Controls -> Opening and closing for your BMW 7 Series 2008-2014
Opening and closing
Integrated key
Remote control/key
Buttons on the remote control
Press the button on the back of the remote con‐
trol, arrow 1, and pull out the key, arrow 2.
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Unlocking
The integrated key fits the following locks:
Locking
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Driver's door.
Trunk lid.
Opening the trunk lid
Panic mode*, headlamp courtesy delay fea‐
ture
Storage compartment in the front center
armrest.
The storage compartment contains a switch for
separately securing the trunk lid, refer to
page 41.
General information
The vehicle is supplied with two remote controls
with keys.
Replacing the battery
Every remote control contains a replaceable
battery.
The settings called up and implemented when
the vehicle is unlocked depend on which remote
control is used to unlock the vehicle, Personal
Profile, refer to page 33.
In addition, information about service require‐
ments is stored in the remote control, Service
data in the remote control, refer to page 258.
1. Take the integrated key out of the remote
control.
2. Push in the catch with the key, arrow 1.
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.
5. Press the cover closed.
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Take the used battery to a recycling cen‐
ter or to your service center.
Personal Profile
The concept
New remote controls
You can obtain new remote controls from your
service center.
Personal Profile concept
You can set several of your vehicle's functions
to suit your personal needs and preferences.
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The settings are automatically saved in the
profile currently activated.
Loss of the remote controls
Lost remote controls can be blocked by your
service center.
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Whenthevehicleisunlocked, theprofilethat
was last detected and called up with the re‐
mote control is used.
Emergency detection of remote control
It is possible to switch on the ignition or start the
engine in situations such as the following:
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Your personal settings will be recognized
and called up again even if the vehicle has
beenused inthemeantimebysomeoneelse
with another remote control.
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Interference of radio transmission to remote
control by external sources.
The individual settings are stored for three Per‐
sonal Profiles and one guest profile.
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Discharged battery in the remote control.
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 Pro‐
file function. For more information, contact your
service center.
Starting the engine in case of
emergency detection of remote control
Transmission takes place via:
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The USB interface*, refer to page 138, in
the glove compartment onto a USB device.
Profile management
Opening the profiles
A different profile can be called up than the one
associated with the remote control currently in
use.
If a corresponding Check Control message ap‐
pears, hold the remote control, as shown,
against the marked area on the steering column
and press the Start/Stop button within 10 sec‐
onds while pressing the brake.
1. "Settings"
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2. "Profiles"
1. "Settings"
2. "Profiles"
3. "Import profile"
3. Select a profile.
The profile that is opened is assigned to the re‐
mote control currently in use.
4. USB interface, refer to page 138: "USB
device"
Renaming profiles
1. "Settings"
Exporting profiles
Most settings of the active profile and the saved
contacts can be exported.
2. "Profiles"
The current profile is selected.
3. Open "Options".
4. "Rename current profile"
This can be useful for storing and opening per‐
sonal settings, for instance if settings are acci‐
dentally changed or deleted.
1. "Settings"
2. "Profiles"
3. "Export profile"
4. USB interface, refer to page 138: "USB
device"
Using the guest profile
The guest profile can be used to make individual
settings without affecting the three Personal
Profiles.
Resetting profiles
The settings of the active profile are reset to
their default values.
This can be useful for drivers who are using the
vehicle temporarily and do not have their own
profile.
1. "Settings"
2. "Profiles"
1. "Settings"
The current profile is selected.
3. Open "Options".
4. "Reset current profile"
2. "Profiles"
3. The current profile is selected.
4. Open "Guest".
5. Create the settings.
Note: the guest profile cannot be renamed.
Importing profiles
Existing settings and contacts are overwritten
with the imported profile.
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Radio, refer to page 172: stored stations,
station listened to last, special settings.
Display profile list during start
The profile list can be displayed during each
start for selecting the desired profile.
Backup camera, refer to page 116: selec‐
tion of functions and type of display.
1. "Settings"
Side View, refer to page 118: selection of
the display type.
2. "Profiles"
3. Open "Options".
4. "Display user list at startup"
Language on the Control Display, refer to
page 81.
Lane departure warning, refer to page 94:
last setting, on/off.
Personal Profile settings
The following functions and settings can be
stored in a profile.
Active Blind Spot Detection, refer to
page 95: last setting, on/off.
More information on the settings can be found
under:
Triple turn signal activation, refer to
page 70.
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Active Cruise Control: collision warning, re‐
fer to page 110.
Locking the vehicle, refer to page 39: after
a brief period or after starting to drive.
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Exterior mirror position, refer to page 58.
CD/Multimedia, refer to page 179: audio
source listened to last.
Central locking system
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Dynamic Driving Control: sport program, re‐
fer to page 103.
The concept
The central locking system becomes active
when the driver's door is closed.
Driver's seat position, refer to page 37: au‐
tomatic retrieval after unlocking.
The system simultaneously engages and re‐
leases the locks on the following:
Programmable memory buttons, refer to
page 23: assignment.
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Doors.
Head-up Display, refer to page 123: selec‐
tion, brightness and position of the display.
Trunk lid.
Fuel filler flap.
Headlamp courtesy delay feature, refer to
page 84: time setting.
Operating from the outside
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Tone, refer to page 170: tone settings.
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Via the remote control.
Automatic climate control, refer to
page 125: settings.
Via the driver's door lock*.
Via the door handles*.
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Steering wheel position, refer to page 60.
Navigation, refer to page 152: map views,
route criteria, voice output on/off.
Via the button in the trunk lid*.
The following takes place simultaneously when
locking/unlocking the vehicle via the remote
control:
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Night Vision with pedestrian detection, refer
to page 120: selection of functions and type
of display.
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Anti-theft protection is switched on/off.
Doors cannot be unlocked using the lock
buttons or the door opener.
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Daytime running lights*, refer to page 85:
current setting.
Park Distance Control PDC, refer to
page 171: adjusting the signal tone volume.
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The welcome lamps, interior lamps and
courtesy lamps* are switched on and off.
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The alarm system*, refer to page 43, is
armed or disarmed.
3. "Unlock button:"
Operating from the inside
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.
Via the button for the central locking system.
If the vehicle has been locked from inside, the
fuel filler flap remains unlocked.
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"All doors"
If an accident of a certain severity occurs, the
central locking system unlocks automatically.
The entire vehicle is unlocked.
The hazard warning system and interior lamps
come on.
Convenient opening
The remote control can be used to simultane‐
ously open the windows and the glass sunroof*.
Press and hold the button on the re‐
mote control.
Opening and closing: from the
outside
The windows and the glass sunroof* open.
Releasing the button stops the motion.
Using the remote control
General information
Locking
Press the button on the remote control.
Take the remote control with you
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.◀
Do not lock 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.◀
Unlocking
Press the button.
The vehicle is unlocked.
Switching on the interior lamps,
courtesy lamps*, and welcome lamps
Press the button on the remote control
with the vehicle locked.
You can set how the vehicle is to be unlocked.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
Panic mode*
1. "Settings"
You can trigger the alarm system if you find
yourself in a dangerous situation.
2. "Door locks"
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Press the button on the remote control
for at least 3 seconds.
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.
To switch off the alarm: press any button.
Switching on the headlamp courtesy
delay feature
When the vehicle is unlocked, these positions
are automatically retrieved if this function was
activated.
Briefly press the button on the remote
control.
Pinch hazard when moving back the seat
The duration can be set in the Control Display.
If this function is used, first make sure that
the footwell behind the driver's seat is empty.
Otherwise, people can be injured or objects
damaged when the seat is moved back.◀
Opening the trunk lid
Press the button on the remote control
for approx. 1 second and release.
The adjustment procedure is interrupted:
The trunk lid opens, regardless of whether it was
previously locked or unlocked.
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When a seat position switch is pressed.
When a button of the seat, mirror, and steer‐
ing wheel memory is pressed briefly.
During opening, the trunk lid pivots back and up.
Ensure that adequate clearance is available be‐
fore opening.
Activating the setting
1. "Settings"
In some vehicle equipment variants, the trunk lid
can only be opened using the remote control if
the vehicle was unlocked first.
2. "Door locks"
To avoid locking yourself out of the vehicle, do
not place the remote control into the cargo area.
The trunk lid is locked again as soon as it is
pushed closed.
3. "Last seat position auto."
Confirmation signals from the vehicle
1. "Settings"
2. "Door locks"
3. Deactivate or activate the desired confirma‐
tion signals.
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"Acoustic sig. lock/unlock"
"Flash when lock/unlock"
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 interference from
external sources such as mobile phones, metal
objects, overhead power lines, transmission
towers, etc.
If this occurs, unlock or lock the vehicle at the
door lock using the key.
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For US owners only
Remove the key before pulling the door
handle
The transmitter and receiver units comply with
part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communication
Commission regulations. Operation is governed
by the following:
Before pulling the outside door handle, remove
the key to avoid damaging the paintwork and the
key.◀
FCC ID:
In some country-specific versions, the alarm
system* is triggered if the vehicle is unlocked via
the door lock.
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LX8766S.
LX8766E.
LX8CAS.
Manual operation
LX8CAS2.
MYTCAS4.
If an electrical malfunction occurs, lock or unlock
the vehicle using a key via the door lock on the
driver's door.
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*
In some vehicle equipment versions, only the
driver's door can be locked via the door lock.
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This device may not cause harmful interfer‐
ence, and
To lock all doors and the trunk lid at once:
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this device must accept any interference re‐
ceived, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
1. With the doors closed, lock the vehicle using
the button for the central locking system in
the interior.
Any unauthorized modifications or changes to
these devices could void the user's authority to
operate this equipment.
2. Unlock and open the driver's or front pas‐
senger door.
3. Lock the vehicle.
Using the door lock
General information
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Lock the driver's door using the
integrated key in the door lock, or
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Press down the lock button of the front
passenger door and close the door from
the outside.
The fuel filler flap can only be locked using the
remote control.
Do not lock 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.◀
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The vehicle locks automatically after
you drive away.
Opening and closing: from the
inside
Unlocking and opening*
Doors
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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 armrest
or
Automatic Soft Closing*
To close the doors, push lightly.
It is closed automatically.
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Pull the door opener twice individually on
each door: the first time unlocks the door,
the second time opens it.
Danger of pinching
Make sure that the closing path of the
doors is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀
Locking and unlocking
Press the button in the vehicle.
The doors and the trunk lid are locked
or unlocked when the front doors are closed, but
they are not secured against theft.
Trunk lid
Opening
The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.
During opening, the trunk lid pivots back and up.
Ensure that adequate clearance is available be‐
fore opening.
Automatic locking
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
Opening from the outside
1. "Settings"
2. "Door locks"
3. Select the desired function:
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"Lock if no door is opened"
The vehicle locks automatically after a
short period of time if a door is not
opened.
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"Lock after start. to drive"
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Press the button on the trunk lid.
Press the button on the remote
control for approx. 1 second and re‐
lease.
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Danger of pinching
Opening from the inside
Push the button in the driver's footwell.
Make sure that the closing path of the
trunk lid is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀
If the vehicle is stationary, the trunk lid opens if
it is not locked.
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 remote
control may be locked inside the vehicle when
the trunk lid is closed.◀
Manual release
All of the vehicle's keys fit the trunk lid lock, lo‐
cated in the license plate recess.
Automatic Soft Closing
To close it completely, push the trunk lid down
lightly.
It is closed automatically.
Locking the vehicle*
Turn the key all the way to the left. The trunk lid
unlocks.
To avoid locking yourself out of the vehicle, do
not place the key or remote control in the cargo
area.
The trunk lid is locked again as soon as it is
pushed closed.
If the trunk lid is opened via the lock with the
alarm system armed, the alarm is triggered.
Press the button on the inside of the trunk lid.
The vehicle is locked completely.
Therefore, unlock the vehicle first.
If the alarm has been triggered accidentally:
switch off the alarm, refer to page 43.
Automatic trunk lid operation*
Opening
The trunk lid opens fully.
Closing
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 exterior of the trunk
lid.
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Press the button on the remote
control or in the driver's footwell.
Pressing the button again stops the motion.
The opening process is interrupted as well:
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When starting the engine.
When the vehicle starts moving.
By pressing the button in the driver's foot‐
well.
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Press the button on the exterior of the trunk
lid.
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By pressing the button on the inside of the
trunk lid.
Pressing again stops the motion.
Closing
The closing operation is interrupted:
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When starting the engine.
The vehicle starts off with jerks.
Danger of pinching
Make sure that the closing path of the
trunk lid is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀
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 remote
control may be locked inside the vehicle when
the trunk lid is closed.◀
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Press the button on the inside of the trunk
lid.
The trunk lid closes automatically.
Pressing again stops the motion.
Manual operation
If an electrical malfunction occurs:
1. Manually unlock the trunk lid, refer to
page 40.
2. Open or close the trunk lid slowly and
smoothly.
Locking separately
The trunk lid can be locked separately using the
switch in the front center armrest.
With Comfort Access:
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Press the button, arrow 1, on the inside of
the trunk lid.
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Trunk lid secured, arrow 1.
Trunk lid not secured, ar‐
row 2.
The trunk lid closes automatically.
Pressing again stops the motion.
Press the button, arrow 2.
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The trunk lid closes automatically and the
vehicle is locked.
Slide the switch into the arrow 1 position. This
secures the trunk lid and disconnects it from the
central locking system.
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When the center armrest is locked, the tailgate
cannot be accessed. This is beneficial when the
vehicle is parked using valet service. The infra‐
red remote control can be handed out without
the key.
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The engine can only be started if the remote
control is inside the vehicle.
Comparison with ordinary remote
control
The functions can be controlled by pressing the
buttons or via Comfort Access.
Emergency unlocking*
Unlocking
Pull the handle inside the cargo area.
The trunk lid unlocks.
Fully grasp a door handle, arrow 1. This corre‐
sponds to pressing the
button.
Comfort Access*
Locking
The concept
The vehicle can be accessed without activating
the remote control.
All you need to do is to have the remote control
with you, e.g., in your jacket pocket.
The vehicle automatically detects the remote
control when it is nearby or in the passenger
compartment.
Comfort Access supports the following func‐
tions:
Press the area on the door handle, arrow 2, with
your finger for approx. 1 second.
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Unlocking/locking of the vehicle.
Convenient closing.
This corresponds to pressing the
button.
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.
Unlocking of the trunk lid separately.
Starting the engine.
Functional requirements
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There are no external sources of interfer‐
ence nearby.
Convenient closing
Press the area, arrow 2, with your finger and
hold.
To lock the vehicle, the remote control must
be located outside of the vehicle.
In addition to locking, the windows and the glass
sunroof* are closed.
The next unlocking and locking cycle is not
possible until after approx. 2 seconds.
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Monitor the closing process
Arming and disarming the alarm
system
Monitor the closing process to ensure that
no one becomes trapped.◀
General information
When you lock or unlock the vehicle, either with
the remote control or at the door lock*, the alarm
system is armed or disarmed at the same time.
Unlocking the trunk lid separately
Press the button on the exterior of the trunk lid,
refer to page 39.
This corresponds to pressing the
button.
Door lock and armed alarm system
Do not place the remote control in the
cargo area
Unlocking via the door lock will trigger the alarm
on some country-specific versions.
Take the remote control with you and do not
leave it in the cargo area; otherwise, the remote
control may be locked inside the vehicle when
the trunk lid is closed.◀
Trunk lid and armed alarm system
The trunk lid can be opened using the remote
control, even if the alarm system is armed.
Press the button on the remote control
for approx. 1 second and release.
Malfunction
Comfort Access may not function properly if it
experiences interference from external sources
such as mobile phones, metal objects, overhead
power lines, transmission towers, etc.
After the trunk lid is closed, it is locked and
monitored again by the alarm system. The haz‐
ard warning system flashes once.
In some vehicle equipment variants, the trunk lid
can only be opened using the remote control if
the vehicle was unlocked first.
If this occurs, open or close the vehicle using the
buttons on the remote control or use a key in the
door lock.
To subsequently start the engine, hold the re‐
mote control against the marked area on the
steering column, refer to page 33.
Panic mode*
Press the button on the remote control
for at least 3 seconds.
Switching off the alarm
Alarm system*
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Unlock the vehicle using the remote control.
With Comfort Access: If you are carrying the
remote control with you, pull on the door
handle.
The concept
The vehicle alarm system responds to:
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Opening of a door, the hood or the trunk lid.
Movements in the vehicle: interior motion
sensor, refer to page 44.
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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.
The alarm system briefly indicates tampering:
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By sounding an acoustic alarm.
By switching on the hazard warning system.
By flashing the high beams.
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During transport on car-carrying trains, at
sea or on a trailer.
Indicator lamp on the interior rearview
mirror
When animals are to remain in the vehicle.
Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and
interior motion sensor
Press the button on the remote control
twice in succession.
The indicator lamp lights up for approx. 2 sec‐
onds and then flashes continuously.
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor
are switched off until the vehicle is locked again.
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The indicator lamp flashes briefly every
2 seconds:
The system is armed.
The indicator lamp flashes after locking:
Power windows
The doors, hood or trunk lid is not closed
properly, but the rest of the vehicle is se‐
cured.
General information
Take the remote control with you
After 10 seconds, the indicator lamp flashes
continuously. The interior motion sensor is
not active.
Take the remote control with you when
leaving the vehicle so that children, for example,
cannot operate the power windows and injure
themselves.◀
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The indicator lamp goes out after unlocking:
The vehicle has not been tampered with.
The indicator lamp flashes after unlocking
until the engine is started, but no longer than
approx. 5 minutes:
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 tow the car.
Opening
Interior motion sensor
Thewindowsandglasssunroof*mustbeclosed
for the system to function properly.
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Press the switch to the resistance
point.
The window opens while the switch is held.
Avoiding unintentional alarms
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Press the switch beyond the resist‐
ance point.
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor
can be switched off together, such as in the fol‐
lowing situations:
The window opens automatically.
Pressing again stops the motion.
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In automatic car washes
In duplex garages.
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Closing
1. Pull the switch past the resistance point and
hold it there.
Danger of pinching
Pinch protection is limited and the window
reopens slightly if the closing force exceeds
a certain value.
Monitor the closing process and make
sure that the closing path of the window is clear;
otherwise, injuries may result.◀
2. Pull the switch past the resistance point
again within approx. 4 seconds and hold it
there.
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Pull the switch to the resistance point.
The window closes while the switch is held.
The window closes without pinch protec‐
tion.
Pull the switch beyond the resistance
point.
Safety switch
The following functions can be locked simulta‐
neously, using the switch:
The window closes automatically.
Pressing the switch stops the motion.
Convenient operation, refer to page 36, via the
remote control.
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Opening and closing of the rear windows
using the switches in the rear.
Convenient closing, refer to page 42, with Com‐
fort Access*.
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Operation of the roller sunblinds* using the
switches in the rear.
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Adjustment of the power rear seats*.
Pinch protection
If the closing force exceeds a specific value as a
window closes, the closing action is interrupted.
Adjustment of the power head restraints* in
the rear.
The window reopens slightly.
Switching on and off
Danger of pinching even with pinch pro‐
tection
Press the button.
The LED lights up if the safety function
is switched on.
Even with the pinch protection system, check
that the window's closing path is clear; other‐
wise, the closing action may not stop in certain
situations, e.g., if thin objects are present.◀
Safety switch for rear operation
Press the safety switch when transporting
children in the rear; otherwise, injury may result
if the windows are closed without supervision.◀
Window accessories
Do not install any accessories in the range
of movement of the windows; otherwise, the
pinch protection system will be impaired.◀
Roller sunblinds*
Closing without the pinch protection
system
General information
The safety switch in the driver's door can be
used to prevent children, for example, from op‐
erating the roller blinds using the switches in the
rear.
Danger of pinching
Monitor the closing process and make
sure that the closing path of the window is clear;
otherwise, injuries may result.◀
Press the safety switch in the driver's door. The
LED lights up if the safety function is switched
on.
For example, if there is an external danger or if
ice on the windows prevents a window from
closing normally, proceed as follows:
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If you are no longer able to move the roller blinds
after having activated them consecutively a
number of times, the system is blocked for a
limited time to prevent overheating. Let the sys‐
tem cool.
Roller blind for rear window
Press the button.
Raising and lowering the roller blinds
together
The roller sunblinds cannot be moved at low in‐
terior temperatures.
Press and hold the button.
Driver's door controls
Glass sunroof, powered*
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.
Danger of pinching
Roller blind for rear window
Monitor the closing process and make
sure that the closing path of the glass sunroof is
clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀
Press the button.
Extending or retracting the roller blinds
together
Take the remote control with you
Take the remote control with you when
leaving the vehicle so that children, for example,
cannot operate the roof and injure themselves.◀
Press and hold the button.
Rear door controls
Tilting the glass sunroof
Roller blind for the side windows
Push switch upward briefly.
Press the button.
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The closed roof is tilted and
the sliding visor opens
slightly.
The roller blind can only be extended or re‐
tracted when the side window is closed.
▷
The opened roof closes until
it is in its tilted position. The
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sliding visor stays completely
open.
Danger of pinching even with pinch pro‐
tection
Pressing the switch again
closes the sliding visor al‐
most completely.
Despite the pinch protection system, check that
the roof's closing path is clear; otherwise, 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 without the pinch protection
system
The sliding visor moves while
the switch is being held.
For example, if there is an external danger, pro‐
ceed as follows:
▷
Press the switch in the desired direction
past the resistance point.
1. Press the switch forward beyond the resist‐
ance point and hold.
The sliding visor moves automatically.
Pressing the switch again stops the motion.
Pinch protection is limited and the roof re‐
opens slightly if the closing force exceeds a
certain value.
Opening/closing the glass sunroof
When the sliding visor is open, proceed as de‐
scribed under Sliding visor.
2. Press the switch forward again beyond the
resistance point and hold until the roof
closes without pinch protection.
Opening/closing the glass sunroof and
sliding visor together
Initializing after a power failure
After a power failure during the opening or clos‐
ing process, the roof can only be operated to a
limited extent.
Briefly press the switch twice in
succession in the desired direc‐
tion past the resistance point.
The glass sunroof and sliding vi‐
sor move together. Pressing the
switch again stops the motion.
Initializing the system
The system can be initialized when the vehicle
is stationary and the engine is running.
Convenient operation, refer to page 36, via the
remote control.
Danger of pinching
Monitor the closing process and make
sure that the closing path of the glass sunroof is
clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀
Convenient closing, refer to page 42, with Com‐
fort Access*.
Press the switch up and hold it
until the initialization is complete:
Pinch protection system
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.
▷
Initialization begins within
15 seconds and is completed
when the sunroof and sliding
visor are completely closed.
▷
The roof closes without pinch protection.
The glass sunroof opens again slightly.
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