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1Glasses compartment116
2Storage compartment116
3Switching audio and video sources on/
off and adjusting volume149
4Telephone keypad, folding176
5Automatic air distribution and supply, 
left side of passenger 
compartment104
6Outside air/AUC Automatic recircu-
lated-air control/Recirculated air105
7Defrosting windshield and windows and 
removing condensation105
8Control Display17
9Temperature, left side of passenger 
compartment: turn 
For maximum cooling: press105
10Glass roof, electric
*44
11Memory keys for integrated universal 
remote control
*112
12Air supply, left side of passenger com-
partment: turn 
To switch off automatic climate control: 
press105,107
13Reading lamps102
14Hazard warning flashers
15Interior lamps102
16Air supply on right side of passenger 
compartment10417Temperature, right side of passenger 
compartment: turn 
For residual heat utilization: press105
18Rear window defroster
19Air conditioning105
20Starting an emergency call177
21Opening the glove compartment
22Automatic air distribution and supply, 
right side of passenger 
compartment107
23Station/track search and CD
*, TV* 
and DVD
*148
24Central locking system38
25Controller17
26Control Center buttons17
27Seat adjustment47
Heated seats
*52
Active seat ventilation
*52
Active seat for driver
*53
Seat, mirror and steering wheel 
memory55 

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Seats 
Note before adjusting 
Never attempt to adjust your seat 
while operating the vehicle. The seat 
could respond with unexpected movement, 
and the ensuing loss of vehicle control 
could lead to an accident. 
Also on the passenger's side, do not incline 
the backrest too far to the rear while the 
vehicle is being driven, as otherwise there 
is a danger in the event of an accident of 
'sliding under' the safety belt, eliminating 
the protection normally provided by the 
belt.< 
Please observe the information on damage 
to safety belts provided on page51 and the 
information on the active head restraints on 
page49. 
The concept
You adjust the seat in two stages: 
1Preselect the function: the button lights 
up brightly 
2Adjustments: slide control knob to 
>front or rear or 
>upwards or downwards  
>or turn  
Power seat adjustment 
You can use the control knob to adjust var-
ious functions after first selecting them with 
the buttons. 
To ensure that the safety systems 
continue to provide optimized protec-
tion, please observe the adjustment 
instructions on page47.< 
3Longitudinal direction:  
Height:
Backrest:  
This button is normally active
4Thigh support:  
Height:  
Tilt angle:
5Lumbar support
*, refer to next column
6Height of the head restraint:  
Front comfort seat* adjustment 
In addition to the power seat functions, 
several other adjustment options are also 
available with the comfort seat:
4Thigh support:  
Tilt angle:  
5Lumbar support, see below
Backrest width: 
Increase or decrease lateral 
support
6Shoulder support, see below
Height of the head restraint:  
Backrest:  
Automatic backrest width 
adjustment
The backrest automatically moves to the 
widest possible position to ease driver 
entry and exit before then returning to the  

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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.< 

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Rear
The operating concept is the same as for 
the front seat ventilation. 
Active seat for driver* 
Active adjustment of the seat cushion's 
contours reduces muscular tension and 
fatigue to help prevent lower back pain. 
To activate: press the button, the indicator 
lamp comes on. 
Mirrors 
Adjusting exterior mirrors 
14-way adjustment 
2Selecting mirror for adjustment To prevent the exterior mirrors on this 
vehicle from being damaged, always 
fold them in by hand before entering an 
automatic car wash.< 
You can also adjust the mirrors manually by 
pressing against the outer edges of their 
lenses. 
Storing the mirror positions, refer to Seat, 
mirror and steering wheel memory on 
page55. 
The mirror on the passenger's side 
features a lens with a more convex 
surface than the mirror installed on the 
driver's side. When estimating the distance 
between yourself and other traffic, bear in 
mind that the objects reflected in the mirror 
are closer than they appear. This means 
that estimations of the distance to following 
traffic should not be regarded as precise.< 
Self-defrosting mirrors 
The mirrors are automatically heated when-
ever the ignition is switched on. 
Interior and exterior mirrors, 
automatic dimming feature* 
These mirrors dim steplessly during for-
ward driving when struck by light. There are 
two photocells located in the interior rear-
view mirror for this purpose. One is inte-
grated within the mirror's lens, refer to 
arrow, while the other is located at an offset 
position on the rear of the mirror housing. 
For trouble-free operation, keep the photo-
cells clean and do not cover the area 
between the interior rearview mirror and 
the windshield. Do not attach any kind of 
stickers on the windshield in front of the 
mirror, either. 

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" 
To activate/deactivate Automatic  

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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.<  

Everything from A to Z
230 Sampling, Scan
– CD158,161
– radio153
SAT, waveband155
"SCAN"
– CD changer161
– CD player158
– radio153
Scan
– CD changer161
– CD player158
– radio153
Scan, sampling
– CD changer161
– CD player158
– radio153
Screen, refer to Control 
Display18
Screwdriver, refer to 
Onboard tool kit201
Searching for music track, 
CD158,161
Seat adjustment
– electric47,48
– electric, BMW sports 
seat48
Seats47
– heating52
– memory, refer to Seat, 
mirror and steering wheel 
memory55
"Seat temp." for seat 
heating52
Seat ventilation, refer to 
Active seat ventilation52
Securing cargo, refer to 
Loading125
Securing luggage125
Select functions17
Selecting audio source152
Selecting menu21
Selecting roaming23
Selector lever, automatic 
transmission with 
Steptronic68
Selector lever interlock, 
refer to Shiftlock69
Selector-lever positions, 
automatic transmission 
with Steptronic68Service, refer to Roadside 
Assistance182
"Service", vehicle82
Service and Warranty 
Information Booklet for 
US models198
Service Interval Display, 
refer to Service 
requirement 
display82,198
Service Mobile, refer to 
Roadside Assistance182
Service requirement 
display82,198
"SET", refer to Setting 
speed limit88
"Set time 1", independent 
ventilation110
"Set time 2", independent 
ventilation110
Setting button, refer to 
Controller17
"Settings"
– comfort mode95
– Control Center24
– function button54
– Sport program95
Settings
– data and time90
– language89
– screen display22
– units of measure89
Setting time, refer to 
Preselecting switch-on 
time110
Setting time and date90
Shifting, automatic 
transmission with 
Steptronic68
Shiftlock, refer to Engaging 
selector lever position68
Short commands for voice 
command system29
Shortest route137
"Shortest route" for 
navigation137
Shoulder support48
Side airbags98Side-mounted turn signals, 
bulb replacement202
Side window blind, refer to 
Sun blinds113
Sitting safely46
– with airbags46
– with safety belts46
Ski bag118
Sliding/tilt sunroof, refer to 
Glass roof, electric44
Smokers' package, refer to 
Ashtray117
Snow chains193
Socket, refer to Lighter 
socket117
Socket for onboard 
diagnosis200
Soft closure aid, refer to 
Automatic soft 
closing39,40
Spare fuses207
Spare key34
– adapter34
Spare tire205
Special oils, refer to 
Specified engine oils196
Special washing program, 
refer to Caring for your 
vehicle brochure
Specified engine oils196
Speed
– average86
– limit87
Speed-dependent 
volume150
Speed limit87
– "Limit"88
Speed limit "ON/OFF"88
Speedometer12
"Speed Vol." in audio 
mode150
Sport program
– automatic transmission 
with Steptronic70
– vehicle95
Sports characteristic95
Sports seat48
Stability control, refer to
– Driving stability control93
– DSC Dynamic Stability 
Control93