
Cockpit
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Cockpit
All around the steering wheel: controls and displays
1Convertible: opening and closing rear 
window39
2Convertible: opening and closing windows 
together39
3Convertible: opening and closing back 
windows38
4Opening and closing front windows38
5Adjusting exterior mirrors52
Automatic parking function536
Turn signals64
High beams, headlamp flasher97
High-beam assistant
*97
Roadside parking lamps97
Check Control79
Computer75 

At a glance
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Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
1Coupe: glass sunroof, electric with raise 
function
*40
2Microphone for handsfree mode for 
telephone
* 
and voice command system*22
Convertible: microphone on steering 
column
3Reading lamps99
4Interior lamps99
5Coupe: initiating emergency call
*202
6Indicator/warning lamp for front passenger 
airbag
*92
7Convertible: initiating emergency 
call
*202
8Control Display16
9Hazard warning flashers
10Central locking system32
11Automatic climate control100
12Changing
>radio station145
>track14013Ejecting
>navigation DVD
*120
>audio CD140
14Player for navigation DVD in Professional
* 
navigation system120
15Drive for audio CDs140
16Switching audio sources on/off and 
adjusting volume141
18Bracket for cup holder109
19Controller16
Turn, press or move horizontally in four 
directions
20Activating voice command system
*22
21Opening start menu on Control Display17
22Dynamic Driving Control64 Temperature setting, 
left/right100
Automatic air distribution and 
volume101
Cooling function102
AUC Automatic recirculated-air 
control103
Maximum cooling103
Residual heat mode103
Switching off automatic climate 
control103
Air volume102
Defrosting windows and removing 
condensation102
Rear window defroster100
17
Heated seats52
PDC Park Distance Control
*85
DTC Dynamic Traction Control87
Convertible: opening the convert-
ible top42
Convertible: closing the convertible 
top42 

iDrive
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Status information
1Display for:
>Entertainment:
Radio, CD
>Telephone
* in "Communication": 
Name of linked mobile phone, network 
search or no network
>"BMW Assist"
*:
Existing voice connection with a service 
from BMW Assist
2Entertainment sound output off
3Display for:
> New entries present in "Missed calls"
*
> Roaming active
4 Telephoning
* is possible if the mobile 
phone is logged onto the vehicle
 Reception strength in mobile phone 
network depends on mobile phone
5Time
Other displays:
When Check Control information appears or 
entries are made via the voice command sys-
tem
*, the status information is temporarily 
hidden.
Assistance window*
Additional information can be displayed in the 
assistance window:
>the computer or the trip computer
>the arrow display or map view in vehicles 
equipped with navigation system
*
>The current position
Selecting displays
1.Move the controller to the right to switch to 
the assistance window and press the con-
troller.
2.Select a menu item.
3.Press the controller. 

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Mobility
Switching assistance window on/off
1.Move the controller to the right to switch to 
the assistance window and press the con-
troller.
2.Select "Assist. window off" and press the 
controller.
To switch on, switch to the assistance window 
and press the controller.
Switching Control Display 
on/off
1.Press the   button.
This opens the start menu.
2.Press the controller to open the   menu.
3.Select "Display off" and press the control-
ler.
To switch on, press the controller. 

Voice command system
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Notes
The mobile phone can also be operated 
by voice commands, refer to page170.<
For voice commands, bear the following in 
mind:
>Say the commands and numbers smoothly 
and at normal volume, avoiding excessive 
emphasis and pauses. This also applies to 
spelling when entering the destination.
>Always say the commands in the language 
of voice command system.
>When selecting a radio station, use the 
usual pronunciation of the station name.
>For entries in the voice-activated phone 
book, only use names in the language of the 
voice command system and no abbrevia-
tions.
>Keep the doors, windows and glass sun-
roof
* or convertible top closed to prevent 
interference from ambient noise.
>Avoid background noises in the vehicle 
while speaking. 

Opening and closing
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Operating from outside
>via the remote control
>via the door lock
>with comfort access
* via the door handles
These actions operate the anti-theft system at 
the same time. It prevents the doors from being 
unlocked using the lock buttons or door han-
dles. The alarm system
 is likewise armed/dis-
armed. The interior lamps and the courtesy 
lamps
* are also switched on and off with the 
remote control.
You can find more detailed information on the 
alarm system
 on page35.
Operating from inside
Via the central locking button, refer to page32. 
The fuel filler door
 and the compartment in the 
front center console are not locked, refer to 
page32.
In the event of a serious accident, the central 
locking system unlocks automatically. The haz-
ard warning flashers and interior lamps are also 
switched on.
Opening and closing: from 
outside
Using the remote control
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 when you leave the 
vehicle; this precaution ensures that you will 
remain able to unlock the vehicle from the out-
side at all times.<
Unlocking
You can use the button to unlock the vehicle 
depending on the current setting.
iDrive, for principle details, refer to page16.
1.Press the   button.
This opens the start menu.
2.Press the controller to open the   menu.3.Select "Vehicle settings" and press the 
controller.
4.Select "Door locks" and press the control-
ler.
5.Select "Central locking" and press the con-
troller.
6.Select "Unlock button" and press the con-
troller.
7.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.
Press the button twice to unlock the 
entire vehicle.
8.Press the controller.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
Convenience opening mode
Press the   button longer:
>Coupe: the windows are opened, the glass 
sunroof
* is raised and the sliding visor 
slides back. 

Controls
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Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
>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 doors
Press the   button.
Switching on interior lamps
If the vehicle is locked, press the   button.
You can also use this function to locate your 
vehicle in parking garages etc.
Panic mode*
You can also trigger the alarm system in case of 
danger:
Press the   button for at least three seconds.
To switch off alarm: press any button.
Opening luggage compartment lid
Press the   button for approx. 1 second.
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 again after closing.
Coupe: during opening, the luggage compart-
ment lid pivots back and up. Make sure there is 
sufficient clearance.<
Setting confirmation signals
You can set confirmation signals to acknowl-
edge the locking and unlocking of the vehicle.
1.Open the start menu.
2.Press the controller to open the   menu.
3.Select "Vehicle settings" and press the 
controller.
4.Select "Door locks" and press the control-
ler.5.Select "Confirmation" and press the con-
troller.
6.Select the desired signal.
7.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, unlock and lock the 
vehicle via the door lock using the key.
If it is no longer possible to lock the vehicle 
using the remote control, then the battery is 
discharged. Use 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
LX8CAS2
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 

Opening and closing
32 >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
When unlocking
1.Turning the key once unlocks the driver's 
door and the fuel filler door.
2.A second turn of the key unlocks the pas-
senger door and luggage compartment lid.
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.
iDrive, for principle details, refer to page16.
1.Press the   button.
This opens the start menu.
2.Press the controller to open the   menu.
3.Select "Vehicle settings" and press the 
controller.
4.Select "Door locks" and press the control-
ler.
5.Select "Central locking" and press the con-
troller.
6.Select "Relock door if not opened"
 or "Lock after driving".