Adjusting
Seats and head restraints
Sitting safely
The ideal seating position can make a vital contribution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving.
The seating position plays an important role in an accident in combination with:
Seats
Hints
Electrically adjustable seats
At a glance
Note
The seat setting for the driver's seat is stored for the remote control currently in use. When the vehicle is unlocked via the remote control, the position is automatically retrieved if the function is activated for this purpose.
Adjustments in detail
Lumbar support
The curvature of the seat backrest can be adjusted in such a way that it supports the lumbar region of the spine. The lower back and the spine are supported for upright posture.

Press the front/rear section of the switch.
The curvature is increased/decreased.
Press the upper/lower section of the switch.
The curvature is shifted up/down.
Backrest width

Change the width of the backrest using the side wings to adjust the lateral support.
Front seat heating
Switching on

Press the button once for each temperature level.
The maximum temperature is reached when three LEDs are lit.
If the drive is continued within approx. 15 minutes, the seat heating is activated automatically with the temperature selected last.
Switching off

Press the button longer.
The LEDs go out.
Entering the rear
Note
Electric forward/backward adjustment
Comfort entry
The comfort entry contains a memory function for forward/backward and backrest adjustment.
- 1.
Pull lever up to the stop.
- 2.
Fold backrest forward.
- 3.
To change the entry area:
Press and hold the button until the seat has moved to the desired position. Releasing the button stops the motion.
Press the button briefly. The seat automatically moves to the end position. Pressing again stops the motion.
Original position
- 1.
Moving the seat to its original position:
Press and hold the button until the seat has moved to its original position. Releasing the button stops the motion.
Press the button briefly. The seat moves to its original position. Pressing again stops the motion.
- 2.
Folding the backrest back.
Safety belts
Seats with safety belt
The vehicle has four seats, each of which is equipped with a safety belt.
Number of safety belts
Your vehicle has been fitted with four safety belts for the safety of you and your passengers. However, they can only offer protection when adjusted correctly.
Hints
Always make sure that safety belts are being worn by all occupants before driving away.
To protect the occupants, the belt locking triggers early. Slowly guide the belt out of the holder when applying it.
Although airbags enhance safety by providing added protection, they are not a substitute for safety belts.
Buckling the belt

Make sure you hear the latch plate engage in the belt buckle.
Unbuckling the belt
- 1.
Hold the belt firmly.
- 2.
Press the red button in the belt buckle.
- 3.
Guide the belt back into its reel.
Safety belt reminder for driver's and passenger's seat

The indicator lamp lights up and a signal sounds. Make sure that the safety belts are positioned correctly. The safety belt reminder is active at speeds above approx. 6 mph/10 km/h. It can also be activated if objects are placed on the front passenger seat.
Damage to safety belts
In the case of strain caused by accidents or damage:
Have the safety belts, including the safety belt tensioners, replaced and have the belt anchors checked.
Belt holder

To make it easier to use the belt in the front sitting positions, place the safety belt in the belt holder.
Headrests
Removing
The head restraints cannot be removed.
Seat and mirror memory
Hints
General information
Two different driver's seat and exterior mirror positions can be stored and retrieved for each remote control. Settings for the backrest width and lumbar support are not stored in memory.
Storing
- 1.
Switch on the ignition.
- 2.
Set the desired position.
- 3.
Press the button. The LED in the button lights up.
- 4.
Press the desired button 1 or 2. The LED goes out.
If the M button is pressed accidentally:

Press the button again.
The LED goes out.
Calling up settings
Comfort function
- 1.
Open the driver's door.
- 2.
Switch off the ignition.
- 3.
Briefly press the desired button 1 or 2.
The corresponding seat position is performed automatically.
The procedure stops when a switch for adjusting the seat or one of the buttons is pressed.
Safety mode
- 1.
Close the driver's door or switch on the ignition.
- 2.
Press and hold the desired button 1 or 2 until the adjustment procedure is completed.
Calling up of a seat position deactivated
After a brief period, the calling up of stored seat positions is deactivated to save battery power.
To reactivate calling up of a seat position:
Open and close the door or trunk lid.
Press a button on the remote control.
Press the Start/Stop button.
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors
At a glance
Buttons for the exterior mirrors
General information
The mirror on the passenger side is more curved than the driver's side mirror.
Depending on how the vehicle is equipped, the mirror setting is stored for the remote control in use. When the vehicle is unlocked via the remote control, the position is automatically retrieved if the setting for this function is active.
Selecting a mirror

To change over to the other mirror:
Slide the mirror changeover switch.
Adjusting electrically

The setting corresponds to the direction in which the button is pressed.
Saving positions
Adjusting manually
If an electrical malfunction occurs, for example, press the edges of the mirror glass.
Automatic Curb Monitor
The concept
When the reverse gear is engaged, the mirror glass tilts downward slightly on the front passenger side. This improves your view of the curb and other low-lying obstacles when parking, for example.
Activating
- 1.
Slide the mirror changeover switch to the driver's side mirror position.
- 2.
Engage selector lever position R.
Deactivating
Slide the mirror changeover switch to the passenger side mirror position.
Fold in and out

Press the button.
Possible up to approx. 15 mph/20 km/h .
For example, this is advantageous
In car washes.
In narrow streets.
For folding back mirrors that were folded away manually.
Mirrors that were folded in are folded out automatically at a speed of approx. 25 mph/40 km/h .
Automatic heating
Both exterior mirrors are automatically heated whenever the engine is running.
Automatic dimming feature
Both exterior mirrors are automatically dimmed. Photocells are used for control in the Interior rear view mirror.
Interior rearview mirror, automatic dimming feature
The concept

Photocells are used for control:
In the mirror glass.
On the back of the mirror.
Functional requirement
For proper operation:
Keep the photocells clean.
Do not cover the area between the inside rearview mirror and the windshield.
Steering wheel
General information
Adjusting

- 1.
Fold the lever down.
- 2.
Move the steering wheel to the preferred height and angle to suit your seating position.
- 3.
Fold the lever back.
Steering wheel heating
At a glance
- 1Steering wheel heating
Switching on/off

Press the button.
On: the LED lights up.
Off: the LED goes out.
M Drive
The concept
Individual settings can be carried out in two preassigned configurations for the vehicle.
When the engine is started, an efficient driving state is active by default. M Drive is deactivated.
At a glance
Configurations
The configurations are preassigned as follows:
"M Drive 1": relaxed, comfortable driving.
"M Drive 2": sporty, dynamic driving.
Setting options
Symbol | Meaning |
---|---|
Dynamic Stability Control DSC and M Dynamic Mode MDM. | |
Programs of M Engine Dynamics Control. | |
Program of the Adaptive M chassis. | |
Programs of Servotronic. | |
Views of the Head-up Display. |
Configuring M Drive
The preassigned configurations can be individually adjusted.
On the Control Display:
- 1.
"Settings"
- 2.
"M Drive 1" or"M Drive 2"
- 3.
Select the desired setting option.
- 4.
Select the desired channel.
The individual settings are stored for the remote control currently in use.
If M Drive is activated, a change in the setting on the Control Display is immediately adopted.
Activating/deactivating M Drive
Activating
Press the corresponding button on the steering wheel:
Activate M Drive 1.
Activate M Drive 2.
If DSC OFF or MDM is set in M Drive, a message appears in the instrument cluster. This message is confirmed by pressing the button again.
Deactivating
Press the corresponding button on the steering wheel.
Indicator lamps


Indicator lamp comes on: corresponding M Drive is activated.
Indicator lamp flashes: M Drive could not be activated. Antilock braking system ABS or Dynamic Stability Control DSC directly regulate the driving stability.
Reactivate M Drive if indicator lamp is no longer flashing.
Notes
If M Drive is activated, individual settings can also be modified outside of M Drive, e. g. using the buttons in the center console. This deactivates M Drive.
To reactivate all settings made for M Drive on the Control Display, briefly press one of the following buttons:
To adopt the changed settings in M Drive, press and hold the corresponding button.
Resetting M Drive
Individual settings can be reset to default values.
- 1.
"Settings"
- 2.
"M Drive 1" or"M Drive 2"
- 3.
"Reset M Drive 1" or"Reset M Drive 2"
- 4.
"Yes"
To cancel resetting: "No"