64 12... Initializing Telestart handheld transmitter (T93) (from build date 03/2007)

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NOTE: The Telestart hand-held transmitter must be initialized when:

The auxiliary heater is switched on when ambient temperature is approx. 15°C with the hand-held transmitter and at a preselected switch-on time.

Direct activation is possible at any ambient temperature via the "Climate" menu item in the i-Drive, but not in driving mode.

To initialize a new hand-held transmitter, perform the following operations from inside the vehicle:

Close all doors on vehicle (vehicle must be unlocked!)
Within 5 seconds: Turn ignition lock from terminal "0" to terminal "R" and then back to terminal "0" (by inserting and removing key, insertion duration: 1 to 5 secs.)
Within 5 seconds: simultaneously press both buttons (1, 2) on hand-held transmitter until LED (3) lights up orange.
Release both buttons. Briefly press ON button (1) three times within 10 seconds; LED (3) flashes orange as confirmation.

Fig 1: Identifying Telestart Handheld Transmitter (T93) ON And OFF Button With LED
Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

NOTE: The vehicle's central locking closes and opens automatically on successful initialization.

The initialization process must be repeated if there is no feedback signal from the central locking system.