QUICK REFERENCE -> Getting in for your BMW 8 Series 2018-2025

Getting in  
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Getting in  
Buttons for the central locking  
system  
Opening and closing  
Buttons on the vehicle key  
Overview  
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Unlocking  
Buttons for the central locking system.  
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3
4
Locking  
Opening the trunk lid  
Panic mode, pathway lighting  
Locking  
Press the button with the front doors  
closed.  
Unlocking the vehicle  
The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.  
Press the button on the vehicle key.  
Unlocking  
Depending on the settings, either only the driv-  
er's door or all vehicle access points are un-  
locked.  
Press the button.  
If only the driver's door is unlocked, press the  
button on the vehicle key again to unlock the  
other vehicle access points.  
Panic mode  
You can trigger the alarm system if you find  
yourself in a dangerous situation.  
Press and hold the button on the vehi-  
cle key after unlocking.  
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Press the button on the vehicle key  
and hold for at least 3 seconds.  
The windows open for as long as the button  
on the vehicle key is pressed.  
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Briefly press the button on the vehicle key  
three times in succession.  
To switch off the alarm: press any button.  
Locking the vehicle  
1. Close the driver's door.  
2.  
Press the button on the vehicle key.  
All vehicle access points are locked.  
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Opening and closing the trunk lid with  
no-touch activation  
Comfort Access  
Principle  
Principle  
The vehicle can be accessed without operating  
the vehicle key.  
The trunk lid can be opened and closed with  
no-touch activation using the vehicle key you  
are carrying.  
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.  
Performing the foot movement  
1. Stand in the middle behind the vehicle at  
approx. one arm's length away from the  
rear of the vehicle.  
Unlocking 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.  
Grasp the handle of a vehicle door completely.  
Locking the vehicle  
Trunk lid  
Opening  
Touch the grooved surface on the handle of a  
closed vehicle door with your finger for approx.  
1 second without grasping the door handle.  
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Unlock the vehicle and then press the but-  
ton on the outer side of the trunk lid.  
Press and hold the button on the  
vehicle key for approx. 1 second.  
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Depending on the setting, the doors may  
also be unlocked.  
Driver's door  
Closing  
Press the button on the inside of the  
trunk lid.  
Displays, operating  
elements  
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Seats, comfort features  
Central locking system  
Power windows  
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3
4
5
In the vicinity of the steering wheel  
Exterior mirrors  
Opening/closing trunk lid  
Switch console  
1
Light switch  
2
3
4
Turn signal indicator, high-beam headlights  
Instrument cluster  
Wipers  
1
Selector lever  
Indicator/warning lights  
The indicator/warning lights can illuminate in a  
variety of combinations and colors.  
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3
4
5
6
Controller  
Parking brake, Automatic Hold  
Driving Experience Control  
Start/Stop button  
Several of the lights are checked for proper  
functioning and illuminate temporarily when  
drive-ready state is turned on.  
Assistance systems  
iDrive  
Principle  
iDrive is the operating concept of the infotain-  
ment system and includes a large number of  
functions.  
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Buttons on the Controller  
Button Function  
Call up the main menu.  
Go to Apps menu.  
Call up the Media/Radio menu.  
Call up the Communication menu.  
Call up the navigation map.  
Call up the destination input menu  
for navigation.  
Call up the previous display.  
Call up the Options menu.  
Voice control  
Activating the voice control system  
Press the button on the steering  
wheel.  
Say the command.  
Canceling voice control  
Press the button on the steering wheel  
or ›Cancel‹.  
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