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Indicator lamp displays
>The indicator lamp below the interior rear-
view mirror flashes continuously: the sys-
tem is armed.
>The indicator lamp flashes after locking: 
door(s) or luggage compartment lid are not 
completely closed. Even if you do not close 
the alerted area, the system begins to mon-
itor the remaining areas, and the indicator 
lamp flashes continuously after approx. 
10 seconds. However, the interior motion 
sensor is not activated.
>The indicator lamp goes out after unlocking: 
no manipulation or attempted intrusions 
have been detected in the period since the 
system was armed.
>After unlocking, the indicator lamp flashes 
until the key is inserted into the ignition 
lock, but will not do so for longer than 
roughly 5 minutes: an attempted entry has 
been detected in the period since the sys-
tem was armed.
Tilt alarm sensor and interior motion 
sensor
Tilt alarm sensor
Monitors the inclination of the vehicle. The 
alarm system reacts, for example, if someone 
attempts to steal the wheels or tow the vehicle.
Interior motion sensor
Coupe:
In order for the interior motion sensor to func-
tion properly, the windows and glass sunroof
* 
must be completely closed.Convertible:
Monitors the interior up to the height of the seat 
cushions. This means that the alarm system, 
including the interior motion sensor, is armed 
even if the convertible top is open. Falling 
objects, e.g. leaves, can trigger false alarms, 
refer to Avoiding unintentional alarms.
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 stacking garages
>When transporting on car-carrying trains
>When animals are to remain in the vehicle
Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and 
interior motion sensor
Press the   button on the remote control 
once again directly after locking.
The indicator lamp lights up briefly and then 
flashes continuously. The tilt alarm sensor and 
the interior motion sensor are switched off until 
the vehicle is unlocked and locked again.
Windows
To prevent injuries, exercise care when 
closing the windows and keep them in 
your field of vision until they are shut.
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the 
ignition key and close the doors to prevent chil-
dren from operating the power windows and 
injuring themselves.< 

Opening and closing
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Coupe: opening and closing windows
Ignition key in position 1 or greater, refer to 
page54:
>Press the switch up to the resistance point:
The window continues to open for as long 
as you hold the switch.
>Briefly press the switch beyond the resis-
tance point:
The window opens automatically. Briefly 
press the switch again to stop the opening 
movement.
You can close the windows in the same manner 
by pulling the switch.
Convertible: opening and closing 
windows
To close the side windows while the vehi-
cle is being driven, always close the rear 
windows first or all four windows simulta-
neously, as otherwise the windows cannot 
close tightly at higher speeds.<
Individually
Ignition key in position 1 or greater, refer to 
page54:
>Press the switch up to the resistance point:
The window opens as long as you continue 
to hold the switch.>Briefly press the switch beyond the resis-
tance point:
The window opens automatically. Briefly 
press the switch again to stop the opening 
movement.
You can close the windows in the same manner 
by pulling the switch. The rear windows cannot 
be closed automatically with one touch.
Together
Ignition key in position 1 or greater, refer to 
page54:
1.Briefly press button1:
The LEDs in button 1 and switch 2 light up.
2.Press switch 2:
>Up to the resistance point:
All windows continue to open for as long 
as you hold the switch.
You can close the windows in the same 
manner by pulling the switch.
>Briefly press the switch beyond the 
resistance point:
All windows open automatically. Briefly 
press the switch again to stop the open-
ing movement.
Briefly press button 1 again to deactivate the 
function. The LEDs go out. 

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Rear window
Ignition key in position 1 or greater, refer to 
page54:
1.Briefly press button1:
The LEDs in button 1 and switch 2 light up.
2.Press switch 2:
>Up to the resistance point:
The rear window continues to open for 
as long as you hold the switch.
You can close the rear window in the 
same manner by pulling the switch.
>Briefly press the switch beyond the 
resistance point:
The rear window opens automatically. 
Briefly press the switch again to stop the 
opening movement.
Briefly press button 1 again to deactivate the 
function. The LEDs go out.
The rear window opens and closes auto-
matically when you open or close the con-
vertible top.<
After switching off ignition
You can still operate the windows:
>for approx. 15 minutes when the ignition 
key is in position 1.
>for approx. 1 minute when the ignition key is 
in position 0 or has been removed; but in the 
convertible, only for as long as a door has 
not been opened.
For information on using the convenience oper-
ation mode at the door lock or with the remote 
control, refer to page30 or31.
Anti-trapping mechanism
If the closing force rises beyond a predefined 
threshold during closing, the system will imme-
diately stop moving the window prior to lower-
ing it slightly.
Convertible: the back windows and rear 
window are not equipped with an anti-
trapping mechanism.<
Despite the anti-trapping mechanism, 
you should inspect the travel path of the 
front side window prior to closing it, as the 
safety feature could fail to detect certain kinds 
of obstructions, such as very 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. Under these conditions, 
the window will respond to forces beyond a 
defined threshold by only opening a few inches/
millimeters.
If you pull the switch past the resistance point 
again within approx. 4 seconds and hold it there, 
the anti-trapping mechanism will be deacti-
vated.<
Accessories in window area
After installing any accessory – such as a 
clamp-on antenna for a portable phone – within 
the window's travel range, you will need to have 
the system reinitialized for use under the new 
conditions. Please contact your BMW center for 
assistance.
Coupe:
Glass sunroof, electric 
with raise function*
To prevent injuries, exercise care when 
closing the glass sunroof and keep it in 
your field of vision until it is shut.
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the 
key and close the doors, as otherwise children 
could operate the sunroof and injure them-
selves.< 

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Raising and closing glass sunroof
Ignition key in position 1 or greater, refer to 
page54:
>Briefly press the switch:
The sunroof opens and the sliding visor 
moves back approx. 2 in/5 cm
or
press the switch twice past the resistance 
point toward the rear:
The sunroof opens and the sliding panel 
moves completely back.
>To close, briefly press the switch or push it 
twice beyond the resistance point toward 
the front:
The sunroof and sliding panel close.
Opening and closing sliding panel
Ignition key in position 1 or greater, refer to 
page54:
>Push the switch up to the resistance point in 
the desired direction:
The sliding panel continues to move for as 
long as you hold the switch.
>Push the switch beyond the resistance 
point in the desired direction:
The sliding panel moves automatically. 
Briefly press the switch again in any direc-
tion to stop the movement.
After switching off ignition
You can still operate the sunroof:
>for approx. 15 minutes when the ignition 
key is in position 1.
>for approx. 1 minute in position 0 or with the 
ignition key removed, as long as a door has 
not been opened.For information on using the convenience oper-
ation mode at the door lock or with the remote 
control, refer to page30 or31.
Anti-trapping mechanism
If the glass sunroof encounters resistance when 
closing, the closing action is interrupted and the 
glass sunroof opens.
If the sliding panel encounters resistance when 
closing within the last approx. 8 in/20 cm, the 
closing action is interrupted and the sliding 
panel opens again slightly.
Despite the anti-trapping mechanism, 
you should inspect the sunroof's travel 
range prior to closing it, as the safety feature 
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 deactivates the anti-trap-
ping mechanism.<
Following interruptions in electrical 
power supply
After an interruption in the power supply the 
glass sunroof may not move. The system has to 
b e  i n i t i a l i z e d .  S h o u l d  t h i s  o c c u r ,  p l e a s e  h a v e  t h e  
sunroof initialized at your BMW center.
Moving manually
In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can 
move the panorama glass sunroof and the slid-
ing panel manually.
Glass sunroof
1.Remove cover on headliner in front of rear 
window. To do so, lift slightly, arrows1.  

Opening and closing
40 dren away from the travel path of the convert-
ible top.
For safety reasons, only operate the convertible 
top when the vehicle is at a standstill.<
If you have initiated top operation with the 
vehicle at a stop and then start to drive, 
e.g. at a traffic light, you can continue the ini-
tiated operation up to a speed of 20 mph/
30 km/h:
To do so, press and hold the corresponding 
button.<
Partial vacuums that occur at higher 
speeds in the passenger compartment 
can make the convertible top flap. Use the auto-
matic climate control to increase the air supply 
so that a partial vacuum in the vehicle does not 
occur.<
Prior to opening and closing
>Read carefully and comply with the safety 
precautions that appear above.
>Ensure that the convertible top compart-
ment floor in the luggage compartment is 
folded down, refer to page34, as otherwise 
the convertible top cannot be opened.
>Ensure that the luggage compartment lid is 
closed.
Opening and closing
With the ignition key in position 1 or greater, 
refer to page54, and the vehicle stationary:
So as not to place an excessive load on 
the battery, only operate the convertible 
top with the engine running, if possible.
Before closing the convertible top, remove for-
eign bodies from the windshield frame, as these 
might inhibit closing of the convertible top.<1Closing
2LED
3Opening
When the button for top operation is 
pressed, the side windows move down-
ward slightly; the rear window is lowered com-
pletely.
If you hold down the button after the LED2 
goes out, the windows are raised again.
If the opening or closing action is not com-
pleted, the luggage compartment lid cannot be 
opened.<
LED
In the following situations, in addition to the 
LED, a message is displayed on the Control 
Display and an acoustic signal may sound:
>During convertible top operation, the LED 
lights up green. It goes out as soon as the 
opening or closing action is ended.
> If the LED flashes red when you release the 
button, the opening or closing action has 
not yet finished.
>If the LED lights up red when the button is 
pressed, either the floor of the convertible 
top storage compartment in the luggage 
compartment is in the raised position or a 
malfunction has occurred. The convertible 
top cannot be moved.
Interruption
The automatic sequence of movements is 
interrupted immediately if the button for top 
operation is released. The sequence can be 
continued in the desired direction using the 
button. 
If the opening or closing action is interrupted for 
a longer period, the convertible top remains in 
that position for approx. 15 minutes before it 
slowly moves to a stable position.
A convertible top which is not completely 
opened or closed presents a danger. 
Do not interrupt and continue the closing action 
several times in succession, as otherwise the 
top mechanism can be damaged.< 

Adjustments
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Seat, mirror and steering 
wheel memory
You can store and select three different adjust-
ment settings for the driver's seat, exterior mir-
rors and steering wheel.
The adjustment of the lumbar support is not 
stored in the memory.
Storing
1.Turn ignition key to position 1 or 2, refer to 
page54.
2.Adjust the desired seat, exterior mirror and 
steering-wheel positions.
3.Press the   button:
The indicator lamp in the button lights up.
4.Press the desired memory button 1, 2 or3:
The indicator lamp goes out.
Requesting
Do not request a position from the mem-
ory while the vehicle is moving. There is a 
risk of accident from unexpected movement of 
the seat or steering wheel.<
Convenience mode
1.Open the driver's door after unlocking or 
turn the ignition key to position 1, refer to 
page54.
2.Briefly press the desired memory button 1, 
2 or3.
The system immediately cancels the adjust-
ment procedure when you briefly press one of 
the seat adjustment switches or one of the 
memory buttons.The adjusting procedure for the steering wheel 
is immediately interrupted if you operate the 
switch for the steering wheel adjustment in any 
direction, refer to page50.
Safety feature
1.Close the driver's door and turn the ignition 
key to position 0 or 2, refer to page54.
2.Press the desired memory button 1, 2 or3 
and maintain pressure until the adjustment 
process has been completed.
If the   button was pressed inadvertently: 
Press the button again; the indicator lamp goes 
out.
Position stored in key
The positions of the driver's seat, the external
rearview mirrors, and steering wheel are stored
for the remote key currently in use.
You can choose when the position is requested: 
>Request when unlocking vehicle
>Request when opening driver's door
Control Center, for principle details, refer to 
page16.
1.Open the   menu.
2.Select "Vehicle settings" and press the 
controller.
3.Select "Door locks" and press the control-
ler.
4.Select "Central locking" and press the con-
troller.
5.Select "Last seat pos." and press the con-
troller.
6.Select "After unlocking" or "After opening 
door" and press the controller. 

Adjustments
50 1Adjustments
2Switching over to the respective other mir-
ror or to the automatic parking function, 
refer to Tilting down passenger's mirror, 
page47
Storing the mirror positions, refer to Seat, mir-
ror and steering wheel memory, page46.
Adjusting manually
You can also adjust the mirrors manually if 
necessary by pressing against the edges of 
the mirror glass.
Outside mirrors, folding in and out
To prevent the exterior mirrors from being 
damaged due to the width of the vehicle, 
always fold them in by hand before entering an 
automatic car wash.<
Automatic functions
>Both exterior mirrors are automatically 
heated in ignition key position 2.
>When the vehicle is moving forward, the 
interior and exterior mirrors dim as a func-
tion of the incoming light
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There are two photocells in the interior mirror to 
control the automatic dimming of the interior mirror. One is integrated into the mirror glass, 
refer to arrow, while the other is located at a 
position slightly offset from this on the rear of 
the mirror housing.
For trouble-free operation, keep the photocells 
clean and do not cover the area between the 
interior rearview mirror and the windshield. Also 
do not attach stickers to the windshield in front 
of the mirror.
Steering wheel
Adjustments
Do not adjust the steering wheel while the 
vehicle is moving. There is a risk of acci-
dent from unexpected movement of the steer-
ing wheel.<
The steering wheel can be adjusted in four 
directions.
Storing the steering-wheel position, refer to 
Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory, 
page46.
Easy entry/exit
To make it easier to enter and exit the vehicle, 
the steering wheel temporarily moves into the 
uppermost position. 

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Steering wheel heater*
In ignition key position 2, press the button.
The indicator lamp in the button lights up when 
the steering wheel heater is switched on.
Programmable buttons on steering 
wheel
You can assign functions to the buttons individ-
ually:
Control Center, for principle details, refer to 
page16.
1.Open the   menu.
2.Select "Vehicle settings" and press the 
controller.
3.Select "Steering wheel buttons" and press 
the controller.The different functions are displayed:
>"Nav. voice instructions" 
Voice instructions for the navigation 
system
>"Air recirculation on / off" 
Continuously shut off the supply of out-
side air, refer to AUC Automatic recircu-
lated-air control on page95
>"Mute on / off" 
Mute the audio sources
>"Monitor on / off" 
Switch the Control Display on/off
>"Telephone list" 
Switch between Entertainment and 
Telephone
>"Next entertainment source"
Change audio source
4.Select the desired function.
5.Press the controller.
6.Select button if necessary.
.
7.Press the controller.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
You can operate the selected function using the 
corresponding button.
Operating function
Press the corresponding button on the steering 
wheel.
Voice instructions of navigation system:
>To switch voice instructions on/off: 
Maintain pressure on the button for several 
seconds.
>To repeat the last voice instruction: 
Press button.