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EnglishOpening and closing -> Access to the cargo area for your BMW i5 2023-2025
Opening and closing
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on a compatible smartphone and used to un-
lock and lock the vehicle.
Access to the cargo area
Additional information:
General information
It may not be possible to open the cargo area
when the vehicle is in valet parking mode.
BMW Digital Key, refer to page 91.
Locking/unlocking the vehicle
Additional information:
Valet parking mode, refer to page 95.
Safety information
Warning
Body parts can be jammed when operating
the trunk lid. There is a risk of injury. Make
sure that the travel path of the trunk lid is
clear while opening and closing.
Hold the smartphone NFC antenna directly at
the center of the driver's door handle. The po-
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 trunk are
closed.
While opening, the trunk lid pivots back and
up. There is a risk of injury and risk of dam-
age to property. Make sure that the travel
path of the trunk lid is clear while 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?
With the vehicle key
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The app’s remote services offer the option
to lock and unlock a vehicle.
General information
To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehicle,
do not place the vehicle key in the cargo area.
This requires an active BMW Connected-
Drive contract, and the app must be instal-
led on a smartphone.
Depending on vehicle equipment and national-
market version, the following settings can be
changed:
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Unlocking the vehicle can be requested via
the BMW ConnectedDrive Call Center.
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Unlocking the cargo area with the vehicle
key also unlocks the doors.
An active BMW ConnectedDrive contract is
required.
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Before unlocking the cargo area with the
vehicle key, first unlock the vehicle.
Functional requirements
Selector lever position P must be engaged to
open the cargo area with the vehicle key.
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You must enable the setting for opening with
the vehicle key.
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Unlock the vehicle and then press the but-
ton on the trunk.
Additional information:
With Comfort Access: carry the vehicle key
with you and press the button on the trunk.
Settings, refer to page 95.
Locked doors are not unlocked.
Opening the trunk
Closing the cargo area manually
Pull down the cargo area using the recessed
grips.
Press and hold the button on the vehi-
cle key for approx. 1 second.
Depending on the equipment: press
the button on the cargo area.
On the trunk
The vehicle is locked after closing the
cargo area. To do so, the driver's door must be
closed and the vehicle key must be outside of
the vehicle near the cargo area.
General information
With Comfort Access, the cargo area can be
accessed without activating the vehicle key.
The key is automatically detected near the ve-
hicle.
Closing the cargo area automatically
Depending on the national-market version,
compatible smartphones with a digital key are
also detected automatically. In this case, the
cargo area can be opened with a smartphone.
Additional information:
BMW Digital Key, refer to page 91.
Functional prerequisites
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Carry the vehicle key with you, e.g., in your
pants pocket.
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Press the button on the trunk.
Press the button on the trunk.
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Bluetooth must be activated on the smart-
phone to detect the Digital Key.
Opening the trunk
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.
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Pull the trunk lid down slightly. The trunk lid
closes automatically.
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If the vehicle drives off with a jerky move-
ment.
Inside the vehicle
Functional prerequisite
The vehicle key or digital key must be located
within the vehicle in order to close the trunk
using the button inside the vehicle.
By pressing the button on the outside of
the cargo area. Pressing it again opens the
cargo area again.
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By pressing the button on the inside of
the cargo area. Pressing it again opens the
cargo area again.
Opening the trunk
By pressing the button on the vehicle key.
Pressing it again opens the cargo area
again.
Press the button in the driver's door.
By releasing the button in the driver's door.
Pulling again and holding continues the
closing motion.
Closing the cargo area
Depending on the equipment:
Pull and hold the button in the driver's
door.
Opening and closing the cargo area
contactlessly
An acoustic signal sounds before the trunk is
closed.
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.
Interruption of the opening
procedure
The opening procedure is interrupted in the
following situations:
Sensors detect specific foot movements near
the center of the trunk, and the trunk opens or
closes.
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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.
General information
Function availability depends on vehicle equip-
ment and national-market version.
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By pressing the button on the inside of the
cargo area. Pressing it again closes the
cargo area again.
If the vehicle key is within the sensor range, the
cargo area may open or close inadvertently if
you unintentionally move your foot or if a foot
movement is detected.
By pressing the button on the vehicle key.
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.
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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.
Additional information:
Interruption of the closing procedure
The closing procedure is interrupted in the fol-
lowing situations:
BMW Digital Key, refer to page 91.
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Functional requirements
Closing the cargo area
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To close the cargo area contactlessly, the
automatic tailgate must be installed.
Perform the foot movement for opening the
cargo area.
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Selector lever position P must be engaged.
The hazard warning system flashes and an
acoustic signal sounds.
Contactless opening and closing of the
trunk must be activated in the settings.
Moving a foot again will stop the closing proc-
ess. The subsequent foot movement will open
the cargo area again.
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Bluetooth must be activated on the smart-
phone to open and close the cargo area
contactlessly using the Digital Key.
System limits
The detection of the foot movement may be
limited due to the following external conditions:
Depending on vehicle equipment:
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The trailer power socket must be unoccu-
pied.
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Ice, snow or slush on the rear of the vehicle.
Dirt or road salt on the rear of the vehicle.
Additional information:
Settings, refer to page 95.
If the sensors are dirty or covered, e.g., by
stickers.
Opening the cargo area
1. Stand in the middle behind the vehicle at
approx. one arm's length away from the
rear of the vehicle.
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After improper paint work on the vehicle in
the area of the sensors.
Movement in range of the sensors may cause
the trunk to open or close unintentionally, e.g.,
when objects are lifted quickly in the vehicle
rear or due to the moving brushes in a car
wash. To prevent such unintended opening of
the cargo area in such cases, keep the vehicle
key at a sufficient distance from the rear of the
vehicle.
2. Move one foot in the direction of travel
under the vehicle and pull it back immedi-
ately or use one foot to swipe in one direc-
tion under the vehicle. During these move-
ments, the leg must pass through the range
of the sensor.
Depending on vehicle equipment: Objects
mounted on a trailer hitch cannot be detected
if the trailer power socket is not plugged in.
Trunk emergency unlocking
Before the cargo area opens, the hazard warn-
ing system flashes.
Moving a foot again will stop the opening proc-
cedure. The subsequent foot movement will
close the cargo area again.
Pull the handle inside the cargo area.
The trunk is unlocked.
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Malfunction
In the event of an electrical malfunction, oper-
ate the unlocked trunk lid manually with a slow
and smooth motion.
Activating/deactivating Key Card in
the vehicle
General information
To close it completely, push the trunk lid down
lightly. Closing occurs automatically.
When the BMW Digital Key is activated for the
vehicle, a digital key can be used instead of the
vehicle key.
A deactivated Key Card remains in the list of
paired digital keys.
Key Card
Functional requirement
Principle
A vehicle key must be located in the vehicle to
activate and deactivate the Key Card.
The Key Card allows the vehicle to be unlocked
and locked, as well as started.
Activating Key Card
General information
Key Card availability depends on vehicle equip-
ment and national-market version.
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.
1. Place Key Card in the center of the smart-
phone tray.
Safety information
2. Follow instructions on the control display.
Deactivating Key Card
NOTICE
1.
Apps menu
If the Key Card and a mobile device are in the
wireless charging tray at the same time, the
Key Card could become damaged. There is a
risk of damage to property. Do not place the
Key Card in the wireless charging tray at the
same time as a mobile device.
2. "Vehicle"
3. "Doors and windows"
4. "Digital Key"
5. "Key Card"
6. "Deactivate Key Card"
A deactivated Key Card remains in the list of
paired digital keys.
Unlocking and locking the vehicle
The vehicle can be unlocked and locked with
the activated Key Card.
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