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> Lighting settings:
> Triple turn signal activation, refer to
page 67
> Welcome lamps, refer to page 102
> Pathway lighting, refer to page 103
> Daytime driving lamps*, refer topage 103
> High-beam assistant*, refer to page 104
> PDC Park Distance Control*: optical warn-ing, refer to page 83
> Top View*: optical warning, refer to
page 85
> Rear view camera*:
> Selecting functions, refer to page 86
> Type of display, refer to page 87> Head-Up Display*: selection, brightness and position of display, refer to page 100
> Automatic climate control: AUTO program
and intensity, cooling function, and auto- matic recirculated-air control/recirculated- air mode, temperature, air distribution, ven- tilation temperature, starting on page 108
> Programmable memory buttons: selectingstored functions, refer to page 20
> Positions of driver's seat, outside mirrors,
and steering wheel*, refer to page 45
> Adaptive Drive*: selected chassis and sus-
pension tuning, refer to page 91
> Audio sources: volume and tone settings,
refer to page 160
> Radio:
> Display of stored stations, refer to
page 165
> Switching RDS Radio Data System on/
off*, refer to page 164
> Phone: volume setting, refer to
pages 205, 210
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 > liftgate > Fuel filler door
Operating from outside > using the remote control > using the door lock > with comfort access* using the door han-
dles
The interior lamps and the courtesy lamps* are also switched on and off with the remote con- trol. The alarm system is armed/disarmed at the same time. You can find more detailed information on the alarm system on page 34.
Operating from inside Using the button for central locking, refer to page 30. The fuel filler door is not locked. 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: Using remote control
Persons or animals in a parked vehicle could 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 This unlocks the vehicle.
button.
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You can also use this function to locate your vehicle in parking garages etc.
Panic mode* You can also trigger the alarm system in case of danger: Press the Switch off alarm: press any button.
button for at least 3 seconds.
button for approx. 1 second.
Unlocking liftgate Press the The liftgate will open slightly, regardless of whether it was previously locked or unlocked. During opening, the liftgate pivots back and up. Ensure 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 liftgate is also locked again after closing.<
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. 1. "Settings" 2. "Door locks" 3. "Flash when lock/unlock"
Setting unlocking behavior You can set whether the first press of the button unlocks only the driver's door or the entire vehi- cle. 1. "Settings" 2. "Door locks" 3. "Unlock button"
4. 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.
5. Press the controller. The setting is stored for the remote control cur- rently in use.
Comfort opening Press and hold the the glass sunroof*/panorama glass sunroof* are opened.
button. The windows and
Locking Press the
button.
Do not lock the vehicle from the outside if persons are inside because unlocking
from the inside is not possible without special knowledge.<
Switching on interior lamps With vehicle locked: Press the
button.
4. Press the controller.
Flashing when locking/unlocking the vehi-
cle is switched on.
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Malfunctions 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 using 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.
Any unauthorized modifications or changes to these devices could void the
user's authority to operate this equipment.<
Opening and closing: Using door lock
Do not lock the vehicle from the outside if persons are inside because unlocking
from the inside is not possible without special knowledge.<
When unlocking 1. Turning the key once unlocks the driver's
door and the fuel filler door.
2. Turning the key a second time unlocks the
remaining doors and the liftgate.
Convenience operation You can use the door lock to operate the win- dows and the glass sunroof*/panorama glass sunroof*. 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. Rotating the
key back into the initial position stops the movement.<
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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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
> 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.<
BMW X5: liftgate
During opening, the liftgate pivots back and up. Ensure that adequate clearance is
available before opening.<
Opening and closing: From inside
This button serves to unlock or lock doors and the liftgate, with the front doors closed. It does not activate the anti-theft system. The fuel filler door remains unlocked.
Automatic locking You can also set the situations in which the vehicle is locked. 1. "Settings" 2. "Door locks" 3. Select the desired function:
> "Lock if no door is opened"
The central locking system locks the vehicle after a short time, unless a door has been opened.
> "Lock after start. to drive"
The central locking system locks the vehicle when you drive away.
The function is switched on and is stored
for the remote control currently in use.
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Opening from inside
Closing
Make sure that the closing path of the lift- gate is clear, otherwise injuries may
result.<
Press the button: the liftgate opens somewhat unless it has been locked.
Opening from outside
Press the button on the liftgate or the on the remote control for approx. 1 second: The liftgate opens somewhat. It can be swung upward.
button
Opening manually In case of an electrical malfunction: 1. From the cargo bay, press out the handle in
the liftgate, refer to arrow, with a screw- driver and pull. The liftgate is unlocked.
The handle recesses on the interior trim of the liftgate make it easier to pull down.
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 liftgate operation*
Adjusting opening height You can adjust how far the liftgate is to open.
When adjusting the opening height, make sure that at least approx. 4 in/10 cm of
clearance is available above the liftgate. Other- wise, the ceiling height could be insufficient for the opened liftgate if, for example, the loading state changes.< 1. "Settings" 2. "Tailgate"
2. Open the liftgate and press in the handle. The liftgate is locked again as soon as it is closed.
3. Turn the controller until the desired open-
ing height is selected.
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Opening liftgate The liftgate opens automatically when you: > Press the button on the outside of the lift-
gate when the vehicle is unlocked.
Closing liftgate
Make sure that the closing path of the lift- gate is clear, otherwise injuries may
result.< Function requirement: The tailgate is closed.
> Press the button in the center console.
> Press the
button on the remote control
for approx. 1 second.
To stop the opening process: > Press the button on the outside of the lift-
gate.
> Press and hold the
button on the remote
control.
> Press the button on the inside of the lift-
gate.
> Press the button in the center console
again.
The opening process is interrupted if you set the vehicle in motion.<
The liftgate closes automatically when you press the button on the inside of the liftgate. To stop the closing process: > Press the button on the inside of the lift-
gate.
> Press the button on the outside of the lift-
gate.
Closing is not canceled when you put the vehicle into motion.<
Manually opening or closing In case of an electrical defect of the automatic liftgate operation function: 1. Manually release the liftgate, refer to
page 31.
2. Open or close the liftgate slowly and with-
out making sudden movements.
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BMW X5: tailgate
Opening
Pull the lever and swing the tailgate downward. The open tailgate can support loads of up to 550 lbs./250 kg.<
Closing Fold the tailgate up and press closed.
BMW X6: liftgate
During opening, the liftgate pivots back and up. Ensure that adequate clearance is
available before opening.<
Adjusting opening height You can adjust how far the liftgate is to open.
When adjusting the opening height, make sure that at least approx. 4 in/10 cm of
clearance is available above the liftgate. Other- wise, the ceiling height could be insufficient for the opened liftgate if, for example, the loading state changes.< 1. "Settings" 2. "Tailgate"
3. Turn the controller until the desired open-
ing height is selected.
Opening liftgate The liftgate opens automatically when you: > Press the button on the outside of the lift-
gate when the vehicle is unlocked.
> Press the button in the center console.
> Press the
button on the remote control
for approx. 1 second.
To stop the opening process: > Press the button on the outside of the lift-
gate.
> Press and hold the
button on the remote
control.
> Press the button on the inside of the lift-
gate.
> Press the button in the center console
again.
The opening process is interrupted if you set the vehicle in motion.<
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Closing liftgate
Make sure that the closing path of the lift- gate is clear, otherwise injuries may
result.<
The liftgate closes automatically when you press the button on the inside of the liftgate. To stop the closing process: > Press the button on the inside of the lift-
gate.
> Press the button on the outside of the lift-
gate.
Closing is not canceled when you put the vehicle into motion.< The liftgate also closes automatically without pressing the button if it is loaded with an additional weight of approx. 11 lbs./5 kg, e.g. snow or ice.<
Manually opening or closing In case of an electrical malfunction: 1. Push out cover 1 on the liftgate with a
screwdriver.
Alarm system
The concept The vehicle alarm system responds: > When a door, the hood, or the liftgate is
opened
> To movements in the vehicle: interior
motion sensor, refer to page 35
> 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. With the system armed, the liftgate can also be opened using the button of the remote con- trol, refer to page 28. When the liftgate is closed, it is once again locked and monitored.
Switching off alarm > Unlock the vehicle using the remote control,
refer to page 27.
> Insert the remote control all the way into the
ignition lock.
2. Push the catch 2 in the direction of the
arrow.
3. Open or close the liftgate slowly and with-
out making sudden movements.
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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: the
doors, hood, or liftgate 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 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.
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*/ panorama 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,
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 enables you to access your vehicle without having to hold the remote con- trol in your hand. It is sufficient to carry the remote control with you, e.g. in your jacket pocket. The vehicle automatically detects the related remote control in the immediate vicinity or in the interior. Comfort access supports the following func- tions: > Unlocking/locking vehicle > Comfort closing > Opening liftgate > Starting engine
Functional requirements > The vehicle can only be unlocked if the
vehicle detects that the remote control car- ried is not located in the vehicle interior.
> The next unlocking and locking cycle is not
possible until after approx. 2 seconds.
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> 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*/panorama glass sunroof*, the system checks whether a remote control is located in the vehicle. Please repeat opening or closing if necessary.<
Releasing
Completely grasp a door handle, arrow 1. This corresponds to pressing the
button.
Locking Touch the area highlighted in the picture, arrow 2, with your finger for approx. 1 second. This corresponds to pressing the
button.
Please make sure that all electronic sys- tems/consumers are switched off before
locking to save the battery.<
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Comfort closing Hold a finger or the back of a hand on the sur- face, arrow 2. The windows and the glass sunroof*/panorama glass sunroof* are closed.
Watch during the closing process to be sure that no one is injured. Removing the hand from the door handle immediately stops the closing process.<
Opening liftgate Press the button on the liftgate. This corresponds to pressing the
button.
If a remote control accidentally left in the cargo bay is detected in the locked vehi- cle after the liftgate is closed, then the liftgate opens again. The hazard warning flashers flash and a signal* sounds.<
Switching on radio readiness By briefly pressing the Start/Stop button, you switch on the radio readiness, refer to page 59. When doing so, do not depress the brake pedal, otherwise the engine will start.<
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 59. As long as no remote control is detected in the vehicle, it is only possible to restart the engine within approx. 10 seconds after it is switched off if no door has been opened.
Switching off engine > Remote control not in ignition lock:
After switching off the engine, the transmis- sion is automatically switched into trans- mission position P.
> Remote control in ignition lock:
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Insert remote control into ignition lock.
Before driving into a car wash The vehicle can roll if you proceed according to the following steps: 1. 2. Depress brake pedal. 3. Engage transmission position N. 4. Release the parking brake. 5. Switch off the engine. 6. Leave the remote control in the ignition
lock.
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.
The warning lamp in the instrument panel lights up when an attempt is made to start the engine: starting the
engine is not possible. The remote control is not in the vehicle or has a malfunction. Take along the remote control into the vehicle or have it checked. Insert another remote control into the ignition lock if necessary.
The warning lamp in the instrument panel lights up when the engine is running: the remote control is no longer in the vehicle. After switching off the engine, the engine can only be started again within approx. 10 seconds if no door has been opened.
The indicator lamp in the instrument panel lights up and a message appears on the Control Display: replace the battery of the remote control.
Replacing battery The remote control for comfort access contains a battery which must be replaced if necessary. 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.
Dispose of used batteries at a collection point or at your BMW Sports Activity
Vehicle 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.
> 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.
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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 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.<
BMW X5: panorama glass sunroof* The panorama glass sunroof is ready for opera- tion with the ignition switched on, refer to page 59.
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.<
Separate switches for the rear windows are located in the rear. For information on using convenience opera- tion at the door lock or with the remote control, refer to page 28 or 29. For information on comfort closing with comfort access, refer to page 36.
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 rises beyond a predefined threshold during closing, the system will stop moving the window prior to lowering it again 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.
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Raising, opening, closing
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.<
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 convenience opera- tion at the door lock or with the remote control, refer to page 28 or 29. For information on comfort closing with comfort access, refer to page 36.
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 mode > 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 In the comfort position, the sunroof is not com- pletely open; this reduces wind noise in the passenger compartment. 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.
After switching off ignition You can still operate the roof for approx. 1 minute, as long as no door has been opened.
Pinch protection system If the panorama glass 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.
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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 carried out by your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center.
Moving manually* In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can move the sunroof manually: 1. Remove trim piece. To do so, gently lift the corner of the trim piece with a screwdriver.
4.
Insert the Allen wrench* from the onboard tool kit, refer to page 250, into the opening provided. Move the panorama glass sunroof in the desired direction.
2. Using the screwdriver, press in the clamps one after the other, arrows 1, tilt the cover panel down, arrow 2, and remove.
5. Reconnect the plug. 6. Clip the trim piece into the cover panel,
arrow 1. Then fold the cover panel forward until it audibly clicks into place, arrow 2.
3. Release and disconnect the motor plug.
This significantly reduces the effort required for the manual movement.
BMW X6: glass sunroof*, electric The glass sunroof is ready for operation when the ignition is switched on, refer to page 59.
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
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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 as long as you continue to 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.
You can close the glass sunroof in a similar manner by sliding the switch forward. The slid- ing visor remains open and can be closed by hand. For information on using convenience opera- tion with the remote control or at the door lock, refer to page 28 or 29. For information on convenience closing with comfort access, refer to page 36.
Automatic opening and closing Briefly press the switch beyond the resistance point. The following movements are also automatic: > With the sunroof open, press the switch:
The sunroof is opened all the way.
> With the sunroof raised, briefly press the
switch in the opening direction: the sunroof is opened all the way.
Briefly pressing the switch stops the motion.
Comfort position In the comfort position, the sunroof is not com- pletely open; this reduces wind noise in the passenger compartment. Each time the glass sunroof is opened or closed all the way, it stops in the comfort position. If you wish, you can continue the motion by actu- ating the switch.
After switching off ignition You can still operate the roof for approx. 1 minute, as long as no door has been opened.
Pinch protection system If the glass sunroof meets with resistance from about the middle of the roof opening when clos- ing or when lowering from the raised position, the closing process is interrupted and the glass sunroof opens all the way.
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 When there is danger outside the vehicle, pro- ceed as follows: 1. Slide the switch forward past the resistance point and hold it there. The pinch protection system is limited and the sunroof opens slightly if the closing force exceeds a certain value.
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2. Within about 4 seconds, slide the switch
3. Release and disconnect the motor plug.
forward again beyond the resistance point and hold it there. The roof closes without the pinch protection system.
This significantly reduces the effort required for the manual movement.
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 carried out by your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center.
Moving manually* In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can move the sunroof manually: 1. Remove trim piece. To do so, gently lift the corner of the trim piece with a screwdriver.
4. Take the Allen wrench* from its bracket in the onboard tool kit, refer to page 250, and insert it into the opening provided. Move the glass sunroof in the desired direction.
2. Using the screwdriver, press in the clamps one after the other, arrows 1, tilt the cover panel down, arrow 2, and remove.
5. Reconnect the plug. 6. Clip the trim piece into the cover panel,
arrow 1. Then fold the cover panel forward until it audibly clicks into place, arrow 2.
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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 seat 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 55.
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 air- bags and the seat occupant. Do not use the cover of the front airbag on the front passenger side as a storage area. Make sure that the front passenger is sitting correctly and does not rest feet or legs on the instrument cluster, otherwise leg injuries can occur if the front airbag is triggered. Make sure that passengers keep their heads away from the side airbag and do not lean against the cover of the head airbag, otherwise injuries can occur when the airbags are trig- gered.< 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 98.
Head restraint 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.< BMW X5: push the head restraints of the 3rd row seats* into the top position. Head restraints, refer to page 46.
Height Adjust the head restraint so that its center is approximately at ear level.
Distance Adjust the distance so that the head restraint is as close as possible to the back of the head.
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. BMW X5: depending on its equipment, your vehicle has either five or seven seats, which are all provided 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 may not lie across the neck, rub on 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 pos- sible. 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
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