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Adjusting steering wheel Heated steering wheel
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The steering wheel can be moved in 
any of four directions. Adjust by moving 
the control lever in the desired direc-
tion.
Do not adjust the steering wheel 
while the vehicle is moving. There 
is a risk of accident from unexpected 
movement.< 
To store the steering wheel setting, 
refer to "Seat, mirror and steering 
wheel memory" on page 54.390de711
Automatic steering wheel 
adjustmentIn order to make it easier to get into and 
out of the vehicle, the steering wheel 
automatically moves into the top posi-
tion and returns to the driving (memory) 
position.
This automatic feature is controlled by 
the position of the ignition key and by 
the driver's door.
The heated steering wheel feature is 
available for operation when the ignition 
key is in position 2. 
Press the button to switch on and off.
The lamp within the button lights up 
when the steering wheel heater is in 
operation.
If you have a multifunction steering 
wheel without steering wheel heating, 
the button for the recirculated-air mode 
is in this location (refer to page 22).
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Level control system
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Tire Pressure Monitor (RDC)
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The warning lamp for the level 
control system comes on, or the 
message "SELFLEVEL 
SUSP.INACT" appears in the Check 
Control: there is a malfunction in the 
self-level control system.
Stop and inspect the vehicle. If it is 
riding significantly lower in the rear than 
in the front, or if it is sitting at an incline 
(left rear compared to right rear), 
consult the nearest BMW center. Drive 
with appropriate caution in the mean-
time. The vehicle has reduced ground 
clearance or driving comfort is notice-
ably reduced.
Even if the attitude of the vehicle is 
normal, you should consult the nearest 
BMW center if the warning lamp indi-
cates a system fault.
The conceptRDC monitors the tire pressures at all 
four wheels, even when the vehicle is 
moving. The system provides an alert 
whenever the inflation pressure drops 
significantly below the specified pres-
sure in one or more tires.
In order for the system to "learn" the 
correct tire inflation pressure, check the 
inflation pressure in all tires. Refer to 
the table of "Tire inflation pressures" 
beginning on page 27 and make any 
necessary corrections. Then activate 
the system.
This indicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster or the Check 
Control will inform you if the tire 
pressure is not correct.
Activate the system1. Turn the ignition key to position 2 (do 
not start the engine)
2. Maintain pressure on the button until 
the yellow indicator lamp in the 
instrument cluster comes on for 
several seconds or the message 
"SET TIRE PRESSURE" appears in 
the Check Control panel
3. After you have driven for a few 
minutes, the RDC will import the 
current inflation pressure in the tires 
as the reference values which the 
system will monitor.
You will only have to repeat this proce-
dure if the tire inflation pressure must 
be corrected. Otherwise, the RDC func-
tions automatically when the ignition 
key is in position 2, and thus operates 
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