Opening and closing -> Alarm system for your BMW i4 2021-2025
Opening and closing
CONTROLS
4. "Lock/unlock"
Operating the cargo area with the vehi-
cle key is disabled.
5. Select the desired setting:
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"Flash on lock/unlock"
Adjusting the opening height
You can set how far the tailgate can be
opened.
Unlocking is signaled by flashing twice,
locking by flashing once.
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With alarm system:
When adjusting the opening height, make sure
the clearance above the tailgate is at least
4 in/10 cm.
"Sound on lock/unlock"
Unlocking is confirmed with two sound
signals, locking is confirmed with one
sound signal.
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
Folding mirrors in automatically
3. "Doors and windows"
4. "Tailgate"
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
5. "Opening height"
3. "Doors and windows"
4. "Lock/unlock"
6. Monitor the tailgate and set the desired
opening height.
5. "Fold mirrors on lock/unlock"
Opening/closing the cargo area
contactlessly
Cargo area
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
Cargo area and doors
3. "Doors and windows"
4. "Tailgate"
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
5. Select the desired setting.
3. "Doors and windows"
4. "Tailgate"
5. Select the desired setting:
Alarm system
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"Tailgate"
Depending on the equipment, the cargo
area will be unlocked or opened.
Principle
The alarm system issues a visual and acoustic
signal when someone attempts to open the
locked vehicle incorrectly.
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"Tailgate and door(s)"
Depending on the equipment, the cargo
area will be unlocked or opened and the
doors are unlocked.
General information
When the vehicle is locked, the vehicle alarm
system reacts to the following changes:
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"Tailgate will only open if vehicle is
already unlocked"
The vehicle must be unlocked before
the cargo area can be operated with the
vehicle key.
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Opening a door, the hood, or the cargo
area.
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Movements in the vehicle interior.
"Lock tailgate button"
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Opening and closing
CONTROLS
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Changes in the vehicle inclination such as
during attempts at stealing a wheel or
when towing the vehicle.
Panic mode
You can trigger the alarm system if you find
yourself in a dangerous situation.
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Disconnected battery voltage.
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Press the button on the vehicle key
and hold for at least 3 seconds.
Improper use of the socket for OBD on-
board diagnostics.
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Briefly press the button on the vehi-
cle key three times in succession.
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Locking the vehicle while a device is con-
nected to the diagnostic socket.
To switch off the alarm: press any button.
The alarm system signals these changes visu-
ally and acoustically:
Indicator light on the interior mirror
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Acoustic alarm:
Depending on local regulations, the acous-
tic alarm may be suppressed.
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Optical alarm:
By flashing of the hazard warning system
and headlights, where required.
Do not modify the system to ensure function of
the alarm system.
Turning the alarm system on/off
The alarm system is turned on as soon as the
vehicle is locked from the outside.
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The indicator light flashes briefly every
2 seconds:
The alarm system is switched on.
The alarm system does not turn on if the vehi-
cle is locked manually from the inside.
The indicator light flashes for approx.
10 seconds, then flashes briefly every
2 seconds:
The alarm system is switched off as soon as
the vehicle is unlocked.
Interior motion sensor and tilt alarm sensor
are not active, as doors, hood, or tailgate
are not correctly closed. Correctly closed
access points are secured.
Opening the doors with the alarm
system switched on
The alarm system is triggered when a door
is opened if the door was unlocked using the
integrated key in the door lock.
When the remaining open access points
are closed, the interior motion sensor and
tilt alarm sensor will be turned on.
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The indicator light flashes even though all
access points have been closed:
Opening the cargo area with the
alarm system switched on
Alarm system error.
The cargo area can be opened even when the
alarm system is switched on.
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The indicator light goes out after unlocking:
The vehicle has not been tampered with.
After closing the cargo area, the cargo area will
be locked and monitored again. The hazard
warning system flashes once during closing.
The indicator light flashes after unlocking
until drive-ready state is switched on, but
no longer than approx. 5 minutes:
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Opening and closing
CONTROLS
The alarm has been triggered.
Ending the alarm
Unlock the vehicle.
Tilt alarm sensor
The inclination of the vehicle is monitored.
If the vehicle is unlocked with the integrated
key, the drive-ready state must subsequently
be turned on via the emergency detection of
the vehicle key.
The alarm system responds in situations such
as attempts to steal a wheel or when the vehi-
cle is towed.
Window
Interior motion sensor
The vehicle interior is monitored.
General information
The alarm system triggers when movement is
detected inside the vehicle.
When a window is frequently opened to the
same position, this task can be performed by
the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant. This is
useful if you frequently use the same parking
garage, for example.
The windows and the glass sunroof must be
closed for the system to function properly.
Avoiding unintentional alarms
Additional information:
BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, refer to
page 59.
General information
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen-
sor can trigger an alarm, although no unau-
thorized action occurred.
Safety information
Possible situations for an unwanted alarm:
Warning
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In car washes.
When operating the windows, body parts and
objects can be jammed. There is a risk of in-
jury and risk of property damage. Make sure
that the travel path of the windows is clear
while opening and closing.
In duplex garages.
During transport on trains carrying vehicles,
at sea or on a trailer.
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With animals in the vehicle.
The tilt alarm sensor and the interior motion
sensor can be switched off in such situations.
With the vehicle key
Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and
interior motion sensor
Opening windows
Press and hold the button on the vehi-
cle key after unlocking.
Press the button on the vehicle key
within 30 seconds as soon as the vehi-
cle is locked.
The windows open for as long as the button
on the vehicle key is pressed.
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.
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