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.
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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.
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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.
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Read the instructions of the hand-held
transmitter.
6. Press the programmed memory button of
the universal remote control three times.
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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:
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If the LED lights up continuously, the
programming is completed. The device
should become activated when the but‐
ton is pressed briefly.
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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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