
34
ControlsOpening and closing
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.
Convertible: if hardtop movement via the 
remote control is interru pted briefly, the move-
ment will be completed mo re 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 th e remote control is dis-
charged. Use the remote control on an 
extended trip to rechar ge the battery, refer to 
page 30. The remote control for Comfort 
Access contains a battery  that may have to be 
changed, refer to page 40.
For US owners only
The transmitter and receiv er 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 wi th part 15 of the FCC 
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two 
conditions:
> This device must no t cause harmful inter-
ference, and
> this device must accept any interference 
received, including in terference that may 
cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modifications or 
changes to these devi ces could void the 
user's authority to operate this equipment. <
Opening and closing:
Using the door lock
Do not lock the vehicle from the outside if 
there is any person inside, because the 
vehicle cannot be unlocked from inside without 
special knowledge. <
With Comfort Access, you can set how the vehi-
cle is unlocked, refer to page 32.
Convenient opening and closing
Coupe: you can operate the windows and the 
glass sunroof via the door lock.
Convertible: you can operate the windows and 
the retractable hardtop via the door lock.
Hold the key in the position for unlocking or 
locking.
During each closing procedure, and when 
opening the retractable hardtop, watch 
the process and ensure that no one becomes 
trapped. Releasing th e key stops the opera-
tion.<
Manual operation
In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can 
lock and unlock the driver's door by turning the 
integrated key to the corresponding limit posi-
tions in the door lock.
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ReferenceEverything from A to Z
Car care, refer to Care 266
Care 266
– automatic car washes 266
– care products 266
– carpets 269
– CD/DVD drives 269
– chrome parts 268
– displays 269
– exterior 266
– fine wood parts 269
– headlamps 267
– high-pressure washer 267
– interior 268
– leather 268
– light-alloy wheels 268
– paintwork 267
– plastic parts 269
– retractable hardtop 267
– rubber seals 268
– safety belts 269
– sensors and cameras 269
– upholstery and cloth 
trim 268
– washing the car  manually 267
– windows 267
Cargo, securing 143
Cargo area
– capacity 287
– Comfort Access 39
– folding up the floor 
panel 132
– lamp, refer to Interior  lamps 114
– opening from inside 35
– opening from outside 36
Cargo loading 141
– securing cargo 143
– stowing cargo 142
– vehicle 141
Car jack
– jacking points 274
Car key, refer to Integrated 
key/remote control 30Car phone
– installation location, refer to 
Center armrest 126
– refer to separate Owner's  Manual
Car phone, refer to  Telephone 204
Car shampoo 269
Catalytic converter, refer to  Hot exhaust system 140
Center armrest 126
Center brake lamp
– replacing bulb 273
Center console, refer to 
Around the center 
co
 nsole 14
Central locking
– from inside 35
– from outside 31
Central locking system 31
– Comfort Access 38
– hotel function 36
– setting unlocking  characteristics 32
Changes, technical, refer to 
For your own safety 5
Changing bulbs, refer to  Lamps and bulbs 270
Changing gears 68
Changing the language on the  Control Display 94
Changing the measurement  units on the Control 
Display 87
Changing wheels 273
Chassis number, refer to  Engine compartment 259
Check Control 92
Child restraint fixing system  LATCH 58
Child restraint systems 57
Child seats, refer to  Transporting children 
safely 57
Chrome parts 269
Chrome polish 269 Cigarette lighter, refer to 
Lighter 129
Cleaning headlamps 72
– washer fluid 72
Cleaning your BMW, refer to 
Care 266
Climate control
– automatic air 
distribution 118
Clock 82
– 12h/24h mode 91
– setting the time and date 90
– setting time 90
Closing
– from inside 35
– from outside 32
Clothes hooks 127
Cockpit 10
Cold start, refer to Starting the 
engine 62
Comfort Access 38
– replacing the battery 40
Comfort access, refer to  Comfort Access 38
Comfort area, refer to Around 
the center console 14
Compartment for remote  control, refer to Ignition 
lock 61
Compass 124
Computer 84
– displays on Control  Displa
 y84
Computer, refer to iDrive 18
Concierge service 229
Condensation, refer to When  the vehicle is parked 141
Condition Based Service  CBS 264
Configuring settings, refer to 
Personal Profile 30
Confirmation signal for vehicle  locking/unlocking 33
ConnectedDrive 228
Connecting vacuum cleaner,  refer to Connecting 
electrical appliances 129
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ReferenceEverything from A to Z
Displays
– on the Control Display 18
Displays, refer to Instrument  cluster 12
Displays and controls 10
Disposal
– coolant 263
– remote control battery 40
– vehicle battery 275
Distance remaining to service,  refer to Service 
requirements 87
Distance warning, refer to  Park Distance Control 
PDC 96
Door key, refer to Remote 
control with integrated 
key 30
Door lock 34
Doors, emergency  operation 34
DOT Quality Grades 255
Draft-free ventilation 120
Drinks holders, refer to  Cupholders 128
Drive mode 68
Drive-off assistance, refer to  Dynamic Stability Control 
DSC 97
Drive-off assistant 100
Driving dynamics control 69
Driving lamps, refer to Parking  lamps/low beams 110
Driving notes 138
Driving off on hills, refer to  Drive-off assistant 100
Driving stability control 
systems 97
Driving through water 140
Driving tips, refer to Driving 
notes 138
Dry air, refer to Cooling  function 119 DSC Dynamic Stability 
Control 97
DTC Dynamic Traction  Control 98
– indicator/warning lamp 98
Dynamic Brake Control  DBC 97
Dynamic destination 
guidance 166
Dynamic Stability Control  DSC 97
– indicator/warning lamp 98
E
EBV Electronic brake-force 
distribution 97
Electrical defect
– 7-gear Sport automatic 
transmission with double 
clutch 69
Electrical malfunction
– door lock 34
– driver's door 34
– fuel filler flap 236
– glass roof 42
Electric seat adjustment 49
Electric steering wheel lock
– with Comfort Access 39
Electronic brake-force  distribution EBV 97
Electronic oil level check 260
Electronic Stability Program  ESP, refer to Dynamic 
Stability Control DSC 97
E-mail 222
Emergency actuation, 
automatic transmission, 
refer to Overriding selector 
lever lock 66
Emergency operation
– fuel filler flap, manual  release 236 Emergency operation, refer to 
Closing manually
– glass roof 42
Emergency operation, refer to  Manual operation
– door lock 34
Emergency release
– trunk lid from inside 36
Emergency Request 276
Emergency services, refer to  Roadside Assistance 277
Energy, saving
– saving fuel 138
Engine
– breaking in 138
– data 284
– overheated, refer to Coolant  temperature 263
– speed 284
– starting 62
– starting, Comfort Access 38
– switching off 63
Engine compartment 259
Engine coolant, refer to  Coolant 263
Engine oil
– adding 262
– additives, refer to Approved 
engine oils 262
– alternative oil types 263
– approved engine oils 262
– BMW Maintenance  System 264
– capacity 289
– checking level 260
– intervals between changes,  refer to Service 
requirements 87
Engine output, refer to Engine  data 284
Engine speed, ref
 er to Engine 
data 284
Engine starting, refer to 
Starting the engine 62
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