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diately seek medical help if there is any sus-
picion that a battery or button cell battery has
been swallowed or is located in any part of
the body.
Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes model-specific equip-
ment, systems, and functions that are currently
available, or may become available in the fu-
ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.
Overview
Additional information:
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.
Vehicle key
General information
Two vehicle keys are included in the scope of
delivery, each containing an integrated key.
Buttons on the vehicle key.
Each vehicle key contains a replaceable bat-
tery.
Icon
Meaning
Depending on the equipment and national-
market version, various settings are possible
for the button functions.
Unlock.
A BMW ID or a driver profile with personal set-
tings can be assigned to a vehicle key.
Lock.
Stationary climate control, refer to
page 280.
To provide information on maintenance rec-
ommendations, the service data is stored in
the vehicle key.
Displaying the charging screen, refer
to page 149.
To prevent possible locking in of the vehicle
key, take the vehicle key with you when exiting
the vehicle.
Open the cargo area.
Safety information
Panic mode.
Pathway lighting, refer to page 162.
Warning
The vehicle key has a button cell battery.
Batteries or button cell batteries can be swal-
lowed and lead to serious or fatal injuries
within two hours, for example due to internal
burns or chemical burns. There is a risk of
injury or danger to life. Keep the vehicle key
and batteries out of reach of children. Imme-
Additional vehicle keys
Additional vehicle keys are available from an
authorized service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
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3. Remove the battery from the battery hous-
Loss of vehicle keys
A lost vehicle key can be disabled and re-
placed by an authorized service center or an-
other qualified service center or repair shop.
ing.
If the lost vehicle key has an assigned BMW ID
or driver profile, the connection to this vehicle
key must be deleted. A new vehicle key can
then be assigned to the BMW ID or driver pro-
file.
Replacing the battery
4. Insert a CR2032 3V battery with the posi-
tive side facing down.
NOTICE
5. Insert the battery housing into the vehicle
key.
Improper batteries in a battery-operated de-
vice can damage the device. There is a risk
of damage to property. Always replace the
discharged battery with a battery with the
same voltage, the same size and the same
specification.
1. Press and hold the button, arrow 1, and
push the cover, arrow 2, forward and re-
move it from the side.
6. Insert the cover into the vehicle key.
Have old batteries disposed of by an
authorized service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop,
or take them to a collection point.
Integrated key
2. Remove the battery housing from the vehi-
cle key to the side.
General information
The vehicle can be locked and unlocked man-
ually using the integrated key.
Depending on the national-market version, the
integrated key will fit in the glove compart-
ment.
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Safety information
Unlocking the vehicle manually
1. Press the driver’s door handle cover cap
inward.
Warning
The cover cap is opened slightly.
For some national-market versions, unlock-
ing from the inside is only possible with par-
ticular knowledge.
If persons or animals spend a lengthy time
in the vehicle and are thereby exposed to ex-
treme temperatures, there is a risk of injury
or danger to life. Do not lock the vehicle from
the outside when there are people or animals
in it. Do not leave babies, toddlers or animals
alone in the vehicle.
2. Pull the cover cap to the side so that the
door lock is clearly visible.
Removing the integrated key
1. Press and hold the button, arrow 1, and
push the cover, arrow 2, forward and re-
move it from the side.
3. Unlock the door lock with the integrated key
by turning it counterclockwise.
4. Remove the integrated key from the door
lock.
2. Slide out the integrated key at the open
side of the vehicle key.
5. Press the cover cap in to close it.
6. Press the cover cap in again to open it
slightly.
3. Remove the integrated key from the vehicle
key.
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7. Pull on the cover cap until the door opens.
If vehicle is de-energized:
1. With the integrated key, close and lock all
doors using the side door lock.
8. Press the central locking button to unlock
the other doors.
With the vehicle de-energized: pull the lever
in the other doors from the inside.
2. Pull the door handles to make sure they are
locked. If necessary, repeat the process.
Locking the vehicle manually
Alarm system
If the vehicle is unlocked with the integrated
key via the door lock, the activated alarm sys-
tem will be triggered when the door is opened.
General information
To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehicle,
do not place the vehicle key in the vehicle.
In this case, use the vehicle key emergency
detection to switch off the alarm.
Locking the vehicle
If the vehicle is locked with the integrated key
via the door lock, the alarm system will not be
activated.
1. Close all doors.
2. Enter the vehicle on the front passenger's
side and close the front passenger door.
3. Press the central locking button to unlock
all doors.
Emergency detection of the vehicle
key
4. Exit the vehicle through the front passenger
door.
5. With the integrated key, close and lock the
front passenger door using the side door
lock.
It is not possible to switch on the drive-ready
state if the vehicle key has not been detected.
6. Pull the door handles to make sure they are
locked. If necessary, repeat the process.
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Proceed as follows in this case:
tion of the vehicle key to turn on drive-ready
state.
1. Hold the rear of the vehicle key against the
mark on the steering column. Pay attention
to the display in the instrument cluster.
Access to vehicle interior
Safety information
Warning
2.
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If the vehicle key is detected:
Turn on drive-ready state within 10 sec-
onds.
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If the vehicle key is not detected:
Slightly change the position of the vehi-
cle key and repeat the procedure.
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 vehicle key with you so that the ve-
hicle can be opened from the outside.
Malfunction
A Check Control message is displayed where
applicable.
Vehicle key detection by the vehicle may mal-
function under the following circumstances:
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The battery of the vehicle key is discharged.
Warning
Fault of the radio link from transmission
towers or other equipment with high trans-
mitting power.
For some national-market versions, unlock-
ing from the inside is only possible with par-
ticular knowledge.
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Shielding of the vehicle key due to metal
objects.
If persons or animals spend a lengthy time
in the vehicle and are thereby exposed to ex-
treme temperatures, there is a risk of injury
or danger to life. Do not lock the vehicle from
the outside when there are people or animals
in it. Do not leave babies, toddlers or animals
alone in the vehicle.
Do not transport the vehicle key together
with metal objects.
Fault of the radio link from mobile phones
or other electronic devices in direct proxim-
ity to the vehicle key.
Do not carry the vehicle key in close prox-
imity to other electronic devices.
Warning
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Fault of radio transmission by a charging
process of mobile devices, for instance
charging of a mobile phone.
Unattended children or animals in the vehicle
can cause the vehicle to move and endanger
themselves and traffic, for example, due to
the following actions:
The vehicle key is located in direct proximity
of the wireless charging tray.
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Establishing standby.
Place the vehicle key in a different location.
Releasing the parking brake.
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Fault of the radio link while charging the
vehicle.
Opening and closing the doors or win-
dows.
In the case of interference, the vehicle can also
be unlocked and locked from the outside with
the integrated key. Use the Emergency detec-
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Engaging selector lever position N.
Using vehicle equipment.
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There is a risk of accident, injury, or property
damage. Do not leave children or animals un-
attended in the vehicle. Take the vehicle key
with you when exiting and lock the vehicle.
Additional information:
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Settings, refer to page 97.
Welcome lights, refer to page 162.
BMW ID/driver profiles, refer to page 74.
Actions during locking
Depending on the settings, the following func-
tions are performed when locking the vehicle:
NOTICE
The window will be lowered slightly when
pulling on the door handle. In the event of
frost, the window may be frozen solid and
may not be able to be lowered. There is a risk
of damage to property. When pulling on the
door handle, make sure that the window is
lowered. If necessary, remove snow and ice
from the window. Do not open the door with
force.
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The locking of the vehicle can be confirmed
with a light signal or a sound signal.
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Depending on vehicle equipment, the exte-
rior mirrors can be folded in automatically
when locking. The exterior mirrors are not
folded in when the hazard warning flashers
are switched on.
The following functions are executed:
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All doors, the trunk, and the charging
socket flap are locked.
Actions during unlocking
Depending on the settings, the following func-
tions are performed when unlocking the vehi-
cle:
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Anti-theft protection is switched on. This
prevents the doors from being unlocked us-
ing the lock buttons or the door openers.
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Only the driver's door and the charging
socket flap will be unlocked or all access to
the vehicle will be unlocked.
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The alarm system is switched on.
If the drive-ready state is still turned on when
you lock the vehicle, the vehicle horn will honk
twice. In this case, drive-ready state must be
turned off using the Start/Stop button.
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The unlocking of the vehicle can be con-
firmed with a light signal or a sound signal.
The welcome light can be turned on when
the vehicle is being unlocked.
Additional information:
Settings, refer to page 97.
In addition, the following functions are exe-
cuted:
With the vehicle key
▷
If a BMW ID or a driver profile was assigned
to the vehicle key, this BMW ID or driver
profile will be activated.
Unlocking the vehicle
Press the button on the vehicle key.
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The interior lights are switched on, unless
they were manually switched off.
Depending on vehicle equipment, folded-in
exterior mirrors are folded out.
If only the driver's door and charging socket
flap have been unlocked due to the settings,
press the button on the vehicle key again to
unlock the other vehicle access points.
If the exterior mirrors were folded in using
the button inside the vehicle, they will not
fold out when the vehicle is unlocked.
The lighting functions may depend on the am-
bient brightness.
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Anti-theft protection is switched off.
The alarm system is switched off.
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Locking the vehicle
Unlock vehicle on front door
1. Close the driver's door.
2.
Press the button on the vehicle key.
All vehicle access points are locked.
On the door handle
Principle
The vehicle can be accessed without operating
the vehicle key.
Reach into the recessed grip of a front door.
The vehicle key is automatically detected near
the vehicle.
Unlocking the vehicle at the rear door
General information
The function is available with Comfort Access.
Depending on national-market version, the ve-
hicle can also be unlocked and locked via the
door handle using a compatible smartphone
and digital key.
Additional information:
BMW Digital Key, refer to page 92.
Press and hold the button in the recessed grip
to unlock the vehicle and open the rear door.
Functional requirements
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Carry the vehicle key with you, e.g., in your
pants pocket.
Locking the vehicle
1. Close the driver's door.
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Bluetooth must be activated on the smart-
phone to unlock and lock using the Digital
Key.
2. Touch the grooved surface on the door
handle of a closed front door with your fin-
ger for approx. 1 second without reaching
into the recessed grip.
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To lock the vehicle, the vehicle key must be
outside of the vehicle near the doors.
After locking, approx. 2 seconds must
elapse before unlocking is possible.
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Additional information:
Malfunction
BMW Digital Key, refer to page 92.
Wet or snowy conditions may disrupt the lock-
ing request detection on the door handles.
Actions during unlocking
If the settings specify that only the driver's
door and the charging socket flap will be un-
locked, note the following:
In the case of a malfunction, unlock and lock
the vehicle using the buttons of the vehicle key
or use the integrated key.
Touchless unlocking/locking of the
vehicle
The driver's door and the charging socket flap
will only be unlocked when the driver is within
the unlocking zone of the driver's door.
Principle
Settings, refer to page 97.
When the driver approaches the locked vehicle
with the vehicle key, the vehicle is unlocked.
Functional requirements
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Carry the vehicle key with you, e.g., in your
pants pocket.
When the driver walks away from the unlocked
vehicle with the vehicle key, the vehicle will be
locked.
▷
Bluetooth must be activated on the smart-
phone for contactless unlocking and locking
using the Digital Key.
General information
The function is available with Comfort Access.
▷
Automatic unlocking and locking must be
activated in the settings.
The vehicle will be unlocked when an author-
ized vehicle key is detected in the unlocking
zone.
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The drive-ready state must be turned off.
If the vehicle has been in the idle state for
several days, contactless unlocking/locking
will only be available after the vehicle has
been driven.
The unlocking zone is located within a radius
of approx. 5 ft/1.50 m around the vehicle.
The vehicle will be locked when the vehicle key
leaves the locking zone.
Additional information:
The locking zone is located within a radius of
approx. 9 ft/2 m around the vehicle.
Settings, refer to page 97.
With the Key Card
Depending on the national-market version,
touchless unlocking and locking is also possi-
ble for compatible smartphones with a digital
key. Enable Bluetooth on your smartphone to
do so.
Principle
The Key Card is a chip card on which the digi-
tal key is installed. The Key Card can be used
to unlock and lock the vehicle.
If the vehicle key is located in the unlocking
zone for an extended period of time without
movement, the vehicle will be locked automati-
cally.
Additional information:
Key Card, refer to page 91.
If someone is detected on a seat while locking
the vehicle, the following restrictions apply:
General information
The Key Card is available with Comfort Access.
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The vehicle will be locked but not secured
against theft.
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The charging socket flap remains unlocked.
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sition of the near field communication antenna
depends on the smartphone model.
Locking/unlocking the vehicle
When locking the vehicle with the smartphone,
make sure that all doors and the trunk are
closed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What precautions can be taken to be able to
open a vehicle, despite accidentally locking in
the vehicle key?
Hold the activated Key Card directly at the cen-
ter of the driver's door handle.
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The app’s remote services offer the option
to lock and unlock a vehicle.
When locking the vehicle with the Key Card,
make sure that all doors and the trunk are
closed.
This requires an active BMW Connected-
Drive contract, and the app must be instal-
led on a smartphone.
If the Key Card is not detected, slightly change
the position of the Key Card and repeat the
procedure.
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Unlocking the vehicle can be requested via
the BMW ConnectedDrive Call Center.
An active BMW ConnectedDrive contract is
required.
With the BMW Digital Key
Access to the cargo area
Principle
Depending on vehicle equipment and national-
market version, a digital key can be installed
on a compatible smartphone and used to un-
lock and lock the vehicle.
General information
The cargo area will be opened to the config-
ured opening height.
Additional information:
BMW Digital Key, refer to page 92.
Safety information
Locking/unlocking the vehicle
Warning
Body parts can be jammed when operating
the tailgate. There is a risk of injury. Make
sure that the travel path of the tailgate is
clear during opening and closing.
Hold the smartphone NFC antenna directly at
the center of the driver's door handle. The po-
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Warning
On the trunk
General information
With Comfort Access, the cargo area can be
accessed without activating the vehicle key.
The tailgate swings back and up when it
opens. There is a risk of injury or risk of dam-
age to property. Make sure that the travel
path of the tailgate is clear during opening
and closing.
The key is automatically detected near the ve-
hicle.
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.
Warning
Sharp-edged or pointed objects can hit the
windows and heating elements while driving.
There is a risk of injury or risk of damage to
property. Cover the edges and ensure that
pointed objects do not hit the windows.
Additional information:
BMW Digital Key, refer to page 92.
Functional prerequisites
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Carry the vehicle key with you, e.g., in your
pants pocket.
With the vehicle key
▷
Bluetooth must be activated on the smart-
phone to detect the Digital Key.
General information
To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehicle,
do not place the vehicle key in the cargo area.
Opening the trunk
Depending on vehicle equipment and national-
market version, the following settings can be
changed:
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Unlocking the cargo area with the vehicle
key also unlocks the doors.
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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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Unlock the vehicle and then press the but-
ton on the trunk.
With Comfort Access: carry the vehicle key
with you and press the button on the trunk.
You must enable the setting for opening with
the vehicle key.
Locked doors are not unlocked.
Additional information:
Settings, refer to page 97.
Opening the trunk
Press and hold the button on the vehi-
cle key for approx. 1 second.
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When the vehicle starts moving.
Closing the cargo area
By pressing the button on the outside of
the cargo area. Pressing it again closes the
cargo area again.
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By pressing the button on the inside of the
cargo area. Pressing it again closes the
cargo area again.
By pressing the button on the vehicle key.
Pressing the button again continues the
opening process.
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Press the button on the trunk.
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By pressing or pulling the button in the
driver's door. Pressing again continues the
opening procedure.
Pull the tailgate down slightly. The tailgate
closes automatically.
Inside the vehicle
Interruption of the closing procedure
The closing procedure is interrupted in the fol-
lowing situations:
Functional prerequisites
The vehicle key or digital key must be located
within the vehicle in order to close the trunk
using the button inside the vehicle.
▷
If the vehicle drives off with a jerky move-
ment.
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By pressing the button on the outside of
the cargo area. Pressing it again opens the
cargo area again.
When the vehicle is locked, selector lever posi-
tion P must be engaged before the trunk lid
can be opened using the button inside the ve-
hicle.
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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
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
Interruption of the opening
procedure
The opening procedure is interrupted in the
following situations:
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.
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Sensors detect specific foot movements near
the center of the trunk, and the trunk opens or
closes.
With these movements, the leg must pass
through the ranges of both sensors.
General information
Function availability depends on vehicle equip-
ment and national-market version.
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.
The sensor has an approximate range of
5 ft/1.50 m extending from the rear area.
Before the cargo area opens, the hazard warn-
ing system flashes.
If contactless opening is used for the cargo
area, the locked doors will not be unlocked.
Moving a foot again will stop the opening proc-
cedure. The subsequent foot movement will
close the cargo area again.
Additional information:
BMW Digital Key, refer to page 92.
Closing the cargo area
Perform the foot movement for opening the
cargo area.
Functional requirements
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To close the cargo area contactlessly, the
automatic tailgate must be installed.
The hazard warning system flashes and an
acoustic signal sounds.
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Selector lever position P must be engaged.
Moving a foot again will stop the closing proc-
ess. The subsequent foot movement will open
the cargo area again.
Contactless opening and closing of the
trunk must be activated in the settings.
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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:
No trailer hitches should be mounted.
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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 97.
Movement in range of the sensors may cause
the trunk to open unintentionally, e.g., due
to running water when cleaning the vehicle
or from heavy rainfall, or due to the moving
brushes in a car wash. To prevent such un-
intended opening of the cargo area in such
cases, keep the vehicle key at a sufficient dis-
tance from the rear of the vehicle.
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.
2. Wave a foot under the vehicle in the driv-
ing direction and immediately pull it back.
Depending on vehicle equipment: Objects
mounted on a trailer hitch cannot be detected
if the trailer power socket is not plugged in.
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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.
Trunk emergency unlocking
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.
Safety information
Pull the handle inside the cargo area.
The trunk is unlocked.
NOTICE
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.
Malfunction
Warning
With manual operation of a blocked tailgate,
it can release itself unexpectedly from the
blocking. There is a risk of injury or risk of
damage to property. Do not operate the tail-
gate manually if it is blocked. Have the vehi-
cle checked by an authorized service center
or another qualified service center or repair
shop.
Activating/deactivating Key Card in
the vehicle
General information
When the BMW Digital Key is activated for the
vehicle, a digital key can be used instead of the
vehicle key.
In the event of an electrical malfunction in the
automatic tailgate, operate the unlocked tail-
gate slowly with a smooth motion by hand.
A deactivated Key Card remains in the list of
paired digital keys.
To close the tailgate fully, press down lightly
only. Closing occurs automatically.
Functional requirement
A vehicle key must be located in the vehicle to
activate and deactivate the Key Card.
Key Card
Principle
The Key Card allows the vehicle to be unlocked
and locked, as well as started.
General information
Key Card availability depends on vehicle equip-
ment and national-market version.
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Activating Key Card
1. Place activated Key Card in the center of
the smartphone tray.
2. Press the Start/Stop button.
After drive-ready state is switched on, the Key
Card can be removed from the tray.
Malfunction
The vehicle may not be able to detect the Key
Card if there are objects between the smart-
phone tray and the Key Card, e.g., a wallet or
smartphone case.
1. Place Key Card in the center of the smart-
phone tray.
2. Follow instructions on the control display.
BMW Digital Key
Deactivating Key Card
1.
Apps menu
Principle
2. "Vehicle"
BMW Digital Key lets you lock and unlock and
start your vehicle using a compatible smart-
phone.
3. "Doors and windows"
4. "Digital Key"
5. "Key Card"
General information
BMW Digital Key availability and functionality
depend on vehicle equipment and national-
market version.
6. "Deactivate Key Card"
A deactivated Key Card remains in the list of
paired digital keys.
BMW Digital Key can be used with a compat-
ible smartphone or other compatible mobile
devices.
Unlocking and locking the vehicle
The vehicle can be unlocked and locked with
the activated Key Card.
To unlock and start a vehicle with a compatible
smartphone, this function must be offered by
the smartphone manufacturer. The My BMW
app can be used to check if the smartphone
and vehicle are compatible and which func-
tions are supported.
Additional information:
Access to the vehicle interior, refer to page 83.
Turning on the drive-ready state
A BMW ID or a driver profile with individual
settings can be assigned to a digital key.
When using a smartphone as a digital key, it is
helpful to carry the deactivated Key Card in the
vehicle. In situations where the vehicle is to be
given to another person, they can be given the
Key Card instead of the smartphone. To do so,
the Key Card must be activated via iDrive.
Always take the vehicle key with you to a serv-
ice appointment.
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Additional information:
Forwarding authorization
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BMW ID/driver profiles, refer to page 74.
Key Card, refer to page 91.
To share the digital key, select the correspond-
ing function on the smartphone, for instance in
the Wallet app.
As soon as a digital key is shared with another
person, the person will receive an invitation.
When the invitation is accepted, the digital key
on the recipient's smartphone will be activated.
Functional requirements
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The smartphone is compatible with BMW
Digital Key
The vehicle is linked with the Connected-
Drive account of the vehicle owner.
Limiting the range of functions
Certain functions of the digital key can be lim-
ited before handing it over. For instance, if the
Digital Key is passed on to a novice driver, the
switch-off for driving stability control systems
can be disabled and the engine power can
be reduced. For more information, refer to the
ConnectedDrive Portal and My BMW app.
The rechargeable battery of the smart-
phone has a sufficient charge. The neces-
sary minimum charge of the rechargeable
battery depends on the smartphone.
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Bluetooth must be activated on the smart-
phone for contactless unlocking and locking
using the Digital Key.
Authentication
Depending on the recipient’s smartphone
model, an authentication may be required for
security and safety reasons.
Enabling the main digital key
Vehicle owner's smartphone is enabled as a
main digital key in the vehicle. The vehicle
owner must prove his authorization for the ve-
hicle for this purpose.
An authorized vehicle key, the main digital key
or another method may be used for authenti-
cation. Follow the corresponding instructions
on the smartphone or the control display.
Proof of authorization can be started via the
My BMW App or using the activation code in
the corresponding smartphone function, e.g.,
the Wallet app.
Deleting digital keys
Both vehicle keys must be located in the vehi-
cle to be enabled.
General information
Deleted digital keys will be removed from the
list of enabled digital keys.
Follow the activation instructions in the Digital
Key menu, on the app, or on the control dis-
play.
Deleted digital keys cannot be restored.
Sharing digital keys
Deleting the main digital key
The main digital key can be deleted from the
smartphone or via iDrive.
General information
Digital key allows the sharing of digital keys
with other people. This option is available via
the smartphone that is enabled as main digital
key. This function must be supported by the
smartphone.
The deletion of the main digital key is com-
pleted immediately.
Deleting a shared key
Shared keys can be deleted using the smart-
phone with the master Digital Key, using the
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smartphone with the shared key to be deleted,
or via iDrive.
Unlocking and locking the vehicle
The vehicle can be unlocked and locked as fol-
lows:
The deletion via the smartphone using the
main digital key will not be performed until the
vehicle is used with a key other than the key to
be deleted.
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Using the door handle.
With Comfort Access: depending on the na-
tional-market version, the vehicle can be
locked and unlocked with no-touch activa-
tion.
If the smartphone associated with a shared
key or iDrive is used to delete a shared key, it
will be deleted immediately.
BMW Digital Key availability and function-
ality depend on vehicle equipment and na-
tional-market version.
Deletion via iDrive
To delete a digital key via iDrive, there must be
an authorized vehicle key in the vehicle, or the
master Digital Key must be in the smartphone
tray.
Additional information:
Access to the vehicle interior, refer to page 83.
Turning on the drive-ready state
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
Using the smartphone tray
3. "Doors and windows"
4. "Digital Key"
5. If necessary, select the digital key.
6. Delete the Digital Key.
Resetting the function
To reset the BMW Digital Key function, an au-
thorized vehicle key must be located in the ve-
hicle.
1. Place smartphone in the center of the
smartphone tray.
When resetting the BMW Digital Key function,
all digital keys including the main digital key
will be deleted. The Key Card's digital key is
retained and deactivated.
Ensure that the display is facing up.
2. Press the Start/Stop button to turn on
drive-ready state.
After the reset, the vehicle can no longer be
unlocked, locked or started with a digital key.
Inside the vehicle
The main digital key must be enabled again to
be able to use BMW Digital Key again.
With Comfort Access, it is sufficient, depending
on the country, for the smartphone with Blue-
tooth enabled to be located inside the vehicle.
Press the Start/Stop button to turn on drive-
ready state.
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
3. "Doors and windows"
4. "Digital Key"
Sale of the smartphone
Delete all digital keys on the smartphone prior
to selling the smartphone. This ensures that
5. "Reset function"
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the smartphone can no longer be used for the
vehicle.
Buttons for the central
locking system
Changing smartphones
General information
The vehicle is automatically locked when driv-
ing off.
To use a new smartphone as a master Digital
Key, activate the new smartphone according to
the instructions for the master Digital Key. The
previous master key is deleted when the new
smartphone is activated.
In the event of a severe accident, the vehicle
is automatically unlocked. The hazard warning
system and interior lights are illuminated.
Sale of the vehicle
Prior to selling a vehicle, reset the Digital
Key function or remove the vehicle from the
ConnectedDrive account of the current vehicle
owner.
Overview
When the vehicle is removed from the Con-
nectedDrive account, all digital keys for the ve-
hicle will be deleted. The Key Card's digital key
is retained and deactivated.
System limits
With a digital key, the alarm system's interior
motion sensor and tilt alarm sensor can only
be deactivated using the control display.
The central locking buttons are located on the
front door.
Additional information:
Locking the vehicle
Alarm system, refer to page 99.
Press the button in the driver's door
or front passengers door with the front
doors closed.
Malfunction
Digital key recognition by the vehicle may mal-
function under the following circumstances:
The vehicle is not secured against theft when
locking.
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The smartphone is shielded from the sen-
sors in the vehicle by a smartphone cover
that is not suitable.
Unlocking the vehicle
Press the button in the driver's door or
front passenger’s door.
Objects such as a chip card or the Key Card
are located between the smartphone and
the smartphone cover.
Fault of the connection from transmission
towers or other equipment with high trans-
mitting power.
Opening the door
Press the button.
Shielding of the smartphone due to build-
ings or metal objects.
The door is unlocked and slightly open.
Push the door outward.
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The door can be pushed into the door lock
without effort and the door will close automati-
cally.
Malfunction
General information
In case of a power failure, the driver's door can
be unlocked manually.
Safety information
Overview
Warning
Body parts can be jammed while operating
the doors. There is a risk of injury. Make sure
that the area of movement of the doors is
clear while opening and closing.
Closing
To close the doors, push lightly.
The closing process is automatic.
Lever in the driver's door.
Valet parking mode
Unlocking the driver’s door manually
Principle
In the valet parking mode, the control display is
disabled.
E.g., this mode can be used when the vehicle
is handed over for valet parking.
General information
Depending on the national-market version, the
valet parking mode may not be available.
Valet Parking mode has the following restric-
tions:
Pull the lever in the driver's door to unlock the
driver's door.
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Vehicle settings cannot be changed via
iDrive.
Soft-close automatic
function
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Settings stored to a BMW ID or guest pro-
file cannot be changed.
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Personal data cannot be displayed.
The audio system is muted, with the possi-
ble volume of the audio system being lim-
ited.
Principle
The soft-close automatic function reduces ef-
fort and noise when closing vehicle doors.
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The integrated Universal Remote Control is
deactivated.
Unlocking and locking
The availability of certain settings of the
driving modes is limited.
Doors
1.
Apps menu
Additional information:
2. "Vehicle"
BMW ID/driver profiles, refer to page 74.
3. "Doors and windows"
4. "Lock/unlock"
Functional requirement
The driver has registered in the vehicle with a
BMW ID.
5. "Unlock"
6. Select the desired setting:
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"Driver's door only"
Activating the valet parking mode
Only the driver's door and the charging
socket flap are unlocked. Pressing again
unlocks the entire vehicle.
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
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"All doors"
3. "System settings"
4. "Valet parking mode"
5. If necessary, "PIN"
The entire vehicle is unlocked.
Touchless unlocking/locking
If the active BMW ID does not have an as-
signed PIN, this PIN must be set now. The
PIN is needed to deactivate the valet park-
ing mode.
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
3. "Doors and windows"
4. "Comfort access"
5. Select the desired setting.
6. If necessary, enter the PIN.
7. "Activate valet parking mode"
Automatic unlocking
Deactivating valet parking mode
1. Select the desired BMW ID on the lock
screen.
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
2.
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Enter the assigned PIN for the BMW ID.
3. "Doors and windows"
4. "Lock/unlock"
If you have forgotten the PIN: enter the
access data for the BMW ID.
5. Select the desired setting:
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If the selected BMW ID does not have
an assigned PIN: enter the access data
for the BMW ID.
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"Unlock doors at end of trip"
"Unlock doors when in P"
If locked, the vehicle unlocks automatically
when drive-ready state is turned off or selector
lever position P is engaged.
Settings
Automatic locking
General information
Depending on the equipment and national-
market version, various settings for opening
and closing are possible.
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
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3. "Doors and windows"
4. "Lock/unlock"
Depending on the equipment, the cargo
area will be unlocked or opened.
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"Tailgate and door(s)"
5. "Lock after a short time"
Depending on the equipment, the trunk
will be unlocked or opened and the
doors are unlocked.
The vehicle locks automatically after a short
period of time if no door is opened after un-
locking.
"Tailgate will only open if vehicle is
already unlocked"
Confirmation signals from the vehicle
The vehicle must be unlocked before
the cargo area can be operated with the
vehicle key.
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
3. "Doors and windows"
4. "Lock/unlock"
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"Lock tailgate button"
Operating the cargo area with the vehi-
cle key is disabled.
5. Select the desired setting:
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"Flash when unlocking"
Adjusting the opening height
You can set how far the tailgate can be
opened.
Unlocking is confirmed by two flashes.
"Flash when locking"
Locking is confirmed by one flash.
With alarm system:
When adjusting the opening height, make sure
the clearance above the tailgate is at least
4 in/10 cm.
"Sound on lock/unlock"
Unlocking is confirmed with two sound
signals, locking is confirmed with one
sound signal.
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
3. "Doors and windows"
4. "Tailgate"
Folding mirrors in automatically
1.
Apps menu
5. "Opening height"
2. "Vehicle"
6. Monitor the tailgate and set the desired
opening height.
3. "Doors and windows"
4. "Lock/unlock"
Opening/closing the cargo area
contactlessly
5. "Fold mirrors on lock/unlock"
1.
Apps menu
Cargo area
2. "Vehicle"
Cargo area and doors
3. "Doors and windows"
4. "Tailgate"
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
5. Select the desired setting.
3. "Doors and windows"
4. "Tailgate"
5. Select the desired setting:
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"Tailgate"
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Opening the doors with the alarm
system switched on
Alarm system
The alarm system is triggered when a door
is opened if the door was unlocked using the
integrated key in the door lock.
Principle
The alarm system issues a visual and acoustic
signal when someone attempts to open the
locked vehicle incorrectly.
Opening the cargo area with the
alarm system switched on
The cargo area 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 closing the cargo area, the cargo area will
be locked and monitored again. The hazard
warning system flashes once during closing.
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Opening a door, the hood, or the cargo
area.
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Movements in the vehicle interior.
Changes in the vehicle inclination such as
during attempts at stealing a wheel or
when towing the vehicle.
Panic mode
You can trigger the alarm system if you find
yourself in a dangerous situation.
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Disconnected battery voltage.
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Press the button on the vehicle key
and hold for at least 3 seconds.
Improper use of the socket for OBD on-
board diagnostics.
▷
Briefly press the button on the vehi-
cle key three times in succession.
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Locking the vehicle while a device is con-
nected to the diagnostic socket.
To switch off the alarm: press any button.
The alarm system signals these changes visu-
ally and acoustically:
Indicator light on the interior mirror
▷
Acoustic alarm:
Depending on local regulations, the acous-
tic alarm may be suppressed.
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Optical alarm:
By flashing of the hazard warning system
and headlights, where required.
Do not modify the system to ensure function of
the alarm system.
Turning the alarm system on/off
The alarm system is turned on as soon as the
vehicle is locked from the outside.
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The indicator light flashes briefly every
2 seconds:
The alarm system is switched on.
The alarm system is not switched on if the
vehicle is locked from a greater distance with
the My BMW App or manually from the inside.
The indicator light flashes for approx.
10 seconds, then flashes briefly every
2 seconds:
The alarm system is switched off as soon as
the vehicle is unlocked.
Interior motion sensor and tilt alarm sensor
are not active, as doors, hood, or tailgate
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are not correctly closed. Correctly closed
access points are secured.
The tilt alarm sensor and the interior motion
sensor can be switched off in such situations.
When the remaining open access points
are closed, the interior motion sensor and
tilt alarm sensor will be turned on.
Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and
interior motion sensor
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Press the button on the vehicle key
within 30 seconds as soon as the
vehicle is locked.
▷
The indicator light flashes even though all
access points have been closed:
Alarm system error.
The indicator light illuminates for approx.
2 seconds and then continues to flash.
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The indicator light goes out after unlocking:
The vehicle has not been tampered with.
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After turning off the standby state, an
option to turn off the interior motion sensor
and the tilt alarm sensor will be displayed
on the control display.
The indicator light flashes after unlocking
until drive-ready state is switched on, but
no longer than approx. 5 minutes:
The alarm has been triggered.
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen-
sor are switched off until the vehicle is locked
again.
Tilt alarm sensor
The inclination of the vehicle is monitored.
Ending the alarm
Unlock the vehicle.
The alarm system responds in situations such
as attempts to steal a wheel or when the vehi-
cle is towed.
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.
Interior motion sensor
The vehicle interior is monitored.
The alarm system triggers when movement is
detected inside the vehicle.
Window
The windows must be closed for the system to
function properly.
General information
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.
Avoiding unintentional alarms
General information
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen-
sor can trigger an alarm, although no unau-
thorized action occurred.
Additional information:
BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, refer to
page 59.
Possible situations for an unwanted alarm:
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In car washes.
In duplex garages.
During transport on trains carrying vehicles,
at sea or on a trailer.
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With animals in the vehicle.
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Depending on national-market version, the
windows can also be closed via the door han-
dle using a compatible smartphone and digital
key.
Safety information
Warning
When operating the windows, body parts and
objects can be jammed. There is a risk of in-
jury or risk of damage to property. Make sure
that the travel path of the windows is clear
while opening and closing.
Additional information:
BMW Digital Key, refer to page 92.
Functional prerequisites
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Carry the vehicle key with you, for instance
in your pants pocket.
With the vehicle key
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Bluetooth must be activated on the smart-
phone to close the window(s) using the dig-
ital key.
Opening windows
Press and hold the button on the vehi-
cle key after unlocking.
Closing the windows
The windows open for as long as the button
on the vehicle key is pressed.
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.
Touch the grooved surface on the door handle
of a closed front door with your finger and hold
it there without grasping the recessed grip.
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.
In addition to locking, the windows also closed.
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.
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.
General information
The function is available with Comfort Access.
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Inside the vehicle
Anti-trap mechanism
Overview
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.
General information
If resistance or blockage is detected while a
window is being closed, the closing will be in-
terrupted.
Power windows
Safety information
Warning
Functional requirements
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.
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Standby state is switched on.
▷
Drive-ready state is switched on.
The vehicle key or digital key must be inside
the vehicle.
Closing without the anti-trap
mechanism
In case of danger from the outside or if icing
might prevent normal closing, proceed as fol-
lows:
Opening windows
▷
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.
1. Pull the
switch past the resistance
point and hold it there.
The window opens automatically.
Pressing the switch again stops the motion.
The window closes with limited anti-trap
mechanism. If the closing force exceeds a
specific threshold, closing is interrupted.
Closing the windows
▷
Pull the switch to the resistance
point.
2. Pull the
switch past the resistance
point again within approx. 4 seconds and
hold it there.
The window closes while the switch
is being held.
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Pull the switch beyond the resist-
ance point.
The window closes without the anti-trap
mechanism.
The window closes automatically.
Pulling again stops the motion.
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Safety switch
Glass sunroof
Principle
Principle
With the safety switch, it is possible to disable
particular functions in the rear. The locking of
functions is useful, for instance, when children
or animals are carried in the rear.
The glass sunroof can be set either transpar-
ent or opaque for sun protection and screen.
General information
The glass sunroof is automatically set opaque
when the vehicle with a transparent glass sun-
roof is exited.
General information
The following functions can be disabled by
pressing the safety switch:
If the vehicle is unlocked within approx. 24
hours, the glass sunroof will automatically
switch to the transparent state.
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Opening of rear doors by passengers in the
rear.
The rear doors can only be opened from
the outside.
Overview
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Opening and closing of the rear windows
using the switches in the rear.
Button in the vehicle
Overview
Glass sunroof
The safety switch is located on the
driver's door.
Functional requirements
The glass sunroof can be operated under the
following conditions.
Turning the safety functions on/off
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Standby state is switched on.
Press the safety switch on the driver’s
door.
Drive-ready state is switched on.
The LED in the button illuminates
when the safety function is switched on.
Setting the glass sunroof opaque/
transparent
Press the button.
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The opaque glass sunroof is set transpar-
ent.
The transparent glass sunroof is set opa-
que.
Functional limitation
The degree of transparency may vary at ex-
treme temperatures.
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