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Central locking system
The concept The central locking system is ready for opera- tion whenever the driver's door is closed. The system simultaneously engages and releases the locks on the following: > Doors > Luggage compartment lid > Fuel filler door The central locking system can be operated from the outside > via the remote control > via the door lock and from inside via the button for the central locking system. When actuated from the inside, the fuel filler door is not locked, refer to page 31. The anti-theft system is automatically activated whenever you operate the central locking sys- tem from outside the vehicle. It prevents the doors from being unlocked using the lock but- tons or door handles. The alarm system is armed/disarmed at the same time. The remote control is also used to switch the interior lamps on and off. You can find more detailed information on the alarm system on page 33. In an accident of sufficient severity, the central locking system automatically unlocks the vehi- cle. In addition, the hazard warning flashers and interior lamps come on.
Opening and closing: from outside
Using the remote control
Protect the remote control against unau- thorized use by handing over only the
spare key, for example when using valet park- ing.<
Because any persons or animals left unat- tended in a parked vehicle could lock the doors from the inside, you should always keep the remote control with you; this precaution ensures that you will remain able to unlock the vehicle from the outside at all times.<
button to unlock the vehicle accord-
Unlocking Use the ing to current settings. Control Center, for principle details, refer to page 16. 1. Open the menu. 2. Select "Vehicle settings" and press the
controller.
3. Select "Door locks" and press the control-
ler.
4. Select "Central locking" and press the con-
troller.
5. Select "Unlock button" and press the con-
troller.
6. Select a menu item:
> "All doors" Press the entire vehicle.
button once to unlock the
> "Driver's door only"
Press the button once to unlock only the driver's door and the fuel filler door. Press the button twice to unlock the entire vehicle.
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Setting confirmation signals You can vary or also deactivate the acknowl- edgment signals for locking or unlocking. Control Center, for principle details, refer to page 16. 1. Open the menu. 2. Select "Vehicle settings" and press the
controller.
3. Select "Door locks" and press the control-
ler.
4. Select "Confirmation" and press the con-
troller.
5. Select desired signal. 6. Press the controller.
The signals are switched on.
Malfunctions The remote control may malfunction due to local radio waves. Should the remote control fail to operate owing to interference of this kind, unlock and lock the vehicle via the door lock using the master key. If it is no longer possible to lock the vehicle using the remote control, then its battery is dis- charged. Use this remote control during an extended drive; this will recharge the battery, refer to page 28.
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
7. Press the controller. The setting is stored for the remote control cur- rently in use.
Convenience opening Hold glass sunroof open.
button down. The windows and the
Locking Press
button.
Switching on interior lamps If the vehicle is locked, press the ton. You can also use this function to locate your vehicle in parking garages etc.
but-
Panic mode* By pressing and holding the button for more than approx. two seconds, you can trigger the alarm system in response to any impending danger. To switch off the alarm: press any of the but- tons.
button.
Opening luggage compartment lid Press The luggage compartment lid opens, regard- less of whether it was previously locked or unlocked.
During opening, the luggage compart- ment lid pivots back and up. Ensure that adequate clearance is available before opening. A previously locked luggage compartment lid is also locked again after closing.<
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Manual operation If an electrical malfunction occurs, you can unlock or lock the driver's door with the key in the end positions of the door lock.
Opening and closing: from inside
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 interfer-
ence, 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 door lock
One turn of the key in the driver's door lock unlocks the driver's door only. Turning the key a second time unlocks all of the remaining doors, the luggage compartment lid and the fuel filler door.
Convenience operation You also have the option of operating the win- dows and the glass sunroof from the driver's door lock. > Opening:
With the door closed, turn the key to the unlock position and hold it there.
> Closing:
With the door closed, turn the key to the lock position and hold it there.
Watch during the closing process to be sure that no one is injured. Releasing the
key stops the operation.<
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 make the following settings: > The central locking system automatically
locks the vehicle after a short time when no door has been opened.
> The central locking system automatically locks the vehicle as soon as you start to drive.
Control Center, for principle details, refer to page 16. 1. Open the menu. 2. Select "Vehicle settings" and press the
controller.
3. Select "Door locks" and press the control-
ler.
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4. Select "Central locking" and press the con-
troller.
Luggage compartment lid
During opening, the luggage compart- ment lid pivots back and up. Ensure that
adequate clearance is available before open- ing.<
Opening from inside
5. Select "Relock door if not opened"
or "Lock after driving". 6. Press the controller.
The setting is selected.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur- rently in use.
Press the button: the luggage compartment lid opens unless it has been locked.
Unlocking and opening doors > Either unlock the doors together with 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
> press down the lock button of the desired door. To prevent you from being locked out, the open driver's door cannot be locked using the lock button.
Because any persons or animals left unat- tended in a parked vehicle could lock the doors from the inside, you should always take the master key with remote control with you to ensure that you will remain able to unlock the vehicle from the outside whenever the need arises.<
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Opening from outside
Press the button: the luggage compartment lid opens.
Only the master keys with remote control, refer to page 28, match the luggage compartment lock.
Locking separately Turn the master key with remote control in the lock of the luggage compartment lid beyond a resistance point to the right and withdraw it in the horizontal position. This locks the luggage compartment lid and disconnects it from the central locking system. If you then only hand over the spare key, refer to page 28, no access is possible via the luggage compartment lid. This is an advantage when valet parking, for example.
Unlocking again and opening manually Turn master key toward the left until the resis- tance point: the luggage compartment lid opens.
If you use the key 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 34.<
Emergency release
This lever releases the luggage compartment lid from inside the luggage compartment.
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, as oth-
erwise 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: Inner
motion sensor, see below
> To changes in the vehicle's tilt if someone
attempts to steal the wheels or tow the vehicle
> To interruptions in battery voltage The system responds to unauthorized vehicle entry and attempted theft by simultaneously activating: > An acoustic alarm, which lasts for a period
of approx. 30 seconds
> The hazard warning flashers for approx. 5
minutes
> The high beams, which flash on and off in
the same rhythm
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.
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Tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor
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 stacking 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 once again directly after locking. 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.
Windows
To prevent injuries, exercise care when closing the windows and keep them in
your field of vision until they are shut. When leaving the vehicle, always remove the ignition key and close the doors to prevent chil- dren from operating the windows and injuring themselves etc.<
The system indicates that it has been correctly armed by switching on the hazard warning flashers for a single cycle and by emitting an acoustic signal. You can also open the luggage compartment lid with the system armed using the button on the remote control, refer to page 30. When the luggage compartment lid is closed, it is locked again and monitored.
Switching off alarm > Unlock the vehicle using the remote control,
refer to page 29
> or turn the ignition key to position 1, refer to
page 51.
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: the doors or luggage compartment lid 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 sec- onds. However, the interior motion sensor is not activated.
> 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 key is inserted into the lock, but can blink for up to approx. 5 minutes: your vehi- cle has been disturbed while you were away.
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Opening and closing windows
trapping mechanism. In this case, if the closing force exceeds a defined threshold, the window will only open a few inches/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
Ignition key in position 1, refer to page 51: > Press switch to resistance point:
The window continues to open as long as you keep the switch pressed.
> 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.
After switching off ignition You can still operate the windows: > With the Ignition key in position 1 for
approx. 15 minutes
> With the ignition key in position 0 or with the ignition key removed, for approx. 1 minute, as long as a front door has not been opened. For information on using the convenience oper- ation at the door lock or with the remote control, refer to page 30 or 31.
Anti-trapping mechanism If the closing force rises beyond a predefined threshold during closing, the system will imme- diately stop moving the window prior to lower- ing it slightly.
Despite the anti-trapping mechanism 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. Pulling the switch beyond the resistance point and holding it limits the response of the anti-
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, as otherwise
unchecked closing of the windows could lead to injuries.<
Accessories in window area After installing any accessory – such as a clamp-on antenna for a portable phone – within the window's travel range, you will need to have the system reinitialized for use under the new conditions. BMW recommends 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. When leaving the vehicle, always remove the ignition key and close the doors to prevent chil- dren from operating the sunroof and injuring themselves.<
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After switching off ignition You can still operate the sunroof: > With the Ignition key in position 1 for
approx. 15 minutes
> With the ignition key in position 0 or with the ignition key removed, for approx. 1 minute, as long as a front door has not been opened.
Automatic opening and closing Press the switch past the resistance point. The following movements are also automatic: > When the sunroof is open, press the switch in the lifting direction: the sunroof is raised all the way.
> When the sunroof is raised, press the
switch in the opening direction: the sunroof is opened all the way.
Pressing the switch again stops the motion.
Anti-trapping mechanism If the glass sunroof encounters resistance when closing from roughly the center of the sunroof opening or when closing from the raised posi- tion, the closing action is interrupted and the glass sunroof reopens a short way.
Despite the anti-trapping mechanism 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. 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 loss, the sunroof may only respond to the lift command. The system must be initialized. BMW recommends having this work done by your BMW center.
Ignition key in position 1, refer to page 51.
Raising Press switch. > When the glass sunroof is closed, it is raised slightly and the sliding visor opens slightly. > When the glass sunroof is open, it automat-
ically travels into the raised position. The sliding visor remains completely open.
Do not use force to close the headliner insert with the glass sunroof in its raised position, as damage to the mechanism could result.<
Opening, Closing > Press switch back to the resistance point. The glass sunroof and the sliding visor open together for as long as you hold the switch in position.
> Press switch back past the resistance point. The glass sunroof and the sliding visor open automatically. Briefly press the switch again to stop the opening movement.
In a similar manner, the glass sunroof and the sliding visor close when you slide the switch forward. The sliding visor remains open and must be closed by hand. For information on using the convenience oper- ation at the door lock or with the remote control, refer to page 30 or 31.
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Manually opening and closing In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can move the glass sunroof manually: 1. Fold the cover panel down, if necessary using screwdriver from onboard tool kit, refer to page 182.
2.
Insert the Allen wrench supplied with the onboard tool kit, refer to page 182, into the opening provided. Move the glass sunroof in the desired direction. The arrow below indicates the rotation direction for closing.
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Adjustments
Sitting safely The ideal sitting position can make a vital con- tribution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving. The sit- ting position of the occupants also plays an important role for passive safety together with the safety belts and airbags 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 47.
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 is to 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 sit- ting correctly and does not rest feet or legs on the instrument panel, otherwise leg injuries can occur if the front airbag is triggered. Never let an occupant's head rest near or on a side airbag because the inflating airbag could cause a seri- ous or fatal injury.< 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 83.
Safety belt Before every drive, make sure that safety belts are being worn at all of the occupied seats.
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Airbags complement the safety belt as an addi- tional safety device, but they do not represent a substitute.
At all times, occupants should sit upright and be properly restrained: infants and
small children in appropriate child-restraint sys- tems; larger children and adults using the safety belts. 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 always wear their safety belts, taking care to position the lap belt against the lower hips, where it will not exert pressure against the abdominal area. 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. Avoid twisting the belt while routing it snugly across the hips and shoulder. Do not allow the belt to rest against hard or fragile objects. Otherwise, in the event of a frontal impact, a loose lap belt could slide over your hips, leading to abdominal injury. Avoid wearing clothing that prevents the belt from fitting properly and pull the shoulder belt periodically to readjust the tension across your lap in order to avoid a reduction in the retention effect of the safety belt.< For instructions on operating safety belts, refer to page 42.
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, as otherwise there is a danger in the event of an accident of 'sliding under' the safety belt, eliminating the protec- tion normally provided by the belt.<
Adjusting comfort seat* In this seat, you can also adjust:
Please observe the information on damage to safety belts provided on page 43 and the infor- mation on the active front head restraints on page 42.
Seat adjustment
To ensure that the safety systems con- tinue to provide optimized protection,
please observe the adjustment instructions on page 38.<
1 Longitudinal direction 2 Height 3 Angle
4 Backrest
1 Backrest width 2 Shoulder support 3 Thigh support 4 Lumbar support, see below. Shoulder support: the adjustable upper back- rest also supports the back in the shoulder region. This provides a relaxed driving position and helps relieve stress on the shoulder mus- cles.
After making corrections in the forward/ backward adjustment of the seat, make sure that the safety belt still fits snugly against your body. Failure to do so may reduce the pro- tection provided by the safety belt.<
Adjusting sport seat* In this seat, you can also adjust the thigh sup- port 3, see above.
Adjusting lumbar support*
You can also adjust the contour of the backrest to obtain additional support in the lumbar region.
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Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory*
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.
Adjusting active backrest width*
You can store and request two different posi- tions for the driver's seat and passenger seat*, external rearview mirrors, and steering wheel. The adjustment of the lumbar support is not stored in the memory.
Storing 1. Turn ignition key to position 1 or 2, refer to
page 51.
2. Set the desired seat, exterior mirror and
steering wheel positions.
3. Press
button:
The LED in the button lights up.
4. Press the desired memory button 1 or 2.
The LED goes out.
Requesting
Do not request a position from the mem- ory while the vehicle is moving. There is a risk of accident from unexpected movement of the seat or steering wheel.<
Convenience mode 1. Open the driver's door after unlocking or
turn the ignition key to position 1.
2. Briefly press the desired memory button 1
or 2. The system immediately cancels the adjustment procedure when you briefly press one of the seat adjustment buttons or one of the memory buttons.
First set a comfortable backrest width, see above. Based on the backrest width set, the lat- eral support is automatically adapted to the cur- rent driving situation. The adaptation of the backrest width and the speed of the adjustment vary depending on the program. You can select from among three pro- grams from comfort to sport. Press program button once: > "Comfort" program: one LED > "Normal" program: two LEDs > "Sport" program: three LEDs To switch off: press button longer.
Easy entry/exit* To facilitate entry and exit, the backrest tempo- rarily opens all the way.
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Safety feature 1. Close the driver's door and turn the ignition
key to position 0 or 2.
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 inadvertently:
Position stored in key The positions of the driver's seat, the external rearview mirrors, and steering wheel are stored for the remote key currently in use. You can choose when the position is requested: > Request when unlocking vehicle > Request when opening driver's door Control Center, for principle details, refer to page 16. 1. Open the menu. 2. Select "Vehicle settings" and press the
controller.
3. Select "Door locks" and press the control-
ler.
4. Select "Central locking" and press the con-
troller.
5. Select "Last seat pos." and press the con-
troller.
6. Select "After unlocking" or "After opening
door" and press the controller.
so could cause injury or damage to persons or objects behind the seat as a result of a rearward movement of the seat.<
Passenger-side exterior mirror tilt function* Automatic curb monitor
Activating 1. Slide mirror selector switch into the driver's
side mirror position 1.
2. When you shift into reverse or move the selector lever into position R, the exterior mirror on the front passenger side tilts downward slightly. This allows the driver to see the area immediately adjacent to the vehicle – such as a curb – when parking, etc.
Deactivating Slide mirror selector switch into the passen- ger's side mirror position 2.
Head restraints
Head restraints reduce the risk of spinal injury in the event of an accident. Adjust
the head restraints so that they are centered roughly at the level of your ears.<
To cancel the request: Select "Deactivated" and press the controller.
When using this feature, always make sure that the footwell behind the driver's seat is empty and unobstructed. Failure to do
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Front seat: height adjustment
> Do not install seat or head-restraint covers > Never use the head restraints as supports for suspending objects of any kind, such as clothes hangers. Refrain from mounting accessories on either the seat or the head restraint.<
Rear seats: height adjustment
Up: pull up. Down: press button 1 and slide the head restraint downward.
Safety belts
To ensure that the safety systems con- tinue to provide optimized protection,
please observe the adjustment instructions on page 38.< 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.
You can adjust the height of the head restraints electrically.
Front seat: angle adjustment Swivel the head restraint. With the comfort seat, use the shoulder support to set the distance to the back of the head.
Adjusting side extensions in the comfort seat
You can fold the side extensions on the head restraint forward for increased lateral support in the resting position.
Front head restraints, active* The comfort seats are equipped with an active head restraint. In the event of a rear-end collision of sufficient severity, the active head restraint reduces the distance to the head.
To ensure that the active head restraints afford maximum protection, and to avoid
unnecessary risks to personal safety, we request that you read and comply with the fol- lowing:
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The two rear safety belt buckles integrated into the rear seat are for passengers sitting on the left and right. The belt buckle embossed with the word CENTER is intended exclusively for use by passengers riding in the center position.
Damage to safety belts
If the safety belts are damaged or stretched in an accident: Have the entire
belt system, including the tensioning mecha- nisms, replaced at your BMW center or at a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained per- sonnel. Have the belt anchorage points inspected for damage at the same time. Failure to observe this precaution may prevent the safety belts from effectively providing optimal protection when needed.<
Fastening Make sure you hear the latch plate engage in the belt buckle.
Heated seats*
Front
Safety belt memory for driver's seat and passenger seat*
The indicator lamp lights up, a signal sounds, and a message appears on the display. Please check whether safety
belts are correctly placed. The safety belt memory is operative at speeds above approx. 5 mph/8 km/h. It can also be acti- vated if objects are placed onto the passenger seat.
Releasing 1. Grasp the belt firmly. 2. Press the red button in the buckle. 3. Guide the belt into its reel. The shoulder strap's anchorage point will be in the correct position for adult seat occupants of every build if the seat is correctly adjusted, refer to page 38.
The temperature setting progresses one step through its control sequence each time you press the button. When the maximum tempera- ture is selected, three LEDs light up. To switch off: press the button longer.
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Rear
Active seat ventilation*
The operating concept is the same as for the front heated seats.
Temperature distribution in front The heat output can be distributed variously in the seat cushion and the backrest. Control Center, for principle details, refer to page 16. Ignition key in position 2: 1. Select "Climate". 2. Select "Seat heater distribution" and press
the controller.
3. Move the controller to the left or right to
select "Driver" or "Passenger".
The system progresses one step through the control sequence each time you press the but- ton. To switch off: press the button longer.
The highest position with three LEDs is used for rapid cooling, e.g. when the vehi- cle has gotten heated up. After a short time, the system is automatically switched down one position in order to prevent excessive cooling.<
Active seat*
4. Turn the controller. The adjustment is
applied; the field can be changed.
The seat cushion is actively varied by alter- nately raising and lowering the right and left half of the seat cushion. This reduces muscular ten- sion and fatigue to help prevent lower back pain. Press the button to switch on; the LED lights up. If you switch off the active seat, it can take up to 1 minute before the two halves of the seat cushion have returned to their initial position.
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Mirrors
Exterior mirrors
The mirror on the passenger side fea- tures a lens with a more convex surface
than the mirror installed on the driver's side. When estimating the distance between yourself and other traffic, bear in mind that the objects reflected in the mirror are closer than they appear. This means that estimations of the dis- tance to following traffic should not be regarded as precise.<
1 Adjustments 2 Switching to the other mirror or to the auto-
matic parking function, refer to Tilting the passenger-side mirror, page 41
Storing the mirror positions, refer to Seat, mir- ror and steering wheel memory on page 40.
Manual adjustment You can also adjust the mirrors manually if nec- essary by pressing against the outer edges of their mirror glass.
Folding mirrors in and out
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 Both exterior mirrors are automatically heated in ignition key position 2.
Interior rearview mirror
To reduce the dazzle effect of following vehi- cles at night, turn the knob. Automatically dimming mirrors, refer to page 107.
Steering wheel
Adjustments
Do not adjust steering wheel while driv- ing. There is a risk of accident from unex-
pected movement of the steering wheel.<
The steering wheel can be adjusted in four directions. Storing steering wheel positions, refer to Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory on page 40.
Easy entry/exit* To facilitate entry and exit, the steering wheel temporarily moves into the uppermost position.
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Steering wheel heater*
Press the button with the ignition key in position 2. When the steering wheel heater is operating, the LED in the button lights up.
Programmable buttons* on the steering wheel
The various functions are displayed: > "Nav. voice instructions"
Voice instructions for the navigation system
> "Air recirculation on / off"
Permanently shutting off outside air, refer to AUC Automatic recirculated air control on page 91
> "Mute on / off"
Mutes the audio sources
> "Monitor on / off"
Switches the Control Display on/off
> "Telephone list"
Switching between Entertainment and Telephone
> "Next entertainment source"
Changes audio source
4. Select the desired function. 5. Press the controller. 6. Select button if necessary.
You can assign the function buttons individu- ally. Control Center, for principle details, refer to page 16. 1. Open the menu. 2. Select "Vehicle settings" and press the
controller.
3. Select "Steering wheel buttons" and press
the controller.
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7. Press the controller. The setting is stored for the remote control cur- rently in use. You can operate the selected function using the corresponding button.
Operating function Press the corresponding button on the steering wheel. Voice instructions of navigation system: > To switch voice instructions on/off: hold the
button down.
> To repeat the last voice instruction: press
button.
Transporting children safely
The right place for children
Children always in the rear Accident research shows that the safest place for children in a vehicle is in the rear seat. Older children should be tightly secured with a safety belt, after they have outgrown a booster seat that is appropriate for their age, height and weight.
A child sitting in the rear seat and not properly restrained may place his or her head on or near the airbag, if so equipped. For example, a child, even though belted, may fall asleep with his or her head against the side air- bag. It may be difficult for a driver to ensure that children in the rear seat will remain properly positioned at all times and do not place their heads on or near the side airbag. Therefore, we recommend that the rear seat side airbags, if provided, be deactivated if you plan to transport children in the rear seat.<
Deactivating rear seat side airbags The rear seat side airbags may already have been deactivated by a BMW center. Labels in the rear door opening should indicate the status of your rear seat side airbags. If you are uncer- tain of their status, or wish to have the airbags activated or deactivated, please contact your BMW center.
Child-restraint system in the rear
Children under 13 years of age and chil- dren less than 5 ft/150 cm tall should
always ride in the rear and the restraint systems should be secured with the vehicle's safety belts.< Younger children should be secured in an appropriate forward-facing child-restraint sys- tem that has first been properly restrained. We strongly urge you to carefully read and comply with the instructions for installation and use
provided by the child-restraint's manufacturer whenever you use such a device. All rear sitting positions in your vehicle meet the recommendations of SAE J1819, an industry- recommended practice for securing 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 airbags on the front passenger side must be deactivated. Otherwise, there is a con- siderable risk of injury for the child when the air- bags are triggered, even with a child-restraint system. Your BMW center will be glad to advise you.<
