
Opening and closing
30 6.Press the controller.
The setting is selected.
Depending on which key you have used to
open the vehicle, the last adjustment is
applied.
Unlocking and opening doors
>Either unlock both doors together with
the button for the central locking sys-
tem and then pull the door handle
above the armrest or
>pull the door handle for each door
twice: the first pull unlocks the door,
and the second one opens it.
Locking doors
>Use the central locking button to lock
both of the doors simultaneously, or
>press down the safety lock button of the
desired door. To prevent you from
being locked out, the open driver's door
cannot be locked using the safety lock
button.
Because any persons or animals left
unattended in a parked vehicle could
lock the doors from the inside, always take
the master key with remote control with
you to ensure that you will remain able to
unlock the vehicle from the outside when-
ever the need arises.<
Hotel function
The hotel function locks the compartment
in the front center console and the luggage
compartment lid individually and discon-
nects them from the central locking sys-
tem. The spare key, refer to page 26, does not fit the lock for the hotel function. If you
then only hand over the spare key, e.g. in a
hotel, no access is possible to the luggage
compartment lid or to the compartment in
the front center console.
Turn the key to the right, refer to illustration,
and remove.
The hotel function is only activated after
subsequent locking or unlocking of the
vehicle. This locks the luggage compart-
ment lid and the compartment in the front
center console and disconnects them from
the central locking system.
In the event of an electrical
malfunction
For manual unlocking, turn the master key
all the way to the right:
The compartment in the front center con-
sole is unlocked.
If unlocking was manual, the lock has
to be returned to the home position,
i.e. all the way back to the left, before set-
ting the hotel function again.<
Luggage compartment lid
Coupe: the luggage compartment lid
swings to the rear and upwards when
opened. Make sure there is sufficient free
space.<

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Indicator lamp displays
>The indicator lamp below the interior
rearview mirror flashes continuously:
the system is armed
>The indicator lamp flashes on locking:
door(s) or luggage compartment lid are
not completely closed. Even if you do
not close the alerted area, the system
begins to monitor the remaining areas,
and the indicator lamp flashes continu-
ously after approx.10 seconds. How-
ever, the interior motion sensor is not
activated
>The indicator lamp goes out on unlock-
ing: no manipulation or attempted intru-
sions have been detected in the period
since the system was armed
>The indicator lamp flashes on unlocking
before the remote control is inserted in
the ignition lock, but for no more than
roughly 5 minutes: an attempted entry
has been detected in the period since
the system was armed.
Following triggering of an alarm, the indica-
tor lamp will flash continuously.
Tilt alarm sensor and interior motion
sensor
Tilt alarm sensor
Monitors the inclination of the vehicle. The
alarm system reacts, for example, if some-
one attempts to steal the wheels or tow the
vehicle.
Interior motion sensor
Coupe:
In order for the interior motion sensor to
function properly, the windows and glass
roof must be completely closed.
Convertible:
Monitors the interior up to the height of the
seat cushions. This means that the alarm
system, including the interior motion sen-
sor, is armed even if the convertible top is
open. Falling objects, e.g. leaves, can trig-
ger false alarms, refer to Avoiding uninten-
tional alarms.
Avoiding unintentional alarms
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion
sensor may be switched off at the same
time. This is how you prevent unintentional
alarms, e.g. in the following situations:
>In garages with elevator ramps
>During transport on automobile trans-
port trains
>If animals are to remain in the vehicle.
Switching off tilt alarm sensor and
interior motion sensor
Press the button on the remote con-
trol once again directly after locking.
The indicator lamp lights up briefly and
then flashes continuously. The tilt alarm
sensor and the interior motion sensor are
switched off until the vehicle is unlocked
and locked again.
Windows
To prevent injuries, exercise care
when closing the windows and keep
them in your field of vision until they are
shut.
When leaving the vehicle, always remove
the ignition key and close the doors to pre-
vent children from operating the windows
and injuring themselves etc.<

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Rear window
Ignition key as of position 1:
1.Briefly press button 1:
The LEDs in button 1 and at switch 2
light up
2.Press switch 2:
>Up to the resistance point:
The rear window continues to move
downward as long as you continue
to hold the switch.
You can close the rear window in the
same manner by pulling the switch
>Briefly press the switch beyond the
resistance point:
The rear window moves downwards
automatically. Briefly press the
switch again to stop the opening
movement.
Briefly press button 1 again to deactivate
the function. The LEDs go out.
The rear window opens and closes
automatically when you open or close
the convertible top.<
After switching off ignition
You can still operate the windows:
>Ignition key in position 1 for approx.
15 minutes
>In position 0 or with the ignition key
removed for approx. 1 minute, as long
as a door has not been opened.
To open, press the switch beyond the
resistance point.
When leaving the vehicle, remove the
master key with remote control and
close the doors, as otherwise children
could operate the windows and injure
themselves etc.
remote control, refer to page 27 or 29.
Anti-trapping mechanism
If the closing force rises beyond a pre-
defined threshold during closing, the sys-
tem will immediately stop moving the win-
dow prior to lowering it slightly.
Convertible: the back windows and
rear window are not equipped with an
anti-trapping mechanism.<
Despite the anti-trapping mechanism,
you should always inspect the front
side window's travel path prior to closing it,
as the safety feature might fail to detect
certain kinds of obstructions, such as very
thin objects, and the window would con-
tinue closing.
Pulling the switch beyond the resistance
point and holding it limits the response of
the anti-trapping mechanism. Under these
conditions, the window will respond to
forces beyond a defined threshold by only
opening a few inches/millimeters.
If you again pull the switch past the resis-
tance point and hold it in position within a
period of roughly 4 seconds, the anti-trap-
ping mechanism will be deactivated.<
Accessories in window area
After installing any accessory – such as a
clamp-on antenna for a portable phone –
within the window's travel range, you will
need to have the system reinitialized for
use under the new conditions. Please con-
tact your BMW center for assistance.
Coupe:
Glass roof, electric with
raise function*
To prevent injuries, exercise care
when closing the glass roof and keep
it in your field of vision until it is shut.
When leaving the vehicle, always remove
the key and close the doors, as otherwise
children could operate the roof and injure
themselves etc.<

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Raising and closing glass roof
Ignition key as of position 1:
>Briefly press the switch for raising the
roof:
The roof opens and the sliding panel
moves back approx. 2 in/5 cm
>Press the switch twice beyond the
resistance point toward the rear:
The roof opens and the sliding panel
moves completely back
>To close, briefly press the switch or
push it twice beyond the resistance
point toward the front:
The roof and sliding panel close.
Opening and closing sliding panel
Ignition key as of position 1:
>Push the switch up to the resistance
point in the desired direction:
The sliding panel continues to move as
long as you continue to hold the switch
>Push the switch beyond the resistance
point in the desired direction:
The sliding panel moves automatically.
Briefly press the switch again in any
direction to stop the movement.
After switching off ignition
You can still operate the roof:
>Ignition key in position 1 for approx.
15 minutes
>In position 0 or with the ignition key
removed for approx. 1 minute, as long
as a door has not been opened.
For information on using the convenience
operation mode at the door lock or with the
remote control, refer to page 27 or 29.
Anti-trapping mechanism
If the glass roof encounters resistance
when closing from the raised position, the
closing action is interrupted and the glass
roof opens.
If the sliding panel encounters resistance
when closing within approx. 8 in/20 cm, the
closing action is interrupted and the sliding
panel opens approx. 8 in/20 cm.
Despite the anti-trapping mechanism,
you should always inspect the roof's
travel range prior to closing it, as the safety
feature might fail to detect certain kinds of
obstructions, such as very thin objects, and
the roof would continue closing.
The anti-trapping mechanism for closing
the glass roof is deactivated if the switch is
pressed beyond the resistance point and
held there. The closing action is immedi-
ately interrupted when you release the
switch.<
Following interruptions in electrical
power supply
After disconnecting the battery, it can
occur that the glass roof does not move.
The system has to be initialized. Should
this occur, please have the roof initialized
at your BMW center.
Manual operation
In the event of an electrical malfunction,
you can operate the panorama glass roof
and the sliding panel manually.
Glass roof
1.Remove cover on headliner in front of
rear window. To do this, first detach the
cover at the rear on both sides and then
disengage by pulling downward firmly
2.Insert the Allen wrench supplied with
the onboard tool kit in the opening pro-
vided, refer to arrow.

Opening and closing
38 Partial vacuums that occur at higher
speeds in the passenger compart-
ment can make the convertible top flap.
Use the ventilation controls to increase the
air supply so that no partial vacuum occurs
in the vehicle.<
To close the electrically activated side
windows while the vehicle is being
driven, always close the rear windows or
all four windows simultaneously first, as
otherwise the windows cannot close tightly
at higher speeds.<
Prior to opening and closing
>Read carefully and comply with the
safety precautions that appear above
>Ensure that the convertible top com-
partment floor in the luggage compart-
ment is folded down, refer to page 32,
as otherwise the convertible top cannot
be opened
>Ensure that the luggage compartment
lid is closed.
Opening and closing
As of ignition key position 1, with the vehi-
cle stationary:
So as not to place an excessive load
on the battery, only operate the con-
vertible top with the engine running, if pos-
sible.
Before closing the convertible top, remove
foreign bodies from the windshield frame,
as these might inhibit closing of the con-
vertible top.<
1Closing
2Indicator lamp
3OpeningIf the opening or closing action is not
completed, the luggage compartment
lid cannot be opened.
When the button for top operation is
pressed, the side windows move down-
wards slightly; the rear window is lowered
completely.
If you hold the button pressed for longer
than 2 seconds after completion of the
opening or closing action and the LED has
gone out, the side windows and rear win-
dow move once again.<
Indicator lamp
In the following situations, a message is
displayed on the Control Display and an
acoustic signal sounds in addition to the
indicator lamp:
>During convertible top operation, the
LED lights up green. It goes out as soon
as the opening or closing action is com-
pleted
>If the indicator lamp flashes red when
you release the button, the opening or
closing action is not completed
>If the indicator lamp lights up red with
the button pressed, the convertible top
compartment floor is folded up or a fault
has occurred. The convertible top can-
not be moved.
Interruption
The automatic sequence of movements is
interrupted immediately if the button for top
operation is released. The sequence can
be continued in the desired direction using
the button.
If the opening or closing action is
interrupted for a longer period by
releasing the button, the convertible top
remains in that position for approx. 15 min-
utes before it slowly moves to a stable
position. The sequence can be continued
using the buttons.
Do not interrupt and continue the closing
action several times in succession, as oth-
erwise the fully automatic top mechanism
can be damaged.

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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
seconds.

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Child seat security
All of the rear belt retractors and the front
passenger's safety belt can be locked for
mounting and securing child-restraint sys-
tems.
Information regarding this is located near
the buckle latch of each safety belt.
To lock safety belt
Pull the entire length of the belt from the
belt retractor. Allow the reel to retract the
belt somewhat and engage the buckle,
then tighten the belt against the child-
restraint system. The retraction mechanism
is now locked.
To unlock safety belt
Release the buckle, remove the child-
restraint system and allow the belt retractor
to reel the belt completely in.
Coupe: child-restraint system with
tether strap
If you use a child-restraint system with a
tether strap, two additional tether anchor-
age points have been provided – refer to
the arrows in the illustration. Depending on
the location selected for sitting in the rear
passenger area, attach the tether strap to the corresponding anchorage point to
secure the child-restraint system, as
shown in the illustration below.
Each sitting position is fitted with a head
restraint.
The head restraint must be adjusted into
the lowest possible position. Pass the
tether strap over the head restraint.
Adjust the tether strap according to
the child-restraint manufacturer's
instructions.<
LATCH child-restraint fixing
LATCH: Lower Anchor and Tethers for
CHildren.
The rear outer sitting positions are pro-
vided with anchors for a LATCH child-
restraint fixing.
To fit the LATCH child-restraint fixing,
follow the operating and safety
instructions of the system manufacturer.<
Access to anchorage points
The illustrations show the right rear seat as
an example. The outer anchorage points
for the LATCH child-restraint fixing are
identified by flags.