Adjustments
44
Storing
1.Switch on radio readiness or the ignition,
refer to page50.
2.Adjust the seat and exterior mirrors to the
desired positions.
3.Press the button.
The LED in the button lights up.
4.Press the desired memory button 1 or 2: the
LED goes out.
The driver's seat and exterior mirror posi-
tions are stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
Call-up
Do not call up memory while you are driv-
ing; otherwise, unexpected seat move-
ment could result in an accident.<
Convenience mode
1.Unlock and open the driver's door or switch
on radio readiness, refer to page50.
2.Briefly press the desired memory
button1or 2.
The adjusting procedure is halted immediately
when you touch a seat adjustment switch or
one of the memory buttons.
Safety feature
1.Close the driver's door and switch the igni-
tion on or off, refer to page50.
2.Press the desired memory button1 or2
and keep it pressed until the adjustment
process has been completed.
If the button was pressed accidentally:
Press the button again; the LED goes out.
Call-up with the remote control
The driver's seat position last stored is stored
for the remote control currently in use.
You can select whether the seat should be reset
to that position.
When this Personal Profile function is
used, first make sure that the footwell
behind the driver's seat is free of obstacles.
Failure to do so could result in damage to the
objects if the seat were to move rearward.<
The adjusting procedure is halted immediately
when you touch a seat adjustment switch or
one of the memory buttons.
1."Settings"
2."Door locks"
3."Last seat position automatic"
Safety belts
Observe the adjustment instructions on
page41 to ensure the best possible per-
sonal protection.<
Before every drive, make sure that all occupants
wear their safety belts. Airbags complement the
safety belt as an additional safety device, but
they do not represent a substitute.
Controls
45Reference
At a glance
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Closing
Make sure you hear the latch plate engage in
the belt buckle.
The upper belt anchor is suitable for adults of
any stature as long as the seat is adjusted prop-
erly, refer to page41.
Opening
1.Grasp the belt firmly.
2.Press the red button in the buckle.
3.Guide the belt into its reel.
'Fasten safety belts' reminder for driver
and passenger*
The indicator lamp comes on and an
acoustic signal sounds. In addition, a
message appears on the Control Dis-
play. Check whether the safety belt
has been fastened correctly.
The 'Fasten safety belts' reminder is issued as
long as the driver's safety belt has not been fas-
tened. In some country-specific versions, the
'Fasten safety belts' reminder is also activated
at road speeds above approx. 5 mph or 8 km/h if
the passenger safety belt is not fastened, if
objects are placed on the passenger seat, or if
driver or passenger unfasten their safety belts.
Damage to safety belts
If the safety belts are damaged or
stressed in an accident: have the belt sys-
tem, including any belt tensioners or child
restraint systems, replaced and the belt
anchors checked. Have this work done only by
your BMW center or at a workshop that works
according to BMW repair procedures with cor-
respondingly trained personnel. Otherwise, it is
not guaranteed that the safety devices will func-
tion properly.<
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors
The passenger's mirror is more convex
than the driver's mirror. The objects seen
in the mirror are closer than they appear. Do not
gauge your distance from traffic behind you on
the basis of what you see in the mirror; other-
wise, there is an increased risk of an accident.<
1Adjustments
2Folding mirrors in and out
*
3Switching to the other mirror or automatic
curb monitor
*
The setting for the exterior mirrors is stored for
the remote control currently in use
*. The stored
position is called up automatically when the
vehicle is unlocked.
Manual adjustment
The mirrors can also be adjusted manually:
press the edge of the glass.
Folding mirrors in and out*
At driving speeds up to approx. 12 mph/
20 km/h, you can fold the mirrors in and out by
pressing button2. This can be beneficial in nar-
row streets, for example, or for moving mirrors
that were folded in by hand back out into their
correct positions. Mirrors that were folded in are
folded out automatically at a speed of approx.
25 mph/40 km/h.
Before entering an automatic car wash,
fold in the exterior mirrors by hand or with
button2 to prevent them from being damaged
due to the width of the vehicle.<
Adjustments
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Automatic heating
Depending on the outside temperature, both
exterior mirrors are heated automatically when
the engine is running or the ignition is
switched on.
Passenger-side mirror tilt function –
automatic curb monitor*
Activating
1.Push the switch to the position for the
driver's side mirror, arrow 1.
2.Engage reverse gear or move the selector
lever to position R.
The glass of the mirror on the passenger
side tilts slightly down. This allows the
driver to see the area immediately adjacent
to the vehicle, e.g., a curb, when backing
into a parking space.
Deactivating
Push the switch to the position for the passen-
ger-side mirror, arrow 2.
Interior rearview mirror
Turn the knob to reduce glare from the head-
lamps of cars behind you when driving
at night.
Interior and exterior mirrors, automatic
dimming feature*
The automatic dimming feature of the interior
and exterior mirrors
* is controlled by two photo
cells in the interior rearview mirror. One photo
cell is in the mirror frame, see arrow; the other is
on the back of the mirror.
In order to ensure that the system functions
correctly, keep the photo cells clean, do not
cover the area between the interior rearview
mirror and windshield, and do not affix adhesive
labels or stickers of any kind to the windshield
directly in front of the mirror.
Steering wheel
Adjustments
Do not adjust the steering wheel position
while the car is in motion; otherwise, there
is a risk of accident due to an unexpected
movement.<
1.Fold the lever down.
2.Move the steering wheel to the preferred
height and angle to suit your seated
position.
Controls
85Reference
At a glance
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
able to detect or signal low tire pressure as
intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a
variety of reasons, including the installation of
replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the
vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning
properly. Always check the TPMS malfunction
telltale after replacing one or more tires or
wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the
replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow
the TPMS to continue to function properly.
Servotronic*
The concept
The Servotronic varies the steering force
required to turn the wheels depending on the
speed at which you are driving. When you are
driving at low speeds, power steering provides
more support, i. e. little effort is needed to turn
the wheels. Power steering support lessens as
your speed increases.
The system works automatically.
Malfunction
Malfunctions are displayed via Check Control.
Dynamic brake lamps*
On the left: normal braking.
On the right: sharp braking.
During sharp braking, the brake lamps and the
dynamic brake lamps of your BMW light up.
The dynamic brake lamps are automatically
activated if the turn signal is not flashing.
Airbags
The following airbags are located under the
marked covers:
1Front airbags
2Side airbags in the seat backrests
3Knee airbag
Protective action
Observe the adjustment instructions on
page41 to ensure the best possible per-
sonal protection.<
The front airbags help protect the driver and
passenger by responding to frontal impacts in
which safety belts alone cannot provide ade-
quate restraint. When needed, the side airbags
help provide protection in the event of a side
impact. The relevant side airbag supports the
head and the side upper body area.
The airbags have been designed to not be trig-
gered in every collision situation, e.g., not in
minor accidents or rear-end collisions.
Do not apply adhesive materials to the
cover panels of the airbags, cover them or
modify them in any other way.
Keep the dashboard and window on the pas-
senger side clear, i.e., do not cover with adhe-
sive labels or coverings, and do not attach hold-
ers such as for navigation instruments and
mobile phones.
Do not attach seat covers, cushions or other
objects to the front seats that are not specifi-
cally approved for seats with integral side air-
bags. Do not hang items of clothing such as
coats or jackets over the backrests.
Do not attempt to remove the airbag retention
system from the vehicle. Do not modify the indi-
Everything from A to Z
240 Display, refer to iDrive
controls16
Display lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting91
Displays
– on the Control Display16
Displays, refer to Instrument
cluster12
Displays and controls10
Disposal
– coolant204
– remote control battery36
– vehicle battery216
Distance remaining to service,
refer to Service
requirements69
Distance warning, refer to
Park Distance Control
PDC77
Door key, refer to Remote
control with integrated
key28
Door lock31
Doors, emergency
operation31
DOT Quality Grades197
Draft-free ventilation95,98
Drinks holders, refer to
Cupholders105
Drive mode56
Drive-off assistance, refer to
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC78
Drive-off assistant80
Driving lamps, refer to Parking
lamps/low beams88
Driving notes112
Driving off on hills, refer to
Drive-off assistant80
Driving position, engaging,
refer to Transmission
positions56
Driving stability control
systems78,79
Driving through water114
Driving tips, refer to Driving
notes112
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control78Dual clutch transmission55
– kickdown56
DVD
– country codes153
– settings154
– video playback153
DVD changer155
– malfunctions157
DVD changer, refer to CD
changer151
DVD menu154
DVD player, refer to CD
player151
DVD video153
Dynamic Brake Control
DBC78
Dynamic destination
guidance131
Dynamic Driving Control79
E
Eject button, refer to Buttons
on the CD/DVD player140
Electrical malfunction
– door lock31
– driver's door31
– fuel filler flap192
– M dual clutch transmission
with Drivelogic58
Electric seat adjustment42
Electric steering wheel lock
– with Comfort Access35
Electronic brake-force
distribution EBV78
Electronic oil level check202
Electronic Stability Program
ESP, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control DSC78
Emergency actuation,
automatic transmission,
refer to Overriding selector
lever lock55
Emergency operation
– fuel filler flap, manual
release192
Emergency operation, refer to
Manual operation
– door lock31Emergency release
– luggage compartment lid
from inside33
Emergency Request218
Emergency services, refer to
Roadside Assistance218
Energy, saving
– saving fuel112
Engine
– breaking in112
– data226
– overheated, refer to Coolant
temperature65
– speed226
– starting51
– starting, Comfort Access34
– switching off52
Engine compartment202
Engine coolant, refer to
Coolant204
Engine oil
– adding204
– additives, refer to Specified
engine oils204
– alternative oil types204
– BMW Maintenance
System206
– capacity228
– checking level202
– intervals between changes,
refer to Service
requirements69
– specified engine oils204
Engine output, refer to Engine
data226
Engine speed, refer to Engine
data226
Engine starting, refer to
Starting the engine51
Entering special destinations
by name126
Entering the
address121,127
Entry lamps, refer to Interior
lamps92
Entry map for destination126
Equalizer, tone setting141
Error messages, refer to
Check Control73