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Opening and closing

Integrated key

Keys/remote control

Press the button 1 to unlock the key.

1

2

3

Remote control with integrated key

Spare key

The integrated key fits the following locks:

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Glove compartment, refer to page 95

Driver's door, refer to page 32

Adapter for spare key, in glove compart-

ment

New remote controls

Remote control with integrated key

To obtain additional or replace lost keys, new

remote controls with an integrated key are

available at your BMW center.

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 page 37.

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 fit the same

locks.

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, page 29.

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.

Information on the required maintenance is also

stored in the remote control, refer to Service

data in remote control, page 186.

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Settings for the display on the Control Dis-

play:

> Brightness of the Control Display, refer

to page 72

> Measuring units for consumption, route/

distances, temperature, and pressure,

refer to page 72

> Language on Control Display, refer to

page 72

Remove the adapter from the holder in the

glove compartment and slide the spare key into

the adapter before use.

> 12h/24h mode of the clock, refer to

page 71

> Date format, refer to page 72

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Drivelogic driving program in the Sequential

mode, refer to page 57

Personal Profile

Showing optical warning for PDC Park Dis-

tance Control*, refer to page 73

The concept

Selection and brightness of display in

Head-Up Display*, refer to page 80

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.

Air distribution, temperature in the upper

body area and intensity of the automatic air

conditioning system, refer to page 88

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Setting voice instructions for destination

guidance in the navigation system*, refer to

page 127

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.

In addition, the following, most recently

selected settings are recalled during unlocking:

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Positions of driver's seat, outside mirrors,

and steering wheel*, refer to page 42

Audio sources, volume and tone settings,

refer to page 133

Personal Profile settings

Radio, displaying stored stations, refer to

page 136

Details on the settings are provided on the

specified pages.

Telephone, setting volume, refer to

pages 158, 164

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When unlocking with the remote control,

either unlock only the driver's door or the

entire vehicle, refer to page 30

Central locking system

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Locking the vehicle after a short time or

after starting off, refer to page 32

The concept

Assigning the programmable button on the

steering wheel, refer to page 47

The central locking system is ready for opera-

tion whenever the driver's door is closed.

Individual settings for MDrive, refer to

page 48

The system simultaneously engages and

releases the locks on the following:

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Doors

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Luggage compartment lid

Fuel filler door

1. Press the

button.

This opens the start menu.

2. Press the controller to open the menu.

Operating from outside

3. Select "Vehicle settings" and press the

controller.

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via the remote control

via the door lock

4. Select "Door locks" and press the control-

ler.

with comfort access* via the door handles

At the same time, the anti-theft system is also

operated. 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/disarmed at

the same time.

You can find more detailed information on the

alarm system on page 34.

5. Select "Central locking" and press the con-

troller.

Operating from inside

Via the button for central locking, refer to

page 32. The fuel filler door is not locked.

6. Select "Unlock button" and press the con-

troller.

In an accident of sufficient severity, the central

locking system automatically unlocks the vehi-

cle. In addition, the hazard warning flashers and

interior lamps come on.

7. 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

Opening and closing: from

outside

the driver's door and the fuel filler door.

Press the button twice to unlock the

entire vehicle.

Using remote control

Because any persons or animals left unat-

tended 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.<

Unlocking

Press the

button.

This unlocks the vehicle.

8. Press the controller.

You can set how the vehicle is unlocked. The

setting is stored for the remote control currently

in use.

Convenience opening

Press the

button longer. The windows and

the glass sunroof* open.

iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to

page 16.

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5. Select "Confirmation" and press the con-

troller.

Locking

Press the

button.

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 also trigger the alarm system in case of

danger:

6. Select the desired signal.

Press the

button for at least 3 seconds.

7. Press the controller.

The signal is activated.

Switch off alarm: press any button.

Malfunctions

Opening luggage compartment lid

The remote control may malfunction due to

local radio waves. Should the remote control fail

to operate owing to interference of this kind,

unlock and lock the vehicle via the door lock

using a key.

Press the

button for approx. 1 second.

The luggage compartment lid opens, regard-

less of whether it was previously locked or

unlocked.

During opening, the luggage compart-

ment lid pivots back and up. Ensure that

adequate clearance is available before opening.

To prevent accidentally locking yourself out,

never lay the remote control in the luggage

compartment. A previously locked luggage

compartment lid is also locked again after clos-

ing.<

If it is no longer possible to lock the vehicle

using the remote control, then the battery is

discharged. Use this remote control during an

extended drive; this will recharge the battery,

refer to page 28.

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:

Setting confirmation signals

You can vary or also deactivate the confirmation

signals for locking or unlocking.

FCC ID:

1. Open the start menu.

LX8766S

LX8766E

LX8CAS

LX8CAS2

2. Press the controller to open the menu.

3. Select "Vehicle settings" and press the

controller.

4. Select "Door locks" and press the control-

ler.

Compliance statement:

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC

Rules. Operation is subject to the following two

conditions:

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This device must not cause harmful inter-

ference, and

>

this device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may

cause undesired operation.

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Any unauthorized modifications or

changes to these devices could void the

user's authority to operate this equipment.<

Opening and closing: from

inside

Using door lock

This button serves to unlock or lock doors and

the luggage compartment lid with the front

doors closed, but does not activate the anti-

theft system. The fuel filler door remains

unlocked.

When unlocking

1. Turning the key once unlocks the driver's

door and the fuel filler door.

You can also set the situations in which the

vehicle is locked.

2. Turning the key a second time unlocks the

remaining doors and the luggage compart-

ment lid.

iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to

page 16.

1. Press the

button.

Convenience operation

This opens the start menu.

You also have the option of operating the win-

dows and the glass sunroof* from the driver's

door lock.

2. Press the controller to open the menu.

3. Select "Vehicle settings" and press the

controller.

Turn and hold the key in the positions for

unlocking or locking.

4. Select "Door locks" and press the control-

ler.

Watch during the closing process to be

sure that no one is injured. Releasing the

key stops the operation.<

5. Select "Central locking" and press the con-

troller.

Manual operation

In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can

turn a key all the way to the right or left in the

door lock to lock or unlock the driver's door.

6. 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.

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> "Lock after driving"

Luggage compartment lid

The central locking system automati-

cally locks the vehicle as soon as you

start to drive.

During opening, the luggage compart-

ment lid pivots back and up. Ensure that

adequate clearance is available before open-

ing.<

7. Press the controller.

The setting is selected.

The setting is stored for the remote control cur-

rently in use.

Opening from inside

Unlocking and opening doors

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Either unlock the doors together with the

button for the central locking system and

then pull the door handle above the armrest

or

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pull on the door handle of each door twice:

the first time unlocks the door, the second

time opens it.

Press the button: the luggage compartment lid

opens.

Locking

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Use the central locking button to lock all of

the doors simultaneously, or

Opening from outside

>

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.

Because any persons or animals left unat-

tended 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.<

Press the button on the luggage compartment

lid or the

button on the remote control for

approx. 1 second: the luggage compartment lid

opens.

Doors

Closing

Automatic soft closing*

Make sure that the closing path of the

luggage compartment lid is clear, other-

wise injuries may result.<

To close the doors, merely press it closed gen-

tly. The closing process will then be carried out

automatically.

Make sure that the closing path of the

doors is clear; as otherwise injuries may

result.<

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The handle recesses on the interior trim of the

luggage compartment lid make it easier to pull

down.

2. Pull the ring. The luggage compartment lid

is unlocked and opens.

Only grasp the emergency release by

the ring, otherwise injuries can

occur.<

Emergency release

Pull lever in luggage compartment. The lug-

gage compartment lid is unlocked.

Reinstalling rear seat:

1. Position the rear seat in the vehicle. Guide

the two outer belt buckles 3 through the

seat bench and slide the seat bench com-

pletely under the backrest. The middle belt

buckle 4 must be guided between the seat

bench and the backrest when doing so.

Manual release

If an electrical malfunction should occur, you

can unlock the luggage compartment lid manu-

ally.

Do not twist the center belt buckle, as

otherwise correct operation of this

safety equipment is not ensured.<

2. Press the rear seat downward into the

mounts at the front until it audibly engages.

Alarm system

1. Grasp the rear seat 1 at the front edge and

remove from the mounts 2. Take out the

rear seat.

The concept

The vehicle alarm system responds:

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When a door, the hood, or the luggage com-

partment lid is opened

To movements in the vehicle: interior

motion sensor, refer to page 35

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To changes in the vehicle's tilt if someone

attempts to steal the wheels or tow the

vehicle

10 seconds. However, the interior motion

sensor is not activated.

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The indicator lamp goes out after unlocking:

your vehicle has not been disturbed while

you were away.

To interruptions in battery voltage

Unauthorized operations are briefly signaled by

the alarm system:

The indicator lamp flashes after unlocking

until the remote control is inserted into the

ignition lock, however for a maximum of

approx. 5 minutes: your vehicle has been

disturbed while you were away.

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with an acoustic alarm

by switching on the hazard warning flashers

by flashing the high beams

Arming and disarming alarm system

Tilt alarm sensor

When you lock or unlock the vehicle, either with

the remote control or at the door lock, the alarm

system is armed or disarmed at the same time.

The tilt of the vehicle is monitored. The alarm

system reacts, e.g. in case of an attempted

wheel theft or towing.

The luggage compartment lid can also be

Interior motion sensor

opened with the system armed with the

but-

ton on the remote control, refer to page 33.

When the luggage compartment lid is closed, it

is locked and monitored again.

In order for the interior motion sensor to func-

tion properly, the windows and glass sunroof*

must be completely closed.

Switching off alarm

Avoiding unintentional alarms

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Unlock the vehicle using the remote control,

refer to page 30.

The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor

may be switched off at the same time. This pre-

vents unintentional alarms, e.g. in the following

situations:

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Insert the remote control all the way into the

ignition lock.

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In stacking garages

Indicator lamp displays

When transporting on car-carrying trains

When animals are to remain in the vehicle

Switching off tilt alarm sensor and

interior motion sensor

Press the

button on the remote control

again as soon as the vehicle is locked.

The indicator lamp lights up briefly and then

flashes continuously. The tilt alarm sensor and

the interior motion sensor are switched off until

the next time the vehicle is unlocked and subse-

quently locked again.

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The indicator lamp under the inside rear-

view mirror flashes continuously: the sys-

tem is armed.

The indicator lamp flashes after locking: the

doors, hood or luggage compartment lid are

not properly closed. Even if you do not close

the alerted area, the system begins to mon-

itor the remaining areas, and the indicator

lamp flashes continuously after approx.

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Releasing

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:

Completely grasp a door handle, arrow 1.

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Unlocking/locking vehicle

Comfort locking

This corresponds to pressing the

button.

If a remote control is detected in the interior

after unlocking, the electric steering-wheel lock

unlocks, refer to page 53.

Opening luggage compartment lid

separately

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Starting engine

Locking

Functional requirement

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For the driver's door, touch the area high-

lighted in the picture, arrow 2, with your fin-

ger for approx. 1 second.

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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.

For the remaining doors, touch the area

highlighted in the picture, arrow 3, with your

finger for approx. 1 second.

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The next unlocking and locking cycle is not

possible until after approx. 2 seconds.

This corresponds to pressing the

ton.

but-

The engine can only be started if the vehicle

detects that the remote control is located in

the vehicle.

Please make sure that the ignition and all

current consumers are switched off

before locking to save the battery.<

Comparison with ordinary remote

control

Comfort locking

You can control the functions mentioned previ-

ously with the comfort access or by pressing

the buttons on the remote control. Therefore,

please familiarize yourself with the information

on opening and closing beginning on page 28

beforehand.

Hold a finger or the back of the hand on the sur-

face, arrow 2 or 3.

The windows and the glass sunroof* 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.<

The special features when using comfort

access are described in the following.

Should a short delay occur when opening

or closing the windows or the glass sun-

roof, the system is checking whether a remote

control is located in the vehicle. Please repeat

opening or closing if necessary.<

Opening luggage compartment lid

separately

Press the button on the luggage compartment

lid. This corresponds to pressing the

button.

If a remote control accidentally left in the

luggage compartment is detected in the

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locked vehicle after closing the luggage com-

partment lid, the lid opens again. The hazard

warning flashers flash and a signal* sounds.<

3. Lay in 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.<

Switching on radio readiness

By briefly pressing the Start/Stop button, you

switch on the radio readiness, refer to page 53.

When doing so, do not depress the brake

pedal, otherwise the engine will start.<

Windows

To prevent injuries, exercise care when

closing the windows and keep them in

your field of vision until they are shut.

Always take along the remote control when you

leave the vehicle, otherwise children could, for

example, operate the windows and injure them-

selves.<

Starting engine

You can start the engine or switch on the switch

on ignition if a remote control is located in the

interior of the vehicle. It need not be inserted in

the ignition lock, refer to page 53.

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.

Opening, closing

Malfunction

The comfort access function may malfunction

due to local radio waves. Then open or close the

vehicle with the buttons on the remote control

or with a key. To start the engine following this,

insert the remote control in the ignition lock.

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Press switch to resistance point:

The window continues to open as long as

you keep the switch pressed.

Press switch beyond resistance point:

The window opens automatically. Pressing

the switch again stops the opening move-

ment.

Replacing battery

The remote control for comfort access contains

a battery which must be replaced if necessary.

1. Remove integrated key from remote con-

trol, refer to page 28.

You can close the windows in the same manner

by pulling the switch.

2. Remove cover.

Separate switches for the rear windows are

located in the rear.

For information on using the convenience oper-

ation at the door lock or with the remote control,

refer to page 30 or 32.

For information on comfort closing with comfort

access, refer to page 36.

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unchecked closing of the windows could lead to

injuries.<

After switching off ignition

You can still operate the windows with the

remote control removed or the ignition

switched off for approx. 1 minute, as long as

neither of the front doors has been opened.

Glass sunroof*, electric

The glass sunroof is ready for operation with

the ignition switched on, refer to page 53.

Pinch protection system

If the closing force rises beyond a predefined

threshold during closing, the system will imme-

diately stop moving the window prior to lower-

ing it slightly.

To prevent injuries, exercise care when

closing the glass sunroof and keep it in

your field of vision until it is closed.

Always take along the remote control when you

leave the vehicle, otherwise children could, for

example, operate the roof and injure them-

selves.<

Despite the pinch protection system,

inspect the window's travel path prior to

closing it, as the safety system might fail to

detect certain kinds of obstructions, such as

thin objects, and the window would continue

closing.

Pulling the switch beyond the resistance point

and holding it limits the response of the pinch

protection system. In this case, if the closing

force exceeds a defined threshold, the window

will only open a little.

If the switch is pulled past the resistance point

again within approx. 4 seconds, the pinch pro-

tection system will be deactivated.

Do not install any accessories in the range of

movement of the windows, as otherwise the

pinch protection system will be impaired.<

Raising

Press switch.

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The closed glass sunroof is raised and the

sliding visor opens slightly.

Safety switch

The opened glass sunroof automatically

moves into the raised position. The sliding

visor remains completely open.

Do not use force to close the headliner

insert with the glass sunroof in its raised

position, otherwise the mechanism will be dam-

aged.<

Opening, closing

>

Press switch back to the resistance point.

The glass sunroof and the sliding visor open

together for as long as you hold the switch

in this position.

With the safety switch, you can prevent the rear

windows from being opened or closed via the

switches in the rear passenger area, by chil-

dren, for example. The LED lights up when this

safety feature is activated.

Press switch back past the resistance point.

The glass sunroof and the sliding visor open

automatically. Briefly press the switch again

to stop the opening movement.

Always press the safety switch when

children ride in the rear, otherwise

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In a similar manner, the glass sunroof closes

when you slide the switch forward. The sliding

visor remains open and can be closed by hand.

Moving manually

In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can

move the glass sunroof manually:

For information on using the convenience oper-

ation at the door lock or with the remote control,

refer to page 30 or 32.

1. Fold the cover panel down, if necessary

using a screwdriver from the onboard tool

kit, refer to page 188.

For information on comfort closing with comfort

access, refer to page 36.

Automatic opening and closing

Press the switch past the resistance point.

The following movements are also automatic:

>

When the sunroof is open, press the switch

in the lifting direction: the sunroof is raised

all the way.

When the sunroof is raised, press the

switch in the opening direction: the sunroof

is opened all the way.

2. Insert the Allen wrench supplied with the

onboard tool kit, refer to page 188, into the

opening provided. Move the glass sunroof

in the desired direction. The arrow below

indicates the rotation direction for closing.

Pressing the switch again stops the motion.

Pinch protection system

If the glass sunroof encounters resistance when

closing from roughly the center of the roof

opening or when closing from the raised posi-

tion, the closing action is interrupted and the

glass sunroof reopens a short way.

Despite the pinch protection system,

inspect the sunroof's travel path prior to

closing it, as the safety system might fail to

detect certain kinds of obstructions, such as

very thin objects, and the sunroof would con-

tinue closing.

Pressing the switch beyond the resistance

point and holding it there deactivates the pinch

protection system.<

Following interruptions in electrical

power supply

After a power loss, the sunroof may only

respond to the lift command. The system must

be initialized. BMW recommends having this

work done by your BMW center.

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