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However, other parties, such as law enforce‐
ment, could combine the EDR data with the
type of personally identifying data routinely ac‐
quired during a crash investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special
equipment is required, and access to the vehi‐
cle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the ve‐
hicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law
enforcement, that have the special equipment,
can read the information if they have access to
the vehicle or the EDR.
Vehicle identification
number
The vehicle identification number can be found
in the engine compartment.
The vehicle identification number can also be
found behind the windshield.
Reporting safety defects
For US customers The following only applies to vehicles owned
and operated in the US.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect
which could cause a crash or could cause in‐
jury or death, you should immediately inform
the National Highway Traffic Safety Adminis‐
tration NHTSA, in addition to notifying BMW of
North America, LLC, P.O. Box 1227, West‐
wood, New Jersey 07675-1227, Telephone
1-800-831-1117.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may
open an investigation, and if it finds that a
safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it
may order a recall and remedy campaign.
However, NHTSA cannot become involved in
individual problems between you, your dealer,
or BMW of North America, LLC.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle
Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236
(TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://
www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator,
NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washing‐
ton, DC 20590. You can also obtain other in‐
formation about motor vehicle safety from
http://www.safercar.gov.
For Canadian customers
Canadian customers who wish to report a
safety-related defect to Transport Canada, De‐
fect Investigations and Recalls, may call the
toll-free hotline 1-800-333-0510. You can also
obtain other information about motor vehicle
safety from http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety.Seite 10Information10
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Front fog lights  103Lights off
Daytime running lights   102Parking lights  100Low beams  100Automatic headlamp con‐
trol   101
High-beam Assistant   103Instrument lighting  1047Steering column stalk, leftTurn signal  73High beams, head‐
light flasher   73High-beam Assistant   103Roadside parking lights   100Onboard computer  948Shift paddles  799Steering wheel buttons, leftActive Cruise Control on/off, in‐
terrupting   141Cruise control on/off, interrupt‐
ing   147Cruise control: store speedCruise control: resume speedActive Cruise Control: reduce dis‐
tanceActive Cruise Control: increase
distanceCruise control rocker switch10Instrument cluster   8111Steering wheel buttons, rightEntertainment sourceVolumeVoice activation  26Telephone, see Owner's Manual
for Navigation, Entertainment and
CommunicationThumbwheel for selection lists   9312Steering column stalk, rightWiper  73Rain sensor   74Clean the windshields and head‐
lamps   7513Start/stop the engine and switch
the ignition on/off   6714Auto Start/Stop function   6815Horn, total area16Steering wheel heating  6017Adjust the steering wheel   6018Unlocking the hoodSeite 15CockpitAt a glance15
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2."Turn off control display"
Controller
The buttons can be used to open the menus
directly. The Controller can be used to select
menu items and enter the settings.
Some iDrive functions can be operated using
the touchpad on the Controller.
1.Turn.2.Press.3.Move in four directions.
Buttons on Controller
Press buttonFunctionMENUOpen the main menu.RADIOOpens the Radio menu.MEDIAOpens the Multimedia menu.NAVOpens the Navigation menu.TELOpens the phone menu.BACKDisplays the previous display.OPTIONOpens the Options menu.
Operating concept
Opening the main menu Press button.
The main menu is displayed.
All iDrive functions can be called up via the
main menu.
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Example: setting the clockSetting the clock
On the Control Display:1. Press button. The main menu is dis‐
played.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‐
lighted, and then press the Controller.6.Turn the Controller to set the hours and
press the Controller.7.Turn the Controller to set the minutes and
press the Controller.
Additional 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.▷Phone status.▷Traffic bulletin reception.
Status field symbols
The symbols are grouped as follows:
Radio symbols
SymbolMeaning HD Radio station is being received. Satellite radio is switched on.
Telephone symbols
SymbolMeaning Incoming or outgoing call. Missed call. Wireless network reception
strength.
Symbol flashes: network search. Wireless network is not available. Bluetooth is switched on. Roaming is active.Seite 22At a glanceiDrive22
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SymbolMeaning Text message was received. Check the SIM card. SIM card is blocked. SIM card is missing. Enter PIN.
Entertainment symbols
SymbolMeaning CD/DVD player. Music collection. Gracenote® database. AUX-IN port. USB audio interface. Mobile phone audio interface.
Additional symbols
SymbolMeaning Spoken instructions are turned off. Check the current vehicle position.
Split screen
General information Additional information can be displayed on the
right side of the split screen, for example, infor‐
mation from the onboard 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/off
On the Control Display:1. Press button.2."Split screen"
Selecting the display
On the Control Display:
1. Press button.2."Split screen"3.Move the Controller until the split screen is
selected.4.Press the Controller or select "Split screen
content".5.Select the desired menu item.
Programmable memory
buttons
General information
The iDrive functions can be stored on the pro‐
grammable memory buttons and called up di‐
rectly, for example, radio stations, navigation
destinations, phone numbers and menu en‐
tries.
Settings are stored for the profile currently
used.
Saving a function
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2. Press and hold the desired button,
until a signal sounds.
Running a function
Press button.
The function will work immediately.
This means, for example, that the number is di‐
aled when a phone number is selected.
Displaying the button assignment
Touch buttons with bare fingers. Do not wear
gloves or use objects.
The key assignment is displayed at top edge of
screen.
Deleting the button assignments
1.Press buttons 1 and 8 simultaneously for
approx. 5 seconds.2."OK"
Deleting personal in the
vehicle
The concept
Depending on the usage, the vehicle saves
personal data, such as stored radio stations.
These personal data can be permanently de‐
leted through iDrive.
General information
Depending on the equipment package, the fol‐
lowing data can be deleted:
▷Personal Profile settings.▷Stored radio stations.▷Stored Favorites buttons.▷Travel and onboard computer information.▷Music collection.▷Navigation, for example stored destina‐
tions.▷Phone book.▷Online data, for example Favorites, cook‐
ies.▷Voice notes.▷Login accounts.▷RemoteApp smartphone tethering.
Altogether, the deletion of the data can take up
to 30 minutes.
Functional requirement Data can only be deleted while stationary.
Deleting data Heed and follow the instructions on the Con‐
trol Display.
1.Switch on the ignition.2."Settings"3.Open "Options".4."Delete personal data"5."Continue"6."OK"
Entering letters and numbers
General information
On the Control Display:
1.Turn the Controller: select letters or num‐
bers.2.Select additional letters or numbers if
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Voice activation systemVehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
The concept▷Most functions displayed on the Control
Display can be operated by voice com‐
mands via the voice activation system. The
system supports you with announcements
during input.▷Functions that can only be used when the
vehicle is stationary cannot be used via the
voice activation system.▷The system uses a special microphone on
the driver's side.▷›...‹ Verbal instructions in the Owner's Man‐
ual to use with the voice activation system.
Requirements
Via the Control Display, set a language that is
also supported by the voice activation system
so that the spoken commands can be identi‐
fied.
Set the language, refer to page 97.
Using voice activation
Using the voice activation system1. Press button on the steering
wheel.2.Wait for the signal.3.Say the command.
A command that is recognized by the voice
activation system is announced and dis‐
played in the instrument cluster.
This symbol in the instrument cluster indi‐
cates that the voice activation system is active.
If no other commands are available, use func‐
tion via iDrive.
Terminating the voice activation
system
Briefly press the button on the steer‐
ing wheel or ›Cancel‹.
Possible commands Most menu items on the Control Display can
be voiced as commands.
The available commands depend on the menu
that is currently displayed on the Control Dis‐
play.
There are short commands for many functions.
You may select lists such as phone lists via
voice activation. Read these lists out loud ex‐
actly as they show in the respective list.
Having possible commands read aloud You can have available commands read out
loud for you: ›Voice commands‹.
E.g. if the "Settings" menu is displayed, the
commands for the settings are read out loud.
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Information on Emergency
Requests
Do not use the voice activation system to ini‐
tiate an Emergency Request. In stressful situa‐
tions, the voice and vocal pitch can change.
This can unnecessarily delay the establish‐
ment of a phone connection.
Instead, use the SOS button, refer to
page 233, close to 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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Replacing the battery1.Remove integrated key from remote con‐
trol.2.Place the integrated key underneath the
battery compartment cover, arrow 1, and
lift the cover with a lever movement of the
integrated key.3.Remove battery compartment cover, ar‐
row 2.4.Insert a battery of the same type with the
positive side facing up.5.Press the cover closed.
Have old batteries disposed of by a
dealer’s service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop
or take them to a collection point.
New remote controlsNew remote controls are available from a
dealer’s service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
Loss of the remote controls
The lost remote control can be blocked by a
dealer’s service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
Emergency detection of remote
control
The concept The engine can be started via emergency de‐
tection of the remote control, if the remote
control is not recognized by the vehicle.
General information
A Check Control message is displayed.
Remote control detection by the vehicle can
among others be malfunctioning under the fol‐
lowing circumstances:▷The battery of the remote control is dis‐
charged. Replace the battery, refer to
page 35.▷Interference of the radio connection from
transmission towers or other equipment
with high transmit power.▷Shielding of the remote control due to
metal objects.▷Interference of the radio connection from
mobile phones or other electronic devices
in direct proximity.▷Interference of radio transmission by a
charging process of mobile devices, e.g.,
charging of a mobile phone.
Starting the engine
1.Hold the remote control with its back
against the marked area on the steering
column.2.Start the engine within 10 seconds.
If the remote control is not detected, slightly
change the position of the remote control and
repeat the procedure.
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To switch off the alarm: press any button.
Opening the tailgate Press button on the remote control for
approx. 1 second.
The tailgate opens, regardless of whether the
vehicle was previously locked or unlocked.
During opening, the tailgate pivots back and
up. Ensure that adequate clearance is available
before opening.
Depending on the features and the country
version, it is also possible to have door un‐ locked. Create the settings, refer to page 44.
To avoid locking it into the vehicle, do not
place the remote control in the cargo area.
If the doors were not unlocked, the tailgate is
locked again as soon as it closes.
Switching on the headlight courtesy
delay feature
Briefly press the button on the remote
control.
The duration can be set in the Control Display.
Malfunction
Remote control detection by the vehicle can
among others be malfunctioning under the fol‐
lowing circumstances:▷The battery of the remote control is dis‐
charged. Replace the battery, refer to
page 35.▷Interference of the radio connection from
transmission towers or other equipment
with high transmit power.▷Shielding of the remote control due to
metal objects.▷Interference of the radio connection from
mobile phones or other electronic devices
in direct proximity.
Do not transport the remote control together
with metal objects or electronic devices.
In the case of interference, the vehicle can also
be unlocked and locked from the outside with‐
out remote control, refer to page 39.
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 WARNING
Unlocking from the inside is only possi‐
ble with special knowledge.
If people must spend a longer time in the vehi‐
cle while it is very hot or cold outside, there is a
risk of injuries or danger to life. Do not lock the
vehicle from the outside when there are people
in it.◀
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