/h.  
Top view cameras.  
Rearview camera.  
While recording, the distance covered will  
be displayed.  
When the maximum distance covered or  
the maximum speed is reached, a message  
will be displayed and a signal tone will  
sound.  
Functional requirement  
To use the Maneuver Assistant, the one-off  
calibration process of the camera after vehicle  
delivery must be complete. Drive a few kilome-  
ters in daylight to do so.  
5. Vehicle stationary: "Save recording".  
6. To assign a name to the recorded maneu-  
ver, tap the name.  
Recording maneuver  
7. Enter a name and confirm.  
8. Save your selection.  
General information  
Up to ten maneuvers can be recorded at differ-  
ent locations.  
Do not move the vehicle until the recording  
has been stored.  
Up to four overlapping maneuvers can be re-  
corded.  
Performing stored maneuver  
Identical maneuvers under different ambient  
conditions can be recorded such as light condi-  
tions.  
1. Drive the vehicle into the activation range  
and stop. The control display and instru-  
ment cluster indicate that a stored maneu-  
ver can be activated.  
For each maneuver, a maximum distance cov-  
ered of 656 ft/200 m is possible.  
2.  
: activate stored maneuver.  
In total, a distance covered of approx.  
1,969 ft/600 m distributed to the ten possible  
maneuvers can be recorded.  
Green: after activation, the system takes  
control of the vehicle and performs the ma-  
neuver automatically. If applicable, follow  
the instructions on the control display or in  
the instrument cluster.  
Maneuvers with a distance covered of less  
than 20 ft/6 m cannot be recorded.  
The speed can be reduced with the brake.  
Other interventions will cancel the system.  
Recording maneuver  
1. Drive the vehicle to the starting point from  
which a maneuver must be recorded and  
stop.  
At the end of the parking operation, selec-  
tor lever position P is set.  
Canceling the Maneuver Assistant  
manually  
The vehicle can be controlled manually during  
an active maneuver by taking the following ac-  
tions:  
2.  
3.  
Press the button.  
The parking assistance systems view is  
displayed.  
"Record new path"  
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Step lightly on the accelerator pedal twice  
in succession.  
and follow the instructions on the control dis-  
play or in the instrument cluster.  
Step lightly on the accelerator pedal and  
move the steering wheel slightly at the  
same time.  
Editing stored maneuvers  
Individual or all maneuvers can be deleted or  
renamed.  
Depress the brake pedal and operate the  
selector lever at the same time.  
1.  
Apps menu  
The Maneuver Assistant is canceled without  
engaging selector lever position P. Driving can  
continue immediately.  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Driving settings"  
4. "Driver Assistance"  
5. "Parking"  
Canceling the Maneuver Assistant  
automatically  
The system automatically cancels in situations  
such as the following:  
6. "Recorded paths"  
7. Select the maneuver to be edited.  
8. Select the desired action.  
When the driver grasps the steering wheel  
or takes over steering.  
System limits  
When operating the accelerator pedal or  
the selector lever.  
General information  
Follow the system limits in the "Parking assis-  
tance systems" chapter.  
When the driver's seat belt is not fastened.  
With open cargo area.  
With open hood.  
Functional limitations  
System limits can cause functional limitations  
such as in the following situations:  
With the doors open.  
During activation or intervention by driver  
assistance systems.  
With poor GPS reception.  
When the system limits of the ultrasonic  
sensors and cameras are reached.  
On steep uphill or downhill grades.  
In case of recorded maneuvers where the  
system minimum distance to objects can-  
not be maintained.  
When changing over to another function on  
the control display.  
When the view on the control display is  
overlaid with messages.  
Greatly deviating conditions when storing  
and driving the distance covered, for in-  
stance other tires or changed ambient con-  
ditions like light conditions or weather.  
In case of obstacles.  
On snow-covered or slippery road.  
When the lane is too narrow.  
On steep uphill or downhill grades.  
Delayed display of overlapping stored ma-  
neuvers when driving into the activation  
area.  
In the event of an automatic cancellation of  
the system, the vehicle is decelerated to a  
complete stop and selector lever position P is  
engaged.  
In multi-story parking garages, for record-  
ings at different parking levels, or for re-  
cordings that run over several parking lev-  
els.  
An interrupted maneuver can be continued, if  
needed. Turn the Maneuver Assistant on again  
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If the calibration process for the cam-  
era is not completed after vehicle deliv-  
ery, an icon appears on the display of  
the parking assistance systems when reverse  
gear is engaged.  
General information  
Note the information in the Automatic Parking  
Assistant and Maneuver Assistant chapter.  
Protect the smartphone against unauthorized  
use.  
Tap the icon and follow the instructions on the  
control display.  
The low-beam headlights are switched on for  
the duration of the maneuver.  
A parking maneuver offered by Park Assist  
Professional is only available for Remote Con-  
trol Parking for a short time after exiting the  
vehicle.  
Remote Control Parking  
Principle  
With Remote Control Parking, the vehicle can  
be driven remotely when parking and maneu-  
vering using the Maneuver Assistant and Park  
Assist Professional.  
Functional requirements  
All occupants have left the vehicle.  
Doors and cargo area are closed.  
Make sure that no one is located within  
range of the maneuver.  
The maneuver is performed independently,  
without you having to be inside the vehicle, us-  
ing a smartphone and the My BMW App. This  
makes it easy to get in and out of the vehicle.  
Make sure that no one is located in the nar-  
row spaces between the vehicle and sta-  
tionary objects, e.g., between the vehicle  
and a garage wall.  
When parking in a suitable spot, e.g., a garage,  
the vehicle's parking position can be corrected  
by maneuvering manually with the My BMW  
App.  
To manually correct the vehicle position on  
the My BMW App, the minimum width of  
the parking space must be the vehicle width  
plus 1.9 ft/0.6 m.  
A maneuver that has already been started can  
be continued at any time with Remote Control  
Parking.  
The smartphone is compatible with Re-  
mote Control Parking.  
The My BMW App must be installed on a  
compatible smartphone.  
Vehicle features and options  
This system may not be available in the  
owned vehicle, e.g. due to the selected op-  
tional equipment, the national-market version  
or the option for later enabling and software  
updates. This also applies to individual func-  
tions of the system.  
The My BMW App must be linked to a Con-  
nectedDrive account.  
Bluetooth must be enabled on the smart-  
phone.  
The distance between vehicle and smart-  
phone is no greater than approx. 19 ft/6 m.  
For information on whether a function is cur-  
rently available in the vehicle or when the func-  
tion can be installed in the vehicle, contact an  
authorized service center or another qualified  
service center or repair shop.  
A valid digital key must be set up for the  
vehicle, then recognized without issue.  
Additional information:  
BMW Digital Key, refer to page 88.  
Additional information:  
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.  
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tional equipment, the national-market version  
or the option for later enabling and software  
updates. This also applies to individual func-  
tions of the system.  
Parking with Remote Control  
Parking  
1. Engage selector lever position P.  
2. Leave the vehicle and close the doors and  
cargo area.  
For information on whether a function is cur-  
rently available in the vehicle or when the func-  
tion can be installed in the vehicle, contact an  
authorized service center or another qualified  
service center or repair shop.  
3. Open Remote Control Parking in the My  
BMW app and maneuver forward or back-  
ward, or select the desired parking method.  
4. Follow the instructions on the smartphone.  
Additional information:  
Stop the vehicle manually if obstacles are  
present.  
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.  
General information  
Depending on the option selected in the My  
BMW app, the vehicle is either parked at  
the end of the parking maneuver or you can  
take control of the vehicle again.  
The vehicle stores the driving movements of  
the last distance covered. This stored distance  
can be driven in reverse with automated steer-  
ing.  
System limits  
The system takes over the steering. The driver  
must control the speed using the accelerator  
and brake pedals.  
Due to ambient conditions, e.g., impaired Blue-  
tooth connection transmission due to external  
faults, Remote Control Parking may be inter-  
rupted.  
Back-up Assistant: a maximum of 164 ft/50 m  
are stored.  
If the power supply of the vehicle battery is  
not sufficiently ensured, e.g., due to excessive  
discharge, Remote Control Parking may not  
be available. Follow the instructions in the My  
BMW App.  
Reversing Assistant Professional: a maximum  
of 656 ft/200 m are stored.  
Follow the information in the "Parking assis-  
tance systems" chapter.  
It may not be easy to maneuver into a parking  
space. This function is offered on the My BMW  
app but cannot be used due to ambient condi-  
tions.  
Safety information  
Warning  
The system cannot serve as a substitute for  
the driver’s personal judgment in assessing  
the traffic situation. Based on the limits of  
the system, it cannot independently react to  
all traffic situations. There is a risk of acci-  
dent, injury, and property damage. Adjust  
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch the  
surrounding traffic situation closely, be ready  
to take over steering and braking at any time,  
and actively intervene where appropriate.  
Back-up assistant  
Principle  
The Back-up Assistant helps when reversing,  
e.g., when pulling out of tight or unclear park-  
ing or road situations.  
Vehicle features and options  
This system may not be available in the  
owned vehicle, e.g. due to the selected op-  
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Warning  
Green: the system takes control of  
steering.  
When driving in reverse, observe the vehi-  
cle's surroundings.  
The system can steer the vehicle over or onto  
curbs. There is a risk of injury and risk of  
property damage. Watch surrounding traffic  
closely and actively intervene where appro-  
priate  
In case of obstacles, stop immediately and  
take over control of the vehicle. Follow the  
instructions for Park Distance Control.  
5. Right before the end of the stored distance  
covered, a signal tone will sound and a  
message is displayed.  
Functional requirements  
Drive forward without interruption to store  
the distance covered.  
Stop no later than when normal road traffic  
is reached and take control of the vehicle  
such as by shifting to forward gear.  
To store the distance covered, do not drive  
faster than 22 mph/35 km/h.  
Reversing Assistant Professional: suffi-  
ciently bright light conditions on the saved  
route.  
Canceling the Back-up Assistant  
manually  
The assisted reversing by the Back-up Assis-  
tant can be canceled manually:  
Reversing Assistant Professional: the cam-  
eras on the vehicle must be clean and clear.  
"Cancel": select the icon on the control  
display.  
Press the button.  
Reversing Assistant Professional: The one-  
off calibration of the camera after vehicle  
delivery must be complete. Drive a few kilo-  
meters in daylight to do so.  
Driving in reverse with automated  
steering  
1. Turn on drive-ready state.  
Canceling the Back-up Assistant  
automatically  
The system automatically cancels in situations  
such as the following:  
When the driver grasps the steering wheel  
or takes over steering.  
2.  
3.  
With the vehicle at a standstill, press  
button or engage reverse gear.  
When shifting from reverse gear to another  
selector lever position.  
The parking assistance systems view is  
displayed.  
During activation or intervention by driver  
assistance systems.  
"Start back-up Assistant"  
The length of the distance covered is dis-  
played on the control display and in the in-  
strument cluster.  
When exiting the stored lane when revers-  
ing, for instance with maximum steering-  
wheel angle.  
If applicable, follow the instructions on the  
control display or in the instrument cluster.  
When the view on the control display is  
overlaid with messages.  
4. Take your hands off the steering wheel and  
carefully drive in reverse with the accelera-  
tor pedal and the brake.  
In case of a slippery surface.  
When the vehicle is rolling such as on a  
slope.  
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In case of changed ambient conditions.  
If the vehicle speed exceeds approx.  
6 mph/10 km/h.  
Reversing Assistant Professional: if sensor  
functionality is limited beyond approx. 164  
ft/50 m.  
System limits  
The maximum speed when reversing is  
limited to approx. 6 mph/10 km/h.  
A warning is issued at a speed of approx.  
4 mph/7 km/h.  
If the maximum speed is exceeded, the  
function is interrupted.  
Different influences can lead to side deviations  
when driving the stored distance covered in re-  
verse. For example, this includes the following  
factors:  
Steering movements when the vehicle is  
stationary while storing the distance cov-  
ered.  
The speed is not adapted to the distance  
covered.  
Certain road characteristics such as gradi-  
ents, inclines or slippery road surface.  
Greatly deviating conditions when storing  
and driving the route, for instance other  
tires or changed ambient conditions like  
weather.  
Reversing Assistant Professional: for  
changed light conditions.  
Also follow the information on system limits in  
the "Parking assistance systems" chapter.  
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CONTROLS  
Driving comfort  
Vehicle features and options BMW IconicSounds  
This chapter describes model-specific equip-  
ment, systems, and functions that are currently  
available, or may become available in the fu-  
ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.  
Depending on vehicle equipment and national-  
market version, the vehicle drive sound can be  
adjusted using BMW IconicSounds.  
1.  
Apps menu  
Additional information:  
2. "Vehicle"  
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.  
3. "Driving settings"  
4. "Drivetrain and chassis"  
5. "IconicSounds"  
Adaptive Suspension  
Professional  
6. Select the desired setting.  
Adaptive Suspension Professional is an ac-  
tively controlled suspension and includes the  
following systems:  
Adaptive suspension, refer to page 276.  
Integral Active Steering, refer to page 217.  
Adaptive suspension  
Principle  
The adaptive suspension reduces the move-  
ment of the vehicle body when driving with a  
sporty style or on uneven roads.  
General information  
Depending on the road condition, driving style  
and selected drive mode, the electronically  
controlled shock absorbers enable both in-  
creased driving dynamics and improved driving  
comfort.  
In SPORT driving mode: Increased driving  
dynamics to support a sporty driving style.  
In all other drive modes: support for a com-  
fort-oriented driving style.  
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Climate control  
Icon  
Function  
Vehicle features and options  
Fresh air.  
This chapter describes model-specific equip-  
ment, systems, and functions that are currently  
available, or may become available in the fu-  
ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.  
Air flow.  
Additional information:  
Air distribution.  
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.  
Climate control  
SYNC program.  
Overview  
Seat heating.  
Functions in the Climate menu  
Active seat ventilation.  
Steering wheel heating.  
Icon  
Function  
Turn the climate control sys-  
tem on/off.  
Automatic program.  
Temperature.  
Buttons, automatic climate control  
Air conditioning.  
Maximum cooling.  
Air recirculation mode.  
Icon  
Function  
Defrost function.  
Automatic recirculated-air con-  
trol.  
Rear window defroster.  
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When the air conditioning system is turned  
on, individual climate control functions can be  
turned off.  
Rear automatic climate control  
Icon  
Function  
Automatic program.  
Settings  
You can configure individual settings for cli-  
mate control functions via iDrive, e.g.:  
Temperature.  
Air flow.  
Intensity of seat heating.  
Pre-ventilation.  
1.  
Tap the icon for the Climate menu  
on the menu bar.  
Air distribution.  
Seat heating.  
2. "Individual settings" or "General settings"  
3. Select the desired setting.  
Turning rear automatic climate  
control on/off  
Calling up climate control functions  
The Climate menu can be accessed via iDrive:  
Functional requirements  
Automatic climate control is turned on.  
Tap the icon for the Climate menu on  
the menu bar.  
Defrost function is deactivated.  
Via iDrive  
Or:  
1.  
Apps menu  
1.  
Tap the icon for the Climate menu  
on the menu bar.  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Climate control"  
2. "Individual settings"  
3. "Second row of seats"  
4. "Rear climate control"  
5. Select the desired setting.  
Turning the air conditioning system  
on/off  
The climate control system can be turned on or  
off via iDrive.  
The rear climate control can be activated with  
the default settings for temperature and the  
AUTO program:  
1.  
Tap the icon for the Climate menu  
on the menu bar.  
"Activate with default settings"  
2.  
Tap the power button.  
The entire climate control system is turned on  
or off with the last settings applied.  
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Locking the rear automatic climate  
control  
Overview  
1.  
Tap the icon for the Climate menu  
on the menu bar.  
2. "Individual settings"  
3. "Second row of seats"  
4. "Lock rear climate control"  
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Settings  
Automatic program  
2
3
4
5
Air flow intensity  
Climate control functions bar  
Temperature  
Principle  
The automatic program ensures a comforta-  
ble climate, which can be modified with the  
desired temperature and individual settings.  
Seat heating  
Steering wheel heating  
Active seat ventilation  
The automatic program cools, ventilates or  
heats the vehicle interior automatically.  
Turning the automatic program  
on/off  
The AUTO program can be switched on or off  
via iDrive.  
General information  
Depending on the equipment, the automatic  
program provides the best possible settings  
for climate control functions depending on  
the outside temperature, interior temperature,  
sunlight, seat occupancy and the desired tem-  
perature setting:  
1.  
Tap the icon for the Climate menu  
on the menu bar.  
Air flow.  
Air distribution.  
Temperature.  
2.  
Tap the AUTO program button.  
Seat heating.  
Switching the rear climate control  
automatic program on/off  
Active seat ventilation.  
Steering wheel heating.  
Via iDrive  
The automatic program takes seat occupancy  
into account, regulating the climate in an en-  
ergy-efficient manner that is tailored to the oc-  
cupants.  
1.  
Tap the icon for the Climate menu  
on the menu bar.  
At the same time, a condensation sensor con-  
trols the automatic program in order to prevent  
window condensation to the extent possible.  
2. "Individual settings"  
3. "Second row of seats"  
4. "Automatic climate"  
5. Select the desired setting.  
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Via rear climate control display  
Temperature  
Tap the button.  
Principle  
The automatic climate control cools or heats  
to the configured temperature and then keeps  
the temperature constant.  
Setting the intensity  
When the automatic program is activated,  
the intensity of individual climate control func-  
tions, e.g., seat heating, is adjusted individu-  
ally.  
General information  
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.  
1.  
Tap the icon for the Climate menu  
on the menu bar.  
Setting the temperature  
2. "Individual settings"  
3. Select the desired setting.  
Each level has a specific control range of the  
intensity.  
Based on the stored data models, the intensi-  
ties are dynamically adjusted while driving. It is  
not necessary to manually change the desired  
intensity to lower or higher levels while driving.  
The individually selected settings of the cli-  
mate control functions are stored and auto-  
matically set up again such as after the vehicle  
is started again.  
You can set the desired temperature for driver  
and front passenger individually on the menu  
bar.  
Raise the temperature.  
Lower the temperature.  
Display  
The indicator on the menu bar provides infor-  
mation about the temperature difference be-  
tween the configured desired temperature and  
current interior temperature.  
Setting the rear automatic climate  
control temperature  
The red or blue bar next to the temperature  
display indicates the progress of heating or  
cooling.  
Via iDrive  
The desired interior temperature is reached  
as soon as the bar is no longer displayed.  
1.  
Tap the icon for the Climate menu  
on the menu bar.  
Active climate control functions, e.g., seat  
heating, are indicated by the icons on the  
menu bar.  
2. "Individual settings"  
3. "Second row of seats"  
4. Set the desired temperature.  
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Via rear climate control display  
The temperature can be set individually for the  
driver's side and front passenger side.  
Adjusting the air flow  
The air flow can be set via iDrive.  
Set the desired temperature:  
1.  
Tap the icon for the Climate menu  
on the menu bar.  
Raise the temperature.  
Lower the temperature.  
2.  
Select the desired setting.  
Footwell temperature  
Automatic program:  
General information  
The air temperature in the footwell can be ad-  
justed.  
Tap the large air flow icon to increase the  
air flow.  
Tap the small air flow icon to reduce the air  
flow.  
This does not change the set interior tempera-  
ture for the driver and front passenger.  
Manual mode:  
Tap up arrow: Increase air flow.  
Tap down arrow: Reduce air flow.  
Adjusting the footwell temperature  
1.  
Tap the icon for the Climate menu  
on the menu bar.  
Adjusting the air volume of the rear  
climate control  
2. "Individual settings"  
Tap the icon on the rear climate control  
display to set the desired intensity.  
3. "Driver" or "Front passenger"  
4. "Temperature adjustment for footwell"  
5. Increase or decrease temperature.  
Air distribution settings  
Air flow  
Principle  
In manual mode, the air distribution can be  
adjusted as needed.  
Principle  
The air flow generated by the blower can be  
adjusted as needed.  
Adjusting the air distribution  
The air distribution can be set via iDrive:  
The air flow may be reduced to preserve the  
vehicle battery.  
1.  
Tap the icon for the Climate menu  
on the menu bar.  
2.  
Tap the air distribution icon on the  
climate control functions bar.  
3. Select the desired setting:  
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Aim the air flow into the footwell, ar-  
row 1.  
Switching the cooling function on/off  
The air conditioning can be switched on or off  
via iDrive:  
Aim the air flow toward the upper body  
area, arrow 2.  
Aim the air flow at the windshield , ar-  
row 3.  
1.  
Tap the icon for the Climate menu  
on the menu bar.  
The selected air distribution is displayed.  
2.  
Tap the air conditioning button.  
In recirculated-air mode, air conditioning is au-  
tomatically switched on to dry the air and avoid  
window condensation.  
Depending on the weather, the windshield and  
the side windows may fog up briefly when  
drive-ready state is switched on.  
When using the cooling mode, condensation  
that will exit below the vehicle.  
Adjusting the air distribution of the  
rear climate control  
Maximum cooling  
Tap the icon on the rear climate control  
display to set the desired air distribu-  
tion.  
Principle  
Maximum cooling lets you cool the vehicle in-  
terior quickly and effectively.  
Air conditioning  
The lowest temperature and the maximum air  
flow are set automatically.  
Principle  
The function is automatically activated in the  
rear when the SYNC program is turned on.  
With the climate control function, the air inside  
the vehicle is cooled and dehumidified, then  
warmed again depending on the temperature  
settings.  
Functional requirement  
The following functional requirements must be  
met for maximum cooling:  
Functional requirement  
Standby or drive-ready state is turned on.  
The outside temperature is higher than ap-  
prox. 32/ 0℃.  
Drive-ready state is switched on.  
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button until the desired operating mode is  
set.  
Turning maximum cooling on/off  
Maximum cooling can be turned on or off via  
iDrive:  
Recirculating air.  
Fresh air.  
1.  
Tap the icon for the Climate menu  
on the menu bar.  
Automatic air recirculation.  
2.  
Tap the maximum cooling button.  
Depending on vehicle equipment, the air recir-  
culation turns off automatically after some time  
based on the ambient conditions in order to  
prevent condensation.  
Air flows out of the air vents to the upper body  
area. Open the vents.  
Air recirculation mode  
SYNC program  
Principle  
You may react to unpleasant odors or pollu-  
tants in the immediate environment by tempo-  
rarily suspending the supply of outside air. The  
system then recirculates the interior air.  
Principle  
If the SYNC program is activated, the settings  
for the driver's side are transferred to the pas-  
senger's side and to the rear.  
In automatic recirculated-air control mode, out-  
side air is fed in or the interior air recirculated  
depending on the outside air quality.  
For improved comfort, when the SYNC pro-  
gram is deactivated, the following settings are  
adjusted automatically in the automatic pro-  
gram depending on seat occupancy:  
When the air recirculation is turned off, outside  
air is directed into the interior.  
If the front passenger seat is unoccupied,  
the settings for the driver's side are applied  
to the front passenger side.  
General information  
If there is window condensation, turn off the air  
recirculation.  
If the seats in the rear are unoccupied, the  
default settings for the rear are applied.  
The interior filter cleans the incoming fresh  
air or the circulated interior air in recirculation  
mode.  
When the seat is occupied again, the most re-  
cent settings are reapplied.  
General information  
The following settings can be applied:  
Turning air recirculation on/off  
Air recirculation mode can be switched on or  
off via iDrive:  
Temperature.  
Air flow.  
Air distribution.  
Automatic program.  
1.  
Tap the icon for the Climate menu  
on the menu bar.  
2. The current operating mode is displayed on  
the climate control functions bar. Tap the  
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Turning the SYNC program on/off  
The SYNC program can be switched on or off  
via iDrive:  
Rear window defroster  
Principle  
With the rear window defroster, ice and con-  
densation are quickly removed from the rear  
window.  
1.  
Tap the icon for the Climate menu  
on the menu bar.  
Functional requirement  
Standby or drive-ready state is turned on.  
2.  
Tap the SYNC program button.  
If the settings on the front passenger side or in  
the rear are changed, the program is automati-  
cally switched off.  
Turning the rear window defroster  
on/off  
Press the rear window heating button  
on the instrument panel.  
Defrost function  
The LED in the button illuminates  
when the rear window heating is turned on.  
Principle  
With the defrost function, ice and condensation  
are quickly removed from the windshield and  
the front side windows.  
The rear window defroster switches off auto-  
matically after a certain period of time.  
The air flow and air temperature are automati-  
cally optimized for the removal of ice and con-  
densation.  
Seat heating  
The air distribution is directed toward the  
windshield and front side windows.  
Principle  
The system heats the seats as necessary.  
If there is window condensation, turn on the  
automatic program to take advantage of the  
condensation sensor.  
General information  
If the trip is continued within approx. 15 mi-  
nutes after an intermediate stop, the functions  
are turned on automatically with the tempera-  
ture that was last set.  
When the defrost function is turned on, the rear  
automatic climate control is deactivated to pro-  
vide maximum performance.  
Turning the defrost function on/off  
Adjusting seat heating  
Press the defrost button on the instru-  
ment panel.  
Automatic program  
The LED of the button is illuminated  
when the system is switched on.  
When the automatic program is activated, the  
intensity of seat heating can be adjusted: As  
you drive, the heater output is automatically  
adjusted according to your set intensity.  
Make sure that air is able to flow to the wind-  
shield and front side windows.  
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Adjusting seat heating manually  
The heater output level can be adjusted man-  
ually:  
Adjusting the active seat ventilation  
manually  
The ventilation level can be adjusted manually:  
1. Tap the icon for seat climate control on the  
menu bar, arrow 1.  
1. Tap the seat climate control icon on the  
menu bar, arrow 1.  
2.  
Press the seat heating button re-  
peatedly until the desired level is selected,  
arrow 2.  
2.  
Press the seat ventilation button re-  
peatedly until the desired level is selected,  
arrow 2.  
If a consumption-optimized drive mode is se-  
lected, the heater output is reduced.  
Steering wheel heating  
Turning the rear automatic climate  
control seat heating on/off  
Principle  
The system heats the steering wheel as nec-  
essary.  
Tap the icon on the rear climate control  
display to set the desired heating out-  
put level.  
Adjusting steering wheel heating  
Automatic program  
Active seat ventilation  
When the automatic program is activated, the  
intensity of steering wheel heating can be ad-  
justed. As you drive, the heater output is auto-  
matically adjusted according to your set inten-  
sity.  
Principle  
The system cools the seat and backrest as  
necessary, ensuring a pleasant seat tempera-  
ture.  
Adjusting steering wheel heating  
manually  
Adjusting active seat ventilation  
The heater output level can be adjusted man-  
ually:  
Automatic program  
When the AUTO program is on, the intensity  
of seat ventilation can be adjusted. As you  
drive, the ventilation is automatically adjusted  
according to the set intensity.  
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Front ventilation  
1. Tap the seat climate control icon on the  
menu bar, arrow 1.  
Change the air flow direction, arrows 1.  
Adjustment of the air volume at the vent,  
arrows 2.  
2.  
Press the steering wheel heating  
button repeatedly until the desired level is  
selected, arrow 2.  
Ventilation in the rear  
If a consumption-optimized drive mode is se-  
lected, the heater output is reduced.  
Ventilation  
Principle  
The ventilation system offers individual adjust-  
ment ranges for direct/indirect ventilation in or-  
der to optimize the flow of air within the vehi-  
cle.  
Change the air flow direction, arrows 1.  
Knurled wheel for variable opening and  
closing of the air vents, arrows 2.  
General information  
Open the air vents and position them to ensure  
effective air conditioning.  
The air flow heats or cools noticeably, depend-  
ing on the set desired temperature.  
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Gaseous pollutants are filtered.  
Ventilation in the rear, on the side  
Microbial particles, viruses and allergens  
are filtered.  
The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends  
having the interior filter changed during vehicle  
maintenance.  
Pre-ventilation  
Principle  
Lever for changing the airflow direction, ar-  
row 1.  
The car's interior can be cooled or heated  
before driving off with the pre-ventilation. De-  
pending on set temperature and ambient tem-  
perature, the car's interior is ventilated or pos-  
sibly heated using the residual engine heat.  
Knurled wheel for variable opening and  
closing of the air vents, arrow 2.  
Setting the ventilation  
Depending on the desired ventilation, align the  
air flow directly or indirectly toward the pas-  
sengers.  
General information  
The system can be switched on and off directly  
or via a preset departure time.  
The activation time is determined based on  
the outside temperature. The system promptly  
switches on before the selected departure  
time.  
Air quality  
General information  
The air quality in the interior is improved by the  
following components:  
The system switches off automatically after a  
certain period of time. The system continues to  
run for some time after being switched off.  
Emission tested passenger compartment.  
Interior filter.  
Functional requirements  
The vehicle is in idle state or standby state.  
Air conditioning system to control the  
temperature, air flow and recirculated-air  
mode.  
The vehicle battery is sufficiently charged.  
If pre-ventilation is switched on, the vehicle  
battery will be discharged. Thus, limit the  
maximum activation time to save the vehi-  
cle battery. The system will be available  
again after the engine is started or after a  
short trip.  
Pre-ventilation.  
Interior filter  
The interior filter cleans the incoming fresh  
air or the circulated interior air in recirculation  
mode.  
Time and date are set correctly.  
The ventilation air vents are open.  
Depending on the equipment:  
Dust and pollen is filtered out from the in-  
flowing air.  
Nano-particle emissions are reduced.  
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Activating the departure time  
Switching pre-ventilation on/off  
1.  
Tap the icon for the Climate menu  
on the menu bar.  
1.  
Tap the icon for the Climate menu  
on the menu bar.  
2. "General settings"  
2. "General settings"  
3. "Pre-ventilation"  
3. "Pre-ventilation"  
4. "Departure plan"  
4. Select the desired setting.  
5. Activate the desired departure time.  
Departure time  
Display on the instrument cluster  
General information  
Different departure times can be set to ensure  
a comfortable interior temperature in the vehi-  
cle at the time of departure.  
Icon  
Description  
Icon illuminates: a depar-  
ture time is activated.  
One-time departure time: the time can be  
set.  
Icon flashes: pre-ventila-  
tion is switched on.  
The system is switched on once.  
Departure time with weekday: time and day  
of the week can be set.  
Activating with My BMW App  
Depending on vehicle equipment, the My BMW  
App with remote functionality can be used to  
turn on precooling at a preset departure time  
or immediately.  
On the desired weekdays, the system will  
be switched on before the set departure  
time.  
The departure time is preselected in two steps:  
Set departure times.  
Pre-conditioning through  
Remote Engine Start  
Activate departure times.  
A minimum of 10 minutes should pass be-  
tween setting and activating the departure  
time and the planned departure time to allow a  
sufficient period of time for the air conditioning.  
Principle  
Pre-conditioning cools or heats the car's inte-  
rior prior to start of the trip to a comfortable  
temperature. The system automatically cools,  
vents, and heats depending on the interior, ex-  
ternal, and set temperature. Snow and ice may  
be removed more easily.  
Setting the departure time  
1.  
Tap the icon for the Climate menu  
on the menu bar.  
The system starts the engine automatically  
and allows it to run for a limited period of time.  
2. "General settings"  
3. "Pre-ventilation"  
4. "Departure plan"  
5. Select the desired departure time.  
6. Set the desired departure time.  
7. Select day of the week, if needed.  
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Safety information  
Enabling the automatic engine start  
function  
The automatic engine start must be enabled  
before using the system. Otherwise, the en-  
gine cannot switch on automatically to clima-  
tize the car's interior.  
DANGER  
If the exhaust pipe is blocked or ventilation  
is insufficient, harmful exhaust gases can pol-  
lute the area in and around the vehicle or  
penetrate the vehicle. The exhaust gases  
contain pollutants which are colorless and  
odorless. In enclosed areas or areas with in-  
sufficient ventilation, exhaust gases can also  
accumulate outside of the vehicle. There is a  
danger to life. Keep the exhaust pipe free and  
ensure sufficient ventilation. Do not switch on  
pre-conditioning in enclosed areas or areas  
with insufficient ventilation, e.g. in enclosed  
garages.  
1.  
Tap the icon for the Climate menu  
on the menu bar.  
2. "General settings"  
3. "Pre-conditioning"  
4. "Remote Engine Start"  
5. "Start engine for climate control"  
6. Confirm the disclaimer.  
Turning on/turning off the pre-  
conditioning  
Warning  
When pre-conditioning is in operation, high  
temperatures can occur underneath the  
body, for instance caused by the exhaust  
system. If combustible materials such as  
leaves or grass come in contact with hot  
parts of the exhaust system, these materials  
can ignite. There is a risk of fire, injury, and  
property damage. Make sure that no com-  
bustible materials can come in contact with  
hot vehicle parts during pre-conditioning, e.g.  
leaves, grass, natural gas, gasoline, oil or  
other combustible objects.  
General information  
The system switches off automatically after  
max. 15 minutes for safety reasons.  
The system can be switched on a maximum of  
two times in a row.  
The system will be available again as soon  
as the drive-ready state is activated and deac-  
tivated again.  
Switching on via iDrive  
1.  
Tap the icon for the Climate menu  
on the menu bar.  
Functional requirements  
The vehicle is in idle state or standby state.  
Battery is sufficiently charged.  
The fuel tank capacity is sufficient.  
Hood is closed.  
2. "General settings"  
3. "Pre-conditioning"  
4. "Start now"  
Switching on/off via vehicle key  
The system can be switched on and off using  
the vehicle key.  
Make sure that the vehicle's date and time  
are set correctly.  
Air vents are opened.  
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Press the button on the vehicle key  
three times within 1 second.  
Setting the departure time  
After operating the vehicle key, it takes  
approx. 3 seconds for the engine to switch on.  
1.  
Tap the icon for the Climate menu  
on the menu bar.  
To switch off the system, press the button  
again three times.  
2. "General settings"  
3. "Pre-conditioning"  
4. "Departure plan"  
Turning off with the Start/Stop button  
This system can be turned off directly by push-  
ing the Start/Stop button without depressing  
the brake pedal.  
5. Set the departure time.  
6. Select day of the week, if needed.  
Activating the departure time  
Air conditioning for departure time  
1.  
Tap the icon for the Climate menu  
on the menu bar.  
General information  
Scheduled departure times can be set up in  
the system to ensure a comfortable interior  
temperature in the vehicle at the time of depar-  
ture.  
2. "General settings"  
3. "Pre-conditioning"  
4. "Departure plan"  
5. Activate the desired departure time.  
One-time departure time: the time of the  
scheduled departure can be set.  
Display  
The system is switched on once.  
In the instrument cluster:  
Departure time with weekday: time and day  
of the week of the scheduled departure can  
be set.  
The engine runs for the purpose  
of operating the pre-condition-  
ing. The vehicle is not ready to  
drive.  
The departure time is preselected in two steps:  
Set departure times.  
Activate departure times.  
Icon  
Description  
The system is activated automatically a few  
minutes before the set departure time. The  
system remains switched on for a short time  
after the set departure time.  
Icon on the instrument  
panel.  
Icon illuminates: a depar-  
ture time is activated.  
For safety reasons, the air conditioning can  
only be activated once for the departure time.  
Icon flashes: pre-condition-  
ing is switched on.  
The system will be available again as soon  
as the drive-ready state is activated and deac-  
tivated again.  
Confirmation signals from the  
vehicle  
The activation of the system is confirmed by  
flashing twice.  
Observe the information about the intended  
use of the vehicle.  
Additional information:  
For Your Own Safety, refer to page 9.  
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The parking lights are switched on as long as  
the system is switched on.  
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risk of property damage. Make sure that the  
travel path of the respective system is clear  
during programming and operation. Also fol-  
low the safety information for the hand-held  
transmitter.  
Vehicle features and options  
This chapter describes model-specific equip-  
ment, systems, and functions that are currently  
available, or may become available in the fu-  
ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.  
Additional information:  
Compatibility  
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.  
If this icon is printed on the packaging  
or in the operating instructions of the  
remote-controlled system, the system  
is generally compatible with the integrated uni-  
versal remote control.  
Integrated universal remote  
control  
Additional questions are answered by:  
Principle  
An authorized service center or another  
qualified service center or repair shop.  
The integrated universal remote control in the  
interior mirror can operate remote-controlled  
systems such as garage door openers, alarm  
systems or locking systems.  
on the Internet.  
HomeLink is a registered trademark of Gentex  
Corporation.  
For any additional questions, contact an au-  
thorized service center or another qualified  
service center or repair shop.  
General information  
The integrated universal remote control re-  
places up to three different hand-held trans-  
mitters. To operate the remote control, the  
buttons on the interior mirror must be pro-  
grammed with the desired functions.  
Operating elements on the interior  
mirror  
Before selling the vehicle, delete the stored  
functions for the sake of security.  
If possible, do not install the antenna of the  
remote-controlled system near metal objects  
to ensure the best possible operation.  
Safety information  
Warning  
Buttons, arrow 1.  
LED, arrow 2.  
The operation of remote-controlled systems  
with the integrated universal remote control  
such as the garage door may result in injury,  
for example, body parts becoming jammed in  
a garage door. There is a risk of injury and  
Hand-held transmitter of the remote-con-  
trolled system, arrow 3.  
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Press and hold the button on the interior  
mirror for approx. 2 seconds. Perform  
this procedure three times.  
Programming the integrated  
universal remote control  
If the integrated universal remote con-  
trol remains nonoperational, continue  
with the special features for rolling code  
radio systems.  
Functional requirement  
The battery of the hand-held transmitter must  
be fully charged at the time of programming  
to ensure an optimal range of the integrated  
universal remote control.  
LED does not illuminate green after  
60 seconds: programming not com-  
pleted.  
Programming individual buttons  
1. Park the vehicle within range of the remote-  
controlled system.  
Repeat steps 3 to 5.  
Special feature of the rolling code  
wireless system  
For systems with a rolling code radio system,  
the integrated universal remote control and the  
system also have to be synchronized.  
2. Turn on standby state.  
3. Select desired button on the interior mirror:  
Program available button:  
Press the button.  
Program already assigned button:  
Refer to information on synchronization in the  
operating instructions of the remote-controlled  
system.  
Press and hold the button for approx.  
20 seconds.  
The LED on the interior mirror will slowly  
begin flashing orange.  
1. Program the desired button on the interior  
mirror.  
4. Hold the hand-held transmitter for the  
remote-controlled system approx. 1 to  
12 in/2.5 to 30 cm away from the buttons  
on the interior mirror.  
2. Locate and press the synchronizing button  
on the remote-controlled system such as  
on the garage door.  
You have approx. 30 seconds for the next  
step.  
The required distance depends on the  
hand-held transmitter.  
Synchronizing is easier with the aid of a  
second person.  
5. Press and hold the button on the hand-held  
transmitter.  
3. Press and hold the programmed button on  
the interior mirror for approx. 3 seconds.  
Canada: if programming with the hand-held  
transmitter was interrupted, hold down the  
interior mirror button and repeatedly press  
and release the hand-held transmitter but-  
ton for 2 seconds.  
If necessary, repeat this step up to three  
times in order to end synchronization. Once  
synchronization is complete, the program-  
med function will be carried out.  
6. The LED can illuminate in different ways:  
Operation  
After programming, the remote-controlled sys-  
tem can be operated with the button on the  
interior mirror.  
The LED illuminates green: program-  
ming completed.  
Release button.  
The LED flashes green rapidly: the  
hand-held transmitter was detected but  
programming is not complete.  
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Press and hold the desired button of the re-  
mote-controlled system within range until the  
function is triggered.  
Sockets  
Principle  
The socket can be used for electronic devi-  
ces when the standby or drive-ready state is  
switched on.  
The LED on the interior mirror is continuously  
illuminated green during the transmission of  
the radio signal.  
Deleting a button assignment  
The button assignment cannot be deleted indi-  
vidually.  
General information  
The total load of all sockets must not exceed  
140 watts at 12 volts.  
Press and hold the two outer buttons on  
the interior mirror simultaneously for approxi-  
mately 10 seconds until the LED flashes green  
rapidly.  
Do not damage the socket by using unsuitable  
connectors.  
Safety information  
All stored button assignments will be deleted.  
Warning  
Sun visor  
Devices and cables in the unfolding area of  
the airbags such as portable navigation devi-  
ces can hinder the unfolding of the airbag or  
be thrown around in the car's interior while  
unfolding. There is a risk of injury and risk  
of property damage. Make sure that devices  
and cables are not in the airbag's area of  
unfolding.  
Glare shield  
Fold the sun visor down or up.  
Glare shield from the side  
Folding the sun visor out  
1. Fold the sun visor down.  
2. Detach it from the holder and swing it to-  
ward the side window.  
Warning  
Battery chargers that charge the vehicle bat-  
tery via sockets or cigarette lighters in the  
vehicle may overload or damage the 12 V  
electrical system. There is a risk of injury  
and risk of property damage. Only connect  
battery chargers for the vehicle battery to the  
jump-start terminals in the engine compart-  
ment.  
Folding the sun visor in  
Proceed in the reverse order to close the sun  
visor.  
Vanity mirror  
A vanity mirror is located in the sun visor be-  
hind a cover.  
Warning  
If metal objects fall or are plugged into elec-  
tronic interfaces, e.g., sockets or USB ports,  
these objects can cause a short circuit and  
destroy the interface. There is a risk of injury  
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and risk of property damage. Make sure to  
prevent metal objects from falling or being  
plugged into electronic interfaces. Insert the  
cigarette lighter or socket cover again after  
using the socket.  
In the front center console  
Front center armrest  
Two USB ports are located in the center con-  
sole.  
Properties:  
USB port Type C.  
For charging mobile devices and for data  
transfer.  
The center armrest contains a socket.  
Charge current: maximum 3 A per port.  
In the rear center console  
USB port  
General information  
Follow the information regarding the connec-  
tion of mobile devices to the USB port in the  
section on USB connections.  
Additional information:  
USB connection, see Owner's Manual for Nav-  
igation, Entertainment, Communication;  
Two USB ports are located in the center con-  
sole in the rear passenger compartment.  
Safety information  
Properties:  
USB port Type C.  
Warning  
For charging mobile devices.  
Charge current: maximum 3 A per port.  
If metal objects fall or are plugged into elec-  
tronic interfaces, e.g., sockets or USB ports,  
these objects can cause a short circuit and  
destroy the interface. There is a risk of injury  
and risk of property damage. Make sure to  
prevent metal objects from falling or being  
plugged into electronic interfaces. Insert the  
cigarette lighter or socket cover again after  
using the socket.  
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Attaching optional accessories  
1. Slide the cover down.  
Travel & Comfort system  
General information  
The front seat backrests have mounts and var-  
ious connection options:  
Mounts for attaching optional accessories,  
e.g., universal holders for tablets or coat  
hangers.  
USB ports.  
Properties of the USB ports:  
USB port Type C.  
2. Mount the optional accessories, refer to As-  
sembly Instructions.  
For charging mobile devices.  
Charge current: maximum 3 A / 45 W per  
seat.  
Wireless charging tray  
For more information, contact an authorized  
service center or another qualified service cen-  
ter or repair shop.  
Principle  
The wireless charging tray is used to wirelessly  
charge Qi-certified smartphones.  
Overview  
General information  
Quick charging functions are supported de-  
pending on the smartphone.  
The integrated fan cools the device to be  
charged.  
When inserting the smartphone to be charged,  
make sure that there is nothing between the  
smartphone to be charged and the wireless  
charging tray.  
The mounts for attaching optional accessories  
are located behind the marked covers.  
The charging process is shown by the  
charge indicator on the control display.  
The USB ports are located behind the marked  
covers.  
Safety information  
Warning  
When charging a Qi-compatible device in the  
wireless charging tray, any metal objects on  
the tray together with the device can become  
very hot. Storage media or electronic cards,  
e.g., chip cards, cards with magnetic strips, or  
cards for transmitting signals, may not func-  
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tion correctly when placed together on the  
tray with the device. There is a risk of injury  
and risk of property damage. When charging  
mobile devices, make sure there are no ob-  
jects on the tray together with the device.  
Inserting a smartphone  
Place the smartphone in the middle of the tray  
on the driver's side, with the display facing up.  
Forgotten warning  
General information  
A warning may be issued if a Qi-certified  
smartphone was forgotten in the wireless  
charging tray when leaving the vehicle.  
Overview  
Tray in the center console:  
The forgotten warning is displayed in the in-  
strument cluster.  
Enable/Disable Forgotten Warning  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "System settings"  
4. "Wireless charging tray"  
5. "Mobile phone reminder"  
1
Storage area  
Fan  
2
System limits  
Functional requirements  
The charge current may be reduced or charg-  
ing may be temporarily interrupted in the wire-  
less charging tray in the following situations:  
The smartphone to be charged must be Qi-  
certified.  
Standby state is switched on.  
Charging function is turned on.  
Due to excessive temperatures on the tray  
and smartphone.  
The smartphone cannot exceed maximum  
dimensions of approx. 6.69 x 3.34 x  
0.7 in/170 x 85 x 18 mm.  
If there are objects between the smart-  
phone and wireless charging tray.  
If storage media or electronic cards,  
e.g., chip cards, cards with magnetic  
stripes, or cards for signal transmission, are  
located between the smartphone and wire-  
less charging tray.  
Protective sleeves and covers must be suit-  
able for wireless charging.  
The smartphone to be charged is located  
in the center of the tray. The smartphone  
display is facing up.  
Due to protective sleeves and covers that  
exceed a thickness of 0.07 in/2 mm  
Activating/deactivating charging  
1.  
Due to protective sleeves and covers made  
of unsuitable material, e.g., with magnetic  
parts.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "System settings"  
4. "Wireless charging tray"  
5. "Wireless charging"  
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Due to add-on parts for the smartphone,  
e.g., holders.  
be verified in regular intervals, especially when  
borders are frequently crossed.  
By configuring the smartphone settings,  
e.g., for charging. Follow the instructions  
given on the control display and smart-  
phone, as applicable.  
Other users and occupants of the vehicle must  
be informed about the system. In addition, in-  
formation about the system is required when  
handing off the vehicle.  
Data transfer and data storage  
Whether recording data will be sent or stored  
depends on the recording function.  
Interior camera  
Principle  
Interior camera:  
The interior camera can be used to record the  
vehicle interior.  
Data transfer to a mobile device, connec-  
tion to the vehicle via WLAN.  
Data is saved to the vehicle and assigned  
to the BMW ID or driver profile.  
General information  
The interior camera can provide the following  
functions:  
Remote Inside View:  
Sending data to a mobile device via the My  
BMW App, connected with ConnectedDrive  
account.  
Interior camera.  
You can record, save and display media.  
Remote Inside View.  
Data is saved to the My BMW App and,  
after data is sent, to the mobile device.  
The vehicle interior can be recorded using  
the My BMW App.  
Anti-theft recorder:  
Anti-theft recorder.  
Sending data to a mobile device via the My  
BMW App, connected with ConnectedDrive  
account.  
If the alarm system is triggered, the vehicle  
interior is automatically recorded. Record-  
ings can also be played using the My BMW  
App.  
Data is stored in the vehicle and after the  
data transfer in the mobile device.  
More information on the scope and content of  
data processing is available on the Internet in  
the ConnectedDrive privacy notices/service de-  
scriptions.  
Data protection  
General information  
The permissibility of recording and using re-  
cordings is contingent upon the statutory regu-  
lations of the country in which the system is to  
be used. The user is responsible for the use of  
the system and compliance with the respective  
regulations.  
Occupying the seats  
The interior camera is also used for the detec-  
tion of occupied seats.  
When all doors are closed, the interior camera  
switches on automatically on a regular basis.  
This system analyzes the vehicle interior to  
detect which seats are occupied. No media  
recordings are made in the process. Two in-  
frared light sources next to the camera lens  
illuminate while the interior camera is active.  
The vehicle manufacturer recommends that  
you verify there are no statutory or regulatory  
restrictions on using the system in your region  
or country prior to initial use. In addition, the  
laws with respect to use of the system should  
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Depending on the lighting conditions, the infra-  
red light sources may be visible.  
Activating/deactivating interior  
camera  
Prior to the first use of the interior camera,  
the recording function and, if necessary, data  
transfer must be activated. To do this, confirm  
the query on the control display. Additional  
activation may be required for some system  
functions.  
Functional requirements  
Interior camera:  
Privacy Policy accepted.  
Data protection, refer to page 69.  
The camera is activated.  
Follow applicable legal regulations.  
To transfer recordings to mobile devices:  
The recording function or data transfer can be  
deactivated or activated.  
Data transfer is activated.  
Mobile device is connected to the vehicle  
via WLAN.  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "All apps"  
Remote Inside View/Anti-theft recorder:  
3. "Interior camera"  
4. "Settings"  
Privacy Policy accepted.  
My BMW App is installed on the mobile de-  
vice.  
5. Select the desired setting.  
My BMW App is linked with the Connected-  
Drive account.  
Interior camera  
Vehicle is parked and locked.  
Recording mode  
Anti-theft recorder: equipped with alarm  
system.  
Recording  
mode  
Function  
Ensure that the faces of occupants are visible  
and are not partially or completely covered, for  
instance by face masks.  
"Single  
photo"  
Shortly after triggering, a  
photo will be taken.  
Overview  
"Smile"  
When the system detects a  
smile, a picture will be taken.  
"Self-timer  
(3 sec.)"  
After the timer has expired, a  
photo will be taken.  
"Burst  
mode"  
Shortly after triggering, a ser-  
ies of pictures will be taken.  
Take picture  
1.  
Apps menu  
The interior camera is located on the head-  
liner.  
2. "All apps"  
3. "Interior camera"  
4. "Photo"  
Additional information:  
Around the headliner, refer to page 35.  
5. Select desired recording mode.  
6. Triggering a photo.  
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Depending on the selected recording mode,  
the photo occurs shortly after the triggering,  
when a smile is recognized or the timer has  
elapsed.  
4. "Settings"  
5. Select the desired setting.  
An individual gesture can be assigned for re-  
cordings with the interior camera.  
For burst shots, the series of pictures will be  
displayed as a preview.  
Remote Inside View  
Recordings of the vehicle interior can be  
played on a mobile device using the My BMW  
App in order to check the vehicle interior, e.g.,  
for forgotten objects.  
Recording video  
1. "MENU"  
2. "All apps"  
3. "Interior camera"  
4. "Video"  
The function is not suitable for monitoring peo-  
ple or animals left behind.  
5. Start video recording.  
You can only record video for a certain time.  
Anti-theft recorder  
If the alarm system is triggered, the vehicle in-  
terior is automatically recorded. The My BMW  
App issues a notification when recordings are  
being taken. The recording can be shown on a  
mobile device.  
Displaying and managing  
recordings  
Saved recordings can be displayed, transferred  
and deleted in the vehicle.  
Up to three recordings can be saved to the  
vehicle and synchronized with the My BMW  
App. If the vehicle is reset to factory settings,  
recordings saved to the vehicle are deleted.  
With some national-market versions, record-  
ings are only shown on the control display  
when the vehicle speed is less than approx.  
2 mph/3 km/h for safety reasons.  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "All apps"  
3. "Interior camera"  
4. "Gallery"  
5. Select the desired recording.  
6. Select the desired setting.  
Scan the QR code shown on the control dis-  
play to send recordings to a mobile device.  
The recording is transferred when the pop-up  
on the mobile device is opened. The mobile  
device must be connected to the vehicle via  
WLAN.  
Settings  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "All apps"  
3. "Interior camera"  
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Storage compartments  
Vehicle features and options  
Warning  
Anti-slip pads such as anti-slip mats can  
damage the dashboard. Attached objects  
could come loose. There is a risk of injury and  
risk of property damage. Do not use anti-slip  
pads.  
This chapter describes model-specific equip-  
ment, systems, and functions that are currently  
available, or may become available in the fu-  
ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.  
Additional information:  
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.  
Glove compartment  
Safety information  
Opening the glove compartment  
Warning  
When driving, loose items or devices con-  
nected to the vehicle with a cable, i.e., mobile  
phones, may be thrown around the vehicle,  
e.g., in the event of an accident or when brak-  
ing or performing evasive maneuvers. There  
is a risk of injury and risk of property damage.  
Secure loose objects or devices that are con-  
nected to the vehicle via a cable.  
Press the button.  
Warning  
Closing the glove compartment  
Open flaps of the storage compartments,  
e.g., glove compartment or center armrest,  
protrude into the interior when folded open  
and may be in the way of an airbag that  
deploys. In addition, objects in the open stor-  
age compartment can be thrown into the ve-  
hicle interior during the trip, for instance, in  
the event of an accident or when braking or  
making an evasive maneuver. There is a risk  
of injury. Always close storage compartments  
immediately after use.  
Fold the lid closed.  
Locking the glove compartment  
The glove compartment can be locked with  
an integrated key. This prevents access to the  
glove compartment.  
After the glove compartment has been locked,  
the vehicle key can be given to someone with-  
out the integrated key, for example, when the  
car is being parked by a parking attendant.  
Additional information:  
Integrated key, refer to page 75.  
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Opening the center armrest  
Storage compartments in  
the doors  
General information  
There are storage compartments in the doors.  
Safety information  
Warning  
Press the button.  
Breakable objects such as glass bottles or  
glasses can break in the event of an acci-  
dent, braking or an evasive maneuver. Bro-  
ken glass can be scattered in the car's in-  
terior. There is a risk of injury and risk of  
property damage. Do not use any breakable  
objects while driving. Only stow breakable  
objects in closed storage compartments.  
Closing the center armrest  
Press both lids down until they engage.  
Front cup holder  
Safety information  
Warning  
Storage tray in center  
console  
Unsuitable containers in the cup holders may  
damage the cup holders or be thrown about  
the car’s interior in the event of an accident,  
an evasive maneuver, or forceful braking.  
Spilled liquids can distract from the surround-  
ing traffic conditions, lead to an accident and  
damage vehicle components. Hot drinks can  
damage the cup holder or lead to scalding.  
There is a risk of injury and risk of property  
damage. Do not force objects into the cup  
holder. Make sure that drink containers are  
secured firmly in the cup holder. Use light-  
weight, shatterproof, and sealable contain-  
ers. Clean up spilled liquids immediately. Do  
not transport hot beverages.  
The center console has storage compart-  
ments.  
Additional information:  
Wireless charging tray, refer to page 296.  
Front center armrest  
General information  
Storage compartments are located in the cen-  
ter armrest between the seats.  
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Overview  
Overview  
Two cup holders are located in the center con-  
sole.  
Two cup holders are located in the center arm-  
rest.  
Rear cup holder  
Safety information  
Warning  
Coat hooks  
General information  
The coat hooks are located in the grab handles  
in the rear.  
Unsuitable containers in the cup holders may  
damage the cup holders or be thrown about  
the car’s interior in the event of an accident,  
an evasive maneuver, or forceful braking.  
Spilled liquids can distract from the surround-  
ing traffic conditions, lead to an accident and  
damage vehicle components. Hot drinks can  
damage the cup holder or lead to scalding.  
There is a risk of injury and risk of property  
damage. Do not force objects into the cup  
holder. Make sure that drink containers are  
secured firmly in the cup holder. Use light-  
weight, shatterproof, and sealable contain-  
ers. Clean up spilled liquids immediately. Do  
not transport hot beverages.  
Safety information  
Warning  
Clothing articles on the coat hooks can ob-  
struct the view while driving. There is a risk of  
accident, injury, and property damage. When  
suspending clothing articles from the coat  
hooks, ensure that they will not obstruct the  
driver's view.  
Warning  
Improper use of the coat hooks can lead to a  
risk of objects flying about during braking and  
evasive maneuvers. There is a risk of injury  
and risk of property damage. Only hang light-  
weight objects, for instance clothing articles,  
from the coat hooks.  
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Cargo area  
Vehicle features and options  
Warning  
Improperly stowed objects can slip and be  
thrown into the car's interior, for instance in  
the event of an accident, braking or an eva-  
sive maneuver. Vehicle occupants can be hit  
and injured. There is a risk of injury and risk  
of property damage. Stow and secure objects  
and cargo properly.  
This chapter describes model-specific equip-  
ment, systems, and functions that are currently  
available, or may become available in the fu-  
ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.  
Additional information:  
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.  
Loading  
NOTICE  
Fluids in the cargo area can cause damage.  
There is a risk of property damage. Make  
sure that no fluids leak in the cargo area.  
Safety information  
Warning  
High gross vehicle weight can overheat the  
tires, damage them internally and cause  
a sudden tire pressure loss. Driving char-  
acteristics may be negatively impacted, re-  
ducing directional stability, lengthening the  
braking distances and changing the steering  
response. There is a risk of accident, injury,  
and property damage. Pay attention to the  
permitted load-carrying capacity of the tires  
and never exceed the permitted gross vehicle  
weight.  
Steps for determining correct load  
limit  
1. Locate the statement “The combined  
weight of occupants and cargo should  
never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbson the  
vehicle’s placard.  
2. Determine the combined weight of the  
driver and passengers that will be riding in  
the vehicle.  
3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver  
and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs.  
4. The resulting figure equals the available  
amount of cargo and luggage load ca-  
pacity. For example, if the “XXXamount  
equals 1,400 lbs and there will be five  
150 lbs passengers in the vehicle, the  
amount of available cargo and luggage  
load capacity is 650 lbs (1,400 - 750 (5 x  
150) = 650 lbs).  
Warning  
When driving, loose items or devices con-  
nected to the vehicle with a cable, i.e., mobile  
phones, may be thrown around the vehicle,  
e.g., in the event of an accident or when brak-  
ing or performing evasive maneuvers. There  
is a risk of injury and risk of property damage.  
Secure loose objects or devices that are con-  
nected to the vehicle via a cable.  
5. Determine the combined weight of luggage  
and cargo being loaded on the vehicle.  
That weight may not safely exceed the  
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available cargo and luggage load capacity  
calculated in Step 4.  
Lashing eyes in the cargo  
area  
6. If the vehicle will be towing a trailer, load  
from your trailer will be transferred to the  
vehicle. Consult this manual to determine  
how this reduces the available cargo and  
luggage load capacity of the vehicle.  
General information  
Attach auxiliary materials to secure the cargo  
such as lashing straps, tensioning straps, draw  
straps, or cargo nets to the lashing eyes.  
Payload  
Overview  
The maximum payload is the sum of the  
weight of the occupants and the cargo.  
The lashing eyes are located in the cargo area.  
The greater the weight of the occupants, the  
less cargo that can be transported.  
Multifunction hook  
Stowing and securing cargo  
Cover sharp edges and corners on the  
cargo.  
General information  
A multifunction hook is located on the left and  
right side in the cargo area.  
Fasten the aids for securing the load to the  
lashing eyes in the cargo area.  
Safety information  
Small and light cargo: secure with tension-  
ing straps or tension bands or with a lug-  
gage compartment net.  
Warning  
Larger and heavy cargo: secure with cargo  
straps.  
Improper use of the multifunction hooks can  
lead to a risk of objects flying about, e.g., dur-  
ing braking and evasive maneuvers. There is  
a risk of injury and risk of property damage.  
Only hang lightweight objects from the multi-  
function hooks. Heavy luggage in the cargo  
area must be properly secured.  
Heavy cargo: stow as far forward as possi-  
ble, directly behind and at the bottom of the  
rear seat backrests.  
Very heavy cargo: stow as far forward as  
possible, directly behind and at the bottom  
of the rear seat backrests. When the rear  
seat is not occupied, secure each of the  
outer seat belts in the opposite buckle.  
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if necessary, fold down the rear seat back-  
rest, refer to page 307.  
Weight  
The multifunction hooks can only hold items  
with a maximum weight of 7 lbs/3 kg.  
Storage compartment on  
the right side  
Depending on the equipment:  
A storage compartment is available on the  
right side of the cargo area.  
2. Remove the storage compartment.  
Storage compartment on  
the left side  
Depending on the equipment:  
A storage compartment is located on the left  
side in the cargo area.  
3. Slightly lift the storage tray with the wheel  
change set and emergency wheel and pull  
it to the back.  
With emergency wheel:  
enlarging the cargo area  
Principle  
The emergency wheel and any related compo-  
nents can be temporarily removed to enlarge  
the cargo area.  
Removing the emergency wheel  
and the storage compartments  
1. To remove the cargo area floor, pull it up-  
ward directly behind the rear backrests and,  
4. Remove the emergency wheel, wheel  
change set and storage tray.  
5. Insert the cargo area floor.  
Inserting the emergency wheel and  
the storage compartments  
Proceed in reverse order to insert the emer-  
gency wheel and the storage compartments.  
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securely against the backrest. If possible, ad-  
just the backrest tilt for all affected backrests  
and correctly adjust the seats. Make sure that  
seats and backrests are securely engaged or  
locked. If possible and necessary, adjust the  
height of the head restraints or remove them.  
Enlarging the cargo area  
Principle  
The cargo area can be enlarged by folding  
down the rear seat backrests.  
General information  
Folding down the rear seat backrest  
The rear seat backrest is divided at a ratio of  
40–20–40. The right rear seat backrest and  
the center section can be folded down sepa-  
rately. The left rear seat backrest can be folded  
down together with the center section.  
From the cargo area  
1. Unlock the belt lock of the center seat belt  
in the rear using the buckle tongue of an-  
other seat belt.  
The rear seat backrests can be folded down  
from the cargo area. The center section can be  
separately folded down from the rear.  
2. Insert the buckle tongue at the end of the  
belt into the specially designated fixture on  
the rear shelf.  
Safety information  
Warning  
Vehicle parts can be damaged or body parts  
jammed when folding down the rear seat  
backrest. There is a risk of injury or risk of  
property damage. Make sure that the area of  
movement of the rear seat backrest including  
head restraint is clear when folding down.  
3. Push the corresponding head restraint  
down as far as it will go.  
4. Pull the corresponding lever in the cargo  
area to release the rear seat backrest. The  
Warning  
If a rear seat backrest is not locked, unse-  
cured cargo can be thrown about the car’s  
interior; for instance, in the event of an acci-  
dent, braking or an evasive maneuver. There  
is a risk of injury. Make sure that the rear seat  
backrest is locked after folding it back.  
Warning  
The stability of the child restraint system is  
limited or compromised with incorrect seat  
setting or improper installation of the child  
seat. There is a risk of injury or danger to life.  
Make sure that the child restraint system fits  
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unlocked rear seat backrest moves forward  
slightly.  
Locking/unlocking the center  
section  
You can lock the center section to prevent it  
from being folded down from the rear, e.g.,  
when handing your vehicle over to a valet  
parking service.  
1. Fold down the left rear seat backrest with  
middle section.  
2.  
To lock: Push the lock forward.  
To unlock: Push the lock backward.  
5. Fold the rear seat backrest forward.  
3. Return the rear seat backrest to the upright  
seat position and engage it.  
Folding back the rear seat backrest  
1. Return the rear seat backrest to the upright  
seat position and engage it.  
2. Release the buckle tongue from the fixture  
on the rear shelf.  
3. Insert the buckle tongue in the belt lock of  
the center seat belt. Make sure you hear  
the buckle tongue engage.  
Folding down middle section  
Pull lever and fold the center section forward.  
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