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could keep the convertible top from closing
properly.<
Ignition key in position 1 or higher.
With the vehicle standing.
1.Read and comply with the preceding
safety precautions
2.Make sure that the convertible top com-
partment panel in the luggage compart-
ment is lowered; refer to page 20. Oth-
erwise the convertible top cannot be
opened
3.Ensure that the luggage compartment
lid is closed
4.Press and hold the corresponding but-
ton for convertible top operation.
If the convertible top should halt right
before the closing phase is completed,
press against the front part of the convert-
ible top frame from the outside to help the
closing process along. Keep pressing the
button while doing so until the top starts up
again on its own.
Indicator lamps
>The red indicator lamp in the button will
light up while the convertible top is in
motion. It goes out as soon as the
opening or closing operation has been
completed
>If the red indicator lamp in the button
flashes after the button has been
released, then the opening or closing
operation has not yet been completed.
The sequence can be continued in the
desired direction by pressing this but-
ton
>If the yellow indicator lamp in the button
lights up continuously with the button
pressed, then the convertible top com-
partment panel is raised and the con-
vertible top cannot be moved.
The side windows will lower slightly when
you press the button for operating the con-
vertible top.
After the opening or closing operation, the
side windows will go back up if you keep
the button pressed for more than 2 sec-
onds after the indicator lamp has gone out.
Interruption
The automatic sequence will be interrupted
immediately if you release the button that
operates the top. The sequence can be
continued in the desired direction by press-
ing this button.
If the convertible top operation has
been interrupted, do not close the
side windows using the power window but-
tons. Otherwise the side windows may not
close properly against the rubber seal of
the convertible top.<
After the convertible top has been
stored for an extended period of time
in the convertible top compartment, e.g. in
the winter months because the hardtop was
being used, you may have to support the
convertible top by hand when closing it for
the first time.<
Convenience operation
Driver's door lock
Refer to page 18.
To close manually in the event of
an electrical malfunction
1.Pull out the handle in the luggage com-
partment as far as it will go
2.Turn the handle by 90° until it engages

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Arming and disarming the alarm
system
When the vehicle is locked or unlocked
either via the driver's door lock or with the
remote control, the alarm system is simul-
taneously armed or disarmed.
The hazard warning flashers blink once
when the alarm system has been properly
armed.
You can have different acknowledg-
ment signals set to confirm arming
and disarming.<
You can still open the luggage compart-
ment lid when the system is armed by
pressing the remote control button, refer to
page 17. When it is closed, the lid is once
again secured.
Manual operation of the luggage
compartment lid triggers the alarm.
Refer to page 19.<
To cancel an alarm:
Press the button on the remote control,
refer to page 16, or turn the ignition key to
position 1. Refer to page 36.
Indicator lamp displays
>The indicator lamp beneath the interior
mirror flashes continuously:
The system is armed
>The indicator lamp flashes when it is
being armed:
A door, the hood or luggage compart-
ment lid is not completely closed. Even
if you do not close the area causing the alert, the remaining areas are secured
and the indicator lamp flashes continu-
ously after 10 seconds.
However, the interior motion sensor is
not activated
>If the indicator lamp goes out as soon
as the system is disarmed:
No manipulation or attempted intru-
sions have been detected in the period
since the system was armed
>If the indicator lamp flashes for
10 seconds when the system is being
disarmed:
An attempted entry has been detected
in the period since the system was
armed.
After an alarm has been triggered, the indi-
cator lamp will flash continuously.
Interior motion sensor*
The system monitors the footwells and the
seating areas of the driver and passenger.
Deactivate the interior motion sensor,
refer to Avoiding unintentional alarms,
if children or animals are to remain in the
vehicle.<
Avoiding unintentional alarms
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion
sensor can be deactivated at the same
time. You can do this to prevent a false
alarm from being triggered, for instance in
garages with elevator ramps or when the
vehicle is transported by train.
Lock the vehicle twice = arm the system:
Press the button on the remote control
twice in succession,
or
lock the vehicle twice with the key. Refer to
page 18.
The indicator lamp lights up briefly and
then flashes continuously. The tilt alarm
sensor and the interior motion sensor are
deactivated as long as the system is
armed.

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Seat adjustment: M Sports seat*
You can also adjust the tilt and the thigh
support.
1 Tilt upward
Pull the lever repeatedly until the desired
tilt has been reached.
2 Tilt downward
Push the lever repeatedly until the desired
tilt has been reached.
3 Thigh support
Pull the lever and adjust the position of the
cushion for thigh support as desired.
Power seat adjustment*
1Tilt angle
2Backward/forward adjustment
3Height
4Backrest angle
The head restraints are adjusted manually.
Refer to page 28.
With the M Sports seat, you can also adjust
the thigh support manually, refer to the pre-
ceding section.
Read and comply with the adjustment
instructions on page 28. 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
Ignition key in position 1 or higher
1.Adjust seat to desired position
2.Press the
MEMORY button: the indica-
tor lamp in the button lights up
3.Press memory button 1, 2 or 3: the indi-
cator lamp goes out.
To select a stored setting
Do not select a memory position while
the vehicle is moving. If you do so,
there is a risk of accident from an unex-
pected movement of the seat or steering
wheel.<
Convenience function
1.Unlock and open the driver's door or
turn the ignition key to position 1
2.Press memory button 1, 2 or 3 briefly.
Movement stops immediately when one
of the seat adjustment or memory but-
tons is operated during the adjustment
process.

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Safety function
1.Close the driver's door and turn the
ignition key to position 0 or 2
2.Press and hold the desired memory
button 1, 2 or 3 until the adjustment
process is completed.
If you press the
MEMORY button acciden-
tally:
Press the button again; the indicator lamp
goes out.
Seat heating*
The seat cushion and backrest can be
heated with the ignition key in position 2.
You can call up different heating modes by
repeatedly pressing the buttons.
The seat heating can also be switched off
from the higher heating modes:
Press the button and hold it slightly longer.
Safety belts
To close
Make sure you hear the lock engage in the
belt buckle.The warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up for a few seconds
or until the safety belts have been
fastened. Depending on the vehicle ver-
sion, an acoustic signal
* sounds at the
same time.
To unlock the safety belt
1.Press the red button in the belt buckle
2.Hold the belt
3.Guide the belt back into its reel.
The upper belt attachment point is suitable
for all body sizes provided that the person
is sitting correctly, refer to page 28.
Damaged 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.<
Steering wheel
Adjustments
Never attempt to adjust the steering
wheel while driving the vehicle. It
could respond with unexpected move-
ment, posing a potential accident hazard.<
1.Push the locking lever downward
2.Adjust the steering column's reach and
height to suit your seat position
3.Pull the lever back in.

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Mirrors
To adjust exterior mirrors
1Switch for 4-way adjustment
2Switch to select between mirrors
3Button
* for folding mirrors in and out
Fold the mirrors in and out by pressing the
button repeatedly. This can be useful in car
washes or narrow streets, for example, or
for repositioning mirrors that have been
folded forward.
The mirror can be folded in at driving
speeds of up to 18.6 mph /
30 km/h.<
To adjust manually
The mirrors can also be adjusted manually:
Press on the edges of the lens.
Electric defrosting*
Both mirrors are automatically heated in
ignition key position 2.
Interior rearview mirror
To reduce the glare from vehicles behind
you when driving at night, turn the rotary
knob.For vehicles without an alarm system:
Tilt the small lever forward.
Interior and exterior mirrors with
automatic dimming feature*
This mirror automatically dims through an
infinitely variable range and switches auto-
matically to its clear, undimmed mode
whenever you engage reverse gear or
place the selector lever in position R.
To ensure that the mirror continues to
operate properly, keep the two photocells
clean and unobstructed. One photocell is
positioned in the mirror's lens, see arrow,
while the other is slightly offset on the
opposite side of the mirror. Do not obstruct
the area between the interior rearview mir-
ror and the windshield; do not apply stick-
ers to the area of the windshield in front of
the mirror.
Vehicle Memory,
Key Memory
How the system functions
You have probably frequently wished that
you could configure individual functions of
your vehicle to reflect your own personal
requirements. In engineering your vehicle,
BMW has incorporated a number of
options for personal adjustment that can be
programmed into your vehicle at your BMW
center.
Vehicle Memory refers to vehicle-oriented
settings and Key Memory refers to person-
oriented settings. You can have up to four
different basic settings adjusted for four
different persons. The only requirement is

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remote control key.
When your vehicle is unlocked with the
remote control, the vehicle recognizes the
individual user by means of a data
exchange with the key, and makes adjust-
ments accordingly.
Distinguishing between keys
Colored decals were provided with the
keys to help you distinguish between the
different personal remote control keys.
What the system can do
You can learn about the entire array of fea-
tures that Vehicle Memory and Key Mem-
ory offer you at your BMW center. A few
examples follow below:
Examples for Vehicle Memory:
>Various signals as acknowledgement
when locking or unlocking your vehicle:
refer to pages 17,, 18
>Windows are opened automatically,
refer to page 20
>Reminder that the key is still in the igni-
tion switch after the driver's door has
been opened, refer to page 37
>Activation/deactivation of the Follow-
me-home function: refer to page 46
>Activation/deactivation of daytime driv-
ing lamps: refer to page 46
>Sets the units of measure for displaying
time, outside temperature, distance
traveled and fuel consumption in the
instrument cluster, refer to page 50.
Examples for Key Memory:
>Locking of the vehicle when you start
off: refer to page 18
>Automatically adjusts the driver's seat
to the personal programmed settings
when the vehicle is unlocked, refer to
page 29.
You will see this symbol throughout
the Owner's Manual. It is to remind
you at appropriate places of the settings
that are available to you.<
Depending on how the memory func-
tions are configured, the vehicle may
be operated differently from what is
described in the Owner's Manual. Should
you decide to sell your BMW one day,
please remember to have the memory
functions returned to their original factory
settings.<

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Transporting children safely
Children on the passenger's
seat
Deactivating/reactivating passenger
airbags
The passenger airbags must be deac-
tivated before using a rear-facing
child-restraint system on the passenger
seat, refer also to page 34 for explanation.
BMW also recommends that the passenger
airbags be deactivated if a child is trans-
ported in a front-facing child-restraint sys-
tem, regardless of the age of the child. If
you transport a child in the passenger seat,
not an infant in a rear-facing seat, who is
properly seated and seat-belted at all
times, the potential benefits of airbags
deploying in an accident generally out-
weigh the risks of the child being injured by
the force of a deploying airbag.
Therefore, you should deactivate the pas-
senger airbags only if you find it difficult to
ensure that the child will remain properly
seated and seat-belted at all times.
Always position the passenger seat as far
back as possible and at the lowest level.
The above warning and recommendations
are compatible with regulations estab-
lished by the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration, NHTSA, permitting
the deactivation of passenger airbags by
means of an on-off switch for members of
certain at-risk groups.
Specifically, the at-risk groups are:
>Infants in rear-facing infant seats
>Persons with certain medical conditions
>Children aged 12 and under in the pas-
senger seat.
NHTSA provides this information via their
website, www.nhtsa.dot.gov, or via their
Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at
1-800-424-9393 or 366-0123
in Washington, D.C. area.<
The concept
Passenger airbags can be deactivated/
reactivated with the vehicle ignition key.
The key switch is located on the outer pas-
senger's side of the instrument panel.
The passenger airbags can only be deacti-
vated or reactivated with the vehicle stand-
ing still, ignition off and the passenger door
open.
Deactivation
Deactivation of the passenger airbags sys-
tem deactivates the passenger front, knee
and side airbag. The airbags on the driver
side remain active.
Using the vehicle ignition key, turn the key
switch to the OFF position. Note, the pas-
senger airbags will remain deactivated with
the switch in this position.
As soon as the reason for the deacti-
vation of the passenger airbags no
longer exists, you must reactivate these air-
bags so that they can deploy in an accident
within their normal deployment range.<
Reactivating
Using the vehicle ignition key, turn the key
switch to the AUTO position.
All airbags in the vehicle are activated and
will be triggered under appropriate condi-
tions.

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Passenger airbags lamp
The system checks that the airbag system
is functioning properly when the ignition
key is turned, and the indicator lamp in the
central console lights up for several sec-
onds.
>The indicator lamp lights up continu-
ously when the passenger airbags are
deactivated
>If the passenger airbags are activated, it
goes out after several seconds.
At all times, occupants should sit
comfortably upright and be properly
restrained, infants and small children in
appropriate child-restraint systems; larger
children and adults using the safety belts.
Please note that the word Airbag imprinted
on the door trim panel indicates the air-
bag's location.<
Seat position for children
This is the correct way a larger child no
longer using a child-restraint system
should sit wearing the safety belt, when the
airbag system is activated.
Installing child-restraint
systems
Before installing any child-restraint system
or child seat, read the following:
Never install a rear-facing child-
restraint system in the passenger seat
of this vehicle, unless the passenger air-
bags have been turned off and the indicator
lamp in the center console indicates that
the passenger airbags are deactivated. For
a child, not an infant, certain precautions
should be taken. Position the passenger
seat as far back as possible and at the low-
est level. This important precaution is
intended to maximize the distance
between the airbags and the child. Younger
children should be secured in an appropri-
ate forward-facing child-restraint system
that has first been properly secured. Older
children should be tightly secured with a
safety belt, sitting with their back against
the vehicle seat back. Always ensure that
all occupants, of all ages, remain properly
and securely restrained at all times.<
Always follow the manufacturer's
instructions concerning installation
and use; otherwise the system's protective
function could be impaired. After an acci-
dent, have all parts of the affected safety
belt system inspected and/or replaced by
your BMW center.<
Commercially-available child-restraint sys-
tems are designed to be secured with a lap
belt or with the lap belt portion of a combi-
nation lap/shoulder belt. Improperly or
inadequately installed restraint systems
can increase the risk of injury to children.
Always read and follow the instructions that
come with the system.