
AdjustingVehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
Sitting safely The ideal seating position can make a vital
contribution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving.
The seating position plays an important role in
an accident in combination with:▷Safety belts, refer to page  53.▷Head restraints, refer to page  54.▷Airbags, refer to page  97.
Seats
Hints Do not adjust the seat while driving
Do not adjust the driver's seat while driv‐
ing, or the seat could respond with unexpected
movement and the ensuing loss of vehicle
control could lead to an accident.◀
Do not incline the backrest too far to the
rear
Do not incline the backrest too far to the rear
while driving, or there is a risk of slipping under
the safety belt in the event of an accident. This
would eliminate the protection normally pro‐
vided by the belt.◀
Keep the movement area unobstructed
When changing the seat position, keep
the seat's area of movement unobstructed;
otherwise, people might get injured or objects
damaged.◀
Manually adjustable seats
At a glance1Forward/backward2Thigh support3Seat tilt4Backrest width5Lumbar support6Height7Backrest tilt
Forward/backward
Pull the lever and slide the seat in the desired
direction.
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After releasing the lever, move the seat for‐
ward or back slightly making sure it engages
properly.
Height
Pull the lever and apply your weight to the seat
or lift it off, as necessary.
Backrest tilt
Pull the lever and apply your weight to the
backrest or lift it off, as necessary.
Seat tilt
Pull the lever and move the seat to the desired
tilt. After releasing the lever, apply your weight
to the seat or lift it off to make sure the seat
engages properly.
Electrically adjustable seats
At a glance1Seat and mirror memory2Backrest width3Lumbar support4Backrest tilt5Forward/backward, height, seat tilt
General information
The seat setting for the driver's seat is stored
for the profile currently in use. When the vehi‐
cle is unlocked via the remote control, the po‐
sition is automatically retrieved if the Function,
refer to page  44, is activated for this purpose.
Adjustments in detail
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2.Height.3.Seat tilt.4.Backrest tilt.Thigh support
Pull the lever at the front of the seat and adjust
the thigh support.
Lumbar support The curvature of the seat backrest can be ad‐
justed in a way that it supports the lumbar re‐
gion of the spine. The lower back and the
spine are supported for upright posture.
▷Press the front/rear section
of the switch.
The curvature is increased/
decreased.▷Press the upper/lower sec‐
tion of the switch.
The curvature is shifted up/
down.
Backrest width
Change the width of the back‐
rest using the side wings to ad‐
just the lateral support.
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Adjusting the height▷To raise: push.▷To lower: press button, arrow 1, and push
headrest down.
The center head restraint cannot be adjusted
in elevation.
Folding down head restraints Extending/retracting head restraint
Only fold down head restraint if no pas‐
sengers are in the rear. Fold out retracted
headrests again if passengers are being car‐
ried in the rear; otherwise, there is increased
risk of injury in the event of an accident.◀
▷To lower flaps: press the button, arrow 1,
and press down the head restraint, arrow 2.▷Fold back up: pull up head restraints.
Removing
Only remove the head restraint if no one will be
sitting in the seat in question.
1.Raise the head restraint up against the re‐
sistance.2.Press button, arrow 1, and pull the head re‐
straint out completely.
Before transporting passengers
Reinstall the head restraint before trans‐
porting anyone in the seat; otherwise, the pro‐
tective function of the head restraint is unavail‐
able.◀
Seat and mirror memory
Hints Do not retrieve the memory while driving
Do not retrieve the memory setting while
driving, as an unexpected movement of the
seat could result in an accident.◀
Keep the movement area unobstructed
When changing the seat position, keep
the seat's area of movement unobstructed;
otherwise, people might get injured or objects
damaged.◀
The conceptTwo driver's seat and exterior mirror positions
can be stored per profile, refer to page  35, and
called up. Settings for the backrest width and
lumbar support are not stored in memory.
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem  119 
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go  124 
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control  75 
Accessories and parts  7 
Activated-charcoal filter  150 
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion  116 
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC  124 
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display  118 
Adaptive Light Control  93 
Additives, oil  208 
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints  50 
After washing vehicle  230 
Airbags  97 
Airbags, indicator/warning light  98 
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode  146, 149  
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function  146, 149  
Air distribution, manual  146, 149  
Air flow, air conditioner  146 
Air flow, automatic climate control  149 
Air pressure, tires  189 
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion  150 
Alarm system  44 
Alarm, unintentional  45 
All around the center con‐ sole  16 
All around the roofliner  17 All around the steering
wheel  14 
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires  198 
All-wheel-drive  120 
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter  153 
Alternative oil types  208 
Ambient light  96 
Antifreeze, washer fluid  71 
Antilock Brake System, ABS  119 
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC  119 
Approved axle load  236 
Approved engine oils, see Suitable engine oil
types  208 
Arrival time  88 
Ash tray  156 
Assistance when driving off  123  
Assist system information, on Control Display  90 
Attentiveness assistant  118 
AUTO intensity  148 
Automatic car wash  229 
Automatic climate con‐ trol  145  
Automatic climate control with enhanced features  147 
Automatic Cruise Control with Stop & Go  124 
Automatic Curb Monitor  58 
Automatic deactivation, front- seat passenger airbags  99 
Automatic headlight con‐ trol  93 
Automatic locking  44 
Automatic recirculated-air control  149 Automatic transmission, see
Steptronic transmission  72 
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control  148 
AUTO program, climate con‐ trol  146  
AUTO program, intensity  148 
Auto Start/Stop function  66 
Average fuel consumption  87 
Average speed  87 
Axle loads, weights  236 
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support  52 
Backrest, width  52 
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit  224  
Bar for tow-starting/ towing  227 
Battery replacement, vehicle battery  221 
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control  35 
Battery, vehicle  220 
Belts, safety belts  53 
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder  162 
Blinds, sun protection  47 
BMW Advanced Diesel  185 
BMW Assist, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation 
BMW Driver’s Guide App  6 
BMW Homepage  6 
BMW Internet page  6 
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem  210 
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Lock, door 39 
Locking/unlocking via door lock  39 
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control  37 
Locking, automatic  44 
Locking, settings  43 
Locking via trunk lid  40 
Lock, power window  47 
Locks, doors, and win‐ dows  63 
Low beams  92 
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant  94 
Lower back support  52 
Low-Sulfur Diesel  185 
Luggage rack, see Roof- mounted luggage rack  171 
Lumbar support  52 
M
Maintenance  210 
Maintenance require‐ ments  210 
Maintenance, service require‐ ments  83 
Maintenance system, BMW  210 
Make-up mirror  156 
Malfunction displays, see Check Control  78 
Manual air distribu‐ tion  146, 149  
Manual air flow  146, 149  
Manual mode, Steptronic transmission  74 
Manual operation, door lock  39 
Manual operation, exterior mirrors  58 
Manual operation, fuel filler flap  182 
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC  133 Manual operation, rearview
camera  136 
Manual operation, Side View  138 
Manual operation, Top View  139 
Manual transmission  72 
Marking on approved tires  198 
Marking, run-flat tires  199 
Master key, refer to Remote control  34 
Maximum cooling  148 
Maximum speed, display  85 
Maximum speed, winter tires  198 
Measure, units of  90 
Medical kit  224 
Memory, seat, mirror  56 
Menu, EfficientDynamics  176 
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter  86 
Menus, operating, iDrive  18 
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept  20 
Messages, see Check Con‐ trol  78 
Microfilter  147, 150  
Minimum tread, tires  197 
Mirror  57 
Mirror memory  56 
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle  167 
Mobility System  199 
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety  7 
Moisture in headlight  213 
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play  18 
Mounting of child restraint systems  60 
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons  14 N
Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication 
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints  54 
Neck restraints, rear, refer to Head restraints  55 
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner  231 
New wheels and tires  197 
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing  227 
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis  211 
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis  211 
Obstacle marking, rearview camera  136 
Octane rating, refer to Rec‐ ommended fuel grade  184 
Odometer  82 
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication 
Oil  206  
Oil, adding  207 
Oil additives  208 
Oil change  208 
Oil change interval, service requirements  83 
Oil filler neck  207 
Oil types, alternative  208 
Oil types, approved  208 
Old batteries, disposal  221 
On-board computer  86 
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display  18 
Onboard vehicle tool kit  212 
Opening/closing via door lock  39 
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