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Opening and closing
New remote controls
Remote control
Your BMW center can supply new remote con-
trols with integrated keys as additional units or
as replacements in the event of loss.
Personal Profile
The concept
You can set many of your BMW's functions to
suit your personal needs and preferences.
Without any action on your part, Personal Pro-
file ensures that most of these settings are
stored for the remote control currently in use.
When you unlock the car, the remote control
used for the purpose is recognized and the set-
tings stored for it are called up and imple-
mented.
Each remote control contains a rechargeable
battery that is automatically recharged when it
is in the ignition lock while the car is being
driven. Use each remote control at least twice a
year for longer road trips in order to maintain the
batteries' charge status. In cars with Comfort
Access*, the remote control contains a
replaceable battery, refer to page 35.
This means that your personal settings will be
activated for you, even if in the meantime your
car was used by someone else with another
remote control and the corresponding settings.
The individual settings are stored for a maxi-
mum of four remote controls. They are stored
for two remote controls if Comfort Access* is in
use.
The settings called up and implemented when
the car is unlocked depend on which remote
control is used to unlock the car, refer to Per-
sonal Profile, next column.
In addition, information about service require-
ments is stored in the remote control, refer to
Service data in the remote control, page 223.
Personal Profile settings
Integrated key
For more information on specific settings, refer
to the specified pages.
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Assignment of programmable memory
keys, refer to page 20
Response of the central locking system
when the car is unlocked, refer to page 27
Automatic locking of the vehicle, refer to
page 30
Automatic call-up* of the driver's seat posi-
tion, refer to page 45
Press button 1 to release the key.
The integrated key fits the following locks:
Triple turn signal activation, refer to
page 59
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Glove compartment, refer to page 105
Driver's door, refer to page 29
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Settings for the display on the Control Dis-
play and in the instrument cluster:
>
In cars with Comfort Access*, via the han-
dles on the driver's and front passenger
doors
> 12h/24h format of the clock, refer to
page 76
In addition, if the remote control is used, the
interior lamps and the door's courtesy lamps*
are also switched on or off. The alarm system*
is also armed or disarmed.
For further details of the alarm system, refer to
page 33.
> Date format, refer to page 77
> Brightness of the Control Display, refer
to page 80
> Language on the Control Display, refer
to page 79
Operating from inside
> Units of measure, refer to page 73
By means of the button for central locking, refer
to page 30.
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>
Show visual warning for Park Distance Con-
trol PDC*, refer to page 81
In the event of a sufficiently severe accident, the
central locking system unlocks automatically. In
addition, the hazard warning flashers and inte-
rior lamps come on.
Light settings:
> Welcome lamps, refer to page 92
> Pathway lighting, refer to page 93
> Daytime running lights, refer to page 93
> High-beam assistant, refer to page 94
Opening and closing:
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Automatic climate control: activating/deac-
tivating AUTO program, cooling function
and automatic recirculated-air control, set-
ting temperature, air volume and distribu-
tion, refer to page 98 ff
Using the remote control
Persons or animals in a parked vehicle
could lock the doors from the inside. You
should therefore take the remote control with
you when you leave the vehicle so that the latter
can be opened from outside.<
Entertainment:
> Tone control, refer to page 144
> Speed-dependent volume control, refer
Unlocking
to page 145
Press the
button.
The interior lamps, the courtesy lamps* and the
welcome lamps come on.
Central locking system
Setting unlocking characteristics
The concept
You can set whether only the driver's door or
the entire vehicle is to be unlocked when the
button is pressed for the first time.
The central locking system functions when the
driver's door is closed.
The system simultaneously engages and
releases the locks on the following:
1. "Settings"
2. "Door locks"
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>
>
Doors
Trunk lid/tailgate
Fuel filler flap
Operating from outside
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Via the remote control
>
Via the door lock*
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3. "Unlock button"
locked again after closing.
Before and after each trip, check that the trunk
lid has not been inadvertently unlocked.<
Sports Wagon:
Unlocking the tailgate
Press the
button for approx. 1 second.
The tailgate opens a short distance, regardless
of whether it was locked or unlocked.
The tailgate swings back and up when
opened. Ensure that there is sufficient
clearance. To avoid locking yourself out by
accident, do not place the remote control in the
cargo area. A previously locked tailgate is
locked again after closing.
4. Select a menu item:
> "All doors"
Press the
button once to unlock the
entire vehicle.
> "Driver's door only"
Before and after each trip, check that the tail-
gate has not been inadvertently unlocked.<
Pressing the
button once unlocks
the driver's door and fuel filler flap.
Press the button twice to unlock the
entire vehicle.
Confirmation signals
You can activate or deactivate the confirmation
signals.
5. Press the controller.
1. "Settings"
Convenient opening
2. "Door locks"
Hold the
button down.
3. "Flash when lock/unlock"
The windows and the glass roof*/panorama
glass roof* are opened.
Locking
Press the
button.
Switching on interior lamps
While the car is locked:
Press the
button.
You can also use this function to locate your
vehicle in parking garages etc.
4. Press the controller.
Flashing when locking/unlocking the vehi-
cle is switched on.
Sedan:
Unlocking the trunk lid
Press the
button for approx. 1 second.
Malfunctions
The trunk lid opens a short distance, regardless
of whether it was locked or unlocked.
The remote control may malfunction due to
local radio waves. If this occurs, unlock and lock
the car at the door lock with the integrated key.
The trunk lid swings back and up when
opened. Ensure that there is sufficient
clearance. To avoid locking yourself out by
accident, do not place the remote control in the
cargo area. A previously locked trunk lid is
In vehicles without an alarm system* or Com-
fort Access*, only the driver's door can be
unlocked and locked using the integrated key in
the door lock.
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If the car can no longer be locked with a remote
control, the battery in the remote control is dis-
charged. Use the remote control on an
extended trip to recharge the battery, refer to
page 26. The remote control for Comfort
Access* contains a battery that may have to be
changed, refer to page 35.
In vehicles without an alarm system* or
Comfort Access*, only the driver's door
can be locked via the door lock.<
To lock all doors, the fuel filler flap and the trunk
lid at once:
1. With the doors closed, lock the vehicle
using the button for the central locking sys-
tem in the interior, refer to page 30.
For US owners only
2. Unlock and open the driver's or front pas-
senger door, refer to page 30.
The transmitter and receiver units comply with
part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communications
Commission regulations. Operation is gov-
erned by the following:
3. Lock the vehicle.
> Lock the driver's door using the inte-
grated key in the door lock, or
FCC ID:
LX8766S
LX8766E
LX8CAS
> press down the lock button of the front
passenger door and close the door from
the outside.
Compliance statement:
Convenient operation
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
If the vehicle is equipped with an alarm system*
or Comfort Access*, you can also operate the
windows and the glass roof*/panorama glass
roof* via the door lock.
>
This device must not cause harmful inter-
ference, and
Hold the key in the position for unlocking or
locking.
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this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Watch during the closing process to
ensure that no one is injured. Releasing
the key stops the operation.<
Any unauthorized modifications or
changes to these devices could void the
user's authority to operate this equipment.<
Manual operation
In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can
lock and unlock the driver's door by turning the
integrated key to the corresponding limit posi-
tions in the door lock.
Opening and closing:
Using the door lock
You can set the way in which the car is
unlocked, refer to page 27.
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then pull the door handle above the armrest
or
Opening and closing:
From inside
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pull on the door handle of each door twice:
the first time unlocks the door, the second
time opens it.
Locking
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Use the central locking button to lock all of
the doors simultaneously, or
>
press down the safety lock button of a door.
To prevent you from being locked out, the
open driver's door cannot be locked using
the lock button.
This button serves to unlock or lock doors and
the trunk lid/tailgate, but does not activate the
anti-theft system. The fuel filler flap remains
unlocked.
Persons or animals in a parked vehicle
could lock the doors from the inside. You
should therefore take the remote control with
you when you leave the vehicle so that the latter
can be opened from outside.<
Automatic locking
You can also set the situations in which the car
locks:
Trunk lid/tailgate
1. "Settings"
2. "Door locks"
In order to avoid damage, make sure there
is sufficient clearance before opening the
trunk lid/tailgate.<
3. Select the desired function:
> "Lock if no door is opened"
The central locking system locks the
vehicle after a short time, unless a door
has been opened.
Opening from inside
> "Lock after start. to drive"
The central locking system locks the
vehicle when you drive away.
Press the button: the trunk lid/tailgate opens
unless it has been locked.
The function is switched on and is stored
for the remote control currently in use.
Unlocking and opening doors
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Either unlock the doors together using the
button for the central locking system and
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1. From the cargo area, swing the cover on the
tailgate upward.
Opening from outside
Sedan
2. Pull the ring upward. The tailgate is
unlocked.
Press the button, see arrow, or the
button on
the remote control for a longer period. The
trunk lid will open slightly. It can now be swung
upwards.
In the event of a malfunction, please con-
tact your BMW center or a workshop that
works according to BMW repair procedures
with correspondingly trained personnel.<
Sports Wagon
3. Open the tailgate and close the cover again.
The tailgate is locked as soon as it is pressed
shut.
Locking or unlocking separately
Press the button, see arrow, or the
button on
the remote control for a longer period. The tail-
gate will open slightly. It can now be swung
upwards.
When the button on the roller cover is
pressed, refer to page 110, the roller
cover is raised. Before closing the tailgate,
press the roller cover downward until it
engages.<
The switch is located in the glove compartment.
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2
Locking the trunk lid
Unlocking the trunk lid
Opening manually
Locking separately
Push the switch in the direction of arrow 1.
The trunk lid is locked and cannot be unlocked
using the central locking system.
Sports Wagon
In the event of an electrical malfunction:
If you give the remote control without the inte-
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grated key to someone else while the glove
compartment is locked, the trunk lid cannot be
opened. This is an advantage when valet park-
ing, for example. Locking the glove compart-
ment, refer to page 106.
Sedan
Unlocking separately
Push the switch in the direction of arrow 2.
Emergency release
Sports Wagon
Pull the lever in the cargo area. The trunk lid is
unlocked.
Sports Wagon: opening and closing the
rear window
Closing
The handle recesses on the interior trim of the
trunk lid/tailgate make it easier to pull down.
Small items can be loaded and unloaded
quickly when the rear window is opened sepa-
rately.
Make sure that the closing path of the
trunk lid/tailgate is clear; otherwise, inju-
ries may result.<
When the button on the roller cover is
pressed, refer to page 110, the roller
cover is raised. Before closing the rear window,
press the roller cover downward until it
engages.<
Press the button: the rear window opens
slightly. It can now be swung upwards.
Press the window shut to close it.
Make sure that the corners of any pointed
or sharp-edged cargo are padded if they
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could bump against the rear window while the
vehicle is in motion; otherwise, the heating ele-
ments of the rear window could be damaged.<
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Insert the remote control all the way into the
ignition lock.
Indicator lamp displays
Alarm system*
The concept
The vehicle alarm system responds:
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When a door, the hood or the trunk lid/tail-
gate is opened
To movements inside the vehicle: Interior
motion sensor, refer to page 33
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The indicator lamp under the inside rear-
view mirror flashes continuously: the sys-
tem is armed.
When the car's inclination changes, for
instance if an attempt is made to jack it up
and steal the wheels or to raise it prior to
towing away
The indicator lamp flashes after locking:
doors, hood, trunk lid/tailgate or rear win-
dow are not properly closed. Even if you do
not close the alerted area, the system
begins to monitor the remaining areas, and
the indicator lamp flashes continuously
after approx. 10 seconds. The interior
motion sensor and the tilt alarm sensor are
not activated.
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When there has been an interruption of
power supply from the battery
The alarm system signals unauthorized entry
attempts for a short time by means of:
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An acoustic alarm
Switching on the hazard warning flashers
Flashing the high beams
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The indicator lamp goes out after unlocking:
your vehicle has not been disturbed while
you were away.
Arming and disarming
When you lock or unlock the vehicle, either with
the remote control or at the door lock, the alarm
system is armed or disarmed at the same time.
If the indicator lamp flashes after unlocking
until the remote control is inserted in the
ignition, but for no longer than approx.
5 minutes: your vehicle has been disturbed
while you were away.
You can open the trunk lid/tailgate even when
the alarm system is armed, by pressing the
button on the remote control, refer to page 28.
The lid is locked and monitored again as soon
as you close it.
Tilt alarm sensor
The tilt of the vehicle is monitored. The alarm
system reacts, e.g. to attempts to steal a wheel
or tow the vehicle.
Panic mode*
You can trigger the alarm system if you find
yourself in a dangerous situation:
Interior motion sensor
Press the
button for at least three seconds.
In order for the interior motion sensor to func-
tion properly, the windows and glass roof must
be completely closed*.
To switch off the alarm: press any button.
Switching off an alarm
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Unlock the car with the remote control, refer
to page 27.
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>
The engine can only be started when the
vehicle detects that the remote control cur-
rently in use is inside the vehicle.
Avoiding unintentional alarms
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor
may be switched off at the same time. This pre-
vents unintentional alarms, e.g. in the following
situations:
Comparison to the standard remote
control
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In duplex garages
In general, there is no difference between using
Comfort Access or pressing the buttons on the
remote control to carry out the functions men-
tioned above. You should therefore first famil-
iarize yourself with the instructions on opening
and closing starting on page 26.
During transport on car-carrying trains,
boats/ships or on a trailer
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When animals are to remain in the vehicle
Switching off tilt alarm sensor and
interior motion sensor
Special features regarding the use of Comfort
Access are described below.
Press the
button on the remote control
again as soon as the vehicle is locked.
If you notice a brief delay while opening or
closing windows or the glass roof/pan-
orama glass roof, the system is checking
whether a remote control is inside the vehicle.
Please repeat the opening or closing proce-
dure, if necessary.<
The indicator lamp lights up briefly and then
flashes continuously. The tilt alarm sensor and
the interior motion sensor are switched off until
the next time the vehicle is unlocked and subse-
quently locked again.
Unlocking
Comfort Access*
Comfort Access enables you to enter your vehi-
cle without needing to hold the remote control
in your hand. All you need to do is wear the
remote control close to your body, e.g. in your
jacket pocket. The vehicle detects the corre-
sponding remote control within the immediate
vicinity or in the passenger compartment.
Comfort Access supports the following func-
tions:
Grasp the handle on the driver's or front pas-
senger door completely, arrow 1. This corre-
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Unlocking/locking the vehicle
Unlocking the trunk lid/tailgate separately
Engine starting
sponds to pressing the
button.
Locking
Convenient closing
Touch the surface, arrow 2, with your finger for
approx. 1 second. This corresponds to pressing
Functional requirement
the
button.
>
The vehicle or the trunk lid/tailgate can only
be locked when the vehicle detects that the
remote control currently in use is outside of
the vehicle.
To preserve the battery, please make
sure that the ignition and all electrical
consumers are switched off before locking the
vehicle.<
>
The vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked
again until after approx. 2 seconds.
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Convenient closing
Warning lamps
For Convenient closing, keep your finger on the
The warning lamp in the instrument
surface, arrow 2.
cluster lights up when you attempt to
start the engine: the engine cannot
be started. The remote control is not inside the
vehicle or is malfunctioning.
Unlocking the trunk lid/tailgate
separately
Press the button on the outside of the trunk lid/
tailgate. This corresponds to pressing the
button.
Take the remote control with you inside the
vehicle or have it checked. If necessary, insert
another remote control into the ignition lock.
If the vehicle detects that a remote con-
trol has been accidentally left inside the
locked vehicle's cargo area after the trunk lid/
tailgate or rear window is closed, the lid will
reopen. The hazard warning flashers flash and
an acoustic signal* sounds.<
The warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up while the engine is
running: the remote control is no
longer inside the vehicle. After the engine is
switched off, the engine can only be restarted
within approx. 10 seconds.
The indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster comes on and a message
Switching on radio readiness
Radio readiness is switched on by pressing the
start/stop button, refer to page 54.
appears on the Control Display:
replace the battery in the remote control.
Do not depress the brake or the clutch;
otherwise, the engine will start.<
Replacing the battery
The remote control for Comfort Access con-
tains a battery that will need to be replaced from
time to time.
Starting the engine
You can start the engine or switch on the igni-
tion when a remote control is inside the vehicle.
It is not necessary to insert a remote control into
the ignition lock, refer to page 54.
1. Take the integrated key out of the remote
control, refer to page 26.
Switching off the engine in cars with
automatic transmission
The engine can only be switched off when the
selector lever is in position P, refer to page 55.
To switch the engine off when the selector lever
is in position N, the remote control must be in
the ignition lock.
2. Remove the cover.
Malfunction
3. Insert the new battery with the plus side fac-
ing up.
Comfort Access may malfunction due to local
radio waves. If this happens, open or close the
vehicle via the buttons on the remote control or
using the integrated key. To start the engine
afterward, insert the remote control into the
ignition lock.
4. Press the cover on to close.
Take the old battery to a battery collec-
tion point or to your BMW center.<
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Pinch protection system
Windows
If the closing force exceeds a specific value as a
window closes, the closing action is interrupted
and the window reopens slightly.
To prevent injuries, watch the windows
while closing them.
Take the remote control with you when you
leave the car; otherwise, children could operate
the electric windows and possibly injure them-
selves.<
Despite the pinch protection system
check and clear the window's travel path
prior to closing it; otherwise, the safety system
might fail to detect certain kinds of obstruc-
tions, such as thin objects, and the window
would continue closing.
Opening, closing
Do not install any accessories that might inter-
fere with window movement. Otherwise, the
pinch protection system could be impaired.<
Closing without pinch protection
If there is an external danger, or if ice on the win-
dows, etc., prevents you from closing the win-
dows normally, proceed as follows:
1. Pull the switch past the resistance point and
hold it there. Pinch protection is limited and
the window reopens slightly if the closing
force exceeds a certain value.
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>
Press the switch to the resistance point:
The window opens as long as you press the
switch.
Press the switch beyond the resistance
point:
The window opens automatically. Press the
switch again to stop the opening move-
ment.
2. Pull the switch again past the resistance
point within approx. 4 seconds and hold it
there. The window closes without pinch
protection.
You can close the windows in the same manner
by pulling the switch.
Safety switch
There are separate switches in the rear seat
armrests.
After switching off the ignition
When the remote control is removed or the igni-
tion is switched off, you can still operate the
windows for approx. 1 minute as long as no
door is opened.
With the safety switch, you can prevent the rear
windows from being opened or closed via the
switches in the rear passenger area, by chil-
dren, for example. When the safety function is
switched on, the LED comes on.
Convenient operation
For information on Convenient operation via the
remote control or the door lock, refer to page 27
or 29. For information on Convenient closing
with Comfort Access, refer to Locking on
page 28.
Always press the safety switch when chil-
dren ride in the rear; otherwise,
unchecked closing of the windows could lead to
injuries.<
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for approx. 1 minute as long as no door has
been opened.
Sedan: glass roof*, electric
To prevent injuries, watch the glass roof
while closing it.
Take the remote control with you when you
leave the car; otherwise, children could operate
the roof and possibly injure themselves.<
Pinch protection system
If the glass roof encounters an obstruction dur-
ing closing from approximately the middle of
the opening in the roof, or during closing from
the raised position, the closing movement is
interrupted and the glass roof is opened again
slightly.
Despite the pinch protection system
check and clear the roof's travel path prior
to closing it; otherwise, the safety system might
fail to detect certain kinds of obstructions, such
as very thin objects, and the roof would con-
tinue closing.<
Raising
Closing without pinch protection
Press the switch.
If there is an external danger, press the switch
forward past the resistance point. The roof
closes without pinch protection.
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>
The closed glass roof is raised and the slid-
ing visor opens slightly.
The open glass roof automatically travels
into the raised position. The sliding visor
remains completely open.
Following interruptions in electrical
power supply
After a power failure, there is a possibility that
the glass roof can only be raised. The system
must be initialized. BMW recommends having
this work done by your BMW center.
Opening, closing
>
Press the switch backwards to the resis-
tance point.
The glass roof and the sliding visor open
together as long as you hold the switch in
this position.
Closing manually*
In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can
move the glass roof manually:
>
Press the switch backwards past the resis-
tance point.
The glass roof and the sliding visor open
automatically. Briefly press the switch again
to stop the opening movement.
1. Unclip the front of the cover of the interior
lamps using the screwdriver from the
onboard vehicle tool kit, refer to page 229.
You can close the glass roof in a similar manner
by pressing the switch forwards. The sliding
visor remains open and can be closed by hand.
For information on Convenient operation via the
remote control or door lock, refer to page 27
or 29.
After switching off the ignition
When the remote control is removed or the igni-
tion is switched off, you can still operate the roof
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2. Insert the screwdriver into the openings on
each side to press the clips.
it in your field of vision until it is shut.
Take the remote control with you when you
leave the car; otherwise, children could operate
the roof and possibly injure themselves.<
3. Remove the control unit.
4. Unplug the motor. Considerably less effort
will be required for manual operation.
Raising
Press the switch.
The closed roof is raised and the sliding visor
opens slightly.
Do not close the sliding visor forcibly with
the roof in the raised position, as this
would damage the mechanism.<
Opening, closing
Sliding visor
5. Insert the Allen wrench* supplied with the
onboard vehicle tool kit, refer to page 229,
into the opening provided. Move the glass
roof in the desired direction.
The sliding visor can be opened or closed sep-
arately when the roof is in the closed or raised
position.
>
>
Press the switch backwards to the resis-
tance point.
The sliding visor opens as long as you keep
the switch in this position.
Tap the switch backwards past the resis-
tance point.
The sliding visor opens automatically. Tap-
ping the switch again stops the operation.
You can close the sliding visor in a similar man-
ner by pressing the switch forwards.
6. Reinstall the control unit and reattach the
lamp cover.
Panorama glass roof
When the sliding visor is open, proceed as
described under Sliding visor.
Sports Wagon:
For information on Convenient operation via the
remote control or door lock, refer to page 28
or 29.
Panorama glass roof*
To prevent injuries, exercise care when
closing the panorama glass roof and keep
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Opening and closing the roof and
sliding visor at the same time
Closing without pinch protection
If there is an external danger, press the switch
forward past the resistance point and hold it
there. The roof closes without pinch protection.
Tap the switch twice in quick succession
beyond the resistance point.
Tapping the switch again stops the operation.
Following interruptions in electrical
power supply
Convenience functions
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With the roof open, press the switch twice:
The roof is raised.
After a power failure, there is a possibility that
the panorama glass roof can only be raised. The
system must be initialized. BMW recommends
having this work done by your BMW center.
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With the roof open, tap the switch twice in
the direction for opening:
The roof is opened fully.
Closing manually*
In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can
move the panorama glass roof manually:
Comfort position
In the comfort position, the roof is not com-
pletely open, thus reducing wind noise in the
passenger compartment.
1. Unclip the front of the cover of the interior
lamps using the screwdriver from the
onboard vehicle tool kit, refer to page 229.
Each time the panorama glass roof is opened or
closed completely, it stops in the comfort posi-
tion. If desired, continue the movement by
pressing the switch.
After switching off the ignition
When the remote control is removed or the igni-
tion is switched off, you can still operate the roof
for approx. 1 minute as long as no door has
been opened.
2. Insert the screwdriver into the openings on
each side to press the clips.
Pinch protection system
If the panorama glass roof or the sliding visor
encounters an obstruction while closing from a
position about two-thirds closed, or during
closing from the raised position, the closing
movement is interrupted and the panorama
glass roof and the sliding visor are opened again
slightly.
Despite the pinch protection system
check and clear the roof's travel path prior
to closing it; otherwise, the safety system might
fail to detect certain kinds of obstructions, such
as very thin objects, and the roof would con-
tinue closing.<
3. Remove the control unit.
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4. Unplug the motor. Considerably less effort
will be required for manual operation.
5. Insert the Allen wrench* supplied with the
onboard vehicle tool kit, refer to page 229,
into the opening provided. Move the pan-
orama glass roof in the desired direction.
6. Reinstall the control unit and reattach the
lamp cover.
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