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Safety information

Vehicle features and

options

Warning

This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐

cific and optional features offered with the series.

It also describes features and functions 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 sys‐

tems. When using these functions and systems,

the applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐

served.

The vehicle key has a button cell battery. Bat‐

teries or button cells can be swallowed and

lead to serious or fatal injuries within two hours,

for example, due to internal burns or chemical

burns. There is an injury hazard or danger to

life. Keep the vehicle key and batteries out of

reach for children. Immediately seek medical

help if there is any suspicion that a battery or

button cell has been swallowed or is located in

any part of the body.

Vehicle key

Warning

General information

Depending on the equipment version, the scope

of delivery includes two vehicle keys or one vehi‐

cle key and the BMW display key.

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 vehicle can be

opened from the outside.

Each vehicle key contains a replaceable battery.

Depending on the equipment and country ver‐

sion, various settings can be configured for the

button functions.

Warning

A driver profile with personal settings can be as‐

signed to a vehicle key.

For some country versions, unlocking from the

inside is only possible with special knowledge.

To provide information on maintenance recom‐

mendations, the service data is stored in the ve‐

hicle key.

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.

To prevent possible locking in of the vehicle key,

take the vehicle key with you when exiting the

vehicle.

Warning

Unattended children or animals in the vehicle

can cause the vehicle to move and endanger

themselves and traffic, for instance due to the

following actions:

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▷ Pressing the Start/Stop button.

▷ Releasing the parking brake.

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

or all access to the vehicle will be unlocked

when the button is pressed for the first time.

▷ Opening and closing the doors or win‐

dows.

▷ If the unlocking of the vehicle is confirmed

with a light signal or a sound signal.

▷ Engaging selector lever position N.

▷ Using vehicle equipment.

▷ If the welcome light is switched on when the

vehicle is being unlocked.

There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not

leave children or animals unattended in the ve‐

hicle. Take the vehicle key with you when exit‐

ing and lock the vehicle.

Welcome lights, refer to page 170.

Unlocking the vehicle

Press the button on the vehicle key.

Overview

If, due to the settings, only the driver's door and

fuel filler flap were unlocked, press the button on

the vehicle key again to unlock the other vehicle

access points.

In addition, the following functions are executed:

▷ If a driver profile was assigned to the vehicle

key, this driver profile will be activated and the

settings that are stored in it will be applied.

▷ The interior lights are switched on, unless

they were manually switched off.

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Unlocking

Locking

▷ Folded in exterior mirrors are folded out.

If the exterior mirrors were folded in via the

button in the car's interior, they will not be

folded out when unlocking.

Stationary climate control through Remote

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Opening the trunk lid

▷ With alarm system: The alarm system will be

switched off.

Panic mode, pathway lighting

After opening one of the front doors, the vehicle

is ready for operation.

Unlocking

The light functions may depend on the ambient

brightness.

General information

The behavior of the vehicle during unlocking us‐

ing the vehicle key depends on the following set‐

tings:

Convenient opening

Press and hold the button on the vehi‐

cle key after unlocking.

The windows and the glass sunroof with sun

protection are opened, as long as the button on

the vehicle key is pressed.

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Closing

Locking

Press and hold the button on the vehicle

key in the area close to the vehicle after

locking.

General information

The behavior of the vehicle during locking using

the vehicle key depends on the following set‐

tings:

The windows and the glass sunroof with sun

protection are closed, as long as the button on

the vehicle key is pressed.

▷ If the locking of the vehicle is confirmed with

a light signal or a sound signal.

The exterior mirrors are folded in unless they

were folded in during locking. The exterior mir‐

rors are not folded in when the hazard warning

flashers are switched on.

▷ If the exterior mirrors are automatically folded

in when the vehicle is locked. The exterior

mirrors are not folded in when the hazard

warning flashers are switched on.

▷ If pathway lighting is activated during locking.

Switching on the interior and

exterior lighting

Locking the vehicle

1. Close the driver's door.

Press the button on the vehicle key with

the vehicle locked.

2.

Press the button on the vehicle key.

The function is not available for the first 10 sec‐

onds after locking.

The following functions are executed:

▷ All doors, the trunk lid, and the fuel filler flap

are locked.

▷ The interior lights are switched on, unless

they were manually switched off.

▷ With alarm system: The alarm system will be

switched on.

Interior lights, refer to page 174.

▷ Depending on the settings, parts of the exte‐

rior lighting will be switched on.

If the drive-ready state is still switched on when

you lock the vehicle, the vehicle horn honks

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

switched off by means of the Start/Stop button.

The light functions may depend on the ambient

brightness.

Trunk lid

With Comfort Access:

convenient closing

General information

To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehicle,

do not place the vehicle key in the cargo area.

Safety information

Depending on the vehicle equipment and coun‐

try version, it is possible to specify whether the

trunk lid can be unlocked with the vehicle key

and how the vehicle doors will respond to this.

Warning

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.

With automatic transmission: selector lever posi‐

tion P must be engaged to open the trunk lid

with the vehicle key.

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Integrated key, refer to page 96.

Safety information

2. Place the integrated key underneath the bat‐

tery compartment cover, arrow 1, and lift the

cover with a lever movement of the

integrated key, arrow 2.

Warning

Body parts can be jammed when operating the

trunk lid. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that

the area of movement of the trunk lid is clear

during opening and closing.

NOTICE

During opening, the trunk lid pivots back and

up. There is a risk of damage to property,

among other potential damage. Make sure that

the area of movement of the trunk lid is clear

during opening and closing.

3. Push battery in arrow direction using a

pointed object and lift it out.

Opening

Press and hold the button on the vehi‐

cle key for approx. 1 second.

Switching pathway lighting on

Press and hold the button on the vehi‐

cle key for approx. 1 second.

4. Insert a type CR 2032 3V battery with the

positive side facing up.

It is possible to adjust the duration of the path‐

way lighting feature.

5. Press the cover closed.

Additional information:

6. Push the integrated key into the vehicle key

until the integrated key engages.

Pathway lighting, refer to page 171.

Have old batteries disposed of by a deal‐

er’s service center or another qualified

service center or repair shop or take

them to a collection point.

Replacing the battery

NOTICE

Improper batteries in the vehicle key can dam‐

age the vehicle key. There is a risk of damage

to property, among other potential damage. Al‐

ways replace the discharged battery with a bat‐

tery with the same voltage, the same size and

the same specification.

Additional vehicle keys

Additional vehicle keys are available from a serv‐

ice center or another qualified service center or

repair shop.

1. Remove the integrated key from the vehicle

key.

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Switching the drive-ready state on

via emergency detection of the

vehicle key

Loss of vehicle keys

A lost vehicle key can be disabled and replaced

by a dealer’s service center or another qualified

service center or repair shop.

If the lost vehicle key has an assigned driver pro‐

file, the connection to this vehicle key must be

deleted. A new vehicle key can then be assigned

to the driver profile.

Malfunction

General information

It is not possible to switch on the drive-ready

state if the vehicle key has not been detected.

A Check Control message is displayed.

Vehicle key detection by the vehicle may mal‐

function under the following circumstances:

Proceed as follows in this case:

▷ The battery of the vehicle key is discharged.

1. Hold the rear of the vehicle key against the

marked area on the steering column. Pay at‐

tention to the display in the instrument clus‐

ter.

▷ Fault of the radio link from transmission tow‐

ers or other equipment with high transmitting

power.

2. If the vehicle key is detected:

▷ Shielding of the vehicle key due to metal ob‐

jects.

Turn on drive-ready state within 10 seconds.

Do not transport the vehicle key together with

metal objects.

If the vehicle key is not recognized, slightly

change the position of the vehicle key and repeat

the procedure.

▷ Fault of the radio link from mobile phones or

other electronic devices in direct proximity to

the vehicle key.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do not carry the vehicle key in close proximity

to other electronic devices.

What precautions can be taken to be able to

open a vehicle with an accidentally locked in ve‐

hicle key?

▷ Fault of radio transmission by a charging

process of mobile devices, for instance

charging of a mobile phone.

▷ The options provided by the Remote Serv‐

ices of the BMW app include the ability to

lock and unlock a vehicle.

▷ The vehicle key is located in direct proximity

of the tray for wireless charging tray.

This requires an active BMW Connected‐

Drive contract and the BMW app must be in‐

stalled on a smartphone.

Place the vehicle key in a different location.

In the case of interference, the vehicle can also

be unlocked and locked from the outside with

the integrated key.

▷ Unlocking the vehicle can be requested via

the BMW ConnectedDrive Call Center.

An active BMW ConnectedDrive contract is

required.

Additional information:

Integrated key, refer to page 96.

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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.

With pre-heating:BMW

display key

General information

Thescope of delivery of the BMW display key in‐

cludes an additional mechanical key. If the dis‐

play key is used, the mechanical key should be

carried with you, for instance in the wallet. The

mechanical key is used like the integrated key.

Warning

Unattended children or animals in the vehicle

can cause the vehicle to move and endanger

themselves and traffic, for instance due to the

following actions:

The display key supports all functions of the

standard vehicle key.

▷ Pressing the Start/Stop button.

▷ Releasing the parking brake.

In addition, the following functions are also avail‐

able:

▷ Display status of doors and windows.

▷ Display status of the alarm system.

▷ Display service information.

▷ Opening and closing the doors or win‐

dows.

▷ Engaging selector lever position N.

▷ Using vehicle equipment.

▷ Call up range with available fuel.

▷ Operate parked-car heating.

There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not

leave children or animals unattended in the ve‐

hicle. Take the vehicle key with you when exit‐

ing and lock the vehicle.

▷ Pre-conditioning through Remote Engine

Start

Additional information:

Integrated key, refer to page 96.

Overview

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

vehicle key with you so that the vehicle can be

opened from the outside.

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Opening the trunk lid

Unlocking

Press and hold or press three times in quick

succession: panic mode

Warning

For some country versions, unlocking from the

inside is only possible with special knowledge.

Press briefly: pathway lighting

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Locking

Display

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Swipe to the right or left with a finger to change

between the pages.

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Back

Turn the display on/off

Micro-USB charging interface

If further information is available on a page, tap

the appropriate icon.

To return to the original page:

icon beneath the display.

tap on the

Reception range

The number of available display key functions

depends on the distance from the vehicle.

Lower status line

The lower status line indicates whether or not

the display key is within reception range.

▷ When you are in close proximity to the vehi‐

cle, all functions of the display key are availa‐

ble.

▷ "Connected": the display key is within recep‐

tion range.

▷ When you are in the extended reception

range, you can access status information and

operate the parked-car heating.

▷ "Updated": the display key is not within re‐

ception range. It indicates when the last data

transfer from the vehicle took place.

▷ Outside of the reception range of the vehicle,

you can display the last transmitted status in‐

formation from the vehicle.

Turning on/off

The icon is shown on the display if one of

the buttons is pressed outside of the reception

range.

The display will go out automatically after a brief

period to conserve battery power.

Hiding the display on the display manually: press

the button on the left side of the display key.

Display

To show the display:

1. Press the button on the left side of the dis‐

play key.

General information

The display is divided into the upper status line,

the information area, and the lower status line.

2. Then, swipe with your finger from bottom to

top to unlock the screen lock.

Upper status line

The upper status line displays the following infor‐

mation:

To turn off the display to increase the usable bat‐

tery life:

1. If necessary, cancel the screen lock.

▷

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Vehicle secured/vehicle unsecured.

2. Press and hold the button on the left side of

the display key for longer than 4 seconds.

▷ Set time in the vehicle.

▷

Charge state of the display key battery.

3. "OK"

To turn the display on:

Information area

The information area can be used to access in‐

formation and perform additional functions.

Press the button on the left side of the display

key.

If the information area contains more than one

page, then page indicators are shown beneath

the information.

Operating concept

The following information shows how to access

the information and functions using the main

menus.

A solid indicator denotes the current

page.

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The charging time depends on the charger

used.

Main menu

Information/Function

"Security

information"

/

▷ Charging via the USB port may heat up the

charger and the display key.

Door status.

Alarm system status.

Charging in the wireless charging tray may

heat up the tray and the display key.

After alarm triggering:

date, time, and reason for

triggering the alarm.

At higher temperatures, the charge current

through the display key may be reduced, and

in isolated cases the charge process may be

interrupted temporarily.

Window status.

▷ When inserting the display key into the wire‐

less charging tray, make sure there are no

objects between it and the wireless charging

tray.

Glass sunroof status.

"Vehicle

information"

Maintenance indicators of

Condition Based Service

CBS.

Safety information

Status of the roadside

parking lights.

Warning

"Mobility info"

Range with available fuel.

When charging a device that meets the Qi

standard in the wireless charging tray, any

metal objects located between the device and

the tray can become very hot. Placing storage

devices or electronic cards, such as chip cards,

cards with magnetic strips or cards for signal

transmission, between the device and the tray

may impair the card function. There is a risk of

injury and risk of damage to property. When

charging mobile devices, make sure there are

no objects between the device and the tray.

"Preconditioning

setting"

Operate parked-car heat‐

ing.

Display key battery

General information

Follow the following information:

▷ If the charge state of the display key battery

declines, the display is switched off automati‐

cally. The battery must be recharged so that

the display can be switched back on. The op‐

erability of the standard buttons is retained

until the battery is completely discharged.

Charging

Via USB

▷ Charge the battery for at least three hours

before using the display key for the first time

or if the key has not been used for an ex‐

tended period.

Connect the display key via the micro-USB

charging interface to a USB port.

▷ The display key can be used while it is being

charged via the USB port. If the battery is fully

discharged, it may take some time before the

display key can be used again.

▷ Due to the large number of USB chargers

available on the market, it cannot be guaran‐

teed that every charger will function properly.

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Manual transmission: in the center armrest

LED displays

Color Meaning

Blue

The display key is charging.

The blue LED stays illuminated once

the inserted display key is fully

charged.

Orange The display key is not charging.

Temperature on the display key pos‐

sibly too high or foreign object in

charging tray.

1. Open the center armrest.

2. Place the display key into the recess of the

wireless charging tray underneath the center

armrest.

Red

The display key is not charging.

Contact a dealer’s service center or

another qualified service center or re‐

pair shop.

Make sure that the display is on the side of

the clamp and that the lock button points up‐

ward.

3. Close the center armrest.

Malfunction

Steptronic transmission: in the center

console

General information

A Check Control message is displayed.

BMW display key detection by the vehicle may

malfunction under the following circumstances:

▷ The battery of the display key is discharged.

▷ Fault of the radio link from transmission tow‐

ers or other equipment with high transmitting

power.

▷ Shielding of the display key due to metal ob‐

jects.

1. Open the tray cover.

▷ Fault of the radio link from mobile phones or

other electronic devices in direct proximity.

2. Place the display key into the middle of the

wireless charging tray in front of the cup hold‐

ers.

▷ Fault of radio transmission by a charging

process of mobile devices, for instance

charging of a mobile phone.

Ensure that the display is facing up.

3. Close the tray cover.

Do not transport the display key together with

metal objects or electronic devices.

In the case of interference, the vehicle can also

be unlocked and locked from the outside with

the mechanical key.

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Turning on drive readiness via

emergency detection of the BMW

display key

Key Card

Principle

The Key Card allows the vehicle to be unlocked

and locked, as well as started.

General information

The Key Card is available with Comfort Access

and Steptronic transmission. Depending on the

national-market version, the Key Card may not

be available.

A digital key that has already been paired with

the vehicle is installed on the Key Card. The digi‐

tal key must be activated via iDrive.

It is not possible to switch on the drive-ready

state if the display key has not been detected.

Proceed as follows in this case:

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.

1. Hold the display key with its rear against the

marked area on the steering column. Pay at‐

tention to the display in the instrument clus‐

ter.

2. If the display key is detected:

Safety information

Turn on drive-ready state within 10 seconds.

If the display key is not detected, slightly change

the position of the display key and repeat the

procedure.

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

vehicle key with you so that the vehicle can be

opened from the outside.

Resetting the BMW display key

If the charged display key cannot be turned on

anymore or if the display does not respond to

entries anymore, the display key can be reset.

Press and hold the following buttons on the dis‐

play key at the same time for at least 10 seconds

until the display is switched off and then on

again:

Warning

For some country versions, unlocking from the

inside is only possible with special knowledge.

▷

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.

▷

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Warning

Activate Key Card

Unattended children or animals in the vehicle

can cause the vehicle to move and endanger

themselves and traffic, for instance due to the

following actions:

▷ Pressing the Start/Stop button.

▷ Releasing the parking brake.

▷ Opening and closing the doors or win‐

dows.

1. Open the cover of the smartphone tray.

▷ Engaging selector lever position N.

▷ Using vehicle equipment.

2. Place Key Card centered into the smart‐

phone tray.

There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not

leave children or animals unattended in the ve‐

hicle. Take the vehicle key with you when exit‐

ing and lock the vehicle.

3. Follow the instructions on the Control Display

to activate the Key Card.

Deactivate Key Card

1. "CAR"

Connection to the vehicle

2. "Settings"

The communication between the vehicle and the

Key Card uses near field communication, NFC.

3. "Doors/ vehicle access"

4. "Digital Key"

5. Select Key Card.

6. "Key active"

Activating/deactivating Key Card

in the vehicle

A deactivated Key Card remains in the list of

paired digital keys.

General information

The Key Card must be located in the smart‐

phone tray and a vehicle key must be located in

the vehicle to activate the Key Card.

Unlocking and locking the

vehicle

A vehicle key must be located in the vehicle to

deactivate the Key Card.

When BMW Digital Key is activated for the vehi‐

cle, a digital key can be used instead of the vehi‐

cle key.

A deactivated Key Card remains in the list of

paired digital keys.

Hold activated Key Card directly and centered on

the external door handle of the driver's door.

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If the Key Card is not detected, slightly change

the position of the Key Card and repeat the pro‐

cedure.

BMW Digital Key can be used with a compatible

smartphone or other compatible mobile termi‐

nals, such as a Smartwatch.

To unlock and start a vehicle with a compatible

smartphone, this function must be offered by the

smartphone manufacturer. The BMW app pro‐

vides a check to determine if the smartphone

and the vehicle are compatible.

Starting the engine

A driver profile with individual settings can be as‐

signed to a digital key.

Additional information:

Driver profiles, refer to page 69.

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 vehi‐

cle, even in the event of a smartphone failure. It

is also useful to carry the vehicle key or the Key

Card with you if the vehicle has to be handed

over to another person. You can then hand over

the vehicle key or the Key Card, instead of your

smartphone. Always take the vehicle key with

you to a service appointment.

1. Open the cover of the smartphone tray.

2. Place activated Key Card centered into the

smartphone tray.

3. Press the Start/Stop button to start the en‐

gine.

With wireless charging tray: After starting the en‐

gine, take the Key Card out of the tray to make

tray available for charging compatible smart‐

phones.

Safety information

Malfunction

The detection of the Key Card by the vehicle

may be disrupted by objects between the sen‐

sors and the Key Card, for instance a wallet.

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

vehicle key with you so that the vehicle can be

opened from the outside.

BMW Digital Key

Principle

BMW Digital Key allows the vehicle to be un‐

locked and locked, as well as started, with a

compatible smartphone.

Warning

For some country versions, unlocking from the

inside is only possible with special knowledge.

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.

General information

The availability of the BMW Digital Key depends

on the equipment and national-market version.

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Warning

Wallet app. Both vehicle keys must be located in

the vehicle to be enabled.

Follow the instructions in the Digital Key menu in

the BMW app or on the Control Display.

Unattended children or animals in the vehicle

can cause the vehicle to move and endanger

themselves and traffic, for instance due to the

following actions:

The valid service period of the digital key may be

limited. The expiration date of the validity can be

checked in the BMW app.

▷ Pressing the Start/Stop button.

▷ Releasing the parking brake.

After a digital key has expired, it can still be used

to move the vehicle until the vehicle is used with

a different vehicle key or digital key.

▷ Opening and closing the doors or win‐

dows.

▷ Engaging selector lever position N.

▷ Using vehicle equipment.

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 digital remote

control key.

There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not

leave children or animals unattended in the ve‐

hicle. Take the vehicle key with you when exit‐

ing and lock the vehicle.

Connection to the vehicle

The communication between the vehicle and the

smartphone uses near field communication,

NFC.

Forwarding authorization

To share the digital key, select the correspond‐

ing function on the smartphone, for instance in

the Wallet app.

As soon as a digital key is shared with another

person, the person will receive an invitation.

When the invitation is accepted, the digital key

on the recipient's smartphone will be activated.

Functional requirements

▷ The smartphone is compatible with BMW

Digital Key

▷ The vehicle is linked with the Connected‐

Drive account of the vehicle owner.

Limiting the range of functions

▷ The rechargeable battery of the smartphone

has a sufficient charge. The necessary mini‐

mum charge of the rechargeable battery de‐

pends on the smartphone.

Certain functions of the digital key can be limited

before handing it over. For example, if the digital

key is handed over to a novice driver, the switch-

off of driving stability control system can be ex‐

cluded. For more information, refer to the Con‐

nectedDrive portal and the BMW app.

Enable the digital remote control

key

Vehicle owner's smartphone is enabled as a digi‐

tal remote control key in the vehicle. The vehicle

owner must prove his authorization for the vehi‐

cle for this purpose.

Authentication

Depending on the recipient’s smartphone model,

an authentication may be required for security

and safety reasons.

An authorized vehicle key, the digital remote

control key or another method may be used for

The proof of authorization can be started via the

BMW app or via the activation code in the corre‐

sponding smartphone function, for instance the

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authentication. Follow the corresponding instruc‐

tions on the smartphone or the Control Display.

The digital remote control key must be enabled

again to be able to use BMW Digital Key again.

1. "CAR"

Deleting a shared key

General information

Shared keys can be deleted via the smartphone

with the digital remote control key, the smart‐

phone with a shared key or via iDrive.

2. "Settings"

3. "Doors/ vehicle access"

4. "Digital Key"

5. "Reset function"

The deletion via the smartphone with the digital

remote control 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 deletion via the smartphone with a shared

key or via iDrive is executed immediately.

Deleted digital keys will be removed from the list

of enabled digital keys.

Deleted digital keys cannot be restored.

Deletion via iDrive

Hold the near field communication antenna of

the smartphone directly and centered on the ex‐

ternal door handle of the driver's door.

To be able to delete a digital key via iDrive, an

authorized vehicle key must be located in the ve‐

hicle or the remote control key must be located

in the smartphone tray.

The position of the near field communication an‐

tenna depends on the smartphone model.

1. "CAR"

When locking the vehicle with the smartphone,

make sure that all doors including the trunk lid

are closed.

2. "Settings"

3. "Doors/ vehicle access"

4. "Digital Key"

5. If necessary, select the digital key.

6. "Delete key"

Starting the engine

Reset the function

To reset the BMW Digital Key function, an au‐

thorized vehicle key must be located in the vehi‐

cle.

When resetting the BMW Digital Key function, all

digital keys including the digital remote control

key will be deleted.

1. Open the cover of the smartphone tray.

After the reset, the vehicle can no longer be un‐

locked, locked or started with a digital key.

2. Place smartphone centered into the smart‐

phone tray.

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Ensure that the display is facing up.

Safety information

3. Close the cover of the smartphone tray.

4. Press the Start/Stop button to start the en‐

gine.

Warning

For some country versions, unlocking from the

inside is only possible with special knowledge.

Sale of the smartphone

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.

Delete all digital keys on the smartphone prior to

selling the smartphone. This ensures that that

the smartphone can no longer be used for the

vehicle.

Sale of the vehicle

Prior to selling a vehicle, reset the Digital Key

function or remove the vehicle from the Connec‐

tedDrive account of the current vehicle owner.

NOTICE

The door lock is permanently joined with the

door. The door handle can be moved. When

pulling the door handle with the integrated key

inserted, paint or the integrated key can be

damaged. There is a risk of damage to prop‐

erty, among other potential damage. Remove

the integrated key before pulling the external

door handle.

When the vehicle is removed from the Connec‐

tedDrive account, all digital keys for the vehicle

will be deleted.

Malfunction

Digital key recognition by the vehicle may mal‐

function under the following circumstances:

▷ The smartphone is shielded from the sensors

in the vehicle by a smartphone cover that is

not suitable.

Removing

▷ Objects such as a chip card or the Key Card

are located between the smartphone and the

smartphone cover.

Integrated key

General information

The driver's door can be locked and unlocked

without the vehicle key using the integrated key.

Press the button, arrow 1, and pull out the

integrated key, arrow 2.

Depending on the national-market version, the

integrated key also fits the glove compartment.

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Locking/unlocking via the door

lock

1. Pull and hold the door handle outward with

one hand.

Alarm system

The activated alarm system is triggered when

the door is opened, if the vehicle has been un‐

locked via the door lock.

The alarm system is not switched on if the vehi‐

cle is locked with the integrated key.

Buttons for the central

locking system

General information

In the event of a severe accident, the vehicle is

automatically unlocked. The hazard warning sys‐

tem and interior lights come on.

2. Guide one finger of your other hand from the

back under the cover and push the cover out.

Use the thumb for counter support to prevent

the cover from falling out of the door handle.

Overview

3. Remove the cover.

Buttons for the central locking system.

4. Unlock or lock the door lock using the

integrated key.

Locking

Press the button with the front doors

closed.

▷ The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.

▷ The vehicle is not secured against theft when

locking.

Unlocking

Press the button.

The other doors must be unlocked or locked

from the inside.

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Opening

Unlocking

▷

Press the button to unlock all the

doors.

General information

The behavior of the vehicle during unlocking via

the Comfort Access depends on the following

settings:

Pull the door opener above the armrest.

▷ Front doors: pull the door handle on the door

to open the door. The other doors remain

locked.

▷ If the unlocking of the vehicle is confirmed

with a light signal or a sound signal.

▷ Back doors: pull twice on the door handle on

the door to be opened; the first time unlocks

the door, the second time opens it. The other

doors remain locked.

▷ If the welcome light is switched on when the

vehicle is being unlocked.

Unlocking the vehicle

Comfort Access

Principle

The vehicle can be accessed without operating

the vehicle key.

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

pants pocket, is sufficient.

The vehicle automatically detects the vehicle key

when it is in close proximity or in the car's inte‐

rior.

Grasp the handle of a vehicle door completely.

In addition, the following functions are executed:

▷ If a driver profile was assigned to the vehicle

key, this driver profile will be activated and the

settings that are stored in it will be applied.

General information

Comfort Access supports the following func‐

tions:

▷ The interior lights are switched on, unless

they were manually switched off.

▷ Unlocking and locking the vehicle from the

door handle.

▷ Folded in exterior mirrors are folded out.

▷ Convenient closing.

If the exterior mirrors were folded in via the

button in the car's interior, they will not be

folded out when unlocking.

▷ Touchless unlocking and locking of the vehi‐

cle.

▷ Steptronic transmission: unlocking and lock‐

ing the vehicle using the BMW Digital Key.

▷ With alarm system: The alarm system will be

switched off.

▷ Opening trunk lid.

Locking

Functional requirements

▷ To lock the vehicle, the vehicle key must be

outside of the vehicle near the doors.

General information

The behavior of the vehicle during locking via the

Comfort Access depends on the following set‐

tings:

▷ The next unlocking and locking cycle is not

possible until after approx. 2 seconds.

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▷ If the locking of the vehicle is confirmed with

Closing

a light signal or a sound signal.

▷ If the exterior mirrors are automatically folded

in when the vehicle is locked. The exterior

mirrors are not folded in when the hazard

warning flashers are switched on.

▷ If pathway lighting is activated during locking.

Locking the vehicle

Close the driver's door.

Touch the grooved surface on the handle of a

closed vehicle door with your finger and hold it

there without grasping the door handle.

In addition to locking, the windows and glass

sunroof with sun protection will be closed.

The exterior mirrors are folded in unless they

were folded in during locking. The exterior mir‐

rors are not folded in when the hazard warning

flashers are switched on.

Touch the grooved surface on the handle of a

closed vehicle door with your finger for approx.

1 second without grasping the door handle.

Opening the trunk lid

General information

The following functions are executed:

If you open the trunk lid via Comfort Access,

locked doors will not be unlocked.

▷ All doors, the trunk lid, and the fuel filler flap

are locked.

To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehicle,

do not place the vehicle key in the cargo area.

▷ With alarm system: The alarm system will be

switched on.

Safety information

Convenient closing

Safety information

Warning

Body parts can be jammed when operating the

trunk lid. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that

the area of movement of the trunk lid is clear

during opening and closing.

Warning

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.

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NOTICE

If the vehicle key is located in the unlocking zone

for an extended period of time without move‐

ment, the vehicle will be locked automatically.

During opening, the trunk lid pivots back and

up. There is a risk of damage to property,

among other potential damage. Make sure that

the area of movement of the trunk lid is clear

during opening and closing.

If a passenger is detected in the front passenger

seat during locking and the safety belt of the

front passenger is engaged in the safety belt

buckle during locking:

▷ The vehicle will be locked but not secured

against theft.

Opening

▷ The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.

The behavior of the vehicle during touchless un‐

locking/locking depends on the following set‐

tings:

▷ If the automatic unlocking is active.

▷ If the automatic locking is active.

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

or all access to the vehicle will be unlocked.

Only driver's door and fuel filler flap: the driv‐

er's door and fuel filler flap will only be un‐

locked when the driver approaches the vehi‐

cle on the driver's side.

Press the button on the outer side of the trunk

lid.

All vehicle entry points: the vehicle will be un‐

locked regardless of the side on which the

driver approaches the vehicle.

Touchless unlocking and locking

of the vehicle

▷ If the unlocking and locking of the vehicle is

confirmed with a light signal or a sound sig‐

nal.

Principle

The vehicle will be unlocked when the driver ap‐

proaches the locked vehicle with the vehicle key.

▷ If the welcome light is switched on when the

vehicle is being unlocked.

When the driver walks away from the unlocked

vehicle with the vehicle key, the vehicle will be

locked.

▷ If pathway lighting is activated during locking.

▷ If the exterior mirrors are automatically folded

out and in when the vehicle is unlocked and

locked.

General information

The vehicle will be unlocked when an authorized

vehicle key is detected in the unlocking zone.

Functional requirements

▷ The drive-ready state must be turned off.

The unlocking zone is located within a radius of

approx. 3 ft/1 m around the door handles.

▷ Unlocking: when entering the unlocking zone,

the doors and trunk lid must be closed.

The vehicle will be locked when the vehicle key

leaves the locking zone.

▷ Locking: when leaving the locking zone, the

doors and trunk lid must be closed.

The locking zone is located within a radius of ap‐

prox. 7 ft/2 m around the door handles.

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▷ For touchless locking of the vehicle, no sec‐

ond vehicle key can be located in a radius of

six meters around the vehicle.

trunk lid can be unlocked with the vehicle key

and how the vehicle doors will respond to this.

With automatic transmission: selector lever posi‐

tion P must be engaged to open the trunk lid

with the vehicle key.

▷ If the vehicle has been in the idle state for

several days, touchless unlocking/locking is

not possible until after the vehicle has been

driven.

It may not be possible to open the trunk lid when

the vehicle is in valet parking mode.

Valet parking mode, refer to page 103.

Malfunction

Vehicle key detection by the vehicle may mal‐

function under the following circumstances:

Safety information

▷ The battery of the vehicle key is discharged.

For replacing the battery, refer to page 85.

Warning

Body parts can be jammed when operating the

trunk lid. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that

the area of movement of the trunk lid is clear

during opening and closing.

▷ Fault of the radio link from transmission tow‐

ers or other equipment with high transmitting

power.

▷ Shielding of the vehicle key due to metal ob‐

jects.

Do not transport the vehicle key together with

metal objects.

NOTICE

During opening, the trunk lid pivots back and

up. There is a risk of damage to property,

among other potential damage. Make sure that

the area of movement of the trunk lid is clear

during opening and closing.

▷ Fault of the radio link from mobile phones or

other electronic devices in direct proximity to

the vehicle key.

Do not carry the vehicle key in close proximity

to other electronic devices.

Wet or snowy conditions may disrupt the locking

request detection on the door handles.

In the case of a malfunction, unlock and lock the

vehicle using the buttons of the vehicle key or

use the integrated key.

Additional information:

Integrated key, refer to page 96.

Trunk lid

General information

To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehicle,

do not place the vehicle key in the cargo area.

Depending on the vehicle equipment and coun‐

try version, it is possible to specify whether the

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Without automatic tailgate

operation: opening and closing

With automatic tailgate

operation: opening and closing

Opening from the outside

Opening

From the outside

▷ Unlock the vehicle and then press the button

on the outer side of the trunk lid.

▷ Unlock the vehicle and then press the button

on the outer side of the trunk lid.

▷ With Comfort Access: carry the vehicle key

with you and press the button on the outer

side of the trunk lid.

▷ With Comfort Access: carry the vehicle key

with you and press the button on the outer

side of the trunk lid.

▷

Press and hold the button on the ve‐

hicle key for approx. 1 second.

▷

Press and hold the button on the ve‐

hicle key for approx. 1 second.

When unlocking with the vehicle key, the

doors may also be unlocked.

Depending on the setting, the doors may also

be unlocked.

Open from inside

Press or pull the button in the storage

compartment of the driver's door.

From the inside

Press the button in the storage compart‐

ment of the driver's door.

Closing

Interruption of the opening procedure

The opening operation is interrupted:

▷ When the vehicle starts moving.

▷ By pressing the button on the outer side of

the trunk lid. Pressing again closes the trunk

lid.

▷ By pressing the button on the inside of the

trunk lid. Pressing again closes the trunk lid.

Grasp the recess grips and pull the trunk lid

down.

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▷ By pressing the button on the vehicle key.

Pressing again continues the opening mo‐

tion.

Malfunction

In the event of an electrical malfunction, operate

the unlocked trunk lid manually with a slow and

smooth motion.

▷ By pressing or pulling the button in the driv‐

er's door. Pressing again continues the open‐

ing motion.

Trunk emergency unlocking

Closing

From the outside

▷

Press the button on the inside of the

trunk lid.

With Comfort Access:

▷

Press the button on the inside of the

Pull the handle inside the cargo area.

The trunk lid unlocks.

trunk lid.

The vehicle will be locked after closing the

trunk lid. The driver's door must be closed for

this purpose and the vehicle key must be out‐

side of the vehicle in the area of the trunk lid.

Valet parking mode

From the inside

Pull and hold the button in the storage

Principle

In the valet parking mode, the Control Display is

disabled. The operation via iDrive is no longer

possible.

compartmenr of the driver's door.

The vehicle key must be located inside the vehi‐

cle for this function.

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

handed over for valet parking.

An acoustic signal sounds before the trunk lid is

closed.

General information

Interruption of the closing procedure

In the valet parking mode, it is not possible to

change vehicle settings via iDrive. Personal pro‐

files cannot be changed. Personal data cannot

be displayed.

The closing procedure is interrupted in the fol‐

lowing situations:

▷ If the vehicle starts off with a jerky movement.

Additionally, the following actions are carried out:

▷ The volume of the audio system is limited.

▷ By pressing the button on the outer side of

the trunk lid. Pressing again re-opens the

trunk lid.

▷ The integrated Universal Remote Control is

deactivated.

▷ By pressing the button on the inside of the

trunk lid. Pressing again re-opens the trunk

lid.

▷ DSC cannot be switched off.

▷ Depending on the vehicle, the trunk lid can

be locked and disconnected from the central

locking system.

▷ By releasing the button in the driver's door.

Pulling again and holding continues the clos‐

ing motion.

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The trunk lid will be locked and disconnected

from the central locking system.

Functional requirements

▷ At least one driver profile has been created.

2. "Activate now"

▷ A driver profile or the guest profile is active.

▷ At least one driver profile has an assigned

ConnectedDrive account.

Driver profile without PIN

A PIN must be assigned to the driver profile.

Accessing the menu for the valet

parking mode

1. "PIN"

2. Enter PIN.

3. "Lock tailgate as well"

4. "Activate linkage"

5. "Activate now"

Via the switch-off screen

After switching off drive-ready state the switch-

off screen will be displayed. Select the entry for

the valet parking mode on the switch-off screen.

Guest profile

The guest profile is the active driver profile.

Via the display bar at the upper edge

of the Control Display

A PIN must be entered.

1. Tip the Controller up.

1. "PIN"

2. "Valet parking mode"

2. Enter PIN.

3. "Lock tailgate as well"

Via the vehicle settings

1. "CAR"

The trunk lid will be locked and disconnected

from the central locking system.

2. "Settings"

4. "Activate now"

3. "General settings"

4. "Valet parking mode"

This PIN can be used once to deactivate the

valet parking mode for the active guest pro‐

file.

Activating the valet parking

mode

Deactivating valet parking mode

General information

Before activating the valet parking mode, a PIN

must be set up to be able to deactivate the valet

parking mode at a future time.

The lock screen of the valet parking mode is dis‐

played on the Control Display.

The deactivation of the valet parking mode de‐

pends on which driver profile is selected on the

lock screen.

The procedure for entering the PIN varies de‐

pending on the active driver profile.

Driver profile with PIN

A PIN has been stored for the active driver pro‐

file.

Regardless of which driver activated the valet

parking mode, a driver can deactivate the valet

parking mode by entering his/her PIN.

It is not necessary to enter another PIN.

1. "Lock tailgate as well"

1. Select driver profile.

2. Enter the assigned PIN for the driver profile.

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If you forgot the PIN, the valet parking mode

must be deactivated by entering the assigned

ConnectedDrive access data.

4.

Select the icon.

5. Select the desired setting:

▷ "Driver's door only"

Only the driver's door and the fuel filler

flap are unlocked. Pressing again unlocks

the entire vehicle.

Driver profile without PIN

The valet parking mode was activated by another

person. To deactivate the valet parking mode, a

driver without a PIN has to enter the access data

for his ConnectedDrive account.

▷ "All doors"

The entire vehicle is unlocked.

1. Select driver profile.

Confirmation signals from the

vehicle

1. "CAR"

2. Enter the ConnectedDrive access data as‐

signed to the driver profile.

2. "Settings"

Guest profile

3. "Doors/ vehicle access"

In the guest profile, the valet parking mode can

only be deactivated if the valet parking mode was

activated in the guest profile.

4. Deactivate or activate the desired confirma‐

tion signals:

▷ "Flash when locking/unlocking"

1. Select guest profile.

Unlocking is signaled by blinking twice,

locking by blinking once.

2. Enter the PIN that was specified during acti‐

vation.

▷ With alarm system:

If the PIN has been forgotten, the valet parking

mode must be deactivated via a personal driver

profile.

"Sound when locking/unlocking"

Unlocking is confirmed with two sound

signals, locking is confirmed with one

sound signal.

Settings

Folding mirrors in automatically

1. "CAR"

General information

Depending on the vehicle equipment and coun‐

try version, various settings for opening and clos‐

ing are possible.

2. "Settings"

3. "Doors/ vehicle access"

4. "Fold mirrors in when locked"

These settings are stored for the driver profile

currently used.

Automatic unlocking

1. "CAR"

Unlocking and locking

2. "Settings"

Doors

1. "CAR"

3. "Doors/ vehicle access"

4. Select the desired setting:

2. "Settings"

3. "Key button settings"

5.

▷ "Unlock doors when in Park"

▷ "Unlock at end of trip"

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After drive-ready state is switched off by

pressing the Start/Stop button, the locked

vehicle is automatically unlocked.

The operation of the trunk lid via the vehi‐

cle key is disabled.

Comfort Access

Automatic locking

Touchless locking and unlocking

1. "CAR"

Contactless locking and unlocking can be

switched on or off.

2. "Settings"

3. "Doors/ vehicle access"

4. "Lock in a few minutes"

1. "CAR"

2. "Settings"

The vehicle locks automatically after a while if

no door is opened after unlocking.

3. "Doors/ vehicle access"

4. "Comfort access"

Trunk lid

Establishing idle state after

opening the front doors

1. "CAR"

Trunk lid and doors

You can set up if only the trunk lid will be un‐

locked or if the doors will also be unlocked when

the trunk lid is unlocked

2. "Settings"

3. "Doors/ vehicle access"

4. "Turn off vehicle after opening door"

Idle state, refer to page 41.

Depending on the vehicle equipment and coun‐

try version, this setting may not be offered.

1. "CAR"

2. "Settings"

3. "Key button settings"

Alarm system

4.

Select the icon.

The text next to the icon indicates the current

setting.

General information

When the vehicle is locked, the vehicle alarm

system reacts to the following changes:

5. Select the desired setting:

▷ "Tailgate"

▷ Opening a door, the hood or the trunk lid.

▷ Movements in the car's interior.

Depending on the equipment, the trunk

lid will be unlocked or opened.

▷ Changes in the vehicle tilt, for instance, dur‐

ing attempts at stealing a wheel or when tow‐

ing the vehicle.

▷ "Tailgate and door(s)"

Depending on the equipment, the trunk

lid will be unlocked or opened and the

doors are unlocked.

▷ Disconnected battery voltage.

▷ Improper use of the socket for OBD Onboard

Diagnosis.

▷ "Tailgate opens only when vehicle is

unlocked."

▷ Locking the vehicle while a device is con‐

nected to the socket for the OBD Onboard-

Diagnosis.

The vehicle must be unlocked before the

trunk lid can be used with the vehicle key.

▷ "Lock tailgate button"

The alarm system signals these changes visually

and acoustically:

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▷ Acoustic alarm:

Indicator light on the interior

mirror

Depending on local regulations, the acoustic

alarm may be suppressed.

▷ Visual alarm:

By flashing of the hazard warning system and

headlights, where required.

Do not modify the system to ensure function of

the alarm system.

Turning on/off

The alarm system is switched on or off as soon

as the vehicle is locked with the vehicle key or

unlocked or locked via Comfort Access.

▷ The indicator light flashes briefly every 2 sec‐

onds:

The alarm system is switched on.

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.

▷ Indicator light flashes for approx. 10 seconds,

then it flashes briefly every 2 seconds:

Interior motion sensor and tilt alarm sensor

are not active, as doors, hood, or trunk lid are

not correctly closed. Correctly closed access

points are secured.

When the still open access points are closed,

the interior motion sensor and tilt alarm sen‐

sor will be switched on.

Opening the trunk lid with the

alarm system switched on

The trunk lid can be opened even when the

alarm system is switched on.

▷ The indicator light goes out after unlocking:

The vehicle has not been tampered with.

After the trunk lid is closed, it is locked and moni‐

tored again provided the doors are locked. The

hazard warning system flashes once.

▷ The indicator light flashes after unlocking un‐

til drive-ready state is switched on, but no

longer than approx. 5 minutes:

Panic mode

An alarm has been triggered.

You can trigger the alarm system if you find your‐

self in a dangerous situation.

Tilt alarm sensor

The tilt 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 vehicle is

towed.

▷ Briefly press the button on the vehicle key

three times in succession.

To switch off the alarm: press any button.

Interior motion sensor

The windows and the glass sunroof must be

closed for the system to function properly.

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Avoiding unintentional alarms

General information

The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor

can trigger an alarm, although no unauthorized

action occurred.

Power windows

General information

The windows can be opened with the vehicle

key from the outside as well as closed with Com‐

fort Access.

Possible situations for an unwanted alarm:

▷ In automatic car washes.

▷ In duplex garages.

With Comfort Access: The windows can be

closed from the outside via Comfort Access.

When a window is often opened in the same po‐

sition, this task can be performed by the BMW

Intelligent Personal Assistant. For instance when

the same parking garage is frequently used.

▷ During transport on trains carrying vehicles, at

sea or on a trailer.

▷ With animals in the vehicle.

Additional information:

▷ When the vehicle is locked after start of fuel‐

ing.

▷ Vehicle key, refer to page 82.

The tilt alarm sensor and the interior motion sen‐

sor can be switched off in such situations.

▷ BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, refer to

page 52.

Switching off the tilt alarm sensor

and interior motion sensor

Safety information

Press the button on the vehicle key within

10 seconds as soon as the vehicle is

locked.

Warning

When operating the windows, body parts and

objects can be jammed. There is a risk of injury

or risk of damage to property. Make sure that

the area of movement of the windows is clear

during opening and closing.

The indicator light lights up for approx. 2 sec‐

onds and then continues to flash.

The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor

are switched off until the vehicle is locked again.

Overview

Ending the alarm

▷ Unlock the vehicle with the vehicle key.

▷ Unlock the vehicle with the integrated key

and activate the drive-ready state via emer‐

gency detection of the vehicle key.

Malfunction, refer to page 86.

▷ With Comfort Access: when carrying the ve‐

hicle key, grasp the driver's door or front pas‐

senger door handle completely.

Power windows

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Safety information

Functional requirements

The windows can be operated under the follow‐

ing conditions.

Warning

▷ Standby state is switched on.

Accessories on the windows such as antennas

can impact jam protection. There is a risk of in‐

jury. Do not install accessories in the area of

movement of the windows.

▷ Drive readiness is switched on.

The vehicle key must be in the car's interior.

Opening

▷

Press the switch to the resistance

point.

Closing without the jam protection

system

The window opens while the switch is being

held.

In case of danger from the outside or if ice might

prevent normal closing, proceed as follows:

▷

Press the switch beyond the resist‐

ance point.

1.

Pull the switch past the resistance

point and hold it there.

The window opens automatically. Pressing

the switch again stops the motion.

The window closes with limited jam protec‐

tion. If the closing force exceeds a specific

threshold, closing is interrupted.

Closing

▷

Pull the switch to the resistance

point.

2.

Pull the switch past the resistance

point again within approx. 4 seconds and hold

it there.

The window closes while the switch is being

held.

The window closes without jam protection.

▷

Pull the switch beyond the resist‐

ance point.

The window closes automatically if the door

is closed. Pulling again stops the motion.

Glass sunroof

General information

The glass sunroof and the sun protection are op‐

erated using the same switch.

Jam protection system

Principle

The glass sunroof can be opened from the out‐

side with the vehicle key and also closed with

Comfort Access.

The jam protection prevents objects or body

parts becoming jammed between the door frame

and window while a window is being closed.

With Comfort Access: The glass sunroof can be

closed from the outside via Comfort Access.

General information

If resistance or a blockage is detected while a

window is being closed, the closing action is in‐

terrupted.

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position. The sun protection

does not move.

Safety information

▷ The tilted glass sunroof closes.

Warning

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.

Opening/closing the glass

sunroof and sun protection

separately

▷ Slide switch back to the resist‐

ance point and hold.

Overview

Holding down the switch

opens the sun protection. If

the sun protection is already

fully open, the glass sunroof

opens.

▷ Slide switch forward to the resistance point

and hold.

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.

Opening/closing the glass sun‐

roof.

▷ 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.

Functional requirements

Pressing the switch again stops the motion.

The glass sunroof and the sun protection can be

operated under the following conditions.

▷ Push the switch forward past the resistance

point.

▷ Standby state is switched on.

The glass sunroof closes automatically. If the

glass sunroof is already closed or in the tilted

position, the sun protection closes automati‐

cally.

▷ Drive readiness is switched on.

The vehicle key must be in the car's interior.

Lifting/closing glass sunroof

Pressing the switch again stops the motion.

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

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Closing from the open position

without jam protection

In case of danger from the outside or if icing

might prevent normal closing, proceed as fol‐

lows:

Opening/closing the glass

sunroof and sun protection

together

▷ Briefly press out the switch

twice in succession toward

the rear past the resistance

point.

The glass sunroof and sun

protection are opening to‐

gether.

1. Close all doors.

Pressing the switch again

stops the motion.

2. Push the switch forward past the resistance

point and hold.

▷ Briefly press out the switch twice in succes‐

sion toward the front past the resistance

point.

The glass sunroof closes with limited jam

protection. If the closing force exceeds a spe‐

cific threshold, closing is interrupted.

The glass sunroof and sun protection are

closing together.

3. Push the switch forward again past the resist‐

ance point and hold until the glass sunroof

closes without jam protection. Make sure that

the closing path is clear.

Pressing the switch again stops the motion.

Comfort position

Closing from the lifted position

without jam protection

In case of danger from the outside or if icing

might prevent normal closing, proceed as fol‐

lows:

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

terior are lowest when the glass sunroof is not

fully open. In these models, the automatic func‐

tion initially only opens the glass sunroof up to

this comfort position.

Pressing the switch again opens the glass sun‐

roof fully.

Jam protection system

Concept

1. Close all doors.

2. Push the switch forward past the resistance

point and hold.

The jam protection prevents objects or body

parts from becoming jammed between the roof

and glass sunroof while the glass sunroof is clos‐

ing.

Initializing after a power

interruption

General information

If a resistance or blockage is detected while the

glass sunroof is closing, the closing operation is

interrupted once the roof reaches the half-open

position, or it is stopped when closing from the

tilted position.

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 sys‐

tem can help in this case.

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The system can be initialized under the following

conditions:

▷ The vehicle is parked in a horizontal position.

▷ The vehicle will not be moved until the initiali‐

zation is completed.

▷ The drive-ready state is established.

▷ The outside temperature is above 41 ℉/5 ℃.

During initialization, the glass sunroof closes

without jam protection.

Make sure that the closing path is clear.

Initializing the system

Press the switch up and hold it

until the initialization is complete:

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.

Initialization is complete once the glass sunroof

and sun protection have opened then closed

again.

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