To make the outside mirrors fold when locking a 2021 BMW X4, go to the car settings, then select "Doors and Vehicle Access," and enable "Fold Mirrors When Locked." This will ensure the mirrors automatically fold when the car is locked.

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Summary of Contents for BMW X4

Page 1 Vehicle The Ultimate Driving Machine® THE BMW X4. 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 2 964 144 - VI/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 VI/15, 07 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: 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 242. Fuel Wheels and tires Engine compartment Information Engine oil Coolant At a glance Maintenance Cockpit Replacing components iDrive Breakdown assistance...
Page 6: Information
Enumerations without mandatory order or al‐ ternative possibilities are presented as list with Information on BMW, e.g., on technology, is bullet points. available on the Internet: www.bmwusa.com. ▷...
Page 7: Maintenance And Repairs
The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends that you entrust corresponding procedures to Status of the Owner's a BMW dealer’s service center. If you choose Manual to use another service facility, BMW recom‐ mends use of a facility that performs work, e.g.
Page 8: California Proposition 65 Warning
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 9: Event Data Recorder Edr
Information ▷ Operating mode of system components, fill tions, such as an air bag deployment or hitting levels for instance. a road obstacle, data that will assist in under‐ standing how a vehicle’s systems performed. ▷ Status messages for the vehicle and from The EDR is designed to record data related to its individual components, e.g., wheel rota‐...
Page 10: Vehicle Identification Number
National Highway Traffic Safety Adminis‐ tration NHTSA, in addition to notifying BMW of North America, LLC, P.O. Box 1227, West‐ wood, New Jersey 07675-1227, Telephone 1-800-831-1117.
Page 11 Information 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 2 964 144 - VI/15...
Page 12 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 2 964 144 - VI/15...
Page 13: 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 14: 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 15 Cockpit At a glance Automatic headlight con‐ Increase distance 133 trol 99 Adaptive Light Control 100 Cruise control rocker switch 133, 139, High-beam Assistant 100 Instrument cluster 82 Instrument lighting 102 10 Steering wheel buttons, right Entertainment source Steering column stalk, left Turn signal 73 Volume High beams, head‐ Voice activation 27 light...
Page 16: All Around The Center Console
At a glance Cockpit All around the center console Control Display 18 PDC Park Distance Control 142 Glove compartment 170 Rearview camera 144 Ventilation 161 View 147 Hazard warning system 226 Parking assistant 151 Side View 149 Intelligent Safety 112 HDC Hill Descent Control 128 Automatic climate control 155 Radio/multimedia, see user's manual for Driving Dynamics Control 130 Navigation, Entertainment and Communi‐...
Page 17 Cockpit At a glance All around the roofliner Intelligent Emergency Re‐ Reading lights 102 quest 226 Glass sunroof, powered 49 Interior lights 102 Indicator lamp, front-seat pass. airbag 105 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: Idrive
At a glance iDrive iDrive Vehicle features and options Control elements at a glance This chapter describes all standard, country- Control elements 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 19 iDrive At a glance "Turn off control display" Move in four directions. Controller with navigation system Buttons on controller The buttons can be used to open the menus Press button Function directly. The controller can be used to select menu items and enter the settings. MENU Open the main menu.
Page 20 At a glance iDrive Press. The main menu is displayed. All iDrive functions can be called up via the Move in two directions. main menu. Selecting menu items Highlighted menu items can be selected. Turn the controller until the desired menu item is highlighted.
Page 21 iDrive At a glance Opens new display on top of previous Turn the controller until the desired setting screen. is displayed. White arrows pointing to the left or right indi‐ Press the controller. cate that additional panels can be opened. Activating/deactivating the functions Opening the Options menu Several menu items are preceded by a check‐...
Page 22: Setting The Clock
At a glance iDrive Example: setting the clock ▷ The system recognizes capital and lower case letters. For the input of upper/lower case letters and numbers, it may be neces‐ Setting the clock sary to switch to the corresponding input On the Control Display: mode, e.g.
Page 23: 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 24 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 25 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 26 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 27: 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 28: 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 29 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 226, close to the interior mirror. Environmental conditions ▷ Say the commands, numbers, and letters smoothly and with normal volume, empha‐...
Page 30: 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 31 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 32 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 2 964 144 - VI/15...
Page 33: 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 34: 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 35: Replacing The Battery
Opening and closing Controls Replacing the battery ▷ Interference from radio transmissions through mobile devices in close proximity to remote control. ▷ 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 36: Profile Management
Controls Opening and closing Profile management If several drivers use their own remote control, the vehicle will adjust the personal settings Opening profiles during unlocking. These settings are also re‐ stored, if the vehicle has been used in the Regardless of the remote control in use a dif‐ meantime by a person with a different remote ferent profile may be activated.
Page 37: Using The Remote Control
USB interface: "USB device" Using the remote control Importing profiles Information Profiles exported via BMW Online can also be WARNING imported via BMW Online. People or animals in the vehicle can lock Profiles stored on a USB device can be im‐...
Page 38: Panic Mode
Controls Opening and closing if the interior lamps were switched off man‐ theft warning system, refer to page 47, are ually. turned off. After locking, wait 10 seconds be‐ fore pressing the button again. ▷ The welcome lamps are switched on, if this function was activated.
Page 39 Opening and closing Controls Switching on the headlight courtesy This device complies with part 15 of the FCC delay feature Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: Briefly press the button on the remote ▷ This device may not cause harmful inter‐ control.
Page 40: Unlocking And Opening
Controls Opening and closing ▷ Pressing the button unlocks the vehicle. The vehicle is not secured against theft when locking. The fuel filler flap remains unlocked. In the event of a severe accident, the vehicle is automatically unlocked. The hazard warning system and interior lights come on.
Page 41 Opening and closing Controls Turn the controller until the desired open‐ CAUTION ing height is selected. Sharp-edged or pointed objects can hit the rear window and heat conductors while Opening driving. There is risk of property damage. Cover the edges and ensure that pointed ob‐ CAUTION jects do not hit the rear window.◀...
Page 42: Emergency Unlocking
Controls Opening and closing Emergency unlocking ▷ Press button on tailgate's exterior. Pressing the button again stops the mo‐ Pull the handle inside the trunk. tion. The tailgate is unlocked. ▷ Pull and hold the button in the driver door. Releasing the button stops window/roof movement.
Page 43 Opening and closing Controls ▷ To lock the vehicle, the remote control sumers are turned off before locking the vehi‐ must be located outside of the vehicle near cle. the doors. ▷ The next unlocking and locking cycle is not Convenient closing possible until after approx.
Page 44 Controls Opening and closing CAUTION The tailgate opens, regardless of whether it was previously locked or unlocked. The tailgate swings back and up when it opens. There is risk of property damage. Make Before the opening, the hazard warning sys‐ sure that the area of movement of the tailgate tem flashes.
Page 45 Opening and closing Controls Doors WARNING Body parts can be jammed when operat‐ "Settings" ing the tailgate. There is risk of injuries. Make "Doors/key" sure that the area of movement of the tailgate Select the symbol. is clear during opening and closing.◀ Select the desired function: CAUTION ▷...
Page 46: Automatic Locking
Controls Opening and closing Alarm system Automatic locking The settings are saved in the active profile, re‐ The concept fer to page 35. When the vehicle is locked, the vehicle alarm "Settings" system responds to: "Doors/key" ▷ Opening a door, the hood or the tailgate. Select the desired function: ▷...
Page 47: Interior Motion Sensor
Opening and closing Controls Interior motion sensor To switch off the alarm: press any button. The windows and glass sunroof must be Indicator lamp on the interior rearview closed for the system to function properly. mirror Avoiding unintentional alarms The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen‐ sor can be switched off together, such as in the following situations: ▷...
Page 48: Power Windows
Controls Opening and closing Power windows Closing WARNING Information When operating the windows, body parts WARNING and objects can be jammed. There is risk of in‐ juries or risk of property damage. Make sure Unattended children or animals can that the area of movement of the windows is move the vehicle and endanger themselves clear during opening and closing.◀...
Page 49 Opening and closing Controls Closing without the pinch protection Switching on and off system Press button. WARNING The LED lights up if the safety func‐ When operating the windows, body parts tion is switched on. and objects can be jammed. There is risk of in‐ juries or risk of property damage.
Page 50 Controls Opening and closing Comfort position There is risk of accidents or injuries. Do not leave children or animals unattended in the ve‐ If the glass sunroof is not automatically com‐ hicle. Carry remote control along when exiting pletely opened, the comfort position has been and lock the vehicle.◀...
Page 51 Opening and closing Controls Initializing after a power failure After a power failure during the opening or closing process, the glass sunroof can only be operated to a limited extent. Initializing the system The system can be initialized when the vehicle is stationary and the engine is running.
Page 52: Adjusting
Controls Adjusting Adjusting Vehicle features and options backrest in an as upright position as possible and do not adjust again while driving.◀ This chapter describes all standard, country- WARNING specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not There is risk of jamming when moving necessarily available in your car, e.
Page 53 Adjusting Controls Forward/backward Seat tilt Pull the lever and slide the seat in the desired Pull the lever and move the seat to the desired direction. tilt. After releasing the lever, apply your weight to the seat or lift it off to make sure the seat After releasing the lever, move the seat for‐...
Page 54: Lumbar Support
Controls Adjusting Adjustments in detail Thigh support Forward/back. Pull the lever at the front of the seat and adjust the thigh support. Height. 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 55: Safety Belts
Adjusting Controls 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 184, is acti‐ vated, the heater output is reduced. Switch off Press button longer.
Page 56 Controls Adjusting Buckling the belt Infants and children are not allowed in an occu‐ pant's lap, but must be transported and re‐ spectively secured in designated child restraint systems.◀ WARNING The protective effect of the safety belts can be limited or lost when safety belts are fas‐ tened incorrectly.
Page 57: Front Headrests
Adjusting Controls Correctly adjusted head restraint ▷ Belt tensioners or belt retractors were modified. General information Safety belts can be imperceptibly damaged in the event of an accident. There is risk of inju‐ A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the ries or danger to life.
Page 58: Rear Head Restraints
Controls Adjusting Rear head restraints Adjusting the height Information WARNING A missing protective effect due to re‐ moved or not correctly adjusted head re‐ straints can cause injuries in the head and neck area. There is risk of injuries. Install head restraints on occupied seats prior to driving and make sure that the center of the head re‐...
Page 59: Safety Mode
Adjusting Controls WARNING ▷ Safety function, refer to page 59. There is risk of jamming when moving Comfort function the seats. There is risk of injuries or risk of property damage. Make sure that the area of Open the driver's door. movement of the seat is clear prior to any ad‐...
Page 60 Controls Adjusting Information Automatic Curb Monitor WARNING The concept Objects reflected in the mirror are closer If reverse gear is engaged, the mirror glass on than they appear. The distance to the traffic the front passenger side is tilted downward. behind could be incorrectly estimated, e.g.
Page 61: Automatic Dimming Feature
Adjusting Controls Automatic dimming feature ▷ Do not cover the area between the inside rearview mirror and the windshield. Both exterior mirrors are automatically dim‐ med. Photocells are used to control the Interior rearview mirror, refer to page 61. Steering wheel Interior rearview mirror, manually Information dimmable...
Page 62 Controls Adjusting ▷ On: the LED lights up. ▷ Off: the LED goes out. 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 2 964 144 - VI/15...
Page 63: 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 64: Child Seat Security
Controls Transporting children safely securely against the backrest. If possible, ad‐ Deactivate the front-seat passenger airbags just the backrest tilt for all affected backrests automatically, refer to page 105. and correctly adjust the seats. Make sure that Seat position and height seats and backrests are securely engaged.
Page 65: Restraint Systems
Transporting children safely Controls Allow the strap to be pulled in and pull it Remove the child restraint system. tight against the child restraint system. Allow the strap to be pulled in completely. The safety belt is locked. Unlocking the safety belt Unbuckle the belt buckle.
Page 66: Rear Doors
Controls Transporting children safely Only mount child restraint systems to the up‐ Tighten the retaining strap by pulling it per retaining straps.◀ down. Lower and lock head restraints as needed. Retaining strap guide WARNING Securing of doors and If the upper retaining strap is incorrectly windows in the rear used for the child restraint system, the protec‐...
Page 67: 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 series. It also describes features that are not Information necessarily available in your car, e.
Page 68: Starting The Engine
Controls Driving The radio-ready state remains active if, e.g., CAUTION the ignition is automatically switched off for the In the case of repeated starting attempts following reasons: or repeated starting in quick succession, the ▷ Opening or closing the driver's door. fuel is not burned or is inadequately burned.
Page 69: Switching Off The Engine
Driving Controls ▷ Set the parking brake. Steptronic transmission: ▷ On uphill grades or on a slope, turn the ▷ The selector lever is in selector lever posi‐ front wheels in the direction of the curb. tion D. ▷ On uphill grades or on a slope, also secure ▷...
Page 70 Controls Driving ▷ HDC Hill Descent Control is activated. ▷ Vehicle battery is heavily discharged. ▷ The parking assistant is activated. ▷ Excessive cooling of the car's interior when the heating is switched on. ▷ Stop-and-go traffic. ▷ Selector lever in selector lever position N, Activating/deactivating the system M/S or R.
Page 71: Automatic Deactivation
Driving Controls Automatic deactivation ▷ On uphill grades or on a slope, also secure the vehicle, e.g. with a wheel chock.◀ In certain situations, Auto Start/Stop function is deactivated automatically for safety reasons WARNING as if the driver were absent. Unattended children or animals can move the vehicle and endanger themselves Malfunction...
Page 72: Safety Information
Controls Driving Automatic release in cars with In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured Steptronic transmission against rolling away, observe the following: For automatic release, step on the accelerator ▷ Set the parking brake. pedal. ▷ On uphill grades or on a slope, turn the The LED and indicator lamp go out.
Page 73: Headlight Flasher
Driving Controls Driving There is risk of accidents or injuries. Do not leave children or animals unattended in the ve‐ Automatic Hold is activated: the vehicle is au‐ hicle. Carry remote control along when exiting tomatically secured against rolling after brak‐ and lock the vehicle.◀...
Page 74 Controls Driving Using turn signals High beams, headlight flasher Press the lever beyond the resistance point. ▷ High beams, arrow 1. The turn signal lever returns into is starting po‐ ▷ High beams off/headlight flasher, arrow 2. sition after actuation. To switch off manually, slightly tap the lever to the resistance point.
Page 75 Driving Controls Switching on 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. Activating/deactivating The lever automatically returns to its initial po‐ sition when released.
Page 76: Washer Fluid
Controls Driving Down: long interval or low sensitivity of the rain WARNING sensor. If the wipers start moving in the folded away state, damage may occur to parts of the vehicle or body parts can be jammed. There is Clean the windshield, headlights risk of injuries or risk of property damage.
Page 77: Selector Lever Positions
Driving Controls Steptronic transmission Use of BMW’s Windshield Washer Concen‐ trate or the equivalent is recommended.◀ Selector lever positions WARNING Improperly executed work under the D Drive hood can damage components and lead to a Selector lever position for normal vehicle oper‐...
Page 78 Controls Driving Canceling the lock beyond the resistance point at the full throttle position. Engaging selector lever positions General information To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you select a gear, maintain pressure on the brake pedal until you are ready to start. ▷...
Page 79 Driving Controls Activating the M/S manual mode duced via the shift paddles when switching briefly from selector lever position D to manual Press the selector lever to the left out of mode. selector lever position D. Push the selector lever forward or pull it Ending the sport program/manual backward.
Page 80 Controls Driving Steptronic Sport transmission: ▷ In addition to the briefly pulled right shift Launch Control paddle, briefly pull the left shift paddle. In the manual mode, after conservative driving The concept for a certain amount of time or if there has been no acceleration or shifting of the shift Launch Control enables optimum acceleration paddles within a certain amount of time, the...
Page 81 Driving Controls A flag symbol is displayed in the instru‐ ment cluster. The starting engine speed adjusts. Within 3 seconds, release the brake. Before using Launch Control, allow the trans‐ mission to cool down for approx. 5 minutes. Launch Control adjusts to the surrounding conditions, e.g., wet pavement, when used again.
Page 82: Displays
Controls Displays 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 83: Check Control
Displays Controls ▷ Messages, e.g. Check Control, refer to objects are detected on the front passenger page 83. seat. ▷ Navigation display, see User's manual for Flashing or illuminated: safety belt on the Navigation, Entertainment and Communi‐ driver or passenger side is not buckled. The cation.
Page 84 Controls Displays Pedestrian warning lized. Reduce speed and adapt driving style to the driving circumstances. Symbol in the instrument cluster. Illuminated: DSC failed. Have system checked If a collision with a person detected in immediately by a dealer’s service center or an‐ this way is imminent, the symbol lights other qualified service center or repair shop.
Page 85 Displays Controls ▷ TPM could not conclude the reset: perform For additional information, refer to Turn signal, the reset of the system again. refer to page 73. ▷ A wheel without TPM electronics is mounted: Have it checked by a dealer’s Parking lights, headlight control service center or another qualified service Parking lights or headlights are acti‐...
Page 86: Text Messages
Controls Displays Hiding Check Control messages For additional information, refer to High beams, refer to page 74. General lamps Check Control At least one Check Control message is displayed or is stored. Text messages Press and hold PC button on blinker lever. Text messages in combination with a symbol ▷...
Page 87: Fuel Gauge
Displays Controls Fuel gauge Odometer and trip odometer Vehicle tilt position may cause Display the display to vary. ▷ Odometer, arrow 1. Depending on the equipment ▷ Trip odometer, arrow 2. version, the arrow beside the fuel pump symbol shows which side of the vehicle the fuel filler flap is on.
Page 88: Current Fuel Consumption
Controls Displays Date With navigation system: range with destination guidance active The date is displayed in the in‐ If respective equipment is fitted strument cluster. and destination guidance is ac‐ Set the date on the Control Dis‐ tive, the remaining range is dis‐ play, refer to page 95.
Page 89: Service Requirements
Displays Controls Service requirements Make sure that the vehicle's date and time are set correctly. The concept On the Control Display: After the ignition is turned on the instrument "Vehicle info" cluster briefly displays available driving dis‐ "Vehicle status" tance or time to the next scheduled mainte‐ "Service required"...
Page 90 Controls Displays Overview On vehicles without a gear shift indicator, the engaged gear is displayed. Camera Steptronic transmission: displays Example Description Fuel efficient gear is set. Shift into fuel efficient gear. The camera is installed near the interior rear‐ view mirror. Speed limit detection Keep the windshield in the area behind the in‐...
Page 91: Instrument Cluster
Displays Controls Speed limit detection can also be displayed in ▷ Turn on voice activation system. the Head-up Display. Display System limits The system may not be fully functional and may provide incorrect information in the fol‐ lowing situations: ▷ In heavy fog, rain or snowfall.
Page 92: Information At A Glance
Controls Displays On-board computer When the arrow view in the Head-up Dis‐ play is inactive. Calling up information on the info ▷ Compass display in the navigation system. display Adjusting the info display Depending on the vehicle equipment version, you can select what information from the on- board computer is to be displayed on the info display of the instrument cluster.
Page 93: Control Display
Displays Controls Resetting average values ▷ "Onboard info": the values can be reset as often as necessary. ▷ "Trip computer": the values provide an overview of the current trip. Resetting the trip on-board computer On the Control Display: "Vehicle info" "Trip computer"...
Page 94 Controls Displays Speed warning Settings on the Control Display The concept Time Displays a speed, when reached, should cause a warning to be issued. Setting the time zone The warning is repeated if the vehicle speed "Settings" drops below the set speed once by at least 3 mph/5 km/h.
Page 95: Head-Up Display
Displays Controls Date Units of measurement Setting the date Setting the units of measurement "Settings" To set the units for fuel consumption, route/ distance and temperature: "Time/Date" "Date:" "Settings" Turn the controller until the desired day is "Language/Units" displayed. Select the desired menu item. Press the controller.
Page 96 Controls Displays The concept Selecting displays in the Head-up Display This system projects important information into the driver's field of vision, e. g., the speed. On the Control Display: The driver can get information without averting "Settings" his or her eyes from the road. "Head-Up Display"...
Page 97 Displays Controls Setting the rotation The screen of the Head-up Display can be ro‐ tated around its own axis. On the Control Display: "Settings" "Head-Up Display" "Rotation" Turn the controller until the desired setting is selected. Press the controller. Settings are stored for the profile currently used.
Page 98: Lights
Controls Lights Lights Vehicle features and options Symbol Function This chapter describes all standard, country- Parking lights specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to Low beams the selected options or country versions.
Page 99 Lights Controls Roadside parking lights Headlight courtesy delay feature The low beams stay lit for a short while after the radio-ready state is switched off if the lights are turned off and the headlight flasher is switched on. Setting the duration On the Control Display: "Settings"...
Page 100: Daytime Running Lights
Controls Lights E. g. the sensors are unable to detect fog or The turning lights are automatically switched hazy weather. To avoid safety risks under on depending on the steering angle or the use these conditions, you should always switch on of turn signals.
Page 101: Fog Lights
Lights Controls Activating ▷ High beams off/headlight flasher, arrow 2. The High-beam Assistant can be switched off when manually adjusting the light. To reactivate the high-beam Assistant, press the button on the turn signal lever, refer to page 101. System limits The High-beam Assistant cannot serve as a substitute for the driver's personal judgment of Depending on the equipment, turn the light...
Page 102: Reading Lights
Controls Lights When the high beams or headlight flasher are Switch back on: press button. activated, the front fog lights are not switched Reading lights Press button. Instrument lighting Reading lights are located at the front and rear next to the interior lights. Adjusting The parking lights or low beams Ambient light...
Page 103: 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 104: Knee Airbag
Controls Safety Ejection Mitigation ▷ Dashboard and windshield on the front passenger side must stay clear - do not at‐ The head airbag system is designed as an tach adhesive labels or coverings and do ejection mitigation countermeasure to reduce not attach brackets or cables, e.
Page 105: Deactivation System
Safety Controls Malfunction of the automatic injuries or danger to life. Have the airbag sys‐ deactivation system tem checked, repaired, dismantled and scrap‐ ped by a dealer’s service center or another When transporting older children and adults, qualified service center or repair shop.◀ the front-seat passenger airbags may be deac‐...
Page 106 Controls Safety ▷ The indicator lamp lights up A corresponding message appears on the when a child is properly Control Display. seated in a child restraint fix‐ Press the switch and move the respective ing system or when the seat seat all the way forward.
Page 107 Safety Controls Status display On the Control Display and on the vehicle: The current status of the Tire Pressure Moni‐ "Vehicle info" tor TPM can be displayed on the Control Dis‐ "Vehicle status" play, e.g., whether or not the TPM is active. "Perform reset"...
Page 108 Controls Safety WARNING Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h. A damaged regular tire with low or miss‐ Check the air pressure in all four tires at ing tire inflation pressure impacts handling, the next opportunity. such as steering and braking response. Run- If the tire inflation pressure in all four tires flat tires can maintain limited stability.
Page 109 Safety Controls Do not continue driving. Contact a dealer’s Examples and recommendations in the follow‐ service center or another qualified service cen‐ ing situations: ter or repair shop. ▷ A wheel without TPM electronics is mounted: Have it checked by a dealer’s Required tire inflation pressure check service center or another qualified service message...
Page 110 Controls Safety Status display level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale. Your vehicle has also The current status of the Flat Tire Monitor can been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indi‐ be displayed on the Control Display, e.g., cator to indicate when the system is not oper‐...
Page 111 Safety Controls Run-flat tires, refer to page 202, are la‐ If identification of flat tire damage is not beled with a circular symbol containing the possible, please contact a dealer’s service letters RSC marked on the tire's sidewall. center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
Page 112 Controls Safety WARNING late or incorrectly. There is risk of an accident. Adjust the driving style to the traffic condi‐ Your vehicle handles differently when a tions. Watch traffic closely and actively inter‐ run-flat tire is damaged and has low or missing fere in the respective situations.◀...
Page 113 Safety Controls Adjust as needed. Individual settings are are delayed in order to avoid false system re‐ stored for the profile currently used. actions. Press button again: General information ▷ All Intelligent Safety systems are The system warns at two levels of an imminent activated.
Page 114 Controls Safety Overview ▷ LED lights up orange or goes out respec‐ tive to their individual settings. Button in the vehicle Adjust as needed. Individual settings are stored for the profile currently used. Press button again: ▷ All Intelligent Safety systems are activated.
Page 115 Safety Controls Prewarning Thus a system reaction might not come or might come late. This warning is issued, e.g., when there is the impending danger of a collision or the distance E. g. the following situations may not be de‐ to the vehicle ahead is too small.
Page 116 Controls Safety Collision warning with Information braking function WARNING Indicators and warnings do not relieve The concept from the personal responsibility. Due to sys‐ The system can help prevent accidents. If an tem limits, warnings or reactions of the system accident cannot be prevented, the system will may not be output or they may be output too help reduce the collision speed.
Page 117: Radar Sensor
Safety Controls Radar sensor cording to their respective set‐ tings. ▷ LED lights up orange or goes out respec‐ tive to their individual settings. Adjust as needed. Individual settings are stored for the profile currently used. Press button again: ▷ All Intelligent Safety systems are activated.
Page 118 Controls Safety Prewarning System limits This warning is issued, e.g., when there is the Detection range impending danger of a collision or the distance to the vehicle ahead is too small. The system's detection potential is limited. The driver must intervene actively when there Thus a system reaction might not come or is a prewarning.
Page 119 Safety Controls Pedestrian warning with city the extended area only if they are moving in the direction of the central area. braking function The concept Information The system can help prevent accidents with WARNING pedestrians. Indicators and warnings do not relieve The system issues a warning in the city driving from the personal responsibility.
Page 120 Controls Safety Camera Warning with braking function Display If a collision with a person detected in this way is imminent, a warning symbol appears on the instrument cluster and in the Head-up Display. The red symbol is displayed and a sig‐ nal sounds.
Page 121: Lane Departure Warning
Safety Controls ▷ Pedestrians that are not detected as such The system does not provide a warning if the because of the viewing angle or contour. turn signal is set before leaving the lane. ▷ Pedestrians outside of the detection range. Information ▷...
Page 122 Controls Safety Switching on/off End of warning The warning is canceled in the following situa‐ Switching on automatically tions: The lane departure warning is automatically ▷ Automatically after approx. 3 seconds. activated after departure, if the function was ▷ When returning to your own lane. switched on the last time the engine was stop‐...
Page 123: Radar Sensors
Safety Controls Active Blind Spot Detection Overview Button in the vehicle The concept Intelligent Safety button Two radar sensors in the rear bumper monitor the area behind and next to the vehicle at speeds above approx. 30 mph/50 km/h. Radar sensors The system indicates whether there are vehi‐...
Page 124 Controls Safety Brief flashing ▷ LED lights up orange or goes out respec‐ tive to their individual settings. A brief flashing of the lamp during vehicle un‐ Adjust as needed. Individual settings are locking serves as system self-test. stored for the profile currently used. System limits Press button again: The system may not be fully functional in the...
Page 125: Brake Force Display
Safety Controls Brake force display The concept ▷ During normal brake application, the outer brake lights light up. ▷ During heavy brake application, the inner brake lights light up in addition. 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 126: Driving Stability Control Systems
Controls Driving stability control systems Driving stability control systems Vehicle features and options DSC Dynamic Stability Control This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with the The concept series. It also describes features that are not DSC prevents traction loss in the power necessarily available in your car, e.
Page 127 Driving stability control systems Controls Overview DSC OFF and the DSC OFF indicator lamp go out. Button in the vehicle Indicator/warning lights When DSC is deactivated, DSC OFF is dis‐ played in the instrument cluster. The indicator lamp lights up: DSC is deactivated.
Page 128: Hdc Hill Descent Control
Controls Driving stability control systems HDC Hill Descent Control Deactivating DTC Press button again. The concept TRACTION and the DSC OFF indica‐ HDC is a downhill driving assistant that auto‐ tor lamp go out. matically controls vehicle speed on steep downhill gradients.
Page 129 Driving stability control systems Controls Dynamic Damping Control ▷ Press the rocker switch down past the point of resistance: when driving forward, the speed decreases to approx. The concept 6 mph/10 km/h; when reversing, the speed This system reduces undesirable vehicle mo‐ decreases to approx.
Page 130: Driving Dynamics Control
Controls Driving stability control systems Servotronic Operating the programs Press button Program The concept The Servotronic varies the steering force re‐ DSC OFF quired to turn the wheels in accordance with TRACTION the vehicle speed. At low speeds, the steering force is strongly supported, i.
Page 131 Driving stability control systems Controls Activating SPORT+ COMFORT For a balanced tuning with maximum driving Press button repeatedly until SPORT+ stabilization. appears in the instrument cluster and the DSC OFF indicator lamp lights up. Activating COMFORT Press button repeatedly until COM‐ Automatic program change FORT is displayed in the instrument When activating cruise control, the program...
Page 132: Drive-Off Assistant
Controls Driving stability control systems Selected program The instrument cluster displays the selected program. Display on the Control Display Program changes can be displayed on the Control Display. "Settings" "Control display" "Driving mode info" Drive-off assistant This system supports driving off on inclines. The parking brake is not required.
Page 133: Driving Comfort
Driving comfort Controls 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 134 Controls Driving comfort Overview Camera Buttons on the steering wheel Press but‐ Function Cruise control on/off, interrupt, refer to page Store, maintain speed, refer to page The camera is installed near the interior rear‐ Resume speed, refer to view mirror. page Keep the windshield in the area behind the in‐...
Page 135 Driving comfort Controls Interrupting ▷ When fast approaching a slowly moving vehicle. When active, press the button on the ▷ Suddenly swerving vehicle onto the own steering wheel. lane. If interrupting the system while stationary, ▷ When fast approaching standing vehicles. press on the brake pedal at the same time.
Page 136 Controls Driving comfort increases or decreases by approx. ▷ When the ignition is switched off. 1 mph/1 km/h. While standing ▷ Each time the rocker switch is pressed past the point of resistance, the desired The system brought the vehicle to a complete speed increases or decreases by a maxi‐...
Page 137 Driving comfort Controls Brief status display Indicator/warning lights Selected desired speed. Symbol lights up orange: A vehicle has been detected ahead of you. If no speed is indicated, it is possible that the conditions necessary for operation are not cur‐ Symbol flashes orange: rently fulfilled.
Page 138: Swerving Vehicles
Controls Driving comfort Swerving vehicles The minimum speed that can be set is 20 mph/30 km/h. The maximum speed that can be set depends on the vehicle. The system can also be activated when sta‐ tionary. Comply with the legal speed limit in every sit‐ uation when using the system.
Page 139: Cruise Control
Driving comfort Controls Cornering Weather In the event of unfavorable weather and light conditions, e. g. if there is rain, snowfall, slush, fog or glare, this may result in poorer recogni‐ tion of vehicles as well as short-term interrup‐ tions for vehicles that are already detected. Drive attentively, and react to the current traffic situation.
Page 140 Controls Driving comfort Information Switch off WARNING WARNING The use of the system can lead to an in‐ The system does not relieve from the creased risk of accidents in the following situa‐ personal responsibility to correctly assess the tions: traffic situation.
Page 141: Indicator Lamp
Driving comfort Controls Maintaining, storing, and changing the ▷ Each time the rocker switch is pressed to speed the point of resistance, the desired speed increases or decreases by approx. Information 1 mph/1 km/h. ▷ Each time the rocker switch is pressed WARNING past the point of resistance, the desired The desired speed can be incorrectly ad‐...
Page 142: Pdc Park Distance Control
Controls Driving comfort Brief status display situations. There is risk of an accident. Adjust the driving style to the traffic conditions. Watch Selected desired speed. traffic closely and actively interfere in the re‐ spective situations.◀ If no speed is indicated, it is possible that the WARNING conditions necessary for operation are not cur‐...
Page 143 Driving comfort Controls Switching on/off vehicle, a signal tone sounds from the left rear speaker. Switching on automatically The shorter the distance to the object, the PDC switches on automatically in the following shorter the intervals. situations: If the distance to a detected object is less than ▷...
Page 144: Rearview Camera
Controls Driving comfort System limits ▷ In large buildings with right angles and smooth walls, e.g., in underground ga‐ Limits of ultrasonic measurement rages. Ultrasonic measuring might not function under ▷ In automatic car washes. the following circumstances: ▷ Through heavy pollution. ▷...
Page 145 Driving comfort Controls Automatic deactivation during forward tions. Watch traffic and vehicle surroundings travel closely and actively interfere in the respective situations.◀ The system switches off when a certain driving distance or speed is exceeded. Overview Switch the system back on if needed. Button in the vehicle Switching on/off manually Press button.
Page 146 Controls Driving comfort Pathway lines Obstacle marking Pathway lines can be superimposed on the im‐ Obstacles behind the vehicle are detected by age of the rearview camera. the PDC sensors and, when respectively equipped, detected by the rearview camera. Pathway lines help you to estimate the space required when parking and maneuvering on Obstacle markings can be faded into the image level roads.
Page 147: Top View
Driving comfort Controls Top View Turn the steering wheel to the point where the pathway line covers the corresponding turning radius line. The concept Top View provides assistance in parking and maneuvering. The area around the vehicle is shown on the Control Display. General information The image is captured by two cameras integrated in the exterior mirrors, by the rear‐...
Page 148 Controls Driving comfort Cameras The rearview camera image is displayed. To switch to the Top View: "Rear view camera" Automatic deactivation during forward travel The system switches off when a certain driving distance or speed is exceeded. Switch the system back on if needed. Switching on/off manually Front camera Press button.
Page 149: Side View
Driving comfort Controls Turn the controller until the desired setting Which camera is active is shown on the top is reached, and press the controller. edge of the screen. Displaying the turning radius and Information pathway lines The images of the cameras are displayed, de‐ ▷...
Page 150 Controls Driving comfort Contrast With the Side View switched on: Select the symbol. Turn the controller until the desired setting is reached, and press the controller. Warning of crossing traffic The concept Rear camera When an object approaching from the side is Two cameras are used for the detection.
Page 151: Parking Assistant
Driving comfort Controls Parking assistant An engine that has been switched off by the Auto Start Stop function is restarted automati‐ cally when the parking assistant is activated. The concept Overview Button in the vehicle This system assists the driver in parking paral‐ lel to the road.
Page 152: System Status
Controls Driving comfort Display on the Control Display ▷ Maximum distance to row of parked vehi‐ cles: 5 ft/1.5 m. System activated/deactivated Suitable parking space Symbol Meaning ▷ Gaps behind an object that has a min. length of 5 ft/1.5 m. Gray: the system is not available.
Page 153: System Limits
Driving comfort Controls Parking using the parking assistant ▷ Possible on snow-covered or slippery road surfaces. WARNING ▷ When there are obstacles that are hard to The system does not relieve from the overcome, such as curbs. personal responsibility to correctly assess the ▷...
Page 154 Controls Driving comfort ▷ 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. ▷ Under certain weather conditions such as high relative humidity, rain, snowfall, ex‐...
Page 155: 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 156 Controls Climate control Climate control functions in detail When using the automatic climate control, condensation water, refer to page 179, devel‐ Switching the system on/off ops that exits underneath the vehicle. AUTO program Switching on Set any air volume. Press button. The AUTO program can also be switched on Air flow, air distribution and tempera‐...
Page 157: Rear Window Defroster
Climate control Controls Air flow, manual Adjust air flow with the program active. If the windows are fogged over, you can also Turn the ring to set the desired switch on the cooling function to dehumidify air volume. the air. The higher the rate, the more ef‐...
Page 158 Controls Climate control Automatic climate control with enhanced features Temperature, left Temperature, right AUTO program 10 Seat heating, right 55 Display 11 Recirculated-air mode Remove ice and condensation 12 SYNC program Air flow, residual heat 13 Cooling function Display 14 Rear window defroster Vent settings 15 Seat heating, left 55...
Page 159: Maximum Cooling
Climate control Controls by increasing the cooling or heating output, Depending on the selected temperature, and then keeps it constant. AUTO intensity program and outside influen‐ ces, the air is directed to the windshield, side Do not rapidly switch between different tem‐ windows, upper body, and into the footwell.
Page 160 Controls Climate control Defrosts windows and removes With constant recirculated-air mode, the air condensation quality in the car's interior deteriorates and the fogging of the windows increases. Press button. If the windows are fogged over, switch off the Ice and condensation are quickly re‐ recirculated-air mode and press the AUTO moved from the windshield and the front side button to utilize the condensation sensor.
Page 161 Climate control Controls Ventilation Ventilation in the rear Front ventilation ▷ Thumbwheel for continuous opening and closing of the vents, arrow 1. ▷ Lever for changing the air flow direction, ▷ Thumbwheel to vary the temperature, ar‐ arrow 1. row 2. ▷...
Page 162 Controls Climate control The symbol on the automatic climate con‐ trol flashes if the system is switched on. The system continues to run for some time af‐ ter being switched off. Preselecting the reel-on time On the Control Display: "Settings" "Climate"...
Page 163: Interior Equipment
Interior equipment Controls 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 164 Controls Interior equipment 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 165: Sun Visor
Interior equipment Controls 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 166: Front Center Console
Controls Interior equipment Connecting electrical The ashtray can be inserted in the cupholder. devices Emptying Information Take out the insert. CAUTION Lighter Battery chargers for the vehicle battery WARNING can work with high voltages and currents, which means that the 12V on-board network Contact with hot heating elements or the can be overloaded or damaged.
Page 167: Center Armrest
Interior equipment Controls USB interface for data Remove the cover or cigarette lighter. transfer Center armrest The concept Connection for importing and exporting data on USB devices, e.g.: ▷ Personal Profile settings, refer to page 35. ▷ Music collection. ▷ Importing Trips.
Page 168: Cargo Area
Controls Interior equipment Cargo area Cargo cover in the trunk Cargo cover Information WARNING Loose objects in the car's interior can be thrown into the car's interior while driving, e.g. in the event of an accident or during braking and evasive maneuvers. There is risk of inju‐ Push the cargo cover upwards, arrow 1, until it ries.
Page 169 Interior equipment Controls Ski and snowboard bag and correctly adjust the seats. Make sure that seats and backrests are securely engaged. If possible, adjust the height of the head re‐ General information straints or remove them.◀ The ski and snowboard bag is contained in a protective jacket in the trunk.
Page 170: Storage Compartments
Controls Storage compartments Storage compartments Vehicle features and options Glove compartment This chapter describes all standard, country- Front passenger side specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not Information necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to WARNING the selected options or country versions.
Page 171 Storage compartments Controls Compartments in the doors Cupholders WARNING Information Breakable object, e.g. glass bottle, can WARNING break in the event of an accident. Broken glass Unsuitable containers in the cup holder can be scattered in the car's interior. There is and hot beverages can damage the cup holder risk of injuries.
Page 172: Clothes Hooks
Controls Storage compartments CAUTION Two additional subdividers can be inserted to partition it further. With an open cup holder, the center arm‐ rest cannot be folded back up. There is risk of property damage. Press back the covers be‐ Storage compartment on the right fore the center armrest is folded up.◀...
Page 173 Storage compartments Controls Left side storage compartment Pull the handle. Lashing eyes in the cargo area To secure the cargo, refer to page 181, there are lashing eyes in the cargo area. Lashing eyes in the trunk with rail To secure the cargo, refer to page 181, there are lashing eyes in the cargo area.
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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 2 964 144 - VI/15...
Page 176: 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 177: General Driving Notes
Things to remember when driving Driving tips Hot exhaust system grades can be traveled up to no more than 50 %. WARNING ▷ On steep downhill grades, use Hill Descent During driving operation, high tempera‐ Control HDC, refer to page 128. tures can occur underneath the body, e.g.
Page 178: Driving In Wet Conditions
Driving tips Things to remember when driving Driving in wet conditions transmission. There is risk of property damage. When driving through water, do not exceed the When roads are wet, salted, or in heavy rain, maximum indicated water level and the maxi‐ press brake pedal ever so gently every few mum speed for driving through water.◀...
Page 179 Things to remember when driving Driving tips Corrosion will built up when the maximum pressure applied to the brake pads during braking is not reached - thus discs don't get cleaned. Corrosion buildup on the brake discs will cause a pulsating effect on the brakes in their re‐ sponse - generally that cannot be corrected.
Page 180: Loading
Driving tips Loading Loading Vehicle features and options or YYY lbs. Otherwise, damage to the vehicle and unstable driving situations This chapter describes all standard, country- may result. specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car, e.
Page 181: Securing Cargo
Loading Driving tips Load Securing cargo Lashing eyes in the cargo area 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 182 Driving tips Loading Cargo net, FlexNet Attachment to the rack The flexible cargo net is hooked into eyes and Follow the installation instructions of the roof secures the cargo in the cargo area. The stor‐ rack. age net can be attached to the following eyes: Mounting Be sure that adequate clearance is maintained for tilting and opening the glass sunroof.
Page 183: Saving Fuel
Saving fuel Driving tips 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.
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The flow of fuel is interrupted while coasting. BMW recommends that maintenance work be performed by a BMW dealer’s service center. Switch off the engine during For information on the BMW Maintenance System, refer to page 215.
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Saving fuel Driving tips In addition, context-sensitive instructions are Adjust the ECO PRO speed. displayed to assist with an optimized fuel con‐ ▷ "ECO PRO speed warning": sumption driving style. The output is reduced once the set ECO The achieved extended range is displayed in PRO speed is reached.
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Driving tips Saving fuel 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. Information The efficiency display and ECO PRO tips in the instrument cluster appear when the ECO PRO display is activated.
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Saving fuel Driving tips 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. Information "Consumption history"...
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Driving tips Saving fuel 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"...
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Page 191: 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 192: 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 193 Refueling Mobility Open the cover on the right side trim. Pull the green knob with the fuel pump symbol. This releases the fuel filler flap. Observe the following when refueling CAUTION Fuels are toxic and aggressive. Overfill‐ ing of the fuel tank can damage the fuel sys‐ tem.
Page 194: Fuel
M5 to M100.◀ tions or use a brand name fuel with a higher octane rating.◀ Recommended fuel grade BMW recommends AKI 91. Gasoline For the best fuel efficiency, the gasoline Minimum fuel grade should be sulfur-free or very low in sulfur con‐...
Page 195 Fuel Mobility erty damage. Do not fill with fuel that does not comply with the minimum quality.◀ If you use gasoline with this minimum AKI Rat‐ ing, the engine may produce knocking sounds when starting at high outside temperatures. This has no effect on the engine life. CAUTION The use of poor-quality fuels may result in harmful engine deposits or damage.
Page 196: Wheels And Tires
Mobility Wheels and tires Wheels and tires Vehicle features and options than 1.25 miles/2 km or when the vehicle has been parked for at least 2 hours. This chapter describes all standard, country- The displays of inflation devices may under- specific and optional features offered with the read by up to 0.1 bar, 2 psi.
Page 197 Do not exceed a speed of 100 mph/160 km/h. 50 mph / 80 km/h T 135/80 R 18 104 4.2 / 60 Tire inflation pressure values up to 100 mph/160 km/h X4 xDrive35i X4 xDrive28i Tire size Pressure specifications Tire size Pressure specifications...
Page 198 Speed up to a max. of 50 mph / 80 km/h Tire inflation pressure values over T 135/80 R 18 104 100 mph/160 km/h 4.2 / 60 X4 xDrive28i X4 xDrive35i Tire size Pressure specifications Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI...
Page 199: Tire Identification Number
Wheels and tires Mobility Y = up to 186 mph, 300 km/h Tire size Pressure specifications in bar/PSI Tire Identification Number Front: 245/45 R 19 2.6 / 38 DOT code: DOT xxxx xxx 0115 98 W RSC 2.8 / 41 xxxx: manufacturer code for the tire brand Rear: 275/40 R 19 xxx: tire size and tire design...
Page 200: Tire Tread
Mobility Wheels and tires RSC – Run-flat tires cantly from the norm due to variations in driv‐ ing habits, service practices and differences in Run-flat tires, refer to page 202, are labeled road characteristics and climate. with a circular symbol containing the letters RSC marked on the sidewall.
Page 201: Tire Damage
Wheels and tires Mobility Tire damage Changing wheels and tires General information Mounting Inspect your tires often for damage, foreign Have mounting and wheel balancing carried objects lodged in the tread, and tread wear. out by a dealer’s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
Page 202: New Tires
Mobility Wheels and tires New tires Rotating wheels between axles Tire traction is not optimal due to manufactur‐ Different wear patterns can occur on the front ing circumstances when tires are brand-new; and rear axles depending on individual driving they achieve their full traction potential after a conditions.
Page 203 Wheels and tires Mobility Changing run-flat tires less but highly toxic gas. In enclosed areas, ex‐ haust gases can also accumulate outside of For your own safety, only use run-flat tires. No the vehicle. There is danger to life. Keep the spare tire is available in the case of a flat tire.
Page 204 Mobility Wheels and tires Filling the tire with sealant Insert the sealant container on the com‐ pressor housing in an upright position. Shake the sealant container. Screw the filling hose of the sealant con‐ Pull the connection hose fully out of the tainer onto the tire valve of the nonworking compressor housing.
Page 205: Distributing The Sealant
Wheels and tires Mobility With the ignition turned on or the engine valve with the available connector on the running, switch on the compressor. sealant container. This prevents leftover sealant from escap‐ ing from the container. Wrap the empty sealant container in suita‐ ble material to avoid dirtying the trunk.
Page 206: Snow Chains
Mobility Wheels and tires Snow chains Maximum speed with snow chains Do not exceed a speed of 30 mph/50 km/h Fine-link snow chains when using snow chains. The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends use of fine-link snow chains. Certain types of fine-link snow chains have been tested by the manufacturer of the vehicle and recommended as road-safe and suitable.
Page 207: Engine Compartment
Engine compartment Mobility 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 208: Closing The Hood
Mobility Engine compartment CAUTION Press the release handle and open the hood. Folded-away wipers can be jammed when the hood is opened. There is risk of property damage. Make sure that the wipers with the wiper blades mounted are folded down onto the windshield before opening the hood.◀...
Page 209: Engine Oil
Engine oil Mobility Engine oil Vehicle features and options Electronic oil measurement This chapter describes all standard, country- Status display specific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not The concept necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to The engine oil level is monitored electronically the selected options or country versions.
Page 210: Adding Engine Oil
Mobility Engine oil Adding engine oil Different messages appear on the display de‐ pending on the engine oil level. Pay attention to these messages. Information If the engine oil level is too low, within the next CAUTION 125 miles/200 km Add engine oil, refer to A too low engine oil level causes engine page 210.
Page 211: Engine Oil Change
Gasoline engine BMW Longlife-01. BMW Longlife-01 FE. BMW Longlife-14 FE+. The oil rating BMW Longlife-14 FE+ is only suitable for particular gasoline motors. More information about suitable engine oil rat‐ ings and viscosities of engine oils can be re‐ Add motor oil.
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Page 213: Coolant
Coolant Mobility Coolant Vehicle features and options Checking Let the engine cool. This chapter describes all standard, country- Turn the lid of the coolant reservoir slightly specific and optional features offered with the counterclockwise to allow any excess series. It also describes features that are not pressure to dissipate, then open it.
Page 214: Adding Coolant
Mobility Coolant Adding Let the engine cool. Turn the lid of the coolant reservoir slightly counterclockwise to allow any excess pressure to dissipate, then open it. If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant up to the specified level; do not overfill. Turn the lid until there is an audible click.
Page 215: 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 dealer's service center or...
Page 216 Mobility Maintenance Socket for OBD Onboard trol components, in particular the catalytic converter. Diagnosis Information CAUTION Improper use of the socket for Onboard Diagnosis can lead to vehicle malfunctions. There is risk of property damage. The manu‐ facturer of your vehicle strongly recommends access to the socket for Onboard Diagnosis be limited to a dealer's service center, another qualified service center or repair shop or other...
Page 217: Replacing Components
Replacing components Mobility Replacing components Vehicle features and options Replacing the wiper blades To change the wiper blades, fold up, refer This chapter describes all standard, country- to page 76, the wiper arms. specific and optional features offered with the Fold up the wipers.
Page 218: Halogen Headlights
Mobility Replacing components service center or repair shop if you are unfami‐ WARNING liar with it or if it has not been described here. Too intensive brightness can irritate or A spare lamp box is available from a dealer’s damage the retina of the eye. There is risk of service center or another qualified service cen‐...
Page 219 Replacing components Mobility Place the cover according to the arrow Turn signal/side marker light markings on the headlight housing. Parking lights Close the headlight housing with the lid. Daytime running lights Accessing the high beams/headlight Accessing the low beams and parking flasher and daytime running lights lights Follow general instructions, refer to page 217.
Page 220: Xenon Headlights
Mobility Replacing components Install the new bulb in reverse order of re‐ Xenon headlights moval. Low beams and high beams are designed with Place the cover according to the arrow xenon technology. markings on the headlight housing. The parking lights and daylight running lights Close the headlight housing with the lid.
Page 221 Replacing components Mobility Detach the connector. Replacement Open the hood, refer to page 207. Turn the bulb with the socket counter‐ clockwise and carefully remove. Turn the bulb bracket and remove it. Push the bulb down slightly and unscrew from the socket. To insert the new bulb, proceed in reverse order of removal.
Page 222 Mobility Replacing components Bulb replacement, exterior tail lights Loosen the two nuts with the screwdriver handle, arrows. General information Follow general instructions, refer to page 217. Turn signal: 21-watt bulb, P21W. Outer brake lamp: 24-watt bulb, PW24W. The rear lamp features LED technology. Con‐ tact a dealer’s service center or another quali‐...
Page 223: Changing Wheels
Replacing components Mobility Place the cover on the three fixing points, To replace the reversing lamp, pull off the arrows, and push in. Make sure that the tail bulb carefully. lamp engages in the fasteners. To replace the inner brake lamp, push the bulb down and turn it to the left.
Page 224: Charging The Battery
Mobility Replacing components Jacking points for the vehicle jack Charging the battery General information Make sure that the battery is always suffi‐ ciently charged to guarantee that the battery remains usable for its full service life. The battery may need to be charged in the fol‐ lowing cases: ▷...
Page 225 Replacing components Mobility Disposing of old batteries In the trunk Have old batteries disposed of by a dealer’s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop or take them to a collection point. Maintain the battery in an upright position for transport and storage.
Page 226: Breakdown Assistance
In case of an emergency, an Emergency Re‐ ▷ The LED flashes green when a connection quest can be made through this system. to the BMW Response Center has been established. General information When the emergency request is received Only press the SOS button in an emergency.
Page 227: Warning Triangle
▷ 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 228: Tow-Starting And Towing
Information WARNING Connecting the cables Due to system limits, individual functions Pull off the lid of the BMW starting aid ter‐ can malfunction during tow-starting/towing minal. with the Intelligent Safety systems activated, Attach one terminal clamp of the positive e.g.
Page 229: Tow Truck
Breakdown assistance Mobility Switch all Intelligent Safety systems off prior to that the gross vehicle weight of the towing ve‐ tow-starting/towing.◀ hicle is heavier than the vehicle to be towed.◀ CAUTION Steptronic transmission: transporting If the tow bar or tow rope is attached in‐ your vehicle correctly, damage to other vehicle parts can occur.
Page 230 Tow-starting The tow fitting can be screwed in at the front Steptronic transmission or rear of the BMW. Do not tow-start the vehicle. The tow fitting and the onboard vehicle tool kit, refer to page 217, are together in the cargo Tow-starting the engine is not possible due to area.
Page 231: Care
Care Mobility Care Vehicle features and options ▷ Minimum distance from glass sunroof: 31.5 inches/80 cm. This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with the Automatic car washes series. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car, e.
Page 232: Vehicle Care
The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends age. Do not switch ignition off in car using car care and cleaning products from washes.◀ BMW. The vehicle cannot be locked from the outside WARNING when in selector lever position N. A signal...
Page 233 BMW care products. Suitable care products are available from a Treat especially worn rubber parts with rubber dealer’s service center or another qualified care agents at regular intervals.
Page 234 Mobility Care Displays/Screens/protective glass of WARNING the Head-up Display Chemical cleansers can destroy the safety belt webbing. Missing protective effect CAUTION of the safety belts. There is risk of injuries or Chemical cleansers, moisture or fluids of danger to life. Use only a mild soapy solution any kind can damage the surface of displays for cleaning the safety belts.◀...
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Page 237: 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 238: Technical Data
Reference Technical data Technical data 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 239 Technical data Reference Weights X4 xDrive28i Approved gross vehicle weight lbs/kg 5,060/2,295 Load lbs/kg 910/413 Approved front axle load lbs/kg 2,370/1,075 Approved rear axle load lbs/kg 2,820/1,279 Approved roof load capacity lbs/kg 220/100 Cargo area capacity cu ft 17.7–49.4 Canada: trunk capacity liters 500–1,400...
Page 240: Appendix
Reference Appendix Appendix Any updates to the Owner's Manual of the ve‐ hicle are listed 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. 01 40 2 964 144 - VI/15...
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Page 242: Everything From A To Z
Beverage holder, cu‐ Air flow, automatic climate with Stop & Go pholder control 157, Automatic Curb Monitor BMW Assist, see user's Air pressure, tires Automatic deactivation, manual for Navigation, En‐ Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ Front-seat passenger air‐ tertainment and Communi‐...
Page 243 Everything from A to Z Reference BMW maintenance sys‐ Cargo cover Climate control 155, Cargo, securing Clock Bonus range, ECO PRO Cargo straps, securing Closing/opening via door Bottle holder, see Cu‐ cargo lock pholder Car key, see Remote con‐ Closing/opening with remote...
Page 244 Reference Everything from A to Z Control systems, driving sta‐ Display, electronic, instru‐ ECO PRO driving mode bility ment cluster ECO PRO mode Convenient opening with the Display in windshield ECO PRO Tip - driving in‐ remote control Display lighting, see Instru‐ struction Coolant ment lighting...
Page 245 Everything from A to Z Reference Engine start, jump-start‐ Folding back rear seat back‐ Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ rests proved Engine start, refer to Starting Fold-out position, wiper the engine Foot brake Engine stop Front airbags Engine temperature Front-end collision warning Halogen headlights, bulb re‐...
Page 246 Reference Everything from A to Z Hood Integrated Owner's Manual in Lamp in the exterior mirror, Horn the vehicle see Active Blind Spot De‐ Hot exhaust system Intelligent Emergency Re‐ tection HUD Head-up Display quest Lamp replacement Hydroplaning Intelligent Safety Lamp replacement, front Intensity, AUTO pro‐...
Page 247 Everything from A to Z Reference Luggage rack, refer to Roof- Menu in instrument clus‐ Obstacle marking, rearview mounted luggage rack camera Lumbar support Menus, operating, iDrive Octane rating, see Recom‐ Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ mended fuel grade ing concept Odometer Messages, see Check Con‐...
Page 248 Reference Everything from A to Z Profile, see Personal Pro‐ RES button file RES button, see Active Paint, vehicle Programmable memory but‐ Cruise Control, ACC Parallel parking assistant tons, iDrive RES button, see Cruise con‐ Park Distance Control Protective function, glass trol sunroof Reserve warning, see...
Page 249 Everything from A to Z Reference Sealant SOS button Supplementary text mes‐ Seat and mirror memory Spare fuse sages Seat belts, see Safety Speed, average Surround View belts Speed limit detection, on- Switch for Dynamic Driv‐ Seat heating, front board computer Seat heating, rear Speed limiter, display Switch-on times, parked-car...
Page 250 Reference Everything from A to Z Time of arrival Tire damage Tire identification marks Unintentional alarm Warning and indicator lamps, Tire inflation pressure Units of measurement see Check Control Tire inflation pressure moni‐ Universal remote control Warning displays, see Check tor, refer to FTM Unlock button, Steptronic Control...
Page 251 Everything from A to Z Reference Winter storage, care 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‐...
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