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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2
3
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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5
Exterior mirror
Displays and controls
To open the tailgate
Around the steering wheel
Switch cluster
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2
3
4
Light switch element
Turn indicator, high-beam headlights
Instrument cluster
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2
3
4
5
6
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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2
3
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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