New remote controls
You can obtain new remote controls from your service center.
Loss of the remote controls
Lost remote controls can be blocked by your service center.
Emergency detection of remote control
It is possible to switch on the ignition or start the engine in situations such as the following:
► Interference of radio transmission to remote
control by external sources.
► Discharged battery in the remote control.
► Interference of radio transmission by mobile
devices in close proximity to the remote
control.
► Interference of radio transmission by
charger while charging items such as mobile
devices in the vehicle.
A Check Control message is displayed if an attempt is made to switch on the ignition or start the engine.
Starting the engine in case of emergency detection of remote control

Automatic transmission: if a corresponding Check Control message appears, hold the remote control, as shown, against the marked area on the steering column and press the Start/Stop button within 10 seconds while pressing the brake.
See also:
Service requirements
The remaining driving distance and the date of the next scheduled service are
displayed briefly immediately after you start the engine or switch on the ignition.
The extent of service work requi ...
Selecting channels
You can only listen to enabled channels.
The selected channel is stored for the remote
control currently in use.
Via iDrive
1. "Radio".
2. "Satellite radio".
3. Select " ...
Tow fitting
The screw-in tow fitting should always be carried
in the vehicle. It can be screwed in at the
front or rear of the BMW. It is located in the container
on the inside of the trunk lid.
Tow fit ...
