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Opening and closing

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sition of the near field communication antenna

depends on the smartphone model.

Warning

When locking the vehicle with the smartphone,

make sure that all doors and the cargo area

are closed.

The tailgate swings back and up when it

opens. There is a risk of injury and risk of

property damage. Make sure that the travel

path of the tailgate is clear during opening

and closing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What precautions can be taken to be able to

open a vehicle, despite accidentally locking in

the vehicle key?

Warning

Sharp-edged or pointed objects can hit the

windows and heating elements while driving.

There is a risk of injury or risk of property

damage. Cover the edges and ensure that

pointed objects do not hit the windows.

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The app’s remote services offer the option

to lock and unlock a vehicle.

This requires an active BMW Connected-

Drive contract, and the app must be instal-

led on a smartphone.

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Unlocking the vehicle can be requested via

the BMW ConnectedDrive Call Center.

With the vehicle key

An active BMW ConnectedDrive contract is

required.

General information

To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehicle,

do not place the vehicle key in the cargo area.

Access to the cargo area

Depending on vehicle equipment and national-

market version, the following settings can be

changed:

General information

The cargo area will be opened to the config-

ured opening height.

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Unlocking the cargo area with the vehicle

key also unlocks the doors.

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Before unlocking the cargo area with the

vehicle key, first unlock the vehicle.

Safety information

Functional requirements

Selector lever position P must be engaged to

open the cargo area with the vehicle key.

Warning

Body parts can be jammed when operating

the tailgate. There is a risk of injury. Make

sure that the travel path of the tailgate is

clear during opening and closing.

You must enable the setting for opening with

the vehicle key.

Additional information:

Settings, refer to page 93.

Opening the cargo area

Press and hold the button on the vehi-

cle key for approx. 1 second.

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Press the button on the trunk.

On the cargo area

General information

With Comfort Access, the cargo area can be

accessed without activating the vehicle key.

The vehicle is locked after closing

the cargo area. To do so, the driv-

er's door must be closed and the vehicle

key must be outside of the vehicle near the

cargo area.

The key is automatically detected near the ve-

hicle.

Functional prerequisite

Carry the vehicle key with you, e.g., in your

pants pocket.

Inside the vehicle

Functional requirements

The vehicle key or digital key must be located

within the vehicle in order to close the cargo

area using the button inside the vehicle.

Opening the cargo area

When the vehicle is locked, selector lever posi-

tion P must be engaged before the tailgate can

be opened using the button inside the vehicle.

Opening the trunk

Press the button in the driver's door.

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Unlock the vehicle and then press the but-

ton on the cargo area.

Closing the cargo area

With Comfort Access: carry the vehicle key

with you and press the button on the cargo

area.

Pull and hold the button in the driver's

door.

Locked doors are not unlocked.

An acoustic signal sounds before the trunk is

closed.

Closing the cargo area

Interruption of the opening

procedure

The opening procedure is interrupted in the

following situations:

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When the vehicle starts moving.

By pressing the button on the outside of

the cargo area. Pressing it again closes the

cargo area again.

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By pressing the button on the inside of the

cargo area. Pressing it again closes the

cargo area again.

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By pressing the button on the vehicle key.

you unintentionally move your foot or if a foot

movement is detected.

Pressing the button again continues the

opening process.

The sensor has an approximate range of

5 ft/1.50 m extending from the rear area.

By pressing or pulling the button in the

driver's door. Pressing again continues the

opening procedure.

If contactless opening is used for the cargo

area, the locked doors will not be unlocked.

Functional requirements

Interruption of the closing procedure

The closing procedure is interrupted in the fol-

lowing situations:

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To close the cargo area contactlessly, the

automatic tailgate must be installed.

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Selector lever position P must be engaged.

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If the vehicle drives off with a jerky move-

ment.

Contactless opening and closing of the

cargo area must be activated in the set-

tings.

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By pressing the button on the outside of

the cargo area. Pressing it again opens the

cargo area again.

Depending on vehicle equipment:

No trailer hitches should be mounted.

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By pressing the button on the inside of

the cargo area. Pressing it again opens the

cargo area again.

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Additional information:

Settings, refer to page 93.

By pressing the button on the vehicle key.

Pressing it again opens the cargo area

again.

Opening the cargo area

1. To open the cargo area hands-free, walk

behind the vehicle and hold the vehicle key

in the middle at approx. arm’s length.

By releasing the button in the driver's door.

Pulling again and holding continues the

closing motion.

2. Wave a foot under the vehicle in the driv-

ing direction and immediately pull it back.

With these movements, the leg must pass

through the ranges of both sensors.

Opening and closing the cargo area

contactlessly

Principle

You can open the cargo area contactlessly

when carrying the vehicle key on your person.

With automatic tailgate activation, the cargo

area can also be closed contactlessly.

Sensors detect specific foot movements near

the center of the rear area, and the cargo area

opens or closes.

Before the cargo area opens, the hazard warn-

ing system flashes.

General information

Function availability depends on vehicle equip-

ment and national-market version.

Moving a foot again will stop the opening proc-

cedure. The subsequent foot movement will

close the cargo area again.

If the vehicle key is within the sensor range, the

cargo area may open or close inadvertently if

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Closing the cargo area

Perform the foot movement for opening the

cargo area.

Malfunction

Warning

The hazard warning system flashes and an

acoustic signal sounds.

With manual operation of a blocked tailgate,

it can release itself unexpectedly from the

blocking. There is a risk of injury and risk

of property damage. Do not operate the tail-

gate manually if it is blocked. Have the vehi-

cle checked by an authorized service center

or another qualified service center or repair

shop.

Moving a foot again will stop the closing proc-

ess. The subsequent foot movement will open

the cargo area again.

System limits

The detection of the foot movement may be

limited due to the following external conditions:

In the event of an electrical malfunction in the

automatic tailgate, operate the unlocked tail-

gate slowly with a smooth motion by hand.

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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 range of the sensors may cause

the cargo area to open unintentionally, e.g.,

due to running water when cleaning the vehi-

cle or from heavy rainfall, or due to the mov-

ing brushes in a car wash. To prevent such

unintended opening of the cargo area in such

cases, keep the vehicle key at a sufficient dis-

tance from the rear of the vehicle.

To close the tailgate fully, press down lightly

only. Closing occurs automatically.

Key Card

Principle

The Key Card allows the vehicle to be unlocked

and locked, as well as started.

Depending on vehicle equipment: Objects

mounted on a trailer hitch cannot be detected

if the trailer power socket is not plugged in.

General information

Key Card availability depends on vehicle equip-

ment and national-market version.

Emergency cargo area release

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.

Pull the handle inside the cargo area.

The cargo area is unlocked.

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