
Opening and closing
26
Opening and closing
Remote control
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 page35.
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, page211.
Integrated key
Press button1 to release the key.
The integrated key fits the following locks:
>Glove compartment, refer to page105
>Driver's door, refer to page29
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 a maxi-
mum of four remote controls. They are stored 
for two remote controls if convenient access
* is 
in use.
Personal Profile settings
For more information on specific settings, refer 
to the specified pages.
>Assignment of programmable memory 
keys, refer to page20
>Response of the central locking system 
when the car is unlocked, refer to page27
>Automatic locking of the vehicle, refer to 
page30
>Automatic call-up
* of the driver's seat posi-
tion after unlocking, refer to page47
>Triple turn signal activation, refer to 
page60 

Controls
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Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
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.
iDrive, for operating principle refer to page16.
1."Settings"
2."Door locks"
3."Flash when lock./unlock."
4.Press the controller.
 Flashing when locking/unlocking the vehi-
cle is switched on.
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.
Coupe: in vehicles without an alarm system
* or 
convenient access
*, only the driver's door can 
be locked and unlocked with the integrated key 
via the door lock.
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 
page26. The remote control for convenient 
access
* contains a battery that may have to be 
changed, refer to page35.
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 page27. 

Controls
 35Reference
At a glance
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
compartment lid is closed, the lid will reopen. 
The hazard warning flashers flash and an 
acoustic signal
* sounds.<
Switching on radio readiness
Radio readiness is switched on by pressing the 
start/stop button, refer to page55.
Do not depress the brake or the clutch, 
otherwise the engine will start.<
Starting the engine
You can start the engine or switch on the igni-
tion when a remote control is inside the vehicle. 
It is not necessary to insert a remote control into 
the ignition switch, refer to page55.
Switching off the engine in cars with 
automatic transmission
The engine can only be switched off when the 
selector lever is in position P, refer to page56.
To switch the engine off when the selector lever 
is in position N, the remote control must be in 
the ignition switch.
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 page26.
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.< 

Telephone
170
Telephone
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 operating instructions for a 
detailed description of safety precautions and 
information, 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 
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.
Operating options
You can operate the mobile phone* using:
>Buttons on the steering wheel, refer to 
page10
>iDrive, refer to page16
>Voice commands, refer to page177
>Programmable memory keys, refer to 
page20
Avoid operating a mobile phone recognized by 
the vehicle via the mobile phone's keypad, oth-
erwise malfunctions may result.
Start-up
Pairing the mobile phone with the 
vehicle
The following prerequisites must be met:
>Compatible mobile phone: the mobile 
phone is supported by the mobile phone full 
preparation package. You can obtain infor-
mation on the Internet at: www.bmw.com
>The mobile phone is ready to operate.
>Bluetooth is activated in the vehicle, refer to 
page172, and on the mobile phone.
* 

Everything from A - Z
246 Displays
– on the Control Display16
Displays, refer to Instrument 
cluster12
Displays and controls10
Disposal
– coolant209
– remote control battery35
– vehicle battery222
Distance control, refer to 
Active cruise control63
Distance remaining to service, 
refer to Service 
requirements73
Distance warning, refer to 
Park Distance Control 
PDC82
Door key, refer to Remote 
control with integrated 
key26
Door lock29
Doors, emergency 
operation30
DOT Quality Grades202
Draft-free ventilation100
Drinks holders, refer to Cup 
holders107
Drive-off assistance, refer to 
Dynamic Stability Control 
DSC83
Drive-off assistant85
Driving lamps, refer to Parking 
lamps/low beams93
Driving notes116
Driving off on hills, refer to 
Drive-off assistant85
Driving stability control 
systems83
Driving through water118
Driving tips, refer to Driving 
notes116
Dry air, refer to Cooling 
function100
DSC Dynamic Stability 
Control83
DTC Dynamic Traction 
Control83
– indicator/warning lamp83DVD
– country codes154
– settings155
– video playback154
DVD menu155
DVD video154
Dynamic Brake Control 
DBC83
Dynamic Stability Control 
DSC
– indicator/warning lamp83
Dynamic Traction Control 
DTC
– indicator/warning lamp84
E
Eject button, refer to Buttons 
on the CD player144
Electrical malfunction
– door lock30
– driver's door30
– fuel filler door192
– glass roof38
Electric seat adjustment43
Electric steering wheel lock
– with convenient access34
Electronic brake-force 
distribution EBV83
Electronic oil level check207
Electronic Stability Program 
ESP, refer to Dynamic 
Stability Control DSC83
Emergency actuation, 
automatic transmission, 
refer to Overriding selector 
lever lock59
Emergency operation
– fuel filler door, manual 
release192
Emergency operation, refer to 
Closing manually
– glass roof38
Emergency operation, refer to 
Manual operation
– door lock30
Emergency release
– luggage compartment lid 
from inside32Emergency Request224
Emergency services, refer to 
Roadside Assistance224
Energy, saving
– saving fuel116
Engine
– breaking in116
– data232
– overheated, refer to Coolant 
temperature70
– speed232
– starting55
– starting, convenient 
access34
– switching off56
Engine compartment207
Engine coolant, refer to 
Coolant209
Engine oil
– adding209
– BMW Maintenance 
System211
– capacity235
– checking level207
– intervals between changes, 
refer to Service 
requirements73
Engine output, refer to Engine 
data232
Engine speed, refer to Engine 
data232
Engine starting, refer to 
Starting the engine55
Entry lamps, refer to Interior 
lamps
96
Entry map for destination130
Equalizer, tone setting145
Error messages, refer to 
Check Control77
Event data recorders212
Exhaust system, refer to Hot 
exhaust system117
Exterior mirrors49
– adjusting49
– automatic dimming 
feature50
– automatic heating50
– folding in and out49
External audio device106 

Reference 251
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
P
Paintwork care214
Park assistant, refer to Park 
Distance Control82
Park Distance Control PDC82
Parked car ventilation100
– preselecting switch-on 
times101
– switching on and off 
directly101
Parking
– vehicle56
Parking aid, refer to Park 
Distance Control PDC82
Parking brake56
– indicator lamp56
Parking lamps93
– replacing bulbs219
Parking lamps/low beams93
Passenger-side mirror tilt 
function50
Pathway lighting94
Personal Profile26
Phone book173
Phone numbers
– dialing174
Pinch protection system
– glass roof, electric37
– windows36
Placing a call, refer to 
telephone owner's manual
Polish215
Pollen
– refer to Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic 
climate control100
Position, refer to Current 
position, displaying141
Postal code, entering for 
navigation126
Power failure222
Power windows36
Power windows, refer to 
Windows35
Pressure, tires194
Pressure monitoring, tires85
– Flat Tire Monitor85Pressure monitoring of tires, 
refer to Tire Pressure 
Monitor TPM86
Programmable buttons on the 
steering wheel11
Protection function, refer to 
Pinch protection system
– glass roof, electric37
– windows36
Providing medical assistance, 
refer to First add pouch225
Puncture
– Flat Tire Monitor85
R
Radio
– controls144
– High Definition Radio148
– satellite radio150
– selecting a waveband147
– storing stations147
– switching on/off144
– tone control144
– volume144
– Weather Band, refer to 
Weather information150
Radio position, refer to Radio 
readiness55
Radio readiness55
– switched off55
– switched on55
Radio-remote key, refer to 
Remote control with 
integrated key26
Rain sensor60
Reading lamps96
Rear lamps, refer to Tail 
lamps220
Rear seats
– adjusting head restraints45
– folding down backrests109
Rear turn signals
– replacing bulb220
Rear ventilation100
Rearview mirror, refer to 
Mirrors49
Rear window defroster100Rear window roller blind, refer 
to Roller sun blinds105
Receiving level of mobile 
phone, refer to Status 
information19
Reception
– quality148
– radio station148
Recirculated-air mode99
Recirculation of air, refer to 
Recirculated-air mode99
Reclining seat, refer to 
Backrest43
Refueling192
Releasing
– hood206
Remaining distance, refer to 
Cruising range70
Remote control26
– battery renewal35
– convenient access34
– garage door opener102
– luggage compartment lid28
– malfunction29,35
– removing from the ignition 
lock55
– service data211
Replacement remote 
control26
Replacing bulbs, refer to 
Lamps and bulbs218
Replacing tires204
Replacing tires, refer to New 
wheels and tires204
Reporting safety defects6
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel 
gauge70
Reset, refer to Resetting tone 
settings146
Residual heat99
Restraint systems
– for children52
– refer to Safety belts48
Retractable hardtop38
– care, refer to Caring for your 
vehicle brochure
– convenient operation28
– opening and closing39
– remote control28