2013 BMW 328I XDRIVE COUPE fold seats

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Opening and closing
Controls
Folding
Slide the red release lever towards the middle of
the wind deflector and push the two halves
apart.
Loading function
Cargo can still be loaded on the rear seat of the
vehicle even if the wind deflector has been
installed.
1.
Lower all windows.
2. Fold down the top section of the wind
deflector, arrow 1.
3. Turn the rotary handle to position ,
arrow 2.
Fold both sections of the wind deflector forward
and rest them against the front seats, arrow 3. To protect the seat cushions or to use the bag
holders, you can fold the rear backrest down,
refer to page
128.

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Adjustments
Controls
1.
Pull the lever and swing the backrest for-
ward.
2. Push the seat forward.
Previous position
Push the seat backward and swing the backrest
back.
When pushing the seat into its rearmost
position, make sure that no one is injured
and that 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. <
Seat with electrical longitudinal
adjustment
Coupe
Convertible
Seat backrest warning lamp:
Lights up 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. <
Seat heating
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.

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ControlsPractical interior accessories
Coupe:
Roller sunblinds
Briefly press the button in the center console to
raise or lower the roller sunblind.
Glove compartment
Opening
Pull the handle.
The light in the glove compartment comes on.
To prevent injury in the event of an acci-
dent while the vehicle is being driven,
close the glove compartment immediately after
use. <
Closing
Fold the cover up.
Locking
To lock the glove compartment, use the inte-
grated key of the remote control, refer to
page 30. Convertible: when you lock the vehicle from the
outside, the glove compartment is locked as
well.
USB interface for data transmission
Port for importing and exporting data on USB
devices, e.g. music collections, refer to
page
185.
Observe the following when connecting:
> Do not use force when plugging the con-
nector into the USB audio interface.
> Do not connect devices such as fans or
lamps to the USB audio interface.
> Do not connect USB hard discs.
> Do not use the USB interface to recharge
external devices.
Center armrest
Storage compartment
The center armrest between the front seats
contains either a compartment or the cover for
the snap-in adapter, depending on the equip-
ment version.

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Practical interior accessories
Controls
aging the seats. Depending on the vehicle
equipment, the mounting points for the trunk
net are found on the rear panel of the backrest.
To unlock the rear seat backrest: press the but-
ton 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
When the rear seat backrest is folded down, you
will find two bag holders on the trunk 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 trunk
if it has been appropriately secured. <
For more information on loading the vehicle,
refer to page 139.
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 ligh t 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 trunk if it has been appropriately
secured. <
Storage compartments inside
the trunk
Coupe
Depending on your vehicle's equipment, the
following storage spaces can be found in the
trunk:
>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 mounts 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

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ControlsPractical interior accessories
>Net for small objects on the right trim panel
of the trunk
Convertible
Depending on your vehicle's equipment, the
following storage spaces can be found in the
trunk:
>Storage compartment on the left side of the
trunk. To open turn handle by 90°
> Net for securing smaller objects, to be
attached to the mounts on the floor panel
> Rubber strap for subdividing the trunk; 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 may 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 trunk for
securing luggage items with nets or tensioning
straps, refer to page 140.
Coupe: ski bag
The ski bag is designed for safe, clean transport
of up to 4 pairs of sta nda rd s kis o r up to 2 s now-
boards.
With the ski bag you can stow skis with a length
of up to 6.9 ft/2.10 m. When skis of 6.9 ft/
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.
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.

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2.Front cover: press the two recesses
together and fold the cover down until it
engages.
3. In the trunk: 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.
5. Insert the latch plate of the retaining strap
into the belt buckle under the transport bag.
6. Load the transport bag. The zipper eases
access to the stored items.
Only place clean skis in the transport bag. Wrap
sharp edges to prevent damage.
You can use the snaps to shorten the transport
bag if you do not need its full length.Securing cargo
After loading, secure the transport bag and its
contents. Tighten the retaining strap on the
tensioning buckle for this purpose. Secure the transport 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 transport bag, perform the steps
described for loading in reverse order.
Removing the front cover
You can remove the front cover to use the full
height of the through-loading opening. With the
cover folded down, pull the handle, see arrow,
and remove the cover toward the front. To
replace, insert the cover at an angle from above
and let it snap it into place.

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Everything from A to Z
Reference
False alarm
– avoiding unintentional
alarm 38
– switching off an alarm 37
Fastening safety belts, refer to Safety belts 52
Fastest route for
navigation 155
Fault messages, refer to Check Control 89
Filter
– refer to Microfilter/activated- charcoal filter for automatic
climate control 118
First aid pouch 273
Fixture for remote control,
refer to Ignition lock 60
Flash when locking/ unlocking 33
Flat tire
– run-flat tires 254
– Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 100
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 98
– indicating a flat tire 99
– indicator/warning lamp 99
– initialization 98
– snow chains 98,254
– system limits 98
Flat tires, refer to Tire condition 252
Fluid reservoir, refer to Washer fluid reservoir 71
Fog lamps 112
– indicator lamp 13,112
Folding up the floor panel 130
Footwell lamps, refer to
Interior lamps 112
For your own safety 5
Four-wheel drive, refer to
xDrive 97
Front airbags 104
FTM, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor 98 Fuel
233
– average consumption 82
– gauge 81
– high-quality brands 233
– quality 233
– specifications 233
– tank contents, refer to
Capacities 284
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel gauge 81
Fuel consumption indicator
– average fuel consumption 82
Fuel display, refer to Fuel gauge 81
Fuel filler flap 232
– releasing in the event of electrical malfunction 232
Fus es 27

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G
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control 120
Gasoline
– refer to Average consumption 82
Gasoline, refer to Required fuel 233
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel
gauge 81
Gas station recommendations 157
Gear indicator, automatic transmission with
Steptronic 63
Gear indicator, refer to Displays in the instrument
cluster 66
Gearshift lever 66
– automatic transmission with Steptronic 63
– manual transmission 63Gearshifts
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic 63
– manual transmission 63
General driving notes 137
Glass roof, electric 41
– Convenient opening and
closing 32
– Convenient opening and closing with Comfort
Access 39
– initializing 42
– opening, closing 41
– pinch protection system 42
– power failure 42
– remote control 32
– tilting 41
Glove compartment 124
GPS navigation, refer to
Navigation system 144
Grills 114
Gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights 283
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking
brake 62
Hands-free system 14,209
Hazard warning flashers 14
HDC Hill Descent Control 97
Head airbags 104
Headlamp control, automatic 108
Headlamp flasher 70
– indicator lamp 11,13
Head Light, refer to Adaptive
Light Control 109
Head restraints 49
– rear, removing 50
– sitting safely 46
Heated
– mirrors 54
– rear window 117
– seats 51
– steering wheel 55

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Everything from A to Z
Reference
Outside temperature
warning 80
Overheated engine, refer to Coolant temperature 259
Overriding selector lever lock 65
P
Paintwork care 263
Park assistant, refer to Park Distance Control 94
Park Distance Control PDC 94
Parked car ventilation 118
– preselecting switch-on times 118
– switching on and off directly 118
Parking
– vehicle 62
Parking aid, refer to Park Distance Control PDC 94
Parking brake 62
– indicator lamp 62
Parking lamps 108
– replacing bulbs 267
Parking lamps/low beams 108
Parts and accessories, refer to
Vehicle equipment 5
Passenger side mirror tilt function 54
Pathway lighting 109
Personal information, refer to Office 213
Personal Profile 30
Phone numbers
– dialing 206
Pinch protection system
– glass roof, electric 42
– windows 41
Polish 265
Pollen
– refer to Microfilter/activated- charcoal filter for automatic
climate control 118
Power failure 270 Power windows
40
Power windows, refer to Windows 40
Pressure, tires 235
Pressure monitoring, tires 98
– Flat Tire Monitor 98
Pressure monitoring of tires,
refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor TPM 100
Programmable buttons on the
steering wheel 11
Programmable memory keys 23
Protection function, refer to Pinch protection system
– glass roof, electric 42
– windows 41
Providing medical assistance, refer to First aid pouch 273
Puncture
– Flat Tire Monitor 98
R
Radio position, refer to Radio
readiness 60
Radio readiness 60
– switched off 61
– switched on 60
Radio-remote key, refer to Remote control with
integrated key 30
Rain sensor 71
Reading aloud 221
Reading lamps 113
Rear lamps, refer to Tail lamps 268
Rear seats
– adjusting head restraints 50
– folding down backrests 128
Rear ventilation 118
Rearview mirror, refer to Mirrors 53
Rear window defroster 117
Rear window roller blind, refer to Roller sunblinds 124Recirculated air mode
116
Recirculation of air, refer to Recirculated air mode 116
Reclining seat, refer to
Backrest 47
Redialing 208
Refueling 232
Releasing
– hood 256
Remaining distance, refer to
Cruising range 82
Reminders 220
Remote control 30
– battery renewal 39
– Comfort Access 38
– garage door opener 120
– malfunction 34,39
– removing from the ignition lock 60
– service data 260
– trunk lid 33
Replacement fuses, refer to
Fuses 271
Replacement remote control 30
Replacing bulbs, refer to Lamps and bulbs 266
Replacing tires 253
Replacing tires, refer to New wheels and tires 253
Reporting safety defects 7
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel gauge 81
Restraint systems
– for children 56
– refer to Safety belts 52
Retractable hardtop 42
– care, refer to Caring for your vehicle brochure
– C

onvenient opening and
closing 32
– remote control 32
Reverse gear 66
– automatic transmission with Steptronic 64
– manual transmission 63

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