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Interior equipment
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Interior equipment
Safety information
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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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 81.
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.
(
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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