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Opening and closing

Controls

Safety switch

▷

Pull the switch beyond the resistance

point.

General information

The window closes automatically. Pulling

again stops the motion.

The safety switch in the driver's door can be

used to prevent children, e.g., from opening

and closing the rear windows using the

switches in the rear.

See also: closing by means of Comfort Access,

refer to page 43.

Switching on and off

Pinch protection system

Press button.

Danger of jamming even with pinch pro‐

tection

The LED lights up if the safety func‐

tion is switched on.

Even with the pinch protection system, check

that the window's closing path is clear; other‐

wise, the closing action may not stop in certain

situations, e.g., if thin objects are present.◀

Safety switch for rear operation

Press the safety switch when transport‐

ing children in the rear; otherwise, injury may

result if the windows are closed without super‐

vision.◀

No window accessories

Do not install any accessories in the win‐

dow's range of movement; otherwise, the

pinch protection system will be impaired.◀

If closing force exceeds a specific margin as a

window closes, closing is interrupted.

Roller sunblinds

General information

The window reopens slightly.

If you are no longer able to move the roller sun‐

blind for the rear window after having activated

it a number of times in a row, the system is

blocked for a limited time to prevent overheat‐

ing. Let the system cool.

Closing without the pinch protection

system

Keep the closing path clear

Monitor closing and make sure that the

closing path of the window is clear; otherwise,

injuries may result.◀

The roller sunblind for the rear window cannot

be moved at low interior temperatures.

E.g. danger from the outside or ice might pre‐

vent window from closing properly - proceed

as follows:

Driver's door controls

1. Pull the reel past the resistance point and

hold it there.

The pinch protection is limited and the

window reopens slightly if the closing force

exceeds a certain margin.

2. Pull the reel past the resistance point again

within approx. 4 seconds and hold it there.

The window closes without jam protection.

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Opening and closing

Roller sunblind for rear window

Press button.

Roller sunblinds for the rear side

windows

Pull out the roller sunblind at the loop and hook

it onto the bracket.

Do not open the window while the roller

sunblind is tilted

Tilting the glass sunroof

Do not open the window while the roller sun‐

blind is tilted; otherwise, there is a risk of dam‐

age at high speeds that may result in personal

injury.◀

Push switch briefly upward.

▷

The closed glass sunroof is

tilted and the sliding visor

opens slightly.

▷

The opened glass sunroof

closes until it is in its tilted

position. The sliding visor

does not move.

Glass sunroof, powered

General information

The glass sunroof and the sliding visor can be

operated together or separately, using the

same switch.

Opening/closing the glass sunroof and

sliding visor separately

▷

Press the reel in the desired

direction to the resistance

point and hold it there.

The glass sunroof is operational when the igni‐

tion is switched on.

Keep the closing path clear

The sliding visor opens, as

long as the reel is held

down. If the sliding visor is

already fully open, the glass

sunroof opens.

Monitor closing and make sure that the

closing path of the glass sunroof is clear; oth‐

erwise, injuries may result.◀

Take the remote control with you

The glass sunroof closes as

long as the reel is held

down. If the glass sunroof is

already closed or in the tilted

position, the sliding visor

closes.

Take the remote control with you when

leaving the vehicle so that children, e.g., can‐

not operate the glass sunroof and injure them‐

selves.◀

▷

Press the reel in the desired direction past

the resistance point.

The sliding visor opens automatically. If the

sliding visor is already fully open, the glass

sunroof opens automatically.

The glass sunroof closes automatically. If

the glass sunroof is already closed or in the

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Opening and closing

Controls

tilted position, the sliding visor closes au‐

tomatically.

Closing from the open position

without pinch protection

Pressing the reel upward stops the motion.

E. g. if there is an external danger, proceed as

follows:

Opening/closing the glass sunroof and

sliding visor together

1. Press the reel forward beyond the resist‐

ance point and hold.

The pinch protection is limited and the

glass sunroof reopens slightly if the closing

force exceeds a certain margin.

Briefly press the reel twice in

succession in the desired direc‐

tion past the resistance point.

2. Press the reel forward again beyond the re‐

sistance point and hold until the glass sun‐

roof closes without jam protection. Make

sure that the closing area is clear.

The glass sunroof and sliding vi‐

sor move together. Pressing the

reel upward stops the motion.

▷

See also: Convenient opening, refer to

page 37, via remote control.

Closing from the raised position

without pinch protection

If there is an external danger, push the reel for‐

ward past the resistance point and hold it.

See also: closing by means of Comfort Ac‐

cess, refer to page 43.

Comfort position

The glass sunroof closes without jam protec‐

tion.

If the glass sunroof is not automatically com‐

pletely opened, the comfort position has been

attained. In this position the wind noises in the

interior are the least.

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.

If desired, continue the movement by pressing

the reel.

Pinch protection system

Initializing the system

If the closing force when closing the glass sun‐

roof exceeds a certain value, the closing move‐

ment is stopped, beginning at approximately

the middle of the opening in the roof, or from

the tilted position during closing.

The system can be initialized when the vehicle

is stationary and the engine is running.

During the initialization, the glass sunroof

closes without jam protection.

Keep the closing path clear

The glass sunroof reopens slightly.

Monitor closing and make sure that the

closing path of the glass sunroof is clear; oth‐

erwise, injuries may result.◀

Danger of jamming even with pinch pro‐

tection

Despite the pinch protection system, check

that the glass sunroof's closing path is clear;

otherwise, the closing action may not be inter‐

rupted in certain extreme situations, such as

when thin objects are present.◀

Press the reel up and hold it until

the initialization is complete:

▷

Initialization begins within

15 seconds and is com‐

pleted when the glass sun‐

roof and sliding visor are

completely closed.

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Controls

Opening and closing

▷

The glass sunroof closes without jam pro‐

tection.

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Adjusting

Controls

Adjusting

Keep the movement area unobstructed

Vehicle features and options

When changing the seat position, keep

the seat's area of movement unobstructed;

otherwise, people might get injured or objects

damaged.◀

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.

Electrically adjustable seats

Overview

Sitting safely

The ideal seating position can make a vital

contribution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving.

The seating position plays an important role in

an accident in combination with:

▷

Safety belts, refer to page 56.

Head restraints, refer to page 57.

Airbags, refer to page 105.

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2

3

4

5

6

Thigh support

Forward/back, height, tilt

Shoulder support

Backrest width

Lumbar support

Seats

Backrest, head restraint

Hints

Do not adjust the seat while driving

General information

Do not adjust the driver's seat while driv‐

ing, or the seat could respond with unexpected

movement and the ensuing loss of vehicle

control could lead to an accident.◀

The seat setting for the driver's seat is stored

for the profile currently in use. When the vehi‐

cle is unlocked via the remote control, the po‐

sition is automatically retrieved if the Function,

refer to page 46, is activated for this purpose.

Do not incline the backrest too far to the

rear

Do not incline the backrest too far to the rear

while driving, or there is a risk of slipping under

the safety belt in the event of an accident. This

would eliminate the protection normally pro‐

vided by the belt.◀

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Controls

Adjusting

5. Thigh support.

Adjustments in detail

1. Forward/back.

Lumbar support

2. Height.

The curvature of the seat backrest can be ad‐

justed in a way that it supports the lumbar re‐

gion of the spine. The lower back and the

spine are supported for upright posture.

▷

Press the front/rear section

of the switch.

The curvature is increased/

decreased.

▷

Press the upper/lower sec‐

tion of the switch.

3. Seat tilt.

The curvature is shifted up/

down.

Backrest width

Change the width of the back‐

rest using the side wings to ad‐

just the lateral support.

To make it easier to enter and exit the vehicle,

the backrest width temporarily opens fully.

4. Backrest tilt.

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Adjusting

Controls

Shoulder support

Switching on

Press button once for each tempera‐

ture level.

The maximum temperature is reached when

three LEDs are lit.

If the journey is continued within approx. 15

minutes, the seat heating is activated automat‐

ically with the temperature selected last.

Switch off

Also supports the back in the shoulder area:

Press button longer.

The LEDs go out.

▷

Results in a relaxed seating position.

Reduces strain on the shoulder muscles.

Temperature distribution

Active seat

The heating action in the seat cushion and

backrest can be distributed in different ways.

Active adjustment of the seat cushion's con‐

tours reduces muscular tension and fatigue to

help prevent lower back pain.

On the Control Display:

1. "Climate"

2. "Front seat heating"

3. Select the required seat.

4. Turn the controller to set the temperature

distribution.

Rear seat heating

Press button. The LED lights up.

Front seat heating

Switching on

Press button once for each tempera‐

ture level.

The maximum temperature is reached when

three LEDs are lit.

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Adjusting

If the journey is continued within approx. 15

minutes, the seat heating is activated automat‐

ically with the temperature selected last.

Safety belts

Seats with safety belt

The vehicle has five seats, each of which is

equipped with a safety belt.

Switch off

Press button longer.

The LEDs go out.

General information

Always make sure that safety belts are being

worn by all occupants before driving off.

Active seat ventilation, front

The seat cushion and backrest surfaces are

cooled by means of integrated fans.

For the occupants' safety the belt locking

mechanism triggers early. Slowly guide the

belt out of the holder when applying it.

The ventilation cools the seat, e. g., if the vehi‐

cle interior is overheated or for continuous

cooling at high temperatures.

Although airbags enhance safety by providing

added protection, they are not a substitute for

safety belts.

The upper shoulder strap's anchorage point

will be correct for adult seat occupants of ev‐

ery build if the seat is correctly adjusted.

▷

The two outer safety belt buckles,

integrated into the rear seat, are for pas‐

sengers sitting on the left and right.

▷

The center rear safety belt buckle is solely

intended for the center passenger.

Hints

Switching on

One person per safety belt

Press button once for each ventilation

level.

Never allow more than one person to

wear a single safety belt. Never allow infants or

small children to ride on a passenger's lap.◀

The highest level is active when three LEDs

are lit.

Putting on the belt

After a short time, the system automatically

moves down one level in order to prevent ex‐

cessive cooling.

Lay the belt, without twisting, snugly

across the lap and shoulders, as close to the

body as possible. Make sure that the belt lies

low around the hips in the lap area and does

not press on the abdomen. Otherwise, the belt

can slip over the hips in a frontal impact and in‐

jure the abdomen.

Switch off

Press button longer.

The LEDs go out.

The safety belt must not lie across the neck,

rub on sharp edges, be routed over breakable

objects, or be pinched.◀

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Controls

What reduces the restraining effect

Safety mode

Avoid wearing bulky clothing, and pull

the shoulder belt periodically to readjust the

tension. Make sure that the belt is not jammed;

otherwise, the belt can be damaged and the

restraining effect is reduced.◀

In critical situations, e.g., during full brake ap‐

plication, the front safety belts tighten auto‐

matically.

If the situation passes without an accident oc‐

curring, the belt tension relaxes.

If the belt tension does not loosen automati‐

cally, stop the vehicle and unbuckle the belt

using the red button in the buckle. Fasten the

belt before continuing on your trip.

Buckling the belt

Damage to safety belts

Wear and tear after accidents or when dam‐

aged otherwise:

Have the safety belts, including the safety belt

tensioners, replaced and have the belt anchors

checked.

Make sure you hear the latch plate engage in

the belt buckle.

Check and replace safety belts

This should only be done by your service

center; otherwise, this safety feature might not

work properly.◀

Tensioning the safety belt

automatically

When the belt is closed, it is automatically

tightened once after the release.

Front head restraints

Unbuckling the belt

1. Hold the belt firmly.

Correctly adjusted head restraint

A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the

risk of injury to cervical vertebrae in the event

of an accident.

2. Press the red button in the belt buckle.

3. Guide the belt back into its roll-up mecha‐

nism.

Adjusting the head restraint

Adjust the head restraints of all occupied

seats properly; otherwise, there is an increased

risk of injury in an accident.◀

Safety belt reminder for driver's and

passenger's seat

The indicator lamp lights up and a sig‐

nal sounds. Make sure that the safety

belts are positioned correctly. The

safety belt reminder is active at speeds above

approx. 6 mph/10 km/h. It can also be activated

if objects are placed on the front passenger

seat.

Height

Adjust the head restraint so that its center is

approximately at ear level.

Distance

Adjust the distance so that the head restraint

is as close as possible to the back of the head.

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Adjusting

Active head restraint

Distance to the back of the head:

manual head restraints

In the event of a rear-end collision with a cer‐

tain severity, the active head restraint automat‐

ically reduces the distance from the head.

Reduced protective function

▷

Do not use seat or head restraint

covers.

▷

Do not hang objects, e.g., clothes hangers,

on the head restraints.

Only attach accessories approved by BMW

to the seat or head restraint.

▷

Forward: by pulling.

Otherwise, the protective function of the active

head restraint will be impaired and the per‐

sonal safety of the occupants will be endan‐

gered.◀

Back: press the button and push the head

restraint toward the rear.

Distance to the back of the head:

electrical head restraints

The head restraint is automatically reposi‐

tioned when the shoulder support is adjusted.

Wear and tear after accidents or when dam‐

aged otherwise:

Have the active headrest checked and if

needed replaced.

Adjusting the side extensions

Adjusting the height

Fold forward for increased lateral support in

the resting position.

Adjusting electrically.

Removing

The head restraints cannot be removed.

Rear head restraints

Correctly adjusted head restraint

A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the

risk of injury to cervical vertebrae in the event

of an accident.

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Adjusting

Controls

Adjusting the head restraint

Removing

Adjust the head restraints of all occupied

seats properly; otherwise, there is an increased

risk of injury in an accident.◀

Only remove the head restraint if no one will be

sitting in the seat in question.

Height

Adjust the head restraint so that its center is

approximately at ear level.

Distance

Adjust the distance so that the head restraint

is as close as possible to the back of the head.

1. Raise the head restraint up against the re‐

sistance.

Adjusting the height

2. Press button, arrow 1, and pull the head re‐

straint out completely.

Before transporting passengers

Reinstall the head restraint before trans‐

porting anyone in the seat; otherwise, the pro‐

tective function of the head restraint is unavail‐

able.◀

▷

To raise: push.

Seat, mirror, and steering

wheel memory

To lower: press button, arrow 1, and push

headrest down.

The concept

Folding forward

Two driver's seat and exterior mirror positions

can be stored per profile, refer to page 35, and

called up. Settings for the backrest width and

lumbar support are not stored in memory.

Hints

Do not retrieve the memory while driving

Do not retrieve the memory setting while

driving, as an unexpected movement of the

seat or steering wheel could result in an acci‐

dent.◀

Press button, arrow 1, and fold the head re‐

straint forward.

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Adjusting

Keep the movement area unobstructed

Safety mode

When changing the seat position, keep

the seat's area of movement unobstructed;

otherwise, people might get injured or objects

damaged.◀

1. Close the driver's door or reel on the igni‐

tion.

2. Press and hold the desired button 1 or 2

until the adjustment procedure is com‐

pleted.

At a glance

Front

Calling up of a seat position

deactivated

After a brief period, calling up stored seat posi‐

tions is deactivated to save battery power.

To reactivate calling up of a seat position:

▷

Open or close the door or trunk lid.

Press a button on the remote control.

Press the Start/Stop button.

Mirrors

Storing

1. Switch on the ignition.

2. Set the desired position.

Exterior mirrors

General information

The mirror on the passenger side is more

curved than the driver's side mirror.

3.

Press button. The LED in the but‐

ton lights up.

Depending on the vehicle equipment, the mir‐

ror setting is stored for the profile currently in

use. When the vehicle is unlocked via the re‐

mote control, the position is automatically re‐

trieved if this function is active.

4. Press selected button 1 or 2 while the LED

is lit. The LED goes out.

If the SET button is pressed accidentally:

Press button again.

The LED goes out.

Note

Estimating distances correctly

Calling up settings

Objects reflected in the mirror are closer

than they appear. Do not estimate the distance

to the traffic behind you based on what you

see in the mirror, as this will increase your risk

of an accident.◀

Comfort function

1. Open the driver's door.

2. Switch off the ignition.

3. Briefly press the desired button 1 or 2.

The corresponding seat position is performed

automatically.

The procedure stops when a reel for adjusting

the seat or one of the buttons is pressed.

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Adjusting

Controls

Activating

At a glance

1.

Slide the switch to the driver's side

mirror position.

2. Engage selector lever position R.

Deactivating

Slide the switch to the passenger side mirror

position.

Fold in and out

1

2

3

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Press button.

Left/right, Automatic Curb Monitor

Fold in and outꢀꢁ61

Possible at speeds up to approx.

15 mph/20 km/h.

Selecting a mirror

E. g. this is advantageous

To change over to the other mirror:

▷

In car washes.

Slide the switch.

In narrow streets.

For folding mirrors back out that were

folded away manually.

Adjusting electrically

The setting corresponds to the direc‐

tion in which the button is pressed.

Mirrors that were folded in are folded out auto‐

matically at a speed of approx.

25 mph/40 km/h.

Saving positions

Fold in the mirror in a car wash

Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory, refer

to page 59.

Before washing the car in an automatic

car wash, fold in the exterior mirrors by hand or

with the button; otherwise, the mirrors could

be damaged, depending on the width of the

vehicle.◀

Adjusting manually

In case of electrical malfunction press edges of

mirror.

Automatic heating

Both exterior mirrors are automatically heated

whenever the engine is running.

Automatic Curb Monitor

The concept

If reverse gear is engaged, the mirror glass on

the front passenger side is tilted downward.

This improves your view of the curb and other

low-lying obstacles when parking, e.g.

Automatic dimming feature

Both exterior mirrors are automatically dim‐

med. Photocells are used to control the Interior

rearview mirror, refer to page 62.

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Controls

Adjusting

Interior rearview mirror, manually

dimmable

Steering wheel

Note

Turn knob

Do not adjust while driving

Do not adjust the steering wheel while

driving; otherwise, an unexpected movement

could result in an accident.◀

Manual steering wheel adjustment

Turn the knob to reduce the blinding effect by

the interior mirror.

Interior rearview mirror, automatic

dimming feature

1. Fold the lever down.

The concept

2. Move the steering wheel to the preferred

height and angle to suit your seating posi‐

tion.

3. Fold the lever back.

Power steering wheel adjustment

Photocells are used for control:

▷

In the mirror glass.

On the back of the mirror.

Functional requirement

For proper operation:

The steering wheel can be adjusted in four di‐

rections.

▷

Keep the photocells clean.

Do not cover the area between the inside

rearview mirror and the windshield.

Storing the position

Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory, refer

to page 59.

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Controls

Steering wheel heating

Press button.

▷

On: the LED lights up.

Off: the LED goes out.

If the trip is resumed within approx. 15 min,

steering wheel heating is automatically acti‐

vated again.

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