BMW 228i Coupe (2016 year). Manual in english — page 9
Engine oil Mobility
The engine oil quality is critical for the life of
the engine.
Suitable engine oil types
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.
Alternative engine oil types
If an engine oil suitable for continuous use is
not available, up to 1 US quart/liter of an en-
gine oil with the following oil rating can be
added:
Gasoline engine
API SM or superior oil rating.
Engine oil change:
The vehicle manufacturer recommends that
you let the service center change the motor oil.
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Mobility Coolant
Coolant
The marks are on the side of the coolant
Vehicle features and options
reservoir.
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
Symbol
Meaning
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
Maximum
the selected options or country versions. This
Minimum
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
Adding
respective features and systems.
1.
Let the engine cool.
2.
Turn the lid of the coolant reservoir slightly
counterclockwise to allow any excess
Hints
pressure to dissipate, then open it.
Danger of burns from hot engine
Do not open the cooling system while
the engine is hot; otherwise, esliding coolant
may cause burns.◀
Suitable additives
Only use suitable additives; otherwise,
engine damage may occur. The additives are
harmful to your health.◀
Coolant consists of water and additives.
3.
If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant up
to the specified level; do not overfill.
Not all commercially available additives are
suitable for the vehicle. Information about the
4.
Turn the lid until there is an audible click.
suitable additives are available from the service
The arrows on the coolant reservoir and
center.
the lid must point towards one another.
5.
Have the cause of the coolant loss elimi-
nated as soon as possible.
Coolant level
General information
Disposal
Depending on the engine installation, the cool-
Comply with the relevant environmen-
ant reservoir is located on the right side or the
tal protection regulations when dispos-
left side of the engine compartment.
ing of coolant and coolant additives.
Checking
1. Let the engine cool.
2. The coolant level is correct if it lies be-
tween the minimum and maximum marks.
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Maintenance
Vehicle features and options
Service data in the remote control
Information on the required maintenance is
This chapter describes all standard, country-
continuously stored in the remote control.
specific and optional features offered with the
Your service center will read out this data and
series. It also describes features that are not
suggest the right array of service procedures
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
for your vehicle.
the selected options or country versions. This
Therefore, hand your service specialist the re-
also applies to safety-related functions and
mote control with which the vehicle was driven
systems. The respectively applicable country
most recently.
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
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
maintenance measures, and thereby provides
time-dependent maintenance procedures,
support in maintaining road safety and the op-
such as checking brake fluid and, if needed,
erational reliability of the vehicle.
changing the engine oil and the microfilter/
In some cases scopes and intervals may vary
activated-charcoal filter.
according to the country-specific version. Re-
placement work, spare parts, fuels and lubri-
cants and wear materials are calculated sepa-
Service and Warranty
rately. Additional information is available from
the service center.
Information Booklet for US
models and Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for
Condition Based Service
Canadian models
CBS
Please consult your Service and Warranty In-
Sensors and special algorithms take into ac-
formation Booklet for US models and Warranty
count the driving conditions of your vehicle.
and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian mod-
Based on this, Condition Based Service recog-
els for additional information on service re-
nizes the maintenance requirements.
quirements.
The system makes it possible to adapt the
Maintenance and repair should be performed
amount of maintenance corresponding to your
by your service center. Make sure to have reg-
user profile.
ular maintenance procedures recorded in the
Detailed information on service requirements,
vehicle's Service and Warranty Information
refer to page 82, can be displayed on the Con-
Booklet for US models, and in the Warranty
trol Display.
and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian mod-
els. These entries are proof of regular mainte-
nance.
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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. Otherwise, use may result
in operating problems for the vehicle.◀
Position
There is an OBD socket on the driver's side for
checking the primary components in the vehi-
cle's emissions.
Emissions
▷ The warning lamp lights up:
Emissions are deteriorating. Have
the vehicle checked as soon as
possible.
▷ The warning lamp flashes under certain
circumstances:
This indicates that there is excessive mis-
firing in the engine.
Reduce the vehicle speed and have the
system checked immediately; otherwise,
serious engine misfiring within a brief pe-
riod can seriously damage emission con-
trol components, in particular the catalytic
converter.
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Replacing components
3. Squeeze the retainer spring, arrow 1, and
Vehicle features and options
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. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
4. Remove the wiper blade forward from the
Onboard vehicle tool kit
catch.
5. Insert the new wiper blade in reverse order
of removal until it locks in place.
6. Fold down the wipers.
Folding down wipers before opening the
hood
Before opening the hood, ensure that the
wiper arms with the wiper blades are against
the windshield to prevent damage.◀
The onboard vehicle tool kit is located under
the cargo floor panel.
Lamp and bulb replacement
Hints
Wiper blade replacement
Lights and bulbs
Note
Lights and bulbs make an essential contribu-
Do not fold down the wipers without
tion to vehicle safety.
wiper blades
The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends
Do not fold down the wipers if wiper blades
that you entrust corresponding procedures to
have not been installed; this may damage the
the service center if you are unfamiliar those or
windshield.◀
if they have not been described here.
You can obtain a selection of replacement
Replacing the wiper blades
bulbs at the service center.
1. To change the wiper blades, fold up, refer
to page 70, the wiper arms.
2. Fold up and hold the wiper arm firmly.
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Danger of burns
Headlight glass
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-
sation evaporates after a short time. The head-
Working on the lighting system
light glass does not need to be changed.
When working on the lighting system,
If the headlights do not dim despite driving
you should always reel off the lights affected to
with the light switched on, increasing humidity
prevent short circuits.
forms, e. g. water droplets in the light, have the
To avoid possible injury or equipment damage
service center check this.
when replacing bulbs, observe any instructions
provided by the bulb manufacturer.◀
Headlight setting
The headlight adjustments can be affected by
Do not perform work/bulb replacement
changing lights and bulbs. Have the head-
on xenon headlights
lights' settings checked and corrected by serv-
Have any work on the xenon lighting system,
ice after a replacement.
including bulb replacement, performed only by
a service center. Due to the high voltage
Front lights, bulb replacement
present in the system, there is a danger of fatal
injuries if work is carried out improperly.◀
Halogen headlights
Do not touch the bulbs
Overview
Do not touch the glass of new bulbs with
your bare hands, as even minute amounts of
contamination will burn into the bulb's surface
and reduce its service life.
Use a clean tissue, cloth or something similar,
or hold the bulb by its base.◀
Light-emitting diodes (LEDs)
Some items of equipment use light-emitting
diodes installed behind a cover as a light
1
Daytime running lights/high beams/head-
source.
light flasher
These light-emitting diodes, which are related
2
Parking lights
to conventional lasers, are officially designated
3
Low beams
as Class 1 light-emitting diodes.
4
Turn signal
Do not remove the covers
Do not remove the covers, and never
stare into the unfiltered light for several hours;
otherwise, irritation of the retina could result.◀
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Accessing the turn signals and low beams
Low beams
Follow general instructions, refer to page 193.
55-watt bulb, H7.
1. In the wheel house, loosen the two brack-
1. Turn the cover counterclockwise and re-
ets and remove the cover.
move.
2. Tilt the bulb down and then up to loosen it
Turn signal
from the holder and remove.
21-watt bulb, PY21W
1. If necessary, pull the inside trim of the
wheel house slightly inward. Turn the bulb
socket counterclockwise and remove.
3. Pull the connector off the bulb.
4. Attach the connector to the new bulb.
5. First insert the bulb at the top with the
strap, arrow 1, and then press down firmly,
2. Press the bulb gently into the socket, turn
arrow 2. The bulb must audibly latch in
counterclockwise and remove.
place.
3. Install the new bulb and bulb holder in re-
verse order of removal.
4. Attach the cover to the wheel house.
6. Close the headlight housing with the lid.
Make sure that the lid engages.
7. Attach the cover to the wheel house.
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Accessing the daytime running lights, high
Parking lights
beams/headlight flasher and parking lights
6-watt bulb, H6W.
Follow general instructions, refer to page 193.
1. Tilt the bulb holder down and then up to
1. Open the hood, refer to page 186.
loosen it from the holder and remove it.
2. Turn the cover counterclockwise and re-
move.
2. Carefully remove the bulb from the bulb
holder.
3. To insert the new bulb, proceed in reverse
Daytime running lights and high beams/
order of removal. Make sure you hear the
headlight flasher
bulb holder engage.
55-watt bulb, H15.
4. Close the headlight housing with the lid.
1.
Turn the bulb counterclockwise and re-
Xenon headlights
move.
Hints
Because of the long life of these bulbs, the
likelihood of failure is very low. Switching the
lights on and off frequently shortens their life.
If a bulb fails, reel on the front fog lights and
continue the trip with great care. Comply with
local regulations.
Do not perform work/bulb replacement
2.
Install the new bulb in reverse order of re-
on xenon headlights
moval. Turn the clockwise bulb here until it
Have any work on the xenon lighting system,
hits the stop.
including bulb replacement, performed only by
3.
Close the headlight housing with the lid.
a service center. Due to the high voltage
Make sure that the lid engages.
present in the system, there is a danger of fatal
injuries if work is carried out improperly.◀
For checking and adjusting headlamp aim,
please contact your BMW center.
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At a glance
21-watt bulb, PY21W
1. In the wheel house, loosen the two brack-
ets and remove the cover.
1
Parking lights / daytime running lights
2
Low beams/high beams/headlight flasher
3
Turn signal
2.
If necessary, pull the inside trim of the
wheel house slightly inward. Turn the bulb
socket counterclockwise and remove.
Xenon headlights
Low beams and high beams are designed with
xenon technology.
The parking lights and daylight running lights
are made using LED technology.
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
Turn signal
Follow general instructions, refer to page 193.
3.
Press the bulb gently into the socket, turn
counterclockwise and remove.
4.
Install the new bulb and bulb holder in re-
verse order of removal.
5.
Attach the cover to the wheel house.
Front fog lights
Follow general instructions, refer to page 193.
35-watt bulb, H8.
1. Use the back side of the screwdriver from
the onboard vehicle tool kit to remove the
three wheel house panel screws, arrow 1.
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Carefully raise the wheel house panel, ar-
Tail lights, bulb replacement
row 2.
Overview
2. Pull off the bulb connector, arrow 1.
1
Turn signal
Turn the bulb, arrow 2.
2
Top brake lamp
Left side of vehicle: turn clockwise.
3
Reversing lamp
Right side of vehicle: turn counterclock-
wise.
4
Rear lamp
Remove the bulb.
5
Bottom brake lights
Bulb replacement
Follow general instructions, refer to page 193.
Turn signal, brake, tail, rear or reversing lamp:
21-watt bulb, P21W
Rear fog lamp: 6-watt bulb, H6W.
Removing the tail lamp
1. Open trunk lid.
3. Insert the new bulb, connect the connector
and screw on the wheel house panel.
2. Open the two covers on the tail lamp.
Turn signal in exterior mirror
The turn signals in the exterior mirrors feature
LED technology. Contact your service center
in the event of a malfunction.
3. With the handle of the screwdriver from the
onboard vehicle tool kit, loosen and re-
move the nuts on the two fasteners. Make
sure that the nuts do not drop into the
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bumper area. In addition to the two outer
3. Proceed in the reverse order to insert the
fasteners, there is another inner fastener.
new bulb and attach the bulb holder to the
tail lamp. Make sure that the bulb holder
engages in all fasteners.
Installing the tail lamp
1. Connect the plug to the bulb holder.
2. Insert the tail lamp straight in and press it
in, arrow 1, until the rubber mount latches
in the inner fastener. Make sure when in-
serting the tail lamp that the rubber lip, ar-
row 2, on the top side of the tail lamp does
4. Grasp the handle with one hand, arrow 1,
not fold over. Screw on the two nuts, ar-
and brace with the free hand on the out-
row 3, and close covers.
side, arrow 2. Carefully pry out the tail
lamp, arrow 3, until the rubber mount re-
leases from the inner fastener.
Central brake lamp and license plate
lamp
5. Remove the plug from the bulb holder.
Follow general instructions, refer to page 193.
Replacing the bulbs
These lights are made using LED technology.
Contact your service center in the event of a
1. Loosen the six fasteners on the tail lamp,
malfunction.
arrows 1, and remove the tail lamp from the
lamp holder, arrow 2.
Changing wheels
Hints
When using run-flat tires or sealants, a tire
does not need to be changed immediately in
the event of pressure loss due to a flat tire.
Which is why no spare tire is available.
The tools for changing wheels are available as
2. Press the defective bulb gently into the
accessories from your service center.
socket, turn counterclockwise and remove.
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Jacking points for the vehicle jack
The battery may need to be charged in the fol-
lowing cases:
▷ When making frequent short-distance
drives.
▷ If the vehicle is not used for prolonged pe-
riods, longer than a month.
Hints
Do not connect charging devices to the
12 volt socket in the vehicle
The jacking points for the vehicle jack are lo-
Do not connect battery chargers to the fac-
cated at the positions shown.
tory-installed 12 volt sockets in the vehicle as
this may damage the vehicle battery due to an
increased power consumption.◀
Vehicle battery
Starting aid terminals
Maintenance
In the vehicle, only charge the battery via the
The battery is maintenance-free.
starting aid terminals, refer to page 204, in the
The added amount of acid is sufficient for the
engine compartment with the engine off.
service life of the battery.
Power failure
Further information about the battery can be
obtained from your service center.
After a temporary power loss, some equipment
needs to be newly initialized or individual set-
Battery replacement
tings updated, e. g.:
▷ Seat and mirror memory: store the posi-
Use approved vehicle batteries only
tions again.
Only use vehicle batteries that have been
▷ Time: update.
approved for your vehicle by the manufacturer;
otherwise, the vehicle could be damaged and
▷ Date: update.
systems or functions may not be fully availa-
▷ Glass sunroof and sliding visor: initialize
ble.◀
the system, refer to page 47.
After a battery replacement, have the battery
Disposing of old batteries
registered on the vehicle by the service center
to ensure that all comfort features are fully
Have old batteries disposed of by your
available and that any Check Control mes-
service center or bring them to a recy-
sages of these comfort features are no longer
cling center.
displayed.
Maintain the battery in an upright position for
transport and storage. Secure the battery so
Charging the battery
that it does not tip over during transport.
General information
Make sure that the battery is always suffi-
ciently charged to guarantee that the battery
remains usable for its full service life.
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2. Attach the cover under the rubber lip and
Fuses
then thread it between the bars.
Hints
Replacing fuses
Never attempt to repair a blown fuse and
do not replace a defective fuse with a substi-
tute of another color or amperage rating; this
could lead to a circuit overload, ultimately re-
sulting in a fire in the vehicle.◀
Plastic tweezers and information on the fuse
types and locations are stored in the fuse box
3. Press down on the holder and tighten the
in the trunk.
three screws.
In the engine compartment
In the trunk
1. Use the onboard vehicle tool kit to loosen
the three cover screws, arrow 1.
Fold up the cargo floor panel.
2. Squeeze and raise the holder, arrow 2.
3. Remove the cover from one side, arrow 3.
4. Press the four fasteners and remove the
cover.
Information on the fuse types and locations is
found on a separate sheet.
Attaching the covers
1. When attaching the cover, make sure that
all four fasteners are engaged.
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Breakdown assistance
Vehicle features and options
Hints
Emergency Request not guaranteed
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
For technical reasons, the Emergency
series. It also describes features that are not
Request cannot be guaranteed under unfavor-
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
able conditions.◀
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
Overview
systems. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
Hazard warning flashers
SOS button in the roofliner
Requirements
▷ The SIM card integrated in the vehicle has
been activated.
The button is located in the center console.
▷ The radio-ready state is switched on.
▷ The Assist system is functional.
Intelligent Emergency
Initiating an Emergency Request
1. Press the cover briefly to open it.
Request
2. Press the SOS button until the LED at the
The concept
button lights up green.
In case of an emergency, an Emergency Re-
▷ The LED lights up green: an Emergency
quest can be made through this system.
Request was initiated.
If a cancel prompt appears on the display,
General information
the Emergency Request can be aborted.
Only press the SOS button in an emergency.
If the situation allows, wait in your vehicle
until the voice connection has been estab-
lished.
▷ The LED flashes green when a connection
to the BMW Response Center has been
established.
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When the emergency request is received
First aid kit
at the BMW Response Center, the BMW
Response Center contacts you and takes
Note
further steps to help you.
Some of the articles have a limited service life.
Even if you are unable to respond, the
Check the expiration dates of the contents
BMW Response Center can take further
regularly and replace any expired items
steps to help you under certain circum-
promptly.
stances.
For this, data are transmitted to the BMW
Storage
Response Center which serve to deter-
mine the necessary rescue measures. E. g.
the current position of the vehicle, if it can
be established.
▷ 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.
Initiating an Emergency Request
The first aid kit is located in the trunk in the
automatically
storage compartment.
Under certain conditions, an Emergency Re-
quest is automatically initiated immediately af-
ter a severe accident. Automatic Collision Noti-
fication is not affected by pressing the SOS
Jump-starting
button.
General information
If the battery is discharged, the engine can be
Warning triangle
started using the battery of another vehicle
and two jumper cables. Only use jumper ca-
bles with fully insulated clamp handles.
Hints
Do not touch live parts
To avoid the risk of potentially fatal in-
jury, always avoid all contact with electrical
components while the engine is running.◀
To prevent personal injury or damage to both
The warning triangle is located on the inside of
vehicles, adhere strictly to the following proce-
the trunk lid.
dure.
To remove, loosen the bracket.
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Preparation
Connecting the cables
Bodywork contact between vehicles
1. Open the cover of the BMW starting aid
terminal.
Make sure that there is no contact be-
tween the bodywork of the two vehicles; other-
2. Attach one terminal clamp of the positive
wise, there is a danger of short circuits.◀
jumper cable to the positive terminal of the
battery, or to the corresponding starting
1. Check whether the battery of the other ve-
aid terminal of the vehicle providing assis-
hicle has a voltage of 12 volts. This infor-
tance.
mation can be found on the battery.
3. Attach the terminal clamp on the other end
2. Switch off the engine of the assisting vehi-
of the cable to the positive terminal of the
cle.
battery, or to the corresponding starting
3. Switch off any electronic systems/power
aid terminal of the vehicle to be started.
consumers in both vehicles.
4. Attach one terminal clamp of the negative
jumper cable to the negative terminal of
Starting aid terminals
the battery, or to the corresponding engine
Connecting order
or body ground of assisting vehicle.
Connect the jumper cables in the correct
5. Attach the second terminal clamp to the
order to prevent risk of injury from arcing.◀
negative terminal of the battery, or to the
corresponding engine or body ground of
the vehicle to be started.
Starting the engine
Never use spray fluids to start the engine.
1. Start the engine of the assisting vehicle
and let it run for several minutes at an in-
creased idle speed.
2. Start the engine of the vehicle that is to be
The so-called starting aid terminal in the en-
started in the usual way.
gine compartment acts as the battery's posi-
If the first starting attempt is not success-
tive terminal.
ful, wait a few minutes before making an-
Open the cover of the starting aid terminal.
other attempt in order to allow the dis-
charged battery to recharge.
3. Let both engines run for several minutes.
4. Disconnect the jumper cables in the re-
verse order.
Check the battery and recharge if needed.
The body ground or a special nut acts as the
battery negative terminal.
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Tow-starting and towing
Tow truck
With rear-wheel drive
Note
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.◀
Manual transmission
Gearshift lever in neutral position.
Your vehicle should be transported with a tow
Towing
truck with a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed.
Follow the towing instructions
Do not lift the vehicle
Follow all towing instructions; otherwise,
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or
vehicle damage or accidents may occur.◀
body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage
▷
Make sure that the ignition is switched on;
may result.◀
otherwise, the low beams, tail lights, turn
signals, and wipers may be unavailable.
With xDrive
▷
Do not tow the vehicle with the rear axle
tilted, as the front wheels could turn.
▷
When the engine is stopped, there is no
power assist. Consequently, more force
needs to be applied when braking and
steering.
▷
Larger steering wheel movements are re-
quired.
▷
The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than the vehicle being towed; otherwise,
The vehicle should only be transported on a
it will not be possible to control the vehi-
loading platform.
cle's response.
Do not tow with only the front or rear axle
raised
Do not tow the BMW with just the front or rear
axle raised; otherwise, the wheels could lock
up and the transfer case could be damaged.◀
Do not lift the vehicle
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or
body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage
may result.◀
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Steptronic transmission: transporting
Attaching the tow bar/tow rope correctly
your vehicle
Attach the tow bar or tow rope to the tow
fitting; connecting it to other vehicle parts may
Note
cause damage.◀
Your vehicle is not permitted to be towed.
▷ Switch on the hazard warning system, de-
Therefore, contact a service center in the
pending on local regulations.
event of a breakdown.
▷ If the electrical system has failed, clearly
Do not have the vehicle towed
identify the vehicle being towed by placing
Have your vehicle transported on a load-
a sign or a warning triangle in the rear win-
ing platform only; otherwise, damage may oc-
dow.
cur.◀
Tow bar
Tow truck
The tow fittings used should be on the same
side on both vehicles.
Should it prove impossible to avoid mounting
the tow bar at an offset angle, please observe
the following:
▷ Maneuvering capability is limited going
around corners.
▷ The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it
is secured with an offset.
The vehicle should only be transported on a
Tow rope
loading platform.
When starting to tow the vehicle, make sure
that the tow rope is taut.
Do not lift the vehicle
To avoid jerking and the associated stresses
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or
on the vehicle components when towing, al-
body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage
ways use nylon ropes or nylon straps.
may result.◀
Use tow fitting located in the front only for po-
Tow fitting
sitioning the vehicle.
The screw-in tow fitting should always be car-
ried in the vehicle.
Towing other vehicles
The tow fitting can be screwed in at the front
or rear of the BMW.
Hints
Light towing vehicle
The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than the vehicle being towed; otherwise, it will
not be possible to control the vehicle's re-
sponse.◀
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Manual transmission
If possible, do not tow-start the vehicle but
start the engine by jump-starting, refer to
page 203. If the vehicle is equipped with a cat-
alytic converter, only tow-start while the en-
gine is cold.
1. Switch on the hazard warning system and
comply with local regulations.
The tow fitting is located in the onboard vehi-
2. Ignition, refer to page 63, on.
cle tool kit under the cargo floor panel.
3. Engage third gear.
4. Have the vehicle tow-started with the
Tow fitting, information on use
clutch pedal pressed and slowly release
▷ Use only the tow fitting provided with
the pedal. After the engine starts, immedi-
the vehicle and screw it all the way in.
ately press on the clutch pedal again.
▷ Use the tow fitting for towing on paved
5. Stop at a suitable location, remove the tow
roads only.
bar or rope, and switch off the hazard
▷ Avoid lateral loading of the tow fitting, e.g.,
warning system.
do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting.
6. Have the vehicle checked.
Otherwise, damage to the tow fitting and the
vehicle can occur.◀
Screw thread for tow fitting
Press on the mark on the edge of the cover to
push it out.
Tow-starting
Steptronic transmission
Do not tow-start the vehicle.
Tow-starting the engine is not possible due to
the Steptronic transmission.
Have the cause of the starting problems fixed.
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Mobility Care
Care
Cleaning sensors/camera lenses with
Vehicle features and options
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. It also describes features that are not
outside of the vehicle for long periods and
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
maintain a distance of at least 12 in/30 cm.◀
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems. The respectively applicable country
Automatic car washes
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
Hints
Do not use high pressure washing sys-
tems
Car washes
With washing systems operating at high pres-
sures and nozzle positions close to the win-
General information
dows, drops of water can penetrate.◀
Regularly remove foreign objects such as
▷ Give preference to cloth car washes or
leaves in the area below the windshield when
those that use soft brushes in order to
the hood is raised.
avoid paint damage.
Wash your vehicle frequently, particularly in
▷ Make sure that the wheels and tires are not
winter. Intense soiling and road salt can dam-
damaged by the transport mechanisms.
age the vehicle.
▷ Fold in the exterior mirrors; otherwise, they
Hints
may be damaged, depending on the width
of the vehicle.
Steam jets or high-pressure washers
▷ Deactivate the rain sensor, refer to
When using steam jets or high-pressure
page 69, to avoid unintentional wiper acti-
washers, hold them a sufficient distance away
vation.
and use a maximum temperature of
▷ In some cases, an unintentional alarm can
140 ℉/60 ℃.
be triggered by the interior motion sensor
If the vehicle has a glass sunroof, ensure that a
of the alarm system. Follow the instruc-
distance of at least 31.5 inches/80 cm is main-
tions on avoiding an unintentional alarm,
tained. Holding them too close or using exces-
refer to page 45.
sively high pressures or temperatures can
cause damage or preliminary damage that may
Guide rails in car washes
then lead to long-term damage.
Avoid car washes with guide rails higher
Follow the user's manual for the high-pressure
than 4 in/10 cm; otherwise, the vehicle body
washer.◀
could be damaged.◀
Before driving into a car wash
In order to ensure that the vehicle can roll in a
car wash, take the following steps:
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Manual transmission:
Headlights
▷ Do not rub dry and do not use abrasive or
1. Drive into the car wash.
acidic cleansers.
2. Shift to neutral.
▷ Soak areas that have been dirtied e. g.,
3. Switch the engine off.
from insects, with shampoo and wash off
4. Switch on the ignition.
with water.
Steptronic transmission:
▷ Thaw ice with de-icing spray; do not use an
ice scraper.
1. Drive into the car wash.
2. Engage selector lever position N.
After washing the vehicle
3. Switch the engine off.
After washing the vehicle, apply the brakes
In this way, the ignition remains switched
briefly to dry them; otherwise, braking action
on, and a Check-Control message is dis-
can be reduced and corrosion of the brake
played.
discs can occur.
Do not turn off the ignition in the car
Completely remove all residues on the win-
wash
dows, to minimize loss of visibility due to
smearing and to reduce wiper noises and
Do not turn off the ignition in the car wash;
wiper blade wear.
otherwise, selector lever position P is en-
gaged and damages can result.◀
The vehicle cannot be locked from the outside
Vehicle care
when in selector lever position N. A signal
sounds when an attempt is made to lock the
Car care products
vehicle.
BMW recommends using care and cleaning
To start the engine with manual transmission:
products from BMW, since these have been
tested and approved.
1. Press on the clutch pedal.
2. Press the Start/Stop button.
Car care and cleaning products
To start the engine with Steptronic transmis-
Follow the instructions on the container.
sion:
When cleaning the interior, open the doors or
windows.
1. Depress the brake pedal.
Only use products intended for cleaning vehi-
2. Press the Start/Stop button.
cles.
Pressing the Start/Stop button without step-
Cleansers can contain substances that are
ping on the brake turns the ignition off.
dangerous and harmful to your health.◀
Selector lever position
Vehicle paint
Selector lever position P is engaged automati-
cally:
Regular care contributes to driving safety and
value retention. Environmental influences in
▷ When the ignition is switched off.
areas with elevated air pollution or natural con-
▷ After approx. 15 minutes.
taminants, such as tree resin or pollen can af-
fect the vehicle's paintwork. Tailor the fre-
quency and extent of your car care to these
influences.
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