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extended period at least once a year, refer to page 29.<


2 Spare key for storage in a safe place,


such as in your wallet. This key cannot be used to open the lock for the glove compartment. This is an advantage in a hotel, for exam- ple.


28nKeys


The key set 1 Central key with remote control,


determine the functions of the Key Memory, refer to page 60. You can mark the keys with remote control using the colored labels you received on taking delivery of the vehicle


Each central key with remote con- trol contains a long-life battery.


The battery is automatically charged in the ignition lock while the vehicle is being driven. If you have any central keys with remote control that are not used on a regular basis, you should therefore remember to recharge these units by using them to drive the vehicle for an


Central locking system


The concept The central locking system is ready for operation as soon as you close the front doors. The system engages or releases the locks on the > doors > liftgate/tailgate > fuel filler door. The central locking system can be operated > from outside via the remote control as well as via the driver's door lock


> from inside via the button for the cen-


tral locking system.


If the system is locked from inside, the fuel filler door remains unlocked, refer to page 33. When the system is actuated from out- side of the vehicle, the anti-theft system is actuated simultaneously. This pre- vents the doors from being unlocked via safety lock buttons or door handles. The alarm system is also armed or dis- armed. In an accident, the central locking sys- tem automatically unlocks, however only doors that were not locked sepa- rately with the lock buttons, refer to page 33. The hazard warning flashers and interior lamps are also switched on.


Opening and closing: from outside


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Using the remote control The remote control makes opening and locking the doors of your vehicle very convenient. Furthermore it provides three additional functions that can only be executed via the remote control: > Switching on the interior lamps, refer


to page 30. With this function, you can also search for your vehicle — when parked in an underground garage, for instance


> Opening the liftgate, refer to page 30. The liftgate will open slightly, regard- less of whether it was previously locked or unlocked


> Panic mode, refer to page 30.


In case of danger you can start the alarm.


Whenever you unlock or lock the vehi- cle, you simultaneously deactivate/acti- vate the anti-theft system, disarm/arm the alarm system and switch the interior lamps on/off.


You can have an acknowledgment signal set to confirm that the vehi-


cle is correctly locked.<


Since passengers or animals remaining in the vehicle might be able to lock the doors from the inside, take the vehicle's keys with you so that the vehicle can be opened again from the outside at any time.<


If it is no longer possible to lock the vehicle via the remote control, the battery is discharged. Use this key while driving for an extended period in order to charge the battery. Protect the remote control against unauthorized use by handing over only the spare key, for example when using hotel valet parking, refer to page 28. In the event of a system malfunction, please contact your BMW Sports Activ- ity Vehicle center, which is also your source for replacement keys.<


1 Unlocking and convenience opening 2 Locking and securing, switching on


interior lamps, switching off tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor 3 Opening the liftgate, panic mode


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Unlocking the vehicle


Switching on the interior lamps


Press button. Press the button once to unlock the driver's door and the fuel filler door only; press a second time to unlock all remaining doors as well as the liftgate/ tailgate.


Convenience opening mode


If the vehicle is locked, press button.


Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor


Press button once again directly after locking. For more detailed information, refer to page 38.


Press and hold button. The windows and the glass roof open.


Opening the liftgate


If the vehicle is locked, the lift- gate/tailgate is also locked again


when closed. Before and after a trip, be sure that the liftgate/tailgate was not opened unin- tentionally.<


Panic mode – triggering alarm


By pressing and holding the button for more than two seconds, you can start the alarm system if there is an impend- ing danger if it is armed. To switch off the alarm


Locking and securing


Press button.


Press button. The liftgate will open slightly, regard- less of whether it was previously locked or unlocked.


Press button.


Opening and closing: from outside


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Malfunctions The remote control system may be affected by other units or equipment operating in the immediate vicinity of your vehicle. Should the remote control fail to oper- ate owing to interference of this kind, you can respond by using the central key to unlock your vehicle at one of the doors.


For US owners only The transmitter and receiver units com- ply with part 15 of the FCC – Federal Communication Commission – regula- tions. Operation is governed by the following: FCC ID: LX8EWS LX8FZVS LX8FZVE


Compliance statement: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: > This device may not cause harmful


interference, and


> this device must accept any interfer- ence received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.


Any unauthorized modifications to these devices could void the


user's authority to operate this equip- ment.<


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Convenience operation You also have the option of operating the windows and the glass roof from the door lock. > To open: with the door closed, turn the key to the Unlock position and hold it there


> To close: with the door closed, turn


the key to the Lock position and hold it.


Watch during the closing process to be sure that no one is injured.


Releasing the key stops the opera- tion.<


Manual operation In the event of an electrical malfunction, turn the key to the extreme left or right to unlock/lock the door.


Using the 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 liftgate/ tailgate and the fuel filler door.


You can have an acknowledgment signal set to confirm that the vehi-


cle is correctly locked.<


Opening and closing: from inside


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If only the driver's door was unlocked from the outside and


you press the button > all other doors, the liftgate/tailgate


and the fuel filler door will be unlocked when the driver's door is opened


> the driver's door will be locked again


when it is closed.<


Unlocking and opening the doors > Either unlock the doors together with the button for the central locking sys- tem and then pull the door handle above the armrest or


> pull the door handle for each door


twice: the first pull unlocks the door, and the second one opens it.


You can operate the central locking system with this button when the driver's door is closed. The doors and liftgate are unlocked or locked only. However, the anti-theft system is not activated. Also, the fuel filler door remains unlocked to allow refueling.


You have the option of setting the central locking system to lock


automatically as soon as you move off. This can be adjusted to be key-spe- cific.<


Locking > Use the central locking button to lock


all of the doors simultaneously, or


> press down the individual safety lock buttons. As an added design feature to prevent the driver from being inad- vertently locked out of the vehicle, the driver's safety lock button will not engage as long as the door is open.


When the vehicle is moving, do not lock the doors with the safety lock buttons. Doors locked in this man- ner would not unlock automatically in the event of an accident. Since passengers or animals remaining in the vehicle might be able to lock the doors from the inside, take the vehicle's keys with you so that the vehicle can be opened again from the outside at any time.<


34nLiftgate


Opening from outside Press the button, refer to arrow: The liftgate opens slightly. The cargo area is illuminated whenever the liftgate is opened, refer also to page 99.


With the liftgate open the dimen- sion from the ground to the upper


edge is more than 6.6 ft/2 m. Please remember this, e.g. when the liftgate is opened in a garage.<


Opening from inside Press this button to open the liftgate when the vehicle is stationary.


If pointed or sharp-edged objects could strike the rear window while


driving, be sure to provide protection around all edges. If you do not do this, the heating conductors of the rear win- dow could be damaged.<


For information on the cargo area cover and on other details in the cargo area, refer to Cargo area, beginning on page 118.


Manual release In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can release the liftgate manually: 1. Remove the plastic plug from inside


the cargo area and pull toward the interior, refer to arrow. The liftgate will be released


2. Reinstall the plug.


Liftgate


Tailgate


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Operate the vehicle only when both gates are completely closed. Otherwise, exhaust fumes could pene- trate the interior of the vehicle. Should it be absolutely necessary to operate the vehicle with an open gate: > Close all windows and the glass roof > Increase the air supply for the air conditioner or automatic climate control to a high level, refer to page 101 or 105.<


Opening Press the button: You can fold the tailgate down.


When opened, the tailgate can accept loads of up to 440 lbs/


200 kg. When the vehicle is stationary you may, for example, utilize the tail- gate as a seat or as a loading platform for luggage or recreation gear.<


Closing You can pull the liftgate down by plac- ing both hands in the handle recesses, refer to arrows. To close the liftgate, merely press it down gently. The closing process will then be carried out automatically.


To avoid injuries, be sure that the travel path of the liftgate is clear


when it is closed, as with all closing procedures.<


36nTailgate


Manual release In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can release the tailgate manually: 1. Unfasten the trim panel clip with the


vehicle key or with a screwdriver, refer to arrow 1, and remove it toward the top, refer to arrow 2


2. Using the same tool, press the latch in the direction of the arrow; the tail- gate is released


3. Reinstall the trim panel.


Luggage straps Use the luggage straps on the cargo floor cover to secure smaller items of luggage. Movement is reduced when objects are placed on the straps. The lashing eyes located at the corners of the cargo area provide you with a convenient means of attaching luggage nets* or flexible straps for securing lug- gage. Refer also to Stowing cargo on page 125.


Alarm system


The concept The vehicle alarm system responds: > When a door, the hood, or the liftgate


is opened


> To movement in the vehicle's interior


– interior motion sensor


> To variations in the vehicle tilt angle


such as occur during attempts to steal the wheels or tow the vehicle > To interruption of battery voltage. The system responds to unauthorized vehicle entry and attempted theft by simultaneously activating the following: > Sounding an acoustical alarm for


30 seconds


> The hazard warning flashers are acti-


vated for approx. five minutes


> The high beams flash on and off in


the same rhythm.


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Arming and disarming the 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.


You can have different acknowl- edgment signals set to confirm


arming and disarming.<


You can also open the liftgate with the system armed using the button on the remote control, refer to page 30. When you close the liftgate, the system is rearmed. Pressing the Panic mode button for a longer period triggers the alarm, refer to page 30.


Indicator lamp displays > The indicator lamp below the interior rearview mirror flashes continuously: the system is armed


> The indicator lamp flashes during


arming: the door(s), the hood or lift- gate are not completely 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 10 seconds. However, the interior motion sensor is not activated


> The indicator lamp goes out when the system is disarmed: no manipulation or attempted intrusions have been detected in the period since the sys- tem was armed


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Power windows


> The indicator lamp flashes for


10 seconds when the system is dis- armed: an attempted entry has been detected in the period since the sys- tem was armed.


Following triggering of an alarm, the indicator lamp will flash continuously.


Avoiding unintentional alarms The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor may be switched off at the same time. You can do this to prevent a false alarm from being triggered in garages with elevator ramps, for instance, or when the vehicle is transported by trailer or train:


Lock the vehicle twice, i.e. arm the sys- tem. Press button of the remote control twice in succession or actuate the locks twice with the key. The indicator lamp lights up briefly and then flashes continuously. The tilt alarm sensor and the interior motion sensor are switched off as long as the system is armed.


Interior motion sensor In order for the interior motion sensor to function properly, the windows and glass roof must be completely closed. However, be sure to switch off the inte- rior motion sensor – refer to the previ- ous column – when > you leave children or animals in the


vehicle


> the windows or glass roof are to


remain open.


Opening and closing windows From ignition key position 1: > Press the switch up to the resistance


point: The window continues to move as long as you continue to hold the switch


> Press the switch beyond the resis-


tance point: The window moves downward auto- matically. Briefly press the switch again to stop the opening movement. You can close the windows in the same manner by pulling the switch.


Electric power windows


After the ignition has been switched off: > You can still operate the windows as long as neither of the front doors has been opened. To open the windows, press the switch beyond the resis- tance point.


Remove the key from the ignition lock and close the doors when you leave the vehicle so that children cannot operate the power windows and possibly injure themselves.<


For the convenience mode via the remote control or the door lock, refer to pages 30, 32.


Safety feature A contact strip is integrated into the inner side of each of the upper window frame sections. If pressure is exerted against this contact strip while a win- dow is being raised, the system will respond by stopping the window and then retracting it a small distance.


Despite this safety feature, be extremely careful that the closing


path of the window is not obstructed whenever it is closed. Otherwise, an object might not touch the contact strip in some situations, with very thin objects, for instance. You can override this safety feature by pulling the switch beyond the resis- tance point and holding it. Because the power windows are sealed at high pressure to prevent wind noise when closed, a powerful motor is required for efficient closing. When closing the windows, always ensure that they are not obstructed in any way. Unsupervised use of these systems can result in serious personal injury. Remove the ignition key to deactivate the electric power windows whenever you leave the vehicle. Never leave the keys in the vehicle with unsupervised children. Never place anything that could obstruct the driver's vision on or next to the windows.<


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Safety switch With the safety switch, you can prevent the rear windows from being opened or closed via the switches in the rear pas- senger area, by children, for example. You can also prevent adjustments of the power rear-seat backrests from the rear passenger area, refer to page 47.


Press the safety switch whenever children are riding in the rear of


the vehicle. Careless use of the power windows can lead to injury.<


40nGlass roof, electric*


To prevent injuries, exercise care when closing the glass roof and keep it in your field of vision until it is shut. Before leaving the vehicle, switch off the electric glass roof mechanism by removing the ignition key. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle with access to vehicle keys. Use of the key can result in starting of the engine and operation of vehicle systems such as the power glass roof, etc. Unsupervised use of these systems can result in seri- ous personal injury.<


After the ignition has been switched off, you can still operate the glass roof for approx. 15 minutes as long as neither of the front doors has been opened. For the convenience mode via the remote control or the door lock, refer to pages 30, 32.


Automatic* opening and closing Press the switch briefly past the resis- tance point and then release it. Other automatic operations are: > With the roof open, briefly press the switch in the Raise direction: the roof rises to its tilt-up end position.


Pressing the switch again briefly stops the motion. > With the glass roof raised, hold the


switch toward Open until the roof has reached the desired position.


Lifting – opening – closing From ignition key position 1, press the switch or slide it in the desired direction until you feel resistance. The headliner slides back somewhat when you raise the glass roof. When the glass roof is opened the headliner retracts with it. It remains open, and it is possible to slide it back and forth as long as the glass roof is not completely open.


The headliner cannot be closed with the glass roof in its raised


position.<


Glass roof, electric*


Safety feature If the glass roof encounters resistance > when it is closing from the raised


position


> when closing at a point roughly past


the middle of its travel


the closing cycle is interrupted and the glass roof will open again slightly.


Despite this safety feature, be extremely careful that the closing path of the glass roof is not obstructed whenever it is closed. Otherwise, trig- gering the closing-force limitation may not be ensured in some situations, with very thin objects, for instance. You can disable this safety feature by pressing the switch beyond the resistance point and holding it.<


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Power loss When the battery is disconnected, for instance, the glass roof may only lift. To reinitialize the mechanism: 1. Raise the glass roof completely 2. Press and hold the switch for approx.


twenty seconds.


Manual operation In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can operate the glass roof manu- ally: 1. Open the glasses compartment, refer


to page 115


2. Insert the Allen wrench from the


vehicle tool kit, refer to page 152, in the opening provided and turn the glass roof in the desired direction.


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Sitting safely


The ideal sitting position can make a vital contribution to relaxed driving that is as fatigue-free as possible. The sit- ting position also plays an important role together with the safety belts and airbags in providing occupants with maximum levels of passive safety in an accident. To ensure that the safety sys- tems operate with optimized efficiency, we strongly urge you to observe the instructions contained in the following section. For additional information on transport- ing children safely, refer to page 56.


Sitting safely with airbags


Always maintain an adequate dis- tance 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 minimize 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 passen- ger is correctly seated and does not rest feet or legs on the instrument clus- ter, otherwise leg injuries can occur if the front airbags are triggered. Never


let an occupant's head rest near or on a side airbag because the inflating airbag could cause a serious or fatal injury.<


Even if you adhere to all the instructions injuries resulting from contact with air- bags cannot be fully excluded, depend- ing on the circumstances. The ignition and inflation noise may provoke a mild – usually temporary – hearing loss in extremely sensitive individuals. For airbag locations and additional information on airbags, refer to page 54.


Sitting safely with safety belts Fasten your safety belt before starting any trip. Airbags complement the safety belt as an additional safety device, but they do not represent a substitute. Your vehicle has five seats that are all equipped with a safety belt.


At all times, occupants should sit upright and be properly restrained – infants and small children in appropri- ate child-restraint systems; larger chil- dren and adults using the safety belts. Even pregnant women should also always wear the safety belt and espe- cially ensure that the lap belt is posi- tioned low on the hip and does not


press on the lower body. Only one person should ever wear a safety belt, and infants and children may not be seated on the lap of another passenger. 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 firmly across the hips and shoulder. Do not allow the belt to rest against hard or fragile objects. Other- wise, 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 lap belt periodically to readjust the tension across your shoulder in order to avoid a reduction in the retention effect of the safety belt.<


For instructions on operating the safety belt, refer to page 48.


Seats


Note before adjusting


Never try to adjust your seat while operating the vehicle. The seat


could respond with unexpected move- ment, and the ensuing loss of vehicle control could lead to an accident. Never ride with the backrest reclined to an extreme horizontal angle – especially important for front passengers to remember. If you do so there is a risk that you will slide under the safety belt in an accident, thus reducing the pro- tection provided by the safety belt.<


Seat adjustment > Mechanical seat adjustment, refer to


following columns


> Power seat adjustment, refer to


page 45


> Head restraints, refer to page 46
> Power rear-seat backrest adjustment,


refer to page 47.


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44nMechanical seat adjustment


Seat adjustment 1 Backward/forward direction


Pull the lever and slide the seat to the desired position. After you release the lever, move the seat forward or backward slightly so that it engages fully


2 Height


Pull the lever and apply weight to or remove weight from the seat as required


3 Backrest


Pull the lever and apply weight to or remove weight from the backrest as required


Comply with the adjustment instructions on page 42. Failure


to do so could result in diminished per- sonal safety.<


Sports seat* adjustment You can adjust the thigh support addi- tionally: Pull the lever and adjust the position of the thigh support for your personal comfort.


Power seat adjustment*


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> Press the front or rear of the switch:


Increase or decrease curvature


> Press the upper or lower end of the


switch: Increase the upper or lower curva- ture.


Seat adjustment 1 Angle 2 Backward/forward adjustment 3 Cushion height 4 Backrest angle Adjust the head restraint manually, refer to page 46.


Comply with the adjustment instructions on page 42. Failure


to do so could result in diminished per- sonal safety.<


Comfort seat* adjustment This seat allows you to make additional adjustments for 1 Lumbar support 2 Shoulder support 3 Head restraint height Lumbar support: You can adjust the backrest's contour for additional support in the curvature of your spine's lumbar region. The upper hips and spinal column receive supplementary support to help you maintain a relaxed, upright sitting position.


46nPower seat adjustment*


Head restraints


Front passenger's seat adjusted for relaxed traveling: 1. Adjust the upper backrest section to


its extreme rear position


2. Tilt the backrest down to a slightly


more horizontal angle


3. Bring the upper backrest section


forward until your shoulders are well supported.


Make corrections in the forward/ backward adjustment of the seat


to ensure that the safety belt still fits firmly against your body. If you do not do this, the protection provided by the safety belt may be reduced.<


Head restraint height: Move the switch in the desired direc- tion.


Adjustment To adjust the angle of the front head restraints, tilt the head restraint to the desired angle. To adjust the height of the front or rear head restraints, pull the head restraint up or push it down. Power height adjustment, refer to page 45.


Adjust the head restraint so that its center is approximately level


with your ears, otherwise the risk of spi- nal injury in the event of an accident will increase.<


Shoulder support: Move the switch in the direction of the arrow to adjust the tilt angle of the upper backrest section. You can use the adjustable upper back- rest for supplementary support in the shoulder region. This provides a relaxed sitting position and helps relieve stress on the shoulder muscles. For optimum adjustment the following is recommended: Driver and front passenger: 1. Adjust the upper backrest section to


its extreme rear position


2. Adjust for the optimal sitting position,


refer to page 42


3. Bring the upper backrest section fur- ther forward until your shoulders are well supported.


Head restraints


Power rear-seat backrest adjustment*


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From the cargo area: the switches are located on both sides of the cargo area.


Removal – front 1. Pull the head restraint upward to the


stop


2. Press the button, refer to arrow, and


remove the head restraint.


Installation – front 1. Press the button, refer to arrow, and


insert the head restraint into the guides


2. Adjust the head restraint for your


personal comfort.


Removal and installation – rear To remove the head restraint, pull it outward with a firm movement. To install it, press it down firmly.


You can make separate adjustments of the backrest tilt angle on the right and left sides. You can select a comfortable sitting position and also increase the capacity of the cargo area by moving the back- rests into their most upright position. From the rear seats: press the corre- sponding switch.


You can prevent adjustments of the power rear-seat backrest from the rear passenger area with the safety switch for the power windows, refer to page 39.<


Unlocking 1. Press the red button in the buckle 2. Hold the belt firmly 3. Guide the belt back into its reel.


In the rear, the belt buckle with the word CENTER is intended


exclusively for passengers sitting in the middle. If it is not possible to extract the center belt, this indicates that the larger back- rest is not securely locked, refer to page 118.<


48nSafety belts


Put on the safety belt before each trip, as the airbags supplement the safety belts as an additional restraint device, however they do not replace them.


Locking Make sure you hear the latch plate engage in the belt buckle.


Warning lamp Please fasten safety belts: Lights up for a few seconds or


until safety belts are locked. Depending on model, together with an acoustic signal* or a message* in the Check Control.


Safety belt height adjustment You can adjust the safety belts to fit your own physical dimensions by using the safety belt height adjustment: Slide the button up or down as required. Also observe the instructions on adjust- ing the seats on page 42.


In the event of loads caused by accidents or other damage:


Have the belt system, including the belt tensioners and any child-restraint sys- tems, replaced by a BMW Sports Activ- ity Vehicle center and have the belt anchor points checked.c


Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory*


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Storing 1. Turn the ignition key to position 1


or 2


2. Adjust the desired positions for the


seat, exterior mirror and steering wheel


3. Press the MEMORY button: the indi-


cator lamp in the button comes on 4. Press memory button 1, 2 or 3, as


desired: the indicator lamp goes out.


You can store and call up three different seat, exterior mirror and steering wheel positions. The illustration shows the buttons on the seat for making these position adjustments.


The adjustment of the lumbar sup- port is not stored in the memory.<


Calling up a stored setting


Do not call up a position from the memory while the vehicle is mov-


ing. There is a risk of accident from unexpected movement of the seat or steering wheel.<


Convenience function: 1. Open the driver's door after unlock- ing the vehicle or place the ignition key in position 1


2. Briefly press memory button 1, 2


or 3, as desired. Movement stops immediately when one of the seat-adjustment or mem- ory buttons is activated during the adjustment process.


Security function: 1. With the driver's door closed and the


ignition key either removed or in position 0 or 2


2. Maintain pressure on the desired memory button 1, 2 or 3 until the adjustment process is completed.


If you press the MEMORY button accidentally: press the button a


second time — the indicator lamp goes out.<


50nSeat, mirror and steering wheel memory*


Heated seats*


You can have your vehicle pro- grammed to automatically dial in


your own individual adjustment settings for the seat, mirror and steering wheel whenever you use your personal remote control to unlock the vehicle.<


If you make use of this adjust- ment, be sure that the footwell


behind the driver's seat is unobstructed before unlocking the vehicle. If you fail to do so, any persons or objects behind the seat could be injured or damaged by a rearward movement of the seat.<


Passenger side exterior mirror tilt function Automatic curb monitor 1. Select the driver's mirror via the


switch


2. When you engage reverse gear or


selector-lever position R, the exterior mirror on the front passenger side tilts downward slightly to help the driver monitor the area directly adja- cent to the vehicle during parking – curbs, etc.


You can deactivate this automatic fea- ture by setting the mirror selector switch to the passenger side position.


Front The seat cushion and backrest can be heated when the ignition key is in posi- tion 2. You can call up different heating modes by repeatedly pressing the button. You can also switch the higher heating modes off directly: Press the button and hold it slightly longer.


Heated seats*


Steering wheel


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Rear The operating concept is the same as for the front heated seats. You can select between two heating modes.


Adjustment The steering wheel can be moved in any of four directions. Adjust the steer- ing wheel by moving the control lever in the desired direction.


Do not adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving. There


is a risk of accident from unexpected movement.<


To store the steering wheel setting, refer to Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory on page 49.


Automatic steering wheel adjustment only in conjunction with seat, mirror and steering wheel memory In order to make it easier to get into and out of the vehicle, the steering wheel automatically moves into the top posi- tion and returns to the driving or mem- ory position. This automatic feature is controlled by the position of the ignition key and by the driver's door.


52nSteering wheel heater* Mirrors


Steering wheel heater functions in ignition key position 2. Press the button to activate or deacti- vate this system. The indicator lamp within the button lights up when the steering wheel heater is in operation. If your vehicle is not equipped with steering wheel heater, the switch for the recirculated-air mode is located here, refer to page 22.


Adjusting exterior mirrors 1 Mirror switch for 4-way adjustment 2 Left/right selector switch 3 Button* for folding mirrors in and out By pressing button 3 repeatedly, you can fold the mirrors in and out. This is, for example, advantageous in car washes, narrow streets or for bringing a mirror folded forward into the proper position again.


Folding in is possible up to a speed of approx. 6 mph/10 km/h.<


Before going through a car wash, fold the exterior mirrors inward manually, or with button 3, otherwise they could be damaged, depending on the width of the car wash system.<


Adjusting manually You can also adjust the mirrors manu- ally: Press on the outer edges of their lenses. To store the mirror settings, refer to Seat, mirror and steering wheel mem- ory on page 49.


Convex mirror


The passenger-side mirror fea- tures a convex lens. When esti-


mating 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 esti- mations of the distance to following traffic should not be regarded as pre- cise.<


Self-defrosting mirrors Both mirrors are defrosted automati- cally when the ignition key is in position 2.


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For trouble-free operation, keep the photocells clean and do not cover the area between the interior rearview mirror and the windshield. Do not attach any kind of stickers on the wind- shield in front of the mirror, either.


Mirrors


Interior rearview mirror To reduce glare from vehicles behind you when you are driving at night, tilt the mirror by turning the button.


Interior and exterior mirrors, automatic dimming feature* These mirrors automatically dim through an infinitely-variable range. They automatically revert to their undimmed mode whenever the gear- shift lever or the selector lever is placed in Reverse. There are two photocells located in the interior rearview mirror for this purpose. One photocell is in the mirror glass, refer to arrow, while the other is offset somewhat on the back of the mirror.


54nAirbags


1 Front airbags for driver and front


passenger


2 Side Impact Head Protection System


for front and rear


3 Side airbags for front and rear*


Protective effect The front airbags supplement the safety belts by helping to provide additional protection for the front-seat occupants in the event of a severe frontal impact in which the protection afforded by the safety belts alone may no longer be suf- ficient. The Side Impact Head Protec- tion System and the side airbags help provide protection in the event of a side impact. Each of the side airbags is designed to help support the upper body.


For information on the correct sitting position, refer to page 42.


The airbags do not deploy in response to minor accidents or

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