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Controls

Opening and closing

This is beneficial when the vehicle is parked

using valet service. The infrared remote con‐

trol can be handed out without the key.

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The next unlocking and locking cycle is not

possible until after approx. 2 seconds.

The engine can only be started if the re‐

mote control is in the vehicle.

Emergency unlocking

Unlocking

Pull the handle inside the cargo area.

The trunk lid unlocks.

Grasp the handle of a vehicle door completely,

arrow.

This corresponds with pressing the button on

the remote control.

Comfort Access

The concept

Locking

The vehicle can be accessed without activat‐

ing the remote control.

All you need to do is to have the remote con‐

trol with you, such as in your pants pocket.

The vehicle automatically detects the remote

control when it is in close proximity or in the

car's interior.

Comfort Access supports the following func‐

tions:

Touch the surface on the handle of a vehicle

door, arrow, with your finger for approx. 1 sec‐

ond without grasping the door handle.

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Unlocking/locking of the vehicle.

Convenient closing.

Open the trunk lid individually.

Start the engine.

This corresponds with pressing the button on

the remote control.

To save battery power, ensure that the ignition

and all electronic systems and/or power con‐

sumers are turned off before locking the vehi‐

cle.

Functional requirements

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There are no external sources of interfer‐

ence nearby.

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To lock the vehicle, the remote control

must be located outside of the vehicle.

Opening and closing

Controls

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The battery of the remote control is dis‐

charged. Replace the battery, refer to

page 35.

Convenient closing

Monitor closing

Monitor closing to ensure that no one

becomes trapped.◀

Interference of the radio connection from

transmission towers or other equipment

with high transmit power.

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Shielding of the remote control due to

metal objects.

Interference of the radio connection from

mobile phones or other electronic devices

in direct proximity.

Do not transport the remote control together

with metal objects or electronic devices.

In the case of a malfunction, unlock and lock

the vehicle using the buttons of the remote

control or using the integrated key, refer to

page 40.

Touch the surface on the handle of a vehicle

door, arrow, with your finger and hold it there

without grasping the door handle.

This corresponds to pressing and holding

the remote control button.

Adjusting

In addition to locking, the convertible top, the

side windows, and the rear window close, and

the exterior mirrors fold in.

Unlocking

The settings are saved in the active profile, re‐

fer to page 35.

Press the area, arrow, and hold until the

convertible top is fully closed.

Doors

Separately unlocking the trunk lid

1. "Settings"

2. "Doors/key"

Press on the top half of the BMW label.

This corresponds to pressing

mote control button.

the re‐

Select the symbol.

4. Select the desired function:

The situation of the doors does not change.

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"Driver's door only"

Do not place the remote control in the

cargo area

Only the driver's door and the fuel filler

flap are unlocked. Pressing again un‐

locks the entire vehicle.

Take the remote control with you and do not

leave it in the cargo area; otherwise, the re‐

mote control is locked inside the vehicle when

the trunk lid is closed.◀

"All doors"

The entire vehicle is unlocked.

Malfunction

Remote control detection by the vehicle can

among others be malfunctioning under the fol‐

lowing circumstances:

Controls

Opening and closing

Trunk lid

Retrieving the seat, mirror, and

steering wheel settings

The driver's seat, exterior mirror, and steering

wheel position adjusted last will be stored for

the active profile.

Depending on optional features and country

version, this setting is not offered in some

cases.

1. "Settings"

When the vehicle is unlocked, these positions

are automatically retrieved if this function was

activated.

2. "Doors/key"

Select the symbol.

4. Select the desired function:

Pinch hazard when moving back the seat

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"Tailgate"

If this function is used, first make sure

that the footwell behind the driver's seat is

empty. Otherwise, people might get injured or

objects damaged when the seat is moved

back.◀

The trunk lid is opened.

"Tailgate + door(s)"

The trunk lid is opened and the doors

are unlocked.

The adjustment procedure is interrupted:

Confirmation signals from the vehicle

The settings are saved in the active profile, re‐

fer to page 35.

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When a seat position reel is pressed.

When a button of the seat, mirror, and

steering wheel memory is pressed briefly.

1. "Settings"

Activating the setting

1. "Settings"

2. "Doors/key"

3. Deactivate or activate the desired confir‐

mation signals.

2. "Doors/key"

3. "Last seat position autom."

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"Acoustic sig. lock/unlock"

"Flash when lock/unlock"

Alarm system

Automatic locking

The settings are saved in the active profile, re‐

fer to page 35.

The concept

When the vehicle is locked, the vehicle alarm

system responds to:

1. "Settings"

2. "Doors/key"

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Opening a door, the hood or the trunk lid.

Movements in the interior.

3. Select the desired function:

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"Lock if no door is opened"

Changes in the vehicle tilt, e. g., during at‐

tempts at stealing a wheel or when towing

the car.

The vehicle locks automatically after a

short period of time if no door is

opened.

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Disconnected battery voltage.

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"Lock after start driving"

The alarm system briefly signals tampering:

The vehicle locks automatically after

you drive off.

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By sounding an acoustic alarm.

By switching on the hazard warning sys‐

tem.

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By flashing the daytime running lights.

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