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More detailed commands such as
{Change scale} instead of {Scale} are also
often possible.
Short commands
With the {Main menu} level, you can run
certain functions directly with brief com-
mands, refer to page29, without having to
open an equipment level.
For example, if you want to dial a phone
number, you do not have to say
rather you can say directly
Special commands
Special commands are available for spe-
cific systems. In this Owner's Manual you will find these commands in the sections
describing the individual systems.
Displays in Info Display
The Info Display shows you what the voice
command system has understood in line 2,
while also indicating which voice command
or question is currently active in line1.
In addition, any error messages are also
displayed.
Selecting navigation scale – an example
Start the dialog:
Briefly press in the steering wheel.
Volume adjustment
You can adjust the volume for the instruc-
tions from the voice command system:Turn the button during an instruction/
announcement to select the desired vol-
ume.
Instructions/announcements from the
voice command system will continue at this
volume level, even if the other audio
sources are set to minimum volume.
The system automatically selects your
individual volume setting each time
you unlock the vehicle using your personal
remote control.< {Telephone}
1. {Dial number}
2.Enter the phone number.
Operation with the voice command sys-
tem is always indicated with this picto-
graph.
You sayThe voice command system repliesInfo Display screen contents
"SVS active"
{Change scale}{{Please enter the desired scale}}"scale ?
change scale"
{Scale
500 feet}"ok
500 ft"

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Standard commands
The standard commands available for use
with all controlled systems are the same.On delivery, the {Standard dialog} is
set to simplify familiarization with the
voice command system.<
Short commands
Notebook
Navigation
FunctionCommand
To repeat last message issued by the voice
command system{Repeat}
To terminate the voice command system{Cancel}
To set comprehensive instructions and error
reports{Standard dialog}
To set brief instructions and error reports{Short dialog}
To call up information on individual items of
equipment{Help}
Provides you with a listing of the commands
available for the selected system. A corre-
sponding list simultaneously appears in the
Info Display, refer to page27{Options}
To open the main menu{Main menu}
FunctionCommand
To record a note{Record note}
To listen to notebook entry{Read out note}
FunctionCommand
To switch on the voice instructions{Message on}
To switch off the voice instructions{Message off}
To select destination from address book{Select destination}
To change scale{Scale}
To start the destination guidance{Route guidance on}
To call up information on the current position
or destination{Information}
To request addresses{Address book}
To open the map view{Map}

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Using the spare key adapter
You will need the adapter to activate the
ignition and to start the vehicle with the
spare key.
Press lock button1, slide up the cover and
insert the spare key2 in the adapter. Close
the cover and insert the adapter in the igni-
tion lock.
Central locking system
The concept
The central locking system is ready for
operation whenever the driver's door is
closed. This simultaneously engages and
releases the locks on the following:
>Doors
>Luggage compartment lid
>Fuel filler door.
The central locking system can be oper-
ated from the outside
>via the remote control
>via the driver's door lock
>with Comfort Access via the door
handle
and from inside via the button for the cen-
tral locking system.
When the system is locked from inside, the
fuel filler door remains unlocked. Refer to
page38.
The anti-theft system is automatically acti-
vated whenever you activate the central
locking system from outside the vehicle.
The alarm system is armed/disarmed at the
same time.In an accident, the central locking system
automatically unlocks the vehicle. In addi-
tion, the hazard warning flashers and inte-
rior lamps switch on.
Opening and closing:
from outside
Using remote control
When you engage/release the vehicle's
locks, you simultaneously activate/deacti-
vate the anti-theft system, arm/disarm the
alarm system
and switch the interior lamps
on/off.
In addition, the remote control offers you
another function:
>Panic mode
In case of danger, you can trigger an
alarm.
You can have various confirmation
signals programmed into the system
to verify that the vehicle has been locked
securely.<
Protect remote control against unau-
thorized use, e.g. by handing over
only the remote control without an inte-
grated key when leaving the vehicle for
valet parking etc., refer to page34.<
For additional details on alarm system,
refer to page42.
Remote control
1Unlock, convenience opening mode
and alarm system
2Lock and secure, switch off tilt alarm
sensor and interior motion sensor,

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Malfunction
The remote control can be subjected to
malfunctions by local radio waves.
Should the remote control fail to operate
owing to interference of this kind, the vehi-
cle can be opened and closed via the door
lock with the integrated key.
When it is no longer possible to lock the
vehicle via the remote control, the battery is
discharged. Use this remote control during
an extended drive; this will recharge the
battery, refer to page34.
Comfort Access*
Carry the remote control on your person if
you want to use the Comfort Access.
Unlocking
>Pull a door handle or
>press the button on the outside of the
luggage compartment lid.
Only the door of the door handle you
have pulled is opened.
You unlock the other doors from the inside
using the central locking system button,
refer to page38.<
Locking and securing
With the driver's door closed, press a door
handle.
You can have various confirmation
signals programmed into the system
to verify that the vehicle has been locked
securely.<
If a remote control is detected in the
interior, the vehicle is unlocked again
or not locked in the first place.<
Opening luggage compartment lid
Press the button on the outside of the lug-
gage compartment lid, refer to page39.
During opening, the luggage com-
partment lid pivots upward and to the
rear. Ensure that adequate clearance is
available before opening.
If a remote control is detected in the lug-
gage compartment after the luggage com-partment lid has been closed, the luggage
compartment lid opens again.<
Changing battery
Replace the battery if it is no longer possi-
ble to unlock or lock the vehicle.
1.Take the key out of the remote control,
refer to page34
2.Press in the detent, refer to arrow1,
e.g. with the key
3.Remove the cover of the battery com-
partment, refer to arrow2
4.Insert a battery of the same type with
the positive side facing upwards
5.Press the cover to close it.
Return used batteries to a recycling
point or your BMW center.<
For US owners only
The transmitter and receiver units comply
with part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communi-
cation Commission regulations. Operation
is governed by the following:
FCC ID: LX8766S
LX8766E
LX8CAS
LX8CAS2
Compliance statement:
This device complies with part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions:
>This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
>this device must accept any interfer-
ence received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.

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When the low beams are switched on,
the interior door handles are also
lighted. The intensity of the lighting is
adjusted using the instrument lighting con-
trol, refer to page101.<
Engaging locks
>Use the central locking button to lock all
of the doors simultaneously, or
>press the individual safety lock buttons
down. To prevent the driver from being
inadvertently locked out of the vehicle,
the lock button on the driver's door
automatically extends again after a brief
period if the door remains open.
Because any persons or animals left
unattended 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.<
Doors
Automatic soft closing*
Apply gentle pressure to the door to close
it. The closing process will then be carried
out automatically.
To avoid injuries, ensure that the
door's travel path is completely free
and clear before closing.<
Luggage compartment lid
Opening from outside
Press button. The luggage compartment lid
opens.
During opening, the luggage com-
partment lid pivots upward and to the
rear. Ensure that adequate clearance is
available before opening.<
The lock
All of the vehicle's keys fit the luggage
compartment lid lock located in the license
plate recess.
Opening separately
Insert the key in the luggage compartment
lid's lock and turn it all the way to the right
– the lid opens.
To avoid being locked out inadvert-
ently, avoid laying the remote control
down in the luggage compartment. The
luggage compartment is locked again as
soon as you close the lid.
If you use the key to unlock the luggage
compartment lid while the alarm system is
armed, the alarm will be triggered. Switch-
ing off the alarm, refer to page42.<

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detected in the period since the system
was armed
>If the indicator lamp flashes after you
unlock the vehicle before the remote
control 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.
F o l l o w i n g t r i g g e r i n g o f a n a l a r m , t h e i n d i c a -
tor lamp will flash continuously.
Tilt alarm sensor and interior motion
sensor
Tilt alarm sensor
The tilt of the vehicle is monitored. The
alarm system reacts, e.g. in case of an
attempted wheel theft or towing.
Interior motion sensor
In order for the interior motion sensor to
function properly, the windows and glass
roof must be completely closed.
Avoiding unintentional alarms
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion
sensor may be switched off at the same
time. This prevents unintentional alarms,
e.g. in the following situations:
>In duplex garages
>When transporting on car-carrying
trains
>When animals are to remain in the
vehicle.
Switching off tilt alarm sensor and
interior motion sensor
Press button 2on the remote
control twice consecutively.
The indicator lamp lights up briefly and then
flashes continuously. The tilt alarm sensor
and the interior motion sensor are switched
off up to the next unlocking and locking
actions. If you wish, the tilt alarm sensor and
interior motion sensor will be perma-
nently deactivated. Please contact your
BMW center for assistance.<
Windows
Opening and closing windows
From radio mode on:
>Press the switch up to the resistance
point:
The window continues to move down-
ward as long as you continue to hold
the switch
>Briefly press the switch beyond the
resistance point:
The window moves downward auto-
matically. Briefly press the switch again
to stop the opening movement.
You can close the windows in the same
manner by pulling the switch.
After switching off ignition
You can still operate the power windows:
>For approx. 15 minutes with the remote
control in the radio mode
>For approx. 1 minute in position 0 or
with the remote control disengaged.
To open, press the switch beyond the
resistance point.
When leaving the vehicle parked,
remove the remote control from the
ignition lock and close the doors; this pre-
caution prevents children from operating
the power windows and injuring them-
selves etc.<

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The headliner insert slides back somewhat
when you raise the roof. When the roof is
opened the headliner retracts with it.
Do not use force to close the head-
liner insert with the roof in its raised
position, as damage to the mechanism
could result. When leaving the vehicle, dis-
engage the remote control in the ignition
lock and close the doors, as otherwise chil-
dren could operate the roof and injure
themselves etc.<
For information on using the convenience
operation at the door lock or with the
remote control, refer to page36 or38.
Automatic* opening and closing
Briefly press the switch beyond the resis-
tance point and then release it.
In addition, the following response is also
automatic:
With the roof open, briefly press the switch
in the 'Raise' direction: the roof rises to its
tilt-up end position.
Press the switch again in any direction to
stop the roof.
Anti-trapping mechanism
If the glass roof meets with resistance dur-
ing closing from approximately the middle
of the roof opening or when closing from
the raised position, then the closing opera-
tion is interrupted and the glass roof opens
again somewhat.
Despite the anti-trapping mechanism
inspect the roof's travel path prior to
closing it, as the safety system might fail to
detect certain kinds of obstructions, such
as very thin objects, and the roof would
continue closing.
The protection provided by the anti-trap-
ping mechanism is limited when the switch
is pressed beyond the resistance point and
held. The roof only opens a short distance.
If you again press the switch beyond the
resistance point and hold it in position
within a period of roughly 2 seconds, the
anti-trapping mechanism will be deacti-
vated.< When you close the glass roof, it will
slow down as it approaches the end
of its travel path; this is to allow the safety
feature to respond more precisely to any
obstructions encountered in this critical
range.<
Following interruptions in electrical
power supply
Following interruptions in electrical power,
for instance, when the battery is discon-
nected, it is possible that the glass roof will
extend to its tilt-up position, but fail to
respond to other commands. The system
must be initialized. BMW recommends hav-
in g t h is w o rk car r ied ou t b y y ou r B MW c en -
ter.
Malfunction
In the event of an electrical defect, you can
operate the glass roof manually:
1.Take out the interior lamp, reach behind
the opening, press out the cover
2.Insert the Allen wrench supplied with
the onboard tool kit, refer to page201,
in the opening provided. Turn to slide
the glass roof in the desired direction.

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Seats
Note before adjusting
Never attempt to adjust your seat
while operating the vehicle. The seat
could respond with unexpected movement,
and the ensuing loss of vehicle control
could lead to an accident.
Also on the passenger's side, do not incline
the backrest too far to the rear while the
vehicle is being driven, as otherwise there
is a danger in the event of an accident of
'sliding under' the safety belt, eliminating
the protection normally provided by the
belt.<
Please observe the information on damage
to safety belts provided on page51 and the
information on the active head restraints on
page49.
The concept
You adjust the seat in two stages:
1Preselect the function: the button lights
up brightly
2Adjustments: slide control knob to
>front or rear or
>upwards or downwards
>or turn
Power seat adjustment
You can use the control knob to adjust var-
ious functions after first selecting them with
the buttons.
To ensure that the safety systems
continue to provide optimized protec-
tion, please observe the adjustment
instructions on page47.<
3Longitudinal direction:
Height:
Backrest:
This button is normally active
4Thigh support:
Height:
Tilt angle:
5Lumbar support
*, refer to next column
6Height of the head restraint:
Front comfort seat* adjustment
In addition to the power seat functions,
several other adjustment options are also
available with the comfort seat:
4Thigh support:
Tilt angle:
5Lumbar support, see below
Backrest width:
Increase or decrease lateral
support
6Shoulder support, see below
Height of the head restraint:
Backrest:
Automatic backrest width
adjustment
The backrest automatically moves to the
widest possible position to ease driver
entry and exit before then returning to the