Controls -> Practical interior accessories for your BMW 6 Series 2003-2010

Practical interior accessories  
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Integrated universal remote  
control*  
Programming  
The concept  
The integrated universal remote control  
replaces up to three different hand-held  
transmitters for various items of radio-con-  
trolled equipment such as door openers  
and house alarm systems. The integrated  
universal remote control registers and  
stores signals from the original hand-held  
transmitters.  
The signal of an original hand-held trans-  
mitter can be programmed on one of the  
three memory buttons 1. Then the respec-  
tive device can be actuated with the mem-  
ory button 1 programmed for its use with  
the ignition key in position 2. The indicator  
lamp 2 flashes to confirm transmission of  
the signal.  
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Memory buttons  
Indicator lamp  
Fixed-code hand-held transmitters  
1. Ignition key in position 2  
2. When using for the first time: press both  
outer buttons 1 for approx. 20 seconds,  
maintaining pressure until the indicator  
lamp 2 starts to flash. The three mem-  
ory buttons 1 are cleared  
If you sell your vehicle one day, delete the  
saved programs beforehand for your own  
security, refer to page 95.  
To prevent possible damage or injury,  
before programming or using the inte-  
grated universal remote control, always  
inspect the immediate area to make certain  
that no people, animals or objects are  
within the travel range of the device. Also,  
comply with the safety precautions of the  
original hand-held transmitter.<  
3. Hold the original hand-held transmitter  
at a distance of approx. 2 in/5 cm to  
8 in/20 cm to the memory buttons 1  
The required distance between  
the hand-held transmitter and the  
memory buttons 1 depends on the rele-  
vant system of the original hand-held  
transmitter used.<  
Checking compatibility  
4. Simultaneously press the transmit but-  
ton on the original hand-held transmit-  
ter and the desired memory button 1 on  
the integrated universal remote control.  
Initially, the indicator lamp 2 flashes  
slowly. Release both buttons as soon  
as the indicator lamp 2 flashes rapidly.  
If the indicator lamp 2 does not flash  
rapidly after approx. 15 seconds,  
change the distance  
If you see this symbol on the pack-  
aging or in the manual supplied with  
the original hand-held transmitter, it  
is safe to assume that it is compatible with  
the integrated universal remote control.  
If you have additional questions, please  
consult your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle  
Center or call 1-800-355-3515.  
You can also visit these websites:  
5. To program other original hand-held  
transmitters, repeat steps 3 and 4.  
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The corresponding memory button 1 is  
now programmed with the signal of the  
original hand-held transmitter.  
5. Press the programmed memory  
button 1 of the integrated universal  
remote control three times.  
The equipment can be used in ignition key  
position 2.  
The corresponding memory button 1 is  
now programmed with the signal of the  
original hand-held transmitter.  
If the device cannot be operated after  
repeated programming, check  
If you have any additional questions,  
please contact your BMW center.<  
whether the original hand-held transmitter  
uses an alternating-code system. Here,  
either read the instructions for the original  
hand-held transmitter or hold down the  
programmed memory button 1 of the inte-  
grated universal remote control. If the indi-  
cator lamp 2 on the integrated universal  
remote control flashes rapidly for a short  
time then lights up for approx. 2 seconds,  
this indicates that the original hand-held  
transmitter uses an alternating-code sys-  
tem. In the case of an alternating-code sys-  
tem, program the memory buttons 1 as  
described at Alternating-code hand-held  
transmitters.<  
Clearing memory buttons  
Press both outer buttons 1 of the inte-  
grated universal remote control for approx.  
20 seconds, maintaining pressure until the  
indicator lamp 2 starts to flash. All three  
memory buttons are cleared.  
The memory of individual memory but-  
tons 1 cannot be cleared.  
Glove compartment  
Opening  
Alternating-code hand-held  
transmitters  
To program the integrated universal remote  
control, consult the Operating Instructions  
for the equipment to be set. You will find  
information there on the possibilities for  
synchronization.  
When programming hand-held transmitters  
that employ an alternating code, please  
observe the following supplementary  
instructions:  
Press button. The glove compartment  
opens automatically and the lamps come  
on.  
Programming will be easier with the  
aid of a second person.<  
1. Park your vehicle within the range of the  
remote-controlled equipment  
Closing  
Fold the cover up.  
2. Program the integrated universal  
remote control as described above at  
Fixed-code hand-held transmitters  
To prevent injury in the event of an  
accident while the vehicle is being  
driven, close the glove compartment  
immediately after use.<  
3. Locate the button at the receiver of the  
equipment to be set, e.g. on the drive  
4. Press the button on the receiver of the  
equipment to be set. After step 4, you  
have approx. 30 seconds for step 5  
Rechargeable flashlight*  
The flashlight is located on the left side of  
the glove compartment.  
The flashlight can remain there continu-  
ously.  
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Be sure that the flashlight is switched  
off when it is inserted into its holder.  
Failure to comply with this precaution  
could lead to overcharging and damage.<  
Storage compartments  
Storage compartment behind center  
armrest  
Center armrest  
To open, raise the cover at the left or right  
edge. The compartment contains the cup  
holder and the lock for the hotel function,  
refer to page 30.  
A storage compartment is located in the  
armrest between the front seats. This com-  
partment is integrated in the central locking  
system and can also be locked separately  
using the hotel function, refer to page 30.  
Other compartments and nets  
Other compartments are in the doors as  
well as in the front center console*.  
Ticket pockets are located in the sun  
visors.  
Storage nets are located on the backrests  
of the front seats and in the passenger  
footwell*.  
Another storage option is located in the  
luggage compartment in the right side  
panel. If you wish, this is also suitable for  
storing the onboard documentation.  
To open the cover:  
Pull the left button. The cover opens and  
can be folded upwards.  
Depending on the version, there can be a  
corresponding cradle* for the telephone or  
portable phone.  
Height adjustment  
The center armrest can be set in 2 stages.  
Coupe: clothes hooks  
Pull the right button:  
Move the armrest upwards or downwards  
and lock it in the desired position.  
To fold down, press at the top edge.  
When suspending clothing from the  
hooks, ensure that it will not obstruct  
the driver's vision. Do not hang heavy  
objects on the hooks. If you do so, they  
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could cause personal injury to occupants  
during braking or evasive maneuvers.<  
Emptying  
Cup holders  
Press the opened cover beyond the resis-  
tance point, refer to arrow:  
The ashtray rises for removal.  
The compartment of the rear center con-  
sole contains a built-in and removable cup  
holder.  
Cigarette lighter  
In ignition key position 2, press in the ciga-  
rette lighter.  
The removable cup holder can be inserted  
in the side of the center console.  
Remove as soon as the lighter jumps back  
out.  
Do not place glass containers in the  
cup holders. This would lead to an  
increased risk of injury in the event of an  
accident.<  
Hold or touch the hot cigarette lighter  
by the knob only. Holding or touching  
it in other areas could result in burns.  
Always remove the ignition key when you  
leave the vehicle so that, for example, chil-  
dren are unable to use the cigarette lighter  
and burn themselves.<  
Ashtray  
Opening  
Socket  
Press the trim strip of the cover.  
In ignition key position 2, the lighter socket  
can be used to plug in hand flashlights, car  
vacuum cleaners, etc., with power ratings  
of up to approx. 200 W at 12 V. Avoid dam-  
aging the socket due to inserting plugs of  
different shapes or sizes.  
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Socket  
In front passenger footwell  
4. Open the loading flap and use the mag-  
netic holder to secure it to the rear  
panel.  
To store the ski bag, perform the above  
steps in reverse order.  
Access to the socket:  
Fold the cover upwards.  
Ensure that the skis are clean before  
loading them into the bag. Take care  
to avoid damage from sharp edges.<  
Ski bag*  
Designed for safe, convenient transport of  
up to 2 pairs of standard skis or one snow-  
board.  
Securing load  
After loading, secure the ski bag and its  
contents. To do so, tighten the retaining  
belt at the buckle.  
The ski bag itself plus the additional capac-  
ity provided by the luggage compartment  
make it possible to transport skis with a  
length of up to 6.9 ft/2.10 m.  
Secure the ski bag in this way. If you  
fail to do so, it could move around and  
endanger occupants during braking or eva-  
sive maneuvers.<  
Loading  
To refit the filler element, insert the  
two steps in the strip and press back  
the filler element. Make sure that you do  
not damage the rear seat upholstery.<  
1. Press the button downwards and pull  
the filler element forwards  
2. Extend the ski bag between the front  
seats. The zipper allows more conve-  
nient access to stored objects and can  
also be left open to allow the ski bag to  
dry  
3. Press the button in the luggage com-  
partment  
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