QUICK REFERENCE -> Getting in for your BMW 1 Series 2019-2024

Notes  
NOTES  
Type plate on left-hand side  
The vehicle identification number is on the type  
plate, on the left-hand side of the vehicle.  
Windscreen  
The vehicle identification number is additionally  
located behind the windscreen.  
iDrive  
It is also possible to display the vehicle identifica‐  
tion number via iDrive, see page 60.  
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Getting in  
All vehicle entrances are locked.  
Opening and closing  
Keep the button on the vehicle key  
pressed after locking.  
Buttons on the vehicle key  
The windows and the glass sunroof are closed  
for as long as the button on the vehicle key is  
pressed.  
Central locking buttons  
Overview  
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To unlock  
Locking  
Without automatic tailgate: unlocking the tail‐  
gate  
With automatic tailgate: opening/closing the  
tailgate  
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Home lights  
Central locking buttons.  
Unlocking the vehicle  
Locking  
Press the button on the vehicle key.  
Pressing the button locks the vehicle  
when the front doors are closed.  
Depending on the settings, only the driver's door  
or all vehicle access points are unlocked.  
The fuel tank filler flap remains unlocked.  
If only the driver's door is unlocked, press the  
button on the vehicle key again to unlock the  
other vehicle access points.  
Unlocking  
Pressing button unlocks vehicle.  
Keep the button on the vehicle key  
pressed after unlocking.  
Comfort Access  
Principle  
This feature allows you to access the vehicle  
without having to operate the vehicle key.  
The windows and the glass sunroof are opened  
for as long as the button on the vehicle key is  
pressed.  
Locking the vehicle  
Simply having the vehicle key with you, for exam‐  
ple in your trouser pocket, is sufficient.  
Press the button on the vehicle key.  
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The vehicle automatically recognises the vehicle  
key when it is in the immediate vicinity or inside  
the vehicle.  
2. Kick your foot underneath the vehicle and im‐  
mediately pull it back. Your leg must move  
across the ranges of both sensors.  
Unlocking the vehicle  
Tailgate  
Opening  
Fully grip the handle of a vehicle door.  
Locking the vehicle  
Unlock the vehicle, then press the button on  
the outside of the tailgate.  
With your finger, touch the grooved area on the  
handle of a closed vehicle door for approximately  
1 second, without gripping the door handle.  
Press the button on the vehicle key  
for approximately 1 second.  
Doors are unlocked if appropriate.  
Opening and closing the tailgate  
contactlessly  
Closing  
Press and hold the  
button on the  
Principle  
vehicle key until the tailgate has closed.  
The tailgate can be opened and closed contact‐  
lessly, provided you are carrying the vehicle key  
with you.  
Press the button on the inside of the  
tailgate.  
Correct foot movement  
1. Stand in the centre behind the vehicle, ap‐  
proximately an arm's length away from the  
rear of the vehicle.  
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Exterior mirror  
Displays and controls  
To open the tailgate  
Around the steering wheel  
Switch cluster  
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Light switch element  
Turn indicator, high-beam headlights  
Instrument cluster  
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Selector lever/gearshift lever  
Controller  
Wipers  
Parking brake, Automatic Hold  
Driving Experience Control  
Start/stop button  
Indicator and warning lamps  
Instrument cluster  
Assistance systems  
Indicator and warning lamps can illuminate in a  
variety of combinations and colours.  
iDrive  
When drive-ready state is switched on, the func‐  
tionality of some lights is checked and they illu‐  
minate briefly.  
Principle  
iDrive brings together the functions of a number  
of switches. These functions can be operated  
using the Controller.  
Driver's door  
Buttons on the Controller  
Button Function  
To call up the main menu.  
Call up the ConnectedDrive menu.  
To call up the Media/Radio menu.  
To call up the Communication menu.  
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Power window switches, safety switches  
Central locking system  
Seats, comfort functions  
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Button Function  
To call up the previous screen.  
To call up the Options menu.  
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