Opening and closing -> Safety switch for your BMW i5 2023-2025
Opening and closing
CONTROLS
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
Rear window roller blind button.
In case of danger from the outside or if icing
might prevent normal closing, proceed as fol-
lows:
Operating the side roller blinds
Pull out the side roller sunblind using the loop
and hook it onto the holder.
1. Pull the
switch past the resistance
point and hold it there.
The window closes with limited anti-trap
mechanism. If the closing force exceeds a
specific threshold, closing is interrupted.
Operating the rear roller blind
On the driver’s door
Press the button on the driver's door to
open the rear roller blind if closed or to
close the rear roller blind if open.
2. Pull the
switch past the resistance
point again within approx. 4 seconds and
hold it there.
If the button is pressed again while moving,
the rear roller blind moves in the opposite di-
rection.
The window closes without the anti-trap
mechanism.
System limits
Window roller sunblinds
Safety information
Warning
If you can no longer move the rear roller blind
after pressing the button several times, the
overheating protection has activated. The sys-
tem is disabled for a limited time to prevent
overheating. Let the system cool down.
With closed roller sunblinds and open win-
dows, the roller sunblinds may be strained
while driving due to the air stream. The roller
sunblinds may be damaged and vehicle oc-
cupants may be harmed. There is a risk of
injury. Do not open the windows while driving
if the roller sunblinds are closed.
Safety switch
Principle
The safety switch can be used to prevent chil-
dren, for instance, from opening and closing
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Opening and closing
CONTROLS
the rear windows using the switches in the
rear.
With the vehicle key
If an accident of a certain severity occurs, the
safety function is switched off automatically.
Opening glass sunroof
Press and hold the button on the vehi-
cle key after unlocking.
Overview
The glass sunroof with sun protection will be
opened for as long as the button on the vehicle
key is pressed.
Closing glass sunroof
With Comfort Access: press and hold
the button on the vehicle key in close
range of the vehicle after locking.
The glass sunroof with sun protection will be
closed for as long as the button on the vehicle
key is pressed.
The safety switch is located on the
driver's door.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, exterior
mirrors are folded in unless they were folded
in while locking. The exterior mirrors are not
folded in when the hazard warning flashers are
switched on.
Turning the safety functions on/off
Press the safety switch on the driver’s
door.
The LED in the button illuminates
when the safety function is switched on.
On the door handle
Principle
Sliding glass roof
Safety information
Warning
The glass sunroof can be closed using the
door handle without operating the vehicle key.
The vehicle key is automatically detected near
the vehicle.
General information
The function is available with Comfort Access.
Body parts can be jammed when operating
the glass sunroof. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that the area of movement of the
glass sunroof is clear during opening and
closing.
Depending on the country, the glass sunroof
can also be closed at the external door han-
dle using compatible smartphones with Digital
Key.
Additional information:
BMW Digital Key, refer to page 91.
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