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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 or 2 and maintain pressure until the adjust- ment process has been completed.

Select the exterior mirror on the driver side with the switch 2. When you engage reverse gear or selector-lever position R, the exterior mirror on the front passenger side tilts downward slightly. You can also deactivate this automatic function: push the mirror selector switch to the passenger's mirror position.

Head restraints Head restraints reduce the risk of spi- nal injury in the event of an accident. Adjust the head restraints so that they are centered roughly at the level of your ears.

Front seats: adjusting the height You can adjust the height of the head restraints electrically. Front seats: adjusting the angle Swivel the head restraint. With the comfort seat, you use the shoulder support to set the distance to the back of the head. Page 42 of Adjustments 40 Comfort seat Setting the side extensions You can fold the side extensions on the head restraint forward for increased lateral support.

When necessary, the system will respond to a rear impact by automatically triggering the active head restraints. Refrain from mounting accessories on either the seat or the head restraint. Safety belts Fastening Make sure you hear the latch plate engage in the belt buckle. Please fasten safety belts warning lamp: Lights up until the driver and front passenger have fastened their seat belts.

Page 43 of Controls 41Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility The warning is also issued when the driver or front passenger removes his or her safety belt while driving. The warning can also be issued when objects are laid on the front passen- ger seat. Releasing 1. Press the red button in the belt buckle 2.

Hold the belt firmly 3. Guide the belt 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 cor- rectly adjusted, refer to page The two rear safety belt buckles integrated in 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 If the safety belts are damaged or stretched in an accident: have the entire belt system, including the tensioning mechanisms, replaced at your BMW cen- ter.

Have the belt anchorage points inspected for damage at the same time. Failure to observe this precaution may pre- vent the safety belts from effectively pro- viding optimal protection when needed. The temperature setting progresses one step through its control sequence each time you press the button.

To switch off: Maintain pressure on the button for several seconds. Rear The operating concept is the same as for the front heated seats. Temperature distribution at the front It is possible to select a temperature-distri- bution pattern, providing different levels of heating for the seat cushion and the back- rest according to your wishes.

Control Center, for principle details, refer to page 1. Open "Climate" 2. Select "Seat heater distribution" and press the controller Page 44 of Adjustments 42 3. Move the controller to the left or right to select "Driver" or "Passenger" 4. Turn the controller. The adjustment is adopted; the field can be changed. Use level 3 to cool the passenger compartment rapidly, for instance, when heat accumulates in the vehicle. After a short time, there is an automatic return to level 2 to prevent undercooling of the occu- pant's back.

This reduces mus- cular tension and fatigue to help prevent lower back pain. Center console: To activate, press the button; the indicator lamp lights up. 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.

Mirrors Adjusting exterior mirrors Arm rest in the driver's door: way adjustment 2To select mirror for adjustment To prevent the exterior mirrors on this vehicle from being damaged, always fold them in by hand before entering an automatic car wash.

Page 45 of Controls 43Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility You can also adjust the mirrors manually by pressing against the outer edges of their lenses.

Storing the mirror positions, refer to Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory on page The mirror on the passenger's side features a lens with a more convex surface 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 distance to following traffic should not be regarded as precise. Self-defrosting mirrors Both exterior mirrors are automatically heated in ignition key position 2. Interior rearview mirror To reduce the dazzle effect of following vehicles at night, turn the knob beneath the mirror.

There are two photocells located in the interior rearview mirror for this purpose. One is integrated within the mirror's lens, while the other is located at an offset position on the rear of the mirror housing.

The mirrors automatically revert to their clear, undimmed mode whenever you engage reverse gear or place the selector lever into position R. For trouble-free operation, keep the photocells clean and do not cover the area between the interior rearview mirror and the windshield.

Do not attach any kind of stickers on the windshield in front of the mirror. Steering wheel adjustment Do not adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving. There is a risk of accident from unexpected movement. The steering wheel can be adjusted in any of four directions by pressing the appropri- ate end of the button. Storing steering wheel positions, refer to Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory on page Automatic steering wheel adjustment In conjunction with seat, mirror and steer- ing wheel memory.

The steering wheel automatically moves as high up and far forward as possible to ease driver entry and exit before then returning Page 46 of Adjustments 44 to the standard position or stored memory setting. This automatic feature is governed by the driver's door and the ignition lock. Press the button to activate or deactivate this system.

The indicator lamp within the button lights up when the steering wheel heater is in operation. This feature then provides you with quick access to this function, allowing you to control it without undue distraction from road and traffic conditions. Open the menu 2. Select "Vehicle settings" and press the controller 3. Select the desired function and press the controller. If appropriate, select a button and press the controller. Covers every aspect of repairs in incredible detail.

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