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Vehicle features and options

This chapter describes all standard, country-

specific, and optional equipment offered with

the series. It also describes features and func-

tions that are not necessarily available in the

vehicle, e.g., due to the selected options or

country versions. This also applies to safety

functions and systems. When using these

functions and systems, the applicable laws

and regulations must be observed.

Warning

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-

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 key

General information

Depending on the equipment version, the

scope of delivery includes two vehicle keys or

one vehicle key and the BMW display key.

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 ve-

hicle can be opened from the outside.

Each vehicle key contains a replaceable bat-

tery.

Depending on the equipment and national-

market version, various settings are possible

for the button functions.

A driver profile with personal settings can be

assigned to a vehicle key.

Warning

To provide information on maintenance rec-

ommendations, the service data is stored in

the vehicle key.

For some national-market versions, unlock-

ing from the inside is only possible with par-

ticular knowledge.

To prevent possible locking in of the vehicle

key, take the vehicle key with you when exiting

the vehicle.

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.

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Warning

▷

If only the driver's door and the fuel filler

flap or all access to the vehicle will be un-

locked when the button is pressed for the

first time.

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:

▷

If the unlocking of the vehicle is confirmed

with a light signal or a sound signal.

If the welcome light is switched on when

the vehicle is being unlocked.

▷

Establishing standby.

Releasing the parking brake.

Welcome lights, refer to page 179.

Opening and closing the doors or win-

dows.

Unlocking the vehicle

▷

Engaging selector lever position N.

Using vehicle equipment.

Press the button on the vehicle key.

There is a risk of accident, injury, or property

damage. Do not leave children or animals un-

attended in the vehicle. Take the vehicle key

with you when exiting and lock the vehicle.

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

been unlocked due to the settings, press the

button on the vehicle key again to unlock the

other vehicle access points.

In addition, the following functions are exe-

cuted:

Overview

▷

If a driver profile has been assigned to the

vehicle key, this driver profile will be acti-

vated and the settings that are saved in it

will be applied.

▷

The interior lights are switched on, unless

they were manually switched off.

Folded in exterior mirrors are folded out.

If the exterior mirrors were folded in via the

button in the vehicle interior, they will not

be folded out during unlocking.

1

Unlocking

2

Locking

▷

With alarm system: The alarm system will

be switched off.

Pre-conditioning 286

Opening the trunk lid

Panic mode, pathway lighting

The lighting functions may depend on the am-

bient brightness.

3

4

Unlocking

General information

The behavior of the vehicle during unlocking

using the vehicle key depends on the following

settings:

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Locking the vehicle

1. Close the driver's door.

Convenient opening

Safety information

2.

Press the button on the vehicle key.

The following functions are executed:

Warning

▷

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

are locked.

Body parts can be jammed when opening

and closing the convertible top. There is a

risk of injury. When opening and closing the

convertible top, observe the movement and

keep the travel path clear.

With alarm system: The alarm system will

be switched on.

If the drive-ready state is still turned on when

you lock the vehicle, the vehicle horn will honk

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

be switched off by means of the Start/Stop

button.

Opening

Press and hold the button on the vehi-

cle key.

With Comfort Access: convenient

closing

The windows open for as long as the button

on the vehicle key is pressed.

With Comfort Access:

Safety information

In close range to the vehicle, the convertible

top is also opened.

Warning

Press and hold the button on the vehi-

cle key until the convertible top is fully

opened and the convertible top well

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.

storage cover is fully closed. Leaving the close

range of the vehicle stops the motion.

Closing

Locking

Press and hold the button on the vehicle

key after locking.

General information

The behavior of the vehicle during locking us-

ing the vehicle key depends on the following

settings:

The windows and the convertible top are

closed in close range to the vehicle, as long

as the button on the vehicle key is pressed.

▷

If the locking of the vehicle is confirmed

with a light signal or a sound signal.

Press and hold the button on the vehi-

cle key until the convertible top is fully

closed and the convertible top well stor-

age cover is fully closed. Leaving the close

range of the vehicle stops the motion.

▷

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 lock-

ing.

The exterior mirrors are folded in.

The exterior mirrors are not folded in when the

hazard warning flashers are switched on.

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Switching on the interior and

exterior lighting

Warning

While opening, the trunk lid pivots back and

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

age to property. Make sure that the travel

path of the trunk lid is clear while opening

and closing.

Press the button on the vehicle key with

the vehicle locked.

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.

Opening

Interior lights, refer to page 183.

Press and hold the button on the vehi-

cle key for approx. 1 second.

▷

Depending on the settings, parts of the ex-

terior lighting will be switched on.

The lighting functions may depend on the am-

bient brightness.

Switching pathway lighting on

Press and hold the button on the vehi-

cle key for approx. 1 second.

Trunk lid

It is possible to adjust the duration of the path-

way lighting feature.

General information

To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehicle,

do not place the vehicle key in the cargo area.

Additional information:

Pathway lighting, refer to page 179.

Depending on the vehicle equipment and

country version, it is possible to specify

whether the trunk lid can be unlocked with the

vehicle key and how the vehicle doors will re-

spond to this.

Replacing the battery

NOTICE

Selector lever position P must be engaged to

open the trunk lid with the vehicle key.

Improper batteries in a battery-operated de-

vice can damage the device. There is a risk

of damage to property. Always replace the

discharged battery with a battery with the

same voltage, the same size and the same

specification.

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.

1. Remove the integrated key from the vehicle

key.

Integrated key, refer to page 96.

2. Place the integrated key underneath the

battery compartment cover, arrow 1, and

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lift the lid with a lever movement of the

integrated key, arrow 2.

If the lost vehicle key has an assigned driver

profile, the connection to this vehicle key must

be deleted. A new vehicle key can then be as-

signed 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:

3. Push battery in arrow direction using a

pointed object and lift it out.

▷

The battery of the vehicle key is discharged.

Fault of the radio link from transmission

towers or other equipment with high trans-

mitting power.

▷

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.

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

positive side facing up.

Do not carry the vehicle key in close prox-

imity to other electronic devices.

5. Press the lid closed.

▷

Fault of radio transmission by a charging

process of mobile devices, for instance

charging of a mobile phone.

6. Push the integrated key into the vehicle key

until the integrated key engages.

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.

The vehicle key is located in direct proximity

of the wireless charging tray.

Place the vehicle key in a different location.

In the case of interference, the vehicle can also

be unlocked and locked from the outside with

the integrated key.

Additional vehicle keys

Additional vehicle keys are available from an

authorized service center or another qualified

service center or repair shop.

Additional information:

Integrated key, refer to page 96.

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.

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Switching the drive-ready state on via

emergency detection of the vehicle key

BMW display key

General information

The scope of delivery of the BMW display key

includes an additional mechanical key. If the

display 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.

It is not possible to switch on the drive-ready

state if the vehicle key has not been detected.

In addition, the following functions are also

available:

Proceed as follows in this case:

▷

Display status of doors and windows.

Display status of the alarm system.

Display service information.

1. Hold the rear of the vehicle key against the

mark on the steering column. Pay attention

to the display in the instrument cluster.

Call up range with available fuel.

With pre-heating: operate pre-heating.

2. If the vehicle key is detected:

Turn on drive-ready state within 10 sec-

onds.

Without pre-heating: operate pre-ventila-

tion.

If the vehicle key is not recognized, slightly

change the position of the vehicle key and re-

peat the procedure.

▷

Pre-conditioning through Remote Engine

Start

Additional information:

Frequently Asked Questions

Integrated key, refer to page 96.

What precautions can be taken to be able to

open a vehicle, despite accidentally locking in

the vehicle key?

Safety information

▷

The options provided by the Remote Serv-

ices of the BMW app include the ability to

lock and unlock a vehicle.

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 ve-

hicle can be opened from the outside.

This requires an active BMW Connected-

Drive contract and the BMW app must be

installed on a smartphone.

▷

Unlocking the vehicle can be requested via

the BMW ConnectedDrive Call Center.

An active BMW ConnectedDrive contract is

required.

Warning

For some national-market versions, unlock-

ing from the inside is only possible with par-

ticular knowledge.

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If persons or animals spend a lengthy time

Overview

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.

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:

1

Opening the trunk lid

Unlocking

2

3

Press and hold or press three times in quick

succession: panic mode

▷

Establishing standby.

Press briefly: pathway lighting

Locking

Releasing the parking brake.

4

5

6

7

Opening and closing the doors or win-

dows.

Display

Back

▷

Engaging selector lever position N.

Using vehicle equipment.

Turn the display on/off

Micro-USB charging interface

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There is a risk of accident, injury, or property

damage. Do not leave children or animals un-

attended in the vehicle. Take the vehicle key

with you when exiting and lock the vehicle.

Reception range

The number of available display key functions

depends on the distance from the vehicle.

▷

When you are in close proximity to the ve-

hicle, all functions of the display key are

available.

NOTICE

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 damage to property. Do not place the

Key Card in the wireless charging tray at the

same time as a mobile device.

▷

The status information can be called up in

the extended reception range.

With pre-heating: the pre-heating can be

operated.

Without pre-heating: the pre-ventilation can

be operated.

▷

Outside of the reception range of the ve-

hicle, you can display the last transmitted

status information from the vehicle.

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.

Display

General information

The display is divided into the upper status

line, the information area, and the lower status

line.

To show the display:

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

play key.

2. Then, swipe with your finger from bottom to

top to unlock the screen lock.

Upper status line

The upper status line displays the following

information:

To turn off the display to increase the usable

battery life:

▷

/

Vehicle secured/vehicle unse-

1. If necessary, cancel the screen lock.

cured.

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

the display key for longer than 4 seconds.

▷

Set time in the vehicle.

Charge state of the display key battery.

3. "OK"

To turn the display on:

Information area

Press the button on the left side of the display

key.

The information area can be used to access

information and perform additional functions.

If the information area contains more than one

page, then page indicators are shown beneath

the information.

Operating concept

The following information shows how to ac-

cess the information and functions using the

main menus.

A solid indicator denotes the current

page.

Swipe to the right or left with a finger to

change between the pages.

Main menu

Information/Function

"Security

information"

/

If further information is available on a page,

tap the appropriate icon.

Door status.

Alarm system status.

To return to the original page:

icon beneath the display.

tap on the

After alarm activation:

date, time, and reason

for the alarm activation.

Lower status line

The lower status line indicates whether or not

the display key is within reception range.

Window status.

▷

"Connected": the display key is within re-

ception range.

"Vehicle

information"

Service interval indicators

of Condition Based Serv-

ice.

▷

"Updated": the display key is not within re-

ception range. It indicates when the last

data transfer from the vehicle took place.

Status of the roadside

parking lights.

Turning on/off

The display will go out automatically after a

short time to conserve battery power.

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and in isolated cases the charging process

may be interrupted temporarily.

Main menu

Information/Function

"Mobility info"

Range with available fuel.

▷

When inserting the display key into the

wireless charging tray, make sure there

are no objects between it and the wireless

charging tray.

"Preconditioning With pre-heating: operate

setting"

pre-heating.

Without pre-heating: op-

erate pre-ventilation.

Safety information

Stationary climate control

through Remote Engine

Start.

Warning

When charging a Qi-compatible device in the

wireless charging tray, any metal objects on

the tray together with the device can become

very hot. Storage media or electronic cards,

e.g., chip cards, cards with magnetic strips, or

cards for transmitting signals, may not func-

tion correctly when placed together on the

tray with the device. There is a risk of injury

and risk of damage to property. When charg-

ing mobile devices, make sure there are no

objects on the tray together with the device.

Display key battery

General information

Follow the following information:

▷

If the charge state of the display key battery

declines, the display is switched off auto-

matically. The battery must be recharged

so that the display can be switched back

on. The operability of the standard buttons

is retained until the battery is completely

discharged.

Charging

▷

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

extended period.

Via USB

Connect the display key via the micro-USB

charging interface to a USB port.

The Display Key can be used during charg-

ing via the USB port.If the battery is com-

pletely discharged, it may take some time

before the Display Key can be used again.

In the center console

Due to the large number of USB charg-

ers available on the market, it cannot be

guaranteed that every charger will function

properly. The charging time depends on the

charger used.

▷

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.

1. Open the tray cover.

2. Place the display key into the middle of the

wireless charging tray in front of the cup

holders.

At higher temperatures, the charge current

through the display key may be reduced,

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Ensure that the display is facing up.

3. Close the tray cover.

In the case of interference, the vehicle can also

be unlocked and locked from the outside with

the mechanical key.

LED displays

Turning on drive-ready state via

emergency detection of the BMW

display key

Color Meaning

Blue

The display key is charging.

The blue LED stays illuminated once

the inserted display key is fully

charged.

Or-

The display key is not charging.

ange

Temperature on the display key

possibly too high or foreign object in

charging tray.

Red

The display key is not charging.

It is not possible to switch on the drive-ready

state if the display key has not been detected.

Contact an authorized service center

or another qualified service center or

repair shop.

Proceed as follows in this case:

1. Hold the display key with its rear against

the mark on the steering column. Pay at-

tention to the display in the instrument

cluster.

Malfunction

General information

A Check Control message is displayed.

2. If the display key is detected:

Turn on drive-ready state within 10 sec-

onds.

BMW display key detection by the vehicle may

malfunction under the following circumstances:

If the display key is not detected, slightly

change the position of the display key and re-

peat the procedure.

▷

The battery of the display key is dis-

charged.

▷

Fault of the radio link from transmission

towers or other equipment with high trans-

mitting power.

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.

▷

Shielding of the display key due to metal

objects.

Fault of the radio link from mobile phones

or other electronic devices in direct proxim-

ity.

Press and hold the following buttons on the

display key at the same time for at least

10 seconds until the display is switched off and

then on again:

▷

Fault of radio transmission by a charging

process of mobile devices, for instance

charging of a mobile phone.

▷

Do not transport the display key together with

metal objects or electronic devices.

▷

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Key Card

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:

Principle

The Key Card allows the vehicle to be unlocked

and locked, as well as started.

▷

Establishing standby.

General information

The availability of the Key Card depends on

the equipment and the country.

Releasing the parking brake.

Opening and closing the doors or win-

dows.

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.

▷

Engaging selector lever position N.

Using vehicle equipment.

There is a risk of accident, injury, or property

damage. Do not leave children or animals un-

attended in the vehicle. Take the vehicle key

with you when exiting and lock the vehicle.

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.

Safety information

NOTICE

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 damage to property. Do not place the

Key Card in the wireless charging tray at the

same time as a mobile device.

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 ve-

hicle can be opened from the outside.

Connection to the vehicle

The communication between the vehicle and

the Key Card uses near field communication,

NFC.

Warning

For some national-market versions, unlock-

ing from the inside is only possible with par-

ticular knowledge.

Activating/deactivating Key Card in

the vehicle

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.

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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Functional requirement

A vehicle key must be located in the vehicle to

activate and deactivate the Key Card.

Unlocking and locking the vehicle

Activating Key Card

Hold the activated Key Card directly at the cen-

ter of the driver's door handle.

If the Key Card is not detected, slightly change

the position of the Key Card and repeat the

procedure.

1. Open the cover of the smartphone tray.

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

phone tray.

Turning on the drive-ready state

3. Follow the instructions on the control dis-

play to activate the Key Card.

NOTICE

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 damage to property. Do not place the

Key Card in the wireless charging tray at the

same time as a mobile device.

Deactivating Key Card

1. "CAR"

2. "Settings"

3. "Doors/ vehicle access"

4. "Digital Key"

5. Select Key Card.

6. "Key Card active"

A deactivated Key Card remains in the list of

paired digital keys.

1. Open the cover of the smartphone tray.

2. Place activated Key Card in the center of

the smartphone tray.

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

gine.

With wireless charging tray:After starting the

engine, take the Key Card out of the tray to

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make tray available for charging compatible

smartphones.

Safety information

Warning

Malfunction

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.

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.

BMW Digital Key

Warning

Principle

For some national-market versions, unlock-

ing from the inside is only possible with par-

ticular knowledge.

BMW Digital Key allows the vehicle to be un-

locked and locked, as well as started, with a

compatible smartphone.

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.

General information

The availability of the BMW Digital Key de-

pends on the equipment and national-market

version.

BMW Digital Key can be used with a compat-

ible smartphone or other compatible mobile

devices 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

provides a check to determine if the smart-

phone and the vehicle are compatible.

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:

A driver profile with individual settings can be

assigned to a digital key.

▷

Establishing standby.

Releasing the parking brake.

Additional information:

Opening and closing the doors or win-

dows.

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 ve-

hicle, even in the event of a smartphone fail-

ure. It is also helpful to have the vehicle key

or Key Card with you if the vehicle needs 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.

▷

Engaging selector lever position N.

Using vehicle equipment.

There is a risk of accident, injury, or property

damage. Do not leave children or animals un-

attended in the vehicle. Take the vehicle key

with you when exiting and lock the vehicle.

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NOTICE

the smartphone that is enabled as main digital

key. This function must be supported by the

smartphone.

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 damage to property. Do not place the

Key Card in the wireless charging tray at the

same time as a mobile device.

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.

Connection to the vehicle

The communication between the vehicle and

the smartphone uses near field communica-

tion, NFC.

Authentication

Depending on the recipient’s smartphone

model, an authentication may be required for

security and safety reasons.

Functional requirements

▷

The smartphone is compatible with BMW

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.

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.

Deleting a shared key

General information

Shared keys can be deleted via the smart-

phone with the main digital key, via the smart-

phone with a shared key or via iDrive.

Enabling the main digital key

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.

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.

The proof of authorization can be started via

the BMW app or the activation code in the

corresponding smartphone function, e.g., the

Wallet app. Both vehicle keys must be located

in the vehicle to be enabled.

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.

Follow the instructions in the Digital Key menu

in the BMW app or on the control display.

Deleted digital keys cannot be restored.

Sharing digital keys

Deletion via iDrive

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

authorized vehicle key must be located in the

General information

Digital key allows the sharing of digital keys

with other people. This option is available via

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vehicle or the main key must be located in the

smartphone tray.

The position of the near field communication

antenna depends on the smartphone model.

When locking the vehicle with the smartphone,

make sure that all doors including the trunk lid

are closed.

1. "CAR"

2. "Settings"

3. "Doors/ vehicle access"

4. "Digital Key"

Turning on the drive-ready state

5. If necessary, select the digital key.

6. "Delete key"

Resetting the function

To reset the BMW Digital Key function, an au-

thorized vehicle key must be located in the ve-

hicle.

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.

1. Open the cover of the smartphone tray.

2. Place smartphone in the center of the

smartphone tray.

After the reset, the vehicle can no longer be

unlocked, locked or started with a digital key.

Ensure that the display is facing up.

The main digital key must be enabled again to

be able to use BMW Digital Key again.

3. Close the cover of the smartphone tray.

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

gine.

1. "CAR"

2. "Settings"

Sale of the smartphone

3. "Doors/ vehicle access"

4. "Digital Key"

5. "Reset function"

Delete all digital keys on the smartphone prior

to selling the smartphone. This ensures that

the smartphone can no longer be used for the

vehicle.

Unlocking and locking the vehicle

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.

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.

Hold the smartphone NFC antenna directly at

the center of the driver's door handle.

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System limits

The interior motion sensor and tilt alarm sen-

sor of the alarm system cannot be switched off

with a digital key.

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

property. Remove the integrated key before

pulling the external door handle.

Additional information:

Alarm system, refer to page 107.

Malfunction

Digital key recognition by the vehicle may mal-

function under the following circumstances:

Removing

▷

The smartphone is shielded from the sen-

sors in the vehicle by a smartphone cover

that is not suitable.

▷

Objects such as a chip card or the Key Card

are located between the smartphone and

the smartphone cover.

Integrated key

Press the button, arrow 1, and pull out the

integrated key, arrow 2.

General information

The driver's door can be locked and unlocked

without the vehicle key using the integrated

key.

Locking/unlocking via the door lock

1. Pull and hold the door handle outward with

one hand.

Depending on the national-market version, the

integrated key also fits in the glove compart-

ment.

Safety information

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. Guide one finger of your other hand from

the back under the cover cap and push the

cover cap out.

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Use the thumb for counter support to pre-

vent the cover cap from falling out of the

door handle.

Buttons for the central

locking system

General information

In the event of a severe accident, the vehicle

is automatically unlocked. The hazard warning

system and interior lights come on.

Overview

3. Remove the cover cap.

4. Unlock or lock the door lock using the

integrated key.

Buttons for the central locking system.

Locking

Press the button with the front doors

closed.

The other doors must be unlocked or locked

from the inside.

▷

The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.

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.

Unlocking

Press the button.

If the vehicle is locked with the integrated key

via the door lock, the alarm system will not be

activated.

Opening

▷

Press the button to unlock all the

doors.

Pull the door opener above the armrest.

▷

Front doors: pull the door opener on the

door to open the door. The other doors re-

main locked.

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.

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Unlocking the vehicle

Comfort Access

Principle

The vehicle can be accessed without operating

the vehicle key.

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

pants pocket, is sufficient.

The vehicle automatically detects the vehicle

key when it is in close proximity or in the inte-

rior.

Grasp the handle of a vehicle door completely.

In addition, the following functions are exe-

cuted:

General information

Comfort Access supports the following func-

tions:

▷

If a driver profile was assigned to the vehi-

cle key, this driver profile will be activated

and the settings that are stored in it will be

applied.

▷

Unlocking and locking the vehicle from the

door handle.

Touchless unlocking and locking of the ve-

hicle.

▷

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.

If the exterior mirrors were folded in via the

button in the interior, they will not be folded

out when unlocking.

▷

Opening trunk lid.

Opening and closing the trunk lid with no-

touch activation.

▷

With alarm system: The alarm system will

be switched off.

Functional requirements

▷

To lock the vehicle, the vehicle key must be

outside of the vehicle near the doors.

Locking

▷

The next unlocking and locking cycle is not

possible until after approx. 2 seconds.

General information

The behavior of the vehicle during locking via

the Comfort Access depends on the following

settings:

Unlocking

▷

If the locking of the vehicle is confirmed

with a light signal or a sound signal.

General information

The behavior of the vehicle during unlocking

via the Comfort Access depends on the follow-

ing settings:

▷

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 the unlocking of the vehicle is confirmed

with a light signal or a sound signal.

▷

If pathway lighting is activated during lock-

ing.

▷

If the welcome light is switched on when

the vehicle is being unlocked.

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Locking the vehicle

Close the driver's door.

Warning

While opening, the trunk lid pivots back and

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

age to property. Make sure that the travel

path of the trunk lid is clear while opening

and closing.

Opening

Touch the grooved surface on the handle of a

closed vehicle door with your finger for approx.

1 second without grasping the door handle.

The following functions are executed:

▷

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

are locked.

▷

With alarm system: The alarm system will

be switched on.

Press the button on the outer side of the trunk

lid.

Opening the trunk lid

Opening and closing the trunk lid

with no-touch activation

General information

If you open the trunk lid via Comfort Access,

locked doors will not be unlocked.

Principle

To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehicle,

do not place the vehicle key in the cargo area.

The trunk lid can be opened and closed with

no-touch activation using the vehicle key you

are carrying. Two sensors detect a forward-di-

rected foot movement in the central rear area

and the trunk lid is opened or closed.

Safety information

Warning

General information

To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehicle,

do not place the vehicle key in the cargo area.

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.

If the vehicle key is in the sensor area, the

trunk lid may open or close inadvertently if

you unintentionally 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 area.

If contactless opening of the trunk lid is acti-

vated, the locked doors will not be unlocked.

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Safety information

Performing the foot movement

1. Stand in the middle behind the vehicle at

approx. one arm's length away from the

rear end.

Warning

With hands-free opening of the trunk, there

may be unintentional contact with vehicle

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.

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.

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.

Opening

Warning

Perform the foot movement described earlier.

While opening, the trunk lid pivots back and

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

age to property. Make sure that the travel

path of the trunk lid is clear while opening

and closing.

Before the trunk lid opens, the hazard warning

system flashes.

Closing

Perform the foot movement described earlier.

The hazard warning system flashes and an

acoustic signal sounds.

Functional requirements

Selector lever position P must be engaged for

touchless opening of the trunk lid.

Moving your foot again will stop the closing

motion, and moving it one more time after that

will re-open the trunk lid.

Contactless opening and closing of the trunk

lid must be activated in the settings.

System limits

The detection of the foot movement may be

limited due to the following external conditions:

Settings

Contactless opening and closing of the tailgate

can be switched on or off.

▷

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

Dirt or road salt on the rear of the vehicle.

1. "CAR"

2. "Settings"

Movement in the range of the sensors may

cause unintended opening or closing of the

cargo area, for instance due to water running

down when cleaning the vehicle or with heavy

rainfall. To prevent such unintended opening

or closing of the cargo area in such cases,

3. "Doors/ vehicle access"

4. "Tailgate"

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keep the vehicle key at a sufficient distance

from the rear of the vehicle.

unlocked when the driver approaches the

vehicle on the driver's side.

All vehicle entry points: the vehicle will be

unlocked regardless of the side on which

the driver approaches the vehicle.

Touchless unlocking and locking of

the vehicle

▷

If the unlocking and locking of the vehicle

is confirmed with a light signal or a sound

signal.

Principle

When the driver approaches the locked vehicle

with the vehicle key, the vehicle is unlocked.

▷

If the welcome light is switched on when

the vehicle is being unlocked.

When the driver walks away from the unlocked

vehicle with the vehicle key, the vehicle will be

locked.

If pathway lighting is activated during lock-

ing.

If the exterior mirrors are automatically

folded out and in when the vehicle is un-

locked and locked.

General information

The vehicle will be unlocked when an author-

ized vehicle key is detected in the unlocking

zone.

Functional requirements

The unlocking zone is located within a radius

of approx. 5 ft/1.50 m around the door handles.

▷

The drive-ready state must be turned off.

▷

Unlocking: when entering the unlocking

zone, the doors and trunk lid must be

closed.

The vehicle will be locked when the vehicle key

leaves the locking zone.

The locking zone is located within a radius of

approx. 9 ft/2 m around the door handles.

▷

Locking: when leaving the locking zone, the

doors and trunk lid must be closed.

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.

For contactless locking of the vehicle, no

second vehicle key may be within a radius

of 18 ft/6 m around the vehicle.

▷

If the vehicle has been in the idle state for

several days, contactless unlocking/locking

will only be available after the vehicle has

been driven.

If a passenger is detected in the front pass-

enger seat and the front passenger seat belt

is engaged when the vehicle is locked, the fol-

lowing restrictions apply:

Malfunction

Vehicle key detection by the vehicle may mal-

function under the following circumstances:

▷

The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.

The behavior of the vehicle during touchless

unlocking/locking depends on the following

settings:

▷

The battery of the vehicle key is discharged.

For replacing the battery, refer to page 84.

▷

If the automatic unlocking is active.

If the automatic locking is active.

▷

Fault of the radio link from transmission

towers or other equipment with high trans-

mitting power.

If only the driver's door and the fuel filler

flap or all access to the vehicle will be un-

locked.

▷

Shielding of the vehicle key due to metal

objects.

Only driver's door and fuel filler flap: the

driver's door and fuel filler flap will only be

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Do not transport the vehicle key together

with metal objects.

Safety information

▷

Fault of the radio link from mobile phones

or other electronic devices in direct proxim-

ity to the vehicle key.

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.

Do not carry the vehicle key in close prox-

imity to other electronic devices.

Wet or snowy conditions may disrupt the lock-

ing request detection on the door handles.

In the case of a malfunction, unlock and lock

the vehicle using the buttons of the vehicle key

or use the integrated key.

Warning

While opening, the trunk lid pivots back and

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

age to property. Make sure that the travel

path of the trunk lid is clear while opening

and closing.

Additional information:

Integrated key, refer to page 96.

Trunk lid

Opening and Closing

Opening

General information

To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehicle,

do not place the vehicle key in the cargo area.

From the outside

Depending on the equipment and national-

market version, it is possible to specify whether

the trunk lid can be unlocked with the vehicle

key and how the vehicle doors will function.

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.

The trunk lid can normally not be opened if the

convertible top is not fully opened or closed. If

the trunk lid can be opened, make sure it does

not collide with the convertible top well storage

cover.

▷

Unlock the vehicle and then press the but-

ton 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.

Additional information:

Valet parking mode, refer to page 104.

▷

Press and hold the button on the

vehicle key for approx. 1 second.

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Depending on the setting, the doors may

also be unlocked.

The vehicle key must be located inside the ve-

hicle for this function.

An acoustic signal sounds before the trunk lid

is closed.

From the inside

Press the button in the storage compart-

ment of the driver's door.

Interruption of the closing procedure

The closing procedure is interrupted in the fol-

lowing situations:

Interruption of the opening procedure

▷

When starting the engine.

The opening procedure is interrupted:

If the vehicle drives off with a jerky move-

ment.

▷

When starting the engine.

When the vehicle starts moving.

▷

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 outer side

of the trunk lid. Pressing again closes the

trunk lid.

By pressing the button on the inside of the

trunk lid. Pressing again 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 vehicle key.

Pressing again continues the opening pro-

cedure.

By releasing the button in the driver's door.

Pulling again and holding continues the

closing motion.

▷

By pressing or pulling the button in the

driver's door. Pressing again continues the

opening procedure.

Malfunction

In the event of an electrical malfunction, oper-

ate the unlocked trunk lid manually with a slow

and smooth motion.

Closing

From the outside

Trunk emergency unlocking

▷

Press the button on the inside of

the trunk lid.

With Comfort Access:

▷

Press the button on the inside of

the 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 outside of the vehicle in the area of the

trunk lid.

Pull the handle inside the cargo area.

The trunk lid unlocks.

From the inside

Pull and hold the button in the storage

compartment of the driver's door.

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Functional requirements

Soft-close automatic

function

▷

At least one driver profile has been created.

A driver profile or the guest profile is active.

At least one driver profile has an assigned

ConnectedDrive account.

Safety information

Warning

Accessing the menu for the valet

parking mode

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 while opening and closing.

Via the switch-off screen

After switching off drive-ready state the

switch-off screen will be displayed. Select the

entry for the valet parking mode on the switch-

off screen.

Closing

To close the doors, push lightly.

The closing happens automatically.

Via the display bar at the upper edge

of the control display

1. Tip the Controller up.

Valet parking mode

2. "Valet parking mode"

Principle

Via the vehicle settings

1. "CAR"

In the valet parking mode, the control display is

disabled. The operation via iDrive is no longer

possible.

2. "Settings"

3. "General settings"

4. "Valet parking mode"

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

is handed over for valet parking.

Activating the valet parking mode

General information

In the valet parking mode, it is not possible

to change vehicle settings via iDrive. Personal

profiles cannot be changed. Personal data

cannot be displayed.

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.

Additionally, the following actions are carried

out:

The procedure for the PIN input varies de-

pending on the active driver profile.

▷

The volume of the audio system is limited.

The integrated Universal Remote Control is

deactivated.

Driver profile with PIN

A PIN has been stored for the active driver

profile.

▷

The Dynamic Stability Control cannot be

turned off.

It is not necessary to enter another PIN.

Depending on the vehicle, the trunk lid can

be locked and disconnected from the cen-

tral locking system.

1. "Lock tailgate as well"

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The trunk lid will be locked and discon-

nected from the central locking system.

Driver profile with PIN

Regardless of which driver activated the valet

parking mode, a driver can deactivate the valet

parking mode by entering his/her PIN.

2. "Activate now"

Driver profile without PIN

A PIN must be assigned to the driver profile.

1. Select driver profile.

2. Enter the assigned PIN for the driver profile.

1. "PIN"

If you forgot the PIN, the valet parking mode

must be deactivated by entering the assigned

ConnectedDrive access data.

2. Enter PIN.

3. "Lock tailgate as well"

The trunk lid will be locked and discon-

nected from the central locking system.

Driver profile without PIN

The valet parking mode was activated by an-

other person. To deactivate the valet parking

mode, a driver without a PIN has to enter the

access data for his ConnectedDrive account.

4. "Activate linkage"

5. "Activate now"

Guest profile

The guest profile is the active driver profile.

1. Select driver profile.

2. Enter the ConnectedDrive access data as-

signed to the driver profile.

A PIN must be entered.

1. "PIN"

Guest profile

2. Enter PIN.

In the guest profile, the valet parking mode can

only be deactivated if the valet parking mode

was activated in the guest profile.

3. "Lock tailgate as well"

The trunk lid will be locked and discon-

nected from the central locking system.

1. Select guest profile.

4. "Activate now"

2. Enter the PIN that was specified during ac-

tivation.

This PIN can be used once to deactivate

the valet parking mode for the active guest

profile.

If the PIN has been forgotten, the valet park-

ing mode must be deactivated via a personal

driver profile.

Deactivating valet parking mode

General information

The lock screen of the valet parking mode is

displayed on the control display.

Settings

General information

Depending on the equipment and national-

market version, various settings for opening

and closing are possible.

The deactivation of the valet parking mode de-

pends on which driver profile is selected on the

lock screen.

These settings are stored for the driver profile

currently used.

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3. "Doors/ vehicle access"

Unlocking and locking

4. "Unlock at end of trip"

Doors

1. "CAR"

After drive-ready state is switched off by

pressing the Start/Stop button, the locked

vehicle is automatically unlocked.

2. "Settings"

3. "Key button settings"

Automatic locking

1. "CAR"

4. Select the icon.

5. Select the desired setting:

2. "Settings"

▷

"Driver's door only"

3. "Doors/ vehicle access"

4. Select the desired setting:

Only the driver's door and the fuel filler

flap are unlocked. Pressing again un-

locks the entire vehicle.

▷

"Lock in a few minutes"

The vehicle locks automatically after a

short period of time if no door is opened

after unlocking.

▷

"All doors"

The entire vehicle is unlocked.

▷

"Lock after starting to drive"

Confirmation signals from the vehicle

1. "CAR"

The vehicle locks automatically after you

drive off.

2. "Settings"

3. "Doors/ vehicle access"

Trunk lid

4. Deactivate or activate the desired confirma-

tion signals:

Trunk lid and doors

You can set up if only the trunk lid will be

unlocked or if the doors will also be unlocked

when the trunk lid is unlocked

▷

"Flash when locking/unlocking"

Unlocking is signaled by flashing twice,

locking by flashing once.

Depending on the vehicle equipment and

country version, this setting may not be of-

fered.

▷

With alarm system:

"Sound when locking/unlocking"

Unlocking is confirmed with two sound

signals, locking is confirmed with one

sound signal.

1. "CAR"

2. "Settings"

3. "Key button settings"

Folding mirrors in automatically

1. "CAR"

4.

Select the icon.

The text next to the icon indicates the cur-

rent setting.

2. "Settings"

3. "Doors/ vehicle access"

4. "Fold mirrors in when locked"

5. Select the desired setting:

▷

"Tailgate"

Depending on the equipment, the trunk

lid will be unlocked or opened.

Automatic unlocking

1. "CAR"

▷

"Tailgate and door(s)"

2. "Settings"

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Depending on the equipment, the trunk

lid will be unlocked or opened and the

doors are unlocked.

▷

Opening a door, the hood or the trunk lid.

Movements in the interior.

Changes in the vehicle inclination such as

during attempts at stealing a wheel or

when towing the vehicle.

▷

"Tailgate opens only when vehicle is

unlocked."

The vehicle must be unlocked before

the trunk lid can be used with the vehicle

key.

▷

Disconnected battery voltage.

Improper use of the socket for OBD on-

board diagnostics.

"Lock tailgate button"

▷

Locking the vehicle while a device is con-

nected to the diagnostic socket.

The operation of the trunk lid via the

vehicle key is disabled.

The alarm system signals these changes visu-

ally and acoustically:

Comfort Access

▷

Acoustic alarm:

Depending on local regulations, the acous-

tic alarm may be suppressed.

Touchless locking and unlocking

Contactless locking and unlocking can be

switched on or off.

▷

Optical alarm:

By flashing of the hazard warning system

and headlights, where required.

1. "CAR"

2. "Settings"

Do not modify the system to ensure function of

the alarm system.

3. "Doors/ vehicle access"

4. "Comfort access"

Turning on/off

The alarm system is turned on or off as soon

as the vehicle is locked or unlocked with the

vehicle key or via Comfort Access.

Establishing idle state after opening

the front doors

1. "CAR"

2. "Settings"

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.

3. "Doors/ vehicle access"

4. "Turn off vehicle after opening door"

Idle state, refer to page 39.

Alarm system

Opening the trunk lid with the alarm

system switched on

The trunk lid can be opened even when the

alarm system is switched on.

Principle

The alarm system issues a visual and acoustic

signal when someone attempts to open the

locked vehicle incorrectly.

After the trunk lid is closed, it is locked

and monitored again provided the doors are

locked. The hazard warning system flashes

once.

General information

When the vehicle is locked, the vehicle alarm

system reacts to the following changes:

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Panic mode

You can trigger the alarm system if you find

yourself in a dangerous situation.

Tilt alarm sensor

The inclination of the vehicle is monitored.

The alarm system responds in situations such

as attempts to steal a wheel or when the vehi-

cle is towed.

▷

Press the button on the vehicle key

and hold for at least 3 seconds.

▷

Briefly press the button on the vehicle key

three times in succession.

Interior motion sensor

The vehicle interior is monitored.

To switch off the alarm: press any button.

The alarm system responds when movement

is detected in the vehicle interior.

Indicator light on the interior mirror

The car's interior is monitored to the height

of the seat surfaces. The alarm system is

switched on together with the interior motion

sensor even when the convertible top is open.

Falling objects such as leaves can trigger the

alarm unintentionally.

Avoiding unintentional alarms

General information

The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen-

sor can trigger an alarm, although no unau-

thorized action occurred.

▷

The indicator light flashes briefly every

2 seconds:

The alarm system is switched on.

Indicator light flashes for approx. 10 sec-

onds, then it flashes briefly every 2 sec-

onds:

Possible situations for an unwanted alarm:

▷

In car washes.

In duplex garages.

Interior motion sensor and tilt alarm sensor

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

are not correctly closed. Correctly closed

access points are secured.

During transport on trains carrying vehicles,

at sea or on a trailer.

▷

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 goes out after unlocking:

The vehicle has not been tampered with.

Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and

interior motion sensor

The indicator light flashes after unlocking

until drive-ready state is switched on, but

no longer than approx. 5 minutes:

Press the button on the vehicle key

within 10 seconds as soon as the vehicle

is locked.

An alarm has been deployed.

The indicator light illuminates for approx.

2 seconds and then continues to flash.

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The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen-

sor 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 85.

Power windows for individual win-

dows

▷

With Comfort Access: when carrying the ve-

hicle key, grasp the driver's door or front

passenger door handle completely.

Power windows for all windows

Power windows

Functional requirements

The windows can be operated under the fol-

lowing conditions.

General information

The windows can be opened with the vehicle

key from the outside as well as closed with

Comfort Access.

▷

Standby state is switched on.

Drive-ready state is switched on.

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

When a window is frequently opened to the

same position, this task can be performed by

the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant. For in-

stance when the same parking garage is fre-

quently used.

Open individually

▷

Press the switch to the resistance

point.

Additional information:

The window opens while the switch is be-

ing held.

▷

Vehicle key, refer to page 81.

▷

Press the switch beyond the resist-

ance point.

BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, refer to

page 51.

The window opens automatically. Pressing

the switch again stops the motion.

Safety information

Opening together

Warning

▷

Press the switch to the resistance

point.

When operating the windows, body parts and

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

jury or risk of damage to property. Make sure

that the travel path of the windows is clear

while opening and closing.

All windows open while the switch is being

held.

▷

Press the switch beyond the resist-

ance point.

All windows open automatically.

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Pressing the switch again stops the motion.

Safety information

Close individually

Warning

▷

Pull the switch to the resistance

point.

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.

The window closes while the switch is be-

ing held.

▷

Pull the switch beyond the resist-

ance point.

Closing without the anti-trap

mechanism

In case of danger from the outside or if icing

might prevent normal closing, proceed as fol-

lows:

The window closes automatically if the

door is closed. Pulling again stops the mo-

tion.

Closing together

▷

Pull the switch to the resistance

point.

1.

Pull the switch past the resistance

point and hold it there.

All windows are closed while the switch is

being pulled.

The window closes with limited anti-trap

mechanism. If the closing force exceeds a

specific threshold, closing is interrupted.

▷

Pull the switch beyond the resist-

ance point.

All windows close automatically.

2.

Pull the switch past the resistance

point again within approx. 4 seconds and

hold it there.

Pulling the switch again stops the motion.

Anti-trap mechanism

The window closes without the anti-trap

mechanism.

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.

Convertible top

General information

Follow the following information:

General information

If resistance or blockage is detected while a

window is being closed, the closing will be in-

terrupted.

▷

Close the convertible top when the vehi-

cle is parked. A closed convertible top pro-

tects it from weather-related damage and

to some extent from theft.

▷

Even when the convertible top is closed,

only store valuables in the locked cargo

area.

At higher speeds, a vacuum produced in

the vehicle interior causes the convertible

top to begin to flutter. Increase the air flow

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via the ventilation to prevent a vacuum in

the vehicle.

Warning

▷

It is not possible to start the engine and

operate the convertible top simultaneously.

When the engine is started using the Start/

Stop button or using the Auto Start/Stop

function, the convertible top movement is

briefly interrupted.

The convertible top is not suitable for the

installation of roof carrier systems. The roof

carrier could come loose. There is a risk of

accident. Do not mount any roof carrier sys-

tems to the convertible top.

▷

Opening a door interrupts closure of the

convertible top.

Warning

In order to protect the battery, move the

convertible top only when the engine is run-

ning.

A convertible top that is not completely open

or closed is not locked and can open by itself

while driving due to the air stream. There is

a risk of injury or risk of damage to property.

Make sure that the convertible top is always

completely open or closed.

▷

Before closing the convertible top, remove

any foreign objects from the windshield

frame; otherwise, closing may be pre-

vented.

Safety information

Warning

If there is a longer interruption of the

convertible top movement with the drive-

ready state switched on, convertible top and

convertible top well storage cover remain in

the current position for several minutes be-

fore they lower slowly. Lowering may need to

be carried out in several stages. The stages

are not maintained permanently. If the drive-

ready state is switched off, convertible top

and convertible top well storage cover lower

already after a short period of time.

Warning

Body parts can be jammed when opening

and closing the convertible top. There is a

risk of injury. When opening and closing the

convertible top, observe the movement and

keep the travel path clear.

Warning

When operating the convertible top while

driving, the view to the rear may be lim-

ited. At speeds above 30 mph/50 km/h the

convertible top stops in its current position.

There may be a risk of accidents and risk

of damage to property. When operating the

convertible top while driving, observe traffic

attentively and, if necessary, reduce speed.

Do not operate while reversing or in windy

weather.

There is a risk of injury or risk of damage

to property. Make sure that the convertible

top is completely open or closed. Keep the

movement area of the convertible top unob-

structed.

NOTICE

Incorrect operation can damage the

convertible top and other parts of the vehicle.

There is a risk of damage to property. During

operation, heed the following points:

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▷

Keep the area of movement of the

convertible top clear because the

convertible top swivels out and upward.

Maximum area of movement: 98.5 in-

ches/2.5 meters.

▷

The maximum speed is 30 mph/50 km/h.

The standby state is switched on and the

brake pedal is depressed or the drive-ready

state is switched on.

▷

The outside temperature is above

14 ℉/-10 ℃.

Keep the area of movement of the

convertible top well storage cover open

because the convertible top well storage

cover will pivot out to the rear. Maximum

area of movement: 19.7 inches/0.5 me-

ters.

The voltage of the vehicle electrical system

is sufficient.

▷

The convertible top drive is not overheating.

The windows can be opened and closed

automatically.

▷

Fully close the trunk lid.

▷

The trunk lid is closed.

Do not leave the convertible top open for

more than a day while it is wet.

The cargo cover is folded down.

▷

Do not open the convertible top, if it is

wet, covered in snow, iced up, or dirty.

If one of these prerequisites is not met, a check

control message is displayed.

Do not place objects on the convertible

top.

Operating from the inside

The rollover protection system may not

be triggered.

Opening

Do not operate the convertible top on

uneven sections of road.

Push the switch and hold it.

Always open or close the convertible top

completely. The convertible top is only

locked in its end positions.

The windows roll down and the convertible top

opens while the switch is being pushed.

Closing

Pull the switch and hold it.

Overview

The windows are lowered, the convertible top

is closed, and the windows are raised again

while the switch is being pulled.

Preventing an interruption

Push or pull the switch until the convertible

top is completely open or closed and the

end of the procedure is indicated by a Check

Control message. Always make sure that the

convertible top well storage cover is com-

pletely closed. Only if the convertible top is

completely open or closed will the convertible

top and convertible top well storage cover be

locked.

Convertible top switch

Functional requirements

The following prerequisites must be met in or-

der to be able to move the convertible top.

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The convertible top movement is interrupted

if the switch is released. The sequence can

Safety information

be continued in the desired direction using the

switch.

Warning

In case of an electrical malfunction, the

convertible top cannot be locked in the fully

open position. The convertible top will rise up

while the vehicle is moving. There is a risk of

accident. Do not open the closed convertible

top manually.

The convertible top and the convertible top

well storage cover are not locked in this case.

Operate switch again until the convertible op-

eration is terminated.

Operation from the outside

When equipped with Comfort Access the

convertible top can also be operated from out-

side.

Warning

While manually lowering the convertible top,

body parts can be jammed. With one-sided

operation, the convertible top can be dam-

aged. There is a risk of injury or risk of

damage to property. Make sure that the

travel path of the convertible top and the

convertible top well storage cover is free.

Only close the convertible top manually with

two people.

Convenient opening and convenient closing via

the vehicle key.

Additional information:

Vehicle key, refer to page 81.

Cargo area partition

Before closing

1. Lower the side windows completely.

2. Switching off, standby state.

Start/Stop button, refer to page 137.

3. Opening trunk lid.

Fold down cargo area partition in the back so

that the convertible top can be opened.

4. Take convertible top tools out of the cargo

area.

Fold down cargo area partition in the front in

order to enlarge the cargo area capacity when

the convertible top is closed.

Manually closing the convertible top

General information

If there is a fault, the convertible top can be

manually closed. Two persons are necessary

to do this.

5. Remove the screwdriver from the onboard

vehicle tool kit.

If possible, have the convertible top closed

manually by an authorized service center or

another qualified service center or repair shop.

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6. Unlock convertible top well storage cover.

This requires pulling both emergency un-

locking Bowden cables out to the stop in

succession.

swivel up and to the rear to the end posi-

tion.

2. On both sides of the vehicle, grasp the front

corner of the convertible top frame with one

hand. With the other hand, grasp the end of

the convertible top on the lower edge.

7. When the convertible top well storage cover

is unlocked, the trunk lid can no longer

be opened. Remove urgently needed items

from the cargo area before closing the trunk

lid.

8.

NOTICE

The trunk lid collides with the unlocked

convertible top well storage cover during

closing. There is a risk of damage to prop-

erty. When closing the trunk lid, make sure

that the trunk lid does not collide with the

convertible top well storage cover.

3. Lift out the convertible top and the

convertible top ends on both sides simul-

taneously and swing it forward. When you

do this, make sure that the convertible top

ends do not push against other parts.

Close the trunk lid. At the same time, press

the convertible top well storage cover at the

rear edges on the left and right down until

contact with the trunk lid can be avoided.

Lifting out convertible top

1. Grab both sides of the convertible top well

storage cover on the side in the rear and

4. Place the convertible top onto the wind-

shield frame and close the convertible

top well storage cover. The end of the

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convertible top must be folded up for this

purpose.

the front convertible top frame is locked

with the front windshield frame.

5. Fold the end of the convertible top down

onto the convertible top well storage cover.

NOTICE

When driving in the rain or on a wet road

surface with the convertible top locked only

in the front, water will penetrate the car's in-

terior. There is a risk of damage to property.

Do not drive in the rain or on a wet road

surface with the convertible top locked only in

the front.

NOTICE

Locking the convertible top in the front

Driving faster than 50 mph/80 km/h with the

convertible locked only in the front may dam-

age the convertible top. There is a risk of

damage to property. When driving with the

convertible top locked only in the front, do not

exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.

1. Carefully remove the cover in the center of

the front convertible top frame.

Have the convertible top checked by an au-

thorized service center or another qualified

service center or repair shop.

Wind deflector

2. Insert the convertible top tool into the

convertible top locking.

Principle

While a person presses the front convertible

top frame from the outside onto the mid-

dle of the windshield frame: turn the

The wind deflector reduces the air movement

in the vehicle interior when driving with the

convertible top down.

convertible top tool counter-clockwise until

The wind deflector is most effective when the

side windows are closed.

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General information

A protective sleeve for the removed wind de-

flector is located in the cargo area.

Warning

Operating the wind deflector while driving

can distract from the surrounding traffic.

There is a risk of accident. Operate the wind

deflector only when the vehicle is stationary.

Make sure the wind deflector is dry before

stowing it in the protective sleeve.

Safety information

NOTICE

Warning

When moving the front seats back, the wind

deflector can be damaged. There is a risk

of damage to property. Make sure that the

travel path is clear prior to moving the front

seats back.

Body parts can be jammed when operating

the wind deflector. There is a risk of injury.

Make sure that the area of movement around

the wind deflector is clear when installing and

removing it and folding it up.

Installing

The wind deflector is located in a protective

sleeve in the cargo area.

Warning

Objects placed on the installed wind deflector

can be thrown into the car's interior or en-

danger other road users, for instance in case

of an accident, braking or evasive maneuver.

The objects can damage the wind deflector.

There is a risk of injury or risk of damage

to property. Do not place any objects on the

installed wind deflector.

1. Take the wind deflector out of the protec-

tive sleeve.

2. Fully unfold the wind deflector so that the

handle, arrow 1, folds down and locks the

wind deflector.

Warning

A wind deflector that has not been mounted

correctly may fly off and be thrown into the

vehicle or endanger other road users. There

is a risk of injury or risk of damage to prop-

erty.

3. Open the rear side window, if necessary.

Before driving, make sure that the retaining

pins are engaged in the mounting points and

the wind deflector is mounted securely.

4. Insert wind deflector from one side of the

vehicle with the pins in the corresponding

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mounting points on the opposite side of the

vehicle.

9. Press the wind deflector downward in the

middle, until the handle engages, arrows 1.

10. Grasp the inner framework of the wind de-

flector and fold it up, arrow 2.

5. To release the lock, fold the handle up and

hold it.

Removing

1. Fold the handle up to unlock the wind de-

flector.

2. Proceed in reverse order to remove the

wind deflector.

6. Press the wind deflector inwardly and up,

arrow 1, to the extent that the wind deflector

can be positioned in front of the mounting

points on the installation side.

7. Release the handle.

8. Press the wind deflector downward, while

inserting the pins in the corresponding

mounting points, arrows 2.

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