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You can operate the system when the ignition 
key is in position 2.
If the device cannot be used after 
repeated programming, check whether 
the original hand-held transmitter uses an alter-
nating-code system. To do so, either read the 
instructions for the original hand-held transmit-
ter or press the programmed memory button1 
of the integrated universal remote control 
longer. If the LED 2 on the integrated universal 
remote control flashes rapidly for a short time 
then lights up for approx. 2 seconds, this indi-
cates that the original hand-held transmitter 
uses an alternating-code system. In the case of 
an alternating-code system, program the mem-
ory buttons1 as described at Alternating-code 
hand-held transmitters.<
Alternating-code hand-held 
transmitters
To program the integrated universal remote 
control, consult the operating instructions for 
the equipment to be set. You will find informa-
tion there on the possibilities for synchroniza-
tion.
When programming hand-held transmitters 
that employ an alternating code, please observe 
the following supplementary instructions:
P r o g ra m m in g  w i ll  b e  ea s i er  w it h  t h e  a i d  o f  
a second person.<
1.Park your vehicle within the range of the 
remote-controlled equipment.
2.Program the integrated universal remote 
control as described above at Fixed-code 
hand-held transmitters.
3.Locate the button at the receiver of the 
equipment to be set, e.g. on the drive.
4.Press the button on the receiver of the 
equipment to be set. After step 4, you have 
approx. 30 seconds for step 5.
5.Press the programmed memory button1 of 
the integrated universal remote control 
three times.
The corresponding memory button1 is now 
programmed with the signal of the original 
hand-held transmitter.
Clearing memory buttons
Press both outer buttons 1 for approx. 20 sec-
onds, maintaining pressure until the LED 2 
starts to flash: All of the memory buttons are 
cleared.
The memory of individual memory buttons1 
cannot be cleared.
Glove compartment
Opening
Press the button. The glove compartment 
opens automatically and the lamps come on.
Closing
Fold the cover up.
To prevent injury in the event of an acci-
dent while the vehicle is being driven, 
close the glove compartment immediately after 
use.<
Rechargeable flashlight*
The flashlight is located on the left side of the 
glove compartment.
The flashlight can remain there continuously.
Be sure that the flashlight is switched off 
when it is inserted into its holder. Failure 
to comply with this precaution could lead to 
overcharging and damage.< 

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Cup holders
The compartment of the rear center console 
contains a built-in and removable cup holder.
The removable cup holder can be inserted into 
the side of the center console.
Do not place glass containers in the cup 
holders. This would lead to an increased 
risk of injury in the event of an accident.<
Ashtray
Opening
Press the trim strip of the cover.
Emptying
Press the opened cover beyond the resistance 
point, refer to arrow:
The ashtray lifts up for removal.
Cigarette lighter
In ignition key position 2, press in the cigarette 
lighter.
The lighter can be removed as soon as it pops 
back out.
Hold or touch the hot cigarette lighter by 
the knob only. Holding or touching it in 
other areas could result in burns. 
Always remove the ignition key when you leave 
the vehicle so that, for example, children are 
unable to use the cigarette lighter and burn 
themselves.<
Socket
When the ignition key is in position 2, the lighter 
socket can be used to plug in hand flashlights, 
car vacuum cleaners, etc., with power ratings of 
up to approx. 200 W at 12 V. Avoid damaging 
the socket due to inserting plugs of different 
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3.Select "Delete all numbers" and press the 
controller.
The list is deleted.
Touch tone dialing 
Touch tone numbers are required for access to 
network services or to control devices, e.g. 
remote access to an answering machine.
This function can only be used during a call.
1.Establish a connection.
2.Press the controller.
Other menu items are displayed.
3.Select "Keypad" and press the controller.
4.Select the desired digits and press the con-
troller. 
Each digit is sent immediately.
Text messages/SMS* 
 This symbol on the Control Display indi-
cates that you have received a new text mes-
sage. The symbol is no longer displayed after 
there are no unread text messages. 
The number of text messages that can be 
stored depends on the memory capacity of your 
portable phone.
Displaying text messages/SMS
1.Select "SMS" and press the controller. 
The list of received text messages is dis-
played on the Control Display.
 The symbol indicates unread text mes-
sages.
2.Select the desired text message and press 
the controller.
The text message is displayed.
To close the text message:
Move the controller forward to select   and 
press the controller.
Calling sender
1.Select the desired text message and press 
the controller.
The text message is displayed. 

Telephoning
156 2.Select "Options" and press the controller.
3.Select "Call sender" and press the control-
ler.
The selected sender is called.
Deleting text messages/SMS
1.Select the desired text message and press 
the controller.
The text message is displayed.
2.Select "Options" and press the controller.
3.Select "Delete" and press the controller.
The text message of the portable phone is 
deleted.
Operation by voice 
commands* 
The concept
You can operate your portable phone without 
having to remove your hands from the steering 
wheel. The system operates on the basis of 
voice commands that you will learn easily after 
using them a few times. In addition, you are also 
supported by instructions or questions.
Symbols usedVoice commands
In ignition key position 2:
1.Press the   button on the steering wheel.
An acoustic signal indicates operating 
readiness.
2.Read voice commands aloud.
To have the system list the voice com-
mands possible in each case: 
Canceling operation by voice 
commands 
Press the   button on the steering wheel
or 
In dialogs where text is spoken, not a command, 
e.g. a name, canceling is only possible using the 
 button. The dialog is automatically inter-
rupted when an incoming call is received.
Voice commands 
In addition to the commands described in this 
Owner's Manual, alternative commands are 
often possible for the same functions, e.g.: 
The system recognizes digits from zero to nine.
You can say each digit individually or group 
them into a sequence of three to five digits to 
speed up the process.
An example: dialing phone numbers
Start the dialog:
Press the   button on the steering wheel.{...} Identifies voice commands.
{{...}} Identifies instructions generated by 
the system.
{Options}. 
{Cancel}.
 {Dial name} or {Name}. 
Voice commandResponse
{Dial number}{{Please say the number}}
e.g. {123 456 7890}{{123 456 7890. Continue?}}
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TeleService , BMW Assist
TeleService
TeleService supports you in communicating 
with your BMW center. The installed car phone 
can be used to transmit data on the service sta-
tus of your vehicle or on legally mandated 
inspections directly to your BMW center. These 
are the same data which are stored in the mas-
ter key for CBS Condition Based Service. Your 
BMW center can then contact you, and you can 
make an appointment that suits you while you 
are still on the road. Your advantage is that your 
BMW center can prepare in advance for the 
required maintenance work. The TeleService 
functions are country-specific and depend on 
the contract: the data on the service status of 
your vehicle or on legally mandated inspections 
is transmitted on a country-specific basis either 
automatically before they fall due or simulta-
neously when you call your BMW center. Your 
BMW center will be glad to provide more 
detailed information.
BMW Assist
With BMW Assist, other services are available 
to you in addition TeleService, e.g. the your 
vehicle's position data can be transmitted to the 
BMW Assist response center when an emer-
gency call
* has been initiated.
Many functions of BMW Assist depend on the 
individually agreed contract. The data transmis-
sion, e.g. of CBS Condition Based Service, is 
different in individual countries.
The subscriber agreement must be completed 
successfully before using the BMW Assist ser-
vices.
Requirements
The installed car phone is logged on to a porta-
ble telephone network. This network must be 
capable of transmitting the services.To transmit position data, the vehicle must be 
able to determine the current position. This is 
displayed on the Control Display. In order to 
enable and update TeleService or BMW Assist, 
a GPS signal must be present.
Enabling TeleService or BMW Assist
For you to be able to use the services of 
TeleService or BMW Assist, these must be 
enabled. 
Leave the ignition key in position 1 during the 
entire operation.
Control Center, for principle details, refer to 
page16.
1.Press  button.
This opens the start menu.
2.Press controller to open the   menu.
3.Select "Communication settings" and 
press the controller.
4.Select "BMW Service settings" and press 
the controller.
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Maintenance
The BMW Maintenance 
System
The BMW maintenance system supports the 
preservation of the traffic and operating safety 
of your BMW. The service schedule also 
includes operations related to the vehicle's 
comfort and convenience features, such as 
replacement of the filters for the inside air. The 
ultimate objective is to ensure economical 
maintenance by providing the ideal service for 
your vehicle.
Should the day come when you decide to sell 
your BMW, you will find that a complete dealer 
service history is an asset of inestimable value.
CBS Condition Based Service
Sensors and special algorithms take the differ-
ent driving conditions of your BMW into 
account. Condition Based Service uses this to 
determine the current and future service 
requirements. By letting you define a service 
and maintenance regimen that reflects your 
own individual requirements, the system builds 
the basis for trouble-free driving.
You can set the Control Display to show 
remaining times or distances of selected main-
tenance intervals and legally mandated dead-
lines, refer to page70:
>Engine oil
>Brakes, front and rear separately
>Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter
>Brake fluid>Spark plugs
>Vehicle check
>Legally required tests depending on local 
regulations
Your vehicle stores this information continu-
ously in the master key while the vehicle is 
being driven. After accessing the data stored in 
the master key, your BMW Service Advisor can 
suggest precisely the right array of service pro-
cedures for your own individual vehicle. You 
should therefore give your BMW Service Advi-
sor the key you last used to drive when you take 
your vehicle in for service.
Make sure the date in the Control Center 
is always set correctly, refer to page78, 
as otherwise the effectiveness of CBS Condi-
tion Based Service is not ensured.<
Service and Warranty Information 
Booklet for US models and Warranty 
and Service Guide Booklet for 
Canadian models 
Please consult your Service and Warranty Infor-
mation Booklet for US models and Warranty 
and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models 
for additional information regarding service 
requirements.
Have service and repair operations per-
formed at your BMW center.
Take the time to ensure that these service pro-
cedures are confirmed by entries in your vehi-
cle's Service and Warranty Information Booklet 
for US models and Warranty and Service Guide 
Booklet for Canadian models. These entries 
verify that your vehicle has received the speci-
fied regular maintenance, and may also be 
required when submitting warranty claims.< 

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High beams, parking lamps
The illustration shows the front left side of the 
engine compartment.
High beams
Bulb 55 watts, H 7
1.Remove the cover cap1 by pressing the tab 
and removing the cover cap upward.
2.Press the bulb holder from above to release 
it.
3.Remove the bulb holder.
4.Remove and replace the bulb.
Parking lamps
Bulb 10 watts
Bulb holder and reflector are one unit and 
are replaced together.<
1.Turn the bulb holder2 to the right and 
remove.
2.Press the snap connection on the plug con-
nector, pull off the bulb holder and replace.
Front turn signal, sidemarker
Your BMW is equipped with two turn signal 
lamps per side in the front.
Turn signal lamp 1
Bulb 21 watts, WY 21 SV
The illustration shows the front right side of the 
engine compartment.1.The lever shown:
>Right turn signal: press downward
>Left turn signal: press upward
2.Remove the bulb holder towards the rear.
3.Remove and replace the bulb.
Turn signal lamp 2
Bulb 21 watts, WY 21 SV
Bulb replacement for the turn signal lamp 2 is 
possible via the wheel well.
The illustration shows the left side of the vehi-
cle.
1.Turn the steering all the way to be able to 
remove the cover, refer to illustration.
2.Turn the ignition key to position 0.
3.Unscrew the two bolts using the open-end 
wrench from the onboard tool kit, refer to 
page180.
4.Turn the bulb holder to the left and remove, 
refer to arrow.
5.Remove and replace the bulb. 

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Giving and receiving assistance
Emergency call*
Conditions for an emergency call:
>Ignition key in position 1 or greater.
>The car phone is logged on to a portable 
telephone network.
>The emergency call system is operable.
Coupe: emergency call button.
Convertible: emergency call button.
Initiating emergency call
1.To open the protective cover of the emer-
gency call button:
Briefly press the protective cover.
2.Press the emergency call button for at least 
2seconds.
The indicator lamp in the button lights up. 
As soon as the voice connection to the 
BMW Assist response center has been 
established, the indicator lamp flashes.
If conditions allow, remain in the vehicle until 
the connection has been established. You will 
then be able to provide a detailed description of 
the situation.
In vehicles with BMW Assist enabled, if the cur-
r en t  p o s it i o n  o f  y o u r  v eh i c le  c a n  b e  d et e r m in e d ,  
it will be transmitted to the BMW Assist 
response center.
Enabling BMW Assist, refer to page159.
If the indicator lamp flashes, but you are unable 
to hear the BMW Assist response center 
through the hands-free system, this could indi-
cate, for instance, that the hands-free system is 
no longer operational. However, the BMW 
Assist response center may then still be able to 
hear you.
Under certain conditions, an emergency call is 
initiated automatically immediately after a 
severe accident. An automatic emergency call 
is not affected by the emergency call button 
being pressed.
For technical reasons, the emergency call 
cannot be guaranteed under unfavorable 
conditions.<