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Opening and closing
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Opening and closing
vehicle key with you so that the vehicle can be
opened from the outside.
Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and optional features offered with the series.
It also describes features that are not necessarily
available in your vehicle, for instance, due to the
selected options or country versions. This also
applies to safety-related functions and systems.
When using these functions and systems, the
applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐
served.
Warning
Unlocking from the inside is only possible with
special knowledge.
Persons who spend a lengthy time in the vehi‐
cle while being exposed to extreme tempera‐
tures are at risk of injury or death. Do not lock
the vehicle from the outside when there are
people in it.
Vehicle key
Warning
General information
Unattended children or animals in the vehicle
can cause the vehicle to move and endanger
themselves and traffic, for instance due to the
following actions:
The vehicle is supplied with two vehicle keys
with integrated key.
Each vehicle key contains a replaceable battery,
refer to page 64.
▷ Pressing the Start/Stop button.
▷ Releasing the parking brake.
Depending on the equipment and country ver‐
sion, various settings, refer to page 76, can be
configured for the button functions.
▷ Opening and closing the doors or win‐
dows.
A personal driver profile, refer to page 73, for
each vehicle key is stored in the vehicle.
▷ Engaging selector lever position N.
▷ Using vehicle equipment.
To provide information on maintenance require‐
ments, the service data is stored in the vehicle
key, refer to page 224.
There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not
leave children or animals unattended in the ve‐
hicle. Take the vehicle key with you when exit‐
ing and lock the vehicle.
To prevent possible locking in of the vehicle key,
take the vehicle key with you when exiting the
vehicle.
Safety information
Warning
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
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▷ Exterior mirrors folded through convenient
Overview
closing are folded open.
▷ With anti-theft protection: Anti-theft protec‐
tion is switched off.
▷ The alarm system, refer to page 77, is
switched off.
The light functions may depend on the ambient
brightness.
Convenient opening
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Unlocking
Press and hold the button on the vehi‐
cle key after unlocking.
Locking
Unlocking the tailgate
▷ With alarm system: panic mode
▷ Without alarm system:
The windows open for as long as the button on
the vehicle key is pressed.
Locking
1. Close the driver's door.
Adjustable function: headlight courtesy
delay feature or stationary climate control.
2.
Press the button on the vehicle key.
Unlocking
The following functions are executed:
▷ The doors are locked.
Press the button on the vehicle key.
▷ Locking is confirmed by the turn signals and
the horn. This function must be activated in
the settings, refer to page 76.
Depending on the settings, refer to page 76,
the following access points are unlocked:
▷ Driver's door.
▷ With anti-theft protection: Anti-theft protec‐
tion is switched on. It prevents the doors from
being unlocked using the door openers.
Press the button on the vehicle key again to
unlock the front passenger door.
▷ All doors.
▷ The alarm system, refer to page 77, is
switched on.
In addition, the following functions are executed:
▷ Unlocking is confirmed by the turn signals
and the horn. This function must be activated
in the settings, refer to page 76.
If the drive-ready state is still switched on when
you lock the vehicle, the vehicle horn honks
twice. In this case, the drive-ready state must be
switched off by means of the Start/Stop button.
▷ The settings stored in the driver profile, refer
to page 73, are applied.
Switching on interior lights
▷ The interior lights, refer to page 133, are
switched on, unless they were manually
switched off.
Press the button on the vehicle key with
the vehicle locked.
▷ Depending on the settings, the welcome light
and headlight courtesy delay feature, refer to
page 130, are switched on.
This function is not available, if the interior lights
were switched off manually.
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After locking, wait 10 seconds before pressing
the button again.
The tailgate is unlocked and can be swung up‐
ward.
Tailgate
With alarm system: panic mode
You can trigger the alarm system if you find your‐
self in a dangerous situation.
General information
To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehicle,
do not place the vehicle key in the cargo area.
▷ Press the button on the vehicle key
and hold for at least 3 seconds.
Depending on the vehicle equipment and coun‐
try version, it is possible to specify whether the
doors are also unlocked when unlocking using
the vehicle key. To perform settings, refer to
page 76.
▷ Briefly press the button on the vehicle key
three times in succession.
To switch off the alarm: press any button.
Without alarm system: switching the
headlight courtesy delay feature on
Safety information
The headlight courtesy delay feature must be set
for the vehicle key button. Settings, refer to
page 76.
Warning
Body parts can be jammed when operating the
tailgate. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that
the area of movement of the tailgate is clear
during opening and closing.
Press the button on the vehicle key.
The duration can be set in the Control Display.
Replacing the battery
Warning
1. Remove the integrated key from the vehicle
key, refer to page 66.
The tailgate pivots out when it opens. There is
a risk of injury or risk of damage to property.
Make sure that the area of movement of the
tailgate is clear during opening and closing.
2. Place the integrated key underneath the bat‐
tery compartment cover, arrow 1, and lift the
cover with a lever movement of the
integrated key, arrow 2.
NOTICE
Sharp-edged or pointed objects can hit the
windows and heat conductors while driving.
There is a risk of damage to property. Cover
the edges and ensure that pointed objects do
not hit the windows.
Opening
Press the button on the vehicle key for
approx. 1 second.
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3. Push battery in the direction of the arrow us‐
ing a pointed object and lift it out.
▷ Shielding of the vehicle key due to metal ob‐
jects.
Do not transport the vehicle key together with
metal objects.
▷ Interference of the radio connection from mo‐
bile phones or other electronic devices in di‐
rect proximity to the vehicle key.
Do not transport the vehicle key together with
electronic devices.
▷ Interference of radio transmission by a charg‐
ing process of mobile devices, for instance
charging of a mobile phone.
4. Insert a type CR 2032 battery with the posi‐
tive side facing up.
In the case of interference, the vehicle can be
unlocked and locked from the outside with the
integrated key, refer to page 66.
5. Press the cover closed.
6. Push the integrated key into the vehicle key
until it engages.
Switching the drive-ready state on via
emergency detection of the vehicle key
Have old batteries disposed of by a deal‐
er’s service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop or take
them to a collection point.
Additional vehicle keys
Additional vehicle keys are available from a serv‐
ice center or another qualified service center or
repair shop.
Loss of vehicle keys
A lost vehicle key can be blocked and replaced
by a dealer’s service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
It is not possible to switch on the drive-ready
state if the vehicle key has not been detected.
Proceed as follows in this case:
1. Hold the vehicle key with its tip against the
marked area on the steering column. Pay at‐
tention to the display in the instrument clus‐
ter.
Malfunction
General information
A Check Control message is displayed.
2. If the vehicle key is detected:
Switch on drive-ready state within 10 sec‐
onds.
Vehicle key recognition by the vehicle may mal‐
function under the following circumstances:
If the vehicle key is not recognized, slightly
change the position of the vehicle key and repeat
the procedure.
▷ The battery of the vehicle key is discharged.
For replacing the battery, refer to page 64.
▷ Interference of the radio connection from
transmission towers or other equipment with
high transmitting power.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Unlocking via the door lock
What precautions can be taken to be able to
open a vehicle with an accidentally locked in ve‐
hicle key?
▷ The options provided by the Remote Serv‐
ices of the BMW Connected app include the
ability to lock and unlock a vehicle.
This requires an active BMW Connected‐
Drive contract and the BMW Connected app
must be installed on a smartphone.
The driver's door can be unlocked at the door
lock using the integrated key.
▷ Unlocking the vehicle can be requested via
the BMW ConnectedDrive Call Center.
An active BMW ConnectedDrive contract is
required.
Locking from the outside
1. Close the driver's door from the outside.
2. Enter the vehicle via the front passenger side
and close the front passenger door.
Integrated key
3.
Press central locking button.
The vehicle is locked.
General information
The driver's door can be locked and unlocked
without the vehicle key using the integrated key.
4. Unlock the front passenger door via the lever
in the door frame, refer to page 71.
Removing
5. Exit the vehicle on the front passenger side.
Ensure that the vehicle key not in the vehicle.
6. Close the front passenger door.
Alarm system
The alarm system is triggered when the door is
opened, if the vehicle has been unlocked via the
door lock.
Press the button, arrow 1, and pull out the
integrated key, arrow 2.
BMW display key
General information
The BMW display key is supplied instead of a ve‐
hicle key, along with an additional mechanical
key. If the display key is used, the mechanical
key should be carried with you, for instance in
the wallet.
The display key supports all functions of the ve‐
hicle key.
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In addition, the following functions are also avail‐
▷ Opening and closing the doors or win‐
able:
dows.
▷ Display status of doors and windows.
▷ Operate stationary climate control.
▷ Shifting to neutral.
▷ Using vehicle equipment.
▷ Display charge state of the high-voltage bat‐
tery.
There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not
leave children or animals unattended in the ve‐
hicle. Take the display key with you when exit‐
ing and lock the vehicle.
▷ Display fill level of the fuel tank.
▷ Display range with available fuel and the cur‐
rent charge state.
▷ Display remaining charging time during
charging.
Overview
▷ Display service information.
Safety information
Warning
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
display key with you so that the vehicle can be
opened from the outside.
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Unlocking the tailgate
Unlocking
Panic mode
Locking
Display
Warning
Back
Unlocking from the inside is only possible with
special knowledge.
Switch the display on/off
Micro-USB charging socket
Persons who spend a lengthy time in the vehi‐
cle while being exposed to extreme tempera‐
tures are at risk of injury or death. Do not lock
the vehicle from the outside when there are
people in it.
Reception range
The number of available display key functions
depends on the distance from the vehicle.
▷ When you are in close proximity to the vehi‐
cle, all functions of the display key are availa‐
ble.
Warning
Unattended children or animals in the vehicle
can cause the vehicle to move and endanger
themselves and traffic, for instance due to the
following actions:
▷ In the wider reception range, you can access
status information and use the stationary cli‐
mate control.
▷ Outside of the reception range of the vehicle,
you can display the last transmitted status in‐
formation from the vehicle.
▷ Pressing the Start/Stop button.
▷ Releasing the parking brake.
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The symbol is shown on the display if one of
the buttons is pressed outside of the reception
range.
when the last data transfer from the vehicle took
place.
Switching on/off
The display will go out automatically after a brief
period to conserve battery power.
Display
General information
To hide the display manually:
The display is divided into the upper status line,
the information area, and the lower status line.
Press the button on the left side of the display
key. For an overview, refer to page 67.
To show the display:
Upper status line
1. Press the button on the left side of the dis‐
play key.
The upper status line displays the following infor‐
mation:
2. Then, swipe with your finger from bottom to
top to unlock the screen lock.
▷
Vehicle secured.
Vehicle not secured.
To switch off the display to increase the usable
battery life:
▷ Set time in the vehicle.
▷
Charge state of the display key battery.
1. Press and hold the button on the left side of
the display key for longer than 4 seconds.
Information area
2. Confirm the confirmation prompt.
To switch the display on:
The information area can be used to access in‐
formation and perform additional functions.
If the information area contains more than one
page, then page indicators are shown beneath
the information.
Press the button on the left side of the display
key.
Operating concept
The following information shows how to access
the information and functions using the main
menus.
A solid indicator denotes the current
page.
Swipe to the right or left with a finger to change
between the pages.
Hotspots are shown on the display when a page
contains more detailed information.
Main menu
Vehicle
Information/functions
/
Touch the desired hotspot to view the corre‐
sponding information.
Door status.
To return to the original page:
symbol beneath the display.
tap on the
Vehicle
Window status.
Touch it again to display the charge state of the
high-voltage battery.
Climate con‐ Operate stationary climate con‐
trol trol.
Lower status line
The lower status line indicates whether or not
the display key is within reception range, refer to
page 67. If it is outside of range, then it indicates
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Charging
Main menu
Information/functions
Connect the display key via the micro-USB
charging socket to a USB port.
Charge state Charge state of the high-voltage
and range
battery.
During charging: remaining
charging duration.
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Fuel level.
General information
Range with available fuel and
the current charge state of the
high-voltage battery.
A Check Control message is displayed.
BMW display key detection by the vehicle may
malfunction under the following circumstances:
Service infor‐ Maintenance indicators of Con‐
▷ The battery of the display key is discharged.
Charge the battery, refer to page 69.
mation
dition Based Service CBS, refer
to page 224.
▷ Interference of the radio connection from
transmission towers or other equipment with
high transmitting power.
Display key battery
▷ Shielding of the display key due to metal ob‐
jects.
General information
Follow the following information:
▷ Interference of the radio connection from mo‐
bile phones or other electronic devices in di‐
rect proximity.
▷ If the charge state of the display key battery
declines, the display is switched off automati‐
cally. The battery must be recharged so that
the display can be switched back on. The op‐
erability of the standard buttons is retained
until the battery is completely discharged.
▷ Interference of radio transmission by a charg‐
ing process of mobile devices, for instance
charging of a mobile phone.
Do not transport the display key together with
metal objects or electronic devices.
▷ Charge the battery for at least three hours
before using the display key for the first time
or if the display key has not been used for an
extended period.
In the case of interference, the vehicle can also
be unlocked and locked from the outside with
the mechanical key. Proceed according to the
description for the integrated key, refer to
page 66, of the standard remote control.
▷ The display key can be used while it is being
charged. If the battery is fully discharged, it
may take some time before the display key
can be used again.
▷ Due to the large number of USB chargers
available on the market, it cannot be guaran‐
teed that every charger will function properly.
The charging duration depends on the
charger used.
▷ During charging, the charger and the display
key may become warm. At higher tempera‐
tures, the charge current through the display
key may be reduced, and in isolated cases
the charge process may be interrupted tem‐
porarily.
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Switching on drive-ready state via
emergency detection of the BMW display
key
Safety information
NOTICE
The folding doors swivel to the side and up‐
ward. There is a risk of damage to property.
Make sure that the area of movement of the
doors is clear during opening and closing.
Overview
It is not possible to switch on the drive-ready
state if the display key has not been detected.
Proceed as follows in this case:
1. Hold the display key with its back against the
marked area on the steering column. Pay at‐
tention to the display in the instrument clus‐
ter.
Buttons for the central locking system.
2. If the display key is detected:
Switch on drive-ready state within 10 sec‐
onds.
Locking
If the display key is not detected, slightly change
the position of the display key and repeat the
procedure.
Press the button with the doors closed.
The vehicle is not secured against theft when
locking.
Resetting the BMW display key
If the charged display key cannot be switched on
anymore or if the display does not respond to
entries anymore, the display key can be reset.
Unlocking
Press the button.
Press and hold the button on the left-hand side
of the display key for at least 20 seconds.
Opening
Press the button.
Buttons for the central locking
system
The door is unlocked and slightly open.
Push the door outward.
General information
In the event of a severe accident, the vehicle is
automatically unlocked. The hazard warning sys‐
tem and interior lights come on.
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center or another qualified service center or
repair shop.
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Comfort Access
Concept
The vehicle can be accessed without operating
the vehicle key.
Carrying the vehicle key with you, e.g., in your
pants pocket, is sufficient.
When there is a power failure or to unlock the
door from the rear: first push down on the lever
in the door frame in the front area, arrow. The
lever is raised.
The vehicle automatically detects the vehicle key
when it is in close proximity or in the car's inte‐
rior.
General information
Comfort Access supports the following func‐
tions:
▷ Unlocking and locking the vehicle.
▷ Convenient closing.
Functional requirements
▷ To lock the vehicle, the vehicle key must be
outside of the vehicle near the doors.
Pull up the release on the underside of the lever,
arrow 1, then push the lever forwards, arrow 2.
▷ The next unlocking and locking cycle is not
possible until after approx. 2 seconds.
LED in the driver's door
Unlocking
The LED signals have the follow‐
ing meaning:
▷ 1x flashing: door is locked.
The LED then remains on for
a while, if the vehicle was
locked from the outside.
The LED then lights up per‐
manently, if the vehicle was
locked from the inside or auto‐
matically while driving off.
Before pressing the door opener button, draw
your hand across the sensor surface.
▷ Flash twice: door is unlocked.
This corresponds to pressing the button
the vehicle key.
on
▷ Flashing more than twice: a fault with the
door. In this case contact a dealer’s service
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Locking
Malfunction
Vehicle key recognition by the vehicle may mal‐
function under the following circumstances:
▷ The battery of the vehicle key is discharged.
Replace the battery, refer to page 64.
▷ Interference of the radio connection from
transmission towers or other equipment with
high transmitting power.
▷ Shielding of the vehicle key due to metal ob‐
jects.
From above, touch the surface on the side wall
with your finger for approx. 1 second.
Do not transport the vehicle key together with
metal objects.
This corresponds to pressing the button
the vehicle key.
on
▷ Interference of the radio connection from mo‐
bile phones or other electronic devices in di‐
rect proximity to the vehicle key.
Convenient closing
Safety information
Do not transport the vehicle key together with
electronic devices.
Wet or snowy conditions may disrupt the locking
request recognition function on the door han‐
dles.
Warning
In the case of a malfunction, unlock and lock the
vehicle using the buttons of the vehicle key or
using the integrated key, refer to page 66.
With convenient closing, body parts can be
jammed. There is a risk of injury. Make sure
that the area of movement of the doors is clear
during convenient closing.
Hood
Closing
The hood may only be opened by an authorized
BMW i dealer’s service center or another quali‐
fied service center or repair shop that works with
personnel trained according to BMW i specifica‐
tions.
Tailgate
General information
To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehicle,
do not place the vehicle key in the cargo area.
From above, touch the surface on the sidewall
with your finger and hold it there, arrow.
This corresponds with pressing and holding the
Depending on the vehicle equipment and coun‐
try version, it is possible to specify whether the
doors are also unlocked when unlocking using
button
on the vehicle key.
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the vehicle key. To perform settings, refer to
page 76.
Closing
Grasp the outside of the tailgate and pull it down.
Safety information
Trunk emergency unlocking
Warning
Body parts can be jammed when operating the
tailgate. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that
the area of movement of the tailgate is clear
during opening and closing.
Warning
Pull the handle inside the cargo area.
The tailgate is unlocked.
The tailgate pivots out when it opens. There is
a risk of injury or risk of damage to property.
Make sure that the area of movement of the
tailgate is clear during opening and closing.
Driver profiles
NOTICE
Concept
Sharp-edged or pointed objects can hit the
windows and heat conductors while driving.
There is a risk of damage to property. Cover
the edges and ensure that pointed objects do
not hit the windows.
In the driver profiles, individual settings for sev‐
eral drivers can be stored and called up again
when required.
General information
There are three driver profiles with which per‐
sonal vehicle settings can be stored. Every vehi‐
cle key has been assigned one of these driver
profiles.
Opening and closing
Opening from the outside
If the vehicle is unlocked using a vehicle key, the
assigned personal driver profile will be activated.
All settings stored in the driver profile are auto‐
matically applied.
Press the button on the vehicle key for
approx. 1 second.
Depending on the setting, the doors may also be
unlocked. Unlocking using the vehicle key, refer
to page 64.
If several drivers use their own vehicle keys, the
vehicle will apply the personal settings as it is be‐
ing unlocked. These settings are also restored, if
the vehicle has been used in the meantime by a
person with a different vehicle key.
The tailgate is opened slightly and can be swung
upward.
Opening from the inside
Changes to the settings are automatically stored
in the driver profile currently activated.
With the vehicle stationary, press the
button in the door armrest.
If another driver profile is selected via iDrive, the
settings stored in it will be applied automatically.
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The new driver profile is assigned to the vehicle
key that is currently in use.
Profile management
Selecting a driver profile
Regardless of the vehicle key in use, a different
driver profile may be activated. This allows you to
call up personal vehicle settings, even if you did
not unlock the vehicle with your own vehicle key.
There is an additional guest profile available that
is not assigned to any vehicle key. It can be used
to apply settings in the vehicle without changing
the personal driver profiles.
Functional requirements
Via iDrive:
For the system to be able to identify the driver
profile associated to a particular driver, the de‐
tected vehicle key must be clearly allocated to
the driver.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Driver profiles"
3. Select driver profile.
4. "OK"
This is the case when:
▷ The driver is only carrying his or her own ve‐
hicle key.
▷ All settings stored in the selected driver pro‐
file are automatically applied.
▷ The driver unlocks the vehicle.
▷ The called-up driver profile is assigned to the
vehicle key being used at the time.
▷ The driver gets into the vehicle through the
driver's door.
▷ If the driver profile is already assigned to a dif‐
ferent vehicle key, this driver profile will apply
to both vehicle keys.
Adjusting
The settings for the following systems and func‐
tions are stored in the active profile. The scope
of storable settings depends on country and
equipment.
Using a guest profile
The guest profile is for individual settings that are
stored in none of the three personal driver pro‐
files.
▷ Unlocking and locking.
▷ Lights.
Via iDrive:
▷ Climate control.
▷ Radio.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Driver profiles"
3. "Drive off (guest)"
4. "OK"
▷ Instrument cluster.
▷ Programmable memory buttons.
▷ Volumes, tone.
The guest profile cannot be renamed. It is as‐
signed to the vehicle key that is not used at the
time.
▷ Control Display.
▷ Navigation.
▷ PDC Park Distance Control.
▷ Top View.
Renaming a driver profile
A personal name can be assigned to the active
driver profile to avoid confusion between the
driver profiles.
▷ Head-up Display.
▷ Driving Dynamics Control.
▷ Intelligent Safety.
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Via iDrive:
Select the USB storage device, as
needed, refer to page 50.
▷ Online.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Driver profiles"
3. Select driver profile.
Alternatively, the settings and contacts can be
exported via an app to a compatible smartphone.
The driver profile marked with this symbol
can be renamed.
Importing driver profiles
4. "Change driver profile name"
5. Enter profile name.
Alternatively, the settings and contacts can be
imported via an app from a compatible smart‐
phone.
6.
Select the symbol.
The existing settings of the active driver profile
are overwritten with the settings of the imported
driver profile.
Resetting a driver profile
The settings of the driver profile currently in use
are reset to their factory settings.
Via iDrive:
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Driver profiles"
1. "My Vehicle"
3. Select the driver profile to be overwritten.
2. "Driver profiles"
3. Select driver profile.
The driver profile marked with this symbol
can be overwritten.
The driver profile marked with this symbol
can be reset.
4. "Import driver profile"
5. Select a storage device for importing the
driver profile.
4. "Reset driver profile"
5. "OK"
▷ USB storage device: "USB device"
Select USB storage device as needed.
▷ Online.
Exporting driver profiles
Most settings of the active driver profile can be
exported.
6. Select the driver profile to be imported.
Exporting is helpful when storing and retrieving
personal settings, for instance before delivering
the vehicle to a workshop. The stored driver pro‐
files can be taken into another vehicle.
Displaying driver profiles during start
The driver profiles can be displayed at each
startup to select the desired profile.
Via iDrive:
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Driver profiles"
3. Select driver profile.
2. "Driver profiles"
3. "Show driver profiles at startup"
The driver profile marked with this symbol
can be exported.
System limits
A clear assignment between the vehicle key and
driver may not be possible in the following cases,
for example.
4. "Export driver profile"
5. Select a storage device for exporting the
driver profile.
▷ "USB device"
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▷ The passenger unlocks the vehicle with his or
her own vehicle key, but another person is
driving.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Doors/Key"
4.
▷ The driver unlocks the vehicle via Comfort
Access and has multiple vehicle keys with
him or her.
▷ The driver changes, but the vehicle is not
locked and unlocked.
The text next to the symbol indicates the cur‐
rent setting.
▷ Multiple vehicle keys are located outside of
the vehicle.
5. Select the desired setting:
▷ "Tailgate"
The tailgate is unlocked.
▷ "Tailgate and door(s)"
The tailgate and the doors are unlocked.
Adjusting
General information
Depending on the package and country version,
various settings are available for the vehicle key
functions.
Confirmation signals from the vehicle
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Doors/Key"
These settings are stored for the driver profile,
refer to page 73, currently used.
4. Deactivate or activate the desired confirma‐
tion signals.
Unlocking
Doors
▷ "Flash for lock/unlock"
Via iDrive:
Unlocking is signaled by two flashes, lock‐
ing by one.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Doors/Key"
▷ With alarm system:
"Acoustic signal for lock/unlock"
Unlocking is signaled by one honk of the
horn.
4.
"Driver's door" or
"All doors"
5. Select the desired setting:
▷ "Driver's door only"
Automatic locking
Only the driver's door is unlocked. Press‐
ing again unlocks the entire vehicle.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
▷ "All doors"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Doors/Key"
The entire vehicle is unlocked.
4. Select the desired setting:
▷ "Lock automatically"
Tailgate
Depending on the vehicle equipment and coun‐
try version, this setting may not be offered.
The vehicle locks automatically after a
while if no door is opened after unlocking.
▷ "Lock after starting to drive"
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The vehicle locks automatically after you
drive off.
▷ Changes in the vehicle tilt, for instance during
attempts at stealing a wheel.
▷ Disconnected battery voltage.
Automatic unlocking
Via iDrive:
▷ Improper use of the socket for Onboard Diag‐
nosis.
▷ Locking the vehicle while a device is con‐
nected to the socket for the OBD Onboard-
Diagnosis. For socket for the OBD Onboard
Diagnosis, refer to page 225.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Doors/Key"
4. "Unlock at end of trip"
The alarm system signals these changes visually
and acoustically:
After the engine is switched off by pressing
the Start/Stop button, the locked vehicle is
automatically unlocked.
▷ Acoustic alarm:
Depending on local regulations, the acoustic
alarm may be suppressed.
Without alarm system: headlight
courtesy delay feature/stationary
climate control
▷ Visual alarm:
By flashing of the hazard warning system and
headlights, where required.
Via iDrive:
Do not modify the system to ensure function of
the alarm system.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Doors/Key"
Switching on/off
When you lock and unlock the vehicle with the
vehicle key or Comfort Access, the alarm system
will also switch on or off at the same time.
4.
"Pathway lighting"
Or:
"Comfort climate control"
5. Select the desired function:
▷ "Pathway lighting"
Opening the doors with the alarm
system switched on
The alarm system is triggered when a door is
opened if the door was unlocked using the
integrated key in the door lock.
Headlight courtesy delay feature
▷ "Comfort climate control"
Stationary climate control
Switching off the alarm, refer to page 78.
Opening the tailgate with the alarm
system switched on
Alarm system
The tailgate can be opened even when the alarm
system is switched on.
General information
When the vehicle is locked, the vehicle alarm
system reacts to the following changes:
After the tailgate is closed, it is locked and moni‐
tored again provided the doors are locked. The
hazard warning system flashes once.
▷ Unauthorized opening of a door, the hood or
the tailgate.
▷ Movements in the car's interior.
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The alarm system responds in situations such as
attempts to steal a wheel.
Panic mode
You can trigger the alarm system if you find your‐
self in a dangerous situation.
Interior motion sensor
The windows must be closed for the system to
function properly.
▷ Press the button on the vehicle key
and hold for at least 3 seconds.
▷ Briefly press the button on the vehicle key
three times in succession.
Avoiding unintentional alarms
General information
To switch off the alarm: press any button.
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor
can trigger an alarm, although no unauthorized
action occurred.
Indicator light on the interior mirror
Possible situations for an unwanted alarm:
▷ In automatic vehicle washes.
▷ In duplex garages.
▷ During transport on trains carrying vehicles, at
sea or on a trailer.
▷ With animals in the vehicle.
▷ When the vehicle is locked after start of fuel‐
ing.
▷ The indicator light flashes briefly every 2 sec‐
onds:
The tilt alarm sensor and the interior motion sen‐
sor can be switched off in such situations.
The alarm system is switched on.
▷ Indicator light flashes for approx. 10 seconds,
then it flashes briefly every 2 seconds:
Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and
interior motion sensor
Interior motion sensor and tilt alarm sensor
are not active, as doors, hood, or tailgate are
not correctly closed. Correctly closed access
points are secured.
Press the button on the vehicle key within
10 seconds as soon as the vehicle is
locked.
When the still open access points are closed,
the interior motion sensor and tilt alarm sen‐
sor will be switched on.
The indicator light lights up for approx. 2 sec‐
onds and then continues to flash.
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor
are switched off until the vehicle is locked again.
▷ The indicator light goes out after unlocking:
The vehicle has not been tampered with.
▷ The indicator light flashes after unlocking un‐
til the radio-ready state is switched on, but no
longer than approx. 5 minutes:
Switching off the alarm
▷ Unlock the vehicle with the vehicle key.
An alarm has been triggered.
▷ Unlock the vehicle with the integrated key
and establish the radio-ready state using the
emergency detection of vehicle key, refer to
page 65.
Tilt alarm sensor
The tilt of the vehicle is monitored.
▷ With Comfort Access:
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When carrying the vehicle key, touch the sen‐
sor surface, refer to page 71, before the door
opener button.
Closing
▷
Pull the switch to the resistance point.
The window closes while the switch is being
held.
Power windows
Safety information
Warning
▷
Pull the switch beyond the resistance
point.
The window closes automatically if the door
is closed. Pulling again stops the motion.
Closing via Comfort Access, refer to page 72.
Jam protection system
Concept
When operating the windows, body parts and
objects can be jammed. There is a risk of injury
or risk of damage to property. Make sure that
the area of movement of the windows is clear
during opening and closing.
The jam protection prevents objects or body
parts becoming jammed between the door frame
and window while a window is being closed.
Overview
General information
If resistance or a blockage is detected while a
window is being closed, the closing action is in‐
terrupted.
The window opens slightly
Safety information
Power windows
Warning
Accessories on the windows such as antennas
can impact jam protection. There is a risk of in‐
jury. Do not install accessories in the area of
movement of the windows.
Opening
▷
Press the switch to the resistance point.
The window opens while the switch is being
held.
Closing without the jam protection
system
In case of danger from the outside or if ice might
prevent normal closing, proceed as follows:
▷
Press the switch beyond the resistance
point.
The window opens automatically. Pressing
the switch again stops the motion.
1.
Pull the switch past the resistance point
and hold it there.
Convenient opening with the vehicle key, refer to
page 63.
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The window closes with limited jam protec‐
tion. If the closing force exceeds a specific
threshold, closing is interrupted.
2.
Pull the switch past the resistance point
again within approx. 4 seconds and hold it
there.
The window closes without jam protection.
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