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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 175.

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, 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.

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

▷

With anti-theft protection: Anti-theft protec-

tion is switched off.

2

Locking

Pre-conditioning 281

To open the tailgate

Panic mode, pathway lighting

With alarm system: The alarm system will

be switched off.

3

4

The lighting functions may depend on the am-

bient brightness.

Unlocking

Convenient opening

Press and hold the button on the vehi-

cle key after unlocking.

General information

The behavior of the vehicle during unlocking

using the vehicle key depends on the following

settings:

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The windows and the glass sunroof with sun

protection are opened, as long as the button

on the vehicle key is pressed.

With Comfort Access: convenient

closing

Safety information

Locking

Warning

General information

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.

The behavior of the vehicle during locking us-

ing the vehicle key depends on the following

settings:

▷

If the locking of the vehicle is confirmed

with a light signal or a sound signal.

▷

If the exterior mirrors are automatically

folded in when the vehicle is locked. The

exterior mirrors are not folded in when the

hazard warning flashers are switched on.

Closing

Press and hold the button on the vehicle

key in close range to the vehicle after

locking.

▷

If pathway lighting is activated during lock-

ing.

The windows and the glass sunroof with sun

protection are closed, as long as the button on

the vehicle key is pressed.

Locking the vehicle

The exterior mirrors are folded in unless they

were folded in during locking. The exterior mir-

rors are not folded in when the hazard warning

flashers are switched on.

1. Close the driver's door.

2.

Press the button on the vehicle key.

The following functions are executed:

▷

All doors, the tailgate, and the fuel filler flap

are locked.

Switching on the interior and

exterior lighting

▷

With anti-theft protection: Anti-theft protec-

tion is switched on. This prevents the doors

from being unlocked using the lock buttons

or the door openers.

Press the button on the vehicle key with

the vehicle locked.

The function is not available for the first 10 sec-

onds after locking.

▷

With alarm system: The alarm system will

be switched on.

▷

The interior lights are switched on, unless

they were manually switched off.

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.

Interior lights, refer to page 179.

▷

Depending on the settings, parts of the ex-

terior lighting will be switched on.

The lighting functions may depend on the am-

bient brightness.

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Tailgate

Switching pathway lighting on

Press and hold the button on the vehi-

cle key for approx. 1 second.

General information

To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehicle,

do not place the vehicle key in the cargo area.

It is possible to adjust the duration of the path-

way lighting feature.

Depending on the vehicle equipment and

country version, it is possible to specify

whether the tailgate can be unlocked with the

vehicle key and how the vehicle doors will re-

spond to this.

Additional information:

Pathway lighting, refer to page 176.

Replacing the battery

Selector lever position P must be engaged to

open the tailgate with the vehicle key.

NOTICE

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.

Safety information

Warning

Body parts can be jammed when operating

the tailgate. There is a risk of injury. Make

sure that the travel path of the tailgate is

clear during opening and closing.

1. Remove the integrated key from the vehicle

key.

Integrated key, refer to page 97.

Warning

2. Place the integrated key underneath the

battery compartment cover, arrow 1, and

lift the lid with a lever movement of the

integrated key, arrow 2.

The tailgate swings back and up when it

opens. There is a risk of injury and risk of

property damage. Make sure that the travel

path of the tailgate is clear during opening

and closing.

Warning

Sharp-edged or pointed objects can hit the

windows and heating elements while driving.

There is a risk of injury or risk of property

damage. Cover the edges and ensure that

pointed objects do not hit the windows.

Opening

Press and hold the button on the vehi-

cle key for approx. 1 second.

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3. Push battery in arrow direction using a

pointed object and lift it out.

Malfunction

General information

A Check Control message is displayed.

Vehicle key detection by the vehicle may mal-

function under the following circumstances:

▷

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.

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

positive side facing up.

Do not transport the vehicle key together

with metal objects.

5. Press the lid closed.

6. Push the integrated key into the vehicle key

until the integrated key engages.

Fault of the radio link from mobile phones

or other electronic devices in direct proxim-

ity to 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.

Do not carry the vehicle key in close prox-

imity to other electronic devices.

▷

Fault of radio transmission by a charging

process of mobile devices, for instance

charging of a mobile phone.

Batteries contain harmful chemicals. It

is prohibited by law to dispose of bat-

teries together with household waste.

The vehicle key is located in direct proximity

of the wireless charging tray.

Place the vehicle key in a different location.

Additional vehicle keys

Additional vehicle keys are available from an

authorized service center or another qualified

service center or repair shop.

In the case of interference, the vehicle can also

be unlocked and locked from the outside with

the integrated key.

Additional information:

Loss of vehicle keys

Integrated key, refer to page 97.

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 driver

profile, the connection to this vehicle key must

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

signed to the driver profile.

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Switching the drive-ready state on via

emergency detection of the vehicle key

BMW display key

General information

Depending on the country, the BMW display

key may not be available.

In this case, independent heating can be oper-

ated via the BMW app.

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.

It is not possible to switch on the drive-ready

state if the vehicle key has not been detected.

Proceed as follows in this case:

The display key supports all functions of the

standard vehicle key.

1. Hold the rear of the vehicle key against the

mark on the steering column. Pay attention

to the display in the instrument cluster.

In addition, the following functions are also

available:

2. If the vehicle key is detected:

▷

Display status of doors and windows.

Display status of the alarm system.

Display service information.

Turn on drive-ready state within 10 sec-

onds.

If the vehicle key is not recognized, slightly

change the position of the vehicle key and re-

peat the procedure.

Call up range with available fuel.

With pre-heating: operate pre-heating.

Without pre-heating: operate pre-ventila-

tion.

Frequently Asked Questions

What precautions can be taken to be able to

open a vehicle, despite accidentally locking in

the vehicle key?

▷

Pre-conditioning through Remote Engine

Start

Additional information:

▷

The options provided by the Remote Serv-

ices of the BMW app include the ability to

lock and unlock a vehicle.

Integrated key, refer to page 97.

Safety information

This requires an active BMW Connected-

Drive contract and the BMW app must be

installed on a smartphone.

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.

▷

Unlocking the vehicle can be requested via

the BMW ConnectedDrive Call Center.

An active BMW ConnectedDrive contract is

required.

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Overview

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.

1

To open the tailgate

Unlocking

2

3

Press and hold or press three times in quick

succession: panic mode

Warning

Press briefly: pathway lighting

Locking

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:

4

5

6

7

Display

Back

▷

Establishing standby.

Turn the display on/off

Micro-USB charging interface

Releasing the parking brake.

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Opening and closing the doors or win-

dows.

Reception range

The number of available display key functions

depends on the distance from the vehicle.

▷

Engaging selector lever position N.

Using vehicle equipment.

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.

▷

When you are in close proximity to the ve-

hicle, all functions of the display key are

available.

▷

The status information can be called up in

the extended reception range.

With pre-heating: the pre-heating can be

operated.

NOTICE

Without pre-heating: the pre-ventilation can

be operated.

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.

▷

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.

Glass sunroof status.

"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

Pre-conditioning 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 property damage. When charging

mobile devices, make sure there are no ob-

jects 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.

▷

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.

Charging

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.

At higher temperatures, the charge current

through the display key may be reduced,

2. Place the display key into the middle of the

wireless charging tray in front of the cup

holders.

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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, 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.

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 property damage. 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.

Turning on the drive-ready state

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 property damage. Do not place the

Key Card in the wireless charging tray at the

same time as a mobile device.

Activating Key Card

1. Open the cover of the smartphone tray.

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

phone tray.

3. Follow the instructions on the control dis-

play to activate the Key Card.

1. Open the cover of the smartphone tray.

Deactivating Key Card

1. "CAR"

2. Place activated Key Card in the center of

the smartphone tray.

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

gine.

2. "Settings"

3. "Doors/ vehicle access"

4. "Digital Key"

With wireless charging tray:After starting the

engine, take the Key Card out of the tray to

make tray available for charging compatible

smartphones.

5. Select Key Card.

6. "Key Card active"

A deactivated Key Card remains in the list of

paired digital keys.

Malfunction

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.

Unlocking and locking the vehicle

BMW Digital Key

Principle

BMW Digital Key allows the vehicle to be un-

locked and locked, as well as started, with a

compatible smartphone.

Hold the activated Key Card directly at the cen-

ter of the driver's door handle.

General information

The availability of the BMW Digital Key de-

pends on the equipment and national-market

version.

If the Key Card is not detected, slightly change

the position of the Key Card and repeat the

procedure.

BMW Digital Key can be used with a compat-

ible smartphone or other compatible mobile

devices such as a Smartwatch.

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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.

Additional information:

Releasing the parking brake.

Driver profiles, refer to page 69.

Opening and closing the doors or win-

dows.

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, 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.

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 property damage. 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 smartphone uses near field communica-

tion, NFC.

Warning

For some national-market versions, unlock-

ing from the inside is only possible with par-

ticular knowledge.

Functional requirements

▷

The smartphone is compatible with BMW

Digital Key

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.

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.

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Authentication

Enabling the main digital key

Depending on the recipient’s smartphone

model, an authentication may be required for

security and safety reasons.

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.

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 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.

Deleting a shared key

Follow the instructions in the Digital Key menu

in the BMW app or on the control display.

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.

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.

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.

Forwarding authorization

To share the digital key, select the correspond-

ing function on the smartphone, for instance in

the Wallet app.

Deleted digital keys cannot be restored.

Deletion via iDrive

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.

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

authorized vehicle key must be located in the

vehicle or the main key must be located in the

smartphone tray.

1. "CAR"

Limiting the range of functions

2. "Settings"

Certain functions of the digital key can be lim-

ited before handing it over. For instance, if the

digital key is passed on to a novice driver, the

switch-off for driving stability control systems

can be disabled and the engine power can

be reduced. For more information, refer to the

ConnectedDrive portal and the BMW app.

3. "Doors/ vehicle access"

4. "Digital Key"

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.

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When resetting the BMW Digital Key function,

Sale of the smartphone

all digital keys including the main digital key

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

retained and deactivated.

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.

After the reset, the vehicle can no longer be

unlocked, locked or started with a digital key.

The main digital key must be enabled again to

be able to use BMW Digital Key again.

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.

1. "CAR"

2. "Settings"

3. "Doors/ vehicle access"

4. "Digital Key"

5. "Reset function"

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.

Unlocking and locking the vehicle

System limits

The interior motion sensor and tilt alarm sen-

sor of the alarm system cannot be switched off

with a digital key.

Additional information:

Alarm system, refer to page 109.

Malfunction

Digital key recognition by the vehicle may mal-

function under the following circumstances:

Hold the smartphone NFC antenna directly at

the center of the driver's door handle.

▷

The smartphone is shielded from the sen-

sors in the vehicle by a smartphone cover

that is not suitable.

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 and also the tailgate

are closed.

▷

Objects such as a chip card or the Key Card

are located between the smartphone and

the smartphone cover.

Turning on the drive-ready state

1. Open the cover of the smartphone tray.

Integrated key

2. Place smartphone in the center of the

smartphone tray.

General information

The driver's door can be locked and unlocked

without the vehicle key using the integrated

key.

Ensure that the display is facing up.

3. Close the cover of the smartphone tray.

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

gine.

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Depending on the national-market version, the

integrated key also fits in the glove compart-

ment.

Locking/unlocking via the door lock

1. Pull and hold the door handle outward with

one hand.

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.

Use the thumb for counter support to pre-

vent the cover cap from falling out of the

door handle.

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 property dam-

age. Remove the integrated key before pull-

ing the external door handle.

3. Remove the cover cap.

4. Unlock or lock the door lock using the

integrated key.

Removing

Press the button, arrow 1, and pull out the

integrated key, arrow 2.

The other doors must be unlocked or locked

from the inside.

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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.

Opening

▷

Press the button to unlock all the

doors.

Pull the door opener above the armrest.

If the vehicle is locked with the integrated key

via the door lock, the alarm system will not be

activated.

▷

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.

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.

Comfort Access

Principle

The vehicle can be accessed without operating

the vehicle key.

Overview

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.

General information

Comfort Access supports the following func-

tions:

Buttons for the central locking system.

▷

Unlocking and locking the vehicle from the

door handle.

▷

Convenient closing.

Locking

Touchless unlocking and locking of the ve-

hicle.

Press the button with the front doors

closed.

▷

Unlocking and locking the vehicle using the

BMW Digital Key.

▷

The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.

The vehicle is not secured against theft

when locking.

▷

Open the tailgate.

Contactless trunk opening and closing.

Unlocking

Press the button.

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▷

With anti-theft protection: Anti-theft protec-

tion is switched off.

Functional requirements

▷

To lock the vehicle, the vehicle key must be

outside of the vehicle near the doors.

▷

With alarm system: The alarm system will

be switched off.

▷

The next unlocking and locking cycle is not

possible until after approx. 2 seconds.

Locking

Unlocking

General information

The behavior of the vehicle during locking via

the Comfort Access depends on the following

settings:

General information

The behavior of the vehicle during unlocking

via the Comfort Access depends on the follow-

ing settings:

▷

If the locking of the vehicle is confirmed

with a light signal or a sound signal.

▷

If the unlocking of the vehicle is confirmed

with a light signal or a sound signal.

▷

If the exterior mirrors are automatically

folded in when the vehicle is locked. The

exterior mirrors are not folded in when the

hazard warning flashers are switched on.

▷

If the welcome light is switched on when

the vehicle is being unlocked.

▷

If pathway lighting is activated during lock-

ing.

Unlocking the vehicle

Locking the vehicle

Close the driver's door.

Grasp the handle of a vehicle door completely.

In addition, the following functions are exe-

cuted:

▷

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.

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:

▷

The interior lights are switched on, unless

they were manually switched off.

▷

All doors, the tailgate, and the fuel filler flap

are locked.

Folded in exterior mirrors are folded out.

▷

With anti-theft protection: Anti-theft protec-

tion is switched on. This prevents the doors

If the exterior mirrors were folded in via the

button in the interior, they will not be folded

out when unlocking.

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from being unlocked using the lock buttons

or the door openers.

To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehicle,

do not place the vehicle key in the cargo area.

▷

With alarm system: The alarm system will

be switched on.

Safety information

Convenient closing

Warning

Body parts can be jammed when operating

the tailgate. There is a risk of injury. Make

sure that the travel path of the tailgate is

clear during opening and closing.

Safety information

Warning

With convenient closing, body parts can be

jammed. There is a risk of injury. Make sure

that the area of movement of the doors is

clear during convenient closing.

Warning

The tailgate swings back and up when it

opens. There is a risk of injury and risk of

property damage. Make sure that the travel

path of the tailgate is clear during opening

and closing.

Closing

Warning

Sharp-edged or pointed objects can hit the

windows and heating elements while driving.

There is a risk of injury or risk of property

damage. Cover the edges and ensure that

pointed objects do not hit the windows.

Touch the grooved surface on the handle of a

closed vehicle door with your finger and hold it

there without grasping the door handle.

Opening

In addition to locking, the windows and glass

sunroof with sun protection will be closed.

The exterior mirrors are folded in unless they

were folded in during locking. The exterior mir-

rors are not folded in when the hazard warning

flashers are switched on.

Opening the tailgate

Press the button on the outer side of the tail-

gate.

General information

If the tailgate is opened via Comfort Access,

locked doors are not unlocked.

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Opening and closing the tailgate

with no-touch activation

Warning

The tailgate swings back and up when it

opens. There is a risk of injury and risk of

property damage. Make sure that the travel

path of the tailgate is clear during opening

and closing.

Principle

The trunk can be opened and closed contact-

less using the vehicle key you are carrying.

Two sensors detect a forward-directed foot

movement in the central rear area and the tail-

gate is opened and closed.

Warning

General information

To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehicle,

do not place the vehicle key in the cargo area.

Sharp-edged or pointed objects can hit the

windows and heating elements while driving.

There is a risk of injury or risk of property

damage. Cover the edges and ensure that

pointed objects do not hit the windows.

If the vehicle key is in the sensor area, the tail-

gate may open or close inadvertently if you un-

intentionally move your foot or if a foot move-

ment is detected.

Functional requirements

Selector lever position P must be engaged for

touchless opening of the tailgate.

The sensor has an approximate range of

5 ft/1.50 m extending from the rear area.

If contactless opening of the tailgate is acti-

vated, the locked doors will not be unlocked.

Contactless trunk opening and closing must be

activated in the settings.

Safety information

Settings

Contactless opening and closing of the tailgate

can be switched on or off.

Warning

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.

1. "CAR"

2. "Settings"

3. "Doors/ vehicle access"

4. "Tailgate"

Performing the foot movement

1. Stand in the middle behind the vehicle at

approx. one arm's length away from the

rear of the vehicle.

Warning

Body parts can be jammed when operating

the tailgate. There is a risk of injury. Make

sure that the travel path of the tailgate is

clear during opening and closing.

2. Wave a foot under the vehicle in the driving

direction and immediately pull it back. With

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this movement, the leg must pass through

the ranges of both sensors.

Touchless unlocking and locking of

the vehicle

Principle

When the driver approaches the locked vehicle

with the vehicle key, the vehicle is unlocked.

When the driver walks away from the unlocked

vehicle with the vehicle key, the vehicle will be

locked.

General information

The vehicle will be unlocked when an author-

ized vehicle key is detected in the unlocking

zone.

Opening

Perform the foot movement described earlier.

Before the tailgate opens, the hazard warning

system flashes.

The unlocking zone is located within a radius

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

Moving your foot again will stop the opening

procedure, and moving it one more time after

that will close the tailgate.

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.

Closing

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.

Perform the foot movement described earlier.

The hazard warning system flashes and an

acoustic signal sounds.

Moving your foot again will stop the closing

motion, and moving it one more time after that

will re-open the tailgate.

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:

System limits

The detection of the foot movement may be

limited due to the following external conditions:

▷

The vehicle will be locked but not secured

against theft.

▷

The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.

▷

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

Dirt or road salt on the rear of the vehicle.

The behavior of the vehicle during touchless

unlocking/locking depends on the following

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,

keep the vehicle key at a sufficient distance

from the rear of the vehicle.

▷

If the automatic unlocking is active.

If the automatic locking is active.

If only the driver's door and the fuel filler

flap or all access to the vehicle will be un-

locked.

Only driver's door and fuel filler flap: the

driver's door and fuel filler flap will only be

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unlocked when the driver approaches the

vehicle on the driver's side.

Do not transport the vehicle key together

with metal objects.

All vehicle entry points: the vehicle will be

unlocked regardless of the side on which

the driver approaches the vehicle.

▷

Fault of the radio link from mobile phones

or other electronic devices in direct proxim-

ity to the vehicle key.

▷

If the unlocking and locking of the vehicle

is confirmed with a light signal or a sound

signal.

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.

▷

If the welcome light is switched on when

the vehicle is being unlocked.

In the case of a malfunction, unlock and lock

the vehicle using the buttons of the vehicle key

or use the integrated key.

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.

Additional information:

Integrated key, refer to page 97.

Functional requirements

Tailgate

▷

The drive-ready state must be turned off.

▷

Unlocking: when entering the unlocking

zone, the doors and tailgate must be

closed.

General information

To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehicle,

do not place the vehicle key in the cargo area.

▷

Locking: when leaving the locking zone, the

doors and tailgate must be closed.

Selector lever position P must be engaged to

open the tailgate with the vehicle key.

For contactless locking of the vehicle, no

second vehicle key may be within a radius

of 18 ft/6 m around the vehicle.

Depending on the equipment and national-

market version, it is possible to specify whether

the tailgate can be unlocked with the vehicle

key and how the vehicle doors will function.

▷

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.

Additional information:

Settings, refer to page 108.

Safety information

Malfunction

Vehicle key detection by the vehicle may mal-

function under the following circumstances:

Warning

Body parts can be jammed when operating

the tailgate. There is a risk of injury. Make

sure that the travel path of the tailgate is

clear during opening and closing.

▷

The battery of the vehicle key is discharged.

For replacing the battery, refer to page 86.

▷

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.

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Warning

Press the button in the driver's door

downward.

The tailgate swings back and up when it

opens. There is a risk of injury and risk of

property damage. Make sure that the travel

path of the tailgate is clear during opening

and closing.

If the vehicle is locked, selector lever position P

must be engaged first.

The tailgate will be opened to the configured

opening height.

Interruption of the opening procedure

Warning

The opening procedure is interrupted in the

following situations:

Sharp-edged or pointed objects can hit the

windows and heating elements while driving.

There is a risk of injury or risk of property

damage. Cover the edges and ensure that

pointed objects do not hit the windows.

▷

When the vehicle starts moving.

By pressing the button on the outer side

of the tailgate. Pressing again closes the

tailgate.

▷

By pressing the button on the inside of the

tailgate. Pressing again closes the tailgate.

Tailgate

By pressing the button on the vehicle key.

Pressing again continues the opening pro-

cedure.

Opening

From the outside

▷

By pressing or pulling the button in the

driver's door. Pressing again continues the

opening procedure.

Closing

From the outside

▷

Press the button on the inside of

the tailgate.

With Comfort Access:

▷

Unlock the vehicle and then press the but-

ton on the outer side of the tailgate.

With Comfort Access: carry the vehicle key

with you and press the button on the outer

side of the tailgate.

▷

Press the button on the inside of the

tailgate.

The vehicle will be locked after closing the

tailgate. The driver's door must be closed

for this purpose and the vehicle key must

▷

Press the button on the vehicle key

for approx. 1 second.

Depending on the setting, the doors may also

be unlocked.

If the vehicle is stationary, the tailgate opens

automatically to the adjusted opening height.

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be outside of the vehicle in the area of the

tailgate.

To close the tailgate fully, press down lightly

only. Closing occurs automatically.

From the inside

Valet parking mode

Pull and hold the button in the driver

door.

Principle

The vehicle key must be located in the interior

for this function.

In the valet parking mode, the control display is

disabled. The operation via iDrive is no longer

possible.

An acoustic signal sounds before the tailgate is

closed.

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

is handed over for valet parking.

Interruption of the closing procedure

The closing procedure is interrupted in the fol-

lowing situations:

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.

▷

If the vehicle drives off with a jerky move-

ment.

▷

By pressing the button on the outer side

of the tailgate. Pressing again re-opens the

tailgate.

Additionally, the following actions are carried

out:

▷

By pressing the button on the inside of the

tailgate. Pressing again re-opens the tail-

gate.

▷

The volume of the audio system is limited.

The integrated Universal Remote Control is

deactivated.

By releasing the button in the driver's door.

Pulling again and holding continues the

closing motion.

▷

The Dynamic Stability Control cannot be

turned off.

Functional requirements

Malfunction

▷

At least one driver profile has been created.

Safety information

A driver profile or the guest profile is active.

At least one driver profile has an assigned

ConnectedDrive account.

Warning

With manual operation of a blocked tailgate,

it can release itself unexpectedly from the

blocking. There is a risk of injury and risk

of property damage. Do not operate the tail-

gate manually if it is blocked. Have the vehi-

cle checked by an authorized service center

or another qualified service center or repair

shop.

Accessing the menu for the valet

parking mode

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.

In the event of an electrical malfunction, oper-

ate the unlocked tailgate manually with a slow

and smooth motion.

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This PIN can be used once to deactivate

the valet parking mode for the active guest

profile.

Via the display bar at the upper edge

of the control display

1. Tip the Controller up.

2. "Valet parking mode"

Deactivating valet parking mode

Via the vehicle settings

1. "CAR"

General information

The lock screen of the valet parking mode is

displayed on the control display.

2. "Settings"

3. "General settings"

4. "Valet parking mode"

The deactivation of the valet parking mode de-

pends on which driver profile is selected on the

lock screen.

Activating the valet parking mode

Driver profile with PIN

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.

Regardless of which driver activated the valet

parking mode, a driver can deactivate the valet

parking mode by entering his/her PIN.

1. Select driver profile.

The procedure for the PIN input varies de-

pending on the active driver profile.

2. Enter the assigned PIN for the driver profile.

If you forgot the PIN, the valet parking mode

must be deactivated by entering the assigned

ConnectedDrive access data.

Driver profile with PIN

A PIN has been stored for the active driver

profile.

Driver profile without PIN

It is not necessary to enter another PIN.

"Activate now"

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.

Driver profile without PIN

A PIN must be assigned to the driver profile.

1. Select driver profile.

2. Enter the ConnectedDrive access data as-

signed to the driver profile.

1. "PIN"

2. Enter PIN.

3. "Activate now"

Guest profile

In the guest profile, the valet parking mode can

only be deactivated if the valet parking mode

was activated in the guest profile.

Guest profile

The guest profile is the active driver profile.

A PIN must be entered.

1. Select guest profile.

1. "PIN"

2. Enter the PIN that was specified during ac-

tivation.

2. Enter PIN.

3. "Activate now"

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If the PIN has been forgotten, the valet park-

ing mode must be deactivated via a personal

driver profile.

Unlocking is confirmed with two sound

signals, locking is confirmed with one

sound signal.

Folding mirrors in automatically

1. "CAR"

Settings

2. "Settings"

General information

Depending on the equipment and national-

market version, various settings for opening

and closing are possible.

3. "Doors/ vehicle access"

4. "Fold mirrors in when locked"

Automatic unlocking

1. "CAR"

These settings are stored for the driver profile

currently used.

2. "Settings"

3. "Doors/ vehicle access"

4. "Unlock at end of trip"

Unlocking and locking

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. "Lock in a few minutes"

Only the driver's door and the fuel filler

flap are unlocked. Pressing again un-

locks the entire vehicle.

The vehicle locks automatically after a short

period of time if no door is opened after

unlocking.

▷

"All doors"

The entire vehicle is unlocked.

Tailgate

Confirmation signals from the vehicle

1. "CAR"

Tailgate and doors

Depending on the vehicle equipment and

country version, this setting may not be of-

fered.

2. "Settings"

3. "Doors/ vehicle access"

4. Deactivate or activate the desired confirma-

tion signals:

1. "CAR"

▷

"Flash when locking/unlocking"

2. "Settings"

Unlocking is signaled by flashing twice,

locking by flashing once.

3. "Key button settings"

4.

5. Select the desired setting:

"Tailgate"

Select the icon.

▷

With alarm system:

"Sound when locking/unlocking"

▷

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Depending on the vehicle's optional fea-

tures, the tailgate is either unlocked or

opened.

Establishing idle state after opening

the front doors

1. "CAR"

▷

"Tailgate opens only when vehicle is

unlocked."

2. "Settings"

3. "Doors/ vehicle access"

4. "Turn off vehicle after opening door"

Idle state, refer to page 39.

The vehicle must be unlocked before

the tailgate can be used with the vehicle

key.

▷

"Tailgate and door(s)"

Depending on the vehicle's optional fea-

tures, the tailgate is either unlocked or

opened and the doors unlocked.

Alarm system

Principle

"Lock tailgate button"

The alarm system issues a visual and acoustic

signal when someone attempts to open the

locked vehicle incorrectly.

The operation of the tailgate via the ve-

hicle key is disabled.

Adjusting the opening height

You can set how far the tailgate can be

opened.

General information

When the vehicle is locked, the vehicle alarm

system reacts to the following changes:

When adjusting the opening height, make sure

the clearance above the tailgate is at least

4 in/10 cm.

▷

Opening a door, the hood, or the tailgate.

Movements in the interior.

Changes in the vehicle inclination such as

during attempts at stealing a wheel or

when towing the vehicle.

1. "CAR"

2. "Settings"

3. "Doors/ vehicle access"

4. "Tailgate"

▷

Disconnected battery voltage.

Improper use of the socket for OBD on-

board diagnostics.

5. "Opening height"

6. Monitor the tailgate and set the desired

opening height.

▷

Locking the vehicle while a device is con-

nected to the diagnostic socket.

The alarm system signals these changes visu-

ally and acoustically:

Comfort Access

▷

Acoustic alarm:

Touchless locking and unlocking

Contactless locking and unlocking can be

switched on or off.

Depending on local regulations, the acous-

tic alarm may be suppressed.

▷

Optical alarm:

1. "CAR"

By flashing of the hazard warning system

and headlights, where required.

2. "Settings"

3. "Doors/ vehicle access"

4. "Comfort access"

Do not modify the system to ensure function of

the alarm system.

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The alarm system is switched on.

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.

▷

Indicator light flashes for approx. 10 sec-

onds, then it flashes briefly every 2 sec-

onds:

Interior motion sensor and tilt alarm sensor

are not active, as doors, hood, or tailgate

are not correctly closed. Correctly closed

access points are secured.

Opening the doors with the alarm

system switched on

The alarm system is triggered when a door

is opened if the door was unlocked using the

integrated key in the door lock.

When the remaining open access points

are closed, the interior motion sensor and

tilt alarm sensor will be turned on.

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The indicator light goes out after unlocking:

The vehicle has not been tampered with.

Opening the tailgate with the alarm

system switched on

The tailgate can be opened even when the

alarm system is switched on.

The indicator light flashes after unlocking

until drive-ready state is switched on, but

no longer than approx. 5 minutes:

After the tailgate is closed, it is locked

and monitored again provided the doors are

locked. The hazard warning system flashes

once.

An alarm has been deployed.

Tilt alarm sensor

The inclination of the vehicle is monitored.

Panic mode

You can trigger the alarm system if you find

yourself in a dangerous situation.

The alarm system responds in situations such

as attempts to steal a wheel or when the vehi-

cle is towed.

▷

Press the button on the vehicle key

and hold for at least 3 seconds.

Interior motion sensor

The vehicle interior is monitored.

▷

Briefly press the button on the vehicle key

three times in succession.

The alarm system responds when movement

is detected in the vehicle interior.

To switch off the alarm: press any button.

The windows and the glass sunroof must be

closed for the system to function properly.

Indicator light on the interior mirror

Avoiding unintentional alarms

General information

The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen-

sor can trigger an alarm, although no unau-

thorized action occurred.

Possible situations for an unwanted alarm:

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In car washes.

▷

The indicator light flashes briefly every

2 seconds:

In duplex garages.

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During transport on trains carrying vehicles,

at sea or on a trailer.

stance when the same parking garage is fre-

quently used.

▷

With animals in the vehicle.

Additional information:

When the vehicle is locked after start of re-

fueling.

▷

Vehicle key, refer to page 83.

BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, refer to

page 51.

The tilt alarm sensor and the interior motion

sensor can be switched off in such situations.

Safety information

Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and

interior motion sensor

Warning

Press the button on the vehicle key

within 10 seconds as soon as the vehicle

is locked.

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.

The indicator light illuminates for approx.

2 seconds and then continues to flash.

The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen-

sor are switched off until the vehicle is locked

again.

Overview

Ending the alarm

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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 87.

▷

With Comfort Access: when carrying the ve-

hicle key, grasp the driver's door or front

passenger door handle completely.

Power windows

Safety switch

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.

With Comfort Access: The windows can be

closed from the outside via Comfort Access.

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-

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Closing without the anti-trap

Opening

▷

mechanism

Press the switch to the resistance

point.

In case of danger from the outside or if icing

might prevent normal closing, proceed as fol-

lows:

The window opens while the switch is be-

ing 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

▷

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 be-

ing held.

The window closes without the anti-trap

mechanism.

▷

Pull the switch beyond the resist-

ance point.

Safety switch

The window closes automatically if the

door is closed. Pulling again stops the mo-

tion.

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.

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.

If an accident of a certain severity occurs, the

safety function is switched off automatically.

Turning on/off

Press the button.

General information

If resistance or blockage is detected while a

window is being closed, the closing will be in-

terrupted.

The LED illuminates if the safety func-

tion is switched on.

Glass sunroof

Safety information

General information

Warning

The glass sunroof and the sun protection are

operated using the same switch.

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 glass sunroof can be opened from the

outside with the vehicle key and also closed

with Comfort Access.

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With Comfort Access: The glass sunroof can

be closed from the outside via Comfort Access.

▷

The closed glass sunroof tilts and the sun

protection opens slightly.

The opened glass sunroof closes until it

is in the tilted position. The sun protection

does not move.

Safety information

▷

The tilted glass sunroof closes.

Warning

Body parts can be jammed when operating

the glass sunroof. There is a risk of injury.

Make sure that the area of movement of the

glass sunroof is clear during opening and

closing.

Opening/closing the glass sunroof

and sun protection separately

▷

Slide switch back to the re-

sistance point and hold.

Holding down the switch

opens the sun protection. If

the sun protection is already

fully open, the glass sunroof

opens.

Overview

▷

Slide switch forward to the resistance point

and hold.

The glass sunroof closes while the switch

is being held. If the glass sunroof is already

closed or in the tilted position, the sun pro-

tection closes.

Slide the switch back past the resistance

point.

Opening/closing the glass sun-

roof/sun protection.

The sun protection opens automatically. If

the sun protection is already fully open, the

glass sunroof opens automatically.

Pressing the switch again stops the motion.

Functional requirements

The glass sunroof and the sun protection can

be operated under the following conditions.

▷

Push the switch forward past the resistance

point.

The glass sunroof closes automatically. If

the glass sunroof is already closed or in

the tilted position, the sun protection closes

automatically.

▷

Standby state is switched on.

Drive-ready state is switched on.

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

Pressing the switch again stops the motion.

Lifting/closing glass sunroof

Push switch briefly upward.

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Closing from the open position without

the anti-trap mechanism

In case of danger from the outside or if icing

might prevent normal closing, proceed as fol-

lows:

Opening/closing the glass sunroof

and sun protection together

▷

Briefly press out the switch

twice in succession toward

the rear past the resistance

point.

The glass sunroof and sun

protection open together.

Pressing the switch again

stops the motion.

1. Close all doors.

▷

Briefly press out the switch twice in succes-

sion toward the front past the resistance

point.

2. Push the switch forward past the resistance

point and hold.

The glass sunroof closes with limited anti-

trap mechanism. If the closing force ex-

ceeds a specific threshold, closing is inter-

rupted.

The glass sunroof and sun protection close

together.

Pressing the switch again stops the motion.

3. Push the switch forward again past the

resistance point and hold until the glass

sunroof closes without the anti-trap mech-

anism. Make sure that the closing path is

clear.

Comfort position

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

interior are lowest when the glass sunroof is

not fully open. In these models, the automatic

function initially only opens the glass sunroof

up to this comfort position.

Closing from the lifted position without

the anti-trap mechanism

In case of danger from the outside or if icing

might prevent normal closing, proceed as fol-

lows:

Pressing the switch again opens the glass

sunroof fully.

Anti-trap mechanism

Principle

The anti-trap mechanism prevents objects or

body parts from becoming jammed between

the roof frame and glass sunroof while the

glass sunroof is closing.

1. Close all doors.

2. Push the switch forward past the resistance

point and hold.

General information

If a resistance or blockage is detected while

the glass sunroof is closing, the closing opera-

tion is interrupted once the roof reaches the

half-open position, or it is stopped when clos-

ing from the tilted position.

Initializing after a power interruption

General information

After a power interruption during the opening

or closing process, the glass sunroof can only

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be operated to a limited extent. Initializing the

system can help in this case.

The system can be initialized under the follow-

ing conditions:

▷

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.

The outside temperature is above

41 ℉/5 ℃.

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.

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If the glass sunroof is closed, it opens then

closes again.

▷

If the glass sunroof is open, it first closes,

then opens and closes again.

Initialization is complete once the glass sun-

roof and sun protection have opened then

closed again.

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