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Opening and closing
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.
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 Comfort 
Access, the remote control contains a replace-
able battery, refer to page 40.
The settings called up and implemented when 
the car is unlocked de pend on which remote 
control is used to unlock the car, refer to Per-
sonal Profile, next column.
In addition, informatio n about service require-
ments is stored in the remote control, refer to 
Service data in the  remote control, page 264.
Integrated key
Press button1 to release the key.
The integrated key fits the following locks:
> Glove compartment, refer to page 126
> Driver's door, refer to page 34
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 yo ur 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 pe rsonal 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 cont rols. They are stored 
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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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Opening and closing
Controls
Unlocking
Grasp the handle on the driver's or front pas-
senger door completely, arrow 1
.
This corresponds to pressing the  button.
Locking
Touch the surface on the door handle, arrow  2, 
with your finger for approx. 1 second.
This corresponds to pressing the   but-
ton.
To preserve the battery, please make 
sure that the ignition and all electrical 
consumers are switched off before locking the 
vehicle. <
Coupe: convenient closing
Keep pressing the surface, arrow 2, with your 
finger.
Convertible: window and convertible 
top operation
With the ignition at radio readiness or beyond, 
you can open and close the windows and the 
convertible top when a remote control is 
located inside the vehicle.
Unlocking the trunk lid separately
Press the button on the ou tside of the trunk lid.
This corresponds to pressing the  button.
If the vehicle detects that a remote con-
trol has been accident ally left inside the 
locked vehicle's cargo area after the trunk lid is 
closed, the lid will reopen. The hazard warning 
flashers flash and a signal sounds. <
Switching on radio readiness
Pressing the Start/Stop button switches on 
radio readiness.
Do not depress the brake or the clutch; other-
wise, the engine will start immediately.
Starting the engine
The engine can be started or the ignition can be 
switched on when a remote control is inside the 
vehicle. It is not necessary to insert a remote 
control into the ignition lock, refer to page 61.
Switching off the engine in cars with 
automatic transmission
The engine can only be switched off when the 
selector lever is in po sition P, refer to page 63.
To switch the engine off when the selector lever 
is in position N, the remote control must be in 
the ignition lock.
Malfunction
Local radio waves can in terfere with the func-
tion of Comfort Access, for example when a 
mobile phone is in the immediate vicinity of the 
remote control or by when a mobile phone is 
being charged in the vehicle.
If this happens, open or close the vehicle via the 
buttons on the remote co ntrol or using the inte-
grated key. To start the  engine afterward, insert 
the remote control into  the ignition lock.
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 co ntrol is not inside the 
vehicle or is malfunctioning.
Take the remote contro l with you inside the 
vehicle or have it checked. If necessary, insert 
another remote control in to the ignition lock.
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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 lights up and a message 
appears on the Control Display: 
replace the battery in  the remote control.
Replacing the battery
The remote control fo r Comfort Access con-
tains a battery that will ne ed to be replaced from 
time to time.
1. Take the integrated key out of the remote 
control, refer to page 30.
2. Remove the cover.
3. Insert the new battery wi th the plus side fac-
ing up.
4. Press the cover on to close.
Dispose of the old battery at a collection 
point or at your BMW center.<
Windows
To prevent injuries , watch the windows 
while closing them. 
Take the remote contro l with you when you 
leave the car; otherwise,  children could operate 
the electric windows and  possibly injure them-
selves. <
Coupe: opening, closing
>Press the switch to the resistance point:
The window opens as long as you press the 
switch.
> Press the switch beyond the resistance 
point:
The window opens automatically. Press the 
switch again to stop the opening move-
ment.
You can close the windows in the same manner 
by pulling the switch.
Convertible: opening, closing
Individually
> Press the switch to the resistance point:
The window opens as long as you press the 
switch.
> Press the switch beyond the resistance 
point:
The window opens automatically. Press the 
switch again to stop the opening move-
ment.
You can close the windows in the same manner 
by pulling the switch. The rear windows do not 
close automatically.
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EntertainmentExternal devices
Disconnecting an audio connection
1."CD/Multimedia"
2. "Bluetooth® (audio)"
3. Select the desired device from the list of 
connected devices.
4. Open "Options".
5. "Configure phone"
6. "Audio"
7. "OK"
With a mobile phone, only the audio connection 
is disconnected. All ot her connections remain 
active.
Unpairing device
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "Bluetooth® (audio)"
3. "Bluetooth® audio" if applicable
4. Highlight the device  to be unpaired.
5. Open "Options".
6. "Remove phone from list"
What to do if…
Information about suitable devices is available 
at www.bmwusa.com/bluetooth.
Suitable mobile phones, refer to page 204.
> Device not supported by vehicle.
If necessary, perform a software update, 
refer to page 201.
> Device could not be paired or connected.
Do the Bluetooth passkeys on the device 
and vehicle match? En ter the same passkey 
on the device and via iDrive. Is the passkey input 
taking longer than 
30 seconds? Repeat the pairing procedure.
Are too many Bluetooth devices connected 
to the device or to th e vehicle? If necessary, 
delete the connections  with other devices.
Is the mobile phone in power economy 
mode or does it only have a small amount of 
battery charge remaining? Charge the 
mobile phone in the snap-in adapter or via a 
charging cable.
Depending on the mobile  phone, it may only 
be possible to connect  one device to the 
vehicle. Unpair the connected device from 
the vehicle and only pair and connect one 
device.
Is the device no longer responding? Switch 
the device off and back on again.
Repeat the pairing procedure.
> No music can be played.
Start the program for pl aying music files on 
the device and if necessary, select a track 
via the device.
Activate and deactivate  the radio mute on 
the radio control panel.
> Music files only play quietly.
Adjust volume settings on the device.
> Playback is interrupted by the press of a 
button or other messages on the device.
Switch off key tones and other acoustic sig-
nal on the device.
> Playback is interrupted by a phone call or 
traffic report and does not automatically 
continue.
Activate and deactivate  the radio mute on 
the radio control panel.
> Playback is not possible when the mobile 
phone is connected via Bluetooth audio and 
at the same time via the extended connec-
tivity of the music pl ayer in the mobile 
phone.
Disconnect one of the two connections, e.g. 
the audio connection, refer to page 200, 
and start playback again.
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CommunicationsTe l e p h o n e
Telephone
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 country version. This also 
applies to safety related functions and systems.
Overview
The concept
Mobile phones or other external devices, e.g. 
audio players, can be connected to the vehicle 
via Bluetooth.
Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Blue-
tooth® SIG, Inc.
After being paired once, when the ignition is 
switched on, these devices are automatically 
detected as soon as they are present in the 
vehicle and can be controlled via iDrive, by the 
buttons on the steering wheel, and by voice.
Depending on whether they are functioning as a 
telephone and/or as an audio source, external 
devices can be used via the vehicle. The tele-
phone functions will be described below. Oper-
ation of audio functions, refer to page 197.
Up to four external devices can be paired.
It may be necessary for some functions to be 
activated by the mobile phone provider or ser-
vice provider. Only make entries when  traffic conditions 
permit. Do not hold the mobile phone in 
your hand while you are driving; use the hands-
free system instead. Otherwise, you may 
endanger vehicle occupants and other road 
users. <
Snap-in adapter
The snap-in adapter makes it possible:
>Accommodate the mobile phone.
> Recharge its battery.
> Connect it to an external antenna of the 
vehicle.
This assures a better  network connection 
and constant sound quality.
Suitable mobile phones
For precise information about which mobile 
phones and external devices with a Bluetooth 
interface are supported  by the mobile phone 
preparation, go to www.bmwusa.com/
bluetooth.
Displaying vehicl e identification 
number and software part number
Checking which mobile phones are supported 
by the mobile phone pr eparation requires the 
vehicle identification number and software part 
number. The software ve rsion of the mobile 
phone may also be required.
1. "Telephone"
2. Open "Options".
3. "Bluetooth® info"
4. "Display system information"
With a certain software  version, these suitable 
mobile phones support the vehicle functions 
described below.
With other mobile phones or software versions, 
malfunctions may occur.
A mobile phone that is connected to the vehicle 
should not be operated via the mobile phone 
keypad; otherwise, ma lfunctions may occur.
It is possible to perform a software update, refer 
to page 201.
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5."Remove phone from list"
What to do if…
For information on suitable mobile phones, 
refer to page 204.
The mobile phone could  not be paired or con-
nected.
> Is Bluetooth activated  in the vehicle and in 
the mobile phone? Acti vate Bluetooth in the 
vehicle and in the mobile phone.
> Do the Bluetooth passkeys on the mobile 
phone and the vehicl e match? Enter the 
same passkey on the mobile phone and via 
iDrive.
> Is the passkey input  taking longer than 
30 seconds? 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 audio connection activated? Deacti-
vate the audio connection.
> Is the mobile phone in power economy 
mode or does it only have a small amount of 
battery charge rema ining? Charge the 
mobile phone in the snap-in adapter or via a 
charging cable.
> Depending on the mobile  phone, it may only 
be possible to connect  one device to the 
vehicle. Unpair the connected device from 
the vehicle and only pair and connect one 
device. Is the mobile phone no longer responding?
>
Switch the mobile phone off and back on 
again. Repeat the pairing procedure.
> Is the ambient temperature too high or too 
low? Do not subject yo ur mobile phone to 
extreme ambient temperatures.
Telephone functions not possible.
> Is the mobile phone pa ired as an auxiliary 
phone and is the aux iliary phone function 
deactivated? Activa te the function.
> Outgoing call not po ssible? Connect the 
mobile phone as a telephone.
Phone book entries are not displayed, not all of 
them are displayed, or they are displayed 
incompletely.
> The transfer of phone book entries has not 
yet completed.
> In some cases, only the phone book entries 
of the mobile phone or the SIM card will be 
transferred.
> It may not be possible to display phone 
book entries with special characters.
> The number of phone book entries to be 
stored is too high.
> The data volume of th e phone book entry is 
too great, e.g. due to additionally stored 
information such as no tes? Reduce the data 
volume.
> Is the mobile phone connected as an audio 
source or auxiliary  phone? The mobile 
phone must be connected as a telephone.
The telephone connecti on quality is low.
> Depending on the mobile phone, it is possi-
ble to adjust the stre ngth of the Bluetooth 
signal.
> Insert the mo
bile phone into the snap-in 
adapter or place it in the vicinity of the cen-
ter console.
> Adjust the volume of the microphone and 
speaker separately.
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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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