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BMW 325xi Sports Wagon (2006 year). Instruction - part 2

 

 

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Take the adapter out of the bracket on the 
inside of the glove compartment and slide the 
spare key into the adapter before using it.

Personal Profile

The concept

You can set many of your BMW's functions to 
suit your personal needs and preferences. 
Without any action on your part, Personal Pro-
file ensures that most of these settings are 
stored for the remote control currently in use. 
When you unlock the car, the remote control 
used for the purpose is recognized and the set-
tings stored for it are called up and imple-
mented.
This means that your personal settings are 
active when you return to your BMW, even if the 
car was used in the meantime by someone else 
with a remote control of their own and the set-
tings were changed accordingly.
You can configure a maximum of three remote 
controls for three different people. The prereq-
uisite for this is that each person has his or her 
own remote control.

Personal Profile settings

For more information on specific settings, refer 
to the specified pages.

>

Response of the central locking system 
when the car is unlocked, refer to page

30

>

Automatic locking of the vehicle, refer to 
page

32

>

Automatic call-up

of the driver's-seat and 

exterior-mirror positions after unlocking, 
refer to page

44

>

Functions assigned to the programmable 
buttons

on the steering wheel, refer to 

page

48

>

12h/24h mode of the clock, refer to page

76

>

Date format, refer to page

77

>

Brightness of the Control Display, refer to 
page

80

>

Language on the Control Display, refer to 
page

80

>

Units of measure for fuel consumption, dis-
tance covered/remaining distances, and 
temperature, refer to page

71

>

Show visual warning for Park Distance Con-
trol PDC

*

, refer to page

81

>

Automatic climate control: AUTO program, 
activating/deactivating cooling function and 
automatic recirculated-air control, setting 
temperature, air flow rate and distribution, 
refer to page

95

 ff

>

Audio volume, refer to page

141

>

Tone control, refer to page

141

>

Speed-dependent volume control, refer to 
page

141

Central locking system

The concept

The central locking system is ready for opera-
tion whenever the driver's door is closed.
The system simultaneously engages and 
releases the locks on the following:

>

Doors

>

Tailgate

>

Fuel filler door

Operating from outside

>

Via the remote control

>

Via the door lock

>

In cars with convenient access

*

, via the 

handles on the driver's and front passen-
ger's doors

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The anti-theft system is also operated at the 
same time. It prevents the doors from being 
unlocked using the lock buttons or door han-
dles. The interior lamp and the courtesy lamps

are also switched on or off with the remote con-
trol. The alarm system

is also armed or dis-

armed.
For further details of the alarm system,

 

refer to 

page

34

.

Operating from inside

By means of the button for central locking, refer 
to page

32

.

In the event of a sufficiently severe accident, the 
central locking system unlocks automatically. In 
addition, the hazard warning flashers and inte-
rior lamps come on.

Opening and closing: from 

outside

Using the remote control

Persons or animals in a parked vehicle 
could lock the doors from the inside. You 

should therefore take the remote control with 
you so that the car can be opened from the out-
side.

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Unlocking

Press the 

 button.

The interior lamp and the doors' courtesy 
lamps

come on. Exterior mirrors that were 

folded in are automatically folded back out

*

.

You can also set the way in which the car is 
unlocked. The setting is stored for the remote 
control currently in use.
iDrive concept, refer to page

16

.

1.

Press the 

 button.

This opens the start menu.

2.

Press the controller to open the   menu.

3.

Select "Vehicle settings" and press the 
controller.

4.

Select "Door locks" and press the control-
ler.

5.

Select "Central locking" and press the con-
troller.

6.

Select "Unlock button" and press the con-
troller.

7.

Select a menu item:

>

"All doors"
Press the 

 button once to unlock the 

entire vehicle.

>

"Driver's door only"
Press the 

 button once to unlock only 

the driver's door and the fuel filler door. 
Press the button twice to unlock the 
entire vehicle.

8.

Press the controller.

Convenience opening

Hold the 

 button down. The electric windows 

and the panorama glass roof

are opened.

Locking

Press the 

 button.

Switching on interior lamps

While the car is locked: 
Press the 

 button. 

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You can also use this function to locate your 
vehicle in parking garages etc.

Panic mode*

You can also trigger the alarm system if you find 
yourself in a dangerous situation:
Press the 

 button for at least three seconds.

To switch off the alarm: press any button.

Unlocking the tailgate

Press the 

 button for a longer period.

The tailgate opens a short distance, regardless 
of whether it was locked or unlocked.

If you press the 

 button on the remote 

control a second time for a longer period 

within three seconds, the cargo area cover is 
raised

*

. Before closing the tailgate, press the 

cover downward until it engages.

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In order to avoid damage, make sure there 
is sufficient clearance in all directions 

before opening the tailgate. 
A previously locked tailgate is locked again after 
closing.
Before and after each trip, check that the tail-
gate has not been inadvertently unlocked.

<

Setting confirmation signals

You can program the vehicle to confirm when it 
has been locked or unlocked.

1.

Open the start menu.

2.

Press the controller to open the   menu.

3.

Select "Vehicle settings" and press the 
controller.

4.

Select "Door locks" and press the control-
ler.

5.

Select "Confirmation" and press the con-
troller.

6.

Select the desired signal.

7.

Press the controller.

 The signal is activated.

Malfunctions

The remote control may malfunction due to 
local radio waves. If this occurs, unlock and lock 
the car at the door lock with the integrated key.
If the car can no longer be locked with a remote 
control, the battery in the remote control is dis-
charged. Use this remote control during an 
extended drive; this will recharge the battery, 
refer to page

28

.

For US owners only

The transmitter and receiver units comply with 
part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communications 
Commission regulations. Operation is gov-
erned by the following:
FCC ID:
LX8766S 
LX8766E 
LX8CAS
Compliance statement: 
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC 
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two 
conditions:

>

This device must not cause harmful inter-
ference, and

>

This device must accept any interference 
received, including interference that may 
cause undesired operation.

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Any unauthorized modifications or 
changes to these devices could void the 

user's authority to operate this equipment.

<

Using the door lock

You can set the way in which the car is 
unlocked, refer to page

30

.

Convenient operation

You can also operate the windows and pan-
orama glass roof via the door lock

*

.

Hold the key in the position for unlocking or 
locking.

Watch during the closing process to be 
sure that no one is injured. Releasing the 

key stops the operation.

<

Manual operation

In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can 
lock and unlock the driver's door by turning the 
integrated key or the spare key to the corre-
sponding limit positions in the door lock.

Opening and closing: from 

inside

This button serves to unlock or lock doors and 
the tailgate, but does not activate the anti-theft 
system. The fuel filler door remains unlocked.
You can also set the situations in which the car 
locks:
iDrive concept, refer to page

16

.

1.

Press the 

 button.

This opens the start menu.

2.

Press the controller to open the   menu.

3.

Select "Vehicle settings" and press the 
controller.

4.

Select "Door locks" and press the control-
ler.

5.

Select "Central locking" and press the con-
troller.

6.

Select a menu item:

>

"Relock door if not opened"
The central locking system automati-
cally locks the vehicle after a short time 
when no door has been opened.

>

"Lock after driving"
The central locking system automati-

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cally locks the vehicle as soon as you 
start to drive.

7.

Press the controller.

 The setting is selected.

The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use.

Unlocking and opening doors

>

Either unlock the doors together using the 
button for the central locking system and 
then pull the door handle above the armrest 
or

>

pull on the door handle of each door twice: 
the first time unlocks the door, the second 
time opens it.

Locking

>

Use the central locking button to lock all of 
the doors simultaneously, or

>

press down the safety lock button of a door. 
To prevent you from being locked out, the 
open driver's door cannot be locked using 
the lock button.

Persons or animals in a parked vehicle 
could lock the doors from the inside. You 

should therefore take the remote control with 
you so that the car can be opened from the out-
side.

<

Tailgate

In order to avoid damage, make sure there 
is sufficient clearance in all directions 

before opening the tailgate.

<

Opening from inside

Press the button: the tailgate opens unless it 
has been locked.

Opening from outside

Press the button, see arrow, or the 

 button on 

the remote control for a longer period. The tail-
gate will open slightly. It can now be swung 
upwards.
Press the button, see arrow, or the 

 button on 

the remote control a second time for a longer 
period within three seconds: the cargo area 
cover is raised.

Before closing the tailgate, press the cover 
downward until it engages.

Opening manually

In the event of an electrical malfunction:

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1.

From the cargo area, swing the cover on the 
tailgate upward.

2.

Pull the ring upward. The tailgate is 
unlocked.

3.

Open the tailgate and close the cover again.

The tailgate is locked as soon as it is pressed 
shut.

Closing

The handle recesses on the interior trim of the 
tailgate make it easier to pull down.

Make sure that the closing path of the tail-
gate is clear, otherwise injuries may 

result.

<

Opening and closing the rear window

Small items can be loaded and unloaded 
quickly when the rear window is opened sepa-
rately.

The cargo area cover is raised when the 
rear window is opened. Before closing the 

rear window, press the cover downward until it 
engages.

<

Press the button: the rear window opens 
slightly. It can now be swung upwards.
Press the window shut to close it.

Make sure that the corners of any pointed 
or sharp-edged cargo are padded if they 

could bump against the rear window while the 
vehicle is in motion, otherwise the heating ele-
ments of the rear window could be damaged.

<

Alarm system*

The concept

The vehicle alarm system responds:

>

When a door, the hood or the tailgate is 
opened

>

To movements inside the vehicle: Interior 
motion sensor
, refer to the information fur-
ther below

>

When the car's inclination changes, for 
instance if an attempt is made to jack it up 
and steal the wheels or to raise it prior to 
towing away

>

When there is an interruption in the power 
supply from the battery

The alarm system signals unauthorized entry 
attempts for a short time by means of:

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An acoustic alarm

>

Switching on the hazard warning flashers

>

Flashing the high beams

Arming and disarming

When you lock or unlock the vehicle, either with 
the remote control or at the door lock, the alarm 
system is armed or disarmed at the same time.
Even when the alarm system is armed, you can 
open the tailgate by means of the 

 button on 

the remote control, refer to page

31

. When you 

subsequently close the tailgate it is again 
locked and monitored.

Switching off an alarm

>

Unlock the car with the remote control, refer 
to page

30

, or

>

insert the remote control all the way into the 
ignition lock.

Indicator lamp displays

>

The indicator lamp under the inside rear-
view mirror flashes continuously: the sys-
tem is armed.

>

The indicator lamp flashes after locking: 
doors, hood or tailgate are not properly 
closed. Even if you do not close the alerted 
area, the system begins to monitor the 
remaining areas, and the indicator lamp 
flashes continuously after approx. 10 sec-
onds. However, the interior motion sensor 
is not activated.

>

The indicator lamp goes out after unlocking: 
your vehicle has not been disturbed while 
you were away.

>

If the indicator lamp flashes after unlocking 
until the remote control is inserted in the 
ignition, but for no longer than approx. 
5 minutes: your vehicle has been disturbed 
while you were away.

Tilt alarm sensor

The tilt of the vehicle is monitored. The alarm 
system reacts, e.g. to attempts to steal a wheel 
or tow the vehicle.

Interior motion sensor

In order for the interior motion sensor to func-
tion properly, the windows and glass sunroof 
must be completely closed.

Avoiding unintentional alarms

The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor 
may be switched off at the same time. This pre-
vents 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 the 

 button on the remote control 

twice in a row.
The indicator lamp comes on for approx. two 
seconds, then begins to flash steadily. The tilt 
alarm sensor and the interior motion sensor are 
switched off until the next time the vehicle is 
unlocked and subsequently locked again.

Convenient access*

Convenient access enables you to enter your 
vehicle without needing to hold the remote con-
trol in your hand. All you need to do is wear the 
remote control close to your body, e.g. in your 
jacket pocket. The vehicle automatically 
detects the corresponding remote control 
within the immediate vicinity or in the passen-
ger compartment.

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Convenient access supports the following 
functions:

>

Unlocking/locking the vehicle

>

Unlocking the tailgate separately

>

Engine starting

>

Convenient closure

Functional requirement

>

The vehicle or the tailgate can only be 
locked when the vehicle detects that the 
remote control currently in use is outside of 
the vehicle.

>

The vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked 
again until after approx. 2 seconds.

>

The engine can only be started when the 
vehicle detects that the remote control cur-
rently in use is inside the vehicle.

Special features in comparison to 
conventional remote controls

In general, there is no difference between using 
convenient access or pressing the buttons on 
the remote control to carry out the functions 
mentioned above. You should therefore first 
familiarize yourself with the instructions on 
opening and closing starting on page

28

.

Special features regarding the use of conve-
nient access are described below.

Unlocking

Grasp the handle on the driver's or front pas-
senger's door completely, arrow 

1. This corre-

sponds to pressing the 

button.

If a remote control is detected inside the car 
after the vehicle is unlocked, the electric steer-
ing wheel lock is released, refer to page

53

.

Locking

Touch the surface, arrow 

2, with your finger for 

approx. 1 second. This corresponds to pressing 
the button.
For convenient closure, keep your finger on the 
surface, arrow 

2.

If the vehicle detects that a remote con-
trol has been accidentally left inside the 

locked vehicle's cargo area after the tailgate is 
closed, the tailgate will reopen slightly. The haz-
ard warning flashers flash and an acoustic sig-
nal

sounds.

<

Unlocking just the tailgate

Press the button on the outside of the tailgate. 
This corresponds to pressing the 

button.

Switching on radio readiness

Radio readiness is switched on by pressing the 
start/stop button, refer to page

53

.

Do not depress the brake or the clutch, 
otherwise the engine will start immedi-

ately.

<

Starting the engine

You can start the engine or switch on the igni-
tion when a remote control is inside the vehicle. 
It is not necessary to insert a remote control into 
the ignition switch, refer to page

53

.

Switching off the engine in vehicles 
with automatic transmission

The engine can only be switched off when the 
selector lever is in position P, refer to page

54

.

To switch the engine off when the selector lever 
is in position N, the remote control must be in 
the ignition switch.

Before driving a vehicle with automatic 
transmission into a car wash

1.

Insert remote control into ignition switch.

2.

Depress the brake.

3.

Move the selector lever to position N.

4.

Switch off the engine.

The vehicle can roll.

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Malfunction

Convenient access may malfunction due to 
local radio waves. If this happens, open or close 
the vehicle via the buttons on the remote con-
trol or using the integrated key. To start the 
engine afterward, insert the remote control into 
the ignition switch.

Warning lamps

The warning lamp in the instrument 
cluster lights up when you attempt to 
start the engine: the engine cannot 

be started. The remote control is not inside the 
vehicle or is malfunctioning. Take the remote 
control with you inside the vehicle or have it 
checked. If necessary, insert another remote 
control into the ignition switch.

The warning lamp in the instrument 
cluster lights up while the engine is 
running: the remote control is no 

longer inside the vehicle. After the engine is 
switched off, the engine can only be restarted 
within approx. 10 seconds.

The indicator lamp in the instrument 
cluster comes on and a message 
appears on the Control Display: 

replace the battery in the remote control.

Replacing the battery

The remote control for convenient access con-
tains a battery that will need to be replaced from 
time to time.

1.

Take the integrated key out of the remote 
control, refer to page

28

.

2.

Remove the cover.

3.

Insert the new battery with the plus side fac-
ing up.

4.

Press the cover on to close.

Take the old battery to a battery collec-
tion point or to your BMW Center.

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Windows

To prevent injuries, exercise care when 
closing the windows and keep them in 

your field of vision until they are shut. 
Take the remote control with you when you 
leave the car, otherwise children could operate 
the electric windows and possibly injure them-
selves.

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Opening, closing

>

Press the switch to the resistance point.
The window continues to open as long as 
you keep the switch pressed.

>

Press the switch beyond the resistance 
point. 
The window opens automatically. Press the 
switch again to stop the opening move-
ment.

You can close the windows in the same manner 
by pulling the switch.
There are separate switches in the rear seat 
armrests.

After switching off the ignition

When the remote control is removed or the igni-
tion is switched off, you can still operate the 
windows for approx. 1 minute as long as no 
door is opened.
For information on convenient operation via the 
remote control or the door lock, refer to page

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nient access, refer to Locking on page

30

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Take the remote control with you when 
you leave the car, otherwise children 

could operate the electric windows and possi-
bly injure themselves.

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Anti-trapping mechanism

If the closing force exceeds a specific value as 
an electric window closes, the closing action is 
interrupted immediately and the window 
reopens slightly.

Despite the anti-trapping mechanism 
check and clear the window's travel path 

prior to closing it, otherwise the safety system 
might fail to detect certain kinds of obstruc-
tions, such as thin objects, and the window 
would continue closing. 
Pulling the switch beyond the resistance point 
and holding it limits the response of the anti-
trapping mechanism. In this case, if the closing 
force exceeds a defined threshold, the window 
will only open a few fractions of an inch/a few 
millimeters. 
If the switch is pulled past the resistance point 
again within approx. 4 seconds, the anti-trap-
ping mechanism will be deactivated.

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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 chil-
dren, for example. When the safety function is 
switched on, the LED comes on.

Always press the safety switch when chil-
dren ride in the rear, otherwise 

unchecked closing of the windows could lead to 
injuries.

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Accessories in a window area

If you install accessories within the power win-
dow movement range, e.g. a clip-on antenna for 
your mobile phone, the system must be initial-
ized to teach it the new conditions. BMW rec-
ommends having this work done by your BMW 
Center.

Panorama glass roof*

The panorama glass roof is operational when 
the ignition is switched on, refer to page

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To prevent injuries, exercise care when 
closing the panorama glass roof and keep 

it in your field of vision until it is shut.
Take the remote control with you when you 
leave the car, otherwise children could operate 
the sunroof and possibly injure themselves.

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Raising

>

Press the switch.
The closed panorama glass roof is raised 
and the sliding visor is opened slightly.

>

Press the switch twice.
The closed panorama glass roof is raised 
and the sliding visor is opened completely.

Opening, closing

Sliding visor

The sliding visor can be opened or closed sep-
arately when the sunroof is closed or raised.

>

Press the switch backwards to the resis-
tance point.
The sliding visor opens as long as you keep 
the switch in this position.

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Press the switch backwards past the resis-
tance point.
The sliding visor will open automatically. 
Briefly press the switch again to stop the 
movement.

You can close the sliding visor in a similar man-
ner by pressing the switch forwards.

Comfort position

In the comfort position, the sunroof is not com-
pletely open, thus reducing wind noise in the 
passenger compartment.
Each time the panorama glass roof is opened or 
closed, it stops in the comfort position. If 
desired, continue the movement by pressing 
the switch.

Panorama glass roof

>

With the sliding visor open, press the switch 
backwards again to the resistance point.
The panorama glass roof opens as long as 
you keep the switch in this position.

>

With the sliding visor open, press the switch 
backwards again beyond the resistance 
point.
The panorama glass roof opens automati-
cally. Briefly press the switch again to stop 
the movement.

You can close the panorama glass roof in a sim-
ilar manner by pressing the switch forwards.
For information on convenient operation via the 
remote control or door lock, refer to page

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or

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Opening and closing the sunroof and 

sliding visor at the same time

Press the switch twice in quick succession 
beyond the resistance point.
Pressing the switch again stops the operation.

Anti-trapping mechanism

If the panorama glass roof or the sliding visor 
encounters an obstruction while closing from a 
position about two-thirds closed, or during 
closing from the raised position, the closing 
movement is interrupted and the panorama 

glass roof and the sliding visor are opened again 
slightly.

Despite the anti-trapping mechanism 
check and clear the sunroof's travel path 

prior to closing it, otherwise the safety system 
might fail to detect certain kinds of obstruc-
tions, such as very thin objects, and the sunroof 
would continue closing. 
Pressing the switch beyond the resistance 
point and holding it there deactivates the anti-
trapping mechanism.

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Following interruptions in electrical 
power supply

After a power failure, there is a possibility that 
the sunroof can only be raised. The system 
must be initialized. BMW recommends having 
this work done by your BMW Center.

Closing manually

In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can 
move the panorama glass roof manually:

1.

Unclip the front of the cover of the interior 
lamps using the screwdriver from the 
onboard tool kit, refer to page

197

.

2.

Insert the screwdriver into the openings on 
each side to press the clips.

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3.

Remove the control unit.

4.

Unplug the motor. Considerably less effort 
will be required for manual operation.

5.

Insert the Allen wrench supplied with the 
onboard tool kit, refer to page

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, into the 

opening provided. Move the panorama 
glass roof in the desired direction.

6.

Reinstall the control unit and reattach the 
lamp cover.

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Adjustments

Sitting safely

The ideal sitting position can make a vital con-
tribution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving. In con-
junction with the safety belts, the head 
restraints and the airbags, the seated position 
has a major influence on your safety in the event 
of an accident. To ensure that the safety sys-
tems operate with optimal efficiency, we 
strongly urge you to observe the instructions 
contained in the following section.
For additional information on transporting chil-
dren safely, refer to page

50

.

Airbags

Always maintain an adequate distance 
between yourself and the airbags. Always 

grip the steering wheel on the rim, with your 
hands in the 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions, 
to minimize the risk of injury to the hands or 
arms in the event of the airbag being triggered 
off. 
No one and nothing is to come between the air-
bags and the seat occupant. 
Do not use the cover of the front airbag on the 
front passenger side as a storage area. Make 
sure that the front passenger is sitting correctly, 
e.g. not resting feet or legs on the instrument 
panel, otherwise leg injuries can occur if the 
front airbag is triggered.
Make sure that passengers do not lean their 
heads against the side or head airbags, other-
wise serious injuries could result if the side air-
bags suddenly deployed.

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Even if you follow all the instructions, injuries 
resulting from contact with airbags cannot be 
fully excluded, depending on the circum-
stances. The ignition and inflation noise may 
provoke a mild hearing loss in extremely sensi-
tive individuals. This effect is usually only tem-
porary.
For airbag locations and additional information 
on airbags, refer to page

88

.

Head restraint

A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the 
risk of neck injury in the event of an accident.

Adjust the head restraint in such a way 
that its center is at approx. ear level. Oth-

erwise, there is an increased risk of injury in the 
event of an accident.

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Head restraints, refer to page

43

.

Safety belt

Before every drive, make sure that all occupants 
wear their safety belts. Airbags complement the 
safety belt as an additional safety device, but 
they do not represent a substitute.

Never allow more than one person to 
wear a single safety belt. Never allow 

infants or small children to ride in a passenger's 
lap.
Expectant mothers should also wear the safety 
belt, making sure that the strap in the pelvic 
area is well down on the hips and does not press 
against the abdominal region of the body. 
Do not route the belt across your neck, or run it 
across sharp edges. Be sure that the belt does 
not become caught or jammed. The safety belt 
should not be twisted and must be positioned 
firmly over the pelvis and shoulder, as close to 
the body as possible. It should not pass over 
hard or fragile objects, otherwise the belt in the 
pelvic area could slide over the hips in the event 
of a head-on collision and injure the lower abdo-
men. Avoid wearing bulky clothing and regularly 
pull the belt in the upper-body area taut, other-
wise its restraining effect could be impaired.

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Safety belts, refer to page

46

.

Seats

Note before adjusting

Never attempt to adjust your seat while 
the vehicle is moving. The seat could 

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ensuing loss of vehicle control could lead to an 
accident.
On the front passenger seat as well, do not 
incline the backrest too far to the rear while the 
vehicle is being driven, otherwise there is a dan-
ger in the event of an accident of sliding under 
the safety belt, eliminating the protection nor-
mally provided by the belt.

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Comply with the instructions on head restraint 
height on page

43

, and on damaged safety 

belts on page

46

.

Seat adjustment

Observe the adjustment instructions on 
page

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Longitudinal direction

Pull lever 

1 and slide the seat to the desired 

position.
After releasing the lever, move the seat gently 
forward or back to make sure it engages prop-
erly.

Height

Pull lever 

2 and apply your weight to the seat or 

lift it off, as necessary.

Backrest

Pull lever 

3 and apply your weight to the back-

rest or lift it off, as necessary.

Lumbar support*

You can also adjust the contour of the backrest 
to obtain additional support in the lumbar 
region.
The upper hips and spinal column receive sup-
plementary support to help you maintain a 
relaxed, upright sitting position.

>

Increase or decrease curvature: push 
switch forward or back.

>

Shift curvature up or down: push switch up 
or down.

Electric seat adjustment*

Comply with the adjusting instructions 
mentioned above to ensure the best pos-

sible personal protection.

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Height
Angle

Backrest
The head restraints are adjusted manually, refer 
to Head restraints below.

Sports seat*

On this seat, you can manually adjust the thigh 
support, the tilt angle and the width of the back-
rest.

Thigh support

Pull the lever and move the thigh support for-
ward or back.

Angle

Pull the lever and apply your weight to the seat 
or lift it off, as necessary.

Backrest width

You can change the width of the backrest to suit 
your individual preferences by adjusting the lat-
eral-support pads.
Push switch forward or back.
Backrest width decreases or increases accord-
ingly.

Head restraints

A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the 
risk of neck injury in the event of an accident.

Adjust the head restraint in such a way 
that its center is at approx. ear level. Oth-

erwise, there is an increased risk of injury in the 
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Height adjustment

>

To raise: pull up.

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To lower: press the button, arrow

1, and 

slide the head restraint down.

Removing

1.

Pull up all the way.

2.

Press the button, arrow

1, and pull the head 

restraint all the way out.

Rear seats

Height adjustment

>

To raise: pull up.

>

To lower: press the button, arrow

1, and 

slide the head restraint down.

Removing

1.

Pull up all the way.

2.

Press the button, arrow

1, and pull the head 

restraint all the way out. 
Fold the rear-seat backrest slightly forward 
before pulling out a head restraint.

Folding head restraints down and up

Folding down: 
Press the button, arrow

1.

Folding up:
Pull the head restraint.

Note that it is an offense to drive with the 
rear seats occupied and the rear head 

restraints folded down. Fold up the head 
restraints before allowing passengers to 
occupy the rear seats.

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Heated seats*

Press once for each temperature level. 
Three lamps indicate the highest temperature.
To switch off:
Press button longer.
If you continue driving within the next 15 min-
utes, the seat heating is automatically activated 
at the previously set temperature.

Seat and mirror memory*

You can store and call up two different combi-
nations of driver's-seat and exterior-mirror 
positions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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