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3.Turn the rotary handle to position  , 
arrow2.
Fold both sections of the wind deflector forward 
and rest them against the front seats, arrow3.
To protect the seat cushions or to use the bag 
holders, you can fold the rear backrest down, 
refer to page110. 

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Seat with electrical longitudinal 
adjustment
Coupe
Convertible
Seat backrest warning lamp:
Comes on when a seat backrest is not 
engaged. In addition, a message 
appears on the Control Display.
Easy entry
The easy entry feature includes a memory func-
tion for the longitudinal adjustment and back-
rest angle.
1.Pull lever 1 and swing the backrest forward.
2.Press the front end 2 of the switch until the 
seat has moved into the desired position.
Previous position
Press the rear end 3 of the switch until the seat 
automatically stops in its previous position, and 
fold the backrest back. If you release the switch 
before the previous seat position is reached, 
the seat will stop at its current position.
When sliding the seat backward, make 
sure no one is injured and no objects are 
damaged.
Before driving off, engage both seats and back-rests so that they are locked in place. Other-
wise, there is a risk of an accident due to unex-
pected movement.<
Heated seats*
Press the button once per temperature level. 
Three LEDs indicate the highest temperature.
To switch off:
Press button longer.
If you continue driving within approx. the next 
15 minutes, the seat heating is automatically 
activated at the previously set temperature.
The temperature is lowered or the heating is 
switched off entirely to save on battery power. 
The LEDs stay lit.
Seat and mirror memory*
You can store and call up two different combi-
nations of driver's seat and exterior mirror posi-
tions.
Settings for the backrest width and lumbar sup-
port are not stored in memory. 

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aging the seats. Depending on the vehicle 
equipment, the mounting points for the cargo 
area net
* are found on the back of the seat 
backrest. To unlock the rear seat backrest: 
press the button on the driver's or the opposite 
side.
Closing
Return the rear seat backrest to the upright 
seating position and engage it.
When returning the backrest to its seating 
position, make sure that the seat's lock-
ing mechanism engages properly. Otherwise, 
cargo could be thrown around in the event of 
sharp braking or swerving and endanger the 
occupants.<
Bag holder*
W h e n  t h e  r e a r  s e a t  b a c k r e s t  i s  f o l d e d  d o w n ,  y o u  
will find two bag holders on the cargo area wall:
1.Fold open the holder by pressing the but-
ton.
2.Press the handles of the bag onto the 
holder from above.
Only hang light shopping bags or other 
suitable objects from the holders; other-
wise, braking maneuvers and swerving, for 
example, may lead to a safety hazard due to 
objects flying about the passenger compart-
ment. Only transport heavy luggage in the 
cargo area if it has been appropriately 
secured.<
For more information on loading the vehicle, 
refer to page120.
Storage compartment behind the rear 
seat backrest
A storage compartment is located behind the 
rear seat backrest. To access the storage com-
partment: remove the insert or fold down the 
rear seat backrest.
When the rear seat backrest is folded 
down or the insert has been removed, 
only transport small light objects in the storage 
compartment; otherwise, braking maneuvers 
and swerving, for example, may lead to a safety 
hazard due to objects flying about the passen-
ger compartment. Only transport heavy lug-
gage in the cargo area if it has been appropri-
ately secured.<
Storage compartments inside 
the cargo area
Coupe
Depending on your vehicle's equipment, the 
following storage spaces can be found in the 
cargo area:
>Left storage compartment, e.g. for storing a 
box of cleaning tissues or up to 12 CD jack-
ets, depending on vehicle equipment ver-
sion
>Net
* for securing smaller objects, to be 
attached to the fixtures on the floor panel
>Hooks for hanging up, e.g., shopping bags 
or tote bags
>Rubber strap on the left trim panel for 
securing small objects such as a folding 
umbrella
>Net for small objects on the right trim panel 
of the cargo area 

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Convertible
Depending on your vehicle's equipment, the 
following storage spaces can be found in the 
cargo area:
>Storage compartment on the left side of the 
cargo area. To open turn handle by 90°
>Net
* for securing smaller objects, to be 
attached to the fixtures on the floor panel
>Rubber strap
* for subdividing the cargo 
area; can be hooked onto the lateral lashing 
eyes
>Stowage compartment under the floor 
panel
Folding up the floor panel
Do not exceed the maximum permissible 
load of 55 lbs/25 kg for the storage com-
partment under the floor panel; otherwise, dam-
age could result.<
Coupe
Press the floor panel up and secure it with the 
catch.
Convertible
To lift, grab hold of the floor panel at the open-
ing at the rear of the panel.
Lashing eyes
You will find lashing eyelets in the cargo area for 
securing luggage items with nets or tensioning 
straps, refer to page122.
Coupe: ski bag*
The ski bag is designed for safe, clean transport 
of up to 4 pairs of standard skis or up to 
2snowboards.
With the ski bag you can stow skis with a length 
of up to 6 ft 10 in/2.10 m. When skis of 6 ft 10 in/
2.10 m length are loaded, the overall capacity of 
the ski bag is reduced due to its tapered design.
Loading
1.Fold down the center armrest.
2.Press the button, reach into the recess and 
fold down the cover.
3.Open the Velcro fastener, spread the ski 
bag between the front seats and insert the 
skis or snowboards. 
The zip fastener makes objects in the ski 
bag easier to reach.
4.Clip the hooks of the ski bag retaining strap 
into the eyelet.
Only place clean skis in the ski bag. Wrap sharp 
edges to prevent damage.
Securing cargo
After loading, secure the ski bag and its con-
tents. Tighten the retaining strap on the ten-
sioning buckle for this purpose. 

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Secure the ski bag in the manner 
described; otherwise, it could endanger 
the car's occupants, e.g. in case of heavy brak-
ing or sudden swerving.<
To store the ski bag, perform the steps 
described for loading in reverse order.
Removing the ski bag
The ski bag can be completely removed, e.g. for 
faster drying or to allow you to use other inserts.
1.Fold down the center panel in the rear seat 
backrest.
2.Pull the handle, arrow1.
3.Pull out the insert, arrow 2.
For more information on the various 
inserts available, contact your BMW cen-
ter.<
Convertible: through-loading 
opening with integrated 
transport bag*
The transport bag is designed for safe, clean 
transport of up to 4 pairs of standard skis or up 
to 2 snowboards.
When the rear seat backrest is folded up, you 
can remove the insert and use the transport bag 
with the regular through-loading opening. To 
transport larger objects, you can fold down the 
rear seat backrest to create an expanded 
through-loading opening.
With the transport bag you can stow skis with a 
length of up to 6 ft 2 in/1.90 m. When skis of 6 ft 
2 in/1.90 m length are loaded, the overall capac-
ity of the transport bag is reduced due to its 
tapered design.
Loading
1.For loading using the regular through-load-
ing opening:
Press the button down and remove the 
insert from the front.
For loading with the through-loading open-
ing expanded:
Fold down the rear seat backrest, refer to 
page110.
2.Front cover: press the two recesses 
together and fold the cover down until it 
engages.
3.In the cargo area: press the two recesses 
together and fold down the cover.
4.Undo the Velcro fastener and spread out 
the transport bag between the front seats. 

Everything from A - Z
250 Care219
– automatic car washes219
– care products219
– carpets221
– CD/DVD drives222
– chrome parts220
– displays221
– exterior219
– fine wood parts221
– headlamps220
– high-pressure washer219
– interior221
– leather221
– light-alloy wheels221
– paintwork220
– plastic parts221
– retractable hardtop220
– rubber seals220
– safety belts221
– sensors and cameras221
– upholstery and cloth 
trim221
– washing the car 
manually220
– windows220
Cargo, securing122
Cargo area
– capacity241
– Comfort Access34
– folding up the floor 
panel112
– lamp, refer to Interior 
lamps97
– opening from inside31
– opening from outside31
Cargo loading120
– securing cargo122
– stowing cargo121
– vehicle120
Car jack
– jacking points228
Car key, refer to Integrated 
key/remote control26
Car phone
– installation location, refer to 
Center armrest107
– refer to separate Owner's 
ManualCar phone, refer to 
Telephone176
Car radio, refer to Radio149
Car shampoo221
Catalytic converter, refer to 
Hot exhaust system119
CD, audio playback157
CD changer157,161
– controls146
– fast forward/reverse159
– filling or emptying the 
magazine162
– random play sequence158
– selecting a track157
– switching on/off146
– tone control146
– volume146
CD player157
– controls146
– fast forward/reverse159
– random play sequence158
– selecting a track157
– switching on/off146
– tone control146
– volume146
Center armrest107
Center brake lamp
– replacing bulb227
Center console, refer to 
Around the center 
console14
Central locking
– from inside30
– from outside27
Central locking system27
– Comfort Access33
– hotel function31
– setting unlocking 
characteristics27
Changes, technical, refer to 
For your own safety5
Changing bulbs, refer to 
Lamps and bulbs223
Changing the language on the 
Control Display79
Changing the measurement 
units on the Control 
Display72
Changing wheels227Chassis number, refer to 
Engine compartment213
Check Control77
Child restraint fixing system 
LATCH53
Child restraint systems52
Child seats, refer to 
Transporting children 
safely52
Chrome parts221
Chrome polish221
Cigarette lighter, refer to 
Lighter109
Cleaning headlamps61
– washer fluid61
Cleaning your BMW, refer to 
Care219
Clock69
– 12h/24h mode76
– setting the time and date
76
– setting time75
Closing
– from inside30
– from outside27
Clothes hooks108
Cockpit10
Cold start, refer to Starting the 
engine56
Combined instrument, refer to 
Instrument cluster12
Comfort Access33
– replacing the battery35
Comfort access, refer to 
Comfort Access33
Comfort area, refer to Around 
the center console14
Compartment for remote 
control, refer to Ignition 
lock55
Compass105
Computer70
– displays on Control 
Display71
Computer, refer to iDrive16
Concierge service191
Condensation, refer to When 
the vehicle is parked120
Condition Based Service 
CBS217 

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Oil, refer to Engine oil213
Oil consumption213
Oil level213
Old batteries, refer to 
Disposal228
Onboard vehicle tool kit223
Opening and closing
– Comfort Access33
– from inside30
– from outside27
– using the door lock29
– via the remote control27
Options, selecting for 
navigation136
Orientation menu, refer to 
Start menu17
Outlets
– refer to Ventilation101
Output, refer to Engine 
data238
Outside-air mode
– automatic climate 
control100
Outside temperature 
display69
– changing units of 
measure72
– in computer72
Outside temperature 
warning69
Overheated engine, refer to 
Coolant temperature70
Overriding selector lever 
lock59
Overview
– radio control146
P
Paintwork care220
Park assistant, refer to Park 
Distance Control81
Park Distance Control PDC81
Parked car ventilation101
– preselecting switch-on 
times102
– switching on and off 
directly102Parking
– vehicle56
Parking aid, refer to Park 
Distance Control PDC81
Parking brake56
– indicator lamp57
Parking lamps93
– replacing bulbs224
Parking lamps/low beams93
Passenger side mirror tilt 
function50
Pathway lighting94
Personal Profile26
Phone book179
Phone numbers
– dialing180
Pinch protection system
– glass roof, electric37
– windows36
Placing a call, refer to 
telephone owner's manual
Playing music165
Polish221
Pollen
– refer to Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic 
climate control101
Postal code, entering for 
navigation128
Power failure228
Power windows35
Power windows, refer to 
Windows35
Pressure, tires200
Pressure monitoring, tires84
– Flat Tire Monitor84
Pressure monitoring of tires, 
refer to Tire Pressure 
Monitor TPM86
Programmable buttons on the 
steering wheel11
Protection function, refer to 
Pinch protection system
– glass roof, electric37
– windows36
Providing medical assistance, 
refer to First aid pouch230
Puncture
– Flat Tire Monitor84
R
Radio
– controls146
– HD Radio150
– satellite radio152
– selecting a waveband149
– storing stations149
– switching on/off146
– tone control146
– volume146
Radio position, refer to Radio 
readiness55
Radio readiness55
– switched off56
– switched on55
Radio-remote key, refer to 
Remote control with 
integrated key26
Rain sensor60
Random sequence
– external devices171
– music collection167
Reading lamps97
Rear lamps, refer to Tail 
lamps225
Rear seats
– adjusting head restraints46
– folding down backrests110
Rear turn signals
– replacing bulb225,226
Rear ventilation101
Rearview mirror, refer to 
Mirrors50
Rear window defroster100
Rear window roller blind, refer 
to Roller sun blinds106
Receiving level of mobile 
phone, refer to Status 
information19
Reception
– quality150
– radio station150
Recirculated-air mode100
Recirculation of air, refer to 
Recirculated-air mode100
Reclining seat, refer to 
Backrest43
Refueling198