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1Longitudinal direction:  
Height:  
Backrest:  
2Height of the head restraint:  
Press the button again, refer to arrow, to 
deactivate this function.
Resetting to standard adjustment 
position
You can use the button to return the rear 
seats to their standard or default positions. 
Maintain pressure on the button until the 
system completes the adjustment. 
It will be necessary to return the rear 
seats to their standard position before 
using a child-restraint system, for instance, 
refer to page58.< 
Head restraints 
Adjustment information 
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.<
Height adjustment
Set the height of the head restraint.
Tilt angle adjustment
Swivel the head restraint. 
With the comfort seat, adjust the dis-
tance to the back of the head via the 
shoulder support.< 
Side extensions adjustment
You can fold the side extensions on the 
head restraint forward for increased lateral 
support. 
Front head restraints, active* 
The front comfort seats are equipped with 
an active head restraint.
When necessary, the system will respond 
to a rear impact by automatically triggering 
the active head restraints. 
To ensure that the active head 
restraints afford maximum protection, 
and to avoid unnecessary risks to personal 
safety, we request that you read and com-
ply with the following. 
>Adjust the head restraints so that they 
are centered at roughly ear height 
>Do not install seat or head-restraint 
covers 
>Never use the head restraints as sup-
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You can also adjust the height of the head 
restraint electrically.
To prevent possible personal injury 
and property damage, always ensure 
that the area above the head restraints is 
clear and unobstructed before extending 
them upward.< 
Side extensions adjustment
You can fold the side extensions on the 
head restraint forward to increase lateral 
support. 
Safety belts 
Fastening
Make sure you hear the latch plate engage 
in the belt buckle. The warning lamp lights up after 
driving a short distance until after 
the driver and front passenger have 
fastened their safety belts. 
At the same time, an acoustic signal 
sounds. The warning lamp also lights up 
and a signal sounds if the driver or front 
passenger removes the safety belt during 
driving.
The warning lamp can light up and a 
signal can sound if objects are laid on 
the front passenger's seat.<
Releasing
1.Press the red button in the belt buckle
2.Hold the belt firmly
3.Guide the belt back into its reel.
The shoulder strap's anchorage point will 
be in the correct position for seat occu-
pants of every build if the seat is correctly 
adjusted, refer to page47. 
The two rear safety belt buckles integrated 
in the rear seat are for passengers sitting 
on the left and right. The belt buckle 
embossed with the word CENTER is 
intended exclusively for use by passengers 
riding in the center position. 
Damage to safety belts
In the event of loads caused by acci-
dents or other damage: have the belt 
system including the belt tensioner and any 
child restraint systems replaced and the 
anchorage points checked. Only have cor-
responding work carried out by a BMW 
center or a workshop that uses personnel 
trained in accordance with BMW require-
ments.<
Rear seats
When the rear center position is not 
occupied, the latch on the safety belt 
can be inserted in the slot between the 
seat's upholstery and the backrest.< 

Adjustments
54 The mirrors automatically revert to their 
clear, undimmed mode whenever you 
engage transmission position R. 
Illuminated vanity mirror in rear 
1.Press button1. The vanity mirror folds 
down 
2.Pull the mirror slightly downwards 
before you swivel it
3.Press the vanity mirror back up before 
folding it back in. 
Steering wheel adjustment 
The steering wheel can be adjusted in any 
of four directions by pressing the appropri-
ate end of the button. 
Do not adjust the steering wheel while 
the vehicle is moving. There is a risk 
of accident from unexpected movement.< 
Storing steering wheel positions, refer to 
Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory on 
page55. 
Automatic steering wheel 
adjustment 
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 switch. 
Steering wheel heater* 
The steering wheel heater operates when 
the ignition is on. 
Press the button to activate or deactivate 
this system. 
The indicator lamp within the button lights 
up when the steering wheel heater is in 
operation.
Programming button function 
You can assign specific individual 
functions to the programmable but-
ton. This feature then provides you 
with quick access to this function, allowing 
you to control it without undue distraction 
from road and traffic conditions. 
1.Select "Settings" 
2.Confirm  
3.Select "  button". Continue to press 
the controller until the desired function 
appears: 
>"Recirc. air" 
In this mode the supply of outside air 
remains blocked, refer to AUC Auto-
matic recirculated-air control on 
page105 
>"Navi info." 
To repeat the most recent message 
from the navigation system, refer to 
page141 
>"AUTO P" 
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Hold refer to Automatic Hold on 
page65. 
You can select the displayed function using 
the button on the steering wheel. 
If you have activated the Automatic 
Hold feature, refer to page65, you 
can use the button on the steering wheel to 
deactivate the system for parking maneu-
vers etc.<
Seat, mirror and steering 
wheel memory 
You can store and select two different 
adjustment settings for the driver's seat, 
exterior mirrors and steering wheel.
If your vehicle is equipped with comfort 
seats, you can also store and set two sitting 
positions for each additional seat with the 
memory. 
The adjustment of the lumbar support is not 
stored in the memory. 
Storing 
1.Radio mode, or switch on ignition 
2.Set desired sitting position; for driver's 
seat also the exterior mirror and steer-
ing wheel position 3.Press 
MEMORY button: 
The indicator lamp within the button 
comes on 
4.Press the desired memory button 1 or 2: 
The indicator lamp goes out. 
Selecting a stored setting 
Convenience mode
1.Driver's door open after unlocking or 
ignition lock in radio mode 
2.Briefly press the desired memory but-
ton 1 or2.
The system immediately cancels the 
adjustment procedure when you press one 
of the seat adjustment buttons or use one 
of the memory buttons. 
Safety feature
1.Driver's door closed and ignition 
switched either on or off
2.Press memory button 1 or2 and main-
tain pressure until the adjustment pro-
cess has been completed. 
If you press the 
MEMORY button acciden-
tally: 
Press the button again; the indicator lamp 
goes out. 
Do not call up a position from the 
memory while the vehicle is moving. 
There is a risk of accident from unexpected 
movement of the seat or steering wheel.< 
You can have your vehicle pro-
grammed to automatically dial in your 
own individual adjustment settings for the 
seat, mirrors and steering wheel whenever 
you use your personal remote control to 
unlock the vehicle.< 
When using the Key Memory feature 
always make sure that the footwell 
behind the driver'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.<  

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>Alarm system: set different acknowl-
edgment signals to confirm arming/dis-
arming
>Alarm system: activate/deactivate inte-
rior motion sensor and tilt alarm sensor
>Automatic headlamp control: adjust 
sensitivity.
Examples of Key Memory functions 
>Seat memory: activate/deactivate func-
tion
>Central locking system: vehicle is 
locked as soon as you drive off or if you 
have not opened a door or the luggage 
compartment lid after unlocking. Acti-
vate/deactivate function
>Automatic climate control: key-specific 
storage of the temperature, fan and air 
conditioner setting. Activate/deactivate 
function
>Check Control: set languages and units
>Seat heating: recall personal tempera-
ture distribution.  

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child restraint system and the affected 
vehicle safety-belt system checked and, 
if necessary, replaced. Only have corre-
sponding work carried out by a BMW cen-
ter or a workshop that uses personnel 
trained in accordance with BMW require-
ments.<
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. 
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. 
Child-restraint system with tether 
strap 
If you use a child-restraint system with a 
tether strap, three additional tether anchor-
age points have been provided, refer to the 
arrows in the illustration. Depending on the 
location selected for seating 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. 
Outer sitting positions: 
Lift the head restraint and pass the tether 
strap between the head restraint and the 
seat back. It is recommended to readjust 
the head restraint into the lowest possible 
position. 
Center sitting position: 
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.< 

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The door can now be opened from the out-
side only. 
Safety switch for power windows 
and rear seats
If the vehicle is equipped with power seats 
in the rear, return these to their standard 
adjustment setting before using a child-
restraint system, refer to page49. 
Always press the safety switch for the 
power windows, refer to page44, when 
children are in the rear of the vehicle. 
This switch also disables the power rear 
seat adjustment. 
Incorrect or unsupervised adjustment 
of the power seats in the rear could 
lead to injuries or damage to the child-
restraint system.< 

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gong will sound and a message will appear 
in the Info Display.
Starting engine 
Do not run the engine in closed 
rooms, as otherwise the inhaling of 
toxic exhaust gases can cause uncon-
sciousness and death. The exhaust gases 
contain carbon monoxide, an odorless and 
colorless, but highly toxic gas. 
Never leave an unattended vehicle with the 
engine running, as such a vehicle repre-
sents a potential safety hazard.
To prevent the vehicle from rolling, always 
select position P on the selector lever and 
engage the parking brake before leaving 
the vehicle with the engine running.<
When starting the engine, do not press the 
accelerator pedal.
Do not allow the engine to warm up by 
leaving it running while the vehicle remains 
stationary. Instead, begin to drive immedi-
ately at a moderate engine speed. 
Your BMW is equipped with the conve-
nience starting feature. After pressing the 
brake pedal, all you need to do is briefly 
press the start/stop button. The system 
responds by automatically engaging the 
starter and allowing it to run until the engine 
starts, after which it then disengages auto-
matically. 
If the engine fails to start on the first 
attempt, for instance, if it is very hot or cold:
Press the accelerator pedal halfway down 
while engaging the starter.During a cold start at very low tempera-
tures, below + 57/– 156, at high altitudes 
over 3,281 ft/1,000 m:
>Engage the starter for approx. 
10 seconds the first time
>Press the accelerator pedal halfway 
down while engaging the starter.
Refrain from starting the vehicle 
repeatedly at brief intervals, and avoid 
an excessive number of starting attempts if 
the vehicle fails to start; repeated activation 
of the starter over an extended period 
would allow unburned or only partially 
combusted fuel to enter the catalytic con-
verter, where it can cause overheating and 
damage to the unit.<
If you have accidentally switched off 
the engine while driving, it can be 
restarted from a speed of approx. 3 mph/
5 km/h by pressing the button. It is not nec-
essary to press the brake pedal.< 
Switching off engine 
With the vehicle stationary, briefly press the 
start/stop button. This also activates the 
radio mode. 
The transmission automatically shifts to 
position P: interlock.
Transmission position N remains 
engaged if you keep to the following 
order:
1.With Comfort Access: insert the remote 
control into the ignition lock
2.With the engine running, engage trans-
mission position N
3.Switch off the engine
4.Leave the remote control in the ignition 
lock.
This function is useful in automatic car 
washes, etc.
Position P is engaged automatically after 
approx. 30 minutes or when you remove 
the remote control from the ignition lock. 
Remember to observe the Check Control 
for status messages.<