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diately seek medical help if there is any sus-  
picion that a battery or button cell battery has  
been swallowed or is located in any part of  
the body.  
Vehicle features and options  
This chapter describes model-specific equip-  
ment, systems, and functions that are currently  
available, or may become available in the fu-  
ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.  
Overview  
Additional information:  
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.  
Vehicle key  
General information  
Two vehicle keys are included in the scope of  
delivery, each containing an integrated key.  
Buttons on the vehicle key.  
Each vehicle key contains a replaceable bat-  
tery.  
Icon  
Meaning  
Depending on the equipment and national-  
market version, various settings are possible  
for the button functions.  
Unlock.  
A BMW ID or a driver profile with personal set-  
tings can be assigned to a vehicle key.  
Lock.  
Stationary climate control, refer to  
page 230.  
To provide information on maintenance rec-  
ommendations, the service data is stored in  
the vehicle key.  
Unlock the trunk.  
To prevent possible locking in of the vehicle  
key, take the vehicle key with you when exiting  
the vehicle.  
Panic mode.  
Pathway lighting, refer to page 149.  
Safety information  
Additional vehicle keys  
Additional vehicle keys are available from an  
authorized service center or another qualified  
service center or repair shop.  
Warning  
The vehicle key has a button cell battery.  
Batteries or button cell batteries can be swal-  
lowed and lead to serious or fatal injuries  
within two hours, for example due to internal  
burns or chemical burns. There is a risk of  
injury or danger to life. Keep the vehicle key  
and batteries out of reach of children. Imme-  
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3. Push battery in arrow direction using a  
Loss of vehicle keys  
A lost vehicle key can be disabled and re-  
placed by an authorized service center or an-  
other qualified service center or repair shop.  
pointed object and lift it out.  
If the lost vehicle key has an assigned BMW ID  
or driver profile, the connection to this vehicle  
key must be deleted. A new vehicle key can  
then be assigned to the BMW ID or driver pro-  
file.  
Replacing the battery  
4. Insert a CR2032 3V battery with the posi-  
tive side facing up.  
NOTICE  
5. Press the lid closed.  
Improper batteries in a battery-operated de-  
vice can damage the device. There is a risk  
of damage to property. Always replace the  
discharged battery with a battery with the  
same voltage, the same size and the same  
specification.  
6. Push the integrated key into the vehicle key  
until the integrated key engages.  
Have old batteries disposed of by an  
authorized service center or another  
qualified service center or repair shop,  
or take them to a collection point.  
1. Remove the integrated key from the vehicle  
key.  
Integrated key  
2. Place the integrated key underneath the  
battery compartment cover, arrow 1, and  
lift the lid with a lever movement of the  
integrated key, arrow 2.  
General information  
The vehicle can be unlocked without the vehi-  
cle key using the integrated key.  
Depending on the national-market version, the  
integrated key will fit in the glove compart-  
ment.  
Safety information  
Warning  
For some national-market versions, unlock-  
ing from the inside is only possible with par-  
ticular knowledge.  
If persons or animals spend a lengthy time  
in the vehicle and are thereby exposed to ex-  
treme temperatures, there is a risk of injury  
or danger to life. Do not lock the vehicle from  
the outside when there are people or animals  
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in it. Do not leave babies, toddlers or animals  
alone in the vehicle.  
Unlocking the vehicle manually  
1. Pull and hold the door handle outward with  
one hand.  
Removing the integrated key  
1. Press the button, arrow 1, and pull out the  
integrated key, arrow 2.  
2. Unlock the door lock with the integrated key  
by turning it counterclockwise.  
2. Pull off frame from integrated key.  
3. Open the driver's door.  
4. Press the central locking button to unlock  
the other doors.  
With the vehicle de-energized: pull the door  
opener of the other doors from the inside.  
Locking the vehicle manually  
General information  
To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehicle,  
do not place the vehicle key in the vehicle.  
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Overview  
It is not possible to switch on the drive-ready  
state if the vehicle key has not been detected.  
Proceed as follows in this case:  
1. Hold the rear of the vehicle key against the  
mark on the steering column. Pay attention  
to the display in the instrument cluster.  
2.  
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If the vehicle key is detected:  
Turn on drive-ready state within 10 sec-  
onds.  
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If the vehicle key is not detected:  
Door pin for manual locking of the driver's  
door.  
Slightly change the position of the vehi-  
cle key and repeat the procedure.  
Locking the vehicle  
Malfunction  
1. Close the driver's door.  
A Check Control message is displayed where  
applicable.  
2. Press the lock button in the driver's door  
downwards from the inside.  
Vehicle key detection by the vehicle may mal-  
function under the following circumstances:  
3. Push the lock buttons of the other doors  
down.  
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The battery of the vehicle key is discharged.  
4. Close the locked doors.  
Fault of the radio link from transmission  
towers or other equipment with high trans-  
mitting power.  
Alarm system  
If the vehicle is unlocked with the integrated  
key via the door lock, the activated alarm sys-  
tem will be triggered when the door is opened.  
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Shielding of the vehicle key due to metal  
objects.  
Do not transport the vehicle key together  
with metal objects.  
In this case, use the vehicle key emergency  
detection to switch off the alarm.  
Fault of the radio link from mobile phones  
or other electronic devices in direct proxim-  
ity to the vehicle key.  
If the doors are manually locked from the in-  
side, the alarm system is not activated.  
Do not carry the vehicle key in close prox-  
imity to other electronic devices.  
Emergency detection of the vehicle  
key  
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Fault of radio transmission by a charging  
process of mobile devices, for instance  
charging of a mobile phone.  
The vehicle key is located in direct proximity  
of the wireless charging tray.  
Place the vehicle key in a different location.  
In the case of interference, the vehicle can also  
be unlocked and locked from the outside with  
the integrated key. Use the Emergency detec-  
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tion of the vehicle key to turn on drive-ready  
state.  
There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not  
leave children or animals unattended in the  
vehicle. Take the vehicle key with you when  
exiting and lock the vehicle.  
Access to vehicle interior  
Safety information  
Warning  
Actions during unlocking  
Depending on the settings, the following func-  
tions are performed when unlocking the vehi-  
cle:  
People or animals in the vehicle can lock the  
doors from the inside and lock themselves in.  
In this case, the vehicle cannot be opened  
from the outside. There is a risk of injury.  
Take the vehicle key with you so that the ve-  
hicle can be opened from the outside.  
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Only the driver's door and the fuel filler flap  
will be unlocked or all access to the vehicle  
will be unlocked.  
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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.  
In addition, the following functions are exe-  
cuted:  
Warning  
For some national-market versions, unlock-  
ing from the inside is only possible with par-  
ticular knowledge.  
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If a BMW ID or a driver profile was assigned  
to the vehicle key, this BMW ID or driver  
profile will be activated.  
If persons or animals spend a lengthy time  
in the vehicle and are thereby exposed to ex-  
treme temperatures, there is a risk of injury  
or danger to life. Do not lock the vehicle from  
the outside when there are people or animals  
in it. Do not leave babies, toddlers or animals  
alone in the vehicle.  
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The interior lights are switched on, unless  
they were manually switched off.  
Depending on vehicle equipment, folded-in  
exterior mirrors are folded out.  
If the exterior mirrors were folded in via the  
button in the vehicle interior, they will not  
be folded out during unlocking.  
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Anti-theft protection is switched off.  
The alarm system is switched off.  
Warning  
Unattended children or animals in the vehicle  
can cause the vehicle to move and endanger  
themselves and traffic, for example, due to  
the following actions:  
Additional information:  
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Settings, refer to page 83.  
Welcome lights, refer to page 148.  
BMW ID/driver profiles, refer to page 63.  
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Pressing the Start/Stop button.  
Releasing the parking brake.  
Actions during locking  
Depending on the settings, the following func-  
tions are performed when locking the vehicle:  
Opening and closing the doors or win-  
dows.  
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Engaging selector lever position N.  
Using vehicle equipment.  
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The locking of the vehicle can be confirmed  
with a light signal or a sound signal.  
On the external door handle  
Depending on vehicle equipment, the exte-  
rior mirrors can be folded in automatically  
when locking. The exterior mirrors are not  
folded in when the hazard warning flashers  
are switched on.  
Principle  
The vehicle can be accessed without operating  
the vehicle key.  
The vehicle key is automatically detected near  
the vehicle.  
The following functions are executed:  
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All doors, the tailgate, and the fuel filler flap  
are locked.  
General information  
The function is available with Comfort Access.  
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Anti-theft protection is switched on. This  
prevents the doors from being unlocked us-  
ing the lock button or door opener.  
Functional requirements  
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Carry the vehicle key with you, e.g., in your  
pants pocket.  
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The alarm system is switched on.  
If the drive-ready state is still turned on when  
you lock the vehicle, the vehicle horn will honk  
twice. In this case, the drive-ready state must  
be switched off by means of the Start/Stop  
button.  
To lock the vehicle, the vehicle key must be  
outside of the vehicle near the doors.  
After locking, approx. 2 seconds must  
elapse before unlocking is possible.  
Additional information:  
Unlock vehicle  
Settings, refer to page 83.  
With the vehicle key  
Unlocking the vehicle  
Press the button on the vehicle key.  
If only the driver's door and fuel filler flap have  
been unlocked due to the settings in place,  
press the button on the vehicle key again to  
unlock the other vehicle access points.  
Reach into the recessed grip of a front door.  
Locking the vehicle  
1. Close the driver's door.  
The lighting functions may depend on the am-  
bient brightness.  
2. Touch the grooved surface on the external  
door handle of a closed door with your fin-  
Locking the vehicle manually  
1. Close the driver's door.  
2.  
Press the button on the vehicle key.  
All vehicle access points are locked.  
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ger for approx. 1 second without reaching  
into the recessed grip.  
If the vehicle key is located in the unlocking  
zone for an extended period of time without  
movement, the vehicle will be locked automati-  
cally.  
If a passenger is detected in the front passen-  
ger seat during locking and the seat belt of  
the front passenger is engaged in the seat belt  
buckle during locking:  
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The vehicle will be locked but not secured  
against theft.  
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The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.  
Malfunction  
Actions during unlocking  
Wet or snowy conditions may disrupt the lock-  
ing request detection on the external door han-  
dles.  
If the settings specify that only the driver's  
door and the charging socket flap will be un-  
locked, note the following:  
In the case of a malfunction, unlock and lock  
the vehicle using the buttons of the vehicle key  
or use the integrated key.  
The driver's door and the charging socket flap  
will only be unlocked when the driver is within  
the unlocking zone of the driver's door.  
Settings, refer to page 83.  
Touchless unlocking/locking of the  
vehicle  
Functional requirements  
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Carry the vehicle key with you, e.g., in your  
pants pocket.  
Principle  
When the driver approaches the locked vehicle  
with the vehicle key, the vehicle is unlocked.  
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Unlocking: when entering the unlocking  
zone, the doors and cargo area must be  
closed.  
When the driver walks away from the unlocked  
vehicle with the vehicle key, the vehicle will be  
locked.  
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Locking: when leaving the locking zone, the  
doors and cargo area must be closed.  
Automatic unlocking and locking must be  
activated in the settings.  
General information  
The function is available with Comfort Access.  
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The drive-ready state must be turned off.  
The vehicle will be unlocked when an author-  
ized vehicle key is detected in the unlocking  
zone.  
For contactless locking of the vehicle, no  
second vehicle key may be within a radius  
of 18 ft/6 m around the vehicle.  
The unlocking zone is located within a radius  
of approx. 5 ft/1.50 m around the side and rear  
of the vehicle.  
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If the vehicle has been in the idle state for  
several days, contactless unlocking/locking  
will only be available after the vehicle has  
been driven.  
The vehicle will be locked when the vehicle key  
leaves the locking zone.  
Additional information:  
The locking zone is located within a radius of  
approx. 9 ft/3 m around the side and rear of  
the vehicle.  
Settings, refer to page 83.  
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Locking/unlocking the vehicle  
With the Key Card  
Principle  
The Key Card is a chip card on which the digi-  
tal key is installed. The Key Card can be used  
to unlock and lock the vehicle.  
Additional information:  
Key Card, refer to page 78.  
General information  
The Key Card is available with Comfort Access.  
Hold the near field communication antenna of  
the smartphone directly and centered on the  
external door handle of the driver's door. The  
position of the near field communication an-  
tenna depends on the smartphone model.  
Locking/unlocking the vehicle  
When locking the vehicle with the smartphone,  
make sure that all doors and the trunk are  
closed.  
Frequently Asked Questions  
What precautions can be taken to be able to  
open a vehicle, despite accidentally locking in  
the vehicle key?  
Hold activated Key Card directly on the center  
of the external door handle of the driver's door.  
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The app’s remote services offer the option  
to lock and unlock a vehicle.  
When locking the vehicle with the Key Card,  
make sure that all doors and the trunk are  
closed.  
This requires an active BMW Connected-  
Drive contract, and the app must be instal-  
led on a smartphone.  
If the Key Card is not detected, slightly change  
the position of the Key Card and repeat the  
procedure.  
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Unlocking the vehicle can be requested via  
the BMW ConnectedDrive Call Center.  
An active BMW ConnectedDrive contract is  
required.  
With the BMW Digital Key  
Principle  
Access to the cargo area  
Depending on vehicle equipment and national-  
market version, a digital key can be installed  
on a compatible smartphone and used to un-  
lock and lock the vehicle.  
General information  
It may not be possible to open the cargo area  
when the vehicle is in valet parking mode.  
Additional information:  
Additional information:  
BMW Digital Key, refer to page 79.  
Valet parking mode, refer to page 82.  
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Safety information  
On the trunk  
General information  
With Comfort Access, the cargo area can be  
accessed without activating the vehicle key.  
Warning  
Body parts can be jammed when operating  
the trunk lid. There is a risk of injury. Make  
sure that the travel path of the trunk lid is  
clear while opening and closing.  
The key is automatically detected near the ve-  
hicle.  
Functional prerequisite  
Carry the vehicle key with you, e.g., in your  
pants pocket.  
Warning  
While opening, the trunk lid pivots back and  
up. There is a risk of injury and risk of dam-  
age to property. Make sure that the travel  
path of the trunk lid is clear while opening  
and closing.  
Opening the trunk  
With the vehicle key  
General information  
To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehicle,  
do not place the vehicle key in the cargo area.  
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Unlock the vehicle and then press the but-  
ton on the trunk.  
Depending on vehicle equipment and national-  
market version, the following settings can be  
changed:  
With Comfort Access: carry the vehicle key  
with you and press the button on the trunk.  
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Unlocking the cargo area with the vehicle  
key also unlocks the doors.  
Locked doors are not unlocked.  
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Before unlocking the cargo area with the  
vehicle key, first unlock the vehicle.  
Closing the cargo area  
Pull down the cargo area using the recessed  
grips.  
Functional requirements  
Selector lever position P must be engaged to  
open the cargo area with the vehicle key.  
In the interior  
You must enable the setting for opening with  
the vehicle key.  
Functional prerequisite  
The vehicle key or digital key must be located  
inside the vehicle in order to close the cargo  
area using the button in the vehicle interior.  
Additional information:  
Settings, refer to page 83.  
Unlocking the trunk  
Unlocking the trunk  
Press and hold the button on the vehi-  
cle key for approx. 1 second.  
Press the button in the driver's door.  
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Trunk emergency unlocking  
Activating/deactivating Key Card in  
the vehicle  
General information  
When the BMW Digital Key is activated for the  
vehicle, a digital key can be used instead of the  
vehicle key.  
A deactivated Key Card remains in the list of  
paired digital keys.  
Pull the handle inside the cargo area.  
The trunk is unlocked.  
Functional requirement  
A vehicle key must be located in the vehicle to  
activate and deactivate the Key Card.  
Activating Key Card  
Key Card  
Principle  
The Key Card allows the vehicle to be unlocked  
and locked, as well as started.  
General information  
Key Card availability depends on vehicle equip-  
ment 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.  
1. Open the cover of the smartphone tray.  
2. Place Key Card in the center of the smart-  
phone tray.  
Before leaving the vehicle, deactivate the Key  
Card or take the Key Card with you because  
the active Key Card can be used to start the  
vehicle. Always take the vehicle key with you to  
a service appointment.  
3. Follow instructions on the control display.  
Deactivating Key Card  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
Safety information  
3. "Doors and windows"  
4. "Digital Key"  
NOTICE  
5. "Key Card"  
If the Key Card and a mobile device are in the  
wireless charging tray at the same time, the  
Key Card could become damaged. There is a  
risk of damage to property. Do not place the  
Key Card in the wireless charging tray at the  
same time as a mobile device.  
6. "Deactivate Key Card"  
A deactivated Key Card remains in the list of  
paired digital keys.  
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BMW Digital Key can be used with a compat-  
ible smartphone or other compatible mobile  
devices.  
Unlocking and locking the vehicle  
The vehicle can be unlocked and locked with  
the activated Key Card.  
To unlock and start a vehicle with a compatible  
smartphone, this function must be offered by  
the smartphone manufacturer. The My BMW  
app can be used to check if the smartphone  
and vehicle are compatible and which func-  
tions are supported.  
Additional information:  
Access to the vehicle interior, refer to page 73.  
Turning on the drive-ready state  
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,  
always carry a vehicle key or the activated Key  
Card with you. This ensures access to the ve-  
hicle, even in the event of a smartphone fail-  
ure. It is also helpful to have the vehicle key  
or Key Card with you if the vehicle needs to  
be handed over to another person. You can  
then hand over the vehicle key or the Key Card  
instead of your smartphone.  
1. Open the cover of the smartphone tray.  
2. Place activated Key Card in the center of  
the smartphone tray.  
Always take the vehicle key with you to a serv-  
ice appointment.  
3. Press the Start/Stop button.  
After drive-ready state is switched on, the Key  
Card can be removed from the tray.  
Additional information:  
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BMW ID/driver profiles, refer to page 63.  
Key Card, refer to page 78.  
Malfunction  
 
The detection of the Key Card by the vehicle  
may be disrupted by objects between the sen-  
sors and the Key Card such as a wallet or a  
smartphone cover.  
Functional requirements  
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The smartphone is compatible with BMW  
Digital Key  
The vehicle is linked with the Connected-  
Drive account of the vehicle owner.  
BMW Digital Key  
The rechargeable battery of the smart-  
phone has a sufficient charge. The neces-  
sary minimum charge of the rechargeable  
battery depends on the smartphone.  
Principle  
BMW Digital Key allows the vehicle to be un-  
locked and locked, as well as started, with a  
compatible smartphone.  
Enabling the main digital key  
General information  
BMW Digital Key availability and functionality  
depend on vehicle equipment and national-  
market version.  
Vehicle owner's smartphone is enabled as a  
main digital key in the vehicle. The vehicle  
owner must prove his authorization for the ve-  
hicle for this purpose.  
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You can begin the authorization process us-  
ing the My BMW app or using your activation  
code in the corresponding smartphone func-  
tion, e.g., the Wallet app. Both vehicle keys  
must be in the vehicle during activation.  
Deleting digital keys  
General information  
Deleted digital keys will be removed from the  
list of enabled digital keys.  
Follow the activation instructions in the Digital  
Key menu in the app or on the control display.  
Deleted digital keys cannot be restored.  
Deleting the main digital key  
The main digital key can be deleted from the  
smartphone or via iDrive.  
Sharing digital keys  
General information  
The deletion of the main digital key is com-  
pleted immediately.  
Digital key allows the sharing of digital keys  
with other people. This option is available via  
the smartphone that is enabled as main digital  
key. This function must be supported by the  
smartphone.  
Deleting a shared key  
Shared keys can be deleted using the smart-  
phone with the master Digital Key, using the  
smartphone with the shared key to be deleted,  
or via iDrive.  
Forwarding authorization  
To share the digital key, select the correspond-  
ing function on the smartphone, for instance in  
the Wallet app.  
The deletion via the smartphone using the  
main digital key will not be performed until the  
vehicle is used with a key other than the key to  
be deleted.  
As soon as a digital key is shared with another  
person, the person will receive an invitation.  
When the invitation is accepted, the digital key  
on the recipient's smartphone will be activated.  
If the smartphone associated with a shared  
key or iDrive is used to delete a shared key, it  
will be deleted immediately.  
Limiting the range of functions  
Deletion via iDrive  
Certain functions of the digital key can be lim-  
ited before handing it over. For instance, if the  
Digital Key is passed on to a novice driver, the  
switch-off for driving stability control systems  
can be disabled and the engine power can  
be reduced. For more information, refer to the  
ConnectedDrive Portal and My BMW app.  
To delete a digital key via iDrive, there must be  
an authorized vehicle key in the vehicle, or the  
master Digital Key must be in the smartphone  
tray.  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Doors and windows"  
4. "Digital Key"  
Authentication  
Depending on the recipient’s smartphone  
model, an authentication may be required for  
security and safety reasons.  
5. If necessary, select the digital key.  
6. Delete the Digital Key.  
An authorized vehicle key, the main digital key  
or another method may be used for authenti-  
cation. Follow the corresponding instructions  
on the smartphone or the control display.  
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3. Close the cover of the smartphone tray.  
Resetting the function  
To reset the BMW Digital Key function, an au-  
thorized vehicle key must be located in the ve-  
hicle.  
4. Press the Start/Stop button to turn on the  
drive-ready state.  
Sale of the smartphone  
When resetting the BMW Digital Key function,  
all digital keys including the main digital key  
will be deleted. The Key Card digital key is not  
deleted.  
Delete all digital keys on the smartphone prior  
to selling the smartphone. This ensures that  
the smartphone can no longer be used for the  
vehicle.  
After the reset, the vehicle can no longer be  
unlocked, locked or started with a digital key.  
Changing smartphones  
The main digital key must be enabled again to  
be able to use BMW Digital Key again.  
To use a new smartphone as a master Digital  
Key, activate the new smartphone according to  
the instructions for the master Digital Key. The  
previous master key is deleted when the new  
smartphone is activated.  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Doors and windows"  
4. "Digital Key"  
Sale of the vehicle  
5. "Reset function"  
Prior to selling a vehicle, reset the Digital  
Key function or remove the vehicle from the  
ConnectedDrive account of the current vehicle  
owner.  
Unlocking and locking the vehicle  
The vehicle can be unlocked and locked using  
the external door handle.  
When the vehicle is removed from the Con-  
nectedDrive account, all digital keys for the ve-  
hicle will be deleted. The Key Card digital key is  
not deleted.  
Additional information:  
Access to the vehicle interior, refer to page 73.  
Turning on the drive-ready state  
System limits  
The interior motion sensor and tilt alarm sen-  
sor of the alarm system cannot be switched off  
with a digital key.  
Using the smartphone tray  
Additional information:  
Alarm system, refer to page 84.  
Malfunction  
Digital key recognition by the vehicle may mal-  
function under the following circumstances:  
1. Open the cover of the smartphone tray.  
2. Place smartphone in the center of the  
smartphone tray.  
Ensure that the display is facing up.  
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The smartphone is shielded from the sen-  
sors in the vehicle by a smartphone cover  
that is not suitable.  
The vehicle is not secured against theft when  
locking.  
Unlocking the vehicle  
Objects such as a chip card or the Key Card  
are located between the smartphone and  
the smartphone cover.  
Press the button.  
Fault of the connection from transmission  
towers or other equipment with high trans-  
mitting power.  
Opening the door  
▷
Press the button to unlock all the  
doors.  
Shielding of the smartphone due to build-  
ings or metal objects.  
Pull the door opener above the arm-  
rest.  
Buttons for the central  
locking system  
▷
▷
Front doors: pull the door handle on the  
door to open the door. The other doors re-  
main locked.  
Back doors: pull twice on the door handle  
on the door to be opened; the first time  
unlocks the door, the second time opens it.  
The other doors remain locked.  
General information  
The vehicle is automatically locked when driv-  
ing off.  
In the event of a severe accident, the vehicle  
is automatically unlocked. The hazard warning  
system and interior lights are illuminated.  
Valet parking mode  
Overview  
Principle  
In the valet parking mode, the control display is  
disabled.  
E.g., this mode can be used when the vehicle  
is handed over for valet parking.  
General information  
Depending on the national-market version, the  
valet parking mode may not be available.  
Valet Parking mode has the following restric-  
tions:  
The central locking buttons are located on the  
front door.  
▷
Vehicle settings cannot be changed via  
iDrive.  
Locking the vehicle  
▷
Settings stored to a BMW ID or guest pro-  
file cannot be changed.  
Press the button in the driver's door  
or front passengers door with the front  
doors closed.  
▷
▷
Personal data cannot be displayed.  
The volume of the audio system is limited.  
The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.  
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▷
▷
▷
The integrated Universal Remote Control is  
deactivated.  
Settings  
Dynamic Stability Control cannot be turned  
off.  
General information  
Depending on the equipment and national-  
market version, various settings for opening  
and closing are possible.  
The availability of certain settings of the  
driving modes is limited.  
Additional information:  
BMW ID/driver profiles, refer to page 63.  
Unlocking and locking  
Functional requirement  
Doors  
The driver has registered in the vehicle with a  
BMW ID.  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Doors and windows"  
4. "Lock/unlock"  
Activating the valet parking mode  
1.  
Apps menu  
5. "Unlock"  
2. "Vehicle"  
6. Select the desired setting:  
3. "System settings"  
4. "Valet parking mode"  
5. "Lock tailgate"  
▷
"Driver's door only"  
Only the driver's door and the fuel filler  
flap are unlocked. Pressing again un-  
locks the entire vehicle.  
The cargo area is locked and disconnected  
from the central locking system.  
▷
"All doors"  
6. If necessary, "PIN"  
The entire vehicle is unlocked.  
If the active BMW ID does not have an as-  
signed PIN, this PIN must be set now. The  
PIN is needed to deactivate the valet park-  
ing mode.  
Touchless unlocking/locking  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
7. If necessary, enter the PIN.  
8. "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"  
If you have forgotten the PIN: enter the  
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 the access data  
for the BMW ID.  
5. Select the desired setting:  
▷
▷
"Unlock doors at end of trip"  
"Unlock doors when in P"  
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After drive-ready state is switched off, the  
locked vehicle is unlocked automatically by  
pressing the start/stop button or engaging se-  
lector lever position P.  
Cargo area  
Cargo area and doors  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
Automatic locking  
3. "Doors and windows"  
4. "Tailgate"  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
5. Select the desired setting:  
3. "Doors and windows"  
4. "Lock/unlock"  
▷
"Tailgate"  
Depending on the equipment, the cargo  
area will be unlocked or opened.  
5. "Lock after a short time"  
The vehicle locks automatically after a short  
period of time if no door is opened after un-  
locking.  
▷
"Tailgate and door(s)"  
Depending on the equipment, the trunk  
will be unlocked or opened and the  
doors are unlocked.  
Confirmation signals from the vehicle  
▷
▷
"Tailgate will only open if vehicle is  
already unlocked"  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
The vehicle must be unlocked before  
the cargo area can be operated with the  
vehicle key.  
3. "Doors and windows"  
4. "Lock/unlock"  
5. Select the desired setting:  
"Lock tailgate button"  
▷
"Flash on lock/unlock"  
Operating the cargo area with the vehi-  
cle key is disabled.  
Unlocking is signaled by flashing twice,  
locking by flashing once.  
▷
With alarm system:  
Alarm system  
"Sound on lock/unlock"  
Unlocking is confirmed with two sound  
signals, locking is confirmed with one  
sound signal.  
Principle  
The alarm system issues a visual and acoustic  
signal when someone attempts to open the  
locked vehicle incorrectly.  
Folding mirrors in automatically  
1.  
Apps menu  
General information  
When the vehicle is locked, the vehicle alarm  
system reacts to the following changes:  
2. "Vehicle"  
3. "Doors and windows"  
4. "Lock/unlock"  
▷
Opening a door, the hood, or the cargo  
area.  
5. "Fold mirrors on lock/unlock"  
▷
Movements in the interior.  
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▷
Changes in the vehicle inclination such as  
during attempts at stealing a wheel or  
when towing the vehicle.  
Panic mode  
You can trigger the alarm system if you find  
yourself in a dangerous situation.  
▷
▷
Disconnected battery voltage.  
▷
Press the button on the vehicle key  
and hold for at least 3 seconds.  
Improper use of the socket for OBD on-  
board diagnostics.  
▷
Briefly press the button on the vehi-  
cle key three times in succession.  
▷
Locking the vehicle while a device is con-  
nected to the diagnostic socket.  
To switch off the alarm: press any button.  
The alarm system signals these changes visu-  
ally and acoustically:  
Indicator light on the interior mirror  
▷
Acoustic alarm:  
Depending on local regulations, the acous-  
tic alarm may be suppressed.  
▷
Optical alarm:  
By flashing of the hazard warning system  
and headlights, where required.  
Do not modify the system to ensure function of  
the alarm system.  
Turning the alarm system on/off  
The alarm system is turned on as soon as the  
vehicle is locked from the outside.  
▷
▷
The indicator light flashes briefly every  
2 seconds:  
The alarm system is switched on.  
The alarm system is not switched on if the  
vehicle is locked from a greater distance with  
the My BMW App or manually from the inside.  
The indicator light flashes for approx.  
10 seconds, then flashes briefly every  
2 seconds:  
The alarm system is switched off as soon as  
the vehicle is unlocked.  
Interior motion sensor and tilt alarm sensor  
are not active, as doors, hood, or tailgate  
are not correctly closed. Correctly closed  
access points are secured.  
Opening the doors with the alarm  
system switched on  
The alarm system is triggered when a door  
is opened if the door was unlocked using the  
integrated key in the door lock.  
When the remaining open access points  
are closed, the interior motion sensor and  
tilt alarm sensor will be turned on.  
▷
The indicator light flashes even though all  
access points have been closed:  
Opening the cargo area with the  
alarm system switched on  
The cargo area can be opened even when the  
alarm system is switched on.  
Alarm system error.  
▷
▷
The indicator light goes out after unlocking:  
The vehicle has not been tampered with.  
The indicator light flashes after unlocking  
until drive-ready state is switched on, but  
no longer than approx. 5 minutes:  
After closing the cargo area, the cargo area will  
be locked and monitored again. The hazard  
warning system flashes once during closing.  
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CONTROLS  
The alarm has been triggered.  
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen-  
sor are switched off until the vehicle is locked  
again.  
Tilt alarm sensor  
The inclination of the vehicle is monitored.  
Ending the alarm  
Unlock the vehicle.  
The alarm system responds in situations such  
as attempts to steal a wheel or when the vehi-  
cle is towed.  
If the vehicle is unlocked with the integrated  
key, the drive-ready state must subsequently  
be turned on via the emergency detection of  
the vehicle key.  
Interior motion sensor  
The vehicle interior is monitored.  
The alarm system responds when movement  
is detected in the vehicle interior.  
Window  
The windows and the glass sunroof must be  
closed for the system to function properly.  
General information  
When a window is frequently opened to the  
same position, this task can be performed by  
the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant. This is  
useful if you frequently use the same parking  
garage, for example.  
Avoiding unintentional alarms  
General information  
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen-  
sor can trigger an alarm, although no unau-  
thorized action occurred.  
Additional information:  
BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, refer to  
page 51.  
Possible situations for an unwanted alarm:  
▷
▷
▷
In car washes.  
Safety information  
In duplex garages.  
During transport on trains carrying vehicles,  
at sea or on a trailer.  
Warning  
When operating the windows, body parts and  
objects can be jammed. There is a risk of in-  
jury or risk of damage to property. Make sure  
that the travel path of the windows is clear  
while opening and closing.  
▷
▷
With animals in the vehicle.  
When the vehicle is locked after start of re-  
fueling.  
The tilt alarm sensor and the interior motion  
sensor can be switched off in such situations.  
Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and  
interior motion sensor  
With the vehicle key  
Opening windows  
Press the button on the vehicle key  
within 10 seconds as soon as the vehi-  
cle is locked.  
Press and hold the button on the vehi-  
cle key after unlocking.  
The indicator light illuminates for approx.  
2 seconds and then continues to flash.  
The windows open for as long as the button  
on the vehicle key is pressed.  
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In addition to locking, the windows and glass  
sunroof with sun protection will be closed.  
Closing the windows  
With Comfort Access: press and hold  
the button on the vehicle key after lock-  
ing.  
Depending on the vehicle equipment, exterior  
mirrors are folded in unless they were folded  
in while locking. The exterior mirrors are not  
folded in when the hazard warning flashers are  
switched on.  
The windows close for as long as the button  
on the vehicle key is pressed.  
Depending on the vehicle equipment, exterior  
mirrors are folded in unless they were folded  
in while locking. The exterior mirrors are not  
folded in when the hazard warning flashers are  
switched on.  
In the interior  
Overview  
On the external door handle  
Principle  
The windows can be closed using the external  
door handle without operating the vehicle key.  
The vehicle key is automatically detected near  
the vehicle.  
Power windows  
General information  
The function is available with Comfort Access.  
Functional requirements  
Functional prerequisite  
Carry the vehicle key with you, for instance in  
your pants pocket.  
▷
Standby state is switched on.  
▷
Drive-ready state is switched on.  
The vehicle key or a digital key must be inside  
of the vehicle.  
Closing the windows  
Opening windows  
▷
Press the switch to the resistance  
point.  
The window opens while the switch  
is being held.  
▷
Press the switch beyond the resist-  
ance point.  
The window opens automatically.  
Pressing the switch again stops the motion.  
Touch the grooved surface on the external  
door handle of a closed door with your finger  
and hold it there without grasping the recessed  
grip.  
Closing the windows  
▷
Pull the switch to the resistance  
point.  
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The window closes while the switch is be-  
ing held.  
The window closes with limited jam protec-  
tion. If the closing force exceeds a specific  
threshold, closing is interrupted.  
▷
Pull the switch beyond the resist-  
ance point.  
The window closes automatically.  
Pulling again stops the motion.  
2. Pull the  
switch past the resistance  
point again within approx. 4 seconds and  
hold it there.  
Jam protection system  
The window closes without jam protection.  
Principle  
Glass sunroof  
Safety information  
Warning  
The jam protection prevents objects or body  
parts becoming jammed between the door  
frame and window while a window is being  
closed.  
General information  
Body parts can be jammed when operating  
the glass sunroof. There is a risk of injury.  
Make sure that the area of movement of the  
glass sunroof is clear during opening and  
closing.  
If resistance or blockage is detected while a  
window is being closed, the closing will be in-  
terrupted.  
Safety information  
Warning  
With the vehicle key  
Accessories on the windows such as anten-  
nas can impact jam protection. There is a  
risk of injury. Do not install accessories in the  
area of movement of the windows.  
Opening glass sunroof  
Press and hold the button on the vehi-  
cle key after unlocking.  
The glass sunroof with sun protection will be  
opened for as long as the button on the vehicle  
key is pressed.  
Closing without the jam protection  
system  
In case of danger from the outside or if icing  
might prevent normal closing, proceed as fol-  
lows:  
Closing glass sunroof  
With Comfort Access: press and hold  
the button on the vehicle key in close  
range of the vehicle after locking.  
1. Pull the  
switch past the resistance  
point and hold it there.  
The glass sunroof with sun protection will be  
closed for as long as the button on the vehicle  
key is pressed.  
Depending on the vehicle equipment, exterior  
mirrors are folded in unless they were folded  
in while locking. The exterior mirrors are not  
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CONTROLS  
folded in when the hazard warning flashers are  
switched on.  
▷
▷
Standby state is switched on.  
Drive-ready state is switched on.  
The vehicle key must be in the car's interior.  
On the door handle  
Principle  
The glass sunroof can be closed using the  
door handle without operating the vehicle key.  
General information  
The glass sunroof and the sun protection are  
operated using the same switch.  
The vehicle key is automatically detected near  
the vehicle.  
Overview  
Button in the vehicle  
Functional prerequisite  
Carry the vehicle key with you, for instance in  
your pants pocket.  
Closing glass sunroof  
Opening/closing the glass sun-  
roof/sun protection.  
Touch the grooved surface on the external  
door handle of a closed door with your finger  
and hold it there without grasping the recessed  
grip.  
Lifting/closing glass sunroof  
Push switch briefly upward.  
▷
The closed glass sunroof tilts  
and the sun protection opens  
slightly.  
In addition to locking, the windows and glass  
sunroof with sun protection will be closed.  
Depending on the vehicle equipment, exterior  
mirrors are folded in unless they were folded  
in while locking. The exterior mirrors are not  
folded in when the hazard warning flashers are  
switched on.  
▷
The opened glass sunroof  
closes until it is in the tilted  
position. The sun protection  
does not move.  
▷
The tilted glass sunroof closes.  
In the interior  
Functional requirements  
The glass sunroof and sun protection can be  
operated under the following conditions.  
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Pressing the switch again  
stops the motion.  
Opening/closing the glass sunroof and  
sun protection separately  
▷
Briefly press out the switch twice in succes-  
sion toward the front past the resistance  
point.  
▷
Slide switch back to the re-  
sistance point and hold.  
Holding down the switch  
opens the sun protection. If  
the sun protection is already  
fully open, the glass sunroof  
opens.  
The glass sunroof and sun protection close  
together.  
Pressing the switch again stops the motion.  
▷
▷
Slide switch forward to the resistance point  
and hold.  
Comfort position  
In some models, the wind noises in the car's  
interior are lowest when the glass sunroof is  
not fully open. In these models, the automatic  
function initially only opens the glass sunroof  
up to this comfort position.  
The glass sunroof closes while the switch  
is being held. If the glass sunroof is already  
closed or in the tilted position, the sun pro-  
tection closes.  
Slide the switch back past the resistance  
point.  
Pressing the switch in the vehicle interior again  
opens the glass sunroof fully.  
The sun protection opens automatically. If  
the sun protection is already fully open, the  
glass sunroof opens automatically.  
Anti-trap mechanism  
Pressing the switch again stops the motion.  
Principle  
▷
Push the switch forward past the resistance  
point.  
The jam protection prevents objects or body  
parts from becoming jammed between the  
roof frame and glass sunroof while the glass  
sunroof is closing.  
The glass sunroof closes automatically. If  
the glass sunroof is already closed or in  
the tilted position, the sun protection closes  
automatically.  
General information  
If a resistance or blockage is detected while  
the glass sunroof is closing, the closing opera-  
tion is interrupted once the roof reaches the  
half-open position, or it is stopped when clos-  
ing from the tilted position.  
Pressing the switch again stops the motion.  
Opening/closing the glass sunroof and  
sun protection together  
▷
Briefly press out the switch  
twice in succession toward  
the rear past the resistance  
point.  
Closing from the open position without  
jam protection  
If an external hazard or ice prevents normal  
closure, proceed as follows:  
The glass sunroof and sun  
protection open together.  
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▷
▷
The drive-ready state is established.  
1. Close all doors.  
The outside temperature is above  
41 ℉/5 ℃.  
2. Switch on drive-ready state or stop a mov-  
ing vehicle.  
During initialization, the glass sunroof closes  
without the anti-trap mechanism.  
3. Push the switch forward past the resistance  
point and hold.  
Make sure that the closing path is clear.  
The glass sunroof closes with limited jam  
protection. If the closing force exceeds a  
specific threshold, closing is interrupted.  
Initializing the system  
4. Push the switch forward again past the re-  
sistance point and hold until the glass sun-  
roof closes without jam protection. Make  
sure that the closing path is clear.  
Press the switch up and hold  
it until the initialization is com-  
plete:  
Closing from the lifted position without  
jam protection  
In case of danger from the outside or if icing  
might prevent normal closing, proceed as fol-  
lows:  
Initialization begins within 15 seconds.  
▷
▷
▷
If the glass sunroof is closed, it opens then  
closes again.  
If the glass sunroof is open, it first closes,  
then opens and closes again.  
The sun protection is initialized in the  
closed position.  
Initialization is complete once the glass sun-  
roof and the sun protection have opened then  
closed again.  
1. Close all doors.  
2. Switch on drive-ready state or stop a mov-  
ing vehicle.  
3. Push the switch forward past the resistance  
point and hold.  
Initializing after a power interruption  
General information  
After a power interruption during the opening  
or closing process, the glass sunroof can only  
be operated to a limited extent. Initializing the  
system can help in this case.  
The system can be initialized under the follow-  
ing conditions:  
▷
The vehicle is parked in a horizontal posi-  
tion.  
▷
The vehicle will not be moved until the initi-  
alization is completed.  
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