
Notes
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Notes
Using this Owner's Manual 
In compiling this Owner's Manual we have 
made every effort to furnish you with a con-
venient reference source affording quick 
access to all the essentials. The fastest way 
to find detailed information on any specific 
subject is to turn to the comprehensive 
index at the back of the manual. For a brief 
initial overview, please refer to the first 
chapter. 
Should the day come when you decide to 
sell your BMW, please remember to make 
certain that the new owner receives this 
Owner's Manual; it is an important part of 
the vehicle.
Additional sources of information
If you have any additional questions, your 
BMW center will be glad to advise you.
You can find information on BMW, e.g. 
technology, on the Internet at 
www.bmwusa.com.
Symbols used 
Indicates precautions that must be 
followed precisely in order to avoid 
the possibility of personal injury and seri-
ous damage to the vehicle.
Contains information that will assist 
you in gaining the optimum benefit 
from your vehicle and enable you to care 
more effectively for your vehicle.
R efe rs  to m e asu r es t ha t ca n b e t aken  
to help protect the environment.
*Indicates special equipment, country-
specific equipment and optional extras 
when available.
"..." Identifies Control Display texts used to 
select individual functions.
{...}Verbal instructions to use with the 
voice command system.
{{...}}Identifies the answers generated by 
the voice command system.
Vehicle Memory, Key Memory, refer 
to page 56. Identifies functions that 
can be specifically adapted for a particular 
key or vehicle. These adjustments can be 
performed either by yourself or by your 
BMW center. 
Symbols on vehicle components 
Indicates that you should consult the 
relevant section of this Owner's Man-
ual for information on a particular part or 
assembly. These sections contain information on 
using the voice command system. 

At a glance
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Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
1Glasses compartment116
2Storage compartment116
3Switching audio and video sources on/
off and adjusting volume149
4Telephone keypad, folding176
5Automatic air distribution and supply, 
left side of passenger 
compartment104
6Outside air/AUC Automatic recircu-
lated-air control/Recirculated air105
7Defrosting windshield and windows and 
removing condensation105
8Control Display17
9Temperature, left side of passenger 
compartment: turn 
For maximum cooling: press105
10Glass roof, electric
*44
11Memory keys for integrated universal 
remote control
*112
12Air supply, left side of passenger com-
partment: turn 
To switch off automatic climate control: 
press105,107
13Reading lamps102
14Hazard warning flashers
15Interior lamps102
16Air supply on right side of passenger 
compartment10417Temperature, right side of passenger 
compartment: turn 
For residual heat utilization: press105
18Rear window defroster
19Air conditioning105
20Starting an emergency call177
21Opening the glove compartment
22Automatic air distribution and supply, 
right side of passenger 
compartment107
23Station/track search and CD
*, TV* 
and DVD
*148
24Central locking system38
25Controller17
26Control Center buttons17
27Seat adjustment47
Heated seats
*52
Active seat ventilation
*52
Active seat for driver
*53
Seat, mirror and steering wheel 
memory55 

Control Center
20
Symbols 
To select the second page 
To return to the first page 
To exit from the list
To transfer the current display to 
the assistance window. For more 
detailed information on the assis-
tance window, refer to page22
To transmit vehicle data to BMW 
Service Center 
To set display units and formats, 
refer to page89 
To change the language of the dis-
play texts, refer to page89
To select settings for vehicle func-
tions
Programmable function key, refer to 
page54
Programmable function key, refer to 
page17
To set the brightness of the screen, 
refer to page90 

Opening and closing
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Opening and closing
Key/remote control 
1Remote controls with integrated key. 
They specify the functions of the Key 
Memory. Individual functions of your 
vehicle may behave differently depend-
ing on the remote control used.
To differentiate, you can mark the 
remote controls using the color-coded 
decals you received on taking delivery 
of the vehicle 
There is an extended-life battery 
in every remote control which is 
charged automatically in the ignition 
lock as you drive. 
If you have any remote control units that 
are not being used on a regular basis, 
you should therefore remember to 
recharge these units by using them to 
drive the vehicle for an extended period 
at least once every six months, also 
refer to page 36.
With Comfort Access, there is a battery 
in every remote control. For instructions 
on changing batteries, refer to 
page37.< 
2Spare key for storage in a safe place, 
such as in your wallet. This key is not 
intended for constant use 3Adapter for spare key 
The adapter can be used to store the 
spare key. It can be stored in the place 
provided within the luggage compart-
ment lid-mounted onboard tool kit to 
ensure that it will always be available, 
refer to page201. You can find more 
detailed information on using the 
adapter in the section Using the spare 
key adapter 
Removing key from remote control 
Press button1 to release the key. 
You can use the integrated key to unlock 
and lock the following: 
>The storage compartment under the 
front armrest 
>The driver's door 
>The luggage compartment lid. 
Within the storage compartment you will 
also find the switch for locking the luggage 
compartment separately, refer to page40. 
If you lock the storage compartment and 
only turn over the remote control, no 
access is possible via the luggage com-
partment lid. This is an advantage in a 
hotel, for example.  

Controls
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Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
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,  

Opening and closing
36 switch on interior lamps and door-
mounted proximity lamps 
3Open luggage compartment lid 
4Switch on interior lamps and pathway 
lighting, activate panic mode 
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.< 
When it is no longer possible to lock 
the vehicle via the remote control, the 
battery is discharged. Use this remote con-
trol during an extended drive; this will 
recharge the battery, refer to page34. 
In the event of a system malfunction, 
please contact your BMW center, which is 
also your source for replacement keys.< 
Releasing 
Press button 1. 
The interior lamps and the door-mounted 
proximity lamps come on.
Press the button once to unlock the driver's 
door only; press a second time to unlock all 
remaining doors as well as the luggage 
compartment lid and the fuel filler door. 
Convenience opening mode 
Briefly press button 1and then hold 
down. 
The windows and the glass roof open. 
The glass roof will not be retracted if it is 
already in its raised position. 
Locking and securing 
Press button 2. 
Switching on interior lamps and 
door-mounted proximity lamps 
If the vehicle is locked, press 
button2.
Switching on interior lamps 
Press button 4. You can also use this function to locate 
your vehicle in parking garages etc. 
Panic mode* 
By pressing and holding button4for 
more than approx. two seconds, you can 
trigger the alarm system
* in response to 
any impending danger. 
To switch off the alarm: press any of the 
buttons.
Opening luggage compartment lid 
Briefly press button 3. 
The luggage compartment lid opens, 
regardless of whether it was previously 
locked or unlocked. 
During opening, the luggage com-
partment lid pivots upward and to the 
rear. Ensure that adequate clearance is 
available before opening. 
To avoid being inadvertently locked out, 
never lay the remote control down in the 
luggage compartment. If the vehicle is 
locked, the luggage compartment lid is also 
locked again when closed.< 
Automatic luggage compartment lid 
operation* 
Opening luggage compartment lid
Briefly press button 3. 
The luggage compartment lid opens all the 
way, regardless of whether it was previ-
ously locked or unlocked. 
To interrupt the opening process: 
Press the button again while opening is in 
progress. 
During opening, the luggage com-
partment lid pivots upward and to the 
rear. Ensure that adequate clearance is 
available before opening. 
To avoid being inadvertently locked out, 
never lay the remote control down in the 
luggage compartment. If the vehicle is 
locked, the luggage compartment lid is also 
locked again when closed.<  

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Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
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. 

Opening and closing
38 Any unauthorized modifications or 
changes to these devices could void 
the user's authority to operate this equip-
ment.<
Using key 
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 compart-
ment lid and the fuel filler door.
You can have various confirmation 
signals programmed into the system 
to verify that the vehicle has been locked 
securely.< 
Convenience operation 
You also have the option of operating the 
windows and the glass roof from the 
driver's door lock.
>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. 
Watch during the closing process to 
b e su r e th at  n o on e is i nj ur e d. R ele as-
ing the key stops the operation.< 
Manual operation 
If an electrical defect occurs, you can 
unlock or lock the driver's door with the key 
in the end positions of the door lock. 
Opening and closing: 
from inside 
You can operate the central locking system 
with this button when the driver's door is 
closed. The doors and luggage compart-
ment lid are unlocked or locked  
only. The anti-theft alarm system is not 
activated. 
Also, the fuel filler door remains unlocked 
to allow refueling.
If the remote control, refer to page 36, 
or Comfort Access, refer to page37, 
have been used to unlock only the driver's 
door and you press the button when 
the driver's door is open, the other doors, 
the luggage compartment lid, and the fuel 
filler door are unlocked. 
If the driver's door is closed, pressing 
the button locks it.< 
You can also have the system pro-
grammed to activate the central lock-
ing system automatically whenever the 
vehicle is set in motion, or when a specific 
interval elapses after it is unlocked, pro-
vided that neither the doors nor the lug-
gage compartment lid are opened in the 
meantime. This can be adjusted to be key-
specific.< 
Unlocking and opening doors 
>Either unlock the doors together with 
the button for the central locking sys-
tem and then pull the release handle 
above the armrest or 
>pull the release handle for each door 
twice: the first pull unlocks the door, 
and the second one opens it.