
35
Opening and closing
Controls
Switching on interior lamps
While the car is locked: 
Press the  button. 
You can also use this fu
nction to locate your 
vehicle in parking garages etc.
Unlocking the trunk lid
Press the  button for about 1 second and 
then release it.
The trunk lid opens a short distance, regardless 
of whether it was locked or unlocked.
The trunk lid swings backward and up 
when opened. Make sure that adequate 
clearance is available before opening.
To avoid locking yourself out by accident, do 
not place the remote control in the trunk. 
A previously locked trun k lid is locked again 
after closing.
Before and after each tr ip, check that the trunk 
lid has not been inad vertently unlocked.<
Confirmation signals
You can activate or deac tivate the confirmation 
signals.
1. "Settings"
2. "Door locks"
3. "Flash when lock/unlock"
4. Press the controller.
Calling up the driver's seat position
The driver's seat position last set is stored for 
the remote control currently in use.
You can select whether or not the seat is reset 
to that position  automatically. When this Personal Profile function is 
used, first make sure
 that the footwell 
behind the driver's seat  is free of obstacles. 
Failure to do so could ca use injury to persons or 
damage to objects as a result of a rearward 
movement of the seat. <
The adjusting procedure is halted when you 
touch a seat adjustment switch or one of the 
memory buttons.
Selecting automatic call-up
1. "Settings"
2. "Door locks"
3. "Last seat position auto."
The setting is stored  for the remote control 
currently in use.
Malfunctions
The remote control ma y malfunction due to 
local radio waves. If this  occurs, unlock and lock 
the car at the door lock with the integrated key.
Coupe: in vehicles without Comfort Access, 
only the driver's door can be locked and 
unlocked with the integr ated key via the door 
lock.
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 recharge the battery, refer to 
page 32. The remote control for Comfort 
Access contains a battery  that may have to be 
changed, refer to page 41.
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ReferenceEverything from A to Z
Care239
– automatic car washes 239
– care products 240
– carpets 242
– chrome parts 241
– convertible top 242
– displays 242
– fine wood parts 241
– headlamps 240
– leather 240
– light-alloy wheels 241
– paintwork 240
– plastic parts 241
– rubber seals 241
– safety belts 241
– sensors and cameras 242
– upholstery and cloth  trim 241
Cargo, securing 128
Cargo area, refer to Trunk
Cargo area lid, refer to Trunk  lid 37
Cargo loading 127
– securing cargo 128
– stowing cargo 128
– vehicle 127
Car jack
– jacking points 248
Car key, refer to Integrated  key/remote control 32
Car phone
– installation location, refer to  Center armrest 115
Car phone, refer to 
Telephone 188
Car radio, refer to Radio 157
Car wash 239
Catalytic converter, refer to  Hot exhaust system 126
CD, audio playback 166CD player
166
– controls 154
– fast forward/reverse 168
– random sequence 167
– selecting a track 166
– switching on/off 154
– tone control 155
– volume 155
Center armrest 115
Center brake lamp, replacing  bulb 247
Center console, refer to  Around the center 
console 16
Central key, refer to Integrated  key/remote control 32
Central locking
– from inside 37
– from outside 33
Central lo cking 
system33
– comfort access 40
Changes, technical, refer to 
For your own safety 5
Changing bulbs 243
Changing gears 68
Changing the language on the  Control Display 87
Changing wheels 248
Chassis number, refer to  Engine compartment 232
Check Control 84
Child restraint fixing system  LATCH 59
Child restraint systems 58
Child seats 58
Chrome parts 241
Chrome polish 241
Cigarette lighter 117
Cleaning headlamps 72
– washer fluid 73
Cleaning your BMW, refer to  Care 239 Climate control
– automatic air 
distribution 107
Clock 75
– 12h/24h mode 83
– setting the time and date 83
– setting time 82
Closing
– from inside 37
– from outside 34
Clothes hooks 116
Cold start, refer to Starting the  engine 62
Comfort Access 40
– replacing the battery 41
Comfort area, refer to Around 
the center console 16
Compartment for remote  control, refer to Ignition 
lock 61
Compass 113
Computer 77
– displays on Control  Display 78
Computer, refer to iDrive 20
Concierge service 213
Condensation, refer to When  the vehicle is parked 127
Condition Based Service  CBS 237
Configuring settings, refer to 
Personal Profile 32
Confirmation signals for  locking/unlocking the 
vehicle 35
ConnectedDrive 212
Con n
ecting a music player, 
AUX-In connection 177
Connecting a music player,  USB audio interface 178
Connecting an iPod, refer to  AUX-In connection 177
Connecting an iPod, refer to 
USB audio interface 178
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ReferenceEverything from A to Z
Directory for navigation, refer 
to Address book 136
Display, refer to Control  Display 20
Displaying contact 
pictures 203
Display lighting, refer to  Instrument lighting 104
Displays, refer to Instrument  cluster 14
Displays and controls 12
Disposal
– of coolant 235
– remote control battery 42
– vehicle battery 249
Distance, refer to 
Computer 78
Distance remaining to service,  refer to Service 
requirements 80
Distance to destination, refer  to Computer 78
Distance warning, refer to  Park Distance Control 
PDC 88
Door key, refer to Integrated  key/remote control 32
Door lock 36
Door lock, confirmation  signals 35
Doors, manual operation 36
DOT Quality Grades 228
Draft-free ventilation 109
Drinks holders, refer to 
Cupholders 116
Drive mode 68
Drive-off assistance, refer to 
DSC 89
Drive-off assistant 90
Driving dynamics control 69
Driving lamps, refer to Parking  lamps/low beams 100
Driving notes 124
Driving off on hills, refer to  Drive-off assistant 90Driving stability control 
systems 89
Driving through water 126
Driving tips, refer to Driving  notes 124
Dry air, refer to Air  conditioning 109
DSC Dynamic Stability 
Control 89
DTC Dynamic Traction  Control 90
– indicator lamps 90
DVD
– country codes 168
– settings 169
– video playback 168
DVD menu 169
DVD player, refer to CD  player 166
DVD video 168
D y
namic Brake Control 
DBC 89
Dynamic destination  guidance 149
Dynamic Stability Control 
DSC 89
Dynamic Traction Control  DTC 90
– indicator lamps 90
E
EBV Electronic brake-force 
distribution 89
Eject button, see buttons on  the CD/DVD player 154
Electrical defect
– 7-gear Sport automatic  transmission with double 
clutch 69
Electrical malfunction
– door lock 36
– fuel filler flap 221
Electronic brake-force  distribution EBV 89Electronic oil level check
233
Electronic Stability Program 
ESP, refer to Dynamic 
Stability Control DSC 89
E-mail 206
Emergency operation, refer to  Manual operation
– door lock 36
– fuel filler flap 221
– transmission lock, automatic  transmission 66
Emergency release, trunk  lid 38
Emergency Request 250
Emergency services, refer to  Roadside Assistance 251
Energy, saving
– saving fuel 124
Engine
– breaking in 124
– starting 62
– starting, Comfort Access 40
– switching off 63
Engine compartment 232
Engine coolant, refer to 
Coolant 235
Engine oil
– adding 235
– additives 235
– alternative oil types 235
– approved engine oils 235
– BMW Maintenance  System 237
– checking level 233
– intervals between changes,  refer to Service 
requirements 80
Engine oil level, checking 233
Engine starting, refer to  Starting the engine 62
Entering the postal code for  navigation 135
Entry map for destination 139
Equalizer, tone control 155
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