Interior equipment for your BMW X4 2014-2018
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the safety instructions of the hand-held trans‐
mitter.◀
Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due
to the selected options or country versions.
This also applies to safety-related functions
and systems. When using these functions and
systems, the applicable country provisions
must be observed.
Compatibility
If this symbol is printed on the packag‐
ing or in the owner's manual of the sys‐
tem to be controlled, the system is
generally compatible with the Universal
Integrated Remote Control.
If you have any questions, please contact:
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A dealer’s service center or another quali‐
fied service center or repair shop.
Universal Integrated Remote
Control
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HomeLink is a registered trademark of Gentex
Corporation.
Concept
The Universal Integrated Remote Control can
operate up to 3 functions of remote-controlled
systems such as garage door drives or lighting
systems. The Universal Integrated Remote
Control replaces up to 3 different hand-held
transmitters. To operate the remote control,
the buttons on the interior mirror must be pro‐
grammed with the desired functions. The
hand-held transmitter for the particular system
is required in order to program the remote con‐
trol.
Control elements on the interior mirror
Before selling the vehicle, delete the stored
functions for the sake of security.
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LED, arrow 1.
Buttons, arrow 2.
The hand-held transmitter, arrow 3, is re‐
quired for programming.
Safety information
WARNING
Body parts can be jammed when operat‐
ing remote-controlled systems, e.g., the ga‐
rage door, using the integrated universal re‐
mote control. There is a risk of injury or risk of
property damage. Make sure that the area of
movement of the respective system is clear
during programming and operation. Also follow
Programming
General information
1. Switch on the ignition.
2. Initial setup:
Press and hold the left and right button on
the interior mirror simultaneously for ap‐
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proximately 20 seconds until the LED on
the interior mirror flashes. This erases all
programming of the buttons on the interior
mirror.
flashing rapidly and then stays lit constantly for
2 seconds, the system features a rolling code
radio system. Flashing and continuous illumi‐
nation of the LED will repeat for approximately
20 seconds.
3. Hold the hand-held transmitter for the sys‐
tem to be controlled approx. 1 to 3 in‐
ches/2.5 to 8 cm away from the buttons of
the interior mirror. The required distance
depends on the hand-held transmitter.
For systems with a rolling code radio system,
the universal remote control and the system
also have to be synchronized.
Please read the owner's manual to find out
how to synchronize the system.
4. Simultaneously press and hold the button
of the desired function on the hand-held
transmitter and the button to be program‐
med on the interior mirror. The LED on the
interior mirror will begin flashing slowly.
Synchronizing is easier with the aid of a sec‐
ond person.
Synchronizing the universal remote control
with the system:
5. Release both buttons as soon as the LED
flashes more rapidly. The LED flashing
faster indicates that the button on the inte‐
rior mirror has been programmed.
1. Park the vehicle within range of the re‐
mote-controlled system.
2. Program the relevant button on the interior
mirror as described.
If the LED does not flash faster after at
least 60 seconds, change the distance be‐
tween the interior mirror and the hand-held
transmitter and repeat the step. Several
more attempts at different distances may
be necessary. Wait at least 15 seconds be‐
tween attempts.
3. Locate and press the synchronizing button
on the system being programmed. You
have approx. 30 seconds for the next step.
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 finish
synchronization. Once synchronization is
complete, the programmed function will be
carried out.
Canada: if programming with the hand-
held transmitter was interrupted, hold
down the interior mirror button and repeat‐
edly press and release the hand-held
transmitter button for 2 seconds.
Reprogramming individual buttons
1. Switch on the ignition.
6. To program other functions on other but‐
tons, repeat steps 3 to 5.
The systems can be controlled using the inte‐
rior mirror buttons.
2. Press and hold the interior mirror button to
be programmed.
3. As soon as the interior mirror LED starts
flashing slowly, hold the hand-held trans‐
mitter for the system to be controlled ap‐
prox. 1 to 3 inches/2.5 to 8 cm away from
the buttons of the interior mirror. The re‐
quired distance depends on the hand-held
transmitter.
Special feature of the rolling code
wireless system
If you are unable to operate the system after
repeated programming, please check if the
system to be controlled features a rolling code
radio system.
Read the system's owner's manual, or press
the programmed button on the interior mirror
longer. If the LED on the interior mirror starts
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4. Likewise, press and hold the button of the
desired function on the hand-held trans‐
mitter.
idly. All stored functions will be deleted. The
functions cannot be deleted individually.
5. Release both buttons as soon as the inte‐
rior mirror LED flashes more rapidly. The
LED flashing faster indicates that the but‐
ton on the interior mirror has been pro‐
grammed. The system can then be con‐
trolled by the button on the interior mirror.
Sun visor
Glare shield
Fold the sun visor down or up.
Glare shield from the side
If the LED does not flash faster after at
least 60 seconds, change the distance and
repeat the step. Several more attempts at
different distances may be necessary. Wait
at least 15 seconds between attempts.
Folding out
1. Fold the sun visor down.
2. Unhook it from the holder and swing it to
the side.
Canada: if programming with the hand-
held transmitter was interrupted, hold
down the interior mirror button and repeat‐
edly press and release the hand-held
transmitter button for 2 seconds.
3. Move it back to the desired position.
Folding up
Proceed in the reverse order to close the sun
visor.
Operation
WARNING
Vanity mirror
Body parts can be jammed when operat‐
ing remote-controlled systems, e.g., the ga‐
rage door, using the integrated universal re‐
mote control. There is a risk of injury or risk of
property damage. Make sure that the area of
movement of the respective system is clear
during programming and operation. Also follow
the safety instructions of the hand-held trans‐
mitter.◀
A vanity mirror is located in the sun visor be‐
hind a cover. When the cover is opened, the
mirror lighting switches on.
Ashtray/cigarette lighter
Ashtray
Opening
The system, such as the garage door, can be
operated using the button on the interior mirror
while the engine is running or when the ignition
is started. To do this, hold down the button
within receiving range of the system until the
function is activated. The interior mirror LED
stays lit while the wireless signal is being
transmitted.
Deleting stored functions
Press and hold the left and right button on the
interior mirror simultaneously for approxi‐
mately 20 seconds until the LED flashes rap‐
Slide the cover forward.
The ashtray can be inserted in the cup holder.
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Emptying
Take out the insert.
Sockets
General information
Lighter
The lighter socket can be used as a socket for
electrical equipment while the engine is run‐
ning or when the ignition is switched on.
WARNING
Contact with hot heating elements 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
the respective objects. There is a risk of fire
and injuries. Hold the cigarette lighter by its
handle. Make sure that children do not use the
cigarette lighter and do not burn themselves,
e.g., by carrying the remote control with you
when exiting the vehicle.◀
The total load of all sockets must not exceed
140 watts at 12 volts.
Do not damage the socket by using non-com‐
patible connectors.
Safety information
NOTE
Battery chargers for the vehicle battery
can work with high voltages and currents,
which means that the 12 volt on-board net‐
work can be overloaded or damaged. There is
a risk of property damage. Only connect bat‐
tery chargers for the vehicle battery to the
starting aid terminals in the engine compart‐
ment.◀
NOTE
If metal objects fall into the socket, they
can cause a short circuit. There is a risk of
property damage. Replace the cigarette lighter
or socket cover again after using the socket.◀
NOTE
If metal objects fall into the socket, they
can cause a short circuit. There is a risk of
property damage. Replace the cigarette lighter
or socket cover again after using the socket.◀
Front center console
The cigarette lighter is located in the center
console.
Push in the lighter.
The lighter can be removed as
soon as it pops back out.
Slide the cover forward.
Remove the cover or cigarette lighter.
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Center armrest
USB interface/AUX-IN port
Concept
Mobile devices with USB port can be con‐
nected to the USB interface.
A mobile audio device, e.g., a MP3 player, can
be connected using the AUX-IN port.
General information
Depending on the equipment, the USB inter‐
face is located in the center console or in the
glove compartment.
Remove the cover.
Rear center console
USB interface in the glove
compartment
Mobile storage devices with USB port can be
connected to the USB interface in the glove
compartment.
Common file systems are supported. FAT32
and exFAT are the recommended formats.
The following applications are possible:
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Exporting and importing profiles, refer to
page 43.
Remove the cover.
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Loading of software updates.
In the cargo area
Adding music files to the music collection
and saving the music collection.
USB interface in the center console
In addition to the USB storage devices descri‐
bed above, additional mobile devices with USB
port can be connected to the USB interface in
the center console.
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Mobile phones supported by the USB in‐
terface.
The socket is located on the right side in the
cargo area.
The snap-in adapter features a separate
USB port that is automatically connected
when a compatible mobile phone is in‐
serted.
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Audio devices with USB port, for example
MP3 player.
This allows further uses:
Playing music files via USB audio.
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Playing video films via USB video.
temperatures; refer to the device owner's
manual.
Information about compatible USB devices can
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Due to the many different compression
techniques, proper playback of the media
stored on the USB storage device cannot
be guaranteed in all cases.
Overview
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A connected USB storage device will be
supplied with charging current via the USB
interface if the device supports this.
To ensure proper transmission of the
stored data, do not charge a USB storage
device via the onboard socket, when it is
connected to the USB interface.
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Depending on how the USB storage device
should be used, settings may be required
on the USB storage device, refer to the de‐
vice owner's manual.
The USB interface and the AUX-IN port are lo‐
cated in the center armrest.
Non- compatible USB media:
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USB hard drives.
USB hubs.
USB memory card readers with multiple in‐
serts.
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HFS-formatted USB media.
MTP devices.
Devices such as fans or lights.
The USB interface is located in the glove com‐
partment.
Cargo area
Connecting an external device
Observe the following when connecting:
Cargo cover
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Do not use force when plugging the con‐
nector into the USB interface.
Safety information
WARNING
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Use a flexible adapter cable.
Loose objects or devices with a cable
Protect the USB storage device against
mechanical damage.
connection to the vehicle, e.g., mobile phones,
can be thrown into the vehicle's interior while
driving, e.g., in the event of an accident or dur‐
ing braking and evasive maneuvers. There is a
risk of injury. Secure loose objects or devices
with a cable connection to the vehicle in the
vehicle's interior.◀
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Due to the large number of USB media
available on the market, it cannot be guar‐
anteed that every device is operable on the
vehicle.
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Do not expose USB media to extreme envi‐
ronmental conditions, such as very high
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General information
The cargo cover is in two parts.
This can be removed to load bulky luggage.
Enlarging the cargo area
General information
The cargo area can be enlarged by folding
down the rear seat backrest.
Removing
The rear seat backrest is divided at a ratio of
40–20–40. The sides and the middle section
can be folded down separately.
Cargo cover in rear window
1. Pull the cargo cover with both hands by the
outer edges towards the rear, arrows 1, to
disengage it from the catches.
Safety information
WARNING
Danger of jamming with folding down the
backrests. There is a risk of injury or risk of
property damage. Make sure that the area of
movement of the rear backrest and the of the
head restraint is clear prior to folding down.◀
WARNING
The stability of the child restraint system
is limited or compromised with incorrect seat
adjustment or improper installation of the child
seat. There is a risk of injuries or danger to life.
Make sure that the child restraint system fits
securely against the backrest. If possible, ad‐
just the backrest tilt for all affected backrests
and correctly adjust the seats. Make sure that
seats and backrests are securely engaged. If
possible, adjust the height of the head re‐
straints or remove them.◀
2. Push the cargo cover upwards, arrow 2,
and remove it.
Cargo cover in the cargo area
WARNING
With an unlocked backrest, an unsecured
load can be thrown into the vehicle's interior,
e.g., in case of an accident, braking or evasive
maneuver. There is a risk of injury. Make sure
that the backrest engages into the locking af‐
ter folding it back.◀
Push the cargo cover upwards, arrow 1, until it
disengages from the catches and then pull it
towards the front, arrow 2.
Installing
WARNING
Proceed in the reverse order to reinstall. The
cargo covers must snap audibly into place on
their respective holders.
With a rear backrest that is not locked,
the protective function of the middle safety
belt is not guaranteed. There is a risk of inju‐
ries or danger to life. If you are using the mid‐
dle safety belt, lock the wider rear backrest.◀
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Folding down the sides
Reach into the recess and pull forward.
Folding down the middle section
Fold down the center armrest and pull on the
loop.
Ski and snowboard bag
The ski and snowboard bag is contained in a
protective jacket in the cargo area.
Follow the installation and owner's manual in‐
cluded in the protective jacket.
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