Controls -> Interior equipment for your BMW 7 Series 2008-2014

Interior equipment  
Programming  
Integrated universal remote  
control*  
The concept  
This system can replace up to three different  
hand-held transmitters for various types of re‐  
mote-controlled equipment, such as garage  
doors or lighting systems.  
The hand-held transmitter signal can be pro‐  
grammed on one of the three memory buttons.  
LED, arrow 1.  
The corresponding device can then be operated  
using the programmed memory button.  
Memory buttons, arrow 2.  
The LED indicates that a signal is being trans‐  
mitted.  
Fixed-code hand-held transmitters  
1. Switch on the ignition.  
2. Initial setup:  
When selling the vehicle, delete the stored pro‐  
grams for security reasons.  
Press both outer buttons 1 and 3 for approx.  
20 seconds until the LED flashes.  
During programming  
During programming and before activat‐  
ing a device using the universal remote control,  
ensure that there are no people, animals, or ob‐  
jects in the range of movement of the remote-  
controlled device; otherwise, there is a risk of  
injury or damage.  
All programs of the three memory buttons,  
arrow 2, are cleared.  
3. Hold the hand-held transmitter a distance of  
approx. 2 to 8 in/5 to 20 cm from the memory  
buttons.  
4. Simultaneously press the transmit button of  
the hand-held transmitter and the memory  
button of the universal remote control.  
Also follow the safety instructions of the hand-  
held transmitter.◀  
The LED flashes slowly.  
Compatibility  
5. Release both buttons when the LED flashes  
rapidly.  
If this symbol is printed on the packaging  
or in the instructions of the hand-held  
transmitter, the remote-controlled de‐  
vice is generally compatible with the universal  
remote control.  
If the LED does not flash rapidly after approx.  
15 seconds, change the distance and repeat  
the step.  
If you have any questions, please contact:  
The device can be operated using the memory  
button with the engine running or the ignition  
switched on.  
Your service center.  
Malfunction  
If the device cannot be used after repeated at‐  
tempts at programming, please check whether  
the hand-held transmitter is equipped with an  
alternating code system.  
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To do so:  
5. Press the button on the receiver of the de‐  
vice to be set. You have approx. 30 seconds  
for the next step.  
Read the instructions of the hand-held  
transmitter.  
6. Press the programmed memory button of  
the universal remote control three times.  
Press the memory button of the universal  
remote control for an extended period.  
The device can be operated when the engine is  
running or the ignition is switched on.  
If the LED flashes rapidly for a brief period and  
then lights up continuously for approx. 2 sec‐  
onds, the hand-held transmitter is equipped  
with an alternating code system.  
Reassigning individual programs  
1. Switch on the ignition.  
In this case, program the memory buttons as  
described under Alternating-code hand-held  
transmitters.  
2. Hold the hand-held transmitter a distance of  
approx. 2 to 8 in/5 to 20 cm from the memory  
buttons.  
Alternating-code hand-held  
transmitters  
3. Press the memory button of the universal  
remote control.  
Please obtain information on synchronizing the  
device in the operating manual of the device be‐  
ing set up.  
4. If the LED flashes slowly after approx.  
20 seconds, press the transmit button on  
the hand-held transmitter.  
Programming will be easier with the aid of a sec‐  
ond person.  
5. Release both buttons when the LED flashes  
rapidly.  
1. Park the vehicle within range of the remote-  
controlled device.  
If the LED does not flash rapidly after approx.  
15 seconds, change the distance and repeat  
the step.  
2. Program the universal remote control as de‐  
scribed above under Fixed-code hand-held  
transmitters.  
Deleting all stored programs  
Press the left and right memory buttons for ap‐  
prox. 20 seconds until the LED flashes rapidly.  
3. Press and hold the programmed button on  
the interior rearview mirror for approx. 5 sec‐  
onds until the device to be adjusted is acti‐  
vated.  
All stored programs are deleted.  
The programs cannot be deleted individually.  
If the device does not become activated,  
press and hold the button and watch the  
LED:  
If the LED lights up continuously, the  
programming is completed. The device  
should become activated when the but‐  
ton is pressed briefly.  
If the LED flashes for approx. 2 seconds  
and then lights up continuously, con‐  
tinue the programming procedure be‐  
ginning with step 4.  
4. Locate the button on the receiver of the de‐  
vice to be set, e.g., on the drive.  
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Rear  
Ashtray/cigarette lighter*  
Opening  
Front  
Opening  
Press on the cover.  
Press on the cover.  
Emptying  
Take out the insert.  
Emptying  
Lighter  
Place your finger in the depression next to the  
ashtray, arrow, and push up at the same time.  
Push in the lighter.  
Danger of burns  
The ashtray can be removed.  
Only hold the hot lighter by its knob; oth‐  
erwise, there is the danger of getting burned.  
Lighter  
Push in the lighter.  
Take the remote control with you when leaving  
the vehicle so that children cannot use the  
lighter and burn themselves.◀  
The lighter can be removed as  
soon as it pops back out.  
The lighter can be removed as soon as it pops  
back out.  
Danger of burns  
Only hold the hot lighter by its knob; oth‐  
erwise, there is the danger of getting burned.  
Connecting electrical devices  
Switch off the ignition and take the remote con‐  
trol with you when leaving the vehicle so that  
children cannot use the lighter and burn them‐  
selves.◀  
Sockets  
The lighter socket can be used as a socket for  
electrical equipment while the engine is running  
or when the ignition is switched on. The total  
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load of all sockets must not exceed 140 Watt at  
12 V.  
Rear cooler*  
Do not damage the socket by using unsuitable  
connectors.  
Behind the center armrest  
Front center console  
The cooler is located behind the center armrest  
in the rear.  
Fold the center armrest down.  
Press on the cover.  
Remove the cover or cigarette lighter*.  
Opening  
Rear center console  
Pull on the opener and fold the cooler forward.  
Remove the cover or cigarette lighter*.  
Switching on  
The cooler can be operated at two levels.  
In the cargo area*  
Remove the cover.  
1. Switch on the ignition.  
2.  
Press the button once for each cool‐  
ing level.  
The highest cooling power is active when  
two LEDs are lit.  
If the cooler was switched on the last time the  
ignition was switched on, it will likewise be  
switched on the next time the ignition is  
switched on.  
Switching off  
Press the button repeatedly until the LEDs go  
out.  
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Malfunction  
Ski bag*  
The cooler cannot be switched on or switches  
off, e.g., when the cooling system overheats or  
if the battery voltage is low. One of the LEDs  
flashes.  
Capacity  
The ski bag can be used to transport up to three  
pairs of skis with a length of up to 6 ft/2.10 m or  
a snowboard of up to 5 ft/1.60 m.  
Remedy the problem  
1. If necessary, allow the refrigerator cooling  
system to cool down.  
Preparing and loading the ski bag  
1. Fold open the center arm rest and the lid on  
the inside.  
2. Starting the engine.  
3. Switch on cooler.  
2. Open the inside cover and cargo area by  
pressing the button.  
If the LED flashes even after a short time, have  
the cooler checked by the service center.  
Folding table* in the rear  
A folding table is contained in the backrest of the  
front seat.  
Folding down  
Pinch hazard during folding out and in  
3. Lay out the ski bag.  
Make sure that the area of movement  
around the folding table and the side hinges is  
clear; otherwise, injuries can occur.◀  
4. Load the ski bag. If necessary, wrap the  
sharp edges of the skis.  
If necessary, open the ski bag zipper to ease  
loading or to dry the ski bag.  
Pulling on the handle, draw the table up and out  
and fold it down.  
Close the folding table when driving  
Keep the folding table closed as much as  
possible to prevent the any danger of injury dur‐  
ing driving through objects on the folding table  
or the folding table itself.◀  
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5. Insert the tongue plate into the belt buckle.  
6. Tighten the retaining strap.  
Securing the ski bag  
Secure the ski bag by tightening the re‐  
taining strap; otherwise, the contents could  
present a source of danger to the passengers,  
for example during braking or evasive maneu‐  
vers.◀  
Removing the ski bag  
The ski bag can be removed entirely, e.g., to dry  
quickly or to use other inserts.  
1. Pull the handle forward and lift the ski bag  
out.  
2. Close the cover in the cargo area.  
Moreinformationonthevariousinsertsavailable  
can be obtained from your service center.  
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