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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.
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
remote control with you so that the vehicle can
be opened from the outside.
Warning
For some country versions, unlocking from the
inside is only possible with special knowledge.
Remote control
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
Depending on the equipment version, the vehicle
is delivered with two remote controls or one re‐
mote control and the BMW display key, refer to
page 83.
Each remote control contains a replaceable bat‐
tery, refer to page 81.
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:
Depending on the equipment and country ver‐
sion, various settings, refer to page 99, can be
configured for the button functions.
A driver profile, refer to page 94, with personal
settings can be assigned to a remote control.
▷ Pressing the Start/Stop button.
▷ Releasing the parking brake.
To provide information on maintenance require‐
ments, the service data is stored in the remote
control, refer to page 368.
▷ Opening and closing the doors or win‐
dows.
▷ Engaging selector lever position N.
▷ Using vehicle equipment.
To prevent possible locking in of the remote
control, take the remote control with you when
exiting the vehicle.
There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not
leave children or animals unattended in the ve‐
hicle. Take the remote control with you when
exiting and lock the vehicle.
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If, due to the settings, only the driver's door and
fuel filler flap were unlocked, press the button on
the remote control again to unlock the other ve‐
hicle access points.
Overview
In addition, the following functions are executed:
▷ If a driver profile, refer to page 94, was as‐
signed to the remote control, this driver pro‐
file 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. For switch‐
ing the interior lights on/off manually, refer to
page 171.
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Unlocking
Locking
Stationary climate control through Remote
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▷ The rear sun protection of the glass sunroof
is moved into the position where it was prior
to locking.
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4
Opening the trunk lid
Press and hold or press three times in quick
succession: panic mode
▷ With anti-theft protection: Anti-theft protec‐
tion is switched off.
Press briefly: headlight courtesy delay feature
▷ With alarm system: The alarm system, refer
to page 101, will be switched off.
After opening one of the front doors, the vehicle
is ready for operation, refer to page 44.
Unlocking
General information
The light functions may depend on the ambient
brightness.
The behavior of the vehicle when unlocking with
the remote control depends on the following set‐
tings, refer to page 99, for unlocking and lock‐
ing:
Convenient opening
Press and hold the button on the re‐
mote control after unlocking.
▷ If only the driver's door and the fuel filler flap
or all access to the vehicle will be unlocked.
The windows and the glass sunroof are opened,
as long as the button on the remote control is
pressed.
▷ If the unlocking of the vehicle is confirmed
with a light signal or a sound signal.
▷ If the welcome light, refer to page 167, is
switched on when the vehicle is being un‐
locked.
Locking
▷ If the exterior mirrors are automatically folded
out and in when the vehicle is unlocked and
locked.
General information
The behavior of the vehicle during locking with
the remote control depends on the following set‐
tings, refer to page 99:
Unlocking the vehicle
▷ If the locking of the vehicle is confirmed with
a light signal or a sound signal.
Press the button on the remote control.
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▷ If the exterior mirrors are automatically folded
in and out when the vehicle is locked and un‐
locked.
The windows, glass sunroof, and front sun pro‐
tection are closed as long as the button on the
remote control is pressed.
▷ If the headlight courtesy delay feature, refer
to page 168, is activated during locking.
Switching on the interior and
exterior lights
Locking the vehicle
1. Close the driver's door.
Press the button on the remote control
with the vehicle locked.
The function is not available for the first 10 sec‐
onds after locking.
2.
Press the button on the remote control.
The following functions are executed:
▷ The interior lights are switched on, unless
they were manually switched off. For switch‐
ing the interior lights on/off manually, refer to
page 171.
▷ All doors, the trunk lid, and the fuel filler flap
are locked.
▷ The rear sun visor of the glass sunroof is
closed.
▷ Depending on the settings, the exterior light‐
ing, refer to page 167, will be 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.
The light functions may depend on the ambient
brightness.
▷ With alarm system: The alarm system, refer
to page 101, will be switched on.
Trunk lid
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.
General information
To avoid locking it in the vehicle, do not place the
remote control in the cargo area.
You can set up if the doors will be unlocked
when the trunk lid is opened with the remote
control. Settings, refer to page 99.
With Comfort Access:
convenient closing
Safety information
Safety information
Warning
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.
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.
Closing
Press and hold the button on the remote
control in the area close to the vehicle after
locking.
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cover with a lever movement of the
integrated key, arrow 2.
NOTICE
During opening, the trunk lid pivots back and
up. There is a risk of damage to property. Make
sure that the area of movement of the trunk lid
is clear during opening and closing.
Opening
Press and hold the button on the re‐
mote control for approx. 1 second.
3. Push battery in the direction of the arrow us‐
ing a pointed object and lift it out.
Panic mode
You can trigger the alarm system if you find your‐
self in a dangerous situation.
▷ Press the button on the remote con‐
trol and hold for at least 3 seconds.
▷ Briefly press the button on the remote control
three times in succession.
To switch off the alarm: press any button.
4. Insert a type CR 2032 battery with the posi‐
tive side facing up.
Headlight courtesy delay feature
on
5. Press the cover closed.
Press and hold the button on the re‐
mote control for approx. 1 second.
Have old batteries disposed of by a deal‐
er’s service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop or take
them to a collection point.
It is possible to adjust the duration of the head‐
light courtesy delay feature, refer to page 168.
Replacing the battery
1. Remove the integrated key from the remote
control, refer to page 87.
Additional remote controls
Additional remote controls are available from a
dealer's service center or another qualified serv‐
ice center or repair shop.
2. Place the integrated key underneath the bat‐
tery compartment cover, arrow 1, and lift the
Loss of the remote controls
A lost remote control can be blocked and re‐
placed by a dealer's service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop.
If the lost remote control has an assigned driver
profile, refer to page 94, the connection to this
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remote control must be deleted. A new remote
control can then be assigned to the driver profile.
Switching the drive-ready state on
via emergency detection of the
remote control
Malfunction
General information
A Check Control message, refer to page 152, is
displayed.
Remote control detection by the vehicle may
malfunction under the following circumstances:
▷ The battery of the remote control is dis‐
charged. For replacing the battery, refer to
page 81.
It is not possible to switch on the drive-ready
state if the remote control has not been de‐
tected.
▷ Interference of the radio connection from
transmission towers or other equipment with
high transmitting power.
Proceed as follows in this case:
▷ Shielding of the remote control due to metal
objects.
1. Hold the remote control with its back against
the marked area on the steering column. Pay
attention to the display in the instrument
cluster.
Do not transport the remote control together
with metal objects.
▷ Interference of the radio connection from mo‐
bile phones or other electronic devices in di‐
rect proximity to the remote control.
2. If the remote control is detected:
Switch on drive-ready state within 10 sec‐
onds.
Do not transport the remote control together
with electronic devices.
If the remote control is not detected, slightly
change the position of the remote control and re‐
peat the procedure.
▷ Interference of radio transmission by a charg‐
ing process of mobile devices, for instance
charging of a mobile phone.
Frequently Asked Questions
What precautions can be taken to be able to
open a vehicle with an accidentally locked in re‐
mote control?
▷ The remote control is in direct proximity of
the wireless charging tray.
Place the remote control down at a different
location.
▷ The options provided by the Remote Serv‐
ices of the BMW Connected app include the
ability to lock and unlock a vehicle.
In the case of interference, the vehicle can be
unlocked and locked from the outside with the
integrated key, refer to page 87.
This requires an active BMW Connected‐
Drive contract and the BMW Connected app
must be installed on a smartphone.
▷ Unlocking the vehicle can be requested via
the BMW ConnectedDrive Call Center.
An active BMW ConnectedDrive contract is
required.
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BMW display key
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:
General information
The BMW display key is supplied with an addi‐
tional mechanical key. If the display 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, refer to page 87.
▷ Pressing the Start/Stop button.
▷ Releasing the parking brake.
▷ Opening and closing the doors or win‐
dows.
The display key supports all functions of the
standard remote control.
▷ Engaging selector lever position N.
▷ Using vehicle equipment.
In addition, the following functions are also avail‐
able:
▷ Display status of doors and windows.
There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not
leave children or animals unattended in the ve‐
hicle. Take the remote control with you when
exiting and lock the vehicle.
▷ Display status of the anti-theft warning sys‐
tem.
▷ Display service information.
▷ Call up range with available fuel.
Overview
▷ Stationary climate control through Remote
Engine Start
▷ Remote Control Parking.
Safety information
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
remote control with you so that the vehicle can
be opened from the outside.
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2
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Opening the trunk lid
Unlocking
Press and hold or press three times in quick
succession: panic mode
Press briefly: headlight courtesy delay feature
Warning
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Locking
For some country versions, unlocking from the
inside is only possible with special knowledge.
Park button
Display
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.
Back
Switch the display on/off
Micro-USB charging socket
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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 symbol.
▷ When you are in close proximity to the vehi‐
cle, all functions of the display key are availa‐
ble.
To return to the original page:
symbol beneath the display.
tap on the
▷ The status information can be called up in the
extended reception range.
Lower status line
The lower status line indicates whether or not
the display key is within reception range, refer to
page 84.
With parked-car heating: the parked-car heat‐
ing can be operated.
Without parked-car heating: the parked-car
ventilation can be operated.
▷ "Connected": the display key is within recep‐
tion range.
▷ Outside of the reception range of the vehicle,
you can display the last transmitted status in‐
formation from the vehicle.
▷ "Updated": the display key is not within re‐
ception range. It indicates when the last data
transfer from the vehicle took place.
The symbol is shown on the display if one of
the buttons is pressed outside of the reception
range.
Switching on/off
The display will go out automatically after a brief
period to conserve battery power.
Display
To hide the display manually:
General information
The display is divided into the upper status line,
the information area, and the lower status line.
Press the button on the left side of the display
key. For an overview, refer to page 83.
To show the display:
1. Press the button on the left side of the dis‐
play key.
Upper status line
The upper status line displays the following infor‐
mation:
2. Then, swipe with your finger from bottom to
top to unlock the screen lock.
▷
Vehicle secured.
To switch off the display to increase the usable
battery life:
Vehicle not secured.
▷ Set time in the vehicle.
1. If necessary, cancel the screen lock.
▷
Charge state of the display key battery.
2. Press and hold the button on the left side of
the display key for longer than 4 seconds.
Information area
The information area can be used to access in‐
formation and perform additional functions.
3. "OK"
To switch the display on:
Press the button on the left side of the display
key.
If the information area contains more than one
page, then page indicators are shown beneath
the information.
Operating concept
The relevant submenus can be accessed from
the following main menus:
A solid indicator denotes the current
page.
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▷ 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.
Main menu
Information/Function
"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 duration depends on the
charger used.
Window status.
Glass sunroof status.
"Vehicle
information"
Maintenance indicators of Con‐
dition Based Service CBS, re‐
fer to page 368.
▷ Charging via the USB port may heat up the
charger and the display key.
Charging in the wireless charging tray may
heat up the tray and the display key.
Status of the roadside parking
lights.
At higher temperatures, the charge current
through the display key may be reduced, and
in isolated cases the charge process may be
interrupted temporarily.
"Mobility info" Range with available fuel.
"Precondit.
setting"
With parked-car heating: oper‐
ate parked-car heating, refer to
page 276.
▷ When inserting the display key into the wire‐
less charging tray, make sure there are no
objects between it and the wireless charging
tray.
Without parked-car heating:
operate parked-car ventilation,
refer to page 276.
Stationary climate control
through Remote Engine Start,
refer to page 278
Safety information
Warning
"R/C parking" Remote Control Parking, refer
to page 257.
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. If smart cards,
memory cards or cards with magnetic strips are
placed between the device and the tray, this
may impair card function. There is a risk of in‐
jury and risk of damage to property. When
charging mobile devices, make sure there are
no objects between the device and the tray.
Display key battery
General information
Follow the following information:
▷ 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.
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Do not transport the display key together with
metal objects or electronic devices.
Charging
Via USB
In the case of interference, the vehicle can also
be unlocked and locked from the outside with
the mechanical key.
Connect the display key via the micro-USB
charging socket to a USB port.
In the wireless charging tray
Switching on drive-ready state via
emergency detection of the BMW
display key
1. Open the tray cover.
2. Place the display key into the middle of the
wireless charging tray in front of the cup
holder.
It is not possible to switch on the drive-ready
state if the display key has not been detected.
Proceed as follows in this case:
Ensure that the display is facing up.
3. Close the tray cover.
1. Hold the display key with its back against the
marked area on the steering column. Pay at‐
tention to the display in the instrument clus‐
ter.
Malfunction
General information
2. If the display key is detected:
A Check Control message is displayed.
Switch on drive-ready state within 10 sec‐
onds.
BMW display key detection by the vehicle may
malfunction under the following circumstances:
If the display key is not detected, slightly change
the position of the display key and repeat the
procedure.
▷ The battery of the display key is discharged.
Charge the battery, refer to page 85.
▷ Interference of the radio connection from
transmission towers or other equipment with
high transmitting power.
Resetting the BMW display key
If the charged display key cannot be switched on
anymore or if the display does not respond to
entries anymore, the display key can be reset.
▷ Shielding of the display key due to metal ob‐
jects.
Press and hold the button on the left side of the
display key for at least 20 seconds, until some‐
thing appears on the display.
▷ Interference of the radio connection from mo‐
bile phones or other electronic devices in di‐
rect proximity.
▷ Interference of radio transmission by a charg‐
ing process of mobile devices, for instance
charging of a mobile phone.
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Removing
Integrated key
General information
The driver's door can be locked and unlocked
without the remote control using the integrated
key.
The integrated key also fits the glove compart‐
ment.
Safety information
Press the button, arrow 1, and pull out the
integrated key, arrow 2.
Warning
For some country versions, unlocking from the
inside is only possible with special knowledge.
Locking/unlocking via the door
lock
1. Pull and hold the door handle outward with
one hand.
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.
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. Remove the integrated key before pulling
the outside door handle.
2. Guide one finger of your other hand from the
back under the cover and push the cover out.
3. Use the thumb of the hand on the door han‐
dle to push the cover toward the rear of the
vehicle.
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4. Remove the cover.
Overview
5. Unlock or lock the door lock using the
integrated key.
Buttons for the central locking system.
The other doors must be unlocked or locked
from the inside.
Locking
Press the button with the front doors
closed.
Alarm system
The alarm system is not switched on if the vehi‐
cle is locked with the integrated key.
▷ The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.
▷ The vehicle is not secured against theft when
locking.
The alarm system is triggered when the door is
opened, if the vehicle has been unlocked via the
door lock.
Unlocking
In order to stop the alarm, unlock the vehicle with
the remote control, if necessary through emer‐
gency detection of the remote control, refer to
page 82.
Press the button.
Opening
▷
Press the button to unlock all the
doors.
Buttons for the central
locking system
Pull the door opener above the armrest.
▷ Front doors: pull the door handle on the door
to open the door. The other doors remain
locked.
General information
In the event of a severe accident, the vehicle is
automatically unlocked. The hazard warning sys‐
tem and interior lights come on.
▷ 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.
Comfort Access
Concept
The vehicle can be accessed without activating
the remote control.
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All you need to do is to have the remote control
with you, such as in your pants pocket.
Unlocking the vehicle
The vehicle automatically detects the remote
control when it is in close proximity or in the car's
interior.
General information
Comfort Access supports the following func‐
tions:
▷ Unlocking and locking the vehicle from the
door handle.
Grasp the handle of a vehicle door completely.
▷ Convenient closing.
▷ Touchless unlocking and locking of the vehi‐
cle.
Locking
General information
▷ Opening trunk lid.
The behavior of the vehicle during locking via the
Comfort Access depends on the following set‐
tings, refer to page 99:
▷ Opening and closing the trunk lid with no-
touch activation.
▷ If the locking of the vehicle is confirmed with
a light signal or a sound signal.
Functional requirements
▷ To lock the vehicle, the remote control must
be located outside of the vehicle near the
doors.
▷ If the exterior mirrors are automatically folded
out and in when the vehicle is unlocked and
locked.
▷ The next unlocking and locking cycle is not
possible until after approx. 2 seconds.
▷ If the headlight courtesy delay feature, refer
to page 168, is activated during locking.
Unlocking
Locking the vehicle
General information
Close the driver's door.
The behavior of the vehicle during unlocking via
the Comfort Access depends on the following
settings, refer to page 99:
▷ If the unlocking of the vehicle is confirmed
with a light signal or a sound signal.
▷ If the welcome light, refer to page 167, is
switched on when the vehicle is being un‐
locked.
▷ If the exterior mirrors are automatically folded
out and in when the vehicle is unlocked and
locked.
Touch the grooved surface on the handle of a
closed vehicle door with your finger for approx.
1 second without grasping the door handle.
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Safety information
Convenient closing
Safety information
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.
Warning
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.
NOTICE
During opening, the trunk lid pivots back and
up. There is a risk of damage to property. Make
sure that the area of movement of the trunk lid
is clear during opening and closing.
Closing
Opening
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 will be closed.
Press the button on the exterior of the trunk lid.
Opening the trunk lid
General information
If you open the trunk lid via Comfort Access,
locked doors will not be unlocked.
Opening and closing the trunk lid
with no-touch activation
Concept
To avoid locking it in the vehicle, do not place the
remote control in the cargo area.
The trunk lid can be opened and closed with no-
touch activation using the remote control you are
carrying. Two sensors detect a forward-directed
foot motion in the central rear area and the trunk
lid is opened or closed.
General information
To avoid locking it in the vehicle, do not place the
remote control in the cargo area.
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If the remote control is in the sensor area, the
trunk lid may open or close inadvertently if you
unintentionally move your foot or if a foot move‐
ment is detected.
this movement, the leg must pass through
the ranges of both sensors.
The sensor has an approximate range of
5 ft/1.50 m extending from the rear of the vehi‐
cle.
If you open the trunk lid with no-touch activation,
locked doors will not be unlocked.
Safety information
Opening
Warning
Perform the foot movement described earlier.
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.
Before the trunk lid opens, the hazard warning
system flashes.
Moving your foot again will stop the opening mo‐
tion, and moving it one more time after that will
close the trunk lid.
Closing
Warning
Perform the foot movement described earlier.
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.
The hazard warning system flashes and an
acoustic signal sounds.
Moving your foot again will stop the closing mo‐
tion, and moving it one more time after that will
re-open the trunk lid.
NOTICE
Touchless vehicle unlocking and
locking
During opening, the trunk lid pivots back and
up. There is a risk of damage to property. Make
sure that the area of movement of the trunk lid
is clear during opening and closing.
Concept
The vehicle will be unlocked when the driver ap‐
proaches the locked vehicle with the remote
control.
Performing the foot movement
1. Stand in the middle behind the vehicle at ap‐
prox. one arm's length away from the rear of
the vehicle.
When the driver walks away from the unlocked
vehicle with the remote control, the vehicle will
be locked.
2. Wave a foot under the vehicle in the direction
of travel and immediately pull it back. With
General information
The vehicle will be unlocked when an authorized
remote control is detected in the unlocking zone.
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The unlocking zone is located within a radius of
approx. 3 ft/1 m around the door handles.
Functional requirements
▷ The drive-ready state must be turned off.
The vehicle will be locked when the remote con‐
trol leaves the locking zone.
▷ Unlocking: when entering the unlocking zone,
the doors and trunk lid must be closed.
The locking zone is located within a radius of ap‐
prox. 7 ft/2 m around the door handles.
▷ Locking: when leaving the locking zone, the
doors and trunk lid must be closed.
If the remote control is located in the unlocking
zone for an extended period of time without
movement, the vehicle will be locked automati‐
cally.
▷ If the vehicle was locked with the remote
control, it cannot be unlocked touchless. In
this case, unlock the vehicle using the out‐
side door handle.
If a passenger is detected in the front passenger
seat during locking and the safety belt of the
front passenger is engaged in the safety belt
buckle during locking:
▷ If the vehicle was unlocked with the remote
control, it cannot be locked touchless without
driving the vehicle first. In this case, lock the
vehicle using the outside door handle.
▷ The vehicle will be locked but not secured
against theft.
▷ For touchless locking of the vehicle, no sec‐
ond remote control can be located in the
locking zone.
▷ The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.
The behavior of the vehicle during touchless un‐
locking and locking depends on the following
settings, refer to page 99:
▷ If the vehicle has been in the idle state for
several days, touchless unlocking and locking
is not possible until after the vehicle has been
driven.
▷ If the automatic unlocking is active.
▷ If the automatic locking is active.
Malfunction
Remote control detection by the vehicle may
malfunction under the following circumstances:
▷ If only the driver's door and the fuel filler flap
or all access to the vehicle will be unlocked.
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.
▷ The battery of the remote control is dis‐
charged. For replacing the battery, refer to
page 81.
▷ Interference of the radio connection from
transmission towers 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 remote control due to metal
objects.
▷ If the unlocking and locking of the vehicle is
confirmed with a light signal or a sound sig‐
nal.
Do not transport the remote control together
with metal objects.
▷ If the welcome light, refer to page 167, is
switched on when the vehicle is being un‐
locked.
▷ Interference of the radio connection from mo‐
bile phones or other electronic devices in di‐
rect proximity to the remote control.
▷ If the headlight courtesy delay feature, refer
to page 168, is activated during locking.
Do not transport the remote control together
with electronic devices.
▷ If the exterior mirrors are automatically folded
out and in when the vehicle is unlocked and
locked.
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Wet or snowy conditions may disrupt the locking
request recognition function on the door han‐
dles.
Opening and Closing
Opening
In the case of a malfunction, unlock and lock the
vehicle using the buttons of the remote control
or using the integrated key, refer to page 87.
From the outside
Trunk lid
General information
To avoid locking it in the vehicle, do not place the
remote control in the cargo area.
Depending on the vehicle equipment and coun‐
try version, it is also possible to have the doors
unlocked. To perform settings, refer to
page 99.
▷ Without Comfort Access: unlock the vehicle,
then press the button on the outside of the
trunk lid.
With Comfort Access: unlock the vehicle or
carry the remote control with you and then
press the button on the outside of the trunk
lid.
The trunk lid cannot be opened when the vehicle
is in valet parking mode, refer to page 98.
Safety information
▷
Press and hold the button on the re‐
mote control for approx. 1 second.
Warning
Depending on the setting, the doors may also
be unlocked. Opening with the remote con‐
trol, refer to page 80.
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.
From the inside
Press the button in the storage compart‐
ment of the driver's door.
NOTICE
During opening, the trunk lid pivots back and
up. There is a risk of damage to property. Make
sure that the area of movement of the trunk lid
is clear during opening and closing.
Interruption of the opening procedure
The opening operation is interrupted:
▷ When the vehicle starts moving.
▷ By pressing the button on the outside of the
trunk lid. Pressing again closes the trunk lid.
▷ By pressing the button on the inside of the
trunk lid. Pressing again closes the trunk lid.
▷ By pressing the button on the remote control.
Pressing again continues the opening mo‐
tion.
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▷ By pressing or pulling the button in the driv‐
er's door. Pressing again continues the open‐
ing motion.
Malfunction
In the event of an electrical malfunction, operate
the unlocked trunk lid manually with a slow and
smooth motion.
Closing
Trunk emergency unlocking
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 remote control must be
outside of the vehicle in the area of the trunk
lid.
Pull the handle inside the cargo area.
The trunk lid unlocks.
From the inside
Pull and hold the button in the storage
Automatic Soft Closing
Safety information
Warning
compartmenr of the driver's door.
The remote control must be located inside the
vehicle for this function.
An acoustic signal sounds before the trunk lid is
closed.
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.
Interruption of the closing procedure
The closing procedure is interrupted in the fol‐
lowing situations:
Closing
▷ If the vehicle starts off with a jerky movement.
To close the doors, push lightly.
▷ By pressing the button on the outside of the
trunk lid. Pressing again re-opens the trunk
lid.
Closing occurs automatically.
▷ By pressing the button on the inside of the
trunk lid. Pressing again re-opens the trunk
lid.
Driver profiles
Concept
▷ By releasing the button in the driver's door.
Pulling again and holding continues the clos‐
ing motion.
Driver profiles can be created to store personal
vehicle settings. If the vehicle is used by multiple
drivers, each driver can create his personal driver
profile. When a driver profile is selected, the vehi‐
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cle will automatically apply the stored settings in
the driver profile.
Setup assistant
The setup assistant is offered in new vehicles for
a limited period of time on the Welcome screen
to configure the most important settings for the
vehicle.
General information
Three personal driver profiles can be created.
Each driver profile can be protected with a PIN to
prevent other drivers from viewing and modifying
the stored settings.
The driver is guided step by step through the fol‐
lowing functions:
▷ Setting the system language.
In addition, a guest profile is available that can be
selected by any driver. The guest profile is active
when a personal driver profile has not been se‐
lected.
▷ Pairing mobile devices with the vehicle.
▷ Non-ConnectedDrive countries: Assign pro‐
file name.
▷ ConnectedDrive countries:
Changes to the vehicle settings are automatically
stored in the active driver profile or in the guest
profile.
Enable continuous synchronization between
the ConnectedDrive account and the driver
profile.
A remote control can be assigned to a driver pro‐
file so that the vehicle will apply the settings as
soon as the driver unlocks the vehicle. As soon
as the vehicle detects the remote control, the
corresponding driver profile will be activated.
Stored settings in the ConnectedDrive ac‐
count are transferred to the vehicle. If a Con‐
nectedDrive account has not yet been cre‐
ated, it must be created in the
ConnectedDrive portal.
ConnectedDrive countries: The settings stored
in the driver's profile can be synchronized with
the personal BMW ConnectedDrive account. It is
thereby possible to use these settings in other
BMW vehicles as well.
▷ Confirm the consent for the transmission of
vehicle related data.
▷ Configure the voice command to start the
voice command response.
▷ Switch on the gesture control.
Functional requirements
When switching the driver profile, the vehicle
must move at a maximum of walking speed.
The selected settings are stored in the active
driver's profile.
Guest profile
The guest profile can be activated by any driver.
Vehicle settings that are entered when the guest
profile is active will be stored in the guest profile.
Welcome screen
After the Control Display is switched on, the Wel‐
come screen will be displayed.
The following actions can be carried out on the
Welcome screen:
In the following cases the guest profile is auto‐
matically active:
▷ Selecting a driver profile.
▷ A driver profile has not been created yet.
▷ Starting the set-up assistant.
▷ No driver profile has been assigned to the re‐
mote control that was used to unlock the ve‐
hicle.
This option is offered in new vehicle for a lim‐
ited period of time.
As soon as the engine is started or any button is
pressed, the Welcome screen will be hidden.
▷ No driver profile has been assigned to the
digital key that was used to unlock the vehi‐
cle.
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▷ It is not clear which driver profile must be ac‐
tivated.
mote control, the corresponding driver profile
will be activated.
The following limitations apply:
If the remote control is not carried with you or
the remote control is not recognized, the
driver profile can only be selected on the
Welcome screen when the PIN protection
has been set up.
▷ The guest profile cannot be renamed.
▷ It is not possible to assign the recognition to
the guest profile.
▷ PIN protection is not possible.
6. "Activate linkage"
▷ ConnectedDrive countries: It is not possible
to synchronize with a ConnectedDrive ac‐
count.
Setting up PIN protection
A driver profile without recognition and without
PIN protection can be activated and changed by
any driver.
The guest profile is selected on the Welcome
screen or via iDrive:
1. "CAR"
A driver profile with recognition cannot be acti‐
vated without remote control and without digital
key if the PIN protection was not set up.
2. "Driver profiles"
3. "Guest"
Non-ConnectedDrive countries: If PIN protection
was not set up or the PIN is not known, the driv‐
er's profile cannot be activated.
4. "Log in"
Creating a driver profile
A driver profile is created on the Welcome
screen or via iDrive:
ConnectedDrive countries: If PIN protection was
not set up or the PIN is not known, the driver's
profile can be activated with the access data of
the corresponding ConnectedDrive account.
1. "CAR"
Via iDrive:
2. "Driver profiles"
3. Move the Controller to the right.
4. "Create driver profile"
1. "CAR"
2. "Driver profiles"
3. "Driver recognition"
4. "using PIN"
ConnectedDrive countries: A ConnectedDrive
account must be assigned to a driver profile. An
existing account can be used or a new account
must be created.
Changing/canceling the
recognition function
Selecting recognition
If the vehicle and remote control will be handed
over for maintenance, for instance, the recogni‐
tion function should be canceled with the remote
control. The handed over remote control can
then no longer be used to access the personal
driver profile. If the driver profile was protected
with a PIN, undesired access will no longer be
possible.
The settings for the recognition are entered on
the Welcome screen or via iDrive:
1. "CAR"
2. "Driver profiles"
3. Move the Controller to the right.
4. "Driver recognition"
5. "with vehicle key"
If another remote control is assigned to a driver
profile, the current assignment must be canceled
first.
A remote control is assigned to the driver
profile. As soon as the vehicle detects the re‐
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Via iDrive:
The name that was assigned when the driver
profile was set up can be changed via iDrive:
1. "CAR"
1. "CAR"
2. "Driver profiles"
3. "Driver recognition"
4. "with vehicle key"
5. "Activate linkage"
2. "Driver profiles"
3. Select driver profile.
4. "Settings"
5. Enter a profile name.
Selecting a driver profile
6.
Select the symbol.
Depending on the recognition setting, the driver
profile will be selected automatically.
Selecting a profile picture
If the guest profile is active, the driver profile will
be selected on the Welcome screen or via iDrive:
Via iDrive:
1. "CAR"
1. "CAR"
2. "Driver profiles"
3. "Avatar"
2. "Driver profiles"
3. Select driver profile.
4. "Log in"
4. Select the desired profile picture.
Deleting the driver profile
Via iDrive:
All settings stored in the selected driver profile
are automatically applied.
1. "CAR"
Switching synchronization with
the ConnectedDrive account
on/off
2. "Driver profiles"
3. "Settings"
4. "Remove driver profile"
5. Select the desired driver profile.
6. "Delete now"
ConnectedDrive countries:
The settings stored in the driver's profile are
synchronized with the personal ConnectedDrive
account. This means that it is possible to use the
personal settings in other BMW vehicles with
ConnectedDrive access as well.
ConnectedDrive countries: If the driver profile
was synchronized with a ConnectedDrive ac‐
count, the stored data in the ConnectedDrive ac‐
count will be retained.
The synchronization with the ConnectedDrive
account is enabled in the setup assistant or via
iDrive:
System limits
A clear detection of the desired remote control
may not be possible in the following cases, for in‐
stance:
1. "CAR"
2. "Driver profiles"
3. "Settings"
▷ The driver unlocks the vehicle via Comfort
Access and has multiple remote controls with
him or her.
4. "Synchronize driver profile"
5. "Synchronize driver profile"
▷ The driver changes, but the vehicle is not
locked and unlocked.
Renaming a driver profile
Non-ConnectedDrive countries:
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▷ When multiple remote controls are located
outside on the driver's side of the vehicle.
▷ At least one driver profile has an assigned
ConnectedDrive account.
If the remote control was not detected clearly,
unlock the vehicle by pressing button for the de‐
sired remote control.
Accessing the menu for the valet
parking mode
ConnectedDrive countries:
Via the switch-off screen
A driver profile can only be created and
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.
synchronized with the ConnectedDrive account
when cellular network reception is available.
The use of personal settings that are stored in
the ConnectedDrive account in other vehicles is
subject to technical limitations. For example, set‐
tings may be stored for a system that is not avail‐
able, or available in a non-compatible version, in
other vehicles.
Via the display bar at the upper edge
of the Control Display
1. Tip the Controller up
2. "Valet parking mode"
Via the vehicle settings
Via iDrive:
Valet parking mode
1. "CAR"
Concept
In the valet parking mode, the Control Display is
locked and operation via iDrive is no longer pos‐
sible.
2. "Settings"
3. "General settings"
4. "Valet parking mode"
For example, this mode can be used when the
vehicle is handed over for valet parking.
Activating the valet parking
mode
General information
In the valet parking mode, it is not possible to
change vehicle settings via iDrive. Personal set‐
tings cannot be changed and personal data can‐
not be displayed.
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.
Additionally, the following actions are carried out:
▷ The volume of the audio system is limited.
▷ The integrated remote control is deactivated.
▷ DSC cannot be switched off.
The procedure for entering the PIN varies de‐
pending on the active driver profile.
Driver profile with PIN
A PIN has been stored for the active driver pro‐
file.
▷ The trunk lid can be locked and disconnected
from the central locking system.
It is not necessary to enter another PIN.
Functional requirements
▷ At least one driver profile has been created.
1. Select the desired setting:
"Lock tailgate as well"
▷ A driver profile or the guest profile is active.
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The trunk lid will be locked and disconnected
from the central locking system.
Driver profile with PIN
Regardless of which driver activated the valet
parking mode, a driver can deactivate the valet
parking mode by entering his/her PIN.
2. "Activate now"
Driver profile without PIN
A PIN must be assigned to the driver profile.
1. Select driver profile.
2. Enter the assigned PIN for the driver profile.
1. "PIN"
If you forgot the PIN, the valet parking mode
must be deactivated by entering the assigned
ConnectedDrive access data.
2. Enter PIN.
3. Select the desired setting:
▷ "Lock tailgate as well"
Driver profile without PIN
The trunk lid will be locked and discon‐
nected from the central locking system.
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.
▷ "Activate linkage"
This PIN will be stored for the active driver
profile.
1. Select driver profile.
4. "Activate now"
2. Enter the ConnectedDrive access data as‐
signed to the driver profile.
Guest profile
The guest profile is the active driver profile.
Guest profile
A PIN must be entered.
In the guest profile, the valet parking mode can
only be deactivated if the valet parking mode was
activated in the guest profile.
1. "PIN"
2. Enter PIN.
1. Select guest profile.
3. Select the desired setting:
"Lock tailgate as well"
2. Enter the PIN that was specified during acti‐
vation.
The trunk lid will be locked and disconnected
from the central locking system.
If the PIN has been forgotten, the valet parking
mode must be deactivated via a personal driver
profile.
4. "Activate now"
This PIN can be used once to deactivate the
valet parking mode for the active guest pro‐
file.
Adjusting
Deactivating valet parking mode
General information
The lock screen of the valet parking mode is dis‐
played on the Control Display.
General information
Depending on the vehicle equipment and coun‐
try version, various settings for opening and clos‐
ing are possible.
These settings are stored for the driver profile
currently used.
The deactivation of the valet parking mode de‐
pends on which driver profile is selected on the
lock screen.
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3. "Doors/Access"
Unlocking and locking
4. "Fold mirrors in when locked"
Doors
Via iDrive:
Locking the vehicle folds in the exterior mir‐
rors automatically. Unlocking the vehicle au‐
tomatically folds out the exterior mirrors.
1. "CAR"
2. "Settings"
Automatic unlocking
Via iDrive:
3. "Key button settings"
4.
Select the symbol.
1. "CAR"
5. Select the desired setting:
▷ "Driver's door only"
2. "Settings"
3. "Doors/Access"
4. "Unlock at end of trip"
Only the driver's door and the fuel filler
flap are unlocked. Pressing again unlocks
the entire vehicle.
After drive-ready state is switched off by
pressing the Start/Stop button, the locked ve‐
hicle is automatically unlocked.
▷ "All doors"
The entire vehicle is unlocked.
Automatic locking
Via iDrive:
Confirmation signals from the
vehicle
Via iDrive:
1. "CAR"
2. "Settings"
1. "CAR"
3. "Doors/Access"
4. Select the desired setting:
▷ "Lock automatically"
2. "Settings"
3. "Doors/Access"
4. Deactivate or activate the desired confirma‐
tion signals:
The vehicle locks automatically after a
while if no door is opened after unlocking.
▷ "Flash when locking/unlocking"
▷ "Lock after starting to drive"
Unlocking is signaled by two flashes, lock‐
ing by one.
The vehicle locks automatically after you
drive off.
▷ With alarm system:
"Sound when locking/unlocking"
Trunk lid
Unlocking is confirmed with two sound
signals, locking is confirmed with one
sound signal.
Trunk lid and doors
Depending on the vehicle equipment and coun‐
try version, this setting may not be offered.
Folding mirrors automatically
Via iDrive:
Via iDrive:
1. "CAR"
1. "CAR"
2. "Settings"
2. "Settings"
3. "Key button settings"
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4.
Select the symbol.
▷ Changes in the vehicle tilt, for instance, dur‐
ing attempts at stealing a wheel or when tow‐
ing the vehicle.
5. Select the desired setting:
▷ "Tailgate"
▷ Disconnected battery voltage.
The trunk lid is opened.
▷ "Tailgate and door(s)"
▷ Improper use of the socket for OBD Onboard
Diagnosis.
The trunk lid is opened and the doors are
unlocked.
The alarm system signals these changes visually
and acoustically:
▷ Acoustic alarm:
Comfort Access
Depending on local regulations, the acoustic
alarm may be suppressed.
Touchless locking/unlocking
1. "CAR"
▷ Visual alarm:
By flashing the exterior lighting.
2. "Settings"
3. "Doors/Access"
Switching on/off
4. "Comfort Access"
When you unlock and lock the vehicle, either
with the remote control or with Comfort Access,
the alarm system is switched off and on at the
same time.
5. Select the desired setting:
▷ "Unlock when approaching"
▷ "Lock when walking away"
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.
Establishing idle state after
opening the front doors
Via iDrive:
1. "CAR"
2. "Settings"
Switching off the alarm, refer to page 102.
3. "Doors/Access"
4. "Turn off vehicle after opening door"
Opening the trunk lid with the
alarm system switched on
The trunk lid can be opened even when the
alarm system is switched on.
Opening the front doors establishes the idle
state, refer to page 43.
After the trunk lid is closed, it is locked and moni‐
tored again provided the doors are locked. The
hazard warning system flashes once.
Alarm system
General information
When the vehicle is locked, the vehicle alarm
system reacts to the following changes:
Panic mode
You can trigger the alarm system if you find your‐
self in a dangerous situation.
▷ Opening a door, the hood or the trunk lid.
▷ Movements in the car's interior.
▷ Press the button on the remote con‐
trol and hold for at least 3 seconds.
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▷ Briefly press the button on the remote control
three times in succession.
Interior motion sensor
The windows and the glass sunroof must be
closed for the system to function properly.
To switch off the alarm: press any button.
Avoiding unintentional alarms
General information
Indicator light on the interior
mirror
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor
can trigger an alarm, although no unauthorized
action occurred.
Possible situations for an unwanted alarm:
▷ In automatic vehicle washes.
▷ In duplex garages.
▷ During transport on trains carrying vehicles, at
sea or on a trailer.
▷ The indicator light flashes briefly every 2 sec‐
onds:
▷ With animals in the vehicle.
▷ When the vehicle is locked after start of fuel‐
ing.
The alarm system is switched on.
▷ Indicator light flashes for approx. 10 seconds,
then it flashes briefly every 2 seconds:
The tilt alarm sensor and the interior motion sen‐
sor can be switched off in such situations.
Interior motion sensor and tilt alarm sensor
are not active, as doors, hood, or trunk lid are
not correctly closed. Correctly closed access
points are secured.
Switching off the tilt alarm sensor
and interior motion sensor
Press the button on the remote control
within 10 seconds as soon as the vehicle is
locked.
When the still open access points are closed,
the interior motion sensor and tilt alarm sen‐
sor will be switched on.
The indicator light lights up for approx. 2 sec‐
onds and then continues to flash.
▷ The indicator light goes out after unlocking:
The vehicle has not been tampered with.
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor
are switched off until the vehicle is locked again.
▷ The indicator light flashes after unlocking un‐
til drive-ready state is switched on, but no
longer than approx. 5 minutes:
Switching off the alarm
An alarm has been triggered.
▷ Unlock the vehicle using the remote control,
if needed, through emergency detection of
the remote control, refer to page 82.
Tilt alarm sensor
The tilt of the vehicle is monitored.
▷ With Comfort Access: if you are carrying the
remote control on your person, grasp the
driver side or front passenger side door han‐
dle completely.
The alarm system responds in situations such as
attempts to steal a wheel or when the vehicle is
towed.
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The window opens automatically. Pressing
the switch again stops the motion.
Power windows
Safety information
Warning
For convenient opening via the remote control,
refer to page 78.
Closing
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.
▷
Pull the switch to the resistance
point.
The window closes while the switch is being
held.
▷
Pull the switch beyond the resist‐
ance point.
The window closes automatically if the door
is closed. Pulling again stops the motion.
Overview
Convenient closing via the remote control, refer
to page 78.
Closing via Comfort Access, refer to page 88.
Jam protection system
Concept
The jam protection prevents objects or body
parts becoming jammed between the door frame
and window while a window is being closed.
Power windows
Safety switch
General information
If resistance or a blockage is detected while a
window is being closed, the closing action is in‐
terrupted and the window opens slightly.
Functional requirements
The windows can be operated under the follow‐
ing conditions.
Safety information
▷ Standby state is switched on.
▷ Drive-ready state is switched on.
▷ The remote control is in the car's interior.
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.
Opening
▷
Press the switch to the resistance
point.
The window opens while the switch is being
held.
▷
Press the switch beyond the resist‐
ance point.
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The LED lights up if the safety function is
switched on.
Closing without the jam protection
system
In case of danger from the outside or if ice might
prevent normal closing, proceed as follows:
Rear window roller
sunblind
1.
Pull the switch past the resistance
point and hold it there.
The window closes with limited jam protec‐
tion. If the closing force exceeds a specific
threshold, closing is interrupted.
General information
The safety switch, refer to page 104, in the driv‐
er's door can be used to prevent children from
operating the roller sunblind using the switches
in the rear, for instance.
2.
Pull the switch past the resistance
point again within approx. 4 seconds and hold
it there.
Overview
The window closes without jam protection.
Driver's door
Safety switch
Concept
With the safety switch, it is possible to block par‐
ticular functions in the rear. This makes sense,
for instance if children or animals are carried in
the rear.
If an accident of a certain severity occurs, the
safety function is switched off automatically.
Button for the roller sunblind.
General information
The following functions can be locked by press‐
ing the safety switch:
Rear doors
▷ Seat adjustments in the rear.
▷ Opening and closing of the rear windows us‐
ing the switches in the rear.
▷ Operation of the roller sunblind in the rear
window using the switches in the rear.
▷ Operation of the roller sunblinds in the side
windows using the switches in the rear.
▷ Operation of the rear sun protection using the
switches in the rear.
Button for the roller sunblind.
Switching on/off
Press the button.
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Operation
Overview
Press the button to open the closed
roller sunblind or to close the open roller
sunblind.
If the button is pressed again during the move‐
ment, the roller sunblind is moved in the oppo‐
site direction.
Hold the button down to operate the roller sun‐
blinds on the rear window and on the side win‐
dows at the same time.
Buttons for the roller sunblinds.
BMW Touch Command
The roller sunblind can also be operated using
BMW Touch Command.
Operation
Press the button to open the closed
roller sunblind or to close the open roller
sunblind.
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.
If the button is pressed again during the move‐
ment, the roller sunblind is moved in the oppo‐
site direction.
BMW Touch Command
The roller sunblind cannot be moved at low inte‐
rior temperatures.
The roller sunblinds can also be operated using
BMW Touch Command.
System limits
Roller sunblinds, rear side
windows
If you are no longer able to move the roller sun‐
blinds after having activated them 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.
General information
The safety switch, refer to page 104, in the driv‐
er's door can be used to prevent children, for in‐
stance from operating the roller sunblinds using
the switches in the rear.
The roller sunblinds cannot be moved at low in‐
terior temperatures.
Glass sunroof
General information
The glass sunroof and the sun protection are op‐
erated using the same switch.
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Opening and closing
CONTROLS
Depending on equipment: The rear sun protec‐
tion is operated using separate buttons.
▷ The opened glass sunroof closes until it is in
the tilted position. The sun protection does
not move.
Safety information
▷ The tilted glass sunroof closes.
Warning
Opening/closing the glass
sunroof and sun protection
separately
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.
▷ Press the switch in the desired
direction to the resistance
point and hold it there.
Overview
Holding down the switch
opens the sun protection. If
the sun protection is already
fully open, the glass sunroof
opens.
The glass sunroof closes
while the switch is being held.
If the glass sunroof is already
closed or in the tilted position,
the sun protection closes.
▷ Press the switch in the desired direction past
the resistance point.
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2
3
Opening/closing the glass sunroof/ front sun
protection.
The sun protection opens automatically. If the
sun protection is already fully open, the glass
sunroof opens automatically.
Depending on the vehicle equipment: close
the rear sun protection.
Depending on the vehicle equipment: open
the rear sun protection.
The glass sunroof closes automatically. If the
glass sunroof is already closed or in the tilted
position, the sun protection closes automati‐
cally.
Functional requirements
The glass sunroof and the sun protection can be
operated under the following conditions.
Pressing the switch upward stops the motion.
▷ Standby state is switched on.
Opening/closing the glass
sunroof and sun protection
together
▷ Drive-ready state is switched on.
▷ The remote control is in the car's interior.
Briefly press the switch twice in
succession in the desired direc‐
tion past the resistance point.
Lifting/closing glass sunroof
Push switch briefly upward.
▷ The closed glass sunroof tilts
and the sun protection opens
slightly.
The glass sunroof and sun pro‐
tection move together. Pressing
the switch upward stops the motion.
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Opening and closing
CONTROLS
Convenient opening and convenient closing via
the remote control, refer to page 78.
Actions during unlocking/locking
If the vehicle is locked from the outside, the rear
sun protection is automatically closed.
Closing via Comfort Access, refer to page 88.
When the vehicle is unlocked, the sun protection
automatically moves into the position where it
was prior to locking.
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.
Jam protection system
General information
Pressing the switch again opens the glass sun‐
roof fully.
If the closing force exceeds a certain value when
closing the glass sunroof, the closing operation is
interrupted once the roof reaches the half-open
position, or it is stopped when closing from the
tilted position.
Depending on equipment:
opening/closing the rear sun
protection
The glass sunroof opens slightly.
Closing from the open position
without jam protection
If there is an external danger, proceed as follows:
On the roofliner control panel
Press the button to open the rear sun
protection.
Press button again to stop the movement.
Press the button to close the rear sun
protection.
Press button again to stop the movement.
1. Close all doors.
2. Push the switch forward past the resistance
point and hold.
On the control panel in the rear
doors
It is not possible to operate the rear sun protec‐
tion via the switches in the rear if the safety func‐
tion, refer to page 104, is switched on.
The glass sunroof closes with limited jam
protection. If the closing force exceeds a spe‐
cific threshold, closing is interrupted.
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 area is clear.
Press the button to open the closed sun
protection or to close the open sun pro‐
tection.
Press button again to stop the movement.
Closing from the lifted position
without jam protection
When the button is pressed again, the sun pro‐
tection will move in the opposite direction.
In the event of danger, proceed as follows:
BMW Touch Command
The front and rear sun protection can also be op‐
erated using BMW Touch Command.
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Opening and closing
CONTROLS
1. Close all doors.
2. Push the switch forward past the resistance
point and hold.
The glass sunroof closes without jam protection.
Initializing after a power
interruption
General information
After a power failure during the opening or clos‐
ing process, the glass sunroof can only be oper‐
ated to a limited extent.
The system can be initialized under the following
conditions.
▷ The vehicle is parked in a horizontal position.
▷ The drive-ready state is established.
▷ The external temperature is above
41 ℉/5 ℃.
During initialization, the glass sunroof closes
without jam protection.
Make sure that the closing area 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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