fold seats BMW 128I 2010 E81 Owner's Manual

Adjustments
46 the passenger will be without protection from
the head restraint.<
Height
Adjust the head restraint so that its center is
approximately at ear level.
Distance
Adjust the distance so that the head restraint is
as close as possible to the back of the head.
Front seats
Height adjustment
>To raise: pull up.
>To lower: press the button, arrow1, and
slide the head restraint down.
Removing
1.Pull it up as far as it will go.
2.Press the button, arrow1, and pull the head
restraint all the way out.
Rear seats
Coupe: height adjustment
>To raise: pull up.>To lower: press the button, arrow1, and
slide the head restraint down.
Convertible: raising and lowering
Only lower the head restraints if there are
no passengers in the rear. Raise all low-
ered head restraints before transporting pas-
sengers in the rear.<
>To raise: pull up.
>To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and
slide the head restraint down, arrow 2.
Removing
1.Pull it up as far as it will go.
2.Press the button, arrow1, and pull the head
restraint all the way out.
Coupe: folding head restraint down and
up*
Depending on your vehicle's equipment, it may
contain foldable head restraints.
Folding down:
Press the button, arrow1.
Folding up:
Pull the head restraint.
Only fold down the head restraints if there
are no passengers in the rear. Fold up the

Controls
47Reference
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Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
head restraints again before transporting pas-
sengers in the rear.<
Seat with manual longitudinal
adjustment
Easy entry
The easy entry feature includes a memory func-
tion for the longitudinal adjustment and back-
rest angle.
1.Pull lever 1 and swing the backrest forward.
2.Push the seat forward.
Previous position
Push the seat backward and swing the backrest
back.
When pushing the seat into its rearmost
position, make sure that no one is injured
and that no objects are damaged.
Before driving off, engage both seats and back-
rests so that they are locked in place. Other-
wise, there is a risk an accident due to unex-
pected movement.<
Seat with electrical longitudinal
adjustment
Easy entry
The easy entry feature includes a memory func-
tion for the longitudinal adjustment and back-
rest angle.
1.Pull lever 1 and swing the backrest forward.
2.Press the front end 2 of the switch until the
seat has moved into the desired position.
Previous position
Press the rear end 3 of the switch until the seat
automatically stops in its previous position, and
fold the backrest back. If you release the switch
before the previous seat position is reached,
the seat will stop at its current position.
When sliding the seat backward, make
sure no one is injured and no objects are
damaged.
Before driving off, engage both seats and back-
rests so that they are locked in place. Other-
wise, there is a risk of an accident due to unex-
pected movement.<

Controls
103Reference
At a glance
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Coupe: ski bag*
The ski bag is designed for safe, clean transport
of up to 4 pairs of standard skis or up to
2snowboards.
With the ski bag you can stow skis with a length
of up to 6.6ft/2.0m. When skis of 6.6ft/2.0m
length are loaded, the overall capacity of the ski
bag is reduced due to its tapered design.
Loading
Ensure that the skis are clean when they are
loaded into the ski bag. Wrap sharp edges to
prevent damage.
1.Fold down the center panel in the rear seat
backrest.
2.Press the button, reach into the recess and
fold down the cover. To stabilize the cover
in the folded-down position, place the cen-
ter panel underneath it.
3.Open the Velcro fastener, spread the ski
bag between the front seats and insert the
skis or snowboards.
The zip fastener makes objects in the ski
bag easier to reach.
4.Attach the hook of the ski bag retaining
strap to the eyelet on the side of the ski bag
opening.
Securing cargo
After loading, secure the ski bag and its con-
tents. Tighten the retaining strap on the ten-
sioning buckle for this purpose.
Secure the ski bag in the manner
described; otherwise, it could endanger
the car's occupants, e.g. in case of heavy brak-
ing or sudden swerving.<
To store the ski bag, perform the steps
described for loading in reverse order.
Removing the ski bag
The ski bag can be completely removed, e.g. for
faster drying or to allow you to use other inserts.
1.Fold down the center panel in the rear seat
backrest.
2.Pull the handle, arrow1.
3.Pull out the insert, arrow 2.
For more information on the various
inserts available, contact your BMW cen-
ter.<

Practical interior accessories
104
Convertible: through-loading
opening with integrated
transport bag*
The transport bag is designed for safe, clean
transport of up to 4 pairs of standard skis or up
to 2 snowboards.
With the transport bag you can stow skis up to a
length of 6.6 ft /2.0 m. When skis of 6.6 ft/2.0 m
length are loaded, the overall capacity of the ski
bag is reduced due to its tapered design.
When using the transport bag, it is not
permissible to transport passengers in
the rear seats.<
Loading
1.Pull the grip in the filler piece of the rear
backrest up and take out the filler piece.
2.Place the filler piece onto the seat cushion
with the backrest side facing up.
3.In the cargo area: press the two recesses
together and fold down the cover.
4.Release the strap, lay out the transport bag
between the front seats and load it. The zip fastener makes objects in the ski
bag easier to reach.
Ensure that the skis are clean when you load
them into the transport bag. Wrap sharp edges
to prevent damage.
Securing cargo
After loading, secure the transport bag and its
contents. Tighten the retaining strap on the
tensioning buckle for this purpose.
Secure the transport bag in the manner
described; otherwise, it could endanger
the car's occupants, e.g. in case of heavy brak-
ing or sudden swerving.<
To store the transport bag, perform the steps
described for loading in reverse order.

Everything from A - Z
240 Old batteries, refer to
Disposal213
Onboard vehicle tool kit209
Opening and closing
– Comfort Access33
– from inside30
– from outside27
– using the door lock29
– via the remote control27
Options, selecting for
navigation126
Orientation menu, refer to
Start menu17
Outlets, refer to Ventilation94
Output, refer to Engine
data222
Outside temperature
display63
– changing unit of measure67
– on computer67
Outside temperature
warning63
Overriding selector lever
lock59
Overview
– radio control136
P
Paintwork care206
Park assistant, refer to Park
Distance Control75
Park Distance Control PDC75
Parked car ventilation94
– preselecting switch-on
times95
– switching on and off
directly94
Parking
– vehicle56
Parking aid, refer to Park
Distance Control PDC75
Parking brake57
– indicator lamp57
Parking lamps/low beams86
– replacing bulbs210
Parts and accessories, refer to
The individual vehicle5Passenger-side mirror tilt
function50
Pathway lighting87
Personal Profile26
Phone book169
Phone numbers
– dialing170
Pinch protection system
– glass roof, electric37
– windows36
Placing a call, refer to
telephone owner's manual
Playing music155
Polish208
Pollen, refer to Microfilter/
activated-charcoal filter94
Postal code, entering for
navigation118
Power windows35
Power windows, refer to
Windows35
Pressure, tires190
Pressure monitoring of tires,
refer to Flat Tire Monitor77
Pressure monitoring of tires,
refer to Tire Pressure
Monitor TPM79
Programmable buttons on the
steering wheel11
Programmable memory
keys20
Protection function, refer to
Pinch protection system
– glass roof, electric37
– windows36
Providing medical assistance,
refer to First add pouch215
Puncture
– Flat Tire Monitor77
R
Radio
– controls136
– HD Radio140
– satellite radio142
– selecting a waveband139
– storing stations139
– switching on/off136
– tone control136
– volume136
Radio position, refer to Radio
readiness55
Radio readiness55
– switched off55
– switched on55
Rain sensor60
Random sequence
– external devices161
– music collection157
Reading lamps90
Rear lamps, refer to Tail
lamps211
Rear luggage rack112
Rear seats
– adjusting head restraints46
– folding down backrests102
Rearview mirror, refer to
Mirrors49
Rear window defroster93
Receiving level of mobile
phone, refer to Status
information19
Reception
– quality140
– radio station140
Recirculated-air mode93
Recirculation of air, refer to
Recirculated-air mode93
Reflectors, refer to Tail
lamps211
Refueling188
Releasing
– hood198
Remaining distance, refer to
Computer65
Remaining distance, refer to
Cruising range65