
Practical interior accessories
112
Practical interior accessories
Integrated universal remote 
control* 
The concept
The integrated universal remote control can 
replace as many as three hand-held trans-
mitters for various remote-controlled 
accessories, such as door openers and 
house alarm systems. The integrated uni-
versal remote control registers and stores 
signals from the original hand-held trans-
mitters.
The signal of an original hand-held trans-
mitter can be programmed on one of the 
three memory keys1. Following that, each 
of the devices can be actuated with the 
appropriately-programmed memory key1. 
The indicator lamp 2 flashes to confirm 
transmission of the signal.
Should you sell your vehicle one day, be 
sure to delete the stored programs before-
hand for your safety, refer to page113.
To prevent possible damage or injury, 
before programming or using the inte-
grated universal remote control, always 
inspect the immediate area to make certain 
that no people, animals or objects are 
within the swiveling and movement range 
of the device. Also, comply with the safety 
precautions of the original hand-held trans-
mitter.< 
Checking compatibility 
If you see this symbol on the pack-
aging or in the manual supplied with 
the original hand-held transmitter, it 
is safe to assume that it is compatible with 
the integrated universal remote control.
If you have additional questions, 
please consult your BMW center or 
call 1-800-355-3515.
You can also visit these websites:
www.bmwusa.com or 
www.homelink.com. HomeLink is a registered trademark owned 
by Johnson Controls, Inc.< 
Programming 
1Memory keys
2Indicator lamp 
Fixed-code hand-held transmitter
1.Switch on the ignition
2.When using for the first time: press both 
outer keys1 for approx. 20 seconds, 
maintaining pressure until the indicator 
lamp2 starts to flash. The three mem-
ory keys1 are cleared
3.Hold the original hand-held transmitter 
at a distance of approx. 2 in/5 cm to 
8 in/20 cm from the memory keys1
The required distance between 
the hand-held transmitter and 
memory keys1 depends on the relevant 
system of the original hand-held trans-
mitter used.<
4.Simultaneously press the transmit key 
on the original hand-held transmitter 
and the desired memory key1 of the 
integrated universal remote control. 
Initially, the indicator lamp2 flashes 
slowly. Release both keys as soon as 
the indicator 2 lamp flashes rapidly. If 
the indicator lamp2 does not flash rap-
idly after approx. 15 seconds, change 
the distance
5.To program other original hand-held 
transmitters, repeat steps 3 and 4.  

Controls
 113Reference
At a glance
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
The corresponding memory key1 is now 
programmed with the signal of the original 
hand-held transmitter.
The device can be operated as of ignition 
on.
If the device can not be operated 
after repeated programming, check 
whether the original hand-held transmitter 
uses an alternating-code system. To do so, 
either read the instructions of the original 
hand-held transmitter or press and hold 
down the programmed memory key1 of 
the integrated universal remote control. 
If the indicator lamp2 on the integrated 
universal remote control flashes quickly 
for a brief period and then remains lit up 
for approx. two seconds, this indicates 
that the original hand-held transmitter is 
equipped with an alternating-code system. 
In the case of an alternating-code system, 
program the memory keys1 as described 
at the section on alternating-code transmit-
ters.<
Alternating-code transmitters
Consult the operating instructions of the 
unit you wish to set when programming the 
universal remote control. You will find infor-
mation there on the possibilities for syn-
chronization.
When programming hand-held transmitters 
that employ an alternating code, please 
observe the following supplementary 
instructions:
Programming will be easier with the 
aid of a second person.<
1.Park your vehicle within the range of the 
remote-controlled device
2.Program the integrated universal 
remote control as described at the sec-
tion on fixed-code hand-held transmit-
ters
3.Localize the key on the receiver of the 
device you want to set up, e.g. on the 
upper section of the motor
4.Press the key on the receiver of the 
device you want to set up. After step 4, 
you have approx. 30 seconds for step 55.Press the programmed memory key1 
on the integrated universal remote con-
trol three times. 
The corresponding memory key1 is now 
programmed with the signal of the original 
hand-held transmitter. 
If you have any additional questions, 
please contact your BMW center.< 
Clearing memory keys 
Individual memory keys1 can not be 
cleared. However, you clear all three mem-
ory keys1 together as follows:
Press both outer keys1 of the integrated 
universal remote control for approx. 
20 seconds, maintaining pressure until the 
indicator lamp2 starts to flash.
Roller sun blinds* 
Rear window blind
To actuate as of radio mode, briefly press 
the button in the driver's door. 
Roller sun blinds for rear side 
windows 
Activate by briefly pressing the desired but-
ton with the ignition lock as of radio mode. 

 177
Entertainment
Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips Communications
Navigation
Mobility
Hands-free system 
The hands-free microphone is located on 
the left-hand side on the headliner. 
The hands-free system is activated when-
ever you establish or receive a call using 
the following:
>Buttons on the steering wheel, page16
>Voice command system, page26, 
except for incoming calls
>Control Center, page175
>Telephone keypad, folding, page176.
Volume adjustment 
You can adjust the volume for the hands-
free unit:
Turn this button during a call to select the 
desired volume.
The hands-free unit will remain at this vol-
ume 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.< 
Starting an emergency call 
1.To open the protective cover:
Briefly press the protective cover
2.Press the emergency call button for at 
least 2 seconds.
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.
Conditions for an emergency call:
>Ignition key from radio position
>The wireless communications network 
is available
>The emergency call system is operable.
If the current position of your vehicle can be 
determined with vehicles with an activated 
BMW Assist, it will be transmitted to the 
BMW Assist response center. 
A navigation CD/DVD must be 
inserted, as otherwise the current 
vehicle position cannot be determined. 
If the navigation system is inoperative, the 
current position of the vehicle is not trans-
mitted.< 
Following transmission of the data a confir-
mation report will appear on the Control 
Display. The response center can initiate 
immediate action for emergency assis-
tance.
If it is repeatedly not possible to transfer 
the data, a voice connection to the BMW 
Assist response center will be established.
If conditions allow, remain in the vehi-
cle until the connection has been 
established. You will then be able to pro- 

Reference 219
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
"Audio"
– audio mode148
– radio152
Audio148
– adjusting tone149
– controls148
– switching on/off149
– volume149
"AUDIO" for 
DVD mode169
Audio mode148
"AUTO", automatic climate 
control107
Automatic
– air distribution104
– air supply104
– headlamp control100
– luggage compartment lid 
operation36,41
– steering wheel 
adjustment54
– windshield washer72
Automatic car wash, refer 
to the Caring for your 
vehicle brochure
Automatic climate 
control103
– rear air conditioner109
– rear cooler114
– settings in Control 
Display107
Automatic curb monitor56
Automatic Hold
– parking65
– parking brake65
Automatic recirculated-air 
control AUC105
Automatic soft closing
– doors39
– luggage compartment 
lid40
Automatic station 
search152
Automatic station 
storage153Automatic transmission 
with Steptronic68
– ignition62
– interlock62
– selector lever interlock68
– shiftlock69
– towing210
"AUTO P"
– function button54
– vehicle65
AUTO program, refer to 
Automatic air 
distribution104
"AUTOSTOR" for radio154
Average fuel 
consumption86
– setting units89
Average speed86
– setting units89
"Avoid highway"137
Avoiding tolls137
"Avoid route"141
"Avoid sect."140
"Avoid tolls"137
Axle loads, refer to 
Weights216
"A-Z", telephone179
B
Backrests, refer to Seat 
adjustment47,48
Backrest width 
adjustment47
Backup lamps, bulb 
replacement203
"Balance" in audio 
mode150
Bandages, refer to 
First-aid kit209
Bar, towing211
"Bass" in audio mode150
Battery207
– indicator lamp207
– jump-starting209
– remote control34
– switch207
"BC", refer to Computer87
Belts, refer to Safety 
belts51
Beverage holders116Blower, automatic climate 
control103
BMW active seat53
"BMW Assist"182
BMW Assist182
BMW Maintenance 
System198
"BMW Services", 
BMW Assist182
Bottle holder, refer to 
Beverage holders116
Brake fluid197
– indicator lamp13
– level197
Brake Force Display97
Brake hydraulic 
systems197
Brake lamps
– adaptive, refer to Brake 
force display97
– bulb replacement203
– indicator lamp, defective 
lamp83
Brake pad wear indicator, 
indicator lamp13
Brake rotors
– brake system123
– break-in122
Brakes123
– ABS92
– brake fluid197
– break-in122
– indicator/warning 
lamps13,92,94
– parking brake64
Brake system197
– brake fluid level197
– brake pads82
– break-in122
– disc brakes123
– indicator lamp13
Breakdown recovery, refer 
to Roadside 
Assistance182
Breakdown service, refer to 
Roadside Assistance182
Break-in procedures122
"Brief info", Control 
Center22 

Everything from A to Z
220 "Brightness"
– in the Control Center90
– in TV mode164
Brightness90
– in TV mode164
– on Control Display90
Bulb replacement, refer to 
Lamps and bulbs201
Buttons on multi-function 
steering wheel16
– automatic transmission 
with Steptronic70
Bypassing traffic 
congestion140
C
Calculating distance86
California laws
– Event Data Recorders200
– Proposition 65 
Warning200
Call
– beginning178
– during a call179
– ending178
– replacing179
– when absent181
Calling
– from phone book179
– from the Top 8 list180
– redialing180
– with telephone keypad, 
folding176
Calls, switching between 
two calls179
Can holder, refer to 
Beverage holders116
Capacities217
Car care, refer to the Caring 
for your vehicle brochure
Car-care products, refer to 
the Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
"Car data", vehicle84
Care, refer to the Caring for 
your vehicle brochure
Caring for the vehicle finish, 
refer to the Caring for 
your vehicle brochure
Car jack points205Car key, refer to 
Key/remote control34
Carpet care, refer to the 
Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
Car phone, refer to 
separate portable phone 
Owner's Manual174
Car radio, refer to 
Radio152
Car wash122
– refer to the Caring for your 
vehicle brochure
– with Comfort Access122
Catalytic converter, refer to 
High temperatures122
CBC Cornering Brake 
Control92
– warning lamp13
CBS Condition Based 
Service198
"CD"
– in audio mode148
– in CD player mode158
CD changer160
– adjusting tone149
– controls148
– fast forward, reverse162
– location160
– random sequence161
– sampling161
– selecting a CD161
– selecting track162
– starting160
– volume149
CD player158
– adjusting tone149
– controls148
– fast forward, reverse159
– random sequence158
– sampling158
– selecting tracks158
– starting158
– volume149
Center armrest115,118
Center brake lamp, bulb 
replacement203
Center console, refer to 
Comfort features14Central locking system35
– Comfort Access37
– interior38
"CHANGE" for 
navigation137
Changes, technical, refer to 
For your own safety5
Changing language89
Changing navigation CDs/
DVDs130
Changing scale140
Changing settings on the 
Control Display89
Changing time display89
Changing units of measure 
in Control Display89
Changing wheels204
Charge current indicator 
lamp83
CHECK button84
Check Control83
– "Check"84
Child's seats, refer to Child-
restraint systems58
Child-restraint systems58
Child-safety lock60
Chrome parts, refer to the 
Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
Chrome-plated parts, care, 
refer to the Caring for 
your vehicle brochure
Cigarette lighter117,118
Cleaning, vehicle, refer to 
the Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
Cleaning windshield72
Climate comfort 
windshield126
"Climate" for seat 
heating52
"Clock"90
Clock81
– 12/24-hour mode89
– setting90
– setting time and date90
Closing
– from inside38
– from outside35
Clothes hooks116
Cockpit10,14 

Everything from A to Z
222 Defrosting windows105
– automatic climate 
control105
Defrosting windows and 
removing condensation, 
automatic climate 
control105
Defrosting windshield, 
refer to Defrosting 
windows105
"DELETE" for 
navigation136,137
Destination address
– deleting137
– entering134
Destination for 
navigation132
– selecting using voice142
– selecting via 
information135
Destination guidance139
– changing route 
specifications137
– continuing142
– displaying driving 
route131
– distance and arrival86
– interrupting142
– interrupting voice 
instructions141
– selecting new route140
– starting139
– terminating142
– volume of voice 
instructions141
Destinations recently 
driven to137
"Dest. input" for 
navigation132
"Detour" for navigation141
Dialed numbers for 
telephone180
Differential, break-in122
Digital clock81
Dimensions215
Dimmed interior mirror53
Dipstick, engine oil195
Directional indicators, 
refer to Turn signals71Direction instruction, refer 
to Voice instructions141
Directory, refer to
– Address book142
– Phone book179
Disc brakes123
Displacement, refer to 
Engine specifications214
Display, refer to Control 
Display18
Display direction, 
altering140
Display elements12
Display illumination101
Display lighting, refer to 
Instrument lighting101
Display of faults83
Displays, refer to Info 
Display12
Disposal
– battery of remote 
control37
– vehicle battery207
Distance86
– unit of measure89
Distance control, refer to 
Active cruise control75
Distance to destination86
Distance warning91
Door entry lighting102
Door keys34
Door lock38
DOT Quality Grades190
Draft-free ventilation106
Driving lamps, refer to 
Parking lamps/
low beams100
Driving notes122
Driving stability control92
Driving through water, 
flooding123
Driving time87
Dry air, refer to 
A/C operation105
"DSC", vehicle94
DSC Dynamic Stability 
Control93
– indicator lamp13
"DTC", vehicle93DTC Dynamic Traction 
Control93
– indicator lamp13
"DVD"
– in audio mode148
– in DVD mode166
DVD changer165
– adjusting picture168
– adjusting tone149
– controls148
– country codes166
– DVD controller166
– fast forward167
– fast reverse167
– freezing frame168
– searching for chapter168
– selecting a track167
– selecting DVD167
– selecting language168
– selecting picture 
format168
– selecting subtitles168
– specific menu169
– starting166
– volume149
DVD multimedia changer, 
refer to DVD changer165
Dynamic Brake Control 
DBC94
– indicator lamp13
Dynamic destination 
guidance, traffic 
information during 
destination guidance140
Dynamic Drive95
Dynamic Stability Control 
DSC93
– indicator lamp13
Dynamic Traction Control 
DTC93
– indicator lamp13
E
EBV Electronic brake-force 
distribution93
EDC Electronic Damping 
Control95
Editorial notice5 

Reference 225
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Imitation leather, refer to 
the Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
Independent ventilation
– entering switch-on 
times110
– switching on and off110
"Indep. ventil", 
independent 
ventilation110
Index218
Indicator/warning lamp
– airbags99
– alarm system42
– brakes13
– coolant temperature83
– DSC93
– engine temperature83
– fasten safety belt51
– Flat Tire Monitor96
– fog lamps101
– reserve86
Indicator and warning 
lamps, overview13
"Individual", automatic 
climate control108
Individual adjustments, 
refer to Vehicle Memory, 
Key Memory56
Individual air 
distribution108
Individual button 
assignment17
– on steering wheel54
Inflation pressure, tires188
Inflation pressure 
monitoring, refer to Flat 
Tire Monitor95
Info Display12
Info menu22
Information
– on country135
– on current position135
– on destination 
location135
"Information" for 
navigation135,136
Information on travel 
direction, refer to Voice 
instructions141Infrared windshield, refer to 
Entry/pass tags126
Instrument cluster, refer to 
Info Display12
Instrument illumination, 
refer to Instrument 
lighting101
Instrument lighting101
Instrument panel, refer to 
Cockpit10,14
Integrated universal remote 
control112
Interesting destination136
Interior lamps102
– remote control36
Interior mirror, automatic 
dimming feature53
Interior motion sensor43
– switching off43
Interior rearview mirror53
Interlock, refer to Steering 
locked62
Intermittent operation, 
wiper72
J
Jacking points for vehicle 
jack205
Joystick, refer to Control 
Center17
Jumpering, refer to Jump-
starting209
Jump-starting209
K
Keyless Go, refer to 
Comfort Access37
Keyless opening and 
closing, refer to 
Comfort Access37
Key Memory56
Keys34
– adapter for spare key34
Kick-down69
Knock control187
L
Lamps, refer to Parking 
lamps/low beams100
Lamps and bulbs201
Lashing eyes, refer to 
Securing cargo125
"Last dest." for 
navigation136
"Last" for telephone180
LATCH child-restraint 
fixing60
Leather care, refer to the 
Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
LEDs light-emitting 
diodes204
"Left"
– for seat heating52
– with the automatic climate 
control107
Length, refer to 
Dimensions215
Level control system97
License plate lamp, bulb 
replacement203
Light alloy wheels, care, 
refer to the Caring for 
your vehicle brochure
Light-emitting diodes204
Lighter117,118
Lighter socket117
Lighting
– of instruments101
– of vehicle100
Lights on warning100
Light switch100
Limit87
"Limit", refer to Setting 
speed limit88
"Limited Release", 
Control Center24
Lists in Control Display19
Litter container115
Load, refer to Loading124
Loading, vehicle124
Location
– CD changer160
– DVD changer165
– navigation drive130
– telephone176,178 

Reference 227
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
N
"Name" for navigation133
"Navigation"131
Navigation destination
– manual entry132
– selecting from the 
directory134
– selecting via map135
Navigation drive, 
location130
Navigation system130
– address book142
– adjusting volume27,141
– current position143
– destination entry132
– destination guidance in 
assistance window131
– destination list137
– displaying route139
– looking for interesting 
destination136
– manually entering 
destination address132
– navigation CD/DVD130
– new route140
– recent destinations136
– route list140
– selecting destination via 
information135
– selecting destination via 
map135
– selecting route 
criteria137
– starting destination 
guidance139
– switching off, refer to 
Terminating/interrupting 
destination guidance142
– terminating/interrupting 
destination guidance142
– voice instructions141
"Navi info.", function 
button54
Neck restraints, refer to 
Head restraints49
Nets125
"New route" for 
navigation140"Next"
– looking for interesting 
destinations136
– selecting destination via 
map135
"None Release", 
Control Center24
Notepad function28
Notepad of voice command 
system28
Nozzles, refer to 
Ventilation106,110
Nylon rope210
O
OBD socket200
Octane numbers, refer to 
Fuel specifications187
Odometer81
– refer to Trip odometer81
Oil
– additives, refer to 
Diesel engine196
– dipstick195
– filling capacity217
– specified engine oils196
– viscosity ratings196
Oil change intervals, refer 
to Service requirement 
display82
Oil consumption195
Oil filter change217
Oil level195
– indicator lamp83
Oil pressure, indicator 
lamp83
Oil sensor, indicator 
lamp83
Oil temperature83
"OK" for DVD mode169
Onboard computer refer to 
Control Center17
Onboard tool kit201
"On country" for 
navigation136
"1,2,3"179
"On location" for 
navigation135"On town/city" for 
navigation136
Opening and closing
– from inside38
– from outside35
– via door lock38
– with remote control35
Opening without key, refer 
to Comfort Access37
Oral note28
Outside air105
Outside air mode, 
automatic climate 
control105
Outside temperature 
display81
– changing unit of 
measure89
Overview
– operating principle10
– radio control148
P
Panic mode36
Park detent, refer to 
Transmission lockout69
Park Distance Control 
PDC91
Parking, vehicle64
Parking aid, refer to PDC 
Park Distance Control91
Parking brake64
– Automatic Hold65
– manual operation64
Parking lamps100
– bulb replacement202
Parking lamps/low 
beams100
"Parking lamps on!", 
vehicle85
Parking with Automatic 
Hold65
Parts and accessories, 
refer to Your individual 
vehicle5
Passenger-side mirror tilt 
function56
Pathway lighting100