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THE BMW 3 SERIES
GRAN TURISMO.
OWNER'S MANUAL.
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 574 - II/15
Owner's Manual
for Vehicle
The Ultimate
Driving Machine®

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  • Page 1 Owner's Manual for Vehicle The Ultimate Driving Machine® THE BMW 3 SERIES GRAN TURISMO. OWNER'S MANUAL. I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 574 - II/15...
  • Page 2 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 3 The more familiar you are with your vehicle, the better control you will have on the road. We therefore strongly suggest: Read this Owner's Manual before starting off in your new BMW. Also use the Integrated Owner's Manual in your vehicle. It con‐...
  • Page 4 © 2015 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Munich, Germany Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW AG, Munich. US English II/15, 03 15 490 Printed on environmentally friendly paper, bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling. I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 5 “may not be able to lodge warranty Owner's Manual, we wanted to clarify that claims for your vehicle there.” the terms refer to a BMW dealer's service At page 7, under the “Parts and accesso- center or another service center or repair ries”...
  • Page 6 At page 196, under the heading: “Mount- BMW recommends that you have the oil ing,” the paragraph beginning, “Have changed at your BMW dealer's service cen- mounting and balancing …” should be dis-...
  • Page 7 Addendum Use of recommended vehicle batteries The manufacturer of your vehicle recom- mends that you use vehicle batteries that it has tested and recommends for use in your vehicle; otherwise the vehicle could be damaged and systems or functions may not be fully available.
  • Page 8 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Contents Mobility The fastest way to find information on a partic‐ ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to Refueling page 236. Fuel Wheels and tires Engine compartment Notes Engine oil Coolant At a glance Maintenance Cockpit Replacing components iDrive Breakdown assistance...

  • Page 10: Notes

    Therefore, in this Owner's Manual, we also de‐ other questions you may have. scribe and illustrate features that are not avail‐ Information on BMW, e.g., on technology, is able in your vehicle, e.g., because of the se‐ available on the Internet: www.bmwusa.com.

  • Page 11: Parts And Accessories

    BMW for this purpose. policy of constant development that is con‐ ceived to ensure that our vehicles continue to Your BMW center is the right contact for genu‐ embody the highest quality and safety stan‐ ine BMW parts and accessories, other prod‐...

  • Page 12: Service And Warranty

    Service and warranty ous damage to the vehicle. Such damage is not covered by the BMW New Vehicle Limited We recommend that you read this publication Warranty. thoroughly. Your vehicle is covered by the fol‐...

  • Page 13: Vehicle Identification Number

    EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a the National Highway Traffic Safety Adminis‐ nontrivial crash situation occurs; no data are tration NHTSA, in addition to notifying BMW of recorded by the EDR under normal driving North America, LLC, P.O. Box 1227, West‐...
  • Page 14 However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or BMW of North America, LLC. To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http:// www.safercar.gov;...
  • Page 15 Notes I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 574 - II/15...
  • Page 16 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 574 - II/15...

  • Page 17: At A Glance

    At a glance These overviews of buttons, switches and displays are intended to familiarize you with your vehicle. You will also become quickly acquainted with the available control concepts and options. I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : Online Edition for Part no.

  • Page 18: Cockpit

    At a glance Cockpit Cockpit Vehicle features and options the selected options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and This chapter describes all standard, country- systems. The respectively applicable country specific and optional features offered with the provisions must be observed when using the series.
  • Page 19 Cockpit At a glance Front fog lights  95 Reduce distance  126 Parking lights  92 Increase distance  126 beams  92 Cruise control rocker switch  132,  126 Instrument cluster  77 Automatic headlight con‐ 10 Steering wheel buttons, right trol  93 Entertainment source Daytime running lights  93 Adaptive Light Control  93 Volume High-beam Assistant  94 Instrument lighting  95 Voice...
  • Page 20 At a glance Cockpit 17 Unlock hood  203 All around the center console Control Display  18 PDC Park Distance Control  134 Ventilation  152 Rearview camera  137 Hazard warning system  221 Parking assistant  142 Surround View  137 Central locking system  40 Side View  139 Glove compartment  163 Driving Dynamics Control  122 Radio/CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment and Commu‐...
  • Page 21 Cockpit At a glance All around the roofliner Intelligent Emergency Re‐ Reading lights  95 quest  221 Panoramic glass sunroof  49 Interior lights  95 Indicator lamp, front-seat pas‐ senger airbag  99 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : Online Edition for Part no.

  • Page 22: Idrive

    At a glance iDrive iDrive Vehicle features and options Control Display This chapter describes all standard, country- Hints specific and optional features offered with the ▷ To clean the Control Display, follow the series. It also describes features that are not care instructions.
  • Page 23 iDrive At a glance Turn. Press button Function BACK Displays the previous panel. OPTION Opens the Options menu. Controller without navigation system The buttons can be used to open the menus directly. The controller can be used to select menu items and enter the settings. Turn.
  • Page 24 At a glance iDrive Buttons on controller Selecting menu items Highlighted menu items can be selected. Press button Function Turn the controller until the desired menu MENU Open the main menu. item is highlighted. Audio Open audio menu last listened to, switch between audio me‐...

  • Page 25: Options Menu

    iDrive At a glance White arrows pointing to the left or right indi‐ Turn the controller until the desired setting cate that additional panels can be opened. is displayed. Display of an opened menu When selecting a menu, it generally opens with the panel that was last selected in that menu.

  • Page 26: Setting The Clock

    At a glance iDrive Example: setting the clock ▷ For the input of upper/lower case letters and numbers, it may be necessary to reel via the controller to the corresponding In‐ Setting the clock put mode, refer to page 25, e.g. when the On the Control Display: spelling of upper and lower case letters is identical.

  • Page 27: General Information

    iDrive At a glance Turn the controller to set the hours and Symbol Meaning press the controller. Text message was received. Turn the controller to set the minutes and press the controller. Check the SIM card. SIM card is blocked. Status information SIM card is missing.
  • Page 28 At a glance iDrive Switching the split screen on and off Without navigation system and telephone On the Control Display: Only radio stations can be stored on the but‐ tons, refer to user's manual for Navigation, En‐ Press button. tertainment, Communication. "Split screen"...
  • Page 29 iDrive At a glance Deleting personal in the Entering letters and numbers vehicle General information The concept On the Control Display: Depending on the usage, the vehicle saves Turn the controller: select letters or num‐ personal data, such as stored radio stations. bers.
  • Page 30 At a glance iDrive ▷ Target search: names of locations may be entered in languages available through Control Display. I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : Online Edition for Part no.

  • Page 31: Voice Activation System

    Voice activation system At a glance Voice activation system Vehicle features and options Using voice activation This chapter describes all standard, country- Activating the voice activation system specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not Press button on the steering necessarily available in your car, e.

  • Page 32: Adjusting The Volume

    At a glance Voice activation system Executing functions using short Press button on the steering commands wheel. Execute functions on the main menu via short ›Tone‹ commands. It almost doesn't matter which menu item is selected, e.g., ›Vehicle status‹. List of short commands for the voice activation Setting the voice dialog system, see Navigation, Entertainment, Com‐...
  • Page 33 Voice activation system At a glance This can unnecessarily delay the establish‐ ment of a phone connection. Instead, use the SOS button, refer to page 221, close to the interior mirror. Environmental conditions ▷ Say the commands, numbers, and letters smoothly and with normal volume, empha‐...

  • Page 34: Integrated Owner's Manual In The Vehicle

    At a glance Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle Vehicle features and options Select components This chapter describes all standard, country- Press button. specific and optional features offered with the Turn the controller: open "Vehicle info". series.
  • Page 35 Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle At a glance Context help - Owner's Manual to the Programmable memory buttons temporarily selected function General information You may open the relevant information di‐ rectly. The Owner's Manual can be stored on the pro‐ grammable memory buttons and called up di‐...
  • Page 36 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 574 - II/15...

  • Page 37: Controls

    Controls This chapter is intended to provide you with information that will give you complete control of your vehicle. All features and accessories that are useful for driving and your safety, comfort and convenience are described here. I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : Online Edition for Part no.

  • Page 38: Opening And Closing

    Controls Opening and closing Opening and closing Vehicle features and options Overview This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions.

  • Page 39: Replacing The Battery

    Opening and closing Controls Replacing the battery ▷ Interference of radio transmission by charger while charging items such as mo‐ bile devices in the vehicle. A Check Control message is displayed if an at‐ tempt is made to switch on the ignition or start the engine.

  • Page 40: Profile Management

    Opening profiles The following export options are available: Regardless of the remote control in use a dif‐ ▷ Via BMW Online. ferent profile may be activated. ▷ Via the USB port to a USB device. "Settings" Popular file systems for USB devices are supported.

  • Page 41: Using The Remote Control

    People or animals left unattended in a Importing profiles parked vehicle can lock the doors from the in‐ Profiles exported via BMW Online can also be side. Always take the remote control with you imported via BMW Online. when leaving the vehicle so that the vehicle Profiles stored on a USB device can be im‐...

  • Page 42: Courtesy Lights

    Controls Opening and closing Locking Press button on the remote control for approx. 1 second. Locking from the outside Do not lock the vehicle from the outside The closed tailgate is automatically opened, with people inside the car, as the vehicle can‐ whether or not the vehicle is locked or un‐...

  • Page 43: Alarm System

    Opening and closing Controls In the case of interference, the vehicle can also Remove the key before pulling the door be unlocked and locked from the outside with‐ handle out remote control, refer to page 39. Before pulling the outside door handle, remove the key to avoid damaging the paintwork and For US owners only the key.◀...

  • Page 44: From The Inside

    Controls Opening and closing Tailgate From the inside Unlocking and locking Automatic tailgate operation Adjusting the opening height You can set how far the tailgate should open. Adjusting the opening height When adjusting the opening height, en‐ sure that there is a clearance of at least 4 in/10 cm above the tailgate.
  • Page 45 Opening and closing Controls ▷ Push the button in the driver's footwell. If the vehicle is stationary, the tailgate opens automatically to the adjusted opening height. The opening procedure is interrupted: ▷ By pressing a button again. ▷ When starting the engine. ▷...

  • Page 46: Manual Operation

    Controls Opening and closing Emergency unlocking Pressing the button again stops the mo‐ tion. An acoustic signal sounds and the tailgate closes. The closing operation is interrupted: ▷ When starting the engine. ▷ The vehicle starts off with jerks. Manual operation Pull the handle inside the trunk.
  • Page 47 Opening and closing Controls Unlocking Touch the surface on the door handle of the driver's or front passenger door, arrow, with Grasp the door handle on the driver's or front your finger and hold it there without grasping passenger door completely, arrow. the door handle.
  • Page 48 Controls Opening and closing area at the rear of the car and the trunk lid Otherwise, the tailgate may be opened inad‐ opens and/or closes. vertently, for example by an unintentional or misinterpreted movement of the foot.◀ Foot movement to be carried out Closing Do not touch vehicle Perform the foot movement described earlier.

  • Page 49: Automatic Locking

    Opening and closing Controls Tailgate ▷ The battery of the remote control is dis‐ charged. Replace the battery, refer to Depending on optional features and country page 35. version, this setting is not offered in some ▷ Interference of the radio connection from cases.
  • Page 50 Controls Opening and closing Retrieving the seat and mirror settings Arming and disarming the alarm system The driver's seat and exterior mirror positions used last are stored for the remote control cur‐ When you unlock or lock the vehicle, either rently in use.

  • Page 51: Switching Off The Alarm

    Opening and closing Controls The doors, hood or tailgate is not closed The indicator lamp lights up for approx. 2 sec‐ properly, but the rest of the vehicle is se‐ onds and then continues to flash. cured. The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen‐ After 10 seconds, the indicator lamp sor are turned off, until the vehicle is locked flashes continuously.
  • Page 52 Controls Opening and closing Closing without the pinch protection The window opens automatically. Pressing system the switch again stopse the motion. See also: Convenient opening, refer to Keep the closing path clear page 37, via remote control. Monitor closing and make sure that the closing path of the window is clear;...
  • Page 53 Opening and closing Controls Panoramic glass sunroof Opening/closing the glass sunroof and sliding visor separately General information ▷ Press the reel in the desired direction to the resistance The glass sunroof and the sliding visor can be point and hold it there. operated together or separately, using the same switch.
  • Page 54 Controls Opening and closing Comfort position The glass sunroof closes without jam protec‐ tion. If the glass sunroof is not automatically com‐ pletely opened, the comfort position has been Initializing after a power failure attained. In this position the wind noises in the interior are the least.

  • Page 55: Adjusting

    Adjusting Controls Adjusting Vehicle features and options Keep the movement area unobstructed When changing the seat position, keep This chapter describes all standard, country- the seat's area of movement unobstructed; specific and optional features offered with the otherwise, people might get injured or objects series.
  • Page 56 Controls Adjusting After releasing the lever, move the seat for‐ to the seat or lift it off to make sure the seat ward or back slightly making sure it engages engages properly. properly. Electrically adjustable seats Height At a glance Pull the lever and apply your weight to the seat or lift it off, as necessary.

  • Page 57: Lumbar Support

    Adjusting Controls Thigh support Height. Pull the lever at the front of the seat and adjust Seat tilt. the thigh support. Lumbar support The curvature of the seat backrest can be ad‐ justed in a way that it supports the lumbar re‐ gion of the spine.
  • Page 58 Controls Adjusting Front seat heating If the journey is continued within approx. 15 minutes, the seat heating is activated automat‐ ically with the temperature selected last. When ECO PRO, refer to page 177, is acti‐ vated, the heater output is reduced. Switch off Press button longer.
  • Page 59 Adjusting Controls Safety belt reminder for driver's and Putting on the belt passenger's seat Lay the belt, without twisting, snugly across the lap and shoulders, as close to the The indicator lamp lights up and a sig‐ body as possible. Make sure that the belt lies nal sounds.

  • Page 60: Adjusting The Height

    Controls Adjusting Adjusting the height Raise the head restraint up against the re‐ sistance. ▷ To raise: push. Press button, arrow 1, and pull the head re‐ ▷ To lower: press button, arrow 1, and push straint out completely. headrest down. Before transporting passengers Reinstall the head restraint before trans‐...

  • Page 61: Seat And Mirror Memory

    Adjusting Controls Removing The concept Only remove the head restraint if no one will be Two driver's seat and exterior mirror positions sitting in the seat in question. can be stored per profile, refer to page 35, and called up. Settings for the backrest width and Fold the seat down, refer to page 161, before lumbar support are not stored in memory.

  • Page 62: Safety Mode

    Controls Adjusting Safety mode At a glance Close the driver's door or reel on the igni‐ tion. Press and hold the desired button 1 or 2 until the adjustment procedure is com‐ pleted. Calling up of a seat position deactivated After a brief period, calling up stored seat posi‐...

  • Page 63: Automatic Dimming Feature

    Adjusting Controls Interior rearview mirror, manually Engage selector lever position R. dimmable Deactivating Turn knob Slide the switch to the passenger side mirror position. Fold in and out Press button. Possible at speeds up to approx. 15 mph/20 km/h. E. g. this is advantageous ▷...

  • Page 64: Steering Wheel

    Controls Adjusting Steering wheel Note Do not adjust while driving Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving; otherwise, an unexpected movement could result in an accident.◀ Adjusting Fold the lever down. Move the steering wheel to the preferred height and angle to suit your seating posi‐ tion.

  • Page 65: Transporting Children Safely

    Transporting children safely Controls Transporting children safely Vehicle features and options the selected options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and This chapter describes all standard, country- systems. The respectively applicable country specific and optional features offered with the provisions must be observed when using the series.
  • Page 66 Controls Transporting children safely of unexpected movement of the seat back‐ the adjustment after this; otherwise, the stabil‐ rest.◀ ity of the child seat will be reduced.◀ Adjustable backrest width: before installing a On the front passenger seat child restraint system in the front passenger seat, open the backrest width completely.

  • Page 67: Restraint Systems

    Transporting children safely Controls LATCH child restraint system Before installing LATCH child LATCH: Lower Anchors and Tether for Chil‐ restraint systems dren. Pull the belt away from the area of the child re‐ Note straint system. Follow manufacturer's information for Assembly of LATCH child restraint LATCH child restraint systems systems...

  • Page 68: Rear Doors

    Controls Transporting children safely Locking the doors and windows Rear doors Direction of travel Head restraint Hook for upper retaining strap Mounting point/eye Push the locking lever on the rear doors down. Seat backrest Upper retaining strap The door can now be opened from the outside only.

  • Page 69: Driving

    Driving Controls Driving Vehicle features and options To save battery power when the engine is off, switch off the ignition and any unnecessary This chapter describes all standard, country- electronic systems/power consumers. specific and optional features offered with the P when the ignition is switched off series.
  • Page 70 Controls Driving Steptronic transmission The radio-ready state remains active if, e.g., the ignition is automatically switched off for the Starting the engine following reasons: ▷ Opening or closing the driver's door. Depress the brake pedal. ▷ Unfastening of the driver's safety belt. Press the Start/Stop button.
  • Page 71 Driving Controls Auto Start/Stop function Functional limitations The engine is not switched off automatically in The concept the following situations: The Auto Start/Stop function helps save fuel. ▷ External temperature too low. The system switches off the engine during a ▷...

  • Page 72: Functional Limitations

    Controls Driving The engine can only be started via the Start/ ▷ LED goes out: Auto Start/Stop function is Stop button. activated. Functional limitations Switching off the vehicle during an automatic engine stop Even if driving off was not intended, the deacti‐ vated engine starts up automatically in the fol‐...
  • Page 73 Driving Controls Releasing Using turn signals Raise lever slightly, press the button and guide Press the lever beyond the resistance point. the lever down. To switch off manually, press the lever to the resistance point. Hints Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator lamp Use while driving indicates that a turn signal bulb has failed.
  • Page 74 Controls Driving High beams, headlight flasher Switching on ▷ High beams, arrow 1. Push wiper lever up. ▷ Headlight flasher, arrow 2. The lever automatically returns to its initial po‐ sition when released. ▷ Normal wiper speed: push up once. Washer/wiper system The wipers switch to intermittent operation when the vehicle is stationary.

  • Page 75: Windshield Washer Nozzles

    Driving Controls Interval mode or rain sensor Clean the windshield, headlights The concept The rain sensor automatically controls the time between wipes depending on the intensity of the rainfall. The sensor is located on the wind‐ shield, directly behind the interior rearview mir‐ ror.
  • Page 76 Follow the Steptronic transmission usage instructions on the washer fluid con‐ tainer. Use BMW’s Windshield Washer Con‐ centrate or the equivalent.◀ Selector lever positions Adding washer fluid...
  • Page 77 Driving Controls Engaging D, R and N When the ignition is switched off, refer to page 65, selector lever position P is engaged automatically. P Park Select only when the vehicle is stationary. The drive wheels are blocked. P is engaged automatically: ▷...
  • Page 78 Controls Driving Sport program and manual mode Steptronic Sport transmission: prevent automatic upshifting in M/S Activating the sport program manual mode The Steptronic Sport transmission does not automatically upshift in M/S manual mode once the maximum speed is reached, if one of the following conditions is met: ▷...
  • Page 79 Driving Controls Engaging selector lever position N Gears will only be shifted at appropriate engine and road speeds, for example downshifting is Depress the brake pedal. not possible if the engine speed is too high. Press the Start/Stop button. The starter The selected gear is briefly displayed in the in‐...
  • Page 80 Controls Driving To start with Launch Control do not steer the steering wheel. Start with launch control While the engine is running: Press button or select Sport+ with the Driving Dynamics Control. TRACTION is displayed in the instrument cluster and the indicator lamp for DSC OFF lights up.

  • Page 81: Displays

    Displays Controls Displays Vehicle features and options the selected options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and This chapter describes all standard, country- systems. The respectively applicable country specific and optional features offered with the provisions must be observed when using the series.

  • Page 82: Check Control

    Controls Displays Red lights ▷ Messages, e.g. Check Control, refer to page 78. Safety belt reminder ▷ Current fuel consumption, refer to page 83. Flashing or illuminated: safety belt on the driver or passenger side is not ▷ Navigation display, see User's manual for buckled.
  • Page 83 Displays Controls If a collision with a person detected in this way For additional information, refer to Dynamic is imminent, the symbol lights up and a signal Stability Control DSC, refer to page 119. sounds. DSC Dynamic Stability Control is Orange lights deactivated or DTC Dynamic Traction Control is activated...
  • Page 84 Controls Displays For more information, see Tire Pressure Moni‐ Front fog lights tor, refer to page 100. Front fog lights are activated. For additional information, refer to Steering system Front fog lights, refer to page 95. Steering system in some cases defec‐ tive.
  • Page 85 Displays Controls Supplementary text messages They are stored and can be displayed again later. Additional information, such as on the cause of an error or the required action, can be called up Displaying stored Check Control via Check Control. messages With urgent messages the added text will be On the Control Display: automatically displayed on the Control Display.

  • Page 86: Coolant Temperature

    Controls Displays middle or in the left half of Ice on roads the temperature display. Even at temperatures above ▷ Hot engine: the pointer is at the high end of +37 ℉/+3 ℃, roads might be icy. the temperature range. A Check Control Therefore, drive carefully on bridges and message is also displayed.

  • Page 87: Current Fuel Consumption

    Displays Controls Energy recovery Displaying the cruising range Depending on your vehicle's optional features, Display the range can also be displayed as bar in the instrument cluster. The kinetic energy of the vehicle is converted to electrical energy "Settings" while coasting. The vehicle bat‐ "Instrument cluster"...

  • Page 88: Gear Shift Indicator

    Controls Displays Gear shift indicator Symbols Sym‐ Description The concept bols The system recommends the most fuel effi‐ cient gear for the current driving situation. No service is currently required. Depending on the vehicle's features and coun‐ try version of the vehicle, the gear shift indica‐ The deadline for scheduled mainte‐...
  • Page 89 Displays Controls Hints Speed limit detection Personal judgment Current speed limit. The system cannot serve as a substitute for the driver's personal judgment of the traffic situation. The system assists the driver and does not re‐ Speed limit detection is not place the human eye.◀...
  • Page 90 Controls Displays Selection lists in the Activating a list and adjusting the setting instrument cluster The concept Depending on your vehicle's optional features, the following can be displayed or operated us‐ ing the buttons and the thumbwheel on the steering wheel as well as the displays in the in‐ strument cluster and the Head-up Display: ▷...

  • Page 91: Information At A Glance

    Displays Controls Information at a glance Average fuel consumption Repeatedly pressing the button on the turn The average fuel consumption is calculated for signal lever calls up the following information in the period while the engine is running. the info display: The average fuel consumption is calculated for ▷...

  • Page 92: Control Display

    Controls Displays Speed warning Resetting the trip computer On the Control Display: The concept "Vehicle info" Displays a speed, when reached, should cause "Trip computer" a warning to be issued. "Reset": all values are reset. The warning is repeated if the vehicle speed "Automatically reset": all values are reset drops below the set speed once by at least approx.
  • Page 93 Displays Controls Settings on the Control Date Display Setting the date "Settings" Time "Time/Date" Setting the time zone "Date:" "Settings" Turn the controller until the desired day is "Time/Date" displayed. "Time zone:" Press the controller. Select the desired time zone. Make the necessary settings for the month and year.
  • Page 94 Controls Displays Head-up Display Units of measure Setting the units of measure The concept To set the units for fuel consumption, route/ distance and temperature: "Settings" "Language/Units" Select the desired menu item. Select the desired unit. Settings are stored for the profile currently in use.
  • Page 95 Displays Controls Setting the rotation ▷ Driver assistance systems. Some of this information is only displayed On the Control Display: briefly as needed. "Settings" "Head-Up Display" Selecting displays in the Head-up Display "Rotation" On the Control Display: Turn the controller. Settings are stored for the profile currently in "Settings"...

  • Page 96: Lights

    Controls Lights Lights Vehicle features and options Parking lights/low beams, headlight control This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with the General information series. It also describes features that are not Position of switch: necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions.

  • Page 97: Adaptive Light Control

    Lights Controls Headlight courtesy delay feature Activating/deactivating The low beams stay lit for a short while if the In some countries, daytime running lights are headlight flasher is switched on after the radio- mandatory, so it may not be possible to deacti‐ ready state is switched off.
  • Page 98 Controls Lights In tight curves, e.g., on mountainous roads or fore, manually reel off the high beams in situa‐ when turning, one of the two front fog lights is tions where required to avoid a safety risk.◀ switched on as a turning lamp. As a result the inside of the curve is better lighted.

  • Page 99: Fog Lights

    Lights Controls Fog lights Switching the high beams on and off manually Front fog lights The low beams must be switched on. Press button. The green indicator lamp lights up. If the automatic headlight control, refer to page 93, is activated, the low beams will come on automatically when you switch on the front fog lights.

  • Page 100: Reading Lights

    Controls Lights Overview Setting the brightness The brightness of the ambient light can be ad‐ justed via the thumbwheel for the instrument lighting or on the Control Display. On the Control Display: "Settings" "Lighting" "Brightness:" Adjust the brightness. Interior lights Reading lamp Switching the interior lights on and off Press button.

  • Page 101: Safety

    Safety Controls Safety Vehicle features and options the selected options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and This chapter describes all standard, country- systems. The respectively applicable country specific and optional features offered with the provisions must be observed when using the series.

  • Page 102: Knee Airbag

    Controls Safety Ejection Mitigation ▷ Make sure that occupants keep their heads away from the side airbag and do not rest The head airbag system is designed as an against the head airbag; otherwise, injuries ejection mitigation countermeasure to reduce might occur when airbag is activated.

  • Page 103: Deactivation System

    Safety Controls erational readiness of the entire airbag system In this case, change the sitting position so that and the belt tensioner. the front-seat passenger airbags are activated and the indicator lamp goes out. If it is not possible to activate the airbags, have Airbag system malfunctioning the person sit in the rear.

  • Page 104: Tire Pressure Monitor Tpm

    Controls Safety size is detected on the seat. The airbags Unobstructed area of movement on the front passenger side are activated. Ensure that the area of movement of the seats is unobstructed to avoid personal injury Detected child seats or damage to objects.◀ The system generally detects children seated in a child seat, particularly in child seats re‐...
  • Page 105 Safety Controls "Vehicle status" On the Control Display and on the vehicle: "Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)" "Vehicle info" The status is displayed. "Vehicle status" "Perform reset" Status control display Start the engine - do not drive off. Tire and system status are indicated by the Reset tire inflation pressure:"Perform color of the wheels and a text message on the reset".
  • Page 106 Controls Safety Do not continue driving without run-flat Check the air pressure in all four tires at tires the next opportunity. Do not continue driving if the vehicle is not If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires equipped with run-flat tires; continued driving is shown to be correct, it is possible that may result in serious accidents.◀...
  • Page 107 Safety Controls Required tire inflation pressure check ▷ TPM was unable to complete the reset. message Reset the system again. A Check Control message is displayed in the ▷ Interference through systems or devices following situations with the same radio frequency: after leav‐ ing the area of the interference, the system ▷...
  • Page 108 Controls Safety sequent vehicle start-ups as long as the mal‐ The status is displayed. function exists. When the malfunction indicator Initialization is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended. When initializing the once set inflation tire TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of pressures serve as reference values in order to reasons, including the installation of replace‐...
  • Page 109 Safety Controls Run-flat tires When a flat tire is indicated, DSC Dynamic Sta‐ bility Control is switched on if needed. Maximum speed System limits You may continue driving with a damaged tire at speeds up to 50 mph/80 km/h. Sudden tire damage Sudden serious tire damage caused by Continued driving with a flat tire external circumstances cannot be recognized...
  • Page 110 Controls Safety Your car handles differently when you lose tire Be alert inflation pressure, e.g., your lane stability is re‐ Due to system limitations, warnings may duced when braking, braking distances are be not issued at all, or may be issued late or longer and the self-steering properties will improperly.
  • Page 111 Safety Controls Switching on/off General information The Intelligent Safety systems are automati‐ The system warns at two levels of an imminent cally active after every departure. danger of collision at speeds from approx. 3 mph/5 km/h. Time of warnings may vary with Press button: the systems are turned the current driving situation.
  • Page 112 Controls Safety Switch off Tow-starting and towing For tow-starting or towing, switch off the Press button: the system is switched Intelligent Safety systems; otherwise malfunc‐ off. The LED goes out. tions of the individual braking systems might Re-press button: the system is switched on. lead to accidents.◀...
  • Page 113 Safety Controls Acute warning with braking function ▷ Vehicles with an unusual rear appearance. Warning of the imminent danger of a collision ▷ Two-wheeled vehicles ahead of you. when the vehicle approaches another object at Functional limitations a relatively high differential speed. The driver must intervene actively when there The system may not be fully functional in the is an acute warning.

  • Page 114: Radar Sensor

    Controls Safety The automatic braking intervention is executed Adapting your speed and driving style with limited braking force and for a brief period The displays and warnings of the system only. do not relieve the driver of the responsibility to If the vehicle is equipped with Active Cruise adapt his or her driving speed and style to the Control with Stop &...
  • Page 115 Safety Controls Warning with braking function Display If a collision with a recognized vehicle is immi‐ nent a warning symbol appears in the instru‐ ment cluster and in the Head-Up Display. Symbol Measure The vehicle lights up red: prewarn‐ A dirty or covered sensor may prevent the de‐ ing.
  • Page 116 Controls Safety The warning prompts the driver himself/herself ▷ If the driving stability control systems are to react. During a warning, the maximum brak‐ limited or deactivated, e.g., DSC OFF. ing force is used. Premise for the brake boos‐ ▷ If the radar sensor is dirty or obscured.
  • Page 117 Safety Controls Detection range Tow-starting and towing For tow-starting or towing, switch off the Intelligent Safety systems; otherwise malfunc‐ tions of the individual braking systems might lead to accidents.◀ At a glance Button in the vehicle The detection area in front of the vehicle is div‐ ided into two areas.
  • Page 118 Controls Safety Switch off Thus a warning might not be issued or be is‐ sued late. Press button: the systems are turned E. g. the following situations may not be de‐ off. The LED goes out. tected: Press button: the systems are turned on. The ▷...
  • Page 119 Safety Controls Camera When switching on the system below this speed, a message is displayed in the instru‐ ment cluster. The steering wheel begins vibrating gently in the event of warnings. The time of the warning may vary depending on the current driving sit‐ uation.
  • Page 120 Controls Safety ▷ When using the turn signal. The lamp in the exterior mirror housing is dim‐ med. System limits Before you change lanes after setting the turn The system may not be fully functional in the signal, the system issues a warning in the sit‐ following situations: uations described above.

  • Page 121: Radar Sensors

    Safety Controls Radar sensors and the lamp in the exterior mirror housing flashes brightly. The warning stops when the turn signal is switched off, or the other vehicle leaves the critical zone. System limits The system may not be fully functional in the following situations: ▷...

  • Page 122: Brake Force Display

    Controls Safety Brake force display After travel has begun, the system is trained about the driver, so that increasing lack of alertness or fatigue can be detected. The concept This procedure takes the following criteria into account: ▷ Personal driving style, e.g., steering behav‐ ior.

  • Page 123: Driving Stability Control Systems

    Driving stability control systems Controls Driving stability control systems Vehicle features and options DSC also recognizes unstable vehicle condi‐ tions such as fishtailing or nose-diving. Within This chapter describes all standard, country- the physical limits DSC helps to keep the vehi‐ specific and optional features offered with the cle on a steady course by reducing engine series.
  • Page 124 Controls Driving stability control systems Indicator/warning lights The system ensures maximum headway on special road conditions or loose road surfaces, The indicator lamp flashes: DSC con‐ e.g., unplowed snowy roads, but with some‐ trols the drive and braking forces. what limited driving stability. The indicator lamp lights up: DSC has Activating the Dynamic Traction Control DTC failed.
  • Page 125 Driving stability control systems Controls Dynamic Damping Control Active rear spoiler The concept The concept This system reduces undesirable vehicle mo‐ The active rear spoiler increases driving stabil‐ tion when using a dynamic driving style or trav‐ ity. It extends and retracts automatically de‐ eling on uneven road surfaces.

  • Page 126: Automatic Mode

    Controls Driving stability control systems Automatic mode Hold down button. A retracted rear spoiler is in automatic mode The rear spoiler is retracted and the LED goes when the engine is started. The system may out. be initialized while driving, and if this happens the rear spoiler moves slightly.
  • Page 127 Driving stability control systems Controls Operating the programs Activating SPORT+ Press button repeatedly until SPORT+ Press button Program appears in the instrument cluster and the DSC OFF indicator lamp lights up. DSC OFF TRACTION Automatic program change SPORT+ When activating cruise control, the program SPORT automatically switches to SPORT mode.
  • Page 128 Controls Driving stability control systems Displays This configuration is retrieved when the SPORT driving mode is activated. Program selection COMFORT Pressing the button displays a For a balanced tuning with maximum driving list of the selectable programs. stabilization. Depending on your vehicle's op‐ tional features, the list in the in‐...
  • Page 129 Driving stability control systems Controls Driving off without delay After releasing the foot brake, start driv‐ ing without delay, since the drive-off assistant will not hold the vehicle in place for more than approx. 2 seconds and the vehicle will begin to roll back.◀...

  • Page 130: Driving Comfort

    Controls Driving comfort Driving comfort Vehicle features and options As soon as the road is clear, the vehicle accel‐ erates to the desired speed. This chapter describes all standard, country- The speed is also maintained downhill, but specific and optional features offered with the may not be maintained uphill if engine power is series.
  • Page 131 Driving comfort Controls Before leaving the vehicle, secure it against moving on its own. Before leaving the vehicle with the engine run‐ ning: set the parking brake and ensure that the Steptronic transmission is in position P. Other‐ wise, the vehicle may begin to move.◀ Overview A dirty or covered sensor may prevent the de‐...
  • Page 132 Controls Driving comfort Interrupting Maintaining/storing the speed When active, press the button. Press button. If interrupting the system while stationary, press on the brake pedal at the same time. The system is automatically interrupted in the following situations: ▷ When the brakes are applied. ▷...

  • Page 133: While Driving

    Driving comfort Controls Distance To accelerate to the desired speed auto‐ matically, press the accelerator or press Select a distance the RES or SET button. Adjust the distance according to the traf‐ Rolling bars in the distance display indicate fic and weather conditions; otherwise, there is that the the vehicle detected by the radar sen‐...
  • Page 134 Controls Driving comfort The conditions are not adequate for the sys‐ Distance display tem to work. Distance 1 The system was deactivated but applies the brakes until you actively resume control by pressing on the brake pedal or accelerator Distance 2 pedal.
  • Page 135 Driving comfort Controls Limited detection potential tance. This also applies to major speed differ‐ ences to vehicles driving ahead of you, e.g., Because of the limited possible detec‐ when rapidly approaching a truck. When a ve‐ tion, you should be alert at all times so that you hicle driving ahead of you is reliably detected, can intervene if needed;...

  • Page 136: Cruise Control

    Controls Driving comfort Any unauthorized modifications or changes to these devices could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. Malfunction The system cannot be activated if the radar sensor is not aligned correctly. This may be caused by damage incurred during parking, e.g.
  • Page 137 Driving comfort Controls Overview ▷ The clutch pedal is depressed for a few seconds or released while a gear is not en‐ Buttons on the steering wheel gaged. ▷ The gear engaged is too high for the cur‐ Press button Function rent speed.

  • Page 138: Pdc Park Distance Control

    Controls Driving comfort Desired speed When cruise control is maintained or stored, DSC Dynamic Stability Control will be turned ▷ The marking lights up green: on if needed. the system is active. ▷ The marking lights up or‐ Changing the speed ange: the system has been Press the rocker switch up or down repeatedly interrupted.
  • Page 139 Driving comfort Controls Switching on/off ▷ By the rear middle sensors at approx. 5 ft/1.50 m. Switching on automatically To ensure full functionality: With the engine running, engage lever in posi‐ ▷ Do not cover sensors, e.g., with stickers, tion P R. bicycle racks.
  • Page 140 Controls Driving comfort Settings are stored for the profile currently in ▷ For objects with porous surfaces. use. Low objects already displayed, e.g., curbs, can move into the blind area of the sensors before Visual warning or after a continuous tone sounds. The approach of the vehicle to an object can False warnings be shown on the Control Display.

  • Page 141: Rearview Camera

    Driving comfort Controls At a glance ▷ When using high-pressure washers, do not spray the sensors for long periods and Button in the vehicle maintain a distance of at least 12 in/30 cm. Surround View The concept Surround View comprises various camera as‐ sistance systems that help the driver when parking, maneuvering, and at complex exits and intersections.
  • Page 142 Controls Driving comfort Switching on/off manually ▷ They help you to estimate how much space is needed when parking and maneu‐ Press button. vering on level pavement. ▷ They are dependent on the current steer‐ ▷ On: the LED lights up. ing angle and are continuously adjusted to ▷...

  • Page 143: Display Settings

    Driving comfort Controls Parking using pathway and turning System limits radius lines Detection of objects Position the vehicle so that the turning ra‐ dius lines lead to within the limits of the Very low obstacles as well as high, protruding parking space.

  • Page 144: Top View

    Controls Driving comfort At a glance Switch the system back on if needed. Button in the vehicle Display The traffic area to the left and right is displayed on the Control Display. Side View Guidelines at the bottom of the image show Cameras the position of the front of the vehicle.
  • Page 145 Driving comfort Controls General information Cameras The image is lidtured by two cameras integrated in the exterior mirrors and by the rearview camera. The range is at least 7 ft/2 m to the side and rear. In this way, obstacles up to the height of the exterior mirrors are detected early.

  • Page 146: Parking Assistant

    Controls Driving comfort When the distance to an object is small, a red track line is continuously adjusted for the bar is shown in front of the vehicle, as it is in steering wheel movement. the PDC display. "Parking aid lines" Turning circle and pathway lines are displayed.
  • Page 147 Driving comfort Controls Hints ▷ Maximum distance to row of parked vehi‐ cles: 5 ft/1.5 m. Personal responsibility Even an active system does not relieve Suitable parking space the driver from personal responsibility while ▷ Gap between two objects with a minimum driving.

  • Page 148: System Status

    Controls Driving comfort Ultrasound sensors Display on the Control Display System activated/deactivated Symbol Meaning Gray: the system is not available. White: the system is available but not activated. The system is activated. The ultrasound sensors for measuring parking spaces are located on the side of the vehicle. System status To ensure full functionality: ▷...
  • Page 149 Driving comfort Controls Parking using the parking assistant ▷ Possible on snow-covered or slippery road surfaces. Check the traffic situation as well ▷ When there are obstacles that are hard to Louds noises outside and inside the ve‐ overcome, such as curbs. hicle can drown out the parking assistant's and ▷...
  • Page 150 Controls Driving comfort ▷ For small children and animals. ▷ For persons with certain clothing, e.g. coats. ▷ With external interference of the ultra‐ sound, e.g. from passing vehicles or loud machines. ▷ When sensors are dirty, iced over, dam‐ aged or out of position.

  • Page 151: Climate Control

    Climate control Controls Climate control Vehicle features and options the selected options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and This chapter describes all standard, country- systems. The respectively applicable country specific and optional features offered with the provisions must be observed when using the series.
  • Page 152 Controls Climate control Climate control functions in detail The cooling function, refer to page 148, is switched on automatically with the AUTO pro‐ Manual air distribution gram. Turn the wheel to select the de‐ Temperature sired program or the desired in‐ termediate setting.
  • Page 153 Climate control Controls Switching the system on/off Press button repeatedly to select an operating mode: Switch off ▷ LED off: outside air flows in continuously. Press the left button for the minimum ▷ LED on, recirculated-air mode: the supply speed. of outside air into the vehicle is perma‐...

  • Page 154: Maximum Cooling

    Controls Climate control AUTO program 10 Air distribution, right Display 11 Air flow, AUTO intensity Maximum cooling 12 Air distribution, left Temperature, right 13 Rear window defroster Seat heating, right  54 14 Interior temperature sensor — always keep clear Cooling function 15 Defrosts windows and removes condensa‐...

  • Page 155: Rear Window Defroster

    Climate control Controls Cooling function Sufficient ventilation The car's interior can only be cooled with the When remaining in the vehicle for an ex‐ engine running. tended period of time, ensure sufficient exter‐ nal ventilation. Do not continuously use recir‐ Press button.
  • Page 156 Controls Climate control Ventilation Defrosts windows and removes condensation Front ventilation Press button. Ice and condensation are quickly re‐ moved from the windshield and the front side windows. For this purpose, point the side vents onto the side windows as needed. Adjust air flow with the program active.
  • Page 157 Climate control Controls Ventilation in the rear Preselecting the reel-on time On the Control Display: "Settings" "Climate" "Timer 1:" or "Timer 2:" Set the desired time. Activating the reel-on time On the Control Display: ▷ Thumbwheel for continuous opening and "Settings"...

  • Page 158: Interior Equipment

    Controls Interior equipment Interior equipment Vehicle features and options Compatibility If this symbol is printed on the packag‐ This chapter describes all standard, country- ing or in the instructions of the system specific and optional features offered with the to be controlled, the system is gener‐ series.
  • Page 159 Interior equipment Controls erases all programming of the buttons on rearview mirror starts flashing rapidly and then the interior rearview mirror. stays lit constantly for 2 seconds, the system features an alternating-code system. Flashing Hold the hand-held transmitter for the sys‐ and continuous illumination of the LED will re‐...

  • Page 160: Digital Compass

    Controls Interior equipment Likewise, press and hold the button of the proximately 20 seconds until the LED flashes desired function on the hand-held trans‐ rapidly. All stored functions are deleted. The mitter. functions cannot be deleted individually. Release both buttons as soon as the inte‐ rior rearview mirror LED flashes more rap‐...

  • Page 161: Setting The Language

    Interior equipment Controls World map with magnetic zones Procedure Procedure Press and hold the control button for ap‐ Make sure that there are no large metallic prox. 3 to 4 seconds. The number of the objects or overhead power lines near the set compass zone appears in the mirror.

  • Page 162: Sun Visor

    Controls Interior equipment Settings are stored automatically after approxi‐ Replace the cover after use mately 10 seconds. Reinsert the lighter or socket cover after use, otherwise objects may get into the lighter socket or fixture and cause a short circuit.◀ Sun visor Glare shield Fold the sun visor down or up.
  • Page 163 Interior equipment Controls Note In the trunk The total load of all sockets must not exceed 140 watts at 12 volts. Do not damage the socket by using unsuitable connectors. Front center console The socket is located on the left side in the trunk.
  • Page 164 Controls Interior equipment Without telephone: overview Removing Cargo cover in rear window Pull the cargo cover with both hands by the outer edges towards the rear, arrows 1, to disengage it from the catches. The USB interface is located in the glove com‐ partment.
  • Page 165 Interior equipment Controls in the section on the left under the cargo and there is an increased risk of injury because floor panel. of unexpected movement of the seat back‐ rest.◀ Ensure that the lock is securely engaged When you fold back the backrest make sure that it locks in place.
  • Page 166 Controls Interior equipment Placing the rear seat backrest in the upright position Or: pull the respective lever inside the trunk. Folding down the middle section Pull the lever and hold it, arrow. Adjust the backrest angle. Reset to standard position Pull the lever and hold it, arrow.

  • Page 167: Storage Compartments

    Storage compartments Controls Storage compartments Vehicle features and options ▷ Compartments in the doors, refer to page 164. This chapter describes all standard, country- ▷ Nets on the backrests of the front seats. specific and optional features offered with the ▷...

  • Page 168: Center Armrest

    Controls Storage compartments Front storage compartment Locking The glove compartment can be locked with an integrated key. This prevents access to the glove compartment. After the glove compartment is locked, the re‐ mote control can be handed over, such as at a hotel, without the integrated key.
  • Page 169 Storage compartments Controls Connection for an external audio Unsuitable containers device Do not forcefully push unsuitable con‐ tainers into the cupholders. This may result in An external audio device, e.g., damage.◀ an MP3 player, can be con‐ nected via the AUX-IN port or the USB audio interface in the Front center armrest.

  • Page 170: Clothes Hooks

    Controls Storage compartments Clothes hooks Only transport heavy luggage in the trunk if it has been appropriately secured.◀ Do not obstruct view When suspending clothing from the Retaining strap hooks, ensure that it will not obstruct the driv‐ A retaining strap is available on the left side er's view.◀...
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  • Page 173: Driving Tips

    Driving tips This chapter provides you with information useful in dealing with specific driving and operating modes. I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 574 - II/15...

  • Page 174: Things To Remember When Driving

    Driving tips Things to remember when driving Things to remember when driving Vehicle features and options they achieve their full traction potential after a break-in time. This chapter describes all standard, country- Drive conservatively for the first specific and optional features offered with the 200 miles/300 km.

  • Page 175: Driving Through Water

    Things to remember when driving Driving tips Driving through water Do not remove the heat shields installed and never apply undercoating to them. Make sure Observe water level and speed that flammable materials, e. g. hay, leaves, Do not exceed the maximum water level grass, etc.
  • Page 176 Driving tips Things to remember when driving Driving in wet conditions Corrosion buildup on the brake discs will cause a pulsating effect on the brakes in their re‐ When roads are wet, salted, or in heavy rain, sponse - generally that cannot be corrected. press brake pedal ever so gently every few miles.

  • Page 177: Loading

    Loading Driving tips Loading Vehicle features and options vehicle and unstable driving situations may result. This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions.

  • Page 178: Securing Cargo

    Driving tips Loading Load Securing cargo Lashing eyes in the trunk The maximum load is the sum of the weight of the occupants and the cargo. To secure the cargo there are four lashing The greater the weight of the occupants, the eyes in the cargo area.
  • Page 179 Loading Driving tips Securing cargo fect on vehicle handling and steering re‐ sponse. Securing cargo Therefore, note the following when loading Stow and secure the cargo as described; and driving: otherwise it may present a danger to the occu‐ ▷ Do not exceed the approved roof/axle pants, e.g., during braking and evasive maneu‐...

  • Page 180: Saving Fuel

    Driving tips Saving fuel Saving fuel Vehicle features and options Close the windows and glass sunroof This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with the Driving with the glass sunroof and windows series. It also describes features that are not open results in increased air resistance and necessarily available in your car, e.

  • Page 181: Online Edition For Part No. 01 40 2 960 574 - Ii/15

    The maintenance should be carried out by The flow of fuel is interrupted while coasting. your service center. Also note the BMW Maintenance System, refer Switch off the engine during to page 208. longer stops ECO PRO Switch off the engine during longer stops, e.g.,...

  • Page 182: Online Edition For Part No. 01 40 2 960 574 - Ii/15

    Driving tips Saving fuel The achieved extended range is displayed in ▷ "ECO PRO speed warning": the instrument cluster as bonus range. The output is reduced once the set ECO PRO speed is reached. Overview Coasting The system includes the following EfficientDynamics functions and displays: Fuel-efficiency can be optimized by disengag‐...

  • Page 183: Online Edition For Part No. 01 40 2 960 574 - Ii/15

    Saving fuel Driving tips Efficiency display ECO PRO tip, driving tip The arrow indicates that the driving Display in the instrument cluster style can be adjusted to be more fuel efficient by backing off the accelerator for instance. Note The efficiency display and ECO PRO tips in the instrument cluster appear when the ECO PRO display is activated.

  • Page 184: Online Edition For Part No. 01 40 2 960 574 - Ii/15

    Driving tips Saving fuel Vertical bars show consumption for the se‐ As soon as you step on the brake or accelera‐ lected time frame. tor pedal, the engine is automatically coupled again. Trip interruptions are represented below the bar on the time axis. Hints "Consumption history"...

  • Page 185: Online Edition For Part No. 01 40 2 960 574 - Ii/15

    Saving fuel Driving tips Display Display in the instrument cluster Color code blue, arrow 1, and symbol, arrow 2: driving condition Coasting. Displaying EfficientDynamics info The mark in the efficiency display is backlit in blue and is located at the zero point. The tach‐ "Vehicle info"...

  • Page 186: Online Edition For Part No. 01 40 2 960 574 - Ii/15

    Driving tips Saving fuel Functional requirement The function is only available in ECO PRO mode. Calling up ECO PRO driving style analysis Activate ECO PRO. "EfficientDynamics" Select the symbol. Display on the Control Display The display of the ECO PRO driving style anal‐ ysis consists of a symbolized route and a lookup table.

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    Saving fuel Driving tips I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 574 - II/15...

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  • Page 189: Mobility

    Mobility In order to always ensure your mobility, you will find important information on operating fluids, wheels and tires, maintenance and Roadside Assistance in the following. I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : Online Edition for Part no.

  • Page 190: Refueling

    Mobility Refueling Refueling Vehicle features and options Turn the tank lid counterclockwise. This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions.
  • Page 191 Refueling Mobility the cover using the onboard vehicle tool kit. Pull the green knob with the fuel pump symbol. This releases the fuel filler flap. Observe the following when refueling The fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle clicks off the first time.

  • Page 192: Fuel

    Fuel recommendation system.◀ Note Recommended fuel grade General fuel quality BMW recommends AKI 91. Even fuels that conform to the specifica‐ tions can be of low quality. This may cause en‐ Minimum fuel grade gine problems, for instance poor engine start- BMW recommends AKI 89.
  • Page 193 Fuel Mobility gine deposits, it is highly recommended to purchase gasoline from Top Tier retailers. Failure to comply with these recommendations may result in the need for unscheduled main‐ tenance.◀ I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : Online Edition for Part no.

  • Page 194: Wheels And Tires

    Mobility Wheels and tires Wheels and tires Vehicle features and options Only check the tire inflation pressure when the tires are cold. This means after driving no more This chapter describes all standard, country- than 1.25 miles/2 km or when the vehicle has specific and optional features offered with the been parked for at least 2 hours.
  • Page 195 Wheels and tires Mobility Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI Front: 225/50 R 18 2.2 / 32 95 V 2.2 / 32 Rear: 255/45 R 18 99 V Front: 225/45 R 19 2.2 / 32 92 W RSC 2.4 / 35 These pressure values can also be found on Rear: 255/40 R 19 the tire inflation pressure label on the driver's...
  • Page 196 Mobility Wheels and tires Tire size Pressure specifications Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI in bar/PSI Front: 225/45 R 19 2.2 / 32 225/50 R 18 95 V 2.2 / 32 2.6 / 38 92 W RSC 2.4 / 35 225/50 R 18 99 V Rear: 255/40 R 19 M+S XL A/S RSC...
  • Page 197 Wheels and tires Mobility Tire size Pressure specifications Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI in bar/PSI Front: 225/50 R 18 2.6 / 38 Front: 225/45 R 19 2.4 / 35 95 W RSC 92 W RSC 2.9 /42 2.6 / 38 Rear: 255/45 R 18 Rear: 255/40 R 19 99 W RSC...

  • Page 198: Tire Identification Marks

    Mobility Wheels and tires Tire identification marks Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable Tire size on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. 245/45 R 18 96 Y For example: Treadwear 200; Traction AA; 245: nominal width in mm Temperature A 45: aspect ratio in %...

  • Page 199: Winter Tires

    Wheels and tires Mobility Temperature Winter tires The temperature grades are A, the highest, B, Do not drive with a tire tread depth of less than and C, representing the tire's resistance to the 0.16 in/4 mm. generation of heat and its ability to dissipate Below a tread depth of 0.16 in/4 mm, tires are heat when tested under controlled conditions less suitable for winter operation.

  • Page 200: Changing Wheels And Tires

    Mobility Wheels and tires ▷ Unusual handling such as a strong ten‐ Following tire damage, have the original wheel dency to pull to the left or right. and tire combination remounted on the vehicle as soon as possible. Damage can, e. g., be caused by driving over curbs, road damage, or similar things.
  • Page 201 Wheels and tires Mobility Storage Retreaded tires Possibly substantial variations in the de‐ Store wheels and tires in a cool, dry place with sign and age of the tire casing structures can as little exposure to light as possible. limit service life and have a negative impact on Always protect tires against all contact with oil, road safety.◀...
  • Page 202 Mobility Wheels and tires Sealing container into the tires, which seals the damage from the inside. The compressor can be used to check the tire inflation pressure. Hints ▷ Follow the instructions on using the Mobi‐ lity System found on the compressor and sealant container.
  • Page 203 Wheels and tires Mobility Filling the tire with sealant Slide the sealing container upright into the holder on the compressor housing, ensur‐ Shake the sealing container. ing that it engages audibly. Take the connection hose completely out Screw the connection hose onto the tire of the compressor housing.

  • Page 204: Distributing The Sealant

    Mobility Wheels and tires With the ignition turned on or the engine Wrap the empty sealant container and con‐ running, reel on the compressor. nection hose in suitable material to avoid dirtying the cargo area. Stow the Mobility System back in the vehi‐ cle.

  • Page 205: Snow Chains

    Wheels and tires Mobility Insert the connector into a power socket ▷ 225/50 R 18. inside the vehicle. Follow the snow chain manufacturer's instruc‐ tions. Make sure that the snow chains are always sufficiently tight. Retighten as needed accord‐ ing to the chain manufacturer's instructions. Do not initialize the Flat Tire Monitor after mounting snow chains, as doing so may result in incorrect readings.

  • Page 206: Engine Compartment

    Mobility Engine compartment Engine compartment Vehicle features and options the selected options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and This chapter describes all standard, country- systems. The respectively applicable country specific and optional features offered with the provisions must be observed when using the series.
  • Page 207 Engine compartment Mobility Hood Indicator/warning lights When the hood is unlocked, a Check Control Hints message is displayed. Working in the engine compartment Closing the hood Never attempt to perform any service or Hood open when driving repair operations on your vehicle without the necessary professional technical training.

  • Page 208: Engine Oil

    Mobility Engine oil Engine oil Vehicle features and options If the engine oil level reaches the minimum level, a check control message is displayed. This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with the Requirements series. It also describes features that are not A current measured value is available after ap‐...

  • Page 209: Adding Engine Oil

    Engine oil Mobility Detailed measurement Oil filler neck The concept In the detailed measurement the engine oil level is checked and displayed via a scale. Gasoline engine: If the engine oil level reaches the minimum level, a check control message is displayed. Diesel engine: During the measurement, the idle speed is in‐...

  • Page 210: Engine Oil Change

    You can add engine oils that meet the follow‐ ing oil rating standards: Gasoline engine BMW Longlife-01. BMW Longlife-01 FE. Further information regarding the oil specifica‐ tions and viscosities of engine oils can be in‐ quired with the service center.

  • Page 211: Coolant

    Coolant Mobility Coolant Vehicle features and options The marks are on the side of the coolant reservoir. This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with the Symbol Meaning series. It also describes features that are not Maximum necessarily available in your car, e.

  • Page 212: Maintenance

    Storage periods Storage periods during which the vehicle bat‐ BMW maintenance system tery was disconnected are not taken into ac‐ count. The maintenance system indicates required If this occurs, have a service center update the...
  • Page 213 Maintenance Mobility Socket for OBD Onboard Diagnosis Note Socket for Onboard Diagnosis The socket for onboard diagnostics may only be used by the service center or a work‐ shop that operates in accordance with the specifications of the vehicle manufacturer with correspondingly trained personnel and other authorized persons.

  • Page 214: Replacing Components

    Mobility Replacing components Replacing components Vehicle features and options Squeeze the retainer spring, arrow 1, and fold up the wiper blade, arrow 2. This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car, e.
  • Page 215 Replacing components Mobility Headlight glass Danger of burns Only change bulbs when they are cool; Condensation can form on the inside of the ex‐ otherwise, there is a danger of getting ternal lights in cool or humid weather. When burned.◀ driving with the light switched on, the conden‐...
  • Page 216 Mobility Replacing components Low beams 55-watt bulb, H7. Turn the lid counterclockwise and remove. In the wheel house, loosen the two brackets and remove the cover. Turn signal Tilt the bulb down and then up to loosen it 24-watt bulb, PY24W from the holder and remove.
  • Page 217 Replacing components Mobility Accessing the daytime running lights, high High beams/headlight flasher beams/headlight flasher and parking lights 55-watt bulb, H7. Follow general instructions, refer to page 210. Tilt the bulb down and then up to loosen it Open the hood, refer to page 203. from the holder and remove.

  • Page 218: Xenon Headlights

    For checking and adjusting headlamp aim, please contact your BMW center. I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 574 - II/15...
  • Page 219 Replacing components Mobility 21-watt bulb, PY21W Carefully pull back the wheel house panel, arrow 2. In the wheel house, loosen the two brack‐ ets and remove the cover. Pull off the bulb connector, arrow 1. Turn the bulb, arrow 2. If necessary, pull the inside trim of the wheel house slightly inward.
  • Page 220 Mobility Replacing components Tail lights, bulb replacement Removing the exterior tail lamp Open the tailgate. At a glance Use a screwdriver out of the onboard vehi‐ cle tool kit to depress the catch fittings, ar‐ rows, and take off the cover. Turn signal Reversing lamp Inside brake lamp...
  • Page 221 Replacing components Mobility that the foam rubber sealing ring is on the arrow 2. Make sure that the tail lamp en‐ centering pin. gages in the rubber mount. Release the catch at the top on the con‐ Screw the two nuts tight and mount the nector of the connecting line and remove cover.

  • Page 222: Changing Wheels

    Mobility Replacing components Changing wheels Replacing the reversing lamp and inner brake lamp Hints Loosen the two holders, arrow 1 and pull down on the lamp holder to remove, ar‐ When using run-flat tires or sealants, a tire row 2. does not need to be changed immediately in the event of pressure loss due to a flat tire.

  • Page 223: Charging The Battery

    Replacing components Mobility Disposing of old batteries to ensure that all comfort features are fully available and that any Check Control mes‐ Have old batteries disposed of by your sages of these comfort features are no longer service center or bring them to a recy‐ displayed.
  • Page 224 Mobility Replacing components Remove the cover from one side, arrow 3. Press the four fasteners and remove the cover. The fuses are located under a cover. To open the cover, reach into the recessed grip on the side and fold the cover open. Attaching the covers When attaching the cover, make sure that all four fasteners are engaged.

  • Page 225: Breakdown Assistance

    ▷ The LED flashes green when a connection to the BMW Response Center has been established. I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 574 - II/15...

  • Page 226: First Aid Kit

    ▷ If the LED is flashing green, but the BMW Response Center can no longer be heard via the speaker, you can nevertheless still be heard at the BMW Response Center.

  • Page 227: Starting The Engine

    Breakdown assistance Mobility Preparation Connecting the cables Open the cover of the BMW starting aid Bodywork contact between vehicles terminal. Make sure that there is no contact be‐ Attach one terminal clamp of the positive tween the bodywork of the two vehicles; other‐...
  • Page 228 The tow fitting can be screwed in at the front or rear of the BMW. I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 229 Breakdown assistance Mobility Have the cause of the starting problems fixed. The tow fitting is located in the onboard vehi‐ cle tool kit which is stored in a storage com‐ partment on the left side in the trunk. Open the cover.

  • Page 230: Care

    Mobility Care Care Vehicle features and options Cleaning sensors/camera lenses with high-pressure washers This chapter describes all standard, country- When using high-pressure washers, do not specific and optional features offered with the spray the sensors and camera lenses on the series.

  • Page 231: Vehicle Care

    Do not turn off the ignition in the car wash; BMW recommends using care and cleaning otherwise, selector lever position P is en‐ products from BMW, since these have been gaged and damages can result.◀ tested and approved. The vehicle cannot be locked from the outside Car care and cleaning products when in selector lever position N.
  • Page 232 Mobility Care Chrome surfaces Otherwise, particles of dust and road grime chafe in pores and folds, and lead to increased Carefully clean components such as the radia‐ wear and premature degradation of the leather tor grille or door handles with an ample supply surface.

  • Page 233: Safety Belts

    Care Mobility Displays/monitors grease removers, fuel, or such; this could lead to surface damage.◀ Cleaning displays and screens Do not use any chemical or household Safety belts cleaning agents; otherwise, surfaces can be af‐ Dirty belt straps impede the reeling action and fected.◀...
  • Page 234 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 574 - II/15...

  • Page 235: Reference

    Reference This chapter contains the technical data and an index that will quickly take you to the information you need. I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : Online Edition for Part no.

  • Page 236: Technical Data

    The specified heights do not take into account attached parts, for example, a roof antenna, BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo Width with mirrors inches/mm 80.6/2,047 Width without mirrors inches/mm 72.0/1,828...
  • Page 237 Technical data Reference Weights 328i Approved gross vehicle weight lbs/kg 4,770/2,164 Load lbs/kg 920/417 Approved front axle load lbs/kg 2,095/950 Approved rear axle load lbs/kg 2,775/1,259 Approved roof load capacity lbs/kg 165/75 Cargo area capacity cu ft/liters 24.6–56.8/520–1,600 328i xDrive Approved gross vehicle weight lbs/kg 4,915/2,229...
  • Page 238 Reference Technical data Capacities US gal/liters Notes Fuel tank, approx. Gasoline: 15.8/60 Fuel quality, refer to page I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 574 - II/15...
  • Page 239 Technical data Reference I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 574 - II/15...

  • Page 240: Everything From A To Z

    Beverage holder, cu‐ Air flow, air conditioner with enhanced features pholder Air flow, automatic climate Automatic Cruise Control BMW Assist, see user's control with Stop & Go manual for Navigation, En‐ Air pressure, tires Automatic Curb Monitor tertainment and Communi‐...
  • Page 241 Everything from A to Z Reference Bonus range, ECO PRO Cargo area, storage compart‐ Child safety locks Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ ments Child seat, mounting pholders Cargo cover Child seats Brake assistant Cargo position, rear seat Chrome parts, care Brake discs, break-in backrest Cigarette lighter...
  • Page 242 Reference Everything from A to Z tertainment and Communi‐ Defrosting the windows DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ cation Dehumidifying, air 148, trol ConnectedDrive Services Deleting personal data DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ Connecting electrical devi‐ Deletion of personal data trol Destination distance Dynamic Damping Con‐...
  • Page 243 Everything from A to Z Reference Engine compartment False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ Fuel lid Engine compartment, work‐ tional alarm Fuel quality ing in Fan, refer to Air Fuel recommendation Engine coolant flow 148, Fuel, tank capacity Engine idling when driving, Filler neck for engine oil Fuse coasting...
  • Page 244 Reference Everything from A to Z Height, vehicle Info display, refer to On- High-beam Assistant Board computer High beams Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ Key/remote control High beams/low beams, refer tor TPM Keyless Go, refer to Comfort to High-beam Assistant Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor Access Hills Key Memory, refer to Per‐...
  • Page 245 Everything from A to Z Reference Locking/unlocking with re‐ Marking on approved Neutral cleaner, see wheel mote control tires cleaner Locking, automatic Marking, run-flat tires New wheels and tires Locking, settings Master key, refer to Remote Nylon rope for tow-starting/ Lock, power window control towing...
  • Page 246 Reference Everything from A to Z Outside air, refer to Auto‐ Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ Remote control, univer‐ matic recirculated-air con‐ file trol Programmable memory but‐ Replacement fuse Overheating of engine, refer tons, iDrive Replacing parts to Coolant temperature Protective function, glass Replacing wheels/tires sunroof...
  • Page 247 Everything from A to Z Reference Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ Size Stopping the engine play Slide/tilt glass roof Storage compartment in the Screwdriver, see Onboard ve‐ Smallest turning radius rear hicle tool kit Snow chains Storage compartments Screw thread, see screw Socket Storage compartments, loca‐...
  • Page 248 Reference Everything from A to Z Temperature, engine oil Tread, tires Ventilation, refer to Parked- Tempomat, refer to Active Trip computer car ventilation Cruise Control Triple turn signal activa‐ VIN, see vehicle identification Terminal, starting aid tion number Text message, supplemen‐ Trip odometer Voice activation system tary...
  • Page 249 Everything from A to Z Reference Winter tires, suitable tires Winter tires, tread Wiper Wiper blades, replacing Wiper fluid Wiper, fold-out position Wiper system Wood, care Word match concept, naviga‐ tion Wrench, see Onboard vehicle tool kit xDrive Xenon headlights, bulb re‐ placement I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : Online Edition for Part no.
  • Page 250 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 251 More about BMW The Ultimate bmwusa.com Driving Machine® *BL296057400D* I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 574 - II/15...

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