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Opening and closingVehicle equipment
This chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series. Therefore, it also
describes equipment that may not be found in
your vehicle, for instance due to the selected
special equipment or the country version. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems.
When using the features and systems descri‐
bed here, adhere to local regulations.
Remote control Buttons on the remote control1Unlocking2Locking3Opening the trunk lid
General information
The vehicle is supplied with two remote con‐
trols with keys.
Each remote control contains a rechargeable
battery that is automatically recharged when it
is in the ignition lock while the car is being
driven. Use each remote control at least twice
a year for longer road trips in order to maintain
the batteries' charge status.
In vehicles equipped with Comfort Access, the
remote control contains a replaceable battery,
refer to page 39.
The settings called up and implemented when
the vehicle is unlocked depend on which re‐
mote control is used to unlock the vehicle, re‐
fer to Personal Profile.
In addition, information about service require‐
ments is stored in the remote control, Service
data in the remote control, refer to page 241.
Integrated key
Press button 1 and pull out the key.
The integrated key fits the following locks:
▷Glove compartment, refer to page 122.▷Driver's door, refer to page 35.
New remote controls
You can obtain new remote controls from your
service center.
Loss of the remote controls
Lost remote controls can be blocked by your
service center.
Personal Profile The concept
You can set several of your vehicle's functions
to suit your personal needs and preferences.
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3.Press down the cargo area partition until it
engages on both sides and close the trunk
lid.4. Press the button on the remote control
for an extended period to fold the retracta‐
ble hardtop back in.
Confirmation signals from the vehicle
1."Settings"2."Door locks"3."Flash when lock/unlock"4.Press the controller
Retrieving the seat and mirror settings
The driver's seat and exterior mirror positions
used last are stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
When the vehicle is being unlocked, these po‐
sitions are automatically retrieved if the setting
is activated.
Keep the footwell behind the driver's
seat clear
When this Personal Profile function is used,
first make sure that the footwell behind the
driver's seat is free of obstacles. Failure to do
so could result in damage to the objects if the
seat were to move rearward.◀
The adjustment procedure is interrupted:
▷When a seat position switch is pressed.▷When a button of the seat and mirror mem‐
ory is pressed briefly.1."Settings"2."Door locks"3."Last seat position auto."
Malfunctions
Local radio waves may interfere with the re‐
mote control.
In this case, unlock and lock the car at the door
lock with the integrated key.
In vehicles without an alarm system or Comfort
Access, only the driver's door can be unlocked
and locked using the integrated key in the door
lock.
If the car can no longer be locked with a re‐
mote control, the battery in the remote control
is discharged. Use the remote control during
an extended drive in order to recharge the bat‐
tery, refer to page 30.
The remote control for Comfort Access con‐
tains a battery that may need to be replaced,
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
Compliance statement:
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Window and convertible top operation
With the ignition in the radio ready state or be‐
yond, the windows and the convertible top can
be opened and closed when a remote control
is located inside the vehicle.
Unlocking the trunk lid separately
Press on the top half of the BMW emblem.
This corresponds to pressing the
button.
If a remote control accidentally left in the cargo
area is detected in the locked vehicle, then the
trunk lid opens again. The hazard warning sys‐
tem flashes and, depending on the vehicle
equipment, a signal sounds.
Switching on the radio ready state
Pressing the Start/Stop button switches on the
radio ready state, refer to page 56.
Do not depress the brake or the clutch; other‐
wise, the engine will start.
Starting the engine
The engine can be started or the ignition can
be switched on when a remote control is inside
the vehicle. It is not necessary to insert a re‐
mote control into the ignition lock, refer to
page 55.
Switching off the engine in cars with
Sport automatic transmission
When the engine is switched off, transmission
position P is engaged automatically unless N is
engaged and the remote control is inserted in
the ignition lock.
Driving into an automatic car wash with a
Sport automatic transmission
To make it possible for the vehicle to roll, such
as in an automatic car wash, follow the instruc‐
tions in Car washes, refer to page 255.
Malfunction
The Comfort Access functions can be distur‐
bed by local radio waves, such as by a mobile
phone in the immediate vicinity of the remote
control or when a mobile phone is being
charged in the vehicle.
If this occurs, open or close the vehicle using
the buttons on the remote control or use the
integrated key in the door lock.
To start the engine afterward, insert the re‐
mote control into the ignition switch.
Warning lights The warning light in the instrument
cluster lights up when you attempt to
start the engine: the engine cannot
be started.
The remote control is not inside the vehicle or
is malfunctioning. Take the remote control with
you inside the vehicle or have it checked. If
necessary, insert another remote control into
the ignition switch.
The warning light in the instrument
cluster lights up while the engine is
running: the remote control is no lon‐
ger inside the vehicle.
After the engine is switched off, the engine can
only be restarted within approx. 10 seconds.
The indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster comes on and a message ap‐
pears on the Control Display: replace
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Replacing the battery
The remote control for Comfort Access con‐
tains a battery that will need to be replaced
from time to time.1.Take the integrated key out of the remote
control, refer to page 30.2.Remove the cover.3.Insert a battery of the same type with the
positive side facing upwards.4.Press on the cover to close it.
Return used battery to a recycling center
or to your service center.
Alarm system The conceptThe vehicle alarm system responds to:
▷Opening of a door, the hood or the trunk
lid.▷Movements inside the vehicle. Interior mo‐
tion sensor, refer to page 40.▷When the car's inclination changes, for in‐
stance if an attempt is made to jack it up
and steal the wheels or to raise it prior to
towing away.▷Interruptions in battery voltage.
The alarm system signals unauthorized entry
attempts for a short time by means of:
▷By sounding an acoustic alarm.▷By switching on the hazard warning sys‐
tem.▷By flashing the high beams.
Arming and disarming the alarm
system
When you lock or unlock the vehicle, either
with the remote control or via Comfort Access,
the alarm system is armed or disarmed at the
same time.
Trunk lid and armed alarm systemThe trunk lid can be opened using the remote
control, even if the alarm system is armed.
Press the button on the remote control for
approx. one second.
Note the opening height of the trunk lid
During opening, the trunk lid pivots back
and up. Ensure that there is sufficient clear‐
ance when the trunk lid opens; otherwise,
damage may result.◀
After the lid is closed, it is locked and moni‐
tored again by the alarm system.
Panic mode
You can trigger the alarm system if you find
yourself in a dangerous situation.
Press the button on the remote control for
at least three seconds.
To switch off the alarm: press any button.
Switching off the alarm
▷Unlock the vehicle using the remote con‐
trol, refer to page 32.▷Insert the remote control all the way into
the ignition lock.▷With Comfort Access: if you are carrying
the remote control with you, pull on the
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TelephoneVehicle equipmentThis chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series. Therefore, it also
describes equipment that may not be found in
your vehicle, for instance due to the selected
special equipment or the country version. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems.
When using the features and systems descri‐
bed here, adhere to local regulations.
At a glance The conceptMobile phones or other external devices such
as audio players can be connected to the vehi‐
cle via Bluetooth.
Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Blue‐
tooth® SIG, Inc.
After these devices are paired once, they are
recognized automatically when the ignition is
switched on as soon as they are in the vehicle
and can then be operated via iDrive, the but‐
tons on the steering wheel, and via voice acti‐
vation.
Depending on their functionality, external devi‐
ces can be used via the vehicle as a telephone
or as an audio source. The telephone functions
are described in the following. Operating the
audio functions, refer to page 183.
Up to four external devices can be paired.
Certain functions may need to be enabled by
the mobile phone provider or service provider.
Using the mobile phone while driving
Make entries only when traffic and road
conditions allow. Do not hold the mobile phone
in your hand while you are driving; use the
hands-free system instead. If you do not ob‐serve this precaution, you can endanger the
vehicle occupants and other road users.◀
Snap-in adapter The snap-in adapter is used to:▷Hold the mobile phone.▷Recharge the battery.▷Connect the mobile phone to an outside
antenna of the vehicle.
This provides for better network reception
and consistent sound quality.
Approved mobile phones
Details on which mobile phones and external
devices with a Bluetooth interface are sup‐
ported by the mobile phone preparation pack‐
age can be obtained at www.bmwusa.com/
bluetooth.
Displaying the vehicle identification
number and software part number
The vehicle identification number and software part number are needed to determine which
mobile phones are supported by the mobile
phone preparation package. The software ver‐
sion of the mobile phone may also be required.
1."Telephone"2.Open "Options".3."Bluetooth® info"4."Display system information"
These approved mobile phones with a certain
software version, support the vehicle functions
described below.
Malfunctions may occur with other mobile
phones or software versions.
Do not operate a mobile phone that is con‐
nected to the vehicle on the mobile phone key‐
pad, as this may lead to a malfunction.
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Average fuel consumption– Setting the units 76
Average speed 73
Axle loads, refer to Weights 262
B
Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 47
Backrests, refer to Seat ad‐ justment 46
Backrest width adjust‐ ment 48
Backup lights
– Bulb replacement 245, 246
Balance 160
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 250
Bass 160
Battery
– Disposal 39, 248– Power failure 247– Remote control 30– Replacement in the remote
control 39– Replacement, vehicle bat‐
tery 247– Vehicle 247
Before entering the car
wash 255
Belts, refer to Safety belts 48
Belt tensioners, refer to Safety belts 48
Beverage holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 124
Black and white map dis‐ play 154
Blower, refer to Air flow rate 108, 111
Bluetooth audio 183
Bluetooth connection, acti‐ vating/deactivating 193
BMW Apps 218
BMW EfficientDynamics, re‐ fer to Saving fuel 132
BMW Homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW Maintenance Sys‐ tem 241
BMW Online 216
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 124
Brake assistant, refer to Dy‐ namic Brake Control 99
Brake discs, breaking in 128
Brake force display 98
Brake force distribution, elec‐ tronic 99
Brake lamps– Brake force display 98
Brake lights
– Bulb replacement 245, 246
Brake lights, adaptive 98
Brake pads, breaking in 128
Brakes
– ABS 99
Braking
– Notes 129– Parking brake 59
Braking safely 129
Breakdown assistance, refer to Roadside Assistance 215
Breaking in 128
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 78
Bulbs, replacing, refer to Lamps and bulbs 243
Button for starting the engine, refer to Start/Stop but‐
ton 55
Buttons on the steering wheel 12
Bypassing, see Starting aid 250
C Calendar 208
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Camera, care 258
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 124
Capacities 263
Capacities– Cargo area, refer to
Weights 262– Fuel tank, refer to Filling ca‐
pacities 263
Car battery 247
Car care products 256
Care 255
Care, displays 258
Care, vehicle 256
Cargo 130
Cargo area 119
Cargo area
– Capacity 262– Comfort Access 38– Lamp, refer to Interior
lamps 89– Opening from the inside 36– Opening from the out‐
side 36
Cargo area capacity, enlarg‐
ing 119
Cargo, securing 120
Cargo straps, securing cargo 132
Car key, refer to Integrated key/remote control 30
Carpet, care 258
Car phone
– Installation location, refer to
Center armrest 122
Car phone, refer to Tele‐
phone 192
Car vacuum cleaner, connect‐ ing, refer to Connecting
electrical devices 118
Car wash 255
Car wash
– With Comfort Access 38
Catalytic converter, refer to
Hot exhaust system 129
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 241
CD/DVD 170
CD/DVD notes 174
CDs, storing 175
Cell phone 192
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DBC Dynamic Brake Con‐trol 99
DCC, refer to Cruise con‐ trol 103
Defogging windows 109
Defroster– Rear window 109, 112
Defrosting windows 109
Destination entry via the ad‐ dress book 142
Destination guidance 149
Destination guidance with in‐ termediate destinations 147
Destination input, naviga‐ tion 140
Digital clock 71
Digital compass 116
Digital radio 163
Dimensions 262
Dimming mirrors 51
Directional indicators, refer to Turn signals 60
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 88
Display, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Displays and controls 12
Displays, care 258
Displays, cleaning 258
Displays, refer to Instrument cluster 14
Disposal
– Coolant 239– Remote control battery 39– Vehicle battery 248
Distance control, refer to
PDC 105
Divided screen view, split screen 22
Door key, refer to Remote control with integrated
key 30
Door lock 35
Doors, manual operation 35
Doors, unlocking and locking– Confirmation signals 34– From the inside 35– From the outside 32
DOT Quality Grades 230
Draft-free ventila‐ tion 109, 112
Drive-off assistant 102
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 99
Driving notes, breaking in 128
Driving notes, general 128
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 99
Driving tips 128
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 99
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 100
DTMF suffix dialing 198
DVD/CD 170
DVDs, storing 175
DVD, video 172
Dynamic Brake Control DBC 99
Dynamic destination guid‐ ance 156
Dynamic Driving Control 100
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 99
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 100
E
EBV electronic brake-force distribution 99
EfficientDynamics, refer to Saving fuel 132
Electrical fault
– 7-gear automatic transmis‐
sion 69
Electrical malfunction
– Door lock 35– Driver's door 35– Fuel filler flap 222Electric seat adjustment 47
Electronic brake-force distri‐ bution 99
Electronic engine oil level check 236
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 99
Emergency operation– Fuel filler flap, unlocking
manually 222
Emergency Request 249
Emergency unlocking
– Trunk lid, from the inside 37
Energy, saving
– Automatic Engine Start/
Stop Function 57
Engine compartment 235
Engine coolant, refer to Cool‐ ant 239
Engine oil, adding 238
Engine oil additives 238
Engine oil, checking the level 236
Engine oil temperature 72
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 238
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 238
Engine, overheating, refer to Coolant temperature 72
Engine start, Help 250
Engine, starting 56
Engine, starting
– Comfort Access 37– Start/Stop button 55
Engine, stopping, Start/Stop
button 55
Engine, switching off 57
Engine temperature 72
Entry comparison 23
Entry lamps, refer to Interior lamps 89
Equalizer 160
Equipment, interior 114
Error messages, refer to Check Control 82
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