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of injury. Carry the vehicle key with you so that

you can open the vehicle from the outside.

Vehicle equipment

This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐

cific and special equipment available for the

model series. It may therefore describe equip‐

ment which is not installed in your vehicle, for ex‐

ample on account of the optional equipment se‐

lected or the country variant. This also applies to

safety-relevant functions and systems. Please

comply with the relevant laws and regulations

when using the corresponding functions and

systems.

WARNING

On some country variants, it is not possible to

unlock the vehicle from the inside if it has been

locked from the outside.

There is a risk of injury or danger to life if per‐

sons remain in the vehicle for extended periods

and are exposed to extreme temperatures as a

result. Do not lock the vehicle from the outside

when there is someone inside it.

Vehicle key

WARNING

General

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:

The delivery specification includes two vehicle

keys with integrated keys.

Each vehicle key contains a replaceable battery,

see page 74.

▷ Pressing the start/stop button.

▷ Releasing the parking brake.

Various settings, see page 83, are possible for

the button functions, depending on the equip‐

ment and the country variant.

▷ Opening and closing doors or windows.

▷ Engaging selector lever position N.

▷ Operating vehicle equipment.

A personal driver profile, see page 80, for each

vehicle key is saved in the vehicle.

There is a risk of accidents or injury. Do not

leave children or pets unsupervised in the vehi‐

cle. When leaving the vehicle, take the vehicle

key with you and lock the vehicle.

To provide information on maintenance require‐

ments, the service data is saved in the vehicle

key, see page 280.

To prevent the vehicle key from being locked in,

take it with you whenever you leave the vehicle.

Safety notes

WARNING

Persons remaining in the vehicle or pets left in‐

side 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

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▷ With anti-theft system: The anti-theft system

is switched off.

Overview

▷ The alarm system, see page 84, is switched

off.

The lighting functions may depend on the ambi‐

ent brightness.

Press the button on the vehicle key

twice in direct succession to activate

comfort entry.

When a door is opened, the window is lowered

further to make it easier to get in. This function

needs to be activated in the settings, see

page 83.

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2

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Unlocking

To lock

Unlocking the boot lid

Comfort opening

Unlocking

Keep the button on the vehicle key

pressed after unlocking.

Press the button on the vehicle key.

Depending on the settings, see page 83, the

following access points are unlocked:

The windows and the Glass Roof are opened for

as long as the button on the vehicle key is

pressed.

▷ The driver's door and the fuel filler flap.

Press the button on the vehicle key again to

unlock the other vehicle access points.

Locking

1. Close the driver's door.

▷ All doors, the boot lid and the fuel filler flap.

The following functions are also carried out:

2. Press the

button on the vehicle key.

▷ Unlocking is acknowledged by the turn indi‐

cators. This function needs to be activated in

the settings, see page 83.

The following functions are carried out:

▷ All doors, boot lid and fuel filler flap are

locked.

▷ The settings saved in the driver profile, see

page 80, are applied.

▷ Locking is acknowledged by the turn indica‐

tors. This function needs to be activated in

the settings, see page 83.

▷ The driver's seat is set to the last seat posi‐

tion saved in the driver's profile. This function

needs to be activated in the settings, see

page 83.

▷ With anti-theft system: The anti-theft system

is switched on. This prevents the doors from

being unlocked using the locking buttons or

the door openers.

▷ The interior light, see page 149, is switched

on, unless it was switched off manually.

▷ The alarm system, see page 84, is switched

on.

▷ Depending on the settings, the welcome light

and headlight courtesy delay feature, see

page 145, are switched on.

If vehicle horn sounds twice when locking, this

means engine or ignition is still switched on. In

this case, switch off the engine or the ignition us‐

ing the start/stop button.

▷ Exterior mirrors which were folded in via the

comfort closing feature are folded out.

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locking with the vehicle key. To adjust the set‐

tings, see page 83.

Comfort closing

Safety note

On some equipment versions, the doors are also

unlocked each time.

WARNING

Safety notes

Parts of the body can become trapped when

the comfort closing feature is operated. There

is a danger of injury. When the comfort closing

feature is operating, make sure that the area of

movement is kept clear.

WARNING

Parts of the body can become trapped when

the boot lid is operated. There is a danger of in‐

jury. When opening and closing, make sure that

the area of movement of the boot lid is kept

clear.

Closing

Keep the button on the vehicle key

pressed after locking.

NOTE

The windows and the Glass Roof are closed for

as long as the button on the vehicle key is

pressed.

The boot lid swings rearwards and upwards

when opened. There is a risk of material dam‐

age. When opening and closing, make sure that

the area of movement of the boot lid is kept

clear.

The exterior mirrors are folded in.

If the hazard warning lights are switched on, the

exterior mirrors are not folded in.

Opening

Switching on the interior light

and courtesy light

Press the button on the vehicle key for

approximately 1 second.

With the vehicle locked, press the button

on the vehicle key.

The boot lid is unlocked and can be swivelled

downwards.

This function is not available if the interior light

was switched off manually.

Replacing the battery

1. Remove the integrated key from the vehicle

key, see page 77.

The lighting functions may depend on the ambi‐

ent brightness.

After locking, wait 10 seconds before pressing

the button again.

2. Place integrated key under the battery com‐

partment cover, arrow 1, and pry off the cover

Boot lid

General

To prevent the vehicle key from being locked in,

do not place it in the boot.

Depending on the vehicle's equipment and the

national-market version, it is possible to select

whether the doors are also unlocked when un‐

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with a lever motion of the integrated key, ar‐

row 2.

other qualified Service Partner or an authorised

workshop.

Malfunction

General

A Check Control message is shown.

It may be difficult for the vehicle to detect the ve‐

hicle key in some conditions, including the

following:

▷ The battery of the vehicle key is discharged.

To replace the battery, see page 74.

3. Use a pointed object to push the battery in

the direction of the arrow and lift it out.

▷ Disruption of the radio link by transmission

masts or other equipment transmitting pow‐

erful signals.

▷ Shielding of the vehicle key by metallic ob‐

jects.

Do not transport the vehicle key together with

metallic objects.

▷ Disruption of the radio link by mobile tele‐

phones or other electronic devices in the im‐

mediate vicinity of the vehicle key.

4. Insert a new type CR 2450 battery with the

positive side facing upwards.

Do not transport the vehicle key together with

electronic devices.

5. Press the cover back into position.

▷ Interference with the radio transmission

caused by the charging of mobile devices, for

example a mobile phone.

6. Push the integrated key into the vehicle key

until it engages.

Dispose of old batteries at a Service

Partner of the manufacturer or another

qualified Service Partner or a specialist

workshop or hand them in to an authorised col‐

lecting point.

▷ The vehicle key is located in the immediate

vicinity of the wireless charging dock.

Place the vehicle key somewhere else.

If there is a malfunction, the vehicle can be un‐

locked and locked from the outside with the

integrated key, see page 76.

Additional vehicle keys

Additional vehicle keys are available from a Serv‐

ice Partner of the manufacturer or another quali‐

fied Service Partner or an authorised workshop.

Loss of vehicle keys

A lost vehicle key can be blocked and replaced

by a Service Partner of the manufacturer or an‐

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Starting the engine via special ID

feature of the vehicle key

Integrated key

General

With the integrated key, the driver's door can be

unlocked and locked without the vehicle key.

Use the integrated key to operate the key switch

for front passenger airbags, see page 153.

Safety notes

The engine cannot be started if the vehicle key

has not been detected.

WARNING

On some country variants, it is not possible to

unlock the vehicle from the inside if it has been

locked from the outside.

If this happens, proceed as follows:

1. Hold the tip of the vehicle key against the

mark on the steering column. Pay attention to

the display in the instrument cluster.

There is a risk of injury or danger to life if per‐

sons remain in the vehicle for extended periods

and are exposed to extreme temperatures as a

result. Do not lock the vehicle from the outside

when there is someone inside it.

2. If the vehicle key is detected:

Start the engine within 10 seconds.

If the vehicle key is not detected, change the po‐

sition of the vehicle key slightly and repeat the

procedure.

NOTE

The door lock is firmly connected to the door.

The door handle can be moved. Pulling the

door handle when the integrated key is inserted

can damage the paint or the integrated key.

There is a risk of material damage. Pull out the

integrated key before pulling on the outer door

handle.

Frequently Asked Questions

What provisions can be made to enable a vehicle

to be opened if the vehicle key has accidentally

been locked inside the vehicle?

▷ The Remote Services of the BMW Connec‐

ted app can be used to lock and unlock a ve‐

hicle.

This requires an active BMW Connected‐

Drive contract and the BMW Connected app

must be installed on a smartphone.

▷ Unlocking of the vehicle can be requested via

the BMW ConnectedDrive call centre.

This requires an active BMW Connected‐

Drive contract.

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Removing

Overview

Press the button, arrow 1, and pull out the

integrated key, arrow 2.

Central locking button.

Unlocking and locking

Press the button. To lock, the doors must be

closed.

Unlocking/locking using the door

lock

▷ The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.

▷ Locking does not activate the vehicle's anti-

theft protection system.

Opening

▷

Press the button to unlock the doors

together and then pull the door opener above

the armrest.

Unlock or lock the driver's door using the

integrated key in the door lock.

▷ Pull twice on the door opener of the door be‐

ing opened: the first pull unlocks the door, the

second pull opens the door. The other doors

remain locked.

The other doors must be unlocked or locked

from the inside.

Alarm system

The alarm system is not switched on if the vehi‐

cle is locked with the integrated key.

Comfort Access

Principle

This feature allows you to access the vehicle

without having to operate the vehicle key.

The alarm system is triggered when the door is

opened after being unlocked via the door lock.

Simply having the vehicle key with you, for exam‐

ple in your trouser pocket, is sufficient.

Central locking button

The vehicle automatically recognises the vehicle

key when it is in the immediate vicinity or inside

the vehicle.

General

In the event of an accident of sufficient severity,

the vehicle is automatically unlocked. The hazard

warning lights and interior lights illuminate.

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proximately 1 second, without gripping the door

handle.

General

Comfort Access supports the following func‐

tions:

This corresponds to pressing the

the vehicle key.

button on

▷ Unlocking and locking of the vehicle.

▷ Comfort closing.

Comfort closing

Safety note

▷ Opening of the boot lid.

Operating requirements

▷ To lock the vehicle, the vehicle key must be

located outside the vehicle in the vicinity of

the doors.

WARNING

Parts of the body can become trapped when

the comfort closing feature is operated. There

is a danger of injury. When the comfort closing

feature is operating, make sure that the area of

movement is kept clear.

▷ The vehicle can only be unlocked and locked

again after approximately 2 seconds.

Unlocking

Closing

Completely grip handle of the driver or front pas‐

senger door.

This corresponds to pressing the

the vehicle key.

button on

With your finger, touch area on door handle of

the driver or front passenger door and keep your

finger there without gripping door handle.

Corresponds to pressing and holding the

button on the vehicle key.

To lock

In addition to locking, the windows and the Glass

Roof are closed and the exterior mirrors are fol‐

ded in.

Opening of the boot lid

General

If the boot lid is opened using Comfort Access,

locked doors are not unlocked.

With your finger, touch the area on the door han‐

dle of the driver or front passenger door for ap‐

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To prevent the vehicle key from being locked in,

do not place it in the boot.

▷ The battery of the vehicle key is discharged.

Changing the battery, see page 74.

▷ Disruption of the radio link by transmission

masts or other equipment transmitting pow‐

erful signals.

Safety notes

▷ Shielding of the vehicle key by metallic ob‐

jects.

WARNING

Parts of the body can become trapped when

the boot lid is operated. There is a danger of in‐

jury. When opening and closing, make sure that

the area of movement of the boot lid is kept

clear.

Do not transport the vehicle key together with

metallic objects.

▷ Disruption of the radio link by mobile tele‐

phones or other electronic devices in the im‐

mediate vicinity of the vehicle key.

Do not transport the vehicle key together with

electronic devices.

NOTE

The boot lid swings rearwards and upwards

when opened. There is a risk of material dam‐

age. When opening and closing, make sure that

the area of movement of the boot lid is kept

clear.

Wet or snowy conditions may interfere with the

locking request recognition function on the door

handles.

If a fault occurs, unlock and lock the vehicle with

the buttons on the vehicle key or with the

integrated key, see page 76.

Opening

Boot lid

General

To prevent the vehicle key from being locked in,

do not place it in the boot.

Depending on the vehicle's equipment and the

national-market version, it is possible to select

whether the doors are also unlocked when un‐

locking with the vehicle key. To adjust the set‐

tings, see page 83.

Press the button on the boot lid.

This corresponds to pressing the

on the vehicle key.

button

On some equipment versions, the doors are also

unlocked each time.

The boot lid is unlocked and can be swivelled

downwards.

Malfunction

It may be difficult for the vehicle to detect the ve‐

hicle key in some conditions, including the

following:

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Closing

Safety notes

WARNING

Parts of the body can become trapped when

the boot lid is operated. There is a danger of in‐

jury. When opening and closing, make sure that

the area of movement of the boot lid is kept

clear.

Pull the boot lid down using the handle recess.

NOTE

The boot lid swings rearwards and upwards

when opened. There is a risk of material dam‐

age. When opening and closing, make sure that

the area of movement of the boot lid is kept

clear.

Boot lid emergency release

Opening and closing

Opening from outside

Pull the handle in the boot.

This will unlock the boot lid.

Driver profiles

Principle

Individual settings for several drivers can be

saved in the driver profiles and called up again as

required.

▷ Without Comfort Access: unlock vehicle.

With Comfort Access: unlock the vehicle or

have the vehicle key about your person.

Press the button on the boot lid.

General

Three profiles are provided, in which personal

vehicle settings can be saved. One of these

driver profiles is assigned to each vehicle key.

▷

Press the button on the vehicle key

for approximately 1 second.

If applicable, the doors are also unlocked. Un‐

locking with the vehicle key, see page 74.

When the vehicle is unlocked with a vehicle key,

the assigned driver profile is activated. All the

settings saved in the driver profile are applied au‐

tomatically.

The boot lid opens a little and can be tilted up‐

wards.

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If several drivers each use their own vehicle key,

▷ Navigation.

the vehicle will adapt to their personal settings

when it is unlocked. These settings are also re‐

stored if the vehicle is used in the intervening pe‐

riod by someone with a different vehicle key.

▷ Park Distance Control PDC.

▷ Rear-view camera.

▷ Driving Experience Control.

▷ Seat position, exterior mirror position, steer‐

ing wheel position if applicable.

Changes to settings are automatically saved to

the current driver profile.

The positions set via the seat memory and

the last position set are saved.

If a different driver profile is selected via iDrive,

the settings saved there are automatically ap‐

plied. The new driver profile is assigned to the

currently used vehicle key.

▷ Intelligent Safety.

A guest profile is also available which is not as‐

signed to any vehicle key. It can be used to per‐

form settings on the vehicle without changing

the personal driver profiles.

Profile management

Selecting a driver profile

Irrespective of which vehicle key is currently be‐

ing used, it is possible to call up a different driver

profile. This enables the personal vehicle settings

to be called up, even if the vehicle was not un‐

locked with the driver's own vehicle key.

Operating requirements

To ensure that the correct driver profile is ap‐

plied, the system must be able to match the de‐

tected vehicle key unambiguously to the driver.

Via iDrive:

This is ensured if the following conditions are

met:

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "Driver profiles"

3. Select a driver profile.

4. "OK"

▷ The driver is only carrying their own vehicle

key.

▷ The driver unlocks the vehicle.

▷ The settings saved in the selected driver pro‐

file are applied automatically.

▷ The driver enters the vehicle through the

driver's door.

▷ The selected driver profile is assigned to the

currently used vehicle key.

Settings

▷ If the driver profile has already been assigned

to another vehicle key, this driver profile then

applies to both vehicle keys.

Settings for the following systems and functions

are saved in the active profile. Which settings can

be saved depends on the country and equip‐

ment.

Using a guest profile

▷ Unlocking and locking.

▷ Lights.

With the guest profile, individual settings can be

performed that are not saved in any of the three

driver profiles.

▷ Air conditioning.

▷ Radio.

Via iDrive:

▷ Instrument cluster.

▷ Favourites buttons.

▷ Volumes, sound.

▷ Control Display.

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "Driver profiles"

3. "Drive off (guest)"

4. "OK"

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The guest profile cannot be renamed. It is not

assigned to the currently used vehicle key.

Via iDrive:

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "Driver profiles"

3. Select a driver profile.

Renaming the driver profile

To avoid mixing up driver profiles, it is possible to

assign a personal name to the currently used

driver profile.

The driver profile marked with this symbol

can be exported.

Via iDrive:

4. "Export driver profile"

5. Select a medium for exporting the driver pro‐

file.

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "Driver profiles"

3. Select a driver profile.

▷ "USB device"

If necessary, select the USB storage me‐

dium, see page 61.

The driver profile marked with this symbol

can be renamed.

▷ Online.

4. "Change driver profile name"

5. Enter a profile name.

Importing a driver profile

6.

Select the symbol.

The existing settings of the currently used driver

profile are overwritten by the settings of the im‐

ported driver profile.

Resetting the driver profile

The settings of the driver profile currently in use

are reset to factory settings.

Via iDrive:

1. "My Vehicle"

Via iDrive:

2. "Driver profiles"

1. "My Vehicle"

3. Select the driver profile to be overwritten.

2. "Driver profiles"

3. Select a driver profile.

The driver profile marked with this symbol

can be overwritten.

The driver profile marked with this symbol

can be reset.

4. "Import driver profile"

5. Select a medium for importing the driver pro‐

file.

4. "Reset driver profile"

5. "OK"

▷ USB storage medium: "USB device"

If necessary, select the USB storage me‐

dium.

Exporting a driver profile

Most of the settings of the currently used driver

profile can be exported.

▷ Online.

6. Select the driver profile to be imported.

Exporting can be useful for backing up and call‐

ing up personal settings, for example before tak‐

ing the vehicle into a workshop. Once backed up,

the driver profiles can be taken into a different

vehicle.

Displaying the driver profiles when

starting

The driver profiles can be shown every time the

vehicle is started so that the desired profile to be

selected.

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Via iDrive:

Only the driver's door and fuel filler flap

are unlocked. Pressing again unlocks the

entire vehicle.

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "Driver profiles"

▷ "All doors"

3. "Show driver profiles at start"

The entire vehicle is unlocked.

▷ "Comfort entry"

System limits

It is not always possible to match a vehicle key

unambiguously to a driver. This may be the case

in the following scenarios:

The entire vehicle is unlocked.

Pressing the button on the vehicle key

twice in direct succession causes the win‐

dow to be lowered further when the door

is subsequently opened.

▷ The front passenger unlocks the vehicle with

their vehicle key, but another person is driv‐

ing.

Boot lid

▷ The driver unlocks the vehicle using Comfort

Access and is carrying a number of vehicle

keys.

Depending on the equipment and the country

specifications, these settings may not be avail‐

able.

▷ If there is a change of driver without the vehi‐

cle being locked and unlocked.

Via iDrive:

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "Vehicle settings"

3. "Doors/Key"

4.

▷ If a number of vehicle keys are located in the

area outside of the vehicle.

Settings

The text next to the symbol indicates the cur‐

rent setting.

General

5. Select the desired setting:

▷ "Tailgate"

Various settings are possible for the vehicle key

functions depending on the equipment and the

national-market version.

This will unlock the boot lid.

▷ "Tailgate and door(s)"

Boot lid and doors are unlocked.

These settings are saved for the currently used

driver profile, see page 80.

Unlocking

Setting the last seat and mirror

position

Via iDrive:

Doors

Via iDrive:

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "Vehicle settings"

3. "Doors/Key"

2. "Driver profiles"

3. Select a driver profile.

The setting can be made for the driver

profile marked with this symbol.

4.

"Driver's door" or

"All doors"

5. Select the desired setting:

▷ "Driver's door only"

4. "Last seat position automatic"

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When the vehicle is unlocked, the driver's seat

and exterior mirrors are adjusted to their last set

positions.

▷ A change in the vehicle's incline, for instance

if an attempt is made to jack it up and steal

the wheels or to raise it prior to towing away.

The last position setting is independent of the

positions saved via the seat memory.

▷ An interruption in the power supply from the

battery.

▷ Improper use of the socket for on-board diag‐

nosis.

Vehicle acknowledgement

signals

Via iDrive:

▷ The vehicle is locked while a device is con‐

nected to the socket for on-board diagnosis

OBD. Socket for on-board diagnosis OBD,

see page 281.

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "Vehicle settings"

3. "Doors/Key"

The alarm system indicates these changes visu‐

ally and audibly:

4. "Flash for lock/unlock"

▷ Audible alarm:

Unlocking is acknowledged by flashing twice,

locking by flashing once.

Depending on local regulations, the acoustic

alarm may be suppressed.

▷ Visual alarm:

Automatic locking

Via iDrive:

By flashing the exterior lights.

Switching on/off

1. "My Vehicle"

The alarm system is switched off and on at the

same time as the vehicle is unlocked and locked

with the vehicle key or Comfort Access.

2. "Vehicle settings"

3. "Doors/Key"

4. Select the desired setting:

▷ "Relock automatically"

Opening the doors when the

alarm system is switched on

The alarm system is triggered on opening a door

if the door has been unlocked using the

integrated key in the door lock.

The vehicle is automatically locked again

after a short while if no door is opened af‐

ter unlocking.

▷ "Lock after pulling away"

On driving off, the vehicle is locked auto‐

matically.

To stop the alarm, see page 85.

Opening the boot lid with the

alarm system switched on

The boot lid can be opened even with the alarm

system switched on.

Alarm system

General

The alarm system responds to the following

changes when the vehicle is locked:

On closing the boot lid, it is locked again and

monitored, as long as the doors are locked. The

hazard warning lights flash once.

▷ Unauthorised opening of a door, the bonnet

or the boot lid.

▷ Movement inside the vehicle.

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Indicator lamp on the rear-view

mirror

Avoiding false alarms

General

The tilt alarm sensor and the interior movement

detector may trigger an alarm without any unau‐

thorised activity taking place.

Possible situations for an unwanted alarm:

▷ In washing bays or car washes.

▷ In two-level garages.

▷ During transport via motorail, car ferry or

trailer.

▷ Indicator lamp flashes every 2 seconds:

The alarm system is switched on.

▷ When there are pets in the vehicle.

▷ When the vehicle is locked after starting to

refuel.

▷ Indicator lamp flashes for approximately

10 seconds before it flashes every 2 sec‐

onds:

The tilt alarm sensor and interior protection can

be switched off for such situations.

The interior movement detector and tilt alarm

sensor are not active because doors, bonnet

or boot lid are not closed correctly. Correctly

closed access points are secured.

Switching off the tilt alarm sensor

and interior movement detector

Within 10 seconds of locking the vehicle,

press the button on the vehicle key.

If the open access points are then closed, the

interior protection and tilt alarm sensor are

switched on.

The indicator lamp illuminates for approximately

2 seconds and then flashes again.

▷ The indicator lamp extinguishes after the ve‐

hicle has been unlocked:

The tilt alarm sensor and the interior movement

detector are switched off until the next time the

vehicle is locked.

No attempt has been made to tamper with

the vehicle.

▷ The indicator lamp flashes after unlocking un‐

til the ignition is switched on, but for no lon‐

ger than approximately 5 minutes:

Stopping the alarm

▷ Unlock the vehicle with the vehicle key.

The alarm has been triggered.

▷ Unlock the vehicle with the integrated key

and switch on the ignition using the special ID

feature of the vehicle key, see page 75.

Tilt alarm sensor

The incline of the vehicle is monitored.

▷ With Comfort Access:

Fully grip the handle of the driver's or front

passenger door while carrying the vehicle

key.

The alarm system responds, for example when

there is an attempt to steal a wheel or when tow‐

ing away.

Interior movement detector

To ensure perfect functioning, the windows and

Glass Roof must be closed.

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Closing

Power window switches

Safety note

▷

Pull the switch as far as the resistance

point.

The window closes for as long as the switch

is held.

WARNING

Parts of the body can become trapped when

the windows are operated. There is a danger of

injury or damage to property. When opening

and closing, make sure that the area of move‐

ment of the windows is kept clear.

Pull the switch past the resistance

point.

The window closes automatically if the door

is closed. Pulling the switch again stops the

movement.

Comfort closing with the vehicle key, see

page 74.

Overview

Closing using Comfort Access, see page 78.

After switching off the ignition

Windows can still be operated:

▷ For an extended period of time if radio-ready

state is switched on.

▷ For approximately 1 minute with the ignition

switched off.

Power window switches

Anti-trap mechanism

Principle

Opening

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.

▷

Push the switch as far as the resistance

point.

The window opens for as long as the switch

is held.

General

▷

Push the switch past the resistance

point.

If resistance or a blockage is detected while a

window is being closed, the closing operation is

interrupted.

The window is opened automatically. Press‐

ing the switch again stops the movement.

The window is opened slightly.

Comfort opening with the vehicle key, see

page 73.

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Safety note

Overview

WARNING

Accessories on the windows, for example aer‐

ials, can impair the anti-trap mechanism. There

is a danger of injury. Do not attach any acces‐

sories within the area of movement of the win‐

dows.

Closing without the anti-trap

mechanism

Raising the Glass Roof

If an external hazard or ice prevents you from

closing the windows normally, proceed as fol‐

lows:

Push the switch briefly up.

▷ The closed Glass Roof is

raised.

▷ The opened Glass Roof

closes to the raised position.

The sun guard does not

move.

1.

Pull the switch past the resistance point

and hold it there.

The window is closed but with limited anti-

trap function. If the closing force exceeds a

certain level, the closing operation is interrup‐

ted.

Opening/closing the glass roof

and sun guard

2.

Pull the switch past the resistance point

again within approximately 4 seconds and

hold it there.

▷ Push the switch in the desired

direction as far as the resist‐

ance point and hold it in this

position.

The window is closed with no anti-trap func‐

tion.

Both the glass roof and the

sun guard continue to open

for as long as the switch is

pressed.

Glass Roof, electrical

Safety note

The Glass Roof closes for as

long as the switch is held. The

sun guard can be closed man‐

ually.

WARNING

▷ Push the switch beyond the resistance point

in the desired direction.

Parts of the body may become trapped when

the Glass Roof is operated. There is a danger of

injury. When opening and closing, make sure

that the area of movement of the Glass Roof is

kept clear.

The glass roof and the sun guard are opened

automatically.

The Glass Roof is closed automatically. The

sun guard can be closed manually.

Pressing the switch up stops the movement.

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Comfort opening with the vehicle key, see

page 73.

certain level, the closing operation is interrup‐

ted.

Comfort closing with the vehicle key, see

page 74.

Closing using Comfort Access, see page 77.

Comfort position

2. Press the switch forwards once again beyond

the resistance point and hold until the Glass

Roof closes with no anti-trap function. Ensure

that the closing area is clear.

In some models, the wind noises in the car's in‐

terior are lowest when the glass roof is not fully

open. In these models, the automatic function in‐

itially only opens the glass roof as far as this

comfort position.

Closing without the anti-trap

mechanism from a raised position

Pressing the switch again opens the glass roof

fully.

In the event of danger from out‐

side, slide the switch forwards be‐

yond the resistance point and

hold it there.

After switching off the ignition

The Glass Roof can still be opened or closed for

approximately 1 minute after the ignition has

been switched off.

The Glass Roof is closed with no

anti-trap function.

Anti-trap mechanism

General

If resistance or a blockage is detected while the

Glass Roof is being closed, the closing operation

is interrupted once the roof reaches the half-

open position or it is stopped when closing from

the raised position.

Initialising after a power failure

General

If a power failure occurs while the Glass Roof is

opening or closing, it may only have limited func‐

tionality afterwards.

The system can be initialised under the following

conditions.

The Glass Roof is opened slightly.

▷ The vehicle is parked on level ground.

▷ The engine is running.

Closing without the anti-trap

mechanism from an open position

▷ The outside temperature is above 5 ℃/41 ℉.

In the event of danger from outside, proceed as

follows:

During initialisation, the Glass Roof closes with

no antitrap mechanism.

1. Slide the switch forwards beyond the resist‐

ance point and hold it in this position.

Ensure that the closing area is clear.

Initialising the system

The Glass Roof is closed with limited anti-

trap function. If the closing force exceeds a

Press the switch up and hold until

initialisation is complete.

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Initialisation begins within 15 seconds.

▷ If the Glass Roof is closed, it opens, then

closes again.

▷ If the Glass Roof is open, it first closes, then

opens and closes again.

Initialisation is complete once the Glass Roof has

opened then closed again.

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