
Controls
 31Reference
At a glance
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Switching on interior lamps
While the car is locked: 
Press the   button. 
You can also use this function to locate your 
vehicle in parking garages etc.
Unlocking the luggage compartment 
lid
Press the   button for approx. 1 second.
The luggage compartment lid opens a short 
distance, regardless of whether it was locked or 
unlocked.
The luggage compartment lid swings 
back and up when opened. Ensure that 
there is sufficient clearance. To avoid locking 
yourself out by accident, do not place the 
remote control in the cargo bay. A previously 
locked luggage compartment lid is locked again 
after closing.
Before and after each trip, check that the lug-
gage compartment lid has not been inadvert-
ently unlocked.<
Convertible: convenient loading*
Within a range of approx. 13ft/4m from the vehi-
cle you can use the remote control to half close 
the retractable hardtop when it is open to ease 
loading of the cargo bay.
1.Briefly press the   button and, within one 
second, press again and hold until the 
retractable hardtop stops in an intermediate 
position. The luggage compartment lid 
opens slightly.
2.Open the luggage compartment lid, press 
the cargo bay partition upward and stow the 
cargo in the cargo bay.
3.Press down the cargo bay partition until it 
engages on both sides and close the lug-
gage compartment lid.
4.Press the   button for a longer period to 
fold the retractable hardtop back in.
Confirmation signals
You can activate or deactivate the confirmation 
signals.1.Open the start menu.
2.Press the controller to open the   menu.
3.Select "Settings" and press the controller.
4.Select "Vehicle / Tires" and press the con-
troller.
5.If necessary, move the highlight marker to 
the uppermost field. Turn the controller 
until "Door locks" is selected and press the 
controller.
6.Select "Confirmation" and press the con-
troller.
7.Select the desired signal.
8.Press the controller.
 The signal is activated.
Malfunctions
The remote control may malfunction due to 
local radio waves. If this occurs, unlock and lock 
the car at the door lock with the integrated key.
 Convertible: if hardtop movement via the 
remote control is interrupted briefly, the move-
ment will be completed more quickly if you keep 
the corresponding button pressed continu-
ously.
If the car can no longer be locked with a remote 
control, the battery in the remote control is dis-
charged. Use the remote control on an 
extended trip to recharge the battery, refer to 
page28. The remote control for convenient 
access
* contains a battery that may have to be 
changed, refer to page38.
For US owners only
The transmitter and receiver units comply with 
part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communications  

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Practical interior accessories
Integrated universal remote 
control*
The concept
The integrated universal remote control can 
replace as many as three hand-held transmit-
ters for various remote-controlled devices, 
such as garage doors and gates or lighting sys-
tems. 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 on 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 
safety, refer to page111.
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 peo-
ple, animals or objects are within the pivoting or 
travel range of the device being operated. Com-
ply also with the safety instructions supplied 
with the original hand-held transmitter.<
Checking compatibility
If this symbol appears on the package 
or in the instructions supplied with the 
original hand-held transmitter, you can 
assume that the radio remote control device will 
be compatible with the integrated universal 
remote control.
For additional information, please contact your 
BMW center or call: 1-800-355-3515.
You can also obtain information 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 page59.
2.When starting operation for the first time: 
Press the left and right memory buttons1 
for approx. 20 seconds until the LED2 
flashes rapidly. The three memory buttons 
are cleared.
3.Hold the original hand-held transmitter at a 
distance of approx. 4 to 12 in/10 to 30 cm 
from the memory buttons1.
The required distance between the 
hand-held transmitter and the mem-
ory buttons1 depends on the system of the 
respective original hand-held transmitter 
used.<
4.Simultaneously press the transmit key on 
the original hand-held transmitter and the 
desired memory button 1 on the integrated 
universal remote control. The LED 2 flashes 
slowly at first. As soon as the LED2 flashes 
rapidly, release both buttons. If the LED2 
does not flash rapidly after approx. 15 sec-
onds, alter the distance and repeat this 
step.
5.To program other original hand-held trans-
mitters, repeat steps 3 and 4. 

Everything from A - Z
258 Fast forward
– CD changer177
– CD player177
"Fast route" in navigation145
Filter
– refer to Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic 
climate control108
Fine wood, refer to Caring for 
your vehicle brochure
First aid pouch237
Fixture for remote control, 
refer to Ignition lock59
Flashlight, refer to LED hand 
lamp114
Flash when locking/
unlocking31
Flat tire
– Run-Flat Tires222
– Tire Pressure Monitor 
TPM93
Flat Tire Monitor FTM92
– indicating a flat tire93
– indicator/warning lamp93
– initializing the system92
– malfunction93
– snow chains92,223
– system limits92
Flat tires, refer to Tire 
condition221
Floor mats, carpets, refer to 
Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
Fluid reservoir, refer to 
Washer fluid reservoir65
"FM", waveband160,164
FM, waveband164
Fog lamps102
– indicator lamp13,102
Folding in the mirrors, before 
driving into a car wash52
Folding up the floor panel119
Footbrake, refer to Braking 
safely126
Footwell lamps, refer to 
Interior lamps103
For your own safety5
Four-wheel drive, refer to 
xDrive90Frequency, selecting 
manually165
Front airbags97
FTM, refer to Flat Tire 
Monitor92
Fuel211
– average consumption76
– gauge75
– high-quality brands211
– quality211
– specifications211
– tank contents, refer to 
Capacities247
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel 
gauge75
Fuel display, refer to Fuel 
gauge75
Fuel filler door210
– releasing in the event of 
electrical malfunction210
Fuses235
G
Garage door opener, refer to 
Integrated universal remote 
control110
Gasoline
– refer to Average 
consumption76
Gasoline, refer to Required 
fuel211
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel 
gauge75
Gear indicator, automatic 
transmission with 
Steptronic61
Gearshift lever
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic62
– manual transmission61
Gearshifts
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic62
– manual transmission61
General driving notes125Glass roof, electric39
– closing after electrical 
malfunction40
– convenient operation30,32
– initializing40
– opening, closing39
– operation with convenient 
access37
– pinch protection system40
– power failure40
– raising39
– remote control30
Glove compartment113
– LED hand lamp114
GPS navigation, refer to 
Navigation system132
Grills104
Gross vehicle weight, refer to 
Weights247
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking 
brake60
Hand lamp, refer to LED hand 
lamp114
Hands-free system14
Hazard warning flashers14
HDC Hill Descent Control90
"HD radio"167
HD radio, refer to High 
Definition Radio167
Head airbags97
Headlamp control, 
automatic100
Headlamp flasher63
– indicator lamp11,13
Headlamps
– care, refer to Caring for your 
vehicle brochure
Head restraints47
– front, removing48
– rear, removing48
– sitting safely45
Heated
– mirrors53
– rear window107
– seats49 

Reference 263
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
R
Radio
– autostore165
– controls160
– High Definition Radio167
– listening to stations164
– regional programs167
– sampling stations165
– satellite radio170
– selecting a 
waveband160,164
– selecting the frequency 
manually165
– station search165
– stations with best 
reception165
– storing stations166
– switching on/off160
– tone control161
– volume161
Radio position, refer to Radio 
readiness59
Radio readiness59
– switched off59
– switched on59
Radio-remote key, refer to 
Remote control with 
integrated key28
Rain sensor64
"Random", refer to Random 
play176
"Random all" for audio 
mode177
"Random directory" for audio 
mode177
Random play176
"RDS" Radio Data 
System167
Reading lamps103
Rear lamps, refer to Tail 
lamps233
– replacing bulb233
Rear seats
– adjusting head restraints48
– folding down backrests117
Rear turn signals
– replacing bulb233
Rear ventilation108Rearview mirror, refer to 
Mirrors52
Rear window defroster107
Rear window roller blind, refer 
to Roller sun blinds113
"Received calls"194
Receiving level of mobile 
phone, refer to Status 
information20
Recirculated-air mode106
Recirculation of air, refer to 
Recirculated-air mode106
Reclining seat, refer to 
Backrest46
Recording times, refer to 
Stopwatch86
"Redial" for mobile phone194
Refueling210
Releasing
– hood224
Remaining distance, refer to 
Cruising range75
Remote control28
– battery renewal38
– convenient access36
– garage door opener110
– luggage compartment lid31
– malfunction31,37
– removing from the ignition 
lock59
– service data229
"Repeat directory" for audio 
mode176
"Repeat" for audio mode176
"Repeat track" for audio 
mode176
Replacement remote 
control28
Replacing bulbs, refer to 
Lamps and bulbs231
Replacing tires222
Replacing tires, refer to New 
wheels and tires222
Reporting safety defects6
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel 
gauge75
"Reset"92,94
Reset, refer to Resetting tone 
settings163"Reset" for stopwatch86
"Reset" for tone settings163
Residual heat107
Restraint systems
– for children56
– refer to Safety belts51
Retractable hardtop41
– care, refer to Caring for your 
vehicle brochure
– convenient operation30
– opening and closing42
– remote control30
Reverse
– CD changer177
– CD player177
Reverse gear
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic62
– manual transmission61
Road map149
"Roadside Assistance"202
Roadside 
Assistance
202,236
Roadside parking lamps102
Roadworthiness test, refer to 
Service requirements79
Roller sun blinds113
Rollover protection system, 
convertible98
– resetting99
Roof load capacity247
Roof-mounted luggage 
rack129
"Roomsound", refer to Tone 
control162
Rope, refer to Tow-starting, 
towing away240
Rotary/pushbutton, refer to 
iDrive16 

Reference 267
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Torque, refer to Engine 
data244
Touch tone dialing196
Tow bar239
Tow fitting239
– screw thread239
Tow fittings for tow-starting 
and towing away239
Towing238
– car with automatic 
transmission238
– methods239
Towing and tow-starting238
Town/city for destination135
"Town / City" in destination 
entry135
Tow rope240
Tow-starting238,240
"TPM"94
TPM, refer to Tire Pressure 
Monitor93
Tracks
– random play sequence176
– sampling, Scan175
– searching for175
Track width, refer to 
Dimensions245
Traction control, refer to DSC 
Dynamic Stability 
Control89
Traffic information for 
navigation
– calling up152
– display on route map153
– during destination 
guidance154
– switching on/off151
– symbols154
"Traffic Info settings"152
Traffic jam
– displaying traffic 
information151
– driving around154Transmission
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic61
– manual transmission61
– overriding selector lever lock 
for automatic transmission 
with Steptronic63
Transmission interlock
– refer to Changing selector 
lever position62
– refer to P Park62
Transporting children 
safely56
Transport securing devices, 
refer to Securing cargo128
Tread depth, refer to Minimum 
tire tread221
Treble, refer to Treble and 
bass161
Treble, tone control
161
"Trip computer"77
Trip computer77
Trip-distance counter, refer to 
Trip odometer74
"Triple turn signal"64
Triple turn signal activation64
Trip odometer74
Trunk lid, refer to Luggage 
compartment lid33
Turning circle, refer to 
Dimensions245
Turn signal indicators
– indicator/warning lamp12
– triple turn signal64
Turn signals63
Tying down loads, refer to 
Cargo loading128
U
Underbody protection, refer to 
Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
Uniform Tire Quality Grading/
UTQR220
"Units"78
Units
– average consumption78
– temperature78Universal garage door opener, 
refer to Integrated universal 
remote control110
Universal mobile phone 
preparation package, refer 
to separate Owner's Manual
Universal remote control110
Unlatching, refer to 
Unlocking36
"Unlock button"30
Unlocking
– from inside33
– from outside29
– luggage compartment lid37
– without remote control, refer 
to Convenient access36
"Update services"205
USB-audio interface180
"USB" for audio 
mode179,181
V
Vehicle
– battery235
– breaking in124
– care, refer to Caring for your 
vehicle brochure
– cargo loading127
– Identification Number, refer 
to Engine compartment225
– measurements, refer to 
Dimensions245
– parking60
– washing, refer to Caring for 
your vehicle brochure
– weight247
"Vehicle / Tires" for 
unlocking30
Vehicle decommissioning
– refer to Caring for your 
vehicle brochure
Vehicle jack235
Vehicle position, refer to 
Displaying current 
position155
Ventilation107
– draft-free108
– in the rear108