The seat cushion and seat back can be heated when the ignition key is in posi- tion 2.
Obtain the desired heating output level by pressing the button as often as nec- essary.
You can switch the heating off directly even if a high output level is selected: Hold down the button slightly longer.
Seat and mirror memory*
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Steering wheel
Adjusting
Never adjust steering wheel posi- tion while driving, otherwise an unexpected movement could represent
an accident risk.<
1. Swing the clamp lever down 2. Pull, push or tilt the steering wheel
until it matches your chosen seat position
3. Fold the lever back in to clamp the steering column in the new position.
Mirrors
Adjusting outside mirrors
1 Switch for adjustment in all four directions
2 Changeover switch for mirror on other side of car
3 Button* to fold the mirrors in and out Press the button once to fold the mir- rors in and again to fold them out. This is a useful feature in car washes or very narrow streets, for example, and ena- bles the mirrors to be returned to the correct position after having been folded forwards.
The mirrors can be folded in at a road speed up to 10 km/h (approx.
6 mph).<
Adjusting manually
You can also adjust the mirrors manu- ally:
Press at the edges of the glass. For instructions on saving the mirror positions in memory, see Seat and mir- ror memory, page 48.
Curved mirror
The outer, aspherically curved section of the mirror displays a larger field of view, though slightly distorted, than the inner, convex section. In this way, the view to the rear is extended and the so- called blind spot is reduced in size.
The mirror on the passenger's side is more convex than the mir- ror on the driver's side, and therefore reflected objects are closer than they appear. It may be difficult to estimate the precise distance at which another vehicle is following your car. This also applies to the aspherical section of both
outside mirrors.<
Electric heating*
Both mirrors are heated automatically when the ignition key is in position 2.
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Inside mirror
To reduce glare from the rear when driving after dark, turn the knob under- neath the mirror.
Car without alarm system: flick the small lever forward.
Interior mirror, automatic dip*
This mirror dims automatically and through an infinitely variable range and switches back automatically to the clear, non-dimmed setting if you select reverse gear or selector lever position R.
To ensure that the mirror functions cor- rectly, always keep the photo-cells clean and unobstructed. One photo-cell is in the mirror glass, see arrow, the other is slightly offset on the rear of the mirror. Do not cover the area between interior mirror and windscreen, and do not affix adhesive labels or stickers of any kind to the windscreen directly in front of the mirror.
Mirrors
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Airbags
1 Front airbags on the driver and pas- senger sides
2 Head airbags on the driver and pas- senger sides, front
3 Side airbags on the driver and pas- senger sides, front and rear*
Protective effect
The front airbags provide protection in the event of a head-on collision, where the restraining effect of the seat belts alone would no longer be adequate. The head and side airbags protect you in the event of a side-on collision. The airbag will protect the seat occupant's body in the side chest (thorax) area. See page 43 for information about cor- rect seating position.
The airbags are not triggered off in minor accidents, in certain roll- over situations, or if the car is struck
from the rear.<
Do not apply adhesive or any sur- face material to the airbag covers or modify them in any other way. Do not remove the airbag occupant restraint system. If the airbag occupant restraint system develops a fault, is shut down out of use or has been triggered off in an accident, have it checked, repaired and dismantled only by BMW Service. Never make any modifications to the individual components of the system or its wiring. This includes the upholstered covers on the steering wheel, dash- board, side panels on front and rear doors and roof struts as well as down the sides of the roof liners. Do not remove the steering wheel. In order to comply with valid safety regulations, have airbag generators scrapped only by BMW Service. Any careless or unskilled interference with the system could lead to its failure or to accidental triggering off with the risk of injury. Do not touch the individual components immediately after the system has been triggered, as surfaces are hot and can
cause burns.<
Even if all these instructions are com- plied with, injury to the face, arms or hands as a result of the airbag inflating cannot be entirely ruled out, depending on the circumstances in which an acci- dent occurs. If the car's occupants are unduly sensitive to the ignition and inflation noise generated by the airbag systems, their hearing may be tempo- rarily affected.
Telltale light
The telltale light in the instru- ment cluster confirms that the airbag system is ready to oper- ate (from ignition key position 1 onwards).
System operational:
>The telltale light lights up when the
ignition key is turned to position 1 or further.
System defective:
>The telltale light does not go out after
the engine has been started or comes on during the journey.
Have the system checked immediately by BMW Service if it develops a fault, because there is a risk of the airbags not inflating although the accident impact was in the relevant area and of sufficient severity.
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Child safety
Children up to 12 years of age or less than 150 cm (approx. 4 ft 11 in) tall should be carried in the rear seats only, and only with suitable approved restraint systems; comply with local regulations.
Child restraint systems
BMW Service can supply suitable child restraint systems for every age group or weight class.
In your BMW, all the seats except the driver's seat are basically suitable for the installation of universal child restraint systems for all age groups approved for the age group in question. Note that if the centre rear seat is fitted with a lap belt, it is not suitable for installation of a child restraint system. If you intend travelling with a child seated in the front passenger seat, the airbags on the passenger side have to be disabled before you install and use a child restraint system. BMW Service will gladly provide advice.
Do not permit children to occupy the front passenger's seat on their own, sitting on another person's lap, or in a child restraint system, as there is a danger of injury if the airbag is trig- gered.
If the car is fitted with side airbags for rear-seat passengers, make sure that children do not lean out of their seats toward the side trim panels, as other- wise serious injury could result if the airbags are triggered.
Always comply with the instructions issued by the manufacturer of the child restraint system for installation and use, as otherwise the protective effect can be impaired.
After an accident, have all parts of the child restraint system and the seat-belt system in question checked and, if nec-
essary, replaced by BMW Service.<
ISOFIX child seat anchorage
Pull the protective cap of the outside anchorage point forward to remove. When reinstalling the cap, make sure the recess is at the top.
With through-loading system:
The protective cap is easier to remove if you pull the rear-seat backrest halfway forward, see page 104.
By way of example, the illustration above shows the anchorages for an ISOFIX child seat system on the rear right seat.
Always comply with the manufac- turer's safety instructions and instructions for use when installing the
ISOFIX child seat system.<
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Childproof door locks
Slide the safety lever down on the rear door:
This door can now only be opened from the outside.