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to page 27.


> Insert the remote control all the way into the


ignition lock.


Indicator lamp displays


> The indicator lamp under the inside rear- view mirror flashes continuously: the sys- tem is armed.


> The indicator lamp flashes after locking: doors, hood, trunk lid/tailgate or rear win- dow are not properly closed. Even if you do not close the alerted area, the system begins to monitor the remaining areas, and the indicator lamp flashes continuously after approx. 10 seconds. The interior motion sensor and the tilt alarm sensor are not activated.


> The indicator lamp goes out after unlocking:


your vehicle has not been disturbed while you were away.


> If the indicator lamp flashes after unlocking


until the remote control is inserted in the ignition, but for no longer than approx. 5 minutes: your vehicle has been disturbed while you were away.


Tilt alarm sensor The tilt of the vehicle is monitored. The alarm system reacts, e.g. to attempts to steal a wheel or tow the vehicle.


Interior motion sensor In order for the interior motion sensor to func- tion properly, the windows and glass roof must be completely closed*.


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Functional requirement > The vehicle or the trunk lid/tailgate can only be locked when the vehicle detects that the remote control currently in use is outside of the vehicle.


> The vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked


again until after approx. 2 seconds.


> The engine can only be started when the


vehicle detects that the remote control cur- rently in use is inside the vehicle.


Comparison to the standard remote control In general, there is no difference between using Comfort Access or pressing the buttons on the remote control to carry out the functions men- tioned above. You should therefore first famil- iarize yourself with the instructions on opening and closing starting on page 26. Special features regarding the use of Comfort Access are described below.


If you notice a brief delay while opening or closing windows or the glass roof/pan-


orama glass roof, the system is checking whether a remote control is inside the vehicle. Please repeat the opening or closing proce- dure, if necessary.<


Unlocking


Grasp the handle on the driver's or front pas- senger door completely, arrow 1. This corre- sponds to pressing the


button.


Locking Touch the surface, arrow 2, with your finger for approx. 1 second. This corresponds to pressing the


button.


To preserve the battery, please make sure that the ignition and all electrical


consumers are switched off before locking the vehicle.<


Convenient closing For Convenient closing, keep your finger on the surface, arrow 2.


Unlocking the trunk lid/tailgate separately Press the button on the outside of the trunk lid/ tailgate. This corresponds to pressing the


button.


If the vehicle detects that a remote con- trol has been accidentally left inside the locked vehicle's cargo area after the trunk lid/ tailgate or rear window is closed, the lid will reopen. The hazard warning flashers flash and an acoustic signal* sounds.<


Switching on radio readiness Radio readiness is switched on by pressing the start/stop button, refer to page 55.


Do not depress the brake or the clutch; otherwise, the engine will start.<


Starting the engine You can start the engine or switch on the igni- tion when a remote control is inside the vehicle. It is not necessary to insert a remote control into the ignition lock, refer to page 55.


Switching off the engine in cars with automatic transmission The engine can only be switched off when the selector lever is in position P, refer to page 57. To switch the engine off when the selector lever is in position N, the remote control must be in the ignition lock.


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Malfunction Comfort Access may malfunction due to local radio waves. If this happens, open or close the vehicle via the buttons on the remote control or using the integrated key. To start the engine afterward, insert the remote control into the ignition lock.


Warning lamps


The warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up when you attempt to start the engine: the engine cannot


be started. The remote control is not inside the vehicle or is malfunctioning. Take the remote control with you inside the vehicle or have it checked. If necessary, insert another remote control into the ignition lock.


The warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up while the engine is running: the remote control is no longer inside the vehicle. After the engine is switched off, the engine can only be restarted within approx. 10 seconds.


The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster comes on and a message appears on the Control Display: replace the battery in the remote control.


Replacing the battery The remote control for Comfort Access con- tains a battery that will need to be replaced from time to time. 1. Take the integrated key out of the remote


control, refer to page 26.


2. Remove the cover.


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Insert the new battery with the plus side facing up.


4. Press the cover on to close.


Take the old battery to a battery collec- tion point or to your BMW center.<


Windows


To prevent injuries, watch the windows while closing them.


Take the remote control with you when you leave the car; otherwise, children could operate the electric windows and possibly injure them- selves.<


Opening, closing


> Press the switch to the resistance point:


The window opens as long as you press the switch.


> Press the switch beyond the resistance


point: The window opens automatically. Press the switch again to stop the opening move- ment.


You can close the windows in the same manner by pulling the switch. There are separate switches in the rear seat armrests.


After switching off the ignition When the remote control is removed or the igni- tion is switched off, you can still operate the windows for approx. 1 minute as long as no door is opened.


Convenient operation For information on Convenient operation via the remote control or the door lock, refer to page 27 or 29. For information on Convenient closing with Comfort Access, refer to Locking on page 28.


Pinch protection system If the closing force exceeds a specific value as a window closes, the closing action is interrupted and the window reopens slightly.


Despite the pinch protection system check and clear the window's travel path prior to closing it; otherwise, the safety system might fail to detect certain kinds of obstruc- tions, such as thin objects, and the window would continue closing. Do not install any accessories that might inter- fere with window movement. Otherwise, the pinch protection system could be impaired.<


Closing without pinch protection If there is an external danger, or if ice on the win- dows, etc., prevents you from closing the win- dows normally, proceed as follows: 1. Pull the switch past the resistance point and hold it there. Pinch protection is limited and the window reopens slightly if the closing force exceeds a certain value.


2. Pull the switch again past the resistance


point within approx. 4 seconds and hold it there. The window closes without pinch protection.


Safety switch


With the safety switch, you can prevent the rear windows from being opened or closed via the switches in the rear passenger area, by chil- dren, for example. When the safety function is switched on, the LED comes on.


Always press the safety switch when chil- dren ride in the rear; otherwise,


unchecked closing of the windows could lead to injuries.<


Sedan: glass roof*, electric


To prevent injuries, watch the glass roof while closing it.


Take the remote control with you when you leave the car; otherwise, children could operate the roof and possibly injure themselves.<


Raising Press the switch. > The closed glass roof is raised and the slid-


ing visor opens slightly.


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Following interruptions in electrical power supply After a power failure, there is a possibility that the glass roof can only be raised. The system must be initialized. BMW recommends having this work done by your BMW center.


Closing manually* In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can move the glass roof manually: 1. Unclip the front of the cover of the interior


lamps using the screwdriver from the onboard vehicle tool kit, refer to page 237.


2.


Insert the screwdriver into the openings on each side to press the clips.


3. Remove the control unit. 4. Unplug the motor. Considerably less effort


will be required for manual operation.


Opening, closing > Press the switch backwards to the resis-


tance point. The glass roof and the sliding visor open together as long as you hold the switch in this position.


> Press the switch backwards past the resis-


tance point. The glass roof and the sliding visor open automatically. Briefly press the switch again to stop the opening movement.


You can close the glass roof in a similar manner by pressing the switch forwards. The sliding visor remains open and can be closed by hand. For information on Convenient operation via the remote control or door lock, refer to page 27 or 29.


After switching off the ignition When the remote control is removed or the igni- tion is switched off, you can still operate the roof for approx. 1 minute as long as no door has been opened.


Pinch protection system If the glass roof encounters an obstruction dur- ing closing from approximately the middle of the opening in the roof, or during closing from the raised position, the closing movement is interrupted and the glass roof is opened again slightly.


Despite the pinch protection system check and clear the roof's travel path prior to closing it; otherwise, the safety system might fail to detect certain kinds of obstructions, such as very thin objects, and the roof would con- tinue closing.<


Closing without pinch protection If there is an external danger, press the switch forward past the resistance point. The roof closes without pinch protection.


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Opening, closing


Sliding visor The sliding visor can be opened or closed sep- arately when the roof is in the closed or raised position. > Press the switch backwards to the resis-


tance point. The sliding visor opens as long as you keep the switch in this position.


> Tap the switch backwards past the resis-


tance point. The sliding visor opens automatically. Tap- ping the switch again stops the operation.


You can close the sliding visor in a similar man- ner by pressing the switch forwards.


Panorama glass roof When the sliding visor is open, proceed as described under Sliding visor. For information on Convenient operation via the remote control or door lock, refer to page 28 or 29.


Opening and closing the roof and sliding visor at the same time Tap the switch twice in quick succession beyond the resistance point. Tapping the switch again stops the operation.


Convenience functions > With the roof open, press the switch twice:


The roof is raised.


> With the roof open, tap the switch twice in


the direction for opening: The roof is opened fully.


5.


Insert the Allen wrench* supplied with the onboard vehicle tool kit, refer to page 237, into the opening provided. Move the glass roof in the desired direction.


6. Reinstall the control unit and reattach the


lamp cover.


Sports Wagon: Panorama glass roof*


To prevent injuries, exercise care when closing the panorama glass roof and keep


it in your field of vision until it is shut. Take the remote control with you when you leave the car; otherwise, children could operate the roof and possibly injure themselves.<


Raising Press the switch. The closed roof is raised and the sliding visor opens slightly.


Do not close the sliding visor forcibly with the roof in the raised position, as this


would damage the mechanism.<


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Comfort position In the comfort position, the roof is not com- pletely open, thus reducing wind noise in the passenger compartment. Each time the panorama glass roof is opened or closed completely, it stops in the comfort posi- tion. If desired, continue the movement by pressing the switch.


After switching off the ignition When the remote control is removed or the igni- tion is switched off, you can still operate the roof for approx. 1 minute as long as no door has been opened.


Pinch protection system If the panorama glass roof or the sliding visor encounters an obstruction while closing from a position about two-thirds closed, or during closing from the raised position, the closing movement is interrupted and the panorama glass roof and the sliding visor are opened again slightly.


Despite the pinch protection system check and clear the roof's travel path prior to closing it; otherwise, the safety system might fail to detect certain kinds of obstructions, such as very thin objects, and the roof would con- tinue closing.<


Closing without pinch protection If there is an external danger, press the switch forward past the resistance point and hold it there. The roof closes without pinch protection.


Following interruptions in electrical power supply After a power failure, there is a possibility that the panorama glass roof can only be raised. The system must be initialized. BMW recommends having this work done by your BMW center.


Closing manually* In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can move the panorama glass roof manually: 1. Unclip the front of the cover of the interior


lamps using the screwdriver from the onboard vehicle tool kit, refer to page 237.


2.


Insert the screwdriver into the openings on each side to press the clips.


3. Remove the control unit. 4. Unplug the motor. Considerably less effort


will be required for manual operation.


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5.


Insert the Allen wrench* supplied with the onboard vehicle tool kit, refer to page 237, into the opening provided. Move the pan- orama glass roof in the desired direction.


6. Reinstall the control unit and reattach the


lamp cover.


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Adjustments


Sitting safely The ideal sitting position can make a vital con- tribution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving. In con- junction with the safety belts, the head restraints and the airbags, the seated position has a major influence on your safety in the event of an accident. To ensure that the safety sys- tems operate with optimal efficiency, we strongly urge you to observe the instructions contained in the following section. For additional information on transporting chil- dren safely, refer to page 51.


Airbags


Always maintain an adequate distance between yourself and the airbags. Always


grip the steering wheel on the rim, with your hands in the 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions, to minimize the risk of injury to the hands or arms in the event of the airbag being triggered off. No one and nothing should come between the airbags and the seat occupant. Do not use the cover of the front airbag on the front passenger side as a storage area. Make sure that the front passenger is sitting correctly, e.g. not resting feet or legs on the dashboard; otherwise, leg injuries can occur if the front air- bag deploys. Make sure that passengers keep their heads away from the side airbag and do not lean against the cover of the head airbag; otherwise, serious injuries can result if the airbag deploys.< Even if you follow all the instructions, injuries resulting from contact with airbags cannot be fully excluded, depending on the circum- stances. The ignition and inflation noise may provoke a mild hearing loss in extremely sensi- tive individuals. This effect is usually only tem- porary. For airbag locations and additional information on airbags, refer to page 94.


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Head restraint A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the risk of neck injury in the event of an accident. Adjust the head restraint in such a way that its center is at approx. ear level.


Otherwise, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of an accident.< Head restraints, refer to page 44.


Safety belt Before every drive, make sure that all occupants wear their safety belts. Airbags complement the safety belt as an additional safety device, but they do not represent a substitute. Your vehicle has five seats, each of which is equipped with a safety belt.


Never allow more than one person to wear a single safety belt. Never allow


infants or small children to ride in a passenger's lap. Make sure that the belt in the lap area sits low across the hips and does not press against the abdomen. The safety belt must not rest against the throat, run across sharp edges, pass over hard or frag- ile objects or be pinched. Fasten the safety belt so that it sits as snugly as possible against the lap and shoulder without being twisted. Other- wise, the belt could slide over your hips and injure your abdomen in the event of a frontal collision. Avoid wearing bulky clothing and regularly pull the belt in the upper-body area taut; otherwise, its restraining effect could be impaired. Sports Wagon: if the rear center safety belt is used, the wider backrest must be locked in place, refer to page 115. Otherwise, the safety belt will have no restraining effect.< Safety belts, refer to page 47.


Seats


Backrest


Note before adjusting


Never attempt to adjust your seat while the vehicle is moving. The seat could


respond with unexpected movement, and the ensuing loss of vehicle control could lead to an accident. On the front passenger seat as well, do not incline the backrest too far to the rear while the vehicle is being driven; otherwise, there is a danger in the event of an accident of sliding under the safety belt, eliminating the protection normally provided by the belt.< Comply with the instructions on head restraint height on page 44, and on damaged safety belts on page 48.


Manual adjustment


Observe the adjustment instructions on page 43 to ensure the best possible per-


sonal protection.<


Longitudinal direction Pull lever 1 and slide the seat to the desired position. After releasing the lever, move the seat gently forward or back to make sure it engages prop- erly.


Height Pull lever 2 and apply your weight to the seat or lift it off, as necessary.


Pull lever 3 and apply your weight to the back- rest or lift it off, as necessary.


Tilt*


Pull the lever and apply your weight to the seat or lift it off, as necessary.


Thigh support*


Pull the lever and move the thigh support forward or back.


Electrical adjustment


Observe the adjustment instructions on page 43 to ensure the best possible


personal protection.<


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1 Longitudinal direction 2 Height 3 Angle


4 Backrest The head restraints are adjusted manually, refer to Head restraints below.


Lumbar support*


You can also adjust the contour of the backrest to obtain additional support in the lumbar region. The upper hips and spinal column receive sup- plementary support to help you maintain a relaxed, upright sitting position. > Increase or decrease curvature: press the


switch at the front or rear, respectively.


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> Shift curvature up or down: press the switch


at the top or bottom, respectively.


Backrest width*


You can change the width of the backrest to suit your individual preferences by adjusting the lat- eral-support pads. Press the front or rear end of the switch. Backrest width decreases or increases accord- ingly.


Head restraints


Correctly adjusted head restraint A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the risk of neck injury in the event of an accident. Adjust the head restraint in such a way that its center is at approx. ear level. Oth- erwise, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of an accident. Only remove a head restraint if no one will be sitting on the seat in question. Reinstall the head restraint before transporting anyone on that seat. Otherwise, the passenger will be without protection from the head restraint.<


Height Adjust the head restraint so that its center is approximately at ear level.


Distance Adjust the distance so that the head restraint is as close as possible to the back of the head.


Rear seats


Height adjustment


> To raise: pull up. > To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and


slide the head restraint down.


The center head restraint is not height-adjust- able.


Removing Sedan: Only with through-loading system: 1. Pull up as far as it will go. 2. Press the button, arrow 1, tilt the rear seat backrest slightly forward and pull the head restraint all the way out.


Only remove the head restraints if no pas- sengers will be sitting in the rear. Reinstall head restraints before transporting passengers in the rear.<


Folding head restraints down and back up


Front active head restraints In a rear collision of a sufficient strength, the active head restraint reduces the distance to the head.


Do not use seat or head restraint covers that could impair the function of the active head restraint. Otherwise, the protective func- tion of the active head restraint will not be ensured and its full potential in reducing the risk of injury in the event of a rear collision may not be realized. In the event of malfunctions, deactivation or triggering of the active head restraints, have the testing, repair and removal executed only by a BMW center or a workshop that works accord- ing to repair procedures of BMW with corre- spondingly trained personnel and that has the required explosives licenses. Unprofessional attempts to work on the system could lead to failure in an emergency or to undesired airbag activation, either of which could result in per- sonal injury.<


For technical reasons, the head restraint cannot be removed.<


Front seats


Height adjustment


> To raise: pull up. > To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and


slide the head restraint down.


Folding down: Press the button, arrow 1. Folding up: Pull the head restraint.


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Storing


Depending on the equipment version, it may be possible to fold down the outer rear head restraints as well.


Only fold the head restraints down if no passengers will be sitting in the rear. Fold up the head restraints before transporting pas- sengers in the rear.<


Heated seats*


1. Switch on radio readiness or the ignition,


refer to page 55.


2. Adjust the seat and exterior mirrors to the


desired positions.


3. Press the


button.


The LED in the button lights up.


4. Press the desired memory button 1 or 2: the


LED goes out. The driver's seat and exterior mirror posi- tions are stored for the remote control cur- rently in use.


Call-up


Do not call up the memory while you are driving; otherwise, unexpected seat


movement could result in an accident.<


Comfort function 1. Unlock and open the driver's door or switch


on radio readiness, refer to page 55.


2. Briefly press the desired memory button 1


or 2.


The adjusting procedure is halted immediately when you touch a seat adjustment switch or one of the memory buttons.


Safety feature 1. Close the driver's door and switch the igni-


tion on or off, refer to page 55.


2. Press the desired memory button 1 or 2 and keep it pressed until the adjustment process has been completed.


If the Press the button again; the LED goes out.


button was pressed accidentally:


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.


Seat and mirror memory* You can store and call up two different combi- nations of driver's seat and exterior mirror posi- tions. Settings for the backrest width and lumbar sup- port are not stored in memory.


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Call-up with the remote control The driver's seat position last set is stored for the remote control currently in use. You can select whether or not the seat is reset to that position automatically.


When this Personal Profile function is used, first make sure that the footwell behind the driver's seat is free of obstacles. Failure to do so could cause injury to persons or damage to objects as a result of a rearward movement of the seat.< The adjusting procedure is halted immediately when you touch a seat adjustment switch or one of the memory buttons.


Selecting automatic call-up 1. "Settings" 2. "Door locks" 3. "Last seat position auto."


The function for automatically calling up


the last seat position is switched on and is stored for the remote control currently in use.


Switching off automatic call-up Deactivate "Last seat position automatic".


Safety belts


Observe the adjustment instructions on page 43 to ensure the best possible per-


sonal protection.< Before every drive, make sure that all occupants wear their safety belts. Airbags complement the safety belt as an additional safety device, but they do not represent a substitute.


On the rear seats, the center belt buckle marked with the letters CENTER is solely intended for the center passenger.


Closing Make sure you hear the latch plate engage in the belt buckle. The upper belt anchor is suitable for adults of any stature as long as the seat is adjusted prop- erly, refer to page 43.


Opening 1. Grasp the belt firmly. 2. Press the red button in the buckle. 3. Guide the belt into its reel.


"Fasten safety belts" reminder for driver's and front passenger seat


The indicator lamps light up and an acoustic signal sounds. In addition, a message appears on the Control Dis- play. Check whether the safety belt


has been fastened correctly. The "Fasten safety belts" reminder is issued as long as the driver's safety belt has not been fas- tened. The "Fasten safety belts" reminder is also activated at road speeds above approx. 5 mph or 8 km/h if the front passenger safety belt is not fastened, if objects are placed on the front passenger seat, or if driver or front pas- senger unfasten their safety belts.


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Damage to safety belts


If the safety belts are damaged or stressed in an accident: have the belt


system, including any belt tensioners or child restraint systems, replaced and the belt anchors checked. Have this work done only by your BMW center or at a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with cor- respondingly trained personnel. Otherwise, it is not guaranteed that the safety devices will func- tion properly.<


Rear center safety belt With through-loading system*: Before using the center rear seat, release the latch plate from the fixture on the rear window shelf and insert it into the belt lock of the center safety belt. Make sure you hear the latch plate engage.


Mirrors


Exterior mirrors


The front passenger's mirror is more con- vex than the driver's mirror. The objects seen in the mirror are closer than they appear. Do not gauge your distance from traffic behind you on the basis of what you see in the mirror; otherwise, there is an increased risk of an acci- dent.<


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1 Adjustments 2 Switching to the other mirror or automatic


curb monitor*


3 Folding mirrors in and out* The setting for the exterior mirrors is stored for the remote control currently in use*. The stored position is called up automatically when the vehicle is unlocked.


Manual adjustment The mirrors can also be adjusted manually: press the edge of the glass.


Folding mirrors in and out* At driving speeds up to approx. 12 mph/20 km/ h, you can fold the mirrors in and out by press- ing button 3. This can be beneficial in narrow streets, for example, or for moving mirrors that were folded in by hand back out into their cor- rect positions. Mirrors that were folded in are folded out automatically at a speed of approx. 25 mph/40 km/h.


Before entering an automatic car wash, fold in the exterior mirrors manually or


with button 3 to prevent them from being dam- aged, depending on the width of the vehicle.<


Automatic heating* Depending on the outside temperature, both exterior mirrors are heated automatically when the engine is running or the ignition is switched on.


Passenger side mirror tilt function – automatic curb monitor*


Interior and exterior mirrors, automatic dimming feature*


Activating 1. Push the switch to the position for the


driver's side mirror, arrow 1.


The automatic dimming feature of the interior and exterior mirrors* is controlled by two photo cells in the interior rearview mirror. One photo cell is in the mirror frame, see arrow; the other is on the back of the mirror. In order to ensure that the system functions correctly, keep the photo cells clean, do not cover the area between the interior rearview mirror and windshield, and do not affix adhesive labels or stickers of any kind to the windshield directly in front of the mirror.


2. Shift into reverse or engage the selector


lever position R. The glass of the mirror on the passenger side tilts slightly down. This allows the driver to see the area immediately adjacent to the vehicle, e.g. a curb, when backing into a parking space.


Deactivating Push the switch to the position for the passen- ger side mirror, arrow 2.


Interior rearview mirror


Turn the knob to reduce glare from the head- lamps of cars behind you when driving at night.


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Steering wheel


Adjustments


Do not adjust the steering wheel position while the car is in motion; otherwise, there is a risk of an accident due to unexpected move- ment.<


1. Fold the lever down. 2. Move the steering wheel to the


preferred height and angle to suit your seated position.


3. Swing the lever back up.


Do not use force to swing the lever back up; otherwise, the mechanism


will be damaged.<


Steering wheel heating*


Press the button. The LED in the button lights up when the steer- ing wheel heating is switched on.


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Transporting children safely


The right place for children


Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle; otherwise, they could endanger themselves and/or other persons by opening the doors, for example.< The rear center seat is not suitable for installing child restraint systems for all age groups, approved for the age group in question.


Children always in the rear Accident research has shown that the safest place for children is on the rear seat.


Children under the age of 13 or smaller than 5 ft/150 cm may be transported only


in the rear in suitable child restraint systems appropriate for their age, weight and size. Oth- erwise, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of an accident.< Children 13 years of age or older must be buck- led in with a safety belt as soon as there no longer is any child restraint system that is appropriate for their age, size and weight.


Children in the front passenger seat Should it be necessary to use a child restraint system on the front passenger seat, the front and side airbags for the front pas- senger must be deactivated. Otherwise, a child traveling on that seat will face a significant risk of injury if the airbags are triggered off, even with a child restraint system.< For more information on automatic deactivation of the front passenger airbags refer to page 95.


Installing child restraint systems


Observe the child restraint system manu- facturer's instructions when selecting, installing and using child restraint systems. Otherwise, the protective effect may be dimin- ished. < Standard child restraint systems are designed to be secured with a lap belt or with the lap-belt section of a lap-and-shoulder belt. Incorrectly or improperly installed child restraint systems can increase the risk of injury to children. Always follow the installation instructions for the system with the greatest care.


On the front passenger seat


After installing a child restraint system on the front passenger seat, make sure that the front and side airbags for the front passen- ger are deactivated; otherwise, there is an increased risk of injury if the airbags deploy.<


Seat position Before installing a child restraint system, move the front passenger seat as far back and up as possible to obtain the best possible position for the belt. Do not change the seat position after this.


Backrest width*


The backrest width of the front passenger seat must be at its widest possible set- ting. Do not change the setting after installing the child seat. Otherwise, the child seat's stabil- ity on the front passenger seat is limited.< 1. Adjust the backrest width to its widest


setting, refer to page 44. Install the child seat.


2.


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Child seat security


Ensure that both lower LATCH anchors are correctly engaged and that the child


restraint system is resting firmly against the backrest; otherwise, the protective function of the seat may be compromised.<


Rear seats with through-loading system


The anchor points for the lower LATCH anchors are located behind the labeled protec- tive caps.


Rear seats without through-loading system


The anchor points for the lower LATCH anchors are located at the positions indicated by arrows, in the gap between the seat and the backrest.


The rear safety belts and the front passenger safety belt can be prevented from being pulled out in order to fasten child restraint systems.


To lock the safety belt 1. Secure the child restraint system with the


belt.


2. Pull the belt strap all the way out. 3. Allow the belt strap to retract and pull it taut


against the child restraint system.


The safety belt is locked.


To unlock the safety belt 1. Open the belt buckle. 2. Remove the child restraint system. 3. Allow the safety belt strap to retract all the


way.


LATCH child restraint fixing system LATCH: Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHil- dren.


To install and use the LATCH child restraint system, follow the operating and


safety instructions provided by the manufac- turer of the system; otherwise, the protective function of the seat may be compromised.< Before installing the child seat, pull the belt out of the area for the child restraint fixing system.


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Child restraint system with tether strap Use the top tether anchors to secure child restraint systems only; otherwise, the


anchors could be damaged.<


Sedan


Sedan


Sports Wagon


There are three additional anchors for child restraint systems with tether straps, see arrows.


Sports Wagon


There are three additional anchors under a cover for child restraint systems with tether straps, see arrows.


Placement of the tether strap


Make sure the upper retaining strap does not run over sharp edges and is not


twisted as it passes to the top anchor. Other- wise, the strap will not properly secure the child restraint system in the event of an accident.<


1 Direction of travel 2 Head restraint 3 Hook for upper retaining strap 4 Anchor 5 Rear window shelf/cargo area floor 6 Seat backrest 7 Upper retaining strap of child restraint


system


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