
Opening and closing
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Opening and closing
Keys/remote controls
Each remote control contains a rechargeable 
battery that is automatically recharged when it 
is in the ignition lock while the car is being 
driven. Use each remote control at least twice a 
year for longer road trips in order to maintain the 
batteries' charge status. In cars with convenient 
access
*, the remote control contains a replace-
able battery, refer to page38.
The settings called up and implemented when 
the car is unlocked depend on which remote 
control is used to unlock the car, refer to Per-
sonal Profile, next column.
In addition, information about service require-
ments is stored in the remote control, refer to 
Service data in the remote control, page226.
Integrated key
Press button1 to release the key.
The integrated key fits the following locks:
>Glove compartment, refer to page109
>Driver's door, refer to page31>Sedan:
Luggage compartment lid, refer to page33
New remote controls
Your BMW center can supply new remote con-
trols with integrated keys as additional units or 
as replacements in the event of loss.
Personal Profile
The concept
You can set many of your BMW's functions to 
suit your personal needs and preferences. 
Without any action on your part, Personal Pro-
file ensures that most of these settings are 
stored for the remote control currently in use. 
When you unlock the car, the remote control 
used for the purpose is recognized and the set-
tings stored for it are called up and imple-
mented.
This means that your personal settings will be 
activated for you, even if in the meantime your 
car was used by someone else with another 
remote control and the corresponding settings. 
The individual settings are stored for up to three 
remote controls.
Personal Profile settings
For more information on specific settings, refer 
to the specified pages.
>Assignment of programmable memory 
keys, refer to page21
>Response of the central locking system 
when the car is unlocked, refer to page29
>Automatic locking of the vehicle, refer to 
page32
>Automatic call-up
* of the driver's seat posi-
tion after unlocking, refer to page47
>Programming buttons
* on the steering 
wheel, refer to page50 

Controls
 31Reference
At a glance
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
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.
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 
Commission regulations. Operation is gov-
erned by the following:FCC ID:
LX8766S 
LX8766E 
LX8CAS
Compliance statement: 
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC 
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two 
conditions:
>This device must not cause harmful inter-
ference, and
>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.<
Opening and closing:
Using the door lock
You can set the way in which the car is 
unlocked, refer to page29.
Convenient operation
At the door lock, you can operate the windows 
and glass roof
*/panorama glass roof*.
Hold the key in the position for unlocking or 
locking.
Watch during the closing process to 
ensure that no one is injured. Releasing 
the key stops the operation.<
Manual operation
In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can 
lock and unlock the driver's door by turning the  

Opening and closing
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Malfunction
Convenient access may malfunction due to 
local radio waves. If this happens, open or close 
the vehicle via the buttons on the remote con-
trol or using the integrated key. To start the 
engine afterward, insert the remote control into 
the ignition switch.
Warning lamps
The warning lamp in the instrument 
cluster lights up when you attempt to 
start the engine: the engine cannot 
be started. The remote control is not inside the 
vehicle or is malfunctioning. Take the remote 
control with you inside the vehicle or have it 
checked. If necessary, insert another remote 
control into the ignition switch.
The warning lamp in the instrument 
cluster lights up while the engine is 
running: the remote control is no 
longer inside the vehicle. After the engine is 
switched off, the engine can only be restarted 
within approx. 10 seconds.
The indicator lamp in the instrument 
cluster comes on and a message 
appears on the Control Display: 
replace the battery in the remote control.
Replacing the battery
The remote control for convenient access con-
tains a battery that will need to be replaced from 
time to time.
1.Take the integrated key out of the remote 
control, refer to page28.
2.Remove the cover.
3.Insert the new battery with the plus side fac-
ing up.4.Press the cover on to close.
Take the old battery to a battery collec-
tion point or to your BMW center.<
Windows
To prevent injuries, watch the windows 
while closing them. 
Take the remote control with you when you 
leave the car, otherwise children could operate 
the electric windows and possibly injure them-
selves.<
Opening, closing
>Press the switch to the resistance point:
The window opens as long as you press the 
switch.
>Press the switch beyond the resistance 
point:
The window opens automatically. Press the 
switch again to stop the opening move-
ment.
You can close the windows in the same manner 
by pulling the switch.
There are separate switches in the rear seat 
armrests.
After switching off the ignition
When the remote control is removed or the igni-
tion is switched off, you can still operate the 
windows for approx. 1 minute as long as no 
door is opened.
For information on convenient operation via the 
remote control or the door lock, refer to page29 
or31. For information on closing with conve-
nient access, refer to Locking on page30. 

Telephoning
182
Telephoning
The concept
Your BMW is equipped with a full mobile phone 
preparation package. After pairing a suitable 
mobile phone with the vehicle once, you can 
operate the mobile phone via iDrive, the buttons 
on the steering wheel or via voice commands.
Once a mobile phone has been paired with your 
vehicle, it is automatically recognized as soon 
as it is inside the vehicle while the engine is run-
ning or the ignition is switched on. You can 
store the pairing data for up to four mobile 
phones simultaneously. If several mobile 
phones are detected at the same time, the 
mobile phone last paired can be operated via 
the vehicle.
Using the telephone inside 
the vehicle
Using the snap-in adapter*
The so-called snap-in adapter, a holder for 
mobile phones, allows you to charge the mobile 
phone's battery and connect the mobile phone 
to your vehicle's outside antenna. This ensures 
better network reception and consistent repro-
duction quality. Please contact your 
BMW center to find out for which mobile 
phones there are snap-in adapters available.
For your safety
A car phone makes life more convenient in 
many ways, and can even save lives in an emer-
gency. While you should consult your mobile 
phone's separate Owner's Manual for a detailed 
description of safety precautions and informa-
tion, we request that you direct your particular 
attention to the following:
Only make entries when the traffic situa-
tion allows you to do so. Do not hold the 
mobile phone in your hand while you are driving; 
use the hands-free system instead. If you do 
not observe this precaution, your being dis-tracted can endanger vehicle occupants and 
other road users.<
Suitable mobile phones
Please ask your BMW center which mobile 
phones with Bluetooth interface are supported 
by the mobile phone preparation package and/
or which mobile phones are compatible with the 
snap-in adapter. By virtue of their particular 
software versions, these mobile phones sup-
port the functions described in this Owner's 
Manual. Malfunctions may occur with other 
mobile phones.
Care instructions
You can find what you need to know about car-
ing for your mobile phone in the separate Caring 
for your vehicle brochure and in the mobile 
phone Owner's Manual.
Operating options
You can operate the mobile phone* using:
>Buttons on the steering wheel, refer to 
page10
>iDrive, refer to page187
>Voice commands, refer to page193
>Programmable memory keys, refer to 
page21
Avoid operating a mobile phone recognized by 
the vehicle via the mobile phone's keypad, oth-
erwise malfunctions may result.
Making phone calls with the 
BMW Assist system*: BMW Assist 
calls
You can use the BMW Assist System via the 
hands-free unit for BMW Assist calls.
* 

Everything from A - Z
254 Brake system120
– BMW Maintenance 
System226
– breaking in120
– disc brakes122
Breakdown services, refer to 
Roadside Assistance235
Breaking in the clutch120
Breaking in the differential, 
refer to Engine and 
differential120
Break-in period120
Brightness of the Control 
Display84
"Brightness" on the Control 
Display84
Bulb changing, refer to Lamps 
and bulbs229
Button for starting the engine, 
refer to Start/stop button56
Buttons on the steering 
wheel11
C
California Proposition 65 
warning6
"Call"190,201
Call
– accepting188
– displaying accepted190
– ending189
– missed190
– starting189
Calling
– from phone book189
– from Top 8 list190
– redialing190
Can holders, refer to Cup 
holders111
Capacities246
Capacity of the cargo bay245
Car battery, refer to Vehicle 
battery233
Car care, refer to Caring for 
your vehicle brochure
Car-care products, refer to 
Caring for your vehicle 
brochure"Car Data"73
Care, refer to Caring for your 
vehicle brochure
Cargo, securing124
Cargo bay114
– capacity245
– convenient access37
– folding up the floor 
panel116
– lamp, refer to Interior 
lamps99
– opening from inside33
– opening from outside33
– partition net114
– roll-up cover114
Cargo bay lid, refer to 
Luggage compartment lid/
tailgate33
Cargo bay net, refer to 
Partition net114
Cargo loading
– securing cargo124
– stowing cargo123
– vehicle123
Caring for artificial leather, 
refer to Caring for your 
vehicle brochure
Caring for leather, refer to 
Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
Caring for plastic, refer to 
Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
Caring for the carpet, refer to 
Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
Caring for the vehicle finish, 
refer to Caring for your 
vehicle brochure
Car jack
– jacking points233
Car key, refer to Integrated 
key/remote control28
Car phone182
– installation location, refer to 
Center armrest110
– refer to Mobile phone182
– refer to separate Owner's 
ManualCar radio, refer to Radio160
Car wash122
– also refer to Caring for your 
vehicle brochure
– with convenient access37
Catalytic converter, refer to 
Hot exhaust system121
"Categories" for satellite 
radio167
CBS Condition Based 
Service226
"CD"156,169
CD changer169
– compressed audio files169
– controls156
– fast forward/reverse173
– installation location173
– playing a track171
– random order172
– repeating a track172
– selecting a CD169
– selecting a track170
– switching on/off156
– tone control157
– volume157
CD player169
– compressed audio files169
– controls156
– fast forward/reverse173
– playing a track171
– random order172
– repeating a track172
– selecting a track170
– switching on/off156
– tone control157
– volume157
Center armrest110
Center brake lamp
– replacing bulb233
Center console, refer to 
Around the center 
console14
"Central locking"30
Central locking
– from inside32
– from outside29
Central locking system29
– convenient access36
– hotel function34 

Everything from A - Z
256 Dashboard lighting, refer to 
Instrument lighting99
Data, technical242
– dimensions243
– engine242
– weights245
"Date"81
Date
– setting80
– setting format81
"Date format"81
"Daytime running lamps"97
Daytime running lamps97
DBC Dynamic Brake 
Control86
"Deactivated"48
Deactivating front passenger 
airbags94
Deadlocking, refer to 
Locking30
Decommissioning the vehicle, 
refer to Caring for your 
vehicle brochure
Defect
– door lock31
– fuel filler door206
– glass roof40
– panorama glass roof42
"Delete address book" in 
navigation140
"Delete all numbers" on the 
mobile phone191
"Delete data" in 
navigation140
"Delete" for mobile 
phone191
Destination address
– deleting140
– entering130,134Destination for navigation
– destination list137
– entry130
– home address140
– manual entry130,134
– selecting from address 
book139
– selecting using 
information136
– selecting via language134
– selecting via map135
– storing138
Destination guidance143
– canceling voice 
instructions51
– changing specified 
route141
– displaying route144
– distance and arrival143
– starting143
– terminating/continuing143
– voice instructions146
– volume of voice 
instructions147
Destination list for navigation 
system137
Destinations recently driven 
to137
"Details" for audio mode177
"Dial" for mobile phone189
"Dial number"189
Digital clock71
Digital compass108
Digital radio, refer to High 
Definition Radio163
Dimensions243
Directional indicators, refer to 
Turn signals60
Direction instructions, refer to 
Voice instructions146
Directory for navigation, refer 
to Address book138
Displacement, refer to Engine 
data242
Display, refer to iDrive 
controls16
Display lighting, refer to 
Instrument lighting99
"Display off"21Displays
– on the Control Display16
Displays, refer to Instrument 
cluster12
Displays and controls10
Disposal
– coolant224
– remote control battery38
– vehicle battery234
Distance control, refer to 
Active cruise control64
Distance remaining to service, 
refer to Service 
requirements76
"Distance to dest."74
Distance warning, refer to 
PDC Park Distance 
Control85
Door key, refer to Remote 
control with integrated 
key28
Door lock31
"Door locks"30,31,32,77
Doors, emergency 
operation31
DOT Quality Grades217
Draft-free ventilation103
Drinks holders, refer to Cup 
holders111
Drive-off assistance, refer to 
Dynamic Stability Control 
DSC86
Drive-off assistant88
Driving around a traffic 
congestion150
Driving lamps, refer to Parking 
lamps/low beams96
Driving notes120
Driving off on hills, refer to 
Drive-off assistant88
Driving route, refer to 
Displaying route144
Driving stability control 
systems86
Driving through water122
Driving tips, refer to Driving 
notes120
Dry air, refer to Cooling 
function103