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Practical interior accessories  
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Integrated universal remote  
control*  
Programming  
The concept  
The integrated universal remote control  
replaces up to three different hand-held trans-  
mitters for various items of radio-controlled  
equipment such as door openers and house  
alarm systems. The integrated universal remote  
control registers and stores signals from the  
original hand-held transmitters.  
The signal of an original hand-held transmitter  
can be programmed on one of the three mem-  
ory buttons 1. Then with the ignition switched  
on, this programmed memory button 1 can be  
used to operate the respective feature. The  
LED 2 flashes to confirm transmission of the  
signal.  
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2
Memory buttons  
LED  
Fixed-code hand-held transmitters  
1. Switch on ignition, refer to page 50.  
If you sell your vehicle one day, delete the saved  
programs beforehand for your own security,  
refer to page 91.  
2. When using for the first time: press both  
outer memory buttons 1 for approx. 20 sec-  
onds until the LED 2 flashes. all stored pro-  
grams are deleted.  
To prevent possible damage or injury,  
before programming or using the inte-  
grated universal remote control, always inspect  
the immediate area to make certain that no peo-  
ple, animals or objects are within the travel  
range of the device. Also, comply with the  
safety precautions of the original hand-held  
transmitter.<  
3. Hold the original hand-held transmitter at a  
distance of approx. 2 in/5 cm to 8 in/20 cm  
from the memory buttons 1.  
The required distance between the  
hand-held transmitter and the mem-  
ory buttons 1 depends on the particular  
system of the original hand-held transmitter  
used.<  
Checking compatibility  
4. Simultaneously press the transmit key on  
the original hand-held transmitter and the  
desired memory button 1 on the integrated  
universal remote control. The LED 2 flashes  
slowly at first. As soon as the LED 2 flashes  
rapidly, release both buttons. If the LED 2  
does not flash rapidly after approx. 15 sec-  
onds, alter the distance.  
If you see this symbol on the packaging  
or in the manual supplied with the orig-  
inal hand-held transmitter, it is safe to  
assume that it is compatible with the integrated  
universal remote control.  
If you have additional questions, please  
contact your BMW center or call:  
1-800-355-3515.  
Information is also provided on the Internet at:  
5. To program other original hand-held trans-  
mitters, repeat steps 3 and 4.  
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The corresponding memory button 1 is now  
programmed with the signal of the original  
hand-held transmitter.  
The corresponding memory button 1 is now  
programmed with the signal of the original  
hand-held transmitter.  
You can operate the system when the engine is  
running or when the ignition is switched on.  
If you have any additional questions,  
please contact your BMW center.<  
If the device can not be used after  
repeated programming, check whether  
Deleting stored programs  
the original hand-held transmitter uses an alter-  
nating-code system. To do so, either read the  
instructions for the original hand-held transmit-  
ter or hold down the programmed memory  
button 1 of the integrated universal remote  
control. If the LED 2 on the integrated universal  
remote control flashes rapidly for a short time  
and then remains lit for approx. 2 seconds, this  
indicates that the original hand-held transmitter  
uses an alternating-code system. In the case of  
an alternating-code system, program the mem-  
ory buttons 1 as described at Alternating-code  
transmitters.<  
Press both outer buttons 1 for approx. 20 sec-  
onds, maintaining pressure until the LED 2  
starts to flash: all stored programs are deleted.  
Programs cannot be deleted individually.  
Glove compartment  
Opening  
Alternating-code hand-held  
transmitters  
To program the integrated universal remote  
control, consult the operating instructions for  
the equipment to be set. You will find informa-  
tion there on the possibilities for synchroniza-  
tion.  
Press the button. The glove compartment  
opens automatically and the lamps come on.  
When programming hand-held transmitters  
that employ an alternating code, please observe  
the following supplementary instructions:  
To prevent injury in the event of an acci-  
dent while the vehicle is being driven,  
close the glove compartment immediately after  
use.<  
Programming will be easier with the aid of  
a second person.<  
Closing  
1. Park your vehicle within the range of the  
remote-controlled equipment.  
Fold the cover up.  
2. Program the integrated universal remote  
control as described above in Fixed-code  
hand-held transmitters.  
Rechargeable flashlight*  
The flashlight is located on the left side of the  
glove compartment.  
The flashlight can remain there continuously.  
3. Locate the button on the receiver of the  
device to be set, e.g. on the drive unit.  
4. Press the button on the receiver of the  
equipment to be set. After step 4, you have  
approx. 30 seconds for step 5.  
5. Press the programmed memory button 1  
of the integrated universal remote control  
three times.  
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Remove the flashlight from the socket when  
needed.  
Adjusting height  
The center armrest can be set in two positions.  
Be sure that the flashlight is switched off  
when it is inserted into its socket. Failure  
to comply with this precaution could lead to  
overcharging and damage.<  
Pull the right button:  
Move the armrest upward or downward and  
lock it in the desired position.  
Storage compartments  
Center armrest  
Storage compartment behind center  
armrest  
A storage compartment is located in the arm-  
rest between the front seats. This compartment  
is integrated into the central locking system and  
can also be locked separately using the hotel  
function, refer to page 33.  
To open, raise the cover at the left or right edge.  
The compartment contains the cup holder and  
the lock for the hotel function, refer to page 33.  
To open the cover:  
Pull the left button. The cover opens and can be  
folded upward.  
Other compartments and nets  
Other compartments are provided in the doors  
as well as in the front center console*.  
Ticket pockets are located in the sun visors.  
Storage nets are located on the backrests of the  
front seats and in the passenger footwell*.  
Depending on the version, the storage com-  
partment can be equipped with a correspond-  
ing cradle* for the telephone or mobile phone.  
To prevent the risk of injury during an  
accident, do not stow hard or sharp-  
edged items in the nets.<  
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Another storage space is located in the luggage  
compartment in the right side panel. If you wish,  
this is also suitable to store the onboard docu-  
mentation.  
Clothes hooks  
The removable cup holder can be inserted into  
the side of the center console.  
Ashtray  
To fold down, press at the top edge.  
Opening  
When hanging clothing on the hooks,  
ensure that it will not obstruct the driver's  
vision. Do not hang heavy objects on the hooks.  
If you do so, they could cause personal injury to  
occupants during braking or evasive maneu-  
vers.<  
Press the trim strip of the cover.  
Emptying  
Cup holders*  
Do not place glass containers in the cup  
holders. This would increase the risk of  
injury in the event of an accident.<  
Press the opened cover beyond the resistance  
point, refer to arrow: the ashtray lifts up for  
removal.  
Cigarette lighter  
The compartment of the rear center console  
contains a built-in cup holder and a removable  
one.  
Press in the lighter with the engine running or  
the ignition switched on.  
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The lighter can be removed as soon as it pops  
back out.  
Ski bag*  
It permits safe and clean transport of up to two  
pairs of standard skies or one snowboard.  
Hold or touch the hot cigarette lighter by  
the knob only. Holding or touching it in  
other areas could result in burns.  
Always take along the remote control when you  
leave the vehicle; otherwise, children could, for  
example, use the lighter and burn themselves.<  
You can use the ski bag to stow skis up to 6.9 ft/  
2.10 m long.  
Loading  
1. Press the button downward and pull the  
filler element forward.  
Connecting electrical devices  
Socket  
With the engine running or the ignition switched  
on, the cigarette lighter socket can be used as a  
power outlet for hand flashlights, car vacuum  
cleaners, etc., with power ratings of up to  
approx. 200 W at 12 V. Avoid damaging the  
socket by inserting plugs of different shapes or  
sizes.  
2. Extend the ski bag between the front seats.  
The zipper gives you easy access to stowed  
items and facilitates drying of the ski bag.  
In front passenger footwell  
3. Press the button in the luggage compart-  
ment.  
Access to the socket:  
Fold open the cover.  
4. Open the loading flap and use the magnetic  
holder to secure it to the rear panel.  
To stow the ski bag, perform the above steps in  
reverse order.  
Only stow clean skis in the ski bag. Wrap sharp  
edges so that no damage occurs.  
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Securing cargo  
After loading, secure the ski bag and its con-  
tents. To do so, tighten the retaining belt at the  
buckle.  
Secure the ski bag in this way. If you fail to  
do so, it could move around and endanger  
occupants during braking or evasive maneu-  
vers.  
To refit the filler element, insert the two tabs at  
the bottom into the strip and press the filler ele-  
ment back into place. Make sure that you do not  
damage the rear seat upholstery.<  
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