
Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Mobility
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Seat adjustment: M Sports seat*
You can also adjust the tilt and the thigh sup-
port.
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 page28.
With the M Sports seat, you can also adjust the 
thigh support manually, refer to the preceding 
section.Read and comply with the adjustment 
instructions on page28. 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 M
EMORY button: the indicator 
lamp in the button lights up
3.Press memory button 1, 2 or 3: the indicator 
lamp goes out.
To select a stored setting
Do not select a memory position while the 
vehicle is moving. If you do, there is a risk 
of accident from an unexpected movement of 
the seat.<
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 buttons is 
operated during the adjustment process.
You can have this feature programmed so 
that when you use the remote control 
from your personalized key to unlock your door, 
your seat will move into your own preferred 
position.< 

Adjustments
30
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 M
EMORY button accidentally: 
Press the button again; the indicator lamp goes 
out.
Before activating the programmed 
adjustment feature, ensure that the space 
behind the driver's seat is empty and unob-
structed. If you fail to do so, objects behind the 
seat could be damaged, should the seat move 
backward.<
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
Comply with the instructions on page27, 
or the occupants' personal safety will be 
diminished.<
Make sure every occupant fastens his or her 
safety belt. As supplemental restraint devices, 
the airbags are designed to enhance the effec-
tiveness of the safety belts, and not to replace 
them.
To fasten
Make sure you hear the lock engage in the belt 
buckle.
To unlock
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 page28.
Safety belt reminder
The indicator lamp flashes or lights up. 
A signal also sounds. Check if the 
safety belts have been properly fas-
tened.
The safety belt reminder is operational above a 
speed of approx. 5 mph / 8 km/h. The reminder 
can also occur if objects are on the passenger 
seat.
Damaged safety belts
If the safety belts are damaged or 
stretched in an accident: have the entire 
belt system, including the tensioning mecha-
nisms, replaced at your BMW center. Have the 
belt anchorage points inspected for damage at 
the same time. Failure to observe this precau-
tion may prevent the safety belts from effec-
tively providing optimal protection when 
needed.< 

Adjustments
32 user by means of a data exchange with the key, 
and makes adjustments accordingly.
Colored decals were provided with the keys to 
help you distinguish between the different per-
sonal remote control keys.
What the system can do
You can learn about the entire array of features 
that Vehicle Memory and Key Memory 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 
page17
>Windows are opened automatically, refer to 
page20
>Reminder that the key is still in the ignition 
switch after the driver's door has been 
opened, refer to page37
>Activation/deactivation of the Follow-me-
home function: refer to page56
>Activation/deactivation of daytime driving 
lamps: refer to page56
>Sets the units of measure for displaying 
time, outside temperature, distance trav-
eled and fuel consumption in the instru-
ment cluster, refer to page48.
Examples for Key Memory:
>Locking of the vehicle when you start off: 
refer to page18
>Automatically adjusts the driver's seat to 
the personal programmed settings when 
the vehicle is unlocked, refer to page29.
You will see this symbol throughout the 
Owner's Manual. It is to remind you at 
appropriate places of the settings that are avail-
able to you.<
Depending on how the memory functions 
are configured, the vehicle may be oper-
ated 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 fac-
tory settings.< 

Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Mobility
 113
Plastic, refer to the Caring for 
your vehicle brochure
Pollen, refer to
– Microfilter59
– Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter63
Power convertible top21
Power loss
– electric power windows20
Power output, refer to Engine 
data102
Power seat29
Power socket65
Power steering, electric42
Power supply interruption
– battery95
Power windows
– initializing20
Power windows protective 
function, refer to Trap 
protection20
Preparations for the cellular 
phone65
Pressure, tires78
Pressure monitoring, tires, 
refer to Flat Tire Monitor52
R
Radio, refer to the Owner's 
Manual for Radio
Radio navigation, refer to the 
separate Owner's Manual
Radio remote control key, 
refer to Master keys with 
remote control16
Rain sensor43
Reading lamps57
Rear lamps
– bulb replacement93
– indicator lamp, defective 
lamp13
Rearview mirror31
Rear window defroster
– air conditioning59
– automatic climate control63
Recirculated air mode
– air conditioning59
– automatic climate control62Recirculating the air, refer to 
Recirculated air 
mode59,62
Reclining seat, refer to 
Seats28
Refueling76
– fuel filler door76
Releasing
– hood84
Remaining distance, refer to 
Range49
Remaining distance to next 
service47
Remote control16
– luggage compartment lid17
– malfunction17
Replacement key16
Replacement key, refer to 
New keys16
Replacement of tires82
– changing a wheel94
– new wheels and tires82
Replacing lamps, refer to 
Lamps and bulbs91
Restraint systems
– for children35
– refer to Safety belts30
Reverse
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic39
– manual transmission38
Reverse gear
– sequential manual gearbox 
SMG40
Rod antenna, refer to the 
Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
Rope, refer to Towing and 
tow-starting98
RSC Runflat System 
Component, refer to Run 
Flat tires82
Rubber parts, refer to the 
Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
Runflat System Component 
RSC, refer to Run Flat 
tires
82Run Flat tires82
– changing a tire81,82
– changing a wheel94
– flat tire53
– tire inflation pressure78
– winter tires82
S
Safe seating position27
– with airbags27
– with safety belts27
Safety belts30
– care, refer to the Caring for 
your vehicle brochure
– safe seating position27
– warning lamp12,30
Safety systems, refer to
– Airbags53
– Antilock Brake System 
ABS50
– Dynamic Stability Control 
DSC50
Safety tires, refer to Run Flat 
tires82
Screwdriver, refer to Onboard 
tool kit91
Seat adjustment28
– mechanical28
– M Sports seat29
– power29
Seat heating30
Seat memory29
Seat position, storing29
Seats28
– adjusting the sports seat29
– heating30
– memory, refer to Seat 
memory29
– power adjustment29
– safe seating position27
– storing positions29
Securing, locking the vehicle
– from inside18
– from outside17
Securing loads, 
refer to Cargo loading71