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burns. There is an injury hazard or danger to
life. Keep the vehicle key and batteries out of
reach for children. Immediately seek medical
help if there is any suspicion that a battery or
button cell has been swallowed or is located in
any part of the body.
Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and optional features offered with the series.
It also describes features and functions that are
not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due
to the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems. When using these functions and systems,
the applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐
served.
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 vehicle can be
opened from the outside.
Vehicle key
General information
The vehicle is supplied with two vehicle keys
with integrated key.
Warning
Unattended children or animals in the vehicle
can cause the vehicle to move and endanger
themselves and traffic, for instance due to the
following actions:
Each vehicle key contains a replaceable battery,
refer to page 66.
Depending on the equipment and country ver‐
sion, various settings, refer to page 76, can be
configured for the button functions.
▷ Pressing the Start/Stop button.
▷ Releasing the parking brake.
A personal driver profile, refer to page 74, for
each vehicle key is stored in the vehicle.
▷ Opening and closing the doors or win‐
dows.
To provide information on maintenance recom‐
mendations, the service data is stored in the ve‐
hicle key, refer to page 246.
▷ Engaging selector lever position N.
▷ Using vehicle equipment.
To prevent possible locking in of the vehicle key,
take the vehicle key with you when exiting the
vehicle.
There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not
leave children or animals unattended in the ve‐
hicle. Take the vehicle key with you when exit‐
ing and lock the vehicle.
Safety Instructions
Warning
The vehicle key has a button cell battery. Bat‐
teries or button cells can be swallowed and
lead to serious or fatal injuries within two hours,
for example, due to internal burns or chemical
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The light functions may depend on the ambient
brightness.
Overview
Convenient opening
Press and hold the button on the vehi‐
cle key after unlocking.
The windows and the glass sunroof are opened,
as long as the button on the vehicle key is
pressed.
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Unlocking
Locking
1. Close the driver's door.
Locking
Unlocking the tailgate
Panic mode
2.
Press the button on the vehicle key.
The following functions are executed:
▷ All doors and the tailgate are locked.
Unlocking
▷ Locking is confirmed by the turn signals and
the horn. This function must be activated in
the settings, refer to page 76.
Press the button on the vehicle key.
Depending on the settings, refer to page 76,
the following access points are unlocked:
▷ The alarm system, refer to page 77, is
switched on.
▷ Driver's door.
If the drive-ready state is still switched on when
you lock the vehicle, the vehicle horn honks
twice. In this case, the drive-ready state must be
switched off by means of the Start/Stop button.
Press the button on the vehicle key again to
unlock the other vehicle access points.
▷ All doors and tailgate.
In addition, the following functions are executed:
With Comfort Access: convenient
closing
▷ Unlocking is confirmed by the turn signals
and the horn. This function must be activated
in the settings, refer to page 76.
Safety information
▷ The settings stored in the driver profile, refer
to page 74, are applied.
▷ The interior lights, refer to page 129, are
switched on, unless they were manually
switched off.
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.
▷ Depending on the settings, the welcome light
and pathway lighting, refer to page 126, are
switched on.
▷ Exterior mirrors folded through convenient
closing are folded open.
Closing
Press and hold the button on the vehicle
key in the area close to the vehicle.
▷ The alarm system, refer to page 77, is
switched off.
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The windows and the glass sunroof are closed,
as long as the button on the vehicle key is
pressed.
Warning
The tailgate pivots out when it opens. There is
a risk of injury or risk of damage to property.
Make sure that the area of movement of the
tailgate is clear during opening and closing.
The exterior mirrors are folded in.
The exterior mirrors are not folded in when the
hazard warning flashers are switched on.
Switching on interior lights and
courtesy light
NOTICE
Sharp-edged or pointed objects can hit the
windows and heat conductors while driving.
There is a risk of damage to property, among
other potential damage. Cover the edges and
ensure that pointed objects do not hit the win‐
dows.
Press the button on the vehicle key with
the vehicle locked.
This function is not available, if the interior lights
were switched off manually.
The light functions may depend on the ambient
brightness.
After locking, wait 10 seconds before pressing
the button again.
Opening
Press the button on the vehicle key for
approx. 1 second.
Tailgate
The tailgate is unlocked and can be swung up‐
ward.
General information
To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehicle,
do not place the vehicle key in the cargo area.
Panic mode
Depending on the vehicle equipment and coun‐
try version, it is possible to specify whether the
doors are also unlocked when unlocking using
the vehicle key. To perform settings, refer to
page 76.
You can trigger the alarm system if you find your‐
self in a dangerous situation.
▷ Press the button on the vehicle key
and hold for at least 3 seconds.
▷ Briefly press the button on the vehicle key
three times in succession.
Safety information
To switch off the alarm: press any button.
Warning
Replacing the battery
Body parts can be jammed when operating the
tailgate. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that
the area of movement of the tailgate is clear
during opening and closing.
NOTE
Improper batteries in the vehicle key can dam‐
age the vehicle key. There is a danger of dam‐
age to property. Always replace the discharged
battery with a battery with the same voltage,
the same size and the same specification.
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Loss of vehicle keys
A lost vehicle key can be blocked and replaced
by a dealer’s service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
1. Remove the integrated key from the vehicle
key, refer to page 68.
2. Place the integrated key underneath the bat‐
tery compartment cover, arrow 1, and lift the
cover with a lever movement of the
integrated key, arrow 2.
Malfunction
General information
A Check Control message is displayed.
Vehicle key recognition by the vehicle may mal‐
function under the following circumstances:
▷ The battery of the vehicle key is discharged.
For replacing the battery, refer to page 66.
▷ Interference of the radio connection from
transmission towers or other equipment with
high transmitting power.
3. Push battery in arrow direction using a
pointed object and lift it out.
▷ Shielding of the vehicle key due to metal ob‐
jects.
Do not transport the vehicle key together with
metal objects.
▷ Interference of the radio connection from mo‐
bile phones or other electronic devices in di‐
rect proximity to the vehicle key.
Do not carry the vehicle key in close proximity
to other electronic devices.
▷ Interference of radio transmission by a charg‐
ing process of mobile devices, for instance
charging of a mobile phone.
4. Insert a type CR 2032 battery with the posi‐
tive side facing up.
5. Press the cover closed.
In the case of interference, the vehicle can be
unlocked and locked from the outside with the
integrated key, refer to page 68.
6. Push the integrated key into the vehicle key
until it engages.
Have old batteries disposed of by a deal‐
er’s service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop or take
them to a collection point.
Additional vehicle keys
Additional vehicle keys are available from a serv‐
ice center or another qualified service center or
repair shop.
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Switching the drive-ready state on via
emergency detection of the vehicle key
Integrated key
General information
The driver's door can be locked and unlocked
without the vehicle key using the integrated key.
Safety information
Warning
Unlocking from the inside is only possible with
special knowledge.
It is not possible to switch on the drive-ready
state if the vehicle key has not been detected.
Persons who spend a lengthy time in the vehi‐
cle while being exposed to extreme tempera‐
tures are at risk of injury or death. Do not lock
the vehicle from the outside when there are
people in it.
Proceed as follows in this case:
1. Hold the vehicle key with its tip against the
marked area on the steering column. Pay at‐
tention to the display in the instrument clus‐
ter.
2. If the vehicle key is detected:
NOTICE
Switch on drive-ready state within 10 sec‐
onds.
The door lock is permanently joined with the
door. The door handle can be moved. When
pulling the door handle with the integrated key
inserted, paint or the integrated key can be
damaged. There is a risk of damage to prop‐
erty, among other potential damage. Remove
the integrated key before pulling the external
door handle.
If the vehicle key is not recognized, slightly
change the position of the vehicle key and repeat
the procedure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What precautions can be taken to be able to
open a vehicle with an accidentally locked in ve‐
hicle key?
Removing
▷ The options provided by the Remote Serv‐
ices of the BMW app include the ability to
lock and unlock a vehicle.
This requires an active BMW Connected‐
Drive contract and the BMW app must be in‐
stalled on a smartphone.
▷ Unlocking the vehicle can be requested via
the BMW ConnectedDrive Call Center.
An active BMW ConnectedDrive contract is
required.
Press the button, arrow 1, and pull out the
integrated key, arrow 2.
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Locking/unlocking via the door lock
Overview
1. Remove lid on the door lock.
To do this, slide the integrated key into the
opening from below and unlock the lid.
Buttons for the central locking system.
Locking
2. Unlock or lock the door lock using the
integrated key.
Press the button with the doors closed.
The vehicle is not secured against theft when
locking.
Unlocking
Press the button.
The vehicle locks automatically after you drive
off.
The other doors must be unlocked or locked
from the inside.
Opening
▷
Press button to unlock the doors to‐
gether, and then pull the door handle above
the armrest.
Alarm system
The alarm system is not switched on if the vehi‐
cle is locked with the integrated key.
▷ Pull the door opener on the door to be
opened. The other door remain locked.
The alarm system is triggered when the door is
opened, if the vehicle has been unlocked via the
door lock.
Rear doors
General information
Before exiting the vehicle, make sure that the
front safety belt is completely wound up.
Buttons for the central locking
system
General information
In the event of a severe accident, the vehicle is
automatically unlocked. The hazard warning sys‐
tem and interior lights come on.
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Overview
Functional requirements
▷ To lock the vehicle, the vehicle key must be
outside of the vehicle near the doors.
▷ The next unlocking and locking cycle is not
possible until after approx. 2 seconds.
Unlocking
The door openers are located on the inside, next
to the front safety belts.
Opening
1. Open the corresponding front door.
2. Pull door opener backward.
Grasp the door handle on the driver's or front
passenger door completely.
To better reach the front door's handle fold the
front seat's backrests, refer to page 83, down.
This corresponds to pressing the button
the vehicle key.
on
Closing
When closing, make sure that the corresponding
front door is far enough open.
Locking
Comfort Access
Concept
The vehicle can be accessed without operating
the vehicle key.
Carrying the vehicle key with you, e.g., in your
pants pocket, is sufficient.
Touch the surface on the door handle of the driv‐
er's or front passenger door with your finger for
approx. 1 second without grasping the door han‐
dle.
The vehicle automatically detects the vehicle key
when it is in close proximity or in the car's inte‐
rior.
This corresponds to pressing the button
the vehicle key.
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General information
Comfort Access supports the following func‐
tions:
▷ Unlocking and locking the vehicle.
▷ Convenient closing.
▷ Open the tailgate.
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Safety information
Convenient closing
Safety information
Warning
Body parts can be jammed when operating the
tailgate. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that
the area of movement of the tailgate is clear
during opening and closing.
Warning
With convenient closing, body parts can be
jammed. There is a risk of injury. Make sure
that the area of movement of the doors is clear
during convenient closing.
Warning
The tailgate pivots out when it opens. There is
a risk of injury or risk of damage to property.
Make sure that the area of movement of the
tailgate is clear during opening and closing.
Closing
NOTICE
Sharp-edged or pointed objects can hit the
windows and heat conductors while driving.
There is a risk of damage to property, among
other potential damage. Cover the edges and
ensure that pointed objects do not hit the win‐
dows.
Touch the surface on the door handle of the driv‐
er's or front passenger door, arrow, with your fin‐
ger and hold it there without grasping the door
handle.
Opening
This corresponds with pressing and holding the
button
on the vehicle key.
In addition to locking, the windows and the glass
sunroof close. The exterior mirrors fold in, de‐
pending on the model.
Opening the tailgate
General information
To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehicle,
do not place the vehicle key in the cargo area.
Press button next on tailgate.
This corresponds to pressing the button
on the vehicle key.
If the tailgate is opened via Comfort Access,
locked doors are not unlocked.
The tailgate is unlocked and can be swung up‐
ward.
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mounted are folded down onto the windshield
before opening the hood.
Malfunction
Vehicle key recognition by the vehicle may mal‐
function under the following circumstances:
▷ The battery of the vehicle key is discharged.
Replace the battery, refer to page 66.
Unlocking from the inside
With the vehicle stationary, press the
button in the driver's floor area.
▷ Interference of the radio connection from
transmission towers or other equipment with
high transmitting power.
The hood is unlocked and slightly raised.
▷ Shielding of the vehicle key due to metal ob‐
jects.
Opening
Do not transport the vehicle key together with
metal objects.
1. Press the release handle and open the hood.
▷ Interference of the radio connection from mo‐
bile phones or other electronic devices in di‐
rect proximity to the vehicle key.
Do not carry the vehicle key in close proximity
to other electronic devices.
Wet or snowy conditions may disrupt the locking
request recognition function on the door han‐
dles.
In the case of a malfunction, unlock and lock the
vehicle using the buttons of the vehicle key or
using the integrated key, refer to page 68.
Malfunction
In case of an electrical malfunction, the hood can
be unlocked manually.
1. Remove cover underneath the unlock but‐
tons.
Hood
Safety information
Warning
Body parts can be jammed when opening and
closing the hood. There is a risk of injury. Make
sure that the area of movement of hood is clear
during opening and closing.
2. Remove wire cable and pull it back.
The hood is unlocked and slightly raised.
NOTICE
Folded-away wipers can be jammed when the
hood is opened. There is a risk of damage to
property, among other potential damage. Make
sure that the wipers with the wiper blades
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Opening and closing
Tailgate
Opening from the outside
General information
To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehicle,
do not place the vehicle key in the cargo area.
Depending on the vehicle equipment and coun‐
try version, it is possible to specify whether the
doors are also unlocked when unlocking using
the vehicle key. To perform settings, refer to
page 76.
Safety information
▷ Without Comfort Access: unlock vehicle.
With Comfort Access: unlock the vehicle or
have the vehicle key with you.
Warning
Body parts can be jammed when operating the
tailgate. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that
the area of movement of the tailgate is clear
during opening and closing.
Press button next on tailgate.
▷
Press the button on the vehicle key
for approx. 1 second.
Depending on the setting, the doors may also
be unlocked. Unlocking using the vehicle key,
refer to page 66.
Warning
The tailgate is opened slightly and can be swung
upward.
The tailgate pivots out when it opens. There is
a risk of injury or risk of damage to property.
Make sure that the area of movement of the
tailgate is clear during opening and closing.
Opening from the inside
With the vehicle stationary, press the
button in the driver's floor area twice in
quick succession.
NOTICE
Sharp-edged or pointed objects can hit the
windows and heat conductors while driving.
There is a risk of damage to property, among
other potential damage. Cover the edges and
ensure that pointed objects do not hit the win‐
dows.
If the vehicle is locked, selector lever position P
must be engaged first.
The tailgate is opened slightly and can be swung
upward.
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to apply settings in the vehicle without changing
the personal driver profiles.
Closing
Functional requirements
For the system to be able to identify the driver
profile associated to a particular driver, the de‐
tected vehicle key must be clearly allocated to
the driver.
This is the case when:
▷ The driver is only carrying his or her own ve‐
hicle key.
Grasp the recess grip and pull tailgate down.
▷ The driver unlocks the vehicle.
▷ The driver gets into the vehicle through the
driver's door.
Driver profiles
Settings
Concept
The settings, for instance for the following sys‐
tems and functions, are stored in the active pro‐
file. The scope of storable settings depends on
country and equipment.
In the driver profiles, individual settings for sev‐
eral drivers can be stored and called up again
when required.
General information
▷ Unlocking and locking.
▷ Lights.
There are three driver profiles with which per‐
sonal vehicle settings can be stored. Every vehi‐
cle key has been assigned one of these driver
profiles.
▷ Climate control.
▷ Radio.
▷ Instrument cluster.
▷ Programmable memory buttons.
▷ Volumes, sound.
▷ Control Display.
If the vehicle is unlocked using a vehicle key, the
assigned personal driver profile will be activated.
All settings stored in the driver profile are auto‐
matically applied.
If several drivers use their own vehicle keys, the
vehicle will apply the personal settings as it is be‐
ing unlocked. These settings are also restored, if
the vehicle has been used in the meantime by a
person with a different vehicle key.
▷ Navigation.
▷ PDC Park Distance Control.
▷ Rearview camera.
▷ Driving Dynamics Control.
▷ Intelligent Safety.
Changes to the settings are automatically stored
in the driver profile currently activated.
If another driver profile is selected via iDrive, the
settings stored in it will be applied automatically.
The new driver profile is assigned to the vehicle
key that is currently in use.
Profile management
Selecting a driver profile
Regardless of the vehicle key in use, a different
driver profile may be activated. This allows you to
There is an additional guest profile available that
is not assigned to any vehicle key. It can be used
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call up personal vehicle settings, even if you did
not unlock the vehicle with your own vehicle key.
5. Enter profile name.
6. Select the icon.
Via iDrive:
Resetting a driver profile
The settings of the driver profile currently in use
are reset to their factory settings.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Driver profiles"
3. Select driver profile.
4. "OK"
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
▷ All settings stored in the selected driver pro‐
file are automatically applied.
2. "Driver profiles"
3. Select driver profile.
▷ The called-up driver profile is assigned to the
vehicle key being used at the time.
The driver profile marked with this icon
can be reset.
▷ If the driver profile is already assigned to a dif‐
ferent vehicle key, this driver profile will apply
to both vehicle keys.
4. "Reset driver profile"
5. "OK"
Using a guest profile
Exporting driver profiles
Most settings of the active driver profile can be
exported.
The guest profile is for individual settings that are
stored in none of the three personal driver pro‐
files.
Exporting is helpful when storing and retrieving
personal settings, for instance before delivering
the vehicle to a workshop. The stored driver pro‐
files can be taken into another vehicle.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Driver profiles"
3. "Drive off (guest)"
4. "OK"
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Driver profiles"
3. Select driver profile.
The guest profile cannot be renamed. It is not
assigned to the vehicle key currently in use.
The driver profile marked with this icon
can be exported.
Renaming a driver profile
A personal name can be assigned to the active
driver profile to avoid confusion between the
driver profiles.
4. "Export driver profile (USB)"
Select the USB storage device, as needed,
refer to page 51.
Via iDrive:
Importing driver profiles
1. "My Vehicle"
The existing settings of the active driver profile
are overwritten with the settings of the imported
driver profile.
2. "Driver profiles"
3. Select driver profile.
The driver profile marked with this icon
can be renamed.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
4. "Change driver profile name"
2. "Driver profiles"
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3. Select the driver profile to be overwritten.
Unlocking
The driver profile marked with this icon
can be overwritten.
Doors
4. "Import driver profile (USB)"
Via iDrive:
Select USB storage device as needed.
5. Select the driver profile to be imported.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Doors/Key"
Displaying driver profiles during start
The driver profiles can be displayed at each
startup to select the desired profile.
4.
"Driver's door" or
"All doors"
5. Select the desired setting:
▷ "Driver's door only"
Via iDrive:
Only the driver's door is unlocked. Press‐
ing again unlocks the entire vehicle.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Driver profiles"
▷ "All doors"
3. "Show driver profiles at startup"
The entire vehicle is unlocked.
System limits
A clear assignment between the vehicle key and
driver may not be possible in the following cases,
for example.
Tailgate
Depending on the vehicle equipment and coun‐
try version, this setting may not be offered.
Via iDrive:
▷ The passenger unlocks the vehicle with his or
her own vehicle key, but another person is
driving.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Doors/Key"
▷ The driver unlocks the vehicle via Comfort
Access and has multiple vehicle keys with
him or her.
4.
Select the icon.
5. Select the desired setting:
▷ "Tailgate"
▷ The driver changes, but the vehicle is not
locked and unlocked.
The tailgate is unlocked.
▷ "Tailgate and door(s)"
The tailgate and the doors are unlocked.
▷ Multiple vehicle keys are located outside of
the vehicle.
Settings
Confirmation signals from the vehicle
Via iDrive:
General information
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Doors/Key"
Depending on the package and country version,
various settings are available for the vehicle key
functions.
These settings are stored for the driver profile,
refer to page 74, currently used.
4. Deactivate or activate the desired confirma‐
tion signals.
▷ "Flash for lock/unlock"
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Unlocking is signaled by two flashes, lock‐
ing by one.
▷ Improper use of the socket for Onboard Diag‐
nosis.
▷ With alarm system:
▷ Locking the vehicle while a device is con‐
nected to the socket for the OBD Onboard-
Diagnosis. For socket for the OBD Onboard
Diagnosis, refer to page 247.
"Acoustic signal for lock/unlock"
Unlocking is signaled by one honk of the
horn.
The alarm system signals these changes visually
and acoustically:
Automatic locking
Via iDrive:
▷ Acoustic alarm:
Depending on local regulations, the acoustic
alarm may be suppressed.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Doors/Key"
▷ Visual alarm:
By flashing of the hazard warning system and
headlights, where required.
4. Select the desired setting:
▷ "Lock automatically"
Do not modify the system to ensure function of
the alarm system.
The vehicle locks automatically after a
while if no door is opened after unlocking.
Switching on/off
Automatic unlocking
Via iDrive:
The alarm system is switched off or on as soon
as the vehicle is unlocked or locked with the ve‐
hicle key or via Comfort Access.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Doors/Key"
Opening the doors with the alarm
system switched on
4. "Unlock at end of trip"
The alarm system is triggered when a door is
opened if the door was unlocked using the
integrated key in the door lock.
After drive-ready state is switched off by
pressing the Start/Stop button, the locked ve‐
hicle is automatically unlocked.
Switching off the alarm, refer to page 78.
Opening the tailgate with the alarm
system switched on
Alarm system
The tailgate can be opened even when the alarm
system is switched on.
General information
When the vehicle is locked, the vehicle alarm
system reacts to the following changes:
After the tailgate is closed, it is locked and moni‐
tored again provided the doors are locked. The
hazard warning system flashes once.
▷ Unauthorized opening of a door, the hood or
the tailgate.
Panic mode
▷ Movements in the vehicle interior.
You can trigger the alarm system if you find your‐
self in a dangerous situation.
▷ Changes in the vehicle tilt, for instance during
attempts at stealing a wheel.
▷ Disconnected battery voltage.
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▷ Press the button on the vehicle key
Interior motion sensor
The windows and the glass sunroof must be
closed for the system to function properly.
and hold for at least 3 seconds.
▷ Briefly press the button on the vehicle key
three times in succession.
Avoiding unintentional alarms
General information
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor
can trigger an alarm, although no unauthorized
action occurred.
To switch off the alarm: press any button.
Indicator light on the interior mirror
Possible situations for an unwanted alarm:
▷ In automatic car washes.
▷ In duplex garages.
▷ During transport on trains carrying vehicles, at
sea or on a trailer.
▷ With animals in the vehicle.
▷ The indicator light flashes briefly every 2 sec‐
onds:
▷ When the vehicle is locked after start of fuel‐
ing.
The alarm system is switched on.
The tilt alarm sensor and the interior motion sen‐
sor can be switched off in such situations.
▷ Indicator light flashes for approx. 10 seconds,
then it flashes briefly every 2 seconds:
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.
Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and
interior motion sensor
Press the button on the vehicle key within
10 seconds as soon as the vehicle is
locked.
When the still open access points are closed,
the interior motion sensor and tilt alarm sen‐
sor will be switched on.
The indicator light lights up for approx. 2 sec‐
onds and then continues to flash.
▷ The indicator light goes out after unlocking:
The vehicle has not been tampered with.
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor
are switched off until the vehicle is locked again.
▷ The indicator light flashes after unlocking un‐
til the radio-ready state is switched on, but no
longer than approx. 5 minutes:
Switching off the alarm
▷ Unlock the vehicle with the vehicle key.
An alarm has been triggered.
▷ Unlock the vehicle with the integrated key
and establish the radio-ready state using the
emergency detection of vehicle key, refer to
page 67.
Tilt alarm sensor
The tilt of the vehicle is monitored.
The alarm system responds in situations such as
attempts to steal a wheel.
▷ With Comfort Access:
When carrying the vehicle key, grasp the driv‐
er's door or front passenger door handle
completely.
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The window closes while the switch is being
held.
Power windows
Safety information
Warning
▷
Pull the switch beyond the resistance
point.
The window closes automatically if the door
is closed. Pulling again stops the motion.
When operating the windows, body parts and
objects can be jammed. There is a risk of injury
or risk of damage to property. Make sure that
the area of movement of the windows is clear
during opening and closing.
Closing via Comfort Access, refer to page 71.
Jam protection system
Concept
The jam protection prevents objects or body
parts becoming jammed between the door frame
and window while a window is being closed.
Overview
General information
If resistance or a blockage is detected while a
window is being closed, the closing action is in‐
terrupted.
Safety information
Power windows
Warning
Accessories on the windows such as antennas
can impact jam protection. There is a risk of in‐
jury. Do not install accessories in the area of
movement of the windows.
Opening
▷
Press the switch to the resistance point.
The window opens while the switch is being
held.
Closing without the jam protection
system
In case of danger from the outside or if ice might
prevent normal closing, proceed as follows:
▷
Press the switch beyond the resistance
point.
The window opens automatically. Pressing
the switch again stops the motion.
1.
Pull the switch past the resistance point
and hold it there.
Convenient opening with the vehicle key, refer to
page 65.
The window closes with limited jam protec‐
tion. If the closing force exceeds a specific
threshold, closing is interrupted.
Closing
▷
Pull the switch to the resistance point.
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Opening and closing
CONTROLS
Opening/closing the glass sunroof
and sun protection
2.
Pull the switch past the resistance point
again within approx. 4 seconds and hold it
there.
▷ Press the switch in the desired
direction to the resistance
point and hold it there.
The window closes without jam protection.
The glass sunroof moves as
long as the switch is held
down.
Glass sunroof, electric
▷ Press the switch in the desired direction past
the resistance point.
General information
The glass sunroof can be operated when the
standby state is switched on.
The glass sunroof moves automatically.
Pressing the switch upward stops the motion.
Safety information
▷ Opening and closing the sun protection man‐
ually.
Warning
Convenient opening with the vehicle key, refer to
page 65.
Body parts can be jammed when operating the
glass sunroof. There is a risk of injury. Make
sure that the area of movement of the glass
sunroof is clear during opening and closing.
Closing via Comfort Access, refer to page 70.
Comfort position
In some models, the wind noises in the car's in‐
terior are lowest when the glass sunroof is not
fully open. In these models, the automatic func‐
tion initially only opens the glass sunroof up to
this comfort position.
Overview
Pressing the switch again opens the glass sun‐
roof fully.
Jam protection system
General information
If resistance or a blockage is detected while clos‐
ing the glass sunroof, the closing action is inter‐
rupted once the roof opening reaches the half-
open position.
Tilting the glass sunroof
Push switch briefly upward.
▷ The closed glass sunroof tilts.
The glass sunroof opens slightly.
▷ The opened glass sunroof
closes until it is in the tilted
position. The sun protection
does not move.
Closing from the open position without
jam protection
If there is an external danger, proceed as follows:
1. Push the switch forward past the resistance
point and hold.
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Opening and closing
CONTROLS
The glass sunroof closes with limited jam
protection. If the closing force exceeds a spe‐
cific threshold, closing is interrupted.
Initializing the system
Press the switch up and hold it
until initialization is complete.
Initialization begins within 15 seconds.
▷ If the glass sunroof is closed, it opens then
closes again.
2. Push the switch forward again past the resist‐
ance point and hold until the glass sunroof
closes without jam protection. Make sure that
the closing area is clear.
▷ If the glass sunroof is open, it first closes,
then opens and closes again.
Initialization is complete once the glass sunroof
has opened then closed again.
Closing from the raised position without
jam protection
If there is an external danger,
push the switch forward past the
resistance point and hold it.
The glass sunroof closes without
jam protection.
Initializing after a power interruption
General information
After a power failure during the opening or clos‐
ing process, the glass sunroof can only be oper‐
ated to a limited extent.
The system can be initialized under the following
conditions.
▷ The vehicle is parked in a horizontal position.
▷ The vehicle will not be moved until the initiali‐
zation is completed.
▷ The drive-ready state is established.
▷ The outside temperature is above 41 ℉/5 ℃.
During initialization, the glass sunroof closes
without jam protection.
Make sure that the closing area is clear.
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