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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 features and options

This chapter describes model-specific equip-

ment, systems, and functions that are currently

available, or may become available in the fu-

ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.

Overview

Additional information:

Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.

Vehicle key

General information

Two vehicle keys are included in the scope of

delivery, each containing an integrated key.

Buttons on the vehicle key.

Each vehicle key contains a replaceable bat-

tery.

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Meaning

Depending on the equipment and national-

market version, various settings are possible

for the button functions.

Unlock.

A BMW ID or a driver profile with personal set-

tings can be assigned to a vehicle key.

Lock.

Pre-conditioning, refer to page 258.

To provide information on maintenance rec-

ommendations, the service data is stored in

the vehicle key.

Displaying the charging screen, refer

to page 150.

To prevent possible locking in of the vehicle

key, take the vehicle key with you when exiting

the vehicle.

Open the cargo area.

Panic mode.

Safety information

Pathway lighting, refer to page 162.

Warning

Additional vehicle keys

Additional vehicle keys are available from an

authorized service center or another qualified

service center or repair shop.

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-

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3. Push battery in arrow direction using a

pointed object and lift it out.

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 BMW ID

or driver profile, the connection to this vehicle

key must be deleted. A new vehicle key can

then be assigned to the BMW ID or driver pro-

file.

Replacing the battery

4. Insert a CR2032 3V battery with the posi-

tive side facing up.

NOTICE

5. Press the lid closed.

Improper batteries in a battery-operated de-

vice can damage the device. There is a risk

of property damage. Always replace the dis-

charged battery with a battery with the same

voltage, the same size and the same specifi-

cation.

6. Push the integrated key into the vehicle key

until the integrated key engages.

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.

1. Remove the integrated key from the vehicle

key.

Batteries contain harmful chemicals. It

is prohibited by law to dispose of bat-

teries together with household waste.

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.

Integrated key

General information

The vehicle can be locked and unlocked man-

ually using the integrated key.

Depending on the national-market version, the

integrated key will fit in the glove compart-

ment.

Safety information

Warning

For some national-market versions, unlock-

ing from the inside is only possible with par-

ticular knowledge.

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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.

Unlocking the vehicle manually

1. Pull and hold the driver's door handle out-

ward with one hand.

Removing the integrated key

1. Press the button, arrow 1, and pull out the

integrated key, arrow 2.

2. Unlock the door lock with the integrated key

by turning it counterclockwise.

2. Pull off frame from integrated key.

3. Pull out the vehicle key and release the

door handle.

4. Open the driver's door.

5. Press the central locking button to unlock

the other doors.

With the vehicle de-energized: pull the door

opener of the other doors from the inside.

Locking the vehicle manually

General information

To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehicle,

do not place the vehicle key in the vehicle.

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Overview

Emergency detection of the vehicle

key

Lock button for manual locking of the doors.

It is not possible to switch on the drive-ready

state if the vehicle key has not been detected.

Locking the vehicle

Proceed as follows in this case:

1. Close all doors.

2. Enter the vehicle on the front passenger's

side and close the front passenger door.

1. Hold the rear of the vehicle key against the

mark on the steering column. Pay attention

to the display in the instrument cluster.

3. Press the central locking button to unlock

all doors.

2.

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If the vehicle key is detected:

If vehicle is de-energized: Press down the

lock buttons on all doors except the front

passenger door.

Turn on drive-ready state within 10 sec-

onds.

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If the vehicle key is not detected:

4. Exit the vehicle through the front passenger

door.

Slightly change the position of the vehi-

cle key and repeat the procedure.

5. Press down the lock button on the front

passenger door and close the front pass-

enger door.

Malfunction

A Check Control message is displayed where

applicable.

6. Pull the door handles to make sure they are

locked. If necessary, repeat the process.

Vehicle key detection by the vehicle may mal-

function under the following circumstances:

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.

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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.

In this case, use the vehicle key emergency

detection to switch off the alarm.

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Shielding of the vehicle key due to metal

objects.

If the doors are manually locked from the in-

side, the alarm system is not activated.

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.

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Do not carry the vehicle key in close prox-

imity to other electronic devices.

Warning

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Fault of radio transmission by a charging

process of mobile devices, for instance

charging of a mobile phone.

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:

The vehicle key is located in direct proximity

of the wireless charging tray.

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Establishing standby.

Place the vehicle key in a different location.

Releasing the parking brake.

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Fault of the radio link while charging the

vehicle.

Opening and closing the doors or win-

dows.

In the case of interference, the vehicle can also

be unlocked and locked from the outside with

the integrated key. Use the Emergency detec-

tion of the vehicle key to turn on drive-ready

state.

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Engaging selector lever position N.

Using vehicle equipment.

There is a risk of accident, injury, and prop-

erty damage. Do not leave children or ani-

mals unattended in the vehicle. Take the ve-

hicle key with you when exiting and lock the

vehicle.

Access to vehicle interior

Safety information

Warning

NOTICE

The window will be lowered slightly when

pulling on the door handle. In the event of

frost, the window may be frozen solid and

may not be able to be lowered. There is a

risk of property damage. When pulling on the

door handle, make sure that the window is

lowered. If necessary, remove snow and ice

from the window. Do not open the door with

force.

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

Actions during unlocking

Depending on the settings, the following func-

tions are performed when unlocking the vehi-

cle:

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.

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Only the driver's door and the charging

socket flap will be unlocked or all access to

the vehicle will be unlocked.

▷

The unlocking of the vehicle can be con-

firmed with a light signal or a sound signal.

The welcome light can be turned on when

the vehicle is being unlocked.

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