My Car User Manual

My CarUser Manual

MOBILITY for your BMW iX 2021-2025

Charging the vehicle  
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Charging the vehicle  
The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends  
that, prior to your first use of a charging loca-  
tion, you have the compatibility of the follow-  
ing components confirmed:  
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.  
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Charging cable.  
Charging station.  
Additional information:  
Domestic socket outlet and connected  
circuits.  
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.  
General information  
Warning  
Damaged or worn charging equipment, e.g.,  
worn contacts, can become hot. There is a  
risk of fire. Only use chargers that are in good  
condition.  
The vehicle can be charged using various  
charging cables at charging stations, domestic  
socket outlets or industrial sockets.  
Control and monitoring of the charging process  
are handled fully automatically. When charging  
with AC, the charge current level can be ad-  
justed via iDrive.  
Warning  
Even when it is indicated that the high-volt-  
age battery is discharged, the high-voltage  
system is always still under high voltage.  
There is a risk of fire or a risk of injury. Do  
not touch or change live parts, e.g., orange  
high-voltage cables, even when the batteries  
are discharged.  
Safety information  
Warning  
Working with electrical current improperly can  
lead to electric shock due to high voltages or  
high currents. There is a risk of fire or danger  
to life. Observe the general safety regulations  
when working with electrical current.  
Warning  
Contact with live components can lead to an  
electric shock. High voltage is present at the  
charging connection. There is a risk of injury  
or danger to life.  
Warning  
It is recommended that work on the charg-  
ing connection, for example cleaning, is per-  
formed by an authorized service center or an-  
other qualified service center or repair shop.  
A faulty or incorrectly designed charging de-  
vice at the charging location can cause dam-  
age to the vehicle and overload the power  
supply at the charging location. There is a  
risk of fire and an injury hazard.  
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Charge current  
NOTICE  
The charging cable connected to the vehicle  
and the charging cable connections may be  
damaged due to mechanical load. There is  
a risk of damage to property. Do not apply  
mechanical loads to the charging cable and  
the charging cable connections. Route the  
charging cable to the vehicle freely and avoid  
stress due to pulling or bending.  
General information  
The charge current strength is indicated in am-  
peres.  
There are differences in the maximum permis-  
sible charging current depending on the local  
power grid.  
Before charging, set a suitable current limit for  
the charging current.  
When charging at charging stations, the per-  
missible charging current is automatically de-  
tected and a current limit is set.  
Charging the high-voltage  
battery  
When charging at a domestic socket outlet, set  
the current limit yourself.  
The high-voltage battery serves as energy  
storage. The high-voltage battery can be  
charged utilizing energy recovery during the  
trip or via the power grid.  
Safety information  
Charge the vehicle at a suitable charging de-  
vice.  
Warning  
If the charge current strength is adjusted  
incorrectly, the power grid of the domestic  
socket outlet can be overloaded and over-  
heat. There is a risk of fire. Adjust the charge  
current strength to the power grid prior to  
charging on domestic socket outlets. With un-  
known power networks, set on the lowest  
level.  
Charge the high-voltage battery regularly so  
that it operates optimally.  
When charging via the power grid, you can  
chose between the following variants:  
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Domestic socket outlet.  
Industrial socket.  
AC charging station.  
DC charging station.  
Charging on a domestic socket  
outlet  
The permitted charge current strength must  
be determined, for instance by a qualified elec-  
trician, before first charging with your own do-  
mestic socket outlet or when charging with  
third-party domestic socket outlets.  
For optimal use of the energy from the power  
grid, charging at a charging station, e.g., at a  
BMW Wallbox, is recommended.  
The power grid and charging station should  
enable a charging capacity of at least 11 kW.  
A lower charging capacity will extend the  
charging time.  
Ensure that the charging station is installed  
according to the technical requirements of the  
power grid, e.g. by a qualified electrician.  
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Depending on national-market version, differ-  
ent charging cables are required and are in-  
cluded in the vehicle's scope of delivery.  
Current limit  
General information  
The current limit for charging with the Mode 2  
charging cable and the Mode 3 charging cable  
can be set via iDrive.  
Safety information  
Warning  
When charging at domestic sockets on another  
power grid, the set charging current again  
may need to be checked again. The permitted  
charge current strength must be determined,  
for instance by a qualified electrician, before  
charging with a domestic socket outlet.  
Incompatible charging cables, adapters, or  
unsuitable charging stations can heat up,  
cause damage to the vehicle, or lead to an  
electric shock. There is a risk of injury, dan-  
ger to life, and risk of damage to property.  
Use only charging cables, adapters, or charg-  
ing stations that are recommended for the  
respective vehicle type.  
If the approved charging current strength is un-  
known, set the current limit to the lowest level.  
Activating/deactivating current limit  
An authorized service center will be glad to  
provide information about suitable charging  
cables and adapters.  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Charging"  
4. "AC limit"  
5. "AC limit"  
Warning  
Improper use of the charging cable can pre-  
vent charging and lead to damage, for in-  
stance cable fire. There is a risk of fire and  
an injury hazard. Use the charging cable only  
for charging the vehicle, and do not extend it  
using cables or adapters.  
Setting the current limit  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Charging"  
4. "AC limit"  
5. Select the desired setting.  
Warning  
Settings are stored. When you change charg-  
ing locations you also might need to change  
the setting for charging.  
Damaged charging cables can become hot or  
cause electric shock. There is a risk of fire or  
an injury hazard. Use undamaged charging  
cables only.  
Charging cable  
Warning  
General information  
An incorrectly connected charging cable can  
lead to damage, for instance cable fire. There  
is a risk of injury or risk of damage to prop-  
erty. Make sure that the charging cable con-  
Use a Mode 2 charging cable, Mode 3 charging  
cable, or the permanently installed charging  
cable of a charging station to charge the vehi-  
cle.  
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nector is completely inserted in the charging  
socket.  
DC charging cable  
The DC charging cable that is permanently  
installed at the charging station makes is  
possible to charge at DC charging stations.  
Charging is performed with direct current  
at designated DC charging stations. At the  
higher dimensioned electrical connection of a  
DC charging station, the charging time is nor-  
mally substantially shorter compared to a do-  
mestic socket outlet or AC charging station.  
AC charging cable  
Mode 2 charging cable  
Mode 2 charging cables can be used to charge  
the vehicle from grounded domestic socket  
outlets. Charging at domestic socket outlet  
electrical connections is performed with alter-  
nating current.  
While charging at a DC charging station, an in-  
dication in the instrument cluster is displayed.  
When a Mode 2 charging cable is used, the  
efficiency values may differ from those stated  
on the energy label.  
Charge the vehicle only with a DC charging ca-  
ble with a length less than 98 ft/30 m.  
The DC charging cable is also referred to as  
Mode 4 charging cable.  
The Mode 2 charging cable is also referred to  
as standard charging cable.  
Storage  
Flexible Fast Charger, Mode 2  
charging cable  
The Flexible Fast Charger is a special mode 2  
charging cable.  
For the outbound delivery, the charging cable  
is stowed in the luggage compartment, for in-  
stance under the cargo floor panel or in a bag.  
Stow charging cable after use in the same  
place again.  
The interchangeable mains plugs of the Flex-  
ible Fast Charger allow you to charge flexi-  
bly using domestic socket outlets or industrial  
sockets with protective conductors.  
If the charging cable is stowed in a bag, fasten  
the bag at an open lashing eye in the luggage  
compartment.  
Roll up the charging cable loosely and make  
sure that it is not damaged when stowed, e.g.,  
cable becomes bent.  
Mode 3 charging cable  
The Mode 3 charging cable makes it possible  
to quickly recharge at sockets of designated  
AC charging stations using a special connec-  
tor. Charging is performed with alternating cur-  
rent at designated AC charging stations. The  
charging process can be completed faster than  
at domestic socket outlets.  
If required, store the charging cable with the  
connector cover attached in order to keep  
moisture out of the charging cable plug.  
Connecting the charging cable  
Depending on vehicle equipment and national-  
market version, a maximum charge current  
level of 16 A to 32 A is possible.  
General information  
Before connecting, if necessary clean the  
charging cable plug and the area between the  
charging socket flap and charging socket, e.g.,  
remove snow.  
The charging cable may be permanently in-  
stalled at the charging station.  
The Mode 3 charging cable is also referred to  
as AC quick charging cable.  
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4. Connect the Mode 2 charging cable to  
Functional requirements  
the domestic socket outlet or the Mode 3  
charging cable to the port at the AC charg-  
ing station as needed.  
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Selector lever position P is engaged.  
The drive-ready state is switched off.  
The vehicle is unlocked.  
5. Insert the charging cable connector for the  
charging socket and push it in until it en-  
gages.  
The parking brake is set.  
Charging socket flap  
6. Hold the charging cable until it is correctly  
locked.  
Removing the charging cable  
General information  
AC charging: The charging cable is locked  
while charging with the vehicle locked. Unlock  
the vehicle before removing.  
Direct current charging: during the charging  
process, the charging cable is locked. When  
the charging process is completed, the charg-  
ing cable is unlocked.  
The charging socket flap is located in the rear  
on the right side of the vehicle.  
Keep charging socket clean and unobstructed.  
Before unplugging, clean the area between the  
charging socket flap and charging socket as  
necessary, for instance remove snow.  
If the charging socket is not being used, open  
the charging socket flap and, if necessary,  
keep the charging socket lid closed.  
Disconnecting a charging cable  
1. If necessary, unlock the vehicle or the  
charging cable via iDrive.  
Connecting a charging cable  
When charging at a charging station, follow the  
instructions on the charging station.  
AC charging: the charging process ends  
when the vehicle is unlocked.  
1. To open the charging socket flap, press on  
the rear edge, arrow.  
The charging socket flap opens.  
2. Open the charging socket cover.  
3. Remove the cover of the charging cable  
connector, if needed.  
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DC charging: the charging process ends  
when the charging cable is unlocked via  
iDrive or at the charging station directly.  
When the vehicle is unlocked, the charging ca-  
ble can be unlocked using the button on the  
charging socket.  
2. Press the release button on the handle, ar-  
row 1, and grasp the charging cable at the  
gripping areas.  
Releasing the charging cable using the  
key  
The charging cable release key is located next  
to the charging socket.  
3. Detach the charging cable from the charg-  
ing socket, arrow 2.  
4. Close the charging power socket cover until  
it clicks into place.  
Unlocking charging cable via iDrive  
5. Press the charging socket flap closed until it  
engages.  
Selecting unlock directly  
Depending on the display on the control dis-  
play, the function can be selected directly.  
6. Attach cover of the charging cable connec-  
tor, if needed.  
7. Remove the mode 2 charging cable from  
the domestic socket outlet or the fast  
charging cable (mode 3) from the socket on  
the AC charging station as needed.  
1.  
"Unlock charging cable now"  
2. "Unlock charging cable now"  
8. Stow the charging cable as required.  
Unlocking via the menu  
At a charging station, insert the perma-  
nently installed charging cable in the place  
provided for it.  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Charging"  
Unlocking the charging cable  
4. "Unlock charging cable"  
5. "Unlock charging cable now"  
6. "Stop and unlock charging cable"  
Principle  
AC charging cable: where applicable, the  
charging cable is unlocked when the vehicle is  
unlocked.  
7. To disconnect the charging cable, press the  
button on the charging socket. You can also  
disconnect the charging cable when the ve-  
hicle is locked.  
DC charging cable: the charging cable is un-  
locked via iDrive or by ending the charging  
process at the charging station.  
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may not continue automatically after the suc-  
cessful installation.  
Additional settings for unlocking  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
Safety information  
3. "Charging"  
4. "Unlock charging cable"  
5. Select the desired setting:  
NOTICE  
The charging socket flap and charging socket  
outlet cover may be damaged by strain.  
There is a risk of damage to property. Do  
not strain the charging socket flap and charg-  
ing socket outlet cover, e.g., by dropping the  
charging cable.  
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"Unlock AC charging cable at end of  
charging": The AC charging cables un-  
lock automatically as soon as the charg-  
ing process is finished.  
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"Unlock charging socket flap  
permanently": the charging socket flap  
can be kept unlocked so that the charg-  
ing socket flap can be opened even  
when the vehicle is locked.  
Plug & Charge  
Principle  
With Plug & Charge, data from multiple charg-  
ing contracts with different charging providers  
can be saved to the vehicle. At compatible  
charging stations, the vehicle automatically  
sends saved data to the charging station. This  
makes it easier to charge at public charging  
stations that are settled by charging contract.  
Once the charging cable is connected, charg-  
ing can begin immediately.  
Charging process  
Principle  
The charging process can be adapted to con-  
straints such as the cost of electricity, available  
current sources, or a low ambient temperature.  
The vehicle controls the charging process in  
such a way that the charging process is com-  
pleted if possible at the departure time. A de-  
parture time must be set for this purpose.  
General information  
A contract with a charging service provider is  
usually required for public charging stations.  
To log in at the charging station, enter your  
contract information into the charging station,  
e.g., by using a charging card. With Plug &  
Charge, there is no need to manually log in at  
the charging station any more.  
General information  
High or low outside temperatures can cause  
longer charging times.  
When charging the vehicle, a charge target can  
be set, thereby shortening the charging dura-  
tion.  
More information on Plug & Charge is  
provided in the My BMW App or online:  
 
If the Mode 2 charging cable is exposed to  
high temperatures and direct sunlight, this may  
interrupt the charging process. Charging will  
resume automatically.  
Functional requirements  
Contract information is sent to the charging  
station under the following conditions:  
A charging procedure is canceled or not  
started due to the installation of a Remote  
Software Upgrade. The charging procedure  
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The charging contract must contain Plug &  
Charge and include the respective vehicle.  
Battery thermal management  
The charging station must support Plug &  
Charge.  
Principle  
Charging at the optimal high-voltage battery  
temperature increases the charging power and  
decreasing the charging time.  
Plug & Charge must be activated in the ve-  
hicle.  
Saving contract information to the  
vehicle  
To save contract information to the vehicle,  
proceed as follows:  
General information  
The battery heat management system pre-  
pares the high-voltage battery for upcoming  
charging at a DC charging station. The high-  
voltage battery temperature is adjusted during  
this process.  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
Battery thermal management can reduce  
range and increase energy consumption.  
3. "Charging"  
4. "Plug & Charge"  
Functional requirement  
The following requirements must be met for  
battery heat management system to activate  
automatically.  
5. Select the desired setting.  
Saved charging contracts are listed.  
Activating/deactivating Plug & Charge  
To activate/deactivate Plug & Charge, proceed  
as follows:  
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BMW Navigation route guidance is acti-  
vated.  
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Sufficient remaining range.  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
Automatic activation  
3. "Charging"  
When guidance to a DC charging station  
is started, the high-voltage battery is pre-  
heated/precooled as much as possible until  
the destination is reached.  
4. "Plug & Charge"  
5. Select the desired setting.  
Using Plug & Charge  
1.  
Apps menu  
1. Before connecting the charging cable,  
make sure that Plug & Charge is activated  
in the vehicle and that the desired charging  
contract is selected.  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Charging"  
4. "Pre-condition battery"  
5. "Activate automatically"  
6. Select the desired setting.  
Additional information:  
2. Connect the charging cable.  
Charging can be started immediately or will  
begin automatically. Follow any instructions  
given at the charging station.  
Destination input, see Owner's Manual for  
Navigation, Entertainment, Communication;  
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Connecting the charging cable, refer to  
page 317.  
Activating/deactivating manually  
The high-voltage battery preheating/precool-  
ing can be activated and deactivated manually.  
6. Lock vehicle if it is unlocked.  
After the charging cable connector is plug-  
ged into the high-voltage charging socket, the  
charging cable is locked automatically.  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Charging"  
Charging status display  
4. "Pre-condition battery"  
5. Select the desired setting.  
Indicator light on the charging socket  
The availability of this function is affected by  
certain factors. Manual activation is not possi-  
ble in the following situations, for example:  
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The remaining range is too low.  
The high-voltage battery's charge is too  
high.  
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Automatic preparation of the high-voltage  
battery is on.  
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The vehicle is charging.  
Max Range mode is on.  
The charging status is indicated on the indica-  
tor light on the charging socket.  
A time display indicates how long it will take  
for the high-voltage battery to reach the target  
temperature. Depending on current energy re-  
quirements, the time shown may differ from  
the actual time.  
Charging status  
Light  
Meaning  
White  
Charging cable can be con-  
nected.  
Starting the charging process  
1. Engage selector lever position P. Set the  
parking brake, if needed.  
Yellow  
Charging cable is locked.  
2. Set charging mode or schedule charging  
process.  
Flashing yel- Charging process is being  
low  
prepared.  
Scheduling the charging process, see  
Charging in the time frame, refer to  
page 323.  
Blue  
Charging process paused.  
Flashing blue Charging process is active.  
Flashing red Fault in the charging process.  
3. Switch off drive-ready state.  
4. Connect the Mode 2 charging cable to  
the domestic socket outlet or the Mode 3  
charging cable to the port at the AC charg-  
ing station as needed.  
Green  
Charging process is complete.  
When the vehicle is locked, the indicator light  
goes out after some time.  
5. Connect the charging cable to the vehicle.  
When the vehicle is unlocked, the blue indica-  
tor light flashes continuously. The other indica-  
tor lights turn off after some time.  
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Press the button on the vehicle key to  
4. "Charging mode"  
5. "Time slot"  
check the charging state. The charging status  
is indicated on the indicator light. In some  
cases the vehicle is locked.  
6. Select the desired setting.  
Additional messages about charging status  
can be shown on the instrument cluster or on  
the mobile device using the My BMW App.  
Charge target  
Principle  
A target value in percent can be set for charg-  
ing the high-voltage battery.  
Setting the charging mode  
1.  
Apps menu  
When a lower target value is set, the charging  
time may be shortened.  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Charging"  
General information  
A target value of 80 % is recommended for  
fast charging and optimal service life of the  
high-voltage battery.  
4. "Charging mode"  
5. Select the desired settings:  
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"Immediately": the charging process  
starts as soon as the charging cable is  
connected.  
Target values below 20 % cannot be set.  
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"Time slot": If a departure time is set, a  
time frame for charging can be set, e.g.,  
to charge using a cheap electricity rate.  
Set charge target  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
Charging in the time frame  
3. "Charging"  
4. "Charging target"  
5. Select the desired setting.  
General information  
A time frame can be set for the charging proc-  
ess, e.g., to charge with a cheap electricity rate.  
Permissible volume of DC charging  
The vehicle can also start the charging process  
before the selected time frame begins or end  
it after the selected time frame finishes. The  
starting point of the charging process is ad-  
justed so the vehicle can be as fully charged as  
possible and, if applicable, its climate adjusted  
by the departure time.  
When the vehicle is charged at a DC charging  
station, the noise emission during the charging  
process can be limited, for instance to comply  
with the local noise level restrictions. A limita-  
tion of the noise emission can lead to longer  
charging times.  
1.  
Apps menu  
Functional requirement  
A departure time is defined.  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Charging"  
4. "Fan loudness"  
5. Select the desired setting.  
Setting a time frame for charging  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Charging"  
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instrument cluster, if standby state is switched  
on.  
Stopping the charging process  
The charging process can be stopped at any  
time by removing the charging cable and con-  
tinued at a later time by connecting the charg-  
ing cable. For example, so that other people  
can use the electrical connection in the mean-  
time, or in order to avoid excessive strain on  
the electrical connection.  
Information regarding the charging process is  
shown on the charging screen.  
Display Meaning  
Charging the vehicle with a Mode 2  
charging cable or Mode 3 charging  
cable.  
Additional information:  
Charging the vehicle with a DC  
charging cable.  
Detach, refer to page 318.  
Continuing the charging process  
Current charging capacity.  
If the charging process is interrupted, for in-  
stance due to a temporary power failure, the  
charging process will continue automatically  
after the interruption.  
Icon indicates that the maximum  
charging capacity of the vehicle has  
been reached.  
When the vehicle is charged at a public charg-  
ing station, the charging process may not con-  
tinue automatically after an interruption.  
Maximum charging current strength  
or currently set current limit.  
Charging cable locked.  
Charging cable unlocked.  
Set charge target.  
Ending the charging process  
1. Remove the charging cable from the vehi-  
cle.  
Detach, refer to page 318.  
2. Stow the charging cable as required.  
3. Press the charging socket flap closed until it  
engages.  
Departure time set.  
4. Lock vehicle if it is unlocked.  
Goodbye screen on control display  
One-time departure time set.  
When drive-ready state is switched off, a menu  
is shown on the control display, in which,  
among other things, some settings can be ap-  
plied for charging via iDrive.  
Climate control activated at depar-  
ture time.  
Flashing: ventilation or cooling ac-  
tive.  
Displays in the instrument  
cluster  
Flashing: heating active.  
The charge state indicator light shows the  
charge state of the high-voltage battery in the  
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The following settings are possible for depar-  
ture time:  
Display Meaning  
Blue icon: Charging capacity re-  
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Climate control for departure time.  
duced due to low temperature of  
the high-voltage battery.  
Scheduling of up to three regular departure  
times.  
White icon: Charging capacity re-  
duced due to high temperature of  
the high-voltage battery.  
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Planning a one-time departure time.  
Climate control for departure time  
Battery thermal management ac-  
tive.  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
Charging station charging power  
may be restricted or not available.  
3. "Charging"  
4. "Departure plan"  
5. "Pre-conditioning for departure"  
Setting the departure time  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Charging"  
4. "Departure plan"  
5. Select the desired departure time.  
6. Set the time and weekday.  
The shaded area indicates a limitation in the  
charging capacity that can occur, for instance  
due to the connected charging infrastructure.  
Activating the departure time  
1.  
Apps menu  
Additional information:  
2. "Vehicle"  
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Charge state indicator, refer to page 153  
Charging screen, refer to page 149.  
3. "Charging"  
4. "Departure plan"  
5. Activate the desired departure time.  
The set departure time will be deactivated if  
the departure time was ignored three times in  
a row.  
Departure time  
Principle  
For optimum range and climate control, the  
departure time can be set before parking the  
vehicle.  
Climate control  
The following settings for vehicle air condition-  
ing are possible:  
General information  
With a set departure time, the vehicle is pre-  
heated or precooled if climate control is set.  
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Activate stationary climate control immedi-  
ately.  
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The range will be reduced if pre-condition-  
ing is activated without a charging cable  
connected.  
Activate/deactivate the function  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
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Planned climate control at the set depar-  
ture time.  
3. "Charging"  
4. "Location-based charging settings"  
5. "Save based on location"  
Additional information:  
Stationary climate control, refer to page 280.  
If the function is deactivated, no location-  
based settings are saved and saved settings  
are not enabled.  
Location-based charging  
settings  
Display on the control display  
If the function is enabled, the icon  
indicates the location-based settings,  
which are automatically saved and en-  
abled.  
Principle  
Various settings can be selected for charging  
at charging stations.  
To simplify recharging at known charging loca-  
tions, some changed settings such as charging  
mode can be saved based on location.  
Deleting location-based charging  
settings  
General information  
1.  
Apps menu  
When the function is activated, some settings  
are automatically saved as soon as the charg-  
ing process is finished and the charging cable  
is disconnected.  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Charging"  
4. "Location-based charging settings"  
5. "Delete all location-based charging  
settings"  
The settings are saved based on the GPS co-  
ordinates of the charging location.  
Saved settings are enabled as soon as the  
vehicle approaches a known charging location  
again.  
Discharged high-voltage  
battery and vehicle battery  
Before charging, ensure that the settings en-  
abled match the desired charging station,  
e.g., charging mode.  
General information  
When the vehicle leaves a known charging lo-  
cation, the settings are automatically set to  
factory settings.  
In addition to the high-voltage battery, the ve-  
hicle has a 12 volt vehicle battery, which is re-  
quired for operation of the onboard electronics.  
With a discharged vehicle battery, no operation  
of the vehicle is possible.  
Functional requirement  
To use the function, a GPS signal must be re-  
ceived.  
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Recharge the high-voltage battery as close  
to a planned departure as possible. A time  
frame can be set for charging.  
Service life of high-voltage  
battery  
Charging in the time frame, refer to  
page 323.  
General information  
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Reduce the load on the high-voltage bat-  
tery by using an efficient, anticipatory driv-  
ing style.  
The performance of the high-voltage battery,  
and thus the vehicle's range, decreases over  
its service life. The service life of the high-volt-  
age battery can be optimized by how it is used.  
Increasing the range, refer to page 309.  
Avoid direct sunlight at high outside tem-  
peratures.  
Charging instructions  
Charging habits have a significant effect on the  
high-voltage battery's service life:  
Long stationary periods, vehicle  
shutdown  
If planning to leave the vehicle stationary for  
long periods of time, note the following:  
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If the vehicle is stationary for long periods  
of time with a battery charge of over 80 %,  
this may negatively affect the battery's usa-  
ble energy, charging time, and charging  
power during quick charging.  
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If the vehicle is to be stationary for more  
than 6 months, park the vehicle with a  
battery charge between 50 % and 80 %.  
Check the battery charge every 6 months.  
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Quick charging often with a charging power  
greater than 100 kW may negatively affect  
the battery's usable energy, charging time,  
and charging power during quick charging.  
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If the vehicle is stationary for less than 6  
months, park the vehicle with a charge level  
between 30% and 50%.  
If the vehicle has been charged several  
times in a row with DC, this system may  
temporarily reduce the charging power to  
protect the high-voltage battery. If reduced,  
the charging capacity is reset after a few  
hours. Quick charging again can extend this  
time.  
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Do not park the vehicle for longer than  
14 days if the electric range is depleted.  
Do not leave the charging cable connected.  
Maintenance  
The high-voltage battery is maintenance-free.  
Optimizing the high-voltage  
battery's service life  
Proper use can optimize the high-voltage bat-  
tery's service life:  
End of high-voltage battery service  
life  
If unrestricted driving can no longer be ensured  
because the high-voltage battery is exhibiting  
very advanced aging, Check Control messages  
appear to indicate power and range restric-  
tions.  
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Charge high-voltage batteries with a low  
charging capacity at an AC charging station  
or Wallbox.  
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For daily use, operate the vehicle with a  
charge level between 10% and 80%. A  
charging target of 80% can be set for this.  
The vehicle must be inspected by an author-  
ized service center or another qualified service  
center or repair shop.  
Charge target, refer to page 323.  
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If, in this case, no inspection is conducted by  
the authorized service center, it may no longer  
be possible to put the vehicle into operation.  
A system error appears before it be-  
comes impossible to put the vehicle  
into operation.  
It is not necessary to interrupt the current trip,  
which can be ended as planned.  
However, it will no longer be possible to  
continue driving the next time the vehicle is  
started.  
Additional information:  
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Check Control, refer to page 139.  
Indicator lights and warning lights, refer to  
page 140.  
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Wheels and tires  
at ambient temperature. The tire inflation pres-  
sure specifications apply to the tire sizes ap-  
proved by the vehicle manufacturer for the cor-  
responding vehicle types.  
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.  
To identify the correct tire inflation pressure,  
please note the following:  
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Tire sizes of the vehicle.  
Additional information:  
Maximum speed for driving.  
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.  
On the control display  
Tire pressure  
The current tire inflation pressure values and  
the intended tire inflation pressure values for  
the mounted tires can be displayed on the con-  
trol display.  
General information  
The tire condition and tire pressure influence  
the following:  
To ensure that they are displayed correctly, the  
tire sizes must be stored in the system and  
must have been set for the mounted tires.  
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The service life of the tires.  
Driving safety.  
The current tire inflation pressure value is lo-  
cated on each tire.  
Driving comfort.  
Electrical consumption.  
The reference tire inflation pressure value is  
located in the lower area of the control display.  
Safety information  
Checking the tire pressure  
Warning  
General information  
The tires heat up while driving. The tire pres-  
sure increases with the tire temperature.  
A tire with too little or no tire inflation pres-  
sure may heat up significantly and sustain  
damage. This will have a negative impact  
on aspects of handling such as steering and  
braking response. There is a risk of accident,  
injury, or property damage. Regularly check  
the tire inflation pressure, and correct it as  
needed, for instance twice a month and be-  
fore a long trip.  
Tires have a natural, consistent tire pressure  
loss.  
The displays of inflation devices may under-  
read by up to 0.1 bar/2 psi.  
Checking via tire inflation pressure  
specifications in tire pressure table  
1. Determine the intended tire inflation pres-  
sure levels for the mounted tires.  
Tire pressure specifications  
2. Check the tire inflation pressure in all four  
tires, using a pressure gage, for example.  
In the tire pressure table  
The tire pressure table contains all tire infla-  
tion pressure specifications for given tire sizes  
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3. Correct the tire inflation pressure if the ac-  
tual tire inflation pressure deviates from the  
intended tire inflation pressure.  
pressure values on the control display, reset  
the Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM).  
If equipped with a flat tire monitor, reinitialize  
the flat tire monitor.  
4. Make sure that all valve caps are screwed  
onto the tire valves.  
Tire inflation pressures up to  
100 mph/160 km/h  
For speeds of up to 100 mph/160 km/h and for  
optimum driving comfort, follow the tire infla-  
tion pressure specifications in the tire pressure  
table and adjust as necessary.  
The tire inflation pressure specifications in the  
tire inflation pressure table only relate to cold  
tires or tires at the same temperature as the  
ambient temperature.  
Only check the tire inflation pressure levels  
when the tires are cold, i.e.:  
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A distance traveled of max. 1.25 miles/2 km  
has not been exceeded.  
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If the vehicle has not moved again for at  
least two hours after a trip.  
If equipped with an emergency wheel: check  
the tire pressure of the emergency wheel in the  
cargo area regularly and correct if necessary.  
Checking using the tire inflation  
pressure specifications on the control  
display  
The tire inflation pressure specifications can  
also be found on the tire pressure label on the  
driver's door pillar.  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
Do not exceed a speed of 100 mph/160 km/h.  
3. "Vehicle status"  
4. "Tire Pressure Monitor"  
5. Check whether the current tire inflation  
pressure levels deviate from the intended  
tire pressure value.  
6. Correct the tire inflation pressure if the ac-  
tual tire inflation pressure deviates from the  
intended tire inflation pressure.  
The display of current tire pressure on the con-  
trol display may be restricted when the vehicle  
is stationary. After a short drive, the tire pres-  
sure is updated.  
After correcting the tire pressure  
If equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitor, the  
corrected tire pressures are applied automati-  
cally. Make sure that the tire settings are cor-  
rect. With tires that cannot be found in the tire  
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iX M60  
Tire pressure values up to  
100 mph/160 km/h  
Tire size  
Pressure specifications in  
bar/PSI  
iX xDrive40, iX xDrive50  
Specifications  
in bar/PSI with  
cold tires  
Tire size  
Pressure specifications  
in bar/PSI  
Specifications in  
bar/PSI with cold  
tires  
255/50 R 21  
109 H XL A/S  
2.5 / 36  
3.0 / 44  
3.2 / 46  
255/50 R 21  
109 Y XL  
255/50 R 21 109 2.5 / 36  
Y XL  
3.0 / 44  
3.1 / 45  
3.2 / 46  
255/50 R 21  
109 H XL M+S  
255/50 R 21 109  
H XL A/S  
275/40 R 22  
107 Y XL  
2.7 / 39  
255/50 R 21 109  
H XL M+S  
235/60 R 20 108 2.6 / 38  
H XL A/S  
Tire pressures over  
100 mph/160 km/h  
235/60 R 20 108  
H XL  
Warning  
235/60 R 20 108  
H XL M+S  
When driving at speeds greater than  
100 mph/160 km/h, incorrect tire pressures  
can negatively affect vehicle handling, e.g.,  
safety or comfort while driving. The tires can  
become damaged, which may cause an ac-  
cident. There is a risk of accident, injury,  
or property damage. To drive at maximum  
speeds, note the specified tire pressure for  
driving above 100 mph/160 km/h in the tire  
inflation pressure table, and adjust as neces-  
sary.  
275/40 R 22 107 2.7 / 39  
Y XL  
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Tire pressure values over  
100 mph/160 km/h  
Tire size  
Pressure specifications in  
bar/PSI  
iX xDrive40, iX xDrive50  
Specifications  
in bar/PSI with  
cold tires  
Tire size  
Pressure specifications  
in bar/PSI  
Specifications in  
bar/PSI with  
cold tires  
255/50 R 21  
109 H XL A/S  
2.8 / 41  
3.3 / 48  
3.4 / 49  
255/50 R 21  
109 Y XL  
255/50 R 21 109 2.5 / 36  
Y XL  
3.0 / 44  
3.3 / 48  
255/50 R 21  
109 H XL M+S  
255/50 R 21 109 2.8 / 41  
H XL A/S  
275/40 R 22  
107 Y XL  
2.9 / 42  
255/50 R 21 109  
H XL M+S  
235/60 R 20  
108 H XL A/S  
2.9 / 42  
3.4 / 49  
3.2 / 46  
Tire marking  
235/60 R 20  
108 H XL  
Tire size  
245/45 R 18 96 Y  
235/60 R 20  
108 H XL M+S  
245: nominal width in mm  
45: cross-sectional relationship in %  
R: radial tire code  
275/40 R 22 107 2.7 / 39  
Y XL  
18: rim diameter in inches  
96: load index  
Y: speed code letter  
ZR tires: reinforced radial tire for speeds ex-  
ceeding 150 mph/240 km/h  
Maximum tire load  
Maximum tire load is the maximum permissi-  
ble weight for which the tire is approved.  
Locate the maximum tire load on the tire  
sidewall and the Gross Axle Weight Rating –  
GAWR – on the certification label on the driver  
door B-pillar. Divide the tire load by 1.1. It must  
be greater than one-half of the vehicle’s Gross  
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Axle Weight Rating – GAWR. Note, front vs.  
rear GAWR and tire loads, respectively.  
Uniform Tire Quality Grading  
Quality grades can be found where applicable  
on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder  
and maximum section width.  
Speed letter  
E.g.: Treadwear 200; Traction AA; Tempera-  
ture A  
Designation Maximum speed  
Q
R
up to 100 mph/160 km/h  
up to 106 mph/170 km/h  
up to 112 mph/180 km/h  
up to 118 mph/190 km/h  
up to 131 mph/210 km/h  
up to 150 mph/240 km/h  
up to 167 mph/270 km/h  
up to 186 mph/300 km/h  
above 186 mph/300 km/h  
DOT Quality Grades  
Treadwear  
S
Traction AA A B C  
Temperature A B C  
T
All passenger vehicle tires must conform to  
Federal Safety Requirements in addition to  
these grades.  
H
V
W
Y
Treadwear  
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating  
based on the wear rate of the tire when tested  
under controlled conditions on a specified gov-  
ernment test course. E.g., a tire graded 150  
would wear one and one-half, 1 g, times as  
well on the government course as a tire graded  
100. The relative performance of tires depends  
upon the actual conditions of their use, how-  
ever, and may depart significantly from the  
norm due to variations in driving habits, service  
practices and differences in road characteris-  
tics and climate.  
(Y)  
Tire Identification Number  
DOT code: DOT xxxx xxx 0124  
xxxx: manufacturer code for the tire brand  
xxx: tire size and tire design  
0124: tire age  
Tires with DOT codes meet the guidelines of  
the U.S. Department of Transportation.  
Tire age  
Traction  
The traction grades, from highest to lowest,  
are AA, A, B, and C.  
Recommendation  
Regardless of the tire tread depth, replace tires  
at least every 6 years.  
Those grades represent the tire's ability to  
stop on wet pavement as measured under  
controlled conditions on specified government  
test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire  
marked C may have poor traction perform-  
ance.  
Production date  
You can find the tire production date on the tire  
sidewall.  
The traction grade assigned to this tire is  
based on straight-ahead braking traction tests,  
and does not include acceleration, cornering,  
hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics.  
Designation  
Production date  
DOT … 0124  
1st week of 2024  
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below 0.12 in/3 mm for summer tires and  
0.16 in/4 mm for winter and all-season tires,  
or observe the statutory regulations on mini-  
mum tread depth.  
Temperature  
The temperature grades are A, the highest, B,  
and C, representing the tire's resistance to the  
generation of heat and its ability to dissipate  
heat when tested under controlled conditions  
on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.  
Sustained high temperature can cause the  
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce  
tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to  
sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds  
to a level of performance which all passenger  
car tires must meet under the Federal Motor  
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades Band  
A represent higher levels of performance on  
the laboratory test wheel than the minimum  
required by law.  
Minimum tread depth  
The tire manufacturer’s wear indicators are  
distributed over the tire circumference. These  
indicators have a height of min. 0.06 in/1.6 mm  
and serve as an indicator for tire tread wear.  
Warning  
The temperature grade for this tire is estab-  
lished for a tire that is properly inflated and  
not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinfla-  
tion, or excessive loading, either separately  
or in combination, can cause heat buildup  
and possible tire failure.  
The positions of the wear indicators are  
marked on the tire sidewall with TWI, Tread  
Wear Indicator.  
Tire damage  
M+S  
Winter tires, as well as all-season tires with  
better winter performance than summer tires,  
can be identified by the M+S marking on the  
tire side wall.  
General information  
Check your tires regularly for damage, foreign  
objects lodged in the tread, and tread wear.  
Indications of tire damage or another vehicle  
malfunction:  
Tire tread  
Safety information  
Warning  
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Unusual vibrations.  
Unusual tire or running noises.  
Unusual vehicle handling such as a strong  
tendency to pull to the left or right.  
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Uneven wear pattern, e.g., increased wear  
in the area of the tire shoulder.  
If the tire tread depth is too low, driving  
safety may be impaired in critical situations  
such as aquaplaning or slush on the road.  
There is a risk of accident, injury, or property  
damage. The tire tread depth may not fall  
Damage can be caused by the following situa-  
tions, for instance:  
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Driving over curbs.  
Road damage.  
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Tire pressure too low.  
Vehicle overloading.  
Incorrect tire storage.  
Suitable wheels and tires  
General information  
Only certain wheel/tire combinations are suit-  
able depending on vehicle and equipment.  
The vehicle manufacturer determines wheel/  
tire combinations on the basis of the following  
criteria:  
Safety information  
Warning  
Damaged tires can lose tire inflation pres-  
sure, which can lead to loss of vehicle control.  
There is a risk of accident, injury, or property  
damage. If tire damage is suspected while  
driving, immediately reduce speed and stop.  
Have wheels and tires checked. To do so,  
drive carefully to an authorized service center  
or another qualified service center or repair  
shop. Have the vehicle towed or transported  
as needed. Do not repair damaged tires, but  
have them replaced.  
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Tire size, e.g., tire width, aspect ratio.  
Wheel size, e.g., rim diameter, offset.  
For more information on wheel/tire combina-  
tions and special equipment, contact an au-  
thorized service center or another qualified  
service center or repair shop.  
Safety information  
Warning  
Wheels and tires that are not suitable for  
the vehicle can damage parts of the vehicle.  
There is a risk of accident, injury, or prop-  
erty damage. The vehicle manufacturer rec-  
ommends that you use only wheels and tires  
that have been recommended for the vehicle  
type.  
Warning  
The wheels, tires and chassis components  
can become damaged when driving over  
curbs, road damage, or other obstacles.  
Larger wheels have a smaller tire cross-sec-  
tion. The smaller the tire cross-section, the  
higher the risk of tire damage. There is a  
risk of accident, injury, or property damage. If  
possible, avoid driving over curbs, road dam-  
age or other obstacles, or drive over them  
slowly and carefully.  
Warning  
Mounted steel wheels can cause technical  
problems, for instance unexpected loosening  
of the lug bolts and damage to the brake  
disks. There is a risk of accident, injury,  
or property damage. Do not mount steel  
wheels.  
Exchanging wheels and  
tires  
Warning  
Mounting and wheel balancing  
Wheel/tire combinations that are not suitable  
for the vehicle can affect vehicle handling  
and a number of system functions, e.g.,the  
Antilock Braking System or Dynamic Stability  
Control. There is a risk of accident, injury, or  
property damage. The manufacturer of the  
Have the wheel mounted and balanced by an  
authorized service center or another qualified  
service center or repair shop.  
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vehicle recommends that you use wheels and  
tires that have been recommended by the  
vehicle manufacturer for the vehicle type. Fol-  
lowing tire damage, have the original wheel/  
tire combination remounted on the vehicle as  
soon as possible.  
New tires  
Tire traction is not optimal due to manufactur-  
ing circumstances when tires are brand new.  
Drive conservatively for the first  
200 miles/300 km.  
Retreaded tires  
Warning  
Warning  
Unsuitable wheel studs such as single-sec-  
tion wheel studs may loosen or come off. The  
wheel may come loose while driving. There  
is a risk of accident, injury, or property dam-  
age. Use only two-section wheel studs that  
are recommended by the manufacturer of the  
vehicle for the respective wheel type.  
Retreated tires can have different tire casing  
structures. With advanced age the service life  
can be limited. There is a risk of accident,  
injury, or property damage. The manufacturer  
of the vehicle does not recommend the use of  
retreaded tires.  
Recommended tire brands  
Maximum speed  
Safety information  
Warning  
If the maximum permissible speed of your  
mounted tires is exceeded, the tires may be  
damaged. There is a risk of accident, injury,  
or property damage. Do not exceed the maxi-  
mum permissible speed of the tires.  
Tire types are developed for each vehicle and  
optimized specifically for the individual require-  
ments of that vehicle, e.g.:  
Maximum speed of winter tires  
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Vehicle handling.  
Comfort.  
If the maximum speed of the vehicle is higher  
than the maximum permissible speed of the  
winter tires, the maximum permissible speed  
must be indicated with a sign placed in the  
field of vision. The info label is available from  
an authorized service center or another quali-  
fied service center or repair shop.  
Noise characteristics.  
Specially developed tires are marked with  
a star on the tire sidewall. After replacing  
wheels and tires, the vehicle manufacturer rec-  
ommends using star-marked tires again. The  
vehicle manufacturer recommends that you  
use tires of the same make and tread design.  
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Do not leave the tires in plastic bags.  
Remove dirt from wheels or tires.  
Winter tires  
Repairing a flat tire  
Safety precautions  
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Park the vehicle on solid and non-slip  
ground at a safe distance from road traffic.  
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Turn on the hazard warning system.  
Set the parking brake.  
Winter tires are recommended for operating on  
winter roads.  
Turn the steering wheel until the front  
wheels are in the straight-ahead position  
and engage the steering wheel lock.  
Winter tires can be identified by the moun-  
tain/snowflake icon and the letters M+S on the  
tire sidewall.  
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As soon as permitted by the traffic flow,  
have all vehicle occupants get out and  
make sure that they remain outside the  
hazardous area such as behind a guardrail.  
So-called all-season tires with M+S marking  
but without mountain and snowflake icon have  
better winter properties than summer tires.  
As a rule, all-season tires do not perform the  
same as winter tires.  
If necessary, set up the hazard triangle or  
hazard warning lights at an appropriate  
distance.  
Wheel change between axles  
Different abrasion patterns can occur on the  
front and rear axles depending on individual  
driving conditions. The tires can be rotated in  
pairs between the axles to achieve even abra-  
sion. For more information, contact an author-  
ized service center or another qualified service  
center or repair shop. After changing, check  
the tire pressure and correct, if needed.  
Tire repair set  
Principle  
The tire repair set is used to temporarily seal  
minor tire damage so that it is possible to con-  
tinue driving.  
General information  
Storing tires  
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The filled in tire sealant closes the damage  
from the inside when it hardens.  
Tire pressure  
Do not exceed the maximum tire inflation pres-  
sure indicated on the tire sidewall.  
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Follow the instructions for using the tire  
repair set, which are provided on the com-  
pressor and sealant bottle.  
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The tire repair set may be insufficient if the  
tire damage measures more than approx.  
0.16 in/4 mm.  
Storage  
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Store wheels and tires in a cool, dry and  
dark place.  
Do not remove foreign objects that have  
penetrated the tire. Remove foreign objects  
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Always protect tires against all contact with  
oil, grease, and solvents.  
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only when they are visibly protruding from  
the tire.  
Compressor  
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The compressor can be used to check the  
tire inflation pressure.  
Overview  
Storage  
Depending on vehicle equipment, the tire re-  
pair set is stored as follows:  
1
Compressor  
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In the cargo area under the cargo floor  
panel.  
2
3
4
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Tire pressure display  
Sealant bottle mount  
Pressure reducing valve button  
Connector for socket  
Power switch  
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In the cargo area on the left or right side.  
In the cargo area behind a side trim panel.  
Sealant bottle and filler hose  
Safety precautions  
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Park the vehicle as far away as possible  
from passing traffic and on solid ground.  
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Turn on the hazard warning system.  
Set the parking brake.  
Turn the steering wheel until the front  
wheels are in the straight-ahead position  
and engage the steering wheel lock.  
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Sealant bottle  
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4
5
Sealant bottle outlet  
Filler hose  
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As soon as permitted by the traffic flow,  
have all vehicle occupants get out and  
make sure that they remain outside the  
hazardous area such as behind a guardrail.  
Sealant bottle connection  
Wheel valve connection  
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If necessary, set up the hazard triangle or  
hazard warning lights at an appropriate  
distance.  
Remove the warning label for the maximum  
permissible speed from the sealant bottle  
and attach it in the visible area in the vehi-  
cle interior.  
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5. Screw the filler hose connector clockwise  
onto the valve.  
Preparing the tire repair set  
1. Insert the sealant bottle into the mount on  
the housing of the compressor.  
6. With the compressor switched off, insert the  
connector into the power socket in the vehi-  
cle interior.  
2. Turn the sealant bottle clockwise by 90° to  
the stop.  
Filling the tire with sealing  
compound  
Safety information  
NOTICE  
The compressor can overheat during ex-  
tended operation. There is a risk of damage  
to property. Do not run the compressor for  
more than 10 minutes.  
3. Connect the filler hose to the outlet of the  
sealant bottle and turn clockwise by 90° to  
the stop.  
Filling the tire with sealing compound  
1. With standby state or drive-ready state on,  
turn on the compressor on the device.  
Let the compressor run for max. 10 minutes  
to fill in the tire sealant and reach a tire  
pressure of 2.5 bar/36 psi.  
While the tire is being filled with tire sealant,  
the tire pressure can briefly reach approx.  
6 bar/87 psi. Do not turn off the compres-  
sor in this phase.  
4. Unscrew the valve cap on the wheel.  
2. Turn off the compressor on the device.  
Checking the tire pressure  
Read the tire pressure on the tire pressure dis-  
play of the compressor. The tire pressure must  
be at least 2.5 bar/36 psi.  
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4. Screw the filler hose connector onto the  
valve.  
Tire pressure too high  
If the tire pressure is too high, reduce the tire  
pressure with the pressure reducing valve on  
the compressor.  
Minimum tire inflation pressure is not  
reached  
Do not continue driving unless a minimum tire  
pressure of 2.5 bar/36 psi is reached. Contact  
an authorized service center or another quali-  
fied service center or repair shop.  
5. Insert the connector into the socket in the  
vehicle interior.  
Minimum tire inflation pressure is  
reached  
1. Pull the connector out of the socket in the  
vehicle interior.  
6. Read the tire pressure on the tire pressure  
display of the compressor.  
Do not continue driving unless a minimum  
tire pressure of 1.3 bar/19 psi is displayed.  
Contact an authorized service center or an-  
other qualified service center or repair shop.  
2. Disconnect the filler hose from the sealant  
bottle and the valve on the wheel.  
3. Screw the valve cap onto the valve.  
4. Stow the tire repair set in the trunk.  
7. Correct the tire pressure to 2.5 bar/36 psi.  
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Increase tire pressure: with standby or  
drive-ready state turned on, turn on the  
compressor and let it run for a maxi-  
mum of 10 minutes.  
5. Immediately drive 6 miles/10 km to ensure  
that the tire sealant is evenly distributed in  
the tire.  
Do not exceed the speed limit of  
50 mph/80 km/h.  
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Reduce tire pressure: Press the pres-  
sure reducing valve button on the com-  
pressor.  
If possible, do not drive at speeds less than  
12 mph/20 km/h.  
Tire sealant may spray from the damaged  
area during the initial wheel rotations.  
Removing and stowing the tire  
repair set  
1. Switch off the compressor.  
Adjusting the tire pressure  
1. Stop at a suitable location.  
2. Pull the connector out of the socket in the  
vehicle interior.  
2. Connect the filler hose directly to the com-  
pressor, then turn it clockwise 90° in the  
mount until it engages audibly.  
3. Disconnect the filler hose from the com-  
pressor and the valve on the wheel.  
4. Screw the valve cap onto the valve.  
3. Unscrew the valve cap on the wheel.  
5. Stow the tire repair set together with the  
filler hose in the trunk.  
Continuing the trip  
Do not exceed the speed limit of  
50 mph/80 km/h.  
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Do not exceed a maximum distance traveled of  
125 miles/200 km.  
Fine-link snow chains  
The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends  
the use of fine-link snow chains. Certain types  
of fine-link snow chains have been tested by  
the manufacturer of the vehicle and recom-  
mended as road-safe and suitable.  
Re-initialize the flat tire monitor or reset the  
Tire Pressure Monitor.  
Replace the faulty tire and the sealant bottle  
from the tire repair set as soon as possible.  
For information on suitable snow chains, con-  
tact an authorized service center or another  
qualified service center or repair shop.  
Additional information:  
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Flat tire monitor, refer to page 348.  
Tire pressure monitor, refer to page 342.  
Use  
System limits  
Use is only permitted in pairs on rear wheels  
equipped with the tires of the following wheel/  
tire sizes:  
If the tire cannot be made drivable, contact an  
authorized service center or another qualified  
service center or repair shop.  
Tire size  
235/60 R20 8.5J x 20  
255/50 R21 9J x 21  
Wheel size Rim offset (IS)  
With Tire Pressure Monitor: Using sealant can  
damage the air pressure sensor. In this case,  
have the electronics checked and replaced at  
the next opportunity.  
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Information on the wheel size and rim offset is  
located on the inside of the wheel.  
Snow chains  
Safety information  
Warning  
The list can also include wheel/tire sizes that  
are only suitable for certain models.  
Information on wheels and tires approved for  
the vehicle can be requested from an author-  
ized service center or another qualified service  
center or repair shop.  
Mounting snow chains on unsuitable tires  
can cause the snow chains to come into  
contact with vehicle parts. There is a risk of  
accident, injury, or property damage. Only  
fit snow chains on tires recommended by  
the vehicle manufacturer for use with snow  
chains.  
Follow the snow chain manufacturer's instruc-  
tions.  
If vehicle is equipped with Tire Pressure Moni-  
tor: When using snow chains, do not reset the  
Tire Pressure Monitor, otherwise, incorrect val-  
ues may be displayed.  
If vehicle is equipped with flat tire monitor:  
When using snow chains, do not initialize the  
flat tire monitor, otherwise, incorrect values  
may be displayed.  
Warning  
Insufficiently tight snow chains may damage  
tires and vehicle components. There is a risk  
of accident, injury, or property damage. Make  
sure that the snow chains are always suf-  
ficiently tight. Re-tighten as needed accord-  
ing to the snow chain manufacturer's instruc-  
tions.  
When driving with snow chains, activate the  
drive-off support to optimize the drive power.  
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Maximum speed with snow chains  
Do not exceed a speed of 30 mph/50 km/h  
when using snow chains.  
Tire pressure monitor  
Principle  
The Tire Pressure Monitor monitors the tire  
pressure and issues a warning if the tire pres-  
sure has dropped.  
Rear-wheel steering during  
operation with snow chains  
General information  
General information  
Sensors in the tire valves measure the tire in-  
flation pressure and tire temperature.  
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.  
Depending on the tires detected or registered,  
the system displays the specified nominal  
pressures on the control display and compares  
them with the current tire pressures.  
Rear-wheel steering is switched on again  
automatically when the permitted maxi-  
mum speed for snow chains is exceeded:  
30 mph/50 km/h.  
If tires are being used that are not specified  
in the tire inflation pressure details on the ve-  
hicle such as tires with special approval, the  
system needs to be actively reset. The system  
will then take over the actual tire inflation pres-  
sures as the target pressures.  
The setting for equipped snow chains can only  
be used below 30 mph/50 km/h.  
Safety information  
When operating the system, also note the in-  
formation found in the Tire inflation pressure  
chapter.  
Warning  
When rear-wheel steering is switched on and  
snow chains are mounted, there can be con-  
tact between snow chains and the body.  
There is a risk of accident, injury, or property  
damage. With mounted snow chains, switch  
off the rear-wheel steering.  
Additional information:  
Tire inflation pressure, refer to page 329.  
Safety information  
Warning  
Switching off rear-wheel steering  
The display of the target pressures is not  
a substitute for the tire inflation pressure de-  
tails on the vehicle. Incorrect entries in the  
tire settings can lead to incorrect target tire  
inflation pressure values. In this case, it can-  
not be guaranteed that the notification of a  
tire pressure loss will be reliable. There is a  
risk of injury and risk of damage to property.  
Make sure that the sizes of your mounted  
tires are displayed correctly and match the  
information on the tires and the tire inflation  
pressure specifications on the vehicle.  
The rear-wheel steering is switched off by  
specifying that snow chains are installed.  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Driving settings"  
4. "Drivetrain and chassis"  
5. "Snow chains"  
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Adjusting the tires  
Functional requirements  
The following prerequisites must be met for  
the system; otherwise, reliable notification of a  
tire pressure loss is not assured:  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Vehicle status"  
4. "Tire Pressure Monitor"  
5. "Tire settings"  
6. "Tire selection"  
7. "Manual"  
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After each tire or wheel change, the system  
detects and updates the mounted tires on  
the control display and displays them after  
a short trip.  
Enter the information about the mounted  
tires in the tire settings when the system  
does not automatically detect the tires.  
8. "Tire type"  
9. Select the tire size for the rear axle.  
For tires with special approval:  
"Other tires"  
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The Tire Pressure Monitor does not acti-  
vate until after driving for a few minutes:  
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After a tire or wheel change.  
Observe further proceeding in the perform  
a reset section.  
After a reset, when using tires with spe-  
cial approval.  
10. Select the maximum speed to be driven.  
11. "Save tire settings"  
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After changing the tire setting.  
For tires with special approval:  
The measurement of the current tire inflation  
pressure is started. The measurement prog-  
ress is displayed.  
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After a tire or wheel change, a reset was  
performed with the correct tire inflation  
pressure.  
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After the tire inflation pressure was ad-  
justed to a new value, a reset was per-  
formed.  
Status display  
Current status  
The system status can be displayed on the  
control display, e.g., whether or not the system  
is active.  
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Wheels with air pressure sensor.  
Tire settings  
1.  
Apps menu  
General information  
The information about the mounted tires can  
be entered in the tire settings if the system  
does not automatically detect the tires.  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Vehicle status"  
4. "Tire Pressure Monitor"  
The current status is displayed.  
The tire sizes of the mounted tires can be  
gathered from the tire inflation pressure details  
on the vehicle or directly on the tires.  
Current tire pressure  
The current tire pressure is displayed for each  
tire.  
The tire details do not need to be re-entered  
when the tire pressure is corrected.  
For summer and winter tires, the tire details  
entered last are stored. After a tire or wheel  
change, the settings of the tire sets used last  
can be selected.  
The current tire inflation pressures may  
change while driving or depending on the out-  
side temperature.  
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Current tire temperature  
One to four yellow wheels  
The current tire temperatures are displayed  
depending on the model.  
A flat tire or major tire pressure loss has occur-  
red in the indicated tires.  
The current tire temperatures may change  
while driving or due to the outside tempera-  
ture.  
Gray wheels  
It may not be possible to identify tire pressure  
losses.  
Nominal pressure  
Possible causes:  
The nominal pressure for the tires on the front  
and rear axles is displayed.  
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Malfunction.  
During tire inflation pressure measurement,  
after confirmation of the tire settings.  
The specified nominal pressures take the in-  
fluence of driving and outside temperature on  
the tire temperature into account. The appro-  
priate nominal pressure is always displayed,  
independent of the weather situation, tire tem-  
peratures and travel times.  
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For tires with special approval: a reset is  
performed for the system.  
For tires with special approval:  
performing a reset  
1.  
The displayed nominal pressure may change  
and may differ from the tire inflation pressure  
details on the door pillar of the driver's door.  
The tire inflation pressure can thus be cor-  
rected to the value of the displayed target  
pressures.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Vehicle status"  
4. "Tire Pressure Monitor"  
5. Make sure that the tire settings are correct.  
Tire settings, refer to page 343.  
The nominal pressure is immediately adjusted  
if the vehicle load state is changed in the tire  
settings.  
6. Turn on drive-ready state and do not drive  
off.  
Tire conditions  
7. "Perform reset".  
8. Drive off.  
General information  
Tire and system status are indicated by the  
color of the wheels and a text message on the  
control display.  
The wheels are shown in gray and the tire  
pressure is reset.  
After a travel time of several minutes, the set  
tire inflation pressures are accepted as the  
predefined tire inflation pressures. The reset is  
completed automatically while driving.  
Any existing messages may not be deleted if  
the nominal pressure is not reached after the  
tire inflation pressure is corrected.  
After resetting, the wheels are shown in green  
on the control display and a message appears.  
All wheels green  
You may interrupt this trip at any time. When  
you continue driving the reset resumes auto-  
matically.  
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The system is active and bases warnings  
on the target pressures.  
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For tires with special approval: the system  
is active and bases warnings on the tire  
inflation pressures stored during the last re-  
set.  
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In addition, an icon with a Check Control mes-  
sage appears on the control display.  
Messages: for tires without special  
approval  
Icon  
Possible cause  
General information  
When a flat tire is indicated, the Dynamic Sta-  
bility Control may be turned on.  
There is a tire pressure loss.  
Safety information  
Measure  
1. Reduce the vehicle speed. Do not exceed a  
speed of 80 mph/130 km/h.  
Warning  
2. At the next opportunity, for instance at a fill-  
ing station, check the tire inflation pressure  
in all four tires and correct if necessary.  
A damaged regular tire with low or no tire  
inflation pressure impacts handling such as  
steering and braking response. There is a risk  
of accident, injury, or property damage. Do  
not continue driving. Repair the flat tire or re-  
place the wheel.  
If there is a significant tire pressure  
loss  
Message  
If a tire inflation pressure check is  
required  
A yellow warning light is illuminated in  
the instrument cluster.  
Message  
In addition, an icon with the affected tire ap-  
pears in a Check Control message on the con-  
trol display.  
An icon with a Check Control message appears  
on the control display.  
Icon  
Possible cause  
Icon  
Possible cause  
Leak detected on the tire.  
There is a flat tire or a major tire  
pressure loss.  
Inflation was not carried out ac-  
cording to specifications, for in-  
stance when the tire has not been  
sufficiently inflated or in the case of  
a natural steady tire pressure loss.  
Measure  
1. Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.  
Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu-  
vers.  
Measure  
2. Read the description on what to do in case  
of a flat tire.  
Check the tire pressure and correct as needed.  
If the tire inflation pressure is too low  
Message  
Actions in the event of a flat tire, refer to  
page 347.  
A yellow warning light is illuminated in  
the instrument cluster.  
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Measure  
Messages: for tires with special  
approval  
1. Check the tire pressure and correct as  
needed.  
General information  
When a flat tire is indicated, the Dynamic Sta-  
bility Control may be turned on.  
2. Perform a system reset.  
If the tire inflation pressure is too low  
Message  
Safety information  
A yellow warning light is illuminated in  
the instrument cluster.  
Warning  
A damaged regular tire with low or no tire  
inflation pressure impacts handling such as  
steering and braking response. There is a risk  
of accident, injury, or property damage. Do  
not continue driving. Repair the flat tire or re-  
place the wheel.  
In addition, an icon with a Check Control mes-  
sage appears on the control display.  
Icon  
Possible cause  
There is a tire pressure loss.  
No reset was performed for the  
system. The system issues a  
warning based on the tire inflation  
pressures stored during the last re-  
set.  
If a tire inflation pressure check is  
required  
Message  
Measure  
An icon with a Check Control message appears  
on the control display.  
1. Reduce the vehicle speed. Do not exceed a  
speed of 80 mph/130 km/h.  
Icon  
Possible cause  
2. At the next opportunity, for instance at a fill-  
ing station, check the tire inflation pressure  
in all four tires and correct if necessary.  
Inflation was not carried out ac-  
cording to specifications, e.g., the  
tire has not been sufficiently in-  
flated.  
3. Perform a system reset.  
The system has detected a wheel  
change, but no reset was done.  
If there is a significant tire pressure  
loss  
The tire inflation pressure has  
fallen below the level of the last re-  
set.  
Message  
A yellow warning light is illuminated in  
the instrument cluster.  
No reset was performed for the  
system. The system issues a  
warning based on the tire inflation  
pressures stored during the last re-  
set.  
In addition, an icon with the affected tire ap-  
pears in a Check Control message on the con-  
trol display.  
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Driving or exposure to the sun will increase the  
tire temperature, thus increasing the tire infla-  
tion pressure.  
Icon  
Possible cause  
There is a flat tire or a major tire  
pressure loss.  
The tire inflation pressure is reduced when the  
tire temperature falls again.  
No reset was performed for the  
system. The system issues a  
warning based on the tire inflation  
pressures stored during the last re-  
set.  
These circumstances may cause a warning  
when temperatures fall very sharply.  
Following a temperature-related warning, the  
target pressures are displayed on the control  
display again after a short distance.  
Measure  
1. Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.  
Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu-  
vers.  
Sudden tire pressure loss  
The system cannot indicate sudden and se-  
rious tire damage caused by external circum-  
stances.  
2. Read the description on what to do in case  
of a flat tire.  
Actions in the event of a flat tire, refer to  
page 347.  
Failure performing a reset  
Tires with special approval: the system will not  
function correctly if a reset was not performed,  
for example a flat tire may be indicated al-  
though the tire inflation pressures are correct.  
Actions in the event of a flat tire  
1. Identify the damaged tire.  
Check the tire pressure in all four tires,  
for instance using the tire pressure display  
of a flat tire kit.  
Malfunction  
Message  
For tires with special approval: when the  
tire pressure in all four tires is correct, the  
Tire Pressure Monitor may not have been  
reset. In this case, perform the reset.  
The yellow warning light flashes and is  
then illuminated continuously. A Check  
Control message is displayed. It may  
not be possible to identify tire pressure losses.  
If no tire damage can be identified, con-  
tact an authorized service center or another  
qualified service center or repair shop.  
Measure  
2. Repair the flat tire, e.g., with a flat tire kit or  
by changing the wheel.  
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A wheel without air pressure sensor is  
mounted: Have the wheels checked as  
needed.  
Use of sealing compound, for instance from  
the flat tire kit, may damage the wheel elec-  
tronics. Have the electronics replaced at the  
next opportunity.  
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Fault caused by systems or devices with  
the same transmission frequency: The sys-  
tem automatically reactivates after leaving  
the area of the interference.  
System limits  
Temperature  
The tire inflation pressure depends on the  
tire's temperature.  
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For tires with special approval: the system  
was unable to complete the reset. Perform  
a system reset again.  
luminated. This sequence will continue upon  
subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the  
malfunction exists. When the malfunction indi-  
cator is illuminated, the system may not be  
able to detect or signal low tire pressure as  
intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a  
variety of reasons, including the installation of  
replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the  
vehicle that prevent the TPMS from function-  
ing properly. Always check the TPMS malfunc-  
tion telltale after replacing one or more tires  
or wheels on the vehicle to ensure that the re-  
placement or alternate tires and wheels allow  
the TPMS to continue to function properly.  
If the Tire Pressure Monitor malfunctions:  
Have the vehicle checked by an authorized  
service center or another qualified service  
center or repair shop.  
Declaration according to NHTSA/  
FMVSS 138 Tire Pressure Monitoring  
System  
Each tire, including the spare (if provided)  
should be checked monthly when cold and in-  
flated to the inflation pressure recommended  
by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle  
placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If the  
vehicle has tires of a different size than the  
size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire  
inflation pressure label, you should determine  
the proper tire inflation pressure for those  
tires.) As an added safety feature, the vehi-  
cle has been equipped with a tire pressure  
monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates a  
low tire pressure telltale when one or more  
of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Ac-  
cordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale  
illuminates, you should stop and check your  
tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to  
the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly  
under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat  
and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also  
reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and  
may affect the vehicle's handling and stopping  
ability. Please note that the TPMS is not a  
substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it  
is the driver's responsibility to maintain correct  
tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not  
reached the level to trigger illumination of the  
TPMS low tire pressure telltale. The vehicle  
has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunc-  
tion indicator to indicate when the system is  
not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction  
indicator is combined with the low tire pres-  
sure telltale. When the system detects a mal-  
function, the telltale will flash for approximately  
one minute and then remain continuously il-  
Flat tire monitor  
Principle  
The flat tire monitor detects a tire pressure  
loss while driving and issues a warning if the  
tire pressure has dropped.  
General information  
The system detects tire pressure loss on the  
basis of rotation speed differences between  
the individual wheels while driving.  
In the event of a tire pressure loss, the diam-  
eter and therefore the rate of rotation of the  
corresponding wheel changes. The difference  
will be detected and reported as a flat tire.  
The system does not measure the actual infla-  
tion pressure in the tires.  
Functional requirements  
The following prerequisites must be met for  
the system; otherwise, reliable notification of a  
tire pressure loss is not assured:  
▷
After a tire or wheel change, an initialization  
was carried out at the correct tire pressure.  
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After the tire pressure was adjusted to a  
new value, an initialization was performed.  
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Status display  
Messages  
The current status of the flat tire monitor can  
be displayed, e.g., whether the flat tire monitor  
is active.  
General information  
When a flat tire is indicated, the Dynamic Sta-  
bility Control (DSC) is turned on, if needed.  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
Safety information  
3. "Vehicle status"  
4. "FLAT TIRE MONITOR"  
The status is displayed.  
Warning  
A damaged regular tire with low or no tire  
inflation pressure impacts handling such as  
steering and braking response. There is a risk  
of accident, injury, or property damage. Do  
not continue driving. Repair the flat tire or re-  
place the wheel.  
Initialization required  
An initialization must be performed in the fol-  
lowing situations:  
▷
After the tire inflation pressure has been  
adjusted.  
▷
After a tire or wheel change.  
Indication of a flat tire  
A yellow warning light is illuminated in  
the instrument cluster.  
Performing initialization  
When initializing, the set tire inflation pressures  
serve as reference values in order to detect a  
flat tire. Initialization is started by confirming  
the tire inflation pressures.  
In addition, an icon with a Check Control mes-  
sage appears on the control display.  
Icon  
Possible cause  
Do not initialize the system when driving with  
snow chains.  
There is a flat tire or a major tire  
pressure loss.  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
Measure  
3. "Vehicle status"  
4. "FLAT TIRE MONITOR"  
1. Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.  
Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu-  
vers.  
5. Turn on drive-ready state and do not drive  
off.  
2. Read the description on what to do in case  
of a flat tire.  
6. "Perform reset"  
7. Drive off.  
The initialization is completed while driving,  
which can be interrupted at any time.  
Actions in the event of a flat tire  
1. Identify the damaged tire.  
The initialization automatically continues when  
driving continues.  
To do this, check the tire pressure in all four  
tires, for instance using the tire pressure  
display of a flat tire kit.  
When the tire inflation pressure in all four  
tires is correct, the flat tire monitor may not  
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have been initialized. In this case, initialize  
the system.  
over. There is a risk of injury or danger to life.  
When the vehicle is raised with the jack, do  
not lie under the vehicle and do not switch on  
the drive-ready state.  
If tire damage cannot be identified, contact  
an authorized service center or another  
qualified service center or repair shop.  
2. Repair the flat tire, e.g., with a flat tire kit or  
by changing the wheel.  
Warning  
Placing supports, e.g., wooden blocks or sim-  
ilar, under the jack may reduce its ability to  
bear weight because of the limited height.  
The load-carrying capacity of the wooden  
blocks may be exceeded and the vehicle may  
tip over. There is a risk of injury or danger to  
life. Do not place supports under the jack.  
System limits  
The system may be delayed or malfunction in  
the following situations:  
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A natural, even tire pressure loss in all  
four tires will not be recognized. Therefore,  
check the tire inflation pressure regularly.  
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Sudden and serious tire damage caused  
by external circumstances cannot be recog-  
nized in advance.  
Warning  
The jack, issued by the vehicle manufacturer,  
is provided in order to perform a wheel  
change in the event of a breakdown. The  
jack is not designed for frequent use, e.g.,  
changing from summer to winter tires. Using  
the jack frequently may cause it to become  
jammed or damaged. There is a risk of injury  
and risk of damage to property. Only use the  
jack to change an emergency or spare wheel  
in the event of a breakdown.  
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The system has not been initialized.  
When driving on a snowy or slippery road.  
Sporty driving style: slip on traction wheels,  
high lateral acceleration (drifting).  
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When driving with snow chains.  
Changing wheels/tires  
General information  
When a flat tire kit is used, an immediate wheel  
change when there is a tire pressure loss in the  
event of a breakdown is not always necessary.  
Warning  
The jack may slip on soft, uneven, or slippery  
ground, e.g., snow, ice, tiles, etc. There is a  
risk of injury. If possible, change the wheel on  
a flat, solid, slip-resistant surface.  
If necessary, a suitable wheel change tool, e.g.,  
a jack, is available as an accessory from an  
authorized service center or another qualified  
service center or repair shop.  
Warning  
Safety information  
The jack is optimized for lifting the vehicle  
and for the jacking points on the vehicle only.  
There is a risk of injury. Do not lift any other  
vehicle or cargo using the jack.  
Warning  
The jack is only provided for short-term lifting  
of the vehicle for wheel changes. Even if all  
safety precautions are observed, there is a  
risk of the raised vehicle falling if the jack tips  
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Securing the vehicle against rolling  
away  
Warning  
When the jack is not inserted into the jacking  
point provided for this purpose, the vehicle  
may be damaged or the jack may slip when  
it is being cranked up. There is a risk of injury  
or risk of damage to property. When cranking  
up the jack, ensure that it is inserted in the  
jacking point next to the wheel well.  
General information  
The vehicle manufacturer recommends to ad-  
ditionally secure the vehicle against rolling  
away when changing a wheel.  
On a level surface  
Warning  
A vehicle that is raised on a jack may fall  
off of the jack if lateral forces are exerted on  
it. There is a risk of injury and risk of dam-  
age to property. While the vehicle is raised,  
do not exert lateral effort on the vehicle or  
pull abruptly on the vehicle. Have a stuck  
wheel removed by an authorized service cen-  
ter or another qualified service center or re-  
pair shop.  
Place chocks or other suitable objects in front  
and behind the wheel that is diagonal to the  
wheel being changed.  
On a slight downhill gradient  
Warning  
Incorrect handling of the jack can damage the  
vehicle's underbody and expose high-voltage  
components. There is a risk of injury or risk  
of damage to property. When cranking up the  
jack, ensure that it is inserted in the jacking  
point next to the wheel well. Make sure not to  
damage any of the underbody parts.  
If it is necessary to change a wheel on a slight  
downhill gradient, place chocks and other suit-  
able objects, e.g., rocks, under the wheels of  
the front and rear axles, against the direction  
that the vehicle will move.  
NOTICE  
Using an impact wrench to loosen or tighten  
the wheel lock bolt can damage the wheel  
lock bolt. There is a risk of damage to prop-  
erty. Only use a lug wrench to loosen and  
tighten the wheel lock bolt.  
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Lug bolt lock  
Safety precautions  
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Park the vehicle on solid and non-slip  
ground at a safe distance from road traffic.  
Principle  
The wheel lug bolts have a special coding. The  
lug bolts can only be released with the adapter  
which matches the coding.  
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Turn on the hazard warning system.  
Set the parking brake.  
Turn the steering wheel until the front  
wheels are in the straight-ahead position  
and engage the steering wheel lock.  
Overview  
Depending on vehicle equipment, store the lug  
bolt lock adapter as follows:  
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Engage a gear or move the selector lever to  
position P.  
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In the cargo area under the cargo floor  
panel.  
As soon as permitted by the traffic flow,  
have all vehicle occupants get out and  
make sure that they remain outside the  
hazardous area such as behind a guardrail.  
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In the cargo area on the left or right side.  
In the cargo area behind a side trim panel.  
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If necessary, set up the hazard triangle or  
hazard warning lights at an appropriate  
distance.  
Depending on vehicle equipment, remove  
the wheel change set and, if necessary, the  
emergency wheel from the vehicle.  
Secure the vehicle additionally against roll-  
ing away.  
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Loosen the lug bolts a half turn.  
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Lug lock bolt, arrow 1.  
Adapter, arrow 2.  
For air suspension: disable the air suspen-  
sion level adjustment.  
Two-axle ride level control, refer to  
page 267.  
Unscrewing  
1. Attach the adapter to the lug lock bolt.  
Jacking points  
2. Unscrew the lug lock bolt.  
3. Remove the adapter after unscrewing the  
lug bolt.  
Screwing on  
1. Attach the adapter to the lug lock bolt. Turn  
the adapter until it fits onto the wheel lock  
bolt.  
2. Screw on the lug lock bolt. The tightening  
torque is 101 lbs ft/140 Nm.  
The jacking points are located at the indicated  
positions.  
3. Remove the adapter and stow it after  
screwing on the lug bolt.  
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4. Take your hand away from the jack as soon  
as the jack is under load and continue turn-  
ing the jack crank handle or lever with one  
hand.  
Jacking up the vehicle  
Warning  
Hands and fingers can be jammed when us-  
ing the jack. There is a risk of injury. Comply  
with the described hand position and do not  
change this position while using the jack.  
5. Make sure that the car jack foot extends  
vertically and is at a right angle beneath the  
jacking point.  
1. Hold the vehicle jack with one hand, ar-  
row 1, and grasp the jack crank handle or  
lever with your other hand, arrow 2.  
6. Crank the vehicle up until the entire jack  
surface is on the ground and the cor-  
responding wheel is lifted max. 1.2 in-  
ches/3 cm above the ground.  
2. Insert the jack into the rectangular recess of  
the jacking point closest to the wheel to be  
changed.  
Mounting a wheel  
Warning  
Unsuitable wheel studs such as single-sec-  
tion wheel studs may loosen or come off. The  
wheel may come loose while driving. There  
is a risk of accident, injury, or property dam-  
age. Use only two-section wheel studs that  
are recommended by the manufacturer of the  
vehicle for the respective wheel type.  
Mount one emergency wheel only, as required.  
3. Extend the jack by turning the jack crank  
handle or lever clockwise.  
1. Unscrew the lug bolts.  
2. Remove the wheel.  
3. Put the new wheel or emergency wheel on  
and screw in at least two lug bolts in a  
crosswise pattern until hand-tight.  
When non-original light-alloy wheels of the  
vehicle manufacturer are mounted, the ac-  
companying lug bolts may have to be used  
as well.  
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4. Hand-tighten the remaining lug bolts and  
tighten all lug bolts well in a crosswise pat-  
tern.  
5. Turn the jack crank handle counterclock-  
wise to retract the jack and lower the vehi-  
cle.  
6. Remove the jack and stow it securely.  
After the wheel change  
1. Tighten the lug bolts crosswise. The tight-  
ening torque is 101 lbs ft/140 Nm.  
2. Stow the faulty wheel in the cargo area, if  
necessary.  
3. Check tire inflation pressure at the next op-  
portunity and correct as needed.  
4. Re-initialize the flat tire monitor or reset the  
Tire Pressure Monitor.  
5. Check to make sure the lug bolts are tight  
with a calibrated torque wrench.  
6. Drive to the nearest authorized service cen-  
ter or another qualified service center or  
repair shop, then have the damaged tire  
replaced.  
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Hood  
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:  
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.  
General information  
Have the hood opened only by an authorized  
service center or another qualified service cen-  
ter or repair shop.  
Additional information:  
Washer fluid, refer to page 356.  
Safety information  
Warning  
Improperly executed work under the hood  
can damage components and lead to a  
safety hazard. There is a risk of accident, in-  
jury, or property damage. The vehicle manu-  
facturer recommends having work under the  
hood performed by an authorized service  
center or another qualified service center or  
repair shop.  
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Operating fluids  
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  
Some types of antifreeze can contain harmful  
substances and are flammable. There is a  
risk of fire and an injury hazard. Follow the in-  
structions on the containers. Keep antifreeze  
away from ignition sources. Do not fill operat-  
ing fluids into different bottles. Store operat-  
ing fluids out of reach of children.  
Additional information:  
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.  
Coolant  
United States: the washer fluid mixture ratio  
is regulated by the U.S. EPA and many in-  
dividual states; do not exceed the allowable  
washer fluid dilution ratio limits that apply.  
Follow the usage instructions on the washer  
fluid container.  
General information  
The cooling system is maintenance-free.  
Have coolant topped up by an authorized serv-  
ice center or another qualified service center or  
repair shop.  
Use of BMW’s Windshield Washer Concen-  
trate or the equivalent is recommended.  
Coolant level  
A Check Control message is displayed when  
the coolant level is low.  
NOTICE  
Silicon-containing additives in the washer  
fluid for the water-repelling effect on the win-  
dows can lead to damage to the car wash.  
There is a risk of damage to property. Do  
not add silicon-containing additives to the  
washer fluid.  
Washer fluid  
General information  
All spray nozzles are supplied from one tank.  
Use a mixture of tap water and windshield  
washer concentrate. If desired, a windshield  
washer concentrate containing antifreeze can  
be used.  
NOTICE  
Mixing different windshield washer fluid con-  
centrates or antifreeze can damage the  
washer system. There is a risk of damage  
to property. Do not mix different windshield  
washer fluid concentrates or antifreeze. Fol-  
low the information and mixture ratios pro-  
vided on the containers.  
Recommended minimum fill quantity: 0.4 US  
gal/2 liters.  
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Overview  
The washer fluid reservoir is located under the  
hood.  
Refilling washer fluid  
To open the container, press on the lower  
edge of the badge on the hood. The lid opens  
when the vehicle is unlocked.  
Malfunction  
The use of undiluted windshield washer fluid  
concentrate or alcohol-based antifreeze can  
lead to incorrect readings at temperatures be-  
low +5 ℉/-15 ℃.  
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Maintenance  
It is recommended that the work on the ve-  
hicle, in particular maintenance and repair,  
is performed by an authorized 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.  
Additional information:  
Condition Based Service  
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.  
Principle  
Maintenance system  
Condition Based Service determines the main-  
tenance recommendation using sensors and  
special algorithms that take into account the  
operating conditions of the vehicle.  
Principle  
The maintenance system provides service no-  
tifications and thereby provides support in  
maintaining road safety and the operational  
reliability of the vehicle.  
The maintenance measures are determined  
taking into account the individual usage profile  
of the vehicle.  
General information  
General information  
Service notifications can be displayed on the  
control display.  
In some cases, scopes and intervals of the  
maintenance system may vary according to  
the country version. Replacement work, spare  
parts, fuels and lubricants, and wear materials  
are calculated separately. Further information  
is available from an authorized service center  
or another qualified service center or repair  
shop.  
Additional information:  
Service notifications, refer to page 156.  
Service data in the vehicle key  
Information on the service notifications is con-  
tinuously stored in the vehicle key. An author-  
ized service center can read this data out and  
suggest a maintenance scope for the vehicle.  
Safety information  
Therefore, hand the service advisor the vehicle  
key with which the vehicle was driven most  
recently.  
Warning  
Improperly performed work, in particular  
maintenance and repair on the high-voltage  
system, can lead to electric shock. There is a  
risk of injury, fire and danger to life.  
Stationary periods  
Stationary periods during which the vehicle  
battery was disconnected are taken into ac-  
count.  
Have any time-dependent maintenance meas-  
ures, e.g., replacing operating fluids, performed  
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by an authorized service center or another  
qualified service center or repair shop.  
an authorized service center or another quali-  
fied service center or repair shop, or other  
persons who have specialized training and  
equipment and who are able to use the diag-  
nostic socket correctly.  
Maintenance Booklet for US  
Models  
Overview  
Please consult your Maintenance Booklet for  
additional information on the performance of  
service and maintenance work.  
The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends  
that maintenance and repair be performed by  
an authorized service center or another quali-  
fied service center or repair shop. Records of  
regular maintenance and repair work should  
be retained.  
There is a diagnostic socket on the driver’s  
side for reading out vehicle data.  
Diagnostic socket  
General information  
Devices connected to the diagnostic socket will  
trigger the alarm system after the vehicle is  
locked.  
Taking the vehicle out of  
service  
Disconnect devices from the diagnostic socket  
before locking the vehicle.  
When the vehicle is shut down for longer  
than three months, special measures must  
be taken. For more information, contact an  
authorized service center or another qualified  
service center or repair shop.  
Additional information:  
Indicator/warning lights, refer to page 140.  
Additional information:  
Safety information  
High-voltage battery service life, refer to  
page 327.  
NOTICE  
The socket for Onboard Diagnosis is an in-  
tricate component intended to be used in  
conjunction with specialized equipment to  
check the vehicle’s primary emissions sys-  
tem. Improper use of the socket for Onboard  
Diagnosis, or contact with the socket for On-  
board Diagnosis for other than its intended  
purpose, can cause vehicle malfunctions and  
creates risks of personal and property dam-  
age. As such, it is strongly recommended that  
access to the diagnostic socket be limited to  
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Vehicle features and options  
NOTICE  
Folded-out wipers can be jammed when the  
hood is opened. There is a risk of damage to  
property. Make sure that the wipers with the  
wiper blades mounted are folded down onto  
the windshield before opening the hood.  
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.  
Replacing the front wiper blades  
1. To change the wiper blades, bring wipers  
into fold-out position.  
Onboard vehicle tool kit  
Fold-out position of the wipers, refer to  
page 169.  
2. Lift the wiper off of the windshield and hold.  
The onboard vehicle tool kit is located under  
the cargo area floor.  
3. Press the button, arrow 1, turn the wiper  
blade slightly clockwise, and pull it forward  
and out, arrow 2.  
Wiper blades  
Safety information  
NOTICE  
The window may sustain damage if the wiper  
falls onto it without the wiper blade installed.  
There is a risk of damage to property. Hold  
the wiper firmly when changing the wiper  
blade. Do not fold in or switch on the wiper  
without a wiper blade installed.  
4. The wiper arm has connections for window  
wiper fluid and heating. Correctly insert the  
connections into the new wiper blade.  
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5. Insert the new wiper blade and press it on  
Safety information  
until it you hear it snap into the holder.  
The wiper arm has connections for win-  
dow wiper fluid and heating. When insert-  
ing, make sure that the connections are in-  
serted into the wiper blade correctly.  
Warning  
Focused laser light can irritate or perma-  
nently damage the retina of the eye. There  
is a risk of injury. The vehicle manufacturer  
recommends having work on the lighting sys-  
tem, including bulb replacement, performed  
by an authorized service center or another  
qualified service center or repair shop.  
6. Fold in the wipers.  
Replacing the rear wiper blade  
The wiper blade engages on the end of the  
wiper arm.  
1. Push the lever down, arrow 1, and pull off  
wiper blade, arrow 2.  
Warning  
Intense brightness can irritate or damage the  
retina of the eye. There is a risk of injury. Do  
not look directly into the headlights or other  
light sources. Do not remove the LED covers.  
Headlight glass  
The inside of the headlight glass can fog up  
in cool or humid weather. When driving with  
the lights switched on, the condensation evap-  
orates after a short time. The headlight glass  
does not need to be changed.  
2. Attach a new wiper blade. The wiper blade  
must engage audibly.  
If, despite driving with the headlights switched  
on, moisture such as water droplets increas-  
ingly forms in the light, have the headlights  
checked.  
Lights and bulbs  
General information  
Lights and bulbs make an essential contribu-  
tion to driving safety.  
Vehicle battery  
All headlights and lights are designed using  
LED technology at least.  
General information  
In the event of a malfunction, the vehicle man-  
ufacturer recommends having any necessary  
work performed by an authorized service cen-  
ter or another qualified service center or repair  
shop.  
In addition to the high-voltage battery, the ve-  
hicle has a 12 volt vehicle battery. The vehicle  
battery supplies the onboard electronics with  
energy.  
The battery is maintenance-free.  
More information on the battery can be re-  
quested from an authorized service center or  
another qualified service center or repair shop.  
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Charging the battery  
A charger that is installed in the vehicle sup-  
plies the vehicle battery with power. The  
charger receives the necessary energy from  
the high-voltage battery.  
DANGER  
Contact with live components can lead to an  
electric shock. There is a risk of injury or dan-  
ger to life. Do not touch any components that  
are under voltage.  
Additional information:  
Charge vehicle, refer to page 314.  
Power interruption  
After a power interruption, some equipment  
needs to be newly initialized or individual set-  
tings updated, for example:  
Warning  
Vehicle batteries that are not recommended  
can damage vehicle systems and impair ve-  
hicle functions. There is a risk of accident,  
injury, or property damage. Only use vehicle  
batteries recommended by the vehicle manu-  
facturer. For information on suitable vehicle  
batteries, contact an authorized service cen-  
ter or another qualified service center or re-  
pair shop.  
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Parking brake, refer to page 133.  
With Memory function: store the positions  
again.  
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Time: update.  
Date: update.  
Disposing of old batteries  
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.  
NOTICE  
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 damage  
to property. If the vehicle battery has dis-  
charged, contact an authorized service center  
or another qualified service center or repair  
shop.  
Maintain the filled battery in an upright position  
for transport and storage. Secure the battery  
so that it does not tip over during transport.  
Fuses  
General information  
The fuses are located at different places in the  
vehicle.  
Registering the battery to the  
vehicle  
The vehicle manufacturer recommends hav-  
ing an authorized service center or another  
qualified service center or repair shop register  
the vehicle battery to the vehicle after the bat-  
tery has been changed. Once the battery has  
been registered again, all comfort features will  
be available without limitation and any Check  
Control messages displayed which relate to  
comfort features will disappear.  
Information on the fuse layout and the posi-  
tions of the fuse boxes is available on the In-  
ternet: .  
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Warning  
Incorrect and repaired fuses can overload  
electrical lines and components. There is a  
risk of fire. Never attempt to repair a blown  
fuse. Do not replace a nonworking fuse with a  
substitute of another color or amperage rat-  
ing.  
Replacing fuses  
The vehicle manufacturer recommends having  
the fuses replaced by an authorized service  
center or another qualified service center or  
repair shop.  
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Breakdown Assistance  
Move the warning triangle sideways and re-  
move it.  
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.  
First-aid kit  
Additional information:  
General information  
Depending on the vehicle equipment and na-  
tional-market version, the vehicle is equipped  
with a first-aid kit.  
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.  
Hazard warning system  
Some of the articles have a limited service life.  
Check the expiration dates of the contents reg-  
ularly and replace any expired items promptly.  
Storage  
Storage for the first-aid kit is provided in the  
cargo area.  
BMW Assist  
Hazard warning system button  
Principle  
In the event of a breakdown, accident or if you  
have any questions about the vehicle, BMW  
Assist can be used to contact BMW Group's  
customer support.  
The red light in the button flashes when the  
hazard warning system is turned on.  
Warning triangle  
General information  
The offering depends on the vehicle equip-  
ment and the national-market version.  
For more information on this service, the vehi-  
cle manufacturer recommends contacting an  
authorized service center or the hotline/cus-  
tomer support.  
Starting services  
1.  
Apps menu  
The warning triangle is located on the inside of  
the tailgate.  
2. "All apps"  
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3. "BMW Assist"  
4. "BMW Assist"  
BMW Roadside Assistance can be started  
manually as follows:  
A voice connection to customer support is be-  
ing established.  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "All apps"  
3. "BMW Assist"  
4. "BMW Roadside Assistance" or select the  
desired service.  
BMW Roadside Assistance  
Follow the displays on the control display.  
A voice connection is established as neces-  
sary.  
Principle  
The BMW Group Accident Assistance is stand-  
ing by to provide help in the event of a break-  
down.  
Teleservice Diagnosis  
Teleservice Diagnostics enables detailed vehi-  
cle data to be transmitted via mobile commu-  
nications, which is necessary for vehicle diag-  
nosis. This data is transmitted automatically.  
It may be necessary to approve this on the  
control display.  
General information  
In the event of a breakdown, data on the ve-  
hicle's condition is transmitted to the BMW  
Roadside Assistance.  
There are various ways of contacting BMW  
Roadside Assistance.  
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Via additional text in the Check Control  
message.  
Teleservice Help  
Depending on the country, Teleservice Help  
enables an in-depth diagnosis of the vehicle by  
BMW Roadside Assistance via wireless trans-  
mission.  
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Via a call with a mobile phone.  
Via the My BMW App.  
You can launch Teleservice Help by requesting  
it through BMW Roadside Assistance.  
Functional requirements  
To use BMW Roadside Assistance, the follow-  
ing functional requirements must be met:  
1. Park vehicle in a safe place.  
2. Engage the parking brake.  
3. Turn on the control display.  
4. Consent to Teleservice Help.  
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Active ConnectedDrive contract, equipment  
with intelligent emergency call or BMW  
ConnectedDrive services.  
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Cellular network reception.  
Standby state is switched on.  
BMW Accident Assistance  
Starting BMW Roadside Assistance  
manually  
If the vehicle is equipped with Teleservices,  
support is first offered through Teleservice Di-  
agnosis and, where applicable, then through  
Teleservice Help.  
Principle  
The BMW Group Accident Assistance is stand-  
ing by to provide help in the event of an acci-  
dent.  
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3. "BMW Assist"  
General information  
4. "BMW Accident Assistance" or select the  
desired service.  
If the vehicle sensors detect a minor to moder-  
ately severe accident, which did not deploy any  
airbags, a Check Control message is displayed  
in the instrument cluster. In addition, a text  
message appears on the control display.  
Follow the displays on the control display.  
A voice connection is established.  
When BMW Accident Assistance is triggered,  
data on the vehicle's condition is sent to BMW.  
Emergency Call  
Functional requirements  
To use BMW Roadside Assistance, the follow-  
ing functional requirements must be met:  
Principle  
In case of an emergency, an emergency call  
can be triggered automatically by the system  
or manually.  
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Active ConnectedDrive contract, equipment  
with intelligent emergency call or BMW  
ConnectedDrive services.  
Intelligent emergency call  
The vehicle features an Intelligent Emergency  
Call system, depending on vehicle equipment.  
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Cellular network reception.  
Standby state is switched on.  
The Intelligent Assist system establishes a  
connection with the BMW Response Center.  
Starting BMW Accident Assistance  
Intelligent emergency calls are made using a  
SIM card that is integrated into the vehicle.  
If an accident is detected automatically  
The BMW Response Center then makes con-  
tact with the occupants of the vehicle and ini-  
tiates further steps to help.  
A text message relating to BMW Accident As-  
sistance appears on the control display.  
The connection can be established directly:  
"Contact accident assistance"  
If an intelligent emergency call is made, the  
data used to determine necessary rescue  
measures, e.g., the vehicle's current location  
if it can be determined, is sent to the BMW  
Response Center.  
The Check Control message for BMW Accident  
Assistance can also be called up from the  
stored Check Control messages for a certain  
length of time.  
Even if the driver is unable to respond, the  
BMW Response Center can, under certain cir-  
cumstances, initiate steps to provide further  
assistance.  
Additional information:  
Check Control, refer to page 139.  
Starting BMW Accident Assistance  
manually  
BMW Accident Assistance can also be con-  
tacted independently of the automatic accident  
detection function.  
Even if the BMW Response Center is no longer  
heard through the loudspeakers, the BMW Re-  
sponse Center may still be able to hear the  
occupants of the vehicle.  
The BMW Response Center ends the emer-  
gency call.  
BMW Accident Assistance can be started man-  
ually as follows:  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "All apps"  
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General information  
Only press the SOS button in the headliner in  
an emergency.  
Manual triggering  
To initiate an emergency call manually, pro-  
ceed as follows:  
For technical reasons, the emergency call can-  
not be guaranteed under unfavorable condi-  
tions.  
1. Tap the cover flap.  
2. Press and hold the SOS button in the head-  
liner until the LED near the button illumi-  
nates green.  
Overview  
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The LED is illuminated green when an  
Emergency Call has been initiated.  
If a cancel prompt appears on the control  
display, the emergency call can be aborted.  
If the situation allows, wait in the vehicle  
until the voice connection has been estab-  
lished.  
The LED flashes green when the connec-  
tion to the BMW Response Center has been  
established.  
The SOS button is located in the head-  
liner.  
Malfunction  
The function of the emergency call may be im-  
paired.  
Functional requirements  
The LED near the SOS button flashes for ap-  
proximately 30 seconds. A Check Control mes-  
sage is displayed.  
To use the emergency call, the following func-  
tional requirements must be met:  
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Standby state is switched on.  
Have the vehicle checked by an authorized  
service center or another qualified service cen-  
ter or repair shop.  
The Emergency Call system is functioning  
correctly.  
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The integrated SIM card in the vehicle has  
been activated.  
What to do after an accident  
Automatic triggering  
Under certain conditions, for example if the  
airbags are deployed, an emergency call is au-  
tomatically triggered immediately after an acci-  
dent of corresponding severity. Automatic Col-  
lision Notification is not affected by pressing  
the SOS button.  
General information  
After an accident, take the following safety  
precautions for the high-voltage system:  
▷
Apply the parking brake, then turn off drive-  
ready state and standby state.  
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Secure the accident site.  
If an emergency call is placed, all other signal  
tones and audio sources such as the Park Dis-  
tance Control are muted.  
Lock the vehicle after exiting.  
Immediately inform the emergency res-  
ponders, police, fire department, or towing  
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service that the vehicle is equipped with  
high-voltage system.  
Towing  
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The vehicle must be recovered by an au-  
thorized service center or another qualified  
service center or repair shop.  
General information  
Depending on vehicle equipment, deactivate  
two-axle level control.  
Do not inhale any gases escaping from the  
high-voltage battery; if needed, maintain a  
safe distance from the vehicle.  
Additional information:  
Two-axle ride level control, refer to page 267.  
Safety information  
Safety information  
DANGER  
Warning  
Contact with live components can lead to  
an electric shock. There is a risk of injury  
or danger to life. After an accident, do not  
touch any high-voltage components such as  
orange colored high-voltage cables or parts  
that are in contact with exposed high-voltage  
cables.  
When towing while safety systems or driver  
assistance systems are activated, the behav-  
ior of the individual systems may lead to  
an accident, e.g., due to automatic braking  
or acceleration. There is a risk of accident,  
injury, or property damage. Do not use the  
corresponding safety systems or driver assis-  
tance systems when towing.  
Warning  
Pushing the vehicle  
Fluids in the high-voltage battery are corro-  
sive. There is a risk of injury. Do not touch  
fluids escaping from the high-voltage battery.  
To remove a broken-down vehicle from the  
hazard area, it can be pushed for distances  
of approx. 328 ft/100 m at a speed of max.  
6 mph/10 km/h.  
Additional information:  
Jump-starting  
Rolling or pushing the vehicle, refer to  
page 125.  
General information  
Have only an authorized service center or an-  
other qualified service center or repair shop  
perform the jump-start.  
Transporting the vehicle  
General information  
The vehicle must be transported on a loading  
platform or tow dolly.  
Safety information  
The vehicle must be transported by an author-  
ized service center or another qualified service  
center or repair shop.  
DANGER  
Contact with live components can lead to an  
electric shock. There is a risk of injury or dan-  
ger to life. Do not touch any components that  
are under voltage.  
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Safety information  
Towing other vehicles  
General information  
Switch on the hazard warning system, de-  
pending on local regulations.  
NOTICE  
The vehicle can be damaged when towing  
the vehicle with a single lifted axle. There is  
a risk of damage to property. Have vehicle  
transported on a loading platform or use a  
tow dolly. Tow dollies must be used under  
the rear wheels only. Also make sure that no  
wheel is touching the ground.  
If the electrical system has failed, clearly iden-  
tify the vehicle being towed by placing a sign or  
a warning triangle in the rear window.  
Safety information  
Warning  
Warning  
If the approved gross vehicle weight of the  
towing vehicle is lighter than the vehicle to be  
towed, the towing eye can tear off or it will  
not be possible to control vehicle handling.  
There is a risk of accident, injury, or property  
damage. Make sure that the gross vehicle  
weight of the towing vehicle is heavier than  
the vehicle to be towed.  
The vehicle can become damaged when lift-  
ing and securing it.  
There is a risk of injury or risk of damage to  
property.  
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Lift the vehicle using suitable means.  
Do not lift or secure the vehicle by its  
towing eye, body parts, or suspension  
parts.  
Warning  
Tow truck  
Different levels of braking may occur when  
towing with adaptive recuperation. There is a  
risk of accident, injury, or property damage.  
Deactivate adaptive recuperation before tow-  
ing.  
NOTICE  
If the tow bar or tow rope is attached incor-  
rectly, damage to other vehicle parts can oc-  
cur. There is a risk of damage to property.  
Correctly attach the tow bar or tow rope to  
the towing eye.  
Have vehicle transported on a loading platform  
or use a tow dolly.  
When using a tow dolly, make sure that  
none of the wheels touch the ground. This  
method should be used for distances of  
124 miles/200 km. Follow the instructions, as  
well as specified loads and speeds, given by  
the tow dolly manufacturer.  
Tow bar  
The towing eyes used should be on the same  
side on both vehicles.  
If it is impossible to avoid mounting the tow  
bar at an inclination, note the following:  
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Free movement is limited when cornering.  
Safety information  
The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it  
is secured with an inclination.  
NOTICE  
If the towing eye is not used as intended,  
there may be damage to the vehicle or to  
the towing eye. There is a risk of damage  
to property. Follow the notes on using the  
towing eye.  
Tow rope  
Observe the following notes when using the  
tow rope:  
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Use nylon ropes or straps, which will enable  
the vehicle to be towed without jerking.  
Make sure the tow rope is not twisted when  
fastening.  
Storage  
Depending on vehicle equipment, the towing  
eye may be stored in a bag as follows:  
Check the attachment of the towing eye  
and tow rope in regular intervals.  
▷
In the cargo area under the cargo floor  
panel.  
Do not exceed a towing speed of  
30 mph/50 km/h.  
▷
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In the cargo area on the left or right side.  
In the cargo area behind a side trim panel.  
Do not exceed a towing distance of  
3 miles/5 km.  
When driving off to tow the vehicle, make  
sure that the tow rope is taut.  
Using the towing eye  
When using the towing eye, note the following:  
Towing eye  
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▷
Use only the towing eye provided with the  
vehicle.  
Principle  
Turn the towing eye at least 5 turns clock-  
wise and screw it in as far as it will go. If  
necessary, tighten with a suitable object.  
The towing eye is a device that can be  
screwed onto the vehicle in order to, e.g., se-  
cure tow cables or tow rods.  
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After use, unscrew the towing eye counter-  
clockwise.  
General information  
Use the towing eye for towing on paved  
roads only.  
Avoid lateral loading of the towing eye, for  
instance do not lift the vehicle by the towing  
eye.  
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Check the attachment of the towing eye in  
regular intervals.  
The screw-in towing eye should always be car-  
ried in the vehicle.  
The towing eye can be screwed in at the front  
or rear of the vehicle.  
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Towing eye thread  
Press on the mark on the edge of the cover to  
push it out.  
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Vehicle care  
Vehicle features and options  
NOTICE  
When washing with an open charging socket  
flap, the charging socket can be damaged.  
There is a risk of damage to property. Close  
the charging socket flap before washing.  
Clean dirt behind the charging socket flap  
with a cloth.  
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.  
Steam-jet cleaner and high  
pressure cleaner  
Washing the vehicle  
General information  
Regularly remove foreign objects such as  
leaves or snow in the area below the wind-  
shield.  
Safety information  
NOTICE  
When cleaning with high pressure cleaners,  
components can be damaged due to the  
pressure or temperatures being too high.  
There is a risk of damage to property. Main-  
tain sufficient distance and do not spray too  
long continuously. Follow the operating in-  
structions for the high pressure cleaners.  
Wash the vehicle frequently, particularly in win-  
ter. Intense contamination and road salt can  
damage the vehicle.  
Additional information:  
Fold-out position of the wipers, refer to  
page 169.  
Safety information  
Distances and temperature  
▷
Maximum temperature: 140 ℉/60 ℃.  
Warning  
▷
Minimum distance from sensors, cameras,  
seals and lights: 12 inches/30 cm.  
Contact with live components can lead to an  
electric shock. High voltage is present at the  
charging connection. There is a risk of injury  
or danger to life.  
▷
Minimum distance from glass sunroof:  
31.5 in/80 cm.  
It is recommended that work on the charg-  
ing connection, for example cleaning, is per-  
formed by an authorized service center or an-  
other qualified service center or repair shop.  
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Driving into a car wash  
Automatic car washes or car  
washes  
NOTICE  
Safety information  
Selector lever position P is automatically en-  
gaged when standby state is switched off.  
The wheels are blocked. There is a risk  
of damage to property. Do not switch off  
standby if the vehicle is meant to coast, e.g.,  
in a car wash.  
NOTICE  
Using a car wash with high pressure washers  
may result in water penetration of window  
areas. There is a risk of damage to property.  
Do not drive into high-pressure car wash sys-  
tems.  
In a car wash, the vehicle must be able to roll  
freely.  
Some car washes do not permit persons in the  
vehicle. The vehicle cannot be locked from the  
outside when in selector lever position N. A  
signal sounds when an attempt is made to lock  
the vehicle.  
NOTICE  
Improper use of automatic car washes can  
cause damage to the vehicle. There is a risk  
of damage to property. Follow the following  
instructions:  
Additional information:  
Rolling or pushing the vehicle, refer to  
page 125.  
▷
Give preference to cloth car washes or  
those that use soft brushes in order to  
avoid paint damage.  
Driving out of a car wash  
Ensure that the vehicle key is in the car.  
Turn on drive-ready state.  
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▷
Note the permissible vehicle dimensions  
for the car wash.  
Do not drive through a car wash with  
guide rails higher than 4 in/10 cm to  
avoid damage to the body.  
Additional information:  
Drive-ready state, refer to page 47.  
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Observe the tire width of the guide rail to  
avoid damage to tires and rims.  
Lights  
Fold in exterior mirrors to avoid damage  
to the exterior mirrors.  
Do not rub wet lights dry and do not use  
abrasive or acidic cleaning agents or cleaning  
agents containing alcohol.  
Deactivate the wiper and, if necessary,  
rain sensor to avoid damage to the win-  
dow wiper system.  
Soak areas that have been dirtied, for instance  
from insects, with auto shampoo and wash off  
with water.  
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▷
Do not activate camera cleaning via  
iDrive while washing the vehicle to pre-  
vent damage on the cleaning system.  
Thaw ice with de-icing spray; do not use an ice  
scraper.  
Take off all removable attachments, e.g.,  
antennas.  
After washing the vehicle  
After washing the vehicle, apply the brakes  
briefly to dry them. Otherwise, their braking  
effect may be reduced. The heat generated  
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while braking dries brake disks and brake pads  
and protects them against corrosion.  
prevent the finish from being altered or discol-  
ored.  
Completely remove all residues on the win-  
dows to minimize loss of visibility due to  
smearing and to reduce wiper noises and  
wiper blade wear.  
Matte paintwork  
Only use cleaning and care products suitable  
for vehicles with matte paintwork.  
Leather care  
Remove dust from the leather regularly, using  
a cloth or vacuum cleaner.  
Vehicle care  
Vehicle care products  
Otherwise, particles of dust and road grime  
chafe in pores and folds, and lead to heavy  
abrasion and premature degradation of the  
leather surface.  
General information  
BMW recommends using vehicle care and  
cleaning agents from BMW. Suitable vehicle  
care products are available from an authorized  
service center or another qualified service cen-  
ter or repair shop.  
To guard against discoloration such as from  
clothing, clean leather and provide leather care  
roughly every two months.  
Clean light-colored leather more frequently be-  
cause contamination on such surfaces is sub-  
stantially more visible.  
Safety information  
Use leather care products; otherwise, dirt and  
grease will gradually break down the protective  
coating of the leather surface.  
Warning  
Cleaning agents can contain substances that  
are dangerous and harmful to your health.  
There is a risk of injury and risk of damage to  
property. When cleaning the interior, open the  
doors or windows. Only use cleaning agents  
that are intended for cleaning the respective  
component. Follow the instructions on the  
packaging.  
Remove aggressive substances, e.g.,  
sunscreen, immediately to prevent alterations  
or discolorations of the leather.  
Synthetic leather care  
Clean synthetic leather regularly with a damp  
microfiber cloth or vacuum cleaner.  
Otherwise, dust and road grime particles will  
rub into pores and folds, causing significant  
abrasion and premature degradation of the  
surface.  
Vehicle paintwork  
General information  
In case of major soiling, use a moist soft  
sponge or microfiber cloth with suitable interior  
cleaners.  
Regular vehicle care contributes to driving  
safety and value retention. Environmental in-  
fluences in areas with elevated air pollution  
or natural contaminants such as tree resin or  
pollen can affect the vehicle paintwork. Tailor  
the frequency and extent of the vehicle care to  
these influences.  
Immediately remove aggressive substances,  
e.g., sunscreen, to prevent alterations or dis-  
colorations of the synthetic leather.  
Corrosive substances such as grease or bird  
droppings must be removed immediately to  
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Avoid pressure that is too high and do  
not use any scratching materials.  
Fabric care  
General information  
In case of major contaminations such as bev-  
erage stains, use a moist soft sponge or micro-  
fiber cloth with a suitable interior cleaners.  
Use a dry, clean antistatic microfiber  
cloth for cleaning displays.  
Clean the operating elements and, de-  
pending on vehicle equipment, the pro-  
tective glass of the Head-up display with  
a damp microfiber cloth and standard  
household dish soap.  
Immediately remove aggressive substances,  
e.g., sunscreen, to prevent alterations or dis-  
colorations of the fabric.  
Safety information  
Light-alloy wheels  
When cleaning the vehicle, use only neutral rim  
cleaners having a pH value from 5 to 9. Do  
not use abrasive cleaning agents or steam-jet  
cleaners above 140 ℉/60 ℃. Follow the man-  
ufacturer's instructions.  
NOTICE  
Open hook and loop fasteners on articles of  
clothing can damage the seat covers and  
other cloth upholstery in the vehicle. There is  
a risk of damage to property. Ensure that any  
Velcro® fasteners are closed.  
Corrosive, acidic, or alkaline cleaning agents  
can damage the rim surface and the protec-  
tive layer on adjacent components, e.g., the  
brakes.  
Upholstery material care  
Vacuum regularly with a vacuum cleaner.  
After cleaning, apply the brakes briefly to dry  
them. The heat generated while braking dries  
brake disks and brake pads and protects them  
against corrosion.  
Clean extensively down to the seams. Avoid  
rubbing the material vigorously.  
Chrome surfaces  
Textile care  
Carefully clean chrome-like surfaces, especially  
if exposed to road salt, using plenty of water as  
well as auto shampoo as needed.  
Use a microfiber cloth for cleaning minor con-  
tamination.  
Dampen the cloth with water.  
Rubber components  
Caring for special components  
Environmental influences can cause surface  
contamination of rubber parts and a loss of  
gloss. Use only water and suitable cleaning  
agents for cleaning.  
Displays, operating elements, and  
protective glass of the Head-up  
display  
Treat especially worn rubber parts with rubber  
care products at regular intervals. When clean-  
ing rubber seals, do not use any silicon-con-  
taining vehicle care products in order to avoid  
damage or noises.  
NOTICE  
Surfaces can be damaged by improper  
cleaning, e.g., by using chemical cleaners, or  
from moisture or liquid of any kind. Physical  
damage to the material is possible.  
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Wiper blades  
Carpets and floor mats  
The wiper blades are cleaned by using the  
window washer system.  
Warning  
Avoid cleaning the wiper blades manually, as  
this may reduce wiper performance.  
Objects in the driver's footwell can limit the  
pedal travel or block a depressed pedal.  
There is a risk of accident. Stow objects in the  
vehicle such that they are secured and can-  
not enter into the driver's footwell. Use floor  
mats that are suitable for the vehicle and  
can be safely attached to the floor. Do not  
use loose floor mats and do not layer several  
floor mats. Make sure that there is sufficient  
clearance for the pedals. Ensure that the floor  
mats are securely fastened again after they  
were removed, for instance for cleaning.  
Fine wood parts  
Clean the fine wood veneer and fine wood  
components with a damp cloth. Then dry with  
a soft cloth.  
Plastic components  
NOTICE  
Solvent cleaners that contain alcohol or sol-  
vents such as lacquer thinners, cold cleaning  
agents, fuel and such, can damage plastic  
parts. There is a risk of damage to property.  
Clean with a microfiber cloth. Dampen the  
cloth lightly with water, if needed.  
The floor mats can be removed from the inte-  
rior for cleaning.  
If the floor carpets are very contaminated,  
clean with a microfiber cloth and water or a  
textile cleaner. To prevent matting of the car-  
pet, rub back and forth in the driving direction  
only.  
When cleaning plastic parts, make sure that no  
fabric parts, e.g., the headliner, become wet.  
Sensors and camera lenses  
Seat belts  
General information  
To clean sensors and camera lenses, use a  
cloth moistened with a small amount of glass  
detergent.  
Warning  
Chemical solvent cleaners can destroy the  
fabric of the seat belts and lead to seat belts  
no longer having their protective effect. There  
is a risk of injury or danger to life. Use only a  
mild soap solution for cleaning the seat belts.  
Use a soft, damp cloth to clean the laser scan-  
ner. To avoid damaging the coating, do not  
use cleaning agents and do not rub the coat-  
ing.  
Dirty belt straps impede the reeling action and  
thus should be avoided for safety reasons.  
Cleaning the front camera and  
rearview camera  
If soiling is detected, cleaning of front camera  
and rear-view camera is offered on the control  
display or can be switched on manually.  
Use only a mild soap solution for cleaning the  
installed belt straps.  
Seat belts should only be allowed to retract if  
they are dry.  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
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4. "More"  
5. "Camera cleaning"  
6. Select the desired setting.  
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