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Calling up manually
Do not call up a position from the memory while the vehicle is moving. There is a risk of accident from unexpected movement of the seat or steering wheel.<
Comfort mode 1. Open the driver's door after unlocking or
switch on radio readiness.
2. Briefly press the desired memory button 1
or 2.
The system cancels the adjustment procedure when you briefly press one of the seat adjust- ment switches or one of the memory buttons.
Safety feature 1. Close the driver's door and switch the igni-
tion on or off.
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:
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Head restraints A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the risk of spinal injury in the event of an accident.
Adjust the head restraint so that its center is approx. at ear level. Otherwise there is
increased danger of injury in the event of an accident. Only remove the head restraints if the respective seat is not occupied. Reinstall the head restraints before transporting passen- gers, as otherwise the head restraint cannot provide its protective function.<
Active front head restraints In the event of a rear-end collision of sufficient severity, the active head restraint reduces the distance to the head.
Do not use seat covers or head restraint covers that could impede the proper
functioning of the active head restraint. Other- wise, there is no assurance that the active head restraint will perform its protective function and it is not possible to take advantage of its injury- reducing potential in the event of a rear-end collision. Have the active head restraints reset after they are triggered in a rear-end collision. Have this work carried out only at a BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center or at a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with cor- respondingly trained personnel. Otherwise, correct operation of this safety equipment is not guaranteed.<
Removal and installation of the front head restraints should be performed by a BMW
Sports Activity Vehicle Center.<
Front seats: height adjustment
You can adjust the height of the head restraints electrically.
Front seats: adjusting distance from the back of the head
> Forward: pull up. > Back: push the button and slide the head-
rest cushion toward the rear.
Do not place any objects behind the headrest cushion. Otherwise, you can
impair the proper function of the head restraint.<
Comfort seat* You can adjust the distance from the back of the seat occupant's head using the shoulder sup- port, refer to page 44.
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Adjusting side extensions
Rear seats
2nd row seats With a divided* row of seats you can adjust both sides individually.
Never adjust the 2nd row seats while the vehicle is moving, as otherwise the pas- sengers on the 3rd row seats could be injured. Make sure that the locking devices of the 2nd row seats engage properly. Otherwise the restraining effect of the safety belts during an accident could be reduced.<
Longitudinal direction*
You can fold the side extensions on the head restraint forward for increased lateral support in the resting position.
Rear seat and 3rd row seats*: Height adjustment
1. Pull the lever and slide the seat into the
desired position.
2. Release the lever and move the seat slightly forward or back so that it engages properly.
Backrest* The backrests can be adjusted in four steps.
> To raise: pull up. > To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and
push the head restraint downward.
In vehicles equipped with 3rd row seats, the height of the middle head restraint is not adjust- able.
Removing 1. Pull the head restraint upward to the stop. 2. Press the button, arrow 1, and pull the head
restraint all the way out.
Pull the lever and apply weight to or remove weight from the backrest as needed.
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Make sure that the catch engages securely. If it is not properly engaged, transported cargo could enter the passen- ger compartment during braking or evasive maneuvers and endanger the vehicle occu- pants.<
3. Push the head restraints into the top posi-
tion.
Folding backrest down 1. Push down the head restraint, refer to
page 47.
2. Pull the lever, refer to arrows. The backrests
are released.
3. Fold the backrest down.
Safety belts
To ensure that the safety systems con- tinue to provide optimized protection,
please observe the adjustment instructions on page 42.< 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.
Access to 3rd row seats*
Pull the lever and fold the seat forward.
The handle recess on the interior trim of the door pillar makes climbing in easier.< When folding back the 2nd row seats, make sure that the footwell under the
2nd row seats is clear. Otherwise persons in the 3rd row seats could be injured or objects dam- aged.<
Warning lamp for 2nd row seats: Lights up when the 2nd row seats are not locked. A message also appears
on the Control Display.
3rd row seats* The 3rd row seats are divided and offer space for two persons.
Folding up backrest Before folding up the backrest, remove the roll- up cover, refer to page 122. 1. Pull the lever, refer to arrow. The backrest is
unlocked.
2. Fold up and engage the backrest.
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Belt-force limiter The effect of the belt-force limiter on the driver's seat is dependent on the position of the driver's seat. To maintain the long-term accuracy of this function, the driver's seat must be calibrated if a corresponding message is displayed on the Control Display.
Calibrating driver's seat
The warning lamp lights up. A mes- sage also appears on the Control Dis- play. Please calibrate the driver's
seat. 1. Move the driver's seat forward until it stops. 2. Move the driver's seat forward again. It
briefly moves toward the front in the pro- cess.
3. Set the desired seating position again. The calibration is completed when the message on the Control Display disappears. Should this message continue to be displayed, repeat the calibration. If the message does not disappear even after repeated calibration, have the sys- tem checked as soon as possible.
Never carry out calibration while the vehi- cle is moving, as this can cause accidents. Make sure that no persons or objects become wedged during the calibration process, as this can cause injuries or damage.<
Fastening Make sure you hear the latch plate engage in the belt buckle.
Safety belt reminder for driver's seat and passenger seat
The indicator lamp lights up and a signal sounds. A message also appears on the Control Display.
Please check whether the safety belt is cor- rectly fastened. The safety belt reminder is operative at speeds above approx. 5 mph/8 km/h. It can also be acti- vated if objects are placed on 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 correct for adult seat occupants of every build if the seat is correctly adjusted, refer to page 43. 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
In the event of loads caused by accidents or other damage: replace the belt system
including the safety belt tensioners and any child restraint systems, and have the belt anchor points checked. Only have this work carried out at a BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center or at a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained personnel. Otherwise correct operation of this safety equipment is not guaranteed.<
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Seat heating*
Front
Rear
The temperature setting progresses one step through its control sequence each time you press the button. The maximum temperature is supplied when three LEDs are lit. To switch off: press the button longer. The temperature is reduced, if need be, down to no heat in order to reduce the load on the bat- tery. The LEDs remain lit.
Temperature distribution* The heat output can be distributed variously in the seat cushion and the backrest. iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16. 1. Open the start menu. 2. Move the controller to the left to open "Cli-
mate".
3. Select "Seat heater distribution" and press
the controller.
4. Move the controller to the left or right to
select "Driver" or "Passenger".
5. Turn the controller. The adjustment is
applied; the field can be changed.
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Operation similar to front seat heating; without temperature distribution.
Active seat ventilation* and seat heating*
Front
1 Seat heating 2 Active seat ventilation Press button 1 or 2 once depending on the temperature or ventilation position. The LED in the respective button lights up. The temperature or ventilation levels are shown on the Control Display. The air quantity is reduced and if need be, the ventilation is switched off in order to reduce the load on the battery. The LEDs remain lit. To switch off: press button 1 or 2 longer.
Temperature distribution The heat output can be distributed variously in the seat cushion and the backrest. iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16. 1. Open the start menu.
2. Move the controller to the left to open "Cli-
mate".
3. Select "Driver's seat climate" or "Passen-
ger's seat climate" and press the controller.
4. Turn the controller to adjust the distribu-
tion. The setting is applied.
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors
The mirror on the passenger's side is more curved than the driver's mirror.
Objects reflected in the mirror are closer than they appear. Do not estimate the distance of following traffic based on what you see in the mirrors; otherwise, there is an increased risk of accident.<
Heated rear seats Operation similar to front seat heating; without temperature distribution, refer to page 50.
Active seat*
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. The action of the system is reduced and if need be, switched off in order to reduce the load on the battery. The LED remains lit. 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.
1 Adjusting 2 Switching to the other mirror or to the auto-
matic curb monitor
3 Folding mirrors in and out* Storing the mirror positions, refer to Seat, mir- ror and steering wheel memory on page 44.
Adjusting manually The mirrors can also be adjusted manually: press the edge of the glass.
Folding mirrors in and out* Pressing button 3 allows you to fold the mirrors in and out again up to a speed of approx. 12 mph/20 km/h. This is advantageous, for example, in car washes, narrow streets or for bringing mirrors that have been manually folded in back into the correct position. Folded in mirrors fold out again at a speed of approx. 25 mph/40 km/h.
Before going through a car wash, fold the mirrors in manually, or with button 3, oth- erwise they could be damaged, depending on the width of the car wash system.<
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Automatic heating Below a certain outdoor temperature, both exterior mirrors are automatically heated when the motor is running or the ignition is switched on.
Tilting down passenger-side exterior mirror – automatic curb monitor*
Activating 1. Slide switch into the driver's side mirror
position, arrow 1.
2. Engage transmission position R.
The mirror glass tilts downward somewhat on the passenger's side. This allows the driver to see the area immediately adjacent to the vehicle – such as a curb – when park- ing, etc.
Deactivating Slide switch into the passenger side mirror position, arrow 2.
Interior rearview mirror
To reduce the dazzle effect of following vehi- cles at night, turn the knob.
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Interior and exterior mirrors, automatic dimming feature*
This feature is controlled by two photocells in the interior rearview mirror. One is integrated into the glass of the mirror, while the other is located at an offset position on the rear of the mirror housing. 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 stickers of any kind to the windshield in front of the mirror, either.
Steering wheel
Adjusting
Do not adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving. There is a risk of acci- dent as the result of unexpected movement.<
The steering wheel can be adjusted in four directions. Storing steering wheel positions, refer to Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory on page 44.
Easy entry/exit* To facilitate entry and exit, the steering wheel temporarily moves into the uppermost position.
Steering wheel heating*
3. Select "Settings" and press the controller.
Press the button. When the steering wheel heater is switched on, the LED in the button lights up.
Programmable buttons on steering wheel
You can program the buttons individually. The setting is stored for the remote control cur- rently in use. iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16. 1. Press the
button.
This opens the start menu.
2. Press the controller to open the menu.
4. Select "Steering wheel buttons" and press
the controller.
A list of different functions appears: > "Navigation 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 109
> "Mute on / off"
Mutes the audio sources
> "Monitor on / off"
Switches the Control Display on/off
> "Telephone list"*
Display/hide phone book or last list of stored phone numbers
> "Next entertainment source"
Changes audio source
5. Select the desired function and press the
controller.
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6. Select the button if necessary and press the
controller.
You can operate the selected function using the corresponding button.
Operating function Press the corresponding button on the steering wheel. If you have programmed "Navigation voice instructions" for one of the buttons: > To switch voice instructions on/off:
Hold the button down.
> To repeat the last voice instruction:
Press the button.
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Transporting children safely
The right place for children
Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, otherwise they could endanger
themselves and other persons, e.g. by opening the doors.<
Children always in rear Accident research shows that the safest place for children is on the rear seat.
Children younger than 13 years of age or with a height under 5 ft/150 cm may only
be transported on the 2nd row seats in child restraint systems which correspond to the age, weight and height of the child. Otherwise there is an increased danger of injury in an accident.< Children 13 years of age or older must wear a safety belt as soon as a suitable child restraint system can no longer be used due to their age, weight and size.
Exception for front passenger seat Should it be necessary to use a child restraint system on the front passenger seat, the front and side airbags on the passen- ger side must be deactivated. Otherwise, there is an increased risk of injury for the child if the airbags are triggered, even with a child restraint system.< For more information on automatic deactivation of the front passenger airbags, refer to page 98.
Installing child restraint systems
Follow the child restraint system manu- facturer's instructions for selection,
installation and use of child restraint systems. Otherwise, the degree of protection may be reduced.<
For equipment with 3rd row seats*, make sure that the seat of the 2nd row seats on which the child restraint system is mounted is properly locked. Otherwise there is an increased risk of injury for the child in an acci- dent. Do not mount child restraint systems on the 3rd row seats, as otherwise the protection provided by these child restraint systems may be reduced.<
On front passenger seat
After mounting a child restraint system on the front passenger seat, make sure that the front and side airbags on the front passen- ger side are deactivated; otherwise, there is an increased risk of injury if the airbags are trig- gered.<
Backrest width*
The backrest width adjustment of the front passenger seat must be completely open. After installing the child's seat, no mem- ory position may be called up; otherwise, the stability of the child's seat on the front passen- ger seat is reduced.< 1. Open backrest width adjustment com-
pletely, refer to page 44. Install child's seat.
2.
Child seat security
All safety belts of the 2nd and 3rd* row seats and the safety belt for the front passenger can be locked against pulling out.
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Make sure that the LATCH mounts have properly clicked into place and that the
child restraint system is resting snugly against the backrest. Otherwise, the protective action may be reduced.<
The anchor points for the LATCH anchors are located at the positions indicated by arrows in the gap between the seat and the backrest.
Child restraint system with tether strap Only use the top tether mounting points to secure child restraint systems, other- wise the mounting points could be damaged. Do not mount child restraint systems on the 3rd row seats, as otherwise the protection pro- vided by these child restraint systems may be reduced.<
Locking safety belt 1. Secure the child restraint system with the
belt.
2. Pull out the belt webbing completely. 3. Allow the belt webbing to be pulled in and pull taut against the child restraint system. The safety belt is locked.
Unlocking safety belt 1. Open the belt buckle. 2. Remove the child restraint system. 3. Allow the belt webbing to be pulled in com-
pletely.
LATCH child restraint fixing system LATCH: Lower Anchor and Tethers for CHil- dren.
Follow the system manufacturer's instructions on installation and use of
LATCH child restraint systems; otherwise, their protective function may be reduced.< Before attaching the child's seat, pull the belt away from the region of the child restraint fixing system.
Before installing the child's seat, remove the covers* from the mounts for the
LATCH anchor fittings, as otherwise the LATCH anchor fittings have no restraining effect.<
There are three additional mounting points for child restraint systems with a tether strap on the 2nd row seats, refer to arrows. Fold out before using the center mounting point.
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Placement of tether strap
Make sure that the tether strap is not routed over sharp edges and does not twist on its way to the mounting point; other- wise, the belt cannot properly secure the child restraint system in the event of an accident.<
1 Direction of travel 2 Head restraint 3 Tether strap hook 4 Mounting point 5 Backrest 6 Tether strap of child restraint system When using the cargo bay cover, route the tether strap through between the backrest of the 2nd row seats and the cargo bay cover.
Mounting tether strap on 2nd row seats On outer seats: 1. Slide the head restraint upward. 2. Guide the tether strap between the head
restraint brackets.
3. Hook in the tether strap on the mounting
point with the hook.
4. Slide the head restraint into the bottom
position.
5. Pull tether strap taut. On center seat with equipment with two rows of seats: 1. Fold the center armrest somewhat toward
the front.
2. Guide the tether strap through the opening
in the center armrest.
3. Fold back and engage the center armrest. 4. Hook in tether strap on mounting point. 5. Pull tether strap taut. On center seat with equipment with three rows of seats: 1. Slide the head restraint upward. 2. Guide the tether strap between the head
restraint brackets.
3. Hook in the tether strap on the mounting
point with the hook.
4. Slide the head restraint into the bottom
position.
5. Pull tether strap taut.
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On trips
Child-safety locks for rear doors
Slide down the safety lever on the rear doors: The door can now be opened from the outside only.
Safety switch for power windows Always press the safety switch for the power windows, refer to page 39, when children are riding in the rear of the vehicle.
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Driving
Ignition lock
Inserting remote control into ignition lock
Start/Stop button
Insert the remote control as far as possible into the ignition lock. Radio readiness switches on. Some electronic systems/consumers are ready for operation.
Comfort access* With comfort access, only insert the remote control into the ignition lock in exceptional cases, refer to page 36.
Removing remote control from ignition lock
Do not pull the remote control out of the ignition lock using force, as otherwise
damage may result.< Before removing the remote control, first press it in as far as possible to release the locking device. The ignition is switched off if it was still switched on.
Pressing the Start/Stop button switches the radio readiness or the ignition on and off.
Pressing the Start/Stop button with the brake pedal depressed starts the
engine.<
Radio readiness Some electronic systems/consumers are ready for operation. The time and outside tempera- ture are displayed in the instrument panel. Radio readiness is automatically switched off: > when the remote control is removed from
the ignition lock
> with comfort access* by touching the sen- sitive surface above the door lock, refer to Locking on page 36
Ignition on All electronic systems/consumers are ready for operation. The odometer and the trip odometer are displayed in the instrument panel, refer to page 71.
Please switch off the ignition and the electronic systems/consumers which are not required when the engine is not running to save the battery.<
Radio readiness and ignition off All indicator lamps, warning lamps, and displays in the instrument panel go out.
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Starting engine
Switching off engine
Do not run the engine in closed rooms, otherwise the inhalation of toxic exhaust gases can cause unconsciousness and death. The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an odorless and colorless, but highly toxic gas. Never leave an unattended vehicle with the engine running, as such a vehicle represents a potential safety hazard. To prevent the vehicle from rolling, always engage transmission position N or P and set the parking brake before leaving the vehicle with the engine running.< Do not allow the engine to warm up by leaving it running while the vehicle remains stationary. Instead, drive off at a moderate engine speed. The engine starts when you depress the brake pedal while pressing the Start/Stop
button.<
Avoid frequent starting in quick succes- sion or repeated starting attempts in
which the engine does not start. Otherwise, the fuel is not burned or inadequately burned and there is a danger of overheating and damaging the catalytic converter.<
Remote control in ignition lock or with comfort access in vehicle, refer to page 36. 1. Depress brake pedal. 2. Press the Start/Stop button. The system responds by automatically engag- ing the starter for a certain period and automat- ically disengaging it as soon as the engine starts.
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When leaving the vehicle, always take along the remote control.
Set the parking brake firmly when parking; oth- erwise, the vehicle could roll.<
Procedure 1. Engage transmission position P with the
vehicle stopped.
2. Press the Start/Stop button. 3. Set the parking brake. 4. Remove the remote control from the igni-
tion lock, refer to page 59.
Before driving into a car wash The vehicle can roll if you proceed according to the following steps: 1. With comfort access*: insert the remote
control into the ignition lock.
2. Depress brake pedal. 3. Engage transmission position N. 4. Release the parking brake or deactivate
Automatic Hold.
5. Switch off the engine. Transmission position P will be engaged: > automatically after approx. 30 minutes > if you remove the remote control from the
ignition lock
Parking brake
The concept Your BMW is equipped with an electromechan- ical parking brake. The parking brake is primarily intended to pre- vent the vehicle from rolling while parked. You can use the parking brake in two ways: > manually, by pulling and pushing the button > automatically, by activating Automatic
Hold, refer to page 61
Releasing manually
With the engine stopped, the parking brake acts on the rear wheels via an electromechanical system. When the engine is running, the park- ing brake acts on the disk brakes of the front and rear wheels via the brake hydraulics.
Setting manually
Press the button with the brake depressed.
The indicator lamp in the instrument panel goes out.
Indicator lamp on Canadian models.
Pull button. The parking brake is set.
The indicator lamp in the instrument panel lights up red. The parking brake is set. Indicator lamp on Canadian models.
When leaving the vehicle, always take along the remote control; this precaution
prevents children from releasing the parking brake, for example.<
The remote control does not have to be inserted into the ignition lock for the parking brake to be set.
While driving If exceptional circumstances should make it necessary to set the parking brake while the vehicle is in motion, pull on the button longer. The vehicle continues to brake forcefully for as long as you pull on the button.
The indicator lamp in the instrument panel lights up red, a chime sounds and the brake lamps light up. Indicator lamp on Canadian models.
As soon as you brake the vehicle almost to a stop, i.e., down to a speed of approx. 2 mph/ 3 km/h or below, the parking brake remains set.
Automatic Hold
The concept This function assists you while you drive by automatically setting and releasing the parking brake, e.g. when you are stopped at a traffic sig- nal or in stop-and-go traffic. When Automatic Hold is activated, the vehicle is automatically held in place when standing. When driving up inclines, the system prevents your vehicle from rolling backward in an undes- ired way. After the engine is started, the system can be activated and deactivated at any time the driver's seat is occupied until the next time the engine is switched off.
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Activating
Press the button. The LED in the button lights up and the indication AUTO H appears in the instrument panel. Automatic Hold is activated.
If the vehicle is being held by Automatic Hold, the indicator light in the instru- ment panel also lights up in green. Indicator lamp on Canadian models.
Deactivating Press the button again, the LED in the button and the indication AUTO H in the instrument panel go out. Automatic Hold is deactivated. If the vehicle is being held by Automatic Hold, then press on the brake pedal to deactivate it. When the parking brake is set manually, refer to page 61, Automatic Hold is automatically deac- tivated.
Driving With Automatic Hold activated, the vehicle is automatically prevented from rolling after it comes to a stop.
The indicator lamp in the instrument panel lights up in green.
Indicator lamp on Canadian models.
If the transmission is in a drive position, simply press on the gas pedal to begin driving. The
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brake is automatically released and the indica- tor lamp goes out.
Before driving into the car wash, deacti- vate Automatic Hold; otherwise, the park-
ing brake will be automatically set after stop- ping and the vehicle can no longer roll.<
Parking If the vehicle is being held by Automatic Hold and you switch off the motor, the parking brake is automatically set.
The indicator lamp in the instrument panel changes from green to red.
Indicator lamp on Canadian models.
The parking brake is not set if you have already switched off the engine while the
vehicle is rolling to a stop. Automatic Hold is deactivated.< You can manually release the parking brake even after switching off the motor as long as the remote control remains in the ignition lock, refer to page 61. Use this function in car washes, for example.
When leaving the vehicle, always take along the remote control; this precaution
prevents children from releasing the parking brake, for example.<
For your safety Automatic Hold is automatically deactivated when: > the engine is switched off > no one is detected in the driver's seat when
the engine is running
> the vehicle is braked to a stop during driv-
ing.
In the instrument panel, the indicator lamp changes from green to red and the indication AUTO H goes out. Indicator lamp on Canadian models.
Before you start to drive, either release the parking brake manually, refer to page 61, or reactivate Automatic Hold, refer to page 62.
3.
Insert the releasing tool, contained in the onboard tool kit under the floor panel, refer to page 247, at the releasing point.
Before leaving the vehicle with the engine running, shift the selector lever into posi- tion P of the automatic transmission and make sure that the parking brake is set. Otherwise, the vehicle may begin to roll.<
Malfunction If the parking brake fails or malfunctions, secure the vehicle against rolling, e.g. with a wheel chock, if you leave the vehicle.
Releasing parking brake manually In the event of an electrical power loss or elec- trical malfunction, you can release the parking brake manually.
Before manually releasing the parking brake and each time you park the vehicle
without setting the parking brake, make sure that the automatic transmission is in position P, refer to page 65. Be sure to pay attention to the information in the instrument panel. In addition, secure the vehicle against rolling, e.g. with a wheel chock. Otherwise there is a danger that the vehicle could roll if parked on a steep slope.< If it becomes necessary to also release the transmission lock of the automatic transmission manually, follow this sequence: 1.
If necessary, start by releasing the parking brake manually.
2. Then release the automatic transmission's
transmission lock manually, refer to page 65.
Jump starting and towing, refer to information starting on page 256.
Releasing 1. Open the left-hand side panel in the cargo
bay.
2. Remove the first-aid kit* and the warning triangle* if necessary. Close the bracket of the warning triangle.
4. Firmly pull the releasing tool upward against
the mechanical resistance, refer to arrow, until a considerable increase in force is felt and the parking brake is then clearly heard to release.
5. Stow the releasing tool, warning triangle*
and first-aid kit* and close the left side panel in the cargo bay.
Only have a malfunction corrected by the nearest BMW Sports Activity Vehicle
Center or a workshop that works in accordance with BMW guidelines and uses appropriately trained personnel. If the parking brake has been released manually in response to a malfunction, only technicians can return it to operation.<
Following manual release, the actual sta- tus of the parking brake may deviate from
that displayed by the indicator lamp.<
Operation after interruptions in power supply
The parking brake can only be used again if it was manually released due to an inter- ruption in the supply of electrical power. Other- wise the operation of the parking brake is not ensured and there is a danger of the vehicle roll- ing despite the parking brake being set.<
Procedure 1. Switch on the ignition. 2. Press the button with the brake depressed.
The indicator lamp in the instrument panel goes out as soon as the parking brake is ready for operation again.
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Indicator lamp on Canadian models.
Shifting into D, R, N
Any noises which occur are normal. Start-up may take several seconds.
Automatic transmission with Steptronic In addition to fully automatic operation, you can also manually shift with the Steptronic, refer to page 65.
Transmission positions P R N D M/S + –
To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you select a driving position, main- tain pressure on the brake pedal until you are ready to start.<
Displays in instrument panel
Briefly press the selector lever in the desired direction, beyond a resistance point if neces-
