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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.