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Controls
Opening and closing
Opening and closing
The settings called up and implemented when
the vehicle is unlocked depend on which remote
control is used to unlock the vehicle, refer to
Personal Profile.
Vehicle equipment
This chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series.Therefore, it also
describes equipment that may not be found in
your vehicle, for instance due to the selected
special equipment or the country version. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems.
In addition, information about service require‐
ments is stored in the remote control, Service
data in the remote control, refer to page 286.
Integrated key
Remote control/key
Buttons on the remote control
Press button 1 and pull out the key.
The integrated key fits the following locks:
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Driver's door, refer to page 34.
Cargo floor cover in cargo area, refer to
page 146.
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2
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Unlocking
Locking
New remote controls
You can obtain new remote controls from your
service center.
Opening tailgate
General information
The vehicle is supplied with two remote controls
with keys.
Loss of the remote controls
Lost remote controls can be blocked by your
service center.
Each remote control contains a rechargeable
battery that is automatically recharged when it
is in the ignition lock while the car is being driven.
Use each remote control at least twice a year for
longer road trips in order to maintain the batter‐
ies' charge status.
Personal Profile
The concept
You can set several of your vehicle's functions
to suit your personal needs and preferences.
In vehicles equipped with Comfort Access, the
remote control contains a replaceable battery,
refer to page 42.
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Opening and closing
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The settings are automatically saved in the
profile currently activated in the remote con‐
trol.
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Show visual warning for Top View, refer to
page 122.
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Show Side View, refer to page 124.
Backup camera:
The remote control used is detected when
the vehicle is unlocked and the stored profile
is called up.
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Function selection, refer to page 120.
Type of display, refer to page 122.
Your personal settings will be recognized
and called up again even if the vehicle has
beenused inthemeantimebysomeoneelse
with another remote control.
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Lane departure warning: last setting, on/off,
refer to page 100.
Head-up Display: selection, brightness and
position of the display, refer to page 125.
Theindividualsettingsarestored fora maximum
of four remote controls. They are stored for two
remote controls if Comfort Access is in use.
Adaptive Drive: selected chassis and sus‐
pension tuning, refer to page 107.
Light settings:
Personal Profile settings
The following functions and settings can be
stored in a profile.
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Triple turn signal activation, refer to
page 71.
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Welcome lamps, refer to page 88.
More information on the settings can be found
under:
Headlamp courtesy delay feature, refer
to page 89.
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Assigning the programmable memory but‐
tons, refer to page 23.
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Daytime running lights, refer to
page 89.
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Response of the central locking system
when the car is being unlocked, refer to
page 32.
High-beam Assistant, refer to
page 90.
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Automatic climate control with 2-zone con‐
trol: settings, refer to page 128.
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Automatic locking of the vehicle, refer to
page 35.
Navigation:
Driver's seat, exterior mirror and steering
wheel positions, refer to page 56.
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Voice activation, refer to page 175.
Route criteria, refer to page 173.
Map view settings, refer to page 177.
Settings for the display on the Control Dis‐
play and in the instrument cluster:
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12h/24h clock format, refer to
page 85.
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Entertainment:
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Tone control, refer to page 184.
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Date format, refer to page 86.
Radio, stored stations, refer to
page 192.
Brightness of the Control Display, refer
to page 86.
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CD/multimedia, audio source listened to
last, refer to page 194.
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Language on the Control Display, refer
to page 86.
Telephone: volume, refer to page 234.
Units of measure for fuel consumption,
distance covered/remaining distances,
and temperature, refer to page 86.
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Show visual warning for the Park Distance
Control PDC, refer to page 119.
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Controls
Opening and closing
Central locking system
Opening and closing: from the
outside
The concept
The central locking system becomes active
when the driver's door is closed.
Using the remote control
General information
The system simultaneously engages and re‐
leases the locks on the following:
Take the remote control with you
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Doors.
People or animals left unattended in a
parked vehicle can lock the doors from the in‐
side. Always take the remote control with you
when leaving the vehicle so that the vehicle can
then be opened from the outside.◀
Tailgate.
Fuel filler flap.
Operating from the outside
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Via the remote control.
Via the door lock.
Unlocking
Press the button. The vehicle is unlocked.
In cars with Comfort Access, via the door
handles.
The welcome lamps, interior lamps, and cour‐
tesy lamps are switched on.
The following takes place simultaneously when
locking/unlocking the vehicle via the remote
control:
You can set how the vehicle is to be unlocked.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
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The welcome lamps, interior lamps and
courtesy lamps are switched on and off.
1. "Settings"
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The alarm system is armed or disarmed, re‐
fer to page 42.
2. "Door locks"
3. "Unlock button:"
Operating from the inside
Via the button for the central locking system, re‐
fer to page 35.
If the vehicle is locked from the inside, the fuel
filler flap remains unlocked.
If an accident of a certain severity occurs, the
central locking system unlocks automatically.
The hazard warning system and interior lamps
come on.
4. Select the desired function:
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"All doors"
The entire vehicle is unlocked.
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"Driver's door only"
Only the driver's door and the fuel
filler flap are unlocked. Pressing again
unlocks the entire vehicle.
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Controls
Before and after each trip, check that the tailgate
has not been inadvertently unlocked.
Convenient opening
Press and hold the button on the remote
control.
Provide edge protection
The windows and the glass sunroof/panoramic
glass sunroof open.
Sharp or angular objects can hit the rear
window while driving and damage the heating
wires of the rear window. Provide edge protec‐
tion.◀
Locking
Press the button on the remote control.
Confirmation signals from the vehicle
1. "Settings"
Locking from the outside
Do not lock the vehicle from the outside if
there are people in it, as the vehicle cannot be
unlocked from inside without special knowl‐
edge.◀
2. "Door locks"
3. "Flash when lock/unlock"
Switching on the interior lamps and
courtesy lamps
Press the button on the remote control
with the vehicle locked.
Panic mode
You can trigger the alarm system if you find
yourself in a dangerous situation.
Retrieving the seat, mirror, and
steering wheel settings
Press the button on the remote control for at
least 3 seconds.
The driver's seat, exterior mirror, and steering
wheel positions selected last are stored for the
currently used remote control.
To switch off the alarm: press any button.
Unlocking tailgate
When the vehicle is being unlocked, these po‐
sitions are automatically retrieved if the setting
is activated.
Press the button on the remote control for
approx. 1 second and release.
The tailgate will open slightly, regardless of
whether it was previously locked or unlocked.
Pinch hazard when moving back the seat
If this function is used, first make sure that
the footwell behind the driver's seat is empty.
Failure to do so could cause injury to persons or
damage to objects behind the seat as a result of
a rearward movement of the seat.◀
With automatic tailgate operation: the tailgate
opens automatically.
The tailgate pivots back and up when it opens.
Ensure that adequate clearance is available be‐
fore opening.
The adjustment procedure is interrupted:
To avoid locking yourself out of the vehicle, do
not place the remote control into the cargo area.
The tailgate is locked again as soon as it is
pushed closed.
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When a seat position switch is pressed.
When a button of the seat and mirror mem‐
ory is pressed.
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Controls
Opening and closing
Selecting automatic activation
1. "Settings"
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This device may not cause harmful interfer‐
ence, and
this device must accept any interference re‐
ceived, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
2. "Door locks"
3. "Last seat position auto."
Any unauthorized modifications or changes to
these devices could void the user's authority to
operate this equipment.
Using the door lock
General information
Locking from the outside
Do not lock the vehicle from the outside if
there are people in it, as the vehicle cannot be
unlocked from inside without special knowl‐
edge.◀
Malfunctions
Local radio waves may interfere with the remote
control.
In this case, unlock and lock the car at the door
lock with the integrated key.
If the car can no longer be locked with a remote
control, the battery in the remote control is dis‐
charged. Use the remote control during an ex‐
tended drive in order to recharge the battery,
refer to page 30. The remote control for Comfort
Access contains a battery that may need to be
replaced, refer to page 42.
When unlocking:
For US owners only
1. Turning the key once unlocks the driver's
door and the fuel filler flap.
The transmitter and receiver units comply with
part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communication
Commission regulations. Operation is governed
by the following:
2. Turning the key a second time unlocks the
remaining doors and the tailgate.
FCC ID:
Manual operation
LX8766S
If an electrical malfunction occurs, unlock or lock
the driver's door using the integrated key in the
door lock.
LX8766E
LX8CAS
LX8CAS2
Compliance statement:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
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Opening and closing
Controls
Opening and closing: from the
inside
Unlocking and opening
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Press the button. The doors are un‐
locked. To open, pull the door han‐
dle above the armrest.
Locking and unlocking
Press the button in the vehicle.
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Pull the door handle above the armrest
twice: the door is unlocked the first time and
opened the second time.
The doors and the tailgate are locked or un‐
locked when the front doors are closed, but they
are not secured against theft.
Locking
▷
Press the button. The doors are
locked.
The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.
Automatic locking
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
▷
Press the lock button of a door. To prevent
you from being locked out, the opened driv‐
er's door cannot be locked using the lock
button.
1. "Settings"
Take the remote control with you
2. "Door locks"
People or animals left unattended in a
3. Select the desired function:
parked vehicle can lock the doors from the in‐
side. Always take the remote control with you
when leaving the vehicle so that the vehicle can
then be opened from the outside.◀
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"Lock if no door is opened"
The vehicle locks automatically after a
short period of time if a door is not
opened.
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"Lock after start. to drive"
Doors
The vehicle locks automatically after
you drive away.
Automatic soft closing
To close the doors, push lightly. It is closed au‐
tomatically.
Danger of pinching
Make sure that the closing path of the
doors is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀
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Controls
Opening and closing
Opening manually
In case of an electrical malfunction:
BMW X5: upper tailgate
Opening
1. From the cargo area, press out the handle in
the tailgate, refer to arrow, with a screw‐
driver and pull. The tailgate is unlocked.
The tailgate pivots back and up when it opens.
Ensure that adequate clearance is available be‐
fore opening.
Provide edge protection
Sharp or angular objects can hit the rear
window while driving and damage the heating
wires of the rear window. Provide edge protec‐
tion.◀
Opening from the inside
2. Open the tailgate from the outside and press
in the handle.
The tailgate is locked again as soon as it is
closed.
Closing
Press the button. The tailgate opens somewhat
unless it has been locked.
Opening from the outside
Recessed grips on the inside trim of the tailgate
can be used to conveniently pull down the tail‐
gate.
Danger of pinching
Make sure that the closing path of the tail‐
gate is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀
Press the button, see arrow, or the
of the remote control for approx. 1 second. The
tailgate opens slightly. It can be swung upward.
button
Automatic soft closing
To close the tailgate fully, press down lightly
only. It is closed automatically.
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Opening and closing
Controls
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Press the button in the center con‐
sole.
Automatic tailgate operation
Adjusting opening height
You can set how far the tailgate should open.
Press the button on the remote control
for approx. 1 second and release.
The opening procedure is interrupted:
Adjusting the opening height
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When the engine starts.
When adjusting the opening height, en‐
sure that there is a clearance of at least
4 in/10 cm above the tailgate. Otherwise, the
ceiling may not be high enough for the open tail‐
gate if the load situation changes.◀
When the vehicle starts moving.
By pressing the button in the center
console again.
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By pressing the button on the remote
control for a longer period.
1. "Settings"
2. "Tailgate"
By pressing the button on the outside of the
tailgate.
3. Turn the controller until the desired opening
height is selected.
By pressing the button on the inside of the
tailgate.
Closing
Danger of pinching
Make sure that the closing path of the tail‐
gate is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀
Function requirement:
The lower tailgate is closed and must be locked
on both sides.
Opening
The tailgate pivots back and up when it opens.
Ensure that adequate clearance is available be‐
fore opening.
The tailgate opens automatically to the adjusted
opening height.
The tailgate closes automatically when the but‐
ton on the inside of the tailgate is pressed.
To stop the closing procedure:
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Press the button on the inside of the tailgate.
Press the button on the exterior of the tail‐
gate.
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Press the button on the outside of the tail‐
gate when the vehicle is unlocked.
The closing procedure is also stopped:
When the engine starts.
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Controls
Opening and closing
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If the vehicle jerks while driving away.
BMW X6: tailgate
The closing procedure is not interrupted when
the vehicle starts moving.
Automatic tailgate operation
Adjusting opening height
Manually opening or closing
You can set how far the tailgate should open.
In case of an electrical defect of the automatic
tailgate operation function:
Adjusting the opening height
1. Manually release the tailgate, refer to
page 36.
When adjusting the opening height, en‐
sure that there is a clearance of at least
4 in/10 cm above the tailgate. Otherwise, the
ceiling may not be high enough for the open tail‐
gate if the load situation changes.◀
2. Open or close the tailgate slowly and with‐
out making sudden movements.
Do not use force to open or close
1. "Settings"
2. "Tailgate"
If the tailgate offers increased resistance,
do not forcefully open or close the tailgate; oth‐
erwise, injury or damage may result.◀
3. Turn the controller until the desired opening
height is selected.
BMW X5: lower tailgate
Opening
Opening
The tailgate pivots back and up when it opens.
Ensure that adequate clearance is available be‐
fore opening.
Pull the lever and swing the tailgate downward.
The tailgate opens automatically to the adjusted
opening height.
The opened tailgate can be loaded with up to
550 lbs/250 kg.
Closing
Fold the tailgate up and press closed.
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Opening and closing
Controls
The tailgate closes automatically when the but‐
ton on the inside of the tailgate is pressed.
To stop the closing procedure:
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Press the button on the inside of the tailgate.
Press the button on the exterior of the tail‐
gate.
The closing procedure is also stopped:
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When the engine starts.
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Press the button on the outside of the tail‐
gate when the vehicle is unlocked.
If the vehicle jerks while driving away.
Closing is not canceled when you put the vehicle
into motion.
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Press the button in the center con‐
sole.
Automatic closing
Press the button on the remote control
for approx. 1 second and release.
The tailgate closes automatically without
button operation if it is weighed down by an ad‐
ditional weight of approx. 11 lbs/5 kg, such as
snow or ice.◀
The opening procedure is interrupted:
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When the engine starts.
When the vehicle starts moving.
Manually opening or closing
In case of an electrical malfunction:
By pressing the button in the center
console again.
1. Push out cover 1 on the tailgate with a
screwdriver.
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By pressing the button on the remote
control for a longer period.
By pressing the button on the outside of the
tailgate.
By pressing the button on the inside of the
tailgate.
Closing
Danger of pinching
Make sure that the closing path of the tail‐
gate is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀
2. Push the catch 2 in the direction of the ar‐
row.
3. Open or close the tailgate slowly and with‐
out making sudden movements.
Do not use force to open or close
If the tailgate offers increased resistance,
do not forcefully open or close the tailgate; oth‐
erwise, injury or damage may result.◀
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Controls
Opening and closing
Unlocking
Comfort Access
The concept
The vehicle can be accessed without activating
the remote control.
All you need to do is to have the remote control
with you, e.g., in your jacket pocket.
The vehicle automatically detects the remote
control when it is nearby or in the passenger
compartment.
Fully grasp a door handle, arrow 1.
This corresponds to pressing the
Comfort Access supports the following func‐
tions:
button.
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Unlocking/locking of the vehicle.
Unlocking of the tailgate separately.
Starting the engine.
Locking
Convenient closing.
Functional requirement
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To lock the vehicle, the remote control must
be located outside of the vehicle.
The next unlocking and locking cycle is not
possible until after approx. 2 seconds.
The engine can only be started if the remote
control is inside the vehicle.
Touch the area on the door handle, arrow 2, with
your finger for approx. 1 second.
This corresponds to pressing the
ton.
but‐
Comparison with ordinary remote
control
To save battery power, ensure that the ignition
and all electronic systems and/or power con‐
sumers are switched off before locking the ve‐
hicle.
The functions can be controlled by pressing the
buttons or via Comfort Access.
Should a short delay occur when opening or
closing the windows or the glass sunroof/pan‐
oramic glass sunroof, the system checks
whether a remote control is located in the vehi‐
cle. Please repeat opening or closing if neces‐
sary.
If a remote control is detected within the vehicle,
the vehicle does not lock or is unlocked again.
Convenient closing
Press the area, arrow 2, with your finger and
hold.
In addition, the windows and the glass sunroof/
panoramic glass sunroof close.
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Opening and closing
Malfunction
Controls
Monitor the closing process
Watch during the closing process to be
sure that no one is injured. Removing the hand
from the door handle immediately stops the
closing process.◀
The Comfort Access functions can be disturbed
by local radio waves, such as by a mobile phone
in the immediate vicinity of the remote control or
when a mobile phone is being charged in the
vehicle.
If this occurs, open or close the vehicle using the
buttons on the remote control or use the
integrated key in the door lock.
Unlocking the tailgate separately
Press the button on the exterior of the tailgate.
This corresponds to pressing the
button.
To start the engine afterward, insert the remote
control into the ignition switch.
If a remote control accidentally left in the cargo
area is detected in the locked vehicle, the tail‐
gate opens again.
Warning lamps
The hazard warning flashers flash and a signal
sounds.
The warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up when you attempt to
start the engine: the engine cannot be
started.
Ignition on
Pressing the Start/Stop button switches the ig‐
nition on.
The remote control is not in the vehicle or has a
malfunction. Take the remote control with you
inside the vehicle or have it checked. If neces‐
sary, insert another remote control into the ig‐
nition switch.
When doing so, do not depress the brake pedal,
otherwise the engine will start.
Starting the engine
The warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up while the engine is
running: the remote control is no lon‐
ger inside the vehicle.
The engine can be started or the ignition can be
switched on when a remote control is inside the
vehicle. It is not necessary to insert a remote
control into the ignition lock, refer to page 66.
After switching off the engine, the engine can
only be started again within approx. 10 seconds
if no door has been opened.
As long as no remote control is detected in the
vehicle, it is only possible to restart the engine
within approx. 10 seconds after it is switched off
if no door has been opened.
The indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster comes on and a message ap‐
pears on the Control Display: replace
the remote control battery.
Switching off the engine
▷
Remote control not in ignition lock:
After switching off the engine, the transmis‐
sion is automatically switched into transmis‐
sion position P.
▷
Remote control in ignition lock:
If transmission position N is engaged, the
transmission remains in this position after
the engine is switched off.
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Controls
Opening and closing
Replacing the battery
Arming and disarming the alarm
system
The remote control for Comfort Access con‐
tains a battery that will need to be replaced from
time to time.
General information
When you lock or unlock the vehicle, either with
the remote control or at the door lock, the alarm
system is armed or disarmed at the same time.
1. Take the integrated key out of the remote
control, refer to page 30.
2. Remove the cover.
Door lock and armed alarm system
Unlocking via the door lock will trigger the alarm
on some market-specific versions.
To stop this alarm, unlock the vehicle with the
remote control or switch on the ignition.
Tailgate and armed alarm system
The tailgate can be opened using the remote
control, even if the alarm system is armed.
3. Insert a new battery of the same type with
the positive side facing upwards.
Press the button on the remote control.
After the tailgate is closed, it is locked and moni‐
tored again by the alarm system. The hazard
warning system flashes once.
4. Press the cover closed.
Return used battery to a recycling collec‐
tion point or to your service center.
In some market-specific versions, the tailgate
can only be opened using the remote control if
the vehicle was unlocked first.
Alarm system
Switching off the alarm
▷
Unlock the vehicle using the remote control,
refer to page 32.
The concept
The vehicle alarm system responds to:
▷
Insert the remote control all the way into the
ignition lock.
▷
▷
Opening of a door, the hood or the tailgate.
Movements in the vehicle: interior motion
sensor, refer to page 43.
Indicator lamp on the interior rearview
mirror
▷
▷
Changes in the vehicle tilt, e.g., during at‐
tempts to steal a wheel or tow the car.
Interruptions in battery voltage.
The alarm system briefly indicates tampering:
▷
▷
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By sounding an acoustic alarm.
By switching on the hazard warning system.
By flashing the high beams.
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The indicator lamp flashes continuously:
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Opening and closing
Controls
The system is armed.
Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and
interior motion sensor
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The indicator lamp flashes after locking:
Press the remote control button again
within 10 seconds after the vehicle is locked.
The doors, hood or tailgate is not closed
properly, but the rest of the vehicle is se‐
cured.
The indicator lamp lights up for approx. 2 sec‐
onds and then flashes continuously.
The indicator lamp flashes continuously af‐
ter approx. 10 seconds. The interior motion
sensor is not active.
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor
remain switched off until the vehicle is locked
again.
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▷
The indicator lamp goes out after unlocking:
The vehicle has not been tampered with.
If the indicator lamp flashes after unlocking
until the remote control is inserted in the ig‐
nition, but for no longer than approx. 5 mi‐
nutes:
Power windows
General information
Take the remote control with you
An alarm has been triggered.
Take the remote control with you when
leaving the vehicle so that children, for example,
cannot operate the power windows and injure
themselves.◀
Panic mode
In dangerous situations, trigger the alarm sys‐
tem:
Press the button on the remote control for at
least 3 seconds.
To switch off the alarm: press any button.
Tilt alarm sensor
The tilt of the vehicle is monitored.
The alarm system responds in situations such
as attempts to steal a wheel or tow the car.
Interior motion sensor
Opening
For the sensor to function properly, the windows
and glass sunroof/panoramic glass sunroof
must be closed.
▷
Press the switch to the resistance
point.
The window opens while the switch is held.
Avoiding unintentional alarms
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor
can be switched off together, such as in the fol‐
lowing situations:
▷
Press the switch beyond the resist‐
ance point.
The window opens automatically.
▷
▷
In duplex garages.
Pressing again stops the motion.
During transport on car-carrying trains, at
sea or on a trailer.
▷
When animals are to remain in the vehicle.
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Controls
Opening and closing
Closing
Closing without the pinch protection
system
Danger of pinching
For example, if there is an external danger or if
ice on the windows prevents a window from
closing normally, proceed as follows:
Monitor the closing process and make
sure that the closing path of the window is clear;
otherwise, injuries may result.◀
1. Pull the switch past the resistance point and
hold it there.
▷
▷
Pull the switch to the resistance point.
Pinch protection is limited and the window
reopens slightly if the closing force exceeds
a certain value.
The window closes while the switch is held.
Pull the switch beyond the resistance
point.
2. Pull the switch past the resistance point
again within approx. 4 seconds and hold it
there.
The window closes automatically.
Pressing the switch stops the motion.
The window closes without pinch protec‐
tion.
Convenient operation, refer to page 32, via the
remote control or the door lock.
Convenient closing, refer to page 40, with Com‐
fort Access.
Safety switch
With the safety switch, the rear windows are
prevented from being opened or closed via the
switches in the rear passenger area, such as by
children.
After the ignition is switched off
When the remote control is removed or the ig‐
nition is switched off, the windows can continue
to be operated for approx. 1 minute as long as
no door is opened.
Press the button.
The LED lights up if the safety function is
switched on.
Pinch protection system
If the closing force exceeds a specific value as a
window closes, the closing action is interrupted.
Safety switch for rear operation
Press the safety switch when transporting
children in the rear; otherwise, injury may result
if the windows are closed without supervision.◀
The window reopens slightly.
Danger of pinching even with pinch pro‐
tection
Even with the pinch protection system, check
that the window's closing path is clear; other‐
wise, the closing action may not stop in certain
situations, e.g., if thin objects are present.◀
Roller sunblinds for the rear
side windows
Pull the loop of the roller sun blind and hook onto
bracket.
Do not use window accessories
Do not open the window while the roller
sunblind is tilted
Do not install any accessories in the range
of movement of the windows; otherwise, the
pinch protection system will be impaired.◀
Do not open the window while the roller sunblind
is tilted; otherwise, there is a risk of damage at
high speeds that may result in personal injury.◀
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Opening and closing
Controls
▷
Press the switch in the de‐
sired direction to the resist‐
ance point and hold it there.
X5: panoramic glass sunroof
General information
The sliding visor moves while
the switch is being held.
The glass sunroof and the sliding visor can be
operated together or separately using the
switch.
▷
Press the switch in the desired direction
past the resistance point.
Danger of pinching
The sliding visor moves automatically.
Pressing the switch again stops the motion.
Monitor the closing process and make
sure that the closing path of the glass sunroof is
clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀
Opening/closing the glass sunroof
With the sliding visor open, proceed as descri‐
bed under Sliding visor.
Take the remote control with you
Take the remote control with you when
leaving the vehicle so that children, for example,
cannot operate the roof and injure themselves.◀
Opening/closing the glass sunroof and
sliding visor together
Press the switch twice in the de‐
sired direction past the resist‐
ance point.
The glass sunroof and sliding vi‐
sor move together. Pressing the
switch again stops the motion.
Convenient operation, refer to page 32, via the
remote control or the door lock.
Tilting the glass sunroof
Convenient closing, refer to page 40, with Com‐
fort Access.
Press the switch.
The closed sunroof is tilted and
the sliding visor opens slightly.
Comfort function
▷
▷
Press the switch twice with
the sunroof open:
Do not use force to close the sliding visor
The sunroof is raised.
Do not use force to close the sliding visor
with the glass sunroof in its tilted position, oth‐
erwise the mechanism will be damaged.◀
When the sunroof is raised,
briefly press the switch twice
in the opening direction:
The sunroof is opened all the
way.
Opening/closing the sliding visor
You can move the sliding visor independently
with the sunroof closed or tilted.
Comfort position
In the comfort position, the roof is not fully open.
This reduces wind noise in the passenger com‐
partment.
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Controls
Opening and closing
Each time the glass sunroof is opened or closed
all the way, it stops in the comfort position. If
desired, continue the motion following this with
the switch.
BMW X6: glass sunroof,
electric
General information
Danger of pinching
After the ignition is switched off
Monitor the closing process and make
sure that the closing path of the glass sunroof is
clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀
The roof can still be operated for approx. 1 mi‐
nute, as long as no door has been opened.
Pinch protection system
Take the remote control with you
If the closing force when closing the glass sun‐
roof exceeds a certain value, the closing move‐
ment is stopped, beginning at approximately
one-third of the opening in the roof, or from the
tilted position during closing.
Take the remote control with you when
leaving the vehicle so that children, for example,
cannot operate the roof and injure themselves.◀
The roof and the sliding visor open a short dis‐
tance.
Danger of pinching even with pinch pro‐
tection
Despite the pinch protection system, check that
the roof's closing path is clear; otherwise, the
closing action may not be interrupted in certain
extreme situations, such as when thin objects
are present.◀
Tilting the glass sunroof
Press the switch.
Closing without the pinch protection
system
For example, if there is an external danger, pro‐
ceed as follows:
The closed sunroof is tilted and
the sliding visor opens slightly.
Press the switch forward beyond the resistance
pointandhold. Theroofcloseswithoutthepinch
protection system.
Do not use force to close the sliding visor
Do not use force to close the sliding visor
with the glass sunroof in its tilted position, oth‐
erwise the mechanism will be damaged.◀
Initialization after a power failure
After a power failure, it is only possible to raise
the roof, if necessary.
Opening/closing the glass sunroof
▷
Press the switch in the de‐
sired direction to the resist‐
ance point and hold it there.
Have the system initialized by your service cen‐
ter.
The glass sunroof moves
while the switch is being held.
▷
Press the switch in the desired direction
past the resistance point.
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Opening and closing
Controls
The glass sunroof moves automatically.
Pressing the switch again stops the motion.
Danger of pinching even with pinch pro‐
tection
Despite the pinch protection system, check that
the roof's closing path is clear; otherwise, the
closing action may not be interrupted in certain
extreme situations, such as when thin objects
are present.◀
The glass sunroof and sliding visor can be
opened together. Close the sliding visor man‐
ually.
Convenient operation, refer to page 33, via the
remote control or the door lock.
Convenient closing, refer to page 40, with Com‐
fort Access.
Closing without the pinch protection
system
For example, if there is an external danger, pro‐
ceed as follows:
Opening/closing the glass sunroof
automatically
1. Press the switch forward beyond the resist‐
ance point and hold. The pinch protection
system is limited and the sunroof opens
slightly if the closing force exceeds a certain
value.
Press the switch beyond the resistance point.
The following movements are also automatic:
▷
Pressing the switch with the sunroof open:
the sunroof is tilted fully.
▷
Pressing the switch in the Open direction
with thesunrooftilted: thesunroofis opened
fully.
2. Within about 4 seconds, slide the switch for‐
ward again beyond the resistance point and
hold it there. The roof closes without the
pinch protection system.
Pressing the switch again stops the motion.
Comfort position
Initialization after a power failure
In the comfort position, the roof is not fully open.
This reduces wind noise in the passenger com‐
partment.
After a power failure, it is only possible to raise
the roof, if necessary.
Have the system initialized by your service cen‐
ter.
Each time the glass sunroof is opened or closed
all the way, it stops in the comfort position. If
desired, continue the motion following this with
the switch.
After the ignition is switched off
The roof can still be operated for approx. 1 mi‐
nute, as long as no door has been opened.
Pinch protection system
If the closing force when closing the glass sun‐
roof exceeds a certain value, the closing move‐
ment is stopped, beginning at approximately the
middle of the opening in the roof, or from the
tilted position during closing.
The glass sunroof opens again fully.
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