
Head restraints
Correctly adjusted head restraint
A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the
risk of injury to cervical vertebrae in the event of
an accident.
Adjusting the head restraint
If possible, correctly adjust the head re‐
straints of all occupied seats; otherwise, there is
an increased risk of injury in an accident.◀
Front
Height
Adjust the head restraint so that its center is ap‐
proximately at ear level.
Distance
Adjust the distance so that the head restraint is
as close as possible to the back of the head.
Active head restraint
In the event of a rear-end collision with a certain
severity, the active head restraint automatically
reduces the distance from the head.
Reduced protective function▷Do not use seat or head restraint cov‐
ers.▷Do not hang objects, e.g., clothes hangers,
on the head restraints.▷Only attach accessories approved by BMW
to the seat or head restraint.
Otherwise, the protective function of the active
head restraint will be impaired and the personal
safety of the occupants will be endangered.◀
Adjusting the height
Adjusting electrically.
Distance to the back of the head
▷Forward: pull.▷Back: press the button and push the head
restraint toward the rear.
Adjusting the side extensions
Fold forward for increased lateral support in the
resting position.
Removing
The head restraints cannot be removed.
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rear seat backrests. Otherwise, injury or damage
may result.◀
Locking the backrest
Before driving with passengers in the rear
of the vehicle, make sure that the backrests are
engaged and thus locked in place. Otherwise,
the restraining effect of the safety belts may be
limited in an accident.◀
Preventing indentations
When folding down the rear seats, ensure
that the safety belt buckles are located in the
recesses provided form them in the seat. Oth‐
erwise they can create indentations in the back‐
rest.◀
Opening1.Unlock the belt lock of the center safety belt
in the rear using the latch plate of another
safety belt.2.Insert the latch plate at the end of the belt
into the specially designated fixture on the
rear window shelf.3.Pull the corresponding lever in the cargo
area to release the rear seat backrest.4.The unlocked rear seat backrest moves for‐
ward slightly.5.Fold backrest forward.
Closing
1.Return the rear seat backrest to the upright
seating position and engage it.
Ensure that the lock is securely en‐
gaged
Make sure that the lock engages properly
when folding back, otherwise transported
cargo could enter the passenger compart‐
ment during braking or evasive maneuvers
and endanger the vehicle occupants.◀2.Release the belt tongue from the fixture on
the rear window shelf.3.Insert the belt tongue in the belt lock of the
center safety belt. Make sure you hear the
latch plate engage.
To secure cargo, refer to page  162, with nets or
draw straps, the cargo area is fitted with lashing
eyes.
Ski bag
Capacity
The ski bag can be used to transport up to four
pairs of skis with a length of up to 6 ft/2.10 m or,
depending on the binding, up to two snow‐
boards with a length of up to 5 ft/1.60 m.
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Storage compartmentsVehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not available in a vehicle,
e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐
ment or country variant. This also applies for
safety-related functions and systems.
Notes No loose objects in the passenger com‐
partment
Do not stow any objects in the passenger com‐
partment without securing them; otherwise,
they may present a danger to occupants for in‐
stance during braking and avoidance maneu‐
vers.◀
Do not place anti-slip mats on the dash‐
board
Do not place anti-slip mats on the dashboard.
The mat materials could damage the dash‐
board.◀
Storage compartments
The following storage compartments are avail‐
able in the vehicle interior:▷Glove compartment on the front passenger
side, refer to page  151.▷Storage compartment in the front center
armrest, refer to page  152.▷Storage compartment in the rear center
armrest, refer to page  152.▷Compartments in the doors.▷Pockets on the backrests of the front seats.▷Net in the front passenger footwell.Glove compartment
Opening
Pull the handle.
The light in the glove compartment switches on.
Close the glove compartment again im‐
mediately
Close the glove compartment immediately after
use while driving; otherwise, injury may occur
during accidents.◀
Closing
Fold up the cover.
USB interface for data transfer
At a glance
The USB interface is located in the glove com‐
partment.
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F
Failure message, refer to Check Control  74 
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm  41 
Fan, refer to Air flow  141 
Fault displays, refer to Check Control  74 
Filler neck for engine oil  187 
Fine wood, care  205 
First aid kit  199 
Fitting for towing, refer to Tow fitting  202 
Flat tire, changing wheels  195 
Flat Tire Monitor FTM  97 
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM  94 
Flat tire, warning lamp  95, 98  
Flooding  159 
Floor carpet, care  205 
Floor mats, care  205 
Fold-out position, windshield wipers  66 
Foot brake  159 
For the headliner, refer to All around the interior rearview
mirror  15 
Front airbags  91 
Front center armrest  152 
Front fog lamps  89 
Front lamps   0 
Front passenger airbags, au‐ tomatic deactivation  93 
Front passenger airbags, indi‐ cator lamp  93 
Front seats  45 
Front turn signals, refer to Light-emitting diodes,
LEDs  193 
FTM Flat Tire Monitor  97 
Fuel cap  170 
Fuel consumption, current  78 
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion  82 Fuel filler flap  170 
Fuel gauge  77 
Fuel quality  172 
Fuel, tank capacity  212 
Fuse  197 
G
Garage door opener, refer to Integrated universal remote
control  145 
Gasoline  172 
Gasoline quality  172 
Gear change, automatic trans‐ mission  68 
General driving notes  158 
Glass sunroof, powered with tilt function  43 
Glove compartment  151 
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved  211 
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking brake  62 
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code  146 
Hazard warning flashers  198 
HDC Hill Descent Control  112 
Head airbags  91 
Headlamp control, auto‐ matic  87 
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture  87 
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture via remote control  35 
Headlamp flasher  65 
Headlamp glass  193 
Headlamps   0 
Headlamps, care  204 
Headlamp washer system  65 
Head restraints  45 
Head restraints, front  50 
Head-Up Display  138 
Head-up Display, care  206 Heavy cargo, stowing  162 
Height, seats  45 
Height, vehicle  210 
High-beam Assistant  88 
High beams  65 
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant  88 
Hill Descent Control HDC  112 
Hills  160 
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant  110 
Hints  6 
Holder for beverages  153 
Homepage  6 
Hood  184 
Horn  12 
Hotel function, trunk lid  38 
Hot exhaust system  158 
HUD Head-Up Display  138 
Hydroplaning  159 
I
Ice warning, refer to External temperature warning  77 
Icy roads, refer to External temperature warning  77 
Identification marks, tires  178 
Identification number, refer to Important features in the en‐
gine compartment  184 
iDrive  16 
Ignition key, refer to Remote control  30 
Ignition off  58 
Ignition on  58 
Indication of a flat tire  95, 98  
Individual air distribution  141 
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile  31 
Inflation pressure, tires  173 
Inflation pressure warning FTM, tires  97 
Info display, refer to Com‐ puter  81 Seite 225Everything from A to ZReference225
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