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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.

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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 252.

To provide information on maintenance rec-

ommendations, the service data is stored in

the vehicle key.

Open the cargo area.

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 156.

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 locked and unlocked man-

ually 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.

Use the thumb for counter support to pre-

vent the cover cap from falling out of the

door handle.

Removing the integrated key

3. Remove the cover cap.

4. Unlock the door lock with the integrated key

by turning it counterclockwise.

Press the button, arrow 1, and pull out the

integrated key, arrow 2.

Unlocking the vehicle manually

1. Pull and hold the driver's door handle out-

ward with one hand.

5. Open the driver's door.

6. 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.

2. Guide one finger of your other hand from

the back under the cover cap and push the

cover cap out.

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

Emergency detection of the vehicle

key

Lock button for manual locking of the doors.

It is not possible to switch on the drive-ready

state if the vehicle key has not been detected.

Locking the vehicle

Proceed as follows in this case:

1. Close all doors.

2. Enter the vehicle on the front passenger's

side and close the front passenger door.

1. Hold the rear of the vehicle key against the

mark on the steering column. Pay attention

to the display in the instrument cluster.

3. Press the central locking button to unlock

all doors.

2.

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If the vehicle key is detected:

If vehicle is de-energized: Press down the

lock buttons on all doors except the front

passenger door.

Turn on drive-ready state within 10 sec-

onds.

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If the vehicle key is not detected:

4. Exit the vehicle through the front passenger

door.

Slightly change the position of the vehi-

cle key and repeat the procedure.

5. Press down the lock button on the front

passenger door and close the front pass-

enger door.

Malfunction

A Check Control message is displayed where

applicable.

6. Pull the door handles to make sure they are

locked. If necessary, repeat the process.

Vehicle key detection by the vehicle may mal-

function under the following circumstances:

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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The battery of the vehicle key is discharged.

Fault of the radio link from transmission

towers or other equipment with high trans-

mitting power.

In this case, use the vehicle key emergency

detection to switch off the alarm.

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Shielding of the vehicle key due to metal

objects.

If the vehicle is locked with the integrated key

via the door lock, the alarm system will not be

activated.

Do not transport the vehicle key together

with metal objects.

Fault of the radio link from mobile phones

or other electronic devices in direct proxim-

ity to the vehicle key.

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Do not carry the vehicle key in close prox-

imity to other electronic devices.

Warning

▷

Fault of radio transmission by a charging

process of mobile devices, for instance

charging of a mobile phone.

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:

The vehicle key is located in direct proximity

of the wireless charging tray.

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Establishing standby.

Place the vehicle key in a different location.

Releasing the parking brake.

In the case of interference, the vehicle can also

be unlocked and locked from the outside with

the integrated key. Use the Emergency detec-

tion of the vehicle key to turn on drive-ready

state.

Opening and closing the doors or win-

dows.

▷

Engaging selector lever position N.

Using vehicle equipment.

There is a risk of accident, injury, or property

damage. Do not leave children or animals un-

attended in the vehicle. Take the vehicle key

with you when exiting and lock the vehicle.

Access to vehicle interior

Safety information

Warning

NOTICE

The window will be lowered slightly when

pulling on the door handle. In the event of

frost, the window may be frozen solid and

may not be able to be lowered. There is a risk

of damage to property. When pulling on the

door handle, make sure that the window is

lowered. If necessary, remove snow and ice

from the window. Do not open the door with

force.

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.

Warning

For some national-market versions, unlock-

ing from the inside is only possible with par-

ticular knowledge.

Actions during unlocking

Depending on the settings, the following func-

tions are performed when unlocking the vehi-

cle:

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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Only the driver's door and the fuel filler flap

will be unlocked or all access to the vehicle

will be unlocked.

▷

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.

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In addition, the following functions are exe-

cuted:

Settings, refer to page 88.

With the vehicle key

Unlocking the vehicle

▷

If a BMW ID or a driver profile was assigned

to the vehicle key, this BMW ID or driver

profile will be activated.

▷

The interior lights are switched on, unless

they were manually switched off.

Press the button on the vehicle key.

Depending on vehicle equipment, folded-in

exterior mirrors are folded out.

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.

If the exterior mirrors were folded in using

the button inside the vehicle, they will not

fold out when the vehicle is unlocked.

The lighting functions may depend on the am-

bient brightness.

▷

Anti-theft protection is switched off.

The alarm system is switched off.

Additional information:

Locking the vehicle

▷

Settings, refer to page 88.

1. Close the driver's door.

Welcome lights, refer to page 155.

BMW ID/driver profiles, refer to page 66.

2.

Press the button on the vehicle key.

All vehicle access points are locked.

On the door handle

Principle

Actions during locking

Depending on the settings, the following func-

tions are performed when locking the vehicle:

▷

The locking of the vehicle can be confirmed

with a light signal or a sound signal.

The vehicle can be accessed without operating

the vehicle key.

▷

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.

The vehicle key is automatically detected near

the vehicle.

General information

The function is available with Comfort Access.

The following functions are executed:

▷

All doors, the trunk, and the fuel filler flap

are locked.

Functional requirements

▷

Anti-theft protection is switched on. This

prevents the doors from being unlocked us-

ing the lock buttons or the door openers.

▷

Carry the vehicle key with you, e.g., in your

pants pocket.

To lock the vehicle, the vehicle key must be

outside of the vehicle near the doors.

▷

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, drive-ready state must be

turned off using the Start/Stop button.

After locking, approx. 2 seconds must

elapse before unlocking is possible.

Additional information:

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When the driver walks away from the unlocked

vehicle with the vehicle key, the vehicle will be

locked.

Unlock vehicle

General information

The function is available with Comfort Access.

The vehicle will be unlocked when an author-

ized vehicle key is detected in the unlocking

zone.

The unlocking zone is located within a radius

of approx. 5 ft/1.50 m around the side and rear

of the vehicle.

Fully grasp the handle of a door.

The vehicle will be locked when the vehicle key

leaves the locking zone.

Locking the vehicle

1. Close the driver's door.

The locking zone is located within a radius of

approx. 9 ft/3 m around the side and rear of

the vehicle.

2. With your finger, touch the grooved surface

on a closed door handle for approx. 1 sec-

ond without gripping the door handle.

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 pass-

enger 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.

▷

The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.

Malfunction

Wet or snowy conditions may disrupt the lock-

ing request detection on the door handles.

Actions during unlocking

If the settings specify that only the driver's

door and the fuel filler flap will be unlocked,

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 fuel filler flap will only

unlock when the driver is within the driver's

door unlocking zone.

Touchless unlocking/locking of the

vehicle

Settings, refer to page 88.

Principle

When the driver approaches the locked vehicle

with the vehicle key, the vehicle is unlocked.

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Functional requirements

Locking/unlocking the vehicle

▷

Carry the vehicle key with you, e.g., in your

pants pocket.

▷

Unlocking: when entering the unlocking

zone, the doors and cargo area must be

closed.

▷

Locking: when leaving the locking zone, the

doors and cargo area must be closed.

Automatic unlocking and locking must be

activated in the settings.

Hold the activated Key Card directly at the cen-

ter of the driver's door handle.

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The drive-ready state must be turned off.

For contactless locking of the vehicle, no

second vehicle key may be within a radius

of 18 ft/6 m around the vehicle.

When locking the vehicle with the Key Card,

make sure that all doors and the trunk are

closed.

▷

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.

If the Key Card is not detected, slightly change

the position of the Key Card and repeat the

procedure.

Additional information:

With the BMW Digital Key

Settings, refer to page 88.

Principle

With the Key Card

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.

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:

BMW Digital Key, refer to page 84.

Additional information:

Key Card, refer to page 82.

Locking/unlocking the vehicle

General information

The Key Card is available with Comfort Access.

Hold the smartphone NFC antenna directly at

the center of the driver's door handle. The po-

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sition of the near field communication antenna

depends on the smartphone model.

Warning

When locking the vehicle with the smartphone,

make sure that all doors and the trunk are

closed.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What precautions can be taken to be able to

open a vehicle, despite accidentally locking in

the vehicle key?

With the vehicle key

▷

The app’s remote services offer the option

to lock and unlock a vehicle.

General information

To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehicle,

do not place the vehicle key in the cargo area.

This requires an active BMW Connected-

Drive contract, and the app must be instal-

led on a smartphone.

Depending on vehicle equipment and national-

market version, the following settings can be

changed:

▷

Unlocking the vehicle can be requested via

the BMW ConnectedDrive Call Center.

▷

Unlocking the cargo area with the vehicle

key also unlocks the doors.

An active BMW ConnectedDrive contract is

required.

▷

Before unlocking the cargo area with the

vehicle key, first unlock the vehicle.

Access to the cargo area

Functional requirements

Selector lever position P must be engaged to

open the cargo area with the vehicle key.

General information

It may not be possible to open the cargo area

when the vehicle is in valet parking mode.

You must enable the setting for opening with

the vehicle key.

Additional information:

Valet parking mode, refer to page 87.

Settings, refer to page 88.

Safety information

Opening the trunk

Press and hold the button on the vehi-

cle key for approx. 1 second.

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.

On the trunk

General information

With Comfort Access, the cargo area can be

accessed without activating the vehicle key.

The key is automatically detected near the ve-

hicle.

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▷

Press the button on the trunk.

Functional prerequisite

Carry the vehicle key with you, e.g., in your

pants pocket.

▷

The vehicle is locked after closing

the cargo area. To do so, the driv-

er's door must be closed and the vehicle

key must be outside of the vehicle near the

cargo area.

Opening the trunk

Inside the vehicle

Functional prerequisite

The vehicle key or digital key must be located

within the vehicle in order to close the trunk

using the button inside the vehicle.

▷

Unlock the vehicle and then press the but-

ton on the trunk.

With Comfort Access: carry the vehicle key

with you and press the button on the trunk.

Opening the trunk

Press the button in the driver's door.

Locked doors are not unlocked.

Closing the cargo area manually

Pull down the cargo area using the recessed

grips.

Closing the cargo area

Depending on the equipment:

Depending on the equipment: press

the button on the cargo area.

Pull and hold the button in the driver's

door.

The vehicle is locked after closing the

cargo area. To do so, the driver's door must be

closed and the vehicle key must be outside of

the vehicle near the cargo area.

An acoustic signal sounds before the trunk is

closed.

Interruption of the opening

procedure

The opening procedure is interrupted in the

following situations:

Closing the cargo area automatically

▷

When the vehicle starts moving.

By pressing the button on the outside of

the cargo area. Pressing it again closes the

cargo area again.

▷

By pressing the button on the inside of the

cargo area. Pressing it again closes the

cargo area again.

By pressing the button on the vehicle key.

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Pressing the button again continues the

opening process.

The sensor has an approximate range of

5 ft/1.50 m extending from the rear area.

▷

By pressing or pulling the button in the

driver's door. Pressing again continues the

opening procedure.

If contactless opening is used for the cargo

area, the locked doors will not be unlocked.

Safety information

Interruption of the closing procedure

The closing procedure is interrupted in the fol-

lowing situations:

Warning

With hands-free opening of the trunk, there

may be unintentional contact with vehicle

parts, e.g., hot exhaust system. There is a

risk of injury. When moving your foot, make

sure you have a firm stance and do not touch

the vehicle.

▷

If the vehicle drives off with a jerky move-

ment.

▷

By pressing the button on the outside of

the cargo area. Pressing it again opens the

cargo area again.

▷

By pressing the button on the inside of

the cargo area. Pressing it again opens the

cargo area again.

Functional requirements

▷

To close the cargo area contactlessly, the

automatic tailgate must be installed.

By pressing the button on the vehicle key.

Pressing it again opens the cargo area

again.

▷

Selector lever position P must be engaged.

Contactless opening and closing of the

trunk must be activated in the settings.

By releasing the button in the driver's door.

Pulling again and holding continues the

closing motion.

Depending on vehicle equipment:

No trailer hitches should be mounted.

▷

Opening and closing the cargo area

contactlessly

Additional information:

Settings, refer to page 88.

Principle

Opening the cargo area

1. Stand in the middle behind the vehicle at

approx. one arm's length away from the

rear of the vehicle.

You can open the cargo area contactlessly

when carrying the vehicle key on your person.

With automatic tailgate activation, the cargo

area can also be closed contactlessly.

2. Wave a foot under the vehicle in the driv-

ing direction and immediately pull it back.

Sensors detect specific foot movements near

the center of the trunk, and the trunk opens or

closes.

General information

Function availability depends on vehicle equip-

ment and national-market version.

If the vehicle key is within the sensor range, the

cargo area may open or close inadvertently if

you unintentionally move your foot or if a foot

movement is detected.

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With these movements, the leg must pass

through the ranges of both sensors.

Trunk emergency unlocking

Pull the handle inside the cargo area.

The trunk is unlocked.

Before the cargo area opens, the hazard warn-

ing system flashes.

Moving a foot again will stop the opening proc-

cedure. The subsequent foot movement will

close the cargo area again.

Malfunction

In the event of an electrical malfunction, oper-

ate the unlocked trunk lid manually with a slow

and smooth motion.

Closing the cargo area

To close it completely, push the trunk lid down

lightly. Closing occurs automatically.

Perform the foot movement for opening the

cargo area.

The hazard warning system flashes and an

acoustic signal sounds.

Key Card

Moving a foot again will stop the closing proc-

ess. The subsequent foot movement will open

the cargo area again.

Principle

The Key Card allows the vehicle to be unlocked

and locked, as well as started.

System limits

The detection of the foot movement may be

limited due to the following external conditions:

General information

Key Card availability depends on vehicle equip-

ment and national-market version.

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Ice, snow or slush on the rear of the vehicle.

Dirt or road salt on the rear of the vehicle.

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.

Movement in range of the sensors may cause

the trunk to open unintentionally, e.g., due

to running water when cleaning the vehicle

or from heavy rainfall, or due to the moving

brushes in a car wash. To prevent such un-

intended opening of the cargo area in such

cases, keep the vehicle key at a sufficient dis-

tance from the rear of the vehicle.

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.

Depending on vehicle equipment: Objects

mounted on a trailer hitch cannot be detected

if the trailer power socket is not plugged in.

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Deactivating Key Card

Safety information

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

NOTICE

3. "Doors and windows"

4. "Digital Key"

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.

5. "Key Card"

6. "Deactivate Key Card"

A deactivated Key Card remains in the list of

paired digital keys.

Activating/deactivating Key Card in

the vehicle

Unlocking and locking the vehicle

The vehicle can be unlocked and locked with

the activated Key Card.

General information

When the BMW Digital Key is activated for the

vehicle, a digital key can be used instead of the

vehicle key.

Additional information:

Access to the vehicle interior, refer to page 75.

Turning on the drive-ready state

A deactivated Key Card remains in the list of

paired digital keys.

Functional requirement

A vehicle key must be located in the vehicle to

activate and deactivate the Key Card.

Activating Key Card

1. Open the cover of the smartphone tray.

2. Place activated Key Card in the center of

the smartphone tray.

3. Press the Start/Stop button.

After drive-ready state is switched on, the Key

Card can be removed from the tray.

Malfunction

1. Open the cover of the smartphone tray.

The vehicle may not be able to detect the Key

Card if there are objects between the smart-

phone tray and the Key Card, e.g., a wallet or

smartphone case.

2. Place Key Card in the center of the smart-

phone tray.

3. Follow instructions on the control display.

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Functional requirements

BMW Digital Key

▷

The smartphone is compatible with BMW

Digital Key

Principle

The vehicle is linked with the Connected-

Drive account of the vehicle owner.

BMW Digital Key lets you lock and unlock and

start your vehicle using a compatible smart-

phone.

The rechargeable battery of the smart-

phone has a sufficient charge. The neces-

sary minimum charge of the rechargeable

battery depends on the smartphone.

General information

BMW Digital Key availability and functionality

depend on vehicle equipment and national-

market version.

▷

Bluetooth must be activated on the smart-

phone for contactless unlocking and locking

using the Digital Key.

BMW Digital Key can be used with a compat-

ible smartphone or other compatible mobile

devices.

Enabling the main digital key

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.

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.

Proof of authorization can be started via the

My BMW App or using the activation code in

the corresponding smartphone function, e.g.,

the Wallet app.

A BMW ID or a driver profile with individual

settings can be assigned to a digital key.

Both vehicle keys must be located in the vehi-

cle to be enabled.

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.

Follow the activation instructions in the Digital

Key menu, on the app, or on the control dis-

play.

Sharing digital keys

General information

Always take the vehicle key with you to a serv-

ice appointment.

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.

Additional information:

▷

BMW ID/driver profiles, refer to page 66.

Key Card, refer to page 82.

Forwarding authorization

To share the digital key, select the correspond-

ing function on the smartphone, for instance in

the Wallet app.

As soon as a digital key is shared with another

person, the person will receive an invitation.

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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"

Authentication

Depending on the recipient’s smartphone

model, an authentication may be required for

security and safety reasons.

3. "Doors and windows"

4. "Digital Key"

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.

Resetting the function

To reset the BMW Digital Key function, an au-

thorized vehicle key must be located in the ve-

hicle.

Deleting digital keys

When resetting the BMW Digital Key function,

all digital keys including the main digital key

will be deleted. The Key Card's digital key is

retained and deactivated.

General information

Deleted digital keys will be removed from the

list of enabled digital keys.

After the reset, the vehicle can no longer be

unlocked, locked or started with a digital key.

Deleted digital keys cannot be restored.

The main digital key must be enabled again to

be able to use BMW Digital Key again.

Deleting the main digital key

The main digital key can be deleted from the

smartphone or via iDrive.

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

The deletion of the main digital key is com-

pleted immediately.

3. "Doors and windows"

4. "Digital Key"

Deleting a shared key

5. "Reset function"

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.

Unlocking and locking the vehicle

The vehicle can be unlocked and locked using

the door handle.

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.

Additional information:

Access to the vehicle interior, refer to page 75.

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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 89.

Malfunction

Digital key recognition by the vehicle may mal-

function under the following circumstances:

▷

The smartphone is shielded from the sen-

sors in the vehicle by a smartphone cover

that is not suitable.

1. Open the cover of the smartphone tray.

2. Place smartphone in the center of the

smartphone tray.

Objects such as a chip card or the Key Card

are located between the smartphone and

the smartphone cover.

Ensure that the display is facing up.

3. Close the cover of the smartphone tray.

Fault of the connection from transmission

towers or other equipment with high trans-

mitting power.

4. Press the Start/Stop button to turn on

drive-ready state.

Shielding of the smartphone due to build-

ings or metal objects.

Sale of the smartphone

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.

Buttons for the central

locking system

Changing smartphones

General information

The vehicle is automatically locked when driv-

ing off.

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.

In the event of a severe accident, the vehicle

is automatically unlocked. The hazard warning

system and interior lights are illuminated.

Sale of the vehicle

Prior to selling a vehicle, reset the Digital

Key function or remove the vehicle from the

ConnectedDrive account of the current vehicle

owner.

When the vehicle is removed from the Con-

nectedDrive account, all digital keys for the ve-

hicle will be deleted. The Key Card's digital key

is retained and deactivated.

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Overview

Valet parking mode

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.

The central locking buttons are located on the

front door.

Valet Parking mode has the following restric-

tions:

Locking the vehicle

▷

Vehicle settings cannot be changed via

iDrive.

Press the button in the driver's door

or front passengers door with the front

doors closed.

▷

Settings stored to a BMW ID or guest pro-

file cannot be changed.

The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.

▷

Personal data cannot be displayed.

The vehicle is not secured against theft when

locking.

The audio system is muted, with the possi-

ble volume of the audio system being lim-

ited.

Unlocking the vehicle

▷

The integrated Universal Remote Control is

deactivated.

Press the button in the driver's door or

front passenger’s door.

Dynamic Stability Control cannot be turned

off.

The availability of certain settings of the

driving modes is limited.

Opening the door

▷

Press the button to unlock all the

doors.

Additional information:

BMW ID/driver profiles, refer to page 66.

Pull the door opener above the arm-

rest.

Functional requirement

The driver has registered in the vehicle with a

BMW ID.

▷

Front doors: pull the door opener on the

door to open the door. The other doors re-

main locked.

Back doors: pull twice on the door opener

on the door to be opened; the first time

unlocks the door, the second time opens it.

The other doors remain locked.

Activating the valet parking mode

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

3. "System settings"

4. "Valet parking mode"

5. "Lock tailgate"

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The cargo area is locked and disconnected

from the central locking system.

Only the driver's door and the fuel filler

flap are unlocked. Pressing again un-

locks the entire vehicle.

6. If necessary, "PIN"

▷

"All doors"

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.

The entire vehicle is unlocked.

Touchless unlocking/locking

7. If necessary, enter the PIN.

8. "Activate valet parking mode"

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

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.

2.

▷

Enter the assigned PIN for the BMW ID.

Automatic unlocking

If you have forgotten the PIN: enter the

access data for the BMW ID.

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

▷

If the selected BMW ID does not have

an assigned PIN: enter the access data

for the BMW ID.

3. "Doors and windows"

4. "Lock/unlock"

5. Select the desired setting:

▷

"Unlock doors at end of trip"

"Unlock doors when in P"

Settings

If locked, the vehicle unlocks automatically

when drive-ready state is turned off or selector

lever position P is engaged.

General information

Depending on the equipment and national-

market version, various settings for opening

and closing are possible.

Automatic locking

1.

Apps menu

Unlocking and locking

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Doors and windows"

4. "Lock/unlock"

Doors

1.

Apps menu

5. "Lock after a short time"

2. "Vehicle"

The vehicle locks automatically after a short

period of time if no door is opened after un-

locking.

3. "Doors and windows"

4. "Lock/unlock"

5. "Unlock"

6. Select the desired setting:

Confirmation signals from the vehicle

▷

"Driver's door only"

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Doors and windows"

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4. "Lock/unlock"

Operating the cargo area with the vehi-

cle key is disabled.

5. Select the desired setting:

▷

"Flash on lock/unlock"

Opening/closing the cargo area

contactlessly

Unlocking is signaled by flashing twice,

locking by flashing once.

1.

Apps menu

▷

With alarm system:

2. "Vehicle"

"Sound on lock/unlock"

3. "Doors and windows"

4. "Tailgate"

Unlocking is confirmed with two sound

signals, locking is confirmed with one

sound signal.

5. Select the desired setting.

Folding mirrors in automatically

Alarm system

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

Principle

3. "Doors and windows"

4. "Lock/unlock"

The alarm system issues a visual and acoustic

signal when someone attempts to open the

locked vehicle incorrectly.

5. "Fold mirrors on lock/unlock"

Cargo area

General information

When the vehicle is locked, the vehicle alarm

system reacts to the following changes:

Cargo area and doors

1.

Apps menu

▷

Opening a door, the hood, or the cargo

area.

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Doors and windows"

4. "Tailgate"

▷

Movements in the vehicle interior.

Changes in the vehicle inclination such as

during attempts at stealing a wheel or

when towing the vehicle.

5. Select the desired setting:

▷

"Tailgate"

▷

Disconnected battery voltage.

Depending on the equipment, the cargo

area will be unlocked or opened.

Improper use of the socket for OBD on-

board diagnostics.

▷

"Tailgate and door(s)"

▷

Locking the vehicle while a device is con-

nected to the diagnostic socket.

Depending on the equipment, the trunk

will be unlocked or opened and the

doors are unlocked.

The alarm system signals these changes visu-

ally and acoustically:

▷

"Tailgate will only open if vehicle is

already unlocked"

▷

Acoustic alarm:

Depending on local regulations, the acous-

tic alarm may be suppressed.

The vehicle must be unlocked before

the cargo area can be operated with the

vehicle key.

▷

Optical alarm:

"Lock tailgate button"

By flashing of the hazard warning system

and headlights, where required.

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Do not modify the system to ensure function of

the alarm system.

Indicator light on the interior mirror

Turning the alarm system on/off

The alarm system is turned on as soon as the

vehicle is locked from the outside.

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 alarm system is switched off as soon as

the vehicle is unlocked.

▷

The indicator light flashes briefly every

2 seconds:

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.

The alarm system is switched on.

The indicator light flashes for approx.

10 seconds, then flashes briefly every

2 seconds:

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 cargo area with the

alarm system switched on

When the remaining open access points

are closed, the interior motion sensor and

tilt alarm sensor will be turned on.

The cargo area can be opened even when the

alarm system is switched on.

After closing the cargo area, the cargo area will

be locked and monitored again. The hazard

warning system flashes once during closing.

▷

The indicator light flashes even though all

access points have been closed:

Alarm system error.

Panic mode

You can trigger the alarm system if you find

yourself in a dangerous situation.

▷

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:

▷

Press the button on the vehicle key

and hold for at least 3 seconds.

▷

Briefly press the button on the vehi-

cle key three times in succession.

The alarm has been triggered.

Tilt alarm sensor

To switch off the alarm: press any button.

The inclination of the vehicle is monitored.

The alarm system responds in situations such

as attempts to steal a wheel or when the vehi-

cle is towed.

Interior motion sensor

The vehicle interior is monitored.

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The alarm system triggers when movement is

detected inside the vehicle.

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 54.

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.

With the vehicle key

Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and

interior motion sensor

Opening windows

Press the button on the vehicle key

within 30 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.

The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen-

sor are switched off until the vehicle is locked

again.

Closing the windows

With Comfort Access: press and hold

the button on the vehicle key after lock-

ing.

Ending the alarm

Unlock the vehicle.

The windows close for as long as the button

on the vehicle key is pressed.

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.

Depending on the vehicle equipment, exterior

mirrors are folded in unless they were folded

in during locking. The exterior mirrors are not

folded in when the hazard warning flashers are

switched on.

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On the door handle

Inside the vehicle

Principle

Overview

The windows can be closed using the door

handle without operating the vehicle key.

The vehicle key is automatically detected near

the vehicle.

General information

The function is available with Comfort Access.

Functional prerequisite

Carry the vehicle key with you, for instance in

your pants pocket.

Power windows

Closing the windows

Functional requirements

▷

Standby state is switched on.

▷

Drive-ready state is switched on.

The vehicle key or digital key must be inside

the vehicle.

Opening windows

▷

Press the switch to the resistance

point.

With your finger, touch the grooved surface

on a closed door handle without grasping the

door handle.

The window opens while the switch

is being held.

▷

Press the switch beyond the resist-

ance point.

In addition to locking, the windows and glass

sunroof with sun protection will be closed.

The window opens automatically.

Pressing the switch again stops the motion.

Depending on the vehicle equipment, exterior

mirrors are folded in unless they were folded

in during locking. The exterior mirrors are not

folded in when the hazard warning flashers are

switched on.

Closing the windows

▷

Pull the switch to the resistance

point.

The window closes while the switch

is being held.

▷

Pull the switch beyond the resist-

ance point.

The window closes automatically.

Pulling again stops the motion.

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Anti-trap mechanism

Glass sunroof

Principle

Safety information

The anti-trap mechanism prevents objects or

body parts becoming jammed between the

door frame and window while a window is be-

ing closed.

Warning

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.

General information

If resistance or blockage is detected while a

window is being closed, the closing will be in-

terrupted.

With the vehicle key

Safety information

Opening glass sunroof

Warning

Press and hold the button on the vehi-

cle key after unlocking.

Accessories on the windows such as anten-

nas can impact anti-trap mechanism. There

is a risk of injury. Do not install accessories in

the area of movement of the windows.

The glass sunroof with sun protection will be

opened for as long as the button on the vehicle

key is pressed.

Closing without the anti-trap

mechanism

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.

The glass sunroof with sun protection will be

closed for as long as the button on the vehicle

key is pressed.

1. Pull the

switch past the resistance

point and hold it there.

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 window closes with limited anti-trap

mechanism. If the closing force exceeds a

specific threshold, closing is interrupted.

2. Pull the

switch past the resistance

point again within approx. 4 seconds and

hold it there.

On the door handle

Principle

The window closes without the anti-trap

mechanism.

The glass sunroof can be closed using the

door handle without operating the vehicle key.

The vehicle key is automatically detected near

the vehicle.

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Functional prerequisite

Overview

Carry the vehicle key with you, for instance in

your pants pocket.

Button in the vehicle

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 door

handle.

Lifting/closing glass sunroof

In addition to locking, the windows and glass

sunroof with sun protection will be closed.

Push switch briefly upward.

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 closed glass sunroof tilts

and the sun protection opens

slightly.

▷

The opened glass sunroof

closes until it is in the tilted

position. The sun protection

does not move.

Inside the vehicle

▷

The tilted glass sunroof closes.

Functional requirements

The glass sunroof and sun protection can be

operated under the following conditions.

Opening/closing the glass sunroof and

sun protection separately

▷

Standby state is switched on.

▷

Slide switch back to the re-

sistance point and hold.

Drive-ready state is switched on.

The vehicle key must be inside the vehicle.

Holding down the switch

opens the sun protection. If

the sun protection is already

fully open, the glass sunroof

opens.

General information

The glass sunroof and the sun protection are

operated using the same switch.

▷

Slide switch forward to the resistance point

and hold.

The glass sunroof closes while the switch

is being held. If the glass sunroof is already

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closed or in the tilted position, the sun pro-

tection closes.

Anti-trap mechanism

▷

Slide the switch back past the resistance

point.

Principle

The anti-trap mechanism prevents objects or

body parts from becoming jammed between

the roof frame and glass sunroof while the

glass sunroof is closing.

The sun protection opens automatically. If

the sun protection is already fully open, the

glass sunroof opens automatically.

Pressing the switch again stops the motion.

General information

Push the switch forward past the resistance

point.

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.

The glass sunroof closes automatically. If

the glass sunroof is already closed or in

the tilted position, the sun protection closes

automatically.

Pressing the switch again stops the motion.

Closing from the open position without

the anti-trap mechanism

If an external hazard or ice prevents normal

closure, proceed as follows:

Opening/closing the glass sunroof and

sun protection together

▷

Briefly press out the switch

twice in succession toward

the rear past the resistance

point.

The glass sunroof and sun

protection open together.

1. Close all doors.

2. Switch on drive-ready state or stop a mov-

ing vehicle.

Pressing the switch again

stops the motion.

3. Push the switch forward past the resistance

point and hold.

▷

Briefly press out the switch twice in succes-

sion toward the front past the resistance

point.

The glass sunroof closes with limited anti-

trap mechanism. If the closing force ex-

ceeds a specific threshold, closing is inter-

rupted.

The glass sunroof and sun protection close

together.

Pressing the switch again stops the motion.

4. Push the switch forward again past the

resistance point and hold until the glass

sunroof closes without the anti-trap mech-

anism. Make sure that the closing path is

clear.

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.

Operating the switch inside the vehicle again

opens the glass sunroof completely.

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Initialization begins within 15 seconds.

Closing from the lifted position without

the anti-trap mechanism

In case of danger from the outside or if icing

might prevent normal closing, proceed as fol-

lows:

▷

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.

▷

The drive-ready state is established.

The outside temperature is above

41 ℉/5 ℃.

During initialization, the glass sunroof closes

without the anti-trap mechanism.

Make sure that the closing path is clear.

Initializing the system

Press the switch up and hold

it until the initialization is com-

plete:

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