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Opening and closing
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Opening and closing
Safety information
Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific, and optional equipment offered with
the series. It also describes features and func-
tions that are not necessarily available in the
vehicle, e.g., due to the selected options or
country versions. This also applies to safety
functions and systems. When using these
functions and systems, the applicable laws
and regulations must be observed.
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-
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 key
General information
Depending on the equipment version, the
scope of delivery includes two vehicle keys or
one vehicle key and the BMW display key.
Warning
People or animals in the vehicle can lock the
doors from the inside and lock themselves in.
In this case, the vehicle cannot be opened
from the outside. There is a risk of injury.
Take the vehicle key with you so that the ve-
hicle can be opened from the outside.
Each vehicle key contains a replaceable bat-
tery.
Depending on the equipment and national-
market version, various settings are possible
for the button functions.
A driver profile with personal settings can be
assigned to a vehicle key.
Warning
To provide information on maintenance rec-
ommendations, the service data is stored in
the vehicle key.
For some national-market versions, unlock-
ing from the inside is only possible with par-
ticular knowledge.
To prevent possible locking in of the vehicle
key, take the vehicle key with you when exiting
the vehicle.
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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Warning
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If only the driver's door and the fuel filler
flap or all access to the vehicle will be un-
locked when the button is pressed for the
first time.
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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If the unlocking of the vehicle is confirmed
with a light signal or a sound signal.
If the welcome light is switched on when
the vehicle is being unlocked.
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Establishing standby.
Releasing the parking brake.
Welcome lights, refer to page 174.
Opening and closing the doors or win-
dows.
Unlocking the vehicle
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Engaging selector lever position N.
Using vehicle equipment.
Press the button on the vehicle key.
There is a risk of accident, injury, or property
damage. Do not leave children or animals un-
attended in the vehicle. Take the vehicle key
with you when exiting and lock the vehicle.
If only the driver's door and fuel filler flap have
been unlocked due to the settings, press the
button on the vehicle key again to unlock the
other vehicle access points.
In addition, the following functions are exe-
cuted:
Overview
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If a driver profile has been assigned to the
vehicle key, this driver profile will be acti-
vated and the settings that are saved in it
will be applied.
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The interior lights are switched on, unless
they were manually switched off.
Folded in exterior mirrors are folded out.
If the exterior mirrors were folded in via the
button in the vehicle interior, they will not
be folded out during unlocking.
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Unlocking
2
Locking
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With alarm system: The alarm system will
be switched off.
Pre-conditioning 276
Opening the trunk lid
Panic mode, pathway lighting
The lighting functions may depend on the am-
bient brightness.
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4
Convenient opening
Unlocking
Press and hold the button on the vehi-
cle key after unlocking.
General information
The windows open for as long as the button
on the vehicle key is pressed.
The behavior of the vehicle during unlocking
using the vehicle key depends on the following
settings:
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Closing
Locking
Press and hold the button on the vehicle
key in close range to the vehicle after
locking.
General information
The behavior of the vehicle during locking us-
ing the vehicle key depends on the following
settings:
The windows close for as long as the button
on the vehicle key is pressed.
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If the locking of the vehicle is confirmed
with a light signal or a sound signal.
The exterior mirrors are folded in unless they
were folded in during locking. The exterior mir-
rors are not folded in when the hazard warning
flashers are switched on.
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If the exterior mirrors are automatically
folded in when the vehicle is locked. The
exterior mirrors are not folded in when the
hazard warning flashers are switched on.
Switching on the interior and
exterior lighting
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If pathway lighting is activated during lock-
ing.
Press the button on the vehicle key with
the vehicle locked.
Locking the vehicle
1. Close the driver's door.
The function is not available for the first 10 sec-
onds after locking.
2.
Press the button on the vehicle key.
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The interior lights are switched on, unless
they were manually switched off.
The following functions are executed:
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All doors, the trunk lid, and the fuel filler flap
are locked.
Interior lights, refer to page 178.
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Depending on the settings, parts of the ex-
terior lighting will be switched on.
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With alarm system: The alarm system will
be switched on.
The lighting functions may depend on the am-
bient brightness.
If the drive-ready state is still turned on when
you lock the vehicle, the vehicle horn will honk
twice. In this case, the drive-ready state must
be switched off by means of the Start/Stop
button.
Trunk lid
General information
To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehicle,
do not place the vehicle key in the cargo area.
With Comfort Access: convenient
closing
Depending on the vehicle equipment and
country version, it is possible to specify
whether the trunk lid can be unlocked with the
vehicle key and how the vehicle doors will re-
spond to this.
Safety information
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.
Selector lever position P must be engaged to
open the trunk lid with the vehicle key.
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Integrated key, refer to page 97.
Safety information
2. Place the integrated key underneath the
battery compartment cover, arrow 1, and
lift the lid with a lever movement of the
integrated key, arrow 2.
Warning
Body parts can be jammed when operating
the trunk lid. There is a risk of injury. Make
sure that the travel path of the trunk lid is
clear while opening and closing.
Warning
While opening, the trunk lid pivots back and
up. There is a risk of injury and risk of dam-
age to property. Make sure that the travel
path of the trunk lid is clear while opening
and closing.
3. Push battery in arrow direction using a
pointed object and lift it out.
Opening
Press and hold the button on the vehi-
cle key for approx. 1 second.
Switching pathway lighting on
Press and hold the button on the vehi-
cle key for approx. 1 second.
4. Insert a type CR 2032 3 V battery with the
positive side facing up.
It is possible to adjust the duration of the path-
way lighting feature.
5. Press the lid closed.
Additional information:
6. Push the integrated key into the vehicle key
until the integrated key engages.
Pathway lighting, refer to page 174.
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.
Replacing the battery
NOTICE
Improper batteries in a battery-operated de-
vice can damage the device. There is a risk
of damage to property. Always replace the
discharged battery with a battery with the
same voltage, the same size and the same
specification.
Additional vehicle keys
Additional vehicle keys are available from an
authorized service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
1. Remove the integrated key from the vehicle
key.
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Switching the drive-ready state on via
emergency detection of the vehicle key
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.
If the lost vehicle key has an assigned driver
profile, the connection to this vehicle key must
be deleted. A new vehicle key can then be as-
signed to the driver profile.
Malfunction
General information
A Check Control message is displayed.
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:
Vehicle key detection by the vehicle may mal-
function under the following circumstances:
1. Hold the rear of the vehicle key against the
mark on the steering column. Pay attention
to the display in the instrument cluster.
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The battery of the vehicle key is discharged.
Fault of the radio link from transmission
towers or other equipment with high trans-
mitting power.
2. If the vehicle key is detected:
Turn on drive-ready state within 10 sec-
onds.
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Shielding of the vehicle key due to metal
objects.
If the vehicle key is not recognized, slightly
change the position of the vehicle key and re-
peat the procedure.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What precautions can be taken to be able to
open a vehicle, despite accidentally locking in
the vehicle key?
Do not carry the vehicle key in close prox-
imity to other electronic devices.
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Fault of radio transmission by a charging
process of mobile devices, for instance
charging of a mobile phone.
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The options provided by the Remote Serv-
ices of the BMW app include the ability to
lock and unlock a vehicle.
The vehicle key is located in direct proximity
of the wireless charging tray.
This requires an active BMW Connected-
Drive contract and the BMW app must be
installed on a smartphone.
Place the vehicle key in a different location.
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Unlocking the vehicle can be requested via
the BMW ConnectedDrive Call Center.
In the case of interference, the vehicle can also
be unlocked and locked from the outside with
the integrated key.
An active BMW ConnectedDrive contract is
required.
Additional information:
Integrated key, refer to page 97.
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If persons or animals spend a lengthy time
BMW display key
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.
General information
The scope of delivery of the BMW display key
includes an additional 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.
Warning
The display key supports all functions of the
standard vehicle key.
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:
In addition, the following functions are also
available:
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Establishing standby.
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Display status of doors and windows.
Display status of the alarm system.
Display service information.
Releasing the parking brake.
Opening and closing the doors or win-
dows.
Call up range with available fuel.
With pre-heating: operate pre-heating.
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Engaging selector lever position N.
Using vehicle equipment.
Without pre-heating: operate pre-ventila-
tion.
There is a risk of accident, injury, or property
damage. Do not leave children or animals un-
attended in the vehicle. Take the vehicle key
with you when exiting and lock the vehicle.
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Pre-conditioning through Remote Engine
Start
Additional information:
Integrated key, refer to page 97.
NOTICE
Safety information
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 damage to property. Do not place the
Key Card in the wireless charging tray at the
same time as a mobile device.
Warning
People or animals in the vehicle can lock the
doors from the inside and lock themselves in.
In this case, the vehicle cannot be opened
from the outside. There is a risk of injury.
Take the vehicle key with you so that the ve-
hicle can be opened from the outside.
Warning
For some national-market versions, unlock-
ing from the inside is only possible with par-
ticular knowledge.
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Overview
Display
General information
The display is divided into the upper status
line, the information area, and the lower status
line.
Upper status line
The upper status line displays the following
information:
1
Opening the trunk lid
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/
Vehicle secured/vehicle unse-
cured.
2
3
Unlocking
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Set time in the vehicle.
Press and hold or press three times in quick
succession: panic mode
Charge state of the display key battery.
Press briefly: pathway lighting
Locking
Information area
The information area can be used to access
information and perform additional functions.
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5
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7
Display
Back
If the information area contains more than one
page, then page indicators are shown beneath
the information.
Turn the display on/off
Micro-USB charging interface
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A solid indicator denotes the current
page.
Reception range
The number of available display key functions
depends on the distance from the vehicle.
Swipe to the right or left with a finger to
change between the pages.
If further information is available on a page,
tap the appropriate icon.
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When you are in close proximity to the ve-
hicle, all functions of the display key are
available.
To return to the original page:
icon beneath the display.
tap on the
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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.
With pre-heating: the pre-heating can be
operated.
Without pre-heating: the pre-ventilation can
be operated.
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"Connected": the display key is within re-
ception range.
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Outside of the reception range of the ve-
hicle, you can display the last transmitted
status information from the vehicle.
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"Updated": the display key is not within re-
ception range. It indicates when the last
data transfer from the vehicle took place.
The icon is shown on the display if one of
the buttons is pressed outside of the reception
range.
Turning on/off
The display will go out automatically after a
short time to conserve battery power.
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Hiding the display on the display manually:
press the button on the left side of the display
key.
Main menu
Information/Function
"Mobility info"
Range with available fuel.
To show the display:
"Preconditioning With pre-heating: operate
setting"
pre-heating.
1. Press the button on the left side of the dis-
play key.
Without pre-heating: op-
erate pre-ventilation.
2. Then, swipe with your finger from bottom to
top to unlock the screen lock.
Stationary climate control
through Remote Engine
Start.
To turn off the display to increase the usable
battery life:
1. If necessary, cancel the screen lock.
Display key battery
2. Press and hold the button on the left side of
the display key for longer than 4 seconds.
General information
Follow the following information:
3. "OK"
To turn the display on:
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If the charge state of the display key battery
declines, the display is switched off auto-
matically. The battery must be recharged
so that the display can be switched back
on. The operability of the standard buttons
is retained until the battery is completely
discharged.
Press the button on the left side of the display
key.
Operating concept
The following information shows how to ac-
cess the information and functions using the
main menus.
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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
extended period.
Main menu
Information/Function
"Security
/
information"
The Display Key can be used during charg-
ing via the USB port.If the battery is com-
pletely discharged, it may take some time
before the Display Key can be used again.
Door status.
Alarm system status.
After alarm activation:
date, time, and reason
for the alarm activation.
Due to the large number of USB charg-
ers available on the market, it cannot be
guaranteed that every charger will function
properly. The charging time depends on the
charger used.
Window status.
"Vehicle
information"
Service interval indicators
of Condition Based Serv-
ice.
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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,
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and in isolated cases the charging process
may be interrupted temporarily.
Ensure that the display is facing up.
3. Close the tray cover.
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When inserting the display key into the
wireless charging tray, make sure there
are no objects between it and the wireless
charging tray.
LED displays
Color Meaning
Blue
The display key is charging.
Safety information
The blue LED stays illuminated once
the inserted display key is fully
charged.
Warning
When charging a Qi-compatible device in the
wireless charging tray, any metal objects on
the tray together with the device can become
very hot. Storage media or electronic cards,
e.g., chip cards, cards with magnetic strips, or
cards for transmitting signals, may not func-
tion correctly when placed together on the
tray with the device. There is a risk of injury
and risk of damage to property. When charg-
ing mobile devices, make sure there are no
objects on the tray together with the device.
Or-
ange
The display key is not charging.
Temperature on the display key
possibly too high or foreign object in
charging tray.
Red
The display key is not charging.
Contact an authorized service center
or another qualified service center or
repair shop.
Malfunction
Charging
General information
A Check Control message is displayed.
Via USB
BMW display key detection by the vehicle may
malfunction under the following circumstances:
Connect the display key via the micro-USB
charging interface to a USB port.
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The battery of the display key is dis-
charged.
In the center console
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Fault of the radio link from transmission
towers or other equipment with high trans-
mitting power.
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Shielding of the display key due to metal
objects.
Fault of the radio link from mobile phones
or other electronic devices in direct proxim-
ity.
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Fault of radio transmission by a charging
process of mobile devices, for instance
charging of a mobile phone.
1. Open the tray cover.
2. Place the display key into the middle of the
wireless charging tray in front of the cup
holders.
Do not transport the display key together with
metal objects or electronic devices.
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In the case of interference, the vehicle can also
be unlocked and locked from the outside with
the mechanical key.
Key Card
Principle
Turning on drive-ready state via
emergency detection of the BMW
display key
The Key Card allows the vehicle to be unlocked
and locked, as well as started.
General information
The availability of the Key Card depends on
the equipment and the country.
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.
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.
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:
Safety information
1. Hold the display key with its rear against
the mark on the steering column. Pay at-
tention to the display in the instrument
cluster.
Warning
People or animals in the vehicle can lock the
doors from the inside and lock themselves in.
In this case, the vehicle cannot be opened
from the outside. There is a risk of injury.
Take the vehicle key with you so that the ve-
hicle can be opened from the outside.
2. If the display key is detected:
Turn on drive-ready state within 10 sec-
onds.
If the display key is not detected, slightly
change the position of the display key and re-
peat the procedure.
Warning
Resetting the BMW display key
For some national-market versions, unlock-
ing from the inside is only possible with par-
ticular knowledge.
If the charged display key cannot be turned on
anymore or if the display does not respond to
entries anymore, the display key can be reset.
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.
Press and hold the following buttons on the
display key at the same time for at least
10 seconds until the display is switched off and
then on again:
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Functional requirement
A vehicle key must be located in the vehicle to
activate and deactivate the Key Card.
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:
Activating Key Card
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Establishing standby.
Releasing the parking brake.
Opening and closing the doors or win-
dows.
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Engaging selector lever position N.
Using vehicle equipment.
There is a risk of accident, injury, or property
damage. Do not leave children or animals un-
attended in the vehicle. Take the vehicle key
with you when exiting and lock the vehicle.
1. Open the cover of the smartphone tray.
2. Place Key Card in the center of the smart-
phone tray.
3. Follow the instructions on the control dis-
play to activate the Key Card.
NOTICE
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 damage to property. Do not place the
Key Card in the wireless charging tray at the
same time as a mobile device.
Deactivating Key Card
1. "CAR"
2. "Settings"
3. "Doors/ vehicle access"
4. "Digital Key"
5. Select Key Card.
6. "Key Card active"
Connection to the vehicle
A deactivated Key Card remains in the list of
paired digital keys.
The communication between the vehicle and
the Key Card uses near field communication,
NFC.
Activating/deactivating Key Card in
the vehicle
General information
When the BMW Digital Key is activated for the
vehicle, a digital key can be used instead of the
vehicle key.
A deactivated Key Card remains in the list of
paired digital keys.
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make tray available for charging compatible
smartphones.
Unlocking and locking the vehicle
Malfunction
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.
BMW Digital Key
Hold the activated Key Card directly at the cen-
ter of the driver's door handle.
Principle
If the Key Card is not detected, slightly change
the position of the Key Card and repeat the
procedure.
BMW Digital Key allows the vehicle to be un-
locked and locked, as well as started, with a
compatible smartphone.
Turning on the drive-ready state
General information
The availability of the BMW Digital Key de-
pends on the equipment and national-market
version.
NOTICE
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 damage to property. Do not place the
Key Card in the wireless charging tray at the
same time as a mobile device.
BMW Digital Key can be used with a compat-
ible smartphone or other compatible mobile
devices such as a Smartwatch.
To unlock and start a vehicle with a compatible
smartphone, this function must be offered by
the smartphone manufacturer. The BMW app
provides a check to determine if the smart-
phone and the vehicle are compatible.
A driver profile with individual settings can be
assigned to a digital key.
Additional information:
Driver profiles, refer to page 69.
When using a smartphone as a digital key, al-
ways carry a vehicle key or the activated Key
Card with you. This ensures access to the ve-
hicle, even in the event of a smartphone fail-
ure. It is also helpful to have the vehicle key
or Key Card with you if the vehicle needs to
be handed over to another person. You can
then hand over the vehicle key or the Key Card
instead of your smartphone. Always take the
vehicle key with you to a service appointment.
1. Open the cover of the smartphone tray.
2. Place activated Key Card in the center of
the smartphone tray.
3. Press the Start/Stop button to start the en-
gine.
With wireless charging tray:After starting the
engine, take the Key Card out of the tray to
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Safety information
NOTICE
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 damage to property. Do not place the
Key Card in the wireless charging tray at the
same time as a mobile device.
Warning
People or animals in the vehicle can lock the
doors from the inside and lock themselves in.
In this case, the vehicle cannot be opened
from the outside. There is a risk of injury.
Take the vehicle key with you so that the ve-
hicle can be opened from the outside.
Connection to the vehicle
The communication between the vehicle and
the smartphone uses near field communica-
tion, NFC.
Warning
For some national-market versions, unlock-
ing from the inside is only possible with par-
ticular knowledge.
Functional requirements
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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The smartphone is compatible with BMW
Digital Key
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.
Warning
Enabling the main digital key
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:
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.
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Establishing standby.
The proof of authorization can be started via
the BMW app or the activation code in the
corresponding smartphone function, e.g., the
Wallet app. Both vehicle keys must be located
in the vehicle to be enabled.
Releasing the parking brake.
Opening and closing the doors or win-
dows.
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▷
Engaging selector lever position N.
Using vehicle equipment.
Follow the instructions in the Digital Key menu
in the BMW app or on the control display.
There is a risk of accident, injury, or property
damage. Do not leave children or animals un-
attended in the vehicle. Take the vehicle key
with you when exiting and lock the vehicle.
Sharing digital keys
General information
Digital key allows the sharing of digital keys
with other people. This option is available via
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the smartphone that is enabled as main digital
key. This function must be supported by the
smartphone.
Deleted digital keys will be removed from the
list of enabled digital keys.
Deleted digital keys cannot be restored.
Forwarding authorization
To share the digital key, select the correspond-
ing function on the smartphone, for instance in
the Wallet app.
Deletion via iDrive
To be able to delete a digital key via iDrive, an
authorized vehicle key must be located in the
vehicle or the main key must be located in the
smartphone tray.
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.
1. "CAR"
2. "Settings"
3. "Doors/ vehicle access"
4. "Digital Key"
Limiting the range of functions
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 the BMW app.
5. If necessary, select the digital key.
6. "Delete key"
Resetting the function
To reset the BMW Digital Key function, an au-
thorized vehicle key must be located in the ve-
hicle.
Authentication
Depending on the recipient’s smartphone
model, an authentication may be required for
security and safety reasons.
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.
After the reset, the vehicle can no longer be
unlocked, locked or started with a 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.
The main digital key must be enabled again to
be able to use BMW Digital Key again.
1. "CAR"
Deleting a shared key
2. "Settings"
General information
Shared keys can be deleted via the smart-
phone with the main digital key, via the smart-
phone with a shared key or via iDrive.
3. "Doors/ vehicle access"
4. "Digital Key"
5. "Reset function"
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.
The deletion via the smartphone with a shared
key or via iDrive is executed immediately.
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Unlocking and locking the vehicle
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.
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.
System limits
The interior motion sensor and tilt alarm sen-
sor of the alarm system cannot be switched off
with a digital key.
Hold the smartphone NFC antenna directly at
the center of the driver's door handle.
The position of the near field communication
antenna depends on the smartphone model.
Additional information:
When locking the vehicle with the smartphone,
make sure that all doors including the trunk lid
are closed.
Alarm system, refer to page 109.
Malfunction
Digital key recognition by the vehicle may mal-
function under the following circumstances:
Turning on the drive-ready state
▷
The smartphone is shielded from the sen-
sors in the vehicle by a smartphone cover
that is not suitable.
▷
Objects such as a chip card or the Key Card
are located between the smartphone and
the smartphone cover.
Integrated key
1. Open the cover of the smartphone tray.
2. Place smartphone in the center of the
smartphone tray.
General information
The driver's door can be locked and unlocked
without the vehicle key using the integrated
key.
Ensure that the display is facing up.
3. Close the cover of the smartphone tray.
4. Press the Start/Stop button to start the en-
gine.
Depending on the national-market version, the
integrated key also fits in the glove compart-
ment.
Sale of the smartphone
Delete all digital keys on the smartphone prior
to selling the smartphone. This ensures that
the smartphone can no longer be used for the
vehicle.
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Safety information
Locking/unlocking via the door lock
1. Pull and hold the door handle outward with
one hand.
Warning
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. Guide one finger of your other hand from
the back under the cover cap and push the
cover cap out.
Use the thumb for counter support to pre-
vent the cover cap from falling out of the
door handle.
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
property. Remove the integrated key before
pulling the external door handle.
Removing
3. Remove the cover cap.
4. Unlock or lock the door lock using the
integrated key.
Press the button, arrow 1, and pull out the
integrated key, arrow 2.
The other doors must be unlocked or locked
from the inside.
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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.
Opening
▷
Press the button to unlock all the
doors.
Pull the door opener above the armrest.
If the vehicle is locked with the integrated key
via the door lock, the alarm system will not be
activated.
▷
▷
Front doors: pull the door opener on the
door to open the door. The other doors re-
main locked.
Back doors: pull twice on the door opener
on the door to be opened; the first time
unlocks the door, the second time opens it.
The other doors remain locked.
Buttons for the central
locking system
General information
In the event of a severe accident, the vehicle
is automatically unlocked. The hazard warning
system and interior lights come on.
Comfort Access
Principle
The vehicle can be accessed without operating
the vehicle key.
Overview
Carrying the vehicle key with you, e.g., in your
pants pocket, is sufficient.
The vehicle automatically detects the vehicle
key when it is in close proximity or in the inte-
rior.
General information
Comfort Access supports the following func-
tions:
Buttons for the central locking system.
▷
Unlocking and locking the vehicle from the
door handle.
▷
▷
Convenient closing.
Locking
Touchless unlocking and locking of the ve-
hicle.
Press the button with the front doors
closed.
▷
Unlocking and locking the vehicle using the
BMW Digital Key.
▷
The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.
▷
▷
Opening trunk lid.
Unlocking
Opening and closing the trunk lid with no-
touch activation.
Press the button.
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If the exterior mirrors were folded in via the
button in the interior, they will not be folded
out when unlocking.
Functional requirements
▷
To lock the vehicle, the vehicle key must be
outside of the vehicle near the doors.
▷
With alarm system: The alarm system will
be switched off.
▷
The next unlocking and locking cycle is not
possible until after approx. 2 seconds.
Locking
Unlocking
General information
The behavior of the vehicle during locking via
the Comfort Access depends on the following
settings:
General information
The behavior of the vehicle during unlocking
via the Comfort Access depends on the follow-
ing settings:
▷
If the locking of the vehicle is confirmed
with a light signal or a sound signal.
▷
If the unlocking of the vehicle is confirmed
with a light signal or a sound signal.
▷
If the exterior mirrors are automatically
folded in when the vehicle is locked. The
exterior mirrors are not folded in when the
hazard warning flashers are switched on.
▷
If the welcome light is switched on when
the vehicle is being unlocked.
Unlocking the vehicle
▷
If pathway lighting is activated during lock-
ing.
Locking the vehicle
Close the driver's door.
Grasp the handle of a vehicle door completely.
In addition, the following functions are exe-
cuted:
▷
If a driver profile was assigned to the vehi-
cle key, this driver profile will be activated
and the settings that are stored in it will be
applied.
Touch the grooved surface on the handle of a
closed vehicle door with your finger for approx.
1 second without grasping the door handle.
▷
▷
The interior lights are switched on, unless
they were manually switched off.
The following functions are executed:
▷
All doors, the trunk lid, and the fuel filler flap
are locked.
Folded in exterior mirrors are folded out.
▷
With alarm system: The alarm system will
be switched on.
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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 travel path of the trunk lid is
clear while 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.
Warning
While opening, the trunk lid pivots back and
up. There is a risk of injury and risk of dam-
age to property. Make sure that the travel
path of the trunk lid is clear while 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 also closed.
The exterior mirrors are folded in unless they
were folded in during locking. The exterior mir-
rors are not folded in when the hazard warning
flashers are switched on.
Press the button on the outer side of the trunk
lid.
Opening and closing the trunk lid
with no-touch activation
Opening the trunk lid
General information
If you open the trunk lid via Comfort Access,
locked doors will not be unlocked.
Principle
The trunk lid can be opened and closed with
no-touch activation using the vehicle key you
are carrying. Two sensors detect a forward-di-
rected foot movement in the central rear area
and the trunk lid is opened or closed.
To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehicle,
do not place the vehicle key in the cargo area.
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Contactless opening and closing of the trunk
lid must be activated in the settings.
General information
To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehicle,
do not place the vehicle key in the cargo area.
Settings
If the vehicle key is in the sensor area, the
trunk lid may open or close inadvertently if
you unintentionally move your foot or if a foot
movement is detected.
Contactless opening and closing of the tailgate
can be switched on or off.
1. "CAR"
The sensor has an approximate range of
5 ft/1.50 m extending from the rear area.
2. "Settings"
3. "Doors/ vehicle access"
4. "Tailgate"
If contactless opening of the trunk lid is acti-
vated, the locked doors will not be unlocked.
Performing the foot movement
1. Stand in the middle behind the vehicle at
approx. one arm's length away from the
rear end.
Safety information
Warning
With hands-free opening of the trunk, there
may be unintentional contact with vehicle
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.
2. Wave a foot under the vehicle in the driving
direction and immediately pull it back. With
this movement, the leg must pass through
the ranges of both sensors.
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.
Opening
Warning
Perform the foot movement described earlier.
While opening, the trunk lid pivots back and
up. There is a risk of injury and risk of dam-
age to property. Make sure that the travel
path of the trunk lid is clear while opening
and closing.
Before the trunk lid opens, the hazard warning
system flashes.
Closing
Perform the foot movement described earlier.
The hazard warning system flashes and an
acoustic signal sounds.
Functional requirements
Moving your foot again will stop the closing
motion, and moving it one more time after that
will re-open the trunk lid.
Selector lever position P must be engaged for
touchless opening of the trunk lid.
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is engaged when the vehicle is locked, the fol-
lowing restrictions apply:
System limits
The detection of the foot movement may be
limited due to the following external conditions:
▷
The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.
The behavior of the vehicle during touchless
unlocking/locking depends on the following
settings:
▷
▷
Ice, snow or slush on the rear of the vehicle.
Dirt or road salt on the rear of the vehicle.
Movement in the range of the sensors may
cause unintended opening or closing of the
cargo area, for instance due to water running
down when cleaning the vehicle or with heavy
rainfall. To prevent such unintended opening
or closing of the cargo area in such cases,
keep the vehicle key at a sufficient distance
from the rear of the vehicle.
▷
▷
▷
If the automatic unlocking is active.
If the automatic locking is active.
If only the driver's door and the fuel filler
flap or all access to the vehicle will be un-
locked.
Only driver's door and fuel filler flap: the
driver's door and fuel filler flap will only be
unlocked when the driver approaches the
vehicle on the driver's side.
Touchless unlocking and locking of
the vehicle
All vehicle entry points: the vehicle will be
unlocked regardless of the side on which
the driver approaches the vehicle.
Principle
When the driver approaches the locked vehicle
with the vehicle key, the vehicle is unlocked.
▷
If the unlocking and locking of the vehicle
is confirmed with a light signal or a sound
signal.
When the driver walks away from the unlocked
vehicle with the vehicle key, the vehicle will be
locked.
▷
▷
▷
If the welcome light is switched on when
the vehicle is being unlocked.
If pathway lighting is activated during lock-
ing.
General information
The vehicle will be unlocked when an author-
ized vehicle key is detected in the unlocking
zone.
If the exterior mirrors are automatically
folded out and in when the vehicle is un-
locked and locked.
The unlocking zone is located within a radius
of approx. 5 ft/1.50 m around the door handles.
Functional requirements
▷
The vehicle will be locked when the vehicle key
leaves the locking zone.
The drive-ready state must be turned off.
▷
Unlocking: when entering the unlocking
zone, the doors and trunk lid must be
closed.
The locking zone is located within a radius of
approx. 9 ft/2 m around the door handles.
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.
▷
▷
Locking: when leaving the locking zone, the
doors and trunk lid must be closed.
For contactless locking of the vehicle, no
second vehicle key may be within a radius
of 18 ft/6 m around the vehicle.
If a passenger is detected in the front pass-
enger seat and the front passenger seat belt
▷
If the vehicle has been in the idle state for
several days, contactless unlocking/locking
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will only be available after the vehicle has
been driven.
It may not be possible to open the trunk lid
when the vehicle is in valet parking mode.
Additional information:
Malfunction
Vehicle key detection by the vehicle may mal-
function under the following circumstances:
Valet parking mode, refer to page 106.
Safety information
▷
The battery of the vehicle key is discharged.
For replacing the battery, refer to page 86.
Warning
▷
Fault of the radio link from transmission
towers or other equipment with high trans-
mitting power.
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.
▷
▷
Shielding of the vehicle key due to metal
objects.
Do not transport the vehicle key together
with metal objects.
Warning
Fault of the radio link from mobile phones
or other electronic devices in direct proxim-
ity to the vehicle key.
While opening, the trunk lid pivots back and
up. There is a risk of injury and risk of dam-
age to property. Make sure that the travel
path of the trunk lid is clear while opening
and closing.
Do not carry the vehicle key in close prox-
imity to other electronic devices.
Wet or snowy conditions may disrupt the lock-
ing request detection on the door handles.
In the case of a malfunction, unlock and lock
the vehicle using the buttons of the vehicle key
or use the integrated key.
Additional information:
Integrated key, refer to page 97.
Trunk lid
General information
To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehicle,
do not place the vehicle key in the cargo area.
Depending on the equipment and national-
market version, it is possible to specify whether
the trunk lid can be unlocked with the vehicle
key and how the vehicle doors will function.
Selector lever position P must be engaged to
open the trunk lid with the vehicle key.
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▷
▷
By pressing the button on the vehicle key.
Pressing again continues the opening pro-
cedure.
Opening and Closing
Opening
By pressing or pulling the button in the
driver's door. Pressing again continues the
opening procedure.
From the outside
Closing
From the outside
▷
Press the button on the inside of
the trunk lid.
With Comfort Access:
▷
▷
Unlock the vehicle and then press the but-
ton on the outer side of the trunk lid.
▷
Press the button on the inside of
the trunk lid.
With Comfort Access: carry the vehicle key
with you and press the button on the outer
side of the trunk lid.
The vehicle will be locked after closing the
trunk lid. The driver's door must be closed
for this purpose and the vehicle key must
be outside of the vehicle in the area of the
trunk lid.
▷
Press and hold the button on the
vehicle key for approx. 1 second.
Depending on the setting, the doors may
also be unlocked.
From the inside
Pull and hold the button in the storage
From the inside
Press the button in the storage compart-
compartment of the driver's door.
The vehicle key must be located inside the ve-
hicle for this function.
ment of the driver's door.
An acoustic signal sounds before the trunk lid
is closed.
Interruption of the opening procedure
The opening procedure is interrupted:
Interruption of the closing procedure
▷
▷
When the vehicle starts moving.
The closing procedure is interrupted in the fol-
lowing situations:
By pressing the button on the outer side
of the trunk lid. Pressing again closes the
trunk lid.
▷
If the vehicle drives off with a jerky move-
ment.
▷
By pressing the button on the inside of the
trunk lid. Pressing again closes the trunk lid.
▷
By pressing the button on the outer side of
the trunk lid. Pressing again re-opens the
trunk lid.
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▷
▷
By pressing the button on the inside of the
trunk lid. Pressing again re-opens the trunk
lid.
Valet parking mode
Principle
By releasing the button in the driver's door.
Pulling again and holding continues the
closing motion.
In the valet parking mode, the control display is
disabled. The operation via iDrive is no longer
possible.
Malfunction
In the event of an electrical malfunction, oper-
ate the unlocked trunk lid manually with a slow
and smooth motion.
E.g., this mode can be used when the vehicle
is handed over for valet parking.
General information
In the valet parking mode, it is not possible
to change vehicle settings via iDrive. Personal
profiles cannot be changed. Personal data
cannot be displayed.
Trunk emergency unlocking
Additionally, the following actions are carried
out:
▷
▷
The volume of the audio system is limited.
The integrated Universal Remote Control is
deactivated.
▷
▷
The Dynamic Stability Control cannot be
turned off.
Pull the handle inside the cargo area.
The trunk lid unlocks.
Depending on the vehicle, the trunk lid can
be locked and disconnected from the cen-
tral locking system.
Soft-close automatic
function
Functional requirements
▷
▷
▷
At least one driver profile has been created.
A driver profile or the guest profile is active.
At least one driver profile has an assigned
ConnectedDrive account.
Safety information
Warning
Accessing the menu for the valet
parking mode
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.
Via the switch-off screen
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.
Closing
To close the doors, push lightly.
The closing happens automatically.
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Via the display bar at the upper edge
of the control display
Guest profile
The guest profile is the active driver profile.
1. Tip the Controller up.
A PIN must be entered.
2. "Valet parking mode"
1. "PIN"
2. Enter PIN.
Via the vehicle settings
1. "CAR"
3. "Lock tailgate as well"
The trunk lid will be locked and discon-
nected from the central locking system.
2. "Settings"
3. "General settings"
4. "Valet parking mode"
4. "Activate now"
This PIN can be used once to deactivate
the valet parking mode for the active guest
profile.
Activating the valet parking mode
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.
Deactivating valet parking mode
General information
The lock screen of the valet parking mode is
displayed on the control display.
The procedure for the PIN input varies de-
pending on the active driver profile.
The deactivation of the valet parking mode de-
pends on which driver profile is selected on the
lock screen.
Driver profile with PIN
A PIN has been stored for the active driver
profile.
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.
It is not necessary to enter another PIN.
1. "Lock tailgate as well"
The trunk lid will be locked and discon-
nected from the central locking system.
1. Select driver profile.
2. "Activate now"
2. Enter the assigned PIN for the driver profile.
If you forgot the PIN, the valet parking mode
must be deactivated by entering the assigned
ConnectedDrive access data.
Driver profile without PIN
A PIN must be assigned to the driver profile.
1. "PIN"
Driver profile without PIN
2. Enter PIN.
The valet parking mode was activated by an-
other person. To deactivate the valet parking
mode, a driver without a PIN has to enter the
access data for his ConnectedDrive account.
3. "Lock tailgate as well"
The trunk lid will be locked and discon-
nected from the central locking system.
4. "Activate linkage"
5. "Activate now"
1. Select driver profile.
2. Enter the ConnectedDrive access data as-
signed to the driver profile.
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3. "Doors/ vehicle access"
Guest profile
4. Deactivate or activate the desired confirma-
tion signals:
In the guest profile, the valet parking mode can
only be deactivated if the valet parking mode
was activated in the guest profile.
▷
"Flash when locking/unlocking"
Unlocking is signaled by flashing twice,
locking by flashing once.
1. Select guest profile.
2. Enter the PIN that was specified during ac-
tivation.
▷
With alarm system:
"Sound when locking/unlocking"
If the PIN has been forgotten, the valet park-
ing mode must be deactivated via a personal
driver profile.
Unlocking is confirmed with two sound
signals, locking is confirmed with one
sound signal.
Settings
Folding mirrors in automatically
1. "CAR"
General information
2. "Settings"
Depending on the equipment and national-
market version, various settings for opening
and closing are possible.
3. "Doors/ vehicle access"
4. "Fold mirrors in when locked"
These settings are stored for the driver profile
currently used.
Automatic unlocking
1. "CAR"
2. "Settings"
Unlocking and locking
3. "Doors/ vehicle access"
4. "Unlock at end of trip"
Doors
1. "CAR"
After drive-ready state is switched off by
pressing the Start/Stop button, the locked
vehicle is automatically unlocked.
2. "Settings"
3. "Key button settings"
4.
Select the icon.
Automatic locking
1. "CAR"
5. Select the desired setting:
▷
▷
"Driver's door only"
2. "Settings"
Only the driver's door and the fuel filler
flap are unlocked. Pressing again un-
locks the entire vehicle.
3. "Doors/ vehicle access"
4. Select the desired setting:
▷
"Lock in a few minutes"
"All doors"
The vehicle locks automatically after a
short period of time if no door is opened
after unlocking.
The entire vehicle is unlocked.
Confirmation signals from the vehicle
1. "CAR"
▷
"Lock after starting to drive"
The vehicle locks automatically after you
drive off.
2. "Settings"
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4. "Comfort access"
Trunk lid
Trunk lid and doors
Establishing idle state after opening
the front doors
1. "CAR"
You can set up if only the trunk lid will be
unlocked or if the doors will also be unlocked
when the trunk lid is unlocked
Depending on the vehicle equipment and
country version, this setting may not be of-
fered.
2. "Settings"
3. "Doors/ vehicle access"
4. "Turn off vehicle after opening door"
Idle state, refer to page 39.
1. "CAR"
2. "Settings"
3. "Key button settings"
Alarm system
4.
Select the icon.
The text next to the icon indicates the cur-
rent setting.
Principle
The alarm system issues a visual and acoustic
signal when someone attempts to open the
locked vehicle incorrectly.
5. Select the desired setting:
▷
"Tailgate"
Depending on the equipment, the trunk
lid will be unlocked or opened.
General information
When the vehicle is locked, the vehicle alarm
system reacts to the following changes:
▷
"Tailgate and door(s)"
Depending on the equipment, the trunk
lid will be unlocked or opened and the
doors are unlocked.
▷
▷
▷
Opening a door, the hood or the trunk lid.
Movements in the interior.
▷
▷
"Tailgate opens only when vehicle is
unlocked."
Changes in the vehicle inclination such as
during attempts at stealing a wheel or
when towing the vehicle.
The vehicle must be unlocked before
the trunk lid can be used with the vehicle
key.
▷
▷
Disconnected battery voltage.
Improper use of the socket for OBD on-
board diagnostics.
"Lock tailgate button"
The operation of the trunk lid via the
vehicle key is disabled.
▷
Locking the vehicle while a device is con-
nected to the diagnostic socket.
Comfort Access
The alarm system signals these changes visu-
ally and acoustically:
Touchless locking and unlocking
▷
Acoustic alarm:
Contactless locking and unlocking can be
switched on or off.
Depending on local regulations, the acous-
tic alarm may be suppressed.
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Optical alarm:
1. "CAR"
By flashing of the hazard warning system
and headlights, where required.
2. "Settings"
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Opening and closing
CONTROLS
Do not modify the system to ensure function of
the alarm system.
Indicator light on the interior mirror
Turning on/off
The alarm system is turned on or off as soon
as the vehicle is locked or unlocked with the
vehicle key or via Comfort Access.
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.
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The indicator light flashes briefly every
2 seconds:
The alarm system is switched on.
Indicator light flashes for approx. 10 sec-
onds, then it flashes briefly every 2 sec-
onds:
Opening the trunk lid with the alarm
system switched on
The trunk lid can be opened even when the
alarm system is switched on.
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.
After the trunk lid is closed, it is locked
and monitored again provided the doors are
locked. The hazard warning system flashes
once.
When the remaining open access points
are closed, the interior motion sensor and
tilt alarm sensor will be turned on.
Panic mode
You can trigger the alarm system if you find
yourself in a dangerous situation.
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The indicator light goes out after unlocking:
The vehicle has not been tampered with.
The indicator light flashes after unlocking
until drive-ready state is switched on, but
no longer than approx. 5 minutes:
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Press the button on the vehicle key
and hold for at least 3 seconds.
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Briefly press the button on the vehicle key
three times in succession.
An alarm has been deployed.
Tilt alarm sensor
To switch off the alarm: press any button.
The inclination of the vehicle is monitored.
The alarm system responds in situations such
as attempts to steal a wheel or when the vehi-
cle is towed.
Interior motion sensor
The vehicle interior is monitored.
The alarm system responds when movement
is detected in the vehicle interior.
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Opening and closing
CONTROLS
The windows must be closed for the system to
function properly.
Power windows
General information
The windows can be opened with the vehicle
key from the outside as well as closed with
Comfort Access.
Avoiding unintentional alarms
General information
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen-
sor can trigger an alarm, although no unau-
thorized action occurred.
With Comfort Access: The windows can be
closed from the outside via Comfort Access.
When a window is frequently opened to the
same position, this task can be performed by
the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant. For in-
stance when the same parking garage is fre-
quently used.
Possible situations for an unwanted alarm:
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In car washes.
In duplex garages.
During transport on trains carrying vehicles,
at sea or on a trailer.
Additional information:
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With animals in the vehicle.
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Vehicle key, refer to page 83.
When the vehicle is locked after start of re-
fueling.
BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, refer to
page 51.
The tilt alarm sensor and the interior motion
sensor can be switched off in such situations.
Safety information
Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and
interior motion sensor
Warning
When operating the windows, body parts and
objects can be jammed. There is a risk of in-
jury or risk of damage to property. Make sure
that the travel path of the windows is clear
while opening and closing.
Press the button on the vehicle key
within 10 seconds as soon as the vehicle
is locked.
The indicator light illuminates for approx.
2 seconds and then continues to flash.
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen-
sor are switched off until the vehicle is locked
again.
Overview
Ending the alarm
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Unlock the vehicle with the vehicle key.
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Unlock the vehicle with the integrated key
and activate the drive-ready state via emer-
gency detection of the vehicle key.
Malfunction, refer to page 87.
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With Comfort Access: when carrying the ve-
hicle key, grasp the driver's door or front
passenger door handle completely.
Power windows
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Opening and closing
CONTROLS
Safety information
Functional requirements
The windows can be operated under the fol-
lowing conditions.
Warning
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Standby state is switched on.
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.
Drive-ready state is switched on.
The vehicle key must be in the car's interior.
Opening
▷
Press the switch to the resistance
point.
Closing without the anti-trap
mechanism
In case of danger from the outside or if icing
might prevent normal closing, proceed as fol-
lows:
The window opens while the switch is be-
ing held.
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Press the switch beyond the resist-
ance point.
The window opens automatically. Pressing
the switch again stops the motion.
1.
Pull the switch past the resistance
point and hold it there.
The window closes with limited anti-trap
mechanism. If the closing force exceeds a
specific threshold, closing is interrupted.
Closing
▷
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 be-
ing held.
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Pull the switch beyond the resist-
ance point.
The window closes without the anti-trap
mechanism.
The window closes automatically if the
door is closed. Pulling again stops the mo-
tion.
Anti-trap mechanism
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.
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