Get Controls -> Opening and closing Guide for BMW 5 Series 4 Door Fifth Generation (2004-2010)

Opening and closing

The integrated key fits the following locks:

Keys/remote control

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Glove compartment, refer to page 123

Sports Wagon: floor panel flap in cargo bay,

refer to page 129

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Driver's door, refer to page 32

Luggage compartment lid, refer to page 33.

New remote controls

To obtain additional or replace lost keys, new

remote controls with an integrated key are

available at your BMW center.

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2

3

Remote control with integrated key

Spare key

Adapter for spare key, in glove compart-

ment

Store the spare key in a safe place such as your

wallet. This key is not intended for regular use.

The spare key and integrated key fit the same

locks.

Remote control with integrated key

Each remote control contains a battery which is

charged in the ignition lock while driving. Drive a

longer distance with each remote control at

least twice a year to keep the battery charged.

For comfort access*, the remote control con-

tains a replaceable battery, refer to page 40.

Adapter for spare key

The adapter is required so that the vehicle can

be started with the spare key or radio readiness

can be switched on.

Depending on which remote control is detected

by the vehicle during unlocking, different set-

tings are activated and executed in the vehicle,

refer to Personal Profile, page 29.

Information on the required for maintenance is

also stored in the remote control, refer to Ser-

vice data in remote control, page 235.

Integrated key

Remove the adapter from the holder in the

glove compartment and slide the spare key into

the adapter before use.

Press button 1 to unlock the key.

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> High-beam assistant*, refer to page 110

Personal Profile

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PDC Park Distance Control*: optical warn-

ing, refer to page 90

The concept

You can set a number of functions of your BMW

individually according to your preferences.

Personal Profile ensures that most of these set-

tings are stored for the remote control currently

in use without you having to do anything. When

the vehicle is unlocked, the corresponding

remote control is detected and the settings

stored for it are called up and carried out.

Head-Up Display*: selection and bright-

ness of display, refer to page 102

BMW Night Vision*: display settings, refer

to page 105

Automatic climate control: AUTO program

and intensity, cooling function, and auto-

matic recirculated air control/recirculated

air mode, temperature, air distribution, tem-

perature in the upper body region, refer to

text starting on page 115

This means that you will always find your BMW

set to your own personal settings even if

another person with his/her own remote control

and settings has used the vehicle since the last

time you drove it. The individual settings are

stored for a maximum of four remote controls.

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Navigation system*: voice instructions for

destination guidance, refer to page 142

In addition, the following, most recently

selected settings are recalled during unlocking:

Personal Profile settings

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Programmable memory/direct selection

buttons: selecting stored functions, refer to

page 21

Details on the settings are provided on the

specified pages.

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Positions of driver's seat, outside mirrors,

and steering wheel*, refer to page 47

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Behavior of the central locking system

when unlocking vehicle, refer to page 30

Audio sources: volume and tone settings,

refer to page 169

Automatic locking of the vehicle, refer to

page 32

Radio:

Programming buttons* on steering wheel,

refer to page 54

> Display of stored stations, refer to

page 172

Displays on Control Display:

> Switching RDS Radio Data System on/

off*, refer to page 175

> Brightness of the Control Display, refer

to page 88

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Phone: volume setting, refer to

pages 200, 206

> Measuring units for consumption, route/

distances, temperature, and pressure,

refer to page 88

> 12h/24h clock format, refer to page 87

> Date format, refer to page 87

Central locking system

> Language on Control Display, refer to

The concept

page 88

The central locking system is ready for opera-

tion whenever the driver's door is closed.

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Lighting settings:

> Triple turn signal activation, refer to

The system simultaneously engages and

releases the locks on the following:

page 67

> Welcome lamps, refer to page 108

> Pathway lighting, refer to page 109

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Doors

Luggage compartment lid or tailgate and

rear window

> Daytime running lamps*, refer to

page 109

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Fuel filler door

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4. Select "Vehicle / Tires" and press the con-

troller.

Operating from outside

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via the remote control

5. Change to upper field if necessary. Turn the

controller until "Door locks" is selected and

press the controller.

via the door lock

with comfort access* via the door handles

At the same time, the anti-theft system is also

operated. It prevents the doors from being

unlocked using the lock buttons or door han-

dles. In addition, it the remote control is used,

the welcome lamps, the interior lamps and the

courtesy lamps* are switched on or off. The

alarm system is armed/disarmed at the same

time.

You can find more detailed information on the

alarm system on page 37.

6. Select "Central locking" and press the con-

troller.

Operating from inside

Via the button for central locking, refer to

page 32. The fuel filler door is not locked.

7. Select "Unlock button" and press the con-

troller.

In the event of a sufficiently severe accident, the

central locking system unlocks automatically. In

addition, the hazard warning flashers and inte-

rior lamps come on.

8. Select a menu item:

> "All doors"

Pressing the

button once unlocks

the entire vehicle.

> "Driver's door only"

Pressing the

button once unlocks the

Opening and closing:

Using remote control

Persons or animals left unattended in a

parked vehicle can lock the doors from

the inside. Always take along the remote control

when leaving the vehicle so that the vehicle can

then be opened from the outside.<

driver's door and the fuel filler door.

Pressing the button twice unlocks the

entire vehicle.

Unlocking

Press the

button.

The interior lamps, the courtesy lamps* of the

doors and the welcome lamps are switched on.

You can set how the vehicle is unlocked. The

setting is stored for the remote control currently

in use.

9. Press the controller.

Comfort opening

iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16.

Press and hold the

button. The windows and

1. Press the

button.

the glass sunroof* open.

This opens the start menu.

Locking

2. Press the controller to open the menu.

3. Select "Settings" and press the controller.

Press the

button.

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Do not lock the vehicle from the outside if

persons are inside, as unlocking from the

inside is not possible without special knowl-

edge.<

If pointed or sharp-edged objects could

strike the rear window while driving, be

sure to provide protection around all edges.

Failure to do so could result in damage to the

heating conductors of the rear window.<

Switching on interior lamps

Confirmation signals

With vehicle locked:

Press the

button.

You can activate or deactivate the confirmation

signals.

You can also use this function to locate your

vehicle in parking garages etc.

1. Open the start menu.

2. Press the controller to open the menu.

3. Select "Settings" and press the controller.

Panic mode*

You can trigger the alarm system in case of dan-

ger:

4. Select "Vehicle / Tires" and press the con-

troller.

Press the

button for at least 3 seconds.

5. Change to upper field if necessary. Turn the

controller until "Door locks" is selected and

press the controller.

Switching off alarm: press any button.

Sedan: opening luggage

compartment lid

6. Select "Confirmation" and press the con-

troller.

Press the

button for approx. 1 second.

The luggage compartment lid opens, regard-

less of whether it was previously locked or

unlocked.

During opening, the luggage compart-

ment lid pivots back and up. Make sure

that adequate clearance is available before

opening.

To prevent accidentally locking yourself out,

never lay the remote control in the cargo bay. A

previously locked luggage compartment lid is

also locked again after closing.<

7. Select the desired signal.

8. Press the controller.

The signal is activated.

Sports Wagon: unlocking tailgate

Press the

button for approx. 1 second.

Malfunction

The tailgate will open slightly, regardless of

whether it was previously locked or unlocked.

The remote control may malfunction due to

local radio waves. Should the remote control fail

to operate due to interference of this kind,

unlock and lock the vehicle via the door lock

using a key.

During opening, the tailgate pivots back

and up. Make sure that adequate clear-

ance is available before opening.

To prevent accidentally locking yourself out,

never lay the remote control in the cargo bay. A

previously locked tailgate is also locked again

after closing.

If it is no longer possible to lock the vehicle

using the remote control, then the battery is

discharged. Use this remote control during an

extended drive; this will recharge the battery,

refer to page 28.

When opening the tailgate, the roll-up cover is

raised.<

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For US owners only

Convenient operation

The transmitter and receiver units comply with

part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communication

Commission regulations. Operation is gov-

erned by the following:

You also have the option of operating the win-

dows and the glass sunroof* from the driver's

door lock.

Turn and hold the key in the positions for

unlocking or locking.

FCC ID:

LX8766S

LX8766E

LX8CAS

LX8CAS2

Watch during the closing process to be

sure that no one is injured. Releasing the

key stops the operation.<

Compliance statement:

Manual operation

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC

Rules. Operation is subject to the following two

conditions:

In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can

turn a key all the way to the right or left in the

door lock to lock or unlock the driver's door.

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This device must not cause harmful inter-

ference, and

Opening and closing: from

inside

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this device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may

cause undesired operation.

Any unauthorized modifications or

changes to these devices could void the

user's authority to operate this equipment.<

Using door lock

Do not lock the vehicle from the outside if

persons are inside, as unlocking from the

inside is not possible without special knowl-

edge.<

This button serves to unlock or lock doors and

the luggage compartment lid or tailgate and

rear window with the front doors closed, but

does not activate the anti-theft system. The fuel

filler door remains unlocked.

Automatic locking

iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16.

1. Press the

button.

This opens the start menu.

When unlocking

2. Press the controller to open the menu.

3. Select "Settings" and press the controller.

1. Turning the key once unlocks the driver's

door and the fuel filler door.

4. Select "Vehicle / Tires" and press the con-

troller.

2. Turning the key a second time unlocks the

remaining doors and the luggage compart-

ment lid/tailgate.

5. Change to upper field if necessary. Turn the

controller until "Door locks" is selected and

press the controller.

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6. Select "Central locking" and press the con-

troller.

Doors

Automatic soft closing*

To close the doors, merely push them gently.

The closing process will then be carried out

automatically.

Make sure that the closing path of the

doors is clear; otherwise injuries may

result.<

Luggage compartment lid/

tailgate

During opening, the luggage compart-

ment lid/tailgate pivots back and up. Make

sure that adequate clearance is available before

opening.<

7. Select a menu item:

> "Relock door if not opened"

The central locking system locks again

after a short time if no door has been

opened.

> "Lock after driving"

The central locking system locks the

vehicle as soon as you start to drive.

Sedan

8. Press the controller.

The setting is selected.

Opening from inside

The setting is stored for the remote control cur-

rently in use.

Unlocking and opening

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Either unlock the doors together with the

button for the central locking system and

then pull the door handle above the armrest

or

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pull on the door handle of each door twice:

the first time unlocks the door, the second

time opens it.

Press button 1 or button 2*: the luggage com-

partment lid opens unless it has been locked.

Opening from outside

Locking

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Use the central locking button to lock all of

the doors simultaneously, or

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press down the lock button of a door.

To prevent you from being locked out, the

open driver's door cannot be locked using

the lock button.

Persons or animals left unattended in a

parked vehicle can lock the doors from

the inside. Always take along the remote control

when leaving the vehicle so that the vehicle can

then be opened from the outside.<

Press the button on the luggage compartment

lid or the

button on the remote control for

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approx. 1 second: the luggage compartment lid

opens.

The handle recesses on the interior trim of the

luggage compartment lid make it easier to pull

down.

All keys, refer to page 28, fit the luggage-com-

partment lid lock.

Emergency release

Locking separately

Turn a key in the lock of the luggage compart-

ment lid to the right past a resistance point and

remove it in the horizontal position.

This locks the luggage compartment lid and

disconnects it from the central locking system.

If you then hand over the remote control without

the integrated key, refer to page 28, no access

is possible via the luggage compartment lid.

This is an advantage when using valet parking,

for example.

Pull the lever in the cargo bay. The luggage

compartment lid is unlocked.

Unlocking again and opening manually

Sports Wagon: opening and closing

rear window

Turn the key toward the left up to the stop: the

luggage compartment lid opens.

Small items can be loaded and unloaded

quickly when the rear window is opened sepa-

rately.

If you use the lock to unlock the luggage

compartment lid while the alarm system

is armed, the alarm will be triggered. You should

therefore unlock the vehicle ahead of time. If the

alarm is inadvertently triggered: switch off the

alarm, refer to page 37.<

Closing

Make sure that the closing path of the

luggage compartment lid is clear, other-

wise injuries may result.<

Press the button: the rear window opens some-

what. It can be swung upward.

Press the window closed to close.

When opening the rear window, the roll-

up cover is raised.<

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If pointed or sharp-edged objects could

strike the rear window while driving, be

sure to provide protection around all edges.

Failure to do so could result in damage to the

heating conductors of the rear window.<

Automatic roll-up cover*

When opening the rear window, the roll-up

cover is raised, and when the rear window is

closed, it is lowered.

When opening the tailgate, the roll-up

cover is raised. Before closing the tail-

gate, press down the roll-up cover until it

engages.<

Make sure that the closing area of the roll-

up cover is clear of obstructions, other-

wise the payload or the roll-up cover may be

damaged.<

Details on the roll-up cover are provided on

page 128.

Opening manually

In case of an electrical malfunction:

1. From the cargo bay, press out the cover 1

Sports Wagon: tailgate

Opening from inside

on the tailgate with a screwdriver.

2. Press the locking bar 2 in the direction of

the arrow.

Press button 1 or button 2*: the tailgate opens

unless it has been locked.

3. Open the tailgate and press in the cover

again.

Opening from outside

The tailgate is locked again as soon as it is

closed.

Closing

Make sure that the closing path of the tail-

gate is clear, otherwise injuries may

result.<

Press the button on the tailgate or the

but-

ton on the remote control for approx. 1 second:

The tailgate opens somewhat. It can be swung

upward.

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Opening tailgate

The tailgate opens automatically when you:

>

Press the button on the outside of the tail-

gate when the vehicle is unlocked.

The handle recesses on the interior trim of the

tailgate make it easier to pull down.

To close the tailgate, merely press it down gen-

tly. The closing process will then be carried out

automatically.

>

Press button 1 or button 2*.

Sports Wagon: automatic tailgate

operation*

Adjusting opening height

You can adjust how far the tailgate is to open.

iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16.

1. Press the

button.

This opens the start menu.

2. Press the controller to open the menu.

3. Select "Settings" and press the controller.

>

Press the

for approx. 1 second.

button on the remote control

4. Select "Vehicle / Tires" and press the con-

troller.

During opening, the tailgate pivots back

and up. Make sure that adequate clear-

ance is available before opening.<

5. Change to upper field if necessary. Turn the

controller until "Door locks" is selected and

press the controller.

Automatic roll-up cover

When the tailgate or rear window are opened,

the roll-up cover is raised, and when the tailgate

and rear window are closed, it is lowered.

6. Select "Tailgate" and press the controller.

Make sure that the closing area of the roll-

up cover is clear of obstructions, other-

wise the payload or the roll-up cover may be

damaged.<

Details on the roll-up cover are provided on

page 128.

7. Turn the controller. The adjustment is

applied; the field can be changed.

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Closing tailgate

Arming and disarming alarm system

Make sure that the closing path of the tail-

gate is clear, otherwise injuries may

result.<

When you lock or unlock the vehicle, either with

the remote control or at the door lock, the alarm

system is armed or disarmed at the same time.

The luggage compartment lid/tailgate can also

be opened with the system armed with the

button on the remote control, refer to page 33.

When the luggage compartment lid/tailgate is

closed, it is locked and monitored again.

Switching off alarm

>

Unlock the vehicle using the remote control,

refer to page 30.

>

Insert the remote control all the way into the

ignition lock.

The tailgate closes automatically when the but-

ton on the inside of the tailgate is pressed.

To interrupt the opening or closing process:

Indicator lamp displays

>

Press the button on the inside of the tail-

gate.

>

Press the button on the outside of the tail-

gate.

Closing is not canceled when you put the

vehicle into motion.<

Alarm system

>

The indicator lamp under the interior rear-

view mirror flashes continuously: the sys-

tem is armed.

The concept

The vehicle alarm system responds:

>

When a door, the hood or the luggage com-

partment lid/tailgate or rear window are

opened

The indicator lamp flashes after locking:

doors, hood, luggage compartment lid/tail-

gate or rear window are not properly closed.

Even if you do not close the alerted area, the

system begins to monitor the remaining

areas, and the indicator lamp flashes con-

tinuously after approx. 10 seconds. How-

ever, the interior motion sensor is not acti-

vated.

>

To movements in the vehicle: interior

motion sensor, refer to page 38

To changes in the vehicle's tilt if someone

attempts to steal the wheels or tow the

vehicle

>

To interruptions in battery voltage

>

The indicator lamp goes out after unlocking:

your vehicle has not been disturbed while

you were away.

Unauthorized operations are briefly signaled by

the alarm system:

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with an acoustic alarm

The indicator lamp flashes after unlocking

until the remote control is inserted into the

ignition lock, however for a maximum of

approx. 5 minutes: your vehicle has been

disturbed while you were away.

by switching on the hazard warning flashers

by flashing the high beams

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Sports Wagon: opening rear window sepa-

rately

Tilt alarm sensor

The tilt of the vehicle is monitored. The alarm

system reacts, e.g. in case of an attempted

wheel theft or towing.

Starting engine

Functional requirement

Interior motion sensor

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The vehicle or the luggage compartment

lid/tailgate can only be locked if the vehicle

detects that the remote control you are car-

rying is outside the vehicle.

In order for the interior motion sensor to func-

tion properly, the windows and glass sunroof*

must be completely closed.

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The next unlocking and locking cycle is not

possible until after approx. 2 seconds.

Avoiding unintentional alarms

The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor

may be switched off at the same time. This pre-

vents unintentional alarms, e.g. in the following

situations:

The engine can only be started if the vehicle

detects that the remote control is located in

the vehicle.

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In two-level garages

Comparison with ordinary remote

control

When transporting on car-carrying trains,

by sea or on a trailer

You can control the functions mentioned previ-

ously with the comfort access or by pressing

the buttons on the remote control. Therefore,

please familiarize yourself with the information

on opening and closing beginning on page 28

beforehand.

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When animals are to remain in the vehicle

Switching off tilt alarm sensor and

interior motion sensor

Press the

again as soon as the vehicle is locked.

button on the remote control

The special features when using comfort

access are described in the following.

The indicator lamp lights up briefly and then

flashes continuously. The tilt alarm sensor and

the interior motion sensor are switched off until

the next time the vehicle is unlocked and subse-

quently locked again.

Should a short delay occur when opening

or closing the windows or the glass sun-

roof, the system is checking whether a remote

control is located in the vehicle. Please repeat

opening or closing if necessary.<

Unlocking

Comfort access*

Comfort access allows you to access your vehi-

cle without having to hold the remote control in

your hand. It is sufficient to carry the remote

control with you, e.g. in your jacket pocket. The

vehicle automatically detects the associated

remote control in the immediate vicinity or in

the interior.

Comfort access supports the following func-

tions:

Grasp a door handle fully, refer to arrow 1, but

do not touch the surfaces, arrow 2 or 3 when

doing so. This corresponds to pressing the

button.

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Unlocking/locking vehicle

Comfort closing

Opening luggage compartment lid/tailgate

separately

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Locking

Switching on radio readiness

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On the driver's door, touch the highlighted

surface, arrow 2, with a finger for approx.

By pressing the Start/Stop button, you switch

on the radio readiness, refer to page 61.

1 second, but do not grasp the door handle.

When doing so, do not depress the brake

or clutch pedal, otherwise the engine will

start immediately.<

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On the remaining doors, touch the high-

lighted surface, arrow 3, with the back of

your hand for approx. 1 second, but do not

grasp the door handle.

Starting engine

This corresponds to pressing the

ton.

but-

You can start the engine or switch on the igni-

tion if a remote control is located in the interior

of the vehicle. It need not be inserted in the igni-

tion lock, refer to page 61.

Please make sure that the ignition and all

electronic systems/consumers are

switched off before locking to save the bat-

tery.<

If you take the remote control with you when

leaving the vehicle with the engine running, a

warning lamp lights up. In addition, a message

appears on the Control Display. As long as no

remote control is detected, it is only possible to

restart the engine within approx. 10 seconds

after it is switched off.

Comfort closing

Hold a finger or the back of your hand against

the surface, arrow 2 or 3, but do not grasp the

door handle while doing so.

The windows and the glass sunroof* are

Switching off engine with automatic

and sport automatic transmission

closed.

Watch during the closing process to be

sure that no one is injured. Removing the

hand from the door handle stops the closing

process immediately.<

The engine can only be switched off in trans-

mission position P, refer to page 62.

To switch off the engine in transmission posi-

tion N, the remote control must be inserted in

the ignition lock.

Opening luggage compartment lid/

tailgate separately

Before driving into a car wash with

automatic and sport automatic

transmission

Press the button on the luggage compartment

lid/tailgate. This corresponds to pressing the

button.

1. Insert remote control into ignition lock.

If a remote control accidentally left in the

cargo bay is detected in the locked vehi-

cle after closing the luggage compartment lid/

tailgate or the rear window, the lid or rear win-

dow opens again. The hazard warning flashers

flash and a signal* sounds.<

2. Depress brake pedal.

3. Engage transmission position N.

4. Switch off the engine.

The vehicle can roll.

Sports Wagon: opening rear window

separately

Press the button on the rear window, refer to

page 34.

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Malfunction

Windows

The comfort access function may malfunction

due to local radio waves. Then open or close the

vehicle with the buttons on the remote control

or with a key. To start the engine following this,

insert the remote control in the ignition lock.

To prevent injuries, exercise care when

closing the windows and keep them in

your field of vision until they are shut.

Always take along the remote control when you

leave the vehicle, otherwise children could, for

example, operate the windows and injure them-

selves.<

When unlocking or locking/comfort closing do

not simultaneously grasp the door handle and

touch the surfaces, arrow 2 or 3. Otherwise, you

may limit the function.

Opening, closing

Replacing battery

If the battery of the remote control is dead, a

message will appear in the Control Display.

1. Remove integrated key from remote con-

trol, refer to page 28.

2. Remove cover.

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Press switch to resistance point:

The window continues to open as long as

you keep the switch pressed.

Press switch beyond resistance point:

The window opens automatically. Pressing

the switch again stops the opening move-

ment.

You can close the windows in the same manner

by pulling the switch.

3. Lay in new battery with positive side facing

upward.

Separate switches for the rear windows are

located in the rear.

4. Press cover closed.

Return used battery to a recycling collec-

For information on using the convenient opera-

tion at the door lock or with the remote control,

refer to page 30 or 32.

tion point or to your BMW center.<

For information on comfort closing with comfort

access, refer to page 39.

After switching off ignition

You can still operate the windows with the

remote control removed or the ignition

switched off for approx. 1 minute, as long as

neither of the front doors has been opened.

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Always press the safety switch when chil-

dren ride in the rear, otherwise uncon-

trolled closing of the windows could lead to

injuries.<

Pinch protection system

If the closing force exceeds a specific value as a

window closes, the closing action is interrupted

and the window reopens slightly.

Despite the pinch protection system,

inspect the window's travel path prior to

closing it, as the safety system might fail to

detect certain kinds of obstructions, such as

thin objects, and the window would continue

closing.

Do not install any accessories in the range of

movement of the windows, otherwise the pinch

protection system will be impaired.<

Glass sunroof*, electric

The glass sunroof is ready for operation with

the ignition switched on, refer to page 61.

To prevent injuries, exercise care when

closing the glass sunroof and keep it in

your field of vision until it is closed.

Always take along the remote control when you

leave the vehicle, otherwise children could, for

example, operate the roof and injure them-

selves.<

Closing without pinch protection

system

In case of danger from outside or if, for example,

ice on the window prevents normal closing, pro-

ceed as follows:

1. Pull the switch beyond the resistance point

and hold. The pinch protection system is

limited and the window opens slightly if the

closing force exceeds a certain value.

2. Pull the switch beyond the resistance point

and hold again within approx. 4 seconds.

The window closes without the pinch pro-

tection system.

Raising

Press the switch.

The closed glass sunroof is raised and the slid-

ing visor opens slightly.

Safety switch

Do not use force to close the sliding visor

with the glass sunroof in its raised posi-

tion, otherwise the mechanism will be dam-

aged.<

Opening, closing

>

Slide the switch back to the resistance

point.

The glass sunroof and the sliding visor open

together for as long as you hold the switch

in this position.

With the safety switch, you can prevent the rear

windows from being opened or closed via the

switches in the rear passenger area, by chil-

dren, for example. The LED lights up when this

safety feature is activated.

>

Briefly press the switch back beyond the

resistance point.

The glass sunroof and the sliding visor open

automatically. Briefly pressing the switch

stops the motion.

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In a similar manner, the glass sunroof closes

when you slide the switch forward. The sliding

visor remains open and can be closed by hand.

Following interruptions in electrical

power supply

After a power loss, the sunroof may only

respond to the raise command. Then have the

system initialized. BMW recommends having

this work done by your BMW center.

For information on using the convenient opera-

tion at the door lock or with the remote control,

refer to page 30 or 32.

For information on comfort closing with comfort

access, refer to page 39.

Moving manually*

In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can

move the glass sunroof manually.

Opening and closing automatically

Briefly press the switch beyond the resistance

point.

1. Fold the cover panel down, if necessary

using a screwdriver from the onboard tool

kit, refer to page 237.

The following movements are also automatic:

>

Press the switch with the sunroof open: the

sunroof is raised all the way.

>

When the sunroof is raised, briefly press the

switch in the opening direction: the sunroof

is opened all the way.

Briefly pressing the switch stops the motion.

Pinch protection system

If the glass sunroof encounters resistance when

closing from roughly the center of the roof

opening or when closing from the raised posi-

tion, the closing action is interrupted and the

glass sunroof reopens a short way.

2. Insert the Allen wrench supplied with the

onboard tool kit, refer to page 237, into the

opening provided. Move the glass sunroof

in the desired direction. The arrow below

indicates the rotation direction for closing.

Despite the pinch protection system,

inspect the sunroof's travel path prior to

closing it, as the safety system might fail to

detect certain kinds of obstructions, such as

very thin objects, and the sunroof would con-

tinue closing.<

Closing without pinch protection

system

In case of danger from outside, slide the switch

forward beyond the resistance point and hold.

The roof closes without the pinch protection

system.

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You can close the sliding visor in a similar man-

ner by sliding the switch forwards.

Sports Wagon:

Panorama glass sunroof

The panorama glass sunroof is ready for opera-

tion with the ignition switched on, refer to

page 61.

Panorama glass sunroof

With the sliding visor open, proceed as

described under Sliding visor.

To prevent injuries, exercise care when

closing the panorama glass sunroof and

keep it in your field of vision until it is closed.

Always take along the remote control when you

leave the vehicle, otherwise children could, for

example, operate the roof and injure them-

selves.<

For information on using the convenient opera-

tion at the door lock or with the remote control,

refer to page 30 or 32.

For information on comfort closing with comfort

access, refer to page 39.

Opening and closing sunroof and

sliding visor together

Briefly press the switch beyond the resistance

point twice consecutively.

Briefly pressing the switch stops the motion.

Comfort modes

>

Press the switch twice with the sunroof

open:

The sunroof is raised.

Raising

When the sunroof is raised, briefly press the

switch twice in the opening direction:

The sunroof is opened all the way.

Press the switch.

The closed sunroof is raised and the sliding

visor opens slightly.

Comfort position

Do not use force to close the sliding visor

with the glass sunroof in its raised posi-

tion, otherwise the mechanism will be dam-

aged.<

The sunroof is not completely open in the com-

fort position. This reduces the wind noises in

the interior.

Each time the panorama glass sunroof is com-

pletely opened or closed, it stops in the comfort

position. If desired, continue the motion follow-

ing this with the switch.

Opening, closing

Sliding visor

You can move the sliding visor independently

with the sunroof closed or raised.

Pinch protection system

>

Slide the switch back to the resistance

point.

The sliding visor opens as long as you keep

the switch in this position.

If the panorama glass sunroof or sliding visor

encounter resistance when closing from

roughly one third of the sunroof opening or

when closing from the raised position, the clos-

ing action is interrupted and the panorama

glass sunroof and sliding visor reopen a little.

>

Briefly press the switch back beyond the

resistance point.

The sliding visor will open automatically.

Briefly pressing the switch stops the

motion.

Despite the pinch protection system,

inspect the sunroof's travel path prior to

closing it, as the safety system might fail to

detect certain kinds of obstructions, such as

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very thin objects, and the sunroof would con-

tinue closing.<

Closing without pinch protection

system

In case of danger from outside, slide the switch

forward beyond the resistance point and hold.

The roof closes without the pinch protection

system.

Following interruptions in electrical

power supply

After a power loss, the sunroof may only

respond to the raise command. Then have the

system initialized. BMW recommends having

this work done by your BMW center.

Moving manually*

In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can

move the sunroof manually.

1. Fold back the cover, using the screwdriver

from the toolkit at the points indicated if

necessary, refer to page 237.

2. Remove the Allen key from the mounting

next to the toolkit and insert it in the open-

ing provided. Move the sunroof in the

desired direction. The arrow below indi-

cates the rotation direction for closing.

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