
Technology for comfort, convenience and safety
98 BMW Night Vision is not a substitute or replace-
ment for driver responsibility or for adapting to 
the visibility conditions and the traffic situation. 
The forward view illuminated by the headlamps 
must always be the basis for making safe driv-
ing decisions; otherwise, a safety risk will 
result.<
Activating BMW Night Vision
1.Turn the light switch to position2 or3, refer 
to page100.
2.When the low beams are switched on:
>Press the  button.
>Press the  button.
Programming button on the steering 
wheel, refer to page52.
The image will be displayed on the Control Dis-
play after a few seconds. Depending on the last 
mode selected, either the normal or full screen 
image will be displayed.
Due to the system's need to adjust periodically, 
a still image is displayed at certain intervals for 
fractions of a second. This is normal and not an 
indication of a problem.
To prevent driving without headlamps, at a 
speed of more than approx. 3 mph/5 km/h and 
when dark, the thermal image on the Control Display is only shown when the low beams are 
on.
BMW Night Vision is not available on the 
rear screen. When the system is active, 
neither the navigation system nor BMW Assist 
can be started from the rear screen.<
Deactivating BMW Night Vision
>Press the  button.
>Press the  button.
>Press the  button.
>Make a selection with the controller, i. e.: 
change the radio station or make a phone 
call. For iDrive details, refer to page16.
Selecting settings
1.Activate BMW Night Vision.
2.Press the controller to display the menu 
items.
3.Select the menu item and press the control-
ler:
>"Zoom": 
At higher speeds, the image is zoomed 
in.
>"Curve mode": 
Depending on the steering angle and 
other parameters, the image section fol-
lows the course of the road to some 
degree.
>"Full screen": 
The image is shown on the entire Con-
trol Display.
>"Contrast": 
The contrast of the screen can be 
adjusted, refer to page172. 

Lamps
100
Lamps
Parking lamps/low beams
0Lamps off and daytime running lamps*
1Parking lamps and daytime running lamps*
2Low beams
3Automatic headlamp control, daytime run-
ning lamps
* and Adaptive Head Light*
If you open the driver's door when the ignition is 
switched off, then the exterior lighting is 
switched off if the light switch is in position0, 2 
or3.
Parking lamps
In switch position1, the front, rear and side 
vehicle lighting is switched on. You can use the 
parking lamps for parking.
The parking lamps drain the battery. Do 
not leave them switched on for long peri-
ods of time; otherwise, it may no longer be pos-
sible to start the engine. It is preferable to 
switch on the left-hand or right-hand roadside 
parking lamps, refer to page101.<
Low beams
The low beams light up when the light switch is 
in position 2 and the ignition is on.
Automatic headlamp control
In the switch position3, the system activates 
the low beams and switches them on or off in 
response to changes in ambient light condi-
tions, for example in a tunnel, at dawn and dusk, 
and in case of precipitation. The LED next to the symbol is illuminated when the low beams are 
on.
The low beams may be switched on when the 
sun is low on the horizon in a clear sky.
The low beams remain switched on 
regardless of the ambient light when you 
switch on the front fog lamps.<
The automatic headlamp control cannot 
serve as a substitute for your personal 
judgment in determining when the lamps 
should be switched on in response to ambient 
lighting conditions. For example, the sensors 
cannot detect fog or hazy weather. To avoid 
safety risks, you should always switch on the 
lamps manually under these conditions.<
Pathway lighting
After parking the vehicle and switching off the 
headlamps, you can use the headlamp flasher 
control to activate the low beams for a period of 
roughly 40 seconds. 
Pressing the  button on the remote control, 
refer to page32, also switches on the low 
beams for approx. 40 seconds. In addition, the 
door handle and interior lamps are switched on 
for approx. 10 seconds.
Daytime running lamps*
The daytime running lamps light up in posi-
tion0, 1 or3. The light output is lower than with 
the low-beam headlamps.
If the light switch remains in position1, then the 
parking lamps are lit after the ignition is 
switched off.
Adaptive Head Light*
The concept
Adaptive Head Light is a variable headlamp 
control system that enables dynamic illumina-
tion of the road surface. Depending on the 
steering angle and other parameters, the light  

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from the headlamp follows the course of the 
road.
Activating Adaptive Head Light
In switch position3, the Adaptive Head Light is 
activated and Automatic headlamp control is 
switched on.
In order not to blind oncoming traffic, the Adap-
tive Head Light is not active when driving in 
reverse and only points toward the passenger 
side when the vehicle is stationary.
Malfunction
The LED above the symbol for automatic head-
lamp control flashes. Adaptive Head Light is 
malfunctioning or has failed. Have the system 
checked as soon as possible.
High beams/
roadside parking lamps
1High beams
2Headlamp flasher
3Roadside parking lamps
Roadside parking lamps, left and right*
You also enjoy the option of lighting up just one 
side of your vehicle when parking:
After parking the vehicle, press the lever in the 
desired direction3, past the resistance point.
The roadside parking lamps drain the bat-
tery. Do not leave them switched on for 
long periods of time; otherwise, it may no longer 
be possible to start the engine.<
Front fog lamps
Briefly press the button to switch on/off.
The parking lamps or low beams must be 
switched on for the fog lamps to operate. The 
green indicator lamp on the Info Display lights 
up whenever the fog lamps are on.
If the automatic headlamp control is acti-
vated, the low beams will come on auto-
matically when you switch on the fog lamps.<
Instrument lighting
You can adjust the lighting intensity with the 
knurled wheel.
Interior lamps
The interior lamps, footwell lamps, door entry 
lighting, the perimeter lighting, and the luggage 
compartment lamps are controlled automati-
cally. 

Lamps
102
Switching interior lamps on and off
Briefly press the button.
If you wish the interior lamps, footwell lamps, 
door entry lighting, and the perimeter lighting to 
stay off, press and hold the button for approx. 
3seconds.
To revert to normal operation, briefly press the 
button.
The button for the interior lamps in the rear pas-
senger area only switches these lamps on and 
off.
Reading lamps
Reading lamps are provided in the front and 
rear, adjacent to the interior lamps. They can be 
switched on and off with the respective button 
located next to the them.
To avoid discharging the battery, all of the 
vehicle's interior lamps are automatically 
extinguished approx. 15 minutes after the igni-
tion is switched off.<  

Climate
104
Automatic climate control
1AUTO program, left side of passenger 
compartment, refer to section below
2Outside air/AUC Automatic recirculated-air 
control/recirculated air105
3Switching off automatic climate 
control105
4Temperature, left side of passenger 
compartment105
5Maximum cooling106
6Air volume, left side of passenger 
compartment106
7Defrosting windows and removing 
condensation106
8Air volume, right side of passenger 
compartment1069Temperature, right side of passenger 
compartment105
10Residual heat mode106
11Rear window defroster107
12Switching cooling function on and off 
manually107
13AUTO program, right side of passenger 
compartment, refer to section below
14Air grille for interior temperature sensor – 
please keep clear and unobstructed
15Parked car ventilation109
> lights up: activation time activated
> flashes: parked car ventilation 
switched on
The current setting for air distribution appears 
on the Control Display, refer to page106.
A congenial climate
For almost all conditions, the AUTO program1 
offers the optimal air distribution and air vol-
ume. Select an interior temperature that you 
find pleasant.
The following section contains more detailed 
information on the available setting options.
The settings are stored for the remote key cur-
rently in use.
AUTO program
The AUTO program handles the 
adjustment of air distribution to the 
windshield and side windows, in 
the direction of the upper body, and in the foot-
well, as well as the adjustment of the air volume. It also adapts your instructions for the tempera-
ture to outside influences throughout the year.
The cooling is switched on automatically with 
the AUTO program. At the same time, a con-
densation sensor controls the program so as to 
prevent window condensation as much as pos-
sible.
Intensity of AUTO program
You can adjust the intensity of the AUTO pro-
gram by repeatedly pressing the AUTO button. 
Press the button to have the current setting 
briefly displayed on the lower status line of the 
Control Display.
You can also adjust the intensity of the AUTO 
program via iDrive. 

Climate
106 5.Turn the controller to adjust the tempera-
ture:
>Turn toward the left, toward blue: colder
>Turn toward the right, toward red: 
warmer
6.Press the controller to save the setting.
Maximum cooling
Maximally cooled air is obtained as 
quickly as possible at an outside 
temperature of approx. 327/06 
and with the engine running.
The automatic climate control 
changes over to the lowest temperature and 
switches into the recirculated-air mode. The 
maximum air quantity only flows out of the vents 
for the upper body. So open these vents for 
maximum cooling.
Air volume
You can vary the air volume by 
turning. You can reactivate the 
automatic air supply mode by 
pressing the AUTO button.
Manual air distribution
You can adapt the air distribution to your own 
personal preferences:
1.Open the start menu.
2.Open "Climate".
3.Turn the controller to select driver's side or 
passenger side.4.Select the desired field and press the con-
troller.
1Air directed toward the windshield and side 
windows
2Air to the upper body
3Air to footwell
You can only use the condensation sensor in 
the AUTO program. Press the AUTO button 
when you notice condensation on windows and 
wish to take advantage of the condensation 
sensor.
Defrosting windows and removing 
condensation
Quickly remove ice and condensa-
tion from the windshield and front 
side windows.
Also switch on the air conditioner.
Residual heat
The system uses the warmth 
stored in the engine to heat the 
interior when the ignition is off, e.g. 
while the vehicle is stopped at a 
school to pick up a child.
The function can be switched on when the fol-
lowing conditions are met:
>up to 15 minutes after switching off the 
engine
>with the engine at operating temperature
>with sufficient battery voltage
>at an outside temperature below 777/
256
The LED lights up when the function is 
switched on. 

Climate
110 6.Enter the desired time:
>Turn to change the setting.
>Press the controller to adopt the setting.
Activating timer
iDrive, for principle details, refer to page16.
1.Press the   button to open the start 
menu.
2.Move the controller toward "Climate".
3.If need be, select the   symbol and press 
the controller to switch to the other side of 
the menu.
4.Select "Parked car" and press the control-
ler.
5.Select "Time 1" or "Time 2" and press the 
controller.
The activation time is activated. 
LED on the automatic climate control lights 
up.
LED on the automatic climate control flashes 
when the system has switched on.
The parked car ventilation is only avail-
able for activation within the next 
24 hours. After this, the time will have to be 
reconfirmed.< 

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Integrated universal remote 
control*
The concept
The integrated universal remote control can 
replace as many as three hand-held transmit-
ters for various radio-controlled accessories, 
such as garage doors, entrance gates, or light-
ing systems. The integrated universal remote 
control registers and stores signals from the 
original hand-held transmitters.
The signal of an original hand-held transmitter 
can be programmed into one of the three mem-
ory buttons1. After this, the programmed 
memory button1 will operate the system in 
question. The LED2 flashes to confirm trans-
mission of the signal.
Should you sell your vehicle one day, be sure to 
delete the stored programs beforehand for your 
security, refer to page112.
To prevent possible damage or injury, 
during programming or before each use 
of the programmed device by the integrated 
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 transmitter.<
Checking compatibility
If you see this symbol on the packaging 
or in the manual supplied with the orig-
inal hand-held transmitter, then it is 
safe to assume that it is compatible with the 
integrated universal remote control.
If you have additional questions, please 
contact your BMW center or call: 
1-800-355-3515.
Information is also provided on the Internet at: 
www.bmwusa.com or 
www.homelink.com. HomeLink is a registered trademark of 
Johnson Controls, Inc.<
Programming
1Memory buttons
2LED
Fixed-code hand-held transmitters
1.Switch on the ignition, refer to page57.
2.When using for the first time: Press the left 
and right memory buttons1 for approx. 
20 seconds until the LED2 flashes rapidly. 
All stored programs are deleted.
3.Hold the original hand-held transmitter at a 
distance of approx. 4 in/10 cm to 12 in/
30 cm from the memory buttons1.
The required distance between the 
hand-held transmitter and memory 
buttons1 depends on the relevant system 
of the original hand-held transmitter used.<
4.Simultaneously press the transmit button 
on the original hand-held transmitter and 
the desired memory button1 of the inte-
grated universal remote control. The LED2 
flashes slowly at first. As soon as the LED2 
flashes rapidly, release both buttons. If the 
LED2 does not flash rapidly after approx. 
15 seconds, alter the distance and repeat 
the step.
5.To program other original hand-held trans-
mitters, repeat steps 3 and 4.