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3.Turn the Allen wrench and move the 
glass roof in the desired direction.
Sliding panel
1.Lower the cover downwards, if neces-
sary using the screwdriver from the 
onboard tool kit at the positions indi-
cated, refer to page 178
2.Insert the Allen wrench supplied with 
the onboard tool kit in the opening pro-
vided
3.Turn the Allen wrench and move the 
sliding panel in the desired direction.
Convertible: top 
The fully automatic convertible top com-
bines secure weather protection with sim-
ple and convenient operation.
So that you get the maximum pleasure from 
your convertible, here are a few tips:
>It is recommended that you close the 
convertible top when the vehicle is 
parked. The closed convertible top not 
only protects the passenger compart-
ment against unforeseen weather dam-
age, it also represents a certain protec-
tion against theft. Nonetheless, even if 
the convertible top is closed, only keep 
valuables in the locked luggage com-
partment
>Do not attach luggage rack systems to 
the convertible top
>At temperatures below 147/–106, 
do not operate the convertible top, as 
otherwise damage can occur.
Do not leave the soft top in the con-
vertible top compartment for longer 
than one day when wet, as otherwise dam-
age from moisture can occur.
Do not place any objects on the convertible 
top, as otherwise if the top was to be oper-
ated, they would fall off and lead to damage 
or injury.
Never move the convertible top when the 
rollover protection system is raised.
Driving without having completed the 
opening or closing action can lead to dam-
age or injury.
Do not place hands in the top mechanism 
during the opening and closing action. 
Keep children away from the travel path of 
the convertible top.
For safety reasons, only operate the con-
vertible top when the vehicle is at a stand-
still.<
If you have initiated top operation with 
the vehicle at a standstill and then 
drive off, e.g. at a traffic light, you can con-
tinue the initiated operation up to a speed 
of 20 mph/30 km/h.
To do so, press and hold the correspond-
ing button.< 

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If the opening or closing action is inter-
rupted, it can happen that the luggage 
compartment lid cannot be opened.<
Convenience operation using remote 
control and driver's door lock
Refer to pages 27 and 29.
Manual closing in the event of an 
electrical malfunction 
Only close the convertible top manu-
ally if absolutely necessary; never 
open it manually. The convertible top com-
partment lid cannot be locked in the event 
of an electrical malfunction and would 
open while the vehicle is being driven.
Improper handling can lead to damage.<
Before closing
1.Open the luggage compartment lid
2.Take the Allen wrench and screwdriver 
from the onboard tool kit
3.Lever out the two buttons in the lug-
gage compartment with the screwdriver 
and then pull firmly. The convertible top 
compartment lid is unlocked
4.Close the luggage compartment lid
5.Move the side windows downwards 
slightly; fully lower the rear window.
If the rear window cannot be opened 
using the switch, it must be lowered 
manually:Lever out the cover between the rear 
head restraints. To do so, place the 
screwdriver as close as possible to the 
lock element, as shown in the illustra-
tion.
Carefully insert the Allen wrench in the 
opening and turn firmly in the direction 
indicated by the arrow until the rear 
window is completely open.
Closing
Perform the following work steps with 
the assistance of a second person 
and with the doors open to prevent injury 
and damage to the convertible top.<
1.Push the cover 1 on the left and right of 
the side panel forwards. Reach into the 
resulting openings and raise the con-
vertible top compartment lid 2 as far as 
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4.Push out the securing pin 1 on the right 
side of the wind deflector until it snaps 
into place
5.Unfold the rear mounts 2.
Fitting
1.Insert the wind deflector with the secur-
ing pin 1 in the appropriate opening on 
the right side of the vehicle
2.Guide the rear mounts 2 into the recep-
tion points 
3.Push the securing pin 3 on the left side 
until it snaps into place in the appropri-
ate opening, refer to arrow4.Fold up the upper half 4 of the wind 
deflector.
With wind deflector fitted: do not 
incline the front seat backrests too far 
backwards if the seat is to be moved back 
to the end position, as otherwise the wind 
deflector will be damaged.<
Removing
The same as fitting, but in reverse order.
Folding up
Push the handle of the securing pin on the 
left side of the vehicle all the way back and 
release the locking mechanism. 

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Seats 
Note before adjusting
Never attempt to adjust your seat 
while operating the vehicle. The seat 
could respond with unexpected move-
ment, and the ensuing loss of vehicle con-
trol could lead to an accident.
On the front passenger side as well, do not 
tilt the backrest too far toward the rear 
while driving. Failure to observe this pre-
caution can prevent the belt from providing 
effective protection against injury, as the 
passenger could slide under the belt in an 
accident.
Make sure that the footwell behind the 
driver's and front passenger's seat is empty 
and unobstructed. If you fail to do so, any 
persons or objects behind the seat could 
be injured or damaged by a rearward 
movement of the seat.<
Also observe the instructions regarding 
damage to the safety belt on page 47.
Convertible: with the wind deflector 
fitted, do not incline the front seat 
backrests too far backwards if the seat is to 
be moved back to the end position, as oth-
erwise the wind deflector will be dam-
aged.<
Seat adjustment 
To ensure that the safety systems 
continue to provide optimized protec-
tion, please observe the adjustment 
instructions above.<
1Inclination
2Longitudinal direction
3Height4Backrest
5Convertible: head restraints, refer to 
page 45
With the sports seat
*, you can also adjust 
the thigh support manually:
Pull the lever and move the thigh support in 
a longitudinal direction.
Lumbar support* adjustment 
You can also adjust the contours of the 
backrest to obtain additional support in the 
lumbar region.
The upper hips and spinal column receive 
supplementary support to help you main-
tain a relaxed, upright sitting position.
>Press the switch forwards or back-
wards: increase or decrease curvature
>Press the switch up or down: shift cur-
vature at top or bottom. 

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Safety feature 
1.Close the driver's door and turn the 
ignition key to position 0 or 2
2.Press the desired memory button 1, 2 
or 3 and maintain pressure until the 
adjustment process has been com-
pleted.
If you press the 
MEMORY button acciden-
tally:
Press the button again; the indicator lamp 
goes out.
Tilt function, passenger-side mirror 
Automatic curb monitor
Activating
1.Select the driver's exterior mirror with 
the switch
2.When you engage reverse gear or 
selector-lever position R, the exterior 
mirror glass on the front passenger side 
tilts downward slightly. This allows the 
driver to see the area immediately adja-
cent to the vehicle – such as a curb – 
when parking, etc.
Deactivating
Slide the mirror selection switch to the pas-
senger's side position.
Front head restraints 
Head restraints reduce the risk of spi-
nal injury in the event of an accident. 
Adjust the head restraints so that they are 
centered roughly at the level of your ears.<
Coupe 
Adjusting the height 
>To raise: pull
>To lower: press.
To reach the lowest position, press 
the button, refer to arrow 1.<
Adjusting tilt angle
Swivel the head restraints.
Removal
1.Pull the head restraint upwards to the 
stop
2.Press the button, arrow 1, and remove 
the head restraint.
Installation
Push the head restraint into the supports.
Convertible 
Adjusting height
>To raise: move the switch upwards
>To lower: move the switch downwards. 

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Safety belts 
Fasten your safety belt before starting any 
trip. Airbags complement the safety belt as 
an additional safety device, but they do not 
represent a substitute.
Fastening 
Make sure you hear the latch plate engage 
in the belt buckle.
Please fasten safety belt 
warning lamp:
Lights up until the driver and front 
passenger have fastened their safety belts. 
Depending on the model, a signal
* sounds 
or a message
* appears on the Control Dis-
play at the same time.
The warning is also issued when the driver 
or front passenger removes his or her 
safety belt while driving.
The warning can also take place if 
objects are placed on the passenger 
seat.<
Releasing
1.Hold the belt firmly
2.Press the red button in the belt buckle
3.Guide the belt into its reel.
The shoulder strap's anchorage point will 
be in the correct position for adults of every 
build if the seat is correctly adjusted, refer 
to page 43.
Damage to safety belts
If the safety belts are damaged or 
stretched in an accident: have the 
entire belt system, including the tensioning 
mechanisms, replaced at your BMW cen-
ter. Have the belt anchorage points 
inspected for damage at the same time. 
Failure to observe this precaution may pre-
vent the safety belts from effectively pro-
viding optimal protection when needed.<
Heated seats
The system regulates the temperatures of 
the seat cushion and backrest.
The temperature setting progresses one 
step through its control sequence each 
time you press the button.
To switch off:
Maintain pressure on the button for several 
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Automatic steering wheel 
adjustment 
In conjunction with seat, mirror and steer-
ing wheel memory.
The steering wheel automatically moves as 
high up and far forward as possible to ease 
driver entry and exit before then returning 
to the standard position or stored memory 
setting.
This automatic feature is governed by the 
driver's door and the ignition lock.
Steering wheel heater* 
In ignition key position 2, press the button.
The indicator lamp within the button lights 
up when the steering wheel heater is in 
operation.
Programming button function 
Depending on your vehicle's equipment, an 
individual function can be assigned to each 
of the two programmable function buttons 
in the steering wheel.
Control Center, for principle details, refer to 
page 16:
1.Open the   menu
2.Select "Vehicle settings" and press the 
controller
3.Select "Steering wheel buttons" and 
press the controller.A list with different functions is dis-
played:
>"Navigation" 
Voice instructions for the navigation 
system
>"Air recirculation on / off" 
In this mode, you can continuously 
block the supply of outside air, refer 
to AUC Automatic recirculated-air 
control on page 89
>"Mute on / off" 
Mutes the audio sources
>"Screen on / off" 
Switches the Control Display on/off
>"Short cut / Telephone"
Display/hide phone book
>"Next entertainment source"
Changes audio source
4.Select the desired function
5.Press the controller
6.Select button if necessary
.
7.Press the controller.
Depending on which key you have used to 
open the vehicle, the last adjustment is 
applied.
You can operate the selected function 
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Operating function 
Briefly press the corresponding button on 
the steering wheel.
Voice instructions of navigation system:
>Switch voice instructions on/off:
Maintain pressure on the button for 
several seconds
>Repeat the last voice instruction:
Briefly press the button
>To prevent the navigation system from 
interrupting other audio sources, such 
as a news program or traffic bulletin, 
you can cancel the voice instructions:
Press the button briefly during an 
instruction.