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risk of property damage. 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.

Vehicle features and options

This chapter describes model-specific equip-

ment, systems, and functions that are currently

available, or may become available in the fu-

ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.

Additional information:

Compatibility

Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.

If this icon is printed on the packaging

or in the operating instructions for the

remote-controlled system, the system

is generally compatible with the integrated uni-

versal remote control.

Integrated universal remote

control

Additional questions are answered by:

Principle

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An authorized service center or another

qualified service center or repair shop.

The integrated universal remote control in the

interior mirror can operate remote-controlled

systems such as garage door openers, alarm

systems or locking systems.

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on the Internet.

HomeLink is a registered trademark of Gentex

Corporation.

For any additional questions, contact an au-

thorized service center or another qualified

service center or repair shop.

General information

The integrated universal remote control re-

places up to three different hand-held trans-

mitters. To operate the remote control, the

buttons on the interior mirror must be pro-

grammed with the desired functions.

Operating elements on the interior

mirror

The operating elements on the interior mirror

consist of the following elements:

Before selling the vehicle, delete any saved

functions for security purposes.

If possible, do not install the antenna of the

remote-controlled system near metal objects

to ensure the best possible operation.

Safety information

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 and

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The required distance depends on the

hand-held transmitter.

5. Press and hold the button 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.

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Buttons, arrow 1.

LED, arrow 2.

6. The LED can illuminate in different ways:

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The LED illuminates green when the

programming is complete.

Hand-held transmitter for remote-control-

led system, arrow 3.

Release the button.

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The LED flashes green rapidly when the

hand-held transmitter was detected but

the programming is not complete.

Programming the integrated

universal remote control

Press and hold the button on the interior

mirror for approx. 2 seconds. Perform

this procedure three times.

Functional requirement

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.

If the integrated universal remote con-

trol remains nonoperational, continue

with the special features for rolling code

radio systems.

Programming individual buttons

1. To program individual buttons, park the ve-

hicle within range of the remote-controlled

system.

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The LED does not illuminate green after

60 seconds if the programming could

not be completed.

Repeat steps 3 to 5.

2. Activate standby state.

Special feature of the rolling code

wireless system

For systems with a rolling code radio system,

the integrated universal remote control and the

system also have to be synchronized.

3. Select desired button on interior mirror:

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Program an available button:

Press the button.

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Program a button that is already in use:

Press and hold the button for approx.

20 seconds.

Refer to information on synchronization in the

operating instructions for the remote-control-

led system.

The LED on the interior mirror will slowly

begin flashing orange.

1. Program the desired button on the interior

mirror.

4. Hold the hand-held transmitter for the

remote-controlled system approx. 1 to

12 in/2.5 to 30 cm away from the buttons

on the interior mirror.

2. Locate and press the synchronize button

on the remote-controlled system, e.g., a

garage door.

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You have approx. 30 seconds for the next

step.

Glare shield from the side

Synchronizing is easier with the aid of a

second person.

Folding the sun visor out

To prevent glare from the side window, pro-

ceed as follows:

3. Press and hold the programmed button on

the interior mirror for approx. 3 seconds.

1. Fold down the sun visor.

If necessary, repeat this step up to three

times in order to end synchronization. Once

synchronization is complete, the program-

med function will be carried out.

2. Detach the sun visor from its mount and

swing it toward the side window.

Folding the sun visor in

Proceed in the reverse order to close the sun

visor.

Operation

After programming, the remote-controlled sys-

tem can be operated with the button on the

interior mirror.

Vanity mirror

A vanity mirror is located in the sun visor be-

hind a cover.

Press and hold the desired button for the re-

mote-controlled system within range until the

function is started.

The LED on the interior mirror is continuously

illuminated green during the transmission of

the radio signal.

Sockets

Principle

The socket can be used for electronic devi-

ces when the standby or drive-ready state is

switched on.

Deleting a button assignment

The button assignment cannot be deleted indi-

vidually.

Press and hold the two outer buttons on

the interior mirror simultaneously for approxi-

mately 10 seconds until the LED flashes green

rapidly.

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.

All stored button assignments will be deleted.

Sun visor

Safety information

Glare shield

Warning

To protect against glare, fold the sun visor up

or down.

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 property damage. Make sure that devices

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and cables are not in the airbag's area of

unfolding.

In the cargo area

Warning

Battery chargers that charge the vehicle bat-

tery via sockets or cigarette lighters in the

vehicle may overload or damage the 12 V

electrical system. There is a risk of injury

and risk of property damage. Only connect

battery chargers for the vehicle battery to the

jump-start terminals in the engine compart-

ment.

A socket is provided on the right side of the

cargo area under a cover. Open the cover be-

fore using the socket.

Warning

USB port

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 property damage. 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.

Principle

The USB port is an interface used to connect

mobile devices to the vehicle via USB cable.

When connected, data can be sent or the mo-

bile device can be charged.

General information

Follow the information regarding the connec-

tion of mobile devices to the USB port in the

section on USB connections.

Front center armrest

Additional information:

USB connection, see Owner's Manual for Nav-

igation, Entertainment, Communication;

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 property damage. Make sure to

prevent metal objects from falling or being

plugged into electronic interfaces. Insert the

A socket is provided in the front center armrest

under a cover. Pull off the cover before using

the socket.

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cigarette lighter or socket cover again after

using the socket.

BMW Travel & Comfort

System

Front center console

Principle

The BMW Travel & Comfort system provides

mounts for special accessories, e.g., universal

holders for tablets or clothes hangers. The

BMW Travel & Comfort system is located on

the front seat backrests.

For more information, contact an authorized

service center or another qualified service cen-

ter or repair shop.

Two USB ports are located on the front center

console.

Overview

These USB ports have the following character-

istics:

▷

USB port Type C.

For charging mobile devices and for data

transfer.

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For charging mobile devices.

Charge current: maximum 3 A per port.

The mounts are located on the front seat back-

rests, behind the marked covers.

Rear center console

Installing optional accessories

1. To attach optional accessories, push the

cover on the front seat backrest all the way

to the side.

Two USB ports are located in the rear center

console.

These USB ports have the following character-

istics:

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USB port Type C.

For charging mobile devices.

Charge current: maximum 3 A per port.

2. When installing optional accessories, refer

to the assembly instructions.

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Wireless charging tray

Principle

The wireless charging tray is used to wirelessly

charge Qi-certified smartphones.

General information

Quick charging functions are supported de-

pending on the smartphone.

1

Storage area

Fan

2

The integrated fan cools the smartphone being

charged.

When inserting the smartphone to be charged,

make sure that there is nothing between the

smartphone to be charged and the wireless

charging tray.

Functional requirements

The following functional requirements apply for

the wireless charging tray:

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The smartphone to be charged must be Qi-

certified.

The charging process is shown by the

charge indicator on the control display.

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Standby state is switched on.

The charging function is on.

Safety information

The smartphone cannot exceed maximum

dimensions of approx. 6.69 x 3.34 x

0.7 in/170 x 85 x 18 mm.

Warning

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

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 property damage. When charging

mobile devices, make sure there are no ob-

jects on the tray together with the device.

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Protective sleeves and covers must be suit-

able for wireless charging.

Place the smartphone to be charged up-

right in the center of the tray on the driver's

side. The smartphone display is facing up.

Activating/deactivating charging

To activate/deactivate charging, go through

the menu as follows: Apps menu / "Vehicle" /

"System settings" / "Wireless charging tray" /

"Wireless charging".

Overview

Tray in the center console:

Inserting a smartphone

Place the smartphone upright in the middle of

the tray on the driver's side, with the display

facing up.

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Forgotten warning

Interior camera

General information

A warning may be issued if a Qi-certified

smartphone was forgotten in the wireless

charging tray when leaving the vehicle.

Principle

The interior camera can be used to record the

vehicle interior.

Prior to the first use of the interior camera,

the recording function and, if necessary, data

transfer must be activated. To do this, confirm

the query on the control display. Additional

activation may be required for some system

functions.

The forgotten warning is displayed in the in-

strument cluster.

Enable/Disable Forgotten Warning

To activate/deactivate the Forgotten Warning,

go through the menu as follows: Apps menu /

"Vehicle" / "System settings" / "Wireless

charging tray" / "Mobile phone reminder".

Two infrared light sources next to the camera

lens illuminate while the interior camera is ac-

tive. Infrared light sources may be visible, de-

pending on lighting conditions.

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:

The interior camera can provide the following

functions:

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Interior camera.

Media can be recorded, saved, and played.

Remote Inside View.

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Due to excessive temperatures on the tray

and smartphone.

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The vehicle interior can be recorded using

the My BMW App.

If there are objects between the smart-

phone and wireless charging tray.

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Anti-theft recorder.

If storage media or electronic cards,

e.g., chip cards, cards with magnetic

stripes, or cards for signal transmission, are

located between the smartphone and wire-

less charging tray.

If the alarm system is triggered, the vehicle

interior is automatically recorded. Record-

ings can also be played using the My BMW

App.

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Due to protective sleeves and covers that

exceed a thickness of 0.07 in/2 mm

Follow applicable legal requirements when us-

ing this system.

Due to protective sleeves and covers made

of unsuitable material, e.g., with magnetic

parts.

Data protection

General information

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Due to add-on parts for the smartphone,

e.g., holders.

The permissibility of making and evaluating re-

cordings for the interior camera depends on

the applicable regulations of the country in

which the system is to be used. The user is

responsible for the use of the system and com-

pliance with the respective regulations.

By configuring the smartphone settings,

e.g., for charging. Follow the instructions

given on the control display and smart-

phone, as applicable.

The vehicle manufacturer recommends that

you verify there are no statutory or regulatory

restrictions on using the system in your region

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or country prior to initial use. In addition, the

laws with respect to use of the system should

be verified in regular intervals, especially when

borders are frequently crossed.

This system analyzes the vehicle interior to

detect which seats are occupied. No media re-

cordings are made in the process.

Overview

Other users and occupants of the vehicle must

be informed about the system. In addition, in-

formation about the system is required when

handing off the vehicle.

Data transfer and data storage

Whether recording data will be sent or stored

depends on the recording function.

The following applies for the interior camera

function:

The interior camera is located in the headliner.

Additional information:

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Data is sent to a mobile device. It must be

possible to connect to the vehicle over Wi-

Fi.

Around the headliner, refer to page 35.

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Data is saved to the vehicle and assigned

to the BMW ID or driver profile.

Functional requirements

The following functional requirements apply for

the interior camera function:

The following applies for Remote Inside View:

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Data is sent to mobile devices via the My

BMW App. A connection to the Connected-

Drive account is required.

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The Privacy Policy has been accepted.

The camera is activated.

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Data is saved to the My BMW App and,

after data is sent, to the mobile device.

When sending recordings to mobile devices,

the following functional requirements apply:

The following applies for the Anti-Theft Re-

corder:

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Data transfer is activated.

A mobile device is connected to the vehicle

via Wi-Fi.

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Data is sent to mobile devices via the My

BMW App. A connection to the Connected-

Drive account is required.

The following functional requirements apply

for the Remote Inside View and Anti-Theft Re-

corder functions:

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Data is saved to the vehicle and, after data

is sent, to the mobile device.

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The Privacy Policy has been accepted.

More information on the scope and content of

data processing is available online in the Con-

nectedDrive privacy notices or service descrip-

tions.

The My BMW App is installed on the mobile

device.

▷

The My BMW App is linked to the Connect-

edDrive account.

Occupying the seats

The interior camera is also used to detect oc-

cupied seats.

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The vehicle is parked and locked.

The Anti-Theft Recorder can only be used if

vehicle is equipped with an alarm system.

The interior camera turns on automatically at

regular intervals when all doors are closed.

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Ensure that the faces of occupants are visible

and are not partially or completely covered, for

instance by face masks.

For burst shots, the series of pictures will be

displayed as a preview.

Recording video

Additional information:

Videos can be recorded as follows:

Data protection, refer to page 66.

1. Go through the menu as follows: Apps

menu / "All" / "Interior camera" / "Camera".

Activating/deactivating interior

camera

The interior camera can record and send data

when activated, then be deactivated.

2. Select the recording mode for video record-

ing.

3. Start the video recording.

1. Go through the menu as follows: Apps

menu / "All" / "Interior camera" / "Settings".

You can only record video for a certain time.

Displaying and managing

recordings

Saved recordings can be played, sent, and de-

leted in the vehicle.

2. Select the desired setting.

Interior camera

Recording mode

With some national-market versions, record-

ings are only shown on the control display

when the vehicle speed is less than approx.

2 mph/3 km/h for safety reasons.

Recording

mode

Function

"Single

photo"

Shortly after triggering, a

photo will be taken.

1. Go through the menu as follows: Apps

menu / "All" / "Interior camera" / "Gallery".

"Smile"

When the system detects a

smile, a picture will be taken.

2. Select the desired recording.

3. Select the desired setting.

Scan the QR code shown on the control dis-

play to send recordings to a mobile device.

The recording is transferred when the pop-up

on the mobile device is opened. The mobile

device must be connected to the vehicle via

WLAN.

"Self-timer

(3 sec.)"

After the timer has expired, a

photo will be taken.

"Burst

mode"

Shortly after triggering, a ser-

ies of pictures will be taken.

Take picture

Settings

A photo can be taken as follows:

1. To configure the settings for the interior

camera, go through the menu as follows:

Apps menu / "All" / "Interior camera" /

"Settings".

1. Go through the menu as follows: Apps

menu / "All" / "Interior camera" / "Camera".

2. Select the desired recording mode.

3. Trigger a photo.

2. Select the desired setting.

Depending on the recording mode selected,

photos are taken shortly after being triggered,

when a smile is detected, or when the timer

elapses.

Remote Inside View

With Remote Inside View, recordings of the ve-

hicle interior can be played on a mobile device

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using the My BMW App. The vehicle interior

can be checked, e.g., for forgotten items.

The function is not suitable for monitoring peo-

ple or animals left behind.

Anti-theft recorder

The Anti-Theft Recorder automatically records

the vehicle interior when the alarm system is

triggered. The My BMW App issues a notifica-

tion when recordings are being taken. The re-

cording can be shown on a mobile device.

Up to three recordings can be saved to the

vehicle and synchronized with the My BMW

App. If the vehicle is reset to factory settings,

recordings saved to the vehicle are deleted.

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