2018-2025 BMW 8 Series 4 Door CONTROLS -> Opening and closing User Manual
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Opening and closing  
CONTROLS  
Opening and closing  
Safety information  
Vehicle features and options  
This chapter describes all standard, country-  
specific, and optional equipment offered with  
the series. It also describes features and func-  
tions that are not necessarily available in the  
vehicle, e.g., due to the selected options or  
country versions. This also applies to safety  
functions and systems. When using these  
functions and systems, the applicable laws  
and regulations must be observed.  
Warning  
The vehicle key has a button cell battery.  
Batteries or button cell batteries can be swal-  
lowed and lead to serious or fatal injuries  
within two hours, for example due to internal  
burns or chemical burns. There is a risk of  
injury or danger to life. Keep the vehicle key  
and batteries out of reach of children. Imme-  
diately seek medical help if there is any sus-  
picion that a battery or button cell battery has  
been swallowed or is located in any part of  
the body.  
Vehicle key  
General information  
Depending on the equipment version, the  
scope of delivery includes two vehicle keys or  
one vehicle key and the BMW display key.  
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 vehicle key with you so that the ve-  
hicle can be opened from the outside.  
Each vehicle key contains a replaceable bat-  
tery.  
Depending on the equipment and national-  
market version, various settings are possible  
for the button functions.  
A driver profile with personal settings can be  
assigned to a vehicle key.  
Warning  
To provide information on maintenance rec-  
ommendations, the service data is stored in  
the vehicle key.  
For some national-market versions, unlock-  
ing from the inside is only possible with par-  
ticular knowledge.  
To prevent possible locking in of the vehicle  
key, take the vehicle key with you when exiting  
the vehicle.  
If persons or animals spend a lengthy time  
in the vehicle and are thereby exposed to ex-  
treme temperatures, there is a risk of injury  
or danger to life. Do not lock the vehicle from  
the outside when there are people or animals  
in it. Do not leave babies, toddlers or animals  
alone in the vehicle.  
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Warning  
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If only the driver's door and the fuel filler  
flap or all access to the vehicle will be un-  
locked when the button is pressed for the  
first time.  
Unattended children or animals in the vehicle  
can cause the vehicle to move and endanger  
themselves and traffic, for example, due to  
the following actions:  
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If the unlocking of the vehicle is confirmed  
with a light signal or a sound signal.  
If the welcome light is switched on when  
the vehicle is being unlocked.  
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Establishing standby.  
Releasing the parking brake.  
Welcome lights, refer to page 174.  
Opening and closing the doors or win-  
dows.  
Unlocking the vehicle  
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Engaging selector lever position N.  
Using vehicle equipment.  
Press the button on the vehicle key.  
There is a risk of accident, injury, or property  
damage. Do not leave children or animals un-  
attended in the vehicle. Take the vehicle key  
with you when exiting and lock the vehicle.  
If only the driver's door and fuel filler flap have  
been unlocked due to the settings, press the  
button on the vehicle key again to unlock the  
other vehicle access points.  
In addition, the following functions are exe-  
cuted:  
Overview  
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If a driver profile has been assigned to the  
vehicle key, this driver profile will be acti-  
vated and the settings that are saved in it  
will be applied.  
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The interior lights are switched on, unless  
they were manually switched off.  
Folded in exterior mirrors are folded out.  
If the exterior mirrors were folded in via the  
button in the vehicle interior, they will not  
be folded out during unlocking.  
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Unlocking  
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Locking  
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With alarm system: The alarm system will  
be switched off.  
Pre-conditioning 276  
Opening the trunk lid  
Panic mode, pathway lighting  
The lighting functions may depend on the am-  
bient brightness.  
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Convenient opening  
Unlocking  
Press and hold the button on the vehi-  
cle key after unlocking.  
General information  
The windows open for as long as the button  
on the vehicle key is pressed.  
The behavior of the vehicle during unlocking  
using the vehicle key depends on the following  
settings:  
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Closing  
Locking  
Press and hold the button on the vehicle  
key in close range to the vehicle after  
locking.  
General information  
The behavior of the vehicle during locking us-  
ing the vehicle key depends on the following  
settings:  
The windows close for as long as the button  
on the vehicle key is pressed.  
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If the locking of the vehicle is confirmed  
with a light signal or a sound signal.  
The exterior mirrors are folded in unless they  
were folded in during locking. The exterior mir-  
rors are not folded in when the hazard warning  
flashers are switched on.  
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If the exterior mirrors are automatically  
folded in when the vehicle is locked. The  
exterior mirrors are not folded in when the  
hazard warning flashers are switched on.  
Switching on the interior and  
exterior lighting  
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If pathway lighting is activated during lock-  
ing.  
Press the button on the vehicle key with  
the vehicle locked.  
Locking the vehicle  
1. Close the driver's door.  
The function is not available for the first 10 sec-  
onds after locking.  
2.  
Press the button on the vehicle key.  
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The interior lights are switched on, unless  
they were manually switched off.  
The following functions are executed:  
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All doors, the trunk lid, and the fuel filler flap  
are locked.  
Interior lights, refer to page 178.  
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Depending on the settings, parts of the ex-  
terior lighting will be switched on.  
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With alarm system: The alarm system will  
be switched on.  
The lighting functions may depend on the am-  
bient brightness.  
If the drive-ready state is still turned on when  
you lock the vehicle, the vehicle horn will honk  
twice. In this case, the drive-ready state must  
be switched off by means of the Start/Stop  
button.  
Trunk lid  
General information  
To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehicle,  
do not place the vehicle key in the cargo area.  
With Comfort Access: convenient  
closing  
Depending on the vehicle equipment and  
country version, it is possible to specify  
whether the trunk lid can be unlocked with the  
vehicle key and how the vehicle doors will re-  
spond to this.  
Safety information  
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.  
Selector lever position P must be engaged to  
open the trunk lid with the vehicle key.  
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Integrated key, refer to page 97.  
Safety information  
2. Place the integrated key underneath the  
battery compartment cover, arrow 1, and  
lift the lid with a lever movement of the  
integrated key, arrow 2.  
Warning  
Body parts can be jammed when operating  
the trunk lid. There is a risk of injury. Make  
sure that the travel path of the trunk lid is  
clear while opening and closing.  
Warning  
While opening, the trunk lid pivots back and  
up. There is a risk of injury and risk of dam-  
age to property. Make sure that the travel  
path of the trunk lid is clear while opening  
and closing.  
3. Push battery in arrow direction using a  
pointed object and lift it out.  
Opening  
Press and hold the button on the vehi-  
cle key for approx. 1 second.  
Switching pathway lighting on  
Press and hold the button on the vehi-  
cle key for approx. 1 second.  
4. Insert a type CR 2032 3 V battery with the  
positive side facing up.  
It is possible to adjust the duration of the path-  
way lighting feature.  
5. Press the lid closed.  
Additional information:  
6. Push the integrated key into the vehicle key  
until the integrated key engages.  
Pathway lighting, refer to page 174.  
Have old batteries disposed of by an  
authorized service center or another  
qualified service center or repair shop,  
or take them to a collection point.  
Replacing the battery  
NOTICE  
Improper batteries in a battery-operated de-  
vice can damage the device. There is a risk  
of damage to property. Always replace the  
discharged battery with a battery with the  
same voltage, the same size and the same  
specification.  
Additional vehicle keys  
Additional vehicle keys are available from an  
authorized service center or another qualified  
service center or repair shop.  
1. Remove the integrated key from the vehicle  
key.  
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Switching the drive-ready state on via  
emergency detection of the vehicle key  
Loss of vehicle keys  
A lost vehicle key can be disabled and re-  
placed by an authorized service center or an-  
other qualified service center or repair shop.  
If the lost vehicle key has an assigned driver  
profile, the connection to this vehicle key must  
be deleted. A new vehicle key can then be as-  
signed to the driver profile.  
Malfunction  
General information  
A Check Control message is displayed.  
It is not possible to switch on the drive-ready  
state if the vehicle key has not been detected.  
Proceed as follows in this case:  
Vehicle key detection by the vehicle may mal-  
function under the following circumstances:  
1. Hold the rear of the vehicle key against the  
mark on the steering column. Pay attention  
to the display in the instrument cluster.  
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The battery of the vehicle key is discharged.  
Fault of the radio link from transmission  
towers or other equipment with high trans-  
mitting power.  
2. If the vehicle key is detected:  
Turn on drive-ready state within 10 sec-  
onds.  
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Shielding of the vehicle key due to metal  
objects.  
If the vehicle key is not recognized, slightly  
change the position of the vehicle key and re-  
peat the procedure.  
Do not transport the vehicle key together  
with metal objects.  
Fault of the radio link from mobile phones  
or other electronic devices in direct proxim-  
ity to the vehicle key.  
Frequently Asked Questions  
What precautions can be taken to be able to  
open a vehicle, despite accidentally locking in  
the vehicle key?  
Do not carry the vehicle key in close prox-  
imity to other electronic devices.  
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Fault of radio transmission by a charging  
process of mobile devices, for instance  
charging of a mobile phone.  
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The options provided by the Remote Serv-  
ices of the BMW app include the ability to  
lock and unlock a vehicle.  
The vehicle key is located in direct proximity  
of the wireless charging tray.  
This requires an active BMW Connected-  
Drive contract and the BMW app must be  
installed on a smartphone.  
Place the vehicle key in a different location.  
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Unlocking the vehicle can be requested via  
the BMW ConnectedDrive Call Center.  
In the case of interference, the vehicle can also  
be unlocked and locked from the outside with  
the integrated key.  
An active BMW ConnectedDrive contract is  
required.  
Additional information:  
Integrated key, refer to page 97.  
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If persons or animals spend a lengthy time  
BMW display key  
in the vehicle and are thereby exposed to ex-  
treme temperatures, there is a risk of injury  
or danger to life. Do not lock the vehicle from  
the outside when there are people or animals  
in it. Do not leave babies, toddlers or animals  
alone in the vehicle.  
General information  
The scope of delivery of the BMW display key  
includes an additional 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.  
Warning  
The display key supports all functions of the  
standard vehicle key.  
Unattended children or animals in the vehicle  
can cause the vehicle to move and endanger  
themselves and traffic, for example, due to  
the following actions:  
In addition, the following functions are also  
available:  
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Establishing standby.  
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Display status of doors and windows.  
Display status of the alarm system.  
Display service information.  
Releasing the parking brake.  
Opening and closing the doors or win-  
dows.  
Call up range with available fuel.  
With pre-heating: operate pre-heating.  
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Engaging selector lever position N.  
Using vehicle equipment.  
Without pre-heating: operate pre-ventila-  
tion.  
There is a risk of accident, injury, or property  
damage. Do not leave children or animals un-  
attended in the vehicle. Take the vehicle key  
with you when exiting and lock the vehicle.  
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Pre-conditioning through Remote Engine  
Start  
Additional information:  
Integrated key, refer to page 97.  
NOTICE  
Safety information  
If the Key Card and a mobile device are in the  
wireless charging tray at the same time, the  
Key Card could become damaged. There is a  
risk of damage to property. Do not place the  
Key Card in the wireless charging tray at the  
same time as a mobile device.  
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 vehicle key with you so that the ve-  
hicle can be opened from the outside.  
Warning  
For some national-market versions, unlock-  
ing from the inside is only possible with par-  
ticular knowledge.  
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Overview  
Display  
General information  
The display is divided into the upper status  
line, the information area, and the lower status  
line.  
Upper status line  
The upper status line displays the following  
information:  
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Opening the trunk lid  
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Vehicle secured/vehicle unse-  
cured.  
2
3
Unlocking  
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Set time in the vehicle.  
Press and hold or press three times in quick  
succession: panic mode  
Charge state of the display key battery.  
Press briefly: pathway lighting  
Locking  
Information area  
The information area can be used to access  
information and perform additional functions.  
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5
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Display  
Back  
If the information area contains more than one  
page, then page indicators are shown beneath  
the information.  
Turn the display on/off  
Micro-USB charging interface  
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A solid indicator denotes the current  
page.  
Reception range  
The number of available display key functions  
depends on the distance from the vehicle.  
Swipe to the right or left with a finger to  
change between the pages.  
If further information is available on a page,  
tap the appropriate icon.  
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When you are in close proximity to the ve-  
hicle, all functions of the display key are  
available.  
To return to the original page:  
icon beneath the display.  
tap on the  
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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.  
With pre-heating: the pre-heating can be  
operated.  
Without pre-heating: the pre-ventilation can  
be operated.  
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"Connected": the display key is within re-  
ception range.  
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Outside of the reception range of the ve-  
hicle, you can display the last transmitted  
status information from the vehicle.  
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"Updated": the display key is not within re-  
ception range. It indicates when the last  
data transfer from the vehicle took place.  
The icon is shown on the display if one of  
the buttons is pressed outside of the reception  
range.  
Turning on/off  
The display will go out automatically after a  
short time to conserve battery power.  
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Hiding the display on the display manually:  
press the button on the left side of the display  
key.  
Main menu  
Information/Function  
"Mobility info"  
Range with available fuel.  
To show the display:  
"Preconditioning With pre-heating: operate  
setting"  
pre-heating.  
1. Press the button on the left side of the dis-  
play key.  
Without pre-heating: op-  
erate pre-ventilation.  
2. Then, swipe with your finger from bottom to  
top to unlock the screen lock.  
Stationary climate control  
through Remote Engine  
Start.  
To turn off the display to increase the usable  
battery life:  
1. If necessary, cancel the screen lock.  
Display key battery  
2. Press and hold the button on the left side of  
the display key for longer than 4 seconds.  
General information  
Follow the following information:  
3. "OK"  
To turn the display on:  
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If the charge state of the display key battery  
declines, the display is switched off auto-  
matically. The battery must be recharged  
so that the display can be switched back  
on. The operability of the standard buttons  
is retained until the battery is completely  
discharged.  
Press the button on the left side of the display  
key.  
Operating concept  
The following information shows how to ac-  
cess the information and functions using the  
main menus.  
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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  
extended period.  
Main menu  
Information/Function  
"Security  
/
information"  
The Display Key can be used during charg-  
ing via the USB port.If the battery is com-  
pletely discharged, it may take some time  
before the Display Key can be used again.  
Door status.  
Alarm system status.  
After alarm activation:  
date, time, and reason  
for the alarm activation.  
Due to the large number of USB charg-  
ers available on the market, it cannot be  
guaranteed that every charger will function  
properly. The charging time depends on the  
charger used.  
Window status.  
"Vehicle  
information"  
Service interval indicators  
of Condition Based Serv-  
ice.  
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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,  
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and in isolated cases the charging process  
may be interrupted temporarily.  
Ensure that the display is facing up.  
3. Close the tray cover.  
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When inserting the display key into the  
wireless charging tray, make sure there  
are no objects between it and the wireless  
charging tray.  
LED displays  
Color Meaning  
Blue  
The display key is charging.  
Safety information  
The blue LED stays illuminated once  
the inserted display key is fully  
charged.  
Warning  
When charging a Qi-compatible device in the  
wireless charging tray, any metal objects on  
the tray together with the device can become  
very hot. Storage media or electronic cards,  
e.g., chip cards, cards with magnetic strips, or  
cards for transmitting signals, may not func-  
tion correctly when placed together on the  
tray with the device. There is a risk of injury  
and risk of damage to property. When charg-  
ing mobile devices, make sure there are no  
objects on the tray together with the device.  
Or-  
ange  
The display key is not charging.  
Temperature on the display key  
possibly too high or foreign object in  
charging tray.  
Red  
The display key is not charging.  
Contact an authorized service center  
or another qualified service center or  
repair shop.  
Malfunction  
Charging  
General information  
A Check Control message is displayed.  
Via USB  
BMW display key detection by the vehicle may  
malfunction under the following circumstances:  
Connect the display key via the micro-USB  
charging interface to a USB port.  
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The battery of the display key is dis-  
charged.  
In the center console  
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Fault of the radio link from transmission  
towers or other equipment with high trans-  
mitting power.  
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Shielding of the display key due to metal  
objects.  
Fault of the radio link from mobile phones  
or other electronic devices in direct proxim-  
ity.  
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Fault of radio transmission by a charging  
process of mobile devices, for instance  
charging of a mobile phone.  
1. Open the tray cover.  
2. Place the display key into the middle of the  
wireless charging tray in front of the cup  
holders.  
Do not transport the display key together with  
metal objects or electronic devices.  
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In the case of interference, the vehicle can also  
be unlocked and locked from the outside with  
the mechanical key.  
Key Card  
Principle  
Turning on drive-ready state via  
emergency detection of the BMW  
display key  
The Key Card allows the vehicle to be unlocked  
and locked, as well as started.  
General information  
The availability of the Key Card depends on  
the equipment and the country.  
A digital key that has already been paired with  
the vehicle is installed on the Key Card. The  
digital key must be activated via iDrive.  
Before leaving the vehicle, deactivate the Key  
Card or take the Key Card with you because  
the active Key Card can be used to start the  
vehicle. Always take the vehicle key with you to  
a service appointment.  
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:  
Safety information  
1. Hold the display key with its rear against  
the mark on the steering column. Pay at-  
tention to the display in the instrument  
cluster.  
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 vehicle key with you so that the ve-  
hicle can be opened from the outside.  
2. If the display key is detected:  
Turn on drive-ready state within 10 sec-  
onds.  
If the display key is not detected, slightly  
change the position of the display key and re-  
peat the procedure.  
Warning  
Resetting the BMW display key  
For some national-market versions, unlock-  
ing from the inside is only possible with par-  
ticular knowledge.  
If the charged display key cannot be turned on  
anymore or if the display does not respond to  
entries anymore, the display key can be reset.  
If persons or animals spend a lengthy time  
in the vehicle and are thereby exposed to ex-  
treme temperatures, there is a risk of injury  
or danger to life. Do not lock the vehicle from  
the outside when there are people or animals  
in it. Do not leave babies, toddlers or animals  
alone in the vehicle.  
Press and hold the following buttons on the  
display key at the same time for at least  
10 seconds until the display is switched off and  
then on again:  
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Functional requirement  
A vehicle key must be located in the vehicle to  
activate and deactivate the Key Card.  
Warning  
Unattended children or animals in the vehicle  
can cause the vehicle to move and endanger  
themselves and traffic, for example, due to  
the following actions:  
Activating Key Card  
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Establishing standby.  
Releasing the parking brake.  
Opening and closing the doors or win-  
dows.  
▷
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Engaging selector lever position N.  
Using vehicle equipment.  
There is a risk of accident, injury, or property  
damage. Do not leave children or animals un-  
attended in the vehicle. Take the vehicle key  
with you when exiting and lock the vehicle.  
1. Open the cover of the smartphone tray.  
2. Place Key Card in the center of the smart-  
phone tray.  
3. Follow the instructions on the control dis-  
play to activate the Key Card.  
NOTICE  
If the Key Card and a mobile device are in the  
wireless charging tray at the same time, the  
Key Card could become damaged. There is a  
risk of damage to property. Do not place the  
Key Card in the wireless charging tray at the  
same time as a mobile device.  
Deactivating Key Card  
1. "CAR"  
2. "Settings"  
3. "Doors/ vehicle access"  
4. "Digital Key"  
5. Select Key Card.  
6. "Key Card active"  
Connection to the vehicle  
A deactivated Key Card remains in the list of  
paired digital keys.  
The communication between the vehicle and  
the Key Card uses near field communication,  
NFC.  
Activating/deactivating Key Card in  
the vehicle  
General information  
When the BMW Digital Key is activated for the  
vehicle, a digital key can be used instead of the  
vehicle key.  
A deactivated Key Card remains in the list of  
paired digital keys.  
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make tray available for charging compatible  
smartphones.  
Unlocking and locking the vehicle  
Malfunction  
The vehicle may not be able to detect the Key  
Card if there are objects between the smart-  
phone tray and the Key Card, e.g., a wallet or  
smartphone case.  
BMW Digital Key  
Hold the activated Key Card directly at the cen-  
ter of the driver's door handle.  
Principle  
If the Key Card is not detected, slightly change  
the position of the Key Card and repeat the  
procedure.  
BMW Digital Key allows the vehicle to be un-  
locked and locked, as well as started, with a  
compatible smartphone.  
Turning on the drive-ready state  
General information  
The availability of the BMW Digital Key de-  
pends on the equipment and national-market  
version.  
NOTICE  
If the Key Card and a mobile device are in the  
wireless charging tray at the same time, the  
Key Card could become damaged. There is a  
risk of damage to property. Do not place the  
Key Card in the wireless charging tray at the  
same time as a mobile device.  
BMW Digital Key can be used with a compat-  
ible smartphone or other compatible mobile  
devices such as a Smartwatch.  
To unlock and start a vehicle with a compatible  
smartphone, this function must be offered by  
the smartphone manufacturer. The BMW app  
provides a check to determine if the smart-  
phone and the vehicle are compatible.  
A driver profile with individual settings can be  
assigned to a digital key.  
Additional information:  
Driver profiles, refer to page 69.  
When using a smartphone as a digital key, al-  
ways carry a vehicle key or the activated Key  
Card with you. This ensures access to the ve-  
hicle, even in the event of a smartphone fail-  
ure. It is also helpful to have the vehicle key  
or Key Card with you if the vehicle needs to  
be handed over to another person. You can  
then hand over the vehicle key or the Key Card  
instead of your smartphone. Always take the  
vehicle key with you to a service appointment.  
1. Open the cover of the smartphone tray.  
2. Place activated Key Card in the center of  
the smartphone tray.  
3. Press the Start/Stop button to start the en-  
gine.  
With wireless charging tray:After starting the  
engine, take the Key Card out of the tray to  
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NOTICE  
If the Key Card and a mobile device are in the  
wireless charging tray at the same time, the  
Key Card could become damaged. There is a  
risk of damage to property. Do not place the  
Key Card in the wireless charging tray at the  
same time as a mobile device.  
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 vehicle key with you so that the ve-  
hicle can be opened from the outside.  
Connection to the vehicle  
The communication between the vehicle and  
the smartphone uses near field communica-  
tion, NFC.  
Warning  
For some national-market versions, unlock-  
ing from the inside is only possible with par-  
ticular knowledge.  
Functional requirements  
If persons or animals spend a lengthy time  
in the vehicle and are thereby exposed to ex-  
treme temperatures, there is a risk of injury  
or danger to life. Do not lock the vehicle from  
the outside when there are people or animals  
in it. Do not leave babies, toddlers or animals  
alone in the vehicle.  
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The smartphone is compatible with BMW  
Digital Key  
The vehicle is linked with the Connected-  
Drive account of the vehicle owner.  
The rechargeable battery of the smart-  
phone has a sufficient charge. The neces-  
sary minimum charge of the rechargeable  
battery depends on the smartphone.  
Warning  
Enabling the main digital key  
Unattended children or animals in the vehicle  
can cause the vehicle to move and endanger  
themselves and traffic, for example, due to  
the following actions:  
Vehicle owner's smartphone is enabled as a  
main digital key in the vehicle. The vehicle  
owner must prove his authorization for the ve-  
hicle for this purpose.  
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Establishing standby.  
The proof of authorization can be started via  
the BMW app or the activation code in the  
corresponding smartphone function, e.g., the  
Wallet app. Both vehicle keys must be located  
in the vehicle to be enabled.  
Releasing the parking brake.  
Opening and closing the doors or win-  
dows.  
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Engaging selector lever position N.  
Using vehicle equipment.  
Follow the instructions in the Digital Key menu  
in the BMW app or on the control display.  
There is a risk of accident, injury, or property  
damage. Do not leave children or animals un-  
attended in the vehicle. Take the vehicle key  
with you when exiting and lock the vehicle.  
Sharing digital keys  
General information  
Digital key allows the sharing of digital keys  
with other people. This option is available via  
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the smartphone that is enabled as main digital  
key. This function must be supported by the  
smartphone.  
Deleted digital keys will be removed from the  
list of enabled digital keys.  
Deleted digital keys cannot be restored.  
Forwarding authorization  
To share the digital key, select the correspond-  
ing function on the smartphone, for instance in  
the Wallet app.  
Deletion via iDrive  
To be able to delete a digital key via iDrive, an  
authorized vehicle key must be located in the  
vehicle or the main key must be located in the  
smartphone tray.  
As soon as a digital key is shared with another  
person, the person will receive an invitation.  
When the invitation is accepted, the digital key  
on the recipient's smartphone will be activated.  
1. "CAR"  
2. "Settings"  
3. "Doors/ vehicle access"  
4. "Digital Key"  
Limiting the range of functions  
Certain functions of the digital key can be lim-  
ited before handing it over. For instance, if the  
Digital Key is passed on to a novice driver, the  
switch-off for driving stability control systems  
can be disabled and the engine power can  
be reduced. For more information, refer to the  
ConnectedDrive portal and the BMW app.  
5. If necessary, select the digital key.  
6. "Delete key"  
Resetting the function  
To reset the BMW Digital Key function, an au-  
thorized vehicle key must be located in the ve-  
hicle.  
Authentication  
Depending on the recipient’s smartphone  
model, an authentication may be required for  
security and safety reasons.  
When resetting the BMW Digital Key function,  
all digital keys including the main digital key  
will be deleted. The Key Card's digital key is  
retained and deactivated.  
After the reset, the vehicle can no longer be  
unlocked, locked or started with a digital key.  
An authorized vehicle key, the main digital key  
or another method may be used for authenti-  
cation. Follow the corresponding instructions  
on the smartphone or the control display.  
The main digital key must be enabled again to  
be able to use BMW Digital Key again.  
1. "CAR"  
Deleting a shared key  
2. "Settings"  
General information  
Shared keys can be deleted via the smart-  
phone with the main digital key, via the smart-  
phone with a shared key or via iDrive.  
3. "Doors/ vehicle access"  
4. "Digital Key"  
5. "Reset function"  
The deletion via the smartphone using the  
main digital key will not be performed until the  
vehicle is used with a key other than the key to  
be deleted.  
The deletion via the smartphone with a shared  
key or via iDrive is executed immediately.  
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Unlocking and locking the vehicle  
Sale of the vehicle  
Prior to selling a vehicle, reset the Digital  
Key function or remove the vehicle from the  
ConnectedDrive account of the current vehicle  
owner.  
When the vehicle is removed from the Con-  
nectedDrive account, all digital keys for the ve-  
hicle will be deleted. The Key Card's digital key  
is retained and deactivated.  
System limits  
The interior motion sensor and tilt alarm sen-  
sor of the alarm system cannot be switched off  
with a digital key.  
Hold the smartphone NFC antenna directly at  
the center of the driver's door handle.  
The position of the near field communication  
antenna depends on the smartphone model.  
Additional information:  
When locking the vehicle with the smartphone,  
make sure that all doors including the trunk lid  
are closed.  
Alarm system, refer to page 109.  
Malfunction  
Digital key recognition by the vehicle may mal-  
function under the following circumstances:  
Turning on the drive-ready state  
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The smartphone is shielded from the sen-  
sors in the vehicle by a smartphone cover  
that is not suitable.  
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Objects such as a chip card or the Key Card  
are located between the smartphone and  
the smartphone cover.  
Integrated key  
1. Open the cover of the smartphone tray.  
2. Place smartphone in the center of the  
smartphone tray.  
General information  
The driver's door can be locked and unlocked  
without the vehicle key using the integrated  
key.  
Ensure that the display is facing up.  
3. Close the cover of the smartphone tray.  
4. Press the Start/Stop button to start the en-  
gine.  
Depending on the national-market version, the  
integrated key also fits in the glove compart-  
ment.  
Sale of the smartphone  
Delete all digital keys on the smartphone prior  
to selling the smartphone. This ensures that  
the smartphone can no longer be used for the  
vehicle.  
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Safety information  
Locking/unlocking via the door lock  
1. Pull and hold the door handle outward with  
one hand.  
Warning  
For some national-market versions, unlock-  
ing from the inside is only possible with par-  
ticular knowledge.  
If persons or animals spend a lengthy time  
in the vehicle and are thereby exposed to ex-  
treme temperatures, there is a risk of injury  
or danger to life. Do not lock the vehicle from  
the outside when there are people or animals  
in it. Do not leave babies, toddlers or animals  
alone in the vehicle.  
2. Guide one finger of your other hand from  
the back under the cover cap and push the  
cover cap out.  
Use the thumb for counter support to pre-  
vent the cover cap from falling out of the  
door handle.  
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  
property. Remove the integrated key before  
pulling the external door handle.  
Removing  
3. Remove the cover cap.  
4. Unlock or lock the door lock using the  
integrated key.  
Press the button, arrow 1, and pull out the  
integrated key, arrow 2.  
The other doors must be unlocked or locked  
from the inside.  
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Alarm system  
If the vehicle is unlocked with the integrated  
key via the door lock, the activated alarm sys-  
tem will be triggered when the door is opened.  
Opening  
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Press the button to unlock all the  
doors.  
Pull the door opener above the armrest.  
If the vehicle is locked with the integrated key  
via the door lock, the alarm system will not be  
activated.  
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Front doors: pull the door opener on the  
door to open the door. The other doors re-  
main locked.  
Back doors: pull twice on the door opener  
on the door to be opened; the first time  
unlocks the door, the second time opens it.  
The other doors remain locked.  
Buttons for the central  
locking system  
General information  
In the event of a severe accident, the vehicle  
is automatically unlocked. The hazard warning  
system and interior lights come on.  
Comfort Access  
Principle  
The vehicle can be accessed without operating  
the vehicle key.  
Overview  
Carrying the vehicle key with you, e.g., in your  
pants pocket, is sufficient.  
The vehicle automatically detects the vehicle  
key when it is in close proximity or in the inte-  
rior.  
General information  
Comfort Access supports the following func-  
tions:  
Buttons for the central locking system.  
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Unlocking and locking the vehicle from the  
door handle.  
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Convenient closing.  
Locking  
Touchless unlocking and locking of the ve-  
hicle.  
Press the button with the front doors  
closed.  
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Unlocking and locking the vehicle using the  
BMW Digital Key.  
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The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.  
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Opening trunk lid.  
Unlocking  
Opening and closing the trunk lid with no-  
touch activation.  
Press the button.  
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If the exterior mirrors were folded in via the  
button in the interior, they will not be folded  
out when unlocking.  
Functional requirements  
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To lock the vehicle, the vehicle key must be  
outside of the vehicle near the doors.  
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With alarm system: The alarm system will  
be switched off.  
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The next unlocking and locking cycle is not  
possible until after approx. 2 seconds.  
Locking  
Unlocking  
General information  
The behavior of the vehicle during locking via  
the Comfort Access depends on the following  
settings:  
General information  
The behavior of the vehicle during unlocking  
via the Comfort Access depends on the follow-  
ing settings:  
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If the locking of the vehicle is confirmed  
with a light signal or a sound signal.  
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If the unlocking of the vehicle is confirmed  
with a light signal or a sound signal.  
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If the exterior mirrors are automatically  
folded in when the vehicle is locked. The  
exterior mirrors are not folded in when the  
hazard warning flashers are switched on.  
▷
If the welcome light is switched on when  
the vehicle is being unlocked.  
Unlocking the vehicle  
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If pathway lighting is activated during lock-  
ing.  
Locking the vehicle  
Close the driver's door.  
Grasp the handle of a vehicle door completely.  
In addition, the following functions are exe-  
cuted:  
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If a driver profile was assigned to the vehi-  
cle key, this driver profile will be activated  
and the settings that are stored in it will be  
applied.  
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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The interior lights are switched on, unless  
they were manually switched off.  
The following functions are executed:  
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All doors, the trunk lid, and the fuel filler flap  
are locked.  
Folded in exterior mirrors are folded out.  
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With alarm system: The alarm system will  
be switched on.  
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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 travel path of the trunk lid is  
clear while 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.  
Warning  
While opening, the trunk lid pivots back and  
up. There is a risk of injury and risk of dam-  
age to property. Make sure that the travel  
path of the trunk lid is clear while opening  
and closing.  
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 also closed.  
The exterior mirrors are folded in unless they  
were folded in during locking. The exterior mir-  
rors are not folded in when the hazard warning  
flashers are switched on.  
Press the button on the outer side of the trunk  
lid.  
Opening and closing the trunk lid  
with no-touch activation  
Opening the trunk lid  
General information  
If you open the trunk lid via Comfort Access,  
locked doors will not be unlocked.  
Principle  
The trunk lid can be opened and closed with  
no-touch activation using the vehicle key you  
are carrying. Two sensors detect a forward-di-  
rected foot movement in the central rear area  
and the trunk lid is opened or closed.  
To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehicle,  
do not place the vehicle key in the cargo area.  
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Contactless opening and closing of the trunk  
lid must be activated in the settings.  
General information  
To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehicle,  
do not place the vehicle key in the cargo area.  
Settings  
If the vehicle key is in the sensor area, the  
trunk lid may open or close inadvertently if  
you unintentionally move your foot or if a foot  
movement is detected.  
Contactless opening and closing of the tailgate  
can be switched on or off.  
1. "CAR"  
The sensor has an approximate range of  
5 ft/1.50 m extending from the rear area.  
2. "Settings"  
3. "Doors/ vehicle access"  
4. "Tailgate"  
If contactless opening of the trunk lid is acti-  
vated, the locked doors will not be unlocked.  
Performing the foot movement  
1. Stand in the middle behind the vehicle at  
approx. one arm's length away from the  
rear end.  
Safety information  
Warning  
With hands-free opening of the trunk, there  
may be unintentional contact with vehicle  
parts, e.g., hot exhaust system. There is a  
risk of injury. When moving your foot, make  
sure you have a firm stance and do not touch  
the vehicle.  
2. Wave a foot under the vehicle in the driving  
direction and immediately pull it back. With  
this movement, the leg must pass through  
the ranges of both sensors.  
Warning  
Body parts can be jammed when operating  
the trunk lid. There is a risk of injury. Make  
sure that the travel path of the trunk lid is  
clear while opening and closing.  
Opening  
Warning  
Perform the foot movement described earlier.  
While opening, the trunk lid pivots back and  
up. There is a risk of injury and risk of dam-  
age to property. Make sure that the travel  
path of the trunk lid is clear while opening  
and closing.  
Before the trunk lid opens, the hazard warning  
system flashes.  
Closing  
Perform the foot movement described earlier.  
The hazard warning system flashes and an  
acoustic signal sounds.  
Functional requirements  
Moving your foot again will stop the closing  
motion, and moving it one more time after that  
will re-open the trunk lid.  
Selector lever position P must be engaged for  
touchless opening of the trunk lid.  
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is engaged when the vehicle is locked, the fol-  
lowing restrictions apply:  
System limits  
The detection of the foot movement may be  
limited due to the following external conditions:  
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The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.  
The behavior of the vehicle during touchless  
unlocking/locking depends on the following  
settings:  
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Ice, snow or slush on the rear of the vehicle.  
Dirt or road salt on the rear of the vehicle.  
Movement in the range of the sensors may  
cause unintended opening or closing of the  
cargo area, for instance due to water running  
down when cleaning the vehicle or with heavy  
rainfall. To prevent such unintended opening  
or closing of the cargo area in such cases,  
keep the vehicle key at a sufficient distance  
from the rear of the vehicle.  
▷
▷
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If the automatic unlocking is active.  
If the automatic locking is active.  
If only the driver's door and the fuel filler  
flap or all access to the vehicle will be un-  
locked.  
Only driver's door and fuel filler flap: the  
driver's door and fuel filler flap will only be  
unlocked when the driver approaches the  
vehicle on the driver's side.  
Touchless unlocking and locking of  
the vehicle  
All vehicle entry points: the vehicle will be  
unlocked regardless of the side on which  
the driver approaches the vehicle.  
Principle  
When the driver approaches the locked vehicle  
with the vehicle key, the vehicle is unlocked.  
▷
If the unlocking and locking of the vehicle  
is confirmed with a light signal or a sound  
signal.  
When the driver walks away from the unlocked  
vehicle with the vehicle key, the vehicle will be  
locked.  
▷
▷
▷
If the welcome light is switched on when  
the vehicle is being unlocked.  
If pathway lighting is activated during lock-  
ing.  
General information  
The vehicle will be unlocked when an author-  
ized vehicle key is detected in the unlocking  
zone.  
If the exterior mirrors are automatically  
folded out and in when the vehicle is un-  
locked and locked.  
The unlocking zone is located within a radius  
of approx. 5 ft/1.50 m around the door handles.  
Functional requirements  
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The vehicle will be locked when the vehicle key  
leaves the locking zone.  
The drive-ready state must be turned off.  
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Unlocking: when entering the unlocking  
zone, the doors and trunk lid must be  
closed.  
The locking zone is located within a radius of  
approx. 9 ft/2 m around the door handles.  
If the vehicle key is located in the unlocking  
zone for an extended period of time without  
movement, the vehicle will be locked automati-  
cally.  
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Locking: when leaving the locking zone, the  
doors and trunk lid must be closed.  
For contactless locking of the vehicle, no  
second vehicle key may be within a radius  
of 18 ft/6 m around the vehicle.  
If a passenger is detected in the front pass-  
enger seat and the front passenger seat belt  
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If the vehicle has been in the idle state for  
several days, contactless unlocking/locking  
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been driven.  
It may not be possible to open the trunk lid  
when the vehicle is in valet parking mode.  
Additional information:  
Malfunction  
Vehicle key detection by the vehicle may mal-  
function under the following circumstances:  
Valet parking mode, refer to page 106.  
Safety information  
▷
The battery of the vehicle key is discharged.  
For replacing the battery, refer to page 86.  
Warning  
▷
Fault of the radio link from transmission  
towers or other equipment with high trans-  
mitting power.  
Body parts can be jammed when operating  
the trunk lid. There is a risk of injury. Make  
sure that the travel path of the trunk lid is  
clear while opening and closing.  
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▷
Shielding of the vehicle key due to metal  
objects.  
Do not transport the vehicle key together  
with metal objects.  
Warning  
Fault of the radio link from mobile phones  
or other electronic devices in direct proxim-  
ity to the vehicle key.  
While opening, the trunk lid pivots back and  
up. There is a risk of injury and risk of dam-  
age to property. Make sure that the travel  
path of the trunk lid is clear while opening  
and closing.  
Do not carry the vehicle key in close prox-  
imity to other electronic devices.  
Wet or snowy conditions may disrupt the lock-  
ing request detection on the door handles.  
In the case of a malfunction, unlock and lock  
the vehicle using the buttons of the vehicle key  
or use the integrated key.  
Additional information:  
Integrated key, refer to page 97.  
Trunk lid  
General information  
To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehicle,  
do not place the vehicle key in the cargo area.  
Depending on the equipment and national-  
market version, it is possible to specify whether  
the trunk lid can be unlocked with the vehicle  
key and how the vehicle doors will function.  
Selector lever position P must be engaged to  
open the trunk lid with the vehicle key.  
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By pressing the button on the vehicle key.  
Pressing again continues the opening pro-  
cedure.  
Opening and Closing  
Opening  
By pressing or pulling the button in the  
driver's door. Pressing again continues the  
opening procedure.  
From the outside  
Closing  
From the outside  
▷
Press the button on the inside of  
the trunk lid.  
With Comfort Access:  
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▷
Unlock the vehicle and then press the but-  
ton on the outer side of the trunk lid.  
▷
Press the button on the inside of  
the trunk lid.  
With Comfort Access: carry the vehicle key  
with you and press the button on the outer  
side 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 vehicle key must  
be outside of the vehicle in the area of the  
trunk lid.  
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Press and hold the button on the  
vehicle key for approx. 1 second.  
Depending on the setting, the doors may  
also be unlocked.  
From the inside  
Pull and hold the button in the storage  
From the inside  
Press the button in the storage compart-  
compartment of the driver's door.  
The vehicle key must be located inside the ve-  
hicle for this function.  
ment of the driver's door.  
An acoustic signal sounds before the trunk lid  
is closed.  
Interruption of the opening procedure  
The opening procedure is interrupted:  
Interruption of the closing procedure  
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When the vehicle starts moving.  
The closing procedure is interrupted in the fol-  
lowing situations:  
By pressing the button on the outer side  
of the trunk lid. Pressing again closes the  
trunk lid.  
▷
If the vehicle drives off with a jerky move-  
ment.  
▷
By pressing the button on the inside of the  
trunk lid. Pressing again closes the trunk lid.  
▷
By pressing the button on the outer side of  
the trunk lid. Pressing again re-opens the  
trunk lid.  
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By pressing the button on the inside of the  
trunk lid. Pressing again re-opens the trunk  
lid.  
Valet parking mode  
Principle  
By releasing the button in the driver's door.  
Pulling again and holding continues the  
closing motion.  
In the valet parking mode, the control display is  
disabled. The operation via iDrive is no longer  
possible.  
Malfunction  
In the event of an electrical malfunction, oper-  
ate the unlocked trunk lid manually with a slow  
and smooth motion.  
E.g., this mode can be used when the vehicle  
is handed over for valet parking.  
General information  
In the valet parking mode, it is not possible  
to change vehicle settings via iDrive. Personal  
profiles cannot be changed. Personal data  
cannot be displayed.  
Trunk emergency unlocking  
Additionally, the following actions are carried  
out:  
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▷
The volume of the audio system is limited.  
The integrated Universal Remote Control is  
deactivated.  
▷
▷
The Dynamic Stability Control cannot be  
turned off.  
Pull the handle inside the cargo area.  
The trunk lid unlocks.  
Depending on the vehicle, the trunk lid can  
be locked and disconnected from the cen-  
tral locking system.  
Soft-close automatic  
function  
Functional requirements  
▷
▷
▷
At least one driver profile has been created.  
A driver profile or the guest profile is active.  
At least one driver profile has an assigned  
ConnectedDrive account.  
Safety information  
Warning  
Accessing the menu for the valet  
parking mode  
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 while opening and closing.  
Via the switch-off screen  
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.  
Closing  
To close the doors, push lightly.  
The closing happens automatically.  
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Via the display bar at the upper edge  
of the control display  
Guest profile  
The guest profile is the active driver profile.  
1. Tip the Controller up.  
A PIN must be entered.  
2. "Valet parking mode"  
1. "PIN"  
2. Enter PIN.  
Via the vehicle settings  
1. "CAR"  
3. "Lock tailgate as well"  
The trunk lid will be locked and discon-  
nected from the central locking system.  
2. "Settings"  
3. "General settings"  
4. "Valet parking mode"  
4. "Activate now"  
This PIN can be used once to deactivate  
the valet parking mode for the active guest  
profile.  
Activating the valet parking mode  
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.  
Deactivating valet parking mode  
General information  
The lock screen of the valet parking mode is  
displayed on the control display.  
The procedure for the PIN input varies de-  
pending on the active driver profile.  
The deactivation of the valet parking mode de-  
pends on which driver profile is selected on the  
lock screen.  
Driver profile with PIN  
A PIN has been stored for the active driver  
profile.  
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.  
It is not necessary to enter another PIN.  
1. "Lock tailgate as well"  
The trunk lid will be locked and discon-  
nected from the central locking system.  
1. Select driver profile.  
2. "Activate now"  
2. Enter the assigned PIN for the driver profile.  
If you forgot the PIN, the valet parking mode  
must be deactivated by entering the assigned  
ConnectedDrive access data.  
Driver profile without PIN  
A PIN must be assigned to the driver profile.  
1. "PIN"  
Driver profile without PIN  
2. Enter PIN.  
The valet parking mode was activated by an-  
other person. To deactivate the valet parking  
mode, a driver without a PIN has to enter the  
access data for his ConnectedDrive account.  
3. "Lock tailgate as well"  
The trunk lid will be locked and discon-  
nected from the central locking system.  
4. "Activate linkage"  
5. "Activate now"  
1. Select driver profile.  
2. Enter the ConnectedDrive access data as-  
signed to the driver profile.  
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3. "Doors/ vehicle access"  
Guest profile  
4. Deactivate or activate the desired confirma-  
tion signals:  
In the guest profile, the valet parking mode can  
only be deactivated if the valet parking mode  
was activated in the guest profile.  
▷
"Flash when locking/unlocking"  
Unlocking is signaled by flashing twice,  
locking by flashing once.  
1. Select guest profile.  
2. Enter the PIN that was specified during ac-  
tivation.  
▷
With alarm system:  
"Sound when locking/unlocking"  
If the PIN has been forgotten, the valet park-  
ing mode must be deactivated via a personal  
driver profile.  
Unlocking is confirmed with two sound  
signals, locking is confirmed with one  
sound signal.  
Settings  
Folding mirrors in automatically  
1. "CAR"  
General information  
2. "Settings"  
Depending on the equipment and national-  
market version, various settings for opening  
and closing are possible.  
3. "Doors/ vehicle access"  
4. "Fold mirrors in when locked"  
These settings are stored for the driver profile  
currently used.  
Automatic unlocking  
1. "CAR"  
2. "Settings"  
Unlocking and locking  
3. "Doors/ vehicle access"  
4. "Unlock at end of trip"  
Doors  
1. "CAR"  
After drive-ready state is switched off by  
pressing the Start/Stop button, the locked  
vehicle is automatically unlocked.  
2. "Settings"  
3. "Key button settings"  
4.  
Select the icon.  
Automatic locking  
1. "CAR"  
5. Select the desired setting:  
▷
▷
"Driver's door only"  
2. "Settings"  
Only the driver's door and the fuel filler  
flap are unlocked. Pressing again un-  
locks the entire vehicle.  
3. "Doors/ vehicle access"  
4. Select the desired setting:  
▷
"Lock in a few minutes"  
"All doors"  
The vehicle locks automatically after a  
short period of time if no door is opened  
after unlocking.  
The entire vehicle is unlocked.  
Confirmation signals from the vehicle  
1. "CAR"  
▷
"Lock after starting to drive"  
The vehicle locks automatically after you  
drive off.  
2. "Settings"  
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3. "Doors/ vehicle access"  
4. "Comfort access"  
Trunk lid  
Trunk lid and doors  
Establishing idle state after opening  
the front doors  
1. "CAR"  
You can set up if only the trunk lid will be  
unlocked or if the doors will also be unlocked  
when the trunk lid is unlocked  
Depending on the vehicle equipment and  
country version, this setting may not be of-  
fered.  
2. "Settings"  
3. "Doors/ vehicle access"  
4. "Turn off vehicle after opening door"  
Idle state, refer to page 39.  
1. "CAR"  
2. "Settings"  
3. "Key button settings"  
Alarm system  
4.  
Select the icon.  
The text next to the icon indicates the cur-  
rent setting.  
Principle  
The alarm system issues a visual and acoustic  
signal when someone attempts to open the  
locked vehicle incorrectly.  
5. Select the desired setting:  
▷
"Tailgate"  
Depending on the equipment, the trunk  
lid will be unlocked or opened.  
General information  
When the vehicle is locked, the vehicle alarm  
system reacts to the following changes:  
▷
"Tailgate and door(s)"  
Depending on the equipment, the trunk  
lid will be unlocked or opened and the  
doors are unlocked.  
▷
▷
▷
Opening a door, the hood or the trunk lid.  
Movements in the interior.  
▷
▷
"Tailgate opens only when vehicle is  
unlocked."  
Changes in the vehicle inclination such as  
during attempts at stealing a wheel or  
when towing the vehicle.  
The vehicle must be unlocked before  
the trunk lid can be used with the vehicle  
key.  
▷
▷
Disconnected battery voltage.  
Improper use of the socket for OBD on-  
board diagnostics.  
"Lock tailgate button"  
The operation of the trunk lid via the  
vehicle key is disabled.  
▷
Locking the vehicle while a device is con-  
nected to the diagnostic socket.  
Comfort Access  
The alarm system signals these changes visu-  
ally and acoustically:  
Touchless locking and unlocking  
▷
Acoustic alarm:  
Contactless locking and unlocking can be  
switched on or off.  
Depending on local regulations, the acous-  
tic alarm may be suppressed.  
▷
Optical alarm:  
1. "CAR"  
By flashing of the hazard warning system  
and headlights, where required.  
2. "Settings"  
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Do not modify the system to ensure function of  
the alarm system.  
Indicator light on the interior mirror  
Turning on/off  
The alarm system is turned on or off as soon  
as the vehicle is locked or unlocked with the  
vehicle key or via Comfort Access.  
Opening the doors with the alarm  
system switched on  
The alarm system is triggered when a door  
is opened if the door was unlocked using the  
integrated key in the door lock.  
▷
▷
The indicator light flashes briefly every  
2 seconds:  
The alarm system is switched on.  
Indicator light flashes for approx. 10 sec-  
onds, then it flashes briefly every 2 sec-  
onds:  
Opening the trunk lid with the alarm  
system switched on  
The trunk lid can be opened even when the  
alarm system is switched on.  
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.  
After the trunk lid is closed, it is locked  
and monitored again provided the doors are  
locked. The hazard warning system flashes  
once.  
When the remaining open access points  
are closed, the interior motion sensor and  
tilt alarm sensor will be turned on.  
Panic mode  
You can trigger the alarm system if you find  
yourself in a dangerous situation.  
▷
▷
The indicator light goes out after unlocking:  
The vehicle has not been tampered with.  
The indicator light flashes after unlocking  
until drive-ready state is switched on, but  
no longer than approx. 5 minutes:  
▷
Press the button on the vehicle key  
and hold for at least 3 seconds.  
▷
Briefly press the button on the vehicle key  
three times in succession.  
An alarm has been deployed.  
Tilt alarm sensor  
To switch off the alarm: press any button.  
The inclination of the vehicle is monitored.  
The alarm system responds in situations such  
as attempts to steal a wheel or when the vehi-  
cle is towed.  
Interior motion sensor  
The vehicle interior is monitored.  
The alarm system responds when movement  
is detected in the vehicle interior.  
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The windows must be closed for the system to  
function properly.  
Power windows  
General information  
The windows can be opened with the vehicle  
key from the outside as well as closed with  
Comfort Access.  
Avoiding unintentional alarms  
General information  
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen-  
sor can trigger an alarm, although no unau-  
thorized action occurred.  
With Comfort Access: The windows can be  
closed from the outside via Comfort Access.  
When a window is frequently opened to the  
same position, this task can be performed by  
the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant. For in-  
stance when the same parking garage is fre-  
quently used.  
Possible situations for an unwanted alarm:  
▷
▷
▷
In car washes.  
In duplex garages.  
During transport on trains carrying vehicles,  
at sea or on a trailer.  
Additional information:  
▷
▷
With animals in the vehicle.  
▷
▷
Vehicle key, refer to page 83.  
When the vehicle is locked after start of re-  
fueling.  
BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, refer to  
page 51.  
The tilt alarm sensor and the interior motion  
sensor can be switched off in such situations.  
Safety information  
Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and  
interior motion sensor  
Warning  
When operating the windows, body parts and  
objects can be jammed. There is a risk of in-  
jury or risk of damage to property. Make sure  
that the travel path of the windows is clear  
while opening and closing.  
Press the button on the vehicle key  
within 10 seconds as soon as the vehicle  
is locked.  
The indicator light illuminates for approx.  
2 seconds and then continues to flash.  
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen-  
sor are switched off until the vehicle is locked  
again.  
Overview  
Ending the alarm  
▷
Unlock the vehicle with the vehicle key.  
▷
Unlock the vehicle with the integrated key  
and activate the drive-ready state via emer-  
gency detection of the vehicle key.  
Malfunction, refer to page 87.  
▷
With Comfort Access: when carrying the ve-  
hicle key, grasp the driver's door or front  
passenger door handle completely.  
Power windows  
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Safety information  
Functional requirements  
The windows can be operated under the fol-  
lowing conditions.  
Warning  
▷
▷
Standby state is switched on.  
Accessories on the windows such as anten-  
nas can impact anti-trap mechanism. There  
is a risk of injury. Do not install accessories in  
the area of movement of the windows.  
Drive-ready state is switched on.  
The vehicle key must be in the car's interior.  
Opening  
▷
Press the switch to the resistance  
point.  
Closing without the anti-trap  
mechanism  
In case of danger from the outside or if icing  
might prevent normal closing, proceed as fol-  
lows:  
The window opens while the switch is be-  
ing held.  
▷
Press the switch beyond the resist-  
ance point.  
The window opens automatically. Pressing  
the switch again stops the motion.  
1.  
Pull the switch past the resistance  
point and hold it there.  
The window closes with limited anti-trap  
mechanism. If the closing force exceeds a  
specific threshold, closing is interrupted.  
Closing  
▷
Pull the switch to the resistance  
point.  
2.  
Pull the switch past the resistance  
point again within approx. 4 seconds and  
hold it there.  
The window closes while the switch is be-  
ing held.  
▷
Pull the switch beyond the resist-  
ance point.  
The window closes without the anti-trap  
mechanism.  
The window closes automatically if the  
door is closed. Pulling again stops the mo-  
tion.  
Anti-trap mechanism  
Principle  
The anti-trap mechanism prevents objects or  
body parts becoming jammed between the  
door frame and window while a window is be-  
ing closed.  
General information  
If resistance or blockage is detected while a  
window is being closed, the closing will be in-  
terrupted.  
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