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currently in use.
Convenience opening Hold the and the glass sunroof* are opened.
button down. The electric windows
Locking Press the
button.
Switching on interior lamps While the car is locked: Press the You can also use this function to locate your vehicle in parking garages etc.
button.
Panic mode* You can also trigger the alarm system if you find yourself in a dangerous situation: Press the To switch off the alarm: press any button.
button for at least three seconds.
Unlocking the luggage compartment lid Press the The luggage compartment lid opens a short distance, regardless of whether it was locked or unlocked.
button for a longer period.
In order to avoid damage, make sure there is sufficient clearance in all directions
before opening the luggage compartment lid. A previously locked luggage compartment lid is locked again after closing. Before and after each trip, check that the lug- gage compartment lid has not been inadvert- ently unlocked.<
Setting confirmation signals You can program the vehicle to confirm when it has been locked or unlocked. 1. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator
stalk up or down repeatedly until the symbol appears in the display accompanied by the word "SET".
2. Press button 2.
3. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator
stalk down repeatedly until the desired symbol appears in the display.
> Confirmation signal during unlocking > Confirmation signal during locking
4. Press button 2. 5. Use button 1 to select:
The hazard warning flashers light up during unlocking/locking.
An acoustic signal sounds during unlocking/locking.
The hazard warning flashers light up and an acoustic signal sounds during unlocking/locking.
The function is deactivated.
6. Press button 2.
The setting is stored.
Malfunctions The remote control may malfunction due to local radio waves. If this occurs, unlock and lock the car at the door lock with the integrated key. If the car can no longer be locked with a remote control, the battery in the remote control is dis- charged. Use this remote control during an extended drive; this will recharge the battery, refer to page 18.
For US owners only The transmitter and receiver units comply with part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communications
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Commission regulations. Operation is gov- erned by the following: FCC ID: LX8766S LX8766E LX8CAS Compliance statement: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: > This device must not cause harmful inter-
ference, and
> This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modifications or changes to these devices could void the
user's authority to operate this equipment.<
Using the door lock
integrated key or the spare key to the corre- sponding limit positions in the door lock.
Opening and closing: from inside
This button serves to unlock or lock doors and the luggage compartment lid, but does not acti- vate the anti-theft system. The fuel filler door remains unlocked. You can also set the situations in which the car locks: Operating principle, refer to page 61. 1. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator
stalk up or down repeatedly until the symbol appears in the display accompanied by the word "SET".
You can set the way in which the car is unlocked, refer to page 20.
Convenient operation You can also operate the windows and glass sunroof via the door lock. Hold the key in the position for unlocking or locking.
Watch during the closing process to be sure that no one is injured. Releasing the
key stops the operation.<
Manual operation In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can lock and unlock the driver's door by turning the
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2. Press button 2.
3. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator
stalk down repeatedly until the symbol appears in the display.
4. Press button 2. 5. Use button 1 to select:
> press down the safety lock button of a door. To prevent you from being locked out, the open driver's door cannot be locked using the lock button.
Persons or animals in a parked vehicle could lock the doors from the inside. You
should therefore take the remote control with you so that the car can be opened from the out- side.<
Luggage compartment lid
In order to avoid damage, make sure there is sufficient clearance in all directions
before opening the luggage compartment lid.<
The central locking system automati- cally locks the vehicle after some time if no door has been opened.
Opening from inside
The central locking system automati- cally locks the vehicle as soon as you drive off.
The central locking system automati- cally locks the vehicle after some time if no door has been opened, or as soon as you drive off.
Press the button: the luggage compartment lid opens unless it has been locked.
The central locking system remains unlocked.
Opening from outside
6. Press button 2.
The setting is stored.
Unlocking and opening doors > Either unlock the doors together using the button for the central locking system and then pull the door handle above the armrest or
> pull on the door handle of each door twice: the first time unlocks the door, the second time opens it.
Locking > Use the central locking button to lock all of
the doors simultaneously, or
button on Press the button, see arrow, or the the remote control for a longer period. The lug- gage compartment lid will open slightly. It can now be swung upwards.
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Unlocking separately Push the switch in the direction of arrow 2.
Emergency release
The integrated key of the remote control and the spare key, refer to page 18, fit the luggage compartment lid lock.
Opening manually Turn the integrated key of the remote control or the spare key all the way to the left: the luggage compartment lid opens.
If you unlock and open the luggage com- partment lid with the key while the alarm
system is armed, the alarm will be triggered. Switching off an alarm, refer to page 25.<
Locking or unlocking separately
The switch is located in the glove compartment. 1 Locking the luggage compartment lid 2 Unlocking the luggage compartment lid
Locking separately Push the switch in the direction of arrow 1. The luggage compartment lid is locked and cannot be unlocked using the central locking system. If you give the remote control without the inte- grated key to someone else while the glove compartment is locked, the luggage compart- ment lid cannot be opened. This is an advan- tage when valet parking, for example.
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Pull the lever in the luggage compartment. The luggage compartment lid is unlocked.
Closing
The handle recesses on the interior trim of the luggage compartment lid make it easier to pull down.
Make sure that the closing path of the luggage compartment lid is clear, other-
wise injuries may result.<
Alarm system*
The concept The vehicle alarm system responds: > When a door, the hood or the luggage com-
partment lid is opened
> To movements inside the vehicle: Interior motion sensor, refer to the information fur- ther below
> When the car's inclination changes, for
instance if an attempt is made to jack it up
and steal the wheels or to raise it prior to towing away
> When there is an interruption in the power
supply from the battery
The alarm system signals unauthorized entry attempts for a short time by means of: > An acoustic alarm > Switching on the hazard warning flashers > Flashing the high beams
Arming and disarming When you lock or unlock the vehicle, either with the remote control or at the door lock, the alarm system is armed or disarmed at the same time. Even when the alarm system is armed, you can open the luggage compartment lid by means of the page 21. When you subsequently close the lug- gage compartment lid, it is again locked and monitored.
button on the remote control, refer to
Switching off an alarm > Unlock the car with the remote control, refer
to page 20, or
> 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 or luggage compartment lid are not properly closed. Even if you do not close the alerted area, the system begins to mon- itor the remaining areas, and the indicator
lamp flashes continuously after approx. 10 seconds. However, the interior motion sen- sor is 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 sunroof must be completely closed.
Avoiding unintentional alarms The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor may be switched off at the same time. This pre- vents unintentional alarms, e.g. in the following situations: > In duplex garages > When transporting on car-carrying trains > When animals are to remain in the vehicle
button on the remote control
Switching off tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor Press the twice in a row. The indicator lamp comes on for approx. two seconds, then begins to flash steadily. The tilt alarm sensor and the interior motion sensor are switched off until the next time the vehicle is unlocked and subsequently locked again.
Convenient access* Convenient access enables you to enter your vehicle without needing to hold the remote con-
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trol in your hand. All you need to do is wear the remote control close to your body, e.g. in your jacket pocket. The vehicle automatically detects the corresponding remote control within the immediate vicinity or in the passen- ger compartment. Convenient access supports the following functions: > Unlocking/locking the vehicle > Unlocking the luggage compartment lid
separately
> Engine starting > Convenient closure
Functional requirement > The vehicle or the luggage compartment lid 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.
Special features in comparison to conventional remote controls In general, there is no difference between using convenient access or pressing the buttons on the remote control to carry out the functions mentioned above. You should therefore first familiarize yourself with the instructions on opening and closing starting on page 18. Special features regarding the use of conve- nient access are described below.
Unlocking
Grasp the handle on the driver's or front pas- senger's door completely, arrow 1. This corre- sponds to pressing the If a remote control is detected inside the car after the vehicle is unlocked, the electric steer- ing wheel lock is released, refer to page 42.
button.
Locking Touch the surface, arrow 2, with your finger for approx. 1 second. This corresponds to pressing the For convenient closure, keep your finger on the surface, arrow 2.
button.
If the vehicle detects that a remote con- trol has been accidentally left inside the
locked vehicle's luggage compartment after the luggage compartment lid is closed, the luggage compartment lid will reopen slightly. The hazard warning flashers flash and an acoustic signal* sounds.<
Unlocking just the luggage compartment lid Press the button on the outside of the luggage compartment lid. This corresponds to pressing the
button.
Switching on radio readiness Radio readiness is switched on by pressing the start/stop button, refer to page 42.
Do not depress the brake or the clutch, otherwise the engine will start immedi-
ately.<
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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 switch, refer to page 42.
Switching off the engine in vehicles with automatic transmission The engine can only be switched off when the selector lever is in position P, refer to page 44. To switch the engine off when the selector lever is in position N, the remote control must be in the ignition switch.
Insert remote control into ignition switch.
Before driving a vehicle with automatic transmission into a car wash 1. 2. Depress the brake. 3. Move the selector lever to position N. 4. Switch off the engine. The vehicle can roll.
Malfunction Convenient access may malfunction due to local radio waves. If this happens, open or close the vehicle via the buttons on the remote con- trol or using the integrated key. To start the engine afterward, insert the remote control into the ignition switch.
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 switch.
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: replace the battery in the remote control.
Replacing the battery The remote control for convenient 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 18.
2. Remove the cover. 3.
Insert the new battery with the plus side fac- ing 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, exercise care when closing the windows and keep them in
your field of vision until they are shut. Take the remote control with you when you leave the car, otherwise children could operate the electric windows and possibly injure them- selves.<
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Opening, closing
> Press the switch to the resistance point.
The window continues to open as long as you keep the switch pressed.
> 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. For information on convenient operation via the remote control or the door lock, refer to page 20 or 22. For information on closing with conve- nient access, refer to Locking on page 20.
Take the remote control with you when you leave the car, otherwise children
could operate the electric windows and possi- bly injure themselves.<
Anti-trapping mechanism If the closing force exceeds a specific value as an electric window closes, the closing action is interrupted immediately and the window reopens slightly.
Despite the anti-trapping mechanism check and clear the window's travel path prior to closing it, otherwise the safety system might fail to detect certain kinds of obstruc-
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tions, such as thin objects, and the window would continue closing. Pulling the switch beyond the resistance point and holding it limits the response of the anti- trapping mechanism. In this case, if the closing force exceeds a defined threshold, the window will only open a few fractions of an inch/a few millimeters. If the switch is pulled past the resistance point again within approx. 4 seconds, the anti-trap- ping mechanism will be deactivated.<
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.<
Accessories in a window area If you install accessories within the power win- dow movement range, e.g. a clip-on antenna for your mobile phone, the system must be initial- ized to teach it the new conditions. BMW rec- ommends having this work done by your BMW Center.
Glass sunroof*, electric
To prevent injuries, exercise care when closing the glass sunroof 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 sunroof and possibly injure themselves.<
the glass sunroof for approx. 1 minute as long as no door is opened.
Raising Press the switch. > The closed glass sunroof is raised and the
sliding visor is opened slightly.
> When the glass sunroof is open, it automat-
ically travels into the raised position. The sliding visor remains completely open.
Do not close the sliding visor forcibly with the roof in the raised position, otherwise
this could damage the mechanism.<
Opening, closing > Press the switch backwards to the resis-
tance point. The glass sunroof 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 sunroof and the sliding visor open automatically. Briefly press the switch again to stop the opening movement.
You can close the glass sunroof 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 20 or 22.
After the ignition is switched off When the remote control has been removed or the ignition switched off, you can still operate
Anti-trapping mechanism If the glass sunroof encounters an obstruction during 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 sunroof is opened again slightly.
Despite the anti-trapping mechanism check and clear the sunroof's travel path prior to closing it, otherwise the safety system might fail to detect certain kinds of obstruc- tions, such as very thin objects, and the sunroof would continue closing. Pressing the switch beyond the resistance point and holding it there deactivates the anti- trapping mechanism.<
Following interruptions in electrical power supply After a power failure, there is a possibility that the sunroof 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 sunroof manually: 1. Unclip the front of the cover of the interior
lamps using the screwdriver from the onboard tool kit, refer to page 125.
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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.
5.
Insert the Allen wrench supplied with the onboard tool kit, refer to page 125, into the opening provided. Move the glass sunroof 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 39.
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 is to come between the air- bags 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 instrument panel, otherwise leg injuries can occur if the front airbag is triggered. Make sure that passengers do not lean their heads against the side or head airbags, other- wise serious injuries could result if the side air- bags suddenly deployed.< 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 74.
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.< Head restraints, refer to page 33.
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.
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. Expectant mothers should also wear the safety belt, making sure that the strap in the pelvic area is well down on the hips and does not press against the abdominal region of the body. Do not route the belt across your neck, or run it across sharp edges. Be sure that the belt does not become caught or jammed. The safety belt should not be twisted and must be positioned firmly over the pelvis and shoulder, as close to the body as possible. It should not pass over hard or fragile objects, otherwise the belt in the pelvic area could slide over the hips in the event of a head-on collision and injure the lower abdo- men. Avoid wearing bulky clothing and regularly pull the belt in the upper-body area taut, other- wise its restraining effect could be impaired.< Safety belts, refer to page 36.
Seats
Note before adjusting
Never attempt to adjust your seat while the vehicle is moving. The seat could
respond with unexpected movement, and the
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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 dan- ger in the event of an accident of sliding under the safety belt, eliminating the protection nor- mally provided by the belt.< Comply with the instructions on head restraint height on page 33, and on damaged safety belts on page 36.
Seat adjustment
Backrest
Pull lever 3 and apply your weight to the back- rest or lift it off, as necessary.
Observe the adjustment instructions on page 31 to ensure the best possible per-
Lumbar support*
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.
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: push
switch forward or back.
> Shift curvature up or down: push switch up
or down.
Electric seat adjustment*
Comply with the adjusting instructions mentioned above to ensure the best pos-
sible personal protection.<
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Angle
1 Longitudinal direction 2 Height 3 Angle
Pull the lever and apply your weight to the seat or lift it off, as necessary.
Backrest width
4 Backrest The head restraints are adjusted manually, refer to Head restraints below.
Sports seat* On this seat, you can manually adjust the thigh support, the tilt angle and the width of the back- rest.
Thigh support
You can change the width of the backrest to suit your individual preferences by adjusting the lat- eral-support pads. Push switch forward or back. Backrest width decreases or increases accord- ingly.
Head restraints 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.<
Pull the lever and move the thigh support for- ward or back.
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Front seats
Height adjustment
seat backrest slightly forward before pulling out a head restraint.
Folding the center head restraint down and up
> To raise: pull up. > To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and
slide the head restraint down.
Removing 1. Pull up all the way. 2. Press the button, arrow 1, and pull the head
restraint all the way out.
Rear seats
Height adjustment
Folding down: Press the button, arrow 1. Folding up: Pull the head restraint. Depending on the equipment version, it may be possible to fold the outer rear head restraints down and up as well.
Note that it is an offense to drive with the rear seats occupied and the rear head
restraints folded down. Fold up the head restraints before allowing passengers to occupy the rear seats.<
Heated seats*
> 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 1. Pull up all the way. 2. Press the button, arrow 1, and pull the head
restraint all the way out. With through-loading system: Fold the rear-
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Press once for each temperature level. Three lamps indicate the highest temperature. To switch off: Press button longer. If you continue driving within the next 15 min- utes, the seat heating is automatically activated at the previously set temperature.
Seat and mirror memory* You can store and call up two different combi- nations of driver's-seat and exterior-mirror positions. Settings for the seat back width and lumbar support are not stored in memory.
Activating/deactivating automatic call- up Operating principle, refer to page 61. 1. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator
stalk up or down repeatedly until the symbol appears in the display accompanied by the word "SET".
Storing
1. Switch on radio readiness or the ignition,
refer to page 42.
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 key 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.
Automatic call-up You can select at what occasion the stored positions of the driver's seat and exterior mir- rors are to be called up. > Call-up when the vehicle is unlocked > Call-up when the driver's door is opened. When this Personal Profile function is used, first ensure 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 immediately halted when you press a seat adjustment switch or one of the MEMORY buttons.
2. Press button 2. 3. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator
stalk down repeatedly until the symbol appears in the display.
4. Press button 2. 5. Use button 1 to select:
Call-up when the vehicle is unlocked.
Call-up when the driver's door is opened.
Switch off automatic function.
6. Press button 2.
The setting is stored.
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Manual call-up
Do not call up memory while you are driv- ing, otherwise unexpected seat move-
ment could result in an accident.<
Convenience mode 1. Unlock and open the driver's door or switch
on radio readiness, refer to page 42.
2. Briefly press the desired memory button 1
or 2.
The adjusting procedure is immediately halted 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 42.
2. Press the desired memory button 1 or 2
and maintain pressure until the adjustment process has been completed.
If the press the button again; the LED goes out.
button was pressed accidentally:
Safety belts
Observe the adjustment instructions on page 31 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.
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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 31.
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 front seats
The indicator lamp comes on and an acoustic signal sounds. Check whether the safety belt has been fas- tened 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's safety belt is not fastened, if heavy objects are placed on the front passenger seat, or if driver or front pas- senger unfasten their safety belts.
Damage to safety belts
If the safety belts are damaged or stressed in an accident: have the belt sys- tem, including any belt tensioners, 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 correspondingly trained personnel. Other-
wise, it is not guaranteed that the safety devices will function properly.<
Passenger-side mirror tilt function – automatic curb monitor*
Activating 1. Push the switch to the position for the
driver's-side mirror, arrow 1.
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors The front passenger's mirror is more convex 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; other- wise there is an increased risk of an accident.<
1 Adjustments 2 Switching to the other mirror or automatic
curb monitor*
3 Folding mirrors in and out* The positions of the exterior mirrors are stored for the remote control currently used*, refer to Personal Profile, page 19.
Manual adjustment The mirrors can also be adjusted manually: press the edge of the glass.
To prevent the exterior mirrors on this vehicle from being damaged, always fold them in by hand before entering an automatic car wash.<
Automatic heating* At outside temperatures below a certain limit, both exterior mirrors are automatically heated while the engine is running or the ignition switched on.
2. Engage reverse gear or move the selector
lever to 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, such as a curb, when parking, etc.
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. Automatically dimming mirrors, refer to page 99.
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Steering wheel
Adjustments
Do not adjust the steering wheel position while the car is in motion, or an accident may result from any unexpected movement.<
1. Fold the lever down. 2. Move the steering wheel to the preferred height and angle to suit your seated posi- tion.
3. Swing the lever back up.
Do not use force to swing the lever back up, otherwise the mechanism
will be damaged.<
Electric steering wheel lock The steering wheel locks or unlocks automati- cally when the remote control is removed or inserted, refer to page 42.
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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 universal 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 seats.
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. All rear seats in your vehicle meet the recom- mendations of the SAE J1819 standard for safely mounting child-restraint systems in motor vehicles.
Exception for front passenger seat
Should it be necessary to use a child- restraint system on the front passenger seat, the front and side airbags must be deacti- vated. Otherwise, a child traveling on that seat will be at an increased risk of injury if the airbags are triggered off, even with a child-restraint sys- tem. Your BMW Center will be glad to advise you.< For more information on automatic deactivation of the front passenger airbags refer to page 74.
Installing child-restraint systems
Observe the child-restraint system man- ufacturer's instructions for 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's seat
Before installing a child-restraint system on the front passenger's seat, make sure that the front and side airbags for the front pas- senger are deactivated, otherwise there is an increased risk of injury if the airbags deploy.<
Seat height Before installing a universal child-restraint sys- tem, move the front passenger's seat up as far as it will go to ensure that the safety belt will be ideally positioned. Do not change the seat height afterward.
Backrest width
The backrest width of the front passenger seat must be adjusted to its widest set-
ting, otherwise the stability of the child seat on the front passenger seat is limited.< 1. Adjust the backrest width to its widest set-
ting, refer to page 33. Install the child seat.
2.
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Child seat security
Placement of the tether strap
All rear safety belts and the front passenger's 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.
Child-restraint system with tether strap
Fold the anchors upward before using them. 1. Push the head restraint upward. 2. Guide the tether strap through the mount-
ing for the head restraint.
3. Push the head restraint into its lowermost
position.
LATCH child-restraint fixing system LATCH: Lower Anchor and Tethers for CHil- dren.
When installing a LATCH child seat, com- ply with the system manufacturer's oper-
ating and safety instructions.<
Rear seats with through-loading system
The anchor points for the LATCH child- restraint fixing system are located behind the indicated protective caps. Flip up the corre- sponding caps.
There are three additional anchors for child- restraint systems with tether straps, see arrows.
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Rear seats without through-loading system
The anchor points for the LATCH child- restraint fixing system can be found at the loca- tions marked by the arrows. They are not visible from the outside.
On journeys
Child-safety locks for rear doors
Slide down the safety lever on the rear doors: The door can now be opened from the outside only.
Safety switch for power windows Press the safety switch for the power windows, refer to page 28, if children are traveling on the rear seat.
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Driving
Ignition lock
Start/stop button
Insert the remote control all the way into the ignition lock. > Radio readiness switches on.
Individual electrical consumers can operate.
> The electric steering wheel lock disen-
gages audibly.
Insert the remote control into the ignition lock before you move the vehicle, other- wise the electric steering wheel lock will not dis- engage and you will not be able to steer the car.<
Removing the remote control from the ignition lock Press the remote control in briefly; it is ejected part of the way. At the same time: > The ignition switches off if it was on before-
hand.
> The electric steering wheel lock engages
audibly.
Automatic transmission You cannot take out the remote control unless the selector lever is in the P position: interlock.
Each time the start/stop button is pressed, radio readiness or the ignition is switched on or off.
Briefly pressing the start/stop button while the brake or clutch is depressed
starts the engine.<
Radio readiness Individual electrical consumers can operate. The time and the outside temperature are dis- played in the instrument cluster. Radio readiness is switched off automatically: > Immediately when the remote control is
removed from the ignition lock
> In cars with convenient access*, by touch- ing the surface above the door lock, refer to Locking on page 26
Ignition on Most of the indicator and warning lamps in the indicator area 1 of the instrument cluster, refer to page 13, light up and remain on for different lengths of time.
Radio readiness and ignition off All indicator and warning lamps in the instru- ment cluster go out.
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Starting the engine
Do not run the engine in closed rooms, otherwise the inhaling of toxic exhaust
gases can cause unconsciousness and death. The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an odorless and colorless, but highly toxic gas. Never leave an unattended vehicle with the engine running, otherwise such a vehicle repre- sents a potential safety hazard. Before leaving the car with the engine running, place the transmission in idle or move the selector lever to position P and apply the hand- brake to prevent the car from moving.< When starting the engine, do not press the accelerator pedal. Do not allow the engine to warm up by leaving it running while the vehicle remains stationary. Instead, begin to drive immediately at a moder- ate engine speed.
Do not depress either the brake or the clutch until you are ready to start the engine. The engine is started immediately when you briefly touch the start/stop button
