
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  57.▷Head restraints, refer to page  58.▷Airbags, refer to page  108.
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.◀
Semi-electrically adjustable seatsAt a glance1Forward/backward2Thigh support3Height, tilt4Backrest5Lumbar support
Tilt
Move the control in the desired direction until
the desired tilt is set.
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Forward/backward
Pull the lever and slide the seat in the desired
direction.
After releasing the control, move the seat for‐
ward or back slightly making sure it engages
properly.
Height
Move the button in the required direction. Backrest
Move the button in the required direction.
Electrically adjustable seats
Overview1Thigh support2Forward/back, height, tilt3Shoulder support4Backrest width5Lumbar support6Backrest, head restraint
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.
Adjustments in detail
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2.Height.3.Seat tilt.4.Backrest tilt.5.Thigh support.Thigh support
Multifunctional seat
Adjust the position using the lever.
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.
To make it easier to enter and exit the vehicle,
the backrest width temporarily opens fully.
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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, mirror, and steering
wheel memory
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.
Hints Do not retrieve the memory while driving
Do not retrieve the memory setting while
driving, as an unexpected movement of the
seat or steering wheel could result in an acci‐
dent.◀
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.◀
At a glance
Front
Storing1.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.
Calling up settings
Comfort function
1.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:
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem  135 
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go  143 
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control  82 
Accessories and parts  7 
Activated-charcoal filter  168 
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion  131 
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC  143 
Active Protection  132 
Active seat, front  56 
Active seat ventilation, front  57 
Active Steering, integral  139 
Adaptive brake assistant  135 
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display  132 
Adaptive drive  138 
Adaptive Light Control  104 
Additives, oil  233 
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints  53 
After washing vehicle  252 
Airbags  108 
Airbags, indicator/warning light  109 
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode  167 
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function  167 
Air distribution, manual  166 
Air flow, automatic climate control  166 
Air outlets, see ventila‐ tion  168 
Air pressure, tires  211 Alarm system  47 
Alarm, unintentional  48 
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  224 
All-wheel-drive  137 
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter  173 
Alternative oil types  233 
Ambient light  107 
Animal detection, see Night Vision  126 
Antifreeze, washer fluid  78 
Antilock Brake System, ABS  135 
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC  135 
Approved axle load  259 
Approved engine oils, see Suitable engine oil
types  233 
Armrest, refer to Center arm‐ rest  182 
Arrival time  98 
Ashtray  174 
Ashtray, front  174, 175  
Ashtray, rear  175 
Assistance when driving off  135  
Attentiveness assistant  133 
AUTO H button  74 
AUTO H button, refer to Au‐ tomatic Hold  74 
AUTO intensity  166 
Automatic car wash  251 
Automatic climate con‐ trol  165  Automatic Cruise Control
with Stop & Go  143 
Automatic Curb Monitor  62 
Automatic deactivation, front- seat passenger airbags  110 
Automatic headlight con‐ trol  104  
Automatic Hold  74 
Automatic locking  46 
Automatic recirculated-air control  167 
Automatic Soft Closing, doors  40 
Automatic transmission, see Steptronic transmission  79 
Automatic trunk lid  41 
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control  166 
AUTO program, intensity  166 
Auto Start/Stop function  71 
Average fuel consumption  98 
Average speed  98 
Axle loads, weights  259 
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support  55 
Backrest, width  55 
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit  246  
Bar for tow-starting/ towing  249 
Battery replacement, vehicle battery  243 
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control  35 
Battery, vehicle  243 
Belts, safety belts  57 
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder  183 Seite 262ReferenceEverything from A to Z262
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Lane margin, warning 129 
Language on Control Dis‐ play  100 
Lashing eyes, securing cargo  193 
LATCH child restraint sys‐ tem  66 
Launch Control  82 
Leather, care  253 
LED front fog lights, bulb re‐ placement  241 
LED headlights, bulb replace‐ ment  241 
LED light  241 
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes  239 
Length, vehicle  258 
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing  24 
License plate lamp, bulb re‐ placement  241 
Light alloy wheels, care  253 
Light control  104 
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs  239 
Lighter, front  174, 175  
Lighter, rear  176 
Lighting  103 
Lighting, speaker  107 
Lights  103 
Lights and bulbs  238 
Light switch  103 
Load  193 
Loading  192 
Lock, door  39 
Locking/unlocking via door lock  39 
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control  37 
Locking, automatic  46 
Locking, settings  46 
Locking via trunk lid  41 
Lock, power window  49 
Locks, doors, and win‐ dows  68 
Low beams  103 Low beams, automatic, refer
to High-beam Assistant  105 
Lower back support  55 
Low-Sulfur Diesel  207 
Luggage rack, see Roof- mounted luggage rack  193 
Lumbar support  55 
M
Maintenance  236 
Maintenance require‐ ments  236 
Maintenance, service require‐ ments  94 
Maintenance system, BMW  236 
Make-up mirror  174 
Malfunction displays, see Check Control  88 
Manual air distribution  166 
Manual air flow  166 
Manual brake, refer to Parking brake  73 
Manual mode, Steptronic transmission  81 
Manual operation, door lock  39 
Manual operation, exterior mirrors  62 
Manual operation, fuel filler flap  204 
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC  153 
Manual operation, rearview camera  155 
Manual operation, Side View  158 
Manual operation, Top View  159 
Manual transmission  79 
Marking on approved tires  223 
Marking, run-flat tires  224 
Massage seat, front  56 Master key, refer to Remote
control  34 
Maximum cooling  167 
Maximum speed, display  95 
Maximum speed, winter tires  224 
Measure, units of  100 
Medical kit  246 
Memory for seat, mirrors, steering wheel  61 
Menu, EfficientDynamics  199 
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter  96 
Menus, operating, iDrive  18 
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept  19 
Messages, see Check Con‐ trol  88 
Microfilter  168 
Minimum tread, tires  222 
Mirror  62 
Mirror memory  61 
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle  189 
Mobility System  224 
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety  7 
Moisture in headlight  239 
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play  18 
Mounting of child restraint systems  65 
Multifunctional instrument display  85 
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons  14 
N
Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication 
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints  58 
Neck restraints, rear, refer to Head restraints  60 Seite 267Everything from A to ZReference267
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