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EnglishMobility for your BMW X3 2011-2017
Mobility
To assist you in preserving your car’s mobility,
this section contains important information on
operating fluids, wheels and tyres, maintenance
and breakdown assistance.
Mobility
Refuelling
Refuelling
2. Turn the fuel filler cap anticlockwise.
Vehicle equipment
This chapter describes all standard, national
and special equipment provided in the model
series. Equipment not available in the vehicle is
therefore also described, for example the se‐
lected special equipment or national version.
This also applies to safety-relevant functions
and systems. Comply with the relevant na‐
tional regulations when using the correspond‐
ing functions and systems.
3. Place the tank cap in the holder on the fuel
filler flap.
Information
Before refuelling, comply with notes on fuel
quality, see page 202.
Refuel in good time
If the range drops below 50 km, 30 miles,
you should refuel as soon as possible, or en‐
gine function may be impaired and damage
may occur.◀
For diesel engines
Closing
The filler neck is designed for refuelling at die‐
sel pumps.
1. Fit the tank cap and turn clockwise until it
is clearly heard to click into place.
2. Close fuel filler cap.
Do not crush the retaining strap
Fuel tank cap
Do not jam the retaining strap on the tank
cap, otherwise the tank cap cannot be closed
properly and fuel vapours can escape.◀
Opening
1. Briefly press rear edge of fuel filler flap.
Unlocking fuel filler flap manually
For example, with an electrical fault.
The unlocking mechanism is in the boot.
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Refuelling
Mobility
1. Remove the cover from the right-hand trim
panel.
2. Pull the green tag with the fuel pump sym‐
bol. Fuel filler flap is unlocked.
Note when refuelling
When refuelling, insert the filler nozzle fully into
the filler neck. Lifting the filler nozzle during re‐
fuelling results in:
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The fuel supply being cut off prematurely.
Fuel vapour and fumes being fed back less
effectively.
The fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle cuts
out for the first time.
Do not overfill fuel tank
Do not overfill fuel tank, otherwise dam‐
age may be caused to the environment and the
vehicle due to seepage of fuel.◀
Handling fuels
Comply with the safety regulations dis‐
played at filling stations.◀
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Mobility
Fuel
Fuel
Do not refuel with fuel with a higher pro‐
portion of ethanol
Vehicle equipment
This chapter describes all standard, national
and special equipment provided in the model
series. Equipment not available in the vehicle is
therefore also described, for example the se‐
lected special equipment or national version.
This also applies to safety-relevant functions
and systems. Comply with the relevant na‐
tional regulations when using the correspond‐
ing functions and systems.
Do not fill with fuel with a higher ethanol con‐
tent than recommended or fuels containing
methanol, for example M5 to M100, otherwise
the engine and the fuel supply system will be
damaged.◀
The engine has anti-knock control. This means
that different grades of petrol can be used.
Petrol grade
Super with RON 95.
Fuel quality
Minimum grade
Unleaded petrol with RON 91.
Note
General fuel quality
Minimum grade
Even fuels corresponding to the specifi‐
cations may be of low quality. Engine problems
can arise, for example poor engine starting, im‐
paired driving properties or reduced perform‐
ance. Use a different filling station or refuel
with a higher octane fuel.◀
Do not fill up with petrol below the mini‐
mum grade indicated, otherwise the engine
operation is not ensured.◀
Diesel
Incorrect refuelling
Petrol
Do not refuel any rape seed methyl ester
– RME –, green diesel or petrol.
For optimal fuel economy, the petrol should be
sulphur-free or as low in sulphur content as
possible.
After refuelling a wrong fuel, do not start the
engine, otherwise there is danger of engine
damage.◀
Fuels labelled on the pump as containing metal
must not be used.
Contact your Service Centre if the wrong type
of fuel has been added.
Only refuel with unleaded petrol without
metallic additives
Diesel quality
The engine is designed to run on diesel fuel to
DIN EN 590.
Do not refuel with leaded petrol or petrol with
metallic additives, for example manganese or
iron, otherwise it may cause permanent dam‐
age to the catalytic converter and other com‐
ponents.◀
You can fill up with fuels with a maximum pro‐
portion of ethanol of 10 %, in other words E10.
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Fuel
Mobility
Winter-grade diesel
No diesel additives
Do not use any additives, including pet‐
rol, as these could cause damage to the en‐
gine.◀
Winter-grade diesel must be used to ensure
reliable operation of the diesel engine during
the cold season.
It is sold at filling stations over that period.
Fuel filter heating is installed as standard
equipment to prevent the fuel from solidifying
during operation.
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Mobility
Wheels and tyres
Wheels and tyres
Inflating devices can display a pressure as
much as 0.1 bar too low.
Vehicle equipment
This chapter describes all standard, national
and special equipment provided in the model
series. Equipment not available in the vehicle is
therefore also described, for example the se‐
lected special equipment or national version.
This also applies to safety-relevant functions
and systems. Comply with the relevant na‐
tional regulations when using the correspond‐
ing functions and systems.
With runflat indicator: reinitialise the runflat in‐
dicator after adjusting tyre pressures.
With tyre pressure monitor: reset the tyre pres‐
sure monitor after adjusting the tyre pressure
to a new value.
Tyre inflation pressures
Tyre pressures
Information for your safety
A tyre’s condition and pressure influence the
following:
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Operating life of the tyre.
Driving safety.
The tyre inflation pressures specified for ap‐
proved tyre sizes are located on the door pillar
of the driver's door.
Driving comfort.
If the speed letter of the tyre cannot be found,
the tyre inflation pressure of the corresponding
size applies. The tyre inflation pressure data
apply to tyres at ambient temperature.
Checking tyre pressures
Checking tyre pressures regularly
Check tyre pressure regularly and adjust
as necessary, but at least twice a month and
before any long journey. Incorrect tyre pres‐
sures can adversely affect the car's road hold‐
ing and cause tyre damage, which could result
in an accident.◀
For Australia/New Zealand
Warning
The inflation pressures on the tyre label
are applicable only for tyres explicitly men‐
tioned on the label. Inflation pressures for tyres
that may be covered by the label – by size,
speed category and load rating/load index –
but not explicitly mentioned on the label may
be different. Please obtain adequate inflation
pressures in accordance with the tyre manu‐
facturer’s specifications at your tyre dealer.◀
Tyres have a natural, uniform tyre pressure
loss.
Tyres heat up when driving and with the tem‐
perature of the tyre, the tyre filling pressure in‐
creases. The tyre filling pressure data relate to
cold tyres or tyres at ambient temperature.
Only check the tyre pressure when the tyres
are cold. In other words, after driving for a max‐
imum of 2 km or if the vehicle has been parked
for at least 2 hours.
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Wheels and tyres
Mobility
Tyre sizes
Inflation pressures refer to the approved and
recommended tyre sizes and tyre makes.
Tyre damage
General
Inspect tyres frequently for damage, the pres‐
ence of foreign bodies and wear.
Your Service centre will be glad to provide
more information on wheels and tyres.
Notes
Tyre tread
Vehicle behaviour that is an indication of tyre
damage or other faults:
Summer tyres
The tyre tread depth should not be less than
3 mm, 0.12 in.
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Unusual vibrations while the vehicle is in
motion.
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Unusual vehicle response, such as pro‐
nounced pulling to the left or right.
Below a tread depth of 3 mm, approximately
0.12 in, there is a high risk of aquaplaning.
Damage can be caused by, for example, run‐
ning over kerbs, road damage etc.
Winter tyres
The tyre tread depth should not be less than
4 mm, approximately 0.16 in.
In the event of tyre damage
If there are indications of tyre damage,
reduce speed immediately and have the
wheels and tyres checked without delay, oth‐
erwise there is an increased risk of accident.
Below a tread depth of 4 mm, approximately
0.16 in, suitability for vehicle operation in win‐
ter is restricted.
Drive carefully to the nearest Service Centre.
Allow vehicle to be towed or transported there,
otherwise tyre damage can cause danger of
death to vehicle occupants and also other
road-users.◀
Minimum tread depth
Repairing tyre damage
For safety reasons, the manufacturer of
your vehicle advises against having damaged
run-flat tyres repaired; have them replaced in‐
stead. Otherwise subsequent damage cannot
be excluded.◀
Wear indicators are distributed across the tyre
circumference and have the legally prescribed
minimum height of 1.6 mm, approximately
0.06 in.
Age of tyres
Recommendation
Irrespective of wear, change tyres after
six years at the latest.
They are identified on the tyre's side wall by
TWI, Tread Wear Indicator.
Date of manufacture
On the tyre side wall:
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Mobility
Wheels and tyres
DOT … 0115: the tyre was made in the
1st week of 2015.
Recommended makes of tyre
Replacement of wheels and
tyres
Fitting
Information on tyre mounting
Only have tyres fitted, including balanc‐
ing, by your Service centre.
Certain makes of tyre are recommended by the
manufacturer of your vehicle depending on
tyre size. These can be seen by the asterisk on
the side wall of the tyre.
If such work is performed inexpertly, it could
result in consequential damage and thus con‐
stitute a safety risk.◀
When properly used, these tyres meet the
highest standards in terms of safety and han‐
dling characteristics.
Wheel and tyre combination
The correct wheel and tyre combination and
rim designs for the vehicle can be consulted at
the Service centre.
New tyres
New tyres do not achieve their full road
grip immediately, for production reasons.
Incorrect wheel and tyre combinations will in‐
terfere with the proper functioning of various
systems, such as ABS and DSC.
During the first 300 km, 200 miles, drive mod‐
erately.
To maintain good vehicle handling, always fit
tyres of the same make and tread pattern to all
wheels.
Retreaded tyres
The manufacturer of your vehicle advises
against the use of retreaded tyres.
After a tyre has been damaged, fit the original
wheel and tyre combination again.
Retreaded tyres
Approved wheels and tyres
Due to their potentially different internal
construction and advanced age, their durability
may be limited and their road safety therefore
questionable.◀
Only use wheels and tyres that are ap‐
proved by the manufacturer of the vehicle for
the corresponding vehicle type otherwise, for
example because of tolerances in spite of the
nominal size being the same, it is possible for
contact with the bodywork to occur, resulting
in serious accidents
Winter tyres
For operation on wintry carriageways, winter
tyres are recommended.
The manufacturer of your vehicle is unable to
assess the suitability of tyres and wheels it has
not approved, and therefore cannot guarantee
their safety.◀
Although so-called all-season tyres with an M
+S marking have better winter characteristics
than summer tyres, they do not normally
match the performance of winter tyres.
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Wheels and tyres
Mobility
Top speed of winter tyres
Run-flat tyres
If the car is capable of speeds higher than the
speed permitted for the winter tyres, a sticker
stating the maximum permitted speed for the
tyres fitted must be displayed in the driver's
field of view. Specialist tyre dealers and your
Service centre can supply the sticker.
Label
Top speed for winter tyres
Do not exceed the top speed for the rele‐
vant winter tyres in use, otherwise tyre damage
potentially leading to an accident could oc‐
cur.◀
RSC marking on the tyre side wall.
Run-flat tyres
These wheels consist of tyres that are self-
supporting within certain limitations, and spe‐
cial rims.
For your own safety, when using run-flat tyres,
do not mix with other types of tyre. There is no
spare wheel available in the event of a punc‐
ture. Your Service Centre will be pleased to ad‐
vise.
The reinforced side wall means that the tyre
keeps the vehicle mobile to a degree even if
tyre pressure has been lost.
Observe the information on continuing to drive
with a flat tyre.
Interchanging front and rear wheels
Different tread wear patterns arise on the
wheels of the front and rear axles, depending
on the individual operating conditions. To ach‐
ieve even wear, it is possible to swap the
wheels over from one axle to the other. Your
Service Centre will be pleased to advise. After
changing, check the tyre pressure and adjust if
necessary.
Changing run-flat tyres
For your own safety, use only run-flat tyres.
There is no spare wheel available in the event
of a puncture. Your Service centre will be
pleased to advise.
Such a change is not permitted in vehicles with
different tyre or rim dimensions on the front
and rear axles.
Remedying punctures
Safety precautions in the event of a
puncture
Tyre storage
Store wheels and tyres in a cool, dry and pref‐
erably dark place when not in use.
Park the vehicle on a solid surface and as far
away from moving traffic as possible.
Switch on hazard warning lights.
Protect tyres against contamination from oil,
grease and fuel.
Engage the steering wheel lock in the straight
ahead position of the wheels.
Do not exceed the maximum tyre pressure in‐
dicated on the tyre's side wall.
Protect the vehicle against rolling, by applying
the parking brake.
Allow all occupants get out of the vehicle and
guide them out of the danger area, for example
behind the crash barrier.
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Mobility
Wheels and tyres
Set up warning triangle an appropriate dis‐
tance away.
Storage
Mobility system is located under boot floor.
Comply with relevant local laws.◀
Sealant container
Mobility system
Principle
With the mobility system, minor tyre damage
can be quickly sealed, to allow you to drive on.
To do that, liquid sealant is pumped into the
tyres which encloses the damage from the in‐
side when it hardens.
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Sealant container, arrow 1.
Filler hose, arrow 2.
The compressor can be used to check the tyre
inflation pressure.
Note the use-by date on the sealant container.
Information
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Please observe the information on the ap‐
plication of the Mobility system which are
on the compressor and the sealant con‐
tainer.
Compressor
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Applying the Mobility system can be inef‐
fective for tyre damage as from a size of
approximately 4 mm.
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Contact a Service Centre if you are unable
to put the tyre back in operation.
If possible, foreign matter that has penetra‐
ted the tyre should remain inside the tyre.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Mounting for cylinder
Compressor
Remove the speed limit sticker from the
sealant container and attach to the steer‐
ing wheel.
Plug/cable for socket
Connecting hose
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Using sealants can damage the TPM wheel
electronics. If sealant is used, check the
electronics as soon as you get an opportu‐
nity and have them replaced if necessary.
On/Off button
Tyre inflation pressure display
Reduce tyre inflation pressure
Enclosed spaces
Never run the engine in enclosed spaces,
as inhaling the exhaust gas can lead to loss of
consciousness with fatal consequences. The
exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, which
is colourless and odourless, but highly toxic.◀
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Wheels and tyres
Mobility
4. Insert the upright sealant container into the
compressor housing.
Filling with sealing compound
1. Shake the sealant container.
5. Screw the filler hose of the sealant con‐
tainer onto the tyre valve of the faulty
wheel.
2. Remove the connecting hose entirely from
the compressor housing. Do not kink the
hose.
6. Insert the plug into the socket on the inside
of the vehicle while the compressor is
switched off.
3. Bolt the connecting hose onto the connec‐
tor of the sealant container.
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Mobility
Wheels and tyres
7. Switch on the compressor with the ignition
switched on or the engine running.
valve and connect it to the free connection
on the sealant container.
This can prevent sealant residues from es‐
caping from the container.
4. Pack empty sealant container to avoid soil‐
ing in the boot.
5. Store Mobility system in the vehicle again.
Spreading sealant compound
Immediately drive for approximately
10 km/5 mi to evenly distribute the sealing
compound in the tyre.
Switch off compressor after ten minutes
Do not operate the compressor for more
than ten minutes, otherwise the device will
overheat and this could result in damage.◀
Do not exceed a speed of 80 km/h/50 mph.
If possible, do not drive slower than
20 km/h/12 mph.
Let the compressor run for approximately
three to 8 minutes to fill the sealing compound
and achieve a tyre inflation pressure of approx‐
imately 2.5 bar.
Correcting the tyre inflation pressure
1. Stop in a suitable area.
2. Bolt the connecting hose of the compres‐
sor directly onto the tyre valve.
The tyre inflation pressure may rise to approxi‐
mately 5 bar during the filling process of the
sealing compound. Do not switch off the com‐
pressor during this step.
3. Insert the plug into the socket on the inside
of the vehicle.
4. Correct tyre inflation pressure to 2.5 bar.
If it does not reach a tyre inflation pressure of
2 bar:
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Increase pressure: switch on the com‐
pressor with the engine running or the
ignition switched on.
1. Switch off compressor.
2. Remove the filler hose from the wheel.
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Reduce pressure: press the button on
the compressor.
3. Drive forwards and backwards by 10 m, ap‐
proximately 400 inches to distribute the
sealant in the tyre.
Continuing with journey
Do not exceed maximum permitted speed of
80 km/h, approximately 50 mph.
4. Re-inflate the tyre with the compressor.
Contact a Service Centre if the device does
not reach a tyre inflation pressure of 2 bar.
Reinitialise runflat indicator.
Reinitialise Tyre Pressure Monitor.
Storing Mobility system
1. Remove the filler hose of the sealant con‐
tainer from the wheel.
Have the punctured tyre and the sealant con‐
tainer of the Mobility system replaced as soon
as possible.
2. Remove the connecting hose of the com‐
pressor from the sealant container.
3. Take the filler hose of the sealant container
that was previously connected to the tyre
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Wheels and tyres
Mobility
Snow chains
Fine-link snow chains
Only certain fine-link snow chains have been
tested, found safe for use in traffic, and ap‐
proved by the manufacturer of your vehicle.
Information on approved snow chains can be
obtained from the Service centre.
Using
Snow chains may only be used in pairs on the
rear wheels with tyres of the following sizes:
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205/65 R 17.
225/60 R 17.
245/50 R 18.
245/45 R 19.
Do not use snow chains on tyres of size
245/55 R 17
Do not fit tyres of size 245/55 R 17 with snow
chains as otherwise the vehicle could be dam‐
aged.◀
Observe the snow chain manufacturer's infor‐
mation.
Ensure that the snow chains are always ade‐
quately taut. Re-tighten them if necessary in
accordance with the chain manufacturer's in‐
structions.
Do not initialise the runflat indicator with snow
chains fitted, as the instrument might other‐
wise issue an incorrect reading.
Do not initialise the Tyre Pressure Monitor with
snow chains fitted, as the instrument might
otherwise issue an incorrect reading.
When driving with snow chains, activate Dy‐
namic Traction Control briefly if necessary.
Maximum speed with snow chains
When snow chains are fitted, do not exceed
50 km/h, 30 mph.
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Mobility
Engine compartment
Engine compartment
lected special equipment or national version.
This also applies to safety-relevant functions
and systems. Comply with the relevant na‐
tional regulations when using the correspond‐
ing functions and systems.
Vehicle equipment
This chapter describes all standard, national
and special equipment provided in the model
series. Equipment not available in the vehicle is
therefore also described, for example the se‐
Important accessories in the engine compartment
1
2
3
Reservoir for washer fluid
4
Starting assistance, positive battery termi‐
nal
Vehicle identification number
5
6
Coolant tank
Oil filler neck
Starting assistance, negative battery termi‐
nal
If you are not aware of the regulations to fol‐
low, work on the vehicle should only be carried
out by Service.
Bonnet
Notes
If such work is performed inexpertly, it could
result in consequential damage and thus con‐
stitute a safety risk.◀
Working in the engine compartment
Do not work on the car unless you pos‐
sess the necessary technical knowledge.
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Engine compartment
Closing bonnet
Mobility
Do not reach into the engine compart‐
ment
Bonnet open while the vehicle is in mo‐
tion
Do not reach into cavities or gaps in the engine
compartment; this represents a risk of injury,
for example due to rotating or hot parts.◀
Should it appear while the vehicle is in motion
that the bonnet has not been properly locked,
stop immediately and close properly.◀
Opening bonnet
Risk of trapping
Risk of injury with the bonnet open
To avoid injuries, ensure that the closing
area of the bonnet is unobstructed during clos‐
ing.◀
With the bonnet open, protruding parts
represent a risk of injury.◀
1. Pull the lever.
Let the bonnet fall from approximately 40 cm,
16 in and then push down to fully lock the bon‐
net.
2. Press the release lever and open the bon‐
net.
The bonnet must be heard to engage.
3. Watch out for any protruding parts of the
bonnet.
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Mobility
Engine oil
Engine oil
If the engine oil level reaches the minimum, a
check control message is shown.
Vehicle equipment
This chapter describes all standard, national
and special equipment provided in the model
series. Equipment not available in the vehicle is
therefore also described, for example the se‐
lected special equipment or national version.
This also applies to safety-relevant functions
and systems. Comply with the relevant na‐
tional regulations when using the correspond‐
ing functions and systems.
Requirements
A current measurement is available after ap‐
proximately 30 minutes of driving. With a
shorter trip, the status of the last sufficiently
long trip is shown.
When frequently making short trips, regularly
take a detailed measurement.
Displaying engine oil level
1. "Vehicle information"
2. "Vehicle status"
General
The engine oil consumption depends on the
driving style and operating conditions.
3.
"Engine oil level"
Engine oil consumption can be increased, for
example by:
Messages for the engine oil level
Different messages are shown on the display,
depending on the engine oil level. Follow these
messages.
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Sporty driving style.
Running in engine.
Engine idling.
If there is too little engine oil, within the next
200 km, approximately 120 miles top up en‐
gine oil, see page 215.
Use of unapproved engine oil grades.
Therefore check the engine oil level regularly
after each time you fill up.
Too little engine oil
The vehicle has electronic oil measurement.
Immediately top up with engine oil, oth‐
erwise damage may be caused by too little en‐
gine oil.◀
Electronic oil measurement has two measure‐
ment principles:
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Status display.
Ensure not to top up with too much engine oil.
Too much engine oil
Detailed measurement.
Have the vehicle examined immediately,
otherwise too much engine oil could result in
engine damage.◀
Electronic oil measurement
Status display
Detailed measurement
Principle
In the detailed measurement, the engine oil
level is checked and shown on a scale.
Principle
The engine oil level is electronically monitored
when travelling and shown on the Control Dis‐
play.
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Engine oil
Mobility
With a petrol engine:
Adding engine oil
If the engine oil level reaches the minimum, a
Check Control message is shown.
General
Switch off the ignition and securely stop the
vehicle before topping up with engine oil.
With diesel engine:
If the engine oil level reaches the minimum or
an overfill is established, a Check Control mes‐
sage is shown.
Oil filler neck
During the measurement, the idle speed is
slightly raised.
General
A detailed measurement is only possible with
certain engines.
Requirements
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Vehicle is on an even road.
Do not top up engine oil unless message is
displayed in instrument cluster. The top-up
quantity is specified in the message on the in‐
strument cluster.
Manual gearbox: gear lever in neutral posi‐
tion, clutch and accelerator pedal not de‐
pressed.
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Steptronic transmission: selector lever in
selector lever position N or P and accelera‐
tor pedal not depressed.
Adding engine oil
Within the next 200 km, approximately
120 miles top up engine oil otherwise engine
damage could be caused.◀
Engine is running and is at operating tem‐
perature.
Do not top up with too much engine oil
Carrying out a detailed measurement
With too much engine oil topped up, im‐
mediately have the vehicle checked, otherwise
engine damage can be caused.◀
Carry out a detailed measurement of the en‐
gine oil level:
1. "Vehicle information"
2. "Vehicle status"
Protecting children
Keep all oils, greases etc. out of the
reach of children, and read and comply with
any warning instructions on the containers, to
avoid any health risks.◀
3.
"Measure engine oil level"
4. "Start measurement"
The engine oil level is checked and shown on a
scale.
Duration: approximately 1 minute.
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Mobility
Engine oil
Engine oil types for topping
up
Petrol engine
ACEA A3/B4.
Information
Diesel engine
ACEA C3.
No oil additives
Oil additives could lead to engine dam‐
age.◀
Viscosity classes with engine oils
Oil change
The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends
having the engine oil changed at the Service
Centre.
When selecting an engine oil, ensure that
the engine oil has one of the viscosity classes
SAE 0W-40, SAE 0W-30, SAE 5W-40 or SAE
5W-30 otherwise functional disruptions or en‐
gine damage may occur.◀
The engine oil quality is decisive for the life or
the engine.
Several engine oil types are not available in all
countries.
Engine oil grades, approved
Engine oils with following oil specifications can
be topped up:
Petrol engine
BMW Longlife-01.
BMW Longlife-01 FE.
BMW Longlife-04.
Diesel engine
BMW Longlife-04.
Further information about oil specifications
and viscosities of engine oils can be asked for
at the Service Centre.
Alternative engine oil types
If approved oils are not available, up to 1 litre,
approx. 2 pints of an engine oil with the
following oil specification can be used for top‐
ping up:
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Coolant
Mobility
Coolant
Checking
1. Allow the engine to cool down.
Vehicle equipment
This chapter describes all standard, national
and special equipment provided in the model
series. Equipment not available in the vehicle is
therefore also described, for example the se‐
lected special equipment or national version.
This also applies to safety-relevant functions
and systems. Comply with the relevant na‐
tional regulations when using the correspond‐
ing functions and systems.
2. Turn cap on coolant tank slightly anti-
clockwise until it starts to open, then allow
the pressure to escape.
Information
Danger of scalding while the engine is
hot
3. Open cap on coolant tank.
4. The coolant level is correct if it is between
the Min. and Max. marks in the filler neck.
Do not open up the cooling system while the
engine is hot, otherwise you may scald your‐
self on the escaping coolant steam.◀
Suitable additives
Use only suitable additives, otherwise
the engine could incur damage. The additives
are injurious to health.◀
Coolant is a mixture of water and an additive.
Not all commercially available additives are
suitable for the vehicle. Information on suitable
additives can be obtained from the Service
Centre.
Topping up
1. Allow the engine to cool down.
2. Turn the cap on the coolant tank slightly
anti-clockwise until it starts to open, then
Coolant level
General
Depending on the engine version, the coolant
tank is located on the right or left of the engine
compartment.
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Coolant
allow the pressure to escape before open‐
ing it fully.
3. If necessary, slowly top up to the correct
level; do not overfill.
4. Fit the cap and turn until it is clearly heard
to click into place. The arrows on the cool‐
ant tank and the lid must be pointing to‐
wards each other.
5. Have the cause of coolant loss rectified as
soon as possible.
Disposal
When disposing of coolant and coolant
additives, comply with the relevant en‐
vironmental protection regulations.
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Maintenance
Service Centre reads out this data and then
suggests a set of maintenance routines opti‐
mised on this basis.
Vehicle equipment
This chapter describes all standard, national
and special equipment provided in the model
series. Equipment not available in the vehicle is
therefore also described, for example the se‐
lected special equipment or national version.
This also applies to safety-relevant functions
and systems. Comply with the relevant na‐
tional regulations when using the correspond‐
ing functions and systems.
This is why you should hand over the remote
control that was last used for driving to your
service advisor with the vehicle.
Periods out of use
Immobilisation periods with the vehicle battery
disconnected are not taken into account.
Updating the time-dependent maintenance
scope such a brake fluid and any engine oil and
microfilter or activated carbon filter can be
done by a Service Centre.
BMW Maintenance System
The maintenance system points out the nec‐
essary maintenance measures and so sup‐
ports in maintaining the road and operational
safety of the vehicle.
Service history
Have maintenance work carried out by the
Service Centre and entered in the vehicle data.
The entries are, just like a service booklet, evi‐
dence of regular maintenance.
Scopes and intervals may vary depending on
national version. Replacement work, spare
parts, operating materials and wear material
are calculated separately. Further information
can be obtained from the Service Centre.
Maintenance entered is shown on the Control
Display, see page 90.
Condition Based Service,
CBS
Sensors and advanced algorithms monitor the
conditions in which your vehicle is used. Con‐
dition Based Service uses this information to
calculate the maintenance requirements.
For Australia/New Zealand:
maintenance
No maintenance work other than normal main‐
tenance is required to keep the emission levels
of your vehicle within the design limits.
The system thus enables adaptation of the
scope of maintenance to the individual usage
profile.
Detailed information on service requirements,
see page 89, can be displayed at the Control
Display.
Service data in the remote control
Information on maintenance requirements is
continually saved in the remote control. The
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nominated by the manufacturer at the end of
its life cycle. The regulations concerning the
returning of end-of-life vehicles may vary from
country to country. Further information can be
obtained from the Service centre.
Socket for on-board
diagnosis, OBD
Note
Socket for on-board diagnosis
The socket for on-board diagnosis must
only be used by authorised persons. These in‐
clude the Service Centre or a garage working
according to the vehicle manufacturer's speci‐
fications with duly trained staff. If it is used oth‐
erwise, it may disrupt the functions of the vehi‐
cle.◀
Position
The OBD socket for checking components de‐
finitive in terms of the composition of the ex‐
haust emissions is on the driver's side.
Emissions
▷
The warning light flashes:
Engine malfunction that could
damage the catalytic converter.
Have the vehicle checked as soon
as possible.
▷
The warning light is illuminated:
Deterioration of exhaust emissions. Have
the vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Recycling
The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends
handing the vehicle in at a take-back point
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Replacing parts
Front: Replacing the wiper blades
1. To replace the wiper blades, place the wip‐
ers in the fold-out position, see page 77.
Vehicle equipment
This chapter describes all standard, national
and special equipment provided in the model
series. Equipment not available in the vehicle is
therefore also described, for example the se‐
lected special equipment or national version.
This also applies to safety-relevant functions
and systems. Comply with the relevant na‐
tional regulations when using the correspond‐
ing functions and systems.
2. Fold out the wipers.
On-board toolkit
3. Swing the wiper blade into a horizontal po‐
sition.
4. Remove the wiper blade towards the side.
The on-board toolkit is located behind the left
flap in the boot under the first aid kit.
5. Insert new wiper blade in the opposite se‐
quence until it engages.
Replacing the wiper blades
6. Fold in wipers.
Information
Do not fold the wipers onto the wind‐
screen without wiper blades
Do not fold in wiper if no wiper blades are fit‐
ted, otherwise damage may occur to the wind‐
screen.◀
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Do not perform any work on or replace
bulbs on the xenon lights
Rear: replacing wiper blade
1. Pull wiper up fully and pull off wiper blade,
arrow.
Work on the xenon light system, including
changing the bulb, must always be performed
by a Service Centre. Otherwise there is a risk
of potentially fatal accidents if work is per‐
formed inexpertly, because of the high electri‐
cal voltages present.◀
Do not touch the bulbs
Do not touch the glass of a new bulb with
your fingers, because even slight amounts of
dirt or grease will then be burned into the bulb
and reduce its working life.
2. Insert new wiper blade. It must be heard to
engage.
Use a clean tissue, cloth or similar, or hold the
bulb by its base.◀
3. Fold in wipers.
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs
Some equipment versions have light-emitting
diodes behind a cover as a light source.
Replacing bulbs
Information
These resemble conventional lasers and are
classified by legislation as Class 1 light-emit‐
ting diodes.
Lights and bulbs
Lights and bulbs are an important aspect of
driving safety.
Do not remove the covers
The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends
that you have the corresponding work carried
out by the Service Centre, if you are not famil‐
iar with it or it is not described here.
Do not remove the covers or expose the
eyes directly to the unfiltered light source for
several hours at a time, as this could cause irri‐
tation to the retina.◀
A replacement bulb box can be obtained from
the Service Centre.
Headlight glass
During cool or humid weather, the exterior
lights can mist over. When driving with the light
switched on, the condensation disappears af‐
ter a short time. There is no need to replace
the headlight glass.
Risk of sustaining burns
Only change bulbs while they are cool to
the touch. Otherwise, burns could result.◀
Working on the lighting system
If the headlights do not defrost, even when
driving with the lights switched on and increas‐
ing moisture builds up, for example water
droplets in the lights, have these checked by
the service centre.
Before performing any work on the light‐
ing system, switch off the lights in question,
otherwise there is a risk of short-circuits.
Observe any instructions supplied by the bulb
manufacturer to avoid the risk of injury or dam‐
age when changing bulbs.◀
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Low-beam headlights
Headlight adjustment
The adjustments of the headlight can be affec‐
ted by changing lights and bulbs. Have the
bulb adjustment checked by the Service Cen‐
tre and have it corrected after changing them.
H7 bulb, 55 watts.
1. Tilt connector with bulb slightly downward
and carefully pull out.
2. Pull off bulb from connector and connect
new bulb.
Front lights, replacing the bulbs
Halogen headlights
Overview
3. Fit new bulb in the reverse sequence.
4. Position cover on headlight housing as in‐
dicated by arrow marks.
5. Close the headlight casing with the lid.
Side lights
5 watt bulb, W5W.
1. Remove bulb holder.
2. Carefully pull bulb off socket.
3. Fit new bulb in the reverse sequence.
4. Position cover on headlight housing as in‐
dicated by arrow marks.
1
2
3
4
5
High-beam headlights/headlight flasher
Low-beam headlights
Turn indicator
5. Close the headlight casing with the lid.
Access to high-beam headlights/headlight
flasher and daytime driving lights
Side lights
Follow the general instructions, see page 222.
Daytime driving lights
1. Open bonnet, see page 212.
Access to low-beam headlights and side
lights
2. Turn the cover anticlockwise and remove.
Follow the general instructions, see page 222.
1. Open bonnet, see page 212.
2. Turn the cover anticlockwise and remove.
3. The top bulb is the high-beam headlight/
headlight flasher, the bottom bulb is the
daytime driving light.
3. The top bulb is the low-beam headlight,
the bottom bulb is the side light.
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High-beam headlights/headlight flasher
Overview
H7 bulb, 55 watts.
1. Tilt connector with bulb slightly upward
and carefully pull out.
2. Pull off bulb from connector and connect
new bulb.
3. Fit new bulb in the reverse sequence.
4. Position cover on headlight housing as in‐
dicated by arrow marks.
1
2
Side lights/daytime driving lights
5. Close the headlight casing with the lid.
Low-beam headlights/high-beam head‐
lights/headlight flasher
Daytime driving lights
21 watt bulb, W21W.
3
Turn indicator
1. Turn bulb holder anti-clockwise and re‐
move.
Xenon light
2. Carefully pull bulb off socket.
The low-beam headlights and high-beam
headlights use xenon technology.
3. Fit new bulb in the reverse sequence.
The side lights and daytime driving lights use
LED technology.
4. Position cover on headlight housing as in‐
dicated by arrow marks.
In the event of a defect, contact your Service
centre.
5. Close the headlight casing with the lid.
Xenon headlight
LED headlights
Information
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs
These bulbs have a very long service life and
are highly unlikely to fail. Frequent switching
on and off shortens the service life.
With LED headlights all front lights and side
turn indicators use LED technology.
If the LEDs fail, it is all right to continue with
fog lights. Observe any applicable country-
specific laws.
If a bulb fails, you can continue driving moder‐
ately with fog lights. Observe any applicable
country-specific laws.
In the event of a defect, contact your Service
Centre.
Do not perform any work on or replace
bulbs on the xenon lights
Work on the xenon light system, including
changing the bulb, must always be performed
by a Service Centre. Otherwise there is a risk
of potentially fatal accidents if work is per‐
formed inexpertly, because of the high electri‐
cal voltages present.◀
Front fog lights
Follow the general instructions, see page 222.
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H8 bulb, 35 watts.
Turn indicator
1. Place flat side of screwdriver from tool kit
on clip, arrow 1.
Note
Follow the general instructions, see page 222.
The turn indicator is located in the engine
compartment beside the low-beam headlights
each time.
21 watt bulb, PY 21W.
Replacement
1. Open the bonnet, see page 212.
2. Turn bulb with holder anti-clockwise and
carefully remove.
2. Turn screwdriver 90°, see arrow 2.
3. Remove fog light forwards.
4. Loosen connector.
3. Remove bulb from socket by pressing
down slightly and turning.
4. To insert the new bulb, proceed in the op‐
posite sequence.
5. Turn lamp holder and remove.
Turn indicator in exterior mirror
Turn indicators in the exterior mirrors are de‐
signed in the LED technology. In the event of a
defect, contact your Service Centre.
6. Take out the bulb and change it.
7. To insert the fog lamp, carry out the same
procedure in reverse order. Observe the
guide rails when doing this.
LED fog lights
The fog lights use LED technology. In the
event of a defect, contact your Service Centre.
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Remove rear light
Rear lights, replacing the bulbs
Overview
1. Open the tailgate.
2. Insert screwdriver from the tool kit be‐
tween the cover and body, push up, see ar‐
row, and remove cover.
1
2
3
4
5
Turn indicator
Reversing lights
Rear fog light
3. Unscrew both nuts.
Rear light
Rear light/brake light
Replacing bulbs of outer rear lights
General
Follow the general instructions, see page 222.
21 watt bulb, P21W.
With adaptive headlights or xenon headlights:
rear lights are designed with LED technology.
In the event of a defect, contact your Service
centre.
4. Remove rear lights from body and remove
connector.
Replacing bulbs
1. Undo three fastenings on the bulb holder
and remove bulb holder from the rear light.
Proceed with caution when changing the
bulb
Proceed with caution and take one step at a
time when changing bulbs, otherwise, the rear
lights could be damaged.◀
2. Turn bulb and remove. The turn indicator is
the top bulb, the rear light/brake light is the
bottom bulb on the bulb holder.
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3. To use the new bulb and attach the bulb
holder, proceed in the opposite sequence.
Ensure that the bulb holder is engaged in
all fastenings.
Install lamp holder
1. Connect plug to the rear light.
2. To use the new bulb and attach the bulb
holder, proceed in the opposite sequence.
Ensure that the bulb holder is correctly in‐
serted.
Installing rear light
1. Connect up rear light and fit.
2. Put the cover with the three brackets in the
rear light. By pressing on the upper and
lower bracket, push the cover downwards
until it engages.
Number plate lights
Follow the general instructions, see page 222.
These lights use LED technology. In the event
of a defect, contact your Service centre.
Lights in the tailgate
Changing a wheel
General
Follow the general instructions, see page 222.
Reversing lights: 16 watt bulb, W16W.
Rear fog light: 21 watt bulb, H21W.
Information
For tyres with emergency running properties
or when using sealants, immediate wheel
change for tyre pressure loss in case of break‐
down is not required.
Access to the lights
1. Open the tailgate.
As a result, no spare wheel is available.
2. Pull out cover on handle recess, see arrow.
The tools for changing wheels are available as
optional accessories from your Service Centre.
Jack mounting points
3. Loosen connector.
Changing rear lights and rear fog lights
1. Remove bulb holder from rear light.
The jack mounting points are located in the il‐
lustrated positions.
Reversing light is the upper light, the rear
fog light is the lower light on the bulb
holder.
Thiefproof wheel studs
2. To change the reversing light, carefully pull
out the bulb.
The adapter of the thiefproof wheel studs can
be found in the tool kit or in an oddments tray
in the tool kit.
To change the rear fog light, push the bulb
downwards and turn it towards the left.
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Recharging the battery
General
Ensure the battery is sufficiently charged to
guarantee the entire lifetime of the battery.
In the following cases, charging the battery is
necessary:
▷
▷
When making frequent short trips.
When leaving for periods of longer than
one month.
▷
▷
Wheel stud, arrow 1.
Adapter, arrow 2.
Information
Removing
1. Place the adapter on the wheel stud.
2. Unscrew wheel stud.
Do not connect chargers to 12 volt sock‐
ets in the vehicle
Do not connect battery chargers to the 12 volt
sockets installed in the vehicle in the factory,
otherwise increased current consumption in
the vehicle could damage the vehicle battery.◀
After reattaching the wheel stud, remove the
adapter again.
Car battery
Jump-starting connections
Recharge the battery only with the engine
stopped, via the jump-starting connections,
see page 232, in the engine compartment.
Maintenance
The battery is maintenance-free.
The quantity of acid filled is sufficient for the
lifetime of the battery.
Charger
Chargers developed especially for the vehicle
and attuned to the on-board network can be
obtained from the Service centre.
Further information about the battery is avail‐
able from your Service Centre.
Replacing the battery
Power failure
Only use approved vehicle batteries.
Following a temporary electrical power outage,
some equipment will have to be reinitialised or
individual settings will need to be updated, for
example:
Only use vehicle batteries that are ap‐
proved by the manufacturer of your vehicle.
Otherwise the vehicle may be damaged and
availability of systems or functions may be limi‐
ted.◀
▷
▷
▷
▷
Seat and mirror memory: re-save positions.
Time: update.
After changing the vehicle battery, register it
with the Service Centre, so that all the comfort
functions are available without limitation and
any Check Control messages of these comfort
functions are no longer shown.
Date: update.
Glass Roof: initialise system, see page 48.
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Disposing of the old battery
Inside the boot
Dispose of old batteries only at an au‐
thorised collecting point or hand them
in to your Service centre.
Batteries filled with acid should be transported
and stored upright. Protect batteries against
falling over when in transit.
Fuses
Open the cover on the right side trim panel, ar‐
row, and remove the sound insulation.
Information
Details of the fuse assignment are on a sepa‐
rate leaflet.
Replacing fuses
Do not repair blown fuses or replace
them with fuses with different colours or am‐
pere ratings, otherwise overloaded electrical
wires could cause a fire in the vehicle.◀
Plastic tweezers and details of the fuse assign‐
ment can be found with the fuses in the boot.
In the glove box
Pivot the flap down, see arrow.
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Help in the event of a breakdown
Information
Vehicle equipment
Emergency call not ensured
This chapter describes all standard, national
and special equipment provided in the model
series. Equipment not available in the vehicle is
therefore also described, for example the se‐
lected special equipment or national version.
This also applies to safety-relevant functions
and systems. Comply with the relevant na‐
tional regulations when using the correspond‐
ing functions and systems.
For technical reasons, it might not be
possible to make an emergency call in highly
adverse conditions.◀
Overview
Hazard warning lights
SOS button in headlining
Requirements
▷
SIM card integrated into the vehicle is acti‐
vated.
The button is located in the centre console.
▷
▷
Radio ready state is switched on.
Emergency call system is functional.
Making an emergency call
1. Briefly press the cover flap to open it.
Intelligent emergency call
Principle
2. Press the SOS button until the LED on the
button is illuminated green.
This system can be used for sending an emer‐
gency call in emergency situations.
▷
LED illuminated green: emergency call ac‐
tivated.
General
If a cancellation request is shown on the
display, the emergency call can be cancel‐
led.
Press the SOS button in an emergency only.
Even if no emergency call through BMW is
possible, in some cases an emergency call
may still be set up to a public emergency call
number. This depends on factors such as the
specific mobile phone network and the na‐
tional regulations.
If the situation permits, wait in the vehicle
until voice contact has been established.
▷
LED flashes green when the connection to
the emergency number has been estab‐
lished.
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When an emergency call is sent via BMW,
data is sent to the emergency call centre in
order to decide what rescue measures are
required. For example, the current position
of the vehicle, if this can be determined. If
questions posed by the emergency call
centre remain unanswered, rescue meas‐
ures are automatically initiated.
Check the use-by dates of the contents regu‐
larly and replace any items that have expired.
Storage
▷
If the LED is flashing green but the emer‐
gency response centre can no longer be
heard over the loudspeaker, you may still
be able to be heard by the emergency re‐
sponse centre.
The first-aid kit is located behind the left cover
panel in the boot.
Automatically activating emergency
calls
In certain circumstances, an emergency call
may be placed automatically immediately after
a serious accident. An automatic emergency
call is not influenced by pressing the SOS but‐
ton.
Starting assistance
General
If the vehicle battery is discharged, the engine
can be started using two jump leads from an‐
other vehicle's battery. Use only jump leads
with fully insulated terminal clamps.
Warning triangle
Information
Do not touch live parts
Do not touch any electrically live parts
when the engine is running, or a fatal accident
could occur.◀
Do not deviate from the procedure described
below, otherwise personal injury could result or
both vehicles could be damaged.
The warning triangle is located behind the left
cover panel in the boot.
To remove, release the mounts.
First-aid kit
Note
The longevity of some items is limited.
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Preparations
Connecting the cables
1. Remove the cover of the BMW jump-start‐
ing connection.
Avoid contact between the vehicle bod‐
ies
2. Connect a terminal clamp on the positive/+
jump lead to the positive terminal of the
battery or the corresponding jump-starting
connection on the donor vehicle.
The bodies of the two vehicles must not make
contact, otherwise there is the risk of a short-
circuit.◀
1. Check whether the battery in the other ve‐
hicle shows 12 volts. Specifications are on
the battery.
3. Connect the other terminal clamp to the
battery's positive terminal or to the corre‐
sponding jump-starting connection on the
vehicle to be started.
2. Switch off the engine of the donor vehicle.
3. Switch off any electrical systems in both
vehicles.
4. Connect a terminal clamp on the negative/–
jump lead to the negative terminal of the
battery or the corresponding engine or
body earth connection on the donor vehi‐
cle.
Jump-starting connections
Order for connecting
5. Connect the second terminal clamp to the
negative terminal of the battery or to a
ground/earth connection on the corre‐
sponding engine or body of the vehicle to
be started.
Connect the jump leads in the correct or‐
der to avoid sparks that could cause injury.◀
Starting the engine
Do not use the spray products sold as starting
aids.
1. Start the engine of the donor vehicle and
allow it to run for a few minutes at a slightly
increased idle speed.
The jump-starting connection in the engine
compartment serves as the positive battery
terminal.
For diesel-engined vehicles to be started:
allow the engine of the donor vehicle to run
for approx. 10 minutes.
2. Start the engine of the vehicle to be started
as normal.
If an initial attempt to start the engine fails,
wait several minutes until the flat battery
has been recharged to a slightly greater
degree.
3. Allow both engines to run for a few mi‐
nutes.
4. Disconnect the jump leads in the opposite
order from that in which they were origi‐
nally attached.
The battery negative terminal is the body earth
or a special nut.
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Check the battery if necessary and have it re‐
charged.
▷
▷
Greater steering wheel movements are
necessary.
The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than the towed vehicle, otherwise it may be
unable to keep the towed vehicle reliably
under control.
Tow-starting and towing
Information
Towing truck
Tow-starting and towing
When tow-starting or towing, switch off
the Intelligent Safety Systems, otherwise an
accident may be caused by the malfunction of
individual systems of the brake actuation func‐
tion.◀
Manual gearbox
Before towing your vehicle
Gearshift lever in idle position.
Only have the vehicle transported on a load
platform.
Being towed
Do not tow the vehicle using individually
raised front or rear axles
With locked parking brake
It is not possible to manually disengage
the parking brake.
Do not tow the BMW using individually raised
front or rear axles, as otherwise the wheels
could jam and the transfer gearbox can be
damaged.◀
Do not tow the vehicle with a locked parking
brake, otherwise the vehicle may be damaged.
Contact a Service centre.◀
Do not raise the vehicle
Do not raise the vehicle at the towing eye
or by body or suspension components, other‐
wise it could be damaged.◀
Comply with the instructions for towing/
being towed
Comply with all instructions on towing/being
towed; failure to do so could result in damage
to the vehicle or an accident.◀
Steptronic transmission: transporting
your vehicle
▷
Make sure that the ignition is switched on,
otherwise low-beam headlights, rear lights,
turn indicators and wipers would not be
available.
Note
Do not attempt to have your vehicle towed.
Consequently, contact your Service Centre in
the event of a breakdown.
▷
▷
Do not tow the vehicle with the rear axle
raised, otherwise the steering can turn.
Do not tow the vehicle
When the engine is not running, there is no
power assistance and the brake servo is
out of action. The steering and brakes will
require extra effort to operate.
Have your vehicle transported on a load
platform, otherwise damage might result.◀
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Tow bar
Towing truck
The towing eyes of both vehicles should be on
the same side.
If it is impossible to avoid attaching the tow bar
at an angle, note the following:
▷
Tow bar clearance may be restricted when
cornering.
▷
The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it
is attached offset.
Only have the vehicle transported on a load
platform.
Towing rope
Ensure that the towing rope is taut when the
towing vehicle moves off.
Do not raise the vehicle
For towing, use nylon ropes or straps, as these
will help to avoid sudden tensile loads.
Do not raise the vehicle at the towing eye
or by body or suspension components, other‐
wise it could be damaged.◀
Towing eye
Always have the screw-on towing eye on
board the vehicle.
Use the towing eye screwed into the socket at
the front of the vehicle for manoeuvring only.
The towing eye can be screwed into the front
or rear end of the BMW.
Towing other vehicles
Information
Light towing vehicle
The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than the towed vehicle, otherwise it may be
unable to keep the towed vehicle reliably under
control.◀
Attaching the tow bar/towing rope
Only attach the tow bar or towing rope to
the towing eye. Attaching the towing rope to
other parts of the vehicle can result in dam‐
age.◀
The towing eye is located in the on-board tool‐
kit behind the left flap in the boot.
Towing eye, information on use
▷
Switch on the hazard warning lights, de‐
pending on local regulations.
▷
Use only the towing eye supplied
with the vehicle, and make sure that
it is screwed in fully and is tight.
▷
If the vehicle's electrical system has failed,
the vehicle being towed must be made
identifiable to following vehicles, for in‐
stance by placing a notice or the warning
triangle in the rear window.
▷
Only use the towing eye for towing on nor‐
mal roads (in other words not off-road).
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▷
Avoid lateral loads on the towing eye, for
example do not raise the vehicle at the
towing eye.
5. Stop in a suitable location, remove the tow
bar or towing rope and switch off the haz‐
ard warning lights.
Otherwise the towing eye and the vehicle
could be damaged.◀
6. Have the vehicle checked.
Do not activate the HDC, see page 129, driving
mode when towing.
Thread for towing eye
Press the marking on the edge of the cover to
press it out.
Tow-starting
Steptronic transmission
Do not attempt to tow-start or push-start the
vehicle.
Due to the Steptronic transmission, it is not
possible to start the engine by towing.
Have the cause of the starting difficulties recti‐
fied.
Manual gearbox
If possible, do not tow-start the vehicle but
start the engine using starting assistance, see
page 231. Only tow-start when the engine is
cold if your vehicle has a catalytic converter.
1. Switching on hazard warning lights, please
observe country-specific regulations.
2. Ignition, see page 68, on.
3. Insert 3rd gear.
4. Tow-start with the clutch depressed and
release the clutch slowly. Depress the
clutch again immediately after the engine
starts.
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General care
Cleaning sensors/lenses of the camera
with high-pressure cleaners
Vehicle equipment
This chapter describes all standard, national
and special equipment provided in the model
series. Equipment not available in the vehicle is
therefore also described, for example the se‐
lected special equipment or national version.
This also applies to safety-relevant functions
and systems. Comply with the relevant na‐
tional regulations when using the correspond‐
ing functions and systems.
Do not spray the sensors with high-pressure
cleaners for an extended period of time and
maintain a distance of at least 30 cm, approxi‐
mately 12 in from sensors and lenses of the
camera on the outside of the vehicle.◀
Automatic car washes.
Information
▷
Textile car washes or systems using soft
brushes are preferable, to avoid damage to
the paintwork.
Washing the car
General
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Make sure the wheels and tyres are not
damaged by the conveying mechanism.
Regularly remove foreign bodied, for example,
leaves, with the bonnet opened in the area be‐
neath with windscreen.
Fold in the exterior mirrors, as they could
otherwise sustain damage due to the vehi‐
cle's width.
Especially in winter, wash the car more fre‐
quently. Very high levels of dirt and spreading
salt can cause damage to the car.
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Deactivate the rain sensor, see page 76, to
avoid unintentional operation of the wipers.
In some instances, depending on the inte‐
rior movement detector of the alarm sys‐
tem, a false alarm may be triggered. Ob‐
serve the information on avoiding false
alarms, see page 45.
Information
Steam-jet cleaners or high-pressure
cleaners
If you use steam-jet cleaners or high-pressure
cleaners, make sure you maintain an adequate
distance and a maximum temperature of
60 ℃/140 ℉.
Guide rails in car washes
Avoid car washes where the guide rails
are higher than 10 cm, 4 in otherwise the car
body may be damaged.◀
With the glass roof keep a distance of at least
80 cm, approximately 31.5 inches. High-pres‐
sure jets striking it from close up or with exces‐
sively high pressure or temperature could
cause damage, or start off a process of long-
term damage.
Entering a car wash
Follow the below steps so that the vehicle can
be driven into a vehicle wash:
Manual gearbox:
Comply with the instructions for the high-pres‐
sure cleaner.◀
1. Drive into the car wash.
2. Engage idle position.
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3. Stop the engine.
4. Switch on ignition.
Steptronic transmission:
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Soak impurities such as insects with sham‐
poo and wash off with water.
Remove ice with a de-icer spray; do not
use an ice scraper.
1. Drive into the car wash.
After washing the car
2. Engage selector lever position N.
3. Deactivate Automatic Hold, see page 74.
4. Release the parking brake.
5. Stop the engine.
After washing the car, drive it briefly and apply
the brakes to dry them out; this is necessary to
prevent reduced braking action, and also to
avoid corrosion of the brake discs.
In this way the ignition remains switched
on and a check control message is dis‐
played.
Completely remove residues on the wind‐
screens to avoid affecting visibility due to
smearing, and to reduce wiping noise and
wiper blade wear.
Do not switch off ignition in the car
wash
Do not switch off ignition in the car wash,
otherwise the selector lever position P is
engaged and this can cause damage.◀
Car care
Care products
It is not possible to lock the vehicle from the
outside in selector lever position N. If an at‐
tempt is made to lock the vehicle, a signal
sounds.
BMW recommends that you use BMW care
and cleaning products, as these have been
tested and approved.
Care and cleaning products
When starting engine with manual gearbox:
Observe the information on the pack.
1. Press clutch pedal.
When cleaning the interior, open the doors or
windows.
2. Press the start/stop button.
When starting engine with Steptronic trans‐
mission:
Use only products that are intended for clean‐
ing the vehicle's interior.
1. Press the brake.
Cleaning agents can contain hazardous sub‐
stances or constitute a health risk.◀
2. Press the start/stop button.
Pressing the start/stop button or depressing
the brake switches off the ignition.
Vehicle paintwork
Regular care promotes driving safety and pre‐
serves your vehicle's value. Environmental ef‐
fects in areas with higher air pollution or natu‐
ral contaminations, for example tree resin or
leaf dust, may have an effect on the vehicle
paintwork. Base the frequency and extent of
vehicle care on such factors.
Selector lever position
Selector lever position P is engaged automati‐
cally:
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With the ignition switched off.
After approximately 15 minutes.
Remove corrosive substances, such as run-off
fuel, oil, grease or bird droppings immediately
to avoid changes to the paint or discoloura‐
tions.
Headlights
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Do not rub them when dry or use abrasive
or corrosive cleaning agents.
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Corrosive, acidic or alkaline cleaners may de‐
stroy the protective layer of neighbouring
parts, such as brake discs, for example.
Leather care
Remove dust from the leather at regular inter‐
vals with a cloth or vacuum cleaner.
Dust and road dirt will otherwise become
worked into pores and folds, causing consider‐
able abrasion and causing the leather surface
to become prematurely brittle.
Chrome surfaces
Carefully clean parts such as the radiator grille
and door handles with plenty of water to which
a shampoo may be added, particularly if ex‐
posed to road salt.
In order to protect against discolouration, for
example from clothing, clean the leather ap‐
proximately every two months.
Rubber parts
Other than washing with water, treat only with
rubber care products.
Clean light-coloured leather more frequently
as it has the tendency to soil faster.
Use leather cleaner, as dirt and grease with
otherwise attack the protective coating of the
leather.
Do not use any silicone-based care products
for treating rubber seals, otherwise these
could be damaged and become a source of
noise.
Suitable cleaner can be obtained from a Serv‐
ice centre.
Fine wood parts
Care of upholstery fabrics
Clean regularly with a vacuum cleaner.
Clean fine wood trims and fine wood parts with
a damp cloth only. Then dry them with a soft
cloth.
In the event of heavy soiling, for example stains
caused by drinks, use a soft sponge or a lint-
free microfibre cloth with suitable interior
cleaning agents.
Plastic parts
These include:
Clean upholstery materials over a large area up
to the seams. Avoid strong rubbing.
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Imitation leather surfaces.
Roof lining.
Damage from Velcro fasteners
Light covers.
Open Velcro fasteners on trousers or
other items of clothing can damage seat cov‐
ers. Make sure that any Velcro fasteners on
your clothing are closed.◀
Glass cover of instrument cluster.
Parts sprayed matt black.
Painted parts in the interior.
Use a microfibre cloth to clean.
Slightly moisten the cloth with water.
Do not soak the roof lining.
Care of special parts
Light alloy wheels
Only when cleaning on the vehicle use neutral
rim cleaner with a pH value of between 5 and 9.
Do not use any rough cleaner or steam cleaner
above 60 ℃/140 ℉. Observe the manufactur‐
er's information.
No alcohol-based or solvent-based
cleaning agents
Do not use any alcohol-based or solvent-
based cleaning agents such as nitro thinners,
cold cleansers, fuel or similar, otherwise the
surfaces can be damaged.◀
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Seat belts
Displays/screens
Dirt on the seat belts can interfere with the ac‐
tion of the reel and represent a safety hazard.
Cleaning of displays and screens
Do not use any chemical or household
cleaning materials, otherwise surfaces may be
corroded.◀
Dry cleaning
Do not dry-clean or use chemical prod‐
ucts, otherwise the fabric may be weakened.◀
Keep moisture away
Clean only with a mild soap solution while still
fitted to the vehicle.
Keep all liquids away from the set, other‐
wise electrical components may be dam‐
aged.◀
Never allow seat belts to retract unless they
are dry.
Avoid pressure
Avoid applying excessive pressure when
cleaning and do not use abrasive materials,
otherwise damage could occur.◀
Carpets and foot mats
No objects in the range of movement of
the pedals
Use a clean, anti-static microfibre cloth to
clean.
Foot mats, carpets or other objects must not
breach the range of movement of the pedals,
otherwise they could influence the function of
the pedals when driving and may cause an ac‐
cident.
Laying up out of use
When the vehicle is laid up for longer than
three months, special measures are to be
taken. Further information can be obtained
from the Service Centre.
Do not place additional foot mats on top of ex‐
isting floor mats or other similar objects.
Only use foot mats that have been approved
for the vehicle and that can be fastened ac‐
cordingly.
Ensure that floor mats are securely reattached
after having been removed, for example for
cleaning.◀
Floor mats can be removed from the vehicle to
enable the interior to be cleaned more thor‐
oughly.
In the event of heavy soiling, clean floor car‐
pets using a microfibre cloth and water or tex‐
tile cleaner. In doing so, rub back and forth in
the direction of travel, otherwise the carpet can
become tangled.
Sensors/lenses of the camera
Clean sensors or lenses of the camera using a
cloth moistened with a small amount of a
glass-cleaning product.
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