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Opening and closing  
CONTROLS  
Opening and closing  
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 173.  
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  
Engine Startꢀꢁ281  
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Opening the trunk lid  
▷ With anti-theft protection: Anti-theft protec‐  
tion is switched off.  
Panic mode, pathway lighting  
▷ With alarm system: The alarm system will be  
switched off.  
Unlocking  
After opening one of the front doors, the vehicle  
is ready for operation.  
General information  
The light functions may depend on the ambient  
brightness.  
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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Locking  
With Comfort Access:  
convenient closing  
General information  
Safety information  
The behavior of the vehicle during locking using  
the vehicle key depends on the following set‐  
tings:  
Warning  
▷ If the locking of the vehicle is confirmed with  
a light signal or a sound signal.  
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.  
▷ 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.  
Closing  
▷ If pathway lighting is activated during locking.  
Press and hold the button on the vehicle  
key in the area close to the vehicle after  
locking.  
Locking the vehicle  
1. Close the driver's door.  
The windows and the glass sunroof with sun  
protection are closed, as long as the button on  
the vehicle key is pressed.  
2.  
Press the button on the vehicle key.  
The following functions are executed:  
▷ All doors, the trunk lid, and the fuel filler flap  
are locked.  
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.  
▷ With anti-theft protection: Anti-theft protec‐  
tion is switched on. This prevents the doors  
from being unlocked using the lock buttons  
or the door openers.  
Switching on the interior and  
exterior lighting  
▷ With alarm system: The alarm system will be  
switched on.  
Press the button on the vehicle key with  
the vehicle locked.  
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 function is not available for the first 10 sec‐  
onds after locking.  
▷ The interior lights are switched on, unless  
they were manually switched off.  
Interior lights, refer to page 177.  
▷ Depending on the settings, parts of the exte‐  
rior lighting will be switched on.  
The light functions may depend on the ambient  
brightness.  
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Trunk lid  
Replacing the battery  
General information  
To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehicle,  
do not place the vehicle key in the cargo area.  
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.  
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.  
Selector lever position P must be engaged to  
open the trunk lid with the vehicle key.  
1. Remove the integrated key from the vehicle  
key.  
Safety information  
Integrated key, refer to page 94.  
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 173.  
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Have old batteries disposed of by a deal‐  
er’s service center or another qualified  
service center or repair shop or take  
▷ Fault of radio transmission by a charging  
process of mobile devices, for instance  
charging of a mobile phone.  
them to a collection point.  
▷ The vehicle key is located in direct proximity  
of the tray for wireless charging tray.  
Place the vehicle key in a different location.  
Additional vehicle keys  
In the case of interference, the vehicle can also  
be unlocked and locked from the outside with  
the integrated key.  
Additional vehicle keys are available from a serv‐  
ice center or another qualified service center or  
repair shop.  
Additional information:  
Loss of vehicle keys  
Integrated key, refer to page 94.  
A lost vehicle key can be disabled and replaced  
by a dealer’s service center or another qualified  
service center or repair shop.  
Switching the drive-ready state on  
via emergency detection of the  
vehicle key  
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  
A Check Control message is displayed.  
Vehicle key detection by the vehicle may mal‐  
function under the following circumstances:  
It is not possible to switch on the drive-ready  
state if the vehicle key has not been detected.  
▷ The battery of the vehicle key is discharged.  
Proceed as follows in this case:  
▷ Fault of the radio link from transmission tow‐  
ers or other equipment with high transmitting  
power.  
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.  
▷ Shielding of the vehicle key due to metal ob‐  
jects.  
Do not transport the vehicle key together with  
metal objects.  
2. If the vehicle key is detected:  
Turn on drive-ready state within 10 seconds.  
▷ Fault of the radio link from mobile phones or  
other electronic devices in direct proximity to  
the vehicle key.  
If the vehicle key is not recognized, slightly  
change the position of the vehicle key and repeat  
the procedure.  
Do not carry the vehicle key in close proximity  
to other electronic devices.  
Frequently Asked Questions  
What precautions can be taken to be able to  
open a vehicle with an accidentally locked in ve‐  
hicle key?  
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▷ The options provided by the Remote Serv‐  
ices of the BMW app include the ability to  
lock and unlock a vehicle.  
Safety information  
Warning  
This requires an active BMW Connected‐  
Drive contract and the BMW app must be in‐  
stalled on a smartphone.  
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.  
▷ Unlocking the vehicle can be requested via  
the BMW ConnectedDrive Call Center.  
An active BMW ConnectedDrive contract is  
required.  
Warning  
BMW display key  
For some country versions, unlocking from the  
inside is only possible with special knowledge.  
General information  
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.  
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.  
The display key supports all functions of the  
standard vehicle key.  
Warning  
In addition, the following functions are also avail‐  
able:  
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:  
▷ Display status of doors and windows.  
▷ Display status of the alarm system.  
▷ Display service information.  
▷ Pressing the Start/Stop button.  
▷ Releasing the parking brake.  
▷ Call up range with available fuel.  
▷ Opening and closing the doors or win‐  
dows.  
▷ With parked-car heating: operate parked-car  
heating.  
▷ Engaging selector lever position N.  
▷ Using vehicle equipment.  
Without parked-car heating: operate pre-ven‐  
tilation.  
▷ Pre-conditioning through Remote Engine  
Start  
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.  
Additional information:  
Integrated key, refer to page 94.  
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Overview  
Display  
General information  
The display is divided into the upper status line,  
the information area, and the lower status line.  
Upper status line  
The upper status line displays the following infor‐  
mation:  
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Vehicle secured/vehicle unsecured.  
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Opening the trunk lid  
▷ Set time in the vehicle.  
Unlocking  
▷
Charge state of the display key battery.  
Press and hold or press three times in quick  
succession: panic mode  
Information area  
Press briefly: pathway lighting  
Locking  
The information area can be used to access in‐  
formation and perform additional functions.  
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If the information area contains more than one  
page, then page indicators are shown beneath  
the information.  
Display  
Back  
Turn the display on/off  
Micro-USB charging interface  
A solid indicator denotes the current  
page.  
Swipe to the right or left with a finger to change  
between the pages.  
Reception range  
The number of available display key functions  
depends on the distance from the vehicle.  
If further information is available on a page, tap  
the appropriate icon.  
▷ When you are in close proximity to the vehi‐  
cle, all functions of the display key are availa‐  
ble.  
To return to the original page:  
icon beneath the display.  
tap on the  
Lower status line  
The lower status line indicates whether or not  
the display key is within reception range.  
▷ The status information can be called up in the  
extended reception range.  
With parked-car heating: the parked-car heat‐  
ing can be operated.  
▷ "Connected": the display key is within recep‐  
tion range.  
Without parked-car heating: the pre-ventila‐  
tion can be operated.  
▷ "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 display will go out automatically after a brief  
period to conserve battery power.  
The icon is shown on the display if one of  
the buttons is pressed outside of the reception  
range.  
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Hiding the display on the display manually: press  
the button on the left side of the display key.  
Main menu  
Information/Function  
Range with available fuel.  
"Mobility info"  
To show the display:  
"Preconditioning With parked-car heating:  
1. Press the button on the left side of the dis‐  
play key.  
setting"  
operate parked-car heat‐  
ing.  
2. Then, swipe with your finger from bottom to  
top to unlock the screen lock.  
Without parked-car heat‐  
ing: operate pre-ventilation.  
To turn off the display to increase the usable bat‐  
tery life:  
Stationary climate control  
through Remote Engine  
Start.  
1. If necessary, cancel the screen lock.  
2. Press and hold the button on the left side of  
the display key for longer than 4 seconds.  
Display key battery  
3. "OK"  
General information  
To turn the display on:  
Follow the following information:  
Press the button on the left side of the display  
key.  
▷ 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.  
Operating concept  
The following information shows how to access  
the information and functions using the main  
menus.  
▷ 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.  
Main menu  
Information/Function  
"Security  
information"  
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Door status.  
Alarm system status.  
▷ 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.  
After alarm triggering: date,  
time, and reason for trig‐  
gering the alarm.  
▷ Due to the large number of USB chargers  
available on the market, it cannot be guaran‐  
teed that every charger will function properly.  
The charging time depends on the charger  
used.  
Window status.  
Glass sunroof status.  
"Vehicle  
information"  
Maintenance indicators of  
Condition Based Service  
CBS.  
▷ Charging via the USB port may heat up the  
charger and the display key.  
Charging in the wireless charging tray may  
heat up the tray and the display key.  
Status of the roadside  
parking lights.  
At higher temperatures, the charge current  
through the display key may be reduced, and  
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in isolated cases the charge process may be  
interrupted temporarily.  
Ensure that the display is facing up.  
3. Close the tray cover.  
▷ When inserting the display key into the wire‐  
less charging tray, make sure there are no  
objects between it and the wireless charging  
tray.  
LED displays  
Color Meaning  
Blue  
The display key is charging.  
Safety information  
The blue LED stays illuminated once  
the inserted display key is fully  
charged.  
Warning  
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.  
Orange The display key is not charging.  
Temperature on the display key pos‐  
sibly too high or foreign object in  
charging tray.  
Red  
The display key is not charging.  
Contact a dealer’s service center or  
another qualified service center or re‐  
pair shop.  
Malfunction  
Charging  
General information  
A Check Control message is displayed.  
Via USB  
BMW display key detection by the vehicle may  
malfunction under the following circumstances:  
Connect the display key via the micro-USB  
charging interface to a USB port.  
▷ The battery of the display key is discharged.  
In the center console  
▷ 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.  
▷ Fault of the radio link from mobile phones or  
other electronic devices in direct proximity.  
▷ Fault of radio transmission by a charging  
process of mobile devices, for instance  
charging of a mobile phone.  
1. Open the tray cover.  
Do not transport the display key together with  
metal objects or electronic devices.  
2. Place the display key into the middle of the  
wireless charging tray in front of the cup hold‐  
ers.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
Proceed as follows in this case:  
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 67.  
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  
Functional requirements  
▷
Press the button to unlock all the  
doors.  
▷ To lock the vehicle, the vehicle key must be  
outside of the vehicle near the doors.  
Pull the door opener above the armrest.  
▷ The next unlocking and locking cycle is not  
possible until after approx. 2 seconds.  
▷ Front doors: pull the door handle on the door  
to open the door. The other doors remain  
locked.  
Unlocking  
▷ 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.  
General information  
The behavior of the vehicle during unlocking via  
the Comfort Access depends on the following  
settings:  
▷ If the unlocking of the vehicle is confirmed  
with a light signal or a sound signal.  
Comfort Access  
▷ If the welcome light is switched on when the  
vehicle is being unlocked.  
Principle  
The vehicle can be accessed without operating  
the vehicle key.  
Unlocking the vehicle  
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.  
General information  
Comfort Access supports the following func‐  
tions:  
Grasp the handle of a vehicle door completely.  
In addition, the following functions are executed:  
▷ Unlocking and locking the vehicle from the  
door handle.  
▷ Convenient closing.  
▷ 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.  
▷ Touchless unlocking and locking of the vehi‐  
cle.  
▷ The interior lights are switched on, unless  
they were manually switched off.  
▷ Unlocking and locking the vehicle using the  
BMW Digital Key.  
▷ Folded in exterior mirrors are folded out.  
▷ Opening trunk lid.  
If the exterior mirrors were folded in via the  
button in the car's interior, they will not be  
folded out when unlocking.  
▷ Opening and closing the trunk lid with no-  
touch activation.  
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▷ With anti-theft protection: Anti-theft protec‐  
Convenient closing  
Safety information  
tion is switched off.  
▷ With alarm system: The alarm system will be  
switched off.  
Warning  
Locking  
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.  
General information  
The behavior of the vehicle during locking via the  
Comfort Access depends on the following set‐  
tings:  
Closing  
▷ If the locking of the vehicle is confirmed with  
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  
If you open the trunk lid via Comfort Access,  
locked doors will not be unlocked.  
The following functions are executed:  
▷ 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 anti-theft protection: Anti-theft protec‐  
tion is switched on. This prevents the doors  
from being unlocked using the lock buttons  
or the door openers.  
▷ With alarm system: The alarm system will be  
switched on.  
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Safety information  
General information  
To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehicle,  
do not place the vehicle key in the cargo area.  
Warning  
Selector lever position P must be engaged for  
touchless opening of the trunk lid.  
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.  
If the vehicle key is in the sensor area, the trunk  
lid may open or close inadvertently if you unin‐  
tentionally move your foot or if a foot movement  
is detected.  
The sensor has an approximate range of  
5 ft/1.50 m extending from the rear of the vehi‐  
cle.  
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.  
If you open the trunk lid with no-touch activation,  
locked doors will not be unlocked.  
Contactless opening and closing of the trunk lid  
must be activated in the settings.  
Opening  
Safety information  
Warning  
During no-touch activation, vehicle parts may  
be touched, such as the hot exhaust gas sys‐  
tem. There is a risk of injury. When moving your  
foot, make sure you have a firm stance and do  
not touch the vehicle.  
Press the button on the outer side of the trunk  
lid.  
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.  
Opening and closing the trunk lid  
with no-touch activation  
Principle  
The trunk lid can be opened with no-touch acti‐  
vation using the vehicle key you are carrying.  
With automatic tailgate operation, it can also be  
closed with no-touch activation. Two sensors  
detect a forward-directed foot motion in the cen‐  
tral rear area and the trunk lid is opened or  
closed.  
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.  
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Moving your foot again will stop the closing mo‐  
tion, and moving it one more time after that will  
re-open the trunk lid.  
Settings  
Contactless opening and closing of the tailgate  
can be switched on or off.  
1. "CAR"  
System limits  
2. "Settings"  
The detection of the foot movement may be lim‐  
ited due to the following external conditions:  
3. "Doors/ vehicle access"  
4. "Tailgate"  
▷ Ice, snow or slush on the rear of the vehicle.  
▷ Dirt or road salt on the rear of the vehicle.  
Performing the foot movement  
Movement in the range of the sensors may  
cause unintended opening or closing of the  
cargo area, for instance due to water running  
own when cleaning the vehicle or with heavy  
rainfall. To prevent such unintended opening or  
closing of the cargo area in such cases, keep the  
vehicle key at a sufficient distance from the rear  
of the vehicle.  
1. Stand in the middle behind the vehicle at ap‐  
prox. one arm's length away from the rear  
end.  
2. Wave a foot under the vehicle in the driving  
direction and immediately pull it back. With  
this movement, the leg must pass through  
the ranges of both sensors.  
Touchless unlocking and locking  
of the vehicle  
Principle  
The vehicle will be unlocked when the driver ap‐  
proaches the locked vehicle with the vehicle key.  
When the driver walks away from the unlocked  
vehicle with the vehicle key, the vehicle will be  
locked.  
Opening  
Perform the foot movement described earlier.  
General information  
The vehicle will be unlocked when an authorized  
vehicle key is detected in the unlocking zone.  
Before the trunk lid opens, the hazard warning  
system flashes.  
The unlocking zone is located within a radius of  
approx. 3 ft/1 m around the door handles.  
With automatic tailgate: Moving your foot again  
will stop the opening motion, and moving it one  
more time after that will close the trunk lid.  
The vehicle will be locked when the vehicle key  
leaves the locking zone.  
Closing  
The locking zone is located within a radius of ap‐  
prox. 7 ft/2 m around the door handles.  
The trunk lid can only be closed with no-touch  
activation if automatic tailgate operation is active.  
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.  
Perform the foot movement described earlier.  
The hazard warning system flashes and an  
acoustic signal sounds.  
If a passenger is detected in the front passenger  
seat during locking and the safety belt of the  
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front passenger is engaged in the safety belt  
buckle during locking:  
Malfunction  
Vehicle key detection by the vehicle may mal‐  
function under the following circumstances:  
▷ The vehicle will be locked but not secured  
against theft.  
▷ The battery of the vehicle key is discharged.  
For replacing the battery, refer to page 83.  
▷ The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.  
The behavior of the vehicle during touchless un‐  
locking/locking depends on the following set‐  
tings:  
▷ Fault of the radio link from transmission tow‐  
ers or other equipment with high transmitting  
power.  
▷ If the automatic unlocking is active.  
▷ If the automatic locking is active.  
▷ Shielding of the vehicle key due to metal ob‐  
jects.  
▷ If only the driver's door and the fuel filler flap  
or all access to the vehicle will be unlocked.  
Do not transport the vehicle key together with  
metal objects.  
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.  
▷ 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.  
All vehicle entry points: the vehicle will be un‐  
locked regardless of the side on which the  
driver approaches the vehicle.  
Wet or snowy conditions may disrupt the locking  
request detection on the door handles.  
▷ If the unlocking and locking of the vehicle is  
confirmed with a light signal or a sound sig‐  
nal.  
In the case of a malfunction, unlock and lock the  
vehicle using the buttons of the vehicle key or  
use the integrated key.  
▷ If the welcome light is switched on when the  
vehicle is being unlocked.  
Additional information:  
Integrated key, refer to page 94.  
▷ If pathway lighting is activated during locking.  
▷ If the exterior mirrors are automatically folded  
out and in when the vehicle is unlocked and  
locked.  
Trunk lid  
General information  
To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehicle,  
do not place the vehicle key in the cargo area.  
Functional requirements  
▷ The drive-ready state must be turned off.  
▷ Unlocking: when entering the unlocking zone,  
the doors and trunk lid must be closed.  
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.  
▷ Locking: when leaving the locking zone, the  
doors and trunk lid must be closed.  
▷ For touchless locking of the vehicle, no sec‐  
ond vehicle key can be located in a radius of  
six meters around the vehicle.  
Selector lever position P must be engaged to  
open the trunk lid with the vehicle key.  
It may not be possible to open the trunk lid when  
the vehicle is in valet parking mode.  
▷ 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.  
Additional information:  
Valet parking mode, refer to page 103.  
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When unlocking with the vehicle key, the  
doors may also be unlocked.  
Safety information  
Warning  
Open from inside  
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.  
Press the button in the storage compart‐  
ment of the driver's door.  
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.  
Without automatic tailgate  
operation: opening and closing  
Grasp the recess grips and pull the trunk lid  
down.  
With Comfort Access: With the driver’s  
door closed, press the button on the in‐  
side of the trunk lid to lock an unlocked vehicle  
before closing the trunk lid.  
Opening from the outside  
▷ 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.  
▷
Press and hold the button on the ve‐  
hicle key for approx. 1 second.  
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▷ By pressing the button on the vehicle key.  
With automatic tailgate  
operation: opening and closing  
Pressing again continues the opening mo‐  
tion.  
▷ By pressing or pulling the button in the driv‐  
er's door. Pressing again continues the open‐  
ing motion.  
Opening  
From the outside  
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  
▷ Unlock the vehicle and then press the button  
on the outer side of the trunk lid.  
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.  
▷ 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.  
From the inside  
Pull and hold the button in the storage  
Depending on the setting, the doors may also  
be unlocked.  
compartmenr of the driver's door.  
The vehicle key must be located inside the vehi‐  
cle for this function.  
From the inside  
Press the button in the storage compart‐  
An acoustic signal sounds before the trunk lid is  
closed.  
ment of the driver's door.  
Interruption of the opening procedure  
The opening operation is interrupted:  
▷ When the vehicle starts moving.  
Interruption of the closing procedure  
The closing procedure is interrupted in the fol‐  
lowing situations:  
▷ If the vehicle starts off with a jerky movement.  
▷ By pressing the button on the outer side of  
the trunk lid. Pressing again closes the trunk  
lid.  
▷ By pressing the button on the outer side of  
the trunk lid. Pressing again re-opens the  
trunk lid.  
▷ By pressing the button on the inside of the  
trunk lid. Pressing again closes the trunk lid.  
▷ By pressing the button on the inside of the  
trunk lid. Pressing again re-opens the trunk  
lid.  
▷ By releasing the button in the driver's door.  
Pulling again and holding continues the clos‐  
ing motion.  
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Malfunction  
Valet parking mode  
In the event of an electrical malfunction, operate  
the unlocked trunk lid manually with a slow and  
smooth motion.  
Principle  
In the valet parking mode, the Control Display is  
disabled. The operation via iDrive is no longer  
possible.  
Trunk emergency unlocking  
E.g., this mode can be used when the vehicle is  
handed over for valet parking.  
General information  
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.  
Additionally, the following actions are carried out:  
▷ The volume of the audio system is limited.  
Pull the handle inside the cargo area.  
The trunk lid unlocks.  
▷ The integrated Universal Remote Control is  
deactivated.  
▷ DSC cannot be switched off.  
Soft-close automatic  
function  
▷ Depending on the vehicle, the trunk lid can  
be locked and disconnected from the central  
locking system.  
Safety information  
Functional requirements  
▷ At least one driver profile has been created.  
Warning  
Body parts can be jammed while operating the  
doors. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that  
the area of movement of the doors is clear dur‐  
ing opening and closing.  
▷ A driver profile or the guest profile is active.  
▷ At least one driver profile has an assigned  
ConnectedDrive account.  
Accessing the menu for the valet  
parking mode  
Closing  
To close the doors, push lightly.  
Via the switch-off screen  
Closing occurs automatically.  
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.  
Via the display bar at the upper edge  
of the Control Display  
1. Tip the Controller up.  
2. "Valet parking mode"  
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The trunk lid will be locked and disconnected  
from the central locking system.  
Via the vehicle settings  
1. "CAR"  
4. "Activate now"  
2. "Settings"  
This PIN can be used once to deactivate the  
valet parking mode for the active guest pro‐  
file.  
3. "General settings"  
4. "Valet parking mode"  
Activating the valet parking  
mode  
Deactivating valet parking mode  
General information  
The lock screen of the valet parking mode is dis‐  
played on the Control Display.  
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 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  
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.  
The trunk lid will be locked and disconnected  
from the central locking system.  
If you forgot the PIN, the valet parking mode  
must be deactivated by entering the assigned  
ConnectedDrive access data.  
2. "Activate now"  
Driver profile without PIN  
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.  
A PIN must be assigned to the driver profile.  
1. "PIN"  
2. Enter PIN.  
3. "Lock tailgate as well"  
4. "Activate linkage"  
5. "Activate now"  
1. Select driver profile.  
2. Enter the ConnectedDrive access data as‐  
signed to the driver profile.  
Guest profile  
The guest profile is the active driver profile.  
A PIN must be entered.  
1. "PIN"  
2. Enter PIN.  
3. "Lock tailgate as well"  
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3. "Doors/ vehicle access"  
Guest profile  
4. Deactivate or activate the desired confirma‐  
tion signals:  
In the guest profile, the valet parking mode can  
only be deactivated if the valet parking mode was  
activated in the guest profile.  
▷ "Flash when locking/unlocking"  
Unlocking is signaled by blinking twice,  
locking by blinking once.  
1. Select guest profile.  
2. Enter the PIN that was specified during acti‐  
vation.  
▷ With alarm system:  
"Sound when locking/unlocking"  
If the PIN has been forgotten, the valet parking  
mode must be deactivated via a personal driver  
profile.  
Unlocking is confirmed with two sound  
signals, locking is confirmed with one  
sound signal.  
Settings  
Folding mirrors in automatically  
1. "CAR"  
General information  
2. "Settings"  
Depending on the vehicle equipment and coun‐  
try version, various settings for opening and clos‐  
ing are possible.  
3. "Doors/ vehicle access"  
4. "Fold mirrors in when locked"  
These settings are stored for the driver profile  
currently used.  
Automatic unlocking  
1. "CAR"  
2. "Settings"  
Unlocking and locking  
3. "Doors/ vehicle access"  
4. Select the desired setting:  
Doors  
1. "CAR"  
5.  
▷ "Unlock doors when in Park"  
▷ "Unlock at end of trip"  
2. "Settings"  
3. "Key button settings"  
After drive-ready state is switched off by  
pressing the Start/Stop button, the locked  
vehicle is automatically unlocked.  
4.  
Select the icon.  
5. Select the desired setting:  
▷ "Driver's door only"  
Automatic locking  
1. "CAR"  
Only the driver's door and the fuel filler  
flap are unlocked. Pressing again unlocks  
the entire vehicle.  
2. "Settings"  
3. "Doors/ vehicle access"  
4. "Lock in a few minutes"  
▷ "All doors"  
The entire vehicle is unlocked.  
The vehicle locks automatically after a while if  
no door is opened after unlocking.  
Confirmation signals from the  
vehicle  
1. "CAR"  
2. "Settings"  
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CONTROLS  
Trunk lid  
Establishing idle state after  
opening the front doors  
Trunk lid and doors  
1. "CAR"  
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 39.  
Depending on the vehicle equipment and coun‐  
try version, this setting may not be offered.  
1. "CAR"  
2. "Settings"  
Alarm system  
3. "Key button settings"  
General information  
4.  
Select the icon.  
When the vehicle is locked, the vehicle alarm  
system reacts to the following changes:  
The text next to the icon indicates the current  
setting.  
▷ Opening a door, the hood or the trunk lid.  
▷ Movements in the car's interior.  
5. Select the desired setting:  
▷ "Tailgate"  
▷ Changes in the vehicle tilt, for instance, dur‐  
ing attempts at stealing a wheel or when tow‐  
ing the vehicle.  
Depending on the equipment, the trunk  
lid will be unlocked or opened.  
▷ "Tailgate and door(s)"  
▷ Disconnected battery voltage.  
Depending on the equipment, the trunk  
lid will be unlocked or opened and the  
doors are unlocked.  
▷ Improper use of the socket for OBD Onboard  
Diagnosis.  
▷ Locking the vehicle while a device is con‐  
nected to the socket for the OBD Onboard-  
Diagnosis.  
▷ "Tailgate opens only when vehicle is  
unlocked."  
The vehicle must be unlocked before the  
trunk lid can be used with the vehicle key.  
The alarm system signals these changes visually  
and acoustically:  
▷ "Lock tailgate button"  
▷ Acoustic alarm:  
The operation of the trunk lid via the vehi‐  
cle key is disabled.  
Depending on local regulations, the acoustic  
alarm may be suppressed.  
Comfort Access  
▷ Visual alarm:  
By flashing of the hazard warning system and  
headlights, where required.  
Touchless locking and unlocking  
Contactless locking and unlocking can be  
switched on or off.  
Do not modify the system to ensure function of  
the alarm system.  
1. "CAR"  
Turning on/off  
2. "Settings"  
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.  
3. "Doors/ vehicle access"  
4. "Comfort access"  
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CONTROLS  
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  
integrated key in the door lock.  
When the still open access points are closed,  
the interior motion sensor and tilt alarm sen‐  
sor will be switched on.  
▷ The indicator light goes out after unlocking:  
The vehicle has not been tampered with.  
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 flashes after unlocking un‐  
til drive-ready state is switched on, but no  
longer than approx. 5 minutes:  
An alarm has been triggered.  
After the trunk lid is closed, it is locked and moni‐  
tored again provided 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 your‐  
self in a dangerous situation.  
The alarm system responds in situations such as  
attempts to steal a wheel or when the vehicle is  
towed.  
▷ Press the button on the vehicle key  
and hold for at least 3 seconds.  
Interior motion sensor  
The windows and the glass sunroof must be  
closed for the system to function properly.  
▷ Briefly press the button on the vehicle key  
three times in succession.  
To switch off the alarm: press any button.  
Avoiding unintentional alarms  
General information  
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor  
can trigger an alarm, although no unauthorized  
action occurred.  
Indicator light on the interior  
mirror  
Possible situations for an unwanted alarm:  
▷ In automatic car washes.  
▷ In duplex garages.  
▷ During transport on trains carrying vehicles, at  
sea or on a trailer.  
▷ With animals in the vehicle.  
▷ The indicator light flashes briefly every 2 sec‐  
onds:  
▷ When the vehicle is locked after start of fuel‐  
ing.  
The alarm system is switched on.  
The tilt alarm sensor and the interior motion sen‐  
sor can be switched off in such situations.  
▷ 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  
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CONTROLS  
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 84.  
▷ With Comfort Access: when carrying the ve‐  
hicle key, grasp the driver's door or front pas‐  
senger door handle completely.  
Power windows  
Safety switch  
Power windows  
General information  
The windows can be opened with the vehicle  
key from the outside as well as closed with Com‐  
fort Access.  
Functional requirements  
The windows can be operated under the follow‐  
ing conditions.  
With Comfort Access: The windows can be  
closed from the outside via Comfort Access.  
▷ Standby state is switched on.  
▷ Drive readiness is switched on.  
The vehicle key must be in the car's interior.  
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.  
Opening  
▷
Press the switch to the resistance  
point.  
Additional information:  
▷ Vehicle key, refer to page 80.  
The window opens while the switch is being  
held.  
▷ BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, refer to  
page 50.  
▷
Press the switch beyond the resist‐  
ance point.  
The window opens automatically. Pressing  
the switch again stops the motion.  
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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.  
The window closes while the switch is being  
held.  
2.  
Pull the switch past the resistance  
point again within approx. 4 seconds and hold  
it there.  
▷
Pull the switch beyond the resist‐  
ance point.  
The window closes without jam protection.  
The window closes automatically if the door  
is closed. Pulling again stops the motion.  
Safety switch  
Principle  
The safety switch can be used to prevent chil‐  
dren, for instance from opening and closing the  
rear windows using the switches in the rear.  
Jam protection system  
Principle  
The jam protection prevents objects or body  
parts becoming jammed between the door frame  
and window while a window is being closed.  
If an accident of a certain severity occurs, the  
safety function is switched off automatically.  
General information  
Turning on/off  
If resistance or a blockage is detected while a  
window is being closed, the closing action is in‐  
terrupted.  
Press the button.  
The LED lights up if the safety function  
is switched on.  
Safety information  
Rear window roller  
sunblind  
Warning  
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.  
Safety information  
NOTICE  
Closing without the jam protection  
system  
In case of danger from the outside or if ice might  
prevent normal closing, proceed as follows:  
When operating the roller sunblind, objects  
stored on the rear shelf may damage the roller  
sunblind. There is a risk of damage to property,  
among other potential damage. Make sure that  
the area of movement of the roller sunblind is  
clear during the operation.  
1.  
Pull the switch past the resistance  
point and hold it there.  
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Overview  
Roller sunblinds, rear side  
windows  
Safety information  
Warning  
With closed roller sunblinds and open windows,  
the roller sunblinds may be strained while driv‐  
ing due to the wind. The roller sunblinds may  
be damaged and vehicle occupants may be  
harmed. There is a risk of injury. Do not open  
the windows while driving if the roller sunblinds  
are closed.  
Button for the roller sunblind.  
Operation  
Press the button to open the closed  
roller sunblind or to close the open roller  
sunblind.  
Pull out the roller sunblind at the loop and hook it  
onto the bracket.  
If the button is pressed again during the move‐  
ment, the roller sunblind is moved in the oppo‐  
site direction.  
Glass sunroof  
General information  
The glass sunroof and the sun protection are op‐  
erated using the same switch.  
System limits  
If you are no longer able to move the roller sun‐  
blind after having activated it consecutively a  
number of times, the overheating protection  
mechanism is active. The system is blocked for a  
limited time to prevent overheating. Let the sys‐  
tem cool.  
The glass sunroof can be opened from the out‐  
side with the vehicle key and also closed with  
Comfort Access.  
With Comfort Access: The glass sunroof can be  
closed from the outside via Comfort Access.  
The roller sunblind cannot be moved at low inte‐  
rior temperatures.  
Safety information  
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.  
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Opening and closing  
CONTROLS  
Overview  
Opening/closing the glass  
sunroof and sun protection  
separately  
▷ Slide switch back to the resist‐  
ance point and hold.  
Holding down the switch  
opens the sun protection. If  
the sun protection is already  
fully open, the glass sunroof  
opens.  
Opening/closing the glass sun‐  
roof.  
▷ 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.  
Functional requirements  
The glass sunroof and the sun protection can be  
operated under the following conditions.  
▷ 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.  
▷ Standby state is switched on.  
▷ Drive readiness is switched on.  
The vehicle key must be in the car's interior.  
Pressing the switch again stops the motion.  
▷ Push the switch forward past the resistance  
point.  
Lifting/closing glass sunroof  
Push switch briefly upward.  
The glass sunroof closes automatically. If the  
glass sunroof is already closed or in the tilted  
position, the sun protection closes automati‐  
cally.  
▷ The closed glass sunroof tilts  
and the sun protection opens  
slightly.  
Pressing the switch again stops the motion.  
▷ The opened glass sunroof  
closes until it is in the tilted  
position. The sun protection  
does not move.  
Opening/closing the glass  
sunroof and sun protection  
together  
▷ The tilted glass sunroof closes.  
▷ 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.  
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Pressing the switch again  
stops the motion.  
1. Close all doors.  
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  
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.  
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:  
Pressing the switch again opens the glass sun‐  
roof fully.  
Jam protection system  
Concept  
The jam protection prevents objects or body  
parts from becoming jammed between the roof  
and glass sunroof while the glass sunroof is clos‐  
ing.  
1. Close all doors.  
2. Push the switch forward past the resistance  
point and hold.  
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.  
Closing from the open position  
without jam protection  
The system can be initialized under the following  
conditions:  
In case of danger from the outside or if icing  
might prevent normal closing, proceed as fol‐  
lows:  
▷ 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.  
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CONTROLS  
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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