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Owner's Manual for Vehicle

We are very glad that you have decided to purchase a BMW.

The more familiar you are with it, the more secure you will be on the roads. This is why we ask you:

Please read the information we have gathered for you in this Owner's Manual before you set off with your new BMW. You will receive important information on vehicle operation that enables you to make full use of the technical benefits of your BMW. You will also find information on maintenance that serves to retain the operating and road safety as well as the best possible value retention of your vehicle. You will find supplementary information in other brochures.

This Owner's Manual should be considered a permanent part of this vehicle. It should stay with the vehicle when sold to provide the next owner with important operating, safety and maintenance information.

We wish you an enjoyable driving experience. BMW AG

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Contents

The fastest way to find specific topics is to use the index, refer to page 113.

Using this Owner's Manual

4 Notes

At a glance

10 Cockpit

Controls

16 Opening and closing

24 Adjustments

31 Transporting children safely

34 Driving

42 Everything under control

46Technology for comfort, convenience and safety

53 Lamps

56 A congenial climate

62 Practical interior accessories

Driving tips

72 Things to remember when driving

Mobility

80

Refueling

82

Wheels and tires

88

Under the hood

93

Maintenance

95

Replacing components

103

Giving and receiving assistance

Reference

110 Technical data

113 Everything from A to Z

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Notes

Using this Owner's Manual

We have made every effort to ensure that you are able to find what you need in this Owner's Manual as quickly as possible. The fastest way to find certain topics is by using the detailed index at the end. For a brief initial overview, please refer to the first chapter.

Should you sell your BMW some day, please remember to hand over the Owner's Manual as well; it is an important component of your vehicle.

Additional sources of information

If you have additional questions, your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center is always happy to advise you.

You can find information on BMW, e.g. technology, on the Internet at www.bmwusa.com.

Symbols used

Indicates precautions that must be followed precisely in order to avoid the pos-

sibility of personal injury and serious damage to the vehicle.

Indicates information that will assist you in gaining the optimum benefit from your vehicle and enable you to care more effectively

for your vehicle.

Refers to measures that can be taken to help protect the environment.

< Marks the end of a specific item of information.

* Indicates special equipment, country-specific equipment and optional extras, as well as equipment and functions not yet available at the time of printing.

Vehicle Memory, Key Memory, refer to page 30. Identifies functions that can be

specifically adapted for a particular key or vehicle. These adjustments can be performed by your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center.

Symbols on vehicle components

Indicates that you should consult the relevant section of this Owner's Manual for

information on a particular part or assembly.

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The individual vehicle

On purchasing your BMW, you have decided in favor of a model with individualized equipment and features. This Owner's Manual describes all models and equipment that BMW offers within the same group.

We hope you will understand that equipment and features are included that you might not have chosen for your vehicle. Sections describing options and special equipment are marked by asterisks * to assist you in identifying possible differences between the descriptions in this manual and your own vehicle's equipment.

If equipment in your BMW is not described in this Owner's Manual, please refer to the accompanying Supplementary Owner's Manuals.

Editorial notice

BMW pursues a policy of continuous, ongoing development that is conceived to ensure that our vehicles continue to embody the highest quality and safety standards combined with advanced, state-of-the-art technology. In isolated cases it is possible that the features described in this Owner's Manual could differ from those on your vehicle.

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For your own safety

Maintenance and repair

Advanced technology, e.g. the use of modern materials and high-performance

electronics, requires specially adapted maintenance and repair methods. Therefore, only have corresponding work on your BMW carried out by a BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center or a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained personnel. If work is carried out improperly, there is a danger of consequential damage and the related safety risks.<

California Proposition 65 Warning

California law requires us to state the following warning:

Engine exhaust and a wide variety of automobile components and parts,

including components found in the interior furnishings in a vehicle, contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects and reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Batteries also contain other chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer. Wash your hands after handling. Used engine oil contains chemicals that have caused cancer in laboratory animals. Always protect your skin by washing thoroughly with soap and water.<

Parts and accessories

For your own safety, use genuine parts and accessories approved by BMW.

When you purchase accessories tested and approved by BMW and Genuine BMW Parts, you simultaneously acquire the assurance that they have been thoroughly tested by BMW to ensure optimum performance when installed on your vehicle.

BMW warrants these parts to be free from defects in material and workmanship.

BMW will not accept any liability for damages resulting from installation of parts and accessories not approved by BMW.

BMW cannot test every product made by other manufacturers to verify if it can be used on a BMW safely and without risk to either the vehicle, its operation or its occupants.

Genuine BMW Parts, BMW Accessories and other products approved by BMW, together with professional advice on using these items, are available from all BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Centers.

Installation and operation of non-BMW approved accessories such as alarms, radios, amplifiers, radar detectors, wheels, suspension components, brake dust shields, telephones, including operation of any mobile phone from within the vehicle without using an externally mounted antenna, or transceiver equipment, for instance CBs, walkie-talkies, ham radios or similar accessories may cause extensive damage to the vehicle, compromise its safety, interfere with the vehicle's electrical system or affect the validity of the BMW Limited Warranty. Refer to your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center for additional information.<

Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and sys-

tems may be performed by any automotive repair establishment or individual using any certified automotive part.<

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Service and warranty

We recommend that you read this publication thoroughly.

Your BMW is covered by the following warranties:

>New Vehicle Limited Warranty

>Rust Perforation Limited Warranty

>Federal Emissions System Defect Warranty

>Federal Emissions Performance Warranty

>California Emission Control System Limited Warranty.

Detailed information about these warranties is listed in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models or in the Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models.

Reporting safety defects

The following only applies to vehicles owned and operated in the US.

If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to notifying BMW of North America, LLC, P.O. Box 1227, Westwood, New Jersey 07675-1227, telephone toll-free 1-800-831-1117.

If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or BMW of North America, LLC.

To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 or 366-0123 in Washington, D.C. area, or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.

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At a glance

This overview of buttons, switches and displays is intended to familiarize you with your vehicle's operating environment.

The section will also assist you in becoming acquainted with the control concepts and options available for operating the various systems.

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Cockpit

Cockpit

Controls

1

Parking lamps/low beams 53

7

Central locking system 16

2

> Turn signals 38

8

Unlocking the hood 88

>Roadside parking lamps 54

>High beams 54

>Headlamp flasher 38

>Computer* 44

3Fog lamps* 54

4Horn

5Washer/wiper system/rain sensor* 38

6Hazard warning flashers

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Instrument cluster

1Speedometer

2Indicator and warning lamps 11

3Tachometer 42

Indicator and warning lamps 11

4Coolant temperature gage 42

5Fuel gage 42

6Button for

>Displaying the time 43

>Service Interval Display 43

7Selector lever and program display for automatic transmission 36

8Button for

>Resetting trip odometer 42

>Setting the time 43

9Display for

>Trip odometer/odometer 42

>Time 43

>Service Interval 43

>Computer 44

Indicator and warning lamps

Technology that monitors itself

The indicator and warning lamps identified by the Χare subjected to an operation check each time you switch on the engine. They each light up once for different periods of time.

When a malfunction occurs in a monitored system, the corresponding lamp will either fail to go out when the engine is started, or it will come on again during normal driving. Detailed information is provided on the specified pages.

Please fasten safety belt + 27

Airbags + 51

Brake system+

With handbrake released 49, 92

With handbrake engaged 35

With other warning lamps 49

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Brake warning lamp for Canadian

Front fog lamps 54

models

 

Driving stability control systems/ ABS Antilock Brake System + 49

ABS Antilock Brake System/chassis control system for Canadian models

Brake pads + 92

DSC Dynamic Stability Control/ xDrive + 47, 49

Flat Tire Monitor + 49

Automatic transmission + 36

Engine oil + 90

Service Engine Soon + 94

Service Engine Soon warning lamp for Canadian models

Check Gas Cap* + 80

Engine electronics + 34

Battery charge current + 101

Topping off coolant 91

Topping off washer fluid 90

Lamp defective 53

Headlamp flasher 38

High beams 54

Cruise control 40

Indicates from ignition key in position 2 when a door or the tailgate is opened.

Colors

The indicator and warning lamps can light up in different colors and combinations.

The following section explains the significance of the individual colors as well as how you should respond when they appear.

>red:

Stop the vehicle immediately or

an important reminder

>yellow:

Have the system inspected as soon as possible

or

For your information

>green:

For your information

>blue:

For your information

Buttons on steering wheel*

The buttons integrated into the steering wheel are provided so that you can operate a number of accessories quickly and without being distracted from traffic conditions. You may operate:

> Selected audio source functions

Turn signals 38

> Recirculated-air mode/steering wheel

heater

 

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>Cruise control

>Selected telephone functions

>Voice command system

In order to operate a system, the corresponding system must be switched on.<

Telephone*/voice command system*

Press briefly:

Accept incoming call, start dialing, terminate call.

Extended pressure:

Activate/deactivate voice command system

Telephone*/audio sources*

Display/hide phonebook. Display the entries consecutively with the buttons for fast forward/ reverse

Cruise control: storing and accelerating + as well as braking and storing

On the sports steering-wheel* the buttons +/– for the cruise control are located on the righthand side of the steering wheel.

Cruise control: activating/interrupting/deactivating

Recirculated-air mode/steering wheel heater*

Depending on the equipment, there is a button for the recirculated-air mode or

steering wheel heater.<

Switching recirculated-air mode on and off

Fast forward/reverse

Steering wheel heater: switching on/off, refer to page 28.

>Radio

Press briefly: next station

>CD

Press briefly: skip track

Extended pressure: fast forward/reverse

>Phone

Browse through list of names

Volume

On the sports steering-wheel* the buttons +/– for volume are located on the left-hand side of the steering wheel.

Cruise control*

Cruise control: resume

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Controls

This chapter is intended to provide you with information for complete control of your vehicle. Its extensive array of features and accessories, both for driving and for your own safety, comfort and convenience, are described here.

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Opening and closing

Opening and closing

Key set

1Master keys with remote control

Every master key with remote control contains an extended-life battery as a power supply, which is charged automatically in the ignition lock as you drive. You should use each master key at least twice a year in order to maintain the charge condition. Depending on which master key is detected by the vehicle during unlocking, different settings in the vehicle are requested and executed, refer to Vehicle and Key Memory on page 30.

2Spare key

For storage in a safe place, such as in your wallet.

This key does not fit in the lock of the glove compartment. This is an advantage, e.g. when valet parking at a hotel. The key is not intended for constant use.

Central locking system

The concept

The central locking system is ready for operation whenever the driver's door is closed. The system engages or releases the locks on the

>doors

>tailgate

>fuel filler door

The central locking system can be operated from the outside

>via the remote control

>via the driver's door lock

and from inside via the button for the central locking system.

When the system is locked from inside, the fuel filler door remains unlocked, refer to page 18.

The anti-theft system is automatically activated whenever you activate the central locking system from outside the vehicle. This prevents the doors from being unlocked via the lock buttons or door handles. The alarm system is also armed or disarmed.

In the event of a serious accident, the central locking system unlocks automatically. In addition, the hazard warning flashers and interior lamps switch on.

Replacement keys

Opening and closing: from

Replacement and additional keys are available

outside

from your BMW Sport Activity Vehicle Center.

Using the remote control

 

 

When you engage/release the vehicle locks,

 

you also activate/deactivate the anti-theft sys-

 

tem, arm/disarm the alarm system, and switch

 

the interior lamps on/off.

 

You can set an acoustic signal to remind

 

you if the ignition key is still in the ignition

 

lock after you open the driver's door.<

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Protect the remote control against unauthorized use by handing over only the

spare key, for example when using hotel valet parking.<

For additional details on the alarm system, refer to page 22.

Because any persons or animals left unattended in a parked vehicle could lock the doors from the inside, you should always keep

the remote control with you; this precaution ensures that you will remain able to unlock the vehicle from the outside at all times.<

Switching on interior lamps

Press the button if the vehicle is locked. You can also use this function to locate your vehicle in parking garages etc.

Panic mode*

By pressing and holding the button for more than approx. two seconds, you can trigger the alarm system* in response to any impending danger.

To switch off the alarm: press any of the buttons.

Unlocking

Press the button.

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

Convenience opening mode

Press and hold the button. The windows and the panorama glass sunroof open.

If you desire, you can have this special feature activated/deactivated on a vehi-

cle-specific basis.<

Unlocking tailgate

Press the button.

The tailgate will open slightly, regardless of whether it was previously locked or unlocked.

Before and after a trip, ensure that the tailgate has not been opened uninten-

tionally.

A previously locked tailgate is also locked again after closing.<

If you desire, the tailgate can only be opened using the remote control if the

vehicle is unlocked. This can be adjusted.<

Locking and securing

Press the button.

If you desire, the vehicle locks automatically if no door or lid is opened after

unlocking. You may have this function set on a vehicle-specific basis if you wish.<

As confirmation for the fact that the vehicle is properly locked, the hazard warning flashers light up.

If you wish, you can have this special feature deactivated on vehicles without an

alarm system.<

Switching off tilt alarm sensor* and interior motion sensor*

Press the button again directly after locking.

For details, refer to page 23.

Malfunctions

The remote control may malfunction due to local radio waves.

Should the remote control fail to operate owing to interference of this kind, unlock and lock the vehicle via the door lock using the master key.

If it is no longer possible to lock the vehicle via the remote control, the battery is discharged. Use this remote control during an extended drive; this will recharge the battery, refer to page 16.

For US owners only

The transmitter and receiver units comply with part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communications Commission regulations. Operation is governed by the following:

FCC ID: LX8EWS LX8FZVS

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LX8FZVE

> To close:

Compliance statement:

With the door closed, turn the key to the

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC

Lock position and hold it.

 

Rules. Operation is subject to the following two

Watch during the closing process to be

conditions:

sure that no one is injured. Releasing the

> This device may not cause harmful interfer-

key stops the operation.<

 

ence.

Manual operation

and

If an electrical malfunction occurs, you can

> This device must accept any interference

unlock or lock the driver's door with the key in

received, including interference that may

the end positions of the door lock.

cause undesired operation.

 

Any unauthorized modifications or

 

changes to these devices could void the

Opening and closing: from

user's authority to operate the equipment.<

inside

 

Using door lock

 

 

You can use this button to operate the central

One turn of the key in the driver's door lock

locking system when the front doors are closed.

unlocks the driver's door only.

With this button, only the doors and the tailgate

Turning the key a second time unlocks all of the

are unlocked or locked. The anti-theft system is

remaining doors, the tailgate and the fuel filler

not activated.

door.

If only the driver's door was unlocked

 

As confirmation for the fact that the vehicle is

from the outside and you press the but-

properly locked, the hazard warning flashers

ton, then, with the driver's door still open, the

light up.

passenger-side door, the tailgate and the fuel

If you wish, you can have this special fea-

filler door will also unlock.

If the driver's door is closed, it will be locked.<

ture deactivated on vehicles without an

 

alarm system.<

The central locking system locks auto-

 

matically after driving off. This can be

Convenience operation

adjusted to be vehicle-specific or key-spe-

You also have the option of operating the win-

cific.<

 

dows and the panorama glass sunroof from the

 

driver's door lock.

 

> To open:

 

With the door closed, turn the key to the

 

Unlock position and hold it there.

 

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Unlocking and opening doors

1.Press button for central locking system.

2.Pull the respective door handle above the armrest.

or

individually pull on the door handle of each door twice to unlock and open.

Engaging locks

>Press button for central locking system.

or

>Press down the lock buttons of the doors. To prevent you from being locked out, the opened driver's door cannot be locked using the lock button.

Because any persons or animals left unattended in a parked vehicle could lock the doors from the inside, you should always keep

the key with you; this precaution ensures that you will remain able to unlock the vehicle from the outside at all times.<

Tailgate

Opening from outside

Manual unlocking

In the event of an electrical malfunction:

1.Fold up the floor cover in the cargo area.

2.Release the jack from the bracket.

3.Press the lever behind the cover to the side, refer to arrow.

The tailgate is locked again as soon as you close it.

Closing

The handle recesses on the interior trim of the tailgate make it easier to pull down.

To avoid injuries, be sure that the travel path of the tailgate is clear when it is

closed, as with all closing procedures.<

Press the button in the handle strip. The tailgate is unlocked and opens somewhat.

During opening, the tailgate pivots back and up. Ensure that adequate clearance is

available before opening.<

When the tailgate is open, the cargo area and interior are lit up.

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Windows

Opening and closing windows

would continue closing.

You can disable the anti-trapping mechanism by pressing the switch beyond the resistance point and holding it.<

Following interruptions in electrical power supply

 

After disconnecting the battery, the anti-trap-

 

ping mechanism must be reinitialized. To do

 

this, open and close the windows once and con-

 

tinue pull the switch for longer than 2 seconds

 

after closing.

As of ignition key position 1:

Safety switch

>Press the switch up to the resistance point:

The window continues to move as long as you continue to press the switch.

>Briefly press the switch beyond the resistance point:

The window moves downward automatically. Briefly press the switch again to stop the opening motion.

You can close the windows in the same manner

With the safety switch, you can prevent the rear

by pulling the switch.

windows from being opened or closed via the

 

After switching off ignition

switches in the rear passenger area, by chil-

dren, for example. The indicator lamp lights up

You can operate the power windows for up to

when this safety feature is activated.

15 minutes as long as neither of the front doors

Always press the safety switch when chil-

has been opened.

dren ride in the rear, as otherwise

When leaving the vehicle, always remove

unchecked closing of the windows could lead to

the key and close the doors, as otherwise

injuries.<

children could operate the windows and injure

You can deactivate the function again as

themselves.<

of ignition key position 1.<

For convenience operation using the door lock,

 

refer to page 18.

Accessories in window area

 

Anti-trapping mechanism

After installing any accessory – such as a

clamp-on antenna for a portable phone – within

If the closing force rises beyond a predefined

the window's travel range, you will need to have

threshold during closing, the system will imme-

the system reinitialized for use under the new

diately stop moving the window prior to lower-

conditions. Please contact your BMW Sports

ing it slightly.

Activity Vehicle Center.

Despite the anti-trapping mechanism you

 

should always inspect the window's travel

 

path prior to closing it, as the safety system

 

might fail to detect certain kinds of obstruc-

 

tions, such as very thin objects, and the window

 

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Panorama glass sunroof*

When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key and close the doors, as otherwise

children could operate the sunroof and injure themselves.<

The panorama glass sunroof is operational from ignition key position 1.

After the ignition has been switched off:

You can operate the panorama glass sunroof for up to 1 minute as long as neither of the doors has been opened.

Raising, opening, closing

Press the switch or slide it in the desired direction up to the resistance point.

Release the switch to stop the motion.

The sliding visor is opened slightly when the panorama glass sunroof is raised.

The panorama glass sunroof can be opened or closed independently with the sliding visor open.

Ventilation setting

The panorama glass sunroof is raised and the sliding visor is opened slightly: Briefly press the switch twice consecutively.

Automatic opening and closing

Briefly press the switch past the resistance point and then release it.

Briefly pressing the switch again stops the motion.

Opening and closing panorama glass sunroof and sliding visor together

Briefly press the switch beyond the resistance point twice consecutively.

Briefly pressing the switch again stops the motion.

Comfort position

Each time the panorama glass sunroof is completely opened or closed, it stops in the comfort position. If desired, continue the motion following this with the switch.

In the comfort position the wind noise in the interior is reduced.

Anti-trapping mechanism

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 closing action is interrupted and the panorama glass sunroof and sliding visor reopen a little.

Despite the anti-trapping mechanism inspect the sunroof's travel path prior to

closing it, as the safety system might fail to detect certain kinds of obstructions, such as very thin objects, and the sunroof would continue closing.

The anti-trapping mechanism for closing the panorama glass sunroof is deactivated if the switch is pressed beyond the resistance point and held there. The closing action is interrupted when you release the switch.<

Following interruptions in electrical power supply

Following interruptions in electrical power, for instance, when the battery is disconnected, it is possible that the panorama glass sunroof will extend to its tilt-up position, but fail to respond to other commands. The system must be initialized. BMW recommends having this work carried out by your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center.

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Manual operation

In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can operate the panorama glass sunroof manually.

1. Pull off the cover firmly downward.

2.Insert the Allen wrench from the compartment beneath the cargo area floor, refer to page 99, into the proper opening and turn the panorama glass sunroof in the desired direction. Direction of rotation for closing, refer to arrow.

The system responds to unauthorized vehicle entry and attempted theft by simultaneously activating:

>The acoustic alarm for approx. 30 seconds.

>The hazard warning flashers for approx. 5 minutes.

>The high beams, which flash on and off in the same rhythm.

Arming and disarming alarm system

When you lock or unlock the vehicle, either with the remote control or at the door lock, the alarm system is armed or disarmed at the same time.

If the alarm system has been properly armed, the hazard warning flashers light up once.

You can have different acknowledgment signals set to confirm arming and disarm-

ing.<

You can also open the tailgate with the system armed using the button on the remote control, refer to page 17. When you close the tailgate, the system is rearmed.

Switching off alarm

>Unlock the vehicle using the remote control, refer to page 17.

or

>Turn the ignition key to position 1.

Alarm system*

The concept

The vehicle alarm system responds:

>When a door, the hood, or the tailgate is opened.

>To movements inside the vehicle: interior motion sensor, refer to Tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor.

>To changes in the vehicle tilt angle such as occur during attempts to steal the wheels or tow the vehicle.

>To interruptions in battery voltage.

Indicator lamp displays

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

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>The indicator lamp flashes when the vehicle is locked: door(s) or tailgate 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 vehicle is unlocked: no manipulation or attempted intrusions have been detected in the period since the system was armed.

>The indicator lamp flashes for 10 seconds after the vehicle is unlocked: an attempted entry has been detected in the period since the system was armed.

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

Tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor

Tilt alarm sensor

The tilt of the vehicle is monitored. The alarm system reacts, e.g. in case of an attempted wheel theft or towing.

Interior motion sensor

In order for the interior motion sensor to function properly, the windows and 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 prevents unintentional alarms, e.g. in the following situations:

>In stacking garages

>When transporting on car-carrying trains

>When animals are to remain in the vehicle

Switching off tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor

Press the button on the remote control again directly after locking.

The indicator lamp lights up briefly and then flashes continuously. The tilt alarm sensor and the interior motion sensor are switched off until the next time the vehicle is unlocked and subsequently locked again.

If you wish, the tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor are permanently

switched off. You can have this set at your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center.<

If you interrupt the convenience closing of the windows and panorama glass sunroof

within the first 10 seconds and then reinitiate the action, this will unintentionally switch off the tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor.

If this has occurred, the system must be disarmed and then rearmed.<

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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 sitting position plays an important role together with the safety belts, head restraints and airbags in providing occupants with maximum levels of passive safety in an accident. Therefore, observe the following instructions, as otherwise the protective function of the safety systems may be impaired.

For additional information on transporting children safely, refer to page 31.

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 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 passenger is correctly seated and does not place feet or legs against the instrument panel, as otherwise leg injuries can result if the front airbag is triggered. Never let an occupant's head rest near or on a side airbag because the inflating airbag could cause a serious or fatal injury.<

Even if you adhere to all the instructions, injuries resulting from contact with airbags cannot be fully excluded, depending 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 31.

Safety belts

Make sure the safety belts are worn in all occupied seats every time you drive. Although airbags enhance safety by providing added protection, they are not a substitute for safety belts.

Your vehicle has five seats that are all equipped with a safety belt.

Occupants should sit upright and be properly restrained at all times: infants

and small children in appropriate child-restraint systems; larger children and adults using the safety belts.

Never allow more than one person to wear a single safety belt. Infants and children must not ride on a lap.

Expectant mothers should always wear their safety belts, taking care to position the lap belt against the lower hips, where it will not exert pressure against the abdominal area. The safety belt must not rest against the neck, nor be wedged in any way or permitted to rub against sharp edges. Avoid twisting the belt while routing it snugly across the hips and shoulder, as close to the body as possible, without resting against hard or fragile objects. Otherwise, in the event of a frontal impact, a loose lap belt could slide over your hips, leading to abdominal injury. Avoid wearing clothing that prevents the belt from fitting properly and pull the shoulder belt upward periodically to readjust the tension across your lap in order to avoid a reduction in the restraining action of the safety belt.<

If the middle safety belt in the rear is used, then the wider backrest must be secured, refer to page 67, otherwise, the safety belt cannot exert any restraining action.

For fastening safety belts, refer to page 27.

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Seats

Note before adjusting

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

with unexpected movement, and the ensuing loss of vehicle control could lead to an accident. On the passenger side as well, do not recline the backrest too far while the vehicle is being driven, as otherwise there is a danger of sliding under the safety belt during an accident, eliminating the protection normally provided by the belt.<

Please observe the information on using safety belts provided on page 27 and the information on the head restraints on page 25.

Seat adjustment

To ensure that the safety systems continue to provide optimized protection,

please observe the adjustment instructions above.<

1Longitudinal direction

Pull the lever and slide the seat into the desired position.

After you release the lever, move the seat forward or backward slightly so that it engages fully.

2Height

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

3Backrest

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

Adjusting sports seat*

You can also adjust the tilt and the thigh support:

1Upward tilt

Pull the lever as many times as required to set the desired tilt.

2Downward tilt

Press the lever as many times as required to set the desired tilt.

3Thigh support

Pull the lever and move the thigh support in a longitudinal direction.

Head restraints

Head restraints reduce the risk of injury to cervical vertebrae when accidents occur.

Adjust the head restraints so that their middles are approximately at ear height.<

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Height adjustment:

>To raise: pull upward.

>To lower: press button, arrow 1, and slide head restraint downward.

Front head restraint tilt angle: adjust by tilting.

Removing front head restraint

1.Pull the head restraint upward to the stop.

2.Press button, arrow 1, and pull head restraint all the way out.

Installing front head restraint

1.Press button, arrow 1, and slide the head restraint into its sockets.

Setting the head restraint manually, refer to above paragraph.

Lumbar support*

You can also adjust the contours of the backrest to obtain additional support in the lumbar region.

The upper hips and spinal column receive supplementary support to help you maintain a relaxed, upright sitting position.

>To increase or decrease curvature: press switch forward or back.

>To move curvature up or down: press switch up or down.

2. Adjust the head restraint.

Seat and mirror memory*

Power seat*

To ensure that the safety systems continue to provide optimal protection,

please observe the adjustment instructions on page 24.<

 

 

 

 

 

You can store and select three different adjust-

 

 

 

 

 

ment settings for the driver's seat and exterior

 

 

 

 

 

mirrors.

 

 

 

 

 

The adjustment of the lumbar support is not

 

 

 

 

 

stored in the memory.

1

Tilt

 

 

 

Storing

2

Longitudinal direction

1. Turn the ignition key to position 1 or 2.

 

 

 

 

 

3

Height

 

 

 

2. Set the desired seat and exterior mirror

 

 

 

 

 

4

Backrest

 

 

 

position.

 

 

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3. Press the MEMORY button:

Heated seats*

The indicator lamp in the button lights up.

 

4.Press the desired memory button 1, 2 or 3: The indicator lamp goes out.

Requesting a stored setting

Do not request a position from the memory while the vehicle is moving, as otherwise there is a risk of accident from unexpected

seat movement.<

Convenience mode

1.Open the driver's door after unlocking or turn the ignition key to position 1.

2.Briefly press the desired memory button 1, 2 or 3.

The system immediately cancels the adjustment procedure when you press one of the seat adjustment buttons or use one of the memory buttons.

Safety feature

1.Close the driver's door and turn the ignition key to position 0 or 2.

2.Press the desired memory button 1, 2 or 3 and maintain pressure until the adjustment process has been completed.

If you press the MEMORY button accidentally:

Press the button a second time – the indicator lamp goes out.<

You can have your vehicle programmed to automatically recall your own individual

adjustment settings for the seat and exterior mirror position whenever you use your personal remote control to unlock the vehicle.<

If you make use of this adjustment, be sure that the footwell behind the driver's

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

The seat cushion and backrest can be heated when the ignition key is in position 2.

To request different temperature levels: press the button repeatedly.

To switch off from a higher heat setting: press the button and hold it slightly longer.

Safety belts

To ensure that the safety systems continue to provide optimal protection,

please follow the instructions on page 24.<

Make sure the safety belts are worn in all occupied seats every time you drive. Although airbags enhance safety by providing added protection, they are not a substitute for safety belts.

Fastening

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

Releasing

1.Press the red button in the belt buckle.

2.Hold the belt firmly.

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3. Guide the belt back into its reel.

The upper shoulder strap's anchorage point will be in the correct position for seat occupants of every build if the seat is correctly adjusted, refer to page 24.

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.<

Safety belt reminder for front seats

The indicator lamp flashes or lights up. In addition, a signal sounds. Please make sure that the safety belts are

being worn correctly.

The safety belt reminder is activated if the safety belt on the driver's side has not yet been fastened.

At speeds greater than 5 mph/8 km/h, the safety belt reminder is also activated if the passenger side safety belt has not yet been fastened, if heavy objects are placed on the passenger's seat, or if the front passenger's safety belt is released.

Steering wheel

Adjustments

Do not adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving. There is a risk of acci-

dent from unexpected movement.<

1.Fold the clamping lever downward.

2.Adapt the steering wheel in the longitudinal direction and height of the seat position.

3.Fold the clamping lever back up.

Steering wheel heater*

The button for steering wheel heater is located on the steering wheel, refer to page 12.

Damage to safety belts

Steering wheel heater: switching on/off

If the safety belts are damaged or

The steering wheel heater operates as of igni-

stretched in an accident: have the entire

tion key position 2.

belt system, including the tensioning mecha-

Press the button to activate or deactivate this

nisms, replaced at your BMW Sports Activity

system.

Vehicle Center or at a workshop that works

The indicator lamp within the button lights up

according to BMW repair procedures with cor-

when the steering wheel heater is in operation.

respondingly trained personnel. Have the belt

 

anchorage points inspected for damage at the

 

same time. Failure to observe this precaution

Mirrors

may prevent the safety belts from effectively

 

providing optimal protection when needed. If a

Exterior mirrors

child-restraint system was in the vehicle during

The mirror on the passenger side fea-

an accident, consult the manufacturer's

tures a lens with a more convex surface

instructions regarding replacement.<

than the mirror installed on the driver's side.

 

 

When estimating the distance between yourself

 

and other traffic, bear in mind that the objects

 

reflected in the mirror are closer than they

 

appear. This means that estimations of the

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distance to following traffic should not be

Tilting down passenger's mirror,

regarded as precise.<

automatic parking function*

At a glance

1Adjustments

2Switching over to the other mirror or to the automatic parking function*

Storing the mirror positions, refer to Seat and mirror memory on page 26.

To prevent the exterior mirrors on this vehicle from being damaged, always fold

them in by hand before entering an automatic car wash.<

Manual adjustments

You can also adjust the mirrors manually if need be: by pressing the edges of the mirror glass.

Automatic heating

When the outside temperature falls below a specified temperature, both outside mirrors are automatically heated whenever the engine is running or the ignition is switched on.

Activating

1.Select the driver's exterior mirror with switch 1.

2.When you shift into reverse or move the selector-lever into position R, the exterior mirror glass on the front passenger side tilts downward slightly. This allows the driver to see the area immediately adjacent to the vehicle – such as a curb – when parking, etc.

You can have the angle of downward tilt set to depend on the key used.<

Deactivating

Select the front passenger's exterior mirror with switch 1.

Interior rearview mirror

To reduce the dazzle effect of following vehicles at night, turn the knob.

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