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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  
     
        
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Reference 243
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
AUTO program for automatic 
climate control98
AUX-IN
– port106
AUX-IN port163
Average fuel consumption71
– setting the units72
Average speed71
Avoid highways in 
navigation135
Avoiding unintentional 
alarms33
Axle loads, refer to 
Weights235
B
Backrest contour, refer to 
Lumbar support44
Backrests, refer to Seat 
adjustment43
Backrest width adjustment44
Back seats
– refer to Rear seats45
Backup lamps
– replacing bulb220,221
Backup lamps, refer to Tail 
lamps220
Bag holder110
Band-aids, refer to First-aid 
pouch225
Bar, refer to Towing 
methods227
Base plate for telephone or 
mobile phone
– refer to Snap-in adapter179
– refer to Snap-in adapter in 
the center armrest storage 
compartment106
Bass, tone setting144
Battery222
– charging222
– disposal35,222
– jump starting225
– remote control26
– temporary power failure222
Battery for mobile phone179Battery renewal
– remote control35
– remote control for vehicle35
Being towed227
Belt hand-over49
– pinch protection system49
Belts, refer to Safety belts48
Belt tensioner, refer to Safety 
belts48
Beverage holders, refer to 
Cup holders107
Blinds, refer to Roller sun 
blinds105
Blower, refer to Air flow 
rate99
Bluetooth, activating/
deactivating172
Bluetooth, refer to separate 
Owner's Manual
BMW
– car shampoo215
BMW Assist, activating184
BMW Assist183
BMW center188
BMW Homepage4
BMW Maintenance 
System211
BMW Search184
BMW webpage
4
Bottle holders, refer to Cup 
holders107
Brake assist, refer to Dynamic 
Brake Control DBC83
Brake fluid, refer to Service 
requirements73
Brake force display89
Brake lamps
– brake force display89
– replacing bulb220,221
Brake pads116
– breaking in116
Brake rotors118
– brakes116
– breaking in116Brakes
– ABS83
– BMW Maintenance 
System211
– brake force display89
– breaking in116
– parking brake56
– service requirements73
Brakes, refer to Braking 
safely118
Brake system116
– BMW Maintenance 
System211
– breaking in116
– disc brakes118
Breakdown services, refer to 
Roadside Assistance224
Breaking in the clutch116
Breaking in the differential, 
refer to Engine and 
differential116
Break-in period116
Brightness of Control 
Display80
Bulb changing, refer to Lamps 
and bulbs218
Button for starting the engine, 
refer to Start/stop button55
Buttons on the steering 
wheel11
C
California Proposition 65 
warning6
Call
– accepting173
– ending174
– rejecting174
Calling, refer to Phone 
numbers, dialing174
Can holders, refer to Cup 
holders107
Capacities235
Capacity of the cargo bay235
Car battery, refer to Vehicle 
battery222
Car care, refer to Care213 
     
        
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Reference 249
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
K
Key, refer to Integrated key/
remote control26
Keyless go, refer to 
Convenient access34
Keyless opening and closing, 
refer to Convenient 
access34
Key Memory, refer to Personal 
Profile26
Kick-down58
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic58
Knock control193
L
Lamps
– automatic headlamp 
control93
– parking lamps/low beams93
Lamps and bulbs, replacing 
bulbs218
Language, changing on 
Control Display80
Lap-and-shoulder belt, refer 
to Safety belts48
Lashing eyes, refer to 
Securing cargo120
Last destinations128
LATCH child-restraint fixing 
system53
Leather care215
LED Light-emitting 
diodes218
Length, refer to 
Dimensions233
License plate lamp, replacing 
bulb222
Light-alloy wheels215
Light-emitting diodes 
LED218
Lighter108
– connecting electrical 
appliances108Lighting
– instruments95
– lamps and bulbs218
– vehicle, refer to Lamps93
Light switch93
Limit, refer to Speed limit79
Load119
Load securing equipment, 
refer to Securing cargo120
Lock buttons, doors, refer to 
Locking31
Locking
– adjusting confirmation 
signal29
– from inside31
– from outside28
– without remote control, refer 
to Convenient access34
Locking and unlocking doors
– confirmation signals29
– from inside30
– from outside27
Low-beam headlamps93
– automatic93
Lower back support, refer to 
Lumbar support44
Luggage compartment lid31
– convenient access34
– emergency release32
– locking or unlocking 
separately31
– opening from inside31
– opening from outside
31
– remote control28
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack121
Lumbar support44
LW, waveband147
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter 
tires205
Maintenance, refer to Service 
Booklet
Maintenance system211Malfunction
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic59
– tires86
Malfunction warnings, refer to 
Check Control77
Manual car wash214
Manual mode, automatic 
transmission with 
Steptronic58
Manual operation
– door lock30
– driver's door30
– fuel filler door192
– glass roof38
– transmission lock, automatic 
transmission59
Manual transmission57
Map display137
Map for navigation
– changing scale137
– entering destination130
Master key, refer to Remote 
control with integrated 
key26
Maximum cooling98
Maximum speed
– with winter tires205
Measurements, refer to 
Dimensions233
Memory, refer to Seat and 
mirror memory47
MENU button16
Menus, refer to iDrive16
Microfilter
– BMW Maintenance 
System211
– for automatic climate 
control100
Microfilter/activated-charcoal 
filter
– BMW Maintenance 
System211
Microphone
– telephone14
– voice commands14
Mirror dimming feature50