BMW 5 Series: Profile management
Opening the profiles
A different profile can be called up than the one associated with the remote control currently in use.
1. "Settings"
2. "Profiles"
3. Select a profile.
The profile that is opened is assigned to the remote control currently in use.
Renaming profiles
1. "Settings"
2. "Profiles"
The current profile is selected.
3. "Options" Open.
4. "Rename current profile"
Resetting profiles
The settings of the active profile are reset to their default values.
1. Switch on the ignition.
2. "Settings"
3. "Profiles"
The current profile is selected.
4. "Options" Open.
5. "Reset current profile"
Importing profiles
Existing settings and contacts are overwritten with the imported profile.
1. "Settings"
2. "Profiles"
3. "Import profile"
4. USB interface: "USB device"
Exporting profiles
Most settings of the active profile and the saved contacts can be exported.
This can be useful for storing and opening personal settings, e.g. if settings are accidentally changed or deleted.
1. "Settings"
2. "Profiles"
3. "Export profile"
4. USB interface "USB
device"
Using the guest profile
The guest profile can be used to make individual settings without affecting the three Personal Profiles.
This can be useful for drivers who are using the vehicle temporarily and do not have their own profile.
1. "Settings"
2. "Profiles"
3. The current profile is selected.
4. Open "Guest".
5. Create the settings.
Note: the guest profile cannot be renamed.
Display profile list during start
The profile list can be displayed during each start for selecting the desired profile.
1. "Settings"
2. "Profiles"
3. "Options" Open.
4. "Display user list at startup"
Transmitting the settings
Your personal settings can be taken with you to
another vehicle equipped with the Personal Profile
function. For more information, contact your
service center.
Transmission takes place via:
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Personal Profile settings
The following functions and settings can be
stored in a profile.
More information on the settings can be found
under:
▷ Active Cruise Control: collision warning.
▷ Exterior mirror p ...
See also:
Erasing Universal Remote
System Buttons
All programmed buttons should be
erased when the vehicle is sold or
the lease ends.
To erase all programmed buttons on
the Universal Remote system
device:
1. Press and hold down the two
ou ...
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Coat Hook
To use a coat hook, pull it down.
Close it with a firm push.
Make sure the coat hook is closed
when you are not using it. This hook
is not designed for large or heavy
items. ...