
on the interior rearview mirror. The re‐
quired distance depends on the particular
hand-held transmitter.4.Press the button of the desired function on
the hand-held transmitter and the button
being programmed on the interior rearview
mirror simultaneously and hold. The LED
on the interior rearview mirror flashes
slowly at first.5.When the LED flashes more rapidly, re‐
lease both buttons. Rapid flashing indi‐
cates that the button on the interior rear‐
view mirror has been programmed.
If the LED does not flash faster after
60 seconds, change the distance between
the interior rearview mirror and the hand-
held transmitter and repeat the step. Multi‐
ple trials at different distances may be nec‐
essary. Wait at least 15 seconds between
trials.6.To program additional functions on other
buttons, repeat steps 3 to 5.
The systems can be operated with the buttons
on the interior rearview mirror.
Special characteristics of alternating-
code radio systems
If the system cannot be operated after re‐
peated programming, check whether the sys‐
tem to be operated uses an alternating-code
system.
Read the operating instructions of the system
or press and hold the programmed button on
the interior rearview mirror. If the LED on the
interior rearview mirror flashes rapidly at first
and then lights up continuously for 2 seconds,
the system is equipped with an alternating-
code system. This flashing LED pattern re‐
peats itself for approx. 20 seconds.
In systems with an alternating-code system,
the Universal Garage Door Opener and the
system must be additionally synchronized.
Please obtain additional information on syn‐
chronization in the operating instructions of
the system being set up.
The systems will be easier to synchronize with
the aid of a second person.
Synchronization:1.Park the vehicle within range of the re‐
mote-controlled system.2.Program the corresponding button on the
interior rearview mirror as described.3.Identify and press the synchronization but‐
ton on the system being set up. You have
approx. 30 seconds for the next step.4.Press and hold the button on the interior
rearview mirror for approx. 3 seconds and
then release it. Repeat this step up to three
times if necessary to complete the syn‐
chronization procedure. When synchroni‐
zation is completed, the programmed func‐
tion is executed.
Reprogramming individual buttons
1.Switch on the ignition.2.Hold the hand-held transmitter at a dis‐
tance of approx. 1 to 3 in/2.5 to 8 cm from
the memory buttons.
The required distance depends on the par‐
ticular hand-held transmitter.3.Press the memory button of the Universal
Garage Door Opener.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 ap‐
prox. 60 seconds, change the distance and
repeat the step.
Canada: if the LED does not flash rapidly
after approx. 60 seconds, change the dis‐
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was aborted by the hand-held transmitter,
hold down the memory button and press
and release the button on the hand-held
transmitter several times for 2 seconds.
Controls
Prior to operation
Before operating a unit with the Universal
Garage Door Opener, ensure that there are no
people, animals, or objects in the range of
movement of the system; otherwise, there is a
risk of injury or damage.
Also follow the safety instructions of the hand-
held transmitter.◀
The system, such as the garage door, can be
operated using the button on the interior rear‐
view mirror with the engine running or the igni‐
tion switched on. When you are within the re‐
ception range of the system, press and hold
the button until the function is initiated. The
LED on the interior rearview mirror lights up
continuously while the radio signal is being
transmitted.
Deleting stored functions Press the right and left buttons on the interior
rearview mirror simultaneously for approx.
20 seconds until the LED flashes rapidly. All
stored functions are deleted. The functions
cannot be deleted individually.
Digital compass1Adjustment button2Display
The display shows you the main or secondary
compass direction in which you are driving.
Operating concept
Various functions can be called up by pressing
the adjustment button with a pointed object
such as a pen. The following adjustment op‐
tions are displayed one after the other, de‐
pending on how long the adjustment button is
pressed:
▷Press briefly: switch the display on/off.▷3 to 6 seconds: set the compass zone.▷6 to 9 seconds: calibrate the compass.▷9 to 12 seconds: set left-hand/right hand
steering.▷12 to 15 seconds: set the language.
Setting compass zones
Set the compass zone corresponding to the
vehicle's geographic location so that the com‐
pass can function correctly; refer to the world
map with compass zones.
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Cruise control 101 
Cruise control– Malfunction  103
Cupholder 125 
Curb weight, refer to Weights  270 
Current fuel consumption  72 
Current location, storing  146 
Curve lights, refer to Adaptive Light Control  84 
D
Dashboard lighting, refer to Instrument lighting  87 
Dashboard, refer to Cock‐ pit  12 
Data, technical  270 
Date
– Date format  77– Setting 76
Daytime running lights  84 
Daytime running lights, bulb replacement  252 
Defroster
– Rear window  111
Destination entry via the ad‐
dress book  146 
Destination guidance  153 
Destination guidance with in‐ termediate destinations  151 
Destination input, naviga‐ tion  144 
Digital clock  71 
Digital compass  115 
Digital radio  167 
Dimming mirrors  50 
Directional indicators, refer to Turn signals  62 
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting  87 
Displays and controls  12 
Displays, care  266 
Displays, cleaning  266 
Displays, refer to Instrument cluster  14 
Disposal, coolant  246 
Disposal, vehicle battery  255 
Distance warning, refer to Park Distance Control
PDC  103 
Divided rear seat backrest, re‐ fer to Enlarging the cargo
area  118 
Divided screen view, split screen  22 
Door key, refer to Remote control with integrated
key  30 
Door lock  34 
Doors, manual operation  34 
Doors, unlocking and locking– Confirmation signals  33– From the inside 35– From the outside  32
DOT Quality Grades  237 
Downhill control  99 
Draft-free ventilation  111 
Drive-off assistant  100 
Driving away on inclines, refer to Drive-off assistant  100 
Driving notes, breaking in  130  
Driving notes, general  130 
Driving on poor roads  132 
Driving stability control sys‐ tems  97 
Driving through water  131 
Driving tips, refer to Driving notes  130 
Dry air, refer to Cooling func‐ tion  110 
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol  97 
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol  98 
DTMF suffix dialing  202 
DVD/CD  174 
DVDs, storing  179 
DVD, video  176 
Dynamic destination guid‐ ance  160 
Dynamic Stability Control DSC  97 
Dynamic Traction Control
DTC  98 
E
ECO PRO  138 
ECO PRO display  138 
ECO PRO driving mode  138 
ECO PRO mode  138 
EfficientDynamics, refer to Saving fuel  137 
Electrical malfunction– Door lock  34– Driver's door  34– Fuel filler flap  229– Tailgate 36
Electric seat adjustment  45 
Electronic brake-force distri‐ bution  97 
Electronic engine oil level check  243 
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to Dynamic Sta‐
bility Control DSC  97 
Emergency activation
– Automatic transmission, re‐
fer to Overriding selector
lever lock  67
Emergency operation
– Door lock, refer to Manual
operation  34
Emergency operation, fuel
filler flap, unlocking man‐
ually  229 
Emergency Request  257 
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance  258 
Energy-conscious driving, re‐ fer to Current fuel consump‐
tion  72 
Energy, saving
– Automatic Engine Start/
Stop Function  59
Energy, saving, refer to Sav‐
ing fuel  137 
Engine, breaking in  130 
Engine compartment  242 
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Ignition lock 57 
Ignition, switched off  58 
Ignition, switched on  58 
Indication of a flat tire  92, 94  
Indicator and warning lamps  15 
Inflation pressure monitor, re‐ fer to Flat Tire Monitor  91 
Inflation pressure, refer to Tire inflation pressure  232 
Information on the navigation data  142 
Initialization after power fail‐ ure  255  
Initializing– Compass, refer to Calibrat‐
ing  116– Panoramic glass sunroof  43– Refer to Setting the time
and date  76
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor
FTM  91 
Initializing, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM  94 
Inside brake lamps
– Bulb replacement  254
Installation location, tele‐
phone  124 
Instrument cluster  14 
Instrument lighting  87 
Instrument panel, refer to In‐ strument cluster  14 
Instruments, refer to Cock‐ pit  12 
Integrated key  30 
Interactive map  149 
Interior equipment  113 
Interior lamps  87 
Interior lamps
– Remote control  33
Interior mirror 50 
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming  50 
Interior rearview mirror, com‐ pass  115 
Interior temperature, setting– Automatic climate con‐
trol  108
Interlock, refer to Disengag‐
ing the remote control  65 
Intermediate destina‐ tions  151 
Internet page  6 
Intersection, entering for navi‐ gation  145 
iPod/iPhone  185 
J
Jacking points for the vehicle jack  255 
Jack, refer to Vehicle jack  255 
Joystick, refer to Selector lever  68 
Jump-starting  258 
K
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access  37 
Keyless opening and closing, refer to Comfort Access  37 
Key Memory, refer to Per‐ sonal Profile  30 
Key, refer to Integrated key/ remote control  30 
Kickdown
– Automatic transmission with
Steptronic  66, 68
Knee airbag  88 
Knocking control  230 
L
Label, run-flat tire  240 
Lamp and bulb replacement, lamp replacement  250 
Lamps  83 
Lamps, automatic headlamp control  83, 84  
Lamps, High-beam Assis‐
tant  85 
Lamps, parking lamps/low beams  83 
Lamps, replacing, refer to Lamp and bulb replace‐
ment  250 
Language, changing on the Control Display  77 
Lap-and-shoulder belt, refer to Safety belts  46 
Lashing eyes, securing cargo  135 
LATCH child restraint fixing system  53 
Leather, care  264 
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes  250 
Length, refer to Dimen‐ sions  270 
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing  23 
License plate lamp, bulb re‐ placement  254 
Light-alloy wheels, care  265 
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs  250 
Lighter  117 
Lighting– Instruments  87– Lamp and bulb replace‐
ment  250
Lighting, vehicle, refer to
Lamps  83 
Light switch  83 
Limit, refer to Speed limit  81 
Load  135 
Loading  134 
Lock buttons, doors, refer to Locking  35 
Locking
– From the inside  35– From the outside  32– Setting the confirmation
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Locking the vehicle– From the inside 35– From the outside  32
Locks, doors, and win‐
dows  55 
Longlife oils, alternative oil types  245 
Longlife oils, refer to Ap‐ proved engine oils  245 
Low beams  83 
Low beams
– Automatic  84– Bulb replacement  251
Low beams, automatic  83 
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant  85 
Lower back support, refer to Lumbar support  45 
Luggage rack
– Rear luggage rack  136
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack  136 
Lumbar support  45 
M
Main inspection, refer to Service requirements  78 
Maintenance  247 
Maintenance, refer to Service booklet 
Maintenance, refer to Service requirements  78 
Maintenance require‐ ments  247 
Maintenance system BMW  247 
Malfunction
– Automatic transmission with
Steptronic  67– Door lock 34– Fuel filler flap  229– Tailgate 36
Malfunction warnings, refer to
Check Control  80 
Manual air distribution  109 
Manual mode, automatic
transmission with Step‐
tronic  66, 69  
Manual operation– Door lock  34– Driver's door  34– Selector lever lock, auto‐
matic transmission  67
Manual operation, fuel filler
flap  229 
Map, destination entry  149 
Map display in black and white  158 
Map in split screen  157 
Map view  155 
Marking on approved tires  240 
Master key, refer to Remote control with integrated
key  30 
Maximum cooling  109 
Maximum speed, winter tires  240 
Medical kit, refer to First aid kit  258  
Memory, refer to Seat and mirror memory  48 
Menus, operating, iDrive  18 
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept  19 
Message list, traffic bulle‐ tins  157 
Messages  212 
Microfilter
– With automatic climate con‐
trol  111
Minimum tread, tires  238 
Mirror
– Mirror memory, refer to Seat
and mirror memory  48
Mirrors 49 
Mirrors
– Automatic Curb Monitor  49
Mirrors, folding in and out  50 
Mirrors, heating  50 
Mirrors, interior mirror  50 
Mobile communication devi‐
ces in the vehicle  131 
Mobile phone, installation lo‐ cation, refer to Center arm‐
rest  124 
Mobile phone, refer to Tele‐ phone  196 
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety  6 
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play  18 
Mounting of child restraint fix‐ ing systems  52 
MP3 player  184 
Multimedia  174 
Music collection  179 
Music search  181 
Music, storing  179 
N
Navigation  142 
Navigation data  142 
Navigation data, updat‐ ing  142  
Navigation system– Destination entry by
voice  150
Neck restraints, refer to Head
restraints  47 
Nets, refer to Storage com‐ partments  124 
Neutral cleaner, care  265 
New wheels and tires  239 
Notes  6, 215  
Nozzles, refer to Ventila‐ tion  111 
O OBD Onboard Diagnos‐ tics  248 
OBD socket, refer to Socket for OBD Onboard Diagno‐
sis  248  
Octane number, refer to Fuel quality  230 
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Octane rating, refer to Gaso‐line quality  230 
Odometer  71 
Office  209 
Oil additives  245 
Oil consumption  243 
Oil level  243 
Oil, refer to Engine oil  243 
Oil types, alternative  245 
Oil types, approved  245 
Old batteries, disposal  255 
Onboard Diagnostics OBD  248 
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display  18 
Onboard vehicle tool kit  249 
Opening and closing– Comfort Access  37– From the inside 35– From the outside  32– Using the door lock  34– Using the remote control  32
Operating concept, iDrive  18 
Outside-air mode
– Automatic climate con‐
trol  110
Outside air, refer to Recircu‐
lated air mode  110 
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature  72 
P Paint, vehicle  264 
Pairing, mobile phone  197 
Panic mode  33 
Panoramic glass sunroof
– Convenient operation  32– Initializing 43– Opening, closing  42– Pinch protection 42– Power failure 43– Remote control  32– Tilting 42
Park Distance Control
PDC  103 
Parked-car ventilation  111 
Parked vehicle, condensa‐
tion  132 
Parking aid, refer to Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC  103 
Parking assistant, refer to Park Distance Control
PDC  103 
Parking brake, refer to Hand‐ brake  61 
Parking lamps  83 
Parking lamps/low beams  83 
Parking lamps, bulb replace‐ ment  252 
Passenger airbags, deactivat‐ ing  89 
Passenger side mirror, tilt‐ ing  49 
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol  103  
Performance Control  99 
Personal information  209 
Personal Profile  30 
Pinch protection– Panoramic glass sunroof  42– Windows 41
Plastic, care  265 
Pollen
– Refer to Microfilter/acti‐
vated-charcoal filter with
automatic climate con‐
trol  111
Poor road operation  132 
Position, storing  146 
Postal code, entering in navi‐ gation  145 
Power windows
– Safety switch  41
Power windows, opening and
closing  40 
Power windows, refer to Win‐ dows  40 
Prescribed engine oils, refer to Approved engine oils  245 
Pressure, tires  232 
Pressure warning, tires  91 
Profile depth, refer to Mini‐ mum tread depth  238 
Profile, tires  238 
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive  22 
Protection function, refer to
Pinch protection– Panoramic glass sunroof  42
Protective function, refer to
Pinch protection
– Windows  41
Push-and-turn switch, refer to
Controller  19 
R Radiator fluid, refer to Cool‐ ant  246  
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control with
integrated key  30 
Radio ready state  57 
Radio ready state, switched off  58 
Radio ready state, switched
on  57 
Radio setting, refer to Radio ready state  57 
Rain sensor  63 
Random  175 
Random playback  175 
Range  73 
RDS  167 
Reading lamps  87 
Reading out loud  216 
Rear lamps, refer to Tail lamps  253 
Rear seat backrest
– Foldable  118
Rear seats
– Adjusting the backrest
tilt  118– Adjusting the head re‐
straints  48– Folding down  118– Folding down the back‐
rests  118
Rear socket  117 
Rearview camera, clean‐
ing  107  
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Rearview mirror, refer to Mir‐rors  49 
Rear window defroster  111 
Rear window, washing  64 
Rear window wiper  64 
Recirculated air mode  110 
Recommended tire brands  240 
Redialing  203 
Refueling  228 
Remaining distance to desti‐ nation, refer to Com‐
puter  74 
Remaining range for service, refer to Service require‐
ments  78 
Remaining range, refer to Range  73 
Reminders  216 
Remote app  225 
Remote control– Battery replacement  38– Comfort Access 37– Garage door opener  113– Malfunction 33, 38– Tailgate  33– Universal  113
Remote control, removing
from the ignition lock  57 
Remote control, service data  247 
Remote inquiry  202 
Remote Services  225 
Replacement fuse  256 
Replacement remote con‐ trol  30 
Replacing wheels/tires  239 
Reporting safety defects  9 
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel gauge  72 
Reservoir for washer fluid, re‐ fer to Washer fluid reser‐
voir  65 
Resetting, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM  94 
Restraining systems
– Refer to Safety belts  46Restraint systems for chil‐
dren  52 
Retaining straps, securing cargo  135 
Retreaded tires  240 
Reverse gear– Automatic transmission with
Steptronic  66
Rim cleaner, care  265 
Road, avoiding  153 
Road detour  153 
Roadside Assistance  221 
Roadside parking lamp
– Bulb replacement  252
Roadside parking lamps  85 
RON gasoline quality  230 
RON, refer to Fuel qual‐ ity  230  
Roof load capacity  270 
Roof-mounted luggage rack  136 
Rope, refer to Towing  261 
Route  154 
Route criteria, route  153 
Route, displaying  154 
Route section, bypass‐ ing  154  
RSC Runflat System Compo‐ nent, refer to Run-flat
tires  240 
Rubber components, care  265 
Run-flat tires  240 
Run-flat tires, tire inflation pressure  232 
Running lights, refer to Park‐ ing lamps/low beams  83 
S Safe braking  131 
Safety  6 
Safety belts  46 
Safety belts
– Damage  47
Safety belts, care  265 
Safety belts, indicator/warn‐
ing lamp  47 
Safety belts, reminder  47 
Safety switch for rear win‐ dows  41 
Safety systems– Safety belts  46
Safety systems, airbags  88 
Safety tires, refer to Run-flat tires  240 
Satellite radio  168 
Saving fuel  137 
Scale, changing during navi‐ gation  156 
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play  18 
Search, refer to BMW On‐ line  222 
Seat adjustment
– Manual  44
Seat adjustment, electric  45 
Seat and mirror memory  48 
Seat belts
– Refer to Safety belts  46
Seat heating 46 
Seats
– Adjusting  44– Adjusting electrically  45– Heating 46– Memory, refer to Seat and
mirror memory  48– Sitting safely 44– Storing the setting, refer to
Seat and mirror memory  48
Selector lever, automatic
transmission with Step‐
tronic  66, 68  
Selector lever lock, overrid‐ ing  67 
Selector lever lock, refer to Changing selector lever po‐
sitions, Shiftlock  66 
Selector lever lock, releas‐ ing  68 
Selector lever positions, auto‐ matic transmission with
Steptronic  66 
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