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  
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.  
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  
Standby state is switched on.  
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  
Press the switch to the resistance  
point.  
The window opens while the switch  
is being held.  
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  
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.  
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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