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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.

Pre-conditioning, refer to page 235.

To provide information on maintenance rec-

ommendations, the service data is stored in

the vehicle key.

Unlock the cargo area.

To prevent possible locking in of the vehicle

key, take the vehicle key with you when exiting

the vehicle.

Panic mode.

Pathway lighting, refer to page 156.

Safety information

Additional vehicle keys

Additional vehicle keys are available from an

authorized service center or another qualified

service center or repair shop.

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-

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3. Push battery in arrow direction using a

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.

pointed object and lift it out.

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

Unlocking the vehicle manually

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

ward with one hand.

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.

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.

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.

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, 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

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.

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.

Warning

For some national-market versions, unlock-

ing from the inside is only possible with par-

ticular knowledge.

Actions during unlocking

Depending on the settings, the following func-

tions are performed when unlocking the vehi-

cle:

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 fuel filler flap

will be unlocked or all access to the vehicle

will be unlocked.

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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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In addition, the following functions are exe-

cuted:

Settings, refer to page 86.

With the vehicle key

Unlocking the vehicle

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If a BMW ID or a driver profile was assigned

to the vehicle key, this BMW ID or driver

profile will be activated.

▷

The interior lights are switched on, unless

they were manually switched off.

Press the button on the vehicle key.

Depending on vehicle equipment, folded-in

exterior mirrors are folded out.

If only the driver's door and fuel filler flap have

been unlocked due to the settings in place,

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.

Additional information:

Locking the vehicle

▷

Settings, refer to page 86.

1. Close the driver's door.

Welcome lights, refer to page 155.

BMW ID/driver profiles, refer to page 66.

2.

Press the button on the vehicle key.

All vehicle access points are locked.

On the door handle

Principle

Actions during locking

Depending on the settings, the following func-

tions are performed when locking the vehicle:

▷

The locking of the vehicle can be confirmed

with a light signal or a sound signal.

The vehicle can be accessed without operating

the vehicle key.

▷

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 vehicle key is automatically detected near

the vehicle.

General information

The function is available with Comfort Access.

The following functions are executed:

▷

All doors, the cargo area, and the fuel filler

flap are locked.

Functional requirements

▷

Anti-theft protection is switched on. This

prevents the doors from being unlocked us-

ing the lock buttons or the door openers.

▷

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

pants pocket.

To lock the vehicle, the vehicle key must be

outside of the vehicle near the doors.

▷

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.

After locking, approx. 2 seconds must

elapse before unlocking is possible.

Additional information:

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When the driver walks away from the unlocked

vehicle with the vehicle key, the vehicle will be

locked.

Unlock vehicle

General information

The function is available with Comfort Access.

The vehicle will be unlocked when an author-

ized vehicle key is detected in the unlocking

zone.

The unlocking zone is located within a radius

of approx. 5 ft/1.50 m around the side and rear

of the vehicle.

Reach into the recessed grip of a front door.

The vehicle will be locked when the vehicle key

leaves the locking zone.

Locking the vehicle

1. Close the driver's door.

The locking zone is located within a radius of

approx. 9 ft/3 m around the side and rear of

the vehicle.

2. With your finger, touch the grooved surface

on a closed door handle for approx. 1 sec-

ond without reaching into the recessed grip.

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.

If a passenger is detected in the front pass-

enger seat during locking and the seat belt of

the front passenger is engaged in the seat belt

buckle during locking:

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The vehicle will be locked but not secured

against theft.

▷

The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.

Malfunction

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 fuel filler flap will be unlocked,

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.

The driver's door and fuel filler flap will only

unlock when the driver is within the driver's

door unlocking zone.

Touchless unlocking/locking of the

vehicle

Settings, refer to page 86.

Principle

When the driver approaches the locked vehicle

with the vehicle key, the vehicle is unlocked.

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Functional requirements

Locking/unlocking the vehicle

▷

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

pants pocket.

▷

Unlocking: when entering the unlocking

zone, the doors and cargo area must be

closed.

▷

Locking: when leaving the locking zone, the

doors and cargo area must be closed.

Automatic unlocking and locking must be

activated in the settings.

Hold the activated Key Card directly at the cen-

ter of the driver's door handle.

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The drive-ready state must be turned off.

For contactless locking of the vehicle, no

second vehicle key may be within a radius

of 18 ft/6 m around the vehicle.

When locking the vehicle with the Key Card,

make sure that all doors and the cargo area

are closed.

▷

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.

If the Key Card is not detected, slightly change

the position of the Key Card and repeat the

procedure.

Additional information:

With the BMW Digital Key

Settings, refer to page 86.

Principle

With the Key Card

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.

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.

Additional information:

BMW Digital Key, refer to page 81.

Additional information:

Key Card, refer to page 80.

Locking/unlocking the vehicle

General information

The Key Card is available with Comfort Access.

Hold the smartphone NFC antenna directly at

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

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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.

While opening, the trunk lid pivots back and

up. There is a risk of injury and risk of prop-

erty damage. Make sure that the travel path

of the trunk lid is clear while 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?

With the vehicle key

▷

The app’s remote services offer the option

to lock and unlock a vehicle.

General information

To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehicle,

do not place the vehicle key in the cargo area.

This requires an active BMW Connected-

Drive contract, and the app must be instal-

led on a smartphone.

Depending on vehicle equipment and national-

market version, the following settings can be

changed:

▷

Unlocking the vehicle can be requested via

the BMW ConnectedDrive Call Center.

▷

Unlocking the cargo area with the vehicle

key also unlocks the doors.

An active BMW ConnectedDrive contract is

required.

▷

Before unlocking the cargo area with the

vehicle key, first unlock the vehicle.

Access to the cargo area

Functional requirements

Selector lever position P must be engaged to

open the cargo area with the vehicle key.

General information

It may not be possible to open the cargo area

when the vehicle is in valet parking mode.

You must enable the setting for opening with

the vehicle key.

Additional information:

Valet parking mode, refer to page 85.

Settings, refer to page 86.

Safety information

Unlocking the cargo area

Press and hold the button on the vehi-

cle key for approx. 1 second.

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.

On the cargo area

General information

With Comfort Access, the cargo area can be

accessed without activating the vehicle key.

The key is automatically detected near the ve-

hicle.

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Functional prerequisite

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

pants pocket.

Emergency cargo area release

Opening the cargo area

Pull the handle inside the cargo area.

The cargo area is unlocked.

▷

Unlock the vehicle and then press the but-

ton on the cargo area.

Key Card

With Comfort Access: carry the vehicle key

with you and press the button on the cargo

area.

Principle

The Key Card allows the vehicle to be unlocked

and locked, as well as started.

Locked doors are not unlocked.

General information

Key Card availability depends on vehicle equip-

ment and national-market version.

Closing the cargo area

Pull down the cargo area using the recessed

grips.

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.

Inside the vehicle

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.

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.

Unlocking the trunk

Safety information

Press the button in the driver's door.

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 property damage. Do not place the

Key Card in the wireless charging tray at the

same time as a mobile device.

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Activating/deactivating Key Card in

the vehicle

Unlocking and locking the vehicle

The vehicle can be unlocked and locked with

the activated Key Card.

General information

Additional information:

When the BMW Digital Key is activated for the

vehicle, a digital key can be used instead of the

vehicle key.

Access to the vehicle interior, refer to page 75.

Turning on the drive-ready state

A deactivated Key Card remains in the list of

paired digital keys.

Functional requirement

A vehicle key must be located in the vehicle to

activate and deactivate the Key Card.

Activating Key Card

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.

After drive-ready state is switched on, the Key

Card can be removed from the tray.

Malfunction

1. Open the cover of the smartphone tray.

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.

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

phone tray.

3. Follow instructions on the control display.

Deactivating Key Card

1.

Apps menu

BMW Digital Key

2. "Vehicle"

Principle

3. "Doors and windows"

4. "Digital Key"

BMW Digital Key lets you lock and unlock and

start your vehicle using a digital key.

5. "Key Card"

6. "Deactivate Key Card"

General information

BMW Digital Key availability and functionality

depend on vehicle equipment and national-

market version.

A deactivated Key Card remains in the list of

paired digital keys.

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BMW Digital Key can be used with a compat-

ible smartphone or other compatible mobile

devices.

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.

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.

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.

A BMW ID or a driver profile with individual

settings can be assigned to a digital key.

Both vehicle keys must be located in the vehi-

cle to be enabled.

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.

Follow the activation instructions in the Digital

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

play.

Sharing digital keys

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.

Always take the vehicle key with you to a serv-

ice appointment.

Additional information:

▷

BMW ID/driver profiles, refer to page 66.

Key Card, refer to page 80.

Forwarding authorization

To share the digital key, select the correspond-

ing function on the smartphone, for instance in

the Wallet app.

Functional requirements

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.

▷

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.

Authentication

Depending on the recipient’s smartphone

model, an authentication may be required for

security and safety reasons.

▷

Bluetooth must be activated on the smart-

phone for contactless unlocking and locking

using the 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.

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Deleting digital keys

Resetting the function

To reset the BMW Digital Key function, an au-

thorized vehicle key must be located in the ve-

hicle.

General information

Deleted digital keys will be removed from the

list of enabled digital keys.

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.

Deleted digital keys cannot be restored.

Deleting the main digital key

The main digital key can be deleted from the

smartphone or via iDrive.

After the reset, the vehicle can no longer be

unlocked, locked or started with a digital key.

The main digital key must be enabled again to

be able to use BMW Digital Key again.

The deletion of the main digital key is com-

pleted immediately.

1.

Apps menu

Deleting a shared key

2. "Vehicle"

Shared keys can be deleted using the smart-

phone with the master Digital Key, using the

smartphone with the shared key to be deleted,

or via iDrive.

3. "Doors and windows"

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.

Unlocking and locking the vehicle

The vehicle can be unlocked and locked using

the door handle.

If the smartphone associated with a shared

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

will be deleted immediately.

Additional information:

Access to the vehicle interior, refer to page 75.

Turning on the drive-ready state

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.

Using the smartphone tray

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Doors and windows"

4. "Digital Key"

5. If necessary, select the digital key.

6. Delete the Digital Key.

1. Open the cover of the smartphone tray.

2. Place smartphone in the center of the

smartphone tray.

Ensure that the display is facing up.

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3. Close the cover of the smartphone tray.

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The smartphone is shielded from the sen-

sors in the vehicle by a smartphone cover

that is not suitable.

4. Press the Start/Stop button to turn on

drive-ready state.

Objects such as a chip card or the Key Card

are located between the smartphone and

the smartphone cover.

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.

Fault of the connection from transmission

towers or other equipment with high trans-

mitting power.

Shielding of the smartphone due to build-

ings or metal objects.

Changing smartphones

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.

Buttons for the central

locking system

General information

The vehicle is automatically locked when driv-

ing off.

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.

In the event of a severe accident, the vehicle

is automatically unlocked. The hazard warning

system and interior lights are illuminated.

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.

Overview

System limits

The interior motion sensor and tilt alarm sen-

sor of the alarm system cannot be switched off

with a digital key.

Additional information:

Alarm system, refer to page 87.

The central locking buttons are located on the

front door.

Malfunction

Digital key recognition by the vehicle may mal-

function under the following circumstances:

Lock.

Unlock.

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Vehicle settings cannot be changed via

iDrive.

Locking the vehicle

Press the button in the driver's door

or front passengers door with the front

doors closed.

Settings stored to a BMW ID or guest pro-

file cannot be changed.

▷

Personal data cannot be displayed.

The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.

The audio system is muted, with the possi-

ble volume of the audio system being lim-

ited.

The vehicle is not secured against theft when

locking.

▷

The integrated Universal Remote Control is

deactivated.

Unlocking the vehicle

Press the button in the driver's door or

front passenger’s door.

Dynamic Stability Control cannot be turned

off.

The availability of certain settings of the

driving modes is limited.

Opening the door

The M1 and M2 buttons on the steering

wheel are not active.

▷

Press the button to unlock all the

doors.

Additional information:

Pull the door opener above the arm-

BMW ID/driver profiles, refer to page 66.

rest.

▷

Front doors: pull the door opener on the

door to open the door. The other doors re-

main locked.

Functional requirement

The driver has registered in the vehicle with a

BMW ID.

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.

Activating the valet parking mode

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

3. "System settings"

4. "Valet parking mode"

5. "Lock tailgate"

Valet parking mode

Principle

The cargo area is locked and disconnected

from the central locking system.

In the valet parking mode, the control display is

disabled.

6. If necessary, "PIN"

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

is handed over for valet parking.

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.

General information

Depending on the national-market version, the

valet parking mode may not be available.

7. If necessary, enter the PIN.

8. "Activate valet parking mode"

Valet Parking mode has the following restric-

tions:

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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"

3. "Doors and windows"

4. "Lock/unlock"

Unlocking and locking

5. "Lock after a short time"

The vehicle locks automatically after a short

period of time if no door is opened after un-

locking.

Doors

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Doors and windows"

4. "Lock/unlock"

Confirmation signals from the vehicle

1.

Apps menu

5. "Unlock"

2. "Vehicle"

6. Select the desired setting:

3. "Doors and windows"

4. "Lock/unlock"

▷

"Driver's door only"

Only the driver's door and the fuel filler

flap are unlocked. Pressing again un-

locks the entire vehicle.

5. Select the desired setting:

▷

"Flash on lock/unlock"

Unlocking is signaled by flashing twice,

locking by flashing once.

▷

"All doors"

The entire vehicle is unlocked.

▷

With alarm system:

"Sound on lock/unlock"

Touchless unlocking/locking

Unlocking is confirmed with two sound

signals, locking is confirmed with one

sound signal.

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Doors and windows"

4. "Comfort access"

5. Select the desired setting.

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Folding mirrors in automatically

General information

When the vehicle is locked, the vehicle alarm

system reacts to the following changes:

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

▷

Opening a door, the hood, or the cargo

area.

3. "Doors and windows"

4. "Lock/unlock"

▷

Movements in the vehicle interior.

5. "Fold mirrors on lock/unlock"

Changes in the vehicle inclination such as

during attempts at stealing a wheel or

when towing the vehicle.

Cargo area

▷

Disconnected battery voltage.

Cargo area and doors

Improper use of the socket for OBD on-

board diagnostics.

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

▷

Locking the vehicle while a device is con-

nected to the diagnostic socket.

3. "Doors and windows"

4. "Tailgate"

The alarm system signals these changes visu-

ally and acoustically:

5. Select the desired setting:

▷

"Tailgate"

▷

Acoustic alarm:

Depending on the equipment, the cargo

area will be unlocked or opened.

Depending on local regulations, the acous-

tic alarm may be suppressed.

▷

"Tailgate and door(s)"

▷

Optical alarm:

Depending on the equipment, the cargo

area will be unlocked or opened and the

doors are unlocked.

By flashing of the hazard warning system

and headlights, where required.

Do not modify the system to ensure function of

the alarm system.

▷

"Tailgate will only open if vehicle is

already unlocked"

The vehicle must be unlocked before

the cargo area can be operated with the

vehicle key.

Turning the alarm system on/off

The alarm system is turned on as soon as the

vehicle is locked from the outside.

"Lock tailgate button"

The alarm system does not turn on if the vehi-

cle is locked manually from the inside.

Operating the cargo area with the vehi-

cle key is disabled.

The alarm system is switched off as soon as

the vehicle is unlocked.

Alarm system

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.

Principle

The alarm system issues a visual and acoustic

signal when someone attempts to open the

locked vehicle incorrectly.

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▷

The indicator light flashes even though all

access points have been closed:

Opening the cargo area with the

alarm system switched on

The cargo area can be opened even when the

alarm system is switched on.

Alarm system error.

▷

The indicator light goes out after unlocking:

The vehicle has not been tampered with.

After closing the cargo area, the cargo area will

be locked and monitored again. The hazard

warning system flashes once during closing.

The indicator light flashes after unlocking

until drive-ready state is switched on, but

no longer than approx. 5 minutes:

Panic mode

The alarm has been triggered.

You can trigger the alarm system if you find

yourself in a dangerous situation.

Tilt alarm sensor

The inclination of the vehicle is monitored.

▷

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.

▷

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.

▷

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:

▷

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.

▷

With animals in the vehicle.

When the vehicle is locked after start of re-

fueling.

When the remaining open access points

are closed, the interior motion sensor and

tilt alarm sensor will be turned on.

The tilt alarm sensor and the interior motion

sensor can be switched off in such situations.

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Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and

interior motion sensor

With the vehicle key

Opening windows

Press the button on the vehicle key

within 30 seconds as soon as the vehi-

cle is locked.

Press and hold the button on the vehi-

cle key after unlocking.

The indicator light illuminates for approx.

2 seconds and then continues to flash.

The windows open for as long as the button

on the vehicle key is pressed.

The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen-

sor are switched off until the vehicle is locked

again.

Closing the windows

With Comfort Access: press and hold

the button on the vehicle key after lock-

ing.

Ending the alarm

Unlock the vehicle.

The windows close for as long as the button

on the vehicle key is pressed.

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.

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

On the door handle

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.

Principle

The windows can be closed using the door

handle without operating the vehicle key.

The vehicle key is automatically detected near

the vehicle.

Additional information:

BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, refer to

page 54.

General information

The function is available with Comfort Access.

Safety information

Functional prerequisite

Carry the vehicle key with you, for instance in

your pants pocket.

Warning

When operating the windows, body parts and

objects can be jammed. There is a risk of in-

jury and risk of property damage. Make sure

that the travel path of the windows is clear

while opening and closing.

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Closing the windows

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.

The window opens automatically.

Pressing the switch again stops the motion.

With your finger, touch the grooved surface on

a closed door handle without reaching into the

recessed grip.

Closing the windows

▷

Pull the switch to the resistance

point.

In addition to locking, the windows and glass

sunroof with sun protection will be closed.

The window closes while the switch

is being held.

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.

▷

Pull the switch beyond the resist-

ance point.

The window closes automatically.

Pulling again stops the motion.

Anti-trap mechanism

Inside the vehicle

Principle

Overview

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.

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Closing without the anti-trap

mechanism

In case of danger from the outside or if icing

might prevent normal closing, proceed as fol-

lows:

Closing glass sunroof

With Comfort Access: press and hold

the button on the vehicle key in close

range of the vehicle after locking.

The glass sunroof with sun protection will be

closed for as long as the button on the vehicle

key is pressed.

1. Pull the

switch past the resistance

point and hold it there.

Depending on the vehicle equipment, exterior

mirrors are folded in unless they were folded

in while locking. The exterior mirrors are not

folded in when the hazard warning flashers are

switched on.

The window closes with limited anti-trap

mechanism. If the closing force exceeds a

specific threshold, closing is interrupted.

2. Pull the

switch past the resistance

point again within approx. 4 seconds and

hold it there.

On the door handle

Principle

The window closes without the anti-trap

mechanism.

The glass sunroof can be closed using the

door handle without operating the vehicle key.

The vehicle key is automatically detected near

the vehicle.

Glass sunroof

Safety information

Warning

Functional prerequisite

Carry the vehicle key with you, for instance in

your pants pocket.

Closing glass sunroof

Body parts can be jammed when operating

the glass sunroof. There is a risk of injury.

Make sure that the area of movement of the

glass sunroof is clear during opening and

closing.

With the vehicle key

Opening glass sunroof

Press and hold the button on the vehi-

cle key after unlocking.

Touch the grooved surface on the external

door handle of a closed door with your finger

and hold it there without grasping the recessed

grip.

The glass sunroof with sun protection will be

opened for as long as the button on the vehicle

key is pressed.

In addition to locking, the windows and glass

sunroof with sun protection will be closed.

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Depending on the vehicle equipment, exterior

mirrors are folded in unless they were folded

in while locking. The exterior mirrors are not

folded in when the hazard warning flashers are

switched on.

Lifting/closing glass sunroof

Push switch briefly upward.

▷

The closed glass sunroof tilts

and the sun protection opens

slightly.

▷

The opened glass sunroof

closes until it is in the tilted

position. The sun protection

does not move.

Inside the vehicle

Functional requirements

The glass sunroof and sun protection can be

operated under the following conditions.

▷

The tilted glass sunroof closes.

▷

Standby state is switched on.

Opening/closing the glass sunroof and

sun protection separately

Drive-ready state is switched on.

Speed of 155 mph/250 km/h not exceeded.

▷

Slide switch back to the re-

sistance point and hold.

The vehicle key must be inside the vehicle.

General information

The glass sunroof and the sun protection are

operated using the same switch.

Holding down the switch

opens the sun protection. If

the sun protection is already

fully open, the glass sunroof

opens.

Overview

▷

Slide switch forward to the resistance point

and hold.

Button in the vehicle

The glass sunroof closes while the switch

is being held. If the glass sunroof is already

closed or in the tilted position, the sun pro-

tection closes.

Slide the switch back past the resistance

point.

The sun protection opens automatically. If

the sun protection is already fully open, the

glass sunroof opens automatically.

Pressing the switch again stops the motion.

Opening/closing the glass sun-

roof/sun protection.

▷

Push the switch forward past the resistance

point.

The glass sunroof closes automatically. If

the glass sunroof is already closed or in

the tilted position, the sun protection closes

automatically.

Pressing the switch again stops the motion.

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Opening/closing the glass sunroof and

sun protection together

Closing from the open position without

the anti-trap mechanism

If an external hazard or ice prevents normal

closure, proceed as follows:

▷

Briefly press out the switch

twice in succession toward

the rear past the resistance

point.

The glass sunroof and sun

protection open together.

Pressing the switch again

stops the motion.

1. Close all doors.

2. Switch on drive-ready state or stop a mov-

ing vehicle.

▷

Briefly press out the switch twice in succes-

sion toward the front past the resistance

point.

3. Push the switch forward past the resistance

point and hold.

The glass sunroof and sun protection close

together.

The glass sunroof closes with limited anti-

trap mechanism. If the closing force ex-

ceeds a specific threshold, closing is inter-

rupted.

Pressing the switch again stops the motion.

Comfort position

4. Push the switch forward again past the

resistance point and hold until the glass

sunroof closes without the anti-trap mech-

anism. Make sure that the closing path is

clear.

In some models, the wind noises in the car's

interior are lowest when the glass sunroof is

not fully open. In these models, the automatic

function initially only opens the glass sunroof

up to this comfort position.

Operating the switch inside the vehicle again

opens the glass sunroof completely.

Closing from the lifted position without

the anti-trap mechanism

In case of danger from the outside or if icing

might prevent normal closing, proceed as fol-

lows:

Anti-trap mechanism

Principle

The anti-trap mechanism prevents objects or

body parts from becoming jammed between

the roof frame and glass sunroof while the

glass sunroof is closing.

1. Close all doors.

General information

2. Switch on drive-ready state or stop a mov-

ing vehicle.

If a resistance or blockage is detected while

the glass sunroof is closing, the closing opera-

tion is interrupted once the roof reaches the

half-open position, or it is stopped when clos-

ing from the tilted position.

3. Push the switch forward past the resistance

point and hold.

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Initializing after a power interruption

General information

After a power interruption during the opening

or closing process, the glass sunroof can only

be operated to a limited extent. Initializing the

system can help in this case.

The system can be initialized under the follow-

ing conditions:

▷

The vehicle is parked in a horizontal posi-

tion.

▷

The vehicle will not be moved until the initi-

alization is completed.

▷

The drive-ready state is established.

The outside temperature is above

41 ℉/5 ℃.

During initialization, the glass sunroof closes

without the anti-trap mechanism.

Make sure that the closing path is clear.

Initializing the system

Press the switch up and hold

it until the initialization is com-

plete:

Initialization begins within 15 seconds.

▷

If the glass sunroof is closed, it opens then

closes again.

If the glass sunroof is open, it first closes,

then opens and closes again.

The sun protection is initialized in the

closed position.

Initialization is complete once the glass sun-

roof and the sun protection have opened then

closed again.

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