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Opening and closing
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Opening and closing
Safety information
Vehicle features and
options
Warning
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and optional features offered with the series.
It also describes features and functions that are
not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due
to the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems. When using these functions and systems,
the applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐
served.
The vehicle key has a button cell battery. Bat‐
teries or button cells can be swallowed and
lead to serious or fatal injuries within two hours,
for example, due to internal burns or chemical
burns. There is an injury hazard or danger to
life. Keep the vehicle key and batteries out of
reach for children. Immediately seek medical
help if there is any suspicion that a battery or
button cell has been swallowed or is located in
any part of the body.
Vehicle key
Warning
General information
Depending on the equipment version, the scope
of delivery includes two vehicle keys or one vehi‐
cle key and the BMW display key.
People or animals in the vehicle can lock the
doors from the inside and lock themselves in. In
this case, the vehicle cannot be opened from
the outside. There is a risk of injury. Take the
vehicle key with you so that the vehicle can be
opened from the outside.
Each vehicle key contains a replaceable battery.
Depending on the equipment and country ver‐
sion, various settings can be configured for the
button functions.
Warning
A driver profile with personal settings can be as‐
signed to a vehicle key.
For some country versions, unlocking from the
inside is only possible with special knowledge.
To provide information on maintenance recom‐
mendations, the service data is stored in the ve‐
hicle key.
Persons who spend a lengthy time in the vehi‐
cle while being exposed to extreme tempera‐
tures are at risk of injury or death. Do not lock
the vehicle from the outside when there are
people in it.
To prevent possible locking in of the vehicle key,
take the vehicle key with you when exiting the
vehicle.
Warning
Unattended children or animals in the vehicle
can cause the vehicle to move and endanger
themselves and traffic, for instance due to the
following actions:
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▷ Pressing the Start/Stop button.
▷ Releasing the parking brake.
▷ If only the driver's door and the fuel filler flap
or all access to the vehicle will be unlocked
when the button is pressed for the first time.
▷ Opening and closing the doors or win‐
dows.
▷ If the unlocking of the vehicle is confirmed
with a light signal or a sound signal.
▷ Engaging selector lever position N.
▷ Using vehicle equipment.
▷ If the welcome light is switched on when the
vehicle is being unlocked.
There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not
leave children or animals unattended in the ve‐
hicle. Take the vehicle key with you when exit‐
ing and lock the vehicle.
Welcome lights, refer to page 174.
Unlocking the vehicle
Press the button on the vehicle key.
Overview
If, due to the settings, only the driver's door and
fuel filler flap were unlocked, press the button on
the vehicle key again to unlock the other vehicle
access points.
In addition, the following functions are executed:
▷ If a driver profile was assigned to the vehicle
key, this driver profile will be activated and the
settings that are stored in it will be applied.
▷ The interior lights are switched on, unless
they were manually switched off.
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Unlocking
Locking
▷ Folded in exterior mirrors are folded out.
If the exterior mirrors were folded in via the
button in the car's interior, they will not be
folded out when unlocking.
Stationary climate control through Remote
Engine Startꢀꢁ283
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Opening the trunk lid
▷ With anti-theft protection: Anti-theft protec‐
tion is switched off.
Panic mode, pathway lighting
▷ With alarm system: The alarm system will be
switched off.
Unlocking
After opening one of the front doors, the vehicle
is ready for operation.
General information
The light functions may depend on the ambient
brightness.
The behavior of the vehicle during unlocking us‐
ing the vehicle key depends on the following set‐
tings:
Convenient opening
Press and hold the button on the vehi‐
cle key after unlocking.
The windows and the glass sunroof with sun
protection are opened, as long as the button on
the vehicle key is pressed.
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Locking
With Comfort Access:
convenient closing
General information
Safety information
The behavior of the vehicle during locking using
the vehicle key depends on the following set‐
tings:
Warning
▷ If the locking of the vehicle is confirmed with
a light signal or a sound signal.
With convenient closing, body parts can be
jammed. There is a risk of injury. Make sure
that the area of movement of the doors is clear
during convenient closing.
▷ If the exterior mirrors are automatically folded
in when the vehicle is locked. The exterior
mirrors are not folded in when the hazard
warning flashers are switched on.
Closing
▷ If pathway lighting is activated during locking.
Press and hold the button on the vehicle
key in the area close to the vehicle after
locking.
Locking the vehicle
1. Close the driver's door.
The windows and the glass sunroof with sun
protection are closed, as long as the button on
the vehicle key is pressed.
2.
Press the button on the vehicle key.
The following functions are executed:
▷ All doors, the trunk lid, and the fuel filler flap
are locked.
The exterior mirrors are folded in unless they
were folded in during locking. The exterior mir‐
rors are not folded in when the hazard warning
flashers are switched on.
▷ With anti-theft protection: Anti-theft protec‐
tion is switched on. This prevents the doors
from being unlocked using the lock buttons
or the door openers.
Switching on the interior and
exterior lighting
▷ With alarm system: The alarm system will be
switched on.
Press the button on the vehicle key with
the vehicle locked.
If the drive-ready state is still switched on when
you lock the vehicle, the vehicle horn honks
twice. In this case, the drive-ready state must be
switched off by means of the Start/Stop button.
The function is not available for the first 10 sec‐
onds after locking.
▷ The interior lights are switched on, unless
they were manually switched off.
Interior lights, refer to page 178.
▷ Depending on the settings, parts of the exte‐
rior lighting will be switched on.
The light functions may depend on the ambient
brightness.
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Trunk lid
Replacing the battery
General information
To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehicle,
do not place the vehicle key in the cargo area.
NOTICE
Improper batteries in the vehicle key can dam‐
age the vehicle key. There is a risk of damage
to property, among other potential damage. Al‐
ways replace the discharged battery with a bat‐
tery with the same voltage, the same size and
the same specification.
Depending on the vehicle equipment and coun‐
try version, it is possible to specify whether the
trunk lid can be unlocked with the vehicle key
and how the vehicle doors will respond to this.
With automatic transmission: selector lever posi‐
tion P must be engaged to open the trunk lid
with the vehicle key.
1. Remove the integrated key from the vehicle
key.
Safety information
2. Place the integrated key underneath the bat‐
tery compartment cover, arrow 1, and lift the
cover with a lever movement of the
integrated key, arrow 2.
Warning
Body parts can be jammed when operating the
trunk lid. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that
the area of movement of the trunk lid is clear
during opening and closing.
NOTICE
During opening, the trunk lid pivots back and
up. There is a risk of damage to property,
among other potential damage. Make sure that
the area of movement of the trunk lid is clear
during opening and closing.
3. Push battery in arrow direction using a
pointed object and lift it out.
Opening
Press and hold the button on the vehi‐
cle key for approx. 1 second.
Switching pathway lighting on
Press and hold the button on the vehi‐
cle key for approx. 1 second.
4. Insert a type CR 2032 3V battery with the
positive side facing up.
It is possible to adjust the duration of the path‐
way lighting feature.
5. Press the cover closed.
6. Push the integrated key into the vehicle key
until the integrated key engages.
Additional information:
Pathway lighting, refer to page 174.
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Have old batteries disposed of by a deal‐
er’s service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop or take
▷ Fault of radio transmission by a charging
process of mobile devices, for instance
charging of a mobile phone.
them to a collection point.
▷ The vehicle key is located in direct proximity
of the tray for wireless charging tray.
Place the vehicle key in a different location.
Additional vehicle keys
In the case of interference, the vehicle can also
be unlocked and locked from the outside with
the integrated key.
Additional vehicle keys are available from a serv‐
ice center or another qualified service center or
repair shop.
Additional information:
Loss of vehicle keys
A lost vehicle key can be disabled and replaced
by a dealer’s service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
Switching the drive-ready state on
via emergency detection of the
vehicle key
If the lost vehicle key has an assigned driver pro‐
file, the connection to this vehicle key must be
deleted. A new vehicle key can then be assigned
to the driver profile.
Malfunction
General information
A Check Control message is displayed.
Vehicle key detection by the vehicle may mal‐
function under the following circumstances:
It is not possible to switch on the drive-ready
state if the vehicle key has not been detected.
▷ The battery of the vehicle key is discharged.
Proceed as follows in this case:
▷ Fault of the radio link from transmission tow‐
ers or other equipment with high transmitting
power.
1. Hold the rear of the vehicle key against the
marked area on the steering column. Pay at‐
tention to the display in the instrument clus‐
ter.
▷ Shielding of the vehicle key due to metal ob‐
jects.
Do not transport the vehicle key together with
metal objects.
2. If the vehicle key is detected:
Turn on drive-ready state within 10 seconds.
▷ Fault of the radio link from mobile phones or
other electronic devices in direct proximity to
the vehicle key.
If the vehicle key is not recognized, slightly
change the position of the vehicle key and repeat
the procedure.
Do not carry the vehicle key in close proximity
to other electronic devices.
Frequently Asked Questions
What precautions can be taken to be able to
open a vehicle with an accidentally locked in ve‐
hicle key?
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▷ The options provided by the Remote Serv‐
ices of the BMW app include the ability to
lock and unlock a vehicle.
Safety information
Warning
This requires an active BMW Connected‐
Drive contract and the BMW app must be in‐
stalled on a smartphone.
People or animals in the vehicle can lock the
doors from the inside and lock themselves in. In
this case, the vehicle cannot be opened from
the outside. There is a risk of injury. Take the
vehicle key with you so that the vehicle can be
opened from the outside.
▷ Unlocking the vehicle can be requested via
the BMW ConnectedDrive Call Center.
An active BMW ConnectedDrive contract is
required.
Warning
BMW display key
For some country versions, unlocking from the
inside is only possible with special knowledge.
General information
Persons who spend a lengthy time in the vehi‐
cle while being exposed to extreme tempera‐
tures are at risk of injury or death. Do not lock
the vehicle from the outside when there are
people in it.
Thescope of delivery of the BMW display key in‐
cludes an additional mechanical key. If the dis‐
play key is used, the mechanical key should be
carried with you, for instance in the wallet. The
mechanical key is used like the integrated key.
The display key supports all functions of the
standard vehicle key.
Warning
In addition, the following functions are also avail‐
able:
Unattended children or animals in the vehicle
can cause the vehicle to move and endanger
themselves and traffic, for instance due to the
following actions:
▷ Display status of doors and windows.
▷ Display status of the alarm system.
▷ Display service information.
▷ Pressing the Start/Stop button.
▷ Releasing the parking brake.
▷ Call up range with available fuel.
▷ Opening and closing the doors or win‐
dows.
▷ With parked-car heating: operate parked-car
heating.
▷ Engaging selector lever position N.
▷ Using vehicle equipment.
Without parked-car heating: operate pre-ven‐
tilation.
▷ Pre-conditioning through Remote Engine
Start
There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not
leave children or animals unattended in the ve‐
hicle. Take the vehicle key with you when exit‐
ing and lock the vehicle.
▷ Remote Control Parking.
Additional information:
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Overview
Display
General information
The display is divided into the upper status line,
the information area, and the lower status line.
Upper status line
The upper status line displays the following infor‐
mation:
▷
/
Vehicle secured/vehicle unsecured.
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Opening the trunk lid
▷ Set time in the vehicle.
Unlocking
▷
Charge state of the display key battery.
Press and hold or press three times in quick
succession: panic mode
Information area
Press briefly: pathway lighting
Locking
The information area can be used to access in‐
formation and perform additional functions.
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If the information area contains more than one
page, then page indicators are shown beneath
the information.
Park button
Display
Back
A solid indicator denotes the current
page.
Turn the display on/off
Micro-USB charging interface
Swipe to the right or left with a finger to change
between the pages.
Reception range
The number of available display key functions
depends on the distance from the vehicle.
If further information is available on a page, tap
the appropriate icon.
To return to the original page:
icon beneath the display.
tap on the
▷ When you are in close proximity to the vehi‐
cle, all functions of the display key are availa‐
ble.
Lower status line
The lower status line indicates whether or not
the display key is within reception range.
▷ The status information can be called up in the
extended reception range.
▷ "Connected": the display key is within recep‐
tion range.
With parked-car heating: the parked-car heat‐
ing can be operated.
▷ "Updated": the display key is not within re‐
ception range. It indicates when the last data
transfer from the vehicle took place.
Without parked-car heating: the pre-ventila‐
tion can be operated.
▷ Outside of the reception range of the vehicle,
you can display the last transmitted status in‐
formation from the vehicle.
Turning on/off
The display will go out automatically after a brief
period to conserve battery power.
The icon is shown on the display if one of
the buttons is pressed outside of the reception
range.
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Hiding the display on the display manually: press
the button on the left side of the display key.
Main menu
Information/Function
"Preconditioning
setting"
With parked-car heating:
operate parked-car heat‐
ing.
To show the display:
1. Press the button on the left side of the dis‐
play key.
Without parked-car heat‐
ing: operate pre-ventila‐
tion.
2. Then, swipe with your finger from bottom to
top to unlock the screen lock.
To turn off the display to increase the usable bat‐
tery life:
Stationary climate control
through Remote Engine
Start.
1. If necessary, cancel the screen lock.
"R/C parking"
Remote Control Parking.
2. Press and hold the button on the left side of
the display key for longer than 4 seconds.
Display key battery
3. "OK"
To turn the display on:
General information
Follow the following information:
Press the button on the left side of the display
key.
▷ If the charge state of the display key battery
declines, the display is switched off automati‐
cally. The battery must be recharged so that
the display can be switched back on. The op‐
erability of the standard buttons is retained
until the battery is completely discharged.
Operating concept
Depending on the vehicle equipment, there are
up to five main menus providing access to the
sub-menus.
Main menu
Information/Function
▷ Charge the battery for at least three hours
before using the display key for the first time
or if the key has not been used for an ex‐
tended period.
"Security
information"
/
Door status.
Alarm system status.
▷ The display key can be used while it is being
charged via the USB port. If the battery is fully
discharged, it may take some time before the
display key can be used again.
After alarm triggering:
date, time, and reason for
triggering the alarm.
▷ Due to the large number of USB chargers
available on the market, it cannot be guaran‐
teed that every charger will function properly.
The charging time depends on the charger
used.
Window status.
Glass sunroof status.
"Vehicle
information"
Maintenance indicators of
Condition Based Service
CBS.
▷ Charging via the USB port may heat up the
charger and the display key.
Status of the roadside
parking lights.
Charging in the wireless charging tray may
heat up the tray and the display key.
At higher temperatures, the charge current
through the display key may be reduced, and
"Mobility info"
Range with available fuel.
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in isolated cases the charge process may be
interrupted temporarily.
Ensure that the display is facing up.
3. Close the tray cover.
▷ When inserting the display key into the wire‐
less charging tray, make sure there are no
objects between it and the wireless charging
tray.
LED displays
Color Meaning
Blue
The display key is charging.
Safety information
The blue LED stays illuminated once
the inserted display key is fully
charged.
Warning
When charging a device that meets the Qi
standard in the wireless charging tray, any
metal objects located between the device and
the tray can become very hot. Placing storage
devices or electronic cards, such as chip cards,
cards with magnetic strips or cards for signal
transmission, between the device and the tray
may impair the card function. There is a risk of
injury and risk of damage to property. When
charging mobile devices, make sure there are
no objects between the device and the tray.
Orange The display key is not charging.
Temperature on the display key pos‐
sibly too high or foreign object in
charging tray.
Red
The display key is not charging.
Contact a dealer’s service center or
another qualified service center or re‐
pair shop.
Malfunction
Charging
General information
A Check Control message is displayed.
Via USB
BMW display key detection by the vehicle may
malfunction under the following circumstances:
Connect the display key via the micro-USB
charging interface to a USB port.
▷ The battery of the display key is discharged.
In the center console
▷ Fault of the radio link from transmission tow‐
ers or other equipment with high transmitting
power.
▷ Shielding of the display key due to metal ob‐
jects.
▷ Fault of the radio link from mobile phones or
other electronic devices in direct proximity.
▷ Fault of radio transmission by a charging
process of mobile devices, for instance
charging of a mobile phone.
1. Open the tray cover.
Do not transport the display key together with
metal objects or electronic devices.
2. Place the display key into the middle of the
wireless charging tray in front of the cup hold‐
ers.
In the case of interference, the vehicle can also
be unlocked and locked from the outside with
the mechanical key.
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Turning on drive readiness via
emergency detection of the BMW
display key
Key Card
Principle
The Key Card allows the vehicle to be unlocked
and locked, as well as started.
General information
The Key Card is available with Comfort Access.
Depending on the national-market version, the
Key Card may not be available.
A digital key that has already been paired with
the vehicle is installed on the Key Card. The digi‐
tal key must be activated via iDrive.
It is not possible to switch on the drive-ready
state if the display key has not been detected.
Before leaving the vehicle, deactivate the Key
Card or take the Key Card with you because the
active Key Card can be used to start the vehicle.
Always take the vehicle key with you to a service
appointment.
Proceed as follows in this case:
1. Hold the display key with its rear against the
marked area on the steering column. Pay at‐
tention to the display in the instrument clus‐
ter.
2. If the display key is detected:
Safety information
Turn on drive-ready state within 10 seconds.
If the display key is not detected, slightly change
the position of the display key and repeat the
procedure.
Warning
People or animals in the vehicle can lock the
doors from the inside and lock themselves in. In
this case, the vehicle cannot be opened from
the outside. There is a risk of injury. Take the
vehicle key with you so that the vehicle can be
opened from the outside.
Resetting the BMW display key
If the charged display key cannot be turned on
anymore or if the display does not respond to
entries anymore, the display key can be reset.
Press and hold the following buttons on the dis‐
play key at the same time for at least 10 seconds
until the display is switched off and then on
again:
Warning
For some country versions, unlocking from the
inside is only possible with special knowledge.
▷
Persons who spend a lengthy time in the vehi‐
cle while being exposed to extreme tempera‐
tures are at risk of injury or death. Do not lock
the vehicle from the outside when there are
people in it.
▷
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Warning
Activate Key Card
Unattended children or animals in the vehicle
can cause the vehicle to move and endanger
themselves and traffic, for instance due to the
following actions:
▷ Pressing the Start/Stop button.
▷ Releasing the parking brake.
▷ Opening and closing the doors or win‐
dows.
1. Open the cover of the smartphone tray.
▷ Engaging selector lever position N.
▷ Using vehicle equipment.
2. Place Key Card centered into the smart‐
phone tray.
There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not
leave children or animals unattended in the ve‐
hicle. Take the vehicle key with you when exit‐
ing and lock the vehicle.
3. Follow the instructions on the Control Display
to activate the Key Card.
Deactivate Key Card
1. "CAR"
Connection to the vehicle
2. "Settings"
The communication between the vehicle and the
Key Card uses near field communication, NFC.
3. "Doors/ vehicle access"
4. "Digital Key"
5. Select Key Card.
6. "Key active"
Activating/deactivating Key Card
in the vehicle
A deactivated Key Card remains in the list of
paired digital keys.
General information
The Key Card must be located in the smart‐
phone tray and a vehicle key must be located in
the vehicle to activate the Key Card.
Unlocking and locking the
vehicle
A vehicle key must be located in the vehicle to
deactivate the Key Card.
When BMW Digital Key is activated for the vehi‐
cle, a digital key can be used instead of the vehi‐
cle key.
A deactivated Key Card remains in the list of
paired digital keys.
Hold activated Key Card directly and centered on
the external door handle of the driver's door.
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If the Key Card is not detected, slightly change
the position of the Key Card and repeat the pro‐
cedure.
BMW Digital Key can be used with a compatible
smartphone or other compatible mobile termi‐
nals, such as a Smartwatch.
To unlock and start a vehicle with a compatible
smartphone, this function must be offered by the
smartphone manufacturer. The BMW app pro‐
vides a check to determine if the smartphone
and the vehicle are compatible.
Starting the engine
A driver profile with individual settings can be as‐
signed to a digital key.
Additional information:
Driver profiles, refer to page 67.
When using a smartphone as a digital key, al‐
ways carry a vehicle key or the activated Key
Card with you. This ensures access to the vehi‐
cle, even in the event of a smartphone failure. It
is also useful to carry the vehicle key or the Key
Card with you if the vehicle has to be handed
over to another person. You can then hand over
the vehicle key or the Key Card, instead of your
smartphone. Always take the vehicle key with
you to a service appointment.
1. Open the cover of the smartphone tray.
2. Place activated Key Card centered into the
smartphone tray.
3. Press the Start/Stop button to start the en‐
gine.
With wireless charging tray: After starting the en‐
gine, take the Key Card out of the tray to make
tray available for charging compatible smart‐
phones.
Safety information
Malfunction
The detection of the Key Card by the vehicle
may be disrupted by objects between the sen‐
sors and the Key Card, for instance a wallet.
Warning
People or animals in the vehicle can lock the
doors from the inside and lock themselves in. In
this case, the vehicle cannot be opened from
the outside. There is a risk of injury. Take the
vehicle key with you so that the vehicle can be
opened from the outside.
BMW Digital Key
Principle
BMW Digital Key allows the vehicle to be un‐
locked and locked, as well as started, with a
compatible smartphone.
Warning
For some country versions, unlocking from the
inside is only possible with special knowledge.
Persons who spend a lengthy time in the vehi‐
cle while being exposed to extreme tempera‐
tures are at risk of injury or death. Do not lock
the vehicle from the outside when there are
people in it.
General information
The availability of the BMW Digital Key depends
on the equipment and national-market version.
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Warning
Wallet app. Both vehicle keys must be located in
the vehicle to be enabled.
Follow the instructions in the Digital Key menu in
the BMW app or on the Control Display.
Unattended children or animals in the vehicle
can cause the vehicle to move and endanger
themselves and traffic, for instance due to the
following actions:
The valid service period of the digital key may be
limited. The expiration date of the validity can be
checked in the BMW app.
▷ Pressing the Start/Stop button.
▷ Releasing the parking brake.
After a digital key has expired, it can still be used
to move the vehicle until the vehicle is used with
a different vehicle key or digital key.
▷ Opening and closing the doors or win‐
dows.
▷ Engaging selector lever position N.
▷ Using vehicle equipment.
Sharing digital keys
General information
Digital key allows the sharing of digital keys with
other people. This option is available via the
smartphone that is enabled as digital remote
control key.
There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not
leave children or animals unattended in the ve‐
hicle. Take the vehicle key with you when exit‐
ing and lock the vehicle.
Connection to the vehicle
The communication between the vehicle and the
smartphone uses near field communication,
NFC.
Forwarding authorization
To share the digital key, select the correspond‐
ing function on the smartphone, for instance in
the Wallet app.
As soon as a digital key is shared with another
person, the person will receive an invitation.
When the invitation is accepted, the digital key
on the recipient's smartphone will be activated.
Functional requirements
▷ The smartphone is compatible with BMW
Digital Key
▷ The vehicle is linked with the Connected‐
Drive account of the vehicle owner.
Limiting the range of functions
▷ The rechargeable battery of the smartphone
has a sufficient charge. The necessary mini‐
mum charge of the rechargeable battery de‐
pends on the smartphone.
Certain functions of the digital key can be limited
before handing it over. For example, if the digital
key is handed over to a novice driver, the switch-
off of driving stability control system can be ex‐
cluded. For more information, refer to the Con‐
nectedDrive portal and the BMW app.
Enable the digital remote control
key
Vehicle owner's smartphone is enabled as a digi‐
tal remote control key in the vehicle. The vehicle
owner must prove his authorization for the vehi‐
cle for this purpose.
Authentication
Depending on the recipient’s smartphone model,
an authentication may be required for security
and safety reasons.
An authorized vehicle key, the digital remote
control key or another method may be used for
The proof of authorization can be started via the
BMW app or via the activation code in the corre‐
sponding smartphone function, for instance the
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authentication. Follow the corresponding instruc‐
tions on the smartphone or the Control Display.
The digital remote control key must be enabled
again to be able to use BMW Digital Key again.
1. "CAR"
Deleting a shared key
General information
Shared keys can be deleted via the smartphone
with the digital remote control key, the smart‐
phone with a shared key or via iDrive.
2. "Settings"
3. "Doors/ vehicle access"
4. "Digital Key"
5. "Reset function"
The deletion via the smartphone with the digital
remote control key will not be performed until
the vehicle is used with a key other than the key
to be deleted.
Unlocking and locking the
vehicle
The deletion via the smartphone with a shared
key or via iDrive is executed immediately.
Deleted digital keys will be removed from the list
of enabled digital keys.
Deleted digital keys cannot be restored.
Deletion via iDrive
Hold the near field communication antenna of
the smartphone directly and centered on the ex‐
ternal door handle of the driver's door.
To be able to delete a digital key via iDrive, an
authorized vehicle key must be located in the ve‐
hicle or the remote control key must be located
in the smartphone tray.
The position of the near field communication an‐
tenna depends on the smartphone model.
1. "CAR"
When locking the vehicle with the smartphone,
make sure that all doors including the trunk lid
are closed.
2. "Settings"
3. "Doors/ vehicle access"
4. "Digital Key"
5. If necessary, select the digital key.
6. "Delete key"
Starting the engine
Reset the function
To reset the BMW Digital Key function, an au‐
thorized vehicle key must be located in the vehi‐
cle.
When resetting the BMW Digital Key function, all
digital keys including the digital remote control
key will be deleted.
1. Open the cover of the smartphone tray.
After the reset, the vehicle can no longer be un‐
locked, locked or started with a digital key.
2. Place smartphone centered into the smart‐
phone tray.
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Ensure that the display is facing up.
Safety information
3. Close the cover of the smartphone tray.
4. Press the Start/Stop button to start the en‐
gine.
Warning
For some country versions, unlocking from the
inside is only possible with special knowledge.
Sale of the smartphone
Persons who spend a lengthy time in the vehi‐
cle while being exposed to extreme tempera‐
tures are at risk of injury or death. Do not lock
the vehicle from the outside when there are
people in it.
Delete all digital keys on the smartphone prior to
selling the smartphone. This ensures that that
the smartphone can no longer be used for the
vehicle.
Sale of the vehicle
Prior to selling a vehicle, reset the Digital Key
function or remove the vehicle from the Connec‐
tedDrive account of the current vehicle owner.
NOTICE
The door lock is permanently joined with the
door. The door handle can be moved. When
pulling the door handle with the integrated key
inserted, paint or the integrated key can be
damaged. There is a risk of damage to prop‐
erty, among other potential damage. Remove
the integrated key before pulling the external
door handle.
When the vehicle is removed from the Connec‐
tedDrive account, all digital keys for the vehicle
will be deleted.
Malfunction
Digital key recognition by the vehicle may mal‐
function under the following circumstances:
▷ The smartphone is shielded from the sensors
in the vehicle by a smartphone cover that is
not suitable.
Removing
▷ Objects such as a chip card or the Key Card
are located between the smartphone and the
smartphone cover.
Integrated key
General information
The driver's door can be locked and unlocked
without the vehicle key using the integrated key.
Press the button, arrow 1, and pull out the
integrated key, arrow 2.
Depending on the national-market version, the
integrated key also fits the glove compartment.
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Locking/unlocking via the door
lock
1. Pull and hold the door handle outward with
one hand.
Alarm system
The activated alarm system is triggered when
the door is opened, if the vehicle has been un‐
locked via the door lock.
The alarm system is not switched on if the vehi‐
cle is locked with the integrated key.
Buttons for the central
locking system
General information
In the event of a severe accident, the vehicle is
automatically unlocked. The hazard warning sys‐
tem and interior lights come on.
2. Guide one finger of your other hand from the
back under the cover and push the cover out.
Use the thumb for counter support to prevent
the cover from falling out of the door handle.
Overview
3. Remove the cover.
Buttons for the central locking system.
4. Unlock or lock the door lock using the
integrated key.
Locking
Press the button with the front doors
closed.
▷ The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.
▷ The vehicle is not secured against theft when
locking.
Unlocking
Press the button.
The other doors must be unlocked or locked
from the inside.
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Opening
Functional requirements
▷
Press the button to unlock all the
doors.
▷ To lock the vehicle, the vehicle key must be
outside of the vehicle near the doors.
Pull the door opener above the armrest.
▷ The next unlocking and locking cycle is not
possible until after approx. 2 seconds.
▷ Front doors: pull the door handle on the door
to open the door. The other doors remain
locked.
Unlocking
▷ Back doors: pull twice on the door handle on
the door to be opened; the first time unlocks
the door, the second time opens it. The other
doors remain locked.
General information
The behavior of the vehicle during unlocking via
the Comfort Access depends on the following
settings:
▷ If the unlocking of the vehicle is confirmed
with a light signal or a sound signal.
Comfort Access
▷ If the welcome light is switched on when the
vehicle is being unlocked.
Principle
The vehicle can be accessed without operating
the vehicle key.
Unlocking the vehicle
Carrying the vehicle key with you, e.g., in your
pants pocket, is sufficient.
The vehicle automatically detects the vehicle key
when it is in close proximity or in the car's inte‐
rior.
General information
Comfort Access supports the following func‐
tions:
Grasp the handle of a vehicle door completely.
In addition, the following functions are executed:
▷ Unlocking and locking the vehicle from the
door handle.
▷ Convenient closing.
▷ If a driver profile was assigned to the vehicle
key, this driver profile will be activated and the
settings that are stored in it will be applied.
▷ Touchless unlocking and locking of the vehi‐
cle.
▷ The interior lights are switched on, unless
they were manually switched off.
▷ Unlocking and locking the vehicle using the
BMW Digital Key.
▷ Folded in exterior mirrors are folded out.
▷ Opening trunk lid.
If the exterior mirrors were folded in via the
button in the car's interior, they will not be
folded out when unlocking.
▷ Opening and closing the trunk lid with no-
touch activation.
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▷ With anti-theft protection: Anti-theft protec‐
Convenient closing
Safety information
tion is switched off.
▷ With alarm system: The alarm system will be
switched off.
Warning
Locking
With convenient closing, body parts can be
jammed. There is a risk of injury. Make sure
that the area of movement of the doors is clear
during convenient closing.
General information
The behavior of the vehicle during locking via the
Comfort Access depends on the following set‐
tings:
Closing
▷ If the locking of the vehicle is confirmed with
a light signal or a sound signal.
▷ If the exterior mirrors are automatically folded
in when the vehicle is locked. The exterior
mirrors are not folded in when the hazard
warning flashers are switched on.
▷ If pathway lighting is activated during locking.
Locking the vehicle
Close the driver's door.
Touch the grooved surface on the handle of a
closed vehicle door with your finger and hold it
there without grasping the door handle.
In addition to locking, the windows and glass
sunroof with sun protection will be closed.
The exterior mirrors are folded in unless they
were folded in during locking. The exterior mir‐
rors are not folded in when the hazard warning
flashers are switched on.
Touch the grooved surface on the handle of a
closed vehicle door with your finger for approx.
1 second without grasping the door handle.
Opening the trunk lid
General information
If you open the trunk lid via Comfort Access,
locked doors will not be unlocked.
The following functions are executed:
▷ All doors, the trunk lid, and the fuel filler flap
are locked.
To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehicle,
do not place the vehicle key in the cargo area.
▷ With anti-theft protection: Anti-theft protec‐
tion is switched on. This prevents the doors
from being unlocked using the lock buttons
or the door openers.
▷ With alarm system: The alarm system will be
switched on.
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Safety information
General information
To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehicle,
do not place the vehicle key in the cargo area.
Warning
With automatic transmission: selector lever posi‐
tion P must be engaged for touchless opening of
the trunk lid.
Body parts can be jammed when operating the
trunk lid. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that
the area of movement of the trunk lid is clear
during opening and closing.
If the vehicle key is in the sensor area, the trunk
lid may open or close inadvertently if you unin‐
tentionally move your foot or if a foot movement
is detected.
NOTICE
The sensor has an approximate range of
5 ft/1.50 m extending from the rear of the vehi‐
cle.
During opening, the trunk lid pivots back and
up. There is a risk of damage to property,
among other potential damage. Make sure that
the area of movement of the trunk lid is clear
during opening and closing.
If you open the trunk lid with no-touch activation,
locked doors will not be unlocked.
Contactless opening and closing of the trunk lid
must be activated in the settings.
Opening
Safety information
Warning
During no-touch activation, vehicle parts may
be touched, such as the hot exhaust gas sys‐
tem. There is a risk of injury. When moving your
foot, make sure you have a firm stance and do
not touch the vehicle.
Press the button on the outer side of the trunk
lid.
Warning
Body parts can be jammed when operating the
trunk lid. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that
the area of movement of the trunk lid is clear
during opening and closing.
Opening and closing the trunk lid
with no-touch activation
Principle
The trunk lid can be opened with no-touch acti‐
vation using the vehicle key you are carrying.
With automatic tailgate operation, it can also be
closed with no-touch activation. Two sensors
detect a forward-directed foot motion in the cen‐
tral rear area and the trunk lid is opened or
closed.
NOTICE
During opening, the trunk lid pivots back and
up. There is a risk of damage to property,
among other potential damage. Make sure that
the area of movement of the trunk lid is clear
during opening and closing.
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Moving your foot again will stop the closing mo‐
tion, and moving it one more time after that will
re-open the trunk lid.
Settings
Contactless opening and closing of the tailgate
can be switched on or off.
1. "CAR"
System limits
2. "Settings"
The detection of the foot movement may be lim‐
ited due to the following external conditions:
3. "Doors/ vehicle access"
4. "Tailgate"
▷ Ice, snow or slush on the rear of the vehicle.
▷ Dirt or road salt on the rear of the vehicle.
Performing the foot movement
Movement in the range of the sensors may
cause unintended opening or closing of the
cargo area, for instance due to water running
own when cleaning the vehicle or with heavy
rainfall. To prevent such unintended opening or
closing of the cargo area in such cases, keep the
vehicle key at a sufficient distance from the rear
of the vehicle.
1. Stand in the middle behind the vehicle at ap‐
prox. one arm's length away from the rear
end.
2. Wave a foot under the vehicle in the driving
direction and immediately pull it back. With
this movement, the leg must pass through
the ranges of both sensors.
Touchless unlocking and locking
of the vehicle
Principle
The vehicle will be unlocked when the driver ap‐
proaches the locked vehicle with the vehicle key.
When the driver walks away from the unlocked
vehicle with the vehicle key, the vehicle will be
locked.
Opening
Perform the foot movement described earlier.
General information
The vehicle will be unlocked when an authorized
vehicle key is detected in the unlocking zone.
Before the trunk lid opens, the hazard warning
system flashes.
The unlocking zone is located within a radius of
approx. 3 ft/1 m around the door handles.
With automatic tailgate: Moving your foot again
will stop the opening motion, and moving it one
more time after that will close the trunk lid.
The vehicle will be locked when the vehicle key
leaves the locking zone.
Closing
The locking zone is located within a radius of ap‐
prox. 7 ft/2 m around the door handles.
The trunk lid can only be closed with no-touch
activation if automatic tailgate operation is active.
If the vehicle key is located in the unlocking zone
for an extended period of time without move‐
ment, the vehicle will be locked automatically.
Perform the foot movement described earlier.
The hazard warning system flashes and an
acoustic signal sounds.
If a passenger is detected in the front passenger
seat during locking and the safety belt of the
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front passenger is engaged in the safety belt
buckle during locking:
Locking after Remote Control
Parking
▷ The vehicle will be locked but not secured
against theft.
In the following situations, lock the vehicle with
the vehicle key:
▷ The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.
▷ After Remote Control Parking.
The behavior of the vehicle during touchless un‐
locking/locking depends on the following set‐
tings:
▷ After the initial trip, after the vehicle was man‐
euvered out of the parking space with Re‐
mote Control Parking.
▷ If the automatic unlocking is active.
▷ If the automatic locking is active.
Malfunction
Vehicle key detection by the vehicle may mal‐
function under the following circumstances:
▷ If only the driver's door and the fuel filler flap
or all access to the vehicle will be unlocked.
▷ The battery of the vehicle key is discharged.
Only driver's door and fuel filler flap: the driv‐
er's door and fuel filler flap will only be un‐
locked when the driver approaches the vehi‐
cle on the driver's side.
▷ Fault of the radio link from transmission tow‐
ers or other equipment with high transmitting
power.
All vehicle entry points: the vehicle will be un‐
locked regardless of the side on which the
driver approaches the vehicle.
▷ Shielding of the vehicle key due to metal ob‐
jects.
▷ If the unlocking and locking of the vehicle is
confirmed with a light signal or a sound sig‐
nal.
Do not transport the vehicle key together with
metal objects.
▷ Fault of the radio link from mobile phones or
other electronic devices in direct proximity to
the vehicle key.
▷ If the welcome light is switched on when the
vehicle is being unlocked.
▷ If pathway lighting is activated during locking.
Do not carry the vehicle key in close proximity
to other electronic devices.
▷ If the exterior mirrors are automatically folded
out and in when the vehicle is unlocked and
locked.
Wet or snowy conditions may disrupt the locking
request detection on the door handles.
In the case of a malfunction, unlock and lock the
vehicle using the buttons of the vehicle key or
use the integrated key.
Functional requirements
▷ The drive-ready state must be turned off.
▷ Unlocking: when entering the unlocking zone,
the doors and trunk lid must be closed.
Additional information:
▷ Locking: when leaving the locking zone, the
doors and trunk lid must be closed.
Trunk lid
▷ For touchless locking of the vehicle, no sec‐
ond vehicle key can be located in a radius of
six meters around the vehicle.
General information
To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehicle,
do not place the vehicle key in the cargo area.
▷ If the vehicle has been in the idle state for
several days, touchless unlocking/locking is
not possible until after the vehicle has been
driven.
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Depending on the vehicle equipment and coun‐
Without automatic tailgate
operation: opening and closing
try version, it is possible to specify whether the
trunk lid can be unlocked with the vehicle key
and how the vehicle doors will respond to this.
Opening from the outside
With automatic transmission: selector lever posi‐
tion P must be engaged to open the trunk lid
with the vehicle key.
It may not be possible to open the trunk lid when
the vehicle is in valet parking mode.
Additional information:
Safety information
▷ Unlock the vehicle and then press the button
on the outer side of the trunk lid.
Warning
▷ With Comfort Access: carry the vehicle key
with you and press the button on the outer
side of the trunk lid.
Body parts can be jammed when operating the
trunk lid. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that
the area of movement of the trunk lid is clear
during opening and closing.
▷
Press and hold the button on the ve‐
hicle key for approx. 1 second.
When unlocking with the vehicle key, the
doors may also be unlocked.
NOTICE
During opening, the trunk lid pivots back and
up. There is a risk of damage to property,
among other potential damage. Make sure that
the area of movement of the trunk lid is clear
during opening and closing.
Open from inside
Press the button in the storage compart‐
ment of the driver's door.
Closing
Grasp the recess grips and pull the trunk lid
down.
With Comfort Access: With the driver’s
door closed, press the button on the in‐
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side of the trunk lid to lock an unlocked vehicle
before closing the trunk lid.
▷ By pressing the button on the vehicle key.
Pressing again continues the opening mo‐
tion.
▷ By pressing or pulling the button in the driv‐
er's door. Pressing again continues the open‐
ing motion.
With automatic tailgate
operation: opening and closing
Opening
Closing
From the outside
From the outside
▷
Press the button on the inside of the
trunk lid.
With Comfort Access:
▷
Press the button on the inside of the
trunk lid.
The vehicle will be locked after closing the
trunk lid. The driver's door must be closed for
this purpose and the vehicle key must be out‐
side of the vehicle in the area of the trunk lid.
▷ Unlock the vehicle and then press the button
on the outer side of the trunk lid.
▷ With Comfort Access: carry the vehicle key
with you and press the button on the outer
side of the trunk lid.
From the inside
Pull and hold the button in the storage
compartmenr of the driver's door.
▷
Press and hold the button on the ve‐
hicle key for approx. 1 second.
The vehicle key must be located inside the vehi‐
cle for this function.
Depending on the setting, the doors may also
be unlocked.
An acoustic signal sounds before the trunk lid is
closed.
From the inside
Press the button in the storage compart‐
Interruption of the closing procedure
ment of the driver's door.
The closing procedure is interrupted in the fol‐
lowing situations:
Interruption of the opening procedure
The opening operation is interrupted:
▷ When the vehicle starts moving.
▷ If the vehicle starts off with a jerky movement.
▷ By pressing the button on the outer side of
the trunk lid. Pressing again re-opens the
trunk lid.
▷ By pressing the button on the outer side of
the trunk lid. Pressing again closes the trunk
lid.
▷ By pressing the button on the inside of the
trunk lid. Pressing again re-opens the trunk
lid.
▷ By pressing the button on the inside of the
trunk lid. Pressing again closes the trunk lid.
▷ By releasing the button in the driver's door.
Pulling again and holding continues the clos‐
ing motion.
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Valet parking mode
In the event of an electrical malfunction, operate
the unlocked trunk lid manually with a slow and
smooth motion.
Principle
In the valet parking mode, the Control Display is
disabled. The operation via iDrive is no longer
possible.
Trunk emergency unlocking
E.g., this mode can be used when the vehicle is
handed over for valet parking.
General information
In the valet parking mode, it is not possible to
change vehicle settings via iDrive. Personal pro‐
files cannot be changed. Personal data cannot
be displayed.
Additionally, the following actions are carried out:
▷ The volume of the audio system is limited.
Pull the handle inside the cargo area.
The trunk lid unlocks.
▷ The integrated Universal Remote Control is
deactivated.
▷ DSC cannot be switched off.
Soft-close automatic
function
▷ Depending on the vehicle, the trunk lid can
be locked and disconnected from the central
locking system.
Safety information
Functional requirements
▷ At least one driver profile has been created.
Warning
Body parts can be jammed while operating the
doors. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that
the area of movement of the doors is clear dur‐
ing opening and closing.
▷ A driver profile or the guest profile is active.
▷ At least one driver profile has an assigned
ConnectedDrive account.
Accessing the menu for the valet
parking mode
Closing
To close the doors, push lightly.
Via the switch-off screen
Closing occurs automatically.
After switching off drive-ready state the switch-
off screen will be displayed. Select the entry for
the valet parking mode on the switch-off screen.
Via the display bar at the upper edge
of the Control Display
1. Tip the Controller up.
2. "Valet parking mode"
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The trunk lid will be locked and disconnected
from the central locking system.
Via the vehicle settings
1. "CAR"
4. "Activate now"
2. "Settings"
This PIN can be used once to deactivate the
valet parking mode for the active guest pro‐
file.
3. "General settings"
4. "Valet parking mode"
Activating the valet parking
mode
Deactivating valet parking mode
General information
The lock screen of the valet parking mode is dis‐
played on the Control Display.
General information
Before activating the valet parking mode, a PIN
must be set up to be able to deactivate the valet
parking mode at a future time.
The deactivation of the valet parking mode de‐
pends on which driver profile is selected on the
lock screen.
The procedure for entering the PIN varies de‐
pending on the active driver profile.
Driver profile with PIN
Driver profile with PIN
A PIN has been stored for the active driver pro‐
file.
Regardless of which driver activated the valet
parking mode, a driver can deactivate the valet
parking mode by entering his/her PIN.
It is not necessary to enter another PIN.
1. "Lock tailgate as well"
1. Select driver profile.
2. Enter the assigned PIN for the driver profile.
The trunk lid will be locked and disconnected
from the central locking system.
If you forgot the PIN, the valet parking mode
must be deactivated by entering the assigned
ConnectedDrive access data.
2. "Activate now"
Driver profile without PIN
Driver profile without PIN
The valet parking mode was activated by another
person. To deactivate the valet parking mode, a
driver without a PIN has to enter the access data
for his ConnectedDrive account.
A PIN must be assigned to the driver profile.
1. "PIN"
2. Enter PIN.
3. "Lock tailgate as well"
4. "Activate linkage"
5. "Activate now"
1. Select driver profile.
2. Enter the ConnectedDrive access data as‐
signed to the driver profile.
Guest profile
The guest profile is the active driver profile.
A PIN must be entered.
1. "PIN"
2. Enter PIN.
3. "Lock tailgate as well"
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3. "Doors/ vehicle access"
Guest profile
4. Deactivate or activate the desired confirma‐
tion signals:
In the guest profile, the valet parking mode can
only be deactivated if the valet parking mode was
activated in the guest profile.
▷ "Flash when locking/unlocking"
Unlocking is signaled by blinking twice,
locking by blinking once.
1. Select guest profile.
2. Enter the PIN that was specified during acti‐
vation.
▷ With alarm system:
"Sound when locking/unlocking"
If the PIN has been forgotten, the valet parking
mode must be deactivated via a personal driver
profile.
Unlocking is confirmed with two sound
signals, locking is confirmed with one
sound signal.
Settings
Folding mirrors in automatically
1. "CAR"
General information
2. "Settings"
Depending on the vehicle equipment and coun‐
try version, various settings for opening and clos‐
ing are possible.
3. "Doors/ vehicle access"
4. "Fold mirrors in when locked"
These settings are stored for the driver profile
currently used.
Automatic unlocking
1. "CAR"
2. "Settings"
Unlocking and locking
3. "Doors/ vehicle access"
4. Select the desired setting:
Doors
1. "CAR"
5.
▷ "Unlock doors when in Park"
▷ "Unlock at end of trip"
2. "Settings"
3. "Key button settings"
After drive-ready state is switched off by
pressing the Start/Stop button, the locked
vehicle is automatically unlocked.
4.
Select the icon.
5. Select the desired setting:
▷ "Driver's door only"
Automatic locking
1. "CAR"
Only the driver's door and the fuel filler
flap are unlocked. Pressing again unlocks
the entire vehicle.
2. "Settings"
3. "Doors/ vehicle access"
4. "Lock in a few minutes"
▷ "All doors"
The entire vehicle is unlocked.
The vehicle locks automatically after a while if
no door is opened after unlocking.
Confirmation signals from the
vehicle
1. "CAR"
2. "Settings"
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Trunk lid
Establishing idle state after
opening the front doors
Trunk lid and doors
1. "CAR"
You can set up if only the trunk lid will be un‐
locked or if the doors will also be unlocked when
the trunk lid is unlocked
2. "Settings"
3. "Doors/ vehicle access"
4. "Turn off vehicle after opening door"
Idle state, refer to page 39.
Depending on the vehicle equipment and coun‐
try version, this setting may not be offered.
1. "CAR"
2. "Settings"
Alarm system
3. "Key button settings"
General information
4.
Select the icon.
When the vehicle is locked, the vehicle alarm
system reacts to the following changes:
The text next to the icon indicates the current
setting.
▷ Opening a door, the hood or the trunk lid.
▷ Movements in the car's interior.
5. Select the desired setting:
▷ "Tailgate"
▷ Changes in the vehicle tilt, for instance, dur‐
ing attempts at stealing a wheel or when tow‐
ing the vehicle.
Depending on the equipment, the trunk
lid will be unlocked or opened.
▷ "Tailgate and door(s)"
▷ Disconnected battery voltage.
Depending on the equipment, the trunk
lid will be unlocked or opened and the
doors are unlocked.
▷ Improper use of the socket for OBD Onboard
Diagnosis.
▷ Locking the vehicle while a device is con‐
nected to the socket for the OBD Onboard-
Diagnosis.
▷ "Tailgate opens only when vehicle is
unlocked."
The vehicle must be unlocked before the
trunk lid can be used with the vehicle key.
The alarm system signals these changes visually
and acoustically:
▷ "Lock tailgate button"
▷ Acoustic alarm:
The operation of the trunk lid via the vehi‐
cle key is disabled.
Depending on local regulations, the acoustic
alarm may be suppressed.
Comfort Access
▷ Visual alarm:
By flashing of the hazard warning system and
headlights, where required.
Touchless locking and unlocking
Contactless locking and unlocking can be
switched on or off.
Do not modify the system to ensure function of
the alarm system.
1. "CAR"
Turning on/off
2. "Settings"
The alarm system is switched on or off as soon
as the vehicle is locked with the vehicle key or
unlocked or locked via Comfort Access.
3. "Doors/ vehicle access"
4. "Comfort access"
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not correctly closed. Correctly closed access
points are secured.
Opening the doors with the alarm
system switched on
The alarm system is triggered when a door is
opened if the door was unlocked using the
integrated key in the door lock.
When the still open access points are closed,
the interior motion sensor and tilt alarm sen‐
sor will be switched on.
▷ The indicator light goes out after unlocking:
The vehicle has not been tampered with.
Opening the trunk lid with the
alarm system switched on
The trunk lid can be opened even when the
alarm system is switched on.
▷ The indicator light flashes after unlocking un‐
til drive-ready state is switched on, but no
longer than approx. 5 minutes:
An alarm has been triggered.
After the trunk lid is closed, it is locked and moni‐
tored again provided the doors are locked. The
hazard warning system flashes once.
Tilt alarm sensor
The tilt of the vehicle is monitored.
Panic mode
You can trigger the alarm system if you find your‐
self in a dangerous situation.
The alarm system responds in situations such as
attempts to steal a wheel or when the vehicle is
towed.
▷ Press the button on the vehicle key
and hold for at least 3 seconds.
Interior motion sensor
The windows and the glass sunroof must be
closed for the system to function properly.
▷ Briefly press the button on the vehicle key
three times in succession.
To switch off the alarm: press any button.
Avoiding unintentional alarms
General information
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor
can trigger an alarm, although no unauthorized
action occurred.
Indicator light on the interior
mirror
Possible situations for an unwanted alarm:
▷ In automatic car washes.
▷ In duplex garages.
▷ During transport on trains carrying vehicles, at
sea or on a trailer.
▷ With animals in the vehicle.
▷ The indicator light flashes briefly every 2 sec‐
onds:
▷ When the vehicle is locked after start of fuel‐
ing.
The alarm system is switched on.
The tilt alarm sensor and the interior motion sen‐
sor can be switched off in such situations.
▷ Indicator light flashes for approx. 10 seconds,
then it flashes briefly every 2 seconds:
Interior motion sensor and tilt alarm sensor
are not active, as doors, hood, or trunk lid are
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Switching off the tilt alarm sensor
and interior motion sensor
Safety information
Press the button on the vehicle key within
10 seconds as soon as the vehicle is
locked.
Warning
When operating the windows, body parts and
objects can be jammed. There is a risk of injury
or risk of damage to property. Make sure that
the area of movement of the windows is clear
during opening and closing.
The indicator light lights up for approx. 2 sec‐
onds and then continues to flash.
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor
are switched off until the vehicle is locked again.
Overview
Ending the alarm
▷ Unlock the vehicle with the vehicle key.
▷ Unlock the vehicle with the integrated key
and activate the drive-ready state via emer‐
gency detection of the vehicle key.
▷ With Comfort Access: when carrying the ve‐
hicle key, grasp the driver's door or front pas‐
senger door handle completely.
Power windows
Safety switch
Power windows
General information
The windows can be opened with the vehicle
key from the outside as well as closed with Com‐
fort Access.
Functional requirements
The windows can be operated under the follow‐
ing conditions.
With Comfort Access: The windows can be
closed from the outside via Comfort Access.
▷ Standby state is switched on.
▷ Drive readiness is switched on.
The vehicle key must be in the car's interior.
When a window is often opened in the same po‐
sition, this task can be performed by the BMW
Intelligent Personal Assistant. For instance when
the same parking garage is frequently used.
Opening
▷
Press the switch to the resistance
point.
Additional information:
The window opens while the switch is being
held.
▷ BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, refer to
page 50.
▷
Press the switch beyond the resist‐
ance point.
The window opens automatically. Pressing
the switch again stops the motion.
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The window closes with limited jam protec‐
tion. If the closing force exceeds a specific
threshold, closing is interrupted.
Closing
▷
Pull the switch to the resistance
point.
The window closes while the switch is being
held.
2.
Pull the switch past the resistance
point again within approx. 4 seconds and hold
it there.
▷
Pull the switch beyond the resist‐
ance point.
The window closes without jam protection.
The window closes automatically if the door
is closed. Pulling again stops the motion.
Safety switch
Principle
The safety switch can be used to prevent chil‐
dren, for instance from opening and closing the
rear windows using the switches in the rear.
Jam protection system
Principle
The jam protection prevents objects or body
parts becoming jammed between the door frame
and window while a window is being closed.
If an accident of a certain severity occurs, the
safety function is switched off automatically.
General information
Turning on/off
If resistance or a blockage is detected while a
window is being closed, the closing action is in‐
terrupted.
Press the button.
The LED lights up if the safety function
is switched on.
Safety information
Rear window roller
sunblind
Warning
Accessories on the windows such as antennas
can impact jam protection. There is a risk of in‐
jury. Do not install accessories in the area of
movement of the windows.
Safety information
NOTICE
Closing without the jam protection
system
In case of danger from the outside or if ice might
prevent normal closing, proceed as follows:
When operating the roller sunblind, objects
stored on the rear shelf may damage the roller
sunblind. There is a risk of damage to property,
among other potential damage. Make sure that
the area of movement of the roller sunblind is
clear during the operation.
1.
Pull the switch past the resistance
point and hold it there.
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Overview
Roller sunblinds, rear side
windows
Safety information
Warning
With closed roller sunblinds and open windows,
the roller sunblinds may be strained while driv‐
ing due to the wind. The roller sunblinds may
be damaged and vehicle occupants may be
harmed. There is a risk of injury. Do not open
the windows while driving if the roller sunblinds
are closed.
Button for the roller sunblind.
Operation
Press the button to open the closed
roller sunblind or to close the open roller
sunblind.
Pull out the roller sunblind at the loop and hook it
onto the bracket.
If the button is pressed again during the move‐
ment, the roller sunblind is moved in the oppo‐
site direction.
Glass sunroof
General information
The glass sunroof and the sun protection are op‐
erated using the same switch.
System limits
If you are no longer able to move the roller sun‐
blind after having activated it consecutively a
number of times, the overheating protection
mechanism is active. The system is blocked for a
limited time to prevent overheating. Let the sys‐
tem cool.
The glass sunroof can be opened from the out‐
side with the vehicle key and also closed with
Comfort Access.
With Comfort Access: The glass sunroof can be
closed from the outside via Comfort Access.
The roller sunblind cannot be moved at low inte‐
rior temperatures.
Safety information
Warning
Body parts can be jammed when operating the
glass sunroof. There is a risk of injury. Make
sure that the area of movement of the glass
sunroof is clear during opening and closing.
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Overview
Opening/closing the glass
sunroof and sun protection
separately
▷ Slide switch back to the resist‐
ance point and hold.
Holding down the switch
opens the sun protection. If
the sun protection is already
fully open, the glass sunroof
opens.
Opening/closing the glass sun‐
roof.
▷ Slide switch forward to the resistance point
and hold.
The glass sunroof closes while the switch is
being held. If the glass sunroof is already
closed or in the tilted position, the sun pro‐
tection closes.
Functional requirements
The glass sunroof and the sun protection can be
operated under the following conditions.
▷ Slide the switch back past the resistance
point.
The sun protection opens automatically. If the
sun protection is already fully open, the glass
sunroof opens automatically.
▷ Standby state is switched on.
▷ Drive readiness is switched on.
The vehicle key must be in the car's interior.
Pressing the switch again stops the motion.
▷ Push the switch forward past the resistance
point.
Lifting/closing glass sunroof
Push switch briefly upward.
The glass sunroof closes automatically. If the
glass sunroof is already closed or in the tilted
position, the sun protection closes automati‐
cally.
▷ The closed glass sunroof tilts
and the sun protection opens
slightly.
Pressing the switch again stops the motion.
▷ The opened glass sunroof
closes until it is in the tilted
position. The sun protection
does not move.
Opening/closing the glass
sunroof and sun protection
together
▷ The tilted glass sunroof closes.
▷ Briefly press out the switch
twice in succession toward
the rear past the resistance
point.
The glass sunroof and sun
protection are opening to‐
gether.
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Pressing the switch again
stops the motion.
1. Close all doors.
2. Push the switch forward past the resistance
point and hold.
▷ Briefly press out the switch twice in succes‐
sion toward the front past the resistance
point.
The glass sunroof closes with limited jam
protection. If the closing force exceeds a spe‐
cific threshold, closing is interrupted.
The glass sunroof and sun protection are
closing together.
3. Push the switch forward again past the resist‐
ance point and hold until the glass sunroof
closes without jam protection. Make sure that
the closing path is clear.
Pressing the switch again stops the motion.
Comfort position
In some models, the wind noises in the car's in‐
terior are lowest when the glass sunroof is not
fully open. In these models, the automatic func‐
tion initially only opens the glass sunroof up to
this comfort position.
Closing from the lifted position
without jam protection
In case of danger from the outside or if icing
might prevent normal closing, proceed as fol‐
lows:
Pressing the switch again opens the glass sun‐
roof fully.
Jam protection system
Concept
The jam protection prevents objects or body
parts from becoming jammed between the roof
and glass sunroof while the glass sunroof is clos‐
ing.
1. Close all doors.
2. Push the switch forward past the resistance
point and hold.
Initializing after a power
interruption
General information
If a resistance or blockage is detected while the
glass sunroof is closing, the closing operation is
interrupted once the roof reaches the half-open
position, or it is stopped when closing from the
tilted position.
General information
After a power interruption during the opening or
closing process, the glass sunroof can only be
operated to a limited extent. Initializing the sys‐
tem can help in this case.
Closing from the open position
without jam protection
The system can be initialized under the following
conditions:
In case of danger from the outside or if icing
might prevent normal closing, proceed as fol‐
lows:
▷ The vehicle is parked in a horizontal position.
▷ The vehicle will not be moved until the initiali‐
zation is completed.
▷ The drive-ready state is established.
▷ The outside temperature is above 41 ℉/5 ℃.
During initialization, the glass sunroof closes
without jam protection.
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Make sure that the closing path is clear.
Initializing the system
Press the switch up and hold it
until the initialization is complete:
Initialization begins within 15 seconds.
▷ If the glass sunroof is closed, it opens then
closes again.
▷ If the glass sunroof is open, it first closes,
then opens and closes again.
Initialization is complete once the glass sunroof
and sun protection have opened then closed
again.
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