Opening and closing -> Window for your BMW i4 2021-2025
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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Opening and closing
CONTROLS
Depending on the vehicle equipment, exterior
mirrors are folded in unless they were folded
in during locking. The exterior mirrors are not
folded in when the hazard warning flashers are
switched on.
Closing the windows
With Comfort Access: press and hold
the button on the vehicle key after lock-
ing.
The windows close for as long as the button
on the vehicle key is pressed.
Inside the vehicle
Depending on the vehicle equipment, exterior
mirrors are folded in unless they were folded
in during locking. The exterior mirrors are not
folded in when the hazard warning flashers are
switched on.
Overview
On the door handle
Principle
The windows can be closed using the door
handle without operating the vehicle key.
The vehicle key is automatically detected near
the vehicle.
Power windows
General information
The function is available with Comfort Access.
Functional requirements
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Standby state is switched on.
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Drive-ready state is switched on.
Functional prerequisite
The vehicle key or digital key must be inside
the vehicle.
Carry the vehicle key with you, for instance in
your pants pocket.
Opening windows
Closing the windows
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Press the switch to the resistance
point.
The window opens while the switch
is being held.
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Press the switch beyond the resist-
ance point.
The window opens automatically.
Pressing the switch again stops the motion.
With your finger, touch the grooved surface on
a closed door handle without reaching into the
recessed grip.
Closing the windows
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Pull the switch to the resistance
point.
In addition to locking, the windows and glass
sunroof with sun protection will be closed.
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Opening and closing
CONTROLS
The window closes while the switch is be-
ing held.
The window closes with limited anti-trap
mechanism. If the closing force exceeds a
specific threshold, closing is interrupted.
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Pull the switch beyond the resist-
ance point.
The window closes automatically.
Pulling again stops the motion.
2. Pull the
switch past the resistance
point again within approx. 4 seconds and
hold it there.
Anti-trap mechanism
The window closes without the anti-trap
mechanism.
Principle
The anti-trap mechanism prevents objects or
body parts becoming jammed between the
door frame and window while a window is be-
ing closed.
Safety switch
Principle
The safety switch can be used to prevent chil-
dren, for instance, from opening and closing
the rear windows using the switches in the
rear.
General information
If resistance or blockage is detected while a
window is being closed, the closing will be in-
terrupted.
If an accident of a certain severity occurs, the
safety function is switched off automatically.
Safety information
Overview
Warning
Accessories on the windows such as anten-
nas can impact anti-trap mechanism. There
is a risk of injury. Do not install accessories in
the area of movement of the windows.
Closing without the anti-trap
mechanism
In case of danger from the outside or if icing
might prevent normal closing, proceed as fol-
lows:
The safety switch is located on the
driver's door.
Turning the safety functions on/off
1. Pull the
switch past the resistance
To activate/deactivate the safety func-
tion, press the safety switch on the
driver’s door.
point and hold it there.
The LED in the button illuminates when the
safety function is switched on.
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