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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.

Icon

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.

Stationary climate control, refer to

page 280.

To provide information on maintenance rec-

ommendations, the service data is stored in

the vehicle key.

Displaying the charging screen, refer

to page 149.

To prevent possible locking in of the vehicle

key, take the vehicle key with you when exiting

the vehicle.

Open the cargo area.

Safety information

Panic mode.

Pathway lighting, refer to page 162.

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-

Additional vehicle keys

Additional vehicle keys are available from an

authorized service center or another qualified

service center or repair shop.

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3. Remove the battery from the battery hous-

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.

ing.

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 down.

NOTICE

5. Insert the battery housing into the vehicle

key.

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.

1. Press and hold the button, arrow 1, and

push the cover, arrow 2, forward and re-

move it from the side.

6. Insert the cover into the vehicle key.

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.

Integrated key

2. Remove the battery housing from the vehi-

cle key to the side.

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.

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Safety information

Unlocking the vehicle manually

1. Press the driver’s door handle cover cap

inward.

Warning

The cover cap is opened slightly.

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. Pull the cover cap to the side so that the

door lock is clearly visible.

Removing the integrated key

1. Press and hold the button, arrow 1, and

push the cover, arrow 2, forward and re-

move it from the side.

3. Unlock the door lock with the integrated key

by turning it counterclockwise.

4. Remove the integrated key from the door

lock.

2. Slide out the integrated key at the open

side of the vehicle key.

5. Press the cover cap in to close it.

6. Press the cover cap in again to open it

slightly.

3. Remove the integrated key from the vehicle

key.

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7. Pull on the cover cap until the door opens.

If vehicle is de-energized:

1. With the integrated key, close and lock all

doors using the side door lock.

8. Press the central locking button to unlock

the other doors.

With the vehicle de-energized: pull the lever

in the other doors from the inside.

2. Pull the door handles to make sure they are

locked. If necessary, repeat the process.

Locking the vehicle manually

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.

General information

To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehicle,

do not place the vehicle key in the vehicle.

In this case, use the vehicle key emergency

detection to switch off the alarm.

Locking the vehicle

If the vehicle is locked with the integrated key

via the door lock, the alarm system will not be

activated.

1. Close all doors.

2. Enter the vehicle on the front passenger's

side and close the front passenger door.

3. Press the central locking button to unlock

all doors.

Emergency detection of the vehicle

key

4. Exit the vehicle through the front passenger

door.

5. With the integrated key, close and lock the

front passenger door using the side door

lock.

It is not possible to switch on the drive-ready

state if the vehicle key has not been detected.

6. Pull the door handles to make sure they are

locked. If necessary, repeat the process.

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Proceed as follows in this case:

tion of the vehicle key to turn on drive-ready

state.

1. Hold the rear of the vehicle key against the

mark on the steering column. Pay attention

to the display in the instrument cluster.

Access to vehicle interior

Safety information

Warning

2.

▷

If the vehicle key is detected:

Turn on drive-ready state within 10 sec-

onds.

▷

If the vehicle key is not detected:

Slightly change the position of the vehi-

cle key and repeat the procedure.

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.

Malfunction

A Check Control message is displayed where

applicable.

Vehicle key detection by the vehicle may mal-

function under the following circumstances:

▷

The battery of the vehicle key is discharged.

Warning

Fault of the radio link from transmission

towers or other equipment with high trans-

mitting power.

For some national-market versions, unlock-

ing from the inside is only possible with par-

ticular knowledge.

▷

Shielding of the vehicle key due to metal

objects.

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.

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.

Do not carry the vehicle key in close prox-

imity to other electronic devices.

Warning

▷

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.

▷

Establishing standby.

Place the vehicle key in a different location.

Releasing the parking brake.

▷

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-

▷

Engaging selector lever position N.

Using vehicle equipment.

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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.

Additional information:

▷

Settings, refer to page 97.

Welcome lights, refer to page 162.

BMW ID/driver profiles, refer to page 74.

Actions during locking

Depending on the settings, the following func-

tions are performed when locking the vehicle:

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 damage to property. 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.

▷

The locking of the vehicle can be confirmed

with a light signal or a sound signal.

▷

Depending on vehicle equipment, the exte-

rior mirrors can be folded in automatically

when locking. The exterior mirrors are not

folded in when the hazard warning flashers

are switched on.

The following functions are executed:

▷

All doors, the trunk, and the charging

socket flap are locked.

Actions during unlocking

Depending on the settings, the following func-

tions are performed when unlocking the vehi-

cle:

▷

Anti-theft protection is switched on. This

prevents the doors from being unlocked us-

ing the lock buttons or the door openers.

▷

Only the driver's door and the charging

socket flap will be unlocked or all access to

the vehicle will be unlocked.

▷

The alarm system is switched on.

If the drive-ready state is still turned on when

you lock the vehicle, the vehicle horn will honk

twice. In this case, drive-ready state must be

turned off using the Start/Stop button.

▷

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.

Additional information:

Settings, refer to page 97.

In addition, the following functions are exe-

cuted:

With the vehicle key

▷

If a BMW ID or a driver profile was assigned

to the vehicle key, this BMW ID or driver

profile will be activated.

Unlocking the vehicle

Press the button on the vehicle key.

▷

The interior lights are switched on, unless

they were manually switched off.

Depending on vehicle equipment, folded-in

exterior mirrors are folded out.

If only the driver's door and charging socket

flap have been unlocked due to the settings,

press the button on the vehicle key again to

unlock the other vehicle access points.

If the exterior mirrors were folded in using

the button inside the vehicle, they will not

fold out when the vehicle is unlocked.

The lighting functions may depend on the am-

bient brightness.

▷

Anti-theft protection is switched off.

The alarm system is switched off.

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Locking the vehicle

Unlock vehicle on front door

1. Close the driver's door.

2.

Press the button on the vehicle key.

All vehicle access points are locked.

On the door handle

Principle

The vehicle can be accessed without operating

the vehicle key.

Reach into the recessed grip of a front door.

The vehicle key is automatically detected near

the vehicle.

Unlocking the vehicle at the rear door

General information

The function is available with Comfort Access.

Depending on national-market version, the ve-

hicle can also be unlocked and locked via the

door handle using a compatible smartphone

and digital key.

Additional information:

BMW Digital Key, refer to page 92.

Press and hold the button in the recessed grip

to unlock the vehicle and open the rear door.

Functional requirements

▷

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

pants pocket.

Locking the vehicle

1. Close the driver's door.

▷

Bluetooth must be activated on the smart-

phone to unlock and lock using the Digital

Key.

2. Touch the grooved surface on the door

handle of a closed front door with your fin-

ger for approx. 1 second without reaching

into the recessed grip.

▷

To lock the vehicle, the vehicle key must be

outside of the vehicle near the doors.

After locking, approx. 2 seconds must

elapse before unlocking is possible.

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Additional information:

Malfunction

BMW Digital Key, refer to page 92.

Wet or snowy conditions may disrupt the lock-

ing request detection on the door handles.

Actions during unlocking

If the settings specify that only the driver's

door and the charging socket flap will be un-

locked, note the following:

In the case of a malfunction, unlock and lock

the vehicle using the buttons of the vehicle key

or use the integrated key.

Touchless unlocking/locking of the

vehicle

The driver's door and the charging socket flap

will only be unlocked when the driver is within

the unlocking zone of the driver's door.

Principle

Settings, refer to page 97.

When the driver approaches the locked vehicle

with the vehicle key, the vehicle is unlocked.

Functional requirements

▷

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

pants pocket.

When the driver walks away from the unlocked

vehicle with the vehicle key, the vehicle will be

locked.

▷

Bluetooth must be activated on the smart-

phone for contactless unlocking and locking

using the Digital Key.

General information

The function is available with Comfort Access.

▷

Automatic unlocking and locking must be

activated in the settings.

The vehicle will be unlocked when an author-

ized vehicle key is detected in the unlocking

zone.

▷

The drive-ready state must be turned off.

If the vehicle has been in the idle state for

several days, contactless unlocking/locking

will only be available after the vehicle has

been driven.

The unlocking zone is located within a radius

of approx. 5 ft/1.50 m around the vehicle.

The vehicle will be locked when the vehicle key

leaves the locking zone.

Additional information:

The locking zone is located within a radius of

approx. 9 ft/2 m around the vehicle.

Settings, refer to page 97.

With the Key Card

Depending on the national-market version,

touchless unlocking and locking is also possi-

ble for compatible smartphones with a digital

key. Enable Bluetooth on your smartphone to

do so.

Principle

The Key Card is a chip card on which the digi-

tal key is installed. The Key Card can be used

to unlock and lock the vehicle.

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.

Additional information:

Key Card, refer to page 91.

If someone is detected on a seat while locking

the vehicle, the following restrictions apply:

General information

The Key Card is available with Comfort Access.

▷

The vehicle will be locked but not secured

against theft.

▷

The charging socket flap remains unlocked.

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sition of the near field communication antenna

depends on the smartphone model.

Locking/unlocking the vehicle

When locking the vehicle with the smartphone,

make sure that all doors and the trunk are

closed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What precautions can be taken to be able to

open a vehicle, despite accidentally locking in

the vehicle key?

Hold the activated Key Card directly at the cen-

ter of the driver's door handle.

▷

The app’s remote services offer the option

to lock and unlock a vehicle.

When locking the vehicle with the Key Card,

make sure that all doors and the trunk are

closed.

This requires an active BMW Connected-

Drive contract, and the app must be instal-

led on a smartphone.

If the Key Card is not detected, slightly change

the position of the Key Card and repeat the

procedure.

▷

Unlocking the vehicle can be requested via

the BMW ConnectedDrive Call Center.

An active BMW ConnectedDrive contract is

required.

With the BMW Digital Key

Access to the cargo area

Principle

Depending on vehicle equipment and national-

market version, a digital key can be installed

on a compatible smartphone and used to un-

lock and lock the vehicle.

General information

The cargo area will be opened to the config-

ured opening height.

Additional information:

BMW Digital Key, refer to page 92.

Safety information

Locking/unlocking the vehicle

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.

Hold the smartphone NFC antenna directly at

the center of the driver's door handle. The po-

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Warning

On the trunk

General information

With Comfort Access, the cargo area can be

accessed without activating the vehicle key.

The tailgate swings back and up when it

opens. There is a risk of injury or risk of dam-

age to property. Make sure that the travel

path of the tailgate is clear during opening

and closing.

The key is automatically detected near the ve-

hicle.

Depending on the national-market version,

compatible smartphones with a digital key are

also detected automatically. In this case, the

cargo area can be opened with a smartphone.

Warning

Sharp-edged or pointed objects can hit the

windows and heating elements while driving.

There is a risk of injury or risk of damage to

property. Cover the edges and ensure that

pointed objects do not hit the windows.

Additional information:

BMW Digital Key, refer to page 92.

Functional prerequisites

▷

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

pants pocket.

With the vehicle key

▷

Bluetooth must be activated on the smart-

phone to detect the Digital Key.

General information

To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehicle,

do not place the vehicle key in the cargo area.

Opening the trunk

Depending on vehicle equipment and national-

market version, the following settings can be

changed:

▷

Unlocking the cargo area with the vehicle

key also unlocks the doors.

▷

Before unlocking the cargo area with the

vehicle key, first unlock the vehicle.

Functional requirements

Selector lever position P must be engaged to

open the cargo area with the vehicle key.

▷

Unlock the vehicle and then press the but-

ton on the trunk.

With Comfort Access: carry the vehicle key

with you and press the button on the trunk.

You must enable the setting for opening with

the vehicle key.

Locked doors are not unlocked.

Additional information:

Settings, refer to page 97.

Opening the trunk

Press and hold the button on the vehi-

cle key for approx. 1 second.

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▷

When the vehicle starts moving.

Closing the cargo area

By pressing the button on the outside of

the cargo area. Pressing it again closes the

cargo area again.

▷

By pressing the button on the inside of the

cargo area. Pressing it again closes the

cargo area again.

By pressing the button on the vehicle key.

Pressing the button again continues the

opening process.

▷

Press the button on the trunk.

▷

By pressing or pulling the button in the

driver's door. Pressing again continues the

opening procedure.

Pull the tailgate down slightly. The tailgate

closes automatically.

Inside the vehicle

Interruption of the closing procedure

The closing procedure is interrupted in the fol-

lowing situations:

Functional prerequisites

The vehicle key or digital key must be located

within the vehicle in order to close the trunk

using the button inside the vehicle.

▷

If the vehicle drives off with a jerky move-

ment.

▷

By pressing the button on the outside of

the cargo area. Pressing it again opens the

cargo area again.

When the vehicle is locked, selector lever posi-

tion P must be engaged before the trunk lid

can be opened using the button inside the ve-

hicle.

▷

By pressing the button on the inside of

the cargo area. Pressing it again opens the

cargo area again.

Opening the trunk

By pressing the button on the vehicle key.

Pressing it again opens the cargo area

again.

Press the button in the driver's door.

By releasing the button in the driver's door.

Pulling again and holding continues the

closing motion.

Closing the cargo area

Pull and hold the button in the driver's

door.

Opening and closing the cargo area

contactlessly

An acoustic signal sounds before the trunk is

closed.

Principle

Interruption of the opening

procedure

The opening procedure is interrupted in the

following situations:

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.

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Sensors detect specific foot movements near

the center of the trunk, and the trunk opens or

closes.

With these movements, the leg must pass

through the ranges of both sensors.

General information

Function availability depends on vehicle equip-

ment and national-market version.

If the vehicle key is within the sensor range, the

cargo area may open or close inadvertently if

you unintentionally move your foot or if a foot

movement is detected.

The sensor has an approximate range of

5 ft/1.50 m extending from the rear area.

Before the cargo area opens, the hazard warn-

ing system flashes.

If contactless opening is used for the cargo

area, the locked doors will not be unlocked.

Moving a foot again will stop the opening proc-

cedure. The subsequent foot movement will

close the cargo area again.

Additional information:

BMW Digital Key, refer to page 92.

Closing the cargo area

Perform the foot movement for opening the

cargo area.

Functional requirements

▷

To close the cargo area contactlessly, the

automatic tailgate must be installed.

The hazard warning system flashes and an

acoustic signal sounds.

▷

Selector lever position P must be engaged.

Moving a foot again will stop the closing proc-

ess. The subsequent foot movement will open

the cargo area again.

Contactless opening and closing of the

trunk must be activated in the settings.

▷

Bluetooth must be activated on the smart-

phone to open and close the cargo area

contactlessly using the Digital Key.

System limits

The detection of the foot movement may be

limited due to the following external conditions:

Depending on vehicle equipment:

No trailer hitches should be mounted.

▷

Ice, snow or slush on the rear of the vehicle.

Dirt or road salt on the rear of the vehicle.

Additional information:

Settings, refer to page 97.

Movement in range of the sensors may cause

the trunk to open unintentionally, e.g., due

to running water when cleaning the vehicle

or from heavy rainfall, or due to the moving

brushes in a car wash. To prevent such un-

intended opening of the cargo area in such

cases, keep the vehicle key at a sufficient dis-

tance from the rear of the vehicle.

Opening the cargo area

1. Stand in the middle behind the vehicle at

approx. one arm's length away from the

rear of the vehicle.

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

ing direction and immediately pull it back.

Depending on vehicle equipment: Objects

mounted on a trailer hitch cannot be detected

if the trailer power socket is not plugged in.

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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.

Trunk emergency unlocking

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.

Safety information

Pull the handle inside the cargo area.

The trunk is unlocked.

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.

Malfunction

Warning

With manual operation of a blocked tailgate,

it can release itself unexpectedly from the

blocking. There is a risk of injury or risk of

damage to property. 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.

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.

In the event of an electrical malfunction in the

automatic tailgate, operate the unlocked tail-

gate slowly with a smooth motion by hand.

A deactivated Key Card remains in the list of

paired digital keys.

To close the tailgate fully, press down lightly

only. Closing occurs automatically.

Functional requirement

A vehicle key must be located in the vehicle to

activate and deactivate the Key Card.

Key Card

Principle

The Key Card allows the vehicle to be unlocked

and locked, as well as started.

General information

Key Card availability depends on vehicle equip-

ment and national-market version.

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Activating Key Card

1. Place activated Key Card in the center of

the smartphone tray.

2. Press the Start/Stop button.

After drive-ready state is switched on, the Key

Card can be removed from the tray.

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.

1. Place Key Card in the center of the smart-

phone tray.

2. Follow instructions on the control display.

BMW Digital Key

Deactivating Key Card

1.

Apps menu

Principle

2. "Vehicle"

BMW Digital Key lets you lock and unlock and

start your vehicle using a compatible smart-

phone.

3. "Doors and windows"

4. "Digital Key"

5. "Key Card"

General information

BMW Digital Key availability and functionality

depend on vehicle equipment and national-

market version.

6. "Deactivate Key Card"

A deactivated Key Card remains in the list of

paired digital keys.

BMW Digital Key can be used with a compat-

ible smartphone or other compatible mobile

devices.

Unlocking and locking the vehicle

The vehicle can be unlocked and locked with

the activated Key Card.

To unlock and start a vehicle with a compatible

smartphone, this function must be offered by

the smartphone manufacturer. The My BMW

app can be used to check if the smartphone

and vehicle are compatible and which func-

tions are supported.

Additional information:

Access to the vehicle interior, refer to page 83.

Turning on the drive-ready state

A BMW ID or a driver profile with individual

settings can be assigned to a digital key.

When using a smartphone as a digital key, it is

helpful to carry the deactivated Key Card in the

vehicle. In situations where the vehicle is to be

given to another person, they can be given the

Key Card instead of the smartphone. To do so,

the Key Card must be activated via iDrive.

Always take the vehicle key with you to a serv-

ice appointment.

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Additional information:

Forwarding authorization

▷

BMW ID/driver profiles, refer to page 74.

Key Card, refer to page 91.

To share the digital key, select the correspond-

ing function on the smartphone, for instance in

the Wallet app.

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.

Functional requirements

▷

The smartphone is compatible with BMW

Digital Key

The vehicle is linked with the Connected-

Drive account of the vehicle owner.

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 My BMW app.

The rechargeable battery of the smart-

phone has a sufficient charge. The neces-

sary minimum charge of the rechargeable

battery depends on the smartphone.

▷

Bluetooth must be activated on the smart-

phone for contactless unlocking and locking

using the Digital Key.

Authentication

Depending on the recipient’s smartphone

model, an authentication may be required for

security and safety reasons.

Enabling the main digital key

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.

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.

Proof of authorization can be started via the

My BMW App or using the activation code in

the corresponding smartphone function, e.g.,

the Wallet app.

Deleting digital keys

Both vehicle keys must be located in the vehi-

cle to be enabled.

General information

Deleted digital keys will be removed from the

list of enabled digital keys.

Follow the activation instructions in the Digital

Key menu, on the app, or on the control dis-

play.

Deleted digital keys cannot be restored.

Sharing digital keys

Deleting the main digital key

The main digital key can be deleted from the

smartphone or via iDrive.

General information

Digital key allows the sharing of digital keys

with other people. This option is available via

the smartphone that is enabled as main digital

key. This function must be supported by the

smartphone.

The deletion of the main digital key is com-

pleted immediately.

Deleting a shared key

Shared keys can be deleted using the smart-

phone with the master Digital Key, using the

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smartphone with the shared key to be deleted,

or via iDrive.

Unlocking and locking the vehicle

The vehicle can be unlocked and locked as fol-

lows:

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.

▷

Using the door handle.

With Comfort Access: depending on the na-

tional-market version, the vehicle can be

locked and unlocked with no-touch activa-

tion.

If the smartphone associated with a shared

key or iDrive is used to delete a shared key, it

will be deleted immediately.

BMW Digital Key availability and function-

ality depend on vehicle equipment and na-

tional-market version.

Deletion via iDrive

To delete a digital key via iDrive, there must be

an authorized vehicle key in the vehicle, or the

master Digital Key must be in the smartphone

tray.

Additional information:

Access to the vehicle interior, refer to page 83.

Turning on the drive-ready state

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

Using the smartphone tray

3. "Doors and windows"

4. "Digital Key"

5. If necessary, select the digital key.

6. Delete the Digital Key.

Resetting the function

To reset the BMW Digital Key function, an au-

thorized vehicle key must be located in the ve-

hicle.

1. Place smartphone in the center of the

smartphone tray.

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.

Ensure that the display is facing up.

2. Press the Start/Stop button to turn on

drive-ready state.

After the reset, the vehicle can no longer be

unlocked, locked or started with a digital key.

Inside the vehicle

The main digital key must be enabled again to

be able to use BMW Digital Key again.

With Comfort Access, it is sufficient, depending

on the country, for the smartphone with Blue-

tooth enabled to be located inside the vehicle.

Press the Start/Stop button to turn on drive-

ready state.

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Doors and windows"

4. "Digital Key"

Sale of the smartphone

Delete all digital keys on the smartphone prior

to selling the smartphone. This ensures that

5. "Reset function"

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the smartphone can no longer be used for the

vehicle.

Buttons for the central

locking system

Changing smartphones

General information

The vehicle is automatically locked when driv-

ing off.

To use a new smartphone as a master Digital

Key, activate the new smartphone according to

the instructions for the master Digital Key. The

previous master key is deleted when the new

smartphone is activated.

In the event of a severe accident, the vehicle

is automatically unlocked. The hazard warning

system and interior lights are illuminated.

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.

Overview

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

With a digital key, the alarm system's interior

motion sensor and tilt alarm sensor can only

be deactivated using the control display.

The central locking buttons are located on the

front door.

Additional information:

Locking the vehicle

Alarm system, refer to page 99.

Press the button in the driver's door

or front passengers door with the front

doors closed.

Malfunction

Digital key recognition by the vehicle may mal-

function under the following circumstances:

The vehicle is not secured against theft when

locking.

▷

The smartphone is shielded from the sen-

sors in the vehicle by a smartphone cover

that is not suitable.

Unlocking the vehicle

Press the button in the driver's door or

front passenger’s door.

Objects such as a chip card or the Key Card

are located between the smartphone and

the smartphone cover.

Fault of the connection from transmission

towers or other equipment with high trans-

mitting power.

Opening the door

Press the button.

Shielding of the smartphone due to build-

ings or metal objects.

The door is unlocked and slightly open.

Push the door outward.

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The door can be pushed into the door lock

without effort and the door will close automati-

cally.

Malfunction

General information

In case of a power failure, the driver's door can

be unlocked manually.

Safety information

Overview

Warning

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.

Closing

To close the doors, push lightly.

The closing process is automatic.

Lever in the driver's door.

Valet parking mode

Unlocking the driver’s door manually

Principle

In the valet parking mode, the control display is

disabled.

E.g., this mode can be used when the vehicle

is handed over for valet parking.

General information

Depending on the national-market version, the

valet parking mode may not be available.

Valet Parking mode has the following restric-

tions:

Pull the lever in the driver's door to unlock the

driver's door.

▷

Vehicle settings cannot be changed via

iDrive.

Soft-close automatic

function

▷

Settings stored to a BMW ID or guest pro-

file cannot be changed.

▷

Personal data cannot be displayed.

The audio system is muted, with the possi-

ble volume of the audio system being lim-

ited.

Principle

The soft-close automatic function reduces ef-

fort and noise when closing vehicle doors.

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▷

The integrated Universal Remote Control is

deactivated.

Unlocking and locking

The availability of certain settings of the

driving modes is limited.

Doors

1.

Apps menu

Additional information:

2. "Vehicle"

BMW ID/driver profiles, refer to page 74.

3. "Doors and windows"

4. "Lock/unlock"

Functional requirement

The driver has registered in the vehicle with a

BMW ID.

5. "Unlock"

6. Select the desired setting:

▷

"Driver's door only"

Activating the valet parking mode

Only the driver's door and the charging

socket flap are unlocked. Pressing again

unlocks the entire vehicle.

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

▷

"All doors"

3. "System settings"

4. "Valet parking mode"

5. If necessary, "PIN"

The entire vehicle is unlocked.

Touchless unlocking/locking

If the active BMW ID does not have an as-

signed PIN, this PIN must be set now. The

PIN is needed to deactivate the valet park-

ing mode.

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Doors and windows"

4. "Comfort access"

5. Select the desired setting.

6. If necessary, enter the PIN.

7. "Activate valet parking mode"

Automatic unlocking

Deactivating valet parking mode

1. Select the desired BMW ID on the lock

screen.

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

2.

▷

Enter the assigned PIN for the BMW ID.

3. "Doors and windows"

4. "Lock/unlock"

If you have forgotten the PIN: enter the

access data for the BMW ID.

5. Select the desired setting:

▷

If the selected BMW ID does not have

an assigned PIN: enter the access data

for the BMW ID.

▷

"Unlock doors at end of trip"

"Unlock doors when in P"

If locked, the vehicle unlocks automatically

when drive-ready state is turned off or selector

lever position P is engaged.

Settings

Automatic locking

General information

Depending on the equipment and national-

market version, various settings for opening

and closing are possible.

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

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3. "Doors and windows"

4. "Lock/unlock"

Depending on the equipment, the cargo

area will be unlocked or opened.

▷

"Tailgate and door(s)"

5. "Lock after a short time"

Depending on the equipment, the trunk

will be unlocked or opened and the

doors are unlocked.

The vehicle locks automatically after a short

period of time if no door is opened after un-

locking.

"Tailgate will only open if vehicle is

already unlocked"

Confirmation signals from the vehicle

The vehicle must be unlocked before

the cargo area can be operated with the

vehicle key.

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Doors and windows"

4. "Lock/unlock"

▷

"Lock tailgate button"

Operating the cargo area with the vehi-

cle key is disabled.

5. Select the desired setting:

▷

"Flash when unlocking"

Adjusting the opening height

You can set how far the tailgate can be

opened.

Unlocking is confirmed by two flashes.

"Flash when locking"

Locking is confirmed by one flash.

With alarm system:

When adjusting the opening height, make sure

the clearance above the tailgate is at least

4 in/10 cm.

"Sound on lock/unlock"

Unlocking is confirmed with two sound

signals, locking is confirmed with one

sound signal.

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Doors and windows"

4. "Tailgate"

Folding mirrors in automatically

1.

Apps menu

5. "Opening height"

2. "Vehicle"

6. Monitor the tailgate and set the desired

opening height.

3. "Doors and windows"

4. "Lock/unlock"

Opening/closing the cargo area

contactlessly

5. "Fold mirrors on lock/unlock"

1.

Apps menu

Cargo area

2. "Vehicle"

Cargo area and doors

3. "Doors and windows"

4. "Tailgate"

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

5. Select the desired setting.

3. "Doors and windows"

4. "Tailgate"

5. Select the desired setting:

▷

"Tailgate"

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Opening the doors with the alarm

system switched on

Alarm system

The alarm system is triggered when a door

is opened if the door was unlocked using the

integrated key in the door lock.

Principle

The alarm system issues a visual and acoustic

signal when someone attempts to open the

locked vehicle incorrectly.

Opening the cargo area with the

alarm system switched on

The cargo area can be opened even when the

alarm system is switched on.

General information

When the vehicle is locked, the vehicle alarm

system reacts to the following changes:

After closing the cargo area, the cargo area will

be locked and monitored again. The hazard

warning system flashes once during closing.

▷

Opening a door, the hood, or the cargo

area.

▷

Movements in the vehicle interior.

Changes in the vehicle inclination such as

during attempts at stealing a wheel or

when towing the vehicle.

Panic mode

You can trigger the alarm system if you find

yourself in a dangerous situation.

▷

Disconnected battery voltage.

▷

Press the button on the vehicle key

and hold for at least 3 seconds.

Improper use of the socket for OBD on-

board diagnostics.

▷

Briefly press the button on the vehi-

cle key three times in succession.

▷

Locking the vehicle while a device is con-

nected to the diagnostic socket.

To switch off the alarm: press any button.

The alarm system signals these changes visu-

ally and acoustically:

Indicator light on the interior mirror

▷

Acoustic alarm:

Depending on local regulations, the acous-

tic alarm may be suppressed.

▷

Optical alarm:

By flashing of the hazard warning system

and headlights, where required.

Do not modify the system to ensure function of

the alarm system.

Turning the alarm system on/off

The alarm system is turned on as soon as the

vehicle is locked from the outside.

▷

The indicator light flashes briefly every

2 seconds:

The alarm system is switched on.

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 indicator light flashes for approx.

10 seconds, then flashes briefly every

2 seconds:

The alarm system is switched off as soon as

the vehicle is unlocked.

Interior motion sensor and tilt alarm sensor

are not active, as doors, hood, or tailgate

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are not correctly closed. Correctly closed

access points are secured.

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

▷

Press the button on the vehicle key

within 30 seconds as soon as the

vehicle is locked.

▷

The indicator light flashes even though all

access points have been closed:

Alarm system error.

The indicator light illuminates for approx.

2 seconds and then continues to flash.

▷

The indicator light goes out after unlocking:

The vehicle has not been tampered with.

▷

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.

The indicator light flashes after unlocking

until drive-ready state is switched on, but

no longer than approx. 5 minutes:

The alarm has been triggered.

The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen-

sor are switched off until the vehicle is locked

again.

Tilt alarm sensor

The inclination of the vehicle is monitored.

Ending the alarm

Unlock the vehicle.

The alarm system responds in situations such

as attempts to steal a wheel or when the vehi-

cle is towed.

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.

Interior motion sensor

The vehicle interior is monitored.

The alarm system triggers when movement is

detected inside the vehicle.

Window

The windows must be closed for the system to

function properly.

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.

Avoiding unintentional alarms

General information

The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen-

sor can trigger an alarm, although no unau-

thorized action occurred.

Additional information:

BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, refer to

page 59.

Possible situations for an unwanted alarm:

▷

In car washes.

In duplex garages.

During transport on trains carrying vehicles,

at sea or on a trailer.

▷

With animals in the vehicle.

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Depending on national-market version, the

windows can also be closed via the door han-

dle using a compatible smartphone and digital

key.

Safety information

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 92.

Functional prerequisites

▷

Carry the vehicle key with you, for instance

in your pants pocket.

With the vehicle key

▷

Bluetooth must be activated on the smart-

phone to close the window(s) using the dig-

ital key.

Opening windows

Press and hold the button on the vehi-

cle key after unlocking.

Closing the windows

The windows open for as long as the button

on the vehicle key is pressed.

Closing the windows

With Comfort Access: press and hold

the button on the vehicle key after lock-

ing.

The windows close for as long as the button

on the vehicle key is pressed.

Touch the grooved surface on the door handle

of a closed front door with your finger and hold

it there without grasping the recessed grip.

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.

In addition to locking, the windows also closed.

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.

On the door handle

Principle

The windows can be closed using the door

handle without operating the vehicle key.

The vehicle key is automatically detected near

the vehicle.

General information

The function is available with Comfort Access.

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Inside the vehicle

Anti-trap mechanism

Overview

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.

Power windows

Safety information

Warning

Functional requirements

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.

▷

Standby state is switched on.

▷

Drive-ready state is switched on.

The vehicle key or digital key must be inside

the vehicle.

Closing without the anti-trap

mechanism

In case of danger from the outside or if icing

might prevent normal closing, proceed as fol-

lows:

Opening windows

▷

Press the switch to the resistance

point.

The window opens while the switch

is being held.

▷

Press the switch beyond the resist-

ance point.

1. Pull the

switch past the resistance

point and hold it there.

The window opens automatically.

Pressing the switch again stops the motion.

The window closes with limited anti-trap

mechanism. If the closing force exceeds a

specific threshold, closing is interrupted.

Closing the windows

▷

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 being held.

▷

Pull the switch beyond the resist-

ance point.

The window closes without the anti-trap

mechanism.

The window closes automatically.

Pulling again stops the motion.

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Safety switch

Glass sunroof

Principle

With the safety switch, it is possible to disable

particular functions in the rear. The locking of

functions is useful, for instance, when children

or animals are carried in the rear.

The glass sunroof can be set either transpar-

ent or opaque for sun protection and screen.

General information

The glass sunroof is automatically set opaque

when the vehicle with a transparent glass sun-

roof is exited.

General information

The following functions can be disabled by

pressing the safety switch:

If the vehicle is unlocked within approx. 24

hours, the glass sunroof will automatically

switch to the transparent state.

▷

Opening of rear doors by passengers in the

rear.

The rear doors can only be opened from

the outside.

Overview

▷

Opening and closing of the rear windows

using the switches in the rear.

Button in the vehicle

Overview

Glass sunroof

The safety switch is located on the

driver's door.

Functional requirements

The glass sunroof can be operated under the

following conditions.

Turning the safety functions on/off

▷

Standby state is switched on.

Press the safety switch on the driver’s

door.

Drive-ready state is switched on.

The LED in the button illuminates

when the safety function is switched on.

Setting the glass sunroof opaque/

transparent

Press the button.

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The opaque glass sunroof is set transpar-

ent.

The transparent glass sunroof is set opa-

que.

Functional limitation

The degree of transparency may vary at ex-

treme temperatures.

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