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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 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 page102.
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 page55.
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. 

Practical interior accessories
102 The corresponding memory button 1 is now 
programmed with the signal of the original 
hand-held transmitter.
You can operate the device while the ignition is 
switched on.
If the device fails to function even after 
repeated programming, check whether 
the original hand-held transmitter uses an alter-
nating-code system. To do so, either read the 
instructions for the original hand-held transmit-
ter or hold down the programmed memory 
button1 of the integrated universal remote 
control. If the LED2 on the integrated universal 
remote control flashes rapidly and then remains 
lit for about two seconds, the original hand-held 
transmitter uses an alternating-code system. If 
it uses an alternating-code system, program 
the memory buttons1 as described under 
Alternating-code hand-held transmitters.<
Alternating-code hand-held 
transmitters
To program the integrated universal remote 
control, consult the operating instructions for 
the device to be set. You will find information 
there on the possibilities for synchronization.
When programming hand-held transmitters 
that employ an alternating code, please observe 
the following supplementary instructions:
Programming will be easier with the aid of 
a second person.<
1.Park your vehicle within the range of the 
remote-controlled device.
2.Program the integrated universal remote 
control as described above in the section 
Fixed-code hand-held transmitters.
3.Locate the button on the receiver of the 
device to be set, e.g. on the drive unit.
4.Press the button on the receiver of the 
device to be set. After step 4, you have 
approx. 30 seconds for step 5.
5.Press the programmed memory button1 of 
the integrated universal remote control 
three times.The corresponding memory button 1 is now 
programmed with the signal of the original 
hand-held transmitter.
If you have any questions, please contact 
your BMW center.<
Deleting all stored programs
Press the left and right memory buttons1 for 
approx. 20 seconds until the LED2 flashes rap-
idly: all stored programs are deleted.
Reassigning individual programs
1.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.<
2.Press the desired memory button1 of the 
integrated universal remote control.
3.If the LED2 flashes slowly after approx. 
20 seconds, press the transmit key of the 
original hand-held transmitter. Release 
both buttons as soon as the LED2 flashes 
rapidly. If the LED2 does not flash rapidly 
after approx. 15 seconds, alter the distance 
and repeat this step. 

Reference 243
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Fog lamps94
– indicator lamp13,94
Footbrake, refer to Braking 
safely114
Footwell lamps95
For your own safety5
Free memory capacity, music 
collection161
Front airbags88
Front seat setting44
Frost, removing from 
windows, refer to Defrosting 
windows98
FTM, refer to Flat Tire 
Monitor82
Fuel193
– gauge69
– high-quality brands193
– quality193
– specifications193
– tank contents, refer to 
Capacities230
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel 
gauge69
Fuel consumption indicator, 
refer to Average fuel 
consumption70
Fuel consumption statistics, 
refer to Average fuel 
consumption70
Fuel display, refer to Fuel 
gauge69
Fuel filler flap192
– releasing in the event of 
electrical malfunction192
Fuses218
G
Garage door opener, refer to 
Integrated universal remote 
control101
Gasoline, refer to Required 
fuel193
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel 
gauge69Gas station 
recommendations131
Gear change
– with automatic 
transmission58
– with manual transmission57
Gear display, with automatic 
transmission58
Gear shifting62
Gearshift lever60
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic58
– manual transmission57
General driving notes113
Glass roof, electric36
– closing after electrical 
malfunction37
– convenient operation30
– opening, closing37
– operation with Comfort 
Access34
– pinch protection system37
– raising36
– remote control28
Glove compartment104
GPS navigation, refer to 
Navigation system120
Grills, refer to Air vents96
Gross vehicle weight, refer to 
Weights229
H
Halogen lamps
– replacing bulbs214
Handbrake, refer to Parking 
brake57
Hands-free system, refer to 
Microphone for hands-free 
mode14
Hazard warning flashers14
HD Radio144
Head airbags88
Headlamp control, 
automatic91
Headlamp cover214
Headlamp flasher64
– indicator lamp13Headlamps
– replacing bulbs214
Head restraints46
Heated
– seats48
– steering wheel51
Heated mirrors50
Heating
– mirrors50
– seats48
– steering wheel51
Heating, rear window98
Heating and ventilation96
Heavy loads, refer to Stowing 
cargo115
Height, refer to 
Dimensions227
Height adjustment
– steering wheel51
High-beam assistant93
High beams93
– indicator lamp13
– replacing bulbs214
High beams and low beams, 
automatic, refer to High-
beam assistant93
High-pressure 
washer209,210
High water, refer to Driving 
through water114
Highways, refer to Route 
criteria130
Hills114
Holders for cups105
Hood202
Hot exhaust system113
Hydraulic brake assist, refer to 
Dynamic Brake Control81
Hydroplaning113
I
IBOC, refer to HD Radio144
Ice warning, refer to Outside 
temperature warning68
Identification marks
– tire coding198
Idle position61 

Everything from A to Z
244 iDrive16
– adjusting brightness79
– changing date and time75
– changing language79
– menu guidance17
– operating principle16
– status information19
Ignition55
– switched off56
– switched on55
Ignition key, refer to 
Integrated key/remote 
control26
Ignition key position 1, refer to 
Radio readiness55
Ignition key position 2, refer to 
Ignition on55
Ignition lock55
Imprint2
Indicator and warning 
lamps13
– Tire Pressure Monitor 
TPM85
Individual settings, refer to 
Personal Profile26
Inflation pressure, tires194
Inflation pressure monitoring, 
refer to Tire Pressure 
Monitor TPM84
Initializing
– compass, refer to 
Calibrating104
– radio, refer to Station, 
storing143
– refer to Setting the time and 
date75
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor 
FTM83
Instructions for navigation 
system, refer to Voice 
instructions132
Instrument cluster12
Instrument combination, refer 
to Instrument cluster12
Instrument lighting95
Integrated key26
Integrated universal remote 
control101
Interactive map126Interior lamps95
– remote control28
Interior motion sensor33
Interior rearview mirror50
– automatic dimming 
feature51
– compass103
Intermittent mode of the 
wipers65
Intersection, entering, 
navigation122
iPod, connecting, refer to 
AUX-IN port163
iPod, connecting, refer to USB 
audio interface163
J
Jacking points217
Jets, refer to Air vents96
Joystick, refer to iDrive16
Jumpering, refer to Jump-
starting220
Jump-starting220
K
Key, refer to Integrated key/
remote control26
Keyless go, refer to Comfort 
Access33
Keyless opening and closing, 
refer to Comfort Access33
Key Memory, refer to Personal 
Profile26
Kickdown58
Knock control193
L
Lamps
– adaptive light control92
– interior lighting95
Lamps, refer to Parking lamps/
low beams91
Lamps and bulbs, replacing 
bulbs213
Lashing eyes, refer to 
Securing cargo116Last destinations124
LATCH child restraint fixing 
system53
Launch Control64
Leather care211
LED Light-emitting 
diodes213
Length, refer to 
Dimensions227
License plate lamp, replacing 
bulb217
Light
– instrument lighting95
– refer to High-beam 
assistant93
Light-alloy wheels211
Light control
– refer to High-beam 
assistant93
Light-emitting diodes 
LED213
Lighter106
– socket106
Lighting
– lamps and bulbs213
– of instruments95
– of vehicle, refer to Lamps91
Light switch91
Limit, refer to Speed limit78
Load115
Load securing equipment, 
refer to Securing cargo116
Lock buttons of doors, refer to 
Locking30
Locking
– adjusting confirmation 
signal28
– from inside30
– from outside28
– without remote control, refer 
to Comfort Access33
Locking and unlocking doors
– from inside30
– from outside27
Low beam control, refer to 
High-beam assistant93
Low-beam headlamps91
– automatic91
– replacing bulbs214 

Everything from A to Z
250 Town/city, for navigation121
Tow rope222
Tow-starting221
TPM, refer to Tire Pressure 
Monitor84
Track
– selecting on CD151
Traction control, refer to 
Dynamic Stability Control 
DSC81
Traffic bulletins
– categories135
Traffic bulletins, filtering135
Traffic bulletins for 
navigation133
– display in map view135
– during destination 
guidance135
Traffic jam
– displaying traffic 
bulletins133
Transmission
– 7-gear Sports automatic 
transmission with double 
clutch60
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic57
– idle position61
– Launch Control64
– manually unlocking parking 
lock63
– manual transmission57
– reverse gear61
Transporting children 
safely52
Transport securing devices, 
refer to Securing cargo116
Tread depth, refer to Minimum 
tire tread199
Trip, deleting129
Trip, storing128
Trip-distance counter, refer to 
Trip odometer68
Triple turn signal activation64
Trip odometer68Trips, changing129
Trunk, refer to Cargo area
Trunk lid31
– Comfort Access34
– emergency release31
– opening from outside31
– unlocking with remote 
control28
Turning circle, refer to 
Dimensions227
Turn signals64
– indicator lamp12
– replacing bulbs215
– triple turn signal64
Tying down loads, refer to 
Cargo loading116
U
Underbody protection, refer to 
Caring for your vehicle209
Uniform Tire Quality Grading/
UTQR198
Units
– average fuel 
consumption72
Units of measure
– temperature72
Universal garage door opener, 
refer to Integrated universal 
remote control101
Unlatching, refer to 
Unlocking27
Unlocking
– from inside30
– from outside27
– trunk lid34
– without remote control, refer 
to Comfort Access33
Unlocking without a key, refer 
to Comfort Access33
Updating the navigation 
data120
USB audio interface163
V
VCD153
Vehicle
– battery217
– breaking in112
– cargo loading114
– decommissioning, refer to 
Vehicle storage212
– dimensions227
– Identification Number, refer 
to Engine compartment203
– parking56
– weight229
Vehicle jack217
Vehicle storage212
Ventilation99
– draft-free99
Ventilation when parked, refer 
to Parked car ventilation99
Vents, refer to Ventilation99
Video menu153
Video playback153
Voice, refer to Destination 
guidance through voice 
instructions132
Voice-activated phone 
book179
Voice commands
– overview22
– short commands231
– telephone177
Voice instructions from 
navigation system132
– repeating132
– switching on/off132
– volume132
Volume140
– audio sources140
– fuel tank, refer to 
Capacities230
– mobile phone173
– voice instructions132
Volume balance, tone 
setting141