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Opening and closing

WARNING

Vehicle features and options

Unlocking from the inside is only possi‐

ble with special knowledge.

This chapter describes all standard, country-

specific and optional features offered with the

series. It also describes features that are not

necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due

to the selected options or country versions.

This also applies to safety-related functions

and systems. When using these functions and

systems, the applicable laws and regulations

must be observed.

Persons who spend a lengthy time in the vehi‐

cle while being exposed to extreme tempera‐

tures are at risk of injury or death. Do not lock

the vehicle from the outside when there are

people in it.◀

WARNING

Unattended children or animals can

cause the vehicle to move and endanger them‐

selves and traffic, e.g., due to the following ac‐

tions:

Remote control

▷

Pressing the Start/Stop button.

Releasing the parking brake.

General information

The vehicle is supplied with two remote con‐

trols with integrated key.

Opening and closing the doors or win‐

dows.

Each remote control contains a replaceable

battery. Replace the battery, refer to

page 36.

▷

Engaging selector lever position N.

Using vehicle equipment.

You may set the key functions depending on

the optional features and country-specific ver‐

sion. Settings, refer to page 44.

There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not

leave children or animals unattended in the ve‐

hicle. Take the remote control with you when

exiting and lock the vehicle.◀

The vehicle stores personal settings for every

remote control. Personal Profile, refer to

page 42.

Overview

The remote controls hold information about re‐

quired maintenance. Service data in the re‐

mote control, refer to page 201.

Safety information

WARNING

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 remote control with you so that the vehicle

can be opened from the outside.◀

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Unlocking

Locking

Open tailgate

Panic mode

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If the engine or ignition is still switched on

when you lock the vehicle, the vehicle horn

honks twice. In this case, the engine or ignition

must be switched off by means of the Start/

Stop button.

Unlocking

Press button on the remote control.

Depending on the settings, refer to page 44,

the following access points are unlocked.

▷

Driver's door and fuel filler flap.

Lock

Press the button of the remote control

again to unlock the other vehicle access

points.

Press button on the remote control with

the vehicle locked.

This function is not available, if the interior

lamps were switched off manually.

▷

All doors, tailgate, and fuel filler flap.

In addition, the following functions are exe‐

cuted:

The light functions may depend on the ambi‐

ent brightness.

▷

The settings saved in the driver profile, re‐

fer to page 42, are applied.

If the button is pressed again within 10 sec‐

onds after vehicle was locked, the interior mo‐

tion sensor and tilt alarm sensor of the anti-

theft warning system, refer to page 46, are

turned off. After locking, wait 10 seconds be‐

fore pressing the button again.

▷

The interior lights and courtesy lights are

activated. This function is not available, if

the interior lights were switched off man‐

ually.

▷

The welcome lights are switched on, if this

function was activated.

Tailgate

The alarm system, refer to page 45, is

switched off.

General information

To avoid locking it in the vehicle, do not place

the remote control in the cargo area.

The light functions may depend on the ambi‐

ent brightness.

Depending on your vehicle's equipment and

the country version, it is possible to specify

whether the doors are also unlocked when un‐

locking with the remote control. Adjusting the

settings, refer to page 44.

Convenient opening

Press and hold this button on the re‐

mote control after unlocking.

The windows and the glass sunroof are

opened, as long as the button on the remote

control is pressed.

Safety information

WARNING

Body parts can be jammed when operat‐

ing the tailgate. There is a risk of injury. Make

sure that the area of movement of the tailgate

is clear during opening and closing.◀

Locking

1. Close the driver's door.

2.

▷

Press button on the remote control.

NOTE

All doors, the tailgate, and the fuel filler flap

are being locked.

During opening, the tailgate pivots back

and up. There is a risk of property damage.

Make sure that the area of movement of the

tailgate is clear during opening and closing.◀

▷

The alarm system, refer to page 45, is

switched on.

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5. Press the cover closed.

Opening

6. Push the integrated key into the remote

control until it engages.

Press button on the remote control for

approx. 1 second.

Have old batteries disposed of by a

dealer’s service center or another

qualified service center or repair shop

or take them to a collection point.

Panic mode

You can trigger the alarm system if you find

yourself in a dangerous situation.

Press button on the remote control for

at least 3 seconds.

Additional remote controls

Additional remote controls are available from a

dealer’s service center or another qualified

service center or repair shop.

To switch off the alarm: press any button.

Replacing the battery

Loss of the remote controls

1. Remove the integrated key from the re‐

mote control, refer to page 37.

A lost remote control can be blocked and re‐

placed by a dealer’s service center or another

qualified service center or repair shop.

2. Place the integrated key underneath the

battery compartment cover, arrow 1, and

lift the cover with a lever movement of the

integrated key, arrow 2.

Malfunction

General information

A Check Control message is displayed.

Remote control detection by the vehicle may

malfunction under the following circumstan‐

ces:

▷

The battery of the remote control is dis‐

charged. Replacing the battery, refer to

page 36.

3. Push battery in the direction of the arrow

using a pointed object and lift it out.

Interference of the radio connection from

transmission towers or other equipment

with high transmitting power.

Shielding of the remote control due to

metal objects.

Do not transport the remote control to‐

gether with metal objects.

▷

Interference of the radio connection from

mobile phones or other electronic devices

in direct proximity to the remote control.

Do not transport the remote control to‐

gether with electronic devices.

4. Insert a type CR 2450 battery with the pos‐

itive side facing up.

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▷

Interference of radio transmission by a

charging process of mobile devices, for in‐

stance charging of a mobile phone.

Safety information

WARNING

Unlocking from the inside is only possi‐

ble with special knowledge.

The remote control is in direct proximity of

the wireless charging tray.

Persons who spend a lengthy time in the vehi‐

cle while being exposed to extreme tempera‐

tures are at risk of injury or death. Do not lock

the vehicle from the outside when there are

people in it.◀

Place the remote control down at a differ‐

ent location.

In the case of interference, the vehicle can be

unlocked and locked from the outside with the

integrated key, refer to page 37.

NOTE

Starting the engine via emergency

detection of the remote control

The door lock is permanently joined with

the door. The door handle can be moved.

When pulling the door handle with the inte‐

grated key inserted, paint or key can be dam‐

aged. There is a risk of property damage. Re‐

move the integrated key before pulling the

outside door handle.◀

Removing

1. Hold the remote control with its back

against the marked area on the steering

column.

2. Start the engine within 10 seconds.

If the remote control is not detected, slightly

change the position of the remote control and

repeat the procedure.

Press the button, arrow 1, and pull out the inte‐

grated key, arrow 2.

Integrated key

General information

The driver's door can be locked and unlocked

without remote control using the integrated

key.

The integrated key can also be used for the

glove compartment on the front passenger

side.

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Locking/unlocking via the door lock

Overview

Unlock or lock the driver's door via the door

lock using the integrated key.

Button for the central locking system.

The other doors must be unlocked or locked

from the inside.

Unlocking and locking

Press button. For locking, the front doors must

be closed.

Alarm system

The alarm system is not switched on if the ve‐

hicle is locked with the integrated key.

▷

The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.

The vehicle is not secured against theft

when locking.

The alarm system is triggered when the door is

opened, if the vehicle has been unlocked via

the door lock.

Opening

▷

Press button to unlock the doors

together, and then pull the door handle

above the armrest.

In order to stop the alarm, unlock the vehicle

with the remote control or switch on the igni‐

tion, if needed, through emergency detection

of the remote control, refer to page 37.

▷

On the door to be opened, pull the door

handle twice: the first time unlocks the

door, the second time opens it. The other

doors remain locked.

Button for central locking

system

Comfort Access

General information

In the event of a severe accident, the vehicle is

automatically unlocked. The hazard warning

system and interior lights come on.

Concept

The vehicle can be accessed without activat‐

ing the remote control.

All you need to do is to have the remote con‐

trol with you, such as in your pants pocket.

The vehicle automatically detects the remote

control when it is in close proximity or in the

vehicle's interior.

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ger for approx. 1 second without grasping the

door handle.

General information

Comfort Access supports the following func‐

tions:

This corresponds with pressing the button

on the remote control.

▷

Unlocking and locking the vehicle.

Convenient closing.

Convenient closing

Opening tailgate.

Open tailgate with no-touch activation.

Safety information

WARNING

Functional requirements

With convenient closing, body parts can

be jammed. There is a risk of injury. Make sure

that the area of movement of the doors is clear

during convenient closing.◀

▷

To lock the vehicle, the remote control

must be located outside of the vehicle near

the doors.

▷

The next unlocking and locking cycle is not

possible until after approx. 2 seconds.

Closing

Unlocking

Touch the surface on the door handle of the

driver's or front passenger door, arrow, with

your finger and hold it there without grasping

the door handle.

Grasp the door handle on the driver's or front

passenger door completely.

This corresponds with pressing the button

on the remote control.

This corresponds with pressing and holding

the button

on the remote control.

Locking

In addition to locking, the windows and the

glass sunroof close and the exterior mirrors

fold in.

Open tailgate

General information

If you open the tailgate via Comfort Access,

locked doors will not be unlocked.

To avoid locking it in the vehicle, do not place

the remote control in the cargo area.

Touch the surface on the door handle of the

driver's or front passenger door with your fin‐

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The sensor has an approximate range of

5 ft/1.50 m extending from the rear of the vehi‐

cle.

Safety information

WARNING

Body parts can be jammed when operat‐

ing the tailgate. There is a risk of injury. Make

sure that the area of movement of the tailgate

is clear during opening and closing.◀

If you open the tailgate with no-touch activa‐

tion, locked doors will not be unlocked.

Safety information

NOTE

WARNING

During opening, the tailgate pivots back

and up. There is a risk of property damage.

Make sure that the area of movement of the

tailgate is clear during opening and closing.◀

During no-touch activation, vehicle parts

may be touched, e.g., hot exhaust system.

There is a risk of injury. When moving your

foot, make sure you have a firm stance and do

not touch the vehicle.◀

Opening

WARNING

Body parts can be jammed when operat‐

ing the tailgate. There is a risk of injury. Make

sure that the area of movement of the tailgate

is clear during opening and closing.◀

NOTE

During opening, the tailgate pivots back

and up. There is a risk of property damage.

Make sure that the area of movement of the

tailgate is clear during opening and closing.◀

Press button on the tailgate.

Opening tailgate with no-touch

activation

Performing the foot movement

1. Stand in the middle behind the vehicle at

about an arm's length away from the rear

of the vehicle.

Concept

The tailgate can be opened with no-touch acti‐

vation using the remote control you are carry‐

ing. Two sensors detect a forward-directed

foot motion in the center of the area at the rear

of the vehicle and the tailgate is opened.

2. Wave a foot under the vehicle in the direc‐

tion of travel and immediately pull it back.

With this movement, the leg must pass

through the ranges of both sensors.

General information

To avoid locking it in the vehicle, do not place

the remote control in the cargo area.

If the remote control is in the sensor area, the

tailgate may open or close inadvertently if you

unintentionally move your foot or if something

else moves in the detection area.

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Opening

Safety information

Perform the foot movement described earlier.

The tailgate is opened.

WARNING

Body parts can be jammed when operat‐

ing the tailgate. There is a risk of injury. Make

sure that the area of movement of the tailgate

is clear during opening and closing.◀

Before the opening, the hazard warning sys‐

tem flashes.

Malfunction

NOTE

Remote control detection by the vehicle may

malfunction under the following circumstan‐

ces:

During opening, the tailgate pivots back

and up. There is a risk of property damage.

Make sure that the area of movement of the

tailgate is clear during opening and closing.◀

▷

The battery of the remote control is dis‐

charged. Replace the battery, refer to

page 36.

Opening and closing

Interference of the radio connection from

transmission towers or other equipment

with high transmitting power.

Opening from the outside

Shielding of the remote control due to

metal objects.

Do not transport the remote control to‐

gether with metal objects.

▷

Interference of the radio connection from

mobile phones or other electronic devices

in direct proximity to the remote control.

Do not transport the remote control to‐

gether with electronic devices.

▷

Without Comfort Access: unlock vehicle.

In the case of a malfunction, unlock and lock

the vehicle using the buttons of the remote

control or using the integrated key, refer to

page 37.

With Comfort Access: unlock the vehicle or

have the remote control with you.

Press button on the tailgate.

Press button on the remote con‐

trol for approx. 1 second.

Tailgate

Depending on the setting, the doors may

also be unlocked. Unlocking with the re‐

mote control, refer to page 35.

General information

To avoid locking it in the vehicle, do not place

the remote control in the cargo area.

Opening from the inside

Depending on your vehicle's equipment and

the country version, it is possible to specify

whether the doors are also unlocked when un‐

locking with the remote control. Adjusting the

settings, refer to page 44.

With the vehicle stationary, press the

button in the driver's floor area.

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Closing

Personal Profile

Concept

Via Personal Profiles, individual settings for

several drivers can be stored and called up

again when required.

General information

There are three driver profiles with which per‐

sonal vehicle settings can be stored. Every re‐

mote control has one of these driver profiles

assigned.

Grasp the recess grip and pull tailgate down.

If the vehicle is unlocked using a remote con‐

trol, the assigned personal driver profile will be

activated. All settings stored in the driver pro‐

file are automatically applied.

Locking separately

The tailgate can be locked separately using the

switch in the glove compartment. If the glove

compartment is locked, the tailgate cannot be

opened.

If several drivers use their own remote control,

the vehicle will adjust the personal settings

during unlocking. These settings are also re‐

stored, if the vehicle has been used in the

meantime by a person with a different remote

control.

▷

Tailgate secured, arrow 1.

Tailgate not secured, ar‐

row 2.

Changes to the settings are automatically

saved in the driver profile currently activated.

Slide the switch into the arrow 1 position. The

tailgate is secured and decoupled from the

central locking system.

If another driver profile is selected via iDrive,

the settings saved in it will be applied automat‐

ically. The new driver profile is assigned to the

remote control currently used.

This is beneficial when the vehicle is parked

using valet service. The remote control can be

handed out without the integrated key.

There is an additional guest profile available

that is not assigned to any remote control: it

can be used to apply settings in the vehicle

without changing the personal driver profiles.

Trunk emergency unlocking

Functional requirements

For the system to be able to identify the driver

profile associated to a particular driver, the de‐

tected remote control must be clearly allo‐

cated to the driver.

This is the case when:

▷

The driver is only carrying his or her own

remote control.

Pull the handle inside the cargo area.

The tailgate unlocks.

▷

The driver unlocks the vehicle.

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▷

The driver gets into the vehicle through the

driver's door.

▷

All settings stored in the called-up profile

are automatically applied.

The called-up profile is assigned to the re‐

mote control being used at the time.

Settings

The settings for the following systems and

functions are saved in the active profile. The

scope of storable settings depends on country

and equipment.

If the profile is already assigned to a differ‐

ent remote control, this profile will apply to

both remote controls.

▷

Unlocking and locking.

Lights.

Using a guest profile

The guest profile is for individual settings that

are stored in none of the three personal pro‐

files.

Climate control.

Radio.

This can be useful for drivers who are using

the vehicle temporarily and do not have their

own profile.

Instrument cluster.

Programmable memory buttons.

Volumes, tone.

Using iDrive:

Control Display.

Navigation.

1. "Settings"

2. "Profiles"

3. "Guest"

Park Distance Control PDC.

Rearview camera.

Side View.

The guest profile cannot be renamed. It is not

assigned to the current remote control.

Top View.

Renaming profiles

A personal name can be assigned to every pro‐

file to avoid confusion between the profiles.

Head-up Display.

M Drive: configurations.

Driver's seat position, exterior mirror posi‐

tion, steering wheel position.

Using iDrive:

1. "Settings"

▷

Intelligent Safety.

2. "Profiles"

Active Blind Spot Detection.

The active profile is selected.

3. Open "Options".

4. "Rename current profile"

Profile management

Opening profiles

Regardless of the remote control in use, a dif‐

ferent profile may be activated. This allows you

to call up personal vehicle settings if you did

not unlock the vehicle with your own remote

control.

Reset profiles

The settings of the active profile are reset to

their factory settings.

Using iDrive:

1. "Settings"

2. "Profiles"

3. Open "Options".

4. "Reset current profile"

3. Select a profile.

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3. Open "Options".

Exporting profiles

Most settings of the active profile can be ex‐

ported.

4. "Display user list at startup"

System limits

This can be helpful for saving and retrieving

personal settings, for instance before deliver‐

ing the vehicle to a workshop. Profiles can be

taken to another vehicle equipped with the

Personal Profile function.

A clear assignment between the remote con‐

trol and driver may not be possible in the fol‐

lowing cases, for example.

▷

The passenger unlocks the vehicle with his

or her own remote control, but another

person is driving.

Using iDrive:

1. "Settings"

▷

The driver unlocks the vehicle via Comfort

Access and has multiple remote controls

with him or her.

2. "Profiles"

3. "Export profile"

4. BMW Online: "BMW Online"

USB interface: "USB device"

▷

The driver changes, but the vehicle is not

locked and unlocked.

Multiple remote controls are located out‐

side of the vehicle.

Popular file systems for USB media are sup‐

ported. FAT32 and exFAT are the recom‐

mended formats for profile export. Other for‐

mats may not support the export.

Settings

Importing profiles

General information

Profiles exported via BMW Online can also be

imported via BMW Online.

Depending on the equipment and country-

specific variant of your vehicle, different open‐

ing and closing settings are available.

Profiles stored on a USB storage device can be

imported via the USB interface.

These settings are saved in the active driver

profile, refer to page 42.

Existing settings are overwritten with the im‐

ported profile.

Using iDrive:

Unlocking

1. "Settings"

Doors

2. "Profiles"

Using iDrive:

3. "Import profile"

1. "Settings"

4. BMW Online: "BMW Online"

USB interface: "USB device"

2. "Doors/key"

3.

Select the symbol.

Display profile list during start

The profile list can be displayed during each

start to select the desired profile.

4. Select the desired function:

▷

"Driver's door only"

Only the driver's door and the fuel filler

flap are unlocked. Pressing again un‐

locks the entire vehicle.

Using iDrive:

1. "Settings"

2. "Profiles"

"All doors"

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The entire vehicle is unlocked.

The vehicle locks automatically after

you drive off.

Tailgate

Using iDrive:

Adjusting the last seat and mirror

position

Using iDrive:

1. "Settings"

2. "Doors/key"

1. "Settings"

3.

Select the symbol.

2. "Doors/key"

4. Select the desired function:

3. "Last seat position autom."

▷

"Tailgate"

When the vehicle is unlocked, the driver's seat

and exterior mirrors resume their last set posi‐

tions.

The tailgate is opened.

"Tailgate + door(s)"

▷

The tailgate is opened and the doors

are unlocked.

Alarm system

Confirmation signals from the vehicle

General information

Using iDrive:

When the vehicle is locked, the vehicle alarm

system reacts to the following changes:

1. "Settings"

2. "Doors/key"

▷

Unauthorized opening of a door, the hood

or the tailgate.

3. Deactivate or activate the desired confir‐

mation signals.

▷

Movements in the interior.

▷

With alarm system:

Changes in the vehicle tilt, e. g., during at‐

tempts at stealing a wheel or when towing

the vehicle.

"Acoustic sig. lock/unlock"

Unlocking is signaled by one honk of

the horn.

▷

Disconnected battery voltage.

▷

"Flash when lock/unlock"

The alarm system signals these changes visu‐

ally and acoustically:

Unlocking is signaled by two flashes,

locking by one.

▷

Acoustic alarm.

By switching on the hazard warning sys‐

tem.

Automatic locking

Using iDrive:

▷

By flashing the daytime running lights.

1. "Settings"

Switching on and off

2. "Doors/key"

When you lock and unlock the vehicle with the

remote control or with Comfort Access, the

alarm system is switched on and off at the

same time.

3. Select the desired function:

▷

"Lock if no door is opened"

The vehicle locks automatically after a

short period of time if no door is

opened after unlocking.

▷

"Lock after start driving"

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are not correctly closed. Correctly closed

access points are secured.

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 in‐

tegrated key in the door lock.

When the still open access points are

closed, interior motion sensor and tilt alarm

sensor will be switched on.

Switching off the alarm, refer to page 47.

▷

The indicator light goes out after unlock‐

ing:

Opening the tailgate with the alarm

system switched on

The tailgate can be opened even when the

alarm system is switched on.

The vehicle has not been tampered with.

The indicator light flashes after unlocking

until the engine ignition is switched on, but

no longer than approx. 5 minutes:

After the tailgate is closed, it is locked and

monitored again provided the doors are

locked. The hazard warning system flashes

once.

An alarm has been triggered.

Tilt alarm sensor

The tilt of the vehicle is monitored.

Panic mode

You can trigger the alarm system if you find

yourself in a dangerous situation.

The alarm system responds in situations such

as attempts to steal a wheel or when the vehi‐

cle is towed.

Press button on the remote control for

at least 3 seconds.

Interior motion sensor

The windows and the glass sunroof must be

closed for the system to function properly.

To switch off the alarm: press any button.

Indicator light on the interior mirror

Avoiding unintentional alarms

General information

The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen‐

sor can trigger an alarm, although no unauthor‐

ized action occurred.

Possible situations for an unwanted alarm:

▷

In automatic vehicle washes.

In duplex garages.

During transport on trains carrying vehi‐

cles, at sea or on a trailer.

▷

The indicator light flashes briefly every

2 seconds:

▷

With animals in the vehicle.

The alarm system is switched on.

The tilt alarm sensor and the interior motion

sensor can be switched off in such situations.

Indicator light flashes for approx. 10 sec‐

onds, then it flashes briefly every 2 sec‐

onds:

Interior motion sensor and tilt alarm sensor

are not active, as doors, hood, or tailgate

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▷

Engaging selector lever position N.

Using vehicle equipment.

Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and

interior motion sensor

Press the remote control button again

within 10 seconds as soon as the vehicle

is locked.

There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not

leave children or animals unattended in the ve‐

hicle. Take the remote control with you when

exiting and lock the vehicle.◀

The indicator lamp lights up for approx. 2 sec‐

onds and then continues to flash.

Overview

The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen‐

sor are turned off until the vehicle is locked

again.

Switching off the alarm

▷

Unlock the vehicle with the remote control

or switch on the ignition, if needed through

emergency detection of remote control, re‐

fer to page 36.

▷

With Comfort Access:

Power windows

Safety switch

If you are carrying the remote control on

your person, grasp the door handle on the

driver's or front passenger door com‐

pletely.

Opening

Power windows

▷

Press the button to the resistance

point.

Safety information

The window opens while the switch is be‐

ing held.

WARNING

When operating the windows, body parts

and objects can be jammed. There is a risk of

injury or risk of property damage. Make sure

that the area of movement of the windows is

clear during opening and closing.◀

▷

Press the switch beyond the resist‐

ance point.

The window opens automatically. Pressing

the switch again stops the motion.

WARNING

Convenient opening via the remote control, re‐

fer to page 35.

Unattended children or animals can

cause the vehicle to move and endanger them‐

selves and traffic, e.g., due to the following ac‐

tions:

Closing

▷

Pull the switch to the resistance

point.

▷

Pressing the Start/Stop button.

Releasing the parking brake.

The window closes while the switch is be‐

ing held.

Opening and closing the doors or win‐

dows.

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Safety switch

▷

Pull the switch beyond the resistance

point.

General information

The window closes automatically. Pulling

again stops the motion.

The safety switch in the driver's door can be

used to prevent children, for instance from

opening and closing the rear windows using

the switches in the rear.

Closing by means of Comfort Access, refer to

page 39.

If an accident of a certain severity occurs, the

safety function is switched off automatically.

Pinch protection system

General information

Switching on and off

If closing force exceeds a specific threshold as

a window closes, closing is interrupted.

Press button.

The LED lights up if the safety func‐

tion is switched on.

The window opens slightly.

Safety information

WARNING

Roller sunblinds

Accessories on the windows such as an‐

tennas can impact jam protection. There is a

risk of injury. Do not install accessories in the

area of movement of the windows.◀

Roller sunblind for rear window

General information

If you are no longer able to move the roller sun‐

blind for the rear window after having activated

it a number of times in a row, the system is

blocked for a limited time to prevent overheat‐

ing. Let the system cool.

Closing without the jam protection

system

In case of danger from the outside or if ice

might prevent normal closing, proceed as fol‐

lows:

The roller sunblind for the rear window cannot

be moved at low interior temperatures.

1.

2.

Pull the switch past the resistance

point and hold it there.

Extending or retracting roller sunblind

for rear window

The window closes with limited jam pro‐

tection . If the closing force exceeds a spe‐

cific threshold, closing is interrupted.

Press button.

Pull the switch past the resistance

point again within approx. 4 seconds and

hold it there.

Roller sunblinds for the rear side

windows

Pull out the roller sunblind at the loop and hook

it onto the bracket.

The window closes without jam protec‐

tion .

WARNING

With closed roller sunblinds and open

windows, the roller sunblinds can be loaded

heavily while driving due to the wind. The roller

sunblinds can be damaged and compromise

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Opening and closing

Overview

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the passengers. There is risk of injuries. Do not

open the windows while driving if the roller

sunblinds are closed.◀

Glass sunroof, electric

General information

The glass sunroof and the sliding visor can be

operated together or separately using the

same switch.

Tilting the glass sunroof

The glass sunroof is operational when the igni‐

tion is switched on.

Push switch briefly upward.

▷

The closed glass sunroof

tilts.

Safety information

WARNING

▷

The opened glass sunroof

closes until it is in the tilted

position. The sliding visor

does not move.

Body parts can be jammed when operat‐

ing 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 clos‐

ing.◀

Opening/closing the glass sunroof and

sliding visor together

WARNING

▷

Press the switch in the de‐

sired direction to the resist‐

ance point and hold it there.

Unattended children or animals can

cause the vehicle to move and endanger them‐

selves and traffic, e.g., due to the following ac‐

tions:

Glass sunroof and sliding vi‐

sor open together while the

switch is being held.

▷

Pressing the Start/Stop button.

Releasing the parking brake.

The glass sunroof closes

while the switch is being

held. The sliding visor can

be manually closed.

Opening and closing the doors or win‐

dows.

▷

Engaging selector lever position N.

Using vehicle equipment.

▷

Press the switch in the desired direction

past the resistance point.

There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not

leave children or animals unattended in the ve‐

hicle. Take the remote control with you when

exiting and lock the vehicle.◀

The glass sunroof and sliding visor open

automatically.

The glass sunroof closes automatically.

The sliding visor can be manually closed.

Pressing the switch upward stops the mo‐

tion.

Convenient opening via the remote control, re‐

fer to page 35.

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Controls

Opening and closing

Closing by means of Comfort Access, refer to

page 38.

Closing from the raised position

without jam protection

If there is an external danger,

push the switch forward past the

resistance point and hold it.

Comfort position

If the glass sunroof is not completely opened

automatically, the comfort position has been

attained. In this position the wind noises in the

interior are the least.

The glass sunroof closes with‐

out jam protection .

If desired, continue the movement by pressing

the switch.

Initializing after a power interruption

General information

Jam protection system

General information

After a power failure during the opening or

closing process, the glass sunroof can only be

operated to a limited extent.

If the closing force when closing the glass sun‐

roof exceeds a certain value, the closing move‐

ment is stopped, beginning at approximately

the middle of the opening in the roof, or from

the tilted position during closing. The glass

sunroof opens slightly.

The system can be initialized under the follow‐

ing conditions.

▷

The vehicle is parked in a horizontal posi‐

tion.

▷

The engine is running.

The external temperature is above

41 ℉/5 ℃.

Closing from the open position

without jam protection

If there is an external danger, proceed as fol‐

lows:

During initialization, the glass sunroof closes

without jam protection .

Make sure that the closing area is clear.

1. Push the switch forward past the resist‐

ance point and hold.

Initializing the system

The glass sunroof closes with limited jam

protection . If the closing force exceeds a

specific threshold, closing is interrupted.

Press the switch up and hold it

until the initialization is com‐

plete:

Initialization begins within

15 seconds and is completed

when the glass sunroof is completely closed.

2. Push the switch forward again past the re‐

sistance point and hold until the glass sun‐

roof closes without jam protection . Make

sure that the closing area is clear.

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