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EnglishOpening and closing -> Access to the cargo area for your BMW i4 2021-2025
Opening and closing
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sition of the near field communication antenna
depends on the smartphone model.
Warning
When locking the vehicle with the smartphone,
make sure that all doors and the cargo area
are closed.
The tailgate swings back and up when it
opens. There is a risk of injury and risk of
property damage. Make sure that the travel
path of the tailgate is clear during opening
and closing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What precautions can be taken to be able to
open a vehicle, despite accidentally locking in
the vehicle key?
Warning
Sharp-edged or pointed objects can hit the
windows and heating elements while driving.
There is a risk of injury or risk of property
damage. Cover the edges and ensure that
pointed objects do not hit the windows.
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The app’s remote services offer the option
to lock and unlock a vehicle.
This requires an active BMW Connected-
Drive contract, and the app must be instal-
led on a smartphone.
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Unlocking the vehicle can be requested via
the BMW ConnectedDrive Call Center.
With the vehicle key
An active BMW ConnectedDrive contract is
required.
General information
To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehicle,
do not place the vehicle key in the cargo area.
Access to the cargo area
Depending on vehicle equipment and national-
market version, the following settings can be
changed:
General information
The cargo area will be opened to the config-
ured opening height.
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Unlocking the cargo area with the vehicle
key also unlocks the doors.
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Before unlocking the cargo area with the
vehicle key, first unlock the vehicle.
Safety information
Functional requirements
Selector lever position P must be engaged to
open the cargo area with the vehicle key.
Warning
Body parts can be jammed when operating
the tailgate. There is a risk of injury. Make
sure that the travel path of the tailgate is
clear during opening and closing.
You must enable the setting for opening with
the vehicle key.
Additional information:
Settings, refer to page 93.
Opening the cargo area
Press and hold the button on the vehi-
cle key for approx. 1 second.
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Press the button on the trunk.
Press the button on the trunk.
On the cargo area
General information
With Comfort Access, the cargo area can be
accessed without activating the vehicle key.
The vehicle is locked after closing
the cargo area. To do so, the driv-
er's door must be closed and the vehicle
key must be outside of the vehicle near the
cargo area.
The key is automatically detected near the ve-
hicle.
Functional prerequisite
Carry the vehicle key with you, e.g., in your
pants pocket.
Inside the vehicle
Functional requirements
The vehicle key or digital key must be located
within the vehicle in order to close the cargo
area using the button inside the vehicle.
Opening the cargo area
When the vehicle is locked, selector lever posi-
tion P must be engaged before the tailgate can
be opened using the button inside the vehicle.
Opening the trunk
Press the button in the driver's door.
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Unlock the vehicle and then press the but-
ton on the cargo area.
Closing the cargo area
With Comfort Access: carry the vehicle key
with you and press the button on the cargo
area.
Pull and hold the button in the driver's
door.
Locked doors are not unlocked.
An acoustic signal sounds before the trunk is
closed.
Closing the cargo area
Interruption of the opening
procedure
The opening procedure is interrupted in the
following situations:
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When the vehicle starts moving.
By pressing the button on the outside of
the cargo area. Pressing it again closes the
cargo area again.
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By pressing the button on the inside of the
cargo area. Pressing it again closes the
cargo area again.
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By pressing the button on the vehicle key.
you unintentionally move your foot or if a foot
movement is detected.
Pressing the button again continues the
opening process.
The sensor has an approximate range of
5 ft/1.50 m extending from the rear area.
By pressing or pulling the button in the
driver's door. Pressing again continues the
opening procedure.
If contactless opening is used for the cargo
area, the locked doors will not be unlocked.
Functional requirements
Interruption of the closing procedure
The closing procedure is interrupted in the fol-
lowing situations:
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To close the cargo area contactlessly, the
automatic tailgate must be installed.
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Selector lever position P must be engaged.
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If the vehicle drives off with a jerky move-
ment.
Contactless opening and closing of the
cargo area must be activated in the set-
tings.
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By pressing the button on the outside of
the cargo area. Pressing it again opens the
cargo area again.
Depending on vehicle equipment:
No trailer hitches should be mounted.
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By pressing the button on the inside of
the cargo area. Pressing it again opens the
cargo area again.
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Additional information:
Settings, refer to page 93.
By pressing the button on the vehicle key.
Pressing it again opens the cargo area
again.
Opening the cargo area
1. To open the cargo area hands-free, walk
behind the vehicle and hold the vehicle key
in the middle at approx. arm’s length.
By releasing the button in the driver's door.
Pulling again and holding continues the
closing motion.
2. Wave a foot under the vehicle in the driv-
ing direction and immediately pull it back.
With these movements, the leg must pass
through the ranges of both sensors.
Opening and closing the cargo area
contactlessly
Principle
You can open the cargo area contactlessly
when carrying the vehicle key on your person.
With automatic tailgate activation, the cargo
area can also be closed contactlessly.
Sensors detect specific foot movements near
the center of the rear area, and the cargo area
opens or closes.
Before the cargo area opens, the hazard warn-
ing system flashes.
General information
Function availability depends on vehicle equip-
ment and national-market version.
Moving a foot again will stop the opening proc-
cedure. The subsequent foot movement will
close the cargo area again.
If the vehicle key is within the sensor range, the
cargo area may open or close inadvertently if
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Closing the cargo area
Perform the foot movement for opening the
cargo area.
Malfunction
Warning
The hazard warning system flashes and an
acoustic signal sounds.
With manual operation of a blocked tailgate,
it can release itself unexpectedly from the
blocking. There is a risk of injury and risk
of property damage. Do not operate the tail-
gate manually if it is blocked. Have the vehi-
cle checked by an authorized service center
or another qualified service center or repair
shop.
Moving a foot again will stop the closing proc-
ess. The subsequent foot movement will open
the cargo area again.
System limits
The detection of the foot movement may be
limited due to the following external conditions:
In the event of an electrical malfunction in the
automatic tailgate, operate the unlocked tail-
gate slowly with a smooth motion by hand.
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Ice, snow or slush on the rear of the vehicle.
Dirt or road salt on the rear of the vehicle.
Movement in range of the sensors may cause
the cargo area to open unintentionally, e.g.,
due to running water when cleaning the vehi-
cle or from heavy rainfall, or due to the mov-
ing brushes in a car wash. To prevent such
unintended opening of the cargo area in such
cases, keep the vehicle key at a sufficient dis-
tance from the rear of the vehicle.
To close the tailgate fully, press down lightly
only. Closing occurs automatically.
Key Card
Principle
The Key Card allows the vehicle to be unlocked
and locked, as well as started.
Depending on vehicle equipment: Objects
mounted on a trailer hitch cannot be detected
if the trailer power socket is not plugged in.
General information
Key Card availability depends on vehicle equip-
ment and national-market version.
Emergency cargo area release
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.
Pull the handle inside the cargo area.
The cargo area is unlocked.
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