2012 BMW M3 height adjustment

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injure your abdomen in the event of a frontal
collision.
Avoid wearing bulky clot hing and regularly pull
the belt in the upper-body area taut; otherwise,
its restraining effect could be impaired.<
Safety belts, refer to page 53.
Seats
Note before adjusting
Never attempt to adjust your seat while
the vehicle is moving. The seat could
respond with unexpected movement, and the
ensuing loss of vehicle co ntrol could lead to an
accident.
On the front passenger seat as well, do not
incline the backrest too fa r to the rear while the
vehicle is being driven; otherwise, there is a
danger in the event of an accident of sliding
under the safety belt, eliminating the protection
normally provided by the belt. <
Comply with the instructions on head restraint
height on page 50, and on damaged safety
belts on page 54.
Manual adjustment
Observe the adjustment instructions on
page 48 to ensure the best possible per-
sonal protection. <
Longitudinal direction
Pull lever1 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 we ight to the back-
rest or lift it off, as necessary.
Angle
Pull the lever and apply yo ur weight to the seat
or lift it off, as necessary.
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Thigh support
Pull the lever and move the thigh support for-
ward or back.
Electrical adjustment
Observe the adjustment instructions on
page
48 to ensure the best possible per-
sonal protection. <
1 Longitudinal direction
2 Height
3 Angle
4 Backrest
5 Convertible: 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.
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Longitudinal adjustment from
outside/behind
To move the front seat s 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
Correctly adjusted head restraint
A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the
risk of neck injury in the event of an accident.
Correctly adjust the head restraints of all
occupied seats; otherwise, there is an
increased risk of injury in an accident. <
Height
Adjust the head restraint so that its center is
approximately at ear level.
Distance
Adjust the distance so that the head restraint is
as close as possible to the back of the head.
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 fu nction of the active
head restraint.
Do not hang any items, e.g. clothes hangers,
directly on the head re straints. Attach only
BMW approved accessories to the seat or head
restraint. Otherwise, the protective
function 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 faults, i mmobilization, or after the
active head restraints have been triggered,
have the testing, repa ir, or disassembly per-
formed only by your BMW center or a workshop
that has the required explosives licenses.
Unprofessional attempts to work on the system
could lead to failure in an emergency or to
undesired airbag activa tion, either of which
could result in personal injury. <
For technical reasons, the head restraint
cannot be removed. <
Coupe: front seats
Height adjustment
>To raise: pull up.
> To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and
slide the head restraint down.
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Convertible: front seats
Height adjustment
>
To raise: press the button upward.
> To lower: press th e button downward.
Adjusting the distance to the back of
the head
>Forward: pull up.
> 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.
> To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and
slide the head restraint down.
Removing
Only remove a head rest raint if no one will be
sitting on the seat in question.
1. Pull up as far as it will go.
2. Press the button, arrow 1, tilt the rear seat
backrest slightly forward and pull the head
restraint all the way out.
Entering the rear seats
Coupe: seat with manual longitudinal
adjustment
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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 re arview 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 an y 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 mo tion; otherwise, there
is a risk of an accident due to unexpected move-
ment. <
1. Fold the lever down.
2. Move the steering wheel to the preferred
height and angle to suit your seated posi-
tion.
3. Swing the lever back up.
Do not use force to swing the lever
back up; otherwise, the mechanism
will be damaged. <
Steering wheel heating
Press the button.
The LED in the button lights up when the steer-
ing wheel heating is switched on.
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ReferenceEverything from A to Z
Grills116
Gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights 287
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking
brake 63
Hands-free system 14,213
Hazard warning flashers 14
HDC Hill Descent Control 99
Head airbags 107
Headlamp control, automatic 110
Headlamp flasher 71
– indicator lamp 11,13
Head Light, refer to Adaptive Light Control 112
Head restraints 50
– rear, removing 51
– sitting safely 47
Heated
– mirrors 55
– rear window 119
– seats 53
– steering wheel 56
Heating
– mirrors 55
– rear window 119
– seats 53
– steering wheel 56
Heating and ventilation, refer to Climate 116
Heavy loads, refer to Stowing
cargo 142
Height, refer to Dimensions 285
Height adjustment
– seats 48
– steering wheel 56
High-beam Assistant 113
High beams 112
– headlamp flasher 112
– indicator lamp 13
High beams and low beams, automatic, refer to High-
beam Assistant 113High-pressure
washer 266,267
High water, refer to Driving through water 140
Highways, refer to Route
criteria 159
Hill Descent Control HDC 99
Hills 141
Holders for cups 128
Homepage BMW 4
Hood 260
Hooks for shopping bags 131
Horn 10,11
Hotel function, refer to
Lo
cking or unlocking
separately 36
Hot exhaust system 140
Hydraulic brake assist, refer to Dynamic Brake Control 97
Hydroplaning 140
I
Ice warning, refer to Outside
temperature warning 82
Identification marks
– Run-flat tires 258
– tire coding 255
iDrive 18
– adjusting brightness 94
– changing date and time 90
– changing language 94
– changing settings 94
– changing units of measure
and display format 87
– controls 18
– menu guidance 19
– operating principle 18
– overview 18
– start menu 19
– status information 21
iDrive operating principle 18
Ignition 62
– switched off 62
– switched on 62 Ignition key, refer to Remote
control with integrated
key 30
Ignition key position 1, refer to Radio readiness 61
Ignition key position 2, refer to Ignition on 62
Ignition lock 61
Imprint 2
Incoming call 209
Indicator and warning
lamps 13
– Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 103
Inflation pressure, refer to Tire inflation pressure 239
Inflation pressure monitoring, refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor TPM 102
Initializing
– after power failure 274
– compass, refer to
Calibrating 125
– Flat Tire Monitor FTM 100
– glass roof 42
– refer to Setting the time and
date 90
Installation location
– telephone 126
Instructions for navigation system, refer to Voice
instructions 161
Instrument cluster 12
Instrument cluster, refer to
Cockpit 10
Instrument combination, refer to Instrument cluster 12
Instrument lighting 114
Integrated key 30
Integr

ated universal remote
control 122
Interactive map 155
Interior lamps 114
– remote control 33
Interior motion sensor 38
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ReferenceEverything from A to Z
Recirculation of air, refer to
Recirculated air mode 118
Reclining seat, refer to Backrest 48
Redialing 212
Refueling 236
Releasing
– hood 260
Remaining distance, refer to Cruising range 84
Reminders 224
Remote control 30
– battery renewal 40
– Comfort Access 38
– garage door opener 122
– malfunction 34,39
– removing from the ignition lock 61
– service data 264
– trunk lid 33
Replacement fuses, refer to Fuses 275
Replacement remote control 30
Replacing bulbs, refer to
Lamps and bulbs 270
Replacing tires 257
Replacing tires, refer to New
wheels and tires 257
Reporting safety defects 7
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel
gauge 83
Restraint systems
– for children 57
– refer to Safety belts 53
Retractable hardtop 43
– care, refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
– convenient opening and closing 32
– remote control 32
Reverse gear 67
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic 65
– manual transmission 64Road map
162
Roadside
Assistance 229,277
Roadside parking lamps 112
– replacing bulbs 271
Roadworthiness te st, refer to
Service requirements 87
Roller sunblinds 126
Rollover protection system, Convertible 109
– resetting 109
Roof load capacity 287
Roof-mounted luggage rack 143
Rope,

refer to Tow-starting,
towing away 280
Rotary/pushbutton, refer to iDrive 18
Route 159,160
– bypassing sections 160
– changing 159,160
– changing criteria 159
– displaying streets or towns/ cities 160
– map view 162
– selecting 159
Route instructions, refer to Destination guidance
through voice
instructions 161
Route map, refer to Map
view 162
Route section, changing 160
Route selection 159
RSC Runflat System Component, refer to Run-
flat tires 258
Runflat System Component RSC, refer to Run-flat
tires 258 Run-flat tires
258
– continuing driving with a
damaged tire 101
– flat tire 101
– Flat Tire Monitor 101
– inflation pressure 239
– new tires 257
– tire replacement 257
– winter tires 258
Runflat tyres, refer to Run-flat tires 258S
Safety-belt height
adjustment 54
Safety belts 53
– belt hand-over 54
– damage 54
– indicator/warning lamp 54
– reminder 54
– sitting safely 47
Safety systems
– airbags 107
– Antilock Brake System
ABS 97
– brake system 97
– driving stability control 97
– Dynamic Stability Control DSC 97
– rollover protection system,
Convertible 109
– safety belts 53
Safety tires, refer to Run-flat
tires 258
Saving fuel 138
Screen, refer to iDrive
controls 18
Screw thread for tow fitting 279
Seat adjustment
– electric 49
– mechanical 48
Seat and mirror memory 53
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