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Opening and closing
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Opening and closing
Safety information
Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific, and optional equipment offered with
the series. It also describes features and func-
tions that are not necessarily available in the
vehicle, e.g., due to the selected options or
country versions. This also applies to safety
functions and systems. When using these
functions and systems, the applicable laws
and regulations must be observed.
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-
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 key
General information
Depending on the equipment version, the
scope of delivery includes two vehicle keys or
one vehicle key and the BMW display key.
Warning
People or animals in the vehicle can lock the
doors from the inside and lock themselves in.
In this case, the vehicle cannot be opened
from the outside. There is a risk of injury.
Take the vehicle key with you so that the ve-
hicle can be opened from the outside.
Each vehicle key contains a replaceable bat-
tery.
Depending on the equipment and national-
market version, various settings are possible
for the button functions.
A driver profile with personal settings can be
assigned to a vehicle key.
Warning
To provide information on maintenance rec-
ommendations, the service data is stored in
the vehicle key.
For some national-market versions, unlock-
ing from the inside is only possible with par-
ticular knowledge.
To prevent possible locking in of the vehicle
key, take the vehicle key with you when exiting
the vehicle.
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.
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Warning
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If only the driver's door and the fuel filler
flap or all access to the vehicle will be un-
locked when the button is pressed for the
first time.
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:
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If the unlocking of the vehicle is confirmed
with a light signal or a sound signal.
If the welcome light is switched on when
the vehicle is being unlocked.
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Establishing standby.
Releasing the parking brake.
Welcome lights, refer to page 175.
Opening and closing the doors or win-
dows.
Unlocking the vehicle
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Engaging selector lever position N.
Using vehicle equipment.
Press the button on the vehicle key.
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.
If only the driver's door and fuel filler flap have
been unlocked due to the settings, press the
button on the vehicle key again to unlock the
other vehicle access points.
In addition, the following functions are exe-
cuted:
Overview
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If a driver profile has been assigned to the
vehicle key, this driver profile will be acti-
vated and the settings that are saved in it
will be applied.
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The interior lights are switched on, unless
they were manually switched off.
Folded in exterior mirrors are folded out.
If the exterior mirrors were folded in via the
button in the vehicle interior, they will not
be folded out during unlocking.
1
Unlocking
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With anti-theft protection: Anti-theft protec-
tion is switched off.
2
Locking
Pre-conditioning 281
To open the tailgate
Panic mode, pathway lighting
With alarm system: The alarm system will
be switched off.
3
4
The lighting functions may depend on the am-
bient brightness.
Unlocking
Convenient opening
Press and hold the button on the vehi-
cle key after unlocking.
General information
The behavior of the vehicle during unlocking
using the vehicle key depends on the following
settings:
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The windows and the glass sunroof with sun
protection are opened, as long as the button
on the vehicle key is pressed.
With Comfort Access: convenient
closing
Safety information
Locking
Warning
General information
With convenient closing, body parts can be
jammed. There is a risk of injury. Make sure
that the area of movement of the doors is
clear during convenient closing.
The behavior of the vehicle during locking us-
ing the vehicle key depends on the following
settings:
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If the locking of the vehicle is confirmed
with a light signal or a sound signal.
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If the exterior mirrors are automatically
folded in when the vehicle is locked. The
exterior mirrors are not folded in when the
hazard warning flashers are switched on.
Closing
Press and hold the button on the vehicle
key in close range to the vehicle after
locking.
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If pathway lighting is activated during lock-
ing.
The windows and the glass sunroof with sun
protection are closed, as long as the button on
the vehicle key is pressed.
Locking the vehicle
The exterior mirrors are folded in unless they
were folded in during locking. The exterior mir-
rors are not folded in when the hazard warning
flashers are switched on.
1. Close the driver's door.
2.
Press the button on the vehicle key.
The following functions are executed:
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All doors, the tailgate, and the fuel filler flap
are locked.
Switching on the interior and
exterior lighting
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With anti-theft protection: Anti-theft protec-
tion is switched on. This prevents the doors
from being unlocked using the lock buttons
or the door openers.
Press the button on the vehicle key with
the vehicle locked.
The function is not available for the first 10 sec-
onds after locking.
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With alarm system: The alarm system will
be switched on.
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The interior lights are switched on, unless
they were manually switched off.
If the drive-ready state is still turned on when
you lock the vehicle, the vehicle horn will honk
twice. In this case, the drive-ready state must
be switched off by means of the Start/Stop
button.
Interior lights, refer to page 179.
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Depending on the settings, parts of the ex-
terior lighting will be switched on.
The lighting functions may depend on the am-
bient brightness.
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Tailgate
Switching pathway lighting on
Press and hold the button on the vehi-
cle key for approx. 1 second.
General information
To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehicle,
do not place the vehicle key in the cargo area.
It is possible to adjust the duration of the path-
way lighting feature.
Depending on the vehicle equipment and
country version, it is possible to specify
whether the tailgate can be unlocked with the
vehicle key and how the vehicle doors will re-
spond to this.
Additional information:
Pathway lighting, refer to page 176.
Replacing the battery
Selector lever position P must be engaged to
open the tailgate with the vehicle key.
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.
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.
1. Remove the integrated key from the vehicle
key.
Integrated key, refer to page 97.
Warning
2. Place the integrated key underneath the
battery compartment cover, arrow 1, and
lift the lid with a lever movement of the
integrated key, arrow 2.
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.
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.
Opening
Press and hold the button on the vehi-
cle key for approx. 1 second.
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3. Push battery in arrow direction using a
pointed object and lift it out.
Malfunction
General information
A Check Control message is displayed.
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.
Fault of the radio link from transmission
towers or other equipment with high trans-
mitting power.
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Shielding of the vehicle key due to metal
objects.
4. Insert a type CR 2032 3 V battery with the
positive side facing up.
Do not transport the vehicle key together
with metal objects.
5. Press the lid closed.
6. Push the integrated key into the vehicle key
until the integrated key engages.
Fault of the radio link from mobile phones
or other electronic devices in direct proxim-
ity to 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.
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.
Batteries contain harmful chemicals. It
is prohibited by law to dispose of bat-
teries together with household waste.
The vehicle key is located in direct proximity
of the wireless charging tray.
Place the vehicle key in a different location.
Additional vehicle keys
Additional vehicle keys are available from an
authorized service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
In the case of interference, the vehicle can also
be unlocked and locked from the outside with
the integrated key.
Additional information:
Loss of vehicle keys
Integrated key, refer to page 97.
A lost vehicle key can be disabled and re-
placed by an authorized service center or an-
other qualified service center or repair shop.
If the lost vehicle key has an assigned driver
profile, the connection to this vehicle key must
be deleted. A new vehicle key can then be as-
signed to the driver profile.
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Switching the drive-ready state on via
emergency detection of the vehicle key
BMW display key
General information
Depending on the country, the BMW display
key may not be available.
In this case, independent heating can be oper-
ated via the BMW app.
The scope of delivery of the BMW display key
includes an additional mechanical key. If the
display key is used, the mechanical key should
be carried with you, for instance in the wallet.
The mechanical key is used like the integrated
key.
It is not possible to switch on the drive-ready
state if the vehicle key has not been detected.
Proceed as follows in this case:
The display key supports all functions of the
standard vehicle key.
1. Hold the rear of the vehicle key against the
mark on the steering column. Pay attention
to the display in the instrument cluster.
In addition, the following functions are also
available:
2. If the vehicle key is detected:
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Display status of doors and windows.
Display status of the alarm system.
Display service information.
Turn on drive-ready state within 10 sec-
onds.
If the vehicle key is not recognized, slightly
change the position of the vehicle key and re-
peat the procedure.
Call up range with available fuel.
With pre-heating: operate pre-heating.
Without pre-heating: operate pre-ventila-
tion.
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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Pre-conditioning through Remote Engine
Start
Additional information:
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The options provided by the Remote Serv-
ices of the BMW app include the ability to
lock and unlock a vehicle.
Integrated key, refer to page 97.
Safety information
This requires an active BMW Connected-
Drive contract and the BMW app must be
installed on a smartphone.
Warning
People or animals in the vehicle can lock the
doors from the inside and lock themselves in.
In this case, the vehicle cannot be opened
from the outside. There is a risk of injury.
Take the vehicle key with you so that the ve-
hicle can be opened from the outside.
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Unlocking the vehicle can be requested via
the BMW ConnectedDrive Call Center.
An active BMW ConnectedDrive contract is
required.
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Overview
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
in it. Do not leave babies, toddlers or animals
alone in the vehicle.
1
To open the tailgate
Unlocking
2
3
Press and hold or press three times in quick
succession: panic mode
Warning
Press briefly: pathway lighting
Locking
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:
4
5
6
7
Display
Back
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Establishing standby.
Turn the display on/off
Micro-USB charging interface
Releasing the parking brake.
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Opening and closing the doors or win-
dows.
Reception range
The number of available display key functions
depends on the distance from the vehicle.
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Engaging selector lever position N.
Using vehicle equipment.
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.
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When you are in close proximity to the ve-
hicle, all functions of the display key are
available.
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The status information can be called up in
the extended reception range.
With pre-heating: the pre-heating can be
operated.
NOTICE
Without pre-heating: the pre-ventilation can
be operated.
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.
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Outside of the reception range of the ve-
hicle, you can display the last transmitted
status information from the vehicle.
The icon is shown on the display if one of
the buttons is pressed outside of the reception
range.
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Hiding the display on the display manually:
press the button on the left side of the display
key.
Display
General information
The display is divided into the upper status
line, the information area, and the lower status
line.
To show the display:
1. Press the button on the left side of the dis-
play key.
2. Then, swipe with your finger from bottom to
top to unlock the screen lock.
Upper status line
The upper status line displays the following
information:
To turn off the display to increase the usable
battery life:
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/
Vehicle secured/vehicle unse-
1. If necessary, cancel the screen lock.
cured.
2. Press and hold the button on the left side of
the display key for longer than 4 seconds.
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Set time in the vehicle.
Charge state of the display key battery.
3. "OK"
To turn the display on:
Information area
Press the button on the left side of the display
key.
The information area can be used to access
information and perform additional functions.
If the information area contains more than one
page, then page indicators are shown beneath
the information.
Operating concept
The following information shows how to ac-
cess the information and functions using the
main menus.
A solid indicator denotes the current
page.
Swipe to the right or left with a finger to
change between the pages.
Main menu
Information/Function
"Security
information"
/
If further information is available on a page,
tap the appropriate icon.
Door status.
Alarm system status.
To return to the original page:
icon beneath the display.
tap on the
After alarm activation:
date, time, and reason
for the alarm activation.
Lower status line
The lower status line indicates whether or not
the display key is within reception range.
Window status.
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"Connected": the display key is within re-
ception range.
Glass sunroof status.
"Vehicle
information"
Service interval indicators
of Condition Based Serv-
ice.
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"Updated": the display key is not within re-
ception range. It indicates when the last
data transfer from the vehicle took place.
Status of the roadside
parking lights.
Turning on/off
The display will go out automatically after a
short time to conserve battery power.
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and in isolated cases the charging process
may be interrupted temporarily.
Main menu
Information/Function
"Mobility info"
Range with available fuel.
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When inserting the display key into the
wireless charging tray, make sure there
are no objects between it and the wireless
charging tray.
"Preconditioning With pre-heating: operate
setting"
pre-heating.
Without pre-heating: op-
erate pre-ventilation.
Safety information
Pre-conditioning through
Remote Engine Start.
Warning
When charging a Qi-compatible device in the
wireless charging tray, any metal objects on
the tray together with the device can become
very hot. Storage media or electronic cards,
e.g., chip cards, cards with magnetic strips, or
cards for transmitting signals, may not func-
tion correctly when placed together on the
tray with the device. There is a risk of injury
and risk of property damage. When charging
mobile devices, make sure there are no ob-
jects on the tray together with the device.
Display key battery
General information
Follow the following information:
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If the charge state of the display key battery
declines, the display is switched off auto-
matically. The battery must be recharged
so that the display can be switched back
on. The operability of the standard buttons
is retained until the battery is completely
discharged.
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Charge the battery for at least three hours
before using the display key for the first
time or if the key has not been used for an
extended period.
Charging
Via USB
Connect the display key via the micro-USB
charging interface to a USB port.
The Display Key can be used during charg-
ing via the USB port.If the battery is com-
pletely discharged, it may take some time
before the Display Key can be used again.
In the center console
Due to the large number of USB charg-
ers available on the market, it cannot be
guaranteed that every charger will function
properly. The charging time depends on the
charger used.
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Charging via the USB port may heat up the
charger and the display key.
Charging in the wireless charging tray may
heat up the tray and the display key.
1. Open the tray cover.
At higher temperatures, the charge current
through the display key may be reduced,
2. Place the display key into the middle of the
wireless charging tray in front of the cup
holders.
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Ensure that the display is facing up.
3. Close the tray cover.
In the case of interference, the vehicle can also
be unlocked and locked from the outside with
the mechanical key.
LED displays
Turning on drive-ready state via
emergency detection of the BMW
display key
Color Meaning
Blue
The display key is charging.
The blue LED stays illuminated once
the inserted display key is fully
charged.
Or-
The display key is not charging.
ange
Temperature on the display key
possibly too high or foreign object in
charging tray.
Red
The display key is not charging.
It is not possible to switch on the drive-ready
state if the display key has not been detected.
Contact an authorized service center
or another qualified service center or
repair shop.
Proceed as follows in this case:
1. Hold the display key with its rear against
the mark on the steering column. Pay at-
tention to the display in the instrument
cluster.
Malfunction
General information
A Check Control message is displayed.
2. If the display key is detected:
Turn on drive-ready state within 10 sec-
onds.
BMW display key detection by the vehicle may
malfunction under the following circumstances:
If the display key is not detected, slightly
change the position of the display key and re-
peat the procedure.
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The battery of the display key is dis-
charged.
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Fault of the radio link from transmission
towers or other equipment with high trans-
mitting power.
Resetting the BMW display key
If the charged display key cannot be turned on
anymore or if the display does not respond to
entries anymore, the display key can be reset.
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Shielding of the display key due to metal
objects.
Fault of the radio link from mobile phones
or other electronic devices in direct proxim-
ity.
Press and hold the following buttons on the
display key at the same time for at least
10 seconds until the display is switched off and
then on again:
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Fault of radio transmission by a charging
process of mobile devices, for instance
charging of a mobile phone.
▷
Do not transport the display key together with
metal objects or electronic devices.
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Key Card
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:
Principle
The Key Card allows the vehicle to be unlocked
and locked, as well as started.
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Establishing standby.
General information
The availability of the Key Card depends on
the equipment and the country.
Releasing the parking brake.
Opening and closing the doors or win-
dows.
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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▷
Engaging selector lever position N.
Using vehicle equipment.
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.
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
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 property damage. Do not place the
Key Card in the wireless charging tray at the
same time as a mobile device.
Warning
People or animals in the vehicle can lock the
doors from the inside and lock themselves in.
In this case, the vehicle cannot be opened
from the outside. There is a risk of injury.
Take the vehicle key with you so that the ve-
hicle can be opened from the outside.
Connection to the vehicle
The communication between the vehicle and
the Key Card uses near field communication,
NFC.
Warning
For some national-market versions, unlock-
ing from the inside is only possible with par-
ticular knowledge.
Activating/deactivating Key Card in
the vehicle
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.
General information
When the BMW Digital Key is activated for the
vehicle, a digital key can be used instead of the
vehicle key.
A deactivated Key Card remains in the list of
paired digital keys.
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Functional requirement
A vehicle key must be located in the vehicle to
activate and deactivate the Key Card.
Turning on the drive-ready state
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 property damage. Do not place the
Key Card in the wireless charging tray at the
same time as a mobile device.
Activating Key Card
1. Open the cover of the smartphone tray.
2. Place Key Card in the center of the smart-
phone tray.
3. Follow the instructions on the control dis-
play to activate the Key Card.
1. Open the cover of the smartphone tray.
Deactivating Key Card
1. "CAR"
2. Place activated Key Card in the center of
the smartphone tray.
3. Press the Start/Stop button to start the en-
gine.
2. "Settings"
3. "Doors/ vehicle access"
4. "Digital Key"
With wireless charging tray:After starting the
engine, take the Key Card out of the tray to
make tray available for charging compatible
smartphones.
5. Select Key Card.
6. "Key Card active"
A deactivated Key Card remains in the list of
paired digital keys.
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.
Unlocking and locking the vehicle
BMW Digital Key
Principle
BMW Digital Key allows the vehicle to be un-
locked and locked, as well as started, with a
compatible smartphone.
Hold the activated Key Card directly at the cen-
ter of the driver's door handle.
General information
The availability of the BMW Digital Key de-
pends on the equipment and national-market
version.
If the Key Card is not detected, slightly change
the position of the Key Card and repeat the
procedure.
BMW Digital Key can be used with a compat-
ible smartphone or other compatible mobile
devices such as a Smartwatch.
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To unlock and start a vehicle with a compatible
smartphone, this function must be offered by
the smartphone manufacturer. The BMW app
provides a check to determine if the smart-
phone and the vehicle are compatible.
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:
A driver profile with individual settings can be
assigned to a digital key.
▷
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▷
Establishing standby.
Additional information:
Releasing the parking brake.
Driver profiles, refer to page 69.
Opening and closing the doors or win-
dows.
When using a smartphone as a digital key, al-
ways carry a vehicle key or the activated Key
Card with you. This ensures access to the ve-
hicle, even in the event of a smartphone fail-
ure. It is also helpful to have the vehicle key
or Key Card with you if the vehicle needs to
be handed over to another person. You can
then hand over the vehicle key or the Key Card
instead of your smartphone. Always take the
vehicle key with you to a service appointment.
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▷
Engaging selector lever position N.
Using vehicle equipment.
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.
Safety information
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 property damage. Do not place the
Key Card in the wireless charging tray at the
same time as a mobile device.
Warning
People or animals in the vehicle can lock the
doors from the inside and lock themselves in.
In this case, the vehicle cannot be opened
from the outside. There is a risk of injury.
Take the vehicle key with you so that the ve-
hicle can be opened from the outside.
Connection to the vehicle
The communication between the vehicle and
the smartphone uses near field communica-
tion, NFC.
Warning
For some national-market versions, unlock-
ing from the inside is only possible with par-
ticular knowledge.
Functional requirements
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▷
▷
The smartphone is compatible with BMW
Digital Key
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 is linked with the Connected-
Drive account of the vehicle owner.
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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Authentication
Enabling the main digital key
Depending on the recipient’s smartphone
model, an authentication may be required for
security and safety reasons.
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.
The proof of authorization can be started via
the BMW app or the activation code in the
corresponding smartphone function, e.g., the
Wallet app. Both vehicle keys must be located
in the vehicle to be enabled.
Deleting a shared key
Follow the instructions in the Digital Key menu
in the BMW app or on the control display.
General information
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.
Sharing digital keys
General information
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.
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 via the smartphone with a shared
key or via iDrive is executed immediately.
Deleted digital keys will be removed from the
list of enabled digital keys.
Forwarding authorization
To share the digital key, select the correspond-
ing function on the smartphone, for instance in
the Wallet app.
Deleted digital keys cannot be restored.
Deletion via iDrive
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.
To be able to delete a digital key via iDrive, an
authorized vehicle key must be located in the
vehicle or the main key must be located in the
smartphone tray.
1. "CAR"
Limiting the range of functions
2. "Settings"
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 the BMW app.
3. "Doors/ vehicle access"
4. "Digital Key"
5. If necessary, select the digital key.
6. "Delete key"
Resetting the function
To reset the BMW Digital Key function, an au-
thorized vehicle key must be located in the ve-
hicle.
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When resetting the BMW Digital Key function,
Sale of the smartphone
all digital keys including the main digital key
will be deleted. The Key Card's digital key is
retained and deactivated.
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.
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.
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.
1. "CAR"
2. "Settings"
3. "Doors/ vehicle access"
4. "Digital Key"
5. "Reset function"
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.
Unlocking and locking the vehicle
System limits
The interior motion sensor and tilt alarm sen-
sor of the alarm system cannot be switched off
with a digital key.
Additional information:
Alarm system, refer to page 109.
Malfunction
Digital key recognition by the vehicle may mal-
function under the following circumstances:
Hold the smartphone NFC antenna directly at
the center of the driver's door handle.
▷
The smartphone is shielded from the sen-
sors in the vehicle by a smartphone cover
that is not suitable.
The position of the near field communication
antenna depends on the smartphone model.
When locking the vehicle with the smartphone,
make sure that all doors and also the tailgate
are closed.
▷
Objects such as a chip card or the Key Card
are located between the smartphone and
the smartphone cover.
Turning on the drive-ready state
1. Open the cover of the smartphone tray.
Integrated key
2. Place smartphone in the center of the
smartphone tray.
General information
The driver's door can be locked and unlocked
without the vehicle key using the integrated
key.
Ensure that the display is facing up.
3. Close the cover of the smartphone tray.
4. Press the Start/Stop button to start the en-
gine.
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Depending on the national-market version, the
integrated key also fits in the glove compart-
ment.
Locking/unlocking via the door lock
1. Pull and hold the door handle outward with
one hand.
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
in it. Do not leave babies, toddlers or animals
alone in the vehicle.
2. Guide one finger of your other hand from
the back under the cover cap and push the
cover cap out.
Use the thumb for counter support to pre-
vent the cover cap from falling out of the
door handle.
NOTICE
The door lock is permanently joined with the
door. The door handle can be moved. When
pulling the door handle with the integrated
key inserted, paint or the integrated key can
be damaged. There is a risk of property dam-
age. Remove the integrated key before pull-
ing the external door handle.
3. Remove the cover cap.
4. Unlock or lock the door lock using the
integrated key.
Removing
Press the button, arrow 1, and pull out the
integrated key, arrow 2.
The other doors must be unlocked or locked
from the inside.
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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.
Opening
▷
Press the button to unlock all the
doors.
Pull the door opener above the armrest.
If the vehicle is locked with the integrated key
via the door lock, the alarm system will not be
activated.
▷
▷
Front doors: pull the door opener on the
door to open the door. The other doors re-
main locked.
Back doors: pull twice on the door opener
on the door to be opened; the first time
unlocks the door, the second time opens it.
The other doors remain locked.
Buttons for the central
locking system
General information
In the event of a severe accident, the vehicle
is automatically unlocked. The hazard warning
system and interior lights come on.
Comfort Access
Principle
The vehicle can be accessed without operating
the vehicle key.
Overview
Carrying the vehicle key with you, e.g., in your
pants pocket, is sufficient.
The vehicle automatically detects the vehicle
key when it is in close proximity or in the inte-
rior.
General information
Comfort Access supports the following func-
tions:
Buttons for the central locking system.
▷
Unlocking and locking the vehicle from the
door handle.
▷
▷
Convenient closing.
Locking
Touchless unlocking and locking of the ve-
hicle.
Press the button with the front doors
closed.
▷
Unlocking and locking the vehicle using the
BMW Digital Key.
▷
▷
The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.
The vehicle is not secured against theft
when locking.
▷
▷
Open the tailgate.
Contactless trunk opening and closing.
Unlocking
Press the button.
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▷
With anti-theft protection: Anti-theft protec-
tion is switched off.
Functional requirements
▷
To lock the vehicle, the vehicle key must be
outside of the vehicle near the doors.
▷
With alarm system: The alarm system will
be switched off.
▷
The next unlocking and locking cycle is not
possible until after approx. 2 seconds.
Locking
Unlocking
General information
The behavior of the vehicle during locking via
the Comfort Access depends on the following
settings:
General information
The behavior of the vehicle during unlocking
via the Comfort Access depends on the follow-
ing settings:
▷
If the locking of the vehicle is confirmed
with a light signal or a sound signal.
▷
If the unlocking of the vehicle is confirmed
with a light signal or a sound signal.
▷
If the exterior mirrors are automatically
folded in when the vehicle is locked. The
exterior mirrors are not folded in when the
hazard warning flashers are switched on.
▷
If the welcome light is switched on when
the vehicle is being unlocked.
▷
If pathway lighting is activated during lock-
ing.
Unlocking the vehicle
Locking the vehicle
Close the driver's door.
Grasp the handle of a vehicle door completely.
In addition, the following functions are exe-
cuted:
▷
If a driver profile was assigned to the vehi-
cle key, this driver profile will be activated
and the settings that are stored in it will be
applied.
Touch the grooved surface on the handle of a
closed vehicle door with your finger for approx.
1 second without grasping the door handle.
The following functions are executed:
▷
▷
The interior lights are switched on, unless
they were manually switched off.
▷
All doors, the tailgate, and the fuel filler flap
are locked.
Folded in exterior mirrors are folded out.
▷
With anti-theft protection: Anti-theft protec-
tion is switched on. This prevents the doors
If the exterior mirrors were folded in via the
button in the interior, they will not be folded
out when unlocking.
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from being unlocked using the lock buttons
or the door openers.
To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehicle,
do not place the vehicle key in the cargo area.
▷
With alarm system: The alarm system will
be switched on.
Safety information
Convenient closing
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.
Safety information
Warning
With convenient closing, body parts can be
jammed. There is a risk of injury. Make sure
that the area of movement of the doors is
clear during convenient closing.
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.
Closing
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.
Touch the grooved surface on the handle of a
closed vehicle door with your finger and hold it
there without grasping the door handle.
Opening
In addition to locking, the windows and glass
sunroof with sun protection will be closed.
The exterior mirrors are folded in unless they
were folded in during locking. The exterior mir-
rors are not folded in when the hazard warning
flashers are switched on.
Opening the tailgate
Press the button on the outer side of the tail-
gate.
General information
If the tailgate is opened via Comfort Access,
locked doors are not unlocked.
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Opening and closing the tailgate
with no-touch activation
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.
Principle
The trunk can be opened and closed contact-
less using the vehicle key you are carrying.
Two sensors detect a forward-directed foot
movement in the central rear area and the tail-
gate is opened and closed.
Warning
General information
To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehicle,
do not place the vehicle key in the cargo area.
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.
If the vehicle key is in the sensor area, the tail-
gate may open or close inadvertently if you un-
intentionally move your foot or if a foot move-
ment is detected.
Functional requirements
Selector lever position P must be engaged for
touchless opening of the tailgate.
The sensor has an approximate range of
5 ft/1.50 m extending from the rear area.
If contactless opening of the tailgate is acti-
vated, the locked doors will not be unlocked.
Contactless trunk opening and closing must be
activated in the settings.
Safety information
Settings
Contactless opening and closing of the tailgate
can be switched on or off.
Warning
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.
1. "CAR"
2. "Settings"
3. "Doors/ vehicle access"
4. "Tailgate"
Performing the foot movement
1. Stand in the middle behind the vehicle at
approx. one arm's length away from the
rear of 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.
2. Wave a foot under the vehicle in the driving
direction and immediately pull it back. With
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this movement, the leg must pass through
the ranges of both sensors.
Touchless unlocking and locking of
the vehicle
Principle
When the driver approaches the locked vehicle
with the vehicle key, the vehicle is unlocked.
When the driver walks away from the unlocked
vehicle with the vehicle key, the vehicle will be
locked.
General information
The vehicle will be unlocked when an author-
ized vehicle key is detected in the unlocking
zone.
Opening
Perform the foot movement described earlier.
Before the tailgate opens, the hazard warning
system flashes.
The unlocking zone is located within a radius
of approx. 5 ft/1.50 m around the door handles.
Moving your foot again will stop the opening
procedure, and moving it one more time after
that will close the tailgate.
The vehicle will be locked when the vehicle key
leaves the locking zone.
The locking zone is located within a radius of
approx. 9 ft/2 m around the door handles.
Closing
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.
Perform the foot movement described earlier.
The hazard warning system flashes and an
acoustic signal sounds.
Moving your foot again will stop the closing
motion, and moving it one more time after that
will re-open the tailgate.
If a passenger is detected in the front pass-
enger seat and the front passenger seat belt
is engaged when the vehicle is locked, the fol-
lowing restrictions apply:
System limits
The detection of the foot movement may be
limited due to the following external conditions:
▷
The vehicle will be locked but not secured
against theft.
▷
The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.
▷
▷
Ice, snow or slush on the rear of the vehicle.
Dirt or road salt on the rear of the vehicle.
The behavior of the vehicle during touchless
unlocking/locking depends on the following
settings:
Movement in the range of the sensors may
cause unintended opening or closing of the
cargo area, for instance due to water running
down when cleaning the vehicle or with heavy
rainfall. To prevent such unintended opening
or closing of the cargo area in such cases,
keep the vehicle key at a sufficient distance
from the rear of the vehicle.
▷
▷
▷
If the automatic unlocking is active.
If the automatic locking is active.
If only the driver's door and the fuel filler
flap or all access to the vehicle will be un-
locked.
Only driver's door and fuel filler flap: the
driver's door and fuel filler flap will only be
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unlocked when the driver approaches the
vehicle on the driver's side.
Do not transport the vehicle key together
with metal objects.
All vehicle entry points: the vehicle will be
unlocked regardless of the side on which
the driver approaches the vehicle.
▷
Fault of the radio link from mobile phones
or other electronic devices in direct proxim-
ity to the vehicle key.
▷
If the unlocking and locking of the vehicle
is confirmed with a light signal or a sound
signal.
Do not carry the vehicle key in close prox-
imity to other electronic devices.
Wet or snowy conditions may disrupt the lock-
ing request detection on the door handles.
▷
▷
▷
If the welcome light is switched on when
the vehicle is being unlocked.
In the case of a malfunction, unlock and lock
the vehicle using the buttons of the vehicle key
or use the integrated key.
If pathway lighting is activated during lock-
ing.
If the exterior mirrors are automatically
folded out and in when the vehicle is un-
locked and locked.
Additional information:
Integrated key, refer to page 97.
Functional requirements
Tailgate
▷
The drive-ready state must be turned off.
▷
Unlocking: when entering the unlocking
zone, the doors and tailgate must be
closed.
General information
To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehicle,
do not place the vehicle key in the cargo area.
▷
▷
Locking: when leaving the locking zone, the
doors and tailgate must be closed.
Selector lever position P must be engaged to
open the tailgate with the vehicle key.
For contactless locking of the vehicle, no
second vehicle key may be within a radius
of 18 ft/6 m around the vehicle.
Depending on the equipment and national-
market version, it is possible to specify whether
the tailgate can be unlocked with the vehicle
key and how the vehicle doors will function.
▷
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:
Settings, refer to page 108.
Safety information
Malfunction
Vehicle key detection by the vehicle may mal-
function under the following circumstances:
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.
▷
The battery of the vehicle key is discharged.
For replacing the battery, refer to page 86.
▷
Fault of the radio link from transmission
towers or other equipment with high trans-
mitting power.
▷
Shielding of the vehicle key due to metal
objects.
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From the inside
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Warning
Press the button in the driver's door
downward.
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.
If the vehicle is locked, selector lever position P
must be engaged first.
The tailgate will be opened to the configured
opening height.
Interruption of the opening procedure
Warning
The opening procedure is interrupted in the
following situations:
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.
▷
▷
When the vehicle starts moving.
By pressing the button on the outer side
of the tailgate. Pressing again closes the
tailgate.
▷
▷
By pressing the button on the inside of the
tailgate. Pressing again closes the tailgate.
Tailgate
By pressing the button on the vehicle key.
Pressing again continues the opening pro-
cedure.
Opening
From the outside
▷
By pressing or pulling the button in the
driver's door. Pressing again continues the
opening procedure.
Closing
From the outside
▷
Press the button on the inside of
the tailgate.
With Comfort Access:
▷
▷
Unlock the vehicle and then press the but-
ton on the outer side of the tailgate.
With Comfort Access: carry the vehicle key
with you and press the button on the outer
side of the tailgate.
▷
Press the button on the inside of the
tailgate.
The vehicle will be locked after closing the
tailgate. The driver's door must be closed
for this purpose and the vehicle key must
▷
Press the button on the vehicle key
for approx. 1 second.
Depending on the setting, the doors may also
be unlocked.
If the vehicle is stationary, the tailgate opens
automatically to the adjusted opening height.
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be outside of the vehicle in the area of the
tailgate.
To close the tailgate fully, press down lightly
only. Closing occurs automatically.
From the inside
Valet parking mode
Pull and hold the button in the driver
door.
Principle
The vehicle key must be located in the interior
for this function.
In the valet parking mode, the control display is
disabled. The operation via iDrive is no longer
possible.
An acoustic signal sounds before the tailgate is
closed.
E.g., this mode can be used when the vehicle
is handed over for valet parking.
Interruption of the closing procedure
The closing procedure is interrupted in the fol-
lowing situations:
General information
In the valet parking mode, it is not possible
to change vehicle settings via iDrive. Personal
profiles cannot be changed. Personal data
cannot be displayed.
▷
If the vehicle drives off with a jerky move-
ment.
▷
By pressing the button on the outer side
of the tailgate. Pressing again re-opens the
tailgate.
Additionally, the following actions are carried
out:
▷
▷
By pressing the button on the inside of the
tailgate. Pressing again re-opens the tail-
gate.
▷
▷
The volume of the audio system is limited.
The integrated Universal Remote Control is
deactivated.
By releasing the button in the driver's door.
Pulling again and holding continues the
closing motion.
▷
The Dynamic Stability Control cannot be
turned off.
Functional requirements
Malfunction
▷
▷
▷
At least one driver profile has been created.
Safety information
A driver profile or the guest profile is active.
At least one driver profile has an assigned
ConnectedDrive account.
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.
Accessing the menu for the valet
parking mode
Via the switch-off screen
After switching off drive-ready state the
switch-off screen will be displayed. Select the
entry for the valet parking mode on the switch-
off screen.
In the event of an electrical malfunction, oper-
ate the unlocked tailgate manually with a slow
and smooth motion.
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This PIN can be used once to deactivate
the valet parking mode for the active guest
profile.
Via the display bar at the upper edge
of the control display
1. Tip the Controller up.
2. "Valet parking mode"
Deactivating valet parking mode
Via the vehicle settings
1. "CAR"
General information
The lock screen of the valet parking mode is
displayed on the control display.
2. "Settings"
3. "General settings"
4. "Valet parking mode"
The deactivation of the valet parking mode de-
pends on which driver profile is selected on the
lock screen.
Activating the valet parking mode
Driver profile with PIN
General information
Before activating the valet parking mode, a
PIN must be set up to be able to deactivate
the valet parking mode at a future time.
Regardless of which driver activated the valet
parking mode, a driver can deactivate the valet
parking mode by entering his/her PIN.
1. Select driver profile.
The procedure for the PIN input varies de-
pending on the active driver profile.
2. Enter the assigned PIN for the driver profile.
If you forgot the PIN, the valet parking mode
must be deactivated by entering the assigned
ConnectedDrive access data.
Driver profile with PIN
A PIN has been stored for the active driver
profile.
Driver profile without PIN
It is not necessary to enter another PIN.
"Activate now"
The valet parking mode was activated by an-
other person. To deactivate the valet parking
mode, a driver without a PIN has to enter the
access data for his ConnectedDrive account.
Driver profile without PIN
A PIN must be assigned to the driver profile.
1. Select driver profile.
2. Enter the ConnectedDrive access data as-
signed to the driver profile.
1. "PIN"
2. Enter PIN.
3. "Activate now"
Guest profile
In the guest profile, the valet parking mode can
only be deactivated if the valet parking mode
was activated in the guest profile.
Guest profile
The guest profile is the active driver profile.
A PIN must be entered.
1. Select guest profile.
1. "PIN"
2. Enter the PIN that was specified during ac-
tivation.
2. Enter PIN.
3. "Activate now"
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If the PIN has been forgotten, the valet park-
ing mode must be deactivated via a personal
driver profile.
Unlocking is confirmed with two sound
signals, locking is confirmed with one
sound signal.
Folding mirrors in automatically
1. "CAR"
Settings
2. "Settings"
General information
Depending on the equipment and national-
market version, various settings for opening
and closing are possible.
3. "Doors/ vehicle access"
4. "Fold mirrors in when locked"
Automatic unlocking
1. "CAR"
These settings are stored for the driver profile
currently used.
2. "Settings"
3. "Doors/ vehicle access"
4. "Unlock at end of trip"
Unlocking and locking
Doors
1. "CAR"
After drive-ready state is switched off by
pressing the Start/Stop button, the locked
vehicle is automatically unlocked.
2. "Settings"
3. "Key button settings"
Automatic locking
1. "CAR"
4. Select the icon.
5. Select the desired setting:
2. "Settings"
▷
"Driver's door only"
3. "Doors/ vehicle access"
4. "Lock in a few minutes"
Only the driver's door and the fuel filler
flap are unlocked. Pressing again un-
locks the entire vehicle.
The vehicle locks automatically after a short
period of time if no door is opened after
unlocking.
▷
"All doors"
The entire vehicle is unlocked.
Tailgate
Confirmation signals from the vehicle
1. "CAR"
Tailgate and doors
Depending on the vehicle equipment and
country version, this setting may not be of-
fered.
2. "Settings"
3. "Doors/ vehicle access"
4. Deactivate or activate the desired confirma-
tion signals:
1. "CAR"
▷
"Flash when locking/unlocking"
2. "Settings"
Unlocking is signaled by flashing twice,
locking by flashing once.
3. "Key button settings"
4.
5. Select the desired setting:
"Tailgate"
Select the icon.
▷
With alarm system:
"Sound when locking/unlocking"
▷
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Depending on the vehicle's optional fea-
tures, the tailgate is either unlocked or
opened.
Establishing idle state after opening
the front doors
1. "CAR"
▷
"Tailgate opens only when vehicle is
unlocked."
2. "Settings"
3. "Doors/ vehicle access"
4. "Turn off vehicle after opening door"
Idle state, refer to page 39.
The vehicle must be unlocked before
the tailgate can be used with the vehicle
key.
▷
▷
"Tailgate and door(s)"
Depending on the vehicle's optional fea-
tures, the tailgate is either unlocked or
opened and the doors unlocked.
Alarm system
Principle
"Lock tailgate button"
The alarm system issues a visual and acoustic
signal when someone attempts to open the
locked vehicle incorrectly.
The operation of the tailgate via the ve-
hicle key is disabled.
Adjusting the opening height
You can set how far the tailgate can be
opened.
General information
When the vehicle is locked, the vehicle alarm
system reacts to the following changes:
When adjusting the opening height, make sure
the clearance above the tailgate is at least
4 in/10 cm.
▷
▷
▷
Opening a door, the hood, or the tailgate.
Movements in the interior.
Changes in the vehicle inclination such as
during attempts at stealing a wheel or
when towing the vehicle.
1. "CAR"
2. "Settings"
3. "Doors/ vehicle access"
4. "Tailgate"
▷
▷
Disconnected battery voltage.
Improper use of the socket for OBD on-
board diagnostics.
5. "Opening height"
6. Monitor the tailgate and set the desired
opening height.
▷
Locking the vehicle while a device is con-
nected to the diagnostic socket.
The alarm system signals these changes visu-
ally and acoustically:
Comfort Access
▷
Acoustic alarm:
Touchless locking and unlocking
Contactless locking and unlocking can be
switched on or off.
Depending on local regulations, the acous-
tic alarm may be suppressed.
▷
Optical alarm:
1. "CAR"
By flashing of the hazard warning system
and headlights, where required.
2. "Settings"
3. "Doors/ vehicle access"
4. "Comfort access"
Do not modify the system to ensure function of
the alarm system.
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The alarm system is switched on.
Turning on/off
The alarm system is turned on or off as soon
as the vehicle is locked or unlocked with the
vehicle key or via Comfort Access.
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Indicator light flashes for approx. 10 sec-
onds, then it flashes briefly every 2 sec-
onds:
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.
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.
When the remaining open access points
are closed, the interior motion sensor and
tilt alarm sensor will be turned on.
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▷
The indicator light goes out after unlocking:
The vehicle has not been tampered with.
Opening the tailgate with the alarm
system switched on
The tailgate can be opened even when the
alarm system is switched on.
The indicator light flashes after unlocking
until drive-ready state is switched on, but
no longer than approx. 5 minutes:
After the tailgate is closed, it is locked
and monitored again provided the doors are
locked. The hazard warning system flashes
once.
An alarm has been deployed.
Tilt alarm sensor
The inclination of the vehicle is monitored.
Panic mode
You can trigger the alarm system if you find
yourself in a dangerous situation.
The alarm system responds in situations such
as attempts to steal a wheel or when the vehi-
cle is towed.
▷
Press the button on the vehicle key
and hold for at least 3 seconds.
Interior motion sensor
The vehicle interior is monitored.
▷
Briefly press the button on the vehicle key
three times in succession.
The alarm system responds when movement
is detected in the vehicle interior.
To switch off the alarm: press any button.
The windows and the glass sunroof must be
closed for the system to function properly.
Indicator light on the interior mirror
Avoiding unintentional alarms
General information
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen-
sor can trigger an alarm, although no unau-
thorized action occurred.
Possible situations for an unwanted alarm:
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In car washes.
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The indicator light flashes briefly every
2 seconds:
In duplex garages.
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During transport on trains carrying vehicles,
at sea or on a trailer.
stance when the same parking garage is fre-
quently used.
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With animals in the vehicle.
Additional information:
When the vehicle is locked after start of re-
fueling.
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Vehicle key, refer to page 83.
BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, refer to
page 51.
The tilt alarm sensor and the interior motion
sensor can be switched off in such situations.
Safety information
Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and
interior motion sensor
Warning
Press the button on the vehicle key
within 10 seconds as soon as the vehicle
is locked.
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.
The indicator light illuminates for approx.
2 seconds and then continues to flash.
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen-
sor are switched off until the vehicle is locked
again.
Overview
Ending the alarm
▷
Unlock the vehicle with the vehicle key.
▷
Unlock the vehicle with the integrated key
and activate the drive-ready state via emer-
gency detection of the vehicle key.
Malfunction, refer to page 87.
▷
With Comfort Access: when carrying the ve-
hicle key, grasp the driver's door or front
passenger door handle completely.
Power windows
Safety switch
Power windows
Functional requirements
The windows can be operated under the fol-
lowing conditions.
General information
The windows can be opened with the vehicle
key from the outside as well as closed with
Comfort Access.
▷
▷
Standby state is switched on.
Drive-ready state is switched on.
With Comfort Access: The windows can be
closed from the outside via Comfort Access.
The vehicle key must be in the car's interior.
When a window is frequently opened to the
same position, this task can be performed by
the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant. For in-
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Closing without the anti-trap
Opening
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mechanism
Press the switch to the resistance
point.
In case of danger from the outside or if icing
might prevent normal closing, proceed as fol-
lows:
The window opens while the switch is be-
ing held.
▷
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
▷
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 be-
ing held.
The window closes without the anti-trap
mechanism.
▷
Pull the switch beyond the resist-
ance point.
Safety switch
The window closes automatically if the
door is closed. Pulling again stops the mo-
tion.
Principle
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.
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.
If an accident of a certain severity occurs, the
safety function is switched off automatically.
Turning on/off
Press the button.
General information
If resistance or blockage is detected while a
window is being closed, the closing will be in-
terrupted.
The LED illuminates if the safety func-
tion is switched on.
Glass sunroof
Safety information
General information
Warning
The glass sunroof and the sun protection are
operated using the same switch.
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.
The glass sunroof can be opened from the
outside with the vehicle key and also closed
with Comfort Access.
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With Comfort Access: The glass sunroof can
be closed from the outside via Comfort Access.
▷
▷
The closed glass sunroof tilts and the sun
protection opens slightly.
The opened glass sunroof closes until it
is in the tilted position. The sun protection
does not move.
Safety information
▷
The tilted glass sunroof closes.
Warning
Body parts can be jammed when operating
the glass sunroof. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that the area of movement of the
glass sunroof is clear during opening and
closing.
Opening/closing the glass sunroof
and sun protection separately
▷
Slide switch back to the re-
sistance point and hold.
Holding down the switch
opens the sun protection. If
the sun protection is already
fully open, the glass sunroof
opens.
Overview
▷
▷
Slide switch forward to the resistance point
and hold.
The glass sunroof closes while the switch
is being held. If the glass sunroof is already
closed or in the tilted position, the sun pro-
tection closes.
Slide the switch back past the resistance
point.
Opening/closing the glass sun-
roof/sun protection.
The sun protection opens automatically. If
the sun protection is already fully open, the
glass sunroof opens automatically.
Pressing the switch again stops the motion.
Functional requirements
The glass sunroof and the sun protection can
be operated under the following conditions.
▷
Push the switch forward past the resistance
point.
The glass sunroof closes automatically. If
the glass sunroof is already closed or in
the tilted position, the sun protection closes
automatically.
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▷
Standby state is switched on.
Drive-ready state is switched on.
The vehicle key must be in the car's interior.
Pressing the switch again stops the motion.
Lifting/closing glass sunroof
Push switch briefly upward.
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Closing from the open position without
the anti-trap mechanism
In case of danger from the outside or if icing
might prevent normal closing, proceed as fol-
lows:
Opening/closing the glass sunroof
and sun protection together
▷
Briefly press out the switch
twice in succession toward
the rear past the resistance
point.
The glass sunroof and sun
protection open together.
Pressing the switch again
stops the motion.
1. Close all doors.
▷
Briefly press out the switch twice in succes-
sion toward the front past the resistance
point.
2. Push the switch forward past the resistance
point and hold.
The glass sunroof closes with limited anti-
trap mechanism. If the closing force ex-
ceeds a specific threshold, closing is inter-
rupted.
The glass sunroof and sun protection close
together.
Pressing the switch again stops the motion.
3. Push the switch forward again past the
resistance point and hold until the glass
sunroof closes without the anti-trap mech-
anism. Make sure that the closing path is
clear.
Comfort position
In some models, the wind noises in the car's
interior are lowest when the glass sunroof is
not fully open. In these models, the automatic
function initially only opens the glass sunroof
up to this comfort position.
Closing from the lifted position without
the anti-trap mechanism
In case of danger from the outside or if icing
might prevent normal closing, proceed as fol-
lows:
Pressing the switch again opens the glass
sunroof fully.
Anti-trap mechanism
Principle
The anti-trap mechanism prevents objects or
body parts from becoming jammed between
the roof frame and glass sunroof while the
glass sunroof is closing.
1. Close all doors.
2. Push the switch forward past the resistance
point and hold.
General information
If a resistance or blockage is detected while
the glass sunroof is closing, the closing opera-
tion is interrupted once the roof reaches the
half-open position, or it is stopped when clos-
ing from the tilted position.
Initializing after a power interruption
General information
After a power interruption during the opening
or closing process, the glass sunroof can only
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be operated to a limited extent. Initializing the
system can help in this case.
The system can be initialized under the follow-
ing conditions:
▷
The vehicle is parked in a horizontal posi-
tion.
▷
The vehicle will not be moved until the initi-
alization is completed.
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▷
The drive-ready state is established.
The outside temperature is above
41 ℉/5 ℃.
During initialization, the glass sunroof closes
without the anti-trap mechanism.
Make sure that the closing path is clear.
Initializing the system
Press the switch up and hold
it until the initialization is com-
plete:
Initialization begins within 15 seconds.
▷
If the glass sunroof is closed, it opens then
closes again.
▷
If the glass sunroof is open, it first closes,
then opens and closes again.
Initialization is complete once the glass sun-
roof and sun protection have opened then
closed again.
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