
Controls
 43Reference
At a glance
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
accident.
On the front passenger seat as well, do not 
incline the backrest too far to the rear while the 
vehicle is being driven, otherwise there is a dan-
ger in the event of an accident of sliding under 
the safety belt, eliminating the protection nor-
mally provided by the belt.<
Comply with the instructions on head restraint 
height on page44, and on damaged safety 
belts on page48.
Manual adjustment
Observe the adjustment instructions on 
page42 to ensure the best possible per-
sonal protection.<
Longitudinal direction
Pull lever 1 and slide the seat to the desired 
position. 
After releasing the lever, move the seat gently 
forward or back to make sure it engages prop-
erly.
Height
Pull lever 2 and apply your weight to the seat or 
lift it off, as necessary.
Backrest
Pull lever 3 and apply your weight to the back-
rest or lift it off, as necessary.
Tilt*
Pull the lever and apply your weight to the seat 
or lift it off, as necessary.
Thigh support*
Pull the lever and move the thigh support for-
ward or back.
Electrical adjustment
Observe the adjustment instructions on 
page42 to ensure the best possible per-
sonal protection.< 

Adjustments
44 1Longitudinal direction
2Height
3Angle
4Backrest
5Convertible: head restraints
Coupe: the head restraints are adjusted manu-
ally, refer to Head restraints below.
Lumbar support*
You can also adjust the contour 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 the 
switch at the front or rear, respectively.>Shift curvature up or down: press the switch 
at the top or bottom, respectively.
Backrest width*
You can change the width of the backrest to suit 
your individual preferences by adjusting the lat-
eral-support pads.
Press the front or rear end of the switch.
Backrest width decreases or increases accord-
ingly.
Longitudinal adjustment from outside/
behind*
To move the front seats forward or backward 
from outside or from one of the rear seats: with 
the door open, press the front end 1 or rear end 
2 of the switch.
Head restraints
A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the 
risk of neck injury in the event of an accident.
Adjust the head restraint in such a way 
that its center is at approx. ear level. Oth-
erwise, there is an increased risk of injury in the 
event of an accident. Only remove a head 
restraint if no one will be sitting on the seat in 
question. Reinstall the head restraint before  

Controls
 45Reference
At a glance
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
transporting anyone on that seat. Otherwise, 
the passenger will be without protection from 
the head restraint.<
Front active head restraints
In a rear collision of a sufficient strength, the 
active head restraint reduces the distance to 
the head.
Do not use seat or head restraint covers 
that could impair the function of the active 
head restraint. Otherwise, the protective func-
tion of the active head restraint will not be 
ensured and its full potential in reducing the risk 
of injury in the event of a rear collision may not 
be realized.
In the event of malfunctions, deactivation or 
triggering of the active head restraints, have the 
testing, repair and removal executed only by a 
BMW center or a workshop that works accord-
ing to repair procedures of BMW with corre-
spondingly trained personnel and that has the 
required explosives licenses. Unprofessional 
attempts to work on the system could lead to 
failure in an emergency or to undesired airbag 
activation, either of which could result in per-
sonal injury.<
For technical reasons, the head restraint 
cannot be removed.<
Front seats
Coupe: height adjustment
>To raise: pull up.
>To lower: press the button, arrow1, and 
slide the head restraint down.
Convertible: height adjustment
>To raise: press the button upward.
>To lower: press the button downward.
Convertible: adjusting the distance to 
the back of the head
>Forward: pull.
>Back: press the button and push the head 
cushion toward the rear.
Do not insert objects behind the head 
cushion; otherwise, the head restraint 
may not function properly.<
Coupe: rear seats
Height adjustment
>To raise: pull up. 

Everything from A - Z
248 Heating
– mirrors50
– rear window100
– residual heat99
– seats47
– steering wheel51
Heating and ventilation, refer 
to Climate97
Heating while at a standstill, 
refer to Using residual 
heat99
Heavy loads, refer to Stowing 
cargo119
Height, refer to 
Dimensions233
Height adjustment
– seats43
– steering wheel50
High beams95
– headlamp flasher95
– indicator lamp13
High Definition Radio148
High-pressure 
washer213,214
High water, refer to Driving 
through water118
Highways, refer to Route 
criteria135
Hill Descent Control HDC84
Hills118
Holders for cups107
Homepage BMW4
Hood206
Hooks for shopping bags110
Horn10,11
Hotel function, refer to 
Locking or unlocking 
separately31
Hot exhaust system117
Hydraulic brake assist, refer to 
Dynamic Brake Control 
DBC83
Hydroplaning117
I
IBOC, refer to High Definition 
Radio148Ice warning, refer to Outside 
temperature
warning69
ID3 tag, refer to Information 
about the track153
Identification marks
– Run-Flat Tires204
– tire coding202
iDrive16
– adjusting brightness80
– changing language80
– changing settings80
– changing units of measure 
and display format72
– controls16
– menu guidance17
– operating principle16
– overview16
– setting the date and time76
– start menu17
– status information19
iDrive operating principle16
Ignition55
– switched off55
– switched on55
Ignition key, refer to Remote 
control with integrated 
key26
Ignition key position 1, refer to 
Radio readiness55
Ignition key position 2, refer to 
Ignition on55
Ignition lock55
Imprint2
Indicator and warning 
lamps13
– Tire Pressure Monitor 
TPM88
Inflation pressure, refer to Tire 
inflation pressure194
Inflation pressure monitoring, 
refer to Tire Pressure 
Monitor TPM86Initializing
– after power failure222
– compass, refer to 
Calibrating104
– Flat Tire Monitor FTM85
– glass roof37
– radio, refer to Station, 
storing147
– refer to Setting the time and 
date76
Installation location
– CD changer156
– navigation DVD drive124
– telephone106
Instructions for navigation 
system, refer to Voice 
instructions
136
Instrument cluster12
Instrument lighting95
Instrument panel, refer to 
Cockpit10
Integrated key26
Integrated universal remote 
control102
Interior lamps96
– remote control28
Interior motion sensor33
Interior rearview mirror50
– automatic dimming 
feature50
– compass104
Interlock, refer to Disengaging 
the remote control57
Intermittent mode of the 
wipers60
Intersection, entering, 
navigation126
iPod, connecting, refer to 
AUX-IN port163
iPod, connecting, refer to 
USB-audio interface164
J
Jacking points222
Joystick, refer to iDrive16
Jumpering, refer to Jump 
starting225
Jump starting225 

Everything from A - Z
252 Reverse
– CD changer154
– CD player154
Reverse gear
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic58
– manual transmission57
Road map137
Roadside 
Assistance183,224
Roadside parking lamps95
– replacing bulbs219
Roadworthiness test, refer to 
Service requirements73
Roller sun blinds105
Rollover protection system, 
convertible92
– resetting92
Roof load capacity235
Roof-mounted luggage 
rack121
Rope, refer to Tow-starting, 
towing away227
Rotary/pushbutton, refer to 
iDrive16
Route135,136
– bypassing sections136
– changing135,136
– changing criteria135
– displaying streets or towns/
cities136
– map display137
– selecting135
Route instructions, refer to 
Destination guidance 
through voice 
instructions136
Route map, refer to Map 
display137
Route section, changing136
Route selection135
RSC Runflat System 
Component, refer to Run-
Flat Tires204
Runflat System Component 
RSC, refer to Run-Flat 
Tires204Run-Flat Tires204
– continuing driving with a 
damaged tire86
– flat tire86
– Flat Tire Monitor86
– new tires204
– replacing204
– tire inflation pressure194
– winter tires205
S
Safety-belt height 
adjustment48
Safety belts48
– belt hand-over49
– damage48
– indicator/warning lamp48
– reminder48
– sitting safely42
Safety systems
– airbags90
– Antilock Brake System 
ABS83
– brake system83
– driving stability control 
systems83
– Dynamic Stability Control 
DSC83
– rollover protection system, 
convertible92
– safety belts48
Safety tires, refer to Run-Flat 
Tires204
Satellite radio150
– enabling channel150
– selecting channel151
– storing channel151
Saving fuel116
Screen, refer to iDrive 
controls16
Screw thread for tow 
fitting227
SDARS, refer to Satellite 
radio150
Seat adjustment
– electric43
– mechanical43
Seat and mirror memory47Seat belt reminder, refer to 
'Fasten safety belts' 
reminder48
Seat heating47
Seats42
– adjusting electrically43
– adjusting the seats43
– heating47
– memory, refer to Seat and 
mirror memory47
– saving a setting, refer to Seat 
and mirror memory47
– sitting safely42
Securing cargo111,113
Securing the vehicle
– from inside30
– from outside27
Selecting distance for active 
cruise control65
Selecting new scale for 
navigation137
Selector lever
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic
58
Selector lever lock, refer to 
Changing selector lever 
positions, shiftlock58
Selector lever positions
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic58
Service, refer to Roadside 
Assistance224
Service car, refer to Roadside 
Assistance224
Service data in the remote 
control211
Service Interval Display, refer 
to Condition Based Service 
CBS211
Service Request187
Service requirement display, 
refer to Condition Based 
Service CBS211
Service requirements73
Services status188