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Overview

Vehicle features and options

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 car, e. g., due to

the selected options or country versions. This

also applies to safety-related functions and

systems. The respectively applicable country

provisions must be observed when using the

respective features and systems.

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Unlocking

Locking

Remote control/key

Opening the trunk lid

Panic mode

General information

The vehicle is supplied with two remote con‐

trols with integrated key.

Integrated key

Every remote control holds a replaceable bat‐

tery.

You may set the key functions depending on

the optional features and country-specific ver‐

sion. For Settings, refer to page 43.

The vehicle stores personal settings for every

remote control. Personal Profile, refer to

page 35.

The remote controls hold information on re‐

quired maintenance. Service data in the re‐

mote control, refer to page 188

Press button, arrow 1, and remove the key, ar‐

row 2.

The integrated key fits the following locks:

▷

Driver's door.

Glove compartment on the front passenger

side.

The front passenger glove compartment con‐

tains a switch for separately securing the trunk

lid, refer to page 41.

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Interference of radio transmission by

charger while charging items such as mo‐

bile devices in the vehicle.

Replacing the battery

A Check Control message is displayed if an at‐

tempt is made to switch on the ignition or start

the engine.

Starting the engine with emergency

detection of the remote control

1. Remove integrated key from remote con‐

trol.

2. Push in the catch with the key, arrow 1.

3. Remove the cover of the battery compart‐

ment, arrow 2.

4. Insert a battery of the same type with the

positive side facing up.

5. Press the cover closed.

M double-clutch transmission: if a correspond‐

ing Check Control message appears, hold the

remote control, as shown, against the marked

area on the steering column and press the

Start/Stop button within 10 seconds while

pressing the brake.

Take the used battery to a recycling

center or to your service center.

New remote controls

New remote controls are available from the

service center.

Manual transmission: if a corresponding Check

Control message appears, hold the remote

control, as shown, against the marked area on

the steering column and press the Start/Stop

button within 10 seconds while pressing the

clutch pedal.

Loss of the remote controls

Lost remote controls can be disabled by your

service center.

If the remote control is not recognized: slightly

change the height position of the remote con‐

trol and repeat the procedure.

Emergency detection of remote

control

It is possible to switch on the ignition or start

the engine in situations such as the following:

▷

Interference of radio transmission to re‐

mote control by external sources e.g., by

radio masts.

Personal Profile

The concept

▷

Empty battery in remote control.

Personal Profile provides three profiles, using

which personal vehicle settings can be stored.

Every remote control has one of these profiles

assigned.

Interference from radio transmissions

through mobile devices in close proximity

to remote control.

If the vehicle is unlocked using a remote con‐

trol, the assigned personal profile will be acti‐

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vated. All settings stored in the profile are au‐

tomatically applied.

Profile management

Opening profiles

Regardless of the remote control in use a dif‐

ferent profile may be activated.

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.

1. "Settings"

2. "Profiles"

3. Select a profile.

Changes to the settings are automatically

saved in the personal profile.

▷

All settings stored in the called-up profile

are automatically applied.

Three personal profiles and a guest profile can

be created.

The called-up profile is assigned to the re‐

mote control being used at the time.

Adjusting

If the profile is already assigned to a differ‐

ent remote control, this profile will apply to

both remote controls. It cannot be differen‐

tiated anymore between the settings for

the two remote controls.

The settings for the following systems and

functions are saved in the active profile. The

scope of storable settings is country- and

equipment-dependable.

▷

Unlocking and locking.

Lights.

Renaming profiles

A personal name can be assigned to every pro‐

file to avoid confusion between the profiles.

Climate control.

Radio.

1. "Settings"

Instrument cluster.

Programmable memory buttons.

Volumes, tone.

2. "Profiles"

3. "Options"

4. "Rename current profile"

Control Display.

Navigation.

Resetting profiles

The settings of the active profile are reset to

their default values.

Park Distance Control PDC.

Rearview camera

Side View.

1. "Settings"

Head-up Display.

M Drive: configurations.

2. "Profiles"

3. "Options"

Driver's seat position, exterior mirror posi‐

tion, steering wheel position.

4. "Reset current profile"

▷

Cruise control.

Exporting profiles

Most settings of the active profile can be ex‐

ported.

Intelligent Safety.

Active Blind Spot Detection.

This can be helpful for securing and retrieving

personal settings, before delivering the vehicle

to a workshop, e.g. Profiles can be taken to an‐

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other vehicle equipped with the Personal Pro‐

file function.

Display profile list during start

The profile list can be displayed during each

start to select the desired profile.

The following export options are available:

▷

Via BMW Online.

1. "Settings"

Via the USB port to a USB device.

2. "Profiles"

Popular file systems for USB devices are

supported. FAT32 and exFAT are the rec‐

ommended formats for profile export.

Other formats may not support the export.

3. "Options"

4. "Display user list at startup"

1. "Settings"

Using the remote control

2. "Profiles"

Note

3. "Export profile"

4. BMW Online: "BMW Online"

USB interface: "USB device"

Take the remote control with you

People or animals left unattended in a

parked vehicle can lock the doors from the in‐

side. Always take the remote control with you

when leaving the vehicle so that the vehicle

can then be opened from the outside.◀

Importing profiles

Profiles exported via BMW Online can also be

imported via BMW Online.

Profiles stored on a USB device can be im‐

ported via the USB interface.

Unlocking

Press button on the remote control.

Existing settings are overwritten with the im‐

ported profile.

▷

All doors, the tailgate, and the fuel filler flap

are being unlocked.

1. "Settings"

2. "Profiles"

Interior lamps and courtesy lamps are acti‐

vated. This function is not available, if the

interior lamps were switched off manually.

3. "Import profile"

4. BMW Online: "BMW Online"

USB interface: "USB device"

▷

The welcome lamps are switched on, if this

function was activated.

Using the guest profile

Exterior mirrors folded through convenient

closing are folded open.

The guest profile is for individual settings that

are saved in none of the three personal pro‐

files.

You can set how the vehicle is to be unlocked.

For Settings, refer to page 43.

This can be useful for drivers who are using

the vehicle temporarily and do not have their

own profile.

The alarm system, refer to page 44, is dis‐

armed.

Convenient opening

1. "Settings"

2. "Profiles"

3. "Guest"

Press and hold this button on the re‐

mote control after unlocking.

The guest profile cannot be renamed. It is not

assigned to the current remote control.

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The windows and the glass sunroof are

opened, as long as the button on the remote

control is pressed.

The trunk lid opens, regardless of whether the

vehicle was previously locked or unlocked.

During opening, the trunk lid pivots back and

up. Ensure that adequate clearance is available

before opening.

Locking

Locking from the outside

Depending on the features and the country

version, it is also possible to have door un‐

locked. Create the settings, refer to page 43.

Do not lock the vehicle from the outside

with people inside the car, as the vehicle can‐

not be unlocked from inside without special

knowledge.◀

If the doors were not unlocked, the trunk lid is

locked again as soon as it closes.

The driver's door must be closed.

Press button on the remote control.

Do not place the remote control in the

cargo area

Take the remote control with you and do not

leave it in the cargo area; otherwise, the re‐

mote control is locked inside the vehicle when

the trunk lid is closed.◀

All doors, the tailgate, and the fuel filler flap are

being locked.

The alarm system, refer to page 44, is armed.

Malfunction

Switching on interior lights and

courtesy lights

Remote control detection by the vehicle can

among others be malfunctioning under the fol‐

lowing circumstances:

Press button on the remote control with

the vehicle locked.

▷

The battery of the remote control is dis‐

charged. Replace the battery, refer to

page 35.

This function is not available, if the interior

lamps were switched off manually.

▷

Interference of the radio connection from

transmission towers or other equipment

with high transmit power.

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 45, are

turned off. After locking, wait 10 seconds be‐

fore pressing the button again.

▷

Shielding of the remote control due to

metal objects.

Interference of the radio connection from

mobile phones or other electronic devices

in direct proximity.

Panic mode

You can trigger the alarm system if you find

yourself in a dangerous situation.

Do not transport the remote control together

with metal objects or electronic devices.

Press button on the remote control for

at least 3 seconds.

In the case of interference, the vehicle can also

be unlocked and locked from the outside with‐

out remote control, refer to page 39.

To reel off the alarm: press any button.

For US owners only

Opening the trunk lid

The transmitter and receiver units comply with

part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communication

Press button on the remote control for

approx. 1 second.

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Commission regulations. Operation is gov‐

erned by the following:

FCC ID:

▷

LX8766S.

LX8766E.

LX8CAS.

LX8CAS2.

MYTCAS4.

Unlock or lock the driver's door via the door

lock using the integrated key, refer to page 34.

The other doors must be unlocked or locked

from the inside.

Compliance statement:

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC

Rules. Operation is subject to the following

two conditions:

▷

This device may not cause harmful inter‐

ference, and

Alarm system

The alarm system is not armed if the vehicle is

locked with the integrated key.

▷

this device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may

cause undesired operation.

The alarm system is triggered when the door is

opened, if the vehicle was unlocked via the

door lock.

Any unauthorized modifications or changes to

these devices could void the user's authority to

operate this equipment.

In order to terminate this alarm, unlock vehicle

with the remote control or switch on the igni‐

tion, if needed, through emergency detection

of the remote control, refer to page 35.

Without remote control

From the inside

From the outside

Locking from the outside

Unlocking and locking

Do not lock the vehicle from the outside

with people inside the car, as the vehicle can‐

not be unlocked from inside without special

knowledge.◀

Remove the key before pulling the door

handle

Before pulling the outside door handle, remove

the key to avoid damaging the paintwork and

the key.◀

Pressing the central locking system button

locks or unlocks the vehicle with the front

doors closed.

The vehicle is not secured against theft when

locking.

The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.

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In the event of a severe accident, the vehicle is

automatically unlocked. The hazard warning

system and interior lights come on.

▷

Press button on the remote con‐

trol for approx. 1 second.

As the case may be, the doors are also un‐

locked. Unlocking with the remote control,

refer to page 38.

Unlocking and opening

The trunk lid opens.

Opening from the inside

With the vehicle is stationary, press

the button in the driver's footwell.

The trunk lid opens.

Closing

Hints

▷

Press the central locking system button to

unlock the doors together, and then pull

the door handle above the armrest.

Keep the closing path clear

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.

Make sure that the closing path of the

trunk lid is clear; otherwise, injuries may re‐

sult.◀

Do not place the remote control in the

cargo area

Trunk lid

Take the remote control with you and do not

leave it in the cargo area; otherwise, the re‐

mote control is locked inside the vehicle when

the trunk lid is closed.◀

Opening

During opening, the trunk lid pivots back and

up.

Closing

Ensure that adequate clearance is available

before opening.

Opening from the outside

Recessed grips in the interior trim of the trunk

lid make it easier to pull down the lid.

▷

Press button on the trunk lid.

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Comfort Access supports the following func‐

tions:

Locking separately

The trunk lid can be locked separately with the

switch in the glove compartment. If the glove

compartment is locked, the trunk lid cannot be

opened.

▷

Unlocking/locking of the vehicle.

Convenient closing.

Open the trunk lid individually.

Open trunk lid with no-touch activation.

Start the engine.

▷

Trunk lid secured, arrow 1.

Trunk lid not secured, ar‐

row 2.

Functional requirements

▷

There are no external sources of interfer‐

ence nearby.

Slide the switch into the arrow 1 position. This

secures the trunk lid and disconnects it from

the central locking system.

To lock the vehicle, the remote control

must be located outside of the vehicle.

This is beneficial when the vehicle is parked

using valet service. The infrared remote con‐

trol can be handed out without the key.

The next unlocking and locking cycle is not

possible until after approx. 2 seconds.

The engine can only be started if the re‐

mote control is in the vehicle.

Emergency unlocking

Unlocking

Pull the handle inside the cargo area.

The trunk lid unlocks.

Grasp the door handle on the driver's or front

passenger door completely, arrow.

This corresponds with pressing the button on

the remote control.

Comfort Access

The 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

car's interior.

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In addition to locking, the windows and the

glass sunroof close and the exterior mirrors

fold in.

Locking

Separately unlocking the trunk lid

Press button on the exterior of the trunk lid.

This corresponds to pressing

mote control button.

the re‐

The situation of the doors does not change.

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, arrow, with

your finger for approx. 1 second without grasp‐

ing the door handle.

Take the remote control with you and do not

leave it in the cargo area; otherwise, the re‐

mote control is locked inside the vehicle when

the trunk lid is closed.◀

This corresponds with pressing the button on

the remote control.

To save battery power, ensure that the ignition

and all electronic systems and/or power con‐

sumers are turned off before locking the vehi‐

cle.

Opening trunk lid with no-touch

activation

The trunk lid can be opened with no-touch ac‐

tivation 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 car and the trunk lid opens.

Convenient closing

Monitor closing

Monitor closing to ensure that no one

becomes trapped.◀

Foot movement to be carried out

Do not touch vehicle

With the foot motion, make sure there is

steady stance and do not touch the vehicle;

otherwise, there is a danger of injury, e. g. from

hot exhaust system parts.◀

1. Place in the center behind the vehicle,

about an arm's length from the vehicle rear.

2. Move a foot in the direction of travel as far

under the vehicle as possible and immedi‐

ately pull it back. With this movement, the

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.

This corresponds to pressing and holding

the remote control button.

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leg must pass through the ranges of both

sensors.

▷

Shielding of the remote control due to

metal objects.

Interference of the radio connection from

mobile phones or other electronic devices

in direct proximity.

Do not transport the remote control together

with metal objects or electronic devices.

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 39.

Opening

Perform the foot movement described earlier.

Adjusting

Before the opening, the hazard warning sys‐

tem flashes.

Unlocking

The settings are saved in the active profile, re‐

fer to page 35.

The trunk lid opens, regardless of whether it

was previously locked or unlocked.

During opening, the trunk lid pivots back and

up. Ensure that adequate clearance is available

before opening.

Doors

1. "Settings"

2. "Doors/key"

Preventing inadvertent opening

3.

Select the symbol.

In situations where the trunk lid is not to

be opened with no-touch activation, ensure

that the remote control is located beyond the

range of the sensor, at least 5 ft/1.50 m from

the rear of the car.

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.

Otherwise, the trunk lid may be opened inad‐

vertently, for example by an unintentional or

misinterpreted movement of the foot.◀

"All doors"

The entire vehicle is unlocked.

Malfunction

Trunk lid

Remote control detection by the vehicle can

among others be malfunctioning under the fol‐

lowing circumstances:

Depending on optional features and country

version, this setting is not offered in some

cases.

▷

The battery of the remote control is dis‐

charged. Replace the battery, refer to

page 35.

1. "Settings"

2. "Doors/key"

▷

Interference of the radio connection from

transmission towers or other equipment

with high transmit power.

3.

Select the symbol.

4. Select the desired function:

▷

"Tailgate"

The trunk lid is opened.

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"Tailgate + door(s)"

objects damaged when the seat is moved

back.◀

The trunk lid is opened and the doors

are unlocked.

The adjustment procedure is interrupted:

▷

When a seat position switch is pressed.

Confirmation signals from the vehicle

The settings are saved in the active profile, re‐

fer to page 35.

When a button of the seat and mirror mem‐

ory is pressed.

1. "Settings"

Activating the setting

1. "Settings"

2. "Doors/key"

3. Deactivate or activate the desired confir‐

mation signals.

2. "Doors/key"

3. "Last seat position autom."

▷

"Acoustic sig. lock/unlock"

"Flash when lock/unlock"

Alarm system

Automatic locking

The settings are saved in the active profile, re‐

fer to page 35.

The concept

When the vehicle is locked, the vehicle alarm

system responds to:

1. "Settings"

▷

Opening a door, the hood or the trunk lid.

Movements in the interior.

2. "Doors/key"

3. Select the desired function:

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

tempts at stealing a wheel or when towing

the car.

▷

"Lock if no door is opened"

The vehicle locks automatically after a

short period of time if no door is

opened.

▷

Disconnected battery voltage.

The alarm system briefly signals tampering:

▷

"Lock after start driving"

▷

By sounding an acoustic alarm.

The vehicle locks automatically after

you drive off.

By switching on the hazard warning sys‐

tem.

▷

By flashing the daytime running lights.

Retrieving the seat and mirror settings

The driver's seat and exterior mirror positions

used last are stored for the remote control cur‐

rently in use.

Arming and disarming the alarm

system

When you unlock or lock the vehicle, either

with the remote control or via the Comfort Ac‐

cess, the alarm system is disarmed or armed at

the same time.

When the vehicle is unlocked, these positions

are automatically retrieved if this function was

activated.

Pinch hazard when moving back the seat

Door lock and armed alarm system

If this function is used, first make sure

that the footwell behind the driver's seat is

empty. Otherwise, people might get injured or

The alarm system is triggered when the door is

opened, when the vehicle is unlocked via the

door lock.

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The indicator lamp flashes after unlocking

until the engine ignition is switched on, but

no longer than approx. 5 minutes:

Trunk lid and armed alarm system

The trunk lid can be opened even when the

alarm system is armed.

An alarm has been triggered.

After the trunk lid is closed, it is locked and

monitored again when the doors are locked.

The hazard warning system flashes once.

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 car is

towed.

Press button on the remote control for

at least 3 seconds.

Interior motion sensor

The windows and glass sunroof must be

closed for the system to function properly.

To switch off the alarm: press any button.

Indicator lamp on the interior rearview

mirror

Avoiding unintentional alarms

The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen‐

sor can be switched off together, such as in

the following situations:

▷

In automatic car washes.

In duplex garages.

During transport on trains carrying vehi‐

cles, at sea or on a trailer.

▷

With animals in the vehicle.

▷

The indicator lamp flashes briefly every

2 seconds:

Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and

interior motion sensor

The system is armed.

Press the remote control button again

within 10 seconds as soon as the vehicle

is locked.

The indicator lamp flashes after locking:

The doors, hood or trunk lid is not closed

properly, but the rest of the vehicle is se‐

cured.

The indicator lamp lights up for approx. 2 sec‐

onds and then continues to flash.

The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen‐

sor are turned off, until the vehicle is locked

again.

After 10 seconds, the indicator lamp

flashes continuously. Interior motion sen‐

sor and tilt alarm sensor are not active.

When the still open access is closed, inte‐

rior motion sensor and tilt alarm sensor will

be switched on.

Switching off the alarm

▷

Unlock vehicle with the remote control or

switch on the ignition, if needed through

emergency detection of remote control, re‐

fer to page 35.

▷

The indicator lamp goes out after unlock‐

ing:

The vehicle has not been tampered with.

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With Comfort Access: if you are carrying

the remote control on your person, grasp

the driver side or front passenger side door

handle completely.

▷

Pull the switch to the resistance

point.

The window closes while the switch is

held.

Pull the switch beyond the resistance

point.

Power windows

Hint

The window closes automatically. Pulling

again stops the motion.

Take the remote control with you

See also: closing by means of Comfort Access,

refer to page 41.

Take the remote control with you when

leaving the vehicle so that children, e.g., can‐

not operate the power windows and injure

themselves.◀

Pinch protection system

Danger of jamming even with pinch pro‐

tection

Even with the pinch protection system, check

that the window's closing path is clear; other‐

wise, the closing action may not stop in certain

situations, e.g., if thin objects are present.◀

No window accessories

Do not install any accessories in the win‐

dow's range of movement; otherwise, the

pinch protection system will be impaired.◀

Opening

If closing force exceeds a specific margin as a

window closes, closing is interrupted.

▷

Press the button to the resistance

point.

The window reopens slightly.

The window opens while the switch is held.

Closing without the pinch protection

system

▷

Press the switch beyond the resist‐

ance point.

Keep the closing path clear

The window opens automatically. Pressing

the switch again stopse the motion.

Monitor closing and make sure that the

closing path of the window is clear; otherwise,

injuries may result.◀

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