To do so:
▷
Read the instructions of the hand-held
transmitter.
▷ Press the memory button of the universal
remote control for an extended period.
If the LED flashes rapidly for a brief period and
then lights up continuously for approx. 2 sec‐
onds, the hand-held transmitter is equipped
with an alternating code system.
In this case, program the memory buttons as
described under Alternating-code hand-held
transmitters.
Alternating-code hand-held
transmitters
Please obtain information on synchronizing the
device 
in the operating manual of the device be‐
ing set up.
Programming will be easier with the aid of a sec‐
ond person.
1. Park the vehicle within range of the remote-
controlled device.
2. Program the universal remote control as de‐
scribed above under Fixed-code hand-held
transmitters.
3. Press and hold the programmed button on
the 
interior rearview mirror for approx. 5 sec‐
onds until the device to be adjusted is acti‐
vated.
If the device does not become activated,
press and hold the button and watch the
LED:
▷ If the LED lights up continuously, the
programming is completed. The device
should 
become activated when the but‐
ton is pressed briefly.
▷ If the LED flashes for approx. 2 seconds
and then lights up continuously, con‐
tinue the programming procedure be‐
ginning with step 4.
4. Locate the button on the receiver of the de‐
vice to be set, e.g., on the drive. 5.
Press the button on the receiver of the de‐
vice 
to be set. You have approx. 30 seconds
for the next step.
6. Press the programmed memory button of
the universal remote control three times.
The device can be operated when the engine is
running or the ignition is switched on.
Reassigning individual programs
1. Switch on the ignition.
2. Hold the hand-held transmitter a distance of
approx. 
2 to 8 in/5 to 20 cm from the memory
buttons.
3. Press the memory button of the universal
remote control.
4. If the LED flashes slowly after approx.
20 seconds, press the transmit button on
the hand-held transmitter.
5. Release both buttons when the LED flashes
rapidly.
If 
the LED does not flash rapidly after approx.
15 seconds, change the distance and repeat
the step.
Deleting all stored programs
Press the left and right memory buttons for ap‐
prox. 20 seconds until the LED flashes rapidly.
All stored programs are deleted.
The programs cannot be deleted individually.
Ashtray/cigarette lighter
*
Manual-shift transmission: opening Press on the cover.
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BMW Internet page 
6 
BMW Maintenance Sys‐ tem 241 
BMW Online 220 
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 133 
Brake assistant 101 
Brake discs, breaking in  138 
Brake force display  100 
Brake lamps, brake force dis‐ play  100 
Brake lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 245 
Brake lights, adaptive  100 
Brake pads, breaking in  138 
Braking, notes 139 
Breakdown assis‐ tance 248, 249 
Breaking in 138 
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play  80 
Bulb replacement  243 
Bulb replacement, front  244 
Bulb replacement, rear  245 
Bulbs and lamps  243 
Button, Start/Stop 65 
Bypassing, refer to starting aid  249 
C
Calendar  212 
California Proposition 65 Warning 7 
Camera, backup camera  112 
Camera, care 257 
Camera, Side View  115 
Camera, Top View  114 
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 133 
Car battery  247 
Car care products 255 
Care, displays  257 
Care, vehicle 255 
Cargo 140 
Cargo area, cargo area parti‐ tion 47 
Cargo area lid  40  Cargo area partition 
47 
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 134 
Cargo straps, securing cargo 141 
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 32 
Carpet, care  256 
Car wash 254 
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 138 
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 241 
CD/DVD  173 
CDs, storing 180 
Cell phone  196 
Center armrest 132 
Center console 17 
Central locking system  35 
Central 
screen, refer to Control
Display  19 
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7 
Changing parts  243 
Changing wheels/tires 233 
Check Control 82 
Children, seating position  62 
Children, transporting safely 62 
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 62 
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 63 
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 62 
Child seat, mounting  62 
Child seats  62 
Chrome parts, care 256 
Cigarette lighter  129 
Cleaning, displays  257 
Climate control  123 
Climate control wind‐ shield 139 
Clock 76 
Closing/opening from in‐ side 39 
Closing/opening via door lock 38  Closing/opening with remote
control 36 
Combination instrument  14 
Combination 
instrument, elec‐
tronic displays 16 
Combination switch, refer to Turn signals 69 
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system 69 
Comfort Access 41 
COMFORT program, Dynamic Driving Control 105 
Computer 76 
Concierge service 219 
Condensation on win‐ dows 124 
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 140 
Condition Based Service CBS 241 
Confirmation signal  37 
Contacts 207, 216 
Control Display  19 
Control Display, settings  79 
Controller 19 
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility  101 
Convenient closing 37 
Convenient opening 36 
Convertible, convertible top  45 
Convertible mode, automatic climate control 124 
Convertible program, auto‐ matic climate control  124 
Convertible top  45 
Convertible top, care  255 
Convertible top, cargo area partition  47 
Convertible top, emergency operation 47 
Convertible top, rollover pro‐ tection system 91 
Convertible top tool  47 
Coolant 239 
Coolant temperature  75 
Cooling function 125 
Cooling, maximum  124 
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