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Opening and closing
Opening and closing
Integrated key
Vehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐
ment is also described that is not available in a
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
Press the button on the back of the remote
control, arrow 1, and pull out the key, arrow 2.
Remote control/key
Buttons on the remote control
The integrated key fits the following locks:
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Driver's door.
Storage compartment in the front center
armrest.
The storage compartment contains a switch
for separately securing the trunk lid, refer to
page 38.
Replacing the battery
1
2
3
4
Unlocking
Locking
Trunk lid
Panic mode, headl. courtesy delay feat.
General information
The vehicle is supplied with two remote con‐
trols with keys.
1. Take the integrated key out of the remote
control.
Every remote control contains a replaceable
battery.
2. Push in the catch with the key, arrow 1.
The settings called up and implemented when
the car is unlocked depend on which remote
control is used to unlock the car. Personal Pro‐
file, refer to page 31.
3. Remove the cover of the battery compart‐
ment; see arrow 2.
4. Insert a battery of the same type with the
positive side facing upwards.
Information on the required maintenance is
stored in the remote control as well. Service
data in the remote control, refer to page 190
5. Press the cover closed.
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Take the used battery to a recycling
center or to your service center.
Start/Stop button within 10 seconds while
pressing the brake.
Manual transmission: if a corresponding Check
Control message appears, hold the remote
control, as shown, against the marked area on
the steering column and press the Start/Stop
button within 10 seconds while pressing the
clutch pedal.
New remote controls
You can obtain new remote controls from your
service center.
Loss of the remote controls
Lost remote controls can be blocked by your
service center.
Personal Profile
Emergency detection of remote
control
The concept
You can set several of your vehicle's functions
to suit your personal needs and preferences.
It is possible to switch on the ignition or start
the engine in situations such as the following:
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The settings are automatically saved in the
profile currently activated.
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Interference of radio transmission to re‐
mote control by external sources.
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The remote control used is detected when
the vehicle is unlocked and the stored pro‐
file is called up.
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Discharged battery in the remote control.
Interference of radio transmission by mo‐
bile devices in close proximity to the re‐
mote control.
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Your personal settings will be recognized
and called up again even if the vehicle has
been used in the meantime by someone
else with another remote control.
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Interference of radio transmission by
charger while charging items such as mo‐
bile devices in the vehicle.
The individual settings are stored for three
Personal Profiles and one guest profile.
A Check Control message is displayed if an at‐
tempt is made to switch on the ignition or start
the engine.
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.
Starting the engine with emergency
detection of the remote control
Transmission takes place via:
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The USB interface in the center armrest
onto a USB device.
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BMW Online.
Double-clutch transmission: if a corresponding
Check Control message appears, hold the re‐
mote control, as shown, against the marked
area on the steering column and press the
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Opening and closing
Profile management
Exporting profiles
Most settings of the active profile and the
saved contacts can be exported.
Opening the profiles
A different profile can be called up than the
one associated with the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
This can be helpful for securing and retrieving
personal settings, before delivering the vehicle
to a workshop for example.
1. "Settings"
2. "Profiles"
1. "Settings"
2. "Profiles"
3. Select a profile.
3. "Export profile"
4. BMW Online: "BMW Online"
Called up profile is assigned to the remote
control being used at the time.
USB interface, refer to page 146: "USB
device"
Renaming profiles
1. "Settings"
Using the guest profile
2. "Profiles"
The guest profile can be used to make individ‐
ual settings without affecting the three Per‐
sonal Profiles.
The current profile is selected.
3. Open "Options".
4. "Rename current profile"
This can be useful for drivers who are using
the vehicle temporarily and do not have their
own profile.
Resetting profiles
The settings of the active profile are reset to
their default values.
1. "Settings"
2. "Profiles"
1. "Settings"
The current profile is selected.
3. Open "Guest".
2. "Profiles"
The current profile is selected.
3. Open "Options".
4. "Reset current profile"
4. 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.
Importing profiles
Existing settings and contacts are overwritten
with the imported profile.
1. "Settings"
1. "Settings"
2. "Profiles"
2. "Profiles"
3. Open "Options".
4. "Display user list at startup"
3. "Import profile"
4. BMW Online: "BMW Online"
Personal Profile settings
The following functions and settings can be
stored in a profile.
USB interface, refer to page 146: "USB
device"
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Collision warning: warning time.
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Exterior mirror position.
Central locking system
CD/Multimedia: audio source listened to
last.
The concept
The central locking system becomes active
when the driver's door is closed.
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Unlocking/locking of the vehicle: settings.
Driver's seat position: automatic retrieval
after unlocking.
The system simultaneously engages and re‐
leases the locks on the following:
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Programmable memory buttons: assign‐
ment.
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Doors.
Trunk lid.
Fuel filler flap.
Head-up Display: selection, brightness,
position and rotation of the display.
Headlamp courtesy delay feature: time set‐
ting.
Operating from the outside
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Via the remote control.
Via the driver's door lock.
Via the door handles.
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Tone: tone settings.
Automatic climate control: settings.
Steering wheel position.
M Drive: configurations.
Via the button in the trunk lid.
The following takes place simultaneously
when locking/unlocking the vehicle via the re‐
mote control:
Navigation: map views, route criteria, voice
output on/off.
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Night Vision with pedestrian detection.
Intelligent Safety: individual settings.
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Depending on how the vehicle is equipped,
the theft protection is activated/deacti‐
vated. Theft protection prevents the doors
from being unlocked using the lock but‐
tons or the door opener.
Park Distance Control PDC: adjusting the
signal tone volume.
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Radio: stored stations, station listened to
last, special settings.
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The welcome lamps, interior lamps and
courtesy lamps are switched on and off.
Rearview camera: selection of functions
and type of display.
The alarm system, refer to page 42, is
armed or disarmed.
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Side View: selection of the display type.
Language on the Control Display.
Operating from the inside
Lane departure warning: last setting, on/
off.
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Active Blind Spot Detection: last setting,
on/off.
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Daytime running lights: current setting.
Triple turn signal activation.
Locking the vehicle: after a brief period or
after starting to drive.
Via the button for the central locking system.
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Opening and closing
If the vehicle has been locked from inside, the
fuel filler flap remains unlocked.
Locking
Press the button on the remote control.
If an accident of a certain severity occurs, the
central locking system unlocks automatically.
Locking from the outside
The hazard warning system and interior lamps
come on.
Do not lock the vehicle from the outside
if there are people in it, as the vehicle cannot
be unlocked from inside without special knowl‐
edge.◀
Opening and closing: from
the outside
Switching on interior lamps and
courtesy lamps
Using the remote control
Press the button on the remote control
with the vehicle locked.
General information
Take the remote control with you
Panic mode
People or animals left unattended in a
parked vehicle can lock the doors from the in‐
side. Always take the remote control with you
when leaving the vehicle so that the vehicle
can then be opened from the outside.◀
You can trigger the alarm system if you find
yourself in a dangerous situation.
Press the button on the remote con‐
trol for at least 3 seconds.
To switch off the alarm: press any button.
Unlocking
Switching on the headlamp courtesy
delay feature
Press the button on the remote con‐
trol.
The vehicle is unlocked.
Briefly press the button on the remote
control.
Welcome lamps, interior lamp and courtesy
lamps are switched on.
The duration can be set in the Control Display.
You can set how the vehicle is to be unlocked.
Create the settings, refer to page 41.
Opening the trunk lid
Press the button on the remote con‐
trol for approx. 1 second.
Convenient opening
The remote control can be used to simultane‐
ously open the windows and the glass sunroof.
The trunk lid opens, regardless of whether it
was previously locked or unlocked.
Press and hold the button on the re‐
mote control.
During opening, the trunk lid pivots back and
up. Ensure that adequate clearance is available
before opening.
The windows and the glass sunroof open.
Releasing the button stops the motion.
In some vehicle equipment variants, the trunk
lid can only be opened using the remote con‐
trol if the vehicle has been unlocked.
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Do not place the remote control in the
cargo area
Using the door lock
General information
Take the remote control with you and do not
leave it in the cargo area; otherwise, the re‐
mote control is locked inside the vehicle when
the trunk lid is closed.◀
The trunk lid is locked again as soon as it is
pushed closed.
Malfunction
If the vehicle can no longer be locked or un‐
locked with the remote control, the battery
may be discharged or there may be interfer‐
ence from external sources such as mobile
phones, metal objects, overhead power lines,
transmission towers, etc.
Locking from the outside
Do not lock the vehicle from the outside
if there are people in it, as the vehicle cannot
be unlocked from inside without special knowl‐
edge.◀
If this occurs, lock or unlock the driver's door at
the door lock using the integrated key.
Remove the key before pulling the door
handle
For US owners only
Before pulling the outside door handle, remove
the key to avoid damaging the paintwork and
the key.◀
The transmitter and receiver units comply with
part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communication
Commission regulations. Operation is gov‐
erned by the following:
In some country-specific versions, the alarm
system is triggered if the vehicle is unlocked
via the door lock.
FCC ID:
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LX8766S.
LX8766E.
LX8CAS.
In order to terminate this alarm, unlock vehicle
with the remote control or switch on the igni‐
tion, if necessary, by emergency detection of
the remote control.
LX8CAS2.
MYTCAS4.
In some vehicle equipment versions, only the
driver's door can be unlocked or locked via the
door lock.
Compliance statement:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
Locking the doors and trunk lid at
once
To lock all doors and the trunk lid at once:
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This device may not cause harmful inter‐
ference, and
1. With the doors closed, lock the vehicle us‐
ing the button for the central locking sys‐
tem in the interior.
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this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
2. Unlock and open the driver's or front pas‐
senger door.
Any unauthorized modifications or changes to
these devices could void the user's authority to
operate this equipment.
3. Lock the vehicle.
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Opening and closing
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Lock the driver's door using the
integrated key in the door lock, or
Doors
Press down the lock button of the front
passenger door and close the door
from the outside.
Automatic Soft Closing
To close the doors, push lightly.
It is closed automatically.
The fuel filler flap can only be locked using the
remote control.
Danger of pinching
Make sure that the closing path of the
doors is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀
Manual operation
If an electrical malfunction occurs, lock or un‐
lock the vehicle using the integrated key via
the door lock on the driver's door.
Trunk lid
Opening
Opening and closing: from
the inside
During opening, the trunk lid pivots back and
up.
Ensure that adequate clearance is available
before opening.
Locking and unlocking
Opening from the outside
Pressing the buttons locks and unlocks the
doors and the trunk lid when the front doors
are closed, but they are not secured against
theft.
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Press the button on the trunk lid.
Press the button on the remote
control for approx. 1 second.
The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.
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With Comfort Access the trunk lid opens
with no-touch activation, refer to
page 40.
Unlocking and opening
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Either unlock the doors together using the
button for the central locking system and
then pull the door handle above the arm‐
rest or
Opening from the inside
Push the button in the driver's foot‐
well.
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Pull the door opener twice individually on
each door: the first time unlocks the door,
the second time opens it.
If the vehicle is stationary, the trunk lid opens if
it is not locked.
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Closing
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Press the button on the exterior of the
trunk lid.
Recessed grips in the interior trim of the trunk
lid make it easier to pull down the lid.
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Press the button on the remote
control for approx. 1 second.
Keep the closing path clear
Push the button in the driver's
footwell.
Make sure that the closing path of the
trunk lid is clear; otherwise, injuries may re‐
sult.◀
Pressing the button again stops the motion.
The opening procedure is likewise interrupted:
Do not place the remote control in the
cargo area
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When starting the engine.
When the vehicle starts moving.
Take the remote control with you and do not
leave it in the cargo area; otherwise, the re‐
mote control is locked inside the vehicle when
the trunk lid is closed.◀
By pressing the button in the driver's foot‐
well.
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By pressing the button on the inside of the
trunk lid.
Locking the vehicle
Closing
Without Comfort Access:
Press the button on the inside of the trunk lid.
When the driver's door is closed, the vehicle is
completely locked.
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Press the button on the inside of the trunk
lid.
The trunk lid closes automatically.
Automatic tailgate operation
Pressing the button again stops the mo‐
tion.
Opening
The trunk lid opens fully.
With Comfort Access:
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Opening and closing
Do not place the remote control in the
cargo area
Take the remote control with you and do not
leave it in the cargo area; otherwise, the re‐
mote control is locked inside the vehicle when
the trunk lid is closed.◀
Manual operation
In the event of an electrical fault, manually op‐
erate the unlocked trunk lid slowly and
smoothly.
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Press the button, arrow 1, on the inside of
the trunk lid.
The trunk lid closes automatically.
To close it completely, push the trunk lid down
lightly.
Pressing the button again stops the mo‐
tion.
It is closed automatically.
Keep the closing path clear
Press the button, arrow 2.
The trunk lid closes automatically and the
vehicle is locked.
Make sure that the closing path is clear;
otherwise, injuries may result.◀
Locking separately
The trunk lid can be locked separately with the
switch in the front passenger glove compart‐
ment.
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Trunk lid secured, arrow 1.
Trunk lid not secured, ar‐
row 2.
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Press the button on the exterior of the
trunk lid.
Slide the switch into the arrow 1 position. This
secures the trunk lid and disconnects it from
the central locking system.
Pressing the button again stops the mo‐
tion.
If the center arm rest is locked, the trunk lid
cannot be opened.
The closing operation is interrupted:
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When starting the engine.
This is beneficial when the vehicle is parked
using valet service. The infrared remote con‐
trol can be handed out without the key.
The vehicle starts off with jerks.
Keep the closing path clear
Make sure that the closing path of the
trunk lid is clear; otherwise, injuries may re‐
sult.◀
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The engine can only be started if the re‐
mote control is inside the vehicle.
Emergency unlocking
Comparison with ordinary remote
control
The functions can be controlled by pressing
the buttons of the remote control or Comfort
Access.
Unlocking
Pull the handle inside the cargo area.
The trunk lid unlocks.
Comfort Access
The concept
The vehicle can be accessed without activat‐
ing the remote control.
Fully grasp a door handle, arrow 1.
All you need to do is to have the remote con‐
trol with you, e.g., in your jacket pocket.
This corresponds to pressing the
on the remote control.
button
The vehicle automatically detects the remote
control when it is nearby or in the passenger
compartment.
Locking
Comfort Access supports the following func‐
tions:
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Unlocking/locking of the vehicle.
Convenient closing.
Unlocking of the trunk lid separately.
Open/close trunk lid with no-touch activa‐
tion.
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Start the engine.
Press the area on the door handle, arrow 2,
with your finger for approx. 1 second.
Functional requirements
This corresponds to pressing the
on the remote control.
button
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There are no external sources of interfer‐
ence nearby.
To save battery power, ensure that the ignition
and all electronic systems and/or power con‐
sumers are switched off before locking the ve‐
hicle.
To lock the vehicle, the remote control
must be located outside of the vehicle.
The next unlocking and locking cycle is not
possible until after approx. 2 seconds.
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Opening and closing
2. Move foot in the direction of travel under‐
neath the bumper and immediately back.
Convenient closing
Press the area on the door handle, arrow 2,
with the finger and hold it down.
In addition to locking, the windows and the
glass sunroof are closed.
Monitor the closing process
Monitor the closing process to ensure
that no one becomes trapped.◀
Unlocking the trunk lid separately
Press the button on the exterior of the trunk
lid, refer to page 36.
Opening
The trunk lid opens, regardless of whether it
was previously locked or unlocked.
This corresponds to pressing the
ton on the remote control.
but‐
During opening, the trunk lid pivots back and
up. Ensure that adequate clearance is available
before opening.
Do not place the remote control in the
cargo area
Take the remote control with you and do not
leave it in the cargo area; otherwise, the re‐
mote control is locked inside the vehicle when
the trunk lid is closed.◀
Before the opening, the hazard warning sys‐
tem flashes.
Preventing inadvertent opening
In situations where the trunk lid should is
not to be opened with no-touch activation, en‐
sure that the remote control is located beyond
the range of the sensor, at least 5 ft/1.50 m
from the rear of the car.
Opening/closing trunk lid with no-
touch activation
With Comfort Access, the trunk lid can be
opened or closed with no-touch activation us‐
ing the remote control you are carrying.
Otherwise, the trunk lid may be opened inad‐
vertently, for example by an unintentional or
misinterpreted movement of the foot.◀
A sensor detects a directed foot motion in the
center of the area at the rear of the car and the
trunk lid opens.
Closing
Foot movement to be carried out
The hazard warning system flashes on and an
acoustic signal sounds before the trunk lid
closes.
Do not touch vehicle
With the foot motion, make sure there is
steady stance and do not touch the vehicle;
otherwise, there is a danger of injury, e. g. from
hot exhaust system parts.◀
During closing, the trunk lid pivots back and
down.
The closing of the trunk lid has no effect on the
locking of the vehicle.
1. Position in the center behind the vehicle.
Another foot movement can interrupt the clos‐
ing operation.
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Keep the closing path clear
Depending on how the vehicle is equipped or
the country-specific variant, you can set
whether the doors are also unlocked with the
button on the remote control.
Make sure that the closing path of the
trunk lid is clear; otherwise, injuries may re‐
sult.◀
Do not place the remote control in the
cargo area
Confirmation signals from the vehicle
1. "Settings"
Take the remote control with you and do not
leave it in the cargo area; otherwise, the re‐
mote control is locked inside the vehicle when
the trunk lid is closed.◀
2. "Doors/key"
3. Deactivate or activate the desired confir‐
mation signals.
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"Acoustic sig. lock/unlock"
"Flash when lock/unlock"
Malfunction
Comfort Access may not function properly if it
experiences interference from external sour‐
ces such as mobile phones, metal objects,
overhead power lines, transmission towers,
etc.
Automatic locking
The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
1. "Settings"
In this case, open or close the vehicle using the
buttons on the remote control or use the
integrated key in the door lock.
2. "Doors/key"
3. Select the desired function:
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"Lock if no door opened"
If there is a malfunction, open the trunk lid with
the remote control button or with the button on
the trunk lid.
The vehicle locks automatically after a
short period of time if a door is not
opened.
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"Lock after start driving"
Adjusting
The vehicle locks automatically after
you drive away.
Unlocking
The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Retrieving the seat, mirror, and
steering wheel settings
The driver's seat, exterior mirror, and steering
wheel positions selected last are stored for the
currently used remote control.
1. "Settings"
2. "Doors/key"
3.
Select symbol or "Unlock button:"
When the vehicle is unlocked, these positions
are automatically retrieved if this function was
activated.
4. Select the desired function:
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"Driver's door only"
Only the driver's door and the fuel filler
flap are unlocked. Pressing again un‐
locks the entire vehicle.
Pinch hazard when moving back the seat
If this function is used, first make sure
that the footwell behind the driver's seat is
empty. Otherwise, people can be injured or ob‐
jects damaged when the seat is moved back.◀
"All doors"
The entire vehicle is unlocked.
The adjustment procedure is interrupted:
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Opening and closing
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When a seat position switch is pressed.
tion, if necessary, by emergency detection of
the remote control.
When a button of the seat, mirror, and
steering wheel memory is pressed briefly.
Trunk lid and armed alarm system
The trunk lid can be opened even when the
alarm system is armed.
Activating the setting
1. "Settings"
Press the button on the remote con‐
trol for approx. 1 second.
2. "Doors/key"
3. "Last seat position autom."
With Comfort Access the trunk lid opens with
no-touch activation, refer to page 40.
Alarm system
After the trunk lid is closed, it is locked and
monitored again if the doors are locked. The
hazard warning system flashes once.
The concept
The vehicle alarm system responds to:
In some vehicle equipment variants, the trunk
lid can only be opened using the remote con‐
trol if the vehicle was unlocked first.
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Opening of a door, the hood or the trunk
lid.
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Movements in the vehicle.
Panic mode
You can trigger the alarm system if you find
yourself in a dangerous situation.
Changes in the vehicle tilt, e.g., during at‐
tempts to steal a wheel or when towing the
car.
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Interruptions in battery voltage.
Press the button on the remote con‐
trol for at least 3 seconds.
The alarm system briefly indicates tampering:
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By sounding an acoustic alarm.
To switch off the alarm: press any button.
By switching on the hazard warning sys‐
tem.
Switching off the alarm
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By flashing the high beams.
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Unlock the vehicle using the remote con‐
trol.
Arming and disarming the alarm
system
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With Comfort Access: If you are carrying
the remote control with you, pull on the
driver side or front passenger side door
handle.
General information
When you lock or unlock the vehicle, either
with the remote control, Comfort Access or at
the door lock the alarm system is armed or dis‐
armed at the same time.
Door lock and armed alarm system
Unlocking via the door lock will trigger the
alarm on some country-specific versions.
In order to terminate this alarm, unlock vehicle
with the remote control or switch on the igni‐
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Indicator lamp on the interior rearview
mirror
Avoiding unintentional alarms
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen‐
sor can be switched off together, such as in
the following situations:
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In automatic car washes.
In duplex garages.
During transport on car-carrying trains, at
sea or on a trailer.
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When animals are to remain in the vehicle.
Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and
interior motion sensor
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The indicator lamp flashes briefly every
2 seconds:
Press the remote control button again
within 10 seconds as soon as the vehicle
is locked.
The system is armed.
The indicator lamp flashes after locking:
The doors, hood or trunk lid is not closed
properly, but the rest of the vehicle is se‐
cured.
The indicator lamp lights up for approx. 2 sec‐
onds and then continues to flash.
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen‐
sor are switched off until the vehicle is locked
again.
After 10 seconds, the indicator lamp
flashes continuously. Interior motion sen‐
sor and tilt alarm sensor are not active.
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The indicator lamp goes out after unlock‐
ing:
Power windows
The vehicle has not been tampered with.
The indicator lamp flashes after unlocking
until the engine ignition is switched on, but
no longer than approx. 5 minutes:
General information
Take the remote control with you
Take the remote control with you when
leaving the vehicle so that children, for exam‐
ple, cannot operate the power windows and in‐
jure themselves.◀
An alarm has been triggered.
Tilt alarm sensor
The tilt of the vehicle is monitored.
The alarm system responds in situations such
as attempts to steal a wheel or when the car is
towed.
Interior motion sensor
The windows and glass sunroof must be
closed for the system to function properly.
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Opening and closing
wise, the closing action may not stop in certain
situations, e.g., if thin objects are present.◀
Opening
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Press the switch to the resistance
point.
No window accessories
Do not install any accessories in the
range of movement of the windows; otherwise,
the pinch protection system will be impaired.◀
The window opens while the switch is held.
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Press the switch beyond the resist‐
ance point.
Closing without the pinch protection
system
The window opens automatically.
Pressing the switch again stops the motion.
Keep the closing path clear
Convenient opening, refer to page 34, via the
remote control.
Monitor the closing process and make
sure that the closing path of the window is
clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀
Closing
For example, if there is an external danger or if
ice on the windows prevents a window from
closing normally, proceed as follows:
Keep the closing path clear
Monitor the closing process and make
sure that the closing path of the window is
clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀
1. Pull the switch past the resistance point
and hold it there.
▷
Pull the switch to the resistance
point.
The pinch protection is limited and the
window reopens slightly if the closing force
exceeds a certain value.
The window closes while the switch is
held.
2. Pull the switch past the resistance point
again within approx. 4 seconds and hold it
there.
▷
Pull the switch beyond the resistance
point.
The window closes without pinch protec‐
tion.
The window closes automatically.
Pressing the switch stops the motion.
Safety switch
Convenient closing, refer to page 40, with
Comfort Access.
The safety switch in the driver's door can be
used to prevent children, for example, from
opening and closing the rear windows using
the switches in the rear.
Pinch protection system
If the closing force exceeds a specific value as
a window closes, the closing action is inter‐
rupted.
Switching on and off
Press the button.
The window reopens slightly.
The LED lights up if the safety func‐
tion is switched on.
Danger of pinching even with pinch pro‐
tection
Even with the pinch protection system, check
that the window's closing path is clear; other‐
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Opening and closing
Controls
Safety switch for rear operation
Glass sunroof, powered
Press the safety switch when transport‐
ing children in the rear; otherwise, injury may
result if the windows are closed without super‐
vision.◀
General information
The glass sunroof and the sliding visor can be
operated together or separately, using the
same switch.
The glass sunroof is operational when the igni‐
tion is switched on.
Roller sunblinds
Keep the closing path clear
General information
Monitor the closing process and make
sure that the closing path of the glass sunroof
is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀
If you are no longer able to move the roller sun‐
blind for the rear window after having activated
it a number of times in a row, the system is
blocked for a limited time to prevent overheat‐
ing. Let the system cool.
Take the remote control with you
Take the remote control with you when
leaving the vehicle so that children, for exam‐
ple, cannot operate the roof and injure them‐
selves.◀
The roller sunblind for the rear window cannot
be moved at low interior temperatures.
Driver's door controls
Tilting the glass sunroof
Roller blind for rear window
Push switch upward briefly.
Press the button.
▷
The closed roof is tilted and
the sliding visor opens
slightly.
Roller sunblinds for the rear side
windows
Pull out the roller sunblind at the loop and hook
it onto the bracket.
▷
The opened roof closes until
it is in its tilted position. The
sliding visor stays com‐
pletely open.
Do not open the window while the roller
sunblind is raised.
Do not open the window while the roller sun‐
blind is raised; otherwise, there is a risk of
damage at high speeds that may result in per‐
sonal injury.◀
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Controls
Opening and closing
the closing action may not be interrupted in
certain extreme situations, such as when thin
objects are present.◀
Opening/closing the sliding visor
▷
Press the switch in the de‐
sired direction to the resist‐
ance point and hold it there.
Closing from the open position
without pinch protection
For example, if there is an external danger, pro‐
ceed as follows:
The sliding visor moves
while the switch is being
held.
▷
Press the switch in the desired direction
past the resistance point.
1. Press the switch forward beyond the re‐
sistance point and hold.
The sliding visor moves automatically.
Pressing the switch again stops the mo‐
tion.
Pinch protection is limited and the roof re‐
opens slightly if the closing force exceeds
a certain value.
2. Press the switch forward again beyond the
resistance point and hold until the roof
closes without pinch protection.
Opening/closing the glass sunroof
When the sliding visor is open, proceed as de‐
scribed under Sliding visor.
Closing from the raised position
without pinch protection
If there is an external danger, push the switch
forward past the resistance point and hold it.
Opening/closing the glass sunroof and
sliding visor together
Briefly press the switch twice in
succession in the desired direc‐
tion past the resistance point.
The roof closes without pinch protection.
The glass sunroof and sliding vi‐
sor move together. Pressing the
switch again stops the motion.
Initializing after a power failure
After a power failure during the opening or
closing process, the roof can only be operated
to a limited extent.
Convenient operation, refer to page 34, via the
remote control.
Initializing the system
The system can be initialized when the vehicle
is stationary and the engine is running.
Convenient closing, refer to page 40, with
Comfort Access.
Pinch protection system
During the initialization, the roof closes without
pinch protection.
If the closing force when closing the glass sun‐
roof exceeds a certain value, the closing move‐
ment is stopped, beginning at approximately
the middle of the opening in the roof, or from
the tilted position during closing.
Keep the closing path clear
Monitor the closing process and make
sure that the closing path of the glass sunroof
is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀
The glass sunroof opens again slightly.
Press the switch up and hold it
until the initialization is com‐
plete:
Danger of pinching even with pinch pro‐
tection
Despite the pinch protection system, check
that the roof's closing path is clear; otherwise,
▷
Initialization begins within
15 seconds and is com‐
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Opening and closing
Controls
pleted when the sunroof and
sliding visor are completely
closed.
▷
The roof closes without pinch protection.
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