remote start BMW 650I CONVERTIBLE 2007 E64 Owner's Manual
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Opening and closing
Keys/remote control
1Remote control with integrated key
2Spare key
3Adapter for spare key, in glove compart-
ment
Remote control with integrated key
Each remote control contains a battery which is 
automatically charged in the ignition lock while 
driving. Drive a longer distance with each 
remote control at least twice a year to keep the 
battery charged. For comfort access
*, the 
remote control contains a replaceable battery, 
refer to page38.
Depending on which remote control is detected 
by the vehicle during unlocking, different set-
tings are called up and carried out in the vehicle, 
refer to Personal Profile, page29.
Information on the required maintenance is also 
stored in the remote control, refer to Service 
data in remote control, page210.
Integrated key
Press button1 to unlock the key.
The integrated key fits the following locks:
>Hotel function, refer to page33
>Driver's door, refer to page32
>Luggage compartment lid, refer to page34
New remote controls
To obtain additional or replace lost keys, new 
remote controls with an integrated key are 
available at your BMW center.
Spare key
Store the spare key in a safe place such as your 
wallet. This key is not intended for regular use.
The spare key and integrated key of the remote 
control fit the same locks.
Adapter for spare key
The adapter is required so that the vehicle can 
be started with the spare key or radio readiness 
can be switched on. 
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Remove the adapter from the holder in the 
glove compartment and slide the spare key into 
the adapter before use.
Personal Profile
The concept
You can set a number of functions of your BMW 
individually according to your preferences. Per-
sonal Profile ensures that most of these set-
tings are stored for the remote control currently 
in use without you having to do anything. When 
the vehicle is unlocked, the corresponding 
remote control is detected and the settings 
stored for it are called up and carried out.
This means that you will always find your BMW 
set to your own personal settings even if 
another person with his/her own remote control 
and settings has used the vehicle since the last 
time you drove it. The individual settings are 
stored for a maximum of four remote controls.
Personal Profile settings
Details on the settings are provided on the 
specified pages.
>When unlocking with the remote control, 
either unlock only the driver's door or 
unlock the entire vehicle, refer to page30
>Locking the vehicle after a short time or 
after starting to drive, refer to page33
>Programming buttons on steering wheel, 
refer to page55>Settings for the display on the Control Dis-
play:
>Brightness of the Control Display, refer 
to page84
>Units of measure for consumption, 
route/distances, temperature and pres-
sure, refer to page85
>Language on the Control Display, refer 
to page85
>12h/24h clock mode, refer to page84
>Date format, refer to page84
>Lighting settings:
>Pathway lighting, refer to page102
>Daytime running lamps
*, refer to 
page103
>Triple turn signal activation, refer to 
page65
>Showing optical warning for PDC Park Dis-
tance Control
*, refer to page87
>Selection and brightness of the display for 
the Head-Up Display
*, refer to page98
>Display settings of BMW Night Vision
*, 
refer to page100
>Air distribution, temperature in the upper 
body region, and intensity for the automatic 
climate control, refer to page107
>Adjusting the voice instructions for the des-
tination guidance of the navigation sys-
tem
*, refer to Starting navigation system on 
page126
The most recent settings for the following are 
also called up during unlocking:
>Driver's seat, exterior-mirror and steering-
wheel position, refer to page50
>Audio sources, setting volume and tone, 
refer to page153
>Radio, displaying stored stations, refer to 
page156
>Telephone, setting volume, refer to 
page180 
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Central locking system
The concept
The central locking system is ready for opera-
tion whenever the driver's door is closed.
The system either locks or unlocks all of the fol-
lowing:
>Doors
>Compartment in the front center console
>Luggage compartment lid
>Fuel filler door
Operating from outside
>via the remote control
>via the door lock
>with comfort access
* via the door handles
These actions operate the anti-theft system at 
the same time. It prevents the doors from being 
unlocked using the lock buttons or door han-
dles. The interior lamps and the courtesy 
lamps
* are also switched on and off with the 
remote control. The alarm system
 is armed/dis-
armed at the same time.
You can find more detailed information on the 
alarm system
 on page35.
Operating from inside
Via the central locking button, refer to page32. 
The fuel filler door
 and the compartment in the 
front center console are not locked, refer to 
page32.
In the event of a serious accident, the central 
locking system unlocks automatically. The haz-
ard warning flashers and interior lamps are also 
switched on.
Opening and closing: 
from outside
Using remote control
Persons or animals left unattended in a 
parked vehicle can lock the doors from 
the inside. Always take along the remote control when leaving the vehicle so that the vehicle can 
then be opened from the outside.<
Unlocking
Press the   button.
You can set how the vehicle is unlocked. The 
setting is stored for the remote control currently 
in use.
iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to 
page16.
1.Press the   button.
This opens the start menu.
2.Press the controller to open the   menu.
3.Select "Settings" and press the controller.
4.Select "Vehicle / Tires" and press the con-
troller.
5.Change to upper field if necessary. Turn the 
controller until "Door locks" is selected and 
press the controller.
6.Select "Central locking" and press the con-
troller.
7.Select "Unlock button" and press the con-
troller.
8.Select a menu item:
>"All doors"
Press the   button once to unlock the 
entire vehicle.
>"Driver's door only"
*
Press the   button once to unlock only 
the driver's door and the fuel filler door.
Press the button twice to unlock the 
entire vehicle. 
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9.Press the controller.
Comfort opening mode
Press the   button longer:
>Coupe: the windows are opened, the glass 
sunroof
* is raised and the sliding visor 
slides back.
>Convertible: the windows and the convert-
ible top are opened.
Watch the convertible top during the 
opening process to be sure that no 
one is injured. Releasing the button stops 
the operation.<
Locking doors
Press the   button.
Do not lock the vehicle from the outside if 
persons are inside, as unlocking from the 
inside is not possible without special knowl-
edge.<
Switching on interior lamps
With vehicle locked:
Press the   button.
You can also use this function to locate your 
vehicle in parking garages etc.
Panic mode*
You can trigger the alarm system in case of dan-
ger:
Press the   button for at least 3 seconds.
To switch off alarm: press any button.
Opening luggage compartment lid
Press the  button for approx. 1 second.
The luggage compartment lid opens, regard-
less of whether it was previously locked or 
unlocked.
A previously locked luggage compart-
ment lid is also locked again after closing.
Coupe: during opening, the luggage compart-
ment lid pivots back and up. Make sure there is 
sufficient clearance.<
Setting confirmation signals
You can vary or deactivate the confirmation sig-
nals for locking or unlocking.
1.Open the start menu.
2.Press the controller to open the   menu.
3.Select "Settings" and press the controller.
4.Select "Vehicle / Tires" and press the con-
troller.
5.Change to upper field if necessary. Turn the 
controller until "Door locks" is selected and 
press the controller.
6.Select "Confirmation" and press the con-
troller.
7.Select the desired signal.
8.Press the controller.
 The signal is activated.
Malfunction
The remote control may malfunction due to 
local radio waves. Should the remote control fail 
to operate due to interference of this kind, 
unlock and lock the vehicle via the door lock 
using a key. 
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Automatic locking
iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to 
page16.
1.Press the   button.
This opens the start menu.
2.Press the controller to open the   menu.
3.Select "Settings" and press the controller.
4.Select "Vehicle / Tires" and press the con-
troller.
5.Change to upper field if necessary. Turn the 
controller until "Door locks" is selected and 
press the controller.
6.Select "Central locking" and press the con-
troller.
7.Select a menu item:
>"Relock door if not opened" 
The central locking system automati-
cally locks the vehicle after a short time 
when no door has been opened.
>"Lock after driving" 
The central locking system automati-
cally locks the vehicle as soon as you 
start to drive.
8.Press the controller.
 The setting is selected.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
Unlocking and opening doors
>Either unlock both doors at the same time 
with the button for the central locking sys-
tem and then pull the door handle above the 
armrest or>pull the door handle for each door twice: the 
first pull unlocks the door, and the second 
one opens it.
Locking doors
>Use the central locking button to lock both 
of the doors simultaneously, or
>press down the lock button of a door. 
To prevent you from being locked out, the 
open driver's door cannot be locked using 
the lock button.
Persons or animals left unattended in a 
parked vehicle can lock the doors from 
the inside. Always take along the remote control 
when leaving the vehicle so that the vehicle can 
then be opened from the outside.<
Hotel function
The hotel function locks the compartment in 
the front center console and the luggage com-
partment lid separately and disconnects them 
from the central locking system. If you hand 
over the remote control without the integrated 
key, refer to page28, e.g. at a hotel, then this 
prevents access to the luggage compartment 
and to the compartment in the front center con-
sole.
Turn the key to the right, refer to illustration, 
until the key slot points in the direction of travel 
and then remove:
The hotel function is activated after subsequent 
locking or unlocking of the vehicle. The system 
locks the luggage compartment lid and the 
compartment in the front center console and 
disconnects them from the central locking sys-
tem. 
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Comfort access*
Comfort access enables you to access your 
vehicle without having to hold the remote con-
trol in your hand. It is sufficient to carry the 
remote control with you, e.g. in your jacket 
pocket. The vehicle automatically detects the 
related remote control in the immediate vicinity 
or in the interior.
Comfort access supports the following func-
tions:
>Unlocking/locking vehicle
>Comfort closing with Coupe
>Opening luggage compartment lid sepa-
rately
>Starting engine
Functional requirement
>The vehicle or the luggage compartment lid 
can only be locked if the vehicle detects that 
the remote control you are carrying is out-
side the vehicle.
>The next unlocking and locking cycle is not 
possible until after approx. 2 seconds.
>The engine can only be started if the vehicle 
detects that the remote control is located in 
the vehicle.
Comparison with ordinary remote 
control
You can control the functions mentioned previ-
ously with the comfort access or by pressing 
the buttons on the remote control. Before doing 
so, please familiarize yourself with the informa-
tion on opening and closing, starting on 
page28.
The special features when using comfort 
access are described below.
Should a short delay occur when opening 
or closing the windows, the glass sunroof 
or the convertible top, the system is checking 
whether a remote control is located in the vehi-
cle. Please repeat opening or closing if neces-
sary.<
Unlocking
Completely grasp a door handle, arrow1. 
This corresponds to pressing the  button.
Locking doors
>For the driver's door, touch the area high-
lighted in the picture, arrow2, with your fin-
ger for approx. 1 second.
>For the passenger's door, touch the area 
highlighted in the picture, arrow3, with your 
finger for approx. 1 second.
This corresponds to pressing the   but-
ton.
Please make sure that the ignition and all 
electronic systems/consumers are 
switched off before locking to save the bat-
tery.<
Coupe: comfort closing
Hold a finger or the back of the hand on the sur-
face, arrow2 or 3.
The windows, the glass sunroof
* and the slid-
ing visor are closed.
Watch during the closing process to be 
sure that no one is injured. Removing the 
hand from the door handle stops the closing 
process immediately.<
Convertible: window and convertible 
top operation
From radio readiness switched on, the windows 
can be opened and closed, and with the vehicle 
stopped the convertible top, when a remote 
control is located in the interior of the vehicle. 
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Opening luggage compartment lid 
separately
Press the upper half of the BMW emblem. 
This corresponds to pressing the  button.
If a remote control accidentally left in the 
luggage compartment is detected inside 
the locked vehicle after the luggage compart-
ment lid has been closed, then the luggage 
compartment lid opens again. The hazard warn-
ing flashers flash and a signal
* sounds.<
Switching on radio readiness
By briefly pressing the Start/Stop button, you 
switch on the radio readiness, refer to page59.
When doing so, do not depress the brake 
or clutch pedal, otherwise the engine will 
start immediately.<
Starting engine
You can start the engine or switch on the igni-
tion if a remote control is located in the interior 
of the vehicle. It need not be inserted in the igni-
tion lock, refer to page59.
If you take the remote control with you when 
leaving the vehicle with the engine running, a 
warning lamp lights up. In addition, a message 
appears on the Control Display. As long as no 
remote control is detected in the vehicle, it is 
only possible to restart the engine within 
approx. 10 seconds after it is switched off.
Switching off engine with automatic 
transmission
The engine can only be switched off when the 
selector lever is in position P, refer to page61.
To switch the engine off when the selector lever 
is in position N, the remote control must be 
inserted in the ignition lock.
Before driving into a car wash with 
automatic transmission
1.Insert remote control into ignition lock.
2.Depress brake pedal.
3.Place selector lever in position N.4.Switch off the engine.
The vehicle can roll.
Malfunction
The comfort access function may malfunction 
due to local radio waves. If this occurs, then 
open or close the vehicle with the buttons on 
the remote control or with a key. To start the 
engine after this, insert the remote control in the 
ignition lock.
Replacing battery
The remote control for comfort access contains 
a battery which must be replaced occasionally.
1.Remove integrated key from remote con-
trol, refer to page28.
2.Remove cover.
3.Insert new battery with positive side facing 
upward.
4.Press cover closed.
Return used battery to a recycling collec-
tion point or to your BMW center.< 
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Seat, mirror and steering 
wheel memory
You can store and select three different adjust-
ment settings for the driver's seat, exterior mir-
rors and steering wheel.
The adjustment of the lumbar support is not 
stored in the memory.
Storing
1.Switch on radio readiness or ignition, refer 
to page59.
2.Adjust the desired seat, exterior mirror and 
steering-wheel positions.
3.Press the   button:
The LED in the button lights up.
4.Press the desired memory button 1, 2 or3:
The LED goes out.
Requesting
Do not request a position from the mem-
ory while the vehicle is moving. There is a 
risk of accident from unexpected movement of 
the seat or steering wheel.<
Comfort mode
1.Open the driver's door after unlocking or 
switch on radio readiness, refer to page59.
2.Briefly press the desired memory button1, 
2 or3.
The system cancels the adjustment procedure 
when you briefly press one of the seat adjust-
ment switches or one of the memory buttons.The adjusting procedure for the steering wheel 
is interrupted if you briefly press the switch for 
the steering wheel adjustment in any direction, 
refer to page55.
Safety feature
1.Close the driver's door and switch ignition 
on or off, refer to page59.
2.Press the desired memory button 1, 2 or3 
and maintain pressure until the adjustment 
process has been completed.
If the   button was pressed inadvertently: 
press the button again; the LED goes out.
Activating with remote control
The last positions of the driver's seat, external 
rearview mirrors, and steering wheel are stored 
for the remote key currently in use.
You can choose when the position is requested:
>Request when unlocking vehicle
>Request when opening driver's door
When using this feature, always make 
sure that the footwell behind the driver's 
seat is empty and unobstructed. If you fail to do 
so, any persons or objects behind the seat 
could be injured or damaged by a rearward 
movement of the seat.<
The system cancels the adjustment procedure 
when you briefly press one of the seat adjust-
ment switches or one of the memory buttons.
iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to 
page16.
1.Open the start menu.
2.Press the controller to open the   menu.
3.Select "Settings" and press the controller.
4.Select "Vehicle / Tires" and press the con-
troller.
5.Change to upper field if necessary. Turn the 
controller until "Door locks" is selected and 
press the controller. 
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Also do not attach stickers to the windshield in 
front of the mirror.
Steering wheel
Adjusting
Do not adjust the steering wheel while the 
vehicle is moving. There is a risk of acci-
dent as the result of unexpected movement.<
The steering wheel can be adjusted in four 
directions.
Storing the steering-wheel position, refer to 
Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory, 
page50.
Easy entry/exit
To make it easier to enter and exit the vehicle, 
the steering wheel temporarily moves into the 
uppermost position.
Steering wheel heater*
Press the button.
The indicator lamp in the button lights up when 
the steering wheel heater is switched on.
Programmable buttons* on steering 
wheel
You can program the buttons individually.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to 
page16.
1.Press the   button.
This opens the start menu.
2.Press the controller to open the   menu.
3.Turn the controller until "Settings" is 
selected and press the controller.
4.Turn the controller until "Steering wheel 
buttons" is selected and press the control-
ler. 
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Ignition lock
Inserting remote control into ignition 
lock
Insert the remote control as far as possible into 
the ignition lock.
Radio readiness switches on.
Some electronic systems/consumers are ready 
for operation.
Comfort access*
With comfort access, only insert the remote 
control into the ignition lock in exceptional 
cases, refer to page37.
Removing remote control from ignition 
lock
Do not pull the remote control out of the 
ignition lock using force, as otherwise 
damage may result.<
Before removing the remote control, first press 
it in as far as possible to release the locking 
device.
The ignition is switched off if it was still 
switched on.
Automatic transmission
The remote control can only be removed when 
the selector lever is in position P: interlock.
Start/Stop button
Pressing the Start/Stop button switches the 
radio readiness or the ignition on and off.
The engine is started when you press the 
Start/Stop button and depress the clutch 
if the car has manual transmission or the brake if 
the car has automatic transmission.<
Radio readiness
Some electronic systems/consumers are ready 
for operation. The time and outside tempera-
ture are displayed in the instrument cluster.
Radio readiness is automatically switched off:
>when the remote control is removed from 
the ignition lock
>with comfort access
* by touching the sen-
sitive surface on the door handle, refer to 
Locking doors on page37
Ignition on
All electronic systems/consumers are ready for 
operation. The odometer and the trip odometer 
are displayed in the instrument cluster, refer to 
page75.
Please switch off the ignition and the 
electronic systems/consumers which are 
not required when the engine is not running to 
save the battery.<
Radio readiness and ignition off
All indicator and warning lamps in the instru-
ment cluster go out.