Get Controls -> Opening and closing Guide for BMW 7 Series 4 Door Fifth Generation (2008-2014)

Opening and closing

Integrated key

Remote control/key

Buttons on the remote control

Press the button on the back of the remote con‐

trol, arrow 1, and pull out the key, arrow 2.

1

2

3

4

Unlocking

The integrated key fits the following locks:

Locking

▷

Driver's door.

Trunk lid.

Opening the trunk lid

Panic mode*, headlamp courtesy delay fea‐

ture

Storage compartment in the front center

armrest.

The storage compartment contains a switch for

separately securing the trunk lid, refer to

page 41.

General information

The vehicle is supplied with two remote controls

with keys.

Replacing the battery

Every remote control contains a replaceable

battery.

The settings called up and implemented when

the vehicle is unlocked depend on which remote

control is used to unlock the vehicle, Personal

Profile, refer to page 33.

In addition, information about service require‐

ments is stored in the remote control, Service

data in the remote control, refer to page 258.

1. Take the integrated key out of the remote

control.

2. Push in the catch with the key, arrow 1.

3. Remove the cover of the battery compart‐

ment; see arrow 2.

4. Insert a battery of the same type with the

positive side facing upwards.

5. Press the cover closed.

32

Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 606 497 - 03 11 490

Take the used battery to a recycling cen‐

ter or to your service center.

Personal Profile

The concept

New remote controls

You can obtain new remote controls from your

service center.

Personal Profile concept

You can set several of your vehicle's functions

to suit your personal needs and preferences.

▷

The settings are automatically saved in the

profile currently activated.

Loss of the remote controls

Lost remote controls can be blocked by your

service center.

▷

Whenthevehicleisunlocked, theprofilethat

was last detected and called up with the re‐

mote control is used.

Emergency detection of remote control

It is possible to switch on the ignition or start the

engine in situations such as the following:

▷

Your personal settings will be recognized

and called up again even if the vehicle has

beenused inthemeantimebysomeoneelse

with another remote control.

▷

Interference of radio transmission to remote

control by external sources.

The individual settings are stored for three Per‐

sonal Profiles and one guest profile.

▷

Discharged battery in the remote control.

A Check Control message is displayed if an at‐

tempt is made to switch on the ignition or start

the engine.

Transmitting the settings

Your personal settings can be taken with you to

another vehicle equipped with the Personal Pro‐

file function. For more information, contact your

service center.

Starting the engine in case of

emergency detection of remote control

Transmission takes place via:

▷

The USB interface*, refer to page 138, in

the glove compartment onto a USB device.

Profile management

Opening the profiles

A different profile can be called up than the one

associated with the remote control currently in

use.

If a corresponding Check Control message ap‐

pears, hold the remote control, as shown,

against the marked area on the steering column

and press the Start/Stop button within 10 sec‐

onds while pressing the brake.

1. "Settings"

33

Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 606 497 - 03 11 490

2. "Profiles"

1. "Settings"

2. "Profiles"

3. "Import profile"

3. Select a profile.

The profile that is opened is assigned to the re‐

mote control currently in use.

4. USB interface, refer to page 138: "USB

device"

Renaming profiles

1. "Settings"

Exporting profiles

Most settings of the active profile and the saved

contacts can be exported.

2. "Profiles"

The current profile is selected.

3. Open "Options".

4. "Rename current profile"

This can be useful for storing and opening per‐

sonal settings, for instance if settings are acci‐

dentally changed or deleted.

1. "Settings"

2. "Profiles"

3. "Export profile"

4. USB interface, refer to page 138: "USB

device"

Using the guest profile

The guest profile can be used to make individual

settings without affecting the three Personal

Profiles.

Resetting profiles

The settings of the active profile are reset to

their default values.

This can be useful for drivers who are using the

vehicle temporarily and do not have their own

profile.

1. "Settings"

2. "Profiles"

1. "Settings"

The current profile is selected.

3. Open "Options".

4. "Reset current profile"

2. "Profiles"

3. The current profile is selected.

4. Open "Guest".

5. Create the settings.

Note: the guest profile cannot be renamed.

Importing profiles

Existing settings and contacts are overwritten

with the imported profile.

34

Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 606 497 - 03 11 490

▷

Radio, refer to page 172: stored stations,

station listened to last, special settings.

Display profile list during start

The profile list can be displayed during each

start for selecting the desired profile.

Backup camera, refer to page 116: selec‐

tion of functions and type of display.

1. "Settings"

Side View, refer to page 118: selection of

the display type.

2. "Profiles"

3. Open "Options".

4. "Display user list at startup"

Language on the Control Display, refer to

page 81.

Lane departure warning, refer to page 94:

last setting, on/off.

Personal Profile settings

The following functions and settings can be

stored in a profile.

Active Blind Spot Detection, refer to

page 95: last setting, on/off.

More information on the settings can be found

under:

Triple turn signal activation, refer to

page 70.

▷

Active Cruise Control: collision warning, re‐

fer to page 110.

Locking the vehicle, refer to page 39: after

a brief period or after starting to drive.

▷

Exterior mirror position, refer to page 58.

CD/Multimedia, refer to page 179: audio

source listened to last.

Central locking system

▷

Dynamic Driving Control: sport program, re‐

fer to page 103.

The concept

The central locking system becomes active

when the driver's door is closed.

Driver's seat position, refer to page 37: au‐

tomatic retrieval after unlocking.

The system simultaneously engages and re‐

leases the locks on the following:

Programmable memory buttons, refer to

page 23: assignment.

▷

Doors.

Head-up Display, refer to page 123: selec‐

tion, brightness and position of the display.

Trunk lid.

Fuel filler flap.

Headlamp courtesy delay feature, refer to

page 84: time setting.

Operating from the outside

▷

Tone, refer to page 170: tone settings.

▷

Via the remote control.

Automatic climate control, refer to

page 125: settings.

Via the driver's door lock*.

Via the door handles*.

▷

Steering wheel position, refer to page 60.

Navigation, refer to page 152: map views,

route criteria, voice output on/off.

Via the button in the trunk lid*.

The following takes place simultaneously when

locking/unlocking the vehicle via the remote

control:

▷

Night Vision with pedestrian detection, refer

to page 120: selection of functions and type

of display.

▷

Anti-theft protection is switched on/off.

Doors cannot be unlocked using the lock

buttons or the door opener.

▷

Daytime running lights*, refer to page 85:

current setting.

Park Distance Control PDC, refer to

page 171: adjusting the signal tone volume.

▷

The welcome lamps, interior lamps and

courtesy lamps* are switched on and off.

35

Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 606 497 - 03 11 490

▷

The alarm system*, refer to page 43, is

armed or disarmed.

3. "Unlock button:"

Operating from the inside

4. Select the desired function:

▷

"Driver's door only"

Only the driver's door and the fuel filler

flap are unlocked. Pressing again un‐

locks the entire vehicle.

Via the button for the central locking system.

If the vehicle has been locked from inside, the

fuel filler flap remains unlocked.

▷

"All doors"

If an accident of a certain severity occurs, the

central locking system unlocks automatically.

The entire vehicle is unlocked.

The hazard warning system and interior lamps

come on.

Convenient opening

The remote control can be used to simultane‐

ously open the windows and the glass sunroof*.

Press and hold the button on the re‐

mote control.

Opening and closing: from the

outside

The windows and the glass sunroof* open.

Releasing the button stops the motion.

Using the remote control

General information

Locking

Press the button on the remote control.

Take the remote control with you

People or animals left unattended in a

parked vehicle can lock the doors from the in‐

side. Always take the remote control with you

when leaving the vehicle so that the vehicle can

then be opened from the outside.◀

Do not lock from the outside

Do not lock the vehicle from the outside if

there are people in it, as the vehicle cannot be

unlocked from inside without special knowl‐

edge.◀

Unlocking

Press the button.

The vehicle is unlocked.

Switching on the interior lamps,

courtesy lamps*, and welcome lamps

Press the button on the remote control

with the vehicle locked.

You can set how the vehicle is to be unlocked.

The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐

rently in use.

Panic mode*

1. "Settings"

You can trigger the alarm system if you find

yourself in a dangerous situation.

2. "Door locks"

36

Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 606 497 - 03 11 490

Press the button on the remote control

for at least 3 seconds.

Retrieving the seat, mirror, and

steering wheel settings

The driver's seat, exterior mirror, and steering

wheel positions selected last are stored for the

currently used remote control.

To switch off the alarm: press any button.

Switching on the headlamp courtesy

delay feature

When the vehicle is unlocked, these positions

are automatically retrieved if this function was

activated.

Briefly press the button on the remote

control.

Pinch hazard when moving back the seat

The duration can be set in the Control Display.

If this function is used, first make sure that

the footwell behind the driver's seat is empty.

Otherwise, people can be injured or objects

damaged when the seat is moved back.◀

Opening the trunk lid

Press the button on the remote control

for approx. 1 second and release.

The adjustment procedure is interrupted:

The trunk lid opens, regardless of whether it was

previously locked or unlocked.

▷

When a seat position switch is pressed.

When a button of the seat, mirror, and steer‐

ing wheel memory is pressed briefly.

During opening, the trunk lid pivots back and up.

Ensure that adequate clearance is available be‐

fore opening.

Activating the setting

1. "Settings"

In some vehicle equipment variants, the trunk lid

can only be opened using the remote control if

the vehicle was unlocked first.

2. "Door locks"

To avoid locking yourself out of the vehicle, do

not place the remote control into the cargo area.

The trunk lid is locked again as soon as it is

pushed closed.

3. "Last seat position auto."

Confirmation signals from the vehicle

1. "Settings"

2. "Door locks"

3. Deactivate or activate the desired confirma‐

tion signals.

▷

"Acoustic sig. lock/unlock"

"Flash when lock/unlock"

Malfunction

If the vehicle can no longer be locked or un‐

locked with the remote control, the battery may

be discharged or there may be interference from

external sources such as mobile phones, metal

objects, overhead power lines, transmission

towers, etc.

If this occurs, unlock or lock the vehicle at the

door lock using the key.

37

Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 606 497 - 03 11 490

For US owners only

Remove the key before pulling the door

handle

The transmitter and receiver units comply with

part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communication

Commission regulations. Operation is governed

by the following:

Before pulling the outside door handle, remove

the key to avoid damaging the paintwork and the

key.◀

FCC ID:

In some country-specific versions, the alarm

system* is triggered if the vehicle is unlocked via

the door lock.

▷

LX8766S.

LX8766E.

LX8CAS.

Manual operation

LX8CAS2.

MYTCAS4.

If an electrical malfunction occurs, lock or unlock

the vehicle using a key via the door lock on the

driver's door.

Compliance statement:

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC

Rules. Operation is subject to the following two

conditions:

Locking the doors and trunk lid at

once*

In some vehicle equipment versions, only the

driver's door can be locked via the door lock.

▷

This device may not cause harmful interfer‐

ence, and

To lock all doors and the trunk lid at once:

▷

this device must accept any interference re‐

ceived, including interference that may

cause undesired operation.

1. With the doors closed, lock the vehicle using

the button for the central locking system in

the interior.

Any unauthorized modifications or changes to

these devices could void the user's authority to

operate this equipment.

2. Unlock and open the driver's or front pas‐

senger door.

3. Lock the vehicle.

Using the door lock

General information

▷

Lock the driver's door using the

integrated key in the door lock, or

▷

Press down the lock button of the front

passenger door and close the door from

the outside.

The fuel filler flap can only be locked using the

remote control.

Do not lock from the outside

Do not lock the vehicle from the outside if

there are people in it, as the vehicle cannot be

unlocked from inside without special knowl‐

edge.◀

38

Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 606 497 - 03 11 490

The vehicle locks automatically after

you drive away.

Opening and closing: from the

inside

Unlocking and opening*

Doors

▷

Either unlock the doors together using the

button for the central locking system and

then pull the door handle above the armrest

or

Automatic Soft Closing*

To close the doors, push lightly.

It is closed automatically.

▷

Pull the door opener twice individually on

each door: the first time unlocks the door,

the second time opens it.

Danger of pinching

Make sure that the closing path of the

doors is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀

Locking and unlocking

Press the button in the vehicle.

The doors and the trunk lid are locked

or unlocked when the front doors are closed, but

they are not secured against theft.

Trunk lid

Opening

The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.

During opening, the trunk lid pivots back and up.

Ensure that adequate clearance is available be‐

fore opening.

Automatic locking

The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐

rently in use.

Opening from the outside

1. "Settings"

2. "Door locks"

3. Select the desired function:

▷

"Lock if no door is opened"

The vehicle locks automatically after a

short period of time if a door is not

opened.

▷

"Lock after start. to drive"

▷

Press the button on the trunk lid.

Press the button on the remote

control for approx. 1 second and re‐

lease.

39

Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 606 497 - 03 11 490

Danger of pinching

Opening from the inside

Push the button in the driver's footwell.

Make sure that the closing path of the

trunk lid is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀

If the vehicle is stationary, the trunk lid opens if

it is not locked.

Do not place the remote control in the

cargo area

Take the remote control with you and do not

leave it in the cargo area; otherwise, the remote

control may be locked inside the vehicle when

the trunk lid is closed.◀

Manual release

All of the vehicle's keys fit the trunk lid lock, lo‐

cated in the license plate recess.

Automatic Soft Closing

To close it completely, push the trunk lid down

lightly.

It is closed automatically.

Locking the vehicle*

Turn the key all the way to the left. The trunk lid

unlocks.

To avoid locking yourself out of the vehicle, do

not place the key or remote control in the cargo

area.

The trunk lid is locked again as soon as it is

pushed closed.

If the trunk lid is opened via the lock with the

alarm system armed, the alarm is triggered.

Press the button on the inside of the trunk lid.

The vehicle is locked completely.

Therefore, unlock the vehicle first.

If the alarm has been triggered accidentally:

switch off the alarm, refer to page 43.

Automatic trunk lid operation*

Opening

The trunk lid opens fully.

Closing

Recessed grips in the interior trim of the trunk

lid make it easier to pull down the lid.

▷

Press the button on the exterior of the trunk

lid.

40

Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 606 497 - 03 11 490

▷

Press the button on the remote

control or in the driver's footwell.

Pressing the button again stops the motion.

The opening process is interrupted as well:

▷

When starting the engine.

When the vehicle starts moving.

By pressing the button in the driver's foot‐

well.

▷

Press the button on the exterior of the trunk

lid.

▷

By pressing the button on the inside of the

trunk lid.

Pressing again stops the motion.

Closing

The closing operation is interrupted:

▷

When starting the engine.

The vehicle starts off with jerks.

Danger of pinching

Make sure that the closing path of the

trunk lid is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀

Do not place the remote control in the

cargo area

Take the remote control with you and do not

leave it in the cargo area; otherwise, the remote

control may be locked inside the vehicle when

the trunk lid is closed.◀

▷

Press the button on the inside of the trunk

lid.

The trunk lid closes automatically.

Pressing again stops the motion.

Manual operation

If an electrical malfunction occurs:

1. Manually unlock the trunk lid, refer to

page 40.

2. Open or close the trunk lid slowly and

smoothly.

Locking separately

The trunk lid can be locked separately using the

switch in the front center armrest.

With Comfort Access:

▷

Press the button, arrow 1, on the inside of

the trunk lid.

▷

Trunk lid secured, arrow 1.

Trunk lid not secured, ar‐

row 2.

The trunk lid closes automatically.

Pressing again stops the motion.

Press the button, arrow 2.

▷

The trunk lid closes automatically and the

vehicle is locked.

Slide the switch into the arrow 1 position. This

secures the trunk lid and disconnects it from the

central locking system.

41

Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 606 497 - 03 11 490

When the center armrest is locked, the tailgate

cannot be accessed. This is beneficial when the

vehicle is parked using valet service. The infra‐

red remote control can be handed out without

the key.

▷

The engine can only be started if the remote

control is inside the vehicle.

Comparison with ordinary remote

control

The functions can be controlled by pressing the

buttons or via Comfort Access.

Emergency unlocking*

Unlocking

Pull the handle inside the cargo area.

The trunk lid unlocks.

Fully grasp a door handle, arrow 1. This corre‐

sponds to pressing the

button.

Comfort Access*

Locking

The concept

The vehicle can be accessed without activating

the remote control.

All you need to do is to have the remote control

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

The vehicle automatically detects the remote

control when it is nearby or in the passenger

compartment.

Comfort Access supports the following func‐

tions:

Press the area on the door handle, arrow 2, with

your finger for approx. 1 second.

▷

Unlocking/locking of the vehicle.

Convenient closing.

This corresponds to pressing the

button.

To save battery power, ensure that the ignition

and all electronic systems and/or power con‐

sumers are switched off before locking the ve‐

hicle.

Unlocking of the trunk lid separately.

Starting the engine.

Functional requirements

▷

There are no external sources of interfer‐

ence nearby.

Convenient closing

Press the area, arrow 2, with your finger and

hold.

To lock the vehicle, the remote control must

be located outside of the vehicle.

In addition to locking, the windows and the glass

sunroof* are closed.

The next unlocking and locking cycle is not

possible until after approx. 2 seconds.

42

Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 606 497 - 03 11 490

Monitor the closing process

Arming and disarming the alarm

system

Monitor the closing process to ensure that

no one becomes trapped.◀

General information

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.

Unlocking the trunk lid separately

Press the button on the exterior of the trunk lid,

refer to page 39.

This corresponds to pressing the

button.

Door lock and armed alarm system

Do not place the remote control in the

cargo area

Unlocking via the door lock will trigger the alarm

on some country-specific versions.

Take the remote control with you and do not

leave it in the cargo area; otherwise, the remote

control may be locked inside the vehicle when

the trunk lid is closed.◀

Trunk lid and armed alarm system

The trunk lid can be opened using the remote

control, even if the alarm system is armed.

Press the button on the remote control

for approx. 1 second and release.

Malfunction

Comfort Access may not function properly if it

experiences interference from external sources

such as mobile phones, metal objects, overhead

power lines, transmission towers, etc.

After the trunk lid is closed, it is locked and

monitored again by the alarm system. The haz‐

ard warning system flashes once.

In some vehicle equipment variants, the trunk lid

can only be opened using the remote control if

the vehicle was unlocked first.

If this occurs, open or close the vehicle using the

buttons on the remote control or use a key in the

door lock.

To subsequently start the engine, hold the re‐

mote control against the marked area on the

steering column, refer to page 33.

Panic mode*

Press the button on the remote control

for at least 3 seconds.

Switching off the alarm

Alarm system*

▷

Unlock the vehicle using the remote control.

With Comfort Access: If you are carrying the

remote control with you, pull on the door

handle.

The concept

The vehicle alarm system responds to:

▷

Opening of a door, the hood or the trunk lid.

Movements in the vehicle: interior motion

sensor, refer to page 44.

▷

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

tempts to steal a wheel or when towing the

car.

▷

Interruptions in battery voltage.

The alarm system briefly indicates tampering:

▷

By sounding an acoustic alarm.

By switching on the hazard warning system.

By flashing the high beams.

43

Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 606 497 - 03 11 490

▷

During transport on car-carrying trains, at

sea or on a trailer.

Indicator lamp on the interior rearview

mirror

When animals are to remain in the vehicle.

Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and

interior motion sensor

Press the button on the remote control

twice in succession.

The indicator lamp lights up for approx. 2 sec‐

onds and then flashes continuously.

The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor

are switched off until the vehicle is locked again.

▷

The indicator lamp flashes briefly every

2 seconds:

The system is armed.

The indicator lamp flashes after locking:

Power windows

The doors, hood or trunk lid is not closed

properly, but the rest of the vehicle is se‐

cured.

General information

Take the remote control with you

After 10 seconds, the indicator lamp flashes

continuously. The interior motion sensor is

not active.

Take the remote control with you when

leaving the vehicle so that children, for example,

cannot operate the power windows and injure

themselves.◀

▷

The indicator lamp goes out after unlocking:

The vehicle has not been tampered with.

The indicator lamp flashes after unlocking

until the engine is started, but no longer than

approx. 5 minutes:

An alarm has been triggered.

Tilt alarm sensor

The tilt of the vehicle is monitored.

The alarm system responds in situations such

as attempts to steal a wheel or tow the car.

Opening

Interior motion sensor

Thewindowsandglasssunroof*mustbeclosed

for the system to function properly.

▷

Press the switch to the resistance

point.

The window opens while the switch is held.

Avoiding unintentional alarms

▷

Press the switch beyond the resist‐

ance point.

The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor

can be switched off together, such as in the fol‐

lowing situations:

The window opens automatically.

Pressing again stops the motion.

▷

In automatic car washes

In duplex garages.

44

Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 606 497 - 03 11 490

Closing

1. Pull the switch past the resistance point and

hold it there.

Danger of pinching

Pinch protection is limited and the window

reopens slightly if the closing force exceeds

a certain value.

Monitor the closing process and make

sure that the closing path of the window is clear;

otherwise, injuries may result.◀

2. Pull the switch past the resistance point

again within approx. 4 seconds and hold it

there.

▷

Pull the switch to the resistance point.

The window closes while the switch is held.

The window closes without pinch protec‐

tion.

Pull the switch beyond the resistance

point.

Safety switch

The following functions can be locked simulta‐

neously, using the switch:

The window closes automatically.

Pressing the switch stops the motion.

Convenient operation, refer to page 36, via the

remote control.

▷

Opening and closing of the rear windows

using the switches in the rear.

Convenient closing, refer to page 42, with Com‐

fort Access*.

▷

Operation of the roller sunblinds* using the

switches in the rear.

▷

Adjustment of the power rear seats*.

Pinch protection

If the closing force exceeds a specific value as a

window closes, the closing action is interrupted.

Adjustment of the power head restraints* in

the rear.

The window reopens slightly.

Switching on and off

Danger of pinching even with pinch pro‐

tection

Press the button.

The LED lights up if the safety function

is switched on.

Even with the pinch protection system, check

that the window's closing path is clear; other‐

wise, the closing action may not stop in certain

situations, e.g., if thin objects are present.◀

Safety switch for rear operation

Press the safety switch when transporting

children in the rear; otherwise, injury may result

if the windows are closed without supervision.◀

Window accessories

Do not install any accessories in the range

of movement of the windows; otherwise, the

pinch protection system will be impaired.◀

Roller sunblinds*

Closing without the pinch protection

system

General information

The safety switch in the driver's door can be

used to prevent children, for example, from op‐

erating the roller blinds using the switches in the

rear.

Danger of pinching

Monitor the closing process and make

sure that the closing path of the window is clear;

otherwise, injuries may result.◀

Press the safety switch in the driver's door. The

LED lights up if the safety function is switched

on.

For example, if there is an external danger or if

ice on the windows prevents a window from

closing normally, proceed as follows:

45

Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 606 497 - 03 11 490

If you are no longer able to move the roller blinds

after having activated them consecutively a

number of times, the system is blocked for a

limited time to prevent overheating. Let the sys‐

tem cool.

Roller blind for rear window

Press the button.

Raising and lowering the roller blinds

together

The roller sunblinds cannot be moved at low in‐

terior temperatures.

Press and hold the button.

Driver's door controls

Glass sunroof, powered*

General information

The glass sunroof and the sliding visor can be

operated together or separately, using the same

switch.

The glass sunroof is operational when the igni‐

tion is switched on.

Danger of pinching

Roller blind for rear window

Monitor the closing process and make

sure that the closing path of the glass sunroof is

clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀

Press the button.

Extending or retracting the roller blinds

together

Take the remote control with you

Take the remote control with you when

leaving the vehicle so that children, for example,

cannot operate the roof and injure themselves.◀

Press and hold the button.

Rear door controls

Tilting the glass sunroof

Roller blind for the side windows

Push switch upward briefly.

Press the button.

▷

The closed roof is tilted and

the sliding visor opens

slightly.

The roller blind can only be extended or re‐

tracted when the side window is closed.

▷

The opened roof closes until

it is in its tilted position. The

46

Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 606 497 - 03 11 490

sliding visor stays completely

open.

Danger of pinching even with pinch pro‐

tection

Pressing the switch again

closes the sliding visor al‐

most completely.

Despite the pinch protection system, check that

the roof's closing path is clear; otherwise, the

closing action may not be interrupted in certain

extreme situations, such as when thin objects

are present.◀

Opening/closing the sliding visor

▷

Press the switch in the de‐

sired direction to the resist‐

ance point and hold it there.

Closing without the pinch protection

system

The sliding visor moves while

the switch is being held.

For example, if there is an external danger, pro‐

ceed as follows:

▷

Press the switch in the desired direction

past the resistance point.

1. Press the switch forward beyond the resist‐

ance point and hold.

The sliding visor moves automatically.

Pressing the switch again stops the motion.

Pinch protection is limited and the roof re‐

opens slightly if the closing force exceeds a

certain value.

Opening/closing the glass sunroof

When the sliding visor is open, proceed as de‐

scribed under Sliding visor.

2. Press the switch forward again beyond the

resistance point and hold until the roof

closes without pinch protection.

Opening/closing the glass sunroof and

sliding visor together

Initializing after a power failure

After a power failure during the opening or clos‐

ing process, the roof can only be operated to a

limited extent.

Briefly press the switch twice in

succession in the desired direc‐

tion past the resistance point.

The glass sunroof and sliding vi‐

sor move together. Pressing the

switch again stops the motion.

Initializing the system

The system can be initialized when the vehicle

is stationary and the engine is running.

Convenient operation, refer to page 36, via the

remote control.

Danger of pinching

Monitor the closing process and make

sure that the closing path of the glass sunroof is

clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀

Convenient closing, refer to page 42, with Com‐

fort Access*.

Press the switch up and hold it

until the initialization is complete:

Pinch protection system

If the closing force when closing the glass sun‐

roof exceeds a certain value, the closing move‐

ment is stopped, beginning at approximately the

middle of the opening in the roof, or from the

tilted position during closing.

▷

Initialization begins within

15 seconds and is completed

when the sunroof and sliding

visor are completely closed.

▷

The roof closes without pinch protection.

The glass sunroof opens again slightly.

47

Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 606 497 - 03 11 490

Controls -> Opening and closing for Your BMW 7 Series 4 Door Fifth Generation (2008-2014)

Related Topics

Controls

Popular Owner Manuals

Latest Owner Manuals