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Opening and closing
Opening and closing
WARNING
Vehicle features and options
Unlocking from the inside is only possi‐
ble with special knowledge.
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due
to the selected options or country versions.
This also applies to safety-related functions
and systems. When using these functions and
systems, the applicable country provisions
must be observed.
If people must spend a longer time in the vehi‐
cle while it is very hot or cold outside, there is a
risk of injury or danger to life. Do not lock the
vehicle from the outside when there are people
in it.◀
WARNING
Unattended children or animals can
cause the vehicle to move and endanger them‐
selves and traffic, e.g., due to the following ac‐
tions:
Remote control
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Pressing the Start/Stop button.
Releasing the parking brake.
General information
The vehicle is supplied with two remote con‐
trols with integrated key.
Opening and closing the doors or win‐
dows.
Each remote control contains a replaceable
battery. Replacing the battery, refer to
page 36.
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Engaging selector lever position N.
Using vehicle equipment.
You may set the key functions depending on
the optional features and country-specific ver‐
sion. Settings, refer to page 45.
There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not
leave children or animals unattended in the ve‐
hicle. Take the remote control with you when
exiting and lock the vehicle.◀
The vehicle stores personal settings for every
remote control. Personal Profile, refer to
page 43.
Overview
The remote controls hold information about re‐
quired maintenance. Service data in the re‐
mote control, refer to page 245.
Safety information
WARNING
People or animals in the vehicle can lock
the doors from the inside and lock themselves
in. The vehicle can then not be opened from
the outside. There is a risk of injury. Take the
remote control with you so that the vehicle can
be opened from the outside.◀
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Unlocking
Locking
Opening the tailgate
Panic mode
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the engine or the ignition using the Start/Stop
button.
Unlocking
Press button on the remote control.
Lock
Depending on the settings, refer to page 45,
the following access points are unlocked.
Press button on the remote control with
the vehicle locked.
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Driver's door and fuel filler flap.
This function is not available, if the interior
lamps were switched off manually.
All doors, tailgate, and fuel filler flap.
In addition, the following functions are exe‐
cuted:
The light functions may depend on the ambi‐
ent brightness.
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The settings saved in the driver profile, re‐
fer to page 43, are applied.
If the button is pressed again within 10 sec‐
onds after vehicle was locked, the interior mo‐
tion sensor and tilt alarm sensor of the anti-
theft warning system, refer to page 47, are
turned off. After locking, wait 10 seconds be‐
fore pressing the button again.
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The interior lights and courtesy lamps are
activated. This function is not available, if
the interior lamps were switched off man‐
ually.
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The welcome lights are switched on, if this
function was activated.
Tailgate
The alarm system, refer to page 46, is
switched off.
General information
The light functions may depend on the ambi‐
ent brightness.
To avoid locking it in the vehicle, do not place
the remote control in the cargo area.
Depending on your vehicle's equipment and
the country version, it is possible to specify
whether the doors are also unlocked when un‐
locking with the remote control. Adjusting the
settings, refer to page 45.
Convenient opening
Press and hold this button on the re‐
mote control after unlocking.
The windows and the glass sunroof are
opened, as long as the button on the remote
control is pressed.
Safety information
WARNING
Body parts can be jammed when operat‐
ing the tailgate. There is a risk of injury. Make
sure that the area of movement of the tailgate
is clear during opening and closing.◀
Locking
1. Close the driver's door.
2.
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Press button on the remote control.
All doors, the tailgate, and the fuel filler flap
are being locked.
NOTE
The tailgate swings back and up when it
opens. There is a risk of property damage.
Make sure that the area of movement of the
tailgate is clear during opening and closing.◀
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The alarm system, refer to page 46, is
switched on.
If the vehicle horn honks twice when you lock
the vehicle, this means that the engine or igni‐
tion is still switched on. In this case, switch off
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Opening and closing
NOTE
3. Push battery in the direction of the arrow
using a pointed object and lift it out.
Sharp-edged or pointed objects can hit
the rear window and heat conductors while
driving. There is a risk of property damage.
Cover the edges and ensure that pointed ob‐
jects do not hit the rear window.◀
Opening
Press button on the remote control for
approx. 1 second and release.
The tailgate cannot be opened with the remote
control while a trailer is being towed.
4. Insert a battery of type CR 2032 with the
positive side facing up.
5. Press the cover closed.
Panic mode
Have old batteries disposed of by a
dealer’s service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop
or take them to a collection point.
You can trigger the alarm system if you find
yourself in a dangerous situation.
Press button on the remote control for
at least 3 seconds.
New remote controls
To switch off the alarm: press any button.
New remote controls are available from a deal‐
er’s service center or another qualified service
center or repair shop.
Replacing the battery
1. Remove the integrated key from the re‐
mote control, refer to page 37.
Blocking remote controls
2. Place the integrated key underneath the
battery compartment cover, arrow 1, and
lift the cover with a lever movement of the
integrated key, arrow 2.
A lost remote control can be blocked by a deal‐
er’s service center or another qualified service
center or repair shop.
Malfunction
General information
A Check Control message is displayed.
Remote control detection by the vehicle may
malfunction under the following circumstan‐
ces:
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The battery of the remote control is dis‐
charged. Replace the battery, refer to
page 36.
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Interference of the radio connection from
transmission towers or other equipment
with high transmitting power.
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Shielding of the remote control due to
metal objects.
Integrated key
Do not transport the remote control to‐
gether with metal objects.
General information
The driver's door can be locked and unlocked
without remote control using the integrated
key.
Interference of the radio connection by
mobile phones or other electronic devices
in direct proximity of the remote control.
Safety information
Do not transport the remote control to‐
gether with electronic devices.
WARNING
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Interference of radio transmission by a
charging process of a mobile device, e.g.,
charging of a mobile phone.
Unlocking from the inside is only possi‐
ble with special knowledge.
If people must spend a longer time in the vehi‐
cle while it is very hot or cold outside, there is a
risk of injury or danger to life. Do not lock the
vehicle from the outside when there are people
in it.◀
The remote control is in direct proximity of
the wireless charging tray.
Place the remote control down at a differ‐
ent location.
In the case of interference, the vehicle can also
be unlocked and locked from the outside with
the integrated key, refer to page 37.
NOTE
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 key can be
damaged. There is a risk of property damage.
Remove the integrated key before pulling the
outside door handle.◀
Starting the engine via emergency
detection of the remote control
Removing
1. Hold the remote control with its back
against the marked area on the steering
column.
2. Start the engine within 10 seconds.
If the remote control is not detected, slightly
change the position of the remote control and
repeat the procedure.
Press the button, arrow 1, and remove the key,
arrow 2.
Locking/unlocking via the door lock
1. Remove lid on the door lock.
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Opening and closing
To do this, slide the integrated key into the
opening from below and remove the lid.
Overview
Buttons for the central locking system.
2. Unlock or lock the door lock using the
integrated key.
Locking
The other doors must be unlocked or locked
from the inside.
By pressing the button, the vehicle is
locked with the doors closed.
Alarm system
The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.
The alarm system is not switched on if the ve‐
hicle is locked with the integrated key.
The vehicle is not secured against theft when
locking.
The alarm system is triggered when the door is
opened, if the vehicle has been unlocked via
the door lock.
Unlocking
Pressing the button unlocks the vehi‐
cle.
In order to stop this alarm, unlock vehicle with
the remote control or switch on the ignition, if
needed, through emergency detection of the
remote control, refer to page 37.
Unlocking and opening
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Press button to unlock the doors
together, and then pull the door handle
above the armrest.
Buttons for the central
locking system
Front doors: pull the door handle on the
door to open the door. The other doors re‐
main locked.
General information
In the event of a severe accident, the vehicle is
automatically unlocked. The hazard warning
system and interior lights come on.
Back doors: pull twice on the door handle
on the door to be opened; the first time un‐
locks the door, the second time opens it.
The other doors remain locked.
Comfort Access
Concept
The vehicle can be accessed without activat‐
ing the remote control.
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Opening and closing
Locking
Controls
All you need to do is to have the remote con‐
trol with you, such as in your pants pocket.
The vehicle automatically detects the remote
control when it is in close proximity or in the
vehicle's interior.
General information
Comfort Access supports the following func‐
tions:
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Unlocking/locking of the vehicle.
Convenient closing.
Touch the surface on the handle of a vehicle
door, arrow, with your finger for approx. 1 sec‐
ond without grasping the door handle.
Open the tailgate.
This corresponds with pressing the button
on the remote control.
Functional requirements
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To lock the vehicle, the remote control
must be located outside of the vehicle near
the doors.
Convenient closing
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The next unlocking and locking cycle is not
possible until after approx. 2 seconds.
Safety information
WARNING
Unlocking
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.◀
Closing
Grasp the handle of a vehicle door completely,
arrow.
This corresponds with pressing the button
on the remote control.
Touch the surface on the handle of a vehicle
door, arrow, with your finger and hold it there
without grasping the door handle.
This corresponds with pressing and holding
the button
on the remote control.
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Opening and closing
In addition to locking, the windows and the
glass sunroof close and the exterior mirrors
fold in.
Malfunction
Remote control detection by the vehicle may
malfunction under the following circumstan‐
ces:
Opening the tailgate
General information
If the tailgate is opened via Comfort Access,
locked doors are not unlocked.
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The battery of the remote control is dis‐
charged. Replace the battery, refer to
page 36.
Interference of the radio connection from
transmission towers or other equipment
with high transmitting power.
To avoid locking it in the vehicle, do not place
the remote control in the cargo area.
Shielding of the remote control due to
metal objects.
Safety information
Do not transport the remote control to‐
gether with metal objects.
WARNING
Body parts can be jammed when operat‐
ing the tailgate. There is a risk of injury. Make
sure that the area of movement of the tailgate
is clear during opening and closing.◀
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Interference of the radio connection by
mobile phones or other electronic devices
in direct proximity of the remote control.
Do not transport the remote control to‐
gether with electronic devices.
NOTE
In the case of a malfunction, unlock and lock
the vehicle using the buttons of the remote
control or using the integrated key, refer to
page 37.
The tailgate swings back and up when it
opens. There is a risk of property damage.
Make sure that the area of movement of the
tailgate is clear during opening and closing.◀
NOTE
Sharp-edged or pointed objects can hit
the rear window and heat conductors while
driving. There is a risk of property damage.
Cover the edges and ensure that pointed ob‐
jects do not hit the rear window.◀
Tailgate
General information
To avoid locking it in the vehicle, do not place
the remote control in the cargo area.
Depending on your vehicle's equipment and
the country version, it is possible to specify
whether the doors are also unlocked when un‐
locking with the remote control. Adjusting the
settings, refer to page 45.
Opening
Safety information
WARNING
Body parts can be jammed when operat‐
ing the tailgate. There is a risk of injury. Make
sure that the area of movement of the tailgate
is clear during opening and closing.◀
Press button next on tailgate.
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Opening and closing
From the outside
Controls
NOTE
The tailgate swings back and up when it
opens. There is a risk of property damage.
Make sure that the area of movement of the
tailgate is clear during opening and closing.◀
NOTE
Sharp-edged or pointed objects can hit
the rear window and heat conductors while
driving. There is a risk of property damage.
Cover the edges and ensure that pointed ob‐
jects do not hit the rear window.◀
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Without Comfort Access: unlock vehicle.
Press the button on tailgate's exterior.
Opening and closing
Opening
Press button on the remote con‐
trol for approx. 1 second.
If the vehicle is stationary, the tailgate opens
automatically to the adjusted opening height.
General information
When towing a trailer, the tailgate cannot be
opened with the remote control or with the
button in the driver's door.
From the inside
Press button in the driver's door.
If the vehicle is locked, selector lever po‐
sition P must be engaged first.
Adjusting the opening height
You can set how far the tailgate should open.
If the vehicle is stationary, the tailgate opens
automatically to the adjusted opening height.
When adjusting the opening height, ensure
that there is a clearance of at least 4 in/10 cm
above the tailgate.
Canceling the opening operation
The opening procedure is interrupted in the
following situations:
1. "Settings"
2. "Tailgate"
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When the vehicle starts moving.
3. Turn the controller until the desired open‐
ing height is selected.
By pressing the button on the outside of
the tailgate.
4. Press the controller.
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By pressing the button on the inside of the
tailgate.
By pressing the button on the remote con‐
trol.
By pressing or pulling the button in the
driver's door.
Closing
From the outside
Press the button on tailgate's exterior.
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From the inside
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If the vehicle starts off with a jerky move‐
ment.
Pull and hold the button in the driver
door.
By pressing the button on the outside of
the tailgate.
The remote control must be located in the in‐
terior for this function.
By pressing the button on the inside of the
tailgate.
By releasing the button in the driver's door.
From inside the tailgate
Without Comfort Access:
Malfunction
Safety information
WARNING
Danger of jamming with folding down the
backrests. There is a risk of injury or risk of
property damage. Make sure that the area of
movement of the rear backrest and the of the
head restraint is clear prior to folding down.◀
Press button on the inside of the tailgate.
With Comfort Access:
WARNING
With an unlocked backrest, an unsecured
load can be thrown into the vehicle's interior,
e.g., in case of an accident, braking or evasive
maneuver. There is a risk of injury. Make sure
that the backrest engages into the locking af‐
ter folding it back.◀
WARNING
With manual operation of a blocked tail‐
gate, it can release itself unexpectedly from
the blockage. There is a risk of injury or risk of
property damage. Do not operate the tailgate
manually if it is blocked. Have it checked by a
dealer’s service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.◀
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Press button, arrow 1, on the inside of the
tailgate.
Press button, arrow 2.
The vehicle will be locked after closing the
tailgate. The driver's door must be closed
for this purpose and the remote control
must be outside of the vehicle in the area
of the tailgate.
Canceling the closing operation
The closing procedure is interrupted in the fol‐
lowing situations:
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Manual unlocking
When there is an electrical malfunction.
Personal Profile
Concept
1. Fold the rear seat backrest forward.
Using Personal Profile, individual settings for
several drivers can be saved and called up
again at a later time.
2. In the lower tailgate, loosen and remove
the cover using the onboard vehicle tool kit
or a suitable object.
General information
There are three driver profiles with which per‐
sonal vehicle settings can be stored. Every re‐
mote control has one of these driver profiles
assigned.
If the vehicle is unlocked using a remote con‐
trol, the assigned personal driver profile will be
activated. All settings stored in the driver pro‐
file are automatically applied.
3. Pull the strap in the direction of the interior.
The tailgate is unlocked.
If several drivers use their own remote control,
the vehicle will adjust the personal settings
during unlocking. These settings are also re‐
stored, if the vehicle has been used in the
meantime by a person with a different remote
control.
4. The top tailgate opens, press the strap
back in.
5. Insert and close the cover.
The tailgate is locked again as soon as it is
closed.
Changes to the settings are automatically
saved in the driver profile currently activated.
If another driver profile is selected via iDrive,
the settings saved in it will be applied automat‐
ically. The new driver profile is assigned to the
remote control currently used.
Manual operation
Operate the unlocked tailgate manually with a
slow and smooth motion.
To close the tailgate fully, press down lightly
only. Closing occurs automatically.
There is an additional profile available that is
not assigned to any remote control: It can be
used to apply settings in the vehicle without
changing the personal driver profiles.
Automatic Soft Closing
Settings
WARNING
The settings for the following systems and
functions are saved in the active profile. The
scope of storable settings depends on country
and equipment.
Thanks to Soft Close the closing goes
into the lock automatically. Body parts can be
jammed. There is a risk of injury. Make sure
that the area of movement of the doors is clear
during opening and closing.◀
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Unlocking and locking.
Lights.
Push the doors and, if applicable, the tailgate
lightly.
Climate control.
Radio.
The closing happens automatically.
Instrument cluster.
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Programmable memory buttons.
Volumes, tone.
This can be useful for drivers who are using
the vehicle temporarily and do not have their
own profile.
Control Display.
On the Control Display:
Navigation.
1. "Settings"
2. "Profiles"
3. "Guest"
Park Distance Control PDC.
Rearview camera.
Side View.
The guest profile cannot be renamed. It is not
assigned to the current remote control.
Top View.
Head-up Display.
Driving Dynamics Control.
Renaming profiles
A personal name can be assigned to every pro‐
file to avoid confusion between the profiles.
Driver's seat position, exterior mirror posi‐
tion, steering wheel position.
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Intelligent Safety.
On the Control Display:
Active Blind Spot Detection.
Night vision.
1. "Settings"
2. "Profiles"
3. Open "Options".
4. "Rename current profile"
Profile management
Opening profiles
Reset profiles
The settings of the active profile are reset to
their factory settings.
Regardless of the remote control in use, a dif‐
ferent profile may be activated. This allows you
to call up personal vehicle settings if you did
not unlock the vehicle with your own key.
On the Control Display:
Via iDrive:
1. "Settings"
1. "Settings"
2. "Profiles"
2. "Profiles"
3. Open "Options".
4. "Reset current profile"
3. Select a profile.
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All settings stored in the called-up profile
are automatically applied.
Exporting profiles
Most settings of the active profile can be ex‐
ported.
The called-up profile is assigned to the re‐
mote control being used at the time.
If the profile is already assigned to a differ‐
ent remote control, this profile will apply to
both remote controls.
This can be helpful for saving and retrieving
personal settings, e.g., before delivering the
vehicle to a workshop. Profiles can be taken to
another vehicle equipped with the Personal
Profile function.
Using the guest profile
The guest profile is for individual settings that
are saved in none of the three personal pro‐
files.
On the Control Display:
1. "Settings"
2. "Profiles"
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3. "Export profile"
4. BMW Online: "BMW Online"
USB interface: "USB device"
Doors
1. "Settings"
2. "Doors/key"
Importing profiles
Profiles exported via BMW Online can also be
imported via BMW Online.
3.
Select the symbol.
4. Select the desired function:
Profiles stored on a USB storage device can be
imported via the USB interface.
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"Driver's door only"
Only the driver's door and the fuel filler
flap are unlocked. Pressing again un‐
locks the entire vehicle.
Existing settings are overwritten with the im‐
ported profile.
On the Control Display:
"All doors"
1. "Settings"
The entire vehicle is unlocked.
2. "Profiles"
Tailgate
1. "Settings"
2. "Doors/key"
3. "Import profile"
4. BMW Online: "BMW Online"
USB interface: "USB device"
3.
Select the symbol.
4. Select the desired function:
Display profile list during start
The profile list can be displayed during each
start to select the desired profile.
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"Tailgate"
The tailgate is opened.
"Tailgate + door(s)"
On the Control Display:
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1. "Settings"
The tailgate is opened and the doors
unlocked.
2. "Profiles"
3. Open "Options".
4. "Display user list at startup"
Confirmation signals from the vehicle
1. "Settings"
2. "Doors/key"
3. Deactivate or activate the desired confir‐
mation signals.
Settings
General information
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With alarm system:
Depending on the equipment and country-
specific variant of your vehicle, different open‐
ing and closing settings are available.
"Acoustic sig. lock/unlock"
Unlocking is signaled by one honk of
the horn.
These settings are saved in the active driver
profile, refer to page 43.
"Flash when lock/unlock"
Unlocking is signaled by two flashes,
locking by one.
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Automatic locking
1. "Settings"
Switching on and off
When you lock and unlock the vehicle with the
remote control or with Comfort Access, the
alarm system is switched on and off at the
same time.
2. "Doors/key"
3. Select the desired function:
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"Lock if no door is opened"
Door lock with the alarm system
switched on
The alarm system is triggered when the door is
opened, if the vehicle has been unlocked via
the door lock.
The vehicle locks automatically after a
short period of time if no door is
opened after unlocking.
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"Lock after start driving"
The vehicle locks automatically after
you drive off.
Switching off the alarm, refer to page 47.
Tailgate with the alarm system
switched on
Adjusting the last seat, mirror, and
steering wheel position
The tailgate can be opened even when the
alarm system is switched on.
1. "Settings"
2. "Doors/key"
After the tailgate is closed, it is locked and
monitored again provided the doors are
locked. The hazard warning system flashes
once.
3. "Last seat position autom."
Unlocking the vehicle adjusts the last adjusted
positions for driver's seat, exterior mirrors, and
steering wheel.
Panic mode
You can trigger the alarm system if you find
yourself in a dangerous situation.
Alarm system
Press button on the remote control for
at least 3 seconds.
General information
When the vehicle is locked, the vehicle alarm
system reacts to the following changes:
To switch off the alarm: press any button.
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Unauthorized opening of a door, the hood
or the tailgate.
Indicator lamp on the interior mirror
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Movements in the interior.
Changes in the vehicle tilt, e. g., during at‐
tempts at stealing a wheel or when towing
the vehicle.
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Disconnected battery voltage.
The alarm system signals these changes visu‐
ally and acoustically:
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Acoustic alarm.
By switching on the hazard warning sys‐
tem.
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The indicator lamp flashes briefly every
2 seconds:
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By flashing the daytime running lights.
The alarm system is switched on.
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Indicator lamp flashes for approx. 10 sec‐
onds, then it flashes briefly every 2 sec‐
onds:
Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and
interior motion sensor
Press the remote control button again
within 10 seconds as soon as the vehicle
is locked.
Interior motion sensor and tilt alarm sensor
are not active, as doors, hood, or tailgate
are not correctly closed. Correctly closed
access points are secured.
The indicator lamp lights up for approx. 2 sec‐
onds and then continues to flash.
When the still open access points are
closed, interior motion sensor and tilt alarm
sensor will be switched on.
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen‐
sor are turned off until the vehicle is locked
again.
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The indicator lamp goes out after unlock‐
ing:
Switching off the alarm
The vehicle has not been tampered with.
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Unlock the vehicle with the remote control
or switch on the ignition, if needed through
emergency detection of remote control, re‐
fer to page 36.
The indicator lamp flashes after unlocking
until the engine ignition is switched on, but
no longer than approx. 5 minutes:
An alarm has been triggered.
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With Comfort Access:
If you are carrying the remote control on
your person, grasp the door handle on the
driver's or front passenger door com‐
pletely.
Tilt alarm sensor
The tilt of the vehicle is monitored.
The alarm system responds in situations such
as attempts to steal a wheel or when the vehi‐
cle is towed.
Power windows
Interior motion sensor
The windows and the glass sunroof must be
closed for the system to function properly.
Safety information
WARNING
When operating the windows, body parts
and objects can be jammed. There is a risk of
injury or risk of property damage. Make sure
that the area of movement of the windows is
clear during opening and closing.◀
Avoiding unintentional alarms
General information
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen‐
sor can trigger an alarm, although no unauthor‐
ized action occurred.
WARNING
Unattended children or animals can
cause the vehicle to move and endanger them‐
selves and traffic, e.g., due to the following ac‐
tions:
Possible situations for an unwanted alarm:
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In automatic vehicle washes.
In duplex garages.
During transport on trains carrying vehi‐
cles, at sea or on a trailer.
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Pressing the Start/Stop button.
Releasing the parking brake.
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With animals in the vehicle.
Opening and closing the doors or win‐
dows.
The tilt alarm sensor and the interior motion
sensor can be switched off in such situations.
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Engaging selector lever position N.
Using vehicle equipment.
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Pull the switch beyond the resistance
point.
There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not
leave children or animals unattended in the ve‐
hicle. Take the remote control with you when
exiting and lock the vehicle.◀
The window closes automatically. Pulling
again stops the motion.
Closing by means of Comfort Access, refer to
page 39.
Overview
Pinch protection system
General information
If closing force exceeds a specific threshold as
a window closes, closing is interrupted.
The window reopens slightly.
Safety information
WARNING
Accessories on the windows such as an‐
tennas can impact jam protection. There is a
risk of injury. Do not install accessories in the
area of movement of the windows.◀
Power windows
Safety switch
Closing without the pinch protection
system
Opening
In case of danger from the outside or if ice
might prevent normal closing, proceed as fol‐
lows:
▷
Press the button to the resistance
point.
The window opens while the switch is held.
1.
2.
Pull the switch past the resistance
point and hold it there.
▷
Press the switch beyond the resist‐
ance point.
The pinch protection is limited and the
window reopens slightly if the closing force
exceeds a certain threshold.
The window opens automatically. Pressing
the switch again stops the motion.
Convenient opening via the remote control, re‐
fer to page 35.
Pull the switch past the resistance
point again within approx. 4 seconds and
hold it there.
Closing
The window closes without jam protection.
▷
Pull the switch to the resistance
point.
The window closes while the switch is
held.
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Opening and closing
Controls
Safety switch
Safety information
WARNING
General information
Body parts can be jammed when operat‐
ing the glass sunroof. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that the area of movement of the
glass sunroof is clear during opening and clos‐
ing.◀
The safety switch in the driver's door can be
used to prevent children, e.g., from opening
and closing the rear windows using the
switches in the rear.
If an accident of a certain severity occurs, the
safety function is switched off automatically.
WARNING
Unattended children or animals can
cause the vehicle to move and endanger them‐
selves and traffic, e.g., due to the following ac‐
tions:
Switching on and off
Press button.
The LED lights up if the safety func‐
tion is switched on.
▷
▷
▷
Pressing the Start/Stop button.
Releasing the parking brake.
Opening and closing the doors or win‐
dows.
Roller sunblinds
▷
▷
Engaging selector lever position N.
Using vehicle equipment.
Roller sunblinds for the rear side
windows
Pull out the roller sunblind at the loop and hook
it onto the bracket.
There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not
leave children or animals unattended in the ve‐
hicle. Take the remote control with you when
exiting and lock the vehicle.◀
WARNING
With closed roller sunblinds and open
windows, the roller sunblinds can be loaded
heavily while driving due to the wind. The roller
sunblinds can be damaged and compromise
the passengers. There is risk of injuries. Do not
open the windows while driving if the roller
sunblinds are closed.◀
Overview
Panoramic glass sunroof
General information
Tilting up and closing the tilted glass
sunroof
The glass sunroof and the sliding visor can be
operated together or separately using the
same switch.
Push switch briefly upward.
The glass sunroof is operational when the igni‐
tion is switched on.
▷
The closed glass sunroof is
tilted and the sliding visor
opens slightly.
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Controls
Opening and closing
▷
▷
The opened glass sunroof closes until it is
in its tilted position. The sliding visor does
not move.
Convenient opening via the remote control, re‐
fer to page 35.
Closing by means of Comfort Access, refer to
page 39.
The tilted glass sunroof is closed. The slid‐
ing visor does not move.
Comfort position
If the glass sunroof is not completely opened
automatically, the comfort position has been
attained. In this position the wind noises in the
interior are the least.
Opening/closing the glass sunroof and
sliding visor separately
▷
Press the switch in the de‐
sired direction to the resist‐
ance point and hold it there.
If desired, continue the movement by pressing
the switch.
The sliding visor opens, as
long as the switch is held
down. If the sliding visor is
already fully open, the glass
sunroof opens.
Pinch protection system
General information
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 reopens slightly.
The glass sunroof closes as
long as the switch is held
down. If the glass sunroof is
already closed or in the tilted
position, the sliding visor
closes.
▷
Press the switch in the desired direction
past the resistance point.
Closing from the open position
without pinch protection
The sliding visor opens automatically. If the
sliding visor is already fully open, the glass
sunroof opens automatically.
If there is an external danger, proceed as fol‐
lows:
The glass sunroof closes automatically. If
the glass sunroof is already closed or in the
tilted position, the sliding visor closes au‐
tomatically.
Pressing the switch upward stops the mo‐
tion.
1. Press the switch forward beyond the re‐
sistance point and hold.
The pinch protection is limited and the
glass sunroof reopens slightly if the closing
force exceeds a certain threshold.
Opening/closing the glass sunroof and
sliding visor together
2. Press the switch forward again beyond the
resistance point and hold until the glass
sunroof closes without jam protection.
Make sure that the closing area is clear.
Briefly press the switch twice in
succession in the desired direc‐
tion past the resistance point.
The glass sunroof and sliding vi‐
sor move together. Pressing the
switch upward stops the motion.
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Opening and closing
Controls
Closing from the raised position
without pinch protection
If there is an external danger,
push the switch forward past the
resistance point and hold it.
The glass sunroof closes with‐
out jam protection.
Initializing after a power interruption
General information
After a power failure during the opening or
closing process, the glass sunroof can only be
operated to a limited extent.
The system can be initialized when the vehicle
is stationary and the engine is running.
During the initialization, the glass sunroof
closes without jam protection.
Make sure that the closing area is clear.
Initializing the system
Press the switch up and hold it
until the initialization is com‐
plete:
Initialization begins within
15 seconds and is completed
when the glass sunroof and sliding visor are
completely closed.
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