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Floor matYou can turn the floor mat over to trans-
port soiled objects, etc. The rubber-
coated side is suitable for washing and
is also designed to inhibit sliding.
The fittings at the corners of the lug-
gage compartment provide you with a
convenient means of attaching luggage
compartment nets* and flexible straps
for securing luggage.
Refer also to Cargo loading on
page 106.
Alarm system*The conceptThe vehicle alarm system responds:
>When a door, the hood or the lug-
gage compartment lid is opened
>To movement inside the vehicle –
interior motion sensor
>To variations in the vehicle's tilt angle
such as those occurring during
attempts to steal the wheels or tow
the vehicle – tilt alarm sensor.
>To interruption of battery voltage.
The system responds to unauthorized
vehicle entry and attempted theft by
simultaneously activating the following:
>The acoustic alarm sounds for
30 seconds
>The hazard warning flashers are acti-
vated for approx. five minutes
>The high beams flash on and off in
rhythm with the hazard warning flash-
ers.To arm and disarm the alarm
systemWhen the vehicle is locked or unlocked
via the remote control or the driver's
door lock, the alarm system is also
simultaneously armed or disarmed.You can have different acknowl-
edgment signals set to confirm
arming and disarming.<
You can also open the luggage com-
partment lid when the system is armed
by pressing the remote control button,
refer to page 30. The lid is once again
secured when it is closed.
Extended pressure on the button sets
off the alarm – Panic mode, refer to
page 30.
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Electric power windowsTo open and close windowsWith the ignition key in position 1 or
higher:
>Press the switch to the resistance
point: the window retracts, or respec-
tively the tilt-out window moves out-
ward; it remains in motion for as long
as you maintain pressure on the
switch
>Press the switch briefly past the pres-
sure point: the window moves auto-
matically. Pressing the switch again
stops the opening cycle.
You can close the window in the same
manner by pulling the switch. The tilt-
out window does not close automati-
cally.
After the ignition has been switched off:
You can still operate the electric power
windows for up to 15 minutes, as long
as no one opens either of the doors.
When leaving the vehicle, always
remove the ignition key from the
lock and remember to close the doors
to prevent children from operating the
power windows and injuring them-
selves, etc.<
For convenience operation via the
remote control or the door lock, refer to
page 30 or 31.Trap protectionThe front windows are each equipped
with a contact strip located on the
upper inside of the window frame. If
pressure is exerted against this contact
strip while the window is being raised,
the system will respond by stopping the
window and then retracting it a small
distance.
Despite trap protection, always be
careful to ensure that the closing
path of the window is not obstructed.
Some types of objects, for instance
very thin objects, might fail to trigger
the contact strip in some situations.
If the switch is pulled and held beyond
the resistance point, this trap protection
is overridden.<

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Glass sunroof, electric*
To prevent injuries, exercise care
when closing the glass sunroof
and keep it in your field of vision until it
is shut.
When leaving the vehicle, always
remove the ignition key from the lock
and remember to close the doors to
prevent children from operating the
glass sunroof and injuring themselves,
etc.<
Opening and closingWith the ignition key in position 1 or
higher.
>Slide the switch until you feel resis-
tance: the glass sunroof opens and
closes as long as you hold the switch
>Slide the switch past the pressure
point: the glass sunroof moves auto-
matically.
Tapping the switch again stops the
motion immediately.
The headliner insert retracts with the
glass sunroof while it is opening.
After the ignition has been switched off:
you can still operate the glass sunroof
for up to 15 minutes, as long as no one
opens either of the doors.
For the convenience mode via the
remote control or the door lock, refer to
page 30 or 31.Raising the glass sunroofWith the ignition key in position 1 or
higher: tap the switch.
Tapping the switch again stops the
motion immediately.
If you briefly press the switch in the
raise direction while the glass sunroof is
open, the sunroof will rise to its upper-
most position.
After the ignition has been switched off:
you can still operate the glass sunroof
for up to 15 minutes, as long as no one
opens either of the doors.
The headliner insert slides back some-
what when you raise the glass sunroof.
Do not use force to close the
headliner insert with the sunroof in
its raised position, otherwise the mech-
anism will be damaged. When leaving
the vehicle, always remove the ignition
key from the lock and remember to
close the doors, otherwise children
could operate the sunroof and injure
themselves, etc.<
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Trap protectionIf the glass sunroof encounters resis-
tance when closing from approximately
the half-closed position or when closing
from the raised position, the closing
operation is interrupted and the glass
sunroof reopens slightly.
Despite trap protection, always
make sure that the sunroof can
close without obstruction, otherwise in
some cases, e.g. with thin objects, it is
not guaranteed that the closing opera-
tion will be interrupted.
Trap protection is restricted when the
switch is pressed and held beyond the
pressure point. The sunroof opens only
slightly. If the switch is pressed and
held beyond the pressure point again
within approx. 2 seconds, trap protec-
tion is overridden.<
Manual operationThe glass sunroof can also be operated
manually in the event of an electrical
malfunction.
1. Pull out the switch, then reach into
the exposed opening and press out
the cover
2. Use the Allen key from the onboard
tool kit, refer to page 136, to turn the
glass sunroof in the desired direc-
tion.Initializing the glass sunroof
If the glass sunroof can no longer
be automatically opened or closed
after manual operation, it must be ini-
tialized.<
With the key in ignition position 1 or
higher, press and hold the switch
beyond the pressure point until the
glass sunroof moves slightly.
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Safe seating positionFor driving that is relaxed and less likely
to cause fatigue, you should select a
sitting position that reflects your per-
sonal requirements. In combination
with the safety belts and airbags, the
correct seating position also plays an
important role in enhancing occupant
safety in the event of an accident. To
ensure that the vehicle's safety systems
provide you with optimal protection, we
request that you direct your careful
attention to the following section.
For supplementary information on
transporting children, refer to page 54.Sitting safely with airbags
Always maintain an adequate dis-
tance between yourself and the
airbags. Always hold the steering wheel
by the rim to keep any chance of injury
to hands or arms to an absolute mini-
mum should the airbag be deployed.
Never allow any objects, individuals or
animals to obstruct the areas between
passengers and airbags. Never use the
front airbag's cover as a storage tray or
support for objects of any kind. Never
allow front passengers to rest their feet
or legs on the airbag cover.<
For airbag locations and additional
information on airbags, refer to
page 51.Sitting safely with safety beltsYour vehicle offers five sitting positions,
each of which is provided with a safety
belt.Never allow more than one person
to wear a single safety belt. Never
allow infants or small children to ride in
a passenger's lap. Avoid twisting the
belt while routing it firmly across the
pelvis and shoulder, wear it as snugly
against your body as possible. Do not
allow the belt to rest against hard or
fragile objects. Do not route the belt
across your neck, or run it across sharp
edges. Be sure that the belt does not
become caught or jammed. Avoid
wearing bulky clothing and pull on the
lap belt periodically to retension it over
your shoulders. In the event of a frontal
impact, a loose lap belt could slide over
the hips, leading to abdominal injury. In
addition, the safety belt's restraint
effectiveness is reduced if it is worn
loosely. Expectant mothers should
always wear their safety belts, taking
care to position the lap belt against the
lower hips, where it will not exert pres-
sure against the abdominal area.<
For information on using the safety
belts, refer to page 46.
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SeatsWhen adjusting your seat, always
observe the following precautions
Never try to adjust your seat while
operating the vehicle. The seat
could respond with an unexpected
movement, and the ensuing loss of
vehicle control could lead to an acci-
dent. Never ride with the backrest
reclined to an extreme angle. This is
especially important for the front pas-
senger to remember. If you do, there is
a risk that you will slide under the safety
belt in an accident, thus reducing the
protection provided by the safety belt.<
Seat adjustment>Manual seat adjustment, refer to
page 42
>Power seat adjustment, refer to
page 44
>Head restraint, refer to page 45
>Entering the rear, refer to page 45.
Manual seat adjustmentSeat adjustment1Forward/backward adjustment
Pull the lever and slide the seat to the
desired position.
After you release the lever, move the
seat forward or backward slightly so
that it engages fully
2Cushion height
Pull the lever and apply weight to or
remove weight from the seat as
required
3Backrest angle
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Power seat adjustment*Seat adjustment1Tilt angle
2Forward/backward adjustment
3Cushion height
4Backrest angle
The head restraint is adjusted manually,
refer to page 45.
With the BMW sports seat you can also
adjust the thigh support, refer to
page 43.
Please refer to the adjustment
instructions on page 42 to reduce
the risk of personal injury.<
Lumbar support*AdjustmentsYou can adjust the backrest's contour
to support the lordosis of the spine, i.e.
the curvature of its lumbar section.
The upper hips and spinal column
receive supplementary support to help
you maintain a relaxed, upright posture.
>Press the front or rear of the switch:
increase or decrease the curvature
>Press the upper or lower end of the
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Safety beltsAlways wear your safety beltAlways fasten your safety belt before
starting off. As supplemental restraint
devices, the airbags are designed to
enhance the effectiveness of the safety
belts, and not to replace them.To closeMake sure you hear the catch engage in
the belt buckle.
The warning lamp lights up after
a short driving distance until the
driver and front passenger have
fastened their safety belts. At the same
time, an acoustic signal is sounded.
The warning lamp also lights up and the
acoustic signal sounds if the driver or
front passenger unfastens his or her
safety belt while the vehicle is in
motion.To release1. Press red button in the belt buckle
2. Hold the end of the belt
3. Guide belt back into the inertia reel.
The rear belt buckle with the word
CENTER is intended exclusively
for the passenger sitting in the mid-
dle.<
Adjusting safety belt heightUse the height adjustment mechanism
to adapt the shoulder strap to the ideal
level for your own body:
>Slide button up or down.
Please refer to the seat adjustment
instructions on page 41.
If the safety belt system has been
subjected to the stresses involved
in an accident or otherwise damaged:
have the entire safety belt mechanism
replaced by your BMW center, includ-
ing the safety belt tensioner. In addi-
tion, have your BMW center inspect the
safety belt anchors. If a child-restraint
system was in the vehicle during an
accident, consult the manufacturer's
instructions regarding replacement.<