
vated. All settings stored in the profile are au‐
tomatically applied.
If several drivers use their own remote control,
the vehicle will adjust the personal settings
during unlocking. These settings are also re‐
stored, if the vehicle has been used in the
meantime by a person with a different remote
control.
Changes to the settings are automatically
saved in the personal profile.
Three personal profiles and a guest profile can
be created.
Adjusting
The settings for the following systems and
functions are saved in the active profile. The
scope of storable settings is country- and
equipment-dependable.▷Unlocking and locking.▷Lights.▷Climate control.▷Radio.▷Instrument cluster.▷Programmable memory buttons.▷Volumes, tone.▷Control Display.▷Navigation.▷Park Distance Control PDC.▷Rearview camera▷Side View.▷Head-up Display.▷Driving Dynamics Control.▷Driver's seat position, exterior mirror posi‐
tion, steering wheel position.▷Cruise control.▷Intelligent Safety.▷Active Blind Spot Detection.Profile management
Opening profiles Regardless of the remote control in use a dif‐
ferent profile may be activated.1."Settings"2."Profiles"3.Select a profile.▷All settings stored in the called-up profile
are automatically applied.▷The called-up profile is assigned to the re‐
mote control being used at the time.▷If the profile is already assigned to a differ‐
ent remote control, this profile will apply to
both remote controls. It cannot be differen‐
tiated anymore between the settings for
the two remote controls.
Renaming profiles
A personal name can be assigned to every pro‐
file to avoid confusion between the profiles.
1."Settings"2."Profiles"3."Options"4."Rename current profile"
Resetting profiles
The settings of the active profile are reset to
their default values.
1."Settings"2."Profiles"3."Options"4."Reset current profile"
Exporting profiles
Most settings of the active profile can be ex‐
ported.
This can be helpful for securing and retrieving
personal settings, before delivering the vehicle
to a workshop, e.g. Profiles can be taken to an‐
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Forward/backward
Pull the lever and slide the seat in the desired
direction.
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 glance
1Seat 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  46, is activated for this purpose.
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Adjusting the height▷To raise: push.▷To lower: press button, arrow 1, and push
headrest down.
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 concept Two 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.
At a glance
Storing
1.Switch on the ignition.2.Set the desired position.3.  Press button. The LED in the but‐
ton lights up.4.Press selected button 1 or 2 while the LED
is lit. The LED goes out.
If the SET button is pressed accidentally:
Press button again.
The LED goes out.
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Calling up settings
Comfort function1.Open the driver's door.2.Switch off the ignition.3.Briefly press the desired button 1 or 2.
The corresponding seat position is performed
automatically.
The procedure stops when a reel for adjusting
the seat or one of the buttons is pressed.
Safety mode
1.Close the driver's door or reel on the igni‐
tion.2.Press and hold the desired button 1 or 2
until the adjustment procedure is com‐
pleted.
Calling up of a seat position
deactivated
After a brief period, calling up stored seat posi‐
tions is deactivated to save battery power.
To reactivate calling up of a seat position:
▷Open or close the door or tailgate.▷Press a button on the remote control.▷Press the Start/Stop button.
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors
General information The mirror on the passenger side is more
curved than the driver's side mirror.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the mir‐
ror setting is stored for the profile currently in
use. When the vehicle is unlocked via the re‐
mote control, the position is automatically re‐
trieved if this function is active.
Note
Estimating distances correctly
Objects reflected in the mirror are closer
than they appear. Do not estimate the distance
to the traffic behind you based on what you
see in the mirror, as this will increase your risk
of an accident.◀
At a glance1Adjusting   582Left/right, Automatic Curb Monitor3Fold in and out   59
Selecting a mirror
To change over to the other mirror:
Slide the switch.
Adjusting electrically The setting corresponds to the direc‐
tion in which the button is pressed.
Saving positions
Seat and mirror memory, refer to page  57.
Adjusting manually
In case of electrical malfunction press edges of
mirror.
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of unexpected movement of the seat back‐
rest.◀
On the front passenger seat
Deactivating airbags Deactivating the front-seat passenger
airbags
If a child restraint system is used in the front
passenger seat, deactivate the front-seat pas‐
senger airbags; otherwise, there is an in‐
creased risk of injury to the child when the air‐
bags are activated, even with a child restraint
system.◀
After installing a child restraint system in the
front passenger seat, make sure that the front,
knee and side airbags on the front passenger
side are deactivated.
Deactivate the front-seat passenger airbags automatically, refer to page  100.
Seat position and height
Before installing a child restraint system, move
the front passenger seat as far back as possi‐
ble and adjust its height to the highest and
thus best possible position for the belt and to
offer optimal protection in the event of an acci‐
dent.
If the upper anchorage of the safety belt is lo‐
cated in front of the belt guide of the child seat,
move the passenger seat carefully forward un‐
til the best possible belt guide position is
reached.
Backrest width Backrest width for the child seat
Before installing a child restraint system
in the front passenger seat, the backrest width
must be opened completely. Do not changethe adjustment after this; otherwise, the stabil‐
ity of the child seat will be reduced.◀
Adjustable backrest width: before installing a
child restraint system in the front passenger
seat, open the backrest width completely. Do
not change the backrest width again and do
not call up a memory position.
Child seat security
The rear safety belts and the front passenger
safety belt can be permanently locked to fas‐
ten child restraint systems.
The front passenger safety belt can be perma‐
nently locked to fasten child restraint systems.
Locking the safety belt
1.Pull out the strap completely.2.Secure the child restraint system with the
belt.3.Allow the strap to be pulled in and pull it
tight against the child restraint system.
The safety belt is locked.
Unlocking the safety belt
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Power failureAfter a temporary power loss, some equipment
needs to be newly initialized or individual set‐
tings updated, e. g.:▷Seat and mirror memory: store the posi‐
tions again.▷Time: update.▷Date: update.▷Glass sunroof and sliding visor: initialize
the system, refer to page  50.
Disposing of old batteries
Have old batteries disposed of by your
service center or bring them to a recy‐
cling center.
Maintain the battery in an upright position for
transport and storage. Secure the battery so
that it does not tip over during transport.
Fuses Hints Replacing fuses
Never attempt to repair a blown fuse and
do not replace a defective fuse with a substi‐
tute of another color or amperage rating; this
could lead to a circuit overload, ultimately re‐
sulting in a fire in the vehicle.◀
Plastic tweezers and information on the fuse
types and locations are stored in the fuse box
in the trunk.
In the engine compartment1.Use the onboard vehicle tool kit to loosen
the three cover screws, arrow 1.2.Pull up the holder, arrow 2.3.Remove the cover from one side, arrow 3.4.Press the four fasteners and remove the
cover.
Attaching the covers
1.When attaching the cover, make sure that
all four fasteners are engaged.2.Attach the cover under the rubber lip and
then thread it between the bars.3.Press down on the holder and tighten the
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Locking/unlocking via doorlock  39 
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control  37 
Locking, automatic  45 
Locking, settings  45 
Lock, power window  48 
Locks, doors, and win‐ dows  64 
Low beams  93 
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant  95 
Lower back support  53 
Luggage rack, see Roof- mounted luggage rack  173 
Lumbar support  53 
M
Maintenance  207 
Maintenance require‐ ments  207 
Maintenance, service require‐ ments  84 
Maintenance system, BMW  207 
Make-up mirror  157 
Malfunction displays, see Check Control  79 
Manual air distribu‐ tion  147, 150  
Manual air flow  147, 150  
Manual mode, Steptronic transmission  74 
Manual operation, door lock  39 
Manual operation, exterior mirrors  58 
Manual operation, fuel filler flap  184 
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC  134 
Manual operation, rearview camera  137 
Manual operation, Side View  139 Manual operation, Top
View  140 
Manual transmission  73 
Marking on approved tires  195 
Marking, run-flat tires  196 
Master key, refer to Remote control  34 
Maximum cooling  149 
Maximum speed, display  86 
Maximum speed, winter tires  195 
Measure, units of  91 
Medical kit  219 
Memory, seat, mirror  57 
Menu, EfficientDynamics  178 
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter  87 
Menus, operating, iDrive  18 
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept  20 
Messages, see Check Con‐ trol  79 
Microfilter  148, 151  
Minimum tread, tires  194 
Mirror  58 
Mirror memory  57 
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle  169 
Mobility System  196 
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety  7 
Moisture in headlight  210 
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play  18 
Mounting of child restraint systems  61 
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons  14 
N
Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints  55 
Neck restraints, rear, refer to Head restraints  56 
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner  226 
New wheels and tires  194 
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing  222 
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis  208 
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis  208 
Obstacle marking, rearview camera  137 
Octane rating, refer to Rec‐ ommended fuel grade  186 
Odometer  83 
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication 
Oil  203  
Oil, adding  204 
Oil additives  204 
Oil change  205 
Oil change interval, service requirements  84 
Oil filler neck  204 
Oil types, alternative  205 
Oil types, approved  205 
Old batteries, disposal  216 
On-board computer  87 
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display  18 
Onboard vehicle tool kit  209 
Opening/closing via door lock  39 
Opening and closing  34 
Opening and closing, without remote control  39 
Opening and closing, with re‐ mote control  37 
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Operating concept, iDrive 18 
Optional equipment, standard equipment  6 
Outside air, refer to Auto‐ matic recirculated-air con‐
trol  150  
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature  83 
P Paint, vehicle  225 
Parallel parking assistant  141 
Park Distance Control PDC  133 
Parked-car ventilation  152 
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion  170 
Parking aid, refer to PDC  133 
Parking assistant  141 
Parking brake  69 
Parking lights  93 
Parts and accessories  7 
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward  59 
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era  137  
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol  133  
Pedestrian warning with city braking function  113 
Personal Profile  35 
Personal Profile, exporting profiles  36 
Personal Profile, importing profiles  37 
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof  49 
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows  48 
Plastic, care  226 
Power failure  216 
Power sunroof, glass  49 
Power windows  47 
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure  188 Pressure warning FTM,
tires  105 
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file  35 
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive  24 
Protective function, glass sunroof  49 
Protective function, win‐ dows  48 
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller  18, 19  
R Radiator fluid  206 
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control  34 
Radio ready state  65 
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication 
Rain sensor  71 
Rear lights  214 
Rear socket  158 
Rear turn signal, bulb replace‐ ment  212 
Rearview camera  136 
Rearview mirror  58 
Rear window de‐ froster  147, 150  
Recirculated-air filter  151 
Recirculated-air mode  147, 150  
Recommended fuel grade  186 
Recommended tire brands  195 
Refueling  184 
Remaining range  83 
Remote control/key  34 
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion  38 
Remote control, univer‐ sal  153  
Replacement fuse  216 Replacing parts  209 
Replacing wheels/tires  194 
Reporting safety defects  9 
RES button  128 
RES button, see Active Cruise Control, ACC  125 
RES button, see Cruise con‐ trol  131  
Reserve warning, refer to Range  83 
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM  102 
Retaining straps, securing cargo  172 
Retreaded tires  195 
Roadside parking lights  94 
RON recommended fuel grade  186 
Roofliner  17 
Roof load lidacity  230 
Roof-mounted luggage rack  173 
Rope for tow-starting/ towing  222 
RSC Run Flat System Com‐ ponent, refer to Run-flat
tires  196 
Rubber components, care  226 
Run-flat tires  196 
S Safe braking  169 
Safety  7 
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat  55 
Safety belts  54 
Safety belts, care  227 
Safety switch, windows  48 
Safety systems, airbags  98 
Saving fuel  174 
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