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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 features and options
This chapter describes model-specific equip-
ment, systems, and functions that are currently
available, or may become available in the fu-
ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.
Overview
Additional information:
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.
Vehicle key
General information
Two vehicle keys are included in the scope of
delivery, each containing an integrated key.
Buttons on the vehicle key.
Each vehicle key contains a replaceable bat-
tery.
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Meaning
Depending on the equipment and national-
market version, various settings are possible
for the button functions.
Unlock.
A BMW ID or a driver profile with personal set-
tings can be assigned to a vehicle key.
Lock.
Pre-conditioning, refer to page 258.
To provide information on maintenance rec-
ommendations, the service data is stored in
the vehicle key.
Displaying the charging screen, refer
to page 150.
To prevent possible locking in of the vehicle
key, take the vehicle key with you when exiting
the vehicle.
Open the cargo area.
Panic mode.
Safety information
Pathway lighting, refer to page 162.
Warning
Additional vehicle keys
Additional vehicle keys are available from an
authorized service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
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-
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3. Push battery in arrow direction using a
pointed object and lift it out.
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 BMW ID
or driver profile, the connection to this vehicle
key must be deleted. A new vehicle key can
then be assigned to the BMW ID or driver pro-
file.
Replacing the battery
4. Insert a CR2032 3V battery with the posi-
tive side facing up.
NOTICE
5. Press the lid closed.
Improper batteries in a battery-operated de-
vice can damage the device. There is a risk
of property damage. Always replace the dis-
charged battery with a battery with the same
voltage, the same size and the same specifi-
cation.
6. Push the integrated key into the vehicle key
until the integrated key engages.
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.
1. Remove the integrated key from the vehicle
key.
Batteries contain harmful chemicals. It
is prohibited by law to dispose of bat-
teries together with household waste.
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.
Integrated key
General information
The vehicle can be locked and unlocked man-
ually using the integrated key.
Depending on the national-market version, the
integrated key will fit in the glove compart-
ment.
Safety information
Warning
For some national-market versions, unlock-
ing from the inside is only possible with par-
ticular knowledge.
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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.
Unlocking the vehicle manually
1. Pull and hold the driver's door handle out-
ward with one hand.
Removing the integrated key
1. Press the button, arrow 1, and pull out the
integrated key, arrow 2.
2. Unlock the door lock with the integrated key
by turning it counterclockwise.
2. Pull off frame from integrated key.
3. Pull out the vehicle key and release the
door handle.
4. Open the driver's door.
5. Press the central locking button to unlock
the other doors.
With the vehicle de-energized: pull the door
opener of the other doors from the inside.
Locking the vehicle manually
General information
To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehicle,
do not place the vehicle key in the vehicle.
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Overview
Emergency detection of the vehicle
key
Lock button for manual locking of the doors.
It is not possible to switch on the drive-ready
state if the vehicle key has not been detected.
Locking the vehicle
Proceed as follows in this case:
1. Close all doors.
2. Enter the vehicle on the front passenger's
side and close the front passenger door.
1. Hold the rear of the vehicle key against the
mark on the steering column. Pay attention
to the display in the instrument cluster.
3. Press the central locking button to unlock
all doors.
2.
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If the vehicle key is detected:
If vehicle is de-energized: Press down the
lock buttons on all doors except the front
passenger door.
Turn on drive-ready state within 10 sec-
onds.
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If the vehicle key is not detected:
4. Exit the vehicle through the front passenger
door.
Slightly change the position of the vehi-
cle key and repeat the procedure.
5. Press down the lock button on the front
passenger door and close the front pass-
enger door.
Malfunction
A Check Control message is displayed where
applicable.
6. Pull the door handles to make sure they are
locked. If necessary, repeat the process.
Vehicle key detection by the vehicle may mal-
function under the following circumstances:
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.
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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.
In this case, use the vehicle key emergency
detection to switch off the alarm.
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Shielding of the vehicle key due to metal
objects.
If the doors are manually locked from the in-
side, the alarm system is not activated.
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.
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Do not carry the vehicle key in close prox-
imity to other electronic devices.
Warning
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Fault of radio transmission by a charging
process of mobile devices, for instance
charging of a mobile phone.
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:
The vehicle key is located in direct proximity
of the wireless charging tray.
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Establishing standby.
Place the vehicle key in a different location.
Releasing the parking brake.
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Fault of the radio link while charging the
vehicle.
Opening and closing the doors or win-
dows.
In the case of interference, the vehicle can also
be unlocked and locked from the outside with
the integrated key. Use the Emergency detec-
tion of the vehicle key to turn on drive-ready
state.
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Engaging selector lever position N.
Using vehicle equipment.
There is a risk of accident, injury, and prop-
erty damage. Do not leave children or ani-
mals unattended in the vehicle. Take the ve-
hicle key with you when exiting and lock the
vehicle.
Access to vehicle interior
Safety information
Warning
NOTICE
The window will be lowered slightly when
pulling on the door handle. In the event of
frost, the window may be frozen solid and
may not be able to be lowered. There is a
risk of property damage. When pulling on the
door handle, make sure that the window is
lowered. If necessary, remove snow and ice
from the window. Do not open the door with
force.
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
Actions during unlocking
Depending on the settings, the following func-
tions are performed when unlocking the vehi-
cle:
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.
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Only the driver's door and the charging
socket flap will be unlocked or all access to
the vehicle will be unlocked.
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The unlocking of the vehicle can be con-
firmed with a light signal or a sound signal.
The welcome light can be turned on when
the vehicle is being unlocked.
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