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diately seek medical help if there is any sus-

picion that a battery or button cell battery has

been swallowed or is located in any part of

the body.

Vehicle features and options

This chapter describes model-specific equip-

ment, systems, and functions that are currently

available, or may become available in the fu-

ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.

Overview

Additional information:

Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.

Vehicle key

General information

Two vehicle keys are included in the scope of

delivery, each containing an integrated key.

Buttons on the vehicle key.

Each vehicle key contains a replaceable bat-

tery.

Icon

Meaning

Depending on the equipment and national-

market version, various settings are possible

for the button functions.

Unlock.

A BMW ID or a driver profile with personal set-

tings can be assigned to a vehicle key.

Lock.

Pre-conditioning, refer to page 286.

To provide information on maintenance rec-

ommendations, the service data is stored in

the vehicle key.

Displaying the charging screen, refer

to page 150.

To prevent possible locking in of the vehicle

key, take the vehicle key with you when exiting

the vehicle.

Open the cargo area.

Panic mode.

Safety information

Pathway lighting, refer to page 163.

Warning

Additional vehicle keys

Additional vehicle keys are available from an

authorized service center or another qualified

service center or repair shop.

The vehicle key has a button cell battery.

Batteries or button cell batteries can be swal-

lowed and lead to serious or fatal injuries

within two hours, for example due to internal

burns or chemical burns. There is a risk of

injury or danger to life. Keep the vehicle key

and batteries out of reach of children. Imme-

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3. Remove the battery from the battery hous-

ing.

Loss of vehicle keys

A lost vehicle key can be disabled and re-

placed by an authorized service center or an-

other qualified service center or repair shop.

If the lost vehicle key has an assigned BMW ID

or driver profile, the connection to this vehicle

key must be deleted. A new vehicle key can

then be assigned to the BMW ID or driver pro-

file.

Replacing the battery

4. Insert a CR2032 3V battery with the posi-

tive side facing down.

NOTICE

5. Insert the battery housing into the vehicle

key.

Improper batteries in a battery-operated de-

vice can damage the device. There is a risk

of property damage. Always replace the dis-

charged battery with a battery with the same

voltage, the same size and the same specifi-

cation.

1. Press and hold the button, arrow 1, and

push the cover, arrow 2, forward and re-

move it from the side.

6. Insert the cover into the vehicle key.

Have old batteries disposed of by an

authorized service center or another

qualified service center or repair shop,

or take them to a collection point.

Batteries contain harmful chemicals. It

is prohibited by law to dispose of bat-

teries together with household waste.

2. Remove the battery housing from the vehi-

cle key to the side.

Integrated key

General information

The vehicle can be locked and unlocked man-

ually using the integrated key.

Depending on the national-market version, the

integrated key will fit in the glove compart-

ment.

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Safety information

Unlocking the vehicle manually

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

ward with one hand.

Warning

For some national-market versions, unlock-

ing from the inside is only possible with par-

ticular knowledge.

If persons or animals spend a lengthy time

in the vehicle and are thereby exposed to ex-

treme temperatures, there is a risk of injury

or danger to life. Do not lock the vehicle from

the outside when there are people or animals

in it. Do not leave babies, toddlers or animals

alone in the vehicle.

2. Unlock the door lock with the integrated key

by turning it counterclockwise.

Removing the integrated key

1. Press and hold the button, arrow 1, and

push the cover, arrow 2, forward and re-

move it from the side.

3. Pull out the vehicle key and release the

door handle.

4. Open the driver's door.

5. Press the central locking button to unlock

the other doors.

2. Slide out the integrated key at the open

side of the vehicle key.

With the vehicle de-energized: pull the door

opener of the other doors from the inside.

Locking the vehicle manually

General information

To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehicle,

do not place the vehicle key in the vehicle.

Locking the vehicle

1. Close all doors.

3. Remove the integrated key from the vehicle

key.

2. Enter the vehicle on the front passenger's

side and close the front passenger door.

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3. Press the central locking button to unlock

all doors.

3. Lock the door lock using the integrated key,

turning it clockwise. Turn the key approx.

50°, beyond the resistance point, to the

stop.

4. Exit the vehicle through the front passenger

door.

5. With the integrated key, close and lock the

front passenger door using the side door

lock.

4. Pull out the vehicle key and release the

door handle.

5. Close the driver's door.

6. Pull the door handles to make sure they are

locked. If necessary, repeat the process.

6. Pull the door handles to make sure they are

locked. If necessary, repeat the process.

If vehicle is de-energized:

Alarm system

If the vehicle is unlocked with the integrated

key via the door lock, the activated alarm sys-

tem will be triggered when the door is opened.

1. With the integrated key, close and lock all

doors, except the driver's door, using the

side door lock.

In this case, use the vehicle key emergency

detection to switch off the alarm.

If the doors are manually locked from the in-

side, the alarm system is not activated.

Emergency detection of the vehicle

key

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

ward with one hand.

It is not possible to switch on the drive-ready

state if the vehicle key has not been detected.

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Proceed as follows in this case:

the integrated key. Use the Emergency detec-

tion of the vehicle key to turn on drive-ready

state.

1. To turn on drive-ready state via emergency

detection of the vehicle key, hold the back

of the vehicle key to the marking on the

steering column. Pay attention to the dis-

play in the instrument cluster.

Access to vehicle interior

Safety information

Warning

2.

▷

If the vehicle key is detected:

Turn on drive-ready state within 10 sec-

onds.

▷

If the vehicle key is not detected:

People or animals in the vehicle can lock the

doors from the inside and lock themselves in.

In this case, the vehicle cannot be opened

from the outside. There is a risk of injury.

Take the vehicle key with you so that the ve-

hicle can be opened from the outside.

Slightly change the position of the vehi-

cle key and repeat the procedure.

Malfunction

A Check Control message is displayed where

applicable.

Vehicle key detection by the vehicle may mal-

function under the following circumstances:

Warning

▷

The battery of the vehicle key is discharged.

For some national-market versions, unlock-

ing from the inside is only possible with par-

ticular knowledge.

Fault of the radio link from transmission

towers or other equipment with high trans-

mitting power.

If persons or animals spend a lengthy time

in the vehicle and are thereby exposed to ex-

treme temperatures, there is a risk of injury

or danger to life. Do not lock the vehicle from

the outside when there are people or animals

in it. Do not leave babies, toddlers or animals

alone in the vehicle.

▷

Shielding of the vehicle key due to metal

objects.

Do not transport the vehicle key together

with metal objects.

Fault of the radio link from mobile phones

or other electronic devices in direct proxim-

ity to the vehicle key.

Do not carry the vehicle key in close prox-

imity to other electronic devices.

Warning

Unattended children or animals in the vehicle

can cause the vehicle to move and endanger

themselves and traffic, for example, due to

the following actions:

▷

Fault of radio transmission by a charging

process of mobile devices, for instance

charging of a mobile phone.

The vehicle key is located in direct proximity

of the wireless charging tray.

▷

Establishing standby.

Releasing the parking brake.

Place the vehicle key in a different location.

Opening and closing the doors or win-

dows.

▷

Fault of the radio link while charging the

vehicle.

▷

Engaging selector lever position N.

Using vehicle equipment.

In the case of interference, the vehicle can also

be unlocked and locked from the outside with

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There is a risk of accident, injury, and prop-

erty damage. Do not leave children or ani-

mals unattended in the vehicle. Take the ve-

hicle key with you when exiting and lock the

vehicle.

▷

The locking of the vehicle can be confirmed

with a light signal or a sound signal.

Depending on vehicle equipment, the exte-

rior mirrors can be folded in automatically

when locking. The exterior mirrors are not

folded in when the hazard warning flashers

are switched on.

Actions during unlocking

Depending on the settings, the following func-

tions are performed when unlocking the vehi-

cle:

The following functions are executed:

▷

All doors and the cargo area are locked.

Anti-theft protection is switched on. This

prevents the doors from being unlocked us-

ing the lock buttons or the door openers.

▷

Only the driver's door will be unlocked or all

access to the vehicle will be unlocked.

▷

The alarm system is switched on.

The unlocking of the vehicle can be con-

firmed with a light signal or a sound signal.

If the drive-ready state is still turned on when

you lock the vehicle, the vehicle horn will honk

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

turned off using the Start/Stop button.

The welcome light can be turned on when

the vehicle is being unlocked.

In addition, the following functions are exe-

cuted:

Additional information:

Settings, refer to page 91.

▷

If a BMW ID or a driver profile was assigned

to the vehicle key, this BMW ID or driver

profile will be activated.

With the vehicle key

▷

The interior lights are switched on, unless

they were manually switched off.

Unlocking the vehicle

Press the button on the vehicle key.

Depending on vehicle equipment, folded-in

exterior mirrors are folded out.

If the exterior mirrors were folded in using

the button inside the vehicle, they will not

fold out when the vehicle is unlocked.

If only the driver's door has been unlocked due

to the settings, press the button on the vehicle

key again to unlock the other vehicle access

points.

▷

Anti-theft protection is switched off.

The alarm system is switched off.

The lighting functions may depend on the am-

bient brightness.

Additional information:

▷

Settings, refer to page 91.

Locking the vehicle

1. Close the driver's door.

Welcome lights, refer to page 163.

BMW ID/driver profiles, refer to page 69.

2.

Press the button on the vehicle key.

Actions during locking

Depending on the settings, the following func-

tions are performed when locking the vehicle:

All vehicle access points are locked.

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Locking the vehicle

1. Close the driver's door.

On the door handle

Principle

2. Touch the grooved surface on the door

handle of a closed front door with your fin-

ger for approx. 1 second without reaching

into the recessed grip.

The vehicle can be accessed without operating

the vehicle key.

The vehicle key is automatically detected near

the vehicle.

General information

The function is available with Comfort Access.

Depending on national-market version, the ve-

hicle can also be unlocked and locked via the

door handle using a compatible smartphone

and digital key.

Additional information:

BMW Digital Key, refer to page 87.

Malfunction

Wet or snowy conditions may disrupt the lock-

ing request detection on the door handles.

Functional requirements

▷

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

pants pocket.

In the case of a malfunction, unlock and lock

the vehicle using the buttons of the vehicle key

or use the integrated key.

▷

Bluetooth must be activated on the smart-

phone to unlock and lock using the digital

key.

Touchless unlocking/locking of the

vehicle

▷

To lock the vehicle, the vehicle key must be

outside of the vehicle near the doors.

After locking, approx. 2 seconds must

elapse before unlocking is possible.

Principle

When the driver approaches the locked vehicle

with the vehicle key, the vehicle is unlocked.

Unlock vehicle

When the driver walks away from the unlocked

vehicle with the vehicle key, the vehicle will be

locked.

General information

The function is available with Comfort Access.

The vehicle will be unlocked when an author-

ized vehicle key is detected in the unlocking

zone.

The unlocking zone is located within a radius

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

of the vehicle.

Reach into the recessed grip of a front door.

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The vehicle will be locked when the vehicle key

leaves the locking zone.

will only be available after the vehicle has

been driven.

The locking zone is located within a radius of

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

the vehicle.

Additional information:

Settings, refer to page 91.

Depending on the national-market version,

touchless unlocking and locking is also possi-

ble for compatible smartphones with a digital

key. Enable Bluetooth on your smartphone to

do so.

With the Key Card

Principle

The Key Card is a chip card on which the digi-

tal key is installed. The Key Card can be used

to unlock and lock the vehicle.

If the vehicle key is located in the unlocking

zone for an extended period of time without

movement, the vehicle will be locked automati-

cally.

Additional information:

Key Card, refer to page 86.

If someone is detected on a seat while locking

the vehicle, the following restrictions apply:

General information

The Key Card is available with Comfort Access.

▷

The vehicle will be locked but not secured

against theft.

Locking/unlocking the vehicle

▷

The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.

Additional information:

BMW Digital Key, refer to page 87.

Actions during unlocking

If the settings specify that only the driver's

door will be unlocked, note the following:

The driver's door and the charging socket flap

will only be unlocked when the driver is within

the unlocking zone of the driver's door.

Hold the activated Key Card directly at the cen-

ter of the driver's door handle.

Settings, refer to page 91.

When locking the vehicle with the Key Card,

make sure that all doors and the cargo area

are closed.

Functional requirements

▷

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

pants pocket.

If the Key Card is not detected, slightly change

the position of the Key Card and repeat the

procedure.

▷

Bluetooth must be activated on the smart-

phone for contactless unlocking and locking

using the digital key.

▷

Automatic unlocking and locking must be

activated in the settings.

With the BMW Digital Key

Principle

▷

The drive-ready state must be turned off.

If the vehicle has been in the idle state for

several days, contactless unlocking/locking

Depending on vehicle equipment and national-

market version, a digital key can be installed

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on a compatible smartphone and used to un-

lock and lock the vehicle.

Access to the cargo area

Additional information:

General information

It may not be possible to open the cargo area

when the vehicle is in valet parking mode.

BMW Digital Key, refer to page 87.

Locking/unlocking the vehicle

Additional information:

Valet parking mode, refer to page 90.

Safety information

Warning

Body parts can be jammed when operating

the trunk lid. There is a risk of injury. Make

sure that the travel path of the trunk lid is

clear while opening and closing.

Hold the smartphone NFC antenna directly at

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

sition of the near field communication antenna

depends on the smartphone model.

Warning

When locking the vehicle with the smartphone,

make sure that all doors and the cargo area

are closed.

While opening, the trunk lid pivots back and

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

erty damage. Make sure that the travel path

of the trunk lid is clear while opening and

closing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What precautions can be taken to be able to

open a vehicle, despite accidentally locking in

the vehicle key?

With the vehicle key

▷

The app’s remote services offer the option

to lock and unlock a vehicle.

General information

To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehicle,

do not place the vehicle key in the cargo area.

This requires an active BMW Connected-

Drive contract, and the app must be instal-

led on a smartphone.

Depending on vehicle equipment and national-

market version, the following settings can be

changed:

▷

Unlocking the vehicle can be requested via

the BMW ConnectedDrive Call Center.

▷

Unlocking the cargo area with the vehicle

key also unlocks the doors.

An active BMW ConnectedDrive contract is

required.

▷

Before unlocking the cargo area with the

vehicle key, first unlock the vehicle.

Functional requirements

Selector lever position P must be engaged to

open the cargo area with the vehicle key.

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You must enable the setting for opening with

the vehicle key.

▷

Unlock the vehicle and then press the but-

ton on the cargo area.

Additional information:

With Comfort Access: carry the vehicle key

with you and press the button on the cargo

area.

Settings, refer to page 91.

Locked doors are not unlocked.

Opening the cargo area

Press and hold the button on the vehi-

cle key for approx. 1 second.

Closing the cargo area

On the cargo area

General information

With Comfort Access, the cargo area can be

accessed without activating the vehicle key.

The key is automatically detected near the ve-

hicle.

▷

Press the button on the trunk.

Depending on the national-market version,

compatible smartphones with a digital key are

also detected automatically. In this case, the

cargo area can be opened with a smartphone.

Press the button on the trunk.

The vehicle is locked after closing

the cargo area. To do so, the driv-

er's door must be closed and the vehicle

key must be outside of the vehicle near the

cargo area.

Additional information:

BMW Digital Key, refer to page 87.

Functional prerequisites

▷

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

pants pocket.

▷

Pull the trunk lid down slightly. The trunk lid

closes automatically.

▷

Bluetooth must be activated on the smart-

phone to detect the digital key.

Inside the vehicle

Opening the cargo area

Functional requirements

The vehicle key or digital key must be located

within the vehicle in order to close the cargo

area using the button inside the vehicle.

Opening the trunk

Press the button in the driver's door.

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Closing the cargo area

Opening and closing the cargo area

contactlessly

Pull and hold the button in the driver's

door.

Principle

An acoustic signal sounds before the trunk is

closed.

You can open the cargo area contactlessly

when carrying the vehicle key on your person.

With automatic tailgate activation, the cargo

area can also be closed contactlessly.

Interruption of the opening

procedure

The opening procedure is interrupted in the

following situations:

Sensors detect specific foot movements near

the center of the rear area, and the cargo area

opens or closes.

▷

When the vehicle starts moving.

General information

Function availability depends on vehicle equip-

ment and national-market version.

By pressing the button on the outside of

the cargo area. Pressing it again closes the

cargo area again.

If the vehicle key is within the sensor range, the

cargo area may open or close inadvertently if

you unintentionally move your foot or if a foot

movement is detected.

▷

By pressing the button on the inside of the

cargo area. Pressing it again closes the

cargo area again.

By pressing the button on the vehicle key.

The sensor has an approximate range of

5 ft/1.50 m extending from the rear area.

Pressing the button again continues the

opening process.

If contactless opening is used for the cargo

area, the locked doors will not be unlocked.

▷

By pressing or pulling the button in the

driver's door. Pressing again continues the

opening procedure.

Additional information:

BMW Digital Key, refer to page 87.

Interruption of the closing procedure

The closing procedure is interrupted in the fol-

lowing situations:

Safety information

Warning

▷

If the vehicle drives off with a jerky move-

ment.

With hands-free opening of the cargo area,

there may be unintentional contact with vehi-

cle parts, e.g., hot exhaust system. There is

a risk of injury. When moving your foot, make

sure you have a firm stance and do not touch

the vehicle.

▷

By pressing the button on the outside of

the cargo area. Pressing it again opens the

cargo area again.

▷

By pressing the button on the inside of

the cargo area. Pressing it again opens the

cargo area again.

By pressing the button on the vehicle key.

Pressing it again opens the cargo area

again.

Functional requirements

▷

To close the cargo area contactlessly, the

automatic tailgate must be installed.

By releasing the button in the driver's door.

Pulling again and holding continues the

closing motion.

▷

Selector lever position P must be engaged.

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Contactless opening and closing of the

cargo area must be activated in the set-

tings.

Moving a foot again will stop the closing proc-

ess. The subsequent foot movement will open

the cargo area again.

Bluetooth must be activated on the smart-

phone to open and close the cargo area

contactlessly using the digital key.

System limits

The detection of the foot movement may be

limited due to the following external conditions:

Depending on vehicle equipment:

▷

Ice, snow or slush on the rear of the vehicle.

Dirt or road salt on the rear of the vehicle.

▷

The trailer power socket must be unoccu-

pied.

Additional information:

If the sensors are dirty or covered, e.g., by

stickers.

Settings, refer to page 91.

▷

After improper paint work on the vehicle in

the area of the sensors.

Opening the cargo area

1. To open the cargo area hands-free, walk

behind the vehicle and hold the vehicle key

in the middle at approx. arm’s length.

Movement in range of the sensors may cause

the cargo area to open or close unintentionally,

e.g., when objects are lifted quickly in the vehi-

cle rear or due to the moving brushes in a car

wash. To prevent such unintended opening of

the cargo area in such cases, keep the vehicle

key at a sufficient distance from the rear of the

vehicle.

2. Move your foot under the vehicle in the

driving direction and pull it back immedi-

ately. During these movements, the leg

must pass through the range of the sensor.

Depending on vehicle equipment: Objects

mounted on a trailer hitch cannot be detected

if the trailer power socket is not plugged in.

Emergency cargo area release

Before the cargo area opens, the hazard warn-

ing system flashes.

Moving a foot again will stop the opening proc-

cedure. The subsequent foot movement will

close the cargo area again.

Pull the handle inside the cargo area.

The cargo area is unlocked.

Closing the cargo area

Perform the foot movement for opening the

cargo area.

The hazard warning system flashes and an

acoustic signal sounds.

Malfunction

In the event of an electrical malfunction, oper-

ate the unlocked trunk lid manually with a slow

and smooth motion.

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To close it completely, push the trunk lid down

lightly. Closing occurs automatically.

Functional requirement

A vehicle key must be located in the vehicle to

activate and deactivate the Key Card.

Key Card

Activating Key Card

Principle

The Key Card allows the vehicle to be unlocked

and locked, as well as started.

General information

Key Card availability depends on vehicle equip-

ment and national-market version.

A digital key that has already been paired with

the vehicle is installed on the Key Card. The

digital key must be activated via iDrive.

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

phone tray.

2. Follow instructions on the control display.

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.

Deactivating Key Card

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Doors and windows"

4. "Digital Key"

Safety information

5. "Key Card"

NOTICE

6. "Deactivate Key Card"

If the Key Card and a mobile device are in the

wireless charging tray at the same time, the

Key Card could become damaged. There is

a risk of property damage. Do not place the

Key Card in the wireless charging tray at the

same time as a mobile device.

A deactivated Key Card remains in the list of

paired digital keys.

Unlocking and locking the vehicle

The vehicle can be unlocked and locked with

the activated Key Card.

Additional information:

Activating/deactivating Key Card in

the vehicle

Access to the vehicle interior, refer to page 78.

General information

When the BMW Digital Key is activated for the

vehicle, a digital key can be used instead of the

vehicle key.

A deactivated Key Card remains in the list of

paired digital keys.

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A BMW ID or a driver profile with individual

settings can be assigned to a digital key.

Turning on the drive-ready state

When using a smartphone as a digital key, it is

helpful to carry the deactivated Key Card in the

vehicle. In situations where the vehicle is to be

given to another person, they can be given the

Key Card instead of the smartphone. To do so,

the Key Card must be activated via iDrive.

Always take the vehicle key with you to a serv-

ice appointment.

Additional information:

1. Place activated Key Card in the center of

the smartphone tray.

▷

BMW ID/driver profiles, refer to page 69.

Key Card, refer to page 86.

2. Press the Start/Stop button.

After drive-ready state is switched on, the Key

Card can be removed from the tray.

Functional requirements

Malfunction

▷

The smartphone is compatible with BMW

Digital Key

The vehicle may not be able to detect the Key

Card if there are objects between the smart-

phone tray and the Key Card, e.g., a wallet or

smartphone case.

The vehicle is linked with the Connected-

Drive account of the vehicle owner.

The rechargeable battery of the smart-

phone has a sufficient charge. The neces-

sary minimum charge of the rechargeable

battery depends on the smartphone.

BMW Digital Key

▷

Bluetooth must be activated on the smart-

phone for contactless unlocking and locking

using the digital key.

Principle

BMW Digital Key lets you lock and unlock and

start your vehicle using a digital key.

Enabling the main digital key

General information

BMW Digital Key availability and functionality

depend on vehicle equipment and national-

market version.

Vehicle owner's smartphone is enabled as a

main digital key in the vehicle. The vehicle

owner must prove his authorization for the ve-

hicle for this purpose.

BMW Digital Key can be used with a compat-

ible smartphone or other compatible mobile

devices.

Proof of authorization can be started via the

My BMW App or using the activation code in

the corresponding smartphone function, e.g.,

the Wallet app.

To unlock and start a vehicle with a compatible

smartphone, this function must be offered by

the smartphone manufacturer. The My BMW

app can be used to check if the smartphone

and vehicle are compatible and which func-

tions are supported.

Both vehicle keys must be located in the vehi-

cle to be enabled.

Follow the activation instructions in the Digital

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

play.

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smartphone with the shared key to be deleted,

or via iDrive.

Sharing digital keys

General information

The deletion via the smartphone using the

main digital key will not be performed until the

vehicle is used with a key other than the key to

be deleted.

Digital Key allows the sharing of digital keys

with other people. This option is available via

the smartphone that is enabled as main digital

key. This function must be supported by the

smartphone.

If the smartphone associated with a shared

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

will be deleted immediately.

Forwarding authorization

To share the digital key, select the correspond-

ing function on the smartphone, for instance in

the Wallet app.

Deletion via iDrive

To delete a digital key via iDrive, there must be

an authorized vehicle key in the vehicle, or the

master Digital Key must be in the smartphone

tray.

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.

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Doors and windows"

4. "Digital Key"

Authentication

Depending on the recipient’s smartphone

model, an authentication may be required for

security and safety reasons.

5. If necessary, select the digital key.

6. Delete the Digital Key.

An authorized vehicle key, the main digital key

or another method may be used for authenti-

cation. Follow the corresponding instructions

on the smartphone or the control display.

Resetting the function

To reset the BMW Digital Key function, an au-

thorized vehicle key must be located in the ve-

hicle.

Deleting digital keys

When resetting the BMW Digital Key function,

all digital keys including the main digital key

will be deleted. The Key Card's digital key is

retained and deactivated.

General information

Deleted digital keys will be removed from the

list of enabled digital keys.

After the reset, the vehicle can no longer be

unlocked, locked or started with a digital key.

Deleted digital keys cannot be restored.

The main digital key must be enabled again to

be able to use BMW Digital Key again.

Deleting the main digital key

The main digital key can be deleted from the

smartphone or via iDrive.

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

The deletion of the main digital key is com-

pleted immediately.

3. "Doors and windows"

4. "Digital Key"

Deleting a shared key

Shared keys can be deleted using the smart-

phone with the master Digital Key, using the

5. "Reset function"

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the smartphone can no longer be used for the

vehicle.

Unlocking and locking the vehicle

The vehicle can be unlocked and locked as fol-

lows:

Changing smartphones

▷

Using the door handle.

To use a new smartphone as a master Digital

Key, activate the new smartphone according to

the instructions for the master Digital Key. The

previous master key is deleted when the new

smartphone is activated.

With Comfort Access: depending on the na-

tional-market version, the vehicle can be

locked and unlocked with no-touch activa-

tion.

BMW Digital Key availability and function-

ality depend on vehicle equipment and na-

tional-market version.

Sale of the vehicle

Prior to selling a vehicle, reset the Digital

Key function or remove the vehicle from the

ConnectedDrive account of the current vehicle

owner.

Additional information:

Access to the vehicle interior, refer to page 78.

Turning on the drive-ready state

When the vehicle is removed from the Con-

nectedDrive account, all digital keys for the ve-

hicle will be deleted. The Key Card's digital key

is retained and deactivated.

Using the smartphone tray

System limits

With a digital key, the alarm system's interior

motion sensor and tilt alarm sensor can only

be deactivated using the control display.

Additional information:

Alarm system, refer to page 93.

1. Place smartphone in the center of the

smartphone tray.

Malfunction

Digital key recognition by the vehicle may mal-

function under the following circumstances:

Ensure that the display is facing up.

2. Press the Start/Stop button to turn on

drive-ready state.

▷

The smartphone is shielded from the sen-

sors in the vehicle by a smartphone cover

that is not suitable.

Inside the vehicle

Objects such as a chip card or the Key Card

are located between the smartphone and

the smartphone cover.

With Comfort Access, it is sufficient, depending

on the country, for the smartphone with Blue-

tooth enabled to be located inside the vehicle.

Press the Start/Stop button to turn on drive-

ready state.

Fault of the connection from transmission

towers or other equipment with high trans-

mitting power.

Shielding of the smartphone due to build-

ings or metal objects.

Sale of the smartphone

Delete all digital keys on the smartphone prior

to selling the smartphone. This ensures that

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Opening the door

Buttons for the central

locking system

▷

Press the button to unlock all the

doors.

Pull the door opener above the arm-

General information

The vehicle is automatically locked when driv-

ing off.

rest.

▷

Front doors: pull the door opener on the

door to open the door. The other doors re-

main locked.

In the event of a severe accident, the vehicle

is automatically unlocked. The hazard warning

system and interior lights are illuminated.

Back doors: pull twice on the door opener

on the door to be opened; the first time

unlocks the door, the second time opens it.

The other doors remain locked.

Overview

Valet parking mode

Principle

In the valet parking mode, the control display is

disabled.

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

is handed over for valet parking.

The central locking buttons are located on the

front door.

General information

Depending on the national-market version, the

valet parking mode may not be available.

Lock.

Valet Parking mode has the following restric-

tions:

Unlock.

▷

Vehicle settings cannot be changed via

iDrive.

Locking the vehicle

▷

Settings stored to a BMW ID or guest pro-

file cannot be changed.

Press the button in the driver's door

or front passengers door with the front

doors closed.

▷

Personal data cannot be displayed.

The audio system is muted, with the possi-

ble volume of the audio system being lim-

ited.

The vehicle is not secured against theft when

locking.

▷

Dynamic Stability Control cannot be turned

off.

Unlocking the vehicle

The availability of certain settings of the

driving modes is limited.

Press the button in the driver's door or

front passenger’s door.

The M1 and M2 buttons on the steering

wheel are not active.

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Additional information:

Unlocking and locking

BMW ID/driver profiles, refer to page 69.

Doors

1.

Functional requirement

Apps menu

The driver has registered in the vehicle with a

BMW ID.

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Doors and windows"

4. "Lock/unlock"

5. "Unlock"

Activating the valet parking mode

1.

Apps menu

6. Select the desired setting:

2. "Vehicle"

▷

"Driver's door only"

3. "System settings"

4. "Valet parking mode"

5. "Lock tailgate"

Only the driver's door is unlocked.

Pressing again unlocks the entire vehi-

cle.

The cargo area is locked and disconnected

from the central locking system.

▷

"All doors"

The entire vehicle is unlocked.

6. If necessary, "PIN"

If the active BMW ID does not have an as-

signed PIN, this PIN must be set now. The

PIN is needed to deactivate the valet park-

ing mode.

Touchless unlocking/locking

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Doors and windows"

4. "Comfort access"

5. Select the desired setting.

7. If necessary, enter the PIN.

8. "Activate valet parking mode"

Deactivating valet parking mode

1. Select the desired BMW ID on the lock

screen.

Automatic unlocking

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

2.

▷

Enter the assigned PIN for the BMW ID.

3. "Doors and windows"

4. "Lock/unlock"

If you have forgotten the PIN: enter the

access data for the BMW ID.

▷

If the selected BMW ID does not have

an assigned PIN: enter the access data

for the BMW ID.

5. Select the desired setting:

▷

"Unlock doors at end of trip"

"Unlock doors when in P"

If locked, the vehicle unlocks automatically

when drive-ready state is turned off or selector

lever position P is engaged.

Settings

General information

Depending on the equipment and national-

market version, various settings for opening

and closing are possible.

Automatic locking

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

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3. "Doors and windows"

4. "Lock/unlock"

Depending on the equipment, the cargo

area will be unlocked or opened.

▷

"Tailgate and door(s)"

5. "Lock after a short time"

Depending on the equipment, the cargo

area will be unlocked or opened and the

doors are unlocked.

The vehicle locks automatically after a short

period of time if no door is opened after un-

locking.

"Tailgate will only open if vehicle is

already unlocked"

Confirmation signals from the vehicle

The vehicle must be unlocked before

the cargo area can be operated with the

vehicle key.

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Doors and windows"

4. "Lock/unlock"

▷

"Lock tailgate button"

Operating the cargo area with the vehi-

cle key is disabled.

5. Select the desired setting:

▷

"Flash when unlocking"

Opening/closing the cargo area

contactlessly

Unlocking is confirmed by two flashes.

"Flash when locking"

1.

Apps menu

Locking is confirmed by one flash.

With alarm system:

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Doors and windows"

4. "Tailgate"

"Sound on lock/unlock"

Unlocking is confirmed with two sound

signals, locking is confirmed with one

sound signal.

5. Select the desired setting.

Closing the sun protection

automatically

It is possible to configure whether the roller

sunblind closes automatically when the vehicle

is locked.

Folding mirrors in automatically

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Doors and windows"

4. "Lock/unlock"

1.

Apps menu

5. "Fold mirrors on lock/unlock"

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Doors and windows"

4. "Close roof blind automatically"

5. Select the desired setting.

Cargo area

Cargo area and doors

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Doors and windows"

4. "Tailgate"

5. Select the desired setting:

▷

"Tailgate"

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Opening the doors with the alarm

system switched on

Alarm system

The alarm system is triggered when a door

is opened if the door was unlocked using the

integrated key in the door lock.

Principle

The alarm system issues a visual and acoustic

signal when someone attempts to open the

locked vehicle incorrectly.

Opening the cargo area with the

alarm system switched on

The cargo area can be opened even when the

alarm system is switched on.

General information

When the vehicle is locked, the vehicle alarm

system reacts to the following changes:

After closing the cargo area, the cargo area will

be locked and monitored again. The hazard

warning system flashes once during closing.

▷

Opening a door, the hood, or the cargo

area.

▷

Movements in the vehicle interior.

Changes in the vehicle inclination such as

during attempts at stealing a wheel or

when towing the vehicle.

Panic mode

You can trigger the alarm system if you find

yourself in a dangerous situation.

▷

Disconnected battery voltage.

▷

Press the button on the vehicle key

and hold for at least 3 seconds.

Improper use of the socket for OBD on-

board diagnostics.

▷

Briefly press the button on the vehi-

cle key three times in succession.

▷

Locking the vehicle while a device is con-

nected to the diagnostic socket.

To switch off the alarm: press any button.

The alarm system signals these changes visu-

ally and acoustically:

Indicator light on the interior mirror

▷

Acoustic alarm:

Depending on local regulations, the acous-

tic alarm may be suppressed.

▷

Optical 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 the alarm system on/off

The alarm system is turned on as soon as the

vehicle is locked from the outside.

▷

The indicator light flashes briefly every

2 seconds:

The alarm system is switched on.

The alarm system does not turn on if the vehi-

cle is locked manually from the inside.

The indicator light flashes for approx.

10 seconds, then flashes briefly every

2 seconds:

The alarm system is switched off as soon as

the vehicle is unlocked.

Interior motion sensor and tilt alarm sensor

are not active, as doors, hood, or tailgate

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are not correctly closed. Correctly closed

access points are secured.

▷

With animals in the vehicle.

When the vehicle is locked after start of re-

fueling.

When the remaining open access points

are closed, the interior motion sensor and

tilt alarm sensor will be turned on.

The tilt alarm sensor and the interior motion

sensor can be switched off in such situations.

▷

The indicator light flashes even though all

access points have been closed:

Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and

interior motion sensor

Alarm system error.

▷

The indicator light goes out after unlocking:

The vehicle has not been tampered with.

Press the button on the vehicle key

within 30 seconds as soon as the vehi-

cle is locked.

The indicator light flashes after unlocking

until drive-ready state is switched on, but

no longer than approx. 5 minutes:

The indicator light illuminates for approx.

2 seconds and then continues to flash.

The alarm has been triggered.

The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen-

sor are switched off until the vehicle is locked

again.

Tilt alarm sensor

The inclination of the vehicle is monitored.

Ending the alarm

Unlock the vehicle.

The alarm system responds in situations such

as attempts to steal a wheel or when the vehi-

cle is towed.

If the vehicle is unlocked with the integrated

key, the drive-ready state must subsequently

be turned on via the emergency detection of

the vehicle key.

Interior motion sensor

The vehicle interior is monitored.

The alarm system triggers when movement is

detected inside the vehicle.

Window

The windows must be closed for the system to

function properly.

General information

When a window is frequently opened to the

same position, this task can be performed by

the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant. This is

useful if you frequently use the same parking

garage, for example.

Avoiding unintentional alarms

General information

The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen-

sor can trigger an alarm, although no unau-

thorized action occurred.

Additional information:

BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, refer to

page 57.

Possible situations for an unwanted alarm:

▷

In car washes.

In duplex garages.

During transport on trains carrying vehicles,

at sea or on a trailer.

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Depending on national-market version, the

windows can also be closed via the door han-

dle using a compatible smartphone and digital

key.

Safety information

Warning

When operating the windows, body parts and

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

jury and risk of property damage. Make sure

that the travel path of the windows is clear

while opening and closing.

Additional information:

BMW Digital Key, refer to page 87.

Functional prerequisites

▷

Carry the vehicle key with you, for instance

in your pants pocket.

With the vehicle key

▷

Bluetooth must be activated on the smart-

phone to close the window(s) using the dig-

ital key.

Opening windows

Press and hold the button on the vehi-

cle key after unlocking.

Closing the windows

The windows open for as long as the button

on the vehicle key is pressed.

Closing the windows

With Comfort Access: press and hold

the button on the vehicle key after lock-

ing.

The windows close for as long as the button

on the vehicle key is pressed.

Touch the grooved surface on the door handle

of a closed front door with your finger and hold

it there without grasping the recessed grip.

Depending on the vehicle equipment, exterior

mirrors are folded in unless they were folded

in during locking. The exterior mirrors are not

folded in when the hazard warning flashers are

switched on.

In addition to locking, the windows also closed.

Depending on the vehicle equipment, exterior

mirrors are folded in unless they were folded

in during locking. The exterior mirrors are not

folded in when the hazard warning flashers are

switched on.

On the door handle

Principle

The windows can be closed using the door

handle without operating the vehicle key.

The vehicle key is automatically detected near

the vehicle.

General information

The function is available with Comfort Access.

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Inside the vehicle

Anti-trap mechanism

Overview

Principle

The anti-trap mechanism prevents objects or

body parts becoming jammed between the

door frame and window while a window is be-

ing closed.

General information

If resistance or blockage is detected while a

window is being closed, the closing will be in-

terrupted.

Power windows

Safety information

Warning

Functional requirements

Accessories on the windows such as anten-

nas can impact anti-trap mechanism. There

is a risk of injury. Do not install accessories in

the area of movement of the windows.

▷

Standby state is switched on.

▷

Drive-ready state is switched on.

The vehicle key or digital key must be inside

the vehicle.

Closing without the anti-trap

mechanism

In case of danger from the outside or if icing

might prevent normal closing, proceed as fol-

lows:

Opening windows

▷

Press the switch to the resistance

point.

The window opens while the switch

is being held.

▷

Press the switch beyond the resist-

ance point.

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 anti-trap

mechanism. If the closing force exceeds a

specific threshold, closing is interrupted.

Closing the windows

▷

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.

▷

Pull the switch beyond the resist-

ance point.

The window closes without the anti-trap

mechanism.

The window closes automatically.

Pulling again stops the motion.

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Operating the rear roller blind

Window roller sunblinds

Safety information

Warning

On the driver’s door

Press the button on the driver's door to

open the rear roller blind if closed or to

close the rear roller blind if open.

With closed roller sunblinds and open win-

dows, the roller sunblinds may be strained

while driving due to the air stream. The roller

sunblinds may be damaged and vehicle oc-

cupants may be harmed. There is a risk of

injury. Do not open the windows while driving

if the roller sunblinds are closed.

If the button is pressed again while moving,

the rear roller blind moves in the opposite di-

rection.

System limits

If you can no longer move the rear roller blind

after pressing the button several times, the

overheating protection has activated. The sys-

tem is disabled for a limited time to prevent

overheating. Let the system cool down.

NOTICE

When operating the roller sunblind, objects

stored on the rear shelf may damage the

roller sunblind. There is a risk of property

damage. Make sure that the area of move-

ment of the roller sunblind is clear during the

operation.

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.

Overview

If an accident of a certain severity occurs, the

safety function is switched off automatically.

Overview

Rear window roller blind button.

Operating the side roller blinds

Pull out the side roller sunblind using the loop

and hook it onto the holder.

The safety switch is located on the

driver's door.

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Turning the safety functions on/off

On the door handle

To activate/deactivate the safety func-

tion, press the safety switch on the

driver’s door.

Principle

The sun protection can be closed using the

door handle without operating the vehicle key.

The LED in the button illuminates when the

safety function is switched on.

The vehicle key is automatically detected near

the vehicle.

General information

The function is available with Comfort Access.

Glass sunroof

Depending on the country, the sun protection

can also be closed with the door handle using

a compatible smartphone and a digital key.

General

The glass sunroof sun protection can be

opened or closed.

Additional information:

The sun protection opens from rear to front.

BMW Digital Key, refer to page 87.

With the vehicle key

Functional prerequisites

▷

Carry the vehicle key with you, for instance

in your pants pocket.

Opening the sun protection

Press and hold the button on the vehi-

cle key after unlocking.

▷

Bluetooth must be activated on the smart-

phone to close the sun protection using the

digital key.

The glass sunroof sun protection is opened

as long as the button on the vehicle key is

pressed.

Closing the sun protection

With Comfort Access: press and hold

the button on the vehicle key in close

range of the vehicle after locking.

The glass sunroof sun protection is closed

as long as the button on the vehicle key is

pressed.

Depending on the vehicle equipment, exterior

mirrors are folded in unless they were folded

in while locking. The exterior mirrors are not

folded in when the hazard warning flashers are

switched on.

Touch the grooved surface on the door handle

of a closed front door with your finger and hold

it there without grasping the recessed grip.

Besides locking the vehicle, the windows and

sun protection will be closed and locked.

Depending on the vehicle equipment, exterior

mirrors are folded in unless they were folded

in while locking. The exterior mirrors are not

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folded in when the hazard warning flashers are

Push switch up.

switched on.

The sun protection moves to a

defined position to provide par-

tial shading.

Inside the vehicle

Functional requirements

Pressing the switch again closes

the sun protection.

The sun protection can be operated under the

following conditions:

Control display

▷

Standby state is switched on.

Drive-ready state is switched on.

Operation

The vehicle key must be inside the vehicle.

Button in the headliner

Overview

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Doors and windows"

4. "Sun blinds"

5. Select the desired function.

Closing the sun protection

automatically

The sun protection closes automatically when

the vehicle is locked.

When the vehicle is unlocked, the sun protec-

tion moves to its last position.

This function can be deactivated in the set-

tings, depending on vehicle equipment.

Opening/closing the sun protec-

tion.

Additional information:

Settings, refer to page 91.

Initializing after a power interruption

Operation

General information

▷

The sun protection is closed

as long as the switch is held

down.

If the power is interrupted while opening or

closing, the sun protection can only be oper-

ated to a limited extent. Initializing the system

can help in this case.

Holding down the switch

opens the sun protection.

The system can be initialized under the follow-

ing conditions:

▷

The sun protection closes automatically.

Pressing the switch again stops the motion.

The sun protection opens automatically.

Pressing the switch again stops the motion.

▷

The vehicle is parked in a horizontal posi-

tion.

The vehicle will not be moved until the initi-

alization is completed.

The drive-ready state is established.

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During initialization, the glass sunroof closes

without the anti-trap mechanism.

Make sure that the closing path is clear.

Initializing the system

Press the switch up and hold

it until the initialization is com-

plete:

Initialization begins within 15 seconds.

▷

If the sun protection is closed, it opens then

closes again.

▷

If the sun protection is open, it closes first,

then opens and closes again.

Initialization is complete once the sun protec-

tion has opened then closed again.

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