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1Coupe: glass sunroof, electric with raise 
function
*37
2Microphone for portable phone
*151
Convertible: microphone on steering 
column
3Reading lamps93
4Interior lamps93
5Microphone for voice command 
system
*22
Convertible: microphone on steering 
column
6Coupe: initiating emergency call
*185
7Convertible: initiating emergency 
call
*185
8Control Display16
9Hazard warning flashers
10Central locking system31 
11Automatic climate control9412Starting search function
>for radio station137
>for track144
13Ejecting
>navigation DVD
*114
>audio CD132
14Drive for navigation DVDs
*114
15Drive for audio CDs132
16Switching audio sources on/off and 
adjusting volume132
18Bracket for cup holder103
19Controller16
20Activating voice command system
*22
21Opening start menu on Control Display17
22Dynamic Driving Control59 Temperature setting, left/right95
Automatic air distribution and 
volume95
Cooling function95
AUC Automatic recirculated-air 
control95
Maximum cooling95
Residual heat mode96
Switching off automatic climate 
control96
Air volume95
Defrosting windows and removing 
condensation95
Rear window defroster94
17
Heated seats49
PDC Park Distance Control
*80
DTC Dynamic Traction Control82
Convertible: opening the convert-
ible top40
Convertible: closing the convertible 
top40 

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Indicator lamp displays
>The indicator lamp below the interior rear-
view mirror flashes continuously: the sys-
tem is armed.
>The indicator lamp flashes after locking: 
door(s) or luggage compartment lid are not 
completely closed. Even if you do not close 
the alerted area, the system begins to mon-
itor the remaining areas, and the indicator 
lamp flashes continuously after approx. 
10 seconds. However, the interior motion 
sensor is not activated.
>The indicator lamp goes out after unlocking: 
no manipulation or attempted intrusions 
have been detected in the period since the 
system was armed.
>After unlocking, the indicator lamp flashes 
until the key is inserted into the ignition 
lock, but will not do so for longer than 
roughly 5 minutes: an attempted entry has 
been detected in the period since the sys-
tem was armed.
Tilt alarm sensor and interior motion 
sensor
Tilt alarm sensor
Monitors the inclination of the vehicle. The 
alarm system reacts, for example, if someone 
attempts to steal the wheels or tow the vehicle.
Interior motion sensor
Coupe:
In order for the interior motion sensor to func-
tion properly, the windows and glass sunroof
* 
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 sensor, is armed 
even if the convertible top is open. Falling 
objects, e.g. leaves, can trigger false alarms, 
refer to Avoiding unintentional alarms.
Avoiding unintentional alarms
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor 
may be switched off at the same time. This pre-
vents unintentional alarms, e.g. in the following 
situations:
>In stacking garages
>When transporting on car-carrying trains
>When animals are to remain in the vehicle
Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and 
interior motion sensor
Press the   button on the remote control 
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 prevent chil-
dren from operating the power windows and 
injuring themselves.< 

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Rear window
Ignition key in position 1 or greater, refer to 
page54:
1.Briefly press button1:
The LEDs in button 1 and switch 2 light up.
2.Press switch 2:
>Up to the resistance point:
The rear window continues to open for 
as long as you 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 opens 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 auto-
matically when you open or close the con-
vertible top.<
After switching off ignition
You can still operate the windows:
>for approx. 15 minutes when the ignition 
key is in position 1.
>for approx. 1 minute when the ignition key is 
in position 0 or has been removed; but in the 
convertible, only for as long as a door has 
not been opened.
For information on using the convenience oper-
ation mode at the door lock or with the remote 
control, refer to page30 or31.
Anti-trapping mechanism
If the closing force rises beyond a predefined 
threshold during closing, the system will imme-
diately stop moving the window prior to lower-
ing it slightly.
Convertible: the back windows and rear 
window are not equipped with an anti-
trapping mechanism.<
Despite the anti-trapping mechanism, 
you should inspect the travel path of the 
front side window prior to closing it, as the 
safety feature could fail to detect certain kinds 
of obstructions, such as very thin objects, and 
the window would continue 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 pull the switch past the resistance point 
again within approx. 4 seconds and hold it there, 
the anti-trapping mechanism will be deacti-
vated.<
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 contact your BMW center for 
assistance.
Coupe:
Glass sunroof, electric 
with raise function*
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 
key and close the doors, as otherwise children 
could operate the sunroof and injure them-
selves.< 

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If the opening or closing action is not 
completed, the luggage compartment lid 
cannot be opened.<
Convenience operation with the 
remote control and via the door lock
Refer to pages30 and31.
Manual closing in the event of an 
electrical malfunction
Only close the convertible top manually if 
absolutely necessary; never open it man-
ually. The convertible top compartment lid can-
not be locked in the event of an electrical mal-
function 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 the screwdriver 
from the on-board tool kit, refer to 
page180.
3.Lever out the two buttons in the luggage 
compartment with the screwdriver and then 
pull firmly. The convertible top compart-
ment lid is unlocked.
4.Close the luggage compartment lid.
During manual convertible top opera-
tion, the luggage compartment lid 
cannot be opened.<
5.Completely open the side windows and the 
rear window.
If the rear window cannot be opened using 
the switch, it must be lowered manually.
Opening rear window manually
1.Lever out the cover between the rear head 
restraints. To do so, place the screwdriver 
as close as possible to the lock elements, as 
shown in the illustration.
2.Insert the Allen wrench as far as possible 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 forward. Reach into the resulting 
openings and raise the convertible top 
compartment lid2 as far as it will go. 

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Before installing
1.Remove the wind deflector from the protec-
tive sleeve and fold it open.
2.Press the upper and lower section together 
until the locking device engages.
3.Push out the securing pin1 out until it 
engages.
4.Unfold the rear mounts2.
Installing
1.Insert the securing pin 1 of the wind deflec-
tor into the appropriate opening on the right 
side of the vehicle.
2.Guide the rear mounts2 into the recepta-
cles provided.3.Push the securing pin3 o n  t he  l ef t  s id e  u n t il  
it snaps into place in the appropriate open-
ing.
4.Fold up the upper half4 of the wind deflec-
tor.
With wind deflector fitted: do not incline 
the front seat backrests too far backward 
if the seat is to be moved back to the end posi-
tion, as otherwise the wind deflector will be 
damaged.<
Removing
The same as installing, but in reverse order.
Folding up
1.Push the handle of the securing pin on the 
wind deflector on the left side of the vehicle 
all the way back and release the locking 
mechanism.
2.Fold in the upper and lower section. 

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On the front passenger side as well, do not tilt 
the backrest too far toward the rear. Failure to 
observe this precaution 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 unob-
structed. 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 dam-
age to the safety belt on page49.
Convertible: with the wind deflector fitted, 
do not incline the front seat backrests too 
far backward if the seat is to be moved back to 
the end position, as otherwise the wind deflec-
tor will be damaged.<
Seat adjustment
To ensure that the safety systems con-
tinue to provide optimized protection, 
please observe the adjustment instructions 
above.<
1Inclination
2Longitudinal direction
3Height
4Backrest
5Convertible: head restraints, refer to 
page47With 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 sup-
plementary support to help you maintain a 
relaxed, upright sitting position.
>Increase or decrease curvature: 
Press front or rear of switch.
>Move curvature up or down: 
Press top or bottom of switch. 

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To cancel the request: 
Select "Deactivated" and press the controller.
When using this function, always make 
sure that the footwell behind the driver's 
seat is empty and unobstructed. Failure to do 
so could cause injury or damage to persons or 
objects behind the seat as a result of a rearward 
movement of the seat.<
Tilt function, passenger-side mirror
Automatic curb monitor
Activating
1.Slide mirror selector into the driver's side 
mirror position.
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 adjacent to the vehicle – 
such as a curb – when parking, etc.
Deactivating
Slide the mirror selection switch to the passen-
ger's side position.
Front head restraints
Head restraints reduce the risk of spinal 
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 height
>To raise: pull the head restraint upward.
>To lower: slide the head restraint down-
ward.
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 upward to the stop.
2.Press the button, arrow1, and remove the 
head restraint.
Installation
Insert head restraint into the sockets and 
adjust.
Convertible
Adjusting height
>To raise: move the switch upward.
>To lower: move the switch downward. 

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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 anchorage 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 instruc-
tions.<
LATCH child-restraint fixing system
LATCH: Lower Anchor and Tethers for CHil-
dren.
The rear outer sitting positions are provided 
with anchors for a LATCH child-restraint fixing 
system.
To fit the LATCH child-restraint fixing 
system, 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 system are identi-
fied by flags
*.
The anchorage points for the LATCH child-
restraint fixing system are identified by but-
tons
*.