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Letters and numbers
Entering letters and numbers
1.Turn the controller: select the letters or
numbers.
2. Select additional letters or numbers if
needed.
3. "OK": confirm the entry.
Switching between letters and
numbers
Depending on the menu, you can switch
between entering letters and numbers:
Wordmatch concept during navigation
Entry of names and addresses: the selection is
narrowed down every time a letter is entered
and letters may be added automatically.
Destination search: the entries are continuously
compared to the data stored in the vehicle.
> The only letters of fered for entering
addresses are those for which data are
available.
> Town/city names can be entered with the
spelling used in any of the languages avail-
able on the Control Display.
SymbolFunction
Press the controller: delete one letter
or number
Press the controller for an extended
period: delete all letters or numbers
Enter a blank space
SymbolFunction
Entering letters
Entering numbers

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Voice activation system
The concept
The voice activation system allows you to con-
trol operation of various vehicle systems with-
out removing your hands from the steering
wheel.
Individual menu items on the Control Display
can be spoken as commands. It is not neces-
sary to use the controller.
The voice activation system transforms your
oral commands into control signals for the
selected systems and provides support in the
form of instructions or questions.
the voice activation system uses a special
microphone located in the area of the steering
column.
Precondition
Via iDrive, select the language in which the
voice activation system is operating, so that the
spoken commands can be identified. Selecting
the language for iDrive, refer to page 75.
Symbols in the Owner's Manual
Saying commands
Activating voice activation system
1. Press the button on the steering wheel.
This symbol on the Control Display and
an acoustic signal indicate that the voice ac-
tivation system is ready to receive spoken
commands.
2. Say the command.
The command appears on the Control
Display.
This symbol appears on the Control Display
when you can enter additional commands.
If no further commands are possible, continue
by operating the item of equipment via iDrive.
{
...} Say the specified commands word
for word.
{{ ...}} Indicates responses of the voice acti-
vation system.

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>Settings for the display on the Control Dis-
play and in the instrument cluster:
>12h/24h format of the clock, refer to
page 71
> Date format, refer to page 72
> Brightness of Control Display, refer to
page 76
> Language on the Control Display, refer
to page 75
> Units of measure for fuel consumption,
distance covered/remaining distances,
and temperature, refer to page 68
> Show visual warning for Park Distance Con-
trol PDC
*, refer to page 77
> Light settings:
>Welcome lamps, refer to page 88
> Pathway lighting, refer to page 89
> Daytime running lamps, refer to page 89
> Automatic climate control: activating/deac-
tivating AUTO program, cooling function
and automatic recirculated-air control, set-
ting temperature, air fl ow rate and distribu-
tion, refer to page 95 ff
> Entertainment:
>Audio volume, refer to page 138
> Tone control, refer to page 138
> Volume, refer to page 139
Central locking system
The concept
The central locking system functions when the
driver's door is closed.
The system simultaneously engages and
releases the locks on the following:
>Doors
> Luggage compartment lid
> Fuel filler door
> Center armrest
*
Operating from outside
>Via the remote control
> Using the door lock
> In cars with convenient access
*, via the
handles on the driver's and passenger's
doors
In addition, if the remo te control is used, the
welcome lamps, interior lamps and the door's
courtesy lamps
* are switched on or off. The
alarm system
* is also armed or disarmed.
For further details of the alarm system,
refer to
page 33.
Operating from inside
By means of the button for central locking, refer
to page 32.
In the event of a sufficiently severe accident, the
central locking system un locks automatically. In
addition, the hazard warning flashers and inte-
rior lamps come on.
Opening and closing:
Using the remote control
Persons or animals in a parked vehicle
could lock the doors from the inside. You
should therefore take the remote control with
you when you leave the ve hicle so that the latter
can be opened from outside. <
To operate the retractable hardtop with
the remote control, the doors and lug-
gage compartment lid must be closed and the
cargo bay partition must be folded down and
engaged on both sides. Refer also to page38.<
Unlocking
Press the button.
The interior lamps, the courtesy lamps
* and the
welcome lamps come on.
Setting unlocking characteristics
You can set whether only the driver's door or
the entire vehicle is to be unlocked when the
button is pressed for the first time.

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3.Press down the cargo bay partition until it
engages on both sides and close the lug-
gage compartment lid.
4. Press the button for a longer period to
fold the retractabl e hardtop back in.
Confirmation signals
You can activate or deac tivate the confirmation
signals.
iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16.
1. "Settings"
2. "Door locks"
3. "Flash when lock/unlock"
4. press the controller
Flashing when locking/unlocking the vehi-
cle is switched on.
Malfunctions
The remote control may malfunction due to
local radio waves. If this occurs, unlock and lock
the car at the door lock with the integrated key.
If the car can no longer be locked with a remote
control, the battery in the remote control is dis-
charged. Use the remote control on an
extended trip to rechar ge the battery, refer to
page 28. The remote control for convenient
access
* contains a battery that may have to be
changed, refer to page 36.
For US owners only
The transmitter and receiver units comply with
part 15 of the FCC/Fe deral Communications
Commission regulations. Operation is gov-
erned by the following: FCC ID:
LX8766S
LX8766E
LX8CAS
Compliance statement:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
>
This device must not cause harmful inter-
ference, and
> This device must accept any interference
received, including in terference that may
cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modifications or
changes to these devices could void the
user's authority to operate this equipment. <
Opening and closing:
Using the door lock
You can set the way in which the car is
unlocked, refer to page29.
Convenient operation
You can operate the wi ndows and the retract-
able hardtop via the door lock.
Hold the key in the position for unlocking or
locking.
During each closing procedure, and when
opening the retractable hardtop, watch
the process and ensure that no one becomes
trapped. Releasing the key stops the
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Opening from inside
Press the button: the luggage compartment lid
opens unless it has been locked.
Opening from outside
Press on the top half of the BMW emblem or, for
approx. 1 second, on the button of the
remote control:
The luggage compartment can be opened.
Emergency release*
Pull the lever in the cargo bay. The luggage
compartment lid is unlocked.
Closing
The handle recesses on the interior trim of the
luggage compartment lid make it easier to
pull down.
Make sure that the closing path of the
luggage compartment lid is clear, other-
wise injuries may result. <
To close the luggage compartment lid,
press it down lightly. The lid is closed
automatically. <
Alarm system*
The concept
The vehicle alarm system responds:
>When a door, the hood or the luggage com-
partment lid is opened
> To movements inside the vehicle: Interior
motion sensor, refer to page 34
> When the car's inclination changes, for
instance if an attempt is made to jack it up
and steal the wheels or to raise it prior to
towing away
> When there is an interruption in the power
supply from the battery
The alarm system signals unauthorized entry
attempts for a short time by means of:
> An acoustic alarm
> Switching on the haza rd warning flashers
> Flashing the high beams

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Convenient access*
Convenient access enables you to enter your
vehicle without needing to hold the remote con-
trol in your hand. All you need to do is wear the
remote control close to your body, e.g. in your
jacket pocket. The vehicle detects the corre-
sponding remote control within the immediate
vicinity or in the passenger compartment.
Convenient access supports the following
functions:
> Unlocking/locking the vehicle
> Unlocking the luggage compartment lid
separately
> Starting the engine
> Convenient closing
Functional requirement
>The vehicle or the luggage compartment lid
can only be locked when the vehicle detects
that the remote contro l currently in use is
outside of the vehicle.
> The vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked
again until after approx. 2 seconds.
> The engine can only be started when the
vehicle detects that th e remote control cur-
rently in use is inside the vehicle.
Comparison to the standard remote
control
In general, there is no difference between using
convenient access or pressing the buttons on
the remote control to carry out the functions
mentioned above. You should therefore first
familiarize yourself with the instructions on
opening and closing starting on page 28.
Special features regarding the use of conve-
nient access are described below. If you notice a brief delay while opening or
closing the windows or retractable hard-
top, the system is chec king whether a remote
control is inside the vehi cle. Please repeat the
opening or closing procedure, if necessary. <
Releasing
Pull the handle up, arrow 1. This corresponds to
pressing the button.
Locking
Press on the surface, arrow 2. This corre-
sponds to pressing the button.
To preserve the ba ttery, please make
sure that the ignition and all electrical
consumers are switched off before locking the
vehicle. <
Window and convertible top operation
With the ignition at radio readiness or beyond,
you can open and close the windows and the
convertible top when a remote control is
located inside the vehicle.
Unlocking the luggage compartment
lid separately
Press the button on the outside of the luggage
compartment lid. This corresponds to pressing
the button.
If the vehicle detects that a remote con-
trol has been accident ally left inside the
locked vehicle's cargo bay after the luggage
compartment lid is closed, the lid will reopen.
The hazard warning flashers flash and an
acoustic signal
* sounds. <
Switching on radio readiness
Radio readiness is switch ed on by pressing the
start/stop button, refer to page50.
Do not depress the br ake or the clutch,
otherwise the engine will start. <

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Opening, closing
Individually
>Press the switch to the resistance point:
The window opens as long as you press the
switch.
> Press the switch beyond the resistance
point:
The window opens automatically. Press
the switch again to stop the opening
movement.
You can close the windows in the same manner
by pulling the switch.
Jointly
> Press the switch to the resistance point:
All windows open as long as you press the
switch.
> Press the switch beyond the resistance
point:
All windows open automatically. Press
the switch again to stop the opening
movement.
You can close all windows in the same manner
by pulling the switch.
After switching off the ignition
When the remote control is removed or the igni-
tion is switched off, you can still operate the
windows for approx. 1 minute as long as no
door is opened.
Convenient operation
For information on convenient operation via the
remote control or the do or lock, refer to page29
or 31 . For information on closing with conve-
nient access, refer to Locking on page 30.
Pinch protection system
If the closing force exceeds a specific value as a
window closes, the closing action is interrupted
and the window reopens slightly.
Despite the pinch protection system
check and clear the window's travel path
prior to closing it, othe rwise the safety system
might fail to detect certain kinds of obstruc-
tions, such as thin objects, and the window
would continue closing.
Do not install any accessories that might inter-
fere with window movement. Otherwise the
pinch protection system could be impaired. <
Closing without pinch protection
If there is an external danger, or if ice on the win-
dows, etc., prevents you from closing the win-
dows normally, proceed as follows:
1. Pull the switch past the resistance point and
hold it there. Pinch pr otection is limited and
the window reopens slig htly if the closing
force exceeds a certain value.
2. Pull the switch again past the resistance
point within approx. 4 seconds and hold it
there. The window closes without pinch
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Opening and closing
When the vehicle is stationary and at radio
readiness or beyond, refer to page50:
If possible, conserve the battery by only
operating the retrac table hardtop when
the engine is running.
Before closing the retrac table hardtop, remove
all foreign objects from the windshield frame as
these could prevent the hardtop from closing
properly. <
1 Press button 1.
The retractable hardtop closes.
2 Press button 2. The retractable hardtop
opens.
3 LEDs
The side windows move down when the
hardtop is opened or closed. Convenient
closing
*: If you continue pressing the buttons
after the LED 3 goes out, the windows move
back up. <
If the windows pause brie fly as they move, this
is for technical reasons and is not a malfunction.
LEDs
In the following situations, a message appears
on the Control Display or an acoustic signal
sounds in addition to the LED lighting up:
> While the hardtop is being operated, the
green LED lights up. It goes out as soon as
the top is fully opened or closed.
> If the red LED flashes when you release the
switch, the opening or closing action has
not yet finished.
> If the red LED lights up when the switch is
pressed, the cargo bay partition is folded
up, the luggage compartment lid is not closed, the vehicle is standing on a strong
incline or there is a malfunction. The
retractable hardto
p cannot be moved.
Interruption
The automatic sequence of movements is
interrupted if the switch for hardtop operation is
released. The sequence can be continued in
the desired direction by pushing or pulling the
switch.
Open or close the hardtop fully; other-
wise, there is a risk of injury or damage
when driving.
Do not interrupt and re sume the closing proce-
dure several times in cl ose succession as this
could damage the mechanism. <
If the hardtop is not fully opened or
closed, the luggage compartment lid can-
not be opened and the windows cannot be
moved. <
Convenient operation with remote
control or via door lock
Refer to pages 30 and 31.
Wind deflector*
The wind deflector keeps air movements in the
passenger compartment to a minimum when
the hardtop is open and provides an even more
comfortable ride, particul arly at high speeds.
Installation
1.Insert the wind deflector 1 into the holders 2
on the rollover bars; the arrow should point
in the direction of travel.

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Adjustments
Sitting safely
The ideal sitting position can make a vital con-
tribution to relaxed, fati gue-free driving. In con-
junction with the safe ty belts, the head
restraints and the airbags, the seated position
has a major influence on your safety in the event
of an accident. To ensu re that the safety sys-
tems operate with optimal efficiency, we
strongly urge you to observe the instructions
contained in the following section.
For additional information on transporting chil-
dren safely, refer to page 48.
Airbags
Always maintain an adequate distance
between yourself and the airbags. Always
grip the steering wheel on the rim, with your
hands in the 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions,
to minimize the risk of injury to the hands or
arms in the event of the airbag being triggered
off. No one and nothing is to come between the
airbags and the seat occupant.
Do not use the cover of the front airbag on the
passenger side as a st orage area. Make sure
that the passenger is sitting correctly, e.g.
keeping his or her feet or legs in the footwell
and not on the dashboard; otherwise, leg inju-
ries can occur if the front airbag deploys.
Make sure that passengers do not lean their
heads against the side airbag; otherwise, seri-
ous injuries could result if the airbag suddenly
deployed. <
Even if you follow all the instructions, injuries
resulting from contact with airbags cannot be
fully excluded, depending on the circum-
stances. The ignition and inflation noise may
provoke a mild hearing loss in extremely sensi-
tive individuals. This e ffect is usually only tem-
porary.
For airbag locations and additional information
on airbags, refer to page 85.
Safety belt
Before every drive, make sure that all occupants
wear their safety belts. Airbags complement the
safety belt as an additi onal safety device, but
they do not represent a substitute.
Your vehicle has two seats, each of which is
equipped with a safety belt.
Never allow more than one person to
wear a single safety belt. Never allow
infants or small children to ride in a passenger's
lap. Make sure that the be lt in the lap area sits
low across the hips and does not press against
the abdomen.
The safety belt must not rest against the throat,
run across sharp edges, pass over hard or frag-
ile objects or be pinched. Fasten the safety belt
so that it sits as snugly as possible against the
lap and shoulder withou t being twisted. Other-
wise the belt could slide over your hips and
injure your abdomen in the event of a frontal
collision.
Avoid wearing bulky clothing and regularly pull
the belt in the upper-bo dy area taut, otherwise
its restraining effect could be impaired. <
Safety belts, refer to page 44.
Seats
Note before adjusting
Never attempt to adjust your seat while
the vehicle is moving. The seat could
respond with unexpected movement, and the
ensuing loss of vehicle control could lead to an
accident.
On the passenger seat as well, do not incline
the backrest too far to th e rear while the vehicle
is being driven, otherwise there is a danger in
the event of an accident of sliding under the
safety belt, eliminating the protection normally
provided by the belt. <
Note the information on safety belt damage on
page 45.