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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-
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.
Additional information:
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.
Overview
Vehicle key
Principle
Two vehicle keys are included in the scope of
delivery, each containing an integrated key.
Each vehicle key contains a replaceable bat-
tery. If the vehicle key's battery is discharged,
the vehicle key will not be detected. In this
case, drive-ready state can be turned on by
emergency detection of the vehicle key.
Buttons on the vehicle key.
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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.
Pre-conditioning, refer to page 282.
To provide information on maintenance rec-
ommendations, the service data is stored in
the vehicle key.
Open the cargo area.
To prevent possible locking in of the vehicle
key, take the vehicle key with you when exiting
the vehicle.
Panic mode.
Pathway lighting, refer to page 158.
Safety information
Additional vehicle keys
Additional vehicle keys are available from an
authorized service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
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
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To replace the vehicle key battery, proceed as
follows:
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.
1. Press and hold the button, arrow 1, and
push the cover, arrow 2, forward, then re-
move it from the side.
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
NOTICE
Improper batteries in a battery-operated de-
vice can damage the device. There is a risk
of property damage. Always replace the dis-
charged battery with a battery with the same
voltage, the same size and the same specifi-
cation.
2. Remove the battery housing from the vehi-
cle key to the side.
3. Remove the battery from the battery hous-
ing.
4. Insert a CR2032 3V battery with the posi-
tive terminal facing down.
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5. Insert the battery housing into the vehicle
key.
in it. Do not leave babies, toddlers or animals
alone in the vehicle.
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.
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.
2. Slide out the integrated key at the open
side of the vehicle key.
Batteries contain harmful chemicals. It
is prohibited by law to dispose of bat-
teries together with household waste.
Integrated key
Principle
The integrated key is built into the vehicle key.
If the electrical system malfunctions, the vehi-
cle can be unlocked and locked manually using
the integrated key.
3. Remove the integrated key from the vehicle
key.
Depending on the national-market version, the
integrated key will fit in the glove compart-
ment.
Safety information
Warning
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
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3. Press the central locking button to unlock
all doors.
Unlocking the vehicle manually
1. Pull and hold the driver's door handle out-
ward with one hand.
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.
2. Unlock the door lock with the integrated key
by turning it counterclockwise.
6. Pull the door handles to make sure they are
locked. If necessary, repeat the process.
If vehicle is de-energized:
1. With the integrated key, close and lock all
doors, except the driver's door, using the
side door lock.
3. Pull out the vehicle key and release the
door handle.
4. Open the driver's door.
5. Press the central locking button to unlock
the other doors.
With the vehicle de-energized: pull the door
opener of the other doors from the inside.
Locking the vehicle manually
2. Pull and hold the driver's door handle out-
ward with one hand.
General information
To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehicle,
do not place the vehicle key in the vehicle.
Locking the vehicle
1. Close all doors.
2. Enter the vehicle on the front passenger's
side and close the front passenger door.
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3. Using the integrated key, lock the driver's
door lock clockwise.
Turning on the drive-ready state
1. To turn on drive-ready state via emergency
detection of the vehicle key, hold the back
of the vehicle key to the marking on the
steering column. Pay attention to the dis-
play in the instrument cluster.
4. Pull out the vehicle key and release the
door handle.
5. Close the driver's door.
6. Pull the door handles to make sure they are
locked. If necessary, repeat the process.
2.
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If the vehicle key is detected:
Turn on drive-ready state within 10 sec-
onds.
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.
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If the vehicle key is not detected:
Slightly change the position of the vehi-
cle key and repeat the procedure.
In this case, use the vehicle key emergency
detection to switch off the alarm.
Malfunction
A Check Control message is displayed where
applicable.
If the doors are manually locked from the in-
side, the alarm system is not activated.
Vehicle key detection by the vehicle may mal-
function under the following circumstances:
Emergency detection of the vehicle
key
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The battery of the vehicle key is discharged.
Fault of the radio link from transmission
towers or other equipment with high trans-
mitting power.
Principle
If the vehicle key's battery is discharged, the
vehicle key will not be detected. In this case,
drive-ready state can be turned on by emer-
gency detection of the vehicle key.
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Shielding of the vehicle key due to metal
objects.
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.
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Fault of radio transmission by a charging
process of mobile devices, for instance
charging of a mobile phone.
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.
The vehicle key is located in direct proximity
of the wireless charging tray.
Place the vehicle key in a different location.
In the case of interference, the vehicle can also
be unlocked and locked from the outside with
the integrated key. Use the Emergency detec-
tion of the vehicle key to turn on drive-ready
state.
Warning
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:
Access to vehicle interior
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Establishing standby.
Principle
Releasing the parking brake.
Opening and closing the doors or win-
dows.
The vehicle can be unlocked/locked as follows:
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With the vehicle key.
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Engaging selector lever position N.
Using vehicle equipment.
Using the door handle.
With the Key Card.
There is a risk of accident, injury, and prop-
erty damage. Do not leave children or ani-
mals unattended in the vehicle. Take the ve-
hicle key with you when exiting and lock the
vehicle.
With the BMW Digital Key.
Hands-free unlocking/locking
Safety information
Warning
Actions during unlocking
Depending on the settings, the following func-
tions are performed when unlocking the vehi-
cle:
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.
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Only the driver's door and the fuel filler flap
will be unlocked or all access to the vehicle
will be unlocked.
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The unlocking of the vehicle can be con-
firmed with a light signal or a sound signal.
Warning
The welcome light can be turned on when
the vehicle is being unlocked.
For some national-market versions, unlock-
ing from the inside is only possible with par-
ticular knowledge.
In addition, the following functions are exe-
cuted:
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If a BMW ID or a driver profile was assigned
to the vehicle key, this BMW ID or driver
profile will be activated.
With the vehicle key
Unlocking the vehicle
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The interior lights are switched on, unless
they were manually switched off.
To unlock the vehicle using the vehicle
key, press the unlock button on the ve-
hicle key.
Depending on vehicle equipment, folded-in
exterior mirrors are folded out.
If only the driver's door and fuel filler flap have
been unlocked due to the settings in place,
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.
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Anti-theft protection is switched off.
The alarm system is switched off.
The lighting functions may depend on the am-
bient brightness.
Additional information:
Locking the vehicle
1. To lock the vehicle using the vehicle key,
close the driver’s door.
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Settings, refer to page 92.
Welcome lights, refer to page 157.
BMW ID, refer to page 67.
Driver profiles, refer to page 71.
2.
Press the lock button on the vehicle
key.
Actions during locking
Depending on the settings, the following func-
tions are performed when locking the vehicle:
On the door handle
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The locking of the vehicle can be confirmed
with a light signal or a sound signal.
Principle
The vehicle can be accessed without using the
vehicle key.
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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 vehicle key is automatically detected near
the vehicle.
General information
The function is available with Comfort Access.
The following functions are executed:
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All doors, the cargo area, and the fuel filler
flap are locked.
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.
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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.
Additional information:
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The alarm system is switched on.
BMW Digital Key, refer to page 88.
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.
Functional requirements
To get inside the vehicle using the door han-
dle, the following functional requirements must
be met:
Additional information:
Settings, refer to page 92.
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Carry the vehicle key with you, e.g., in your
pants pocket.
hold it there without reaching into the re-
cessed grip.
Bluetooth must be activated on the smart-
phone to unlock and lock using the digital
key.
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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.
Unlocking the vehicle using the door
handle
Malfunction
Wet or snowy conditions may disrupt the lock-
ing request detection on the door handles.
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
To unlock the vehicle using the door handle,
reach into the recessed grip on one of the front
doors.
Principle
The vehicle will be unlocked when an author-
ized vehicle key is detected in the unlocking
zone.
Locking the vehicle with the door
handle
1. To lock the vehicle using the door handle,
close the driver’s door.
The unlocking zone is located within a radius
of approx. 5 ft/1.50 m around the side and rear
of the vehicle.
The vehicle will be locked when the vehicle key
leaves the locking zone.
2. Carry the vehicle key with you.
Touch the grooved surface on the closed
front door handle for approx. 1 second and
The locking zone is located within a radius of
approx. 9 ft/3 m around the side and rear of
the vehicle.
Automatic unlocking and locking must be acti-
vated in the settings.
General information
The function is available with Comfort Access.
Depending on the national-market version,
touchless unlocking and locking is also possi-
ble for compatible smartphones with a digital
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key. Enable Bluetooth on your smartphone to
do so.
With the Key Card
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.
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 someone is detected on a seat while locking
the vehicle, the following restrictions apply:
Additional information:
Key Card, refer to page 87.
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The vehicle will be locked but not secured
against theft.
General information
The Key Card is available with Comfort Access.
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The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.
Additional information:
Unlocking/locking the vehicle with the
Key Card
BMW Digital Key, refer to page 88.
Actions during unlocking
If the settings specify that only the driver's
door and the fuel filler flap will be unlocked,
note the following:
The driver's door and fuel filler flap will only
unlock when the driver is within the driver's
door unlocking zone.
Additional information:
Settings, refer to page 92.
Hold the activated Key Card directly at the cen-
ter of the driver's door handle.
Functional requirements
To unlock/lock the vehicle hands-free, the fol-
lowing functional requirements must be met:
When locking the vehicle with the Key Card,
make sure that all doors and the cargo area
are closed.
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Carry the vehicle key with you, e.g., in your
pants pocket.
If the Key Card is not detected, slightly change
the position of the Key Card and repeat the
procedure.
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Bluetooth must be activated on the smart-
phone for contactless unlocking and locking
using the digital key.
With the BMW Digital Key
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Automatic unlocking and locking must be
activated in the settings.
Principle
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The drive-ready state must be turned off.
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.
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.
Additional information:
Additional information:
BMW Digital Key, refer to page 88.
Settings, refer to page 92.
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Inside the vehicle.
Hands-free opening/closing.
Unlocking/locking the vehicle with the
BMW Digital Key
General information
The cargo area will be opened to the config-
ured opening height.
Safety information
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-
sition of the near field communication antenna
depends on the smartphone model.
When locking the vehicle with the smartphone,
make sure that all doors and the cargo area
are closed.
Warning
The tailgate swings back and up when it
opens. There is a risk of injury and risk of
property damage. Make sure that the travel
path of the tailgate is clear during opening
and closing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What precautions can be taken to be able to
open a vehicle, despite accidentally locking in
the vehicle key?
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The My BMW App Remote Services include
options to lock and unlock a vehicle, among
other things.
Warning
Sharp-edged or pointed objects can hit the
windows and heating elements while driving.
There is a risk of injury or risk of property
damage. Cover the edges and ensure that
pointed objects do not hit the windows.
This requires an active BMW Connected-
Drive contract, and the My BMW App must
be installed on your smartphone.
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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 vehicle key
General information
To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehicle,
do not place the vehicle key in the cargo area.
Access to the cargo area
Principle
Depending on vehicle equipment and national-
market version, the following settings can be
changed:
The cargo area can be opened/closed as fol-
lows:
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With the vehicle key.
In the cargo area.
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Unlocking the cargo area with the vehicle
key also unlocks the doors.
Functional requirements
To access the cargo area using the cargo area,
the following functional requirements must be
met:
Before unlocking the cargo area with the
vehicle key, first unlock the vehicle.
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Carry the vehicle key with you, e.g., in your
pants pocket.
Functional requirements
To access the cargo area using the vehicle key,
the following functional requirements must be
met:
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Bluetooth must be activated on the smart-
phone to detect the digital key.
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To open the cargo area with the vehicle
key, the trailer power socket must not be
occupied.
Opening the cargo area
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Selector lever position P must be engaged
to open the cargo area with the vehicle key.
You must enable the setting for opening
with the vehicle key.
Additional information:
Settings, refer to page 92.
The trunk can be opened as follows:
Opening the cargo area
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Unlock the vehicle, then press the button on
the trunk.
On the vehicle key, press and hold the
button for opening/closing the cargo
area for approx. 1 second.
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With Comfort Access: Carry the vehicle key
with you and press the button on the trunk.
Locked doors are not unlocked.
On the cargo area
Closing the cargo area
General information
With Comfort Access, the cargo area can be
accessed without activating the vehicle key.
The key is automatically detected near the ve-
hicle.
Depending on the national-market version,
compatible smartphones with a digital key are
also detected automatically. In this case, the
cargo area can be opened with a smartphone.
Additional information:
The cargo area can be closed as follows:
BMW Digital Key, refer to page 88.
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On the cargo area, press the open/
close button.
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On the cargo area, press the lock
button.
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The vehicle is locked after closing the cargo
area. To do so, the driver's door must be
closed and the vehicle key must be outside
of the vehicle near the cargo area.
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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.
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Pull the tailgate down slightly. The tailgate
closes automatically.
Pressing the button again continues the
opening process.
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By pressing or pulling the button in the
driver's door. Pressing again continues the
opening procedure.
In the interior
Functional requirements
To open the cargo area using the button in-
side, the trailer power socket must not be oc-
cupied.
Interruption of the closing procedure
The closing process stops in the following sit-
uations:
The vehicle key or digital key must be located
inside the vehicle in order to close the cargo
area using the button in the vehicle interior.
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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 po-
sition P must be engaged before the tailgate
can be opened using the button in the vehicle
interior.
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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 cargo area
By pressing the button on the vehicle key.
Pressing it again opens the cargo area
again.
To open the cargo area, press the
open/close button for the cargo area
on 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
To open the cargo area, pull and hold
the open/close button for the cargo
area on the driver's door.
Touchless opening and closing of
the cargo area
An acoustic signal sounds before the cargo
area is closed.
Principle
Touchless opening and closing of the cargo
area is possible when carrying the vehicle key
on your person.
Interruption of the opening
procedure
The opening process stops in the following sit-
uations:
Sensors detect specific foot movements near
the center of the trunk, and the trunk opens or
closes.
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When the vehicle starts moving.
General information
Function availability depends on vehicle equip-
ment and national-market version.
By pressing the button on the outside of
the cargo area. Pressing it again closes the
cargo area again.
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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.
Hands-free opening of the trunk
1. To open the trunk hands-free, walk behind
the vehicle with the vehicle key, holding it
in the middle at the rear of the vehicle, ap-
proximately one arm’s length away.
The sensor has an approximate range of
5 ft/1.50 m extending from the rear area.
2. Move your foot under the vehicle in the
driving direction and pull it back immedi-
ately. During these movements, the leg
must pass through the range of the sensor.
If contactless opening is used for the cargo
area, the locked doors will not be unlocked.
Depending on national-market version, con-
tactless opening of the cargo area is also pos-
sible for compatible smartphones with a Digital
Key.
Additional information:
BMW Digital Key, refer to page 88.
Safety information
Warning
Before the cargo area opens, the hazard warn-
ing system flashes.
With hands-free opening of the cargo area,
there may be unintentional contact with vehi-
cle parts, e.g., hot exhaust system. There is
a risk of injury. When moving your foot, make
sure you have a firm stance and do not touch
the vehicle.
Moving a foot again will stop the opening proc-
cedure. The subsequent foot movement will
close the cargo area again.
Hands-free closing of the trunk
To close the trunk hands-free, move your foot,
while carrying the vehicle key on you, in the
same way as for opening the trunk.
Functional requirements
To open/close the trunk hands-free, the fol-
lowing functional requirements must be met:
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:
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The trailer power socket must be unoccu-
pied.
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Ice, snow or slush on the rear of the vehicle.
Dirt or road salt on the rear of the vehicle.
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No trailer hitches should be mounted.
Additional information:
Settings, refer to page 92.
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If the sensors are dirty or covered, e.g., by
stickers.
General information
Key Card availability depends on vehicle equip-
ment and national-market version.
After improper paint work on the vehicle in
the area of the sensors.
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.
Movement in range of the sensors may cause
the trunk to open or close unintentionally, e.g.,
when objects are lifted quickly in the vehicle
rear or due to the moving brushes in a car
wash. To prevent such unintended opening of
the cargo area in such cases, keep the vehicle
key at a sufficient distance from the rear of the
vehicle.
Safety information
NOTICE
Malfunction
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 property damage. Do not place the
Key Card in the wireless charging tray at the
same time as a mobile device.
Warning
With manual operation of a blocked tailgate,
it can release itself unexpectedly from the
blocking. There is a risk of injury and risk
of property damage. 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.
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.
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Activating Key Card
1. To turn on drive-ready state with the Key
Card, place the activated Key Card in the
center of the 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. To activate the Key Card, place the Key
Card in the center of the tray on the center
console.
2. Follow the instructions on the control dis-
play.
BMW Digital Key
Deactivating Key Card
Principle
To deactivate the Key Card, go through the
menu as follows: Apps menu / "Vehicle" /
"Vehicle key" / "Key Card" / "Deactivate Key
Card".
BMW Digital Key lets you lock and unlock and
start your vehicle using a digital key.
BMW Digital Key can be used with a compat-
ible smartphone or other compatible mobile
devices.
A deactivated Key Card remains in the list of
paired digital keys.
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.
Unlocking and locking the vehicle
The vehicle can be unlocked and locked with
the activated Key Card.
Additional information:
Each vehicle can be provided with a main dig-
ital key. Additional digital keys can be shared
and then deleted.
Access to the vehicle interior, refer to page 79.
Turning on drive-ready state with
the Key Card
General information
BMW Digital Key availability and functionality
depend on vehicle equipment and national-
market version.
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
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Key Card instead of the smartphone. To do so,
the Key Card must be activated via iDrive.
Sharing digital keys
Always take the vehicle key with you to a serv-
ice appointment.
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.
Additional information:
▷
▷
▷
BMW ID, refer to page 67.
Driver profiles, refer to page 71.
Key Card, refer to page 87.
More information is available online:
Forwarding authorization
To share the digital key, select the correspond-
ing function on the smartphone, for instance in
the Wallet app.
Functional requirements
The following functional requirements must be
met for BMW Digital Key:
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.
▷
▷
▷
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 example, you
can disable restrictions for driving stability con-
trol systems and reduce the engine power be-
fore giving your digital key to a novice driver.
For more information, refer to the Connected-
Drive customer portal and the 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.
▷
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
To enable, follow the instructions given on the
Digital Key menu, BMW app, or control display.
Deleted digital keys will be removed from the
list of enabled digital keys.
Deleted digital keys cannot be restored.
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To reactivate the main digital key, go through
the menu as follows: Apps menu / "Vehicle" /
"Vehicle key" / "Digital Key" / "Reset function".
Deleting the main digital key
The main digital key can be deleted from the
smartphone or via iDrive.
The deletion of the main digital key is com-
pleted immediately.
Unlocking and locking the vehicle
The vehicle can be unlocked and locked as fol-
lows:
Deleting a shared key
Shared keys can be deleted via the smart-
phone with the main digital key, via the smart-
phone with a shared key or via iDrive.
▷
▷
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.
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.
BMW Digital Key availability and function-
ality depend on vehicle equipment and na-
tional-market version.
The deletion via the smartphone with a shared
key or via iDrive is executed immediately.
Additional information:
Access to the vehicle interior, refer to page 79.
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.
Turning on drive-ready state with
the BMW Digital Key
1. Go through the menu as follows: Apps
menu / "Vehicle" / "Vehicle key" / "Digital
Key".
2. If necessary, select the digital key.
3. "Delete key"
Resetting the function
To reset the BMW Digital Key function, an au-
thorized vehicle key must be located in the ve-
hicle.
1. To turn on drive-ready state with the BMW
Digital Key, place the smartphone in the
center of the tray.
Ensure that the display is facing up.
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.
2. Press the Start/Stop button to turn on
drive-ready state.
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.
After the reset, the vehicle can no longer be
unlocked, locked or started with a digital key.
The main digital key must be enabled again to
be able to use BMW Digital Key again.
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▷
▷
The connection has been interrupted by a
transmission tower or other device with a
high transmitting power.
Sale of the smartphone
Delete all digital keys on the smartphone prior
to selling the smartphone. This ensures that
the smartphone can no longer be used for the
vehicle.
The smartphone is shielded by a building or
metallic object.
Changing smartphones
Buttons for the central
locking system
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.
Principle
The vehicle can be locked/unlocked from the
inside using the buttons for the central locking
system.
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.
The vehicle is automatically locked when driv-
ing off.
In the event of a severe accident, the vehicle
is automatically unlocked. The hazard warning
system and interior lights are illuminated.
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.
Overview
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.
Additional information:
Alarm system, refer to page 94.
Malfunction
Your Digital Key may not be detected by the
vehicle under the following circumstances:
The central locking buttons are located on the
front door.
The lock button.
▷
The smartphone is shielded from the sen-
sors in the vehicle by a smartphone cover
that is not suitable.
The unlock button.
▷
There is an object, e.g., chip card or Key
Card, between the smartphone and smart-
phone cover.
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Locking the vehicle from inside
Unlocking and locking
To lock the vehicle from the inside,
press the lock button on the front door
when the front doors are closed.
Doors
1. Go through the menu as follows: Apps
menu / "Vehicle" / "Doors and windows" /
"Lock" / "Lock/unlock" / "Unlock".
The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.
The vehicle is not secured against theft when
locking.
2. Select the desired setting:
▷
"Driver's door only"
Only the driver's door and fuel filler flap
are unlocked. Pressing again unlocks
the entire vehicle.
Unlocking the vehicle from inside
To unlock the vehicle from the inside,
press the unlock button on the front
door.
▷
"All doors"
The entire vehicle is unlocked.
Opening the door
Touchless unlocking/locking
When the vehicle is locked, doors can be
opened as follows:
1. Go through the menu as follows: Apps
menu / "Vehicle" / "Doors and windows" /
"Lock" / "Lock/unlock".
▷
On the front door, press the unlock
button to unlock the doors together.
2. Select the desired setting:
Pull the door opener above the arm-
▷
▷
"Unlock when approaching"
"Lock when walking away".
rest.
▷
▷
Front doors: Pull the door opener on the
door to be opened. The other doors remain
locked.
Enabling this setting also activates au-
tomatic folding of the mirrors. Automatic
folding of the mirrors can be deactivated
again in the corresponding menu.
Rear doors: Pull the door opener on the
door to be opened twice: The first time un-
locks the door, the second time opens it.
The other doors remain locked.
Automatic unlocking
1. Go through the menu as follows: Apps
menu / "Vehicle" / "Doors and windows" /
"Lock" / "Lock/unlock".
Settings
2. Select the desired setting:
▷
▷
"Unlock doors at end of trip"
"Unlock doors when in P".
General information
Depending on the equipment and national-
market version, various settings for opening
and closing are possible.
If locked, the vehicle unlocks automatically
when drive-ready state is turned off or selector
lever position P is engaged.
Automatic locking
Go through the menu as follows: Apps menu /
"Vehicle" / "Doors and windows" / "Lock" /
"Lock/unlock" / "Lock after a short time".
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The vehicle locks automatically after a short
period of time if no door is opened after un-
locking.
Depending on the equipment, the cargo
area will be unlocked or opened and the
doors are unlocked.
▷
▷
"Tailgate will only open if vehicle is
already unlocked"
Confirmation signals from the vehicle
1. Go through the menu as follows:
Apps menu / "Vehicle" / "Doors and
windows"/"Lock" / "Lock/unlock".
The vehicle must be unlocked before
the cargo area can be operated with the
vehicle key.
2. Select the desired setting:
"Lock tailgate button"
▷
▷
▷
"Flash when unlocking"
Operating the cargo area with the vehi-
cle key is disabled.
Unlocking is confirmed by two flashes.
"Flash when locking"
Adjusting the opening height
You can set how far the tailgate can be
opened.
Locking is confirmed by one flash.
With alarm system:
"Sound on lock/unlock"
When adjusting the opening height, make sure
the clearance above the tailgate is at least
4 in/10 cm.
Unlocking is confirmed with two sound
signals, locking is confirmed with one
sound signal.
1. Go through the menu as follows: Apps
menu / "Vehicle" / "Doors and windows" /
"Tailgate" / "Opening height"
Folding mirrors in automatically
Automatic folding of the side mirrors can be
adjusted via iDrive.
2. Monitor the tailgate and set the desired
opening height.
Go through the menu as follows: Apps menu /
"Vehicle" / "Doors and windows" / "Lock" /
"Lock/unlock" / "Fold mirrors on lock/unlock".
Opening/closing the cargo area with
no-touch activation
1. Go through the menu as follows: Apps
menu / "Vehicle" / "Doors and windows" /
"Tailgate"
Cargo area
Cargo area button on vehicle key
It is possible to choose where to assign the
cargo area button on the vehicle key.
2. Select the desired setting:
▷
▷
"Open with foot movement"
"Close with foot movement"
1. Go through the menu as follows: Apps
menu / "Vehicle" / "Doors and windows" /
"Tailgate" / "VEHICLE KEY" / "Tailgate
button".
Window
Opening windows automatically
1. Go through the menu as follows: Apps
menu / "Vehicle" / "Doors and windows"
2. Select the desired setting:
▷
"Tailgate"
Depending on the equipment, the cargo
area will be unlocked or opened.
2. Select the desired setting.
▷
"Tailgate and door(s)"
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If this setting is enabled, the driver’s window
opens automatically as soon as the vehicle
reaches the saved location.
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.
Alarm system
Opening the cargo area with the
alarm system switched on
The cargo area can be opened even when the
alarm system is switched on.
Principle
The alarm system issues a visual and acoustic
signal when someone attempts to open the
locked vehicle incorrectly.
After closing the cargo area, the cargo area will
be locked and monitored again. The hazard
warning system flashes once during closing.
General information
When the vehicle is locked, the vehicle alarm
system reacts to the following changes:
Panic mode
You can trigger the alarm system if you find
yourself in a dangerous situation.
▷
If a door, the hood, or the cargo area is
opened.
▷
▷
If movement is detected inside the vehicle.
▷
Press the button on the vehicle key
and hold for at least 3 seconds.
If the vehicle has a different tilt, e.g., due
to an attempt to steal a wheel or when tow-
ing.
▷
Briefly press the button on the vehi-
cle key three times in succession.
▷
▷
▷
If the battery voltage is interrupted.
To switch off the alarm: press any button.
If the diagnostic socket is used improperly.
If the vehicle is locked when a device is
connected to the diagnostic socket.
Indicator light on the interior mirror
The indicator light on the interior mirror shows
the status of the alarm system:
The alarm system signals these changes visu-
ally and acoustically:
▷
Acoustic alarm:
Depending on local regulations, the acous-
tic alarm may be suppressed.
▷
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.
▷
▷
The indicator light flashes briefly every
2 seconds:
Turning the alarm system on/off
The alarm system is activated or deactivated
as soon as the vehicle is locked or unlocked.
The alarm system is switched on.
The indicator light flashes for approx.
10 seconds, then flashes briefly every
2 seconds:
The alarm system does not turn on if the vehi-
cle is locked manually from the inside.
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The interior motion sensor and tilt alarm
sensor are not activated because the
doors, hood, or tailgate are not closed cor-
rectly. Correctly closed access points are
secured.
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▷
▷
In car washes.
In duplex garages.
During transport on trains carrying vehicles,
at sea or on a trailer.
▷
▷
With animals in the vehicle.
The interior motion sensor and tilt alarm
sensor will turn on when all open access
points are closed.
When the vehicle is locked after start of re-
fueling.
The tilt alarm sensor and the interior motion
sensor can be switched off in such situations.
▷
The indicator light flashes even though all
access points have been closed:
Alarm system error.
Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and
interior motion sensor
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen-
sor can be turned off as follows:
▷
▷
The indicator light goes out after unlocking:
The vehicle has not been tampered with.
The indicator light flashes after unlocking
until drive-ready state is switched on, but
no longer than approx. 5 minutes:
▷
As soon as the vehicle is locked,
press the lock button on the vehicle
key within 30 seconds.
The alarm has been triggered.
The indicator light illuminates for approx.
2 seconds and then continues to flash.
Tilt alarm sensor
The tilt alarm sensor is part of the alarm sys-
tem and monitors the vehicle's tilt.
▷
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 alarm system responds in situations such
as attempts to steal a wheel or when the vehi-
cle is towed.
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen-
sor are deactivated until the vehicle is locked
again.
Interior motion sensor
The interior motion sensor is part of the alarm
system and monitors the vehicle interior.
Ending the alarm
To stop the alarm, unlock the vehicle.
The alarm system triggers when movement is
detected inside the vehicle.
If the vehicle is unlocked with the integrated
key, the drive-ready state must subsequently
be turned on via the emergency detection of
the vehicle key.
The windows must be closed for the system to
function properly.
Avoiding unintentional alarms
Window
General information
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen-
sor can trigger an alarm, although no unau-
thorized action occurred.
Principle
The windows can be operated as follows:
An unintentional alarm can be triggered in the
following situations:
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▷
▷
With the vehicle key.
On the door handle
Using the door handle.
Principle
Using the switches inside the vehicle.
The windows can be closed using the door
handle without operating the vehicle key.
Safety information
The vehicle key is automatically detected near
the vehicle.
Warning
When operating the windows, body parts and
objects can be jammed. There is a risk of in-
jury and risk of property damage. Make sure
that the travel path of the windows is clear
while opening and closing.
General information
Function availability depends on vehicle equip-
ment.
Depending on national-market version, the
windows can also be closed via the door han-
dle using a compatible smartphone and digital
key.
With the vehicle key
Additional information:
Opening windows with the vehicle key
BMW Digital Key, refer to page 88.
To open the windows with the vehicle
key, unlock the vehicle, then press and
hold the unlock button on the vehicle
key.
Functional requirements
To close the windows using the door handle,
the following functional requirements must be
met:
The windows open for as long as the button
on the vehicle key is pressed.
▷
Carry the vehicle key with you, e.g., in your
pants pocket.
▷
Bluetooth must be activated on the smart-
phone to close the window(s) using the dig-
ital key.
Closing windows with the vehicle key
With Comfort Access: To close the win-
dows with the vehicle key, lock the ve-
hicle, then press and hold the lock but-
ton on the vehicle key.
Closing windows with the door handle
The windows close for as long as the button
on the vehicle key is pressed.
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.
To close a window using the door handle
of a closed front door, place a finger on the
grooved surface of the door handle and hold it
there without reaching into the recessed grip.
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In addition to locking the vehicle, the windows
and sun protection of the glass sunroof are
closed and locked.
The window opens automatically. Pressing
the switch again stops the motion.
Closing the windows
To close the windows, proceed as follows:
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, pull the power window
switch to the resistance point.
The window closes while the switch
is being held.
Inside the vehicle
▷
On the door, pull the power window
switch past the resistance point.
Overview
The window closes automatically.
Pulling again stops the motion.
Anti-trap mechanism
Principle
The anti-trap mechanism prevents objects or
body parts becoming jammed between the
door frame and window while a window is be-
ing closed.
The power window switches are lo-
cated on the doors.
General information
If resistance or blockage is detected while a
window is being closed, the closing will be in-
terrupted.
Functional requirements
To close the windows inside the vehicle, the
following functional requirements must be met:
Safety information
▷
▷
Standby state is switched on.
Drive-ready state is switched on.
Warning
The vehicle key or digital key must be inside
the vehicle.
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.
Opening windows
To open the windows, proceed as follows:
▷
On the door, press the power win-
dow switch to the resistance point.
The window opens while the switch
is being held.
▷
On the door, press the power win-
dow switch past the resistance
point.
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Closing without the anti-trap
mechanism
Overview
In case of danger from the outside or if icing
might prevent normal closing, proceed as fol-
lows:
1.
On the door, pull the power window
switch past the resistance point and hold it.
The window closes with limited anti-trap
mechanism. If the closing force exceeds a
certain threshold, closing is stopped.
The safety switch is located on the
driver's door.
2.
On the door, pull the power win-
dow switch past the resistance point again
within approx. 4 seconds and hold it there.
Turning the safety functions on/off
To activate/deactivate the safety func-
tion, press the safety switch on the
driver’s door.
The window closes without the anti-trap
mechanism.
The LED in the button illuminates when the
safety function is switched on.
Opening windows automatically
If the driver’s window is frequently opened in
the same location, the window can be set to
open automatically. This is useful if you fre-
quently use the same parking garage, for ex-
ample.
Glass sunroof
General information
The glass sunroof sun protection can be
opened and closed.
For the driver’s window to open automat-
ically, the vehicle speed must be below
6 mph/10 km/h and there must be sufficient
GPS reception.
With the vehicle key
Additional information:
Settings, refer to page 92.
Opening the sun protection
To open the sun protection, press and
hold the unlock button on the vehicle
key after unlocking.
Safety switch
Principle
The glass sunroof sun protection is opened
as long as the button on the vehicle key is
pressed.
The safety switch can be used to prevent chil-
dren, for instance, from opening and closing
the rear windows using the switches in the
rear.
If an accident of a certain severity occurs, the
safety function is switched off automatically.
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Closing the sun protection
Closing the sun protection
With Comfort Access: press and hold
the button on the vehicle key in close
range of the vehicle after locking.
The glass sunroof sun protection is closed
as long as the button on the vehicle key is
pressed.
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.
Touch the grooved surface on the external
door handle of a closed front door with your
finger and hold it there without grasping the
recessed grip.
On the door handle
Besides locking the vehicle, the windows and
sun protection will be closed and locked.
Principle
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.
The sun protection can be closed using the
external door handle without operating the ve-
hicle key.
The vehicle key is automatically detected near
the vehicle.
Inside the vehicle
General information
Function availability depends on vehicle equip-
ment.
Overview
Depending on the national-market version, the
sun protection can also be closed with the ex-
ternal door handle using a compatible smart-
phone with a digital key.
Additional information:
BMW Digital Key, refer to page 88.
Functional requirement
To close the sun protection using the door
handle, the following functional requirements
must be met:
The sun protection switch is lo-
cated in the headliner.
▷
Carry the vehicle key with you, e.g., in your
pants pocket.
▷
Bluetooth must be activated on the smart-
phone to close the sun protection using the
digital key.
Functional requirements
The sun protection can be operated under the
following conditions:
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▷
Standby state is switched on.
▷
The vehicle is parked in a horizontal posi-
tion.
Drive-ready state is switched on.
▷
▷
The vehicle will not be moved until the initi-
alization is completed.
The vehicle key must be inside the vehicle.
The drive-ready state is established.
Operation
During initialization, the glass sunroof closes
without the anti-trap mechanism.
▷
▷
Slide switch back to the re-
sistance point and hold.
Make sure that the closing path is clear.
Holding down the switch
opens the sun protection.
Initializing the system
Slide switch forward to the
resistance point and hold.
To initialize the system, in the
headliner, press the sun protec-
tion switch upward and hold it
until initialization is complete:
The sun protection is closed
as long as the switch is held
down.
▷
▷
Slide the switch back past the resistance
point.
Initialization begins within 15 seconds.
▷
If the sun protection is closed, it opens then
closes again.
The sun protection opens automatically.
Pressing the switch again stops the motion.
▷
If the sun protection is open, it closes first,
then opens and closes again.
Push the switch forward past the resistance
point.
Initialization is complete once the sun protec-
tion has opened then closed again.
The sun protection closes automatically.
Pressing the switch again stops the motion.
Push switch up.
The sun protection moves to a
defined position to provide par-
tial shading.
Pressing the switch again closes
the sun protection.
Initializing after a power interruption
General information
If the power is interrupted while opening or
closing, the sun protection can only be oper-
ated to a limited extent. Initializing the system
can help in this case.
The system can be initialized under the follow-
ing conditions:
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