
Practical interior accessories
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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 page103.
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 page54.
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. 

Satellite radio
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Satellite radio
General information
The channels are offered in predefined pack-
ages. The packages must be enabled by tele-
phone.
Navigation bar overview
The functions of the navigation bar symbols can 
also be stored on the programmable memory 
buttons, refer to page20.
Managing a subscription
To be able to enable or unsubscribe from the 
channels, you must have reception. It is usually 
at its best when you have an unobstructed view 
of the sky. The channel name is displayed in the 
status line.
Enabling the channels
The Unsubscribed Channels category contains 
all disabled channels.
1."Radio"
2."Satellite radio"3."Categories"
4.Select the Unsubscribed Channels cate-
gory.
5.Select the desired channel.
The phone number and an electronic serial 
number, ESN, are displayed.
6.Select the phone number to have the chan-
nel enabled.
You can also unsubscribe from the channels via 
this phone number.
Unsubscribing from channels
1."Radio"
2."Satellite radio"
3.Open "Options".
*
SymbolFunction
Changing the list view
Selecting a category
Direct channel entry
Timeshift
  Opening the favorites, opening 
the My Favorites category
Managing the favorites
Traffic Jump 

Telephone
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Telephone
The concept
Your BMW is equipped with a full preparation 
package mobile phone. After pairing a suitable 
mobile phone with the vehicle once, you can 
operate the mobile phone via the iDrive, the 
buttons on the steering wheel or using 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 page181
>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 full preparation 
package mobile phone. You can obtain 
information on the Internet at: 
www.bmw.com/bluetooth
>The mobile phone is ready to operate.
* 

Telephone
176 sion is dependent on your mobile phone, 
refer to the operating instructions of the 
mobile phone if necessary, and can take 
several minutes.
>Four mobile phones can be paired.
>Specific settings may be necessary in some 
mobile phones, e.g. authorization or a 
secure connection, refer to the mobile 
phone operating instructions.
If not all phone book entries are displayed:
>Transfer all phone book entries from the 
SIM card to the mobile phone, if necessary.
>Phone book entries with special characters 
may not be displayed.
Checks to perform if pairing is 
unsuccessful
>Is the mobile phone supported by the 
mobile phone preparation package? You 
can obtain information on the Internet at: 
www.bmw.com/bluetooth
>Do the Bluetooth passkeys on the mobile 
phone and vehicle match? The same Blue-
tooth passkey must be entered on the 
mobile phone's display and via iDrive.
>Did it take you more than 30 seconds to 
enter the Bluetooth passkey? Then repeat 
the pairing procedure.
>Are too many Bluetooth devices connected 
to the mobile phone? If so, delete the con-
nections with other devices on the mobile 
phone.
>Is the mobile phone no longer responding? 
Switch the mobile phone off and on or 
briefly disconnect the power supply.
>Repeat the pairing procedure.
>If all items on the list have been checked 
and the mobile phone still cannot be paired, 
please contact Customer Relations.
Connecting a particular mobile phone
If more than one mobile phone is detected by 
the vehicle, the mobile phone at the top of the 
list is connected. A different mobile phone can 
be connected by selecting it.1."Telephone"
2."Bluetooth"
3.Select the desired mobile phone.
Unpairing the mobile phone from the 
vehicle
1."Telephone"
2."Bluetooth"
3.Highlight the mobile phone that is to be 
unpaired.
4.Open "Options".
5."Remove phone from list"
The unpaired mobile phone is deleted from 
the list.
The phone book entries and the lists of 
stored phone numbers are deleted as well.
Activating/deactivating the Bluetooth 
link
The use of Bluetooth technology is not 
permitted in all countries. Observe all 
applicable local regulations. Temporarily deac-
tivate the Bluetooth link between the vehicle 
and the mobile phone, if necessary.
If the Bluetooth link is deactivated, you can no 
longer operate the mobile phone via the vehicle, 
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Entertainment
Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips Communications
Navigation
Mobility
can be used in combination with the mobile 
phone, e.g. a laptop.<
To temporarily deactivate the Bluetooth link 
between the vehicle and your mobile phone:
1."Telephone"
2.Open "Options".
3."Bluetooth"
Adjusting the volume
Turn the knob during a call to select the desired 
volume.
This volume for the hands-free system is main-
tained, even if the other audio sources are set to 
minimum volume.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
Operation via iDrive
You can operate the following functions using 
iDrive:
>Accepting/rejecting calls
>Dialing phone numbers
>Selecting phone numbers from the phone 
book>Selecting stored phone numbers, e.g. from 
the list of received calls
>Ending a call
When the ignition is switched off or in radio 
readiness, e.g. after taking the remote control 
out of the ignition lock, you can continue an 
ongoing call via the hands-free system for sev-
eral minutes.
Voice quality
If the person you are talking to is having difficul-
ties understanding you, this may be due to 
excessive background noise. The full prepara-
tion package mobile phone can compensate for 
these noises to a certain extent. To optimize 
voice quality during a call, we recommend that 
you:
>Reduce background noise, e.g. by closing 
the windows, reducing air flow from the 
automatic climate control or pointing the 
open front air vents downward.
>Reduce the volume of the hands-free sys-
tem.
Requirements
>The mobile phone's pairing data are stored 
by the vehicle and the mobile phone is oper-
ational.
>The engine is running or the ignition is 
switched on.
>The mobile phone is recognized by the 
vehicle.
Receiving calls
If you have the phone number of the caller 
stored in the phone book and the phone num-
ber has been transmitted, the name of the entry 
is displayed.
Accepting a call
Press the   button on the steering wheel 

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Entertainment
Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips Communications
Navigation
Mobility
Using BMW Search
To select and display content:
>Turn the controller to highlight an element.
>Press the controller to display an element.
Opening the start page
1.Open "Options".
2."Home"
Loading a new page
1.Open "Options".
2."Reload"
Canceling
1.Open "Options".
2."Cancel loading"
Customer Relations
At a glance
Contact Customer Relations for information on 
all aspects of your vehicle.
Calling Customer Relations
Vehicle equipped with BMW Assist or 
BMW TeleService
1."BMW Assist"
2."Customer Relations"
3."Start service"
A voice connection is established to Customer 
Relations.
Vehicle not equipped with BMW Assist 
or BMW TeleService
1."BMW Assist"
2."Customer Relations"
The Customer Relations phone number is dis-
played. If the vehicle is equipped with the 
mobile phone preparation package, a voice 
connection is established.
Service Request*
At a glance
You can send a request to your BMW center to 
arrange a service appointment. The TeleSer-
vice data is transmitted during a Service 
Request. If possible, your BMW center will 
establish contact with you.
Starting a Service Request
1."BMW Assist"
2."Service Request"
3."Start service" 

Wheels and tires
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Sedan: tire inflation pressures for the 323i, for Canada only
Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa 
Traveling speeds
up to a max. of
100 mph / 160 km/hTraveling speeds
including those 
exceeding
100mph / 160km/h
All pressure specifications in the table are 
indicated in psi/kilopascal with cold tires. 
Cold = ambient temperature
Without Sport Package:
205/55 R 16 91 H M+S 32/220 36/250 35/240 42/290
225/50 R 16 92 V 
225/50 R 16 92 H M+S 32/220 35/240 32/220 39/270
225/45 R 17 91 H M+S
225/45 R 17 91 V32/220 38/260 35/240 42/290
225/45 R 17 94 V M+S XL 32/220 39/270 36/250 44/300
Front: 225/45 R 17 91 V 32/220 - 35/240 -
Rear: 255/40 R 17 94 V - 35/240 - 38/260
Front: 225/40 R 18 88 W 32/220 - 35/240 -
Rear: 255/35 R 18 90 W - 39/270 - 42/290
Front: 225/35 R 19 88 Y XL 36/250 - 36/250 -
Rear: 255/30 R 19 91 Y XL - 44/300 - 44/300 

Mobility
 203Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
With Sport Package:
205/55 R 16 91 H M+S 32/220 36/250 36/250 44/300
225/50 R 16 92 V 
225/50 R 16 92 H M+S32/220 35/240 36/250 44/300
225/45 R 17 91 V
225/45 R 17 91 H M+S32/220 38/260 41/280 48/330
225/45 R 17 94 V M+S XL 32/220 39/270 42/290 49/340
Front: 225/45 R 17 91 V 32/220 - 41/280 -
Rear: 255/40 R 17 94 V - 35/240 - 44/300
Front: 225/40 R 18 88 W 32/220 - 39/270 -
Rear: 255/35 R 18 90 W - 39/270 - 46/320
Front: 225/35 R 19 88 Y XL 36/250 - 39/270 -
Rear: 255/30 R 19 91 Y XL - 44/300 - 46/320
More details on the permissible load and weights can be found on page247.
Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa 
Traveling speeds
up to a max. of
100mph / 160km/hTraveling speeds
including those 
exceeding
100 mph / 160 km/h
All pressure specifications in the table are 
indicated in psi/kilopascal with cold tires. 
Cold = ambient temperature