2013 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 7 lock

17Open the trunk lid  4118Unlocking the hood
All around the center console
1Headliner  172Control Display   183Glove compartment, top/bottom   1734Air vent  1625Hazard warning system   221Central locking system  406Radio/CD/Multimedia, see user's manual
for Navigation, Entertainment and Commu‐
nication7Automatic climate control   1598Controller with buttons  189Parking brake  74Auto Hold  7710PDC Park Distance Control   144
Top View   151
Rearview camera   147
Parking assistant   153Side View  14911Dynamic Driving Control   132DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐
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▷"Browser": enter Internet addresses.▷"Audio feedback": the entered letters
and numbers are announced.
Entering letters and numbers
The entry of the letters requires some practice
at the beginning. In the entry, pay attention to
the following:
▷For the entry of large/small letters and
numbers, first convert via iDrive to the cor‐
responding Input mode, refer to page 23.▷Enter characters as they are displayed on
the Control Display.▷Always enter accompanying signs, such as
accents or periods so that the letter can be
clearly recognized.▷To delete a character, slide to the left on
the touchpad.
Operating the interactive map
The interactive map in the navigation system
can be moved via the touchpad.
FunctionControlsInteractive map.Slide in the correspond‐
ing direction.Enlarge/shrink in‐
teractive map.Drag the display inwards
or outwards with the fin‐
gers.Display menu.Tap once.
Changing settings
Settings on the control display, such as the
volume, can be made via the touchpad. To do
this slide to the left or right accordingly.
Example: setting the clock
Setting the clock1. Press the button. The main menu is
displayed.2.Turn the controller until "Settings" is high‐
lighted, and then press the controller.3.If necessary, move the controller to the left
to display "Time/Date".4.Turn the controller until "Time/Date" is
highlighted, and then press the controller.5.Turn the controller until "Time:" is high‐
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6.Turn the controller to set the hours and
press the controller.7.Turn the controller to set the minutes and
press the controller.
Status information
Status field The following information is displayed in the
status field at the top right:
▷Time.▷Current entertainment source.▷Sound output, on/off.▷Wireless network reception strength.▷Telephone status.▷Traffic bulletin reception.
Status field symbols
The symbols are grouped as follows.
Radio symbols
SymbolMeaning HD Radio™ is switched on. Satellite radio is switched on.
Telephone symbols
SymbolMeaning Incoming or outgoing call. Missed call. Wireless network reception
strength Symbol flashes: searching
for network. Wireless network is not available. Bluetooth is switched on. Roaming is active.SymbolMeaning Text message was received. Check the SIM card. SIM card is blocked. SIM card is missing. Enter the PIN.
Entertainment symbols
SymbolMeaning CD/DVD player. Music collection. Gracenote® database. AUX-IN port. Rear AUX-IN port on the left. Rear AUX-IN port on the right.
Additional symbols
SymbolMeaning Spoken instructions are switched
off.
Split screen
General information Additional information can be displayed on the
right side of the split screen, e.g., information
from the computer.
In the divided screen view, the so-called split
screen, this information remains visible even when you change to another menu.
Switching the split screen on and off
1. Press the button.
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Opening and closingVehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐
ment is also described that is not available in a
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
Remote control/key Buttons on the remote control1Unlocking2Locking3Opening the trunk lid4Panic mode, auxiliary air conditioning
General information
The vehicle is supplied with two remote con‐
trols with keys.
Every remote control contains a replaceable
battery.
The settings called up and implemented when
the car is unlocked depend on which remote
control is used to unlock the car. Personal Pro‐
file, refer to page 35.
Information on the required maintenance is
stored in the remote control as well. Service
data in the remote control, refer to page 212
Integrated key
Press the button on the back of the remote
control, arrow 1, and pull out the key, arrow 2.
The integrated key fits the following locks:
▷Driver's door.▷Trunk lid.▷Storage compartment in the front center
armrest.
The storage compartment contains a switch
for separately securing the trunk lid, refer to
page 43.
Replacing the battery
1.Take the integrated key out of the remote
control.2.Push in the catch with the key, arrow 1.3.Remove the cover of the battery compart‐
ment; see arrow 2.4.Insert a battery of the same type with the
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Take the used battery to a recycling
center or to your service center.
New remote controls You can obtain new remote controls from your
service center.
Loss of the remote controls Lost remote controls can be blocked by your
service center.
Emergency detection of remote
control
It is also possible to switch on the ignition or
activate engine readiness in situations such as
the following:▷Interference of radio transmission to re‐
mote control by external sources.▷Discharged battery in the remote control.▷Interference of radio transmission by mo‐
bile devices in close proximity to the re‐
mote control.▷Interference of radio transmission by
charger while charging items such as mo‐
bile devices in the vehicle.
A Check Control message is displayed if an at‐
tempt is made to switch on the ignition or start
the engine or activate engine readiness.
Starting the engine or activating
engine readiness with emergency
detection of the remote control
If a corresponding Check Control message ap‐
pears, hold the remote control vertically
against the marked area on the steering col‐
umn and press the Start/Stop button within
10 seconds while pressing the brake.
Personal Profile The conceptYou can set several of your vehicle's functions
to suit your personal needs and preferences.▷The settings are automatically saved in the
profile currently activated.▷The remote control used is detected when
the vehicle is unlocked and the stored pro‐
file is called up.▷Your personal settings will be recognized
and called up again even if the vehicle has
been used in the meantime by someone
else with another remote control.
The individual settings are stored for three
Personal Profiles and one guest profile.
Transmitting the settings
Your personal settings can be taken with you
to another vehicle equipped with the Personal
Profile function. For more information, contact
your service center.
Transmission takes place via:
▷The USB interface in the center armrest
onto a USB device.▷BMW Online.
Profile management
Opening the profiles A different profile can be called up than the
one associated with the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
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Called up profile is assigned to the remote
control being used at the time.
Renaming profiles1."Settings"2."Profiles"
The current profile is selected.3.Open "Options".4."Rename current profile"
Resetting profiles The settings of the active profile are reset to
their default values.
1."Settings"2."Profiles"
The current profile is selected.3.Open "Options".4."Reset current profile"
Importing profiles
Existing settings and contacts are overwritten
with the imported profile.
1."Settings"2."Profiles"3."Import profile"4.BMW Online: "BMW Online"
USB interface, refer to page 171: "USB
device"
Exporting profiles
Most settings of the active profile and the
saved contacts can be exported.
This can be helpful for securing and retrieving
personal settings, before delivering the vehicle
to a workshop for example.
1."Settings"2."Profiles"3."Export profile"4.BMW Online: "BMW Online"USB interface, refer to page 171: "USB
device"
Using the guest profile
The guest profile can be used to make individ‐
ual settings without affecting the three Per‐
sonal Profiles.
This can be useful for drivers who are using
the vehicle temporarily and do not have their
own profile.
1."Settings"2."Profiles"
The current profile is selected.3.Open "Guest".4.Create the settings.
Note: the guest profile cannot be renamed.
Display profile list during start
The profile list can be displayed during each
start for selecting the desired profile.
1."Settings"2."Profiles"3.Open "Options".4."Display user list at startup"
Personal Profile settings
The following functions and settings can be
stored in a profile.
▷Collision warning: warning time.▷Exterior mirror position.▷CD/Multimedia: audio source listened to
last.▷Unlocking/locking of the vehicle: settings.▷Driving Dynamics Control: sport program.▷Driver's seat position: automatic retrieval
after unlocking.▷Programmable memory buttons: assign‐
ment.▷Head-up Display: selection, brightness,
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▷Headlamp courtesy delay feature: time set‐
ting.▷Tone: tone settings.▷Automatic climate control: settings.▷Steering wheel position.▷Navigation: map views, route criteria, voice
output on/off.▷Night Vision with pedestrian detection.▷Intelligent Safety: individual settings.▷Park Distance Control PDC: adjusting the
signal tone volume.▷Radio: stored stations, station listened to
last, special settings.▷Rearview camera: selection of functions
and type of display.▷Side View: selection of the display type.▷Language on the Control Display.▷Lane departure warning: last setting, on/
off.▷Active Blind Spot Detection: last setting,
on/off.▷Daytime running lights: current setting.▷Triple turn signal activation.▷Locking the vehicle: after a brief period or
after starting to drive.
Central locking system
The concept The central locking system becomes active
when the driver's door is closed.
The system simultaneously engages and re‐
leases the locks on the following:
▷Doors.▷Trunk lid.▷Fuel filler flap.
Operating from the outside
▷Via the remote control.▷Via the driver's door lock.▷Via the door handles.▷Via the button in the trunk lid.
The following takes place simultaneously
when locking/unlocking the vehicle via the re‐
mote control:
▷Depending on how the vehicle is equipped,
the theft protection is activated/deacti‐
vated. Theft protection prevents the doors
from being unlocked using the lock but‐
tons or the door opener.▷The welcome lamps, interior lamps and
courtesy lamps are switched on and off.▷The alarm system, refer to page 46, is
armed or disarmed.
Operating from the inside
Via the button for the central locking system.
If the vehicle has been locked from inside, the
fuel filler flap remains unlocked.
If an accident of a certain severity occurs, the
central locking system unlocks automatically.
The hazard warning system and interior lamps
come on.
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Opening and closing: from
the outside
Using the remote control
General information Take the remote control with you
People or animals left unattended in a
parked vehicle can lock the doors from the in‐
side. Always take the remote control with you
when leaving the vehicle so that the vehicle
can then be opened from the outside.◀
Unlocking Press the button on the remote con‐
trol.
The vehicle is unlocked.
Welcome lamps, interior lamp and courtesy
lamps are switched on.
You can set how the vehicle is to be unlocked.
Create the settings, refer to page 45.
Convenient opening The remote control can be used to simultane‐
ously open the windows and the glass sunroof.
Press and hold the button on the re‐
mote control.
The windows and the glass sunroof open.
Releasing the button stops the motion.
Locking Press the button on the remote control.
Locking from the outside
Do not lock the vehicle from the outside
if there are people in it, as the vehicle cannot
be unlocked from inside without special knowl‐
edge.◀Switching on interior lamps and
courtesy lamps
Press the button on the remote control
with the vehicle locked.
Panic mode
You can trigger the alarm system if you find
yourself in a dangerous situation.
Press the button on the remote con‐
trol for at least 3 seconds.
To switch off the alarm: press any button.
Opening the trunk lid Press the button on the remote con‐
trol for approx. 1 second.
The trunk lid opens, regardless of whether it
was previously locked or unlocked.
During opening, the trunk lid pivots back and
up. Ensure that adequate clearance is available
before opening.
In some vehicle equipment variants, the trunk
lid can only be opened using the remote con‐
trol if the vehicle has been unlocked.
Do not place the remote control in the
cargo area
Take the remote control with you and do not
leave it in the cargo area; otherwise, the re‐
mote control is locked inside the vehicle when
the trunk lid is closed.◀
The trunk lid is locked again as soon as it is
pushed closed.
Malfunction If the vehicle can no longer be locked or un‐
locked with the remote control, the battery
may be discharged or there may be interfer‐
ence from external sources such as mobile
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