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Control Center
22 >Units of measure and 
display format88
>Brightness89
>Locking Control Center in rear24
8Climate 
>Automatic climate control102
>Heated seats49 
>Independent ventilation109
Assistance window* 
While you use the Control Center, the 
assistance window can provide you with a 
parallel display for the active system.
You can use it for displays of the following: 
>Brief help and supplementary informa-
tion texts for selected menu items
>A function selected in the "Car data" 
menu, refer to page 87 
>The route for vehicles with a navigation 
system, refer to page 131.
Help texts in assistance window
You can call up and also cancel displays 
containing help texts and supplementary information on selected menu items in the 
assistance window. 
1.Select "Help" from the start menu 
2.Select "Brief info" menu and confirm. 
The help texts appear in the assistance 
window 
3.Confirm again to hide the automatic 
display.
Showing menu name
You can program the system to display the 
menu name each time you proceed to a 
new menu.
1.Select "Help" from the start menu 
2.Select "Menu name" and confirm.  
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Top and bottom status lines
1Hands-free mode active 
2Portable phone reception strength
3Display field
>of the telephone provider
>of the entered/selected phone 
number
4Telephone status 
>Green: incoming or outgoing call 
>Red: no network available 
>Yellow: routed through alternate 
service network Ð roaming 
5Traffic Message Channel activated Ð 
currently not available
6Status Check Control82 
>Yellow: priority 2 Ð the symbol 
flashes briefly. You can use the "Car 
data" menu to have the status report 
shown on the Control Display 
>Red: priority 1 Ð these messages 
appear immediately, accompanied by 
a gong and a flashing symbol 
Status Service Interval Display81 
>Red: at least one service interval 
has been exceeded 7Temperature selection display, right 
side of passenger compartment 
8Air supply, right side of passenger 
compartment 
9Entertainment: display for radio, CD, 
TV, DVD
10Air supply, left side of passenger 
compartment
11Temperature selection display, left side 
of passenger compartment 
Assistance window
The status lines in the assistance window 
show the following:
>Outside temperature 
>Navigation system destination
>Time 
>Date.
Control Center in rear*
Rear screen 
Folding open rear screen:
1.Swing folding arm upward until it 
engages
2.Fold open rear screen.
The rear screen is ready for operation.
Folding down rear screen:
1.Align rear screen straight
2.Fold rear screen downward; folding arm 
unlocks
3.Swing folding arm downward. 
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Voice command
Voice command system
The concept
The voice command system allows you to 
control operation of various vehicle sys-
tems without ever removing your hands 
from the steering wheel. The system oper-
ates on the basis of voice commands that 
you will learn easily after using them a few 
times. In many cases, the voice command 
system supports you with announcements 
or questions while you are making your 
entries.
The voice command system transforms 
your oral commands and dialog answers 
into control signals for the selected sys-
tems.
Please take the time to acquaint your-
self with how a particular system 
operates before proceeding to control it 
using the voice command system.<
Symbols used
{...}  Verbal instructions to use with the 
voice command system.
{{...}} Identifies the answers generated by 
the voice command system. 
Systems available for use with 
voice command
>{Telephone}, refer to page 174
>{Navigation}, refer to page 130
>{Radio}, refer to page 152
>{CD}, refer to page 158
>{CD changer}, refer to page 160
>{Notepad}, refer to page 27
>{TV}, refer to page  163
>{DVD}, refer to page 165. Either the system that you are now oper-
ating or any current error messages will 
appear in the Info Display, refer to page 26.
Speaking commands
Activating voice command system 
Briefly press the   button on the steering 
wheel.
A signal tone and "SVS active" in the Info 
Display, refer to page 26, indicate that the 
system is ready for use. You are automati-
cally in the main menu.
From here, you can call up all the equip-
ment that can be operated.
Canceling voice command system
Briefly press the   button on the steering 
wheel
or 
In dialogs in which any text can be spoken, 
e.g. names, notes, canceling is only possi-
ble using the   button.
The system automatically switches 
over to its telephone mode if you 
receive a call during voice command. "SVS 
off" appears in the Info Display, refer to 
page 26.<
Voice commands
The voice command system operates on 
the basis of specific, predefined com-
mands; these commands should be spo-
ken precisely as indicated. You can have 
the possible commands read back at any 
stage. To do so, say the command 
{Options}. 
In addition to the commands described, 
there are often other commands that run 
the same function. Instead of {Options}, 
you can, for example, also say 
{What now}. 
*
These sections contain information on 
using the voice command system.
{Cancel}. 
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Voice command
26 More detailed commands such as {Change 
scale} instead of {Scale} are also often 
possible.
Short commands
With the {Main menu} level, you can run 
certain functions directly with short com-
mands, refer to page 28, without having to 
open an equipment level.
For example, if you want to dial a phone 
number, you do not have to say 
rather you can say directly 
Special commands 
Special commands are available for spe-
cific systems. In this Owner's Manual you will find these commands in the sections 
describing the individual systems.
Displays in the Info Display
The Info Display shows you what the voice 
command system has understood in line 2, 
while also indicating which voice command 
or question is currently active in line 1.
In addition, any error messages are also 
displayed.
Selecting the navigation scale Ð an example
Start the dialog:
Briefly press the   button on the steering 
wheel.
Volume adjustment
You can adjust the volume for the instruc-
tions from the voice command system:Turn the button during an instruction/
announcement to select the desired vol-
ume.
Instructions/announcements from the 
voice command system will continue at 
this volume level, even if the other audio 
sources are set to minimum volume.
The system automatically selects 
your individual volume setting each 
time you unlock the vehicle using your per-
sonal remote control.<  {Telephone}
1.{Dial number}
2.Enter the phone number.
Operation with the voice command 
system is always indicated with this 
pictograph.
You sayThe voice command system repliesInfo Display screen contents
"SVS active"
{Change scale}{{Please enter the desired scale}}"scale ?
change scale"
{Scale 
500 feet}"ok
500 ft" 
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Notes
Do not use the voice command sys-
tem to make emergency calls. Your 
voice and habitual tone could be affected 
by stressful situations, as a result of which 
the process of establishing the telephone 
connection could be unnecessarily 
delayed. Instead, use the emergency call 
button near the interior rearview mirror, 
refer to page 177.<
Environmental conditions
The voice command system uses a special 
hands-free microphone located in the front 
of your vehicle's headliner. Although the 
system is designed to filter out ambient 
noise, you can help ensure that your com-
mands will be understood by observing the 
following instructions:
>Speak smoothly and clearly, at a normal 
volume. Do not place any unusual 
stress on individual syllables, and avoid 
pauses
>Do not speak while the voice command 
system is talking
>Keep the doors, windows and glass 
roof closed to prevent interference from 
ambient noise
>Avoid other sources of noise in the 
vehicle while speaking, and ask other 
vehicle occupants to refrain from talk-
ing while you are using the system
>The hands-free microphone is aimed 
toward the driver. This means that the 
system might be unable to register the 
voices of other vehicle occupants prop-
erly.
The notebook
Recording a note
You can store approx. ten minutes of 
spoken text Ð either as a single entry or 
as multiple entries of any desired length.
To terminate recording:
Press the   button for a long period.
When recording notes, the voice 
command system does not respond 
to the {Cancel} command. The text check-
ing function for command words is deacti-
vated in this case so that you can speak 
any desired text for your notes. This feature 
saves you from having to concentrate on 
avoiding any command words.<
Listening to a notebook entry
To listen to recorded notebook entries:
Deleting notes
Clearing the notebook
To delete all contents from the notebook:
{Record note}.
1.{Read out}
Approximately the first 3 seconds 
of the first note are read aloud 
2.Following the inquiry {{Note and 
next?}} select the desired function
>To listen to the entire note:
{Read out}
>To listen to the next notebook 
entry: 
{Next}
>To listen to the entry again: 
{Back} or 
{Repeat}.
1.{Edit}
2.{Delete}.
1.{Notepad}
2.{Delete}. 
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Standard commands
The standard commands available for use 
with all controlled systems are the same.On delivery, the {Standard dialog} is 
set to simplify familiarization with the 
voice command system.<
Short commands
Notebook
Navigation
FunctionCommand
To repeat last message issued by the voice 
command system{Repeat}
To terminate the voice command system{Cancel}
To set comprehensive instructions and error 
reports{Standard dialog}
To set brief instructions and error reports{Short dialog}
To call up information on individual items of 
equipment{Help}
To provide you with a listing of the commands 
available for the selected system. A corre-
sponding list simultaneously appears in the 
Info Display, refer to page 26{Options}
To open the main menu{Main menu}
FunctionCommand
To record a note{Record note}
To listen to notebook entry{Read out note}
FunctionCommand
To switch on the voice output{Message on}
To switch off the voice output{Message off}
To select destination from address book{Select destination}
To change scale{Scale}
To start the destination guidance {Route guidance on}
To call up information on the current position 
or destination{Information}
To request addresses{Address book}
To open the map view{Map} 
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Telephone
FunctionCommand
To switch on radio{Radio on}
To switch off audio sources and TV{Audio off}
To select FM waveband{FM}
To select AM waveband{AM}
To select radio stations{Frequency selection}
To select a stored radio station{Station}
To start CD{CD on}
To select a CD{CD 1 ..6}
To start TV{TV on}
To start DVD{DVD on}
To select a DVD{DVD 1 ..6}
FunctionCommand
To switch on portable phone{Telephone on}
To dial telephone number{Dial number}
To redial{Redial}
To select from the phone book{Dial name}
To make a new entry in the phone book{Save name}
To have the entries of the telephone book 
read out{Read out telephone book} 
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the cover and insert the adapter in the igni-
tion lock. 
Central locking system 
The concept 
The central locking system is ready for 
operation whenever the driver's door is 
closed. This simultaneously engages and 
releases the locks on the following: 
>Doors 
>Luggage compartment lid 
>Fuel filler door. 
The central locking system can be oper-
ated from the outside
>via the remote control 
>via the driver's door lock 
>with Comfort Access via the door han-
dle
and from inside via the button for the cen-
tral locking system. 
When the system is locked from inside, the 
fuel filler door remains unlocked, refer to 
page 36.
The anti-theft system is automatically acti-
vated whenever you activate the central 
locking system from outside the vehicle. 
The alarm system is armed/disarmed at the 
same time.
In an accident, the central locking system 
automatically unlocks the vehicle. In addi-
tion, the hazard warning flashers and inte-
rior lamps switch on.
Opening and closing: 
from outside 
Using the remote control 
When you engage/release the vehicle's 
locks, you simultaneously activate/deacti-
vate the anti-theft system, arm/disarm the 
alarm system
 and switch the interior lamps 
on/off. In addition, the remote control offers you 
another function:
>Panic mode 
In case of danger, you can trigger an 
alarm.
You can have various confirmation 
signals programmed into the system 
to verify that the vehicle has been locked 
securely.< 
Remote control
1To unlock, convenience opening mode 
and alarm system 
2To lock and secure, switch off tilt alarm 
sensor and interior motion sensor, 
switch on interior lamps and door-
mounted proximity lamps 
3To open the luggage compartment lid 
4To switch on interior lamps, activate 
panic mode 
Because any persons or animals left 
unattended in a parked vehicle could 
lock the doors from the inside, you should 
always keep the remote control with you; 
this precaution ensures that you will remain 
able to unlock the vehicle from the outside 
at all times.< 
When it is no longer possible to lock 
the vehicle via the remote control, the 
battery is discharged. Use this remote con-
trol during an extended drive; this will 
recharge the battery, refer to page 32. 
In the event of a system malfunction, 
please contact your BMW center, which is 
also your source for replacement keys.<  
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using the central locking system button, 
refer to page 36.< 
Locking and securing 
With the driver's door closed, press a door 
handle.
You can have various confirmation 
signals programmed into the system 
to verify that the vehicle has been locked 
securely.< 
If a remote control is detected in the 
interior, the vehicle is unlocked again 
or not locked in the first place.< 
Opening the luggage compartment 
lid 
Press the button on the outside of the lug-
gage compartment lid, refer to page 37.
During opening, the luggage com-
partment lid pivots upward and to the 
rear. Ensure that adequate clearance is 
available before opening.
If a remote control is detected in the lug-
gage compartment after the luggage com-
partment lid has been closed, the luggage 
compartment lid opens again.< 
Changing battery 
Replace the battery if it is no longer possi-
ble to unlock or lock the vehicle.
1.Take the key out of the remote control, 
refer to page 32
2.Press in the detent, refer to arrow 1, 
e.g. with the key
3.Remove the cover of the battery com-
partment, refer to arrow 24.Insert a battery of the same type with 
the positive side facing upwards
5.Press the cover to close it.
Return used batteries to a recycling 
point or your BMW center.< 
Malfunctions 
External systems or devices may cause 
local interference in the functions of the 
remote control. 
Should the remote control unit fail to oper-
ate owing to interference of this kind, you 
can respond by using the key to unlock 
your vehicle at one of the doors. 
In the event of a system malfunction, 
please contact your BMW center, which is 
also your source for replacement keys.
When it is no longer possible to lock the 
vehicle via the remote control, the battery is 
discharged. Use this remote control unit 
during an extended drive; this will recharge 
the battery, refer to page 32.
For US owners only 
The transmitter and receiver units comply 
with part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communi-
cation Commission regulations. Operation 
is governed by the following: 
FCC ID: LX8766S
LX8766E
LX8CAS 
LX8CAS2
Compliance statement:
This device complies with part 15 of the 
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions:
>This device may not cause harmful 
interference, and
>this device must accept any interfer-
ence 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 equip-
ment.< 
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lighted. The intensity of the lighting is 
adjusted using the instrument lighting con-
trol, refer to page 100.< 
Engaging the locks 
>Use the central locking button to lock 
all of the doors simultaneously, or 
>press the individual safety lock buttons 
down. To prevent the driver from being 
inadvertently locked out of the vehicle, 
the lock button on the driver's door 
automatically extends again after a brief 
period if the door remains open. 
Because any persons or animals left 
unattended in a parked vehicle could 
lock the doors from the inside, you should 
always keep the remote control with you; 
this precaution ensures that you will remain 
able to unlock the vehicle from the outside 
at all times.< 
Doors 
Soft Close Automatic* 
Apply gentle pressure to the door to close 
it. The closing process will then be carried 
out automatically. 
To avoid injuries, ensure that the 
door's travel path is completely free 
and clear before closing.< 
Luggage compartment lid 
Opening from outside
Press button. The luggage compartment lid 
opens. During opening, the luggage com-
partment lid pivots upward and to the 
rear. Ensure that adequate clearance is 
available before opening.<
The lock
All of the vehicle's keys fit the luggage 
compartment lid lock located in the license 
plate recess. 
Opening separately 
Insert the key in the luggage compartment 
lid's lock and turn it all the way to the right 
Ð the lid opens. 
To avoid being locked out inadvert-
ently, avoid laying the remote control 
down in the luggage compartment. The 
luggage compartment is locked again as 
soon as you close the lid. 
If you use the key to unlock the luggage 
compartment lid while the alarm system is 
armed, the alarm will be triggered. Switch-
ing off the alarm, refer to page 40.<
Securing separately 
The switch position will vary according to 
the individual vehicle's equipment level.