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7Buttons on steering wheel8Instrument cluster12
10Ignition lock54
11Horn: the entire surface
14Releasing the hood174
15Opening the luggage compartment lid32
16Head-Up Display
*88  Portable phone
*151
>Press: accept call or terminate 
call
as well as dial if an entry has 
been selected from "A - Z", 
"Top 8", "Redial", "Received 
calls" or "Missed calls"
>Press longer: redialing
Volume
Activate/deactivate voice 
command system
* 22
Forward/reverse132
>Radio 
Press: change radio station 
Press longer: manual tuning 
or automatic station-search 
function scan
>CD 
Press: select track
Press longer: fast forward/
reverse
>Portable phone 
Press: select entry in "A - Z", 
"Top 8", "Redial", "Received 
calls" or "Missed calls"
Individually programmable
*51 
Individually programmable51 
9
Windshield wipers60
Rain sensor61
12
Steering wheel heater
*51
Steering wheel adjustment50
13
Cruise control61
Active cruise control
*62
17
Parking lamps91
Low beams91
Automatic headlamp control91
Adaptive Head Light
*92
18
Instrument lighting93
Front fog lamps92 

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1Coupe: glass sunroof, electric with raise 
function
*37
2Microphone for portable phone
*151
Convertible: microphone on steering 
column
3Reading lamps93
4Interior lamps93
5Microphone for voice command 
system
*22
Convertible: microphone on steering 
column
6Coupe: initiating emergency call
*185
7Convertible: initiating emergency 
call
*185
8Control Display16
9Hazard warning flashers
10Central locking system31 
11Automatic climate control9412Starting search function
>for radio station137
>for track144
13Ejecting
>navigation DVD
*114
>audio CD132
14Drive for navigation DVDs
*114
15Drive for audio CDs132
16Switching audio sources on/off and 
adjusting volume132
18Bracket for cup holder103
19Controller16
20Activating voice command system
*22
21Opening start menu on Control Display17
22Dynamic Driving Control59 Temperature setting, left/right95
Automatic air distribution and 
volume95
Cooling function95
AUC Automatic recirculated-air 
control95
Maximum cooling95
Residual heat mode96
Switching off automatic climate 
control96
Air volume95
Defrosting windows and removing 
condensation95
Rear window defroster94
17
Heated seats49
PDC Park Distance Control
*80
DTC Dynamic Traction Control82
Convertible: opening the convert-
ible top40
Convertible: closing the convertible 
top40 

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Entertainment
>Radio
>CD player and CD changer
*
Climate
>Air distribution
>Independent ventilation
 menu
>Switching off the Control Display
>Tone and display settings
>Settings for traffic information
>Settings for your vehicle, e.g. for the central 
locking system
>Display of the service requirements and 
dates for statutory emission and vehicle 
inspections
Menu navigation 
As of ignition key position 1, the following mes-
sage appears on the Control Display:
Confirm the message by pressing the control-
ler; this opens the start menu.
Start menu 
From the start menu, you can open four menus 
by moving the controller left, right, forward, or 
back. Pressing the controller opens the   menu.
Opening start menu
Press the   button.
To open the start menu from the   menu:
Press the   button twice. 
Displays in menu 
1In menus, you can change fields to select 
the menu items they contain or to make 
adjustments. The respective current field 
appears brighter.
2Menu items are usually grouped in horizon-
tal or vertical lists.
3Arrows indicate the possibility of accessing 
other menu items that are not currently vis-
ible.
4Settings are displayed graphically, numeri-
cally, or as text. 

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Opening and closing
The key set
1Every master key with remote control con-
tains an extended-life battery as a power 
supply, which is charged automatically in 
the ignition lock as you drive. You should 
use each master key at least twice a year in 
order to maintain the charge condition. 
Depending on which master key is detected 
by the vehicle during unlocking, different 
settings in the vehicle are requested and 
executed, refer to Key Memory below. 
2Spare key for storage in a safe place, such 
as in your wallet. 
This key does not fit in the locks of the lug-
gage compartment lid and the hotel func-
tion, refer to page32. This is an advantage 
when valet parking at a hotel, for example. 
The key is not intended for constant use.
New keys
New, additional or replacement keys are avail-
able at your BMW center.
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. BMW has 
designed several freely selectable options into 
the vehicle during its development. You can set 
these as desired via the Control Center.You can have up to four different basic settings 
adjusted for four different persons for the spe-
cific keys. The only requirement is that each 
person uses his or her own master key with 
remote control.
When your vehicle is unlocked with the remote 
control, the vehicle recognizes the individual 
key by means of a data exchange and makes 
adjustments accordingly.
Scope of Key Memory
>When unlocking with the remote control, 
either unlock only the driver's door or the 
entire vehicle, refer to page29.
>Locking the vehicle after a short time or 
after starting to drive, refer to page31
>Assigning the programmable function but-
tons on the steering wheel, refer to page51.
>Settings for the display on the Control Dis-
play:
>Brightness of the Control Display, refer 
to page77
>Units of measure for consumption, 
route/distances, temperature and pres-
sure, refer to page77
>Language on the Control Display, refer 
to page78
>12h/24h clock mode, refer to page78
>Date format, refer to page79.
>Displaying optical warning for the PDC Park 
Distance Control
*, refer to page80.
>Selection and brightness of the display for 
the Head-Up Display
*, refer to page89.
>Air distribution, temperature and intensity 
for the automatic climate control, refer to 
page96.
>Setting the language information for the 
destination guidance of the navigation sys-
tem
*, refer to page126. 

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The following settings mentioned last are also 
called up during unlocking:
>Driver's seat, exterior-mirror and steering-
wheel position, refer to page46
>The volume and tone settings for audio and 
video sources, refer to page133
>The volume setting for the telephone, refer 
to page151
>The display of the stored stations for the 
radio, refer to page138
Central locking system
The concept
The central locking system is ready for opera-
tion whenever the driver's door is closed. This 
simultaneously engages and releases the locks 
on the following:
>Doors
>Compartment in the front center console
>Luggage compartment lid
>Fuel filler door
The central locking system can be operated 
from the outside
>via the remote control
>via the door lock
and from inside via the button for the central 
locking system.
If operated from the inside, the fuel filler door 
and the compartment in the front center con-
sole are not locked, refer to page31.
The anti-theft system is automatically activated 
whenever you activate the central locking sys-
tem from outside the vehicle. It prevents the 
doors from being unlocked using the lock but-
tons or door handles. The alarm system is 
armed/disarmed at the same time. The dome 
light is also switched on and off with the remote 
control.
You can find more detailed information on the 
alarm system on page34.In the event of a serious accident, the central 
locking system unlocks automatically. The haz-
ard warning flashers and interior lamps also 
switch on.
Opening and closing: from 
outside
Using the remote control
Protect the remote control against unau-
thorized use by handing over only the 
spare key, for example when using hotel valet 
parking.<
Because any persons or animals left unat-
tended in a parked vehicle could lock the 
doors from the inside, you should always keep 
the remote control with you; this precaution 
ensures that you will remain able to unlock the 
vehicle from the outside at all times.<
Unlocking
Use the   button to unlock the vehicle 
depending on the setting.
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 "Unlock button" and press the con-
troller.
6.Select a menu item:
>"All doors"
Press the   button once to unlock the 
entire vehicle.
>"Driver's door only"
Press the   button once to unlock only 
the driver's door and the fuel filler door. 

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30 Press the button twice to unlock the 
entire vehicle.
7.Press the controller.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
Convenience opening mode
Hold the   button down:
>Coupe: the windows are opened, the glass 
sunroof
* is raised, and the sliding panel 
moves back approx. 2 in/5 cm.
>Convertible: the windows and the convert-
ible top are opened.
Watch the convertible top during the 
opening process to be sure that no 
one is injured. Releasing the button stops 
the operation.<
Locking the doors
Press the   button.
Switching on the interior lamps
Press the   button if the vehicle is locked.
You can also use this function to locate your 
vehicle in parking garages etc.
Panic mode*
By pressing and holding the   button for more 
than approx. 2 seconds, you can trigger the 
alarm system in response to any impending 
danger.
To switch off the alarm: press any of the but-
tons.
Opening luggage compartment lid
Press the   button.
The luggage compartment lid opens, regard-
less of whether it was previously locked or 
unlocked.
A previously locked luggage compart-
ment lid is also locked after closing.
Coupe: the luggage compartment lid swings to 
the rear and upward when opened. Make sure 
there is sufficient free space.<
Setting confirmation signals
You can set confirmation signals to acknowl-
edge the locking and unlocking of the vehicle.
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 "Confirmation" and press the con-
troller.
5.Select the desired signal.
6.Press the controller.
 The signals are switched on.
Malfunctions
Local radio waves can disrupt the function of 
the remote control.
Should the remote control fail to operate owing 
to interference of this kind, you can respond by 
using the master key to unlock your vehicle at 
one of the doors.
If it is  no longer poss ible to lock the vehicle with 
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this remote control during an extended drive; 
this will recharge the battery, refer to page28.
For US owners only
The transmitter and receiver units comply with 
part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communication 
Commission regulations. Operation is gov-
erned by the following:
FCC ID:
LX8766S
LX8766E
LX8CAS
Compliance statement:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC 
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two 
conditions:
>This device may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and
>this device must accept any interference 
received, including interference that may 
cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modifications or 
changes to these devices could void the 
user's authority to operate this equipment.<
Using door lock
One turn of the key in the driver's door lock 
unlocks the driver's door only.
Turning the key a second time unlocks all of the 
remaining doors, the luggage compartment lid 
and the fuel filler door.
Convenience operation
You can also use the door lock to operate the 
windows and the glass sunroof
* in the Coupe 
or to operate the windows and the top in the 
convertible.>To open:
With the door closed, turn the key to the 
Unlock position and hold it there.
>To close:
With the door closed, turn the key to the 
Lock position and hold it there.
Keep a close eye on the closing process 
and also on the opening process of the 
convertible top to be sure that no one is injured. 
Releasing the key stops the operation.<
Manual operation
In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can 
turn the key all the way to the right or left in the 
door lock to lock or unlock the driver's door.
Opening and closing: from 
inside
This button serves to unlock or lock doors and 
the luggage compartment lid, but does not acti-
vate the anti-theft system. The fuel filler door 
remains unlocked.
You can also make the following settings:
>The central locking system automatically 
locks the vehicle after a short time when no 
door has been opened.
>The central locking system automatically 
locks the vehicle as soon as you start to 
drive.
Control Center, for principle details, refer to 
page16.
1.Open the   menu.
2.Select "Vehicle settings" and press the 
controller. 

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32 3.Select "Door locks" and press the control-
ler.
4.Select "Central locking" and press the con-
troller.
5.Select "Relock door if not opened"
or
"Lock after driving".
6.Press the controller.
 The setting is selected.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
Unlocking and opening the doors
>Either unlock both doors at the same time 
with the button for the central locking sys-
tem and then pull the door handle above the 
armrest or
>p u l l t h e  d o o r h a n d l e f o r  ea c h d o o r t w ic e :  t h e 
first pull unlocks the door, and the second 
one opens it.
Locking the doors
>Use the central locking button to lock both 
of the doors simultaneously, or
>press down the lock button of the desired 
door. To prevent you from being locked out, 
the open driver's door cannot be locked 
using the lock button.
Because any persons or animals left unat-
tended in a parked vehicle could lock the 
doors from the inside, you should always keep 
the master key with remote control with you; 
this precaution ensures that you will remain 
able to unlock the vehicle from the outside at all 
times.<
Hotel function
The hotel function locks the compartment in 
the front center console and the luggage com-
partment lid separately and disconnects them 
from the central locking system. The spare key, 
refer to page28, does not fit the lock for the 
hotel function. If you then only hand over the 
spare key, e.g. at a hotel, it is not possible to 
access the luggage compartment or the com-
partment in the front center console.
Turn the key to the right, refer to illustration, and 
remove.
The hotel function is only activated after subse-
quent locking or unlocking of the vehicle. This 
locks the luggage compartment lid and the 
compartment in the front center console and 
disconnects them from the central locking sys-
tem.
In the event of an electrical malfunction
For manual unlocking, turn the master key all 
the way to the right:
The compartment in the front center console is 
unlocked.
If unlocking was manual, the lock has to 
be returned to the home position, i.e. all 
the way back to the left, before reactivation of 
the hotel function.<
Luggage compartment lid
Coupe: the luggage compartment lid 
swings to the rear and upward when 
opened. Make sure there is sufficient free 
space.<