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and intensity, cooling function, and auto- matic recirculated air control/recirculated- air mode, temperature, air distribution, tem- perature in the upper body region, refer to text starting on page 106
> Navigation system*: voice instructions for
destination guidance, refer to page 143
In addition, the following, most recently selected settings are recalled during unlocking: > Programmable memory buttons: selecting
stored functions, refer to page 20
> Positions of driver's seat, outside mirrors,
and steering wheel*, refer to page 45
> Audio sources: volume and tone settings,
refer to page 152
> Radio:
> Display of stored stations, refer to
page 157
> Switching RDS Radio Data System on/
off*, refer to page 156
> Phone: volume setting, refer to page 181
Central locking system
The concept The central locking system functions when the driver's door is closed. The system simultaneously engages and releases the locks on the following: > Doors > Luggage compartment lid or tailgate and
rear window > Fuel filler flap
Operating from outside > Via the remote control > Using door lock > With Comfort Access* via the door handles
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In addition, it the remote control is used, the welcome lamps, the interior lamps and the courtesy lamps* are switched on or off. The alarm system is armed/disarmed at the same time. You can find more detailed information on the alarm system on page 35.
Operating from inside Via the button for central locking, refer to page 30. The fuel filler flap is not locked. In the event of a sufficiently severe accident, the central locking system unlocks automatically. In addition, the hazard warning flashers and inte- rior lamps come on.
Opening and closing: Using remote control
Persons or animals left unattended in a parked vehicle can lock the doors from
the inside. Always take along the remote control when leaving the vehicle so that the vehicle can then be opened from the outside.<
Unlocking Press the The interior lamps, the courtesy lamps*, and the welcome lamps are switched on.
button.
Setting unlocking behavior You can set whether the first press of the button unlocks only the driver's door or the entire vehi- cle. iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16. 1. "Settings" 2. "Door locks"
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3. "Unlock button"
4. Select a menu item:
> "All doors" Press the entire vehicle.
button once to unlock the
> "Driver's door only"
button once unlocks the
Pressing the driver's door and the fuel filler flap. Pressing the button twice unlocks the entire vehicle.
> "Comfort opening"
5. Press the controller.
Comfort opening Hold the glass sunroof* open.
button down. The windows and the
Locking Press the
button.
Do not lock the vehicle from the outside if persons are inside, as unlocking from the
inside is not possible without special knowl- edge.<
Switching on interior lamps With vehicle locked: Press the You can also use this function to locate your vehicle in parking garages, etc.
button.
Panic mode* You can trigger the alarm system in case of dan- ger: Press the Switching off alarm: press any button.
button for at least 3 seconds.
Sedan: opening luggage compartment lid Press the The luggage compartment lid opens, regard- less of whether it was previously locked or unlocked.
button for approx. 1 second.
During opening, the luggage compart- ment lid pivots back and up. Make sure
that adequate clearance is available before opening. To prevent accidentally locking yourself out, never lay the remote control in the cargo bay. A previously locked luggage compartment lid is also locked again after closing.<
Sports Wagon: unlocking tailgate Press the button for approx. 1 second. The tailgate will open slightly, regardless of whether it was previously locked or unlocked. During opening, the tailgate pivots back and up. Make sure that adequate clear-
ance is available before opening. To prevent accidentally locking yourself out, never lay the remote control in the cargo bay. A previously locked tailgate is also locked again after closing. When opening the tailgate, the luggage com- partment roller cover is raised.<
If pointed or sharp-edged objects could strike the rear window while driving, be sure to provide protection around all edges. Failure to do so could result in damage to the heating conductors of the rear window.<
Confirmation signals You can activate or deactivate the confirmation signals. iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16. 1. "Settings" 2. "Door locks"
3. "Flash when lock/unlock"
4. Press the controller.
Flashing when locking/unlocking the vehi-
cle is switched on.
Malfunction The remote control may malfunction due to local radio waves. Should the remote control fail to operate due to interference of this kind, unlock and lock the vehicle via the door lock using a key. If it is no longer possible to lock the vehicle using the remote control, then the battery is discharged. Use this remote control during an extended drive; this will recharge the battery, refer to page 26.
For US owners only The transmitter and receiver units comply with part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communication Commission regulations. Operation is gov- erned by the following: FCC ID: LX8766S LX8766E LX8CAS LX8CAS2
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.
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Any unauthorized modifications or changes to these devices could void the
user's authority to operate this equipment.<
Opening and closing: from inside
Opening and closing: Using door lock
Do not lock the vehicle from the outside if persons are inside, as unlocking from the
inside is not possible without special knowl- edge.<
When unlocking 1. Turning the key once unlocks the driver's
door and the fuel filler flap.
2. Turning the key a second time unlocks the remaining doors and the luggage compart- ment lid/tailgate.
Convenient opening and closing You also have the option of operating the win- dows and the glass sunroof* from the driver's door lock. Turn and hold the key in the positions 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 turn a key all the way to the right or left in the door lock to lock or unlock the driver's door.
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This button serves to unlock or lock doors and the luggage compartment lid or tailgate and rear window with the front doors closed, but does not activate the anti-theft system. The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.
Automatic locking iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16. 1. "Settings" 2. "Door locks" 3. Select the desired function:
> "Lock if no door is opened"
The central locking system locks again after a short time if no door has been opened.
> "Lock after start. to drive"
The central locking system locks the vehicle as soon as you start to drive.
Automatic locking is switched on and is stored for the remote control currently in use.
Unlocking and opening > Either unlock the doors together with the button for the central locking system and
then pull the door handle above the armrest or
Sedan
> 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
> press down the 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 left unattended in a parked vehicle can lock the doors from
the inside. Always take along the remote control when leaving the vehicle so that the vehicle can then be opened from the outside.<
Doors
Automatic soft closing* To close the doors, merely push them gently. The closing process will then be carried out automatically.
Make sure that the closing path of the doors is clear; otherwise injuries may
result.<
Luggage compartment lid/ tailgate
During opening, the luggage compart- ment lid/tailgate pivots back and up. Make sure that adequate clearance is available before opening.<
Opening from inside
Press button 1 or button 2*: the luggage com- partment lid opens unless it has been locked.
Opening from outside
Press the button on the luggage compartment lid or the approx. 1 second: the luggage compartment lid opens.
button on the remote control for
All keys, refer to page 26, fit the luggage-com- partment lid lock.
Locking separately Turn a key in the lock of the luggage compart- ment lid to the right past a resistance point and remove it in the horizontal position.
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This locks the luggage compartment lid and disconnects it from the central locking system. If you then hand over the remote control without the integrated key, refer to page 26, no access is possible via the luggage compartment lid. This is an advantage when using valet parking, for example.
Unlocking again and opening manually Turn the key toward the left up to the stop: the luggage compartment lid opens.
If you use the lock to unlock the luggage compartment lid while the alarm system is armed, the alarm will be triggered. You should therefore unlock the vehicle ahead of time. If the alarm is inadvertently triggered: switch off the alarm, refer to page 35.<
Closing
Make sure that the closing path of the luggage compartment lid is clear, other-
wise injuries may result.<
Emergency release
Pull the lever in the cargo bay. The luggage compartment lid is unlocked.
Sports Wagon: opening and closing rear window Small items can be loaded and unloaded quickly when the rear window is opened sepa- rately.
Press the button: the rear window opens some- what. It can be swung upward. Press the window closed to close.
When opening the rear window, the lug- gage compartment roller cover is
raised.<
If pointed or sharp-edged objects could strike the rear window while driving, be sure to provide protection around all edges. Failure to do so could result in damage to the heating conductors of the rear window.<
Automatic luggage compartment roller cover* When opening the rear window, the luggage compartment roller cover is raised, and when the rear window is closed, it is lowered.
The handle recesses on the interior trim of the luggage compartment lid make it easier to pull down.
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Make sure that the closing area of the lug- gage compartment roller cover is clear of obstructions, otherwise the payload or the lug- gage compartment roller cover may be dam- aged.< Details on the luggage compartment roller cover are provided on page 117.
Sports Wagon: tailgate
Opening from inside
Press button 1 or button 2*: the tailgate opens unless it has been locked.
Opening from outside
Press the button on the tailgate or the but- ton on the remote control for approx. 1 second: The tailgate opens somewhat. It can be swung upward.
When opening the tailgate, the luggage compartment roller cover is raised.
Before closing the tailgate, press down the lug- gage compartment roller cover until it engages.<
Opening manually In case of an electrical malfunction: 1. From the cargo bay, press out the cover 1
on the tailgate with a screwdriver.
2. Press the locking bar 2 in the direction of
the arrow.
3. Open the tailgate and press in the cover
again.
The tailgate is locked again as soon as it is closed.
Closing
Make sure that the closing path of the tail- gate is clear, otherwise injuries may
result.<
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Opening tailgate The tailgate opens automatically when you: > Press the button on the outside of the tail-
gate when the vehicle is unlocked.
> Press button 1 or button 2*.
> Press the
button on the remote control
for approx. 1 second.
In some country-specific versions, the tailgate can only be opened using the
remote control if the vehicle was unlocked first. During opening, the tailgate pivots back and up. Make sure that adequate clearance is available before opening.<
Automatic luggage compartment roller cover When the tailgate or rear window are opened, the luggage compartment roller cover is raised, and when the tailgate and rear window are closed, it is lowered.
Make sure that the closing area of the lug- gage compartment roller cover is clear of obstructions, otherwise the payload or the lug- gage compartment roller cover may be dam- aged.< Details on the luggage compartment roller cover are provided on page 117.
The handle recesses on the interior trim of the tailgate make it easier to pull down. To close the tailgate, merely press it down gen- tly. The closing process will then be carried out automatically.
Sports Wagon: automatic tailgate operation*
Adjusting opening height You can adjust how far the tailgate is to open. iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16. 1. "Settings" 2. "Door locks" 3. "Tailgate"
4. Turn the controller until the desired open-
ing height is selected.
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Closing tailgate
Make sure that the closing path of the tail- gate is clear, otherwise injuries may
result.<
The tailgate closes automatically when the but- ton on the inside of the tailgate is pressed. To interrupt the opening or closing process: > Press the button on the inside of the tail-
gate.
> Press the button on the outside of the tail-
gate.
Closing is not canceled when you put the vehicle into motion.<
Alarm system
The concept The vehicle alarm system responds: > When a door, the hood or the luggage com-
partment lid/tailgate or rear window are opened
> To movements in the vehicle: interior
motion sensor, refer to page 36
> To changes in the vehicle's tilt if someone
attempts to steal the wheels or tow the vehicle
> To interruptions in battery voltage Unauthorized operations are briefly signaled by the alarm system: > with an acoustic alarm > by switching on the hazard warning flashers > by flashing the high beams
Arming and disarming alarm system 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. The luggage compartment lid/tailgate can also be opened with the system armed with the
button on the remote control, refer to page 31. When the luggage compartment lid/tailgate is closed, it is locked and monitored again.
Switching off alarm > Unlock the vehicle using the remote control,
refer to page 28.
> Insert the remote control all the way into the
ignition lock.
Indicator lamp displays
> The indicator lamp under the interior rear- view mirror flashes continuously: the sys- tem is armed.
> The indicator lamp flashes after locking:
doors, hood, luggage compartment lid/tail- gate or rear window 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 con- tinuously after approx. 10 seconds. How- ever, the interior motion sensor is not acti- vated.
> The indicator lamp goes out after unlocking:
your vehicle has not been disturbed while you were away.
> The indicator lamp flashes after unlocking until the remote control is inserted into the ignition lock, however for a maximum of approx. 5 minutes: your vehicle has been disturbed while you were away.
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Tilt alarm sensor The tilt of the vehicle is monitored. The alarm system reacts, e.g., in case of an attempted wheel theft or towing.
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 two-level garages > When transporting on car-carrying trains,
by sea or on a trailer
> When animals are to remain in the vehicle
button on the remote control
Switching off tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor Press the again as soon as the vehicle is locked. The indicator lamp lights up briefly and then flashes continuously. The tilt alarm sensor and the interior motion sensor are switched off until the next time the vehicle is unlocked and subse- quently locked again.
Comfort Access* Comfort Access allows you to access your vehi- cle without having to hold the remote control in your hand. It is sufficient to carry the remote control with you, e.g., in your jacket pocket. The vehicle automatically detects the associated remote control in the immediate vicinity or in the interior. Comfort Access supports the following func- tions: > Unlocking/locking vehicle > Comfort closing > Opening luggage compartment lid/tailgate
separately
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> Sports Wagon: opening rear window sepa-
rately
> Starting engine
Functional requirement > The vehicle or the luggage compartment
lid/tailgate can only be locked if the vehicle detects that the remote control you are car- rying is outside the vehicle.
> The next unlocking and locking cycle is not
possible until after approx. 2 seconds.
> The engine can only be started if the vehicle detects that the remote control is located in the vehicle.
Comparison with ordinary remote control You can control the functions mentioned previ- ously with the Comfort Access or by pressing the buttons on the remote control. Therefore, please familiarize yourself with the information on opening and closing beginning on page 26 beforehand. The special features when using Comfort Access are described in the following.
Should a short delay occur when opening or closing the windows or the glass sun- roof, the system is checking whether a remote control is located in the vehicle. Please repeat opening or closing if necessary.<
Unlocking
Grasp a door handle fully, refer to arrow 1, but do not touch the surfaces, arrow 2 or 3 when doing so. This corresponds to pressing the button.
Locking > On the driver's door, touch the highlighted
surface, arrow 2, with a finger for approx. 1 second, but do not grasp the door handle.
> On the remaining doors, touch the high- lighted surface, arrow 3, with the back of your hand for approx. 1 second, but do not grasp the door handle.
This corresponds to pressing the ton.
but-
To preserve the battery, please make sure that the ignition and all electrical
consumers are switched off before locking the vehicle.<
Comfort closing Hold a finger or the back of your hand against the surface, arrow 2 or 3, but do not grasp the door handle while doing so. The windows and the glass sunroof* are closed.
Watch during the closing process to be sure that no one is injured. Removing the
hand from the door handle stops the closing process immediately.<
Opening luggage compartment lid/ tailgate separately Press the button on the luggage compartment lid/tailgate. This corresponds to pressing the
button.
If a remote control accidentally left in the cargo bay is detected in the locked vehi- cle after closing the luggage compartment lid/ tailgate or the rear window, the lid or rear win- dow opens again. The hazard warning flashers flash and a signal* sounds.<
Sports Wagon: opening rear window separately Press the button on the rear window, refer to page 32.
Switching on radio readiness By pressing the Start/Stop button, you switch on the radio readiness, refer to page 57.
When doing so, do not depress the brake or clutch pedal, otherwise the engine will
start immediately.<
Starting engine You can start the engine or switch on the igni- tion if a remote control is located in the interior of the vehicle. It need not be inserted in the igni- tion lock, refer to page 57. If you take the remote control with you when leaving the vehicle with the engine running, a warning lamp lights up. In addition, a message appears on the Control Display. As long as no remote control is detected, it is only possible to restart the engine within approx. 10 seconds after it is switched off.
Switching off engine with automatic and sport automatic transmission The engine can only be switched off in trans- mission position P, refer to page 58. To switch off the engine in transmission posi- tion N, the remote control must be inserted in the ignition lock.
Insert remote control into ignition lock.
Before driving into a car wash with automatic and sport automatic transmission 1. 2. Depress brake pedal. 3. Engage transmission position N. 4. Switch off the engine. The vehicle can roll.
Malfunction The Comfort Access function may malfunction due to local radio waves. Then open or close the vehicle with the buttons on the remote control or with a key. To start the engine following this, insert the remote control in the ignition lock. When unlocking or locking/comfort closing do not simultaneously grasp the door handle and touch the surfaces, arrow 2 or 3. Otherwise, you may limit the function.
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Replacing battery If the battery of the remote control is dead, a message will appear in the Control Display. 1. Remove integrated key from remote con-
trol, refer to page 26.
2. Remove cover.
3. Lay in new battery with positive side facing
upward.
4. Press cover closed.
Return used battery to a recycling 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. Always take along the remote control when you leave the vehicle, otherwise children could, for example, operate the windows and injure them- selves.<
Opening, closing
> Press switch to resistance point:
The window continues to open as long as you keep the switch pressed.
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> Press switch beyond resistance point:
The window opens automatically. Pressing the switch again stops the opening move- ment.
You can close the windows in the same manner by pulling the switch. Separate switches for the rear windows are located in the rear. For information on using Convenient opening and closing at the door lock or with the remote control, refer to page 28 or 30. For information on comfort closing with Com- fort Access, refer to page 37.
After switching off ignition You can still operate the windows with the remote control removed or the ignition switched off for approx. 1 minute, as long as neither of the front doors has been opened.
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, inspect the window's travel path prior to
closing it, as the safety system might fail to detect certain kinds of obstructions, such as thin objects, and the window would continue closing. Do not install any accessories in the range of movement of the windows, otherwise the pinch protection system will be impaired.<
Closing without pinch protection system In case of danger from outside or if, for example, ice on the window prevents normal closing, pro- ceed as follows: 1. Pull the switch beyond the resistance point
and hold. The pinch protection system is limited and the window opens slightly if the closing force exceeds a certain value.
2. Pull the switch beyond the resistance point
and hold again within approx. 4 seconds.
The window closes without the pinch pro- tection system.
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. The LED lights up when this safety feature is activated.
Always press the safety switch when chil- dren ride in the rear, otherwise uncon- trolled closing of the windows could lead to injuries.<
Glass sunroof*, electric The glass sunroof is ready for operation with the ignition switched on, refer to page 57.
To prevent injuries, exercise care when closing the glass sunroof and keep it in
your field of vision until it is closed. Always take along the remote control when you leave the vehicle, otherwise children could, for example, operate the roof and injure them- selves.<
Raising Press the switch. The closed glass sunroof is raised and the slid- ing visor opens slightly.
Do not use force to close the sliding visor with the glass sunroof in its raised posi-
tion, otherwise the mechanism will be dam- aged.<
Opening, closing > Slide the switch back to the resistance
point. The glass sunroof and the sliding visor open together for as long as you hold the switch in this position.
> Briefly press the switch back beyond the
resistance point. The glass sunroof and the sliding visor open automatically. Briefly pressing the switch stops the motion.
In a similar manner, the glass sunroof closes when you slide the switch forward. The sliding visor remains open and can be closed by hand. For information on using Convenient opening and closing at the door lock or with the remote control, refer to page 28 or 30. For information on comfort closing with Com- fort Access, refer to page 37.
Opening and closing automatically Briefly press the switch beyond the resistance point. The following movements are also automatic: > Press the switch with the sunroof open: the
sunroof is raised all the way.
> When the sunroof is raised, briefly press the switch in the opening direction: the sunroof is opened all the way.
Briefly pressing the switch stops the motion.
Pinch protection system If the glass sunroof encounters resistance when closing from roughly the center of the roof opening or when closing from the raised posi-
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tion, the closing action is interrupted and the glass sunroof reopens a short way.
desired direction. The arrow below indi- cates the rotation direction for closing.
Despite the pinch protection system, inspect the sunroof's travel path prior to
closing it, as the safety system might fail to detect certain kinds of obstructions, such as very thin objects, and the sunroof would con- tinue closing.<
Closing without pinch protection system In case of danger from outside, slide the switch forward beyond the resistance point and hold. The roof closes without the pinch protection system.
Following interruptions in electrical power supply After a power loss, the sunroof may only respond to the raise command. Then have the system initialized. BMW recommends having this work done by your BMW center.
Moving manually* In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can move the glass sunroof manually. 1. Fold the cover panel down, if necessary
using a screwdriver from the onboard tool kit, refer to page 221.
Sports Wagon: Panorama glass sunroof The panorama glass sunroof is ready for opera- tion with the ignition switched on, refer to page 57.
To prevent injuries, exercise care when closing the panorama glass sunroof and
keep it in your field of vision until it is closed. Always take along the remote control when you leave the vehicle, otherwise children could, for example, operate the roof and injure them- selves.<
2.
Insert the Allen wrench* into the opening provided. Move the glass sunroof in the
Raising Press the switch. The closed sunroof is raised and the sliding visor opens slightly.
Do not use force to close the sliding visor with the glass sunroof in its raised posi-
tion, otherwise the mechanism will be dam- aged.<
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Each time the panorama glass sunroof is com- pletely opened or closed, it stops in the comfort position. If desired, continue the motion follow- ing this with the switch.
Pinch protection system If the panorama glass sunroof or sliding visor encounter resistance when closing from roughly one third of the sunroof opening or when closing from the raised position, the clos- ing action is interrupted and the panorama glass sunroof and sliding visor reopen a little.
Despite the pinch protection system, inspect the sunroof's travel path prior to
closing it, as the safety system might fail to detect certain kinds of obstructions, such as very thin objects, and the sunroof would con- tinue closing.<
Closing without pinch protection system In case of danger from outside, slide the switch forward beyond the resistance point and hold. The roof closes without the pinch protection system.
Following interruptions in electrical power supply After a power loss, the sunroof may only respond to the raise command. Then have the system initialized. BMW recommends having this work done by your BMW center.
Moving manually* In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can move the sunroof manually.
Opening, closing
Sliding visor You can move the sliding visor independently with the sunroof closed or raised. > Slide the switch back to the resistance
point. The sliding visor opens as long as you keep the switch in this position.
> Briefly press the switch back beyond the
resistance point. The sliding visor will open automatically. Briefly pressing the switch stops the motion.
You can close the sliding visor in a similar man- ner by sliding the switch forwards.
Panorama glass sunroof With the sliding visor open, proceed as described under Sliding visor. For information on using Convenient opening and closing at the door lock or with the remote control, refer to page 28 or 30. For information on comfort closing with Com- fort Access, refer to page 37.
Opening and closing sunroof and sliding visor together Briefly press the switch beyond the resistance point twice consecutively. Briefly pressing the switch stops the motion.
Comfort modes > Press the switch twice with the sunroof
open: The sunroof is raised.
> When the sunroof is raised, briefly press the
switch twice in the opening direction: The sunroof is opened all the way.
Comfort position The sunroof is not completely open in the com- fort position. This reduces the wind noises in the interior.
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1. Fold back the cover, using the screwdriver
from the toolkit at the points indicated if necessary, refer to page 221.
2.
Insert the Allen wrench* into the opening provided. Move the sunroof in the desired direction. The arrow below indicates the rotation direction for closing.
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Adjusting
Sitting safely The ideal sitting position can make a vital con- tribution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving. In the interaction with the safety belts, the head restraints and the airbags, the sitting position plays an important role in an accident. To ensure that the safety systems operate with optimal efficiency, we strongly urge you to observe the instructions contained in the fol- lowing section. For additional information on transporting chil- dren safely, refer to page 53.
Airbags
Always maintain an adequate distance between yourself and the airbags. Always hold the steering wheel by its rim with hands at the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock positions, to mini- mize the risk of injuries to your hands and arms in the event of airbag deployment. 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 and does not rest feet or legs on the instrument panel, otherwise leg injuries can occur if the front airbags are triggered. Make sure that occupants do not rest their head on the side or head airbags, otherwise injuries can occur if the airbags are triggered.< Even if you adhere to all the instructions, inju- ries 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 93.
Head restraints A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the risk of spinal injury in the event of an accident.
Adjust the head restraint so that its center is approx. at ear level. Otherwise there is
increased danger of injury in the event of an accident.< Head restraints, refer to page 46.
Safety belts Before every drive, make sure that safety belts are being worn at all of the occupied seats. Air- bags complement the safety belt as an addi- tional safety device, but they do not represent a substitute. Your vehicle is provided with five seats, which are all 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 lies low around the hips in the lap area and does not press on the abdomen. The safety belt must not lie across the neck, rub against sharp edges, be routed over solid or breakable objects or be pinched. Wear the safety belt without twisting, snugly across the lap and shoulders, as close to the body as possible. Otherwise the belt can slip over the hips in the lap area in a frontal impact and injure the abdomen. Avoid wearing clothing that prevents the belt from fitting properly and pull the belt in the upper body area periodically to readjust the tension, in order to avoid a reduction in the restraint of the safety belt. Sports Wagon: if the center safety belt in the rear is used, the larger backrest half must be locked, refer to page 117, otherwise the middle safety belt has no restraining action.< Safety belts, refer to page 48.
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Seats
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. Also on the passenger side, 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 pro- vided by the belt.< Please follow the instructions on damage to safety belts provided on page 48 and the infor- mation on the active front head restraints on page 47.
Adjusting seat
To ensure that the safety systems con- tinue to provide optimized protection,
