
Opening and closing
42
Sliding visor
1.Fold the cover downward, if necessary 
using the screwdriver from the onboard tool 
kit, refer to page223.
2.Insert the Allen wrench supplied with the 
onboard tool kit into the opening provided.
3.Use the Allen wrench to move the sliding 
visor in the desired direction.
Convertible: top
The fully automatic convertible top combines 
secure weather protection with simple and con-
venient operation.
Here are a few tips for getting the maximum 
pleasure from your Convertible:
>It is advisable to close the convertible top 
when the vehicle is parked. The closed con-
vertible top not only protects the passenger 
compartment from unforeseen weather 
damage, it also provides a certain amount of 
protection from theft. Nonetheless, even if 
the convertible top is closed, only keep 
valuables in the locked luggage compart-
ment.
>Do not attach luggage rack systems to the 
convertible top.In order to avoid damage, do not move the 
convertible top at temperatures below 
+147/–106.
Do not leave the convertible top in its storage 
compartment for longer than one day when wet; 
otherwise, damage from moisture can occur.
Do not place any objects on the convertible top; 
otherwise, if the top were to be operated, these 
objects could fall off and lead to damage or 
injury.
Never move the convertible top when the roll-
over protection system is raised.
Driving without having completed the opening 
or closing action can lead to damage or injury.
Do not place hands in the top mechanism dur-
ing the opening and closing action. Keep chil-
dren away from the travel path of the convert-
ible top.
For safety reasons, do not move the convertible 
top unless the vehicle is stationary.<
If you have initiated top movement with 
the vehicle at a stop and then start to 
drive, e.g. at a traffic light, you can continue the 
initiated operation up to a speed of 20 mph/
30 km/h:
To do so, press and hold the corresponding 
button.<
Partial vacuums that occur at higher 
speeds in the passenger compartment 
can make the convertible top flap. Use the auto-
matic climate control to increase the air volume 
so that a partial vacuum in the vehicle does not 
occur.<
Prior to opening and closing
>Read the safety precautions above carefully 
and comply with them fully.
>Ensure that the convertible top compart-
ment floor in the luggage compartment is 
folded down, refer to page35, as otherwise 
the convertible top cannot be opened.
>Make sure that the luggage compartment 
lid is closed. 

Adjusting
48
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.
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.<
Please follow the instructions on damage to 
safety belts provided on page53 and the infor-
mation on the active front head restraints on 
page50.
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. Otherwise, the wind deflector 
will be damaged.<
Adjusting seat
To ensure that the safety systems con-
tinue to provide optimized protection, 
please follow the adjustment instructions on 
page47.<
1Inclination
2Longitudinal direction
3Height
4Backrest
5Convertible: head restraints, refer to 
page51With the sports seat
*, you can also adjust the 
thigh support manually:
Pull the lever and adjust the thigh support in the 
longitudinal direction.
Lumbar support*
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. 

Adjusting
50 5.Change to upper field if necessary. Turn the 
controller until "Door locks" is selected and 
press the controller.
6.Select "Central locking" and press the con-
troller.
7.Select "Last seat pos." and press the con-
troller.
8.Select "After unlocking" or "After door 
opened".
9.Press the controller.
To cancel the request: 
Select "Deactivated" and press the controller.
Front head restraints
A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the 
risk of injury to cervical vertebrae in an accident.
Adjust the head restraint so that its center 
is approx. at ear level. Otherwise, there is 
increased danger of injury in the event of an 
accident. Only remove the head restraints if no 
one will be sitting on the seat in question. Rein-
stall the head restraints before transporting 
passengers, as otherwise the head restraint 
cannot provide its protective function.<
Active front head restraints
In the event of a rear-end collision of sufficient 
severity, the active head restraint reduces the 
distance to the head.
Do not use seat covers or head restraint 
covers that could impede the proper 
functioning of the active head restraint. Other-
wise, there is no assurance that the active head 
restraint will perform its protective function and 
it is not possible to take advantage of its injury-
reducing potential in the event of a rear-end 
collision.
Have the active head restraints reset after they 
are triggered in a rear-end collision. Only have 
this work carried out by a BMW center or a 
workshop that works according to BMW repair 
procedures with correspondingly trained per-
sonnel. Otherwise, this safety equipment will 
not function properly.<
Please contact a BMW center if you wish 
to have the front head restraints removed 
and installed.<
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.< 

Controls
 55Reference
At a glance
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Programmable buttons* on steering 
wheel
You can program the buttons individually.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
iDrive, for operating principle refer to page16.
1.Press the   button.
This opens the start menu.
2.Press the controller to open the   menu.
3.Select "Settings" and press the controller.
4.Select "Steering wheel buttons" and press 
the controller.
A list of different functions appears:
>"Navigation voice instructions" 
Voice instructions of the navigation sys-
tem
*
>"Air recirculation on / off"
Permanently shutting off outside air, 
refer to AUC Automatic recirculated-air 
control on page111
>"Mute on / off" 
Mutes the audio sources
>"Monitor on / off" 
Switches the Control Display on/off
>"Telephone list"
*
Display/hide phone book or last list of 
stored phone numbers displayed
>"Next entertainment source"
Changes audio source
>Switches "Night Vision on / off"
BMW Night Vision
* on/off
5.Select the desired function unit and press 
the controller.
6.Select the button if necessary and press the 
controller.
You can now activate the selected function 
using the corresponding button.
Operating function
Press the corresponding button on the steering 
wheel.
If you have programmed "Navigation voice 
instructions" for one of the buttons:
>To switch voice instructions on/off: 
Press the button longer.
>To repeat the last voice instruction: 
Press the button. 

Transporting children safely
56
Transporting children safely
The right place for children
Do not leave children unattended in the 
vehicle; otherwise, they could endanger 
themselves and other persons, e.g. by opening 
the doors.<
Children always in the rear
Accident research shows that the safest place 
for children is in the back.
Children younger than 13 years of age or 
with a height under 5 ft/150 cm may only 
be transported in the rear in child restraint sys-
tems which correspond to the age, weight and 
height of the child. Otherwise, there is an 
increased danger of injury in an accident.<
Children 13 years of age or older must wear a 
safety belt as soon as a suitable child restraint 
system can no longer be used due to their age, 
size and weight.
Exception for front passenger seat
Should it be necessary to use a child 
restraint system on the front passenger 
seat, the front, knee and side airbags on the 
passenger side must be deactivated before 
doing so. Otherwise, there is an increased risk 
of injury to the child if the airbags are triggered, 
even with a child restraint system.<
For more information on automatic deactivation 
of the front passenger airbags, refer to page94.
Installing child restraint 
systems
Follow child restraint system manufac-
turer's instructions for the selection, 
installation and use of child restraint systems. 
Otherwise, the degree of protection they offer 
may be reduced.<
On front passenger seat
After mounting a child restraint system on 
the front passenger seat, make sure that 
the front and side airbags on the front passen-
ger side are deactivated, as otherwise there is 
an increased risk of injury if the airbags are trig-
gered.<
Child seat security
All rear safety belts and the safety belt for the 
front passenger can be locked against pulling 
out to secure child restraint systems.
Locking safety belt
1.Secure the child restraint system with the 
belt.
2.Pull out the belt webbing completely.
3.Allow the belt webbing to be pulled in and 
pull taut against the child restraint system. 
The safety belt is locked.
Unlocking safety belt
1.Open the belt buckle.
2.Remove the child restraint system.
3.Allow the belt webbing to be pulled in com-
pletely.
LATCH child restraint fixing 
system
LATCH: Lower Anchor and Tethers for CHil-
dren. 

Driving
62 This position is recommended for a perfor-
mance-oriented driving style.
When the selector lever is briefly moved for-
ward or back, the manual mode is activated and 
the Steptronic shifts gear. The instrument clus-
ter shows M1 through M6.
Upshifts and downshifts are only carried out at a 
suitable engine and vehicle speed, e.g. a down-
shift is not carried out at excessively high 
engine speeds. The selected gear is briefly dis-
played in the instrument cluster, followed by the 
current gear.
To resume automatic mode, press the selector 
lever to the right.
Shift paddles on steering wheel
You can also shift manually with two shift pad-
dles on the steering wheel. The shift paddles 
allow you to shift gears quickly, as both hands 
can remain on the steering wheel.
>When you use the shift paddles on the 
steering wheel to shift gears in automatic 
mode, the gearshift system switches into 
the manual mode.
>If you do not shift with the shift paddles and 
do not accelerate for a certain time, the sys-
tem switches into the automatic mode 
again when the selector lever is in D.
>To shift up: pull one of the shift paddles.
>To shift down: press one of the shift pad-
dles.
Dynamic Driving Control
The Dynamic Driving Control makes it possible 
for your BMW to react in an even more perfor-
mance-oriented manner at the push of a button:
>The speed range of the engine is optimally 
utilized.
>Gearshifts are faster.
>The engine responds more spontaneously 
to accelerator pedal movements.
>The steering will operate in an even sportier 
mode.
>In the automatic mode, the 6th gear is not 
engaged.
Activating system
Press the SPORT button.
The LED in the button lights up and SPORT is 
displayed in the instrument cluster.
Deactivating system
>Press the SPORT button again
>Engage reverse gear
>Switch off engine
The LED in the button and SPORT in the instru-
ment cluster go out.
Manually unlocking and locking 
transmission lock
In case of a power failure, e.g. when the battery 
is drained or disconnected, or an electrical fault, 
manually release the transmission lock, as oth-
erwise the rear wheels are blocked and the 
vehicle cannot be towed.
Only manually release the transmission lock for 
towing and firmly apply the handbrake before-
hand so that the vehicle cannot roll. Reengage  

Controls
 67Reference
At a glance
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Especially on longer trips and in traffic conges-
tion, the system can reduce fatigue and tension, 
while increasing your enjoyment of driving. 
Please use it safely and responsibly.
In addition to holding a steady cruising speed, if 
you encounter slower vehicles ahead, active 
cruise control will, within limits, adjust your 
vehicle's speed automatically so that you can 
flow with the traffic without having to make con-
stant adjustments. If, for example, while cruis-
ing at the selected speed, you begin to 
approach a slower vehicle ahead of you in the 
same lane, the system will reduce your vehicle's 
speed to the same as that of the vehicle ahead 
to maintain your selected distance setting. You 
can vary the following distance, which will vary 
with speed. Based on your selected distance 
setting, the system automatically decreases the 
throttle setting and lightly applies the brakes if 
necessary. In addition, if the vehicle ahead of 
you slows to a complete stop, the system can 
follow this action within the given scope and 
can also accelerate from a complete stop if the 
vehicle ahead of you drives off again shortly 
thereafter. During braking, your vehicle brake 
lamps will automatically illuminate to alert a fol-
lowing driver to take action. In addition, it may 
be necessary for your vehicle to downshift the 
automatic transmission to maintain the dis-
tance setting selected. As soon as the road in 
front of you has no moving vehicles, the system 
will accelerate to your desired speed. This set 
speed is also maintained on downhill grades, 
however the vehicle speed can drop below the 
set speed when driving uphill if the engine out-
put is not sufficient.
Active cruise control cannot detect stop 
signs, red lights, or any object that is 
stopped or is blocking the road.
Active cruise control is not and must not be 
used as a collision avoidance/warning system.
Since this active cruise control system is a new 
technology and operates differently from con-
ventional cruise control systems which you may 
be accustomed to, it is necessary that you read 
all of the pages relating to this system before 
use. Carefully read and observe the information on the system limitations beginning on page71 
to obtain a good command of the system and its 
range of applications.<
Brake pedal feel
When the system brakes and you also depress 
the brake pedal, a somewhat different braking 
feel results.
Professional* navigation system
If a navigation DVD is in the drive, refer to 
page132, within limits the system adjusts the 
accelerating and braking behavior of the vehicle 
to the road you are driving on.
To ensure that the system is informed of 
the current course of the road, always use 
the latest navigation DVD if possible.<
When the vehicle position is unknown, e. g. 
when you leave the map area, this influence of 
the navigation system is not available.
Applications
Please try the system first during sparse traffic 
and clear road conditions so that you can get 
used to the system. After you have experience 
and understand the system, only then use it 
during normal traffic.
As with conventional cruise control systems, 
active cruise control in no way reduces or sub-
stitutes for the driver's own personal experi-
ence, responsibility, alertness and awareness in 
adjusting speed, braking or otherwise control-
ling the vehicle. The driver should decide when 
to use the system on the basis of road, traffic, 
visibility, and weather conditions. Active cruise 
control is intended for use on highway-type 
roadways where traffic is moving relatively 
smoothly as well as in slow-moving traffic. Do 
not use the system in city driving; in complex 
driving situations; heavy traffic such as during 
rush hour; on curvy, winding roads, slippery 
roads or roads with sharp curves such as high-
way off-ramps; during inclement weather such 
as snow, strong rain or fog; or when entering 
interchanges, service/parking areas or toll 
booths. It is also important to regulate your  

Driving
68 vehicle's speed and distance setting within 
applicable legal limits. Always be ready to take 
action or apply the brakes if necessary, espe-
cially when the system is actively following a 
vehicle in front of you. Otherwise, driving condi-
tions can result which lead to a violation of the 
law or elevated risk of an accident.
The minimum initial activation speed is 20 mph/
30 km/h, and the maximum speed is 110 mph/
180 km/h. However, you can also activate the 
system while stopped, refer to While stopped, 
page70.
One lever for all functions
1Storing and increasing desired speed
2Storing and reducing desired speed
3Interrupting, refer to page69, or deactivat-
ing system, refer to page70
4Activating stored desired speed and dis-
tance, refer to page69, or driving off, refer 
to While stopped, page70
5Selecting distance to vehicle driving ahead, 
refer to page69.
Storing current speed
Tap the lever, arrow1, or briefly pull it, arrow2.
The system stores the current vehicle speed. It 
is indicated on the speedometer and briefly in 
the instrument cluster.
Increasing desired speed
Press or tap the lever to the resistance point or 
beyond, arrow1, until the desired speed is dis-
played.
The speed then displayed is stored and 
achieved on a clear road.
>Each time the lever is tapped to the resis-
tance point, the desired speed is increased 
by approx. 1 mph/1 km/h.
>Each time the lever is tapped beyond the 
resistance point, the desired speed 
increases to the next fives place of the mph 
speedometer display or the next tens place 
of the km/h speedometer display.
Reducing desired speed
Pull the lever, arrow2, until the desired speed is 
displayed.
These functions are operated in the same man-
ner as increasing your desired speed.