BMW 135is Convertible (2013 year). Manual in english — page 2

Controls Opening and closing

Opening and closing:

> "Driver's door only"

Pressing the

button once unlocks

Using the remote control

the driver's door and fuel filler flap.

Persons or animals in a parked vehicle

Press the button twice to unlock the

could lock the doors from the inside. You

entire vehicle.

should therefore take the remote control with

5. Press the controller.

you when you leave the vehicle so that the latter

can be opened from outside.<

Coupe: convenient opening

Convertible: to operate the convertible

Press and hold the

button.

top with the remote control, the doors and

The windows and the glass roof are opened.

trunk lid must be closed and the trunk partition

must be folded down and engaged on both

Convertible: convenient opening

sides. Refer also to page 46.<

When you are close to the vehicle, the remote

control for Comfort Access can be used to open

Unlocking

the convertible top and windows.

Press the

button.

Hold the button down.

The interior lamps, the courtesy lighting of the

The windows and the convertible top are

doors, and the welcome lamps come on.

opened provided that the doors are closed.

Setting unlocking characteristics

If you continue pressing the

button, the

windows move up.

You can set whether only the driver's door or

the entire vehicle is to be unlocked when the

Watch during the opening process to

button is pressed for the first time.

ensure that no one is injured. Releasing

the button interrupts the opening process.<

"Settings"

"Door locks"

Locking

"Unlock button"

Press the

button.

Do not lock the vehicle from the outside if

there is any person inside, because the

vehicle cannot be unlocked from inside without

special knowledge.<

Convertible: convenient closing

When you are close to the vehicle, the remote

control for Comfort Access can be used to

close the convertible top and windows.

Select a menu item:

Press and hold the

button.

> "All doors"

The convertible top and the windows are

Press the

button once to unlock the

closed.

entire vehicle.

Watch during the closing process to

ensure that no one is injured. Releasing

the button interrupts the closing process.<

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Opening and closing Controls

Switching on interior lamps

When this Personal Profile function is

used, first make sure that the footwell

While the car is locked:

behind the driver's seat is free of obstacles.

Press the

button.

Failure to do so could cause injury to persons or

You can also use this function to locate your

damage to objects as a result of a rearward

vehicle in parking garages etc.

movement of the seat.<

Unlocking the trunk lid

The adjusting procedure is halted when you

touch a seat adjustment switch or one of the

Press the

button for about 1 second and

memory buttons.

then release it.

The trunk lid opens a short distance, regardless

Selecting automatic call-up

of whether it was locked or unlocked.

1. "Settings"

The trunk lid swings backward and up

2. "Door locks"

when opened. Make sure that adequate

clearance is available before opening.

3. "Last seat position auto."

To avoid locking yourself out by accident, do

not place the remote control in the trunk.

A previously locked trunk lid is locked again

after closing.

Before and after each trip, check that the trunk

lid has not been inadvertently unlocked.<

Confirmation signals

You can activate or deactivate the confirmation

signals.

The setting is stored for the remote control

1. "Settings"

currently in use.

2. "Door locks"

3. "Flash when lock/unlock"

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.

Coupe: in vehicles without Comfort Access,

only the driver's door can be locked and

unlocked with the integrated key via the door

lock.

If the car can no longer be locked with a remote

control, the battery in the remote control is dis-

charged. Use the remote control on an

4. Press the controller.

extended trip to recharge the battery, refer to

page 32. The remote control for Comfort

Calling up the driver's seat position

Access contains a battery that may have to be

The driver's seat position last set is stored for

changed, refer to page 41.

the remote control currently in use.

You can select whether or not the seat is reset

to that position automatically.

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Controls Opening and closing

For US owners only

To switch off the alarm:

Unlock the vehicle using the remote control,

The transmitter and receiver units comply with

refer to page 34, or insert the remote control all

part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communications

the way into the ignition lock.<

Commission regulations. Operation is gov-

erned by the following:

Further details of the alarm system, refer to

page 38.

FCC ID:

LX8766S

LX8766E

Coupe

LX8CAS

Without Comfort Access, only the driver's

door is locked via the door lock.<

Compliance statement:

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC

To lock both doors, the fuel filler flap and the

Rules. Operation is subject to the following two

trunk lid together:

conditions:

1. With the doors closed, lock the vehicle

> This device must not cause harmful inter-

using the button for the central locking

ference, and

system in the interior, refer to page 37.

> this device must accept any interference

2. Unlock and open the driver's or front

received, including interference that may

passenger door, refer to page 37.

cause undesired operation.

3. Lock the vehicle.

Any unauthorized modifications or

> Lock the driver's door using the

changes to these devices could void the

integrated key in the door lock, or

user's authority to operate this equipment.<

> press down the lock button of the front

passenger door and close the door from

the outside.

Opening and closing:

Using the door lock

Manual operation

In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can

lock and unlock the driver's door by turning the

integrated key to the corresponding limit posi-

tions in the door lock.

You can set the way in which the car is

unlocked, refer to page 34.

Do not lock the vehicle from the outside if

there is any person inside, because the

vehicle cannot be unlocked from inside without

special knowledge.<

Coupe:Without Comfort Access the alarm

system is triggered if unlocking occurs via the

door lock.

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Opening and closing Controls

Opening and closing:

Unlocking and opening doors

From inside

> Either unlock the doors together using the

button for the central locking system and

then pull the door handle above the armrest

> 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

This button serves to unlock or lock doors and

> press down the safety lock button of a door.

the trunk lid, but does not activate the anti-theft

To prevent you from being locked out, the

system. Depending on its embodiment, the fuel

open driver's door cannot be locked using

filler flap can be unlocked as needed.

the lock button.

Persons or animals in a parked vehicle

Automatic locking

could lock the doors from the inside. You

You can also set the situations in which the car

should therefore take the remote control with

locks:

you when you leave the vehicle so that the latter

1. "Settings"

can be opened from outside.<

2. "Door locks"

3. Select the desired function:

Trunk lid

> "Lock if no door is opened"

The central locking system locks after a

In order to avoid damage, make sure there

short time if no door has been opened.

is sufficient clearance before opening the

trunk lid.<

> "Lock after start. to drive"

The central locking system locks the

Opening from inside

vehicle as soon as you begin to drive.

Press the button: the trunk lid opens unless it

The setting is stored for the remote control

has been locked.

currently in use.

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Controls Opening and closing

Opening from outside

Emergency release

Press the button, see arrow, or the

button

Pull the lever in the trunk. The trunk lid is

on the remote control for a longer period. The

unlocked.

trunk lid opens slightly and can be swung

upward.

Closing

Locking or unlocking separately

The handle recesses on the interior trim of the

trunk lid make it easier to pull down.

The switch is located in the glove compartment.

Make sure that the closing path of the

Locking the trunk lid

trunk lid is clear; otherwise, injuries may

result.<

Unlocking the trunk lid

Locking separately

Alarm system

Push the switch in the direction of arrow 1.

The trunk lid is locked and cannot be unlocked

The concept

using the central locking system.

The vehicle alarm system responds:

If you give the remote control without the inte-

> When a door, the hood or the trunk lid is

grated key to someone else while the glove

opened

compartment is locked, the trunk lid cannot be

opened. This is an advantage when valet park-

> To movements inside the vehicle: interior

ing, for example. Locking the glove compart-

motion sensor, refer to page 39

ment, refer to page 115.

> When the car's inclination changes, e.g.

if an attempt is made to jack it up and steal

Unlocking separately

the wheels or to raise it prior to towing away:

Push the switch in the direction of arrow 2.

tilt alarm sensor, refer to page 39

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Opening and closing Controls

> When there has been an interruption of

Indicator lamp on inside mirror

power supply from the battery

Depending on the market-specific version, the

alarm system briefly signals unauthorized entry

attempts by:

> An acoustic alarm

> Switching on the hazard warning flashers

Arming and disarming

General information

> The indicator lamp flashes continuously:

When you lock or unlock the vehicle, either with

The system is armed.

the remote control or at the door lock, the alarm

> The indicator lamp flashes after locking:

system is armed or disarmed at the same time.

The doors, hood, or trunk lid are not prop-

erly closed, the remaining components are

Door lock with armed alarm system

secured.

In some national-market versions, unlocking via

Then the indicator lamp flashes continu-

the door lock triggers the alarm.

ously after approx. 10 seconds. The interior

motion sensor and tilt sensor are not active.

To switch off this alarm, unlock the vehicle with

the remote control or switch on the ignition.

> The indicator lamp goes out after unlocking:

The vehicle has not been tampered with.

Trunk lid with the alarm system armed

> If the indicator lamp flashes after unlocking

The trunk lid can be opened via the remote

until the remote control is inserted in the

control even when the alarm system is armed.

ignition, but for no longer than approx.

5 minutes:

Press the

button on the remote control for

The vehicle has been tampered with.

approx. 1 second.

The trunk lid is locked and monitored again as

Tilt alarm sensor

soon as it is closed.

The tilt of the vehicle is monitored. The alarm

system reacts, for example to attempts to steal

Panic mode

a wheel or tow the vehicle.

You can trigger the alarm system if you find

yourself in a dangerous situation.

Interior motion sensor

Press the

button for at least three seconds.

Coupe

To switch off the alarm: press any button.

For proper function, the windows and glass

sunroof must be closed.

Switching off an alarm

> Unlock the car with the remote control, refer

Convertible

to page 34, or

The interior of the car is monitored up to the

> insert the remote control all the way into the

height of the seat cushions. This way, the anti-

ignition lock.

theft alarm system including the interior motion

sensor are armed, even if the convertible top is

open. Falling objects, e.g. tree leaves, may trig-

ger a false alarm, refer to Avoiding false alarms.

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Controls Opening and closing

Avoiding unintentional alarms

> The next unlocking and locking cycle is not

possible until after approx. 2 seconds.

The tilt sensor and interior motion sensor can

be deactivated together, for example in the

> It is only possible to start the engine if the

following situations:

remote control is inside the vehicle.

> In car washes

Comparison with ordinary remote

> In stacking garages

control

> During transport on car-carrying trains,

The above functions can be controlled by

boats/ships or on a trailer

pressing the remote control buttons or by using

> When leaving animals in the vehicle

Comfort Access.

If you notice a brief delay while opening or

Switching off tilt alarm sensor and

closing windows, the glass roof or the

interior motion sensor

convertible top, the system is checking whether

Once the vehicle is locked, press the

a remote control is inside the vehicle. Please

button on the remote control again

repeat the opening or closing procedure, if

within approx. 10 seconds.

necessary.<

The indicator lamp lights up briefly and then

begins flashing again. The tilt alarm sensor and

Unlocking

the interior motion sensor are switched off until

the next time the vehicle is unlocked and subse-

quently locked again.

Comfort Access

The concept

It is possible to access the vehicle without actu-

ating the remote control. It is sufficient to have

the remote control with you, for example in your

Grasp the handle on the driver's or front

jacket pocket. The vehicle automatically

passenger door completely, arrow 1.

detects the remote control in the vicinity or in

This corresponds to pressing the

button.

the passenger compartment.

Comfort Access supports the following func-

Locking

tions:

Touch the surface on the door handle, arrow 2,

> Unlocking/locking the vehicle

with your finger for approx. 1 second.

> Convenient closing

This corresponds to pressing the

button.

> Unlocking the trunk lid separately

To preserve the battery, please make

> Engine starting

sure that the ignition and all electrical

consumers are switched off before locking the

Functional requirement

vehicle.<

> There are no external sources of interfer-

ence in the vicinity.

Coupe: convenient closing

> The remote control must be outside the

Keep pressing the surface, arrow 2, with your

vehicle to lock it.

finger.

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Opening and closing Controls

Convertible: window and convertible

If this happens, open and close the vehicle via

top operation

the buttons on the remote control or using the

integrated key. To start the engine afterward,

With the ignition at radio readiness or beyond,

insert the remote control into the ignition lock.

you can open and close the windows and the

convertible top when a remote control is

located inside the vehicle.

Warning lamps

The warning lamp in the instrument

Unlocking the trunk lid separately

cluster lights up when you attempt to

start the engine: the engine cannot

Press the button on the outside of the trunk lid.

be started. The remote control is not inside the

This corresponds to pressing the

button.

vehicle or is malfunctioning. Take the remote

If the vehicle detects that a remote con-

control with you inside the vehicle or have it

trol has been accidentally left inside the

checked. If necessary, insert another remote

locked vehicle after the trunk lid is closed, the

control into the ignition lock.

lid will reopen. The hazard warning flashers

The warning lamp in the instrument

flash and a signal sounds.<

cluster lights up while the engine is

running: the remote control is no

Switching on radio readiness

longer inside the vehicle. After the engine is

Pressing the Start/Stop button switches on

switched off, the engine can only be restarted

radio readiness.

within approx. 10 seconds.

Do not depress the brake or the clutch; other-

The indicator lamp in the instrument

wise, the engine will start immediately.

cluster comes on and a message

appears on the Control Display:

Starting the engine

replace the battery in the remote control.

The engine can be started or the ignition can be

switched on when a remote control is inside the

Replacing the battery

vehicle. It is not necessary to insert a remote

The remote control for Comfort Access con-

control into the ignition lock, refer to page 61.

tains a battery that will need to be replaced from

time to time.

Switching off the engine in cars with

1. Take the integrated key out of the remote

automatic transmission

control, refer to page 32.

The engine can only be switched off when the

selector lever is in position P, refer to page 63.

To switch the engine off when the selector lever

is in position N, the remote control must be in

the ignition lock.

Malfunctions

Local radio waves can interfere with the func-

tion of Comfort Access, for example when a

mobile phone is in the immediate vicinity of the

remote control or by when a mobile phone is

2. Remove the cover.

being charged in the vehicle.

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Controls Opening and closing

3. Insert the new battery with the plus side

Individually

facing up.

4. Press the cover on to close.

Dispose of the old battery at a recycling

center or at your BMW center.<

Windows

To prevent injuries, watch the windows

while closing them.

> Press the switch to the resistance point:

Take the remote control out of the ignition

The window opens as long as you press the

when you leave the car; otherwise, children

switch.

could operate the electric windows and possi-

bly injure themselves.<

> Press the switch beyond the resistance

point:

Coupe: opening, closing

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. The rear windows cannot

be closed automatically.

Jointly

> Press the switch to the resistance point:

The window opens as long as you press the

switch.

> Press the switch beyond the resistance

point:

The window opens automatically. Press

the switch again to stop the opening

movement.

> Press the switch to the resistance point:

All windows open as long as you press the

You can close the windows in the same manner

switch.

by pulling the switch.

> Press the switch beyond the resistance

Convertible: opening, closing

point:

All windows open automatically. Press

Window operation with Comfort Access, also

the switch again to stop the opening

refer to page 34.

movement.

To close the side windows while driving,

> Pull the switch:

either close the rear windows first or all

All windows close as long as you pull the

four windows together; otherwise, the windows

switch.

may not close tightly at high speeds.<

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Opening and closing Controls

After switching off the ignition

Coupe: glass roof, electric

When the remote control is removed or the igni-

To prevent injuries, watch the glass roof

tion is switched off, you can still operate the

while closing it.

windows for approx. 1 minute as long as no

Take the remote control with you when you

door has been opened.

leave the car; otherwise, children could operate

the roof and possibly injure themselves.<

Convenient opening and closing

For Convenient opening and closing using the

remote control, refer to page 34. For Conve-

nient closing using Comfort Access, refer to

Locking on page 40.

Pinch protection system

If the closing force exceeds a specific value as a

power window closes, the closing action is

interrupted and the window reopens slightly.

Despite the pinch protection system

Tilting

check and clear the window's travel path

Press the switch.

prior to closing it; otherwise, the safety system

> The closed glass roof is tilted and the

might fail to detect certain kinds of obstruc-

sliding visor opens slightly.

tions, such as thin objects, and the window

would continue closing.

Do not close the sliding visor forcibly with

Do not install any accessories that might inter-

the roof in the tilted position, as this would

fere with window movement. Otherwise, the

damage the mechanism.<

pinch protection system could be impaired.

Convertible: the rear windows are not equipped

Opening, closing

with pinch protection. Therefore, watch them

> Push the switch rearward to the resistance

closely when closing to avoid personal injury.<

point.

The glass roof and the sliding visor open

Closing without pinch protection

together as long as you hold the switch in

If there is an external danger, or if ice on the

this position.

windows, etc., prevents you from closing the

> Push the switch rearward past the resis-

windows normally, proceed as follows:

tance point.

1. Pull the switch past the resistance point and

The glass roof and the sliding visor open

hold it there. Pinch protection is limited and

automatically. Briefly press the switch again

the window reopens slightly if the closing

to stop the opening movement.

force exceeds a certain value.

You can close the glass roof in a similar manner

2. Pull the switch again past the resistance

by pressing the switch forwards. The sliding

point within approx. 4 seconds and hold it

visor remains open and can be closed by hand.

there. The window closes without pinch

For Convenient opening and closing using the

protection.

remote control, refer to page 34. For Conve-

nient closing using Comfort Access, refer to

Locking on page 40.

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Controls Opening and closing

After switching off the ignition

vides a certain degree of protection against

theft. However, even when the top is

When the remote control is removed or the igni-

closed, valuables should only be stored in

tion is switched off, you can still operate the roof

the locked trunk.

for approx. 1 minute as long as no door has

been opened.

> Do not mount any roof rack systems on the

convertible top.

Pinch protection system

> If the top is opened while it is wet, e.g. after

If the glass roof encounters an obstruction dur-

driving in the rain, water may drip into the

ing closing from approximately the middle of

trunk. If necessary, remove items from the

the opening in the roof, or during closing from

trunk beforehand to avoid water stains or

the tilted position, the closing movement is

soiling.

interrupted and the glass roof is opened again

At temperatures below +147/-106, do

slightly.

not move the convertible top as this could

Despite the pinch protection system

result in damage.

check and clear the roof's travel path prior

Do not keep the convertible top in the convert-

to closing it; otherwise, the safety system might

ible top box for longer than one day if it is wet;

fail to detect certain kinds of obstructions, such

otherwise, the moisture may cause damage.

as very thin objects, and the roof would con-

Do not place objects on the convertible top, as

tinue closing.<

otherwise they may fall off when you operate

the convertible top and cause damage or injury.

Closing without pinch protection

Never move the convertible top when the roll-

over protection system is in the activated

If there is an external danger, press the switch

position.

forward past the resistance point and hold it

Always completely finish the operation of the

there. The roof closes without pinch protection.

convertible top. Driving with the convertible top

incompletely opened or closed can result in

Following interruptions in electrical

damage or injury.

power supply

Do not reach into the mechanism during the

After a power failure, there is a possibility that

opening or closing procedure. Keep children

the glass roof can only be tilted. The system

away from the opening/closing path of the

must be initialized. BMW recommends having

convertible top.

this work performed at your BMW center.

For safety reasons, only operate the convertible

top while the vehicle is standing.<

While opening and closing, the convert-

Convertible: convertible top

ible top pivots upward. When operating

The fully automatic top combines reliable

the convertible top in a garage, under a bridge,

weather protection with simple and easy-to-

etc., ensure that there are at least 6.5 ft/2 m of

use operation.

headroom; otherwise, the vehicle may be

The following tips will enhance your driving

damaged.<

pleasure in your Convertible:

> It is recommended that you close the con-

vertible top whenever the vehicle is parked.

The closed convertible top not only pro-

tects the vehicle interior from damage due

to unforeseen bad weather, but also pro-

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Opening and closing Controls

Before opening and closing

If possible, close the convertible top and allow

the drive unit to cool for a few minutes.

> Comply with the safety precautions

described above.

Operating while driving

> Ensure that the trunk partition is folded

You can open or close the convertible top while

down and engaged on both sides, refer to

driving, as long as the car is not moving faster

page 118; otherwise, it will not be possible

than approx. 25 mph/40 km/h.

to open the convertible top.

If you accelerate to over 30 mph/50 km/h while

> Ensure that the cargo does not press

the convertible top is moving, the procedure is

against the trunk partition from below.

interrupted.

> Ensure that the trunk lid is closed.

While operating the convertible top, pay

close attention to the surrounding traffic;

Opening and closing

otherwise, an accident may happen. Try to

Convertible top operation with Comfort Access,

avoid operating the convertible top while

also refer to page 34.

reversing the vehicle since the rear view is very

As of radio readiness, refer to page 61:

limited during the convertible top's movement.

To conserve battery power, if possible

Do not operate the convertible top while driving

operate the convertible top only while the

in windy conditions. Do not drive faster than

engine is running.

30 mph/50 km/h; otherwise, damage to the

Prior to closing the convertible top, check for

vehicle can occur.<

and remove all debris from the windshield

frame; otherwise, the closing of the top may be

LEDs

hampered.<

> While the convertible top is being operated,

the left LED lights up green. It goes out as

soon as the top is fully opened or closed.

In the following situations, a message appears

on the Control Display or an acoustic signal

sounds in addition to the LED lighting up:

> If the right-hand LED flashes red when you

release the button, the opening or closing

action has not yet finished.

> If the right-hand LED lights up red when the

Push button: close the convertible top

button is pressed, the trunk partition is

raised, the trunk lid is not closed or there is a

Push button: open convertible top

malfunction. The convertible top cannot be

LEDs

moved.

The side windows move down when the

convertible top is opened.<

Interruption

If it is no longer possible to operate the cover

The automatic sequence of movements is

after it has been actuated several times in

interrupted if the button for the convertible top

immediate succession or after the cover has

operation is released. The sequence can be

remained in an intermediate position for a

continued in the desired direction by pushing or

longer period, then the convertible top drive has

pulling the buttons.

overheated.

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Controls Opening and closing

If the opening or closing procedure is inter-

3. If the convertible top box cover is locked,

rupted for an extended period, the convertible

release the two buttons in the trunk,

top remains in the raised position for approx.

arrows 1, using the screwdriver and pull

10 minutes and then slowly moves to a stable

forcefully all the way out. The convertible

position.

top box cover is unlocked.

A convertible top which is not completely

After unlocking, do not push the

open or closed is hazardous.<

buttons back into the luggage

compartment trim panel.<

If the convertible top is not fully opened or

closed, the trunk lid cannot be opened

4. When the top is closed manually, it is no

and the windows cannot be moved.<

longer possible to open the trunk lid. Take

urgently needed items out of the luggage

Convenient opening and closing using

compartment and close the trunk lid.

the remote control

5. Switch off ignition.

Refer to page 34.

Closing

Closing manually

Slide the protective cap, arrow 2, forward.

Only close the convertible top manually if

Slowly and smoothly open the convertible

it is absolutely necessary. Never open it

top box cover all the way, arrow 3.

manually. The convertible top box cover cannot

be locked if there is an electrical defect and

would then open while the vehicle is in motion.

Incorrect handling can result in damage.<

Closing the convertible top manually should be

performed by two people. The rear seats must

not be occupied.

Only move the convertible top and the convert-

ible top box cover when the ignition is switched

off.

The locking pins must have engaged com-

Before closing

pletely. If they are still visible: close the con-

1. Open the trunk lid.

vertible top box cover as far as necessary

until the locking bolts engage audibly, then

2. Take the screwdriver out of the onboard

slowly open the cover. During this process,

vehicle tool kit, refer to page 243.

do not close the convertible top box cover

completely.

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Opening and closing Controls

4. Lift out the front part of the convertible top,

arrows 4, on both sides and swing it for-

ward. At the same time keep the convertible

top box cover from closing, e.g. using your

shoulder.

9. Turn the allen wrench all the way to the left,

arrow 7, until the front convertible top frame

is locked to the windshield frame. The rear

convertible top frame is automatically

pressed down onto the convertible top box

cover and is sealed tight under tension.

Position the rear convertible top frame

upright, arrow 5, and close the convertible

The closing procedure must be fully

top box cover, arrow 6. Then lower the rear

completed; otherwise, injury or damage

convertible top frame.

may occur.<

Please contact your BMW center to have the

cause of the malfunction eliminated.

Wind deflector

With the convertible top open, the wind deflec-

tor keeps air movement in the passenger com-

partment to a minimum, thus providing you with

a more pleasant drive, even at higher speeds.

Installation

Together with another person, press down

the front convertible top frame from the out-

1. Remove the wind deflector from the protec-

side and on both sides as far as possible.

tive cover and unfold it, arrows 1.

Carefully remove the cover in the center of

the front convertible top frame using a

pointed object.

Take the allen wrench out of the onboard

literature pouch.

Attach the handle of the screwdriver to the

allen wrench and insert the wrench into the

opening provided.

2. Press together the top and bottom parts of

the wind deflector until the catch engages,

arrow 2.

Controls Opening and closing

3. Position both locking pins of one side at the

Folding

openings provided for them.

Slide the red release lever towards the middle of

4. Press the wind deflector into the openings,

the wind deflector and push the two halves

arrows 3, overcoming the tension in the

apart.

springs, and push the free locking pin in the

same direction, arrow 4.

5. Position the free locking pins at the corre-

sponding openings and let the spring

tension lock the wind deflector in place,

arrow 5.

6. Fold up the top section of the wind deflec-

tor, arrow 6.

With the wind deflector installed: do not

recline the front-seat backrests too far if

the seat is to be slid all the way back, as this

would damage the wind deflector.<

Removing the wind deflector

Proceed in the reverse order as used for instal-

lation.

Adjustments Controls

Adjustments

against the cover of the head airbag; otherwise,

Vehicle equipment

serious injuries can result if the airbag

In this chapter, all production, country, and

deploys.<

optional equipment that is offered in the model

Even if you follow all the instructions, injuries

range is described. As a result, some equip-

resulting from contact with airbags cannot be

ment described may not be available in a partic-

fully excluded, depending on the circum-

ular vehicle, for example due to the options or

stances. The ignition and inflation noise may

national-market version selected. This also

provoke a mild hearing loss in extremely

applies to safety related functions and systems.

sensitive individuals. This effect is usually only

temporary.

For airbag locations and additional information

Sitting safely

on airbags, refer to page 97.

The ideal sitting position can make a vital

contribution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving. In

Head restraint

conjunction with the safety belts, the head

A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the

restraints and the airbags, the seated position

risk of neck injury in the event of an accident.

has a major influence on your safety in the event

Adjust the head restraint in such a way

of an accident. To ensure that the safety sys-

that its center is at approx. ear level.

tems operate with optimal efficiency, we

Otherwise, there is an increased risk of injury in

strongly urge you to observe the instructions

the event of an accident.<

contained in the following section.

Head restraints, refer to page 52.

For additional information on transporting

children safely, refer to page 58.

Safety belt

Airbags

Before every drive, make sure that all occupants

wear their safety belts. Airbags complement the

Always maintain an adequate distance

safety belt as an additional safety device, but

between yourself and the airbags. Always

they do not represent a substitute.

grip the steering wheel on the rim, with your

hands in the 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions,

Your vehicle has four seats, each of which is

to minimize the risk of injury to the hands or

equipped with a safety belt.

arms in the event of the airbag being triggered

Never allow more than one person to

off.

wear a single safety belt. Never allow

No one and nothing should come between the

infants or small children to ride in a passenger's

airbags and the seat occupant.

lap. Make sure that the belt in the lap area sits

Do not use the cover of the front airbag on the

low across the hips and does not press against

front passenger side as a storage area. Make

the abdomen.

sure that the front passenger is sitting correctly,

The safety belt must not rest against the throat,

i.e. not resting feet or legs on the dashboard;

run across sharp edges, pass over hard or frag-

otherwise, leg injuries can occur if the front air-

ile objects or be pinched. Fasten the safety belt

bag deploys.

so that it sits as snugly as possible against the

Make sure that passengers keep their heads

lap and shoulder without being twisted. Other-

away from the side airbag and do not lean

wise, the belt could slide over your hips and

Controls Adjustments

injure your abdomen in the event of a frontal

Height

collision. Avoid wearing bulky clothing and

Pull lever 2 and apply your weight to the seat or

regularly pull the belt in the upper-body area

lift it off, as necessary.

taut; otherwise, its restraining effect could be

impaired.<

Backrest

Safety belts, refer to page 54.

Seats

Note before adjusting

Never attempt to adjust your seat while

the vehicle is moving. The seat could

respond with unexpected movement, and the

ensuing loss of vehicle control could lead to an

accident.

Pull lever 3 and apply your weight to the back-

On the front passenger seat as well, do not

rest or lift it off, as necessary.

incline the backrest too far to the rear while the

vehicle is being driven; otherwise, there is a

Angle

danger in the event of an accident of sliding

under the safety belt, eliminating the protection

normally provided by the belt.<

Comply with the instructions on head restraint

height on page 52, and on damaged safety

belts on page 55.

Manual adjustment

Observe the adjustment instructions

above to ensure the best possible

Pull the lever and apply your weight to the seat

personal protection.<

or lift it off, as necessary.

Thigh support

Longitudinal direction

Pull lever 1 and slide the seat to the desired

position.

Pull the lever and move the thigh support for-

After releasing the lever, move the seat gently

ward or back.

forward or back to make sure it engages

properly.

Adjustments Controls

Electrical adjustment

The upper hips and spinal column receive

supplementary support to help you maintain a

Observe the adjustment instructions

relaxed, upright sitting position.

above to ensure the best possible per-

sonal protection.<

> Increase or decrease curvature: press the

switch at the front or rear, respectively.

> Shift curvature up or down: press the switch

at the top or bottom, respectively.

Backrest width

Longitudinal direction

Height

Angle

You can change the width of the backrest to suit

your individual preferences by adjusting the

lateral-support pads.

Press the front or rear end of the switch.

Backrest width decreases or increases

accordingly.

Longitudinal adjustment from outside/

Backrest

behind

The head restraints are adjusted manually, refer

to Head restraints on page 52.

Lumbar support

To move the front seats forward or backward

from outside or from one of the rear seats: with

the door open, press the front end 1 or rear

end 2 of the switch.

You can also adjust the contour of the backrest

to obtain additional support in the lumbar

region.

Controls Adjustments

Head restraints

Rear seats

Correctly adjusted head restraint

Coupe: height adjustment

A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the

risk of neck injury in the event of an accident.

Correctly adjust the head restraints of all

occupied seats; otherwise, there is an

increased risk of injury in an accident.<

Height

Adjust the head restraint so that its center is

approximately at ear level.

> To raise: pull up.

Distance

> To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and

Adjust the distance so that the head restraint is

slide the head restraint down.

as close as possible to the back of the head.

Convertible: raising and lowering

Front seats

Only lower the head restraints if there are

no passengers in the rear. Raise all

Height adjustment

lowered head restraints before transporting

passengers in the rear.<

> To raise: pull up.

> To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and

> To raise: pull up.

slide the head restraint down.

> To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and

slide the head restraint down, arrow 2.

Removing

Only remove a head restraint if no one will be

Removing

sitting on the seat in question.

Only remove a head restraint if no one will be

1. Pull up as far as it will go.

sitting on the seat in question.

2. Press the button, arrow 1, and pull the head

1. Pull up as far as it will go.

restraint all the way out.

2. Press the button, arrow 1, and pull the head

restraint all the way out.

Adjustments Controls

Coupe: folding head restraint down and

Previous position

Push the seat backward and swing the backrest

Only fold down a head restraint if no one will be

back.

sitting in the seat in question. Fold up the head

When pushing the seat into its rearmost

restraints again before transporting passengers

position, make sure that no one is injured

in the rear.

and that no objects are damaged.

Before driving off, engage both seats and

backrests so that they are locked in place.

Otherwise, there is a risk of an accident due to

unexpected movement.<

Seat with electrical longitudinal

adjustment

Depending on your vehicle's equipment, it may

contain foldable head restraints.

Folding down:

Press the button, arrow 1.

Folding up:

Pull the head restraint.

Easy entry

Entering the rear seats

The easy entry feature includes a memory

function for the longitudinal adjustment and

Seat with manual longitudinal

backrest angle.

adjustment

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.

Easy entry

When sliding the seat backward, make

sure no one is injured and no objects are

The easy entry feature includes a memory

damaged.

function for the longitudinal adjustment and

Before driving off, engage both seats and

backrest angle.

backrests so that they are locked in place.

1. Pull lever 1 and swing the backrest forward.

Otherwise, there is a risk of an accident due to

2. Push the seat forward.

unexpected movement.<

Controls Adjustments

Seat heating

3. Press the

button.

The LED in the button lights up.

4. Press the desired memory button 1 or 2:

the LED goes out.

Call-up

Do not call up the memory while you are

driving; otherwise, unexpected seat

movement could result in an accident.<

Comfort function

Press the button once per temperature level.

1. Unlock and open the driver's door or switch

Three LEDs indicate the highest temperature.

on radio readiness, refer to page 61.

To switch off:

2. Briefly press the desired memory button 1

Press button longer.

or 2.

If you continue driving within approx. the next

The adjusting procedure is halted when you

15 minutes, the seat heating is automatically

touch a seat adjustment switch or one of

activated at the previously set temperature.

the memory buttons.

The temperature is lowered or the heating is

switched off entirely to save on battery power.

Safety feature

The LEDs stay lit.

1. Close the driver's door and switch the

ignition on or off, refer to page 61.

2. Press the desired memory button 1 or 2

Seat and mirror memory

and keep it pressed until the adjustment

You can store and call up two different combi-

process has been completed.

nations of driver's seat and exterior mirror

If the

button was pressed accidentally:

positions.

Press the button again; the LED goes out.

Settings for the backrest width and lumbar

support are not stored in memory.

Safety belts

Storing

Observe the adjustment instructions on

page 49 to ensure the best possible

personal protection.<

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.

1. Switch on radio readiness or the ignition,

refer to page 61.

2. Adjust the seat and exterior mirrors to the

desired positions.

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