Opening and closing -> Power windows for your BMW X4 2014-2018
Opening and closing
Controls
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Indicator lamp flashes for approx. 10 sec‐
onds, then it flashes briefly every 2 sec‐
onds:
Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and
interior motion sensor
Press the remote control button again
within 10 seconds as soon as the vehicle
is locked.
Interior motion sensor and tilt alarm sensor
are not active, as doors, hood, or tailgate
are not correctly closed. Correctly closed
access points are secured.
The indicator lamp lights up for approx. 2 sec‐
onds and then continues to flash.
When the still open access points are
closed, interior motion sensor and tilt alarm
sensor will be switched on.
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen‐
sor are turned off until the vehicle is locked
again.
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The indicator lamp goes out after unlock‐
ing:
Switching off the alarm
The vehicle has not been tampered with.
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Unlock the vehicle with the remote control
or switch on the ignition, if needed through
emergency detection of remote control, re‐
fer to page 37.
The indicator lamp flashes after unlocking
until the engine ignition is switched on, but
no longer than approx. 5 minutes:
An alarm has been triggered.
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With Comfort Access:
If you are carrying the remote control on
your person, grasp the door handle on the
driver's or front passenger door com‐
pletely.
Tilt alarm sensor
The tilt of the vehicle is monitored.
The alarm system responds in situations such
as attempts to steal a wheel or when the vehi‐
cle is towed.
Power windows
Interior motion sensor
The windows and the glass sunroof must be
closed for the system to function properly.
Safety information
WARNING
When operating the windows, body parts
and objects can be jammed. There is a risk of
injury or risk of property damage. Make sure
that the area of movement of the windows is
clear during opening and closing.◀
Avoiding unintentional alarms
General information
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen‐
sor can trigger an alarm, although no unauthor‐
ized action occurred.
WARNING
Unattended children or animals can
cause the vehicle to move and endanger them‐
selves and traffic, e.g., due to the following ac‐
tions:
Possible situations for an unwanted alarm:
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In automatic vehicle washes.
In duplex garages.
During transport on trains carrying vehi‐
cles, at sea or on a trailer.
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Pressing the Start/Stop button.
Releasing the parking brake.
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With animals in the vehicle.
Opening and closing the doors or win‐
dows.
The tilt alarm sensor and the interior motion
sensor can be switched off in such situations.
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Controls
Opening and closing
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Engaging selector lever position N.
Using vehicle equipment.
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Pull the switch beyond the resistance
point.
There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not
leave children or animals unattended in the ve‐
hicle. Take the remote control with you when
exiting and lock the vehicle.◀
The window closes automatically. Pulling
again stops the motion.
Closing by means of Comfort Access, refer to
page 39.
Overview
Pinch protection system
General information
If closing force exceeds a specific threshold as
a window closes, closing is interrupted.
The window reopens slightly.
Safety information
WARNING
Accessories on the windows such as an‐
tennas can impact jam protection. There is a
risk of injury. Do not install accessories in the
area of movement of the windows.◀
Power windows
Safety switch
Closing without the pinch protection
system
Opening
In case of danger from the outside or if ice
might prevent normal closing, proceed as fol‐
lows:
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Press the button to the resistance
point.
The window opens while the switch is held.
1.
2.
Pull the switch past the resistance
point and hold it there.
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Press the switch beyond the resist‐
ance point.
The pinch protection is limited and the
window reopens slightly if the closing force
exceeds a certain threshold.
The window opens automatically. Pressing
the switch again stops the motion.
Convenient opening via the remote control, re‐
fer to page 35.
Pull the switch past the resistance
point again within approx. 4 seconds and
hold it there.
Closing
The window closes without jam protection.
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Pull the switch to the resistance
point.
The window closes while the switch is
held.
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Opening and closing
Controls
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Engaging selector lever position N.
Using vehicle equipment.
Safety switch
General information
There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not
leave children or animals unattended in the ve‐
hicle. Take the remote control with you when
exiting and lock the vehicle.◀
The safety switch in the driver's door can be
used to prevent children, e.g., 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.
Overview
Switching on and off
Press button.
The LED lights up if the safety func‐
tion is switched on.
Glass sunroof, electric
Tilting the glass sunroof
General information
Push switch briefly upward.
The glass sunroof and the sliding visor can be
operated together or separately using the
same switch.
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The closed glass sunroof is
tilted.
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The opened glass sunroof
closes until it is in its tilted
position. The sliding visor
does not move.
The glass sunroof is operational when the igni‐
tion is switched on.
Safety information
WARNING
Opening/closing the glass sunroof and
sliding visor together
Body parts can be jammed when operat‐
ing the glass sunroof. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that the area of movement of the
glass sunroof is clear during opening and clos‐
ing.◀
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Press the switch in the de‐
sired direction to the resist‐
ance point and hold it there.
Glass sunroof and sliding vi‐
sor open together as long as
the switch is held down.
WARNING
Unattended children or animals can
cause the vehicle to move and endanger them‐
selves and traffic, e.g., due to the following ac‐
tions:
The glass sunroof closes as
long as the switch is held
down. The sliding visor can
be manually closed.
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Pressing the Start/Stop button.
Releasing the parking brake.
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Press the switch in the desired direction
past the resistance point.
Opening and closing the doors or win‐
dows.
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