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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-
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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