2nd row seats
If the row of seats is divided, each side can be adjusted separately.
Do not adjust the seat while driving
Never adjust the 2nd row seats while the
vehicle is moving, as otherwise the passengers
on the 3rd row seats could be injured.
Make sure that the locking devices of the 2nd row seats engage properly. Otherwise the restraining effect of the safety belts during an accident could be reduced.◀
Longitudinal direction

Longitudinal direction
1. Pull the lever and slide the seat into the desired position.
2. Release the lever and move the seat slightly forward or back so that it engages properly.
Backrest
The backrests can be adjusted in four steps.

Backrest
Pull the lever and apply weight to or remove weight from the backrest as needed.
Access to 3rd row seats

Access to 3rd row seats
Pull the lever and fold the seat forward.
The handle recess on the interior trim of the door pillar makes climbing in easier.
Keep the footwell under the 2nd row seats
clear
When folding back the 2nd row seats, make sure
that the footwell under the 2nd row seats is
clear. Otherwise persons in the 3rd row seats
could be injured or objects damaged.◀
Warning lamp for the 2nd row
seats:
lights up if the 2nd row seats are not locked. A message also appears on the Control Display.
See also:
Camera monitoring: Lane Departure Warning System and Collision Warning
The Lane Departure Warning System available for the new BMW 3-Series Sedan is
activated at speeds above 70 km/h (43 mph) and warns the driver if he
unintentionally strays out of his lane. The syst ...
Bypassing a section of the route
Calculate a new route for a route section.
1. "Navigation"
2. "Route information"
3. "New route for"
4. Turn the controller. Enter the number of kilometers
within ...
Center armrest
Opening
Press the button, arrow 1, and fold the center
arm rest up, arrow 2.
Connection for an external audio
device
This can be used to connect an external audio
device, such as an MP3 play ...
