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Adjustments
Controls
Easy entry
The easy entry feature includes a memory 
function for the longitudinal adjustment and 
backrest angle.
1.
Pull lever 1 and swing the backrest forward.
2. Press the front end 2 of the switch until the 
seat has moved into the desired position.
Previous position
Press the rear end 3 of the switch until the seat 
automatically stops in its previous position, and 
fold the backrest back. If you release the switch 
before the previous seat  position is reached, 
the seat will stop at its current position.
When sliding the seat backward, make 
sure no one is injure d and no objects are 
damaged.
Before driving off, engage both seats and 
backrests so that they are locked in place. 
Otherwise, there is a risk of an accident due to 
unexpected movement. <
Seat heating
Press the button once per temperature level. 
Three LEDs indicate the highest temperature.
To switch off:
Press button longer.
If you continue driving within approx. the next 
15 minutes, the seat heating is automatically 
activated at the previo usly set temperature.
The temperature is lowered or the heating is 
switched off entirely to save on battery power. 
The LEDs stay lit.
Seat and mirror memory
You can store and call up two different combi-
nations of driver's seat and exterior mirror 
positions.
Settings for the backrest width and lumbar 
support are not stored in memory.
Storing
1. Switch on radio readiness or the ignition, 
refer to page 62.
2. Adjust the seat and exterior mirrors to the 
desired positions.
3. Press the  button.
The LED in the button lights up.
4. Press the desired memory button 1 or 2: 
the LED goes out.
The driver's seat and exterior mirror posi-
tions are stored for the remote control 
currently in use.
Call-up
Do not call up the memory while you are 
driving; otherwise,  unexpected seat 
movement could result in an accident. <
Comfort function
1.Unlock and open the driver's door or switch 
on radio readiness, refer to page 62.
2. Briefly press the desired memory button 1 
or 2.
The adjusting procedure  is halted immediately 
when you touch a seat adjustment switch or 
one of the memory buttons.
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ControlsClimate
Defrosting windows and removing 
condensation
Press the button.
Quickly removes ice and conden-
sation from the windshield and 
front side windows.
For this purpose, also switch on the air 
conditioning.
Switching air conditioning on/off
The passenger compartment can only be 
cooled while the engine is running.
Press the button.
The air is cooled and dehumidified 
and – depending on the tempera-
ture setting – warmed again.
Depending on the weather, the windshield may 
fog up briefly when the engine is started.
Pressing the AUTO button automatically 
switches on the air conditioning.
Rear window defroster
Press the button.
The defroster is switched off auto-
matically after a certain time. 
Depending on your vehi cle's equipment, the 
upper wires serve as an antenna and are not 
part of the rear window defroster.
Switching the system on/off
Switching off
Press and hold the left button or 
press the left butto n at the lowest 
level.
All displays are cleared except for the rear 
window defroster if  it is switched on.
The outside air supply is blocked when 
the automatic climate control is switched 
off. If the air quality deteriorates or the window 
fogs over, switch the system back on and 
increase the air volume. <
Switching on
Press any button, except the buttons for the 
ALL program or the rear window defroster.
Ventilation
1Use the thumbwheels to smoothly open 
and close the air vents
2 Use the levers to change  the direction of the 
airflow
3 Thumbwheel for more or less cool air from 
the vents for the upper body area
Ventilation for cooling
Adjust the vent outlets to  direct the flow of cool 
air in your direction, e.g. if it has become too hot 
in the car.
Draft-free ventilation
Set the vent outlets so that the air flows past 
you and not straight at you.
Ventilation in the rear
1 Use the thumbwheel to adjust the 
temperature:
>Turn toward  blue: colder
> Turn toward red: warmer
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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.
Integrated universal remote 
control
The concept
The Integrated universal remote control can be 
used to operate up to 3 functions of remote-
controlled devices such as garage door open-
ers or lighting systems.  The Integrated univer-
sal remote control thus  replaces as many as 
three different hand-held  transmitters. To oper-
ate them, the buttons on  the interior rearview 
mirror must be programmed with the desired 
functions. Programming requires the hand-held 
transmitter for the respective device.
To prevent possible damage or injury, 
before programming  or using the inte-
grated universal remote control to operate a 
device, always inspect the immediate area to 
make certain that no people, animals or objects 
are within the pivoting or travel range of the 
device being operated.
Also follow the safety in structions supplied with 
the hand-held transmitter. <
For security reasons, ma ke sure to delete the 
stored functions before  selling the vehicle, refer 
to page 122.
Compatibility
If this symbol appears on the package 
or in the instructions supplied with the 
device to be operated, you can gener-
ally assume that the devi ce is compatible with 
the Integrated univer sal remote control.
For additional questions, please consult:
> Your BMW center.
> www.homelink.com on the Internet.
HomeLink is a registered trademark of Johnson 
Controls, Inc.
Controls on the interior rearview mirror
1 LED
2 Buttons
3 Hand-held transmitter, required for 
programming.
Programming
General information
1.Switch on the ignition.
2. Initial operation:
Simultaneously hold down the right and left 
buttons on the inside mirror for approx. 
20 seconds until the LED on the inside 
mirror flashes.
All programs of the bu ttons on the rearview 
mirror are deleted.
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3.
Hold the hand-held  transmitter of the 
device to be controlled approx. 1 in/2.5 cm 
to 3 in/8 cm away from the buttons on the 
inside mirror.
The required distance depends on the 
hand-held transmitter.
4. Simultaneously press  and hold the button 
of the desired function on the hand-held 
transmitter and the button to be pro-
grammed on the inside mirror.
The LED on the inside mirror will flash 
slowly at first.
5. As soon as the LED flashes rapidly, release 
both buttons. The rapid flashing indicates 
that the button on the inside mirror has 
been programmed.
If the LED does not flash rapidly within 
60 seconds, change the distance between 
the inside mirror and the hand-held trans-
mitter and repeat this step. This may 
require several attemp ts. Allow at least 
15 seconds between attempts.
6. To program additional functions on the 
other buttons of the inside mirror, repeat 
steps 3 through 5.
The buttons on the inside mirror can be used to 
operate the devices if the ignition is switched 
on.
Special procedure with alternating-
code systems
If the device fails to func tion even after repeated 
programming, check whether the device to be 
controlled uses an alte rnating-code system.
To do so, either read the instructions for the 
device or hold down the programmed button on 
the inside mirror. If the LED on the inside mirror 
flashes quickly at first  and then remains lit for 
2 seconds, the device uses an alternating-code 
system. The LED flashes and lights up repeat-
edly for approx. 20 seconds.
In devices with an alternating-code system, the 
Integrated universal re mote control and the 
device must also be synchronized. For information about synchronizing can also 
be found in the operating instructions for the 
device to be set.
Programming will be easier with the aid of a 
second person.
Synchronizing:
1.
Park your vehicle with in the range of the 
remote-controlled device.
2. Program the Integrated universal remote 
control as described above.
3. Locate and press the synchronization 
button on the device to  be set. You have 
approx. 30 seconds to perform the next 
step.
4. Hold down the programmed button on the 
inside mirror for approx. 3 seconds and then 
release it. Repeat this  operation, up to three 
times if necessary,  to complete the syn-
chronization. If the  synchronization has 
succeeded, the programmed function is 
performed.
Reprogramming individual buttons
1. Switch on the ignition.
2. Hold the hand-held transmitter of the 
device to be controlled approx. 1 in/2.5 cm 
to 3 in/8 cm away from the buttons on the 
inside mirror.
The required distance depends on the 
hand-held transmitter.
3. Press the desired button on the inside 
mirror.
4. If the LED on the inside mirror flashes 
slowly after approx. 20 seconds, press the 
transmit key of the hand-held transmitter.
5. As soon as the LED flashes rapidly, release 
both buttons.
If the LED does not flash rapidly after 
approx. 60 seconds, alter the distance and 
repeat the step.
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Canada: if the LED does not flash rapidly 
after approx. 60 seconds, alter the distance 
and repeat this step or, if the programming 
by means of the hand-held transmitter was 
interrupted, hold down the button on the 
inside mirror and then press and release the 
button on the hand-hel d transmitter several 
times, holding it down for 2 seconds each 
time.
Operation
To prevent possible damage or injury, 
before programming  or using the inte-
grated universal remote control to operate a 
device, always inspect the immediate area to 
make certain that no people, animals or objects 
are within the pivoting or travel range of the 
device being operated.
Also follow the safety in structions supplied with 
the hand-held transmitter. <
The button on the inside mirror can be used to 
operate the device, for example the garage 
door, if the engine is running or the ignition is 
switched on. To do so, within the reception 
range of the device, press the button of the 
device until the function  is triggered. The LED 
on the inside mirror remains lit during transmis-
sion of the radio signal.
Deleting stored functions
Simultaneously hold down the right and left 
buttons on the inside mi rror for approx. 20 sec-
onds until the LED on the inside mirror flashes 
rapidly. All stored functions are deleted. The 
functions cannot be de leted individually.
Digital compass
1Adjustment button
2 Display
The display shows you the main or secondary 
compass direction in which you are driving.
Operating principle
You can call up various functions by pressing 
the adjustment button with a pointed object 
such as a pen or similar item. The following 
adjustment options are displayed one after the 
other, depending on how long you keep the 
adjustment button pressed:
> Press briefly: switch display on/off
> 3 to 6 seconds: set compass zone
> 6 to 9 seconds: calibrate compass
> 9 to 12 seconds: set  left-hand/right-hand 
steering
> 12 to 15 seconds: setting the language
Setting compass zones
Set the compass zone corresponding to your 
vehicle's geographic loca tion so that the com-
pass can function correctly; refer to the world 
map with compass zones.
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EntertainmentOn/off and tone
On/off and tone
Vehicle equipment
In this chapter, all pr oduction, 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.
General information
The following audio and video sources share 
the same control elements and adjustments:
> Radio
> CD/DVD player
> Video
> External devices, e.g. MP3 player
Controls
The audio and video sources can be controlled 
using the:
>Buttons near th e CD/DVD player
> iDrive
> Buttons on the steering wheel, refer to 
page 13
> Programmable memory  keys, refer to 
page 25
> Voice activation system
Buttons near the CD/DVD player
1Sound output for entertainment on/off, 
volume
>Press: switch on/off
When you switch on the unit, the last set 
radio station or track is played.
> Turn: adjusting the volume
2  Eject the CD/DVD
3 CD/DVD drive
4FM/AM : change the radio station 
waveband
5MODE : change the audio and video 
sources
6  Station scan/track search
> Change the radio station
> Select the track for  the CD/DVD player 
and certain multimedia devices
Switching on/off
To switch the entertainment audio output on or 
off:
Press knob 1 next to the CD/DVD player.
 This symbol on the Co ntrol Display indicates 
that sound output is switched off.
The sound output is available for approx. 
20 minutes after the ignition was switched off.
For sound output, switch the unit back on.
Adjusting volume
Turn knob 1 next to the CD/DVD player until the 
desired volume is obtained.
You can also adjust the volume with buttons on 
the steering wheel, refer to page 13.
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Entertainment
Radio
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 coun
try version. This also 
applies to safety related functions and systems.
General information
Your radio is designed for reception of the 
following stations:
> FM and AM
> HD Radio
> Satellite radio
Selecting a station
Press the knob if the sound output is switched 
off. 1.
"Radio"
2. "FM" or "AM"
3. Select the desired station.
The selected station is stored for the remote 
control currently in use.
Changing stations
Turn the controller and press it
or
Press the  button for the corresponding 
direction
or
Press the buttons on the  steering wheel, refer 
to page 13.
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Satellite radio
Entertainment
Satellite radio
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 coun
try version. This also 
applies to safety related functions and systems.
General information
The channels are offered in fixed packages. 
Packages must be ac tivated by telephone.
Navigation bar
The functions of the navigation bar symbols can 
also be stored on the programmable memory 
buttons, refer to page 25.
Managing subscription
Clear reception is required for activating and 
deactivating channels. Re ception is best when 
you have an unobstructed view to the sky. The 
channel name is displayed in the status line.
Activating channels
The "Unsubscribed Channels" category 
contains all disabled channels.
1. "Radio"
2. "Satellite radio"
3. "Category"
4. Select the "Unsubscribed Channels" 
category.
5. Select desired channel.
The telephone number and electronic serial 
number, ESN, are displayed.
6. Dial the telephone number to have the 
channels activated.
This telephone number can also be used to 
deactivate the channels.
SymbolFunction
Changing list view
Selecting category
Entering channel directly
Time shift
 Accessing favorites, selecting  the My Favorites category
Managing favorites
Traffic Jump
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