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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 41.
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 
Personal 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 260.
Integrated key
Press button1 to release the key.
The integrated key fits the following locks:
> Glove compartment, refer to page 124
> Driver's door, refer to page 36
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 
settings stored for it are called up and 
implemented.
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 
for two remote controls  if Comfort Access is in 
use.
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Controls
The trunk lid swings back and up when 
opened. Ensure that there is sufficient 
clearance. To avoid lo cking yourself out by 
accident, do not place th e remote control in the 
trunk. A previously locked trunk lid is locked 
again after closing.
Before and after each tr ip, check that the trunk 
lid has not been inad vertently unlocked.<
Convertible: convenient loading
When you are close to the vehicle, the remote 
control for Comfort Access can be used to 
partially raise the op en hardtop for more 
convenient loading of the trunk.
1. Briefly press the  butto n and, within one 
second, press again and hold until the 
retractable hardtop stop s in an intermediate 
position. The trunk lid opens slightly.
2. Open the trunk lid, press the trunk partition 
upward and stow the cargo in the trunk.
3. Press down the trunk partition until it 
engages on both sides and close the 
trunk lid.
4. Press the  button for a longer period to 
fold the retractable hardtop back in.
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 immediately 
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 fo r the remote control cur-
rently 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.
Convertible: if hardtop movement via the 
remote control is inte rrupted briefly, the 
movement will be completed more quickly if 
you keep the correspo nding button pressed 
continuously.
If the car can no longer be locked with a remote 
control, the battery in  the remote control is 
discharged. Use the remote control on an 
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extended trip to rechar ge 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.
For US owners only
The transmitter and receiv er units comply with 
part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communications 
Commission regulations. Operation is 
governed 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 not cause harmful 
interference, 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 
vehicle is unlocked, refer to page
34.
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 
positions in the door lock.
Opening and closing:
From inside
This button serves to unlock or lock doors and 
the trunk lid when the front doors are unlocked 
or locked, but does not activate the anti-theft 
system. Depending on the equipment package, 
the fuel filler flap can  be unlocked as needed.
Automatic locking
You can also set the situ ations in which the car 
locks:
1. "Settings"
2. "Door locks"
3. Select the desired function:
>"Lock if no door is opened"
The central locking system automati-
cally locks the vehicle after a short time if 
no door has been opened.
> "Lock after start. to drive"
The central locking system locks the 
vehicle as soon as you begin to drive.
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Locking separately
Push the switch in the direction of arrow 1 . 
The trunk lid is locked  and cannot be unlocked 
using the central locking system. 
If you give the remote  control without the inte-
grated key to someone else while the glove 
compartment is locked,  the trunk lid cannot be 
opened. This is an advantage when valet park-
ing, for example. Locking the glove compart-
ment, refer to page 124.
Unlocking separately
Push the switch in the direction of arrow 2 .
Emergency release
Pull the lever in the trunk. The trunk lid is 
unlocked.
Closing
The handle recesses on the interior trim of the 
trunk lid make it easier to pull down.
Make sure that the  closing path of the 
trunk lid is clear; otherwise, injuries may 
result. <
Coupe Convertible
To close the trunk lid, press it down 
lightly. The lid is closed automatically.<
Alarm system
The concept
The vehicle alarm system responds:
>
When a door, the hood or the trunk lid is 
opened
> To movements inside the vehicle: Interior 
motion sensor, refer to page 39
> When the car's inclination changes, for 
instance if an attempt is  made to jack it up 
and steal the wheels or to raise it prior to 
towing away
> When there has been an interruption of 
power supply from the battery
The alarm system signals unauthorized entry 
attempts for a short time by means of:
> An acoustic alarm
> Switching on the haza rd warning flashers
> Flashing the high beams
Arming and disarming
General information
When you lock or unlock the vehicle, either with 
the remote control or at  the door lock, the alarm 
system is armed or disarmed at the same time.
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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 
control has been accide ntally left inside 
the locked vehicle's trunk 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 necessa ry to insert a remote 
control into the ignition lock, refer to page 62.
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 64.
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.
The warning lamp in the instrument 
cluster lights up wh ile 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 for Comfort Access con-
tains a battery that will need to be replaced from 
time to time.
1. Take the integrated ke y out of the remote 
control, refer to page 32.
2. Remove the cover.
3. Insert the new battery  with the plus side 
facing up.
4. Press the cover on to close.
Dispose of the old battery at a recycling 
center 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 
themselves. <
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External devices
Entertainment
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, on ly 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 200.
> Device not supported by vehicle.
If necessary, perform a software update, 
refer to page 196.
> Device could not be paired or connected.
Do the Bluetooth passk eys on the device 
and vehicle match? Enter 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 
signal 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 player in the mobile 
phone.
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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 
Bluetooth® 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 192.
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 196.
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5."Remove phone from list"
What to do if…
For information on suitable mobile phones, 
refer to page 200.
The mobile phone coul d not be paired or 
connected.
> 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 
connections 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 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 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 mob ile phone, it is 
possible to adjust the strength of the 
Bluetooth signal.
> Insert the mo bile ph
one into the snap-in 
adapter or place it in the vicinity of the 
center console.
> Adjust the volume of the microphone and 
speaker separately.
If you have gone through all items in the list and 
still cannot activate the de sired function, please 
check the website www.bmw.com/bluetooth 
for further notes or contact Customer Relations 
or a BMW center.
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