Adjustments
30 After releasing the lever, move the seat 
backwards or forwards slightly to ensure 
that the latch engages securely
2Height
Pull lever 2 and apply weight to or remove 
weight from the seat as required
3Backrest
Pull lever 3 and apply weight to or remove 
weight from the backrest as required.
Head restraints#
Adjustments 
Height: pull or push.
In order to move to the lowest positions, 
press button 1.
Adjust the head restraint so that its 
center is approximately at the height 
of your ears. Otherwise, there is a higher 
risk of injury to the cervical vertebra in the 
event of an accident.<
Removal
Pull the head restraint upward until it stops.
Press button 1 and remove the head 
restraint.
Installation
Insert the head restraint into the guides. 
Power seat adjustment
1Tilt angle
2Backward/forward adjustment
3Height
4Backrest angle
The head restraints are adjusted manually. 
Refer to preceding section.
Read and comply with the adjustment 
instructions on page 29. Failure to 
do so can result in diminished personal 
safety.<
Seat memory* 
You can store and recall three different 
driver's seat positions.
To store
1.Ignition key position 1 or 2
2.Adjust seat to desired position
3.Press the 
MEMORY button: the indica-
tor lamp in the button lights up 
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Mobility
Reference
 77
In the engine compartment
Hood
To release the hood
Pull the lever located under the left-hand 
side of the instrument panel.
Do not work on your vehicle without 
the appropriate skills to do so. Failure 
to work in an informed, professional man-
ner when servicing components and mate-
rials constitutes a safety hazard for vehicle 
occupants and other road users. If you are 
not familiar with the guidelines, please 
have the operations performed by a BMW 
center.<
To open
1.Reach under the engine hood
2.Push the release handle up
3.Open the hood.
To close
Allow the hood to fall from a low height and 
push on both sides so that it audibly 
engages.
To avoid injuries, be sure that the 
travel path of the hood is clear when it 
is closed, as with all closing procedures.
If you notice while driving that the hood is 
not completely closed, stop immediately 
and close it securely.< 
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Mobility
Reference
 99
Driving lamps
– indicator lamp, defective 
bulb 14
Driving notes 65
DSC Dynamic Stability 
Control 51
– indicator lamp 14
DTC Dynamic Traction 
Control 51
– indicator lamp 14
Dynamic Brake Control 
DBC 52
– indicator lamp 14
Dynamic Stability Control 
DSC 51
– indicator lamp 14
Dynamic Traction Control 
DTC 51
– indicator lamp 14
E
Electric Power Steering 
EPS 42
– indicator lamp 15
Electric power windows 22
Electrical convertible 
top 25
Electrical fault
– convertible top 25
– door lock 20
– fuel filler door 70
– storage compartment 60
Emergency operation
– convertible top 25
– doors 20
– fuel filler door 70
– storage compartment 60
Emergency release
– from inside luggage 
compartment 22
Engine 38
– break-in procedures 64
– starting 38
– switching off 39
Engine compartment 78
Engine coolant 96
– refilling 81Engine oil 79
– capacity 96
– quality 80
– refilling 79
Engine oil consumption 79
Engine oil level 79
– checking 79
Engine oil pressure 79
– indicator lamp 14
Engine oil sensor 79
– indicator lamp 14
Engine oil types 80
Engine output 94
Engine speed 94
EPS Electric Power 
Steering 42
ESP, refer to DSC 51
Exhaust system, refer to 
High temperatures 65
Exterior mirrors 32
– automatic dimming 
feature 33
Eyelet for tow-starting and 
towing 90
F
False alarm 28
Fault
– storage compartment 60
First-aid kit 89
Flat tire 73, 75
Flat Tire Monitor 53
– indicator lamp 14, 53
Fog lamps 46
– indicator lamp 14
Footbrake, refer to Driving 
notes 65
Front airbags 33
Fuel consumption 50
– display 47
Fuel filler door 70
– unlocking in case of elec-
trical fault 70
Fuel gas cap 70
Fuel gauge 47
Fuel specifications 70, 94
Fuel tank capacity 96
Fuses 88
G
Gasoline gauge, refer to 
Fuel gauge 47
Gasoline specifications, 
refer to Fuel 
specifications 70
Glove compartment 60
Gross vehicle weight, 
approved 94
Guide Booklet, Warranty 
and Service 82
H
Handbrake 39
Hands-free system 61
Hardtop preparation 67
Hardtop, refer to the sepa-
rate Owner's Manual
Hazard warning flashers 12
Hazard warning triangle 89
Head restraints 30
Headlamp flasher 42, 46
Headlamp washer 
system 79, 96
Headlamps 84
– access 84
– high beam 42
Heated seats 31
Heavy loads 66
Height 95
High beams 42, 46
– bulb replacement 85
– indicator lamp 14
High temperatures 65
Hood 77
Hood release 77
Hydraulic brake assistant, 
refer to DBC
Hydroplaning 65
I
Ignition lock 38
Imprint 4, 6
Indicator and warning 
lamps 14