Heated seats*
To heat the seat cushion and backrest, the ignition key must first be turned to position 2.
Sequential pressing of the key allows you to select one of three operating modes:
The indicator lamps do not light up: the seat heating is switched off.
One control lamp lights up: normal heating mode. The heating switches off automatically.
Two control lamps are on: rapid heating. Switching to normal heating mode is automatic.
Rear window sunblind*
To turn on the curtain drive, press the key. The drive is already activated after the ignition key is turned to position 1.
The illustration shows the location of the keys when fully equipped. This location may vary depending on the vehicle's equipment.
Hi-Fi radio and audio system*
Hi-Fi audio system harman kardon
Each time you press the key, the system switches on or off respectively.
When the system is turned on, the acoustic effect of the spatial increase in the interior is created, while the stereo sound effect is improved in all seats.
When the reception quality is poor, the system frequently switches from stereo to mono and vice versa. In this case, turn off the system.
Radio reception
The quality of sound reception and playback by a car radio depends on the distance of the radio station, as well as on the position of the car when receiving and the orientation of the antenna.
Despite impeccable protection against interference from the systems of the car itself, extraneous noise occurs during reception during movement due to external influences, the sources of which are high-voltage power lines, buildings or natural obstacles in the path of radio waves. Natural influences (high intensity of solar radiation, fog, rain or snowfall) may also interfere with radio reception.
Car or portable phones not recommended by BMW may also be sources of interference. This interference manifests itself as a low-pitched hum from the loudspeakers.
The installation and handling of the radio is described in the instructions that come with it.
The medium, long and short wave bands provide a greater range of reception, since radio signals propagate not only as surface waves that envelop the Earth, but also as sky waves reflected by the ionosphere.
VHF band (FM) provides significantly better sound quality than any other waveform. However, the range of radio stations operating in this range is limited due to the rectilinear propagation of ultrashort waves.
Certain restrictions in reception are partially compensated "cunning" systems.
RDS system (Radio Data System) provides automatic frequency selection with the highest reception quality when the radio is broadcasting on multiple frequencies.
The antenna diversity method involves multiple antennas being built into the rear window to receive the ultra-short waves. Thus, the car has three antennas independent of each other. The built-in processor automatically selects the antenna that provides the best VHF reception. Switching from antenna to antenna is done in a matter of milliseconds and is completely invisible to the listener.
Glove box
Opening
Pull the handle. This will turn on the box light.
Closing
Close the lid in an upward motion.
Locking
To lock the box, you need to use the key from a single lock. After that, it will also be possible to unlock it only with the key to a single lock.
If you leave the car, for example, in the parking lot of a hotel, give the employee only the key to the door and the ignition lock (refer to Section Keys, single lock and anti-theft system), then access to the glove box will not be possible.
To avoid injury in the event of an accident, we recommend that you do not leave the glove compartment unnecessarily open.
Portable lamp*
The lamp is on the left in the glove box. Due to the presence of a device that protects its battery from overcharging, it can be stored permanently plugged into a power outlet.
Insert the lamp with a plug into the socket only when it is switched off, otherwise there is a risk of overloading and damaging the lamp.
Compartments for small items
To the left of the steering column is a small box. To open it, flip the lid down.
To avoid injury in case of an accident, do not leave the drawer open.
Drawer in front split armrest* opens at the push of a button (shown by arrow). Its lid flips up.
You will find pockets or niches for small items on the front doors as well as on the center console above the ashtray*. There are nets* on the back of the front seatbacks.
Ashtray front*
Opening
The ashtray is opened by simply pressing in the direction of the arrow.
Extinguish the cigarette in the ashtray receptacle without undue effort, after brushing off the ashes.
Cleaning
Press on the edge of the lid (as shown by the arrow). The ashtray will move up, after which it can be removed from the nest.
On cars with non-smoking equipment, the plug in place of the ashtray is removed in the same way.
Cigarette lighter*
Sink the cigarette lighter in the socket. As soon as it is pushed back, it can be removed.
Only handle a hot cigarette lighter by the handle, otherwise there is a risk of burns.
The cigarette lighter remains in working condition even after the key is removed from the ignition switch. Therefore, never leave children unattended in the car.
Cigarette lighter socket
This socket can be used as a socket for connecting a portable lamp, a vacuum cleaner and other current consumers with a power of up to about 200 W and an operating voltage of 12 V. To avoid damage to the cigarette lighter socket, do not try to insert an unsuitable plug into it.
On non-smoking vehicles, the cigarette lighter cartridge is located in the same position.
Rear ashtray*
Opening
Move the curtain.
Cleaning
Press, as if continuing to open the ashtray, on the edge of the open curtain (as shown by the arrow). The ashtray will move up, after which it can be removed.
On cars with non-smoking equipment, the plug in place of the ashtray is removed in the same way.
Transportation of long items*
The back of the rear seat is divided in a ratio of 1/3: 2/3. To stow long items, you can fold down each of these parts of the backrest.
To unlock the backrest, pull the corresponding lever (shown by arrow).
The unlocked backrest leans forward slightly. With your hand in the gap, grab the back and fold it down.
When installing, make sure that the backrest is securely locked in place. Otherwise, during braking or sudden maneuvers, the load may fall from the trunk into the passenger compartment and cause injury to passengers.
For attaching load-retaining nets* or tension straps used to secure things in the trunk, special loops are located at its corners.
See also the subsection "Loading" below.
Ski bag*
In the case, you can transport up to four pairs of skis or up to two snowboards without fear for their safety and cleanliness of the cabin.
Allowing for the length of the bag and additional space in the trunk, skis up to 2.10 m long can be loaded into the car. When skis are loaded with a length of 2.10 m, the capacity of the bag is reduced so that it can only fit a maximum of two pairs of skis of the specified maximum length.
Loading
1. Fold out the center armrest, remove the trim panel attached to "Velcro", and place it on the armrest.
2. Press the button indicated by arrow 1. The tailgate in the boot will unlock.
3. Squeeze the latches shown by arrows 2 and open the cover.
4. Unfold the cover and place it between the front seats. Clasp type "lightning" It is designed to simplify access to things loaded into the case, as well as to speed up its drying.
5. Hinge the loading hatch on the trunk side to the magnetic holders located on the underside of the shelf behind the rear seat.
Make sure that only clean skis are loaded into the bag, and avoid damaging the bag with sharp edges.
Skis or other long items loaded into the bag must be fastened with a strap attached to the bag, which is tightened with a buckle.
To remove the cover, proceed in reverse order.
In combination with a device for transporting long objects
1. Fold out the center armrest, remove the trim panel attached to "Velcro" and place it on the armrest.
2. Press button 1 and open the cover.
3. Press button 2. The trunk lid will unlock.
Cargo placement
If you are transporting goods, please follow the instructions below:
Place heavy loads as deep as possible, i.e. just behind the front seatbacks or the boot divider, and place them at the very bottom.
Cover sharp edges.
The load must not be located above the top line of the seatbacks.
When carrying heavy objects and there are no passengers in the rear seat, fasten the side seat belts in opposite locks.
Cargo fixing
Small and light items should be placed on the rubberized, non-slip side of the boot mat or secured with a load net* or tension straps (refer to Section luggage compartments).
For bulky and heavy items, you can purchase special slings* from your BMW workshop. For their fastening, there are loops located at the corners of the trunk (in the illustration, such a loop is indicated by an arrow).
Follow the instructions for the use of slings.
Always place the load correctly and make sure it is securely fixed, otherwise it may cause injury to passengers during braking or sudden maneuvers.
Do not exceed the maximum gross weight and permissible axle loads (refer to Specifications). Otherwise, traffic safety cannot be guaranteed, which is in conflict with the requirements of traffic rules.
Place heavy and rigid loads in the cabin only as described above. Otherwise, during braking or sudden maneuvers, they may move and injure passengers.
Warning triangle*
The sign is in a niche, on the left in the trunk.
Observe the established rules regarding the presence of a warning triangle on a vehicle in operation.
First aid kit*
The first aid kit is located under the front passenger seat.
To open the first aid kit, pull the handle and flip the lid down.
To close the first aid kit, close the lid by lifting it up.
The shelf life of some medicines in the medicine cabinet is limited. Therefore, regularly check the contents of the first-aid kit and replace expired medicines with new ones in a timely manner. These medicines can be bought at any pharmacy. Follow the established rules regarding the presence of a first aid kit on an operating vehicle.