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Automatic luggage compartment lid
operation*
Opening
The luggage compartment lid opens all the
way, when you
>press the button next to the steering
column
>press the button on the outside of the
luggage compartment lid, refer to
page39
>press button3on the remote
control, refer to page36.
During opening, the luggage com-
partment lid pivots upward and to the
rear. Ensure that adequate clearance is
available before opening.<
Closing
The luggage compartment lid closes auto-
matically when you
>press the button or
>press the button on the outside of the
luggage compartment lid, refer to
page39.
The luggage compartment lid imme-
diately stops opening or closing if you
hold it in place by hand.<
To avoid injuries, be sure that the
travel path of the luggage compart-
ment lid is clear when it is closed, as with
all closing procedures.
Operate the vehicle only when the luggage
compartment lid is completely closed.
Otherwise, exhaust fumes could penetrate
the interior of the vehicle. If special circum-
stances should make it absolutely neces-sary to operate the vehicle with the luggage
compartment lid open:
>Close all windows and the glass roof
>Adjust the automatic climate control's
blower to supply a high rate of airflow,
refer to page105.<
Automatic closing of the luggage
compartment lid is not activated in
your vehicle. If you desire, you can have
this function set.<
Comfort Access*
If a remote control is detected in the
luggage compartment after the lug-
gage compartment lid has been closed, the
luggage compartment lid opens automati-
cally.
During opening the luggage compartment
lid pivots upward and to the rear. Ensure
that adequate clearance is available before
opening.<
Manual operation
In the case of an electrical defect, you can
unlock the luggage compartment lid with
the key, refer to page39, and slowly open
and close it without sudden movements.
Emergency release
This lever releases the luggage compart-
ment lid from inside the luggage compart-
ment.
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detected in the period since the system
was armed
>If the indicator lamp flashes after you
unlock the vehicle before the remote
control is inserted in the ignition lock,
but for no more than roughly 5 minutes:
an attempted entry has been detected
in the period since the system was
armed.
F o l l o w i n g t r i g g e r i n g o f a n a l a r m , t h e i n d i c a -
tor 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 glass
roof 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 duplex 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 button 2on the remote
control twice consecutively.
The indicator lamp lights up briefly and then
flashes continuously. The tilt alarm sensor
and the interior motion sensor are switched
off up to the next unlocking and locking
actions. If you wish, the tilt alarm sensor and
interior motion sensor will be perma-
nently deactivated. Please contact your
BMW center for assistance.<
Windows
Opening and closing windows
From radio mode on:
>Press the switch up to the resistance
point:
The window continues to move down-
ward as long as you continue to hold
the switch
>Briefly press the switch beyond the
resistance point:
The window moves downward auto-
matically. Briefly press the switch again
to stop the opening movement.
You can close the windows in the same
manner by pulling the switch.
After switching off ignition
You can still operate the power windows:
>For approx. 15 minutes with the remote
control in the radio mode
>For approx. 1 minute in position 0 or
with the remote control disengaged.
To open, press the switch beyond the
resistance point.
When leaving the vehicle parked,
remove the remote control from the
ignition lock and close the doors; this pre-
caution prevents children from operating
the power windows and injuring them-
selves etc.<
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Opening and closing
44 For information on using the convenience
operation at the door lock or with the
remote control, refer to page36 or38.
Anti-trapping mechanism
If the force rises beyond a predefined
threshold during closing, the system will
stop moving the window prior to lowering it
slightly.
Despite the anti-trapping mechanism
you should inspect the window'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 window would continue closing.
The protection provided by the anti-trap-
ping mechanism is limited when the switch
is pulled beyond the resistance point and
held. Under these conditions the window
will respond to forces beyond a defined
threshold by only opening several millime-
ters.
If you again pull the switch beyond the
resistance point and hold it in position
within a period of roughly 4 seconds, this
anti-trapping mechanism will be deacti-
vated.<
When you close the windows they will
slow down as they approach the end
of their travel; this is to allow the anti-trap-
ping mechanism to respond more precisely
to any obstructions encountered in this crit-
ical range.<
Safety switch
With the safety switch, you can prevent the
rear windows from being opened or closed
via the switches in the rear passenger area,
by children, for example. The same applies
to adjusting the electric rear seats, refer to page48 and the electric rear head
restraints, refer to page50, as well as to
the operation of the roller sun blinds from
the rear, refer to page113. The indicator
lamp lights up when this safety feature is
activated.
Press the safety switch when children
ride in the rear, as otherwise
unchecked closing of the windows could
lead to injuries.<
So that you can deactivate the func-
tion again, the remote control must be
i n s e r t e d i n t h e i g n i t i o n l o c k o r , w i t h C o m f o r t
Access, the radio mode must be switched
on.<
After installing accessories
After installing any accessory – such as a
clamp-on antenna for a portable phone –
within the window's travel range, you will
need to have the system reinitialized for
use under the new conditions. BMW rec-
ommends having this work carried out by
your BMW center.
Glass roof, electric*
Raising, opening, closing
From radio mode on, press the switch, or
slide it in the desired direction up to the
resistance point.
After switching off ignition
You can still operate the roof:
>In the radio mode for a longer time
>For approx. 1 minute in position 0 or
with the remote control disengaged.
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Adjustments
48 standard position or stored memory set-
ting.
This automatic system is influenced on
both seats by each door as well as on the
d r i v e r ' s s e a t b y t h e i g n i t i o n a n d o n t h e f r o n t
passenger's seat by the safety belt buckle.
Sports seat* adjustment
In addition to the power seat functions,
several other adjustment options are also
available with the sports seat:
4Thigh support:
6Height of the head restraint:
Lumbar support adjustment
5Lumbar 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 main-
tain a relaxed, upright sitting position.
>Press front or rear:
Increase or decrease curvature
>Press top or bottom:
Extend curvature upward or downward.
Shoulder support adjustment
6Adjust the tilt angle of the shoulder
support:
You can use the adjustable upper backrest
for supplementary support in the shoulder
region. This provides a relaxed driving
position and helps relieve stress on the
shoulder muscles.
Make corrections in the forward/
backward adjustment of the seat to
ensure that the safety belt still fits firmly
against your body. If you do not do this, the
protection provided by the safety belt may
be reduced.<
Rear comfort seat* adjustment
You can use the control knob to adjust var-
ious functions after first selecting them with
the buttons.
1Longitudinal direction:
Tilt angle:
Backrest:
This button is normally active
2Lumbar support, refer to page48
3Shoulder support:
Height of the head restraint:
Backrest:
It is not possible to adjust the comfort
seats if the safety switch for the
power windows has been pressed, refer to
page44.<
Adjusting passenger seat from rear
The front passenger's seat can be adjusted
from the rear sitting positions, for instance,
when a rear passenger desires more leg-
room.
Press the button to activate this function,
refer to arrow.
You can use the control knob to adjust the
settings after selecting the desired function
with the buttons.
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The door can now be opened from the out-
side only.
Safety switch for power windows
and rear seats
If the vehicle is equipped with power seats
in the rear, return these to their standard
adjustment setting before using a child-
restraint system, refer to page49.
Always press the safety switch for the
power windows, refer to page44, when
children are in the rear of the vehicle.
This switch also disables the power rear
seat adjustment.
Incorrect or unsupervised adjustment
of the power seats in the rear could
lead to injuries or damage to the child-
restraint system.<
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Assistance window* for "Car data"
You can select any of the following com-
puter functions for display in the assistance
window:
>Computer
>Trip computer
>Speed limit
>Stopwatch.
Applying display
1.Select the desired function and confirm
– here, computer "BC"
2.Select and confirm your selec-
tion. The function appears in the assis-
tance window.
The symbol is highlighted if the
function displayed in the assis-
tance window is selected on the Con-
trol Display.<
You can also choose to view brief help
texts explaining selected menu items, refer
to page22, or the travel route on vehicles
equipped with a GPS navigation system,
refer to page131.
Changing settings
Units of measure and display format
You can select the units of measure used
in the displays of fuel consumption, dis-
tances, temperatures and pressures as
well as the display format for the time and
date. 1.Select and confirm your
selection
2.Select the menu item that you wish to
adjust. Press repeatedly to view a list-
ing of your selection options.
Language
You can select a different language for the
text displays.
1.Select and confirm your selection
2.Select and activate the desired lan-
guage.
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A congenial climate
Automatic climate control
1Automatic climate control
2Airflow directed toward the windshield
and side windows
3Air for upper body area
The serrated dials in the center open
and close through an infinitely-variable
range to control air supply while also
adjusting the air's direction like the
lower serrated dials. You can find more
information on adjusting for draft-free
ventilation on page108
4Air to footwell
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A congenial climate
104 1Automatic air distribution and supply,
left side of passenger
compartment107
2Outside air/AUC Automatic recircu-
lated-air control/recirculated air105
3Defrosting windows and removing
condensation105
4Temperature, left side of passenger
compartment105
5Maximum cooling105
6Air supply, left side of passenger
compartment105
7Switching off automatic climate
control107
8Air supply, right side of passenger
compartment105
9Temperature, right side of passenger
compartment105
10Residual heat mode105
11Rear window defroster 12Switching air conditioner mode on and
off manually105
13Automatic air distribution and supply,
right side of passenger
compartment107
14Air grill for interior temperature sensor –
please keep clear and unobstructed
15Independent ventilation110
>Activation time activated: the indica-
tor lamp comes on
>Independent ventilation switched on:
the indicator lamp flashes
All other setting options for the auto-
matic climate control can be found at
"Settings" using the Control Center, refer to
page107.
The current settings for temperature and air
supply are displayed to you in the status
line of the Control Display.
A description of the Control Center is pro-
vided on page17.<
A congenial climate
Activate the automatic mode using the
AUTO button or "AUTO" in the Control
Center, refer to page107. Select an interior
temperature you find pleasant.
The following section contains more
detailed information on the available set-
ting options.
All of the air conditioning functions,
including Maximum cooling, refer to
page105, and the Rear air conditioner,
refer to page109, are available only when
the engine is running.<
Your vehicle has been designed to
automatically select your personal
climate-control settings whenever you unlock the doors using your individually
programmed remote control.<
Automatic air distribution and supply
The AUTO program adjusts the
airflow and distribution patterns
for you while also using your
preselected temperature setting as the
basis for adjusting the interior climate to
adapt to external influences: summer, win-
ter.
The air conditioner comes on automatically
when you select the AUTO program.
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Temperature adjustment
You can turn to select the
desired temperatures for the
driver's and passenger sides.
Your settings appear on the
Control Display's status line.
The figures in the display provide a general
indication of interior temperature. When
you start the vehicle, this system ensures
that the selected temperature is achieved
as quickly as possible. It then maintains this
temperature, regardless of the season.
Defrosting windows and removing
condensation
This program quickly removes
ice and condensation from the
windshield and door windows.
Adjusting air supply manually
You can adjust the air supply by
turning. The automatic air sup-
ply control is operational when-
ever you see your selection rep-
resented by a bar on the
Control Display's status line. The automatic
air distribution remains in operation as
before. You can reactivate the automatic air
supply mode with the AUTO button.
Switching air conditioner mode on
and off manually
The air conditioner cools and
dehumidifies the incoming air
before also reheating it as
required, according to temperature setting.
Depending on the weather, the windshield
may fog over briefly when the engine is
started.
The air conditioner comes on automatically
when you select the AUTO program.
Maximum cooling
This program quickly provides
maximum cooling.
The temperature display reverts
to 607/166 while the system
switches to the recirculated-air mode and
starts to provide maximum air supply through the vent outlets only. For this rea-
son you should ensure that these outlets
are open before selecting this program.
Outside air/AUC Automatic
recirculated-air control/recirculated
air
You can respond to unpleasant
odors or pollutants in the imme-
diate environment by tempo-
rarily suspending the supply of outside air.
The system then recirculates the air cur-
rently within the vehicle. AUC executes this
function automatically.
Press the button repeatedly to run through
the following control sequence:
>Indicator lamps off: outside air flows
into the vehicle
>Left indicator lamp on, AUC mode: the
system detects pollutants in the outside
air and responds by blocking the supply
of outside air when required. The sys-
tem then recirculates the air currently
within the vehicle.
Depending upon air quality, in the auto-
matic mode the system may start to
alternate between its outside-air and
recirculated-air modes
>Right indicator lamp on, recirculated-air
mode: the supply of outside air into the
vehicle is permanently blocked. The
system then recirculates the air cur-
rently within the vehicle.
If condensation starts to form on the
inside window surfaces during opera-
tion in the recirculated-air mode, you
should switch it off while also increasing air
supply as required.<
Residual heat mode
The system uses the warmth
stored in the engine to heat the
interior when the ignition is off,
for instance, while the vehicle
is stopped at a school to pick
up a child.
You can adjust the automatic climate con-
trol's settings when the ignition lock is in
the radio mode. The system blows heated
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Adjusting air distribution
You also enjoy the option of adjusting the
air distribution manually to obtain a climate
that is ideally adapted to your personal
requirements. The AUTO program is deac-
tivated.
Select the desired symbol and confirm your
selection. Turn the controller to adjust the
air distribution.
Air on windshield and side
windows.
Air to the upper body. You
can also adjust individually
the air temperature of the vent outlets for
the upper body, see below.
Air to footwell.
Adjusting temperature the upper
body
This function provides you with the option
of making minor adjustments to achieve
maximum comfort.
Use the temperature setting to adjust the
amount of cool air that is added to the air-
flow emerging from the vent outlets for the
upper body. We recommend a moderate temperature setting, as cooler air helps
promote fatigue-free driving.
Storing and calling up an individual
setting
You can store your individual setting after
adjusting the air distribution manually.
Select "Memorize" and confirm your selec-
tion.
Now you can reselect the preset climate
that precisely reflects your personal
requirements.
Select "Individual" and confirm your selec-
tion. The AUTO program is deactivated.
Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter
The microfilter removes dust and pollen
from the incoming air. The activated-char-
coal filter provides additional protection by
filtering gaseous pollutants from the out-
side air. Your BMW center replaces this
combined filter as a standard part of your
scheduled maintenance.
You can select a display of more detailed
information in the service requirement dis-
play, refer to page82.