2014 BMW 328I XDRIVE SPORTS WAGON window

CockpitVehicle 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.
All around the steering wheel
1Rear window safety switch   452Power windows  443Exterior mirror operation   554Glove compartment on the driver's
side   159
Driver assistance systemsActive Blind Spot Detec‐
tion   112Intelligent Safety   103Lane departure warning   1115LampsFront fog lamps  93Parking lamps  90Low beams  90Seite 12At a glanceCockpit12
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Automatic headlamp con‐
trol   91
Daytime running lights   91
Adaptive Light Control   91
High-beam Assistant   92Instrument lighting  936Steering column stalk, leftTurn signal  66High beams, head‐
lamp flasher   66High-beam Assistant   92Roadside parking lamps   91Computer  847Steering wheel buttons, leftStore speed   126,  120Resume speed   128,  120Cruise control on/off, interrupt‐
ing   127Active Cruise Control on/off, in‐
terrupting   120Reduce distance   123Increase distance   123Cruise control rocker switch   128,  1228Instrument cluster   749Steering wheel buttons, rightEntertainment sourceVolumeVoice activation  24Telephone, see user's manual for
Navigation, Entertainment and
CommunicationThumbwheel for selection lists   8410Steering column stalk, rightWindshield wipers  67Rain sensor  68Clean the windshields and head‐
lamps   69Rear window wiper   6911Start/stop the engine and switch
the ignition on/off   63Auto Start/Stop function   6412Horn13Steering wheel heating  5714Adjust steering wheel  5715Open the tailgate  37Seite 13CockpitAt a glance13
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This can unnecessarily delay the establish‐
ment of a telephone connection.
Instead, use the SOS button, refer to
page 219, in the vicinity of the interior mirror.
Environmental conditions▷Say the commands, numbers, and letters
smoothly and with normal volume, empha‐
sis, and speed.▷Always say commands in the language of
the voice activation system.▷Keep the doors, windows, and glass sun‐
roof closed to prevent noise interference.▷Avoid making other noise in the vehicle
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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: "USB device"
Using the guest profile
The guest profile can be used to make individ‐
ual settings that are saved in none of the three
personal profiles.
This can be useful for drivers who are using
the vehicle temporarily and do not have their
own profile.
1."Settings"2."Profiles"3.Open "Guest".
The guest profile cannot be renamed. It is not
assigned to the current remote control.
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"
Using the remote control
Note Take the remote control with youPeople 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.
Performing settings, refer to page 41.
The alarm system, refer to page 42, is dis‐
armed.
Convenient opening The remote control can be used to open the
windows and the glass sunroof after unlocking.
Press and hold the button on the re‐
mote control.
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.◀
The alarm system, refer to page 42, is armed.
Switching on interior lamps and
courtesy lamps
Press the button on the remote control
with the vehicle locked.
If the button is pressed again within 10 sec‐
onds of the vehicle being locked, the interior
motion sensor and tilt alarm sensor of the anti-
theft warning system, refer to page 43, are
switched off. After locking, wait 10 seconds
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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 tailgate Press the button on the remote con‐
trol for approx. 1 second.
The tailgate opens automatically, regardless of
whether the vehicle is locked or unlocked.
Note the opening height of the tailgate
The tailgate pivots back and up when it
opens. Ensure that there is sufficient clearance
when the tailgate opens; otherwise, damage
may result.◀
Depending on how the vehicle is equipped and
the country-specific variant, you can set
whether the doors are also 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 tailgate is closed.◀
Provide edge protection
Sharp or angular objects can hit the rear
window while driving and damage the heating
wires of the rear window. Provide edge protec‐
tion.◀
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
phones, metal objects, overhead power lines,
transmission towers, etc.In this case, lock/unlock the vehicle without the
remote control, refer to page 36.
For US owners only The transmitter and receiver units comply with
part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communication
Commission regulations. Operation is gov‐
erned by the following:
FCC ID:▷LX8766S.▷LX8766E.▷LX8CAS.▷LX8CAS2.▷MYTCAS4.
Compliance statement:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
▷This device may not cause harmful inter‐
ference, and▷this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modifications or changes to
these devices could void the user's authority to
operate this equipment.
Without remote control
From the outside 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.◀
Remove the key before pulling the door
handle
Before pulling the outside door handle, remove
the key to avoid damaging the paintwork and
the key.◀
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Unlock or lock the driver's door via the door
lock using the integrated key. The other doors
must be unlocked or locked from the inside.
Alarm system
The alarm system is not armed if the vehicle is
locked with the integrated key.
The alarm system is triggered when the door is
opened, if the vehicle was unlocked via the
door lock. In order to terminate this alarm, un‐
lock vehicle with the remote control or switch
on the ignition, if necessary, by emergency de‐
tection of the remote control.
From the inside
Locking and unlocking
Pressing the button for the central locking sys‐
tem locks and unlocks the tailgate and the rear
window when the front doors are closed, but
they are not secured against theft.
The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.
In the event of an accident of corresponding
severity, the vehicle is automatically unlocked.
The hazard warning system and interior lamps
come on.
Unlocking and opening▷Either unlock the doors together using the
button for the central locking system and
then pull the door handle above the arm‐
rest or▷Pull the door opener twice individually on
each door: the first time unlocks the door,
the second time opens it.
Tailgate
Automatic tailgate operation
Adjusting the opening height
You can set how far the tailgate should open.
Adjusting the opening height
When adjusting the opening height, en‐
sure that there is a clearance of at least
4 in/10 cm above the tailgate. Otherwise, the
ceiling may not be high enough for the open
tailgate if the load situation changes.◀
1."Settings"2."Tailgate"3.Turn the controller until the desired open‐
ing height is selected.
Opening
The tailgate pivots back and up when it opens.
Ensure that adequate clearance is available
before opening.
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Note the opening height of the tailgate
The tailgate pivots back and up when it
opens. Ensure that there is sufficient clearance
when the tailgate opens; otherwise, damage
may result.
Adjust the opening height of the tailgate ac‐
cording to the given situation.◀
The tailgate opens automatically to the ad‐
justed opening height.▷Press the button on the exterior of the tail‐
gate.▷Press the button on the remote
control for approx. 1 second.▷Push the button in the driver's
footwell.
The tailgate is opened if the vehicle is sta‐
tionary, provided that the tailgate has not
been locked.
Pressing the button again stops the motion.
The opening process is interrupted as well:
▷When starting the engine.▷When the vehicle starts moving.▷By pressing the button in the driver's foot‐
well.▷By pressing the button on the inside of the
tailgate.
Provide edge protection
Sharp or angular objects can hit the rear
window while driving and damage the heating
wires of the rear window. Provide edge protec‐
tion.◀
Closing
Without Comfort Access:▷Press the button on the inside of the tail‐
gate.
The tailgate closes automatically.
Pressing the button again stops the mo‐
tion.
With Comfort Access:
▷Press the button, arrow 1, on the inside of
the tailgate.
The tailgate closes automatically.
Pressing the button again stops the mo‐
tion.▷Press the button, arrow 2.
Tailgate closes automatically and the vehi‐
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▷Press the button on the exterior of the tail‐
gate.
Pressing the button again stops the mo‐
tion.
The closing operation is interrupted:
▷When starting the engine.▷The vehicle starts off with jerks.
Keep the closing path clear
Make sure that the closing path of the
tailgate is clear; otherwise, injuries may re‐
sult.◀
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 tailgate is closed.◀
Manual operation
In the event of an electrical malfunction, oper‐
ate the unlocked tailgate manually with a slow
and smooth motion.
Do not operate the tailgate manually if it
is blocked
If the tailgate is blocked, do not operate it man‐
ually as the tailgate may otherwise become
damaged and injury may result.
Contact your service center.◀
Opening and closing the rear window
Small objects can be loaded and unloaded
quickly by opening the rear window separately.
Press the button next to the rear window.
The rear window opens slightly and can be
swung upward.
To close, press the window closed.
Provide edge protection
Sharp or angular objects can hit the rear
window while driving and damage the heating
wires of the rear window. Provide edge protec‐
tion.◀
Comfort Access The concept
The vehicle can be accessed without activat‐
ing the remote control.
All you need to do is to have the remote con‐
trol with you, such as in your pants pocket.
The vehicle automatically detects the remote
control when it is nearby or in the passenger
compartment.
Comfort Access supports the following func‐
tions:
▷Unlocking/locking of the vehicle.▷Convenient closing.▷Unlocking of the tailgate separately.▷Start the engine.
Functional requirements
▷There are no external sources of interfer‐
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