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When the time comes to sell on your vehicle,

for security reasons be sure to delete the func‐

tions saved in memory.

Vehicle equipment

This chapter describes all the standard equip‐

ment, national-market-specific equipment and

optional extras offered in the model series.

Consequently, you will find that it contains de‐

scriptions of items not available in a particular

vehicle on account of a combination of options,

for example, or the constraints applying to cer‐

tain national-market versions. This also applies

to safety-relevant functions and systems.

Compatibility

If this symbol is depicted on the pack‐

aging or in the instructions for the re‐

mote-controlled system, the system in

question is usually compatible with the

integrated universal remote control.

A list of compatible hand-held transmitters is

available on the Internet at:

Country-specific regulations must be observed

when using the corresponding functions and

systems.

HomeLink is a registered trademark of Gentex

Corporation.

Integrated universal remote

control

Controls on the interior mirror

Principle

The integrated universal remote control ena‐

bles you to use up to 3 functions of radio-re‐

mote-controlled systems, for example garage-

door drives or lighting systems. The integrated

universal remote control takes the place of up

to 3 separate hand-held remote control trans‐

mitters. The functions you want to use have to

be programmed on to the buttons on the inte‐

rior mirror. You need the hand-held remote

control transmitter of the system in question in

order to programme these buttons.

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2

3

Buttons

LED

Hand-held transmitter, needed for pro‐

gramming.

During programming

During programming and before a sys‐

tem is operated with the integrated universal

remote control, make sure that no persons, an‐

imals or objects are within the swivelling or

movement range of the system in question, as

otherwise injury or damage could result.

Programming

General

1. Switch on the ignition.

2. Initial operation:

Simultaneously press the right and left but‐

tons on the interior mirror and hold them

down for approximately 20 seconds until

the LED on the interior mirror starts to

Also follow the safety instructions supplied

with the hand-held transmitter.◀

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flash. All functions previously programmed

on to the buttons on the interior mirror are

deleted.

LED will repeat the quick-flashing/2 seconds

ON sequence for approximately 20 seconds.

If the system is of the alternating-code type

you must first synchronise the Integrated uni‐

versal remote control and the system.

3. Hold the hand-held transmitter of the sys‐

tem you want to operate approximately 5

to 30 cm, 2 to 12 in from the buttons on

the interior mirror. The necessary distance

is dependent on the hand-held transmitter.

Please also consult the instructions for use of

the system you want to operate for information

on the synchronisation procedure.

4. Simultaneously press and hold down the

button for the function you want to use on

the hand-held transmitter and the button

you want to programme on the interior mir‐

ror. The LED on the interior mirror starts to

slow-flash.

Synchronisation is easier if another person is

available to assist you.

To synchronise:

1. Park your car within the range of the radio-

remote-controlled system.

5. As soon as the LED starts flashing more

rapidly, release both buttons. The faster

flash sequence is the signal that the button

on the interior mirror has been program‐

med.

2. Programme the button on the interior mir‐

ror as described.

3. Locate the button for synchronisation on

the system you want to operate, and press

this button. The next step must be carried

out within approximately 30 seconds.

If the LED does not flash more rapidly

within 60 seconds, change the distance

between the interior mirror and the hand-

held transmitter and repeat this step. Sev‐

eral attempts at different distances might

be necessary. Wait at least 15 seconds be‐

tween attempts.

4. Press the button you want to programme

on the interior mirror, hold it down for ap‐

proximately 3 seconds and then release it.

Repeat this step up to three times to termi‐

nate synchronisation. The programmed

function is performed as soon as synchro‐

nisation completes.

6. Repeat steps 3 to 5 to programme other

functions on to the remaining buttons.

Reprogramming individual buttons

1. Switch on the ignition.

You can then use the buttons on the interior

mirror to control these functions.

2. Point the hand-held transmitter toward the

memory buttons at a distance of approx. 5

to 30 cm, 2 to 12 in.

Point to bear in mind for alternating-

code radio control systems

If the system refuses to work despite repeated

programming attempts, check whether the

system you want to control is of the alternat‐

ing-code type.

The necessary distance is dependent on

the hand-held transmitter.

3. Hold down the memory button on the

integrated universal remote control for lon‐

ger.

You can do this either by consulting the in‐

structions for use supplied with the system, or

by long-pressing the button you want to pro‐

gramme on the interior mirror. If the LED on

the interior mirror quick-flashes and then re‐

mains on for 2 seconds, the system you want

to operate is of the alternating-code type. The

4. If the LED flashes slowly after approxi‐

mately 20 seconds, press the send button

of the hand-held transmitter.

5. When the LED starts to flash rapidly, re‐

lease both buttons.

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If the LED does not start to flash rapidly af‐

ter approximately 60 seconds, change the

distance and repeat the step.

Push the projection on the cover.

Emptying

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Prior to operation

Before operating a system with the

integrated universal remote control, make sure

that no persons, animals or objects are within

the swivelling or movement range of the sys‐

tem in question, as otherwise injury or damage

could result.

Press the open cover beyond its open position,

see arrow. The ashtray can be removed.

Also follow the safety instructions supplied

with the hand-held transmitter.◀

When the car's engine is running or the ignition

is switched on, you can operate the system (a

garage door, for example) by pressing the but‐

ton on the interior mirror. To do so, within

range of the system press the button until the

function is triggered. The LED on the interior

mirror remains on while the radio signal is be‐

ing transmitted.

Lighter

Deleting functions saved beforehand

Simultaneously press the right and left buttons

on the interior mirror and hold them down for

approximately 20 seconds until the LED on the

interior mirror starts to quick-flash. All func‐

tions are deleted. It is not possible to delete

functions individually.

With the engine running or the ignition

switched on, press in the cigarette lighter.

The cigarette lighter can be removed when it

pops back out.

Risk of sustaining burns

Hold the hot cigarette lighter only by its

knob, otherwise you may suffer burns.

Ashtrays

When leaving the vehicle, always switch off the

ignition and remove the remote control so that,

for instance, children cannot operate the ciga‐

rette lighter and burn themselves.◀

Opening

Replacing the cover after use

Replace the cigarette lighter or socket

cover after use, since otherwise objects that

fall into the cigarette lighter holder or socket

can cause a short circuit.◀

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Connecting electrical

appliances

Note

Do not connect charger to the on-board

power socket

Do not attempt to connect a battery charger to

the on-board power sockets installed ex-

works, as otherwise the vehicle could be dam‐

aged.◀

To open: turn the latch anti-clockwise, see ar‐

row, and lift the lid.

Increasing boot capacity

Power sockets

When the engine is running or the ignition

switched on, you can use electrical devices

such as a flashlight, car vacuum cleaner or the

like in your BMW if at least one of the following

sockets is available. The total load of all sock‐

ets must not exceed 140 watts at 12 V. Do not

damage the sockets by attempting to insert

plugs of the wrong pattern.

Lighter socket

Access to the socket: pull the lighter out of its

bracket.

You can increase the capacity of the boot

when the hardtop is closed:

To do so, push boot partition 1 upward.

Before opening the hardtop, press boot parti‐

tion 1 downward until it engages in both

guides 2.

Under the centre armrest

External audio device, see page 109.

Before opening or closing the hardtop

In the footwell, passenger side

▷

Before moving the hardtop, ensure

that there are no objects on or beside

the boot partition, as otherwise parts

of the hardtop can be damaged.

A socket is situated on the left under the glove

box.

Boot

▷

Observe the maximum load height, see la‐

bel with height line in the boot.

Depending on your vehicle's equipment ver‐

sion, there are the following storage options in

the boot:

Do not use force when pressing the boot

partition downward.◀

The retractable hardtop can be opened only

when the boot partition is locked in place in the

lower position on both sides.

▷

Rubber strap for holding light objects.

Storage compartment.

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4. Insert the belt tongue of the retaining belt

in the belt buckle under the transport bag.

Through-loading opening

with integrated transport bag

Always secure skis

If you are transporting skis or similar

items of equipment, always be sure to secure

them with the ski bracket as otherwise they

could endanger the car's occupants if you have

to brake sharply or swerve to avoid and obsta‐

cle.◀

The transport bag facilitates the safe and clean

transport of up to two pairs of standard skis or

up to two snowboards.

5. With the transport bag loaded, the zip fas‐

tener makes objects in the ski bag easier to

reach.

Use can use the transport bag to stow skis up

to 1.70 m/5.4 ft long. The transport bag nar‐

rows, so capacity is restricted if the skis are

more than 1.70 m/5.4 ft in length.

Only stow clean skis in the transport bag. Wrap

protective material around sharp edges to pre‐

vent damage.

Loading

Securing the load

1. Fold lid downwards.

Securing transport bag

Secure the transport bag by tensioning

the retaining strap. Otherwise braking and eva‐

sive manoeuvres could cause the contents of

the bag to endanger the vehicle occupants.◀

2. In the boot: press handle up and fold down

the cover.

After loading the transport bag, secure the bag

and its contents by tightening the retaining

strap at its turnbuckle.

To stow away the transport bag, follow the op‐

posite procedure as for loading.

3. Open fastener and spread transport bag

between the seats.

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Ski holder

Always secure skis

If you are transporting skis or similar

items of equipment, always be sure to secure

them with the ski bracket as otherwise they

could endanger the car's occupants if you have

to brake sharply or swerve to avoid and obsta‐

cle.◀

1. Remove both cover panels 1 with the

screwdriver.

In the boot: press handles up and fold down

the entire transport bag.

For more information on the various fittings

available, contact a Service Centre.

2. Mount ski storage area 2 and fold down‐

wards, see arrows.

3. Pull mounting upwards and secure ski with

rear end.

Take care not to damage the boot lid

Before closing the boot, check that the

boot lid cannot be damaged by the skis.◀

Removing the transport bag

You can remove the transport bag for quick

drying, for example, or if you want to use other

fittings.

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