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Adjusting
Overview
Sitting safely
The ideal seating position can make a vital con‐
tribution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving.
The seating position plays an important role in
an accident in combination with:
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Safety belts, refer to page 53.
Head restraints, refer to page 54.
Airbags, refer to page 88.
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Lumbar support*
Front seats
Backrest width*
Shoulder support*
Backrest
Adjusting
Forward/back, height, tilt
Thigh support*
General information
Do not adjust the seat while driving
Never attempt to adjust the driver's seat
while driving.
Adjustments in detail
1. Forward/back.
The seat could respond with unexpected move‐
ment and the ensuing loss of vehicle control
could lead to an accident.◀
Do not incline the backrest too far to the
rear
Do not incline the backrest on the front passen‐
ger side too far to the rear during driving. Oth‐
erwise, there is the danger of sliding under the
safety belt in an accident. This would eliminate
the protection normally provided by the belt.◀
2. Height.
The seat setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use. When the vehicle is unlocked
via the remote control, the position is automati‐
cally retrieved if this function, refer to page 37,
was activated.
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3. Seat tilt.
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Press the front/rear section of the switch.
The curvature is increased/decreased.
Press the upper/lower section of the switch.
The curvature is shifted up/down.
4. Backrest tilt.
Backrest width*
5. Thigh support*.
Change the width of the backrest using the side
wings to adjust the lateral support.
To make it easier to enter and exit the vehicle,
the backrest width temporarily opens fully.
Shoulder support*
Lumbar support*
The curvature of the seat backrest can be ad‐
justed in such a way that it supports the lumbar
region of the spine. The lower back and the
spine are supported for upright posture.
Also supports the back in the shoulder area:
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Results in a relaxed seating position.
Reduces strain on the shoulder muscles.
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Gentleman function*
Front seat heating*
The front passenger seat can be adjusted with
the switches of the driver's seat.
Switching on
Press the button once for each temper‐
ature level.
1.
Press the button. The LED lights up.
The maximum temperature is reached when
three LEDs are lit.
2. Adjust the front passenger seat on your own
seat.
3. If needed, store the memory position, refer
to page 57, for the front passenger seat.
Switching off
Press the button longer.
The LEDs go out.
4. Press the button to deactivate the function.
The LED goes out.
The function deactivates itself automatically af‐
ter some time.
The temperature may be reduced or seat heat‐
ing may be switched off entirely to save battery
power.
Active seat*
Temperature distribution*
The heating action in the seat cushion and back‐
rest can be distributed in different ways.
Active adjustment of the seat cushion's con‐
tours reduces muscular tension and fatigue to
help prevent lower back pain.
1. "Climate"
2. "Seat heating distribution"
3. Select the required seat.
Press the button. The LED lights up.
4. Turn the controller to set the temperature
distribution.
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Front active seat ventilation*
At a glance
The seat cushion and backrest surfaces are
cooled by means of integrated fans.
The ventilation rapidly cools the seat, e.g., if the
vehicle interior is overheated or for continuous
cooling at high temperatures.
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Forward/backward, tilt
Backrest
Adjust front passenger seat
Reset to standard position
Head restraint.
Switching on
Lumbar support
Press the button once for each ventila‐
tion level.
The seats cannot be adjusted if the safety
switch for the power windows has been
pressed.
The highest level is active when three LEDs are
lit.
Settings in detail
1. Forward/back.
After a short time, the system automatically
moves down one level in order to prevent ex‐
cessive cooling.
Switching off
Press the button longer.
The LEDs go out.
Rear seats
Adjusting
2. Seat tilt.
General information
The switches for adjusting the seats are located
on the center armrest of the rear seats.
Center armrest
When folding down the center armrest,
ensure that the area below the center head re‐
straint is clear. Otherwise, injury may result.◀
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3. Backrest tilt.
2. Adjust the passenger seat, e.g., forward/
back.
3. Press the button to deactivate the function,
arrow.
The function deactivates itself automatically af‐
ter some time.
Reset* to standard position
Lumbar support
The contour of the seat backrest can be ad‐
justed in such a way that it supports the lumbar
region of the spine. The lower back and the
spine are supported for upright posture.
Maintain pressure on the button until the system
completes the adjustment.
Massage function in rear seats*
Wavelike motions from the top to the bottom in
the backrest relax back muscles.
Button in rear
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Press the front/rear section of the switch.
The curvature is increased/decreased.
Press the upper/lower section of the switch.
The curvature is shifted up/down.
Adjusting the front passenger seat
from the rear
For more leg room in the rear, for example.
Switching on
To switch on, press the button once for
each massage level.
The highest level is active when two LEDs are
lit.
Switching off
To switch off, press and hold the button.
The LEDs go out.
1. Press the button to activate the function, ar‐
row.
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Rear seat heating*
Active seat ventilation*
Switching on
Switching on
Press the button once for each temper‐
Press the button once for each ventila‐
ature level.
tion level.
The maximum temperature is reached when
three LEDs are lit.
The highest level is active when three LEDs are
lit.
Switching off
Switching off
Press the button longer.
The LEDs go out.
Press the button longer.
The LEDs go out.
Temperature distribution*
Safety belts
The heating action in the seat cushion and back‐
rest can be distributed in different ways.
Seats with safety belt
The vehicle has five seats, each of which is
equipped with a safety belt.
1. "Climate"
2. "Seat heating rear"
3. Select the required seat.
Notes
Always make sure that safety belts are being
worn by all occupants before driving away.
Although airbags enhance safety by providing
added protection, they are not a substitute for
safety belts.
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The shoulder strap's anchorage point will be
correct for adult seat occupants of every
build if the seat is correctly adjusted.
4. Turn the controller to set the temperature
distribution.
The two outer safety belt buckles,
integrated into the rear seat, are for passen‐
gers sitting on the left and right.
The center rear seat belt buckle marked with
the letters CENTER is solely intended for
the center passenger.
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One person per safety belt
3. Guide the belt back into its reel.
Never allow more than one person to wear
a single safety belt. Never allow infants or small
children to ride on a passenger's lap.◀
Safety belt reminder for the driver's and
front passenger seat
The indicator lamp flashes or lights up
and a signal sounds. Make sure that the
safety belts are positioned correctly.
The safety belt reminder is active at speeds
above approx. 5 mph/8 km/h. It can also be ac‐
tivated if objects are placed on the front pas‐
senger seat.
Putting on the belt
Lay the belt, without twisting, snugly
across the lap and shoulders, as close to the
body as possible. Make sure that the belt lies low
around the hips in the lap area and does not
press on the abdomen. Otherwise, the belt can
slip over the hips in the lap area in a frontal im‐
pact and injure the abdomen.
Safety mode*
The safety belt must not lie across the neck, rub
on sharp edges, be routed over solid or breaka‐
ble objects, or be pinched.◀
In critical situations, e.g., during full brake appli‐
cation, the front safety belts tighten automati‐
cally.
If the situation passes without an accident oc‐
curring, the belt tension relaxes.
Reduction of restraining effect
Avoid wearing clothing that prevents the
belt from fitting properly, and pull the shoulder
belt periodically to readjust the tension across
your lap; otherwise, the retention effect of the
safety belt may be reduced.◀
If the belt tension does not loosen automatically,
stop the vehicle and unbuckle the belt using the
red button in the buckle. Fasten the belt before
continuing on your trip.
Damage to safety belts
In the case of strain caused by accidents or
damage:
Buckling the belt
Have the safety belts, including the safety belt
tensioners, replaced and have the belt anchors
checked.
Checking and replacing safety belts
Have the work performed only by your
service center; otherwise, it cannot be ensured
that this safety feature will function properly.◀
Make sure you hear the latch plate engage in the
belt buckle.
Front head restraints
Tensioning the safety belt
automatically*
Correctly adjusted head restraint
A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the
risk of injury to cervical vertebrae in the event of
an accident.
After the belt is buckled and the door is closed,
the belt is tightened once automatically.
Unbuckling the belt
1. Hold the belt firmly.
2. Press the red button in the belt buckle.
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Adjusting the head restraint
Distance to back of head: manual head
restraints
Correctly adjust the head restraints of all
occupied seats; otherwise, there is an increased
risk of injury in an accident.◀
Height
Adjust the head restraint so that its center is ap‐
proximately at ear level.
Distance
Adjust the distance so that the head restraint is
as close as possible to the back of the head.
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Forward: pull.
Back: press the button and push the head
restraint toward the rear.
Active head restraint
In the event of a rear-end collision with a certain
severity, the active head restraint automatically
reduces the distance from the head.
Distance to the back of the head:
power* head restraints
The head restraint is automatically repositioned
when the shoulder support is adjusted.
Reduced protective function
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Do not use seat or head restraint cov‐
ers.
Adjusting the side extensions*
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Do not hang objects, e.g., clothes hangers,
on the head restraints.
Only attach accessories approved by BMW
to the seat or head restraint.
Otherwise, the protective function of the active
head restraint will be impaired and the personal
safety of the occupants will be endangered.◀
Adjusting the height
Fold forward for increased lateral support in the
resting position.
Removing
The head restraints cannot be removed.
Rear head restraints
Correctly adjusted head restraint
Adjusting electrically.
A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the
risk of injury to cervical vertebrae in the event of
an accident.
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Adjusting the head restraint
Adjusting the height: electrical*
Correctly adjust the head restraints of all
occupied seats; otherwise, there is an increased
risk of injury in an accident.◀
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The head restraints on the left and right rear
passenger seats extend automatically
whenever a passenger in the rear seat fas‐
tens his or her safety belt.
Height
Adjust the head restraint so that its center is ap‐
proximately at ear level.
Distance
Adjust the distance so that the head restraint is
as close as possible to the back of the head.
Folding forward the center head
restraint
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In addition, the height of the head restraint
can be adjusted electrically.
Extending the head restraint
To prevent possible personal injury and
property damage, always ensure that the area
above the head restraints is clear and unob‐
structed before extending them upward.◀
The height adjustment of the head restraint is
deactivated when the safety switch for the rear
windows, refer to page 45, has been pressed.
Before using the center seat, fold the center
head restraint forward.
Adjusting the side extensions*
Press the button, arrow 1, and fold the head re‐
straint forward.
Adjusting the height: manual head
restraints
Fold the side extensions on the head restraint
forward for increased lateral support in the rest‐
ing position.
Removing: manual head restraints
Only remove the head restraint if no one will be
sitting in the seat in question.
The height of the outer head restraints can be
adjusted.
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To raise: pull.
To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and
push the head restraint down.
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Seat, mirror, and steering
wheel memory*
General information
Front
1. Pull the head restraint upward as far as pos‐
sible.
2. Press the button, arrow 1, and pull the head
restraint out completely.
Before transporting passengers
Reinstall the head restraint before trans‐
porting anyone in the seat; otherwise, the pro‐
tective function of the head restraint is unavail‐
able.◀
Two different driver's seat, exterior mirror, and
steering wheel positions can be stored and re‐
trieved for each remote control. The adjustment
of the lumbar support is not stored.
Removing: Electrical* head restraints
Rear
Note
Do not remove the rear head restraints.
To avoid damage, they can only be installed by
your service center.
Removing
Only remove the head restraint if no one will be
sitting in the seat in question.
1. Completely raise the head restraint.
Two different seat positions can be stored and
retrieved.
2. Completely pull out the head restraint with a
firm tug.
Storing
Before transporting passengers
1. Switch on the ignition.
2. Set the desired position.
Reinstall the head restraint before trans‐
porting anyone in the seat; otherwise, the pro‐
tective function of the head restraint is unavail‐
able.◀
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Press the button. The LED in the
button lights up.
4. Press the desired button 1 or 2. The LED
goes out.
If the M button is pressed accidentally:
Press the button again.
The LED goes out.
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Calling up settings
Mirrors
Do not retrieve the memory while driving
Exterior mirrors
At a glance
Do not retrieve the memory setting while
driving, as an unexpected movement of the seat
or steering wheel could result in an accident.◀
Comfort function
1. Open the driver's door.
2. Switch off the ignition.
3. Briefly press the desired button 1 or 2.
The corresponding seat position is performed
automatically.
The procedure stops when a switch for adjust‐
ing the seat or one of the buttons is pressed.
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Adjusting
Left/right, Automatic Curb Monitor*
Fold in and out*
Safety mode
1. Close the driver's door or switch on the ig‐
nition.
General information
The mirror on the passenger side is more curved
than the driver's side mirror.
2. Press and hold the desired button 1 or 2 until
the adjustment procedure is completed.
Estimating distances correctly
Calling up of a seat position
deactivated
After a brief period, the calling up of stored seat
positions is deactivated to save battery power.
Objects reflected in the mirror are closer
than they appear. Do not estimate the distance
to the traffic behind you based on what you see
in the mirror, as this will increase your risk of an
accident.◀
To reactivate calling up of a seat position:
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Open or close the door or trunk lid.
Press a button on the remote control.
Press the Start/Stop button.
The mirror setting is stored for the remote con‐
trol currently in use. When the vehicle is un‐
locked via the remote control, the position is au‐
tomatically retrieved if the setting for this
function is active.
Selecting a mirror
To change over to the other mirror:
Slide the mirror changeover switch.
Adjusting electrically
The setting corresponds to the direction
in which the button is pressed.
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Storing positions*
Automatic heating
Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory, refer
to page 57.
Both exterior mirrors are automatically heated
whenever the engine is running.
Adjusting manually
Automatic dimming feature
If an electrical malfunction occurs, for example,
press the edges of the mirror glass.
Both exterior mirrors are automatically dimmed.
PhotocellsareusedforcontrolintheInteriorrear
view mirror, refer to page 59.
Automatic Curb Monitor*
Interior rearview mirror
When the reverse gear is engaged, the mirror
glass tilts downward slightly on the front pas‐
senger side. This improves your view of the curb
and other low-lying obstacles when parking, for
example.
Reducing the blinding effect
Activating
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Slide the mirror changeover switch
to the driver's side mirror position.
2. Engage transmission position R.
Deactivating
From behind when driving at night: turn the
knob.
Slide the mirror changeover switch to the pas‐
senger's side mirror position.
Interior rearview mirror, automatic
dimming feature*
Fold in and out*
Press the button.
Possible up to approx. 15 mph/20 km/h.
For example, this is advantageous
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In car washes.
In narrow streets.
For folding back mirrors that were folded
away manually.
Mirrors that were folded in are folded out auto‐
matically at a speed of approx. 25 mph/40 km/h.
Photocells are used for control:
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In the mirror glass.
Fold in the mirror in a car wash
On the back of the mirror.
Before entering an automatic car wash,
fold in the exterior mirrors by hand or with the
button; otherwise, they could be damaged, de‐
pending on the width of the vehicle.◀
For proper operation:
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Keep the photocells clean.
Do not cover the area between the inside
rearview mirror and the windshield.
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Adjusting
Illuminated vanity mirror* in
the rear
Folding down
The steering wheel can be adjusted in four di‐
rections.
Storing the position
Press the button.
Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory, refer
to page 57.
The vanity mirror folds down.
The angle can be adjusted by hand.
Assistance getting in and out
Folding up
Press the mirror up.
The steering wheel temporarily moves into the
highest position to make it easier to enter and
exit the vehicle.
Steering wheel
Steering wheel heating*
General information
Switching on/off
Press the button.
Do not adjust while driving
Do not adjust the steering wheel while
driving; otherwise, an unexpected movement
could result in an accident.◀
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On: the LED lights up.
Off: the LED goes out.
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