
Cockpit
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Cockpit
Around the steering wheel: controls and displays
1Convertible: opening and closing rear 
window39
2Convertible: opening and closing windows 
together39
3Convertible: opening and closing rear 
windows39
4Opening and closing front windows38
5Exterior mirrors, folding in and out53
6Adjusting exterior mirrors53
Automatic curb monitor547
Turn signals63
High beams, 
headlamp flasher104
High-beam assistant
*104
Roadside parking lamps104
Check Control79
Computer75 

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1Coupe: glass sunroof, electric with raise 
function
*40
2Coupe: microphone for hands-free mode 
for telephone
* and voice command 
system
*23
Convertible: microphone on steering 
column
3Reading lamps107
4Interior lamps106
5Coupe: initiating SOS emergency 
request227
6Indicator lamp
 for front passenger 
airbags95
7Convertible: initiating SOS emergency 
request
*227
8Control Display16
9Hazard warning flashers
10Central locking system32
11Automatic climate control10812Changing
>radio station163
>track173
13Ejecting
>navigation DVD
*132
>audio CD173
14Programmable memory/direct selection 
buttons21
15Drive for navigation DVD in Professional
* 
navigation system132
16Drive for audio CDs173
17Entertainment sound output on/off 
and adjusting volume159
19Bracket for cup holder118
20Controller16
Turn, press or move horizontally in four 
directions
21Opening start menu on Control Display17
22Dynamic Driving Control62 Temperature setting, 
left/right108
Automatic air distribution and 
volume109
Cooling function111
AUC Automatic recirculated-air 
control111
Recirculated-air mode111
Maximum cooling111
Residual heat mode112
Switching off automatic climate 
control112
Air volume110
Defrosting windows and removing 
condensation110
Rear window defroster108
18
Heated seats*53
PDC Park Distance Control
*85
DTC Dynamic Traction Control88
Convertible: opening the convert-
ible top43
Convertible: closing the convertible 
top43 

Opening and closing
36
Indicator lamp displays
>The indicator lamp below the interior rear-
view mirror flashes continuously: the sys-
tem is armed.
>The indicator lamp flashes after locking: the 
doors, hood or luggage compartment lid are 
not properly closed. Even if you do not close 
the alerted area, the system begins to mon-
itor the remaining areas, and the indicator 
lamp flashes continuously after approx. 
10 seconds. However, the interior motion 
sensor is not activated.
>After the vehicle is unlocked, the indicator 
lamp goes out: no manipulation or 
attempted intrusions have been detected in 
the period since the system was armed.
>The indicator lamp flashes after unlocking 
until the remote control is inserted into the 
ignition lock, however for a maximum of 
approx. 5 minutes: an attempted entry has 
been detected in the period since the sys-
tem was armed.
Tilt alarm sensor
Monitors the inclination of the vehicle. The 
alarm system reacts, for example, if someone 
attempts to steal the wheels or tow the vehicle.
Interior motion sensor
Coupe:
In order for the interior motion sensor to func-
tion properly, the windows and glass sunroof
* 
must be completely closed.
Convertible:
Monitors the interior up to the height of the seat 
cushions. This means that the alarm system, 
including the interior motion sensor, is armed even if the convertible top is open. Falling 
objects, e.g. leaves, can trigger false alarms, 
refer to Avoiding unintentional alarms.
Avoiding unintentional alarms
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor 
may be switched off at the same time. 
This prevents unintentional alarms, e.g. in the 
following situations:
>In two-level garages
>When transporting on car-carrying trains, 
by sea or on a trailer
>When animals are to remain in the vehicle
Switching off tilt alarm sensor and 
interior motion sensor
Press the   button on the remote control 
again as soon as the vehicle is locked.
The indicator lamp lights up briefly and then 
flashes continuously. The tilt alarm sensor and 
the interior motion sensor are switched off until 
the vehicle is unlocked and locked again.
Comfort access*
Comfort access allows you to access your vehi-
cle without having to hold the remote control in 
your hand. It is sufficient to carry the remote 
control with you, e.g. in your jacket pocket. The 
vehicle automatically detects the associated 
remote control in the immediate vicinity or in 
the interior.
Comfort access supports the following func-
tions:
>Unlocking/locking vehicle
>Comfort closing with Coupe
>Opening luggage compartment lid sepa-
rately
>Starting engine
Functional requirement
>The vehicle or the luggage compartment lid 
can only be locked if the vehicle detects that 
the remote control you are carrying is out-
side the vehicle. 

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>Press the switch beyond the resistance 
point:
The window opens automatically. Pressing 
the switch again stops the opening move-
ment.
You can close the windows in the same manner 
by pulling the switch.
Convertible: opening, closing
For information on window operation with com-
fort access, also refer to page37.
To close the side windows while the vehi-
cle is being driven, always close the rear 
windows first or all four windows simulta-
neously; otherwise, the windows cannot close 
tightly at higher speeds.<
Individually
>Press switch to resistance point:
The window continues to open for as long 
as you hold down the switch.
>Press the switch beyond the resistance 
point:
The window opens automatically. Pressing 
the switch again stops the opening move-
ment.
You can close the windows in the same manner 
by pulling the switch. The rear windows cannot 
be closed automatically.
Together
1.Briefly press button1:
The LEDs in button1 and switch2 light up 
for approx. 10 seconds.
2.Press switch 2:
>Down to the resistance point:
All windows, including the rear window, 
continue to open as long as you press 
the switch.
You can close the windows in the same 
manner by pulling the switch.
>Press the switch beyond the resistance 
point:
All windows open automatically. Press-
ing the switch again stops the opening 
movement.
Briefly press button 1 again to deactivate the 
function. The LEDs go out.
Rear window
1.Briefly press button1:
The LEDs in button1 and switch2 light up 
for approx. 10 seconds.
2.Press switch 2:
>Down to the resistance point:
The rear window continues to open for 
as long as you hold down the switch. 

Opening and closing
40 You can close the rear window in the 
same manner by pulling the switch.
>Press the switch beyond the resistance 
point:
The rear window opens automatically. 
Pressing the switch again stops the 
opening movement.
Briefly press button 1 again to deactivate the 
function. The LEDs go out.
The rear window opens and closes auto-
matically when you open or close the con-
vertible top.<
For information on using the convenient opera-
tion mode at the door lock or with the remote 
control, refer to page31 or32.
Coupe: for information on comfort closing with 
comfort access, refer to page37.
After switching off ignition
You can still operate the windows with the 
remote control removed or the ignition 
switched off for approx. 1 minute, as long as 
neither of the doors has been opened.
Pinch protection system
If the closing force exceeds a specific value as a 
window closes, the closing action is interrupted 
and the window reopens slightly.
Despite the pinch protection system, 
inspect the window's travel path prior to 
closing it, as the safety system might fail to 
detect certain kinds of obstructions, such as 
thin objects, and the window would continue 
closing.
Do not install any accessories in the range of 
movement of the windows, otherwise the pinch 
protection system will be impaired.
Convertible: the rear side windows and rear 
window are not equipped with a pinch protec-
tion system. Therefore, watch the rear side win-
dows and the rear window during closing, oth-
erwise injuries can occur.<
Closing without pinch protection 
system
In case of danger from outside or if, for example, 
ice on the window prevents normal closing, pro-
ceed as follows:
1.Pull the switch beyond the resistance point 
and hold. The pinch protection system is 
limited and the window opens slightly if the 
closing force exceeds a certain value.
2.Pull the switch beyond the resistance point 
and hold again within approx. 4 seconds. 
The window closes without the pinch pro-
tection system.
Coupe:
Glass sunroof, electric with 
raise function*
The glass sunroof and sliding visor are opera-
tional whenever the ignition is switched on.
To prevent injuries, exercise care when 
closing the glass sunroof and keep it in 
your field of vision until it is shut.
Always take along the remote control when you 
leave the vehicle; otherwise, children could, for 
example, operate the roof and injure them-
selves.<
Raising and closing glass sunroof
>Briefly press the switch:
The sunroof opens and the sliding visor 
moves back approx. 2 in/5 cm
or
press the switch twice beyond the resis-
tance point toward the rear:
The sunroof opens and the sliding visor 
moves completely back. 

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>To close, briefly press the switch or push it 
twice beyond the resistance point toward 
the front:
The sunroof and sliding visor close.
Opening and closing sliding visor
>Push the switch up to the resistance point in 
the desired direction:
The sliding visor continues to move for as 
long as you hold the switch.
>Push the switch beyond the resistance 
point in the desired direction:
The sliding visor moves automatically. 
Briefly press the switch again in any direc-
tion to stop the movement.
For information on using the convenient opera-
tion mode at the door lock or with the remote 
control, refer to page31 or32.
for information on comfort closing with comfort 
access, refer to page37.
Pinch protection system
If the glass sunroof encounters resistance when 
closing, the closing action is interrupted and the 
glass sunroof opens.
If the sliding visor encounters resistance when 
closing within the last approx. 8 in/20 cm, the 
closing action is interrupted and the sliding 
visor opens again slightly.
Despite the pinch protection system, you 
should inspect the sunroof's travel range 
prior to closing it, as the safety feature might fail 
to detect certain kinds of obstructions, such as 
very thin objects, and the sunroof would con-
tinue closing.<
Closing without pinch protection 
system
In case of danger from outside, slide the switch 
forward beyond the resistance point and hold. 
The roof closes without the pinch protection 
system.
Following interruptions in electrical 
power supply
After an interruption in the power supply the 
glass sunroof may not move. Then have the 
system initialized. Should this occur, please 
have the sunroof initialized at your BMW center.
Moving manually*
In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can 
move the glass sunroof and the sliding visor 
manually.
Glass sunroof
1.Remove cover on headliner in front of rear 
window. To do so, lift gently away from 
headliner at the front, arrow1, using the 
screwdriver from the on-board tool kit, refer 
to page223. Grasp behind the cover, 
arrows2 and pull firmly downward.
2.Insert Allen wrench from onboard tool kit, 
refer to page223, into the opening pro-
vided.
3.Use the Allen wrench to move the glass 
sunroof in the desired direction. 

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Opening and closing
For information on top operation with comfort 
access, also refer to page37.
From radio readiness, refer to page58, with the 
vehicle stationary:
To avoid putting excessive strain on the 
battery, only move the convertible top 
when the engine is running if possible.
Before closing the convertible top, remove for-
eign objects from the windshield frame, as 
these might inhibit closing of the convertible 
top.<
1Closing
2LED
3Opening
When the button for operating the con-
vertible top is pressed, the side windows 
move downward slightly and the rear window is 
lowered completely.
If you hold down the button after the LED2 
goes out, then the windows travel upward 
again.
If the convertible top is not completely open or 
closed, then the luggage compartment lid can-
not be opened.<
LED
In the following situations, in addition to the 
LED, a message is displayed on the Control 
Display and an acoustic signal may sound:
>During convertible top operation, the LED 
lights up green. It goes out as soon as the 
opening or closing action is finished.
>If the LED flashes red when you release the 
button, the opening or closing action has 
not yet finished.>If the LED lights up red when the button is 
pressed, either the convertible top com-
partment floor in the luggage compartment 
is in the raised position or a malfunction has 
occurred. The convertible top cannot be 
moved.
Interruption
The automatic sequence of movements is 
interrupted if the button for top operation is 
released. The sequence can be continued in 
the desired direction by pressing the appropri-
ate button. 
If the opening or closing action is interrupted for 
a longer period, the convertible top remains in 
that position for approx. 15 minutes before it 
slowly moves to a stable position.
A convertible top which is not completely 
opened or closed presents a danger.
Do not interrupt and continue the closing action 
several times in succession; otherwise, the top 
mechanism can be damaged.<
If the convertible top is not completely 
open or closed, then the luggage com-
partment lid cannot be opened.<
Convenient operation with remote 
control and via door lock
Refer to pages31 and32.
Closing manually
Only close the convertible top manually if 
absolutely necessary; never open it man-
ually. The convertible top compartment lid can-
not be locked in the event of an electrical mal-
function and would open while the vehicle is 
being driven.
Improper handling can lead to damage.<
Before closing
1.Open luggage compartment lid.
2.Take the Allen wrench and the screwdriver 
from the onboard tool kit, refer to page223.
3.Pry out the two buttons in the luggage com-
partment with the screwdriver and then pull 
firmly. This unlocks the convertible top 
compartment lid. 

Opening and closing
44 4.Close luggage compartment lid.
During manual convertible top opera-
tion, the luggage compartment lid 
cannot be opened.<
5.Completely open the side windows and the 
rear window.
If the rear window cannot be opened using 
the switch, it must be lowered manually.
Opening rear window manually
1.Pry out the cover between the rear head 
restraints. To do so, place the screwdriver 
as close as possible to the locking ele-
ments, as shown in the illustration.
2.Insert the Allen wrench as far as possible 
into the opening and turn firmly in the direc-
tion indicated by the arrow until the rear 
window is completely open.
Closing
Perform the following work steps with the 
assistance of a second person and with 
the doors open, otherwise injury and damage to 
the convertible top can occur.<
1.Push the cover 1 on the left and right of the 
side panel forward. Reach into the resulting 
openings and raise the convertible top 
compartment lid2 as far as it will go.
2.Grasp the top with both hands at the left and 
right side frame, arrow3.
Only lift out the top by the side frame, 
otherwise the top may be damaged.<
3.Together with the other person, pull the two 
sides of the convertible top out simulta-
neously and pivot forward. When doing so, 
keep the convertible top compartment lid 
open, arrow4, e.g. with your shoulder.