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diately seek medical help if there is any sus-
picion that a battery or button cell battery has
been swallowed or is located in any part of
the body.
Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes model-specific equip-
ment, systems, and functions that are currently
available, or may become available in the fu-
ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.
Overview
Additional information:
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.
Vehicle key
General information
Two vehicle keys are included in the scope of
delivery, each containing an integrated key.
Buttons on the vehicle key.
Each vehicle key contains a replaceable bat-
tery.
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Meaning
Depending on the equipment and national-
market version, various settings are possible
for the button functions.
Unlock.
A BMW ID or a driver profile with personal set-
tings can be assigned to a vehicle key.
Lock.
Pre-conditioning, refer to page 298.
To provide information on maintenance rec-
ommendations, the service data is stored in
the vehicle key.
Open the cargo area.
To prevent possible locking in of the vehicle
key, take the vehicle key with you when exiting
the vehicle.
Panic mode.
Pathway lighting, refer to page 175.
Safety information
Additional vehicle keys
Additional vehicle keys are available from an
authorized service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
Warning
The vehicle key has a button cell battery.
Batteries or button cell batteries can be swal-
lowed and lead to serious or fatal injuries
within two hours, for example due to internal
burns or chemical burns. There is a risk of
injury or danger to life. Keep the vehicle key
and batteries out of reach of children. Imme-
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3. Remove the battery from the battery hous-
Loss of vehicle keys
A lost vehicle key can be disabled and re-
placed by an authorized service center or an-
other qualified service center or repair shop.
ing.
If the lost vehicle key has an assigned BMW ID
or driver profile, the connection to this vehicle
key must be deleted. A new vehicle key can
then be assigned to the BMW ID or driver pro-
file.
Replacing the battery
4. Insert a CR2032 3V battery with the posi-
tive side facing down.
NOTICE
5. Insert the battery housing into the vehicle
key.
Improper batteries in a battery-operated de-
vice can damage the device. There is a risk
of property damage. Always replace the dis-
charged battery with a battery with the same
voltage, the same size and the same specifi-
cation.
1. Press and hold the button, arrow 1, and
push the cover, arrow 2, forward and re-
move it from the side.
6. Insert the cover into the vehicle key.
Have old batteries disposed of by an
authorized service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop,
or take them to a collection point.
Batteries contain harmful chemicals. It
is prohibited by law to dispose of bat-
teries together with household waste.
2. Remove the battery housing from the vehi-
cle key to the side.
Integrated key
General information
The vehicle can be locked and unlocked man-
ually using the integrated key.
Depending on the national-market version, the
integrated key will fit in the glove compart-
ment.
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Safety information
Unlocking the vehicle manually
1. Press the driver’s door handle cover cap
inward.
Warning
The cover cap is opened slightly.
For some national-market versions, unlock-
ing from the inside is only possible with par-
ticular knowledge.
If persons or animals spend a lengthy time
in the vehicle and are thereby exposed to ex-
treme temperatures, there is a risk of injury
or danger to life. Do not lock the vehicle from
the outside when there are people or animals
in it. Do not leave babies, toddlers or animals
alone in the vehicle.
2. Pull the cover cap to the side so that the
door lock is clearly visible.
Removing the integrated key
1. Press and hold the button, arrow 1, and
push the cover, arrow 2, forward and re-
move it from the side.
3. Unlock the door lock with the integrated key
by turning it counterclockwise.
4. Remove the integrated key from the door
lock.
2. Slide out the integrated key at the open
side of the vehicle key.
5. Press the cover cap in to close it.
6. Press the cover cap in again to open it
slightly.
3. Remove the integrated key from the vehicle
key.
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7. Pull on the cover cap until the door opens.
If vehicle is de-energized:
1. With the integrated key, close and lock all
doors using the side door lock.
8. Press the central locking button to unlock
the other doors.
With the vehicle de-energized: pull the lever
in the other doors from the inside.
2. Pull the door handles to make sure they are
locked. If necessary, repeat the process.
Locking the vehicle manually
Alarm system
If the vehicle is unlocked with the integrated
key via the door lock, the activated alarm sys-
tem will be triggered when the door is opened.
General information
To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehicle,
do not place the vehicle key in the vehicle.
In this case, use the vehicle key emergency
detection to switch off the alarm.
Locking the vehicle
If the vehicle is locked with the integrated key
via the door lock, the alarm system will not be
activated.
1. Close all doors.
2. Enter the vehicle on the front passenger's
side and close the front passenger door.
3. Press the central locking button to unlock
all doors.
Emergency detection of the vehicle
key
4. Exit the vehicle through the front passenger
door.
5. With the integrated key, close and lock the
front passenger door using the side door
lock.
It is not possible to switch on the drive-ready
state if the vehicle key has not been detected.
Proceed as follows in this case:
1. To turn on drive-ready state via emergency
detection of the vehicle key, hold the back
of the vehicle key to the marking on the
6. Pull the door handles to make sure they are
locked. If necessary, repeat the process.
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steering column. Pay attention to the dis-
play in the instrument cluster.
Access to vehicle interior
Safety information
Warning
2.
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If the vehicle key is detected:
Turn on drive-ready state within 10 sec-
onds.
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If the vehicle key is not detected:
People or animals in the vehicle can lock the
doors from the inside and lock themselves in.
In this case, the vehicle cannot be opened
from the outside. There is a risk of injury.
Take the vehicle key with you so that the ve-
hicle can be opened from the outside.
Slightly change the position of the vehi-
cle key and repeat the procedure.
Malfunction
A Check Control message is displayed where
applicable.
Vehicle key detection by the vehicle may mal-
function under the following circumstances:
Warning
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The battery of the vehicle key is discharged.
For some national-market versions, unlock-
ing from the inside is only possible with par-
ticular knowledge.
Fault of the radio link from transmission
towers or other equipment with high trans-
mitting power.
If persons or animals spend a lengthy time
in the vehicle and are thereby exposed to ex-
treme temperatures, there is a risk of injury
or danger to life. Do not lock the vehicle from
the outside when there are people or animals
in it. Do not leave babies, toddlers or animals
alone in the vehicle.
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Shielding of the vehicle key due to metal
objects.
Do not transport the vehicle key together
with metal objects.
Fault of the radio link from mobile phones
or other electronic devices in direct proxim-
ity to the vehicle key.
Do not carry the vehicle key in close prox-
imity to other electronic devices.
Warning
Unattended children or animals in the vehicle
can cause the vehicle to move and endanger
themselves and traffic, for example, due to
the following actions:
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Fault of radio transmission by a charging
process of mobile devices, for instance
charging of a mobile phone.
The vehicle key is located in direct proximity
of the wireless charging tray.
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Establishing standby.
Releasing the parking brake.
Place the vehicle key in a different location.
Opening and closing the doors or win-
dows.
In the case of interference, the vehicle can also
be unlocked and locked from the outside with
the integrated key. Use the Emergency detec-
tion of the vehicle key to turn on drive-ready
state.
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Engaging selector lever position N.
Using vehicle equipment.
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There is a risk of accident, injury, and prop-
erty damage. Do not leave children or ani-
mals unattended in the vehicle. Take the ve-
hicle key with you when exiting and lock the
vehicle.
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The locking of the vehicle can be confirmed
with a light signal or a sound signal.
Depending on vehicle equipment, the exte-
rior mirrors can be folded in automatically
when locking. The exterior mirrors are not
folded in when the hazard warning flashers
are switched on.
Actions during unlocking
Depending on the settings, the following func-
tions are performed when unlocking the vehi-
cle:
The following functions are executed:
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All doors, the cargo area, and the fuel filler
flap are locked.
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Anti-theft protection is switched on. This
prevents the doors from being unlocked us-
ing the lock buttons or the door openers.
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Only the driver's door and the fuel filler flap
will be unlocked or all access to the vehicle
will be unlocked.
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The alarm system is switched on.
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The unlocking of the vehicle can be con-
firmed with a light signal or a sound signal.
If the drive-ready state is still turned on when
you lock the vehicle, the vehicle horn will honk
twice. In this case, drive-ready state must be
turned off using the Start/Stop button.
The welcome light can be turned on when
the vehicle is being unlocked.
In addition, the following functions are exe-
cuted:
Additional information:
Settings, refer to page 97.
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If a BMW ID or a driver profile was assigned
to the vehicle key, this BMW ID or driver
profile will be activated.
With the vehicle key
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The interior lights are switched on, unless
they were manually switched off.
Unlocking the vehicle
Press the button on the vehicle key.
Depending on vehicle equipment, folded-in
exterior mirrors are folded out.
If the exterior mirrors were folded in using
the button inside the vehicle, they will not
fold out when the vehicle is unlocked.
If only the driver's door and fuel filler flap have
been unlocked due to the settings in place,
press the button on the vehicle key again to
unlock the other vehicle access points.
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Anti-theft protection is switched off.
The alarm system is switched off.
The lighting functions may depend on the am-
bient brightness.
Additional information:
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Settings, refer to page 97.
Opening and closing automatic doors
Welcome lights, refer to page 175.
BMW ID/driver profiles, refer to page 70.
When opening and closing manually, the doors
are motor-assisted. Depending on the set-
tings, the doors can also be opened and
closed automatically using the vehicle key.
Actions during locking
Depending on the settings, the following func-
tions are performed when locking the vehicle:
Additional information:
Automatic doors, refer to page 83.
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Locking the vehicle
Unlock vehicle on front door
1. Close the driver's door.
2.
Press the button on the vehicle key.
All vehicle access points are locked.
On the door handle
Principle
The vehicle can be accessed without operating
the vehicle key.
Reach into the recessed grip of a front door.
The vehicle key is automatically detected near
the vehicle.
Unlocking the vehicle at the rear door
General information
The function is available with Comfort Access.
Depending on national-market version, the ve-
hicle can also be unlocked and locked via the
door handle using a compatible smartphone
and digital key.
Additional information:
BMW Digital Key, refer to page 92.
Press and hold the button in the recessed grip
to unlock the vehicle and open the rear door.
Functional requirements
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Carry the vehicle key with you, e.g., in your
pants pocket.
Opening and closing automatic doors
When opening and closing manually, the doors
are motor-assisted. The doors can also be
opened and closed automatically using the
door handle.
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Bluetooth must be activated on the smart-
phone to unlock and lock using the digital
key.
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To lock the vehicle, the vehicle key must be
outside of the vehicle near the doors.
Additional information:
Automatic doors, refer to page 83.
After locking, approx. 2 seconds must
elapse before unlocking is possible.
Locking the vehicle
1. Close the driver's door.
2. Touch the grooved surface on the door
handle of a closed front door with your fin-
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ger for approx. 1 second without reaching
into the recessed grip.
ble for compatible smartphones with a digital
key. Enable Bluetooth on your smartphone to
do so.
If the vehicle key is located in the unlocking
zone for an extended period of time without
movement, the vehicle will be locked automati-
cally.
If someone is detected on a seat while locking
the vehicle, the following restrictions apply:
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The vehicle will be locked but not secured
against theft.
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The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.
Malfunction
Wet or snowy conditions may disrupt the lock-
ing request detection on the door handles.
Additional information:
BMW Digital Key, refer to page 92.
In the case of a malfunction, unlock and lock
the vehicle using the buttons of the vehicle key
or use the integrated key.
Actions during unlocking
If the settings specify that only the driver's
door and the fuel filler flap will be unlocked,
note the following:
Touchless unlocking/locking of the
vehicle
The driver's door and fuel filler flap will only
unlock when the driver is within the driver's
door unlocking zone.
Principle
Settings, refer to page 97.
When the driver approaches the locked vehicle
with the vehicle key, the vehicle is unlocked.
Functional requirements
When the driver walks away from the unlocked
vehicle with the vehicle key, the vehicle will be
locked.
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Carry the vehicle key with you, e.g., in your
pants pocket.
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Bluetooth must be activated on the smart-
phone for contactless unlocking and locking
using the digital key.
General information
The function is available with Comfort Access.
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Automatic unlocking and locking must be
activated in the settings.
The vehicle will be unlocked when an author-
ized vehicle key is detected in the unlocking
zone.
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The drive-ready state must be turned off.
If the vehicle has been in the idle state for
several days, contactless unlocking/locking
will only be available after the vehicle has
been driven.
The unlocking zone is located within a radius
of approx. 5 ft/1.50 m around the vehicle.
The vehicle will be locked when the vehicle key
leaves the locking zone.
Additional information:
The locking zone is located within a radius of
approx. 9 ft/2 m around the vehicle.
Settings, refer to page 97.
Depending on the national-market version,
touchless unlocking and locking is also possi-
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Locking/unlocking the vehicle
With the Key Card
Principle
The Key Card is a chip card on which the digi-
tal key is installed. The Key Card can be used
to unlock and lock the vehicle.
Additional information:
Key Card, refer to page 90.
General information
The Key Card is available with Comfort Access.
Hold the smartphone NFC antenna directly at
the center of the driver's door handle. The po-
sition of the near field communication antenna
depends on the smartphone model.
Locking/unlocking the vehicle
When locking the vehicle with the smartphone,
make sure that all doors and the cargo area
are closed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What precautions can be taken to be able to
open a vehicle, despite accidentally locking in
the vehicle key?
Hold the activated Key Card directly at the cen-
ter of the driver's door handle.
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The app’s remote services offer the option
to lock and unlock a vehicle.
This requires an active BMW Connected-
Drive contract, and the app must be instal-
led on a smartphone.
When locking the vehicle with the Key Card,
make sure that all doors and the cargo area
are closed.
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Unlocking the vehicle can be requested via
the BMW ConnectedDrive Call Center.
If the Key Card is not detected, slightly change
the position of the Key Card and repeat the
procedure.
An active BMW ConnectedDrive contract is
required.
With the BMW Digital Key
Automatic doors
Principle
Depending on vehicle equipment and national-
market version, a digital key can be installed
on a compatible smartphone and used to un-
lock and lock the vehicle.
Principle
The automatic doors open and close automat-
ically. If necessary, the doors can also be oper-
ated manually.
Additional information:
BMW Digital Key, refer to page 92.
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General information
Multiple doors can be opened and closed at
the same time.
Detection of obstacles
When the doors are opened automatically, sta-
tionary and moving obstacles are detected un-
der the following circumstances:
The driver’s door can be opened contactlessly.
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The stationary obstacles are not closer
than 10 in/25 cm to the vehicle.
When opening and closing manually, the door
movement is motor-assisted.
The stationary obstacles are located below
the window line.
Safety information
The detection area for moving obstacles
corresponds to that of the Exit Warning.
Exit Warning is only triggered if the doors
are opened from the inside.
Warning
Body parts can be jammed while operating
the doors. There is a risk of injury. Make sure
that the area of movement of the doors is
clear while opening and closing.
Warning
The system does not release the driver from
their responsibility to assess the traffic and
their surroundings. Based on the limits of the
system, it cannot independently react to all
traffic situations. There is a risk of injury and
risk of property damage. Observe traffic and
surroundings and actively intervene in corre-
sponding situations, e.g., manually interrupt
the door movement.
Detection range for stationary obstacles.
If an obstacle is detected, a visual warning is
issued on the respective door and on the con-
trol display. Movement of the respective door
is stopped.
Additional information:
Exit warning, refer to page 196.
Ultrasonic sensors, refer to page 38.
Functional requirements
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The vehicle tilt is less than 10° in the longi-
tudinal and transverse directions.
Opening/closing the driver’s door
contactlessly
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The vehicle is at a standstill.
The safety function is switched off. When
the safety function is switched on, the rear
doors cannot be operated in the interior nor
operated with the vehicle key.
Principle
The driver’s door opens automatically when
the driver approaches the closed vehicle with
their digital key. If the driver moves away from
the open vehicle with their digital key, the driv-
er’s door closes automatically.
Additional information:
Safety switch, refer to page 104.
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General information
General information
The function is available with Comfort Access.
Function availability depends on national-mar-
ket version.
Depending on national-market version, the ve-
hicle doors can also be opened and closed au-
tomatically with the door handle using a com-
patible smartphones and a digital key.
The driver’s door opens automatically when an
authorized digital key is detected in unlocking
range.
Additional information:
BMW Digital Key, refer to page 92.
The unlocking range is the radius of approx.
5 ft/1.50 m around the vehicle.
Opening the door automatically
The driver’s door closes and locks when the
digital key leaves locking range.
1. Press the button in the illuminated spot, ar-
row.
The locking range is the radius of ap-
prox. 9 ft/2 m around the vehicle.
Safety information
NOTICE
If the function for automatically opening/clos-
ing the driver’s door is activated, the driver’s
door may open unintentionally, e.g. when
washing the vehicle. There is a risk of prop-
erty damage. In situations where the driv-
er’s door must remain closed, deactivate the
hands-free opening/closing function.
2. Leave the door's travel path if necessary.
Functional requirements
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The digital key has been activated and au-
thorized for the vehicle.
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Contactless opening/closing of the driver's
door is activated in the settings.
If the person opening the door is detected
as an obstacle, the door stops, arrow 1. If
the door’s travel path is exited immediately,
arrow 2, the door continues to move.
Additional information:
BMW Digital Key, refer to page 92.
On the door handle
Pressing the button again stops the door
movement.
Principle
If the door does not continue to move, open
the door manually.
The vehicle can be accessed without operating
the vehicle key.
The vehicle key is automatically detected near
the vehicle.
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BMW Digital Key, refer to page 92.
Opening the door manually
In the interior
Operating the front door
Reach into the recessed grip of the door and
pull the door outward.
The movement of the door is motor-assisted.
Press the button in the door to unlock
the door.
Closing the door automatically
Push the door outward.
Press the button next to the steering
wheel to open or close the door auto-
matically.
Operating the rear doors
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Press the button in the illuminated spot, ar-
row.
Pressing the button again stops the door
movement.
Push the door briefly.
Closing the door manually
Close the open door slowly and press slightly
against the vehicle. The door closes automati-
cally.
Press the button to unlock the door.
Push the door outward.
Press the button to open or close the
door automatically.
With the My BMW app
The My BMW app can be used to open and
close automatically. To do so, a digital key
for the vehicle must be installed on the smart-
phone.
Closing the driver’s door with the brake
pedal
Depress the brake pedal to close the driver’s
door.
Additional information:
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This function must be activated in the settings.
Safety information
Additional information:
Settings, refer to page 97.
Warning
Body parts can be jammed when operating
the trunk lid. There is a risk of injury. Make
sure that the travel path of the trunk lid is
clear while opening and closing.
Operating doors on the control display
Doors can be opened, closed, and stopped in
motion, separately or together.
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
Warning
3. "Doors and windows"
4. "Automatic doors"
5. Select the desired function.
Operation of individual doors:
While opening, the trunk lid pivots back and
up. There is a risk of injury and risk of prop-
erty damage. Make sure that the travel path
of the trunk lid is clear while opening and
closing.
Icon
Meaning
Open the closed door.
With the vehicle key
General information
To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehicle,
do not place the vehicle key in the cargo area.
Close the open door.
Depending on vehicle equipment and national-
market version, the following settings can be
changed:
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Unlocking the cargo area with the vehicle
key also unlocks the doors.
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Before unlocking the cargo area with the
vehicle key, first unlock the vehicle.
Stop the door movement.
Functional requirements
Selector lever position P must be engaged to
open the cargo area with the vehicle key.
Access to the cargo area
You must enable the setting for opening with
the vehicle key.
General information
It may not be possible to open the cargo area
when the vehicle is in valet parking mode.
Additional information:
Settings, refer to page 97.
Additional information:
Opening the cargo area
Valet parking mode, refer to page 96.
Press and hold the button on the vehi-
cle key for approx. 1 second.
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Closing the cargo area
On the cargo area
General information
With Comfort Access, the cargo area can be
accessed without activating the vehicle key.
The key is automatically detected near the ve-
hicle.
Depending on the national-market version,
compatible smartphones with a digital key are
also detected automatically. In this case, the
cargo area can be opened with a smartphone.
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Press the button on the trunk.
Additional information:
BMW Digital Key, refer to page 92.
Press the button on the trunk.
The vehicle is locked after closing
the cargo area. To do so, the driv-
er's door must be closed and the vehicle
key must be outside of the vehicle near the
cargo area.
Functional prerequisites
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Carry the vehicle key with you, e.g., in your
pants pocket.
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Bluetooth must be activated on the smart-
phone to detect the digital key.
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Pull the trunk lid down slightly. The trunk lid
closes automatically.
Opening the cargo area
Inside the vehicle
Functional requirements
The vehicle key or digital key must be located
within the vehicle in order to close the cargo
area using the button inside the vehicle.
Opening the trunk
Press the button in the driver's door.
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Unlock the vehicle and then press the but-
ton on the cargo area.
With Comfort Access: carry the vehicle key
with you and press the button on the cargo
area.
Closing the cargo area
Pull and hold the button in the driver's
door.
Locked doors are not unlocked.
An acoustic signal sounds before the trunk is
closed.
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With automatic tailgate activation, the cargo
area can also be closed contactlessly.
Interruption of the opening
procedure
The opening procedure is interrupted in the
following situations:
Sensors detect specific foot movements near
the center of the rear area, and the cargo area
opens or closes.
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When the vehicle starts moving.
By pressing the button on the outside of
the cargo area. Pressing it again closes the
cargo area again.
General information
Function availability depends on vehicle equip-
ment and national-market version.
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By pressing the button on the inside of the
cargo area. Pressing it again closes the
cargo area again.
If the vehicle key is within the sensor range, the
cargo area may open or close inadvertently if
you unintentionally move your foot or if a foot
movement is detected.
By pressing the button on the vehicle key.
Pressing the button again continues the
opening process.
The sensor has an approximate range of
5 ft/1.50 m extending from the rear area.
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By pressing or pulling the button in the
driver's door. Pressing again continues the
opening procedure.
If contactless opening is used for the cargo
area, the locked doors will not be unlocked.
Additional information:
BMW Digital Key, refer to page 92.
Interruption of the closing procedure
The closing procedure is interrupted in the fol-
lowing situations:
Safety information
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If the vehicle drives off with a jerky move-
ment.
Warning
With hands-free opening of the cargo area,
there may be unintentional contact with vehi-
cle parts, e.g., hot exhaust system. There is
a risk of injury. When moving your foot, make
sure you have a firm stance and do not touch
the vehicle.
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By pressing the button on the outside of
the cargo area. Pressing it again opens the
cargo area again.
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By pressing the button on the inside of
the cargo area. Pressing it again opens the
cargo area again.
By pressing the button on the vehicle key.
Pressing it again opens the cargo area
again.
Functional requirements
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To close the cargo area contactlessly, the
automatic tailgate must be installed.
By releasing the button in the driver's door.
Pulling again and holding continues the
closing motion.
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Selector lever position P must be engaged.
Contactless opening and closing of the
cargo area must be activated in the set-
tings.
Opening and closing the cargo area
contactlessly
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Bluetooth must be activated on the smart-
phone to open and close the cargo area
contactlessly using the digital key.
Principle
You can open the cargo area contactlessly
when carrying the vehicle key on your person.
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Depending on vehicle equipment:
Movement in range of the sensors may cause
the cargo area to open unintentionally, e.g.,
due to running water when cleaning the vehi-
cle or from heavy rainfall, or due to the mov-
ing brushes in a car wash. To prevent such
unintended opening of the cargo area in such
cases, keep the vehicle key at a sufficient dis-
tance from the rear of the vehicle.
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No trailer hitches should be mounted.
Additional information:
Settings, refer to page 97.
Opening the cargo area
1. To open the cargo area hands-free, walk
behind the vehicle and hold the vehicle key
in the middle at approx. arm’s length.
Depending on vehicle equipment: Objects
mounted on a trailer hitch cannot be detected
if the trailer power socket is not plugged in.
2. Wave a foot under the vehicle in the driv-
ing direction and immediately pull it back.
With these movements, the leg must pass
through the ranges of both sensors.
Emergency cargo area release
Pull the handle inside the cargo area.
The cargo area is unlocked.
Before the cargo area opens, the hazard warn-
ing system flashes.
Moving a foot again will stop the opening proc-
cedure. The subsequent foot movement will
close the cargo area again.
Malfunction
In the event of an electrical malfunction, oper-
ate the unlocked trunk lid manually with a slow
and smooth motion.
Closing the cargo area
Perform the foot movement for opening the
cargo area.
To close it completely, push the trunk lid down
lightly. Closing occurs automatically.
The hazard warning system flashes and an
acoustic signal sounds.
Key Card
Moving a foot again will stop the closing proc-
ess. The subsequent foot movement will open
the cargo area again.
Principle
The Key Card allows the vehicle to be unlocked
and locked, as well as started.
System limits
The detection of the foot movement may be
limited due to the following external conditions:
General information
Key Card availability depends on vehicle equip-
ment and national-market version.
▷
▷
Ice, snow or slush on the rear of the vehicle.
Dirt or road salt on the rear of the vehicle.
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A digital key that has already been paired with
the vehicle is installed on the Key Card. The
digital key must be activated via iDrive.
Activating Key Card
Before leaving the vehicle, deactivate the Key
Card or take the Key Card with you because
the active Key Card can be used to start the
vehicle. Always take the vehicle key with you to
a service appointment.
Safety information
1. Place Key Card in the center of the smart-
phone tray.
NOTICE
2. Follow instructions on the control display.
If the Key Card and a mobile device are in the
wireless charging tray at the same time, the
Key Card could become damaged. There is
a risk of property damage. Do not place the
Key Card in the wireless charging tray at the
same time as a mobile device.
Deactivating Key Card
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
3. "Doors and windows"
4. "Digital Key"
Activating/deactivating Key Card in
the vehicle
5. "Key Card"
6. "Deactivate Key Card"
A deactivated Key Card remains in the list of
paired digital keys.
General information
When the BMW Digital Key is activated for the
vehicle, a digital key can be used instead of the
vehicle key.
Unlocking and locking the vehicle
The vehicle can be unlocked and locked with
the activated Key Card.
A deactivated Key Card remains in the list of
paired digital keys.
Additional information:
Functional requirement
Access to the vehicle interior, refer to page 79.
A vehicle key must be located in the vehicle to
activate and deactivate the Key Card.
Turning on the drive-ready state
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Additional information:
1. Place activated Key Card in the center of
the smartphone tray.
▷
▷
▷
BMW ID/driver profiles, refer to page 70.
Key Card, refer to page 90.
2. Press the Start/Stop button.
After drive-ready state is switched on, the Key
Card can be removed from the tray.
Functional requirements
Malfunction
▷
▷
▷
The smartphone is compatible with BMW
Digital Key
The vehicle may not be able to detect the Key
Card if there are objects between the smart-
phone tray and the Key Card, e.g., a wallet or
smartphone case.
The vehicle is linked with the Connected-
Drive account of the vehicle owner.
The rechargeable battery of the smart-
phone has a sufficient charge. The neces-
sary minimum charge of the rechargeable
battery depends on the smartphone.
BMW Digital Key
▷
Bluetooth must be activated on the smart-
phone for contactless unlocking and locking
using the digital key.
Principle
BMW Digital Key lets you lock and unlock and
start your vehicle using a digital key.
Enabling the main digital key
General information
BMW Digital Key availability and functionality
depend on vehicle equipment and national-
market version.
Vehicle owner's smartphone is enabled as a
main digital key in the vehicle. The vehicle
owner must prove his authorization for the ve-
hicle for this purpose.
BMW Digital Key can be used with a compat-
ible smartphone or other compatible mobile
devices.
Proof of authorization can be started via the
My BMW App or using the activation code in
the corresponding smartphone function, e.g.,
the Wallet app.
To unlock and start a vehicle with a compatible
smartphone, this function must be offered by
the smartphone manufacturer. The My BMW
app can be used to check if the smartphone
and vehicle are compatible and which func-
tions are supported.
Both vehicle keys must be located in the vehi-
cle to be enabled.
Follow the activation instructions in the Digital
Key menu, on the app, or on the control dis-
play.
A BMW ID or a driver profile with individual
settings can be assigned to a digital key.
Sharing digital keys
When using a smartphone as a digital key, it is
helpful to carry the deactivated Key Card in the
vehicle. In situations where the vehicle is to be
given to another person, they can be given the
Key Card instead of the smartphone. To do so,
the Key Card must be activated via iDrive.
General information
Digital Key allows the sharing of digital keys
with other people. This option is available via
the smartphone that is enabled as main digital
key. This function must be supported by the
smartphone.
Always take the vehicle key with you to a serv-
ice appointment.
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smartphone with the shared key to be deleted,
or via iDrive.
Forwarding authorization
To share the digital key, select the correspond-
ing function on the smartphone, for instance in
the Wallet app.
The deletion via the smartphone using the
main digital key will not be performed until the
vehicle is used with a key other than the key to
be deleted.
As soon as a digital key is shared with another
person, the person will receive an invitation.
When the invitation is accepted, the digital key
on the recipient's smartphone will be activated.
If the smartphone associated with a shared
key or iDrive is used to delete a shared key, it
will be deleted immediately.
Limiting the range of functions
Deletion via iDrive
Certain functions of the digital key can be lim-
ited before handing it over. For instance, if the
digital key is passed on to a novice driver, the
switch-off for driving stability control systems
can be disabled and the engine power can
be reduced. For more information, refer to the
ConnectedDrive Portal and My BMW app.
To delete a digital key via iDrive, there must be
an authorized vehicle key in the vehicle, or the
master Digital Key must be in the smartphone
tray.
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
3. "Doors and windows"
4. "Digital Key"
Authentication
Depending on the recipient’s smartphone
model, an authentication may be required for
security and safety reasons.
5. If necessary, select the digital key.
6. Delete the Digital Key.
An authorized vehicle key, the main digital key
or another method may be used for authenti-
cation. Follow the corresponding instructions
on the smartphone or the control display.
Resetting the function
To reset the BMW Digital Key function, an au-
thorized vehicle key must be located in the ve-
hicle.
Deleting digital keys
When resetting the BMW Digital Key function,
all digital keys including the main digital key
will be deleted. The Key Card's digital key is
retained and deactivated.
General information
Deleted digital keys will be removed from the
list of enabled digital keys.
After the reset, the vehicle can no longer be
unlocked, locked or started with a digital key.
Deleted digital keys cannot be restored.
The main digital key must be enabled again to
be able to use BMW Digital Key again.
Deleting the main digital key
The main digital key can be deleted from the
smartphone or via iDrive.
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
The deletion of the main digital key is com-
pleted immediately.
3. "Doors and windows"
4. "Digital Key"
Deleting a shared key
Shared keys can be deleted using the smart-
phone with the master Digital Key, using the
5. "Reset function"
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the smartphone can no longer be used for the
vehicle.
Unlocking and locking the vehicle
The vehicle can be unlocked and locked as fol-
lows:
Changing smartphones
▷
▷
Using the door handle.
To use a new smartphone as a master Digital
Key, activate the new smartphone according to
the instructions for the master Digital Key. The
previous master key is deleted when the new
smartphone is activated.
With Comfort Access: depending on the na-
tional-market version, the vehicle can be
locked and unlocked with no-touch activa-
tion.
BMW Digital Key availability and function-
ality depend on vehicle equipment and na-
tional-market version.
Sale of the vehicle
Prior to selling a vehicle, reset the Digital
Key function or remove the vehicle from the
ConnectedDrive account of the current vehicle
owner.
Additional information:
Access to the vehicle interior, refer to page 79.
Turning on the drive-ready state
When the vehicle is removed from the Con-
nectedDrive account, all digital keys for the ve-
hicle will be deleted. The Key Card's digital key
is retained and deactivated.
Using the smartphone tray
System limits
With a digital key, the alarm system's interior
motion sensor and tilt alarm sensor can only
be deactivated using the control display.
Additional information:
Alarm system, refer to page 98.
1. Place smartphone in the center of the
smartphone tray.
Malfunction
Digital key recognition by the vehicle may mal-
function under the following circumstances:
Ensure that the display is facing up.
2. Press the Start/Stop button to turn on
drive-ready state.
▷
▷
▷
▷
The smartphone is shielded from the sen-
sors in the vehicle by a smartphone cover
that is not suitable.
Inside the vehicle
Objects such as a chip card or the Key Card
are located between the smartphone and
the smartphone cover.
With Comfort Access, it is sufficient, depending
on the country, for the smartphone with Blue-
tooth enabled to be located inside the vehicle.
Press the Start/Stop button to turn on drive-
ready state.
Fault of the connection from transmission
towers or other equipment with high trans-
mitting power.
Shielding of the smartphone due to build-
ings or metal objects.
Sale of the smartphone
Delete all digital keys on the smartphone prior
to selling the smartphone. This ensures that
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Opening the door
Buttons for the central
locking system
Press the button.
General information
The vehicle is automatically locked when driv-
ing off.
The door is unlocked and slightly open.
Push the door outward.
In the event of a severe accident, the vehicle
is automatically unlocked. The hazard warning
system and interior lights are illuminated.
Opening and closing automatic
doors
The automatic doors can be opened and
closed automatically or manually.
Overview
Additional information:
Automatic doors, refer to page 83.
Malfunction
General information
In case of a power failure, the doors can be
unlocked manually.
Unlocking the door manually
The central locking buttons are located on the
front door.
Lock.
Unlock.
Locking the vehicle
Pull the lever in the door to unlock it.
Press the button in the driver's door
or front passengers door with the front
doors closed.
The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.
Soft-close automatic
function
The vehicle is not secured against theft when
locking.
Unlocking the vehicle
Principle
Press the button in the driver's door or
front passenger’s door.
The soft-close automatic function reduces ef-
fort and noise when closing vehicle doors.
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The door can be pushed into the door lock
without effort and the door will close automati-
cally.
▷
▷
Dynamic Stability Control cannot be turned
off.
The availability of certain settings of the
driving modes is limited.
Safety information
Additional information:
BMW ID/driver profiles, refer to page 70.
Warning
Functional requirement
The driver has registered in the vehicle with a
BMW ID.
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 while opening and closing.
Activating the valet parking mode
1.
Apps menu
Closing
To close the doors, push lightly.
2. "Vehicle"
3. "System settings"
4. "Valet parking mode"
5. "Lock tailgate"
The closing process is automatic.
Valet parking mode
The cargo area is locked and disconnected
from the central locking system.
Principle
6. If necessary, "PIN"
In the valet parking mode, the control display is
disabled.
If the active BMW ID does not have an as-
signed PIN, this PIN must be set now. The
PIN is needed to deactivate the valet park-
ing mode.
E.g., this mode can be used when the vehicle
is handed over for valet parking.
7. If necessary, enter the PIN.
8. "Activate valet parking mode"
General information
Depending on the national-market version, the
valet parking mode may not be available.
Deactivating valet parking mode
1. Select the desired BMW ID on the lock
screen.
Valet Parking mode has the following restric-
tions:
▷
Vehicle settings cannot be changed via
iDrive.
2.
▷
Enter the assigned PIN for the BMW ID.
If you have forgotten the PIN: enter the
access data for the BMW ID.
▷
Settings stored to a BMW ID or guest pro-
file cannot be changed.
▷
If the selected BMW ID does not have
an assigned PIN: enter the access data
for the BMW ID.
▷
▷
Personal data cannot be displayed.
The audio system is muted, with the possi-
ble volume of the audio system being lim-
ited.
▷
The integrated Universal Remote Control is
deactivated.
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If locked, the vehicle unlocks automatically
when drive-ready state is turned off or selector
lever position P is engaged.
Settings
General information
Depending on the equipment and national-
market version, various settings for opening
and closing are possible.
Automatic locking
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
3. "Doors and windows"
4. "Lock/unlock"
Unlocking and locking
Doors
5. "Lock after a short time"
1.
Apps menu
The vehicle locks automatically after a short
period of time if no door is opened after un-
locking.
2. "Vehicle"
3. "Doors and windows"
4. "Lock/unlock"
Confirmation signals from the vehicle
5. "Unlock"
1.
Apps menu
6. Select the desired setting:
2. "Vehicle"
▷
"Driver's door only"
3. "Doors and windows"
4. "Lock/unlock"
Only the driver's door and the fuel filler
flap are unlocked. Pressing again un-
locks the entire vehicle.
5. Select the desired setting:
▷
▷
▷
"Flash when unlocking"
▷
"All doors"
Unlocking is confirmed by two flashes.
"Flash when locking"
The entire vehicle is unlocked.
Touchless unlocking/locking
1.
Locking is confirmed by one flash.
With alarm system:
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
"Sound on lock/unlock"
3. "Doors and windows"
4. "Comfort access"
5. Select the desired setting.
Unlocking is confirmed with two sound
signals, locking is confirmed with one
sound signal.
Folding mirrors in automatically
Automatic unlocking
1.
Apps menu
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle"
3. "Doors and windows"
4. "Lock/unlock"
3. "Doors and windows"
4. "Lock/unlock"
5. "Fold mirrors on lock/unlock"
5. Select the desired setting:
▷
▷
"Unlock doors at end of trip"
"Unlock doors when in P"
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▷
"Tailgate will only open if vehicle is
already unlocked"
Automatic doors
Operation using the brake pedal
The driver’s door can be configured to close by
pressing the brake pedal.
The vehicle must be unlocked before
the cargo area can be operated with the
vehicle key.
▷
"Lock tailgate button"
1.
Apps menu
Operating the cargo area with the vehi-
cle key is disabled.
2. "Vehicle"
3. "Doors and windows"
4. "Automatic doors"
5. "Settings"
Opening/closing the cargo area
contactlessly
1.
Apps menu
6. "Close door with brake"
7. Select the desired setting.
2. "Vehicle"
3. "Doors and windows"
4. "Tailgate"
Opening and closing the driver's door
contactlessly
5. Select the desired setting.
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
Closing the sun protection
automatically
It is possible to configure whether the roller
sunblind closes automatically when the vehicle
is locked.
3. "Doors and windows"
4. "Automatic doors"
5. "Settings"
6. Opening and closing automatically
7. Select the desired setting.
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
Cargo area
3. "Doors and windows"
4. "Close roof blind automatically"
5. Select the desired setting.
Cargo area and doors
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
Alarm system
3. "Doors and windows"
4. "Tailgate"
Principle
5. Select the desired setting:
The alarm system issues a visual and acoustic
signal when someone attempts to open the
locked vehicle incorrectly.
▷
"Tailgate"
Depending on the equipment, the cargo
area will be unlocked or opened.
▷
"Tailgate and door(s)"
General information
When the vehicle is locked, the vehicle alarm
system reacts to the following changes:
Depending on the equipment, the cargo
area will be unlocked or opened and the
doors are unlocked.
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▷
Opening a door, the hood, or the cargo
area.
After closing the cargo area, the cargo area will
be locked and monitored again. The hazard
warning system flashes once during closing.
▷
▷
Movements in the vehicle interior.
Changes in the vehicle inclination such as
during attempts at stealing a wheel or
when towing the vehicle.
Panic mode
You can trigger the alarm system if you find
yourself in a dangerous situation.
▷
▷
Disconnected battery voltage.
▷
Press the button on the vehicle key
and hold for at least 3 seconds.
Improper use of the socket for OBD on-
board diagnostics.
▷
Briefly press the button on the vehi-
cle key three times in succession.
▷
Locking the vehicle while a device is con-
nected to the diagnostic socket.
The alarm system signals these changes visu-
ally and acoustically:
To switch off the alarm: press any button.
▷
Acoustic alarm:
Indicator light on the interior mirror
Depending on local regulations, the acous-
tic alarm may be suppressed.
▷
Optical alarm:
By flashing of the hazard warning system
and headlights, where required.
Do not modify the system to ensure function of
the alarm system.
Turning the alarm system on/off
The alarm system is turned on as soon as the
vehicle is locked from the outside.
▷
▷
The indicator light flashes briefly every
2 seconds:
The alarm system is switched on.
The alarm system does not turn on if the vehi-
cle is locked manually from the inside.
The indicator light flashes for approx.
10 seconds, then flashes briefly every
2 seconds:
The alarm system is switched off as soon as
the vehicle is unlocked.
Interior motion sensor and tilt alarm sensor
are not active, as doors, hood, or tailgate
are not correctly closed. Correctly closed
access points are secured.
Opening the doors with the alarm
system switched on
The alarm system is triggered when a door
is opened if the door was unlocked using the
integrated key in the door lock.
When the remaining open access points
are closed, the interior motion sensor and
tilt alarm sensor will be turned on.
▷
▷
The indicator light flashes even though all
access points have been closed:
Opening the cargo area with the
alarm system switched on
The cargo area can be opened even when the
alarm system is switched on.
Alarm system error.
The indicator light goes out after unlocking:
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The vehicle has not been tampered with.
Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and
interior motion sensor
▷
The indicator light flashes after unlocking
until drive-ready state is switched on, but
no longer than approx. 5 minutes:
▷
Press the button on the vehicle key
within 30 seconds as soon as the
vehicle is locked.
The alarm has been triggered.
The indicator light illuminates for approx.
2 seconds and then continues to flash.
Tilt alarm sensor
The inclination of the vehicle is monitored.
▷
After turning off the standby state, an
option to turn off the interior motion sensor
and the tilt alarm sensor will be displayed
on the control display.
The alarm system responds in situations such
as attempts to steal a wheel or when the vehi-
cle is towed.
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen-
sor are switched off until the vehicle is locked
again.
Interior motion sensor
The vehicle interior is monitored.
Ending the alarm
Unlock the vehicle.
The alarm system triggers when movement is
detected inside the vehicle.
The windows must be closed for the system to
function properly.
If the vehicle is unlocked with the integrated
key, the drive-ready state must subsequently
be turned on via the emergency detection of
the vehicle key.
When the BMW Theater Screen is folded out,
movement in the rear is only detected to a lim-
ited extent.
Window
Avoiding unintentional alarms
General information
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen-
sor can trigger an alarm, although no unau-
thorized action occurred.
General information
When a window is frequently opened to the
same position, this task can be performed by
the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant. This is
useful if you frequently use the same parking
garage, for example.
Possible situations for an unwanted alarm:
▷
▷
▷
In car washes.
Additional information:
In duplex garages.
BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, refer to
page 54.
During transport on trains carrying vehicles,
at sea or on a trailer.
▷
▷
With animals in the vehicle.
When the vehicle is locked after start of re-
fueling.
The tilt alarm sensor and the interior motion
sensor can be switched off in such situations.
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Depending on national-market version, the
windows can also be closed via the door han-
dle using a compatible smartphone and digital
key.
Safety information
Warning
When operating the windows, body parts and
objects can be jammed. There is a risk of in-
jury and risk of property damage. Make sure
that the travel path of the windows is clear
while opening and closing.
Additional information:
BMW Digital Key, refer to page 92.
Functional prerequisites
▷
Carry the vehicle key with you, for instance
in your pants pocket.
With the vehicle key
▷
Bluetooth must be activated on the smart-
phone to close the window(s) using the dig-
ital key.
Opening windows
Press and hold the button on the vehi-
cle key after unlocking.
Closing the windows
The windows open for as long as the button
on the vehicle key is pressed.
Closing the windows
With Comfort Access: press and hold
the button on the vehicle key after lock-
ing.
The windows close for as long as the button
on the vehicle key is pressed.
Touch the grooved surface on the door handle
of a closed front door with your finger and hold
it there without grasping the recessed grip.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, exterior
mirrors are folded in unless they were folded
in during locking. The exterior mirrors are not
folded in when the hazard warning flashers are
switched on.
In addition to locking, the windows also closed.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, exterior
mirrors are folded in unless they were folded
in during locking. The exterior mirrors are not
folded in when the hazard warning flashers are
switched on.
On the door handle
Principle
The windows can be closed using the door
handle without operating the vehicle key.
The vehicle key is automatically detected near
the vehicle.
General information
The function is available with Comfort Access.
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Inside the vehicle
Anti-trap mechanism
Overview
Principle
The anti-trap mechanism prevents objects or
body parts becoming jammed between the
door frame and window while a window is be-
ing closed.
General information
If resistance or blockage is detected while a
window is being closed, the closing will be in-
terrupted.
Power windows
Safety information
Warning
Functional requirements
Accessories on the windows such as anten-
nas can impact anti-trap mechanism. There
is a risk of injury. Do not install accessories in
the area of movement of the windows.
▷
Standby state is switched on.
▷
Drive-ready state is switched on.
The vehicle key or digital key must be inside
the vehicle.
Closing without the anti-trap
mechanism
In case of danger from the outside or if icing
might prevent normal closing, proceed as fol-
lows:
Opening windows
▷
Press the switch to the resistance
point.
The window opens while the switch
is being held.
▷
Press the switch beyond the resist-
ance point.
1. Pull the
switch past the resistance
point and hold it there.
The window opens automatically.
Pressing the switch again stops the motion.
The window closes with limited anti-trap
mechanism. If the closing force exceeds a
specific threshold, closing is interrupted.
Closing the windows
▷
Pull the switch to the resistance
point.
2. Pull the
switch past the resistance
point again within approx. 4 seconds and
hold it there.
The window closes while the switch
is being held.
▷
Pull the switch beyond the resist-
ance point.
The window closes without the anti-trap
mechanism.
The window closes automatically.
Pulling again stops the motion.
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4. "Sun blinds"
Window roller sunblinds
5. Select the desired function.
General information
On the rear doors
Apply the setting using BMW Touch Com-
mand.
The safety switch in the driver's door can be
used to prevent, for instance, children from op-
erating the roller sunblinds at the rear using
BMW Touch Command.
1.
Tap on the icon.
The main menu is displayed.
Safety information
2. "Blinds"
3. Tap the desired sun protection on the BMW
Touch Command.
NOTICE
When operating the roller sunblind, objects
stored on the rear shelf may damage the
roller sunblind. There is a risk of property
damage. Make sure that the area of move-
ment of the roller sunblind is clear during the
operation.
Overview of rear doors
To open or close, tap the desired side sun pro-
tection.
If you tap the sun protection again while it is
moving, the sun protection moves in the oppo-
site direction.
BMW Touch Command for operating the roller
sunblinds.
Functional requirement
The affected window must be closed.
To open or close, tap the rear window sun pro-
tection.
Operation
If you tap the sun protection again while it is
moving, the sun protection moves in the oppo-
site direction.
On the control display
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
3. "Doors and windows"
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Overview
Icon
Function
Open all roller sunblinds.
Close all roller sunblinds.
System limits
If you are no longer able to move the roller
sunblinds after having activated them consec-
utively a number of times, the overheating pro-
tection mechanism is active. The system is dis-
abled for a limited time to prevent overheating.
Let the system cool down.
The safety switch is located on the
driver's door.
Turning the safety functions on/off
The side roller sunblinds cannot be moved at
low interior temperatures.
To activate/deactivate the safety func-
tion, press the safety switch on the
driver’s door.
The LED in the button illuminates when the
safety function is switched on.
Safety switch
Principle
With the safety switch, it is possible to disable
particular functions in the rear. The locking of
functions is useful, for instance, when children
or animals are carried in the rear.
Glass sunroof
General
The glass sunroof sun protection can be
opened or closed.
General information
The following functions can be disabled by
pressing the safety switch:
The sun protection opens from rear to front.
With the vehicle key
▷
Opening of rear doors by passengers in the
rear.
Opening the sun protection
The rear doors can only be opened from
the outside.
Press and hold the button on the vehi-
cle key after unlocking.
▷
Open and close the rear windows using the
switches in the rear or with the vehicle key.
The glass sunroof sun protection is opened
as long as the button on the vehicle key is
pressed.
▷
▷
Open and close the roller sunblinds.
Unfold the BMW Theater Screen.
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Closing the sun protection
Closing the sun protection
With Comfort Access: press and hold
the button on the vehicle key in close
range of the vehicle after locking.
The glass sunroof sun protection is closed
as long as the button on the vehicle key is
pressed.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, exterior
mirrors are folded in unless they were folded
in while locking. The exterior mirrors are not
folded in when the hazard warning flashers are
switched on.
Touch the grooved surface on the door handle
of a closed front door with your finger and hold
it there without grasping the recessed grip.
Besides locking the vehicle, the windows and
sun protection will be closed and locked.
On the door handle
Depending on the vehicle equipment, exterior
mirrors are folded in unless they were folded
in while locking. The exterior mirrors are not
folded in when the hazard warning flashers are
switched on.
Principle
The sun protection can be closed using the
door handle without operating the vehicle key.
The vehicle key is automatically detected near
the vehicle.
Inside the vehicle
General information
The function is available with Comfort Access.
Functional requirements
Depending on the country, the sun protection
can also be closed with the door handle using
a compatible smartphone and a digital key.
The sun protection can be operated under the
following conditions:
▷
▷
Standby state is switched on.
Additional information:
Drive-ready state is switched on.
BMW Digital Key, refer to page 92.
The vehicle key must be inside the vehicle.
Button in the headliner
Overview
Functional prerequisites
▷
Carry the vehicle key with you, for instance
in your pants pocket.
▷
Bluetooth must be activated on the smart-
phone to close the sun protection using the
digital key.
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Opening and closing
CONTROLS
Opening/closing the sun protec-
tion.
BMW Touch Command in the rear
doors
Overview
Operation
▷
▷
The sun protection is closed
as long as the switch is held
down.
Holding down the switch
opens the sun protection.
▷
▷
The sun protection closes automatically.
Pressing the switch again stops the motion.
The sun protection opens automatically.
Pressing the switch again stops the motion.
BMW Touch Command for operating the roller
sunblind.
Operation
1.
Tap on the icon.
Push switch up.
The main menu is displayed.
The sun protection moves to a
defined position to provide par-
tial shading.
2. "Sun protection"
3. Tap the roof sun protection.
Pressing the switch again closes
the sun protection.
Control display
Operation
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
3. "Doors and windows"
4. "Sun blinds"
4.
▷
▷
▷
Tap "Open" to open the glass sunroof.
Tap "Close" to close the glass sunroof.
5. Select the desired function.
Tap "Stop" to stop movement of the
glass roof.
Icon
Function
Open all roller sunblinds.
Close all roller sunblinds.
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Opening and closing
CONTROLS
Initialization is complete once the sun protec-
tion has opened then closed again.
Closing the sun protection
automatically
The sun protection closes automatically when
the vehicle is locked.
When the vehicle is unlocked, the sun protec-
tion moves to its last position.
This function can be deactivated in the set-
tings, depending on vehicle equipment.
Additional information:
Settings, refer to page 97.
Initializing after a power interruption
General information
If the power is interrupted while opening or
closing, the sun protection can only be oper-
ated to a limited extent. Initializing the system
can help in this case.
The system can be initialized under the follow-
ing conditions:
▷
▷
▷
The vehicle is parked in a horizontal posi-
tion.
The vehicle will not be moved until the initi-
alization is completed.
The drive-ready state is established.
During initialization, the glass sunroof closes
without the anti-trap mechanism.
Make sure that the closing path is clear.
Initializing the system
Press the switch up and hold
it until the initialization is com-
plete:
Initialization begins within 15 seconds.
▷
If the sun protection is closed, it opens then
closes again.
▷
If the sun protection is open, it closes first,
then opens and closes again.
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