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teries out of reach of children. Immediately
seek medical help if there is any suspicion
that a battery or button cell has been swal-
lowed or is located in any part of the body.
Vehicle equipment
This chapter describes equipment, systems
and functions which are offered or may be of-
fered in future on a model-specific basis, even
if they are not included in the vehicle in ques-
tion.
Overview
For further information:
Vehicle equipment, see page 8.
Vehicle key
General
The delivery specification includes two vehicle
keys, each containing an integrated key.
Buttons on the vehicle key.
Each vehicle key contains a replaceable bat-
tery.
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Meaning
Depending on vehicle equipment and national-
market version, various settings are possible
for the button functions.
Unlock.
Lock.
A BMW ID or a driver profile with personal set-
tings can be assigned to a vehicle key.
Pre-conditioning, see page 314.
To provide information on maintenance re-
quirement, the service data is saved in the ve-
hicle key.
Open/close the luggage compart-
ment.
To prevent the vehicle key from being locked
in, take it with you whenever you leave the
vehicle.
Function adjustable:
Home lights, see page 180.
Open/close the luggage compart-
ment.
Safety information
Additional vehicle keys
WARNING
Additional vehicle keys are available from an
authorised Service Partner or another qualified
Service Partner or a specialist workshop.
The vehicle key has a button cell battery.
Batteries or button cells can be swallowed
and lead to serious or fatal injuries within two
hours, for example due to internal burns or
chemical burns. There is a danger of injury or
danger to life. Keep the vehicle key and bat-
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Loss of vehicle keys
1. Press and hold the button, arrow 1, and
push the cover, arrow 2, forward and re-
move it from the side.
A lost vehicle key can be disabled and re-
placed by an authorised Service Partner or an-
other qualified Service Partner or a specialist
workshop.
If a BMW ID or driver profile has been assigned
to the lost vehicle key, the connection to this
vehicle key must be deleted. A new vehicle key
can then be assigned to the BMW ID or driver
profile.
Replacing the battery
2. Remove the battery housing from the vehi-
cle key to the side.
NOTICE
Unsuitable batteries in a battery-operated
device can damage the device. There is a
risk of material damage. Always replace the
discharged battery with a battery with the
same voltage, the same size and the same
specification.
3. Remove the battery from the battery hous-
ing.
4. Insert a type CR 2032 3V battery with the
positive terminal facing down.
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5. Insert the battery housing into the vehicle
key.
Removing the integrated key
1. Press and hold the button, arrow 1, and
push the cover, arrow 2, forward and re-
move it from the side.
6. Insert the cover into the vehicle key.
Dispose of old batteries with an author-
ised Service Partner, another qualified
Service Partner or a specialist work-
shop, or hand them in to an authorised collec-
tion point.
2. Slide out the integrated key at the open
side of the vehicle key.
Integrated key
General
The integrated key enables the vehicle to be
unlocked and locked without the vehicle key.
Depending on the national-market version, the
integrated key fits the glove compartment.
3. Remove the integrated key from the vehicle
key.
Safety information
Unlocking/locking via the door lock
1. Pull the door handle outwards with one
hand and hold it.
WARNING
With some national-market versions, unlock-
ing from the inside requires specific knowl-
edge.
There is a danger of injury or danger to life
if persons remain in the vehicle for extended
periods and are exposed to extreme temper-
atures as a result. Do not lock the vehicle
from the outside when there is someone in-
side it.
2. Slide one finger of your other hand under
the cover cap from behind and press the
cover outwards.
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Support the cover cap with your thumb to
stop it falling out of the door handle.
Emergency detection of the vehicle
key
3. Remove the cover cap.
Drive-ready state cannot be switched on if the
vehicle key is not detected.
4. Unlock or lock the door lock with the
integrated key.
If this happens, proceed as follows:
1. Hold the rear side of the vehicle key against
the mark on the steering column. Pay at-
tention to the display in the instrument
cluster.
2.
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If the vehicle key is detected:
Switch on drive-ready state within
10 seconds.
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If the vehicle key is not detected:
The other doors must be unlocked using the
central locking system button or manually from
the inside.
Slightly change the position of the vehi-
cle key and repeat the procedure.
Malfunction
A Check Control message is shown where ap-
plicable.
Alarm system
If the vehicle is unlocked with the integrated
key via the door lock, the activated alarm sys-
tem is triggered when the door is opened.
It may be difficult for the vehicle to detect the
vehicle key in some circumstances, including
the following:
In this case, use the emergency detection of
the vehicle key to switch off the alarm.
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The battery of the vehicle key is discharged.
If the vehicle is locked with the integrated key
via the door lock, the alarm system is not acti-
vated.
Disruption of the radio link by transmis-
sion masts or other equipment transmitting
powerful signals.
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Shielding of the vehicle key by metallic ob-
jects.
Do not transport the vehicle key together
with metallic objects.
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Disruption of the radio link by mobile
phones or other electronic devices in the
immediate vicinity of the vehicle key.
WARNING
Unsupervised children or pets in the vehicle
can set the vehicle in motion and endanger
themselves or other road users, for example
by the following actions:
Do not transport the vehicle key together
with electronic devices.
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Interference with the radio transmission
caused by the charging process of mobile
devices, for example a mobile phone.
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Pressing the Start/Stop button.
Releasing the parking brake.
The vehicle key is located in the immediate
vicinity of the wireless charging tray.
Opening and closing doors or windows.
Engaging selector lever position N.
Operating vehicle equipment.
Place the vehicle key somewhere else.
If there is a malfunction, the vehicle can be
unlocked and locked from the outside with the
integrated key. Use the emergency detection
of the vehicle key to turn on the drive-ready
state.
There is a risk of accident or injury. Do not
leave children or pets unsupervised in the ve-
hicle. When leaving the vehicle, take the vehi-
cle key with you and lock the vehicle.
Actions during unlocking
Depending on the settings, the following func-
tions are performed when unlocking the vehi-
cle:
Access to vehicle interior
Safety information
WARNING
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Only the driver's door and the fuel filler flap
will be unlocked or all access to the vehicle
will be unlocked.
Persons remaining in the vehicle or pets left
inside 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 danger of injury. Carry the vehicle key with
you so that you can open the vehicle from the
outside.
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The unlocking of the vehicle can be con-
firmed with a light signal or a sound signal.
The welcome light can be turned on when
the vehicle is being unlocked.
The following functions are also carried out:
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If a BMW ID or driver profile was assigned
to the vehicle key, this BMW ID or driver
profile will be activated.
WARNING
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The interior lights are switched on unless
they were switched off manually.
With some national-market versions, unlock-
ing from the inside requires specific knowl-
edge.
Depending on the equipment, folded exte-
rior mirrors are folded out.
There is a danger of injury or danger to life
if persons remain in the vehicle for extended
periods and are exposed to extreme temper-
atures as a result. Do not lock the vehicle
from the outside when there is someone in-
side it.
If the exterior mirrors were folded in using
the button inside the vehicle, they are not
folded out when the vehicle is unlocked.
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The anti-theft security system is switched
off.
If only the driver's door and the fuel filler flap
have been unlocked because of the settings,
press the button on the vehicle key again to
unlock the other vehicle access points.
The alarm system is switched off.
For further information:
The vehicle is operational after one of the front
doors is opened.
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Welcome light, see page 180.
BMW ID/driver profiles, see page 73.
The lighting functions may depend on the am-
bient brightness.
Actions during locking
Locking the vehicle
Depending on the settings, the following func-
tions are performed when locking the vehicle:
1. Close the driver's door.
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The locking of the vehicle can be confirmed
with a light signal or a sound signal.
2.
Press the button on the vehicle key.
All vehicle access points are locked.
On the outside door handle
Principle
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Depending on the equipment, the exterior
mirrors can be folded in automatically dur-
ing locking. If the hazard warning lights are
switched on, the exterior mirrors are not fol-
ded in.
This feature allows you to access the vehicle
without having to use the vehicle key.
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Home lights can be activated during lock-
ing.
The vehicle key is automatically detected near
the vehicle.
The following functions are carried out:
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All the doors, the tailgate and fuel filler flap
are locked.
General
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The anti-theft security system is switched
on. This prevents the doors from being un-
locked using the locking button or the door
openers.
The function is available with Comfort Access.
Depending on the national-market version, the
vehicle can also be unlocked and locked at the
outside door handle with compatible smart-
phones with a digital key.
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The alarm system is switched on.
If drive-ready state is still switched on when
locking, the vehicle horn sounds twice. If this
happens, switch off drive-ready state using
Start/Stop button.
For further information:
Operating requirements
For further information:
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Carry the vehicle key with you, for example,
in your trouser pocket.
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Bluetooth must be activated on the smart-
phone to unlock and lock with the digital
key.
With the vehicle key
Unlocking the vehicle
Press the button on the vehicle key.
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To lock the vehicle, the vehicle key must be
located outside the vehicle in the vicinity of
the doors.
Touchless unlocking/locking of the
vehicle
After locking, approx. 2 seconds must
elapse before unlocking is possible.
Principle
The vehicle is unlocked when the driver ap-
proaches the locked vehicle with the vehicle
key.
Unlocking the vehicle
If the driver moves away from the unlocked ve-
hicle with the vehicle key, the vehicle is locked.
General
The function is available with Comfort Access.
The vehicle is unlocked when an authorised
vehicle key is detected in the unlocking zone.
The unlocking zone is an area with a radius of
approximately 1.50 m, 5 ft around the vehicle.
Fully grasp the handle of a front door.
The vehicle is locked when the vehicle key
leaves the locking zone.
Locking the vehicle
1. Close the driver's door.
The locking zone is an area with a radius of
approximately 3 m, 9 ft around the vehicle.
2. Touch the grooved surface on the handle of
a closed front door with your finger for ap-
proximately 1 second, without gripping the
door handle.
Depending on the national-market version,
touchless unlocking and locking is also possi-
ble for compatible smartphones with a digital
key. Bluetooth must be activated on the smart-
phone to do this.
If the vehicle key remains within the unlocking
zone without moving for a prolonged period of
time, the vehicle is locked automatically.
If a person is detected on a seat when locking,
the following restrictions apply:
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The vehicle is locked, but not protected
against theft.
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The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.
Malfunction
For further information:
Wet or snowy conditions may disrupt the lock-
ing request detection on the outside door han-
dles.
Actions during unlocking
If a fault occurs, unlock and lock the vehicle
with the buttons on the vehicle key or with the
integrated key.
If the settings specify that only the driver's
door and the fuel filler flap will be unlocked,
note the following:
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The driver's door and fuel filler flap will only
be unlocked when the driver approaches the
vehicle on the driver's side.
Locking/unlocking the vehicle
For further information:
Operating requirements
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Carry the vehicle key with you, for example,
in your trouser pocket.
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Automatic unlocking and locking must be
activated in the settings.
Hold the activated Key Card directly and cen-
trally up against the outside door handle on
the driver's door.
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Drive-ready state must be switched off.
If the vehicle has been in rest state for
several days, contactless unlocking/locking
is not possible until the vehicle has been
driven.
When locking the vehicle with the Key Card,
make sure that all doors and the luggage com-
partment are closed.
For further information:
If the Key Card is not detected, slightly change
the position of the Key Card and repeat the
process.
With the Key Card
With the BMW Digital Key
Principle
Principle
The Key Card is a chip card on which a digital
key is installed. The key card can be used to
unlock and lock the vehicle.
Depending on the national-market version and
equipment, a digital key can be installed on
a compatible smartphone and used to unlock
and lock the vehicle.
For further information:
For further information:
General
The Key Card is available with Comfort Access.
Locking/unlocking the vehicle
Hold the NFC antenna on the smartphone di-
rectly and centrally up against the outside door
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handle on the driver's door. The position of the
NFC antenna will depend on the smartphone
model.
Safety information
WARNING
When locking the vehicle with the smartphone,
make sure that all doors and the luggage com-
partment are closed.
Parts of the body can become trapped when
the tailgate is operated. There is a danger of
injury. When opening and closing, make sure
that the movement range of the tailgate is
kept clear.
Frequently Asked Questions
What measures can be taken to enable a vehi-
cle to be opened if the vehicle key has acciden-
tally been locked inside the vehicle?
WARNING
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The Remote Services of the app can be
used to lock and unlock a vehicle, for exam-
ple.
The tailgate swings rearwards and upwards
when opened. There is a danger of injury or
material damage. When opening and closing,
make sure that the movement range of the
tailgate is kept clear.
This requires an active BMW Connected-
Drive contract and the app must be instal-
led on a smartphone.
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Unlocking of the vehicle can be requested
via the BMW ConnectedDrive call centre.
NOTICE
This requires an active BMW Connected-
Drive contract.
Foreign objects, for example sand or ice, be-
tween the bumper and the tailgate can cause
damage when operating the lower tailgate.
There is a risk of material damage. Before
operating the lower tailgate, remove any for-
eign objects from the bumper and the lower
tailgate.
Access to the luggage
compartment
General
The luggage compartment will be opened to
the configured opening height.
WARNING
Pointed or angular objects can strike the win-
dows and the heating elements during the
journey. There is a danger of injury or mate-
rial damage. Cover edges and make sure that
pointed objects cannot strike the windows.
The tailgate consists of the upper and lower
tailgate. The lower tailgate opens downwards
to make it easier to load the luggage compart-
ment.
The opened lower tailgate can be loaded with
up to 250 kg.
NOTICE
If the tailgate is operated manually in the
wrong order, the tailgate can be damaged.
There is a risk of material damage. Close
the lower tailgate before manually closing the
upper tailgate.
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Closing the luggage compartment
With the vehicle key
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Press and hold the button on the
vehicle key until the upper tailgate
has closed.
General
To prevent the vehicle key from being locked
in, do not place it in the luggage compartment.
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Press and hold the button on the
vehicle key until the upper tailgate
has closed.
Depending on the equipment and national-
market version, the following settings are pos-
sible:
The lower tailgate closes automatically with
the upper tailgate.
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Unlocking the luggage compartment with
the vehicle key also unlocks the doors.
Releasing the button stops the movement.
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The vehicle must be unlocked before un-
locking the luggage compartment with the
vehicle key.
If the doors were not unlocked, the luggage
compartment is locked again as soon as it
closes.
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Only the upper tailgate or the upper and
lower tailgates together can be opened
with the vehicle key.
On the luggage compartment
General
The tailgate can be operated with
the button on the vehicle key.
With Comfort Access, the luggage compart-
ment can be accessed without activating the
vehicle key.
Operating requirements
To open the luggage compartment with the
vehicle key, the trailer socket must not be oc-
cupied.
The key is automatically detected near the ve-
hicle.
Depending on the national-market version,
compatible smartphones with a digital key are
also detected automatically. In this case, the
luggage compartment can be opened with a
smartphone.
Selector lever position P must be engaged to
open the luggage compartment with the vehi-
cle key.
Opening with the vehicle key must be activated
in the settings.
For further information:
For further information:
Functional prerequisites
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Carry the vehicle key with you, for example,
in your trouser pocket.
Opening the luggage compartment
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Press and hold the button on the
vehicle key for approximately 1 sec-
ond.
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Bluetooth must be activated on the smart-
phone to detect the digital key.
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Press and hold the button on the
vehicle key for approximately 1 sec-
ond.
The lower tailgate is also opened if applicable.
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the vehicle in the vicinity of the luggage
compartment.
Opening the upper tailgate
The lower tailgate closes automatically with
the upper tailgate.
Closing the lower tailgate
Make sure that there is no load on the lower
tailgate.
Press the button on the lower tailgate.
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Unlock the vehicle and then press the but-
ton on the luggage compartment.
In the interior
With Comfort Access: carry the vehicle key
with you and press the button on the lug-
gage compartment.
Functional prerequisites
In order to be able to open the luggage com-
partment with the button in the vehicle interior,
the trailer socket must not be occupied.
Locked doors are not unlocked.
Opening the lower tailgate
The upper tailgate must be open.
In order to be able to close the luggage com-
partment with the button in the interior, the
vehicle key or the digital key must be located in
the interior.
Press the button on the lower tailgate.
Opening the luggage compartment
Closing the upper tailgate
Press the button in the driver's door.
The lower tailgate is also opened if ap-
plicable.
Closing the luggage compartment
Press the button in the driver's door.
The lower tailgate closes automatically with
the upper tailgate.
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Press the button on the inside of the
upper tailgate.
Cancelling the opening procedure
The opening procedure is interrupted in the
following situations:
Press the button on the inside of the
upper tailgate.
The vehicle is locked after the lug-
gage compartment has been closed. For
this to happen, the driver's door must be
closed and the vehicle key must be outside
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If the vehicle begins to move.
By pressing the button on the outside of
the luggage compartment. Pressing it again
closes the luggage compartment again.
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By pressing the button on the inside of
the luggage compartment. Pressing it again
closes the luggage compartment again.
General
The availability of the function depends on the
equipment and national-market version.
By pressing the button on the vehicle key.
If the vehicle key is within the sensor range,
the luggage compartment may open or close
inadvertently if you unintentionally move your
foot or if a foot movement is detected.
Pressing the button again continues the
opening process.
Pressing and holding the button again
closes the luggage compartment again.
The sensor range extends to approximately
1.50 m, 5 ft behind the rear area.
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By pressing or pulling the button in the
driver's door. Pressing again resumes the
opening procedure.
If you open the luggage compartment contact-
lessly, locked doors will not be unlocked.
depending on the national-market version,
touchless opening of the luggage compart-
ment is also possible for compatible smart-
phones with a digital key.
Cancelling the closing operation
The closing operation is interrupted in the
following situations:
For further information:
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When driving off suddenly.
By pressing the button on the outside of
the luggage compartment. Pressing it again
opens the luggage compartment again.
Safety information
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By pressing the button on the inside of
the luggage compartment. Pressing it again
opens the luggage compartment again.
WARNING
When opening/closing contactlessly, there is
a risk of touching vehicle parts, for example
the hot exhaust system. There is a danger of
injury. Make sure you are standing securely
as you move your foot, and do not touch the
vehicle.
By releasing the button on the vehicle key.
Pressing the button again opens the lug-
gage compartment again.
Pressing and holding it again resumes the
closing operation.
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By releasing the button in the driver's door.
Pulling and holding the button again re-
sumes the closing operation.
WARNING
Parts of the body can become trapped when
the tailgate is operated. There is a danger of
injury. When opening and closing, make sure
that the movement range of the tailgate is
kept clear.
Opening and closing the luggage
compartment contactlessly
Principle
Touchless opening and closing of the luggage
compartment is possible when carrying the ve-
hicle key on your person.
Two sensors detect a forward-directed foot
movement in the central rear area and the lug-
gage compartment is opened and closed.
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Your leg must move across the ranges of
both sensors.
WARNING
The tailgate swings rearwards and upwards
when opened. There is a danger of injury or
material damage. When opening and closing,
make sure that the movement range of the
tailgate is kept clear.
WARNING
Pointed or angular objects can strike the win-
dows and the heating elements during the
journey. There is a danger of injury or mate-
rial damage. Cover edges and make sure that
pointed objects cannot strike the windows.
Before the luggage compartment opens, the
hazard warning lights will flash.
Moving the foot again will stop the opening
procedure. The subsequent foot movement
will close the luggage compartment again.
Operating requirements
Closing the luggage compartment
Perform the foot movement for opening the
luggage compartment.
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To enable the touchless opening of the lug-
gage compartment, the trailer socket must
not be occupied.
The hazard warning lights flash and an acous-
tic signal sounds.
Selector lever position P must be engaged
for touchless opening of the luggage com-
partment.
Moving the foot again will stop the closing op-
eration. The subsequent foot movement will
open the luggage compartment again.
Contactless opening and closing of the lug-
gage compartment must be activated in the
settings.
System limits
Detection of foot movement may be restricted
by the following external circumstances:
Bluetooth must be activated on the smart-
phone to enable the touchless opening and
closing of the luggage compartment using
the digital key.
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Ice, snow or slush on the rear of the vehicle.
Dirt or road salt on the rear of the vehicle.
For further information:
Movement in the vicinity of the sensors may
cause the luggage compartment to open un-
intentionally, for example if water flows under-
neath the vehicle during cleaning or in heavy
rain. To prevent the luggage compartment
from opening unintentionally, make sure that
the vehicle key is far enough away from the
rear of the vehicle.
Opening the luggage compartment
1. Stand in the centre behind the vehicle, ap-
proximately an arm's length away from the
rear of the vehicle.
2. Kick your foot as far as possible underneath
the vehicle and immediately pull it back.
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A deactivated Key Card will remain in the list of
registered digital keys.
Malfunction
In the event of an electrical fault, operate the
unlocked luggage compartment manually with
a slow and smooth motion.
Operating requirements
To activate and deactivate the Key Card, there
must be a vehicle key in the vehicle.
Key Card
Activating the Key Card
Dock with thermal cup holder:
Principle
The Key Card can be used to lock, unlock and
start the vehicle.
General
The availability of the Key Card depends on
the equipment and national-market version.
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.
Dock without thermal cup holder:
When you exit the vehicle, deactivate the Key
Card or take the Key Card with you, as it can
be used to start the vehicle when activated. Al-
ways 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 may be damaged. There is a risk of
material damage. Do not place the Key Card
in the wireless charging tray at the same time
as a mobile device.
1. Open the cover of the smartphone tray.
2. Place the Key Card in the middle of the
smartphone tray.
3. Follow instructions on the control display.
Deactivating the Key Card
1.
Apps menu
Activating/deactivating the Key Card
in the vehicle
2. "Vehicle apps"
3. "Doors and windows"
4. "Digital Key"
General
5. "Key Card"
If BMW Digital Key is enabled for the vehicle, a
digital key can be used instead of the vehicle
key.
6. "Deactivate Key Card"
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A deactivated Key Card will remain in the list of
registered digital keys.
BMW Digital Key
Principle
Unlocking and locking the vehicle
BMW Digital Key allows you to use a compat-
ible smartphone to lock, unlock and start the
vehicle.
The vehicle can be unlocked and locked with
the activated Key Card.
For further information:
General
The availability and scope of functions of BMW
Digital Key depend on the equipment and na-
tional-market version.
Switching on drive-ready state
Dock with thermal cup holder:
BMW Digital Key can be used with a compati-
ble smartphone or other compatible end devi-
ces.
To unlock and start a vehicle with a compati-
ble smartphone, this function must be offered
by the smartphone manufacturer. It is possi-
ble to check in the My BMW App whether the
smartphone and the vehicle are compatible
and which functions are supported.
Dock without thermal cup holder:
A BMW ID or a driver profile with individual
settings can be assigned to a digital key.
When using a smartphone as a digital key, it
is helpful to carry the deactivated Key Card
in the vehicle. In situations where the vehicle
has to be handed over to another person, the
Key Card can be handed over instead of the
smartphone. For this, the Key Card must be
activated via iDrive.
Always take the vehicle key with you to a serv-
ice appointment.
1. Open the cover of the smartphone tray.
For further information:
2. Place the activated Key Card in the middle
of the smartphone tray.
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BMW ID/driver profiles, see page 73.
3. Press the Start/Stop button.
After turning on the drive-ready state, the Key
Card can be taken out of the storage tray.
Malfunction
Objects between the sensors and the Key
Card, for example a purse/wallet or smart-
phone case, may prevent the vehicle from de-
tecting the Key Card.
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Limiting the range of functions
Operating requirements
Certain functions of the digital key can be limi-
ted before handing it over. For example, re-
strictions on driving stability control systems
can be suppressed and engine performance
can be reduced before the digital key is given
to a beginner driver. Further information can
be found on the ConnectedDrive portal and in
the My BMW App.
▷
▷
▷
The smartphone is compatible with BMW
Digital Key.
The vehicle is linked with the Connected-
Drive account of the registered keeper.
The smartphone battery is sufficiently
charged. The minimum battery charge re-
quired depends on the smartphone in
question.
Authentication
Depending on the recipient's smartphone
model, authentication may be required for se-
curity reasons.
Enabling the main digital key
The registered keeper's smartphone is ena-
bled as the main digital key in the vehicle.
To do so, the registered keeper must provide
proof of authorisation for their vehicle.
An authorised vehicle key, the main digital key
or another method can be used to perform the
authentication. Corresponding information is
displayed for your attention on the smartphone
or control display.
Proof of authorisation can be started via the
My BMW App or via the activation code in the
corresponding smartphone function, for exam-
ple, in the Wallet app. Both vehicle keys must
be in the vehicle during activation.
Deleting digital keys
Follow the activation instructions in the Digital
Key menu in the app or on the control display.
General
Deleted digital keys are removed from the list
of enabled digital keys.
Sharing digital keys
Deleted digital keys cannot be restored.
General
Digital Key enables digital keys to be shared
with other people. This option is provided via
the smartphone enabled as the main digital
key. This function must be supported by the
smartphone.
Deleting the digital master key
The digital master key can be deleted from the
smartphone or via iDrive.
The deletion of the digital master key is com-
pleted immediately.
Passing on authorisation
To share the digital key, select the correspond-
ing function on the smartphone, for example in
the Wallet app.
Deleting a shared key
Shared keys can be deleted via the smart-
phone associated with the digital main key, via
the smartphone associated with the key to be
deleted or via iDrive.
As soon as a digital key is shared with a per-
son, this person receives an invitation. If the in-
vitation is accepted, the digital key is activated
on the recipient's smartphone.
A shared key will only be deleted via the
smartphone associated with the main digital
key if the vehicle is being used with a key other
than the one that is to be deleted.
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Deletion via the smartphone associated with
the key to be deleted or via iDrive will take
place immediately.
locked and unlocked with no-touch activa-
tion.
Bluetooth must be enabled on the smart-
phone for contactless unlocking and locking
with the digital key.
Deletion in iDrive
To enable a digital key to be deleted via iDrive,
there must be an authorised vehicle key in the
vehicle or the digital main key must be in the
smartphone tray.
For further information:
Switching on drive-ready state
1.
Apps menu
Using the smartphone tray
2. "Vehicle apps"
Dock with thermal cup holder:
3. "Doors and windows"
4. "Digital Key"
5. Select a digital key as necessary.
6. Delete the Digital Key.
Resetting the function
To reset BMW Digital Key function, there must
be an authorised vehicle key in the vehicle.
All digital keys, including the main key, are de-
leted when the BMW Digital Key function is
reset. The digital key of the Key Card is not
deleted.
Dock without thermal cup holder:
Following the reset, it will no longer be possi-
ble to lock, unlock or start the vehicle with a
digital key.
The main digital key must be enabled again in
order to be able to use BMW Digital Key again.
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle apps"
3. "Doors and windows"
4. "Digital Key"
1. Open the cover of the smartphone tray.
2. Place the smartphone in the middle of the
smartphone tray.
5. "Reset function"
Make sure that the display is pointing up-
wards.
Unlocking and locking the vehicle
The vehicle can be unlocked and locked as fol-
lows:
3. Close the cover of the smartphone tray.
4. Press the Start/Stop button to turn on the
drive-ready state.
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▷
Via the outside door handle.
With Comfort Access: depending on the na-
tional-market version, the vehicle can be
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The smartphone is shielded from the sen-
sors in the vehicle by an unsuitable smart-
phone cover.
In the interior
With Comfort Access, it is sufficient, depending
on the national-market version, for the smart-
phone with activated Bluetooth to be located in
the interior. Press the Start/Stop button to turn
on the drive-ready state.
▷
▷
▷
There are objects between the smartphone
and its cover, for example a card with a chip
or the Key Card.
Fault of the connection from transmission
towers or other equipment with high trans-
mitting power.
Selling the smartphone
Delete all digital keys from the smartphone
before selling it. This ensures that the smart-
phone can no longer be used for the vehicle.
Shielding of the smartphone due to build-
ings or metal objects.
Changing smartphones
Central locking buttons
In order to be able to use a new smartphone
as a digital main key, the new smartphone
must be activated in accordance with the de-
scription for the digital main key. The previous
main key is deleted when the new smartphone
is activated.
General
The vehicle is automatically locked when mov-
ing off.
If an accident of appropriate severity occurs,
the vehicle is automatically unlocked. The haz-
ard warning lights and the interior lights illumi-
nate.
Selling the vehicle
Before selling a vehicle, reset the digital key
function or remove the vehicle from the Con-
nectedDrive account of the current registered
keeper.
Overview
If the vehicle is removed from the Connected-
Drive account, all digital keys for the vehicle
are deleted. The digital key of the Key Card is
not deleted.
System limits
With a digital key, it is not possible to switch off
the interior movement sensor and the tilt alarm
sensor of the alarm system.
The central locking system buttons are located
on the front door.
For further information:
Locking the vehicle
Malfunction
It may be difficult for the vehicle to detect the
digital key in some circumstances, including
the following:
Press the button with the front doors
closed.
The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.
Locking does not activate the vehicle's anti-
theft protection system.
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Unlocking the vehicle
Valet parking mode
Press the key.
Principle
The control display is disabled in valet parking
mode.
To open the door
This mode can be used, for example, if the ve-
hicle is to be handed over to a parking service.
▷
Press the button to unlock all the
doors together.
Pull the door handle above the arm-
General
rest.
Depending on the national-market version, the
valet parking mode may not be available.
▷
Pull the door handle on the door being
opened. The other doors remain locked.
Valet parking mode includes the following re-
strictions:
Soft-close function for doors
▷
Changes to the vehicle settings via iDrive
are not possible.
Principle
▷
Settings stored in a BMW ID or a guest pro-
file cannot be changed.
The soft-close function reduces the effort and
noise when closing doors.
▷
▷
▷
Personal data cannot be displayed.
The door can be pushed into the door lock
without effort, and the door automatically
closes completely.
The volume of the audio system is limited.
The integrated universal remote control is
deactivated.
▷
▷
The Dynamic Stability Control cannot be
deactivated.
Safety information
The availability of certain settings of the
drive modes is restricted.
WARNING
Parts of the body can become trapped when
the doors are operated. There is a danger of
injury. When opening and closing, make sure
that the movement range of the doors is kept
clear.
For further information:
BMW ID/driver profiles, see page 73.
Operating requirements
The driver has registered in the vehicle with a
BMW ID.
Closing
To close, press the door gently.
Activating valet parking mode
1.
Apps menu
The closing process is automatic.
2. "Vehicle apps"
3. "System settings"
4. "Valet parking mode"
5. If necessary, "PIN"
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If the active BMW ID does not have an as-
signed PIN, create a PIN. The PIN is nee-
ded to deactivate the valet parking mode.
Touchless unlocking/locking
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle apps"
6. If necessary, enter the PIN.
7. "Activate valet parking mode"
3. "Doors and windows"
4. "Comfort access"
5. Select the desired setting.
Deactivating valet parking mode
1. Select the desired BMW ID on the lock
screen.
Automatic unlocking
1.
Apps menu
2.
▷
Enter the assigned PIN for the BMW ID.
2. "Vehicle apps"
If the PIN was forgotten: enter access
data for the BMW ID.
3. "Doors and windows"
4. "Lock/unlock"
▷
If the selected BMW ID does not have
an assigned PIN: enter access data for
the BMW ID.
5. Select the desired setting:
▷
▷
"Unlock doors at end of trip"
"Unlock doors when in P"
Settings
After drive-ready state has been switched off
by pressing the Start/Stop button or by engag-
ing the selector lever position P, the locked ve-
hicle is automatically unlocked.
General
Depending on vehicle equipment and national-
market version, various settings are possible
for opening and closing.
Automatic locking
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle apps"
Unlocking and locking
3. "Doors and windows"
4. "Lock/unlock"
Doors
1.
Apps menu
5. "Lock after a short time"
2. "Vehicle apps"
The vehicle is automatically locked again after
a short while if no doors are opened after un-
locking.
3. "Doors and windows"
4. "Lock/unlock"
5. "Unlock"
Vehicle acknowledgement signals
6. Select the desired setting:
1.
Apps menu
▷
"Driver's door only"
2. "Vehicle apps"
Only the driver's door and fuel filler flap
are unlocked. Pressing again unlocks
the entire vehicle.
3. "Doors and windows"
4. "Lock/unlock"
5. Select the desired setting:
▷
"All doors"
▷
"Flash on lock/unlock"
The entire vehicle is unlocked.
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Unlocking is acknowledged by two
flashes, locking by one flash.
Tailgate and doors
Depending on the equipment and national-
market version, this setting may not be avail-
able.
▷
With alarm system:
"Sound on lock/unlock"
Unlocking is acknowledged by two
acoustic signals, locking by one acoustic
signal.
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle apps"
3. "Doors and windows"
4. "Tailgate"
Automatic folding of the mirrors
5. Select the desired button.
6. Select the desired setting:
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle apps"
▷
"Upper tailgate"
3. "Doors and windows"
4. "Lock/unlock"
The upper tailgate is opened.
"Upper tailgate and door(s)"
▷
5. "Fold mirrors on lock/unlock"
The tailgate is opened and doors are
unlocked.
Luggage compartment
▷
▷
"Both tailgates"
Upper or both tailgates
For the button in the interior, it is possible to
set whether only the upper tailgate is opened
or the upper and lower tailgates together:
The upper and lower tailgates are
opened.
"Both tailgates and door(s)"
The upper and lower tailgates are
opened and the doors are unlocked.
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle apps"
The following settings are available for
the button on the vehicle key:
3. "Doors and windows"
4. "Tailgate"
▷
▷
"Tailgate will only open if vehicle is already
unlocked"
5. Select the desired setting:
▷
"Upper tailgate"
The vehicle must be unlocked before the
tailgate can be operated with the vehicle
key.
Only the upper tailgate is opened.
"Both tailgates"
▷
"Lock tailgate button"
The upper and lower tailgates are
opened together.
Operation of the tailgate with the vehicle
key is disabled.
In order to open the upper and lower
tailgates together, the upper tailgate
must still be closed when operating the
button.
Adjusting the opening height
The extent to which the upper tailgate opens
can be set.
This setting also applies to contactless
opening of the tailgate.
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When setting the opening height, make sure
that there is a clearance of at least 10 cm, 4 in
above the tailgate.
▷
Opening a door, the bonnet or the luggage
compartment.
▷
▷
Movements inside the vehicle interior.
1.
Apps menu
A change in the vehicle's angle of inclina-
tion, for instance if an attempt is made to
jack it up and steal the wheels or to raise it
prior to towing away.
2. "Vehicle apps"
3. "Doors and windows"
4. "Tailgate"
▷
▷
▷
An interruption in the battery voltage.
Improper use of the diagnostic socket.
5. "Opening height"
6. Watch the tailgate and set the desired
opening height.
Locking the vehicle while a device is con-
nected to the on-board diagnostic socket.
The alarm system indicates these changes vis-
ually and audibly:
Opening/closing the luggage
compartment contactlessly
▷
Acoustic alarm:
1.
Apps menu
Depending on local regulations, the acous-
tic alarm may be suppressed.
2. "Vehicle apps"
3. "Doors and windows"
4. "Tailgate"
▷
Optical alarm:
By flashing of the hazard warning lights
and, if applicable, the headlights.
5. Select the desired setting.
To safeguard operation of the alarm system,
do not modify the system.
Closing the glass sunroof
automatically
1.
Apps menu
Turning the alarm system on/off
The alarm system is switched on or off as
soon as the vehicle is locked or unlocked.
2. "Vehicle apps"
3. "Doors and windows"
4. "Close sunroof automatically"
If the vehicle is locked remotely from a dis-
tance with the My BMW App, the alarm system
is not switched on.
After locking, the open glass sunroof is auto-
matically moved to the raised position in the
event of rain or after six hours.
Opening the doors when the alarm
system is switched on
The alarm system is triggered when a door is
opened if it has been unlocked via the door
lock using the integrated key.
Alarm system
Principle
The alarm system visually and acoustically
signals when someone attempts to open the
locked vehicle.
Opening the luggage compartment
with the alarm system turned on
The luggage compartment can be opened
even when the alarm system is turned on.
General
After closing the luggage compartment, the
luggage compartment will be locked and moni-
The alarm system responds to the following
changes in a locked vehicle:
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tored again. The hazard warning lights flash
once during closing.
The alarm system responds, for example when
there is an attempt to steal a wheel or tow the
vehicle away.
Indicator light on the interior mirror
Interior movement detector
The vehicle interior is monitored.
The alarm system responds when movement
is detected in the vehicle interior.
To ensure perfect functioning, the windows
and glass sunroof must be closed.
Avoiding false warnings
▷
▷
The indicator light flashes every 2 seconds:
The alarm system is switched on.
General
The tilt alarm sensor and the interior move-
ment detector may trigger an alarm even
though no unauthorised activity is taking place.
The indicator light flashes for approxi-
mately 10 seconds then switches to flash-
ing every 2 seconds:
Situations where false warnings may occur:
The interior movement detector and tilt
alarm sensor are not active because the
doors, bonnet or tailgate are not closed
correctly. Correctly closed access points are
secured.
▷
▷
▷
In washing bays or car washes.
In two-level garages.
When transporting the vehicle via motorail,
car ferry or trailer.
▷
▷
When there are pets in the vehicle.
Once the remaining open access points
have been closed, the interior movement
detector and tilt alarm sensor are switched
on.
When the vehicle is locked after starting to
refuel.
The tilt alarm sensor and interior movement
detector can be switched off for such situa-
tions.
▷
▷
The indicator light flashes even though all
accesses have been closed:
Error in the alarm system.
Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and
interior movement detector
The indicator light extinguishes after the
vehicle has been unlocked:
Within 10 seconds of locking the vehi-
cle, press the button on the vehicle key.
This means that the vehicle is not being
tampered with.
The indicator light illuminates for ap-
proximately 2 seconds and then flashes again.
▷
The indicator light flashes after unlocking
until drive-ready state is switched on, but
for no longer than approximately 5 minutes:
The tilt alarm sensor and the interior move-
ment detector are switched off until the next
time the vehicle is locked.
The alarm has been triggered.
Tilt alarm sensor
The vehicle's angle of inclination is monitored.
Ending the alarm
Unlock the vehicle.
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If the vehicle is unlocked with the integrated
key, drive-ready state must then be turned on
via emergency detection of the vehicle key.
Depending on the equipment, the exterior mir-
rors are folded in provided that they were not
folded in when the vehicle was locked. If the
hazard warning lights are switched on, the ex-
terior mirrors are not folded in.
Window
On the outside door handle
General
Principle
If a window is often opened in the same lo-
cation, this task can be carried out by the
BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant. Useful, for
example, if the same multi-storey car park is
frequently used.
The windows can be closed via the outside
door handle without operating the vehicle key.
The vehicle key is automatically detected near
the vehicle.
For further information:
General
BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, see
page 59.
The function is available with Comfort Access.
Depending on the national-market version, the
windows can also be closed at the outside
door handle with compatible smartphones with
digital key.
Safety information
WARNING
For further information:
Parts of the body can become trapped when
the windows are operated. There is a danger
of injury or material damage. When opening
and closing, make sure that the movement
range of the windows is kept clear.
Functional prerequisites
▷
Carry the vehicle key with you, for example,
in your trouser pocket.
▷
Bluetooth must be activated on the smart-
phone to close the windows with the digital
key.
With the vehicle key
Opening windows
Close windows
Keep the button on the vehicle key
pressed after unlocking.
The windows open for as long as the button
on the vehicle key remains pressed.
Close windows
Keep the button on the vehicle key
pressed after locking.
The windows close for as long as the button
on the vehicle key remains pressed.
Touch the grooved surface on the outside door
handle of a closed front door with your finger
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and hold it there without gripping the door
handle.
The window is opened automatically.
Pressing the switch again stops the move-
ment.
In addition to locking, the windows and the
glass sunroof with sun protection are closed.
Close windows
Depending on the equipment, the exterior mir-
rors are folded in provided that they were not
folded in when the vehicle was locked. If the
hazard warning lights are switched on, the ex-
terior mirrors are not folded in.
▷
Pull the switch as far as the resist-
ance point.
The window closes for as long as
the switch is held.
▷
Pull the switch past the resistance
point.
In the interior
The window closes automatically.
Pulling the switch again stops the move-
ment.
Overview
Anti-trap mechanism
Principle
The anti-trap mechanism prevents objects or
parts of the body from becoming trapped be-
tween the door frame and window while a win-
dow is being closed.
Window lifters
General
If resistance or an obstruction is detected while
a window is being closed, the closing process
is interrupted.
Operating requirements
▷
▷
▷
Standby state is switched on.
Safety information
Drive-ready state is switched on.
For a short while after rest state has been
established.
WARNING
Accessories on the windows, for example
aerials, can impair the anti-trap mechanism.
There is a danger of injury. Do not attach
any accessories within the movement range
of the windows.
The vehicle key or a digital key must be inside
of the vehicle.
Opening windows
▷
Press the switch as far as the resist-
ance point.
The window opens for as long as
the switch is held.
▷
Press the switch past the resistance
point.
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Closing with no anti-trap mechanism
If an external hazard or ice prevents normal
closure, proceed as follows:
Safety switch
Principle
The safety switch can be used to prevent chil-
dren from opening and closing the rear win-
dows with the switches in the rear, for exam-
ple.
1.
Pull the switch past the resistance
point and hold it in this position.
The window is closed but with restricted
anti-trap mechanism. If the closing force
exceeds a certain level, the closing opera-
tion is interrupted.
If an accident of appropriate severity occurs,
the safety function is automatically switched
off.
Overview
2.
Pull the switch past the resistance
point again within approximately 4 seconds
and hold it in this position.
The window is closed with no anti-trap
mechanism.
Window roller sunblinds
Safety information
WARNING
Safety switch
When the roller sunblinds are closed and the
windows opened, the roller sunblinds can be
heavily stressed during the journey due to the
air stream. The roller sunblinds can become
damaged and endanger vehicle occupants.
There is a danger of injury. Do not open the
windows during the journey when the roller
sunblinds are closed.
Turning the safety functions on/off
Press the key.
The LED is illuminated when the safety
function is switched on.
Glass sunroof
Safety information
WARNING
Operating requirements
The affected window must be closed.
Operation
Pull the roller sunblind out with the loop and
hook into the holder.
Parts of the body may become trapped when
the glass sunroof is operated. There is a
danger of injury. When opening and closing,
make sure that the movement range of the
glass sunroof is kept clear.
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Closing the glass sunroof
With the vehicle key
Opening the glass sunroof
Keep the button on the vehicle key
pressed after unlocking.
The electric glass sunroof with sun protection
is opened for as long as the button on the
vehicle key is pressed.
Closing the glass sunroof
Touch the grooved surface on the outside door
handle of a closed front door with your finger
and hold it there without gripping the door
handle.
Keep the button on the vehicle key
pressed after locking.
The electric glass sunroof with sun protection
is closed for as long as the button on the vehi-
cle key is pressed.
In addition to locking, the windows and the
glass sunroof with sun protection are closed.
Depending on the equipment, the exterior mir-
rors are folded in provided that they were not
folded in when the vehicle was locked. If the
hazard warning lights are switched on, the ex-
terior mirrors are not folded in.
Depending on the equipment, the exterior mir-
rors are folded in provided that they were not
folded in when the vehicle was locked. If the
hazard warning lights are switched on, the ex-
terior mirrors are not folded in.
In the interior
On the outside door handle
Operating requirements
The glass sunroof and the sun protection can
be operated under the following conditions:
Principle
The glass sunroof can be closed with the out-
side door handle without operating the vehicle
key.
▷
▷
▷
Standby state is switched on.
Drive-ready state is switched on.
The vehicle key is automatically detected near
the vehicle.
For a short while after rest state has been
established.
The vehicle key must be in the vehicle interior.
General
The function is available with Comfort Access.
General
The glass sunroof and the sun protection are
operated using the same switch.
Functional prerequisites
▷
Carry the vehicle key with you, for example,
in your trouser pocket.
▷
Bluetooth must be activated on the smart-
phone to close the glass sunroof with the
digital key.
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The glass sunroof closes for as long as
the switch is held. If the glass sunroof is
already closed or is in the raised position,
the sun protection is closed.
Overview
Button in the vehicle
▷
Slide the switch backwards beyond the re-
sistance point.
The sun protection is opened automatically.
If the sun protection is already fully open,
the glass sunroof is opened automatically.
Pressing the switch again stops the move-
ment.
▷
Slide the switch forwards beyond the re-
sistance point.
To open/close the glass sun-
roof/sun protection.
The glass sunroof is closed automatically.
If the glass sunroof is already closed or is
in the raised position, the sun protection is
closed automatically.
Pressing the switch again stops the move-
ment.
Raising/closing the glass sunroof
Press the switch briefly up.
▷
The closed glass sunroof is
raised and the sun protection
opens slightly.
Opening/closing the glass sunroof and
sun protection together
▷
Slide the switch back beyond
the resistance point twice in
quick succession.
▷
The opened glass sunroof
closes to the raised position.
The sun protection does not
move.
The glass sunroof and
the sun protection open to-
gether.
▷
The raised glass sunroof is closed.
Pressing the switch again
stops the movement.
Opening/closing the glass sunroof and
sun protection separately
▷
Slide the switch forwards beyond the re-
sistance point twice in quick succession.
▷
Slide the switch backwards
as far as the resistance point
and hold.
The glass sunroof and the sun protection
close together.
The sun protection opens
for as long as the switch
is pressed. If the sun protec-
tion is already fully open, the
glass sunroof is opened.
Pressing the switch again stops the move-
ment.
Comfort position
In some models, wind noise levels inside the
vehicle are lowest when the glass sunroof is
not fully open. On these models, the automatic
▷
Slide the switch forwards as far as the re-
sistance point and hold.
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function initially only opens the glass sunroof
as far as this comfort position.
Anti-trap mechanism
Pressing the switch again in the interior opens
the electric glass sunroof fully.
Principle
The anti-trap mechanism prevents objects or
parts of the body from becoming trapped be-
tween the roof frame and glass sunroof while
the glass sunroof is being closed.
Closing the glass sunroof
automatically
General
Principle
If resistance or an obstruction is detected while
the glass sunroof is being closed, the closing
operation is interrupted once the roof reaches
the half-open position or when closing from
the raised position.
After locking, the open glass sunroof is auto-
matically moved to the raised position in the
event of rain or after six hours.
Operating requirements
▷
Rain must be able to reach the sensor field
in the area of the interior mirror. The sen-
sor field may be obscured by a car port or
bridge, for example.
Closing with no anti-trap mechanism
from an open position
If there is danger from outside the vehicle or
icing, for example, prevents normal closing,
proceed as follows:
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▷
Vehicle must be in rest state.
The function must be activated in the set-
tings.
Malfunctions
The open glass sunroof is not moved to the
raised position under the following circumstan-
ces:
1. Close all doors.
2. Establish drive-ready state or stop a mov-
ing vehicle.
▷
▷
The glass sunroof is blocked.
3. Slide the switch forwards beyond the re-
sistance point and hold it in this position.
The anti-trap mechanism cannot be guar-
anteed.
The glass sunroof is closed with restricted
anti-trap mechanism. If the closing force
exceeds a certain level, the closing opera-
tion is interrupted.
▷
There is a system error, for example due
to a temporary open circuit. In this case,
initialising the glass sunroof can help.
An error message is shown on the control dis-
play. No further closure is attempted.
4. Slide the switch forwards once again be-
yond the resistance point and hold until
the glass sunroof closes with no anti-trap
mechanism. Ensure that the closing range
is clear.
If rain detection is not possible due to the sys-
tem, the open glass sunroof is immediately
moved to the raised position. An error mes-
sage is shown on the control display.
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Opening and closing
CONTROLS
▷
▷
▷
If the glass sunroof is closed, it opens, then
closes again.
Closing with no anti-trap mechanism
from a raised position
If an external hazard or ice prevents normal
closure, proceed as follows:
If the glass sunroof is open, it first closes,
then opens and closes again.
In the closed position, the sun protection is
initialized.
Initialisation is complete once the glass sun-
roof and sun visor have opened, then closed
again.
1. Close all doors.
2. Establish drive-ready state or stop a mov-
ing vehicle.
3. Slide the switch forwards beyond the re-
sistance point and hold it in this position.
Initialising after an open circuit
General
If a open circuit occurs while the glass sunroof
is opening or closing, it may only have restric-
ted functionality afterwards. In this case, initial-
ising the system can help.
The system can be initialised if the following
conditions are met:
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▷
The vehicle is parked on level ground.
The vehicle does not move until initialisa-
tion is complete.
▷
▷
Drive-ready state is activated.
The outside temperature is above
5 ℃/41 ℉.
During initialisation, the glass sunroof closes
with no anti-trap mechanism.
Ensure that the closing range is clear.
Initialising the system
Press the switch up and hold
until initialisation is complete:
Initialisation begins within 15 seconds.
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