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6
Maximum cooling
7 AUTO program
8 Air volume, manual adjustment; AUTO 
intensity
9 Automatic recirculated air control AUC/
Recirculated air mode
10 Temperature, right side
11 ALL program 12
Defrosting windows and removing conden-
sation
13 Switching cooling func tion on/off manually
14 Rear window defroster
15 Seat heating, right side 53
16 Interior temperature sensor, please keep 
clear
17 Seat heating, left side 53
Automatic climate control
Comfortable interior climate
AUTO program7 offers the ideal air distribution 
and air volume for almost all conditions, refer to 
AUTO program below. All you need to do is 
select an interior temperature which is comfort-
able for you.
The following sections inform you in detail 
about how to adjust the settings.
Most settings are stored for the remote control 
currently in use, refer also to Personal Profile 
settings on page 31.
Adjusting air distribution manually
The air distribution can be 
switched on and off manually. The 
air is directed to the windshield, to 
the upper body area and to the 
footwell.
The automatic air distribution can be switched 
back on by pressing the AUTO button. The 
cooling function is swit ched on automatically 
and the manual air distribution setting is 
cleared.
Temperature
Turn to set the desired tempera-
ture.
The automatic climate control 
achieves this temperature as 
quickly as possible rega rdless of the season, 
using maximum cooling or  heating power if nec-
essary, and then  maintains it.
Avoid rapid switching between different tem-
perature settings. The  automatic climate con-
trol will not have sufficient time to adjust the set 
temperature.
Maximum heating power can be obtained with 
the highest setting, regardless of the outside 
temperature.
The system cools steadily in the lowest setting, 
regardless of the outside temperature.
Maximum cooling
Press the  button.
The system is set to the lowest 
temperature, maximum air volume 
and recirculated air mode.
Air flows out of the vent outlets for the upper 
body region. Open them for this purpose.
Air is cooled as quickly as possible:
> Above an outside temperature of approx. 
327/06
> When the engine is running
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Vehicle equipment
In this chapter, all pr oduction, country, and 
optional equipment that is offered in the model 
range is described. For this reason, descrip-
tions will be given of some equipment that may 
not be available in a vehi cle, for example due to 
the special options or  national-market version 
selected. This also app lies to safety related 
functions and systems.
Integrated universal remote 
control
The concept
The Integrated universal remote control can be 
used to operate up to 3 functions of remote-
controlled devices such as garage door open-
ers or lighting systems.  The Integrated univer-
sal remote control thus replaces as many as 
three different hand-held  transmitters. To oper-
ate them, the buttons on  the interior rearview 
mirror must be programmed with the desired 
functions. Programming requires the hand-held 
transmitter for the respective device.
To prevent possible damage or injury, 
before programming  or using the inte-
grated universal remote control to operate a 
device, always inspect the immediate area to 
make certain that no people, animals or objects 
are within the pivoting or travel range of the 
device being operated.
Also follow the safety in structions supplied with 
the hand-held transmitter. <
For security reasons, ma ke sure to delete the 
stored functions before  selling the vehicle, refer 
to page 124.
Compatibility
If this symbol appears on the package 
or in the instructions supplied with the 
device to be operated, you can gener-
ally assume that the devi ce is compatible with 
the Integrated univer sal remote control.
For additional questions, please consult:
> Your BMW center.
> www.homelink.com on the Internet.
HomeLink is a registered trademark of Johnson 
Controls, Inc.
Controls on the interior rearview mirror
1 LED
2 Buttons
3 Hand-held transmitter, required for pro-
gramming.
Programming
General information
1.Switch on the ignition.
2. Initial operation:
Simultaneously hold down the right and left 
buttons on the inside mirror for approx. 
20 seconds until the LED on the inside mir-
ror flashes.
All programs of the bu ttons on the rearview 
mirror are deleted.
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3.
Hold the hand-held  transmitter of the 
device to be controlled approx. 1 in/2.5 cm 
to 3 in/8 cm away from the buttons on the 
inside mirror.
The required distance depends on the 
hand-held transmitter.
4. Simultaneously press  and hold the button 
of the desired function on the hand-held 
transmitter and the button to be pro-
grammed on the inside mirror.
The LED on the inside mirror will flash 
slowly at first.
5. As soon as the LED flashes rapidly, release 
both buttons. The rapid flashing indicates 
that the button on the inside mirror has 
been programmed.
If the LED does not flash rapidly within 
60 seconds, change the distance between 
the inside mirror and the hand-held trans-
mitter and repeat this step. This may 
require several attemp ts. Allow at least 
15 seconds between attempts.
6. To program additional functions on the 
other buttons of the inside mirror, repeat 
steps 3 through 5.
The buttons on the inside mirror can be used to 
operate the devices if the ignition is switched 
on.
Special procedure with alternating-
code systems
If the device fails to func tion even after repeated 
programming, check whether the device to be 
controlled uses an alte rnating-code system.
To do so, either read the instructions for the 
device or hold down the programmed button on 
the inside mirror. If the  LED on the inside mirror 
flashes quickly at first  and then remains lit for 
2 seconds, the device uses an alternating-code 
system. The LED flashes and lights up repeat-
edly for approx. 20 seconds.
In devices with an alternating-code system, the 
Integrated universal re mote control and the 
device must also be synchronized. For information about synchronizing can also 
be found in the operating instructions for the 
device to be set.
Programming will be easier with the aid of a 
second person.
Synchronizing:
1.
Park your vehicle with in the range of the 
remote-controlled device.
2. Program the Integrated universal remote 
control as described above.
3. Locate and press the  synchronization but-
ton on the device to be set. You have 
approx. 30 seconds to perform the next 
step.
4. Hold down the programmed button on the 
inside mirror for approx. 3 seconds and then 
release it. Repeat this  operation, up to three 
times if necessary,  to complete the syn-
chronization. If the  synchronization has 
succeeded, the programmed function is 
performed.
Reprogramming individual buttons
1. Switch on the ignition.
2. Hold the hand-held transmitter of the 
device to be controlled approx. 1 in/2.5 cm 
bis 3 in/8 cm away from the buttons on the 
inside mirror.
The required distance depends on the 
hand-held transmitter.
3. Press the desired button on the inside mir-
ror.
4. If the LED on the inside mirror flashes 
slowly after approx. 20 seconds, press the 
transmit key of the hand-held transmitter.
5. As soon as the LED flashes rapidly, release 
both buttons.
If the LED does not flash rapidly after 
approx. 60 seconds, alter the distance and 
repeat the step.
Canada: if the LED does not flash rapidly 
after approx. 60 seconds, alter the distance 
and repeat this step or, if the programming 
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by means of the hand-held transmitter was 
interrupted, hold down the button on the 
inside mirror and then press and release the 
button on the hand-hel d transmitter several 
times, holding it down for 2 seconds each 
time.
Operation
To prevent possible damage or injury, 
before programming  or using the inte-
grated universal remote control to operate a 
device, always inspect the immediate area to 
make certain that no people, animals or objects 
are within the pivoting or travel range of the 
device being operated.
Also follow the safety in structions supplied with 
the hand-held transmitter. <
The button on the inside  mirror can be used to 
operate the device, for example the garage 
door, if the engine is running or the ignition is 
switched on. To do so, within the reception 
range of the device, press the button of the 
device until the function  is triggered. The LED 
on the inside mirror remains lit during transmis-
sion of the radio signal.
Deleting stored functions
Simultaneously hold down the right and left 
buttons on the inside mi rror for approx. 20 sec-
onds until the LED on the inside mirror flashes 
rapidly. All stored functions are deleted. The 
functions cannot be deleted individually.
Digital compass
1 Adjustment button
2 Display
The display shows you the main or secondary 
compass direction in which you are driving.
Operating principle
You can call up various functions by pressing 
the adjustment button with a pointed object 
such as a pen or similar item. The following 
adjustment options are displayed one after the 
other, depending on how long you keep the 
adjustment button pressed:
> Press briefly: switch display on/off
> 3 to 6 seconds: set compass zone
> 6 to 9 seconds: calibrate compass
> 9 to 12 seconds: set  left-hand/right-hand 
steering
> 12 to 15 seconds: set the language
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Set the language
You can set the language of the display:
Press the adjustment button for approx. 
12-13 seconds. Press the adjustment button 
again briefly to switch between English "E" and 
German "O".
The setting is automatica lly saved after approx. 
10 seconds.
Coupe:
Roller sunblinds
Briefly press the button in the center console to 
raise or lower the roller sunblind.
Glove compartment
Opening
Pull the handle. 
The light in the glove compartment comes on.
To prevent injury in the event of an acci-
dent while th e vehicle is being driven, 
close the glove compartment immediately after 
use. <
Closing
Fold the cover up.
Locking
To lock the glove compartment, use the inte-
grated key of the remote control, refer to 
page 30.
Convertible: when you lock the vehicle from the 
outside, the glove comp artment is locked as 
well.
USB interface for data transmission
Port for importing and exporting data on USB 
devices, e.g. music collections, refer to 
page 189.
Observe the following when connecting:
> Do not use force when plugging the con-
nector into the USB audio interface.
> Do not connect devices such as fans or 
lamps to the USB audio interface.
> Do not connect USB hard discs.
> Do not use the USB in terface to recharge 
external devices.
Center armrest
Storage compartment
The center armrest between the front seats 
contains either a compar tment or the cover for 
the snap-in adapter, depending on the equip-
ment version.
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Emptying
Lift out the insert.
Lighter
With the engine running or the ignition switched 
on, press in the cigarette lighter.
The lighter can be pulled ou
t as soon as it pops 
back out.
Hold or touch the hot  cigarette lighter by 
the knob only. Holding or touching it in 
other areas could result in burns. 
When leaving the car, always remove the 
remote control so that children cannot operate 
the cigarette lighter and burn themselves. <
Connecting electrical 
appliances
In your BMW, when the engine is running or the 
ignition is switched on, you can use electrical 
devices such as a hand lamp, car vacuum 
cleaner, etc. if at least one of the following sock-
ets is available.
The total load of all sockets should not exceed 
140 watts at 12 volts.
Avoid damaging the sockets by attempting to 
insert plugs of unsuitable shape or size.
Do not connect battery  chargers to the 
sockets built into the vehicle at the plant; 
doing so may damage the vehicle. <
Cigarette lighter socket
To access the socket: take the cigarette lighter 
out of the socket.
Socket in the front passenger footwell
A socket is located under the glove compart-
ment on the left.
Socket in the center armrest
External audio device, refer to page 127.
Coupe: socket in cargo area
Open the cap.
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Navigation
Destination guidance
Vehicle equipment
In this chapter, all production, country, and 
optional equipment that is offered in the model 
range is described. Equipment is also described 
that is not available because of, for example, 
selected options or coun
try version. This also 
applies to safety related functions and systems.
Starting destination 
guidance
1. "Navigation"
2. Entering a destination, refer to page 150.
3. "Accept destination"
4. "Start guidance"
The route is displayed  on the Control Display 
after it is calculated.
In the map view, the distance to the destination/
intermediate destinat ion and the estimated 
time of arrival are displayed.
The arrow display appears on the Control Dis-
play, if so desired.
Terminating destination 
guidance
1. "Navigation"
2. "Map"
3.  "Guidance".
4. "Stop guidance"
Continuing destination 
guidance
If the destination was not reached during the 
last trip, destination gu idance can be resumed.
"Resume guidance"
Route criteria
General information
> You can influence the calculated route by 
selecting certain trip criteria.
> Route criteria can be changed during desti-
nation entry and during route guidance.
> Street types are part of  the navigation data 
and are taken into account in route plan-
ning, e.g. avoiding highways.
> The proposed route can differ from per-
sonal experience.
> The settings are stored  for the remote con-
trol currently in use.
> Route guidance with traffic bulletins, refer 
to page 165.
Changing route criteria
1."Navigation"
2. "Map"
3.    "Route preference"
4. Selecting a criterion:
>  "Fast route": time-optimized route 
through a combination of the least pos-
sible distance and stretches of road that 
allow rapid driving.
>  "ECO PRO route": optimized combi-
nation of the fastest and shortest possi-
ble route.
>  "Short route": short distance without 
taking time  into account.
> "Alternative routes": are suggested, 
where possible, during active route 
guidance.
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4.
Turn the controller: enter the desired mile-
age.
5. Press the controller.
Resuming the original route
If the route section should no longer be 
bypassed:
1."Navigation"
2. "Route information"
3. "New route for"
4. "Remove blocking"
Gas station re commendations
The remaining range is calculated and filling 
stations along the route are displayed.
Even with the most up-t o-date navigation data, 
information about certain special destinations 
may have changed; for ex ample, filling stations 
may not be in operation.
1. "Navigation"
2. "Route information"
3. "Recommended refuel"
A list of filling stations is displayed.
4. Select a gas station.
5. Select the  symbol.
6. "Start guidance": route guidance to the 
selected filling station is started.
"Add as another destination": the filling sta-
tion is incorporated into the route.
Destination guidance 
through voice instructions
Switching voice instructions on/off
Voice instructions can be  switched on or off 
during destination guidance.
1. "Navigation"
2. "Map"
3. "Voice instructions"
For rapid access, the feature can be stored on a 
programmable memory  key, refer to page23.
Repeating a voice instruction
1."Navigation"
2. "Map"
3. Highlight the  symbol.
4. Press the controller twice.
Adjusting volume for voice instructions
The volume can be adjusted only while a voice 
instruction is being issued.
1.Have the last voice instruction repeated, if 
necessary.
2. Turn the button during  the voice instruction 
to select the desired volume.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
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