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Vehicle features and options

This chapter describes all standard, country-

specific, and optional equipment offered with

the series. It also describes features and func-

tions that are not necessarily available in the

vehicle, e.g., due to the selected options or

country versions. This also applies to safety

functions and systems. When using these

functions and systems, the applicable laws

and regulations must be observed.

Warning

The operation of remote-controlled systems

with the integrated universal remote control

such as the garage door may result in injury,

for example, body parts becoming jammed in

a garage door. There is a risk of injury or risk

of damage to property. Make sure that the

travel path of the respective system is clear

during programming and operation. Also fol-

low the safety information for the hand-held

transmitter.

Integrated universal remote

control

Compatibility

Principle

If this icon is printed on the packaging

or in the operating instructions of the

system to be controlled, the system is

generally compatible with the integrated Uni-

versal Remote Control.

The integrated Universal Remote Control in

the interior mirror can operate up to 3 functions

of remote-controlled systems such as garage

door drives, barriers, or lighting systems.

Additional questions are answered by:

General information

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An authorized service center or another

qualified service center or repair shop.

The Integrated Universal Remote Control re-

places up to 3 different hand-held transmitters.

To operate the remote control, the buttons on

the interior mirror must be programmed with

the desired functions. The hand-held transmit-

ter for the particular system is required in order

to program the remote control.

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on the Internet.

HomeLink is a registered trademark of Gentex

Corporation.

Before selling the vehicle, delete the stored

functions for the sake of security.

If possible, do not install the antenna of the re-

mote-controlled system, e.g. the garage door

drive, near metal objects to ensure the best

possible operation.

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Canada: if programming with the hand-held

transmitter was interrupted, hold down the

interior mirror button and repeatedly press

and release the hand-held transmitter but-

ton for 2 seconds.

Operating elements on the interior

mirror

6.

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The LED illuminates green: program-

ming completed.

Release the button.

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The LED flashes fast: programming is

not complete.

Press the button on the interior mirror

for 2 seconds and release. Perform this

procedure three times to complete the

programming procedure.

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Buttons, arrow 1.

LED, arrow 2.

The hand-held transmitter, arrow 3, is re-

quired for programming.

If the integrated universal remote con-

trol remains nonoperational, continue

with the special features for change

code wireless systems.

Programming

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LED does not flash green after 60 sec-

onds: programming not completed.

General information

The battery of the hand-held transmitter must

be fully charged at the time of programming

to ensure an optimal range of the integrated

universal remote control.

Repeat steps 3 to 6.

To program other functions on other buttons,

repeat steps 3 to 5.

Special feature of the rolling code

wireless system

1. Turn on standby state.

2. Initial commissioning:

If you are unable to operate the remote-con-

trolled system after repeated programming,

please check if the system to be controlled fea-

tures a rolling code radio system.

Press and hold the two outer buttons

on the interior mirror simultaneously for

approximately 10 seconds until the LED

flashes green rapidly. This erases all pro-

gramming of the buttons on the interior

mirror.

Refer to the operating instructions for the sys-

tem.

3. Press the interior mirror button to be pro-

grammed. The LED on the interior mirror

will slowly begin flashing orange.

For systems with a rolling code radio system,

the integrated universal remote control and the

system also have to be synchronized.

4. Hold the hand-held transmitter for the sys-

tem to be used approx. 1 to 12 in/2.5 to

30 cm away from the buttons on the inte-

rior mirror. The required distance depends

on the hand-held transmitter.

Please read the operating instructions to find

out how to synchronize the system.

Synchronizing is easier with the aid of a sec-

ond person.

5. Press and hold the button of the desired

function on the hand-held transmitter.

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Synchronizing the universal remote control

with the system:

Release the button.

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The LED flashes fast: the hand-held

transmitter was detected but program-

ming is not complete.

1. Park the vehicle within range of the remote-

controlled system.

Press the button on the interior mirror

for 2 seconds and release. Perform this

procedure three times to complete the

programming procedure.

2. Program the relevant button on the interior

mirror as described.

3. Locate and press the synchronizing button

on the system being programmed, e.g. at

the garage gate. You have approx. 30 sec-

onds for the next step.

If the integrated universal remote con-

trol remains nonoperational, continue

with the special features for change

code wireless systems.

4. Hold down the programmed button on the

interior mirror for approximately 3 seconds

and then release it. If necessary, repeat this

step up to three times in order to end syn-

chronization. Once synchronization is com-

plete, the programmed function will be car-

ried out.

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LED does not flash green after 60 sec-

onds: programming not completed.

Repeat steps 3 to 6.

If the programming procedure is not com-

pleted, the previous programming will remain

unchanged.

Reprogramming individual buttons

1. Turn on standby state.

Operation

2. Press and hold the interior mirror button to

be programmed.

Warning

3. As soon as the LED on the interior mirror

flashes orange after approx. 20 seconds,

release the button.

The operation of remote-controlled systems

with the integrated universal remote control

such as the garage door may result in injury,

for example, body parts becoming jammed in

a garage door. There is a risk of injury or risk

of damage to property. Make sure that the

travel path of the respective system is clear

during programming and operation. Also fol-

low the safety information for the hand-held

transmitter.

4. Hold the hand-held transmitter for the sys-

tem to be used approx. 1 to 12 in/2.5 to

30 cm away from the buttons on the inte-

rior mirror. The required distance depends

on the hand-held transmitter.

5. Press and hold the button of the desired

function on the hand-held transmitter.

Canada: if programming with the hand-held

transmitter was interrupted, hold down the

interior mirror button and repeatedly press

and release the hand-held transmitter but-

ton for 2 seconds.

The system such as the garage door can be

operated using the button on the interior mir-

ror while the drive-ready or standby state is

switched on. To do this, hold down the button

within receiving range of the system until the

function is activated. The interior mirror LED

stays illuminated while the wireless signal is

being transmitted.

6. The LED can illuminate in different ways.

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The LED illuminates green: the pro-

gramming procedure is completed.

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Deleting stored functions

All stored functions will be deleted. The func-

tions cannot be deleted individually.

Ashtray

Front center console

Press and hold the two outer buttons on

the interior mirror simultaneously for approxi-

mately 10 seconds until the LED on the interior

mirror flashes green fast.

Opening

1. Press on the cover.

Sun visor

Glare shield

Fold the sun visor down or up.

Glare shield from the side

2. The ashtray is located in a cup holder. Fold

the ashtray cover upward.

Folding out

1. Fold the sun visor down.

2. Detach it from the holder and swing it to-

ward the side window.

Folding in

Proceed in the reverse order to close the sun

visor.

Vanity mirror

A vanity mirror is located in the sun visor be-

hind a cover. When the cover is opened, the

mirror lighting switches on.

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Emptying

Warning

1. Pull the ashtray with the closed cover out of

the cup holder.

If metal objects fall or are plugged into elec-

tronic interfaces, e.g., sockets or USB ports,

these objects can cause a short circuit and

destroy the interface. There is a risk of injury

and risk of damage to property. Make sure

to prevent metal objects from falling or being

plugged into electronic interfaces. Insert the

cigarette lighter or socket cover again after

using the socket.

2. Turn the lid counterclockwise to open it.

Front center console

3. Empty the container.

Press on the cover.

Always empty the ashtray with the con-

tainer open to prevent contamination of the

lid.

Cigarette lighter

Safety information

Warning

The cigarette lighter is located between the

cup holders.

Contact with the hot heating element or the

hot socket of the cigarette lighter can cause

burns. Flammable materials can ignite if the

cigarette lighter falls down or is held against

objects. There is a risk of fire and an injury

hazard. There is a risk of damage to property.

Take hold of the cigarette lighter by its han-

dle. Make sure that children do not use the

cigarette lighter.

Operation

Push in the cigarette lighter.

The cigarette lighter can be re-

moved as soon as it pops back

out.

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to prevent metal objects from falling or being

plugged into electronic interfaces. Insert the

cigarette lighter or socket cover again after

using the socket.

Sockets

Principle

The socket can be used for electronic devi-

ces when the standby or drive-ready state is

switched on.

Front center armrest

General information

The total load of all sockets must not exceed

140 watts at 12 volts.

Do not damage the socket by using unsuitable

connectors.

Safety information

The center armrest contains a socket.

Warning

Devices and cables in the unfolding area of

the airbags such as portable navigation devi-

ces can hinder the unfolding of the airbag or

be thrown around in the car's interior while

unfolding. There is a risk of injury and risk of

damage to property. Make sure that devices

and cables are not in the airbag's area of

unfolding.

Front center console

Warning

Press on the cover.

Battery chargers that charge the vehicle bat-

tery via sockets or cigarette lighters in the ve-

hicle may overload or damage the 12 V elec-

trical system. There is a risk of injury or risk

of damage to property. Only connect battery

chargers for the vehicle battery to the jump-

start terminals in the engine compartment.

Warning

If metal objects fall or are plugged into elec-

tronic interfaces, e.g., sockets or USB ports,

these objects can cause a short circuit and

destroy the interface. There is a risk of injury

and risk of damage to property. Make sure

A socket is located between the cup holders.

Detach the cover.

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In the center console

USB port

NOTICE

General information

Objects in the storage compartment, e.g.,

large USB connectors, may block or damage

the cover when it is being opened or closed.

There is a risk of damage to property. Make

sure that the area of movement of the cover

is clear while opening and closing it.

Follow the information regarding the connec-

tion of mobile devices to the USB port in the

section on USB connections.

Additional information:

USB connections, refer to page 79.

Safety information

Warning

If metal objects fall or are plugged into elec-

tronic interfaces, e.g., sockets or USB ports,

these objects can cause a short circuit and

destroy the interface. There is a risk of injury

and risk of damage to property. Make sure

to prevent metal objects from falling or being

plugged into electronic interfaces. Insert the

cigarette lighter or socket cover again after

using the socket.

Press on the cover.

In the center armrest

A USB port is located in the center console.

Properties:

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USB port Type A.

For charging mobile devices and for data

transfer.

A USB port is located in the center armrest.

Properties:

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Charge current: max. 1.5 A.

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USB port Type C.

For charging mobile devices.

Charge current: max. 3 A.

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cards for transmitting signals, may not func-

tion correctly when placed together on the

tray with the device. There is a risk of injury

and risk of damage to property. When charg-

ing mobile devices, make sure there are no

objects on the tray together with the device.

Wireless charging tray

Principle

The wireless charging tray allows wireless

charging of mobile phones and other mobile

devices certified according to the Qi standard.

Overview

Tray in the center console:

General information

When inserting the device to be charged, en-

sure that there are no objects between the de-

vice to be charged and the wireless charging

tray.

The charging process is shown by the

charge indicator on the control display.

NOTE

This device has been tested for human expo-

sure limits and found compliant at a minimum

distance of 2 in/5 cm during operation.

1

LED

2

Storage area

Therefore, a distance of 4 in/10 cm must be

maintained in every direction when operating

the device.

Functional requirements

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The device to be charged must be certified

according to the Qi standard.

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Standby state is switched on.

The mobile phone must not exceed the

maximum size of approximately 6.0 x 3.1

x 0.7 in/154.5 x 80 x 18 mm.

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Protective sleeves and covers must be suit-

able for wireless charging.

Mounting position of the product.

Safety information

Warning

The mobile phone to be charged is located

in the center of the tray. The mobile phone

display is pointing upwards.

Inserting the mobile phone

1. Open the tray cover.

When charging a Qi-compatible device in the

wireless charging tray, any metal objects on

the tray together with the device can become

very hot. Storage media or electronic cards,

e.g., chip cards, cards with magnetic strips, or

2. Place the mobile phone centered in the tray

with the display facing up.

3. Close the tray cover.

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If storage media or electronic cards,

e.g., chip cards, cards with magnetic strips,

or cards for signal transmission, are located

between the mobile phone and wireless

charging tray.

LED displays

Color Meaning

Blue

The mobile phone is charging.

The blue LED stays illuminated once

the inserted mobile phone with Qi

capability is fully charged.

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Due to protective sleeves and covers that

exceed a thickness of 0.07 in/2 mm

Due to protective sleeves and covers made

of unsuitable material, e.g., with magnetic

parts.

Or-

ange

The mobile phone is not charging.

Temperature of the mobile phone

may be too high or foreign object

may be in charging tray.

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Due to add-on parts for mobile phone, e.g.,

holders.

By settings on the mobile phone, for in-

stance for charging. Follow the relevant in-

structions on the control display and in the

instructions for the mobile phone, if applica-

ble.

Red

The mobile phone is not charging.

Contact an authorized service center

or another qualified service center or

repair shop.

Forgotten warning

LTE-Compensator - Information

and User Manual

General information

A warning can be given if a Qi-certified mobile

phone was forgotten in the wireless charging

tray when leaving the vehicle.

Your car is equipped with a wireless charging

tray (WCA) to charge your mobile phone and

connect it to the mobile network. To ensure

the best possible connection a signal booster

(LTE-Compensator) is used in conjunction with

the WCA. The following paragraphs refer to

this booster:

The forgotten warning is displayed in the in-

strument cluster.

Enable/Disable Forgotten Warning

1. "CAR"

This is a CONSUMER device.

BEFORE USE, you MUST REGISTER THIS

DEVICE with your wireless provider and have

your provider's consent. Most wireless provid-

ers consent to the use of Compensators. Some

providers may not consent to the use of this

device on their network. If you are unsure,

contact your provider. You MUST operate this

device with approved antennas and cables

as specified by the manufacturer. Antennas

MUST be installed at least 20 cm (8 inches)

from any person. You MUST cease operating

this device immediately if requested by the

FCC or a licensed wireless service provider.

Warning E911 location information may not be

provided or may be inaccurate for calls served

by using this device.

2. "Settings"

3. "General settings"

4. "Wireless charging tray"

5. "Activate reminder"

System limits

The charge current may be reduced or charg-

ing may be temporarily interrupted in the wire-

less charging tray in the following situations:

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Due to excessive temperatures on the sur-

face of the tray and mobile phone.

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If there are objects between the mobile

phone and the wireless charging tray.

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Please observe additionally the following infor-

mation

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Sprint Nextel will allow consumers to regis-

ter their signal boosters by calling their toll-

free number.

T-Mobile online registration link:

Verizon’s online registra-

nal-booster.html).

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AT&T online registration

U.S.Cellular online registration

lar/support/fcc-booster-registration.jsp).

Before use you must register your booster de-

vice with your wireless provider.

If you should be requested by the FCC to cease

operating your booster you are not allowed to

insert your mobile phone in the charging tray

anymore unless the booster is permanently

deactivated by your local BMW dealer.

You must not remove the booster from the car

nor use it with any other than the preinstalled

coupling device or antenna. Any modification

of the existing antenna or coupling device as

well as the use of other antennas or coupling

devices will cause the cease of the booster´s

operating license.

The booster device fulfills the network protec-

tion standards as required by the FCC such as

intermodulation limits, oscillation detection and

gain limits.

Booster Manufacturer: Kathrein Automotive

Model Number: LTECOMPB0

Part Number: 6803145-01

FCC-ID: 2ACC7LTECOMPB0

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