Get Opening and closing -> Alarm system Guide for BMW I5 4 Door First Generation (2023-2025)

Opening and closing

CONTROLS

The vehicle must be unlocked before

the cargo area can be operated with the

vehicle key.

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Opening a door, the hood, or the cargo

area.

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Movements in the vehicle interior.

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"Lock tailgate button"

Changes in the vehicle inclination such as

during attempts at stealing a wheel or

when towing the vehicle.

Operating the cargo area with the vehi-

cle key is disabled.

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Disconnected battery voltage.

Opening/closing the cargo area

contactlessly

Improper use of the socket for OBD on-

board diagnostics.

Apps menu

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Locking the vehicle while a device is con-

nected to the diagnostic socket.

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Doors and windows"

4. "Tailgate"

The alarm system signals these changes visu-

ally and acoustically:

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Acoustic alarm:

5. Select the desired setting.

Depending on local regulations, the acous-

tic alarm may be suppressed.

Closing the sun protection

automatically

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Optical alarm:

Vehicles with fixed glass sunroof:

By flashing of the hazard warning system

and headlights, where required.

It is possible to configure whether the roller

sunblind closes automatically when the vehicle

is locked.

Do not modify the system to ensure function of

the alarm system.

Apps menu

Turning the alarm system on/off

The alarm system is turned on as soon as the

vehicle is locked from the outside.

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Doors and windows"

4. "Close roof blind automatically"

5. Select the desired setting.

The alarm system is not switched on if the

vehicle is locked from a greater distance with

the My BMW App or manually from the inside.

The alarm system is switched off as soon as

the vehicle is unlocked.

Alarm system

Principle

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 alarm system issues a visual and acoustic

signal when someone attempts to open the

locked vehicle incorrectly.

General information

When the vehicle is locked, the vehicle alarm

system reacts to the following changes:

Opening the cargo area with the

alarm system switched on

The cargo area can be opened even when the

alarm system is switched on.

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Opening and closing

CONTROLS

After closing the cargo area, the cargo area will

be locked and monitored again. The hazard

warning system flashes once during closing.

The vehicle has not been tampered with.

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The indicator light flashes after unlocking

until drive-ready state is switched on, but

no longer than approx. 5 minutes:

Panic mode

You can trigger the alarm system if you find

yourself in a dangerous situation.

The alarm has been triggered.

Tilt alarm sensor

The inclination of the vehicle is monitored.

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Press the button on the vehicle key

and hold for at least 3 seconds.

The alarm system responds in situations such

as attempts to steal a wheel or when the vehi-

cle is towed.

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Briefly press the button on the vehi-

cle key three times in succession.

To switch off the alarm: press any button.

Interior motion sensor

The vehicle interior is monitored.

Indicator light on the interior mirror

The alarm system triggers when movement is

detected inside the vehicle.

The windows and the glass sunroof must be

closed for the system to function properly.

Avoiding unintentional alarms

General information

The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen-

sor can trigger an alarm, although no unau-

thorized action occurred.

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The indicator light flashes briefly every

2 seconds:

The alarm system is switched on.

Possible situations for an unwanted alarm:

The indicator light flashes for approx.

10 seconds, then flashes briefly every

2 seconds:

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In car washes.

In duplex garages.

During transport on trains carrying vehicles,

at sea or on a trailer.

Interior motion sensor and tilt alarm sensor

are not active, as doors, hood, or tailgate

are not correctly closed. Correctly closed

access points are secured.

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With animals in the vehicle.

The tilt alarm sensor and the interior motion

sensor can be switched off in such situations.

When the remaining open access points

are closed, the interior motion sensor and

tilt alarm sensor will be turned on.

Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and

interior motion sensor

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The indicator light flashes even though all

access points have been closed:

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Press the button on the vehicle key

within 30 seconds as soon as the

vehicle is locked.

Alarm system error.

The indicator light goes out after unlocking:

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Opening and closing

CONTROLS

The indicator light illuminates for approx.

2 seconds and then continues to flash.

With the vehicle key

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After turning off the standby state, an

option to turn off the interior motion sensor

and the tilt alarm sensor will be displayed

on the control display.

Opening windows

Press and hold the button on the vehi-

cle key after unlocking.

The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen-

sor are switched off until the vehicle is locked

again.

The windows open for as long as the button

on the vehicle key is pressed.

Closing the windows

Ending the alarm

Unlock the vehicle.

With Comfort Access: press and hold

the button on the vehicle key after lock-

ing.

If the vehicle is unlocked with the integrated

key, the drive-ready state must subsequently

be turned on via the emergency detection of

the vehicle key.

The windows close for as long as the button

on the vehicle key is pressed.

Depending on the vehicle equipment, exterior

mirrors are folded in unless they were folded

in during locking. The exterior mirrors are not

folded in when the hazard warning flashers are

switched on.

Window

General information

When a window is frequently opened to the

same position, this task can be performed by

the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant. This is

useful if you frequently use the same parking

garage, for example.

On the door handle

Principle

The windows can be closed using the door

handle without operating the vehicle key.

Additional information:

The vehicle key is automatically detected near

the vehicle.

BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, refer to

page 58.

General information

The function is available with Comfort Access.

Safety information

Depending on national-market version, the

windows can also be closed via the door han-

dle using a compatible smartphone and digital

key.

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.

Additional information:

BMW Digital Key, refer to page 91.

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