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Cockpit 
All around the steering wheel: controls and displays 
 
1
 
Roller sun blind for rear window112
 
2
 
Rear window safety switch42 
 
3
 
Electric power windows41
 
4
 
Exterior mirrors51
 
5
 
Parking brake62
 
6
 
Parking lamps and low beams99
 
7
 
Instrument lighting100
 
8
 
Turn signal indicators69
High beams, 
headlamp flasher100 

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1Glasses compartment115
2Storage compartment115
3Switching audio and video sources on/
off and adjusting volume149
4Telephone keypad, folding176
5Automatic air distribution and supply, 
left side of passenger 
compartment103
6Outside air/AUC Automatic recircu-
lated-air control/recirculated air104
7Defrosting windshield and windows 
and removing condensation104
8Control Display17
9Temperature, left side of passenger 
compartment: turn
Maximum cooling: press104
10Glass roof, electric42
11Memory buttons for integrated 
universal remote control111
12Air supply, left side of passenger 
compartment: turn
Switching off automatic climate 
control: press104, 106
13Reading lamps101
14Hazard warning flashers
15Interior lamps100
16Air supply, right side of passenger 
compartment103
17Temperature, right side of passenger 
compartment: turn
Residual heat mode: press103, 105
18Rear window defroster
19Air conditioning104
20Starting an emergency call177
21Opening the glove compartment
22Automatic air distribution and supply, 
right side of passenger 
compartment106
23Station/track search and CD, DVD148
24Central locking system36
25Controller17
26Control Center buttons1727Seat adjustment44
Heated seats49
Active seat ventilation50
Active seat51
Seat, mirror and 
steering wheel memory53 

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Notes
Do not use the voice command sys-
tem to make emergency calls. Your 
voice and habitual tone could be affected 
by stressful situations, as a result of which 
the process of establishing the telephone 
connection could be unnecessarily 
delayed. Instead, use the emergency call 
button near the interior rearview mirror, 
refer to page 177.<
Environmental conditions
The voice command system uses a special 
hands-free microphone located in the front 
of your vehicle's headliner. Although the 
system is designed to filter out ambient 
noise, you can help ensure that your com-
mands will be understood by observing the 
following instructions:
>Speak smoothly and clearly, at a normal 
volume. Do not place any unusual 
stress on individual syllables, and avoid 
pauses
>Do not speak while the voice command 
system is talking
>Keep the doors, windows and glass 
roof closed to prevent interference from 
ambient noise
>Avoid other sources of noise in the 
vehicle while speaking, and ask other 
vehicle occupants to refrain from talk-
ing while you are using the system
>The hands-free microphone is aimed 
toward the driver. This means that the 
system might be unable to register the 
voices of other vehicle occupants prop-
erly.
The notebook
Recording a note
You can store approx. ten minutes of 
spoken text Ð either as a single entry or 
as multiple entries of any desired length.
To terminate recording:
Press the   button for a long period.
When recording notes, the voice 
command system does not respond 
to the {Cancel} command. The text check-
ing function for command words is deacti-
vated in this case so that you can speak 
any desired text for your notes. This feature 
saves you from having to concentrate on 
avoiding any command words.<
Listening to a notebook entry
To listen to recorded notebook entries:
Deleting notes
Clearing the notebook
To delete all contents from the notebook:
{Record note}.
1.{Read out}
Approximately the first 3 seconds 
of the first note are read aloud 
2.Following the inquiry {{Note and 
next?}} select the desired function
>To listen to the entire note:
{Read out}
>To listen to the next notebook 
entry: 
{Next}
>To listen to the entry again: 
{Back} or 
{Repeat}.
1.{Edit}
2.{Delete}.
1.{Notepad}
2.{Delete}. 

Opening and closing
40 >To a change in the vehicle's tilt if some-
one attempts to steal the wheels or tow 
the vehicle 
>To interruption of battery voltage. 
The system responds to unauthorized vehi-
cle entry and attempted theft by simulta-
neously activating: 
>An acoustic alarm, which lasts for a 
period of approx. 30 seconds 
>The hazard warning flashers for approx. 
five minutes 
>The high beams, which flash on and off 
in the same rhythm.
Arming and disarming the alarm 
system 
When you lock or unlock the vehicle, either 
with the remote control unit or at the door 
lock, the alarm system is armed or dis-
armed at the same time. 
The system indicates that it has been cor-
rectly armed by switching on the hazard 
warning flashers for a single cycle and by 
emitting an acoustic signal.
You can have different acknowledg-
ment signals set to confirm arming 
and disarming.< 
You can also open the luggage compart-
ment lid with the system armed using 
button 3   on the remote control, refer to 
page 34. When you close the lid, the sys-
tem is rearmed. 
Pressing the Panic mode button for a 
longer period triggers the alarm, refer 
to page 34.< 
To deactivate the alarm
>unlock the vehicle using the remote 
control, refer to page 34
>insert the remote control all the way into 
the ignition lock, engaging the detent. 
Indicator lamp displays
>The indicator lamp below the interior 
rearview mirror flashes continuously: 
the system is armed 
>The indicator lamp flashes when the 
system is armed: door(s), the hood or 
luggage compartment lid are not com-
pletely 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 10 seconds. However, the interior 
motion sensor is not activated 
>The indicator lamp goes out when the 
system is disarmed: no manipulation 
or attempted intrusions have been 
detected in the period since the system 
was armed 
>The indicator lamp flashes when you 
disarm the system before the remote 
control unit is inserted in the ignition 
lock, but for no more than roughly 
5  minutes: an attempted entry has been 
detected in the period since the system 
was armed. 
Following triggering of an alarm, the indica-
tor lamp will flash continuously. 
Avoiding unintentional alarms 
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion 
sensor may be switched off at the same 
time. You can do this to prevent a false 
alarm from being triggered in garages with 
elevator ramps, for instance, or when the 
vehicle is transported by trailer or train: 
Lock, i.e. arm twice; press button 2  
on the remote control twice in succession, 
refer to page 34. 
The indicator lamp lights up briefly and  

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Active seat*
Active adjustment of the seat cushion's 
contours reduces muscular tension and 
fatigue to help prevent lower back pain. 
To activate: press the button, the indicator 
lamp comes on. 
Mirrors
Adjusting exterior mirrors 
14-way adjustment 
2To select mirror for adjustment 
To prevent the exterior mirrors on this 
vehicle from being damaged, always 
fold them in by hand before entering an 
automatic car wash.< 
You can also adjust the mirrors manually by 
pressing against the outer edges of their 
lenses. 
Storing the mirror positions, refer to Seat, 
mirror and steering wheel memory on 
page 53. The mirror on the passenger's side 
features a lens with a more convex 
surface than the mirror installed on the 
driver's side. When estimating the distance 
between yourself and other traffic, bear in 
mind that the objects reflected in the mirror 
are closer than they appear. This means 
that estimations of the distance to following 
traffic should not be regarded as precise.< 
Self-defrosting mirrors 
The mirrors are automatically heated 
whenever the ignition is switched on. 
Interior and exterior mirrors, 
automatic dimming feature*
These mirrors automatically respond to 
ambient light and headlamp glare from fol-
lowing vehicles by automatically dimming 
through an infinitely-variable range. There 
are two photocells located in the interior 
rearview mirror for this purpose. One is 
integrated within the mirror's lens, arrow, 
while the other is located at an offset posi-
tion on the rear of the mirror housing. 
The mirrors automatically revert to their 
clear, undimmed mode whenever you 
place the selector lever into reverse. 
For trouble-free operation, keep the 
photocells clean and do not cover the 
area between the interior rearview mirror 
and the windshield. Do not attach any kind 
of stickers on the windshield in front of the 
mirror, either.<  

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Illuminated vanity mirror in the rear 
1.Press button 1. The vanity mirror folds 
down 
2.Pull the mirror slightly downwards 
before you swivel it
3.Press the vanity mirror back up before 
folding it back in. 
Steering wheel adjustment 
The steering wheel can be adjusted in any 
of four directions by pressing the appropri-
ate end of the button. 
Do not adjust the steering wheel while 
the vehicle is moving. There is a risk 
of accident from unexpected movement.< 
Storing steering wheel positions, refer to 
Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory on 
page 53. 
Automatic steering wheel 
adjustment 
The steering wheel automatically moves as 
high up and far forward as possible to ease 
driver entry and exit before then returning 
to the standard position or stored memory 
setting. This automatic feature is governed by the 
driver's door and the ignition switch. 
Steering wheel heater* 
The steering wheel heater operates when 
the ignition is on. 
Press the button to activate or deactivate 
this system. 
The indicator lamp within the button lights 
up when the steering wheel heater is in 
operation.
Programming button function 
You can assign specific individual 
functions to the programmable but-
ton. This feature then provides you 
with quick access to this function, allowing 
you to control it without undue distraction 
from road and traffic conditions. 
1.Select "Settings" 
2.Confirm  
3.Select "  button". Continue to press 
the controller until the desired function 
appears: 
>"Recirc. air" 
In this mode the supply of outside air 
remains blocked, refer to AUC Auto- 

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matic recirculated-air control on 
page 104 
>"Navi info" 
To repeat the most recent message 
from the navigation system, refer to 
page 141 
>"AUTO P" 
To activate/deactivate Automatic Hold 
refer to Automatic Hold on page 63. 
You can select the displayed function using 
the button on the steering wheel. 
If you have activated Automatic Hold, 
refer to page 63, you can use the but-
ton on the steering wheel to deactivate the 
system for parking maneuvers etc.<
Seat, mirror and steering 
wheel memory 
You can store and select two different 
adjustment settings for the driver's seat, 
exterior mirrors and steering wheel.
If your vehicle is equipped with comfort 
seats, you can also store and set two sitting 
positions for each additional seat with the 
memory. 
The adjustment of the lumbar support is not 
stored in the memory. 
Storing 
1.Radio mode, or switch on ignition 
2.Set desired sitting position; for driver's 
seat as well as the exterior mirror and 
steering wheel position 3.Press 
MEMORY button: 
The indicator lamp within the button 
comes on 
4.Press the desired memory button 1 or 2: 
The indicator lamp goes out. 
Selecting a stored setting 
Convenience mode
1.Driver's door open after unlocking or 
ignition lock in radio position 
2.Briefly press the desired memory but-
ton 1 or 2.
The system immediately cancels the 
adjustment procedure when you press one 
of the seat adjustment buttons or use one 
of the memory buttons. 
Safety feature
1.Driver's door closed and ignition 
switched either on or off
2.Press memory button 1 or 2 and main-
tain pressure until the adjustment pro-
cess has been completed. 
If you press the 
MEMORY button acciden-
tally: 
Press the button again; the indicator lamp 
goes out. 
Do not call up a position from the 
memory while the vehicle is moving. 
There is a risk of accident from unexpected 
movement of the seat or steering wheel.< 
You can have your vehicle pro-
grammed to automatically dial in your 
own individual adjustment settings for the 
seat, mirrors and steering wheel whenever 
you use your personal remote control unit 
to unlock the vehicle.< 
When using the Key Memory feature 
always make sure that the footwell 
behind the driver's seat is empty and unob-
structed. If you fail to do so, any persons or 
objects behind the seat could be injured or 
damaged by a rearward movement of the 
seat.<  

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Tilt function, passenger-side mirror 
Automatic curb monitor 
1.Select the driver's door mirror with the 
switch 
2.When you select the transmission 
position R, the door mirror on the front 
passenger side tilts downward slightly. 
This allows the driver to see the area 
immediately adjacent to the vehicle Ð 
such as a curb Ð when parking, etc. 
You can deactivate this automatic feature: 
Slide the mirror selection switch to the pas-
senger's side position. 
Vehicle Memory, 
Key Memory 
How the system functions 
Doubtless you have often reflected on how 
great it would be if you could configure 
your vehicle's various adjustment settings 
to meet your own personal requirements. 
In developing your vehicle, BMW has 
incorporated a number of options for per-
sonal adjustment which you can set with 
the Control Center. You can also have 
these programmed at your BMW center. 
There are vehicle-related and person-
related adjustments: Vehicle Memory and 
Key Memory. You can have up to four dif-
ferent basic settings adjusted for four dif-
ferent persons. The only requirement is that 
each person uses his or her own remote 
control. 
When your vehicle is unlocked with the 
remote control, the vehicle recognizes the 
individual user by means of a data exchange with the key, and makes adjust-
ments accordingly. 
To differentiate
Color-coded decals are provided to help 
you distinguish the individual remote con-
trol units with their different settings. 
What the system can do 
Please contact your BMW center for more 
information on the range of options avail-
able with Vehicle Memory and Key Mem-
ory.
You will see this symbol throughout 
the Owner's Manual. It is to remind 
you at appropriate places of the settings 
that are available to you. These positions 
can be looked up in the index under the 
respective keyword.<
Following configuration of the mem-
ory functions, vehicle operation may 
differ from the description in the Owner's 
Manual. Should you want to sell your BMW 
some day, please remember to have the 
memory functions reset to the default 
state.<
Examples of Vehicle Memory 
functions
>Central locking system: set different 
signals as an acknowledgment
>Pathway lighting: activate/deactivate 
function
>Daytime driving lamps: activate/deacti-
vate function
>Alarm system: set different acknowl-
edgment signals to confirm arming/
disarming