CONTROLS -> Opening and closing for Your BMW 7 Series 4 Door Sixth Generation (2015-2021)

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Opening and closing  
Safety information  
Vehicle features and  
options  
Warning  
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐  
cific and optional features offered with the series.  
It also describes features and functions that are  
not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due  
to the selected options or country versions. This  
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐  
tems. When using these functions and systems,  
the applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐  
served.  
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  
remote control with you so that the vehicle can  
be opened from the outside.  
Warning  
For some country versions, unlocking from the  
inside is only possible with special knowledge.  
Remote control  
Persons who spend a lengthy time in the vehi‐  
cle while being exposed to extreme tempera‐  
tures are at risk of injury or death. Do not lock  
the vehicle from the outside when there are  
people in it.  
General information  
Depending on the equipment version, the vehicle  
is delivered with two remote controls or one re‐  
mote control and the BMW display key, refer to  
page 83.  
Each remote control contains a replaceable bat‐  
tery, refer to page 81.  
Warning  
Unattended children or animals in the vehicle  
can cause the vehicle to move and endanger  
themselves and traffic, for instance due to the  
following actions:  
Depending on the equipment and country ver‐  
sion, various settings, refer to page 99, can be  
configured for the button functions.  
A driver profile, refer to page 94, with personal  
settings can be assigned to a remote control.  
▷ Pressing the Start/Stop button.  
▷ Releasing the parking brake.  
To provide information on maintenance require‐  
ments, the service data is stored in the remote  
control, refer to page 368.  
▷ Opening and closing the doors or win‐  
dows.  
▷ Engaging selector lever position N.  
▷ Using vehicle equipment.  
To prevent possible locking in of the remote  
control, take the remote control with you when  
exiting the vehicle.  
There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not  
leave children or animals unattended in the ve‐  
hicle. Take the remote control with you when  
exiting and lock the vehicle.  
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If, due to the settings, only the driver's door and  
fuel filler flap were unlocked, press the button on  
the remote control again to unlock the other ve‐  
hicle access points.  
Overview  
In addition, the following functions are executed:  
▷ If a driver profile, refer to page 94, was as‐  
signed to the remote control, this driver pro‐  
file will be activated and the settings that are  
stored in it will be applied.  
▷ The interior lights are switched on, unless  
they were manually switched off. For switch‐  
ing the interior lights on/off manually, refer to  
page 171.  
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Unlocking  
Locking  
Stationary climate control through Remote  
Engine Startꢀꢁ278  
▷ The rear sun protection of the glass sunroof  
is moved into the position where it was prior  
to locking.  
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Opening the trunk lid  
Press and hold or press three times in quick  
succession: panic mode  
▷ With anti-theft protection: Anti-theft protec‐  
tion is switched off.  
Press briefly: headlight courtesy delay feature  
▷ With alarm system: The alarm system, refer  
to page 101, will be switched off.  
After opening one of the front doors, the vehicle  
is ready for operation, refer to page 44.  
Unlocking  
General information  
The light functions may depend on the ambient  
brightness.  
The behavior of the vehicle when unlocking with  
the remote control depends on the following set‐  
tings, refer to page 99, for unlocking and lock‐  
ing:  
Convenient opening  
Press and hold the button on the re‐  
mote control after unlocking.  
▷ If only the driver's door and the fuel filler flap  
or all access to the vehicle will be unlocked.  
The windows and the glass sunroof are opened,  
as long as the button on the remote control is  
pressed.  
▷ If the unlocking of the vehicle is confirmed  
with a light signal or a sound signal.  
▷ If the welcome light, refer to page 167, is  
switched on when the vehicle is being un‐  
locked.  
Locking  
▷ If the exterior mirrors are automatically folded  
out and in when the vehicle is unlocked and  
locked.  
General information  
The behavior of the vehicle during locking with  
the remote control depends on the following set‐  
tings, refer to page 99:  
Unlocking the vehicle  
▷ If the locking of the vehicle is confirmed with  
a light signal or a sound signal.  
Press the button on the remote control.  
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▷ If the exterior mirrors are automatically folded  
in and out when the vehicle is locked and un‐  
locked.  
The windows, glass sunroof, and front sun pro‐  
tection are closed as long as the button on the  
remote control is pressed.  
▷ If the headlight courtesy delay feature, refer  
to page 168, is activated during locking.  
Switching on the interior and  
exterior lights  
Locking the vehicle  
1. Close the driver's door.  
Press the button on the remote control  
with the vehicle locked.  
The function is not available for the first 10 sec‐  
onds after locking.  
2.  
Press the button on the remote control.  
The following functions are executed:  
▷ The interior lights are switched on, unless  
they were manually switched off. For switch‐  
ing the interior lights on/off manually, refer to  
page 171.  
▷ All doors, the trunk lid, and the fuel filler flap  
are locked.  
▷ The rear sun visor of the glass sunroof is  
closed.  
▷ Depending on the settings, the exterior light‐  
ing, refer to page 167, will be switched on.  
▷ With anti-theft protection: Anti-theft protec‐  
tion is switched on. This prevents the doors  
from being unlocked using the lock buttons  
or the door openers.  
The light functions may depend on the ambient  
brightness.  
▷ With alarm system: The alarm system, refer  
to page 101, will be switched on.  
Trunk lid  
If the drive-ready state is still switched on when  
you lock the vehicle, the vehicle horn honks  
twice. In this case, the drive-ready state must be  
switched off by means of the Start/Stop button.  
General information  
To avoid locking it in the vehicle, do not place the  
remote control in the cargo area.  
You can set up if the doors will be unlocked  
when the trunk lid is opened with the remote  
control. Settings, refer to page 99.  
With Comfort Access:  
convenient closing  
Safety information  
Safety information  
Warning  
Warning  
Body parts can be jammed when operating the  
trunk lid. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that  
the area of movement of the trunk lid is clear  
during opening and closing.  
With convenient closing, body parts can be  
jammed. There is a risk of injury. Make sure  
that the area of movement of the doors is clear  
during convenient closing.  
Closing  
Press and hold the button on the remote  
control in the area close to the vehicle after  
locking.  
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cover with a lever movement of the  
integrated key, arrow 2.  
NOTICE  
During opening, the trunk lid pivots back and  
up. There is a risk of damage to property. Make  
sure that the area of movement of the trunk lid  
is clear during opening and closing.  
Opening  
Press and hold the button on the re‐  
mote control for approx. 1 second.  
3. Push battery in the direction of the arrow us‐  
ing a pointed object and lift it out.  
Panic mode  
You can trigger the alarm system if you find your‐  
self in a dangerous situation.  
▷ Press the button on the remote con‐  
trol and hold for at least 3 seconds.  
▷ Briefly press the button on the remote control  
three times in succession.  
To switch off the alarm: press any button.  
4. Insert a type CR 2032 battery with the posi‐  
tive side facing up.  
Headlight courtesy delay feature  
on  
5. Press the cover closed.  
Press and hold the button on the re‐  
mote control for approx. 1 second.  
Have old batteries disposed of by a deal‐  
er’s service center or another qualified  
service center or repair shop or take  
them to a collection point.  
It is possible to adjust the duration of the head‐  
light courtesy delay feature, refer to page 168.  
Replacing the battery  
1. Remove the integrated key from the remote  
control, refer to page 87.  
Additional remote controls  
Additional remote controls are available from a  
dealer's service center or another qualified serv‐  
ice center or repair shop.  
2. Place the integrated key underneath the bat‐  
tery compartment cover, arrow 1, and lift the  
Loss of the remote controls  
A lost remote control can be blocked and re‐  
placed by a dealer's service center or another  
qualified service center or repair shop.  
If the lost remote control has an assigned driver  
profile, refer to page 94, the connection to this  
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remote control must be deleted. A new remote  
control can then be assigned to the driver profile.  
Switching the drive-ready state on  
via emergency detection of the  
remote control  
Malfunction  
General information  
A Check Control message, refer to page 152, is  
displayed.  
Remote control detection by the vehicle may  
malfunction under the following circumstances:  
▷ The battery of the remote control is dis‐  
charged. For replacing the battery, refer to  
page 81.  
It is not possible to switch on the drive-ready  
state if the remote control has not been de‐  
tected.  
▷ Interference of the radio connection from  
transmission towers or other equipment with  
high transmitting power.  
Proceed as follows in this case:  
▷ Shielding of the remote control due to metal  
objects.  
1. Hold the remote control with its back against  
the marked area on the steering column. Pay  
attention to the display in the instrument  
cluster.  
Do not transport the remote control together  
with metal objects.  
▷ Interference of the radio connection from mo‐  
bile phones or other electronic devices in di‐  
rect proximity to the remote control.  
2. If the remote control is detected:  
Switch on drive-ready state within 10 sec‐  
onds.  
Do not transport the remote control together  
with electronic devices.  
If the remote control is not detected, slightly  
change the position of the remote control and re‐  
peat the procedure.  
▷ Interference of radio transmission by a charg‐  
ing process of mobile devices, for instance  
charging of a mobile phone.  
Frequently Asked Questions  
What precautions can be taken to be able to  
open a vehicle with an accidentally locked in re‐  
mote control?  
▷ The remote control is in direct proximity of  
the wireless charging tray.  
Place the remote control down at a different  
location.  
▷ The options provided by the Remote Serv‐  
ices of the BMW Connected app include the  
ability to lock and unlock a vehicle.  
In the case of interference, the vehicle can be  
unlocked and locked from the outside with the  
integrated key, refer to page 87.  
This requires an active BMW Connected‐  
Drive contract and the BMW Connected app  
must be installed on a smartphone.  
▷ Unlocking the vehicle can be requested via  
the BMW ConnectedDrive Call Center.  
An active BMW ConnectedDrive contract is  
required.  
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BMW display key  
Warning  
Unattended children or animals in the vehicle  
can cause the vehicle to move and endanger  
themselves and traffic, for instance due to the  
following actions:  
General information  
The BMW display key is supplied with an addi‐  
tional mechanical key. If the display key is used,  
the mechanical key should be carried with you,  
for instance in the wallet. The mechanical key is  
used like the integrated key, refer to page 87.  
▷ Pressing the Start/Stop button.  
▷ Releasing the parking brake.  
▷ Opening and closing the doors or win‐  
dows.  
The display key supports all functions of the  
standard remote control.  
▷ Engaging selector lever position N.  
▷ Using vehicle equipment.  
In addition, the following functions are also avail‐  
able:  
▷ Display status of doors and windows.  
There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not  
leave children or animals unattended in the ve‐  
hicle. Take the remote control with you when  
exiting and lock the vehicle.  
▷ Display status of the anti-theft warning sys‐  
tem.  
▷ Display service information.  
▷ Call up range with available fuel.  
Overview  
▷ Stationary climate control through Remote  
Engine Start  
▷ Remote Control Parking.  
Safety information  
Warning  
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  
remote control with you so that the vehicle can  
be opened from the outside.  
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Opening the trunk lid  
Unlocking  
Press and hold or press three times in quick  
succession: panic mode  
Press briefly: headlight courtesy delay feature  
Warning  
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Locking  
For some country versions, unlocking from the  
inside is only possible with special knowledge.  
Park button  
Display  
Persons who spend a lengthy time in the vehi‐  
cle while being exposed to extreme tempera‐  
tures are at risk of injury or death. Do not lock  
the vehicle from the outside when there are  
people in it.  
Back  
Switch the display on/off  
Micro-USB charging socket  
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Swipe to the right or left with a finger to change  
between the pages.  
Reception range  
The number of available display key functions  
depends on the distance from the vehicle.  
If further information is available on a page, tap  
the appropriate symbol.  
▷ When you are in close proximity to the vehi‐  
cle, all functions of the display key are availa‐  
ble.  
To return to the original page:  
symbol beneath the display.  
tap on the  
▷ The status information can be called up in the  
extended reception range.  
Lower status line  
The lower status line indicates whether or not  
the display key is within reception range, refer to  
page 84.  
With parked-car heating: the parked-car heat‐  
ing can be operated.  
Without parked-car heating: the parked-car  
ventilation can be operated.  
▷ "Connected": the display key is within recep‐  
tion range.  
▷ Outside of the reception range of the vehicle,  
you can display the last transmitted status in‐  
formation from the vehicle.  
▷ "Updated": the display key is not within re‐  
ception range. It indicates when the last data  
transfer from the vehicle took place.  
The symbol is shown on the display if one of  
the buttons is pressed outside of the reception  
range.  
Switching on/off  
The display will go out automatically after a brief  
period to conserve battery power.  
Display  
To hide the display manually:  
General information  
The display is divided into the upper status line,  
the information area, and the lower status line.  
Press the button on the left side of the display  
key. For an overview, refer to page 83.  
To show the display:  
1. Press the button on the left side of the dis‐  
play key.  
Upper status line  
The upper status line displays the following infor‐  
mation:  
2. Then, swipe with your finger from bottom to  
top to unlock the screen lock.  
▷
Vehicle secured.  
To switch off the display to increase the usable  
battery life:  
Vehicle not secured.  
▷ Set time in the vehicle.  
1. If necessary, cancel the screen lock.  
▷
Charge state of the display key battery.  
2. Press and hold the button on the left side of  
the display key for longer than 4 seconds.  
Information area  
The information area can be used to access in‐  
formation and perform additional functions.  
3. "OK"  
To switch the display on:  
Press the button on the left side of the display  
key.  
If the information area contains more than one  
page, then page indicators are shown beneath  
the information.  
Operating concept  
The relevant submenus can be accessed from  
the following main menus:  
A solid indicator denotes the current  
page.  
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▷ Charge the battery for at least three hours  
before using the display key for the first time  
or if the key has not been used for an ex‐  
tended period.  
Main menu  
Information/Function  
"Security  
information"  
/
Door status.  
Alarm system status.  
▷ The display key can be used while it is being  
charged via the USB port. If the battery is fully  
discharged, it may take some time before the  
display key can be used again.  
After alarm triggering: date,  
time, and reason for triggering  
the alarm.  
▷ Due to the large number of USB chargers  
available on the market, it cannot be guaran‐  
teed that every charger will function properly.  
The charging duration depends on the  
charger used.  
Window status.  
Glass sunroof status.  
"Vehicle  
information"  
Maintenance indicators of Con‐  
dition Based Service CBS, re‐  
fer to page 368.  
▷ Charging via the USB port may heat up the  
charger and the display key.  
Charging in the wireless charging tray may  
heat up the tray and the display key.  
Status of the roadside parking  
lights.  
At higher temperatures, the charge current  
through the display key may be reduced, and  
in isolated cases the charge process may be  
interrupted temporarily.  
"Mobility info" Range with available fuel.  
"Precondit.  
setting"  
With parked-car heating: oper‐  
ate parked-car heating, refer to  
page 276.  
▷ When inserting the display key into the wire‐  
less charging tray, make sure there are no  
objects between it and the wireless charging  
tray.  
Without parked-car heating:  
operate parked-car ventilation,  
refer to page 276.  
Stationary climate control  
through Remote Engine Start,  
refer to page 278  
Safety information  
Warning  
"R/C parking" Remote Control Parking, refer  
to page 257.  
When charging a device that meets the Qi  
standard in the wireless charging tray, any  
metal objects located between the device and  
the tray can become very hot. If smart cards,  
memory cards or cards with magnetic strips are  
placed between the device and the tray, this  
may impair card function. There is a risk of in‐  
jury and risk of damage to property. When  
charging mobile devices, make sure there are  
no objects between the device and the tray.  
Display key battery  
General information  
Follow the following information:  
▷ If the charge state of the display key battery  
declines, the display is switched off automati‐  
cally. The battery must be recharged so that  
the display can be switched back on. The op‐  
erability of the standard buttons is retained  
until the battery is completely discharged.  
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Do not transport the display key together with  
metal objects or electronic devices.  
Charging  
Via USB  
In the case of interference, the vehicle can also  
be unlocked and locked from the outside with  
the mechanical key.  
Connect the display key via the micro-USB  
charging socket to a USB port.  
In the wireless charging tray  
Switching on drive-ready state via  
emergency detection of the BMW  
display key  
1. Open the tray cover.  
2. Place the display key into the middle of the  
wireless charging tray in front of the cup  
holder.  
It is not possible to switch on the drive-ready  
state if the display key has not been detected.  
Proceed as follows in this case:  
Ensure that the display is facing up.  
3. Close the tray cover.  
1. Hold the display key with its back against the  
marked area on the steering column. Pay at‐  
tention to the display in the instrument clus‐  
ter.  
Malfunction  
General information  
2. If the display key is detected:  
A Check Control message is displayed.  
Switch on drive-ready state within 10 sec‐  
onds.  
BMW display key detection by the vehicle may  
malfunction under the following circumstances:  
If the display key is not detected, slightly change  
the position of the display key and repeat the  
procedure.  
▷ The battery of the display key is discharged.  
Charge the battery, refer to page 85.  
▷ Interference of the radio connection from  
transmission towers or other equipment with  
high transmitting power.  
Resetting the BMW display key  
If the charged display key cannot be switched on  
anymore or if the display does not respond to  
entries anymore, the display key can be reset.  
▷ Shielding of the display key due to metal ob‐  
jects.  
Press and hold the button on the left side of the  
display key for at least 20 seconds, until some‐  
thing appears on the display.  
▷ Interference of the radio connection from mo‐  
bile phones or other electronic devices in di‐  
rect proximity.  
▷ Interference of radio transmission by a charg‐  
ing process of mobile devices, for instance  
charging of a mobile phone.  
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Removing  
Integrated key  
General information  
The driver's door can be locked and unlocked  
without the remote control using the integrated  
key.  
The integrated key also fits the glove compart‐  
ment.  
Safety information  
Press the button, arrow 1, and pull out the  
integrated key, arrow 2.  
Warning  
For some country versions, unlocking from the  
inside is only possible with special knowledge.  
Locking/unlocking via the door  
lock  
1. Pull and hold the door handle outward with  
one hand.  
Persons who spend a lengthy time in the vehi‐  
cle while being exposed to extreme tempera‐  
tures are at risk of injury or death. Do not lock  
the vehicle from the outside when there are  
people in it.  
NOTICE  
The door lock is permanently joined with the  
door. The door handle can be moved. When  
pulling the door handle with the integrated key  
inserted, paint or the integrated key can be  
damaged. There is a risk of damage to prop‐  
erty. Remove the integrated key before pulling  
the outside door handle.  
2. Guide one finger of your other hand from the  
back under the cover and push the cover out.  
3. Use the thumb of the hand on the door han‐  
dle to push the cover toward the rear of the  
vehicle.  
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4. Remove the cover.  
Overview  
5. Unlock or lock the door lock using the  
integrated key.  
Buttons for the central locking system.  
The other doors must be unlocked or locked  
from the inside.  
Locking  
Press the button with the front doors  
closed.  
Alarm system  
The alarm system is not switched on if the vehi‐  
cle is locked with the integrated key.  
▷ The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.  
▷ The vehicle is not secured against theft when  
locking.  
The alarm system is triggered when the door is  
opened, if the vehicle has been unlocked via the  
door lock.  
Unlocking  
In order to stop the alarm, unlock the vehicle with  
the remote control, if necessary through emer‐  
gency detection of the remote control, refer to  
page 82.  
Press the button.  
Opening  
▷
Press the button to unlock all the  
doors.  
Buttons for the central  
locking system  
Pull the door opener above the armrest.  
▷ Front doors: pull the door handle on the door  
to open the door. The other doors remain  
locked.  
General information  
In the event of a severe accident, the vehicle is  
automatically unlocked. The hazard warning sys‐  
tem and interior lights come on.  
▷ Back doors: pull twice on the door handle on  
the door to be opened; the first time unlocks  
the door, the second time opens it. The other  
doors remain locked.  
Comfort Access  
Concept  
The vehicle can be accessed without activating  
the remote control.  
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All you need to do is to have the remote control  
with you, such as in your pants pocket.  
Unlocking the vehicle  
The vehicle automatically detects the remote  
control when it is in close proximity or in the car's  
interior.  
General information  
Comfort Access supports the following func‐  
tions:  
▷ Unlocking and locking the vehicle from the  
door handle.  
Grasp the handle of a vehicle door completely.  
▷ Convenient closing.  
▷ Touchless unlocking and locking of the vehi‐  
cle.  
Locking  
General information  
▷ Opening trunk lid.  
The behavior of the vehicle during locking via the  
Comfort Access depends on the following set‐  
tings, refer to page 99:  
▷ Opening and closing the trunk lid with no-  
touch activation.  
▷ If the locking of the vehicle is confirmed with  
a light signal or a sound signal.  
Functional requirements  
▷ To lock the vehicle, the remote control must  
be located outside of the vehicle near the  
doors.  
▷ If the exterior mirrors are automatically folded  
out and in when the vehicle is unlocked and  
locked.  
▷ The next unlocking and locking cycle is not  
possible until after approx. 2 seconds.  
▷ If the headlight courtesy delay feature, refer  
to page 168, is activated during locking.  
Unlocking  
Locking the vehicle  
General information  
Close the driver's door.  
The behavior of the vehicle during unlocking via  
the Comfort Access depends on the following  
settings, refer to page 99:  
▷ If the unlocking of the vehicle is confirmed  
with a light signal or a sound signal.  
▷ If the welcome light, refer to page 167, is  
switched on when the vehicle is being un‐  
locked.  
▷ If the exterior mirrors are automatically folded  
out and in when the vehicle is unlocked and  
locked.  
Touch the grooved surface on the handle of a  
closed vehicle door with your finger for approx.  
1 second without grasping the door handle.  
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Safety information  
Convenient closing  
Safety information  
Warning  
Body parts can be jammed when operating the  
trunk lid. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that  
the area of movement of the trunk lid is clear  
during opening and closing.  
Warning  
With convenient closing, body parts can be  
jammed. There is a risk of injury. Make sure  
that the area of movement of the doors is clear  
during convenient closing.  
NOTICE  
During opening, the trunk lid pivots back and  
up. There is a risk of damage to property. Make  
sure that the area of movement of the trunk lid  
is clear during opening and closing.  
Closing  
Opening  
Touch the grooved surface on the handle of a  
closed vehicle door with your finger and hold it  
there without grasping the door handle.  
In addition to locking, the windows and glass  
sunroof will be closed.  
Press the button on the exterior of the trunk lid.  
Opening the trunk lid  
General information  
If you open the trunk lid via Comfort Access,  
locked doors will not be unlocked.  
Opening and closing the trunk lid  
with no-touch activation  
Concept  
To avoid locking it in the vehicle, do not place the  
remote control in the cargo area.  
The trunk lid can be opened and closed with no-  
touch activation using the remote control you are  
carrying. Two sensors detect a forward-directed  
foot motion in the central rear area and the trunk  
lid is opened or closed.  
General information  
To avoid locking it in the vehicle, do not place the  
remote control in the cargo area.  
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If the remote control is in the sensor area, the  
trunk lid may open or close inadvertently if you  
unintentionally move your foot or if a foot move‐  
ment is detected.  
this movement, the leg must pass through  
the ranges of both sensors.  
The sensor has an approximate range of  
5 ft/1.50 m extending from the rear of the vehi‐  
cle.  
If you open the trunk lid with no-touch activation,  
locked doors will not be unlocked.  
Safety information  
Opening  
Warning  
Perform the foot movement described earlier.  
During no-touch activation, vehicle parts may  
be touched, such as the hot exhaust gas sys‐  
tem. There is a risk of injury. When moving your  
foot, make sure you have a firm stance and do  
not touch the vehicle.  
Before the trunk lid opens, the hazard warning  
system flashes.  
Moving your foot again will stop the opening mo‐  
tion, and moving it one more time after that will  
close the trunk lid.  
Closing  
Warning  
Perform the foot movement described earlier.  
Body parts can be jammed when operating the  
trunk lid. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that  
the area of movement of the trunk lid is clear  
during opening and closing.  
The hazard warning system flashes and an  
acoustic signal sounds.  
Moving your foot again will stop the closing mo‐  
tion, and moving it one more time after that will  
re-open the trunk lid.  
NOTICE  
Touchless vehicle unlocking and  
locking  
During opening, the trunk lid pivots back and  
up. There is a risk of damage to property. Make  
sure that the area of movement of the trunk lid  
is clear during opening and closing.  
Concept  
The vehicle will be unlocked when the driver ap‐  
proaches the locked vehicle with the remote  
control.  
Performing the foot movement  
1. Stand in the middle behind the vehicle at ap‐  
prox. one arm's length away from the rear of  
the vehicle.  
When the driver walks away from the unlocked  
vehicle with the remote control, the vehicle will  
be locked.  
2. Wave a foot under the vehicle in the direction  
of travel and immediately pull it back. With  
General information  
The vehicle will be unlocked when an authorized  
remote control is detected in the unlocking zone.  
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The unlocking zone is located within a radius of  
approx. 3 ft/1 m around the door handles.  
Functional requirements  
▷ The drive-ready state must be turned off.  
The vehicle will be locked when the remote con‐  
trol leaves the locking zone.  
▷ Unlocking: when entering the unlocking zone,  
the doors and trunk lid must be closed.  
The locking zone is located within a radius of ap‐  
prox. 7 ft/2 m around the door handles.  
▷ Locking: when leaving the locking zone, the  
doors and trunk lid must be closed.  
If the remote control is located in the unlocking  
zone for an extended period of time without  
movement, the vehicle will be locked automati‐  
cally.  
▷ If the vehicle was locked with the remote  
control, it cannot be unlocked touchless. In  
this case, unlock the vehicle using the out‐  
side door handle.  
If a passenger is detected in the front passenger  
seat during locking and the safety belt of the  
front passenger is engaged in the safety belt  
buckle during locking:  
▷ If the vehicle was unlocked with the remote  
control, it cannot be locked touchless without  
driving the vehicle first. In this case, lock the  
vehicle using the outside door handle.  
▷ The vehicle will be locked but not secured  
against theft.  
▷ For touchless locking of the vehicle, no sec‐  
ond remote control can be located in the  
locking zone.  
▷ The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.  
The behavior of the vehicle during touchless un‐  
locking and locking depends on the following  
settings, refer to page 99:  
▷ If the vehicle has been in the idle state for  
several days, touchless unlocking and locking  
is not possible until after the vehicle has been  
driven.  
▷ If the automatic unlocking is active.  
▷ If the automatic locking is active.  
Malfunction  
Remote control detection by the vehicle may  
malfunction under the following circumstances:  
▷ If only the driver's door and the fuel filler flap  
or all access to the vehicle will be unlocked.  
Only driver's door and fuel filler flap: the driv‐  
er's door and fuel filler flap will only be un‐  
locked when the driver approaches the vehi‐  
cle on the driver's side.  
▷ The battery of the remote control is dis‐  
charged. For replacing the battery, refer to  
page 81.  
▷ Interference of the radio connection from  
transmission towers or other equipment with  
high transmitting power.  
All vehicle entry points: the vehicle will be un‐  
locked regardless of the side on which the  
driver approaches the vehicle.  
▷ Shielding of the remote control due to metal  
objects.  
▷ If the unlocking and locking of the vehicle is  
confirmed with a light signal or a sound sig‐  
nal.  
Do not transport the remote control together  
with metal objects.  
▷ If the welcome light, refer to page 167, is  
switched on when the vehicle is being un‐  
locked.  
▷ Interference of the radio connection from mo‐  
bile phones or other electronic devices in di‐  
rect proximity to the remote control.  
▷ If the headlight courtesy delay feature, refer  
to page 168, is activated during locking.  
Do not transport the remote control together  
with electronic devices.  
▷ If the exterior mirrors are automatically folded  
out and in when the vehicle is unlocked and  
locked.  
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Wet or snowy conditions may disrupt the locking  
request recognition function on the door han‐  
dles.  
Opening and Closing  
Opening  
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 87.  
From the outside  
Trunk lid  
General information  
To avoid locking it in the vehicle, do not place the  
remote control in the cargo area.  
Depending on the vehicle equipment and coun‐  
try version, it is also possible to have the doors  
unlocked. To perform settings, refer to  
page 99.  
▷ Without Comfort Access: unlock the vehicle,  
then press the button on the outside of the  
trunk lid.  
With Comfort Access: unlock the vehicle or  
carry the remote control with you and then  
press the button on the outside of the trunk  
lid.  
The trunk lid cannot be opened when the vehicle  
is in valet parking mode, refer to page 98.  
Safety information  
▷
Press and hold the button on the re‐  
mote control for approx. 1 second.  
Warning  
Depending on the setting, the doors may also  
be unlocked. Opening with the remote con‐  
trol, refer to page 80.  
Body parts can be jammed when operating the  
trunk lid. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that  
the area of movement of the trunk lid is clear  
during opening and closing.  
From the inside  
Press the button in the storage compart‐  
ment of the driver's door.  
NOTICE  
During opening, the trunk lid pivots back and  
up. There is a risk of damage to property. Make  
sure that the area of movement of the trunk lid  
is clear during opening and closing.  
Interruption of the opening procedure  
The opening operation is interrupted:  
▷ When the vehicle starts moving.  
▷ By pressing the button on the outside of the  
trunk lid. Pressing again closes the trunk lid.  
▷ By pressing the button on the inside of the  
trunk lid. Pressing again closes the trunk lid.  
▷ By pressing the button on the remote control.  
Pressing again continues the opening mo‐  
tion.  
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▷ By pressing or pulling the button in the driv‐  
er's door. Pressing again continues the open‐  
ing motion.  
Malfunction  
In the event of an electrical malfunction, operate  
the unlocked trunk lid manually with a slow and  
smooth motion.  
Closing  
Trunk emergency unlocking  
From the outside  
▷
Press the button on the inside of the  
trunk lid.  
With Comfort Access:  
▷
Press the button on the inside of the  
trunk lid.  
The vehicle will be locked after closing the  
trunk lid. The driver's door must be closed for  
this purpose and the remote control must be  
outside of the vehicle in the area of the trunk  
lid.  
Pull the handle inside the cargo area.  
The trunk lid unlocks.  
From the inside  
Pull and hold the button in the storage  
Automatic Soft Closing  
Safety information  
Warning  
compartmenr of the driver's door.  
The remote control must be located inside the  
vehicle for this function.  
An acoustic signal sounds before the trunk lid is  
closed.  
Body parts can be jammed while operating the  
doors. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that  
the area of movement of the doors is clear dur‐  
ing opening and closing.  
Interruption of the closing procedure  
The closing procedure is interrupted in the fol‐  
lowing situations:  
Closing  
▷ If the vehicle starts off with a jerky movement.  
To close the doors, push lightly.  
▷ By pressing the button on the outside of the  
trunk lid. Pressing again re-opens the trunk  
lid.  
Closing occurs automatically.  
▷ By pressing the button on the inside of the  
trunk lid. Pressing again re-opens the trunk  
lid.  
Driver profiles  
Concept  
▷ By releasing the button in the driver's door.  
Pulling again and holding continues the clos‐  
ing motion.  
Driver profiles can be created to store personal  
vehicle settings. If the vehicle is used by multiple  
drivers, each driver can create his personal driver  
profile. When a driver profile is selected, the vehi‐  
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cle will automatically apply the stored settings in  
the driver profile.  
Setup assistant  
The setup assistant is offered in new vehicles for  
a limited period of time on the Welcome screen  
to configure the most important settings for the  
vehicle.  
General information  
Three personal driver profiles can be created.  
Each driver profile can be protected with a PIN to  
prevent other drivers from viewing and modifying  
the stored settings.  
The driver is guided step by step through the fol‐  
lowing functions:  
▷ Setting the system language.  
In addition, a guest profile is available that can be  
selected by any driver. The guest profile is active  
when a personal driver profile has not been se‐  
lected.  
▷ Pairing mobile devices with the vehicle.  
▷ Non-ConnectedDrive countries: Assign pro‐  
file name.  
▷ ConnectedDrive countries:  
Changes to the vehicle settings are automatically  
stored in the active driver profile or in the guest  
profile.  
Enable continuous synchronization between  
the ConnectedDrive account and the driver  
profile.  
A remote control can be assigned to a driver pro‐  
file so that the vehicle will apply the settings as  
soon as the driver unlocks the vehicle. As soon  
as the vehicle detects the remote control, the  
corresponding driver profile will be activated.  
Stored settings in the ConnectedDrive ac‐  
count are transferred to the vehicle. If a Con‐  
nectedDrive account has not yet been cre‐  
ated, it must be created in the  
ConnectedDrive portal.  
ConnectedDrive countries: The settings stored  
in the driver's profile can be synchronized with  
the personal BMW ConnectedDrive account. It is  
thereby possible to use these settings in other  
BMW vehicles as well.  
▷ Confirm the consent for the transmission of  
vehicle related data.  
▷ Configure the voice command to start the  
voice command response.  
▷ Switch on the gesture control.  
Functional requirements  
When switching the driver profile, the vehicle  
must move at a maximum of walking speed.  
The selected settings are stored in the active  
driver's profile.  
Guest profile  
The guest profile can be activated by any driver.  
Vehicle settings that are entered when the guest  
profile is active will be stored in the guest profile.  
Welcome screen  
After the Control Display is switched on, the Wel‐  
come screen will be displayed.  
The following actions can be carried out on the  
Welcome screen:  
In the following cases the guest profile is auto‐  
matically active:  
▷ Selecting a driver profile.  
▷ A driver profile has not been created yet.  
▷ Starting the set-up assistant.  
▷ No driver profile has been assigned to the re‐  
mote control that was used to unlock the ve‐  
hicle.  
This option is offered in new vehicle for a lim‐  
ited period of time.  
As soon as the engine is started or any button is  
pressed, the Welcome screen will be hidden.  
▷ No driver profile has been assigned to the  
digital key that was used to unlock the vehi‐  
cle.  
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▷ It is not clear which driver profile must be ac‐  
tivated.  
mote control, the corresponding driver profile  
will be activated.  
The following limitations apply:  
If the remote control is not carried with you or  
the remote control is not recognized, the  
driver profile can only be selected on the  
Welcome screen when the PIN protection  
has been set up.  
▷ The guest profile cannot be renamed.  
▷ It is not possible to assign the recognition to  
the guest profile.  
▷ PIN protection is not possible.  
6. "Activate linkage"  
▷ ConnectedDrive countries: It is not possible  
to synchronize with a ConnectedDrive ac‐  
count.  
Setting up PIN protection  
A driver profile without recognition and without  
PIN protection can be activated and changed by  
any driver.  
The guest profile is selected on the Welcome  
screen or via iDrive:  
1. "CAR"  
A driver profile with recognition cannot be acti‐  
vated without remote control and without digital  
key if the PIN protection was not set up.  
2. "Driver profiles"  
3. "Guest"  
Non-ConnectedDrive countries: If PIN protection  
was not set up or the PIN is not known, the driv‐  
er's profile cannot be activated.  
4. "Log in"  
Creating a driver profile  
A driver profile is created on the Welcome  
screen or via iDrive:  
ConnectedDrive countries: If PIN protection was  
not set up or the PIN is not known, the driver's  
profile can be activated with the access data of  
the corresponding ConnectedDrive account.  
1. "CAR"  
Via iDrive:  
2. "Driver profiles"  
3. Move the Controller to the right.  
4. "Create driver profile"  
1. "CAR"  
2. "Driver profiles"  
3. "Driver recognition"  
4. "using PIN"  
ConnectedDrive countries: A ConnectedDrive  
account must be assigned to a driver profile. An  
existing account can be used or a new account  
must be created.  
Changing/canceling the  
recognition function  
Selecting recognition  
If the vehicle and remote control will be handed  
over for maintenance, for instance, the recogni‐  
tion function should be canceled with the remote  
control. The handed over remote control can  
then no longer be used to access the personal  
driver profile. If the driver profile was protected  
with a PIN, undesired access will no longer be  
possible.  
The settings for the recognition are entered on  
the Welcome screen or via iDrive:  
1. "CAR"  
2. "Driver profiles"  
3. Move the Controller to the right.  
4. "Driver recognition"  
5. "with vehicle key"  
If another remote control is assigned to a driver  
profile, the current assignment must be canceled  
first.  
A remote control is assigned to the driver  
profile. As soon as the vehicle detects the re‐  
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Via iDrive:  
The name that was assigned when the driver  
profile was set up can be changed via iDrive:  
1. "CAR"  
1. "CAR"  
2. "Driver profiles"  
3. "Driver recognition"  
4. "with vehicle key"  
5. "Activate linkage"  
2. "Driver profiles"  
3. Select driver profile.  
4. "Settings"  
5. Enter a profile name.  
Selecting a driver profile  
6.  
Select the symbol.  
Depending on the recognition setting, the driver  
profile will be selected automatically.  
Selecting a profile picture  
If the guest profile is active, the driver profile will  
be selected on the Welcome screen or via iDrive:  
Via iDrive:  
1. "CAR"  
1. "CAR"  
2. "Driver profiles"  
3. "Avatar"  
2. "Driver profiles"  
3. Select driver profile.  
4. "Log in"  
4. Select the desired profile picture.  
Deleting the driver profile  
Via iDrive:  
All settings stored in the selected driver profile  
are automatically applied.  
1. "CAR"  
Switching synchronization with  
the ConnectedDrive account  
on/off  
2. "Driver profiles"  
3. "Settings"  
4. "Remove driver profile"  
5. Select the desired driver profile.  
6. "Delete now"  
ConnectedDrive countries:  
The settings stored in the driver's profile are  
synchronized with the personal ConnectedDrive  
account. This means that it is possible to use the  
personal settings in other BMW vehicles with  
ConnectedDrive access as well.  
ConnectedDrive countries: If the driver profile  
was synchronized with a ConnectedDrive ac‐  
count, the stored data in the ConnectedDrive ac‐  
count will be retained.  
The synchronization with the ConnectedDrive  
account is enabled in the setup assistant or via  
iDrive:  
System limits  
A clear detection of the desired remote control  
may not be possible in the following cases, for in‐  
stance:  
1. "CAR"  
2. "Driver profiles"  
3. "Settings"  
▷ The driver unlocks the vehicle via Comfort  
Access and has multiple remote controls with  
him or her.  
4. "Synchronize driver profile"  
5. "Synchronize driver profile"  
▷ The driver changes, but the vehicle is not  
locked and unlocked.  
Renaming a driver profile  
Non-ConnectedDrive countries:  
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▷ When multiple remote controls are located  
outside on the driver's side of the vehicle.  
▷ At least one driver profile has an assigned  
ConnectedDrive account.  
If the remote control was not detected clearly,  
unlock the vehicle by pressing button for the de‐  
sired remote control.  
Accessing the menu for the valet  
parking mode  
ConnectedDrive countries:  
Via the switch-off screen  
A driver profile can only be created and  
After switching off drive-ready state the switch-  
off screen will be displayed. Select the entry for  
the valet parking mode on the switch-off screen.  
synchronized with the ConnectedDrive account  
when cellular network reception is available.  
The use of personal settings that are stored in  
the ConnectedDrive account in other vehicles is  
subject to technical limitations. For example, set‐  
tings may be stored for a system that is not avail‐  
able, or available in a non-compatible version, in  
other vehicles.  
Via the display bar at the upper edge  
of the Control Display  
1. Tip the Controller up  
2. "Valet parking mode"  
Via the vehicle settings  
Via iDrive:  
Valet parking mode  
1. "CAR"  
Concept  
In the valet parking mode, the Control Display is  
locked and operation via iDrive is no longer pos‐  
sible.  
2. "Settings"  
3. "General settings"  
4. "Valet parking mode"  
For example, this mode can be used when the  
vehicle is handed over for valet parking.  
Activating the valet parking  
mode  
General information  
In the valet parking mode, it is not possible to  
change vehicle settings via iDrive. Personal set‐  
tings cannot be changed and personal data can‐  
not be displayed.  
General information  
Before activating the valet parking mode, a PIN  
must be set up to be able to deactivate the valet  
parking mode at a future time.  
Additionally, the following actions are carried out:  
▷ The volume of the audio system is limited.  
▷ The integrated remote control is deactivated.  
▷ DSC cannot be switched off.  
The procedure for entering the PIN varies de‐  
pending on the active driver profile.  
Driver profile with PIN  
A PIN has been stored for the active driver pro‐  
file.  
▷ The trunk lid can be locked and disconnected  
from the central locking system.  
It is not necessary to enter another PIN.  
Functional requirements  
▷ At least one driver profile has been created.  
1. Select the desired setting:  
"Lock tailgate as well"  
▷ A driver profile or the guest profile is active.  
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The trunk lid will be locked and disconnected  
from the central locking system.  
Driver profile with PIN  
Regardless of which driver activated the valet  
parking mode, a driver can deactivate the valet  
parking mode by entering his/her PIN.  
2. "Activate now"  
Driver profile without PIN  
A PIN must be assigned to the driver profile.  
1. Select driver profile.  
2. Enter the assigned PIN for the driver profile.  
1. "PIN"  
If you forgot the PIN, the valet parking mode  
must be deactivated by entering the assigned  
ConnectedDrive access data.  
2. Enter PIN.  
3. Select the desired setting:  
▷ "Lock tailgate as well"  
Driver profile without PIN  
The trunk lid will be locked and discon‐  
nected from the central locking system.  
The valet parking mode was activated by another  
person. To deactivate the valet parking mode, a  
driver without a PIN has to enter the access data  
for his ConnectedDrive account.  
▷ "Activate linkage"  
This PIN will be stored for the active driver  
profile.  
1. Select driver profile.  
4. "Activate now"  
2. Enter the ConnectedDrive access data as‐  
signed to the driver profile.  
Guest profile  
The guest profile is the active driver profile.  
Guest profile  
A PIN must be entered.  
In the guest profile, the valet parking mode can  
only be deactivated if the valet parking mode was  
activated in the guest profile.  
1. "PIN"  
2. Enter PIN.  
1. Select guest profile.  
3. Select the desired setting:  
"Lock tailgate as well"  
2. Enter the PIN that was specified during acti‐  
vation.  
The trunk lid will be locked and disconnected  
from the central locking system.  
If the PIN has been forgotten, the valet parking  
mode must be deactivated via a personal driver  
profile.  
4. "Activate now"  
This PIN can be used once to deactivate the  
valet parking mode for the active guest pro‐  
file.  
Adjusting  
Deactivating valet parking mode  
General information  
The lock screen of the valet parking mode is dis‐  
played on the Control Display.  
General information  
Depending on the vehicle equipment and coun‐  
try version, various settings for opening and clos‐  
ing are possible.  
These settings are stored for the driver profile  
currently used.  
The deactivation of the valet parking mode de‐  
pends on which driver profile is selected on the  
lock screen.  
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3. "Doors/Access"  
Unlocking and locking  
4. "Fold mirrors in when locked"  
Doors  
Via iDrive:  
Locking the vehicle folds in the exterior mir‐  
rors automatically. Unlocking the vehicle au‐  
tomatically folds out the exterior mirrors.  
1. "CAR"  
2. "Settings"  
Automatic unlocking  
Via iDrive:  
3. "Key button settings"  
4.  
Select the symbol.  
1. "CAR"  
5. Select the desired setting:  
▷ "Driver's door only"  
2. "Settings"  
3. "Doors/Access"  
4. "Unlock at end of trip"  
Only the driver's door and the fuel filler  
flap are unlocked. Pressing again unlocks  
the entire vehicle.  
After drive-ready state is switched off by  
pressing the Start/Stop button, the locked ve‐  
hicle is automatically unlocked.  
▷ "All doors"  
The entire vehicle is unlocked.  
Automatic locking  
Via iDrive:  
Confirmation signals from the  
vehicle  
Via iDrive:  
1. "CAR"  
2. "Settings"  
1. "CAR"  
3. "Doors/Access"  
4. Select the desired setting:  
▷ "Lock automatically"  
2. "Settings"  
3. "Doors/Access"  
4. Deactivate or activate the desired confirma‐  
tion signals:  
The vehicle locks automatically after a  
while if no door is opened after unlocking.  
▷ "Flash when locking/unlocking"  
▷ "Lock after starting to drive"  
Unlocking is signaled by two flashes, lock‐  
ing by one.  
The vehicle locks automatically after you  
drive off.  
▷ With alarm system:  
"Sound when locking/unlocking"  
Trunk lid  
Unlocking is confirmed with two sound  
signals, locking is confirmed with one  
sound signal.  
Trunk lid and doors  
Depending on the vehicle equipment and coun‐  
try version, this setting may not be offered.  
Folding mirrors automatically  
Via iDrive:  
Via iDrive:  
1. "CAR"  
1. "CAR"  
2. "Settings"  
2. "Settings"  
3. "Key button settings"  
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4.  
Select the symbol.  
▷ Changes in the vehicle tilt, for instance, dur‐  
ing attempts at stealing a wheel or when tow‐  
ing the vehicle.  
5. Select the desired setting:  
▷ "Tailgate"  
▷ Disconnected battery voltage.  
The trunk lid is opened.  
▷ "Tailgate and door(s)"  
▷ Improper use of the socket for OBD Onboard  
Diagnosis.  
The trunk lid is opened and the doors are  
unlocked.  
The alarm system signals these changes visually  
and acoustically:  
▷ Acoustic alarm:  
Comfort Access  
Depending on local regulations, the acoustic  
alarm may be suppressed.  
Touchless locking/unlocking  
1. "CAR"  
▷ Visual alarm:  
By flashing the exterior lighting.  
2. "Settings"  
3. "Doors/Access"  
Switching on/off  
4. "Comfort Access"  
When you unlock and lock the vehicle, either  
with the remote control or with Comfort Access,  
the alarm system is switched off and on at the  
same time.  
5. Select the desired setting:  
▷ "Unlock when approaching"  
▷ "Lock when walking away"  
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.  
Establishing idle state after  
opening the front doors  
Via iDrive:  
1. "CAR"  
2. "Settings"  
Switching off the alarm, refer to page 102.  
3. "Doors/Access"  
4. "Turn off vehicle after opening door"  
Opening the trunk lid with the  
alarm system switched on  
The trunk lid can be opened even when the  
alarm system is switched on.  
Opening the front doors establishes the idle  
state, refer to page 43.  
After the trunk lid is closed, it is locked and moni‐  
tored again provided the doors are locked. The  
hazard warning system flashes once.  
Alarm system  
General information  
When the vehicle is locked, the vehicle alarm  
system reacts to the following changes:  
Panic mode  
You can trigger the alarm system if you find your‐  
self in a dangerous situation.  
▷ Opening a door, the hood or the trunk lid.  
▷ Movements in the car's interior.  
▷ Press the button on the remote con‐  
trol and hold for at least 3 seconds.  
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▷ Briefly press the button on the remote control  
three times in succession.  
Interior motion sensor  
The windows and the glass sunroof must be  
closed for the system to function properly.  
To switch off the alarm: press any button.  
Avoiding unintentional alarms  
General information  
Indicator light on the interior  
mirror  
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor  
can trigger an alarm, although no unauthorized  
action occurred.  
Possible situations for an unwanted alarm:  
▷ In automatic vehicle washes.  
▷ In duplex garages.  
▷ During transport on trains carrying vehicles, at  
sea or on a trailer.  
▷ The indicator light flashes briefly every 2 sec‐  
onds:  
▷ With animals in the vehicle.  
▷ When the vehicle is locked after start of fuel‐  
ing.  
The alarm system is switched on.  
▷ Indicator light flashes for approx. 10 seconds,  
then it flashes briefly every 2 seconds:  
The tilt alarm sensor and the interior motion sen‐  
sor can be switched off in such situations.  
Interior motion sensor and tilt alarm sensor  
are not active, as doors, hood, or trunk lid are  
not correctly closed. Correctly closed access  
points are secured.  
Switching off the tilt alarm sensor  
and interior motion sensor  
Press the button on the remote control  
within 10 seconds as soon as the vehicle is  
locked.  
When the still open access points are closed,  
the interior motion sensor and tilt alarm sen‐  
sor will be switched on.  
The indicator light lights up for approx. 2 sec‐  
onds and then continues to flash.  
▷ The indicator light goes out after unlocking:  
The vehicle has not been tampered with.  
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor  
are switched off until the vehicle is locked again.  
▷ The indicator light flashes after unlocking un‐  
til drive-ready state is switched on, but no  
longer than approx. 5 minutes:  
Switching off the alarm  
An alarm has been triggered.  
▷ Unlock the vehicle using the remote control,  
if needed, through emergency detection of  
the remote control, refer to page 82.  
Tilt alarm sensor  
The tilt of the vehicle is monitored.  
▷ With Comfort Access: if you are carrying the  
remote control on your person, grasp the  
driver side or front passenger side door han‐  
dle completely.  
The alarm system responds in situations such as  
attempts to steal a wheel or when the vehicle is  
towed.  
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Opening and closing  
CONTROLS  
The window opens automatically. Pressing  
the switch again stops the motion.  
Power windows  
Safety information  
Warning  
For convenient opening via the remote control,  
refer to page 78.  
Closing  
When operating the windows, body parts and  
objects can be jammed. There is a risk of injury  
or risk of damage to property. Make sure that  
the area of movement of the windows is clear  
during opening and closing.  
▷
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 if the door  
is closed. Pulling again stops the motion.  
Overview  
Convenient closing via the remote control, refer  
to page 78.  
Closing via Comfort Access, refer to page 88.  
Jam protection system  
Concept  
The jam protection prevents objects or body  
parts becoming jammed between the door frame  
and window while a window is being closed.  
Power windows  
Safety switch  
General information  
If resistance or a blockage is detected while a  
window is being closed, the closing action is in‐  
terrupted and the window opens slightly.  
Functional requirements  
The windows can be operated under the follow‐  
ing conditions.  
Safety information  
▷ Standby state is switched on.  
▷ Drive-ready state is switched on.  
▷ The remote control is in the car's interior.  
Warning  
Accessories on the windows such as antennas  
can impact jam protection. There is a risk of in‐  
jury. Do not install accessories in the area of  
movement of the windows.  
Opening  
▷
Press the switch to the resistance  
point.  
The window opens while the switch is being  
held.  
▷
Press the switch beyond the resist‐  
ance point.  
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Opening and closing  
CONTROLS  
The LED lights up if the safety function is  
switched on.  
Closing without the jam protection  
system  
In case of danger from the outside or if ice might  
prevent normal closing, proceed as follows:  
Rear window roller  
sunblind  
1.  
Pull the switch past the resistance  
point and hold it there.  
The window closes with limited jam protec‐  
tion. If the closing force exceeds a specific  
threshold, closing is interrupted.  
General information  
The safety switch, refer to page 104, in the driv‐  
er's door can be used to prevent children from  
operating the roller sunblind using the switches  
in the rear, for instance.  
2.  
Pull the switch past the resistance  
point again within approx. 4 seconds and hold  
it there.  
Overview  
The window closes without jam protection.  
Driver's door  
Safety switch  
Concept  
With the safety switch, it is possible to block par‐  
ticular functions in the rear. This makes sense,  
for instance if children or animals are carried in  
the rear.  
If an accident of a certain severity occurs, the  
safety function is switched off automatically.  
Button for the roller sunblind.  
General information  
The following functions can be locked by press‐  
ing the safety switch:  
Rear doors  
▷ Seat adjustments in the rear.  
▷ Opening and closing of the rear windows us‐  
ing the switches in the rear.  
▷ Operation of the roller sunblind in the rear  
window using the switches in the rear.  
▷ Operation of the roller sunblinds in the side  
windows using the switches in the rear.  
▷ Operation of the rear sun protection using the  
switches in the rear.  
Button for the roller sunblind.  
Switching on/off  
Press the button.  
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Opening and closing  
CONTROLS  
Operation  
Overview  
Press the button to open the closed  
roller sunblind or to close the open roller  
sunblind.  
If the button is pressed again during the move‐  
ment, the roller sunblind is moved in the oppo‐  
site direction.  
Hold the button down to operate the roller sun‐  
blinds on the rear window and on the side win‐  
dows at the same time.  
Buttons for the roller sunblinds.  
BMW Touch Command  
The roller sunblind can also be operated using  
BMW Touch Command.  
Operation  
Press the button to open the closed  
roller sunblind or to close the open roller  
sunblind.  
System limits  
If you are no longer able to move the roller sun‐  
blind after having activated it consecutively a  
number of times, the overheating protection  
mechanism is active. The system is blocked for a  
limited time to prevent overheating. Let the sys‐  
tem cool.  
If the button is pressed again during the move‐  
ment, the roller sunblind is moved in the oppo‐  
site direction.  
BMW Touch Command  
The roller sunblind cannot be moved at low inte‐  
rior temperatures.  
The roller sunblinds can also be operated using  
BMW Touch Command.  
System limits  
Roller sunblinds, rear side  
windows  
If you are no longer able to move the roller sun‐  
blinds after having activated them consecutively  
a number of times, the overheating protection  
mechanism is active. The system is blocked for a  
limited time to prevent overheating. Let the sys‐  
tem cool.  
General information  
The safety switch, refer to page 104, in the driv‐  
er's door can be used to prevent children, for in‐  
stance from operating the roller sunblinds using  
the switches in the rear.  
The roller sunblinds cannot be moved at low in‐  
terior temperatures.  
Glass sunroof  
General information  
The glass sunroof and the sun protection are op‐  
erated using the same switch.  
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Opening and closing  
CONTROLS  
Depending on equipment: The rear sun protec‐  
tion is operated using separate buttons.  
▷ The opened glass sunroof closes until it is in  
the tilted position. The sun protection does  
not move.  
Safety information  
▷ The tilted glass sunroof closes.  
Warning  
Opening/closing the glass  
sunroof and sun protection  
separately  
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.  
▷ Press the switch in the desired  
direction to the resistance  
point and hold it there.  
Overview  
Holding down the switch  
opens the sun protection. If  
the sun protection is already  
fully open, the glass sunroof  
opens.  
The glass sunroof closes  
while the switch is being held.  
If the glass sunroof is already  
closed or in the tilted position,  
the sun protection closes.  
▷ Press the switch in the desired direction past  
the resistance point.  
1
2
3
Opening/closing the glass sunroof/ front sun  
protection.  
The sun protection opens automatically. If the  
sun protection is already fully open, the glass  
sunroof opens automatically.  
Depending on the vehicle equipment: close  
the rear sun protection.  
Depending on the vehicle equipment: open  
the rear sun protection.  
The glass sunroof closes automatically. If the  
glass sunroof is already closed or in the tilted  
position, the sun protection closes automati‐  
cally.  
Functional requirements  
The glass sunroof and the sun protection can be  
operated under the following conditions.  
Pressing the switch upward stops the motion.  
▷ Standby state is switched on.  
Opening/closing the glass  
sunroof and sun protection  
together  
▷ Drive-ready state is switched on.  
▷ The remote control is in the car's interior.  
Briefly press the switch twice in  
succession in the desired direc‐  
tion past the resistance point.  
Lifting/closing glass sunroof  
Push switch briefly upward.  
▷ The closed glass sunroof tilts  
and the sun protection opens  
slightly.  
The glass sunroof and sun pro‐  
tection move together. Pressing  
the switch upward stops the motion.  
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Opening and closing  
CONTROLS  
Convenient opening and convenient closing via  
the remote control, refer to page 78.  
Actions during unlocking/locking  
If the vehicle is locked from the outside, the rear  
sun protection is automatically closed.  
Closing via Comfort Access, refer to page 88.  
When the vehicle is unlocked, the sun protection  
automatically moves into the position where it  
was prior to locking.  
Comfort position  
In some models, the wind noises in the car's in‐  
terior are lowest when the glass sunroof is not  
fully open. In these models, the automatic func‐  
tion initially only opens the glass sunroof up to  
this comfort position.  
Jam protection system  
General information  
Pressing the switch again opens the glass sun‐  
roof fully.  
If the closing force exceeds a certain value when  
closing the glass sunroof, the closing operation is  
interrupted once the roof reaches the half-open  
position, or it is stopped when closing from the  
tilted position.  
Depending on equipment:  
opening/closing the rear sun  
protection  
The glass sunroof opens slightly.  
Closing from the open position  
without jam protection  
If there is an external danger, proceed as follows:  
On the roofliner control panel  
Press the button to open the rear sun  
protection.  
Press button again to stop the movement.  
Press the button to close the rear sun  
protection.  
Press button again to stop the movement.  
1. Close all doors.  
2. Push the switch forward past the resistance  
point and hold.  
On the control panel in the rear  
doors  
It is not possible to operate the rear sun protec‐  
tion via the switches in the rear if the safety func‐  
tion, refer to page 104, is switched on.  
The glass sunroof closes with limited jam  
protection. If the closing force exceeds a spe‐  
cific threshold, closing is interrupted.  
3. Push the switch forward again past the resist‐  
ance point and hold until the glass sunroof  
closes without jam protection. Make sure that  
the closing area is clear.  
Press the button to open the closed sun  
protection or to close the open sun pro‐  
tection.  
Press button again to stop the movement.  
Closing from the lifted position  
without jam protection  
When the button is pressed again, the sun pro‐  
tection will move in the opposite direction.  
In the event of danger, proceed as follows:  
BMW Touch Command  
The front and rear sun protection can also be op‐  
erated using BMW Touch Command.  
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Opening and closing  
CONTROLS  
1. Close all doors.  
2. Push the switch forward past the resistance  
point and hold.  
The glass sunroof closes without jam protection.  
Initializing after a power  
interruption  
General information  
After a power failure during the opening or clos‐  
ing process, the glass sunroof can only be oper‐  
ated to a limited extent.  
The system can be initialized under the following  
conditions.  
▷ The vehicle is parked in a horizontal position.  
▷ The drive-ready state is established.  
▷ The external temperature is above  
41 ℉/5 ℃.  
During initialization, the glass sunroof closes  
without jam protection.  
Make sure that the closing area is clear.  
Initializing the system  
Press the switch up and hold it  
until the initialization is complete:  
Initialization begins within 15 seconds.  
▷ If the glass sunroof is closed, it opens then  
closes again.  
▷ If the glass sunroof is open, it first closes,  
then opens and closes again.  
Initialization is complete once the glass sunroof  
and sun protection have opened then closed  
again.  
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